On 2 February 2023, Ms. Arjaree Sriratanaban, Ambassador-designate of Thailand, paid an introductory call on Her Royal Highness Princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku’aho, High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Tonga to the Commonwealth of Australia. Both sides discussed ways to enhance Thailand-Tonga relations in the post-COVID period and exchanged views on issues of mutual interests. Ambassador Arjaree also presented Thailand’s readiness to host Specialised Expo 2028 in Phuket to Her Royal Highness and sought Tonga’s support for Thailand’s candidature.