Children’s Day outing turns to

tragedy

100 injured in bus accident

A day’s outing planned as a special treat for a large group of kids to celebrate National Children’s Day turned to tragedy when 100 people were injured in a multiple bus crash near the Kratinglai - Rayong intersection on Saturday afternoon, January 10. Amongst the injured were pre-school and elementary students, some as young as 3, with parents and teachers.

Police, Sawang Boriboon foundation rescue units, doctors and nurses from Banglamung Hospital attended the scene to aid the injured and take them to hospital for treatment.

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Suchada Tupchai promoted to Pattaya Mail Assistant Editor

Assistant Editor Suchada Tupchai (left) receives her promotion from Pattaya Mail MD Peter Malhotra (right).

Pattaya Mail officially recognized reporter Suchada Tupchai for her continuous efforts and hard work. Suchada was promoted to the position of assistant editor, under the current editor, Veerachai Somchart of both the Pattaya Mail and Pattaya Blatt newspapers.

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NEWS

Pakistan’s ambassador visits Pattaya

OUR COMMUNITY

Sophon Cable TV gives away prizes to its loyal members

Chanyuth Hengtrakul, managing director of Sophon Cable TV Pattaya, chaired the annual prize drawing benefiting his long-time customers in Pattaya and nearby areas. Guests of honor on the day included Mai Chaiyanit, chairman of Nongprue administration organization, Sataporn Chua-arn, president of Pattaya Video and Cable TV club, and more than 50 Sophon Cable TV members. Chanyuth said Sophon Cable TV holds the annual prize drawing to show appreciation by giving away valued goods to its members.

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FEATURES

Thousands of smiles all around as Pattaya holds numerous activities for National Children’s Day

The second Saturday in January in Thailand has long been associated with the nation’s future in as much as it has been declared National Children’s Day. This year on January 10, children around the country joined in many activities as part of the annual festival.

In Pattaya, there were smiles all around as thousands of children from all corners of the community attended a multitude of fun and games organized for their benefit.

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SOCIAL SCENE

Eastern Seaboard Environmental Complex (ESBEC) and Waste Management Siam Co. Ltd. (WMS) recently gave a donation to support the upkeep and maintenance of patrol vehicles posted at the Surasak police station in Sriracha.

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SPORTS

Paul Ovens wins Wayne Tischbern Memorial 2004

Paul “Spot” Ovens’ 40 Stableford points was good enough to win on count back the Wayne Tischbern Memorial 2004 played Friday, January 9 at Eastern Star, organized by IPGC TAGGS Golf from the Haven.

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