On 10 March 2023, H.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs together with Mr. Sarun Charoensuwan, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr. Phnombootra Chadrajoti, Director General of the Fine Arts Department of Thailand led the Diplomatic Corps and representatives of International Organizations on a special tour of the National Museum Bangkok, to spend a "Night at the Museum" uncovering an exquisite collection of artifacts which have inspired the theme "East meets West: A Journey through Time."
There were over 120 participants at the event, including high-ranking officials and officers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Fine Arts Department, Ambassadors, Charges d'Affaires a.i. and Consul-Generals and spouses from 27 countries as well as a representative from UNESCO in Thailand and the Association of Spouses of Officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (ASOMFA). H.E. Mr. Waldemar Dubaniowski, Ambassador of Poland to Thailand and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Thailand was also present.
Many participants joined the event dressed in national costume, traditional Thai or “East meets West” themed attire. The event was also joined by curators from the Office of National Museums as well as foreign and Thai volunteers from the "National Museum Volunteers" who guided the different tour groups.
The evening was part of the "Night @ the Museum" programme run by the National Museum Bangkok, an event open to all interested visitors. Apart from what was showcased this evening, the Museum hosts many more exhibitions and artifacts for visitors to explore. Members of the Diplomatic Corps were welcome to revisit the Museum as well to explore with the Fine Arts Department ways to promote further cooperation in the near future.