On 8th December 2016, Mr. Ek-att Thitaram, Charge d’Affaires, the Royal Thai Embassy in Kathmandu, and Phra Sribodhivedes, Chief Abbot of the Royal Thai Monastery, Lumbini, presented financial aid of 291, 603.5 NPRs (approximately 94,000 Baht) to Mr. Siddhartha Ranjit, Chairman of Youth Eye Service (YES) at the Ambassador’s residence. This financial aid is a joint collaboration between the Royal Thai Embassy in Kathmandu and the Royal Thai Monastery, Lumbini, which supports free cataract surgery and eye examination organized by the YES to improve the quality of life of the vulnerable with eye problems.