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PCEC tours Meyer Industries factory in Laem Chabang

PCEC members ready to start their tour of the Meyer Industries Factory in Laem Chabang.

Pattaya City Expat Club (PCEC) member David Meador arranged for a tour of the Meyer Industries Factory in Laem Chabang on Tuesday, February 12. Accompanied by 32 of his fellow members and PCEC friends, they departed from Pattaya at 8:45am in a four van convoy for the 30 minute drive to the factory in Laem Chabang. There, they received a 30 minute orientation before donning hard hats and earphones (to hear the tour guide as the factory can be noisy). After their two hour tour of the factory, they had another hour for a question and answer session. All participants agreed it was an interesting and informative visit.
Meyer Industries specializes in the manufacture and distribution of top-of-range cookware in stainless steel, hard-anodized aluminum, and non-stick aluminum. In addition to manufacturing cookware, Meyer also manufactures over 90 percent of the materials used to make the product, including corrugated materials used for packaging. The Laem Chabang factory has 3,600 employees working on two shifts in the manufacture of 150,000 products per day.



Sunburns more likely to cause skin cancer

Sunburns are more likely to cause skin cancer than accumulated exposure to the sun. This was one of the messages delivered by Dr. Nalinee Methachittiphan, dermatologist with Phyathai Hospital in Sriracha, when she spoke at the Sunday, February 17 meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club.

Dr. Nalinee Methachittiphan, dermatologist with Phyathai Hospital in Sriracha, speaks at the Sunday, February 17 meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club.

Dr. Nalinee graduated with a degree in medicine from Thammasart University. She holds a Masters degree in clinical dermatology from the University of Cardiff in the UK, and a Diploma from the American Academy in Esthetic Medicine.
Dr. Nalinee explained that skin cancer comes in two forms: melanoma (which is malignant) and non-melanoma which, while classified as a cancer, spreads much more slowly than the melanoma variety and is almost always curable when found early and treated. Most cancers of the skin are non-melanoma. She said that non-melanoma skin cancer also comes in two forms: basal cell carcinoma, which is the most common of the two, and affects the lowest layer of the skin; and squamous cell carcinoma, which affects the middle layer of the skin.

Phyathai Sriracha Hospital’s International Marketing Director, Gavin Wadell, presents PCEC Chair Pat Koester with a gift hamper recognising the long cooperation between the hospital and Pattaya City Expats. Dr Nalinee and Nurse Wanvisa (who provided much appreciated blood pressure checks) look on.

Dr. Nalinee identified exposure to the sun as the most common cause of skin cancer. Other contributing causes are genetic make-up; type of skin (white skin is more susceptible); smoking; the presence of infection on the skin; chronic inflammation; and an immune system that is suppressed. Smoking can be a factor because the smoke is carcinogenic and can cause cancer anywhere in the body, Dr. Nalinee explained.
The risks of developing skin cancer can be significantly reduced by adopting preventive measures such as wearing protective clothing, wearing sunglasses, using sunscreen and avoiding sunburns. Dr. Nalinee also said that the use of tanning beds should be avoided. In using sunscreen, she said it should be applied at least every four hours when exposed to the sun; also she believes that sunscreen with a sun protective factor (SPF) of 60 or greater is adequate. Also, she mentioned that most literature on the subject recommends using protective measures if you go out after 10am. However, because of Thailand’s location, she says you should take care anytime after 8am.

Board Member Jerry Dean reminds members that they and their children are welcome to come to the Bowling Day which the Friends of Youth arranges for orphans and other underprivileged children in the Pattaya area.

Skin cancer usually appears as a growth that changes in colour, shape or size. Signs of possible non-melanoma skin cancer are patches of skin that are red, swollen, crusty & peeling, or bleeding. A sore that does not heal is another sign. In her presentation, Dr. Nalinee provided some pictures of moles that turned out to be cancerous. She said doctors use the ABCDE system to help them identify possible melanoma skin cancer. The letters refer to spots on the skin that: are Asymmetrical; have an irregular Border; do not have a uniform Colour; have a Diameter over 6mm; and are Elevated or Enlarged.
Dr. Nalinee explained that a change in the “behaviour” of a mole is another danger sign. A biopsy is required to make a definitive diagnosis of skin cancer, she said. She identified five main treatments available for skin cancer: surgery, skin cream, radiation, chemotherapy and cryotherapy. The last one involves freezing the skin lesions.
After Dr. Nalinee answered several questions, Master of Ceremonies Richard Silverberg 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.
For more information about the many activities of the Pattaya City Expats Club, visit their website at www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com.

Former Chair Richard Smith advises that an iPhone / iPad / Smartphone users group will take place on the 25th of February, in the Markland meeting room.


20,000 rev up Silverlake Vineyard for Burapa Bike Week

The sign says it all.

Thanachot Anuwan
A change in venue revved up the annual Burapa Bike Week, with 20,000 motoring enthusiasts taking over the Silverlake Vineyard for two-days of cycle and custom-car exhibitions.
Culture Minister Sonthaya Kunplome closed the Feb. 15-16 event with top area political, police and tourism officials attending.
The two-day “week” featured a ride for peace through the streets of Jomtien Beach and Pattaya. The Riders for Peace project aims to raise awareness about the importance of wearing helmets and promoting peace, unity and friendship among Thai and foreign bikers.

Minister of Culture Sonthaya Kunplome presides over the opening ceremony.

Festivities continued with a parade of cars, an extreme-sports competition, KR Stunt Thai Championship, a Miss Chopper pageant, booths selling motorcycle and car accessories, and a paramotorcycle exhibition. Bands from Thailand and Scandinavia entertained festival goers.
Prasan Nikaji, president of Big Bike Burapa, said enthusiasts from three continents attended, including bike groups, classic cars clubs, youth groups and tattoo artists.
This year’s event was the first to be held at Silverlake, after moving from the smaller Eastern Indoor Sports Stadium on Soi Chaiyapruek.

A beautiful model poses on a retro bike.

A few of the big choppers that made it to Burapha Bike Week 2013.


PILC members sail the Gulf

PILC members prepare for a great day aboard the catamaran Rhumba.

Ann Winfield
“Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale,A tale of a fateful trip That started from this tropic port Aboard this tiny ship.”
Early in February, the catamaran Rhumba, out of Ocean Marina, set sail for a day-long jaunt around three local islands. There were thirty people aboard the stalwart vessel, most of them PILC members, a few assorted family members and friends, and a gentleman from the Traveller’s Century Club, who nobody seemed to know. Our leader was Francis Zaparelli, the boat owner, who took care of everyone with a deft hand and a friendly smile. Her crew consisted of the captain, his assistant, and one other young fellow.
We set out at 9:30 under overcast skies and a fairly strong wind. The first island we went to was an hour-and-a-half ride from Ocean Marina, and by the time we got there a couple of members were quite seasick - Ann and Dolly. But they recovered nicely.
The island stop allowed for kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, and exploring. Many people swam from the boat, about 100 meters, and others were taken there by motor boat.
After the hour or so on this island, a delicious barbecue was served by Francis and her staff and we set off for Monkey Island, aptly named as there were dozens of monkeys waiting for us on the shore. Francis supplied everyone who went ashore with a bag of small bananas for feeding the waiting primates. Great fun was had by all who went ashore.
We skipped the third island because it was getting late and the wind was picking up again. We didn’t want to end up stranded on Monkey Island with no bananas.
Arriving back at the marina at about 5:00 p.m., everyone agreed they had had a really great day. Thank you Helle Rantsen for organizing this trip. And thank you Francis for being a great bo’sun, and for giving us the trip at cost, allowing for all funds raised - more than 50,000 baht - to go to the PILC Welfare Fund.


Bangkok Hospital Pattaya thanks media with party

(L to R) BHP Assistant Hospital Director Dr. Tawan Chitchulanon, Pattaya Mail’s Tony Malhotra, BHP Deputy Director Dr. Supakorn Winnawan, and Juthaporn Huyakorn, BHP director of Business Development and International Affairs.

Warunya Thongrod
Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital again threw local and international media a thank you party to show gratitude for a year’s worth of publicity.
Deputy hospital director Dr. Supakorn Winnawan and other top executives hosted the Feb. 13 soiree at the Linchee restaurant inside the Town in Town Hotel. They thanked Thai and overseas media representatives for publicizing hospital events and services.
The informal evening featured games, karaoke, music and door prizes, including an Apple iPad for a lucky reporter. The thank you party is organized every February by the hospital.

Dr. Supakorn Winnawan picks out the name of the lucky winner of the Apple iPad.

The media poses with BHP executives for a commemorative photo.


 
HEADLINES [click on headline to view story]

PCEC tours Meyer Industries factory in Laem Chabang

Sunburns more likely to cause skin cancer

20,000 rev up Silverlake Vineyard for Burapa Bike Week

PILC members sail the Gulf

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya thanks media with party

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