On 29 April 2026, Her Excellency Mrs. Piyapin Niyomrerks, Ambassador of Thailand to Kazakhstan, together with officials and staff of the Royal Thai Embassy in Astana, participated in “Spring Fest 2026,” held at Maqsut Narikbayev University in Astana. The event is an annual festival organized by the University with the aim of promoting mutual cultural understanding, broadening students’ perspectives, and providing a platform for cultural diversity through the participation of foreign embassies and international organizations based in Astana.

 

On this occasion, the Royal Thai Embassy set up a booth to showcase Thai culture, featuring Thai cuisine, including “Kratong Thong,” which attracted significant interest from students and participants. The atmosphere of the event was vibrant, offering attendees opportunities to learn about and experience cultural diversity through various activities, including international food tasting and cultural performances.

 

The Embassy’s participation in this event represents an important opportunity to promote Thailand’s image and Soft Power among youth and academic institutions in Kazakhstan. It also contributed to strengthening people-to-people ties, which form a vital foundation of international relations, in line with Thailand’s proactive diplomatic policy to expand cooperation with Kazakhstan and the broader Central Asian region.