Chadchart engages with the Saudi Ambassador to reinforce Bangkok's relationships with Riyadh.
In a significant development, Chadchart Sittipunt, the Governor of Bangkok, held a meeting with Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Alsuhaibani, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Thailand, on June 24, 2025, at the Amornphiman Room, Bangkok City Hall (Sao Chingcha), Phra Nakhon district.
The discussion between the two officials centred around the establishment and strengthening of relations between Bangkok and Riyadh, as well as issues of mutual interest. One of the key topics on the agenda was the potential for a sister-city relationship between the two cities.
Pimuk Simaroj, Secretary to the Governor of Bangkok, was also present at the meeting. During the meeting, the Governor of Bangkok extended an invitation to the Riyadh Governor and the Mayor of Riyadh to visit Bangkok, while the Saudi Ambassador reciprocated by inviting the Governor of Bangkok to visit Riyadh.
As of August 2025, the current search results do not provide any information regarding a formal sister-city relationship between Bangkok, Thailand and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Therefore, based on the available data, there is no publicly known or reported status of such a sister-city relationship at this time.
For those specifically interested in the latest updates on sister-city agreements or municipal partnerships between these two cities, it is recommended to check official municipal government websites or recent press releases from Bangkok and Riyadh city authorities. Sister-city relationships are typically announced and documented through such official channels.
The meeting between the Governor of Bangkok and the Saudi Ambassador marks a promising step towards fostering closer ties between the two cities. The outcome of the discussions and any potential developments in the relationship between Bangkok and Riyadh will undoubtedly be closely watched by both cities and their respective citizens.
The meeting alluded to the potential for a sister-city relationship between Bangkok and Riyadh, which, if established, would be a significant development in inter-city relations. However, as of August 2025, no formal announcement has been made regarding such a partnership. On the other hand, both parties expressed interest in municipal collaboration, with invitations extended to visit each other's cities, suggesting a potential progression in political and general-news discourse, including sports, between the two municipalities.
