H.E. Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations, presided over the Ceremony on the Conferment of the Royal Decorations, bestowed by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua. The following Royal Decorations were conferred: Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand upon H.E. Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations, and Knight Grand Cross (First Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand upon H.E. Mr. Vathayudh Vichankaiyakij, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations.