On 14 July 2025, Hon. Roy L. Chiongbian, Honorary Consul of Thailand in Cebu, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mrs. Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of the Philippines, at the Thai Residence. Also in attendance were Mr. Rangsant Srimangkorn, Minister; Mrs. Narttaporn Nitimontree, Minister Counsellor; and Mr. Louie James Montesa, Assistant to the Honorary Consul.

Ambassador Makawadee extended her congratulations to Honorary Consul Roy Chiongbian on the two-year extension of his tenure, recently endorsed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. She also expressed appreciation for the Honorary Consulate’s consistent support for the Embassy’s various missions. The Ambassador welcomed the opportunity to hear insights and recommendations from the Honorary Consul, given his success as a prominent Filipino businessman and his extensive network, particularly on ways to further strengthen Thailand–Philippines cooperation across various sectors.

In return, the Honorary Consul congratulated the Ambassador on her appointment as Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of the Philippines and reaffirmed his full support for the Embassy’s activities. Both sides also exchanged views on economic cooperation between Thailand and the Philippines, as well as on the assistance and protection of Thai nationals living in Cebu.