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Judges question young offenders
Sawittree Namwiwatsuk
Thirty-one problem youths who are participating in the 3rd annual boot camp
for youths at Wiwat Polamuang School under the Royal Thai Navy were provided
with a luncheon talk by the Board of Judges at Chonburi Youth and Family
Court on July 6.
 Capt.
Vuttikrai Pandee, deputy director of Wiwat Polamuang School, addresses the
gathering
The program is organized by Pattaya Social Welfare Department.
Head Judge Vorasit Apichartchote, and leader of the Associate Judges Sopin
Thappajug addressed the youths during lunch, where the Chonburi Pensioned
Civil Servants Band led by Asst Prof Pranee Thianthong provided
entertainment.
The Board of Judges asked the youths questions on various matters that could
provide useful reference in the future.
Sopin said the 3rd annual boot camp for youths aims to offer occupational
training to the youths so that they can support themselves and their
families upon returning to society, and to use their free time to benefit
rather than getting involved with drugs.
 Vorasit
Apichartchote (left) and Sopin Thappajug (right) visit Wiwat Polamuang
School.
Members of the working committee said that understanding young people who
had got themselves into trouble was important, both for the rehabilitation
of the youths and for the greater understanding of the problems of the young
in general. The youths participating in the program are mostly from Pattaya.
Sopin said that during an interview with Master Anusit Khayanngaan, one of
the youths under the care of the courts, he said that the program was good
because it taught him self-discipline and that he also received occupational
training that would be of benefit to him in earning a living. He said that
he had also made new friends.
The lead trainer from Wiwat Polamuang School said that all trainers involved
in the 3rd annual boot camp for youths have undergone psychological
training, which creates better understanding between the trainers and the
youths.
Most of the youths participate in the 45-day program voluntarily. The
organizers feel that the current program schedule is too short, and that
participants might be tempted to return to the ways that had led them into
trouble in the first place, and it is likely the next program will be for a
three-month period.
Chonburi Pensioned Civil
Servants Ensemble provided entertainment.
Residents perform during the
lunch party.
Schoolchildren train
in the art of public speaking
Narisa Nitikarn
Double G, a training project designed to develop the abilities of
schoolchildren in public speaking, has begun with the objective of
leading up to a talk show on August 24 at the Town in Town Hotel in
Central Pattaya.
 Schoolchildren
learn the art of public speaking from the Pattaya City education office.
Under the training, which is being organized by Pattaya City education
office, 30 secondary school class 1 to 3 students from the 10 schools
under Pattaya City are attending sessions at Pattaya City School No 7.
Training, which will total 30 hours, will help the children learn how to
speak correctly in different situations and to develop their public
personalities. The students are from different schools, and are under
the care of the Thai language teachers’ group.
After successful completion of the training, the students will be
further encouraged to develop their skills through other activities,
such as acting as emcees at their school events.
The talk show at the Town in Town Hotel on August 24 will be held from
9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
Junior Chamber to stage car rally
Narisa Nitikarn
Mangrove trees will be planted by the Junior Chamber International
(Thailand) during a motor rally between Bangkok and Samut Songkram on
September 29.
Competitors in the rally, which will pass through three provinces, are
vying for the Crown Prince’s Cup. Manat Tanngam, advisor on regulations
for the JCI, said the event is being held as a joint cooperation with
the Junior Chamber International (Thailand).
 Kritsa
Angsuthan (left), president of Junior Chamber International (Thailand)
presents a souvenir to former councilor Sansak Ngampichet, who presided
over the opening of the meeting.
Part of the income raised through the event will go to a Royal Project
on distance learning through satellite, and part will go to promoting
the conservation of the mangrove forests, which play an important part
in protection against coastal erosion as well as being of ecological
importance.
The rally will begin from the Mass Communication Organization of
Thailand in Bangkok at 8:30 a.m. and head in the direction of Talay Bang
Khuntian through to Samut Sakhorn. Drivers will stop at the Ampawan
Floating Market to plant the mangrove trees. The route ends at the Samut
Songkram Provincial Administration Organization.
Organizers expect 100 cars to take part, with the winner receiving the
Crown Prince’s Cup. First runner-up will receive a trophy from Gen Prem
Tinsulanonda, second runner-up a trophy from Gen Surayuth Julanon, the
third runner-up will receive a trophy from Kaewkwan Watcharothai, who is
Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Palace, Gen Sonthi Bunyaratklin, the army
commander-in-chief will present a trophy to the fourth runner-up, and
the fifth runner-up will receive a trophy from Pol Gen Seripisuth
Themiyavet, acting national police chief. There are also two honorable
recognitions from Apirak Kosayothin, governor of Bangkok, and Weerayuth
Iam-Ampa, governor of Samut Songkram.
The rally is open to participants at a fee of 2,900 baht per car,
including the driver and up to two navigators, and 900 baht per person
for followers. For more information contact Kritasa Angsuthan, president
of JC Thailand at tel 087 3180406, or 081 1146277.
JCI (Junior Chamber International), Inc., is a worldwide federation of
young professionals and entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 40.
National Organizations federated to JCI are active in more than 5,000
communities located in more than 100 nations and territories. Their
stated mission is to contribute to the advancement of the global
community by providing the opportunity for young people to develop the
leadership skills, social responsibility, entrepreneurship and
fellowship necessary to create positive change. “From within the walls
of the soul of this organization, wherein the foundation of character
and citizenship are laid, we hope a message will come forth in the
sometime of tomorrow that will stir the people toward the establishment
of a permanent and everlasting world peace.”
Six charity organizations donate to library at Ban Bung Center
Premprecha Dibbayawan
(left) translates for Bernie Tuppin during the presentation ceremony.
Sawittree Namwiwatsuk
Six charity organizations cooperated to present supplies valued at
100,000 baht to the library at the Ban Bung Youth Training and
Development Center.
More than 200 young people are currently assigned to the center, which
was opened nearly a year ago but it still lacks a library, books and
computers.
The presentation took place on July 24 at the center. Taking part were
Sopin Thappajug, head of the Associate Judges at the Juvenile and Family
Court in Chonburi; Jomtien-Pattaya Rotary Club was represented by
Premprecha Dibbayawan, past district governor of District 3340 Rotary
International; Pattaya Sports Club was represented by its charity
chairman Bernie Tuppin; Premier Homes Real Estate Co Ltd was represented
by its managing director Suppap Wade; YWCA Bangkok-Pattaya Center
represented by Nittaya Patimasongkroh; and the Pattaya Mass Media Club
was represented by its vice president, Wisa Chimdee.
The six organizations between them presented supplies valued at 100,000
baht and including one SVOA computer set, two printers, and a number of
books and magazines. Director of the center Sakchai Kamchoo received the
supplies and thanked the representatives.
Sopin said the Ban Bung Youth Training and Development Center opened on
October 1 last year and is for young people in Chonburi Province who
have infringed upon the law. Most of them have committed crimes relating
to property and narcotics.
Currently there are 234 males aged between 17 and 19 using the center,
which trains them for occupations such as builders, electricians,
welders, hairdressers and musicians. In the near future a training and
development center for females will be established.
Residents at the center
were glad to receive equipment for the new library.
Six charity organizations
recently banded together to present supplies valued at 100,000 baht to
the library at the Ban Bung Youth Training and Development Center.
Currently there are 234
males aged between 17 and 19 using the center.
Wonder-Pooh wants you to be at the Jesters Children’s Fair
Mike Franklin
Who is Wonder-Pooh? He is the big Pooh bear that will be at the Jesters
10th Anniversary Children’s Fair & Family Day on Sunday September 9th
along with his pal Super-Ted, looking for a new home and taking care of
the wonderful range of prizes featured in this year’s Pattaya Sports
Club Children’s Raffle.
The Diana Garden Resort & Driving Range, North Pattaya, is the
place to be from 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday September 9th, for a
day packed with entertainment, live music and food stalls from all over
the world. The Children’s Fairs have always been a huge success, and
this will be the sixth consecutive year that the Diana Group has
generously hosted the fair by making available the entire Diana Driving
Range facility to stage the event.
 This
year’s event t-shirt, modeled here by Sam Franklin, is on sale now.
The activities, for the many fair-goers we expect to see on the day,
include plenty of new and exciting games and lots of prizes for the
kids. Many challenging kids’ games will be introduced this year,
organized by Linden Phanpho from ISE and Brett Stone from St. Andrews,
and numerous schools will participate by providing children’s
entertainment, including arts and crafts and face painting.
In addition, there will be live bands, famous entertainers, a circus
workshop, and clowns distributing brightly colored balloons. The 2007
Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ T-shirt is very colorful and on sale now, for
many to add to their existing collection.
The ever-popular climbing wall will be there, bouncy castle, a Taekwondo
martial arts demonstration and a superb range of your favorite Thai,
Eastern and Western foods. Candy Floss is back again for the kids with
10 different flavours to choose from, and this year with two stalls as
last year was a sell-out. Star-Photo photographer, Claude Muhlemann,
will be there to take and print family photos on a special set at the
Star Photo stall, using the latest ‘wireless’ camera technology.
 The
famous Children’s Raffle has lots of great prizes sponsored by Pattaya
Sports Club and generous individuals.
The Fair will also feature unique handicraft vendors from throughout
Southeast Asia displaying and selling their wares.
The famous Children’s Raffle has lots of great prizes sponsored by
Pattaya Sports Club and generous individuals. Prizes on the list so far
this year include a fabulous mountain bike from Pattaya Trader, a Yamaha
acoustic guitar from the Diana Group, color TV and DVD players, Sony MP4
flash memory, Canon color printer/copier/scanner, R/C helicopter and
race car, wireless high band microphone system, dome tent, Casio
electronic keyboard, an Index ‘full face’ crash helmet, a Jiehe
telescope, Tata Young signed karaoke VCDs, Digital Video 1GB flash
memory, a 10 Pc tool set, kitchen appliances from Moulinex and Philips
and more.
Wonder-Pooh, the giant Pooh Bear, takes center stage with his mate
Super-Ted in the Children’s raffle, kindly sponsored by the ‘Double A’
Logistics team.
 Just
before the Children’s Raffle Draw at 4 p.m. comes the action-packed
showstopper: the special Kids Tug ‘O’ War, and later more live music
from Pop’s Pattaya All Stars. So, lots of reasons for the Children and
the Family to be there for the whole day.
All Jesters Children’s Fair proceeds go to the 2007 Jesters ‘Care for
Kids’ 10th Charity Drive beneficiaries, helping underprivileged and
needy children in the area, many of whom will be there from the Fountain
of Life and Ban Jing Jai Orphanage to enjoy the Fair with us.
Show your support for the Jesters Children’s Fair & Family Day by
displaying the colorful bumper sticker shown on this page. Bumper
stickers and the color posters featured in Pattaya Mail are free and are
available at the Pattaya Mail office, Jameson’s, TQ Beach Road,
Viking Beachcomber, Brown Farm, the Diana Inn and the Diana Garden
Resort & Driving Range. By displaying these items you will be
contributing towards the success of the Jesters 10th Anniversary
Children’s Fair & Family Day.
The Double A Logistics
team and Wonder-Pooh want you to be at this year’s Jesters Children’s
Fair.
Last year’s tug-o-war was
great fun.
Ripley’s donates 30,000 baht to Jesters ‘Care For Kids’
Ripley’s General Manager
Somporn Naksuetrong presents the donation to Mike Franklin assisted by
Deputy Mayor Wutisak Rermkitkarn, Pattaya Mail Director of Marketing
Tony Malhotra, Sister Kanyanee Tuanrussamee and the kids from the
Fountain of Life Center.
On Friday 3rd August at a preview of Ripley’s Believe
It or Not exclusive new show “Quick Change Artist”, opening from 4th –
19th August at the Royal Garden Plaza, a donation of 30,000 baht from
the proceeds was presented to Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ by Ripley’s
general manager, Somporn Naksuetrong. The generous donation was
gratefully received by Mike Franklin, Jesters PR director, on behalf of
Lewis ‘Woody’ Underwood and the Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ committee. It
was a triple anniversary event being the 10th Jesters ‘Care for Kids’
Charity Drive, Ripley’s celebrating its 12th anniversary in Pattaya, and
Pattaya Mail’s 14th Anniversary of publication.
 Victor
and Tatiana in ‘Quick Change’ action.
Before the “Quick Change Artist” preview show there were official notes
of welcome from the deputy mayor of Pattaya, Wutisak Rermkitkarn, and
the TAT director Region 3 Chaiwat Charoensuk.
The show performed by the world famous duo, Victor and Tatiana Manjos,
was indeed an amazing entertainment of the quick change art, and a
dazzling magical illusion of colorful and exquisite costumes coming and
going in the flash of an eye. It is a show not to be missed and an
unforgettable experience for children and adults alike. It certainly was
for the twenty or so kids that came from the Fountain of Life Center to
the Royal Garden Plaza for the afternoon. A great outing for them and
for me too as a number of them took part on stage in the cheque
presentation ceremony and at the presentation of the Jesters Certificate
of Appreciation to Somporn outside the theatre with Victor and Tatiana
after the show. PMTV covered the show and the presentations so watch out
for that.
(Mike Franklin)
Mike Franklin presents a
Jesters Certificate of Appreciation to Ripley’s General Manager Somporn
Naksuetrong.
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