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Students go to Naklua to watch the (sea) grass grow
Kasem Chimjiew, principal of
Pattaya School #2, and Wannaporn Chancharat, director of the Pattaya Public
Health and Environment Department help the students plant sea grass at
Naklua.
Sawittree Namwiwatsuk
In an effort to shore up Pattaya’s marine environment, more than 100
city students took to Naklua Bay to plant sea grass.
Sponsored by the Pattaya Public Health and Environment Department, the
project brought children from Pattaya School #2 to the beach July 23 to lay
down 4,000 Enhalus acoroides (L.f.) Royle seedlings.
Wannaporn Chancharat, director of the Pattaya Public Health and Environment
Department, said Naklua Beach was chosen because it is not overrun with
water sports and is a prime target for preservation.
The sea grass, she said, offers food for crabs and shrimp, but also helps
protect against erosion. However, she noted, the area needs protection from
fishing until the plants take root.
These youngsters are certainly
having a good time
whilst planting sea grass to restore the coastal ecology.
Asian University awarded
Quality Standard Certification
Susan Joyce
As a result of a two day visit by an assessment team led by
Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisa-an in June, Asian University has officially met
the conditions of certification by ONESQA (the Office for National
Education Standards and Quality Assessment) according to the Manual for
External Quality Assessment of Higher Education and received ONESQA
Quality Standard Certification at both the institutional level and at
the disciplinary group (each Faculty) levels.
 Prof
Dr Wichit Srisa-an addresses Asian University.
In summary, Asian University has been certified as “Good” overall,
including the Quality of the Graduates, and “excellent” in Academic
Services which was the category in which we positioned ourselves.
During the visit the QA team interviewed council members, university
staff, students and graduates as well as studying numerous academic
documents and facilities.
The final report commends the University as an international university
using English language as the medium of instruction; for having in place
several agreements with overseas universities; and the appropriateness
of the buildings and facilities for the present and near future.
Everyone at Asian University is delighted that they have been seen to
have met the stringent requirements by an external team of experts. Of
course this is not a one-off, and taking account of the recommendations
made by the team, staff and students alike will continue the process of
quality improvement.
Auditors meet with council members at Asian
University.
Walk rally aims to prevent teen traffic accidents
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Thailand’s roads are dangerous places but city officials believe
if children learn early to protect themselves the streets could one day
become safer.
 Lt.
Cmdr. Pitak Thongsuk of Queen Sirikit Hospital’s Navy Medical Unit talks
about the dangers of reckless driving.
The city took another step toward educating its youth July 28 when
Deputy Mayor Verawat Khakhay presided over a twice-annual walk rally for
junior high school students at the Pattaya Redemptorist Foundation. More
than 100 teens took part in the event aimed at highlighting the perils
of reckless road behavior.
Lt. Cmdr. Pitak Thongsuk of Queen Sirikit Hospital told the youngsters
that traffic accidents are one of the leading causes of death for young
Thais even though many could be prevented by such measures as always
wearing helmets while riding motorbikes.
 Deputy
Mayor Verawat Khakhay opens the Walk Rally Traffic Accident Prevention
event.
More than 12,000 Thais die and nearly 16,000 are injured each year in
traffic-related incidents, Pitak said, noting most victims are younger
than 35. Not only is that a personal tragedy, he said, but it places a
large burden on society, with care for a person disabled in an accident
costing the state more than 4.6 million baht.
Verawat said walk rallies like these are especially important in
reducing accidents as junior high students are still immature. However,
if they can be taught proper discipline, lives can be saved. In addition
to rallies, he noted, the city also produces brochures, institutes
checkpoints and takes other measures to reduce accidents.
Students from Pattaya City
School #5 attend the rally.
Jesters Journal
Lewis Underwood
Jesters Children’s Fair is only 37 days away!
That’s right - now that August has come along our Children’s Fair is
next month already. In fact, our annual family outing is on Sunday,
September 13th at the Diana Garden Resort and Driving Range, where it
has been for the last 7 years.
Stall Rentals
Now that our Fair is just around the corner, stall bookings
are coming in fast and furious. If you haven’t booked a stall already,
we highly recommend that you please do so now before they fill up.
Besides, it’s easy and done in a matter of minutes.
How to book a stall:
 The
newest super group Chickenfoot’s CD, signed inside by the band, is one
of the hot items in this year’s charity auction at Jameson’s.
1. Simply go to our website at www.care4kids.info.
2. There on the Homepage in the upper right hand corner is a column of
“Useful Links”.
3. Click on: “Rent-a-stall at the Children’s Fair”.
4. Fill in your name, email address and ‘Stall Information”.
5. Enter the four-letter Security Code as it appears in the box.
6. Click ‘Submit’ and you’re done. You will receive immediate
confirmation.
Grammy Stars to headline our Fair entertainment
Capt Steve Ponter and his Double A team have once again
successfully landed entertainers this year from Thai GMM Grammy to
perform at the Fair. There will be 3 performers: Cha Cha, Numcha and
Thechin (pronounced Tee Chin). Each singer will do 3 songs during the
hour slot allocated for their performances mid-afternoon.
 Grammy
entertainer Cha Cha will perform at the Jesters Children’s Fair in
September.
These entertainers will also make themselves available to sign
autographs and pose for photos with their fans. Renowned DJ ‘M’ from the
Grammy music channel will emcee the slot.
Jesters Party Night is coming up
quickly too!
The second main event is our Party Night, which follows the
Fair 6 days later on Saturday, September 19th at Jameson’s Irish Pub in
central Pattaya. This grand evening is jam-packed with biddings for
auction items, drawings for raffle prizes and live entertainment.
The top 10 prizes for our Grand Raffle are:
1. Honda Click I Motorcycle
2. The Village, Horseshoe Point - 3 days/ 2 nights in 3 Bed Villa
3. 42"Flat Screen TV
4. QCars 25,000 Rental Voucher
5. QCars 25,000 Rental Voucher
6. DTC Travel - Angkor Wat trip, 3 days and 2 nights for 2 persons
7. Anantara Resort & Spa, Hua Hin - 2 nights in Deluxe Garden View
8. Chao Phraya Park Hotel, BKK - 2 nights in deluxe room, inc. ABF
9. Marriott Resort & Spa, Hua Hin - 2 nights in Garden View room
10. Buffalo Bill, Koh Chang - 2 night stay inc. breakfast
Grand Raffle tickets are available at 50 baht apiece or 500 baht for a
book of 12 tickets at Jameson’s, TQ and with any committee member.
Additionally, many of the auction items are already posted on our
website, which you can bid on right now. Simply go to our homepage and
in the left hand margin look for the flashing icon that says ‘Bid Now!’
Some of newest hot items you will find there are Super Group
Chickenfoot’s CD signed by all four band members, a rare signature by
Jeff Beck on his ‘Live at Ronnie Scotts’ CD and a Newcastle shirt signed
by Alan Shearer.
Canadian Jackalope Open and Pattaya Panties to donate
to Camillian Social Center
The Canadian Jackalope Open Charity Golf Tournament, which is
on today if you are reading this on the day of issue, is currently a
Double Platinum Sponsor (200,000 baht). As they have done in previous
years, the money raised from this tournament, though it goes through us,
will all go to the Camillian Social Center.
 Kids
pose for a photo after their performance at last year’s Fair.
Additionally, the Pattaya Panties Touch Rugby Team has also donated
38,000 baht raised from the sale of their calendars that they also would
like to donate to same Center. Combined with still more funds from our
side will ensure continued assistance for the kids with HIV/AIDS there.
Sponsorship update: We keep getting asked how we are doing this
year in relation to last year. But who cares? The main point is that so
far you have donated to date 4,483,532 baht, which is absolutely
terrific!
If you too would like to help the kids in need, please visit our website
at www. care4kids.info or email us at [email protected]
30 Pattaya students receive scholarships
Students and benefactors
pose for a group photo after the scholarship presentation ceremony.
Saksiri Uraiworn
Thirty bright kids are now able to continue their educations
thanks to scholarships from the Peun Rak Nong Association.
The 2,000-baht grants were handed out to students from Pattaya schools
1-10 by Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome, Deputy Mayor Wattana Chantanawaranon
and association members at Pattaya City Hall July 31.
Itthiphol said the city has many smart children who lack the funds to
complete their schooling. For six years Peun Rak Nong has come to the
aid of such students with scholarships.
Three students from each Pattaya school won grants to cover tuition.
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