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Sikh Community donates wheelchairs to Garunyawet Home
Thai-Sikh representatives
gather to present wheelchairs for disabled people
at the Garunyawet Home for the Disabled.
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Thai Sikhs came to the aid of the Garunyawet Home for the Disabled,
presenting two wheelchairs worth about 7,000 baht in the name of Sikhism’s
founder.
Amrik Singh Kalra, president of Pattaya’s Sikh Community, presented the
wheelchairs to home director Sirilak Chai-ngam Nov. 2. He said they were
given in honor of Guru Nanak Dev Ji., who established the religion in 1499.
Sirilak gave a warm welcome to the Sikh group, explaining the center takes
care of disabled, homeless and infirm women. There are currently 410
patients in nine houses.
The director said the home relies on charity and still needs many daily
supplies, including adult diapers, cleaning materials, rice and medicine.
It’s also understaffed, with one caretaker overseeing 50 residents.
If you wish to make a donation, contact the Garunyawet Home for the Disabled
at 038-241-741-2.
Sikh Community offers well wishes to HM the King
During the time HM the King has
been hospitalized, thousands of people have come to Sriraj Hospital to offer
their get-well wishes and prayers. On Oct. 28, a group of Thai Sikhs did as
well. The Pattaya Thai-Sikh Community, led by its president, Amrik Singh Kalra,
took 30 members to the Bangkok hospital. Kalra said that he wishes HM the King a
speedy recovery and good health.
PILC in for a real treat at Montien Hotel
Kavita Lamba
The ladies from the Pattaya International Ladies Club were in for a real
treat at the Montien Hotel for their monthly luncheon in November. All sixty
four of them enjoyed the sumptuous buffet provided by the hotel and as Pattaya
had just enjoyed the festival of Loy Krathong the previous evening, the staff
along with Alvi Sinthuvanik, Hospitality Chair, demonstrated some Thai customs
and performed some traditional Thai dance. The ladies were then invited to join
in and they formed a small procession around the ballroom.
 PILC
members dance the Ramwong during their monthly luncheon at the Montien Hotel
Pattaya.
Gillian Thom, president, made the various announcements about various items
concerning the upcoming excursions, welfare activities and the upcoming Gala
Ball. The evening promises to be filled with lots of fun and entertainment.
There are many great items up for auction and the tickets are priced at 2,900
baht which includes a reception with agent 007 himself, a five course dinner and
free flow beer and wine.
Tickets are selling fast and in order to avoid disappointment, please contact
Kavita Lamba on 087 618 5117 ([email protected]) or Chantal Oldaker on 087
824 5268 (coldaker@gmail .com).
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