From March 22–23, 2026, Ms. Pajaree Pungpak, Consul-General of Thailand in Chicago, led a delegation to visit Thai students at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and Michigan State University (East Lansing). The visit aimed to check on student welfare and discuss initiatives to strengthen Thai student networks and collaborations across the Midwest region.

The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago continues to actively engage with the Thai diaspora. On March 22, the Consul-General led a delegation to Michigan to participate in merit-making ceremonies at the Midwest International Buddhist Vihara and Wat Paknam Michigan. The visit served as a valuable opportunity to connect with the local Thai community, learn about their well-being, and share important updates regarding consular services.

On March 15, 2026, Ms. Bacharee Puengpak, Consul-General of Thailand in Chicago, along with consulate staff and the local Thai community, participated in a merit-making ceremony at Wat Buddhadhamma. The occasion featured alms-giving, chanting, and a sermon on the Great Birth (Vessantara Jataka), providing a meaningful opportunity for the Consul-General to engage with and strengthen ties with the Thai community in Chicago.

On March 13, 2026, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago welcomed approximately 40 Thai faculty members and students for the first networking event of the year. Led by Consul-General Bacharee Puengpak, the gathering served as a vital platform to strengthen the Thai academic community and introduce the integrated missions of "Team Thailand" in Chicago.

On March 11, 2026, Consul-General Bacharee Puengpak paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Reyna Torres Mendivil, Consul-General of Mexico and Dean of the Chicago Consular Corps (CCC). The meeting served as a platform to discuss the strategic functions of the CCC and celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Mexico, with both leaders pledging to deepen cooperation within the Chicago consular community