Red Cross Fair returns to Bangkok from 8th December
Since Thailand’s winter season is upon us, we believe many people have started looking out for festivals or fairs to attend after work as part of year-end festivities. While the upcoming Loy Krathong is one of the numerous festivals people have been looking forward to, here’s one you simply shouldn’t miss.
The Red Cross Fair will be held in Bangkok from 8th – 18th December 2022. The fair will play host to a wide range of street food, mini games, as well as live shows. So you’d better get your money ready and start making plans to visit the fair next month. Keep reading to get an overview of what to expect before heading down.
More news about Thailand:
- Thai-Scottish man swims 30km across an ocean
- Monk gives away ฿500 after winning ฿18M lotto
- Fake monk poses as a monk for donations
Red Cross Fair at Lumphini Park from 8th to 18th December
Image credit: Travel.kapook
On 4th November 2022, it was reported that Red Cross Fair 2022 would be held from 8th to 18th December at 11AM – 10PM in Lumphini Park, Bangkok after it didn’t take place last year due to the pandemic, according to Onenews31.
Image credit: Travel.trueid
Interestingly, the fair will offer an abundance of highly-rated shops from 50 districts around Bangkok, ranging from street food to trendy clothes, appliances, and cute gifts. Guests can also have fun browsing exhibitions, watching live shows, or trying their hand at mini games. Not to mention stopping by the smol theme park area with a big ferris wheel, reports Trueid.
Netizens express excitement about the coming fair
Many netizens have been looking forward to attending Red Cross Fair 2022 and have helped to spread the news to their friends.
Screenshot: Onenews31
Translation: We have Loy Krathong Festival and Red Cross Fair. Plus, the weather is good. May there be no haze like previous years.
One woman commented that she’s satisfied that there were two festivals in this November to attend and prayed that any PM2.5 haze from previous years’ iterations will be gone.
Screenshot: Onenews31
Translation: Yeh!! I’ve been waiting so long for this fair. I am gonna go drink Ovaltine.
Another woman expressed joy when she knew Red Cross Fair was going to happen as she had been waiting for a long time.
Screenshot: Onenews31
Translation: Very beautiful.
Based on the pictures, this netizen also said that the fair looked beautiful.
Screenshot: Onenews31
Translation: It’s back!
Lastly, this Facebook user happily commented that the fair was back after it was held online due to the pandemic in the last couple of years.
Getting to Red Cross Fair 2022 at Lumphini Park, BangkokÂ
After 2 years of being held online, Red Cross Fair will be back at Lumphini Park as 2022 draws to a close. With street food, markets and carnival games to indulge in, it’s no wonder why the hype is real. If you’re heading over to Bangkok during this time period, don’t miss this opportunity to explore this annual fair. Feel free to share the news with your family and loved ones, or ask them to come along for the ride.
Lumphini Park
Address: 192 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Opening Hours: 11AM – 10PM, 8th – 18th December 2022
Nearest Train Station: Lumphini Park MRT Station
Google Maps
Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): @sh_hollow, @arteelee, travel.kapook
Enjoying The Smart Local Thailand? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more stories like this.