On 8 August 2025, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the ROK, in his capacity as Acting Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Seoul (ACS), gave congratulatory remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN-Korea Centre’s Seoul ASEAN Hall. Other high-level participants included H.E. Kim Jina, 2nd Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Mr. Kim Hwang-sik, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, and H.E. Mr. Kim Jae-shin, Secretary-General of the AKC. Ambassador Tanee underscored the importance of strengthening people-to-people ties between ASEAN and the ROK, given that such ties represent the foundation for the current close cooperation and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between both sides. He expressed his confidence that the Seoul ASEAN Hall, comprising a large exhibition space to showcase ASEAN culture and art in the heart of Seoul, would play a vital role in fostering greater understanding and interest in ASEAN culture in the ROK. The Seoul ASEAN Hall, located within the Seoul Press Centre, will be open for the general public to showcase its inaugural exhibition, titled “Fruity Fruit: Colorful Days in Southeast Asia” on 11 August 2025, which will last for six months.

On 5 September 2025, Mr. Nikorndej Balankura, Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and Ms. Seo Bihn, Director-General for Public Diplomacy and Cultural Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, co-chaired the first Meeting of the Korea - Thailand Joint Cultural Committee (JCC) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, Seoul. Thai relevant agencies participated in the Meeting included the Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Office of Commercial Affairs in Seoul, and Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization).

On 21 August 2025, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the ROK, along with Mrs. Sirirat Srichart, Labor Attaché, Miss Winittri Ponpaha, Assistant Labor Attaché, and Mr. Krist Mekkriengkrai, Head of the Consular Section, visited 102 Thai workers at the Education Center, Korea Labor Foundation Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province. These Thai workers, holding E-9 visas, are required to undergo a three-day health check-up and training before starting work with their respective employers in the Republic of Korea.

located at 83 Doryeong-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do 63127 (English) or 83 도령로 제주시 제주 63127 (Korean). The event will be held on 13 September 2025.

On 29 August 2025, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the Republic of Korea, in his capacity as the Acting Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Seoul (ACS), led the ACS delegation in a meeting with Mr. Kim Jeong Do, Acting Commissioner of the Korea Immigration Service. The meeting aimed to discuss immigration-related issues as well as to promote the rights and welfare of foreign workers in the Republic of Korea. Ambassadors of Vietnam and Indonesia, representatives from other ASEAN embassies in Seoul, and the Ambassador of Timor-Leste were present at the meeting.

The Royal Thai Embassy, Seoul, is now accepting applications for participants in the Dancing Som Tam Competition and Thai Song Singing and Dancing Contest, which will take place during the Sawasdee Seoul Thai Festival 2025, held from 6–7 September 2025 at Cheonggyecheon Plaza, Seoul. Winners will receive prizes presented by the Ambassador of Thailand to the Republic of Korea. Details are as follows:

On 8 August 2025, H.E. Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Ambassador of Thailand to the ROK, in his capacity as Acting Chair of the ASEAN Committee in Seoul (ACS), gave congratulatory remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the ASEAN-Korea Centre’s Seoul ASEAN Hall. Other high-level participants included H.E. Kim Jina, 2nd Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Mr. Kim Hwang-sik, former Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, and H.E. Mr. Kim Jae-shin, Secretary-General of the AKC. Ambassador Tanee underscored the importance of strengthening people-to-people ties between ASEAN and the ROK, given that such ties represent the foundation for the current close cooperation and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) between both sides. He expressed his confidence that the Seoul ASEAN Hall, comprising a large exhibition space to showcase ASEAN culture and art in the heart of Seoul, would play a vital role in fostering greater understanding and interest in ASEAN culture in the ROK. The Seoul ASEAN Hall, located within the Seoul Press Centre, will be open for the general public to showcase its inaugural exhibition, titled “Fruity Fruit: Colorful Days in Southeast Asia” on 11 August 2025, which will last for six months.