On 5 December 2022, the Royal Thai Consulate-General hosted a reception to celebrate the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand, the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and Thailand's Father Day at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai. The event was given an honour by the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Maktoum bin Butti Al Maktoum, Director of the Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dubai Office, as the Guest of Honour, and attended by the Consular Corps, senior officials from public and private sectors in the United Arab Emirates, and the Thai community in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

On this occasion, Ms. Nantaporn Laobooncharoen, Acting Consul-General, delivered the remarks emphasizing the close and cordial relations between Thailand and the United Arab Emirates in all fields. She also expressed Thailand’s readiness in hosting the Specialised Expo 2028 in Phuket of which the election will be held in June 2023.

Furthermore, the event was entertained by Thai performances, namely Thai traditional dance and Muay Thai, as well as the singing performance. Guests also enjoyed a variety of authentic Thai cuisine and Thai fruits catered by Thai chefs at Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai.