On 21 June 2013, H.E. Mr. Maris Sangiampongsa, Ambassador, welcomed  Ms Numtib Lyons and Ms Wasana Felsche, Thai teachers, and officers from Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia who will be posted to Thailand in 2013. The officers and Thai diplomats participated in Thai Immersion Course. Ambassador and spouse hosted a luncheon for the group at Ambassador Residence, Canberra.