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02.07 Ambassador delivered welcome address at Believe in Thailand M.I.C.E. Road Show: Japan 2012
On 7th February 2012, H.E. Mr. Virasakdi Futrakul, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, gave welcoming remarks at the Believe in Thailand lunch hosted by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo. The function was aimed at promoting the MICE facilities in Thailand as well as presenting Thailand as candidate for hosting the World Expo 2020. Almost a hundred Japanese business leaders and members of the mass media attended the event.Mr. Akapol Sorasuchart, President of TCEB, along with high ranking representatives from Thai authorities, including Bangkok Metropolitan Office, Chiang Mai Province, Pattaya City, Immigration Bureau, and Customs Department, were also present.On 7th February 2012, H.E. Mr. Virasakdi Futrakul, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, gave welcoming remarks at the Believe in Thailand lunch hosted by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) at Imperial Hotel, Tokyo. The function was aimed at promoting the MICE facilities in Thailand as well as presenting Thailand as candidate for hosting the World Expo 2020. Almost a hundred Japanese business leaders and members of the mass media attended the event. Mr. Akapol Sorasuchart, President of TCEB, along with high ranking representatives from Thai authorities, including Bangkok Metropolitan Office, Chiang Mai Province, Pattaya City, Immigration Bureau, and Customs Department, were also present.
02.22 NHK Culture Center’s second visit to Thai Embassy
On 22 February 2012, 40 members from NHK Culture Center, Aoyama Branch, were welcomed by Mme Aumaporn Futrakul, Ambassador’s spouse, and the embassy staff at the Residence. After briefing about Thai culture and Thailand-Japan relations, the audience watched a Thailand tourism DVD, Thai traditional dance. The Embassy also prepared Thai cuisine and traditional handicraft for them to enjoy Thai uniqueness.
2.1 NHK Culture Center Visited Thai Embassy
On 1st February 2012, 40 members from NHK Culture Center, Aoyama Branch, were welcomed by Mme Aumaporn Futrakul, Ambassador’s spouse, and the embassy staff at the Residence. After briefing about Thai culture and Thailand-Japan relations, the audience watched a Thailand tourism DVD, Thai traditional dance and music performance. The Embassy also prepared Thai cuisine and traditional handicraft for them to enjoy Thai uniqueness.
1.30 Courtesy call by Chairman of MOA Museum of Art Culture Foundation and Director of Rangsit Science Center for Education, Thailand
ンOn 30th January 2012, Mr. Masao Shiga, Chairman of MOA Museum of Art Culture Foundation and Mr. Preecha Cheanchanokpibool, Director of Rangsit Science Center for Education, Ministry of Education of Thailand, accompanied Miss Premwadi Kaeokamkong, who received Japanese Foreign Minister’s Award at the MOA Children’s Exhibition, to visit H.E. Ambassador Virasakdi Futrakul at the Embassy. The award ceremony of the said exhibition was held at MOA Museum of Art in Atami on 29 January 2012 with the attendance of Minister Singtong Lapisatepun as the representative from the Royal Thai Embassy.
01.17 ASEAN Ambassadors’ Farewell Dinner in honour of Ambassadors of Singapore and Laos
On 17th January 2012, H.E. Ambassador Virasakdi Futrakul hosted a farewell dinner in honour of H.E. Ambassador Tan Chin Tiong from Singapore and H.E. Ambassador Sithong Chitnhothinh from Laos at the Residence. Ambassadors or Charge’d Affaires and their spouses from ASEAN member countries attended the dinner.
1.17 ASEAN Ambassadors’ Farewell Dinner in honour of Ambassadors of Singapore and Laos
On 17th January 2012, H.E. Ambassador Virasakdi Futrakul hosted a farewell dinner in honour of H.E. Ambassador Tan Chin Tiong from Singapore and H.E. Ambassador Sithong Chitnhothinh from Laos at the Residence. Ambassadors or Charge’d Affaires and their spouses from ASEAN member countries attended the dinner.
12.19 Thai-Japan Sakura Association presented Sakura picture to Ambassador
On 19 December 2011, Mr. Kazuo Shoji, Chairman of Thai-Japan Sakura Association presented H.E. Ambassador Virasakdi Futrakul a photo of sakura which was planted in Thailand.
12.16 Dinner for the delegation of Minister of Science and Technology
On 16 December 2011, H.E. Ambassador Virasakdi Futrakul and spouse hosted a dinner for H.E. Dr. Plodprasop Suraswadi, Minister of Science and Technology of Thailand, and his delegation who visited Japan to attend the 12th Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia (FNCA) at the Residence.
12.9 Ambassador attended JETRO Seminar on flood situation in Thailand.
On 9 December 2011, H.E. Ambassador Virasakdi Futrakul delivered opening remarks at the Japan-Thailand Reconstruction Cooperation Seminar - Current Situation of Flooding in Thailand and Marketing Strategy of Japanese Company organised by JETRO at JETRO Exhibition Hall in Tokyo. Over 300 participants from Japanese business sector and mass media attended the seminar. Speakers also included Mr. Hiroaki Isobe, Executive Vice President of JETRO, and Mr. Setsuo Iuchi, President of JETRO Bangkok. The Thai Ambassador ensured the business sector in Japan of the Thai Governments concrete plan to reinforce and install protection of all industrial estates in the country against 100-years-cycle of rainfall by August 2012, along with other medium and long term measures to be taken.
