The Ambassador visited Thai community in Gothenburg.

          During an official trip to the Southern part of Sweden, on 10 March 2023, Ambassador Arunrung Phothong Humphreys together with Ms. Pia Orrgren, Honorary Consul of Thailand in Gothenburg and officials/staff of the Royal Thai Embassy had dinner with members of the Thai community and Thai students from University of Gothenburg and Chalmers University of Technology. Ambassador Arunrung and the Embassy team provided them with information on consular services and discussed about their challenges living and studying in Sweden.

          On 11 March 2023, Ambassador Arunrung and officials/staff of the Embassy visited Wat Pha Gothenburg to join a Buddhist merit making ceremony celebrating Makha Bucha Day (a religious celebration marking Lord Buddha’s teachings to his disciples).

          At the temple, the Embassy met and discussed with the Thai community and their Swedish family and friends who have played a big part in establishing and supporting the temple throughout the years.