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Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Dumex and
Creative Brain teach how to “Think as a Genius”
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
A seminar entitled “Think as a Genius” was held
recently at the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital in cooperation with Dumex, Bangkok
Pattaya Hospital and Creative Brain.
 Associate
Professor
Dr. Sansanee Chatkoop
Associate Professor Dr. Sansanee Chatkoop, a neurological
psychiatrist and Mukda Pattanahanek, auditory specialist presented the
seminar to interested parents and other attendees.
The idea of the campaign is that not all children are
born a genius but knowledge and skills, ability and creative thinking can be
developed through proper schooling.
 Playing
is one kind of useful environment for developing brain ability and helping
children have fun.
Nutrition is a factor in every growing child and lecturers urged parents
to be concerned about diet; especially regarding certain proteins that help
develop brain function, and that creative activities arranged for children
are important too. For example playing is one kind of environment for
developing brain ability and helping children have fun.
Children’s charity Easter festival to be held at Berliner
Bistro under the patronage of German Ambassador
Mark this party date red on your calendar! A children’s
charity Easter festival will take place on April 10 beginning at 6 p.m. at
the Berliner Bistro in Soi Potisarn, North Pattaya. The organizers, the Fan
Club of FC Bayern Pattaya have come up terrific ideas to entertain the
guests who hopefully will appear in large numbers. The Berliner Bistro will
hand over the venue free of charge and will also donate a suckling pig. All
revenue derived from food and drinks will be donated to charity.
This very special Easter festival will be held under the
patronage of His Excellency German Ambassador Andreas von Stechow.
And naturally, many generous sponsors have contributed to
make this a great evening. The event is sponsored by Daimler Chrysler
(Thailand) Limited; Le Chaco (Thailand) Ltd.; Lufthansa; Siemens (Thailand);
Bon Cafe; Foodland Bangkok; Berliner Bistro, and Pattaya Blatt and others.
The fun includes a lucky draw with great gifts. Who does
not want to win a Siemens mobile phone, a golf bag or a gift bag? But these
are only a few presents for visitors.
The organizers are inviting the public to attend, one and
all, because they need your help to give sick children a chance to live, to
prolong their lives and help them live free of pain. This is only possible
with your support!
Donations will be divided and will go to help the
AIDS-infected children of the Camillian Center Rayong and The Children’s
Rights Foundation, 131/3 Chaengwatana Road 13, 10210, Bangkok.
A separate party will also be held for the children of
the Camillian Center on the same day. The kids will be able to enjoy
themselves on the private estate of Erich Dietl and Dorli Piller at the
Little Hill Resort. Ina Buschter has worked hard to manage the
arrangements to make sure everything goes smoothly and the children have a
delightful day.
There will be a fun Easter egg search where each child
will find something special, balloons, games to play, and a fabulous magic
show. No party is complete without great food and a sumptuous buffet will be
served along with sweets and presents for the orphans.
Parents with kids are invited to take part. Just call Ina at 01-7584161
or Elfi at 01-8639014 or just pass by. Everybody is welcome!
Regents School partakes in Science Day 2004
Today’s whiz kids are tomorrow’s future
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
Students from grades 5-12 recently participated in the
annual Regents School Science Day, showing their skills and knowledge of all
things technical with displays and projects encompassing the theme.
 The
annual science fair drew great interest from Regents’ students.
The day was well attended and the children proudly proved
their knowledge with amazing projects. A panel of judges from the school’s
science faculty judged the merits of each endeavor, looking for innovative
ideas that correspond to today’s ever changing and fast paced world of
technological advancement.
The yearly event is just one among the many activities conducted by the
International School of the Regents as part their dedication to the
education of today’s children who may well be tomorrow’s scientific
explorers.
Pattaya Sports Club donates funds to renovate Baan Tung Klom School
Better education for a brighter future
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
Because education is a cornerstone in building a better
society, many charity organizations gear their fundraising projects toward
improving this vital component. The Pattaya Sports Club (PSC) has long been
an avid supporter of our community’s schools and recently donated funds
for extensive renovations of Baan Tung Klom School.
 The
cafeteria prior to renovation.
Led by club president Carl Engel and charity chairman
Bernie Tuppin, PSC recently donated 100,000 baht to revamp the school’s
general environment, add to its library, remodel the lunchroom, and provide
more school equipment. A portion of the funds will help upgrade learning
methods and improve the nutritional needs of the pupils.
The
newly renovated cafeteria.
Fronting the material costs, the school engaged the help
of the local community to complete the project. The undertaking involved
tiling 500 sq. meters of three important sections (kitchen/cafeteria,
library and classroom) where there was once a dirt floor, as well as
donating desks and chairs. The improvements are a godsend to the children
and teachers who can now focus on learning in comfortable and clean
surroundings, thanks to the PSC.
 Bernie
Tuppin, PSC charity chairman, on behalf of the Pattaya Sports Club receives
a plaque of appreciation from Sanyalak Suwanrassamee.
Many of the local schools are operating on minimal
budgets and don’t have the necessary means to carry out such major
projects. It is only through the generosity and tireless efforts of
organizations such as the PSC that the day-to-day lives of the region’s
children can be enhanced to provide a better learning atmosphere.
 Sanyalak
Suwanrassamee, deputy director region 3 education office presents Carl
Engel, PSC president with a plaque of appreciation for the sports club
contribution.
During the presentation ceremonies, Mai Chaiyanit,
chairman of the elementary education committee and Sanyalak Suwanrassamee,
deputy director region 3 education office, received the official handover on
behalf of administrators and officials from the region 3 education office,
which cares for over 100 schools in the province.
Baan Tung Klom School is located at the end of Soi Nernplubwan on over 18
rai of land, and educates 166 students from kindergarten to primary school
levels. Prior to the PSC’s donation, the school was in severe disrepair
due to budget constraints.
Shin Broadband, Earth Wave, and Bilingual Edutainment launch satellite-learning business through ‘iLearn’ Pattaya branch
Suchada Tupchai
Last week at iLearn’s main office on the 10th floor
Shinawatra 3 building, Bangkok, there was a contract signing ceremony
between Shin Broadband Internet Thailand, Earth Wave Education Company, and
Bilingual Edutainment in a new business venture to expand education
opportunities via iLearn branches throughout the Kingdom.
 (L
to R) Kittipong Kittiphat, Bilingual Edutainment Company’s managing
director, Dr. Arwuth Ploysongsang, general manager of Shin Broadband Company
and Udom Praikaset, managing director of Earth Wave Education Co., Ltd.
Shin Broadband, in the leading role, successfully invited
two major companies specializing in high technology and advanced e-learning
and business communication to make the first move in this high demand
service. The iLearn office, including one in Pattaya, will be the hub of
learning for people through satellite communication in Thailand.
Dr. Arwuth Ploysongsang, general manager of Shin
Broadband Company said iLearn is an education center that operates through
high-speed broadband called ‘iPSTAR’ that aims to expand learning
opportunities. The two-way communication works through a high-technology
instrument that is capable of transferring both vision and voice from one
point to all the iLearn branches and vice versa simultaneously.
Students can interact with their teachers instantly
during the question and answer period. Dr. Arwuth said that in the past
students were not able to communicate with their teachers or receive an
immediate response, but at iLearn they will be able to directly discuss
problems with their instructor. Khru Kate and Khru Lilly are two very
popular English and Thai instructors who teach through iLearn.
Kittipong Kittiphat, Bilingual Edutainment Company’s
managing director said the company stresses teaching Chinese as a second
language with the help of the Bi-Ed Center. He said the Chinese language was
not widely taught yet even though it is an important language for trading
these days. He added that the company’s target age groups are between 8 to
15 and 16 onwards.
Besides Chinese language there is a mathematics course
available for children at Mathayom 4 to 6 levels in order to add variety
into the program.
iLearn offices currently operate in 11 provinces:
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phitsanulok, Nakorn Sawan, Ayuthaya, Nakorn Rachasima,
Khon Kaen, Ubol Rachathani, Chonburi, Surathani, and Songkhla.
The iLearn office in Pattaya is situated in Lotus North
Pattaya and has been operational since June 2003. It has been providing
education through satellite broadband in many courses.
For further information call 038-370655 or email pty@ ilearn.in.th
Pa Sai presents
‘Happiness Teachers for Kids’ camp
Suchada Tupchai
Last week, Pa Sai, or Kasemsook Bhamornsatit, president
of the Mathura Human Society, led another cheerful camp under the slogan
“Happiness Teachers for Kids”.
 Alvi
Sinthuvanik, vice president of the Rotary Jomtien Pattaya and a key
supporter of the Mathura Human Society camp, said she hopes that teachers
that attended the camp would pass on to their students this happiness that
they received during the two-day event.
Alvi Sinthuvanik, vice president of Rotary Club of
Jomtien Pattaya, and Wannapa Wannasri, head of Pattaya City’s educational
department, the two permanent supporters of the program, along with Pattaya
school administrators and Pattaya schoolteachers gathered at Suan Nong
Nooch, Chonburi to participate in the event.
 Wannapha
Wannasri (left), head of Pattaya City’s educational department, and Pa
Sai, or Kasemsook
Bhamornsatit, president of the Mathura Human Society, led another cheerful
camp under the slogan “Happiness Teachers for Kids”.
The camp aimed at training Pattaya’s schoolteachers how
to create a happy atmosphere in the classroom and on campus. It was also
intended to train teachers to help their children build goodwill and peace
of mind to enable them to achieve effective results in their studies. More
importantly, the two-day camp was meant for teachers to learn tactics to
teach their children to generate self-discipline.
The camp
aimed at training Pattaya’s schoolteachers how to create a happy
atmosphere in the classroom and on campus, and by the looks on their faces,
it seemed to be working at the camp.
The camp was divided into two sections, one each held on
March 21 and 22. Topics that were shared included teachers’ quality and
ability, positive thinking, tea and coffee drinking, house interior
decoration, and last but not least Pa Sai led the participants to the
Kasemsook Movement exercise that helps in relaxing body and mind.
Alvi Sinthuvanik, vice president of Rotary Jomtien
Pattaya and a key supporter of the Mathura Human Society camp, said she was
pleased to see similar camps being held every now and then. She said this
time the gathering seemed to be the most complete one. She said she hopes
that teachers that attended the camp would pass on to their students this
happiness that they received during the two-day event.
After the Kasemsook Movement exercise, teachers were guided through the
beautiful gardens at Suan Nong Nooch before the event ended.
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