On 9 March 2016, Consul-General Dusit Manapan attended the Japan-Thailand Friendship Association of Kyoto Prefectural Assembly 2016 General Meeting at New Miyako Hotel, Kyoto. Mr. Yoshihiro Ueda, Chairman of the Kyoto Prefectural Assembly and Mr. Shuichi Yamauchi, Vice Governor of Kyoto Prefecture also attended the meeting.
The Japan-Thailand Friendship Association of Kyoto Prefectural Assembly, with Mr. Masaharu Murata as the chairman, has 42 members. In close coordination with  the Japan – Thailand Education Exchange Society, it has carried out several activities to promote                                                                the bilateral relations between Thailand and Japan. On 9 October 2016, it will organize an event called “Thai Culture Fair in Kyoto 2016” at the Kyoto International Conference Center to promote Thai culture in Kyoto.
 In his remarks during the opening session, Consul-General Dusit emphasized the historical importance of Kyoto. Moreover, Kyoto is famous worldwide for its rich beautiful tourist attractions. It is also a good role model in the area of modern development while being able to preserve the environment and culture in a balanced manner. Kyoto is also important for Thailand-Japan bilateral relations. Co-operation between Thailand and Kyoto covers broad areas. Thai delegations of various levels have visited Kyoto regularly. Recently, on 29 February, Consul-General Dusit accompanied a group of delegates from the Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences – iCeMS) of Kyoto University to Thailand to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with  Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC) in Rayong Province, Thailand. The Consul-General also emphasized his readiness to work closely with the Japan-Thailand Friendship Association of Kyoto Prefectural Assembly in strengthening the close and cordial friendship between Thailand and Japan.