French Alumni Association holds “333 Years from Versailles to Suan Luang Rama 9″ French Style Market in celebration of 333 years of Franco-Thai diplomatic relations
333 years ago when Ayudhaya succeeded in tying knots with France after King Narai sent his envoy to Louis XIV of France led by Orkpravisut Sunthorn, aka Chao Phraya Kosaparn, were not just 333 years of Franco-Thai diplomatic relations, but also 333 years of mutual learning and cooperation, since the first group of former Thai students had set foot in France. King Narai had then selected 12 children from his entourage to be sent to Lycée Louis le Grand in France to study religion, fountain making, construction, silver and gold smith.