Pattaya welcomes “Sister” Chaine

(L to R) Baillie Alec Allison of Australia, Khun Panga Wattanakul with her two sons, Grand Chamberlain Khun Khwankeo Vajorodaya and his wife Tanphuying Vayarodaya, Joachim (Kim) Caula, Bailli President of the Chaine de Rotisseurs Pattaya, Manager of the Royal Wing Felix Greider, and the Head of the Political and Economic Sector to the Australian Embassy Peter Stanford.

by Elfi

Pattaya’s Chaine de Rotisseurs welcomed the Gourmet Club of the Gold Coast in Australia to their first Jumelage here in the resort. Baillie Alec Allison and his wife Madge, together with some 23 members received a warm welcome.
The guests from down-under were treated to a welcome dinner at the Moon River Pub at the Thai Garden Resort. Michael Vogt held a very short opening speech in which he accented the joy of having the honor of entertaining the Jumelage.
The next day the Grand Gala Dinner was held at the Benjarong Restaurant of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort’s Royal Wing. Peter Malhotra, Publisher of Pattaya Mail, introduced Joachim (Kim) Caula, Bailli President of the Chaine de Rotisseurs Pattaya, who welcomed all guests. Amongst the honored guests were the Grand Chamberlain Khun Khwankeo Vajorodaya and his wife Tanphuying Vayarodaya, former Governor Khun Yuwarat, Bailli Honoraire Sutham Panthusak and Khun Pangna Wattanakul of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort.

Members of the Chaine de Rotisseurs of the Gold Coast, Australia, at the final evening at Mercure Hotel Pattaya.

Mario Bolognesi, world re-known Tenor, gave a short performance, accompanied by Kenneth Wir on the piano. Mario also sang a song in Thai, written by His Majesty the King. The Grand Chamberlain presented gifts to the artists after the mini-concert.
The Gala dinner, a six-course-menu, was delicious and served to the highest expectations.
After Kim Caula and Alec Allison held short speeches, letters of appreciation were given to the staff of the Benjarong Restaurant and to the members of the Jumelage of the Gold Coast. In return, some members of the Bailliage de Pattaya received letters of “Honoraire Memberships”.
After two days of sightseeing, a Catamaran trip to the Bamboo Island, shopping and an informal dinner at the Thai House to watch the Cultural Show, it was time for them to part. The Fare-Well party was held by the pool at the Mercure Hotel. A beautiful buffet was set up, Thai Classical dances were performed, and soft music from the house-band filtered through the night.
John Gardener, GM of Mercure Hotel, along with his wife Marion, expressed the hope of the Chaine de Rotisseurs of Pattaya to see their visitors back very soon.
Pattaya is certain she has found new friends who will spread the word of a beautiful and clean Pattaya.

Marion and Daisy Vogt entertain Australian guests during the welcome dinner at the Thai Garden Resort.

EXCUSES... EXCUSES... EXCUSES...

Part 2

by Ariyada

This week we would like to introduce you to special excuses for home and for breaking the law.
Beware - these are not meant to teach you how to cheat on your wife or commit a crime - only to have some fun.
Excuses for Home:
“It’s not my turn: I did it last time!”
“I was just doing what the recipe said to do!” (Great for the inexperienced chef).
“I promise I’ll start my exercise program, right after I lose a few pounds!”
“I can’t believe you don’t believe me.” (Note: this tactic is successful in focusing the other person’s attention away from the subject).
“I’ll wait until after the holidays before I go on a diet.”
“Oh, I’m sorry, I forgot.” (Note that this excuse is often true).
“I’ll get it as soon as I finish what I’m doing.” (If you are lucky the other person will forget).
“It would take too long for me to explain - just ‘trust’ me on this.” (Note: look sincere - no smiling).
“I had a strong premonition that I shouldn’t go out of the house today.” (Husband after coming home past midnight from the pub).
“Honey, I had to sleep in the office, I couldn’t find my car-keys.” (No explanation necessary).
“I have to go to the bathroom.” (Husband being asked to help with the dishes).
“The washing machine shredded your shirts.” (Wife to her husband after a fight).
“You never gave it to me.” (Note: Good for any occasion if you can’t find something).
Excuses for breaking the law:
“I’m sorry officer, I have diarrhea, and I’m looking for a bathroom.” (Note, it can’t be proven. Always good to be the number one excuse for speeding).
“I’m new to the area, and I didn’t realize there was a stop sign back there. (Note: be aware, if the cop looks at your license and it shows you have lived here for ten years, you’re dead meat).
“I was too fast, I didn’t see the speed limit sign.”
“My speedometer is broken and I didn’t realize I was speeding.”
“I wasn’t really speeding. Because I’m driving a sports car it just looks like I was.”
“I’m sorry, officer, but I was practicing to become a professional race-car driver when I grow up.” (Note: This is good for a youth without a driver’s license, when trying to outrun a police officer).
“I didn’t know there was a law against doing that.”
“I was just following orders.” (Best excuse for all employees, soldiers, gangsters).
“I was temporarily insane.” (This is used almost too often in our justice system - though it still works. Some of us must be temporarily insane to let the criminals get away with this).
“I didn’t take it. I found it and was trying to find the owner.”
“He told me I could borrow it.”
“I refuse to answer on advice of counsel.”
“There is a massive conspiracy on the part of the police, the crime lab, the media, etc., to discredit me.”
“I’m not as drunk as you think I am, Officer.”
“I’m not as think as you drunk I am.” (Note: This might confuse the officer just enough to work).
“I’m what the system created.” (Good for criminals as well as for teenagers).
Well, let’s see what other excuses the system created. Next time: Excuses especially for men and for women.