The WKF would like to congratulate Mr Bhirombhakdi Chutinant, President of the Thailand Karate Federation, who was bestowed the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette from the Emperor of Japan for the contribution in promoting Karate and enhancing the cordial relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and Japan. The ceremony was held on Tuesday 23rd June 2015 with the presence of H.E. Shiro Sadoshima, Ambassador of Japan in Thailand.