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Skål Congress organizing committee meets
with city officials
City Hall pledges beautification of Pattaya by October
Piyavadee Suvannahong
Verawat Khakhay, deputy mayor of Pattaya City met with the members of the
67th Skål World Congress organizing committee which included Andrew Khoo the
chairman, Panga Vathanakul, Paisan Bundityanon and Pratheep Malhotra on May
9 to update each other on preparations for this world event.
 Panga
Vathanakul - the Skål Congress will bring much needed income to our city.
Representatives of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Region 3 and Kamjorn
Suriyasin, the assistant director of the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital also
attended the meeting at city hall.
Discussions were focused on budgets, which would be needed for public
relations, amenities and utilities for delegates, as well as safety and
comfort during their stay in and around Pattaya.
Pattaya City Council and the Office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand
Region 3 asked Skål Pattaya to prepare a budget framework and submit it to
the Tourism Authority of Thailand Region 3 for consideration and approval.
The city took on the responsibility to ensure safety, convenience and
cleanliness. “We will take all measures to ensure that our visitors will be
made most comfortable and that they will take back happy memories to their
home countries to relate to others. This is a golden opportunity for Pattaya
to boost our image and bring back an influx of tourism to our shores,” said
the deputy mayor.
 Werawat
Khakhay - our visitors will have a wonderful time.
Panga Vathanakul, vice chairperson of the Skål congress organizing committee
said, “Pattaya can expect up to 1500 delegates from 80 countries (to attend
the congress) in October.” She added that these delegates are the top
executives of their respective travel and tourism fields and that through
them we can expect them to promote and sell tourism to Pattaya, whereby
bringing much needed income to our city. Every effort must be made to make
their visit “just perfect”.
Skål comprises world tourism industry leaders having the role of promoting
travel and tourism by forging friendships among peoples of the world. It is
the only global organization that conducts travel and tourism industry
activities at the local and international levels, creating greater potential
for all branches of the industry to increase their businesses worldwide.
Skål organizes conferences annually in member countries and Pattaya has been
selected to host the event from 15 to 20 October 2006.
President of Rotary International to visit Pattaya
Charity Concert will be staged for a thousand underprivileged children
Suchada Tupchai
As part of the celebrations to welcome Carl-Wilhelm Stenhammar, President of
Rotary International, Rotarians in the central and eastern region of Thailand
have organized what in Rotary terms is called an ‘Inter City Meeting’ to be held
at the Town in Town Hotel on Friday May 26.
At the meeting, which will be more of a fellowship, Rotarians will have an
opportunity to meet with the RI President and to learn from the chief mentor
himself of the developments in the Rotary world whereby recommitting themselves
to the most esteemed ideals of Service above Self.
At the fellowship, there will be representations and performances by the Rotary
Youth Exchange students from different parts of the world. The Rotary Youth
Exchange programme is an on going commitment to express the true purpose of
Rotary by encouraging young people to travel to different countries as
ambassadors of their homes, cultures and ideals, exchanging them with those of
other traditions and customs, thereby creating world understanding and peace.
As a bonus to the delegates and for the benefit of underprivileged children in
our community, the five Rotary Clubs in Pattaya, namely the Rotary Clubs of
Pattaya, Jomtien Pattaya, Taksin Pattaya, Eastern Seaboard and Pattaya Marina,
will also organize a charity concert featuring the APEC 2003 children’s band on
Saturday May 27.
The APEC 2003 is an extraordinary group of young performers whose ages range
from 4 to 13 years. They hail from Khon Kaen and because of their extraordinary
talents have performed for the visiting heads of state at the APEC Summit in
2003. Their performances greatly impressed the international dignitaries who
attended the summit and brought much fame to Thailand.
The “APEC 2003” Band is comprised of Miss Sabaitip Ruenpakpian (Nong Prae), Miss
Khwanchanok Liwara (Nong Nokjang), Miss Silsupa Sukko (Nong Baipo), Miss
Hataipat Ruenpakpian (Nong Pim) and Master Matpan Tonguthaisri (Nong Big) under
the directorship of Mr. Suchart Ruenpakpian, Administrator of Navikitasilp Music
Academy in Khon Kaen. The little group has been well trained and performs at
major events; their talents are heralded as top class, especially Miss Sabaitip
Ruenpakpian. Nong Prae is a violinist who is still only 13 years old but has
outshone many child prodigies in the country, winning the Young Art Musician
Award presented to her by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
The 5 Rotary Clubs in Pattaya invite members of the public to join them in
sponsoring more than 1000 underprivileged children from the many institutions in
and around Pattaya to attend the Charity Concert at Tiffany’s Cabaret Theatre,
Pattaya 2nd Road on Saturday, May 27. Show time will be from 2.30 to 4.30 p.m.
Tickets are priced at only 200 baht each. Please buy a lot of tickets because
every extra ticket you purchase enables one more young person to experience a
rare performance by this group of extraordinary children, giving them hope and
determination to strive for success in their lives.
Tickets are available at Pattaya Rotary Club tel.09 931 0850, Taksin Pattaya
Rotary Club tel. 01 510 7075, Jomtien Pattaya Rotary Club tel. 038 377 012, the
Eastern Seaboard Rotary Club tel. 01 833 7694, Pattaya Marina Rotary Club tel.
038 303 209, Pattaya Mail Publishing Company Limited tel. 038 411-240-1 and
Swiss Siam Service on Thepprasit Road tel. 038 300 988-90.
Give a youth a Chance … Sponsor a Child or 5...
Basic computer skills taught free of charge
Piyavadee Suvannahong
A basic computer skills class was held free of charge beginning on May 8 at the
North Star Library in cooperation with the STMicroelectronics Foundation and the
Father Ray Foundation.
 Thais
and foreigners took a free basic computer skills class beginning May 8 at the
North Star Library
Thai and foreign teachers were on hand, including Ms Annie Spooner and Arjarn
Sompong Rattanasang, who are experts in computers. They were able to explain
aspects of many programs such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft
PowerPoint in both Thai and English.
The aim of the course was to raise basic computer skills for the best-known
office programs, and the instructors ensured that the atmosphere during the
session was informal and fun.
The length of the training is 20 hours. There are two courses, the first was
held from May 8 to 12 and the second is scheduled for May 22 to 26. Anyone
interested in attending the free course can call 0 38716 755.
Masters degree students compete for Princess Maha
Chakri Sirindhorn Trophy
Piyavadee Suvannahong
As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, the Commerce Graduate School at
Burapha University organized a business project contest with participants vying
for the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Trophy.
 Assistant
Professor Dr. Suda Suwannapirom, director of the Commerce Graduate School at
Burapha University.
The contest took place on May 6 in the conference room of the Commerce Building
and was attended by potential masters degree students from many fields.
Assistant Professor Dr Suda Suwannapirom, director of the Commerce Graduate
School, said that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of the
Masters degree program. The school had decided to add more realism to its study
programs and the competition was designed to display the abilities of the
students in presenting business strategies.
There were eight teams taking part in the contest. Winners were the GWT Team,
which put forward a project on improving air pollution control in the
transportation sector. In second place was the Lukmoo Gang, with the same
project theme as the winning team. In third place was the Garden Nuh Team with a
project for the decoration and creation of an atmosphere for a garden. All of
the prizes will be presented later on.
Jazz adds fizz to vineyard
The Silverlake vineyard 20 minutes south of Pattaya planted
its vines some three years ago and its first bottling will take place at the end
of the year.
It’s a beautiful, peaceful oasis set on rolling lands overlooked by the Buddha
image, the golden outline of which can be seen for miles.
 Saturday
night May 6 was an evening of chilled out music and wine.
This was the perfect venue for some recent musical concerts, and on April 29 the
mini festival kicked off with Koh Saxman. Later in the evening it was the turn
of Bangkok Connection.
Last Saturday night (May 6) was another evening of chilled out music and wine
with the energetic Infinity Jazz Band getting things going, and then another
group of fine young Thai musicians: ETC.
It was a great night of music set in a tranquil atmosphere, which was very
conducive for an evening of laid-back relaxation.
 It
was a great night of music set in a tranquil atmosphere.
The drink kept on flowing and with a variety of different delicacies on offer
ensured the audience was well fed and watered.
A purpose built amphitheatre offered a great view of the bands and the rai upon
rai of grapes clinging to their vines in the cooling night.
Jazz aficionados the world over demand high quality acoustics, a never-ending
supply of alcohol and of course a high caliber; the Silverlake Vineyard delivers
on all these counts and makes the upcoming concert on June 3 with Bill Brufords
Earthworks a definite date for the diary, with a promise of more music later in
the year.
A purpose built amphitheatre
offered a great view of the bands.
Sheer pleasure
at the Sheraton
Gillian Thom
The view from the Infinity Restaurant at the Sheraton Pattaya across to Koh Larn
and Koh Pi is breathtaking, and it must be hard to beat the pleasure of taking
luncheon at this elegant resort, so the recent luncheon meeting of the Pattaya
International Ladies Club combined both.
 Kavita
Singh, Roseanne Diamente and Pauline Morrison try their hands at krathong
making.
Sixty ladies signed up eagerly for the first PILC luncheon to be held at the
hotel, following a very successful coffee morning there last year, and had a
lovely event, generously hosted and very well organized by General Manager David
Cuddon and his team. The restaurant is not huge, so not all the members were
able to sign up, but hopefully we will have another event in the future, and
early bookings are recommended.
Gillian Thom, as president, made some announcements to bring members up to date
with events and remind them of some important forthcoming dates for their
diaries. She also asked for some assistance in distributing the Living in
Pattaya and Rayong Guide and was delighted to have Sylvia Berra volunteer her
services. Although the guide is now in need of an update, it is still a popular
seller at local bookstalls, and contributes a healthy amount of cash to put
towards the charitable ventures of the group.
Then on to lunch - a delicious spread accompanied by a glass of fine white wine.
As usual, the noise level rose a few decibels while we chatted to friends old
and new, and after the dessert course, the ladies adjourned to the lower level
for a demonstration of krathong making. It was fascinating to see the way the
leaves are folded and flowers inserted for this emblem of Loy Krathong, and the
staff on hand were very supportive of the ladies’ efforts!
The raffle was also very well supported, with over THB 10,000 being raised to go
towards the monthly parties held for the ladies at the Garonyawet Home – and
some generous prizes being donated by the Sheraton Resort, and the Marriot
Resort & Spa.
PILC meets every month on the first Tuesday for lunch, and the third Tuesday for
coffee. There is also a newcomer’s Coffee Morning, held at Casa Pascal’s
Restaurant, under the generous patronage of Kim and Pascal Schnyder, which is a
perfect introduction to anyone new to the area. If you are interested in finding
out more about the club, please contact Gillian Thom, president, on 01-7626003
or 038-756923, Nancy Bradburn, vice-president on 07-8129149 or 038-731108 or
e-mail [email protected].
Foodland Pattaya International Wine Tasting Festival 2006
The evening truly was a fantastic
gourmet event with no expenses spared.
Zena Tarasena
Foodland was crowded, with approximately 500 customers and wine lovers from all
over Chonburi and Bangkok, as they held their annual ‘Foodland Pattaya
International Wine Tasting Festival 2006’ on Central Pattaya Road recently,
hosted by Managing Director Edwin Lim and his wife Matild Lim.
An amazing buffet was set up featuring a vast array of delicious deli items
promoting Foodland’s cakes, pastries, bread, roast meats, gyros, fruits, hams,
sausages and a wonderful selection of unusual cream cheeses such as: Marbles
fruit and nut, apricot and almond, and garlic and chives, not to mention gouda,
cheddar, and camembert, all of which are the perfect complement to a good wine.
The wine selection was extensive with wines from eight companies: Pernod Ricard
(Thailand) Co., Ltd, Splendid Surplus Co., Ltd, Canon Pacific Purveyor of Fine
Wines, DKSH Market Intelligence, Wine and Spirit Trading Co., Ltd, IWS
Independent Wine and Spirit (Thailand) Co., Ltd, Ambrose Wine Ltd, and Cititex
Group, from France, Chile, Australia, Italy and California U.S.A.
Supamit Surongsan, assistant vice president of marketing, said that wines were
now becoming more and more popular in Thailand as Thais are taking a keen
interest and learning more about them. Sales between January to March this year
have increased by 5% compared to January to March last year, and out of all 10
branches in Pattaya and Bangkok, the Pattaya and Sukhumvit branches rate number
1 and 2 in sales of wine.
Foodland’s master butcher, Christian Kratzer was on hand to promote the numerous
sumptuous sausages, salami, fish products, cooked ham, pate and terrines,
salads, pickles, and the wide selection of oven fresh bakery products.
Among the guests were many restaurateurs: Ib and Kanikar Ottesen from the
Jomtien Boat House, in Pattaya, Mr Pop from Pop Pub in Sriracha, Walter
Thenisch, the Royal Cliff’s executive chef and his wife Oi who had come to enjoy
the festival and view all the wines on special offer. A lucky draw had been
organized for any guests who spent 450 baht on wine.
The evening truly was a fantastic gourmet event with no expenses spared, not to
be forgotten by the crowds of Foodland customers who were able to browse from
table to table sampling wine and tasting all the sumptuous fair prepared. The
managing director, Edwin Lim and his wife Matilda both cut the cake to celebrate
the event, which was shared by all attending. A special promotion for the wine
is being held at Foodland from May 8-24.
Reed Tradex road show visits Eastern Seaboard
Reed Tradex, the Office for
Industry in Chonburi, Region 9 Industry Promotion Center, the Automotive
Institute and the Software Industry of Thailand jointly organized the Reed
Tradex Eastern Seaboard Road Show on May 4 at the College of Innovative
Education Thammasat University, Chonburi.
Narisa Nitikarn
The Reed Tradex Eastern Seaboard Road Show was held on May 4, starting out from
the College of Innovative Education Thammasat University, at Chonburi.
Deputy Governor of Chonburi Verawat Wattanavanich presided over the start, with
Miss Nattha Chaowawanich, vice president of Reed Tradex Company, Surasith
Bunyabhisand, director of the Bureau of Cottage and Handicraft Industry
Development, and representatives of industrial enterprises along the Eastern
Seaboard taking part.
Reed Tradex, the Office for Industry in Chonburi, Region 9 Industry Promotion
Center, the Automotive Institute and the Software Industry of Thailand jointly
organized the event. More than 300 people attended the meeting. Many booths were
set up at the entrance to the seminar to promote local industry.
Reed Tradex’s Nattha said the Eastern region had great importance for Thailand
as a center of industrial development. The company has organized the road show
on many occasions and each one has been more successful than the previous one.
This year the road show was held for the benefit the automotive and automotive
spare parts industry, and the seminar included discussions on production
procedures to reduce costs using an engineering approach presented by the
Automotive Institute. Care of molds was the subject of a talk presented by the
Thai Molds Association, and the Software Industry of Thailand gave a talk on
software for the manufacturing industry to increase the competitive edge of
business operators on an international level.
Nattha added that between June 1-4 there would be four events held
simultaneously in Bangkok, namely the 14th InterMold Thailand, Automotive
Manufacturing, InterPlas Thailand, and Assembly Technology, providing an
occasion for industry specialists to examine the latest technology. The event
will be held at BITEC in Bangna.
Rayong Ladies Circle schedules their Charity Bazaar for Saturday May 20
The ladies in Rayong are busy organising their most popular
fund-raising event of the year: The RLC Charity Bazaar. It will be held on
Saturday May 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The venue chosen for this year’s Bazaar
is the Eastern Star Resort & Country Clubhouse in Ban Chang.
Vendors from many parts of Thailand have already confirmed their presence. For
those travelling overseas soon, this will be a great opportunity to buy presents
to take to friends and family. Under one roof, you’ll find a wonderful variety
of handcraft and gift items, clothes for adults and children, jewellery,
gemstones, handbags, toys, household items, decoration items, flowers and much
more! There will also be second-hand books, as well as delicious home baking for
sale.
A Thai style buffet lunch will be served in the clubhouse restaurant for only 50
baht, and the ladies are also organising entertainment for the kids, so you can
take your time shopping and enjoy the day out in that beautiful setting.
The entrance fee will be of 100 baht and proceeds will help fund the several
welfare projects implemented by the Rayong Ladies Circle.
Obituary: Hans Kallen
Sue K.
On Saturday, 13 May 2006 the Buddhist funeral of Hans Kallen took place at Wat
Chaimongkol, South Pattaya. Many of Hans’s friends joined in the ceremony to bid
their last goodbyes.
Hans Kallen was born December 21, 1939 in Switzerland, and completed most of his
schooling there before going on to study and work in the chemical industry in
Basle. However, his heart wasn’t in chemical work, and eventually music took
over his life.
Hans played in the Dixieland band in Bangkok, then at the Amari and Henry J
Beans in 1998. He later became drummer for the Jazz Pit Band. He lived in
Thailand with his wife, Brigitte and 2 children.
 Hans
Kallen
1939 - 2006
Hans Kallen contracted Septicemia disease and finally passed away on May 10,
2006 at Sirikit Hospital, Sattahip.
Words from his friends that loved him dearly:
“People walk in and out of our lives. There are a few who before a single word
is spoken we know we can trust and expose to without fear of being rejected.
That’s how we know Hans Kallen. Knowing him as a friend meant a great deal to us
and I’m sure it meant the same to those he came in contact with. Hans was a
person whose aura was one which everyone would remember. He was a good person
both inside and outside with a special knack in painting, along with his being a
good drummer. He played with the East Coast Band at Delaney’s (now called
Shenanigans) with fun-filled memories. Then again he turned up to play with the
Jazz Pit Band at Jazz Pit PIC Kitchen. It is such a sad thing to know that he’s
gone now. Losing someone whose heart and music had contributed greatly in the
community is more than heartbreaking. But the jazz sound of his drum sticks will
remain in each one’s heart forever, to those who believe in him and have known
him to be a man of valor and strength despite the hurt and fears he went through
during his last remaining days. To you Hans, we love and keep you dearly in our
hearts and minds.”
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