Tag: Somporn Naksuetrong
Ripley’s rewards Pattaya beach run organizers
Somporn Naksuetrong (left), Vice President of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Thailand, presented a certificate of recognition to Praichit Jetapai, Chairwoman of YWCA...
Monsters to ‘motivate’ runners in Saturday’s U-Tapao-Ripley’s Run
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is giving unmotivated runners all the incentive they need by having 150 “monsters” chase participants in Saturday’s U-Tapao-Ripley’s Run....
‘Pattaya Balloon Art’ inflates enthusiasm at Royal Garden
Tens of thousands of balloons transformed Royal Garden Plaza into multi-colored playground where models wear costumes of inflated animals and Bozo the Clown entertains...
High spirits prevail as Pattaya celebrates Halloween
Ghouls and goblins once again were out in full force, celebrating Halloween in the usual Pattaya fashion. Tourists and residents alike haunted hotels, restaurants...
Former champs triumph at Pattaya’s annual battle of the biceps
Champion arm wrestlers Arturs Dorohoff (left), winner of two categories, and Suttiwas Kohsamut (right), winner of the under 75kg event, face off in an...
Royal Garden brews aromatic artwork at Coffee & Bakery Show
Latte bubbles and the world’s premier coffees were brewing at Royal Garden Plaza as the mall again hosted the International Coffee & Bakery Show....
‘The Star’ singing trio stage back-to-school concert at Royal Garden
Three artists from television’s “The Star” talent-competition show greeted fans in Pattaya and put on a concert for students returning to school Rit from...
On 10th anniversary, 2011 winning couple reclaims record of world’s longest...
The Thai couple who set a record for the world’s longest kiss in 2011 celebrated their 10th anniversary by setting a new record...
Royal Garden cleans up for Chinese New Year
Royal Garden Plaza brought out the big brooms as employees cleaned up the beachfront mall for Chinese New Year. General Manager Parida Vimolpand...
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