In hard times, more people celebrate Buddhist Lent, but give less

Local Buddhists take part in tak bat ceremonies to make merit for Khao Phansa. This year more people took part in the ceremonies, but spent less due to the rough economic times.

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Thailand among few to see eclipse July 22

Thailand residents will be among the world’s lucky few in range to see the century’s longest solar eclipse July 22.
As much as 60 percent of the sun’s surface will be shadowed by the moon over Thailand between 7 - 9:30 a.m. Those in the Pattaya area will see a 42 percent eclipse starting at 7:06 a.m. and finishing at 8:03 a.m.
The National Institute for Astronomy in Prachinburi said the 240 km shadow would give one of the longest-lasting solar eclipses in history and be visible in India, Pakistan, China, Burma, Thailand and Japan. Those lucky enough to be on a South Pacific island will be treated to a rare total eclipse.

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OUR COMMUNITY

PCEC elects new board

The Sunday meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club got underway at the Amari’s Henry J. Beans Restaurant on Sunday, July 5. Master of Ceremonies Richard Silverberg welcomed everyone to the Sunday meeting. He then announced that since this was the first Sunday in July, it was the Annual General Meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club.

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FEATURES

Candle parade lights up Buddhist Lent in Sattahip

Hoping to provide illumination for monks both physically and spiritually before they retreat from view for three months, Sattahip students, city workers and residents showcased a parade of beautiful candles before presenting them to area temples for Buddhist Lent.

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OUR CHILDREN

Assumption Sriracha School trio wins Young PR Ambassador contest

This weekend’s Pattaya Marathon will see the debut of three new young tourist ambassadors selected earlier this month after a four-week competition.

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SPORTS

Thai youngsters claim windsurfing glory at 1st Asian Youth Games

“Nong Dao” Siriporn Kaewduang-Ngam won a windsurfing gold medal at the inaugural Asian Youth Games held from June 29 – July 7 in Singapore.

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SOCIAL SCENE

Surat Mekawarakul (left), MD of Mike Group, was the guest of honour at the opening of the Saranya Hair Studio in North Pattaya on Sunday July 12. Saranya Furlong is a highly experienced European trained stylist and is pictured here with her husband Brian and close friends Sue & David Pringle. Saranya Hair Studio is situated between the Thai Garden Resort and Fairtex on North Pattaya Road, tel: 0859239971.

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DINING OUT

Admiral’s Pub and Restaurant (Jomtien)

Many years ago there was a popular venue right at the end of Soi Whitehouse in Jomtien, called the Admiral’s Pub and Restaurant. As time progressed and Soi Whitehouse began to become a battlefield, it just became too hard to get to the end of the soi, and the Admiral’s Pub disappeared from public view. However, the Admiral had not gone down with his ship.

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