On 21 September 2026, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago, led by Deputy Consul-General Varapol Chensavasdijai, joined the 48th Annual Peace Day celebration at Daley Plaza, reaffirming the Consulate’s commitment to peace and international solidarity. Organized by The Peace School and the Chicago Build the Peace Committee, the event observed the International Day of Peace theme, “Invest in Peace—For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day.” It featured remarks by Chicago leaders, a Minute of Silence with representatives of more than 50 consulates, and the World Peace Flag Ceremony.