On April 30, the Chair of the MI Steering Committee, Dr. Narongchai Akrasanee, hosted a warm farewell reception in honour of H.E. Mr. Jonathan Kings, Ambassador of New Zealand to Thailand, Lao PDR, and Cambodia, in recognition of his steadfast advocacy for sustainable development and his dedication to strengthening bonds across the Mekong subregion.

 

The gathering brought together Ms. Dana Avram from the Embassy of New Zealand, Bangkok (MI Council Member for New Zealand), Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn, MI Executive Director, and Mr. Maes Suwantra, Counselor of the Thailand International Cooperation Agency.

 

The Mekong Institute extends its sincere appreciation to Ambassador Kings for his valued partnership and contributions and wishes him every success in the next chapter of his journey.