On 4 March 2017, Privy Councilor ACM Chalit Pookpasuk was presided in annual gala dinner and fair organized by the Niyom Thai Association at Montien Riverside Hotel Bangkok. On that event, Dr. Sumeth Tantivechakul was the keynote speaker delivered special speech on the topic of teaching from the beloved King late Rama IX. This association is currently running under the leadership of Dr. Chollada who is serving as a President of the Association.