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BCCT goes academic

Residents at Karunyawet Home enjoy Valentine’s Day party for the disabled

BCCT goes academic

Dr. Iain
The February networking evening for the British Chamber of Commerce Thailand (BCCT) was held at the new Mercure Hotel in their up market ‘Ray’s Place’ bar, but with so many attending, they were soon standing around the swimming pool as well.
Coming out in force was the Asian University with several staff in attendance, and with Dr. Marie Therese Claes, the dean of the Faculty of Business, making sure that people knew of the facilities and availability of subjects taught at the university. There is also an ‘open house’ being held at the Asian University on March 5 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for those who would like to inspect their facility first hand.

(L to R) Maurice and Renata Bromley with Rodney Bain, BCCT director, discuss the merits of doing business in the exotic Far East.
Regulars, such as Transpo International’s Pat Gossett, were so pleased with his company’s mention last month, that he thrust two Transpo pens in my pocket this time! Others involved in the shipping business were also present, including Chris Langford, the CEO of Laem Chabang International Terminal and Anil Singh from LCB 1.
Keith and Samantha Wilson, the directors of Water Engineered Technologies Thailand were seen drinking anything but water, during the evening, whilst Dr. Khomsan, the assistant director from the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, tried the punch.
Other regulars included Hans-Dieter Westphal from Re-Tech Energy, who reported that this business which looks at renewable and alternate energy sources for industry is now catching on, with businesses finally realizing they do not need to be totally reliant on expensive fossil fuels for heating and electricity generation for their factories.
The next BCCT networking evening will be announced in the Pattaya Mail.

(L to R) Dr Iain, Chris Langford, the CEO of Laem Chabang International Terminal and Pat Gossett of Transpo International discuss wine shipping on the Eastern Seaboard.

A pair of lovely ladies brighten up the scene.

(L to R) The BCCT’s February networking was held at the new Mercure Hotel in their up market ‘Ray’s Place’ bar.

Residents at Karunyawet Home enjoy Valentine’s Day party for the disabled

Narisa Nitikarn
A Valentine’s Day party held on February 14 at Karunyawet Home for the Disabled attracted more than 300 disabled people from the Elderly Home, the Elderly Social Welfare Development Center of Banglamung, Chonburi Hospital Elderly Club, and the Apakorn Elderly Club of Sattahip.
Deputy governor of Chonburi, Thongtawee Pimsen opened the event, which has been held now for three years in succession. Amongst the attractions were dancing, songs and games, aimed at promoting friendships and self-esteem amongst the participants.
Opening the party was a dance performed by deaf people, demonstrating that although this group could not hear, they could dance perfectly to the music. They received warm applause, and saw the party off to a fine start.
Thongtawee cut the flowered ribbon for the official opening and gave a speech, saying that Valentine’s Day can be dated back to February 14 in the Christian era year 270, and therefore it has existed for 1,736 years. The sentiment is, however, universal, which is that love is important to everyone.
Following the opening ceremony was a tom-tom show from the Apakorn Kiatwong Elderly Home.

Chonburi Deputy Governor Thongtawee Pimsen (center) cuts the ceremonial ribbon to open the party for the elderly and disabled.

Deaf people demonstrate that although they cannot hear, they can dance perfectly to the music.

Residents display how they exercise at the Karunyawet Home for the Disabled.

Apakorn Kiatwong Elderly Home residents obviously enjoy performing their tom-tom show.

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