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Chonburi media gathers for TAT thank-you party

Japanese donate a minibus for the disabled at Vocational Redemptorist School

Christmas at the Rothstein’s

Health Land opens in Pattaya with 100 million baht investment

Chonburi media gathers for TAT thank-you part

Narisa Nitikarn

The Tourism Authority of Thailand Central Region 3 held its annual thank-you party for the media on December 19, with TV, radio, print and electronic press from throughout Chonburi attending.

Thank-you party atmosphere with guest of honor Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn (right).

The venue was the high-tech Rugby Karajuku Garden Entertainment Center at the Astoria Resort in North Pattaya, with host Chattan Kunchorn Na Ayudhya, director of TAT Region 3, on hand to welcome the guests.

Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn, Deputy Mayor Weerawat Khakhai and Thanet Supornsahasrungsi, president of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association, were amongst the guests of honor. Winners of the lucky draw walked away with prizes that included hotel room vouchers at Koh Chang.

Chattan said the TAT greatly appreciated the diverse role that the media can play in Pattaya and the region, as tourism is the driver of the local economy and media cooperation is the key way of reaching the enormous number of visitors and promoting the region.

Japanese donate a minibus for the disabled at Vocational Redemptorist School

Ariyawat Nuamsawat

A minibus has been donated to the Vocational Redemptorist School by two Japanese organizations, Nissan Prince Fukushima Sales Ltd and Fukushima Medical University.

Professor Masayuki Hayashi donates the minibus to school director Fr Banchong Chaiyara, with Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh and school administrators looking on.

A brief handing-over ceremony was held on December 23 in which Professor Masayuki Hayashi presented the vehicle along with a cash donation to Fr Banchong Chaiyara, director of the school. Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh was also present.

The minibus was made in Japan and specially modified for use by the disabled. It has a lift for placing wheelchairs into the vehicle and can carry six passengers and wheelchairs. The cost of the minibus is about 5 million yen, or 2 million baht, the vehicle being exempt from taxation because it is a charitable donation.

Fukushima Medical University also collected donation money from Japan totaling 48,577 baht. This sum will be used to fund school activities.

Christmas at the Rothstein’s

George (standing second from left) and Ursula (standing fourth from left) with some of their merry friends by the Christmas tree.

Since everyone loves Christmas, George and Ursula Rothstein could not help but to put on yet another lovely Christmas evening for friends at their residence.

As this is a very close-knit community, the elaborate and sumptuous meal was catered personally by Pascal and Kim Schnyder of Casa Pascal and their very efficient team, while the Sea Breeze friends entertained the guests with their Christmas songs.

Health Land opens in Pattaya with 100 million baht investment

Ariyawat Nuamsawat

Healthcare and wellness specialist Health Land has opened a branch in North Pattaya, its fourth outlet in Thailand, a 100 million baht investment that had its official inauguration on December 24.

Pinit Jarusombat (center) of the Ministry of Public Health, Pitak Labprathana (front row right), managing director of Health Land, Pailin Labprathana (front row left) and other dignitaries cut the ceremonial ribbon to officially open Health Land.

A four-story building located on 4 rai in North Pattaya (near city hall), the health center offers a complete range of services in a luxurious setting.

Managing director of Health Land, Pitak Labprathana said the first project is situated on Srinakarin Road in Bangkok. It was opened to cater for those who want to take care of their health and remain fit, and is staffed by qualified therapists. When the government decided on a strategy to promote Thailand as a center for the Asian health and spa business, the center received support from the Ministry of Public Health.

Health Land’s second branch opened on North Sathorn Road, and the third on Pilklao Road. Number four is at Pattaya and there are plans to open a fifth at Soi Ekkamai in Bangkok.

Pitak said that Health Land has its own Thai Health Land Massage School, and a Thai Spa and Thai Massage Association that includes a massage development foundation for underprivileged people.

Health Land in Pattaya has many specific sections including aromatherapy, Thai massage, skin scrub, facial treatments, massage with hot compresses containing medicinal herbs, foot massage, and a Vichy shower. It is located at 159/555 Moo 5 North Pattaya Road, and is open every day from 9 a.m. to midnight.

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