May and June 2018 have come and gone. The Australian Consulate Chiang Mai was active with consular assistance & support, supplying information and undertaking public diplomacy.
Australian Honorary Consul Chiang Mai – May & June 2018 Activity
Australia Pavilion – Chiang Mai World Fair 2018
An 'Australia Pavilion' will be showcased at this year Chiang Mai World Fair, held jointly with Lanna Expo 2018, a popular annual event which targets Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Lampang and Mae Hong Son provinces and last year attracted over 400,000 visitors to the 10-day event.
Australian Embassy Consular Outreach – Chiangmai Program 2018
The Australian Embassy Bangkok undertakes Consular Service Outreach visits to Chiang Mai at Le Meridien Hotel - Next Outreach visit is on 17 August 2018.
Appointment Booking System – Australian Consular Notarial and Passport Service, Bangkok
If you are going to the Australian Embassy Bangkok for notarial or passport services you will need to book an appointment online from 4 July 2018.
Change to Australian Passport Photo Requirements – 1 July 2018
Getting a New Australian Passport - From 1 July 2018 new passport photos must be taken without glasses. This will further strengthen the integrity of the Australian passport. Research commissioned by DFAT has shown that glasses adversely affect passport facial matching – matching is more accurate without glasses. Other passport photo standards are unchanged, such …
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Australian Honorary Consul Chiang Mai – Activity Blog for March & April 2018
Here is the consulate activity report for March and April 2018
Over March and April the Chiang Mai Consulate was active with consular assistance & support, supplying information and undertaking public diplomacy. There were 222 activities involving 122 hours of honorary consul participation.
This bi-monthly post covers highlights of my activity, some statistics on the scope and volume of service as well as upcoming events and information for general awareness.
Consular Outreach & Public Diplomacy Highlights
Among other duties one of the functions of the Honorary Consul is to engage in public diplomacy by representing and promoting Australia. There are often events and ceremonies and invitation that provide this opportunity. While I can’t attend every activity the following highlights (in no particular order) some of the engagement during March and April:
CP International Australian Education Fair
It was an honour to present the opening address and cut the ribbon at the CP International Australian Education Fair held a U Nimman Hotel…
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Our Anzac Day Service in Chiangmai – 25 April 2018
ANZAC Day Dawn Service in Chiang Mai Thailand on 25 April 2018 - A collaborative effort between the Australian Consulate Chiangmai and the House of Praise International Church.
Happy Songkran Festival & Safeguard your Passport
Please safeguard your Australian passport (& other valuables) during Thailand's traditional New Year festival, called Songkran. With lots of water throwing going on you need to keep your passport dry.
Australian Honorary Consul Chiang Mai – Activity Blog for January & February 2018
Here is the Consulate Monthly activity blog for January & February 2018
Over the months of January and February 2018 the consulate was fairly active with consular assistance & support, supplying information and undertaking public diplomacy. This bi-monthly web-post covers highlights of my activity, some statistics on the scope and volume of service as well as upcoming events and information for general awareness.
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Consular & Public Diplomacy Highlights
One of the functions of the Honorary Consul (who volunteers his time), among other duties, is to engage in public diplomacy by representing and promoting Australia. There are often invitations for events and ceremonies that provide this opportunity. While I can’t always attend every event the following highlights (in no particular order) some of the engagement during January and February:
Sabai Sabai Retreat (Function Centre) – It’s the place to be according to their website. It was a business liaison visit and I had an enjoyable afternoon at this venue in Mae On…
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Chiang Mai Flower Festival enjoyed by the Australian Honorary Consul
The Chiang Mai Flower Festival held annually, in early February, is a grand celebration that also marks the end of the cool season and with plenty of flowers is one of the most colourful events of the year.
Australian Student Study Abroad Guide – Thailand
If you know of any Aussie students who might be interested to study in Thailand the Australian Department of Education has created this guide-book of information.
Happy Australia Day 2018 Chiang Mai
Australia Day 2018 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Some of our large Australian community in Chiang Mai took the opportunity to celebrate "Australia Day" at a couple of local Australian businesses. The special day offered a chance to come together, socialise and enjoy - a "bit of Australia in Thailand".
Australian Honorary Consul Activity – November and December 2017
The Australian Honorary Consul, on behalf of the Consulate in Chiang Mai was busy with consular assistance and undertaking public diplomacy in November and December 2017. This post covers highlights of the activity statistics, volume of service as well as some upcoming events.
Australian Honorary Consul Activity- September & October; 2017
The Australian Consulate Chiang Mai was active providing consular support and undertaking public diplomacy in September and October. This bi-monthly post covers highlights of the activity, statistics on the scope and volume of service as well as some upcoming events.
Taste Australia – Food, Products & Education Promotion – 10 Nov
Australia comes to Chiang Mai through the Rimping Supermarkets "Taste Australia" food and products promotion. This event runs from 10 to 12 November and is supported by Austrade and other sponsors.
Australian Honorary Consul Activity – July & August 2017
This post highlights the scope of work and scale of activities for the Australian Honorary Consul in Chiang Mai covering the two month periods of July and August 2017.
Australian Consular Services – “The Charter”; What assistance is and is not available
The Consular Service Charter is intended to inform Australian's (in the North of Thailand) to better understand what consular help may be available and what cannot be provided.
New Hon-Con Site Theme & Consulate Website
Hey followers & visitors, there has been some recent website administration and changes happening.
Honorary Consul in May & June 17
Here is general information regarding the scope of work and scale of activities for the Australian Honorary Consul in Chiang Mai covering the May and June 2017 periods.
Honorary Consul in March & April 17
I thought it might be informative and transparent to share some statistics regarding the work and activities of the Australian Honorary Consul in Chiangmai, from time to time.
