On 16 July 2024, Ministry of Foreign Affairs organized a public talk “Decoding the Tipiṭaka” at the Ministry to promote awareness of the well-known compilation of Buddhist scriptures, where Mr. Nikorndej Balankura, Director-General of the Department of Information, delivered an opening remarks and more than 150 participants attended the talk.

The Talk was held on the auspicious occasion of the launch of the Special Presentation of The World Tipiṭaka Saj-jhā-ya Phonetic Recitation, King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit Commemorative 2016 Editions: A Gift of Peace and Wisdom for All, and to commemorate the 72nd Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Rama X. In this regard, the Ministry will collaborate with the World Tipiṭaka Foundation to present the newest edition to 36 countries and 2 international organizations.

During the talk, the panelists discussed the Tipiṭaka in many aspects, including Prof. Tongthong Chandransu, Advisor to the Prime Minister, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sasi Pongsarayuth, Head of Western Music Department, Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, and Ms. Chananya Techajaksemar, content creator and YouTuber of “Point of View” channel. Topics including the stories of the Tipiṭaka from the origin until the latest version in Thailand, the innovative application of musical notes to the script, and the younger generations’ aspects on Buddha’s teaching.