On 3 November, Mr. Pakavat Tansakul, Director General of the Department of Diplomatic Procedures The Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed that the leaders or representatives of the economic zone visit Thailand to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting during November 18-19. Airports used for reception include Air Wing 6 (above 6), Air Force One, airport, Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi Airport
while U-Tapao Airport It is used as a landing area for planes only. If the airport is in Bangkok There is not enough parking space for the plane. The ceremony to welcome the leaders at the airport will be simple with the minister acting as the government representative to welcome him. As for the leader’s accommodation, there are 20 hotels in the central area of Bangkok.
for the welcoming ceremony of economic zone leaders and representatives who attended the meeting It will be officially held at the Queen Sirikit National Conference Center on November 18, starting at 08:45 by Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. welcome and touch the leaders of all economic zones
At the same time, there are leaders who travel with their spouses as well. Recently, I was informed that there were leaders from 9 economic zones who brought their spouses with them. The schedule of the aforementioned spouse will also be held on November 18, the wife of the Prime Minister of Thailand. leads the couple to visit the museum within the Art and Craft Center Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province and the Prime Minister’s wife will also host a lunch. before they all travel back to Bangkok around 2:00 pm
After that, the leaders of the economic zone along with their spouses are supposed to attend the meeting. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at 5:30 pm Later at 8:30 pm, it was a dinner party for the leaders of the economic zone and participants of the meeting, including about 300 people, at the Royal Thai Navy Auditorium. Hosted by the Prime Minister of Thailand for the menu for the leader Cooked by Mr. Chumpol Jangprai, famous Thai chef. At the same time there will be cultural activities. which the Ministry of Culture is mainly responsible for. There will also be a simulation of the retro atmosphere and the Loy Krathong festival at this event.
Souvenirs for APEC Leaders mainly responsible for the Ministry of Culture Includes metal sculptures from the Wat Sri Suphan community, Chiang Mai province, a jewelry box decorated with metal images from the Sri Suphan temple community. given to spouses The metal image that uses recycled materials, neckties, shawls, handkerchiefs, cloth masks, which are hand-woven silk products with natural colors from Pak Thong Chai District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, printed with the Chalom logo. Set as a pattern of guardians, a special edition of the list of silk producers and entrepreneurs throughout the country. Prepared by the National Identity Enhancement Office, Commemorative Coins prepared by the Treasury Department. also give souvenirs to the leaders and their spouses, such as a silver niello frame that will give a photo of the leader while attending which will be given later and a lithium box with a silver rim
For the exercise of the APEC leader’s car parade The Department of Diplomatic Procedures and the Royal Thai Police will hold two exercises: 1. On November 6, the road will be closed at around 19.00, the route from the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center to 20 hotels, Chakri Maha Throne Hall, castle, navy hall Then come back to the convention center 2. On November 12, the road is closed from around 19.00 o’clock. To the airport on 6, Don Mueang Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport go to the hotel Then come back to the conference center. these big exercises Many roads and expressways will also be closed.
A reporter from Government House reported that the Cabinet Secretariat has published a circular sent to the Cabinet, ministries and departments It is important that the Cabinet approves on 1 November to approve special public holidays in the Bangkok area. ., Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan during the 29th APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and related meetings (more) as follows:
1. At the meeting Between 16-18 November 2022, traffic on the routes around the Queen Sirikit Convention Center will be closed. and to refrain from using Benjakitti Park
2. The subway service during 16-18 November 2022 will stop picking up passengers only at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center station. until the meeting has ended.
3. Provide schools and educational institutions in that area that could be affected by traffic closures Consider refraining from teaching or organizing any activities during 16-18 November 2022, except in the case of important missions that need to be carried out during the days that. which cannot be avoided or postponed
4. In the evening on 18 November 2022, a dinner will be held for APEC leaders in the Navy Auditorium. The country’s leaders and relevant officials will travel back and forth by several routes. therefore asking for cooperation from people from all sectors Avoid or refrain from using vehicles on the road in the relevant route. This includes boat traffic on the Chao Phraya River. Water traffic will also be closed on 18 November.
Reporters also reported that For leaders confirmed to be attending the meeting at the moment, 14 (excluding Thailand) are: 1. Mr. Anthony Albanesi, Prime Minister of Australia. 2. His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Prime Minister of Brunei 3. Mr. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada 4. Mr. Xi Jinping, President of China 5. Mr. John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong 6. Mr. Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia 7. Mr. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan
8. Mr. Gabriel Boric, President of Chile 9. Mr. Pedro Castelio, President of Peru 10. Marcos Jr., President of the Philippines 11. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, President of Vietnam 12. Mrs Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand 13. Mr. James Marape, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea 14. Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of Singapore
As for the leaders of the economic zones who are due to meet the Prime Minister of Thailand at Government House there was the Leader of Vietnam on November 16, the French and Chinese Leaders on November 17, the Crown Prince and the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia on November 18.
