Thai Studies Presentation at DFAT

The Thai Studies conference was a real hit in 2011 and we need to thank our key sponsor, the Australia-Thailand Institute for financial and technical supports.

In November, I was invited by DFAT and ATI to give a brief presentation on Thai studies conference to the public. The function was well-attended by a number of key people from the Royal Thai embassy, the ATI and DFAT.

His Excellency Dr Kriangsak Kittichaisaree (Thai Ambassador to Australia) addresses the gathering

Dr Nattavud Pimpa (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) presents details of his ATI supported grant project with the gathering

His Excellency Dr Kriangsak Kittichaisaree (Thai Ambassador to Australia) and Mr Bill Patterson (Ambassador for Counter Terrorism, and former Australian Ambassador to Bangkok, Dec 04-Jul 08)

Ms Vanessa Wood (Director, ATI Secretariat), His Excellency Dr Kriangsak Kittichaisaree (Thai Ambassador to Australia) and Mr Jeremy Hanson, MLA (Member for Molonglo)

Mr Mike Courtnall, Chair of the Australia Thailand Institute addresses the gathering

Mr Nick Stewart (Canberra Times), Mr Kirk Conningham (Leighton Holdings) and Mr Jeremy Hanson, MLA (Member for Molonglo)

Mr Justin Scarr (Royal Surf Life Saving Society Australia) and Ms Tarina Rubin (Program Manager, SwimSafe Thailand) present details of their ATI supported grant project with the gathering

Mr Bassim Blazey (Assistant Secretary, South-East Asia Bilateral Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) with Mr Stephen Cutting and Ms Lucie Cutting (ATI grant recipients)