The Ministry of Labour, together with Tang Hua Seng Thonburi, organized the eighth blood donation, in honour of His Majesty the King. The activity supports blood supply for the Thai Red Cross to help workers who face accidents from work. IT also promotes all sectors to realize sacrifices and good deeds without expecting rewards in return.
On October 26, 2019, the Ministry of Labour joined Tang Hua Seng Thonburi organized the eighth blood donation in honour of His Majesty the King’s coronation. The activity was hosted at Tang Hua Seng shopping center in Thonburi, Bangplad, Bangkok. Senior Vice President of Procurement and Operations of Tang Hua Seng Department Store Co., Ltd, Mr. Manat Ronakonkitanant, reported on the purpose of the event. Permanent Secretary of Labour Mr. Suthi Sukosol presided over the opening ceremony of the activity, whereby the ministry’s senior executives also joined the event. The Permanent Secretary of Labour said that on the auspicious occasion of the royal coronation in 2019, the Ministry of Labour had determined to organize the activities. It has collaborated with government agencies and private organizations to organize events to honour and continue the royal aspiration of His Majesty the King, who wishes to develop the country for prosperity and ensure the people have a better life. It also supports blood supply to the Thai Red Cross, to help workers who experience dangers from work, as well as supports and encourages businesses and participants to realize sacrifices and good deeds to repay the land, with no hope of return.
Mr. Suthi said that this activity is the eighth time from the target 15 times, which takes place at the Ministry of Labour, government offices and organizations both centrally and regionally, between May 2019 to April 2020. The blood donations aim to fulfill the King’s royal command and determination in improving the quality of life of the people, supporting the blood supply to the Thai Red Cross in helping people injured at work. The activities are also a campaign to encourage those who participate in realizing the sacrifice and good deeds without expecting rewards, as well as being an expression of loyalty. The blood donations have received excellent cooperation and support from organizations and the Thai Red Cross. The past seven events had a total of 1,870 registered users, and 1,625 units of blood received, equivalent to 650,000 ccs.
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Division of Public Relations/
News & photos by Chaninthorn Phettab/
26 October 2019
