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Pattaya Woodstock ‘97
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has scheduled,
for the first time in the history of Pattaya, the “Pattaya Woodstock 1997”,
to boost tourism in Pattaya.
Mr. Sethaphan Buddhani, Director of TAT Central Region Office, Region 3
(Pattaya City), disclosed that the “Pattaya Woodstock 1997” will take place
on Saturday, April 5, 1997 from 18:00 hrs. To 6:00 hrs. the following day at
the field next to the Pattaya Administrative Hall (City Hall). The concert
will feature well-known Thai singers, ranging from veteran artists to
currently popular performers, to please both the Thais and foreign tourists
alike who enjoy music. A total of 10,000 people are expected to turn up at
the concert.
“The aim of the Pattaya Woodstock 1997 is to promote tourism in Pattaya as
well as to boost the economy and create a more positive image of Pattaya.
The message will be delivered through music, which can be appreciated by
people of all nationalities. It is also a great opportunity for music lovers
to join in and have a good time,” Mr. Sethaphan said.
The event will be a 12 hour, non-stop concert which will attract both the
local and foreign tourists of all age groups to Pattaya and the neighbouring
provinces.
The Pattaya Woodstock 1997 will take off on Saturday, April 5, 1997 at 18:00
hrs. with veteran performers such as the Hot Pepper Singers, The Shadow Band
and Soloists like Vinai Panthurak, Jaruk Viriyakij, Jirasakdi Pinsuwan, and
Thewan Sapsanyakorn.
From 21:00 hrs to 24:00 hrs., currently popular artists from various music
corporations will take to the stage. They include “J”-Monon Jira, Breeze,
and Mikey from Polygram Company; Jennifer Kim, Santhorn Krajyurasen, and Jo
and Mask from Stone Company; Eugene Com-pany; Audi from BMG Company; Pong
Pong and Khan Tee from Music X Company; Angel from Ursa Major and Student
Ugly and Young December from Sony Music.
From 24:00 hrs. To 3:00 hrs., there will be a folk music performance by
“Nga” Surachai Janthimatborn, “Ad” Yuenyong Opakul, and “Poo” Pongsith
Kamphee.
From 3:00 hrs. to 6:00 hrs., it is Heavy Rock time with Laem Morrison, The
Olarn Project, Rang Rockestra, Jimmy and Nurse and T.N.T. and many more.
Tickets, priced at only 100 baht, will be available at Pattaya
Administrative Hall, and Central Department Store (Pattaya) starting from
Friday, March 21, 1997, and at the concert.
Mr. Sethaphan said in conclusion that all proceeds from this concert
extravaganza will go towards improving the areas surrounding the statue of
Krom-Luang Chumporn Khet Udomsakdi in Khao Tappraya, Pattaya City.
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