CHIANG MAI: Finland's new Honorary Consul in Chiang Mai is Mr. Narong
Kongpraser. He will start his duties this May after Thailand and Finland have
accepted his nomination. His predecessor Dr Supavat Poovakul retired from the
position after having nurtured Thai-Finnish relations for the last decade and a half.
Mr. Narong is a local powerhouse
with good connections. He runs his own business and is a chairman of the Chiang
Mai Chamber of Commerce.
Besides Chiang Mai, Mr. Narong's
nomination covers also the provinces of Chiang Rai, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong
Sot, Nan, Phayao and Phrae.
This is especially good news for
Finnish tourists and Finnish businessmen who are interested in doing business
in and around these Northern Thai provinces.
Admittedly, Thailand
International Tours does not have too many Finnish clients, but we have had a
selection over the years. Hopefully, this development in the Consul will
encourage more Finnish tourists and businessmen to try Thailand.
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