Royal Decorations
Abhisit has received the following royal decorations in the Honours System of Thailand:
- 1999 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant
- 1998 Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand
- Silver Jubilee Medal of B.E. 2514 (AD 1971)
- Commemorative Medal of HRH Prince Vajiralongkorn's Investiture as Crown Prince
- Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Elevation of HRH Princess Sirindhorn to the title of "Princess Maha Chakri"
- Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 72nd Birthday Anniversary of HM Queen Sirikit
- Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Accession to the Throne of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej
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