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The spectacle of firework shows in Pattaya is a major part of life celebration and great reason to go ‘wooooh!’ Some would say the cost of sending money up in smoke is a waste, but who can honestly say that their lives are not enhanced by this modern entertainment. Read more on Page 39
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choop peng tod 6. What is never missing in your refrigerator? Rock soda! 7. What is your favorite Thai word? Jai yen yen (keep a cool heart) hope I can do one day… 8. What do you miss the most from home? Nothing - have not been to Europe for more than 20 years 9. What career other than yours would you love to pursue? Journalist - I am a regular contributor to Pattaya Trader
Heiner Moessing 1. When did you arrive in Pattaya and what brought you here? Accidently came to Pattaya as I was looking for a new home in Thailand - actually we wanted to move to Bangkok. Good that we moved to Pattaya! 2. Have you ever been an expatriate elsewhere? Never been anywhere else: 18 years Oberhausen, 17 years Berlin, 24 years Pattaya 3. What surprised you most about Pattaya?
The development from a “village” to a big city - did not expect that in 1995. Then I got to knew all Germans living here in the first month! 4. Friends are in Pattaya for a holiday - what must they absolutely see or do? Difficult to say as I was never a tourist in Pattaya: Kho Larn, Silver Lake, Chinese Market in Huay Yai….I can advise them on beautiful places in Thailand where I spend my holidays - not beaches but National Parks, waterfalls 5. What is your favorite Thai food? Naam prik kapi + makruea
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10. What’s a job you would definitely never want? I think I could try to do everything - not sure if everything could work out nicely! 11. Where did you spend your last vacation? Last vacation was in Chumphon 12. Where do you hope to spend your next one? Somewhere in Thailand Kanchanaburi? Suan Pueng? 13. What was your favorite band, film, or hobby as a teen? Marc Bolan and T Rex - The Godfather 14. Apart from temptation what can’t you resist?
Born in Oberhausen (NorthRhein Westphalia) on 31.5.1960 Moved to Berlin in 1978 to study Business at Free University Berlin, graduated as Diplomkaufmann (MBA) Run a coffee shop and a beer garden 1983-88 in prime locations in Berlin 1988-1995 Grundkreditbank eG Berlin, Department Private Customers with real estate investments HEINER has been in real estate nearly all of his life: after graduating at Free University Berlin (MBA) he worked for a bank specialized in financing properties. He moved to Thailand in 1995 and took part in the development of The Swiss Paradise Village, one of the best housing projects in Pattaya. After that he was a partner in the real estate department of the FARANG-Magazine, the most popular widely read German language newspaper in Thailand. Since the beginning of 2000 he has been actively developing Siam Properties to be one of Pattaya’s leading real estate agencies. Founding member of PREBA Pattaya Real Estate Broker Association (formerly REBA ES) he is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), the highest qualification in international real estate. Rotarian, member of the RC Eastern Seaboard, Past President of RC Phoenix Pattaya He has 3 children: Martin Moessing, Master in Laws, born in Germany in 1992, he moved to Thailand with his father in 1995. He is partner of his father and Managing Director of Siam Properties. Sven Moessing, Master in Accounting, born in Pattaya in 1995, working already as a senior at the international company BDO in Bangkok Jennifer Moessing, born in Sri Racha in 2001, student (English and International Business at Ramkhamhaeng University since January 2019 Hobbies and interest: Photography and painting Music (classic, jazz and rock) with a large collection of vinyl records (more than 5000) and CDs regularly posting “reviews” on his fb Buddhist (Mahayana), enjoyed the teachings by HH The Dalai Lama for 13 days in India in 2009 History and politics, daily research on internet and YouTube - you can do this when you stop watching TV! Big fan of FC Liverpool! Talking! Maybe too much… 15. Red wine or white? Red wine! 16. Book or movie? Books Books Books 17. Morning person or night person?
Night person! Sleep late but hardly ever go out 18. Which social issue do you feel most strongly about? Immanuel Kant’s categorical imperative - The Golden Rule. For me the basis of living together, from family to country to the whole world
19. What area do you like most, Pattaya city or Nongprue (the Dark Side)? Always have been living on the Dark Side 20. What would you say is your personal motto? Always tell the truth and be an inspiration for others
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NEVER GOING HOME So last night we had the pleasure of eating at Murphy’s Irish Pub on the dark side. First when you visit be sure to seek out the owner Steve, he is enjoyable company. The facility is quite nice with a deluxe dining area. Clearly a high energy Rugby watching spot. Since San Miguel Light was on draft I decided on it as a pre appetizer. So jumping right in, I noticed on the board lots of interesting specials. Goulash for 80 baht? Anyway it arrives as a huge portion
great value worth visiting just for a quick fill of goulash! We talked to Steve before ordering for his recommendations. He said he would spilt some items with me, but I had to beat him back over the Hamburger, he really wanted his hamburger. They have an extensive Thai menu as well so one of our guests ordered Pla Kung. I ate one of the prawns, first time for me, very delicious! I mentally noted they had masaman curry so it is on my list for a revisit.
We shared Nachos between us, clearly not bagged up chips. Great thing was you want more pico de gallo? No problem! Moving on as a main dish I settle on Guinness Pie. A rare treat for me, full of meat. I opted for red wine. For our Vegan, spring rolls arrived and he ordered a baked jacket potato. I have never seen one as
big or with as much sour cream ever before. It didn’t get finished even though I tried to help. Cooked perfectly! Now of course I am holding out for deserts, BIG mistake. I am al-
ways proudly noting “I ate 5 deserts”. Well that is because they are those little squares they have at buffets and the like, NOT HERE. Clearly desserts are not intended for just one person but
I didn’t know that. While we are waiting they served us a little chocolate with a mint leaf. It was so cute. Steve explained it was Irish chocolate, and most people didn’t know the Irish grew choco-
late. I think that was BS 555. We ordered brownie cake, carrot cake and a mixed berry crumble. The portions are monstrous. The brownie cake was actually lighter and fluffier than those brick like brownies around town. Very nice but four of us couldn’t finish the portion. It would make a good birthday cake. The carrot cake was a nice change and manageable. The berry crumble with vanilla ice cream did me in and I was done. So had to have a taste of Irish whiskey as post dessert, after all it is an Irish pub. Pete Mountanos, Thailand, +66611308530 or 011 66 611308530 by Nick Athens
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HIGH SPEED TRAIN TO PATTAYA THE PAST TIME tium signed the contract with State Railway of Thailand (SRT). CP Group CEO Suphachai Chearavanont represented the consortium at the signing at Government House, and acting SRT governor Worawut Mala signed the deal on behalf of the SRT. The cost of the project will be 224 billion baht, and it will connect Don Muang and Suvarnabhumi airports with the U-Tapao airport near Sattahip. The total distance is 220 kilometers. The project is
On Thursday 24. October a contract was signed to build the long awaited High Speed Train from Bangkok to Pattaya and further on to U-Tapao Airport. Back in October 2010, the Thai Parliament
approved initial proposals for a high-speed (HSWR) network. Five lines capable of handling 250 km/hour speeds would radiate from Bangkok. More than 100,000 jobs would be created and the
Khun Banjong Saeyen the manager of “The Past Time” a new food center in North Pattaya located near Terminal 21 shopping mall. The center have many restaurants providing a wide array of food from varies countries in the world. The center is open
every day from 17.00 evening to 03.00 in the late night/early morning. Pattaya People Media Group Chairman Niels Colov and his wife Khun Patsanan presented a King Rama 5 statue to give good luck to the new food center on the day of the Grand Opening.
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BROADWAY IN BANGKOK
After the successful WEST END MEN show in January, BIG MANGO productions lead by Pattaya’s own Mike Bridge, are putting on a sequel featuring two members of the former production, Daniel Koek and Harriet Jones who have both had lead roles in major musicals.
The event will take place at one of the most beautiful theatres in Bangkok, the Aksra King Power Theatre which is located at the Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel on Saturday 16th November with two shows at 5pm and 8pm. Mike Bridge recently appeared on 96FM with details of the program
which will include spine tingling performances of West End and Broadway classics. Tickets from 1,000 baht can be obtained from thaiticketmajor.com or call 02-262-3456. If you like live theatre then check out this video first at https:// youtu.be/_qsr4U1A2MA
Then use this special code DK6L9 and get 25% off THB2,500 and THB2,000 priced seats for either show 5pm or 8pm for Broadway in Bangkok…unplugged at…. https://www.facebook.com/ events/513568532713338/
ASEAN HERITAGE PARKS MIRACLE GOLD FACIAL
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that two of Thailand’s national parks have been designated as ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) during the recent 15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment, bringing the numbers of the ASEAN Heritage Parks
in Thailand to six in total. During the meeting (15th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment and the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution), the Ministers approved the nominations of two protected areas in
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Thailand; namely, Hat Chao Mai National Park and Mu Ko Libong Non-hunting Area; and Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, respectively as the 45th and 46th ASEAN Heritage Parks this year. They joined four of Thailand’s national parks designated in the previous years as ASEAN Heritage Parks, which are Khao Yai National Park (also a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Tarutao National Park, Mu Ko Surin-Mu Ko SimilanAo Phang-nga National Parks Complex, and Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex. See more at TAT Newsroom International Public Relations Division Tourism Authority of Thailand 1600 New Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 454548, Fax: +66 (0) 2250 0246 Email: prdiv3@tat.or.th, Website: www.TATnews.org
“SPA Cenvaree”, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya invites you to experience of relaxation with the new treatment “Miracle Gold Facial”. Known since the time of Cleopatra to have a powerful anti-aging benefits, the ultimate luxurious anti-aging gold face mask treatment is infused with Pure 24K Gold and Colloidal gold which reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles leaving the skin looking silky smooth, firmer, radiant, revitalized, and youthful. Miracle 24K Gold Facial 90 minutes Introductory rate: 2,795++ THB / person Spa Cenvaree, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya as the Luxury Beach Resort Spa – Global Winner in the highly competitive 2019 World Luxury Spa Awards. Located within its own village on the edge of the jungled themed water park. For reservations and more spa packages, please contact +66 3830 1234 ext 4333.
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SOS RICE APPEAL 2019
The annual Father Ray Foundation SOS Rice Appeal with take place this year on the 5th, 7th and 8th of December in supermarkets throughout Pattaya. Each year an appeal is made to the people of Pattaya, asking them to make a donation of a bag of
rice which will be used to help feed the 850 children and students currently living and being educated at the Father Ray Foundation. Apart from rice, this year the Foundation also needs cooking oil, sugar, salt, fish sauce, canned fish and dried noodles.
The Foundation provides nutritious meals to the hundreds of children living at the Father Ray Children’s Home, Children’s Village and Drop-In Center. It provides breakfast for all the toddlers
our American friends). It also goes through 29,000 liters of cooking oil and 5,000kgs of salt and sugar. Stores taking part this year include Foodland, Friendship, Central Festival Beach Road,
attending the Day Care Center as many won’t have food at home. It cooks three meals a day for the students at the Vocational School for People with Disabilities and the School for the Blind, and it makes sure the food served is the freshest and most nutritious available. In one year the Foundation cooks 75,000kgs of rice (165,000lbs to
Makro, Tops, Central Marina and Tesco Lotus; cash donations can also be made at the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya and at branches of 7-Eleven throughout the city. This year the children and students of Pattaya once again need your help to make sure they have enough to eat.
CENTRALITY GOT TALENT OF EASTERN 2019 Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya led by Denis Thouvard, (5th on top right) Area General Manager along with management and hotel staff give a warm welcome to management and staff of Central Group to join “Centrality Got Talent of Eastern 2019” at Utopia suit, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. Yanaphat Photavorn, (top middle) Vice President Store Operation of Central Group opened the cer-
from Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, Centara Nova Hotel & Spa Pattaya and Central Marina shopping centre. The purpose of activity will be to build a strong team and unity of Central Group.
emony “Centrality Got Talent of Eastern 2019” competition. This competition by BUs the representative of Central Group in Eastern from Rayong, Pattaya,
PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL CHURCH Sunday Morning English Service 10.30am. Everyone welcome. 21/1 Soi 61 Sukhumvit Road, Central Pattaya. Pastor Daniel Krynauw. 089 235 8912 or 038 231 104. REDEMPTORIST CENTER Sunday Eucharistic Mass in Thai at 8.30am. English at 10am in the Mahatai Chapel. 086 417 5245.
ST. GEORGE’S PATTAYA Anglican/Episcopal. Sunday: 3pm. Modern English Service. Redemptorist Chapel Father Ray foundation, Sukhumvit Road. Fr. David : 084 070 5258. ST. NIKOLAUS CHURCH Masses and Services in English. Saturday:6pm.Sunday: 8.30am & 4pm. Sukhumvit Road, near Pattaya Klang. Pastor: 038 422 290. Keeper: 038 716 401. SRIRACHA ADVENTIST CHURCH Every Saturday at 10am. 10/11-13 Kao Kilo Road, Moo 3, T. Surasak, A. Sriracha. Pastor Rianthong: 082 235002 or contact Sudung: 084 7257552.
Chachoengsao, Prachinburi, Chanthaburi and Chonburi provinces. The winner of this year is the Pattaya team, a representative
ENCOUNTER CHURCH Sunday at 10am at Royal Twins Palace Hotel (opposite Marriott Resort on Second Road). Pastors Fred and Dianne Doell: 086 688 5367 GERMAN PROTESTANT CHURCH Church-services in German language every second and fourth Sunday of the month at 11 am. Begegnungszentrum (Meeting Center) Naklua, Pattaya-Naklua Road between Soi 13 and 11 (little street before 7/11 to “Borussia Park”). Pastor: 0965382865; Website: bzpattaya.wordpress.com
EVERY FRIDAY! Pattaya Expats Club have their meeting every Friday at 11.00 am. buffet from 10am, at Mercure Hotel, Pattaya Soi 15, off Pattaya 2nd Road. Information: 089 604 3646 The P.E.C. Trademark, ‘Palm Shadow’ is Copyright property owned exclusively by PEC Co. Ltd.
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ROTARY CLUB OF PATTAYA ELITE MODEL LOOK 2019 The “Mother Club” of Rotary in Pattaya, Chartered in 1972, have changed the venue for their regular meetings to Royal Cliff Grand, “The Rotary Room” second floor. The Rotary Club of Pattaya meet on Monday’s twice a month. Visiting Rotarians are most welcome to join the meetings. Further information: 08-9911-1199
NEW DEPUTY POLICE COMMISSIONER Police Major General Tanasak Rittidechpaiboon, a close friend of Niels Colov, the Chairman of Pattaya People Media Group has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of Royal Thai Police Region 2 with the responsibility to oversee and control the area of Chonburi including Pattaya.
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In cooperation with Pattaya People Media Group Mixx Discoteque located in Bali Hai Plaza on Pattaya Walking Street has become the hottest entertainment place in town. The introduction of the free MIXX LADIESCARD, that give all girls fantastic discounts, lucky draws and other outstanding benefits, and lots of exciting events nearly every day of the week have really made MIXX the number one disco in Pattaya. Two Superstar
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Central Festival Pattaya Beach shopping mall was the venue for the final of the Thailand section of the worldwide “Elite Model Look 2019”. Elite Model Agency is the biggest and most famous model agency in the world. In Thailand Mr. Edward Kiti is the franchise owner of Elite Models. “Be your own Icon” is the title of the “Elite Model Look Thailand 2019” fashion event that took place at Central Festival Pattaya Beach shopping mall on Saturday 5. October. Each year the national winners of the “Elite Model Look” from around the world meet in a prestigious location and undergo a 2-week intensive program which culminate with a final gala event. Through an intensive and rigorous selection process, the aspiring models compete to become the ELITE MODEL LOOK WORLD FINAL win-
ners and tomorrows supermodels. The ELITE MODEL LOOK WORLD FINAL program constitutes of many activities including hair and makeup re-looking, fashion individual and group shoots, catwalk
coaching, TV interviews, magazine photo shots, sponsor events, press conferences, cultural local activities, sightseeing, outdoor shoot, web series and TV shoots. The TV final gala event takes place in a venue of international stand-
ing with a capacity of 2,000 seats. The final show event consists of contestant presentations, fashion catwalks, video segments, international live entertainment and winner announcement. A panel of ELITE model agents spanning from all over the world assist a jury of celebrities, top models, fashion editors, designers, photographers and media, with their expertise. Both have to determinate who will be the top fifteen finalists and winners. The massive international media exposure of the event gives significant worldwide visibility coverage to the sponsors, partners, the hosted
location and gives an instant boost to the winners’ modeling careers. The winners were Miss Yasuttama Buayoo on the female side and the male winner was Mr. Sethasiri Poontanote.
concerts has taken place during the months of September and October. The famous Esarn singer Toey Apiwat created a totally packet house when he gave an energetic concert on Wednesday 23. October. Every Wednesday is “Ladies Night” and once every month there will be a free Superstar concert.
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SON OF FORMER PRIME MINISTER OF LAOS VISIT PATTAYA PEOPLE The son former Prime Minister of Laos People’s Demoeratic Republic ( PDR ) together with the delegation to visit and meet the Managing Director 12.00 hrs. On 25 September 2019 at Dragon Enterprises Company Limited, Mr. Niels Storm Martens Colov CEO, Dragon Enterprises Company Limited, offered to accept
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kaewbunpan son, Srisawad Kaewbunpan. Former Prime Minister of Laos PDR, Chairman of Duangphet Petchpattana Co., Ltd. together with Thao Chantho Luang Raj , Thao KongPetch ,Luang Srisombat and Capt. Dej sa thon-sungnern, joined the group by introducing himself and talking greetings exchange ideas about the projects investment that will occur in the Lao PDR.Which the atmosphere is full of warmth and very friendly.
ROTARY GOVERNOR VISIT The District 3340 Governor of Rotary International came to Pattaya to visit the Rotary Club of Pattaya and to give his advice to the club president and members of that club. Every year each Rotary club around the words change club presidents and clubs are grouped in geographical areas called Rotary Districts (in Thailand we have 4) each are governed by a District Governor, who is also changed every year. This year Khun Mayuai Jintabanditwong is the Governor of Rotary District 3340 (North East and the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand). President of the Rotary Club of Pattaya is Irish Stephen Devereux.
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Pattaya City Hall: (North Pattaya Road) Tel.: 0-3825-3100 Pattaya City Call Center: 1337
Health Department: (Soi Buakhaow) Tel.: 0-3842-0823, 0-3842-0562 North Star Library: (Sukhumvit Highway) Tel.: 0-3871-6755 Pattaya Post Office: (Soi Post Office) Tel.: 0-3842-9341 Banglamung Post Office: (Sawang Fa Road) Tel.: 0-3842-8225 Jomtien Post Office: (Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road) Tel.: 0-3823-1944 Fire Brigade Pattaya: Tel.: 0-3842-4678-9 Fire Brigade Naklua: Tel.: 199, 0-3822-1000, 0-3822-1666 Pattaya Expats Club: Friday meetings 11.30 AM (buffet from 10am) at Mercure Hotel Pattaya Soi 15 off, Second Road Tel.: 081 001 6372 Email: contact@pattayaexpatsclub.info Website: www.pattayaexpatsclub.info Pattaya Train Station: (Siam Country Club Road) Tel.: 0-3842-9285 Bus Station: (North Pattaya Road) Tel.: 0-3823-1142
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Rotary Club of Pattaya Meeting on Mondays twice a month at Royal Cliff Grand, Rotary Room on 2. floor. Fellowship starts 18.30 and meeting starts 19.00. Visiting Rotarians are most welcome to attend the meetings. Information; 08-9911-1199 Lost or Stolen Credit Cards: American Express Bangkok: Tel.: 0-2273-5544, 0-2273-5522 Diners Club: Tel.: 0-2238-3660, 0-2232-4111 Master Card: Tel.: 0-2232-2484, 0-2260-8572 Visa Card: Tel.: 0-2252-2212, 0-2263-2094 Thomas Cook: Tel.: 0-2256-2816/9 Hospitals: Bangkok Hospital Pattaya: (Sukhumvit Road) Tel.: 0-3825-9911, 0-3842-7751/5 Emergency: 0-3825-9999 Banglamung Hospital: Tel.: 0-3841-1551-2 Pattaya International Hospital: (Soi 4, Second Road) Tel.: 0-3842-8374/5, 0-3810-3900 Emergency: 0-3842-7575 Pattaya Memorial Hospital: (Second Road) Tel.: 0-3842-9422/4 Pattaya city Hospital : Tel.0-3810-3900
Electricity Pattaya: Tel.: 0-3842-6463, 0-3842-8502 Electricity Banglamung: Tel.: 0-3822-1007 Garbage Collection: Tel.: 0-3842-9494 Water Works Pattaya: Tel.: 0-3822-2461-5 Water Works Banglamung: Tel.: 0-3822-1463
Thai Airways International (Beach Road, Dusit Resort) Tel.: 0-3842-0995/7 U-Tapao International Airport Tel.: 03824-5595
Pattaya Police Station: (Corner of Soi 9 and Beach Road) Tel.: 191, 0-3842-9325, 0-3842-0802/5, 08 2799 9111 Banglamung Police Station: (Sukhumvit Highway) Tel.: 0-3822-1801, 0-3822-1331, 0-3822-2100 Nongprue Police Station: Tel.: 0-3824-9843 Immigration Police: (Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road) Tel.: 0-3825-2751-4 Hotline: 1178 Tourist Police: (Phratamnak Road, near Jogging Park) Tel.: 1155, 0-3842-5937, 0-3842-9371 Highway Police: (Sukhumvit Highway, near South Pattaya Road) Tel.: 0-3839-2001, 0-3842-5440, 1169 Marine Police: Tel.: 0-3842-3666
Pattaya Van (South Pattaya) Tel.: 08-2796-4417-8
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Major Cineplex: (2nd Floor The Avenue Pattaya, Second Road) Tel.: 0-3805-2227 SF Cinema City: (3rd Floor, Central Center Pattaya - Big C) Tel.: 038-361-500 SFX Cinema: (6th Floor, Central Festival Pattaya Beach) Tel.: 033-003-555 On-line Hotel reservation: www.hotelhotprice.com Best room rates in Pattaya. TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand): Tel.: 0-3842-8750, 0-3842-9113 Emergencies: Sawangboriboon South Pattaya Tel.: 0-3822-2474, 0-3848-8882, 1669 Alcoholics Anonymous 080 563 0232
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1 Edging of small loops, as on lace (5) 4 Part of a rock formation that appears above the surrounding land (7) 8 Ostensibly (9) 9 Land of the pyramids (5) 10 Zodiacal prediction (9) 13 Treeless, Arctic plain (6) 14 Native North American tribe (6) 16 Subdued, suppressed (9) 19 French composer of works such as Bolero (5) 20 Deserving of the highest esteem (9) 22 Present as worthy of regard or confidence (7) 23 Craftily (5)
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1 Elaborate spectacle (7) 2 Showy garden flower (13) 3 Hard structure in the jaw (5) 4 Morsel left at a meal, crumb (3) 5 Melts, as of ice (5) 6 Spontaneous emission of a stream of particles in nuclear decay (13) 7 Recipient of money (5) 11 Giraffe-like creature (5) 12 Talk pompously (5) 15 Environmental science (7) 16 Old Testament patriarch (5) 17 Canal boat (5) 18 Final drops of a liquid (5) 21 Partially opened flower (3)
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Movies Star recommended rating and all Synopsis are from the www.movieseer.com.
Movie’s Showtime might be changed without prior notice. Program Dates: November 2019 HAPPY BIRTHDAY FATHER
DOCTOR SLEEP
MIDWAY
KILL CHAIN
Summary: The 8-year-old killer, what is the motivation to cause the crime Or is there anybody who moves behind the scenes. Movies based on real story layouts By bringing up family and social issues to present In the context that we all all know, adults will compose stories to deceive children again. Release Date: 07/11/19
Summary: Years following the events of “The Shining”, a now-adult Dan Torrence meets a young girl with similar powers as his and tries to protect her from a cult known as The True Knot who prey on children with powers to remain immortal. Release Date: 07/11/19
Summary: The film, based on the real-life events of this heroic feat, tells the story of the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome the odds. Release Date: 07/11/19
Summary: Three strangers lives are inevitably entangled in a conflict none of them are prepared for. Release Date: 07/11/19
LITTLE MONSTERS
HELLO, LOVE, GOODBYE
GEMINI MAN
JADE DYNASTY
KIM JI-YOUNG: BORN 1982
FROZEN 2
Summary: After a rough breakup, directionless Dave crashes at his sister’s place and spends his days expanding his young nephew’s questionable vocabulary. When an opportunity arises to chaperone an upcoming kindergarten excursion alongside the charming and enigmatic teacher Miss Caroline, Dave jumps at the chance to impress her. Release Date: 07/11/19
Summary: Joy is a spunky, poor millennial who works as a domestic helper in Hong Kong. While she excels in her job and enjoys the friendship of many other empowered domestic helpers, she plans to leave the city soon. In her journey to achieving her goals, Joy meets Filipino bartender Ethan. Release Date: 07/11/19
Summary: Gemini Man is an innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin, who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move. Release Date: 14/11/19
Summary: After the massacre of his village, Zhang Xiaofan is taken in by the Qing Yun Sect where he begins his journey of cultivation. When he finds out the truth behind the deaths of his parents, he succumbs to his rage and demonic tendencies and becomes the enemy of Qing Yun Sect. Release Date: 14/11/19
Summary: (Based on the best-selling novel) KIM Ji-young, an ordinary woman in her 30s, suddenly shows signs of being inhabited by others such as her late mother and older sister, and the stories of the people connected to her. Release Date: 14/11/19
Summary: Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient, autumn-bound forest of an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom. Release Date: 21/11/19
COUNTDOWN
LIGHT OF MY LIFE
THE CAVE
21 BRIDGES
CHARLIE’S ANGELS
HELLO WORLD
Summary: In COUNTDOWN, when a young nurse (Elizabeth Lail) downloads an app that claims to predict exactly when a person is going to die, it tells her she only has three days to live. With time ticking away and death closing in, she must find a way to save her life before time runs out. Release Date: 21/11/19
Summary: Parent and child journey through the outskirts of society a decade after a pandemic has wiped out half the world’s population. As a father struggles to protect his child, their bond, and the character of humanity, is tested. Release Date: 28/11/19
Summary: Based on true events, THE CAVE tells the untold story of the rescue that captivated the world, from the point of view of the unsung heroes in the Tham Luang mission to free the trapped 13 ‘Wild Boars’, culminating in a triumphant outcome against all the odds. Release Date: 28/11/19
Summary: Follows a disgraced detective in the NYPD who is given a shot at redemption. Thrust into a citywide manhunt for a cop killer, he begins to undercover a massive conspiracy that links his fellow cops to a criminal empire and must decide who he is hunting and who is actually hunting him. Release Date: 28/11/19
Summary: Reboot of the 2000 action comedy based on the 1970s television series. A new generation of private detectives working for the mysterious Charlie. Release Date: 28/11/19
Summary: A man travels in time from the year 2027 to relive his school years and to correct a bad decision. Release Date: 28/11/19
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THAI FAMILY Over the years I have had many foreign clients with Thai partners, they are usually married and choose to spend their lives together here in Thailand. A common problem that I have seen with couples starting life together is when the foreign partner wants to build a house or develop a land project. Usually when you want to build a house you plan to employ professional companies and tradesmen such as designers, architects, engineers to take care of your project for them. It is usually during this time that the Thai partner will recommend that they
Usually during construction there will be problems regarding building standards or the quality of the materials used, the partner’s family will usually complain that you are wrong and want the impossible when what you want is actually only too much for them to handle. This can be a big problem but actually whatever you want is your choice, you are right and it is your decision. The family usually does not possess the skills to properly manage and construct your project, but the fee that they charge will usually be higher than that of hiring a pro-
will crop up during construction causing delays and deviations from the original plans, some construction can only be done by proper professionals such as swimming pools. Over the years I have inspected a large number or useless pools that have ended up as ponds for stagnant water. COMMENT: Whenever you are abroad it seems to be that you are in the second class of the people in that country. So whenever you plan to start something whether it is a business or construction project you need to hire and deal with professionals;
used in construction. So in the end you will not only have a problem with the family but will also have the problem with your part-
employ someone from her family; actually she is only trying to do the good thing, she is worried about her family and wants to take care of them and at the same time if you plan to pay a lot of money to someone why can’t it be to the family. This is not a good idea as they will not be professional, cannot speak your language; don’t understand your culture, don’t know what you want and they will not have enough experience to do a good job for you.
fessional. Sometimes they may lie or cheat money from you, an example is if a third party is needed to be brought in to perform a service, such as an excavation for a swimming pool or putting in foundations; they will overcharge you on top of the quoted third party price. Sometimes the foreign party trusts the Thai partner’s family and gives money to them, but they don’t give it to the third party and the third party then comes to you asking for payment. There will be many problems that
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ner as well. If you have any questions or queries about Thai law, please feel free to contact us at any time.
To contact the Lawyer please call: 08-9911-1199 or email: info@pattayapeople.com
people who understand your needs, can give you good advice and have the right skills to fulfill your requirements. This will always be better than to use someone that you’re partner trusts but who don’t have the proper experience to serve your needs. A business is run by professionals, it cannot be run by the family, especially when they cannot speak a word of English. You will have to communicate through your partner who usually doesn’t understand all the technical terms
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INTERNATIONAL DIVORCE
Jurisdiction Is The Key Where you get divorced can determine the result Each divorce or separation has its own particular circumstances. One common thread, however, is the complexity of financial arrangements. This can be tricky enough when both of you are resident and citizens of the same country. When more than one county or nationality is involved, it can be even more of a minefield – and that’s without even taking children into account. Nevertheless, there are certain principles which apply to most cases, and are worth noting.
Thailand If you intend to divorce in Thailand, there are two options: uncontested or contested divorce. The uncontested option is usually quick and straightforward. No grounds are needed, and it is an administrative procedure conducted at the local registry. However, if one of you isn’t a Thai national you need to ensure the foreign country recognises this form of divorce. Many countries now do, but only in certain cases. This could cause problems in the future if the non-Thai wishes to remarry.
A contested divorce goes through the courts and requires certain grounds provided by Thai law.[1] If neither of you is Thai but you both have the same nationality; you may choose to go through the Thai system. In which case, these grounds may not be applicable, provided the laws that country don’t contradict those of Thailand. The contested procedure is designed to settle disputes on child custody or marital property. It can also be a remedy for couples who have not registered their marriage in Thailand but have been residing or working in Thailand for a
while. Other countries However, you don’t have to get divorced in the country in which you were married or where you were living while you were together. In fact, you can do it in any country in which either of you are now settled or where one of you holds a passport, provided it recognises that you were married in the first place. England and Wales, for example, is known for being the divorce capital of the world, because it’s considered to have a generous approach to sharing a couple’s
assets. The objective is to get a fair result for everyone concerned. Because of their codified laws, some other jurisdictions tend to apply a more formulaic approach. You may have an option of where to get divorced; in which case it’s important you choose somewhere which suits you both best. However, the jurisdiction can be determined by law – some courts recognise themselves according to their own tests (e.g. place of habitual residence). This can lead to more than one country qualifying, in which case international principles, such as first in time, apply. So, if you fail to agree on the place, you could be in a race to apply in your preferred jurisdiction first. In that case, you need to get quick, accurate advice so you can decide which place is best for you; if there is sufficient connection for proceedings to take place there; and if you comply with the procedural requirements (e.g. if you have all of the required documents, notarised and translated marriage certificates). Disclosure of assets The location and treatment of disclosed assets could make a differ-
ence as to your preferred jurisdiction. Some countries or territories require both parties to give full disclosure of all assets, no matter where in the world they are held. That could mean – amongst others – bank accounts, pension assets, property and interests in trusts. Even if the latter does not count as part of your matrimonial assets, it may still have to be disclosed. International network of advisers If you’re getting an international divorce, it’s important to have an international network of advisers to hand, so you can make an informed, timely decision regarding jurisdiction. MBMG Group can advise you on divorce in Thailand and is a member of the invitation-only GGI Geneva Group International Alliance, the largest global multidisciplinary alliance of independent accounting, audit, law and consulting firms. That means we have access to independent advice in 124 countries, to help you through the process. For more information and to speak with our advisor, at info@mbmggroup.com or call +66 2 665 2534.
THE BILLABONG AND SPONSORS COME TO THE RESCUE Everyone was so excited, for the school was about to start building a new extension, for an additional classroom was planned to make life easier for staff and students alike. But the excitement subsided for the money ran out and a half completed building remained. Not an unfamiliar story unfortunately. The education of children is a prime requirement in any country in the world and Thailand is no exception for there
are hundreds, perhaps thousands, of schools throughout Thailand. Most schools in the city centres are well supported by the local
government with new extensions, a roof to cover the playing areas and general support but the staff of small, out of the way schools in small villages must take steps to raise finance to have extensions or improve facilities to benefit the village children. But this is not a simple matter for the children come, generally, from poor families who make their living off the land or supporting local business. Ban Krasang School is a
case in point. Situated just outside Buriram, there facilities have been outgrown by the ever increasing number of children in
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attendance and they were in desperate need of an additional classroom. They started to build an extension but ran out of money and ended up with the building having a roof that leaked, no flooring and no walls which is a problem when a strong wind accompanied by heavy rain envelopes the children with a fine spray, with dust and dirt whirling around which is no help when the children are studying. When the
extension is completed other items will be required like desks and chairs - but that is a problem for later. They have about 200
children at the school with ages ranging from 5 to 12 years coming from families who can ill afford extra expense and an urgent appeal came to the Billabong, via Miss Sasicha who originates from Krasang, for help which could not be ignored by Sandy and Capt. Bob, and a charity golf day was quickly organized. The fund has been swelled by the generosity of Pattaya Sports Club, KCL Cleaning, Mike Stennett, Bob St. Aubin, Todd and Nok Gibbens, there was also an auction of 2 golf bags and each golfer made a donation of 300 baht. It is anticipated that an amount in excess of 90,000 baht will be raised for this worthwhile cause. So a big thank you goes to the sponsors and all those that have donated to this event and provided for a successful day.
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DOGS 4 DOGS
On November 2nd, the Mad Dogs Motorcycle Club will be hosting a charity fundraiser for Adriano’s dogs home. They have had many previous successful events, including Poker Runs, which have always raised funds to feed and house invalid dogs from the Pattaya area. It seems that all bikers love dogs and are keen to help when necessary. The upcoming event will be at THE CLUBHOUSE in Soi Khopai on Saturday November 2nd starting at
2pm and everyone is invited to buy raffle tickets and make a donation, however big or small. You do not need to be a biker to join in and will be welcomed with open arms by this friendly club. Adriano is always in need of dog and cat food to keep his centre going and this can be a great alternative as a donation. Once again the Pattaya biker community comes together as one to help the needy.
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ACTIVE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY A press conference was organized at the high end Sunplay property. Pattaya People Media Group was represented by Chairman Niels Colov and his wife Khun Patsanan. Everyone was treated to a sumptuous gourmet dinner and a truly enjoyable time with live music and both guests and the Sunplay staff joining in as singers and dancers. A private estate, Sunplay Bangsaray is uniquely designed to provide a haven for those wishing to embrace an active lifestyle, without sacrificing luxury, convenience or independence.
Sunplay Bangsaray is a collection of luxurious apartments and pool villas, set amidst beautiful tropical gardens, sunset sea views, and a private clubhouse offering a full range of sports and luxury concierge services. Located on Thailand’s east coast, Sunplay Bangsaray is 2 hours by motorway from the capital, Bangkok. Suvarnabhumi Airport which is Thailand’s main international airport is only 90 minutes away, while the fast expanding UTapao international airport can be reached in 30 minutes. A by-pass
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motorway and planned highspeed rail link will reduce journey times even further. Known for its fresh seafood restaurants, tranquil setting and the genuine warmth of the local people, life is never rushed in Bangsaray. The area offers abundant sports and leisure activities with 10 world-class golf courses, Ocean Marina and the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, and the verdant hills of Bangsaray are perfect for walking and cycling enthusiasts
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PRIVILEGED MEMBERSHIP HEALTH & MEDICAL INSURANCE EXCLUSIVE
1. Introduction Healthcare insurance is in recent months a hot item in the news with growing speculation of compulsory health insurance being a requirement for residential visas in the future. To that end, at the request of the PSC smartnsure.com has researched the insurance market to find a quality solution for our present and future members. In cooperation with smartnsure, we believe we have found an excellent value Club Group Scheme that will give our membership and their families, a market beating cover with PSC group premium rates. We are pleased to offer this to our members for consideration. 1. Purpose - To offer members and families of the PSC tangible “economy of scale” discounts to what is an already excellent value and flexible Health Scheme. - With a broad span of plans and premiums covered by the underwriters, we are confident in providing the best cover for the ma-
PCL is a member of the Pacific Cross Group of Companies, which was first established as specialist entity in 1971. 1. Plan Overview With multiple levels of cover and first time applications available up to 75 years of age, makes health insurance available to members who may have believed they were too old to be covered. Pacific Cross offers 6 plan levels, all with emergency 24/7 worldwide coverage. - First time applicants accepted up to 75 (plus 364 days) with renewal up to age 99 years. - Experience rated renewals (previous years claims experience may impact on renewal premium) - Over 65 applicants must undergo a Physician Examination Report, the cost of which is reimbursed by Pacific Cross at a rate of 10% of premium up to a maximum of 7,500 Baht, provided that their offer to insure is accepted. - Elective treatment outside of Thailand requires pre-approval by insurer in every instance.
Cover Additional 25 – 50% discounts for voluntary deductibles & 20% discount for inpatient only.
Cross members are established. - All applicants will receive a personal policy and membership card.
- 15 day “free look” period with full no obligation refund (minus any paid benefits) applies. Memo from Pacific Cross
1. Premium Indication Premium table is for illustration purposes only and is based on a Standard Life. Declarations made in the application form may affect individual premiums and cover. NOTE: A lower (780,000 Baht) cover is available on request with a 10% group discount.
- All premium payments & renewals shall be paid directly to the insurance companies by bank transfer. - 24/7 client telephone claims & assistance hotline. - 5 yearly age banded premiums apply. - All claims paid at source once ID and health insurance card are presented. - smartnsure will liaise with all interested members in managing their applications and where able, assist with any claims and renewals.
It is very important for members to be aware that all Insurers rely upon truthfully completed application forms and therefore you should be aware that non-disclosed health conditions can lead to a policy cancellation. Individual members need to consider their own health insurance needs as your Thailand Immigration Visa type may have a bearing on the insurance plan that you will be required to hold. In summary: Our extensive research shows this scheme to be far superior to both our previous
jority of our members. 1. Provider We are delighted to inform our current and future members that we have added a major insurer to our list of sponsors offering exclusive group discount to our members: Pacific Cross Health Insurance
Plans cover both Inpatient & Outpatient - Premier Plus : THB 3,000,000 Cover - Maxima : THB 5,000,000 Cover - Maxima Plus : THB 10,000,000 Cover - Ultima : THB 20,000,000 Cover - Ultima Plus : THB 50,000,000
1. Cooperation with PSC - The PSC is making available a valuable and versatile international medical benefit program for the exclusive benefit of its members. - The members will receive a discount of 15 % on the premium once groups of at least 11 Pacific
arrangement and other expat schemes found elsewhere in the region and we are pleased to offer this to our members for consideration. We would greatly appreciate feedback of all interested members before the 1st of December. NOTE: The PSC has negotiated this discounted rate for the benefit of its PSC members but has no legal responsibility for any disputed claims between the PSC members and the insurance companies. When renewing insurance policy, PSC members must ensure their membership is fully paid up. . . 1. Information For more detailed information, contact: smartnsure.com Tel Eng: Kevin 091 839 5135 Tel Thai: Thanita (Anna) 082 423 2944 E m a i l : kevin@smartnsure.com Line ID: kev1508 Additional Contact Information: Willem Lasonder Secretary of the PSC M 089 253 5440 E willem@pattayasports.org
VIP VISIT
The famous news reporter and journalist in Thailand Kai Meesuk Khundilokchaipat (left) and family was warmly welcomed by Jari Nielsen (right), Resident Manager of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya during her stay at the resort recently.
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NON-VEG DIET VS VEGETARIAN DIET The vegan population in US has increased from 1% in 2009 to 6% in 2017, which is around 6 times the previous population. And if we see the overall world population, then we’ll find that around 21.8% are vegans. A study from 2010 estimated that there are 1450 million vegetarians of necessity and another 75 million of choice. So what’s the reason behind this sudden change? Why are many people moving towards a purevegetarian diet? The reasons may be health issues, ethics or love for animals. This is related to one of the hotly debated topics of all time:
Should we eat meat or not? Isn’t a vegetarian diet healthier? Arguments Supporting Non-Veg Diet - Meat eating is mainly argued due to its nutritional value. Meat helps in a better physical growth and provides strength to muscles due to the high quality protein present in it. - Our brain is the most power hungry organ of our body and uses more than 20% of our total energy. Meat fulfils this energy demand in a better way than any other food product. - Meat is one of the biggest source
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of good quality iron, an essential component of our body that helps in the formation of hemoglobin and myoglobin. - Another important component of our diet which cannot be obtained from plants is Vitamin B12. The deficiency of B12 is very scary. It may lead to pernicious anemia and nerve damage, which can mimic Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis. - In this whole world one animal must kill another animal to survive. This is the rule of life. The only difference is that herbivores kill plants, carnivores kill animals and omnivores kill both. So, what’s wrong in humans killing animals for food when they are capable of it? - Also our digestive system is that of an omnivore. The moderate size of our intestine, presence of meat digestive enzymes and canine teeth suggests a non-vegetarian diet we are capable of. Arguments Supporting Pure-Vegetarian Diet
- There are many health benefits of vegetarian food. While meat causes obesity, high cholesterol, different cardiovascular diseases and sometimes even cancer, vegetarian food saves us from all these diseases. Most vegetarian diet is full of antioxidants which reduces aging, risks of heart disease and risk of other diseases like kidney stones, cataract and even diabetes. - A vegetarian diet can fulfil all our nutritional needs. One can obtain good quality protein from plants such as soy or hemp products (or milk if he/she is not an extreme vegan). Soy can also fulfil our needs of Vitamin B12. Thus, a vegetarian diet can give you a healthy life and may increase your lifespan by few years. - Meat eaters say vegans also kill plants. Well, if we see at the minute level, we are actually killing thousands of bacteria every second. Many-a-time we ignorantly kill many ants underneath our feet. So the point is, it doesn’t matter whether we kill or not, the point that matters is the complexity of the organisms we kill. - Majority of world population takes a non-vegetarian diet, there is high
load on animal farming. Around 70% of US grain production is used to feed farm animals. It also requires huge amount of water, more than half the water used in United States. Also raising animals for food is the biggest polluter of water and topsoil. The waste in slaughterhouse also gives rise to
friendly. Conclusion So, we saw the arguments of both the sides and both seem to be logical. There is no doubt about the fact that meat is a very nutritious food and our biological features support an omnivorous diet. But one thing we (non-vegetarians)
many harmful bacteria which flows down to water and soil and then pollutes them. Thus, vegetarian food is also environment-
can do to minimize it. We can reduce our meat consumption, like once or twice a week. We can preferably eat smaller organisms like fish rather than big animals like cow, which has a greater sense of understanding and emotion. Our articles should be used for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended to be taken as medical advice. If you’re concerned, consult a health professional before taking dietary supplements or introducing any major changes to your diet. Source: https://thinknitesh.com
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DR.KAMALJIT SINGH HEALTH TIPS:FOODS TO AVOID IF YOU HAVE ANXIETY OR DEPRESSION Energy drinks and alcohol are on the list, but so are fruit juice and soy sauce. See which other foods and drinks you may want to avoid- Dr. Kamaljit Singh.
Fruit Juice: -The fiber in whole fruit fills you up and slows down how your blood takes in energy. Without that fiber, you’re just drinking nutritious sugar-water that can quickly hype you up — and bring you down just as fast. That can leave you hungry and angry — “hangry.” That won’t help anxiety and depression. Eat your fruit whole. When you’re thirsty, drink water. Regular Soda: -There’s no win for you here: It has all of the blood-spiking sugar of fruit juice with none of the nutrition. Sugar-sweetened drinks like soda have a direct link to depression, too. If you crave a pop, try seltzer water with a splash of juice instead. It’ll give you a bubbly fix without too much of the stuff you don’t need. Diet Soda: -No sugar, so no problem, right? Not exactly. You may not have the energy crash that comes with having too much sugar, but diet soda may make you depressed. In fact, it could make you feel more down than its sugary cousin would. Too much of the caffeine that many sodas have can be bad for anxiety, too.
and depression. Check the ingredients or, better yet, make your dressing at home from scratch.
If you do eat fat, make it the “good” kind you get from foods like fish, olive oil, nuts, and avocado. Those can lift your mood.
Ketchup: -It’s mostly tomatoes, right? Well, yes, and sugar, lots of sugar. Four grams per tablespoon, to be exact. And the “light” stuff may have artificial sweeteners that could be linked to anxiety and depression. Try homemade tomato salsa instead. Want a little kick? Add a bit of cayenne pepper.
Soy Sauce: -This one is only for people who are sensitive to gluten. In addition to breads, noodles, and pastries, it’s also in prepackaged foods like soy sauce. If you’re sensitive to gluten, it can cause anxiety or depression. It can also make you feel sluggish and not at your best. Check labels and try to steer clear.
Coffee: -If you’re not used to it, the caffeine in it can make you jittery and nervous. It could also mess up your sleep. Neither helps anxiety or depression. Caffeine withdrawal can make you feel bad, too. If you think it causes you problems, cut caffeine out of your diet slowly. If you’re OK with it, or drink decaf, coffee can actually help make you feel less depressed.
Processed Foods: -If you eat lots of processed meat, fried food, refined cereals, candy, pastries, and high-fat dairy products, you’re more likely to be anxious and depressed. A diet full of whole fiber-rich grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish can help keep you on a more even keel.
Energy Drinks: -They can cause weird heart rhythms, anxiety, and sleep issues. That’s because it’s not always easy to know the sky-high caffeine levels hidden in ingredients like guarana. These beverages often have loads of sugar or artificial sweeteners, too. Drink water if you’re thirsty. Want a sugar hit? Eat a piece of fruit.
Toast: -Wait, toast?! If it’s made from white bread, yes. The highly processed white flour it’s made from quickly turns to blood sugar after you eat it. That can cause energy spikes and crashes that can be bad for anxiety and depression. You can have your toast — and eat it, too. Just use whole-grain bread.
Alcohol: -Even a little can mess up your sleep. Not enough rest can raise anxiety and cause depression. Too many ZZZs can cause even more problems. That said, a drink could calm your nerves and make you more sociable. That can be good for your mental health. The key is dosage: A drink a day for women, and two a day for men, is the limit.
‘Light’ Dressing:-You might know to avoid some pre-packaged dressings and marinades loaded with sugar, often listed as “high-fructose corn syrup.” But what about “light” or “sugar-free” dressings? Many get their sweetness from aspartame, an artificial sweetener linked to anxiety
Frosting: -It’s the sugar, right? Well, yes, but that’s not all. It’s also loaded with around 2 grams of “trans fats” per serving. They’re linked to depression. Sometimes called “partially hydrogenated oils,” they’re also in fried foods, pizza dough, cakes, cookies, and crackers. Check your labels.
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Doughnuts: -We all love them, and little treats now and then can help your mood. But just so you know: Doughnuts have all the wrong kinds of fats, snow-white flour with little fiber to slow absorption, and lots of added sugar. So, if you must, make them a treat, not a routine. For more details visit/contact us: www.drkamalholistic.com Mobile/Whatsapp: (+66)869032543 Email: info@drkamalholistic.com
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LOVE FEST THAILAND Saturday 2nd November 2019 on Seaside love festival First time in Thailand. In love..heartbreaking..single..can come!! Take the heart for a hot vacation .. and love noon, noon until midnight with 3 zones, 3 love statuses, so love, so hurt and so single at Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Pattaya. For more information on: https://www.facebook.com/CHANGEshowbiz PATTAYA BREAKFAST RUN 2019 On 9 November 2019, time 06:0009:00 am. organized by TriLeague Thailand at Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, For more information on: https://www.facebook.com/ thailandtrileague/ www.pattayatriathlon.com PATTAYA TRIATHLON 2019 “Tri League ready to organize Pattaya Tri 2019 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Pattaya.” True fans of Thailand Tri League, do not miss! Meet the new Race Format, better than ever with the TOYOTA PATTAYA TRIATHLON 2019 Triathlon Triathlon from 9-10 November 2019 in Bali Hai Cape, Pattaya, Enjoy a great weekend with a fun race. For more information visit our website at www.pattayatriathlon.com, https://www.facebook.com/ thailandtrileague/ LOY KRATHONG PATTAYA FESTIVAL 2019 Back again with the biggest festival of this year! Pattaya international fireworks Festival 2019 will make colorful and exotic memorable. It is taking place on 11 November 2019 at Pattaya Beach. Contact: Pattaya City 0-3825-3130, 1337 MULTI CHAMBERS EASTERN SEABOARD NETWORKING The NTCC proudly presents “Multi Chambers Eastern Seaboard Networking @Ana Anan Resort & Villas Pattaya” on Friday 15th of November, 2019, 18:30 – 21:00. Members and friends in Samutprakarn, Chacheongsao, Chonburi, Rayong and those who have a business meeting in the area, please join us at this one of the best networking event of November! As 15th of November is considered as Entrepreneur’s Day in the Netherlands, a small gift ceremony to
the well-performing Dutch SMEs will also take place. Contact Organizer: +66 22546434 HELLO KITTY RUN PATTAYA 2019 On 16 November 2019 do not miss !! # Run this for kitty Celebrating 45th birthday of Kitty in 2 locations in the world in Japan and Thailand only. Prepare to have a running event on “Hello Kitty Run Pattaya 2019” at 17.00-24.00 pm. on Central Festival Pattaya Beach, Contact: Pattaya City 0-3825-3127-8 BANGKOK BANK CYCLEFEST 2019 On 23-24 November 2019 “A year has passed since that race and I have butterflies in my stomach just thinking about this year’s event. I’ve raced a lot for the team in the last year, and won a few too, but I still maintain that the Bangkok Bank Open is the hardest race I’ve ever done. “ at Siam Country Club, Contact: https:// www.facebook.com/BangkokBankCycleFest/ PATA DESTINATION MARKETING FORUM 2019 On 27-29 November 2019, PATA Destination Marketing Forum 2019 (PDMF) gathers the top minds in destination travel for inspiring and insightful discussions on some of the major issues in marketing and managing tourism growth to lesser-known destinations at Renaissance Pattaya Resort & Spa Hotel, Contact: Pattaya City 0-38253130 PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL Back again this year with a spectacular fireworks festival, the biggest city of Pattaya International Fireworks Festival on 29 - 30 November 2019 Pattaya beach. Residents and visitors can admire the magnificent fireworks along the beach was great. Concerts with the artists. For more information on Department of Art, Music and Film 0 3825 3100 to 4115. THE FARM 2019 Is back with the work that everyone has been waiting for and still has the concept “Serve Happy Farm From famous farms throughout Thailand “with various products, including fresh vegetables, fruits, and Dairy Product Packed quality directly from the farm, exotic fruit species are rare. And many delicious menus Super creative By
famous chef Including equipment And technology that makes growing vegetables easy, 14-20 November 2019, 10:30 - 21:00 pm. at Central Festival Pattaya Beach. More details - Facebook: CentralFestival Pattaya Beach. PATTAYA CLASSICAL MUSIC Upcoming events at EELSWAMP November Ekaterina Derzhavina, piano, a big name in Europe, having recorded Goldbergs and complete Haydn Sonatas. Her Goldbergs are amongst the highest reviewed on Amazon. Friday 8th: Goldberg Variations Sunday 10th: Beethoven and Haydn, Master and Pupil. November Michele Benuzzi, harpsichord Friday 29th: worksy by Bach, Handel and Graupner. Full details here: https://eelswamp.blogspot.com/2018/12/eelswampcalendar-2019.html OCEAN MARINA BOAT SHOW 2019 On 21 - 24 November 2019 is Thailand’s Biggest Boating, Lifestyle, and Leisure Show. With a new tent layout and floor plan that will direct people to visit every booth, we expect to have more than 100 booths & boats of the world’s leading branded yachts, marine products and services, water gadgets and toys. That’s not all, we also have booths for luxury cars and bikes, 5-star hotels and resorts, multi award-winning property developments and of course our famous superb food and drinks; Beer Garden. Throughout the 4-day exhibition, the expo also offers business networking party, the popular free yacht cruises for everyone, product trials, entertaining food & drinks festival by the marina, in-water shows, live bands, and kids’ game stations, jumping castle and so much more at Ocean Marina Yacht Club Pattaya. For more information visit https://oceanmarinapattayaboatshow.com/ MARINA TATTOO FESTIVAL On 02 - 03 November 2019 welcome to the Marina Tattoo Festival 2019 in Pattaya. A tattoo convention, contest and party just a few hundreds meters from the bustling Pattaya beach. at Central Marina, Pattaya 2nd Road, Pattaya. Contact: Eddie Suksawat Tell. +66 95 421 2084
EVENTS YEAR ROUND BALAJI YOGA Special Yoga training workshop by Ravinder Jangra from India. Friday: 6.45pm-7.45pm and 8pm-9pm and Saturday at 6pm. Located near Cucumber Restaurant off South Pattaya Road. Contact (English): 089 748 6204. CHESS CLUB with Grand Master - at Brau House, Second Road, near Soi 7. Play every Tuesday at 7pm. Free entry. Lessons available. Call Gerhard: 081 159 5341 or email caissas_erbe@yahoo.de DEUTSCHSPRACHIGER EXPATS CLUB meets on first Saturday of every month at 10am in the Chaimongkol Royal Temple, South Pattaya Road. www.pattayaexpatsclub.ch DUTCH SOCIETY IN PATTAYA (Nederlandse Vereniging Thailand Pattaya); Chairman/President Tina Banning-Eissing, Secretary Peter Bruinewoud. Social club for all Dutch-speaking people in and around Pattaya. Weekly and monthly activities. See website www.nvtpattaya.org for latest information. FOOTBALL Six-a-Side on artificial grass pitch, every Wednesday at 6.30pm at Planet Football, Siam Country Club Road. Phone: 038 248 212. Open Daily 8am to midnight. NORTH STAR LIBRARY Thai Language Classes: Conversation & basic vocabulary at 10.15am-noon & 1pm to 2.30pm, Monday to
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Friday. Cost: Library members: 100 baht per session. Non-members: attend the meetings. Information; 08-9911-1199 200 baht per session. Private Class: 200 baht. Sukhumvit Road near Redemptorist Center. Call: 038 716 755 or 081 575 4854. ROTARY CLUB OF EASTERN SEABOARD. President Rodney northstarlibrary@hotmail.com. Charman, Secretary Jan Abbink. English speaking Rotary Club. Meeting every Thursday from 5.30pm. at Siam Bayshore Resort, PATTAYA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Info: HS0ZIN (Paul) 087 043 Pratumnak Road (also pedestrian entrance on Pattaya Beach 1408 or pauldaviesradio@hotmail.com. Road, near Bali Hai pier). Meeting starts 6.00pm. Specialized in humanitarian projects all over Thailand and neighbouring countries. PATTAYA BACKGAMMON LEAGUE. B.G. House & Restaurant 315/ See also website www.rotary-es.org. 17-18, Thepprasit Road, (off Thappraya Road). League Tournaments on Sundays: 2.00pm. Info: 081 664 9085 or www.blot.asia VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF USA Social group helping US veterans & dependants with free assistance about Administration, PATTAYA BRIDGE CLUB: upstairs of Altos Restaurant, 144/99 Social Security & Service related agencies. Post meetings every 2nd Thappraya Road (near Bali Hai flyover). Monday, Wednesday & Fri- Tuesday, 1pm at Hogsbreath Saloon, 148 78/79 Sukhumvit Road on day at 1.00pm. Contact Jeremy Watson 085 818 2172. Soi 46-3 (formerly Soi Batman). Informal gathering: Tuesdays & www.bridgewebs.com/jomtien Wednesdays from 11:30am. Info: Eric Larsen (Post Commander). Tel: 038 423 462. PATTAYA EXPATS CLUB Meet Fridays at Mercure Hotel, Soi 15 off Second Road. From 10am for breakfast. 11.30am programme E-mail or call us about any upcoming events: We are here starts. Tel: 089 604 3646. to serve you so please give plenty of notice beforehand ROYAL BRITISH LEGION THAILAND Tel: 089 807 2335. to provide a positive widespread service for your event. Tel: 038 427 585. news@pattayapeople.com or ROTARY CLUB OF PATTAYA Meeting on Mondays twice a month at info@pattayapeople.com. Royal Cliff Grand, Rotary Room on 2. floor. Fellowship starts 18.30 and meeting starts 19.00. Visiting Rotarians are most welcome to
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PATTAYA UNITED On Friday October 25th District 3340 Governor Maruay Jinatabanditwong signed the official Interact Certification form for the Pattaya United Interact Club. He also presented Charter President Nastya with a President Chain and official pins for the members. The Pattaya United Interact Club consists of students of BPIS Burapa Pattanasart International School. The club will be supported and
committee will be formed, whereby PP Jan Abbink will be the Interact Advisor and Anders (Neo) Guldenskold will be the Committee Chair. The Pattaya United Interact Club has already almost 30 members joining and they will focus on environmental projects and other issues in our community and beyond. Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people. Made up of members ages 14-18 or secondary-school age, Interact gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects. Along the way, Interactors develop their leadership skills and initiative while meeting new friends.
guided by both Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard and and Rotary EClub Dolphin Pattaya International. The certificate was already signed last week by RCES President Dieter Reigber and was now also signed by President Maneeya Engelking of the E-Club Dolphin Pattaya International. A joint
LA CHAINE AT GIAN’S La Chaine des Rotisseurs Bailliage Eastern Seaboard held an event at Gian’s popular high end Italian Restaurant in Thrapoaya Road in October. This has become an annual event with owner Guido serving up a delightful menu for the discerning food and wine lovers attending. ‘Its all about ‘the table’ and the presentation of the specially designed menu with an accent on experimentation’ said Ian Lancaster, who
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had flown in from Phuket in his role as Bailli (chairman) of la Bailliage de Phuket, specially for this dinner. A packed Gian’s enjoyed ‘Uno Stile Italiano’ for a slightly more casual than usual O.M.G.D. (Ordre Mondialdes Gourmets Dégustateurs Dinner). To find out about the next Chaine dinner, look on ‘La Chaine des Rotisseurs Bailliage Eastern Seaboard’ Facebook page.
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MEETING EVERY FRIDAY AT 11.30 AM AT MERCURE HOTEL, OFF PATTAYA 2ND ROAD THE HONORARY BOARD ADVISORS Pattaya Expats Club are honoured and happy to have the support and advice from a number of Thai dignitaries. In the following find a list of the people who constitute the Honorary Board Advisors to Pattaya Expats Club. Lt.General Suchinda Suthiphongs Lt.General Chatchai Tammaraksah, Khun Ittipol Khunplome, Mayor of Pattaya City Khun Niran Wattanasartsatorn, Former Mayor of Pattaya City Khun Chanyut Hengtrakool, Former Member of P a r l i a ment Pol. Co. Nanthawut Suwanlaong Superintedent. Pattaya City Police Station Pol. Col. Somnuk Changate, Banglamung Superintendent Khun Sansak Ngampiches, Senior politician in Pattaya Khun Revat Pholookin, Senior politician in Pattaya Dr. Sanya Viravaidya CEO Pattaya International Hospital Khun Sanga Kitsamrej Owner of the SK Group of companies and President of UPE Khun Surat Mekavarakul, Owner of Mike Business Group Khun Paisan Bundityanon, Owner of Rabbit Resort Pattaya Khun Somchai Manothavorn Advisor to the Mayor of Pattaya Khun Sopin Theppajug Owner of Diana Group of companies Dr. Prasan Stianrapapongs, Specialist in Preventative Medicine at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital Pol.Col. Suuwan Chiewnawintawat
Pol.Lt. Col. Aroon Promphan Pol.Col. Chanapat Nawaruk Khun Suttikorn Jearpaitoon, Owner of Alangkarn Pattaya Khun Sucreep Krajai President of Esarn Association Pattaya Lt. Gen. Padoongsaak Padoong noradaid Pol. Lt. Col. Songprode Sirisukha Khun Ronnakit Aegasing Khun Wutisak Rermkitkarn Khun Verawat Khakhai Khun Wattana Chantanawaranon Khun Poonpol Kamuttira Club Founders : Pete Mills and Preben Hansen
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Established 2001 Website: www.pattayaexpatsclub.info Email: contact@ pattayaexpatsclub.info Pattaya Expats Club Co. Ltd. Tel. 089 604 3646 E-Newsletter FREE to all submit your first name & email address on the home page of PECs website and it will be emailed to you each week. Or to view it on-line, go to Current Newsletter page. November 1, 2019 Daniel Schwartz
PEC Meeting Programme – Fridays, 01st-29th November 2019 does it work? Why does it work? How is it still relevant in the age of Cryptocurrency? How does it interact with the CryptoCurrency World? How can I as a member of the club benefit? All of these questions and more will be covered in his talk! Dan is a Member of the Board of Trustees, Programme Manager, Webmaster, Investor, Trainer, Professional Speaker, Marketing and PR Advisor for Trade CRYPTO, Co-Owner of BIZpaye Thailand Master Franchise, CEO of 3T Network PTE LTD out of Singapore. Dan can be reached at: dan@bizpaye.com or dan.schwartz@3tnetworks.com
OZ-ONE + Grand Smile Hotel + Ozone Resident. November 8, 2019
ager and Board Member Bob Donald to the stage on…Cruising Through Japan Earlier this year he and friends
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: In order of Election: Niels Colov, President, CEO Richard Ravensdale, past Vice Pesident, Meeting Manager, Programme Manager Colin de Jong, Charity Chair William Hurndell Brian Maxey Jahir Khan, Dan Schwartz, Webmaster John Coughtrie Chamnong Anusat-utai. Treasurer Daniel Sztanke, President, French PEC Preben Hansen Christian Foerster, cashier Bob Donald. Peter Anders, Membership Coordinator Pattaya Expats Club Co. Ltd. Directors: William Hurndell, Michael Withers, Herman van Gucht and Frans Moret. Members of the Volunteer “Production Team”: Capt Dechasa Tonsung-nern, Pirunya Anuntakool, Peter Hyland Eddie Farrington
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What is Bio-Laser Treatment and How can it Help You?
What’s a Trade Exchange and How Are They Used (Issuing their own digital currencies for over 50 years and now integrating Cryptocurrency) Dan has spoken several times a year for the club going back to 2007 when he first was introduced to the club, joined as a production team member and then became Programme Manager and Board of Trustees Member. He always has an informative and entertaining presentation. This month he will be speaking on Trade Exchanges or sometimes referred to as Barter. How PEC Members Lucky Draw
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or dan@pattayaexpatsclub.info for club related questions or call him on +66 92 476 1032 We have 2 speakers for you to kick off November. Opening will be: K. Suriya Jianpanitpong, Managing Director of Ozone-Grand Smile who will introduce The Ozone System used for: - Ozone Water - Ozone Air - Ozone Cleaning - Ozone Rubbish modifying This system is in use at the Grand Smile Hotel. Nong - Sunanta Kaew. 098-2282488 K. Suriya Jianpanitpong 081-6328844
PEC Visa Advice Desk
Darren Mcgarry from Key Visa Company attends Pattaya Expats Club on the “Visa & Immigration Information Desk” with all the latest updated information to answer all Club members queries.
Dr. Sunya Viravaidya will be speaking on Bio-Laser that also helps treat chronic pain and acute diseases. The intravenous laser rejuvenates the cells in the body. He will also explain the course of treatment for excellent results and share with you his personal experience with Bio-Laser. About the speaker: Dr. Sunya Viravaidya MB.BS., is a graduate of the University of Melbourne, Australia in 1970. Internship at the Austin Hospital, Melbourne Australia and residency training in the Department of Medicine, Ramathibodi University Hospital Bangkok, Thailand. He is the Chairman CEO and founder of Pattaya International Hospital. Dr. Sunya started Pattaya International Clinic in 1974 and the Sugar Hut Resort & Restaurant in 1984. Pattaya International Hospital was opened by former Prime Minister Anand Punyarachun on the 9th November 1992. Appointed Honorary Consul of Sweden by His Majesty King Carl Gustav and the Royal Swedish Government on the 5th April 2004 till 2014, was also honored with the Polar Star officer 1st class medal from His Majesty the King in 2014. He is also Advisor to the Royal Projects of His Majesty King Rama IX. Honorary member of the pre-cadet class III Royal Military Academy. November 15, 2019 We welcome Club Production Team member, Programme Man-
from Australia took a cruise round Japan and South Korea then drove through Japan. His talk will cover his journey and the culture of Japan. If you have never cruised or not spent a lot of time in Japan this will be one enjoyable experience. Bob Donald is a retired commercial pilot and an active paramedic and has been a long time member of the PEC team. November 22, 2019 20 Exercises to Do at Your Desk — Get Fit at Work or Home If you are sitting down and reading right now, you should stop! Okay, well don’t stop reading, but you might want to stand up to finish it. Why? Well, if you are like most people today, chances are you are spending too much time tied to your desk buried in emails. Our modern lives have been engineered so that we can spend most of it sitting down. Unfortunately, sitting is literally killing us. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 3.2 million deaths can be attributed to lack of physical activity. Our sedentary lifestyles are responsible for increasing our risk of diabetes and heart disease as well as a loss of muscle and bone strength. Perhaps even more alarming is that people who exercise regularly are probably still not getting enough movement in their lives to counteract the deleterious effects of sitting too much. On average, we spend about 9.5 hours a day sitting. Compare
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that to the 7.5 hours of sleep we are getting on average, we are doing a lot of sitting. That’s the reason that hour on the elliptical isn’t going to save you! The impact of all that sitting is an increased rate of obesity. The good news is that with a little more activity throughout the day, we can actually reverse the inevitable weight gain — maybe even lose up to 20 pounds — associated with such a sedentary existence. . Little changes here and there can go a long way in keeping you healthy and happy. Also, We Are Sitting Wrong Let’s be honest here, for all the sitting we do, we aren’t very good at it. We do a lot of slouching and craning our heads forward. Our heads are heavy, and the further forward we have them as opposed to being aligned with our spine, the heavier they become. Diana will share valuable 20 exercises that can be done in your chair at home or at your desk at work to keep you in shape, gain energy and develop more stamina while keeping you healthy and enjoying your day About the speaker: Diana Mountanos has lived most of her entire life with a focus on exercise and living a healthy lifestyle. She was a competitive back stroke swimmer in her teens. Sprint relay running, archery, and competitive swimming were her high school passions. Reach her via email: diana@dianamountanos.com Diana Mountanos 061 130 8550. www.pureyogapattaya.com November 29, 2019 We have Dr. Ian Nicolson back with us speaking on: The Fermentation Process, It’s Importance in our Lives. With a background in the Food Industry for a major multinational, Dr. Nicolson will explain what the fermentation process is, where we can find it and what its benefits are. Dr. Ian is Graduate Chemist researching how plants make drugs. He worked for Unilever for 20 years. Then he was also with Lever Bothers, Port Sunlight on soaps and detergents, Van den Berghs & Jurgens, the Flora & Stork manufacturers. And Mattessons Meats. Then he went on to Process Development of oils and fats (Sunflower, Soya Bean, Palm oil). Finally was a lecturer at HK University on Environmental Management He can be reached on: +66 89 631 6390 or Email: Dr.Ian.T.Nicolson@gmail.com
NEWS.. PATTAYA INSURANCE CENTER is offering a NEW (Pacific Cross) Health Insurance – higher cost, higher cover,initial application up to 80 years of age (renewal through to 90 yrs). http://pattaya expatsclub.info/wp/ insurance/ NEWS.. If any member would like to suggest a new club venue, on a public transport route – 2nd Road or Beach Road, please send an email request for our MS Word document PEC VENUE FACILITIES – NEEDS LIST to check the facilities we need to operate the club meetings. If you think a Hotel you know may match up to our needs – let Meeting Manager Richard know (pecrichard@yahoo.co.uk) and he will attach a copy of the venue facilities list for you to use as a tick list to review the hotel for us. PEC Finance Reports now available on-line: http:// pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ club-finances/ Outreach Events will no longer accept cash Open Mic Forum – It’s a lively mutual exchange of information, with a little humour and advice from Asia hands and expats in the meeting room. This is PEC Members programme segment, for all those practical questions on life in Thailand in general, and in FunTown in particular. Also during this session if you are new in town or to the meeting, feel free to grab the microphone and introduce yourself to the group and ask any questions you may have. CLUB TV REPORTS. Our PEC weekly meeting content has a generous segment on Pattaya People Television, shown on TMN Cable TV. Some past Reports are available on YouTube . . . https:// www.youtube.com/user/ PattayaPeopleMedia/videos And on Pattaya People website . . http://pattayapeople.com/category/expats-club/ Please suggest Main Feature Speakers for our weekly Meetings and contact Daniel Schwartz, dan@pattayaexpatsclub.info, Guest Speaker Bookings. Give your suggested ‘lead’, with contact info but please do not fix dates in advance. Phyathai Sriracha Hospital – Special monthly health check up promotions available’
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http://www.phyathai sriracha.com/en Important change to rules for Land-Border-Entry to Thailand: http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ visa-inf/ During Our Meetings In the main lobby is 'Expat Expo', tables with information and staff. PATTAYA INSURANCE CENTER (KHUN NENG) 390/24 M.10, Chan Thong Place, Pattaya 3rd Road, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150. (Just South of Soi 17 Traffic Lights, Opposite Diamond Badminton) 084 003 6030 (Neng), 094 895 5465 (Taa) Medical, accident, car, motorcycle, house, condo, boat, shop, office and travel cover. Special discount group medical for PEC members. New E-mail: info@pattayainsurance.com Mob: 084-003-6030 Tel/Fax: 033-048-336 www.pattaya-insurance.com PATTAYA SERVICE CENTRE Travel – Jahir on 086 394 0863, jahirkhan@hotmail.com For Tours & Travel – air tickets,
www.suthiponglaw.com KEY VISA Co Ltd, Darren Mcgarry, 08 1004 5397, www.keyvisathailand.com Free advice on expats’ Immigration queries. A service, handling Income letters and UK Passport renewal – approved by the UK Embassy. Now at a more centralized location, directly opposite the car park entrance of BIG C in South Pattaya. Skype account at: KEYVISACO. AA INSURANCE – The PEC’s own ‘low cost group health policy’, available alongside many other types of Insurance. If it can be insured we will insure it. Home, condo, car, motorbike, health and life here in Thailand is all in a days work for us. 038-415795, or peter@aainsure.net or www.aainsure.net/ insurance_pattaya.html FORMUCHMOREINFORMATION ON OUR SPONSORS, GO TO MEMBERS BENEFITS PAGE: http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/useful-links/member-discounts/
tail on our Full Feature Newsletter… http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/ newsletter/ We meet at the Hotel Mercure, Entry Tickets are sold from 9:50AM - 11.30AM. If you arrive for Breakfast, members entry fee is 210B, cost for non-members is 230B, if you come after breakfast ends at 1120am, the cost is only 100B for members, 120 B for the public, including Coffee, Tea, Water and the excellent meeting facilities at the hotel. Speakers from 11:30 am. The table plan is a friendly format of tables for four - so please allow the 'gaps' to be filled by new arrivals at your table. We are a friendly Expats helping Expats advice forum. British Embassy Emergency assistance, telephone the British Embassy (Consular Section) in Bangkok on 02 305 8333. Visits to the Embassy are ‘BY APPOINTMENT ONLY‘ now. website (https:/ /www.gov.uk/government/world/ organisations/british-embassybangkok).
package tours. Property sales & rentals. Business services, company formations, contracts, work permits, visa, accounting. Legal civil / criminal litigation and Notary services. PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL – Soi 4 on 2nd Road, 038 428 374 Regular FREE testing of blood group and pressure, and on the first Friday of each month bloodsugar level tests. (A blood sugar test requires fasting for 8 hours prior to the test). SUTHIPONG LAW CENTER CO., LTD. 62/195 M.10 Soi Thepprasit 8, Thepprasit Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20260 Tel./Fax: 038-413-616 Mobile: 0-8191-48193 E-mail: suthiponglaw@yahoo.co.th
Club Information PEC has 7 different ‘Help Contacts’, from our volunteers… For General Inquiries email <contact@pattaya expatsclub.info>. Call: Bob on 098 579 9886. Or Jahir on 086 394 0863. Or Brian on 089 604 3646. And… For Legal assistance call Lawyer Khun Suthipong Trakulsak, 08 1914 8193, (www.suthiponglaw.com) (Emergency cover 24/7) For Legal assistance call EXPAT LAW CO. Ltd, 09 1239 3495, email: (mikefromcanada100@ gmail.com) (Emergency cover 24/7) All Club Information is in de-
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Pattaya Expats Club has 4 Help Lines. Call 089 604 3646, 098 579 9886, 086 394 0863 for general enquiries or Khun Suthipong Trakulsak, 081 914 8193. (Both 24 hour call out service to Police Stn).
If you are in the UK please call the Foreign and Commonwealth Office London on 020 7008 1500 for assistance. There is a local Honorary Consul in the Pattaya Area. US Embassy has a local Pattaya representatives for help. Warden Bobby Brooks (email: bobby@bobbybrooks.com) call 084-158 0785. If you have any questions, please email acsbkk@state.gov or call the American Citizen Services Unit at 02-205-4049, or visit website: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/consular-outreach
Register for our weekly e-newsletter, via PEC website home page where you can scroll down to boxes for your name and e-mail address. When you receive a confirming e-mail, click on the link to start receiving the e-newsletter. (Visit http:// pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/newsletter-full-topic). Membership Membership is just 750 Baht for the first 2 years, yearly renewal is 400 Baht, and only by personal application at any meeting of the Club. This membership fee provides a Photo-ID Card, and offers many member services, a free copy of the Pattaya People News Magazine at the meetings by showing your entry ticket and member card, entry to our weekly lucky draw, discounts from some area businesses. Bring two very small photos and your card will be prepared and laminated right away by our club staff. Our membership table is open from 10.30am until 11.30am. Have you lost your PEC Member Card? We can trace records in our database and via paper application forms, to reissue a card, for a trace service fee of 100 Baht. At our Club Meetings Pattaya radio station, Pattaya People Radio 96 FM and Kiss Radio broadcasting on 91.75 MHz-FM, features community news sponsored by PEC plus a great play list of classic 70s & 80s rock music. With Local information - International news and upcoming PEC programme information, listen live either in Pattaya, on 96 FM or 91.75 FM, or from anywhere in the world via the Internet and your PC www.pattayapeople.com.
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New membership cards are laminated at the meeting. Bring 2 very small photos to become a new Member. Life Membership is 750 Baht Health Insurance: The club offers members a fantastic discounted group medical policy from Pacific Cross Insurance Company that’s 30 % less than similar group policies. Contact Khun Neng at Pattaya Insurance Center for more details. info@pattaya-insurance.com
The Pattaya Expats Club has a great website with lots of information. www.pattayaexpatsclub.info. Register for our FREE weekly E Newsletter online on the home page by submitting your first name and email address. Buffet: From 10:00am, 210B members, 230B public From 11.20am coffee and water, 100B members, 120B public.
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THE BIG PATTAYA PEOPLE LUCKY DRAW - LIST OF PRIZES: Day and Date of Lucky Draw: 1 November 2019 Lucky Draw no: 451 1. Special “Pattaya People Man” Perfume from THE PERFUME HOUSE. Winner no.: 1131 2. Special “Pattaya People Woman” Perfume from THE PERFUME HOUSE. Winner no.: 1351 3. 100 Years of Comedy DVD. Winner no.: 0772 4. Fashionable T-Shirts 3 ps. Value 500 baht,THAI T-SHIRT FACTORY, Located on Thappraya Road.Winner no.: 0544
5. D.V.D. from Colin (Elvis) de Jong (Rock n Roll in Pattaya) no.: 1065 6. Private a Session with Diana ( 2 x 1 Hour Yoga) Winner no.: 0456
Next Lucky Draw: 30 November 2019 Lucky Draw no.: 452
THE BIG PATTAYA PEOPLE LUCKY DRAW The Lucky Draw takes place every 1.of the month, during the live Radio broad-cast of the “Morning Radio Show” on “Yes2day – Pattaya People Radio – 96FM” from 8.00am
to 11.00 am. To participate in the Lucky Draw first get a “Lucky Draw Card” from the Pattaya People office in Soi DayNight, off South Pattaya Road, 038 - 427 - 585, 038 - 420 - 707 The “Lucky Draw
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Cards” are numbered and this “Lucky Number” (only one per person) can be kept for all future draws. If anyone loses their “Lucky Draw Card” a copy of the registration will be kept at the Pattaya People Office and as
such a new Card can be issued. Prizes are fantastic; with many fabulous items to be won. No strings attached! It is ABSOLUTELY FREE to participate in THE BIG PATTAYA PEOPLE LUCKY DRAW. If someone partici-
pates in the draw and is not present in Pattaya, then a representative can be assigned to pick up the prize at the Pattaya People office. When one registers for the “Lucky Draw Card” the following information is required:
Name, Address, telephone, E-mail and Nationality. Good luck everyone, the fun starts here!
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pected visitor Ross Schiffte took third place with thirty points, he also managed a near pin with two going to Michael Brett. We have seen the first of our seasonal visitors today with Ken Davidson making an appearance for the aftermatch presentation, with many more to follow in the next few weeks.
BUNKER BOYS Monday, October 14th Pattana Sports & Country Club B &C 1st Robby Watts (9) 35 points 2nd Craig Dows (7) 33 points 3rd Jimmy Carr (17) 32 points Near pins Jimmy Carr, Michael Brett, & Craig Dows X 2. As is often the case at Pattana the weather threatened with rain, thunder, and lightning all around. By the closing holes on the C course, it got very close, in fact, rain may have been falling on the A nine but we managed to finish dry. The course was in good condition albeit a bit damp in places but not enough to require the application of the pick, clean, and place rule. With a very generous handicap of nine and the use of a little anchor work on the closing holes, Robby Watts still managed to amass thirty-five points and take first place. Craig Dows took second place two adrift, both Robby and Craig are now returning to Melbourne for a while so we will be able to present a winners list without either of their names, something we haven’t seen in the past month. Jimmy Carr took third with thirty-two and threatens a return to top form by the time the Annual Club Championship rolls around in about a month’s time. Near pins went to Jimmy Carr, Michael Brett, and two to Craig Dows. Numbers are low for this time of year with many of our local residents on overseas jaunts, we expect a big upswing in num-
bers by the end of the month. We may also see an end to some of the late-season monsoon weather we have had lately, great for the courses but not so nice for play. Wednesday, October 16th Bangpra 1st Gerry Cooney (20) 33 points 2nd Michael Brett (15) 33 points 3rd Ross Schiffte (18) 30 points Near pins Ross Schiffte, & Michael Brett X 2 A very pleasant day weatherwise for our game at Bangpra where the monkeys were out in great abundance. Some of the bigger ones proved to be a bit more aggressive and threatening than we have seen before. It’s best to at least have a club in hand when encountering them at close quarters as flashing teeth and aggressive posturing was common, best give them a wide berth if possible. After the round from inside the restaurant area, one of the bigger ones was seen to have scaled the clubhouse and proved to be a concern for the security staff as it was on an open area balcony used by smokers, another example of the dangers of smoking. The course was in fine condition given recent rain and was also quite crowded, yet the pace of play was good and we completed the round in three and a half hours. After a few weeks, away in the countryside, Gerry Cooney returned to the fold today and also the winner’s circle with thirty-three points edging out Michael Brett into second on countback. An unex-
Friday, October 18th Treasure Hill 1st Gerry Cooney(20) 30 points 2nd Michael Brett (15) 28 points 3rd Jimmy Carr (17) 24 points Near pin Michael Brett. What a frustrating day for our last game of the week at Treasure Hill. The weather was hot and humid, the course was difficult as always, and the pace of play was abysmally slow, over five hours to complete. As if that wasn’t enough we somehow managed to get a bunch of caddies who were compulsive gibbers and had to to be told to be quiet when someone was playing a shot a few times,I don’t know which of the above or all affected players the most, maybe all of them as scoring was the lowest we have seen this year. Gerry Cooney who had a good front nine took the honors with thirty points. Michael Brett gave chase on the back nine and got within a stroke only to mess up late in the round and finish second with twenty-eight. Jimmy Carr looked to be coming back into form but today was a major set back with only twenty-four points. Only one near pin was taken by Michael Brett, several hit greens only to roll off by a matter of inches. It only takes one selfish group to ruin the day for everyone as was the case with a group about three holes in front of us. We don’t know if it was a cultural issue or they just couldn’t play, worse still the caddies refused to call the marshall and have them sit down for a couple of holes or just play at a proper pace.
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LINKS GOLF SOCIETY Chris Swaps “silly hat” For Green Jacket On Wednesday, October 23rd A group of our regulars are on a golf trip to Vietnam, and a couple of others are on the sick list, but we still had 27 keen players ready to hit the greens at Pattavia Century. The day was fine, very warm and a little tiring with, again, no threat of the afternoon rains. As always, this course was presented in fine condition with nice fairways and, although the greens had been lightly sanded, they still had pace, particularly downhill, and three putts became reluctantly accepted. Maurice is in the Vietnam troupe so kept it simple in the morning by deciding to have one flight with six places. On Monday, Chris Barker wore the green “silly hat” for an indiscretion of golf etiquette, not for a low score. Today he obeyed the rules and posted the top score of 40 points to wear the other green thing. Five days ago, Mike Firkin wore the Green Jacket and just missed out today, but scored a grand 39 points to win a countback, he had 25 points on the back nine, from another in-form player, Rod Weekes. Jim Ferris has bounced back after a lay off and his 37 points beat
last start winner, Wayne Peppernell, on another countback. Garry Hookey rounded out the podium with 36 points. Some very good scoring on a not so easy course. Near Pins: Bill Fulton (4), Rod Weekes (7), Garry Hookey (13), Larry Slattery (17). Winners at Pattavia 1st Place -Chris Barker (14) - 40pts 2nd Place -Mike Firkin (24) - 39 pts c/back 3rd Place -Rod Weekes (15) - 39pts 4th Place –Jim Ferris (23) - 37 pts c/back 5th Place –Wayne Peppernell (17) – 37 pts 6th Place - Garry Hookey (18) – 36 pts Best Front Nine ( non winners) Chris Walsh - 17 pts c/back Best Back Nine (non winners) Gavin Lang - 21 pts. Ian Barclay carried on the tradition of newbies by wearing the “wig” on their first outing with Links. He had the lowest points
score today. His good buddy, Richie McIntosh, is no stranger to the crazy headwear and got to wear the “silly hat” to join Ian and Chris for the photo op. A Note: Your organisers spend a lot of time on the phone booking courses, finding good deals, and trying to keep up to date with golf courses changing prices either up or down without notice. We need to chase them. There are just times, no matter how much we chase, when we find out at the eleventh hour, so please read the disclaimer on the website when checking the program. Pattaya Links Golf Society is a PSC affiliated, friendly group and welcomes golfers of all levels. We play Monday ,Wednesday and Friday.” Links” Bar is towards the Southern end of Soi Buakhow. Check the Big board out front for upcoming games schedule. Sign up at Links Bar or online to join us for a fun day of competition golf.
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SOFTBALL IN PATTAYA GROWLING SWAN PLUTALUANG GC, 14th of OCTOBER, 2019. Steve Younger on a roll 2 from 2. The Magnificent Seven and that’s how many we had to venture out to Plutaluang or better from me as Big Navy. “Big Navy” a course that a lot of our golfers complain about as in “the grass grows the wrong way”. Well I can take you to any hospital in Aussie to any cancer ward in that hospital and I am sure all and sundry would trade places and have one more game of golf at a course where the grass grows the wrong way! Big Navy on all reports was in great nic a little damp in places (so we invoked Lift, Clean & Place on the fairway thru to the green).It was as it has been and what happens at this time of the year, nobody in front and nobody
BILLABONG FRIDAY OCTOBER 18TH PLUTALUANG CHARITY STABLEFORD Never missing the opportunity to help those in need, Capt. Bob and Sandy heard about the Ban Krasang School, just outside Buriram, who had a serious need to have an additional classroom for their ever expanding school.
behind. We virtually had the course to ourselves. Being a Public Holiday we were charged B1600 all in, not too bad at all. With The Magnificent Seven we played winner only and only played 4 x Near Pins, no long putts. We played East & South From the white tees. It was that man Younger again. Steve surged thru the pack and took the chequered flag. With 37 points it held him 9 shots clear of his nearest rival, Second in was Glen n Martin with Alex Field finishing third. WINNERS from PATTAYA GC. 1st Steve Younger (12) 37 pts. 2nd Glenn Martin (18) 28 pts. 3rd Alex Field (17) 27 pts. NEAR THE PIN. E2. Steve Younger. E5. Keith Buchanan. S13. Glenn Smith. S16. Did not go off.
The staff at the school started to build an extension as a classroom but the funds dried up and the new extension was left without walls or a floor. So Bob and Sandy decided to have this Charity Golf Day to provide some funds to help complete the project. A mixed Rainbow competition on the East and South courses attracted a number of Billabong regulars and
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In the photo we have 5 of the 7 combatants, from L to R; Mike Johns (did not play), Glenn Smith, Keith Buchanan, Brendan Cope, Alex Field and Steve Younger todays winner. Back at Bogey’s we welcomed back Roger Ellis, and Glenn Martin. We had no farewells which is good as we can ill afford them!! No D-For today! For serious golfing with a dash of fun, the Growling Swan welcomes golfers of all persuasions, be it young or old, male or female. We generally play on Mondays and Thursdays at any one of the fine courses around Pattaya. Please contact Peter Grey for bookings or any information on 086 1503 086. “BOGEY’S HOLE IN ONE BONUS GOES TO B6500 THIS MONTH!” “GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!”
Interested in joining a group to play some recreational Softball? We have dusted off some old equipment, identified a field and are ready to get the outings organized. RSVP to contact above appreciated. Direction for Home field “ The School “ From Sukhumivit/Pattaya Tai, head South to Sattahip, 1.5 KM.
At Sukhumvit 87, turn left and head East 4.5 Km. Once you turn left you will be on a Soi called NONG KRABOK, when you reach
the top of the intersection continue left and straight now the Soi becomes TOONKLOM TALMAN. Continue until you get to Soi 19, at the wishbone junction on the left is a 7/11, follow RIGHT you will see a large Temple under construction. The school entrance is right there on the left. Follow this link —-> https:/ /maps.google.com/ maps?q=12.924388%2C100.9487 If you are interested please contact Jeff by phone or email : 084-350-9418 jeff28thai@yahoo.com
it is hoped to raise, with the help of sponsors who have donated generously to the cause, more than 90,000 baht. Rainbow competitions are all about choice and it appears that the French contingent made some very wise decisions for they occupied 1st and 2nd spots. Thiery Temine (24) won the day with 41 points with 22 points on the back nine helped considerably by five 3 pointers. Another Thiery- Petrement this time – (12) had only two tee shots from the blues on the way home, 18 points and 36 overall for 2nd place. Greig Ritchie (35) had an amazing 21 points after the turn but the blob on the last was compensated by a birdie on the 17th for 5 points. Arch Armstrong (9) came 4th with 34 points. Near pins went to Miss Na, Gerry Roche, Tony Oakes and Bob St. Aubin. A box of beer was donated by Bob St. Aubin and won by Miss Phen Snider. William
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RESULT OF PSC MONTHLY TOURNAMENT Thursday 19th September Eastern Star Today was the monthly PSC golf tournament – with a difference! Originally scheduled for the 12th Sept, Jack received a message from an unrecognised number back at the beginning of August; later to discover it was from an old playing partner of his, Clive
Robinson. He gave Jack the heads up that Dave Richardson was leaving Pattaya for good and suggested that The PSC might like to organize a “thank you” golf day. Clive agreed to put the word out
but the event had to be moved back a week as a number of prospective players were in Hua Hin, including Clive. Hence the change of date. It was special as it was an appreciation for Dave Richardson 25+ years of support for PSC and Jack remembers Dave well at the Kronberg when he first came here
in the late 90’s and the PSC Office was right next door, when the regular mode of transport to the courses was a baht-bus, which was always a bit of an experience, especially when it rained.
For the third PSC tournament in row, everyone who signed up, turned up; so many congratulations to all our players for that. This time an excellent turnout of 40 players to be met as usual by Jack, the regular starter for the day, with Tim and Nigel taking charge of registration so efficiently under the watchful eye of the man himself, for on the reception desk was a photo of Dave. Overnight there had been some heavy rain, so no carts were allowed on the course and clean, lift and place through the green were the added rules for the PSC 2BB event. We started 10 minutes ahead of schedule at about 10.30, under cool cloudy conditions which remained that way until about the last two groups, when a light drizzle started and a few claps of thunder were heard in the distance. The rain unfortunately got heavier as the rounds progressed, however, the lightning stayed away and everyone completed the course. The Presentation was at Café Kromborg where Dave had run golf for 25 years. After all had arrived and relaxed it was time for the winner’s presentation. Nigel called order and reminded everyone that this was Dave’s Day and he appreciated all who took part. Nigel then introduced Golf Chairman Jack who outlined PSC future events, including the Club Championships at Burapha in January and although not a PSC event, The Poppy Day Tournament, a 2 Person Scramble at Bangpra on Thursday 31st Oct, full details to be released shortly. It was a memorable day that even the rain could not dampen! Back to Dave – Nigel introduced Peter Malhotra – President and
Founding member of PSC who noted Dave’s major contribution to the success of PSC that was formed some 40 years ago. Peter then made a presentation of a memento marking PSC’s appreciation of his support for PSC. He then announced the current Elective Committee has awarded Dave Richardson an Honorary Membership. Near Pins RESULTS up to 17 17+ 3 Martin Kempton John Feeney 6 Martin Kempton Tom Baigent 13 Jan Meuller Stuart Banks 17 Paddy Deveuex Eddie Beilby Tournament 1st Mashi Kaneta (16) Patrick Poussler (25) 46pts 2 nd Eddie Beilby (18) Mick Beresford (12) 44pts 3rd Paul Davis (31) Stan Rees (25) 43pts c/b 4th Martin Kempton (11) Dennis Steel (18) 43pts c/b
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Twelve members, nine partners and six children ventured up to Chatrium Soi Dao golf resort for a two day tournament. It was great to see the wives and children enjoy the trip. From the moment we were met at reception by the ever smiling Ann and the hotel staff until we left on Wednesday. We were treated like royalty by all staff. PSC Treasurer John Player and I met with the hotel manager Khun Wirachi Chakumrod (Wim) to discuss future cooperation between PSC and Soi Dao, I am happy to announce that in the near future we will be able to announce an on going stay and play deal for PSC members which will be better than can be obtained any where else. Wim has also guaranteed to be a major sponsor for our next Charity Classic. Thank you Wim!! We played from the yellow tees and had lift, clean and place. The course was in fantastic condition
although as we were following a tournament some of the pin placements were very tricky. Soi Dao would have to be one of the best courses in Thailand. Results: NTP’s Barry Copestake,Chaten Patel,Wayne Cotterell and Brendan Cope 2. Tim then invited manager Wim to
42/34.76 Well done to you both. It was pleasing to see nine out of twelve players received prizes Many thanks to golf chairman Jack for organizing this trip and to John for his help on tour. I would like to recommend Soi Dao as a great stay and play trip and can gaurantee on production of your PSC card Khun Wim and all
present the prizes to the overall winners Second overall Chaten Patel with scores of 35/41.75, which included a par front nine on day two. Winner overall Tony Oakes with scores of a fantastic first day of
staff will look after you. Another reason to be a member of PSC. We are going to make this an annual trip and hope more members and family’s will join us for a great few days at a fantastic resort
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THE JOY OF FIREWORKS Continued from Page 1 Many historians believe that fireworks originally were developed in the second century B.C. in ancient Liuyang, China. It is believed that the first natural ‘firecrackers’ were bamboo stalks that when thrown in a fire, would explode with a bang because of the overheating of the hollow air pockets in the bamboo. The Chinese believed these natural “firecrackers” would ward off evil spirits. Sometime during the period 600900 AD, legend has it that a Chinese alchemist mixed potassium nitrate, sulfur and charcoal to produce a black, flaky powder – the first “gunpowder”. This powder was poured into hallowed out bamboo sticks (and later stiff paper tubes) forming the first man made fireworks. Fireworks made their way to Europe in the 13th century and by the 15th century they were widely used for religious festivals and public entertainment. The Italians were the first Europeans to manufacture fireworks and European rulers were especially fond of the use of fireworks to “enchant their subjects and illuminate their castles on important occasions.” Early U.S. settlers brought their
love of fireworks with them to the New World and fireworks were part of the very first Independence Day. However, the fireworks of today are a lot more advanced than the ones at George Washington’s backyard barbecue. It’s not just about new colours and bigger explosions, it’s also about the way that modern fireworks shows are composed like symphonies. They’re a bit more complicated than lighting a fuse and running for cover. There are a million different kinds of fireworks out there, ones that explode in a giant ball of strangely colored flame, ones that kerplow in the shape of a ringed planet, ones that whistle all the way up, and the ones that boom so powerful. But it hasn’t always been that way. Some time in the Italian Renaissance, pyrotechnicians realized they could get additional colors out of their kablams by adding ingredients like charcoal and steel. Today, they can conjure virtually any color imaginable by packing the gunpowder in various metal salts
different types of fireworks into the extravaganza of your dreams. Wildest of all, when your simulated grand finale is complete, you can export the show to a computerized firework-firing system. The result is incredible shapes in the sky that couldn’t be drawn without the precision of a digital sys-
tem. In Pattaya, at Beach Road, we are lucky to witness the amazing shows put on by various countries competing in competition every year. Gauranteed to put a smile on the faces of young and old, it’s an amazing way to be entertained.... for free!
— copper for blue, barium for green, and strontium for red. Besides the color, the things that set fireworks apart from each other are their size, sound, and shape. All three of those come down to the design of the shell. When you cram a lot of gunpowder into a small container, that’s when you get a huge bang. For a whistle, you need slow-burning chemicals pushing a steady stream of gas through a narrow tube. And to make a crackling sound, a firework has to be full of lead oxide, which pops and fizzles as it vaporizes in the air. As for the shape of the explosion, that depends on the arrangement of the firework’s ‘stars’, the small, explosive studs that spark into the actual points of light. New ingredients and shell designs may have opened up a world of colors and shapes, but digital innovations are what really make modern fireworks displays possible. Programs such as ‘Finale Fireworks’ make creating a show a lot like composing a piece of music. You choose a soundtrack and backdrop, then drag and drop
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PATTAYA PEOPLE TELEVISION – ESSENTIAL EX-PAT INFORMATION being updated to provide interesting features and sharing essential Ex-Pat information. Coming up in November is the new improved format focusing on up to date news from Darren McGarry at Key Visa talking to Niels Colov on the latest immigration rules and regulations, plus the weekly ‘Pattaya Ex Pats Club’ TV feature with interesting information from the guest speakers that appear there every week.
Pattaya People Television is now live streaming on IPTV services with a projected reach of over
100,000 viewers on top of our cable services with TMN. Continuing to entertain and give
the best information to the Ex Pat community of Pattaya, our popular local TV station is constantly
The very popular ‘Yoga Pose Of The Day’ series, with instructions from guru Diana Mountanous, will continue with exercises and postures intended to help you keep healthy and enjoy more flexibility. Strike a pose and get fit! Barry Upton is always out and about gathering items from Pattaya and beyond including his music videos filmed locally. If you have any ideas for items or can recommend new people for Barry to chat to for his ‘Pattaya Stories’ series or any other features, please contact Pattaya People Media Group by e-mailing to info@pattayapeople.com. Available now on TMN cable and 24 hours online at the ‘Pattaya People’ website www.pattayapeople.com Don’t forget to download the FREE ‘Pattaya People’ app so you can access the TV output on your handheld device, anytime and anywhere in the world.
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96FM PATTAYA PEOPLE RADIO – NEW QUALITY SIGNAL
At last, the new transmitter has been installed meaning that 96FM is now louder and clearer over a much wider area. Listeners are letting Pattaya People Media Group aware of their delight with the reception now being obtained all over Pattaya and the surrounding regions. This means that the best popular music playlist in town is now being enjoyed by many on FM who previously had to rely on the online app which, of course, is still a great alternative, especially when leaving the Pattaya region and, in fact, anywhere else in the world. More updates have been made with lots of new great popular tunes currently making waves across the world. Continuous ‘sunshine hits on 96’ provide great interesting local guests to the 96FM studios. Also featured are some exclusive tracks from the recently released original album FAB BAZ POP by a well known local songwriter/artist who is showing potential with many hits to his name already. The weekly schedule is: 8am to 12 noon – ‘Morning Glory’ with Barry Upton 12 noon to 2pm – ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ with John Pearson 2pm to 4pm – ‘Afternoon Delight’ with Diana Mountanos 4pm to 6pm – ‘The Sundowner Show’ with Barry Upton 6pm to 6.20pm – Thai News 6.20pm to 8am – All Night Long MSN International News in English entertainment as the soundtrack to Pattaya city life. ‘Less chat, more music’ is the slogan that has been used by many. But in this case, a credible description. The music policy of 96FM, as programmed by station production manager/presenter Barry Upton, who has a wealth of experience in all areas of music, is a healthy combination of classic oldies, together with the best of the latest offerings. Each day’s playlist is carefully put together from seven decades of hits, plus occasional chats with is at 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm & 8pm All through the weekend, a full service of entertainment can be enjoyed. The Thai National Anthem is always respectfully played at 8am and 6pm everyday. Pattaya People Radio has been broadcasting for over 10 years now and is a vital part of the ExPat community providing the perfect soundtrack for the city together with important information. For more information contact Pattaya People Media Group by emailing info@pattayapeople.com. TURN ON, TUNE IN, ENJOY.
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