On November 19, Khru Prateep and Dr. Tatsuya Hata were invited by the Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mr. Otaka Masato, to join the occasion of the presentation of the Certificate of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation to Mr. Shimada Atsushi (President of Japanese Association in Thailand) at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence. Mr. Shimada Atsushi was presented with the certificate in recognition of his invaluable contribution to promoting understanding between Japan and Thailand. The DPF has enjoyed long-term, good relationships with both the Japan Embassy and the Japanese Association.