Pathumwan Princess Hotel officially commenced its seasonal festivities on Monday 2nd December when the impressive Christmas tree in the lobby area was lit up in a star-studded ceremony.

And once again, the hotel demonstrated its caring side by featuring a highly successful “Afternoon Tea” fundraiser in aid of the Rajavithi Home for Girls. The Home, located only a few kilometers from the hotel, provides wonderful care, education and ultimately job placement for orphaned and poorly cared for children aged 5-18 years. It was represented at the ceremony by its President, Khun Saisom Wongsasulak, and a number of the Home’s children who delightfully entertained guests with Christmas carol singing and Thai dancing. The fundraiser, together with other donations, raised THB 50,000 for Rajavithi Home for Girls, Celebrities who kindly gave up their time to join the occasion included Peter Denman, well known actor from Channel 3’s drama series “Rak Plik Lock”; Khun Fon Kanyapak Intaraksa, First Runner up, Miss Tourism Queen Thailand 2017; Khun Auraiwan Pattanasilp, Miss Universe Thailand 2017; Khun Cat (Arthitiya Benjapak), Miss Grand Srisaket 2018 and Miss Polo Thailand and Asia 2019; Khun O (Krisada Nimala) - Mister Star Bangkok Thailand 2019 and Mister Grand International 2019. They joined the hotel’s General Manager Stefan Heintze and Khun Saisom Wongsasulak to turn on the festive lights, to great appreciation!

Stefan concluded by saying: “Christmas is a joyous time, and also a time to remember those less fortunate than ourselves. And so, as part of MBK’s “Tree for Life” project and with the welcome help of celebrities, guests and visitors, we try to bring a touch of happiness and Christmas spirit to disadvantaged children in Thailand. We have been delighted today to welcome Khun Saisom Wongsasulak and the children from Rajavithi Home for Girls and we hope that we have helped make this year a very happy Christmas for them”.

Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC), led by Asbjørn Warvik Rørtveit (4th from left), in collaboration with World Sushi Skills Institute (WSSI), led by Chef Hirotoshi Ogawa (2nd from left), Director General of World Sushi Skills Institute, hosted Global Sushi Academy 2019 – an exclusive training for 19 Japanese restaurant chefs in food safety and handling Norwegian Salmon.

The occasion was honoured by a visit from Marianne Hagen (3rd from left), State Secretary, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, currently on her visit to Thailand to discuss matters relating to sustainable development and ocean affairs. The event was held at Culineur School of Culinary Arts and Entrepreneurship, 5th Floor of Emporium Department Store.

Supatra Chirathivat (center), Senior Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibilities of Centara Hotels & Resorts presided over “Art for the Heart” Art Exhibition Opening Ceremony by students of IPC International Kindergarten and IPC Green International Preschool and Nursery. Proceeds will be donated to Children’s Hospital Foundation. Event held at Sky Lobby Lounge, Centara Grand at CentralWorld.  
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Giving back to local communities is one of the pillars of the AccorHotels’ Planet 21 programme, which aims to encourage guests, employees, partners, and members of the local community to participate in events and activities that promote sustainability and goodwill.
 
As a result, this festive season the team at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra organised to host 40 children supported by the NAT Association for a fun-filled day of activities before inviting them to join the resort’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
 
On 29th November, the day began when the children arrived at the hotel. They enjoyed lunch at Maya, followed by fun games and activities held at Maya Garden. After this, the children had fun swimming in the pool and playing on the jumping castle and trampolines set up at the Maprow Garden.
 
After the fun-filled afternoon, the children made their way to the lobby for the tree lighting ceremony, where they performed carols while guests took part in a candle ritual. Soon after, Santa arrived to surprise all the children and they were invited to enjoy a live rendition of Frozen. 
 
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Caring Hearts for AIDS Foundation led by Saisom Wongsasuluck, President, together with Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada led by Vipavan Mahadumrongkul, Managing Director, recently organized a Grand Charity Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show, ‘Kid-Tueng-Por-Yang-Por-Piang’ at the hotel’s Le Concorde Ballroom. The event was presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati. Proceeds from the event, with no cost deduction, goes to support underprivileged children at Chalermprakiet 48 Pansa School under Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
 
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​Pornpimol Pakkhem (CEO) and Vasu Sakulanant (Senior Brand Development Director and Partnership) of Pennin Penny Patisseries Co.,Ltd has been organized the grand opening event of Pennii Popcorn Café, the Premium popcorn for popcorn lovers at 7th floor of Central World Plaza with Pakorn Pattanapat, Niti pattanapakdee, Salin Lamsam, Chalermchai Mahagitsiri and Surin kittiyapongpa as the honorable guests.

Doaia (Derya) and Keodeo (Deva) Lokitiyakul have been ardent trekkers in Thailand’s Northern provinces for as long as they can remember. Their parents instilled this love of the outdoors in all their children, taking entire summers to traverse some of the most challenging terrain in the country. On one such trip, their older brother fell seriously ill, miles from the nearest town. Luckily he was able to regain his health enough to make it to safety, but it was a near-death experience. However, Derya and Deva realised how life-threatening it must be for the local villagers, many of whom lack the necessary medicine, to get the help they need. This was when the idea for ‘The Jungle Box’ came to mind. An idea that has won a nationally recognised award and given them an audience to promote it extensively.

Each box contains a selection of over the counter medication and useful tools to take care of minor ailments. Alongside this, they also set up water filtration systems for each village and organise training sessions for health representatives. Derya says the desire to help others is deeply ingrained in her family, and it is something she feels is as important as academics and exam results.

“I believe we grew up as a problem solvers. We saw an issue that affected people and had an idea. After my siblings and I designed something we believed would work, we crowdfunded to access the necessary funds and began the process of distribution.

Derya and Deva named the charity ‘The Jungle Box Project’ and began the arduous process of accessing difficult to reach villages - most of which lie north of Chiang Mai, on the Thai-Myanmar border. Many of these locations are almost impossible to reach in the rainy season. So Derya, Deva, their family and friends made the trip when the weather is best; intending to get medicine to those in need as quickly as possible. As it stands, 56 villages and over 28,000 locals have graciously accepted ‘Jungle Boxes’.

“Perhaps one of the best moments we have had throughout this journey was a local doctor telling me that our supplies were making his job more manageable. Now that certain villages had a Jungle Box, he didn’t have to carry equipment long distances to reach communities not easily accessed by roads. That was awesome! If a doctor can do their job easier, then people are getting the care they need”.

Loy Krathong events at Regent’s International School, Bangkok are always spectacular and this year was yet another fantastic celebration of music and dance for the whole school community. Entitled “Four Eras of the Kingdom” the event saw students from Pre-Nursery to Year 13 as well as teaching staff taking part in Thai dances, theatrical performances and Noppamas contests.
 
The theme reflected the prosperity and preservation of Thai culture for people living peacefully in North, Central, Northeast and Southern Thailand through different dynasties.
 
Dr. Virachai Techavijit, Founder and Chairman of Regent’s International Schools presided over and opened the ceremony. Khun Kwanshanok Techavijit, Director of the school and Mr. Peter Hogan, School Principal were also present. An audience of 1,500 attended this event by wearing stunning Thai-style costume. The convention hall was filled with light, sound, fun, photo booths, food and drinks. It was a night to celebrate Thai culture and also the value of a whole school community working together 
 
The school would like to thank and congratulate all who helped to make this Loy Krathong such a great success.