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Read this before trusting anyone
Who me? says visitor Gavin in
a game of ‘spot the liar’ with Lawrie (holding mic) and Jim. Ren devised the
test to show that all of us can be fooled some of the time.
“Trust me ...” is a term often heard and was Ren
Laxander’s topic at the September 23 meeting of the Pattaya City Expats
Club. Ren has just finished his latest book entitled, The book you need
to read before you trust anyone ever again. Ren is originally from
Australia and previously spoke to the club last April on the subject of
The Rest of Our Lives, which was about the probabilities and the
possibilities that face us as we enter the last half/third/quarter of our
lives.
“Trust me ...” was Ren
Lexander’s topic; he has just finished his latest book entitled “The book
you need to read before you trust anyone ever again.”
Ren pointed out that if you yourself are honest and
competent then your biggest disasters in life are most likely to come from
broken trust; something he learned from his own personal experience about 8
years ago when he entered into a business venture with another individual in
Australia. He said this experience led him to write his latest book on the
subject of trust. He said his topic would cover identifying the eight types
of trust-breakers and how to spot them. He would also offer some clues for
spotting liars and some simple things you can do to encourage
trustworthiness.
Ren said that most people who become trust breakers did
not plan to do so; rather it is something that comes about later after the
“deal” is done. He then named the eight types of trust breakers as the
deluded salesman, the de-prioritizer, the incompetent, the idiot, the wimp,
the over-stepper, the poor judge, and the con man or woman.
‘Hawaii Bob’ Sutterfield
points out to MC Richard Silverberg the winner of a new Frugal Freddy
special offer, a generous discount at one of Pattaya’s better value but
great food restaurants.
He then characterized each type such as the deluded sales
person. This person usually thinks they are being truthful, but in many
cases they may be misinformed, under-informed, or mistaken. He noted that a
de-prioritizer is someone who at the time of the deal promises to give
priority to your interests, but after the deal is done tends to forget their
promises and starts to give priority to other things.
Ren considers the “idiot” to be someone who espouses a
particular theory or set of facts and continues to stand by them even after
being shown irrefutable proof that they are wrong. Ren cited the American
economist Alan Greenspan as a good example - he said that Greenspan
continued to believe that financial markets could be self regulated and
continued to espouse those beliefs to the American public after events
showed that was not the case.
Former PCEC Chairman Richard
Smith enjoys boating in a Hobie Trimaran, powered by a newly invented pedal
drive system. The event for PCEC members & guests was sponsored by Blue Seas
Marine, of Ocean Marina, and was a follow up to MD Gary Baguley’s
presentation on the 9th of September. Blues Seas provided a delicious
sausage sizzle after the demo.
Ren described the over-stepper as someone that often
breaks their trust with the best of intentions. An example was someone you
loan a book to and ask that they return it to you when finished. However,
when you inquire about it, they say that they loaned it to someone else who
they knew would enjoy it; unfortunately that person went back to their home
country and they cannot return the book to you. Another example of
overstepping he cited was a mine cave-in where one or more rescuers
disregard safety protocols in the interest of speeding up the rescue. While
their intentions are good, they are placing themselves and others in danger
by their actions.
The last type Ren discussed was the con-man or woman.
Their intent is to deceive you for their own benefit. He noted that they
often tell small lies which you may decide to let slide by. However, when
they are telling these small lies, they are actually practicing for the big
ones. Ren then described several “signs” you can look for to identify a
person if they are being untruthful. To illustrate his point, Ren had
previously selected three volunteers and gave them a nail clipper, which
allowed only one to actually possess it. Each then told the audience they
were the one that had the nail clipper. The audience was asked to observe
and guess which two were the liars. After this exercise, Ren concluded his
presentation by mentioning some things you can do to encourage
trustworthiness.
After Ren answered several questions from the audience,
Master of Ceremonies Richard Silverberg then invited two actors from the
Pattaya Players production of “Inspector Drake and the Perfeckt Crime” to
perform a brief skit from the play. This was done by Mike Pence (playing
Doctor Short) and Bob Smith (playing Sergeant Plod); after which they
encouraged everyone to support Pattaya’s amateur theatre group by attending
one of the two upcoming performances.
MC Richard then provided an update on upcoming events and
called on Roy Albiston to conduct the Open Forum where questions are asked
and answered about Expat living in Thailand, Pattaya in particular. You can
learn more about the club and its activities by visiting their website at
www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com.
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Jesters Care For Special Kids and their dental health
Jesters Care for Kids Charity Drive 2012, Sponsored by Glencore International and Canadian Jackalope Open
Jirasak being treated by dentist
and assistant.
Bernie Tuppin
Jesters Care For Kids recently joined forces with the local YWCA ladies and
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya to monitor the dental health of 60 children from Ban
Boonchu School for Special Children, aka, Khao Baisri Special Education in
Sattahip.
A visit by dental technicians identified seventeen children requiring treatment
of various problems, such as cavities, gum infections, extractions and more.
Jesters are funding the generous discounted treatment given by the Bangkok
Hospital Pattaya Dental Department, while YWCA liaises with Boonchu to get the
children to the hospital.
On Saturday 22nd the first two children accompanied by their carers arrived at
the surgery to face the frightening experience of their first visit to the
dentist. Can you remember the first time you sat in the dentist’s chair? One can
only imagine what they must have been thinking.
The boys, Jedwiron and Jirasak, both aged fifteen were comforted by Boonchu
before being taken into the surgery. Both boys behaved beautifully during their
treatment and hopefully the children that follow will learn from them that there
is little to fear from this experience.
Our thanks go to YWCA and the staff of Bangkok Hospital Pattaya for allowing us
the opportunity to help with these special children too.
For more information, please visit us at www.care4kids.info and/or
www.facebook.com/jesterscare.forkids
(L to R) Boonchu, Bernie,
Jedwiron, Jirasak (in wheelchair), Noy, president of YWCA Pattaya and his two
grandparents (in back).
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CMA 15 holds orientation party at Centara Grand Pattaya
Andre Brulhart (right), General
Manager of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort, Pattaya gives a warm welcome to
Sawitree Damapong, president of Women Police Association, Supatra Chirathivat
(2nd left), Centara’ Sr. Vice President - Corporate Affairs & Social
Responsibilities and Dr. Possawat Kanoknark.
The Capital Market Academy (CMA) led by Pradit Phataraprasit,
president of CMA Class 14 hosted a “Welcome Orientation Activity” at Centara
Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya to officially welcome the Capital Market
Academy - CMA Class 15.
Delegates attending this event took part in energetic outdoor activities in the
resort garden as well as attending meetings at the resort’s meetings village.
 Sompol
Kiatpaiboon, Stock Exchange of Thailand chairman and General Mongkol
Ampornpisit.
The evening party started with an opening speech by the guest of honour, Sompol
Kiatpaiboon, chairman of Stock Exchange of Thailand, followed by dinner and
extravaganza shows from CMA members classes 1-15.
The Capital Market Academy is under the Stock Exchange of Thailand, and provides
intensive training in equity investment to executives. CMA Class 14 organized
the event “CMA Class 15 Relationship Creation in CMA Leader Society” with more
than 350 notable attendees from Thailand.
New blood - CMA 15 members.
Pradit Phataraprasit (left),
president of CMA 14 presents a flower bouquet to Khunying Chodchoy Sophonpanich
(3rd left), Sansak Ngampichet (right) and Supatra Chirathivat (2nd left).
(L to R) Choodej Tejapaibul, Vice
President - Pacific Park Sriracha Co., Ltd.; Jathuporn Rerngronasa, TAT Deputy
Governor - International Marketing Europe, Africa, Middle East & America; and
Winyou Chaiyawan, CEO of Thai Credit Retail Bank Plc.
(L to R) Assoc. Prof. Kessara
Assadamongkhol, Director of Bangmod Hospital; Dr. Possawat Kanoknark, Supreme
Court Justice; Supatra Chirathivat, Centara’ SVP - Corporate Affairs & Social
Responsibilities; Parinya Narkchattree, Chairman of Ekkarat Solar Co., Ltd.; and
Prof. Dr. Parichart Satapitanon of Chulalongkorn University, Faculty of
Communication Arts.
(L to R) Panida Thepkarnchana,
Managing Director of the Erawan Group Plc; Supatra Chirathivat, Centara’ SVP -
Corporate Affairs and Social Responsibilities; Wichai Benjarongkul, Managing
Director of Benjajinda Holdings Co., Ltd.; Thitinan Wattanavekin, Head of Wealth
Management of Kiatnakin Bank Plc; Jurarat Suteetorn, Deputy Director General,
Fiscal Policy Office (FPO), Ministry of Finance; Wiphada P. Thamavaranukup,
President and Co-Founder of Blue River Corporation; and Jitmanee Suwannapool,
Deputy Director General of the Revenue Department.
Seating from left: Sawitree
Damapong, president of Women Police Association; Supatra Chirathivat, Cantara’
SVP of Corporate Affairs & Social Responsibilities; Dr. Possawat Kanoknark,
Supreme Court Justice. Standing Sompol Kiatpaiboon, Stock Exchange of Thailand
Chairman and Pimpapaan Charnsilpa, Director General SACICT - the Support Arts
and Crafts International Centre of Thailand (Public Organization).
CMA 5 members from left; Tarit
Pengdith, Director-General of DSI; Sompol Kiatpaiboon, Stock Exchange of
Thailand Chairman; Vorathep Wongsasuthikul, Chief Executive Officer of Thai
Rubber Latex Corporation (Thailand) Plc.; and Panida Thepkarnchana, Managing
Director of the Erawan Group Plc.
Thai Country Show by CMA 14
members, led by Pradit Pattaraprasit; Assoc. Prof. Marnvipa Indharatat; Laikram
Lertwitayaprasit; and Dr. Srikanya Yathip.
Supatra Chirathivat, Cantara’ SVP
of Corporate Affairs & Social Responsibilities and Wiphada P. Thamavaranukup,
President and Co-Founder of Blue River Corporation.
Wanpen Dhanathamsiri (left), CEO
of Standard Performance and Salinee Wangtal, Deputy Governor, Bank of Thailand.
Papassara Tejapaibul, President
of K.A.N. Entertainment Co., Ltd.; Areerat Laohaphol, President of Ideally Co.,
Ltd.; Pradit Pattaraprasit; Supatra Chirathivat, Centara’ Senior Vice President
- Corporate Affairs & Social Responsibilities; and Saowanee Jirawudhikul,
Managing Director of Mode Thai Co., Ltd.
Siripong Oontornpan, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Information Technology Public Co Ltd.
and Wichai Benjarongkul, Managing Director of Benjajinda Holdings Co., Ltd.
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It’s auction (big)time
Are you building, renovating or just decorating your home or
office? Do you need a new ride for your girlfriend? Did your computer just die?
How about going to an auction that just might have what you are looking for, but
for a fraction of a cost. Auction is not only practical way of buying, it’s also
a good entertainment that everybody can afford.
Among auction items are office - and household furniture, decorative items,
appliances, lighting, art, motorbikes, tools… hundreds of items on the block,
some used, some new.
For the big guys for their big factories there is also a selection of slightly
used heavy duty woodworking machinery. Planer, wood shaper, hinge boring
machine, wide belt sander, edge belt sander, roll gluing machine, dust collector
and more. An opportunity not to be missed.
Auction day is on Sunday 14th of October starting at noon at Importers Warehouse
on Rayong Highway 36, one kilometer from Bira racing circuit towards Rayong.
That’s only 15 minutes drive from central Pattaya.
Auctioneer is the leading auction house in Thailand, Collingbourne Auctioneers
with their decades of experience. More information of the auction on their
website: www.pattayabid.com or call John: 086 8387841.
On the auction day Importers Warehouse will be open from 11am until 4pm.
Unbeatable promotions awaiting for you. Check the promotions and location at:
www.scanasia .co.th Tel. 087 1465550.
Have fun, go to auction !
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