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| July 28-30, 2009. A delegation from the Ministry of Commerce visits the Washington, DC area. Here they are touring Lotte Plaza in Chantilly, Virginia led by Permanent Secretary Mr. Siripol Yodmuangcharoen (2nd from right), along with Minister of Commercial Affairs, Mrs. Kessiri Siripakorn (far left), Director General (Dept. Export Promotion, Mr. Rachane Potjanasuntorn (2nd from left) and Director General (Dept. Trade Negotiation) Mrs. Nuntawan Sakuntanaga (far right). Lotte / Rhee Brothers Chairman & CEO, Mr. Steve Syngman Rhee (center). | |||
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| June 25-26, 2009. Minister Kessiri Siripakorn (right) holds a seminar on recent developments in US trade policy at the Department of Export Promotion in Bangkok, Thailand. Guest speakers (from left to right): Mr. Michael Lavergne (Asia Director, WRAP), Mr. Steven Jesseph (Pres. & CEO, WRAP), Mr. Edward Gresser (Director, Trade & Global Markets, PPI) and Mr. James Shea (White & Case). | |||
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| June 9, 2009. Minister Kessiri Siripakorn (left) and Counsellor Jittima Srithaporn (right) meet with Ms. Anne Craib, Director of Market Research, International Affairs & Finance, for the U.S. Semiconductor Industry Association (center). | |||
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| June 5, 2009. The Royal Thai Embassy's procurement committee discusses law firms / prospective IP consultants to perform comprehensive research to assist in the strengthening and enhancement of intellectual property rights (IPR) policies, protection, and enforcement in Thailand. | |||
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May 20, 2009. Due to ineligibility & an unfortunate lack of response from some prize winners, Minister Kessiri Siripakorn had to redraw some prizes. If you did not win this year, next year check your spam folders & don't be so hasty to delete voice mails / answering machine messages! You might have won & given the prize away without even knowing it!
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May 10 - May 16, 2009. The Office of Commercial Affairs welcomes to Washington, DC, from the Ministry of Commerce's Department of Trade Negotiation (DTN), Deputy Director General (Mr.) Somkiat Triratpan (photo, left) and Director (Ms.) Pimchanok Vonkhornporn (no photo available). | ||
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May 12, 2009. Minister Kessiri Siripakorn invites representatives from other offices within the Royal Thai Embassy to assist with prize drawings for our Songkran Thai New Year / Thai Restaurant Week 2009 Promotion. Representative from Chang Beer / International Beverage Holdings, Ltd., Mr. Tom DeStefano was also in attendance.
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May 7 - May 9, 2009. Minister Kessiri Siripakorn (center), Counsellor Jittima Srithaporn (left) with Officer Chet Trirattanawong (right) visit Boston to draw the grand prize winner for The Songkran / Thai Restaurant Week Promotion, 2009. Lemon Tree Owner, Mr. Threeracht "Charlie" Songtachalert (2nd from left) and representative from prize sponsor, Chang Beer / International Beverage Holdings, Ltd., Mr. Brian Johnson (2nd from right) were also in attendance.
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| May 2, 2009. The Royal Thai Embassy hosted an Embassy Open House. There were more than 4,000 visitors on just that one day, all of whom had the opportunity to enjoy a little bit of Thai culture brought right to their doorstep! Thank you to all of our guests and participants who made it such a success. We hope everyone had a fun and informative time with us!
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April 23-26, 2009. The Office of Commercial Affairs welcomes to Washington, DC, Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi, Former Deputy Prime Minister & Director General of the WTO, and currently the Secretary General of UNCTAD. (stock photo) | ||
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The Office of Commercial Affairs visits Bangkok Joe's in Washington Harbor to sample their Songkran menu (Pictured: Thai Custard on Sweet Black Sticky Rice dessert). | ||
While Songkran at Wat Thai DC, 2009 has come & gone, we still have delicious memories to share with those that were unable to attend. Remember - if you missed this year - be sure to mark your calendar for next year - 2010!
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April 16, 2009. Minister Kessiri Siripakorn on an inspection tour of restaurants participating in Thai Restaurant Week. |
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Minister Kessiri Siripakorn (center) with Duangrat restaurant owner, Mrs. Pookie Duangrat (left) and Marketing Officer, Mr. Chet Trirat (right). At Duangrat's Thai Restaurant in Falls Church, VA. | ||
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Chef / Owner Mrs. Aulie Bunyarataphan (of Bangkok Joes & T.H.A.I. in Shirlington) Appeared this morning on Channel 8 Morning News to help promote Songkran & Thai Restaurant Week (Stock Photo) | ||
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March 30, 2009. Minister Kessiri Siripakorn at the Songkran / Thai Restaurant Week 2009 Pre-Event Briefing, along with the program participants |
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Filmed 11/10/08, Aired 03/04/09. Minister Kessiri Siripakorn judges The "Pad Thai" Throwdown with Bobby Flay |
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February 15-21, 2009. Royal Thai Embassy Delegation's Roadshow to Texas |
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February 5-7, 2009. Minister Kessiri Siripakorn visits New York City, NY for North American Hub Meeting |
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January 27-29, 2009. Minister Kessiri Siripakorn visits Melissa's World Variety Produce in Los Angeles, CA |
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January 9, 2009 The lawfirm of White & Case briefing Embassy staff on Obama election's effects on US trade policy |
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