Thomas G. Christiansen (left), resident manager of the Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa and Operations manager, Scottish Chef John James Hogg (center) greeted guests to the Robbie Burns Scottish Night at the hotel’s Garden Caf้? This is a traditional event to mark the birth of the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns where they were treated to a range of dishes such as Haggis, Neeps n’ Tatties, Lorne sausage and blood pudding.

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G. Burleigh Mattice (2nd right) and friends celebrating his 63rd birthday at Amor Restaurant recently.

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David John Akers celebrated his birthday amongst family and friends including staff of the Montien Hotel Pattaya.

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Nobel Prize laureate in Physics for 2000 Professor Zhores I. Alferov (2nd left) and his wife recently stayed the Dusit Resort Pattaya, where they were warmly welcomed by Stefan Heintze, Resident Manager (2nd right) and Jittra Srilathong Guest Service Officer (right)

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The Association of Filipinos in Thailand - Eastern Chapter (AFT-ERC) recently elected the new officers for the year 2004-2006 at the Casa Pascal Restaurant. Antonio V. Rodriguez, Philippine ambassador to Thailand, and his wife Marry-Anne Jannte were at hand to induct Virginia Sorensen as the president of the AFT-ERC for another term.

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The Honorable Seyed Abolfazl Razzavi (centre), President of the Iran Thailand Parliamentarian Friendship Group and his party were welcomed to the Siam Bayshore Resort on their recent visit by Duncan Mellier, the Resident Manager (2nd right)

Popular singer Eve Pancharoen ‘Palmy’ (centre) recently visited the Amari Orchid Resort where she was welcomed by General Manager Dominic Stamm (left) and executive assistant manager Orapin Musiknavabutr, (right)