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Students rewarded with bicycles
Bicycles are presented to
students with good scholastic results.
Pramote Channgam
Fifteen Pattaya students who had good scholastic results were
rewarded with new bicycles donated by the Pattaya Christian Union.
Mayor Itthipol Khunplome chaired the presentation of the bicycles to 15
students from Pattaya schools at a ceremony at Pattaya School #7 on November
8.
Pranom Chankrut of the Pattaya Christian Union Committee, Nittaya
Patimasongkroh, chairwoman of the YWCA Dujduan Ruangwettiwong and Bernie
Tuppin, charity chairman of the Pattaya Sports Club, attended the happy
“Praise Pattaya” event.
The Praise Pattaya project was established in 2005 and held annually in
November. It gathers Thai and foreign Christians from many organizations
with the intention of “praising Pattaya and expressing its good image to the
world” and to help tackle current social problems.
The Christian Union supports efforts to deal with poverty, orphaned children
narcotics and problems affecting teenagers and students.
Bangkok Pattaya Hospital takes Mercy Center under its wing
Kavita Lamba
On Saturday, November 15, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital received its first
seven children from Mercy Center for dental treatment. The hospital, as
part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, has created a project for
the Mercy Center. Besides providing medical service for their patients,
their intention is to extend their service and generosity to those
underprivileged children who lack proper medical care due to
insufficient funds to pay for it.
 Dentist
Apinya works on one Mercy Center child’s teeth.
Dr. Pichit Kangwolkij is the chairman of the board for the Corporate
Social Responsibility advisors, whose objectives are to help the
children of Mercy Center have an improved quality of healthcare, help
with the cost of medical care and to be a collection point for donated
items for the Mercy Center.
The project includes providing health and dental care, building
inspections and any repairs necessary to comply with safety and
environmental regulations. The staff from the hospital visited the Mercy
Center for a huge clean up operation. As well as easing the financial
burden of Mercy Center, the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is showing one way
of giving back to society.
Some of the Mercy Center
children pose with doctors and care givers during their visit to Bangkok
Hospital Pattaya.
Senior Regents students attend regional RS conference
in Western Australia
Eline Absillis and Linnea Timlin (Year 11)
The time we spent in Perth, Australia, was very eventful and
exciting. We were constantly involved in some form of interesting
project or activity. The little time we did have to relax was dedicated
to getting to know one another through games involving teamwork and
communication, so although we were only there for a week I am proud to
say we accomplished a great deal. From our very first day upon arrival
we took part in events, always giving 100% effort. Having just undergone
a 24 hour long journey from Thailand to Australia didn’t stop us.
 Linnea
and Eline with the Bunbury Conference organizer.
On the first day each school was instructed to paint a plain garden
gnome in a design of our choice. We would later place this gnome in an
awfully bizarre place called ‘gnomesville’. Gnomesville was a small
portion of a forest dedicated to accommodating colourful gnomes made of
clay and porcelain. Following our excursion to gnomesville we set off to
a place called Wellington Dam. This dam was one of the areas in
Australia which set a good example for how to produce energy in a clean
and environmentally friendly way. It was inspirational to see and on top
of that was very relaxing and beautiful to observe.
Day 3 was yet another day full of fun packed events. Prior to the
conference all delegates were permitted to chose an activity from an
extended list including events such as mountain biking, surfing, dolphin
watching, kayaking, scuba diving and more. I personally opted for the
mystery tour which involved a trip to an educational fish conservatory,
and visits to an ice cream and chocolate factory! This was an excellent
way to bond with other delegates and many people carried out challenges
which allowed them to try something new and to step outside their
comfort zone.
At the start of the conference all 120 delegates were divided up into 9
different barazza groups, much like what we’ve done at our school. We
met in these groups on a daily basis either to undergo a particular
activity or to discuss matters brought up by the latest key note
speaker. The events which were set up within these groups were very
significant as they linked in tightly with the theme of the conference;
‘sustain’. On one day we got out our spades and gardening gloves to
plant trees in an open area at the school. A project we enrolled in
later was building our own bird boxes, and then hanging them in trees
throughout the nearby heavily wooded forest.
 Linnea
and Gurgen plant their tree.
During the conference we learnt lots of inspiring things. We were placed
in a new social environment which forced us to come out of our comfort
zone. Socializing with new people who came from a different background
and a different culture to us was very educational as we shared our
culture with them and they shared theirs. We learnt that Australian life
is very different to the life of expats living in Thailand.
As the theme of the conference was ‘sustain’ the keynote speakers that
were invited to speak talked about topics relating to the theme. We
learnt about coal, sustainable fishing, farming, energy and the future,
water, and how we can make the future more sustainable.
The keynote speakers helped us pick up new viewpoints on the world and
what they think we should do about the global issues. One sentence that
really stuck with me from the whole conference was “think global, act
local.” I find this a very powerful phrase. It is true that if you want
something to happen, you should think big but start with what you
believe in locally so everyone else can follow your example.
Not only did we learn all about sustainability but we also learnt a lot
about ourselves, that we can be confident and be open to new cultures
and different lifestyles. We learnt how to make new friends without
falling back on the support of each other as we were separated into
different groups with the other 150 delegates.
The conference has opened my eyes about the global problems and that it
is definitely time to start doing something towards helping the world
become a more sustainable place and to create a brighter future. This
conference has definitely been inspiring and educational and I have made
amazing friends and have memories that will stay with me for the rest of
my life.
Construction site
children receive toys
It’s an exciting day for
these youngsters.
Ingrid Cunliffe
The Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) Welfare team got together
with Tracey Crosgrove to give 7,000 baht worth of toys to the new
construction site nursery that Tracey has opened off Soi 16 in Naklua.
 Tracey
Crosgrove and Ingrid Cunliffe arrive bearing gifts.
This site houses over 1,000 construction site workers, and if you have
been down that way near the beach, you will see that these workers are
being employed to do major construction of hotels and condos in Naklua.
The nursery is being used by many children who would otherwise be on the
work sites with their parents, as they had no alternative for the kids
to be in a safe environment … until now! This nursery was much needed,
and it is great to see the kids being taught by the staff and utilizing
this great facility.
The nursery had a real need for toys, so the PILC stepped in and funded
some fantastic new toys and educational games for the kids. We have also
funded a year’s worth of food for the kids to have at the centre.
We wish this project much success - PILC Welfare Team.
Regents remembers
the 11th November
Paul Crouch
The Regents International School is proud of the 48 different
nationalities represented and celebrated within its community. It is
important that all our students and staff respect and observe the many
different cultural events and celebrations that are important to every
nationality throughout a calendar year.
 Melissa
is proud to wear her poppy.
On the 11th November a small service of remembrance was held under the
school clock tower. The entire secondary school observed a minute’s
silence and listened to the Last Post played on the trumpet by Mr.
Clarence. A poignant poem about peace was read by a senior history
student, Ugyen, and Mr. Walton spoke about the importance of respect and
remembering all those that have died fighting in wars since World War I.
The Round Square Service and International Pillar leaders sold poppies
in the build-up to Remembrance Day and raised 2,600 baht for the Royal
British Legion based at Tropical Bert’s in Pattaya.
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