Buddhists throughout Thailand celebrate Auk Pansaa

Area Buddhists, shown here presenting alms to monks, mark Auk Pansaa, the end of three months of Buddhist Lent, with merit making ceremonies and re-enactments of Lord Buddha’s return to earth from heaven.

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2 hours of rain leads to days of flood cleanup

It took only two hours October 12, to submerge much of Pattaya under up to three meters of water as the city’s drainage system was unable to keep up with a torrential downpour. From Soi Buakhao to Nong Yai to Pacific Villas housing development sotuh of Pattaya, homes, business and offices were swamped by rainwater that raced down streets and backed up from slow and clogged drains. Although the downpour tapered off around 6 p.m., severe flooding continued well into the night.

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OUR COMMUNITY

Pattaya readies for a bigger and more meaningful Vegetarian Festival this year

The annual Vegetarian Festival this year is expected to draw an even larger crowd than in previous years, despite the economic hardships currently being experienced in Thailand and the world. The event will take place over the 11-day period from October 17 to October 27.

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FEATURES

‘Nutcracker’ ballet kicks up its heels for charity

Community leaders led a packed house in cheering 140 dancers who staged “The Nutcracker” ballet for charity Oct. 4 at the Alcazar Theater.

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OUR CHILDREN

Children, elephants to play Balinese tunes at Nong Nooch

Children and elephants are practicing their angklung-playing skills at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden to prepare for December’s Father’s Day celebration that will see man and beast perform traditional Balinese folk songs.

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SPORTS

United crash to defeat as Muang Thong edge Chonburi for title

Pattaya United’s 3-1 defeat away to TOT last Sunday has left the Dolphins in a precarious position heading into the final game of the season.

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SOCIAL SCENE

Neerachorn Sirisampan (centre), business development and international affairs director for Bangkok Hospital Pattaya provided 1,000 wristbands to Marianne and Daniel Biel, a representative of the Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard Pattaya recently. These items will be given to everyone in the Polo Charity Tournament which will be held on February 12-14, 2010 at Polo Escape in Sattahip.

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DINING OUT

La Mer

There is a wonderful ambience to the Montien in Pattaya. One of the hotels with a long history, in some ways, almost a Pattaya icon. There’s a sign as you come into the lobby stating “Have a nice day.” And the Montien always helps that day feel “nice”, so when the Montien’s PR lady, the bubbly Pornpimon, told us that La Mer was reopening after the low season, we accepted her invitation very willingly.

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