After gaining the all-important environmental impact assessment approval for their Riviera Jomtien project, the Riviera Group celebrated with a gala party fit for Hollywood, with one lucky customer winning a Mercedes-Benz SLK. Shown here, a beautiful model saunters along the catwalk next to the grand raffle prize for the evening.
Over one thousand four hundred invited guests celebrate EIA approval for Mega Project
Riviera Group celebrated the approval of the environmental impact assessment for its Riviera Jomtien project with a party for customers, one of whom won a Mercedes-Benz SLK 200.
Riviera Jomtien was launched in January 2015 and, in the past 13 months, has seen 66% of the units sold.
More than 1,400 people attended the Feb. 27 party, the logistics for which were immense. Local police were brought in to deal with the traffic, courtesy golf carts were supplied so guests wouldn’t have to walk far to their vehicles, and an entire carpark was turned into a glamorous set, replete with lights, sound system and two stages.
Sukanya and Winston Gale arrive in true Hollywood style.
The party was held within the grounds of Riviera Jomtien and although the official start time was scheduled for 6:30 p.m., people turned up early in anticipation of the huge turnout.
The evening got off to a start with a band called Gravity 7. The group is regarded as one of the best live acts in Thailand and, within minutes, had set the vibe for the evening.
Brand Ambassador for Riviera Jomtien Metinee ‘Lukkade’ Kingpayome arrives in a stretch limo.
Catering was supplied by the Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, with food and drinks stations offering spicy meatballs, creamy pasta, samosas, and spring rolls, with beer, soft drinks and wine available.
As the band finished its first set, emcee PK took to the main stage to welcome the guests. This was followed by a Flashmob routine with the dancers emerging from within the crowd and complemented by dancers on stage.
Anticipation rises to see who will win the luxury sports car.
The group management team then arrived by limousine, followed by Pattaya Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh, Riviera brand ambassador Metinee “Lukkade” Kingpayome and celebrity Saranyu “Ice” Winaipanit.
The entertainment continued with a bartender show featuring industry professionals who had competed on the Thailand’s Got Talent TV show who demonstrated their skills amongst the crowd.
Lukkade hands the keys to a delighted Pratueng Pongsates.
The emcee then introduced Saranyu, a singer who delighted the crowd with hit after hit. Then it was time for the Riviera Secrets Fashion show, organized by Sukanya Gale and Kamonrat Ladseeta, which featured a troupe of glamorous models parading along the red carpet in costumes that drew wows from the crowd.
Pratueng Pongsates proudly poses beside his brand new Mercedes SLK 200
The models were joined by Ronakit, Riviera Group CEO Winston Gale, and Lukkade for the grand prize drawing for the Mercedes Benz worth 3.7 million baht. Tickets were awarded for each million baht a customer spent on their Riviera Jomtien investment.
Winner Pratueng Pongsates screamed with delight when he heard his name read out. He was quickly ushered onto the stage and presented with the keys and bottles of champagne were opened to celebrate.
Riviera Group CEO Winston Gale cracks open the champagne to celebrate the winner of the Mercedes.
An award was given for the best dressed member of the public and the woman selected received a gift.
In an interview with Pattaya Mail TV Online, Gale said he was delighted with how the evening went and conceded the huge amount of work that had gone into it. He also said that as well as a celebration, this was away to keep in touch with the real estate agents, the media, friends and customers. It also generated new sales, he said.
The VIP’s gather on stage with the winner of the Mercedes and drink a toast.
The music continued with another invigorating set from Gravity 7 before Camel DJ rounded off what can only be described as the party of parties.
The real estate sector in Pattaya has had some challenging times in the last year, but this amazing event, which was something akin to Hollywood, goes to prove that for Riviera Group, business is going well and with the project on course for completion in 2018.
Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh made a speech with the backdrop featuring ariel video footage of the party.
Pasquale De Gasperis, superintendent & Plant Manager, Ekachai Phongphua, General Manager & Arthit Lochinda Assistant General Manager of Ital Thai Trevi get the go ahead from Winston Gale to start piling next month.
Winston Gale the young yet humble entrepreneur.
“Kamonrat Emmy Ladseeta, the charming Brand Ambassador of The Riviera Wongamat Beach”
Thai Superstar ICE Sarunyu delighted the crowd with his hit songs
The enigmatic MC for the evening was K PK.
After gaining the all-important environmental impact assessment approval for their Riviera Jomtien project, the Riviera Group celebrated with a gala party fit for Hollywood, with one lucky customer winning a Mercedes-Benz SLK. Shown here, a beautiful model saunters along the catwalk next to the grand raffle prize for the evening.
An estimated 1500 guests including real estate brokers, clients, friends and media attended the glamorous EIA party.
An evening of entertainment included live band Gravity 7, a fabulous Flashmob show, Bartender show and much more.
