FOLLOW US
International Day of Peace Celebrated in Thailand
Written by UPF - Thailand
Friday, September 19, 2014
Bangkok, Thailand - In schools throughout Thailand, the UN International Day of Peace was observed at 8:00 am on Sept. 19, 2014, with the reading peace messages and observing one minute of silence.
At the main event in Rajadhivas School in Bangkok, Mr. Somtob Tosurat, director of Rajadhivas School, gave welcoming remarks, and Mr. Anan Rangabtuk, an inspector of the Ministry of Education, gave the keynote address. Gen. Terdsak Marrome, president of UPF-Thailand, read the message from Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, prime minister of Thailand, and Dr. Gwang-Jo Kim, director of UNESCO Bangkok, read UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message on the International Day of Peace 2014.
If you find this page helpful and informative please consider making donation. Your donation will help Universal Peace Federation (UPF) provide new and improved reports, analysis and publications to you and everyone around the world.
UPF is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization and all donations are tax deductible in the United States. Receipts are automatically provided for donations of or above $250.00.
|
Donate to the Universal Peace Federation: Your donation to support the general programs of UPF. |
Donate to the Religious Youth Service (RYS): Your donation will be used for service projects around the world. |
Donate to UPF's Africa Projects: Your donation will be used for projects in Africa. |
Related Articles
Russia
Moscow Football Event Promotes Noble Rivalry
Moscow, Russia—The Lyubertsy District of Moscow Region was the site of a Play Football for Peace tournament.
Switzerland
Swiss Football Event Includes Peace Education
Novazzano, Switzerland—UPF in Ticino Canton, together with the local football club, held the tenth edition of the Peace Cup children's football tournament.
South Korea
Peace Summit 2023: Session VI-C: IAYSP
Seoul, South Korea—IAYSP held a session at the Peace Summit 2023 with a focus on “Climate Crisis and Education.”