Pattaya Mail marks Songkran by blessing the company elders

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2026

The Pattaya Mail paid its respects to the company elders in the company’s annual Songkran ceremony.

Managing Director Pratheep “Peter” Malhotra led the May 4 ceremony at the Pattaya Mail Publishing Co. offices. About 40 employees and friends joined in the festivities.

Peter Malhotra blesses company employees, saying he considers the entire company to be one big family.Peter Malhotra blesses company employees, saying he considers the entire company to be one big family.

Business Development Director Suwanthep Malhotra, General Manager Kamolthep Malhotra, Sue Kukarja, head of Pattaya Mail on TV, and accounting chief Supatra Samleekaew represented employees for the blessings and started the water-pouring.

Peter Malhotra then gave blessings to company employees, saying he considers the entire company to be one big family that works through problems and crises together.

“Even with economic problems in the past, we cooperated to work through it,” Peter said. “We didn’t blame others, politics or anything else. We simply overcame it.

“I kindly ask that everyone be confident and commit to doing their best,” he added. “Today our company clearly is becoming better day by day and I’m encouraged and inspired by the dedication of everyone here.”

Kamolthep “Prince” Malhotra (left) joins the fun.Kamolthep “Prince” Malhotra (left) joins the fun.

Suwanthep “Tony” Malhotra begins the water pouring ceremony.Suwanthep “Tony” Malhotra begins the water pouring ceremony.

Manus Boonyakovit gently pours lustral water on the hands of company elders.Manus Boonyakovit gently pours lustral water on the hands of company elders.