On 12 - 13 September 2025, Mr. Attapong Pantrat, Minister Counsellor, led the delegation from the Department of Protocol, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to Khon Kaen Province to conduct “Protocol Outreach Programme.” The objectives of the programme were to strengthen the confidence of the foreign missions in Khon Kaen Province on the services of Thai authorities and to promote the e-Protocol system.  The delegation had the opportunity to discuss and exchange views on the facilitation of diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities with the representatives from consular missions and International Organisation located in Khon Kaen Province, namely the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China, the Consulate-General of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, the Consulate-General of Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the French Honorary Consulate, the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Peru and Mekong Institute (MI).  The meeting was very beneficial for the improvements of the Protocol Department’s services.

          The delegation also had a fruitful discussion with Mr. Kitipong Biao-kothi, Director of Damrongdhama Center of Khon Kaen Province, to exchang views on cooperation between the province and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was followed by a meeting with all relevant provincial agencies in Khon Kaen Province.  Moreover, at the Mekong Institute, the delegation presented an overview on the department’s responsibilities to enhance better understanding on diplomatic privileges and immunities as well as protocol for receiving foreign delegations in accordance with Thai and international standards.

           Furthermore, the Protocol delegation conducted site visits of the premises of the foreign consulates in Khon Kaen Province.