On 30 December 2025, H.E. Mr. Sira Swangsilpa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the State of Qatar, Chaired the ASEAN Committee in Doha (ACD) meeting at Mandarin Oriental Doha Hotel, where the chairmanship of ACD for 2026 was officially handed over to the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. Following the meeting, H.E. Ambassador hosted a luncheon for ACD members and officials to mark Viet Nam’s assumption of the ACD chairmanship. The occasion also served as farewell to H.E. Mr. Ridwan Hassan, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, upon his retirement.
As Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Doha for the year 2025, the Royal Thai Embassy, together with the Committee, carried out a total of 16 activities to enhance ASEAN’s role and visibility among the public in Qatar. These activities focused on diplomatic engagement, advancing cooperation between Qatar and ASEAN Member States in the areas of sustainability, cultural exchange, and strengthening relations among the embassies of ASEAN Member States in Doha.