Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn (right) and Chinese President Xi Jinping reviewing the honour guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on Nov 14, 2025. - AP
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping promised closer ties with Thailand on Friday (Nov 14) during talks with the first reigning Thai monarch to visit the country since diplomatic ties were established 50 years ago.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who has rarely made overseas state visits since he ascended the throne nine years ago, is in Beijing with his wife Queen Suthida for his first official visit to China.
