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“Big Mango” - the movie

TS Group throws ‘Employee Satisfaction’ party for staff

Showdown at the OK Corral

Swiss National Day marked with food, cheer and yodeling

Pattaya Bay Hotel opens is doors for business

“Big Mango” - the movie

“Big Mango”, allegedly only written as a joke, is to become a movie. According to Jake Needham his first book was simply written as a spoof but sold so many copies that he continued his writing career and has worked on the screenplay for the development of the movie, which will star James Gandolfini from “The Sopranos”.

Jake Needham signs a copy of his book, Laundry Man, for fans during the Pattaya City Expats Club meeting August 2 at Henry J Bean’s.

Jake was in Pattaya last weekend as the guest of Richard E. Smith, co-chairman of the Pattaya City Expats Club and was the speaker at the PCEC Sunday Morning meeting at Henry J. Bean’s.

During a relaxed informal dinner at Casa Pascal on the Saturday evening it became evident that the club members would be in for both an informative and interesting talk.

Starting from his life and work in America as a lawyer dealing in international corporate mergers and acquisitions, after his resignation from the law firm he became an executive director of Bond Corporation, an Australian public company and then later he acquired an interest in Renouf Corporation, this time in New Zealand.

His acquisition of Skylark Films, a producer of television motion pictures based in Los Angeles came in 1987 and since 1989 Jake has been writing screenplays for film and television.

During his talk Jake read various illustrations from his books to show the development of the characters and the changing scene in Bangkok over the years.

“Big Mango” was released in Thai language in December 2002 and “Laundry Man” appeared in Thai in December 2003. “Killing Plato” is Jake Needham’s latest offering and has not yet appeared in Thai. “Killing Plato” is the latest in the Jack Shepherd International Crime series.

The PCEC chairman, Max Rommel, was pleased that Jake had finally been able to fit the club’s meeting into his busy agenda and hoped that when the movie is launched he might be able to return and share more of his experiences with club members.

TS Group throws ‘Employee Satisfaction’ party for staff

Suchada Tupchai

Last week, Technology Supply Company, aka TS Group, held an annual stress-free event for their staff at Welcome Beach Jomtien under the theme ‘Employee Satisfaction’. Over 240 staff and 60 department heads attended this festive gathering.

240 staff and 60 department heads attended the festive TS Group annual ‘Employee Satisfaction’ stress-free event at Welcome Beach Jomtien.

Chitphan Thamsiri, managing director of TS Group said his staff earned a break after they have been tirelessly contributing to the company for the whole year. Visut Valla, director of sales and services was in charge of the day’s humorous games and other entertainment that created great fun and enjoyment for all the team members.

TS Group was founded in 1983. Its first move on the industrial track of trading was resourceful computer programs writing. Three years later the hand-held computer commercial project was launched. Again two years after that, the company expanded its business to a comprehensive barcode system for industries. In 1990, the company became widely known for its complete computerized data keeping system.

Currently in industrialized commerce, TS Group is very well known for its high technology barcodes, hand-held computers, paper reprocessing, polyurethane substances, commercial stickers and labels production. TS Group is at present taking care of 7 sub-companies categorized into 3 different lines of business. They include trading and service, manufacturing, and education and training. TS Group was awarded ISO 9002 for its world standard management, and the ISO 14001 for environmental friendliness.

TS Group has been sustaining Thailand’s economy with IT invention and promotion for the past two decades and it is undeniably on the path of success. TS Group’s main scheme emphasizes a challenge to roll the national trading market onto a faster track by keeping the company’s innovation alongside the kingdom’s escalating economy.

Showdown at the OK Corral

Head ‘em up, round ‘em out!

Showdown? More like show up at the OK Corral, as golfers, quizzers, pool players and regular customers joined in the re-opening party at the new OK Corral located in Soi Rungland, South Pattaya.

Everyone enjoys the new OK Corral.

Mr. Loy and his crew laid out a veritable feast to welcome guests to the new venue, having relocated from Soi Skaw Beach just a day before, and there were no dreaded bandanas in sight.

At the new light and airy venue fronting the burgeoning soi, revelers ate and drank the night away enjoying each other’s company and chatting about their respective activities.

The OK Corral is heavily involved in the Pattaya community, participating in the IPGC golf society, the Pattaya Pool League, and both the Sunday and Wednesday Quiz Leagues.

With a new look and new location they’re destined to increase this even more.

Swiss National Day marked with food, cheer and yodeling

Elfi Seitz

On August 1, the Amari Orchid Resort in Pattaya celebrated the 713th anniversary of the founding of the Swiss Federation. General Manager Dominik Stamm and his assistant manager Michael again did wonders to bring a genuine alpine atmosphere into the tropical garden at the hotel.

Swiss flags, checkered tablecloths, the Swiss Alps in the background … was this really in Pattaya, or were guests beamed to Switzerland?

The snow covered peaks of the Swiss Alps were prominently displayed on a big backdrop, allowing guests to feel as if they were actually there. A small, snow covered Swiss hut welcomed the guests at the entrance and yodeling music entertained them during the evening.

The buffet was gigantic and alluring, like the Matterhorn itself. One could find all the delicacies that make Switzerland famous, including cheese in all variations, salads and fantastic meat dishes. All spaghetti freaks were more than rewarded with a big variety.

Once again the Amari has shown their dedication to fine dining, and superbly represented their beloved Switzerland.

Pattaya Bay Hotel opens is doors for business

Luxury rooms amid natural settings

Ariyawat Nuamsawat

A new choice of accommodation became available for visitors to Pattaya when the Pattaya Bay Hotel opened its door for business on August 2.

Pra Ajarn Lai, abbot of the Na Jomtien Temple blessed the hotel and its facilities during religious ceremonies.

The new 80 room hotel has a beautiful sea view and is located on Pratamnuk Hill. Pol. Gen. Somchai Milintarnkoon, director of the office of the national police bureau, presided over the opening ceremonies. Local Pattaya police, tourist police and local government officials also took part.

Pra Ajarn Lai, abbot of the Na Jomtien Temple blessed the hotel and its facilities for prosperity.

The new hotel features 80 modern rooms, function rooms, a spa, fitness center, and a swimming pool, and is set amid natural surroundings on the hill overlooking Pattaya Bay.

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