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Jesters officially open new facilities at Noenkraprog School
Lewis Underwood
Soon after our September events last year, Khun Bic, who has been
instrumental in finding needy projects for years now, alerted us to the
situation at Noenkraprog Primary School. This public school, which is just
outside Ban Chang, about 4 kms before the Camillian Social Center, had only
5 toilets for 277 students.
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new toilets were built with 282,700 baht worth of donated funds.
The director, Somdej Angsila, was in dire need for more, but said here was
no budget. However, since this has become one of our specialties, we agreed
to construct an additional 10 toilets for them.
While work was in progress, we noticed that the nearby canteen also needed
attention. In fact, we discovered that not only was the roof structure
rotten from termite infestation, but also that the kitchen beneath could use
a major makeover.
Consequently, we replaced the entire roof with new tiles and iron supports,
instead of wood. In the kitchen, we put in a concrete serving counter, wash
basin and cooking shelf. The latter was done to get the propane burners up
off the floor and keep if from getting greasy. We also provided an aluminum
hood and extraction fan over the cooking area and then ceramic-tiled the
floor, serving counter and wall above it. Ultimately, what was not tiled,
was painted.
 Students
sing their thanks at the end of the ceremony.
Many other finishing touches, such as rerouting plumbing and sorting
electrics, were carried out not only for convenience’s sake, but also to
make conditions safer. When it was all said and done the two projects cost a
total of 506,700 baht.
These renovations would not have been possible without the kind donations
from the following to whom we also sincerely thank: Platinum Sponsors
(100,000 baht) Edna Harrison, Jameson’s Irish Pub and MBMG Group; Gold
Sponsor (50,000 baht) Alice and Texas Rose; and Silver Sponsors (25,000
baht) Garfield, Rowey, Rev, Lowell Adams, Richard Wibrow and Phil Dunn.
We would also like to thank our projects director, Bernie Tuppin, for
keeping a watchful eye on everything to ensure that all was done right.
If you would like to learn more about our projects and how you can help,
please visit our website at www.care4kids.info.
We hope the students and staff at Noenkrapog enjoy their new facilities!
The new toilet and washing
area donated through the Jesters Care for Kids Charity.
The canteen is now practically
completely brand new.
Jesters prepare to rumble off
after the ceremony.
Jesters, school officials,
teachers and students pose for a commemorative photo during the plaque
presentation ceremony for the 224,000 baht canteen renovation.
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya throws 3-day ‘thank you’ party
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya had so many people to thank for good
business and community relations this year, it needed three days of parties
to cover it all.
 Bangkok-Pattaya
Eastern Hospital Group CEO Dr. Pichit Kangwolkij welcomes guests to the
party.
On Feb. 9 the hospital threw a “thank you” bash for its VIP customers,
health organizations and partner companies. On Feb. 10 another gala was held
for insurance groups and, the next day, for the media. Each featured
karaoke, music and a Hawaiian theme.
Bangkok-Pattaya Eastern Hospital Group CEO Dr. Pichit Kangwolkij said
improvements over the past year have made the facility “the best
heart-surgery center in the east and enables patients to reduce travel time
by not having to go to Bangkok.”
Pichit said this year Bangkok Hospital Pattaya will add ultrasound diagnosis
for cardiovascular examinations, which will speed procedures and assist in
the treatment of more-difficult diseases.
(L to R) Nirachorn Sirisampan,
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya director of marketing and international
communications greets marketing executives Dianne Doell and Pattaravadee
Wangviriyaphan.
(L to R) Suwanthep Malhotra,
Nirachorn Sirisampan, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya director of marketing and
international communications, Rungratree Thongsai, and Tatchapong
Thamputthipong, assistant managing director pose for a photo in front of the
thank you sign.
(L to R) Pattaravadee
Wangviriyaphan, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya marketing executive thanks Bruce
and Judy Hoppe, as does Tatchapong Thamputthipong, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya
assistant managing director.
Central Festival celebrates 1st anniversary
Honored guests pour the
Champaign into some of the more than 1,000 Champaign glasses in celebration
of the 1st anniversary.
Saksiri Uraiworn
Central Festival Pattaya Beach is throwing itself a month-long party
to celebrate its first anniversary as the largest beachfront shopping mall
in Asia.
Community leaders from Pattaya and Banglamung joined executives from mall
owner Central Pattaya (Public) Co. Ltd., tourists and locals for the
official birthday celebration Feb. 6.
“A year after opening, Central Festival has been accepted by the public and
is now the best shopping center in the east,” said Central Pattana assistant
finance manager Narit Choeyklin.
Throughout February the mall will host special activities to celebrate its
anniversary. The schedule includes a full slate of appearances by Thai
celebrities and music acts.
Of course, Central is mall first and that means sales. Officials said 400
stores will be offering discounts of up to 70 percent.
(L to R) Kasin Owatsuwan,
branch director of Central Festival Pattaya Beach; Saran Tantinuangchamnong,
GM of Central Festival Pattaya Beach; Wannaporn Unchaleewiwat, managing
director of the Zign Hotel; Mongkol Thamakittikhun, Banglamung district
chief; Alisa Phanthusak, assistant managing director of Tiffany Show Pattaya
Co., Ltd.; Narit Choeyklin, assistant manager of the Financial and
Accounting Division, and Management of Assets for Central Pattana (Public)
Company Limited; Tanasombat Sanitwong, district director of Central Festival
Pattaya Beach; Kunthon Bunkrachang, marketing director of Central Pattana
(Public) Company Limited; and Nathawat Ratpongkulyot, assistant marketing
director of Central Pattana (Public) Company Limited celebrate the Center’s
1st anniversary.
The So Cool Band performed in
concert and offered congratulations
for the 1st anniversary of Central Festival Pattaya Beach.
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