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| IN FOCUS | COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINES-THAILAND DIPLOMATIC TIES
The seminar was hosted by the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University, and the MFA in cooperation with Post. Thai FM Kasit Piromya delivered the opening remarks in the one-day affair attended by the undersigned and Thai Ambassador to RP Mr. Kulkumut Singhara Na Ayudhya. From the Philippine side, invited speakers from the academe included UP Professors Dr. Maria Serena Diokno, Cynthia Zayas, and Victor Paz, while those coming from the business and private sector were Mr. Conrado Escudero of Villa Escudero, Mr. Carlito Fuentesfina, and Dr. Adelino Libato. The government side was represented by the undersigned and Commercial Attaché Kenneth T. Yap. After the day sessions, a dinner reception followed featuring cultural performances from both countries. The seminar highlighted the warm and cordial relations of the two countries, which is “based on mutual trust and understanding,” as noted stated by the Thai FM in his speech. The various talks were followed by animated discussions focusing on animated belief systems of the two countries, people –to-people relations and a forum on the business challenges and opportunities.
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The Philippine Embassy participated in the international seminar, “Thailand and the Philippines: Ties beyond times” held on 07 August 2009 at Chulalongkorn University as part of the ongoing celebration of the 60th anniversary of RP-Thailand diplomatic relations.
The Thai panelists included the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, M.R. Chakrarot Chitrabongs, Mr. Surasak Kraiwichaicharoen of Mariwasa Siam Ceramics and Prof. Sida Sornsri of Mahasakram University.