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Brits looking to Thailand to export technology and expertise
The British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) welcomed
Barry Davidson, the manager for Thailand, Cambodia and Laos of the
governmental office Trade Partners UK, and Andrew Stephenson, the Third
Commercial secretary at the British Embassy in Bangkok.
BCCT
committee members attending the luncheon at L'Opera (front l-r) Andrew
Stephenson, Graham Macdonald, Barry Davidson, Andrew Wood. (back) Peter
Malhotra, Noah Shepherd, Jinnapat Tongvisekul, Suwanna Viroonchan, Dr. Iain
Corness, Jimmy Howard and George Strampp.
As part of the fact-finding mission, the pair were taken
on a tour of the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate, with Jinnapat
Tongvisekul, the assistant director of Corporate Marketing of Hemaraj Land
and Development acting as guide.
A luncheon at L’Opera Restaurant was given in their
honour, giving them a chance to meet some of the movers and shakers on the
Eastern Seaboard, including BCCT committee members Graham Macdonald and
Jimmy Howard, Hemaraj Land and Development MD David Nardone, Noah Shepherd
from RPT Asia, George Strampp from Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, plus
Peter Malhotra and Dr. Iain Corness representing the Pattaya Mail and Chiang
Mai Mail.
Trade Partners Barry Davidson said during an exclusive interview with Pattaya
Mail that he was excited by the prospect of Thailand which was showing
great promise of further expansion, particularly in the automotive and
manufacturing arenas. He felt that there was an opportunity here for British
technology and expertise to be marketed for joint benefits for both
countries.
Cholchan Resort Pattaya hosts a thank you party for customers
Management and staff at the Cholchan Resort Pattaya
hosted a ‘feels like home’ cocktail party to thank customers for their
support. The part was held at the hotel’s Funtasea Fun Pub.
Suchai
Jiraiyunont, executive assistant manager sales & marketing, welcomes
guests at the “Feel like home” cocktail party in the Cholchan Resort.
Suchai Jiraiyunont, executive assistant manager of sales
and marketing and staff welcomed tour and travel agents and suppliers of the
hotel for a fun and relaxing evening with a buffet dinner and plenty of
activities for partygoers.
Many of the guests attending the party are members of a
large group of long-stay visitors who reside at the resort hotel because of
its comfort and quality service.
Suchai said that the party is the hotel’s way of sincerely thanking
everyone for their support and letting them know they are a very important
part of the hotel’s success and longevity. “We will endeavor to keep our
focus on our guests and customers to ensure their satisfaction and comfort
during their stay with us and when they return,” he said.
PILC learns about potential dangers of parasites at their March luncheon
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The Pattaya International Ladies (PILC) held their
monthly luncheon on March 4th at the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa.
Special guest speakers of the day were two specialists from the Bangkok
Pattaya Hospital, Dr. Niyom Phisitpipattana, neurologist and Dr. Veera
Seriprasert, parasitologist. The two doctors spoke on the dangers of
parasitic infections, causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment.
Special
guest speakers at the PILC monthly luncheon were two specialists from the
Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Dr. Niyom Phisitpipattana, neurologist and Dr.
Veera Seriprasert, parasitologist.
The guest speakers were invited by former PILC president,
Laurence Fatus who had recently been treated at the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital
for such an infection after eating ‘some tom’ (raw papaya salad) on a
regular basis.
Dr. Niyom said that the problem of parasitic infection is
quite common in Thailand and stems from animals and a variety of
environmental conditions both air and waterborne. However, the most common
is from animals or animal food products, including fresh water marine
animals, such as the river crabs found in ‘som tam’. Once the parasite
enters the body and reaches the nervous system it then becomes life
threatening.
Symptoms of an infection of parasitic organism vary from
general itchiness to localized and general swelling.
Dr. Niyom went on to explain that infection from food is due to a lack of
hygienic conditions as well as the food not being thoroughly cooked. To
prevent parasitic infection all food must be prepared properly and in a
clean area.
Bannuantong School to receive new spirit house thanks to George Strampp
Automotive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) director, George
Strampp recently donated 10,000 baht to Bannuantong School to go toward
completion of the school’s new spirit house. This wasn’t the first time
George has helped the school, for in 1999, then as M.D. of TRW Automotive in
the Eastern Seaboard, George donated a new flagpole to the school.
George
Strampp (right) donated 10,000 baht to Bannuantong School to go toward
completion of the school’s new spirit house.
“The next project will be to establish a computer lab
at the school to give the children some computer skills,” George said.
“Bannuantong School has 150 children and they must have an opportunity to
have computer exposure & training.”
The Bannuantong School, close to the Sriracha Tiger Zoo,
has become the latest ‘plant’ to receive the ‘Strampp-the plant
fixer’ touch. The needs are computers, desks and IT training. “In this
age of IT and computerization, it is critical that these kids have a chance
to learn these skills.” George has found the problem and already worked
out the fix.
If you have any spare computers George would love to hear from you and
you can contact him on email [email protected]
Charity Sale at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital
On Saturday the 22nd of March from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., there
will be a charity sale held in the lobby of the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital,
with the proceeds going to help the less fortunate children of the region.
Much of the items available for sale have been made by
the needy themselves, or by others who have taken an unfortunate turning at
some stage in their lives, and for whom the ability to produce goods for
sale is a form of rehabilitative exercise.
Amongst these are the beautiful artificial flowers made
by the children from the Huay Pong Institute and postcards and Christmas
decorations from the Camillian Centre. Another group that works hard to earn
their keep is the Fountain of Life, with their interesting selection of
hand-made cards. Hungry? The Rayong Remand Centre will sell very tasty
cakes, cookies and breads. Need something to read? The Rayong Ladies Circle
will come with their library of second hand books. All proceeds from the
book sale will be used for RLC supported charities.
To make the day even more of a fest for bargain hunters,
the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital Dental Center, LASIK and Eye Center will be
giving FREE check ups!
However, the aim is to support the needy and
disadvantaged children, so please come and enjoy yourselves on the 22nd of
March.
For more information contact: The International
Department, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Tel: 038 427 777 or email: [email protected]
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