On July 12, 2025, H.E. Dr. Suriya Chindawongse, Ambassador of Thailand to the United States, and Consul General Katanawadee Kalayanamit, accompanied by their delegation, visited Iowa to explore advancements in agricultural technology and strengthen trade and community ties. The visit included meetings with key players in the corn industry and engagement with Thai vendors at local cultural events.

On July 11, 2025, Ambassador H.E. Dr. Suriya Chindawongse and Consul General Katanawadee Kalayanamit met with the Thai community and local entrepreneurs in Ankeny, Iowa, to strengthen community ties and promote closer people-to-people relations.

On July 11, 2025, Ambassador of Thailand to the United States, H.E. Dr. Suriya Jindawongse, along with Consul-General Katanaweedee Kalyanamit and their delegation, met with Ankeny Mayor Bobbi Bentz, Chamber CEO Trent Murphy, and city officials to discuss Ankeny’s economic development vision. The talks highlighted cooperation in building a thriving economic hub and explored joint efforts in agricultural technology—especially AI—and Thailand’s growing interest in Iowa’s high-quality corn under its “Kitchen of the World” policy.

On July 11, 2025, Thai Ambassador Dr. Suriya Chindawongse and Consul-General Katanawadee Kalayanamit met with Iowa trade leaders to discuss expanding agricultural imports—especially corn, soybeans, and pork—aligning with Thailand’s “Kitchen of the World” policy.

On July 11, 2025, Thai Ambassador Dr. Suriya Chindawongse and Consul General Katanawadee met Iowa Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer to boost Thai-U.S. cooperation on AI workforce development, cybersecurity, agriculture, and trade—highlighting Iowa’s leadership in corn and biofuel innovation.