On 5 October 2026, H.E. Ms. Lada Phumas, Ambassador of Thailand to Malaysia, hosted a dinner in honour of General Ukris Boontanondha, Chief of Defence Forces of Thailand, and his delegation on the occasion of his visit to Malaysia from 5 - 7 October 2026 to receive the Panglima Gagah Angkatan Tentera (PGAT) award from His Majesty the 17th King of Malaysia on 6 October 2026 at Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur.

On this occasion, the Ambassador, together with Colonel Artit Pikulthong, Defence and Army Attaché; Captain Chaidej Bunnag (RTN.), Naval Attaché; and Group Captain Sorrayuth Chantaracha, Air Attaché, congratulated the Chief of Defence Forces. The Ambassador extended her congratulations to the Chief of Defence Forces and his family on receiving the prestigious award, which reflects the close ties between the Armed Forces of Thailand and Malaysia and their important contribution to strengthening Thailand - Malaysia relations as a whole.

The ceremony at Istana Negara on 6 October 2026 was solemnly held in full honour. In attendance were Her Majesty the Queen of Malaysia; Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Minister of Defence of Malaysia; and Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence of Malaysia. Among the recipients of the awards were General Tan Sri Malek Razak Sulaiman, Chief of Armed Force of Malaysia; General Tan Sri Azhan Md Othman, Chief of Army of Malaysia; Rear Admiral Sean Wat, Chief of Navy of Singapore; Brigadier General (Air) Haszahaidi Ahmad Daud, Commander of the Royal Brunei Air Force; and Lieutenant General Arthur Mirasol Cordura, Commander of the Philippine Air Force.