Pattaya witnesses largest ever local Khao Pansa candle procession

This beautiful float was one of the over 44 different floats that took part in the annual Khao Pansa candle procession in Pattaya. The event, held to mark the beginning of Buddhist Lent, enjoyed its largest ever turnout. (For more on this religious event)

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Anti-substance abuse campaign underway

To commemorate HM the Queen’s 6th cycle birthday

Statistics from the Diseases Control Department, Ministry of Public Health revealed that apparently the problem of excessive drinking and smoking are rampant in the nation, especially the provinces of Bangkok, Pattanee, Rayong, Nakorn Ratchasima, and Chonburi. It also said kids tended to start taking narcotics and drinking alcohol at a very young age. Research also shows that unluckily most of the off-track kids mimic the mischievous acts from their irresponsible parents and passionate heroes.

Recently the public and private sectors have campaigned to bring about better awareness of the dangers of these vices and are working continuously to convince people to reduce this addiction.

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NEWS

Pattaya mobile community service on the move

OUR COMMUNITY

Dhaka Inn Guesthouse and Sajna Restaurant officially open

Zaher Ali, a Bangladeshi businessman and managing director of Dhaka Inn Guesthouse and Sajna Restaurant, welcomed guests during the official opening of his innovative business complex last week.

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FEATURES

A farang’s look at Buddhist Lent

Last weekend we had the beginning of Buddhist lent (Khao Pansa) preceded by Asalabucha Day. We have run numerous stories over the years on the event in the Pattaya Mail, but what does it mean, especially to foreign residents?

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SOCIAL SCENE

Judy Hoppe, (center) President of the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya celebrated her birthday at the Mata Hari Brasserie with some friends recently. Seen enjoying a splendid dinner and fine company are (l-r) Peter Malhotra, Alvi Sinthuvanik, Bruce Hoppe,MD-Emerson Thailand, Sue K.-Consultant/Training Manager-Thai German Institute (TGI), Tom Zofkie-Copeland Thailand and Dilip Sathe, Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering of Copeland Corp-Sydney Ohio, USA.

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SPORTS

225 teams compete in the Pattaya Petong Open 2004

Petong, a game that not many know about, was first introduced into Thailand by HRH Princess Sri Nakharin Phra Barom Rachachonanee, the Princess Mother. Since its introduction people of all levels of society have adopted the game and schools all over Thailand are encouraged to promote the sport in their list of sporting activities.

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