Queen of Thailand appointed WADA Global Ambassador for Clean Sport

King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida of Thailand received Witold Bańka, President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), at Ambara Stan Throne Hall on October 28, 2026. During the audience, Mr. Bańka presented a tree sculpture to the King.

The Queen was officially presented with a certificate and a shield designating her as the first ‘World Anti-Doping Agency Global Ambassador for Clean Sport’. This honorary position was established to recognize influential figures in the sporting world who serve as international role models and promote the organization’s mission and values.

Accompanying the WADA President were Ms. Yang Yang, Vice President of WADA; Ms. Azadeh Kamyabi, WADA President’s Office Manager; and Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, an International Olympic Committee member and President of the Badminton World Federation.