On 22 October 2018, Ambassador Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon attended the Stone Laying Ceremony of the King Rama IX International Mangrove Botanical Garden held at Ban Samet Ngam in Chantaburi Province.

The Event was organized by the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand (NLA) (Thailand’s Parliament) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was presided by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, daughter of the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX). This was followed by tree planting by members of the Diplomatic Corps.

PHOTO: At the dinner hosted by the President of the National Legislative Assembly (in yellow shirt) at Pla Restaurant in Chantaburi Province on 21 October 2018

PHOTO: At the Kung Krabaen Bay Royal Development Study Center at Tha Mai District in Chantaburi Province on 21 October 2018

PHOTO: At the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the King Rama IX International Mangrove Botanical Garden at Ban Samet Ngam in Chantaburi Province on 22 October 2018

PHOTO: Tree planting at the King Rama IX International Mangrove Botanical Garden at Ban Samut Ngam in Chantaburi Province on 22 October 2018