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PATTAYA PEOPLE TELEVISION – A FEAST OF ENTERTAINMENT The Day with Diana Montanous showing us all how to stretch, breath and relax our bodies with a program of simple but effective moves. As we grow older, yoga is a fantastic way to keep body shape and suppleness, so these features filmed at Zen are vital to health and important to watch.

Big sponsors ‘Mixx nightclub’ and ‘Club Insomnia’ are always well featured with their infomercials

The only English speaking 24 hour a day channel, Pattaya People Television is continuing to entertain and inform the Ex Pat community of Pattaya plus many Thai locals who are known to regularly choose this mainly English speaking channel.

Coming up this month are new features on a Pattaya treasure known as Foodland plus Lindas’ Restaurant and a very special Chaine des Rotisseurs event at the Dusit Thani which shows how food can be artistically presented

as well as being very tasty, all provided by enthusiastic young Chef Pathma who has gained experience cooking all over the word, including for international royalty.

PPTV has a policy to try to entertain as much as possible whilst being as informative about issues concerning Ex Pats in Pattaya. The weekly ‘Pattaya Ex Pats Club’ feature is always a case in point and the, sometimes’ vital tips can be invaluable.

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The weekly updated ‘Events & Gig Guide’ presented by Barry Upton & Paul Rosenberg, will go someway to suggesting things to see and do or experience in and around the town.

If you know of an event that you’d like to see listed in the show, then contact Pattaya People’s offices or e-mail to info@pattayapeople.com.

In production right now is an updated series of Yoga Poses Of brightening up the daily output.

Also, look out for ‘Pattaya Trader’ chief editor Gloria Jones who regularly gives her take on the features which go into the current issue.

Finally, the cinema previews are always worth a watch to see what will be showing at Pattaya’s excellent cinemas.

Available on Sophon cable around the clock and online at the ‘Pattaya People’ website www.pattayapeople.com The moon in June will be a full one soon…so stay in tune with a silver spoon and a toy balloon.

Pattaya People TV – ESSENTIAL.

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AN EVENING OF GRAND OPERA

Diana Garden Resort was the venue on Saturday 19. May of a great music experience for a full house of opera and musical enthusiasts. Her Royal Highness Princess Iris, Royal House of

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Saxony.

The event was organized by the “Pattaya Classical Music group”.

Singers from “Grand Opera Thailand” performed opera compositions of Mozart, Puccini and mu-

sical compositions from My Fair Lady, Les Miserables, Pocahontas, South Pacific and others. The evening raised funds for the Pattaya Orphanage. Opera in Pattaya - our city has it all.

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LINDAS RESTAURANT REBRANDS

Lindas, the very popular Norwegian style restaurant in Jomtien, is now rebranding to include her new business partner and head chef, Cato.

Together they have redesigned the tastefully decorated eatery to cater for a wider public and so, are including an inexpensive buffet option on their already extensive menu. Breakfast from

99 baht is another addition to give those on a budget easier access to the quality food on offer.

Cato, who has been at the restaurant for over two years, has a great deal of experience having worked in many top hotels and on ships around the world.

The eatery, well known for their fresh Norwegian salmon, has a variety of dishes from Norway together with Thai and other western food.

As an always aimiable host, Linda, is usually on hand to ensure a wonderful dining experience with great service.

The new logo will be Lindas Restaurant featuring food by Cato.

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KVIK DANISH KITCHENS Top quality Danish kitchens under the brand name of “Kvik” opened their showroom in Pattaya about 3 months ago but held a Grand Opening on Saturday 28. April.

Many people came to congratulate the Pattaya franchisee Mr. Jacek “Jack” Paruch with the opening and was treated to drinks and great snacks provided by the top restaurant Casa Pascal. Mr. Iain Flitcroft, the Master Franchisee for Asia joined Mr. Jacek to cut the ribbon and officially open

the beautiful showroom. It also was a great opportunity for all to get detailed information about the high quality kitchens and their trendy design. As Kvik Kitchens mention in their brochure: “Kvik is all about beautiful Danish design at attractive prices. We think everyone has a right to a beautiful home, where large and small details interact to make up one harmonious whole. Perhaps you are focusing on your kitchen right now. But maybe that is just the

beginning ! Kvik lets you create a consistent design style throughout all the rooms in your home.”

The Kvik Kitchen Showroom is

located in Baan and Beyong on Sukhumvit Road next to Big C. Phone: 09-1007-9275, website: www.kvik.co.th

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A World Record and Helping a Boy With Cancer Continued from page 1 The World Kumite Organization or more commonly known as WKO is one of Japan’s largest Full contact Karate organizations which has approximately 1,000 masters (in Japan language “Shihan’s”) around the world controlling millions of students learning karate and over 76 countries.

The WKO champions and fighters are among the most prestigious and best Karate fighters known today in the world. One of these karate superstars is Thailand’s very own Junior Robert McInnes, Most people know him in Thailand and Pattaya as “Oui “ or Junior.

At 21 years old he is one of the most highly decorated Karate fighters in the world, At 16 years old he had already accumulated over 30 fights in Japan from 2007-2012, at 16 he already had won the Okinawa open middle weight division tournament in the adult division and then again a second time at 18 years old. He also came first place out of 1,800 fighters and the Osaka WKO Junior all Japan tournament.

Junior moved on to compete in the adult middleweight division of the Osaka WKO tournaments and was placed 3rd 2 times out of some of the best fighters in the world in bare fist full contact knock down karate. At the age of 17 he was placed second in the Adult Blackbelt division Shikoku Japan Open all style karate championships. In 2013 he defeated Yamashita Shota the Japan under 18 world champion for the WKO super fight title. In the Same year he won Chonburi Amateur Boxing Welterweight division, and moved on to win Thailand regional Golden glove title in Nakorn Nayok also in Amateur Olympic style boxing.

Junior took a break from competition from 2015-2017 while attending Bangsaen University. In 2017 he came back to do what no karate fighter has ever done

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will, I hope when things get tough for little Zac, he will look at this belt and remember he is a champion and little Zac will beat anything that is thrown at him”. You could hear in the stadium all the

and that was with a panel of 9 judges from all over the world on a dead lock unanimous decision junior draw with Masato Fukuchi one of Japan’s legends and undefeated Karate champions. In the match it was so close that all nine Japanese and European judges gave the fight a draw, putting Junior officially in the top Ranked Karate fighters in Japan and around the world.

Because of junior’s accomplishments and his dedication to Karate, he was unanimously nominated to attempt the ultimate challenge any karate fighter in the world dream of. Junior was chosen to attempt the 100 man fight to be held and Okinawa against 100 Japanese top rank black belts in one day, no protective gear is allowed it is bare fist and full contact knock down karate. Each fight will last one minute and 30 seconds, a new fighter will step in the ring every one and a half minutes, Junior will be allowed a 10 seconds rest between each belt,if he knocks his opponent out the next fight it will come, if Junior gets knocked out he will fail.

To complete this ultimate test of a man’s courage determination and willpower he will fight nonstop until he defeats all 100 fighters. Only 27 people in the world

tears as you looked down the line of all the black belts, but you could see little Zac’s face shining with courage. Because of this junior has requested to break all records and fight 110 fighters and any

money raised goes a fund “Fight Cancer for Kidd’s”. The event will take place in the birth place of Karate in Okinawa Japan. In Juniors spare time he teaches Shorin Kempo at the WKO dojo on Pattaya Klang Road.

have succeeded this under the stringent Japanese regulations and certification.

In a turn of events Junior recently just visited Australia for seminar where he met a fan of his, a young boy named Zac, who is currently fighting for his life against the strain of cancer that is very uncommon and one of the most aggressive forms. Junior was teaching a seminar and little Zac who is 8 yrs old asked his doctors to let him go to met Junior.

Junior was so moved by this little boys courage that he lined up all his black belt and students at the seminar and little Zac walked through the center of them where Junior surprised the hundred people standing around him by taking off his world title belt that he won and placing it round little Zac’s waist. Holding back the tears Junior said the following words which would translated into English for Zac. “I have fought many champions many great fighters, I have won many titles and had many hard fights, but what I have accomplished is nothing to the fight that this little boy Zac is in, I fought for the love of sport and my love of karate, but Zack is fighting for his life, he deserves this belt more than I ever

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WILD WILD WEST MONDAYS

Enjoy a magnificent steak and grilled BBQ seafood buffet at “Coast” restaurant of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya by indulging in our promotion “Wild Wild West Mondays” buffet spread every Monday night from 18.30 – 22.45 hrs, priced at only THB 999 net/ person.

The original Wild Wild West Mondays buffet serves a wide variety of dishes including steak, polar fresh seafood, salad, desserts buffet and ice cream

You will find us, Coast Beach Club & Bistro, on the beachfront of hotel located at Wong Amat Beach

in North Pattaya. Call us on (038) 301 234 for your reservation.

ASIAN SEAFOOD BBQ TUESDAYS

Enjoy a local seafood BBQ buffet “Asian Seafood BBQ Tuesdays”, served every Tuesday night during 18.30-22.45 hrs. with a big selection. Price is only THB 999 net/ person.

You will find us on the beachfront of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. Call us on (038) 301 234 for your reservation.

KOREAN & JAPANESE BBQ WEDNESDAYS

Enjoy a BBQ buffet specializing in Korean and Japanese cuisine at “Coast” restaurant of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya in our promotion “Korean & Japanese BBQ Wednesdays” buffet spread every Wednesday night from 18.30 – 22.45 hrs, priced at THB 999 net/ person.

You will find us on the beachfront of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya located at Wong Amat Beach, North Pattaya. Call us on (038) 301 234 for your reservation.

HAWAIIAN SEAFOOD BBQ THURSDAYS

Enjoy a BBQ seafood buffet and Hawaiian & Polynesian dance show at “Coast” restaurant of

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya in our promotion “Hawaiian Seafood BBQ

Thursdays” buffet spread every Thursday night from 18.30 – 22.45 hrs, priced at only THB 999 net/ person.

You will find us on the beachfront of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. Call us on (038) 301 234 for your reservation.

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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

Tel.: 0-3842-7585, 0-3842-0707 Fax: 0-3842-9773 Email: info@pattayapeople.com Website: www.pattayapeople.com

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Office Manager: Khun Tawanya Kantasoponsakul Cross Media Production Manager: Khun Nawalak Waralert Legal Advisors: Khun Suthipong Trakulsak Reception: Khun Suwanna Tochai Computer Editing: Khun Pattara Maneewong Accounting: Khun Supattra Boomtim

EX-POLICE OFFICER DEALING DRUGS

tablets, 4 gram of Ya-ice (amphetamine) and a Toyota pickup, at the arrest of the second person following was confiscated: 90 gram of Ya-ice, a Samsung J7 mobile phone and a blue Honda PCX. Now Pattaya police will arrest all the people here who have been buying and reselling the drugs from this gang. Drug dealing is a serious problem in Pattaya, the penalties include lengthy prison sentences, so any foreigners are being warned not to engage even as users with any kind of drugs.

The Commander of the Chonburi Provincial Police Major General Nuntachart Supamongkul have arrested a gang of drug traffickers from Bangkok with one of the two main persons being a former police officer, who was prior convicted dealing with stolen goods, and had recently been released from jail. The two was arrested after an undercover operation. At the arrest of the first person following was confiscated: 390 Yaba

TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMPAIGN big busses to check how many passengers had put on a safety belt or seat-belt.

The police found out that about 90% of the passengers in mini busses was wearing the safety belt, but also more than 80% of

STEALING TO PAY LOAN SHARK

A middle age woman Mrs. Arphai Jareanphaisan age 57 was arrested for stealing a purse from a vendor at the Chaimongkol market. A Burmese employee of the store reported to the police that that a woman in her 50-ties had stolen a purse containing 14,000 baht in cash, a gold ring, her ID card (for non-Thais) and a Visa appointment letter. CCTV footage revealed the incidence and that helped the police to the arrest of the thief, who art the time of the arrest still had the 14,000 baht in cash on her. Soon after being arrested the women confessed to the theft and ex-

plaining that she had committed the crime to be able to pay off her mothers debt to a loan shark. The police also found out the Mrs. Arphai previously had stolen goods and money from people in Rayong, Aranyaprathet, Sakaeo, Banbueng, Chonburi and Chantaburi. The thief also had a burglary arrest warrant on her from Kamphangphet provincial court. Pattaya Police Chief informed our reporter that the police take the loan shark problem very serious and is going to get rid of these loan shark networks in our city.

the passengers in the big busses and tour busses was not wearing the safety belt. The police officers took the opportunity to inform drivers and passengers on the busses about the importance of wearing the seat-belt.

Dynamic English Speaking Lawyer A combined force of officers and volunteers from Pattaya Police and Pattaya Traffic Police set up a check point outside the Big C South Pattaya branch on Sukhumvit Road to follow trough the specific orders from their commander to create safety for

tourists and citizens by making drivers aware of their responsibilities in the traffic and to take the traffic law seriously.

Indeed the police checked for driving licenses, annual car tax, motorcyclists wearing helmets, but also stopped minibuses and

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FLOODING COMPLAINS

Recent heavy rain has again resulted in heavy flooding. Only hours after heavy rain low laying areas of Pattaya saw flooding of more than 20 centimeters high especially on Beach Road, Third Road, and Sukhumvit

small and old. Of course much has been done establishing huge underground drain water canals, but more needs to be done from the local administration as drains gets blocked and that waste water and in some cases

Road. It is a problem that Pattaya as a beach resort has about 21 square kilometers of low laying areas, or about half the total area of our city, this and the fact that many drain pipes are too

sewage is forced up from the drains during heavy rain.

As Pattaya is a tourist destination it is detrimental to the image that this problem still is so serious.

SOLVING TRAFFIC PROBLEMS

The new Traffic Police Chief in Pattaya announced that he will implement measures to create a better flow of the traffic in Pattaya and will sort out or at least reduce the traffic jam problems.

Another matter the new chief will address is wrongdoings like speeding, crossing red lights or other bad behavior of people in the traffic.

There are 5 main points in the overall traffic plan: 1. Training the traffic police officers, in troubleshooting skills and even first aid in case of accidents.

2. Meetings with all the school administrators to understand traffic related problems and to make safety plans for parents and students coming to the schools.

3. Implement plans and using various physical devices to make the traffic flow better, and to crack down on violators of the traffic laws.

4. Focus on rush hour traffic problems.

5. Organize programs to inform especially the young generation about traffic laws, and to install discipline in the traffic to all citizens.

LINDA’S - TOTALLY CHANGED On the Norwegian National Day 17. May, the famous restaurant on Jomtien Second Road “Linda’s” had re-opening with totally new interior decoration in a trendy modern style and with a new Menu. Chairman Niels Colov and his wife Patsanan attended the re-opening and gave owner Linda Eiksund a present with wishes for continued business success.

FIREWORKS RETURN IN JUNE

Pattaya, May 2018 – This year’s Pattaya International Fireworks promise another dazzling pyrotechnic display, and when it comes to watching all those vivid colors erupting over the bay no spot can hold a candle to Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya. A specially created viewing, dining and party area

Canapé ) * · Love Seat package: THB 5,000 net for 2 persons (including 1 set of regular liquor and mixer)* ·Party Seat package: THB 7,000 net for 4 persons (including 1 set of regular liquor and mixer)* Remark: · Extra person for each package charge THB 1,000 net (for 1 person) · A la carte menu available upon request For more information and tickets purchase please contact: 038 930 600 or fbsec@siamatpattaya.com

TRAINING EMERGENCY WORKERS

Emergency staff of Somdet Rachathevee Sriracha Hospital organized a training seminar for

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on the hotel’s 24th and 27th floor will be like having your own designer skybox for taking in the action.

On 8 and 9 June, 2018, head skyward to Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya, Join us for a spectacular fireworks display and a line-up of top DJs from 7pm. until late night,

as well as great food and drink.

Gravity Lounge 24th floor: · Admission fee: THB 1,000 net per person (including 1 glass of special welcome drink) ·Gravity drink package: THB 7,000 net for 4 persons (including 1 set of premium liquor and mixer) Sky Restaurant 24th floor: · Sky drink package: THB 6,000 net for 4 persons (including 1 set of premium liquor and mixer)* Sky Bar 27th floor: · Admission fee: THB 1,000 net per person (including 1 glass of special welcome drink) · Half-moon seat package: THB 4,000 net for 2 persons (including 1 set of regular liquor, mixer and

various Emergency Rescue Teams to teach essential first aid including CPR and AED technique,

and patient assessment. It was a one day seminar, but very well organized so all went home with

lots of valuable knowledge to the benefit of our community.

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CHANGING RULES FOR TOUR BOATS

The Governor of Chonburi province came to Pattaya to consult with the Harbor Authority at Bali Hai Pier and the Pattaya City administration as well as the various boat owners who take tourists to the Koh Larn island on day trips. After his visit new rules was layed out preventing the boat operators from taking tourists into their boats from the beach along Pattaya Beach Road, but transferring the tourists to the Bali Hai Pier and having them enter the boats from the pier.

The governor had set a date for the start of these new rules to the 1. May 2018, but on the day it was noticed that many boat operators did not follow the new rules and was still loading their customers

into the boats from the beach.

Confronted with this situation the boat operators claimed that is

was not convenient for them to struction and that the big number follow the new rules as the Bali of tourists going to the Koh Larn Hai Pier area is still under con- island daily is between 15,000 and 20,000.

The Governor and the public authorities backed by the Thai Army however only gave the boat operators another week to change their business procedure, and will prosecute any violators of the new rules.

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

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.

GREETING INDIAN EMBASSADOR

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

His Excellency Bhagwant Bishnoi, Ambassador of Embassy of the Republic of India (2nd right), along with his wife

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

were warmly welcomed with a ager and Jari Nielsen (right), bouquet of flowers by Denis Resident Manager), during Thouvard (left), General Man- their stay at the resort recently.

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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RUSSIAN IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

A Russian woman Miss Ivankina Anastasia was involved in a traffic accident on Sukhumvit Road in front of The Trust condominium. A red-black Honda 110 motorbike was driving along Sukhumvit Road and Miss

driver of the motorbike and his passenger Mr. Num received leg injuries as well as bruises and scratches all over their bodies in the accident and was taken to Banglamung Hospital.

This kind of accidents happen

ABHAKORN DAY CEREMONY

A ceremony in front of the monument for Admiral King Borommon, Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak to pay homage to this great man on the day of his death

was organized jointly between Pattaya Police and the Pattaya City Hall Police. Various offering was places in symbolic respect.

RAILWAY ROAD DECAY Ivankina turned left into The Trust condominium with her black Toyota Yaris car, the driver of the motorbike claimed that he could not stop and crashed into the car damaging it on the left side. Mr. Patsapong age 15 the

often, and it is recommended both drivers of cars and motorbikes to slow down and make sure that there is no danger of accident before making turns or change of driving lanes.

The 19 km long road along the railway known as the “Railway Road” was established to help reduce the traffic on Sukhumvit Highway. The local people living in the Nongprue area now use this road frequently especially when taking children to school and during rush hours.

However because of the heavy use of this road there was a lot of damage soon after completion, and repair was required. But the repair was done at a low quality and soon after holes and damage surfaced again, making many local people complain to the city administration.

Local people now ask the authorities to make a thorough repair using good materials and do this during the night when not many use the road.

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DRAMATIC RESCUE IN SOI BUAKHAO

A Digger operated by a young man named Keantisak Sangwan age only 14, had a serious accidence at a building site in Soi 15 off Soi Buakhao. Because of the heavy rain days before the earth collapsed under the big earth moving machine and caused it to fall over with the driver/operator falling though the wind screen in landing between the digger and a metal frame of a water well. This happened in

front of terrified coworkers who was helpless in their efforts to help the heavyli injured young man.

The Sawang Boriboon Resvue team and a medical team from the nearby Pattaya City Hospital came to the site of the accident and after a very difficult recue operation succeeded to get the injured man to hospital in a extremely serious condition.

ROTTEN GARBAGE ON MAIN ROAD

Many people has complained to our reporter and posted this problem on social media. In front of the Royal Temple of Chai Mongkol on South Pattaya Road opposite the Chai Mongkol Fresh Market a large amount of waste has been piling up including lots of black garbage bags with wet garbage, dry debris and foods debris.

Most of it comes from the many people that set up food sales late at night and sometime occupy half the public road to create traffic the garbage on the wall to the problems, but at the closing time Royal temple creating bad smell these food sellers simply dump all and health risk for people passing

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as germs thrives in the garbage.

Pattaya City Hall has been notified about the problem and hopefully

appropriate action will soon be taken by the authorities.

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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 9911 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

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7 Rough type of fishing? (6) 8 Not in your own country (6) 9 Gradually disappear (4) 10 Two words that can be interchanged (8) 11 Inducing (7) 13 A prophet of the first century (5) 15 A tiny piece of anything (4) 17 Otalgia (7) 20 Exposing or showing briefly (8) 21 A cleansing agent (4) 23 An elaborate and systematic plan of action (6) 24 Country (6)

1 A course of related exercises and postures (4) 2 What a scary person might give you? (6) 3 Units of instruction (7) 4 Pass out, swoon (5) 5 Country in EU (6) 6 Speak ill of (8) 12 Non-skid brakes (4-4) 14 Hitting a drum (7) 16 An artist of consummate skill (6) 18 Soak up (6) 19 Cabied up to receive sound (5) 22 Not present; having left (4)

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GAME EASY

GAME MEDIUM

ANSWERS TO LAST WEEK’S SUDOKU GAMES (PPW ISSUE 601) 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: June 2018 FACES PLACES

PERSONAL SHOPPER

BALLERINA

JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM

Summary: Director Agnes Varda and photographer/muralist J.R. journey through rural France and form an unlikely friendship.

Release Date: 01/06/18

Summary: A personal shopper in Paris refuses to leave the city until she makes contact with her twin brother who previously died there.

Her life becomes more complicated when a mysterious person contacts her via text message.

Release Date: 01/06/18

Summary: An orphan girl dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her rural Brittany for Paris, where she passes for someone else and accedes to the position of pupil at the Grand Opera house.

Release Date: 01/06/18

Summary: With all of the wonder, adventure and thrills synonymous with one of the most popular and successful franchises in cinema history, this all-new motion-picture event sees the return of favorite characters and dinosaurs —along with new breeds more awe-inspiring.

Release Date: 07/06/18

OPERATION RED SEA

HOTEL ARTEMIS

OCEAN’S 8

HEREDITARY

FANNEY KHAN

INUYASHIKI

Summary: PLA Navy Marine Corps launch a hostage rescue operation in Ihwea and undergo a fierce battle with rebellions and terrorism.

Release Date: 14/06/18

Summary: Set in riot-torn, near-future Los Angeles, ‘Hotel Artemis’ follows the Nurse, who runs a secret, members-only emergency room for criminals.

Release Date: 14/06/18

Summary: Gary Ross will direct and produce the film, which will be a continuation of the George Clooney-led films, with Bullock playing Danny Ocean’s ex-con sister. With help from her right-hand woman, she’ll form a team of thieves to steal a necklace from the Met Ball in order to frame a villainous gallery owner.

Release Date: 14/06/18

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.

Release Date: 14/06/18

Summary: Fanney Khan is a struggling singer who wants to make his daughter a big name in music world.

Release Date: 15/06/18

Summary: Inuyashiki Ichirou is down on his luck. While only 58 years old, his geriatric looks often have him written off as a pathetic old man by the world around him and he's constantly ignored and disrespected by his family despite all that he's done to support them.

Release Date: 21/06/18

ESCAPE PLAN 2

BEYOND THE EDGE

SUBMERGENCE

ISLE OF DOGS

LOVING PABLO

SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO

Summary: Sequel to the 2013 film that featured a security expert named Ray Breslin, who used his skills to test out the reliability of maximum security prisons.

Release Date: 21/06/18

Summary: Contemporary Moscow. A talented gambler gathers a team of people with supernatural powers to win big at a casino. But they find a much stronger mystical rival.

Release Date: 28/06/18

Summary: In a room with no windows on the eastern coast of Africa, a Scotsman, James More, is held captive by jihadist fighters. Thousands of miles away in the Greenland Sea, Danielle Flinders prepares to dive in a submersible to the ocean floor.

Release Date: 28/06/18

Summary: Set in Japan, “Isle of Dogs” follows a boy’s odyssey in search of his dog.

Release Date: 28/06/18

Summary: Based on Virginia Vallejo’s 2008 best-selling Spanish-language memoir “Loving Pablo, Hating Escobar.” A journalist strikes up a romantic relationship with notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar.

Release Date: 28/06/18

Summary: The drug war on the US-Mexico border has escalated as the cartels have begun trafficking terrorists across the US border. To fight the war, federal agent Matt Graver re-teams with the mercurial Alejandro.

Release Date: 28/06/18

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UPDATED SERVICES: WILLS & VISA

As with my experience regarding will administration cases I have run into many obstacles and delays, even when a will is written correctly and clearly states who is to receive what. I have found that if a family member, spouse or distant relative is not happy with what is stated on a will they can seek to delay the execution of the will by underhanded means, such as stating that the will itself is fake or that it is not valid as the signature is not real.

Even though claiming these things cannot get the will disregarded it can delay proceedings for up to three to four years before the true beneficiaries can receive what is rightfully theirs.

Also in countries abroad such as

the US it is necessary to submit more evidence than just a written will. As was the case regarding an American man who had married a Thai woman but passed away whilst back in the States, the American courts did not accept only the written will along with a marriage certificate that was submitted. They needed more proof in the form of the marriage ceremony photos along with photos of friends who knew the widow and lived in Thailand along with an affidavit from each of those friends.

In trying to ease the process of executing a will here or abroad I have started offering clients the option of making a video will, which is a first for Thailand. A

video will is a very strong piece of evidence in court as it shows undeniable proof that your will is real as it shows you physically signing the will, stating the date & time and also that you are of sound mind and are not being coerced into making the will in any way. You can also give your reasons on why you choose to give what to whom and why you would skip someone entirely, which is not possible with just a written will. Giving your beneficiaries the chance to actually hear and see you stating your last wishes and the reasons behind them enabling you to pass on personal messages. A video will can be stored on disc which will last up to thirty years along with a

backup ensuring the protection of your final actions.

The second service we are now offering is travel visas for Thai girlfriends, wives and fiancees to travel abroad to your home country whether it is the US, UK, Australia or even Scandinavia just as examples. There are a lot of agencies that provide this service but they charge a very hefty fee which is usually paid upfront regardless of whether it is a success or not. We can provide this service at a cheaper rate with

only a fifty percent payment upfront with the rest to be paid after we are successful of obtaining a visa. We can provide this service because we have experienced personnel who have been in the business for over twenty years, they will even know what color background you need to have on your portrait photos, as if it is the wrong color then the embassy will not accept your submission. In knowing all the little details like this we can ease the arduous process of obtaining a

foreign travel visa enabling you and your partner to enjoy a trip abroad with fewer hassles. If you have your own case, any questions regarding law in Thailand or any questions regarding our services please feel free to write in to us and we will answer any questions or concerns.

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

FIRE DRILL EVACUATION SIAMESE SAWASDEE RITUAL Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya led by Jari Nielsen (centre), Resident Manager along with hotel staff recently participated in the first of “Annual Fire Drill and Fire Evacuation Practice Training

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2018” to ensure safety awareness for handling an emergency case trained by the fireman team from Pattaya Disaster Prevention & Mitigation. All departments concerned gave a good cooperation to learn and practice with the

scene-made to achieve the target and hotel standard. This training was a part of crisis management policy aimed at highest safety standard for all departments.

The new Sawasdee ritual at Spa Cenvaree in Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya uses traditional Siamese massage with modern aromatherapy techniques and the uplifting properties of lime, lemongrass and plai for a completely refreshing all-in-one spa session.

Priced at THB 2,800++ per person, the package includes a THB 300 retail voucher and is available throughout May and June.

This energising 120-minute session begins with a foot ritual and then progresses to a Siamese herbal loofa body scrub, followed

by a soothing aromatherapy massage. Refreshments in the Relaxation Lounge are included.

Spa Cenvaree is situated within the Spa Village on the edge of the

water park at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. For reservations and more spa packages, please contact (038) 301 234 ext 4333.

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LUCKY DRAW - LUCKY GIRL

Pooky Colov - winner at Casa Pascal.

Patsanan “Pooky” Colov was the lucky winner of TWO prizes at the “17th Anniversary Lucky Draw for Restaurant Casa Pascal”. One voucher is for Breakfast/Brunch Buffet for 8 people, another voucher is for Interna-

tional Seafood BBQ Buffet Dinner for 2 persons at Avani Pattaya Resort & Spa. The photo show the lucky winner with the owner of Restaurant Casa Pascal.

IIFA WEEKEND AND AWARDS 2018

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is delighted to announce that Thailand has been named as the host country for the 19th International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA Awards), which is scheduled to be held in Bangkok from 22-24 June, 2018.

This makes the second time the Thai capital plays host to the biggest celebration of Indian cinema, having hosted the 9th IIFA Awards on 8 June, 2008.

Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said: “India is one of Thailand’s important sources of visitor markets. Being named as the host country for the glitzy and glamorous IIFA Awards for the second time reiterates Thailand’s positioning as the preferred destination among Indian travellers.”

Wizcraft International, the producers and creators of the IIFAs, made the official announcement at a press conference held in New Delhi on 17 May, 2018. Making the appearances to confirm Bangkok as the host city for this June’s star-studded weekend included

Mr. Isra Stapanaseth, Director of the TAT New Delhi Office Bollywood bigwigs Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar, Dia Mirza, Shahid Kapoor and Kartik Aaryan.

See more at TAT Newsroom International Public Relations Di-

vision Tourism Authority of Thailand 1600 New Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi Bangkok 10400 Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 4545-48 Fax: +66 (0)

2250 0246 Email: prdiv3@tat.or.th Website: www.TATnews.org Facebook: TAT Newsroom Twitter: TAT Newsroom

MICE VENUE STANDARD AWARDED

Pattaya, Thailand - Mr. Neoh Kean Boon, General Manager of Dusit Thani Pattaya proudly accepts the ‘Thailand MICE Venue Standard’ award on behalf of the hotel from Khun Weerasak Kowsurat, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports during an awarding ceremony hosted by the Thailand

Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) held on 27 April 2018 at BHIRAJ Convention Centre at the Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre, known as BITEC Bangna, Bangkok. It was another success that the hotel has won the prestigious award recognising and certifying its po-

sition in maintaining the quality and standard of MICE venue, not only in Pattaya but in the eastern region as a whole. Dusit Thani Pattaya prides itself in its location, competent Events support team and excellent convention & meeting facilities to cater to the needs of any MICE-related events.

Bangkok - Led by a 30% increase in visitor arrivals from China and a 17% growth from India, the Thai tourism industry has recorded total international arrivals of 13.7 million in January-April 2018, up 13.9% over the same period of 2017.

Mr. Pongpanu Svetarundra, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Sports announced at a press briefing that the total visitors in January-April generated an estimated 730.7 billion Baht in

tourism income, up 17.55% from the same period of 2017.

In April alone, international visitor arrivals totalled 3,092,725, up by 9.38% over the same period of 2017. The top ten source markets were China, Malaysia, Lao PDR., Russia, India, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, the United States and the United Kingdom, respectively.

Here is a summary of the key results for January – April 2018: Overview: All regions grew well except the Middle East. Visitors

from East Asia totalled 8,894,642 (+17.50%), Europe 3,006,525 (+9.75%), the Americas 599,431 (+3.55%), South Asia 607,379 (+15.18%), Oceania 296,741 (+0.26%), the Middle East 237,322 (-6.75%), and Africa 59,371 (+7.11%).

See more at Website: www.TATnews.org Facebook: TAT Newsroom Twitter: TAT Newsroom

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SUCCESS OF BLUPHERE PATTAYA Habitat Group, Thailand’s leading of property developer for investment, led by Mr. Chanin Vanijwongse (left) - Chief Executive Officer, and Ms. Sasivimol Sutthibut (right) – Chief Operating Officer, recently received an award of New Hotel Construction & Design Thai-

land at ASIA PACIFIC PROPERTY AWARDS 2018-2019 organized by IPAX Asia Pacific at The Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park Hotel. The platform is a networking summit and a show case for real estate in Asia Pacific that attracts the nest companies from across the elds of real estate, hotels, archi-

tecture, interior design, and beyond.

BluPhere Pattaya, a high-end condominium for investment near Na Chomthien beach 100 metres to the beach , is a resounding success, snatching the ultimate award for construction and design under the Best Western Pre-

mier Collection brand, the most premium of the Best Western hotel chain.

BluPhere adopts a unique, remarkable boutique-style design reflected in its concept “The Misty Canyon, Blue Water and Sky”, which perfectly blends with nature and gives residents the opportunity to truly and comfortably immerse themselves in a blissful

beachfront atmosphere.

BluPhere snatched the Asia-Pacific Property Award 2018-2019 – its fifth award on design – after scooping trophies for Best LowRise Condo Architectural Design (Resort), Highly Commended in the category Best Condo Interior Design and Best Condo Landscape Architectural Design from Thailand Property Awards 2017, as

well as the Best Condo Architectural Design (Thailand) accolade from Asia Property Awards 2017.

These trophies guarantee and prove the exquisite elegance, including an eye for detail, in every step and area of the BluPhere design. Moreover, this reaffirms Habitat Group’s long-time commitment to innovation and unique design.

JOMTIEN WASTEWATER AND SEWAGE of the meeting was to reach a short term solution to the fact that the Jomtien area did not yet have a perfect wastewater and sewage treatment system in place, as such wastewater and sewage runs directly into the sea off the Jomtien beach especially when heavy rain fall create flooding in the area. In conclusion of the

A meeting took place chaired by Pattaya Mayor Police Major General Anan Charoenchasri with

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meeting it was decided that the Na Jomtien Municipality will for a limited period be able to use the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Soi Wat Boon Kanchana, until they have developed a sufficient system by their own. As such holiday makers at Jomtien beach will be able to swim in cleaner water.

participation of members of the administrative committee of the Na Jomtien municipality. The topic

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KARMA STUDIOS BANG SARAY The Swedish Rock n’ Roll star Jerry Carlson went together with Pattaya People Media Group Chairman Niels Colov and his wife Patsanan to visit the amazing state of the art ‘Karma’ recording studios in Bang Saray about 30 min. from Pattaya. Thank you so much to owner Chris Cracker for taking time to show us around.

THAI WAKE PARK

Thai Wake Park is the only place in Pattaya where you can enjoy the great sports of cable wakeboarding, wakeskating, and water skiing. Pattaya People Television send a camera team to visit this exciting attraction just outside Pattaya on Motorway 7. We

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wanted to assess the facilities for the planning of an ambitious reality TV show soon to be produced of our company.

If you would like to visit Thai Wake Park then please call 038197-671 and they will inform you how to get there.

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IMMIGRATION WARNING

Hotels, Apartment building, Home rental entrepreneurs and private people that rent our accommodation to foreigners had been warned by the Chonburi Immigra-

CARABAO POLICE CONCERT

The Civil Committee of Pattaya Police Station is organizing the Concert on 15 July 2018 at 17.00 pm at Hollywood Discoteque in North Pattaya, and is estimated to last one hour. The objective of this concert is to raise funds to renovate the toilet area at Pattaya Police Station.

A planning meeting for the concert was held at Pattaya Police Station and was chaired by Khun

Kris Jiramongkol, the acting president of the committee also in attendance was Pattaya Police Chief Police Colonel Apichai Kraped.

Significant of this concert is that all the members of Carabao will turn up for this concert, as it is known that apart from the band leader Ad Carabao different members will usually join the band on stage for their concerts.

tion Office in Soi 5 off Jomtrien Beach Road, that they must report within 24 hours if any foreigners have rented any rooms or other accommodation at their proper-

ties. The Immigration explained to our reporter that according to the Immigration Act of 1979 section 38 failing to make this reporting on time the host will have to pay a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht and in case in case the foreigners move out they must report this within 48 hours as stipulated in the Immigration Act section 37. Immigration further informed that overstay of visas has declined, but they will monitor the reporting by property owners and arrest the ones that don’t take the regulations seriously.

THIEF CAUGHT RED HANDED

Workers at a condo construction site in the Thepprasit area have caught a construction material thief. The police was notified that the constructyion manager was holding a person who had been caught red handed stealing various building materials, a water heater and a big sack of copper wires. When the police questioned the construction manager he explained that the workers reported to him that a man came into the building site looking suspicious, so they were keeping an eye on the man until

they saw him stealing. They had recorded the theft on video as evidence, and when the man tried to run away they caught him. The thief admitted to the crime and also confessed that he had been stealing before, he

did this he explained to the police to get money to travel home to his hometown in the Sakhon Nakorn province.

BLOCKED DRAINS AND WATER WAYS

The Banglamung District Chief Khun Narit Niramaiyawong presented 62 survival bags to people affected by flooding after the recent heavy rain. He also ordered

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a digger truck to clean up water ways and the canal on the east side of the railway to assure the water from the flooding could to run into the canal. Flooding is a

problem every year in the rain season and a lot is done to avoid the blocking of drains and waterways from weeds, tree branches and rubbish.

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DR.KAMALJIT SINGH HEALTH TIPS:-

players. Because you’re naturally strong and lose and gain weight easily, your body type is wellsuited to muscle-building activities like bodybuilding.

tors don’t rely on body shape alone to know how healthy you are. They use a few tools to measure how much body fat you have, and BMI is one of them. It’s a number calculated from your height and weight. A score of 25 or more suggests you’re overweight; 30 or more points to obesity. But it doesn’t measure body fat directly or tell you where in your body the fat tends to live.

Waist Size: -This is a simple way to measure how much fat you have around your belly, which can tell you your odds for health problems, like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. To check yours, line

the problem got worse as thighs got thinner. However, the study didn’t track whether the people’s thighs were larger because of fat, muscle, or both, so it’s hard to tell why they were better off.

Arm Yourself: -When doctors kept track of 4,000 men between ages 60 and 79 to figure out their body composition, they found that along with slimmer waists, bigger arms seemed to predict longer life and better health. Those who had larger mid-arm muscle measurements lived longer. It may simply be that muscular arms reflect a healthier lifestyle, but the muscle itself may also help.

Pear Shape: -It combines a slimmer “ectomorph” upper body with an “endomorph” lower body.

People with this shape have extra fat in the hip and thigh area. It’s more common among women, and it may be part of the reason they often live longer than men.

That could be because belly fat, more common in men, is linked to more health problems than lowerbody fat. One study found that in some cases fat in the hips and thighs was linked to lower odds for some diseases.

Apple Shape: -Also called a “beer belly,” it means you have more fat stored around your stomach, while your lower body stays thin. It’s more common in men, and it’s worse for your health than the pear shape. That’s because belly fat is often a sign that you have more fat deeper inside, around your internal organs, as opposed to just beneath the skin.

That kind is more closely linked to heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol.

Body Mass Index (BMI): -Doc-

up a measuring tape with your belly button and wind it once around. (Don’t suck in your stomach when you measure.) In women, 35 inches or more is a sign of too much belly fat. In men, it’s 40 inches. These numbers may vary slightly if you have a very large body size.

Waist-to-Hip Ratio: -It’s another way to gauge the fat around your midsection. Measure your waist just above your belly button and divide that by the measure of your hips at their widest point.

Anything greater than 0.85 for women or 0.9 for men puts you in the danger zone for health problems. Is it a better measure than just your waist size? The research isn’t clear. But many studies suggest that both do a good job of predicting health risks.

Bigger Thighs, Better Health: -Scientists studied about 3,000 adults for more than 12 years and found those whose thighs measured less than 24 1/2 inches were more likely to have heart disease and other health problems. And

Exercise to Stay in Shape: Often, your body shape is something you’re born with. But no matter what you look like, there are lots of things you can do to be healthy. Exercise can help you get rid of deeper fat and build muscle, even if your weight stays the same. And if you lose weight, regular workouts can help you keep it off. Try to get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise on most days of the week. Building muscle with weights or yoga can also help.

Eat for a Healthy Body Shape: -Tran’s fats and sweetened foods and drinks seem to boost belly fat.

Eat a diet focused on vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. And look for lean protein like skinless chicken, fish, eggs, beans, and low-fat dairy.

For More Information- Visit/contact:Dr.Kamaljit Singh M.D. (A.M), PhD. Mobile 0869032543 Email info@drkamalholistic.com web. www.drkamalholistic.com

What Your Body Shape Says about Your Health Your body shape can say quite a bit about your health. But it’s important to remember that it’s just one factor. People of all shapes and sizes can be healthy — or at risk for problems like heart disease or diabetes. You should see your doctor for regular checkups to test your blood pressure, cholesterol, and other measures of your health.

Ectomorph:-One system separates body shapes into “somatotypes.” The ectomorph type has a narrower frame, thinner bones,

and smaller joints, and may be flatter in the chest and butt. Think of the typical build of a distance runner, fashion model, or ballerina.

Though you may look skinny and find it hard to put on weight, you can have more body fat than you think, especially as you age. That’s because your body often processes food quickly, which makes it harder to build muscle.

Endomorph: -This somatotype usually has more body fat and muscle, smaller shoulders, shorter

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limbs, and larger bone structure.

Think of football linemen, shot put throwers, or curvier women. You may gain weight easily, especially in your lower belly and hips, and find it harder to lose. This may be in part because your body is more likely to store “high carb” foods as fat instead of burning them.

Mesomorph:-This somatotype has an athletic, strong build with wide shoulders, a narrow waist, and low body fat. Think of the typical build of sprinters or soccer

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MISTAKES THAT CAN AFFECT YOUR CHOLESTEROLS Don’t skip getting your cholesterol checked-unhealthy numbers typically don’t cause symptoms. See how many other no-no’s you might be guilty of. ·Your Numbers: - Your Cholesterol levels tell your doctor about the fats in your blood. Unhealthy levels are linked to hardening of the arteries which can cause heart disease, heart attacks and strokes. Your number include “bad” (LDL) and “good” (HDL) cho-

week will do the trick. If you’re short of time, you can break it into 10 minute increments throughout the day. Resistance trainingpushups, pull-ups, weights—my help too. ·You Park Yourself: - Sitting too long can be linked to obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure. It lowers “good Cholesterol, which helps get rid of the bad stuff, and raises triglyceride levels. This is true even if you

pork, lamb and full fat dairy like butter, cream, milk, cheese and yoghurt as well as tropical oils like palm and coconut. All those things can rise your LDL, or “bad Cholesterol.” It can help to trim visible fat from meats and go with skim milk and low fat yoghurt. If your LDL is high, you shouldn’t get than 6% of your calories from the saturated fat. ·You Eat a Lot of Trans Fat: Sometimes called “partially hy-

exercise regularly. If you work at desk, try to get up and move around every 30 minutes, or think about using a standing desk. ·You Smoke: - It lowers your “good” cholesterol levels, which means you keep more of the bad stuff. And it’s linked to high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. Quitting can make your cholesterol levels better and help protect your arteries. If you don’t smoke, do your best to stay away from second hand smoke. ·You Ignore Your Weight: Carrying too many pounds, especially around your belly, can raise bad cholesterol (LDL) and Lower good kind (HDL). But loose just 10% of your weight and you could really help your numbers. Talk to your doctor about the best diet and exercise program to help you lose weight. ·You Eat a Lot of Saturated Fat: - This comes from beef,

drogenated “fats or oils, you find them in fried foods, pastries, pizza dough, doughnuts, muffins, cookies, crackers, and many prepackaged foods. They raise your bad cholesterol levels and lower the good stuff, Check food labels to limit trans fats, eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grain, low fat dairy, poultry, fish and nuts. ·You cut Out all Fats:- They’re not all bad. Replace saturated and Trans fats with healthier polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. You’ll find those fats in trout, salmon, herring, avocados, olives, walnuts and lipid vegetable oil like safflower, canola, and olive oil. But make sure no more than 30% of your daily calories come from any kind of fat. · You Forget About Fiber:These are 2 types; soluble, which dissolves in water and insoluble, which doesn’t. Both are good for

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lesterol, and triglycerides, a common fat in your body. If you understand where your numbers are and what may affect them, you can do some things to help manage them ·You Don’t Get Tested:- Unhealthy cholesterols numbers don’t typically cause any symptoms, so it’s important to get them checked. If you find out there’s a problem, diet, life style changes and medication can help. After 20, your doctor will want to do a simple blood test every 4 to 6 years to make sure they’re in healthy range, If your levels are off, your doctor will keep a close eye on them to see if you need treatment. ·You Skip Your Workouts: Regular exercise is one of the best way to control your cholesterol.

You don’t have to run a marathon40 minutes of walking, swimming, cycling or dancing 3 to 4 times a

your heart health. But soluble fiber in particular helps lower your LDL levels. Add it to your diet with a bowl of oatmeal in the morning or with oat bran, fruits, beans, lentils or vegetables. ·You Drink Too Much: - overdoing it with alcohol can cause unhealthy cholesterol numbers. In particular, it can raise the level of fats in your blood. Men should have no more than two drinks per day, and women one. If you keep that, you also might boost your HDL or good cholesterol numbers. ·You ignore other Conditions: - It’s important to understand and treat any medical issues linked to bad cholesterol numbers like high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease and hypothyroidism. If you have one of those conditions and manage it well, you may help your numbers, too. · You Skip Your Medication Sometimes: - Follow your doctor’s directions about any prescriptions. If you do forget to take your medicine, don’t try to “make up” doses by taking more the next

time. It may not work the way it’s supposed to, or it may make you dizzy or sick. Make sure to tell your doctor about any drug you already take. Some drugs can cause problems if they’re taken at the same time as other meds.

For more Details contact:

Dr.Kamaljit Singh Chief Consultant Dr.Kamal Bio Magnetic Holistic Health Centre Mobile (+66) 869032543, (+91) 9803044056 India Email: info@drkamalholistic.com Web: www.drkamalholistic.com

REASONS FOR PAINFUL KNEES

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Your Knees have lots of moving parts, and you use them a lot, so all sorts of things can go wrong.

Find out what might be causing your pain. ·It’s Complicated: - Your knees have lots of moving parts, and you use them a lot, so lots of them can go wrong. Too much of one kind of motion, especially if you don’t work up to it, can lead to overuse injuries. Simple wear and tear is a problem, especially as you age. Accidents can crack bones and tear tissue. With some conditions, your body attacks its own joints. Your doctor can help you sort out what’s going on with your knee when it doesn’t feel right.

Dislocations and Fractures

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SUNTHON PHU DAY, Rayong at 26 June 2018, Sunthon Phu Day held annually on 26 June to commemorate the Thailand’s great poet Sunthon Phu, the royal poet in the reign of King Rama II, the fair features light and sound presentation, fountain with light and sound presentation with the recitation of the poet’s biography.

PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL 2018 will be held between 8-9 June 2018 at Central Pattaya Beach from 7.00 PM onwards.

PATTAYA MARATHON 2018 , Sunday 15 July 2018 at Pattaya Beach Road, For more information please conact Pattaya City call (+66) 3825 3128

RAYONG FRUIT FESTIVAL at 1-5 June 2018, on Tapong Fruit Market, Rayong is heaven for fruit lovers. During the festival, you can enjoy the sight, the taste and some spending on the quality tropical fruits of Thailand. There are also fruit procession, Miss Fruit Orchard beauty pageant, fruit eating competition, fruit basket arrangement competition, papaya salad cooking contest and cultural performances. More than top 30 restaurants in the province as well as fruit farmers present their best products in the festival.

LAGUNA PHUKET INTERNATIONAL MARATHON at 9 - 10 June 2018, in Laguna Beach Resort, Phuket The Phuket International Marathon is a race in which anyone can participate as it features five different achievable courses for you to choose from. The races include a full marathon (42.195 kms), half marathon (21.097 kms), fun run (10.5 kms), community walk (5 kms), and kids’ run (2 kms). The topography of Phuket provides participants with the challenge of running flat sections as well as ones involving rolling hills and, at the same time, runners can enjoy the beautiful scenery as the courses take in villages, rubber plantations, and beaches. Highlight: Not only are there the runs but there is also a ‘Pasta Party’ on the eve of the event at which you can stock up on the carbohydrate to provide you

with the energy for the race, as well as the opportunity to meet fellow runners.

THE 8TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF ASIAN SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY (ASIATOX 2018), 17 Jun 2018 - 20 Jun 2018 at Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Hall (PEACH) Toxicology is the scientific study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical or biological agents on people, animals, and the environment. The purpose of The Asian Society of Toxicology (ASIATOX) shall be to foster scientific co-operation among Asian countries and promote progress in toxicological sciences in the region, in particular by sponsoring “The International Congress of ASIATOX”. Contact : +66 3825 0421, +66 3825 0511 , +66 3825 0513, Email: mice@royalcliff.com , pornthip@royalcliff.com , shreyash@royalcliff.com, http://www.peachthailand.com 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 award-winning 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.

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 9911 1199

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THAT WAS 2017. THIS IS 2018. THAI ECONOMY The Thai economy improved over the course of 2017, recording yearon-year growth of 3.3% in the first quarter, 3.8% in the second quarter and 4.3% between July and September, the largest quarterly jump since 2013 Rising overseas demand for goods

national sales underpinned growth as 2017 went on, with the value of exports in US dollar terms rising by 6.8% y-o-y in the first quarter, before expanding by 7.9% and 12.5% in the second and third quarter, respectively.

Of this, agricultural exports

and services pushed Thailand’s GDP towards five-year highs in 2017, with business-friendly fiscal policies and planned spending on infrastructure expected to support further expansion in 2018.

The Thai economy improved over the course of 2017, recording yearon-year growth of 3.3% in the first quarter, 3.8% in the second quarter and 4.3% between July and September, the largest quarterly jump since 2013, according to the National Economic and Social Development Board (NESDB).

The board cited a rise in exports, consumption and private investment, coupled with improved returns from agriculture and manufacturing, as key contributors to growth.

The positive results prompted the NESDB to narrow its forecast for full-year growth to 3.9%, at the upper end of the 3.5-4% predicted by the NESDB, and slightly above the 3.8% projected by the Bank of Thailand (BOT) and the IMF. The board had earlier given a broader forecast for GDP expansion of between 3.6% and 4.6%.

Strong performance from exports Significantly higher levels of inter-

jumped by 20.5% between January and March, 19.2% in the second quarter and 28.4% during the July-September period – with the latter period seeing the highest growth recorded in two years.

Manufacturing products also performed well, expanding by 5.9%, 12.5% and 9.6%, respectively, on

been on hold at 25 basis points above its all-time low since April 2015.

In notes released following a review in late November, the bank’s monetary policy committee appeared to rule out any short-term increases, as well as any further reductions in the rate.

“Recent below-target inflation was mainly due to supply-side and structural factors; further monetary policy accommodation therefore would not be appropriate and could result in the build-up of vulnerability in the financial system,” it concluded.

The bank is expected to maintain its accommodative benchmark rate well into 2018 on the back of muted inflation, given the prospect of interest rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve, according to Chavinda Hanratanakool, CEO of Krungthai Asset Management.

“The cost of business will surge if interest rates go up,” she told OBG. “Even with the gap closing for 1.5%, the policy rate may remain the same.”

the back of more favourable global economic conditions.

Full-year export growth is slated to reach 8.6% in 2017, following 0.1% growth in 2016 and three consecutive years of negative growth before that.

Interest rates and inflation remain steady Despite the faster pace of growth, the BOT left its benchmark oneday repurchase rate at 1.5% throughout 2017. The rate has

Indeed, inflation also closed out 2017 below the BOT’s targeted range of 1-4%. The consumer price index rose 0.7% on average over the year, below the BOT’s band.

Major infrastructure plans to help drive new growth The government’s Thailand 4.0 programme, which aims to shift the economic focus away from production and towards services, is set to be a major driver of new

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Competitiveness will be boosted through an acceleration of transport projects in 2018, with ground to be broken on three rapid transit lines in the capital. In addition, the government has budgeted BT745bn ($22.8bn) for more than 100 transport projects in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), according to Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, the minister of transport.

“The idea is to develop the infrastructure for air and sea, and make the travelling time between the capital and the EEC shorter by building the Bangkok-Rayong high-

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speed rail,” he told OBG. Household debt a cause for concern Domestic consumption is expected to rise into 2018, following the implementation of tax breaks on year-end shopping after the yearlong period of mourning for His Late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej ended on October 27.

According to the NESDB, private consumption expanded by 3.1% in the third quarter, up from 3% and 3.2% in the preceding two quarters.

Any further increases in consumer spending, then, should have a positive impact across several sectors, including manufacturing, retail and tourism.

However, high levels of household debt could moderate expenditure.

The ratio of household debt to GDP stood at around 77% in mid-November, according to BOT data, down slightly from a high of 80% in 2015, but still weighing on purchasing power, according to the bank.

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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 Jahir Khan, 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

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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.

Friday June 1 Diana Mountanos -Yoga Instructor/Trainer Stretching and Yoga Exercises For The Young At Heart In 1997, Diana found Bikram Hot Yoga, and her love affair with yoga started from that very first class.

Diana wanted to devote herself to helping students after she experienced the total restorative benefits of yoga. As a consultant she has helped open Hot Yoga studios and worked with Hot Yoga Studios shortly after their openings to secure their successes.

She has worked with countless studio directors, connected with hundreds of teachers, facilitated Yoga Teacher Training, stayed with students starting their practice as a buddy, helped students with nutrition, and has always been a shining beacon for why yoga is essential for health, wellness and fitness.

This is her true passion.

Diana can be reached via email: diana@dianamountanos.com Tuesday, June 5 Presenting ‘PEC UNPLUGGED’, starting on Tuesday, June 5 The PEC is pleased to announce, for first Tuesday of each month, a relaxed evening, starting at 6 PM, for members and friends in Jomtien: a social gathering at Tequila Sunrise Bar, on Soi Chaiypruek, right off the beach.

The pub is owned by an Englishman, and is offering incredible value - 70 Baht roast dinners, including fish and chips and other Brit favourites. The concept is a Low Tech get together, no computers, no projectors, no tickets, and a casual street side bar at-

PEC Meeting Programme – Fridays, 1-29th June 2018 mosphere with a range of dining tables, bar stools and counters, plus cushioned cane sofa chairs.

We will have some modest entertainment or arts feature each month, and our PEC expat American girl band Jasper III will grace us with a few acoustic songs. No ticket sales, no sponsor tables, and a few Team Members joining to network with members.

Founder member of M V G Cancer Foundation in Thailand Cancer prevention is better than cure.

M V G CANCER FOUNDATION, 93 /77.SUKHUMVIT SOI 39, BANGKOK, THAILAND 10110 Contact : mvgcf16@gmail.com www.youtube.com/watch?time_ continue= 287&v=Q3QsJ1zG5DM Friday, 30 March 2018

Introducing his Holistic Clinics for Health and Medicine Contact Dr. Kamal: info@drkamalholistic.com Friday, 2 March 2018 Ron Cartey Chief Business Development Officer 3T Network PTE LTD You are Never too Old to Learn Pearls of wisdom from 47 years in business

Friday, June 15

Jerry Weinerth President of Circulator’s Promotional Services, Inc. How to find true love in Thailand.

Contact Jerry: anewstartguy@aol.com https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=kjnPnts8SOU

Contact Ron: ron.cartey@3tnetworks.com www.youtube.com/watch?v= 4kvkZy3tH0E

David Thomas, from Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, will speak about the SuperSight surgery procedure, by which the failing natural lenses in the eyes, now optically inefficient, are replaced by soft, flexible or multifocal intra-ocular lenses that can be made to focus for reading as well as being able to see distances, just as in natural younger vision.

Friday, June 22 Khun Toy, the Director of the Pattaya Orphanage, will tell us about her work with the orphaned children here in our town.

Friday, 23 March 2018 Fr. David Price Introduced himself and offered assistance to members and answered questions. contact: fr.david20150@gmail.com Tel: 08-4070-5258 https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=3yEmGggy9u8 Friday, 16 March 2018

Friday, June 29 Tom Coulter speaks about the Foreign Police Volunteers Historically most of the activities of the FTPA have been based in Walking Street, the heart of Pattaya’s night life, where staff assist the visiting public with general inquiries and work with Tourist Police duty officers to resolve incidents such as drunken behaviour or breaches of public disorder. However, their duties are now expanding to incorporate other tasks throughout the city and beyond, many in the day time as well as the evening.

(Previous Speaker’s contact details) Friday, 6 April 2018 C.V.Gaiki

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.

Sheldon Penner The Pattaya Players Pattaya Players is planning its next show Contact Gary: 085.913.1827 email: pattayaplayerstake2@gmail.com www.facebook.com/Pattaya-Players-Community-…. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=9OU1BjNJATI Friday, 16 March 2018 Jerry Lee Carlson Music Tribute Artist contact: info@jerrycarlson.se Jerry will play 7 local gigs, for details see uTube: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=9OU1BjNJATI Friday, 9 March 2018 Dr. Kamaljit Singh Medical Practitioner

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

Our meeting venue is The Mercure Hotel, Pattaya 2nd Road – Soi 15.

Entry price is now 220B for the large breakfast buffet with a 20B discount for club members. Arrive at 09:50 – With a valid Life Members’ card entry for Buffet & Meeting is 200 Baht, nonmembers 220 Baht. 11:20 – Entry for Meeting only is 100 Baht for all. Life Membership is 750 Baht.

ALSO Just across the Road is their ‘Sister’ Hotel Hotel Baraquda http:// www.hotelbaraquda.com Pattaya 2nd Road, next to the Pattaya Avenue Shopping Mall.

Fine Dining & Bars, with fabulous ‘sunset views’ over Pattaya Bay 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://pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ insurance/ NEWS.. If any member would like to suggest a new club venue, on a public transport route – 2nd Road or Beach Road, please send an email request for our MS Word document PEC VENUE FACILITIES – NEEDS LIST to check the facilities we need to operate the club meetings. If you think a Hotel you know may match up to our needs – let Meeting Manager Richard know (pecrichard@yahoo.co.uk) and he will attach a copy of the venue facilities list for you to use as a tick list to review the hotel for us.

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PEC Finance Reports now available on-line: http:// pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ club-finances/ NEWS.. The next ACS Outreach to Pattaya is planned for JUNE 2018.

Appointments are not needed for consular services during outreach visits.

If you have any questions, please email acsbkk@state.gov or call the American Citizen Services Unit at 02-205-4049, or visit website: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/consular-outreach Outreach Events will no longer accept cash (U.S. Dollars and Thai Baht) for American Citizen Services. https://th.usembassy.gov/newoutreach-policy-no-cash-accepted NEWS – Pattaya local telephone numbers – Emergency & Utilities. http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ newsletter/newsletter-full-topic/ 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://pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ insurance/ Open Mic Forum – This week we will have Open forum with Club Member 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 meeting room. This is PEC Members programme segment, for all those practical questions on life in Thailand in general, and in Fun-Town in particular. Also during this session if you are new in town or to the meeting, feel free to grab the microphone and introduce yourself to the group and ask any questions you may have.

Club TV Reports. Club TV Reports.

Our PEC weekly meeting content has a generous segment on Pattaya People Television, shown on Sophon Cable, Bang Lamung Cable and Jomtien Cable here in our local area.

Some past Reports are available on YouTube . . . https:// www.youtube.com/user/ PattayaPeopleMedia/videos And on Pattaya People website . . http://pattayapeople.com/category/expats-club/ Please suggest Main Feature Speakers for our weekly Meetings and contact Dan Schwartz danielbschwartz@gmail.com, dan@pattayaexpatsclub.info PEC’s

Programme Manager, or Loran Davidson, Guest Speaker Bookings.

Give your suggested ‘lead’, with contact info but please do not fix dates in advance. (Next available date is: 4 May 2018) Phyathai Sriracha Hospital – Special monthly health check up promotions available’ http://www.phyathai sriracha.com/en

AA INSURANCE – The PEC’s own ‘low cost group health policy’, available alongside many other types of Insurance. If it can be insured we will insure it. Home, condo, car, motorbike, health and life here in Thailand is all in a days work for us.

038-415795, or

Bobby Brooks (email: bobby@bobbybrooks.com) call 084-158 0785.

Membership 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

PEC Finance Reports now available on-line: http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ club-finances/ Important change to rules for Land-Border-Entry to Thailand: http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ visa-inf/ During Our Meetings In the main lobby is 'Expat Expo', tables with information and staff?

PATTAYA SERVICE CENTRE Insurance – Neng on 08 4003 6030, neng611@hotmail.com Medical, accident, car, motorcycle, house, condo, boat, shop, office and travel cover. Special discount group medical for PEC members.

PATTAYA SERVICE CENTRE Travel – Jahir on 086 394 0863, jahirkhan@hotmail.com For 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.

PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL – Soi 4 on 2nd Road, 038 428 374 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).

SUTHIPONG LAW CENTER Co. Ltd, www.suthiponglaw.com For legal query and free advice from lawyer Khun Suthipong Trakulsak. 038-413616, or 081914 8193. 3rd Road 247/122 Moo 10, Pattaya 3rd Road.

KEY VISA Co Ltd, Darren Mcgarry, 08 1004 5397, www.keyvisathailand.com Free advice on expats’ Immigration queries. A service, handling Income letters and UK Passport renewal – approved by the UK Embassy. Now at a more centralized location, directly opposite the car park entrance of BIG C in South Pattaya. Skype account at:

Pattaya Insurance Center Pattaya International Hospital Key Visa Co., Ltd. AA Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd. Suthipong Law Center Co.,Ltd.

fee is 220B, if you come after breakfast ends at 1120am, the cost is only 100B including Coffee, Tea, Water and the excellent meeting facilities at the hotel. Speakers from 11:30 am. The table plan is 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.

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. However we are informal, so short sleeved shirts covering shoulders and chest and shorts are fine.

Pattaya City Hospital – Special Packages change each Month http:// www.pattayacityhospital.go.th/en/ promotion

PEC CORPORATE SPONSORS

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Club Activities

peter@aainsure.net or www.aainsure.net/ insurance_pattaya.html FORMUCHMOREINFORMATION ON OUR SPONSORS, GO TO MEMBERS BENEFITS PAGE: http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/useful-links/member-discounts/ Club Information PEC has 7 different ‘Help Contacts’, from our volunteers…

For General Inquiries email <contact@pattayaexpatsclub.info>.

Or call Richard on 081 001 6372.

Or Bob on 098 579 9886.

Or Jahir on 086 394 0863.

Or Brian on 089 604 3646.

needed, and offers many member services, a free copy of the Pattaya People Newspaper on Fridays by showing your entry ticket and member card, entry to our weekly lucky draw, discounts from some area businesses. Bring two very small photos and your card will be prepared and laminated right away by our club staff. Our membership table is open from 10.30am until 1130am. Have you lost your PEC Life Member Card? We can trace records in our database and 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.)

At our Club Meetings

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 Emergency assistance, telephone the British Embassy (Consular Section) in Bangkok on 02 305 8333. Visits to the Embassy are ‘BY APPOINTMENT ONLY‘ now. website (https:/ /www.gov.uk/government/world/ organisations/british-embassybangkok).

If you are in the UK please call the Foreign and Commonwealth Office London on 020 7008 1500 for assistance. There is a local Honorary Consul in the Pattaya Area.

US Embassy has a local Pattaya representatives for help. Warden

All Club Information is in detail on our Full Feature Newsletter… http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/ newsletter/ Our ‘Club Shop’ (next to the entry ticket sales point) – has Caps, Shirts – Guide booklet to Thai Wills, death and funeral arrangements – Condo’s In Thailand, Your Rights – Book Swap’ table – free take-away Information Centre leaflets, publications and business cards – Pattaya International Hospital Health Desk has a medical team in our foyer – Lucky Draw Prizes for Members Only – Grand Mercure Food Discount Voucher and a Free Entry Ticket for next week’s meeting plus an assortment of other donated prizes.

We meet at the Hotel Mercure, Entry Tickets are sold from 9:50AM - 11.30AM. If you arrive for Breakfast, your entry

PEC, EH !

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).

PEC Special Interest Groupsall members can access these activities, some incur costs.

Six-A-Side Football for PEC Members, Now Every Wednesday 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. Information Phone: 038 248 212. Open Daily 8am to midnight.

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.

Pattaya radio station, Pattaya People Radio 96 FM and Kiss Radio broadcasting on 91.75 MHz-FM, features community news sponsored by PEC plus a great play list of classic 70s & 80s rock music. With Local information - International news and upcoming PEC programme information, listen live either in

Pattaya, on 96 FM or 91.75 FM, or from anywhere in the world via the Internet and your PC www.pattayapeopleradio.com.

Location and Price Why not come along next 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, 20150. The Hotel website has a location map: < http:// 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.

Cost for non-Members is now 220B, members receive a 20B Discounted price down to 200B if you come for Breakfast (starts 950am, ends 1120am sharp) or only 100B for coffee/tea/water if you come at the start of the meeting at 1130am.

For location, website & email see: (www.mercurepattaya.com). (www.pattayaexpatsclub.info). (contact@pattayaexpatsclub.info) 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).

PEC’s Other Language Groups – meet at other times and locations…

For full information – click… http://pattayaexpatsclub.info /language-groups German Language Pattaya Expats Club – Deutschsprachiger Pattaya Expats Club French Language Pattaya Expats Club Finnish Language Pattaya Expats Club http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/language-groups

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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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 601-1 LEARN TO SPEAK READ & WRITE THAI/ENGLISH 20 hour Courses Available at AONE PATTAYA Language Center 273/106 Moo 10 Soi 17 Soi V.C. South Pattaya. Tel: Udomrak 08-1864-6410, Line I.D. UDOMRAK273.

601-2 GUEST HOUSE FOR SALE 50 meters to Walking St. 20 meter to Beach Road Rooms, Bar, Restaurant good income Everything Brand New, Quick Sale Call Sam 08 0602 6175 (599-1) SALE-RENT-PARTNERCHIP, Buriram - Raveekan Resort 16 rooms, Swimming pool Restaurant Big House.

Call: 08-1999-2217 (590-1) BAR/RESTAURANT AVAILABLE, Soi Khao Talo, Two-story building, Great potential, No key money, Rent: 16,000 baht per month, Sale: 550,000 baht Tel: 0890632678 (568-1) GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY, In international travel and leisure program. We are expanding our operations in Europe and Asia. Investment opportunities start from USD 100,000 with 50% return over 3 years. For more information email us on dnpartnerasia@gmail.com

CONDOS /APARTMENTS FOR SALE (585-1) Great luxury 1 bedroom condo in 5 star resort for sale 50 meter 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.

(575-03) PRATAMNAK HILL, 75 Sq. M., 1 Bed Fully Furnished Apartment, Swimming Pool, Washing Machine, Sophon Cable, Internet Included, 12,000 per Month.

Call: 086-1688507.

(573-01) JOMTIEN SHINING STAR 3 bedroom Condo close to the beach. 130 meter with large living, 2 bahtrooms next to the pool.

Short or Longterm.www.villas pattaya.info or call 0812907310 (572-03) CLEAN & NEWLY PAINTED, electric cooker, air con, TV, fridge, For Long Term Contract THB 5,000 per month, Located at South Pattaya, Call: 080 6445740 (568-01) CONTER CONDO 1 bedroom 50sqm close beach/walking street. Sea View. 12th floor. Modern. 50inch TV. Marble floors.

11000 month long term Tel: 085 953 9058.

(541-01) ROYAL PARK. Starting at 15,000 baht per month. Luxury serviced apartments and penthouse suites in Jomtien. 56-70 sqm one bedroom, large living room area with balcony and European style kitchen. Free internet. Enjoy our rooftop swimming pool, 5 minutes walk to the beach. Monthly and daily rentals.

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

CONDOS /APARTMENTS FOR RENT (598-1) SPANISH CONDO fully furnished, A/C, TV. Fridge, Cooking Siemens Front Loading W/M Safety Cut. 6,000 baht per month.

Tel: 083-290-4227 CONDOS FOR SALE (601-1) PATTAYA BEACH CONDO Soi 13, Floor 10, Unit 111, 34 sqr., Bonus Open Space, View Ocean and City, Value 1.67 Million baht, Phone : 040 3929 138, Australia: +66 8960 40969.

(600-2) BEACH FRONT CONDO at Bangsaray Condominium, 150 sqm. 2bedrooms 2bathrooms, Attach 300meter beach condo. only137unit in 20Rai excellent decoration in exclusive residence, Most greensurrounding landscape romantic and privacy condo in Pattaya. fully furnished TV LCD50' Hot Sale 8.9mil. 59,000 bth/sqm. 081-3358102 owner, ask pictures pitipity@hotmail.com Line: piti.t (598-1) 2 new Town House Furnished in modern style, Location: Ban Nongprue Pattaya Sale 1.6 Million for each negotiable.

Te: 080 776 0602 (594-01) For Sale- Markland Condo Beach Rd. with sea view ß2.8 million, Contact Pawee Phone: 093-8592309

Massage Business Sale Soi Diana Net 30%+ P/a.

(590-1) PATTAYA BEACH CONDO Soi 13 Unit 482-111 Long Time Owner Wishes to Sell and Return to Australia-Has Open SpaceCity and Ocean Views-Call Me and Come for Look Price 1.56 to 1.59 M. baht fully Furnished.

Tel 062-6503-679 HOUSES FOR SALE (574-01) HOUSE FOR SALE 3.8 MB CLASSIC GARDEN HOME, (PATTAYA), 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (61sqw.), FULLY FURNISHED - JACUZZI, CONTACT : 061-645- 5653 (KHUN POO), EMAIL : ESYCAR_POO@ HOTMAIL.COM HOUSES FOR RENT (599-01) TOWNHOUSE, off Soi Khaotalo, like new, quiet, safe, two bedrooms, one bathroom, patio, carport, Thai kitchen, airconditioned, FULLY FURNISHED, Guarded Subdivision, Communal Pool, One Year Lease Minimum, B9,500, Monthly, B19,000. Security Deposit. English,Call: 0878055276 (598-1) 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 3 A/ C, Furnished, Pool, Clean Beautiful Soi 53 Nern Plabwan at Soi 45, Rent 10,900 baht per month.

Tel: 084-351-8254 (585-1) Jomtien Palace 4 bedroom Poolvilla close to great restaurants and Jomtien beach.Available by July 1 Rent reduced to 45.000 baht per month.

Tel. 0812907310 (573-01) Jomtien Palace 4 bedroom Pool

Villa.Walking distance to the beach and many top resataurants.

Wifi and Cable TV. Short or long term. See www.villaspattaya.info or tel. 0878201529 Thai-English or 0812907310 (572-01) 2 Bedroom house fully furnished, new 48" smart TV, 2 bathrooms, newly painted, Located at South Pattaya, Price THB7,000 per month, Call: 080 6445740 LAND FOR SALE (581-01) Bargain 100 Sq.wha land for sale in soi Chaiyapruk 2 (East Pattaya) near Charknok lake, approx 6 km from Sukhumvit Rd and 15 minutes drive to Town only 670,000 baht. Tel: 0808-905578 Namfon (572-01) 3 plots of land for sale in soi Chaiyapruk 2 (East Pattaya) near Charknok lake, approx 6 km from Sukhumvit Rd and 15 minutes drive to Town. Each plot 100 Tw (400 sqm) for 800,000 baht. Can buy two or three plots together.

Tel: 0808-905578 WANTED (602-01) YOONG FRENCH GIRL Looking for English Teacher, Private Tutor About 6 hours a week.

Tel: 08 7106 1264, Email: albrand.ajp@gamial.com.

PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS FILL OUT THE FORM IN THE LOWER LEFT OF THIS PAGE AND WE’LL PRINT!!!

High Profile Location & Foot Traffic.

3 Years Figures.

Fully Staffed with a Long Lease.

Sale due to Marriage Separation.

Private Sale call Kevin 061 495 0621 Yupin 093 479 7969

THE BIG PATTAYA PEOPLE LUCKY DRAW - LIST OF PRIZES: Day and Date of Lucky Draw: 1 June 2018 Lucky Draw no: 436 1. Special “Pattaya People Man” Perfume from THE PERFUME HOUSE. Winner no.: 1451 2. Special “Pattaya People Woman” Perfume from THE PERFUME HOUSE. Winner no.: 0628 3. 100 Years of Comedy DVD. Winner no.: 0023 4. Fashionable T-Shirts 3 ps. Value 500 baht,THAI T-SHIRT FACTORY, Located on Thappraya Road.Winner no.: 0306

5. D.V.D. from Colin (Elvis) de Jong (Rock n Roll in Pattaya) no.: 0267 6. Private a Session with Diana ( 2 x 1 Hour Yoga) Winner no.: 0212

Next Lucky Draw: 30 June 2018 Lucky Draw no.: 437

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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ROTARY CHARITY BOWLING (1,222 p), First Runner-up: “Team George Wilson” (1,134 p) and Second Runner-up: “Pattaya Expats Club Team” (1,128 p). The Individual Tournament had following results: Winner Men’s tournament: Somrak Kongviset (458 p), First Runner-up: Ian Gray (449 p) and Second Runner-up: Chat Samruamram (429 p). Winner Women’s tournament: Patsanan Colov (428 p), First Runner-up: Jarisee (405 p) and Second Runner-up: Supataya Wongtongloea (380 p). Hand-2-Hand Foundation celebrated the birthday of one of their members during the event.

Great day out - well done Rotary Club of Pattaya, more bowling tournaments like this one- please!

150 people showed up early morning Sunday 27. May to compete in a friendly bowling tournament at the Blu-O Bowling Alley at The Avenue Shopping Mall on Pattaya Second Road. The Honorary Guest was the District 3340 Governor of

Rotary International Onanong Siripornmanut, who conducted the formal opening ceremony by cutting the ribbon. 36 teams was registered for the tournament and the results of the Team Competition was: Winner: “Team Phillip”

HAND TO HAND FOUNDATION GIVES SCHOLARSHIPS TO NEEDY STUDENTS

Education is the key to empower- 100 children is one of the major ing our children for a better future projects of the Hand to Hand Founand providing scholarships for over dation. On Saturday 19th May, the

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students ranging from KG through to 4th year university level were given the money to cover the costs of their uniforms and books for the year. In addition to this they will continue to receive 750 baht per month to assist with transport costs and purchasing food for breakfast.

A big thanks to the Mercure and Barquda hotels who provided a lunch of fried rice, sausage, egg, water, juice and a yummy brownie.

They also personally decorated a note book for each of the students which were a wonderful surprise.

Thanks to everyone who gave to our stationary appeal in April, as we had enough supplies to ensure

that every student received a large pack of back to school supplies.

Last year our first student graduated from university after completing her course in forensic medicine. She now has a job and she is able to support her whole family who now no longer live in the slum.

If you would like information on how to sponsor a child please email the Hand to hand Foundation at handtohandpattaya@yahoo.com or phone Margie on 0890936067.

You can check us out on the web at www.handtohandpattaya.com of face book Hand to Hand Foundation.

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FATHER RAY FOUNDATION

On behalf of the children here at the Father Ray Foundation I would like to thank you all at Pattaya Realty for your sponsorship of the new soccer kits.

I can’t tell you just how pleased, and proud, the boys were when Lionel handed each boy his new kit: the boys who received the new kit are those who play and

train with Lionel at the Soccer Samba Academy and also our young boys from the Father Ray Children’s Home and Father Ray Children’s Village.

Lionel visits the boys from the Home and Village every Sunday afternoon for two hours of intense training, and while they may have

lost yesterdays matches they always play with enthusiasm.

Once again thank you very very much for your sponsorship and I

PSC RECREATIONAL SOFTBALL participate. With the field set up and both teams warmed up and ready to go, the heavens opened up drenching the field and sending the players to cover. It was soon obvious the field would be unplayable for a least a couple of

Pattaya Softball Revived!!

After several years absence from the local sports scene and a couple months of planning, sourcing equipment, and locating a field, it all came together for an “Opening Day” on Sunday, 6th of May. With a threat of rain, 18 eager players split into two teams and the game was on! This was a great turnout and the field location and condition made for an excellent venue.

Underway it was obvious the team dubbed the “Dark-Side Taco House Bandidos” were fired up and ready to get after it, may be

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due to the long wait since the last softball game in Pattaya. Over the first few innings they rack up runs against the PSC side and were leading 7 -1 after 3. At that point PSC pulled their defense together and the Bandidos were putting down Donuts instead of Tacos. By the bottom of the 7th and final inning, PSC had pulled back to within 2 when newcomers from Houston, Robert and Kira reached base and another newcomer, Gregg from Cleveland, drove the runs home to tie it up at 7! At that point the new and improved Dirk, all 6’-6" and re-

hours so all agreed to “postpone due to inclement weather” and meet up again, same place, same time, next Sunday, May 20th.

For complete information regarding the PSC Recreational Softball program; contacts, schedule, lo-

hope that one day you will have time to come and watch our boys train, Sunday afternoon 2-4 at the Father Ray Children’s Home

cation, etc., please visit the “Softball” page on the PSC website at www.pattayasports.net. All players are welcome and it cannot rain every Sunday afternoon can it?

portedly down to 300 lbs of him, lined the ball to center field, driving in the winning run to send the Bandidos back across the border until next week. Congrats to all participants for a well-played game!

All are welcome! If you can swing a Golf Club, a Cricket Bat or a Hockey Stick, for sure you can handle a bat and play softball!

Sunday, 13 May saw the number grow a bit from the inaugural outing last week as players, including two members of the Thai Women’s National Softball Team, from Bangkok were on hand to

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PATTAYA UNITED SLIP INTO THE DROP ZONE

After a mixed run of results in May, Pattaya United have slipped into the relegation area of the Thai Premier League. A 3-0 win at home against Sukhothai saw the team in a comfortable mid table position but following a disappointing 2-1 defeat away to Ratchburi FC and a home loss against league leaders Buriram Utd ending up 24, our local team have slipped into

the bottom five. As five teams will go down this year, a lot of work now needs to be done to avoid the drop.

The visit of the biggest team in Thailand, Buriram, saw an almost capacity crowd of 5,500 pack the Dolphin stadium and the atmosphere was electric.

The match itself was a high class, keenly fought contest and, al-

though the home side tried their hardest, Buriram showed too much class and were 2-0 up by half time. Pattayas’ good build up play was too many times thwarted by a poor final ball into the box although their first goal was a pin point accurate through ball which was excellently dispatched into the goal by Picha. More movement off the ball and especially in the box is required for the Pattaya team to be more effective in front of goal, essential for the home match against Muang Thong Utd..

All of Burirams four goals, including a hat trick from tall centre forward Edgar, were of a class that could grace the English Premier League and some of the skills from Diogo, who scored the fourth, were a delight to see.

The endeavor of both sides cannot be faulted and despite the loss, Pattaya Utds’ fans had to admit they had been entertained and were fairly beaten by a better side.

The same can not be said about the last match of May against a strong and skillful Muang Thong Utd side who, after going down to 10 men in the thirteenth minute, after a five minute deliberation by the referee who consulted VAR before sending off Adisorn Promak for violent tackles on Pattaya Utds’ Lukian, then proceeded to put four

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goals past the home teams’ weak defence. The constant tactic of swinging hopeful long balls into the Muang Thong box was thwarted by their defenders at every opportunity and it was surprising the Pattaya coach never spotted it despite over 3,000 home fans see-

ing it all too clearly. So a loss of 04 means that, at the time of going to press, Pattaya Utd are fifteenth of eighteen teams and it has to be noted that the bottom five will be relegated this season.

Coming up – Sunday 10th June – away at

Chainat FC Sunday 17th June – home against Prachuap FC (6pm) Sunday 24th June – away at Siam Navy FC Saturday 30th June – away at Air Force Central FC

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164th PSC MEMBERS TOURNAMENT

Tuesday 8th May 2018 Silky Oaks Golf Course, The May 2018 PSC Members Tournament was held at the Silky Oaks Golf Course with 49 players turning up to participate in the competition, Apart from the torrential rain storm I am sure all the players that turned up enjoyed the day as the course was in good condition. Due to the low number of players the competition format was changed with only two flights, A flight 0 to 19

BUNKER BOYS Monday, May 7th Khao Kheow 1st Mark Stanley (11) 41 points 2nd Geoff Parker (15) 39 points 3rd Les Humphrey (28) 34 points Near pins Stuart Tinkler X 3 Once again the weather gods smiled benevolently on the Bunker Boys for today’s round at the Khao Kheow course. Despite threatening skies all around and thunder in the air, the round was completed dry. The course was generally in very good condition with only a few soft spots on some fairways due to recent rain, and the greens were superb, probably the best we have seen recently.

The round did throw a bit of a conundrum though. Mark Stanley who has recently decided to forgo

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handicap playing off the Yellow Tees and B flight 20 to 36 handicap playing of the White Tees, with both flights playing Stableford competition Many thanks to the Management & Staff of Green Valley and Silk Oaky Golf Course for their assistance in the tournament.

The prize presentation was held at the Green Valley Golf Centre, Bar and Restaurant and thanks go to Jeff and John for the help that

they gave us.

Ron Gale with the assistance of Dick Warburg carried out the presentations and before announcing the winner’s thanked all the players for playing in this event, thanked the golf committee members consisting of Sandy McKay, Nigel Cannon, Ingkarat Chaimongkon and Dick Warburg for their assistance in presenting the tournament and also the Pattaya Sports Club Staff who

the curse of the working class (drink) and take up yoga shot a superb forty-one points with a gross minus one on the back nine to take first place. In doing so made a very good case for a healthy lifestyle. On the other hand, Geoff Parker who enjoys the occasional tipple, has a bunger every five minutes and does not practice yoga also had an excellent round of thirty-nine points, so the debate over lifestyle choices rages on. Les Humphrey came third with a score of thirty-four edging out Stuart Tinkler on countback. Stuart had the consolation of winning three near pins.

Wednesday Maay 9th Burapha.

1st Steve Durey (21) 44 points 2nd Stuart Tinkler (16) 37 points

3rd Geoff Parker (14) 37 points Near pins Stuart Tinkler, Stuart Brown, Peter Allen, and Mark Stanley.

Yet another day where rain threatened but didn’t eventuate, the Bunker Boys took advantage of sports day pricing to play a course we never play in high season i.e.

Burapha. We were allocated the A and B nines and elected to play off the white tees as the fairways were soft with no run. The greens were excellent but the bunkers were a different matter with wet sand and many balls plugged and difficult to play Today was Steve Dureys time to shine with an unbelievable score of forty-four points off a twentyone handicap, no doubt an adjustment is forthcoming. A three-way tie for second, third and fourth was decided on countback with Stuart Tinkler second, Geoff Parker third and Les Hall the unlucky one to miss out. After some very poor scores last week it was nice to see the standard raised considerably this week. Near pins went to Stuart Tinkler, Stuart Brown, Peter Allen, and Mark Stanley.

Friday, May 11th Emerald 1st Geoff Parker (14) 42 points 2nd Les Hall (25) 40 points 3rd Mark Stanley (10) 40 points 4th Geoff Cox (37) Near pins Dave Ashman, Jimmy Carr, Bruno Facenda, and Steve Durey Third time lucky for the Buner Boys as another day where weather threatened to intervene, fortunately, the rain stayed away and the round was completed dry. Due to so much recent rain course maintenance is beginning to suf-

assisted with the preparation for the Tournament.

Now to the results.

A Flight: 1st Mickael Anderson Handicap 19 37 points 2nd David John Smith Handicap 10 35 points 3rd Stephen Truelove Handicap 12 34 points B Flight

1st Rolf Ericson Handicap 25 40 points 2nd Thomas Ostle Handicap 24 39 points 3rd Edward Beilby Handicap 20 38 points Technical Prizes: Near Pins Hole 03 A Flight Thierry Petrement B flight Gerard Lambert

Hole 6 A Flight Charles Knowlson B flight Henry Wong Hole 8 A Flight Buppha Suriye B flight Gerard Lambert Hole 14 A Flight Michael Beresford B flight Gerard Lambert Hole 16 A Flight Mikael Andersson B flight Steve Ellison

fer as mowers have to stay off the course so fairways were in need of a cut and greens were super slow for the same reason. Despite this, the quality of scoring didn’t suffer with once again some super scores being returned This time Geoff Parker turned the tables on Mark Stanley so the lifestyle choice conundrum is still unresolved, Geoff returned a superb forty-two points to take first place.

Les Hall on forty points took second edging out Mark Stanley on countback, whilst Geoff Cox took fourth with a very respectable thirty-seven points.

Near Pins went to Dave Ashman, Jimmy Carr, Steve Durey and Bruno Facenda.

Regular winner Stuart Tinkler

liant display of controlled golf, Stuart Tinkler took the honors today with a magnificent forty-four points twenty-two on each nine, which included three birdies. He also had two further birdie attempts lip out, so it was no surprise that he felt the cut of the handicapper’s scalpel back at the Bunker. Second place went to Les Hall with a very respectable thirtyseven. Les had his card marked

by Trevor and was virtually indecipherable so a little censure was in order for both. Third place was filled by Jimmy Carr on thirty-five points. Near pins went to Les Cobban, Neil Carter, Trevor Priestly, and Michael Brett. As a matter of courtesy and to facilitate the compilation of results all cards should be marked in the prescribed manner.

Wednesday, May 16th Pattana Country Club 1st Neil Carter (13) 33 points 2nd Jimmy Carr (17) 31 points 3rd Geoff Parker (14) (30) points Near pins Mark Stanley, Les Cobban, Nei Carter X 2 It seems all good things come to an end and so it was today for the Bunker Boys. First, the weather which had been very kind to us in recent weeks took revenge in spades. On the twelfth fairway, the rain which had been threatening for a while hit suddenly with torrential rain and very scary lightening forcing everybody to abandon play and run for cover. After about forty minutes play resumed under “pick, clean, and place” rules. The brilliant scores of recent weeks seemed a distant memory as scoring was mediocre at best. Neil Carter took first place with thirty-three points, second

went to Jimmy Carr on thirty-one points, and Geoff Parker rounded out the scoring in third place on thirty. Near pins went to Mark Stanley, Les Cobban, and two to Neil Carter. Today marked the welcome return of Tony Robbins to the golf course after a lengthy lay-off after shoulder surgery, he played remarkably well after such a long time out of the game. The weather forecast for monsoon season predicts double the normal rainfall so it seems we are going to have to get used to playing in the wet.

Friday, May 18th Crystal Bay 1st Michael Brett (16) Net 69 2nd Mike Lloyd (19) Net 69 3rd Neil Carter (13) Net 72 Near Pins Neil Carter, Takeshi Hakozaki, Mike Lloyd, Michael Brett The second medal round of the month was played at the Crystal Bay course under grey skies with rain once again interupting play but only for a short time with a passing shower. Once again we were lucky as the weather seemed much worse no too far away with thunder and lightening just over the mountains.Today saw a welcome return to better scoring after Wednesdays debacle. Both Michael Brett and Mike Lloyd returned net scores of sixty-nine only separated by countback. Neil Carter took third place with a net seventy-two. Takeshi Hakozaki was cruising to victory but collapsed on the final hole with a nine to fall out of contention. Near pins went to Takeshi Hakozaki, a small consolation, Neil Carter, Mike Lloyd and Michael Brett.

Michael Brett winner at Crystal Bay

Monday, May 14th Pattavia 1st Stuart Tinkler (16) 44 points 2nd Les Hall (24) 37 points 3rd Jimy Carr (17) 35 points Near pins Les Cobban, Neil Carter, Trevor Priestly, Michael Brett.

Another day when the weather gods smiled on the Bunker Boys, well most of them anyway. Our last group suffered the consequences of slow play by being rained upon on the eighteenth tee all the way to the green, everybody else from our group was already inside enjoying a cold beer.

The Pattavia course was in excellent condition, however, the heat was oppressive, the humidity stifling, and the fruit flies irritating in the extreme. It was impossible to settle over a shot without tiny black flies all over your face and hands.

It seems last weeks extraordinary results were not a flash in the pan as today’s results show. In a bril-

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were not bothered. You could go to the desk and get soft drinks brought. Nice and peacefull. I suppose they had food but it seemed a pity to disturb them.

All in all this was a really enjoyable day out. I suspect we were something different, but we were treated well and all were full of compliments at the way we were looked after. I suspect we will return one day. After all at 900 Baht for Greenfee and Caddyfee, and allowed to share a cart you cannot go wrong.

Back at BJ’s, two hours later, we were soon into the results.

TROPICAL GOLF GROUP Tuesday The 15th May : Sunrise Lagoon ( Stableford) Where?, you will be asking, as was I, when Dick asked did I think a trip there would be worth it. It just so happened that one of out group had heard of it and talking nicely to him he ‘volunteered’ to take a trip there and have a look around. The reply was positive so we thought we would give it a go. And why not!!.

So where is it, well go to Bangpakong Riverside and keep going for half an hour or so and there it is. Well not quite as easy as a couple of accidents slowed us down but give or take a few minutes and couple of hours and allowed many a couple of hours ‘shut eye’ in the bus till we got there.

The entrance is different, reminds me of many of the Courses in Pattaya many years ago as they had been laid out but were trying

to mature and find their feet. The booking in was also different, you paid, got a score card and were told to change go outside and sort of get on with it. Outside was a Lady who asked what you had paid and then either put you in a buggy or had a caddy and a trolley. Never seen it before. Suspect they had no receipts for the players but it was different and sort of worked.

It was apparent not many groups had visited.

The day was roasting hot and as I suspect there were not many on the Course we were soon off. Only to find the Course very wet but the buggies went everywhere. Takes me back. The Course itself was very flat and an easy walk, so I am told, but it has much promise as practically every hole has water on it. There was even a tent, somewhere, that sold water and some things to eat. The place is built around rivers and ponds and

playing over water or indeed alongside it is a constant in this round. The greens were slow and most were flat with little deviation, just enough to miss the hole. But the wet grass and the longish grass on the fairway made the Course seem very long.

All in all the Course needs to mature, but the constant of water on practically every hole makes it a tough Course to score on. Many greens are over water with the odd island green. However with an empty Course we scooted around.

Then back to the changing room.

Talking of the changing room, the keys were in the locks and you chose your own locker. Mind the keys did not lock the doors on most, but with a little basic engineering you could get a locker that worked. Happy days as the room was nice and clean.

The room we sat in was nice and peaceful, just a room and you

Friday May 18, Treasure Hill – St Warberg Goes Home with the Treasure!

Here we are in mid-May, numbers down with not all regulars returned from their Songkran trips away

Harvey on the count back.

The nears to the pin were for Paddy Devereux and Dave Smith.

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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 afSIAM COUNTRY RESORT Beautiful courses This week we visited Greenwood and Eastern Star. Both courses were in excellent condition and it was a pleasure to play here.

On Tuesday 15th May we went to Greenwood. Driving on the 331 let us think about the period of 2 years ago with all the road works. It seems there is a new big road project which will give us some delay. The reward was a beautiful course. The weather was hot today, but we enjoyed the game.

It is always good to see a well maintained course. Despite the good conditions, we didn’t have

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good results. The winner was Neil Harvey with 32 stable ford points.

Second was Jonathan Pratt with 31 stable ford points, beating Stan Rees on the count back.

We had problems to find the way to the par 3"s. Only 1 today for Neil Harvey.

Eastern Star was our venue on Thursday 17th May. We left Siam Resort in sunshine, but the sky became black when we arrived at Eastern Star. And before we were on the tee the rain was pouring down. After waiting 20 minutes the sky cleared up and we had a nice day on a perfect course.

Jonathan Pratt showed his good

and the snow bunnies headed back home. For the die-hards though, bookings must be made and the outings organized. We missed an outing to Treasure Hill in April due to the reduced number of golf days so it was nice to see this tough but usually well presented course back in the rotation.

The only apprehension in the minds of most centered on whether the rainy season thundershowers that seem to plague this particular area would give us a break this day.

Fueled up with BJ’s breakfast and cups of caffeine, off we headed under fairly clear skies with only a hint in the forecast for showers.

The drive up is now fairly easy and we were greeted at the course by essentially an empty parking lot.

With a quick check in, all opting for the fine 1250 baht “All-In” deal, we were soon off the 1st, playing the Yellow Tees. No “Lift, Clean, &

Place” today as carts were allowed in fairways and there was no evidence of recent rains having drenched the course. This proved to be an acceptable decision and other than a light, on and off, shower over the last couple of holes, the weather had little influence and the course was in great condition.

With all four groups finished in 4 hours, all were on the road back to Pattaya and an earlier than usual snack and presentation.

Playing off “Course Handicap” and with one flight the results of the day were: 1st: Dick Warberg (22) - 36 pts 2nd: Brian Gabe (18) - 35pts 3rd: Graham Buckingham (23)34pts 4th: Mashi Kaneta (16) - 33pts Best 9’s(non-winners): Andre Van Dyk and Barry Elphick.

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between Martin Hayes and Jonathan Pratt. Martin won with 30 stable ford points, beating Jonathan on the count back.

Plutaluang was our venue on Thursday 10th May. It was again a clouded day with a little bit sun, dark clouds and showers. The course was after all the rain in the night before in good condition. Although the conditions were not perfect, we had to players with excellent results. Jonathan Pratt and Neil Harvey scored both 41 stable ford points. This time Jonathan won on the count back.

Third was Willem Lasonder with 34 stable ford points.

Harvey and Pratt on fire at Plutaluang On Tuesday 8th May we went to The Emerald. We had just one group, because another group played in the PSC Monthly tournament. The course was in good condition and was very quiet. The weather was clouded with big dark clouds, but we were lucky and the rain didn’t come.

We had no spectacular results today, but it was a close finish

form of the last weeks and won with 39 stable ford points. Dave Smith followed with a good 37 stable ford points and was second.

Alex Everden became third with 32 stable ford points, beating Neil

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ers and punters are a very generous bunch and keep giving to DFor. All are thanked for their continued contributions to assist the needy children of Pattaya.

For serious golfing with a dash of fun (and compulsory sledging), the Growling Swan welcomes golfers of all persuasions. We generally play on Mondays and Thursdays at any one of the fine courses around Pattaya. We also encourage women to play. Please contact Peter Grey for bookings or any information on 086 1503 086.

GROWLING SWAN Pleasant Valley – 14th May, 2018.

“IT’S THAT MAN COLIN AGAIN” Unfortunately 9 golfers only decided to take on Pleasant Valley.

By all reports the course was in great nick no sign of the water that had made life uneasy in Pattaya (Random Flooding) We did play Lift Clean & Place but an hour into the game and you would not have been aware that rain had been about.

No Greetings or Farewells, it was the same old same old.

Only the one placing today and that went to Colin Stielow, who is having what one could say is a good run at present. All I can say is “Colin watch out the handicapper

LINKS GOLF SOCIETY Colin Survives Ball Attacks They came back with some horror stories of golf ball attacks!

Our second group out had some stories to tell. One wayward shot crashed through a palm tree, hit another tree, bounced back to the fairway and landed in a cart and became stuck under the pedal. (unplayable??)

Later, another shot went astray which had caddies and golfers diving for cover as the incoming ball hit another golf cart. Happy to report no injuries occurred.

Pattavia Century is quickly becoming a go to course. At 1350 bht for Green Fee, Caddy, Cart for a golf course presented in such wonderful condition this is great value, and in line with the nearby neighbours..

Here, as at the other courses in this area off the 331, the fairways

will be watching you!

Winners: A Grade was won by Colin Stielow (26) 35 points.

Novelties: Near The Pin’s 5. Gordon Clegg.

8. D-For. 13. Alex Field.

17. Mashi Kaneta.

Longest First Putt’s 9. Rudy Regenass.

18. Denis Steele.

In the photo is Colin Stielow, I guess he does not need an introduction!

Back at the Growling Swan we enjoyed a Savoury Mince Meal to celebrate the bosses birthday.

D-For was let off his chain to collect donations, the Swan’s play-

BURAPHA GC – Thursday 17th of May 2018.

PRH Grey.

The man with the “Gallery” did not disappoint his fans. Rudy the Champ!

With a 10.00 am tee time scheduled, we headed out to Burapha Golf Club with 15 eager golfers, a far cry from Mondays crowd.

Certainly now people are starting to take notice in regards to “High & Low Seasons” Golf has become a level playing Field and the courses that are making the money are the courses that are pro-active and responding to the number of golfers that are available. Some courses are doing this others are just going along as they did 10 years ago and put prices up to cater for the influx of tourists whether they are there or not.

Today we were to play One Flight

are well grassed and should you get into the rough, you are not severely punished.

The greens are always the talking point here. Today we found they had recently been cored and sanded, but pretty much settled now.

The lightning speed we became scared of is now more sedate and absolutely playable.

A field of 16 players arrived in two mini buses and a car on a, once again, hot steamy morning. Some relief came late in the round as the dark clouds began to assemble overhead and create a wisp of breeze. Luckily we stayed dry as the round was completed in just on four hours.

Colin Service has the best of both worlds. Recently he got to wear the “wig” for recording the lowest score of the day. This time he has come out on top of the heap to

proudly don the Green Jacket with a score of 37 points.

Livio Marrone, having his first game with us popped into second place with 35 points off his low handicap of #5.

Ron Matthews, like Colin, has his ups and downs. On Monday the worst score of the round, today he collected third place with 33 points. Ah! Golf.

Maurice Roberts rounded off the podium finishers in fourth with 32 points.

All four near pins were claimed.

Gary Bolger (4), Livio Marrone (7), Maurice Roberts (13), Nigel Harrison (17) Best Front Nine (non winners) Tip Briney 19 pts Best Back Nine (non winners) Claude Grossi 16 pts Winner Colin Service (20) 37 pts 2nd Place Livio Marrone (5) 35 pts 3rd Place Ron Matthews (12) 33 pts 4th Place Maurice Roberts (13) 32 pts c/back Phil is still away, basking in a balmy 15 deg. Celsius in Wales, so the presenting duties fell again to Len. The “wig” stayed in the bag, but the Booby Bevvy was awarded for the lowest score, paid for by Len and gratefully accepted by Mike Firkin, in leiu of the real winner who had already departed for Bangkok.

Pattaya Links Golf Society is a PSC affiliated, friendly group and welcomes golfers of all levels. We play

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with 4 placing’s, along with 4 Near Pins and 2 Long Putts. We can increase this if we can increase our numbers! We played from the White Tees and invoked “Lift, Clean and Place” as carts were not allowed on the course with the water that was about.

This writer believes that if a course is to not allow carts on course golf societies should be notified so the players that have trouble walking can make the decision to play or not play. I would like somebody at PSC to address this and advise what can be done!

Out of the Blocks were two golfers that at the half way mark both shared 18 points. As they were in the same 4 ball all looked set for a good old fashion shoot out! Alas the petrol tank of one golfer went into the red earlier than expected, the other soldiered on and went on to win the day. They of course were Rudy and Jockey, well done guys and in particular to Jock who has not hit a ball since he left us a couple of months ago.

Rudy Regenass returned to the scales with a fine score of 39 points, hard to beat on that course in those conditions. Second past the post was Evergreen Mashi, with The Jock holding out Gordon Clegg from

third via our count back system!

RESULTS 1st – Rudy Regenass (19) 39 points 2nd – Mashi Kaneta (14) 36 points 3rd – Shane Young (26) 34 points 4th – Gordon Clegg (24) 34 points Novelties.

NTP’s A3 – Steve Younger A6 – Steve Younger B3 – Rudy Regenass B8 – Ray Cody Longest First Putts A9 – Keith Buchanan B9 – Glenn Martin.

In the photo from L to R: Rudy Regenass (todays winner) with one of his many fans, if you are not aware of this go and watch him play and look at the Gallery he has following him.

After our refreshing showers we elected to bypass the club house hospitality and headed back to the Swan for our well earned refresh-

ments and presentations.

Our host Peter Grey welcomed Ray Cody, Peter Bye, Peter Wiltshire and Shane Young. We bid farewell to Peter Wiltshire and Ray Cody, thanks guys for joining us we do hope you enjoyed our company!

D-For was the happy recipient of many donations for the needy children of Pattaya and the golfers and punters are thanked once again for their generosity.

The GS is a friendly golf outlet that caters for and encourages all golfers male and female to have a hit at 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 on 0861 503086. Or call into the bar and put your name down.

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.

and he was muscled out of second

by Stan Stewart’s better back nine as the Scot enjoyed a rare podium place.

The winner was Russell Goldsworthy, a fine golfer playing off four, who shot the day’s best gross of 76 in his winning round of 36 points.

Consolation awards went to Jon Batty for his best front nine of 17 points and Steve Truelove took the award for the best back nine with 18 points.

Winner ………..Russell Goldsworthy (4)……...36 pts 2 nd Place………Stan Stewart (18)……………...35pts c/back 3 rd Place……….Mashi Kaneta (15)……………35pts 4 th Place……….John Mason (24)……………...34 pts c/back Best Front Nine....Jon Batty.............. ..................17 pts

Best Back Nine....Steve Truelove .......................18 pts The absence of “Boss” Phil saw Len Jones present the prizes and his favourite Booby Bevy went to old friend Ron Matthews after a mediocre score on his first round this trip. Cheers Ron! It had been a very pleasant day at Pattana and for once golfers returned to the clubhouse with dry clothes and clubs.

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 day of golf.

Goldsworthy Gets it Right Clear skies heralded the dawn of a new golfing week on Monday, 21st May as the Pattaya Links Golf Society visited Pattana to play a stableford round on the B and C nines.

However when the first group teed off on the “peninsula” hole, B1, the clouds were building up and the stoic golfers in the group anticipated yet another rain punctuated round. From the seventh hole signs were not good as lightning flashed nearby but amazingly the storm only brushed the course with a flurry of fine drops. That was it! Thank you Buddha!

The course was in fine condition, though a little soft, but the greens on C are obviously next in line for repair and they were patchy and slower than the excellent front nine ones.

Scores were more than respectable as John Mason beat Colin Service on countback for fourth place with 34 points. One point and one place better was Mashi Kaneta with 35 points

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PATTAYA CRICKET CLUB MAINTAIN PUSH FOR ESCL TITLE the covers, next ball he held a

Venky (0) soon halted the mo-

fantastic low return catch to send

mentum. Andy (10) steadied the

Sam (0) back to the tent and then

chase with the unflappable Manik

he trapped Satnaam (0) back on his stumps lbw to complete his

who was in imperious touch. But, a flurry of late wickets including

first hat-trick for the club. It was

Manik for a wonderful 67 created

an innings changing 3 balls and

a little panic in the home dress-

PCC refusedto relieve the pres-

ing room before Lee Standen

sure despite some wonderful

settled the contest with a glori-

strokeplay from Bilal. Lee Standen clean bowled two tail enders and

ous drive over extra cover and a straight six.

completed a run out to leave Bilal

PCC won with an over to spare

with the final Asian Star batsman.

and Manik deservedly was pre-

Andy returned to wrap up the in-

sented with the man of the match

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run rate and Salman made the

Manoj caught joyfully by Venky.

Asian Stars started to rebuild the

hostile new ball bowling but both weathered the storm, literally, and

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Salman Khan and Wezley Masterton were exemplary with

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PATTAYA DESTROYERS CAPTURE GULF OF SIAM CLASSIC first victory in the tourney and Michael Azipnikov lead the way with five goals with James Cox minding the twine for the Hitmen in the victory. Tuomas Kylama has two goals for Jellonas in a losing cause, who lost their starting goalie Jason Cotsmire to injury early in the tourney and had to borrow Pattaya’s back-up goalies to complete the tourney.

The championship game was up next and started much the same way as the final round-robin game with Bangkok taking an early 1-0

The Pattaya Destroyers won the second annual Gulf of Siam Ice Hockey Classic, staged this past weekend at The Rink, on the 5th floor of the Harbor Mall on Pattaya Klang Road. The 4-on-4 competition proved to be a thrilling format for fans and players alike.

Four teams competed in the tournament: the hometown Pattaya Destroyers; Jellonas, a team filled with predominately Finnish expats; a joint Phuket/Hong Kong squad; and the Bangkok Flying Farangs featuring organizers

Scott Whitcomb and Adrian Meyers from Jogsports.

Pattaya stormed out of the gate winning their first two games on Friday by big scores of 10-2 over Jellonas and 15-2 over the Phuket-Hong Kong Hitmen. It looked they would cruise to the championship. But late on Saturday afternoon, they met a very determined Bangkok squad, who because of their round-robin overtime loss to Jellonas, had to beat Pattaya to advance to the final and that they did so with a 5-

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2 triumph over the Destroyers.

That set up a rematch for the championship game between the Flying Farangs and the Pattaya squad. The Destroyers, led by captain Michael Nakvachara, regrouped in their dressing room determined to make up for its mistakes in the final round robin game.

Before that rematch, the consolation final was held with the Phuket-Hong Kong Hitmen defeating Jellonas 10-6 to take third place overall. It was the Hitmen’s

lead on a goal by Mike Wilson.

But then the tide turned, and Pattaya scored four unanswered goals with John McHugh netting two markers and Sebastien Verdy and Aaron Vuorma adding singles.

The final was 4-1 for Pattaya and the tourney MVP was young Finnish goalie Samuel Pekkala who was outstanding in the final game turning aside 20 of the 21 saves he faced, including four penalty shots. In this tournament, if players drew penalties, instead of their team going shorthanded for

two minutes, the opposing team was immediately awarded a penalty shot.

The Bangkok squad featured Scott Whitcomb, Adrian Meyers, and Scott Murray from last year’s Jogsports Jerseys winning squad.

They also had Siam Hockey League (SHL) captains Brad Wilson (the Sukhumvit Spitfires) and Mike Wilson (Expedia), so they were a force to be reckoned with.

But all credit to the Pattaya Destroyers for coming back and winning their hometown tourney. The Destroyers had Oleg Kabokov in their lineup; he played in the KHL with former NHL star Jaromir Jagr.

The tournament was organized by Asia Ice Events, with co-sponsors Jogsports and SWOT. The Pattaya team practices every Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights from 8:45-10:15pm at the Rink, Harbor Mall.

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GOOD SONGS LIVE FOREVER

Being a child of the 60s, I grew up with a plethora of great pop and rock songs, most with excellent writing.

Over the years with the advent of technology, the standard has decreased somewhat and experimentation has all but disappeared. There will always be exceptions and recently there have been a few examples of songs that will stand the test of time with them likely to be played for years to come.

So, what makes a good song? A memorable tune (sometimes that you can give the whistle test to) and well written, identifiable lyrics are always a great starting point. The shaped sound of the production is also very important.

However, the most important ingredient to my mind is the feeling a song evokes. How many times does a track pop up on the radio and suddenly memories come flooding back or an emo-

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tion is triggered? Maybe a feeling of elation is experienced that makes you want to move your body and get in sync with the music, however good or poor your dancing may be.

There is no better accolade, apart from the royalties of course, for any songwriter to witness their song still being popular years, maybe decades, after it was first conceived, and especially if it’s been recorded in different ways by different artists. Also, good songs live on, even if they’ve not been released and can still be popular when the right time arrives for the, sometimes, fickle public to embrace them.

Your very own bi monthly columnist ‘pop cheesemeister’ has experienced all of this very recently.

Firstly, my STEPS song 5,6,7,8 (certainly not my best musically or lyrically) has been successfully earning me money now for over twenty years and the recent anniversary arena tour by my loveable five piece all singing, all dancing ensemble creation has enhanced its’ earning potential and popularity further.

Also, three previously unreleased songs that I recorded at my studio around fifteen years ago with late eighties multi hit pop singer SONIA, are now about to surface because of fan demand.

In 1991, I had a top ten success

with SONIA called ‘Only Fools (Never Fall In Love)’ masterminded at top record label BMG by our dear friend Simon Cowell, who had previously awarded me a nice sum of money with a publishing deal and advised that I spend it all on creating my own studio. I had co-written the song

song with her plus two more that I’d co-written with a successful writer in L.A., one of which that had found its’ way into the double Oscar winning film ‘Little Miss Sunshine’.

Unfortunately, Sonias’ Greatest Hits album never materialised and so these tracks have been laying

with my ex ‘Brotherhood Of Man’ manager Tony Hiller and after the success of the Motown style hit, we wrote a follow up in the same fashion called ‘If You Come Back To Me’. Unfortunately Simon decided with his infinite wisdom to get Sonia to record covers of older material which didn’t do her any favours (see, he doesn’t always get it right). Years later she called me to see if she could record the song we’d written especially for her as she was about to release a Greatest Hits album and needed some fresh material for it. I actually recorded that

around gathering dust. Recently, however, some of her ardent fans, of which I’ve been staggered by how many there are, especially in Brazil of all places, have con-

tacted me on discovering that these unreleased tracks exist and were desperate to hear them. So I put together a sampler of the three songs, uploaded to YouTube and hey presto, the feedback was big love so fan power is now forcing us to finally release the songs for worldwide digital distribution.

Sonia’s army are very excited.

This brings deep joy to me, not only because finally these songs will generate some income, but that the creativity that went into making the tracks will now bring happiness and sunshine to many around the world. That feeling is almost the best one….ha.

Writing songs comes easy for me.

However writing a good song that may last forever is a lot more difficult, plus you never know which songs are going to be the ones that will touch a nerve with the public.

An amazing example of this is the song ‘Without You’ written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans, two members of the brilliant early 70s band ‘Badfinger’. Their original version

was a mere final track on side one their album and was never a single release until the Harry Nilsson version came out which went on to be a massive hit. Unfortunately the two writers passed away and never saw how big their song really turned out to be. The song has now been recorded by over 180 artists including the likes of Mariah Carey. Paul McCartney once described the ballad as ‘the killer song of all time’.

So, the answer is to write a lot, sometimes formularically, sometimes from the heart, sometimes from complete craziness. It’s very nearly impossible to know which of your creations is going strike a chord (see what I did there?) with the world at large although sometimes you can get an inkling, especially if your latest composition is keeping you awake at night because you can’t get the damn tune out of your head.

The satisfying thing as a songwriter is the knowledge that your good songs will live forever.

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A CHEFSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; JOURNEY The Chaine des Rotisseurs event for May at the Dusit Thani, Pattaya went down as one of the best Chaine events on the Eastern Seaboard, ever!

The food, wine, service and comradery was everything the Chaine stands for.

Talented young Chef Pathma had devised a culinary treat for the guests by taking them on a culnary journey around the world, mixing up flavours and styles.

For instance, the starter was Maldivian and Bruneian with further courses offering Samoan and Fijian (also called Oka or Kokoda) tuna in coconut.

Then there was Mongolian broth lamb with dumplings and a main course of a mix of East and West being Asian spiced broth complimenting Australian beef fillet with Spanish onion prefaced by a plum sorbet with a touch of Chinese wine.

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Finally a duo of Omani and Australian Chocolate um Ali with traditional Pavlova and assorted berries rounded off an amazing dinner.

In true Pattaya style the guests mingled jovially and had great fun with each other, the boisterous ladies especially enjoying the fine Italian wines which complimented each course.

It was really good to see some new young faces at the event and the Chaine does encourage all ages to participate.

The next event is on Friday the 8th of June at Silverlake which promises to be an Italian themed dinner with luxury food and wine, all put together by well known top Italian chef Alberto.

For more info, go to the Facebook page of The Chaine des Rotisseurs Eastern Seaboard Balliage, or contact Peter Windgasse on 080 088 7766.

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FOODLAND THANKS ITS’ LOYAL CUSTOMERS The annual Foodland extravaganza of food and wine tasting took place next to their Pattaya Klang store, which for many years has been a chance for the famous supermarket to thank its’ regular and loyal customers.

The event attracted many lovers of Foodland products and allowed them to sample products that might normally go under the radar.

Particularly enjoyable were the slightly spicy Lobster Bisque and the smoked sausages on offer.

Tasty deserts and ice cream were available as well as many kinds of meat variations.

Finally, a big range of wines were on show and available to taste.

The colourful attire being worn by the servers and assistants made for a fun and interesting evening.

It was good to see so many Pattaya residents meeting up there with friends to discuss the amazing array of produce.

Pattaya People Media Group were on hand to wish Foodland continued success in serving quality to

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the people of Pattaya.

Foodland Supermarket was founded in 1972 by Mr. Somsak Teerapattanakul, Mr. Krajang Termwiwat, and Mr. Assawin Saelim with Mr. K W Lam as the

consulting manager.

Foodland is the first supermarket in Pattaya with a restaurant that opens for 24 hours creating a higher standard of freshness in Thailand. Foodland is known for

the quality and product variety, especially the freshness of ingredients and exceptional service at reasonable price.

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A 96FM PATTAYA PEOPLE RADIO RE-SHUFFLE

Like the shuffling of a political partys’ cabinet, it’s always good to freshen up a radio stations’ schedule to prevent any staleness that might be allowed to creep in.

So for June, and the forseeable future, the very popular Barry Upton will be continuing to entertain our masses in his own inimitable fashion with the sardonic and witty humour he has become known for over the past eight years while hosting his breakfast show ‘Morning Glory’, running from 8am to noon.

Guests galore plus amazing and funny stories from around the world are a big part of this extravaganza of fun to help get the day off to a great start.

From midday until 2pm, Northern Soul and 60s enthusiast DJ Johnny P. will be manning the decks in the radio studio on the top floor of the Pattaya People Media

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Group building playing a mix of classic oldies with a touch of modern goodies.

‘Let’s Do Lunch’ is the theme so grab a sandwich and enjoy.

Then come the changes with DJ D.M. otherwise known as Diana Mountanous, who hails from Las Vegas no less, giving us all a little ‘Afternoon Delight’ from 2 to 4pm.

The return of Barry Upton is next with a lot less chat but a lot more music as the sun gets ready to set and the streets get busy with many just starting out their day/ night. The ‘Sundowner’ show, from 4 to 6pm is a great way to head into the evening as Pattaya comes alive with entertainment.

So, into the night schedule which sees Sarah Jayne (DJ S.J.) and Paul Rosenberg doing their best to impersonate owls by keeping their eyes wide open all night, delivering smooth, soft and, some-

times sexy, tones as the Pattaya nightlife gets into full swing.

There will, of course, be music for everyone of a discerning nature with many new additions from the current crop of hits emerging around the world and

some extra yesteryear gems, some of which being rarities on radio.

Word is the ‘Mash Ups’ currently on air are being received extremely well judging by the feedback the radio station is getting.

They’re invigorating and fresh with recognisable songs being given a new treatment…so exciting and worth checking out.

Whatever you might be doing,

driving, cooking, relaxing by the pool, partying, …. Enjoy the vibrant and go-ahead dynamic sound of ‘Sunshine Hits’ on 96FM, Pattaya People Radio…….DIG IT.

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