Bangkok, 27 March 2021-The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok, led by Ambassador Millicent Cruz-Paredes, participated in the 54th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar held at the Royal Paragon Hall at Siam Paragon on 27-29 March 2021. The Bazaar, which is under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, is annually organized by the Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS) in collaboration with the Diplomatic Participants Committee (DPC) composed of members of the diplomatic corps in Thailand, in order to raise funds for the needy and underprivileged children and women of Thailand. As in the previous years, Princess Sirindhorn presided over the Opening Ceremony. The theme for this year’s Bazaar was “Shop the World at the Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar.
Ambassador Millicent Cruz-Paredes presenting a basket full of 7D Dried Mangoes to HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn during the presentation of gifts
Ambassador Paredes showcasing to visitors the Philippine products of Thai Liwayway Food Industries, a Thailand-based Philippine company that has been supporting Philippine participation in the Bazaar through the years
Ambassador Paredes (middle), Cultural Officer Evonne Avril Manayao (right), and Mr. Timothy Lafuente (left), Sales & Marketing Manager of the Thai Liwayway Food Industries, pose in front of the Philippine booth.
