Bangkok--20 Oct--TQPR
BELOVEDANNUAL PLOENCHIT FAIR RETURNS FOR 2010 Saturday 27 November 2010, Shrewsbury International School
The highly anticipated 2010 Ploenchit Fair will be held on Saturday 27 November 2010, at the Shrewsbury International School between 10 am — 8 pm. Organized annually by the British Community in Thailand Foundation for the Needy (BCTFN), the fair supports a range of diverse charity projects in all regions of Thailand, to promote self-sufficiency and improve the lives of the needy.
Since first being held at the British Embassy in 1956, the Ploenchit Fair has become one of the biggest and most loved events of the social calendar in Bangkok. The fair features something for everyone to enjoy, creating a great environment for a fun-filled day with family and friends. Featuring over 50 shopping outlets, the Petticoat Lane has charity stalls selling a vast array of treasures ranging from clothes, gifts, and cosmetic products to food stuffs and carpets. Various stalls will offer fun and interctive games for everyone, with a chance to win great prizes.
After delightful shopping and after enjoying such rides as the HSBC Ferris Wheel, Carousel, or go-karts, why don’t treat yourself to a nice meal with a tempting selection from Witch’s British Fish & Chips, the Pie Factory, Coyote’s Mexican, Flavours of India and Masala Art will be joined by Fried Chicken and Hickory Ribs and Bistro 33 - all will ensure a range of foods to sate you’re appetite — hot dogs, hamburgers, pizzas and steak sandwiches grilled to your taste. Our own British Club’s Tea Garden will have speciality cream teas in a haven of peace amid the Fair. Pair your meal with the variety of refreshments available including premium beers and cider, margaritas, and ice cream cocktails.
HOW TO GET THERE
Skytrain to Taksin Station and free shuttle boat service to Shrewsbury School or 1922 Charoen Krung Road (exit Chan Road) off the Expressway, limited parking available.
WHERE THE MONEY GOES
BCTFN has raised over 50 million baht at the Ploenchit Fair since 2000 alone. This has enabled the Committee to support a vast range of diverse charity projects in all regions of Thailand. The fundamental aim of our support is to promote self-sufficiency and to improve the lives of the needy.
The Committee never allocates cash, always oversees the projects personally and monitors progress on a regular monthly basis.
Projects include agricultural schemes, sanitation and irrigation schemes, educational materials and equipment, medical equipment and training, fish and silk worms raising projects, assistance with HIV and Aids awareness programmes, rice banks, village weaving and vocational skills projects. Some 25 — 30 different Thai charities are supported every year. For full details please refer to our website www.ploenchitfair.org
For media enquiries, please contact;
Shaun Pham/ Maetavarin Maneekulpan
TQPR Thailand Tel: 0 2260 5820*119; 115
Fax: 0 2260 5847-8; Email:
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Further details of both the Ploenchit Fair and the charities that receive benefit can be found on the official web site at www.ploenchitfair.com or www.bctfn.org and there will be further details available in the coming months.