The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka is organizing a photography contest, titled "More Alike than We Might Think: Unpacking Linkages and Similarities between Thailand and Bangladesh", as part of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and Thailand.

The contest activity aims to promote deeper understanding between Thai and Bangladeshi peoples through photographs illustrating the two nations' similarities in diverse aspects, said the Thai Embassy in Dhaka on Thursday.

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The Embassy welcomed photograph entries from Thai or Bangladeshi nationals, both as an individual or as duo, regardless of age and residence.

Contestants can submit photographs from now until 31 August 2022 (17.00 hours Bangladesh time). For further queries, contestants can contact the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka via Facebook or email at [email protected]

The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka will only consider photographs received within the deadline and will select 30 shortlisted photographs (15 pairs) for display on the Embassy's Facebook and website from 11 September 2022.

They will also be exhibited at the reception commemorating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Bangladesh on 5 October 2022 (to be confirmed).

The result of the contest will be announced on 2 October 2022. The award presentation ceremony will be held at the reception on the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations on 5 October 2022.

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"My Bangladesh"

The Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka will also organize a creative video clip contest on the theme "My Bangladesh" as part of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Thailand and Bangladesh.

It aims to promote understanding between the peoples by providing the opportunity to the younger generation in Bangladesh to present their country to the Thai people.

Contestants can submit a video clip from now until 31 August 2022 (18.00 hours Bangladesh time).