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Bangkok
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Global Peace Council Member
Muslims Support Interreligious Peace Council in Thailand
May 31, 2011
Bangkok, Thailand - The Committee for the Establishment of an Interreligious Peace Council in Thailand met with a representative of Imam Aziz Pitakkhumpol, Sheikh of Thailand, on May 31 to consult about the proposal to establish an Interreligious Peace Council in Thailand.
Day of Families Observed in Bangkok
May 15, 2011
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF-Thailand and the Family Federation for World Peace-Thailand joined hands with family-related government representatives to celebrate the International Day of Families in Bangkok on May 15.
Hindus Support Interreligious Peace Council in Thailand
May 1, 2011
Bangkok, Thailand - The committee to establish an Interreligious Peace Council of Thailand, met with the President of the Hindu Samaj Association and Representative of the Chief Brahm of the Royal Brahman Temple on May 21 to consult with them about the proposed council.
Thai Ambassadors for Peace Send Gift to Japan
April 21, 2011
Bangkok, Thailand - Mrs. Nittaya Laksanavisit, representating Thai Ambassadors for Peace, gave a donation of money to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan to Mr. Kamol Thananopavarn, Assistant Secretary General of UPF-Thailand.
Buddhist Interest in Thai Interreligious Council
April 19, 2011
Bangkok, Thailand - The proposal to establish an interreligious peace council in Thailand received a positive response from the Office of National Buddhism.
Conference Promotes an Interreligious Peace Council in Thailand
February 23, 2011
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF Thailand hosted a meeting on February 23 to discuss the creation of an Interreligious Peace Council in Thailand and the eventual establishment of a similar council within the United Nations. The Thai Council will work to solve conflict and promote cooperation, morality, goodness, and peace in Thai society.
Steps toward a Thai Interreligious Peace Council
December 22, 2010
Bangkok, Thailand - UPF-Thailand hosted a consultation on December 22 about a possible interreligious peace council in Thailand.
Day of Peace in Bangkok, Thailand
September 21, 2010
Bangkok, Thailand - Approximately 200,000 students, teachers, and parents joined the “One Minute of Silence” campaign to commemorate the International Day of Peace in Thailand on September 21.
In Memoriam: Pradit Chareonthaitawee
September 19, 2010
Bangkok, Thailand: UPF-Thailand announces with regret the passing of Professor Pradit Chareonthaitawee (1932-2010), Ambassador for Peace, President of UPF-Thailand, and one of the nation’s most prominent public citizens, after a lengthy illness.
Consultation in Bangkok on an Interreligious Council at the UN
August 30, 2010
Bangkok, Thailand – UPF-Thailand convened two consultations regarding UPF's proposal for an interreligious council at the UN: one with members of UPF-Thailand's Sub-committee on Religion and and a second with representatives Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism.
UPF Chair Meets with Buddhist Leaders in Thailand
August 3, 2010
Bangkok, Thailand - Rev. Hyung Jin Moon and his wife Yeon Ah arrived in Thailand, the seat of Theravada Buddhism worldwide, as part of a peace trip connecting with the spiritual legacy in nations of Asia.
Honoring a Legacy of Peace in Bangkok
June 29, 2010
Bangkok, Thailand - The Universal Peace Federation of Thailand hosted a Legacy of Peace program at the Swissotel Le Concorde on June 29, honoring nine prominent Thai individuals.
Sharing the Religious Youth Service Vision in Asia
May 17, 2010
Bangkok, Thailand - On May 17, the turmoil of a political conflict was spilling into violence in one section of Bangkok. In another section of the city the UPF invited me as International Director of Religious Youth Service to make a presentation about our service-learning activities to leaders from 16 nations of South and South-East Asia.
RYS Students Help with Improvements to School in Plaeng Yao, Thailand
May 16, 2010
Plaeng Yao, Chacheongsao Province, Thailand - Young adults from 10 nations representing five religions came to the rural area of Thailand where the local school had only four classrooms for six grades. When they left the village, they had dramatically elevated the four classrooms nearly four meters, in order to create space below for four new rooms-more than enough space to allow the children to study together with their peers.
Day of Families in Thailand Celebrated at Elementary School
May 15, 2010
Chacheongsao, Thailand - For the International Day of Families, May 15, a presentation on the “Family as the School of Love” was given to the parents in Plaeng Yao District and participants in Religious Youth Service project taking place in at the school. This was followed by various types of family games and awarding of scholarships to 10 students.
Religious Youth Service Project Helps Renovate Thai School
May 7, 2010
Chacheongsao, Thailand - Government officials, Ambassadors for Peace, Muslim leaders, and students welcomed volunteers with Religious Youth Service who are helping to renovate the Prachanukhro School.
First Asian Parliamentarian Leadership Conference Held in Bangkok
October 11, 2009
Bangkok, Thailand - Nearly 150 current and former Asian parliamentarians from ten nations attended the First Asian Parliamentarian Leadership Conference on Peace, October 8-11, 2009 held in Bangkok, organized by UPF-Asia.
Day of Peace in Bangkok
September 28, 2009
Bangkok, Thailand - Events organized for the Day of Peace included a seminar, concert, and observances of one minute of silence in 15 schools.
Young Asian Leaders Attend Bangkok Summit
August 8, 2009
Bangkok, Thailand - Nearly 500 youth from 15 Asian nations attended the second annual International Young Leaders Summit on August 7 in Bangkok, co-hosted by the Youth Federation for World Peace International, Universal Peace Federation-Asia, and the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security.
A Peace Program for Laotians and Thais
March 15, 2009
Udon Thani, Thailand - A peace program for Laotians and Thais was held March 14-15 in Udon Thani, Thailand. Participants enjoyed a two-day educational program with songs and games.
