... Father’s Day at Peacock Room, Imperial Hotel.
H.E. Mr.
Sington
g
Lapisetapun
, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan,
delivered his welcome remarks
underscoring the significant occasions of the
5
th
of December for the Thai people
, as well as the
World Soil Day
.
The Ambassador and
H.E. Mr. TAKEI
Shunsuke
, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Guest of
Honour
, echoed in their remarks the longstanding friendship and mutual trusts between Thailand and Japan at all levels. Especially, this year ...
... global carbon emissions and 20% of wastewater. This should not come as a surprise as
s
ynthetic textiles are the mainstay of the fast fashion industry. Fabric like polyester are spun from plastic threads, break down into microplastics which get into the soil and water, ultimately entering the food chain. In fact, microplastics have become a leading marine pollutant. Even if countries have good marine debris and wastewater management, microplastics from synthetic fibers in the laundry could still threaten ...
... pay respect and homage to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great on the occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand, Thailand’s Father’s Day and World Soil Day. Officials of the Team Thailand in Tokyo and their spouses also attended the ceremonies.
After the flower-laying ceremony, Ambassador Singtong led officials of the Team Thailand, their spouses and Thai nationals in a merit-making ceremony dedicated ...
... approach the end of this very challenging year of COVID-19, Thais around the world are commemorating our National Day on 5
th
December, which is also the birthday of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, Thai Father’s Day, and World Soil Day. All these occasions remind us of how our nation has evolved this far and what institutional forces have kept such progress moving.
Old friends of Thailand might be familiar with stories about the monarchy, whose dedication to nation-building ...
... Southern Border Provinces would refer to the King of Thailand as “Raja Siam” or King of Siam. After numerous Royal Projects were implemented which have uplifted the quality of life of those in the area by addressing problems of flooding, acidic soil, low agricultural productivity, and improvement of livelihoods, people from the area started calling the King “Raja Kita” or Our King. This reflects the sincere love and acceptance that have surfaced from their hearts.
The stability and strength ...
... and missionaries in the mid-1500s and gained a firm foothold during the reign of King Narai of Ayutthaya. Being a professed Buddhist did not deter the benevolent ruler from giving equal attention and importance to the practice of all faiths on Thai soil.
As such, Catholic missionaries were allowed to practice and preach their faith in a predominantly Buddhist kingdom. In return, they shared knowledge of sciences, mathematics, art and languages that supported the nation’s advancement. Moreover,...
... the end of this very challenging year of COVID-19, Thais around the world are commemorating our National Day on 5
th
December, which is also the birthday of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, Thai Father’s Day, and World Soil Day. All these occasions remind us of how our nation has evolved this far and what institutional forces have kept such progress moving.
Old friends of Thailand might be familiar with stories about the monarchy, whose dedication to nation-building ...
The King and the Cloud – the story behind the Royal Rainmaking Project
Suvat Chirapant
Droughts have always prevailed in the plateau of Isan, the Thai nickname for the northeastern region of Thailand, where almost half of its population are farmers. Dependent on rainfall to sustain their crops, farmers would traditionally gather at the beginning of the wet season to shoot homemade
Bang Fai
rockets to the sky to ask the weather god to release the monsoon upon the earth. According to folklore...