The spectacular SKÅL and PATA Bangkok Christmas Charity Fundraiser event took place on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, with a record turnout. The Thai capital’s top travel associations, SKÅL International Bangkok, and the PATA Thailand Chapter put their considerable skills for organizing outstanding memorable events to good use. This time it was to benefit needy causes for their combined Christmas Charity Fundraiser Lunch.
Over 140 travel and tourism executives attended the joint lunch event at the Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok. Hearty festive fare with appropriate libations and the accompaniment of the youthful talents of a new generation of carol singers was followed by the largest number of prizes ever for the lucky draw and silent auction.
For Charities
Aside from the opportunity to welcome in the festive season with industry colleagues and friends, the core objective for the 2 leading travel associations was to raise funds for charities.
The 4 selected charities this year were:
- The Bamboo School of the Mechai Viravaidya Foundation
- The Good Shepherd Sisters Centre
- The PATA Foundation
- The Kusa Panyarachun Scholarship Fund (which helps students studying innovation and tourism-related courses in Thailand).
The Giveaways
The raffle and silent auctions were critical to the fundraising that supports these important charities.
The organizing committee was extremely grateful to its generous sponsors – Thai Airways, Serenity Wines, Paulaner Beers, CoffeeWORKS, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). All received thanks of all those present led by Skål Bangkok’s President Andrew J. Wood and PATA’s Luzi Matzig on behalf of Thailand Chapter Chairman Khun Nond Kalinta.
PATA’s Luzi Matzig welcomes all members and guests for a fun and Merry Christmas lunch
Pictured with the guest of honor HE Ambassador Geoff Doidge from South Africa (4th left) and his lovely wife Carol (3rd right) with Skallegues Tom Sorensen, Heike Garcon, Nicklas Moberg, President Andrew, Kevin Rautenbach. and guest Pat Sorensen
The hard-working Christmas Committee was led by Mr. Tom Sorensen (SKÅL) with Ben Montgomery (PATA), Nicklas Moberg (SKÅL). and Khun Parichat Suntararak (PATA).
SKÅL/PATA Christmas Charity Fundraiser 2019 in Bangkok
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- Hearty festive fare with appropriate libations and the accompaniment of the youthful talents of a new generation of carol singers was followed by the largest number of prizes ever for the lucky draw and silent auction.
- Aside from the opportunity to welcome in the festive season with industry colleagues and friends, the core objective for the 2 leading travel associations was to raise funds for charities.
- The Thai capital's top travel associations, SKÅL International Bangkok, and the PATA Thailand Chapter put their considerable skills for organizing outstanding memorable events to good use.
