Two young princesses, daughters of King Shumipol of Thailand are scheduled to visit Israel this week for the first royal visit here in years. Princesses Sirindhorn, 20 and Chulabhorn, 18, will be escorted by an entourage of 15, touring the country at leisure over a 10-day period.
Although the visit is private, Jerusalem sources relate importance to the visit, noting that the King of Thailand has more influence on his government than do most of the European monarchs. The new Thai Ambassador to Israel, Swate Kombalabhuti, presented his credentials yesterday to President Ephraim Katzir. He will be a non-resident Ambassador stationed in Rome.
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