Pattaya’s very first privately owned long-stay
visitors’ resort, the lavishly appointed Diana Garden Resort, is now ready
to welcome guests. The official opening was presided over by Police General
Prasarn Wongyai, advisor to the prime minister.
Sopin
Thappajug speaks about her latest project.
Khun
Chantana Seesophon, Sopin Thappajug and Pol. Gen. Prasarn Wongyai enjoy the
fireworks display.
Sopin
Thappajug, Mayor Pairat Sutthithamrongsawat and Chanyuth Hengtrakul, advisor
to the minister of Tourism and Sports.
(l-r)
Neera Srisamphan, vice director of Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital, Sopin Thappajug,
Patinya Sootsuwan, Chief Judge of the Chonburi Family and Juvenile Court,
Sakol Kittiyawongse, Veteran Chonburi judge and Withoon Wongsawat, GM of
Diana Group.
Erwin
Rohner (center) makes a donation towards Khun Sopin’s worthwhile project
to help children at the Chonburi remand home, witnessed by Susie Rohner,
Peter Thorand and Sontaya Siangjaew, director of the RTN radio station 5,
Pattaya.
David
and Satnam Rungsithiwat were present to give their blessings.
Dancers
beat on the ‘Klong Sabat Chai’ Victory Drums to beckon good luck for the
new venture
Seangsorn
Soonthornsilchai, Pattaya City councillor, Jintana Lertthongtupthim,
director of technical projects, Wattana Janthanawaranont, Pattaya deputy
mayor, U-rit Nunthasurasak, Pattaya deputy mayor, Thawit Chaisawangwong,
Chairman of Pattaya council, and Withoon Wongsawat, GM of Diana Group.
Sopin
Thappajug poses for a photo with Nirun Wattanasartsathorn (4th right)
Pattaya deputy mayor and other honored guests.
The Diana Group’s managing director, Sopin Thappajug
and all staff, welcomed distinguished guests including Patinya Sootsuwan,
Chonburi’s family and juvenile court judge; Manit Boonchim, director of
TAT (Region 3); Pattaya’s Mayor Pairat Suttithamrongsawat and more than
1,000 guests who attended a cocktail party to celebrate the auspicious
event.
The grand opening ceremonies began when Pol. Gen. Prasarn
walked with the flag parade and fired off a laser to officially open the new
building with a splendid fireworks display. The grand opening also coincided
with Sopin Thappajug’s birthday, and she received a chorus of “Happy
Birthday” from the guests.
Once the formalities were over, staff led guests on a
tour of the new building, which began construction on February 25th last
year.
Police
General Prasarn Wongyai, advisor to the Prime Minister, presents the total
amount of 211,080 baht to Patinya Sutsuwan chief judge of the Chonburi
family and Juvenile Court to support the various activities.
Sopin
Thappajug talks to Yuwarat Kamolwej, former election committee chairman,
former Chonburi governor and a member on the advisory committee of the World
Scout Jamboree 2003.
Ed
Trayling entertains the crowd with his rendition of ‘My Way’.
Professor
Jumpot Maungkeaw plays on his unique self-created musical instrument the ‘bamboolin’.
Anusak
Rodboonmee (2nd left) GM of The Ambassador City, Jomtien who can also claim
to be the first mayor of Pattaya City amongst the many guests who came to
celebrate the auspicious occassion.
Nothing
could stop Papa Ray Rogers (holding the green bottle) from attending this
grand opening ceremony and wishing Khun Noi all the success.
Three
very dear friends. Peter, always to be seen close to beautiful women, enjoys
the company of Wannapa Wannasri (Ju) his MC partner at most city functions
and Khun Sopin (Noi).
(from
right) Bruno Keller, President of Rotary Club Jomtien-Pattaya, Premruedee
Jittiwutthikarn, member of Y.W.C.A Bangkok-Pattaya, Surat Mekhawarakul,
president of PBTA, Sopin Thappajug and other guests.
The
Bangkok Pattaya Hospital set up a booth to give free health check-ups to the
guests.
(from
left) Attawut Phokeaw, Pattaya City councillor, Wutthisak Rermkitjakarn,
Pattaya deputy mayor, Pratheep Malhotra, Sopin Thappajug, Police Colonel
Jirat Phichitpai and Sithiparp Muangkhum.
Khun
Sopin receives greetings from (l-r) Phumpuang Puthithamrong, welfare
director of the Chonburi remand home for young people, Thittikan Chotibal,
associate judge for the Chonburi family and juvenile court, Drew Noyes, and
Mike Franklin who was instrumental in the creation of this oasis for long
stay guests.
Set in quiet, natural surroundings in North Pattaya,
guests are able to choose from three types of rooms: Jasmine, Orchid and
Lotus, Thai style apartments. Each is beautifully furnished with natural
materials and decorated with a careful blend of design and color to provide
a relaxed and comfortable living environment.
The Jasmine apartments are furnished with every long-stay
requirement considered, including grounded power points for secure use of
computers and hi-fi equipment. Special facilities are provided for the
groups of tourists who are elderly, stroke victims, and disabled persons
requiring the use of wheelchairs. Long-stay project contracts are set at 1,
5, 10, 15 years or life contracts.
In the near future, the Diana Garden Resort plans to
develop a complete package that includes every aspect of long-term care
until such time as the tenant passes away. The Diana Group has contracted
with Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital to provide quality care to guests staying at
the resort.
During the opening ceremonies, Pol. Gen. Prasarn Wongyai donated funds
totaling 211,080 baht to Chonburi’s family and juvenile court to organize
activities to help those in need. Patinya Sutsuwan, chief judge of the
Chonburi family and juvenile court received the donation on behalf of the
organization.
