H.E. Eugene Hutchinson (right), Irish Ambassador for
Thailand, Kuala Lumpur and Laos, and his wife Madame Adele (2nd right) were
the guests of honor at the annual ‘St. Patrick’s Day Ball’ organized by St.
Patrick’s Society Bangkok, led by President Des Kimmet (center) and
committee member Siobhan Kennedy (2nd left). 300 Irish guests attended the
party at the Watergate Ballroom, Amari Watergate Hotel, and were
welcomed by the hotel’s resident manger, David Cumming (left).
Pakorn Srisook, executive assistant manager of the
Montien Hotel, Pattaya leads the staff to pour water over the palms of
Achana Snitwongse Na Ayudhaya, managing director of the hotel to wish her
well and seek her blessings over the traditional Songkran festival.
Orapin Musiknavabutr (right), director of human resources
for Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa recently presented a cheque for
120,000 baht to Richard Hathaway (left), vice president of Habitat for
Humanity Asia Pacific (Thailand). The money will be used for a housing
project for a homeless family as part of the Spirit To Serve program. The
event also celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Habitat for Humanity.
Ray McIntosh donates the proceeds from the Charity Grand
National sweepstakes at Jameson’s to Jameson’s manageress Aey. The funds
will go towards the Jesters Care for Kids Charity Drive 2008. This year the
Jesters Care for Kids charity drive fair will be held at the Diana Driving
Range and Resort on Sunday, September 14, and the Jesters Party Night will
be at Jameson’s Irish Pub on Saturday September 20.
Jess (center) recently celebrated her birthday with her
family and friends, while having an excellent meal at Casa Pascal
Restaurant.