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Hard Rock Hotel
Pattaya ready to rock n roll
The Hard Rock Hotel welcomed their first guests last
week, Jessada and Ming Yoon. General manager Andrew Khoo and his team
greeted the first guests to stay at the hotel when it opened for business
after 15 months of extensive renovations. The first couple to book in, who
are also residents of Pattaya, said they were on their 20th honeymoon
after 23 years of marriage.
 Mark
Kelly (left), executive assistant manager - rooms, and general manager
Andrew Khoo (right), welcome the Hard Rock Hotel’s first guests, Jessada
and Ming Yoon.
The hotel, set out in true Hard Rock style, features
memorabilia from many of the world’s well-known musicians in and around
the lobby, as well at the e-bay internet cafe which has superb gaming
facilities for hardcore gamers. Starz Diner, the hotel’s restaurant
serves breakfast lunch and dinner.
Hard Rock Hotel has a total of 320 rooms, 200 of which
are currently in operation. The remainder are scheduled to open at the end
the month. Bookings are already on the rise, and an 80% occupancy level is
expected prior to the official grand opening.
The official Grand Opening will be held on December
15th, with Thai and International stars on the guest list. Andrew Khoo is
certain it is set to be the party of the year.
Volvo families
enjoy fun weekend together
 Tamarine
Tanasugarn (third row second right), Thailand’s top tennis player, held a
“Volvo Tennis Clinic” for children at the tennis courts of the Dusit Resort
Pattaya Hotel.
Raring to go in my Volvo! Participants of the
Volvo Family Fun Caravan to Pattaya gathered at the starting line for the
beginning of the Thai-themed weekend. Volvo lovers joined activities at
stopovers at Ancient City in Samut Prakan, the Marine Museum in Bang Saen and
other interesting places along the way. A break at the Bira Racing Circuit in
Chonburi gave drivers a chance to try out different Volvo models while children
played traditional Thai games. During the evening party, great prizes like a KLM
business class ticket to Europe were given away. On day 2, Volvo ambassador
Tammy Tanasugarn, the country’s top female tennis player, held a Volvo Tennis
Clinic for children
Chiang Mai Bike Week 2001
North Comets MC invites motorcycle clubs and members to
participate in their charity ride called “Chiang Mai Bike Week 2001”.
This event will be on December 8-10, as it is the best winter period to ride
up in the mountains of northern Thailand.
The event will be 2 main activities:
December 8: TAT and Chiang Mai municipality will arrange
a reception for all bikers from abroad and Thailand at the Tapae Gate, which
is a historic place where, in ancient times, anyone that came to town had to
pass through this gate.
December 9, morning: 1st Ride: big loop around the
mountain of Chiang Dao and Phraw (200 km). 2nd Ride: big loop through the
mountain of Samerng-Chiang Dao and Phraw (280 km). Motorcycles will parade
through town to promote the “wearing a helmet to protect your life”
campaign before leaving for these rides.
December 9, late evening: Bikers’ party at Mae Ping
Hotel - food, fun, music, club stalls and entertainment. Add Carabao will
also jam on the stage.
December 10: Bikers leave for home at their convenience.
The North Comets MC expect more than 500 bikers to
participate. North Comets MC was established in 1998 by a group of
Harley-Davidson, BMW and other bike riders in Chiang Mai. The club is trying
to encourage all biker friends to visit Chiang Mai and build up club
community services.
BCCT Eastern Seaboard Christmas Party
The BCCT’s Eastern Seaboard Christmas Party is being
held in the gardens of the Amari Orchid Resort, Pattaya on Tuesday 4th
December 2001 from 6 p.m.
Gold Sponsors are Global Silverhawk/Santa Fe & Smith
Hodgkinson (Thailand) Co Ltd. Silver Sponsors are Mbmg International Inc
& Hemaraj Land and Development Plc.
A ‘fun for all the family’ event, it will feature
entertainment by the kids of St. Andrew’s, Garden and The Regents
international schools including carol singing, traditional band music and
Christmas ballet and gymnastics. A full Thai and international buffet will
be followed by music from a Filipino band from 8 p.m.
The cost is THB 500 per adult and THB 300 per child (i.e.
under 16 years of age) inclusive of soft drinks, international buffet and
VAT. Other beverages will be available direct from the hotel including draft
beer at a special price. Tickets are available from the BCCT office. Please
purchase tickets in advance (before Monday December 3) to avoid lengthy
delays entering on the day. Contact the British Chamber of Commerce
Thailand, fax +66 (0) 2651-5354, tel. +66 (0) 2651-5350-3, email [email protected]
Ploenchit Fair this weekend at the
Royal Plaza, Bangkok
The British Community in Thailand Foundation for the
Needy (BCTFN) is excited to announce this year’s Ploenchit Fair will take
place this Saturday, November 24. By the kind courtesy of the Bureau of the
Crown Property, Ploenchit Fair will be held in the Royal Plaza,
Ratchadamnern-Nok/Sri Ayutthaya Road. This venue was most recently occupied
by the Supreme Command and offers ample space and security for an event of
this magnitude.
Gates will open at 10.00 a.m. - bring your family and
friends.
Royal Plaza is opposite Suan Amporn, next to Dusit Zoo
and Parliament Buildings and is flanked by Wat Benchamaborphit (Marble
Temple) and the Chitlada Palace. Set amongst these historical sites and the
Avenues of the Chakri Dynasty, this venue brings a new aspect of Thai
tradition to Ploenchit Fair.
It is easily reached by skytrain or bus and has ample
parking on the large square outside.
As usual, the format of Ploenchit will be a typical
fairground with fun and games for all ages, lots of shopping with bargains
galore, live entertainment and food and drinks of all descriptions to keep
you going throughout the day. Plus, plus, plus - many new features which
this larger venue affords.
Remember that all revenue raised during the day goes
entirely to supporting Thai charities throughout the country - so please
continue to support the fair in the knowledge that the more fun you have,
the more benefits you’ll bring to the needy.
For further details contact the BCTFN office: telephone:
+66 (0) 2204-1587, fax +66 (0) 2204-1589, email [email protected]
Updated every Friday
Copyright 2001 Pattaya Mail Publishing Co.Ltd.
370/7-8 Pattaya Second Road, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20260, Thailand
Tel. 66-38 411 240-1, 413 240-1, Fax: 66-38 427 596
Updated by
Chinnaporn Sangwanlek, assisted by Boonsiri Suansuk.
E-Mail: [email protected]
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