The Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar returns on Saturday and Sunday at Siam Paragon's Royal Paragon Hall, where shoppers can go on an around-the-world shopping spree without the jet lag.
The annual charity event is organised by the Thai Red Cross Society and the spouses of diplomats in Thailand.
Under the theme ''Giving Colors Our Lives'', this year's edition brings a host of colourful products, unique to each country. Among the souvenirs is a multipurpose wheeled bag featuring symbolic colours of all 57 participating countries.
Newcomers to the event include Vietnam, Egypt, Kazakhstan and Montenegro.
Among the signature products available are Bulgarian soap, New Zealand sheep placenta skincare, Bangladeshi saris, Bhutanese traditional costumes, Chinese qipao, Mongolian cashmere, Nepalese textiles and Indonesian batik.
The bazaar's food assortments include salmon from Norway and a variety of cheeses, teas, coffees and wines from Europe, not to mention agricultural products and other items from Thailand's Royal Projects.
Additionally, there will be an international food zone, for shoppers to taste sample cuisines of all kinds. Activities include the international costume photo corner, cultural performances and Lucky Stars game.
Priced at 50 baht, raffle tickets provide an opportunity to win prizes such as plane tickets, gold jewellery, refrigerators and mobile phones, as well as accommodations and meal vouchers from leading hotels.
The 52nd Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar will be held on March 2 and 3, from 10am-10pm at Royal Paragon Hall, on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon. Admission is 50 baht per person. Proceeds go to the Thai Red Cross Society.
