Embassy of India

BANGKOK 

PRESS RELEASE 

4th International Day of Yoga was celebrated in Bangkok on Sunday, 17 June, 2018 by Embassy of India, with support from its partners. Yoga enthusiasts from all walks of life thronged the prestigious Chulalongkorn University Playgrounds in droves to participate in mass yoga session. 

H.E. Mr. Santi Pawai, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism & Sports of Thailand, H.E. Mr. Kaveh Zahedi, Deputy Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific(UNESCAP), Ms. Farida Waller, Miss Universe Thailand 2012, Ms. Phimonwan Honthongkham, Thai Actress & Prof. Dr. Pirongrong Ramasoota, Vice President for Social Outreach and Global Engagement, Chulalongkorn University graced the occasion by their participation as distinguished Guests. Ambassadors of many countries, diplomatic personnel & Government Officials of Thailand attended the Event.  Ambassador H.E. Bhagwant Singh Bishnoi delivered the welcome remarks. Mass Yoga Session was coordinated by Mr. Sanjeev Chaturvedi and Ms. Jiraporn of Divine Yoga, along with their team of Yoga volunteer teachers. The turnout of yoga enthusiasts and lovers at the Chulalongkorn University Playgrounds was about 7800.

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