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The 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar annual charity fair during March 27-29, 2021 at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon

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The Thai Red Cross Society, together with spouses of diplomats and their embassies based in Thailand, present the annual charity fair of the year, the 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar, under the concept “Shop the World at the Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar” for visitors to enjoy shopping products from around the world. The charity fair is honored by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, the Royal Patron of the Thai Red Cross Society, who will preside over the opening ceremony on March 27, 2021 at 8:30AM at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th floor, Siam Paragon. The proceeds from the bazaar will be later passed to HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn's support for the Thai Red Cross Society.

Mr. Khan Prachuabmoh, Director of Fund Raising Bureau, Thai Red Cross Director of the Fund Raising Bureau, talked about the 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar, “It is the first ever hybrid Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar, offering both on-ground and online experiences in line with the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an opportunity for shoppers around Thailand to join the fair anywhere, anytime via www.dpcredcrossbazaar.com. We have received support from ARIP Public Company Limited who has developed an Ecommerce Platform and made it more interesting. There are online activities such as shopping products from participating countries, raffle tickets, live performances by international artists, and donations to support various treatment projects. Those who are interested can purchase early bird tickets for only 40 baht (From 50 baht) each during March 10-25, 2021. For on-ground activities at Royal Paragon Hall on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon, we have products from the 55 participating countries, with booths and activities for prizes, as well as souvenirs and performances. The event is organized in line with safety measures and social distancing practice following the Ministry of Public Health’s guidelines.”

Mrs. María Ximena Rios Hamann, spouse of the Ambassador of Peru to Thailand, as the Chairperson of Diplomatic Participant Committee, said, “The 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar is participated by 55 countries, including first-timer like Cambodia, and returnees like Nigeria and Panama, who will present local products like Panama hats and handicrafts. The participating countries have selected interesting local products and rare items, offered at good prices, so you can purchase great international products without travelling. This year, the committee has also sourced prizes for the raffle tickets, priced at 50 baht each. Namely 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”

The Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar this year has received kind support from 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.