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| A blood donation drive held by the consulate general of Thailand in HCM City on December 1. — VNS Photo Thu Hằng |
HCM CITY — The Thai consulate in HCM City, the Việt Nam Red Cross Society and Thai Business Association in Việt Nam on December 1 organised a blood donation drive to commemorate the birth anniversary of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, December 5, which is also Thailand’s National Day and Father’s Day.
The annual event, which provides hospitals with a safe supply of blood, collected more than 100 units of blood donated by the Thai community living in the city and locals.
Speaking at the event, Wiraka Moodhitaporn, the Thai consul-general, said the event brought together the Thai and Vietnamese communities in a voluntary spirit.
“It showed our gratitude to Việt Nam, which has welcomed … Thai people.
“It also demonstrated the close relationship between Thailand and Việt Nam not only at the Government level but also between the peoples and businesses in the two countries.” — VNS
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| Employees of the Thai consulate and various organisations and businesses hold a bicycle parade on December 1. Photo courtesy of the Consulate General of Thailand in HCM City. |
