Finland With New Honorary Consul In Chiang Mai

Finland with New Honorary Consul in Chiang Mai

CHIANG MAI: -- Mr. Narong Kongpraser is Finland's new Honorary Consul in Chiang Mai. He took up his duties in May after both countries, Thailand and Finland, had accepted his nomination. His Predecessor Dr Supavat Poovakul retired from the position after having nurtured Thai-Finnish relations for 15 years.

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.

Tasks of an honorary consul

Honorary consuls are private individuals who take care of their tasks on a part-time basis without remuneration. Together with diplomatic missions, an honorary consul promotes economic and cultural relations between Finland and Thailand, and takes part in strengthening Finland’s image abroad.

An honorary consul can advise Finnish companies, for instance, in obtaining information about local business culture and in finding cooperation partners.

Original news source: http://www.finland.o...6&culture=en-US

Source: http://www.scandasia...61&coun_code=fi

-- ScandAsia 2012-05-10