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Take care of your feet, Forrest
Dr Cherdpong Hansauta, M.D.,
Pedorthist, of Phyathai Sriracha Hospital demonstrates the mechanism of the
foot and bone structure for PCEC members & guests. Gavin Wardell, of the
International Department of Phyathai Sriracha Hospital, assists.
Pattaya City Expats Club puts its foot down at the
Sunday, September 18, meeting at the Amari’s Tavern by the Sea Restaurant.
Even before Master of Ceremonies Richard Silverberg called on fellow member
Gavin Waddell, International Executive for Phyathai Sriracha Hospital, to
introduce Dr. Cherdpong Hansauta, M.D., many members and guests were
literally putting their foot down - on to a scanner called an “iQube, which
provides a 3 dimensional image of the foot. Looking at the resulting image,
you could say everyone was getting to the foot of the matter. In addition to
the free foot scans, the hospital provided a nurse to give free blood
pressure checks.
In introducing Dr. Cherdpong, Gavin mentioned that he is
one of the few Pedorthists practicing in Thailand; a Pedorthist is a health
care professional who specializes in the use of footwear and supportive
devices to address conditions which affect the feet and lower limbs. He
received much of his specialized training in the USA. He has a fellowship in
Podiatry medicine from the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston,
Massachusetts. He also attended additional training and received
certificates from the Institute of Biomechanics in Seattle, Washington and
Hyperbaric Medicine Training at the Nix Medical Center in San Antonio,
Texas. To add to his medical skills, he also is certified in Acupuncture
from Shanghai University.
Using diagrams, photographs, and plastic models of the
foot, Dr. Cherdpong gave an interesting and illustrative talk about the
human foot and the type of foot problems you can experience. Dr. Cherdpong
pointed out that the foot has 26 bones and that the combined 52 bones of
both feet make up one third of the number of bones in the human body.
Hawaii Bob returns to his
Pattaya holiday from his Philippine holiday, and the members’ lucky draw,
two for ones and other specials at some of Pattaya’s better value
restaurants, is on again! MC Richard Silverberg looks on.
Dr. Cherdpong also commented on the versatility of the
foot noting that man, until the last few centuries, did not walk on smooth
surfaces or concrete. Thus, the foot was capable of adjusting to various
terrain and conditions, such as being able to partially wrap around a
coconut tree trunk when climbing.
He also described and illustrated several foot conditions
such as flat feet and high arches which can have an adverse effect on the
body’s alignment that can lead to other problems such as back or hip pain.
He explained some of the options for treatment of various foot conditions
including fungus, bunions, ingrown toenails, neuroma, calluses and more. He
mentioned the importance of proper footwear and foot hygiene. There were
many questions from the audience about various foot conditions and the
appropriate treatment.
After the Doctor’s presentation, member Pat Koester
described the arrangements for a day trip to Bangkok on October 18 for Club
members and guests. The primary purpose will be to see the full dress
rehearsal for the Royal Barge Procession that will take place on September
22 to honor His Majesty the King’s 84th birthday. But, to make it a full day
trip, there will be a morning tour of the Vimanmek Mansion, which is the
world’s largest golden teakwood mansion, built in 1900 by royal command of
HM King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn). Then, in the afternoon, everyone will
go to a restaurant on the Chao Phraya River to enjoy a great meal and have a
river-side seat to view the Royal Barge Procession.
The meeting concluded with Richard Silverberg updating
everyone on upcoming events and calling on Roy Albiston to conduct the
always informative and sometime humorous Open Forum; where questions are
asked and answered about expat living in Thailand, recommendations for
restaurants and movies are made, an and perhaps a joke or two are told.
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St. Nikolaus Church
celebrates namesake
patron with mass, festival
The statue of St. Nikolaus is
being carried around the church.
Elfi Seitz
Photos from Robert Bisighini
St. Nikolaus Church honored the patron saint of
Switzerland, after whom the Pattaya Roman Catholic basilica is named after,
with a special mass and fair.
Bishop of Chantaburi Silvio Siripong Charatsri and former
Bishop Lawrence Thienchai Samanchit celebrated the Sept. 18 high mass for
Nicholas of Flue, the 15th century Swiss hermit and ascetic who left behind
a life as a soldier and politician to assist in daily Catholic masses.
The English-language and high masses, attended by guests
from Laos, Vietnam and Mexico, were well attended and guests stayed
afterward to for a fair filled with tents serving lunch and selling Catholic
and Buddhist figurines and amulets.
Born in Unterwalden in 1417, Nicholas came from wealthy
peasants and distinguished himself as a soldier in a battle against Zurich
before marrying and having 10 children. He continued in the military until
age of 37, reportedly fighting with a sword in one hand and a rosary in the
other. In 1459, he became a councilor and judge, serving for nine years.
After saying he’d had a vision of a lily eaten by a horse
that symbolized that his pursuit of material things was consuming his
spiritual life, he left his family to devote himself to a contemplative life
at a chantry in Ranft where legend says he survived for 19 years with no
food except communion sacrament.
His reputation for wisdom and piety drew pilgrims from
across Europe and his counsel prevented a civil war between Swiss cantons in
1481. As such, both Protestants and Catholics credit him with the permanent
national unity of Switzerland.
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PM award affirms MUIC’s contribution
to international education
MUIC Dean Maleeya Kruatrachue
receives the award from PM Yingluck Shinawatra.
The Thai government recognized the academic excellence of
Mahidol University International College (MUIC) when it awarded the school
recently with the Prime Minister’s Export Award 2011.
The PM Export Award is the Thai government’s highest
award given every year to outstanding Thai exporters of products and
services. MUIC was selected for the award’s Best Service Provider category.
PM Yingluck Shinawatra said that through this award the
government honors “the very best that we have - our exporters,
manufacturers, producers and service providers - for their commitment to
excellence and especially their exemplary achievements.”
MUIC Dean Maleeya Kruatrachue received the award from PM
Yingluck during the ceremony held at Government House on September 19. The
dean was accompanied by Dr. Atthapong Sakunsriprasert, Assistant Dean for
Planning, and staff members of the Department of Planning, Research and
Development.
“This award is a testament to MUIC’s outstanding
contribution to international education in Thailand,” said Dean Maleeya.
According to MUIC’s Office of Planning, Research and
Development, the criteria for the award includes being an autonomous and
self-sufficient institution, has been established for at least five years
and enjoys a growth rate enough to generate income for the country.
As an international college, MUIC accepts scores of
foreign students. On the other hand, the college’s Thai students are able to
attend classes in universities abroad under MUIC’s student exchange program.
The college also regularly sends its staff abroad for training.
Mahidol University established in 1986 the International
Student Degree Program, which was then upgraded into a college and was
renamed Mahidol University International College (MUIC) in 1992.
There are 467 students, both foreign and Thai, who are
eligible for admission for the 1st trimester of academic year 2011-2012 as
of the time of this writing.
According to Dean Maleeya, “MUIC has evolved over the
years into a pre-eminent international learning institution in the region by
maintaining a strong liberal arts focus and promoting a learning culture
that prepares its students to meet the challenges of living and working in a
diverse and globalized world.”
“In conformity with Mahidol University’s core values,
MUIC’s mission is to produce well-rounded graduates who are not only
knowledgeable in their chosen fields but also have the ability to apply that
knowledge for the benefit of mankind. To this end we will keep on upholding
the college’s mission,” Dean Maleeya said.
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New Executive Chef
appointed at Amari Orchid Pattaya
Kai-Uwe Klenz.
Kai-Uwe Klenz has been appointed Executive Chef of the
Amari Orchid Pattaya, home of the award winning Mantra restaurant and bar,
which he will also oversee.
Prior to joining the hotel, Kai’s culinary journey has
taken him to four different countries of the world in the position of
Executive Chef, the Kempinski Hotel Zografski Sofia, Bulgaria; Sheraton
Tirana Hotel & Towers Albania; InterContinental Bucharest, Romania and most
recently for the past four years at the Radisson Water Garden Hotel Dhaka in
Bangladesh.
Stylish Vietnamese cuisine arrives in Pattaya
Chef Chettha
Dusitd2 baraquda Pattaya, in collaboration with Qatar
Airways present “Hi Hanoi”, a celebration of stylish Vietnamese cuisine from
October 1 - 31 at their award-wining s.e.a. restaurant.
Talented chefs from Dusit Thani’s renowned Vietnamese
restaurant “Thien Duong” teamed up with dusitD2 baraquda pattaya’s executive
chef Chettha to create sumptuous and tempting Vietnamese specialties.
Treats such as Vietnamese pho noodle soup, fresh spring
rolls, fried minced shrimps wrapped around sugarcane, spicy lotus seed salad
and other delicious dishes will be presented as a la carte choices for both
lunch and dinner.
In addition, a spectacular Vietnamese wine dinner will be
held on Saturday October 29 at the hotel’s poolside dining venue. Dinner is
priced at just THB 1,200 net per person inclusive of a five-course
Vietnamese menu with wine, live entertainment and lucky draw. Advance
reservations are recommended.
If guests like to experience Vietnamese cuisine in its
home country, they should keep their fingers crossed. This promotion
includes the opportunity to win a pair of free roundtrip air tickets
Bangkok-Hanoi on award-winning Qatar Airways.
As the Vietnamese say: “nhanh lên!!” which means,
“Hurry!”
For more information or reservations please contact Tel.
038 769 999 or Email: [email protected]
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German Food Festival coming to Cape Racha’s Le Marin Mediterranean Restaurant
If you want to know where dishes like beef stew, chicken
and dumplings, pot roast and chocolate cake originated, you must drop by the
German Food Festival at Cape Racha’s Le Marin Mediterranean Restaurant this
November 1 to 4.
The event will feature these all-time favorites in their
original form in four hearty buffet dinners, along with many other Deutsch
delicacies. Only Baht 499++ per person, including free glass of German beer,
while children under 12 get 50% off.
For reservations or more information please contact Cape Racha Hotel and
Serviced Apartments, Sriracha, Chonburi. Tel: 038 314 288 or visit the
website at www.capecollection.com.
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