R.I.P. Mike Franklin

Long time Pattaya resident Mike Franklin passed away peacefully at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 after a long, brave battle with cancer.
Mike was loving family man, a key member of the Jesters Care for Kids Charity drive, Pattaya Mail contributor for both print and television, golf guru, honorary Jester and perhaps most telling of his character, he was considered a close friend to nearly everyone he met.

Pattaya blasts into 2009
with thousands of fireworks

Every night throughout the week leading up to the final countdown to 2009, city sponsored fireworks lit up the night sky. Shown here, this reached a crescendo at midnight Dec 31, when many hotels along the beach joined in for a truly spectacular welcome to 2009. Let’s hope the New Year lives up to its welcome.  (Pattaya Mail Photo / Vimolrat Singnikorn)

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