On 12 July 2023, the Royal Thai Embassy hosted a reception on the occasion that H.E. Mr. Sira Swangsilpa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the State of Qatar, had an audience with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar, to present the Letters of Credence as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Thailand to the State of Qatar. The reception was attended by Mr. Nopadol Penglong, President of the Thai Community in Qatar, Dr. Savanid Vatanasakdakul, Associate Teaching Professor of Information Systems at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and Mr. Adisak Onjan, Manager of Isaan Thai Restaurant, along with the Embassy’s officers and families.

In this occasion, Mr. Penglong, President of the Thai Community in Qatar congratulated H.E. Ambassador and expressed the community’s readiness to supporting and collaborating closely with the Royal Thai Embassy. Their goals include, naming a few, strengthening Thai Community in Qatar through various activities, promoting education and capacity-building among Thai youths, and showcasing Thai culture and cuisine. H.E. Ambassador expressed his gratitude for the support and praised the active roles played by the Thai community in Qatar. The Ambassador emphasized that every member of the community serves as a representative of Thailand, contributing to enhancing Thailand's image, preserving Thai heritage, and fostering strong people-to-people connections. These efforts form the foundation for the close and cordial as well as the expansion of bilateral relations between Thailand and Qatar.