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German-speaking Catholic Community visits Pattaya
Father Clemens Fabry
celebrates mass at St Niklaus Church in Pattaya.
Peter Nordhues
Members of the German-speaking Catholic community in Bangkok traveled to
St Niklaus Church in Pattaya on September 23, where they attended a service
conducted by Father Clemens Fabry.
Father Clemens took this opportunity to announce his willingness to once
again hold a regular service in the German language at Pattaya. He said that
he had first attempted this two years ago, but had then stopped for a number
of reasons, including the fact that St Niklaus Church is too large for the
relatively small number of attendees.
Currently, however, Father Clemens is considering the use of the chapel in
the Redemptorist Center on the Sukhumvit Road for this purpose. The plan is
to carry out the service there on every last Saturday of the month, at 11
p.m.
Father Clemens is also willing to hold a house service at one of the
members’ houses in Pattaya, and an opportunity for confession will be
established as well.
The chairman of the church council, Domenikus von Peskatore, who
participated in the excursion declared in favor for the plans, and gave his
full support.
After the service, the visitors from Bangkok took their lunch in Pattaya and
visited on their way back to Bangkok the new Suvannabhumi Airport.
For your health
Pattaya City Expats Club meeting Sept 30
Dr. Oliver Meyer speaks to the
Pattaya City Expats Club meeting on Sept 30.
This week Pattaya City Expats Club heard from Dr. Oliver
Meyer, a Swiss citizen now practicing in Pattaya. He has passed all the medical
tests to practice in Thailand which is no easy feat as they are written in Thai
(which he speaks fluently; being married for 13 years to a Thai lady has helped
tremendously). He also speaks French, German and English.
He originally studied in Geneva specializing in anesthesia but preferred to be
on the first line of defense and became a General Practioner. He found himself
in a refugee camp in Cambodia treating victims of roadside bombs and bombs
disguised as candy which were designed to blow the hands off of children who
picked them up.
Here are the top tips to keeping healthy. See how many you violate:
1. Are you overweight? This causes many other problems.
2. Do you drink enough water?
3. Alcohol? About one drink a day is fine.
4. Smoking? Enough said.
5. Exercise? Walking, swimming, aerobics, etc, 3 hours a week.
6. Medical Check-up? Ignore at your own risk.
7. Watch your blood pressure, take it at home and verify at Dr’s office.
8. Cholesterol count? Avoid cheese, eggs, coconut milk (darn), processed meats.
Flu shots are now available here. Very important for those over 60.
Dengue fever? There are four types. Even if you are immune to one type you are
still vulnerable to the other three.
Shingles? There is a vaccine available; however, not in Thailand as yet.
He can be reached at his clinic 124/83 M10 Pattaya South Road. 038 732-521, or
email [email protected]. co.th web site www.dr-oliver-clinic.com
Sunday Brunch returns to Casa Pascal
Sensual serenity on a Sunday morning
On the morning after the night before, what better way to
soothe self-inflicted fatigue, ease the suffering of worn limbs and bathe in
the glorious waters of victual vicissitude, than by allowing yourself to
‘apparate’ at Casa Pascal. It still felt early but wasn’t, when I found
myself perambulating towards purveyors of only the finest, most delectable
dishes, in search of an opportunity to massage my metabolism. Ah, champagne
for breakfast; an indulgent opportunity perhaps, but I felt that the
previous evening’s energetic if exhausting activity deserved some reward. It
was either that or a Bloody Mary, that other paragon of morning ripeness.
Oh, but the staff are as delicious as the panorama of gastronomy which met
my eyes! Perhaps it would be wrong to mention names? But I’ve never thought
of protocol as anything more than red lights, merely a suggestion; Khun Nok,
Khun Kae and the captivating, scrumptious Halsi held me in their eyes. I
reminded myself that I had come for the sake of quixotic amelioration of my
alimentary condition, yet I felt my appetite initiate replenishment simply
by beholding the unmistakeable ephemeral beauty of their gaze.
 Unleashed
from the paralysis of my stupor, I launched unharnessed into a veritable
panoply of condimentary desire. Salmon weakened my flesh, aubergines
softened my heart, oysters melted on my tongue and champagne undid me. My
urgent hunger was only momentarily satiated; my palette had been
unassailably aroused and was crying for supplementary savoury satisfaction.
I succumbed, like a furious lover to irresistible temptation and flung
myself back towards the objects of my craving; and I gorged myself. From a
bed of corpulent king prawns I emerged, gasping for breath. I had squeezed
every last ounce of juice from them and I was in dire need of resuscitation.
One blissful unfettered smile from the face of Halsi did it for me. I was
hers, I was theirs. I wanted them to come claim me. Sweet, sweet coffee and
I plunged into a soulful reverie with buttered toast as my companion. I
added honey and let it drip into my mouth; sugary warmth enveloped my being
and took me to a different place, where the sun would never set and
contentment would be my only clothing. I had been undressed. Unsuspecting,
naïve but trusting, I was being swept away from the daily street of deadly
dogged drudgery to the bed of utter repose and reflective meditation.
The lightness of chilled fruit was like the stroke of a hand upon my skin
and their waters trickled down my throat. I had ceased to focus on the world
outside; as I consumed, I was in turn consumed, made a willing prisoner in
the house of indulgence. How had I earned such a reward for a night of
extravagant exertions? I was only partially conscious of the caressing sound
of South American music, which drifted into my heart and brought me closer
to God. “Sunday mornings will never be the same again” my soul murmured.
“Until next week, that is” I replied, smiling.
Brunch at Casa Pascal: Every Sunday morning from 10am – 3pm For
reservations, call 038 723 660
Email: [email protected] www.restaurant-pattaya.com
Rotary stalwart Nic Demet celebrates his 78th in great style
Elfi Seitz
Nic Demet, famous in Pattaya for his interior design work and remodeling of
facades, and whose projects range from shops, hotels and restaurants to private
houses, recently celebrated his 78th birthday among friends and colleagues at
the Balcony Restaurant.
 Prempreecha
Dibbayawan (left) wishes Nic (center) a happy 78th birthday as Nic’s wife Vipa
looks on.
As Peter Malhotra mentioned in his birthday speech, Nic is not only a hard
working and sterling member of society, but also a one-thousand-percent
Rotarian. Nic has been a member of the Rotary Club Jomtien for many years and
regularly attends several other clubs in Sriracha, Sattahip and Pattaya, in each
of which his attendance record has been 100-percent present.
The first French-speaking Rotary Club in Pattaya - which is also the first of
its kind in Southeast Asia - was founded by Nic two years ago.
Nic celebrated his birthday along with many friends and Rotary colleagues, with
delicious food and the champagne and wine flowing freely. With the party in full
swing, his wife Vipa brought in the birthday cake.
As Peter was in the midst of his extensive birthday speech the candles burned
down so much that Nic had to blow them out halfway through, which of course
contributed even more to the general merriment.
Nic thanked everyone for the great amount of presents he had received and
invited all of the guests to his 80th birthday party in advance.
Maestro Wilhelm Ohmen in “The Genius of W.A. Mozart” Piano recital program
All profits will be donated to the needy
in and around Pattaya!
Maestro Wilhelm Ohmen
One of the ‘Great’ post war German solo piano prodigies will
be performing in Pattaya in
“The Genius of Mozart” Piano Recital Concert on the 23rd and 24th November 2006
at the
Marriott Hotel & spa Pattaya organized by the Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard.
More information at a later date.
Hoppe Birthday Bruce
Bruce is just as thrilled
receiving his birthday cake as are Judy and Alvi in presenting it to him.
Bruce Hoppe, Vice President of Asia Operations, Emerson
Climate Technologies, Thailand, celebrated his birthday recently with a quiet
dinner at the Royal Cliff Hotel Grill Room. The day after his “real” birthday, a
group of friends gathered at the Hard Rock Hotel and surprised Bruce with a
birthday dinner. A tasty buffet meal was enjoyed by all. This was followed by
each person expressing his or her best wishes for Bruce’s future. If all of
their wishes come true, Bruce will be a happy and contented person for many
years to come.
Mom Tri’s Boathouse
Short Fiction Contest
Killing Plato is a Jack Shepherd international crime novel
set in Phuket. Jack and Anita Shepherd are on a holiday in Phuket when, in the
Boathouse Galley Bar, Jack has a surprise meeting with Plato Karsarkis, the
world’s most famous fugitive.
During the riveting crime novel by Jake Needham, Asia’s most stylish and
atmospheric writer of crime fiction, as you follow Jack in his quest for the
truth, you can smell the roadside food stalls and hear the long-tail boats roar…
Well known for its gourmet cuisine and superb location directly on Kata Beach,
Mom Tri’s Boathouse invites writers to submit an original piece of writing in
any genre from 1,000 up to 1,500 words in length. The phrase “Mom Tri’s
Boathouse” plus the words “Plato” and “Champagne” must appear in the story.
Full contest details on www.boat housephuket.com
The competition will be judged by Jake Needham with three winners to be
announced around 18 December.
The winners will be able to experience first-hand why Mom Tri’s Boathouse is
considered one of the favourite spots in Phuket. They will receive a stay for
two at the Boathouse - with a dinner plus a bottle of wine from its
award-winning wine cellar included - a spa treatment at Mom Tri’s Spa Royale and
a copy of Killing Plato.
The winning entry will be published in Phuket Magazine.
Mom Tri’s Boathouse Short Fiction Contest Details
The contest is open to all.
Following words must appear in the story: “Mom Tri’s Boathouse”, “Plato” and
“Champagne”.
Number of words: between 1,000 and 1,500 words.
Spelling: English (UK).
Writings must be original and should not have been published before.
Entry to be submitted by e-mail [email protected] to include your name,
address and telephone number.
Entries will receive a confirmation upon receipt.
Deadline: Monday 11 December 2006.
Jake Needham, writer of Killing Plato, will judge the entries.
All entries will remain property of Mom Tri’s Boathouse.
Winners will be announced around 18 December in the Boathouse.
First Prize: Stay at Mom Tri’s Boathouse (4D/3N) with ABF. One dinner for two
plus one bottle of wine. One copy of Killing Plato by Jake Needham. One spa
treatment for two at Mom Tri’s Spa Royale at Mom Tri’s Villa Royale.
Second Prize: Stay at Mom Tri’s Boathouse (3D/2N) with ABF. One dinner for two
plus one bottle of wine. One copy of Killing Plato by Jake Needham. One spa
treatment for two at Mom Tri’s Spa Royale at Mom Tri’s Villa Royale.
Third Prize: Stay at Mom Tri’s Boathouse (2D/1N) with ABF. One dinner for two
plus one bottle of wine. One copy of Killing Plato by Jake Needham. One spa
treatment for two at Mom Tri’s Spa Royale at Mom Tri’s Villa Royale.
Winners are required to make room reservations in advance, accommodation/spa
vouchers will be valid until 31 October 2007- peak season excluded - and pending
availability of rooms.
Winning entries will be published in the Phuket Magazine.
Winning entries will be posted on www.boathousephuket.com .
All of Jake Needham’s novels, including Killing Plato, are available throughout
Thailand at all Bookazine and Kinokuniya retail booksellers.
Obituary
Paul Alfred Baker – Aged 48
Residents of Pattaya who knew Paul will have been greatly
saddened to hear the news of his passing away last Saturday, October 7 in
Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, after a fighting a long battle with illness.
Paul, who has been a regular visitor to Thailand for the past 10 years was a
familiar face in town and had many friends, both here and all around the world.
He will be greatly missed all who knew him.
His family back in the UK, and all his friends here would like express their
appreciation for the great efforts of Dr. Sumalee and her team and for their
wonderful care and support they gave Paul during his last few weeks on earth.
Our thanks go out to them.
God Bless you Paul – may you rest in peace.
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