Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has been interested in the Khmer culture since she was studying in post-primary level. In addition to studying general foreign languages such as English and French, she studied Khmer language until she can read and write the ancient Khmer inscription.
Her first official visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia was on 25 August 1992 at the invitation of Prince Norodom Sihanouk. Considering that Cambodia is regarded as the Land of Heritage of the world, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn paid a regular visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia several times with interest in archaeology and art history.