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Tourist police officer promoted
Suchada Tupchai
Friends, family and members of the business community
joined in the celebrations at the Maela Plaphao on June 6 to help Pol. Maj.
Thanomsak Intrabutr mark his promotion as tourist police inspector in Korat.
Previously in Pattaya, Pol. Maj. Thanomsak, who was once
half of the somewhat famous “Tango and Cash” Pattaya police team, served
his post well and his superiors have now moved him to take his new post in
Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat).
Friends,
family and local businessmen say farewell and good luck to Pol. Maj.
Thanomsak Intrabutr, who is moving up to a higher post in Korat.
The restaurant provided a hearty feast, as Pol. Maj.
Thanomsak received congratulations and well wishes from members of the
community. Dinner was followed by a round of karaoke, cementing the long
lasting friendships the tourist police officer has made over his years of
service.
“Thank you to all those who have supported me. I have always tried to
perform my duty to the best of my ability and will continue to do so, even
though I am moving to a new office,” said Thanomsak.
Rotary Club of Pattaya extends opportunity for students who lack financial support
60 scholarships presented to promising pupils
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
For 17 years, the Rotary Club of Pattaya has lent a hand
to provide opportunities for school children that need financial sponsors.
This year, the club provided 60 scholarships, totaling 60,000 baht.
These scholarships were distributed to 20 bright young
students in Pattaya City and 40 students in Chonburi Province.
The
Rotary Club of Pattaya provided 60 scholarships, totaling 60,000 baht, to 20
bright young students from Pattaya City and 40 students from Chonburi
Province.
Under the leadership of Don Maclachlan, club president,
the scholarship distribution took place in Pattaya city hall’s meeting
chamber in the presence of newly elected city mayor, Niran
Wattanasartsathorn, city administrators, Rotary Club of Pattaya members,
board of teachers, and scholarship recipients’ parents.
Extended awards were handed over to outstanding social workers in five
different sectors including Sithiphap Muangkhum, director of city technician
bureau, Pol. Capt. Jirawat Sukhontasap, Pattaya tourist police office, Pol.
Sen. Sgt. Maj. Suporn Unchareon, interrogation office, Pattaya police
station, Phinpha Ruangrattanakorn, Banglamung public health bureau, and
Mallika Phasara, Banglamung agriculture development office.
PILC hosts party at Garunawayet home for disabled women
Canadian youngsters make surprise visit
Helle Rantsén
Welfare chairperson of PILC
Every Friday for a number of years, Pattaya International
Ladies Club (PILC) members have been meeting at the Garunawayet home for
disabled women just outside of Pattaya. On a rotating basis, a small group
of the 250 residents of the home receive a special treat.
 When
Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) members meet with the residents at
the Garunawayet home for disabled women, everyone goes home happy.
Caring and open-minded PILC members like Yvonne
McCormick, Sonia Thornbery and committee member Rita Cromwell are met by
very impatient ladies at 9.30 a.m. Impatient, because they know that when
Yvonne, Sonia and Rita arrive, the fun will begin.
PILC members help the ladies put on make-up or have a go
at making beaded necklaces. This human touch goes both ways. The women love
the company from outside and lots of hugs and smiles are exchanged. Every
Friday meeting ends in “wild” dancing enjoyed by all.
On June 11 even more ladies from the PILC came to visit, plus a surprise
visit was paid from a very active group of young people from Canada being
sent out by “Play around the world”. A morning enjoyed by all.
Emotional Freedom Technique comes to Pattaya
Tap away at those pains and fears
Brendan
Richards
How often have you tried to quit smoking, overcome a
phobia or even improve your golf game but fell back into the habit at the
slightest sign of anxiety, stress or frustration? Well if you’re if
you’re like most people, this happens more often than you care to admit.
There is a solution at hand, literally, through the use of Emotional Freedom
Technique (EFT).
 Paul
(left) demonstrates some basic tapping techniques.
Paul Emery, who hails from the UK, has recently moved to
Pattaya after living in Bangkok and a recent stint at the Chiva Som Spa in
Hua Hin. Paul, who has worked around the globe, is the only EFT practitioner
in South East Asia and has been in the business of helping people for a
number of years.
A qualified counselor and Neuro Linguistic Practitioner
(NLP), Paul stumbled across EFT a couple of years ago and swears it’s the
‘bee’s knees.’
“I was a counselor in the UK and worked with NLP; at
that time I thought NLP was the bee’s knees. I saw a program on TV and
searched the Internet and finally found a course, and the rest is
history,” says Paul.
Paul swears by the technique because prior to becoming a
practitioner he had a social phobia and found it quite stressful to talk
openly outside his work. “I couldn’t get up in front of a group; I would
be shaking,” said Paul. “Now it’s no problem at all.”
EFT has its roots in acupuncture and shares the same
principles that recognize the existence of the body’s energy circuit known
as the meridian system. There are differences between acupuncture and EFT,
however; first, with EFT you tune into your issue whilst applying the
technique, and second, there are no needles! You instead tap on a few
selected points.
The technique was first developed by Roger Callaghan, a
clinical psychologist, who literally stumbled across the discovery after
researching meridians and the tapping of certain points that correspond to
symptoms. Since then the technique has been refined to what it is today.
Paul, who works on a number of cases for emotional and
physical symptoms, has had similar success. “The good thing about EFT is
that you don’t have to drag up awful memories or bad experiences or reveal
where there is pain. It works anyway, regardless. It is too odd for most
people to comprehend.
“I work on present, past and future issues. It works
very well with addictions, negative emotions and belief systems. There is an
anti-self sabotage system built in. It’s the tapping that is important,”
adds Paul, who also gives coping tools to those he consults to help them in
the future.
“I can even help improve golf scores, by relieving
mental blocks, but the idea is so off the wall most golfers don’t take it
seriously,” Paul cited.
Most golfers know that the game is 10% physical and 90%
mental and Paul does not profess to be golf pro, just someone who helps
remove the stubborn mental blocks. EFT has a 75% success rate.
Paul is also the only qualified EFT trainer in Asia and conducts
practitioner courses for those wanting to help themselves and others. The
course is 20,000 baht for a lifetime of help. He conducts private
consultations for one or two hour sessions, 2,000 and 3,500 baht
respectively. For further details, contact Paul Emery on 06 321 9440, email:
[email protected] or visit www.tapforit.com
YWCA monthly meeting addresses marine conservation
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
The monthly meeting of the YWCA Bangkok-Pattaya branch
was held at the Diana Inn on June 8. The meeting, chaired by Malinee
Sariman, YWCA incoming president, reviewed numerous community projects and
activities for the region’s youth over the past month.
 Malinee
Sariman (right) YWCA Bangkok-Pattaya incoming president 2004-2006 chaired
the meeting along with Nittaya Patimasongkroh, outgoing president.
Upcoming projects were also discussed, and a new project
promoting marine conservation was put forth. The project, to promote marine
conservation among youth groups, will be carried out in cooperation with the
Rajaphatrachanakarin Institute in Chachoengsao. The intention is to teach
environmental preservation, as well as allow students to demonstrate their
knowledge and ability on the subject and earn scholarships.
Other topics included the installation of Malinee Sariman as the new
president, scheduled for June 28. Past president, Nittaya Patimasongkroh,
who stepped down, will now head up the YWCA’s Warm Family project for the
next two years.
Top Thai families get ready
for 21st Century challenges with Harvard Business School
Over fifteen leading Thai business families will get
together at the Horseshoe Point Resort in Pattaya at the end of June to
explore the pivotal issues facing family-owned companies. ‘Families in
Business’, a two-day course, taught by Harvard Business School is held
here for the first time in Asia.
Described as a hands-on guide for developing a discipline
that leads to successful family companies, the course tackles traditionally
sensitive and difficult subjects such as managing conflict, working with
relatives, good governance and letting go of leadership.
Professor John A. Davis, faculty chair of this program
and senior lecturer at Harvard Business School revealed, “Two-thirds of
businesses worldwide are family owned and managed, yet fewer than one in
three will survive into the second generation of family ownership.
‘Families in Business: From Generation to Generation’ is designed to
prepare business families to respond to the challenges of family ownership
and management - and to capitalize on the opportunities awaiting family
companies.
“The program engages teams of family members in open
debate on real management issues, such as creating effective governance for
the business and family, planning for succession, and managing wealth. Most
importantly, each family team will identify their family business
challenges, formulate workable strategies, and create pragmatic plans for
their future,” he added.
Using Harvard’s renowned case study method to
illustrate concepts, the faculty ties the lessons of the program to
participants’ own situations. In two and a half days of focused
instruction and dynamic interaction, ‘Families in Business’ helps
business families develop practices that will lead to high-performance
companies, loyal shareholder groups, and nurturing families.
Held from June 30 to July 2 at the Horseshoe Point
Resort, “Families in Business” is intended for any member of a family
that owns a business (family employees, family owners or family investors)
as well as non-family executives or board members. Further information can
be obtained by contacting the Horseshoe Point (038) 735-050 or Jate
Sopitpongstorn (01) 812-7434.
Pattaya schoolchildren rally against football betting
Parents, don’t give your children
money for gambling
Suchada Tupchai
Last Friday - one day before Euro Cup 2004 kicked off -
Pisit Ketphasook, Chonburi Province governor launched the ‘Thai youth away
from football gambling project’ in the presence of Niran
Wattanasartsathorn, Pattaya’s new mayor, Surapol Tiensuwan, Banglamung
district chief, city council members, Anurak Tienthong, director of
Education Progress and Development Region 3, and honored guests. The event
took place at the Pothisamphan School sports ground to join the national
assembly to discredit football betting during the Euro cup period (June 12
until July 4).
Over 800
Pothisamphan schoolchildren and their teachers signed their names to a
10-meter long white cloth to swear against football betting.
Anurak Thianthong said since communication technology is
moving at a tremendous speed through means of TV and radio broadcasting,
magazines and the Internet, it is impossible for Thai children to ignore the
flood of information that bombards them, particularly during major sporting
events. He said this year’s Euro Cup is one of the temptations that drive
kids to gambling and warned that the vice’s inevitable problems can follow
them through life.
Anurak said kids easily fall into gambling traps when
they are misguided by groups of ill-intentioned people that distort the
meaning of sports. He stressed the dangers this holds for society,
especially in families where youngsters ask for money from their parents,
and then spend it on gambling.
Governor Pisit said gambling is now invading every part
of society. Worst of all, it has crept into education institutes, the most
fragile sector of society.
Governor Pisit said he believes that activities like the
rally against football betting can lead youths to think for themselves and
not be lured into gambling, which is against their best interests, that of
their family and society as a whole.
Over 800 Pothisamphan schoolchildren and their teachers
participated in a name-signing activity on a 10 meter-long white cloth to
swear against football betting.
Later in the day, a large group of community members,
including kids from Pothisamphan School and teachers, social workers from
Karunyawet Disabled Center and Banglamung Boys Home held banners depicting
the harmful side of football gambling and paraded along the Pattaya-Naklua
Road, finally ending up at Pattaya Beach Soi 1. The display attracted a
crowd of onlookers.
“The activity against football gambling will continue throughout the
tournament nationwide for the effectiveness of the campaign,” said the
governor.
The return of Elizabeth Band to Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya is ready to bring the back
Elizabeth Band to entertain all hard rockers by rockin’ the night away.
This superb Thai show band “Elizabeth”, have managed to capture the
audiences attention with their slick, professional choreography and their
close rapport with the crowd.
‘Elizabeth’ is a fun & exciting band comprising
one astounding female vocalist, one rockin’ male vocalist ands five
mind-blowing musicians. They play power packed numbers and their ace is the
lead vocalist whose talents and capabilities have been unprecedented for a
long time.
The band’s young, energetic and dynamic members are
Tannee Chaichitaorn (Lead Vocal, Percussions), Rujipong Peamsirivhok
(vocalist), Chalermkiat Pukkanasut (keyboards) Vatchrapol Saensawat
(guitarist), Pichai Poogun (lead guitar), Nopphakao Phaengkham (guitarist)
and Pattanes Sakulhom (drummer) have a versatile repertoire including dance
hits, classic rock tunes, contemporary pop music, rhythm and blues, funk,
soul, popular Latino music, acid jazz and ballads.
Drop in for dinner and grab seat for Elizabeth band’s
performance at the Hard Rock Caf้, Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya nightly,
except Thursdays.
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