On 29 September 2026, Mr. Racha Aribarg, Consul-General of Thailand in Chennai, participated in the “Namaste Asia 2026: South India Meets Asia” seminar, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Southern Region, in Chennai, under the theme “South India & Southeast Asia: Driving Manufacturing & Supply Chain Partnerships.” During the “Diplomatic Perspectives” session, Consul-General Racha shared his views on the opportunities and potential for the Thai private sector to promote trade and investment cooperation between Thailand and various states in South India.

On 22-23 September 2026, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chennai organized a Thai cooking demonstration and workshop at Pondicherry Institute of Hotel Management. Chef Nongkran Tanong served as the instructor, sharing knowledge on selecting ingredients for Thai cuisine and providing a demonstration of Thai cooking techniques.

On the afternoon of 15 September 2026, Consul-General Racha Aribarg met with Mr. Joseph M. Kallivayalil, Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Kerala, and Mr. Santosh Kumar, Vice Chairman of CII Kerala, to discuss ways to promote trade and investment between Thailand and the State of Kerala.

On 15 September 2026, Consul-General Racha Aribarg met with Mr. R. Krishnaraj, Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Kochi, to establish a coordination network on consular matters, particularly in providing assistance to Thai nationals in the area.

On 14 September 2026, Consul-General Racha Aribarg visited Nangelil Ayurveda Medical College, an educational institution and Ayurvedic hospital in Kerala, to discuss cooperation in alternative medicine and Ayurveda between Thailand and the State of Kerala

During the visit to Hyderabad, a delegation from the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (iNT), Mahidol University, visited the International Institute of Information Technology – Hyderabad (IIIT-Hyderabad) and IIT Hyderabad to explore the role of higher education institutions in translating research into product development for startups. This represents an important component of Telangana’s innovation ecosystem and startup incubation system.