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PATTAYA PEOPLE TELEVISION

– 24 hours a day with Tilly Rutherford, a legend in the U.K. music business who signed Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley and Donna Summer amongst many others during his time at the ‘Hit Factory’ PWL label, plus John Collingbourne, a long time auctioneer in Pattaya with a juicy story to tell alongside his gavel banging exploits..

Barry Upton’s ‘Behind the Music’ informative retro music programmes are currently in production and soon to air. Meanwhile some popular repeats of At Pattaya People Media Group, we have always prided ourselves in having the only 24 hour mainly English speaking Ex-Pat targeted TV channel in town. So instead of not knowing when the random one hour of transmission by other companies is on, you can be sure to catch the latest Pattaya People material whenever suits you providing quality entertainment and information of interest to Ex Pats

in the area.

‘Pattaya Stories’ has returned with interesting people who live or regularly visit the area chatting about their lives and thoughts about this region of Thailand. If you have a suggestion for an interesting character to appear on this show, please let Pattaya People Media Group know.

‘On air’ at the moment are chats

shows already in the can are now showing including the ever popular ‘Beatles’ edition.

The ‘Chaine des Rotisseurs Eastern Seaboard’ events here in Pattaya are covered showing a kind of ‘food porn’ as the fine wine and diners of Pattaya meet regularly at the best restaurants in town.

Travelogue style features such as the highly popular ‘Koh Chang’ series are to feature more with handy travel tips around Thailand and S.E. Asia in general.

Pattaya Utd of the Thai Premiere Football League have now joined forces with Pattaya People Media Group who will provide information about upcoming home games plus the new Ex-Pat fan club and feature fan reactions to the games including highlights.

The regularly updated ‘Events and Gig Guide’ is not to be

missed for a weekly round up of ‘What’s On’ plus a ‘heads up’ for future happenings in Pattaya.

If you would like to help in the making of our TV programmes

by either suggesting a topic or facility to cover, even taking part yourself, then please contact Pattaya People Media Group and let us know your suggestions.

Maybe you’re a business that would like to advertise, but in a more modern, different and subliminal way. Pattaya People Television is the way forward and has the know how to help you in your quest for exposure, not only on cable TV, but worldwide online.

Contact Pattaya People for more information at their South Pattaya offices by mailing to info@pattayapeople.com or barry@pattayapeople.com. Or call 038 427 585 Our website is www.pattayapeople.com

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MISS INTERNATIONAL QUEEN Amari Pattaya, led by Chutima Konfai, Director of Sales & Marketing of Amari Pattaya, recently welcomed all the 27 contestants in the Miss International Queen Pageant for an exceptional dinner arrangement at the renowned Mantra Restaurant and Bar. The picture shows Somporn Naksuetrong, Assistant to the Managing Director of Tiffany’s Show Pattaya, and Mo-Jiratchaya Sirimongkolnawin, Miss International Queen 2016, receiving a beautiful bouquet from Amari Pattaya.

BEACH CLEANING Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya led by Chuleeporn Promchai, Human Resort Manager, along with staff greatly joined the beach cleaning activity as a part of the CSR project “Centara Care” at Wong Amat beach including the hotel surrounding in public areas to ensure and maintain for the good environment recently.

EARTHCHECK 2018 GOLD CERTIFICATION

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya has achieved EarthCheck 2018 Gold Certified status, representing five years of continuous certification from EarthCheck, the organisation that sets the benchmark for environmental awareness and conserva-

tion within the international hospitality industry.

The resort is Thailand’s first theme hotel, built to a Lost World concept and featuring a jungled water park with pools, waterfalls, water slides, a lazy river, and direct access to the beach. The Kids’

Club has separate zones for the young ones and the teens. All guestrooms face the ocean, and the wide choice of spacious accommodation includes Deluxe Family Residences.

WINNER THE PARADE OF ST. PATRICK’S DAY 2018

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya led team by Mario Mendis (centre), Executive Assistant Manager of

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food and beverage together with hotel staff received the winner trophy of the best decorated float of the parade with the

theme of Star Wars for the 8th St. Patrick day in Pattaya recently.

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JERRY @ LINDAS

Swedish Rock n Roll superstar Jerry Carlson came to dine at Linda’s Restaurant and presented his new album with self composed songs to proprietor Linda. Jerry is in Pattaya to record a TV feature about his new album and another about his life story for Pattaya People TV Channel.

VVIP FOOTBALL MATCH

A friendly get together by a group of Pattaya super VIPs took place on the Sports Center of Pattaya City in Soi 7 off Thepprasit Road.

In the spirit of good health and

“Pattaya Team” consisting of Pattaya City Councilors, City Hall executives and business people, and a team from “King Prajadhipok’s Institute” (Politic

friendship an 11-a-side football match was played between the

and Government 21). The enduring match ended 3-3 and friendship bonds was further strengthen between this so important for our city large group of people.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HELEN

Pattaya People Media Group Sales Executive Helen dos Santos celebrated recently her birthday and was presented a birthday cake and lots of well wishes from her colleagues at the media company.

All of us here in the “Pattaya People Family” wish you a great birthday with many more to come.

HAPPY ORPHANS

Every year over the Festive season the Thai Garden Resort invites their guests to donate presents, in kind or monetary, for the orphans from the Tunklom Talman school in Pattaya.

Also this year our guest gave gen-

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erously, and the amount that was collected was topped up with the sales of the hotel’s Christmas and New Year’s tickets sales.

A list of the needs for each orphan was administered and the items they desired were pur-

chased for them.

Shoes, socks, books, pens and backpacks were wrapped for every individual child and today it was the day to present the items to the children.

Seen on the picture is the Management of the Thai Garden Resort presenting the gifts for the orphans.

Rene Pisters, the General Manager, Khun Sanich the EAM of the hotel, Danilo Becker the Hotel Manager, Khun Malai the Front Office Manager and Khun Teerachon the hotel’s Chief Engineer brought many happy smiles to the faces of these 26 children.

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BILL BAILEY LIVE at THE ROYAL CLIFF, PATTAYA

BILL BAILEY LIVE IN ASIA A brand new live tour Superstar comedian & musician Bill Bailey is coming to town with a concert style performance at

The Royal Cliff Hotel Pattaya on the 7th of April. A regular on UK TV’s ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’, Bill has become a household name with his concerts termed

quest to unravel the mystery of the Origin of Species. On the big screen, Bill appeared in the film Saving Grace, had a cameo appearance in the comedy feature Hot Fuzz and was seen playing Farmer Macreadie in the comedy sequel, Nanny McPhee and the

environment on a global scale.

Vice-Chancellor and President of the University, Professor Greg Hill said, “We believe Bill’s commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainability, particularly in Southeast Asia and Indonesia, demonstrates excellence and

In 2011 Bill performed one of the biggest comedy gigs in the world, performing to some 60,000 fans at Knebworth, when he headlined the Sonisphere Rock Festival alongside rock gods Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax.

Big Bang. Bill also appeared in the John Landis comedy Burke and Hare and the snowboarding rom-com, Chalet Girl.

deserves recognition.”

BBC2 documentary, Bill Bailey’s Jungle Hero, in which he retraced the steps of his unsung hero of the natural world, Alfred Russel Wallace. In Jungle Hero Bill told of Wallace’s extraordinary 8 year expedition across Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore in his

into his favourite British Birds, packed with Bill’s own anecdotes, drawings, cartoons and field notes. Bill was presented with an Honorary Doctorate of the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia for his outstanding contribution to the

as legendary.

The Bill Bailey Live in Asia Tour 2018 is a compendium of travellers’ tales and the general shenanigans of twenty years as a travelling comedian. With brand new material interlaced with Bill Bailey’s signature musical virtuosity, surreal tangents and trademark intelligence, Bill Bailey tackles politics, philosophy and the pursuit of happiness. He has enjoyed success on TV and the live stage all over the world for decades enjoying packed houses and great critical acclaim.

Bill had previously toured Limboland and Larks in Transit in Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. The Herald Sun in Melbourne described the show as, “a solid new effort from a genuine marvel. Speaking of “one of the most enduring comedians of this age,” The Western Australian said of the show, “Bailey’s disciples came for his rare brand of intellectual humour. He wove history, science and popular culture into laughter - there’s rarely a traditional punchline. Bailey’s humour arrives midsentence requiring of the audience deft ears and a quick mind, and his timing is im-

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peccable, pausing just long enough to let the absurdity strike - blink and you’ll miss it. An extraordinarily adept musician his version of Abba’s Waterloo in the style of Rammstein was absurdity in extremes - may the troll return.”

In 2016, Bill wrote and illustrated Bill Bailey’s Remarkable Guide to British Birds. The book was a In 2013 Bill fronted a two-part humorous and personal insight

Bill has long been a supporter of numerous charities including International Animal Rescue, with whom he visited dancing bear sanctuaries in India in 2005. He is also patron of Good Vibrations and The Music House for Chil-

dren, as well as an Ambassador for Youth Music. He continues to support many others, including The Sumatran Orang Utan Society, Bowel Cancer UK, Prostate Cancer UK, The Asthma Society and Reprieve.

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THAI STREET FOOD Thailand’s street food is world famous for its ancient heritage and fabulous taste, and the chefs at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya are creating some of the all-time favourites at Oasis throughout April.

On the menu are fermented sausage with condiments (THB 200++), deep-fried crab sausage (THB 260++), grilled chicken with papaya and sticky rice (THB 260++), fried seafood pancake (THB 280++), and southern

deep-fried chicken with shallot (THB 280++).

Oasis has both indoor and outdoors seating, and is open from

CRUSTACEAN MONTH

21 March 2018 – Another month another promo at Pebbles Bar and Grill! Throughout April, we will have the honor of hosting a delightful selection of local and imported Shellfish. Either fresh or cooked a la minute, our chefs are determined to go the extra mile

and make your experience one to remember. Don’t miss it!

Starting from 1 – 30 April 2018, expect the freshest ocean catch of both International and local flavors. Chef Martin Bower and his culinary team will bring you to experience the fresh and delicious

early in the morning until late into the evening. For more information or reservations, please contact (038) 714 981. mix selections of shellfish menu including Prawn, Clam, Crab, Lobster and much more.

Make your meal even memorable with a stunning view of Pattaya’s skyline and extraordinary Thai cocktail series from our Mixologist such as Tom-Yumtini. Buy one and another one is on us from 5 – 6 pm! Crustacean A La Carte Promotion. Dinner is available daily from 5 pm – 11 pm. To reserve your seat, call 66.3825.9099 or phatchalit.a@renaissance pattaya.com, Contact information: Thansita Sirapastuwanon (Cartoon), Director of Sales and Marketing, Tel: 063 906 9369 Email: thansita.s@renaissance pattaya.com.

MARVELOUS BBQ SEAFOOD BUFFET Every Saturday at Elements enjoy our freshly prepared BBQ seafood buffet, a magnificent spread of some of the world’s finest cuisine, cooked to perfection by our chefs at the live cooking station. Dine on fresh sea-

food, choice premium cuts and succulent Australian beef, foie gras, and a wide array of tempting desserts and gourmet cheeses, while the Stagelights Band plays mellow soundtrack.

Available every Saturday from

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6:00 PM to 10:00 PM Price: THB 1,599++ per adult and THB 800++ per child (food only) For more information and reservations, call 038 259 888 Or email icpattaya@ihg.com

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PATTAYA PEOPLE Office address: 20/15-16 M. 10, Soi Pattaya People off South Pattaya Road, Pattaya City

HONORARY ADVISORS General Saiyud Kerdpol Lt. Gen. Suchinda Suthiphong Lt. Gen. Chatchai Tammaraksah Khunying Tidarat Tammaraksah Lt. Gen. Padoongsaak Padoongnoradaid Khun Sansak Ngampiches Khun Chanyut Hengtrakool Dr. Sanya Viravaidya Khun Atthapon Palkavong Na Ayudhaya Khun Sanga Kitsamrej Khun Niran Wattanasartsatorn Khun Poonpol Kamuttira Khun Namchai Devi Khun Sema Jongchaiyo Khun Surat Mekavarakul Khun Piyatidar Mahapiyanon Khun Bruno C. Keller

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Office Manager: Khun Tawanya Kantasoponsakul Cross Media Production Manager: Khun Nawalak Waralert Editor: Khun Laddawan Yingyong Legal Advisors: Khun Suthipong Trakulsak, Khun Sornchai Chiewcharn Assistant Office Manager: Khun Suwanna Tochai

KOH LARN GARBAGE PROBLEM

The island of Koh Larn situated only 20 minutes boat ride from Pattaya is faced with a serious waste and garbage problem.

Daily the island is visited by about 10,000 tourists. Tourism and the local community is creating about 20 tons od waste every day, there is a garbage dump area but only at the size of 12 rai (approximately 20,000 square meters).

The Governor of Chonburi province together with the Banglamung District Officer inspected the island and its garbage problem on 15. March. Now the King Mongkut Univercity of Technology in Bangkok has been commissioned to come up with a plan and solution to this problem, and an incinerator at a cost of 3 million baht could be installed on the island. In the meantime private companies must be contracted to dispose with the thousands of tons of garbage now left on the island.

RUSSIANS SET UP SEX CLASS

Six Russian and Belarus citizens was arrested by the police and immigration for organizing a sex class and overstaying their visas. One of the arrested was a Belarus girl who explain that she is a prostitute and a sex expert but that she have important knowledge about the American presidential election and how people had interfered in this

election, she told the immigration and the police that she might be killed if she returned to Russia and would be happy to share her important information with American intelligence agencies. A very strange story indeed where sex, politics and crime is mixed up in an apparently deadly cocktail

CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING Mr. Wanchai Sangsawang, age 30, explained that one day after work he was driving a motorcycle home when a pickup truck crashed into him to break both his legs and leave him disabled and in a wheel chair for the rest

of his life. The driver and the passenger of the pick up truck was both drunk. Now a campaign is in motion to stop drunk driving and inform of all the terrible consequences drunk driving can create.

Dynamic English Speaking Lawyer The Land Transport Department of Chonburi province provided equipment to people who had been disabled from accidents in the traffic especially from drunk

driving. At the presentation 103 disabled people received equipment from this project called “The Happiness for all” and “Happiness for Thailand”. One traffic victim

35 years experience and over 4,000 cases tried! If you want someone who knows his way around the legal system in Thailand then you should work with me. If you need to communicate with your lawyer in English you are with the right lawyer. I specialize in the following areas of the law: Family Law – marriage, divorce, child custody. Debt Collection. Criminal Law – Bounced Cheques, Narcotics, Capital Offenses, and all detective works – Have tried and won 4 murder cases.

Watch out for so-called bogus lawyers, they appear to be lawyers but they are not. Ask me and I can tell you how to spot them. If you want a real lawyer then you have come to the right place.

Long time member and speaker (14 and counting) at the Pattaya Expats Club covering interesting and controversial legal topics.

Contact me at: Victor Law and Investigations Office, 99/103-105 Moo 15, Krungthep-Kreeta Street, Sapansoong, Bangkok 10250

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GOLD ROBBERS CAUGHT

A brutal robbery by a man and a woman has taken place in a gold shop in Uthaithani. The gang broke into the gold shop and brutally attacked the owner

and his family and stole gold at a value of 3 million baht. An arrest order was issued on the two not yet identified people. Police in the regions 6 and 2 have worked together in the investigation and an arrest of a couple, a Qatari man and his girlfriend, took place at an apartment in the Baptist Conference Center on Jomtien Beach Road. The stolen gold chain was found in a black bag in the room occupied by the couple and a white Toyota Vios car matching the description of the get away car from the robbery in Uthiathani was found parked near the room. The couple denied the accusations but was taken to Pattaya Police for further investigation.

DANE JUMP TO DEATH

Foreigner apparently commit suicide by jumping from his 34 th floor condo apartment on Pattaya Second Road. The Pattaya police and Sawang Boriboon rescue team was called to the scene of what is considered a suicide by a foreigner living in the 44 storey

condominium. They found the dead body of a foreigner laying on the floor covered in blood and his body in a broken condition, he was only wearing a t-shirt, shirts and socks. Police have identified the dead body to be Mr. Peter Michael Terkildsen, age 52 from

Denmark. From checking the dead mans room the police found a letter apparently written my the deceased, it said “I do not want to live anymore because I am broke and penniless”. The letter is now kept by the police as evidence in the investigation. The body was

send to The Institute of Forensic Medicine at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok for a post mortem examination to determine the cause of the death and the Danish Embassy has been notified.

ANNOYING WATCH SELLERS COUPLE HAVING SEX IN PUBLIC

A video has gone viral on social media, the video shows a couple having sex in front of hundreds of other people. The sea rescue officers on the Dong Tarn Beach near Jomtien explained to the authorities that they saw the couple walk around the area in an apparently drunken state about 08.00 am in the early morning on Sunday 11. March when the beach and area was

really busy. The couple stopped an sat down at a drain before they started to perform their sexual activities in front of many un lookers, some taking videos, that later was posted on social media. The couple is yet to be identified, but the man was wearing a blue T-shirt and red under pants and the woman was wearing a stripy top and blue under wears.

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Gang of fake watch sellers has again hurt the reputation of our city. This time they was a problem with some American soldiers who were in Thailand to participate in the “Cobra Gold” joint military exercise. The incident happen in front of a bar located at the top of Soi 8 on Pattaya Beach Road, very near to Pattaya Police Station. The watch seller had an argument with the American soldiers and it escalated to a regular fight with friends of the watch seller joining the fight. The police have arrested the watch seller and charged him with a violation of the penal code section 275 allegedly offering or selling products of counterfeit trademark products, with a

penalty of up to 1 year in jail and a fine of 2,000 baht. The watch seller and his brother has paid a fine of 5,000 baht for the fighting and the soldiers have paid each 1,000 baht. The case went viral around the world on social network, and the public has now called upon the Thai government to take action against these hawkers. Unfortunately it is not the first time these watch seller gangs are making trouble with tourists here, for years it has been known how aggressive and troublesome these people are, and when people complain to them, they laugh and tell that they are protected by big powers. Lets hope something will be done about this nuisance.

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PICKPOCKET ARRESTED

A 42 years old Thai man was arrested by the Pattaya Police after he had snatched a wallet from an Indian tourist with the content of 2,000 Thai baht and 600 US dollars. A press conference took

place at the police station on 16.

March here the thief Chang Chompoo also known as “Chang Omyim” was presented to the press and it was informed that he previously had been convicted for

similar criminal offences and was recently released from jail only to take up his criminal behavior again. Chang admitted to many pickpocket acts and also told that he throw the Indian mans wallet

away after emptying it for the cash. His preferred trick was to approach tourists be selling sweets to them and then when they were not looking he would steal from them.

PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL CHURCH Sunday Morning English Service 10.30am. Everyone welcome.

21/1 Soi 61 Sukhumvit Road, Central Pattaya. Pastor Daniel Krynauw. 089 235 8912 or 038 231 104.

REDEMPTORIST CENTER Sunday Eucharistic Mass in Thai

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at 8.30am. English at 10am in the Mahatai Chapel. 086 417 5245.

ST. GEORGE’S PATTAYA Anglican/Episcopal. Sunday: 3pm. Modern English Service. Redemptorist Chapel Father Ray foundation, Sukhumvit Road.

Fr. David : 084 070 5258.

ST. NIKOLAUS CHURCH Masses and Services in English. Saturday:6pm.Sunday: 8.30am & 4pm. Sukhumvit Road, near Pattaya Klang. Pastor: 038 422 290. Keeper: 038 716 401.

SRIRACHA ADVENTIST CHURCH Every Saturday at 10am. 10/11-13 Kao Kilo Road, Moo 3, T. Surasak, A. Sriracha.

Pastor Rianthong: 082 235002 or contact Sudung: 084 7257552.

ENCOUNTER CHURCH Sunday at 10am at Royal Twins Palace Hotel (opposite Marriott Resort on Second Road). Pastors Fred and Dianne Doell: 086 688 5367

A Swedish national Mr. Henrik Christian Koch age 49 came back to Pattaya to discover that his Bangkok Bank account had been emptied by an unknown person using the on-line banking system.

Mr. Henrik told the police that he graduately had deposited money into a bank saving account that he initially opened with 500 baht,

when he left Thailand he had saved nearly 100,000 baht on his account. The bank informed him that a person using a mobile number 098-930-1045 had registered on-line banking with his account and had redrawn first 90,000 baht and then 9,900 baht leaving only about one baht on the account.

Mr. Henrik was very surprised how

GERMAN PROTESTANT CHURCH Celebrate Gottesdienst in German language every last Sunday of the month at 11am in the newly opened ‘Meeting Center Naklua’ (Begegnungszentrum Naklua), Naklua Road, 678/38, M.5, (Rungroi Plaza) between Soi 11 and Soi 13, Tel: 038 223 520. E-mail: www.pattayazentrum.com

another person could register online banking on his account and felt that his first opinion that money was more safe in a bank than in cash, had now changed when it comes to Thai banks. The police however now is investigating the matter and hope to soon find the truth in this case,

EVERY FRIDAY! Pattaya Expats Club have their meeting every Friday at 11.00 am. buffet from 10am, at Mercure Hotel, Pattaya Soi 15, off Pattaya 2nd Road. Information: 081 001 6372 The P.E.C. Trademark, ‘Palm Shadow’ is Copyright property owned exclusively by PEC Co. Ltd.

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HONEST TAXI DRIVER

THE ANNUAL MERIT CEREMONY tique City Hotel Pattaya been open the service to the Thai and Foreign tourists for 2 years running now, as every year the hotel always has this ceremony as the way of getting blessing for the hotel business and the way of showing the respect to the unknown spirit in Thai people’s belief.

Mr.

A honest Pattaya taxi driver handed over a black and grey bag containing cash and valuables of a total amount of more than 200,000 baht. On 19. March Mrs. Natenapa Boonmema a Pattaya taxi driver was cruising down

bag of the seat in the taxi. When the bag was found the content showed that the owner was Mr. Alsahuaibi Mohammed Sulaiman, a 25 year old Dubai national. There were several items in the bag, like flight tick-

At 10.00 am on 27/03/18 At Boutique City Hotel Pattaya located side of Tukcom Pattaya, M.10, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi.

Board of Directors and the management team headed by Mr. Chaiyan Moggkolsakulsak the General Manager, have led all the staffs and the guest of honor to join in the blessings and merit ceremony by giving food to the Monk for the

Chaiyan Momgkolsakulsak also thank everyone who came and joined in the ceremony.

After the merit ceremony over Mr. Chaiyan Momgkolsakulsak ask everyone to join in for some food together and also talking to everyone very friendly.

year 2018.

Which respectfully engage 9 monks from The Royal Temple, Wat Chai Mongkol, Pattaya perform the Hymns of the Buddha ceremony.

Everyone from the guest of honor to the hotel staffs have all come and joining in together all at one.

Mr. Chaiyan Mongkolsakulsak the General Manager said since Bou-

IRISH THANK YOU

Pattaya Beach Road looking for customers when two Arab tourists stopped her taxi in front of Holiday Inn Hotel and asked her to take them to Suwanabhumi Airport in Bangkok. She told them that she had to switch them to another taxi going to the airport, but as they were in a rush they forgot the bag on the floor at the

ets, 3,100 US dollars and other cash and two iPhones, all together at a value of more than 200,000 baht. The Dubai man was notified and came back from the airport to claim the bag, give a big hug to the honest taxi driver and gave her 300 US dollars as a thank you for her good deed.

His Excellency Brendan Rodgers, Ambassador of Ireland to Thailand came to Pattaya City Hall on Wednesday 28. March to express his gratitude to the Pattaya city administration for its support to the recent Saint Patrick’s Day Parade that took place on 17. March 2018.

Representing the pattaya Mayor was Deputy Mayor Police Major General Bundit Kunnajukr, who in turn also thanked the ambassador and the Irish community for helping organize the parade and so

many other community events in our city over many years. The parade is now the biggest in Asia, and the Foreign Ministry in Belfast have distributed photos from this

successful event to all diplomatic representations and media all over the world, this way providing Pattaya with extraordinary good promotion.

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PATTAYA GOES THAIRISH

St. Patricks Day in the middle of March is always a fun celebration of everything Irish.

Pattaya has now hosted the only St. Patricks Day parade in S.E. Asia for eight years running and

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this year’s was bigger and better than ever. So many local companies and organisations took part including regular contributors, the Centara Mirage and The Pattaya Floating Market. Five marching

bands and many other musicians provided the noisy soundtrack and, although the predominant colour was green, Beach Road was treated to a very colourful line of floats which stretched for over

one kilometer.

The start of the parade at the Alcazar theatre car park was hosted by Pattaya People’s own Barry Upton with Rose and together they counted down the release of the orange and green balloons to mark the opening following on from the ceremonial raising of the Thai and Irish flags, Ireland represented by the Irish Ambassador to Thailand. Brendan Rogers.

Once again, special mention must go out to Derrick Kane, Michael Connor, Stephen Devereux and all the hard work put in to the organization of this event by members of the benefitting charity, the Father Ray Foundation including Father Michael and Khun Toi. A week later, the winners were announced from the Lucky Draw at Central Festival.

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Pattaya City Hall: (North Pattaya Road) Tel.: 0-3825-3100 Pattaya City Call Center: 1337

Health Department: (Soi Buakhaow) Tel.: 0-3842-0823, 0-3842-0562 North Star Library: (Sukhumvit Highway) Tel.: 0-3871-6755 Pattaya Post Office: (Soi Post Office) Tel.: 0-3842-9341 Banglamung Post Office: (Sawang Fa Road) Tel.: 0-3842-8225 Jomtien Post Office: (Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road) Tel.: 0-3823-1944 Fire Brigade Pattaya: Tel.: 0-3842-4678-9 Fire Brigade Naklua: Tel.: 199, 0-3822-1000, 0-3822-1666 Pattaya Expats Club: Friday meetings 11.30 AM (buffet from 10am) at Mercure Hotel Pattaya Soi 15 off, Second Road Tel.: 081 001 6372 Email: contact@pattayaexpatsclub.info Website: www.pattayaexpatsclub.info Pattaya Train Station: (Siam Country Club Road) Tel.: 0-3842-9285

Rotary Club of Pattaya Monday meetings 19.00 PM at Town-in-Town Hotel, Central Road Tel.: 08 991 1199

Lost or Stolen Credit Cards: American Express Bangkok: Tel.: 0-2273-5544, 0-2273-5522 Diners Club: Tel.: 0-2238-3660, 0-2232-4111 Master Card: Tel.: 0-2232-2484, 0-2260-8572 Visa Card: Tel.: 0-2252-2212, 0-2263-2094 Thomas Cook: Tel.: 0-2256-2816/9 Hospitals: Bangkok Hospital Pattaya: (Sukhumvit Road) Tel.: 0-3825-9911, 0-3842-7751/5 Emergency: 0-3825-9999 Banglamung Hospital: Tel.: 0-3841-1551-2 Pattaya International Hospital: (Soi 4, Second Road) Tel.: 0-3842-8374/5, 0-3810-3900 Emergency: 0-3842-7575 Pattaya Memorial Hospital: (Second Road) Tel.: 0-3842-9422/4 Pattaya city Hospital : Tel.0-3810-3900

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Electricity Pattaya: Tel.: 0-3842-6463, 0-3842-8502 Electricity Banglamung: Tel.: 0-3822-1007 Garbage Collection: Tel.: 0-3842-9494 Water Works Pattaya: Tel.: 0-3822-2461-5 Water Works Banglamung: Tel.: 0-3822-1463

Thai Airways International (Beach Road, Dusit Resort) Tel.: 0-3842-0995/7 U-Tapao International Airport Tel.: 03824-5595

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Pattaya Police Station: (Corner of Soi 9 and Beach Road) Tel.: 191, 0-3842-9325, 0-3842-0802/5, 08 2799 9111 Banglamung Police Station: (Sukhumvit Highway) Tel.: 0-3822-1801, 0-3822-1331, 0-3822-2100 Nongprue Police Station: Tel.: 0-3824-9843 Immigration Police: (Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road) Tel.: 0-3825-2751-4 Hotline: 1178 Tourist Police: (Phratamnak Road, near Jogging Park) Tel.: 1155, 0-3842-5937, 0-3842-9371 Highway Police: (Sukhumvit Highway, near South Pattaya Road) Tel.: 0-3839-2001, 0-3842-5440, 1169 Marine Police: Tel.: 0-3842-3666

Bus Station: (North Pattaya Road) Tel.: 0-3823-1142 Pattaya Van (South Pattaya) Tel.: 08-2796-4417-8

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Major Cineplex: (2 nd Floor The Avenue Pattaya, Second Road) Tel.: 0-3805-2227 SF Cinema City: (3rd Floor, Central Center Pattaya - Big C) Tel.: 038-361-500 SFX Cinema: (6th Floor, Central Festival Pattaya Beach) Tel.: 033-003-555 On-line Hotel reservation: www.hotelhotprice.com Best room rates in Pattaya.

TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand): Tel.: 0-3842-8750, 0-3842-9113 Emergencies: Sawangboriboon South Pattaya Tel.: 0-3822-2474, 0-3848-8882, 1669 Alcoholics Anonymous 0845648479

ACROSS

1 Penal (8) 5 Part of a flower (4) 7 Rowdy, strident (7) 8 Group of people attractively arranged (7) 9 Angler’s lure which revolves when dragged through water (7) 11 Overwhelming fear (6) 14 Sapience (6) 16 Church tower (7) 18 Vigorous and active (7) 21 Principality in the Pyrenees (7) 22 Soap froth (4) 23 Of good upbringing (4-4)

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1 Treaty (4) 2 Digit, quantity (6) 3 Remove (4) 4 Infectious agent (5) 5 Nausea (8) 6 Edible fungus (8) 10 Front part of a vessel or aircraft (4) 11 Enter unlawfully on someone’s property (8) 12 Intensely hungry (8) 13 Complain bitterly (4) 15 Sliding container in a piece of furniture (6) 17 Circumvent (5) 19 Release after a security has been paid (4) 20 Semi-aquatic creature (4)

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GAME EASY

GAME MEDIUM

ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK’S SUDOKU GAMES (PPW ISSUE 599) GAME EASY

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Movies Star recommended rating and all Synopsis are from the www.movieseer.com.

Movie’s Showtime might be changed without prior notice. Program Dates: March 2018 GOLDEN SLUMBER

PETER RABBIT

A QUIET PLACE

7 DAYS IN ENTEBBE

Summary: A newly elected prime minister is assassinated as part of a conspiracy, and a deliveryman has to flee for his life when he is framed and the evidence against him begins to accumulate.

Summary: Peter Rabbit, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers, now takes on the starring role of his own irreverent, contemporary comedy with attitude. In the film, Peter’s feud with Mr. McGregor escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door (Rose Byrne).

Summary: A supernatural horror film set on a farm where a family has been terrorized by a ghostly being for some time.

Summary: Inspired by the true events of the 1976 hijacking of an Air France flight en route from Tel Aviv to Paris, and the most daring rescue mission ever attempted.

HEREDITARY

MIDNIGHTSUN

RAMPAGE

BLOCKERS

OCTOBER

2.0

Summary: The Graham family starts to unravel following the death of their reclusive grandmother. Even after she’s gone, the matriarch still casts a dark shadow over the family, especially her loner teenage granddaughter, Charlie, whom she always had an unusual fascination with.

Summary: Katie Price (Bella Thorne), 17, has had a dangerous sensitivity to the sun since birth. The only time she can leave her house is at night, so she sleeps during the day and at night, is a busker who plays her guitar in the subway. When she meets Charlie (Patrick Schwarzenegger), she doesn’t tell him about her condition at first, afraid it will scare him away.

Summary: Primatologist Davis Okoye (Johnson), a man who keeps people at a distance, shares an unshakable bond with George, the extraordinarily intelligent, silverback gorilla who has been in his care since birth. But a rogue genetic experiment gone awry transforms this gentle ape into a raging monster.

Summary: When three parents stumble upon their daughters’ pact to lose their virginity at prom, they launch a covert one-night operation to stop the teens from sealing the deal.

Leslie Mann, Ike Barinholtz and John Cena star in “Blockers,” the directorial debut of Kay Cannon (writer of the “Pitch Perfect” series).

Summary: October is a 2018 Bollywood romantic drama, helmed by Shoojit Sircar. The movie stars Varun Dhawan and Banita Sandhu in the lead roles. October is Produced ...

Summary: Dr.Vaseegaran is forced to reassemble Chitti in order to stop a deadly winged monster.

COLD SKIN

TAXI 5

PLEASE STAND BY

A BETTER TOMORROW

AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR

A FANTASTIC WOMAN

Summary: On the edge of the Antartic Circle, in the years after World War I, a steam ship approaches a desolate island far from all shipping lanes. On board is a young man, on his way to assume the lonely post of weather observer, to live in solitude for a year at the end of the world.

Summary: A police officer who’s transfered in the police of Marseille gets assigned to take down a group of Italian robbers who drive the powerfull Ferrari’s with the older niece of Daniel, a terrible driver who gets the legendary white taxi.

Summary: A young autistic woman runs away from her caregiver in order to boldly go and deliver her 500page “Star Trek” script to a writing competition in Hollywood. On an adventure full of laughter and tears, Wendy, played with exquisite delicacy by Dakota Fanning, follows the guiding spirit of Mr. Spock on her journey into the unknown.

Summary: An adaptation of the original John Woo movie this is the 4th in the series with former drug smuggler attempts to start his life anew and repair his relationship with his estranged brother, who is an upand-coming star in the police department’s narcotics division.

Summary: The Avengers will take on Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet

Summary: “A Fantastic Woman” (“Una Mujer Fantastica”) is the story of Marina, a waitress and singer, and Orlando, an older man, who are in love and planning for the future.

After Orlando suddenly falls ill and dies, Marina is forced to confront his family and society, and to fight again to show them who she is: complex, strong, forthright, fantastic.

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CONDOTEL

Here in Thailand especially in the big cities, in areas near large business districts the real estate trends are leasing and sub-leasing rather than buying and selling properties. But there are downsides to this form of busi-

ness, such as when you have a lease holder who owns the land with three or four extended subleases leading to confusion, misunderstandings and contract struggles. This chain of sub-leasing is a flawed system that is open to exploitation and I have seen

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many cases where a leasee did not know that the person who they were leasing from was just another sub-leasee and not the lease holder.

The problem will normally start when one main sub-leasee de-

cides to develop the property either as a business space, condominium or a hotel and then subsequently leasing it out to a number of other buyers at a higher price. These parties will be without the knowledge of who the main lease holder is and will think

that the project developer is also the property owner. After the building is finished the developer will then sell the right to lease a room or segregated space. The selling price is calculated using the rental rate over ten, twenty to thirty years depending on the length of the lease. This amount can come up to be millions and normally paid upfront to facilitate the payments of the project developer to the main lease holder.

Because of the nature of the contracts if a previous sub-leaser does not make his lease payments then the whole system will fall apart as the property owner will demand his building back if he is not receiving any money. This leaves the people occupying the space in a very bad situation as even though they have a contract and have paid money, they did not in fact have any right to the space.

Our comment: On a situation like this we recommend you to double check with any project developer to make sure that they

have the right from the landlord to lease to you. Also, with any lease longer than three years you are required to register your name under the title deed which is done at the land department.

When we have a case like this in a court it is a very complicated situation for everyone involved because by law if the land owner does not receive payment from the first sub-leasee then he has

the right to reclaim his property.

With this example we don’t want to concentrate on who is cheating who, but rather to make sure that when you come to make a contract together, the person who you are making it with has the right to sign this contract with you.

If not then you may lose a lot of time and money as it is very difficult to prove your rights in the court. Whenever it is necessary

to make a contract please use a lawyer to check it for you and to protect yourself. If you have your own case or any questions regarding law in Thailand please feel free to write to us and we will answer any questions or concerns in this column.

To contact the Lawyer please call: 08-9911-1199 or email: info@pattayapeople.com

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY LUCKY DRAW

The draw of the winners of the “Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Lucky Draw” took place at Central Festival Pattaya Beach shopping mall on Saturday 24. March with dignitaries drawing the lucky winners from thousands of lucky draw tickets.

Speeches from the VIP guests all praised the yearly Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations in Pattaya for being a significant event to bring the citizens of the entire community together in doing good things for our city, especially the Irish community was thanked for all their support to charity and community projects like this event.

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NEXT WEEK FOR ARIES: (Born between 21st March & 20th April) The March 1 full moon says to tweak your happy place, be more comfortable, and have better health. Shine from within and be happier than ever. The new moon on the seventeenth could let you begin to fulfill a dream.

Dream big. On March 20, the sun enters Aries. This is your time of the year to tackle the biggest challenge. You aren’t easily discouraged. Love shines bright with the full moon, a blue moon, on the month’s last day. Don’t worry about coming on too strong or scaring away someone promising. The right person will be drawn to your flame. Be sincere and sensational.

NEXT WEEK FOR TAURUS: (Born between 21st April & 20th May) Get artistic and daring on a small scale for the March 1 full moon. Do miniature needlepoint or scrapbooking just for an hour or two. Get big fun from small efforts. The new moon on the seventeenth is all about social life, connections, and parties. The joy, love, and luck of the Irish are all in the air now. On March 30, Venus enters her home sign of Taurus. Attract all the attention that you could possibly want and enjoy every moment. Get motivated with the full moon, a blue moon, on the last day of the month, and take better care of yourself. Eat, sleep, and dream better, too.

NEXT WEEK FOR GEMINI: (Born between 21st May & 20th June) Be a dedicated stay-at-home for the March 1 full moon. If work or a social group gets over-the-top demanding or ambitious, let home embrace you with custom-made peace and quiet. Career and social standing are impacted by the new moon on the seventeenth. You may choose something else, but you’ll see what’s possible one way or another. Have faith in your many abilities and talents. On March 22, Mercury goes retrograde in Aries. This gives you permission to take things more slowly. Be elegant and exquisite for the full moon, a blue moon, on the last day of the month. Others may prefer brash and exciting. Let them.

NEXT WEEK FOR CANCER: (Born between 21st June & 22nd July Let friends and neighbors keep you running during the March 1 full moon. Your own inclinations might lead you off in a glorious but dead-end direction. The new moon on the seventeenth could show you how big the world really is. It won’t be scary, and it may not last long, but welcome every “ah ha” moment that you have. You may want these insights later. On March 29, the sun squares Saturn in Capricorn.

Learn a valuable lesson from someone else’s difficulty. Think quality downtime for the full moon, and blue moon, on the month’s last day. Perhaps invite over an exclusive few.

NEXT WEEK FOR LEO: (Born between 23rd July & 22nd August) Big money concerns and other people’s big plans come with the March 1 full moon. Trust your instincts and then fully commit to a new project or work already in progress. At the new moon on the seventeenth, let the outside world make its mad demands and requests on your time and attention. You don’t have to comply. You’ll be nice about it, however. On March 20, the sun enters Aries. If you have plans on tap, start them now. If not, make those plans! The full moon, a blue moon, activates your peeps and the neighborhood scene on the month’s last day. Don’t know your neighbors? You may soon.

NEXT WEEK FOR VIRGO: (Born between 23rd August & 22nd September) The March 1 full moon starts your month off with a flash bang of self-confidence and fully deserved self-importance.

Be modest, but be fully you. The new moon on the seventeenth is for love and romance. You may not meet your soul mate, but you could clearly visualize such a person. Bask in the romantic glow of the day. On March 22, Mercury goes retrograde in Aries. Reexamine something you’ve recently started. You could probably improve on it. The full moon, a blue moon, brings moneymaking opportunities on the month’s last day. It could also bring a valuable gift or reciprocation of a favor done long ago.

NEXT WEEK FOR LIBRA: (Born between 23rd September & 22nd October) On the March 1 full moon, focus on your daily life or home space. Make one tiny change now and turn an okay place into a haven from the blustery world. At the new moon on the seventeenth, enact your resolution to be healthier and more active. Or to vacuum or clean the litter box more often. Good intentions may lead nowhere, but they’re still good. On March 28, Venus conjoins Uranus. Love could come out of nowhere and surprise you that day. The world loves you on the full moon, a blue moon, on the month’s last day. Be clever and tactful. No one can resist you now.

NEXT WEEK FOR SCORPIO: (Born between 23rd October & 21st November) For the March 1 full moon, romp on the big stage without having to be in the spotlight all the time. Steal the scene or the whole show. Mercury enters Aries on the fifth. A great, wild new idea could strike at any time. On the new moon on March 17, luxuriate in all your favorite, wonderful, even crazy dreams.

Be outrageous, feel romantic, and make no apology. Go for the peace and quiet during the full moon, a blue moon, on the month’s last day. Even if you go out, be quiet within yourself and be happier. Absorb the beauty around you that is usually overlooked.

NEXT WEEK FOR SAGITTARIUS: (Born between 22nd November & 21st December) At the March 1 full moon, be the go-to person at work or in your social group. Perform well and deserve all the rewards. Jupiter goes retrograde on the eighth. Look more closely at what is really lucky for you.

On the new moon of March 17, home is where the biggest and most luscious dreams are. Unless there’s a compelling reason to go out, don’t bother. On the full moon, and blue moon, of the month’s last day, smooth out any social rocky roads or appease a difficult but important person.

Ingenious solutions will come out of nowhere, making it effortless. Be someone else’s magic.

NEXT WEEK FOR CAPRICORN: (Born between 22nd December & 19th January) Appreciate the details of your world on the March 1 full moon. Pay exquisite attention to the small scale as well as the big. On the thirteenth, Venus squares Saturn. A friendship or love relationship could develop some superficial complications. The new moon on March 17 is packed with fun and fantasy with your peeps. Let them come up with the witty ideas. Be gleefully surprised and entertained. Career and social image light up at the full moon, and blue moon, on the month’s last day. Rock that interview, write that resume, relate well with co-workers, win points with management. If freelancing, attract work or good partners.

NEXT WEEK FOR AQUARIUS: (Born between 20th January & 18th February) On the March 1 full moon, don’t let imagined or fantastic money plans or concerns disturb you. Things are fine.

Make big plans, but keep your actions modest and solid for now. The new moon on the seventeenth brings the power to make a bold step toward a financial target. Maybe don’t buy that house now, but visualize that future. On March 28, Venus conjoins Uranus in Aries. Love isn’t getting stale, but it might want some freshening up. On the full moon, and blue moon, of the month’s last day, the world will feel much calmer and more beautiful no matter what happens.

Make it contagious.

NEXT WEEK FOR PISCES: (Born between 19th February & 20th March) Love and romance come naturally with the March 1 full moon. You are not the lackluster partner. No. You are the axle on which the wheel of love turns and depends. On the fourth, the sun conjoins Neptune in Pisces.

This could make a romantic fantasy irresistible. Celebrate a bright, bold new you on the March 17 new moon. You may think you’re the same, but people will know better and value you more.

Appreciate this and live up to it. On the full moon, and blue moon, on the month’s last day, be the arbiter or peacemaker for some argumentative people. It will be easy.

PROPER SONGKRAN FESTIVAL such as play. Kntraiekgawand. J. King make good soup. Songkran Festival parade. The cultural and entertain other play … splash traditional Thai often play this very special day.

And on April 15 is New Year’s day

Is the Thai New Year. Which abide the ancient continuity. And a national culture that is deeply embedded in the beautiful life of people the word “Songkran” comes from a dead language, Ericsson Inc., or move through the means of movement means Thai long.The sun moved into the universe of any dignity. Is any dignity. However, the interpretation of Thai people generally use. Defined only on the sun and time moving into Aries in April only.

Songkran Festival is a tradition of New Year’s in hot countries. Un-

means the day the new era. Is put on merits welcome the new year. Emissions released birds, fish. The charity dedicated to fathers who passed away. The water Dmhaw adult.

The man who for. People respect.

To ask for forgiveness and cry b hat to the new year is similar to the glory of New Life and provide a clean priest Buddha is also honorable national importance. ..

Today also played the same splash. But in the legend of the

Songkran Festival, as well as related traditions. Songkran is always with her. Evidence has shown in the main stone inscription of Wat Praechtupn Magclaram pure.

like the countries discussed in the winter issue of the New Year.

Songkran Day is the day together, including all 3.

On 13 April Mhasgkrants. Day or New Year’s Eve means a big step up grilled or Songkran is the year that orbit the sun into Aries. A major cleaning day. Cleansing the body. And hearts to clean. Start playing a splash on the first day.

14 days on medium or Wannena means is located on the next day from day 1 Mhasgkrants the sun into the Ram already. A day that typically has many local activities

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BANGLADESH NATIONAL DAY

formation of the state of Bangladesh, followed by speeches from the VIP guests, including Pattaya People Media Group Chairman Niels Colov and Jahangir Hossain, President, ThaiBangladsehi Community, as well as the Ambassador, who delivered a fascinating and passionate speech about the recent progress of her country. She spoke about the development of women’s standing in the society and pointed out that the present prime minister is a woman, as are

the leader of the opposition party as well as the speaker of the parliament. She also mentioned that she had proposed to the Mayor of Pattaya to create a sister city relationship between Pattaya and the prime beach resort of Bangladesh. The evening ended

with a dinner and a cultural show with more than 20 dancers, musicians and singers travelling all the way from Bangladesh to this function in Thailand.

Her Excellency Saida Muna Tasneem, Amabassador of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh to the Kingdom of Thailand was the guest of honour at the celebration of the “Independence and National Day of Bangladesh” on Wednesday 28. March at the A-One The Royal Cruise Hotel on Pattaya Beach Road. The function was organized by the ThaiBangladeshi Community in Pattaya and the program started with an explanation of the uprising in 1971 that resulted in the

BRAVE PREGNANT WOMAN CATCH THIEF

Pregnant Miss Saowarod Wansa age 21, was in her room when a Mrs. Chutikan Umpung age 45, came into her room and asked questions how to rent a room, but quickly grabbed a purse with 1,200 baht and a mobile phone from the victims bed. The 9month pregnant and bare footed woman took up the chase of the thief and a motorbike taxi helped her catch the criminal, who had thrown away the stolen good to the side of the road, but witnesses saw that and picked it up. When the police came Mrs. Chutikan admitted to the theft and will now be prosecuted for her crime.

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DR.KAMALJIT SINGH HEALTH TIPS:Foot Detox Spa For several decades, with the development of science, there are all kinds of theories about diseases and caducity The Russian biologist and physiologist, Metchnikoff a winner of the Nobel Prize for Medicine, said in his theory of chronic poisoning, all kinds of toxins in the human body will bring about chronic poisoning.

It is possibly one of the main factors, in people suffering diseases, and premature Aging/ senility. Healthcare experts and scholars worldwide comment, if people doesn’t keep a healthy dietary regime, there could be

around 5kg. Of toxin accumulated in their body.

“We can say most have toxins in their body”.

For an adult, there is around 3kg. ~25kg. Of toxin distributed in different organs including every cell, lymph and skin. The famous Russian (Metchnikoff) and Ukraine experts in detoxification reached the following conclusion based on detoxification therapy with a large data base of patients over many years.

The following data has been accumulated, From detoxification studies with many pa-

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tients, . ** From the intestines: 1kg. of stale excrement; ** From the liver, cholecyst and bile duct, remove 0.5kg of stone, cholesterin embolus; ** From every arthrosis, 0.3kg of inorganic salt; 1.2kg of other wastes (made by drinking, chlorine and nitrate etc.) ** 3kg~5kg of toxin was removed from different Patients.

Over a lifetime (or in the case of an ecological disaster, an alarmingly short time), the human body assimilates a number of toxins. Some of these are in

such trace amounts that we really needn’t worry about them, but it is still wise to eliminate as many toxins in the diet and from your body as possible. · If your using a Rife Matching,, eliminating the dead tumor tissue from the body as quickly as possible is always a bonus · If you are doing a liver detox the ionic foot spa, can aid faster detox · The Diagnostic system incorporated in this unit will let you know the health of the Meridians in the whole body Detox The human body is constituted of cells.

And the cell is made up of cell membranes, cytoplasm and nucleolus.

The cell membrane is the important channel for the substance exchange and stability inside and outside the cell. When the membranes electricity potential is from -70~-90MV, the cell can work well, and remove toxins. With the decay of the bodies function, toxins

cause our cells are electric. Disorders and diseases of the body have

ing, including ridding itself of heavy metals, parasites and other tox-

vibrational frequencies that are incompatible with healthy cells; thus, they disrupt the cells’ natural os-

accumulate. If the cell is damaged, (electrical potential changed), the permeability of membranes de-

cillation and polarity. This disruption creates imbalance and chaos within each affected cell. When

cline and the ability to detoxify decreases.

The human body is electric be-

cells are in an imbalanced state, they are unable to facilitate the body’s functions needed for heal-

ins. But when cells are fully charged, they have more oxygen and are able to experience electrical balance, which results in a feeling of a healthy attitude, vitality, well-being, and enables the body to heal itself. This balance increases our sense of awareness and our sense of the mind/body/ spirit connection. Dark field studies have shown the machines significantly improves oxygen levels.

Foot Spas generate millions of these negative ions during the foot bath session.

This causes the body to absorb as many negative ions as possible.

Ever increasing exposure to toxicity in and around us makes ongoing periodic detoxification essential in order to maintain health and prevent disease. Studies show that an overall balancing effect occurs, along with a significant increase in the number of negative ions. Ions are atoms or molecules that have lost or gained electrons [Free radicals are unpaired electrons]. If the atoms or molecules lose electrons, they become positively charged ions. If they gain electrons, they become negatively charges ions. The ionic technique of cleansing thru feet provides a full body purge of all vital organs, resulting in reduced menopause symptoms, menstrual cramps, sexual health problems, skin problems, acne, sleep problems, restlessness, stress, toothaches, vaginal dryness, wrinkles, candida and yeast infections. The internal cleansing also results in faster disease healing and injury recovery.

Many addicted people must undergo a detox before they embark on a treatment plan. Detox is the process of getting the alcohol or other drugs out of the addicted person’s system.

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Continued from page 20 Water has an almost perfect balance of positive and negative ions.

Since the body is composed of about 70% water, its ability to interact with water is very high.

When you immerse a body mass into water, the vibrational frequency of the water will affect the vibrational frequency of the body due to the interaction of the mag-

netic and electrical fields. Consequently, the Detoxification Foot Spa unit is one of the best detox products. It is an exceptionally wonderful and natural healing tool.

It is painless, with no drugs, and no harmful side effects.

“The toxin accumulation lowers the immune system, and promotes premature senility and ill -health etc.

Its effect can be tested and compared by blood test, urine test etc other regular tests before and after” The detox foot spa characters The detox foot spa is developed on the basis of physics, physiology, electrochemistry, dialysis, ion tophoresis and toxicology. It can activate the cells, improve the activity of the cells, repair the cells by using feet channel therapy, the

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cell therapy and targeted natural detoxification therapy.

The Advantages of the detox foot spa The health of a person relies on the electrical potential/charge in the body. If healthy, he or she should have approx. 80% negative electrical potential/charge (negative ions) and 20% positive (positive ions). But the human

body is like a giant magnet that attracts and holds onto toxins.

Heavy metals, partially oxidized fats, dissimilated proteins, cholesterol deposits, uric acid, plaque,

lactic acid and the vast array of chemicals that pervade our water, air and food attach themselves in

body through a process called osmosis.

Osmosis is a scientific term used

ionized form to joints, organs arteries, nerves and tissues. These toxins disrupt normal body functions creating an environment for disease, allergies, and immune

to describe the movement of particles through a cellular membrane from a higher concentration to a lower concentration. The lower concentration in this case refers

system problems.

Ion generating technology has been around for several decades.

It is this technology that is the secret to success in the Ion-Cleanse process by using an alternating positive and negative ion charge during the same treatment. This important discovery now makes it possible to remove unwanted toxic material from everyone regardless of the electrical charges the toxin may hold.

to the ion field set up by the system in the water. Often times it is possible to reduce pain, swelling, edema and other symptoms caused by a long-term life style and a chronic toxic buildup in the body. The long term effectiveness of the detoxification process depends on the other life-enhancing and life style changes that the patient is willing to make.

Purgative Detoxification, Easy and Healthy It is an external detoxification method, which removes toxins through your feet. The body detoxifies while you are comfortably seated with your feet placed in a container of warm water. This is a very efficient way to remove toxic accumulations regardless of where they are located in the body. The IonCleanse Process generates a stream of positive and negative ions (charged atoms), which attract and attach themselves to oppositely charged toxic particles and draws them out of the body through the skin. Each session takes about 30 minutes.

The array goes into the water with

Ions are charged atoms that have gained or lost an electron, which causes them to set up a magnetic field capable of attracting and neutralizing oppositely charged particles and pulling them out of the

the hands, feet, or body, and the power supply delivers a small amount of direct current into the array, which causes the metals within it, in combination with water, and salt, to generate positively and negatively charged ions.

The detox foot spa has been reported to improve the following symptoms.

· Increase the static energy of the body. · Activate the cells and adjust the vegetative nerve. · Boost the metabolism and enhance the immunity. · Purify the blood and prevent the arteriosclerosis. · Stimulate the Digestive system. ·Reduce the burden on the liver. · Boost the intestines and stomach function · Get rid of aches and increase wound healing. · Physical therapy massage.

Dr.Kamaljit Singh M.D. (A.M), PhD Chief Consultant/Managing Director.

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25th April – ANZAC DAY Anzac Day is the solemn day of remembrance of those Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who have fought and died for their country, and is marked annually on the anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign of the First World War. Aussies all over Pattaya will be having BBQs and special events to mark the occasion.

27th April to 1st May TOP OF THE GULF REGATTA The 14th Top of the Gulf Regatta will take place 27th April to 1st May, 2018 in the waters of the Gulf of Thailand, headquartered at the Ocean Marina Yacht Club.

Participating keelboats and multihulls are provided free berthing in the marina for the duration of the regatta, giving all sailors and boat owners peace of mind and convenience, allowing everyone to enjoy four days of exciting and competitive racing and the onshore camaraderie and social events each evening.

Encouraging boats of all sizes and sailors of all abilities to enjoy racing in the Gulf of Thailand, the 2018 Top of the Gulf Regatta includes up to 12 classes, including keelboats, multihulls, one-design Platus (competing for the Coronation Cup), beach catamarans, dinghies, Optimists (competing for the Thailand Optimist National Championships), and an IOM Class RC Yachts.

Dinghy classes and the IOM Class RC Yachts will compete on three separate inshore courses, and all have their own independent race management.

rating all of the Chakri Kings.

With the ASAF Youth Sailing Cup (3rd to 6th May, 2018) taking place immediately after the Top of the Gulf Regatta, also in Pattaya at the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, it’s a great opportunity for dinghy sailors to get in some racing practice and familiarize themselves with the local conditions in advance.

Contact Ocean Marina Yacht Club for more details.

PATTAYA PLAYERS. You are more creative and funnier than you think you are. Prove it to yourself at the Pattaya Players’ FREE COMEDY IMPROV WORKSHOP every Wednesday at 7 PM at the White Horse Pub, Eastern Grand Palace Hotel, Soi Khao Talo (GPS Location: 12.909871,100. 900562 (la,ln)).

Create original theatre comedy instantly, under the direction of awardwinning playwright and director Sheldon Penner. Play theatre games and perform for one another in a friendly, no-pressure, supportive environment. Everybody welcome, aged 12 or over. No experience necessary. Just the desire to play, laugh and have fun! For more information and to reserve a place on the session, please contact Sheldon at sheldon@sheldonpenner.com.

CHAKRI MEMORIAL DAY Apr 6, 2018, Chakri Memorial Day observes the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty and the founding of Krung Thep (Bangkok) by King Buddha YodfaChulaloke the Great in 1782.

Chakri Memorial Day is a national public holiday. On this day Thai’s will be seen proudly waving and baring the colours of the Thai flag with religious ceremonies being held all over Thailand commemo-

SONGKRAN FESTIVAL starts 13th April. In Pattaya until 19th April. Contact: 1337.

BARS & CLUBS HOTEL & RESTAURANTS BEEFEATER STEAK HOUSE AND PUB in arcade opposite Mike Mall on Second Road. Tel: 038 720 926.

LINDA’S RESTAURANT. Located opposite Jomtien Complex at 315/ 177-180 Thappraya Road. Telephone: 038 252 726 or www.lindarestaurant.com

CENTARA GRAND MIRAGE BEACH RESORT on Wong Amat Beach, North Pattaya. Acqua Restaurant in main lobby. Open Friday to Sunday from 6 to 11pm.

Call for reservations at 038 714 981.

MERCURE PATTAYA HOTEL Grill and Chill by the Pool. Enjoy a leisurely evening with a succulent BBQ buffet freshly prepared by chefs. Friday only 333 baht nett for traditional BBQ Style. Saturdays features fresh BBQ Seafood at 599 baht nett. Kids 50% discount. Promotion of 3 carafes of wine for 500 baht per person. Further information and reservations call 038 425 050, www.mercurepattaya.com

INTERCONTINENTAL PATTAYA RESORT (formerly Sheraton) Location: Pratamnak Hill. Contact: 038 259 888.

PIC KITCHEN Jazz Pit Pub Soi 5 off Second/ Beach Roads. Tel: 038 428 374.

SUGAR HUT RESORT on Thappraya Road presents The Art of Jazz Guitar with Thomas Reimer, one of the best European guitar players. Every day except Tuesday from 6.30pm-10pm.

Tel: 084 865 1355.

TAVERN BY THE SEA restaurant on Pattaya Beach Road near Amari Pattaya Hotel. Telephone: 038 418 419.

THAI GARDEN RESORT Buffet from 6pm-9pm with resident band. 399 baht net per person.

Children under 12 years: 199 baht. Free for children under 4 years old. Mon: Pizza & Pasta. Tues: BBQ. Wed: Multi Cuisine Buffet.

Thurs: German Buffet & Roast Pig. Fri: Thai Buffet. Sat: International Buffet. Sun: Steaks & Skewer Buffet. Location: 179 North Road, North Pattaya. Tel: 038 370 614.

EVENTS YEAR ROUND BALAJI YOGA Special Yoga training workshop by Ravinder Jangra from India. Friday: 6.45pm-7.45pm and 8pm-9pm and Saturday at 6pm. Located near Cucumber Restaurant off South Pattaya Road. Contact (English): 089 748 6204.

CHESS CLUB with Grand Master - at Brau House, Second Road, near Soi 7. Play every Tuesday at 7pm. Free entry. Lessons available. Call Gerhard: 081 159 5341 or email caissas_erbe@yahoo.de DEUTSCHSPRACHIGER EXPATS CLUB meets on first Saturday of every month at 10am in the Chaimongkol Royal Temple, South Pattaya Road. www.pattayaexpatsclub.ch DUTCH SOCIETY IN PATTAYA (Nederlandse Vereniging Thailand Pattaya); president Martin Brands, secretary Dick Koger. Social club for all Dutch-speaking people in and around Pattaya. Weekly and monthly activities. See website www.nvtpattaya.org for latest information.

FOOTBALL Six-a-Side on artificial grass pitch, every Wednesday at 6.30pm at Planet Football, Siam Country Club Road. Phone: 038 248 212. Open Daily 8am to midnight.

NORTH STAR LIBRARY Thai Language Classes: Conversation & basic vocabulary at 10.15am-noon & 1pm to 2.30pm, Monday to

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ROTARY CLUB OF EASTERN SEABOARD. President Rodney Charman, Secretary Jan Abbink. English speaking Rotary Club.

Meeting every Thursday from 5.30pm. at Siam Bayshore Resort, Pratumnak Road (also pedestrian entrance on Pattaya Beach Road, near Bali Hai pier). Meeting starts 6.00pm. Specialized in PATTAYA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Info: HS0ZIN (Paul) 087 043 humanitarian projects all over Thailand and neighbouring countries.

See also website www.rotary-es.org.

1408 or pauldaviesradio@hotmail.com.

Friday. Cost: Library members: 100 baht per session. Non-members: 200 baht per session. Private Class: 200 baht. Sukhumvit Road near Redemptorist Center. Call: 038 716 755 or 081 575 4854. northstarlibrary@hotmail.com.

PATTAYA BACKGAMMON LEAGUE. B.G. House & Restaurant 315/ VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF USA Social group helping US 17-18, Thepprasit Road, (off Thappraya Road). League Tournaments veterans & dependants with free assistance about Administration, on Sundays: 2.00pm. Info: 081 664 9085 or www.blot.asia Social Security & Service related agencies. Post meetings every 2nd Tuesday, 1pm at Hogsbreath Saloon, 148 78/79 Sukhumvit Road on PATTAYA BRIDGE CLUB: upstairs of Altos Restaurant, 144/99 Soi 46-3 (formerly Soi Batman). Informal gathering: Tuesdays & Thappraya Road (near Bali Hai flyover). Monday, Wednesday & Fri- Wednesdays from 11:30am. Info: Eric Larsen (Post Commander). day at 1.00pm. Contact Jeremy Watson 085 818 2172. Tel: 038 423 462. www.bridgewebs.com/jomtien E-mail or call us about any upcoming events: We are here PATTAYA EXPATS CLUB Meet Fridays at Mercure Hotel, Soi 15 off to serve you so please give plenty of notice beforehand Second Road. From 10am for breakfast. 11.30am programme to provide a positive widespread service for your event. starts. Tel: 081 001 6372.

Tel: 038 427 585. news@pattayapeople.com or ROYAL BRITISH LEGION THAILAND Tel: 089 807 2335. info@pattayapeople.com.

ROTARY CLUB OF PATTAYA Monday meetings 19.00 PM at Town-in-Town Hotel, Central Road, Tel.: 08 991 1199

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Stocks rally as US-China talks allay trade war fears

US stock futures drove global shares up on Monday, following reports that the United States and China started negotiations to improve American access to Chinese markets, alleviating worries of a trade war between the two.

E-Mini futures for the S&P 500 jumped over 1 per cent, whilst Japan’s Nikkei eradicated previous losses of 1.3 per cent to finish 0.7 higher.

The MSCI index moved up by 0.4 per cent, a positive move following the 0.5 per cent fall.

Elsewhere in Europe, Germany’s Dax, France’s Cac and Britain’s FTSE were all around 0.3 per cent higher.

It was reported by the Wall Street Journal that Steven Mnuchin, US Treasury Secretary, and Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative, announced Washington wants China to present a letter to Liu He, newly appointed Vice Premier who supervises China’s economy.

Suggestions that talks were being held between the world’s largest and second largest economies dispelled fears of a mounting trade war, triggered after President Trump announced tariffs on Chinese goods, on top of import duties on steel and aluminium, resulting in a bold response from Beijing.

In addition, the US agreed to exempt South Korea from steel tariffs, instead levying a quota on steel imports as both countries renegotiate their trade deal.

The benchmark share index in South Korea rose 0.8 per cent.

According to Nick Twidale, chief operating officer at Rakuten Securities Australia: “If we do start to hear more favourable news from the US administration and indeed from the Chinese side over the next few trading sessions, then we may see a sharp reversal of the recent moves in the market.”

That said, a large number of investors remained circumspect due to the considerable uncertainty on where any such bilateral talks may lead.

“Protectionism remains a source of volatility and downside risk for equities. Asia ex-Japan equity outperformance is in part a function of faster growth and capital inflows - both clearly at risk in a trade war,” affirmed analysts at JP Morgan.

boost their fintech sectors by improving their access to global markets.

The UK-Australia ‘FinTech Bridge’, signed in London on Thursday, will deepen ties between the Australian and UK governments and regulatory agencies, according to Australian Treasurer, Scott Morrison.

Mr Morrison commented: “We will work to identify emerging trends, share policy developments, and position firms for the challenges of entering a foreign market…It will provide exciting new opportunities for trade and investment into the future, in an ever-increasingly digital world where innovation and competitive edge are paramount. ”Importantly, it presents fintech firms on both sides of the Bridge with a fast track to pursue international expansion and hit the ground running.”

The deal includes collaboration between the two countries to spot developing fintech trends and policy issues; sharing of regulatory knowhow and experience to facilitate the entry of new fintech firms into each other’s regulatory environment; enhancing trade and investment flows; and encouraging engagement between Australian and UK fintech sector agencies to negotiate various opportunities.

Currently, says KPMG, the British fintech sector is worth about £7 billion annually, according to the Australian government, and raised £1.3 billion of investment last year. Investment in Australian fintech reached a high of over US$656 million in 2016.

Christopher Woolard, executive director of strategy and competition at the FCA, the UK’s financial services regulator, observed: “Cooperation between regulators is a vital part of helping innovative businesses across international jurisdictions to flourish and bring their products to market for the benefit of consumers. ”Back in 2016, when we signed the original agreement with ASIC [Australian Securities and Investments Commission], we stated that we hoped that it would be the first of many to come. I am pleased to say that this has certainly been the case.”

For his part, ASIC commissioner John Price said: “ASIC and the FCA have developed an immensely beneficial relationship on fintech, including through our quarterly information sharing calls.”

In November last year, ASIC signed a similar agreement with Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) to provide mutual understanding on financial innovation. Previously the regulator has entered into similar agreements with Japan and Hong Kong, amongst others.

U.S. firms seek clarity on tariff plans

U.S. firms are calling on the government to clarify its positions on steel and aluminium tariffs after the White House announced a major step back of proposals revealed by President Trump at the beginning of March.

The rules, as enforced on Friday, exempted EU countries as well as six UK and Aussie regulators create ‘FinTech other nations of 25 per cent on steel and 10 per cent on aluminium Bridge’ until 1 May. The UK and Australia have signed an agreement that is designed to The excluded countries include Canada, Brazil, Mexico and South Ko-

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Small Gaming Business for sale in Pattaya Ideal business for a Foreigner, who could run this business with his Thai partner working only a few hours every day.

The cash price for this business: 750,000 Baht Please email : info@pattayapeople.com Tel: 0899111199

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rea, the four biggest exporters of steel to the States in 2017. According to the American Action Forum, around 66 per cent of all American steel imports and 55 per cent of aluminium ones are from the exempted countries.

The exemptions were widely championed by sectors reliant on steel and aluminium heavy sectors, such as construction and energy, which had previously warned that the levies would increase costs and trigger job losses.

However, shares in steel firms AK Steel, Nucor and US Steel, which had risen in response to Donald Trump’s original tariffs announce-

ment, had by the end of last week fallen down to their lowest 2018 point. Meanwhile shares in Century Aluminum, the firm that has been the highest profile supporter of aluminium tariffs, also dropped significantly as news of the proposed exemptions started to break.

The Trump administration has said that it will “closely monitor” imports of steel and aluminium from the exempted nations, and that it could introduce quotas “as appropriate” to cap those sales. It also said that the President could change the tariff regime at any time, including stopping exemptions or exempting more countries. The CEO of Century Aluminium, Michael Bless, says he is confident that the government was “headi ng in the right direction” to implement a system that would limit imports and enable currently closed American aluminium smelters to reopen. Century is, according to reports, investing $100m and employing more than 300 people to bring a Kentucky-based smelter back to full capacity – it is currently operating at only 40 per cent.

Mr Bless said: “Given our confidence, we are voting with our pocket books. They are following through on their stated obligations, and we are going to follow through on ours.”

On Friday, global stock markets come under heavy pressure on fears over the rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China – the world’s largest and second largest economies, respectively – and how global economic growth and corporate earnings will be impacted.

President Donald Trump confirmed tariffs on Thursday on up to $60bn in annual Chinese imports. He stated that China must pay for decades of unfairly acquiring American intellectual property. In response, Beijing unveiled plans to impose levies on 128 U.S. products, representing approximately $3bn in imports.

Currently Broadgate Securities Pattaya are offering no cost or obligation financial health check. Following the referendum in the UK we are recommending anyone who has a frozen UK pension to get a valuation and a better understanding of how you could be affected. We can find this information out for you through our pensions administration team. For expatriate offshore investment advice from the world’s largest offshore financial brokerage contact Broadgate’s Pattaya office on 038 489371 or email greg.hirst@broadgatesecurities.com

CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE Update : 1 Effective From : 8:30 Currency Description

DATE : 27TH MARCH 2018

[Unit : Baht per 1 unit of foreign currency] Bank Note

Currency Description

Buying Rates Selling Rates US DOLLAR $50-$100 US DOLLAR $5-$20 US DOLLAR $1-$2 EURO BRITISH POUND STERLING JAPANESE YEN:100 SINGAPORE DOLLAR HONG KONG DOLLAR KOREAN WON SWISS FRANC AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR MALAYSIAN RINGGIT SOUTH AFRICAN RAND SWEDISH KRONA CANADIAN DOLLAR DANISH KRONE

31.28 31.28 31.28 39.13 44.86 29.9 24.11 4.02 33.30 24.60 3.84 24.59 5.25

31.4 31.33 31.31 39.45 45.93 30.44 24.21 4.10 0.03 33.71 25.03 8.35 2.95 3.87 24.65 5.29

Bank Note Buying Rates Selling Rates

NORWEGIAN KRONE NEWZEALAND DOLLAR INDIAN RUPEE CHINESE YUAN PHILIPPINE PESO TAIWAN DOLLAR BAHRAINI DINAR SAUDI ARABIAN RIYAL INDONESIAN RUPIAH UAE DIRHAM OMANI RIAL BRUNEI DOLLAR RUSSIAN RUBLE VIETNAMESE DONG

GOLD

4.10 23.08 0.52 5.10 0.00 -

4.13 23.62 5.27 0.79 1.34 87.08 9.16 0.00 9.26 85.3 24.05 0.73 0.00

Buy: 19,450 Baht. Sell: 20,400 Baht

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MEETING EVERY FRIDAY AT 11.00 AM AT MERCURE HOTEL, OFF PATTAYA 9TH ROAD THE HONORARY BOARD ADVISORS Pattaya Expats Club are honoured and happy to have the support and advice from a number of Thai dignitaries. In the following find a list of the people who constitute the Honorary Board Advisors to Pattaya Expats Club.

Lt.General Suchinda Suthiphongs Lt.General Chatchai Tammaraksah, KhunyingTidarat Tammaraksah Khun Ittipol Khunplome, Mayor of Pattaya City Khun Niran Wattanasartsatorn, Former Mayor of Pattaya City Khun Chanyut Hengtrakool, Former Member of P a r l i a ment Pol. Co. Nanthawut Suwanlaong Superintedent.

Pattaya City Police Station Pol. Col. Somnuk Changate, Banglamung Superintendent Khun Sansak Ngampiches, Senior politician in Pattaya Khun Revat Pholookin, Senior politician in Pattaya Dr. Sanya Viravaidya CEO Pattaya International Hospital Khun Sanga Kitsamrej Owner of the SK Group of companies and President of UPE Khun Surat Mekavarakul, Owner of Mike Business Group Khun Paisan Bundityanon, Owner of Rabbit Resort Pattaya Khun Somchai Manothavorn Advisor to the Mayor of Pattaya Khun Sopin Theppajug Owner of Diana Group of companies Dr. Prasan Stianrapapongs, Specialist in Preventative Medicine at Bangkok Pattaya Hospital Pol.Col. Suuwan Chiewnawintawat Pol.Lt. Col. Aroon Promphan Pol.Col. Chanapat Nawaruk Khun Suttikorn

Jearpaitoon, Owner of Alangkarn Pattaya Khun Sucreep Krajai President of Esarn Association Pattaya Lt. Gen. Padoongsaak Padoong noradaid Pol. Lt. Col. Songprode Sirisukha Khun Ronnakit Aegasing Khun Wutisak Rermkitkarn Khun Verawat Khakhai Khun Wattana Chantanawaranon Khun Poonpol Kamuttira Club Founders : Pete Mills and Preben Hansen BOARD OF TRUSTEES: In order of Election: Niels Colov, President, CEO Richard Ravensdale, past Vice Pesident, Meeting Manager Colin de Jong, Charity Chair William Hurndell Brian Maxey Bruno Keller, Manager, German Language PEC. Jahir Khan, Theo Hitz, Dave Wilson Dan Schwartz, Programme Manager John Coughtrie Chamnong Anusat-utai.

Treasurer Daniel Sztanke, President, French PEC Preben Hansen Christian Foerster, cashier Bob Donald.

Peter Anders, Membership Coordinator Pattaya Expats Club Co. Ltd. Directors: William Hurndell, Michael Withers, Herman van Gucht and Frans Moret.

Members of the Volunteer “Production Team”: Capt Dechasa Tonsung-nern, Pirunya Anuntakool, Peter Hyland Eddie Farrington Loran Davidson, Guest Speaker Bookings Jan Kahl

Expats Group Medical

By Pattaya Insurance Center Max Age 70 & renew till 75

Premium From 20,497 ß /Year(Plan1) Contact Neng: neng611@hotmail.com Association of Thailand Expats Clubs Pattaya Expats Club: 081 001 6372. www.pattayaexpatsclub.info Chiang Mai Expats Club: 0-8532-10273 www.chiangmaiexpatsclub.com German Language PEC: www.pattayaexpatsclub.ch French Language PEC: 090 124 5611 Finnish Language PEC: rkiho@yahoo.de Scandinavian Expats Club of Pattaya: 081 523 6080.

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PATTAYA CLUB

EXPATS

Established 2001 Website: www.pattayaexpatsclub.info Email: contact@ pattayaexpatsclub.info Pattaya Expats Club Co. Ltd. Tel. 081 001 6372 E-Newsletter FREE to all submit your first name & email address on the home page of PECs website and it will be emailed to you each week. Or to view it on-line, go to Current Newsletter page.

PEC Meeting Programme – Fridays, 30th March 2018 phone calling card business in 1990.

Mr. Weinerth has worn many hats. He is the designer and builder of LES DOMES, a Human-

have: Mr.C.V.Gaiki, the founder member of M V G Cancer Foundation is in Thailand. The Foundation works on the principle CANCER: PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE. Our

meeting room. This is PEC Members programme segment, for all those practical questions on life in Thailand in general, and in FunTown in particular. Also during this session if you are new in town

mission is to educate the people about cancer and explain how to take precautions by simple controlling day to day living style. Our main aim to increase the awareness of cancer and remove the fear from the mind.

or to the meeting, feel free to grab the microphone and introduce yourself to the group and ask any questions you may have.

Friday, 30 March, 2018 Our guest speaker for Friday 30 March is Jerry Weinerth, President of Circulator’s Promotional Services, Inc. In his presentation to the Ex-Pat Club, Jerry will tackle a fascinating topic…. ‘How to find true love in Thailand with little or no monetary investment’.

About Jerry Weinerth Jerry was born in Saint Louis, Missouri. At the age of 10 he became an entrepreneur by starting an ice

istic Retreat Center high in the Malibu mountains. He is an accomplished musician, performer, producer, and director in the entertainment industry. He is also an Air Force veteran.

During his career, Jerry has worked and studied with, and been inspired by renowned luminaries, including Dr. R. Buckminster Fuller, WW. Deming, Marshall Thurber, Anthony Robbins, Jack Canfield, and Werner Erhard.

NEWS.. PATTAYA SERVICE CENTRE is offering a NEW (Pacific Cross) Health Insurance – higher cost, higher cover, initial application up to 80 years of age (renewal through to 90 yrs). http://

Club TV Reports. Our PEC weekly meeting content has a generous segment on Pattaya People Television, shown on Sophon Cable here in our local area. And if you live further away, you can view this Club resource via your PC too. Just visit this website and view our current weeks report or any one of a library of past meeting video clips. (https://www.youtube.com/user/ PattayaPeopleMedia/videos) Please suggest Main Feature Speakers for our weekly Meetings and contact Dan Schwartz danielbschwartz@gmail.com, dan@pattayaexpatsclub.info PEC’s Programme Manager. Give your suggested ‘lead’, with contact info but please do not fix dates in advance. (Next available date is: 27 April 2018).

cream delivery service during summer vacations, and he has been doing business ever since.

At 25 he was Vice President and Director of the world’s largest newspaper promotion company.

In 1974 he founded CPS, Inc. CPS enrolled 10 million new home delivery subscribers to newspapers across the globe. The company entered the pre-paid tele-

Contact him at: Email: anewstartguy@aol.com

pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ insurance/

Club News, and Notices PEC Club President Niels Colov.

Open Mic Forum – Open forum with Club Member and Performing Artist Barry Upton, as Moderator for the interactive discussion session. It’s a lively mutual exchange of information, with a little humour and advice from Asia hands and expats in the

Open Mic Forum Club Member and Performing Artist Barry Upton!.

And… Friday 6 April 2018 we

PEC Visa Advice Desk

Darren Mcgarry from Key Visa Company attends Pattaya Expats Club on the “Visa & Immigration Information Desk” with all the latest updated information to answer all Club members queries.

PEC Members Lucky Draw Free entry tickets for the next week’s meeting.

In the main lobby is our ‘Expat Expo‘, tables with information and staff from expert contributors in their field – Sponsors The Pattaya International Hospital table usually includes regular FREE testing of blood group and pressure, and on the first Sunday of each month bloodsugar level tests. (A blood sugar test requires fasting for 8 hours prior to the test).

AA Insurance – The PEC’s own ‘low cost group health policy’ is available from AA Insurance Brokers, alongside many other types of Insurance, run by a dedicated

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team with many years experience in the insurance field in Thailand and abroad. AA Insurance Brokers works in partnership with the leading insurance companies in Thailand and combine high quality service with excellent value for money for insurance in Thailand.

Contact them at: 038-415795, or peter@aainsure.net

port Office procedure for Renewal or Replacing a British Passport when in Thailand. The application must be made by the ‘Passport Holder’ in Bangkok.

Visit this website to see a simple explanation of the procedure. http://www.keyvisathailand.com/ services/renewing-uk-passportsin-thailand/

Suthipong Law Center Co. Ltd, attends on a weekly basis. If you are a member and have a legal query, then this is your chance to get advice free in the club from lawyer Khun Suthipong Trakulsak.

038-413616, or 081-914 8193.

Suthipong Law Centre is on 3rd Road 247/122 Moo 10, Pattaya 3rd Road. (www.suthiponglaw.com) Key Visa Co Ltd, represented

by Darren McGarry, offer free advice on expats’ Immigration queries – please show your members card. Key Visa also provide our members with a 10% discount and special Visa Run services to Cambodia at 1,800 for Members only. Key Visa has a monthly update email service for members.

Sign up at: (www.keyvisathailand.com).

Darren can also be reached on his mobile at: 0810045397. Key Visa now offers a new service, handling Income letters and is approved by the UK Embassy. Also find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ keyvisathailand) sign up there and get daily up dates on visa changes and tips how to stay legal. We are situated directly opposite the

Pattaya Service Centre – a one stop solution for – Insurance – medical, accident, car, motorcycle, house, condo, boat, shop, office and travel cover.

Special discount group medical for members. Contact K. Neng on 084 003 6030, neng611@hotmail.com.

Tours & Travel, air tickets, package tours. Property sales & rentals. Business services, company formations, contracts, work permits, visa, accounting. Legal civil / criminal litigation and Notary services. Contact K. Jahir on 086 394 0863, jahirkhan@hotmail.com.

Life Membership is just 750 Baht and only by personal application at any meeting of the Club. This one-time joining fee provides a Photo-ID Card – no renewals needed, and offers many member services, a free copy of the Pattaya People Newspaper (now published every other week) on Sundays by showing your entry ticket and member card, entry to our weekly lucky draw, discounts from some area businesses as well. Bring two very small pho-

20150. The Hotel website has a http:// location map: www.mercurepattaya.com This Soi runs from 2nd Road to Soi Bua Khaow. If you walk through THE AVENUE, on 2nd Road, to the back, you will be in Soi 15, turn right, walk about 50 meters (past Pattaya Bay Resort), and you will see the Mercure on your left. Bring a friend.

via paper application forms, to reissue a card, for a trace service fee of 100 Baht. (It is not refundable if we are unable to confirm a previous life membership.)

PEC has 7 different ‘Help Contacts’, from our volunteers…

For General Inquiries email <contact@pattaya expatsclub.info>.

Or call Richard on 081 001 6372.

Or call Brian on 089 604 3646.

Or call Bob on 098 579 9886.

Or call Jahir on 086 394 0863.

And… For Legal assistance call Lawyer Khun Suthipong Trakulsak, 08 1914 8193, (www.suthiponglaw.com) (Emergency cover 24/7) For Legal assistance call EXPAT LAW CO. Ltd, 09 1239 3495, email: (mikefromcanada100 @gmail.com) (Emergency cover 24/7) British Embassy – If you require any advice including emergency assistance, please telephone the British Embassy in Bangkok on 02 305 8333. Please make an appointment. If you are in the UK please call the Foreign and Commonwealth Office London on 020 7008 1500 for assistance.

US Embassy has a local Pattaya representative for help. Warden Bobby Brooks (email: bobby@bobbybrooks.com) call 084-158 0785.

For location, website & email see: (www.mercurepattaya.com) (www.pattayaexpatsclub.info) (contact@pattayaexpatsclub.info) Members, Now on Wednesdays between 1700 and 1800, members are invited to play a social game of six-a-side football at the state-of-the-art artificial grass stadium, “Planet Football” located on Siam Country Club Road, Cost is now only 40B per person.

The Club’s deep sea fishing trips are organised monthly by James Duffy, call 082 211 4879 for dates, or email: jd_scotgem@yahoo.com Trips leave 4am and return 6pm, usually from Sattahip. Show member card please.

Join our Badminton group – currently played by our members at Diamond Badminton Centre on Pattaya Third Road, near Soi 17 traffic lights, at 6.30 pm two evenings per week. Ask Meeting Manager Jahir, call him on 084 3489 501, and please show member cards.

sion is just a few minutes away – at Memorial or PIH. Another great reason to be a member and attend Pattaya Expats Club Meetings is that Lucky Draw Prizes are drawn each Sunday. We have free entry to the next meeting plus an assortment of other donated.

We meet at the Hotel Mercure, Entry Tickets are sold from 9:50AM – 11.20AM. If you arrive for Breakfast, your entry fee is 200B for members and 220B for guests, if you come after breakfast ends at 1120am, then cost is only 100B for all including Coffee, Tea, Water and the excellent support facilities during the meeting.

Speakers from 11:30 am. The table plan is in a friendly format of tables for four – so please allow the ‘gaps’ to be filled by new arrivals at your table. We are a friendly Expats helping Expats advice forum.

At our Friday Club Meetings:

car park entrance of BIG C in South Pattaya. Key Visa also has a Skype account if you don’t want to spend money calling add them at: KEYVISACO. Another change to British Pass-

tos and your card will be prepared and laminated right away by our club staff. Our membership table is open from 1030am until 1130am. Have you lost your PEC Life Member Card? We can trace records in our database and

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PEC Special Interest Groups– these are all FREE access for those holding a club membership.

Some incur costs.

Six-A-Side Football for PEC

The PEC’s free ‘DVD and Book Swap’ table, in the Pool area next to the buffet, is a ‘member to member’ service. Donate stock and take 1:1. Please bring books, magazines and DVD’s you’ve already enjoyed, and swap them.

Our DVD stock is shrinking. Please be fair – This is a swap (not swipe) initiative! Plus, our takeaway Information Centre leaflets, publications and business cards from hundreds of ‘member to member services’ in Pattaya, is in the foyer display until the end of each meeting.

Pattaya International Hospital Health Desk has a medical team in our foyer. If unwell, make your way to the Health desk or alert staff immediately. Hospital admis-

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Pattaya Expats Club has 4 Help Lines.

Call 081 001 6372, 089 604 3646, 098 579 9886, 086 394 0863 for general enquiries.

Legal emergencies either call Khun Michael A. Lieberman 091 239 3495 or Khun Suthipong Trakulsak, 081 914 8193.

(Both 24 hour call out service to Police Stn).

Please dress appropriately for a hotel setting. Thai culture is governed by respect, so the way you dress reflects how you respect yourself and others. But we are informal, so short sleeved shirts covering shoulders and chest and shorts are fine.

Why not come along Friday morning (9:50am Brunch, 11:30 Programme start) to the Hotel Mercure, Soi 15 behind The Avenue, 2nd Road and Soi 15. Hotel Mercure address: 484 Moo 10, Pattaya Second Road Soi 15,

Register for our weekly e-newsletter, via PEC website home page where you can scroll down to boxes for your name and e-mail address. When you receive a confirming e-mail, click on the link to start receiving the e-newsletter.

(Visit www.pattayaexpatsclub.info) As ‘mother club’ in Thailand for live foreigners advice forums we assisted through the ‘Association of Thailand Expats Clubs’ similar clubs to be founded, with Constitutions, in Pattaya city and from Chiangmai to Koh Samui.

French Language Pattaya Expats Club — Committee present for information every Tuesday from 10.00 to 12.00 hrs.at ‘Residence Wiwat’ 292/4 Moo 10 Soi Bonkai 8, Pattaya.

Monthly meeting every 2nd Thursday at 15.00 hrs at the Bangkok Pattaya Hospital on Sukhumvit Road. See: www.clubensemble-thailande.com or call 09 0124 5611 PEC Finnish Section – Now Closed until 3rd week of October for Holidays. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each Month, 10:30am at Sandbar by The Sea, DongTan Beach, Jomtien, Please contact: Ritva (email: rkiho@yahoo.de) OR Jarmo (email: jarmo.karina@gmail.com) for more information.

CLUB INFO MEMBERSHIP: New membership cards are laminated at the meeting.

Bring 2 very small p h o t o s to become a new Member.

Life Membership is 750 Baht including buffet worth 200 Baht.

Health Insurance: The club offers members a fantastic discounted group medical policy from AXA Insurance Company that’s 30 % less than similar group policies. Contact Khun Neng at Pattaya Service

Center for more details. neng611@hotmail.com WEBSITE: The Pattaya Expats Club has a great website with lots of information. www.pattayaexpatsclub.info.

Register for our FREE weekly E Newsletter online on the home page by submitting your first name and email address.

Buffet: From 10am, 220B. From 11.30am, 100B Coffee, Water.

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from Jomtien Beach Soi 9. Complex has a nice pool and gym, and a nice bedroom and luxury kitchen and bahtroom and large teracce.Owner reduced price from 3.8 to 3.3 in Thai name. Rent 20.000 baht p.m. or 1200 baht per day. Tel; 0812907310 (585-2) Jomtien Plaza 100 meter from the beach nice condo 38 meter with nice furniture. Reduced from 1.7 to 1.4 million in company or foreign name. Rent 12.000 baht pm.Tel; 0812907310 or 0878201529 (584-01) In Centercondotel near Walking Street, Rent Condos 37/51 sqm 3/13 Floor 10,000 Baht / 13,000 Baht Call Maai 038 410 648 , 084 783 9668 (577-01) At Center Condotel Pattaya, very close to Walking Street, spacious condos available for rent, 37sqm 3rd floor only THB 12,000 per month, 51sqm 11th floor only THB 14,000 per month, Call Maai: 038 410 648 / 084 783 9668 (575-02) Beach Front Condo 100 Sq. M. 2 Bed 2 Bath Fully Furnished 50" Flat Screen T.V. 12,000 Month, Call: 086-1688507.

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Check our website www.royalparkjomtien.com to see why we are number one in Jomtien. Call 086 111 7414.

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(600-2) BEACH FRONT CONDO at Bangsaray Condominium, 150 sqm. 2bedrooms 2bathrooms, At-

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3rd Floor, fully furnished, balcony, A/C, swimming pool Gym, bar, restaurant and security.

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(574-01) HOUSE FOR SALE 3.8 MB CLASSIC GARDEN HOME, (PATTAYA), 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (61sqw.), FULLY FUR-

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THE BIG PATTAYA PEOPLE LUCKY DRAW - LIST OF PRIZES: Day and Date of Lucky Draw: 1 April 2018 Lucky Draw no: 434 1. Special “Pattaya People Man” Perfume from THE PERFUME HOUSE. Winner no.: 0187 2. Special “Pattaya People Woman” Perfume from THE PERFUME HOUSE. Winner no.: 0539 3. 100 Years of Comedy DVD. Winner no.: 0927 4. Fashionable T-Shirts 3 ps. Value 500 baht,THAI T-SHIRT FACTORY, Located on Thappraya Road.Winner no.: 1008

5. D.V.D. from Colin (Elvis) de Jong (Rock n Roll in Pattaya) no.: 0842 6. Private a Session with Diana ( 2 x 1 Hour Yoga) Winner no.: 1108

Next Lucky Draw: 31 April 2018 Lucky Draw no.: 435

THE BIG PATTAYA PEOPLE LUCKY DRAW The Lucky Draw takes place every 1.of the month, during the live Radio broad-cast of the “Morning Radio Show” on “Yes2day – Pa ttaya People Radio – 96FM”

from 8.00am to 11.00 am.

To participate in the Lucky Draw first get a “Lucky Draw Card” from the Pattaya People office in Soi Day-Night, off South Pattaya Road, 038 - 427 - 585, 038 720 -707 The “Lucky Draw

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Cards” are numbered and this “Lucky Number” (only one per person) can be kept for all future draws. If anyone loses their “Lucky Draw Card” a copy of the registration will be kept at the Pattaya People Office and as such

a new Card can be issued. Prizes are fantastic; with many fabulous items to be won. No strings attached! It is ABSOLUTELY FREE to participate in THE BIG PATTAYA PEOPLE LUCKY DRAW. If someone participates in the

draw and is not present in Pattaya, then a representative can be assigned to pick up the prize at the Pattaya People office. When one registers for the “Lucky Draw Card” the following information is required: Name,

Address, telephone, Email and Nationality. Good luck everyone, the fun starts here!

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HOUSE FOR RENT

New House 2 storey, Soi Siam Country Club, 2 bedrooms, 2bathrooms, one air-condition, deposit 10,000 baht, rent 8,000 baht per month, Call (Thai) Khun Ae: 097-048-0933, 099-392-9388

2 SHOPHOUSES FOR SALE

TWO shop units with upper level rooms FOR SALE only 12 million baht. Easy access, ample parking, security 24/7, no flooding during heavy rains, access to the community swimming pool of the village. 3 floors, ground area around 100m2

For more information call: 0899111199

Building Contractor & Project Management Building a new home in Thailand? Need a reliable experienced tradesman to oversee/construct your building project? Over 30 years experience from new house builds; pool construction; landscapes; renovations; shop-fitting. Call Andy: 088 901 4900

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EXPAT CAR AND SPA RENTALS

(Soi Chaiyapruek). Out of season 40% off on all new auto car plus unlimited mileage. (minimum 3 days) contact 092 381 0570.

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PATTAYA UNITED F.C.

Football club Pattaya United Football Club is a Thai football club based in Pattaya, Chonburi Province. The club currently plays in the Thai League 1. The club situated in Pattaya, one of Thailand’s top tourist destinations.Wikipedia Arena/Stadium: Nong Prue Stadium Nickname(s): The Blue Dolphins; (โลมาฟ้าขาว)

Manager: Kim Hak-chul Location: end of Soi Nun-plubwan …behind the temple Pattaya Founded: 1989 Capacity: 5,500 Pattaya Utd vs Bangkok Utd The boys in blue (the Dolphins) came out firing and full of spirit, deservedly 2-0 up by half time with goals by Chayawat and

Lukian who scored from the penalty spot after a VAR decision.

The second half was a different game with Bangkok Utd., changing their game plan, attacking mainly down the left where they were most dangerous.

After scoring 4 goals to make it 2-4, Pattaya Utd threw everything at the opposition managing to pull one back to make the final score 3-4 in Bangkok Utds’ favour.

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The game was most entertaining with end to end skillful play and full of incident, especially the VAR stoppages.

Coming up in April, home

matches at the Dolphin Stadium are: 11th April vs Chonburi – kick off 7pm 25th April vs Ubon UMT FC – kick

off 6pm Support your local team –‘Come On You Dolphins’

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ROYAL HILLS GOLF RESORT SPA

On the edge of Khao Yai National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Royal Hills is a 18-hole championship golf course designed by the world-renowned golf course architects, Nelson & Wright of Belt Collins & Associates.

Enjoy golfing where the champi-

BUNKER BOYS Monday, March 19th Treasure Hill 1st Richard Mohns (16) 37 points 2nd Keen Davidson (24) 37 points 3rd Colin Greig (8) 36 points 4th Dave Maw (17) 35 points Near Pins Bob Cowell, Dallas Hall, Richard Mohns, Keith Hemmings.

A bright sunny day, a very good deal on green fee, caddie, and

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ons play. Treat your family and friends for the memorable moments. From horseback riding and cycling to kayaking and hiking trails. Amazingly, there is so much more for everyone to explore throughout Royal Hills Golf Resort & Spa and surrounding environment.

cart, and a good golf course were sufficient to lure nineteen golfers to Treasure Hill for the first game of the week.This is a very good number for this time of year. Treasure Hill is a tough course by any measure and a real test of ability and temperament. The temperature was very high and the little black flies were everywhere, a real distraction particularly put-

Special offer !! Mar 1 – Oct 31, 2018 for PSC members Green Fee – Weekday only 600 THB and weekend 900 THB Booking tee time Tel: 66 (0) 37 385 090-3 *For accommodation rate please contact PSC office 66 (0) 38 415 424

ting. The pace of play was slow for no particular reason, some people never seem to grasp the idea of playing at a decent pace.

Apart from those in the winner’s circle scores were generally on the low side. Richard Mohns with thirty-seven points took first place on countback from Ken Davidson.

Colin Greig was a stroke adrift in third while Dave Maw brought up

the rear with thirty-five points.

Near pins went to Bob Cowell, Richard Mohns, Keith Hemmings, and Dallas Hall playing his first game with The Bunker Boys.

Wednesday, March 21st.

Subhapruek.

1st Gary Bright (11) 38 points 2nd Colin Greig (8) 35 points 3rd Dave Maws (17) 34 points Near Pins Robbie Watts, Neil Carter, Colin Greig, Garry Bright.

The Bunker Boys ventured further up Highway 7 than normal with the first organised trip to the Subhapruek course. Travel time was no issue with one hour and fifteen minutes required to complete the trip. The course was in excellent condition but a few bunkers which were being refilled with sand proved a bit of a challenge. It was an extremely hot day and the humidity was very high so that hydration was crucial.

This course has more than its fair share of water hazards and the water table is quite high so it seemed a bit soggy in places. A few interesting rule challenges came up during the game not least how to treat mature trees supported not by stakes but by long wire supports, fortunately, no

decision had to be made as no one knew the correct ruling.

Garry Bright took the honors today with a well-compiled thirtyeight. Continuing his recent good form Colin Greig took second with thirty-five points whilst Dave Maw was a stroke further back in third place. Near ins went to Robbie Watts, Colin Greig, Neil Carter, and Garry Bright. Our numbers are starting to dwindle a bit as some of our members keen to experience late Spring snow are returning to the Northern Hemisphere. Our lead group today had a rare experience when they witnessed a player from the group ahead of them on a parr three take eighteen strokes before deciding to pick up.

Friday 23rd March Crystal Bay 1st Raleigh Gosney (21) Net 69 2nd Michael Brett (16) Net 70 3rd Takeshi Hakozaki (14) 72 Near Pins Geoff Cox, Raleigh Gosney, Michael Brett Due to the departure of a few our members our numbers, today were down to a round dozen for the second medal round of the month at Crystal Bay. The course is starting to show the effects of

high season with a few bare patches appearing on the fairways and a few greens in need of some T L C. Another extremely hot humid day with little breeze made for uncomfortable conditions. The course was relatively uncrowded so the pace of play was good. Making a return to form today after some time in the doldrums Raleigh Gosney took the honors with a solid net sixty-nine.

Raleigh has a theory that by using a cart he reduces both physical and mental fatigue, so if today’s round is any indication he may have a valid point.

Second place went to Michael Brett who despite a disastrous seven on the last parr three managed a net seventy. Course member Takeshi Hakozaki took third with a net seventy-two. Near pins went to Geoff Cox who is becoming a regular on near pins, Raleigh Gosney and Michael Brett.

Preparations for a week away at Kanchanaburi during the week of Songkran are well underway so anyone wishing to participate should sing up asap.

Raleigh Gosney winner at Crystal Bay

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TROPICAL GOLF GROUP Tuesday The 20th March 2018: Bangpakong Riverside ( Stableford) This Course is well worth the long trip to get there, especially at the present time when it is in excellent condition and has a deal to make the day out, not break the bank.

On this day we had a good turnout to go on the trip up there. Despite this being the longest drive we have to any of out regular outings, once you get on the route 7 it is in effect motorway all the way there and once you go over the very imposing Bangpakong River you are nearly there. All who have driven to the airport will recognise the turnoff. Despite missing the turn last time, and that is something you do not want to do, it is like spaghetti junction and to get back a bit of a nightmare, it is well signed.

However the route from arriving to the first tee here is nice and

SIAM COUNTRY RESORT SUNNY WEEK On Tuesday 13th March we went to Greenwood. The weather was sunny and warm. The course was in very good condition with beautiful fairways. Despite of the qualification as a difficult course, we had very good scores today. Our topper today was Stan Rees. Last week he showed already a good shape in the Championship and today he continued his form. He is the winner with 44 stable ford points. Jonathan Pratt showed also a good form and was second with 42 stable ford points. Third was Dave Smith with 37 stable ford

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slick. so we were on the first tee on time and away we went. This is a Course that wends it’s way around a lot of water, it is also a Course that seems to be getting more difficult to play. We used to get some really high scores here but of late the results have been more moderate and on this day with the fairways well grassed and the rough a little long I expected no more. Seems the rain of late has also reduced the run on the fairways and as this is a longish Course some were struggling to get reasonable distance.

The greens also were a bit slow but saying that they were still true and a pleasure to play. One thing that was noticeable was that the pins seemed to be in difficult positions, surely to be reflected in the results. We also were not held up and managed to get around in reasonable time. This is really a Course where you can have ‘A walk in the park”.

points.

The nears to the pin were for Jonathan Pratt and Paddy Devereux.

Mountain Shadow was our venue on Thursday 15th March. On the way to the course became the sky dark and we even had a few raindrops. But arriving at the course the sky was blue and the shining.

It was a hot Thursday. The course was in good shape and we had a joyful game. It is not an easy course and the scores were not as high as Tuesday. The winner was Sam Gettinby with 38 stable ford points. Second was George Gamble with 37 stable ford points

There is a small place to eat and drink right outside the changing rooms that is ideal for a quick visit before you start the long drive back. All the golfers usually pay a visit.

Back at BJ’s after a relaxing drive back it was soon into the results.

In the A Flight, 0 to 18, the winner was Paul Weatherley with a very good 42 points ahead of Tom Herrington in second with also a fine 41 points. In third was Andre Van Dyk with 39 points and in fourth was Brian Parish with 38 points on countback over Takeshi Hakozaki.

In the B Flight, 19 up, The winner was Gordon Clegg with 38 points ahead of Carole Kubicki in second with 36 points. In third was Nigel Perry with 35 points and in fourth was Derek Brook with 34 points.

The best front nine non winner was

by Takeshi Hakozaki with 20 points and the back nine winner was John

and third Jonathan Pratt with 35 stable ford points.

Siam Country Resort Accommodation - Restaurant - Bar Siam Country Road, Soi Polo 1, 39 Moo 9 Pong, Banglamung.

Davis on countback over Richard Kubicki and Bob Britton.

We had also been running an Eclectic at Bangpakong for the last three visits and this being the third visit, after the scores were worked out, the Winner of The Eclectic was Karen Brown. Well played indeed Karen. T.T.F.N. Paul left Karen centre and Gordon Right Flight winners and Karen Eclectic winner.

Suggest Karen can win with her eyes closed.

Friday March 23, Khao Kheow – St Landis, Paul, and Carole Win At Tough Khao Kheow This week the Tropical Golfers decided to really test themselves with a visit to Khao Kheow. Rumor has it for some this is their last practice round before heading to Georgia hoping for a last minute invitation to play in The Masters. Well, hope springs eternal. A full group of twenty nine golfers decided KK wasn’t too tough for them, so after meet and

greet at BJ’S Lodge everyone saddled up for the ride out.

Everyone knows Khao Kheow is a tough course, however this week it was made even tougher by less than stellar course condition, especially the fairways. Assigned to play “C” & “A” nines and getting away on time we found the “C” nine already into the low season maintenance phase with scarified fairways. While the greens were overall in good shape (and quite fast with several tricky pin positions) many fairways were weedy, and complicated by loose cut grass on most of them. Players were constantly moving handfuls of dead grass away from their ball in the middle of the fairway. We give the course condition a “Fair” this round. You would assume that with those conditions and the tough layout scores would be on the low side, but the Tropical Golfers have enough skilled players that the scores were fairly good.

A-Flight (0-17): Tough conditions bring out the best of the best,

and Landis Brooks (c/h 9) had the best net score of the day with 39 points of his single digit rating.

Awesome! Four shots back Richard Kubicki (14) earned second place with 35 point, followed by Alan Sullivan (16) over Rob Brown (7) on count-back at 34.

B-Flight (18+): Big Paul Weatherley (18) made it two in a row by taking his flight with an excellent 38 points. Good playing!

Gordon Glegg (27) continues to hear his name with his 37 point day. Next Graham Buckingham (20) and Jim Ferris (24) finished the flight with 34 and 33 points respectively.

Ladies: Carole Kubicki (24) won the classiest flight with the day’s high 40 points, followed by Karen Brown (36) with 36. Take a courtesy.

Best Nines (non winner): John Davis had a best nine thanks to a 5-point eagle on a par four! Mick Coghlan also had a good half round.

The location is just off Siam Country Club Rd, after going under the arch past the 7/11, turn right after 50 meters, with the venue on the left another 200 meters along.

T 098 840 7594 E scrsiam@gmail.com W www.siamcountryresort.com Golf from here is generally played on Tuesday & Thursday, with the Resort hosting prompt presentations on both days. As a PSC affiliated venue we welcome all golfers. Call 089 253 5440 (Willem Lasonder) for scheduling or enquiries.

Good Golf On Tuesday 20th March we went

to Pleasant Valley. It was a nice sunny and warm day. The course was in good condition with only some wet areas on the fairways.

The course was not easy, but we had at least one good result.

George Gamble and Willem Lasonder played very good on the front nine, but lost the way on the back nine. Only Sam Gettinby stayed consistent and won with 42 stable ford points. Second was George Gamble with 32 stable ford points, beating Willem Lasonder on the count back.

The nears to the pin were for Stan Rees, Willem Lasonder, George Gamble and Jonathan Pratt.

Treasure Hill was our venue on Thursday 22th March. It was a warm and half clouded day. The course was as always in good shape, but difficult. We welcomed today some friends from Qatar. At least for one of them had the flight no impact. Winner was Tony Moorat with 38 stable ford points.

George Gamble confirmed his good form and became second with 36 stable ford points. Sam Gettinby was third with 33 stable ford points.

The nears to the pin were for Tony Moorat and Ian Waddell.

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GROWLING SWAN THURSDAY 15th MARCH 2018 PATTAVIA CC GOLF COURSE – STABLEFORD Mike Johns Steals the Show!

It was one bus and a couple of cars that headed out of The Growling Swan for our journey to The Plantation Course, better known as Pattavia! We left on time although we were held up by one golfer getting his times confussed. No harm done!.

With a small field we were to play one division only with four placings. Mike Johns set the tone for the day with a very exciting 40 points to beat the field. JC Lhoste was two shots behind coming second with 38points. Another great effort JC! Third spot went to Keith Buchanan with Mashi and Cavinn

LINKS GOLF SOCIETY WEDNESDAY 21 st MARCH 2018: Bart’s Blow for the Common Man Khao Kheow ranks as one of the best golfing challenges in the kingdom with its thoughtful Pete Dye design, intrusion of water hazards, placement of bunkers and rolling greens.

The Links Golf Society accepted the challenge on Wednesday, 21st March as three dozen keen souls joined in the fray. The air was heavily humid as the group teed off on the “A” nine and sure enough the round was punctuated by a heavy thunderstorm about halfway through which sent golfers diving for cover. However on resumption the “B” nine fairways drained quickly and the only effect on the greens was a marginal slowing of the pace.

The field was divided into two flights at sixteen and under and scores were better than many could have predicted. In the top flight fourth place went to Canadian Pierre Cere with a solid 37 points. He was only one behind the

we have grown to expect.

We played one division only with 5 placings in that Division!

We played from the white markers which suited most of the players as the scoring was sizzling like Buckets BBQ hot plate on a Wednesday night.

It was Patrick Poussier that set the scene alight, returning to scale with 40 points certainly had players chasing their tales!

Second went to the count back with John Edwards getting the

Results for Mountain Shadow 1st Patrick Poussier (29) 40pts 2nd John Edwards (16) 36pts 3rd Dave Maw (18) 36pts 4th Jim Clay (15) 34pts Nearest the Pin 5th Andy Todd 8th Bill Steinmann 15th Andrew Allen 17th Shane Young Long First Putt 9th Dave Maw, 18th Patrick Poussier In the photo L to R is John Anderson, Dave Maw, todays winner Patrick

ity of Golf! We wish them both the very best in their roles!

We welcomed back Simon Niven and John Anderson and said farewell to (in no particular order) Andy Todd, Frank Mills, Jim Mac Ginness, Bob Whannell, Jim Clay, Allan Taylor, Rudy Regenass, and JC Lhoste. We wish you all safe travels!

The GS is a friendly golf outlet and caters for and encourages all golfers male and female to have a hit at any of our weekly outings. We

going to the count back to sort out the fourth and final position.

Winners 1st Mike Johns (14) 40 pts 2nd JC LHoste (27) 38 pts 3rd Keith Buchanan (17) 35 pts 4th Cavan Kenyon (19) 34 pts Near the Pins 4TH Cavan Kenyon 7TH Ebrahim 13TH Cavan Kenyon 17TH Mike Johns Long First Putt 9th Mashi Kaneta 18TH JC Lhoste Our host Peter Grey welcomed back Cavin Kenyon and said goodbye to Tony Campbell who is heading back to Aussie for a well earned rest.

In the photo from L to R; Todays winner Mike Johns with Tony

Campbell and Fred Dineley.

The GS is a “friendly” golf outlet and caters for and encourages all golfers, young and old, male or female to have a hit on any of our weekly outings. We generally play Mondays and Thursdays at one of the many fine golf courses in and around Pattaya. Please contact Peter Grey if you are interested in playing on 0861 503086 The cost including return bus transport, bowling fees and a hot lunch is about 400 baht, so great value for a day out!

By James Olsen.

MOUNTAIN SHADOW GC – 22nd March 2018.

It was Patrick Poussier Climbing “The Mountain”, with 40 points!!

Less than 20 golfers were prepared to take on Mountain Shadow one of the popular courses for eager golfers at the Swan. The West Aussies yet again made up the numbers but did not get the same result as Mondays outing!

Weather was on the good side of golfers, we had plenty of rain in Pattaya but the Rain gods smiled upon our crew at The Shadow.

Rain fell as the last groups were finishing. The day was quite pleasant not too hot and a gentle breeze made things a bit better than normal, course was in good nick as

nod over Dave Maw. Buffalo Bill followed one shot further behind filling fourth place, with Jim Clay keeping out Frank Mills via the count back system filling the podium.

Poussier and JC Lhoste.

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce the 2 newest members to The Growling Staff. These have been employed to help with the crowd movement, given the popular-

generally play Mondays and Thursdays at one of the many fine golf courses in and around Pattaya. Please contact Peter Grey if you are interested on 0861 503086.

third placed golfer, Huw Phillips, who in turn followed runner-up, Aussie John Edwards who recorded 39 points on his returning opener. The flight winner was Simon Niven with a splendid 40 points. Storm? What storm?

In the second flight scores were a little less competitive with fourth place going to Willie Brown whose 35 points was usurped by the better back nine of third placed Billy Hill. Billy of “wig” fame has never been near that honour this trip.

Such has been the improvement in his game. In second place was the consistent Irishman Larry Slattery, again in the frame with 36 points. The winner showed what a high handicapper can achieve on a course such as Khao Kheow.

Concentrating on contacting the ball sweetly Bart Bingham struck a blow for many high handicappers by taking the green jacket for the first time after an eye-opening 41 points. There’s a chance for many of us at Khao Kheow after all.

Near pin prizes went to Willie

Browne (A3), Simon Niven (A5), Kevin LaBar (B3) and Ian Pickles on the Island green.

Best Front Nine ( non winners)…

Dave Moriarity……...20 pts Best Back Nine (non winners ……Michael McGuigan…19 pts c/ back Winner..”A” flight……...Simon Niven (11)………....40pts 2nd Place…..................... ..John Edwards (16))………39 pts 3rd Place…………………Huw Phillips (14)…………38 pts.

4 th Place……………….....Pierre Cere (14)…………..37 pts Winner “B” flight……….Bart Bingham (26)………....41pts 2 nd Place…………………Larry Slattery (18)………...36 pts 3rd Place…………………Billy Hill (31)……………...35 pts c/back 4 th Place………………….Willie Brown (18)…………35 pts A riotous presentation session by Phil completed another great golfing day.

Khao Kheow had been the perfect host again.

The fun continues at the Links on golf days. Fancy being a part of it all? As signups are numerous these days please sign up before 6pm the evening before golf and your place is booked.

Pattaya Links Golf Society is a PSC affiliated, friendly group and welcomes golfers of all levels. We play Monday , Wednesday and Friday.” Links” Bar is towards the Southern end of Soi Buakhow.

Check the Big board out front for upcoming games schedule.

Sign up at Links Bar or online to join us for a fun day of competi-

tion golf.

FRIDAY 23rd MARCH 2018: Five Star B & B at Greenwood The Pattaya Links Golf Society travelled to Greenwood on Friday, 23rd March to play a stableford competition on the A and C nines. The course was in excellent condition with grassed fairways giving run and the truest greens anywhere in the province. The weather was excellent with a cool breeze throughout and all

the standard for the rest of his round, finishing as he did with 42 points.

In the second flight Len Jones finished in fourth place with 35 points, having been edged out of third by Rod Steven’s better back nine. In second place was John Mason with another creditable round of 36 points.

Bart Bingham produced the round of his life just 48 hours before, and one can imagine the elation he felt sinking his final putt for 42 points, recording eighty three points on his

forty three golfers enjoyed the trip immensely, The field was divided into two flights at sixteen and under.

In the top flight fourth place was occupied by Tommy Marshall, his 33 points finishing three behind third placed golfer Kevin LaBar. Welshman Colin Smith took second place with 37 points which included a near pin on C6.

The flight winner was American golfer Chris Barker whose 23 points on the front nine set

latest 36 holes. It really was an amazing round and one which will see his handicap suffer a large cut to test his resolve in rounds next week.

Near pins went to Dave Heyes (A2), on his final round this trip, Chris Barker (A6) and Colin Smith (C6), Unsurprisingly C3 into the wind at 200 yards saw the green unscathed.

Consolation prizes went to Derek Phillips for his best front nine (19) and Mike McGuigan with the best back nine of 19 points on his final round this trip. Other old friends

leaving after today were Dave Moriarity and Kevin Timbrell and the PLGS wish them the best of health and golf until their return next time.

Best Front Nine ( non winners)…

Derek Phillips....19 pts Best Back Nine ( non winners)…

Michael McGuigan…….19 pts Winner..”A” flight……....Chris Barker (13)…………....42 pts 2nd Place….....Colin Smith (14)… ………….37 pts 3rd Place……Kevin LaBar (15) …………....36 pts 4th Place………Tommy Marshall (8)………...33 pts Winner “B” flight………..Bart Bingham (25)…………...42 pts 2nd Place……John Mason (25)……

36 pts 3rd Place……Rod Stevens (22)…

35 pts c/back 4th Place…Len Jones (28)…35 pts Golf had been good at Greenwood but for messrs Bingham and Barker life could not be better as they turned up with five-star rounds in their bags. Well done lads!

If you missed Bart in the Green Jacket on Wednesday, here he is now.

Pattaya Links Golf Society is a PSC affiliated, friendly group and welcomes golfers of all levels. We play Monday ,Wednesday and Friday.” Links” Bar is towards the Southern end of Soi Buakhow.

Check the Big board out front for upcoming games schedule.

Sign up at Links Bar or online to join us for a fun day of competition golf.

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CAFE KRONBORG Cafe Kronborg played at Crystal Bay on Monday 19th March, where the course was in pretty good shape, depending on where your ball landed. Greens were a good pace, but the putts just didn’t want to drop especially for the A flight.

Our mini bus drivers decided to go through Sriracha instead of using the 7 and going into Crystal Bay the back way, this meant waiting at the numerous traffic lights and a 55 minute journey. It turned out that one of our group thinks the motorways are dangerous and told them to go this way, even though statistically the motorways are much safer!

There were 2 flights with the A flight 0 to 21 and the B flight 22 and above.

In the A flight the scores were not great as everyone seemed to struggle. The A Flight winner, with his second win of the season before returning to the US, was Ty Anderson with 33 points. Second was Richard Kubicki with a hard earned 32 points, but a 3 putt bogey on the 18th costing him. Third was Kenneth Madsen with 31

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points.

In the B Flight the scores were somewhat better. Rising to the top was Carole Kubicki with a classy 39 points and the score of the day.

Second was Steen Habersaat with a solid 38 points, unlucky for Steen that Carole had played so well.

Third was the omnipresent Jan Lovgreen with 33 points.

R & CK A Flight (0-21) 1st Ty Anderson (10) 33 points 2nd Richard Kubicki (13) 32 points 3rd Kenneth Madsen (16) 31 points B Flight (22 & Above) 1st Carole Kubicki (22) 39 points 2ndSteen Habersaat (26) 38 points 3rd Jan Lovgreen (22) 33 points Near Pins C4.

Torben Sorensen C7.

Steen Habersaat B4.

Carole Kubicki B6.

Torben Sorensen Long Putts C9.

Karl Beter B9.

Mashi Kaneta MADSEN HAS ROUND OF HIS LIFE CAFÉ KRONBORG AT GREENWOOD 22nd MAR 2018 Cafe Kronborg played at Greenwood on Thursday 22nd March,

where the allotted courses were C and A, a combination which normally is very difficult, however playing from the yellow tees made it more accessible.

The course was in pretty good condition and the greens were a good speed and ran true, start the ball on the correct line and it went in. Quite a few in our group managed to take advantage of the conditions and the scores were pretty good, especially in the A flight.

Back in the clubhouse the card showed that several players had taken the course apart with the precision of a surgeon. Five players managing to easily beat their handicap.

The presentation was slightly delayed because the last group had left one of the near pins on the course and this had to be retrieved. Everyone in the last group please check that all pins are present before you leave the course and if one is missing go and get it. If you don’t have a buggy talk to the starter and usually they’ll take you there in one. The organiser has enough to worry about without worrying about lost pins, especially if his name is on

it!

There were 2 flights with the A flight 0 to 21 and the B flight 22 and above.

The A Flight winner was Kenneth Madsen with the score of the day and apparently his best score ever, an electrifying 45 points, Kenneth breaking 80 for the first time with a 79 off the stick. Well done to Kenneth and look forward to a handicap reduction of 1, maybe 2 next week. Richard Kubicki was second with a sterling 41 points, the main action happening on the back 9 which he parred, giving him 23 points. Third was a flummoxed Rob Brown with a superb 40 points off his 7 handicap, a score which would easily win here on any other

day.

In the B Flight the winner was Torben Sorensen joining the forty point club with a superb 41 points.

Torben hitting a bit of form after a recent gravelly patch. Gordon Clegg came second with a solid 39 points. Two players had 34 points and third place was decided on countback, this being the Kronborg countback is calculated as per the card. Taking third place was Gordon Baird with a countback of 19 points, Gordon entering the winners circle for the first time this season. Losing out was Eddie the eagle Glinsek who had a countback of 18 points, at least Eddie’s near pin and long put wins eased the disappointment a little.

R & CK A Flight (0-21) 1st Kenneth Madsen (16) 45 points 2nd Richard Kubicki (13) 41 points 3rd Rob Brown (7) 40 points B Flight (22 & Above) 1st Torben Sorensen (26) 41points 2nd Gordon Clegg (25) 39 points 3rd Gordon Baird (24) 34 points (Countback of 19 points, beating Eddie Glinsek’s countback of 18) Near Pins C3.

No-one good enough C6.

Eddie Glinsek A2.

Rob Brown A6.

Richard Kubicki Long Putts C9.

Gordon Baird A9.

Eddie Glinsek

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PATTAYA CRICKET CLUB TOO STRONG FOR KERALA

It was the return Eastern Seaboard Cricket League fixture against Kerala on Sunday at the beautiful Thai Polo Ground and PCC were hoping for a repeat performance against the same opposition faced only two weeks previously which ended in a convincing victory for the local side.

Having been asked to bat first on a very hot and humid morning Manik and Tiz made serene progress until a ‘yes, no, wait….ah sorry’ moment saw Tiz run out for an untroubled 12.

Wezley Masterton soon found the middle of the bat with some sumptuous boundaries before another ‘yes, no, wait…..ah sorry’ moment and he departed for 24.

At this stage of the innings Manik was beginning to wonder if he dare call for a run again. When Venky (7) turned a ball down to short fine leg Manik screamed ‘YES’ but in response Venky unwisely decided to amble a single, proceeding to watch the fielder gather the ball and throw to the non strikers end. He was run out by yards. This outcome was

probably not unexpected as he had competed in a 10km run before the start of the game! However, he is also a dreadful runner between the wickets at the best of times and has form, as his captain keenly reminded him. Poor old Manik was now suicidal out in the middle. Reds Liddell (16) brought some much needed calmness to the crease with some assured calling and he and Manik (48) consolidated the innings as runs were accumulated at a healthy rate. Late order runs (24) from the PCC captain Simon Philbrook ensured PCC finished with a an impressive 179/9 from the allotted 25 overs.

A team talk before taking the field from the PCC captain urged the bowlers to bowl full and straight, the fielders to be alert to any opportunity and for the Aussies in the team to not tamper with the ball.

Andy Emery and Wezley opened the bowling in exemplary fashion.

Regularly beating the outside edge the pressure mounted and Andy induced a top edge that was

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held acrobatically by the captain.

Andy clean bowled the other Kerala opener and PCC were in command. Peter Gangur sensed a chance to strangle the chase and he duly obliged with two quick wickets from his miserly offspin.

The target became increasingly distant as wickets continued to

fall, aided by some stunning catches from the old timers Simon and Reds. A last wicket partnership that lasted 7 overs prolonged the inevitable result as Kerala finished on 98/9. The umpires inspected the ball for any inconsistent marks and deservedly Manik was awarded the man

of the match trophy.

League games take a back seat until April 22nd but next week PCC travel to Bangkok to take on the Royal Bangkok Sports Club.

PCC would like to thank the club sponsors PSC, Amigo Group, Retox Outback Bar, Macallan Insurance and Aegis International

and encourage anyone with a passion for the game to join the club by visiting the club website www.pattayacricketclub.com or the Facebook page.

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INTERNATIONAL WORLD MUSIC

plenty more slightly disguised attempts out there, my biggest hit being one of them.

Internationally, there are so many variations of the twelve different notes that make up the music most of us w o u l d recognise.

I’ve long been an advocate for cross fertilization of styles and genres hopefully to generate something new and exciting. My favourite examples are ‘Run DMC/ Aerosmith’ with ‘Walk This Way’ and ‘Paul Simon’s album ‘Graceland’. Both of these utilized completely diverse types of music and seamlessly wove them together. I’m surprised that this inventiveness has not been more widely used although there are

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Anyone who has widely travelled around the globe cannot help but be aware of so many different styles and sounds, some of which are palatable to the individual, some which are not. However, marrying up diverse rythums and sounds together with some decent songwriting could be an answer to the deluge of mediocrity offered by the majority of todays artists.

I remember visiting Taiwan a couple of years ago and had an amazing experience in the moun-

tains of the central area. It was in this region that the indigenous locals sang the atmospheric vocals for the hit ‘Return To Innocence’ by ‘Enigma’ (I can sense you now rushing to YouTube for a reminder). This still remains one of my favourite pieces of music.

World Music is, broadly speaking, music of the world’s cultures. In the 1980s the term was adopted to characterize non-English recordings that were released in Great Britain and the United States.

Employed primarily by the media and record stores, this controversial category amalgamated the music of such diverse sources as Tuvan throat singers, Zimbabwean guitar bands, and Pakistani qawwalî or Sufi-music singers, as well as non main stream Western folk musicians such as Cajun fiddlers and Hawaiian guitarists. Although purists argued that no musical style could be identified as ‘World Music’, the term was coined to bring foreign music closer to the mainstream of Western popular music. In many ways the history of World Music is the story of the marketing of foreign music by Western record companies. Despite these commercial origins, by the early 1990s the term had precipitated a change in the consciousness of musicians and producers, and World Music had become a bona fide musical genre.

Paradoxically, world music was often synonymous with local or regional music and interpretations of what fitted tended to shift from one country to the next. Although some artists from countries on the margins of the Western popular music market could now aspire to a worldwide audience, those who took superstars such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Bob Marley as their role models were usually frustrated by the idiosyncratic tastes of world music mediators. World music was welcomed for its ‘authenticity’ as a counterpoint to the increasingly

synthetic and robotic sounds favoured by Western pop producers during the 1980s.

Industry recognition of world music came in 1990, when the influential American trade magazine Billboard introduced a world music chart. A year later the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences added a world music category to its Grammy Awards. Among the

artists who benefited most from this new visibility were the Gipsy Kings, a French pop-flamenco group that sweetened strong vocals with strummed guitars, catchy songs, and a neo-dance beat, an avalanche of Irish-related artists, many featuring the word Celtic in their album titles, that included 1997 Grammy winners the Chieftains, Cesaria Evora, a smokyvoiced nightclub singer from Cape

Verde, and several ‘ambient-global’, or ‘ethno-techno’, projects, including Enigma (from Germany) and Deep Forest.

Wouldn’t it be great to hear more cross fertilization of cultural music from around the world. Who’s up for the challenge to create something new, listenable and exhilerating? An International ‘Mash Up’ of styles to titillate our aural senses.

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BANGKOK CHAINE PRIVATE DINNER Committee members of the Chaine des Rotisseurs Eastern Seaboard and Phuket were invited to a private dinner at the ex-

quisite French restaurant ‘Brasserie 9’ in the Sathorn area of Bangkok by the Bangkok balliage.

The event was organized to pro-

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mote camaraderie and good relations between the Thailand Chaine groups but also to welcome the International Vice President of the Chaine des Rotisseurs, the very warm, stylish and British Marie Jones who introduced herself as a friend to all and someone to approach anytime for information about the worldwide organization.

Barry Upton chatted to her for Pattaya People TV during which she emphasised the need to en-

roll new and, hopefully, younger members internationally as is currently happening in China. The message is that joining in at events for fine wine and dining is a great way to improve social status by networking with people of influence and experience.

To find out about the Pattaya arm of the Chaine des Rotissurs, contact Peter Windgasse on 080 088 7766 who can also provide all the information you need to join in the next event.

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NEW THAI BANKNOTES

the former currency will still be legal tender, the bank said.

The front of the new the banknotes show a portrait of King Vajiralongkorn in his air force commander uniform. All 10 past and current kings of the Chakri dynasty grace the back of each denomination in pairs beginning with the 20 baht note. King Vajiralongkorn

The Bank of Thailand have released images of new currency bearing the portraits of King Vajiralongkorn. or

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King Rama X. The new set will enter circulation April 6, this year – the 236th anniversary of

the founding of the Chakri dynasty – according to a statement released online by the central bank.

and his father, Rama IX, are featured on the back of the largest bill of 1,000-baht notes.

The first set of notes in 20, 50- and 100-baht denominations will be released on April 6, or Chakri Day. The 500 baht and 1,000 baht bills will come out three months later on the king’s birthday of July 28.

It replaces the current banknotes that have displayed the face of King Bhumibol for 70 years, but

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of music is making a big comeback in popularity worldwide.

Many special guests have been visiting our studios and recording interviews for radio and TV with Pattaya People Media Group also welcoming sponsors old and new to come and get extra exposure for themselves and their products in a lighthearted and informal way.

Weekdays begin with the always fun ‘Morning Glory’ breakfast show airing between 8am to noon featuring Barry Upton’s cohorts and other live reality radio happenings. If you’d like to join Barry on the show, maybe having an event to promote or an interesting subject to feature, contact him by e-mail: barry@pattayapeople.com.

The midday to 2pm show ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ features DJ Johnny P who hails from Preston in the U.K. and is an ‘in demand’ Northern Soul specialist, a genre which is regularly featured on 96FM. From 2pm to 4pm, our very lovely and charming D.J.- S.J. (Sarah Jayne) is providing a little ‘Afternoon Delight’ to accompany an occasional daytime cuppa with a nice slice of calorie packed pastry……possibly.

Paul Rosenberg’s ‘Sundowner’ show from 4pm to 6pm takes us from late afternoon into the night time zone as ‘the sun goes down’.

His ‘cool’ American smooth tones help guide you through to the sun setting.

A new feature is the regularly updated ‘Events & Gig Guide’ allowing listeners to be informed of whats happening around town together with Pattaya United updates on their progress in the Thai

Premier League.

The online version of 96FM is now up and running as is the ‘app’ so that the message of ‘come to Pattaya, the most fun city in the world’ can be heard internation-

96FM – Sunshine Hits On 96 After getting the most popular radio station in Pattaya back on track over the last few months, production and scheduling manager Barry Upton, has been recently updating the exciting playlist of ‘Sunshine Hits’ that bring back so many memories featuring alongside the best of the new releases.

The music library is now full of ‘wow’ tunes for all ages and ears with an upbeat feel to reflect the fun city that is Pattaya. Some additional complimentary Pop/Country songs are now airing as that genre

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ally.

The other radio stations, Kiss FM on 91.75 featuring dance style music aimed at a younger audience, and Russian Radio 90.75 also come under the Pattaya People Media Group wing and can be accessed on a daily basis.

The future for radio in Pattaya is bright with a whole lotta ‘Sunshine Hits’ on Pattaya People Radio 96FM.

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