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Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya given tour of President Food

Rotarians and Research Director Sumonrat Kamolchote (left) pose for a commemorative photo after a memorable tour learning about the manufacturing of Mama noodles.

Veechan Souksi
Members of the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya learned how Mama instant noodles were made during a visit to the Thai President Food Co. in Laem Chabang.
President Graham Hunt-Crowley led the Sept. 14 field trip held in tandem with the Spirit Church of Christ. Members learned about manufacturing processes, knowledge they hope to pass on to Pattaya-area youths.
Research Director Sumonrat Kamolchote opened the day with a lecture and presentation, showing off various pieces of machinery and how they are used to cook and dry the cheap instant noodles popular all over Asia.
The noodles are made of imported wheat, unlike most brands that use rice noodles. The company operates three factories in Lamphun, Rayong and Sriracha, each producing more than 200,000 packages a day. The Sriracha plant employs 1,400.
Sumonrat then led the delegation on a tour, explaining the quality processes that go into making popular food products. Then it was up a staircase to a central laboratory where workers have the delicious job of testing quality. Most tests, however, are done by computers.
Hunt-Crowley thanked the company for the tour and exchanged gifts, including Mama noodles.


The joy of fishing

Larry described the characteristics of many fish and the best way to find & catch them. “If you spot a frigate bird, then you know the fish are not far off,” he said. Here Larry describes the Striped Marlin.

The joy of fishing in Thailand and elsewhere was the topic at the September 15 meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club. Larry Howard Leibowitz has been fishing since he was about five years old, when he went out on the waters with his father. Larry related his experiences in fishing off the coast of Florida in the USA and in Thailand. Larry was born in New York USA in 1948. He is the former owner of the Reef Bait and Tackle Shop in Miami, Florida, and is a former member of the Miami Rod and Reel Club, the oldest Fishing Club in the USA. Since moving to Thailand in 2012, he has been the owner of Bubble Wall World; suppliers of decorative bubble walls and aquariums.
At first, Larry said his fishing was exclusively in inland waters. But after his career took him to Florida which has extensive coastlines on three sides, he decided to buy a boat and learn how to do offshore fishing. Before getting into the fishing opportunities in Thailand, Larry showed photos of some offshore predator fish he has caught and the type of equipment used. The photos included the black marlin, the largest fish of all; the blue marlin, which lights up like a neon sign when angry; the pacific sailfish, which has a large fin that looks like a sail; and the yellow fin tuna which, Larry said, provides the best quality sushi. The photos also included: the wahoo, which has a large red stripe down its side and back and Larry says is good to eat; the dorado, also known as “mahi mahi” or the “dolphin fish”; and the kingfish, also known as “king mackerel,” which, according to Larry is not difficult to catch.

MC Richard Silverberg presents Larry with a Certificate of Appreciation, thanking him for his enjoyable talk.

Larry said that there are clues to where the fish are congregating offshore. If you spot a frigate bird, then you know the fish are not far off. The frigate bird is a type of sea hawk. It looks for schools of predator fish and then tries to snap up some of the scraps left over from their dinners. Also, the presence of numerous seagulls is another clue that fish are nearby. He also mentioned that if you see lines of sea weed in the water, you will most likely find large fish as it attracts many different forms of sea life that the larger predator fish like to eat.
Larry explained the concept of trolling for fish, which involves trailing baited lines from behind a slowly moving boat. He said that they sometimes had as many as five lines hitting at once, which kept the crew of four on his boat very busy. Larry also showed photos of the bait used for offshore fishing, including the rigged ballyhoo, goggle eyes and trolling lure.
Larry commented on the offshore fishing around Pattaya, saying he did not find it particularly exciting or having many of the large predator fish that makes offshore fishing a real sport. But, what he did find was that Thailand has lots to offer a fisherman in its fishing ponds, lakes and rivers. He mentioned that the Mekong River is a particularly good place to fish.
Larry talked about the bait he used for inland fishing, including a catfish rig and bait ball made from bread. Larry demonstrated some of the equipment he uses for fishing in Thailand; one particular item he recommended was a belt with a receptacle for placing the end of the fishing rod. Larry explained that because he is getting older and because he has had some back problems, he tries to use equipment that will place the least strain on his body. However, that is not the only reason to use the device. He described how he observed a lady who was not displaying good form in her fishing technique. He let her borrow the belt, seat her rod, and said she was quickly using the right form to lift the rod after the fish was caught.
He then showed photos of some of the fish that can be caught in Thailand’s inland waters including the barramundi, the Mekong catfish, the freshwater stingray, the Siamese carp and the snakehead. Larry said that the fishing ponds in Thailand are also fun to fish at plus they usually have guides to help rookie fisherman get going. Larry said that the Bangsamran Fishing Park in Bangkok is world famous.
During the Question and Answer session, one long term resident commented that there are good spots for offshore fishing in the Pattaya area, but you have to know precisely where to look. In response to a question about keeping your catch, Larry said that his rule of thumb is to throw any fish he catches back into the water unless he plans to eat it.
After Larry’s presentation, Master of Ceremonies Richard Silverberg brought everyone up to date on upcoming events and called on Roy Albiston to conduct the interesting and informative open forum where questions are asked and answered about Expat living in Thailand.
If you want to learn more about the many activities of the Club, visit their website at www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com.


Over 100 roll up their sleeves to pick up garbage

Holiday Inn staff pose with officials from city hall, Rotarians and guests from the Human Help Network to kick start the Sept. 14 beach cleanup.

More than 100 people, including a number of new faces, turned out for the latest “Green Pattaya” beach cleanup by the Rotary Club of the Eastern Seaboard.
Hosted by the Holiday Inn Pattaya’s Havana Bar, the Sept. 14 event saw 40 hotel employees join in cleaning Pattaya Beach from end-to-end.
The Wave Hotel and Hotel Selection did their part outside their respective resorts as well, taking care of their property. Staff from the Siam Bayshore Resort worked the beach from their front door to Soi 9 while also donating donuts.
Twenty-five kids from the Human Help Network Thailand helped clean the stretch from the Holiday Inn to Walking Street. HHN became a gold sponsor of the Green Pattaya events this year.
The Holiday Inn and Kingdom Property helped refuel volunteers on a hot day. Rotarians also expressed thanks to Gary Rasmus for his support and work to keep Jomtien Beach clean. Pattaya City Hall also earned gratitude for contributing 20 workers to the cleanup effort.
In all, volunteers scooped up 100 bags of trash, pointing out the desperate state of area beaches. Cigarette butts and bottle tops may seem like small things, but pile up and cause injuries to humans and animals alike.
The next cleanup is planned for the second weekend in October. For more information, write. green@donate2thailand .com or see the group’s Facebook page at Facebook. com/GreenPattaya. (RCES)


Bargains galore at Alvi’s garage sale

Pat’s Jams and Jewels.

Sue K
On Saturday 14 September, our community members had a day out buying and selling second hand goods at Alvi’s garage sale on Soi 5 Beach Road.
Among the many vendors was Pat Burbridge who put up a stall full of Patricia’s home made jams and pickles on one side and jewelry on the other side. She could have easily put up a sign called “Jams and Jewels” as her trademark.
PILC came with a truckload of clothes and knickknacks to sell with proceeds going to charity as always.
Elfi Seitz came to support the cause and brought down a bunch of colorful retro clothes and pillows and cases.
Alisa brought down the ever so popular and fast selling organic Riceberry from Singburi province. This limit-harvested vitamin-filled black rice is only milled for each order placed, thus preventing the need for fumigation and is absolutely free of chemicals. Orders are welcome. Contact: alisa. [email protected].
Alvi Sinthuvanik herself opened her home to all who came to browse and buy items visible to their naked eyes. Secondhand clothes, pots and pans, furniture, books, fax machine, potted plants, and even her dogs and cats, but because they gave her a puppy dog (and cat) eyes, they got to stay.
Home cooked foods were also available such as beef or pork curry on rice and spaghetti meat sauce.
There are still many items left before the house is cleared out, so email Alvi and you never know, come this weekend, she may open her home again for a good bargain and lovely foods: [email protected]

Alvi showing her hand made table cloths that she had to part with.


Student ‘Art for the Planet’ on exhibit at Central Festival

The Art for the Planet 2013 exhibition is on display at Central Festival Pattaya Beach through Sept. 30.

Warunya Thongrod and Veechan Souksi
Prize-winning drawings by students highlighting environmental conservation are on display at Central Festival Pattaya Beach through Sept. 30 as part of the Onyx Hospitality Group’s fourth “Art for the Planet” contest.
Pattaya Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh opened the exhibit Sept. 20. The contest was first held in 2010 on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. The importance of the global environment and support the youth of Thailand are the Onyx Hospitality Group’s initiatives, Director of Social Responsibility Lisa Thomas said.
The exhibit also featured a live painting demonstration to honor Mana Yaprakhum, president of the Pattaya Cultural Council and Pattaya Independent Artists Association.
Twenty Pattaya-developed pieces in the contest organized by the Amari Orchid Resort & Tower’s operator were selected Aug. 3 by Mana and artists Channarong Kosolwat and Sornchai Khemkhaeng. Ten of the Pattaya entries joined 60 illustrations from other regions of Thailand for final judging in Bangkok Sept. 3, won by Supannee Chongmeethom from Burapha University in Chonburi.
About 60,000 baht in total prizes was awarded.
Thomas said the project is aimed at both helping underprivileged youth and raising awareness about the need for environmental conservation.


Dance Studio Pattaya hosts charity ballet

Pattaya officials and dancers gather to announce this year’s charity ballet at the new Coliseum theater to provide scholarships for underprivileged children.

Phasakorn Channgam
Dance Studio Pattaya will again host a charity ballet performance at the new Coliseum theater to provide scholarships for underprivileged children.
Held in concert with the Pattaya Business & Tourism Association, the show, entitled “Sungtong,” will run from 2-4 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Thepprasit Road cabaret.
The event will give the students at Dance Studio Pattaya an opportunity to support society and support art on stage, said school owner Dujduan Ruangwetiwong.
The school organizes charity ballets every two years. The 2009 performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Alcazar Theatre raised money for scholarships in Chonburi while the 2001 performance of “Swan Lake” held in coordination with the Lions Club of Pattaya-Taksin at the Tiffany Theatre benefitted the Chai Pattana Foundation.
VIP tickets are now on sale for 1,000 baht, regular seats for 800 baht, and can be purchased at the Dance Studio School, Pattaya 3rd Road, North Pattaya, or call 038-361-908 (dance studio) or 081-865-2987 (teacher Jang).


Bangkok Hospital Pattaya introduces art therapy

(L to R) Dr. Pacharin Sukhonthabhirom Na Pattalung, BHP Director Pichit Kangwolkij and Wichai Thammatucharee, managing director for Manopap Co., introduce the new art therapy program at the hospital.

Veechan Souksi and Phasakorn Channgam
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is helping patients use their heart and emotions to reduce stress through “art therapy.”
Wichai Thammatucharee, managing director for Manopap Co., which organized the exhibit for the hospital, opened the Sept. 17 seminar, turning over the podium to BHP Director Pichit Kangwolkij, who noted art therapy is available until Oct. 17.
He explained that art can help the sick by channeling interests and emotions into drawing, painting, sculpture, and collage. For more than 10 years, Dr. Pacharin Sukhonthabhirom Na Pattalung said she has been successfully using art therapy to treat the ill.
Pacharin said art therapy integrates psychotherapeutic techniques with the creative process to improve mental health and well-being. That also reduces obsession over the illness, creates enjoyment and reduces stress. Art therapy can also be used to treat a wide range of mental disorders and psychological distress, he claimed.
In many cases, it might be used in conjunction with other psychotherapy techniques such as group therapy or cognitive-behavioral therapy.
The event continued with an art gallery tour of various artists on the second floor. Hospital administrators are encouraging independent artists and art students to display their work in the hospital, since it is their intention to give the hospital the appearance of an art gallery. They hope that creates a much better atmosphere, which can be of a therapeutic benefit to patients.
Art is also available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds going to charity foundations of the buyer’s choice.


 
HEADLINES [click on headline to view story]

Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya given tour of President Food

The joy of fishing

Over 100 roll up their sleeves to pick up garbage

Bargains galore at Alvi’s garage sale

Student ‘Art for the Planet’ on exhibit at Central Festival

Dance Studio Pattaya hosts charity ballet

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya introduces art therapy

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