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Erotic art exhibited at Liam’s Gallery

4th Cross Bay Charity Swim set for November 11

Church congregation helps Pattaya underprivileged

PCEC has a look at Thailand through the eyes of an ex-pat

Gang bids farewell to Sheraton and Mercure GMs

Erotic art exhibited at Liam’s Gallery

Vimolrat Singnikorn
Liam Ayudkij is inviting the public to distinguish between erotic art and pornography at the first exhibition of erotic art to be held at Liam’s Gallery.

(From left) Bancha Suriyaburaphakul, Liam Ayudkij and Sompech Wanchit at the Erotic Art exhibition opening at Liam’s Gallery.
As Liam described it, “Erotic art is an artistic expression of sexual beauty according to each artist’s profound imagination.”
The exhibition, which opened on October 11 and closes on November 28, displays work by artists from Thailand, China, the USA, Singapore, the Philippines and Japan, and features artists Sompech Wanchit, Michael Dorn, Bancha Suriyaburaphakul, Nee Chong, Li Xiao Feng, and Panthep Maneratjaratsri.
About 100 paintings, drawings and sculptures are on display. Many are in private ownership and are not normally accessible to the public.

4th Cross Bay Charity Swim set for November 11

Pattaya City Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh (standing, centre) at last year’s Charity Swim.

Graham Hunt-Crowley
The annual Pattaya Cross Bay Charity Swim has been extended this year to accommodate children who wish to take part in this popular fund raising event. The main swim, three and a half kilometres from Bali Hai to the Dusit Thani, will still take place with a shorter, and closer to the beach swim of eleven hundred metres, from the Hard Rock Hotel to the same finishing point at the Dusit Thani’s Chaba Beach. Less able adult swimmers can also participate in this shorter swim, as there will be two groups: Juniors and Adults.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya, the event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 11, with most of the funds raised this year going to install water filtration systems in schools so the pupils and staff have safe drinking water available. Starting from the Hard Rock Hotel at noon and Bali Hai at 1 p.m., the last swimmers to complete the courses are expected at the Dusit Thani beach before 3 p.m. - although one swimmer last year completed the longer swim in a staggering 45 minutes!
At a recent meeting in Pattaya City Hall with Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh and the chairman of Tourism and Sports Pisai Panomwan na Ayutthaya, with Rotarians Graham Hunt Crowley and Max Rommel, the Swim was given official approval using joint co-operation to ensure another successful event. The public and supporters are invited to attend the start and finish lines to encourage and congratulate the swimmers.
This being the swim’s fourth year, it is now attracting international interest with sponsorships from Europe and America, although more local support is always welcome. Anyone wishing to face the challenge of either swim is invited to call Graham on 08 1340 8852, as are those who wish to pledge money for this very worthwhile cause.
For more information, please visit: http://www.rotary-jomtien-pattaya.org/2007__swim-promo.htm

Church congregation helps Pattaya underprivileged

Bernard Leech (center) presents a donation to Fr Laurence Patin, while looking on from left to right are Jill Leech, Supagon Noja, Rachada Chomjinda, David Kerridge, Rev Fred Dole and Wally Pickering.

Members of S. Michael and All Angels’ congregation recently presented donations worth 80,000 baht after their Patronal Festival to four groups helping underprivileged Thais in and around Pattaya. Each of the groups received donations of 20,000 baht to help fund specific projects. The donations were presented by the treasurer and churchwarden of the congregation Bernard Leech.

Bernard Leech presents Nittaya Patimasongkroh (right) and YWCA Bangkok-Pattaya Chairwoman Dujduan Ruongvachetivong (left) with the donation for the YWCA Education sponsorships.
The donations were received by representatives of the four groups. Fr Laurence Patin on behalf of the Fr Ray Foundation and Supagon Noja the manager of the Drop-in Centre received their donation to create a better library facility at the Drop-in Center in Central Pattaya. Wally Pickering, treasurer of Thais4Life, and David Kerridge received the donation for their medical help fund for Thais who would otherwise be unable to get the treatment and medication needed. Rev. Fred Dole on behalf of the Mercy Ministries and their slum project in giving necessary milk, food and shelter to those living below the poverty line. Nittaya Patimasongkroh had previously received the donation on behalf of the YWCA for their education sponsorship project.

PCEC has a look at Thailand through the eyes of an ex-pat

The meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) on Sunday October 14th at Henry J. Bean’s got underway with this week’s MC Roger Fox welcoming back the familiar figure of Dr Iain Corness.

(L to R) In appreciation of Dr Corness’s service to the community, Phil Webb presented him with a framed poem especially written for the occasion.
Dr Corness works at the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya as a consultant in the International Department. In addition to his main career, he is also a writer and author. Introduced by his old friend, board member Stuart Saunders, Dr Corness provided an entertaining talk relating his experiences in various parts of the world and how he became a writer and progressed to become an author. This included writing for various motor racing publications, a favourite subject.
His writing career cumulated in his recently published book ‘Farang, Thailand through the eyes of an ex-pat’ which contains 60 short stories detailing Dr Corness’s experiences in Thailand since his first visit in 1975 and then after living in Pattaya since 1997.
Many questions were put to Dr Corness including those that asked him to reveal his pen names used for Pattaya Mail; he duly obliged (with some of them!). With his medical practitioner’s hat on, he recommended to the PCEC, the Chivawattana My Health Membership card which provides a number of valuable benefits including heavily discounted PET scans for early cancer detection.
In appreciation of Dr Corness’s service to the community, Phil Webb presented him with a framed poem especially written for the occasion.
Next to speak was Gary Hacker, who is a Volunteer Warden for the US embassy. He passed on the latest advice to US citizens about to file their tax returns. He also gave advice, obtained from embassy personnel, regarding visa application interviews for Thais wishing to visit the US. The overriding point that in all circumstances all questions must be answered honestly as the decision as to whether a visa is awarded or not is often made immediately after the interview.
Chairman Richard Smith then made a series of announcements. The proposed club trip to Cambodia, being organised by Phil Webb, had been temporarily postponed until further information could be obtained. A VIP day at the Chonburi Buffalo races, which took place on October 24 had been organised.
Richard reminded the attendees that a vital part of the PCEC, in addition to the Sunday meeting, was the large number of weekday groups who meet for a common interest. An example of this was the newly formed Photography Group. Full information of all club activities appears in the weekly Newsletter.
Marjorie Blissett reported on the activities of her English Cooking classes, which this week resulted in a delicious bread and butter pudding. The PCEC looks forward to further delicacies originating from the UK which Marjorie comes up with.
Richard Silverberg, resident computer and internet guru, provided some very comprehensive information on some of the little known and often under used features of Google advance search. Richard’s weekly talk is much anticipated and has now become a regular feature of the Sunday meetings.
The regular Open Forum was conducted by the PCEC’s own resident comedy duo of Bob L’Etoile and Sig Sigworth. As always it provided an opportunity for questions about living in Thailand with an emphasis on Pattaya to be asked. The Open Forum again proved to be the usual lively and entertaining session. For more information regarding not only PCEC Sunday meetings but also the varied mid week activities, please see the Community Happenings section of Pattaya Mail or, for more details, visit the Club’s website at pattayacityexpatsclub.com.

Gang bids farewell to Sheraton and Mercure GMs

Chatchawal Supachayanont (4th from left), general manager of Dusit Thani Pattaya, recently hosted a special farewell gang dinner at The Peak Chinese Restaurant for David Cuddon (5th left), general manager of Sheraton Pattaya and Erwann Mahe (9th), general manager of Mercure Pattaya. Both general managers will be assigned to another property.
Posing for the photo shoot before dinner are the general managers of leading hotels in Chonburi (from left to right): Neil Blenkharn, general manager of Garden Cliff Resort & Spa, Pattaya; Dominik Stamm, general manager of Amari Orchid Resort & Tower; Alisa Phantusak, assistant managing director of Woodlands Hotel & Resort; Chatchawal Supachayanont, general manager of Dusit Thani Pattaya; David Cuddon, general manager of Sheraton Pattaya with daughter and wife; Philippe Delaloye, general manager of Novotel Rim Pae, Rayong; Erwann Mahe, general manager of Mercure Pattaya; Morrakot Kuldiliok, managing director of Best Western-Bella Villa; and Stephan Bringer, general manager of Woodlands Hotel & Resort, Pattaya.

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