Dedication to service and loyal staff are secrets of success
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
One of Pattaya’s most multi-faceted company’s, the
PIC Group, celebrated their 30th anniversary on Wednesday July 21. The
company, run by the affable managing director, Dr. Sunya Viravaidya, which
operates the Pattaya International Hospital in Soi 5, along with the PIC
Kitchen, the Jazz Pit, PIC Super Food and the Sugar Hut Resort, treated
staff and guests to champagne and a huge 30 pound birthday cake at its Soi
5 premises.
As with any business, there are always long-term staff
members and those clocking up 10 and 20 years were recognized for their
contributions to the growth and success of the company over the last 3
decades. Among the night’s festivities was a Miss PIC Beauty Pageant.
The party kicked off with a bang and ceremonies with
Dr. Sunya being joined by Gen. Niphon Paranyanit, management advisor
opening the party.
“Tonight’s 30th anniversary party is for the enjoyment of our
dedicated staff. I feel lucky to have such a capable team spread
throughout the Pattaya International Hospital in Soi 5, along with the PIC
Kitchen, the Jazz Pit, PIC Super Food and the Sugar Hut Resort, all of
whom have contributed to our success over the last 30 years. We have
strived to improve and keep a high level of service and instill it within
each and every member, and those people who have left our employ have gone
on to be successful in their own businesses. We are happy for those people
and that we have been able to contribute to their success as they have
done so for us,” said Dr. Sunya.
Dr.
Sunya pops the cork off the champagne bottle, celebrating 30 years of
success.
Gen.
Niphon Paranyanit, advisor to the board of directors and Dr. Sunya cut the
ribbon to open the festivities.
PIC
staff presented Dr. Sunya Viravaidya with flowers on the occasion of the
30th anniversary.
Gen.
Niphon Paranyanit, PIC management advisor hands over a prize to a Miss PIC
contestant.
AArom
Sapchaoren, from the IPD at the Pattaya International Hospital is crowned
Miss PIC 2004.
Dr.
Sunya Viravaidya presents gifts to the performers.
Dr.
Sunya is surrounded by his team of cheerful and charming staff.
A bevy
of beautiful PIC staff participated in the beauty contest.
Staff
cheer, as the giant 30-pound 30th anniversary cake is made ready for the
cutting.
Pattaya Mail turns 11 whilst Pattaya Blatt learns to walk at 2
To commemorate and celebrate the auspicious dates of the
birth of two of Pattaya’s best known and most read newspapers, a
Buddhist religious ceremony was held at the Pattaya Mail Publishing
Company offices on Second Road on Friday July 23.
Nine monks, led by Phra Khru Patrakijviboon
affectionately known as Acharn Kan, abbot of Wat Huay Yai, chanted prayers
and bestowed blessings on the company and all those who attended. It was
meant to be a quiet affair, just for management and staff, but some
distinguished guests came by to wish us a happy birthday, including Mayor
Niran Wattanasartsathorn.
The ceremonies were held to mark the 11th
Anniversary of the Pattaya Mail, Pattaya’s First English Language
Newspaper on July 23 and the 2nd birthday of the Pattaya
Blatt, the German language newspaper for Thailand, on July 7.
Pattaya Mail in co-operation with Capital TV also
has a very popular television show known as the Pattaya Mail Plus,
which is shown on Sophon Cable TV.
Monks bestowed blessings on the Malhotra family
businesses of Massic Travel and Classic Tailors operating in the same
building.
After the ceremonies everyone was invited to enjoy our
home made lunch prepared by family and friends.
It was an informal affair, but friends who learned that ceremonies were
to be held came by to wish us well. We cannot name all of you here, but we
sincerely thank you very much for your treasured friendship.
Mayor
Niran Wattansartsathorn and Pratheep Malhotra MD of the Pattaya Mail pray
as they make offerings to the monks. Phra Khru Patrakijviboon (2nd
right) and Luang Por Somchai graciously presided at the religious
ceremonies.
Friends
from City Hall, (l-r) Wannapa Wannasri, Mayor Niran Wattansartsathorn,
Ronakit Ekasingh Acting Chief City Clerk and Ekasit Ngampiches, secretary
to the mayor attended the ceremonies.
Prince
Malhotra assists as a monk walks through our offices sprinkling sacred
water.
The
Pattaya Mail and Pattaya Blatt signs are anointed and blessed with sacred
markings.
Tony
Malhotra receives a bouquet from a representative of the Pattaya
International Hospital Group.
Rurkrudee
Suknun, (center) from the Dusit Resort Pattaya congratulates Pattaya
Mail’s Primprao Somsri, (right).
Mayor
Niran is flanked by Peter Malhotra left and Alexander Haeusler GM of the
Royal Cliff Beach Resort bringing best wishes from the management.
Peter
receives best wishes from Sarawan Boontawee from the Marriott Resort &
Spa, Pattaya.
Jate
Sopitpongstorn - General Manager of The Horseshoe Point Resort &
Country Club brings best wishes to the Pattaya Mail.
Natthewee
and Krisana of the Pattaya Mail make sure that there was enough food for
all our guests.
MD of
Emerson Thailand, Bruce and Judy Hoppe (left) smile as Deborah and Paisan
Bunditiyanond (right) from the Rabbit Resort present Peter with an
exquisite work of art.
Guests
are blessed by a monk anointing them with sacred water.
Peter
present sacred offerings to Kees Peperkamp (centre) and Dennis Stark
(right) to hold and make auspicious wishes.
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
Visit Petchabun on your next holiday, there’s lots to
do and plenty to see. Such was the message at last week’s ‘Welcome to
Petchabun’ Road Show at the Central Festival Center.
(L-R)
Niti Kongkrut, director TAT Region 3 Pattaya, Sewee Petchburnin, president
of the Business Association of Petchabun, Direk Thuengfang the governor of
Petchabun, Virawat Khakhai, Pattaya deputy mayor, Thanet
Supornsahasrungsee, president of PBTA and Dr. Nilawan Petchburnin, deputy
chief of industry of Thailand.
With the new government policies encouraging Thais to
travel and discover the treasures of Thailand, the Tourist Authority of
Thailand in cooperation with the Province of Petchabun and the Business
Association of that province, set off on a road show which would take the
promotional team to Chonburi, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai and on to
Khaosarn Road in Bangkok during the month of July.
The
Ancient Srithep Dance held the audience spellbound.
Direk Thuengfang, the governor of Petchabun province
who opened the exhibition on Saturday July 24, heads the road show.
Governor Direk said that the road show is a joint venture to encourage and
assist people of Petchabun to introduce their products under the One
Tambon One Product (OTOP) project, but more importantly to make known to
people from the other regions in Thailand the possibilities of visiting
the province.
OTOP
products from Petchabun Province were a big hit during the road show.
“We the people of Petchabun are very proud of our
heritage.” He went on to say the slogan of Petchabun province, “One
Night in Petchabun extends your life by 1 year” speaks for itself,
referring to the fresh, clean air.
Petchabun also boasts a civilization dating back more
than 2000 years. Some of the more famous places, such as the historical
Srithep Park and the Por Khun Pha Muang monument, draw thousands of
visitors each year.
The governor extended an invitation to everyone in Pattaya and the east
coast to visit Petchabun, saying that Petchabun is easily assessable by 4
major highways and the traveling time by car is only 5 1/2 hours.
Suchada Tupchai
The candle composition festival has been annually
celebrated in the kingdom for hundreds of years. Throughout the rainy
season, Buddhist monks will be staying in their temples to practice the
teachings of Buddha. In the past, candles were the only source of light to
help the monks read the holy book.
The
candle composition festival has been annually celebrated in the kingdom
for hundreds of years.
Today, candles may no longer be practical in most of
the temples, but the department of culture doesn’t want this festive
ceremony to fade away.
So, Banglamung’s culture department, Wat Chaimongkol,
Pattaya police station, Tourism Authority of Thailand Central Region 3,
and Pattaya City Hall last week jointly organized candle composition
festival.
On the
Buddhist Lent day, August 1, devotees will deliver the candles to local
temples to mutually celebrate the beginning of Buddhist Lent.
Surat Mekhawarakul, Banglamung culture department
president and chairman of the culture council, headed the celebration held
at Wat Chaimongkhol.
The festival was also held to commemorate the 6th cycle
birthday of HM the Queen. Besides the candle composing festival, Buddhist
devotees also donated alms to the monks.
On the day, devotees carried their candles in a procession from Wat
Chaimongkol back to their schools, organizations, and offices to prepare
for the upcoming event. On the Buddhist Lent day, August 1, devotees will
deliver the candles to forty-four temples in Pattaya City and the
Banglamung area for the Buddhists to mutually celebrate the beginning of
Buddhist Lent.
