On 24 July 2024, Mr. KITAYAMA Teisuke, former Chairman of the Japan-Thailand Business Forum (JTBF), along with Mr. TACHI Itsushi, the newly appointed Chairman, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Witchu Vejjajiva, the Ambassador of Thailand to Japan. The meeting provided an opportunity for the executives to introduce themselves and discuss strategies for enhancing economic cooperation between Thailand and Japan. It is noted that Mr. KITAYAMA Teisuke remains the current ...
... Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) School of Government, at the Royal Thai Embassy. Both sides exchanged views on Professor AIZAWA’s initiative to setup an academic discussion platform on Southeast Asia Studies at GRIPS and proposal to invite former leaders or key policy decision makers from Thailand to share their visions in the leadership lecture held at ERIA, as well as the Embassy’s potential contribution to the said activities. Ambassador Witchu also shared with Professor AIZAWA the Embassy’s potential projects in preparation for the 140th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Thailand and Japan in 2027.
... pivotal role in securing Thailand’s stature as an independent nation throughout history, and apparently, has brought about a timeless lesson that attests to the value and effectiveness of “soft power”.
Hon. Mr. Kitti Wasinondh, Senator, is a former career diplomat with a distinguished career in many roles at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He served as the Director-General of the Department of ASEAN Affairs and the Department of Information, as well as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Court of St James’s.
... posted to the Embassy of Japan in Thailand.
On this occasion, the Ambassador wished them a pleasurable stay in Thailand. The Ambassador expressed hopes that they will support the relationship between the two countries and become Friends of Thailand. He ... ... that after returning to Japan, they may consider joining the Japan-Thailand Business Forum (JTBF), which is an association of former executives and staff of Japanese public/private sectors with experience in Thailand.
... The Ambassador gave a glimpse of Thai investment in Miyagi Prefecture, which concentrates in solar energy, and highly hoped that the Governor will lend support to the Thai investors whose business are in line with Japan's Carbon Neutral policy. The Ambassador also sought support from the Governor regarding further relaxation of Japan’s border measures to restore tourism between the two countries to its former level.
... executives’ visit to Thailand in February 2023, which is the first visit in 3 years after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided.
The Ambassador emphasized the importance of JTBF as Friend of Thailand who plays a vital role in supporting the Thai economy. Both ... ... organization's mission to promote economic relations between Thailand and Japan. This particularly involves urging younger generations of former Japanese expatriates with different backgrounds who used to live in Thailand to join the JTBF.
... Japan, attended this event and gave an opening speech
On 21 November 2017, H.E. Ambassador Bansarn Bunnag, together with the Ambassadors of ASEAN to Japan and the ASEAN-Japan Centre, held a reception party on the occasion of the ASEAN 50th anniversary ... ... opening speech with other distinguished guests such as Mr. Natsuo Yamaguchi, Komei Party Leader, H.E. Mr. Hirofumi Nakasone, former Minister for Foreign Affairs and chairman of Japan-ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Exchange Group. It was the first time to hold ...
... head officers of Thai government offices and the Royal Thai Embassy’s officers attended Thai Fight Extreme Press Conference and “YAMADA ~The Samurai of Ayothaya~” premiere at Shinjuku Meiji Yasuda Life Hall. Following the opening speech by the Ambassador, statements by H.E. Mr. Suwat Liptapanlop, former Deputy Prime Minister and Chair of the Tournament Organizing Committee, and Mrs. Panatda Chennavasin, Vice President of Tri Petch Isuzu Sales Co., Ltd. and the main sponsor, were given. A number of Thai boxing fighters from both Thailand and ...
... of Thailand to Japan, presided over the Royal Decoration Presentation Ceremony held at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo to honor Mr. Teisuke Kitayama, Chairman of the Board, of the Sumitomo-Mitsui Financial Group including the JTBF and JTA. There were formerAmbassadors of Japan to Thailand, Executive Directors of the Sumitomo-Mitsui Financial Group, the JTBF and JTA as well as Team Thailand who attended this event.
Mr. Teisuke Kitayama was conferred with the Royal Decoration of the Second Class of the Most ...
... Universities’ Olympic Medalists is located, and the training hall of Judo, the sport of which Kokushikan University is famous. The Ambassador also met and exchanged views with Professor SATO Keiichi, President of the university.
Kokushikan University is a Japanese ... ... sports. The Kokushikan students have represented the Japanese national team in many world-class sports events. The alumni and former Olympic medalists, such as Mr. SUZUKI Keiji, Judo Olympic medalist, became coaches to current students. Currently, there ...