Alangkarn Theater puts on Redemptorist School
for the Deaf benefit extravaganza
Suttikorn Jearpaittoon
presents a bouquet and a gift of appreciation to Sopin Thappajug as father
Michael looks on.
Elfi Seitz
Pattaya’s Alangkarn Theater again threw open its doors for a Pattaya
Orphanage benefit show that raised more than 1 million baht for the
Redemptorist School for the Deaf.
Orphanage Director Rev. Michael Veera Phangrak and Human Help Network
Thailand Director Radchada Chomjinda welcomed friends, volunteers and
sponsors to the show Oct. 6.
Entertainers Scheree Wilki and Somkiat Totoviweerayuth served as masters of
ceremony, leading the audience through the many parts of the program.
Alangkarn Managing Director Suttikorn Jearpaittoon provided the theater
without cost again to help the orphanage mark 30 years of its school for the
deaf. Phangrak gave him a flower bouquet in thanks. Diana Group Managing
Director Sopin Thappajug did as well.
At the beginning of the show, deaf children put on a dance recital. They may
not have been able to hear the music, but could certainly feel it enough to
get many to join them.
The Alangkarn’s ensemble show followed, with hundreds in attendance
applauding the showcase of colors, lights, choreography and costumes.
Several orphans even took part in the show, a fact few recognized until the
end their performances were so smooth.
Radchada Chomjinda expresses
her heartfelt thanks to the sponsors.
Father Michael poses for a
photograph with the super talented children.
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Rotarians learn of Phyathai Sriracha Hospital history, fertility clinic
Gavin Waddell addresses members of
the Rotary Club of Jomtien - Pattaya.
Gavin Waddell the international marketing executive from
Phyathai Sriracha Hospital, gave a presentation recently at the Rotary Club of
Jomtien - Pattaya at the Royal Cliff Hotel.
In his talk Gavin told the members about the hospital’s history and present day
capabilities. The hospital’s specialist infertility treatment center now uses
some of the latest infertility technology treatment in the world today including
a high magnification microscope (IMSI) to select only the healthiest sperm to
help improve the chances of achieving a successful pregnancy.
Other state of the art technology includes Micro Array, a chromosome counting
technique that ensures healthy embryos are placed back into the woman by
screening out embryos that have chromosomal abnormalities. The count lessens the
occurrence of Down’s syndrome and miscarriage. Only embryos with the correct
number of chromosomes are transferred during the procedure ensuring the woman is
much more likely to deliver a healthy baby.
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PILC announces 20th
anniversary Christmas Bazaar
It’s always festive at the annual
PILC Christmas Bazaar, which this year celebrates 20 years.
Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) has announced the
date of its largest fundraising event this year - the Christmas Bazaar, to be
held on 3 November 2012, at an exciting new venue, the Hilton Hotel on Pattaya
Beach Road.
“We have had many extremely successful events at the Royal Cliff Hotel in the
past, and would like to thank Khun Panga (Managing Director of Royal Cliff
Resort and Spa) and her wonderful team who have always gone the extra mile to
make our events memorable,” says President Ann Winfield. “But we wanted to try
something new this year and look forward to working with the Hilton team in our
new venue. We anticipate that the central location on Beach Road will attract
many extra buyers to come and have some fun, start their Christmas shopping and
see something different.”
In addition to a new venue, there is also a new date. “This makes it nearer to
Christmas, so we have gone back to calling the event ‘PILC’s Christmas Bazaar’,”
says Ann. “We are asking all our vendors to make their stalls very festive, and
we will have a full program of events during the day, for young and old alike.”
There’ll be a Santa’s Grotto, dancing demonstrations, a magician to entertain
the children and of course many items on sale that are not available through the
shops, but are only sold here at our Bazaar.”
PILC has been in existence since the ‘70s, and this year also marks the 20th
Anniversary of the Christmas Bazaar. Over the years, PILC has raised many
millions of baht through this and other spectacular events, and they are hoping
for a bumper fundraiser this year.
“We have already had wonderful support from existing and new sponsors, and we
thank them all very much for their support of PILC’s welfare work,” says Ananya
Welland, Special Events Chair for 2012 and in charge of the overall arrangements
for the Bazaar. “We also have many vendors signed up, but we still have some
tables available for last minute bookings!”
For more information on the Christmas Bazaar date and timings, please visit the
PILC website: www.pilc-pattaya.com.
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Fassbind remembrance dinner to raise funds for elderly folks
The A. X. Fassbind Medical Home needs your support.
Graham Hunt-Crowley
With a continually aging population, we all wonder what life has in store for us
as we get older.
Back in the West, there is a good (or is it bad?) chance that that you would be
put in a senior citizens home. In Asia, it is normal practice to remain with the
family, who will take care of the elderly relative.
But what happens when they have no family and are not really able to take care
of themselves? In the Pattaya Area, they are fortunate enough that there is a
government complex, called the “Banglamung Home for the Aged” situated north of
Pattaya on Highway 3.
The home may be set in beautiful surroundings, but they still need our help.
The late A. X. Fassbind, also known as “Mr. Pattaya”, donated the Fassbind
Medical Hospital to take care of the residents, some of which have failing
health. The maintenance and upkeep of the medical centre is financed by a
special fund managed by the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya.
This year, we have made repairs to the roof and created a new ward by relocating
the nurses’ station and storage area.
In the past, we have used the Fassbind Memorial Fund to make improvements to the
housing blocks by providing concrete ramps up to the living area. In the old
days, the staff had to lift people in their wheelchairs up the steps, but now
they can get up there easily.
Every year, a special evening is held to raise funds to continue with this
responsibility. This year, the fundraising evening will be held on 20th October
in the Royal Summit Chamber at the Royal Cliff Hotel. The cost per head will be
2,200 baht, with a gourmet Swiss cuisine supper, including wine, whisky and soft
drinks. Included with the ticket prize is a large donation to the fund. There is
also a door prize of an Apple iPhone 4S to the holder of the number drawn.
You’re invited to attend, along with friends and family, and tell anyone else
who wishes to enter into the spirit of remembering one of Thailand’s best-loved
characters, with his unique combination of humor, generosity, bonhomie, and
charisma.
So, for a great night out in a party with well over 100 other people, with fine
food, and including wine and whiskey, with entertainment by a Swiss yodeler and
an exotic dancer, come on join us. At the end of the evening you will agree it
was the best 2,200 baht you have spent, had a great time, and that your money
was helping the aged of the Thai Community.
Dress Code: Smart casual or colorful with a touch of Swiss.
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PILC plugs Christmas Bazaar at PCEC meeting
Each year the Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) holds
their annual Christmas bazaar to raise funds for their charitable efforts. Ann
Winfield, president of the PILC, was the speaker at the Sunday, October 7
meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club. She described how the PILC got its
start and how it supports many charitable organizations in and around Pattaya.
MC
Richard Silverberg begins PCEC’s Sunday meeting by inviting new visitors to
introduce themselves. Richard pointed out that it is not necessary to be a
member to come to PCEC meetings; all are welcome.
Master of Ceremonies Richard Silverberg introduced Ann. She was born and raised
in Coventry, England, and moved to America when she married her husband,
Michael. They retired to Thailand five years ago, and Ann now spends most of the
year here, with a few months at their home in the Hudson Valley of New York
every summer. When she was working, Ann’s career was as a publication and public
relations specialist for colleges and universities. She joined the PILC when she
and her husband first moved to Pattaya.
Ann started by giving a brief history of Pattaya and the PILC. The name Pattaya
means the wind blowing from the southwest to the northeast at the beginning of
the rainy season and evolved from the march of Phraya Tak (later becoming King
Taksin), and his army from Ayutthaya which took place in 1767. It was here where
his and another opposing local army decided to join together against their
common enemy and was thereafter known as Thap Praya which means the Army of the
Phraya. In the 1960s, Pattaya was just a small fishing village when American
servicemen during the Vietnam War began arriving for rest and relaxation. Since
then, Pattaya has developed into a popular beach resort. International
businesses also started moving into the area and brought in some of their
employees who were accompanied by their wives.
Ann Winfield, president of
Pattaya International Ladies Club, began by telling us of the very interesting
history of PILC, and also some of the history of Pattaya, as this 1968 photo
shows.
The PILC was organized 25 years ago to support these
international women in developing friendships and to help expatriates settle
into the community by providing opportunities for social, cultural, and
philanthropic endeavors. It began with about 20 to 25 members. The focus of the
club is to create opportunities for members to socialize and make friends, to
network, to engage in charitable and welfare projects, and to pursue cultural
and intellectual activities. Over the years, the club has expanded its
charitable endeavors and now supports a number of projects. The principle aim of
PILC philanthropy is to enable young people and other recipients to obtain an
education. Today it has about 225 members from 38 different countries.
Hawaii
Bob updates members on the activities of Frugal Freddy for the week, and reminds
all to get their ads in for his free classifieds, which go out each month.
They raise funds for the benefit of several charities in and around Pattaya. Ann
described the charities they support and what they accomplish. Some of the many
mentioned were the Fountain of Life Children’s Centre which provides day care,
and their Women’s Centre for women who are homeless, who have been abused, etc.
She noted that the PILC provides sponsorship of student uniforms, transport,
lunches, and other daily expenses of attending school for children at the Mercy
Centre. They provide funding for medical and dental visits for the children at
Baan Jing Jai Orphanage and circulate food drop bags for about 100 needy
families through Kate’s Project. The PILC sponsors the salaries of two teachers
for Goh Pai Early Learning Centre and one teacher at the Dek Dee Early Learning
Centre. The PILC also helped establish the North Star Library, a private
community centre that offers a library service and training room for Thai
language courses.
Ann concluded by noting that on November 3, they will have the largest of their
fundraising events. It will be their 20th Annual Christmas Bazaar which will be
held at the Hilton Hotel in Central Pattaya. The bazaar will open at 10 a.m. and
they are expecting a record turn-out this year. There’ll be a Santa’s Grotto and
other activities for children, a children’s corner, fashion show, dance
demonstrations, a charity toy drop-off box, roving magician, raffle prizes, and
dozens of vendors to help everyone get a head start on Christmas shopping.
After Ann answered several questions from the audience, MC Richard Silverberg
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.pattayacityexpats club.com.
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Zign group practices fire drill
Deputy Chief Banthit Nanthasukh
captivates the audience with his presentation on disaster prevention and
mitigation.
Warunya Thongrod
Zign Hotel Group employees practiced fire prevention and
extinguisher use during an annual fire drill.
Organized with the Pattaya Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department, the
Oct. 1-2 exercise offered lectures on fire control and practical training for
the Zign Hotel & Villa, Tsix5 Hotel, and Way Hotel Pattaya.
Department Deputy Chief Banthit Nanthasukh discussed different types of fires,
preventative measures, and initial control.
In practical exercises, the department set up a model accident for employees to
practice scenarios such as unconscious guests, evacuation and coordinating with
rescue workers.
Diana Group employees
compete on sports day
The Blue team parades their way
into the competition.
Vittaya Yoondorn
Employees of the Diana Group of hotels took some time off from serving tourists
to battle each other in musical chairs, blind horse riding, pillow carrying and
other wacky sports as part of the company’s 21st annual Sports Day.
Managing Director Sopin Thappajug and event organizer Saming Suebsakul opened
the Oct. 4 games with 178 workers decked out in green and blue. Sports included
aerobics, balloon-carrying, an obstacle course race, takraw and volleyball.
Employees also competed in professional-skills competitions, such as bed-making
races, wine-pouring, math and engineering.
Diana group officials said all the activities help to bring workers together, as
well as give them some exercise.
Sopin said the annual Sports Day aims at creating unity and relaxation for
workers. Sportsmanship impartiality and respect are taught through winning and
losing, she said.
Unilever Food Solutions offers lessons for Pattaya chefs
Executive chefs Jiraroj
Navanukroh (3rd right) and Haikal Johari (4th right) give their thumbs up
approval to the program.
Warunya Thongrod
Unilever Food Solutions gave Pattaya-area chefs of its “Chefmanship
Academy,” a one-day lesson on cosmopolitan cuisine.
Jiraroj Navanukroh, the company’s executive sous chef in Bangkok, and fellow
executive chef Haikal Johari demonstrated the cooking of four cosmopolitan
dishes at the Dusit Thani Hotel Oct. 2. The head of Unilever’s in-house chef
team, Boonthan Santiwananont, has previously worked as executive chef at the
Dusit.
Unilever, which operates a full Chefmanship Academy in the Philippines and
Europe, offered the “Chefmanship Showcase” in Thailand to inform Pattaya-area
chefs about new cuisine trends, focusing on fusion meals that combine
ingredients, techniques and spices from across cultures.
“Unilever has learned that that consumers have the tendency to try new food and
tourism ideas that are interesting,” marketing executive Theeravee Jiravong
said. “The Cosmopolitan food trend is popular in major foreign countries, which
is beneficial to Pattaya and Thailand since this food trend will be publicized
far and wide and can attract tourists liking variety and new experiences during
their vacation.”
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Delights & Surprises at King Power Pattaya Complex and Downtown
Complex Bangkok
Special promotions, prizes and privileges at annual
sale celebrations throughout October
King Power Downtown Complex and King Power Pattaya Complex
are holding a special promotional event until October 31 called “Delights &
Surprises - The Gallery of Luxury”.
During October shoppers can apply for membership for free. Special privileges
for members include 10-20% off on duty free items and up to 30% during 27-28
October.
Convenient pick-up counters have been set up at Don Mueang International
Airport, Suvarnabhumi International Airport and U-Tapao International Airport,
where you can pick up your purchased goods prior to boarding your flight or
arrange to have your items ready on arrival.
Even if you are not travelling, you can still get great discounts on local
products - spa, lingerie and swimwear, selected fashion items, Thai souvenirs,
Thai silk, packed food and snacks.
Moreover, purchases over 10,000 baht (net) entitles you to one lucky draw to win
a cash voucher back up to 15%. Exclusively get 5% more when paying by SCB credit
card.
Also, for every 10,000 baht (net) spent, you will get one coupon to participate
in the lucky draw to win a travel package and other exclusive prizes. Plus get
one more coupon to participate in the lucky draw to win a luxury car for every
100,000 baht (net) spent. The winners will be announced by November 15, 2012.
Find out how easy it is to become a member and enjoy special privileges through
the following methods: visit King Power Pattaya Complex located on Sukhumvit
Road; call King Power Call Centre 02 677 8899, website: www. kingpower.com, or
www. facebook.com/kingpower member, or Instagram: King powerhq or
Twitter.com/kingpowerhq.
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