On 27 February 2023, 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 ...
... 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.
On 21 October 2022, Mr. YAMAGUCHI Yoshinori,Governor of Saga prefecture, and Mrs. YAMAGUCHI Emi, his spouse, hosted dinner in honour of His Excellency Mr. Singtong LAPISATEPUN, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, and Mrs. Porndee LAPISATEPUN, spouse of the Ambassador, at Nakanokoji Guest House, in Saga prefecture. The ... ... 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 ...