On Sunday 2 April 2023, H.E Mr. Sek Wannamethee, Ambassador of Thailand, and Spouse presided over ฟ religious ceremony for Songkran, or Thai New Year at Thai Temple in Waterloo. The religious service was led by the Head Abbot of the Thai Temple in Waterloo. Members of Team Thailand and about 300 people from the Thai community participated in the ceremony. On this occasion, the Ambassador and Spouse and participants made merit and participated in religious activities including the pouring of scented water to celebrate the Thai New Year.