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PGF Bruno’s charity dinner raises 271,000 baht
A hundred diners experienced
the culinary arts of guest chef Peter Marty at the PGF Bruno’s charity
dinner.
A Pattaya Gay Festival (PGF) dinner at Bruno’s
Restaurant on August 20 raised a massive sum for the charity Heartt2000
which provides anti-retroviral drugs to AIDS sufferers in Chonburi province.
The 271,000 baht raised has to be added to the 1.9 million baht already
garnered by PGF this year so far.
There were many luck number prizes, including exquisite gifts from Ursula’s
Antiques, Honest Gems, Exotiq Furniture and Liam’s Gallery. A hundred diners
experienced the culinary arts of guest chef Peter Marty with host Jim
Lumsden, acting chairman of PGF, acting as the master of ceremonies.
Dr Philippe Seur, who works full time on behalf of AIDS sufferers in the
area, thanked the attendees and the sponsors for their generosity in funding
this essential work. He explained that, without financial support at this
level, Heartt2000 would not be able to satisfy the ever rising demand for
treatment.
Pattaya Mail honors Her Majesty the Queen on Mothers Day
Pattaya Mail staff paid respect to
HM the Queen on her birthday on August 12, and said “Thanks Mom” to all mothers
on the staff.
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Pattaya Mail Publishing Co Ltd on August 11 honored the birthday of Her
Majesty the Queen in a ceremony led by managing director Pratheep Malhotra.
Company employees paid respect to other female employees in the office who are
mothers in a gesture that was symbolic while also helping cement relationships
between the entire staff.
General manager of the company, Kamolthep Malhotra spoke on behalf of the
children, asking for blessing from the mothers and wishing them a long and happy
life.
The mothers on staff made a similar statement, and added that all children
should be good people and succeed in their lives and work.
2nd Charity Pub Night at Witherspoon’s packed to the rafters
Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn
gave his support to both Witherspoon’s and the Charity Club of Pattaya by
attending the 2nd Charity Pub Night.
On Saturday August 19, the Charity Club of Pattaya held its
2nd Charity Pub Night in conjunction with Witherspoon’s Pub & Restaurant on Soi
Buakhao.
The Pub night started at 5 p.m. and lasted well, well into the night!
Witherspoon’s was packed to the rafters with kind hearted people who just wanted
to have fun whilst raising money for charity. Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn
gave his support to both Witherspoon’s and the Charity Club of Pattaya by
attending.
The 25,200 baht raised came from sponsored drinks, Natch Cider, San Miguel,
Halstad Cider, John Smith’s and the raffle, and will be going towards the
Charity Club of Pattaya’s building project, which is for the Wat Wang Wa School
South of Rayong, and the Witherspoon’s building project, which is adding a
building on to the Anuban Banglamung School.
The Charity Club is raising funds to build and furnish the school with the help
of Jameson’s, Witherspoon’s, Oliver Twists, Kilkenny’s, Shenanigans and the
Queen Victoria Inn by arranging pub nights with raffles and auctions.
Pat Collins, owner of Witherspoon’s Pub & Restaurant, worked very hard to make
the evening a roaring success with the sponsored drinks at a discounted price
and keeping everyone fed with the succulent buffet.
Prizes for the raffle were sponsored by: Bungee Jump Pattaya, Selana Apple Honey
Company Ltd, Eastern Flying Club, Nick The Pizza, The Blues Factory,
Shenanigan’s, Kitten Club, Hard Rock Hotel, Imac ATV Center Quad Bikes, Mini
Golf Pub, Simple Simon, Globetrotter Restaurant, Best of British, Scandinavia
Bar, Dusit Resort Gym, Queen Victoria Inn, and Memories.
The next Pub Night will be held at the new Oliver Twist’s on Pattaya Central
Road (below the Ali Baba Restaurant) on Saturday September 2nd. Anyone who would
like to make a cash donation or donate a prize to the raffle please contact
either Christina 095454185, Malcolm 097441040 or one of the participating bars.
TGI signs agreement for computer simulation of pattern manufacture
(From left) Manop Thongsaeng,
Narong Varongkriengkrai, Marut Siriko, and Peerapong Yeamsamruan at the signing
ceremony.
Narisa Nitikarn
The Thai-German Institute has signed an agreement with MTS-CNC (Thailand) Co
that will provide training in mold and die making through the use of computer
simulation.
The announcement was made at the TGI office in Amata Nakhorn Industrial Park on
August 4, when the agreement was signed by TGI director Narong Varongkriengkrai,
director of the TGI’s Mold and Die Technology Center Manop Thongsaeng, and Marut
Siriko and Peerapong Yeamsamruan, both of MTS-CNC (Thailand).
Training will be provided through CNC simulation, and is intended to reduce
pattern-making costs, the computer software reducing errors that occur through
actual implementation.
Narong said that pattern making is the first stage of production and manufacture
in all industries. Therefore, patterns have a direct effect on the quality of
the products, and mistakes can lead to widespread and costly damage. For these
reasons, TGI is working in cooperation with MTS-CNC (Thailand), an organization
renowned in providing training and curriculum development.
CNC simulation reproduces real-world modeling, from pattern calculations to the
finished product through 3-D modeling. The system shows where patterns are
deficient and is a great cost reducer.
Narong added that while the industrial sector lacks pattern-making experts, the
simulations offer another choice in reducing the risk of damages. The company
offers the training to the public, especially students. Those who complete the
training will be able to perform quickly, efficiently and correctly and will be
trusted in using expensive tools and machinery.
Those interested in the training can call 038-215033-44, 038-743464.
Thai UK 2006 Exhibition nearly full
A BCCT 60th anniversary project
Thai-UK 2006 Exhibition is scheduled to take place at the
Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre September 7-9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
each day.
Major participants include: Boots, Tesco, HSBC, Central, Land Rover, Jaguar,
British Airways, Unilever, AB Food, Property Care Services, Prudential, British
Council and a large education presence (including Harrow, Bromsgrove, Bangkok
Patana, Regents International Schools) to name only some.
Thai-UK 2006 is the largest and most important business event with a Thai-UK
theme that has ever been organised in Thailand.
It is also the biggest event that the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand
(BCCT) has organised in its 60 year history.
It is an opportunity not to be missed for any British or Thai-British company
doing business in Thailand.
Thai-UK 2006 is actively supported by the BCCT, Thailand Board of Investment,
Federation of Thai Industries, Thai Chamber of Commerce, British Embassy
Bangkok, UK Trade & Investment and the British Council.
The media and publicity programme for Thai-UK 2006 includes all the major Thai
and English language newspapers and magazines, nine websites, banner
advertisements on five expressways tolls, posters at 220 schools and
universities, Virgin Radio, Bangkok Radio.net and UBC TV. Publicity leaflets are
being mailed to more than 145,000 selected contacts including a targeted mailing
to 20,000 business professionals in Bangkok.
In addition, exhibitors receive public relations benefits through the BCCT in
the form of naming in publicity emails, references in future issues of The Brief
and photographs in the 2007 edition of the BCCT’s Annual Handbook and Directory.
Background and participation
Stand prices begin at only THB 40-50,000 all in. While appreciating that you may
have budgetary concerns this cost is small in the context of a 60 year
celebration, the public relations benefits listed above and those to be gained
by participating at the exhibition. There are only a few stands left.
This is a one-off event. There will not be a Thai-UK 2007.
Please carefully consider participating in Thai-UK 2006. It is a very important
event for the Thai-UK business community. Most of the major British companies in
Thailand are participating.
Further information is available at www.thai-uk2006.com or from Bangkok
Exhibition Services, Khun Soey - tel: 0 2617 1475, email:
[email protected]
Theme: A celebration of past, present, and future Thai-UK partnership
encompassing the 60 years of the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand.
Exhibition Participants: British and Thai companies, institutions and
organisations from all sectors of trade, industry, service and investment with
relations established or sought between each country.
Industry Sectors (guideline only): Food & Beverage, Retail, Education, Fashion,
Information Technology, Communication, Travel & Tourism, Charity,
Transportation, Finance, Hospitality, Multimedia, Entertainment, Oil & Gas,
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction, Energy, Power Generation, General
Consumer, Textile, Sports & Recreation, Engineering, Environmental, Chemical &
Laboratory, Machinery & Plant.
Target Audience: Cross-Industry Promotion, Professional and Public Visitors.
Cost: Cost of Space Only - Baht 10,725 per sqm
Walk-On-Package* - Baht 12,285 per sqm
BCCT Members rate - Baht 9,500 per sqm
Walk-On-Package* - Baht 11,000 per sqm
(Bulk space discounts apply, please con tact organisers)
*Walk on package includes floor space, walls, carpet, fluorescent tube lighting,
fascia, furniture, display items and a 5amp socket outlet.
Contact: Khun Soey: Thai-UK@ besallworld.com tel: +66 (0)2 617 1475
Young Sikhs visit Banglamung Home for Boys
Prince Malhotra interviews Naini
Grover, Gurvinder and Harvinder Pal Singh, Satpal Singh, and others from the
Thai-Sikh community in Pattaya for Pattaya Mail on TV.
A group from the Thai-Sikh community in Pattaya, led by Nanny
Grover, Gurvinder and Harvinder Pal Singh, Satpal Singh, and Prince Malhotra,
general manager of Pattaya Mail visited the Banglamung Home for Boys to donate
meals and games to the 150 youngsters who are currently boarding there.
 Amongst
other things, the home provides food, clothing and medical care.
The enormous changes in society and the economy of this region over the past
couple of generations has led to a situation in which many children are orphaned
or abandoned, and become vagrants or develop behavioral problems. To help
provide a secure background for these unfortunate children and allow them a fair
start in adult life, the Banglamung Home for Boys was established in 1956.
In addition to government fund allocations to the home, many other sectors of
the community have provided aid and donations.
 The
boys were also given after dinner treats.
The home provides residential care for boys aged between seven and 18 years, and
other support in terms of food, clothing and medical care and treatment. In the
event of serious illness, hospital treatment is arranged.
Facilities for general and vocational education are provided, and dedicated
staff offer an employment service that includes job placement.
The Thai-Sikh Pattaya group plans to organize supporting activities for the home
every month, and says that all contributions of time and funds will be
appreciated.
The Banglamung Home for Boys is situated in Rong Poh, Banglamung, around 20
kilometers from Pattaya in the direction of Laem Chabang.
Obituary: Paiboon Saengchan
Hundreds of people attended the
Royal funeral ceremony for Paiboon Saengchan.
Narisa Nitikarn
The Royal funeral ceremony and cremation of Paiboon Saengchan, father of Pattaya
City Councilor Pansak Saengchan, took place on August 15 at Wat Chaimongkol.
A Tripitaka prayer ceremony was held over the period August 8 to 14. Amongst
those paying their respects at the cremation was Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn,
former member of parliament for Chonburi Chanyuth Hengtrakul, and Mai Chaiyanit,
chairman of the administration for Nongprue Sub-district. Chaiyachit
Ratthakhachorn, former governor of Prachinburi province, presided over the
ceremony.
Pansak said at the ceremony that His Majesty the King had graciously given
permission for the Royal funeral for his father, which was a great honor for the
family.
Paiboon Saengchan was born on May 7, 1942. He was admitted to Piyawet Rama 9
Hospital in Bangkok on July 31 this year, suffering from heart disease and
diabetes. He passed away at 9:47 p.m. on August 7.
Obituary: Alfred Salomons
Alfred Salomons passed away on Sunday, 27th August 2006, at
the age of 80 years.
Born in Germany, of Jewish parents, as a very young man he moved to the USA and
later fought during WW II as a bomber-pilot for the United States against
Germany. After the war he moved back to Munich, even though he had American
citizenship.
He first came to Thailand in March 1977 and stayed for several years at the old
Weekender Hotel. He then spent more than 15 years of his life with good friends
at the Thai Garden Resort. The last years he had to spend in bed since he
suffered from a severe stroke and was partly paralyzed.
He will be cremated in Bangkok.
How I see things
by Boxer
This is my first attempt and if no responses possibly my last at journalism in
Pattaya. The aim if it continues will be to offer a sensible but light hearted
attempt at life in Thailand and particularly Pattaya. In order to be a success
it obviously needs you the readers to make observations, ask questions and put
your point of view and send any pictures. We read a lot about the bad things so
whilst this will not eliminate such things lets concentrate on what is good
about Thailand and Pattaya especially.
 Perhaps
I ought to begin by introducing myself. No, I am not a dog although many would
question this. I am an ‘old dog’ Farang who has been coming to Thailand for many
years and I now live in the country outside Pattaya, with my Thai wife of
several years and my dog, so please blame the dog for anything from now on!
Lets ‘paw’ off with my attitude towards Thailand and the Thai people. For years
I used to extol their virtues, friendliness, always smiling and happy. I used to
defend their ways and in particular the bar girls, most who would choose another
way to survive but unlike some of our countries who provide child allowance, a
home and benefit there is no such thing in Thailand, so what could they do?
Indeed many have been able to improve their lives and their families whilst at
the same time make a Farang very happy, so who are we to judge?
However, last year I went through a period when I became short tempered and
angry with everyone. It was whilst having a house built by a Farang developer. I
was doing all the things that are wrong in Thailand, shouting, being angry,
etc., and why? I think two reasons; neither an excuse but genuine. I was
stressed due to the attitude of the Farang builder and his total lack of care in
what he was building and I was not dealing directly with the ‘locals’. Most had
come from afar and customer service was missing from their vocabulary. I had
also recently undergone an operation so this may have contributed. Well I
realised that this could not go on and amongst other things a divorce could also
be on the horizon (yet again) so it was up to me to change.
I did what I used to tell my clients to do, separate the problems and put each
of them in their own ‘box’. Firstly, the Farang builder: get a lawyer and take
him to court, expensive but it is now out of my hands and as is the case in
Thailand will take time. Nothing more I can do so concentrate on the other
matters.
I found some local (and not so local) business people, I spoke and used sign
language to explain my requirements, and I smiled. It worked; we now are
building up some super people we can call upon for our needs, at reasonable
prices. Simple solution, so I now have returned to smiling at everyone, as I
used to in the old days when I came to this country. It is working, people smile
back and I feel better.
I must also give credit to the dog, for whilst I have never seen her smile
everyone seems to laugh and smile at her. Life for the wife and me is less
stressed as a result. Let’s hope it carries on.
Remember the real Thai locals are a wonderful bunch of people. Before you say
“for a price”, and I would normally agree that “Its up to you”, let me mention
something that happened to me today. I needed to get my dog’s claws clipped so
went to a vet at on Sukhumvit Road, west side before Tesco’s. “Can you clip her
claws please.” “Yes,” said the vet, and two of his assistants followed me out of
the door. I got the dog out of the car and all four of us ‘overpowered’ her on
the pavement. The Vet clipped her nails and everyone else got licked to death,
as she is actually very friendly.
Having finished I asked how much please. “Nothing,” said the Vet. “Are you
sure”, “Yes”. Well I have never been to him before but he has certainly got a
new client when the need arises. Yes, be cynical, it is good marketing, but how
often do Thais think beyond today money rather than possible future earnings?
So if this becomes a regular piece and the editor allows it, let’s mention good
deeds and perhaps also ‘name and shame’ those that we cannot recommend. On this
last point be careful, as we do not want any legal actions.
Caution. For those of you that have used the loeverly quick smooth road from
Sukhumvit through Huay Yai and onto Rayong, etc, be careful. It is has not been
dug up but is collapsing. The reason, about a month ago sand lorries started
using it in number, in fact about 200 an hour all day, every day pass back and
forwards through Huay Yai. Yes, it seems I have nothing better to do than count
lorries but then there are no sheep! There are new holes appearing by the hour
and only last week a friend going back in the dark did not see one. Result: gear
box casing cracked, so take care.
Well I suppose on a this note I will finish, have you some stories to tell,
questions to ask, if I am here next week I would like to talk about driving over
here and perhaps sometime, why are we even here.
Woof Woof for now.
email : [email protected]
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