YWCA and PSC join hands to make children’s lives better

Pattaya Sports Club presents scholarships to children at Pattaya School No. 7

The first Youth Music contest to be held this November

YWCA and PSC join hands to make children’s lives better

Donate food and necessary goods to Pattaya school children and Ban Euatai

Damri Muangkaew

Nittaya Patimasongkroh, president of the YWCA Bangkok Pattaya branch recently led YWCA members on their latest round of donations to local schools under the Daily Lunch Project. Both the YWCA and the Pattaya Sports Club supported the day’s activities. The ladies supplied a nutritious lunch and donated necessary food items to the children of Pattaya School No. 4 located in Wat Nongyai.

Chai Yo! A big thank you from the kids to the YWCA and PSC.

Wat Nongyai School was opened in 1937 and later transferred to local government care as one of the city’s 10 schools.

Items handed over to the school included 4 electric fans, 12 dozen drinking glasses, and 10 bags of rice. A variety of small gifts were also distributed amongst the children to make the visit more fun.

Then the group of intrepid ladies moved on to the Ban Euatai, located in Sriracha to give out another 4 wall fans and 50 bags of rice. The donation was well received by Araya Nuengjamnong, director of the Euatai Foundation for the children. YWCA members provided lunch for the youngsters and handed over 10,000 baht in cash which will help meet daily expenses at the facility.

Ban Eauatai was founded in 2001 by Suwanna Supachartkraisorn, president of the foundation, and is located in the Bang Phra district. The facility currently houses and rehabilitates 30 children previously associated with drug use.

Pattaya Sports Club presents scholarships to children at Pattaya School No. 7

Damri Muangkaew

Of the many charitable projects carried out by the Pattaya Sports Club (PSC), one of the most important is funding education for students from financially challenged families. These funds not only make a tremendous difference to the children who receive the scholarships but benefit society as a whole.

On behalf of the Pattaya Sports Club, Charity Chairman Bernie Tuppin delivered 45,000 baht to the director of School Number 7 in Nongphangkae, allowing 27 children to attend school for another year.

The latest achievement took place on Thursday afternoon when Bernie Tuppin, the intrepid charity chairman for the PSC, handed over 45,000 baht to the director of School Number 7 in Nongphangkae, allowing 27 children to attend school for another year.

This particular project has been in place for 3 years and the children are extremely grateful for the efforts of the PSC as they would otherwise not have the opportunity to attend the government school.

Tiparat Chinsuwanakij, one of the recipients of a scholarship said, “I am now in my third year of high school and have received a scholarship, along with my friends, since my first year. I can say on behalf of those of us who have been given this opportunity by the Pattaya Sports Club that we are eternally grateful for this kindness and generosity. All of us would not be able to receive schooling if it wasn’t for the PSC. Thank you and I hope you continue your good work for the community.”

The PSC has many projects running simultaneously, which include donating vital supplies and necessary equipment such as sporting equipment, food and other important daily items for the underprivileged in both local and rural areas. These generous donations improve the lives of those who would otherwise be left out in the cold by society.

The PSC frequently coordinates with other Pattaya charitable organizations such the YWCA, Rotary, Lions and associations that assist children in the community.

The first Youth Music contest to be held this November

Damri Muangkaew

A press conference was held at city hall this week by contest organizers, Rurakpattana Company, to announce the first Youth Music contest, with the first round being held in November.

Enthusiastic youngsters demonstrate their musical talents, hoping they might win the first Youth Music contest, the first round of which is scheduled for November.

Company and sponsor representatives were present to outline the upcoming event, which will see youth bands from around the country in the 11-16 and 17-21 age categories vie for first prize in the competition.

A total of 6 bands from both categories will go on to compete in the final round at the Alcazar Theater on December 7, with first prize in each of the two categories set at 30,000 baht. An additional bonus is to be given by the Tourism Authority of Thailand that will allow the winner to play on stage at next year’s Pattaya Music Festival.

The goal of the competition is to aid the national anti-drug campaign and should produce some very slick sounds by talented young artists.

Entry information is available by calling 038 731 275-6 ending on October 30, to compete in the first round of competition on November 8 and 9 of this year.