The event, which was held at the Grand Ballroom, JW Marriott Bangkok, was well attended by many distinguished guests, including Sidi Hammon Doudou, far left, Deputy Head of Mission, Kingdom of Morocco, and Bangladeshi ambassador, Shahed Akhtar, third left.

Support for education

Aphismai Phayackaporn, centre, managing director of Bluetoffee and Raja Thuraisingham, left, executive director, recently presented Bt1 million proceeds from the limited edition of the book 'Gemstones: A Thai Love Story' to Khwankeo Vajarodaya, right, chairman of the Distance Learning Foundation to support the development of Thailand's education. The donation ceremony was held at Rajprachanukroh Foundation.

Unido anniversary

Ayumi Fujino, third left, representative, Unido Thailand, recently hosted a cocktail reception to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation at Star 29, Plaza Athenee Bangkok, A Royal Meridien Hotel. The event was attended by Joana Merlin Scholtes, far left, UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Thailand, Piyabutr Cholvijarn, second left, Deputy Industry Minister, and Argentinean ambassador Felipe Frydman, far right.

Music and Art event opens

Phusit Sasitaranondha, third left, managing director, Expolink Global Network, Vinai Phanturak, third right, president, Music Association of Thailand, Chatchai Boonyarat, fourth left, vice chairman, Thai Chamber of Commerce, Nipat Dithipen, fourth right, deputy director general, Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau and Jhitraporn Techacharn, centre, director general, Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion, presided over the opening of the recent International Trade Exhibition, Conference, Workshop and Special Events for Music & Art 2006 (MIND 2006) at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.

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