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City presents Clean Food,
Good Taste certificates
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
Deputy Mayor Wuttisak Rermkijakarn, on behalf of Pattaya
City, recently presented Clean Food, Good Taste certificates to 82 hotels
and restaurants in Pattaya. Each establishment had passed rigorous tests to
achieve this award of distinction.
 Deputy
Mayor Wuttisak Rermkijakarn presents a Clean Food, Good Taste certification
to Kannikar Ottesen to display in the Jomtien Boathouse Restaurant.
Restaurants and hotels can now display the Clean Food,
Good Taste sign in their establishments, showing that they have received
government approval.
Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn presided over the opening
of the presentation ceremony on November 25. In attendance were
entrepreneurs from 12 hotels and 70 restaurants in Pattaya City. Guest
speaker Dusit Chantaracha, a level 7 pharmacology scientist at Banglamung
Hospital, addressed the meeting.
 Deputy
Mayor Wuttisak Rermkijakarn presents a Clean Food, Good Taste certification
to the Diana Inn Hotel and the Diana Garden Resort Hotel.
The Sanitation and Environment Department set up the
project so entrepreneurs will prepare safe, quality cooked food for their
customers. The department also urges consumers to understand the importance
of choosing safe food to eat and to learn how to make correct choices.
 Chatchawal
Inkong receives the Clean Food, Good Taste sign and certificate on behalf of
Siam Bayshore Resort from Deputy Mayor Wuttisak Rermkijakarn.
The Sanitation and Environment Department also plans to set up a Pattaya
City Food Club, and monitor all restaurants and food shops in the Pattaya
City area. They are urging all local establishments to obtain a Clean Food,
Good Taste certification by 2007.
Government woos voters with promise to
produce manure across the country
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is attempting to win over northern farmers
by promising to establish organic fertilizer production facilities in all
administrative districts.
Speaking at an election rally in the northern province of
Phitsanulok on December 12, the prime minister stressed that his administration
was committed to eliminating poverty, with schemes to purchase cattle and
establish facilities for the production of organic fertilizer in districts
across the country.
Calling on the people of Phitsanulok to select Thai Rak Thai
Party candidates to ensure the continued development of the province, Thaksin
pledged that he would take care of the province personally.
Traveling later in the day to Nakhon Sawan Province, the
prime minister told a crowd of over 5,000 people that his party would focus on
poverty, youth, and the price of key agricultural products.
He also urged voters not to worry about the security
situation in the southern border region, saying at one point of the insurgents
that he would “drag them all into prison.” (TNA)
Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa hosts charity jazz dinner in honor of HM the King
Suchada Tupchai
On December 5, the Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa
hosted ‘A Romantic Candlelight Jazz Charity Dinner’ as part the
festivities held in honor of HM the King on the occasion of his 77th
birthday. Diners were treated to a glorious evening of jazz by the ‘Jazz
Tet’ band at the Sala Rim Nam Restaurant.
The
Jazz Tet band kept the music flowing throughout the evening.
Apart from jazz, guests were treated to an international
buffet and traditional Thai dishes served from boats, as well as a special
show put on by the charming children of Ban Jing Jai, whose performance
truly warmed hearts of their audience.
Piangtar Chumnoi, project manager at Ban Jing Jai
received a donation for the facility from the hotel as part of their
‘Spirit to Serve our Community’.
The Jazz Tet band played through the night, treating guests to a number
of HM the King’s tunes and well-known favorites. Other jazz favorites
included numbers from Sydney Bechet, Johnny Hodges and Duke Ellington.
Hard Rock ‘Takes time to be kind’ on HM the King’s birthday
Children and elderly bond as family on Father’s Day
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
“Daddy’s Home” by Cliff Richard was the theme for
Father’s Day celebrations at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya on December 5.
The hotel hosted a party for 25 children from the Pattaya Orphanage and 25
residents from the Banglamung Home for the Aged. The result was a heart
warming affair as Thailand celebrated HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the
Great’s 77th birthday.
Children
and the elderly joined together in numerous activities at the Hard Rock
Hotel on Father’s Day, December 5.
“Take time to be kind” is one of the hotel’s
precepts and under that philosophy it hosts special parties for those less
fortunate. The afternoon began as Urs Mosimann, executive assistant manager
led staff and management in the get together, as the children bonded with
their older counterparts leaving each of them feeling as if they had family
to share love and laughter, even if for a short period of time on this
special day for the Thai nation.
Fun, games and shows were part of the festivities before
everyone dug into a sumptuous buffet, generously laid out by the hotel.
As the sun set over Pattaya, Andrew Khoo, Hard Rock general manager led
the candle lighting ceremonies in honor of His Majesty, along with guests,
management, staff and the hotel’s specials guests for the afternoon - the
children and the elderly who had a family for the day. The joy on the faces
of the guests, both young and old, lent truth to how important it is to
“take time to be kind”.
Lolane puts on 2005 Hair Extravaganza in Pattaya
Snip and clip performance dazzles local hairdressers
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
Pattaya’s blossoming beauty business received a boost
as nationally and internationally acclaimed hair stylists and designers
gathered to exhibit new hair trends at Alcazar.
 Professional
hair designers display their techniques for the city’s salon community.
The 2005 Hair Extravaganza by Lolane hair products, in
conjunction with Pattaya Beauty, was attended by hundreds of the city’s
hairdressers.
The event kicked off with Sittiparp Muangkhum, acting
Pattaya clerk officiating the opening address before the models and stylists
took the stage.
Special teachers for the event included well known Thai
stylists and teachers from Prasersak Hair Academy and their artistic teams.
Keizo Majima, champion Japanese hair designer and his O2X team, set the
trend for the classic show.
A mixture of retro and artistic styles was exhibited, as well as fusion
concepts from the Japanese team using Lolane products. The crowd was awed by
the showmanship and the highly skilled cutting techniques being shown for
the first time in Pattaya.
Comcon builds a solid foundation
at BCCT Eastern Seaboard networking night
After a break away from the heart of Pattaya, the British Chamber of
Commerce Thailand (BCCT) returned for another intimate but successful
networking night on the Eastern Seaboard. The evening, sponsored the Comcon
Group was held at Shenanigans Pattaya.
Joe Grunwell (2nd
right) chats to regular networking stalwarts Graham Macdonald (right), BCCT
Eastern Seaboard committee chairman, Gus Gill (left), Thai National Power
and Dham Dhamodharan, TRW managing director.
Joe Grunwell, Comcon Group director introduced his very
capable team and explained that they are a Commercial and Contractual Advice
consulting firm and are currently involved in a number of large projects
including the new Suwanbhumi Airport.
Many of the BCCT networking stalwarts showed up for the
event, including a few BCCT directors from Bangkok looking to enjoy a
weekend on the Eastern Seaboard. Shenanigans’ landlord Kim Fletcher was
the perfect host, ensuring no one was left without some form of refreshment.
He was ably assisted by floor staff.
The next BCCT Eastern Seaboard Networking Night is scheduled for Friday
January 14, sponsored and hosted at Indian By Nature.
Bangkok Pattaya Hospital hosts New Year’s health promotion
Suchada Tupchai
The Bangkok Pattaya Hospital launched their new health
promotion at the lobby on December 4, focusing on health maintenance and
disease prevention. The ‘Welcome in the New Year with good health’ theme
has the hospital offering special checkup packages at 50 percent discount
off regular prices in numerous departments.
 Thawatchai
Saggakul, Thailand Tae Kwan Do Association president took part in the health
promotion event on December 4.
Those going for a checkup at the dental, ear, nose and
throat, Lasik eye, and internal medicine clinics are also eligible to win
air tickets and many other gifts as part of the promotional period.
 Special
check up packages on offer for Father’s Day.
The hospital maintains that their customers are the most
important part of the business and that high standards of service are a
priority.
As opposed to traditional methods, the Bangkok Pattaya
Hospital also focuses on disease prevention, offering seminars and
consulting on fitness and nutritional issues.
The December 4 launch also coincided with Father’s Day, where they also
gave out family packages, especially to seniors.
Naklua continues to build on its good reputation
One would have to have a white cane and a Labrador not to
see the development that has been happening in Naklua-Pattaya-Jomtien. While
there has been some ‘traditional’ shop-house activity, the real forward
thrust is in the high end accommodation.
 Architect’s
model of the new Nova Mirage
The more affluent market has found Naklua, with heavy
investment in quality apartments, either personal residential, or for
leasing, and a typical example is the new Nova Mirage luxury condominium
development that is being built in Naklua.
With other luxury apartment buildings in the area, and
two new five star hotels being built, this type of development characterizes
the future style of Naklua. Using quality materials and world class designs,
the Nova Mirage development intends to be a leader in the integrated use of
natural materials and luxurious appointments.
 A
model room at Nova Mirage
As opposed to some condominium blocks where only a
limited number of apartments get the coveted sea views, the Nova Mirage
offers each unit an outlook over Pattaya Bay. Obviously the higher floors
get better views and from the 320 square meter duplex penthouses they are
superb.
Modern condominium dwellers are very demanding as far as
the facilities that should be available and the Nova Mirage boasts one of
the most novel Bali-style pools, with swim-up bar, jacuzzi and spa, all
situated in front of the clubhouse and its gymnasium.
Incorporated in the building design are ground floor
shops, a feature that has been missing from other older developments in this
region, and residents can look forward to the fact that a 24 hour
convenience group has already booked one unit.
Work has by now commenced, the pilings are down, the
framework taking place, the pool built and its surroundings underway, and
the clubhouse with display unit open for inspection. The developers are more
than confident that the building will be open as planned next year, with
Chavalit, the architect responsible for the design and the East Indies
Design Studios (interior decor) being on site regularly to ensure the
European standards are being maintained during construction.
With prices starting at 1.75 million baht (35,000 baht per square meter),
and even the large penthouses only between 40,000-45,000 baht per square
meter, the wise investor should be looking towards Naklua for the emerging
market that is beckoning. Further details can be obtained on 038 225 723,
038 225 732, email [email protected]
New billion baht luxury condo slated for Jomtien
Le Royal Beach - opulent residences amid relaxing surroundings
Suchada Tupchai
On December 2 at the Tarzan Hut Restaurant, Jomtien
Beach, the Wise Power Land Co. Ltd., led by Eric Lai, company chairman and
Sombat Chancharoensin, Wise Power Land managing director revealed the
company’s latest investment, ‘Le Royal Beach’.
 Agreed!
(From left) Gade Magee, East Coast Real Estate Co. Ltd. general manager;
Eric Lai, Wise Power Land chairman; David Gray East Coast Real Estate Co.
Ltd director and Sombat Chancharoensin, Wise Power Land managing director.
Sombat Chancharoensin said that Le Royal Beach will
include condominiums and villas right on the beachfront, representing a
1,000 million baht investment.
Sombat went on to say, “The location is just 2 hours
from Bangkok and an hour from the new Suwanabhumi Airport, and is scheduled
to be open next year. The 30-storey condo block will have 124 units (2 and 3
bedrooms) as well as 3 duplex penthouse suites. A total of 8 villas will
also be built in a garden setting as well as 6 on the beachfront, each with
its own pool.”
Sombat added that the project will contain numerous
facilities for residents including the Le Royale Bistro, convenience store,
an Olympic-size pool, 2 free-form pools and two children’s pools, a
jogging and cycling track, plus a two-story fitness center with the latest
equipment. Utilities will also be of the highest standard and include direct
dial phone lines, high speed internet access, beautiful landscaped gardens,
wide parking spaces for residents and high level security systems, plus a
boat mooring on its 10 rai 79 sq. wah site.
Eric Lai said, “Our market is aimed at both Thai’s
and foreign buyers and at a professional management level, who prefer modern
conveniences in relaxed surroundings of the beach. Waterside projects such
as this are becoming more popular and we plan to begin construction and
start selling in January 2005.”
The project is expected to be completed in 2006. Wise
Power Holdings Co. Ltd. is the major investor, with Thai businessmen
Thonchai Lumsum and Wit Viriyaprapai making up the billion baht capital for
the project.
The project management will be overseen by Eric Lai and Sombat
Chancharoensin with East Coast Real Estate as the sales agent. Further
details can be obtained by calling 038-362416-7.
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