The expat community in Ban Chang and Map Ta Phut is growing
at a very rapid pace. With this growth, schools, clubs and family outings are
cropping up everywhere. This expat community has merged into one big happy
family, and welcomes newcomers of all nationalities. This expat “family” has
also become a force in raising much needed funds for charitable organisations.
Pattaya Mail welcomes this growing community to our family of readership, and
will enjoy publishing their social and charitable activities.
The Bangkok Australian and New
Zealand Womens International Group meet at La Havana Restaurant with Ban Chang
and Pattaya compatriates to establish a new southern sub-branch of the
organisation.
Ban Chang residents celebrating
Loy Krathong at Brown’s Place 2 on Pala Beach.
Georgia and James Rowbottam
celebrate Loy Krathong at Brown’s Place 2 on Pala Beach.
Rayong Ladies Club Circle held
their Christmas Bazaar at the P.M.Y. Hotel to raise funds to purchase equipment
for the Maternity Ward Ban Chang Hospital.
The Australian New Zealand Women’s Group (Southern Chapter)
held it’s first meeting at La Havana in Ban Chang last week. It was a very
successful turn out, with about twenty women present. Joan Jewell the president
of ANZWG (Bangkok) attended the luncheon and described the activities of the
group. ANZWG has been running for many years in Bangkok, where it has over 600
members and is responsible for the famous “Bangkok Guide”.
Joy Bailey (2nd right)
representative from Brown Root, sponsors for Texas Scramble Golf Tournament at
Eastern Star Golf Course, presents prizes to the winning team.
With the number of Kiwis and Aussies now in this area a
southern chapter of the group has now begun. The group offers a great support
network, especially for those newcomers to Ban Chang / Pattaya. Our next meeting
will be a Christmas luncheon at the Mercure Hotel on Monday 9 December. For more
information please call Susan on 880 549 or Glenda 880 560.
