HELLO! Magazine Thailand hosted the grandest charity dinner of the year, titled “H! LIST 2023: 'The Glamour of Nature' Charity Dinner,” in celebration of the release of the special edition magazine 'H! LIST 2023,' which features over 600 prominent figures in social circles. The dinner also featured the presentation of the HELLO! Sustainability Awards and art auctions aimed at raising funds for The Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage, all within an atmosphere filled with the smiles of numerous distinguished guests.
The event took place in the Magnolia Ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok on the evening of October 27, where Björn Rettig, Chief Executive Officer of BurdaLuxury Asia and India, Kessuda Marawichai, Editor-in-Chief of HELLO! Magazine Thailand, and Ploydee Chantarasomboon, the magazine’s Social Director, extended a warm welcome to the esteemed guests.
Kessuda Marawichai expressed, “HELLO! Magazine is dedicated to featuring individuals within the social sphere, creating a ‘People Community’ under one platform. This is the essence of H! LIST, which is now celebrating its 5th year. Furthermore, over the years, HELLO! Magazine has remained committed to sustainability, emphasising the importance of generating lasting, sustainable benefits for society, including the luxury industry. As a result, we organised an event with the theme ‘The Glamour of Nature’ and presented the HELLO! Sustainability Awards to individuals who have wholeheartedly committed themselves to fostering, advocating, and extending benefits to the public through sustainable practices.
The HELLO! Sustainability Awards recognise individuals dedicated to society by consistently delivering benefits within the three key sustainability frameworks: the environment, society, and the economy. Recipients of this award include esteemed individuals such as Buntoeng Vongkusolkit, Chairman of Mitr Phol Group, Thiraphong Chansiri, President and Chief Executive Officer Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, Wallapa Traisorat, Chief Executive Officer and President of Asset World Corp Public Company Limited, Piti Bhirombhakdi, Senior Executive Vice President at Boon Rawd Brewery Company Limited and Chairman of the Board at Boon Rawd Supply Chain Company Limited, Dr. Usanee Mahagitsiri Leoneo, President of KFU Company Limited, and Pimpan Diskul Na Ayudhya, Vice President of Sustainability Education at The Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Additionally, other distinguished recipients of this award comprise Pipatchara Kaeojinda, co-founder and creative director of the brand ‘PIPATCHARA,’ Pipat Apiruktanakorn, the founder of KidKid Company Limited, Phanuphon Bulsuwan, also known as Chef Black and the founder of Blackitch Artisan Kitchen, Thanyarat Jirathitikeat, Chief Executive Officer of C Drink Company Limited, and Amata Chittasenee, better known as Pearypie, a social culture maker.
The highlight of the evening was the auction of four remarkable works of art, each created by artists who poured their heart and soul into their craft. These masterpieces included “Metamorphosis A Tale in Textile” (2019) by Ploenchan Vinyaratn, a piece crafted from fabric scraps, various fibres, and yarns, showcasing her dedication as an artist of over two decades. “Cocoon Earth” by Somnuek Klangnok, also known as Kru Parn, demonstrated the use of acrylics on canvas as a unique artistic technique. The third work, “MookmooK” by Teerapoj Teeropas, was a creative transformation of the iconic “Peacock chair,” affectionately known as the “Beauty Queen Chair,” using environmentally friendly materials like recycled plastic and coffee chaff. Lastly, the “Infinitude Lyra Fringe” bag, featured in the latest PIPATCHARA brand’s runway collection, was designed by Pipatchara Kaeojinda, using recycled plastic bottle caps and clear plastic cutlery.
After contributing to the Mae Fah Luang Foundation and indulging in delectable food and beverages, the esteemed guests enjoyed captivating performances by celebrity artists, including Finnegan Sukosol, Jay Veerayano, and Ardhawadee Jiramaneekul. The night concluded with a lively party featuring the artist beloved by young women, Popetorn Soonthornyanakij.
This event received strong support from valued partners, including Lamborghini Bangkok by Renazzo Motor, Skinology No.5, UOB Privilege Banking, Smeg Thailand, and C2 drinking water.
It was an extraordinary evening, with distinguished guests coming together to actively participate in supporting and dedicating themselves to creating sustainable benefits for society.