The Ministry of Labour’s Housewife Association awarded the winner of the Thai ancient rare kite contest at the Red Cross 2018 event, building The Ministry of Labor’s reputation.
On November 23, 2018, Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Jarin Chakkaphark, Associate Professor Dr. Rattana Chakkaphark, President of the Ministry of Labour’s Housewife Association and the ministry’s executive committee visited the Ministry of Labour’s booth at the Red Cross 2018 event “125 Years of the Thai Red Society, 100 Hearts”. The Permanent Secretary of Labour and President of the Housewife Association presented the award on behalf of the association, valued 15,000 Baht to Ms. Orapin Boonnok from the Bangkok Social Security Office Area, along with a trophy from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for best Thai ancient rare kite as a boost in morale for building the reputation of the Ministry of Labour.
Ms. Orapin also received 15,000 Baht from the Thai Red Cross Society. The runner-up were representatives from Bangkok agencies, whereas the second runner-up were representatives from the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Two commendation awards were given to representatives from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and Chulalongkorn University.
The Red Cross event this year celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Thai Red Cross, with an exhibition under the theme “125 Years of the Thai Red Society, 100 Hearts”. Activities include knowledge sharing sessions, professional skills development with demonstrations and independent career training by agencies under the Ministry of Labour such as the making of Sirindhorn silk cocoon keyrings, tie-dye handkerchiefs, cocktails, gel candles, fabric stone scarves, glass blowing, fabric stone brooches, including games of Bingo and lucky draw. There will be many awards, such as 1 salung of gold, half a salung of gold and quality electrical appliances. High quality and inexpensive goods will also be on sale such as clothes, bags, cra-wolollipops from Celebrate Wealth Co., Ltd, goods from bakeries, Pasunan Thai Style, Patita Cotton, Petchaboon Blankets, Pan Ling from Lopburi, sports apparel, jewellery and much more.
The Ministry of Labour thus invited the people to join the event and the ministry’s booth to create memories, look back on good things and create happiness in celebration of the Red Cross Event 2018 throughout the 9 days and nights during 23 Nov – 1 Dec 2018 from 10.30 – 22.00 hours at Lumpini Park, Gate 1, opposite Lumpini police station, Wireless road, without entrance fee. The earnings from the Red Cross Society will be to provide relief, treatment and get rid of harm to the poor to improve their quality of life.
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Division of Public Relations/
News by Nattaporn Chuean-iam/
Photos by Sompob Silbut/
November 24, 2018/
