PROGRAMME THE OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE CHRISTOPHER LUXON 16 - 18 APRIL B.E. 2567 (2024) PROGRAMME
THE OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND OF THE RIGHT HONOURABLE CHRISTOPHER LUXON 16 - 18 APRIL B.E. 2567 (2024) ********************* Reception Division Department of Protocol Ministry of Foreign Affairs PROGRAMME
CONTENTS 1. Programme 1 2. Entourage 21 3. Members of the Thai Suite of Honour 23 4. Accommodation 26 5. Motorcade 27
Programme
Tuesday 16
1 Programme of the Official Visit to the Kingdom of Thailand of the Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand 16 - 18 April B.E. 2567 (2024) ******************** Tuesday 16 April B.E. 2567 (2024) (1/3) 18.20 hrs. - Thai and New Zealand Dignitaries arrive at the VIP Room, Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 18.50 hrs. - H.E. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, as the Representative of the Royal Thai Government and Ministerin-Attendance, arrives at the VIP Room, Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 19.20 hrs. - The Right Honourable Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister of New Zealand, arrives at Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 by special flight and is received by H.E. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, as the Representative
2 of the Royal Thai Government and Minister-in-Attendance. Dress Code Thai Dignitaries Civilian Officers : Dark Suit Military/Police Officers : Blouse Uniform Ladies : Short Dress / National Dress New Zealand Dignitaries Gentlemen : Dark Suit / National Dress Ladies : Short Dress / National Dress Dignitaries attending the Arrival Ceremony Thai Dignitaries - H.E. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, as the Representative of the Royal Thai Government and Minister-in-Attendance - H.E. Ms. Sasirit Tangulrat, Chief of Protocol - H.E. Mr. Waravuth Pouapinya, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to New Zealand - Air Vice Marshal Angkharn Indra, Military Officer attached to
3 the Prime Minister of New Zealand - Representative of the Royal Thai Air Force New Zealand Dignitaries - H.E. Mr. Jonathan Kings, Ambassador of New Zealand to the Kingdom of Thailand - Staff of the Embassy of New Zealand in Thailand Arrival Ceremony at Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6: Diagram on next page - Chief of Protocol and the Ambassador of New Zealand board the aircraft to invite the Prime Minister of New Zealand to disembark the aircraft - On the tarmac, the Chief of Protocol introduces the Minister of Social Development and Human Security to the Prime Minister of New Zealand - Minister of Social Development and Human Security presents a garland to the Prime Minister of New Zealand - The Chief of Protocol introduces Thai dignitaries to the Prime Minister of New Zealand: Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to
Diagram of Arrival Ceremony at Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 Prime Minister of New Zealand Photographers Minister of Social Development and Human Security, as the Representative of the Royal Thai Government Military Officer attached to the Prime Minister of New Zealand Ambassador of Thailand to New Zealand Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand Chief of Protocol of Thailand Representative of the Royal Thai Air Force Staffs of the Embassy of New Zealand in Thailand Guards of Honour Diagram of Arrival Ceremony at Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 Prime Minister of New Zealand Photographers Minister of Social Development and Human Security, as the Representative of the Royal Thai Government Military Officer attached to the Prime Minister of New Zealand Ambassador of Thailand to New Zealand Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand Chief of Protocol of Thailand Representative of the Royal Thai Air Force Staffs of the Embassy of New Zealand in Thailand Guards of Honour Diagram of Arrival Ceremony at Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 Prime Minister of New Zealand Photographers Minister of Social Development and Human Security, as the Representative of the Royal Thai Government Military Officer attached to the Prime Minister of New Zealand Ambassador of Thailand to New Zealand Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand Chief of Protocol of Thailand Representative of the Royal Thai Air Force Staffs of the Embassy of New Zealand in Thailand Guards of Honour
4 New Zealand; Military Officer attached to the Prime Minister of New Zealand; and the Representative of the Royal Thai Air Force - Minister of Social Development and Human Security invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to the motorcade, passing through the Guard of Honour - Protocol officials invite New Zealand delegation to the motorcade Remark: Arrival Ceremony in case of rain: Diagram on next page - Chief of Protocol and the Ambassador of New Zealand board the aircraft to invite the Prime Minister of New Zealand to disembark the aircraft - Prime Minister of New Zealand proceeds to the VIP Building by motorcade - After the Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at the VIP Building, the Chief of Protocol introduces the Minister of Social Development and Human Security to the Prime Minister of New Zealand - Minister of Social Development and Human Security presents a garland to the Prime Minister of New Zealand - The Chief of Protocol introduces Thai dignitaries to the Prime Minister
Diagram of Arrival Ceremony at Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 (In Case of Rain) 2A Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 VVIP Room Guards of Honour Grand Hall Photographers Prime Minister of New Zealand Thai Dignitaries 1. Minister of Social Development and Human Security, as the Representative of the Royal Thai Government 2. Chief of Protocol of Thailand 3. Ambassador of Thailand to New Zealand 4. Military Officer attached to the Prime Minister of New Zealand 5. Representative of the Royal Thai Air Force New Zealand Dignitaries A. Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand B. Staffs of the Embassy of New Zealand in Thailand 1 B543
5 of New Zealand: Ambassador of Kingdom of Thailand to New Zealand; Military Officer attached to the Prime Minister of New Zealand; and the Representative of the Royal Thai Air Force - Minister of Social Development and Human Security invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed to the Grand Hall, passing through the Guards of Honour - Protocol officials invite the New Zealand delegation to the motorcade - At an appropriate time, the Minister of Social Development and Human Security invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed to the motorcade 20.10 hrs. - Prime Minister of New Zealand departs Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 for the Athenee Bangkok Hotel Venue : 60 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10330 Motorcade: Attachment 1
6 Business delegation programme 19.40 hrs. - Business delegation departs Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 for the Athenee Bangkok Hotel Motorcade: Attachment 2 20.10 hrs. - Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at the hotel
Wednesday 17
7 Wednesday 17 April B.E. 2567 (2024) (2/3) 07.30 hrs. - Working breakfast with New Zealand business delegation at the hotel 08.15 hrs. - Prime Minister of New Zealand attends a media stand-up with New Zealand media delegation 08.45 hrs. - Private programme Official delegation programme 09.00 hrs. - New Zealand official delegation departs the hotel for the Government House Motorcade: Attachment 3 09.30 hrs. - Prime Minister of New Zealand departs the hotel for the Government House - Thai Dignitaries arrive at the Government House - New Zealand official delegation arrives at the Government House Motorcade: Attachment 4 Dress Code Thai Dignitaries Civilian Officers : Dark Suit Military/Police Officers : Blouse Uniform Ladies : Short Dress / National Dress
8 New Zealand Dignitaries Gentlemen : Dark Suit / National Dress Ladies : Short Dress / National Dress 10.00 hrs. - The Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at the Government House and is received by H.E. Mr. Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand - Official Welcoming Ceremony at the Government House Dignitaries attending the Official Welcoming Ceremony: Diagram on next page Official Welcoming Ceremony at the Government House: - Protocol officials invite Thai and New Zealand dignitaries to take up their designated positions - The Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at Entrance 2 of the Government House - The Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at the Government House and is received by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Inner Ivory Room Green Room Hall Purple Room Diagram of the Official Welcoming Ceremony at Thai Koo Fah Building Bhakdibodin Building Golden Dome Guards of Honour Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army New Zealand Official Delegation Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy Chief of Defence Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces Secretary-General to the Prime Minister Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand Ambassador of Thailand to New Zealand Chief of Protocol of Thailand Minister of Social Development and Human Security Photographers Outer Ivory Room Prime Minister of New Zealand Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Prime Minister of New Zealand Military Officer attached to the Prime Minister of New Zealand Band Purple Dome Pakdi Bodin Building
9 - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed along the red carpet to the dais in front of the Thai Koo Fah Building (The band plays the National Anthems of New Zealand and the Kingdom of Thailand respectively) - Inspection of the Guard of Honour (The band plays a march) - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed along the receiving line of dignitaries - The Chief of Protocol introduces the following Thai dignitaries to the Prime Minister of New Zealand: the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Secretary-General to the Prime Minister; the Chief of Defense Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces; the Commander-inChief of the Royal Thai Army; the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy; the Commanderin-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force; and the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police - The Ambassador of New Zealand to the Kingdom of Thailand introduces members of the New Zealand Official
10 Delegation to the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed to the Thai Koo Fah Building - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Prime Minister of New Zealand proceed to the stairs in the Hall of the Thai Koo Fah Building for a photo opportunity - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed to purple room - Thai cabinet introduces themselves to the Prime Minister of New Zealand - End of the Official Welcoming Ceremony Remark: In case of rain: the Official Welcoming Ceremony will be held in the Hall of the Thai Koo Fah Building, the Government House: Diagram on next page - The Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at the Government House and is received by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand at the entrance of the Thai Koo Fah Building, the Government House
Inner Ivory Room Green Room Outer Ivory Room Purple Room Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Prime Minister of New Zealand Diagram of Official Welcoming Ceremony at Thai Koo Fah Building (In Case of Rain) Guards of Honour Band Guards of Honour Hall
11 - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to the dais in the Hall of the Thai Koo Fah Building (The band plays the National Anthems of New Zealand and the Kingdom of Thailand respectively) - Inspection of the Guard of Honour (The band plays a march) - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed along the receiving line of dignitaries - The Chief of Protocol introduces the following Thai dignitaries to the Prime Minister of New Zealand: the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Secretary-General to the Prime Minister; the Chief of Defense Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army; the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy; the Commanderin-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force; and the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police - The Ambassador of New Zealand to the Kingdom of Thailand introduces members of the New Zealand Official Delegation to the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand - End of the Official Welcoming Ceremony
12 - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed to the Outer Ivory Room - The Prime Minister of New Zealand signs the Government Guestbook and views the display of gifts from both sides - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed to the Inner Ivory Room 10.15 hrs. - A bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Prime Minister of New Zealand - End of the bilateral meeting 10.45 hrs. - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed to Pakdi Bodin Building to attend the meeting with the New Zealand business delegation - After the meeting with the New Zealand business delegation, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed to the Santi Maitri Building
13 11.30 hrs. - Signing ceremony at Inner Santi Maitri Building 11.45 hrs. - Joint press conference at Inner Santi Maitri Building - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed to the Santi Maitri Hall to view Thai handicraft exhibition 12.00 hrs. - Luncheon hosted by the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand in honour of the Prime Minister of New Zealand at the Outer Santi Maitri Building, the Government House Luncheon in honour of the Prime Minister of New Zealand at the Outer Santi Maitri Building, the Government House: Diagram on next page - After viewing the Thai Handicraft Exhibition, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed to the Outer Santi Maitri Building and take their seats - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand delivers short remarks and proposes a toast to His Majesty King Charles III and the people of New Zealand (the band plays the National Anthem of New Zealand)
Yellow Room Blue Room Santi Maitri Building Outer Santi Maitri Inner Santi Maitri Entrance Exit Santi Maitri Hall Entrance Luncheon Joint Press Conference MOU Signing Ceremony
14 - The Prime Minister of New Zealand delivers short remarks and proposes a toast to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana (the band plays the Royal Anthem) - Luncheon is served (accompanied by musical performances) - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand presents a commemorative photograph to the Prime Minister of New Zealand - End of the Luncheon - The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand accompany the Prime Minister of New Zealand to the motorcade 13.30 hrs. - Prime Minister of New Zealand departs the Government House for the One City Centre Building (OCC) Venue : 548, Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, 10110 Motorcade: Attachment 5
15 14.00 hrs. - Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at the One City Centre Building - Prime Minister of New Zealand makes a site visit at the One City Centre Building 14.30 hrs. - Prime Minister of New Zealand departs the One City Centre Building for the Hotel Motorcade: Attachment 5 15.00 hrs. - Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at the Hotel - Prime Minister of New Zealand attends a reception with New Zealand alumni 16.00 hrs. - Private programme 18.00 hrs. - Prime Minister of New Zealand departs the Hotel for the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre Venue : 60 Ratchadaphisek Road, Klong Toei, Klong Toei, Bangkok, 10110 Motorcade: Attachment 4 18.15 hrs. - Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre
16 - Prime Minister of New Zealand attends a “Green Room Networking” session at the VIP Plenary Room 1, 1st Floor 19.00 hrs. - Prime Minister of New Zealand attends a Reception in honour of the Prime Minister of New Zealand hosted by the New Zealand Embassy in Thailand at the Plenary Room 1, 1st Floor 21.00 hrs. - Prime Minister of New Zealand departs Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre for the Hotel Motorcade: Attachment 4 21.15 hrs. - The Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at the Hotel
Thursday 18
17 Thursday 18 April B.E. 2567 (2024) (3/3) Business delegation programme 05.15 hrs. - Business delegation departs the Hotel for the Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 Motorcade: Attachment 2 05.45 hrs. - Thai and New Zealand Dignitaries arrive at the VIP Room, Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 06.10 hrs. - The Prime Minister of New Zealand departs the Hotel for the Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 Motorcade: Attachment 1 06.40 hrs. - The Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at the Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 Dress Code Thai Dignitaries Civilian Officers : Dark Suit Military/Police Officers : Blouse Uniform Ladies : Short Dress / National Dress
18 New Zealand Dignitaries Gentlemen : Dark Suit / National Dress Ladies : Short Dress / National Dress Dignitaries attending the Departure Ceremony Thai Dignitaries - H.E. Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Social Development and Human Security, as the Representative of the Royal Thai Government and Minister-inAttendance - H.E. Ms. Sasirit Tangulrat, Chief of Protocol - H.E. Mr. Waravuth Pouapinya, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to New Zealand - Air Vice Marshal Angkharn Indra, Military Officer attached to the Prime Minister of New Zealand - Representative of the Royal Thai Air Force New Zealand Dignitaries - H.E. Mr. Jonathan Kings, Ambassador of New Zealand to the Kingdom of Thailand - Staff of the Embassy of New Zealand in Thailand
19 Departure Ceremony at Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6: Diagram on next page - The Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at the tarmac, Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 - Minister of Social Development and Human Security invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to proceed to the aircraft, passing through the Guard of Honour - The Prime Minister of New Zealand bids farewell to Thai dignitaries - Minister of Social Development and Human Security presents a memento to the Prime Minister of New Zealand - The Prime Minister of New Zealand bid farewell to the Minister of Social Development and Human Security Remark: Departure Ceremony in case of rain: Diagram on next page - The Prime Minister of New Zealand arrives at the VIP Building, Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 - The Minister of Social Development and Human Security invites the Prime Minister of New Zealand to the Grand Hall
Prime Minister of New Zealand Diagram of Departure Ceremony at Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 Minister of Social Development and Human Security, as the Representative of the Royal Thai Government Photographers Chief of Protocol of Thailand Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand Representative of the Royal Thai Air Force Staffs of the Embassy of New Zealand Ambassador of Thailand to New Zealand Military Officer attached to the Prime Minister of New Zealand Guards of Honour Prime Minister of New Zealand Diagram of Departure Ceremony at Military Air Terminal 2, Wing 6 Minister of Social Development and Human Security, as the Representative of the Royal Thai Government Photographers Chief of Protocol of Thailand Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand Representative of the Royal Thai Air Force Staffs of the Embassy of New Zealand Ambassador of Thailand to New Zealand Military Officer attached to the Prime Minister of New Zealand Guards of Honour