On 6 July 2014. H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Ambassador of Thailand, Mr. Krit Tankanarat, Minister Counsellor, and Miss Venus Asawapoom, Second Secretary, attended luncheon at Mork restaurant on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Australia-Thailand Association, Canberra, (ATA). On this occasion, ATA awarded the certification of appreciation to the Ambassador for his support and ATA Lifetime membership to Mr. John Milne, former ATA president, for his exceptional contribution to the success of ATA.