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A-one opens new conference room and upscale pub
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
The A-One Royal Cruise Hotel on May 27 celebrated the
opening of its new ‘Supannahongse’ conference room and its latest
luxurious pub and restaurant, ‘The Boat Music Place’.
 Banglamung
District Chief Surapol Tiensuwan (left) and mayor-elect Niran
Wattanasartsathorn jointly cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open
‘The Boat Music Place’.
Banglamung District Chief Surapol Tiensuwan presided over
the opening ceremony, at which many VIPs attended, including Santsak
Ngamphichet and Niran Wattanasartsathorn.
 Mr.
Somchai Rattana-opart Managing Director of the A One Royal Cruise expounds
on the beauty and expanse of his property.
The new conference room and pub were opened to serve the
increasing seminar business and fast growing tourism in Pattaya. They are
both filled with modern facilities and accommodations to support tourists
from within Thailand and all over the world.
The ‘Suphanahong’ conference room has a maximum
capacity of 500 people and is fully equipped with high-standard conference
facilities.
Mrs.
Wanthana and Mr. Mitr Rattana-opart, Chairman and founder of the A One Royal
Cruise are instrumental in their family’s successes.
VIPs
attending the ceremonies are (l-r) Santsak Ngampiches, advisor to the
minister of tourism and sports, Surat Mekhawarakul, Mai Chaiyanit, Mr.
Surapol Thiensuwan, Banglamung District Chief and Pattaya Mayor Niran
Wattanasartsathorn.
‘The Boat Music Place’ emits a relaxing climate with
an enchanting sound of music.
A-One The Royal Cruise Hotel has been in business for 17 years. The hotel
has a strikingly unique boat shape, surrounded by stylish decoration, and
enjoys beautiful sea view.
Wannapa
‘Ju’ Wannasri and Virginia try out the new dance floor of the Boat Music
lace.
Pattaya International Ladies Club enjoys lunch at Woodlands Resort
Elfi Seitz
The last luncheon meeting of the Pattaya International
Ladies Club (PILC) took place at the Woodlands Resort. As always, many expat
ladies took part and they enjoyed the cozy atmosphere.
Georgina from the Camillian Center in Rayong was the
guest speaker for the day and gave attendees a very interesting look into
the lives of the center’s residents, both adults and children, who are
suffering from AIDS or are HIV positive.
Georgina
(right front) from the Camillian Center in Rayong sits with women from the
PILC during their meeting at the Woodlands Resort.
Georgina talked about her work with AIDS patients who
have found their last refuge at the center. She also explained to her
audience about the HIV-infected children who are partial orphans and live in
the children’s home at the center.
Georgina vividly described how much these children depend
on aid from their fellow human beings. They are very brave and swallow the
medicine - which often causes strong reactions - without a grudge. But it
helps them to delay the outbreak of the disease and increases their
lifespan.
Many PILC members have “adopted” one or more of these
children and regularly transfer between 3,000 and 5,000 baht each month per
child to the center to provide the children with the necessary medication.
Many of these women have returned to their home countries, but some of them
still send money on a regular basis.
Using these sterling examples, Georgina encouraged the
members of PILC to donate money for these poor children. Afterwards, there
was a lucky draw, a cozy get-together and lots of chatting.
The next coffee morning will be held jointly with the ladies from the
Rayong Ladies Circle at the Camillian Center Rayong June 16 at 10 a.m.
Remember, all are invited to attend, even if you are not a member of these
two clubs. You will be warmly received and welcomed.
Residents bid farewell
to respected abbot
A multitude of Nongprue residents and local politicians turned out to say
their goodbyes to the abbot of the Nongprue Temple.
 Chanyuth
Hengtrakul, advisor to the minister of tourism and sport paid his respects
to the abbot of Nongprue temple prior to the formal cremation ceremonies.
Luang Poh Kitthi Puthto, abbot of Nongprue Temple, passed
away on May 17 at the age of 85 from natural causes. Cremation ceremonies
were presided over by Chanyuth Hengtrakul, advisor to the minister of
tourism and sport, at the temple grounds.
During the ceremonies community leaders, residents and relatives of the
revered monk paid their final tribute to a man who had developed the temple
as an integral part of the community as well as improved the temple grounds
as a place of worship.
Sophon Cable hosts evening for program producers
Regulations and laws for programming discussed
Suchada
Tupchai
Sophon Cable TV Pattaya recently held a get together with
its program producers at the SS Hotel in Central Pattaya. Despite the
relaxed atmosphere, Chanyuth Hengtrakul, the Sophon Cable TV managing
director, raised the serious matter of copyright and government regulations.
 Chanyuth
Hengtrakul (right), Sophon Cable TV managing director chats with Pratheep
‘Peter’ Malhotra (center), Pattaya Mail managing director and Korn K.
newsroom supervisor.
Chanyuth informed the gathering, “The most important
concern is that of copyright violation. The government is currently taking a
tough stance against violators, and this includes program producers who use
footage and/or music without the appropriate approvals. Police are
monitoring cable operators around the country to ensure that the law is not
broken. It is up to us to be the eyes and ears of the police on this
matter.”
 Chanyuth
Hengtrakul (inset), Sophon Cable TV managing director informs program
producers on the current government regulations and company guidelines.
Chanyuth also mentioned that he prefers to see programs
that would enhance society rather than adversely affect it through careless
programming. “I urge everyone to be mindful of your programming
responsibilities in the eyes of the viewing public, as well as the image of
Sophon Cable,” he said.
Those at the meeting questioned the managing director as
to why interesting programs like Discovery and Animal Planet, for example,
were not being shown on Sophon, as it would benefit the viewers. Chanyuth
responded by saying that the rights belonged to UBC and that it was
extremely difficult to get them to release such beneficial programs from
their grasp. “The matter has been addressed by the National Cable
Operators Association and forwarded onto the relevant government sectors for
consideration,” said Chanyuth.
He also broached the issue of advertising which currently
under Thai law is illegal in private cable operations. However, ‘program
supporters’ are an acceptable alternative and as such must be kept within
the guidelines laid down by the government. “This issue has also been put
up for further consideration in the Senate and House of Representatives. If
we (Sophon) hear anything, we will let you know,” concluded Chanyuth.
Following the formalities, everyone joined in the buffet dinner at the
hotel.
Antique & Teak stylish Thai-Bali furniture opens in Pattaya
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
Antique & Teak, the largest Thai-Bali furniture
showroom in Pattaya, is now open. This quality-oriented gallery offers
clients a selected group of 100-year-old antique teak furniture and
accessories, each piece being unique and one of its kind in the world.
 Owners
of Antique & Teak (left) Taifun and KK.
Taifun and KK, the showroom’s owners, said of their
stylish gallery, “We have thought of this showroom as a unique oriental
style. All items of our furniture are one of a kind, so our customers can
see and appreciate the differences. Some pieces in Bali style are imported
from Indonesia. We guarantee elegance and long-lasting quality.”
Located on Sukhumvit Road, South Pattaya (opposite Big C) Antique &
Teak opens from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily with free delivery service. For more
information, please call (Thai) KK 01-7144669 and (English) Taifun
09-5111095.
PSC Summer Party scheduled for July 7
Ken Crow
The Pattaya Sports Club will have their Summer Party on
July 7 at Town Inn Town Hotel.
Last summer the PSC issued tickets in advance until the
maximum amount was reached, then had to stop. Some members were disappointed
at getting turned away without tickets; however, several members who picked
up tickets didn’t show up at the party and there were several empty seats.
This year, the PSC is not issuing any tickets. The doors
will open at 7 p.m. sharp, and members can just show a valid PSC card and go
on in. Members are allowed to bring one guest for 600 baht.
The ballroom, including swimming pool area, will hold
about 450 people, and the PSC doesn’t expect more than that. However, they
have no way of knowing for sure and it’s possible latecomers may be turned
away.
Besides the great buffet and plenty of spirits, there
will be the ever-popular lottery with gold and other nice prizes, and the
party committee is also lining up some special entertainment as well as a
good dance band.
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