... trade and tourism as well as the capacity building of
Thailand
’s vocational education system to support the increasing Japanese investment.
The delegation also paid a homage to the sacred Ise Jingu and later visit the Yamamori Inc plant in Kuwana. Yamamori Inc is one of the main manufacturer of Japanese soy sauce and Thai ready-cooked foodstuff, especially various type of Thai curry. It has established the plant in
Thailand
and became the largest supplier of Japanese Soy sauce in the Thai market.
On 1 November 2013, Mr. Chalermchart Nakarungkul, President of the Chiangmai Chamber of Commerce, led his colleagues to the Royal Thai Embassy in search for advice on managing business with long-term stay Japanese in Chiangmai Province. Minister Singtong Lapisatepun and representatives of Tourism Authority of Thailand in Tokyo, Long Stay Foundation and Thailand-Japan Long Stay Promotion Association, together gave advice to and discussed with the group.
... attended the “Nagoya-Bangkok 25
th
Anniversary Reception”, which was held in Nagoya City to celebrate the 25
th
anniversary of the launch of the Thai Airways International’s direct flight between Nagoya and Bangkok. At the reception, Ambassador Thanatip delivered his congratulatory remarks, touching upon the direct flights’ contribution to the increased business and trade opportunities as well as people-to-people exchanges between Thailand and Japan. Mr. Monopchai Vongphakdi, Consul General of the Royal Thai Consulate General Osaka, also joined the reception.
... Fumihiko Miura, Managing Director’s Juroku Bank. The guests also included Mr. Kasuomi Arisu and Mr. Hiroki Arisu, CEO and Managing Director of Funasaka Sake Brewery, and Mrs. Eriko Arisu, Landlady of Honjin Hiranoya Kachouan (ryoukan – Japanese-style ... ... Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture. The dinner aimed to thank Juroku Bank for inviting the Ambassador to the Regional Conference on Thailand and Indonesia in Gifu and Regional Conference on Thailand and Indonesia in Aichi during 6-7 August 2013. He also thanked ...
On 31 October 2013, Ambassador Thanatip Upatising and his spouse hosted a luncheon for Mr. Yasushi Furukawa, Saga Prefecture Mayor, and his spouse. Mr. Kazushika Iwata, a Saga member of parliament, also joined. Both sides discussed about strengthening Thailand and Saga Prefecture’s relations, especially education and tourism exchange.
On 15 October 2013, Ambassador Thanatip Upatising attended the 2013 Japan Foundation Award, which is granted to honor individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to international cultural exchange.
This year, the Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan) received the award for its “great contribution to the development of Japanese language education in Thailand; its unceasing time efforts in fostering human resources; and its significant dedication in promoting mutual friendship and ...
On 3 October 2013, Minister Singtong Lapisatepun accompanied the group of Thai public agency led by Ms. Rommanee Kananrak, Deputy Director General of East Asia Department, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, Department of Vocational Education, Ministry of Education, including Royal Thai Embassy staff, to visit the Institute of Technologists in Saitama Prefecture. The purpose of such visit was to seek for possible cooperation in curriculum development ...
On 21 October 2013, Ambassador Thanatip Upatising met with Mr. Norihiko Ishiguro, Vice-Minister for International Affairs, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ... ... succeeded the position in June 2013.
Vice-Minister Ishiguro pointed out that there are many Japanese firms investing in and using Thailand as the hub to expand their business into other ASEAN countries. Ambassador showed gratitude on this and mentioned that ...
On 18 October 2013, Ambassador Thanatip Upatising joined the Thai delegation headed by H.E. Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, attending the 5th Japan-Thailand Political Partnership Consultaions (JTPPC) held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan in Tokyo. At the JTPPC, overall bilateral issues were discussed.
... audience, while briefly explaining about their attitude on Thailand.
The Embassy provided information on Thailand and food, Khanom Dok Jok making demonstration, Thai boxing demonstration from Saenchai Muaythai Gym, as well as having 35 members of Wattana Alumni Chorus from Thailand sing in the event. Thailand tourism, Thai food and fruits brochures were also distributed.
The children and parents showed enthusiasm in the activities and seemed to have positive attitude towards Thailand, while some of them expressed their ...