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Thai teens take on Germany’s rising stars
Mark Beales
Talented Thai teenagers have taken on some of Germany’s rising stars
as part of a special football tour.
Assumption College Sriracha in Chonburi sent 17 teenagers on a two-week trip
to Frankfurt in Germany.
 Assumption’s
stars during a trip to Fulda.
They were accompanied by two coaches, including Franz Schwarzwalder, a
former goalkeeper in the Bundesliga, Germany’s top league.
The under-17s played several Bundesliga youth teams, and fared well. They
beat Karlsruher SC 2-0 thanks to some heroic goalkeeping, then thrashed
Borussia Fulda 3-0, in the same stadium where the Thai national team visited
last year. They also lost to TSG Hoffenheim 3-0 and played an adult team
from TSV Schwanheim, where they snatched a 1-0 victory.
The Assumption team was invited to Germany thanks to the Weinberg School,
which has links with the Regents School in Pattaya.
Mr Schwarzwalder, who also teaches German at Assumption, said the trip was a
valuable learning experience for the boys. They learned new footballing
skills and also were able to see other cultures, he said.
He added: “For most of the players it was their first time in Europe and
they were very impressed by the atmosphere and life in Germany. The boys
trained in the mornings by the River Main - we lost two balls into the water
actually - and had time to go sight-seeing.”
There was little chance of the boys being homesick as Frankfurt has a large
Thai community, many of whom came to cheer Assumption on during their games.
And if they ever tired of bratwurst the Chiang Mai Restaurant in the
University of Frankfurt had plenty of Thai cuisine for them.
The teenagers were taken to see a football museum and the Football
Association of Germany took them on a tour to see a factory which is making
the new German strip in preparation for the forthcoming European
Championships.
The mayor of Frankfurt invited the team to the city’s Coronation Room, where
monarchs were crowned 1,000 years ago, and hung a Thai flag from the window
of the ancient building in honour of their visit. The boys also got to see
some of Germany’s national parks.
Some of Germany’s young stars will be completing the exchange trip by coming
to Assumption College Sriracha in October.
For more on Assumption visit www.acs.ac.th
Assumption prepares to take on
one of Germany’s best youth teams.
Return to the Forbidden Planet rocks
the Regent’s Intergalactic Globe
Michael Thomas
The auditorium of the Regent’s School Globe theatre was recently
transformed into the interior of an intergalactic space craft for two
performances of the classic rock musical Return to the Forbidden Planet.
The script, written by Bob Carlton, was based on Shakespeare’s play The
Tempest and the 1950’s science fiction B movie The Forbidden Planet and
this production really proved it to be a surprisingly effective and
‘toe-tapping’ combination!
 Captain
Tempest and the crew on the flight deck.
The story centred on Captain Tempest and hi crew being forced to land on
the planet D’Illyria where he meets the mad-scientist Doctor Prospero
and his assistant the robot Ariel. It does not take too long for our
chisel-jawed hero Tempest to fall in love with Prospero’s only daughter,
Miranda, much to the frustration of Cookie, a trusty crewmate in the
Tempest’s spacecraft Albatross. Meanwhile, all becomes clearer when the
Science Officer is revealed as Prospero’s wife Gloria who marooned her
husband Prospero on the planet in the first place, in order to obtain
his secret formula, the X-Factor which will give the power-mad scientist
the ability to rule the universe! Not surprisingly, all ends happily
with Tempest safely hitched to Miranda and Prospero suitably consumed by
his own monster of the mind!
 Doctor
Prospero ponders the X-Factor.
The cast was made up of thirty talented students, aged 11-14, from Years
7-9. Ralf Siegrist clearly dominated the stage, giving a particularly
confident performance as our hero, Captain Tempest and almost stole the
show leading the chorus in the show-stopping, Born to be Wild. He was
ably supported by Valerie de Saegher as the devious Science Officer and
John Petras as the lovelorn Cookie. Kevin Aamlid contained the authority
in the role of the power hungry Doctor Prospero and Apple Maxwell was
excellent as Prospero’s hilarious ‘rolling tin-can’ assistant, Ariel
whilst Isis Maxwell had the poise and beautiful singing voice necessary
for ‘Teenager in Love’, Miranda.
 Ariel
gives Miranda some advice.
They were supported by a very hard-working crew who danced and sang for
all their worth through such timeless rock classics as Great Balls of
Fire, Good Vibrations, Shake Rattle and Roll, Mr Spaceman and Monster
Mash. The audience had ‘to sing for their supper’ and was very much part
of the spaceship in the show and, at one point in the action, ‘the
passengers’ brought them through their paces with the Reverse Polarity
Drill: always useful in emergencies in outer space! Not surprisingly, at
several points in the evening, the audience were up and dancing!
Apart from the hard-working cast, the other stars of the performance
were the excellent band led from their position in the balcony by the
Regent’s School Head of Music, Giles Mongare, ably assisted by Steve
Tomlinson and the other musicians.
 Cookie
creeps up on Ariel.
Corin James and Head of Art, Nicky Cases also deserve great credit for
creating the brilliant set of the interior of the Starship Albatross.
Unlike other performances at the Globe, the audience (or should one say,
‘the passengers’?) were led to their seats by the crew by way of the
backstage gantry which form many in the audience really gave the
sensation of being at Cape Kennedy! The many strikingly effective
costumes were designed and made by Kathryn Liggins and the striking
choreography was created by Tom Rawlings and the ensemble.
Altogether, this was a breathtaking performance and the students and
staff are to be congratulated for their hard work and the parents for
their patience. The musical was directed by Mike Thomas ands Martin
Walsh.
Gloria, the monster is
about to give the crew a nasty surprise!
The Regent’s School Year 13 graduation
Yu-Chieh (Joyce) Lin and
her parents.
Piia Poldsaar and
Kristiina Rosin.
Michael Thenisch and his
parents.
Mr Walton congratulating
head boy Girish Balakrishnan.
Stuart Tasker
The Regent’s School Year 13 students recently had their
graduation ceremony following the senior prize giving in the Globe
Theatre at the Pattaya campus.
The students were about to embark on their International Baccalaureate
examinations and were formally fare welled and given best wishes by Mr.
Mike Walton, headmaster and a little more informally, by student
request, with an entertaining speech from the highly respected Mr. Paul
Crouch, director of Round Square.
The event was planned and delivered by the departing head students,
Yu-Chieh (Joyce) Lin and Girish Balakrishnan, completed in the evening
with a wonderful meal at Rossini in the Royal Cliff Beach Resort.
Year 13 graduating class.
Ban Jing Jai children treated to day at the theatre
The PILC team, 30 children
from Ban Jing Jai Orphanage and 2 staff members prepare to watch the
matinee performance of 3 short plays by the Pattaya Players.
Ingrid Cunliffe
Welfare Chair, PILC
On Sunday, May 18, the Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) Welfare
team invited 30 children from Ban Jing Jai Orphanage and 2 staff members
to come and watch the matinee performance of 3 short plays by the
Pattaya Players.
 Some
of the cast visit with the guests.
The children arrived at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, 10th floor functions
room with wide eyes and great enthusiasm, dressed in the latest black
Jesters promotion t-shirts for the upcoming fair in September.
Once everyone was seated, the fun began and despite the language
barrier, with only a handful of the older kids able to grasp English,
the kids watched the lights and action with wide eyes!
At intermission the kids were seated in the foyer and enjoyed drinks and
snacks provided by PILC funds.
Once seated for the Cinderella performance the kids were again
transfixed on the amazing costumes and makeup of the actors, with this
play in particular being the favourite by far!
I would like to thank the Pattaya Players group for the warm welcome the
children received, with particular thanks to Jacinta.
Also thanks to my co-chair on the Welfare Team, Kathleen, for purchasing
the foodstuff for the children and helping on the day.
PILC are proud to be able to provide outings for the children like this
and to be able to provide a little bit of variation in the kids’ day.
Credit to the director of Ban Jing Jai, Piangtar, as the children were
very well behaved and a pleasure to take out.
We look forward to the next outing.
Jesters 11th ‘Care For Kids’
charity drive kicks into high gear
Sponsored by Steve J. Lake, Glencore International and Herrod Foundation
Lewis Underwood
June is here, which means it is time to ramp up our organizing
and seeking of donations for this year’s Jesters Care for Kids Charity
Drive. Since we now have needy kids’ projects the year round, we would
like to thank those donors who responded early this year, allowing us to
complete a number of projects already and fund more currently in
progress.
 This
lovely young blind girl performs on sports day at Pattaya Redemptorist
School.
Our principal means of raising funds for children-targeted charities is
through corporate and individual sponsorship. Last year this accounted
for 5.6 million of the 7 million plus ultimately raised. We are very
grateful for all our donors, none ever considered too small, and we are
especially thankful to our major contributors, our Diamond and Platinum
Sponsors.
Major sponsors, as of May 30th: are as follows:
Diamond Sponsors (400,000 baht) x 3:
Steve J. Lake had been a Platinum Sponsor since 2004 and became our
first ever Diamond Sponsor last year. This is his second year at this
new level.
Glencore International (Indonesia): Glencore is a multibillion dollar
empire with a variety of trading activities, from oil and metals to
commodities. CEO Tony Herbert was a triple Platinum Sponsor last year,
but is a Diamond Sponsor this year.
The Herrod Foundation (Switzerland) is a private non-profit organization
that makes donations entirely from its own resources. They support
smaller charities and NGO’s that assist suffering children in Asia and
Africa. They were Platinum for the last 2 years, but upped the ante this
year to help build a classroom at Ban Klong Bang Pai School near
U-Tapao.
Platinum Sponsors (100,000 baht) x 20:
Baltex Industries Corp Ltd: Balzli brothers have been producing our
events shirts since 2000 and have been Platinum for 6 consecutive years.
Canadian Jackalope Open: has been a Silver/Gold Sponsor since 2005 and
is going Platinum this year.
Club Nevada: A small club with lots of pack; Platinum for 5 consecutive
years.
Dave and Nom James: Friends from the gym, who are staying the course;
now 3 consecutive years.
Glencore International (Indonesia) x 2: No, it is not a misprint. This
company is not only a Diamond Sponsor, but adds double Platinum as well
this year.
Hyolim Limited (S. Korea) is a multinational group involved in commodity
trading and logistics. Managing Director, Mr. C.I. Lim’s son, Michael
JS. Lim has gone Platinum for the second successive year.
ITT Pro Services: Repairs and upgrades all rotating equipment for the
oil, gas and petrochemical industry in Thailand. Previously a Silver
Sponsor since 2003, they went Platinum in 2005, which is now 4
consecutive years.
Jameson’s Irish Pub: owned by Rony Fineman of Nova Group is the venue of
our Party Night. Landlord Kim Fletcher is one of our committee members.
Gone Platinum for 4 consecutive years.
Mackenzie Smith Law - Greg Pitt is CEO for this legal firm that
concentrates on civil and criminal litigation practice, business
consulting, commercial and residential property law, arbitration /
mediation, recreational and commercial diving law, and construction law.
This is their second year as a Platinum.
MBMG Group - Graham Macdonald, company director, has been in Pattaya
since 1995 specializing in mortgages, property services, tax planning,
investment advice, financial planning, insurance, banking, and
accountancy, inheritance planning and corporate solutions. This their
7th year as a Platinum sponsor.
Mermaid Offshore Services -The leading supplier of diving, ROV and
subsea support vessels to the offshore oil and gas industry in South
East Asia. Platinum for the 2nd year.
Mike Koerner: An ex-Marine, specializes in Explosive Ordnance Disposal
(EOD), Platinum for 5 consecutive years.
Nagas MC: President is Bert Fagrell of this motorcycle club based in
Sriracha, who have been Platinum for 3 consecutive years.
Nirvana Resorts: Includes eco-friendly hotel in Koh Chang, 30
residential apartments in Jomtien Beach on Soi 4 and a condo of 58 units
at the top of Thappraya Road in Pattaya - Platinum for 6 consecutive
years.
Pat and Reg Warner (UK): The Warners are philanthropists, who spend 3-4
months in Thailand annually. Platinum for 3 consecutive years.
Pattaya Mail: has supported us since our inception in 1998 and
instrumental in providing wide exposure in their newspapers and on
Pattaya Mail TV for us. Platinum for the last 6 years.
· Pattaya Sports Club: Have been helping us since 2001 and a Platinum
Sponsor for 6 consecutive years. They also have donated 25,000 baht for
the Jesters Children’s Fair raffle prizes for the last 4 years.
· Point of View Media Group: Printing and distributing our posters
around key business locations in Bangkok for 4 consecutive years.
· Quayside Warehousing (South Africa): specializes in
stevedoring/warehousing services; agents to Soon Hua Seng Group in
Thailand, distributing Thai rice for over 28 years. Managing Director is
Mr. Phillip Kay, Platinum for 3 consecutive years.
· Sakhalin Bears (Russia): Social group working in way up in the
northern hemisphere who have pooled their resources together to be a
Platinum this year.
All Diamond and Platinum Sponsors have their logos featured on the back
of our event T-shirts, as well as our promotional posters and banners at
the Children’s Fair and Party Night. They also get a free full page
color advertisement in our Fair souvenir program.
If you are interested in becoming a Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, or
Bronze Sponsor, please refer to benefits listed in the chart shown on
this page.
Donations can be sent by personal cheque or bank draft to: Good Shepherd
Foundation, c/o The Fountain of Life Center, 3/199 M.6 Soi
Chalermprakiet 3, Pattaya 3rd Road, Naklua, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150,
Thailand.
Funds can also be transferred directly to their account at Bangkok Bank,
Muang Pattaya Branch, Chonburi, 20260, Acct# 484-0-68306-6, Swiftcode:
BKKBTBK and fax payment slip with your name to number above.
Official invoices and tax receipts will be provided for all donations.
Alternatively, you may wish to use our online Donation Facility through
PayPal or Thai-E-pay on our website.
For further information please visit our website: www. care4kids.info or
email us at [email protected]
The Jesters Children’s Fair is on Sunday, September 14 at the Diana
Garden Resort and Driving Range in North Pattaya and the Jesters Party
Night the following Saturday, September 20 at Jameson’s Irish Pub in
Central Pattaya.
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Regent’s students and
staff swim 260kms in 6 hours
Mr Gibney
After a very successful swim challenge in 2006 the Regent’s
School organized a similar event to once again challenge the students to
swim as far as possible in 6 hours. The event ran from 4pm till 10pm on
Friday May 16. The target that had been set was that of the previous
event in 2006 where swimmers swam 180km and raised over 100,000 baht for
charity.
 Mr.
Pickles interviews some of the younger swimmers before they enter the
water.
It was clear from the start that 2008 was going to be a successful year
as every lane had at least 8 swimmers in with the same number again
waiting on the side to get in. Some of the school’s stronger swimmers
had set themselves tough totals and were determined to stay in the water
for the majority of the evening. The event had a great atmosphere. There
was music being played to keep the swimmers motivated, drinks, snacks
and BBQ food on sale by the student guild. Many parents also turned out
to watch and help with length counting.
The swimmers of all ages did a fantastic job and achieved some mind
blowing distances. Some of our youngest swimmers (aged 8), Anna Liggens,
Hao Tashiro and Bloem Van Dam, all swam 4.5km. Our upper junior
swimmers, Tassanee Sanchez (Aged 9), Andy Wang (aged 10) and Min Suk
(aged 10) all swam 6km.
 Angela,
Ivie and Georgie proudly wear the Swim Challenge 08 t-shirts designed
and sold by the Student Guild.
In the senior school the distances were even more staggering. Kenneth
Chow (aged 12) swam 8.5km, Sierra Sanchez (aged 11) swam 9km. The
highest total in the senior school went to our renowned swimmer Winitorn
(Tai) Tangwiroon (aged 15) who swam 13.5km in the 6 hour period.
From the teachers it was a mixed bag really. Mr Thomas swimming an
excellent 3.5km, Miss Pratt and Mr Crouch swimming 2.5km. This of course
made up for the fact Mr Walton could not swim this year due to illness
and Mr Tasker just couldn’t swim. Mr Tasker managing only 10 lengths
with someone finally throwing in Mr Gibney’s pink rubber ring to help
him to make it to the side! Maybe with a bit of coaching from Tai Mr
Tasker could get his 1km medal next time.
 Apple
comes to the end of another length as she clocks up the metres.
The distance swam by all the swimmers as a total smashed the 2006 record
of 180km. The final total topped 260km in the 6 hour period. Swimmers
are now frantically collecting sponsorship money to try and beat the
2006 total. All monies collected will go towards the Round Square major
projects, such as the Koh Phi Phi project and the Hill Tribe project.
Many thanks to the Brown, Robertson and McCoy families for their
continued support of the Student Guild and providing delicious barbequed
food for everyone.
Best paper award for Asian University lecturers
Susan Joyce
ECTI-CON is an annual international conference organized by Electrical
Engineering/Electronics, Computer, Telecommunications and Information
Technology (ECTI) Association, Thailand. The ECTI international
conference has been held annually since 2004. It has become a major
conference in this field for this region of world, providing an
opportunity for researchers to get to know one another, exchange views
and ideas, strengthen existing friendships as well as to exhibit their
latest research findings. The conference aims to be an international
forum for presentation of technological advances and research results in
the field of electrical engineering, electronics, computer,
telecommunications, and information technology.
 Suthasinee
Lamultree, Assist. Prof. Dr. Danai Torrungrueng, both from the
Engineering Faculty of Asian University (eFau) and Assist. Prof. Dr.
Chuwong Phongcharoenpanich from King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology
Ladkrabang (KMITL).
ECTI-CON 2008 is the fifth annual ECTI international conference and was
held in Krabi, Thailand from May 14 to 17, 2008. There were 480 papers
submitted to the ECTI-CON 2008. Based on a careful and vigorous
reviewing process of the international review committee members, 269
quality papers were published.
In the area of Communication Systems, the paper titled “Measurement of
BCITL Parameters” was appraised for the outstanding findings and was
credited with the best paper award. This paper was the research
cooperation between Miss Suthasinee Lamultree and Assist. Prof. Dr.
Danai Torrungrueng, both from the Engineering Faculty of Asian
University (eFau) and Assist. Prof. Dr. Chuwong Phongcharoenpanich from
King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL).
The research provided a novel method to measure the characteristic
impedances and propagation constant of bicharacteristic-impedance
transmission lines (BCITLs).
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