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BPH goes green with anniversary party

Pattaya has itself a very Merry Christmas

British expats present Christmas gifts to the children of Ban Jing Jai

Baptist Church holds Christmas Day party

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BPH goes green with anniversary party

Dr. Pongsak Wittayakorn, managing director of Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, addresses hospital employees and representatives from more than 10 other hospital administrative groups.

Dr. Jiroj Suchato, president of Bangkok Hospital Pattaya Co., Ltd., delivers his opening speech.

Pramote Channgam

The morning of December 20 saw Bangkok Pattaya Hospital administrators conducting a ceremony to mark the 17th anniversary of the hospital, with prayers said and food offered to monks.

On the same day the administration also thanked all of its employees for their work and dedication throughout the year, and held a party to welcome in the New Year under the environmental theme “Green Night”.

Administrators, physicians, nurses, employees and guests attended in green attire to suit the concept, the party being held from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the parking lot behind Building C.

Games such as throwing toy balloons, fishing for bottles and tossing rings were held, and each hospital department performed a stage show. There was a raffle won by Samerkhae Sratthapong, who received two roundtrip tickets to Shenzhen, in China. Dr Pornchai Lim-Udomporn received two roundtrip tickets to Phuket, Chalinee Sukprasert received a 32-inch LCD television, and Nonglak Sremsri received 20,000 baht in cash and other prizes.

There was also a contest for those attendees who had attire that best corresponded to the environmental concept of the party. It was divided into two prizes, individual, and team. Sunthree Rattha-Art and Chanpichaya Pasupab received the individual prize consisting of a 1,500 baht award for each of them, and the team award of 3,000 baht each went to the physical therapy department and dental department.

Green is good at the Green Night Party.

Hospital workers enjoy dressing up for the Green Night Party.

A chance to win prizes in the many games is part of the fun.

A Bangkok Hospital Pattaya medical team performs a fun show on stage.

Pattaya has itself a very Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from Dusit Thani Resort Pattaya.

Vimolrat Singnikorn

Christmas in Pattaya, despite the lack of snow, was a lively event this year, with Christmas decorations everywhere, festive activities held by Christian organizations, and the hotels and restaurants busy serving traditional Christmas fare.

The first thing that visitors to the city saw was the giant Christmas tree and Santa Claus and his reindeer that was erected by city hall on the median at the junction of Sukhumvit Road and Central Pattaya Road.

Throughout the city, hotels, restaurants and shops were decorated with multi-colored lamps, Christmas trees and holly, and festive music and Christmas carols were to be heard everywhere.

Saint Nikolas Church had its own Nativity and held a Christmas tree lighting ceremony that was well attended by Christian and Buddhist residents and visitors alike, with the gathering including Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn and his chief advisor Itthipol Khunplome. The evening began with Mass, after which the lights were switched on, creating a colorful festive spectacle on Sukhumvit Road.

Hotels and restaurants arranged festive menus and decorated their premises in traditional style, with lots of reds and greens, and cozy lanterns. Their staff joined in the festivities by wearing Santa and angel costumes, and wandering carol singers turned up at many of the venues, closely followed by Santa Claus bearing gifts.

There was a Christmas parade that wended its way from Banglamung District Office, along Beach Road to South Pattaya, and then through to Second Road, with the participants handing out toys and sweets to the children and calling out Christmas good wishes to everyone.

In short, Pattaya had itself a Merry Christmas.

Young angels opening the House of the Baby Jesus at St. Nicholas Church.

Beautiful piano accompanies the angelic singing during the Christmas celebrations at Pattaya Marriott Resort &Spa.

Santa and his helpers pay a visit to Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya.

Santa’s helpers at the Residence Garden are eager to pose for a photo with Father Christmas.

There is plenty of Christmas spirit at the Captain’s Corner.

The Leading Redemptorist Group in Sriracha sings Christmas carols to celebrate Christmas at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort.

Santa (Italian Juergen Lusuardi from Onlus Take Care Kids) has toys for the children at the Mercy Center.

Christians in the Pattaya and Banglamung areas parade through the streets to hand out presents to Pattaya inhabitants.

Santa and his helpers make everyone’s Christmas cheerful at Amari Hotels and Resorts, Pattaya.

“Silent Night…” at the Montien Hotel Pattaya.

British expats present Christmas gifts to the children of Ban Jing Jai

Vimolrat Singnikorn

The British community in Pattaya distributed more than 50 toys to children at the Ban Jing Jai Orphanage for Christmas.

Ian Mcdicken and Mrs Jitlada Thiankon led a group of 100 British friends to Soi Nernplabwan on December 23 to organize a Christmas party for the Ban Jing Jai children. Funds were also presented to orphanage director Piangta Chumnoi to use for a New Year party and other Ban Jing Jai activities.

Jitlada said that the group regularly offered meals to the Ban Jing Jai children on occasions such as Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, and for this time on Christmas Day. For many of the children it was their first Christmas party, and there was great excitement.

An amount of 100,000 baht was collected from members of the group to organize the Christmas and New Year parties for children. Money that was left over was presented to the orphanage for other expenses.

Piangta said Ban Jing Jai currently supports 55 orphans, and its daily running expenses such as the school and housing costs are high. The donated money will be used for the children’s benefit.

Santa Claus distributes Christmas gifts to the children at the Ban Jing Jai Orphanage.

It looks delicious.

Thanks for your gifts.

(From left) Teacher Piangta Chumnoi receives the donated money from Ian Mcdicken and Jitlada Thongkon, the British representatives.

Baptist Church holds Christmas Day party

 

Children in the Soi Post Office Community enjoying taking part in the Christmas celebration at the Banglamung Baptist Church.

Sawittree Namwiwatsuk

Banglamung Baptist Church on Soi Post Office held its own Christmas Day party on December 25, led by teacher Weera Sesukhom and attended by members of the church and residents and children from the local community.

The event started with prayer, followed by a Christmas dinner prepared and served by members of the church. Hymns and carols followed dinner, and there was a performance by the children of Luk Ravee.

Gifts were presented to those attending, and there was also a raffle with prizes that included a television, a desktop computer, a bicycle, and household goods such as irons and electric fans.

Thank you for this delicious Christmas Day dinner.

Singing Christm as carols on Christmas Day at the Banglamung Baptist Church.

This little Santa has lots of helpers in the Soi Post Office Community.