On January 23, 2025, Consul-General Katanawadee Kalayanamit, Deputy Consul-General Natnapang Damrongsoontornchai, Consul Urasee Thiratangsathira Jeong, and Ms. Anoma Vongyai, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in Chicago, participated in the annual summit of the Thai Illinois Friendship Alliance (TIFA), led by Chairman Pairoj Vongsvangsiri. The event included a warm welcome for TIFA's new member and a festive celebration of Chinese New Year 2025.