The Embassy promoted Thai culture at the Thai Festival, AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin 2023

28/04/2023

From April 28 to May 1, 2023, the Embassy participated in the Thai Festival held at AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin in Chiba Prefecture. The event featured various activities, including stage performances, Thai food and product stalls, Thai massage sessions, and Thai cultural workshop. On this occasion, AEON Mall also launched a promotional campaign on Thai food products such as mangoes, chicken meat, and instant food imported from Thailand.

H.E. Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, delivered a speech at the Opening Ceremony on April 29, 2023. The Opening Ceremony was presided over by Mr. OKAZAKI Soichi, Executive Officer of Aeon Mall (ASEAN region) Mr. Akira Mikami, Director of Chiba Prefecture regional development, Mr. Tadahiro Nishi, Chief of Chiba City Mayor’s Office as well as Mr. Chantapat Panjamanond, Minister (Commercial) and Mr. Kajorndet Apichartrakul, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Tokyo Office.

As the co-organizer of the event, the Embassy collaborated with Weerasakreck Muay Thai Gym in presenting Muay Thai activities including Muay Thai demonstrations, Muay Thai workshops, photo sessions with Muay Thai champions, and amateur Muay Thai competitions. The competition was well received by audiences of all ages and genders. Of the total 114 participants were 46 youths and 68 adults.

AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin and the Royal Thai Embassy hosted the Thai Festival for the second consecutive year to foster the cordial relations between Thailand and Japan. There is a strong intention to continue co-organizing the Thai Festival as an annual event at the AEON Mall Makuhari Shintoshin onwards.