On 20 September 2017 Dr. Paitoon Songkaeo, Consul General to Kota Bharu, paid a courtesy call on and to bid farewell to YAB Dato’ Haji Ahmad Bin Yakob, Chief Minister of Kelantan State upon the completion of his tenure of office and retirement. On this occasion, the Consul General expressed his appreciation for the close and good cooperation received from the Kelantan State under the guidance of YAB Dato’ Haji Ahmad Bin Yakob.