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Amcham's Gala raises 1.1M baht for Thai student scholarships

AMCHAM's Governors' Gala, held on March 16, 2024, at Bangkok's Shangri-La Hotel, successfully raised 1.1 million baht for its scholarship program supporting underprivileged Thai university students.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand celebrated the 2024 Board of Governors while promoting the Amcham Thailand Foundation (ATF).

The pirate-themed event, emphasized by guests' attire, featured a welcoming speech by Governor Chatit Huayhongtong, a toast by U.S. Ambassador Robert F. Godec, entertaining games, live music, and a silent auction with prizes donated by AMCHAM members.
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