On February 27, 2020 HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Executive Vice President of the Thai Red Cross Society, graciously presided over the opening ceremony of “The 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar” at Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon Shopping Center. Attending were executives of the Thai Red Cross Society - Secretary General Phan Wannamethee, Treasurer Khunying Jada Wattanasiritham, Director of Fund Raising Bureau Khan Prachuabmoh, Society Deputy Director of Fundraising Bureau Janprapa Vichitcholchai. Also presence were Chairperson of Diplomatic Participant Committee of The 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar and spouse of the Peruvian Ambassador Mrs. María Ximena Rios Hamann, Board of Director of Siam Paragon Katevalee Napasab and Managing Director of Royal Paragon Hall Talun Theng, together with executives of Siam Paragon’s and the event’s sponsors.
The Thai Red Cross Society, together with spouses of the diplomats to Thailand presented the annual charity shopping fair “The 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar,” under the concept “Shop the World at the Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar.” This year saw the very first hybrid Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar, offering both on-ground and online experiences. This adaptive format is in accordance with the ongoing COVID-19 precaution also enables shoppers across the country to join the fair anywhere, anytime via www.dpcredcrossbazaar.com, thanks to ARIP Public Company Limited for the e-commerce platform development. Shoppers also had access to online shopping and enjoyed varieties of delivery options including Pick & Pack by Thailand Post, pick up, or order online and self pick-up at the fair. Other engaging online activities included raffle tickets, live international performance as well as online donation to support charitable projects.
On-ground activities at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon offered varieties of qualities products sourced from various countries across the globe. This year welcomed first-timer like Cambodia, and returnees like Nigeria and Panama with their local specialties like the famous Panama hat and handicrafts. All the participating countries also sourced their best and rare local products to offer at irresistible price. In addition, the Raffle tickets, priced at THB50, featured ranges of appealing prizes such as iPad Gen 8 32GB Wi-Fi, and Suzuki 125cc motorcycles. Prizes will be drawn on April 28, 2021 at the Fund Raising Bureau of Thai Red Cross Society and results will be announced on www.redcrossfundraising.org and www.facebook.com/Redcrossfundraising. Featured also were lucky draw, an auction for specially-designed shopping cart made exclusively for the opening ceremony and traditional performances, for example, from the Embassies of Russia, Indonesia and Kazakhstan. The event strictly follows the Ministry of Public Health’s safety measures and social distancing guidelines. Application QueQ is applied to facilitate the social distancing measures.
Proceeds from organizing “The 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar” will be allocated to support underprivileged children, women, people with disabilities and senior citizens according to the objectives of the event’s committee, in accordance with the Thai Red Cross Society’s framework.
The Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar is supported by government entities and the private sector including Heritage Snack and Food Company Limited, DAKS by ICC International Public Company Limited, Phiboonchai Maepranom Thai Chili Paste Company Limited, Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission. (NBTC), Fitness Excellence Company Limited.(Thailand), Mega Lifesciences PTY Public Company Limited, PM 80 Company Limited, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) and Cordy Biotech Limited. WONDERFUL CHAIN BY SPHERE, The Association Of Thai-Africa Relations, SOFIT X CARE STEP, Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance Public Company Limited and Royal Paragon Hall.
The Thai Red Cross Society, together with spouses of the diplomats to Thailand presented the annual charity shopping fair “The 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar,” under the concept “Shop the World at the Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar.” This year saw the very first hybrid Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar, offering both on-ground and online experiences. This adaptive format is in accordance with the ongoing COVID-19 precaution also enables shoppers across the country to join the fair anywhere, anytime via www.dpcredcrossbazaar.com, thanks to ARIP Public Company Limited for the e-commerce platform development. Shoppers also had access to online shopping and enjoyed varieties of delivery options including Pick & Pack by Thailand Post, pick up, or order online and self pick-up at the fair. Other engaging online activities included raffle tickets, live international performance as well as online donation to support charitable projects.
On-ground activities at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon offered varieties of qualities products sourced from various countries across the globe. This year welcomed first-timer like Cambodia, and returnees like Nigeria and Panama with their local specialties like the famous Panama hat and handicrafts. All the participating countries also sourced their best and rare local products to offer at irresistible price. In addition, the Raffle tickets, priced at THB50, featured ranges of appealing prizes such as iPad Gen 8 32GB Wi-Fi, and Suzuki 125cc motorcycles. Prizes will be drawn on April 28, 2021 at the Fund Raising Bureau of Thai Red Cross Society and results will be announced on www.redcrossfundraising.org and www.facebook.com/Redcrossfundraising. Featured also were lucky draw, an auction for specially-designed shopping cart made exclusively for the opening ceremony and traditional performances, for example, from the Embassies of Russia, Indonesia and Kazakhstan. The event strictly follows the Ministry of Public Health’s safety measures and social distancing guidelines. Application QueQ is applied to facilitate the social distancing measures.
Proceeds from organizing “The 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar” will be allocated to support underprivileged children, women, people with disabilities and senior citizens according to the objectives of the event’s committee, in accordance with the Thai Red Cross Society’s framework.
The Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar is supported by government entities and the private sector including Heritage Snack and Food Company Limited, DAKS by ICC International Public Company Limited, Phiboonchai Maepranom Thai Chili Paste Company Limited, Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission. (NBTC), Fitness Excellence Company Limited.(Thailand), Mega Lifesciences PTY Public Company Limited, PM 80 Company Limited, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) and Cordy Biotech Limited. WONDERFUL CHAIN BY SPHERE, The Association Of Thai-Africa Relations, SOFIT X CARE STEP, Krungthai-AXA Life Insurance Public Company Limited and Royal Paragon Hall.
