SOCIAL SCENE

 


Dominik Stamm (center) and Amari Orchid staff say a fond farewell to Geev Bahrampoori after he served 21 months as the operations manager at Mantra Restaurant & Bar in North Pattaya; (l-r) Mantra’s social director Wichaporn Poopath, assistant Japanese manager Hiroko Kitano, Geev Andre Bahrampoori, Dominik Stamm, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower’s executive chef Supachai Saisoigeon, Mantra’s restaurant manager Krongthong Namtiwong, Mantra operation manager’s secretary Unchalee Chamnithurakarni, and sales manager Ampawan Kuhasak.


 

Thailand’s Information and Communication Technology Minister H.E. Mun Patanotai addresses the gathering after inaugurating the 1st Global Industry Leaders Forum organised at the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH), attended by ITU Secretary-General Dr. Hamadoun I. Touré, BDT director Sami Al Basheer Al Mohshid, GILF chairman Sanjiv Ahuja, Thailand National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) chairman General Choochart Promphrasid, NTC Secretary General Suranan Wongvithayakamjorn and several industry leaders and policy makers from around the world.


Mr. Enzo Italian Restaurant celebrated the grand opening of their 2nd branch at the Silk Road Place Chaiyapruk 2, following their 13 successful years in Bangkok. Guests experienced various Italian dishes and were welcomed by (l-r) MD Suchatin Namwong, Astengo Vincenzo, Alessandro Astengo, and Max Casanova.


The Mighty Geoff Evans, Fat Landlord Kim Fletcher, Mark (Do I drop the Dog) Coombes, Eoin Quirke Captain of the Pattaya Panthers Rugby Club, Graham MacDonald ‘The Font of All Knowledge’, Gethen Thomas, and Simon Philbrook. Front row of Goy Fletcher and Deborah Lightley, who form the Reading Football Club Supporters Society Pattaya Divisions, North, South and East celebrate a rare victory for their team at Jameson’s the Irish Pub Pattaya.


Mimmo Luciarno (seated center) from Italy held a big birthday party by the beautiful pool at the Captain’s Corner Restaurant. Many of his friends were there to enjoy the party and wish him a very Happy Birthday.


Siriwan Pongkijvorasin, brand manager of the Swatch Group Trading (Thailand) Ltd. (4th left) recently introduced the new Swatch Spring - Summer 2008 collection, presenting the latest in fashionable wrist accessories at the Siam City Hotel’s Garden Pavilion.