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06.26 Chargé d’affaires’s speech for Kanagawa Prefectural Assembly Japan-Thailand Goodwill Federation
On 26 June 2012, Singtong Lapisatepun, Chargé d’affaires, gave a speech on “Japan-Thailand: Old Friends and Modern Partners” to mark the establishment of Kanagawa Prefectural Assembly Japan-Thailand Goodwill Federation at the inaugural meeting at Kanagawa Prefectural Assembly. The Federation aims at promoting further friendship of both countries for the commemorative 125th anniversary of Japan-Thailand diplomatic relations. It comprises 65 members at present with Mr. Hiroaki Shikida as the Chairperson. On this occasion, the Chargé d’affaires also paid a courtesy call onc Mr. Yuji Kuroiwa, Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture.
06.25 Cooking class demonstration for ambassador and ambassador spouses
On 25 June 2012, Mme Aumaporn Futrakul, Ambassador’s spouse, invited Mme Miyuki Hatoyama, former Prime Minister’s spouse, H.E. Ms. Patricia Cardenas, Ambassador of Colombia to Japan, and ambassadors’ spouses from Algeria, Kuwait, Greece, Mozambique, Switzerland and Brazil to the cooking class at the Residence. The menu included Yam Woonsen (Seafood Vermicelli Salad), Tom Yam Koong (Shrimp Tom Yam Soup) and Panaeng Gai (Chicken Panang Curry).1. Yam Woonsen (Seafood Vermicelli Salad) 2. Tom Yam Koong (Shrimp Tom Yam Soup) 3. Panaeng Gai (Chicken Panang Curry)
06.21 Sabai Sabai Afternoon Tea
On 21 June 2012, Mme Aumaporn Futrakul invited members of Lady Friends of Thailand Fellowship to the Sabai Sabai Afternoon Tea. The event included a Thai lesson for beginners and demonstration of how to make Thai milk tea and Thai desserts such as Kanom Dokjork and Kanom Krok.
06.14 Ambassador hosted a dinner in honour for the National Anti-Corruption Commission
On 14 June 2012, Ambassador Virasakdi Futrakul and his spouse hosted a dinner in honour for the members of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, who were on a study visit in Japan during 14-19 June 2012. The study group on human resource management and development was led by Commisioner Vicha Mahakun and the other on Corruption Prevention and Assets Inspection was led by Commissioner Klanarong Chanthick.
06.14 Ambassador gave an interview to MCOT
On 14 June 2012, Ambassador Virasakdi Futrakul gave an interview to the staff of “24 hours – Sleepless Thailand”, Modernine TV’s documentary. The program focuses on Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand’s mission from various perspectives and will be broadcasted in 8 episodes during August-September 2012. The Ambassador emphasized the strong bond between Thailand and Japan, which will be commemorated in this coming September for its 125th anniversary. He also mentioned about the embassy’s missions, including consular affairs, assistance to the Thai nationals in Japan affected by last year’s Great East Japan Earthquake, preparation for future disasters and promotion of Thai culture to the Japanese.On 14 June 2012, Ambassador Virasakdi Futrakul gave an interview to the staff of “24 hours – Sleepless Thailand”, Modernine TV’s documentary. The program focuses on Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand’s mission from various perspectives and will be broadcasted in 8 episodes during August-September 2012. The Ambassador emphasized the strong bond between Thailand and Japan, which will be commemorated in this coming September for its 125th anniversary. He also mentioned about the embassy’s missions, including consular affairs, assistance to the Thai nationals in Japan affected by last year’s Great East Japan Earthquake, preparation for future disasters and promotion of Thai culture to the Japanese.
06.14 Luncheon for representatives of the Juroku Bank and Kasikorn Bank
On 14 June 2012, Ambassador Virasakdi Futrakul hosted a luncheon at the Residence for Mr. Yoji Matsuura, Managing Director of the Juroku Bank, Gifu Prefecture, and Dr. Chakrit Suwannachote, Chief Representative of Kasikorn Bank, Tokyo Office. Minister, Minister of the Economic and Investment Affairs Office and Minister-Counsellor of the Economic and Financial Affairs Office also attended.
06.05 Working Group on Infrastructure, Transportation and Energy visited Minister
On 5 June 2012, Mr. Okas Teparagul, Chairman of Thailand’s National Economic and Social Advisory Council, led members of the Working Group on Infrastructure, Transportation and Energy of the council who visited Japan on their field study trip during 4-9 June 2012, to pay a courtesy visit on Minister Singtong Lapisatepun at the embassy. The meeting was also attended by Mr. Toshihiro Yamakoshi, Director of the Office of Project Development, Railway Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). In this occasion, the Minister gave a briefing on Japan’s energy policy issue, while Mr. Yamakoshi gave a lecture on the system of Shinkansen, Japanese bullet train, to the group.
05.12 13th Thai Festival’s Opening Ceremony
On 12 May 2012, the dignitaries including H.E. Mr. Yukio Hatoyama, former Prime Minister of Japan and President of Japan-Thailand Parliamentarians’ Friendship League of Democratic Party of Japan, H.E. Mr. Kazuyuki Hamada, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, as well as H.E. Mr. Kittiratt Na-Ranong, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, attended the opening ceremony of the 13th Thai Festival at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo.The Festival is now Tokyo’s biggest annual event with visitors of 350 thousand within 2 days during 12-13 May 2012.On 12 May 2012, the dignitaries including H.E. Mr. Yukio Hatoyama, former Prime Minister of Japan and President of Japan-Thailand Parliamentarians’ Friendship League of Democratic Party of Japan, H.E. Mr. Kazuyuki Hamada, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, as well as H.E. Mr. Kittiratt Na-Ranong, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, attended the opening ceremony of the 13th Thai Festival at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. The Festival is now Tokyo’s biggest annual event with visitors of 350 thousand within 2 days during 12-13 May 2012.
06.07 Thai Cooking Demonstration for the Kasumi Kaikan
On 7 June 2012, Mme. Aumaporn Futrakul, Ambassador’s spouse, organized an event for 9 members of Kasumi Kaikan, in which she introduced how to prepare Thai dishes, Spicy Glass Noodles Salad with Seafood, Chicken in Coconut Milk Soup with Galangal and Green Curry with Prawns to the participants.
06.05 Cultural introduction to Taimei Elementary School
On 5 June 2012, the Embassy organized a special lecture to introduce Thailand to some 400 elementary school students at Taimei Elementary School in Tokyo. The lecture included showing of introduction DVD, PowerPoint presentation, as well as demonstration of Thai music and dance.
