On 27 March 2024, Mr. Bancha Yuenyongchongcharoen, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, welcomed H.E. Sutin Klungsang, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Thailand, and General Sanitchanog Sangkachantra, Permanent Secretary for Defence, and delegation on the occasion of their official visit to the Republic of Korea. On this occasion, the Minister of Defence laid a wreath at the War Memorial of Korea to honour the Thai servicemen who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Korean War and paid an official call on H.E. Shin Won-sik, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Korea, to discuss avenues to expand and deepen defence and security cooperation between both countries, as well as in elevating the synergies between their respective defence industries. During the trip, the Minister of Defence also met with Korean private sector companies to discuss cooperation to increase the capabilities of the Royal Thai Armed Forces and in strengthening the Thai defence industry.

On 29 March 2024, Mr. Bancha Yuenyongchongcharoen, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, and Mrs. Kanticha Laicharernkit, Consul, together with Miss Wichaya Sinthusen and the Passport Division team from the Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand, attended a hybrid meeting to get a briefing on “Passport Renewal Online Application Service," which was organised by Mr. Yoo Dongwan, the Director of Passport Division and the Passport Division team, Consular Affairs and Safety Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea. In the future when the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand operates the Passport Renewal Online Application Service, it is expected that this service will facilitate Thai nationals who are living abroad to apply for new passports more quickly and conveniently.

On 9 April 2024, Mr. Bancha Yuenyongchongcharoen, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, welcomed a delegation from the Institute of Security Psychology of the Defence Technology Institute. On this occasion, the Chargé d’Affaires provided a presentation on the longstanding relations and multifaceted cooperation between both countries, and exchanged views with the delegation on a variety of pathways to enhance cooperation, including in the economic, education, and labour dimensions.

On 5 April 2024, Mr. Bancha Yuenyongchongcharoen, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, together with other 16 Ambassadors of United Nations Command (UNC) member states, was invited by the Minister of National Defense of the ROK, H.E. Shin Won-sik, to discuss ways to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, which was organized at the Ministry of Defense Convention Center in Seoul.

On 27 March 2024, Mr. Bancha Yuenyongchongcharoen, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, welcomed H.E. Sutin Klungsang, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Thailand, and General Sanitchanog Sangkachantra, Permanent Secretary for Defence, and delegation on the occasion of their official visit to the Republic of Korea. On this occasion, the Minister of Defence laid a wreath at the War Memorial of Korea to honour the Thai servicemen who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Korean War and paid an official call on H.E. Shin Won-sik, Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Korea, to discuss avenues to expand and deepen defence and security cooperation between both countries, as well as in elevating the synergies between their respective defence industries. During the trip, the Minister of Defence also met with Korean private sector companies to discuss cooperation to increase the capabilities of the Royal Thai Armed Forces and in strengthening the Thai defence industry.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is organizing the Royal Ploughing Ceremony (Phuech Mongkol Day) at Sanam Luang on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, with the Rice Grains Blessing Ceremony will take place one day prior on Tuesday, May 16th. The ceremony will be broadcast via the Television Pool of Thailand.

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“A picture’s worth a thousand words” has never been truer with Siamese murals. Seen in Thai temples, museums, and palaces, Siamese murals are packed with messages of morality and wisdom distilled from the Jataka tales, a collection of stories telling of the Buddha’s previous incarnations. Translating these fables into murals allowed for most people to access Buddhist values in artful ways that captured the imagination.

The Techsauce Global Summit (TSGS) 2023, a fusion of ideas and innovation, casts a spotlight on the future-forward tech landscape of Thailand and stands as a symbol of Southeast Asia’s vibrant and evolving tech ecosystem. Into its seventh edition, this isn’t just an annual event; it’s a showcase of a region’s ambition, innovation, and commitment to shaping a tech-infused future.

Thailand’s International Food Exhibition, THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2023, will be held from May 23rd to 27th, 2023 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani. This year’s THAIFEX – Anuga Asia is the 19th edition of the event and is being held as a hybrid event, combining in-person and virtual elements to create more opportunities for engagement.

The Bun Bang Fai Festival, also known as the Rocket Festival, comes from an ancient rain-praying tradition that has roots in the local agrarian culture. Bun Bang Fai is widely celebrated in the Northeast of Thailand, which includes the provinces of Yasothon, Roi Et, Kalasin, Udon Thani, Nong Khai, Maha Sarakham, Sisaket, Nong Bua Lamphu, Loei, and Amnat Charoen, as well as some provinces in the North.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is organizing the Royal Ploughing Ceremony (Phuech Mongkol Day) at Sanam Luang on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, with the Rice Grains Blessing Ceremony will take place one day prior on Tuesday, May 16th. The ceremony will be broadcast via the Television Pool of Thailand.