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German-Thai Chamber has fun at the Moon River Pub

Kamala invites all upon a musical journey as fund-raiser for cancer center

Pluakdang Hospital receives donated air-con units

YWCA, PSC & Rotary organize lunch treat for school children

Royal London Circus extends its show

Regent’s Coin Challenge

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]