PHL Embassy in Bangkok Participates in 2018 Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar
Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon (2nd from left) with Mr. Mark Ronald Lim (middle), General Manager of Thai Liwayway Food Industries while waiting for the Opening Ceremony of the 51st Red Cross Bazaar held on 24-25 February 2018 at the Royal Paragon Hall of the Siam Paragon Shopping and Entertainment Centre, Bangkok.
08 March 2018 BANGKOK — The Philippine Embassy was among the 53 foreign embassies that actively participated in the 51st Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar held at the Royal Paragon Hall of the Siam Paragon Shopping and Entertainment Centre in Bangkok on 24-24 February. The Bazaar is an event organized yearly by the Thai Red Cross Society in collaboration with the Diplomatic Participants Committee, in order to raise funds for the Society’s charity projects benefitting the needy and under-privilege people of Thailand.
Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Mary Jo A. Bernardo-Aragon attended the opening ceremony, which was presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who is also the Executive Vice President of the Thai Red Cross Society. During the customary tour and inspection of all booths, Ambassador Aragon stood by the Philippine Booth to greet HRH Princess Sirindhorn and to briefly introduce the Philippine products on offer.
The Philippine Booth showcased products produced by Philippine companies based in Thailand, such as Goldilocks Bakeshop Co. and the Thai Liwayway Food Industries. Philippine food items like vinegar, dried mango, coco sugar, bottled coco jam, and many more were showcased on the display by the Philippine Special Agriculture Representative in Thailand. Visitor of the Philippine Booth enjoyed the taste of sample pili nuts and mango kernels, which generated much interest. END
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Philippine food products on display at the Philippine Booth and sold to the visiting public and patrons of the 51st Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar held on 24-25 February 2018.