All tour boat operators ordered to move to Bali Hai pier

Operators still hesitant about safety measures

The decision to close down the old wooden pier and move operators to Bali Hai was made at a recent city council meeting after the idea was proposed because of relevant safety issues. Last Friday, Deputy Mayor Niran Wattanasatsathorn called a meeting with boat operators to announce the move became effective September 2.

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Drama on the high seas as navy intercepts Indonesian barge

Loaded with wood, barge was illegally passing through a dangerous area

High drama played out on the high seas this past week when the Navy went into action to intercept an Indonesian tugboat and barge that had wandered into an area where the Thai navy was conducting target practice.

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NEWS

Mayor bombarded with questions about road construction and traffic problems

OUR COMMUNITY

Everyone had fun at Tom Zofkie’s birthday party at Shenanigans

A casual birthday party for Tom Zofkie was held at Shenanigans on August 11. As can be seen from the photos, everyone had fun.

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FEATURES

Past R.I. President Bhichai Rattakul comes home to a hero’s welcome

Bhichai Rattakul. So screamed the headlines of the Pattaya Mail in December 2000. They came from near and far - from all over the Kingdom, in fact - to pay homage to HE Bhichai Rattakul who was confirmed as Thailand’s first-ever President of Rotary International. He will serve from July 1, 2002 until June 30, 2003. The then RI President-elect addressed the group, saying that he was “excited and thrilled” to see so many Rotarians from all around the Kingdom attending the evening, to support the ideals and aims of Rotary International and to honour Rotary Thailand’s Royal Patron, HM the King.

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SOCIAL SCENE

Prince Narodom Ranariddh, president of the Cambodian royalist FUNCINPEC party, recently visited Thailand and stayed at the Dusit Resort Pattaya Hotel. He received a warm welcome upon arrival from Oranuch Chantramala, the hotel’s rooms & guest service manager.

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SPORTS

Germany wins both titles in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship U-18

The German pairs Sebastian Fuchs and Thomas Kaczmarek, Jana Kohler and Laura Ludwig, won the boys and girls FIVB Beach Volleyball / Under 18-Championships held last weekend on Jomtien Beach, defeating the much favored Brazilians and defending champions Pedro Solberg Salgado and Ian Borges in the boys’ finals, while the German girls beat Carolina Solberg Salgado and Barbara Figueiredo of Brazil in 1 hour, 6 minutes. Finals, unlike earlier matches, were played in rainy conditions. The qualifying rounds started August 25 and finals were held on August 31.

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