Bangkok--Jan 14--SET
The Chairman of the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (FeTCO), Mr. Suthep Peetakanont, disclosed that FeTCO will be hosting “A Week of Sending Support to Our Friends in the South”, January 14 — 20. The event is being held in conjunction with three other major bodies in the private sector— the Thai Bankers’ Association (TBA), the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), and the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). Some of Thailand’s biggest entertainment celebrities will also participate. The event is aimed at raising funds for the victims in the South by selling the “From All Thai Hearts to the South” Project’s merchandise, e.g., t-shirts, pins, and greeting cards.
Mr. Suthep said that: “A Week of Sending Support to Our Friends in the South will begin on Friday January 14. The inauguration ceremony will begin at 16:00 hrs at the BTS Skytrain, National Stadium Station, in front of the MBK Center. Dr. Ard Taolanon, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, will graciously be the chairperson launching the event.
The event will have celebrities from many companies joining in the festivities, plus Chulalongkorn University’s cheerleaders. Students from many institutions, e.g., the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Hua Chiew Chalermprakiet University, Baan Somdej Rajabhat University, Suan Kulab School, Bangkok Christian College, and Dhepsirin School, will be volunteers selling the Project’s merchandise along the route from Siam Center, Siam Square, and MBK, to Siam Discovery Center.”
The “From All Thai Hearts to the South” Project’s merchandise will be available until January 20 at 16 main BTS stations as well as 7 underground stations—Queen Sirikit Center, Silom, Hua Lumphong, Jatujak, Ladprao, Thailand Cultural Center, and Sukhumvit. As for the areas outside Bangkok, the merchandise will be available at the Chamber of Commerce offices and universities in all provinces during the same period.
“The collaboration of 4 organizations in the private sector under ’From All Thai Hearts to the South” project has been ongoing. The concert held on December 1, 2004, was very successful, as there were singers from various music houses participating, e.g., Grammy, R.S. Promotion, and Bakery Music. The concert raised nearly THB15 mln. in total. At the charity walk at Lumpini Park on Sunday January 9, there were approximately 4,000 participants.
“Therefore, FeTCO cordially invites the public and investors wishing to join in to show their caring feelings by buying our merchandise during January 14 - 20. The pins are only THB20.00 each. Blank greeting cards are available in 3 designs at THB30.00 per set (3 cards). The revenue will be sent to the ’From All Thai Hearts to the South’ Project to further help victims of the tsunami and the unrest in the South,” said Mr. Suthep.
People who aren’t able to participate during the campaign week can still buy the Project’s merchandise at Central Department Stores, Robinson Department Stores and Family Mart branches. Monetary donations can be made through the “From All Thai Hearts to the South” account at any commercial banks from now until January 31, 2005. Alternatively, during the same period, donations can also be made by sending a short message to 81144, or for fixed line telephones calling 1900 111 213 which operates on an audio-text system. The THB9.00 fee per call will be transferred to the Project without deducting any service fees. This service is a courtesy of the Telecommunications Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage.
For more information,
please contact the Corporate Communication Dept.:
Ladawan Kantawong Tel: 0-2229-2036 /
Kulvida Jintakawong Tel: 0-2229-2037 /
Nattaporn Boonprapa Tel: 0-2229-2049 End.