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Lions Clubs of Pattaya and Pratamnak install new presidents
eThailand founder to speak eThailand, Challenges of Diversification - 7 p.m., Thursday, June 21. Dinner begins at 7 p.m. and costs Bt 280 for members, Bt 350 for non-members. Please book in advance for dinner. Call the FCCT on 652-0580-1. Kevin Moss, CEO of eThailand Group will speak to the club. Just about everyone in the tech community in Bangkok knows of this home-grown startup that began service as an English language Executive Portal. But very few are aware of the Asian ambitions or the diversification strategy Kevin is embarking on. What’s also very impressive and little-known is that he successfully raised capital from a Wallenberg family affiliated company, which can be considered “quality money” and has Meechai Viravaidhya, the highly-respected “Mr. Condom”, serving as Chairman of the group. Teaching English in Thailand conference The School of English (SOE) will host a Teaching English in Thailand seminar at the FCCT for ESL teachers in Thailand on Saturday, June 30. The seminar will start a 2 p.m. and run until 4:30 p.m. Call 01-550-0622 for more information.
Steve Adams (1954-2001) Steve Adams, or Sadam as he was sometimes known, epitomized the notoriety for which Pattaya is frequently heralded in the popular press of Europe. A hardened hedonist, Steve lived his life on the fringe never doing in moderation anything that could not be carried out far more enjoyably if done to excess. He had a great love for all his fellow human beings but frequently with a disregard for the civilization they had created. He lived his life dancing to the tune of a somewhat curious melody that could have been recorded by Johnny Rotten and Sid Vicious sometime back in the late seventies. As with the Sex Pistols music Steve was brash yet he was also endearing, being troubled when he discovered his behaviour had caused offence. He generated a diverse circle of friends and acquaintances, all of whom have gained much pleasure and amusement reminiscing on the many outrageous incidents for which Steve was so well known. An icon mounted some years ago on the wall of the Rising Sun, Soi Yamoto celebrates the man’s raison d’etre. No one would find humour in his conduct more than Steve himself, though however, there was often the impression that he was somewhat uncomfortable with the extreme persona he had created. From Pattaya through trips to Hong Kong, time back in Reading and finally Bangkok, he cut a clear trail that serves as a reminder to others of a difficult path through life best avoided by the faint hearted. Stephen Ralph Haldane Adams died from bacterial pneumonia at Bamrungrad Hospital, Bangkok on Wednesday 30th May aged 47. He was here for a good time, not for a long time and will be very sadly missed.
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President
Somchai Manothaworn (2nd left) is congratulated by Nitaya Patimasongkroh, (left)
and Lion Suan Panomwatankul (right)
Khun
Premrudee Jittiwutikarn (left) president of the YWCA Pattaya congratulates Lion
Lamai Phiawthong the new president.
New
Lions inducted into the clubs are taught how to ‘Roar’
Governor
of Rotary District 3340 Premprecha Dibbayawan (2nd right) led a team of
Rotarians bringing warm wishes and felicitations to Lions of both clubs. A
member of the PSC also sneaked into the picture.
