... Thailand-Japan diplomatic relations in 2027.
Saga Prefecture and Thailand have enjoyed cordial relations and close cooperation in various areas, including cooperation under the Memorandum of Understanding between the Prefecture and the Fine Arts Department of Thailand. The Prefecture has also been a popular shooting location for numerous Thai films and dramas. This year, the Thai Festival in Saga is scheduled to be held on 17-18 October 2025.
... the Japanese market.
In his remarks, Ambassador Witchu reiterated the Thai Government’s continued commitment to promoting Thailand’s creative economy of various types, including movies/ TV series and their related industries, of which BL & GL content ... ... series and content marketing event in Asia held from 30 October to 1 November 2024 on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Film Festival.
... Vice Parliamentary Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan; and Mr. Chot Trachu, Chairman of the Board of Tourism Authority of Thailand, were graciously present as the honorary guests at the opening ceremony.
This year, the Royal Thai Embassy set the main ... ... festival. The Embassy’s pavilion entitled “Thai Entertainment Land” displayed the exhibitions on Thai dramas, films, songs, artists, and costumes from the high grossing film “Mansuaung,” as well as the up-and-coming trend of “Elephant-pattern ...
... Kanom Tokyo Charcoal. Attendees also enjoyed authentic Thai beverages such as Thai tea and Pandan-lemongrass juice, which garnered positive reviews for their tasty flavors.
During the interview with media, H.E. Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, emphasised that fashion is one of the 5Fs (food, films, fashion, fighting, and festivals) of Thai culture that the Thai government aims to promote globally. He expressed his delight in seeing the work of a promising young Thai designer showcased at such a prestigious international event.
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... H.E. Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, and Mrs. Porndee Lapisatepun, his spouse, hosted a luncheon in honor of Mr. Yamaguchi Yoshinori, the Governor of Saga prefecture, and his spouse. On this occasion, both sides discussed Thailand-Saga cooperation including the Thai Festival in Saga and the role of Saga as a filming location for Thai movies and dramas.
Ambassador expressed his gratitude to Mr. Yamaguchi for his continued supporting Thai Festival in Saga every year. Ambassador reaffirmed that the Embassy will work closely with Saga to further promote Thailand-Japan ...
... Annual Budget Expenditure 2022 to pay cash rebate for 6 foreign movies in accordance with Thailand's incentive schemes to attract big budgets from foreign film productions to the kingdom. According to Trisuree, this Film Incentive Measures belong to the Thailand Film Office (TFO), Department of Tourism, by implementing this scheme, Thailand intended to reward filmmakers who invest 50 million baht or more in filming in Thailand. Since the program was first introduced in 2017, there have been a total of 43 projects ...
... delegates.
Governor YAMAGUCHI was pleased that Ambassador Singtong and his spouse paid a visit to Saga for the second time after assuming the office as Ambassador of Thailand to Japan. He also stressed the special ties that have continuously grown between Thailand and Saga prefecture. Thai people know Saga through Thai dramas which were filmed in the prefecture. The Governor also encouraged more Thai tourists to visit the prefecture and for those who have been there, to visit the prefecture again.
Ambassador mentioned that he was honored and delighted to visit Saga again. He believed ...
... Section and the Consular Affairs Section, also joined the meeting to support Muay Thai in Japan.
Muay Thai or Thai Fight is Thailand’s national heritage that has been passed down from generation to generation. Its impact is considered as one of Thailand’s 5F cultural promotional tools, along with Food, Film, Fashion and Festival. The Embassy also gave a presentation on the Royal Thai Government’s policy of promoting Muay Thai to the world with an aim to be accepted as an international sport. Muay Thai also helps create a positive image of Thailand ...
... and beliefs to Japanese people through their film.
The luncheon was attended by Mr. Banjong Pisanthanakun - the Director, Ms. Sawanee Utoomma and Ms. Narilya Gulmongkolpech - lead actresses, and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and the Thai film studio “GDH559”.
The Embassy supports the promotion of Thai movies and creative works of the Thai entertainment industry in every field among Japanese people. Recently, the potential of Thai movies, dramas and music has become much stronger ...
On 6 January 2022, H.E. Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, and Mrs. Porndee Lapisatepun, Ambassador's spouse, gave an interview to the Japan Foundation on Thai food culture ... ... video introducing Thai food culture. This Interview and cooking video will be showed at "CROSSCUT ASIA Delicious! Online Film Festival" co-organised by the Japan Foundation Asia Center and the Tokyo International Film Festival during21 January ...