On 31 January 2025, the Royal Thai Embassy and Team Thailand agencies in Canberra organised volunteer activity to commemorate the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua Attaining the Same Age as His Majesty King Buddha Yodfa Chulalok the Great (Rama I) 2025. H.E. Ms. Arjaree Sriratanaban, Ambassador of Thailand to Australia, together with members of Team Thailand agencies in Canberra and their spouses, organized a “Happy Hour” event for elderly residents at Goodwin Aged Care, Farrer in Canberra.

Inspired by the Volunteer Project initiated by His Majesty the King, instilling the sense of helping others and selflessness among all Thais, the two-hour fun-filled event included video presentation about Thailand, a traditional Thai dance performance, live-music session and group sing-along, tasting of Thai snacks, Thai desserts, herbal drinks and coconut juice from Thailand.

This is the 2^nd time that the Royal Thai Embassy and Team Thailand agencies in Canberra organise the “Happy Hour” event at Goodwin Aged Care, Farrer in Canberra. The event brought happiness, warmth and Thai hospitality to all the 70 participants, which included the residents, the executives and staff members of Goodwin Aged Care as well as volunteer staff members of Team Thailand agencies and their spouse.