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Locals and Tourists Gather to ‘Say No to Violence Against Women’

Visith Pinpawong 15.07.2010

HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha arrives to support the Pattaya event held to bring attention to the plight of women and children who are victims of violence and is welcomed by Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome.

For the first time ever a parade was held on Pattaya Beach Road to support Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha ‘Say No to Violence Against Women’ Campaign which was organized by the Department of Peoples’ Rights Protection and Legal Aid Pattaya Office together with Pattaya City. The day was filled with students who came dressed up in Thai costumes holding up signs to promote the campaign. There were also other locals and tourists who came to join in on the event.

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