Management of the Dusit Thani Pattaya welcomed
participants of a Fam Trip comprised of Chinese travel operators and media.
The trip, organized by Thai Airways International (Shanghai), was aimed at
boosting Chinese inbound to Pattaya as the resort city promotes its newly
re-branded look with the introduction of new tourist attractions and various
sports activities including golf. The group was composed of travel operators
and Chinese media.

A cocktail reception was held to celebrate the fifth
anniversary of 94° Coffee Shop recently. In attendance were (L-R)
Bruce Hoppe, Vice President Asia Operations of Emerson Electric; Barry
Wilson-Singer; Thanapat Hengtrakul, Assistant MD of Sophon Cable;
Rattanachai Sutidechanai, Pattaya City councilor; Prakong Boontham, MD of
A&B Coffee Co., Ltd.; and Chanyuth Hengtrakul, former MP for Chonburi.

Early this month Dhanwanthhrie Goonetilleke (centre),
Regional General Manager Far East and Australia of Air Astana, along
with Pornlert Kanjananiyot (3rd right), Sales Manager, Passenger and Cargo
visited Massic Travel, the leading and friendliest travel and air
ticketing agent in Pattaya under the professional management of managing
director Marlowe Malhotra (left) and his professional team Vicky (2nd right)
and Vikrom Malhotra (right). Fruitful discussions were held and the outcome
was optimistic, with both parties agreeing that the future of the travel
business is bright. Peter Malhotra (left) and Primprao Somsri (4th right) of
the Pattaya Mail also joined in the discussions.

Pierre Andre Pelletier (2nd left), GM of the Amari
Watergate Hotel and Paiboon Thamruangrit (right), the artist, present
funds raised at the recently held art exhibition entitled “Luangprabang,
unforgettable destination” to Sasithorn Amornbandit, representative of
“Sanjorn Sorn Silpa” project. This project, under the care of the hotel,
teaches art to underprivileged Thai children in rural areas.

Major General Timothy J. Lowenberg (centre), the Adjutant
General of the State of Washington, celebrated his birthday at Pattaya
Marriott Resort & Spa’s Club Lounge recently. The resort’s General
Manager Somsak Tanruengsri and members of his hospitable team dropped by to
surprise their most distinguished guest, wishing him a very happy birthday
and pleasant stay at the luxury resort.
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