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AustCham Eastern Seaboard Sundowners at AMARI
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Picture from left: Khun Dhaninrat Klinhom, Director of PR, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower. Mr. Mark Wood, Counselor (Commercial) and Trade Commissioner of Australian Government, Australian Government. Mr. David Cumming, General Manager, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower. Mr. Andrew Durieux, President of Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce. His Excellency Mr. Paul Grigson, Australian Ambassador. Mr. John L. Pollard, Managing Director / Shareholder of Meinhardt (Thailand) LTD. Mr. Max Sieracki, Resident Manager, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower. Khun Maneechay Waine, Director of Sales, Amari Orchid Resort & Tower Mr. Brett Gannaway, Executive Director of Australian-Thai Chamber of Commerce. AustCham Welcomes His Excellency Australian Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Paul Grigson (5th left), was warmly welcomed to the ICE Bar at Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, by hotel’s General Manager Mr. David Cumming (3rd left), during fabulous networking evening ‘The AustCham ESB Sundowners’ to strengthen networking opportunities in Pattaya and the Eastern region organised by AustCham Thailand. They were extremely impressed with this 5-star hotel and its facilities in Pattaya!
Pinktober Fest at Hard Rock Swiss Ambassadorial Couple officially welcomed STOP BREAST CANCER FOR LIFE…
from left to right: Simon Rindlisbacher (Hotel Manager Rembrandt Hotel, H.E. Ambassador Burgener, H.E. Ambassador Schraner-Burgener, Peter Fässler (President Swiss Society), Esther Lehmann (Vice President Swiss Society), Eric Hallin (General Manager Rembrandt Hotel) The Swiss Society Bangkok, founded 1931, recently had the privilege to welcome the two newly accredited Ambassadors of Switzerland. Despite an already full calendar, Ms SchranerBurgener, Swiss Ambassador to Thailand, and her husband, Mr Burgener, Swiss Ambassador to Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar, based in Bangkok, kindly accepted a dinner invitation at the Rembrandt Hotel. Over a gastronomic delight, complemented with Indian wines, the Ambassadorial couple and the Executive Board of the Swiss Society spent a lovely evening together. This new model of Swiss ‘diplomacy’ presents, for the first time, a job sharing assignment at such high level. The distinct assignment separation includes the sharing of office, remuneration, as well as the education of their two children. The Swiss Society Bangkok wishes the two new Heads of Mission only the very best and looks forward to a fruitful cooperation in the years to come. For further information you can contact the Swiss Society's President at 084-676 73 76 or nightly except Tuesdays at his restaurant Ticino in Pattaya.
Graduation Ceremony Dinner Celebration new flagship store from London of 43th Navy Cadet, Marine Corps at Aranda Ballroom of Miss Selfridge @ CentralFestival Pattaya Beach Marketing AMARI Orchid Resort & Tower Central Group proudly introduce
Royal Thai Marine Corps Commandant, Major General Suwit Thararub (2nd right), was warmly welcomed by Mr. Max Sieracki (2nd left), Resident Manager of Amari Orchid Resort & Tower, on a recent visit at the freestanding Aranda Ballroom for presiding over the Graduation Ceremony Dinner of 43th Navy Cadet, Marine Corps
Vol. 9 No. 03 16 - 31 October 2009
Miss Selfridge from London to expand the new branch at CentralFestival Pattaya Beach and celebrate new second flagship store. Miss Selfridge gives special discount for public 20%. Special offer, free Miss Selfridge member application with any purchase on the opening day. Plus, free 200 baht voucher for every purchase over 4000 baht. Start from this October 23 Whether you are looking for a glam, statement outfit or casual on-trend daywear Miss Selfridge has everything you need to update your wardrobe with those staple hits of the season at CentralWorld, Atrium Zone, 1 Floor and at CentralFestival Pattaya Beach, 1 Floor.
Manhattan Restaurant has new Manager Guests visiting Manhattan’s Restaurant on Thappraya Road are now being welcomed by the new French Manager Mr. Jean Yves, who has had vast experience in France, Cambodia, Bangkok, London and even on the ‘QE-II’ passenger liner. Together with the usual fine food and same friendly staff, Jean will make Manhattan’s diners welcome with his friendly manner, and regular special events. The former manager Mr. David Bowers retired to one of his other restaurant interests at the ‘Sportsman’s Inn’. (Check the Manhattan Restaurant website for details of their next special monthly events, such as a wine dinners or special guest musicians).
This ‘Take Time to Be Kind’ project is official launch by Mr. Weerawat Kha-Khai (2nd from left), Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, Mr. George Hazard (1st from left), General Manager of Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya, Dr. Pichit Kangwolkij (4th from left), Director of Bangkok Pattaya Hospital and Mr. Laurent Levraud (3rd from left), Hard Rock Cafe Manager On 2nd October 2009, Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya organised a Press Conference to unveil Pinktober Festival dedicated for the month of October 2009 at the Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya. Pinktober’s main objectives are to create, relay, and educate public awareness about ‘Breast Cancer’ and to support and raise funds for the ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Fund’. Hard Rock Cafe Manager, Mr Laurent Levraud, explained the history of ‘Pinktober’ and introduced the sale of Pinktober 2009 Limited Edition memorabilia, including Pin, Key Chain, T-shirt and special beverages of ‘Rocktail and Mocktail’ for the month, which part of the revenue being channelled to the ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Fund’. On top of that, every guest who purchased these merchandise or beverages will receive special discount voucher for up to 45% on Cancer Screening Packages at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital.
Fashion contest held at Central-Plaza Chonburi
The Central Plaza Chonburi recently organised a Fashion Show for budding designers under the banner ‘ Kids Fashion Plus 2009’. This was the ideal opportunity for boys and girls from all over the Chonburi region to compete for the coveted Her Royal Highness Princess Ubonrat Trophy and scholarship. The winner from the boy’s category, Jetsada Morakasonthi, a student at Howang School, and the girl’s winner, Miss Jiraporn Sritraphan, a student from Burapha University, both received their trophies and scholarships from famous Thai movie director, Khun Pot Annon, who was also one of the judges.
Author Ian’s New ‘Farang -The Sequel’
At a recent PCEC meeting, Dr. Ian Corness, passed on to members some amazing facts about Thailand and advice for foreigners living in Thailand from both his original book titled ‘Farang’ and with his new book titled ‘Farang, - The Sequel’. Members found this to be a very interesting talk that explained physical, plus cultural and psychological differences between Thais and westerners. Dr. Ian started as a columnist for the “Pattaya Mail” newspaper, writing both under his own name and pen-names. He improved his literary skills and decided to write a book based on his experiences of himself and other foreign nationals in Thailand.