On 6 February 2025, H.E. Mr. Russ Jalichandra, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, representing the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, signed a book of condolences for the passing of H.E. Prof. Dr. Horst Köhler, former President of the Federal Republic of Germany, at the Residence of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Thailand. He was received by H.E. Dr. Ernst Wolfgang Reichel, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Thailand.

H.E. Prof. Dr. Horst Köhler served as President of the Federal Republic of Germany from 2004 to 2010. Prior to that, he served as Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 2000 to 2004. H.E. Prof. Dr. Köhler made significant contributions to Germany and the global community through his work in public service, politics, and the international financial institution. He was highly popular during his presidency due to his policies that encouraged freedom of speech, openness to international political discussions, promotion of globalization, and poverty alleviation.