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The ’15th. Pattaya Beach Football Cup 2020' will take place from Friday 31. January 2020 - until Sunday 9. February 2020 at the special build Beach Football Stadium on Jomtien Beach opposite the Jomtien Night Market. This time we will have 4 full professional teams competing among a total of 9 teams. Read on Page 7
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LE BISTRO BANGSAREY Thursday 12. December saw the Grand Opening of Le Bistro restaurant located in Nordic Resort in Bangsarey. Owner of the place is Belgian Peter Meulemans, who have another restaurant in Bangsarey and have a wast experience in running successful restaurants and bakeries in Thailand. There was great entertainment during the party with “The Power Trio” consisting of top quality musicians Paul Jackson, Paul Rosenberg and Svein Finstad. Also Martial Arts Champion Guido Kessler
gave an exciting show of his extraordinary skills. The more than 100 guests had also the chance to taste all the good food The Bistro will serve. Le Bistro: 089091-2001.
THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Denis Thouvard , Area General Manager along with Rattanachai Suthidechanai, Tourism Counselor of Pattaya Mayor, Phaichit Jatapai, Chairman of the Board of Directors Y.W.C.A. Pattaya Office, Komkrit Prasitnarit, Advisor to the Pattaya City Tourism and Culture Council, Pol. Lt. Col. Kamol Apkarut, Deputy Su-
perintendent of Pattaya Police station and Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, President of Pattaya Orphanage turned on the lights of the Christmas tree for an annual charity event at the main lobby, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. This is also the hotel’s 10th anniversary. Red and gold is the
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theme of Christmas tree lighting for this year. The colour and the meaning is happiness, prosperous and wealth. This is a sign for good things to come in the coming new year 2020. The entire amount of the money raised will go to Pattaya Orphanage.
GENERAL TANASAK VISIT PATTAYA POLICE
The Deputy Commissioner of Region 2 of the Royal Thai Police, Major General Tanasak Rittidechoaiboon, who is responsible for oversight of many
cities in the Eastrn Seaboard including Pattaya, visited Pattaya Police Station in Soi 9 of Pattaya Beach Road and also had the chance to meet mem-
bers of the FPV (Foreign Police Volunteers) to understand how these foreigners from more than 20 countries are assisting the local police and community.
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Pattaya adapts to her visitors from all over the world 4. Friends are in Pattaya for a holiday - what must they absolutely see or do? I try to convince them to go to the Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary . It is an animal friendly experience and you will never forget the bathing with the elephants. 5. What is your favorite Thai food? I prefer Isaan food. Larb Moo or Nam Tok Nua, of course with sticky rice = 6. What is never missing in your refrigerator? Yoghurt 7. What is your favorite Thai word? Jai yen
Frank Crauwels, Belgian male, age 51. Married with my Thai wife, we have 2 kids, 11 and 13 years old. I was born in January 1968 in Antwerp, Belgium. I went to thefamous PIVA Hotelschool and worked at the 2 star Michelin restaurant, La Perouse. After that I have served in the Belgian army for 2 years. My favorite hobby those days was training my Malinois (Belgian Sheppard) as police dogs. So I turned my hobby into my job and started to work with my dogs in a security company. I became Security and Operations Manager in a diamond transportation company so I travveled a lott over the world. At my first visit to Thailand in 2009 I fell in love with this beautiful country and returned many times on vacation. Back home I opened Tuk Tuk, the 1st Thai Karaoke in Mechelen. FinallyI sold this business and moved to Thailand. I am working in the food industry in Pattaya together with my wife Biw. We are the proud owners of Food Estate, Your Nr 1 Food Supplier. Italy
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1. When did you arrive in Pattaya and what brought you here? I came the first time to Pattaya about 15 years ago. I came on Holiday with a friend. I liked it right away. After seveal Holidays I finally moved here 11
8. What do you miss the most from home? Actually nothing. Pattaya is my home and you can get here everything you want.
12. Where do you hope to spend your next one? Japan
years ago.
9. What career other than yours would you love to pursue? Movie star
13. What was your favorite band, film, or hobby as a teen? ACDC RAMBO Collecting comics
2. Have you ever been an expatriate elsewhere? No
10. What’s a job you would definitely never want? Working in a factory
3. What surprised you most about Pattaya?
11. Where did you spend your last vacation?
14. Apart from temptation what can’t you resist? My cup of coffee in the morning
15. Red wine or white? No alcohol 16. Book or movie? Movie 17. Morning person or night person? Morning person 18. Which social issue do you feel most strongly about? I get upset about all those envirement issues. For example: we will not get a plastic bag anymore when we go shopping but everything we
buy is in a plastic packing. START AT THE BEGINNING, DON’T PUNISH THE END CUSTOMER. 19. What area do you like most, Pattaya city or Nongprue (the Dark Side)? City 20. What would you say is your personal motto? You can achieve almost everything in live, as long as you try hard enough and don’t give up if you don’t succeed from the 1st try.
“AGAIN” – ART EXHIBITION Centara Grand at CentralWorld would like to invite you to “AGAIN” Art exhibition byKingtunPakineeRattana at Sky Lobby 23 floor Centara Grand at Central world from 10 January – 10 April 2020. A part of the total revenue received from this exhibition will be donated to Art for Cancer by Ireal foundation. ‘AGAIN’ exhibition is inspired by KingtunPakineeRattana’sperspective.
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She will represent her experience through Big-head girl which feature brushwork techniques that use acrylic paints on canvas. She telling a story from her point of view through her artwork which have sense of humor, sarcastic,pure, innocent and just want people to feel happy and have positive energy. For more information or to receive a catalogue, please contact 02 100 1234 (extension 6753-56). Entry to the exhibition is free of charge.
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SPORTSMAN PUB
Located on Soi 13 between Beach road and 2nd road, we got to visit Sportsman Pub for an update. Sportsman is an iconic restaurant in Pattaya as it first opened in 1997 and continues to grow and evolve with Pattaya. Sportsman is very highly rated on Trip advisor and probably best known for its Sunday Roasts. We visited on a Friday night when its’ highly valued Pizza and Pasta bar was offered. The full menu was available as well but the buffet provided an easy way to
satisfy our vegan needs. They even produced vegan pizzas! So I started with the Friday fish and chips which is highly regarded in Pattaya. Made with real Norwegian Cod, it was excellent. I think they offer more types of potato options than you can imagine. Chips, fries, roasted, mashed, baked and on and on. Perfectly battered with a delicious tartar sauce it did not disappoint. For a Thai dish we chose Tom Yum Kung. Our Thai expert said
it was the best she ever had passing up her normal favorite place. It was a large serving with rice and made a complete meal. Sportsman serving sizes
night they also offer 2 for 1 cocktails of which there are 8 different choices. It was comfortably busy when we were there. Since Sportsman is also the pro-
are always very satisfying. Choosing only vegan items from the Pizza and Pasta buffet yielded a wide variety of tastes to sample. There is a small salad bar included as well. At just 249 baht it is one of the better value options in Pattaya. Om Friday
ducer of highly regarded Bowman pies we chose a steak pie. It arrived with a large bowl of gravy as well as fries and a large portion of assorted veggies. Easy to see why Bowman pies are available all around town. Unfortunately it was not possible
to try many of the newest offerings. Both the Indonesian beef dish and a new “pizza toastie” looked like I need to revisit. I took home a serving of Pea and Ham soup knowing it would make a great breakfast for me. Lastly, it was time for dessert and the Sportsman did not disappoint. We chose an Apple Crumble with custard, a Cherry pie with vanilla ice cream, and a vanilla sponge cake with strawberry sauce and vanilla ice cream. I was pleasantly surprised how well custard complemented the Apple Crumble. A very pleasant and comfortable evening was had by all. By Nick Athens
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PATTAYA PEOPLE Office address: 20/15-16 M. 10, Soi Pattaya People off South Pattaya Road, Pattaya City
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WORLD CLASS The ’15th. Pattaya Beach Football Cup 2020' will take place from Friday 31. January 2020 - until Sunday 9. February 2020 at the
special build Beach Football Stadium on Jomtien Beach opposite the Jomtien Night Market. This time we will have 4 full professional teams competing among a total of 9 teams. The FIFA National Beach Football teams are from: Holland, Latvia, Norway and France. Also the Thai team will provide a stronger
games are played 3 periods of 10 min. Winners last year (14th Pattaya Beach Football Cup 2019) was Holland with 2. Nor-
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya led by Jari Nielsen,Resident Manager along with management and staff of the hotel greatly joined
way, 3. England, 4. Russia, 5. France, 6. Ireland, 7. Thailand and 8. Finland. Admission to the stadium is free, but come in good time to get a seat because the stadium will be full every day. Before the adult games there will be a junior tournament with teams from the various Pattaya City Schools. In connection with
the Beach Football tournament Pattaya City Hall is also organizing two other beach sports event at the same venue: “2nd Sepak Takraw Tournament”
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the blood donation for Thai Red Cross. It is a part of the hotel’s CSR activity held at Utopia suite in the hotel recently.
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VIP VISIT
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya led by Denis Thouvard, Area General Manager along with management
team give a warm welcome to Suthikiati Chirathivat Chairman of the Board of Centara Hotels & Resorts, Khunying
PATTAYA ORPHANAGE
Dr. Suchitra Mongkolkiti, Dr. Ratana Norpanlob during their stay at the resort recently.
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya led by Denis Thouvard, Area General Manager along with management and staff of the hotel gave a warm
welcome to Pattaya Orphanage during their second visit. 16 orphan children, all under the age of 10 were taken for a treat at our five star hotel. The theme of
the programme was “Be the Reason Someone Smiles and be happy comes from giving” as a part of the CSR project “Centara Care” at the resort recently.
GRADUATION CEREMONY
Several male graduates are off to sports camp. Thirty six graduating students from the Technological College for People with Disabilities sat nervously waiting for their name to be called, and when it was they made their way forward to receive their graduation certificate. Not only was their name called, but the name of the course they studied and where they are currently employed. Of the thirty six graduates, male and female, 100% have been offered employment, though four
young men are currently training to represent Thailand at the South East Asia Para Games which will take place in January 2020 in the Philippines. The College, which opened as a vocational school in 1984, offers not only college level courses, it also provides courses for those who have none or very little previous education. Completing their studies, graduating from the college and receiving their certificate from Father
Peter was for many graduates something they could only dream
Half the graduates were female. of, and now their dreams have come true.
After two years of studying English she has her first ever job.
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Father Peter presented the certificates.
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NEW YEAR HEALTH
Local wisdom holds a highly respected place in communities of all sizes throughout Thailand, employing knowledge and traditions
that are faithfully passed on from generation to generation. It’s applied in various areas of everyday life, including health
and wellness. Particular locations or attractions are often renowned for a certain expertise or wisdom; such as, the follow-
ing in each of the kingdom’s five regions. Central Region – Abhaibhubejhr Day Spa and Museum in Prachin Buri Prachin Buri province is known for its herbal plants and traditional Thai medicines, and is often referred to as Thailand’s herbal city. A lot about medical local wisdom can be learned here and an interesting place to start is the Abhaibhubejhr Thai Herbal Medicine Museum which – much as its name suggests – is dedicated to preserving and showcasing traditional Thai medicine knowledge. The Northeast – Buddhist Meditation Retreats Those interested in doing a Buddhist meditation retreat may choose to do so at a temple in Northeast Thailand. Many of the monasteries in the Northeast fall under the Thai forest tradition,
in which monastics aim to live as closely to how the Buddha lived as possible. Hallmarks of this tradition include living in the forest, using the human body as a meditation subject and maintaining mindfulness in all activities. The South – Ranong Hot Springs Ranong’s hot springs have long
been reputed for their medicinal properties and this, together with their rustic outdoor appeal, see them continue to draw both foreign and Thai visitors. The springs, of which the closest are a convenient 2 kilometres from Ranong town in Raksawarin Park, are probably the most popular attraction in the surrounding area.
Launched at an official sideevent of the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme during the UN Climate Summit, COP25 in Madrid, the “Transport Related CO2 Emissions of the Tourism Sector” presents the emissions produced by the different modes of tourism transport. As the number of both international and domestic tourists continues to rise, this data is presented alongside the predicted growth in emissions to 2030 and is set against the so called ‘current ambition´ for the decarbonization of transport. Presenting the report, UNWTO Executive Director Manuel Butler said: “This comprehensive study analyses the environmental impact of the different modes of transport within the tourism sector. It is now for the tourism sector, especially tourism policy makers to use data effectively and ensure the sector plays a leading role in addressing the climate emergency.” Ovais Sarmad, the Deputy Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) addressed the need to scale efforts towards the implementation of the Paris Agreement: “While tourism is mentioned in many Nationally Determined Contributions as a big concern, not enough has yet been done. Industry must do more, but governments must align their policies, so that at the international level we can collectively work to increase ambition. The One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme is a vital ongoing mechanism to promote sustain-
able tourism around the world.” Some of the main conclusions of the research include: - Against the current ambition scenario, transport-related CO2 emissions from tourism are predicted to increase from 1,597 million tonnes to 1,998 million tonnes between 2016 and 2030, representing a 25% rise. - During the same period, international and domestic arrivals are expected to increase from 20 billion to 37 billion, mainly driven by domestic tourism (from 18.8 billion to 35.6 billion), followed by international arrivals (1.2 billion to 1.8 billion). - Transport-related emissions from tourism represented 5% of all man-made emissions in 2016 and will increase to 5.3% by 2030. - Tourism related transport emissions represented 22% of all transport emissions in 2016 and will continue doing so in 2030 (21%). Moving to a “high ambition scenario” Tourism’s transport-related CO2 emissions remain a major challenge and require tourism to work closely with transport in order to support its commitment to accelerate the decarbonazition process and the implementation of a high ambition scenario. In addition, the tourism sector must determine its own high ambition scenario, complementing the efforts of the transport sector. Here, tourism would advance towards significantly decoupling growth from emissions in order to grow within the international climate targets.
TOURISM’S CO2 EMISSION Madrid, Spain, 4 December 2019 – Transport-related emissions from tourism are expected to account for 5.3% of all manmade CO2 emissions by 2030, up from 5% in 2016, a landmark new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Transport Forum (ITF) shows. At the same time, as tourist numbers rise and the sector makes progress in achieving low-carbon travel, emissions per passenger kilometer are expected to decline over the coming decade. Against this backdrop, UNWTO calls for enhanced cooperation between the transport and tourism sectors to effectively transform tourism for climate action.
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THAILAND 2020 OUTLOOK
Skilled employment in technology roles to push Thailand 4.0 agenda and economy forward in 2020. Thailand is poised to enter the new decade steered by strong
investments across a variety of industries including Artificial Intelligence, agritech, infrastructure, manufacturing and automation. Details from the Michael Page Thailand Employment Outlook 2020 highlights more efforts to improve economic growth by migrating from an industry-driven economy to a technology-centric one. This race for change will bring on continuous adaptation of emerging technologies in the country. Kristoffer Paludan, Regional Director of Michael Page Thailand comments, “Thailand’s business
ruptive innovation, the skills required will be in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity and IT infrastructure. The application of these technology skills will be seen in a majority of industries including transport, distribution, FMCG, business serves and real estate. With continued progress in ecommerce, an increasing number of professionals tasked with implementing new software technologies across mobile and skilled in mobile development will be in demand. Qualified candidates
leaders have acknowledged the importance of embracing emerging technologies to maximise opportunities in the new digital transformation economy. Local companies have also started to adopt more digitally-focused solutions. Technology will lead the value add across businesses and encompass all areas of growth to drive the economy forward.” Other findings from the Michael Page Thailand Employment Outlook 2020 reveal that in order to fulfill Thailand’s ambition of dis-
can expect a 25 — 30% average salary increase when switching jobs within similar industries. “Businesses outside of technology are also implementing automation and digitising processes in order to streamline operations. This is increasingly evident in the transport and distribution sector due to Thailand’s e-commerce boom as well as moves from FMCG companies to adopt omnichannel strategies when acquiring new consumers,” observes Kristoffer Paludan.
business fundamentals and the government’s business-friendly agenda — the Thailand 4.0 drive. This initiative is anticipated to move Thailand up the economic value chain and usher in further
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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 Bus Station: (North Pattaya Road) Tel.: 0-3823-1142
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Rotary Club of Pattaya Meeting on Mondays twice a month at Royal Cliff Grand, Rotary Room on 2. floor. Fellowship starts 18.30 and meeting starts 19.00. Visiting Rotarians are most welcome to attend the meetings. Information; 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
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
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
Pattaya Van (South Pattaya) Tel.: 08-2796-4417-8
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Major Cineplex: (2nd 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 080 563 0232
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1 Diffusing warmth and friendliness (6) 4 Burrowing desert rodent (6) 7 Outlet (6) 9 Deep fissure (8) 11 Asian plant widely cultivated for its oily beans (4) 14 Swindle (7) 15 Slightly open (4) 16 Nimbus (4) 17 Strong feeling (7) 18 Municipality smaller than a city (4) 21 Sit or stand astride (8) 22 Refusal to admit something (6) 24 Creamy, alcoholic drink (6) 25 Large gun (6)
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1 Conjecture (5) 2 On edge (5) 3 Donkey (3) 4 Was non-specific (11) 5 Inhibitor, especially against flames (9) 6 Bloodsucking parasites (4) 8 Staging which allows access to high places (11) 10 Grief (6) 12 Tangible and visible entity (6) 13 ‘Fight or flight’ hormone (9) 19 Pungent vegetable (5) 20 Man-made material (5) 21 A number (4) 23 Ms Herzigova, supermodel (3)
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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: January 2020 PRIMAL
SPIES IN DISGUISE
MY SPY
Summary: When Frank Walsh, a hunter and collector of rare and exotic animals, bags a priceless white jaguar for a zoo, he figures it’ll be smooth sailing to a big payday. But the ship bearing Frank’s precious cargo has two predators caged in its hold. Release Date: 02/01/20
Summary: “Spies in Disguise” is a buddy comedy set in the high octane globe-trotting world of international espionage. Will Smith voices Lance Sterling, the world’s most awesome spy. Cool, charming and super-skilled, saving the world is his occupation. Release Date: 09/01/20
Summary: MY SPY follows JJ a hardened CIA operative (Dave Bautista) who has been demoted and finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9year-old girl, named Sophie (Chloe Coleman) where he has been sent undercover begrudgingly to surveil her family. Release Date: 09/01/20
LITTLE WOMEN
DOLITTLE
UNDERWATER
IP MAN 4: THE FINALE
DARK WATERS
PLAYING WITH FIRE
Summary: Writer-director Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) has crafted a Little Women that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott, and unfolds as the author’s alter ego, Jo March, reflects back and forth on her fictional life. Release Date: 09/01/20
Summary: The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle finds a live-action Downey playing the unconventional doctor who can speak to CG animals. Rex Harrison played the title character in the original 1967 movie, while Eddie Murphy starred in a pair of hit comedies roughly 20 years ago. Release Date: 16/01/20
Summary: UNDERWATER is a film that follows a crew of underwater researchers who must scramble to safety after an earthquake devastates their subterranean laboratory. Directed by William Eubank, UNDERWATER stars Kristen Stewart, T.J. Miller, Vincent Cassel and John Gallagher Jr.. Release Date: 16/01/20
Summary: Ip Man’s life remains unchanged after his wife’s death, but he and his son are slowly drifting apart. To seek a better future for his son, Ip Man decides to travel to the U.S. only to find the stable, peaceful life abroad is only skin deep. Release Date: 23/01/20
Summary: Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney (Ruffalo) uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths due to one of the world’s largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything – his future, his family. Release Date: 23/01/20
Summary: When straight-laced fire superintendent Jake Carson (John Cena) and his elite team of expert firefighters come to the rescue of three siblings in the path of an encroaching wildfire, they quickly realize that no amount of training could prepare them for their most challenging job. Release Date: 23/01/20
LUPIN THE THIRD: THE FIRST
BAD BOYS FOR LIFE
VANGUARD
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE 1917 NEIGHBORHOOD
Summary: Lupin III goes on a grand adventure to uncover the secrets of the Bresson Diary, which is tied to the legacy of his famous grandfather. Release Date: 23/01/20
Summary: The new installment centers on the Miami PD and its elite AMMO team’s attempt to take down Armando Armas, head of a drug cartel. Armando is a cold-blooded killer with a vicious, taunting nature. He is committed to the work of the cartel and is dispatched by his mother to kill Mike Lowery. Credit:comingsoon.net. Release Date: 23/01/20
Summary: Covert security company Vanguard is the last hope of survival for an accountant after he is targeted by the world’s deadliest mercenary organization. ‘Vanguard’ follows the head of a private Chinese security agency (Chan), who teams up with Dubai intelligence personnel to capture the bad guys. Release Date: 25/01/20
Summary: Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism. Release Date: 30/01/20
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Summary: At the height of the First World War, two young British soldiers, Schofield and Blake are given a seemingly impossible mission. In a race against time, they must cross enemy territory and deliver a message that will stop a deadly attack on hundreds of soldiers— Blake’s own brother among them. Release Date: 30/01/20
Summary: In the Northern Scottish town of Fraserburgh, young men dream of escapism through late-night drag races. Finnie used to be one such lad, but now he works at the fish factory and it’s his son’s turn to dream and race. Until one night when Finnie steals the boy’s car for one last joyride. Release Date: 30/01/20
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LOCAL LICENSES In this week’s article I would like to talk about licenses here in Thailand. Like any other country there are many licenses that are issued for multiple uses and purposes. From a driving license to work permits to liquor licenses, there are certain rules and regulations concerning each license that may be difficult to obtain as much of the information is in Thai language only. One such license such as a liquor license may extend to not just the selling of alcoholic products but to their importation and supplying, depending on the license type one may be able to sell alcohol to the public but is not able to import it into the Kingdom. The governing body that collects the taxes from alcohol is the Excise Department located in the Ministry of Finance, they are also
process to go through as Thailand has a huge demand to satisfy its hospitality industry as well as its local restaurants, pubs and clubs. After obtaining the license the owner will then be able to sell alcohol during the allotted times 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 12am. Also license holders are prohibited to sell alcohol to people under the age of 20 and selling next to educational institutes such as schools and universities. If in the case that importing alcohol is needed then a whole other license on top of the liquor license, this process is noticeably more complicated but not unobtainable in any way. Though if the imported alcohol is for personal consumption then it can be as simple as the initial liquor license. The permit that enables you to import and then trade the alco-
go through this process as alcohol is big business here in Thailand with a marketed increase in wine sales which make up almost twenty percent of all alcohol imported into the country. Though the market is good it doesn’t mean that it is cheap to import liquor, the tax on imported liquor is usually broken down as follows: ·Customs import duty fee. ·Excise tax which can has a ceiling of 60% depending on what country the alcohol was imported from, this can be as low as 5% or even be eliminated by importing from countries under the FTA (free trade agreement) or the AFTA or (ASEAN free trade agreement). ·Municipal tax of 10% of the Excise tax. ·Value added tax or VAT of 7%.
the ones who issue the licenses and are the regulatory agency of alcohol production and distribution. Anyone planning to sell alcohol should apply for a license here, which is a relatively easy
hol requires having things such as; pro forma invoices, showing place of business or lease contract and having bottle labels approved by the department which can take time. Many companies
· A government health support project of 2% The way to calculate all of these taxes are dependent on market rates, the type and volume of alcohol and is a complicated pro-
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cess that COMMENT: Anytime you are required to have a license to support or operate a business it is vital to have the proper permits, please don’t start doing business until the license is in your hands as it’s illegal to do so and you can
be fined and punished severely. It’s also important to renew any licenses that may be expired and to display them where they are easily seen, by following this advice you will ensure that you won’t be punished or even lose any licenses you may have. Please feel
free to contact us and we will answer any questions or queries you may have. To contact the Lawyer please call: 08-9911-1199 or email: info@pattayapeople.com
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THE HUMAN BODY, THE MOST FANTASTIC MACHINE IN EXISTENCE the CEO partners in charge of operations. Your brain acts as the “brains” and your heart is the “brawn.”
other things your body does every 24 hours.
No one truly understands all of the many mysteries of the human body. But we do know it’s no simple task being you. If you think you’ve been busy lately and at the effect of time, consider all the Most machines are designed to do only one or two jobs. But the parts of the human body work so well together that you can do all kinds of different things - many at the same time. Nobody has ever been able to invent one machine that could do even half the things your body can do. And no other machine can think up new ideas, change its mind or make jokes. Your body machine is a complex organization of parts and systems that generally function cooperatively to keep you in proper working order. Your heart and brain are
How Your Body Heals Itself The optimum state of function that we call health is spontaneously generated by the human organism when it is provided with the requirements of health. The requirements of health can be conveniently classified into four general categories: DIET - ENVIRONMENT - ACTIVITY - PSYCHOLOGY When the requirements of health are appropriately provided, the self-healing mechanisms of the body attempt to restore and/or optimize health. Your body’s ability to do this is only limited by your inherent constitution (genetics) and the amount of use and abuse that has taken place.
cuses on efficiency. This includes a few simple steps, which involve making s o m e s i m p l e switches in your diet.
1. Make sure you get a wellbalanced diet that contains the following nutritional content: · CARBS ( 3 3 0 g daily): Dietary fiber rich foods, such as w h o l e grains, fruits and vegetables - PROTEIN (100g daily): Meat, fish, egg, dairy, plants, vegetables - FAT (75g daily): Good fats are found in fatty fishes, vegetable oils, seeds… - WATER (2000g daily): Choose a high quality living water - VITAMINS (<300mg daily): Fruits, vegetables, superfoods, supplements… - MINERALS (5-10g daily): Vegetables, plants, herbs, superfoods, supplements…
Unhealthy fats, such as hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils, trans fats and refined veg-
During processing, refined grains are stripped of many important vitamins and minerals, producing a final product high in calories, carbs and sugar, but lacking in essential nutrients. White rice, pasta and noodles are a few examples of refined grains that are low in the important micronutrients that your body needs. Swapping these foods out for healthy whole grain alternatives is a great way to squeeze some extra vitamins and minerals into your diet to support healing. A better you for 2020! The more you know about how your body works, the better able you are to make the choices necessary to enhance both the quantity and quality of your life. Here in HealtHut we offer a holistic approach of your health status. Starting by a short educational session about nutrition, we then provide a complete nutritional checkup (free for PEC members!) and we propose a large range of healthy food and supplements that can help you to reach your goals. For 2020 all HealtHut team wish you to get a healthier life with a lot of happiness! Our articles should be used for informational and educational purposes only and are not intended to be taken as medical advice. If you’re concerned, consult a health professional before taking d i e t a r y supplements or introducing any major changes
How to feed this amazing body machine?
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3. Remove Refined Sugars and Refined Grains
2. Swap out Unhealthy Fats
Your body is constantly exposed to chemicals, toxins, pollutants, and other stressors. In addition, simple organisms such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites are capable of invading the human body and using it as a source of nourishment. Fortunately, the healthy human body has defenses against invasion by these organisms. These defenses comprise the immune system which can do the healing job, if the host got the proper nutriens.
In order to make the machine working properly, you just need to set up an eating plan that fo-
stroke, diabetes and cancer.
etable oils, can cause chronic inflammation and may contribute to conditions like heart disease,
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DR.KAMALJIT SINGH HEALTH TIPS:TOP CAUSES OF MEMORY LOSS Forget your keys? That might be absentmindedness. Forget what you did morning? That might be a more serious memory problem. See what can cause memory loss and what you cabn do about it-Dr.Kamaljit Singh.
Lack of Sleep: -First, it’s harder to recall things when you haven’t slept. Second, sleep strengthens the bonds between brain cells that help you remember for the long term. Third, it’s harder to form memories in the first place when your mind is wandering because of a lack of sleep. Good “sleep hygiene” can help: Shoot for 8 hours a night, exercise daily, stick to a regular sleep schedule, and avoid alcohol and caffeine late in the day. Medication: -Drugs that sedate you, like sleep aids and tranquilizers, can weaken your memory, as you might imagine. But so can less obvious culprits, like blood pressure meds, antihistamines, and antidepressants. Plus, you may react differently than someone else to the same pill or combination of pills. Tell your doctor about any memory issues when you start a new medication. They may be able to adjust the dose or prescribe an alternative. Diabetes: -People with the disease are more likely to develop memory problems including dementia. It may be that high blood sugar damages tiny blood vessels called capillaries in the brain. Or it may be that high insulin damages brain cells. Scientists continue to study the issue. You might be able to slow this memory decline if you try to prevent or at least control your diabetes with medicine, exercise, and a healthy diet. Genes: -Genes — traits you got from your parents — help determine when and if your memory starts to fade and whether you get dementia. But it’s not simple. Genetics seem to matter more in some types of dementia than others, and a gene that affects memory in one person might have no effect in another. A genetic test from your doctor might have some useful information. Age: -Memory tends to get worse as you get older. Doctors call it dementia when it starts to interfere with daily life. The number of people with Alzheimer’s, the most common form of de-
mentia, doubles every 5 years after age 65. Your genes play a part in why this happens, but so do things like diet, exercise, social life, and illness like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Stroke: -A stroke stops the flow of blood to part of your brain. Afterward, damaged brain tissue can make it hard to think, speak, remember, or pay attention. It’s called vascular dementia. This can also happen with a series of small strokes over time. Things that raise your risk of stroke like high blood pressure, heart disease, and smoking may also cause this type of dementia. If you think you’re having a stroke, remember FAST: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech problems. Smoking: -Smoking seems to shrink parts of your brain that help you think and remember things. It also raises your risk of dementia, possibly because it’s bad for your blood vessels. And it definitely raises your risk of stroke, which can damage the brain and cause vascular dementia. Talk to your doctor or a mental health professional if you smoke and want to quit. Heart Disease: -Plaque builds up in your arteries and slows blood flow to your brain and other organs. This is called atherosclerosis. It can make it harder to think clearly and remember things. It also could lead to a heart attack or stroke, which both also raise your chances of dementia. And even if you don’t yet have heart disease, possible causes — smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure — make dementia more likely
have a higher risk for dementia later in life. And extra pounds anytime make heart disease more likely, which also sometimes leads to brain decline and memory problems. You can calculate BMI online with your height and weight. Talk to your doctor about the right weight for you. You may be able to improve yours with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Lack of Exercise: -Regular exercise lessens the risk of brain decline, memory problems, and dementia. It also seems to improve brain function in those who already have dementia. You don’t have to go out and run a marathon or take up pole vaulting. Just get out and garden, walk, swim, or even dance for 30 minutes on most days of the week. Bad Diet:-Unhealthy eating can lead to heart disease, which can cause brain issues including memory problems and dementia. That’s why the heart-healthy Mediterranean-style diet is good for your brain, too. It stresses whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts, olive oil, and other healthy fats like avocado, and keeps the red meat to a minimum. For More details visit us:Monday to Friday: A&Y (Ayurveda and Yoga).Next to Auguston Condo. 150/1, Sukhumvit Soi 22.Bangkok-10110. Saturday: Prem Yoga & Ayurveda Centre. Apt. No. C-0, Sawan Court 59/31. Sukhumvit Soi 26. Bangkok.
High Blood Pressure: -Also called hypertension, it raises your risk of memory problems, including dementia, most likely because it damages the tiny blood vessels in your brain. It also can lead to other conditions like stroke that cause dementia. People who control their blood pressure with diet, exercise, and medication seem to be able to slow or prevent this brain decline. Depression and Anxiety:-It’s often harder to concentrate or recall things if you’re anxious or depressed. Plus, you’re also more likely to develop dementia, though scientists don’t yet know exactly why that happens. Talk to your doctor or therapist if anxiety or depression interfere with your enjoyment of normal daily life or you think of harming yourself. Therapy and medication can help. Obesity: -If your body mass index (BMI) is over 30 in middle age, you
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11th NAKLUA EATING WALK Back again… With the 11th Naklua Eating Walk, meet the delicious fresh seafood, shop and chill with concerts from leading artists On 14 December 2019 - 8 February 2020 at Naklua Walking Street, Call Center 1337
youth and people in the local area and nearby areas Have jointly developed a variety of water sports activities More interesting and known As well as responding to the policy of sports development for tourism in Pattaya And create a good image for tourism of Pattaya Build a reputation with international countries. Contact: Sport Development for Tourism Department Call.: 038253138
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY On 11 January, 2020 In Thailand, the second Saturday in January is designated as Wan Dek (Children’s Day). It’s a day when children receive gifts from family members and are generally treated with even more affection than normal. Children’s Day means that many tourist attractions see an influx of families who are able to take advantage of free or reduced entry prices for youngsters at Pattaya City Hall 038-253 232 PATTAYA TOUTH WINDSURFING AND STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD CUP 2020 Pattaya City recognizes the importance of the development and promotion of water sports activities. Therefore has scheduled a windsurfing and paddle board competition between 7 - 10 January 2020 at Jomtien Beach For the
CHINESE NEW YEAR 2020 On 25 January, 2020, Thailand has one of the largest chinese communities in the world, so it is natural that the Chinese New Year is celebrated in the country. The biggest celebration will take place in Bangkok in the Chinatown (around Yaowarat Road) but Phuket, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Sawan, Suphanburi among others also have great festivities for the occasion. The celebrations alwyas have the dragon parade and the lion dances and the firecrackers to ward off the Nian snake demon that ravaged villages in ancient China. You will also have lanterns, Chinese cultural shows, street stalls selling food .. TOSSM & APKASS 2020 On 09-11 July 2020, The Combined Meeting of TOSSM & APKASS 2020, at Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH), Royal Cliff hotel, Pattaya,
MAYA MUSIC FESTIVAL PATTAYA 2020 On 31 January - 01 February 2020, Maya Space, Pattaya Thailand, Contact: www.mayamusicfestival.com LEGEND MUSIC FESTIVAL 2020 Legend Festivals knows how to entertain you! We are preparing some very special activities... imagine getting a foot massage after dancing to the nicest beats, going wild during gaming together.You don’t wanna miss this! Tier 1 tickets are on sale now Only 7,999 THB (NET). See you on January 31 and February 1 2020 at Parichat International Golf Links, Pattaya Thailand. Buy your tickets and join us to the land of the free! www.legendfestivals.com, www.thaiticketmajor.com JAZZ LIVE MUSIC Thomas Reimer one of the leading European Jazz Guitar Players is performing many styles of music. Bebop a la Charlie Parker to Latin Songs from Jobim, funky tunes by B.Cobham or H. Hancock and even some of the latest Popsongs. Daily (exept Tuesday) 6.30 pm - 10 pm. At Sugar Hut (Tapphaya Road), Tel: 038 364186
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); Chairman/President Tina Banning-Eissing, Secretary Peter Bruinewoud. 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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Friday. Cost: Library members: 100 baht per session. Non-members: attend the meetings. Information; 08-9911-1199 200 baht per session. Private Class: 200 baht. Sukhumvit Road near Redemptorist Center. Call: 038 716 755 or 081 575 4854. ROTARY CLUB OF EASTERN SEABOARD. President Rodney northstarlibrary@hotmail.com. Charman, Secretary Jan Abbink. English speaking Rotary Club. Meeting every Thursday from 5.30pm. at Siam Bayshore Resort, PATTAYA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Info: HS0ZIN (Paul) 087 043 Pratumnak Road (also pedestrian entrance on Pattaya Beach 1408 or pauldaviesradio@hotmail.com. Road, near Bali Hai pier). Meeting starts 6.00pm. Specialized in humanitarian projects all over Thailand and neighbouring countries. PATTAYA BACKGAMMON LEAGUE. B.G. House & Restaurant 315/ See also website www.rotary-es.org. 17-18, Thepprasit Road, (off Thappraya Road). League Tournaments on Sundays: 2.00pm. Info: 081 664 9085 or www.blot.asia VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF USA Social group helping US veterans & dependants with free assistance about Administration, PATTAYA BRIDGE CLUB: upstairs of Altos Restaurant, 144/99 Social Security & Service related agencies. Post meetings every 2nd Thappraya Road (near Bali Hai flyover). Monday, Wednesday & Fri- Tuesday, 1pm at Hogsbreath Saloon, 148 78/79 Sukhumvit Road on day at 1.00pm. Contact Jeremy Watson 085 818 2172. Soi 46-3 (formerly Soi Batman). Informal gathering: Tuesdays & www.bridgewebs.com/jomtien Wednesdays from 11:30am. Info: Eric Larsen (Post Commander). Tel: 038 423 462. PATTAYA EXPATS CLUB Meet Fridays at Mercure Hotel, Soi 15 off Second Road. From 10am for breakfast. 11.30am programme E-mail or call us about any upcoming events: We are here starts. Tel: 089 604 3646. to serve you so please give plenty of notice beforehand ROYAL BRITISH LEGION THAILAND Tel: 089 807 2335. to provide a positive widespread service for your event. Tel: 038 427 585. news@pattayapeople.com or ROTARY CLUB OF PATTAYA Meeting on Mondays twice a month at info@pattayapeople.com. Royal Cliff Grand, Rotary Room on 2. floor. Fellowship starts 18.30 and meeting starts 19.00. Visiting Rotarians are most welcome to
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BANKS: CULTURE IS NEEDED... AND QUICKLY Banks need to change the way they advise and work.
Last month Singapore’s financial services regulator, the MAS, fined UBS SGD 11.22 million (THB 249.56 million, USD 8.27 million) for deceptive trade made by its client advisors. The trades involved three types of rule breach regarding overthe-counter bonds and structured products in Singapore accounts from 2014 onwards. According to the MAS, UBS advisors “engaged in acts that deceived or were likely to deceive clients about the spreads and/or interbank prices.” What that boiled down to was that some advisors didn’t stick to the spread or interbank trade price to which clients had signed up. Others only partially disclosed, or not at all, interbank prices changes that would’ve been favourable to clients. If that wasn’t bad enough, some UBS advisors charged clients higher fees than were set out in the lender’s disclosure brochures. This is not an isolated case. In June 2018, Wells Fargo paid out US$ 5.1 million to settle a US regulator’s claims that, over a four-year period, it had that employees persuaded clients to sell their structured products before maturity, generating large fees for the lender. Two years prior to that, US regulator FINRA fined Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. $5 million for failing to accurately disclose a 1.5%/ quarter execution cost. Regular readers will be very aware that I’ve long disliked the majority of structured products. Many of these purport to solve the
eternal investment dilemma of the perceived choice between risk and reward. Many structured products give the appearance of resolving this dilemma by giving investors protection (often through with fixed-term assets or securities) but still allowing the potential to make returns in markets (often through the use of options, futures and other derivatives, linked to market indexes or specific assets) by providing exposure to capital appreciation. In principle what’s not to like? In practice – a great deal. For one thing, structured products are, for the large part created by the institutions who sell them, based on underlying assets selected by those same institutions. Unlike other portfolio allocation decisions, where investors make a conscious decision what risks and opportunities to invest into, in this case, the investor is almost a prisoner of whatever structures are being offered at a given time – which tends to be based on the level of risk that financial institutions generally are looking to unload. In a sense every experience, as a buyer or investor includes an element of this process – whether buying a second-hand car or an investment property – the salesman will generally ‘nudge’ you towards the actions that best suit him rather than you. However, this is particularly insidious in the case of structured products, especially in the context of what seems to be a culture of bank opaqueness, where investors, with a potential information asymmetry on a new, arcane product, are particularly vulnerable to any insufficiently ex-
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plained, or misrepresented, breakdown of what risks and also what hidden fees are lurking in there. Whilst this looks good on paper, the reality is often that structured funds tend to disguise the complex derivatives or insurance products element to them, often by misrepresenting themselves in terms more akin to deposit-style fixed returns.
It’d be wrong to pin this culture down to just structured products however. In early December, a UK financial sector standards body (the FMSB) showed there were potential conflicts of interest for banks active in bond markets. Investment banks buy bonds di-
rectly from governments or supranational agencies, then sell them to investors, thus creating a secondary debt market. Banks are permitted to act as both primary and secondary dealers in bonds. This means that they could use their knowledge of orders from asset managers to make money on the secondary market. If that sounds familiar, it’s because it’s similar situation to the sub-prime market – a major trigger of the global financial crisis.
The FMSB is right to be concerned. In 2014 a Credit Suisse broker was banned by the UK regulator for allegedly manipulating the price of government bonds during the Bank of England’s QE programme. The FMSB isn’t a regulator, though. It doesn’t have any teeth and can only make suggestions to lessen the likelihood of banks taking advantage of this conflict of interest. Herein lies the problem. The regulations put in place after the Wall Street Crash – the 1933 GlassSteagall Act – separated retail banking from the investment side. By the turn of the millennium, the law was out of date; yet, instead of adapting it to mod-
ern banking, it had been gradually stripped away over several years. It is arguable as to whether relaxed regulation played a significant role in causing the GFC, but it certainly didn’t ease the crisis. In the aftermath of the GFC, tighter laws were enacted. But it seems to be a game of cat-andmouse, as banks create more sophisticated products to circumnavigate regulations. If we carry on like this, investors will justifi-
ably cease to have any confidence in the financial sector.
In my view, restoration of confidence in the modern banking system begins with transparency and thus clear explanation of exactly what goes into a portfolio and it’s becoming clearer each day that this is best achieved by using a fee-model that identifies and limits the conflict of interest inherent in many structured products. Fee-based advisors aren’t infallible… but they are at least independent and that’s probably the next best thing. MBMG Investment Advisory is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thai-
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CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE DATE : 23RD DECEMBER 2019 Update : 1 Effective From : 11:02 Currency Description
[Unit : Baht per 1 unit of foreign currency] Bank Note
Currency Description
Buying Rates Selling Rates US DOLLAR $50-$100 30.32 US DOLLAR $5-$20 30.32 US DOLLAR $1-$2 30.32 EURO 33.77 BRITISH POUND STERLING 39.77 JAPANESE YEN:100 28.03 SINGAPORE DOLLAR 22.57 HONG KONG DOLLAR 3.93 KOREAN WON SWISS FRANC 31.05 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 21.30 MALAYSIAN RINGGIT 7.39 SOUTH AFRICAN RAND SWEDISH KRONA 3.24 CANADIAN DOLLAR 23.27 DANISH KRONE 4.52
30.44 30.37 30.35 33.94 40.10 28.05 22.57 3.10 0.03 31.13 21.50 7.42 2.65 3.28 23.33 4.56
Bank Note Buying Rates Selling Rates
NORWEGIAN KRONE NEWZEALAND DOLLAR INDIAN RUPEE CHINESE YUAN PHILIPPINE PESO TAIWAN DOLLAR BAHRAINI DINAR SAUDI ARABIAN RIYAL INDONESIAN RUPIAH UAE DIRHAM OMANI RIAL BRUNEI DOLLAR RUSSIAN RUBLE VIETNAMESE DONG
GOLD
3.40 20.29 0.46 4.42 0.00 -
3.43 20.84 4.47 0.75 1.05 88.38 9.08 0.00 9.23 86.63 22.65 0.67 0.00
Buy: 20,481 Baht. Sell: 21,450 Baht
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MEETING EVERY FRIDAY AT 11.30 AM AT MERCURE HOTEL, OFF PATTAYA 2ND 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, 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
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Established 2001 Website: www.pattayaexpatsclub.info Email: contact@ pattayaexpatsclub.info Pattaya Expats Club Co. Ltd. Tel. 089 604 3646 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. January 3, 2020
BOARD OF TRUSTEES: In order of Election: Niels Colov, President, CEO Richard Ravensdale, past Vice Pesident, Meeting Manager, Programme Manager Colin de Jong, Charity Chair William Hurndell Brian Maxey Jahir Khan, Dan Schwartz, Webmaster 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
Expats Group Medical By Pattaya Insurance Center Max Age 75 & renew till 90 Premium From 20,550 ß /Year(Plan1)
Contact Neng: info@pattaya-insurance.com, www.pattaya-insurance.com
Association of Thailand Expats Clubs Pattaya Expats Club: 081 001 6372. www.pattayaexpatsclub.info Chiang Mai Expats Club: 0-8532-10273 www.chiangmaiexpatsclub.com German Language PEC: www.pattayaexpatsclub.ch French Language PEC: 090 124 5611 Finnish Language PEC: rkiho@yahoo.de Scandinavian Expats Club of Pattaya: 081 523 6080.
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We open up the month with our Club President Niels Colov, Chairman and CEO of Pattaya People Media Group. Niels will share the results from the year just ended, some developments in the club over the year and the exciting future plans for the club in 2020. Niels has been the leader and President of Pattaya Expats Club since the formation of the club. Niels is the Chairman and Chief Executive of Pattaya People Media Group, and has been a huge supporter of the club through his tireless efforts supporting the club through his media. Contact him at: info@pattayapeople.com PEC Members Lucky Draw
Free entry tickets for the next week’s meeting.
PEC Meeting Programme – Fridays, 03rd-31st January 2020 January 10, 2020
January 17, 2020
We have Tom Coulter, Operations Head of the Foreign Police Volunteers back with us speaking on:
PEC Welcomes back Professor Andy Andy Barraclough speaking on: Vaccinations and You Here in Thailand. Everyone knows we ought to be vaccinated, but against what? Also what are the considerations for older adults, to be given their health condition and lifestyle.Thus, the question arises, ‘what vaccines should an Expat living in Thailand have?’ Professor Andy’s remarks are not intended as medical advice, was obtained from various public sources, and was his own opinion based on those sources.
What are the Foreign Police Volunteers? How Do They Operate, and How Can You Join? Tom is one of the most compelling guest speakers at PEC to update us on law enforcement with practical insights into how both the police and foreign police volunteers work. Tom Coulter had a distinguished career in the British army in the Ulster Defence Regiment and in the p o l i c e , Royal Ulster Constabulary. He also worked 20 years as a private detective in Northern Ireland. His field of expertise before coming to Thailand 15 years ago was in Anti-terrorism. Tom joined the Foreign Police Volunteers 12 years ago and has held the position of their Operations Manager for 7 years, responsible for a team of 60 police ‘assistants’ as they are now called due to an old Thai law being enforced. Tom will share insights into the FPV and also the various other groups of volunteers and the powers they may, or may not, have. Also, insights and expat misperceptions of Royal Thai Police force - after working with them for over 12 years Tom has a fair understanding of police operations. This is an ideal opportunity for the foreign community to gain knowledge about the practical aspects of police methods assisting and keeping the community safe in Pattaya. Contact: TOMCOULTERFPV@hotmail.com
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.
About the speaker: Andy has been in and around Thailand for more than 30 years; has studied at a Thai monastery; has Thai grandchildren, and of course, a huge extended Thai family. Andy Barraclough also serves as the Chairman of the Royal British Legion, Chonburi, Thailand Branch. His wife – KanlayaSamotong – owns and operates vocational schools in Pattaya including the Pattaya Cooking School, formerly on North Road, but now located on KhowNoi over on the dark side, and has served as the Chairperson of the Chonburi Vocational Schools Committee.
(houses and condominiums). https://pattayainsurance.comPIC – AXA Health The former Group Health Insurance Policy from AXA is now discontinued as of July 2018. AXA now offer their “Smart Care Executive Plans”, please note that all these plans have less coverage than before and are a lot more expensive.Our Broker only recommends them if you have an existing medical condition that is now covered, but would be excluded with a new provider. Pattaya Insurance Center Has Moved(same people, different location) Their new address on 3rd Road is … 390/24 M.10, Chan Thong Place, Pattaya 3rd Road, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150. Just South of Soi 17 Traffic Lights, Opposite Diamond Badminton 084 003 6030 (Neng), 094 895 5465 (Taa) e-mail: info@pattaya insurance.com web: https:// pattaya-insurance.comOffice hours : Mon-Sat (9.00 AM. – 18.00 PM.) January 31, 2020
January 24, 2020 We have club sponsor and Club Treasurer K. Neng with us speaking on: Insurance for Expats. Do you know what you need to insure in Thailand? Of course Health Insurance, plus Car/Motorbike Insurances are a must. What about Home Owners insurance? Renter’s Insurance? Personal Accident Insurance? Credit Life Insurance? Any other potential insurances you need? Come listen to K. Neng guide you through the insurance maze in Thailand. Pattaya Insurance Center is a club sponsor providing insurance policies for the club underwritten by Pacific Cross. They also provide homeowners insurance with a discount
Ron Cartey is back for another inspiring and enjoyable talk on: A life worth living ... the story of one man’s journey in search of meaning ....... Ron will share this story which can represent an inspiration to some or a warning to others About Ron: Ron is recognized as a world class coach and trainer with
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over twenty-five years’ experience as a Professional International speaker and Leadership Coach. With his extensive corporate experience linked to his successful Networking background and with an International career spanning such as coun-
tries like South Africa, UK, Europe, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. Ron is an invaluable member of the management team and is charged with building and developing the 3TN global leadership. www.3tnetworks.com www.3tcorporate.com www.theforextradecenter.com NEWS.. PATTAYA INSURANCE CENTER 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://pattaya expatsclub.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. PEC Finance Reports now available on-line: http:// pattayaexpatsclub.info/ wp/club-finances/ Outreach Events will no longer accept cash Open Mic Forum – 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
Medical, accident, car, motorcycle, house, condo, boat, shop, office and travel cover. Special discount group medical for PEC members. New E-mail: info@pattayainsurance.com Mob: 084-003-6030
introduce yourself to the group and ask any questions you may have.
Tel/Fax: 033-048-336 w w w . p a t t a y a insurance.com
CLUB TV REPORTS. Our PEC weekly meeting content has a generous segment on Pattaya People Television, shown on TMN Cable TV. 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/
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.
Please suggest Main Feature Speakers for our weekly Meetings and contact Daniel Schwartz, dan@pattayaexpatsclub.info, Guest Speaker Bookings. Give your suggested ‘lead’, with contact info but please do not fix dates in advance. Phyathai Sriracha Hospital – Special monthly health check up promotions available’ http://www.phyathai sriracha.com/en 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 INSURANCE CENTER (KHUN NENG) 390/24 M.10, Chan Thong Place, Pattaya 3rd Road, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150. (Just South of Soi 17 Traffic Lights, Opposite Diamond Badminton) 084 003 6030 (Neng), 094 895 5465 (Taa)
PEC CORPORATE SPONSORS Pattaya Insurance Center Pattaya International Hospital Key Visa Co., Ltd. AA Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd. Suthipong Law Center Co.,Ltd.
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PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL – Soi 4 on 2nd Road, 038 428 374 Regular FREE testing of blood group and pressure, and on the first Friday of each month bloodsugar level tests. (A blood sugar test requires fasting for 8 hours prior to the test).
AA INSURANCE – The PEC’s own ‘low cost group health policy’, 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 peter@aainsure.net or www.aainsure.net/ insurance_pattaya.html FOR MUCH MORE INFORMATION 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@pattaya expatsclub.info>. Call: Bob on 098 579 9886. Or Jahir on 086 394 0863. Or Brian on 089 604 3646. And…
For Legal assistance call Lawyer Khun Suthipong Trakulsak, 08 1914 8193,
SUTHIPONG LAW CENTER CO., LTD. 62/195 M.10 Soi Thepprasit 8, Thepprasit Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20260 Tel./Fax: 038-413-616 Mobile: 0-8191-48193 E-mail: suthiponglaw@yahoo.co.th www.suthiponglaw.com
(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)
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: KEYVISACO.
All Club Information is in detail on our Full Feature Newsletter… http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/ newsletter/ We meet at the Hotel Mercure, Entry Tickets are sold from 9:50AM - 11.30AM. If you arrive for Breakfast, members entry fee is 230B, cost for nonmembers is 250B, if you come after breakfast ends at 1120am,
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Pattaya Expats Club has 4 Help Lines. Call 089 604 3646, 098 579 9886, 086 394 0863 for general enquiries or Khun Suthipong Trakulsak, 081 914 8193. (Both 24 hour call out service to Police Stn).
the cost is only 100B for members, 120 B for the public, 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. 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-embassy-bangkok). 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 Bobby Brooks (email:
bobby@bobbybrooks.com) call 084-158 0785. 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-scitizen-services/consular-outreach Register for our weekly enewsletter, 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 http:// pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ newsletter-full-topic). Membership Membership is just 750 Baht for the first 2 years, yearly renewal is 400 Baht, and only by personal application at any meeting of the Club. This membership fee provides a Photo-ID Card, and offers many member services, a free copy of the Pattaya People News Magazine at the meetings 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 11.30am. Have you lost your PEC Member Card? We can trace records in our database and via paper application forms, to re-issue a card, for a trace service fee of 100 Baht.
At our Club Meetings 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.pattayapeople.com.
CLUB INFO MEMBERSHIP: New membership cards are laminated at the meeting. Bring 2 very smallphotos to become a new Member. Membership is 750 Baht for the first 2 years, 400 Baht a year after. Health Insurance: The club offers members a fantastic discounted group medical policy from Pacific Cross Insurance Company that’s 30 % less than similar group policies. Contact Khun Neng at Pattaya Insur-
ance Center for more details. info@pattaya-insurance.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 10:00am, 210B members, 230B public From 11.20am coffee and water, 100B members, 120B public.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES (619-1) RESORT FOR SALE Buriram - Raveekan Resort, 15 rooms, Swimming pool, Big House, Restaurant, New Renovated. Call: 06-1828-5973 (620-01) Dutchman want as soom as possible Borrow 480,000 baht. For 2 years by 25% interest in 2 years. House as collateral 6 mil. baht. Tel:. 06-4971 9266
CONDOS /APARTMENTS FOR SALE (585-01) 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 (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 (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 CONDOS FOR SALE (607-01) 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 (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. (594-01) For Sale- Markland Condo Beach Rd. with sea view ß 2.8 million, Contact Pawee Phone: 093-859-2309 (590-01) PATTAYA BEACH CONDO Soi 13 Unit 482-111 Long Time Owner Wishes to Sell and Return to Australia-Has Open Space-City and Ocean ViewsCall Me and Come for Look Price 1.56 to 1.59 M. baht fully Furnished. Tel: 062-6503-679 CONDOS FOR RENT (618-01) 90 sqm. 3 rooms (The Village), 150 m., Center Soi Buakow, European Refurbished 11,000 month long term. Tel:. 09 344 80583 CONDOS FOR SALE / RENT (611-01)
2 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM CONDO FOR SALE OR RENT Hyde Park Residence 1 floor 6 corner unit facing the sea, Located off Thappraya Road near Walking Street, on Baht bus route European kitchen, large balconies Roof-top swimming pool, 3 large flat-screen TV’s 3 air-cons, cable TV, cabled Internet and Wi-Fi Washing machine, 2 electronic safes, 3 tier curtains Size 108 square meters, fully furnished One-year lease rate below includes Internet Price 6,900,000 Baht Rent 26,000 Baht Contact Phone no: 084-8646068 HOUSES FOR SALE (611-01) MAPRACHAN LAKE, 3bedrooms, 2bathrooms, 127T.W., price 3.8 Million, Mobile: 087-8021018 HOUSES FOR RENT (620-01) TOWNHOUSE, off Soi Khaotalo, like new, quiet, safe, two bedrooms, one bathroom, patio, carport, Thai kitchen, airconditioned, FULLY FUR-
NISHED, Guarded Subdivision, Communal Pool, One Year Lease Minimum, B9,500, Monthly, B19,000. Security Deposit. English : 0878055276 (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 WANTED (621-1) 2VTT (men and women) bahts 20000.- both inclusive accessories (helmets, gloves, clothes, fixing to the car). Tel.: 08-1590 9782 (French and English), 081103 8448 (Thai and English) PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS FILL OUT THE FORM IN THE LOWER LEFT OF THIS PAGE AND WE’LL PRINT!!!
PATTAYA CONSTRUCTION Tawatchai Koomthong 089-1118261, 086-8427205 wConstruction of Houses, Condos, Commercial Buildings w wBuild-In Furniture wInterior Design wBuilding Permitsw Showrooms@: View Talay Condo Beach (3) wView Talay Condo Beach 5 wDiana Estate
THE BIG PATTAYA PEOPLE LUCKY DRAW - LIST OF PRIZES: Day and Date of Lucky Draw: 1 January 2020 Lucky Draw no: 453 1. Special “Pattaya People Man” Perfume from THE PERFUME HOUSE. Winner no.: 1382 2. Special “Pattaya People Woman” Perfume from THE PERFUME HOUSE. Winner no.: 0548 3. 100 Years of Comedy DVD. Winner no.: 0353 4. Fashionable T-Shirts 3 ps. Value 500 baht,THAI T-SHIRT FACTORY, Located on Thappraya Road.Winner no.: 1468
5. D.V.D. from Colin (Elvis) de Jong (Rock n Roll in Pattaya) no.: 0285 6. Private a Session with Diana ( 2 x 1 Hour Yoga) Winner no.: 0355
Next Lucky Draw: 31 January 2020 Lucky Draw no.: 454
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 – Pattaya 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 DayNight, off South Pattaya Road, 038 - 427 - 585, 038 - 420 - 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 partici-
pates 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, E-mail and Nationality. Good luck everyone, the fun starts here!
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much time in the Lebanese lawns we considered sending out for a bucket and spade. Wednesday, December 18th Khao Kheow B BUNKER BOYS Monday, December 16th Bangpra 1st Les Cobban (8) 38 points 2nd Jimmy Carr (17) 38 points 3rd Keith Hemmings (22) 33 points 4th John Hughes (21) 33 points Near pins Murray Greig, Robby Watts, Tony Robbins, & Les Cobban. It seems at times some people never learn, today we had another issue with green fees at Bangpra similar to last year where we were being gouged an extra two hundred baht on the price quoted at the time of booking. After much argument, it was finally agreed we could have the agreed price but could not check in till eleven, not the best start to a round, could another boycott be imminent?. The course was in very poor shape, extremely dry and in need of a real drenching. So much leaf litter was strewn across the course it was difficult to find balls even in the middle of the fairways. The reclusive Les Cobban who must have spent the last few weeks at the driving range returned today and brought his Agame with a score of thirty-eight to take first place on countback from Jimmy Carr who also had his best score for some time. Another tie for third and fourth place with Keith Hemmings edging out John Hughes on thirtythree. Keith also edged out Peter Kelly in the fashion stakes with some very snappy gear. Near pins went to Murray Greig, Robby Watts, Tony Robbins, and Les Cobban. Ken Davidson got the booby prize for the most bunkers found, Ken spent so
&C 1st Peter Botswell (18) 43 points 2nd Ken Davidson (24) 41 points 3rd Jimmy Carr (17) 36 points 4th Neil Jones (22) 35 points Near pins Peter Botswell, Peter Kelly, & Murray Greig. Normally this time of year golf courses are in the best condition we see them after monsoon rain and end of year maintenance, however, this year is very different. So little rain fell during the wet season that courses are now parched dry and water catchments empty. Even good courses like Khao Kheow are suffering and with no prospect of rain anytime soon courses will only deteriorate further making it difficult to justify high season pricing when conditions are so poor. Another hot day today at Khao Kheow where we had to waite about half an hour to tee off due to the late arrival of another society in front of us. Once we got underway the speed of play was good so in the end no big problem. As the course was so dry there was plenty of run on the fairways which made it play short and almost certainly accounted for some of the excellent scoring. Top position went to short-time visitor Peter Botswell who returned an excellent score of forty-three points with borrowed clubs. Ken Davidson finally did get a cut in his handicap of one and may well receive another if he continues to play like today with forty-one points in second place. Jimmy Carr also had a good round in third place on thirty-six points and Neil Jones rounded out the scoring in fourth place with thirty-five points. Near pins went to Murray Greig, Peter Kelly,
and Peter Botswell. A special prize for the longest drive went to Jimmy Carr, unfortunately, it was not on the course but on the way to the course. For some reason, Jimmy went to Treasure Hill instead of Khao Kheow and then had to come all the way back. To make matters worse Jimmy got back on hwy 7 instead of frontage road and couldn’t exit at the Khao Kheow turn off so had to go all the way to Chonburi hwy before he could make a u-turn and come back, one has to wonder if his passengers were sleeping during this excursion. Friday, December 20th Eastern Star 1st Colin Greig (10) 30 points 2nd Neil Jones (22) 29 points 3rd Geoff Cox (17) 28 points Near pins Neil Jones, Keith Norman, & Gary Smith Over recent times the Bunker Boys have enjoyed something of a fractious relationship with the Eastern Star course. Canceled bookings and higher than agreed green fees coupled with an intransigent attitude by course management unwilling to compromise probably was the reason so few turned up for this fixture with ten being the lowest high season attendance anyone can remember. Add in the fact that the course was in very shabby condition and several members dislike the course anyway and you have a recipe for a boycott or at least people not in a good mindset for play. This is another course in desperate need of soaking rain. Most golfers today found the course very difficult which was reflected in the abysmally low scores returned. Colin Greig topped the list with a meager thirty points and was as surprised as anyone that he won. Neil Jones came second with twentynine and Geoff Cox third with twenty-eight. Near pins went to Neil Jones, Keith Norman, and Gary Smith. One player who shall remain nameless had the grand total of four points for his round. Peter Botswell, Colin Greig
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LINKS GOLF SOCIETY Pleasant Valley…Mon. Dec.16….S/ford Green for Griffith but Ace for Smith With the days warming up so are the golfers with the Pattaya Links Golf Society, as eight groups visited Pleasant Valley on Monday for a stableford competition in two flights with the cut set at sixteen and under. The busy course was well presented with grassed fairways allowing “run” and greens a little quicker than normal here. The Greenkeeper had obviously had a bad night and he took revenge with some tough pin placings, many on slopes, or at the top of slopes and tucked behind bunkers. Haway man, it’s a Monday! Welcoming back some old friends, the group got away on time and both flights remained competitive in the fresh breeze. In the top flight three golfers shared the honours and countback placed scratch golfer Ritchie Fearby in third on 35 points. Phil Davies took second and compatriot Rana Gurnam took the top place on the podium with 35 points also. In the second flight third place went to Darren Beavers with 34 points, with lady golfer Helene Lindberg making her mark again with a second place finish on 35. The flight winner and Green Jacket wearer was Keith Griffith with 41 very sound points. CAFE KRONGORG ‘A’ Flight Winner Henning Olsen Monday 9th December 2019 Plutaluang Double Tops for Henning! The boys from Cafe Kronborg, and a lady, went to The Navy course today. We were given the choice of which nines to play and we opted for the most difficult nines, namely the North and West courses. The courses were in excellent condition with nothing to complain about and at 1,000 Bht green and caddy fee who would not be happy. Yet again another golf course with sensible pricing
The highlight of the day, however, was Colin Smith’s “ace” on the island hole, number eight. His majestic six iron unerringly ducked into the hole to give him his fourth personal hole-in-one and the fifth for PLGS this year. Consolation best nine awards went to Tommy Marshall (20 points front nine) and Len Jones (20 points back nine) whilst near-pins were won by Keith Griffith (5), Colin Smith (8), Bill Copeland (15) and Mike Firkin (17). “A” Flight (0-16) 1st Place – Rana Gurnam (12 ) 35 pts c/back 2nd Place – Phil Davies (13) - 35 pts c/back 3rd Place – Richard Fearby (0) 35pts “B” Flight (17+) 1st Place – Keith Griffith (17) 41 pts 2nd Place – Helene Lindberg (21) - 35 pts 3rd Place – Darren Beavers (17) - 34 pts for which it should be lauded and supported. Surprisingly, for these difficult nines, our scores were high and our winner of the ‘A’ Flight last week – Henning Olsen – again came up trump’s ( not sure having regard to political correctness whether you should say that anymore!) The ‘B’ Flight was hotly contested with the first three players on the same scores but Daryl Evans with his 17 points on the back nine including five points on the last three holes just pipped Karl Better. We welcomed back Ty Anderson
Best Front Nine (C) ( non winners) – Tommy Marshall – 20 pts Best Back Nine (B) ( non winners) – Len Jones – 20 pts At the nether end of the final table was the returning Iain Jones and his low score took the “wig’ whilst Michael Lindberg’s dismal back nine gave him his first “silly hat” since his return last week. The presentation ended with the time honoured tradition of the hole-in-one winner buying drinks all round on another memorable day for the Pattaya Links Golf Society. Pattaya Links Golf Society is a PSC affiliated, friendly group and welcomes golfers of all levels. We play Monday ,Wednesday and Friday.” Links” Bar is towards the Southern end of Soi Buakhow. Check the Big board out front for upcoming games schedule. Sign up at Links Bar or online to join us for a fun day of competition golf. and our friend Jesper Rasmussen who we have not seen for two years – good to see you both. ‘A’ Flight (0-21) 1st Henning Olsen 39 points (21) 2nd Rob Brown 37 points (8) 3rd Peter Bygballe 36 points (18) ‘B’ Flight (22+) 1st Daryl Evans 37 points(22) 2nd Karl Better 37 points (35) 3rd Peter Hammond 37 points (31) Longest first putts 9th on North Ty Anderson 9th on West Peter Bygballe
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PSC ROCKS INTO CHRISTMAS DIANA On Wednesday 11th December almost 300 members and guests were at the First Pacific Hotel (Formally Town-in-Town) for the 2019 Christmas party. The doors were open at 6 PM and all were welcomed by PSC staff and Santa (Rick Bevington). The start was delayed due to a major traffic problem in Pattaya Klang. The proceedings were opened by MC Nigel Cannon who wel-
comed all with a special mention of the Executive Committee members and Rick Bevington – who is the Bikes for Tykes member. Nigel then introduced PSC President Peter Malhotra who outlined the history of PSC and its objectives. It was then time to welcome some 40 children; tots to seniors, from the Pattaya Orphanage dressed for Christmas. They sang – in English a number of Christmas songs. Following the final ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas’ they were given a rousing applause, and a Presentation was made to Father Michael in appreciation.
A delegation of staff from the Diana Group among many other groups, clubs and companies came to the Pattaya People Media Group to present a new year gifts to Khun Patsanan Colov, wife of the Chairman.
Buffet time and The First Pacific produced an excellent array of food catering for all tastes – with
some gong back for seconds! Before introducing the evening’s entertainment – many local Golf Clubs had kindly donated a number of golf related items and
Vice President Tim Knight presented them to the lucky door winners. With all now enjoying F & B it was time to rock! Nigel introduced the popular Soulmates Duo- Helmet and CJ who sang and played well known music for 2 1/2 hours with many on the floor dancing. Whilst Helmet and CJ took a well earned break it was raffle draw time. Nigel called the numbers, Tim withdrew the tickets and John Player –Treasurer – presented the prizes. There was a major prize of a Television kindly donated by Parichat Golf Club. Back to Helmet and CJ and for many to dance the night away until last orders at 11.30. The Executive Committee ex-
pressed their appreciation to the Management and staff of the First Pacific for their major contribution to ensure s successful evening. And thanks all members and guests for making the night so enjoyable. Vice President Tim Knight thanked Nigel for acting MC and also expressed appreciation to his sub-committee, John Player, Noi Emmerson, Stan Rees, David Smith and Jack Mosely, Special thanks go to PSC General Manager Ingkarat and the staff for their help and advice.
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COPACABANA STAFF PARTY
The luxury real estate developer Copacabana held an elaborate Staff Party at their new showroom for the newest project “Copacabana Golf” on
Jomtien Second Road. Everyone was treated to delicious food and plenty of all kind of beverage. There was a lucky draw with many gold chains: 10
of one baht each, 2 of half baht each and 20 of quarter baht each. A competition for the most incredible dress was was by Khun Rungfa in a fascinating Cleopatra custume. All party goers was dressed up in costumes from the past. Each department made a stage show and games such as musical chairs and balloon dance put a smile on everyone’s face. In the Thai tradition everyone brought a new year gift and after swopping the gifts everyone got one. Happy New Year to ownership, management and other staff at Copacabana from Pattaya People Media Group.
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FASCINATING BOAT SHOW Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show combines business with sustainability Thousands of visitors enjoyed boating and lifestyle exhibits at Ocean Marina Yacht Club
porting quality leads. Visitors crescendoed over the weekend as thousands flocked to the show to explore the boating opportunities in Thailand and the extensive range of displays
Four great days of beautiful sunny weather greeted thousands of visitors to the 8th annual Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show where they enjoyed a diverse range of displays at the award-winning marina setting of Ocean Marina Yacht Club – South East Asia’s largest marina. The show was opened by Mr. Napintorn Srisunpang, Vice Minister for Tourism and Sports, and for four days from 21 – 24 November. More than 20 brands of boats were represented with leading brokers Simpson Marine, Boat Lagoon Yachting and Azimut Yachts all present at the show with in-water displays as well as Technohull, Capelli and Funseeker. The first two days saw action on the docks with brokers re-
from luxury properties to home and outdoor products, sports and water sports equipment, international schools and much more. The Food Festival was a focal point through each day and into
ing drinks from leading beer, cider and wine brands. The helicopter rides proved a big hit, with visitors taking the chance to see Jomtien and Pattaya from above, while the free yacht cruises and daily sunset cruise allowed visitors to get a feel of what the yachting lifestyle is all about. Siam Seaplane - the first seaplane service of its kind in the area, and a newcomer to the show - caught the attention of many as did the fun activities for all family members. Organisers placed a strong emphasis on sustainability this year, introducing free water refill stations at the show and implementing a strict no singleuse-plastic policy. This was wellreceived and saved an estimated 5,000 single-use plastic water bottles as a result. With positive talk of quality visi-
the evening as visitors gathered to enjoy delicious bites from many of Pattaya and Bangkok’s leading pop-up restaurants and food trucks, as well as refresh-
tors and high levels of interest in boats at the show, Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show continues in its mission to promote the Gulf of Thailand as a world-
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class cruising destination and introducing new people in Bangkok, Pattaya and surrounds to boating and the nautical lifestyle through an experiential show. Mr. Scott Finsten, Harbour Master of Ocean Marina Yacht Club, organisers of Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show, com-
mented, “Our goal as organisers is to provide a platform for business and to promote yachting and the Gulf of Thailand to Thai residents and visitors from overseas. The weather was great this year, visitors enjoyed the diverse displays, some serious leads were generated and we helped to showcase Thailand’s
yachting industry to thousands of visitors. “I’m also very proud of how the marine industry, exhibitors and visitors came together to reduce the plastic used this year. So much single-use-plastic ends up in the Oceans and it’s important we work together to stop that,” added Finsten.
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NEW CAMERA TECHNOLOGY Digital cameras and the ability to make your own pro looking pictures and videos are always changing, adding new features and improving old ones. The technologies appearing in today’s cameras were initially discovered several years ago, perhaps even for a different purpose, before becoming part of the mainstream camera world. Here are some of the most interesting and promising changes coming to digital camera technology in the near future. Cameras of the future may no longer require a shutter button. Instead, photographers could wink or use a voice command to tell the camera to record an image. It could work similarly to a hands-free cell phone, where you can issue commands without the need to push a button. The camera might be built into a person’s glasses (“smart” glasses like Google Glass are already starting to appear on the market) or another everyday item. With the camera built into a pair of glasses, aiming it would be easy, too. (Yes, I know what you’re
decade ago were much larger than today’s smaller models, and the high-tech components inside digital cameras continue to shrink. As more cameras incorporate touch screens, their size could be determined by the size of their display screens, eliminating all other controls and buttons, much like a smartphone. Photography is a visual medium, but the camera of the future may add the sense of smell Photographs that can stimulate senses other than vision are an interesting idea. For example, a photographer could command the camera to record the smell of the scene, embedding it with the visual image it captured. The ability to add smells to images would need to be optional, though. Adding smells to a photograph of food or a field of flowers would be great, but adding smells to photographs of the monkey house at
incorporate some sort of solar energy cell, allowing the battery to either operate only from solar power or allowing it to charge the battery using the solar cell. Some questions need to be answered first, such as how much the solar cell would add to the size of the camera. Still, it would be nice to have unlimited battery power and never worry about missing a shot again.
the zoo might not be desirable.
flash unit and gives the SP-100 a unique feature. You certainly won’t find it on any other consumer-level camera, but that could change in the near future.
Rechargeable batteries in today’s digital cameras are as powerful as they’ve ever been, allowing at
The Olympus’ ultra-zoom SP-100 camera sets itself apart from the competition with a futuristic ‘Dot Sight’ mechanism that helps you track far-off subjects while the camera’s powerful 50X optical zoom is fully engaged. Most photographers who use cameras with long zoom lenses have experienced the problem of having a subject move out of the frame while shooting over a long distance with the zoom in use. The Dot Sight is built into the pop-up
Lytro cameras employ light field technology, but this idea may become a bigger part of general photography soon. Light field photography involves recording the photo and then determining which portion of it you want to have in focus later. thinking, everyone can now become a spy!) An ultra-compact camera is generally defined as one that measures one inch or less in thickness. Such small cameras are great because they easily fit in your pocket or purse.
least a few hundred photographs per charge. But, what if you could charge the camera automatically as you’re using it, without the need to be plugged into an electrical outlet? The camera of the future could
today’s DSLR cameras. But Canon’s ME20F-SH camera has a maximum ISO of four million, which effectively allows the cam-
both the air and ground. As technology advances, gimbals are becoming smaller and more capable of stabilizing increasingly
mobile devices. This exposes the problem of shaky footage caused by walking, moving the arms, or even the simple act of breathing.
era to work in the dark. Meanwhile, Google’s latest Pixel smartphones include a feature called Night Sight, which uses machine learning and algorithms to create great low-light images. More cameras will also likely implement better low-light photography features in the future.
large cameras and payloads. As a result, more people than ever before can now tell stories with smooth, stable video. Among the array of equipment on a film set, camera stabilizers are perhaps the most critical, as stable footage is essential for cinematography. Most people shoot videos on consumer cameras or
Gimbals solve this issue, which is why you’ll find them being used by professionals on almost every film set these days. It is now easier than ever to shoot pro looking pictures and videos. Good luck with your next Netflix style blockbuster production.
As a powerful tool for aerial photography and videography, drones garner much of their attention for their camera and flight capabilities. But the truth is, the gimbal is probably the most critical factor in ensuring smooth, high-qual-
ity footage. DJI’s gimbal, the motorized part where the camera is mounted, which serves to eliminate unwanted movements to produce smooth, professional-quality footage, has come quite a long way
Cameras that excel in low light¯or no light¯photography are on the way. The ISO setting in a digital camera determines the sensitivity to light for the image sensor, and a setting of 51,200 is a common maximum ISO setting for
The camera of the future could redefine “ultra-compact,” though. Manufacturers could create cameras that are 0.5 inches in thickness. They could maybe even have smaller dimensions than today’s cameras. This prediction makes some sense, as digital cameras from a
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over the years. What started as hobbyist pursuit has grown into a thriving product type that covers
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PATTAYA PEOPLE TELEVISION – NEW YEAR, NEW DECADE
The future of Pattaya People Television is bright, continuing to entertain and provide the best information to the Ex Pat community of Pattaya. Our popular local TV station is constantly being updated to provide interesting features and to be a vital part of the Ex Pat community by sharing vital ‘need to know’ Ex-Pat information. Coming up in January is a continued focus on up to date news from immigration expert Darren McGarry at Key Visa talking to Niels Colov on the latest rules and regulations, plus the weekly ‘Pattaya Ex Pats Club’ TV feature with in-
teresting content from the guest speakers that appear there every week.
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A new production of the very popular ‘Yoga Pose Of The Day’ series, with instructions from guru Diana
Mountanous is being planned with the current series continuing with exercises and postures intended to help you keep healthy and enjoy more flexibility. Strike a pose and get fit! Barry Upton is always out and about gathering items from Pattaya and beyond including his music videos filmed locally. If you have any ideas for items or can recommend new people for Barry to chat to for his ‘Pattaya Stories’ series or any other features, please contact Pattaya People Media Group by e-mailing to info@pattayapeople.com. Available now on TMN cable and 24 hours online at the ‘Pattaya People’ website www.pattayapeople.com
Don’t forget to download the FREE ‘Pattaya People’ app so you can access the TV output on your handheld device, anytime and anywhere in the world. Everyone at Pattaya People Media
Group would like to wish all Ex Pats and our valued Thai friends a great new decade with best wishes and hope for a valued coexistence of shared respect.
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96FM PATTAYA PEOPLE RADIO – THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR LIFE
As we all move into a new decade, 96FM is the number to dial for a friend to provide music and fun for the coming year.
Therefore it is even more important to be aware of the Pattaya People free app which can easily be downloaded to your mobile device or computing receiver. Top quality sound and varied enjoyable content 24 hours a day from 96FM will most definitely enhance the soundtrack to your life here in Pattaya, or, in fact, outside of Pattaya and anywhere in the world. PLUS…a new transmitter has recently been installed meaning that 96FM is now louder and clearer over a much wider area on older type receivers such as car radio receivers. More updates have been made with lots of new great popular tunes currently making waves across the world. Continuous ‘sunshine hits on 96’ provide great entertainment with ‘Less chat, more music’ as a credible slogan. The music policy of 96FM, as programmed by station production manager/presenter Barry Upton, who has a wealth of experience in all areas of music, is a healthy combination of classic oldies, together with the best of the latest offerings, plus, a few surprises. Each day’s playlist is carefully put together from seven decades of hits, plus occasional chats with
interesting local guests to the 96FM studios. The weekly schedule is: 8am to 12 noon – ‘Morning Glory’ with Barry Upton 12 noon to 2pm – ‘Let’s Do Lunch’ with John Pearson 2pm to 4pm – ‘Afternoon Delight’ with Diana Mountanos 4pm to 6pm – ‘The Sundowner Show’ with Barry Upton 6pm to 6.20pm – Thai News 6.20pm to 8am – All Night Long MSN International News in English is at 12 noon, 2pm, 4pm & 8pm All through the weekend, a full service of entertainment can be enjoyed. The Thai National Anthem is always respectfully played at 8am and 6pm everyday. Pattaya People Radio has been broadcasting for over 10 years now and is a vital
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part of the Ex-Pat community providing the perfect soundtrack for the city together with important information. For more information contact Pattaya People Media Group by emailing info@pattayapeople.com. LET 96FM BE THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR LIFE !!!
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