On 12 ^th February 2026, Mr.Otaka Masato, the Ambasssador of Japan to Thailand, presided over the reception to celebrate the 66^th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan and the National Day of Japan. In this regard, General Kantnat Nikornyanont, WVO Director-General, together with Mrs. Jittanant Nikornyanont, President of the WVO Wives Association attended the reception at Plenary Hall, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok.