Bangkok--4 Apr--Star PR
Thanida Suiwatana (6th from right), Chief Marketing Officer, Lazada Thailand and Bella Ranee (7th from right) Lazada's brand ambassador donates the marathon's registration fees, without any expense deduction, total of 600,000 THB to six foundations including the One Love Foundation, The Voice Foundation, Foundation for the Blind in Thailand, Seub Nakhasathien Foundation, Nonthapoom Home for Children with Disabilities and the Association for the Promotion of the Status of Women.
Lazada Thailand kicked off celebrations for its 6th anniversary in Southeast Asia with 'Born to Run', a charitable 5km fun run event on 1 April 2018. The event set the pace for further birthday promotions later in the month when a three-day extravaganza, from 25 to 27 April, will feature special discounts, promotions, flash sales and vouchers from a variety of brands and sellers on both international and local products for shoppers to take advantage of.
This year, Lazada gives back to the society who supported it over the years by donating the marathon's registration fees, without any expense deduction, total of 600,000 THB to six foundations including the One Love Foundation, The Voice Foundation, Foundation for the Blind in Thailand, Seub Nakhasathien Foundation, Nonthapoom Home for Children with Disabilities and the Association for the Promotion of the Status of Women.
The buzzing event was held at Queen Sirikit Park from 4.45 am to 8.30 am, and saw around 1,500 health-conscious runners take part. Among the participants were some of the city's best-known faces, including Bella Ranee, Lazada's brand ambassador, and the Face Men's healthy living enthusiasts, Man, Mos and PK. After making it across the finish line, the festivities continued with entertainment and offers in the main sponsor's booths, from brands including Nivea Sun, Saha Group, La Roche Posay, and Warrix. Runners hydrated with Singha drinking water and Milo.
Other sponsors of the weekend extravaganza included Duchess, Fitbit, Jabra, Johnson Health Tech, Vistra, Wacoal, Shopback, and Grab.
Thanida Suiwatana, Chief Marketing Officer, Lazada Thailand and Bella Ranee, Lazada's brand ambassador
Lazada's ethos of giving back on its birthday extends to the end of the month, when it will organize three days of spectacular offers and discounts for online shoppers, including:
- Discounts of up to 90 percent
- More than 600 flash sales on popular items
- Up to 2,000 vouchers on offer– with even more available via the Lazada application
- Special promotions from international and local brands/sellers
"To show our appreciation for six years in the region, we wanted to give something back to society and our customers on our birthday. We commit to continuing to deliver the best service and offers, including fast, free delivery and easy returns, customer-centric benefits including instant messaging services, E-Wallet payments and our newest launch, the Lazada Supermart service. Lazada's application is now ready to be customised to specific interests in order to ease your shopping experience. To celebrate Lazada's 6th anniversary, we want to thank all customers who have supported us and, to demonstrate our gratitude, the marathon event was set up to benefit both local foundations and to kick off the birthday celebrations, which culminate in up to 90 percent discounts for customers between 25 and 27 April," said Alessandro Piscini, CEO Lazada Thailand.
Get ready to be a part of Lazada's 6th anniversary celebration, prepare a list of your favorites now at: https://www.lazada.co.th/birthday-sale/
About Lazada Group
Launched in 2012, Lazada is the number-one online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia – present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. As the pioneer of the eCommerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia, Lazada helps more than 135,000 local and international sellers as well as 3,000 brands serving the 560 million consumers in the region through its marketplace platform, supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions. With over 250 million SKUs available, Lazada offers the widest range of products in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion, sports equipment and groceries. Focused on delivering an excellent customer experience, it offers multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, comprehensive customer care and hassle-free returns through its own first and last mile delivery arm supported by more than 100 logistics partners. Lazada Group is majority owned by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA).