Diplomatic Circles

New Thai envoy plans hands-on approach to bring better support to citizens, diaspora

Kallayana Vipattipumiprates arrived in Ottawa in February, straight from his previous posting in Iran, but only presented credentials in October.

Thailand’s Ambassador to Canada Kallayana Vipattipumiprates describes himself as an old-school diplomat who has tried to maintain some of that approach amid the difficulties of COVID-19. Photograph courtesy of the Thai Embassy

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BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN

December 2, 2020

For Thailand’s new ambassador in Ottawa, his priorities are all about people. It’s why he’s travelled to see off many of the repatriation flights sending Thais home, including going last week to Pearson International Airport...

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