(Top) Panga Vathanakul welcomes HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn who graciously presided over the opening ceremonies of the Prince Mahidol Award International Conference held at the Royal Cliff Hotels Group recently. Over 700 delegates, including leading public health leaders and stakeholders from around the world, attended the conference to discuss high priority global health issues, summarize findings and propose concrete solutions. (Above) (l-r): Vitanart Vathanakul (Royal Cliff Hotels Group Executive Director), Panga Vathanakul (Royal Cliff Hotels Group Managing Director), Dr. David Ho (Scientific director and Chief Executive Officer of the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center), Dr. Heidi Jane Larson, Professor Peter Piot (Director of The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine), Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Christine Grady (Chief of the Clinical Center’s Department of Bioethics) and Professor Supat Vanichakarn (Secretary-General of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation).

Nine dragons and the Beijing Lion Show were featured at the Chinese New Year celebrations at the Mike Shopping Mall. The celebrations were organised by Mae Santhana Mekavarakul (2nd right), President of the Mike Group and Surat Mekavarakul (2nd left), chairman of Banglamung Cultural Chamber.

Chinese New Year was also celebrated at the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort with much fanfare. Guests were greeted by dragons and lions, and Chinese dancers whose performances are meant to bring good luck to both visitors and residents alike. (l-r) Narongsak Jitrayon, Sirichai Worajuk, George Kenton, GM Robert John Lohrmann, Dararnart Nuchaikeaw and Thanathip Vihokhern.

The Central Group of Companies, led by Prin Chirathivat, Executive Director - CFO, and Air Force Central Football Club president ACM Anon Jarayaphan congratulate each other after signing a three-year contract to support Air Force Central FC. The event was held at the Chidlom Tower recently. (l-r) Dr. Chartchai Norasethaporn, chief human resources officer; Wantanee Chirathivat, senior vice-president-OCRS; CFO Prin; ACM Anon; Supatra Chirathivat, executive vice-president-OCRS; Saran Santipattanachai, president & CEO of Air Force United Co., Ltd., and AM Jessada Wijarn, club vice-president.

In celebration of their beloved daughter Yuwathida (Jan) Jirapat’s birthday, Santi Jirapat led his family and the management team of the Trio J Pattaya and B Lucky to make merit at the Baan Karunyawet Home for the Disabled where they provided lunch for the 200 residents. The guests also donated amenities and medicine including financial assistance to the home. Jan (seated far left) is currently serving as Pattaya City’s spokesperson.

Chatchawal Supachayanont, GM of the Dusit Thani Pattaya proudly leads his team to celebrate the success of their first fundraising campaign for 2014 to help children and young adults born with facial deformities through the ‘Dusit Smiles for Operation Smiles’. In 2013, Dusit Thani Pattaya collected over 135,000 baht through various activities and donations. Another 32,000 baht was raised at the start of this year from the sale of green and white polo shirts to mark the hotel’s 26th anniversary in December. The money raised will benefit the less fortunate children who need corrective surgery for their facial deformities.

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