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Prom Duangbandit dies at 86
Boonlua Chatree
Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawalee graciously sent a
wreath to convey her condolences to family and friends of Prom Duangbandit
who passed away at on September 21 the age of 86. Funeral rites were held at
Tripitaka hall, Chaiyamongkhol Temple, South Pattaya.
 Her
Royal Highness Princess Soamsawalee graciously sent a wreath to convey her
condolences to family and friends of Prom Duangbandit who recently passed
away at the age of 86.
Police Colonel Kamolchai Tienrungroj, superintendent of
Pattaya police station, representing Her Royal Princess Soamsawalee brought
a wreath to place on Prom Duangbandit’s casket.
Many police officers, businessmen and members of the
public attended the ceremonies to pay their last respects. Prom’s passing
brought sadness to his son, Police Captain Tanat Duangbandit, vice-police
administration inspector, and the family. He was admired as a man who taught
his children well.
The Pattaya Mail Publishing Co. Ltd. sends condolences to Prom’s family
and friends on their sad loss.
Elvis, the “King” rocks
at the Green Bottle
Suchada Tupchai
Sopin Thappajug, MD of the Green Bottle Pub on Second
Road organized a special month long program featuring Pattaya’s famous
Elvis Presley impersonator, Jaruek Wiriyakit, who entertained the packed
venue with the King of Rock ‘n Roll’s best known songs. Jaruek is
president of the Thailand Professional Musicians Club and president of the
Elvis Presley fan club.
 Sopin
Thappajug (right), organized a special month long program at the Green
Bottle Pub featuring Pattaya’s famous Elvis Presley impersonator, Jaruek
Wiriyakit (left).
Jaruek’s stage act is a favorite in the city. He
started out with quick rhythms and then switched to slow songs, as the
crowd applauded and danced well into the night.
The Rock ‘n Roll night included an Elvis look-alike
contest with contestants dressed in dazzling costumes, games, prizes and
discount prices on food and beverages.
Sopin said the pub organized this program to entertain Elvis fans
because they still remember him and love his songs.
Farewell Bua – best of luck
The pub’s popular waitress is moving on to a new career
Suchada Tupchai
Shenanigans Irish Pub, managed by Kim Fletcher, held a
farewell party on September 19 for Buaphan “Bua” Endornpradoo, who has
worked there as a waitress for 4 years. Colleagues and regulars wished her
the best of luck in her new job and agreed that she had been an excellent
worker and that they were all very sorry to see her leave.
Colleagues,
friends and customers wish Buaphan Endornpradoo best of luck in her new
career.
Bua said that she had started work at Shenanigans about
four and a half years ago after being recommended by a friend. She said
that she had thoroughly enjoyed her time there and loved the working
environment, her colleagues and the customers. With a little laugh and a
bright smile, Bua said, “When I was first introduced to Khun Kim, I found
him a little fierce at first, but soon learned that he is a great boss with
an extremely good heart.”
She explained that her new position involves working in
the reception area of a real estate company. She will have to meet and
greet all of the company’s customers which is the kind of work she has
always loved doing. Whilst she is looking forward to her new career she did
admit to feeling a little sad at leaving Shenanigans and said that she will
miss all of her colleagues and the bar’s regular customers.
Bua then blew out the candles on her farewell cake and distributed
portions to the attending guests. Kim presented Bua with a lavish bouquet
of flowers and thanked her for being such a valued member of his staff for
the past 4 years.
Dorli Piller celebrates birthday in style
Elfi Seitz
It was birthday time again for Dorli Piller, one of
Pattaya’s best known Swiss, who celebrated the occasion in her Little Hill
home.
 Dorli
with little Isabel and husband Erich.
A beautifully arranged buffet was laid on by the Royal
Cliff Grand Hotel. Executive chef Walter Thenisch, his wife and son Michael
were also present.
The who’s-who in Pattaya’s German speaking community turned up to
congratulate the much-loved and charming Dorli. Naturally, Joanna Pasonthong
and 11 of her 14 children were also there. The older children performed a
few dances they had rehearsed themselves. The Royal Cliff house band
provided the musical background and the accompaniment to “Happy
Birthday”, sung by the little Isabel Kirschmann for her dear friend.
The Place I was Born
Dr. Iain Corness
When an artist begins to become recognized, it is very
easy for their necessary ego to become overpowering. Without an ego to drive
them forward, a struggling artist can very quickly give up. Consequently,
when you come across an artist like Jessada Kongsommart, who dedicates his
art exhibition at the Art Café, Naklua, to “The Place I was Born”
and even donates a painting to be auctioned, with the proceeds to go to his
primary school in Kalasin, you know this is a man who has not forgotten his
roots, no matter how humble. And when describing the fabrics that are so
often featured in his paintings, simply says, “My Mum makes these.”
 Jo
Stetten (right) landlord of Art Café introduces Jessada Kongsommart
before opening the exhibition.
A true professional artist is neither a dauber nor a
dabbler. It is a profession like any other, with a longer
‘apprenticeship’ than most. Jessada Kongsammart has now served his
apprenticeship. Twelve years, including four years at Burapha University
studying Fine Arts have produced a rare talent.
This talent was displayed in the two dozen paintings
unveiled at the Art Café last week. Jo Stetten, the GM of the Art Café,
has made this restaurant a central point for the art community, and
therefore a very logical place for exhibitions, this being the second of
Jessada’s to be held there.
 These
two ladies are mesmerised by the beauty of Jessada’s work.
Jessada’s works are in many private collections these
days, including two magnificent pieces purchased by Jan Olav and Mio Aamlid,
which I have long admired. His ability to capture the substance and
‘movement’ of Thai fabrics on canvas is uncanny in its technique, and
quite frankly I found myself staring at some of the canvases in the
exhibition, wondering at his control over light and shade.
Make no mistake about this young man, he is not an Isaan
boy come good, he is an Isaan boy who revels in the history of his region
and delights in his roots. He is an Isaan boy making his origins come good.
The exhibition finishes on the 17th of this month, and with canvases
starting at 3,500 baht they represent a great starting point for anyone with
an eye to starting their own collection.
Man donates life savings to help people regain their sight
B. Phillip Webb Jr.
Kalasin - A 73-year-old man in
Kalasin, Isaan, Phoomlai Thungphut, has devoted his entire fortune to help
poor and partially blind people regain their sight.
 Phoomlai
Thungphut
Phoomlai donated more than 1,320,000 baht to the Hope for
the Poor and Blind program after being inspired by a local plea of one of
its directors.
Living in his son’s house in Kalasin, Phoomlai also
decided that after his death, his body should be used by student at any
university specializing in autopsy techniques.
According to the association, in the lead-up to the Lunar
New Year, it spent over 5.5 million baht on a range of health projects
including eye surgery for more than 3,000 poor patients.
The money also funded harelip operations for 600 children, 100
wheelchairs for handicapped people and health care services for ethnic
minorities in northeast provinces.
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