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Johny Reimer comes home to see his children
Danish
singing legend Johny Reimer, center, a longtime supporter of the Pattaya
Orphanage, enjoys a tremendous reception from the kids on his well received
return visit.
Staff reporters
It was indeed a happy day on January 21, 2011 when a
group of old friends of Thailand and more especially the Pattaya Orphanage
trudged in to visit their old home to visit their children and friends of so
many years ago.
Heading the group was Johny Reimer the well known Danish
singing star. Throughout his professional career as leader of The Clifters
rock band, Johny held numerous concerts in Denmark and in Thailand to raise
money to help the children of Thailand. Johny also performed on many Danish
television programmes where he promoted Thailand as his favourite tourist
destination.
On this ‘homecoming’ trip he was accompanied by many
other luminaries and supporters of the Pattaya Orphanage. Together with him
were members of the Danish Foundation Group, Christina Obel, her mother
along with family members, Christel Luttichau and husband, Paul Weber and a
handful of Danish residents of Pattaya.
Rachada Chomchinda, affectionately known as Khun Toy,
director of Human Help Network Foundation Thailand and some of the long term
staff were thrilled to see Johny and the group again.
Khun Toy, who has been with the organization for decades
and who worked together with the late Father Ray Brennan said, “I am so
happy to see Johny back with us today. He is such a dear friend. We owe him
and his Danish friends so much for their love and support of our children
throughout the decades. Because of their generosity we are able to continue
to care for our children in this home.
“Unfortunately Father Ray is not here today to receive
them, but I am sure that he is blessing them from above.”
The pre-school children performed dances for their guests
and benefactors. They even danced to one of Johnny Reimar’s top Danske hits,
“Du burde kobe dig eb Tyrolerhat” much to the delight of the kindhearted
visitors.
The children also performed a Danish children song which
was taught to them by Danish volunteer Lene Birkeholm. This too impressed
the native Danes to no end.
In the early days of the orphanage’s existence, there
were friends like Vagn Christensen, a retired SAS airline captain who
established the “Friends of Pattaya Orphanage Foundation” in Denmark.
During the 80’s and 90’s he raised and donated millions
of baht to the Pattaya Orphanage. After retiring Christensen established a
small travel agency, Mols Rejser, and together with his wife Ingrid arranged
Thailand holidays for the Danish sponsors of the orphanage.
Johny Reimer and Vagn Christensen’s tireless work for the
Pattaya Orphanage and their efforts to show their fellow Danes the beautiful
Thailand they came to love did not go unnoticed.
In 2000 the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) awarded them the
prestigious ‘Friend of Thailand award’.
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Thai children help name Khao Khaew’s new tapir
Mummy watches over her new baby Pee Mai on his
first day out.
Theerarak Suthathiwong
The Khao Khaew Open Zoo turned to area youngsters to help
it name its newest baby tapir.
After the pig-like mammal was born Jan. 2, the zoo
solicited names via text message and e-mail from children. It received more
than 1,000 responses and the winning name – Pee Mai or “New Year” –
was submitted by 35 of them.
To name the winner, one of the 35 names was chosen at
random and 7-year-old Rathanant Na Nakorn of Nakhon Srithammarat won.
The zoo awarded him a year-long pass to the zoo, 2,000
baht cash and the zoo’s 31st anniversary book.
All the kids who participated in the naming contest will also receive
tokens of appreciation from the zoo.
Fun filled Christmas Party
at Little Duck Nursery
A happy Christmas at Little Duck Nursery.
Another wonderful and fun-packed Christmas Day was
enjoyed last month at Little Duck Nursery in Rayong by all the young
children there. Khun Imtub (Tic), Rev Stephen A Brusini and all the
staff, worked very, very hard preparing for the annual event with food,
fun, games and presents for all.
“Believe me it’s not an easy task, but truly worth
the effort, energy and expense to see the babies so very, very happy
with all their smiling faces,” said Rev Stephen. “It makes you feel good
to know you are able to brighten up a child’s life,” he continued. “Each
child also brings home a surprise bag chock full of snacks, and toys.”
The Reverend said a lot of thanks must go to the
director, Tic, and the staff’s efforts, ability and love for the Thai
children which enabled everyone at Little Duck Nursery in Rayong to have
a wonderful time at Christmas.
“I don’t know where Tic and the staff get all their
energy”, said Rev Stephen, who has assisted in support of Little Duck
Nursery since its inception.
If anyone would like to make donations of unwanted
items to the children at the nursery, please contact Rev Stephen on 086
600 5682 or for Thai speakers call 038-621343.
Santa’s helpers.
Dreaming of Santa.
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Congratulations to
Satit Explosion
Satit To Be Number 1 dancers have made it to the finals.
Ms. N. Choochai
On Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th January, the ‘To Be
Number One Teen Dancercise Thailand Championship 2011’ regional finals
were held at Central Beach, Pattaya.
Satit Udomsuksa School, Pattaya originally competed
against 18 teams from the South Eastern regions of Thailand. Only 4
senior teams won places in the finals. Satit Udomsuksa School, Pattaya
is the only school from the Pattaya and Chonburi region that has won a
place and will now perform for Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana
Rajakanya Sirivadhana Phannavadi.
The finals will be held on February 6th at MCC Hall - The Mall,
Bangkok. We would like to invite all to come and support Satit
Explosion! For more information please see www.sus.ac.th and www.
tobenumberone.com
Regent’s School reveals
world’s No.1 and Thailand’s top math students
Regents School directors and the two outstanding students pose for a
photo at the press conference.
Dr. Virachai Techavijit (4th from left), chairman of
The Regent’s School, Thailand, accompanied by the board of directors
Miss Rukshanok (3rd from left) and Miss Kwanshanok Techavijit (4th from
right), presided over a press conference recently on the international
school’s 2011 strategies.
At the press briefing, the school introduced
outstanding student Miss Jisu Chae (2nd from right), who gained the
world’s highest IGSCE Extended Math scores, and congratulated Uh Sang
Ahn (left) who earned Thailand’s highest IGSCE Additional Math score.
The ceremony was witnessed by Principal Mike Walton,
Mr. John Miller and Quincy Tanner, the alumni who won scholarships to
Stanford University and Oxford University.
The IGSCE (International General Certificate of
Secondary Education) Extended and Additional Math examinations are
designed and regulated by Cambridge University for Year 11 students in
more than 160 countries that use the British education system.
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Military reaches for ‘hearts
and minds’ of southern youth
Rear
Adm. Traikwan Krairuek and navy personnel pose with the children from
the south in front of the Royal Thai Marines monument.
Patcharapol Panrak
Thirty-five youngsters from Thailand’s three troubled
Southern Thailand provinces got away from the turmoil for an excursion
with the Royal Thai Marines in Sattahip.
The ongoing “Rumjai Project” aims to persuade
southern youth that the military – which has killed more than 4,000
mostly Muslim Thais since 2004 to put down a separatist insurgency – is
not their enemy. Living together in harmony and ending violence was the
message.
The students began their trip with a visit to the
Marine Military Museum at Prince Chumphon Camp, followed by a lecture on
the history and mission of the Marine Corps.
Marines Chief of Staff Rear Adm. Traikwan Krairuek
said the event also included activities to instill a positive attitude,
foster cooperation with the military and win the “hearts and minds” of
the younger generation..
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