05 March 2014- The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok was among the 54 countries that participated in the 47th annual Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar 2014 held at Siam Paragon Shopping Center in Bangkok, from March 1 to 2.   The Bazaar is under Royal Patronage and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorm, Executive Vice-President of the Thai Red Cross Society, graced the opening ceremony and visited all the participating booths.

The Philippine booth showcased Philippine traditional costumes, handicrafts, and food and beverage products manufactured by Philippine companies based in Thailand such as San Miguel Marketing (Thailand) Limited and Thai Liwayway Food Industries Co. Ltd., Goldilocks Bakeshop Company Limited Thailand and UNILAB Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.-Great Eastern Drug Co. Ltd.. The event was a great opportunity for these companies to promote and sell their products in Thailand.

The Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar is a yearly charity event organized by the Thai Red Cross Society in coordination with the Diplomatic Participants Committee composed of the wives of the diplomats and diplomatic representatives based in Thailand.  The bazaar raises funds for various projects of the Thai Red Cross Society for the needy and the underprivileged people of Thailand, promotes local products from the participating countries and strengthens good the relationship among the participants. END