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HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana opens
9th Asian Pacific Congress of Nephrology
Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana recently
presided over the 9th Asian Pacific Congress of Nephrology, which took place
at the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH) on the grounds of the
Royal Cliff Beach Resort.
Her
Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana (left) received a warm welcome to
the Royal Cliff Beach Resort and PEACH from managing director Panga
Vathanakul (center) and general manager Andrew J. Wood (right) to preside
over the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Pacific Congress of Nephrology.
The 4-day congress, which took place from February 16-20, attracted
approximately 1,500 delegates, including members of the Asian Pacific
Society of Nephrology and invited guests from around the world. An annual
gathering, the congress was a mix of plenary lectures, symposiums and
lectures on general medical topics related to nephrology.
Aussie Chamber enjoys the Eastern Seaboard
By Miss Terry Diner
Photos by
Peter Cummins
The Australian Thai Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) held
another of their very enjoyable Seaboard Sundowners in Pattaya last weekend.
It was a chance for the chamber members in Bangkok, like Executive Director
Annie Weber, to meet up with the G’Day Mates from the Eastern Seaboard,
like Steele Lambrinos from Kirwan Industrial Services and newcomer Stuart
Saunders of Esdesign. Of course there were others, like Welshman Gary
(Taffy) Edwards from GE Technical Services, not from the sunburned country,
but they were made just as welcome.
David
Wright acknowledges the Pattaya Mail reaching its 500th copy.
Marriott
Kitchen operations manager, Stefan Heller (far right) enjoys the ambience
with Sam (left) and Graeme Moore (centre).
The large crowd was treated to good food sponsored by the
Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa, and washed down with Australian wines
supplied by the co-sponsor Transit Maintenance’s Rod Skinner, who was
brimming with enthusiasm over his new environmentally friendly “soft”
(sand) blasting project.
Carefully studying the field were headhunters Nisit
Krutkaew and Kornkrit Johns from KPMG Executive Search, while Austrade
executives Patama Puttiprawan and Sineenart Kuncharoen were on hand to keep
the Australian government services in the picture.
David Wright, acting president of Austcham, congratulated
the Pattaya Mail on providing the 500th newspaper (Vol. XI #9, Friday
February 28, 2003) since the first (Vol. I #1, Friday July 23, 1993).
The function was held around the pool, and with Kitchen Operation Manager
Stefan Heller on hand plus Thomas Christiansen, the resident manager
present, there were no glitches during the well-oiled evening. Undoubtedly
there were some thick heads the next morning when the members went off to do
some voluntary English education at the Ban Khao Huai Mahad School, Rayong.
So if you meet a Thai child who says, G’Day Mate, ow’re ya goin’ you
know he’s from Ban Khao Huai Mahad!
Rotarians say farewell friend and fellow Rotarian Colin Ritchie
Songklod Kaewvisit
Members of the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya along with
many friends and acquaintances paid their last respects to friend and fellow
Rotarian Colin Ritchie.
Members
of the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya, many friends and acquaintances paid
their last respects to friend and fellow Rotarian Colin Ritchie.
Colin passed away peacefully after a long illness on
Sunday morning February 23rd in Chulalongkorn Hospital, Bangkok. He was
cremated at Wat Chaimongkol last Wednesday afternoon.
Colin was dedicated and generous and tirelessly served
the community in which he lived. He was a police officer in Australia and
then in Papua New Guinea. As a Rotarian, in the capacity as president, he
achieved the Member of Paul Harris Fellowship which is the highest honor in
Rotary.
Colin served as International Service Director in the
Rotary Club of Jomtien Pattaya and educated many members with his weekly
Rotary Information talks.
Colin touched many lives and had a real knack for finding ways to help
people to help themselves. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
PAWS’ Hot Dogs
Through March 1, 2003, over 540 Pattaya homeless animals
have undergone the sterilization process and have been returned to their
origin or are in recovery. Eighteen percent or almost 100 of these dogs have
been puppies.
Did you know that the Pattaya Animal Welfare Foundation
(PAWS) offers these puppies as well as gentle, young dogs for adoption? In
fact, PAWS has the best animals available in the entire Pattaya area.
PAWS
has a wonderful puppy waiting just for you.
Puppies,
and more puppies.
Every one of the animals is “value added.” They have
known, friendly dispositions and will make a great companion for you or your
children. Except for the very young puppies all animals have already been
rabies vaccinated, sterilized, and recovered at a cost savings of B800 to
B1,550. The dogs are all in good health, and have already survived any
life-threatening, early puppy- hood illnesses. All animals receive two mange
prevention injections. Puppies get two vaccinations against a multiple
number of early life diseases. All animals are adopted out free of charge,
although small donations will be accepted. They come with a guaranteed full
return if not 100% satisfied. And from a civic aspect, adoption of PAWS’
animals improves the community by reducing the number of homeless animals.
Anyone interested in getting acquainted with the finest
animals in town can contact one of the following foundation volunteers
(language capability specified) who will arrange to meet with you and guide
you to the PAWS site near Wat Yan.
Ron and Add Ineke (French, German, Thai, and English),
Super Sandwich Express & Bakery (01) 862-3725; Jean Pierre Fothi
(German, Spanish, and English) (01) 808-9318; and/or Edward Gibson
(English), U.K. Kennels (01) 294-3407.
Those desiring to provide a home for a very young puppy that has not yet
been spayed/neutered can do so. The person adopting can then bring the puppy
back at a later date for surgery and recovery at no charge.
Madonna coming to Shenanigans!
It has finally happened! Madonna, the sex symbol of the
80’s is coming to Shenanigans! In a coup that can only be described as
stunning and without peer, Kim Fletcher has induced the sultry songstress to
Second Road, to be the queen of the Shenanigan’s 80’s night on Friday
March 21st.
Following on from the previously wildly successful 60’s
and 70’s nights, the 80’s night gives you the opportunity to act out
your wildest fantasies from the star-studded decade of the 80’s. The
decade that gave us Madonna, Prince and all the other way-out entertainers
is yours for the remaking, retaking and reliving!
Select your 80’s star, get the glad rags out - if you
haven’t any left from 20 years ago, then it’s down to the tailors (hint
- Marlowe at Classic Tailors is used to wild eyed people wanting outlandish
gear), and order something (un)suitable for wear anywhere else.
Casa Pascal’s sensational 2nd!
By Miss Terry Diner
Time flies when you’re having fun, and time has
certainly flown for Kim and Pascal Schnyder’s fine dining restaurant, Casa
Pascal. The 2nd anniversary is on Monday March 17th and to celebrate the
occasion they are presenting a gourmet opportunity at their restaurant on
Pattaya 2nd Road, which promises to be as special as any birthday can be.
Imagine a 6 course gourmet choice menu featuring some of
Pascal’s delicate cuisine items such as crabmeat and smoked salmon in
Pommery mustard and horseradish cream, or even an English roasted beef
tenderloin with vegetables and Ardennes potatoes, plus another four courses
as well, ending up with an assortment of cheeses or marinated oranges in
Oriental spices served with home-made vanilla ice cream.
Imagine also that you will begin the evening with the
house champagne as an apero, and then follow this with a Chateau les
Tuilleries Sauvignon Blanc and a Butterfly Shiraz Cabernet and finish with a
spirits selection which includes Remy Martin cognac, Calvados, Grappa and
Kirsch.
Now, since this is year 2003, Pascal has decided to
bundle up the entire birthday celebration package of the 6 course gourmet
menu, including wines and spirits for the incredible all inclusive price of
B. 2003! This should not be missed! Miss Terry and Madame will certainly be
there at that price!
Soi 6 opens its first live music venue
Love live music? In a city full of entertainment
possibilities, Soi 6 now has a new place for music lovers.
The
in-house band plays nightly from 9:00 p.m.
The ‘Love U2’ Music Bar opened last week in the heart
of Soi 6, off Pattaya Second Road. Unlike many other sois and streets around
Pattaya this is the first venue of its type and looks set to offer a fresh
style of music including country, rock and blues.
Owners of the new venue also plan to extend the bar and
provide an upstairs guesthouse with reasonable daily, weekly and monthly
rates.
The decor is modern and contemporary with murals
exhibiting the finer curves of the human anatomy but not too extreme. The
service, despite the staff’s first night, was well prepared and organized.
Patrons were offered a selection of roast chicken, rather than the statuary
shafted swine.
Drink prices are reasonable, catering to residents and tourists alike.
The ‘Love U2’ Music Bar is open daily from 2:00 p.m. and the band
performs nightly from 9:00 p.m. till late. The guest rooms will be completed
within the next couple of months. New place, new style. Something familiar
but still a little different. Check it out.
Rayong Ladies Circle still going strong
At a very peaceful and relaxing meeting, next year’s
Rayong Ladies Circle (RLC) committee was elected. 8 out of 10 of the old
committee members enjoy their work so much they decided to stay on for yet
another year.
This
year’s Rayong Ladies Circle committee (some committee members not shown).
Big RLC events, like the yearly May bazaar, this year on
Thursday the 29th of May, and the big funfest at Plutaluang in November are
organized by all the committee members; each woman doing whatever part she
finds interesting. The women work together as a team and that is one of the
reasons why the club has not had a president for years.
Apart from the big events, activity coordinator Carina de
Boon and asst. activities Tiew Supha Mongkol present interesting cooking
classes, or have something else up their sleeves. It’s a great way to meet
fellow members.
Welcome coordinator Carmen Kelly makes sure the club
meets once a month and have a good time together during the monthly coffee
mornings.
Iris Wens is the club’s membership coordinator, and she
is always on the lookout for new women/members in the area and making sure
everyone feels right at home in Ban Chang.
Ivonne Wopereis has a very important job as the
newsletter coordinator. The RLC monthly newsletter is the link between
members, which makes the RLC an active club.
Treasurer Gemma Gibson and asst. treasurer Carla
Augustine keep everything under control and make sure that the welfare
coordinator does not spend too much money for charity.
Charity has always been a great part of the RLC. For 2
years the welfare coordinator Helle Rantsén has tried to find sponsors
for the one big RLC project, the Huay Pong Institute. Three buildings have
been renovated and 2 more will follow soon: a school building, sponsored by
the Jesters Care for Kids Charity drive, and a dormitory on the girls’
side sponsored by the RLC and the PILC. But there is still a lot to be done
and new sponsors to be found.
Please contact the club if you would like to meet the group: Helle Rantsén,
welfare coordinator, 01 636 8165, email [email protected]
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