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Gee whizz it’s
the Bee Gees
Tiwa Suvarnnabhanu
Fans of the Bee Gees were treated to very authentic
renditions of the band’s music on March 30 at a pool party organized at the
Diana Inn.
The Bee Gees (Thailand) play every Friday at the Diana
Inn.
For those who missed the evening, every Friday from now
on between 6 and 9 p.m. will feature the Bee Gees Band (Thailand) in
performance beside the hotel pool, singing and playing the classic hits of
this enduring band whose career began in the 1960s.
There is also a large-screen music video from a Bee Gees
concert, and a grand barbecue buffet with lashings of cold drinks and good
wine.
Komson Sisam, general manager of the Diana Inn, said the first evening
during which the local performers played had proved so popular the hotel had
decided to make it a regular event.
Cheers for Corona Beer winners
John Pang (right), F&B manager at Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya,
presented the top prize of Oakley Bluetooth glasses to Sunanta Goetz (2nd
right), and held a birthday party for Michael Goetz (2nd left), resident manager
of Amari Orchid Resort & Tower.
Narisa Nitikarn
Winners of the Corona Beer Competition received their prizes
at the Hard Rock Hotel on March 31, the top prize being Oakley Bluetooth glasses
valued at 12,500 baht.
Food and beverage director John Pang presented the prizes to
customers who had been given coupons when buying Corona Beer at Hard Rock Cafe.
Mrs Sunanta Goetz won the grand prize of the Bluetooth
glasses, and there was another award for the winner of the Corona Beer Drinking
Competition, presented by Corona Beer marketing manager Miss Achima
Chukooptiwong.
The day also included a birthday party celebration for
Michael Goetz, resident manager of Amari Orchid Resort and Tower.
The next Hard Rock promotion will center on the presentation
of women’s Oyster Perpetual Rolex watches with a gold and silver watchband.
Customers who purchase 500 baht worth of food and drinks at Hard Rock Cafe will
receive one stamp, and they must have 12 stamps to enter the lucky draw, which
will be held on April 30 at 6 p.m. at the Hard Rock Cafe.
A very busy PCEC meeting
There have recently been some very full meetings of the
Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) but the programme on Sunday April 1st at
Henry J. Bean’s must have been one of the busiest.
Surityont Klindee (left), manager of the Pattaya Beach
Bus Company provides the club with details of the three bus routes and the
costs of travel tickets.
This week’s MC, John Lynham, introduced the first of the
morning’s speakers, Surityont Klindee, the manager of the Pattaya Beach Bus
Company. Surityont provided details of the three bus routes and the costs of
the daily (90 baht), three day (180 baht) and monthly (900 baht) travel
tickets. A family ticket is currently under consideration and also the
production of a timetable. Surityont then generously provided a number of
travel tickets which were the prizes of an impromptu draw.
The PCEC was then honoured to welcome the nai amphur,
chief of the Banglamung district, Pratheep Chongsubthum. Pratheep was at the
club to present identification cards, personally signed by the nai amphur,
to members of the Banglamung District Cross Culture Volunteer Group. This
was in recognition of the group’s contribution by providing free English
conversation classes. Pratheep addressed the PCEC saying that the classes
had improved the life and job prospects of those attending and that he had
been impressed by the calibre of the volunteer teachers and the progress of
their students.
It was then announced that Reina Rances from the Bangkok
Hospital Pattaya was leaving the hospital. It was recognised that Reina had
been invaluable, liaising with the hospital and helping to solve any
problems. Reina’s replacement will be introduced soon but in the meantime a
farewell dinner was to be held on Sunday 1st April at the Aloha Restaurant.
Chairman Andre Machielsen then announced the departure of
Sally Techasopon. Sally was presented with a bouquet of flowers and
certificate in recognition of her work behind the scenes and readiness to
assist the club.
The club newsletter is considered to be an important
method of information distribution particularly to those members who may be
overseas. The efforts of Darrel Vaught were recognised as the lead editor,
writer and designer of the newsletter, the format of which he has totally
redesigned.
Chairman Andre Machielsen then provided the final details
of the club sponsored trip to Koh Chang. The trip will leave on the 18th
April and return on the 20th deliberately avoiding the Songkran celebrations
in Pattaya.
In keeping with club’s policy to invite the attendees to
participate in announcements, Majorie Blissett provided the upcoming events
and Jim Jones described the activities of the Special Interest groups.
The regular Open Forum, mediated by Rod Betts, was then
underway and this proved to be the usual lively and entertaining session.
For more information regarding, not only the PCEC Sunday meetings but also
the varied mid week activities, please see the Community Happenings section
of Pattaya Mail or, for more details, visit the Club’s website at
pattayacityexpatsclub.com
Joe celebrates a happy birthday at the Swiss House
Joe Schiochet (3rd left) and friends celebrated his 48th
birthday at Swiss House on Soi Diamond.
Elfi Seitz
In his home country of Switzerland, Joe Schiochet is
known not only for being a financier of large-scale projects but also for
his generous attitude towards people in need. On March 21, Joe turned 48 and
celebrated his birthday at the Swiss House.
Host Andy Wenger and his wife Noi made all the
arrangements, helped by Joe’s wife Gung, and many of Joe’s friends and
acquaintances came along to offer their congratulations.
Upon Joe’s arrival at the Swiss House on Soi Diamond, the
Swiss Sabai Power Band, consisting of Niki and George, began to play a
birthday serenade. The duo went on to perform many evergreens throughout the
evening, while the wine and grappa, and the atmosphere of camaraderie, was
enjoyed in abundance.
Joe Schiochet is an honorary member of the Rotary Club
Chantanimt in Chantaburi. He also is a member of the Navy League Pattaya, to
which he recently donated 100,000 baht for charitable purposes.
Joe promised all attendees that he would bring a band to
Pattaya to perform special carnival music for his 50th birthday in two
years, so all could “go wild and crazy”.
Was there
life before Nova?
Mike Franklin
This week’s guest on PMTV’s ‘INSIGHT’ has achieved great success over the
past 20 years as a hotelier and entrepreneur here in Thailand, but prior to
that he had an interesting and somewhat unusual life of diverse experiences,
most of them pointing towards the path of success.
Mike Franklin chats with Nova
Group owner Rony Fineman in this week’s ‘INSIGHT’ show.
He was not born with a ‘Silver spoon’ - not even an Uri
Geller spoon!
So, in response to the question ‘Was there life before Nova’? The answer was
definitely yes, and that could only come from the owner of the Nova Group,
Rony Fineman.
Dishwasher to Maitre d’; youngest Hilton night manager, army tank driver,
chauffeur, taxi driver, restaurateur and world traveler.
Tune in to PMTV on Saturday 14th April to find out more...
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