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Sontaya Khunplome, Advisor to the Prime Minister (right), Mrs Satil Khunplome, President of the Eastern Women’s Association and Chanyuth Hengtrakul, MP for Chonburi, congratulate Lion Vilawan Hengtrakul who was installed as President of the Lions Club Chonburi-Bangsaen for the year 2006-07. The ceremonies took place at the Tide Resort Hotel, Bangsaen


Dusit Resort, Pattaya in cooperation with Pattaya City recently organized “Don’t Throw It Away” charity drive to mark a series of activities culminating to the World Environment Day. Recycled goods were donated to Wat Suan Kaew, a temple in Nonthaburi famous for its ingenious recycling methods to raise funds for the elderly. Photo shows Pattaya Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn (far right) with the managers of Dusit Resort, Pattaya Waran Chalermritthichai (3rd from left), Administration Manager; and Prawes Akanimart (2nd, left), the hotel’s Green Leaf Foundation President, handing over recyclable goods to Phra Phayom Kanlayano, the abbot of Wat Suan Kaew


The Thai Hotels Association (THA), Eastern Chapter held their monthly meeting at Bella Villa Cabana recently. The guest speaker Apichart Sankary (seated, 5th left), president of Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), spoke on Marketing Strategies on Scandinavian Market and Travel Business Trends in 2006-2007. Photo shows seated from left, Stephane Bringer, Sophon Vongchatchainont, Alisa Phanthusak, THA 2nd vice president; Chatchawal Supachayanont, THA (Eastern Chapter) president; Apichart Sankary, ATTA president; Dr. Viphandh Roengpithya, president of Asian University; and Bundarik Kusolvit, THA 1st vice president.


Achana Snitwongse Na Ayudhaya, Managing Director of the Montien Hotel, Pattaya celebrated her birthday recently by hosting a lunch for children at the Nongpung School in Roi-Et province where by she also donated educational requirements.


Family and friends helped Shelley Quirke celebrate her birthday at Jameson’s Irish Pub recently.


Hans Spoerri, Group GM and Saran Nimihut Manager of the Siam Bayshore Resort & Spa keep a watchful eye over the fire safety training course for their staff recently.