ibank Paid a Courtesy Visit to the Sheikhul Islam of Thailand in His Capacity as Head of the Official Hajj Delegation for 2025, Following His Return from the Hajj Mission, to Seek Consultation and Humbly Receive Guidance on Enhancing Shariah Governance in

The Islamic Bank of Thailand (ibank), led by Dr. Thaweelap Rittapirom, Director and President of the Bank, paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Arun Boonchom, the Sheikhul Islam of Thailand, in his capacity as Amirul Hajj or Ra’is Bisat Al-Hajj Al-Rasmiyyah (Head of the Official Hajj Delegation) for the year 2025 (1446 AH), following his return from performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The visit took place at his official residence in Vadhana District, Bangkok, on June 16, 2025

On this occasion, the Bank reported on its recent activities commemorating the 22nd anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Bank of Thailand, and expressed its heartfelt appreciation to the Sheikhul Islam, who has played a significant role in supporting the Bank’s founding. The Bank conveyed its sincere thanks for the Sheikhul Islam’s gracious gesture in recording a video message to offer his blessings and well wishes—despite having just returned from his Hajj mission. His kind contribution aligned with his noble role as Amirul Hajj, and served as a great honor and blessing to the Bank.

Dr. Thaweelap also took this opportunity to seek the Sheikhul Islam’s guidance on the concept of enhancing the Bank’s Shariah Governance framework, following more than two decades of operation. This initiative aims to align with international developments in Islamic finance and to expand the opportunities for Islamic finance in Thailand. It also includes laying the groundwork for the establishment of a “Center of Excellence in Islamic Finance” to promote knowledge and raise the national standards of Islamic finance in the long term.