On 12 July, 2014 at 7.00 p.m. H.E.Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Ambassador of Thailand in Canberra, delivered a speech in official opening of a charity concert “Bond between Thai – Lao” at Mounties Club in Mount Pritchard, New South Wales. Mr. Chris Hayes, Member of the Representative in Fowler, New South Wales and leader of the Australia opposition party also attended and gave a speech at the event.