The amount was raised between June 23 and 29, when US$1 was set aside from every hotel booking made on AsiaWebDirect.com and its network of more than 100 specialist destination sites, for the fund.

The Together We Can fund, coordinated by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, is an initiative by the Governor of Bangkok to help those affected by the recent political protests in Bangkok.

AsiaWebDirect.com’s donation capped off the final day of fundraising, which will go towards financing the rebuilding and relief efforts for local citizens and businesses, to help the city get back on its feet.

Picture shows Korakot Kanchanapairoj, Product Director – Thailand at Asia Web Direct, presenting the cheque to Mom Rajawongse Sukhumbhand Paripatra, the Governor of Bangkok, towards rebuilding efforts in Bangkok.

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