The Ivory Room

This is the Prime Minister’s official reception room to welcome and meet with high-ranking dignitaries, such as heads of state and government, ministers and foreign envoys. There is a small foyer where the Prime Minister will greet his guests, and they will sign the guestbook. Here also, ceremonies will be held to bestow awards and decorations upon guests. The inner room is used for meetings and discussions. Chairs and tables will be arranged in a U-shape with the guest delegation sitting to the Prime Minister’s right. To the Prime Minister’s left sit the Thai delegation, comprising high-ranking officials from government agencies. In the past, there were a pair of magnificent ivory tusks decorating the room that had been bestowed by Queen Rambhai Barni of the Seventh Reign (King Prajadhipok, or King Rama VII). They now reside in the Royal Palace.