French cultural awards held for first time in ThailandHRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn poses for a photograph with distinguished participants at the ceremony, including Jean-Claude Poimbœuf, French Ambassador to Thailand; Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow; HRH Princess Yasmine Murat and Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français Association, with support from the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, held the Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français 2026 ceremony at Alliance Française Bangkok on Wednesday, marking the first time the awards have been presented outside France. French Ambassador Jean-Claude Poimbœuf presents the Grand Prix du Rayonnement Français award to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn exchanges greetings with Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul who receives Her Royal Highness at the event. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn views an exhibition at the event celebrating Franco-Thai relations.
