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BCCT goes academic
Dr. Iain
The February networking evening for the British Chamber of Commerce
Thailand (BCCT) was held at the new Mercure Hotel in their up market
‘Ray’s Place’ bar, but with so many attending, they were soon standing
around the swimming pool as well.
Coming out in force was the Asian University with several staff in
attendance, and with Dr. Marie Therese Claes, the dean of the Faculty of
Business, making sure that people knew of the facilities and availability
of subjects taught at the university. There is also an ‘open house’ being
held at the Asian University on March 5 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for
those who would like to inspect their facility first hand.
 (L
to R) Maurice and Renata Bromley with Rodney Bain, BCCT director, discuss
the merits of doing business in the exotic Far East.
Regulars, such as Transpo International’s Pat Gossett, were so pleased
with his company’s mention last month, that he thrust two Transpo pens in
my pocket this time! Others involved in the shipping business were also
present, including Chris Langford, the CEO of Laem Chabang International
Terminal and Anil Singh from LCB 1.
Keith and Samantha Wilson, the directors of Water Engineered Technologies
Thailand were seen drinking anything but water, during the evening, whilst
Dr. Khomsan, the assistant director from the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital,
tried the punch.
Other regulars included Hans-Dieter Westphal from Re-Tech Energy, who
reported that this business which looks at renewable and alternate energy
sources for industry is now catching on, with businesses finally realizing
they do not need to be totally reliant on expensive fossil fuels for
heating and electricity generation for their factories.
The next BCCT networking evening will be announced in the Pattaya Mail.
(L to R) Dr Iain, Chris Langford, the CEO of
Laem Chabang International Terminal and Pat Gossett of Transpo
International discuss wine shipping on the Eastern Seaboard.
A pair of lovely ladies brighten up the scene.
(L to R) The BCCT’s February
networking was held at the new Mercure Hotel in their up market ‘Ray’s Place’ bar.
Residents at Karunyawet Home
enjoy Valentine’s Day party for the disabled
Narisa Nitikarn
A Valentine’s Day party held on February 14 at Karunyawet Home for the
Disabled attracted more than 300 disabled people from the Elderly Home, the
Elderly Social Welfare Development Center of Banglamung, Chonburi Hospital
Elderly Club, and the Apakorn Elderly Club of Sattahip.
Deputy governor of Chonburi, Thongtawee Pimsen opened the event, which has
been held now for three years in succession. Amongst the attractions were
dancing, songs and games, aimed at promoting friendships and self-esteem
amongst the participants.
Opening the party was a dance performed by deaf people, demonstrating that
although this group could not hear, they could dance perfectly to the music.
They received warm applause, and saw the party off to a fine start.
Thongtawee cut the flowered ribbon for the official opening and gave a
speech, saying that Valentine’s Day can be dated back to February 14 in the
Christian era year 270, and therefore it has existed for 1,736 years. The
sentiment is, however, universal, which is that love is important to
everyone.
Following the opening ceremony was a tom-tom show from the Apakorn Kiatwong
Elderly Home.
Chonburi Deputy Governor
Thongtawee Pimsen (center) cuts the ceremonial ribbon to open the party for
the elderly and disabled.
Deaf people demonstrate that
although they cannot hear, they can dance perfectly to the music.
Residents display how they
exercise at the Karunyawet Home for the Disabled.
Apakorn Kiatwong Elderly Home
residents obviously enjoy performing their tom-tom show.
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