On April 27, 2026, Ms. Bajaree Phueghpak, Consul-General of Thailand in Chicago, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Matt Pinnell, Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma, at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City. This high-level meeting aimed to fortify the long-standing relationship between Thailand and Oklahoma, with a focus on expanding bilateral cooperation in economic development, academic exchange, and tourism.

On 21 April 2026, Ms. Bacharee Puengpak, Consul-General of Thailand in Chicago, welcomed Ms. Saranyanat Bohn, President of the Nuad Thai and Spa Association of America (NTSAA), and her delegation at the Royal Thai Consulate-General. The meeting took place during the association's professional training program held at the Voco Chicago Downtown Hotel from 21-23 April 2026.

On April 16, 2026, the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago, led by Consul-General Ms. Bacharee Puengpak, joined the Thai Association of Greater St. Louis and the Missouri History Museum to celebrate the Thai New Year. The event showcased the richness of Thai culture through traditional performances, culinary delights, and interactive exhibitions, successfully fostering community spirit and cultural exchange between Thai and international audiences in Missouri.

On 18-19 April 2026, Consul-General Bacharee Puengpak visited Missouri to celebrate the Songkran Festival at Wat Phrasriratanaram and engage with the local Thai community. During the visit, she consulted with Thai entrepreneurs at Global Foods Market to promote Thai products and met with students from Saint Louis University to discuss their well-being and future cooperation.

The spirit of Songkran flourished across Illinois this April as the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago took part in the annual Thai New Year festivities. From serene morning prayers to the joyful Rod Nam Dum Hua ceremony, these celebrations at Wat Dhammararam and Wat Pa Chicago highlighted the enduring bond and rich traditions of the Thai diaspora in the United States