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Pattaya International Hospital welcomes two new doctors to its staff
Elfi Seitz
The Pattaya International Hospital (PIH/PIC) recently
welcomed two new doctors to accrete two important departments: Dr. Waraporn
Klanwarin, a dermatologist, and Dr. Pricha Phattiyakul, plastic surgeon.
 (L
to R) Gen. Niphon Pharunnit, Dr. Pricha Phattiyakul, Dr. Waraporn Klanwarin,
and Dr. Sanya Viravaidya at the welcoming party for the hospital’s two new
doctors.
At a cocktail party, Dr. Sanya Viravaidya, the owner and
CEO of the Pattaya International Hospital introduced his new associates and
the press met the two new doctors during a dinner which followed.
Dr. Sanya said in his speech that he is proud to be able
to work together with such important colleagues and is looking forward to a
close collaboration.
Dr. Waraporn Klanwarin, a dermatologist, graduated from
Thailand’s famous Chulalongkorn University and after finishing her studies
at the National Dermatology Institute / Natural Skin Center in Singapore she
came back to Bangkok to further her education at the Ramathibodi Hospital in
Laser surgery.
Dr. Waraporn now works at the H.M. Queen Sirikit Hospital
in Bangkok, but will be in Pattaya three days per week (Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Sundays) available to patients of the Pattaya International Hospital.
Appointments with her can be made at the hospital.
The second newcomer is Dr. Pricha Phattiyakul, who left
the United States after 32 years working there in the field of plastic
surgery. Dr. Pricha is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
as well as a member of the American Association for Anesthetics and a member
of the American Society for Cosmetic Breast Surgery.
Born in Bangkok, Dr. Pricha studied in New York and
Maryland, at the John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and in Washington DC. He
looks back at a long and successful career with more than 50,000 patients -
about 2000 patients per year. Dr. Pricha is very proud that none of his
cases ended fatally. For this achievement he received coveted “Preferred
Healthcare Provider” prize from the US government.
Dr. Pricha is also a member of the Thai Society Cosmetic
Surgery and if necessary can get assistance from more than 400 medical
specialists.
Dr. Pricha will be available at the Pattaya International
Hospital for three days a week: Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Chanyuth convinced that the new Pattaya Mail Plus program will be the best ever on Sophon cable TV
The Pattaya Mail Plus team of Les Nyerges and Peter
Malhotra paid a courtesy visit to Chanyuth Hengtrakul, Advisor to the
Minister of Tourism and Sports and MD of Sophon Cable TV, to update him on
the pre-production progress of the show, before the launch of the new
television program.
 Peter
Malhotra (left) and Les Nyerges (center) enjoy a light moment with Chanyuth
Hengtrakul (right) during their visit to Sophon Cable TV.
Peter informed Chanyuth that, “The Pattaya Mail
and Capital TV have pooled our resources to create a new and contemporary
television news, events and entertainment program of the highest quality
called ‘Pattaya Mail Plus’.”
Les spoke of the new show saying, “The program will be
of the highest standards ever. It will be a magazine style presentation,
including news and features of every kind.”
Chanyuth welcomed the visitors and said, “I am
extremely proud that you are taking the initiative to produce such an
international style show to be shown on out cable network. On behalf of the
citizens of Pattaya I would like to express our appreciation for your
efforts.”
Les added, “Pattaya is a very interesting place, full
of life and activity. We will have endless opportunities and subject matter
to produce news and feature stories for our viewers.”
Chanyuth showed confidence in the new show and reminded
the team that, “You must concentrate on tourism. Pattaya is a tourist
destination and visitors, be they short or long term would like to know all
about Thailand.”
Les confidently stated that that was real easy, “Travel
and tourism shows are our specialties. We have been producing Destination
Thailand and Travel Asia programs, which are shown nationally and
internationally, for many years now.”
Chanyuth spoke of growth and expansion and said that
Sophon Cable has over 30,000 viewers, not counting visitors in the thousands
of hotel rooms and apartment buildings. “My plans are to make Pattaya the
hub of cable television, whereby Sophon Cable would be broadcasting to all
the provinces in the eastern region of Thailand,” said Chanyuth with pride
and determination.
“We will only allow shows of the highest standards to
be shown on our network,” said Chanyuth adamantly. “We only welcome
those who can produce quality shows to join us and those who cannot will
have to pull out.”
Peter assured Chanyuth that the Pattaya Mail Plus
show will be all that and Plus. “I know that the citizens of Pattaya
strive only for the best from the media and we have been striving towards
that goal all along, as can be seen by the popularity of the Pattaya Mail.
In ten years we have become the biggest, most circulated and read English
language newspaper on the Eastern Seaboard. That is guarantee enough that
the Pattaya Mail Plus TV show will be the best in these parts.”
Chanyuth gave his blessings and encouragement saying,
“Welcome to my Sophon Cable TV. After speaking to both of you today, I am
pleased and convinced that your hard work will bring color and beauty to our
programs. No doubt, this will also attract a lot of sponsors to your show.
Advertisers know how to spend their money wisely and the track record of
both the Pattaya Mail and Capitol TV proves that you will succeed.”
Pattaya Mail Plus premiers on Sophon Cable TV in November
this year.
Bruno’s Restaurant has its last supper - until October 15
Miss Terry Diner
The gastronomic enthusiasts of Pattaya and the Eastern
Seaboard all made a pilgrimage to Bruno’s Restaurant and Wine Bar, to
indulge themselves one last time at the Soi Regent Marina address, where
Bruno’s has been for the past seven years.
 The
last supper. Culinary delights and good conversation were a fitting farewell
to the old location.
The last three days were economic marvels as well as
culinary ones, as owner and chef, Fredi Schaub, cleaned out the larders
offering cut-price deals to the final diners, to make the difficult process
of shifting that little bit easier.
The hundreds of gourmets who frequented the restaurant on
those fateful three days, spent much time in reminiscence, swapping tales of
jokes with the late lamented Bruno Forrer, while sharing a bottle or two
with Fredi and their friends. People were seen trying different menu items,
so they could say they ate everything at the ‘old’ Bruno’s and its
last supper.
But it was not a time for doom and gloom, as the
‘new’ Bruno’s Restaurant and Wine Bar will be opening, ahead of
schedule, on October 15, according to Fredi. The new address is on Thappraya
Road, 500 meters before the Thepprasit Road intersection. The signs are the
same, the staff is the same, the kitchen personnel are the same, and it’s
business as usual after October 15th, says Fredi.
A new bakery shop opens in South Pattaya
Damri Muangkaew
Long-stay foreign resident, Peter Meuleman recently
opened a bakery shop called ‘The Bakery Company’ in South Pattaya.
Meuleman, a Belgian national, has been in the bakery business for over 20
years, starting when he was only 13 years old.
 (L
to R) Yodthong Sriwalalak, member of Isarn People in Pattaya Society, Mayor
Pairat Suthithamrongsawat, Peter Meuleman and Faruk Wongborisut, Pattaya
council member enjoy some tasty bread at the grand opening of the Bakery
Company last week in South Pattaya
At the opening ceremonies, special guest of honor Mayor
Pairat Suthithamrongsawat congratulated Meuleman on his new venture. Also
present on the day were Faruk Wongborisut, Pattaya council member, Yodthong
Sriwalalak, member of Isarn People in Pattaya Society, along with many of
Meuleman’s close friends, both Thai and foreigners, who came to wish him
success.
Meuleman will specialize in making homemade bakery,
especially baguettes, hotel loaves, bread loaves, pizza pepperoni and other
specialties and is currently contacting local supermarkets, restaurants, and
hotels for business expansion.
Meuleman said, “Pattaya City is home to a huge number
of bread lovers and it is a good opportunity for me to start this kind of
business to serve the needs of the people.” He said he is also planning a
home and shelves delivery service.
The shop is situated in Soi Batman, South Pattaya near
Sukhumvit Highway. For more information call 038-416201, or 09-5391112.
Pattaya City’s Expat Club raises funds for Nern Plubwarn School
Receives governmental support
Last week Pattaya City’s Expat Club, led by its
president Drew Noyes, held a monthly meeting at Henry J. Beans, Amari Orchid
Resort, to discuss the issue of budgeting the ongoing project of Nern
Plubwarn School’s building construction. Chanyuth Hengtrakul, adviser to
the Minister of Tourism and Sports and Decha Chomchan, director of the
school, were also present at the meeting.
 Chanyuth
Hengtrakul, adviser to the Minister of Tourism and Sports gives a talk at
the Pattaya City’s Expat Club meeting held at Henry J. Beans.
Chanyuth said, “Nern Plubwarn School still lacks
adequate facilities, including restrooms and a cafeteria. The community
around the school is growing at a fast pace and the school is not capable of
providing enough services for their students. The number of students jumped
from 800 to 1,300 this year.”
Chanyuth explained that the rapid increase in the number
of children in the school has affected the education standards. He said
Sontaya Khunpluem, Minister of Tourism and Sports, is concerned about the
issue and asked him to look for possible ways to help the kids. Chanyuth is
now acting as a liaison to build cooperation between governmental
departments, including Chonburi Administration Organization and Nongprue
district Administration Organization, and the private sector.
Chanyuth said he was happy to see private organizations
such as the Pattaya City Expat Club so willing to dedicate their time and
budget to help the kids.
The adviser also clarified strategies on how to raise more money for the
project and ways to contact the government departments for help. After
hearing the initial steps of problem solving and the working procedure, the
club will meet again to come up with an amount of money to be allocated to
the project.
Five hundred Catholics participate in annual celebration at Saint Nicolas Church
Suchada Tupchai
Bishop Thienchai Samanchit recently chaired special
celebrations at Saint Nicolas Church Pattaya. More than five hundred
catholic devotees, both Thais and foreigners, gathered for this yearly
event.
 All
catholic priests and Bishop Thienchai Samanchit placed beautifully arranged
flowers upon the statue of Jesus Christ while singing devoted prayers.
Participants joined to sing holy songs and laid flowers
at the statues of Jesus Christ and Mother Mary. This celebration is held
every year for participants to pray for wisdom, goodness, forgiveness, and
prosperity. However, this year the lovely Jesus Christ statue parade, which
is part of the holy tradition, was cancelled due to rain.
The Saint Nicolas Church was started in 1959 when Father
Patrick Morrissey, who was studying Thai language at Assumption Sriracha
College, regularly visited Banglamung and led the weekly religious ceremony.
The church was originally built in wood in 1961 when
Swiss national Walter Meier donated a patch of land near his house in
Pattaya to build a small house where the Catholic mass could be held.
Later 6 rai of land was bought to include a cemetery and
200,000 baht was raised and spent on building a proper church structure.
Since then the church has been regularly expanded. In 1989 the latest
building was constructed and named Dorothia, in honor of the wife of Saint
Nicolas.
The Body Shop announces new range of natural products and techniques for skin care
Suchada Tupchai
The Body Shop re-opened their Central Festival Center
branch recently after lengthy renovations. To coincide with the opening the
group announced a new product line and new services.
 Relaxing
with an aromatherapy facial massage.
The Face Spa is the latest addition to the Body Shop, and
customers can enjoy using the new product line titled ‘Everyday
Aromatherapy’.
Apinya Chalermsri, PR executive for the Earth Care
Company said, “The Central Festival branch of the Body Shop has been open
for 8 years and has been very popular. During the recent renovations we have
been preparing for this new promotion. Customers can receive a facial
massage when they purchase 1,500 baht of products or 10 treatments when they
purchase skin care products from the Body Shop membership program.”
Throughout the opening weekend, games and prizes were given to customers
purchasing products.
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