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Erotic art exhibited
at Liam’s Gallery
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Liam Ayudkij is inviting the public to distinguish between erotic
art and pornography at the first exhibition of erotic art to be held at
Liam’s Gallery.
 (From
left) Bancha Suriyaburaphakul, Liam Ayudkij and Sompech Wanchit at the
Erotic Art exhibition opening at Liam’s Gallery.
As Liam described it, “Erotic art is an artistic expression of sexual beauty
according to each artist’s profound imagination.”
The exhibition, which opened on October 11 and closes on November 28,
displays work by artists from Thailand, China, the USA, Singapore, the
Philippines and Japan, and features artists Sompech Wanchit, Michael Dorn,
Bancha Suriyaburaphakul, Nee Chong, Li Xiao Feng, and Panthep
Maneratjaratsri.
About 100 paintings, drawings and sculptures are on display. Many are in
private ownership and are not normally accessible to the public.
4th Cross Bay Charity Swim set for November 11
Pattaya City Deputy Mayor Ronakit
Ekasingh (standing, centre) at last year’s Charity Swim.
Graham Hunt-Crowley
The annual Pattaya Cross Bay Charity Swim has been extended this year to
accommodate children who wish to take part in this popular fund raising event.
The main swim, three and a half kilometres from Bali Hai to the Dusit Thani,
will still take place with a shorter, and closer to the beach swim of eleven
hundred metres, from the Hard Rock Hotel to the same finishing point at the
Dusit Thani’s Chaba Beach. Less able adult swimmers can also participate in this
shorter swim, as there will be two groups: Juniors and Adults.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya, the event is scheduled to take
place on Sunday, November 11, with most of the funds raised this year going to
install water filtration systems in schools so the pupils and staff have safe
drinking water available. Starting from the Hard Rock Hotel at noon and Bali Hai
at 1 p.m., the last swimmers to complete the courses are expected at the Dusit
Thani beach before 3 p.m. - although one swimmer last year completed the longer
swim in a staggering 45 minutes!
At a recent meeting in Pattaya City Hall with Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh and
the chairman of Tourism and Sports Pisai Panomwan na Ayutthaya, with Rotarians
Graham Hunt Crowley and Max Rommel, the Swim was given official approval using
joint co-operation to ensure another successful event. The public and supporters
are invited to attend the start and finish lines to encourage and congratulate
the swimmers.
This being the swim’s fourth year, it is now attracting international interest
with sponsorships from Europe and America, although more local support is always
welcome. Anyone wishing to face the challenge of either swim is invited to call
Graham on 08 1340 8852, as are those who wish to pledge money for this very
worthwhile cause.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.rotary-jomtien-pattaya.org/2007__swim-promo.htm
Church congregation helps Pattaya underprivileged
Bernard Leech (center)
presents a donation to Fr Laurence Patin, while looking on from left to
right are Jill Leech, Supagon Noja, Rachada Chomjinda, David Kerridge, Rev
Fred Dole and Wally Pickering.
Members of S. Michael and All Angels’ congregation
recently presented donations worth 80,000 baht after their Patronal Festival
to four groups helping underprivileged Thais in and around Pattaya. Each of
the groups received donations of 20,000 baht to help fund specific projects.
The donations were presented by the treasurer and churchwarden of the
congregation Bernard Leech.
 Bernard
Leech presents Nittaya Patimasongkroh (right) and YWCA Bangkok-Pattaya
Chairwoman Dujduan Ruongvachetivong (left) with the donation for the YWCA
Education sponsorships.
The donations were received by representatives of the four groups. Fr
Laurence Patin on behalf of the Fr Ray Foundation and Supagon Noja the
manager of the Drop-in Centre received their donation to create a better
library facility at the Drop-in Center in Central Pattaya. Wally Pickering,
treasurer of Thais4Life, and David Kerridge received the donation for their
medical help fund for Thais who would otherwise be unable to get the
treatment and medication needed. Rev. Fred Dole on behalf of the Mercy
Ministries and their slum project in giving necessary milk, food and shelter
to those living below the poverty line. Nittaya Patimasongkroh had
previously received the donation on behalf of the YWCA for their education
sponsorship project.
PCEC has a look at Thailand
through the eyes of an ex-pat
The meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) on
Sunday October 14th at Henry J. Bean’s got underway with this week’s MC
Roger Fox welcoming back the familiar figure of Dr Iain Corness.
 (L
to R) In appreciation of Dr Corness’s service to the community, Phil Webb
presented him with a framed poem especially written for the occasion.
Dr Corness works at the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya as a consultant in the
International Department. In addition to his main career, he is also a
writer and author. Introduced by his old friend, board member Stuart
Saunders, Dr Corness provided an entertaining talk relating his experiences
in various parts of the world and how he became a writer and progressed to
become an author. This included writing for various motor racing
publications, a favourite subject.
His writing career cumulated in his recently published book ‘Farang,
Thailand through the eyes of an ex-pat’ which contains 60 short stories
detailing Dr Corness’s experiences in Thailand since his first visit in 1975
and then after living in Pattaya since 1997.
Many questions were put to Dr Corness including those that asked him to
reveal his pen names used for Pattaya Mail; he duly obliged (with some of
them!). With his medical practitioner’s hat on, he recommended to the PCEC,
the Chivawattana My Health Membership card which provides a number of
valuable benefits including heavily discounted PET scans for early cancer
detection.
In appreciation of Dr Corness’s service to the community, Phil Webb
presented him with a framed poem especially written for the occasion.
Next to speak was Gary Hacker, who is a Volunteer Warden for the US embassy.
He passed on the latest advice to US citizens about to file their tax
returns. He also gave advice, obtained from embassy personnel, regarding
visa application interviews for Thais wishing to visit the US. The
overriding point that in all circumstances all questions must be answered
honestly as the decision as to whether a visa is awarded or not is often
made immediately after the interview.
Chairman Richard Smith then made a series of announcements. The proposed
club trip to Cambodia, being organised by Phil Webb, had been temporarily
postponed until further information could be obtained. A VIP day at the
Chonburi Buffalo races, which took place on October 24 had been organised.
Richard reminded the attendees that a vital part of the PCEC, in addition to
the Sunday meeting, was the large number of weekday groups who meet for a
common interest. An example of this was the newly formed Photography Group.
Full information of all club activities appears in the weekly Newsletter.
Marjorie Blissett reported on the activities of her English Cooking classes,
which this week resulted in a delicious bread and butter pudding. The PCEC
looks forward to further delicacies originating from the UK which Marjorie
comes up with.
Richard Silverberg, resident computer and internet guru, provided some very
comprehensive information on some of the little known and often under used
features of Google advance search. Richard’s weekly talk is much anticipated
and has now become a regular feature of the Sunday meetings.
The regular Open Forum was conducted by the PCEC’s own resident comedy duo
of Bob L’Etoile and Sig Sigworth. As always it provided an opportunity for
questions about living in Thailand with an emphasis on Pattaya to be asked.
The Open Forum again proved to be the usual lively and entertaining session.
For more information regarding not only 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.
Gang bids farewell to
Sheraton and Mercure GMs
Chatchawal Supachayanont (4th from left), general manager
of Dusit Thani Pattaya, recently hosted a special farewell gang dinner at
The Peak Chinese Restaurant for David Cuddon (5th left), general manager of
Sheraton Pattaya and Erwann Mahe (9th), general manager of Mercure Pattaya.
Both general managers will be assigned to another property.
Posing for the photo shoot before dinner are the general managers of leading
hotels in Chonburi (from left to right): Neil Blenkharn, general manager of
Garden Cliff Resort & Spa, Pattaya; Dominik Stamm, general manager of Amari
Orchid Resort & Tower; Alisa Phantusak, assistant managing director of
Woodlands Hotel & Resort; Chatchawal Supachayanont, general manager of Dusit
Thani Pattaya; David Cuddon, general manager of Sheraton Pattaya with
daughter and wife; Philippe Delaloye, general manager of Novotel Rim Pae,
Rayong; Erwann Mahe, general manager of Mercure Pattaya; Morrakot Kuldiliok,
managing director of Best Western-Bella Villa; and Stephan Bringer, general
manager of Woodlands Hotel & Resort, Pattaya.
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