58 PATTAYA TODAY
HIGH SOCIETY
Vol. 8 No. 5 ! 16 - 30 November 2008
Grand opening of ThaiHus Property
Mr Ronny Mulstad, MD of THAIHUS Property with his staff, guests and friends
Mr Ronny Mulstad (right) with his management team
The management and guests offered gifts to the monks on their opening ceremony
Norwegian Mr Ronny Mulstad, managing director of ThaiHus Property Pattaya, presided over the grand opening of their new office in the company of friends and well wishers. The real estate company is located in the Chateau Dale building in Jomtien, having moved to a much bigger and better location. They’ve been in business for 4 years, catering more to the Scandinavian market. Other services are also available such as insurance, property maintenance, paying bills, etc. They will also be working very closely with Thai Living and their in house Thai Lawyer whilst they will take advantage of their Norwegian lawyer, whilst they both strive to ensure the client gets the best possible service throughout the buying process.
Jim Jones celebrates birthday
Raimon Land declares winner of “Superstar” THE Raimon Land sponsored hit reality TV series Superstar came to an exciting end with the winner, actor Akara “Gof” Amarttayakul being awarded a two bedroom luxury condominium at The Lofts Tennakart, valued at 10 million baht. Mr Akara, who won over the audience with a series of impressive performances, was selected as winner after an extremely close final competition round against three finalists.
Jim Jones, wearing garland and glasses, relaxes amongst his friends
The beer tastes mighty good when it’s cold at Lighthouse Restaurant
Happy birthday with a fresh orange juice
JIM Jones celebrated his 71st birthday party at the Lighthouse restaurant, between sois 7 and 8 on Second Road, with his business partners and friends and colleagues. The Lighthouse offers an international menu but is proud of its steaks and hamburgers. Other choices include traditional fish and chips and various pasta dishes. Additionally, there is a wide choice of starters and desserts.
Papa David helps build nursery
Papa David (left) and Tom Coghlan the compere
Dolly John was on top form
Stephen from Blackpool and guests
A musical entertainment evening at Papa David’s spacious home raised 50,000 baht towards the building of a new nursery in Yasothon in Northern Thailand. A total of 1.5 million baht is required to build the facility for 60 young children aged 2-5.
Raimon Land CEO Nigel Cornick, winner Akara “Gof” Amarttayakul & Raimon Land Chairman of the Board Sompoch Intranukul
Raimon Land CEO Nigel Cornick said, “We are thrilled by the success of Superstar in raising our broad profile and trust it will help to convince Thais of the stylish lifestyle available to people who purchase our condominiums.” The 12 week series was filmed on location at The Lofts Yennakart where the contestants stayed in two penthouse suites throughout the duration of the show, with the Saturday Live Show airing from 22.00 to 23.30 and daily highlights at prime time on weekdays. Sales at The Lofts Yennakart have been brisk with 136 units sold to date at a value of almost one billion baht, or 77% of the project, at an average price of 72,623 baht per square metre. A total of forty units remain. The development is also currently offering a 5% discount and special mortgage programme with international institution Standard Chartered Bank until the end of the year. Other brand name raising initiatives have included a corporate showcase at Emporium department store and the sponsorship of the annual flower carnival at Nai Lert Park.
Amari hosts Aussie sponsors
ACCT president Shane Torr with sponsors Barry & Peter
AA Insurance owner Malcolm with some of his staff
WITH a relatively new team on their board, the Australian Chamber Of Commerce Thailand (ACCT) held yet another highly successful networking evening at the Amari Orchid and Tower Resort off Beach Road in north Pattaya. The threatening rain resulted in a quick pre-meeting shift indoors, so the large number of business and professional people who attended remained warm and dry, enjoying some excellent food provided by the Amari who were one of the sponsors. In spite of recently sponsoring another recent event, the AA-Insurance and their big team generously sponsored this Sundowner meeting. AA Insurance manager Peter Smith assured the guests that drinks would not run out, and attendees were also in the lucky draw for a very fragrant bottle of Australian wine.
Michael Diamente, Saowalak, Sanittree & Phornpot
David Bill, Bob Coombes & John Fraser