BANGKOK, 6 June 2014, – M.L. Panadda Dissakul, the Deputy Permanent-Secretary for the Ministry of Interior, presided over the opening ceremony of the ‘Music in the Garden’ event at the Health Garden of the Department of Public Relations (PRD) in Soi Areesampan in the capital. The event is part of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)’s efforts to instill peace and unity among Thais.
According to M.L. Panadda, who is also the Acting Permanent-Secretary for the Prime Minister’s Office, the event aims at reintroducing the atmosphere of peace, joy, and harmony to all Thais through the use of music. He also asked them to lend a hand in restoring peace in the nation.
Meanwhile, Director General of the PRD, Apinant Chantarangsri said the event was part of the NCPO’s policy to dissolve political factions and to promote unity among the citizens, essentially paving the way for sustainable peace and reconciliation while moving Thailand forward.
The activity, which kicked off on June 5th, attracted a huge crowd who had a wonderful time enjoying a wide range of instrumental and contemporary music performed by the PRD’s music band. It will be held every Thursday at 4.30 pm, from now on.