On 19 February 2010, H.E. Mr. Krit Kraichitti, Ambassador of Thailand, along with his wife and the Embassy’s officials participated in the inauguration ceremony of a Buddhist Ordination, organized by the Royal Thai Government on the Auspicious Occasion of the 82nd Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. H.E. Mr. Virachai Virameteekul, Minister Attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, presided over the ceremony. The group of approximately 150 Thai monks and laymen traveled to visit significant Buddhist sites in India and Nepal during 20 February – 1 March 2010.