The Red Cross Festival takes place from every year in August in Thongsala at the roundabout near the pier, where the old warship is.
Thai Red Cross Koh Phangan takes care of old, sick and poor people on the island. Volunteers visit hospitals and private homes, and give people without a family connection the feeling of not being alone and being heard. Of course, blood donation is also a topical concern here. Koh Phangan has several times been the community with the highest blood donation in the Suratthani district.
Combine the useful with the pleasant
At the annual festival, in addition to the obligatory food stalls, you will also find clothing, shoes, souvenirs and much more at reasonable prices. For 20 Bath you can win lots for the main draw buy, or your luck in the “Lucky Pond” with lots of instant wins to attempt. Of course, with each redemption you donate to the Red Cross at the same time.
Further back plays Live music, and give students of local schools dance routines to the best. For the entertainment of the children became a small one bustle built with bouncy castle, trampoline, carousel and train. To the shooting With some skill you can take a stuffed animal home with you.
It prevails wonderful fairground atmosphere. The dealers are charming and friendly, and the ladies of the Red Cross are especially pleased about every foreign visitor.
A short excursion into the history of the “Thai Red Cross”
In 1893, a conflict broke out between Siam (Thailand) and France over land and the left bank of the Mekhong River, which ended in armed conflict. At that time there was no such aid organization in Thailand. A group of women approached the royal family and requested permission to form the Red Cross Unalom Society. The king was very pleased with the proposal and gave his consent as well as a large sum of money. In 1920, the “Thai Red Cross” was recognized by the international committee and has since operated under the umbrella organization of the “International Federation of Red Cross”.
The Thai Red Cross Society remains under the patronage of the royal family, with Queen Sirikit (the Queen Mother after her son's coronation as Rama X) as president and Princess Sirindhorn as vice president.
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