Upon the invitation of the Office of the Prime Minister through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Philippine Embassy, together with other ASEAN embassies, joined the Thailand National Children’s Day at the Government House on 12 January 2013. It was the first time that the diplomatic corps has been invited to join the annual event. With children representing all the ASEAN-member countries in attendance, the aim of the whole-day celebration was to raise the children’s awareness of the ASEAN community.
The Philippine Embassy also participated in a separate Children’s Day celebration organized by the Thai Ministry of Education on 12 January 2013.
Photos at the Government House
Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra officially opened the Thailand National Children’s Day 2013 at the Government House.
Ambassador Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia (2, L) with Singaporean Ambassador Chua Siew San (3,L), Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Duc Thang (M), and Cambodian Ambassador You Ay (1,R, partly hidden) welcoming Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (2,R) at the Government House during the Thailand National Children’s Day on 12 January 2013.
Prime Minister Yingluck (5,L, second row) together with some children representing each ASEAN member country. The three (3) children wearing Filipiniana costume are Filipino students from ARK-Bangkok Schoolhouse.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Surapong Tovichakchaikul visiting the ASEAN booths.
Ambassador Jocelyn Batoon-Garcia (2nd from the back, R column) with Mr. Kedrick Mendoza (1st from the back, left column) and his children (Eldrick, Julia and Alyssa), teachers Mr. Jeruel Baculado (2ndfrom the back, L) and Mr. Joreen Plaza (3rd from the back, L) of ARK- School House Bangkok, and a Thai representative wearing Filipiniana costume (1st from the back). The Embassy’s Ms. Rose Cayabyab, Consular Assistant, is also in the picture (3rd from the back, R). The booths were designed by the Office of the Prime Minister and accessorized by the respective Embassies.
Photos at Sanam Suepa
Thai National Children’s Day at Sanam Suepa on 12 January 2013. According to the Thai Ministry of Education, thePhamarnDanitchanukhryaSchoolorganized the booth of thePhilippinesandSingapore. The Embassy provided bookmarks and information on thePhilippinesfor distribution to children. The Embassy also loaned a pair of Filipiniana for display.
