Honda plant in eastern Bangkok

Honda plant in eastern Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Sandbags are piled up as a defense against flooding at the entrance of Honda Motor Co.'s motorcycle plant in the Ladkrabang industrial complex in eastern Bangkok on Oct. 24, 2011.

Japan's Prince Akishino awarded honorary degree in Thailand

Japan's Prince Akishino awarded honorary degree in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japanese Prince Akishino receives an honorary doctorate in fisheries science from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in Bangkok on March 22. The president of the prestigious tertiary institution said in a congratulatory message that Prince Akishino has made great contributions to fishery biology, natural science and ichthyology.

Charity concert held in Bangkok for Japanese quake victims

Charity concert held in Bangkok for Japanese quake victims

A charity concert is held in Bangkok on April 28, 2016 in an effort to collect donations to help victims of recent deadly earthquakes in Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture. The event was organized by King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang and alumni of Japan's Tokai University in Thailand, as the two universities have had a close academic relationship for over 50 years. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan's Prince Akishino awarded honorary degree in Thailand

Japan's Prince Akishino awarded honorary degree in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japanese Prince Akishino receives an honorary doctorate in fisheries science from King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang in Bangkok on March 22. The president of the prestigious tertiary institution said in a congratulatory message that Prince Akishino has made great contributions to fishery biology, natural science and ichthyology. (Kyodo)

Honda plant in eastern Bangkok

Honda plant in eastern Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - Sandbags are piled up as a defense against flooding at the entrance of Honda Motor Co.'s motorcycle plant in the Ladkrabang industrial complex in eastern Bangkok on Oct. 24, 2011. (Kyodo)