On 9 August 2026, Mr. Varapol Chensavasdijai, Deputy Consul-General of Thailand in Chicago, met with Mrs. Wilaiporn Rojjanasrirat, President of the Thai Association of Kansas, and a group of Thai entrepreneurs to promote cooperation with each other. The Meeting saw potential for cooperation in many areas including the promotion of Thai food, Thai boxing and cultural activities.

On the same occasion, the Deputy Consul-General also met with representatives from the Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City (EEC) and Kansas City Parks & Recreation to discuss ways through which Thai culture can be promoted in Kansas. The EEC comprises members from over 70 countries including Thailand.