On 8 August 2025, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok, led by Chargée d’Affaires, Thea Ottmann, took part in the ASEAN Family Run to commemorate the 58th anniversary of the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
The event, organised by Thailand’s Department of ASEAN Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together ASEAN stakeholders and partners. Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Maris Sangiampongsa, opened the event with remarks before joining the run. Among the participants were Bangkok Governor Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt, representatives of the diplomatic corps from ASEAN member and partner states, as well as delegates from government agencies and the private sector.
The year 2025 also marks the 10th anniversary of the ASEAN–Norway Sectoral Dialogue Partnership. The Norwegian Embassy noted that Norway looks forward to strengthening cooperation with ASEAN in key areas such as ocean sustainability, the green transition, and trade and investment.
