On August 4, 2022, H.E. Mr. Witchu Vejjajiva, Ambassador of Thailand to the ROK, met with Mr. Kim Hongkoo, President of Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) in Busan.

 

During the meeting, both sides discussed possible cooperation activities to further promote Thai language and cultural studies at BUFS as well as BUFS’ initiative to set up a Thai Cultural House at the University in fostering greater awareness about Thailand in South Korea.

 

On this occasion, Ambassador Witchu also visited the learning sites of BUFS and other Cultural Houses located at BUFS.

Over the years, the Royal Thai Embassy has continued to support various programs and activities concerning Thai Studies and Language studies organised by BUFS as means to further develop students’ interests in Thai Studies and promote greater awareness about Thailand-South Korea relations among Korean young generations.

 

Subsequently, on 11 August 2022, the President of Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS) met with Ambassador Witchu at the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul to discuss further the proposal to set up the Thai Cultural House at BUFS.