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Children at ‘Sincerity House’ receive bicycles from the Pattaya International Ladies Club
Songklod Kaewvisit
At 9 a.m. on April 10, members of the Pattaya
International Ladies Club (PILC) visited ‘Ban Jing Jai’ or Sincerity
House to hand over 7 bicycles, 14 helmets and equipment to care for the
bikes at the Soi Nernplubwan facility.
Alvi
Sinthuvanik shows a youngster how to don a safety helmet.
The
PILC donated 7 bicycles, 14 helmets and equipment to care for the bikes to
the children at Sincerity House.
The donation to Ban Jing Jai was aimed at providing the
children with a means of transport to school, the market or for just for
exercise. The bikes will be shared among the 30 children currently staying
at the home.
Alvi Sinthuvanik said, “We want the children to use the
bicycles to their benefit, such as going to school, going to the markets or
the shop to buy needed items as well as a form of exercise. Today we have
brought in a couple of professionals to teach the kids not only to ride
safely but to learn how to take care of the bikes.”
The children received an explanation how on how to ride
their new bikes carefully and were told that they must wear a helmet when
they ride a bike.
Ban Jin Jai currently houses 30 children, all of whom are orphaned,
either coming from broken families or whose parents are unable to take care
of their day-to-day needs. The facility houses and feeds the children, and
sends them to nearby schools to be educated. The Sincerity House project is
entirely supported by a number charitable organizations and associations in
Pattaya, such as the PILC.
Chaimongkol Temple holds annual rice giving ceremony
Ariyawat Nuamsawt
Unique traditional celebrations are still held at many
temples throughout Thailand. Every year at the beginning of April, South
Pattaya’s Chaimongkol Temple holds a donation and merit making ceremony.
Chonburi
Abbot Prarachvisutmatee gives away rice and canned goods to the needy.
This year the provincial head monk and Chaimongkol’s
abbot and monks presided over the formalities, handing out over 2,000 bags
of rice to needy people in the region. The event was well attended by
residents and students alike.
The rice and donations given by the temple come from the
excess received by those making merit and handing over buckets of items to
the monks. The formal nature of the event also falls into the old beliefs of
appeasing the spirits, differing somewhat from the traditional philosophies
of the Buddhist doctrine. It is, however, a good public relations exercise
for the temple and enables them to maintain a strong connection with the
community that supports them.
During the handing over of the rice, those wishing to
receive rice must stand in line and patiently wait their turn. There is no
distinction of class, wealth or social status made during the exercise, and
all are treated as equal.
The remaining parts of the day were carried out in a lighted hearted and
fun atmosphere.
Bangkok Pattaya Hospital hosts Alzheimer’s seminar
Degenerative brain condition does not only affect elderly
Songklod Kaewvisit
The Bangkok Pattaya Hospital’s neurological clinic
recently held a seminar on the effects and prevention of Alzheimer’s
disease. The lecture, run by neurologist, Dr. Niyom Phisitpipattana,
explained that the degenerative brain disease does not only affect the
elderly.
Dr. Niyom explained, “When most people think of
conditions that affect brain function, they attribute it to Alzheimer’s,
but in reality, it is more of a condition rather than a disease. Although
Alzheimer’s is one of the most widespread conditions, it is not the only
one. Other factors such as environment and lifestyle can affect brain
function and therefore (the condition) is not exclusively an old people’s
problem.”
“Symptoms include loss of speech capability, inability
to count, unable to perform simple tasks such as tying shoelaces or
buttoning a shirt, and general changes in behavior. Such symptoms can also
be seen in younger people due to factors such as genetic disorders,
infectious disease affecting the brain, exposure to toxic substances,
arterial diseases causing a lack blood flow or sugar to the brain,
alcoholism and narcotics which destroys massive amounts of brain cells. This
excess destruction of brain matter can affect motor function, memory, mood
and behavioral patterns,” Dr. Niyom said.
The main factors contributing to brain degradation can be
divided into two categories. The first includes Alzheimer’s disease and
Pick’s disease, as well as improper nutrition such as a lack of vitamin B.
The second category includes exposure to toxic substances such as narcotics
or prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide or paint thinners and communicable
diseases.
The well-attended seminar provided insight for residents and patients on
how much we rely on this important part of the human body.
Food & Beverage Managers Association - Eastern Chapter gets together for monthly meeting at the Cholchan Resort
Songklod Kaewvisit
Members of the Food & Beverage Managers Association
Eastern Chapter recently met to plan upcoming activities for this year. The
monthly meeting held on April 9 at the Cholchan Resort included food and
beverage managers from many of the region’s hotels who gathered to
exchange information on the current business climate and plan a Bartender
Contest, scheduled to be held on June 12 at the Town In Town Hotel in
Pattaya.
Members
of the Food & Beverage Managers Association Eastern Chapter met on April
9 at the Cholchan Resort to plan upcoming activities for this year.
Members also discussed a variety of projects being
planned, including working with the Thai Hotel Association Eastern Chapter,
arranging activities to benefit the families of hotel staff, arranging the
Bartender Contest, Best Fancy Bar, a beauty pageant and the increasingly
popular pageant for “women of the second category”.
Proceeds from the competitions will be used to provide
scholarships for students with high academic scores and to assist families
unable to pay for their children’s education.
After the meeting, the resort laid on a lavish Hawaiian style buffet on
the beachfront. A show featuring grass-skirt dancing provided the
entertainment. Everyone enjoyed the fun and the gesture was greatly
appreciated by the food and beverage managers who often work long hours
under great stress to keep service standards high and kitchens and hotel
facilities running smoothly.
BCCT Eastern Seaboard Networking Evening next week
The BCCT Cool Zone Mist Cooling Systems Co Ltd and MBMG
International Co Ltd., is holding their next International Networking
Evening on the Eastern Seaboard on Friday April 25 from 6.30 p.m. at Pattaya
Marriott Resort & Spa (previously Royal Garden Resort & Spa Pattaya).
All are very welcome to attend regardless of nationality.
The main objective is to provide an opportunity for networking for business
people based in the Eastern Seaboard area.
Cool Zone Mist Systems and MBMB are sponsoring beer and
snacks on a first-come, first-served basis from 6.30 pm. All other beverages
are at standard prices as will be the former when sponsored supplies have
run out.
Please note that anyone planning to attend this event
must complete a booking form (listing name, company, tel. and email) and
send it to British Chamber of Commerce Thailand, Attn: Khun Nongyao Bousri,
Fax: (+66) 02 651-5354, Tel: (+66) 02 651-5350-3, Email: [email protected]
There is no fee for BCCT members. Non-members and guests
will be charged THB 300 per person for entry to this event. Should they join
the BCCT within three months of 24th April 2003 they will receive a refund
of THB 300 per company membership. The BCCT asks that members respect
payment of the non-member fee on the part of any non-member guests they may
be bringing.
Bring plenty of business cards. Name card holders will be
provided on the door.
Sheraton Birthday Brunch and April Specials
story and photos by Peter Cummins
A birthday party it certainly was: The Sheraton Grande
Sukhumvit celebrated the second anniversary of its award-winning Sunday
Jazzy Brunch at the end of last month, with a ‘full house’ which packed
the Living Room, enjoying the jazz, the sumptuous buffet, wine and the usual
fun and games - for the young and old.
The
famous Sheraton glass bowl: Bob Kervorkian draws the winners. Richard
announces.
Like any birthday, there was a special cake and General
Manager Richard Chapman called on the hotel builder, well known
man-about-town Bob Kervorkian to cut it, brandishing a huge sword.
Magnums of champagne, a two-night stay at the Sheraton
sister hotel in Phuket and a “super special” massage at the Grande Spa
went to lucky winners among the many who placed their cards in Richard’s
famous glass bowl for the draw, also undertaken by Bob who had the
magnanimity to leave his own card aside.
But there were even more winners, when Richard announced
that through the month of April, all diners at the Jazzy Brunch could look
forward to free wine included. At under 1,000 baht, this is undoubtedly the
best dining value in town. With or without wine, the new buffet at the
Sheraton is indescribable, with table after table of an amazing array of
fare promptly swooped upon by the guests.
Jeremy Monteiro, the first jazz musician to be awarded
the “Cultural Medallion of Singapore” - just recently - regaled the
crowd with his Super Quartet - a fitting tribute to the birthday
“child”.
Meantime, the Sheraton’s Marketing Communication
Department announced the “Grande Songkran Package”, an irresistible
special during the month of April also and it includes:
- A daily buffet breakfast at the Orchid Cafe
- A choice of one set dinner at Basil (Thai) or Riva’s
(Latino) per person per stay
- A 55-minute massage per person per stay.
A minimum two-night stay is mandatory, with the choice of
the Deluxe, Single 3,999 baht (plus service, tax), Double 4,999 baht (plus
s/t); Executive Suite Single 7,999 baht (plus s/t), Double 8,999 baht (plus
s/t). Conditions apply and the offer is only open to Thai residents.
For reservations and/or more information Tel. (66) 02 653 1070; fax: (66)
02 653 0407; e-mail: <reservations.sgs @luxurycollection.com> In all
correspondence quote rate code “Songkran”.
Dr. Deborah Bradley Piano Recital
D&M Music Studio in cooperation with Robinson Piano
proudly present “A Classical Piano Recital” by Deborah Bradley. Dr.
Bradley obtained her Ph.D. from New York University. Her teachers were Adele
Marcus, David Golub, Maxim Shostakovich and the Russian Pianist, Gregory
Haimosky, pursuing her further studies in both music and Slovic Language and
Literature. She later graduated from European Mozart Academy in Prague and
Salzburg. Dr. Bradley has concertized throughout Eastern Europe,
Scandinavia, United States, and Asia. She has performed as soloist with
Cleveland Chamber Orchestra, St. Petersburg Classical Symphony Orchestra and
Lasi (Romania) Philharmonic including International Music Festival in
Prague, Sicily, St. Petersburg, Russia and Terevan, Armania.
Dr.
Deborah Bradley
Her evening program includes works by Partita in c minor
by Bach, Sonata in E Flat Major by Haydn, 8 Preludes by Shostakovich,
Whirled piece by Kramer, Three Ghost Rags (very jazzy style) by Bolcom.
The concert will be held at Thai-German Cultural
Foundation Auditorium (Goethe Institute) on South Sathorn Road Soi 1,
Bangkok, on Tuesday, June 10th, 2003 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are priced at 350 baht and 200 baht for students
with ID. Available at D&M Music Studio, tel. 02-391-7429, 02-391-9318,
Asia Books Sukhumvit, tel. 02-252-4373 and at the door.
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