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Happy Birthday to HRH Princess Chulabhorn

Buildings on Koh Larn’s Samae Beach demolished

City Scope

Thousands gather for merit making ceremony marking HM the King’s anniversary

Sikhs observe 400th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Police raid illegal abortion clinic operating on upper floor of traditional massage parlour

19-year-old girl acted as decoy in mugger gang

Owner of antique store claims to have been assaulted by police officer

Two debt collectors arrested with amphetamines

Man shot dead in row over World Cup gambling

Navy program sends 250 rehabilitated drug users back into society

City hall attempts to lift the lid on manhole thieves with rewards for arrests

Extreme delays in road works causing hardships for residents

Pattaya City Mobile Service rolls into Chumsai Community


Happy Birthday to HRH Princess Chulabhorn

A gifted scientist Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn inspects one of the Royal Projects.

HRH Princess Chulabhorn visits the Chulabhorn 36 Marine Project whose main objective is to conserve environment and marine natural resources.

by Peter Cummins
Special Correspondent , Pattaya Mail 
Photo courtesy of the Bureau of the Royal Household

Born on July 4, 1957, Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn is the youngest daughter of Their Majesties King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand and herself has two daughters, the princesses Siribhachudhabhorn and Adityadornkitikhun. 
Princess Chulabhorn graduated from the Faculty of Science and Arts at Kasetsart University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organic Chemistry, First Class Honours, in 1979, following with a doctorate in 1985, being awarded a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Organic Chemistry from Mahidol University in July of that year, capping off a record of excellent academic achievement. 
In 1986, she was appointed as an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry in London and was awarded the Einstein Gold Medal by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 
The following year, she undertook Post-doctoral studies in Germany, and has since been a visiting professor at universities in Japan, Germany, and the United States, as well as holding Honorary Doctorates from nine universities around the world.  
Her Royal Highness is chairperson of the Working Group on the Chemistry of Natural Products collaborative program between the Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science and the National Research Council of Thailand. 
The Princess has received international recognition for her scientific accomplishments, resulting in her appointment to various United Nations posts, namely special advisor to the United Nations Environment Program and member of the Special High-Level Council for the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction of the United Nations. 
As a result of her experience as a scientist, the Princess became aware of the difficulties Thai researchers have in obtaining the necessary funding for their research and so, in 1987, she established the Chulabhorn Research Institute to provide a new fund-raising agency for such research. 
This institute now acts as a focal point for the exchange of intellectual and other resources in Thailand, for the purpose of solving urgent problems confronting the country in areas of health, environment, and agriculture. 
As president of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, the Princess currently directs five special research projects; the AIDS program, a programme on restoration and integrated development of the flood-affected areas in Southern Thailand, seawater irrigation for cultivation of economic marine species and preservation of the mangrove forests, a rabies eradication programme, with a special project for accelerated immunization in five southern provinces in Thailand.  
Through these programs the Princess plays an auspicious role in improving the environment and living standard of the villagers in a number of Thai provinces. 
One of the vitally-important duties the Princess has undertaken in the immediate past, has been the establishment of the Ban Namsai Community Project, to assist the victims of the 2004 Tsunami, by applying the expertise of the biotechnology and sea life experience of the Department of Sea and Coastal Resources, of the Chulabhorn Research Institute, to alleviate the suffering of the people affected, by this freak of nature.  
On the occasion of HM the Queen’s sixth cycle, seventy-second birthday on 12 August, 2004, and the third decade of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, the Princess Presided over and presented Third Thai-China Relationship Concerts in October 2005 at different locations in the Kingdom.
 Last year, on her fourth cycle, forty-eighth birthday, the Princess delivered the address, Innovative Scientific Paradigms in Cancer Chemotherapy, aimed at supporting researchers and scientists at the highest levels of Biomedical and Life Sciences in Thailand.
The honoured Innovative Scientific Paradigms in Cancer Chemotherapy speech for HRH Princess Chulabhorn was held for the third time.
The Chulabhorn Research Institute, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Ministries of Health and the Environment, held a broad-ranging Technical Subjects Meeting on the Environment of Asia and the Pacific, held in Manila, December last year. Representatives of many Asia-Pacific countries, vitally interested in the affects of waste, pollution and other toxic substances on the environment and health, contribute to this important area of human development. 
More recently, (just last week, in fact), the Princess delivered the keynote address to participants at the Fifth International Symposium on Chromatography of Natural Products, at the Polish Academy of Science and the Phytochemical Society of Europe, held at the Medical University of Lublin, Poland. 
But, probably one of the most outstanding events in the life of this talented and hard-working Princess – especially in view of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol’s accession to the Thai Throne, being celebrate this year – is the day, some 16 years ago, when she went to Cambridge, near Boston, Massachusetts.  
Cambridge is generally known as home of the prestigious Harvard University. But for the Thai people, the name of the city also brings a special warm feeling, for it is where the country’s beloved Monarch was born. When Princess Chulabhorn visited the city, it was more than a personal sentimental visit to her father’s birthplace. It was an official occasion of pride and was joy both for Thais and for the citizens of Cambridge: the inauguration of the King Bhumibol Square in honour of “Baby Songkhla”, as His Majesty was identified on his birth certificate at the Mt Auburn Hospital in 1927, when his father Prince Songkhla was a medical student in the United States. 
The city of Cambridge passed a resolution, “by acclamation” to dedicate “King Bhumibol Square”, in recognition of the King’s birth in Cambridge, as well as to acknowledge his world-renowned achievements and dedication to the welfare of the Thai people. - as was overwhelmingly demonstrated by the huge number of royal guests who came to Thailand to honour our King, earlier this month.  Hundreds of Thais and Americans crowded in to the new Bhumibol Square, to witness the event and the street sign reads: “King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Born December 5, 1927, Mt. Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, Massachusetts.” It also bears the “tri-couleur” of the Thai flag.
The Princess then delivered a speech to thank the city of Cambridge. The square, she said, was more than a reminder of His Majesty’s birth because it also embodied the common goals of both countries to work the benefit of humanity.
Thank you Princess Chulabhorn for your own lifetime of dedication.
All of us at the Pattaya Mail, the Pattaya Blatt and Pattaya Mail on TV join the whole Kingdom in wishing Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn a Most Happy 49th Birthday, on the fourth of July, 2006.

 


Buildings on Koh Larn’s Samae Beach demolished

City enforces the law on public land encroachment

Narisa Nitikarn
Armed with a court order from the Chonburi Court of Appeal, a demolition crew directed by Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh and Koh Larn chief investigation officer Pol Lt Col Jitpon Thongcumvun on June 15 began work on removing illegal buildings at the island’s Samae Beach area.

Demolition crew tear down buildings on public land just 300 meters from Koh Larn’s Samae Beach.

The court case concerning the property had been under consideration for almost a year before judgment was handed down against the five people involved in the case. As crews began work a few began to protest the court’s decision.
Koh Larn residents have fought Pattaya city hall in court for almost a year over ownership rights, with residents calling for title deeds. Chonburi administration handed Pattaya legal governing rights to property in 1967 for the purpose of conservation and tourism. However, residents’ misunderstanding of the issue saw them plead their case in the Chonburi Court of Appeal, leaving them dejected and angry over the court’s decision against them.
“Under the law, Pattaya city employees have the right to remove these properties. The five offenders, Chom Tungthamasathit, Aree Wisetnakhon, Winai Khamdee, Chim Ngernpiaum and Pisarn Narongsri had appealed to the courts but lost their respective case in September/October last year. The buildings on public land that they claim to own will be torn down,” Pol Lt Col Jitpon told reporters, as work was about to begin.
He went on to say that the city had already issued notices for the five people to remove the offending structures in October last year under the 1992 amended clause 43 (2).
The temporary structures of the five people are located on 312 rai of public land to which Pattaya City is the legal owner.
Deputy Mayor Ronakit spoke with Weerawat Kwanmuang, one resident claiming land rights who was having his house demolished.
“The demolition is being carried out under a court order after a notice to do so had been posted well in advance,” said Ronakit.
In Weerawat’s case, he had failed to abide by the order refusing to de-construct the building, even after his request for land ownership was refused.
“Whatever the case may be, we (the city) will try and help those affected as quickly as possible,” said Ronakit.
Weerawat protested, saying that the court’s decision was not yet final as to who owned the land on which his house stood and that the city was acting ahead of time. Weerawat said he would continue to fight the case to the bitter end.
“What happens if the court decides that I can stay here? You’ve already demolished the house. Who is going to be responsible for this,” said Weerawat, also claiming that he still had the right to stay on the land. He added that he would continue to stay where he was regardless of the consequences.
Weerawat Kwanmuang is one of the 52 people who had applied for title deeds under 1979 legislation. The land was surveyed and measured in 1985 but they had not received the title deeds some nine years later, after the issue was closed.
“My family and I will remain here regardless of what happens. We’ve been here for over ten years,” claimed Weerawat.
Police suggested to the disgruntled resident that he make a police report stating his case and to also guarantee that he would not rebuild on public property in the future

Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh (2nd left) watches as Pol. Lt. Col. Jitpon Thongcumvun (right), Koh Larn chief investigation officer explains the law to Weerat Kwanmuang (left) concerning the demolition of the Samae Beach property.


City Scope: Mayor announces plan to open old areas of Naklua to tourists

Narisa Nitikarn
Plans are being drawn up to beautify parts of Sukhumvit Road and to provide walkways in Naklua in an endeavour to draw more visitors to the older parts of Pattaya.
At the monthly meet-the-people session with the local media and residents on June 19 Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn outlined the new plans, and also spoke on the construction of Jomtien Second Road.

Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn at the recording session of the ‘Meet the people’ program.

“In 2007 construction will begin on Jomtien Second Road where we have planned to place all services such as water, phone, electrical and TV cabling underground before construction. This is so we do not face the same problems we’ve had with Pattaya Beach Road,” said Niran.
The mayor went on to reveal the intended plans for Sukhumvit Road, citing numerous complaints from residents over the state of the city’s main arterial entrance He said that feasibility studies are currently being carried out.
“Additionally, new footpaths are planned for the old part of Naklua as part of the administration’s concept of breathing new life into the older areas of Pattaya and promote them as another destination for visitors to the city,” the mayor said, adding that the city had to clarify the selling point in order to attract tourists to visit the area.
The monthly meet-the-people session is recorded and relayed to the public through the media. The aim is to seek solutions to problems that affect residents in the city’s four electorates. The June 19 meeting was the 10th in the series. The public are invited to air their issues with city administrators and councilors. City officials have further gained popularity with this strategy of going back to basics.


Thousands gather for merit making ceremony marking HM the King’s anniversary

Citizens of Pattaya gathered to give alms and offerings to the 599 monks.

Vimolrat Singnikorn
Five hundred and ninety-nine Buddhist monks from 70 temples in Pattaya City gathered on June 19 to make merit to mark the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s accession to the throne.
City hall placed 75 tables along Beach Road in South Pattaya, starting from the old pier area, where food was offered to the monks. Traffic was stopped at the Tops intersection all the way to South Pattaya for the safety of the public, and prayer books were distributed as souvenirs to all those participating.
Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn lit candles and joss sticks, and amongst other officials taking part were Deputy Mayor Verawat Khakhay, Chaiwat Charoensuk, director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Region 3 Office, Banglamung district chief Supakit Thammasatidman, and Nawarat Khakhay, president of the local restaurateurs association.
Thousands of people turned out, despite the rain that fell shortly before the ceremony began, and yellow was the color of choice for clothing in recognition of the Royal anniversary.

Members of the business community pay their homage to HM the King.


Sikhs observe 400th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Pilgrims pay homage to the Sri Guru Granth Sahib placed on the golden throne at the Sikh Gurudwara.

June 16, 2006 was observed by Sikhs as the 400th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Guru of the ‘House of Guru Nanak’.
The Sikh Community in Pattaya conducted a special prayer service for this occasion. Non-stop, continuous recital of the Scriptures of the Holy Granth commenced from the morning of 14th June and ended on 16th June. Free meals were served on all the three days. After the morning congregation on the 16th, stalls serving free cold drinks to people were erected at various locations through out the city. It was a big event and the community was pleased to serve all, irrespective of their class, culture and faith..
Guru Arjun Dev was born on 15 April 1563 and died on 30 May 1606. He can be credited as the first interfaith teacher who taught tolerance. He constructed the Harmandar Sahib, which is popularly known as the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India and compiled the Holy Scriptures called Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
He was the first martyr of the Sikhs, having been put to death because the Emperor Jehangir was concerned that so many people were converting to this new religion. He was tortured by being placed on a hot iron plate and having boiling sand poured over his body. When he asked for drinking water, he was refused. Followers of Sikhism today commemorate this by handing out cold water and ice creams.


Police raid illegal abortion clinic operating on upper floor of traditional massage parlour

Boonlua Chatree
An illegal abortion clinic that was using a traditional massage service as a front was raided by police during the evening of June 22 and its operator, by profession an assistant nurse, was arrested.

A dejected Mrs. Romaya Sukasem following the police raid of her illegal abortion clinic..

Pol Col Supapol Arunsit, commander-in-chief of the tourist police, had received a report from a woman that SP Thai Traditional Massage, located at Soi Yume off Central Pattaya Road, was operating an abortion clinic. The woman said that her sister had gone to the clinic for an abortion. The clinic demanded 7,000 baht for the service, but the abortion failed. The clinic demanded a further 4,000 baht and refused to allow the patient to leave until the money had been paid. Therefore the woman filed a complaint with the police.
The tourist police obtained a warrant and with a team that included Pol. Capt. Amnat Phusit, deputy inspector with responsibilities for women and child protection in Region 2 went to the premises.
The officers discovered that the ground floor of the commercial building was open for Thai traditional massage, but that on the upper floor the complainant’s sister was lying on a bed bleeding, following an abortion. She was transferred for treatment to Banglamung Hospital. On another bed was an 18-year-old girl who had an uncompleted abortion, the fetus remaining inside the womb. She was also transferred to the hospital for treatment.
Mrs. Romaya Sukasem, 44, admitted to the police that she provided an abortion service. She said she was an assistant nurse by profession and because of her experience she had opened her own abortion clinic. The cost of an abortion corresponded to the month of the pregnancy: one month cost 2,000 baht, two months cost 5,000 baht, and four to five months cost 7,000 to 10,000 baht.
A search of the premises revealed over 100 items for use in providing abortions and related medical services. Mrs. Romaya was charged with illegally running an abortion clinic and with administering Diazepam, a Class 4 medical drug.


19-year-old girl acted as decoy in mugger gang

Boonlua Chatree
A girl who acted as a decoy in a gang of muggers was caught in the early hours of June 20 when they robbed a pedestrian in the soi behind the Welcome Plaza Hotel.

The victim points to the girl decoy that enticed him with her charms
Police received a radio report that three people who had threatened an 18-year-old Thai man with a knife and stolen two mobile phones from him were fleeing on a bronze-gray Honda Wave motorcycle, and officers went in pursuit. The motorcycle was spotted near the Grand Sole Hotel, where the riders abandoned the vehicle and fled into the woodlands. The girl, Miss Krongkarn, age 19, was seized.
She told officers that she and her two male accomplices, named as Ton and Note, acted as a gang with herself as the decoy. They had seen the Thai man walking alone, and she had enticed him into a deserted soi where her two companions robbed him at knifepoint.
Police charged Krongkarn with being an accomplice to armed robbery, and Ton and Note are being sought.


Owner of antique store claims to have been assaulted by police officer

Boonlua Chatree
The owner of an antique furniture shop on Sukhumvit Road has filed a complaint with Pattaya municipal police saying that he had been assaulted by three men, one of whom was a police officer.

Amnuay Lilakachornkit files a complaint against an errant police officer.
Amnuay Lilakachornkit, 61, said that he was sat drinking alone at Wanlasaen Pub on Pattaya Third Road when one of the three men stood on his foot. When Amnuay protested one of the men who the victim said was a police officer grabbed him by the throat and pushed him against a tree. The officer then hit him in the stomach with a metal pole. The three men told Amnuay that if he didn’t want any further trouble to go home.
The duty officer at Pattaya police station told Amnuay to go and get a medical examination at the hospital and said the officer in question would be called in for investigation.


Two debt collectors arrested with amphetamines

Boonlua Chatree
Two debt collectors working for a Pattaya loan shark were arrested for drug use in the early hours of June 24.
A policeman on patrol at Soi 17 in South Pattaya saw the two men parking a Honda Wave motorcycle near Atasit Villa Village and found their manner suspicious. The two men ran off when the officer approached, but were caught. Wuttichai Khunviset, 21, was carrying seven amphetamine pills concealed in a coffee sachet, and five lewd CDs. Samruay Suekram, 24, was carrying 90,000 baht in cash.
The pair admitted to officers that they worked as debt collectors for a loan shark and at the time of the arrest were waiting for a debtor to make a payment. The amphetamines were bought in Soi Korphai. Urine tests resulted positive and the two were charged with possession and consumption of category 1 drugs.


Man shot dead in row over World Cup gambling

Boonlua Chatree
A man who won a bet on the Germany-Ecuador match in the World Cup series was shot dead by the man who owed him the money.
Banglamung Hospital notified police in the early hours of June 21 that a man had been shot at a food shop on Sukhumvit Road, and was dead on arrival. Officers arriving at the hospital emergency room found the body of Nuwat Yangsrap, 45, of Samut Prakarn. He was an employee of a car company at Laem Chabang. He had been shot once by a 9 mm bullet to the middle of his face above the nose.
Police also went to the scene of the shooting. In front of a television set in the food shop was a table with four beer cans. There was a large quantity of blood, and one shell casing from a 9mm weapon.
Five witnesses were questioned. Officers discovered that Nuwat was reading the Sports Pool magazine, with coverage on the World Cup, and that a man named Kai, surname unknown, was with him. Both bet on the match between Germany and Ecuador. Nuwat bet on Germany, which won 2:0. Kai refused to pay Nuwat. They argued, and Kai shot the deceased before fleeing in his black Mercedes Benz S 280 in the direction of Bangkok.
Police investigated and discovered the real name of Kai. They have applied for a warrant of arrest from Pattaya District Court.


Navy program sends 250 rehabilitated drug users back into society

The youth are blessed by monks before their return to society.

Patcharapol Panrak
The Wiwatpolamuang Royal Thai Navy School completed a 120-day rehabilitation program for 250 young drug abusers on June 20.
The school, which comes under the Field Artillery Regiment of the Marine Corps, was set up in response to the Rehabilitation of Drug Users Act 2002. School director Captain Boonchit Poolpitak had overseen the training of the latest intake, who were selected by the Drug Behavior Control Bureau of the Ministry of Justice.
The 250 on the course underwent an intensive new program from the Thanyarak Institute at the Department of Medical Services of the Health Department.
The training is similar to that provided for Marine Corps cadets, and includes tutorials on the traditions and values of the Navy. Course members are also taught vocational work such as motorcycle and electronics repairs, and woodworking skills.
There are three steps in the actual rehabilitation process: welcoming and orientation, rehabilitation, and preparing for a return to society.
Vice Admiral Siwichai Sirisalee, commander of the Marine Corps at Sattahip, conducted the closing ceremony, which included presenting behavior certificates. The students took an oath and swore they would not use or sell drugs. Monks prayed and sprinkled holy water on the students, who were then reunited with parents and relatives who had come to the school to take them home and begin the process of rehabilitating them back into society.

The rehabilitated kids take an oath and drink sanctified water, swearing that they would never go back to using or selling drugs.


City hall attempts to lift the lid on manhole thieves with rewards for arrests

More than 600 covers go missing over one-year period

Deputy Mayor Wuttisak Rermkitjakarn points at one of the hundreds of manholes without a lid.

Ariyawat Nuamsawat
Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn announced on June 21, measures intended to control the theft of drainage manhole covers in Pattaya, calling a meeting of representatives of Banglamung and Pattaya police and the 27 communities throughout Pattaya.
Virat Jirasriphaitoon, director of Pattaya Public Works said that the stolen steel manhole covers cost 3,000 baht each. Since June of last year 667 have disappeared, adding up to a total value of 2,001,000 baht.
The disappearance of the manhole covers is a danger for locals and visitors alike, and to have open holes in the road is clearly bad for the image of Pattaya as an international tourist city. In the past the Public Works Department has tried to resolve the matter by sending out patrols, but due to the size of the city it is difficult to oversee the situation. Pattaya City Council has therefore requested the assistance of Banglamung and Pattaya police to keep their eyes open in cooperation with municipal officers and volunteer rescue officers.
Most of the manhole covers have disappeared along Sukhumvit Road, with the road connecting Soi Jularatt and Sukhumvit Soi 9 and 11 being also badly hit. Pattaya City Council is now offering rewards totaling 50,000 baht to those providing information leading to the arrest of the thieves and buyers, with 10,000 baht going to the informant, 20,000 baht to the arresting team and 20,000 baht to the police team in charge of the case.
Pol Lt Col Sutham Chawseethong, Pattaya crime suppression officer said to watch out for suspicious looking open-backed vehicles parked in unlit sois at nighttime. Additional officers will be sent out from 03.00 hrs, he said. Anyone who sees manhole covers being stolen can call the radio center on 0 3842 7960 or notify police officers.


Extreme delays in road works causing hardships for residents

Similar complaints heard from all construction sites in the city

Narisa Nitikarn
Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn, city councilor Banlue Kullavanij and officials from the public works department made a snap visit to Sukhumvit Soi 21 on June 22 after receiving complaints from the public on the state of road construction there, and the difficulties of traveling along the thoroughfare.

The foreman of the construction company tells Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn (right) and Banlue Kullavanij that too much rain caused the delays.
On arrival the team found the road wet and muddy, with drainage pipes scattered along its entire length. Dhiraphaitoon Partnership had been hired to lay the pipes and the steel concrete reinforced road by Pattaya City Council over the period from 7 November 2005 to 24 June 2006. When the foreman was asked the reason for the delay the team was informed that the contractor had delayed the start of the work until April and there remained only two days before the project was stipulated to be completed.
Dhiraphaitoon project manager Sompong Suviphant said that the reason for the late start was because there was a lot of rainfall between November and March. During the delay preparations and arrangements were completed, but when they actually got down to carry out the work they met with even heavier rainfall, resulting in even more delays.
The mayor, after seeing the state of the road and hearing the explanations ordered that the road be tidied up so that the public can use it. The contractor will be fined for the delay.


Pattaya City Mobile Service rolls into Chumsai Community

Mr. Wattana Chantanawaranon (Deputy Mayor of Pattaya City) led Pattaya City Councilors in distributing supplies to lower income families.

Ariyawat Nuamsawat
Pattaya City’s mobile community service roadshow rolled into Chumsai Pattaya Community on June 20, with free services and supplies for the residents being provided by public and private sector organizations.
Deputy Mayor Wattana Chantanawaranon led the team of councilors, city hall officials and service providers. On offer for residents were medical checks, eyesight testing, dentistry, pet vaccinations, hair cuts performed by The Vocational Training Center in Honour of The Thirty-Sixth Birthday Anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Foundation, electrical and electronic equipment repair by the Redemptorist Vocational School, foot massage, legal advice, and an employment service provided by the Labor Department in Chonburi.
Tiwa Thongnak, chairman of the Chumsai Pattaya Community, said that most residents are workers and vendors who need support from the official departments at city hall.
Wattana said that each month the mobile service visits one of Pattaya’s 27 communities, and apart from the services provided it gives residents the opportunity for making contact with city hall personnel without the time and expense needed to travel into the city center.
The roadshow also delivers foodstuffs such as rice and dry foods to lower income families as part of the response to the government project for a solution to the poverty problem.

Even Fluffy received a beauty treatment.

Hair Cuts given by trainees at HRH Princess Sirindhorn Vocational Training Center.

The Redemptorist Vocational School technicians repaired electronic equipment.

The used clothing stand drew a lot of attention.