On 12 March 2013, Dr. Chaiyong Satjipanon, Ambassador of Thailand to the United States of America, hosted a dinner for a Thai classical dance troupe from the Department of Fine Arts, Ministry of Culture, which performed at the show of “Khon Ramakian – Episode of the Floating Lady” at Wat Thai Washington, D.C. on 10 March 2013. Some Thai communities in the area were also invited to this event.