... Ambassador Bansarn Bunnag led Team Thailand in Tokyo to visit Yamagata prefecture according to the invitation of Mr. Masashi Ueno, President of the Shonai Bank to attend the reception party for the Yamagata – Thailand establishment celebration. The Yamagata-Thailand Friendship Association was established after Ambassador Bansarn visited Yamagata prefecture between 29 -30 November 2017 and it aimed to enhance the cooperation between Thailand and Yamagata in every dimension.
On 4- 6 November 2018, Ambassador ...
On 21 October 2020, H.E. Ambassador Singtong Lapisatepun delivered the Opening Remarks during the first Web Seminar organized by Yamagata & Thailand Friendship Association (YTFA). The seminar aims to provide better understanding about Thailand’s current situation during COVID-19 and was attended by more than 100 audiences online.
On 21 October 2020, H.E. Ambassador Singtong Lapisatepun ...
On 31 October 2022, H.E. Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, attended the annual meeting of the Yamagata-Thailand Friendship Association held at Yamagata Grand Hotel and gave a lecture on the future trend of bilateral exchanges between Thailand and Japan after the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador attended a dinner hosted by the Friendship Association afterwards....
On 23 June 2022 H.E. Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, welcomed Mr. SAGAE Hiroji, President of Yamagata-Thailand Friendship Association and President of Yamagata Newspaper, along with his delegation. Mr. SAGAE also presented famous cherries of Yamagata Prefecture as a souvenir to the Ambassador.
The Ambassador and Mr. SAGAE agreed to jointly organise various ...
... courtesy call on Ambassador Singtong Lapisatepun on the occasion of the New Year and delivered the Keio Sakura of the Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture, which specially blooms in winter to the Ambassador. The Ambassador reassure the importance of the Yamagata-Thailand Friendship Association, which has greatly strengthened the relations between Thailand - Japan.
In addition, the Yamagata - Thailand Friendship Association was established on 5 November 2018. Currently, there are 220 juristic members and 24 ...
On 24 August of 2023, Mr. SAGAE Hiroji, President of Yamagata Shimbun and the Yamagata-Thailand Friendship Association, and his delegation paid a courtesy call on Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, and his spouse at the Ambassador’s residence to express his farewell wishes. On the same occasion, the delegates ...
... attended the 6th General Meeting of the Association, and paid a courtesy call on Mrs. Yoshimura Mieko, Governor of Yamagata Prefecture, as well as Mr. Sagae Hiroji, President of the Yamagata & Thailand Friendship Association. They discussed ways to promote Thailand-Yamagata relations, particularly on people-to-people exchanges in business, tourism, culture, education, and R&D sectors. The Ambassador also emphasized the importance of an extension of the visa exemption for Thai tourists, which will contribute to stimulating ...
... in Yamagata Prefecture agreed to increase exchanges between Thailand and Yamagata, including tourism, economy, investment, sports, education and human resources. Moreover, the Governor of Yamagata Prefecture and the Mayors reaffirmed their support to Yamagata-Thailand Friendship Association, that was jointly established by Thailand and the private sector in Yamagata Prefecture.
A number of Yamagata Prefecture representatives traveled to Thailandbefore the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador therefore extended to ...
On 31 October – 1 November 2022, H.E. Mr. Singtong Lapisatepun, Ambassador of Thailand to Japan,visited East Japan Heavy Ion Center, Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata University, and Vantech factory, a camping car manufacturer in Yamagata Prefecture whichhas a production base in Thailand.
East Japan Heavy Ion Center is an ion cancer treatment center that uses synchrotron light with a rotating gantry. The treatment is suitable for the elderly who are unable to undergo major operation or treat cancers in hard-to-reach areas. Both ...
... Prefecture.
On this occasion, both sides discussed the promotion of Thai-Yamagata relations, which has flourished as of the present. In June 2018, the Thai Judo athletes will be coming to practice in Yamagata Prefecture. After that, in August 2018, Yamagata Deputy Mayor will travel to Thailand along with the athletes from Yamagata City to participate in an international judo friendly competition in Bangkok. In October 2018, the Ambassador will visit Yamagata Prefecture to celebrate the foundation of the Yamagata-Thai Friendship Association ...