UnionPay International and The Mall Group Host "Parade of Friendship Troops", Commemorating 50 Years of Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Ties
Celebrating Thai-Chinese Diplomatic Relations: A Spectacular Event at the EM District
The EM District in Bangkok is set to host a festive event, the "Parade of Friendship Troops," every weekend throughout July and August 2025. This celebration marks the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations and aims to strengthen cultural ties while creating a joyful atmosphere for Thai residents, Chinese tourists, and international visitors.
The parade features panda mascots from China and elephant mascots from Thailand, symbolizing friendship and hospitality. These mascots will march at the EM District, which includes Emporium, EmQuartier, and Emsphere, as part of the collaboration between The Mall Group, a leading retail and lifestyle destination operator in Thailand, and UnionPay International, a global payment network.
As part of this collaboration, UnionPay cardholders who spend THB 2,000 or more can receive discount coupons valued up to THB 2,500 via the U Plan platform. Additionally, international tourists who shop or dine at the EM District can receive an EM District Cash Coupon worth up to THB 2,500 to use on a future visit.
Ms. Voralak Tulaphorn, Chief Marketing Officer of The Mall Group Co., Ltd., shared that the collaboration aims to highlight the deep-rooted friendship between Thailand and China. The partnership also seeks to revitalize the tourism sector by creating vibrant, memorable experiences.
Shoppers can enjoy exclusive promotions as part of this campaign, running through June 30, 2026. UnionPay cardholders can also receive a complimentary limited-edition Panda-Elephant Tote Bag (value 150 THB) with no minimum purchase required, exclusively when paying with UnionPay.
The "Parade of Friendship Troops" is open to everyone and encourages everyone to experience this spectacular celebration at the EM District every weekend throughout July and August. This event is just one of the ways that The Mall Group and UnionPay International are commemorating the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations.
- The collaboration between The Mall Group and UnionPay International in the EM District aims to strengthen cultural ties, particularly between Thailand and China, as part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Thai-Chinese diplomatic relations.
- The event, known as the "Parade of Friendship Troops," hosts panda mascots from China and elephant mascots from Thailand, symbolizing friendship and hospitality, to create a joyful atmosphere for international visitors, Thai residents, and Chinese tourists.
- In addition to the parade, UnionPay cardholders who spend THB 2,000 or more at the EM District can get discount coupons worth up to THB 2,500 via the U Plan platform, and international tourists can receive an EM District Cash Coupon worth the same amount for a future visit.
- The event also entails exclusive promotions for shoppers at the EM District, running through June 30, 2026, and UnionPay cardholders can collect a limited-edition Panda-Elephant Tote Bag (value 150 THB) with no minimum purchase required when paying with UnionPay.
- To top it off, the "Parade of Friendship Troops" event encourages home-and-garden, shopping, travel, lifestyle, and health enthusiasts alike to partake in this international tourism experience, showcasing Thailand's proud cooperative relationship with China.
