Friendship Football Match Dedicated to 30th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Bangkok, December 4 - As part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Kazakhstan's independence, the Embassy organized a friendly football match between representatives of government and commercial organizations of Thailand and members of the diplomatic corps in Bangkok. Сhoosing the format of the ceremonial event, the Embassy tried to combine the celebration with the promotion of the idea of ​​the importance of sports and a healthy lifestyle.

The match was held at the official stadium of the Port Football Club with the active support of a friend of the Embassy, the Manager of the National Football Team of Thailand, Ms. Nualphan Lamsam, as well as the Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan, Mr. Autthanop Pandkamnerd.

The Thai team consisted of officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Culture, the Department of Customs, the Royal Police, the Bangkok Governor’s Office, as well as major companies and business associations. From the diplomatic corps, 9 ambassadors of Mongolia, Peru, Poland,  Saudi Arabia, Norway, Hungary, Kenya, Colombia, Panama, the Consul General of Uzbekistan and diplomats from Russia, Finland, Ukraine and Kazakhstan took part in the event.

 Particular attention during the match was focused on the midfielder of the team of diplomats, Ms. Kjersti Rodsmoe, the Ambassador of Norway to Thailand, the only woman in the team. Ambassador Rodsmoe has become a great example of a strong woman in the modern world.

The football match was held in the spirit of fair play and respect of the teams for each other.

At the end of the match, the participants congratulated Kazakhstan on the 30th anniversary of independence and wished the people of Kazakhstan prosperity and well-being.