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Teijin Group supported Thai flood relief efforts
On 24 October 2011, Ms. Hisae Tai, General Manager of Teijin Group in Tokyo, paid a courtesy call on Minister Singtong Lapisatepun. Ms. Tai, as the representative of the group, kindly delivered a letter of condolence on Thai flood and made 15,000,000 yen donation to assist relief efforts.
Niigata Prefecture supported Thai flood relief efforts
On 24 October 2011, Mr. Yukihiro Ikeda, Head of Niigata Prefecture Office in Tokyo, paid a courtesy call on Minister Singtong Lapisatepun. As the representative of Niigata Prefecture, Mr. Ikeda kindly delivered a letter of condolence on Thai flood and made 300,000 yen donation to help the victims.
12th Thai Festival at Yasukuni Shrine photo gallery
12th Thai Festival at Yasukuni Shrine photo gallery 12th Thai Festival Opening Ceremony photos< - click on any photo to enter - >Stage activities and performances photos < - click on any photo to enter - >Visitors and atmosphere at the 12th Thai Festival photos < - click on any photo to enter - >Exhibition and the Royal Thai Embassy booths photos < - click on any photo to enter - >Donation for Thailand’s flood photos < - click on any photo to enter - > Winners of the 12th Thai Festival prizes photos< - click on any photo to enter - >
Ambassador and spouse attended ASEAN Fair in Osaka
On 21 September 2011, Ambassador Virasakdi Futrakul and his spouse attended the ASEAN Fair in Osaka, which was held at Takashimaya Department Store. The fair was organized by ASEAN-Japan Centre. Mr. Manopchai Vongphakdi, Consul-General from the Royal Thai Consulate General in Osaka also attended the event.
Ambassador’s spouse attended the 3rd Thai Carving Contest
On 1 October 2011, Mme Aumaporn Futrakul, Ambassor’s spouse, attended the 3rd Thai Carving Contest at Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center, Hamamatsucho, organized by Japan Thai Carving Association. She made the opening speech and joined the soap carving selection panel, in which 40 pieces of carved soap were nominated for prizes. Mr. Jamnong Nirungsan, Chairman of Thai Chef’s Association, and Chef Chart Kunsri from Shangri-la Hotel, were also invited to join the panel.
Ambassador and spouse hosted dinner in honour of Head of Ise Shrine
On 3rd October 2011, the Ambassador and his spouse hosted a dinner at the Thai Residence in honour of Mr. Naotake Takatsukasa,Head of Ise Shrine and Mme. Kumiko Takatsukasa as well as members of the Kasumi-kai.The Royal Thai Ensemble, consisting of Embassy officials, played Thai traditional instruments for the guests.
Ambassador and spouse participated in Ambassadors’ Miyagi and Iwate study tour
On 6-7 October 2011, the Ambassador and his spouse participated in the Ambassadors’ Study Tour to Miyagi and Iwate organized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanThey observed the reconstruction of the disaster areas, visited Matsushima and experienced making traditional crafts.
Traditional Thai Puppet Performance on “Legend of Lunar Eclipse”
On 6 September 2011, the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo, the Royal Thai Consulate General in Osaka and the Ministry of Culture of Thailand, co-organized a traditional Thai puppet performance on the “Legend of Lunar Eclipse” by Joe Louis. More than 500 people attended the event. The performance was to celebrate the 84th Birthday Anniversary of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej and to support cultural exchange between Japan and Thailand. All proceeds were donated to ASHINAGA to assist orphans from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
2011 Mobile Consular in Ibaraki
On 28 August 2011, the Embassy and the Office of Labour Affairs organized the 3rd Mobile Consular 2011 at Ibaraki International Exchange Association, Ibaraki Prefecture. The services included passport services, civil registration and legalization, as well as basic health check by Doctor Ryosuke Yano. The total number of Thai citizens receiving the services was 91 (71 cases for passport services, 2 cases for C.I., 12 cases for legalisation, 2 cases for birth registration and 4 cases for other counselling). Photo 1: Thai citizen in Ibaraki and nearby prefectures waiting for servicesPhoto 2: Official checking application documents for legalization Photo 3: Official issuing legal documentsPhoto 4: Official receiving application for passport Photo 5: Official taking a passport photoPhoto 6: Embassy officials and volunteers taking a group photo
Mme Aumaporn Futrakul hosted a luncheon, inviting President, Vice Presidents, Executive Members of the Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society (ALFS),
On 8 September 2011, Mme Aumaporn Futrakul hosted a luncheon, inviting President, Vice Presidents, Executive Members of the Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society (ALFS), and Madames who will be the next ALFS Bazaar Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson. Mme Aumaporn, who was the Bazaar Chairperson for the last session, introduced the new Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson and wished them all the best for the next session and the bazaar.
