German-Thai Chamber has fun at the Moon River Pub
Peter Nordhues
The German-Thai Chamber of Commerce “Stammtisch”
recently met at its usual venue, the Moon River Pub.
(L to R)
Thai Garden Resort General Manager Rene Pisters, Hans-Dieter Westphal,
Alexandra Mueller, Stefan Burkle and Dietrich Sarx.
Alexandra Mueller, the always-happy director of GTCC, and
Thai Garden Resort general manager, Rene Pisters, welcomed the guests to a
magnificent buffet and good music provided by the Power Jam band.
Stefan Buerkle mentioned in his speech the successfully
held German Technology Symposium and talked about the positive performance
of the Thai economy, despite high fuel prices.
If you are interested in more details about the German-Thai Chamber of
Commerce, please contact the chamber at 25th Floor, Empire Tower 3, 195
South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120. Tel 02 670 0600, fax 02
670 0601 or email [email protected]
Kamala invites all upon
a musical journey as
fund-raiser for cancer center
Elfi Seitz
Kamala Sukosol, a prominent lady in Thai society and owner of
Siam City Hotels & Resorts, isn’t satisfied with simply being a good
businesswoman and a social celebrity. She is also an exceptionally gifted
singer, demonstrating her ability in many charity concerts.
Kamala
Sukosol opens her show with a stunning performance.
Kamala’s children have inherited her music talent, be it
her daughters Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi and Daranee Sukosol Briones, her famous
rock star son Krissada “Noi” Sukosol Clapp of the award winning band PRU, or
her other son, who doesn’t sing but composes. It also looks as if the talent
will be passed on to the next generation, via Kamala’s granddaughter Natalia
Briones, who even manages to look like her grandmother and to have a similar
temperament.
Kamala held a series of charity concerts at the Siam City
Hotel in Bangkok in honor of the 50th birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess
Sirindhorn. For three straight days, November 24, 25 and 26, concerts were held
to bring joy to the many guests in the crowded ballroom and at the same time to
raise money for the Thai Red Cross Society’s Queen Sirikit Breast Cancer
Center.
Kamala’s musical journey started with an announcement from
a stewardess that travelers should not fasten their seatbelts and definitely not
be quiet, but do just the opposite by showing their ardor with lots of applause.
The journey brought the “travelers” through many
countries in Europe, plus America, Asia and even Pattaya with Kamala’s song
“Fun in Pattaya”.
The backdrop and the performances reached perfectionism and the dramatics,
dancing and singing abilities of the complete ensemble, Kamala herself, Marisa
and Daranee, son Krissada, granddaughter Natalia, Dolchai Boonyaratavej, Witawat
Veerayano, Tanee Poonsuwan, Worapat Wittayopas, Pantip Punjamawat, Chatchavet
Somsup, Beth Poblete, Nattika Ieamtamai and Aree Sahavejjbhandwar were a feast
for the eyes and ears.
Pluakdang Hospital receives donated air-con units
Suchada Tupchai
The Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya and Emerson Climate
Technologies have donated more air conditioners to Pluakdang Hospital in support
of the work undertaken there in the treatment of drug addicts.
Staff of
Pluakdang Hospital thanks members of the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya and
representatives of Emerson Climate Technologies for the air-conditioners.
At a presentation on November 18 the Rotary Club of
Bangkok-Pattaya, led by Judy Hoppe, past president, and Emerson Climate
Technologies, led by Bruce Hoppe, handed over the units to hospital director
Phairat Songkram and Tanarach Namphondee, counselor of the Ambulatory and
Psychological Care Center.
This was the second donation, the first having taken place in
August. That unit had been for use in the treatment room, but during their visit
the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya and Emerson Climate Technologies learned that
the Ambulatory and Psychological Care Center also lacked an air-conditioner.
This time the delegation brought three air conditioners valued at more than
90,000 baht.
Dr
Phairat Songkram (right), director of Pluakdang Hospital thanks Peter Cummins
for his benevolence.
Tanarach said that Pluakdang Hospital was Thailand’s first
community hospital to receive certification in the field of Ambulatory and
Psychological Care, and is a learning center for the treatment and
rehabilitation of drug addicts. It also offers social care to addicts after
receiving treatment. The center is fully equipped and treats those in the
Pluakdang area who come in for treatment.
Money to buy and install the air conditioners was donated from the proceeds
of the PC Charity Classic Yacht Race, which are held annually. Peter Cummins
initiated the annual yacht races and donates proceeds to the Rotary Club of
Jomtien-Pattaya to be used for charity.
YWCA, PSC & Rotary organize lunch treat for school children
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
YWCA (Bangkok-Pattaya Center) members, led by chairman
Nittaya Patimasongkroh, along with members of the Pattaya Sports Club and the
Taksin Rotary Club of Pattaya organized a lunch for children at Pattaya School
10, on Koh Larn. On arrival they were greeted warmly by teacher Wanna Samathi,
acting for the school’s director, plus 405 very happy children.
Bernie
Tuppin and Dieter Precourt truly enjoy the birthday celebration provided for
them at the school.
Nittaya said that the school lunch is a regular activity
organized by the association. Pupils put on a great Fon Malai dance for the
visitors and the association members blew out birthday cake candles for Bernie
Tuppin, charity chairman of Pattaya Sports Club and Dieter Precourt of the
Taksin Rotary Club. Both of them had birthdays the same month.
After lunch the association made a donation to the school and had their
photos taken with the children.
Royal London Circus extends its show
The famous Royal London Circus is being relocated to Pattaya
Park Beach Resort, the press was told at a recent press conference there.
The coming high season and the good reception the circus has
received from people throughout Pattaya inspired Paul L.B. Lee and his huge crew
to extend the show in Pattaya at this new location.
(Seated left
to right) Jintana Wetchote, education supervisor of Pattaya City Hall; Nopadon
Buathong, executive assistant manager of Pattaya Park, Kristie Kou, executive
director and Paul L.B. Lee, president of the Royal London Circus, Deputy Mayor
Ronakit Ekasingh, and Auttaphol Wannakij, assistant director or TAT Region 3.
Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh, who was at the press
conference, expressed his view that the circus has added variety to the fun city
of Pattaya. He added that having such a world class show here is a good
opportunity for all the people in the area to witness various thrilling
demonstrations.
Assistant director or TAT Region 3, Auttaphol Wannakij added
that, as the crew comes from 17 different countries, once they go back they will
spread good words and wishes about Pattaya, and hopefully inspire many of their
countrymen and women to visit Pattaya... “So let’s be good hosts and support
the international show, which is now showing in front of your door step,” he
said.
Through the help of Eastern Seaboard media, the word is
getting out that there is a world class show in town. For many who missed the
chance to witness the show, now is their last chance to see it.
Nopadon Buathong, executive assistant manager of Pattaya
Park, will make sure that all visitors coming to Pattaya Park will have a
wonderful time, including the performers.
Tickets prices and show times are the same as before, and there is a special
price for school children. Royal London Circus is starting its new season on
December 15, and will continue until January 8 at Pattaya Park. For more
information call 05-178 9007, 01-597 3737, 09-724 6393.
Regent’s Coin Challenge
In February 2006, the Regent’s Round Square Hill Tribe
Service Project will take place in Mae Hong Son province. Over 30 students
and staff will visit the Lawa tribe in the village of Ompai and live with
them four one week. During their time there the students and villagers will
be working on three main projects: 1. Drinking water system, 2. Electricity
generator, 3. Painting the school canteen. The total cost of these three
projects is 100,000 baht and is to be totally funded by The Regent’s RS
Council.
On Monday 12th December the RS Council and Math’s
Department would like to invite all students and The Regent’s community to
bring in as many 1, 5 and 10 baht coins as possible to the school. The aim
is to place them side by side around the school oval making a complete
chain. Students have been collecting coins in their Maths classes throughout
the term. The total monies raised will support the hill tribe project and
any amount over 100,000 baht will be donated to the Indian / Pakistani
Earthquake appeal.
The laying down of the coins will commence at 8.50 a.m.,
straight after morning assembly, and should hopefully be complete by 10
a.m., when there will be an auction held under the clock tower. Please bring
your coins and join Regent’s students in attempting this challenge,
refreshments will be provided. For further information please contact Paul
Crouch at [email protected]
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