Big show of support

[ WHAT ] Ratree Sai Tarn Haeng Satha, a charity gala dinner and concert. [ TO BENEFIT ] Construction of an ICU for sick children at Ramathibodi Hospital and the development of a medical equipment supply building for needy patients; both projects launched to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s 81st birthday. [ WHERE ] Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok [ HOST ] Thanpuying Viraya Javakul, chief secretary-general of the Border Patrol Military Police and Volunteer Supporting Foundation. [ HIGHLIGHT ] Attendance by high-ranking politicians and leading figures in the world of business; special appearances by Yuthana ‘‘Toomtam’’ Puengklarng, award-winning performer from The Star (season 7); songs sung by Thanpuying Viraya Javakul and some of the guests; an Indian dance show by Jariya ‘‘Anne’’ Mitrchai; a comedy skit called ‘‘Women Puppet Sweetheart’’ featuring professional actors; and the presentation of a cheque to Prof Winit Phuapradit, president of the executive committee of the Ramathibodi Foundation and dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Ramathibodi Hospital.