On 5 October 2026, H.E. Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, Ambassador of Thailand to the United States, visited Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and met with university representatives to explore opportunities for further academic cooperation between Thailand and Harvard University.

Ambassador Suriya met with University Marshal Katie O’Dair to discuss the longstanding ties between Thailand and Harvard University, as well as opportunities to expand academic cooperation and exchanges. He was also invited to sign the Harvard University’s official guest book at Wadsworth House.

Ambassador Suriya subsequently visited the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, where he met with Dr. Christina Woo, Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology.

At the Harvard Asia Center, Ambassador Suriya met with Michael Puett, Director of the Asia Center; Jay Rosengard, Director of the Thai Studies Program; Rachelle Walsh, Executive Director of the Asia Center; and Jorge Espada, Associate Director for Southeast Asia. Their discussion focused on opportunities to deepen academic cooperation, particularly through further development of the Thai Studies and Thai language programs at Harvard University.

During the visit, Ambassador Suriya also met with Thai faculty member and students to learn about their academic experiences and well-being.

The visit underscored the importance of academic cooperation and people-to-people connections in fostering closer ties between Thailand and the United States.