American-Thai NFL Star Kevin Kaesviharn and his Family Visit Bangkok

To celebrate the 175th Anniversary of U.S. – Thai friendship, the U.S. Embassy hosted Kevin Kaesviharn, the Thai-American football safety with the New Orleans Saints, and his family during his recent visit to Bangkok, Thailand.  Kevin, who was accompanied by his wife, Michelle, and his Thai father, Khun Mongkol, spent three days (June 16, 17 and 20) meeting and greeting new friends and fans here in Bangkok.  First, Kevin and his family visited the Chaopraya Wittayakorn School, where they were welcomed by the school marching band and over 1,500 students waving Thai and American flags.  They also visited the Makasaan Phittaya school, where Kevin made a generous 100,000 baht donation to the school’s scholarship program, and later met with Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayothin.  On his last day in Bangkok, Kevin was joined by Ambassador Eric G. John and together they attended the annual American Flag Football Tournament.  Before the tournament started, Kevin conducted a short football clinic with several Thai youth teams.  Throughout his visit, Kevin emphasized to kids in his talks the importance of setting goals, believing in oneself and working hard.  Kevin also shared with his audience how happy he was to visit Thailand for the first time and to receive such a warm reception from the Thai people.