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3rd Youth Camp judged more
successful than previous programs
Sawittree Namwiwatsuk
The 3rd Sai Yai Rak Youth Camp project, in which 31 problem youngsters
underwent intensive training at Wiwat Polamuang School under the Royal Naval
3rd Artillery Regiment of the Royal Thai Marine Corps, had its official
closing ceremony on August 1.
 Deputy
Mayor Wutisak Rermkitkarn presided over the closing ceremony of the 3rd Sai
Yai Rak Camp Program.
The camp, organized by Pattaya Social Welfare Department and involving a
total of 22 organizations, took place over a 45-day period that began on
June 18.
Deputy Mayor Wutisak Rermkitkarn presided over the closing ceremony, which
was held at Pattaya School No 4, at Wat Nongyai.
Supagon Noja, director of the Child Protection and Development Center said
that after this program 16 children would go back to stay with their
families, and 15 of them would stay with the Child Protection and
Development Center.
 Supagon
Noja, director of the Child Protection and Development Center, received
flowers as thanks from the 3rd Sai Yai Rak Camp Program youngsters.
Seventeen of the youngsters have said they will now undergo occupational
training, which at 60 percent of the total is regarded as a successful
outcome.
An initial appraisal is that the 3rd Sai Yai Rak Camp has had better success
than the 1st and 2nd camps. The lead instructor from Wiwat Polamuang School
reported that communications between instructors and children was good,
spirits were high, and there were no attempts to escape.
The camp was designed to teach participants self-discipline and self-respect
and to lay the foundations for occupational training, so that upon release
they could take up worthwhile jobs and benefit themselves, their families
and society as a whole. The course also taught them how to better use their
free time, in an attempt to stop them drifting towards drug use.
Supagon said that with the camp now over, the 31 participants would continue
to be monitored and offered advice. This will be carried out with the help
of several of the supporting organizations, such as the YWCA Bangkok-Pattaya
Center, the Associate Judges at Chonburi Juvenile and Family Court, and
Pattaya Tourist Police.
Nittaya Patimasongkroh (left)
and Dujduan Ruangwettiwong (right) from the Y.W.C.A. Bangkok- Pattaya Center
received flowers from the 3rd Sai Yai Rak Camp Program youngsters.
What’s on at the Jesters Children’s Fair & Family Day?
Mike Franklin
Diana Garden Resort and Driving Range, North Pattaya, will once again
provide the perfect setting for the Children’s fair, courtesy of the
Diana Group, with the fun and activities starting at 10am on Sunday, 9th
September, celebrating the 10th year of the Jesters ‘Care for Kids’
Charity Drive.
That’s the day for children with their families to bounce, ride, climb,
play games, win prizes and have a bundle of fun.
The day starts with the official opening at 10am, followed by the
unmistakable roar of the Jester’s Harleys riding in formation, backed by
a stirring performance by a marching band from one of the local schools.
The Children’s Variety Show is first up with performances by children
from the Fountain of Life, Ban Jing Jai, the Mercy Center and a band
from one of the Pattaya schools. The day continues with an action-packed
schedule of events with non-stop live entertainment and bands on-stage,
plus dozens of stalls to browse.
There are many activities available for the younger ones - they can
bounce the day away on the bouncy kingdom, try their skill on the
climbing wall and take part in the Children’s Activity area that also
features stalls run by the local international school communities
including staff, students and parents from Garden International School,
St Andrews International School, The Regent’s School, International
School Eastern Seaboard and more. Lots of fun and games here with many
prizes to be won.
The on-stage and field entertainment will keep the whole family
enthralled - this year there will be dancing, martial arts, and many
entertainers performing throughout the day. Ellis Chadwick the clown, a
magic show and band performances from ISR, APEC 2003 and ISE.
And it’s not just all about watching - as throughout the program
children will have the opportunity to participate in games. This
activity session, led by Brett Stone from St Andrews International
School and Linden Phanpho from ISE will invite children to join the team
for some wacky games and friendly competitions.
If all this activity leaves you hungry and thirsty you need look no
further than the tremendous range of food and refreshment stalls. From
fish and chips to aromatic curries there will be something to tantalize
your taste buds and, by popular request for the children this year,
there are two cotton candy stalls with ten colorful flavours to try. The
Jesters charity beer tent is the ideal location for those who need to
cool down quench their thirst and relax.
Star Photo, using the latest ‘wireless’ photographic technology, will be
there to take family and children’s photos, producing instant prints at
their Star Photo stall to take home as a souvenir.
And let’s not forget that the aim of the day is to raise money for the
Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ Charity projects. You will be able to try your
luck in the Children’s Raffle - a major fair fundraiser with many
tremendous prizes to be won. Wonder- Pooh Bear and Super-Ted are in
charge and hoping for a new home when the winning tickets are drawn at
4pm, just after the children’s Tug-o-War, so remember to buy your
tickets as soon as you get to the Fair! The Children’s Raffle stall,
sponsored by Pattaya Sports Club and others, will be centre field so you
won’t be able to miss it. See the list of prizes so far.
The day finally wraps with great live music on stage from Annie’s band,
and Pop’s Pattaya All-Stars to sit around and enjoy until the close at
6pm
Sunday 9th September is the day – a day for the whole family to have
some fun and help Jesters ‘Care for Kids’ continue to provide
opportunities for needy children on the Eastern Seaboard. Many of the
kids that we are caring for will be at the fair on the day wearing the
2007 event shirt - a special day for them, and a real treat for us. We
look forward to seeing you there too!
* Children’s Raffle Prizes *
Index ‘Full Face’ Motorcycle helmet
Scooter Car
3-Person Dome Tent
Moulinex Multi-function Blender
Casio Electronic Keyboard SA 75
Philips Computer Rice Cooker
DVD/USB Player
SKG Wireless VHF Pro Microphone System
Digital Video 1Gb Memory 8.0 M. pixels Mp4
10-piece Carry Tool Set
Canon Pixmar Photo Printer, Scanner, Copier
R/C Air Thunder Helicopter
R/C Extreme Tuner Racing Car
Jiehe Telescope with tripod & Carry bag
Mountain Bike
Tata Young signed Set (CD, poster, T-shirt)
Yamaha/Paramount Acoustic Guitar & case
Wonder-Pooh Bear (‘Double A’ Logistics Team)
Super-Ted (‘Double A’ Logistics Team)
Nano DVD MP4 USB Player
Eye-on Media Player MP 4 |
30 students benefit from
Puan Rak Nong scholarships
Thirty happy students
received scholarships this year.
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
The Puan Rak Nong Group led by Kosit Kaewtrairat and Naris Sirisri
presented scholarships to students from all 10 schools under Pattaya
City jurisdiction at a ceremony held at City Hall on July 26.
Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn presided over the donation ceremony,
which was the fourth in the annual series organized by Puan Rak Nong.
Kosit said the scholarships program was created in 2004 for students who
have good grades, but whose parents are not able to support their
education expenses. This year 1,000 baht was provided per scholarship,
with a total of 30,000 baht for 30 scholarships. Three scholarships were
provided for each school for students from primary school class 1 to
secondary school class 3.
“There are many students who have good grades, but live in poverty. This
problem urgently needs support, otherwise these students will not have
the opportunity to learn at a higher level,” said Kosit.
Mayor Niran said it was heart-warming that so many people are concerned
about the youngsters and their education. Many school students in
Pattaya are from families who lack capital, and charitable organizations
such as Puan Rak Nong play a very important role.
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