On 13 December 2024, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the ROK was invited by Mr. Teawon Seo, Mayor of Gapyeong in Gyeonggi Province to attend the signing ceremony of MOU between Gapyeong HyoJeong Volunteers, Nuad Thai Group and Gapyeong Volunteer Center for the enhancement of Nuad Thai volunteer activities with Gapyeong cultural exchange which was organized on Gapyeong Cruise. The MOU was signed by Ms. Chuensri Patcharin, President of Nuad Thai Group, Mr. Jeon You-San and Mr. Kim Kyung-tae, co-representative of the Gapyeong Hyojeong Volunteers and Mr. Lim Dae-won, Director of the Gapyeong Volunteer Center with objectives to operate Nuad Thai volunteer projects with Gapyeong cultural exchange, organize of Thai cultural events and lay foundation for establishing Nuad Thai Association in the ROK. Ambassador Tanee delivered remarks expressing appreciation for the Nuad Thai Group on preserving Nuad Thai, a traditional Thai massage, which was inscribed by UNESCO in 2019 on the representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity by operating Nuad Thai Volunteer Projects at Gapyeong County. Ambassador Tanee also attended Nuad Thai demonstration for Korean elderly persons at Elderly Care in Gapyeong Country which was the 1st official Nuad Thai volunteer activity of Nuad Thai Group in the ROK.

On 12 December 2024, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the ROK, led officials and staff from the Royal Thai Embassy and Team Thailand agencies in the ROK, to organize a volunteer activity with Hanool Home foundation to commemorate the auspicious occasions of the Birthday Anniversary of King Rama IX, National Day, Father’s Day, and World Soil Day, December 5, 2024, by preparing Korean meals (Jabche, fresh kimchi, Korean fried chicken and meat) and providing 79 pieces of Thai dessert from the Thai Ambassador’s Residence for the children under orphanages and the abused girls under shelters in Seoul.

On 4 December 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy, Seoul, organized a reception in celebration of the birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great, the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand, and Thailand’s Father’s Day, 5 December 2024, at the Crystal Ballroom of the Lotte Hotel Seoul.

On 2 December 2024, the Royal Thai Embassy, Seoul, organized a floral offering ceremony and a Buddhist merit making ceremony to pay tribute on the occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, 5 December 2024 at the Royal Thai Embassy, Seoul. The ceremony was presided over by H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Thai Ambassador to the ROK. Heads and officials of Team Thailand in Seoul, their spouses, and the Thai community participated in this event.

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Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs opens “Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024: T-Pop Story” On 5 October 2024, H.E. Mr. Dusit Manapan, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, opened “Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2024: T-Pop Story” at Cheonggyecheon Plaza. In opening ceremony, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Thai Ambassador to the ROK gave introductory remarks and H.E. Ms. Sohn Jie-ae, Ambassador for Cultural Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the ROK congratulated on this event. Ms. Yuthika Isarangkura na Ayutthaya, Deputy Permanent Secretary for Culture, Ms. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) together with ASEAN Ambassadors and representatives of public and private sectors, and media also participated in the opening ceremony which was grandly organized. This event was featured by a harmony parade of Navy Marching Band of the ROK , Team Thailand in the ROK, participants from Thai public and private sector and Thai community in the ROK. Marking the 9th Thai festival in Seoul, the festival was held during 5 - 6 October 2024, showcasing the best of Thai popular culture and traditional arts. Attendees were treated to performances by T-pop artists namely Zom Marie, Seya X Miya, Eff Rattapong, Ae BOTCASH, Ally, Fourth, Nani-Satang-Santa, Sisma, POW (a K-pop group with a Thai member), LYKN, and 4EVE. Muay Thai demonstration, Thai Massage Demonstration by Nuan Thai and Spa Association of America, Thai traditional cultural performances from Sbunnga, Chiang Mai and Kalasin College of Dramatic Arts, Dancing Somtum Contest and interactive booths also provided a glimpse into the country's rich heritage and creativity. The festival was supported by Seoul Metropolitan Government on the venue and was a collaborative effort between the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul and various partners including the Ministries of Culture, Agriculture and Cooperatives, Labour, and Commerce, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Chiang Mai Province, Pattaya City and Thai community in Korea with aims to celebrate the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and the Republic of Korea and Thailand-ROK mutual visit years 2023 - 2024 as well as to showcase Thai creative industries on the global stage in line with the Government’s Ignite Thailand Vision. Over 50,000 visitors attended this two-day event. Thai Festival is part of the cultural and public diplomacy, with an aim to foster interactions and mutual understanding between peoples. It also contributed to efforts to strengthen Thailand's proactive economic policy. In 2024, over 30 Thai festivals were held worldwide.

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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.