... Thailand as well as their willingness and efforts to further strengthen the relations between Thailand and Japan. The Royal Thai Embassy held this event for us to continue to meet with each other and to further strengthen our close relationship.
H.E. Mr. Akitane Kiuchi, former Ambassador of Japan to Thailand, expressed that impression when he was appointed to work in Thailand 34 years ago. He had an opportunity to give a saxophone, that was made in Japan, to H.M. the late King Bhumibhol Adulyadej, which was a great honor and ...
... Japan’s local prefectures. He contributed to establish Thailand’s Consulate-General in Fukuoka. He visited many prefectures and cities outside of Tokyo, which led to the establishment of friendship association between Thailand and local towns, such as Akita, Yamagata and Sendai. The Thai Festival was also expanded to Saga, Fukuoka, Oita and Okinawa during his tenure.
When natural disasters like the Kumamoto Earthquake in 2016 and Typhoon Hagibis in 2019 occurred in Japan, Ambassador Bansarn made sure the Embassy was in close contact with agencies concerned in order to provide advice and to take care of the Thai citizen, as well as to provide support for Japanese friends.
Therefore, on 17 October 2019, Ambassador Bansarn ...
On 24 November 2015, H.E. Ambassador Sihasak visited Akita Prefecture at the invitation of the Akita-Thailand Friendship Association. During the visit, Ambassador Sihasak paid a courtesy call on Honourable Mr. Norihisa Sakata, Governor of Akita, and had meetings with Akita Chamber of Commerce and Industry ...
On 25 January 2019, Mr. Tomomi Matsuda, Mayor of Misato City, Akita Prefecture paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Bansarn Bunnag at the Ambassador's Residence. On this occasion, both sides agreed to promote people to people level cooperation. In addition, Misato City has also been selected as a host town for badminton athletes in the Tokyo Olympic Games ...
... crucial part of their success on winning one gold medal and two silver medals at the Tokyo Paralympics.
After that, Mr. FUKUHARA kindly hosted a luncheon to welcome the Ambassador, his spouse and staff from the Royal Thai Embassy.
Earlier on the same day, Ambassador Singtong visited the Akita Dog Visitor Centre and learned the story of Hachiko, an Akita dog that was born in Odate City and is well known around the world for its loyalty to the owner.
On 30 June 2022, H.E. Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, welcomed Mr. MATSUTA Tomomi, Mayor of Misato Town, Akita Prefecture.
Ambassador thanked Misato Town, which is the host town for Thai badminton athletes during the Tokyo Olympics, and for sending overwhelming support to the Thai athletes.
Ambassador hoped to pay the visit to Misato town in the near future, as for the earlier ...
... visit of the Akita Governor, between 16-19 August.
On 13 October 2015, Mr. Kazushi Sasabuchi, Managing Director of Hokuto Bank, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Ambassador Sihasak Phuangketkeow to discuss the outcome of the previous official visit of the Akita Governor, between 16-19 August. On this occasion, the Ambassador talked about the relationship between Thailand and Akita and they also discussed bilateral SME promotion, especially agriculture issues.
... (with Odate City).
The Ambassador and Mr. KIKUCHI agreed to have a closer exchange and believe that after this, more Thai tourists will travel to Akita Prefecture after Japan relaxes the entry restrictions from October 11, 2022 onwards.
After that, the ambassador attended a dinner for members of the Akita-Thailand Friendship Association. Mr. ISHII Tadanari, the president of the Association, was pleased to organize the Association's meeting for the first time in three years and wishes to strengthen cooperation with Thailand in tourism, education, ...
On 18 February 2019, Mr. Kojin Nakakita, President of Hitachi Asia Ltd. & Hitachi India Pvt. Ltd. paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Bansarn Bunnag to inform details about the invitation to the Ambassador as a Special presenter and Panelist at the opening of the Hitachi’s new research center, "Kyoso-no-Mori".
On 18 February 2019, Mr. Kojin Nakakita, President ...
... January 2017, H.E. Ambassador Bansarn Bunnag led a delegation to visit Akita Prefecture at the invitation of Mr. Tadanari Ishii, Chairman of the Akita-Thailand Friendship Association in order to attend the Inaugural General Meeting at the Castle Hotel, Akita Prefecture.
During this visit, the Ambassador and delegation paid a courtesy call on Mr. Norihisa Satake, Akita Governor. Khunying Pattama Leesawasdrakula, Chairman of the Badminton Association of Thailand, Under Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King and Mr. Pradchar Pradyawong, Director ...