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Future stars of Thai haute couture showcase their skills at Big C fashion show
Fashion models compete for cash and prizes at the MTD Taxila Fashion Making to Design contest held at Big C.
Located in Bangkok, MTD Taxila is one of the finest fashion schools in Thailand. On Sunday, August 25, the school held a fashion show “contest” at Big C. Held throughout the nation, these contests are put on to showcase the talents of up-and-coming Thai fashion designers. Pattaya was chosen to represent the region of Chonburi.
Big C did a commendable job setting the stage and decorating the scene. Fashions displayed by MTD Taxila drew a crowd of enthralled viewers.
Under the watchful eyes of five judges, the managing director of the business development division of THTI (Thailand Textile Institute), Surasakdi Sukhopala; the president of the Thai Designer Association Chakrit Chawanarojanaruji, YWCA president Nitaya Patimasongkroh and YWCA members, plus Ingo Räuber, president of the Rotary Club of Taksin-Pattaya and hundreds of on-lookers, the organizers of the fashion show presented their designs, modeled by stunning fashion models.
Contest categories were: “Fantasy Jeans”, “Dresses” and “Recycling Fashion”. Students of the fashion school displayed their skills and creative ideas and the show was a great success.
One of the models, Thunwanee Pikul, recently won the National Model Competition and is now ready to start a career as a super-model.
Nitaya Patimasongkroh presented the prizes for the Fantasy Jeans-contest. Ingo Räuber awarded the prize for Dresses contest, while Kanchanna Kittyverod presented the prizes for Recycling Fashion.
Winners of the contest will be eligible to join the competition finals in Bangkok where a cash prize of 200,000 baht will go to the winner.
Tesco Lotus holds 6th anniversary party to say “thanks for the support”
Tesco Lotus South Pattaya Branch held their 6th Anniversary celebration on the 25th of August. Pattaya Major Pairat Suttithamrongsawat graced the celebration as guest of honor, together with Pornchai Juebunchedsak, chief executive director of Tesco Lotus South Pattaya Branch, staff and many well-wishers.
This year’s party activities were enhanced by delightful performances given by students from Burapha Pattana School, and marvelous dancing performed by the Auey Porn On Warn Dance Troupe of elderly performers. Tokens of appreciation were also presented to customers.
One of Tesco Lotus’s special annual events is to open the main donation box. This year the amazing sum of 115,255 baht was collected. This money will be donated to the Banglamung Home for the Aged.
Pornchai expressed thanks to customers for their strong support for the past 6 years. Pornchai and Major Pairat together cut the 2-meter long cake and Champagne was sipped to toast a great 6 years for Tesco-Lotus.
 (L to R) Pornchai Juebunchedsak, chief executive director of Tesco Lotus South Pattaya Branch and Pattaya Major Pairat Suttithamrongsawat donated the princely sum of 115,255 baht to Jitra Taemeesrisuk, assistant director of the Banglamung Home for the Aged.
IFHS 02: the show with everything
September 11-14 marks the l0th edition of the International Food and Hospitality Show (IFHS) in Bangkok and the organizers are promising the most comprehensive event yet to celebrate the occasion. It covers every single segment of the food and hospitality sector: hotels, catering, restaurants, wines & spirits, bakery, and retail. IFHS has, over time, grown to become the defining international hospitality show for Thailand, bringing together trade-only visitors and exhibitors both local and international. Last year the event attracted 12,319 trade visitors from 46 countries.
The show features leading names from the industry, with exhibits from across the world for all facets of the hotel, food retail and hospitality industry, including food, beverages, services and equipment. Over 300 companies from 25 countries will be present.
Complementing the business end of the exhibition is the usual top-class series of conference programmes, seminars, salon culinaires, demonstrations and competitions. The Thai Hotels Association’s 4th Hospitality Industry Congress looks at ‘New Trends in International Hospitality’ with a comprehensive three-day programme. And the Thai Restaurant Association themes its conference “Developing Thai Food for Better Quality”, backed up with the Thai Food Festival and chefs’ food demonstrations.
In a market where retailing is rapidly changing to reflect international trends, the Retail Thailand segment of IFHS 2002 is another must. It covers systems, equipment and new technology for point-of-sale and logistics, for large supermarket operations, independents and convenience stores alike. Also concurrent with the show is the Thai Retailers Association retail conference, as well as the EAN Thailand Institute seminar on Opening a Window on the World of Retail.
Wines & Spirits Thailand hosts the international wine competitions, the unique Wine Village and a series of wine seminars led by the country’s Food Science Technology Association.
Also closely involved with the show are all Thailand’s leading hospitality industry agencies including the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Federation of Thai Industries and the official national associations of chefs, retailers and restaurateurs.
With this level of support and the range of accompanying events, the picture of a uniquely original show is complete, combining business with pleasure, fresh ideas with solid trade know-how. IFHS in Bangkok is the one food and hospitality event this year that no one should miss: it’s the show with everything, for everyone.
PILC Holiday Bazaar coming soon to Royal Cliff Beach Resort
Arlette Cykman, chairperson for special events at the Pattaya International Ladies Club reminds us that Saturday October 5th is a date to remember. The PILC’s tremendously popular charity event, the Holiday Bazaar will be held on that day at the Orchid Room of the Royal Cliff Grand.
This well known and tremendously successful bazaar is going into its 5th year. The bazaar presents hundreds of items for sale supplied by more than 60 vendors. Gift items will be on sale, not only for Christmas and the New Year, but a variety of delightful things to buy will include unique handicraft selections, hand-made bed covers, home decorations, jewelry, delicate porcelain dolls and much, much more. Each category of items has been carefully selected for the annual bazaar and includes things one can only purchase at this delightful event.
Members of the PILC will be honored to have the wife of the governor of Chonburi, Dr. Jantaratana Insawang DDS as their guest of honor at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Shop till you drop! One of the many booths at last year’s event.
The opening ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the doors will open to shoppers from 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
At the end of the day, the Holiday Bazaar will have lucky drawings and 45 high quality prizes will be awarded to the winners.
Tickets for the PILC Holiday Bazaar can be purchased at all PILC functions. Members of the public wishing to buy tickets are also invited to contact Judy Clausen at telephone number 038 240 792. For further information on the PILC Holiday Bazaar please contact Arlette Cykman at telephone number 038 300325.
The PILC Holiday Bazaar will be sponsored by Transpo International and Volclay Siam. Arlette explained that this event takes months of planning and organization and could not take place without the generous support of its sponsors.
Pattaya gives birth to another entertainment venue as ‘The Earth Pub’ opens on Pattaya Third Road
Suchada Tupchai
“The Earth” Pub officially opened its doors for business last week with many of Pattaya’s VIP’s attending the grand opening ceremonies.
Santsak Ngampiches, chairman of the advisors to the minister of science, technology and environment, surrounded by other guests of honors cuts the ribbon to officially open ‘The Earth Pub’.
The ceremonial ribbon cutting was performed by Santsak Ngampiches, chairman of the advisors to the minister of science, technology and environment, along with honored guests such as Chanyut Hengtrakul, advisor to the minister of science, technology and environment, Rewat Pol-lookin, deputy chairman of the provincial administration organization, all of whom came to congratulate the young, energetic management team in their new business venture.
The Earth Pub is divided into 2 sections: outdoors and indoors. Inside, everyone can dance the night away whilst listening to a vivacious DJ and quality music from bands imported from Bangkok, as well as enjoying good service and tasty food. For those who prefer a comfortable atmosphere, there is soft music in the outdoors section. The Earth Pub is open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
“Living in Bangkok Year 2002” Exhibition next week in Bangkok
‘Products and Services for Expatriate Families’
The Bumrungrad Hospital Foundation and the Thai Craft Association will jointly organize the “Living in Bangkok Year 2002” Exhibition at the hospital located on Sukhumvit Soi 3 on Saturday September 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This is the 4th year for the exhibition, which brings together over 80 exhibitors of services and products of special interest to the expatriate residents of Bangkok and surrounding area with a great opportunity for the expatriate to have access to a wide variety of charitable organizations, women’s groups, schools, services, and others.
There will be a stage performance and talks by prominent speakers on selective topics of interest and a sale of handicrafts from different parts of Thailand by the popular Thai Craft Association. Admission is Free.
For more information, please call Bumrungrad Hospital at 0 2667 2400, e- mail: com [email protected] or The Thai Craft Association at 0 2271 2133, e-mail: domestic @thaicraft.org
Thai Craft is a non-profit association serving more than 60 community-based artisan groups from all regions of Thailand. Thai Craft organizes regular craft sales and training, offering craftspeople a guided experience in product development and marketing techniques by using fair-trade practices. The future welfare and self-reliance of Thailand’s village craft-producing communities is the essence of their work. Thai Craft’s work relies on committed volunteers of all nationalities who assist artisans at craft sales and help them to improve product design and quality, displays, marketing techniques and administration.
The Bumrungrad Hospital Foundation is a registered, non-profit charitable foundation established in May 1990 by the founders of the Bumrungrad Hospital Group. The Foundation is involved in a wide range of charitable activities benefiting the health status of underprivileged Thais throughout the country and in the promotion of health education.
The Jesters Mystery Spotter is about…
By Mike Franklin
Watch out for the Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ Mystery Spotter in and around Pattaya. All you have to do is display one of the Jesters Children’s Fair stickers on your car, pick-up, motorbike, jacket, or anywhere where it is visible and you could be stopped by me or another Jesters Committee member and be given a prize on the spot.
 It might be a beer, breakfast or coffee in Shenanigans, dinner for two in the Green Bottle, breakfast at the Diana Inn, a Thai massage, a Sauber Formula 1 key ring, a pair of Heineken shorts, or even a one-year free subscription to Pattaya Mail or Pattaya Blatt. It could be a Jesters souvenir or a ‘Care for Kids’ T-shirt.
Stickers are available at Shenanigans or the Diana Inn, just call and ask for one. The Mystery Spotter is looking for you, so show the Children’s Fair sticker where it can be easily seen.
For more information about the 2002 Jesters Charity Drive Children’s fair and Pub Night go to our web site: www.care4kids.info
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