On 25 January 2011 from 10.00 – 14.00 hrs., the Royal Thai Embassy under the leadership of Mrs. Jiraporn Jitpatima, wife of the Ambassador of Thailand, in collaboration with Thai Women’s Group, organized a Fashion Show and Lunch Charity at the Ambassador’s residence.   Members of the organizing committee included Mrs. Paschanok Jiemboonsri, wife of  the Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission, Mrs. Buathong Tamjadee, wife of Defence Attache/Army and Mrs. Somsamorn Nichrothanonda, wife of Embassy’s staff.    And Ms. Chotika Suwanwattanna, Second Secretary, was the event’s emcee.

           This event was aimed at raising funds for the unfortunate children. The proceeds, after cost deductions, will be presented to Umeed-e-Noor (UEN) Center, one of the projects of Hashoo Foundation, established in 1996 by Mrs. Noori Hashwani in order to provide care, treatment and rehabilitation for children suffering from severe and multiple disabilities.

           Participants included Mrs. Alia Amad Khan, wife of the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, the Chief Guest, wives of Ambassadors, and Pakistani ladies from various professions. Those who attended the event donated Rs. 2,000.-  each for the above-mentioned purposes.

           In her welcome speech, Mrs. Jiraporn expressed her thanks to everyone for participation and donation. She explained that in addition to the afore-mentioned objective, the promotion of Thai silk in the Pakistani clothing market was another purpose of the event.  She also talked about how Thai silk was made and its special quality compared to other silk products.

          The event’s activities were divided into 3 parts.  One was the Fashion Show which showcased a mixture between modern and Pakistani outfits. The models were all volunteers including Mrs. Jitpatima, Mrs. Tumjadee and daughters of Pakistani ladies.  Second, was the lunch which followed the fashion show.   And the last was a  visit to the stall of silk products from Thailand.  

          This event was well appreciated by all guests especially on its well organized and prepared, as well as on the deliciousness of the lunch.  It also reflected the efforts of the Thai ladies in Islamabad in trying to help the special unfortunate children.