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Sincere appreciation from the Royal Thai Embassy for Japanese generosity for Thai elephants.
... Thai elephants and successfully donated the fund to the Thai Elephant Federation.
The Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo wishes to express its deep appreciation for Japanese people and various organisations for their sympathy and generosity in helping Thai elephants during the COVID-19 outbreak.The elephant is a symbol of close friendship between Thai and Japanese people. In this challenging time, Thai elephant is playing an impressive role in further strengthening the existing relations between the two countries, by acting as a medium to demonstrate ...
Bajrasudha Gajanurak: A royal elixir to strengthen wild elephants
... and water tubes, have been included in the buffer zones for household use. Strong scented plants that elephants find repugnant, such as climbing wattle and cassia, are cleverly added at the boundary of the zones to act as a natural perimeter to deter elephants from straying into communities and damaging homes. Comprehensive elephant surveillance systems equipped with artificial intelligence technology are set up within the buffer zones. These are called Gajanurak Operation Centres and can track and monitor elephant movements via automated cameras. When the surveillance system ...
Condolences for the passing away of Thai elephant “Arthit” at the Ueno Zoological Gardens
... the Ueno Zoological Gardens in 2002. Elephant “Arthit” was lucky enough to have received love and affection throughout his 18 years in Japan under the good care of the Ueno Zoological Gardens.
In October 2002, bull elephant “Arthit” and cow elephant “Uthai” traveled from Surin Province of Thailand to the Ueno Zoological Gardens. Both of them had received warm affection and care. The two elephants were the symbol of “friendship” between the two countries, representing huge gifts from Thailand to Japan to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the Birth of Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko, the daughter of His Imperial Highness then ...
Ambassador attended Japan-Thailand Cultural Festival at Nittaiji Temple and presented “KOCHABUA” elephant statue on the occasion of the 135th anniversary of Thailand-Japan diplomatic relations.
... Japan-Thailand Cultural Festival to commemoratethe 135
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anniversary of Thailand-Japan diplomatic relations on 26 September 2022.
90 centimeters tallmade of fiberglass, “KOCHABUA” elephant is one of 90 elephant statues created under the Chiang-Rai Elephant Project. The projectaims topromote Chiang-Rai as the city of Thai elephants and Thai artists.
The project was initiated byDr. KobchaiJitsakul,President of the Française-ThaiAssociation. Mr. WorawitSangtong, a Thai artist who painted this “KOCHABUA” elephant, was inspired to use “lotus”, which isregarded ...
Ambassador visits Ueno Zoo, Tokyo
On 27 October 2021, H.E. Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, met with Mr. FUKUDA Yutaka, Director of the Ueno Zoo, Tokyo, to express gratitude for taking good care of Thai elephants and visited two Thai elephants, Uthai and Arun, at Ueno Zoo.
31 October 2021marks the first birthday anniversary of Arun, a Thai elephant born from Arthit and Uthai. The Embassy brought Arun’s favourite fruits to celebrate his first birthday. Furthermore, Ambassador Singtong expressed his sincere appreciation to Ueno Zoo for helping restore the Thai Pavilion, which was built ...
Ambassador Singtong expressed appreciation for Dr. Kobchai JITSAKULA’s cooperation to promote Thailand-Japan relations.
.... Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, and Mrs. Porndee Lapisatepun, spouse of the Ambassador, hosted a luncheon in honour of Dr. Kobchai Jitsakula, President of Alliance Française-Thai, Chiang Rai, and founder of Chiang Rai Elephant Project, and his family members.
On this occasion, Ambassador Singtong expressed his sincere thanks to Dr. Kobchai for creating baby elephant statue as the Thailand-Japan Friendship Cup at all Sumo Tournaments in Japan, as well as providing the ...
Ambassador of Thailand attends the Opening Ceremony of "Animal Wonder Rezourt-Ichihara Elephant Country"
... Elephant Country” at Animal Wonder Rezourt, Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture.
On 23 March, 2021, Ambassador Singtong Lapisatepun and spouse, together with Team Thailand officials, attended the Opening Ceremony of “Animal Wonder Rezourt-Ichihara Elephant Country” at Animal Wonder Rezourt, Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture.
Currently, Animal Wonder Rezourt is home to 12 elephants, the largest number in Japan, including four from Thailand and others from Africa and India. Not only the visitors can learn about the elephants and other animals, but can also experience the Thai atmosphere, enjoy Thai food and products at ...
2013.01.20 66th Birthday Celebration for Thai Elephant “Hanako”
On 20 January 2013, Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Chargé D’Affaires, attended the 66th birthday celebration of the Thai elephant “Hanako” at Inokashira Park Zoo in Tokyo. Hanako was given by Thailand to Japan in 1949, as the first elephant which arrived Japan after the World War. Hanako is now the oldest elephant natured by a zoo in Japan.
Mr. Lapisatepun blessed ...
Hanako Thai Elephant painting in oil on canvas
On 6 August 2015, Miss Ranida Chamchalerm, Counsellor, went to see paintings of “Hanako” Thai Elephant at Un Petit Garage Art Space in Ginza displayed under the theme of “Animaless Zoo Project INOKASHIRA” and painted by Miss Aki Fueda. Miss Fueda is an artist who is interested in painting memorable and significant subjects. Hanako Elephant ...
Deputy Mayor of Shizuoka paid a courtesy call on the ambassador
... courtesy call on H.E. Ambassador Bansarn Bunnag to discuss the cooperation between Shizuoka City and Thailand, and on this occasion, the delegation handed a proposal letter to the Royal Thai Embassy, requesting for Thailand’s consideration of giving 4 elephants to Nihon Daira zoo in Shizuoka, which is the largest zoo in Japan with a purpose of breeding and conserving elephant species in Japan for the future generations.
On 4 October 2017, Mr.Shigeyuki Konaga, Deputy Mayor of Shizuoka City, along with officers from Shizuoka paid a courtesy call on H.E. Ambassador Bansarn Bunnag to discuss the cooperation between Shizuoka ...
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