Raise a glass to “Stormin”

Dear Sir,

I write with sad news concerning the comedy/illusionist duo "Stormin’ Norman and Vera" who performed their cabaret act at various bars/hotels in Pattaya during the 1980’s. Unfortunately "Stormin" passed away on January 24th suffering from acute alcoholic poisoning. At his wake it was mentioned of the many friends he made in Thailand and I’m sure they would like to raise a glass of his favourite tipple Carlsberg and toast his memory.

Best wishes,

Freddie Hunt,
West London, England

Kudos for Pattaya Cops

Editor;

Well done on your recent articles praising the efficiency of the Pattaya authorities. It is brilliant of your newspaper reporting all the positive aspects of the police there. Being as their pay is quite insubstantial I’m sure, a few Kudos every week I believe will help increase the pride and professionalism in their organization, as well as let them know that they are continually under our scrutiny. As such, I believe that you are tacitly preventing ample graft and corruption in their precinct. Well Done! Please keep up the good work.

Also, are there any ladies at the P.M. that know of a certain Jerry Bryant Jr.? (Son of the late Jerry Bryant of So. Pattaya’s Saloon in the ’70/’80s). I forgot the name, but Jerry has mentioned a certain lady there a few times. If that someone knows Jerry, he is doing well up in the Bay Area, and I believe in his second year at Cal Maritime University in Vallejo.

Miss being in Pattaya, but love reading your publication weekly. Please make sure good ol Chris Ritchie of Chris Guest House keeps getting your paper as he can’t get around well anymore.

Very respectfully,

Jay Langlois, CWO3, USN
San Diego Ca.

Thai authorities are too lenient

Dear Sir,

I find the complaints and grumble about Thai visa regulations rather sad (Dave Freeman’s letter). All countries have very strict rules for foreigners wanting to reside. Why should foreigners expect to be allowed to live here on the cheap? 800,000 baht is only just over 13,000 pounds. In Australia you would have to put into a local bank account very much more, around half a million Australian dollars, plus a good annual income to be allowed to stay permanently.

I have lived in Thailand for 8 years and have had an annual visa for over three years. I am more than happy to hold funds in the country and pay tax on the interest. Too many people come to Thailand with limited resources, not helping the economy but always complaining about the rules and regulations.

The Thai authorities are, in my view, too lenient in letting foreigners either work illegally running bars or live on the smell of a barmaid’s apron. Thailand would be better looking for a better class of foreign resident who is happy to spend money.

Michael Cox

Wish I was there

Sirs,

Keep up the good work with your internet edition. When I’m sitting in the UK wearing two shirts and three jumpers wishing I was somewhere warmer and I haven’t seen the sun for a week, I can always go for a quick surf. It’s not the real thing, but at least it brings back a flavour of Thailand and cheers me up and motivates me to get out there again.

Charles Kiddle

Waiting for access to Royal Garden Plaza

Dear Editor,

Maybe you remember me. I sent you an e-mail a long time ago complaining about wheelchair accessibility at Royal Garden Plaza. Now it’s 5 months later already, but nobody seems to be interested in doing anything concrete. Does nobody care?

The merchants in the plaza must be aware that in Pattaya there are many people in wheelchairs who would spend money in their stores if they only could.

Never mind, I’ll survive anyway. I will be sitting in my wheelchair for the rest of my life and spend my money somewhere that is accessible.

Has any one of the Royal Garden Plaza owners ever thought about how their thoughtlessness effects other people? It’s quite possible that, because of an accident or serious illness, one of them may find her/himself in a wheelchair. THEN how soon would a wheelchair ramp be constructed?

Thank you so much.

Quickwheel

Fake Viagra

Sir,

I would like to pass on a word of warning to your readers. I was recently on holiday in Pattaya and I wanted something to enhance my nightly activities. I took a Viagra tablet, but unfortunately it was a fake one and I suffered some very distressing after effects. I would just like to warn people when taking a Viagra to ensure it is the real thing.

Thank you.

Regards,
Neil Young, Bristol, England.

Copyright 1998 Pattaya Mail Publishing Co.Ltd.
370/7-8 Pattaya Second Road, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20260, Thailand 
Tel.66-38 411 240-1, 413 240-1, Fax:66-38 427 596; e-mail: [email protected]
Created by Andy Gombaz, assisted by Chinnaporn Sangwanlek.