“Mobile Consular Services at Thai Fair, Wat Mongkoltepmunee, Pennsylvania”

On June 28, 2026, Miss Somjai Taphaopong, Consul General of Thailand in New York, Miss Thammajit Thitimontre, Consul together with the staff of the Royal Thai Consulate General in New York, provided mobile consular services during the Thai Fair at Wat Mongkoltepmunee, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The services included passport and Thai identification card, legalization, and visa & consular consultations for Thai nationals residing in Pennsylvania and nearby states.

The team also paid respects to Phra Rajmongkolvithes, the Abbot of Wat Mongkoltepmunee, and acquired the well-being of the monastic community and local Thai activities, especially the Sunday Buddhist School. This school, supported by a group of volunteer teachers and Thai parents, offers Thai language and cultural education to youth grown up in the United States.

Additionally, Consul General attended the Thai Fair's opening ceremony and delivered an opening remarks expressing appreciation toward Wat Mongkoltepmunee for continued effort in organizing annual Thai Fair. The event featured Thai products and cuisine from all regions of Thailand, cultural performances, Muay Thai by Thai youth, and dressing Thai traditional costume by the attendees. As tradition, the Thai Fair at Wat Mongkoltepmunee reflects the strength and unity of the Thai community in Pennsylvania and neighboring areas in preserving and promoting Thai identity, culture, and community pride among both Thai and local people.

The Royal Thai Consulate-General in New York cordially invites Thai nationals residing in the 10 jurisdiction states to stay update for upcoming mobile consular activity. We wish to also thank all members of the Thai community for your interest in our activities as always.