VOL. XXVII No. 32
PATTAYA MAIL
FRIDAY AUGUST 9, 2019 5
HM the King elevates Riviera Group secures Chaimongkol Temple’s abbot 520-million-baht loan from SCB
Abbot Anan Thamachoto (seated center) is surrounded by monks and government officials during the ceremony to celebrate his elevation to the monastic rank of Phraratchakhana Chan Raj at Chaimongkol Temple in Pattaya, July 29.
Jetsada Homklin His Majesty the King has elevated the abbot of Chaimongkol Temple to the eighth-highest rank in the Thai Sangha. The South Pattaya royal temple organized a July 29 parade to congratulate Abbot Anan Thamachoto, who also serves as ecclesiastical vice governor for Chonburi, on his promotion to Phraratchakhana Chan
Raj, the fifth-highest rank in the second highest level of monkhood. Known formally as Chao Khun Phra Panyarattanaporn, the abbot was conferred the title of Phra Racha Sansohon by HM the King, who elevated monks across the country on the occasion of his birthday. Anan was congratulated by top Pattaya officials, business leaders and the public. The parade proceeded from
Sophon Market to Chaimongkol Temple and around the main hall. Moreover, government officers and local politicians welcomed high-ranked monks led by Ecclesiastical Gov. Thep Chonlatanmunee. Chaimongkol’s lay leader Surat Mekawarakul read the official declaration of the abbot’s ascension after which 13 monks chanted Bahum. Anan’s promotion will be celebrated at his Oct. 3 birthday party.
Alangkarn boss takes 200 kids to movies Jetsada Homklin The owner of Thai Alangkarn Theater treated 200 orphans, migrant children and at-risk youths to a day at the movies in honor of HM the King’s birthday. Suttikorn Jierapaitoon, head of the Alangkan Entertainment Complex, welcomed kids and staff from the Human Help Network Thailand’s Drop-In Center, Fountain of Life Center and Sotpattana School for the Deaf to Major Cineplex on Second Road to watch Disney’s reboot of “The Lion King”.
Orphans, migrant children and at-risk youths were treated to a day at the movies.
Suttikorn said the film was a great choice for children in that its story teaches and
inspires youths to do the right thing and assertive in the right ways.
The Riviera Group, Pattaya’s leading Luxury property developers signed a Construction Bank Finance deal for 520 million baht (US$ 16.8 million) with Siam Commercial Bank on 31 July, 2019. This loan is for the final construction phase of The Riviera Monaco. Riviera Group Owners Winston and Sukanya Gale said, “We have worked with SCB for over 8 years and I am happy to see the trust and business ties between both parties growing from strength to strength. This is the 4th major deal we have made with SCB totalling a hefty sum of 3.28 billion baht. The Riviera Monaco is a 40-storey luxury condominium built on a 3-rai plot of land, offers 412 units of different sizes. The exceptional design and architecture of this unique, modern and sophisticate building
Construction of The Riviera Monaco is progressing at a steady pace and is scheduled to be completed in 2021.
ensures that that 77% of the units will have unobstructed views of the sea. The Riviera Monaco is also just minutes from the beach as well as main routes for those who prefer convenience. The project is family friendly with plenty
of recreational facilities for children and adults. An ‘Elegant Class Above’ the Riviera Monaca is scheduled to be completed in 2021 and is certain to become another high-end property others will follow in Jomtien.
Leonardo DiCaprio thanks Thai authorities for rise in tiger numbers Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio Leonardo has posted a message on Instagram applauding Thai authorities for overseeing an increase in the number of tigers at the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary. In his Instagram post, on Global Tiger Day (July 29), DiCaprio thanked officials at the sanctuary for the more than 60-percent increase in the number of tigers in its care. “In Thailand’s Huai Kha Khaeng (HKK) Wildlife Sanctuary, tigers are roaring back thanks to a major longterm effort by the government of Thailand ... As a result, tiger numbers in the sanctuary have risen dramatically,
The increasing tiger population at Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary sparked a complimentary post on social media by Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio Leonardo. (AP Photo)
from 41 in 2010 -11 to 66 today - a more than 60 per cent increase. In addition, tigers moving beyond the boundaries of the sanctuary are providing a foundation for a recovering population across
the entire Western Forest Complex of Thailand, with the benefits even spilling across the border into the Taninthayi region of Myanmar. #GlobalTigerDay,” DiCaprio wrote. National Resources and Environment Minister Warawut Silpa-archa, said he is happy and proud that all parties have been placing importance on the nation’s tigers. Warawut said “In the past 8-9 years, the tiger population has grown. I believe that if everyone shares the same spirit, the number of rare animals and green areas will grow and Thailand will be a country with abundant natural resources.” (NNT)