BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Wednesday, 31 October 2018 – Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of the Kingdom of Thailand is currently in Brunei Darussalam leading a two-day study visit for a group of fourth-year cadets from Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy of Thailand.
Her Royal Highness and Her Royal Entourage comprising of Thailand senior government officers, military officers and 35 fourth-year cadets.
Upon arrival at the Brunei International Airport, Brunei Darussalam, Her Royal Highness was welcomed by Captain (Retired) Dato Paduka Abd Rahman bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, RBN, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence. Soon after, Her Royal Highness and Her Royal Entourage visited several recreational and cultural places of interest in Bandar Seri Begawan which included the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, the Royal Regalia Museum, and Kampong Tamoi at Kampong Ayer.
Her Royal Highness’ visit to Kampong Tamoi was received by the Head of Village of Kampong Tamoi, Pengarah Awang Haji Mokti bin Mohd. Salleh, during which Her Royal Highness was treated to a live demonstration on the preparation of Brunei’s local food delicacies, followed by performances on Brunei’s traditional music and ‘pencak silat’. Within Kampong Ayer, Her Royal Highness also consented to visit the Haji Tarif Primary School where Her Royal Highness interacted with both the teachers and students, and toured the school facilities.
Her Royal Highness also visited the Royal Regalia Museum in the afternoon and was received by Datin Paduka Dr. Hajah Norlila binti Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil, Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
Her Royal Highness’ itinerary also included a visit to the University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and the UBD Botanical Research Centre (UBD BRC). Upon arrival at UBD, Her Royal Highness was welcomed by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism as Deputy Chair of UBD Council, and UBD Vice Chancellor, Datin Dr. Dayang Hajah Anita Binurul Zahrina binti Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Wijaya Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Aziz.
Her Royal Highness also took the opportunity to have an interactive session with the Thai nationals currently studying at UBD. A tree planting ceremony was also held at the UBD BRC to commemorate the occasion, concluding the first day of Her Royal Highness’ study visit in Brunei Darussalam.
HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF THAILAND MULAKAN LAWATAN KE NEGARA BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Rabu, 31 Oktober 2018 – Her Royal Highness Puteri Chakri Sirindhorn dari Kerajaan Thailand kini berada di Negara Brunei Darussalam bagi mengetuai lawatan selama dua hari.
Her Royal Highness dan rombongan terdiri daripada pegawai kanan Kerajaan Thailand, pegawai tentera dan 35 orang pegawai kadet tahun empat dari Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy of Thailand.
Ketibaan Her Royal Highness di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Brunei, Negara Brunei Darussalam dialu-alukan oleh Kepten (Bersara) Dato Paduka Abd Rahman bin Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Haji Bakar, TLDB, Setiausaha Tetap di Kementerian Pertahanan. Seterusnya Her Royal Highness dan rombongan mengadakan lawatan ke tempat-tempat menarik di Bandar Seri Begawan termasuk Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien, Bangunan Alat-Alat Kebesaran Diraja, dan Kampong Tamoi di Kampong Ayer.
Keberangkatan tiba Her Royal Highness telah dijunjung oleh Penghulu Kampong Tamoi Pengarah sendiri, Pengarah Awang Haji Mokti bin Mohd. Salleh. Semasa lawatan tersebut, Her Royal Highness berkenan mengamati demonstrasi pembuatan kuih-kuih tempatan Brunei diikuti dengan hiburan musik tradisional dan pencak silat. Her Royal Highness berkenan melawat Sekolah Rendah Haji Tarif di mana Her Royal Highness berkenan beramah mesra dengan guru-guru dan para pelajar serta berkenan meninjau kemudahan-kemudahan di sekolah tersebut.
Di sebelah petang, Her Royal Highness juga mengadakan lawatan ke Bangunan Alat-Alat Kebesaran Diraja. Keberangkatan Her Royal Highness dijunjung oleh Datin Paduka Dr. Hajah Norlila binti Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Jalil, Setiausaha Tetap Kementerian Kebudayaan, Belia dan Sukan.
Lawatan Her Royal Highness juga termasuk Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) dan diikuti lawatan ke UBD Botanical Research Centre (UBD BRC). Keberangkatan Her Royal Highness di UBD dijunjung oleh Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Ali bin Apong, Menteri Sumber-Sumber Utama dan Pelancongan juga selaku Timbalan Pengerusi Majlis UBD dan Naib Canselor UBD, Datin Dr. Dayang Hajah Anita Binurul Zahrina binti Pehin Orang Kaya Laila Wijaya Dato Seri Setia Haji Awang Abdul Aziz.
Her Royal Highness juga berpeluang untuk berjumpa dan beramah mesra dengan pelajar Thailand yang sedang belajar di UBD. Upacara penanaman pokok juga diadakan di UBD BRC untuk memperingati keberangkatan Her Royal Highness.