This morning, it was announced that Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya of Thailand is scheduled to undertake a series of cultural engagements from April 9th to 10th, 2026, in Den Haag, Netherlands, centered on the international presentation of Thai national costume and textile heritage.

At Hotel Des Indes, the Princess will deliver a lecture titled The Evolution of Thai Traditional Dress and Thai Textiles on April 9th, as part of an academic forum focused on Thai royal costume and the transmission of related knowledge. The lecture will be accompanied by presentations illustrating the eight recognized forms of Chud Thai, placing their development within the broader historical context of Thai design and craftsmanship.

The following day, the Princess will preside over the opening of the exhibition Chud Thai: Knowledge, Craftsmanship and Practices of the Thai National Costume, organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Kingdom of Thailand. The exhibition brings together both ceremonial and contemporary interpretations of Thai dress, including pieces from the Princess’s own collection, alongside works by master artisans representing key textile traditions such as Mudmee, Prae Wa, and Yok brocade, as well as weaving practices associated with the Kingdom of Thailand’s highland communities. Demonstrations of traditional techniques will also form part of the program.

The lecture and exhibition form part of a broader state-supported initiative to promote Thai cultural heritage internationally. The program builds on the long-standing efforts of the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand, to preserve and promote Thai national dress, while reflecting the Princess’s continued role in bringing Thai textiles to a global audience.

The initiative also aligns with the Kingdom of Thailand’s ongoing efforts to secure inscription of Chud Thai on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, with consideration expected in 2026. In this context, the Thai national costume is presented not only as a historical tradition but as a living cultural form that continues to evolve.