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Mr Pongsak Kedsawadevong
the Forum Director of the 54th OSEAL Forum
Thailand is proud to host the 54th Orient and South East Asia Lions create green, which represents Lions Clubs Thailand and also represents
Forum (OSEAL) during 3 - 6 December 2015. After 2 years of preparation, the kindness and generosity of Thai people.
the event is expected to be a great success. EXTRA had a chance to ‘Excellence through Service’ is the slogan of the forum, featuring the
talk with Mr Pongsak Kedsawadevong, the Forum Director, about this generosity of H.M. the King. A great example of royal patronage H.M.
54th Forum. the King has always done what he can for the peoples’ benefit. He
“Lions Clubs International is an organisation with 1.3 million members stated that he could not stop working unless the people have a good
performing valuable services in 210 countries around the globe. The living.
services are divided into 4 main categories: Sharing the Vision, Engaging Mr Pongsak also discussed the opening ceremony of the OSEAL Forum:
Our Youth, Relieving the Hunger, and Protecting Our Environment. All “It will take place on 4 December 2015 at BITEC Bangna, thanks to the
members work voluntarily to help others, without any wages. Lions Clubs professional organising team, comprehensive facilities and convenient
Thailand is honoured to be under the Royal Patronage of H.M. the King, transportation. Lions Clubs Thailand, in cooperation with BITEC Bangna will
and we are deeply appreciative,” said Mr Pongsak. make this forum a great success. In order to pay respect and loyalty to
The Director was proud to mention that of the five nominated countries H.M. the King, the Director of Lions Clubs International has organised
in East and Southeast Asia, Thailand was eventually selected to be the a welcome party and candle lighting ceremony to celebrate H.M. the
host of 54th OSEAL Forum – thanks to resources and capabilities. The King’s birthday on 5 December. This moment will be absolutely impressive,”
objective of this forum is to arrange meetings and seminars to discuss Mr Pongsak assured.
some relevant topics among all members. At the same time, Lions Clubs Following the success of this forum, we will present a good image of
Thailand, as well as the country will become more well - known all around Thailand to the world, which will bring more visitors and more income to
the world. the country.’
“The theme for the 54th OSEAL Forum is ‘Green Team’. The logo is
composed of three main colours: blue, yellow and green. Blue, just like For more information, please visit
the blue in the Thai national flag, symbolises the King, while yellow is www.oseal2015.org
the colour of H.M. the King’s birthday. These two colours mixed together
