SOCIAL SCENE

Alice Pouslen, husband Niel and friends celebrated Alice’s birthday with a raucous good time at Shenanigans Pattaya.

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His Excellency Min Byoung Eui, minister of tourism for the Republic of Korea, recently paid a visit to the Royal Cliff Beach Resort. Accompanied by his wife, HE Min was greeted upon arrival by Ranjith Chandrasiri (left), resident manager of the Royal Cliff Grand and Phan Chongsuksantikul (right), executive assistant manager of the Royal Cliff Grand. Latest Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) statistics show that the Republic of Korea accounts for over 5 percent of the total international tourism arrivals to Thailand in 2001. This year-to-date statistic shows a growth of almost 25 percent over the same period last year.

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Hans and Daeng Banziger (center) are surrounded by their staff who gave Hans a surprise birthday party at the Paradise Cafe and Grill.

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Over 400 guests attended a beautiful wedding reception in the tropical settings of the Amari Orchid Resort. On hand was GM Michael Vogt (right), who congratulated the new happily married couple, Chatuporn & Maythawut, and wished them well for their future shared path of life.

 

 

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(above) PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited, led by Nipat Isarangkura Na Ayuthdaya (right), acting vice president, Business Services Division recently organized the “2001 Business Services Division Work Out” with Ms. Sana-Anong Wankerd (center) speaking on “Thinking Methods for a Successful Life”. The meeting took place at the Napalai Convention Hall of the Dusit Resort Pattaya Hotel.

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Family and friends congratulate Stewert Holmes (a pilot with Japan Airlines) and Tasanee Intasri who were married in a traditional Thai style ceremony at the Wanasin Farm recently.

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Achana Snitwongse Na Ayutdhaya, managing director of the Montien Hotel, Pattaya hosted a birthday party at La Mer Restaurant recently for regular guest Stella Kelly (cutting cake). Plenty of well wishers were on hand to wish her many happy returns.

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