Contact
Dr. Lek Thaveetermsakul, MD4 UCF Building, Rakhamheang 24 Rd.
Huamark, Bangkapi
Bangkok
Bangkok
Thailand
10240
66-2-718-7766 ext. 220, 230
thailand@upf.org
http://www.upf.or.th
Thailand
4 UCF Building, Rakhamheang 24 Rd.
Huamark, Bangkapi
Bangkok
Bangkok
Thailand
10240
66-2-718-7766 ext. 220, 230
thailand@upf.org
http://www.upf.or.th
Global Peace Council Member
Gen. Terdsak Marrome
Special aide-de-camp to The King, Ministry of Defense
Thailand Hosts Second Asian Leadership Conference
Bangkok, Thailand - Fifty-six participants from nine countries tasted Thai hospitality and learned about Dr. Sun Myung Moon's universal principles of peace at an Asian Leadership Conference August 1-5.
First Asian Leadership Conference in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand - A total of 56 participants from four nations attended a four-day seminar in Bangkok, Thailand, July 10-14, 2013 that centered on UPF’s Principles of Peace.
Day of Families Observed in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand - In commemoration of the United Nations’ International Day of Families, UPF-Thailand and the Family Federation for World Peace-Thailand held two seminars: in Bangkok May 6-8 and in Kalasin province May 10 and 11.
Interfaith Conference in Bangkok on Strengthening Families
Bangkok, Thailand - The Chairman of the Committee of Religions, Art and Culture of the House of Representative of Parliament of Thailand gave the keynote address at a Feb. 7, 2013 conference in Bangkok on "Interreligious Principles for Strengthening Families."
Interfaith Peace Blessing Festival Held in Northern Thailand
Chiangmai, Thailand - Around 400 couples participated in an Interfaith Peace Festival on Dec. 23, 2012 at Hangdong Municipality Hall in the Hangdong district of Chiangmai province in northern Thailand.
Marriage as a Paradigm of Peace in Thailand
Hat Yai City, Songkhla Province, Thailand – An interreligious wedding and marriage rededication of 1,100 took place in Hat Yai and Songkhla on Oct. 7, 2012.
Steps to Peace in Southern Thailand
Songkhla, Thailand – UPF-Thailand took a step forward to peace in a separatist area of southern Thailand with a conference in Songkhla on the topic “Good Governance and Interreligious Cooperation for Lasting Peace” Oct. 5–7, 2012.
Day of Families Observed in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF-Thailand and the Family Federation for World Peace-Thailand celebrated the International Day of Families in Bangkok on May 13.
Decades of Religious Youth Service Build Bonds Among Thai Youth
Since 1989, Religious Youth Service has been organizing interfaith service-learning projects for youth in various parts of Thailand. Here is a sampling of reports of projects through 2012.
Buddhist, Muslim, and Christian Youth Serve a School in Northern Thailand
Baan Dadthongchareon, Thailand - A Religious Youth Project in an agricultural community in northern Thailand from March 15 to 19 promoted understanding, friendship, and harmony among participants. The 70 Buddhist, Muslim, Christian, and Catholic youth worked together to improve a children's playground, build vegetable and fruit gardens, repair the road inside the school compound, and build a water drainage system.
Interfaith Harmony Week Commemorated in Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF-Thailand joined hands with other religious organizations to organize a World Interfaith Harmony Week program at its Peace Embassy in Bangkok on February 7. The 300 people in attendance included Buddhist monks, religious leaders, civil society leaders, NGO representatives, military and government representatives, Ambassadors for Peace, and youth leaders.
C. Kullavanijaya: Towards an Era of Interfaith Cooperation and Peace
Address to the International Leadership Conference, Seoul, Korea, January 2012
Developments in the Pattani region of southern Thailand over the centuries are given as an example of people of different faiths living together.
Thai Youth Clean Flood Damage at a Muslim School
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF launched "Peace Volunteer Thailand" with a mobilization of Muslim, Christian and Buddhist to clean flood damage at a Muslim school in Bangkok on Dec. 8, 2011.
Bringing Relief to Thai Flood Victims
Bangkok, Thailand - Volunteers provided food and supplies to people in Bangkok and provinces to the north affected by flooding in October and November 2011 and helped strengthen barriers against rising waters.
Donations Sought for Flood Relief in Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand - Thailand is facing its worst flooding in over 50 years with the water levels as high as three meters (ten feet) in certain parts of the country. It has claimed the lives of over 500 people so far, and hundreds of thousands of people are homeless.
Thai Interreligious Council Inaugurated on Day of Peace
Bangkok, Thailand - The Interreligious Peace Council of Thailand was inaugurated in Bangkok on the International Day of Peace, Sept. 21, 2011.
Day of Peace Observed in Thai Schools with One Minute of Silence
Students in schools throughout Thailand opened the school day on the International Day of Peace, September 21, by observing one minute of silent prayer and meditation for peace and by listening to readings of peace messages from the UN Secretary General and the Prime Minister of Thailand.
Day of Peace in Thailand Promoted by a Video Clip Contest
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF-Thailand organized video clip contest on the theme "Peace is ... what is peace in your mind?" to raise awareness of the UN International Day of Peace. The contest was promoted on university campuses, the mass media, and social networking sites. Prizes were awarded at the International Day of Peace commemoration in Bangkok on September 21.
More Consultations about a Thai Interreligious Council
Bangkok, Thailand - The Committee for the Establishment of an Interreligious Peace Council in Thailand held consultations in August 2011 in preparation the council's formation on Sept. 21, 2011.
Gaining Support for a Thai Interreligious Council
Bangkok, Thailand - The proposal to establish an Interreligious Peace Council in Thailand is gaining momentum as committee members visit national leaders of the various religions in Thailand.