New scheme to upgrade French ties

The Embassy of France in Thailand has launched a new cultural exchange programme dubbed “Sawasdee France”, to further promote the longstanding relationship between the countries.

The programme was launched over the weekend with a reception at the French Embassy.

There, the public was invited to enjoy various stalls and exhibits set up by businesses, education institutes and members of the Franco-Thai community. Visitors were also able to view the artworks around the ambassador’s residence.

Eve Lubin, Counsellor for Culture and Cooperation at the French Embassy, said the embassy has been actively promoting the exchange of arts and culture between the countries since 2004, initially through an event called La Fete (“The Party”). It has now decided to expand the offering.

“It was very successful, but over the years we found the activities had grown beyond parties…