Staff of the Dusit Thani Pattaya gathered together to celebrate Songkran, the traditional Thai New Year at the resort last week. As part of the ceremonies scented water is poured over the hands of their beloved GM Chatchawal Supachayanont whereby in return he blessed them and wished them good health and happiness. Photo shows Executive Chef James Reppuhn performing the Rod nam dum hua ceremony.

The management team of Amari Orchid Pattaya led by GM Brendan Daly (2nd left) paid a courtesy call on Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome (3rd right) to introduce himself and also to convey hearty greetings to him on the auspicious occasion of Songkran, the Thai New Year. With him were EAM Latiporn Tongkhunna, HRM Prangvalai Joywong and Pichchaya Nitikarn, PR manager of the hotel.

The Sheraton Pattaya Resort participated in Earth Hour 2013 recently. Tomo Kuriyama (2nd right), GM of the hotel said, “It’s a privilege for us to support such a powerful movement with such a simple gesture. Earth Hour also reflects a philosophy we try to practice year-round: The small steps each of us takes can make a big difference together.”

Staff of the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya took part in the traditional pouring of scented water on the hands of the senior management to wish them luck and to receive blessings during Songkran last week. Receiving and at the same time giving blessings were (l-r) Gerd K. Steeb, Director of Centara Hotels & Resorts, Andre Brulhart, General Manager, Paulo Matos, EAM, Wuthisak Pichayagan, EAM of F&B, Thanathip Vihokhern, Chief Engineer and Daranat Nuchaikaew, HR Director.

Virithipa ‘Woonsen’ Pakdeeprasong (centre), popular actress, VJ and TV host was on a location shoot for the 108 Living TV program at the Pullman Pattaya Hotel G recently. She was welcomed by GM Sophon Vongchatchainont (2nd left), accompanied by Kulakan Chamnankar (left), PA to the GM, Nannadda Supakdhanasombat (2nd right), Director of Marketing Communications and Marie Gonter (right), Events & Marketing Director.

Students and faculty of the University of Indonesia visited the Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Hall (PEACH) recently as part of their MICE International Field Study 2013. Michael Goh, Resident Manager of PEACH led them on an exciting and educational tour of the facilities and operation services.

In preparation for the imminent forming of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, Borisuth Prasopsub (3rd left), Executive Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Eastern Region invited top TAT executives from Rayong, Chantaburi and Chonburi to a seminar to plan strategies for handling the influx of tourists from these countries. The meeting was held at A-One The Royal Cruise Hotel Pattaya, where Sunee Vaewmanee (3rd right), the PR manager welcomed them. The guests included Chuchart Oncharoen, Director of TAT Rayong & Chanthaburi; Chairat Trirattanajarasporn, Chairman of Rayong Tourist Association, Watcharapol Sarnsorn, Marketing Consultant of TAT Rayong & Chanthaburi; and Chaiwat Tamthai, Assistant Director of TAT Pattaya.

At a ceremony recently held at the at Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute, Privy Councilor Professor Dr. Kasem Wattanachai, representing the Thailand Hospital Administrator Association, presented the “Best Hospital Executives award Year 2012, in the Best Private Hospital Executives” category to Dr. Pichit Kangwolkij, Deputy CEO-Group 3 and Director of Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.

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