The Mall Group Rallies Together to Help Southern Thailand Flood Victims
The Mall Group stands firmly alongside the Thai people, holding the "Because We Are Thai" concert, bringing together Thai artists to send encouragement and raise donations through the Pa Phueng Yam Yak Volunteer Foundation, Thai Red Cross Society, to purchase essential supplies for relief efforts in the affected areas. Phase 1 of the relief effort has already been delivered with support from the Royal Thai Air Force, and assistance continues, including blood donation drives at Fixed Station blood donation rooms in 6 branches of The Mall Group — Emporium, The Mall Lifestore Tha Phra, Ngamwongwan, Bangkae, Bangkapi, and The Mall Korat — to help patients in need of blood at more than 135 hospitals across the South.
"Because We Are Thai" Concert Brings Artists Together
"Because We Are Thai" is one of the key activities under The Mall Group's "Rallying Together to Help Southern Thailand Flood Victims" project, featuring collaboration from leading artists including Tuch Na Takuathung, Num Sornram, Ui Rawiwan, Charas Fuangarom, Took Wiyada, Tik Shiro, Num Sek, Kop Songsit, Jib Wasu, Oh Thannatorn, Vitamin A, Panadda Ruangwuth, and more, along with actress Jaja Pimrata and talented hosts such as Ning Sairaychat, Annop, Earth Sal, and DJ Joe Chalermsak, who joined forces to send encouragement through music to the people of southern Thailand affected by the flooding.
At the event, Dr. Saisom Wongsasuluk, Director and Deputy Secretary-General (Fundraising) of the Pa Phueng Yam Yak Volunteer Foundation, joined the activity and said: "The Foundation would like to thank The Mall Group and all the artists and singers who organized this event. The proceeds from donations will be used to help southern Thai flood victims, covering food, daily necessities, and supporting housing restoration together with the Department of Vocational Education, which will be working in the affected areas. The Foundation will be one of the organizations on the ground, supporting and connecting knowledge, innovation, manpower, funding, and public spirit to provide comprehensive assistance and recovery between the public sector, private sector, and communities during times of hardship from flooding and severe disasters, in line with the Foundation's mission."
Delivering Real Help to the Affected Areas
Beyond the "Because We Are Thai" concert, which offered encouragement and fundraising, The Mall Group, led by Ms. Krisna Amphuch, Vice Chairman of The Mall Group Co., Ltd., delivered food, essential supplies, and recovery equipment sets from Gourmet Market and business partners, transported via the Royal Thai Air Force. Air Vice Marshal Apirat Rangsimakarn, Deputy Director of the Royal Thai Air Force Civil Affairs Department, received and delivered the supplies directly to flood victims, thanks to the collective effort of executives and employees.
Join the Relief Effort
Everyone can be part of helping flood victims by donating money via Siam Commercial Bank, account number 020-3-04545-1, under the name "Pa Phueng Yam Yak Volunteer Foundation, Thai Red Cross Society," or by donating through donation boxes located in front of every Gourmet Market branch.