Pattaya Mail - FRIDAY JUNE 15 - JUNE 21, 2018 (Vol. XXVI No. 24) by Pattaya Mail Media Group

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Fireworks festival makes colorful return to Pattaya

The International Fireworks Festival made a colorful return to Pattaya Beach with a bang and a flash, drawing ooohs and aaahs from a big low-season tourist crowd. Canceled in 2016 due to the royal mourning period and in 2017 after the Interior Ministry nixed its budget, the popular event was moved to June to power-up low season, a scheduling move that appeared to work. (Full story and more photos on page 19.)

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Chinese factory raided for Najomtien ignoring deadly traffic environmental, labor offenses light failure outside Ambassador Jetsada Homklin A broken traffic light outside the Ambassador City Hotel in Jomtien Beach is being blamed for dangerous traffic and accidents, including the death of a Russian pedestrian last year. Hotel guests and employees said the light, which stops Sukhumvit Road traffic to allow pedestrians to cross, has been out of order for months with no sign Najomtien Sub-district plans to fix it. The result has been traffic congestion and accidents, plus many dangerous situations for pedestrians, including a Russian hotel guest killed in March. An unidentified tourist District Chief Naris Niramaiwong, flanked by soldiers, police and officials from the Chonburi Industry Ministry office, storm DK Plastic (Thailand) in Takhiantia.

Boonlua Chatree Banglamung officials raided an illegal Chinese recycling plant for pollution, tax and labor-code violations. District Chief Naris Niramaiwong, flanked by soldiers, police and officials from the Chonburi Industry Ministry office, stormed DK Plastic (Thailand) in Takhiantia June 8 following a barrage of complaints from neighbors that the plant was releasing sewage into a local canal and employing illegal aliens. The plant, opened as a polyethylene-resins crusher,

was found to be holding hundreds of tons of electronic waste in the walledoff, four-rai property. Workers scattered as officers swooped in, but 21 Burmese nationals were taken into custody, 13 of which were found to have no work permit. Officers also recovered walkie-talkies, untaxed foreign cigarettes and gasspray lighters, all of which are illegal. An inspection of the property found plastic waste and other wastewater being illegally flushed into a waterway. Chinese manager Chen Youglin, 39, was arrested

after he failed to produce any legal permit or license for the facility to operate. Samruay Kemthong, the ministry office’s factory chief, said the Chinese owner of the factory was rejected for a business permit after leasing the land from Racha Jumbo Bag Co. However, the owner opened the business anyway. He said the plant violated a host of environmental and safety laws and illegally imported materials from overseas. Naris vowed full prosecution of the factory owner on at least six charges.

World ‘Garbage’ Day in Pattaya? Keng Na Songkhla Pattaya residents are grumbling that World Environment Day in Pattaya should have been renamed Garbage Day. The city has been struggling for more than a year with a growing mountain of trash that has overwhelmed both its rubbish hauler and dump sites. An expat resident in central Pattaya on June 5 showed a reporter a photo of a large pile of waste on Soi Arunothai that has been ignored by the city for weeks. He said construction workers are to blame for the mess both there and on Soi Bongkot. Not only have Pattaya officials

A broken traffic light outside the Ambassador City Hotel in Jomtien Beach is being blamed for dangerous traffic and accidents. was killed after being struck by a motorbike driven by Rampung Thepwarin, 39,

with her 19-year-old daughter Sudarath riding pillion at high speed March 8.

Pattaya Floating Market accused of flooding neighbors, blocking road Keng Na Songkhla Huay Yai residents say the Pattaya Floating Market is flooding their neighborhoods by improperly managing vacant land next to the Pattaya tourist attraction. Residents along Sukhumvit Soi 83 are complaining that Floating Market management has continually filled property it owns near the park, raising it to a higher level than surrounding land. But because the land-filling has been uneven and sporadic, large lakes form after heavy rain. The lakes then overflow and all the water runs downhill into their yards. Resident Somnuek Huayai, 70, said the land at issue had been public property for generations in Huay Yai, but was bought by the floating market several years ago. Fellow resident Pensri Hianchasri also complained that the market has illegally blocked roads near the vacant land since September last year.

Resident Somnuek Huayai, 70, says the Pattaya Floating Market is flooding their neighborhoods by improperly managing vacant land next to the Pattaya tourist attraction. Both residents have filed complaints with the local government, which promised to investigate.

Litter, parking crackdown set for Banglamung Beach Warapun Jaikusol

An expat resident in central Pattaya, who didn’t provide his name, shows a reporter a large pile of waste on Soi Arunothai that has been ignored by the city for weeks. failed to prevent illegal dumping, they haven’t cleaned it up,

said the foreign man, who didn’t provide his name.

Banglamung District will deploy officers to regulate parking and stop littering on a Pattaya-area beach popular with Thais. Banglamung Beach, off Soi Banglamung 16, is far off the beaten tourist track, but a popular destination for Thais on the weekend hunting for clams and relaxing under the trees.

Banglamung Beach is a popular destination for Thais on the weekend, but is inundated with litter and unregulated parking. However, after a local cable television show was inundated with complaints about litter on the beach and unregulated parking, the district government was forced to act. Deputy District Chief Narathip Fukruk said June 8 that “no littering” signs will be posted that threaten violators with fines. In addition, officers will be deployed on weekends and holidays to

corral the chaos that has become parking at the beach. Vendor Preamika Pleumarom said June 4 that merchants do their best to pick up litter before leaving the beach for the day and the district picks up the bins. However, she wanted to see “no littering” signs posted and regulatory officers patrolling the beach, writing fines to those tossing food containers and plastic bags on the sand.

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Banglamung bolsters Pattaya-area pineapple farmers Jetsada Homklin Banglamung District is setting up markets and pushing hotels and government agencies to buy more pineapples after Pattaya-area growers flooded the market and crashed prices. All of Thailand currently is suffering from an oversupply of the signature fruit, a combination of poor planning by farmers and unseasonable rains that caused crops to ripen early. The glut has resulted in pineapple prices cratering, from the normal 4-5 baht per kilogram to as little as 2 baht. At a June 1 meeting with growers in Pong, Khao Maikaew and Huay Yai, Banglamung District Chief vowed to put the full weight of the local government into supporting the farmers, who had filled 12,000 rai with fruit they now can’t sell for

Banglamung District is setting up markets and pushing hotels and government agencies to buy more pineapples after Pattaya-area growers flooded the market and crashed prices. a profit. The total local crop is estimated at 30,000 tons. He said the district will act as a broker for the advocates, pushing hotels, tourist attractions and government

offices to purchase more pineapples. It also will contract gas stations to ask permission for farmers to set up pineapple stands by the pumps to move their product.

Banglamung also is organizing farmer’s markets for the pineapple growers, with Naris opening a market in front of the district office on June 4 and at Chaimongkol Temple on June 5. Both markets drew good crowds, even though farmers were selling their pineapples at up to 20 baht above current market rates. The national government also has gotten into the act, with the Cooperative Promotion Department asking the Livestock Development and local dairy cooperatives to use pineapples in animal feed. Other measures include establishing a pineapple distribution center in Rayong province and launching a public relations campaign with Siam Makro PLC to promote pineapple consumption.

Koh Larn survey details tourism, environmental woes tourists and the environmental problems are growing. The report will be passed on to the city council to consider as part of its plan to control the island’s growth, including possible limits on daily tourist arrivals or imposition of a fee to visit the island, which would suppress visits and generate funds for environmental protection.

Jetsada Homklin Consultants have completed their long-awaited survey of Koh Larn’s tourist capacity, the first step toward new zoning laws to protect the island’s ecosystem. Ampai Sakdanukuljit, assistant director of the Tourism and Sports Council, presented the Silapakorn University report his group commissioned to Pattaya Deputy Mayor Apichart Virapal, Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya office Director Suladda Sarutilavan, and police and military officials June 5. The 3,411-rai island, the report said, has 1,567 hotel rooms and attracts an average of 10,000 visitors a day, with that number more than doubling in high season and on holidays. Its six major beaches are visited mostly by Chinese (40 percent), Russian (30 percent) and Thai (20 per-

Consultants have completed their long-awaited survey of Koh Larn’s tourist capacity, the first step toward new zoning laws to protect the island’s ecosystem. cent) tourists who generate more trash than the island can handle. Silapakorn calculated the island produces anywhere between 50 to 300 tons of trash a day. Pattaya, meanwhile, is said to generate 450 tons a day. Koh Larn previously could tow about 20 tons of trash to the mainland each night, but recent boat breakdowns

have cut that. The island is now preparing a budget to purchase new barges. Recycling campaigns have been launched, but have had little impact, the report concluded. Consultants said Koh Larn has the potential to grow, but it lacks an adequate number of high-standard accommodation for its number of

CAT, TOT seek rate hikes to pay for Pattaya wire-burying project Warapun Jaikusol Internet providers are threatening to raise rates on customers to cover their costs to bury their cables underground in Pattaya. Deputy Mayor Apichart Virapal said June 8 that CAT Telecom and TOT PLC both are complaining about the costs to rewire connections to customers homes and businesses stemming from the Provincial Electricity Authority’s nationwide project to move overhead power and utility lines underground. In Pattaya, wires already have been buried along Central Road and currently are being moved on North Road. Three other phases are planned for Pattaya, leading to nearly 47 kilometers of wires to be submerged. TOT and CAT, both public enterprises partially funded by the government, want to pass the costs of moving their wires on to customers, a move Apichart said Pattaya opposes. At a June 8 meeting with the PEA and utilities, Adm. Srivisut Rodarun, the city council’s vice chairman, said negotiations are underway to reach a mutually acceptable agreement on the issue. A representative from the National Broadcast and Telecommunications Commission attending the meeting noted that no rates

Utility companies, who for years have been ignoring old wiring when replaced by new, causing spaghetti-type messes all over town, now want to raise rates on customers to cover their costs to bury their cables underground in Pattaya. (File photo/Pattaya Mail) have been raised yet, although the panel, which regulates TOT, CAT and other communications providers, is open to hearing their complaints. Niruth Charoenchob, manager of the Pattaya office for the PEA, which is running four other wire-burying projects nationwide, said all utility poles will be removed in North Pattaya by the end of the year.

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Pattaya cop fired for bribery, sexual assault Boonlua Chatree A Pattaya police officer has been fired on charges he bribed and sexually assaulted a Chaiyaphum woman. Pol. Sr. Sgt. Maj. Chaiya Thiangthaisong was dismissed on an order from Chonburi police chief Pol. Maj. Gen. Nanthachart Supamongkhol before the accused officer even had a chance to acknowledge the allegations. A panel has now been set up to investigate the sacked officer and three others possibly involved in the scandal. The incident came to the attention of police brass after 23-year-old Anchalee Yaemjathuras posted a video

A Pattaya police officer has been fired on charges he bribed and sexually assaulted 23-year-old Anchalee Yaemjathuras. online detailing how Chaiya had allegedly offered to drop drunk driving charges against her if she paid him 20,000 baht. In addition, she

complained that the officer had hugged and twice kissed her in the Pattaya Police Station lobby in front of a crowd. She had been jailed after Chaiya stopped her as she was driving a motorbike on Second Road May 28. She was breathalyzed and found to be over the legal limit. She was released after she said she paid the bribe. Pattaya police chief Pol. Col. Apichai Kroppech said he met with Anchalee and found her story credible, so he forwarded the case to Nanthachart. Chaiya now faces charges of taking a bribe, illegal detention and public indecency.

Russian busted for child porn, trafficking

Two Indians nabbed for assault, extortion of compatriot Teerarak Suthathiwong Two Indian men have been arrested for allegedly beating and extorting a countryman. Sumit Kayan, 26, and Rahul Wadhawah, 32, were apprehended June 3, hours after the alleged assault at a hotel on Thappraya Soi 12. Seized from them were three checks signed by victim Anirban Ghosh and his credit card. Ghosh, 40, told police he was hired by the pair to come to Thailand to do photography work to promote a tour company in India on the promise that travel and other expenses fronted by Kayan would be reimbursed once Ghosh’s sponsors paid him. However, Ghosh failed to produce the funds to repay Kayan, who allegedly had Wadhawah hold him hostage in the hotel room around 2 a.m., assault and strip him

Sumit Kayan and Rahul Wadhawah are brought in to face charges for allegedly beating and extorting a countryman. naked before taking photographs. The pair then threatened to publish the photos online unless Ghosh paid them and had his family wire more money from India, police said.

Ghosh signed three checks totaling 300,000 baht, but managed to send a text message to a Thai friend seeking help and Wadhawah fled the scene. Police tracked down the two suspects later that day.

Tourist dies snorkeling near Sattahip

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A Russian man has been charged with human trafficking and child pornography after finding more than 300 illicit videos on his computer. Alexy Fadeev, 38, was taken into custody at his Pratamnak Soi 4 apartment. Immigration and Tourist police found pornographic photos and four videos of minors on his notebook computer. A separate hard drive recovered had more than 300 more videos. Evidence collected from the computer also suggested

A Chinese-American man drowned while snorkeling in Sattahip Bay. Navy divers took about an hour to locate the body of

Tony Hsiao-chiu Chu, 55, about 100 meters from Koh Chuang June 2. Chu’s wife, Jinrui Ma, 43, said the couple had rented a boat at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club with plans to sail

and do some snorkeling. However, Chu apparently didn’t realize the area he anchored was prone to strong currents. After he was gone a while his wife began to worry and called rescue services.

‘Stressed’ woman in suicide jump Boonlua Chatree

Alexy Fadeev has been charged with human trafficking and child pornography. the Russian was involved resulting in human trafficking in trafficking youngsters, charges.

Motorbike thief arrested Boonlua Chatree Police arrested an Udon Thani man for stealing at least two motorbikes in Pattaya. Sujinda Tae, 25, was captured on South Road near Chaimongkol Temple June 6 riding a brown and white Honda motorbike reported stolen from Samran Thongngam, 46. Police found Samran’s license plate hidden under the seat of the bike, which Sujinda admitted he stole from outside a convenience store near Yimyom Beach. Samran had left the key in the ignition. Police took the suspect

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A woman suffering physical and emotional problems jumped to her death from an East Pattaya condominium. Ployrath Srivichai, 27, was pronounced dead outside the Mountain Condominium on Soi Khao Talo after apparently jumping from a balcony on her

back to his apartment where they found another stolen Yamaha motorbike. Officers

charged Sujinda with theft and are investigating if he is responsible for any others.

apartment and found clothes and plastic bags scattered about, along with drug paraphernalia and medicine. They also found an audio recording Ployrath made for her boyfriend, saying she “couldn’t take this anymore”. Authorities are treating the case as a suicide.

Pattaya City Hall opens pressroom Jetsada Homklin

Sujinda Tae was captured on South Road near Chaimongkol Temple riding a stolen brown and white Honda motorbike.

fifth-floor apartment June 6. Friend Sarawadee Dasin, 22, told police that Ployrath called her earlier, saying she was sick and stressed out. Sarawadee added that she had brought her friend medicine a day earlier and rushed to the condo today, but arrived too late to save the woman. Police searched the victim’s

Pattaya City Hall has opened a new pressroom to assist local reporters. City spokesman Pinit Maneerat and other officials cut the ribbon on the News and Operations Center adjacent to city hall’s parking lot June 4. The facility offers several work rooms along with

computers hooked to a database of press articles. Reporters showed around the center were told it was a place to work and hold meetings as well as recreational activities during off-hours. Pattaya residents also are allowed to visit the center to contact local press representatives. It is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Pattaya City Hall opened a new pressroom adjacent to the car park to assist local reporters.

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Dr Margret Deter honored for her contributions to society

Dr Margret Deter receives the royal recognition from HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn graciously presided over a ceremony recently to recognize citizens for their social commitment and service to the community. Amongst the recipients of the Princess’ awards was Dr Margret Deter, President of the Rotary E-Club Dolphin Pattaya International for her invaluable contributions to

the Prosthesis Foundation of the Princess Mother. Charter President Dr. Otmar Deter was also present at the presentation ceremonies where HRH Princess Sirindhorn spoke with the benevolent couple who gave further details about the many humanitarian projects implemented by their Rotary club.

HRH Princess Sirindhorn speaks to Dr Margret and Dr Otmar Deter about their humanitarian projects.

Thai, Singapore navies join Singsiam war games prevention and more. Ships and aircraft used included the Super Lynx Helicopter, DoMier 228 aircraft, F-27 MK 200 striker aircraft and the RSS Vigour, RSS Sovereignty and more.

Patcharapol Panrak The Thai and Singaporean navies joined up for the Singsiam joint naval exercise. Col. Anthony Lee, commander of Singapore’s 188th Squadron, and Rear Adm. Thawatchai Muangkham, commander of the Thai Frigate Squadron, opened the June 1-9 war games at the Sattahip Naval Base. Exercises took place in the Gulf of Thailand between Sattahip and Koh Samui. Held for the 19th time, the Singsiam games give Thai forces a chance to improve their strength and training, including how to detect submarines, battle on the surface and defend air attacks. It also teaches the

Col. Anthony Lee, commander of Singapore’s 188th Squadron, and Rear Adm. Thawatchai Muangkham, commander of the Thai Frigate Squadron, open the June 1-9 war games at the Sattahip Naval Base. crews to cooperate with foreign allies. This year’s exercise included aviation assault and

support, defense at sea, target shooting, inspections, rescue missions at sea in the air, coordination, disaster

Pattaya shifts focus from trash to beaches for World Environment Day

Tourists were invited to join the fun when city officials released 18,000 white seabass. residents on the beach at beach cleanups and planting Jetsada Homklin the Surf Kitchen restaurant of mangrove trees for the Unable to do much about in Jomtien Beach June 5 for day as part of the city’s camits trash crisis, Pattaya offi- the release of 18,000 white paign to raise environmental awareness. cials did release fish for seabass. White seabass is a popuTrash bins were placed World Environment Day. Deputy Mayor Apichart lar item on Thai menus, lead- along the beach as part of the Virapal and Thanet Manoi, ing to incessant fishing. The activities, although Pattaya’s director of the Coastal and Environment Day activity ability to actually empty them Sea Resources Management can partially restock Pattaya remains in question, thanks to an overwhelmed trash Department, joined 400 stu- Bay’s depleted supplies. Pattaya also organized hauler and full city dumps. dents, civil servants and

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Trump pledges security guarantees to North Korea after summit Zeke Miller, Catherine Lucey, Josh Lederman and Foster Klug Singapore (AP) - President Donald Trump and North K o r e a ’s K i m J o n g U n concluded an extraordinary nuclear summit Tuesday with the U.S. president pledging unspecified “security guarantees” to the North and Kim recommitting to the “complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.” They coupled the summit agreement with lofty promises by Trump to handle “a very dangerous problem” and Kim’s prediction for “major change.”

previous public statements and past commitments. It did not include an agreement to take steps toward ending the technical state of warfare between the U.S. and North Korea. The pair promised in the document to “build a lasting and stable peace regime” on the Korean Peninsula and to repatriate remains of prisoners of war and those missing in action during the Korean War. Language on North Korea’s bombs was similar to what the leaders of North and South Korea came up with at their own summit in April. At the time, the Koreans faced criticism for essentially kicking the issue of North

U.S. President Donald Trump holds up the document that he and North Korea leader Kim Jong Un just signed at the Capella resort on Sentosa Island Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Singapore. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Meeting with staged ceremony on a Singapore island, Trump and Kim came together for a summit that seemed unthinkable months ago, clasping hands in front of a row of alternating U.S. and North Korean flags, holding a one-on-one meeting, additional talks with advisers and a working lunch. Both leaders expressed optimism throughout roughly five hours of talks, with Trump thanking Kim afterward “for taking the first bold step toward a bright new future for his people.” Trump added during a news conference that Kim has before him “an opportunity like no other” to bring his country back into the community of nations if he agrees to give up his nuclear program. Light on specifics, the document signed by the leaders largely amounted to an agreement to continue discussions as it echoed

Korea’s nuclear arsenal down the road to Tuesday’s TrumpKim summit. Trump and Kim even directly referenced the so-called Panmunjom Declaration, which contained a weak commitment to denuclearization and no specifics on how to achieve it. The formal document signing followed a series of meetings at a luxury Singapore resort. After the signing, Trump said he expected to “meet many times” in the future with Kim and, in response to questions, said he “absolutely” would invite Kim to the White House. For his part, Kim hailed the “historic meeting” and said they “decided to leave the past behind.” In a moment that would never happen in North Korea, reporters began yelling questions to Trump and Kim after they signed the document, including whether they had discussed the case of Otto Warmbier, the American

U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shake hands ahead of their meeting at Capella Hotel in Singapore, Tuesday, June 12. (Host Broadcaster Mediacorp Pte Ltd via AP) college student who suffered brain damage while in North Korean custody and died in June 2017, days after he was returned home to Ohio. In the run-up to the meeting, Trump had predicted the two men might strike a nuclear deal or forge a formal end to the Korean War in the course of a single meeting or over several days. But in the hours before the summit, the White House unexpectedly announced Trump would depart Singapore earlier than expected - Tuesday evening raising questions about whether his aspirations for an ambitious outcome had been scaled back. The meeting was the first between a sitting U.S. president and a North Korean leader. Aware that the eyes of the world were on a moment many people never expected to see, Kim said many of those watching would think it was a scene from a “science fiction movie.” After meeting privately and with aides, Trump and Kim moved into the luncheon at a long flower-bedecked table. As they entered, Trump injected some levity to the day’s extraordinary events, saying: “Getting a good picture everybody? So we look nice and handsome and thin? Perfect.” Then they dined on beef short rib confit along with sweet and sour crispy pork. And as they emerged from the meal for a brief stroll together, Trump appeared to delight in showing his North Korean counterpart the interior of

“The Beast,” the famed U.S. presidential limousine known for its high-tech fortifications. Critics of the summit leapt at the leaders’ handshake and the moonlight stroll Kim took Monday night along the glittering Singapore waterfront, saying it was further evidence that Trump was helping legitimize Kim on the world stage. Kim has been accused of horrific rights abuses against his people. “It’s a huge win for Kim Jong Un, who now - if nothing else has the prestige and propaganda coup of meeting one on one with the president, while armed with a nuclear deterrent,” said Michael Kovrig, a northeast Asia specialist at the International Crisis Group in Washington. Trump responded to such commentary on Twitter, saying: “The fact that I am having a meeting is a major loss for the U.S., say the haters & losers.” But he added “our

hostages” are back home and testing, research and launches have stopped. Giving voice to the anticipation felt around the world as the meeting opened, South Korean President Moon Jaein said Tuesday he “hardly slept” before the summit. Moon and other officials watched the live broadcast of the summit before a South Korean Cabinet meeting in his presidential office. The summit capped a dizzying few days of foreign policy activity for Trump, who shocked U.S. allies over the weekend by using a meeting in Canada of the Group of Seven industrialized economies to alienate America’s closest friends in the West. Lashing out over trade practices, Trump lobbed insults at his G-7 host, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Trump left that summit early and, as he flew to Singapore, tweeted that he was yanking

the U.S. out of the group’s traditional closing statement. The optimistic summit was a remarkable change in dynamics from less than a year ago, when Trump was threatening “fire and fury” against Kim, who in turn scorned the American president as a “mentally deranged U.S. dotard.” Beyond the impact on both leaders’ political fortunes, the summit could shape the fate of countless people - the citizens of impoverished North Korea, the tens of millions living in the shadow of the North’s nuclear threat, and millions more worldwide. Alluding to the North’s concerns that giving up its nuclear weapons could surrender its primary deterrent to forced regime change, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters that the U.S. was prepared to take action to provide North Korea with “sufficient certainty” that denuclearization “is not something that ends badly for them.” He would not say whether that included the possibility of withdrawing U.S. troops from the Korean Peninsula, but said the U.S. was “prepared to take what will be security assurances that are different, unique, than America’s been willing to provide previously.” The North has faced crippling diplomatic and economic sanctions as it has advanced development of its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Pompeo held firm to Trump’s position that sanctions will remain in place until North Korea denuclearizes - and said they would even increase if diplomatic discussions did not progress positively.

Disease prevention stressed at preschools

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A city hall workshop trained Pattaya preschool administrators how to prevent the spread of disease and keep their students healthy.

Jetsada Homklin A city hall workshop trained Pattaya preschool administrators how to prevent the spread of disease and keep their students healthy. Deputy Mayor Vichien Pongpanit and representatives from the Public Health Department opened the June 5 seminar for about 100 teachers and directors from

child development centers. Nursery and preschools are breeding grounds for illnesses, especially diseases such as Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, which is spread by contact with toys and playground equipment. Kids also suffer from diarrhea, flu, colds, mumps, chicken pox and measles. The seminar laid out guidelines for preventing the

spread of diseases, such as screening and separating ill children, enforcing frequent and proper hand-washing, sterilization of classroom equipment, vaccinations and more. Educators also were told that a child’s immune system can be hardened by frequent exercise, proper eating habits and plenty of sleep.

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Techsauce Media Co, Thailand’s leading technologyoriented content provider, announced it will host its third annual international technology conference June 22 and 23, 2018.

Revenue Department set to become Digital RD in 2020 Thailand’s Revenue Department (RD) is preparing to apply new technologies to its operations, in a move to become a digital organization within the next two years. Director-General of the Revenue Department Ekniti Nitithanprapas said it will utilize digital technologies to handle all types of tasks, such as e-filing, e-tax invoice, e-receipt and SME single accounting. He asserted that the move will improve the country’s tax collection system and facilitate the management of big data, which is linked to state enterprises and related agencies. According to the department’s head, data analytics will be incorporated into all stages of tax collection, including the estimation of corporate income tax, tax collection analysis, risk management and tax audits. The Revenue Department this year expects 1.86 trillion baht in tax revenue and aims to collect two

trillion baht next year. The RD will also revamp its international income tax system to promote equality between Thai and foreign businesses and increase international tax audits to pave the way for e-commerce taxation. Legislative amendments are underway to facilitate the restructuring process. However, Director-General Ekniti insisted there are no plans to raise value-added tax (VAT) above 7% this year, as the country’s economy

has only begun to recover. The organizational overhaul, which involves training revenue officials in the new digital processes, will be fiscally efficient and is expected to take six months to complete. The department anticipates that the so-called Digital RD will be a reality by 2020. Digital RD will serve as a tool to enhance the country’s competitiveness in several aspects, especially regarding the ease of doing business. (NNT)

Oranuch Lerdsuwankij CEO-co-founder. countries, where they held very specific tech fairs,” said Oranuch. Techsauce Global Summit 2018 has a total of 10 stages, divided into 2 groups. First, topics on social technologies for enterprises, which range from Ag Tech & Food Tech, Health Tech, Living Tech to Fin Tech. This is expected to encourage businesses, startup and technology enthusiasts to join a task force of social change. The other group will keep you updated on state of the art technology, giving you a broader view of what happens in the innovation world, which covers startup, venture

capital, deep tech showcase and head-to-the-future, blockchain and cryptocurrency, AR & VR, as well as data science and AI. This will enable stakeholders in startup industry to catch up with technological trends with more than 200 topics from 10 stages. Oranuch added, “Apart from the seminar, there are many more key activities, such as business matching, and the final round of startups’ investor pitch deck from more than 20 countries across Asia and Oceania continent. Amidst the rapid pace of technological changes that fundamentally shaped industries, we expect that the

Summit would lure more than 10,000 attendants, up 40% compared to last year, thanks to the rising numbers of startups launched by domain experts.” Thailand’s technology ecosystem is in a transition period with exponential growth of market value. Investors have realized the ultimate objective of joining in the startup bandwagon and sought the right model to invest in the industry. In recent years, Thai big corporates have joined the startups sphere by setting up their own venture capital. Moreover, the Summit that the number of foreign startups penetrating Thai and Southeast Asia markets will be increased, which comes along with a vast number of inventions, such as green technology. Importantly, Chinese startups will play a key role in intensifying competitiveness by offering new technologies. Techsauce Global Summit 2018 is designed for startups, technology enthusiasts and those companies who are going towards digital transformation. For further information and ticket buying, please browse https:// summit.techsauce.co

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Buying a large dog

I haven’t got a dog and a cat just doesn’t cut it as far as a robbery deterrent. Some time back, in the “film” days of photography I was robbed. It is still painful to recall the event. My cameras are not just means of earning a living, they were also my friends, so to lose one is a disaster. Ask any photojournalist how they feel without a camera and they will all tell you the same story - it is like having your arm chopped off! In my case, I would carry my cameras in a large battered

grey bag. Two Nikon FA’s, one Nikon FM2N, a couple of motor drives, a Metz 45 CT1 flash, plus filters, three lenses, tripod adapter for a Manfrotto tripod, spare cables, wires, black tape and a notebook. Two of the three cameras were always preloaded with film and a lens mounted ready to go. This is nothing out of the ordinary, it is just the usual kit and kaboodle for an active commercial photographer. Keep reading, as much of this tale may refer to you. The other evening, my wife and I went out to dinner, leaving the porch light on to make finding the keys for the triple locked front door easier when we came back. Returning an hour later we noticed the porch light was off. Having been robbed last year and my wife losing all her jewelry, I opened the front door with dread.

Dear Hillary, I have had the secret police monitor the Pattaya Mail offices for the past week to report back to me when you come in or out of the building. So far they have recorded 195 women, which means that 194 of the reports were not you. Please wear something bright so that we can identify you. Jack and the Boys Hello there Jack and the Boys, Sorry to disappoint you, my Purple Petunia Petals but I was out of town all last week, so of course I was not even any one of your 195. With modern communications such as they are, I send all my replies in by carrier pigeon. Please do not shoot the pigeon down, they are getting quite expensive and take some time in training. Dear Hillary I have been living in Pattaya for six months now and have decided it is really the place I want to retire. I have a wonderful relationship with the most perfect Thai girl, Noi, although we are just living together and are not married. She is not as keen as I am to get married and not because of our twenty years age difference, either. She thinks she will lose all property rights once she is legally married to a foreigner. My problem is that I like apartment living and want to buy a bigger condo with better beach views, in my name. Noi likes living with me in my rented condo and has no problem with heights, it’s just that she is putting a lot of pressure on me to buy a house instead and put it in her name. Hillary, can you tell me, is it possible for me to get the house in my name too? Peter

My fears were totally founded. We were greeted by entire chaos. Every drawer in the house had been tipped out on the ground, every cupboard’s contents strewn all over the floor and the hatch in the bathroom ominously open. Also ominously open was the battered grey camera bag, which had been left behind for once, since I was having a “night off”. Needless to say, the bag was empty, other than the flash gun and a few filters that the kamoy had left behind.

With the house dead-locked everywhere and all windows barred, the kamoy had removed some roof tiles and come in through the ceiling. Apparently this is a common way to gain entry to what is otherwise an “impenetrable” home. The felon comes one evening and removes the roof tiles then returns the next day and does a quick robbery as soon as the occupants are out, taking anything that is small, valuable and easily carried. Like my cameras! So what can you do to try

Dear Peter, In a word - No! You have to ask yourself serious questions on why girlfriend Noi is so fixated on property. Believe me, there are many beautiful Thai women who may display more loving and less avaricious tendencies, never mind the age difference. The current legal situation about Thai property titles is this, a foreigner (read non-Thai or farang) may own a condo in their own name. They may not own a house or land solely or partly in their own name. The only way farangs may “own” a house is to form a Thai company with the aid of a trusted English speaking lawyer and Thai nominees and then that company owns the title to the house. Even then, there are some legal problems. As in all dealings, Caveat Emptor, Buyer Beware. Be very aware! Dear Hillary, I am planning to travel to Pattaya where I have been many times already and I would like you to give me some advice: is Viagra available in Pattaya, with or without prescription and how much does it cost? I can get it in France where I live, but I find it embarrassing to get a prescription from the family doctor. Frenchy Dear Frenchy, Of course it is available in Pattaya! This is not Outer Mongolia and the local streets are crawling with randy males, like yourself. The question you should ask yourself is why you would be embarrassed asking your own doctor? As in France, this is a prescription only drug and

and stop this dreadful scenario happening to you? Well, the first thing is to attempt to make your home as secure as you can possibly make it. Consider bars in the ceiling as well as the usual ones on the windows. Motion detectors around the house can make sense. So does a large dog. After all that, what else can you do to protect your investment in camera gear (and other valuables)? Well, it’s called insurance. I was led to believe that cameras

could not be insured, so did not have any insurance. This was incorrect advice. A very brief chat with Jack Levy at Macallan Insurance Brokers revealed that you can insure your cameras against theft from your home. This is as part of the house insurance policy. You would, of course, have to detail all the items you want to insure on the policy. Of course, insurance does not stop your cameras being stolen. Insurance also does not replace your prized camera with one exactly the same - in many instances this may be impossible following model changes and availability from the manufacturers and other such variables. In my case, the beloved Nikon FA’s are definitely not the current model, but at least it will be such that you can go shopping without it costing you an arm and a leg. Being robbed of anything is a dreadful experience. Losing your cameras really is like losing an arm, a devastating experience. I sincerely hope this never happens to you, but in the meantime a large dog will help.

as such, is expensive, and you need to be free of heart problems before you take it. Check your heart before Willy the Wonder Wand! Finally, be aware there are “knock off” copies of Viagra on the black market here. Screw up your courage and talk to your doctor first. Dear Hillary, What do you do about house guests that keep on arriving from the old country? I’ve had five sets this year and it looks like there are more coming for Xmas. If I had nothing else to do other than entertain old friends then it would be fine, but I have work to do as well. I don’t want to give old friends the cold shoulder, but I’m at my wits end, honestly! What should I do? Guesthouse Gertie Dear Gertie, This is a very common problem when you live in a place that other people save for 11 months to come and visit. It is also very normal for your old friends to want to see you, and possibly save some money by staying with you. You actually have the answer already when you called yourself “Guesthouse” Gertie. The government is cracking down on unregistered guest houses, so you have the ideal let out. Love to have you, but it is now illegal. Meet them for dinner at 7 p.m. and do things together from there. I am sure your friends will appreciate that even though they are on holidays, you are not. They need time to themselves too and will be grateful for the chances to explore on their own. Have some brochures for them with suggested trips and let them take it from there. You can do your work, and you can enjoy each other’s company at night. Just think about it, you can even get one of those nice wooden signs with “Gerties” carved into it.

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Stroke You can add “Stroke” to the list of conditions you don’t want. You can also add “stroke” to the list of conditions that is under your control. Having a Stroke is one of the less fortunate outcomes of pre-existing disease processes. Of course, true to medical form, we have a series of initials to cover this condition, which we generally call a CVA, standing for Cerebro Vascular Accident. However, make no mistake about it, this condition is not an ‘accident’ by any means. The simplest description of Stroke is what happens after an area of one’s brain becomes starved for oxygen. This in turn leads to death of brain tissue (called an infarction), and stops the functions which that particular part of the brain used to control. For example, if it is a motor area, then the person cannot move the muscles to move their limbs. If it is an area that initiates speech, then the person cannot remember the word he wants to use, leading to extreme speech difficulties. If it is an area dealing with memory of events, then they are lost as well. Remember that your brain has some very specific centers, or areas, controlling the complex function of the body. Now how does the brain starve of oxygen? This happens by bleed or blockage. A bleed occurs when an

artery in the brain “blows off” and the oxygen rich blood escapes. A blockage occurs when either a clot has formed somewhere in the body and then it moves and jams in the cerebral (brain) arterial system or when the clot forms initially in a pre-existing narrowing in one of the cerebral arteries. So what are the conditions that lead up to these events? A bleed can occur if there is a weakness in the wall of a cerebral artery (a common one is called the Berry Aneurysm of the Circle of Willis at the base of the brain) or if the Blood Pressure (BP - initials again!) has become dangerously high. A blockage, however, will occur especially if there is a cholesterol based narrowing called “Atheroma”, sometimes known as “hardening” of the arteries, in one of the cerebral arteries. This is called a cerebral thrombosis. The moving clot situation can occur after trauma or even with certain heart conditions and is known as a cerebral embolism. So what can you do to try and avoid this catastrophic condition? Well firstly, get your blood pressure checked and if it is found that you have persistent hypertension go on treatment! BP is controllable, once you know you have an elevated pressure. Secondly, get your cholesterol checked. If it is high you are running the risk of a thrombus forming. What to do? Go

on a cholesterol reducing diet, or even tablets if necessary. It is possible to reduce your cholesterol, once you know you have an elevated cholesterol. The next piece of advice has mixed reviews with medical researchers. This is to take half an adult Aspirin a day. Yes, it has been found that 100 mg of Aspirin stops the red blood cells “clumping” together and predisposing towards a blood clot. There are also some Aspirin forms made specifically for this preventive effect and a well-known one has the brand name “Cardiprin” and is available readily in Pattaya. Family history comes in here too. If your forebears had strokes, it does mean that you should take my advice even more seriously. The researchers have also found that smokers get more strokes than non-smokers. As well as all the other conditions you don’t want, smoking makes you more susceptible to all of them. Just another of the thousands of reasons to give up smoking. I do recommend checking for the various stroke predisposing factors at least once a year. Incorporate them in your annual check-up. After that, it is just a case of remaining generally fit, having regular exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Have you looked at your Stroke Risk Factors recently? Do it!

Many breast cancer patients can skip chemo, big study finds Marilynn Marchione Chicago (AP) - Most women with the most common form of early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy without hurting their chances of beating the disease, doctors are reporting from a landmark study that used genetic testing to gauge each patient’s risk. The study is the largest ever done of breast cancer treatment, and the results are expected to spare up to 70,000 patients a year in the United States and many more elsewhere the ordeal and expense of these drugs. “The impact is tremendous,” said the study leader, Dr. Joseph Sparano of Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Most women in this situation don’t need treatment beyond surgery and hormone therapy, he said. The study was funded by the National Cancer Institute, some foundations and proceeds from the U.S. breast cancer postage stamp. Results were discussed Sunday at an American Society of Clinical Oncology conference in Chicago and published by the New England Journal of Medicine. Some study leaders consult for breast cancer drugmakers or for the company that makes the gene test.

Moving away from chemo Cancer care has been evolving away from chemotherapy - older drugs with harsh side effects - in favor of gene-targeting therapies, hormone blockers and immune system treatments. When chemo is used now, it’s sometimes for shorter

In this Thursday, May 24, 2018 photo, Adine Usher, 78, meets with breast cancer study leader Dr. Joseph Sparano at the Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx borough of New York. Usher was one of about 10,000 participants in the study which shows women at low or intermediate risk for breast cancer recurrence may safely skip chemotherapy without hurting their chances of survival. (AP Photo/Kathy Young) periods or lower doses than it once was. For example, another study at the conference found that Merck’s immunotherapy drug Keytruda worked better than chemo as initial treatment for most people with the most common type of lung cancer, and with far fewer side effects. The breast cancer study focused on cases where chemo’s value increasingly is in doubt: women with early-stage disease that has not spread to lymph nodes, is hormone-positive (meaning its growth is fueled by estrogen or progesterone) and is not the type that the drug Herceptin targets. The usual treatment is surgery followed by years of a

hormone-blocking drug. But many women also are urged to have chemo to help kill any stray cancer cells. Doctors know that most don’t need it, but evidence is thin on who can forgo it. The study gave 10,273 patients a test called Oncotype DX, which uses a biopsy sample to measure the activity of genes involved in cell growth and response to hormone therapy, to estimate the risk that a cancer will recur.

and half also got chemo. After nine years, 94 percent of both groups were still alive, and about 84 percent were alive without signs of cancer, so adding chemo made no difference. Certain women 50 or younger did benefit from chemo; slightly fewer cases of cancer spreading far beyond the breast occurred among some of them given chemo, depending on their risk scores on the gene test.

What the study found

Will people trust the results?

About 17 percent of women had high-risk scores and were advised to have chemo. The 16 percent with low-risk scores now know they can skip chemo, based on earlier results from this study. The new results are on the 67 percent of women at intermediate risk. All had surgery and hormone therapy,

All women like those in the study should get gene testing to guide their care, said Dr. Richard Schilsky, chief medical officer of the oncology society. Oncotype DX costs around $4,000, which Medicare and many insurers cover. Similar tests including one called MammaPrint also are widely used.

Testing solved a big problem of figuring out who needs chemo, said Dr. Harold Burstein of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. Many women think “if I don’t get chemotherapy I’m going to die, and if I get chemo I’m going to be cured,” but the results show there’s a sliding scale of benefit and sometimes none, he said. Dr. Lisa Carey, a breast specialist at the University of North Carolina’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, said she would be very comfortable advising patients to skip chemo if they were like those in the study who did not benefit from it. Dr. Jennifer Litton at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, agreed, but said: “Risk to one person is not the same thing as risk to another. There are some people who say, ‘I don’t care what

you say, I’m never going to do chemo,’” and won’t even have the gene test, she said. Others want chemo for even the smallest chance of benefit. Adine Usher, 78, who lives in Hartsdale, New York, joined the study 10 years ago at Montefiore and was randomly assigned to the group given chemo. “I was a little relieved. I sort of viewed chemo as extra insurance,” she said. The treatments “weren’t pleasant,” she concedes. Her hair fell out, she developed an infection and was hospitalized for a low white blood count, “but it was over fairly quickly and I’m really glad I had it.” If doctors had recommended she skip chemo based on the gene test, “I would have accepted that,” she said. “I’m a firm believer in medical research.”

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Girls discover World War I practice bomb in Michigan lake Argentine Township, Mich. (AP) - Two girls have found what authorities say is a World War I-era practice bomb while swimming in a lake in Michigan. The Flint Journal reports that 10-year-old Paige Burnett and 9-year-old Sage Menzies were searching for items below the surface of Lobdell Lake Tuesday when Paige felt something unusual. The girls and Sage’s mother dragged the 3-foot-long mystery find from the murky water. Paige says they were excited at first, but then got worried. She says she was “so scared” it might explode. The lake is in Genesee County’s Argentine Township, about 45 miles northwest of Detroit. Township police Sgt. Douglas Fulton says the Michigan State Police’s bomb squad came out and drilled a hole in it, but “nothing but mud came out.” (Jake May/The Flint Journal via AP)

Hazardous golf: Utah couple flees lumbering moose Park City, Utah (AP) - A Utah couple ran into a different sort of hazard during a round of golf on Memorial Day near Salt Lake City. A young moose bigger than their golf cart chased them off the links at the Park City Golf Club. Emily Clearwater of Phoenix says she watched the scene unfold from a relative’s home nearby and took a video when she realized it was following them. She said the young-looking moose went after the cart twice but eventually lost interest. Golfer Mark Redican told the Deseret News he was getting ready to hit a shot when his wife started yelling. They jumped in the cart and made an escape as the animal headed off to a nearby pond. He says the animal wasn’t super aggressive, but it was “gigantic” so they didn’t hang around.

Idaho teacher accused of feeding puppy to turtle is charged Preston, Idaho (AP) - An Idaho teacher accused of feeding a sick puppy to a snapping turtle in front of several students has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty. Preston Junior High School science teacher Robert Crosland was charged Friday. He faces up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine if convicted. The school is in rural Preston, where the 2004 teen cult classic film “Napoleon Dynamite” was set. The Idaho attorney general’s office handled the investigation after Franklin County Prosecutor Vic Pearson cited a conflict of interest. Several parents came forward to say Crosland fed the puppy to the turtle on March 7. Several weeks later, state officials seized the turtle and euthanized it as a non-native species. Attempts to reach Crosland at the school Friday were not successful.

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Iconic cinema Lido shutters after 50 years

This undated photo shows the Lido Multiplex in the Siam Square area of Bangkok during the cinema’s heyday. Bangkok - Thailand’s longest operating independent theater, Lido Multiplex, has finally closed after 50 years with the conclusion of its tenancy contract. The iconic cinema held a night of remembrance on May 31 to mark its closure, looking back on over 50

years of operation in the Siam Square area of Bangkok. The cinema’s plot is to be returned to the Chulalongkorn University Property Office. The final day of the multiplex saw a steady stream of visitors, many of whom sat for a screening of “Kids on the Slope”, the last film to be

Visitors wrote down their feelings and impressions in relation to the Lido in the days leading up to the venue’s closure last month. projected in the theater. The visitors also wrote down their feelings and impressions in relation to the Lido, most lauding it for maintaining ticket prices at a low 120-140 baht and for showcasing hard to find and

alternative films. Apex Group President Nan Tansajja said, while Lido is closing, the equally iconic Scala Theater has had its tenancy contract extended by another two years to December 31 of 2021. (NNT)

Benjamin Lockwood (James Cromwell), who is somehow connected to John Hammond, and his associate Eli Mills (Rafe Spall) pitch Claire on an expedition to stage their own Noah’s Ark with the dinos and transport as many species as possible to a sanctuary island. They need her to tap into the park’s security system, and also to convince Owen (Pratt) to come along and get close to the raptor Blue, his old pal who has become so anthropomorphized it’s actually surprising she doesn’t just start talking. There are some more new characters added too: A skittish computer guy, Franklin (Justice Smith), and a doctor Zia (Daniella Pineda), who come along on the journey for some comedic relief;

a mercenary military guy (Ted Levine); and a cute dino-obsessed girl, Masie Lockwood (Isabella Sermon). Perhaps the most unexpected thing about “Fallen Kingdom” is that the “escape from the volcano” plot is just the first set-piece. It’s all a precursor to the dinos coming to the mainland. If you’re thinking, “I’ve seen this movie before,” just wait, it get so much more derivative than you would ever imagine possible. Bayona, who also directed “The Impossible” and “A Monster Calls,” is good enough to pull it off. It’s the main reason why “Fallen Kingdom” is entertaining despite itself, but it is a shameless strategy that can only work so many times. Also, can we retire the “objects in the mirror are closer than they appear” joke at this point? Life finds a way, and so do franchises that make ungodly amounts of money. “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” gets away with its unoriginality for the most part, but this franchise’s desperation is starting to show. It’s time to evolve or go extinct. “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom,” a Universal Pictures release, is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for “for intense sequences of science-fiction violence and peril.” Running time: 128 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.

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AC/DC: ‘Razors Edge’ mott@pattayamail.com By the beginning of the Eighties AC/DC were probably the biggest rock band in the world, or as they preferred to be called, “A little rock & roll band, nothing more, nothing less.” Sadly, nothing is certain in life and things easily change. The decade proved not to be a good one for AC/DC and four sub-standard albums that had been panned by critics saw the record buying public all but desert them. They were still a massive attraction on the live market but there the crowds wanted the old hits, not the more recent tracks from the latest albums. As the Nineties dawned however it was time for a new album release, and a change in the lineup also as drummer Steve Wright left for Dio, his place being filled by Chris Slade. There were several other notable changes too. Mike Fraser was brought in as the sound engineer and Chris Fairbairn as producer,

the latter having previously worked with both Aerosmith and Bon Jovi. The band recorded this album in Ireland and Canada but lead singer Brian Johnson, who had seemed a little off his game since “For Those About To Rock” in 1981, was not available for the first few months of recording as he was dealing with a messy divorce. So the decision was taken to write the songs without him and Malcolm and Angus Young wrote the

Angus Young.

lyrics, something that Johnson later revealed he was relieved about. The Young brothers in the future carried on writing all the songs, allowing Johnson to concentrate on his singing. The results in the songwriting change were unquestionably for the better. It got AC/DC, if not quite back firing on all six cylinders, at least up and running again. Brian Johnson seemed

to have benefited the most, with his voice having the charisma of old again. The guitar play of the Young brothers was back to its best and the new rhythm section worked perfectly. There are some classic songs on “Razors Edge” which became firm favorites with the live crowds, allowing AC/DC to spice up their live set. Album opener (and also concert opener for more than a decade) is the AC/DC classic “Thunderstruck” and is still included in the band’s set today. With it’s opening Angus Young guitar riff, the

crowd chanting and Johnson telling the audience they had been “Thunderstruck” while leering at them, it was a sure fire hit. The opening track on the album is followed by a trio of storming rockers right out of the AC/DC cannon; “Fire Your Guns”, “Money Talks” (which was released with a fabulous video that had heavy rotation on MTV), and the title cut “Razors Edge”. From here on however it sadly all rather fades away. Quite simply two of the songs, “Mistress For Christmas” and “Shot Of Love” are plain awful, whilst the others

Brian Johnson. all sound a bit like a version of AC/DC just going through the motions. But never mind, the album did its trick and went to number two in the American Billboard Charts and sold 5 million copies in America alone, whilst in the UK it went to number four. AC/DC were definitely back. Why they missed out the apostrophe in the title however is unfathomable and has not been put right to this day. Three and a half stars out of five. AC/DC: Brian Johnson - vocals Angus Young – lead guitar

Malcolm Young - guitar Cliff Williams - bass guitar Chris Slade - drums Track List: Thunderstruck Fire Your Guns Money Talks Razors Edge Mistress For Christmas Rock Your Heart Out Are You Ready Got You Shot Of Love Let’s Make It Goodbye and Good Riddance If You Dare Note: Written by Mott The Dog from Jameson’s, The Irish Pub, Soi AR, North Pattaya.

Living statues festival wows Romania’s capital Vadim Ghirda Bucharest (AP) — Wait, did that statue really move? It may have been the question many people asked while taking a walk in Bucharest last month during the International Living Statues Festival. Artists from eight countries embodied 64 statues in the old quarter of the Romanian capital, in popular parks and in the garden of the spectacular Filipescu-Cesianu residence, built in 1892 in the Belle Epoque period. Actors of the Romanian Masca Theatre, the festival’s organizer, brought to life Parisian street vendors from the 17th and 18th centuries in performances seen by an estimated 30,000 people.

In this Thursday, May 24, photograph, a child offers ice-cream to artists of Ukraine’s Artel Myth theatre at the Living Statues International Festival, in Bucharest, Romania. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

An artist of Romania’s Masca theatre has make-up applied to his face before performing at the Living Statues International Festival, in Bucharest. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

Bucharest is one of several Eastern European cities known as the “Paris of the East” because of its French-inspired

The characters’ vividly colored outfits, some inspired by the famous Romanian sculptor Constantin

architecture and gardens. Children, some very young, were the most visibly fascinated spectators.

Brancusi’s iconic Endless Column, were the main attraction. While the highpitched screaming involved

in some performances scared a few, others enjoyed the interaction and even offered to share their ice cream with the actors. The living statues from Britain, Germany, Macedonia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Spain and Ukraine engaged in sudden moments of interaction with the public, often startling the spectators. “We hope to enhance the Romanian public’s abilities to truly understand and appreciate this art form, regarded in the past as a mere occupation associated with amateurs or even begging,” Masca Theatre director Mihai Malaimare told The Associated Press, describing the event as “the largest European festival of the genre.”

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How to avoid madness in Pattaya (or not)

MC Roy Albiston provides the PCEC’s Certificate of Appreciation to Jonathan Finch. The Pattaya City Expats Club was honored to have two speakers during a recent Sunday Morning Meeting. The first speaker, Jonathan Finch, spoke about his latest novel, “How to Avoid Madness in Pattaya (or not)”. Jonathan Finch, author, teacher and lector, has published almost a dozen books

in the last few years, including prize-winning poems. He was born in London to an Irish mother and a first-generation father from England (grandparents are from Austria and Poland). He has lived in Italy and worked at the University of Rome as a lector. He states, “He found Thailand, and it found him, and he has stayed in Thailand ever since.” His review of the novel “How to Avoid Madness in Pattaya, (or not)”, begins with a disclaimer: “I am no expert on madness.” However, he goes into some length describing his understanding of madness and society’s belief in the mad. Jonathan After the main presentation, Insurance broker Chamnong (Neng) Anusat-utai spoke about changes that have taken place which impact the PCEC’s group health insurance policy and mentioned some alternatives that members may be interested in exploring.

cites the major forms of madness, like paranoia, schizophrenia and other forms, such as personality disorders. He points out that anyone who cannot listen and hold a conversation is crazy. He questions society’s understanding of madness and talks about the views of noted psychiatrist R. D. Laing, a Scottish psychiatrist who wrote extensively on mental illness and that symptoms of mental illness may just be a description of lived experience. He also cited Erasmus and Burton, two critics of vanity in people, and mentioned that Pattaya is full of people in love with themselves (vain, boastful people).

his friend, “The King”, to continue writing but he gets sick and yet another writernarrator is summoned from the UK. A “criminal cook” accompanied by a social worker continues stimulating Frank’s libido, but his intentions are thwarted because the social worker, “after touring the bars and staring into the glitzy face of sexual depravity, decides to close down Pattaya”. So, the book evolved into a collection of e-mails that outlined the life in Pattaya, which served the purpose and is quite entertaining. Jonathan provided a couple of examples of his collection. He then invited member Ren Lexander to better demonstrate the threads within the e-mails.

Member Ren Lexander interviews Jonathan Finch after his presentation to the PCEC. To view the video, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =34T9eznOfQc&feature=youtu.be. Jonathan talked about the fact that Thailand has very strict laws concerning the use of drugs and issues very severe punishments against offenders. However, he talks about three intoxicants or drugs that are much more harmful, yet legal, that cause devastation. Those substances are alcohol, an obviously intoxicating liquid, tobacco, a low-cost product popular in Thailand, and then there is sugar, probably the number-one killer over the long term. He also talks about driving in Thailand and how crazy it is to travel on the roadways. In reference to his book, “How to Avoid Madness in Pattaya, (or not)”, his approach deals with the madness of having unlimited sex with an unlimited number of people. In an earlier novel, titled, “DEAR PATTAYA!!! A Novel of Sexy Letters and Sexy Dreams (For Frank)” that Jonathan wrote for his Austrian friend, Frank. The purpose was to entice his friend to come back to “Fun City” and depicts Pattaya as a place full of fun, with bargirls, sensational sex, and more. But, at a certain point the author runs out of steam. He commissions

Some of the e-mails deal with the gullible relationships between the farang and the bar-girls. The humorous exchanges between an obviously deluded man and his desire for sympathy is explored. Advice is offered and the life in Pattaya is explained. One of the primary ways of avoiding madness in Pattaya, in Jonathan’s opinion, is to practice moderation and the choice of a life-style with one woman or partner. He advocates that cardinal virtues are correct and that those virtues include humility, kindness, abstinence, chastity, patience, liberality, and diligence. He asked the audience to consider the seven deadly sins or classification of vices within Christian teachings, which he quotes from the Bible (Ecclesiastes): pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. After the presentation, MC Roy Albiston brought everyone up to date on upcoming events which was followed by the Open Forum where members and guests can ask questions or make comments about Expat living in Thailand. For more on the PCEC and their activities or to subscribe to their weekly newsletter, visit www.pcec.club.

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Father Ray Foundation celebrates ‘cutest’ graduation ceremony

Comparing graduating caps.

Just wants ceremony to be over.

Derek Franklin

Father Peter presented certificates, a gift and cash to the graduates.

Friends off to the same school.

With so many children and students with disabilities living and being educated at the Father Ray Foundation, throughout the year there are many graduation ceremonies to attend. Children who live at the Children’s Home or Children’s Village leaving Grade 6 to go to high school, those leaving grade 9 and going off to vocational training and those who have completed Grade 12 all have graduation ceremonies.

Graduating and ready for the next step.

This year three older residents will be attending their university ceremonies and in December more than sixty young adults living with a disability will attend their own graduation celebrations. But the cutest ceremony of the year, if a graduation ceremony can be called cute, is the one that takes place at the Father Ray Day Care Center. The Center takes care of some of the poorest children in Pattaya, and prepares them for when they reach the age to enter kindergarden. Of all the projects managed by the Father Ray Foundation, the Day Care Center is the only one that charges a fee, twenty baht per day, or 10 baht if they can’t afford twenty. The Center provides breakfast when the children arrive, as well as lunch, snacks, three uniforms, a basic education and a nurse check-up once a month; there is also a lady who each day squeezes oranges to ensure the children receive a daily dose of vitamin C. When the children arrived at their graduation ceremony, all wearing the uniforms of their new kindergarden, they were welcomed by Father Peter, President of the Foundation. Not only did he present the graduation certificates and a small gift, but he also

Only another three years of kindergarten and twelve of schooling until it’s all over.

presented each child with an envelope containing cash. The cash is a percentage from all the twenty bahts they have paid in each day and is used to cover the cost of purchasing the new uniforms. From the Day Care Center the children will spend three

years in kindergarden before entering mainstream education for at least a further nine years, but while one group of toddlers left us another group arrived the same day. More information can be found at www.fr-ray.org or email info@fr-ray.org

Even former attendees came back for the ceremony, and to cheer their siblings.

Looking very smart.

New arrivals at the Day Care Center.

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Fireworks festival makes colorful return to Pattaya

Pod from Moderndog had the crowd up and dancing with the song ‘Busaba’.

Jetsada Homklin

Low season looked like high season during the weekend event.

The 25 Hour band rocked the crowd with some of their major hits including ‘Tam Dai Piang’ and ‘Mod Wayla’.

The International Fireworks Festival returned to Pattaya Beach with a bang and a flash, drawing ooohs and aaahs from a big lowseason tourist crowd. Chonburi Gov. Pakarathorn Thienchai kicked off the June 8-9 spectacular with top local officials at the Central Road intersection. Canceled in 2016 due to the royal mourning period and in 2017 after the Interior Ministry nixed its budget, the popular event was moved to June to power-up low season, a scheduling move that appeared to work. Beach Road, closed to traffic from 3 p.m. to midnight both Friday and Saturday was jammed with couples, families and fireworks fans, many of whom brought along mats to stake out a place on the beach. Of course, with Pattaya’s main north to south artery closed, traffic became a

nightmare for anyone not on foot. Friday night featured 45minute performances from Italy and Brazil, with Thai pop bands Playground and Big Ass filling in the entertainment gaps. Saturday’s finale drew an even larger crowd, with little room to walk around the main stage where Modern Dog and 25 Hours pumped up the volume. Despite sporadic raindrops, people packed the sand to watch the United Kingdom and Sweden put on their best pyrotechnics. With all of Beach Road closed, the shoreline took on a true festival feel, with booths offering freshly cooked meals and beverages. Pattaya regulatory officers had their hands full, however, rounding up unlicensed vendors selling alcohol, an effort also aimed at placating festival sponsor Leo beer. Over the two days five sellers were charged.

Pattaya Beach was jammed with couples, families and fireworks fans, many of whom brought along mats to stake out a place to sit and watch.

Music fans had a great time in general as the stage activities continued till late.

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An unbiased view of a Tesla

Chinese EV startup moves into Indiana plant A Chinese electric vehicle startup announced Wednesday that it is retooling an Indiana factory and hopes to conduct trial runs for two new lines of vehicles by the end of the year. State officials say SF Motors, a Silicon Valley-based subsidiary of China’s Chongqing Sokon Industry Group, plans to hire back some workers who were laid off when AM General halted operations at its Mishawaka plant last year. The company says it will spend $160 million to buy, renovate and retool the factory, which will serve as the company’s main U.S. manufacturing plant. It plans to employ up to 467 workers. To secure the deal, the state of Indiana is offering

Tesla PD. battery life and distance left. travel and is easily fully Assured it will go 450 kays. charged overnight and a fast “He reckons it will easily charge of half an hour gets him cover a week of home to work from Newcastle to Sydney.”

Hamilton could quit after 2020

SF Electric car. the company $3.8 million in tax credits and up to $500,000 for worker training. The state is also offering an additional $653,000 in tax credits through a program that encourages companies

to take over existing out-ofoperation facilities. Saint Joseph County, where the factory is located, is also considering an economic incentives package for the company.

What did we learn from the Canadian GP? The Canadian Grand Prix (French: Grand Prix du Canada) is the annual motor sport circus held in Canada since 1961. It has been part of the Formula One World Championship since 1967. It was first staged at Mosport Park in Bowmanville, Ontario as a sports car event, before alternating between

Mosport and Circuit Mont-Tremblant, Quebec after Formula One took over the event. After 1971, safety concerns led to the Grand Prix moving permanently to Mosport. In 1978, after similar safety concerns with Mosport, the Canadian Grand Prix moved to its current home on Notre Dame Island in Montreal.

That is the history, but what was the situation this year? Not another bore-fest! Yes, another one. However at least Lance Stroll (Williams) livened up the first lap by crashing into another car. I suggest Daddy Stroll pays Williams F1 by the number of laps son Lance manages as this will keep expenses down. The other piece of excitement was the dolly girl whose job it was to look glam and wave the checkered flag at the end, forgetting what lap it was (or perhaps ran out of fingers) and waved the flag a lap too soon. And as this was Canada they even managed to get a sacrificial groundhog to commit hogicide on Romain Grosjean (Haas). Liberty Media is doing a great job of providing ‘entertainment’. Pity the racing is so poor. In the procession itself (sorry ‘race’) Vettel (Ferrari) just ran away and hid. The gap between him and Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) who finished in second, was managed by Vettel, who was not at all likely to lose that Number 1. And the finger made its presence again at the end.

A friend in Australia just sent me this first hand report on a Tesla. “My work doctor just took me for a spin last night at the end of my shift. This he had just bought in Sydney, a 2014 Tesla PD for AUD 104,000. “Performance figures include 0-100 in 2.8 seconds, 2WD model, 4WD a little quicker. Forget Super Cars, this is head snapping. “If you haven’t been in one, take a spare pair of undies. “Has all gauges concerning

Third was Verstappen (Red Bull) who was also unable to pass, just running in the high speed procession. However, he didn’t hit anything which is a great step forward for the young Dutchman. Next car was his team mate, the Monaco Meister Daniel Ricciardo who actually passed fifth placed Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) – but in the pits, not on the track. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) was another who found it impossible to pass and in reality just toured around. Last point scorer was Charles Leclerc in the Sauber, who has impressed everyone in this his rookie season. Punching well above his weight and will be driving for Ferrari 2020. (You read it here first.) Drivers and managers are already looking at who should go where in 2019/20. Here are some possibilities: Ricciardo to Mercedes, Bottas to Ferrari, Grosjean to his kitchen and another recipe book, Sirotkin to Haas, Alonso to America, Hulkenberg to the USA and

Indy and Raikkonen to Renault. All those transfers are quite on the cards. However, back to F1 reality 2018, the downhill trend will continue while Liberty Media continues to push the ‘entertainment wheel barrow. There are plenty of entertainments out there. There is only one F1. Results 1 S Vettel Ferrari 2 V Bottas Mercedes 3 M Verstappen Red Bull 4 D Ricciardo Red Bull 5 L Hamilton Mercedes 6 K Raikkonen Ferrari 7 N Hulkenberg Renault 8 C Sainz Renault 9 E Ocon Force India 10 C Leclerc Sauber 11 P Gasly Toro Rosso 12 R Grosjean Haas 13 K Magnussen Haas 14 S Perez Force India 15 M Ericsson Sauber 16 S Vandoorne McLaren 17 S Sirotkin Williams DNF F Alonso McLaren L Stroll Williams Accident B. Hartley Toro Rosso Accident

One of the F1 websites reports David Coulthard believing that Lewis Hamilton could decide to walk away from the sport after the 2020 season. Coulthard suggests Hamilton will quit F1 and concentrate on a music career. “I think it has got to be on his mind,” Coulthard said. “I think that he will go to 2020 which is [the end of] the current Concorde Agreement.” “I think beyond 2020 there

Lewis Hamilton the F1 Rapper. is every likelihood he may well be releasing his first [music] album which he has

been working on,” the Scot continued. Many commentators have voiced the opinion that Hamilton should make up his mind as to whether he is an F1 driver or a rapper, complete with gold chains and tattoos. We might have to wait until 2020 to see if we all have to wear our hats back to front! I am told by a reliable source that you can still buy baseball hats with the bill at the front.

The first significant all-electric vehicle This significant vehicle was electric and the world speed record holder. La Jamais Contente (never happy) had two direct drive Postel-Vinay 25 kW motors, running at 200 V drawing 124 Amperes each. This fine beast was driven by a Belgian, Count Camille Jenatzy. In 1899, to break 100 km/h was breathtaking, but there was much more to it. An old adage goes that motor racing was invented when we built the second car, and this could easily be applied to Count Jenatzy and Count Chasseloup-Laubat. Fierce rivalry ensued, with the objective being the first person on the planet to crack 100 km/h. While we regularly beat their times on the way to the supermarket, in those days, pre-1900, it was not known what effects this would have on the human body. Nobody had gone so fast before! Bystanders thought that it was likely that one could lose its sight and the body fluids could harden themselves and thus the organs could explode. Other ones were totally convinced that God would send out thunder and lightning to those who dare to challenge him in this way. Fortunately for us, and the two counts, that theory was wrong and nothing happened, even so the two characters involved of who will be the fastest man became afraid of their achievements and decided to not continue with their speed fight after the magic

La Jamais Contente. 100 km/h was reached. On the way to 100 clicks, in 1895 the Frenchman Charles Jeantaud participated in the Paris-Bordeau-Paris race steering his electric car. In order to not lose time with battery recharge he was accompanied by a team that transported several fully charged batteries as he had to change them 14 times. Back came Jenatzy. His racing car had two motors; one in every axle box of the front wheels of 25 kW each one, which directly connected with the wheels without any intermediate parts. In the first tests the Belgian went with such a speed that the person responsible for time measuring forgot to start the chronometer, and we will never know at what speed he went. On the second attempt everything had been officially controlled and checked: Jenatzy had reached the 105.85 km/h, a real record, a real fright and a real challenge. It took the world 36 months to break this record.

The next milestone to be passed by the EV group was ‘range’, a fear still in many consumer’s mind. In July 1899 Count ChasseloupLaubat drove 140 km without recharging the batteries. A year later, Louis Krièger increased this figure to 170 kilometers with a car of his own brand. In 1900 the French BGS reached the 262 kilometers without any need of recharge. A year later, Louis Krièger increased the limit to 307 kilometers. These are figures some EV’s cannot equal today! Count Jenatzy came to an inglorious end, being shot by his friend while hunting in the Ardennes forest. La Jamais Contente also looked to have an inglorious end too, as it had been allowed to deteriorate in the Compiegne Museum. However, fortunately a Belgian, Count Xavier Van der Stappen, generated funding for the building of a replica. This replica is currently in the Belgian “Autoworld” Museum. According to Van der Stappen who managed the re-creation, it has been reconstructed based on plans provided by an engineer from the unrestored original car.

Autotrivia Quiz Last week I asked you to study the picture. This vehicle was built in 1888. However, its technology is up to the minute in many ways. I asked, who built it? It was the Flocken Elektrowagen with the pic from Franz Haag. So to this week. Both Genevieve and the Spyker were deemed ineligible for the London to Brighton run. Why? For a free beer at the next car Club meeting, be the first correct answer to email

automania@pattayamail.com or viacars@gmail.com. And in addition if you are a Pattaya resident, the closest correct answer will win a free voucher for Casa Pascal’s Breakfast BBQ. Good luck!

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Articles For Sale/Rent As611/01-52/ Pattaya Mail Cartoonist Michael Baird (M.J.B.) has 3 brand new cartoon E-Books out. These and his other 10 cartoon EBooks can be bought from www.amazon.co.uk or www.booksmango.com. You will now be able to see all of Mike’s cartoons in FULL COLOUR. His 3 new Kindle E-Books are “Pattaya Cartoon Memories”, “Ladyboy Book 3” and “Pattaya Unforgettable Memories”. These cartoons are for grown-ups and would be unique gifts. You never know - You might see yourself in them!

Articles/Services Wanted Aw01/01-52/ Missionary in Rayong sponsoring Little Duck Nursery needs help. Please - Any unwanted items

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you have would be appreciated. (Eng) Rev Stephen 086 600 5682, (Thai) 0875 381 586

Businesses for Sale or Rent Bop10/01-52/ House in Pratumnak, corner Soi 4, with 5 floors; 320sqm, 9 rooms, 8 bathrooms, entrance room, completely restored 2016, garage; 7,500,000 THB; (Ref. 259) WWW.GO PROPERTY THAILAND.COM, 093-161 5995. Bop04/01-52/ Exclusive Sale! Hotel Resort in Koh Samui with 71 rooms; 10,700sqm of land, perfect investment; one of the best hotels with the most beautiful beach on the island; rare opportunity; Price extremely reduced, owner wants to retire; details: GO PROPERTY THAILAND; 093- 161 5995 Bop03/01-52/ “Paradise for sale” on famous Phuket beach; breathtaking, beautiful resort on 1000-wah

(4,000sqm) of land with 7 Thai- teak traditional style houses located directly on the beach; each house is a unique artwork with antique furniture & art; must see; only one of his kind in Thailand; very rare opportunity; details: GO PROPERTY THAILAND; 093- 161 5995 Bop01/01-52/ Hotel with “Hotel license” located 50m from Jomtien Beach, 45 guest rooms, lobby, bar, massage room, maiden rooms; one of the best locations on Jomtien Beach: 75,000,000 THB. Go Property Thailand; 093- 161 5995; jo@gopropertythailand.com

to warm and caring homes! All puppies are healthy, vaccinated and acclimated to people. If you are looking for a friend for life, just call 088 402 6772 or e-mail to karin@carefordogs.org. Pets02/01-52/ **Free Cats and Kittens** We are still trying to find loving homes for over 40 cats and kittens. Please check the pictures on our website or ring Sandra. Call 085 287 5004 http:/ cats4youinpattaya.webs.com

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Houses, Villas

No01/21-25/ Looking for a game of snooker with a retired ex-professional UK snooker player? Tel. Mike on 089 152 3202

Pets Pets03/01-52/ Homeless puppies available for adoption

Property for Rent Prb172/22-41/ House for Rent 7,500 baht: Soi Nernplabwan. Contact 061 964 5253 / 098 347 7786 Prb171/22-26/ TOWNHOUSE, Off Soi Khaotalo, Like new, quiet, safe, two bedroom, one bathroom, patio, carport, Thai kitchen, air-conditioned, FULLY FURNUSHED, Guarded

Subdivision, Communal Pool, One Year Lease, Bt.9,500. Monthly, Bt.19,000 Security Deposit. English, 087-805-5276 Prb170/21-25/ Beautiful House for Rent: 3 bed, 3 baths, fully furnished, private Pool. Near Jomtien beach. Start from 30,000 baht/month. Phone: 081-782-0206, 084-362-5920, www.rimtalay.com Prb167/14-39/ HOUSES FOR RENT –Rattana Village and Udomsuk Village: 72120m2, up to 7,000 Baht. Mr. Udom 082 2091452, Mr. Wirat 089 9354369

Condos, Apartments Prc207/19-38/ Royal Park Luxury Service Apartments and penthouse suite, Jomtien: starting at 15,000 baht/month. 5670sqm, one bedroom, large living area with balcony and European kitchen, Free internet. Enjoy our rooftop swimming pool. Short walk to the beach. Monthly and daily rentals, Contact 086 111 7414 or check on our website www.royalpark jomtien.com to see why we are number 1 in Jomtien

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Pattaya Emergency Numbers Pattaya Call Center ................................ 1337 Police Station .......................................... 191 - Pattaya ................................................... 038 424 186 - Banglamung ......................................... 038 221 800-1 Highway Police ....................................... 038 392 001 Fire Brigade ............................................. 199 Pat. Int. Hopsital ..................................... 038 428 374-5 Bkk-Pat Hospital ..................................... 038 259 911 TAT Central Office: Region 3 Pattaya . 038 428 750 Tourist Police ......................................... 038 429 371, 1155 . .................................................................. 038 410 044 (FAX)

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Prc210/24-28/ Pattaya Beach Rd. Soi 13, Large furnished studio, safe, poolside + seaview balcony, terrace, 12,500.- Tel.091-504-1806 Prc209/23-27/ Studio Apartment for rent at Pattaya Hill Resort: 42sqm, fully furnished, sea views, situated in Soi 2 Pratamnak Hill: 12,000 per month plus electric. Free wifi, cable TV and water. Call Aoy 092-692-6395 Prc208/22-41/ Condo for Rent 8,500 baht: Studio 32sqm, in the city, fully furnished, big swimming pool. Contact 0619645253 / 0983477786 Prc206/24/ Markland Studio 48sqm, beach front balcony, refurbished, furnished, pool, fitness, minimum 12 months @ 15,000B/month by owner ian.thailand@hotmail.com, 087 137 1529 Prc202/14-52/ Seaview Studio, View Talay 1A, high floor, Pattaya side, Living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, Flat TV, ceiling fan, clean & nice furnished, air-condition, security door, parking, big pool, located on “10 Baht Taxi route: 9,500 THB/monthly. Tel. 092- 753 9309 (available from 1 May 2018) Prc201/14-39/ Apartments for rent: 46m2, air-con, hot water, kitchen, in Nongprue area- 4,500 Baht. Tel. Mr. Udom 082 2091452, Mr. Heinz 089 989 0567

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Condos, Apartments

Prc199/14-52/ Seaview Studio, Jomtien Beach Road, between Soi 15 – 16: 43sqm, high floor, living-bedroom, kitchen, bath, terrace, office table, clean & nice furnished, air-condition, fitness gym, garage, 25m pool, direct on “10 Baht Taxi route”: 9,800 THB/monthly. Tel. 092- 753 9309 Prc191/01-52/ Pratumnak Seaview Studio with private access to the beach; Ref: 2016- 139; located directly on the beach, 3rd floor, no public streets, no buses, no traffic; totally peaceful, sea views from the terrace; living space 51sqm; fully furnished; direct access to the beach; 1 living/bedroom, 1 bathroom, full kitchen; WiFi; security 7/24h; community pool on beachfront; restaurant on pool side, supermarket, laundry; For Rent at 13,500 THB/month; Go Property Thailand; 093- 161 5995; jo@gopropertythailand.com

Property for Sale Houses, Villas Psb31/22-26/ Beautiful 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Private Pool House not far from Sukhumvit via Siam Country Club: 210m2 Interior and 400m2 Exterior. Spacious rooms Euro kitchen and quality furniture. Parking 2 cars covered port remote gate. Shops and restaurants close by. 4.9M option to buy as package with Toyota Hilux 2009 in A 1 Condition. 083-102-9293 Psb30/21-25/ Fully-furnished two-bedroom townhouse, quiet village of Siam Country Club Road: 475,000 THB. Contact (Thai) 085 641 560, (English) 093 785 2252 Psb29/13-52/ Semi-detached house in Central Park 2 (Sukkhumvit behind McDonald’s), 2 beds, 2 baths, office, living room, nicely furnished, terrace and “sala” (pergola) in the

Psc83/24-28/ PRATAMNAK, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Brand New! 3.5 MB High Floor. Includes furniture and appliances. Foreign name. Tel. 064 723-9972 Psc82/22-26/ New Price Down for my Condo Jomtien Porchland 2, 38m2, 1 bedroom 8 Floor, Foreign name, fully furnished, swimming pool, gym cable TV, internet, 5 Years old nice view, 1.50 MLN BHT. Rent: 8,500 baht per Month Tel: 087138-3523 Psc81/20-24/ Beachfront Condo at Bangsaray Condominium: 150sqm. 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, 300m from beach, only 137units in 20 rai of green landscaped surroundings in an exclusive residence. Excellent decoration, fully furnished, TV-LCD 50". Hot Sale: 8.9 million THB (59,000 baht/sqm). 081-335 8102 (owner), for photos: pitipity @hotmail.com, Line: piti.t Psc81/24/ Markland Studios, Pattaya Beach Road, finance available: 48sqm, beachfront balcony, furnished, refurbished, pool, fitness, foreign ownership, by owner, 3 MIO baht, 20% deposit + 120 months @

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25000. Other bespoke available. ian.thailand@hotmail .com, 0871371529 Psc74/03-52/ Sea-View Condo Tropicana Pratumnak, modern 2 bedroom apartment, 81sqm, Pattaya City South, beautiful sea and island views; 1 living room with dining area, 1 bedroom, 1 office room, 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, fully equipped European kitchen, fully furnished, high Speed WLAN/ WiFi connection, Safe Box, air-con, ceiling fans, 2 swimming pools (roof and ground floor), Fitness Gym, Garage; medical Clinic; ZEN Beauty Clinic; located at the “10 BahtTaxi route; For Sale at THB 4,500,000. Call 092- 753 9309 Psc59/01-52/ In the heart of Jomtien, 2 bedroom condo, (Ref: 2016- 259) 90sqm, 4th floor, big living room, 2 bathrooms, European kitchen, completely reformed, new furniture, 2 balconies, 3 aircons, 2 pools, garage, private access to Jomtien Beach; 3,950,000 THB; WWW.GO PROPERTY THAILAND. COM, 093- 161 5995. Psc24/01-52/ Studio in Pattaya City; Ref: 2016- 136; located close to BIG C EXTRA, Pattaya Central Road; living space 28sqm; fully furnished;1 living/bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchenette; WiFi; 2 community pools; restaurants, bars, supermarket, laundry; 699.000 THB; Go Property Thailand; 093- 161 5995; jo@gopropertythailand.com Psc20/01-52/ Beachfront Jomtien, Pattaya; Ref: 2016106; located at Jomtien Beach Road with stunning sea views, 26thfloor; living space 45sqm; direct access to the beach; fully furnished;1 living/bedroom; 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen; terrace; WiFi; security 7/24h; fitness gym; big

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Ritchie back on form at Phoenix PSC Golf from The Billabong Bar Monday, June 4, Phoenix Gold Stableford We played Phoenix Lakes and Ocean from very forward tees today, but still a challenge. The course was in fantastic condition as it prepares for the ELGA tournament and the Queens Cup so the rough was rough and the pin placements were either very forward or very back. Two of our Aussie visitors acquitted themselves well with Steve Rawlings getting beaten in a three-way count back all on 39 points, out of 18 players there were only 3 that didn’t make 30 plus points. Taking third spot with 39 points as stated prior on a

count back was Thiery Temime, second went to Gerard Lambert with 40 points and the winner was Greig Ritchie with his best round in a long time, scoring a great 42 points. There was only one ‘2’, coming from Peter Seil.

Wednesday, June 6, Treasure Hill/ Phoenix Gold – Stabledford Today the sun gods smiled sweetly on those from the Billabong and the day was perfect for golf. A 4-day competition at Green Valley demanded alternative arrangements so the male members of the Billabong played at Treasure Hill which was in good condition but the greens were a bit two

paced, very slow uphill and very quick downhill. 42 players started the day but, somehow we lost one on the way, for only 41 finished. Thiery Petrement needed a countback to occupy fourth place, his 33 points not helped by having only 2 points on three consecutive holes starting at No. 7. Adam Farrell also struggled on the last 2 holes for 35 points but regular visitor to these shores, Bob Scott, had 2 blobs on the back nine which did not help his cause finishing second on 36. The Billabong’s own Hercule Poirot, Gerard Lambert, had 21 points on the front nine and 17 on the return for a winning 38 points. Three ‘2’s came from Lloyd Shuttleworth, Gerard

with 10 pars and 1 birdie for 21 points on the last 9 holes.

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Lloyd Shuttleworth (from left), Miss May, Miss Sasicha and Bob Scott. Lambert (missing a hole in one by the width of a hair) and Adam Farrell. The ladies at Phoenix also had a good day with Miss

Mighty Mick grabs the headlines Traveller’s Rest Golf Group Monday, June 4, Silky Oak – Stableford

Friday, June 8, Burapha – Stableford

1st Neil Wilkinson (14) 40pts 2nd Ho Jun-Yoon (25) 39pts 3rd Darren Stanton (14) 38pts We started the week with twenty three players taking on Silky Oak and even though a lot of the greens are far from perfect and often required a driver to putt the ball to the hole, some very respectable scores were posted. Neil Wilkinson, a consummate gentleman and one of the TRGG’s most consistent golfers, wasn’t intimidated by the greens and “slam dunked” putts from everywhere to take first place with an unassailable 40 points.

Division 1 1st Freddy Starbeck (13) 41pts 2nd Colin Smith (14) 37pts 3rd Christian Boysen (8) 36pts Division 2 1st Mick McHale (16) 32pts 2nd Bob Cannon (22) 31pts 3rd Norman Cheetham (16) 31pts Twenty eight players were competing today and with perfect weather conditions and A & B courses beckoning you couldn’t ask for more. Mighty Mick McHale was on the first tee passing his hip flask around, imparting his knowledge of the great game and obviously enjoying his new found fame. Of the fourteen players in his division the best score was 32 points and unbelievably it was the Mighty Mick who scored them! He was last seen heading up the 7 towards the airport. In division one it was a completely different story. Freddy Starbeck, a seasoned drinker but not one to take advice from Mick, smashed his way around the course. The Viking proved he is a force to be reckoned with, posting a score of 41 points and now sits fifth on the Order of Merit and with a real chance to take out the top award.

Tuesday, June 5, Treasure Hill – Stableford 1st Kim Sang-Kyu (22) 35pts 2nd Sakai Yasuo (10) 33pts 3rd Chun Yong-Park (30) 31pts Treasure Hills is in magnificent condition and is a course that commands respect. Your second shot on the opening hole with its narrow neck into the green and with water left, water right is a precursor of what to expect. Not one player shot their handicap today; however Kim Sang-Kyu applied good course management and came close with 35 points which was enough to claim the coveted first place.

Wednesday, June 6, Bangpra – Stableford 1 Daryl Ottaway (7) 38pts 2nd Graeme Heaply (26) 36pts 3rd Daryl Harvey (31) 35pts I don’t know what it is about left handed golfers but they all seem to have a natural easy swing and today’s winner is no exception. Our resident “lefty” Daryl Ottaway has a swing to st

Neil Wilkinson. die for, seemingly effortless but he consistently hits the ball long and accurate. Today he set up the win with twenty points on the front nine and came home with a very steady eighteen points to leave us other monkeys in his wake.

Thursday, June 7, Phoenix – Stableford 1st Mick McHale (19) 44pts 2nd Daryl Harvey (31) 43pts 3rd Gary Bennett (18) 38pts Phoenix and it was the Mighty Mick McHale who casually took the Lakes and Ocean courses apart. Strolling around the course puffing away on his 12 inch Cuban cigars and regularly quenching his thirst with a litre hip flask of vodka, Mick was out to prove that you need to be in a relaxed, semi comatose state to be able to master the ancient game of golf and prove it he did. Hitting almost two thirds of the greens in regulation Mick posted his personal best of 44 points to not only win the day but also record the best TRGG score of the week.

Saturday, June 9, Pattavia – Stableford 1st Mr. Petur (6) 36pts 2nd Colin Smith (14) 35pts 3rd Pat Feeney (24) 34pts We finished the week with a pleasant drive through the pineapple fields to Pattavia, Mr. Petur negotiated the lightening greens better than the rest of the field to play to his six-handicap and finish the day with a very solid 36 points.

Na having 9 pars but not quite making the podium in fourth while Miss Sasicha ran out of steam on the back nine 7 points lower. In second Miss Am had four 1pointers on the way home which took the shine off her score of 40 points, losing on a countback to Miss May who had a remarkable day

We had 5 groups playing Burapha A and B loops today and the course was in great condition, so with carts on the fairways no winter rules were applied and it was play it as it lies. The scores were great considering the elements with a count back for the minor places between Sasicha and Lloyd Shuttleworth, both on 37 points, with Lloyd getting relegated to fourth and Sasicha taking third spot. It was the same at the top with Bob Scott taking second and the lovely May getting the big prize after both returned 40 points overall. T h e r e w e r e f o u r ‘ 2 ’s , coming from Miss Sasicha, Sandy Chapo, Helmut and Lloyd Shuttleworth.

Frost steals the glory with eagle 2 The Tara Court Golf Society Sunday, June 3, Green Valley – Stableford A Flight 1st Stuart Brown (8) 35pts 2nd Tom Shea (5) 34pts 3rd Craig Hitchens (13) 33pts B Flight 1st Russell Gilroy (17) 33pts 2nd Ian Corica (27) 33pts 3rd Paula Koptaz (22) 32pts We had our largest field for some time today and with 19 players we decided on 2 divisions. The golf course is in excellent condition at the moment and a pleasure to play. It was hot & humid to begin and late in the round a large thunderstorm beckoned but thankfully we all finished without getting wet. The scoring did not reflect the condition of the course, with no one breaking their handicap. In A Division (516 h/cap), Stuart Brown (8) won with 35 points, one ahead of Tom Shea (5) in second place. Third spot was decided on a three-way countback with Craig Hitchens (13) getting the edge over Kevyn Wright & Michael Healy. B Division was won on a countback on 33 points with Russell Gilroy (17) beating Ian Corica 13-12 on the

inward nine. Third place went to Paula Koppatz (22) with 32 points. There were three 2’s today, Kevyn Wright & Michael Healy both getting one each on the same hole while the other ‘2’ was the story of the day. Murray Frost thought he had lost his ball on the par-4, 2nd hole but it was found down near the 3rd tee block after running all the way down the cart path. He then proceeded to knock his second shot into the hole for an eagle 2. Well done Murray!

Tuesday, June 5, Mt. Shadow – Stableford A small group of 8 players today to play one of our favorite courses which was in excellent condition from tee to green but a few greens had some sandy repaired areas. As the course was nearly empty we flew around in under 4 hours. Once again no one played to handicap and it required a countback to determine the top places with Donal McGuigan(18) beating Joe McArdle (18) for the win, both with 35 points overall. Third place went to Ted Morris (20) with 34 points. Tom Shea & Billy Major shared the 2’s.

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Truelove takes the treasure PSC Golf from The Pattaya Links Golf Society Monday, June 4, Treasure Hill Stableford 1st Steve Truelove (10) 38pts 2nd Colin Service (19) 35pts 3rd Petr Petursen (6) 32pts 4th Derek Phillips (20) 29pts Now is the “low” of Low season, but we still managed to have a very respectable field of sixteen golfers to tackle this tricky course. So many of the reports from Golf Societies heap praise on the presentation and condition of this course, and with good reason. Okay, because of the rain about the area recently, the fairways were a little soft, and the rough a little longer than usual, but carts were still allowed on the course. The caddies were cautious as to where they drove so as to not damage the course, well done to them and Management. Quick word on the greens: As usual, very good condition and no excuses for not putting well. Big hitting Steve Truelove was the only one to play to handicap or better with a well compiled 38 points. This is not a surprise, as his form in the past couple of months, apart from a blip at his last start at TH, has been excellent. Currently in-form Colin Service was there again to take second spot with a fine 35 points, keeping his very good run going, while single figure handicapper, Petr Petursen took third spot with 32 points

Colin Service (right) with Phil Davies. Derek Phillips rounded out the podium in fourth with 29 points on a countback. The rest fell away to show a field average of just 27 points. Next outing, a new day… Tip Briney and John Anderson were calculating who would win the “wig”, on countback only to be thrown out of contention by someone we didn’t expect. So it came as a shock to John when he was awarded Best Back Nine for non-winners with 16 points. Let’s not mention his first nine! Livio Marrone had the Best Front Nine with 17 points. Surprisingly, no-one managed to get on the green on the quite short 17th but elsewhere near pins were won by Steve Truelove (2 and 13), and Colin Service (6).

Wednesday, June 6, St. Andrews 2000 Stableford 1st Colin Service (19) 39pts 2nd Steve Truelove (10) 37pts 3rd Nigel Harrison (20) 34pts 4th Phil Davies (12) 33pts Colin Service is in red hot form at the moment, and today wore the Green Jacket yet again. He says he made a couple of “small” tweaks to his game and is reaping the benefits. In 11 starts since May 9, he has had 4 wins, 3 seconds, 2 thirds and one fourth. St. Andrews is one of the more expensive courses in the area and, because golf societies need to cater to all players this course is not on the roster very often. However, we were able to take advantage of their Sports Day Wednesday at the very

good price of 2050 baht all in (carts are compulsory). Not cheap, but a chance for a once a year treat. Nineteen excited players arrived at the course, checked in and ready to go. But, what a disappointment to find many greens had recently been scarified and sanded so, consequently, not the usual good greens here. Putting became difficult. Fairways are in good condition, and the weather, although humid for most of the distance, did not produce any rain. We’ve talked about Colin Service and his great form and with 39 points stole the show. Two days previously it was Colin and Steve Truelove in a one two. Same again today, but in reverse, Steve in second place with another good score of 37 points. What might have been though, as Steve became ill during the last two holes, but toughed it out. Nigel Harrison had an off day at Treasure Hill, but bounced back to take third here with 34 points, while Phil Davies in his first outing since his trip to Wales came up with 33 points for the remaining spot. Mike Jeffreys had the Best Front Nine from non-winners with 20 points and Tommy Marshall had the best inward half with 19. Near pins went to Colin Service, Gerry Conway and Ralph McConnell.

Takeshi gets the gong PSC Golf from The Bunker Boys score with which most times one would expect to win. Jimmy Carr took third with thirty-four points. Near pins went to Geoff Parker, Alan Sullivan, Neil Carter, and Tony Robbins.

Monday, June 4, Khao Kheow – Stableford 1st Neil Carter (13) 38pts 2nd Jimmy Carr (18) 34pts 3rd Steve Durey (23) 32pts Today’s round was played at the always popular Khao Kheow course, which was in its usual fine condition apart from the tee boxes which were a bit ragged and in need of mowing. Due to recent heavy rain and the fact the yellow tees had been pushed back quite a bit the course played long today, otherwise conditions were perfect for golf with moderate temperatures and no wind. Neil Carter took the honors with an excellent thirty-eight points and had the complete game today; he drove the ball straight and long, approaches to the green were accurate and the putts went down. Four points adrift Jimmy Carr took second place while third place was filled by Steve Durey on countback from Michael Brett, both with thirty-two. Near pins went to Jimmy Carr, Steve Durey, and two to Michael Brett.

Wednesday, June 6, Pattavia – Stableford 1st Alan Sullivan (15) 44pts 2nd Neil Carter (13) 37pts 3rd Jimmy Carr (17) 34pts

Friday, June 8, Crystal Bay – Medal

Takeshi Hakozaki. A baker ’s dozen fronted up for today’s round at Pattavia where the weather was pleasant with blue skies, wispy white clouds, and moderate temperatures. The course was in good shape as usual. Alan Sullivanm, who has been in great form lately, stormed home in first place with a remarkable score of fortyfour points off a fifteen handicap. This was golf at its best and in particular his short game was flawless. A full seven strokes back in second place was Neil Carter on thirty-seven, a

1st Takeshi Hakozaki (13) net 65 2nd Roger Touhy (13) net 69 3rd Neil Carter (13) net 70 4th Steve Durey (21) net 70 Another thirteen players fronted up for the first medal round of the month at Crystal Bay. The fairways had just been mowed and were in fantastic condition. The greens were also in good shape but as usual, the C nine were a bit slower than the B nine. Light rain fell for a brief period but this time without the usual thunder and lightning so, fortunately, there was no interruption to play and the round was completed in about three and a half hours which was excellent. Some very good scores were returned none more so than that by Takeshi Hakozaki who had a magnificent net sixty-five on his home course. Second place went to Roger Touhy with a net sixty-nine, while Neil Carter edged out Steve Durey for third place. Near pins went to Roger Touhy and two to Michael Brett.

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Devereux on fire at Plutaluang PSC Golf from Siam Country Resort Pattaya

(From left) Patrick Devereux, Willem Lasonder, Dave Smith and Jonathan Pratt.

Tuesday, June 5, King’s Naga – Stableford On we went to King’s Naga which normally is a course in a reasonable condition, but today it was disappointing. Perhaps you cannot complain too much looking at the price, but we still expect better. We couldn’t make any high scores but Jonathan Pratt recorded 34 points for the win. Second went to Dave Smith with 30 while the near pins were claimed by Stan Rees and Jonathan Pratt.

Thursday, June 7, Plutaluang - Stableford Plutaluang was our venue on Thursday and we were pleasantly surprised by the return of Daniel Oshiro after an injury. Good to have him back in the group. We played the North and West course which was in excellent condition and the greens were really very good. We had nice weather with sun, half clouds and a cool breeze, conditions for good scores. One of us had wings today and Patrick Devereux played an outstanding round for 43 points. In second was Willem Lasonder with 34 points, beating Daniel Oshiro on the countback. The near pins went to Dave Smith and Jonathan Pratt.

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Carmody wins on countback PSC Golf from Tropical Golf Group

Don Carmody (right) with Dick Warberg.

Tuesday, June 5, Greenwood Stableford The test for the day was to be the A & C nines, quite a tough test and throw into this the possibility of rain for the day we knew we were in for a testing time as we stood on the first tee. We went straight into ‘lift, clean and place’ not that the course looked bad but because the grass was a little

longer and with the weather forecast for rain we expected things to get a little dicey later on, and in fact so it proved. It did rain and we did get really wet. Thankfully we had the covers on the bag and skin is kind of waterproof, but it was not pleasant. We were back very early to Pattaya so the results were quickly over and time to relax. The winner on the day was Don Carmody with 40 points on countback over Dick

Thatchers Cider Monday Pool League Results & Standings June 11 (week 22) Team P W D L +/Pts. Thirsty Beaver 22 18 0 4 78 54 Diva Sports Bar 22 15 0 7 74 45 Khao Noi Sports 22 15 0 7 44 45 Black Moonies 22 14 0 8 56 42 Moonies Kitchen 22 14 0 8 46 42 Honeypot 21 14 0 7 20 42 Diva Devils 21 12 0 9 29 36 Full Moon 22 8 0 14 -32 24 Pride 22 8 0 14 -42 24 Leks Bar 22 7 0 15 -10 21 Honeybees 22 6 0 16 -65 18 GB Bar/BYE 22 0 0 22 -198 0 Results: Diva Sports Bar 12 - 3 GB Bar/BYE, Full Moon 10 - 5 Honeybees, Khao Noi Sports 5 - 10 Black Moonies, Leks Bar 13 - 2 Pride, Moonies Kitchen 6 - 9 Thirsty Beaver

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Piano hits the right notes at Green Valley

Tom Herrington (right) with Alan Sullivan. Warberg in second. In third was Brian Parish with 39 points on countback over Tommy Marshall in fourth. It may be noted that the first four were all within 1 point. Well played all. We had 2 long puts at the last hole and the winner of the A Flight was Mashi Kaneta and winner of the B Flight was Don Carmody.

Friday, June 8, Pleasant Valley – Stableford This day eleven Tropical Golfers made a visit to Pleasant Valley. When we arrived we were reminded that on Fridays the caddies can wear what they want, and many opt for the Korean LPGA style. Nice variety. Sadly PV is not in the best

condition right now, greens are patchy and fairways not kept up. “Fair” would be an accurate if slightly generous condition rating, however there was plenty of evidence of work being done on the course, so stay tuned. PV is a slightly tough course with more OB stakes than one ever wants to see but a short 10 minute rain delay gave everyone a rest and time to regroup. After a long hiatus Tom Herrington (c/h 16) found his groove and smashed the field with his 41 points – a full 20 shots better than his previous golf outing. Next Alan Sullivan (16) had a most excellent 36 points, followed by Traveling Man Brian Gabe (19) with 34 and Barry Elphick (28) with a respectable 33.

Arpichaya ‘Piano’ Yubol poses with the Thai LPGA trophy at Rayong Green Valley. (Photo/Thai LPGA)

Richard Talbot The 5th leg of the Thai LPGA Thailand Championship took place at Green Valley golf course near Rayong from June 6-8. The competition, which took place over 54 holes, saw the winner Arpichaya Yubol take the title after recording a remarkable last round of 10 under par. The 16-year old, who is commonly known as “Piano”, hails from Saraburi and finished the final day four shots clear of second placed Wanchana Poruangrong, a

23-year old from Surin who played the most consistent golf of the week and was never out of the top three places. The third place was a tie between amateur players, 17year old Tunrada Piddon from Bangkok and 16-year old Kan Bunnabodee from Bangpra Golf Club, Sri Racha. The tournament was another example of the incredible array of teenage talent that Thai golf possesses at the moment and leaves Arpichaya currently top of the Thai LPGA order of merit table for 2018.

Young top scores at Pattana The Jomtien Golf Society Monday, June 4, Pattana - Stableford We opted for the A and B nines today and at 6870 yards the white tees were a touch too tough, so we were off the yellow tees in both divisions. Paul Young, playing off 16, scores 19 on the front nine on the A course and 17 on the back nine to win division 1 with 36 points. Pete Sumner was second on 33 points after 20 points on the front nine and the Buffalo boy John Hughes, in his last game this visit, took third after beating Paul Butler 14/13 on countback, both with 29 points overall. Peter Davies won division 2 with a modest 30 points; Glyn Evans was second on 27 and Peter Thomas third with 26. Near pins went to (Div 1) John Hughes and Pete Sumner (2), and (Div 2) Ray Daws, Glyn Evans and Peter Thomas. Pete Sumner birdied A8 for the only ‘2 of the day.

Wednesday, June 6, Pattaya C.C. – Stableford A late change in courses for today’s game with a

Glyn Evans (from left), Dave Edwards and John Carlin. major Thai tournament at Plutaluang so we switched to Pattaya Country Club. We had a few cancellations but there were still 16 players out with the two divisional cut at 9-17 and 19+. Playing off 14, Les Smith had his best score for some considerable time and won division 1 with 37 points. Jerry Sweetnam was second on 35 points, Colin Aspinall third with 33 and there were three 29’s fighting for fourth place, with a 16/15/13 backnine countback seeing Nik Evans beat Paul Young and Ray Daws. Welsh boy Curtis Hessler with 34 points won division

2, Bill Kana was second on 33, Peter Davies came third on 31 and in fourth place with 30 points was John Carlin. Near pins were claimed by (Div 1) Paul Butler, Nik Evans, Les Smith and Jerry Sweetnam, and (Div 2) Colin Aspinall (2) and Peter Thomas. Once again there was only one ‘2’ and it came from Jerry Sweetnam who birdied the tough 16th to scoop the division 1 pot.

Friday, June 8, Eastern Star - Stableford There were only five 4-balls out today with the cut at

9-18 and 19+ and we all decided to start the round as the black skies were clearing slowly. Peter Davies returned the best score of the day, winning division 2 with 36 points. John Carlin was second on 34 and with an unusual 30 points Frank Kelly was third. Glyn Evans beat Leo Adam and Tony Thorne on a 14/13/13 back-nine countback to finish fourth after they all came in with 27 points. The South African boy Jerry Sweetnam topped division 1 with 35 points, Paul Butler was second one point behind and a further point behind him was Colin Aspinall. In his last game with us Dave Edwards took fourth with 32 points. Near pins went to (Div 1) Dave Edwards (2), Nik Evans and Jerry Sweetnam, and (Div 2) Colin Aspinall and Glyn Evans. Mikael Andersson birdied the 6th and Dave Edwards the 3rd for the only ‘2’s of the day and there was a double rollover in division 2.

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Rudy on-message at King Naga PSC Golf from The Growling Swan Monday, June 4, Greenwood – Stableford 1st Paul Smith (3) 35pts 2nd Colin Stielow (26) 32pts 3rd Glenn Smith (25) 31 pts 4th Barry Welling (6) 30 pts Near Pins: A6 Paul Smith, C3 Barry Welling, C6 Paul Smith. It was not a big turnout but what we had were an eager bunch of golfers looking to have a hit on a decent course. The great course of Greenwood was our destination for the day, weather was good, no sign of rain and a gentle breeze to keep the temperature down.

We attacked the course from the yellow tees playing courses A & C. The fairways were in great shape (as always) and early in the day the greens were a little slow but as the sun got to them they certainly quickened up. There was very little traffic out on the course confirming that golf is very slow at the moment. Paul Smith took charge from the outset and was to lead the way all day, returning with a fine 35 points to put him 3 points in front of his next rival. Second past the post was Colin Stielow ahead of Glenn Smith in third and Barry Welling fourth.

Rudy Regenass (from left) with Wan Makmul & Niall Stuart.

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It is hoped that the PSC will be able to get courses to advise of course maintenance programs in advance, so that golfers can decide if they wish to pay for playing a course that is affected by such works. Despite this, all credit must go to one Niall Stuart who shot a creditable round to score 40 points and take out

B grade convincingly. Also worthy of mention was the yet again A grade winner, the Seth African Rudy Regenass who fired 38 points off his 20 handicap, with Alex Field and Wan Makmul both having 37 points. Special congratulations to Wan Makmul who had a hole in one on the 12th hole (her second in six months!)

Colin Stielow (left) with Paul Smith.

Thursday, June 7, King Naga – Stableford A Flight (0-26) 1st Rudy Regenass (20) 38pts 2nd Alex Field (19) 37pts 3rd Wan Makmul (26) 37pts B Flight (27+) 1st Niall Stuart (35) 40pts 2nd Dick Braimbridge (34) 35pts 3rd Lorraine Percy (36) 33pts Near Pins: 3rd Steve Younger, 7th Steve Younger, 12th Wan Makmul (Hole in one), 16th Rudy Regenass. Long Putts: 9th Stu Rifkin, 18th Andrew Allen. Two busloads departed the Swan on time for the trip to the King Naga Golf Club (formerly known as the Rayong Country Club) where

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we met up with two carloads of other Swan golfers for our 10.00 am tee off time. The powers to be on the day elected to play off the front yellow tees as it was anticipated that the course would be very wet. Surprisingly, the carts were allowed on the course and it offered plenty of run. The unfortunate part of the day was that all greens had been recently cored and putting was at best, plain luck! This issue was brought up back at presentations with Peter Grey announcing that he would take up this problem with the PSC, as it was stated by many players that they would not have gone if they had known that the greens had been cored.

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The Bunker Boys meet at the M-Club off Pattaya 3rd Road for golf outings every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (www.bunkersociety.com). Transportation leaves from Cafe Kronborg on Soi Diana Inn at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, (contact Bjarne, tel. 038 423203, 038 423809). Colin’s Bar plays golf Sun/Mon/Wed & Fri (www.colinsbar.com). The Growling Swan plays golf on Monday & Thursday (www.thegrowlingswan.com). Lewiinski’s departs from Soi Pattayaland One (Soi Pattaya 13/3) at 9:00 a.m. on its scheduled days. of Sunday, Monday, Tuesday/Wednesday and Friday. The Pattaya Links Hotel Golf Society departs from Soi Buakhao on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call Phil on 0625 933 380 or visit www.thelinkshotelpattaya.com. The Golf Club is located on Soij LK Metro. Call Phil on 090 769 3778. Tropical Golf meets at BJ’s Holiday Lodge at 8am on Tuesday’ & Friday. Call Derek on 089 034 0629

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Triathlon training at Pattana Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel wins Pattana Golf Club & Resort will hold a Triathlon Weekend Training weekend on June 2324. Improve your skills in swimming, cycling and running by Coach Chang, a wellknown Thailand triathlete who will share you the tips of each skill for triathlon. Attendants will also learn about the nutrition for athletes and how to prepare for a race. The fee is 4,500 Baht per person and includes accommodation, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch and 3 breaks. For further information or booking, call 038 318 999 ext. 11212 or 61015.

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FIFA’s video ref rooms all set for World Cup test James Ellingworth Krasnogorsk, Russia (AP) — Two cramped rooms in a Moscow suburb could make or break countries’ dreams of World Cup glory. This World Cup tournament will be the first to use video reviews, standard practice in many other sports around the world, but an abomination to some football fans who see it as killing the game’s soul. Deep in the bowels of FIFA’s International Broadcast Center, just outside the Moscow city limits, are two rooms decorated in blue-and-red World Cup branding. Along each wall are places for four Video Assistant Referees and 15 screens capable of showing 33 camera angles. FIFA hopes VAR will stop fans griping about biased, incompetent or corrupt referees — even though in the last two weeks, one Saudi referee was dropped from the World Cup after being banned for life in a corruption case, while a Kenyan assistant referee stepped down from World

VAR refereeing Project Leader Roberto Rosetti (left) demonstrates a Video Assistant Referee system in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, June 9. (AP Photo/ Dmitri Lovetsky) Cup duties after being filmed apparently accepting a cash payment. “I don’t need to wait for VAR to guarantee people that referees are honest,” said Massimo Busacca, head of FIFA’s refereeing department, during a tour of the facilities. “Everyone watching the situation can even have another confirmation that the decision was correct, so they cannot complain any

more. Believe me, even without VAR, we have to believe in what referees are doing.” Referees, four to a game, will sit in office chairs along one wall with monitor operators trained to find the best camera angles for a disputed penalty or offside call. One is the chief Video Assistant Referee, making the final calls. He is backed up by one assistant specializing in offside, another who checks his colleagues’ work for errors, and one who keeps an eye on the live TV feed while the others are deliberating. VAR’s first high-profile rollout at last year’s Confederations Cup was plagued with problems but FIFA says it has worked on improving communications. “There will be graphics in the stadium and after the referee’s decision also images, so the idea is to be totally transparent,” said Robert Rosetti, an Italian former referee now overseeing VAR’s rollout for FIFA. Rosetti said VAR will make the World Cup fairer, even if video reviews break up the flow of the game. VAR would catch an offense like Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” handball against England at the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals, Rosetti suggested. “The target of VAR is justice,” he said. “I don’t know if we want a goal scored by hand in the last minute of the final of the World Cup. This can kill football, not a good intervention from technology.”

Montreal (AP) — Sebastian Vettel led from the pole to the checkered flag — and then some — to claim a longawaited Ferrari victory at the Canadian Grand Prix. The four-time world champion sped on after the checkered flag was waved one lap too early, finishing his wireto-wire victory at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve last Sunday to claim his third win of the year and the lead in the Formula One standings. “I was a bit confused. I told them I don’t think the race is over yet,” said Vettel, who confirmed on the counter in his car and with his team that he was only completing his 69th of the scheduled 70 laps. “Some of the marshals were already celebrating,” he said. “I was just worried that people don’t jump on the track and start celebrating. We’re still going at full pace.” Canadian model Winnie Harlow blamed race officials for telling her the wrong time to wave the flag. Formula One regulations say that if a checkered flag is waved too early, the race is over as of the last completed lap, making the results official as through 68 laps. F1 spokesman Matteo Bonciani said there was confusion getting the message from a course official to Harlow on the platform. Had any passing occurred on the 69th or 70th laps, they would not have counted, Bonciani said. But there was not, and Vettel picked up the 50th of his career, his second in Montreal and the first for Ferrari at the track since Michael Schumacher won three in a row from 2002-04. Mercedes was second with Valtteri Bottas — not erstwhile championship leader Lewis Hamilton — about six

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel of Germany crosses the finish line to win the Canadian Grand Prix Sunday, June 10, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP) seconds back after never really challenging for the win. Max Verstappen was third and the other Red Bull car, driven by Daniel Ricciardo, was fourth. Hamilton, who was fifth on Sunday, fell from the top of the Formula One standings and now trails Vettel by one point, 121-120. He had been going for a record-tying seventh victory in Montreal and a third win in four races. “I’m the opposite of confident,” said Mercedes executive director Toto Wolff, whose team failed to deliver with an engine upgrade in time for the weekend and also botched its tire strategy in practice. “I think this is a major wakeup call for every member of the team,” he said. “Everybody needs to assess how to improve performance. ... Those marginal gains are going to make all the difference.” Starting cleanly, Vettel was pulling away from the field when a crash between Brandon Hartley and hometown favorite Lance Stroll brought out the safety car in the very first lap. On the restart, Sergio Perez skidded onto the grass but managed to straighten himself out and rejoin the race.

Vettel had no such trouble, leaving the jostling behind him as he steered through the 2.71-mile (4.36-km) track named for the Ferrari driver and Montreal native who earned his first Formula One victory here 40 years ago. “Grazie,” the German said to his Italy-based team before grabbing a red and yellow Ferrari flag and waving it on his way to the podium. “They’ve been waiting long enough for Ferrari to win here,” Vettel said. “Forty years after Gilles won his Grand Prix here, it’s nice to show Ferrari is still alive. It’s nice to become part of that story, hopefully a little bit more in the future.” Bottas finished second for the fourth time in seven races this season. The fifth place finish was Hamilton’s worst of the year, but he said his engine was giving him problems all season and he was happy he was even able to finish. “It could get a lot worse. I could have had a DNF (did not finish)” which would have put him another 10 points behind Vettel, he said. “I’m just grateful the engine made it.” Note: For more on the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, turn to Automania on page 20.

APT crowned Industrial Cup champions

Thomas Tapken, Pattana Golf Club & Resort’s Managing Director (centre rear), presents the 8th Industrial Cup trophy to the Siam APT team who were crowned the champions this year after defeating Mitsubishi in the final. Thai Honda B took third place by beating Ford Moor in the playoff match.

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Nadal, Halep 1st pair of No. 1 French Open champs since 1992 Howard Fendrich Paris (AP) — Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep needed strong French Open showings to hold onto their top rankings. They did just that, becoming the first pair of ATP and WTA No. 1s to both win the title at Roland Garros since Jim Courier and Monica Seles in 1992. Nadal sits barely ahead of No. 2 Roger Federer with a 100-point lead of 8,770 to 8,670. They would have switched places if the Spaniard had failed to win his record-extending 11th championship last Sunday. “Today is all about Roland Garros,” Nadal said after defeating Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in Sunday’s final. “I don’t think about the rankings at all today, no?” Alexander Zverev is No. 3, nearly 3,000 rankings points further back. Juan Martin del Potro jumped two spots to No. 4 by reaching his first French Open semifinal in nine years, and Thiem rose one place to

Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the men’s final match of the French Open tennis tournament against Austria’s Dominic Thiem in three sets 6-4, 63, 6-2, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, June 10. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) No. 7 by reaching his first Grand Slam final. Marco Cecchinato made the biggest move in the ATP top 100, going up 45 spots to No. 27 — putting him in line for a Wimbledon seeding next month — after reaching the semifinals. At No. 72, he was the lowest-ranked semifinalist in 19 years. The 25-year-old Italian had never won a Grand Slam match before this French

Open, but he beat Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals after also eliminating players seeded No. 8 and 10. Halep, Caroline Wozniacki and Garbine Muguruza remained the WTA’s top three, but French Open runner-up Sloane Stephens went from No. 10 to a career-high No. 4. Madison Keys, who lost to Stephens in the semifinals, is now No. 10 after entering the tournament at No. 13.

Romania’s Simona Halep holds the French Open women’s singles trophy at the Roland Garros stadium, Sunday, June 10, in Paris. (AP Photo/ Thibault Camus) Last year’s champion in Paris, Jelena Ostapenko, dropped from No. 5 to No.

12 with a first-round exit this time. She was the first reigning women’s champion to

lose her opening match at the French Open since 2004. Halep, who first grabbed the top ranking last October, could have been overtaken by five women if she didn’t at least get to the semifinals at Roland Garros. But Halep not only made it to the semifinals, she beat 2017 U.S. Open champion Stephens 36, 6-4, 6-1 in the title match last Saturday for her first Grand Slam trophy after three losses in major finals. “The fact that I could be No. 1 in the world last year gave me confidence and gave me, like, a little bit of relief, because I touched something, something big, something huge,” Halep said, “and I just had in my mind to win a Grand Slam after that.”

Thai and Japanese runners star at Laguna Phuket Marathon 2018

GIS triumphs at Primary Games

A record number of runners set off at the start of the 2018 Laguna Phuket Marathon, Sunday, June 10. (Photo/Naratip Golf Srisupab/SEALs Sports Images)

The GIS students performed at their best at the FOBISIA Games in Phuket.

Sarah Longstaffe Students from Garden International School (GIS) students made the journey to Phuket recently for the Primary FOBISIA Games. The students, from Years 4,

5 and 6, had trained very hard leading up to the Games and it showed in the results. Day 1 saw the GIS Titans win 69 medals in swimming and 100 in athletics. Everyone worked extremely hard in both the individual and team events.

GIS medalists pose on the podium.

Day 2 was the T-Ball competition and the students were focused and played very well, with the both the A team and the C team placing second. The sportsmanship and fair play shown by the pupils in T-Ball teams was something to be proud of. The final day saw all four teams place in football. The competition was tough with some games having to go to penalties to decide which teams had a semi-final place. The final evening saw the students enjoy their gala dinner, sharing memories of the last few days with their new friends where they showed the true meaning of the ‘Friendly Games’. GIS is based in Ban Chang, near Pattaya.

Nine thousand runners from more than 50 countries took to the start line for the 2018 Laguna Phuket Marathon on Sunday June 10 and even before the first strides had been taken, records had been smashed: Largest field of runners ever (9,000); the largest number of international participants (1,300), the largest ever marathon participation (2,000), largest ever half marathon participation (3,000), and the largest ever 10.5km participation (2,000). In the iconic marathon distance it was 2016 winner Koji Nishizawa of Japan who at the 10km check point was in the lead group consisting of Ethiopian Kisi Koniti Gerba and Thai national team runner Supit Chantharat. After a tough battle over the first half of the course, Nishizawa broke away to claim the Men’s title in a time of 02:44:16 ahead of Chantharat in second, with local favourite Jaray Jearanai (Thailand) finishing fast to take third. In the Women’s division it was Sabrina Polito (Italy) who got the better of a strong field of Thai and international runners to cross the line first in a time

of 03:30:27. Following his recordbreaking 2,215km charity run in 2017, Thai rockstar and celebrity Artiwara “Toon” Khongmalai, was back competing at the Laguna Phuket Marathon, and for the first time Thai running idol and author of “Homo Finishers”, Sarawut Hengsawad. A top-class Half Marathon field included Thai national team runners, Olympians Boonthung Srisung and Natthaya Thanaronnawat. Boonthung was the runaway winner in the Male division in a time of 01:13:08, six minutes faster than last year’s winner while in the Women’s division Natthaya Thanaronnawat claimed the title in a time of 01:27:02 ahead of Maire Nic Amhlaoibh (Ireland) in second. In a packed 10.5km field, last year ’s power couple Hiroki Nakajima and Tomomi Nakajima of Japan, on honeymoon at the 2017 race and overall winners in the male and female marathons respectively, returned this year to take out the 10.5km male and female divisions in times of 00:34:25 (two minutes faster than the 2017 winner) and 00:41:49, and then went

Japan’s Koji Nishizawa was the winner of the men’s marathon in a time of 02:44:16. (Photo/ Naratip Golf Srisupab/ SEALs Sports Images) on to race the half marathon the following day, finishing second and third. While Koji Nishizawa completed the 5km and marathon double for the men, in the women’s 5km it was Hayley Newman of Australia who three-peated in a time of 00:19:46 and went on to finish fourth in the half marathon. For a full list of the results check website: www. phuketmarathon.com. (Source: Infinity Communications)

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Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves against Austria’s Dominic Thiem in the men’s final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, June 10. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) Jeff Horn (left) of Australia, avoids a punch from Terence Crawford of the United States in their welterweight title boxing match, Saturday, June 9, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Justify (right), with jockey Mike Smith up, leads the pack on its way to winning the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, Saturday, June 9, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Romania’s Simona Halep returns the ball to Sloane Stephens of the U.S. during their final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, Saturday, June 9, in Paris. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Members of the Washington Capitals pose with the Stanley Cup after the Capitals defeated the Golden Knights 4-3 in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals Thursday, June 7, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Larry Nance Jr. and Golden State Warriors’ JaVale McGee go for a rebound during the second half of Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Friday, June 8, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/ Carlos Osorio, Pool)

Damian McKenzie of the New Zealand All Blacks makes a run during the rugby test against France in Auckland, New Zealand, Saturday, June 9. (AP Photo/David Rowland)

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Southerners win a hat-trick of PCC Super 8’s titles

Southerners players pose with the Cup trophy after winning the Pattaya Super 8’s cricket tournament at Thai Polo Club in Pattaya, Sunday, June 10. In bright and breezy conditions, a change from the recent rain, Pattaya Cricket Club hosted the annual Super 8’s tournament at the Thai Polo Ground. Eight teams from all over Thailand competed in an 8-a-side format over two days. With two groups of 4 teams the top two teams qualified for the Cup semi finals whilst the bottom two teams played in the Bowl semi finals. Southerners, the reigning champions, were upset by a buoyant British Club who bowled and batted superbly in the opening fixture of Group A, however the latter were brought back down to earth by the host team Pattaya CC in their next game and when the Asian Stars comprehensively defeated the hosts and Southerners reasserted their authority with a victory over Asian Stars, it meant each team had won and lost a game. The group of death had materialised with everything on the line going into the final round of group games. The Southerners subsequently beat Pattaya CC and Asian Stars defeated the now deflated British Club as the two victors qualified for the Cup semi finals. Group B, although not as close, provided some very entertaining cricket including

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the tournament’s first tied game between Chiang Mai and Asia United. The Royal Bangkok Sports Club secured two opening victories to secure a Cup semi final berth while Asia United finished runners up in the group and took the second semi final slot. The Bowl semi finals saw Navid retire 32 not out for Chiang Mai against Pattaya CC that provided the base for a comfortable run chase against the hosts and the British Club bowlers were too strong for Siam CC as they also secured their place in the final. The highlight in the Cup semi finals was Daniel’s 36 not out against RBSC from only 9 deliveries as the Southerners amassed a huge 100 runs from their 7 overs to win easily by 38 runs. In the other Cup semi final Asian Stars produced a fine all round performance to defeat Asia United who unfortunately lost a key batsman to a badly cut hand whilst fielding and consequently they could not achieve the required run rate despite Hansie’s best efforts. With much anticipation and the beer tent filling with supporters, the British Club batted first in the Bowl final. The Chiang Mai bowlers were exceptional and restricted the

batsmen to just the occasional boundary as the British Club could manage only 58 runs. The star bowler was Choo, a 17 year old Thai lad. In reply, Chiang Mai lost the in-form Navid early but he was replaced by Champ, another young Thai whose composure belied his age and his 24 not out secured the Bowl trophy and the Man of the Final award. The last game of the tournament was the Cup final between the Southerners and Asian Stars. Southerners elected to bat first and it was Heno who was the star performer with a masterful retirement of 32 not out backed up by Daniel and the captain Grove, as the Southerners posted an imposing 90 runs. Asian Stars were undaunted in their chase as Dimple and Darmesh dispatched balls to all parts of the ground. Both fell just before the retirement score of 31 runs but Bilal and Sam maintained the charge. The game changing over came when Daniel conceded just 9 runs in the sixth over and the Asian Stars eventually fell 13 runs short of their target. The Man of the Final award went to Heno whilst the Man of the Tournament award was given to the very impressive Daniel who had a fantastic weekend with both bat and ball.

Pattaya to host FISU Uni Muaythai Championships This year’s (FISU) World University Muaythai Championship, hosted in conjunction with CPAO, Chonburi Education Institute and the Ministry of Sports and Tourism is scheduled to take place at the Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya from June 23-29. Pakaratorn Tienchai, the governor of Chonburi, revealed at a press conference held June 6 that over 170 Muaythai experts from around the globe will be joining the fray. It has been confirmed that there are 35 different countries participating in the event with two categories of competition, including the men’s with 12 titles and women’s with 7 titles on offer. This event is the first in the world under the collaboration of the FISU and the International Federation of Muaythai Amateur (IFMA), helping to promote Thai Boxing to the world and it will be a great opportunity for Thai nationals to take another step toward international rings and events. The tournament is

World University Muaythai Championships at Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya from June 23-29. (Photo courtesy FISU) expected to draw heavy interest from tourists, especially Muaythai lovers. Follow the Facebook page for FISU-World-University-Muaythai-Championship for more details.

PSC elects new Executive Committee

The news PSC Executive Committee pose for a group photo at the Holiday Inn Pattaya, Saturday, June 9. Seated (left-right) John Watson (Vice President), Geoffrey Couch (Registrar), Bjarne Nielson (Public Relations), Pratheep ‘Peter’ Malhotra (President), Noi Emmerson (Charity Chairperson), Standing (left to right) John Player (Treasurer), Paul Cornwell (Social Chairman), George Bennison (Secretary), Sandy Mackay (Golf Chairman). The Pattaya Sports Club annual general meeting was held on Saturday June 9 at the Holiday Inn Pattaya on Beach Road. 63 elective members were at the meeting supported by 15 proxy votes. The meeting was chaired by the association president Peter Malhotra and in addition to the Finance and Charity reports the various chairmen’s reports were circulated and well received by the meeting. A lively session followed when the Executive Committee was elected for the next 12

months, the results of the election beings as follows: Pratheep S. Malhotra – President; John Watson – Vice President; George Bennison – Secretary; John Player – Treasurer; Sandy Mackay – Golf Chairman; Noi Emmerson – Charity Chairperson; Paul Cornwell – Social Chairman; Bjarne Nielson – Public Relations and Geoffrey Couch – Registrar. The meeting closed with thanks given by new Club President Peter Malhotra for a constructive meeting and the anticipation of another successful year.

Kemp leads international challenge at Phoenix Richard Talbot Thursday, June 21 sees the return of the Ladies European Thailand Championship to Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club. It was a year ago that the Pattaya course hosted the same tournament which was won in dramatic style by the 14-year old Thai schoolgirl Atthaya Thitikul. The event will be held over 4 days and will be televised around the world as the 120 golfers from Europe and Asia battle it out to win the trophy and a share of the 300,000 Euro prize money on offer. Last year’s global television audience reached 170 million as Atthaya, or “Jeen” as she is more commonly known, became the youngest ever winner of a professional golf tournament and the past 12 months have proved that her two shot victory at Phoenix was no fluke. In February she won the Asia Pacific Amateur competition in Singapore, and a week later she returned to the same Sentosa course to finish eight in the HSBC Women’s World Championship. This year sadly “Jean” will be absent from Phoenix as she attempts to confirm her place in the Thailand team that is participating in the Asian Games in Indonesia later in the year. However this does not detract from quality of the field that is being assembled for the tournament.

Australian golfer Sarah Kemp. (Photo courtesy Ladies European Tour) The 70 golfers who are flying over from Europe will include a number of players that are featuring well in this year’s LET competition. Australia’s Sarah Kemp is currently lying second in the order of merit, and is coming to Phoenix looking to confirm her status at the top of the merit table. She will be joined by Florentyna Parker, Marianne Skarpnord and Olivia Cowan who are also in the top ten, and will hope to enhance their reputations with their performances on the eastern seaboard of Thailand. International hopes will be further strengthened by the presence of last year’s runners up, Mexico’s Anna Menendez, and Amy Boulden from Wales who finished in 4th place. With such a talented foreign field assembled it would be easy to underestimate the strength of Thailand’s challenge, however there are a number of golfers from the home nation who will have a

real chance of success at Phoenix. Currently the Thai LPGA is half way through its season and several players are performing admirably and will press strong claims next week. Wannasirir Sirisampant from Nakomnayok is lying in third place in the Thailand LPGA order of merit and will be a real contender while just ahead in the merit table is Wanchana Poruangrong from Surin who is a model of consistency. But the lady currently leading the merit table, and the winner of the last two events, is Arpichaya Yubol. The 16-year old from Saraburi is yet another talented teenager that is emerging out of the Kingdom. The depth of talent that will be on show makes it impossible to predict a winner but it should once again produce a magnificent and exciting competition. For more information visit website: www. ladieseuropeantour.com

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Obituary

Brother Denis Gervais C.Ss.R. 9th June 1945 – 8th June 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brother Denis Gervais C.Ss.R., Vice President of the Father Ray Foundation. Brother Denis passed away on the evening of 8th of June at Bumrungrad Hospital Bangkok following a long battle with cancer. June 9 would have been his 73rd birthday. Denis Gervais was born in 1945, the youngest of four children in the town of Louiseville in Quebec, Canada. He spent his early years living with his family but upon reaching school age he entered a boarding school run by an order of catholic nuns, of which an aunt was Mother Superior. The school was a private fee paying school, but also an orphanage for poor children and the high fees meant the orphans received a good education.

Following his graduation from university in 1965 Denis worked for the next twenty seven years for IBM as a systems analyst. Apart from his work with IBM in Canada, Denis also joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, becoming a mentor to many young boys from poor and dysfunctional families. He also coached baseball and ice-hockey, two sports that he followed all his life. Denis first came to Thailand in 1983 to teach a course at IBM’s office in Bangkok and it was on this visit that he traveled to Pattaya to play golf, on one of only four courses available at that time. He continued to visit each year and it was during his visit in 1991 that he had a chance meeting with the late Father Ray Brennan that would change his life forever.

It was a year later in early 1992 that Denis arrived back in Pattaya for a ten week holiday. He planned to play golf and relax, but Father Ray asked if he could help with a small problem with his computer.

systems for accounting and sponsorships that would make life easier for the user and which are still in use today: Denis decided to take early retirement in 1992 and moved to Pattaya permanently, working full time for Father Ray.

Brother Denis Gervais C.Ss.R. 9th June 1945 – 8th June 2018

Brother Denis with his children. During that ten week holiday he spent every day with Father Ray, not only sorting out that one problem Father Ray initially had, but also designing and creating new

In 2002 he took his religious vows and was ordained a Redemptorist Brother at St. Nikolaus Church in Pattaya, with his close friend Father Ray Brennan looking on.

He became Vice President of the Father Ray Foundation, as well as the Treasurer in charge of the Accounts Department. Denis leaves behind one brother and several nieces and nephews in Canada, as well as several hundred children here in Pattaya who will miss him dearly.

Brother Denis will be missed by all the children and students under the care of the Father Ray Foundation. The funeral for Brother Denis Gervais C.Ss.R. will take place: Friday 15th June - 10:00 St. Nikolaus Church Sukhumvit Road Pattaya

Happy Birthday Derek Franklin

One of his last visits to the children.

Brother Denis Gervais C.Ss.R. died the day before his seventy third birthday. It was Friday June the 8th and planned for the following day was a big birthday celebration, not just for his birthday but for all the youngsters living at the Father Ray Children’s Home, Children’s Village and the School for the Blind. There was no question that the party should be cancelled, Brother Denis wouldn’t have wanted that to happen, but it was also a chance for the children to pay their respects to a man who dedicated a quarter of a century to the underprivileged in Pattaya. Brother Denis visited the children every day, even when he could barely walk he always found the strength to visit, and usually carrying several packs of candy. The children saw him each evening when they returned home from school, and so it only seemed fitting that the birthday party should go on as planned. Birthday cakes were baked and shaped into flags and baseballs, his favourite sport, and they were delicious. And it would not be a Thai party unless there was too much food, and there was plenty. After the candles were blown out each child was called to the stage where Father Peter presented them with a birthday gift or an envelope containing cash, and they received it against a backdrop with Brother

Denis looking down on them. There is a local belief that says if you die on your birthday then you will go straight to heaven, but for all the good he did during his life Brother Denis is going straight to heaven, no matter what day he died. The funeral for Brother Denis is taking place on the morning of Friday 15th June at St. Nikolaus Church Pattaya, where he will then be laid to rest close to his good friend Father Ray.

Each child was called to the stage where Father Peter presented them with a birthday gift with Brother Denis looking down on them.

Thai & Canadian flags unite.

You are our hero.

The boys had a message to give.

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Events The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, June 17. 2018. World Traveler Ray Woods will talk about “The Fifteen Most Challenging Countries to Travel To”. The program starts at 10:30 a.m. with a buffet breakfast available from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on the 4th floor of the Holiday Inn’s Executive Tower, located behind the Holiday Inn’s Bay Tower on Beach Road. A Joint Chambers Eastern Seaboard networking evening will be held at the Holiday Inn Pattaya on Friday, June 15 from 6.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. (last drinks at 8.30 p.m.). Entrance cost is THB 500 on the door for members and THB 1000 for non-members. Admission includes free-flow drinks and finger food. For more information send email to greg@bccthai.com. The Pattaya International Ladies Club invites you to a Black & White Party at the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya on June 23 beginning at 19.00 hrs. Enjoy a bubbly reception, buffet, disco, raffle prizes and a free flow of wine, beer and soft drinks: Price 1500 baht per person. Dress code Black & White. Email: specialeventspilc@gmail.com.

YWCA Pattaya Center will hold the 6th Charity WalkRun on Pattaya Beach on Saturday, June 16 with runners competing for Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawalee’s Cups. The races cover distances of 1.5km, 3km, 6km and 10km and admission cost is 400 baht. Proceeds from the event will go towards charitable projects chosen by the YWCA. To register, visit website: https://race.thai.run/ The Royal British Legion Thailand will be holding an Armed Forces Day the Tropical Bar in east Pattaya on Saturday, June 30. The British Military Attache, Colonel Roger Lewis and his wife Kimberley will be in attendance and there will also be some fantastic entertainment, a buffet and refreshments. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/ royalbritishlegionthailand. The 2018 Pattaya Marathon will take place on Sunday, July 15 with a start and finish point on Pattaya Beach Road. The categories of competition include a full marathon (42.195km), half marathon (21km) quarter marathon (10km), wheelchair race and fun run. For registration details and more information call 038253-127 or visit www.facebook/ pattayamarathon.

Fax: 038-427596

A Farmers’ Market takes place every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Holiday Inn hotel on Pattaya Beach Road from 10.30 am - 3.30 p.m. Products range from wellness items, jewelry, freshly prepared food, organic vegetables and fruits. The next market will be held July 14. A stamp market is held every Sunday from 10.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m.at Rahnpintang Moe Kata Restaurant, Panji Place, on Soi Ponphraphanimit 7 (200m from the Bangkok Highway underpass). Here can you exchange stamps from the whole world. Call 089 091 3418 for more information and directions.

Dining Benihana Terrace Bar offers a ‘Shushi High Tea’ with fresh sushi and nigiri, California rolls and Temaki, all served with beautiful sea views. High tea served daily from 2pm – 5pm. Price: THB 750++ per set (for two). Benihana is located at the AVANI Pattaya Resort & Spa. Call 038 412 120. Hard Rock’s Pattaya’s World Burger Tour is back and ready to take guests’ taste buds on an international flavor experience. In June, enjoy a choice of Aussie Burger from Australia, Olé Burger (Spain), Schnitzel Burger (Germany) and Whiskey Bacon Burger (Belgium). Hard Rock will also showcase the brand’s world-famous beverage menu made up of refreshing cocktails and non-alcoholic options.

For more information on World Burger Tour and to contact Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya for menu details, call 038 426 635 or visit www .hardrock.com/cafes/pattaya. Special culinary nights at Persimmon restaurant, Pattana Golf Club & Resort: Pizza Pasta Night on Tuesday at only 299 Baht or 399 Baht including sangria or wine, customers can choose ingredients for their pasta and pizza. Seafood Night on Wednesday at only 399 Baht, customers can choose varieties of fresh seafood cooked to order in our open kitchen. Carnivore Night on Friday at only 499 Baht offers a free flow chicken, lamb, beef or pork BBQ direct from the charcoal grill. In addition, for only 100 Baht customers can choose or combine lots of ingredients and level of spiciness to create your own Som Tam, all day, every day. Call for reservation at 038 318 999 ext. 11212/11230 or email restaurant@pattana.co.th. Buffet Theme Nights @ Coast: Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. All buffet nights priced at only THB 999 net per person! Wild Wild West Mondays buffet serves a wide variety of dishes including steak, polar fresh seafood, salad, desserts buffet and ice cream every Monday night from 18.30 – 22.45 hrs. Asian Seafood BBQ, served every Tuesday night from 18.3022.45 hrs, with a big selection. Enjoy a BBQ buffet specializing in Korean and

Japanese cuisine every Wednesday night from 18.30 – 22.45 hrs. Hawaiian Seafood BBQ buffet spread includes a popular Hawaiian & Polynesian dance show every Thursday night from 18.30 – 22.45 hrs. Samba Night Fridays offer a Churrasco BBQ buffet and live Samba dance show every Friday night from 18.30 – 22.45 hrs. Coast Beach Club & Bistro is located on the beachfront of the hotel at Wong Amat Beach in North Pattaya. Call 038 301 234 for reservations. In June, Hilton Pattaya invites you to experience a variety of special menus featuring free range chicken. ‘Flare’ Restaurant presents slow cooked free range chicken with Thai herbs at THB 650 net; ‘Drift’ Lobby Lounge & Bar introduces appetizers including deep fried free range chicken with Thai seasoning and herbs at THB 350 net and chicken in massaman curry served with French fries at THB 350 net. ‘Horizon’ Rooftop Restaurant and Bar recommends roasted free range chicken with truffle oil served with riceberry and quinoa pilaf, baby carrots, Shimeji mushrooms, and asparagus at THB 850 net. For more information or reservations, call 038-253-000 or bkkhp_fb@hilton.com or pattaya.hilton.com.

The Bay Grill & Buffet at Dusit Thani Pattaya: Dine with a sea view and enjoy seafood and meat barbecue accompanied by Thai and international items from soup, appetizers and main courses to dessert for only THB 1200++ per person. Free flowing beverage for additional THB 599++ per person. The Bay is open daily from 18:30 - 22:00. Call 038 425 611-7 ext. 2149 0r 2150 for more information and reservations. Big Fish restaurant at Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya enhances its seafood buffet with a Thai marketplace theme: live stations offer traditional Thai cuisine in a unique atmosphere and include Thai salad, papaya salad, lemongrass & shrimp salad, Thai noodle served with beef/chicken and meat ball, pad Thai, fishcake served with chili-pickled cucumber and Thai dessert of mango with sticky rice, luk chub, woon bai toey, tup tim krob and more. All you can eat only at THB 400 net per person and enjoy a special welcome drink from the antique jar. Promotion daily from 12pm – 2.30pm. For more information and reservations call 038 930 600 or email to fbsec@ siamatpattaya.com. Continued on page 35

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Bogie Season 2 Turn your mobile phones off and enjoy Readers in Rayong will know where “Bogie Season 2” is located, and what it is. For readers who do not know, a bogie is a chassis or framework carrying wheel-sets, attached to a vehicle, thus serving as a modular subassembly of wheels and axles. Bogies take various forms in various modes of transport. A bogie may remain normally attached (as on many railway carriages and semi-trailers) or be quickly detachable (as the dolly in a road train or in railway bogie exchange); it may contain a suspension within it (as most rail and trucking bogies do), or be solid and in turn be suspended.

The Seafood station. So there you are, all the non-railway readers, now you know what a bogie is. Yes, Rayong doesn’t have to wait for the billions of baht high speed railway, you have the start of it already with two static railway carriages

(bogies) in a quirky restaurant called Bogie Season 2, close to the Bangkok Hospital Rayong. To bring you right up to date, if this is Bogies Season 2, was there a Season 1? Yes there was, but with a change in ownership it was decided that this would be an ideal time for a name change. The restaurant is in a “U” shape and as you come in through the main entry you pass a seafood display on your right, followed by a bar with Chang and Federbrau dominant, then a music stage, turn left past the railway carriages and then come up the other leg of the “U” with wooden tables and chairs. The middle is grassy. The new owners understood the need for a good menu, which is mainly photographic as not everyone reads Thai, English or some other alien language. In the food business, a photo is well worth a thousand words. With 14 staff in the kitchen, it came as no surprise that the menu was a full on one. The cuisine is comprehensively Thai, but with many dishes not generally seen in a Thai restaurant, designated as ‘signature’ dishes.

It begins with Snacks and Sashimi (generally around B. 120-180) and followed by their Seabass items, all at B. 399. Many ways of cooking eggs around B. 100 and then into Yum dishes (B. 160-220) and then Tum and Spicy (around B. 160). Fried dishes next (B. 160220), American fried rice (a ‘fast food’ is B. 90) followed by Soups and Curry (B. 160300) and Seafood (B. 200300) and Pork ribs in BBQ sauce (B. 189). We began with Three Kinds of sausage which was an easy entry for a Thai repast, one of them being an interesting green tea sausage.

A big fat River Prawn.

duck being a standout from my point of view. It had been an enjoyable evening, and we even managed to get our Thai friends to turn off their mobile phones while they tucked in to some obviously favorite dishes too! Bogie Season 2, 91/9 Moo 7,Klang Thung, Noen Phra Muang, email bogie.season2 @gmail.com, telephone 082 091 4994, parking in the restaurant grounds, open 7 days, 5 p.m. to 12 midnight. Mention Pattaya Mail and you may be eligible for a 10 percent discount and a free cocktail.

The colorful menu. I then tried their Bogie fried rice which was redolent with garlic and very tasty, and I kept going back to it between other dishes. One of the signature sea bass dishes was next, done in a very good batter and not too dry; however, the next dish was the one that I enjoyed most, being a crispy duck on fried noodle with three sauces.

However, Bogie Season 2 was not done with us yet – a cashew nut chicken came out next from the kitchen, very much like a sweet and sour dish, but not as sweet. We finished with a Federbrau and sat back to take it all in. We had tried numerous choices, including some signature dishes, with the roasted

Your carriage awaits.

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E-mail: comhaps@pattayamail.com From page 33 The Thai Garden Terrace Restaurant offers nightly dining presentations with different themed “all you can eat” buffets at the resort poolside: Monday – Italian buffet; Tuesday – BBQ buffet; Wednesday – multi-cuisine buffet; Thursday – German buffet with roasted pig; Friday – Thai buffet; Saturday – international buffet; Sunday – steak & skewers buffet. The buffet starts from 6 p.m., runs until 9 p.m. All this for just 399 baht net per adult. What you see is what you pay, no additional service charges or VAT. For reservations call 038 370 614 or make your booking at www.thaigarden. com under “buffet reservation”. Thai Garden Resort is located on North Pattaya Road, 200 meters from the Dolphin roundabout and 200 meters before Tesco Lotus. Yupin’s Restaurant in Jomtien Complex offers some fabulous culinary options including slow roast soft pork stuffed with garlic and coriander, and served with an onion and red wine sauce, vegetables and a choice of potato at only 395 baht or delicious fresh from the sea, jumbo tiger prawns served with a cream, parmesan and Malibu sauce, and vegetables or a choice of potato at only 495 baht. Special promotions include two set menus plus a bottle of wine for only 1,295 baht or order a two course meal between 6-7 PM and get a free glass of red or white or rosé wine or 250 baht off a house bottle of wine at 545 baht. For more information or reservations, call 038

250394 or visit website: www.yupins.com. Linda’s Restaurant is large with seating for 200 people, with a covered al fresco verandah outside for those who wish to smoke. Inside, in air-conditioned comfort, there are comfortable chairs and decent sized tables, with white starched napery. The menu is large and covers northern European items, Scandinavian dishes and several pages covering Thai cuisine. Linda’s Restaurant, 315/177-180 Moo 12, opposite the Jomtien Complex. Thappraya Road, Jomtien. Open seven days from 7.30 a.m. until late. Tel: Reservations: 038 252 726, www.lindasrestaurant.com, street-side parking. Email linda@lindasrestaurant.com . GPS 12.901655 N 100.869. Jameson’s Irish Pub offers daily food specials from Mon-Sat as well as fabulous Sunday roast dinners with all the trimmings, priced from 340 baht – 400 baht. Jameson’s Irish Pub is located on Soi Sukrudee (Soi A.R.) in Central Pattaya. Call 038 361 874 for more information or visit website: www.jamesonspattaya.com. Yamato Restaurant located on Soi Yamato has been around for more than 39 years and the soi was named after its oldest tenant. Just look for the Japanese characters on the blinds outside. You cannot miss it. The menu is pictorial, which is a must when trying a different cuisine/language. This is a restaurant to take a few people with you. The prices are certainly not over the top, and the quality is superb. Yamato Japanese restaurant, 219/51 Soi Yamato

Cheesy pork fillets Cheesy and easy, this is still a great dish for a hungry family of four. The original recipe calls for an oven, but you could (in a pinch) use a microwave oven, but reduce the cooking time. You can even use a covered wok on a low heat. For the cheese, I recommend you use one with plenty of flavor, I’d even suggest some gorgonzola if you cannot find a fully matured cheddar.

Cooking method Pound pork fillets until they are about one cm thick and then brown both sides of the fillets in a frying pan with just a smear of cooking oil. Place the browned fillets in an oven dish. Combine the cream, mustard and black pepper and spread over the meat and then sprinkle the grated cheese all over the top. Place in the oven on a moderate heat and bake for 30 minutes, or until the cheese starts to bubble. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice. Ingredients Pork fillets Cheese (grated)

Serves 4 4 1 cup cheddar or ½ cup gorgonzola Cream 1 cup French mustard 1 tbspn Black pepper freshly ground ¼ tspn Salt to taste

Fax: 038-427596 (13/1), close to Beach Road end, telephone 038 429 685 or 038 421 618. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner. On street parking (or do some shopping in the Avenue or Royal Garden Plaza). The legendary Somsakdi Restaurant has been in operation in Pattaya for more than 40 years. Proprietor and Chef Somsakdi is still cooking and running his amazing restaurant at 78 years of age. The menu is probably the largest in Pattaya, with 374 individual items. Each dish is in Thai with an English explanation underneath. Rather than be swamped by choices, let Somsakdi guide you. After all, who knows his dishes better than he? Somsakdi Restaurant, Pattaya Soi 1, tel. 038 428 987, 038 423 284, 038 429 869, limited parking plus on-street parking in the soi. Hours 11 a.m. until 11 p.m., seven days.

Spa & Hotel Promotions The new Sawasdee ritual at Spa Cenvaree in Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya uses traditional Siamese massage with modern aromatherapy techniques and the uplifting properties of lime, lemongrass and plai for a completely refreshing all-in-one spa session. Priced at THB 2,800++ per person, the package includes a THB 300 retail voucher and is available throughout June. For reservations and more spa packages, call 038 301 234 ext 4333.

Entertainment The Orient Express band from the U.S. 7th Fleet will be performing at the fountain area of the Royal Garden Plaza shopping mall in Pattaya at 3pm on Sunday, June 17. The Bangkok open auditions for Asia’s Got Talent Season 3 will be held at SHOW DC complex in Bang Kapi on Sunday, 17 June. Doors will open from 10am at the Ultra Arena with hundreds of aspiring performers

expected to attend for their ultimate shot at international fame and a life-changing grand prize of USD100,000. Due to the expected turnout, performers are encouraged to pre-apply online to expedite the registration process on the day (www.AXNAsia.com/AsiasGotTalent). Enjoy great music from Thomas Reimer, one of the most famous European Jazz guitarists, playing live every evening (except Tuesday) from 6.00 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Sugar Hut restaurant on Thappraya Road, call 038 364 186 for details.

Community Services The North Star Library on Sukhumvit Road, north Pattaya holds regular Thai language classes Mon - Fri from 10.30 a.m. till 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. till 2.30 p.m. Cost of admission is 100 baht per session for library members and 200 baht for non-members. Private lessons are also available for 200 baht per hour. In addition, the library also holds Yoga training every Tuesday from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Father Ray Foundation. Cost is 1200 baht for 6 sessions (first session free). For more information, call 081 575 4854 or email wan_nujan@yahoo.com

Groups & Associations Post 12146 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America (Ban Chang – U-Tapao, Thailand) meets the second Saturday of each month at 13:00 on the second floor of the Camel Pub in Ban Chang. If you are interested, please contact Membership Chairman Dan Morgan at banchang vfw12146membership@gmail .com or visit website: www. banchangvfwpost12146.org. The Royal British Legion Thailand meets the last Saturday of every month from 2 p.m. at the Tropical Bar on Soi Khao Noi (Watboonsampan near the Temple entrance) in East

Pattaya. You do not need to have served in the Armed Forces to become a member and can join in the many social events arranged throughout the year. The Legion’s primary aim is the care and welfare of those who have served and/or their dependents. For general enquiries send email to secretary@rblthailand.org, www.rblthailand.org. Alcoholics Anonymous: The Pattaya Group meets Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are closed (alcoholics only) and are held at Soi Skaw Beach (off Pattaya 2nd Rd). Contact Carl 08-456-31671. The Good Morning Pattaya Group meets 9 a.m. every morning. All meetings are ‘open’: contact 084 564 8479. The Jomtien Group meets every day at noon at Jomtien Long Stay Hotel: Contact, Andrew 086 107 6631. The Scandinavian Group meets on Tuesdays and Fridays 6 p.m. at the Norwegian Seaman’s Church, Thappraya Road Soi 7: contact Hans 085 135 7755 or Rune (Rayong) 089 754 9515. 10.30 a.m. meetings every

day at Satree Pattana Centre on Soi Skaw Beach off Second Road. Call 084 564 8479. The Samaritans of Thailand English Help Line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support to the expatriate community. English-speaking staff, trained in crisis intervention will provide active, nonjudgmental and empathetic listening services on the phone. All calls will be handled on an anonymous basis and are free of charge. (02) 713-6791. Overeaters Anonymous The ‘Up to You’ group meets Wednesdays 9:3010:30 a.m. in the housing area just behind Pan Pan Restaurant in Jomtien on Thappraya Road. Call Steve at 038-364-207(h) or 089250-1359 (cell) for directions or more information. Narcotics Anonymous Hotline: 082 811 2686. 3 English speaking meetings in Pattaya near Central Festival and 2 in Jomtien each week. Also regular Thai speaking meetings at 12 noon every Sunday, and Persian Farsi speaking meetings at 5.30 pm on Thursdays. Please call the Hotline for details.