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City officials and department heads meet with local press for friendship party at Grand Sole Hotel

Hank goes to Henry J Bean’s Amari Watergate

Beauties reap a bounty

Bloom Cosmetics opens new outlet in Royal Garden Plaza

Local English businessman and long term resident celebrates his birthday among friends

PILC presents 250,000 baht to Redemptorist School for the Disabled

Public invited to shop at annual PILC Holiday Bazaar 2003

City officials and department heads meet with local press for friendship party at Grand Sole Hotel

Suchada Tupchai

Mayor Pairat Suthithamrongsawat, city officials, and local media attended a friendly party held at the Grand Sole Hotel, Pattaya 2nd Road last week. The city organized the party to enhance the relationship between city officials and the local media. Representatives of different groups of the Pattaya media, cable TV, newspaper, and radio were given a chance to meet the city’s bureaucrats and exchange views on current events in Pattaya City.

Mayor Pairat said the city very much appreciated working with the media and sharing information with the press to promote the city in the tourism, sports, and culture sectors. He added said the city also had to thank the media for keeping an eye on the community, spotting wrongdoings and reporting them, whether the fault lay with city officials or residents. The mayor concluded that Pattaya City could become a safe and nice place for residents and tourists if all sectors of society joined hands to help make improvements.

Mayor Pairat thanked the media for keeping an eye on the community, spotting wrongdoings and reporting them.

Farouk Wongborisoot addressed the party that the city organized to enhance the relationship between city officials and the local media.


Hank goes to Henry J Bean’s Amari Watergate

By Miss Terry Diner

With the promise of Henry J Bean himself (known to his friends as Hank) actually being present at the 9th anniversary of his Henry J Bean’s Bar and Grill at the Amari Watergate, over 600 people pushed their way into the venue.

With man-about-town Man Watanyoo acting as emcee for the evening, assisted by the ever-present and ever-smiling GM, Pierre-Andre Pelletier, this was destined to be an evening never to be forgotten.

Chefs ready to wheel in the cake.

Nothing had been left to chance. Outside the bar, the massed kitchen chefs of the Amari turned out in white aprons and tocques, banging their saucepans in anticipation around the 9th anniversary cake. The Carlsberg girls ran the mini golf, while the Kahlua girls did whatever Kahlua girls do while smiling a lot, while the Coke boys and girls ran a dodge the dart and balloon bursting alley.

Inside it was entertainment, entertainment, entertainment, with the band giving their all, and more, while the mosh pit waited for Hank. The Pattaya Mail knew that Hank was coming too, because he was travelling up to Bangkok with us. Unlike his “everything is happening” bar, Hank is actually a very quiet chap and sat in the back of the car and never said boo or even Bean!

(From left) Mrs. Marisa Chew, Mrs. Darunee Kritboonyalai, GM Pierre-Andre Pelletier, MC Man Watanyoo, Mrs. Marisa Mahawongtrakul. (Back row) Pinsiri Siripin, Executive Assistant Manager Denis Richter and another reveller.

However, the Pattaya Mail limo ran into mechanical trouble and we had to stop at the services area half way to Bangkok, and that’s where the problems really began. We took on water and then passed water and leaped into the car for the final 45 minutes into the Amari Watergate. Arriving at the forecourt we turned around and Hank wasn’t there! We then realised we had left him in the gentleman’s loo. By the time we located him it was too late - he’d caught a bus to Chonburi instead of Bangkok by mistake, so he missed his own party again.

So Hank missed the biggest Bean’s birthday bash of all time - but the other 600 people who did get there really enjoyed it. Including us! But don’t despair, the local Henry J Bean’s outlet at the Amari Orchid Resort on Beach Road is having its birthday on November 1. Come along and meet Hank. Shy and quiet and a lovely guy.


Beauties reap a bounty

The assembly rooms at the South Pattaya School on Sunday, August 31 were vibrant with the beauty of some 25 young people hoping to be crowned as this year’s Miss Pattaya Gay Festival. The members of the PGF committee were extremely grateful for the interest shown in and support for the event. The final outcome was not only happy contestants but also nearly 100,000 baht being raised towards the HEARTT 2000 and other PGF charities for this year. The total raised so far during the 2003 year is over 1,160,000 baht and the committee wishes to thank the sponsors, organizers and supporters of all the events.

The winners left to right: 2nd, 1st and 3rd.

Results of the Miss PGF were: Miss Best Costume - No. 6 from Topman, Miss Photogenic No. 1 - from Boyz Boyz Boyz, Miss Popular No. 1 - from Boyz Boyz Boyz, Runner up No. 5 - from Throb/Splash showbars, Miss Model - No.4, Miss PGF No. 12 from Bangkok, Runner up No. 6. from Topman, and Third No. 5 from Throb/Splash.

A special word of thanks must go to the trustees of the school for allowing the use of the assembly room and the co-operation in organizing the transformation into the superb venue by the management and staff of the Ambiance Hotel and Boyz Boyz Boyz. Also to View Talay Villas for the crown and Bruno’s Restaurant, Icon Hotel and Amor Restaurant for their special sponsorships.


Bloom Cosmetics opens new outlet in Royal Garden Plaza

Suchada Tupchai

Australian cosmetics company Bloom Cosmetics just opened a new outlet in Pattaya last weekend. The new franchise outlet tested the market place for 3 months before opening in Pattaya. The opening ceremony was presided over by Satil Khunpluem, president of the Easter Women’s Association. The opening ceremonies drew a great deal of interest from many of the city’s female residents and tourists.

People attending were given a demonstration of the products and were handed gifts of appreciation for their attendance.

Located in the promotion area on the ground floor of the Royal Garden, the outlet has a wide range of products on offer including perfume, skin care and make-up. People attending were given a demonstration of the products and were handed gifts of appreciation for their attendance.

The outlet has a wide range of products on offer including perfume, skin care and make-up.

Company owner Natalie Bloom said that the firm’s philosophy was to provide the highest quality in a wide range of make-up and skin care products.

Bloom Cosmetics Pattaya is offering free consultations to the ladies of Pattaya in facial massage to reduce tensions as well as make-up specific to skin types.

Bloom Cosmetics Pattaya is offering free consultations to the ladies of Pattaya in facial massage to reduce tensions as well as make-up specific to skin types.

(L to R) Rapeeporn Wongthongkam, Chuthima Pattanapong, Satil Khunpluem, president of the Eastern Women’s Association, Sirilada Khunpluem, Maneerat Muangsuwan celebrate the grand opening of the new Bloom Cosmetics outlet in Pattaya.


Local English businessman and long term resident celebrates his birthday among friends

Damri Muangkaew

Ian Read, owner of Le Cafe Royal and long-term resident of Pattaya, celebrated his 63rd birthday among friends and family at his home on September 2. Ian is well known for throwing good parties, especially on his birthday and to start the evening of celebration many people turned up to wish him well at his home before moving on to the bigger party.

Ian Read, owner of Le Cafe Royal and long-term resident of Pattaya, celebrated his 63rd birthday among friends and family.

Later that evening in Soi Pattayaland 3 at Cafe Royal the party continued with many customers and friends presenting Ian with gifts and well wishes. At around 11 p.m. Ian cut his cake and thanked everyone for the kindness and support.


PILC presents 250,000 baht to Redemptorist School for the Disabled

Proceeds from new “Living in Pattaya and Rayong” Guide supplement students’ education

Damri Muangkaew

Following the successful launch of the 4th edition of Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC)’s Living in Pattaya and Rayong Guide, the ladies donated 250,000 baht raised from sponsors and book sales to the Redemptorist School for the Disabled on Thursday afternoon, September 4.

The first edition of this useful book was launched in 1992, and it has become a tradition to help pay for student tuitions. The revised new Edition 5 is available in Pattaya bookstores and at PILC functions.

Father Patrick Morrissey (back row, 5th from left) receives the check from Gundi Clement-Setz, editor of “Living in Pattaya & Rayong”. Also present were Sandy Langford, president, Bronwyn Little-Carey, welfare chairperson, and other members of the PILC, as well as Sister Gemma and some of the students.

Father Patrick Morrissey received the check on behalf of the school directors from Gundi Clement-Setz, editor of the Living in Pattaya and Rayong, Sandy Langford, PILC president, Bronwyn Little-Carey and PILC members.

The funds will be put towards furthering the students’ education needs including the purchase of computers and electronics parts for the many courses on offer and meals for the boarding students.

There are currently 198 students at the school, learning electronics, computer administration, programming and English. They have to go through a tough selection process by Public Welfare in all Provinces. Tuition or boarding fees are not required and the school relies entirely on funding from organizations such as the PILC, and donations from individuals. After they graduate they are certain to find a qualified position and live an independent life. Some find employment in their hometowns and help support their families. One fine example of how the school supports these young people is the Electronics Shop on the south side of Pattaya North Road (Thai House area) where ex-students can repair computers, VCRs, radios, TVs and more.

A substantial amount of money was raised by the 4th edition of the Guide and was used to provide full vocational training for many handicapped people through the Redemptorist Vocational School for the Disabled. Some of the funds raised from the 4th edition were also allocated to the Street Kids for food and education.


Public invited to shop at annual PILC Holiday Bazaar 2003

Everyone is invited to the glamorous one-stop shopping event of the year right here in Pattaya. The PILC Holliday Bazaar 2003 is being held at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort’s Grand Orchid Hall on Saturday, October 4.

Young winner Anita at the 2002 Holiday Bazaar holding her huge bear donated by Santa Fe’-Global Silverhawk.

Holiday and seasonal gifts for all occasions can be selected from some of the finest products in Thailand and all of Asia. The Royal Cliff will be providing a cafe service. Also a contest will be held and entertainment for children aged 5 to 13, and parcel claim will again be in operation.

We have some wonderful prizes for our grand raffle such as: Emirates Airline ticket round trip to Hong Kong; Villa Room for 2 with ABF at Samui Palm Beach Resort; 2 return tickets to Chiang Mai with 2 nights accommodation in the Pavilion Suite of the Regent Chiangmai Resort and Spa; deluxe room for two with ABF at the Amari Watergate; executive floor room for 2 with ABF at the Amari Airport; mini suite for 2 and dinner at Larn Thong from the Royal Cliff Beach Resort and countless more.

The raffle tickets - a book of 12 for 500 baht or can be purchased for 50 baht each. Please contact Judy Clausen on 038-240-792 to purchase raffle tickets immediately.