On late Saturday, September 24, past US Eastern time.

Which corresponds to the period 3-4 pm on Saturday night as well as in Thailand time.

In New York City, or "New York City", there was a ceremony to open a small street in the county of Queens, which is one of the five metropolitan areas known as

This "capital of the world"

The road is very small and short.

This building is about 2-3 blocks long, which looks really small in the view of American people... but for Thai people in New York.

This is their biggest and most important road.

Because this is a road called "Little Thailand Way" or a road that is named "Thailand" is the first line of the largest city in America.

which will be between 77th Street and Woodside Road in the Elmhurst neighborhood of

Queens County or Queens borough

The area used to be an Asian shopping district.

But later it was occupied by Thai people who came to open the shop.

Many Thai restaurants here have been known as "Little Thailand" or "Thai Model" or "Thai Minimized Thailand" until it is popular among the people in the area.

But it's a "colloquial" word of mouth only...until today.

“Consent” from the Queens County Council to pass the law to officially accept labeling at Head of the Road, reiterating clearly that this is the “Little Thailand Way” that will settle down and endure in New York City, USA.

The Queen's Councilor at the heart of the legislation is Sekar Griznan, who is the district's direct representative.

In an interview with the local media,

“For Thai restaurants and Thai business shops here, besides selling products,

From time to time they will always have events that are symbols of Thailand to show off to New Yorkers.”

“It is a pride not only of Elmhurst or this area...but the pride of

Queens County, us too.

And of course, it's the pride of New York too... The name

“Little Thailand Way”

is the most appropriate name for this street.”

For Thai people who have played an important role in pushing forward, this is Mr. Yuttana Limlertwatee or "Moo Nabon", a former young man from Nabon District.

Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

who went to fight life in New York, probably 40 years ago, until he succeeded as the owner of many Thai restaurants in New York

His Thai restaurant chain "Spice" is a luxury restaurant.

Uniquely decorated in Thai style in Manhattan.

And there's one not far from Broadway.

Mr. Moo has a good relationship with politicians.

many local people

As a member of the Democratic Party

and saw avenues that would push parts of the Elmhurst neighborhood.

which has a number of Thai restaurants and Thai businesses to become the "Little Thailand" area

Previously, he and

Thai friends in New York

have organized various "Thai" festivals in this area many times, especially "Songkran Festival", where Thai food stalls are sold on the street

and Thai performances such as Thai dance or Thai boxing.

until it became famous

It was an activity rejoiced by members of the Queens Grizznan Council and was written as part of a request for the Queens Council to finally adopt legislation.

For the official road opening ceremony this time, according to the program, there will be many important people on stage.

especially the District Councilor Krisnan and Yuttana herself.

As soon as it's finished, there will be a fire.

"Klong Sabat Chai", the symbol of the battle and the declaration of victory of the northern brothers immediately erupted.

In the beginning, there was news that

Deputy Prime Minister

and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, who is on duty in New York, will also attend the opening ceremony.

which later was unable to withdraw in time, so he asked for a new adjustment to come and see the event and give encouragement to Thai people who come to various stalls

Along with various performances at approximately 3 or 4 o'clock on the same day instead.

Expect a fair amount of New Yorkers to visit this event.

As every time when Songkran or other festivals are held on this road.

Because not only will have the opportunity to eat delicious "Thai food" on the roadside at a relatively inexpensive price.

You will also be able to see beautiful performances from Thailand, especially “Klong Yao”, “Thai Dance” and “Muay Thai”, considered to be “good things” from Thailand that have always been liked by Queens and New Yorkers.

According to the latest data, it is reported that only in Queens Administrative Region, there are approximately Thai people living in

15,000-17,000 out of a total population of more than 2 million (2nd most) of the 5 boroughs in New York.

Queens County, which has the largest area of ​​the five, is generally more residential, but is also partly a business district.

such as Elmhurst, etc.

Queens is home to two major airports, John F Kennedy and LaGuardia, and is home to

The Billy Jean King National Tennis Center, a large tennis center, is used as a playing field.

"US Open", one of the four tennis "Grand Slam" that is famous all over the world.

New York's four other boroughs are the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Richmond or Staten Island.

The curious team would like to congratulate the success of the Thai brothers and sisters in New York for bringing "Soft Power" from Thailand to announce to New Yorkers...meanwhile, thank you.

They are the most who never forget their hometown.

Never forget Thailand, which is the land of parents.

Whenever there is an opportunity, they must find a way to express themselves as "Thai" for the new locality they are in to always be aware of.

including small roads

(But too big for us Thai people) called "Little Thailand way" of Queens County of New York City that has just been officially embroidered.

And there was a grand opening ceremony yesterday.

thank you again

For Thais in New York

(And everywhere in the world) that never forget Thailand.

“Zoom”