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Sell-out for local author
The Pattaya Mail’s Dr. Iain Corness witnessed a sell-out
of his book “Farang, Thailand through the eyes of an ex-pat”, at the signing
ceremony held at Jameson’s Irish Pub last weekend.
 Dr.
Iain (left) signs a copy of his new book “Farang, Thailand through the eyes
of an ex-pat,” for Dr William.
The book had been selling well in Bookazine since its release two weeks ago,
but extra copies had to be carried down from the distributors in Bangkok for
the signing ceremony, as it was known that many people were waiting to get a
signed copy. By the end of the evening, there were only four books left,
making it the best selling publication in Bookazine.
Dr. Iain was delighted at the response, but admitted that before the event
he was quite anxious. “It’s like throwing a party and wondering if anybody
will come,” he said. They did come!
Requests have been sent to the UK publishers, Maverick House, for additional
copies to be flown in, as the stocks in Thailand would have run out by the
end of this week. Bookazine staff were, however, quietly confident that they
would get enough books to restock the shelves in time.
Expatriate author Jake Anthony read the book and was moved to write, “It is
absolutely beautiful, whimsical, funny, informative for people who have been
here and of course revelational for those abroad who have not. A unique
piece of work. It is an absolutely great book.”
Dusit Resort hosts
Green Leaf seminar
Photo shows (from left) Songkram
Karunataruekun, chief security of Dusit Resort Pattaya; Chatchawal
Supachayanont, general manager of Dusit Resort Pattaya; Phenchom Nitibunyaphan,
Green Leaf committee president of Siam Bayshore Hotel Pattaya; Dr. Jiraphon
Sintunava, vice-chairman of Green Leaf Foundation; Prawes Akanimart, Green Leaf
committee president of Dusit Resort Pattaya; and Thanatorn Pongsri, human
resources manager of Dusit Resort Pattaya.
Dusit Resort Pattaya, led by general manager Chatchawal
Supachayanont, recently organized a seminar titled “Green Leaf Hotel, The
Environment-Friendly Hotel”. The guest speaker, Dr. Jiraphon Sintunava,
vice-chairman of Green Leaf Foundation talked about the Green Leaf membership
and the smoke-free hotel program.
Green Leaf has over 200 member hotels. Green Leaf hotels are awarded
certificates for their commitment to environmental conservation by implementing
strict in-house programs that fosters environmentally-friendly practices, such
as the efficient use of energy and water, water management, recycling, proper
waste management, and policies that favour the purchase of products and services
from equally committed environmentally-friendly companies.
Another full house
at the weekly PCEC meeting
It was a noticeable full house which attended this week’s
meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) on Sunday September 23rd at
Henry J. Bean’s as the club was honoured to welcome a speaker of importance.
PCEC Chairman Richard Smith welcomed Ittiphol Khunplome, who is a candidate
for the position of Pattaya mayor in the forthcoming election due to take
place next year. Ittiphol has a very impressive resume and was accompanied
by his support team.
 Ittiphol
Khunplome addresses the PCEC.
The theme of Ittiphol’s talk was ‘Strategic Framework-Building, a Roadmap
for Development,’ specifically for Pattaya should he be elected. This
consisted of his overall vision of the future of Pattaya and was extremely
detailed.
The roadmap was described as a long term path for success and could be
divided into different phases covering one, three, and five to ten years in
duration.
His aim would be to ‘create strong leadership and accountability for the
government of Pattaya with clear and definable success markers for the long
term growth of the city, its administration and industries.’
Ittiphol would also seek to improve the image of Pattaya by promoting a
range of daytime activities in addition to the nightlife. A number of
interesting statistical charts were displayed which compared, for example,
the spending patterns of visiting tourists in Pattaya with other tourist
areas such as Chang Mai and Phuket.
PCEC Vice Chairman Andre Machielsen remarked that it was most appreciated
that Ittiphol had chosen to talk at the PCEC Sunday meeting, particularly as
the vast majority of those attending were not able to vote in the election.
Chairman Richard Smith hoped that, if elected, Ittiphol would make a return
visit as the new mayor of Pattaya.
MC Roger Fox then returned to the normal PCEC meeting format with the
announcement that the annual Chonburi buffalo races would take place on
October 6th at Chonburi City Hall.
Always a popular subject is that of food. Board member Michel de Goumois
announced that the next club dinner would take place at La Arcate, Italian
Restaurant. Everyone was invited to attend. Marjorie Blissett announced that
she would soon offer English cooking lessons.
The regular Open Forum was then underway led by Bob L’Etoile, ably assisted
by Sig Sigworth who appears to be the butt of all jokes! As usual this
proved to be the usual lively and entertaining session. For more information
regarding, not only PCEC Sunday meetings but also the many mid week
activities, please see the Community Happenings section of Pattaya Mail or,
for more details, visit the Club’s website at www.pattayacity
expatsclub.com.
Charity Club receives donation to charity auction
Patricia Burbridge held a Desert Diamond party on Sunday
at Casa Pascal and while selling her products, Patricia found it in her
heart to donate to the Charity Club of Pattaya’s annual Charity Gala Dinner,
Grand Prize Draw and Auction to be held at the Pinnacle Grand Resort & Spa
Na Jomtien on Saturday 15th December.
 Pat
Burbridge (left) donates a pearl necklace to Christine Bowden for the
Charity Club of Pattaya.
Patricia donated a 10 string fresh water pearl necklace for the auction at
the dinner.
The Charity Club would like thank Patricia Burbridge and Desert Diamonds for
supporting the event. Desert Diamonds joins Deva Home Decor and Six Senses
Evason Hide Away Hua Hin in the auction.
To learn more about the club, contact Malcolm or Christine Bowden via
charityclubofpattaya @yahoo.com or visit the club’s website at www.
charityclubofpattaya.bravehost.com
Hard Rock donates to Mercy Center
Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya
employees present clothing to the Mercy Center.
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Hard Rock Pattaya has donated a quantity of clothing totaling about
1,000 items to the Mercy Center, which takes care of vagrant children.
The hotel’s director of operations Elyes Ben Brahim and the human resources
director Somsakul Polachan led a group of staff members to the Mercy Center
on September 26 to hand over the donation.
The collection of clothing items was made under the hotel’s “Take Time to be
Kind” project, which works to provide necessities for the underprivileged in
Chonburi Province.
Established in 2003 by Fred and Dianne Doell, the Mercy Center takes care of
homeless children and currently has 21 youngsters in its care, who have been
homeless since their birth.
Four into one does go at the Jacobs’ swinging party
“Cheers!” to Arie (2nd left)
and Sheryle Jacob (right).
Many friends attended the
party to offer their congratulations.
Sawittree Namwiwatsuk
Arie and Sheryle Jacob held a 4-in-1 party on September 21 to celebrate four
of the most important days in their family life.
Close friends went along to the family home at Villa Med to offer their
congratulations and gifts, and a grand meal was served in the evening.
Arie, who is general manager of Nirvana Place, said that the party was to
celebrate April 14, the day he and Sheryle were married; June 2, the
occasion the family moved into their new house; July 14, the birthday of
their youngest son, who is now two months old; and September 22, Sheryle’s
27th birthday.
Dinner was served from food stations provided by Pinnacle Grand, and
musicians and singers were on hand to make the party go with a swing.
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