
The Thai Hotels Association-Eastern Chapter (THA-EC),
led by its president Chatchawal Suphachayanont recently spearheaded the
association’s board and members meeting at Dusit Thani Pattaya. The Building
Control Act was discussed, plus the success of Pattaya Bartender 2007 and
THA-EC Sports Day 2007. President Chatchawal also informed members about
details of ITB 2008 and WTM 2008.

Raimon Land CEO Nigel Cornick (left) announced his
support of the Royal Over-Seas League’s (ROSL) Young Artist of Thailand
competition which is open to young artists age between 12 and 20 years,
nominated by their schools or university. (2nd left to right) ROSL Vice
Chairman Vincent Swift, Harrow International School Head Master Dr. Mark
Hensman and ROSL Chairman John Pawson joined in this remarkable press
conference. The exhibition of the finalists will take place November 29-30
at Siam Paragon while the winner of the competition will travel to London to
exhibit their work amongst accomplished artists from around the world of
similar caliber.

Soho Square Pattaya recently held a meeting among all
the stakeholders of the project at the Grand Solé Hotel to announce the
regulations and the procedures for opening of the latest shopping scene on
Walking Street. Situated on a 10,000 square meter area, this entertainment
complex will begin to serve the city from November 30 onwards. B52
Nightclub, wine bars, restaurants, bank and shopping plaza are amongst the
venues opening. Log on to www.sohothailand.com or call 038-710119 for more
information.

Jarubhani Palarit (left), sales & marketing manager of LTU
presents a return ticket to Germany for 2 to Srinual Muangkaew (2nd left)
the lucky winner of the recent Rocktober Fest campaign at the Hard Rock
Café. The event is being witnessed by Elyes Ben Brahim (2nd right),
director of operations for Hard Rock Hotel and John Pang (right) director of
F&B.