On 7 December 2018, Mrs. Viphawan Benniman, Chargé d'Affaires a.i., hosted an event at the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi with the Thai Community in Abu Dhabi on the occasion of the Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the National Day of the Kingdom of Thailand and Father’s Day. Approximately 100 persons attended the event including diplomats and staffs of the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Thai Labour Office in the United Arab Emirates, Thai Women Circle in Abu Dhabi and the Thai Community in Abu Dhabi.

On this occasion, Mrs. Buaban C. Tucker led the Thai Community to pray and a 9- minute meditation for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The attendees also paid  respect and sang the Royal Anthem for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.