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On 11 July 2025, Her Excellency Mrs. Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of the Philippines along with members of Team Thailand in the Philippines visited and received a briefing at United Pulp and Paper Co., Inc (UPPC), Calumpit, Bulacan. 

UPPC is the Philippines’ leading manufacturer of high-quality industrial grade paper used for corrugated packaging products with approximately 30% marketshare and created more than 400 jobs locally. UPPC uses 100% local reclaimed paper in its manufacturing process making its products sustainable and environmentally friendly. UPPC is a subsidiary of SCGP, the leading multinational consumer packaging solutions provider in South East Asia.

On 16 July 2025, the Royal Thai Embassy in Manila organized a social service activity under the “Royal Initiative Volunteers” program to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the Birthday Anniversaries of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana of the Kingdom of Thailand on 28 July and 3 June 2025, respectively. The Royal Thai Embassy together with members of Team Thailand in the Philippines donated Thai Hom Mali Jasmine rice and dry foods to the Philippines Red Cross for further use in voluntary service especially for victims of disasters.

H.E. Mrs. Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of the Philippines handed over the donation to the Philippine Red Cross through Mr. Richard J. Gordon, Chairman and CEO of the Philippine Red Cross and Dr. Gwendolyn Pang, Secretary General of the Philippine Red Cross. Present at the ceremony were officials of the Royal Thai Embassy, members of Team Thailand in the Philippines including representatives from Thai private sectors. 

The Philippine Red Cross is the country’s premier humanitarian organization providing medical and health care services, disaster preparedness and response, blood transfusion services, and quality of life promotion in the Philippines and abroad.

On 14 July 2025, Hon. Roy L. Chiongbian, Honorary Consul of Thailand in Cebu, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mrs. Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of the Philippines, at the Thai Residence. Also in attendance were Mr. Rangsant Srimangkorn, Minister; Mrs. Narttaporn Nitimontree, Minister Counsellor; and Mr. Louie James Montesa, Assistant to the Honorary Consul.

Ambassador Makawadee extended her congratulations to Honorary Consul Roy Chiongbian on the two-year extension of his tenure, recently endorsed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. She also expressed appreciation for the Honorary Consulate’s consistent support for the Embassy’s various missions. The Ambassador welcomed the opportunity to hear insights and recommendations from the Honorary Consul, given his success as a prominent Filipino businessman and his extensive network, particularly on ways to further strengthen Thailand–Philippines cooperation across various sectors.

In return, the Honorary Consul congratulated the Ambassador on her appointment as Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of the Philippines and reaffirmed his full support for the Embassy’s activities. Both sides also exchanged views on economic cooperation between Thailand and the Philippines, as well as on the assistance and protection of Thai nationals living in Cebu.

During 28 - 29 June 2025, the Royal Thai Embassy in Manila organized the Thai Festival Manila 2025 2025 at Legazpi Active Park in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), City Government of Makati, Makati Central Estate Association (MACEA), San Lorenzo Barangay, Ayala Land, alongside relevant Thai agencies and Thai businesses in the Philippines. The Thai Festival Manila 2025 was organized under the objective of showcasing Thai culture and recognition while also bridging even closer people-to-people ties between Thailand and the Philippines.

Her Excellency Mrs. Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Republic of the Philippines presided over the opening ceremony and was joined by the Honorable Mel-Len Abigail S. Binay, then-Mayor of Makati, as guest of honor. Present at the ceremony were high-level representatives of the City of Makati, members of the diplomatic corps, Filipinos, and Thais. The Thai Festival Manila 2025 promoted Thailand’s soft power through (1) cultural heritage which included a demonstration of Thai traditional dances and Muay Thai from Huachiew Chalermprakiet University, fruit and vegetable carvings, and traditional Thai massages; (2) Thai food and beverages from 25 Thai vendors; and (3) Thail film screening of You & Me & Me with a special appearance for a fan meet and greet by actress Baipor (Thitiya Jirapornsilp), the breakout star of You & Me & Me. Throughout the two-day event, there were approximately 5,000 participants who participated in the festivities.

This year’s iteration of Thai Festival Manila 2025 concluded with great success and garnered a lot of attention from Filipinos and expats alike. The festival was organized under Thailand’s “5F cultural policy” which covered Festival, Food, Film, and Fighting. In 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, in collaboration with partner agencies, is organizing Thai Festivals across 45 cities in 32 countries worldwide.