Thai prime minister visits Saudi Arabia’s historic Al-Turaif neighborhood

RIYADH, 26 January 2022, (TON): Thailand’s Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Prayut Chan-o-cha visited the historic Al-Turaif neighborhood, during his official visit to Saudi Arabia.

State-run news agency reported “he was received by Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, and the CEO of the Diriyah Gate Development Authority Jerry Inzerillo.”

He toured the neighborhood, accompanied by Minister of Commerce and Acting Minister of Information Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi, and was briefed on Salwa Palace, the Diriyah Museum, the Horse Museum, and the historical models contained in the visitor center. He also watched a presentation of the history of the Saudi state.

The historic Al-Turaif neighborhood is the nucleus of the Kingdom’s founding and its landmarks and urban heritage represent the emergence of the first Saudi state.

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