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“The 52nd Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar” a huge charity event of the year during March 2-3, 2019 under the theme “Giving Colors Our Lives” at the Royal Paragon Hall on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon.
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Executive Vice President of the Thai Red Cross Society, graciously presided over the opening ceremony “The 52nd Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar”, held by the Thai Red Cross Society and spouses of diplomats in Thailand with Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham, Treasurer of the Thai Red Cross Society, M.R. Priyangsri Wattanakul, Assistant Secretary General, Director of the Fund Raising Bureau of the Thai Red Cross Society, Mrs. Anita Rusdi, Chairperson of Diplomatic Participant Committee, Ambassador’s spouse of Indonesia, Mrs. Pan Peng, Vice Chairperson of Diplomatic Participant Committee, Ambassador’s spouse of China, Mrs. Datin Catherina Christine Cherrian, Raffle Director, Ambassador’s spouse of Malaysia, Mrs.Pasinee Limatibul and Mrs.Katevalee Napasab, Board Director of Siam Paragon Development Co.,Ltd, Mr. Talun Theng, Managing Director of Royal Paragon Hall, Khunying Kingkaew Uathavikul and Khunying Songsamorn Gajaseni, Khunying Rose Boribalburibhand and Kleddao Panichsamai together with board of directors of the Thai Red Cross Society and spouses of diplomats to receive HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at the Royal Paragon Hall on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon.
This year, there were high-quality products from 57 countries by diplomats and their spouses in Thailand. They had brought premium and world-famous products to offer to our shoppers. The products were sold at special prices, so you did not have to travel overseas to purchase them, such as skincare products, like soaps and lotions scented with Bulgarian rose; the queen of flowers, which were the signature products from Bulgaria. There were also sheep placenta products from New Zealand, known for revitalizing, hydrating and anti-aging properties. Syrian soaps, made with olive oil, moisturize the skin. For food, there were salmon from Norway, cheeses from various countries such as France, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands and Greece, and teas, coffees and wines from the EU. Local crafts were also available, such as sari from Bangladesh, Bhutanese traditional costume, qipao dresses and accessories from China, cashmere products from Mongolia, local textiles from Nepal, yarns from Nigeria, Russian dolls, Turkish evil eye, handmade crafts from Peru, Pakistan and other countries, Indonesian batik, Finnish glassware and accessories, and dried fruits and dates from Israel. This year, Spain returned to join the bazaar, and there were newcomers like Vietnam, Egypt, Kazakhstan and Montenegro as well as products from stores under royal projects, raffles by spouses of diplomats, and the Thai Red Cross souvenirs.
This year, there were high-quality products from 57 countries by diplomats and their spouses in Thailand. They had brought premium and world-famous products to offer to our shoppers. The products were sold at special prices, so you did not have to travel overseas to purchase them, such as skincare products, like soaps and lotions scented with Bulgarian rose; the queen of flowers, which were the signature products from Bulgaria. There were also sheep placenta products from New Zealand, known for revitalizing, hydrating and anti-aging properties. Syrian soaps, made with olive oil, moisturize the skin. For food, there were salmon from Norway, cheeses from various countries such as France, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands and Greece, and teas, coffees and wines from the EU. Local crafts were also available, such as sari from Bangladesh, Bhutanese traditional costume, qipao dresses and accessories from China, cashmere products from Mongolia, local textiles from Nepal, yarns from Nigeria, Russian dolls, Turkish evil eye, handmade crafts from Peru, Pakistan and other countries, Indonesian batik, Finnish glassware and accessories, and dried fruits and dates from Israel. This year, Spain returned to join the bazaar, and there were newcomers like Vietnam, Egypt, Kazakhstan and Montenegro as well as products from stores under royal projects, raffles by spouses of diplomats, and the Thai Red Cross souvenirs.
Additionally, the Thai Red Cross Society introduced a special zone at the event: Lucky Stars game and won great prizes, International Food was the zone you could enjoy international dishes that were not commonly found in Thailand and the products that appealed to Gen Y. This year’s bazaar was packed with more activities than ever, with must-watch cultural shows presented by various embassies, such as Indonesia, China, Mexico, Russia, Bhutan, the Philippines, India. On March 2, met “Ya” Janya Thanasawangkul known for her role as “E Phin” an actors from Buppesannivas and “Flute” Chinnapat Kitichaivaranggoon from The Man Series, episode: Petch. On March 3, met “Most” Witsarut Himmarat known for her role as “Joi” an actors from Buppesannivas and “Mint” Mintita Wattanakul from AF3. Additionally, dressed up and experienced the beauty of traditional costumes, took the photos and brought printouts home when you Like & Share the bazaar’s fanpage.
This year presented a trolley bag, designed according to this year’s theme of ‘Giving Colors Our Lives’. The bag featured symbolic colors of all 57 participating countries, combined as one, with a purpose to pass on the joy of giving by supporting the Thai Red Cross Society, as the bazaar has always done for 52 times. The trolley bag cost 500 Baht each and it was brought to auction for charity. Don’t miss the bag auction by the Thai Red Cross Society.
One of the most popular activities was the raffle tickets by spouses of diplomats in Thailand, priced at 50 Baht each. This year, there were more prizes to be won than ever, such as plane tickets from Turkish Airline, Nok Air, Malaysian Airline, and Singapore Airline, as well as gold necklaces and pendants from Beauty Gems, refrigerators, mobile phones, and accommodation and meal vouchers from leading hotels. The prizes were drawn by the committee on March 21, 2019 at the Fund Raising Bureau of the Thai Red Cross Society. Winners were announced on www.redcrossfundraising.org. The proceeds from the Bazaar were later passed to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's support for the Thai Red Cross Society to offer assistance to those in need.
The 52nd Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar received great support from various organizations such as ICC International Public Company Limited, TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited, Heritage Snacks and Food Company Limited, Cordy Biotech Company Limited, Mega Lifesciences PTY Company Limited, Chin Huay Company Limited, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), B.Grimm Group, Deluxe Hotel Supply Company Limited, Natural Bev Company Limited, Boonrawd Trading Company Limited, Bunpong Seafood Company Limited, Beauty From Bulgaria and Haus German Sausage.
This year presented a trolley bag, designed according to this year’s theme of ‘Giving Colors Our Lives’. The bag featured symbolic colors of all 57 participating countries, combined as one, with a purpose to pass on the joy of giving by supporting the Thai Red Cross Society, as the bazaar has always done for 52 times. The trolley bag cost 500 Baht each and it was brought to auction for charity. Don’t miss the bag auction by the Thai Red Cross Society.
One of the most popular activities was the raffle tickets by spouses of diplomats in Thailand, priced at 50 Baht each. This year, there were more prizes to be won than ever, such as plane tickets from Turkish Airline, Nok Air, Malaysian Airline, and Singapore Airline, as well as gold necklaces and pendants from Beauty Gems, refrigerators, mobile phones, and accommodation and meal vouchers from leading hotels. The prizes were drawn by the committee on March 21, 2019 at the Fund Raising Bureau of the Thai Red Cross Society. Winners were announced on www.redcrossfundraising.org. The proceeds from the Bazaar were later passed to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's support for the Thai Red Cross Society to offer assistance to those in need.
The 52nd Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar received great support from various organizations such as ICC International Public Company Limited, TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited, Heritage Snacks and Food Company Limited, Cordy Biotech Company Limited, Mega Lifesciences PTY Company Limited, Chin Huay Company Limited, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), B.Grimm Group, Deluxe Hotel Supply Company Limited, Natural Bev Company Limited, Boonrawd Trading Company Limited, Bunpong Seafood Company Limited, Beauty From Bulgaria and Haus German Sausage.
