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Triple Thai treat

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Triple Thai treat

Thailand celebrates late King's birthday, National Day, and Father's Day

By Manila Bulletin

DFA Usec. Jesus Domingo proposes a toast.jpg — DFA Undersecretary for Civilian Security & Consular Affairs Jesus S. Domingo propose a toast together with Ambassador Tull Traisorat and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown

For foreign embassies in the Philippines, it is common to celebrate the independence day or national day of their respective countries of origin. For Thailand, last Dec. 5, was not just a celebration of its National Day but also that of their country's Father's Day and the birthday of its late King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great.

Amb Tull Traisorat.jpg — His Excellency Ambassador Tull Traisorat delivering his welcome remarks

"His Majesty the late King has been internationally recognized by the United Nations with the first Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award since 2006," said H.E. Amb. Tull Traisorat of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Thailand in the Philippines. "Moreover, the United Nations General Assembly declared the 5th of December [as] the World Soil Day in acknowledgement of his lifelong work to improve soil conditions ensuring agricultural productivity, food security and sustainable development."

Amb. Tull Traisorat also emphasized the growing relationship between the Philippines and Thailand, noting that "two-way trade and investments" have increased "in trade volume to US$11.2 billion in 2022, surpassing the pre-COVID levels."

Ambassador Tull Traisorat with cj gesmundo, dot, dfa secretary.jpg — H.E. Amb. Tull Traisorat with Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, DOT Secretary Maria Esperanza Christina Garcia Frasco and DFA Usec. Jesus S. Domingo

Amb Tull Traisorat with House of Representatives.jpg — Ambassador Tull Traisorat (center) poses with House of Representatives Congressman Mark Go, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Camille Villar, Assistant Minority Floor Leader Marissa Magsino, DFA Usec. Jesus S. Domingo, House of Representatives Congressman Vincent Franco Frasco

He added that tourism between the two countries has also grown, with the number of Filipino travelers to Thailand at a consistently high volume and with Thai tourists to the Philippines doubling in numbers post-pandemic.

"Thailand and the Philippines will celebrate the 75th anniversary of our diplomatic relations in 2024," the ambassador said. "We will continue to work closely with all stakeholders in 'sharing with each other, embracing new opportunities, and flourishing together.'"

Cong Marissa Magsino with Carol Sy and Hans T Sy.jpg — Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Party-List Representative, Assistant Minority Floor Leader Marissa Magsino, Philanthropist Carol Sy, Chairman of Executive Committee of SM Prime Holding Hans T. Sy

Metrobank Foundation President Chito Sobrepena with Anna Sobrepena.jpg — Metrobank Foundation President Chito Sobrepeña with his lovely wife Anna Sobrepeña

This triple Thai celebration was held last Dec. 5 at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati.

Attache Ricardo Navalta, Amb Shehabeldin, Amb Pediotis.jpg — US Embassy’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Attaché Ricardo Navalta, Egyptian Ambassador Ahmed Shehabeldin and Embassy of Greece Ambassador Ioannis Pediotis

Atty Larry Gadon, Dr. William Dar, and Honorary Consul Michael Ang.jpg — Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Atty. Larry Gadon, Senior Adviser for Kapatid Angat Lahat Agri Program Dr. William Dar and Honorary Consulate of Jordan Consul Michael Ang

Turkish Embassy in Manila Mme Indri P. Akyol with Ambassador Niyazi Evren Akyol.jpg — Turkish Embassy in Manila Mme. Indri P. Akyol with Ambassador Niyazi Evren Akyol

Ranny Widjojo with H.E. Amb. Agus Widjojo.jpg — ASEAN Ladies Foundation (ALF) President Ranny Widjojo with H.E. Amb. Agus Widjojo of the Embassy of Indonesia

William John Carlos together with his wife Mme. Irene Carlos.jpg — Ireland Ambassador William John Carlos together with his wife Mme. Irene Carlos

German Ambassador Dr. Andreas Pfaffernoschke and his wife Madam Marina.jpg — German Ambassador Dr. Andreas Pfaffernoschke and his wife Madam Marina Pfaffernoschke

A Thai cultural performance.jpg — A Thai cultural performance

Amb Dr. Chanaka Talpahewa with Ambassador Borhan Uddin.jpg — Embassy of Sri Lanka Ambassador Dr. Chanaka Talpahewa with Embassy of Bangladesh Ambassador Borhan Uddin

Amb Daniel Hernández Joseph, Mme Urriste, Amb Alvaro Jara Bucarey.jpg — Embassy Of Mexico In The Philippines Ambassador Daniel Hernández Joseph, Mme. Elena Urriste of the Argentinian Embassy and Chile Embassy Ambassador Alvaro Jara Bucarey

Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster together with his wife Madam Cathrine Lyster.jpg — Royal Norwegian Embassy Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster together with his wife Madam Cathrine Lyster

Amb. Peter Kell, Madam Eve Fischer Mellbin and Pieter ten Bosch.jpg — Embassy of New Zealand H.E. Amb. Peter Kell, Madam Eve Fischer Mellbin and Pieter ten Bosch

Amb Ilan Fluss with Cong Vincent Franco Frasco and Sec Christina Garcia Frasco.jpg — Israel Embassy Ambassador Ilan Fluss with House of Representatives Congressman Vincent Franco Frasco and DOT Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco

DFA Secretary Enrique A. Manalo, Businessman Robert Yupangco.jpg — DFA Secretary Enrique A. Manalo, Businessman Robert Yupangco

H.E. Amb. Marat Ignatyevich Pavlov with Madam Irina Pavlova.jpg — H.E. Amb. Marat Ignatyevich Pavlov with Madam Irina Pavlova of the Russian Federation to the Republic of the Philippines

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