... 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 Thaielephants 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 ...
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 Thaielephants and visited two Thaielephants, Uthai and Arun, at Ueno Zoo.
31 October 2021marks the first birthday anniversary of Arun, a Thaielephant born from Arthit and Uthai. The Embassy brought Arun’s favourite fruits to celebrate his first birthday....
On 14 October 2022, H.E. Mr. 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 ...
... 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 the zoo. The Tourism Authority of Thailand also supports the zoo in establishing a Thai museum to promote tourist attractions in Thailand. Japanese people would feel like traveling to Thailand without having ...
On 20 January 2013, Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Chargé D’Affaires, attended the 66th birthday celebration of the Thaielephant “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 ...
On 6 August 2015, Miss Ranida Chamchalerm, Counsellor, went to see paintings of “Hanako” ThaiElephant 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 ...
... 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 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 ...
On 1 February 2015, Minister Counsellor Mr.Nattapong Lathapipat and his spouse attended the 68th birthday anniversary of the Thaielephant “Hanako” at Inokashira Park Zoo in Tokyo. Hanako was given by Thailand to Japan in 1949 and is now the oldest elephant nurtured by a zoo in Japan.
Minister Counsellor said that Hanako is indeed an a goodwill ambassador for Thailand and Japan....
... presentation of the Thailand-Japan Friendship Trophy to the Champion of Grand Sumo Tournaments held in Tokyo started in 2017 when Thailand and Japan celebrated their 130th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations. In 2022, a new trophy in the form of Thaielephant was introduced to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations.
The ThaiElephant Trophy was produced by the Chiang Rai Elephant Foundation. It was made of fiberglass and painted by local Thai artists depicting Japanese ...
... presentation of the Thailand-Japan Friendship Trophy to the Champion of Grand Sumo Tournaments held in Tokyo started in 2017 when Thailand and Japan celebrated their 130th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations. In 2022, a new trophy in the form of Thaielephant was introduced to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic relations.
In 2023, the Thailand-Japan Friendship Trophy would be awarded to the Sumo Champion of six tournaments held in four prefectures across Japan, including ...