On September 9, 2023, Consul General Somjai Taphaopong, together with Director Ketsuree Vijaranakorn of the Thai Trade Center, and Director Santi Sawangcharoen of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, attended the fashion show by Mongkol Muay Thai at Sony Hall in New York City as part of the New York Fashion Week. After the show, Consul General Somjai also presented a bouquet of flowers to congratulate Phakapan Salao, founder, owner, and designer of Mongkol Muay Thai, on the show’s immense success.

      Mongkol Muay Thai is a brand of Muay Thai clothing and gear based in the U.S. Its aim is to provide Muay Thai athletes in the U.S. with a selection of quality products and to promote the popularity of Muay Thai among our American friends.