A-One Royal Cruise marks 25th anniversary with benefit for Garunyawet Home

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The A-One Royal Cruise Hotel marked its 25th anniversary by providing lunch and making donations to the Garunyawet Home for the Disabled.

The Oct. 11 event in the home’s cafeteria also served as a birthday celebration for hotel chairman Somchai Ratanaopath, who helped organize special activities for that give something back to the community.

Many A-One employees attended, helping each other set up tables and serve drinks, sweets and ice cream to the disabled. They were entertained by karaoke performances by hotel staffers, who sang and danced. Many of the residents were up dancing as well and enjoyed themselves since they do not have many such opportunities.

Garunyawet Director Jittra Tameesresook (left) receives a generous donation from A-One Managing Director Somkiet Ratanaopath (right).Garunyawet Director Jittra Tameesresook (left) receives a generous donation from A-One Managing Director Somkiet Ratanaopath (right).

A lunch buffet of Thai food was set up, but many A-One staffers personally served residents unable to walk.

Garunyawet Director Jittra Tameesresook thanked the hotel, saying the 408 physically and mentally disabled women ranging from 18 to 97 years of age enjoyed the day.

A-One Managing Director Somkiet Ratanaopath closed out the day with a presentation of donated items needed by the home.

The disabled people at Garunyawet Home enjoy dancing during the celebration.The disabled people at Garunyawet Home enjoy dancing during the celebration.