Nong Jazz crowned
Miss Tiffany Universe 2009

Sorawee Nattee (center), aka Nong Jazz, a student from Ratchapat Suansunanta University, was crowned Miss Tiffany’s Universe 2009, winning the 12th annual transvestite contest. Nong jazz earned the 100,000 baht first prize, a Honda Jazz, a sash, and a trophy. Combined with the prize she won in the Most Beautiful Costume Category, the grand total of her winnings reached more than 1 million baht. Wirithorn “Nong Bell” Norapatpimol (left) finished 1st runner-up, whilst Napatsawan Cholakorn (right) finished 2nd runner-up. (Full story and more photos next week.) (Photo by Vimonrat Singnikorn)

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In praise of free trains

The number of Pattaya travelers using free train rides has increased by up to 20%. With the economy turning down and fuel prices turning up, the number of people going by train is growing by more than 20%, especially during long weekends and before a new school semester begins.

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OUR COMMUNITY

Ankhang Nature Resort subject of PCEC guest lecture

The regular Sunday meeting of the Pattaya City Expats Club got underway at the Amari’s Henry J. Beans Restaurant on Sunday, May 10, when,

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FEATURES

British Ambassador opens Father Ray Foundation Welcome Center

The Redemptorists had quite a ceremonious day on May 15, when British Ambassador H. E. Quinton Quayle visited the center.

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OUR CHILDREN

BAM09 Exhibition at Asian University

The first batch of Multimedia students have just completed four years of study at Asian University and will shortly have their BA degrees conferred on them.

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SPORTS

Thai racer follows in famous father’s footsteps

Over the past few years the premier level of Grand Prix motorcycle racing, consisting of the 125cc World Championship, 250cc World Championship and MotoGP events, has become a major force in the world of motorsport.

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SOCIAL SCENE

108 Living, the popular TV show aired every Sunday on Channel 5, recently broadcast a talk show at La Baguette French Bakery in Woodlands Hotel & Resort. Host Tao-Sarocha Wathiphan (right) was welcomed by Woodlands’ General Manager Stephane Bringer.

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DINING OUT

The Coffee Club

Those who frequent the Royal Garden Plaza will have noticed a new dining outlet on the ground floor (Pattaya Second Road entrance on the right). This is the Coffee Club, and whilst it may be new to Pattaya, it is actually part of a very well established network, having originated in Australia.

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