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Water goddess strikes back on Loy Krathong Pattaya civil servants do job by cutting grass, trimming trees Story on page 2
Loy Krathong is a celebration of the water goddess and this year during the full moon on November 22, she certainly did her part for the occasion, dumping a torrential downpour on Pattaya that would float many a krathong. Most areas cleared within an hour after the water goddess had her fun. (Full story on page 3; Loy Krathong story on page 18.)
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Red shirts rally for elections in Pattaya Boonlua Chatree Pattaya-based “red shirt” pro-democracy activists rallied at Central Festival Pattaya Beach, calling for the government to guarantee new elections will be held as promised on Feb. 24. United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship leaders Wanchlerm Kinsean, Jidapa Thanahattachai, and Anurak Jentawanitch led 50 supporters in the Nov. 17
demonstration. Protestors wore t-shirts saying “people want elections” and speakers demanded the election be transparent and on schedule. Before the rally, red shirt leaders presented a letter to Pattaya police to explain the intent of the rally, certifying it would follow guidelines set by the Pattaya City Council. About 100 police and other officials watched the rally closely. The group had expected
about four times as many people than actually showed up. Wanchlerm said the red shirts don’t want to see yet another postponement of the election. Pattaya-based “red shirt” pro-democracy activists rallied at Central Festival Pattaya Beach, calling for the government to guarantee new elections will be held as promised on Feb. 24.
Loy Krathong cleanup easier than usual
Pattaya civil servants do job by cutting grass, trimming trees
Keng Na Songkhla Pattaya sanitation workers got a pleasant surprise after finding the mess left behind after Loy Krathong was much smaller this year. The garbage pileup from the annual water-goddess festival usually takes two days to clean. Foam and natural krathongs set free in the sea wash up later on shore while lakes have to be dredged to clear the waste. Then there is the trash left behind on beaches by revelers. This year, however, Pattaya officials led by Deputy Mayor Poramet Ngampichet arrived on the beach for a well-publicized cleanup to find that beach vendors, allowed to work until 2 a.m., had done much of the job for them.
Pattaya officials led by Deputy Mayor Poramet Ngampichet arrived on the beach for a well-publicized cleanup to find that beach vendors, allowed to work until 2 a.m., had done much of the job for them.
Poramet said diligence by beach vendors and city workers the night before, as well as consideration by the public, resulted in a beach that didn’t have such a bad “morning after” look.
There were still plenty of krathongs that returned to port overnight and lots of cigarette butts (despite the no smoking signs), but everything was swept up in a day.
Baywatch ‘No parking’ curbs repainted PM Reporters Pattaya workers repainted “no parking” lines on Beach Road curbs. The red-and-white paint had faded badly, giving people excuses to park where it wasn’t allowed. The workers also swept sand off the street that created a hazard for motorbikes.
Pattaya’s workers are being kept busy tidying the city, cutting grass, pruning trees and picking up garbage in many areas.
Pattaya workers kept working to keep the city tidy, cutting grass, pruning trees and picking up garbage. Sanitation workers cleaned Pattaya Beach, Chonglom Temple, Pattaya School No. 8 and 9, Soi Khao Noi, Jomtien Beach, Wong Amat
Beach, Soi Naklua 13, Soi Sukhumvit 46/4, Marb Pradu Community, Jumbo Junction, Yinyom Beach, Naklua New Market and Walking Street. Trees got pruned on Beach and Third Roads, South Road Soi 3, Soi 19, and
Sukhumvit Soi 61, while grass got cut on Pratamnak Soi 6, the North Road traffic island and near several temples. Sewage cleaning was performed at Pattaya School No. 8, Pattanakorn Village and Soi Bongkot. The clock at Bali Hai Pier also got fixed. (PCPR)
Pattaya sewer sweeps continue Pattaya continued to dredge and clean sewers, and collect garbage blocking them to mitigate flooding. After heavy rainfall across the East, drainage in some parts of Chonburi and Pattaya City was not smooth, resulting in flooding and traffic jams on many main roads. Mayor Sonthaya Kunplome assigned the Sanitation Department to send workers, equipment and vehicles to all spots having problems to be ready to help people.
From November 19-23, the department upgraded clarifiers and repaired sewer lids in six areas from Soi Khopai 4/7 to South Road to Soi Chaiyapruek to the Pattaya Floating Market. They also cleaned waterspouts and sewers in Naklua New Market, welded steel mesh lids at the 80-rai Wastewater Treatment Plant, dredged drains on Soi
Chalermprakiat 21 and Beach Road, built a culvert on Soi Najomtien 2, and opened additional drainage channels on Naklua Road inside the Pikplub Pumping Station. Lids and gates also were cleaned on Soi Khao Talo in front of Rachawadee Village and Diamond Market, and clogged drains were freed in a half-dozen spots. (PCPR)
Pattaya continues to dredge and clean sewers, and collect garbage blocking them to mitigate flooding.
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Water goddess strikes back on Loy Krathong
Navy seizes 2 Vietnamese fishing boats
The Royal Thai Navy impounded two Vietnamese fishing boats found fishing illegally in the Gulf of Thailand.
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Not ones to let a little rain ruin their fun, people let loose their boats of flowers, candles and incense on the water streaming down the sois.
Boonlua Chatree Loy Krathong is a celebration of the water goddess and she certainly did her part for the occasion, dumping a torrential downpour on Pattaya that would float many a krathong. Pattaya flooded heavily from the railway-parallel road
to the beachfront stage where folk singer Jintara Poonlarb was performing, damaging amplifiers and other equipment. The twohour storm resulted in flooding of 20-50 centimeters across the city. Not ones to let a little rain ruin their fun, people let
Loy Krathong is a celebration of the water goddess and she certainly did her part for the occasion, dumping a torrential downpour on Pattaya that would float many a krathong.
loose their boats of flowers, candles and incense on the water streaming down the sois, a scene captured in photos and videos posted to Facebook. In Naklua, water reached half the height of an average car on Naklua Soi 11 near the Pikplub Canal. Traffic
ground to a standstill. Pattaya workers spread out across the region installing temporary pumps and scraping garbage off of drain covers to keep the water draining. Most areas cleared within an hour after the water goddess had her fun.
The Royal Thai Navy impounded two Vietnamese fishing boats found fishing illegally in the Gulf of Thailand. The HTMS Naresuan, Patrol Boat 996 and a navy helicopter spotted the intruders about 70 nautical miles off
the Chonburi coast Nov. 21. The two 16-meter-long boats had crews of five each and holds full of squid. The boats were taken to the Sattahip Naval Base where the foreigners were arrested and charged with illegally entering Thailand and fishing within its borders.
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Driver dies in two-truck collision
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Drug-abusing couple busted for burglary Teerarak Suthathiwong
Rescue workers need to cut Uthai Polun out of the cab of his truck after he slammed into the back of a larger truck in Pong. He died later at Banglamung Hospital.
Boonlua Chatree The driver of a 10-wheeled truck died after slamming into the back of a larger truck in Pong. Uthai Polun, 38, died at Banglamung Hospital from injuries sustained when he
was trapped in his 10-wheeled Hino in the front of Caltex gas station on Highway 36 Nov. 20. Prapat Pattawing, 48, said he was driving his 18wheeler and turned into the gas station when Uthai crashed into the rear of his
Nonthaburi-registered lorry. He insisted he used his turn signal and claimed the dead driver was speeding or looked like he fell asleep behind the wheel. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to determine blame.
Police arrested a drugabusing couple for burglarizing South Pattaya homes. Pisit Dungna, 34, and Pakwan Rakon, 31, were taken into custody Nov. 17 at their apartment on Soi Tungkomman 13. Officers recovered stolen audio speakers, a vacuum cleaner, lamps and two guitars. They also seized the Mitsubishi Triton the couple allegedly used in the burglaries. Police said the couple confessed, but said they worked with Amart Chaisena, 32,
Pisit Dungna and Pakwan Rakon have been arrested for burglarizing South Pattaya homes.
who remains at large. Both suspects previously were arrested many times for
drug possession and Pisit additionally had been arrested for assault.
4 killed in Honda vs big rig crash
Cambodian arrested for Koh Larn theft Boonlua Chatree
Cambodian Chea Hing was arrested for allegedly stealing cash from a Chinese tourist on Koh Larn.
A Cambodian man was arrested for allegedly stealing cash from a bag a Chinese tourist left hanging outside a Koh Larn restroom. Chea Hing, 25, was apprehended inside the staff dormitory for the TN Restaurant on Koh Larn Nov. 21. With him police found 4,200 baht and a blue bag belonging to tourist Jing Lin Piao. Jing said he was eating at the restaurant and went to the restroom for five minutes, leaving the bag hanging outside the door. When he returned, the bag was gone. Police easily tracked the Khmer man via security cameras.
Canadian dies of heart attack on Sattahip yacht Patcharapol Panrak Sattahip police said a Canadian man found dead on his yacht died of a heart attack. The body of Gilbert Tourville, 61, was found Nov. 23 by a friend around 2 a.m. He had been dead about eight hours. Friend Denis Bachand said
Tourville had canceled plans to go out for Loy Krathong, complaining of chest pains. Bachard went out for the holiday, but returned to the boat to check on his pal. Canadian Gilbert Tourville was found dead on his yacht. Sattahip police said he died of a heart attack.
Four people died when their Honda compact barreled into the back of a 10wheeled truck making a U-turn on the Sattahip border.
Boonlua Chatree Four people died when their Honda compact barreled into the back of a 10wheeled truck making a U-turn on the Sattahip border.
Thongpetch Pekonsan, 53, Jamrat Phobat, 51, Jaratsang Wichachai, 45, and the unidentified driver of the Bangkok-registered Honda Civic were killed instantly when they slammed at full speed into the back of the
Rayong-registered truck hauling potato flour near Sukhumvit Soi 5 in the Ban Tungkard Community. Truck driver Prayad Kurasee, 60, said he was stopped to make a U-turn when the powerful collision happened.
Anti-topless men crusade resumes
Editor; It is a slow start to the 2018-2019 ‘High Season’ here in Ban Phattha ya, with many business owners wondering, “Where are the tourists?” And yet, on cue, some bare breasted obese male tourists are seen flaunting their bodies for all to see. Do they really not understand that this is not appropriate, and are they blind to the fact that no respectable Thai men walk around the city with no shirt on? Apparently they are either classless and clueless and/or so arrogant that because they spend a few Baht they think that they can do whatever they want. The advise to write the Ministry of Foreign affairs to address this issue was acted upon, suggesting to place tracts in local hotel rooms, airports, foreign travel Write to the Editor:
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agencies, and order Pattaya City Hall to tell bar and restaurant owners not to allow shirtless men in to their establishments. That was over a month ago, and no reply has been received. One would think that the Ministry would be happy to oblige. Hmmm. So, while most Expats as well as local Thai people are disgusted with this display of classless arrogance, we, again, are subjected to fat, sweaty Farangs sporting themselves to all who dare gaze their way as they parade around half naked. Come on pub and restaurant owners and Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials - help clean up the trash in Pattaya and do what is necessary to beautify our fair city. Respectfully submitted by: Sir William of Doodad Shire
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Navy marks 112th anniversary Patcharapol Panrak The Royal Thai Navy celebrated its modern-day founding with merit-making to mark its 112th anniversary. Vice Adm. Charlee Montrivade, deputy commander of the Royal Thai Fleet, led officers and sailors from six combat units in offering alms to 112 monks at its Sattahip headquarters. The sailors listened to a message from Navy commander-in-chief Adm. Luechai Ruddit retelling the history of how King Rama V opened the first naval academy in Thonburi, launching the modern day navy.
Vice Adm. Charlee Montrivade, deputy commander of the Royal Thai Fleet, led officers and sailors from six combat units in offering alms to 112 monks at Sattahip headquarters to mark the modern-day Royal Thai Navy’s 112th anniversary.
The admiral pledged to keep the Royal Thai Navy up-to-date and strong so it can play a leading role in the
region. He also promised to improve the quality of life for enlisted personnel and their families.
Pattaya police put on show of force for Loy Krathong Boonlua Chatree Pattaya police put on a show of force on Loy Krathong to reassure tourists about their safety. Police chief Pol. Col. Apichai Kroppech dispatched his officers as well as immigration police, soldiers, Banglamung District officials and police volunteers Nov. 20. Their mission was to suppress crime to ensure safety of people and properly during the Loy Krathong weekend. He said deterrence is better than following up crimes once they occur.
Law enforcement put on a show of force on Loy Krathong to reassure tourists about their safety.
Officers were ordered to check for drugs, guns, gambling, vice and arrest warrants, all in an attempt to prevent assaults, thefts and sexual attacks.
Special mention was made of Loy Krathong-specific offenses, such as using firecrackers, launching flying lanterns and shooting guns in the air.
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Navy receives 5 new patrol boats
The Royal Thai Navy took delivery of five high-performance coastal patrol boats for maritime law enforcement and protection of the royal family.
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Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh, Peng Buahom, and Baborn Moonsaku, survey Meeting Room 134 at city hall.
Pattaya will open an Eastern Economic Corridor Center to support meetings and coordination on project’s affecting the city’s economy under the government’s development plan. Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh heads the city’s Committee on Local Administration for EEC Coordination to search for a place to establish the EEC Center Pattaya inside city hall.
Panel Chairman Peng Buahom, the Bang Saray Municipal Clerk, and Baborn Moonsaku, Nong Plalai’s clerk, surveyed Meeting Room 134 on Nov. 20 to determine what improvements it will need to house the EEC office. The room will host meetings to explain the EEC to communities to carry out coordination and cooperation. (PCPR)
The Royal Thai Navy took delivery of five high-performance coastal patrol boats for maritime law enforcement and protection of the royal family. Navy commander-in-chief Adm. Luechai Ruddit and his wife, Capt. Ubolwan Ruddit, president of the Navy Wives Association, chaired the
Nov. 22 turnover ceremony at Sattahip Naval Base. Tatsanee Kunakorn, Sattahip ecclesiastical chief, led monks in blessing the new boats. The boats are part of program begun in 2008 to replace 23 patrol boats. Shipyard Marsun Co. has completed 18 to date. Each boat runs at high speed with abilities to combat, intercept, follow, and
identify targets on the water’s surface and can defend itself from targets in the water and air. Each boat weighs 49 metric tons, is 21.4 meters long, 5.6 meters wide and has a draft of 3.2 meters. Their maximum continuous speed is 30 knots. Each boat carries a 20-milimeter machine gun installed on the bow, a 50-mm gun and 81-mm mortar on the stern.
Car damaged by fallen tree
Prachin Buri officials study central Pattaya community’s anti-drug program
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Sirot Pungchum’s Toyota Camry was demolished when an old tree fell on it during a storm in Sattahip.
A Toyota Camry was demolished when an old tree fell on it in Sattahip. The palm in front of Apakorn Hospital toppled in a Nov. 22 storm. No one was injured, but the car was a write-off. Owner Sirot Pungchum, 57, said he and his wife were at a restaurant nearby when the storm hit. He had paid 1.4 million baht for the car and only had 100,000 left on his payments. However he has insurance to cover the damage.
Labor minister checks progress of EEC Administration Center Prachin Buri narcotics officers visited Pattaya’s Chumsai Community where they also watched a demonstration by police on how officers make drug arrests and restrain suspects.
Staff reporter Prachin Buri narcotics officers visited Pattaya’s Chumsai Community to study their grassroots approach to drug prevention. Neighborhood President Jirawat Plukjai welcomed the
delegation from the Central province’s Narcotics Prevention and Suppression Center Nov. 21. They heard how the neighborhood encourages residents to help police by observing and notifying officers about any
suspicious activity. The group also learned how to fire guns from the Pattaya Police Volunteers Club and Rachasripitak Pattaya Club and watched a demonstration by police on how officers make drug arrests and restrain suspects.
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Labor Minister Adul Saengsingkaew was again in Chonburi to check the progress on the province’s Eastern Economic Corridor Administration Center. Adul said he came to check the readiness of the facility to be a complete and systematic employment and labor-development center which will provide service to employers and people seeking jobs at the Institution for Skill Development in Muang District’s Nong Maidang. The center’s mission is to manage labor data in the EEC zone to provide services to job applicants and employers. Specific services offered by the center include initial registration and interviews by the Department of Employment for recruitment, and providing notification of job vacancies; career guidance and vocational-readiness testing by the Department of Employment; matching of positions with qualified job seekers; skills development and
Labor Minister Adul Saengsingkaew was again in Chonburi to check the progress on the province’s Eastern Economic Corridor Administration Center.
occupational skills testing. Employees also can access information on workers’ rights and social-security benefits, occupational safety, and file complaints against employers. The “one-stop” center also
will benefit companies employing foreign workers, as they can apply and renew visas and work permits all in one spot. The center currently lists 29,914 positions available from 2,178 businesses. (CPRD)
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Letter shows a fearful Einstein long before Nazis’ rise Aron Heller Jerusalem (AP) - More than a decade before the Nazis seized power in Germany, Albert Einstein was on the run and already fearful for his country’s future, according to a newly revealed handwritten letter. His longtime friend and fellow Jew, German Foreign Minister Walther Rathenau, had just been assassinated by right-wing extremists and police had warned the noted physicist that his life could be in danger too. So Einstein fled Berlin and went into hiding in northern Germany. It was during this hiatus that he penned a handwritten letter to his beloved younger sister, Maja, warning of the dangers of growing nationalism and anti-Semitism years before the Nazis ultimately rose to power, forcing Einstein to flee his native Germany for good. “Out here, nobody knows where I am, and I’m believed to be away on a trip,” he wrote in August 1922. “Here are brewing economically and politically dark times, so I’m happy to be able to get away from everything.” The previously unknown letter, brought forward by an anonymous collector, is set
to go on auction next week in Jerusalem with an opening asking price of $12,000. As the most influential scientist of the 20th century, Einstein’s life and writings have been thoroughly researched. The Hebrew University in Jerusalem, of which Einstein was a founder, houses the world’s largest collection of Einstein material. Together with the California Institute of Technology it runs the Einstein Papers Project. Individual auctions of his personal letters have brought in substantial sums in recent years. The 1922 letter shows he was concerned about Germany’s future a full year before the Nazis even attempted their first coup the failed Munich Beer Hall Putsch to seize power in Bavaria. “This letter reveals to us the thoughts that were running through Einstein’s mind and heart at a very preliminary stage of Nazi terror,” said Meron Eren, co-owner of the Kedem Auction House in Jerusalem, which obtained the letter and offered The Associated Press a glimpse before the public sale. “The relationship between Albert and Maja was very special and close, which adds another dimension to Einstein
This June, 1954, file photo shows renowned physicist Albert Einstein in Princeton, N.J. More than a decade before the Nazis seized power in Germany, Albert Einstein was on the run and already fearful for his country’s future, according to a newly revealed handwritten letter. (AP Photo, File)
the man and greater authenticity to his writings.” The letter, which bears no return address, is presumed to have been written while he was staying in the port city of Kiel before embarking on a lengthy speaking tour across Asia. “I’m doing pretty well, despite all the anti-Semites among the German colleagues. I’m very reclusive here, without noise and without unpleasant feelings, and am earning my money mainly independent of the state, so
that I’m really a free man,” he wrote. “You see, I am about to become some kind of itinerant preacher. That is, firstly, pleasant and, secondly, necessary.” Addressing his sister’s concerns, Einstein writes: “Don’t worry about me, I myself don’t worry either, even if it’s not quite kosher, people are very upset. In Italy, it seems to be at least as bad.” Later in 1922, Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in physics.
Ze’ev Rosenkranz, the assistant director of the Einstein Papers Project at Caltech, said the letter wasn’t the first time Einstein warned about German anti-Semitism, but it captured his state of mind at this important junction after Rathenau’s killing and the “internal exile” he imposed
on himself shortly after it. “Einstein’s initial reaction was one of panic and a desire to leave Germany for good. Within a week, he had changed his mind,” he said. “The letter reveals a mindset rather typical of Einstein in which he claims to be impervious to external pressures. One reason may be to assuage his sister’s concerns. Another is that he didn’t like to admit that he was stressed about external factors.” When the Nazis came to power and began enacting legislation against Jews, they also aimed to purge Jewish scientists. The Nazis dismissed Einstein’s groundbreaking work, including his Law of Relativity, as “Jewish Physics.” Einstein renounced his German citizenship in 1933 after Hitler became chancellor. The physicist settled in the United States, where he would remain until his death in 1955. Einstein declined an invitation to serve as the first president of the newly established state of Israel but left behind his literary estate and personal papers to the Hebrew University.
Egypt’s newly discovered tombs hold mummies, animal statues Facebook ends forced
arbitration of sexual misconduct claims
Cat statues on display, at an ancient necropolis near Egypt’s famed pyramids in Saqqara, Giza, Egypt, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. A top Egyptian antiquities official says local archaeologists have discovered seven Pharaonic Age tombs near the capital Cairo containing dozens of cat mummies along with wooden statues depicting other animals. (AP Photo/ Nariman El-Mofty)
Saqqara, Egypt (AP) - A top Egyptian antiquities official says local archaeologists have discovered seven Pharaonic Age tombs near the capital Cairo containing dozens of cat mummies along with wooden statues depicting other animals and birds. Mostafa Waziri told reporters that the discovery at Saqqara also includes mummies of scarabs, the first ever to be found in the area. Of the statues found, those
depicting cats were the majority, reflecting the reverence ancient Egyptians showed the felines, whose God Bastet was worshipped. Other statues depicted a lion, a cow and a falcon. Egypt has been whipping up publicity for its new historical discoveries in the hopes of reviving a devastated tourism sector still recovering from the turmoil following a 2011 uprising that toppled longtime autocrat Hosni Mubarak.
Suspected Russian hackers impersonate State Department aide Matthew Pennington (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
(AP) - Facebook is dropping a requirement for mandatory arbitration of sexual misconduct allegations, acceding to a demand recently pressed by other Silicon Valley tech workers. Google has made a similar change, a week after thousands of employees briefly walked off their jobs to protest how the company handled sexual-misconduct allegations against prominent executives. The move at Facebook, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, means that
employees no longer have to submit to private arbitration, which kept misconduct allegations secret and sometimes allowed abusers to continue their behavior. Employees can now press their claims in court instead. Other tech companies such as Microsoft and Uber have previously dropped mandatory arbitration. Facebook will now also require executives at director level and above to disclose any dating relationships with company employees.
Washington (AP) - U.S. cybersecurity experts say hackers impersonating a State Department official have targeted U.S. government agencies, businesses and think tanks in an attack that bears similarity to past campaigns linked to Russia. The “spear phishing” attempts began by the sendi n g of e-mail messages purported to come from a department of public affairs official. Cybersecurity companies CrowdStrike and FireEye both said they were still
working to attribute the attack. But it was consistent with past hacking campaigns by Cozy Bear, or APT29, a Russian group believed to be associated with Russian intelligence and linked to hacking ahead of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The State Department said: “The Department is aware of the recent malicious cyber event involving the spoofing (impersonation) of a Department employee reported by U.S. cybersecurity firm FireEye. No Department networks were compromised by this malicious cyber attempt.”
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Slipped a disc recently? Would it surprise you if I said that ‘vanity’ was one of the prime reasons we get back pain? The real reason you get a bad back is because our forefathers decided we looked better walking on our hind legs, instead of all four. Just like a horse, the bones of our spines lock together nicely when we are on all fours, and weight can be carried easily on our backs. However, when we stand up and try and lift, it all goes pear-shaped from there. The spine was not designed to carry loads, or pick up loads, in the vertical position. But unfortunately, lift and carry is a prime example of what we call on people to do, from mothers lifting babies to laborers lifting bags of rice. The presenting situation is one we meet only too often. The patient is doing something and suddenly everything locks up and they are immobilized, frozen to the spot. I was once called out to a factory toilet where the chap was bent over the urinal, and too afraid to move, the pain was so acute. Back pain is one of the commonest orthopedic problems, and the often used terms such as lumbago, sciatica and slipped discs are spoken about frequently. Let’s look at the “slipped disc” problem. First thing discs do not “slip”. They do not shoot out of the spaces between the vertebrae (the tower of cotton reels that makes
FDA OKs powerful opioid pill as alternative to IV painkiller Linda A. Johnson Trenton, N.J. (AP) - U.S. regulators have approved a fast-acting, super-potent opioid tablet as an alternative to IV painkillers used in hospitals. The decision by the Food and Drug Administration came over objections from critics who fear the pill will be abused. In a lengthy statement, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said there will be “very tight restrictions” placed on its distribution and it is intended only for supervised settings like hospitals. The tiny pill was developed as an option for patients who pose difficulties for the use of IVs, including soldiers on the battlefield. The pill from AcelRx Pharmaceuticals contains the same decades-old painkiller often given in IV form or injection to surgical patients and women in labor. Gottlieb noted the pill was a high priority for the Department of Defense, which helped fund testing, because it wanted a way to provide fast pain relief to injured soldiers. The tablet, placed under the tongue with a dispenser, starts reducing pain in 15 to 30 minutes. A panel of FDA advisers had earlier voted 10-3 in favor of the pill called Dsuvia (duh-SOO’-vee-uh). But in a rare response, the panel’s chairman joined critics in urging the FDA to reject it. The chairman, Dr. Raeford E. Brown Jr., who couldn’t attend the meeting and didn’t cast a vote, predicts that the pill will be abused inside and outside medical settings and
cause overdose deaths. The pills contain sufentanil, a chemical cousin of the opioid fentanyl. Gottlieb said the drug will carry a boxed warning and won’t be available at drugstores for patients to take home. Acknowledging the criticism, he said he’s asked FDA staff to “evaluate a new framework” for the approval of new opioid drugs that will clearly outline how the agency considers benefits and risks. “We won’t sidestep what I believe is the real underlying source of discontent among the critics of this approval - the question of whether or not America needs another powerful opioid while in the throes of a massive crisis of addiction,” Gottlieb’s wrote. Sidney Wolfe of Public Citizen’s Health Research Group, a consumer group, called Gottlieb’s statement “empty rhetoric” and said the agency missed a big opportunity when it approved the pill. “It’s a huge mistake,” Wolfe said. “This drug is doomed. It’s dangerous and it will kill people.” The Redwood City, California-based company expects the pill to be available early next year at a price of $50 to $60 per pill. In one study, the pill provided about the same pain relief to patients as IV morphine. Common side effects with Dsuvia included nausea, vomiting, constipation and decreased blood oxygen levels. Those occurred slightly more often with the pill than for study participants given morphine.
up your spine) and produce pain that way. The disc actually stays exactly where it is, but the center of the disc (called the nucleus) pops out through the edge of the disc and hits the nerve root. When this happens you have a very painful condition, as anyone who has had a disc prolapse (our fancy name for the “popping out” bit) will tell you. Think of the pain when the dentist starts drilling close to the tiny nerve in your tooth. Well, this is a large nerve! When the nucleus of the disc hits the sciatic nerve, this produces the condition known as Sciatica - an acute searing pain which can run from the buttocks, down the legs, even all the way through to the toes. Unfortunately, just to make diagnosis a little difficult you can get sciatica from other reasons as well as prolapsing discs. It may just be soft tissue swelling from strain of the ligaments between the discs, or it could even be a form of arthritis. Another complicating fact is that a strain may only produce enough tissue swelling in around 12 hours after the heavy lifting, so you go to bed OK and wake the next morning incapacitated. And then you have to convince the employer that you did it on his time. To accurately work out just what is happening requires bringing in those specialist doctors who can carry out
extremely intricate forms of Medical Imaging called CT Scans, Spiral CT’s or MRI that will sort out whether it is a disc prolapse, arthritis or another soft tissue problem. The equipment to do these procedures costs millions of baht, and the expertise to use them takes years of practice and experience. This is one reason why some of these investigations can be expensive. After the definitive diagnosis of your back condition has been made, then appropriate treatment can be instituted. The forms of treatment can be just simply rest and some analgesics (pain killers), physiotherapy, operative intervention or anti-inflammatories and traction. Now perhaps you can see why it is important to find the real cause for your aching back. The treatment for some causes can be the wrong form of therapy for some of the other causes. “Self diagnosis” is dangerous! So what do you do when you get a painful back? Rest and paracetamol is a safe start. If it settles quickly, then just be a little careful with lifting and twisting for a couple of weeks and get on with your life as normal. If, however, you are still in trouble after a couple of days rest, then it is time to see your doctor and get that definitive diagnosis. It is the orthopedic chaps you need to see.
New exercise guidelines: Move more, sit less, start younger Marilynn Marchione Chicago (AP) - Move more, sit less and get kids active as young as age 3, say new federal guidelines that stress that any amount and any type of exercise helps health. The advice is the first update since the government’s physical activity guidelines came out a decade ago. Since then, the list of benefits of exercise has grown, and there’s more evidence to back things that were of unknown value before, such as short, high-intense workouts and taking the stairs instead of an elevator. “Doing something is better than doing nothing, and doing more is better than doing something,” said Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, a preventive medicine expert at Northwestern University in Chicago. Only 20 percent of Americans get enough exercise now, and the childhood obesity problem has prompted the push to aim younger to prevent poor health later in life. Highlights of the advice released at an American Heart Association conference in Chicago and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association:
Children and Teens The biggest change: Start young. Guidelines used to begin at age 6, but the new ones say preschoolers ages 3 through 5 should be encouraged to take part in active play throughout the day. They don’t call for a certain amount but say a reasonable target may be three hours of various intensities. That’s consistent with guidelines in many other countries and is
New federal guidelines released on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, advise that children as young as age 3 should move more, sit less and get more active, and that any amount and any type of exercise helps health. (Aaron Marineau/The Hutchinson News via AP)
the average amount of activity observed in kids this age. From ages 6 through 17, at least an hour of moderate-tovigorous activity throughout the day is recommended. Most of it should be aerobic, the kind that gets the heart rate up such as brisk walking, biking or running. At least three times a week, exercise should be vigorous and include muscle- and bone-strengthening activities like climbing on playground equipment or playing sports.
activity had to be done for at least 10 minutes. Now even short times are known to help. Even a single episode of activity gives short-term benefits such as lowering blood pressure, reducing anxiety and improving sleep. Sitting a lot is especially harmful. The advice is similar for older adults, but activities should include things that promote balance to help avoid falls.
Adults
Targeting young children is the goal of a project that Dr. Valentin Fuster, a cardiologist at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, has worked
Duration stays the same at least 2½ to 5 hours of moderate-intensity or 1 ¼ to 2 ½ hours of vigorous activity a week, plus at least two days that include musclestrengthening exercise like pushups or lifting weights. One key change: It used to be thought that aerobic
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Giant wooden troll removed in Colorado could get new home Breckenridge, Colo. (AP) - A huge wooden troll that proved to be too popular in a Colorado ski resort town is gone, but it’s possible the artwork could find another home. Workers in Breckenridge used a chainsaw and backhoe to remove the 15-foot (4.5 meter) sculpture known as Isak Heartstone. The Summit Daily News reports that most of the work created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo was discarded or recycled but that some pieces were saved and put in storage in hopes of installing the sculpture somewhere else. Town manager Rick Holman said officials are talking to Dambo and considering some possibilities but said nothing was imminent. The work was installed on a hiking trail for a summer arts festival. Since then, throngs of troll-seekers have caused problems for nearby homeowners. (Hugh Carey/Summit Daily News via AP)
Minnesota baby born on Nov. 11 at 11:11 p.m. St. Paul, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota baby girl was born on Veterans Day - the 11th day of the 11th month - at 11:11 p.m. Erin and Mike Potts of Hugo, Minnesota, welcomed their first child on the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. The girl was born at The Mother Baby Center in St. Paul. WCCO-TV reports the new mom said it was a long labor, from about 5 a.m. until 11 p.m., “but the delivery went smoothly.” The parents did not yet have a name for their new daughter.
Wildlife officials seize mountain lion kitten fed bratwurst Walsenburg, Colo. (AP) - Wildlife officials who seized a mountain lion kitten from a southern Colorado home say the feline fell ill after the residents fed it bratwurst. Travis Sauder with Colorado Parks and Wildlife says the kitten appeared to be in good health otherwise and was sent to a wildlife rehabilitation center. The Walsenburg residents posted photos on social media showing the kitten in a cage and describing how they found it in a snowbank after a snowplow passed by. They also said they were allowing it to “thaw out.” Sauder says residents should leave wildlife alone and that mountain lions can handle cold weather. The kitten, which is only a few months old, was kept too long to be returned to the area to be reunited with its mother.
Expert: Rare snake with 2 heads found in Virginia has died Waynesboro, Va. (AP) - A wildlife expert says a rare, twoheaded snake found several months ago in Virginia near the nation’s capital has died. The Washington Post reports state herpetologist JD Kleopfer said in a Facebook post this week that the snake had died. He says it passed away peacefully last week for no apparent reason, and was discovered dead one morning. The Copperhead snake was found in a northern Virginia neighborhood in September. The Wildlife Center of Virginia previously said in a statement that an examination of the reptile found it had two tracheas and two esophagi, but shared one heart and a set of lungs. Biologists believe both heads were capable of biting and distributing venom. Kleopfer says two-headed snakes are rare because they don’t live long in the wild.
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Romanian man returns 95,000 euros found in secondhand cupboard Bucharest, Romania (AP) - A Romanian man was surprised to find 95,000 euros stashed inside a secondhand cupboard he’d bought - and promptly returned the money. Adela Stanici told The Associated Press that her husband, a construction worker, had recently bought the cupboard from a popular online site. Days later, as she was making dinner, husband Samuel yelled: “come and see what I’ve found,” a metal box in the cupboard stuffed with 500-euro notes. She said the pair counted the money together: “We were shocked. We couldn’t sleep all night. We thought it might be a trap, a setup, and we knew we had to get the money back to where it came from,” the mother of four said by telephone. The husband traveled from their home, in the western village of Bichigi, to the city where the owner lived. The man revealed the cupboard had belonged to his recently deceased father. Stanici said the man, who requested anonymity, “had no idea” about the money. He traveled to their village without knowing how much money there was. “When he saw (it), he couldn’t believe it.” She said he rewarded them for their honesty, without saying how much he gave them.
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Yesterday afternoon, I spent an entertaining hour rummaging through one of the drawers in my study desk, for no other reason that rummaging through a drawer is a pleasing, if a slightly timewasting diversion. Drawers are often full of memories. I found a rusting pair of scissors which belonged to my grandmother who once told me that she’d had the scissors since she was a teenager. She was born in 1878. Then I discovered a letter opener with a stainless steel blade and a wooden handle, which was made by
my cousin at least sixty years ago as a birthday present for my mother. Near the bottom of the drawer I found a white box with the word “Philatoscope” printed on the front. You may not have come across one of these, but it’s a large convex lens affixed to a small stand just high enough to slide a postage stamp underneath. It used to belong to my father who was an enthusiastic stamp collector. On the back of the box it says “ten shillings and sixpence” which must have been a lot of money in the 1950s. It’s in pristine condition and I tried it out on a two baht stamp. It still works perfectly. But among all these priceless treasure, one item from the darkest recesses of the drawer captivated my attention and I’ve added a photograph of it. If you are a regular reader of this column,
you’ll know what it is and you might even have one. It is of course an exposure meter, and a pretty famous one at that. It was named after its English inventor Edward Weston. His first photographic exposure meter appeared in the 1930s and didn’t look much different to the one in the photo, except that it was black. These meters have been used for years by professionals and serious amateurs and I bought mine in the late 1960s. It looks a complicated thing but they were actually quite easy to use once you’d grasped the idea. Without becoming embroiled in too much technical detail the “exposure” is the amount of light that reaches the photographic film or the image sensor and it’s determined by the shutter speed, the lens aperture and the brightness of the image itself.
have enjoyed it very much. As I am going to be there in September for the first time I am writing. It seems that everyone I ask (single men like myself) talk about being at the bars as the way to meet the working women of Thailand. While I realize this is not the only way I do have a question. If one is not a big drinker will I offend if I do not drink a lot or wish to leave to go see music, movies or see the country.
Apparently Hillary ate too many chocolates this week and is feeling under the weather, so until she recovers we will repeat some of her old classics. We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane. My Dear champagne addicted petal; You are evidently not in the ‘in crowd’ of beer drinkers. Lotus, Big C, etc., charge more for cold beer and why spend perfectly good beer money getting there? As far as my spelling goes, I didn’t use my spell checker like you (you are not that intelligent dear) but was actually referring to my loves (sic) TWO BUFFALOES but did not indicate that. Check your spell checker and you will see that the plural for buffalo is not BUFFALOS; which probably means something weird in Spanish. See you at the AA when WE get sober. You first. Singha Jerry Dear Singha Jerry, You take me to task for something you “did not indicate”. So I am a mind reader now as well as being the ear for the lamented and demented. Where did I mention two animals? I didn’t. Where did you mention two animals? You didn’t. You wrote about a singular buffalo, which has no “e” on the end. And if you wish to be totally correct, then it should be “my love’s” and not “my loves”, my pedantic Petal (the apostrophe indicating possession). And before you rush back into the 7-11 to grab another cheap tinny thinking you have something to celebrate, the plural of buffalo is also “buffalo” (Concise Oxford). And since you are obviously a Cheap Charlie, I won’t be getting drunk on your champagne, will I Jerry? Dear Hillary, A friend who has been to Thailand who put me on to your website. I have been reading your column on dating and
Before the appearance of Mr. Weston’s exposure meter, it was largely guesswork. Some people became quite skilled at estimating the exposure but it could be an unreliable method especially in unfamiliar surroundings. And of course in the days of film, you couldn’t see your photograph until the film was processed and prints had been made. If your guess had been wrong, nothing much could be done about it. However, blackand-white photographic film was much less sensitive back in those days and rather more forgiving. I suppose the vast majority of people who rely on their Smartphone for taking photographs have any idea of what the word “exposure” means. But their Smartphone does, and it attempts to work out the correct exposure for every photo they take, often with
James Dear James, I can assure you that the ladies from the bars have not the slightest interest in how much ‘you’ drink, only in how much ‘they’ drink, while you are paying of course! This is because they receive a percentage of the cost of the ‘lady drinks’, while they get nothing from the price of your drinks. This is how they make money, as they are ‘working’ women, getting their monthly salaries in many ways. It works like this, since you have not been here before, Petal. They generally receive a small wage (or retainer), and then their lady drinks percentage plus a percentage of the so-called ‘bar fine’ which is what the punters (like you) pay for the honor and glory of taking one of the blushing young ladies away from the bar to see music, movies or the country. Anything else is a private arrangement between the lady and the customer, as you have to realize that there is no prostitution in Thailand, because the government said so. And the statute books have said so since about 1966. While you are paying for things, you will not offend, James. Dear Hillary, I met a Thai girl last year, since then I have been coming to Thailand every 3-4 months, to see her. We have exchanged the phone numbers and the e-mails and we have been in
surprisingly accurate results. This confirms my lingering suspicion that Smartphones are often smarter than the people who use them. Anyway,
if you don’t mind, I am going to spend a bit more time with my ancient Weston Master V and see if I can remember how it works.
contact with each other all the time. However, I cannot seem to be able to explain to her the meaning of “about” or “around”. You see, she is always eager to know when I will be arriving to Thailand next time and when I reply to her “in about three months”, she takes it literally to be 90 days, because when I call her the next time - for instance in two weeks - she starts asking for my arrival date and when I reply to her in about three months, she gets upset as in her mind I have changed the date and should be arriving in two and a half months and not three. Hillary, please help me in finding correct words to convey her what I mean when I say “about”. I even tried “approximate” but that confused her even more. Ali Dear Ali, I take it from your letter that English isn’t your mother tongue either, so you already know some of the problems your girlfriend is having in trying to communicate in another language. You have also found the answer yourself when you say in your letter that it could be 1-2 weeks postponed - in other words, you are saying that it will be in “about” one to two weeks. When you want to say you will be coming back in “about three months” then what you have to say is “coming back in 3-4 months” and your Thai girlfriend will know that this means “about”. Remember too, that one reason why she will want to tie down the dates is that she has to organize and arrange her life too, please don’t forget that.
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BBX brings traders together at fun-filled networking evening Stuart Marsh BBX Thailand held its monthly networking event in Pattaya Nov. 21 at The Prince of Wales Bar, located next to Collingbourne Auctioneers, giving members from Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya a chance to meet and exchange business opportunities. Everyone enjoyed free food and drinks. Live music was provided by the venue to add to an already great atmosphere. The night was a great success, with some BBX members from Bangkok to Pattaya to attend. BBX rotates its monthly networking nights between Pattaya, Bangkok and Chiang Mai. All events are hosted at
Stuart Marsh, GM BBX Thailand, John Collingbourne, Nachlada Nammontree, Nanak Singh Thakralbutra and Peter Malhotra get acquainted.
a member’s business. All members are invited to host a BBX networking event to showcase their business and what it can offer the
BBX community. A range of products is always available to buy at BBX events with the option to buy through a cashless system with BBX
Thai monks’ pilgrimage reaches Nepal Nepal, 27th November 2018, The Ninety monks ordained in tribute to His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of the Ninth Reign and His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn have now gone on a pilgrimage to Nepal to visit holy sites there. The entourage earlier ended their pilgrimage to holy sites in India and continued their journey to Nepal. The group also visited the site in the city of Kushinagar in India where Buddha relics have been divided. The relics were divided into eight pieces and were presented to various heads of state before the holy artifacts were distributed to different parts of the world.
David Chappel lovingly known as ‘Chad’ (Expats Car & Trucks Rental) seems thoroughly pleased with the proceedings.
The BBX team with members. Sirikorn Bunnoi, Gloria Jones, (Pattaya Trader) Panjarat Wongsajun, Sundeep Singh Narang (Sunny Online), Susie Spicer and Stuart Marsh.
Barter Trade Credits BTC. BBX is the world’s largest business barter exchange. BBX was founded in Australia in 1993 and since then grown across the globe. BBX now operates in 13 different countries, allowing customers global trading
opportunities. The office in Thailand opened in 2010 and has grown a strong and loyal customer base over the last eight years. BBX works by selling goods and services for trade credits instead of cash. It works really well when a company has
excess stock that they want to sell quickly, or for a restaurant that is not full during lunch time or in the week day evenings. In fact, BBX can work for almost any business. To find out more about BBX go to BBXWorld.com or call 03-364-1864.
Thai monks gather atop the tranquil mountains of Nepal.
The 90 monks later attending a Kathina merit ceremony and donated the proceeds from the event to Wat Thai Kushinagar Chalarmraj . According to the Thai monks, the pilgrimage
has strengthened their belief in Buddhism. The monks then traveled to Nepal to visit the Royal Thai Monastery Lumbini and attended another Kathina ceremony there. (NNT)
200 million baht set aside to upgrade Bangkok animal shelters Bngkok, 27th November 2018 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared a budget of 200 million baht to upgrade kennels to include veterinary clinics as well as to accommodate stray cats. An animal shelter in Prawes district of Bangkok is to submit a renovation plan for evaluation and appraisal as the BMA has set aside 200 million baht to improve dog kennels in the city. The renovation will add an exhibition area to the shelter so that citizens may more easily see and adopt dogs as well as an on-site veterinary clinic. Stray cats are to also be accommodated in the shelter while it will be improved overall for better order and cleanliness. The BMA has assured the public it intends to care for all the city’s dogs. So far, over 200 canines have been adopted by citizens. A meeting with animal activism groups is Stray dogs and cats can look forward scheduled for November 28 to discuss further assistance. (NNT) to a better home soon.
Alex Paleksi of Chicha Restaurant & Hotel is flanked by Gloria Jones, Nutsara Duangsri, Sales & Marketing Manager of Pattaya Mail and the BBX team.
All invited to attend “Bike Un Ai Rak” and “Love and Warmth at Winter’s End” Bangkok, 27 November 2018 - All people are invited to participate in the “Bike Un Ai Rak “ event and the “Love and Warmth at Winter’s End, the River of Rattanakosin” festival. His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn has graciously granted permission to the government to organize the “Love and Warmth at Winter’s End” festival at the Royal Plaza and Sanam Suea Pa , from December 9th this year to January 19th next year, along with a cycling event, which will take place on December 9th across the country. The latter aims at encouraging people to exercise regularly and promotes unity among members of the public. His Majesty King Rama the Tenth will personally officiate at the “Love and Warmth at Winter’s End, the
The 39-kilometer course from the Royal Plaza to Lat Pho Park in Phra Pradaeng.
River of Rattanakosin” on December 9th at 1.39 pm, before leading cyclists on a 39-kilometer course from the Royal Plaza to Lat Pho Park in Phra Pradaeng District of Samut Prakan Province. Cyclists are invited to take part in the nationwide event by signing up at www. bikeunairak2018.com, or at any district office or provincial city
hall across the Kingdom. For more information, please call hotline 1111. Those already registered can pick up the free royally bestowed t-shirts with a printed drawing by His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn, on December 1st and 2nd. The exact time and place to collect the shirts will be announced by officials at registration sites. (NNT)
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Transport Company TAT continues to promote Tourists flock to observe fog sea in Nong Khai keen to prevent sexual second-tier cities in 2019 harassment on buses
TAT’s Deputy Governor for Domestic Market, Nopphadol Phakphrot. The Transport Company and Safe Cities for Women Thailand have trained bus attendants to detect and prevent rising sexual harassment of women on public buses.
The Transport Company and Safe Cities for Women Thailand have trained bus attendants to detect and prevent rising sexual harassment of women on public buses. According to Waraporn Chamsanit, who is a representative of Safe Cities for Women Thailand, bus attendants of the Transport Company have undergone safety training to prevent sexual harassment on public buses ahead of the long holiday when many people travel up-country. A short video clip has also
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported that tourists have continued to visit the 55 second-tier provinces, and the TAT will continue to promote these destinations next year. TAT’s Deputy Governor for Domestic Market Nopphadol Phakphrot said the TAT will try to push for tourism promotion measures in response to the government’s policy to boost tourism in the secondary cities to distribute
been made to educate passengers on how to protect themselves against the abusers. Bus attendants from other companies can also visit Mo Chit Bus Terminal to receive the same training. Online training is also available on the Transport Company’s website for those living in other provinces. The company will install CCTVs on all buses next year. Passengers are able to report any sexual harassment directly to the company at www.transport.co.th or call 1490. (NNT)
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Nong Khai’s Sang Khom district is bustling with tourists who wish to watch a beautiful thick sea of fog over the Mekong River. Tourists from all over Thailand flocked to observe the fog in Ban Muang sub-district, Sangkhom district,
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Discovering South Africa with Ambassador Doidge The Pattaya City Expats Club was honored to welcome back His Excellency Geoff Doidge, South African Ambassador to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. He previously spoke to us when he gave a tribute to Nelson Mandela, champion of peace and reconciliation, on the occasion of the anniversary of his centenary. At the Sunday, November 18, PCEC meeting, Ambassador Doidge provided a slide presentation extolling his native country, South Africa, welcoming all to visit, and provided a multitude of reasons for visiting. Ambassador Doidge was born in the Province of Kwa Zulu Natal in 1954. He studied business management and marketing courses. From 1994 to 2010, he served as a Member of Parliament. He participated fully in the transition process in South Africa and became a member of the Constituent Assembly that produced the internationally acclaimed Constitution of South Africa.
Ambassador Doidge answers one of several questions about South Africa from members of his PCEC audience.
2011 until becoming South Africa’s Ambassador to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. He is a firm believer of Restorative Justice as opposed to Retributive Justice. He speaks English, Afrikaans and Xhosa languages. To start, he showed a map of South Africa and provided some general information on geographical location. He noted that South Africa is undoubtedly one of the world’s top tourist destinations of
MC Roy Albiston introduces the PCEC’s guest speaker, His Excellency Geoff Doidge, South African Ambassador to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.
In Parliament he was responsible for the management of the legislative process that oversaw the passing of the Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, which gave the world the most progressive Truth and Reconciliation Commission. From September 2008 to October 2010, he served as Cabinet Minister of Public Works of the Republic of South Africa. In addition, he served in various capacities in the Government, Cabinet Committees, Inter-Ministerial Committees and political field of the Republic of South Africa. He was serving as High Commissioner Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa to Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh and Nepal from
choice. He said, “What sets us apart is it is Africa’s top vacation destination, it’s affordable, has breathtaking natural beauty, and offers safe tourism. Further we are proudly South African, we are unique in our own right and size does not matter. What we offer and who we are as a nation, is different. Cape Town and its surrounds are of course a uniquely beautiful destination.” This was followed by many slides as Ambassador Doidge covered the following: Where is South Africa? Nine Amazing Provinces, Amazing Natural Treasures, Biodiversity, Safaris, Scenic Beauty, Coastal Beaches, Active Adventure, City Lifestyle, and Culture. In describing their beautiful
beaches, he also mentioned that in addition, the coastline is defined by rugged cliffs, beautiful forests, untouched eco-systems, marine life, ancient wilderness and hiking trails just waiting to be explored. For adventurers, there are many activities including cage diving next to the Great Whites (sharks) and rafting down the Orange River. He especially cited South Africa’s diverse cultures that are inspired by the Malay slaves that were brought to their shores and which is a link they are proud to have with their Malaysian and Indian ancestry. An example is they have the second biggest Carnivals after the Rio Carnival which has been hosted in Cape Town on the 2nd of January since the abolishment of slavery in 1834. So if you are in Cape Town on January 2nd you will witness this dazzling “Die Tweede Nuwe Jaar” or 2nd New Year celebrations, in all its color, splendor, music and diversity. Up to 13,000 minstrels from 70 troops play and celebrate music of the slave era, something; unique only to South Africa. He also invited everyone to explore their unique History.
A nation built on its own terms and is proudly South African. You can discover this young nation’s struggle for freedom whilst following the footsteps of Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Luthuli, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, and many other Nobel Laureates. Ambassador Doidge concluded by providing some tourism statistics, visa requirements, health issues, how to get around, spending, and what to pack. To view the Ambassador ’s slide presentation, visit: http://www.pcecnews.com/ permNL/SouthAfrica Presentation-18Nov2018.pdf. In responding to a question about Lesotho being shown on the map being surrounded by South Africa but not part of it, Ambassador Doidge gave a brief history of both Lesotho and Swaziland, which is surrounded by South Africa on three sides and explained that these were sovereign states and that South Africa is in a customs union with them and respects them as such. In responding to another question about traveling from Thailand to South Africa, he said the Embassy would introduce the questioners to Thai Travel Agents that have a working relationship with the Embassy. After the presentations, MC Roy Albiston brought everyone up to date on upcoming events and then turned it over to the Open Forum portion of the meeting where questions are asked and answered and comments made about Expat living in Thailand, Pattaya in particular. For more information about the PCEC and their activities, visit www.pcec.club.
Member Ren Lexander interviews Ambassador Doidge about his presentation to the PCEC. To view the video, visit: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=VRe8qg0fG8E.
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Mad about madrigals
Orlando Gibbons.
This afternoon the sky gradually turned grey and then almost black. A few unwelcome claps of thunder sent the dogs scuttling into their usual hiding-places. Almost exactly on cue the rain arrived in torrents, but at least it saved me watering the garden. I began to think of this time of year in The Old Country, and a melancholy time of year it was too. The clocks had dutifully been put back an hour and the grey, sullen days seemed depressingly shorter. It must hav e b e e n e s p e c i a l l y bleak at this time of year in Britain’s Elizabethan era, which in case you have forgotten, was the second half of the sixteenth century. This brief window in history is often described as England’s Golden Age. It was a renaissance in every sense of the word and saw the boundless flowering of poetry, music, theatre and lit-
erature. National pride expressed itself through classical ideals, international expansion and especially the naval triumph over the dastardly Spanish, who had been bitter rivals for years. It was an age of exploration and as the historian John Guy noted, “England was economically healthier, more expansive, and more optimistic…than at any time in a thousand years”. The Brits had never had it so good. But all this must have been small comfort in late November if you lived in a draughty house with precious little lighting and heating. If there were enough candles to spare, you could read because thanks to the invention of the printing press, books were becoming more plentiful. You could play cards or as many women did, do a bit of embroidery. Or you could make music.
In her fascinating book Elizabeth’s London, Liza Picard writes that “anyone of reasonable education would be expected to sight-read and sing part-songs, sometimes accompanied by a lute or more instruments….Most men could play the lute (and) one was available to the waiting queue of customers in any barber’s shop to while away the time.” If you couldn’t play an instrument or read music, you would have been considered a dullard, a social misfit or both. Printed music had become increasingly available and madrigal singing was a popular pastime in educated circles. The madrigal was a short unaccompanied song for several different voices. These part-songs were not religious, but settings of secular poetry and many composers tried to reflect the meaning of the words in the music. Madrigals were produced in their thousands especially in Italy. In England, they became hugely popular after the publication of Nicholas Yonge’s Musica Transalpina in 1588, a collection of Italian madrigals complete with alternative English verses for those who couldn’t get their tongue around the original language. Madrigals
were intended for home performance and private amusement and some of the top composers turned their attention to the genre. You see, there was money in it.
Thomas Morley (1557-1602): Now is the Month of Maying. The King’s Singers (Duration: 02:04; Video: 720p HD)
Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625): The Silver Swanne. Ping This is a madrigal in all but Voices (Duration: name. Strictly speaking, it’s 01:27; Video: 720p HD) a ballett which was a lighthearted rhythmic part-song often with a rustic or romantic theme and usually with a “fah-lah-lah” chorus. This one appeared in Morley’s 1595 publication First Book of Ballets for Five Voyces. The opening line sums up the tone of what’s to come: “Now is the month of Maying, when merry lads are playing.” The text is full of deliciously bawdy double entendres and includes the line “Shall we play b a r l e y b r e a k ? ” w h i ch means roughly, “Let’s go for a roll in the hay.” Thomas Morley also had a more serious side. He was one of the leading
Baldacci introduces readers to Atlee Pine in new thriller Jeff Ayers David Baldacci introduces readers to FBI Special Agent Atlee Pine in his latest thriller, “Long Road to Mercy,” that is hopefully the start of a new series featuring her adventures. Atlee Pine has a tumultuous past, but the memories of a particular day when she was 6 years old have not only isolated her from trusting people, but have also given her the strength to become an excellent agent. She has taken the most remote assignment imaginable, running the Shattered Rock, Arizona, office of the FBI. Part of its jurisdiction involves working with National Park rangers to protect the Grand Canyon. When one of the mules used to transport riders down the canyon is found stabbed to death, Atlee is called in to investigate. For what should have been a loud inci-
composers of the day and also wrote an important reference book entitled A Plaine and Easie Introduction to Practicall Musicke. It’s still essential reading for those studying music of the renaissance. I have a copy here, and it is neither plain nor easy.
dent, nobody in the nearby camp heard anything. The man who rode the mule down to the bottom has vanished. When she starts asking questioning the campers and the rangers in the area, Atlee is removed from any further inquiry. Two potential ranger witnesses are suddenly transferred to another park. It becomes clear that if she continues to pursue the truth, her career will be over. Her supervisors don’t know Atlee Pine at all. She has to overcome her loner mentality and work with others to stop a horrible conspiracy. Hopefully she has the time. Baldacci excels as a storyteller when it comes to FBI agents with baggage. He also knows how to craft a complex and compelling case for his stellar heroes to solve. Baldacci is at the top of his game here. The final reveal is both exciting and shocking. Readers will fall in love with Atlee, and hopefully Baldacci will bring her back soon. (AP)
In 1612, Orlando Gibbons published his First Set of Madrigals and Motets, apt for Viols and Voyces. It consisted of twenty pieces, but notice how he cunningly implies in the
title that they can be played or sung - a common marketing strategy at the time. The first piece is the lyrical, bittersweet madrigal entitled The Silver Swanne. The lyrics tells of the swan which sang for the first time only when death was imminent. It’s not the merriest subject you might agree, but as well as romantic or erotic themes, madrigal composers loved doleful, melancholy subjects and reveled in thoughts of impending death, unrequited love, broken promises and other things that would send most people in search of a gin and tonic. And on reflection, I think I shall do just the same.
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Latest ‘Fantastic Beasts’ is a mixed bag of wonders
Jake Coyle Los Angeles (AP) - Like the bottomless trunk totted by “magizoolologist” Newt Scamander, “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” is a mixed bag of wonders. Newt (Eddie Redmayne) can reach into his suitcase and, like Mary Poppins before him, pull out just about anything. And it sometimes feels as though J.K. Rowling — a screenwriter here for the second time — is similarly infatuated by her unending powers of conjuring. In this overstuffed second film in the five-part Harry Potter prequel series, every solved mystery unlocks another, every story begets still more. Narratives multiply like randy Nifflers (one of the many species of creature in Newt’s bag). The usual problem for spinoffs is their thinness or their unfulfilled justification — especially ones that stretch an already much-stretched tale.
(There were eight Potter movies.) But neither are issues in the two “Fantastic Beasts” films, each directed by former “Potter” hand David Yates. Both movies are rooted in purpose. “The Crimes of Grindelwald,” especially, is an impressively dark and urgent parable of supremacist ideology aimed squarely at today’s demagogues of division. And neither film lacks in density of detail, character or story. No, the only real crime of “Gindelwald” is its sheer abundance. In zipping from New York to London to Paris (with ministries of magic in each locale), this latest chapter in Rowling’s pre-Potter saga feels so eager to be outside the walls of Hogwarts (which also get a cameo) that it resists ever settling anywhere, or with any of its widely scattered characters — among them Newt, the conscientious dark magic investigator Tina (Katherine Waterston), the New Yorker no-maj Jacob (Dan Fogler), Tina’s sister and Jacob’s sweetheart Queenie (Alison Sudol) and the haunted former school-
This image shows Eddie Redmayne in a scene from “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.” (Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
mate of Newt’s, Leta Lestrange (Zoe Kravitz) No one does the foreboding sense of a looming battle better than Rowling. Now, it’s the rise of Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp), freshly escaped from prison, who casts a lengthening shadow over the land. With a blond shock of hair and a ghostly white face, Grindelwald is Rowling’s magical version of a white nationalist, only he believes in the elevation of wizards — “purebloods” — over those who lack magical powers, or “no-majes.”
It’s 1927 and the dark clouds of fascism are swirling; World War II feels right around the corner. In one the movie’s many tricks, Grindelwald drapes Paris in black fabric, like a wannabe Christo. Despite the gathering storm, the pacifist Newt (Redmayne, cloyingly shy), resists drawing battle lines. When pushed by his brother Theseus (Callum Turner), who like Tina is an “Auror” who enforces magic law, Newt responds: “I don’t do sides.” The events of “The Crimes of Grindelwald” will test Newt, just as they will anyone
trying to follow its many strands. The hunt is on for at least three characters — the missing Queenie, the onthe-lam Grindelwald and Credence Barebone (Eza Miller), the powerful but volatile orphan who spends much of the film seeking answers to his identity. He’s the Anakin Skywalker of “Fantastic Beasts,” whose soul is fought for by both sides. If all of this sounds like a lot, it most definitely is, and that’s not even mentioning Jude Law joining in as a young Albus Dumbledore, who turns out to be awfully roguishly handsome under that ZZ-top beard. But our time here with him is short, just as it is with so many characters who — to the film’s credit — we yearn for more of (Fogler’s Jacob, especially). There is a flicker of a flashback that hints at a longago, maybe-sexual relationship between Dumbledore and Grindelwald; it would be the film’s most intriguing revelation if it wasn’t merely baited for future installments. Siblings are everywhere in “The Crimes of Grindelwald.” Just as in the houses of
Hogwarts, Rowling delights in duality and the interplay of light and dark. Even within the Aurors there are competing methodologies of law enforcement to face the growing threat. Newt is carried along like an avatar of sympathy: he believes that every beast can be tamed, that every trauma can be healed. Rowling’s only source material going into the “Fantastic Beasts” films was a slender 2001 book in the guise of a Hogwarts textbook. But she has, with her mighty wand, summoned an impressively vast if convoluted world, one that’s never timid in exploring the darkness beneath its enchanting exterior. And, with Yates again at the helm, “The Crimes of Grindelwald” is often dazzling, occasionally wondrous and always atmospheric. But is also a bit of a mess. Even magic bags can be overweight. “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,” a Warner Bros. release, is rated PG-13 for some fantasy action violence. Running time: 134 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.
In ‘Creed II,’ Dolph Lundgren is happy he has better lines John Carucci Philadelphia (AP) — Being cast as the villain Soviet boxer Ivan Drago in “Rocky IV” launched Dolph Lundgren’s acting career. But he had a brainier path if that didn’t work out. The 61-year old actor holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering and was on a Fulbright scholarship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology when Stallone cast him as Drago for the 1985 “Rocky” sequel. Lundgren doesn’t regret trading academia for those red boxing trunks with the gold stripes, though he wishes his character had a few more coherent lines. “It felt really surreal, and, at the same time, it felt like a big moment for me in my career as a person, because
that character started my whole career and it’s been a great thing for me. But it’s also kind of been a negative in one way because the guy was such a monosyllabic guy,” Lundgren said. “He was a robot.” This month, Lundgren reprises the role of Drago in “Creed II,” as much a sequel to the previous film as it is to “Rocky IV.” Lundgren remains grateful to Stallone, not only for casting him in the first place, but for bringing him back in a heartier, more substantial role. “I got a chance to play a guy who was a real person and who has real problems, especially a father-son relationship. When I see fatherson relationships in movies, it always gets me emotional. And I had a chance to be part of that,” Lundgren said.
This image shows Dolph Lundgren (left) and Florian Munteanu in a scene from “Creed II.” (Barry Wetcher/ Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
Back in “Rocky IV,” Drago kills Apollo Creed in the ring, only to lose to Rocky Balboa. But he loses much more than a match. In “Creed II,” we learn he is living in squalor after the
embarrassing loss. He is raising his son Viktor, played by Florian Munteanu, to be a boxer and is seeking revenge on Rocky by getting his son to fight the son of the man he killed.
Munteanu said he felt a bond with Lundgren. “It’s an honor to play his son,” he said. “He wanted to create a father-son relationship right from the beginning.” Lundgren had a unique trajectory that led him to the big screen. He was an engineering student in Melbourne, Australia, when he met actress Grace Jones. While dating, she took him to New York and introduced to him people like Andy Warhol and Michael Jackson. It didn’t hurt that he was a karate champion when Stallone discovered him. Since then, he’s had a busy action-movie career, which includes “The Expendables” trilogy, portraying He-Man in “Masters of the Universe,” and the upcoming “Aquaman.” Still, he admits
to soul searching when it came to his career path. “‘Why did I quit MIT? Why didn’t I continue with engineering? Why did I become an actor?’ And it took me a while,” Lundgren said. Now he’s at peace with his acting decision: “Whether I’m a good guy or a bad guy, it makes them feel something, and it brightens up their lives. That’s kind of what my part in this earth has been, I guess.” This time around, there weren’t a lot of action scenes for Lundgren, and he was fine with that. But he did get in shape to play Drago, who he describes as “one of those guys who’s always in shape.” “No matter how much vodka he drinks, he’s going to go to the gym,” Lundgren said.
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Kiss: ‘Revenge’ mott@pattayamail.com The beginning of the Nineties was a very precarious time for American rock band Kiss. The original line-up had dispersed amongst much acrimony, the trademark make-up had gone, they had not had a top-ten album in America since “Dynasty” in 1979, and their concert pulling power had virtually fizzled out. To top it all, their charismatic drummer Eric Carr had been diagnosed with cancer and would soon succumb to the disease. Things were not looking too bright. But the main duo of Gene Simmons on bass guitar and vocals, along with his erstwhile partner Paul Stanley (guitar and vocals) were still there, facing up to the facts that they had frittered away
all critical respect during the previous decade on solo albums, some ill-advised attempts at breaking into acting, and generally not concentrating on the main bread and butter of their business. After seven decidedly average albums it was time to knuckle down. Bruce Kulick on lead guitar, who had replaced the too awkward to deal with Ace Frehley (and the even more unpredictable Vinnie Vincent), proved himself to be one of America’s greatest and most underrated rock’n’roll guitarists, and prior to this album being recorded, Eric Singer, an old friend of the band, came
in to take on the difficult job of replacing Eric Carr on the drum stool, the latter being too sick to continue. Another left-field play was bringing back Bob Ezrin, the producer of their earlier smash hit albums, but also at the controls for the disastrous album “Music for the Elder” (1981), which upon release had made Kiss globally ridiculed for their pompous pretentions. The first single off the “Revenge” album was a superb version of Russ Ballard’s song “God Gave Rock’n’Roll To You”, which featured in the movie sequel, “Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey”. The film was a smash hit amongst the youth of the time, giving Kiss much needed reclaimed creditability and the single rose to number four on the American Billboard. This was quickly followed by “Unholy”, a surprising collaboration between Simmons and Vincent. “God Gave Rock’n’Roll To You”, “Unholy” and “Domino” are still
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of the band Kiss. (AP Photo)
staples of the Kiss live show today while “Every time I Look At You” is just a good old fashioned rude rock song and all the better for it. The songwriting on this album is pretty evenly shared between Simmons, Stanley, Vincent (enlisted by Simmons to help pen some tracks), Kulick and Ezrin, while the lead vocal duties are split between Simmons and Stanley. Eric Carr makes his last
contribution to Kiss music by singing a cappella the line …”To everyone he gave his song to sing”… in the song “God Gave Rock ‘n’Roll To You”. He also found the strength in his final days to play drums on the video that accompanied the single. The closing track on the album is titled “Carr Jam 1981”, a song he wrote soon after joining Kiss and in fact this whole album is
dedicated to Eric Carr. So after this album release, Kiss were on their way back on an upward spiral. There were more band splits to come of course, but the make-up came back and the shows just got bigger. Hey, it’s rock ‘n’roll. Rating: 4 Stars Track List: Unholy Take it Off Tough Love Spit God Gave Rock‘n’Roll To You Domino Heart Of Chrome Thou Shalt Not Every Time I Look At You Paralyzed I Just Wanna Carr Jam 1981 Kiss: Paul Stanley - guitar and vocals Gene Simmonds - bass guitar and vocals Bruce Kulick – lead guitar and backing vocals Eric Singer – drums and backing vocals.
Jefferson Airplane’s Kaukonen is still on embryonic journey John Rogers Los Angeles (AP) — Long before he wrote and recorded the Jefferson Airplane classic “Embryonic Journey,” Jorma Kaukonen was on a decades-long journey of discovery of his own. From shy, sometimes bullied upper-class son of a globe-trotting U.S. diplomat in post-colonial Pakistan, Kaukonen would evolve into a hard-drinking, hellraising teenager racing his motorcycle through the streets of the Philippines in the mid-1950s. Then it was on to a Jesuit university to study Aristotelian logic and other lofty subjects when not playing lead guitar for the Jefferson Airplane, a band he cofounded with Marty Balin, Jack Casady and others and that helped bring psychedelic sounds to the forefront of music. Oh, and in his spare time Kaukonen would co-found another iconic band, Hot Tuna, which is still recording and touring 48 years later. “It’s really funny, it’s hard to rate one’s own life” the 77-year-old guitarist says, smiling broadly as he reflects on how an embassy brat turned intellectual academic seemed to morph so easily into a rock star in 1967’s Summer of Love in San Francisco. “But all things considered, I have had a pretty interesting life,” adds the friendly self-effacing Kaukonen as
Jorma Kaukonen poses for a photo before a Hot Tuna gig at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/John Rogers)
he relaxes in a deserted VIP section of Hollywood’s El Rey Theatre hours before taking the stage for that night’s sold-out Hot Tuna show. He lays out much of that life in the just-published memoir “Been So Long: My Life & Music” (St. Martin’s Press). A quick, engaging read at 288 pages, his prose is followed by the lyrics to dozens of songs he’s composed over the past 50 years as well as a five-song CD tucked in between the final two pages. It’s a book that’s been generally well received, although Kaukonen acknowledges some have complained it doesn’t contain enough Jefferson Airplane photos or anecdotes along the lines of, “What’s Grace Slick really like?” Slick, one of the band’s principal vocalists, wrote the book’s forward, which somewhat answers that question.
But raising it seems to annoy Kaukonen slightly. “The Airplane is a huge part of my life. I don’t trivialize it on any level. But it was A PART of my life and it has to fit into the scheme of things,” he says emphatically. What “Been So Long” clearly describes is a love affair with the guitar that began when a 14-year-old persuaded his father, Jorma Sr., to buy him a Gibson Sunburst J-45 acoustic and then pretty much never put it down. Eventually he would start writing songs, and although Kaukonen maintains he’s not a prolific musician his body of work would argue otherwise: Six classic Jefferson Airplane albums in the 1960s and early ’70s followed by nearly two dozen Hot Tuna albums and more than a dozen solo projects. “It’s kind of like learning the guitar,” he says when pressed on the dichotomy.
“You start out learning how to play and maybe you get a song or two and you get to do an open mike. And then pretty soon you have enough for a set, and if you keep adding you have a show. And if you live long enough you have a body of work.” By the time Jefferson Airplane’s breakthrough album, “Surrealistic Pillow,” was released in 1967 Kaukonen had earned his degree in sociology from Santa Clara University and his finger-picking style was now creating electric-guitar sounds pretty much unheard of in rock music.
The album was anchored by soaring vocals from Slick and Balin, Kaukonen’s transcendent guitar passages and Casady’s thundering bass lines on songs like “White Rabbit” and “Somebody to Love.” And, in the middle, was a brief but achingly beautiful acoustic-guitar instrumental called “Embryonic Journey.” “I thought he was out of his mind,” Kaukonen says of his reaction when record producer Rick Jarrard heard him playing it during a break and insisted it go on the album. It remains a fan favorite to this day, and Kaukonen adds, “I owe him a big debt of gratitude.”
By 1970 he and Casady, a friend since childhood, had begun to tire of the Airplane’s more rigid musical structure and formed Hot Tuna, an ever-changing ensemble dedicated to a range of music from blues to jazz to Americana. “One of the things people occasionally ask me is if I think about retiring, and my sort of off-the-cuff answer is, ‘Why,” Kaukonen jokes. “The reality of the situation is that I still really love playing for an audience. And for me to keep my playing at a level that pleases me, I need to perform.”
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Pattaya families, lovers celebrate romantic Loy Krathong
Mayor Sonthaya Kunplome leads the activities in Jomtien.
Mayor Sonthaya Kunplome and his family and friends pose for a commemorative photo before floating their krathongs.
Staff reporter
Saying thank you to the goddess of water.
Families and lovers flocked to area beaches and lakes under a full moon as Pattaya celebrated Loy Krathong. Mayor Sonthaya Kunplome opened events on both Jomtien and Pattaya beaches Nov. 22, joining city officials in floating their own flower, candle and incense krathongs. The Jomtien event sponsored by the Jomtien Boating Club featured dancing, art and Thai cultural performances. In Pattaya, folk singer Jintara Poonlarb provided the entertainment while Pattaya officials presented prizes for the annual krathong decoration contest.
Pattaya School No. 5 won the primary school category and 15,000 baht with schools 4, 9 and 3 coming in second through fourth with prizes of 6,000-12,000 baht each. Pattaya School No. 5 also won the secondary-school contest, taking back another 15,000 baht. Schools 4 and 11 places second and third, winning 12,000 and 9,000 baht, respectively. The public competition was won by the Yep Roy Koy Pradith Team, which took home 15,000 baht. The Ruan Thai Team took second and 9,000 baht while the Pattaya City Schools Team won third and the Royal Cliff Hotel fourth. Dusit Thani College’s Pattaya campus won an honorable mention. Naklua, which traditionally has hosted Pattaya’s official
Pattaya School No. 5 won the annual krathong decoration contest and the 15,000 baht first prize.
event, did get its own citybacked celebration at Loy Krathong, with Deputy Mayor Banlue Kullavanijaya appearing there late in the evening. It, too, featured music, dance and cultural performances. While many attended the staged celebrations, most people were content to make
their own party, with lovers going to the seaside or lakes at temples across the city on what is considered the Thai version of Valentine’s Day. On beaches and lakesides, co uples and families lit candles, made wishes and launched their own krathongs on a journey they hope will bring the good luck.
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Father Michael elected Provincial of the Redemptorists of Thailand Derek Franklin
Chairman of the SOS Rice Appeal.
Father Michael Picharn Jaiseri C.Ss.R.
During his tenure as President of Rotary.
With H.E. Ambassador Brendan Rogers on St. Patrick’s Day.
It was in early 1948 that the first Redemptorist priests arrived into Thailand. Four priests had set sail from the United States several weeks earlier and their mission upon reaching the Kingdom of Thailand was to preach the word of God. Today there are more than fifty Redemptorist priests and brothers, mostly Thai, but there are a few remaining Americans, notably Father Joe Meier, who has spent over fifty years working in the slums of Bangkok, and Father Mike Shea, who has also spent more than five decades in the north of the kingdom. At their recent annual meeting of clergy members in Bangkok, Father Michael Picharn Jaiseri C.Ss.R. was elected to the position of Provincial of the Redemptorists of Thailand. Father Michael will be known to many in Pattaya as the Vice President of the Father Ray Foundation. He is also President of the Redemptorist Foundation for People with Disabilities and a Past President of the Rotary Club of Pattaya City. Father Michael is also the Chairman of the annual Pattaya St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the SOS Rice Appeal that takes place each year in early December. Father Michael has been elected to lead the congregation for the next four years, which means that the eight years he has spent here in Pattaya will soon come to an end. In January he will say his farewells and relocate to Bangkok, though he is sure to have a lot of happy memories from his many years here in Pattaya.
Welcoming H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to the School for the Blind.
The new Provincial of Thailand, center, with his advisory board.
Rare Thai stamps highlight World Stamp Exhibition Chai Malick The Thailand 2018 World Stamp Exhibition opened on Wednesday, November 28 in Bangkok. Eurseree Collectibles is holding an auction of rare and unique items that will surely draw bidders from all of Asia, and quite a few from other parts of the globe. These stamps come from not only the Thai postal service, but also from within the palace walls of the Chakri Dynasty. Some of the items, such as Lot 398, art work was used to set the design before the actual printing of the stamp. The original master, hand crafted composite essay of H.M. King Rama VII was by the British Printing firm of
Lot 198. Lot 95. Lot 398.
Thomas De La Rue. It is dated 1927 and is almost identical to the final design approved for issue. The catalog description notes that over the years the stamp has acquired a few scratches as well as the reputation of “an excessively
rare exhibition item. Unique and magnificent.” Starting bid for Lot 398 - 420,000 Thai Baht/11,052 Euro. An 1880 stamp from the reign of H.M. Rama V is from the internal workings of the Royal Family and is categorized as a Private Palace Local Issue. Siam’s first stamps were printed in 1883 and
these Local Issues served as postage within the royal compound before that time. Lot 95 is of H.R.H. Crown Prince Maha Vajirunhis, the “First Crown Prince of Siam.” As well as a sought after philatelic item, the Prince is important historically as he was the first son of H. M. Rama V Chulalongkorn and H. R. H. Queen Savang
Vadhana. Born in 1878 he was elevated to Crown Prince of Siam in 1886, a departure from tradition as H.M. Rama V chose his young son for the post rather than one of his brothers, a more common practice. Sadly, the Prince died at sixteen years of age before he could realize his full potential – a victim of typhoid fever. Other members of the Royal Family are also featured on the Private Palace Local Issues available at the Exhibition auction. Starting bid for Lot 95 - 20,000 Thai Baht/ 526 Euro. When is an error the correct stamp to bid on? When it’s a rare and unique pair of a world-famous errors caused by a double surcharge on a
1902 “Battambong” Provisional. In very fine condition, this stamp will be desired not only by collectors of rare Thai stamps, but also those who exhibit their stamps and are looking for items that may be exceptionally scarce. This particular pair hasn’t changed hands for 26 years, so we will be sure to see some spirited bidding on Lot 198. Starting bid on Lot 198 - 300,000 Thai Baht/7,894 Euro. Come join us on the 5th Floor of the Paragon Mall anytime through December 3rd to enjoy the exhibits, stamp sale booths, and special events of this very special international stamp event! For more information link on to the Exhibition internet site at www.thailand2018.net.
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Blood Donation at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya
As part of the hotel’s CSR projects, Tiwaporn Mahaprom (6th left), Director of Human Resources at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, led his management team and staff in donating blood to the Royal Thai Red Cross Society recently.
Dusit Thani Pattaya management welcomes newly-appointed District Chief
Dusit Thani Pattaya GM Neoh Kean Boon, together with Director of Rooms Pramot Sotana, and Director of Human Resources Chalisa Vanichrattanakorn, joined members of the public and private sector at a recent ceremony to welcome back Amnat Charoensri as the Chief of Banglamung District.
Rotary Dolphin Pattaya International contributes to fund raising project
Christmas tree light-up at Central Festival Pattaya Beach
Members of the Rotary E-Club of Dolphin Pattaya International, led by President Maneeya Engelkind (centre), CP Dr. Otmar Deter (4th left) and Dr. Margret Deter (3rd left), recently donated mineral drinks to support the Medical Council of Thailand’s 50th anniversary marathon race to raise funds to buy medical equipment for Chonburi Hospital. The donation was received by Banglamung Deputy District Chief Parada Chainapaporn and Banglamung Public Health Executive Sompol Jittiruangkiat.
Pattaya Deputy Mayor Banlue Kullavanijaya officiated at the recent Central Festival Pattaya Beach Christmas tree light-up ceremony. In attendance were CFPB GM Ranida Rattanachaichok, Rattanachai Sutidechanai – Head Advisor of the Chonburi Tourist Attractions Association, Krit Jiramongkol – Secretary of the Tourism Council of Thailand Chonburi, and many members of the public and private sectors.
THAI management makes offering to Lama monks in Nepal
PILC hosts Christmas charity bazaar The Pattaya International Ladies Club hosted a Christmas bazaar at the Holiday Inn Pattaya to raise money for poor children recently. The market featured booths selling clothes, accessories, food and other items from club members and outside organizations. There also were Christmas-themed activities for children and games with prizes to win. Income gained was earmarked for charity projects to continue PILC’s mission.
Friends meet for celebrations at Yupins Restaurant
A group of friends who return year after year meet for a celebration at Yupins, a restaurant they consider to be the finest dining experience in Pattaya. Seated for the party are renowned music maestro Robert Tall, Jarry Hobson, Dennis Houlihan and Tim Harris.
To mark the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of THAI’s flight operation on the Bangkok to Kathmandu routes recently, Air Chief Marshal Treetod Sonjance, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, together with members of THAI Board of Directors and THAI Management made an offering of blankets to 50 young Lama monks at Royal Thai Monastery Lumbini, Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.
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Articles For Sale/Rent As611/01-52/ Pattaya Mail Cartoonist Michael Baird (M.J.B.) has 3 brand new cartoon E-Books out. These and his other 10 cartoon EBooks can be bought from www.amazon.co.uk or www.booksmango.com. You will now be able to see all of Mike’s cartoons in FULL COLOUR. His 3 new Kindle
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E-Books are “Pattaya Cartoon Memories”, “Ladyboy Book 3” and “Pattaya Unforgettable Memories”. These cartoons are for grown-ups and would be unique gifts. You never know - You might see yourself in them!
Articles/Services Wanted Aw01/01-52/ Missionary in Rayong sponsoring Little Duck Nursery needs help. Please - Any unwanted items you have would be appreciated. (Eng) Rev Stephen 086 600 5682, (Thai) 0875 381 586
good business location; land 240sqm; business space 150sqm; 6 rooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchenettes; 2-4 locked parking spaces; partly furnished; 4,900,000 THB or near offer; Joe: 092753 9309, info@gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com
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Businesses for Sale or Rent Bop03/31-52/ Spacious Double Shophouse, Thepprasit Road, Soi 5; very
(840sqm) and approx. 800sqm business space on 2 floors; 14 rooms; tropical garden; family owned since 30 years; 11,950,000 THB o.n.o.; Go Property Thailand; 093 161 5995, info@gopropertythailand .com, www.goproperty thailand.com Bop01/31-52/ Big Shophouse; located close Sukhumvit Road / Central Road; commercial space 200sqm; 19,950,000 THB o.n.o.; Go Property Thailand; 093 161 5995, info@goproperty thailand.com, www.go propertythailand.com
Bop02/31-52/ Guesthouse in the heart of Pattaya, Thappraya Road; Land: 210Twah
No01/30-52/ Looking for a game of snooker with a retired ex-professional UK snooker player? Tel. Mike on 089 152 3202
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Pattaya Emergency Numbers Pattaya Call Center ................................ 1337 Police Station .......................................... 191 - Pattaya ................................................... 038 424 186 - Banglamung ......................................... 038 221 800-1 Highway Police ....................................... 038 392 001 Fire Brigade ............................................. 199 Pat. Int. Hopsital ..................................... 038 428 374-5 Bkk-Pat Hospital ..................................... 038 259 911 TAT Central Office: Region 3 Pattaya . 038 428 750 Tourist Police ......................................... 038 429 371, 1155 . .................................................................. 038 410 044 (FAX)
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Pets Pets03/01-52/ Homeless puppies available for adoption to warm and caring homes! All puppies are healthy, vaccinated and acclimated to people. If you are looking for a friend for life, just call 088 402 6772 or e-mail to karin@carefordogs.org. Pets02/01-52/ **Free Cats and Kittens** We are still trying to find loving homes for over 40 cats and kittens. Please check the pictures on our website or ring Sandra. Call 085 287 5004 http:/ cats4youinpattaya.webs.com
Property for Rent Houses, Villas Prb05/47-51/ For Rent: Bt.10,900 Per Month, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 A/C, Furnished, Pool, Clean, Beautiful,
Soi 53 Nern Plabwan at Soi 45. Tel: 084-351-8254 Prb04/46-50/ TOWNHOUSE, Off Soi Khaotalo, Like new, quiet, safe, two bedroom, one bathroom, patio, carport, Thai kitchen, air-conditioned, FULLY FURNUSHED, Guarded Subdivision, Communal Pool, One Year Lease Minimum, Bt.9,5000. Monthly, Bt.19,000. Security Deposit. English, 087-805-5276
Condos, Apartments Prc216/42-09/ Royal Park Luxury Service Apartments and penthouse suite, Jomtien: starting at 15,000 baht/month. 56-70sqm, one bedroom, large living area with balcony and European kitchen, Free internet. Enjoy our rooftop swimming pool. Short walk to the beach. Monthly and daily rentals, Contact 086 111 7414 or check on our website www.royalparkjomtien.com to see why we are number 1 in Jomtien Prc216/47-51/ Rent 22,000 THB/month – Sea-front condo with infinity pool, tennis – Banglamung - 204sqm, 2-bed, 2-bath. See pictures at: www.facebook.com/ thailand.bayview, Tel: 082 122 4335, Email: bay.view @live.com Prc215/48-52/ Markland studios, 48sqm, beachfront, sea-view balcony, furnished, internet, refurbished: 15,000 Baht/month, minimum 12 months. Contact owner: ian.thailand@hotmail.com, 087 137 1529
Property for Sale Houses, Villas Psb32/47-51/ Bargain Pool Villa needs to be viewed. Refurbished very specious, 3 bed 3 baths, huge living room. Separate Euro kitchen and Thai kitchen Luxurious salt water pool with Jacuzzi and remote gate parking for 2 cars. Land 125TW, House 300m2. SP3 village Siam Country Club with excellent security 5.8 M Tel: 083 102 9293, also available for rent 40,000 baht per month.
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Psb31/46-08/ House for sale: 1,850,000 Baht. Location in Soi Nernblabwan. Tel: 096 397 9541, Line ID: domicil24, Email: duangpee.domicil @gmail.com Psb30/45-49/ New house, nearby Regent School: 2.8 MB, Land 400sqm, 3-bed, 2bath, big living/kitchen, parking 4 cars, terrace, garden. Tel. 081 623 3784 (Eng/Thai) Psb29/13-52/ 1-storey single house, living area 130sqm, land size 300sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully furnished, European Kitchen, close to Satit School: 3.75 million baht. Tel. Heiner 081-8611907 Psb28/31-52/ 5-storey Townhouse in Pratumnak; lobby, 9 rooms and 8 bathrooms; total area 320sqm; big garage; the property was completely restored in 2015; new bathrooms, new rooms, new air-conditioners; new electric wiring; must see! Great Opportunity! Only 6,200,000 THB; 092- 753 9309, info@gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com Psb27/31-52/ City Villa in the heart of Pattaya; completely renovated; close to 3rd Road / LK Hotel; in
walking distance to Soi Buakhao; 120sqm living space; land approx. 150sqm; 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchenette; fully furnished; 2 new Flat TVs; 3 air-cons; big storeroom; garden, carport & parking; NO THROUGH ROAD- very quite; 3,950,000 THB; 092- 753 9309, info@gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com Psb26/31-52/ 3-storey Townhouse located in Pratumnak Hills close to “Royal Cliff Hotel”; living space 200sqm; fully furnished with high quality furniture; living room with dining area, 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, guest toilet; 1 European kitchen; terrace; 2 balconies; Jacuzzi bath; 3 air-cons; ceiling fan; WiFi access; storage room; carport; very nice and clean place to live; 4,950,000 THB; Go Property Thailand; 093 161 5995, info@gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com Psb25/31-52/ Villa located on Pattaya East Side, only 5 min. from Sukhumvit/ Thepprasit Road; Land size 760sqm, living space 350sqm; partly furnished;
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Condominiums living room, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest toilet; Jacuzzi; European kitchen, security 24/7; private pool; tropical garden; garage; parking; 15,500,000 THB; 092- 753 9309, info @gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com Psb24/31-52/ Big Villa with 5,200sqm park similar land; located close to Huay Yai Road; living space 650sqm; fully furnished; 1 living/dining room; 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, full European kitchen; terraces; WiFi; private pool 10m x 5m; outdoor shower and toilet; small lake with sala; air-con in all rooms; fitness gym; many storerooms; 85sqm office in separate building; alarm; own well; pantry & laundry room; double garage; automatic gate; 3 BBQ’s; the property is completely walled in: 24,950,000 THB; Go Property Thailand; 093 161 5995, info@gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com Psb23/31-52/ 3-storey modern “BAUHAUS-Style Villa” and a wooden “Traditional Thai Style house” on 1 Rai of land located in Pratumnak, Pattaya; 360sqm living space on 3 floors with
gallery; Thai house has 100sqm living space; short distance to the beach; both properties are partly furnished; open living room over 2 floors; dining room; 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 kitchen; terraces; WiFi; storage rooms; private parking; 75,000,000 THB; Go Property Thailand; 093 161 5995, info@gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com Psb22/31-52/ Big Villa located in a clean & well maintained Resort in East Pattaya, 12 min drive to Sukhumvit Road; quite & peaceful; 1,632sqm land; living space approx. 500sqm; fully furnished with custom made quality furniture; 1 living room; 1 dining room; 3 bedrooms, 3 ensuite bathrooms, guest toilet, 1 kitchen, maid’s house; pool 10m x 5m (salt water); many terraces; security 7/24h; double garage; fully air-conditioned; laundry, pantry, many storerooms; office; SOLAR hot water; double wall and roof insulation; emergency power generator; double glazed insulation windows; 25.000 liter water storage; 35,000,000 THB or best offer; 092- 753 9309, info@gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com
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Psc91/48-52/ The Grass Pattaya Tai, New Condo, 1 bedroom, fully furnished, kitchen, living room, balcony, garden view, 2 floor, 1.65 million (Negotiable) Tel: 080-776 0602 Psc90/46-08/ Condo for sale: 750,000 Baht. Location in Soi Nernblabwan. Tel: 096 397 9541, Line ID: domicil24, Email: duangpee.domicil @gmail.com Psc89/45-49/ Beachfront Condo at Bangsaray Condominium: 150sqm, 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, 300m from beach, only 137units in 20-rai of green landscaped surroundings in an exclusive residence. Excellent decoration, fully furnished, TVLCD 50". Hot Sale 7.9 million (4x,xxx baht/sqm). Tel. 0813358102 (owner), for photos: pitipity@hotmail.com, Line: piti.t Psc88/45-02/ PRATAMNAK, 2-bedrooms, 2-bathrooms, Brand New! Sale: 3 Million Baht. High Floor, Includes furniture and appliances. Foreign name. Tel. 064 723-9972 Psc87/44-53/ Markland Studios, Soi 1, Pattaya beachfront road near new Terminal 21 shopping center: 48sqm, beach front balcony, furnished, refurbished, pool, fitness, foreign ownership, 3mio Baht, also finance options available by owner, details ian.thailand@hotmail.com, Tel. 087 137 1529
Psc80/31-52/ City-Studio Jomtien VIEW TALAY 1; 6th floor; living space 32sqm; 500m to the beach; fully furnished; 1 living-bedroom; 1 bathroom; kitchen; balcony; WiFi; security 7/24h; community pool; parking; restaurants, bars, supermarket 24h, laundry in the building; directly located at the 10Baht-Taxi route and Shuttle Bus to Airport BKK; 1,250,000 THB; (or rent 7,900 THB) 092- 753 9309,. info @gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com Psc79/31-52/ Studio on the beach in Pratumnak, 50sqm, totally quite & peaceful, fully furnished; private access to the beach; big sea view terrace; 1 living-bedroom, 1 bathroom, full kitchen; washing machine; security 7/24h; community pool on beachfront; restaurant on pool side, parking; supermarket and laundry; 2,450,000 THB; (or rent 12,500 THB) 092 7539309, info@gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com Psc76/31-52/ Seaview Apartment in Pattaya, Pratumnak Hills with 2 bedrooms, 11th floor; 3 balconies; living space 101sqm; fully furnished; living room; 2 bathrooms, 1 European kitchen; 2 new air-conditioners, ceiling fans; double security
door, security 7/24h; fitness gym; sauna; steam room; community pool; parking; restaurants, bars, supermarket, laundry; 7,495,000 THB; Go Property Thailand; 093 161 5995, info@gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com
Psc74/33-52/ Studio located close to Pattaya Beach and “Rhompo Night Market”, Jomtien 2nd road, living space 47sqm, fully furnished, 1 living/bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchenette, terrace, WiFi, Security 7/24h, fitness gym, community pool, garage, “10 Baht Taxi Route”, supermarket, laundry close by: 1,600,000 THB; GO PROPERTY THAILAND 093 -161 5995, info@gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com
Land for Sale P02/31-52/ Land is located close to Chaiyaprueck Road 2, 629sqm(17mx37m);completely walled inn with a 3m high wall; 13,000 liter water deposit; own well; 2,950,000 THB or best offer; 092- 753 9309, info@ gopropertythailand.com, www.gopropertythailand.com
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Scott stars at Green Valley PSC Golf from The Billabong Bar Monday, Nov. 19, Phoenix - Stableford
Friday, Nov. 23, Burapha - Stableford
After criticizing Phoenix for the brutal rough on the Mountain loop, it has been shaved thankfully and now you can find your ball even if it is hard to get at, a great improvement and thank you to the greens staff. The course was in great condition although a bit wet in patches due to recent rain so we played ‘lift clean and place’, which was needed almost for every shot. The scoring was surprisingly ordinary with only 6 players beating 30 points out of 24 golfers. There was a countback for third and fourth, with Capt Bob being edged by Steve Dodd for the bronze spot, both with 34 points. Taking second place was Alan Beck with 36 points (his best game for quite a while) and the top spot went to Paul Greenaway with a fine 39 points.
Burapha on a beautiful day for golf and with no carts allowed off the concrete it was winter rules, and they were needed for much of the round. The course was in great condition though, with fast greens and only a little mud here and there. We had 8 groups playing in perfect conditions with just a slight breeze to keep things not too hot. The scoring was terrific with 38 points giving fourth place to Steve Dodd while Bob Scott, who is on a roll at the moment, took third with 39. Second place went to Thiery Petrement on 40 points and the top was claimed by Brian Scott with a great round of 43 points. There were three ‘2’s, coming from Helmut Hebstriet, Thiery Petrement and Francis Goyons.
William Macey, Bob Scott and Wayne Cotterell.
There were no ‘2’s but we witnessed a hole in one from one of Dennis Perrson’s friends from Hong Kong, playing in the group behind the Billabong.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, Green Valley Stableford We were lucky to have no rain at Green Valley but the course was damp in some areas and mud on the ball certainly
did not help your score. Today, two old duffers with a combined handicap of 21 challenged two young blades, full of hope, which was discovered to be misplaced. Jeff North and Tony Oakes were put in their place by Wayne Cotterell (H/cap 14) and William Macey (19), losing the front nine and the match with Tony having to find a birdie on the last to avoid a
Sasicha, Noodle and Eng.
whitewash. It did not help their mood when an inconsistent (his words) Cottee came third with 36 points and William took second with 38. But neither came close to overtaking Bob Scott (20) who, despite three 1-pointers on the back nine, claimed top prize with 41 points. In the ladies, Miss Sasicha (20) double bogeyed the last hole on each nine but still
presented her card for 36 points and third place. The ever-present Miss Eng (17) had an amazing front nine for 23 points but she ran out of steam at the turn and allowed Miss Noodle the opportunity to win the day with 17 on the back nine and the same score of 37 points. Only two ‘2’s recorded today, going to Peter Davies and Jeff North.
Klaus holds fast Traveller’s Rest Golf Group Monday, Nov. 19, Greenwood – Stableford Division 1 1st Klaus Fast (3) 37pts 2nd Quinton Jacobs (9) 34pts 3rd Daryl Ottaway (8) 33pts Division 2 1st Bernie Ward (18) 37pts 2nd Richard Talbot (17) 35pts 3rd Frank Hughes (21) 34pts At Greenwood we had forty two contenders, all eager for a top three finish in their respective flights. In division one Klaus Fast finally broke through to take first place with a very respectable 37 points off a three-handicap, whilst in division two Bernie Ward, playing his last round before returning home, sealed his first victory with 37 points also.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, Green Valley – Stableford Division 1 1st Klaus Fast (3) 40pts 2nd Roger Brocksopp (15) 39pts 3rd Geoff Pratt (15) 36pts Division 2 1st ShigekiToyoshima(18)36pts 2nd Andy Nims (17) 34pts 3rd Mick McHale (17) 31pts
Tuesday saw the TRGG convoy head off to Green Valley for our regular weekly visit. The course and especially the greens have improved greatly over the past month or so and with good greens it’s not surprising that the lower handicappers did well. Today, Klaus Fast recorded back to back wins with a fantastic one under par of the stick, posting 40 points and just held off Roger Brocksopp to take the line honours. In division two it was the “Mighty Samurai” Shigeki Toyoshima who rose above his contenders, shot his handicap and took first spot with 36 points.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, Plutaluang – Stableford Division 1 1st Louis Flanagan (11) 40pts 2nd Terry Smith (12) 36pts 3rd Jeff Clohesy (13) 35pts Division 2 1st Richard Talbot (17) 44pts 2nd Keith Seddon (32) 40pts 3rd John O’Donoghue (20) 34pts Plutaluang is one of the best layouts for a golf course
back nine finished the day with 39 points and was a clear winner. In division two Eun Suk-Choi brought home the bacon with a fine score of 37 points
Friday, Nov. 23, Burapha – Stableford
Klaus Fast.
Louis Flanagan.
in Pattaya and if they could replace the cow grass on the fairways it would be an absolutely amazing course. It’s because of the cow grass we always opt to play ‘lift, clean and place’ and this was reflective in some of the high scores recorded today. In division one it was Louis Flanagan, who has been playing some great golf lately and has continued to produce excellent performances both on and off the field, who took out the coveted first prize with a brilliant score of 40 points. In division two it was Richard Talbot who was making waves and causing concern for the
current leader of the “Player of the Year” competition with an unbelievable 44 points.
Thursday, Nov. 22, Phoenix Gold Stableford Division 1 1st Gez Williams (15) 39pts 2nd Mimi Fujimoto (6) 36pts 3rd Geoff Pratt (15) 35pts Division 2 1st Eun Suk-Choi (18) 37pts 2nd Kevin Peggs (18) 35pts 3rd Mick McHale (17) 33pts Our regular Thursday visit to Phoenix and we were taking on the Mountain-Lake courses. Division one winner was Gez Williams, who with the benefit of a strong
Burapha A & B 1st Michael Prideaux (12) 39pts 2nd Derek Thorogood (17) 37pts 3rd Mike Rushant (12) 36pts Burapha C & D 1st Seil Peter (05) 39pts 2nd Richard Talbot (15) 39pts 3rd Mimi Fujimoto (6) 34pts On Friday we had six groups off A & B and three groups of C & D and as we were playing two different courses it was decided that these would be two separate competitions. On Burapha A & B it was Michael Prideaux who stole the limelight with an award winning 39 points. On the alternate C & D course Seil Peter, who after a long spell of absence returned to play a round with the TRGG, carried on where
he left off by posting 39 points and just managing to keep R.C. Talbot at bay to claim victory.
Saturday, Nov. 24, Mt. Shadow – Stableford Division 1 1st Mike Rushant (10) 37pts 2nd Mimi Fujimoto (3) 34pts 3rd Louis Flanagan (12) 32pts Division 2 1st Bruce Berriman (17) 36pts 2nd Eddie Townsend (20) 36pts 3rd Ed Brubaker (19) 34pts We closed the week out at Mountain Shadow with an incredible thirty four players. Mike “The Machine” Rushant oiled his cogs, slipped into top gear on the back nine and produced a fine round of 37 points to take the checkered flag. In division two Bruce Berriman, in his first round since September, scored 36 points and just managed to edge “Ocker” Eddie by virtue of a stronger back nine.
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Hoblyn tames a tough course PSC Golf from The Pattaya Links Golf Society Monday, Nov. 19, Burapha C & D Stableford A Flight 1st Paul Durkan (5) 40pts 2nd Pete Seil (5) 37pts 3rd Jimmy Chawke(17) 33pts B Flight 1st Martin Hoblyn (25) 41pts 2nd Darren Beavers (18) 40pts 3rd Colin Service (18) 36pts Some were not excited when it was announced that we would play the C-D combination on our second trip to Burapha in 5 days. After a couple of no shows, twenty six golfers found the course in reasonable condition, but, according to some who had played A-B on Wednesday, this combination was not as well maintained. The A flight saw two # 5 handicappers go one two. Paul Durkan came in with great figures of 19 points on the front and 21 on the back nine for a best gross of 73. Following Paul to take second place was Pete Seil with 37 points after a steady round, while newcomer to Links, Jimmy Chawke, scored 33 points for third spot. In the B flight, Green Jacket winner Martin Hoblyn scored a massive 41 points off his handicap of #25. Who said
Martin Hoblyn (centre) with Len Jones (left) and Stan Stewart.
high handicappers can’t play this course? Well done Martin. Darren Beavers, in a return to form, almost got him, scorching around the first nine for 24 points, but lost momentum coming home. Colin Service was quite happy with his 36 points and took out third place. Near pins went to Paul Durkan, Pete Seil, Dave Arataki and Phil Davies. Best consolation nine awards went to Tony Browne (front, 22pts) and Eamon Moran (back, 20pts).
Wednesday, Nov. 21, Greenwood A & C – Stableford A Flight 1st Pete Seil (5) 38pts
2nd Colin Service (18) 37pts 3rd Darren Beavers (18) 33pts B Flight 1st Stan Stewart (19) 33pts 2nd Niall Caven (20) 31pts 3rd Eamon Moran (28) 30pts We were surprised when told to play ‘lift, clean and place’ because the A course at Greenwood looked in good condition. Because of LCP came another surprise to be told we are to play white tees at about 6600 yards. LCP was a good decision as the fairways, although looking immaculate, were soft and damp from a heavy rain the night before. Playing from the white tees really stretched many because of lack of run, but you can’t change once started.
The greens were best described as variable - some were slow while others were the usual speedier type we have come to know here. Pete Seil and Colin Service seemingly had no problems with the conditions as both returned excellent scores on a tough day. Pete, from his handicap of 5 won the day with 38 points while at the other end of the A flight handicap scale, Colin came in with 37 points from 18 handicap. Darren Beavers recently scored 40 points here, but his more modest 33 points still got him third place. In between frightening the caddies with a plastic snake, Stan Stewart played a good game to score 33 points and win B flight while Niall Caven, in his second game back with us, had 31 points. Eamon Moran came from Darwin, Australia for a one week holiday and in three games played managed a prize in each one of them. Today he took third with 30 points. Near pins were claimed by Pete Seil (A2 + A6) and Maurice Roberts (C6). Consolation awards went to Paul Durkan (17pts front nine) and Huw Phillips (17pts back nine).
Bryan Barrell.
Friday, Nov. 23, Treasure Hill Stableford A Flight 1st Colin Service (18) 33pts 2nd Takeshi Hakozaki (12) 32pts 3rd Tony Browne (18) 31pts B Flight 1st Bryan Barrell (34) 35pts 2nd Alan Walker (28) 32pts 3rd Kenny Jepson (30) 32pts Scoring today was mediocre to say the least, but the one thing we cannot blame is the condition of the golf course, which was presented in top notch order. On a day when scores are low there is usually at least one player to stand out from the
crowd. The surprise packet this time was perennial “wig” wearer, Bryan Barrell, who took the course by the scruff of the neck and recorded the best score of the day, 35 points, to finally wear the Green Jacket, much to the delight of the assembled players. Second spot in B flight behind Bryan was Vietnam Vet, Alan Walker, also back from the “wig”, beating Kenny Jepson on countback, both with 32 points. A flight saw Colin Service back in the winner’s circle with 33 points. He is like a sponge, soaking up advice to improve his game, and doing just that. Takaeshi Hakozaki is usually around the podium no matter where he plays, and took second place with 32 points, while an improved effort from Tony Browne got him the third spot. Near pins went to Howard Bland (2), Dave Heyes (6), Nigel Harrison (13) and Niall Caven (17) Best nines by non-winners came from Dave Arataki (front, 18pts) and Andrew Purdie (back, 18pts).
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Davis sparkles at Crystal Bay Treasure Hill bares its teeth PSC Golf from The Growling Swan
PSC Golf from Café Kronborg
Monday, Nov. 19, Silky Oak Stableford 1st Rudy Regenass (15) 39pts 2nd Colm Lawlor (15) 38pts 3rd Keith Buchanan (15) 38pts Near Pins: Mashi Kaneta, Matt Dunn, Alex Field, Colm Lawlor. Long Putts: Alex Field, Rudy Regenassr. Fourteen golfers saddled up to head out to Silky Oak Golf Club. As per usual, the course was in good nick and we played just the one flight from the white tees. Rudy Regenass that was first past the post with 39 points, a solitary shot clear of 3 golfers fighting it out for second spot. Colm Lawlor took it while Keith Buchanan had to settle for third and Rod Weekes missed out.
Thursday, Nov. 22, Crystal Bay Stableford 1st John Davis (13) 43pts 2nd Keith Buchanan (15) 41pts 3rd Steve Younger (14) 41pts 4th Rod Weekes (19) 40pts Near Pins: Steve Younger, Steve Younger, John Davis, Colin Stielow. Long Putts: Keith Buchanan, Tony Cook.
Rod Weekes with John Davis and Keith Buchanan.
We sent off two buses and a couple of cars to Crystal Bay, today’s destination, and we were not too sure as to what to expect with plenty of rain all week and an absolute deluge the night before. We were expecting no carts on course, and “lift clean & place”, would be the rule, but much to our amazement neither were the case and we were set for a good game with only our ability getting in the way. We played from the yellow tees and the course was in good shape (considering the rains). With today’s numbers we were only able
to have the one flight with four places and all novelties in play. We saw a welcome return by John Davis who hadn’t played with us for a few months and greeted the judges with a very good score of 43 points, leaving his nearest rivals two shots behind. Second went to the countback, with rivals Steve Younger and Keith Buchanan returning the same scores, but it was the latter getting the nod for the silver spot. Fourth place went to Rod Weekes, getting some late cash to take back with him.
Henning Olsen and Arne Max Pedersen with Dave Richardson.
Monday, Nov. 19, Treasure Hill – Stableford A Flight (0-22) 1st Henning Olsen (19) 32pts 2nd Rob Brown (6) 29pts 3rd Jan Lovgreen (22) 28pts B Flight (23+) 1st Arne Pedersen (23) 29pts 2nd Lotte Boskov (23) 29pts 3rd Karen Brown (32) 28pts Treasure Hill was the challenge on Monday and overall the course was the real winner. We had two flights with the cut set at handicap 22. Henning Olsen won the A Flight with 32 points ahead of Rob Brown in second with 29
and Jan Lovgreen third on 28. The B Flight winner was Arne Max Pedersen on a countback from Lotte Boskov in second, both with 29 points while Karen Brown took third with 28.
Thursday, Nov. 22, Pattaya C.C. Stableford A Flight (0-22) 1st Ronnie Ratte (20) 32pts 2nd Rob Brown (6) 30pts 3rd Peter Bygballe (19) 30pts B Flight (23+) 1st Steen Habersaat (25) 35pts 2nd Arne Pedersen (23) 33pts 3rd Daryl Evans (24) 31pts Just a short ride to Pattaya
Country Club and we were off the first tee 10 minutes early under a hot sun. The course was in good condition with quick greens. Two flights again today with the cut coming at handicap 22. Ronnie Ratte won theAFlight with 32 points while Rob Brown placed second on a countback from Peter Bygrballe in third, both with 30 points. Steen Habersaat had the best score of the day, 35 points, to win the B Flight ahead of Arne Max Pedersen in second on 33 and Daryl Evans third on countbacks from Elias Magnusson and Lotte Boskov.
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Comartin posts best of the week The Jomtien Golf Society Monday, Nov. 19, Pattavia - Stableford There was nobody in front today and our five groups teed off 30 minutes ahead of schedule. The greens here normally are very slick but with a very thick grain here today it still was a tough test. Neil Gamble posted the best score of the day, 38 points, to win division 1 ahead of Bob Comartin in second one point behind. Per Forsberg, with a 17/15/ 15 back nine countback, beat Tim Hake and Dennis Scougall to take third place. Gil Phillips was the winner in division 2 with 36 points,
Wednesday, Nov. 21, Khao Kheow Stableford
Dave Howden & Tim Hake.
Steve Harris came second on 35 and Bill Kana was third with 29. Near pins went to (Div 1) Neil Gamble, Tim Hake and Ron Miller (2), and
(Div 2) Alan Bissell and Bill Kana (2). Dave Chan birdied the fourth for the only ‘2’ in division 1 and there were two rollovers in division 2.
Ryan romps to victory PSC Golf from the Bunker Boys Monday, Nov. 19, Pleasant Valley – Stableford 1st Pat Ryan (10) 44pts 2nd Gary Smith (10) 42pts 3rd Michael Brett (15) 35pts 4th Neil Carter (11) 35pts 5th Geoff Parker (16) 35pts The biggest field of the year so far (twenty-four) rolled up for the first round of the week at Pleasant Valley. The course was surprisingly damp due to a recent downpour, but not sufficiently so to warrant the ‘pick, clean, and place’ rule. The weather was moderately hot but not as humid as in previous days, speed of play was fine. A regular bone of contention with golfers is the issue of caddies. It seems ridiculous that one would pay the same for a novice or slow or lazy caddie as an experienced quality caddie. Some constantly chat when golfers are playing a shot, and much of the time addicted to their phones, and are obsessed with taking the shortest way to the next tee, often leaving a golfer without the desired club for their next stroke. As caddies are compulsory and not cheap when the tip is added in, it may be time for courses to raise the standards a little and provide a more uniform service. Some caddies are great and deserve full credit while some fall short of what is required. In a remarkable display of consistent quality golf, Pat Ryan took first place for the third outing in a row. Over the last few games, Pat has reduced his handicap from thirteen to ten and each time with an increased score, and today he returned a card of forty-four points. Second place went to Gary Smith with a very tidy forty-two while much further back on
Pat Ryan.
thirty-five points were three players who had to be separated on countback, with Michael Brett in third, Neil Carter fourth, and Geoff Parker fifth. Near pins went to Allan Sullivan, Neil Carter, and two to John Hughes.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, Bangpra – Stableford 1st Daryl Vernon (25) 37pts 2nd Keith Smithson (3) 34pts 3rd Geoff Williams (10) 33pts 4th Attila Pamir (23) 33pts Today we made a return visit to Bangpra following the disappointment of our last visit. Once again when we checked our booking on Tuesday we found that it had been canceled, however, a phone call to the manager quickly rectified the situation but our tee-off time had to be put back about twenty minutes. The course was surprisingly busy but no significant delays were encountered. The day was stinking hot with many of the twenty golfers on hand wilting in the heat, even those with a buggy were struggling. As a result, scores were on the low to very low side as fatigue took hold of most players. A new face appeared at the top of the leaderboard today with Daryl Vernon making a breakthrough win with a
score of thirty-seven points. Keith Smithson is never far from the action and took second place with thirty-four points. Geoff Williams recovered from a ‘Barry Crocker’ on Monday to take third place, edging out another first-timer on the leaderboard, the popular man from Turkey Attila Pamir. Attila also scored a near pin, with Keith Smithson, Geoff Williams and Mike Lloyd also taking one each.
We were playing the A and B nines today off the yellow tees and 36 points was the top score of the day, coming from Dennis Scougall to win division 1. Bob Comartin came second, beating Mark Potton 19/18 on countback after they both returned 34 points. Gerry Cooke, with 21 on the front nine, won division 2 with 34 points overall, Frank Grainger was second on 32 and Gil Phillips third with 30. Near pins were claimed by (Div 1) Bob Comartin, Tim
Hake and Ron Miller (2), and (Div 2) Gerry Cooke, Dave Howden and Gil Phillips. Ron Miller birdied A5 in division 1 and in division 2 there were three rollovers in the ‘2’s.
Friday, Nov. 23, Eastern Star Stableford We had six groups out today with the equal cut at 6-18 and 19+ in division 2 and Canadian Bob Comartin recorded the best score of the day, winning division 1 with 39 points. The Irish boy is back and Jerry McCarthy took second with 35 points and Paul Young, with a 19/18 back nine
countback, beat Colin Aspinall for third after they both came in with 32 points. There was another countback in division 2, where a 20/20 on the back nine and 14/12 on the back six saw Frank Kelly beat Ron Lavette after both scored 36 points overall. Max Wilson was third on 35 and Dave Howden came in fourth, beating John Seton 18/16 after they both shot 29. Near pins went to (Div 1) Bob Comartin (2), Jerry McCarthy and Marty Rock, and (Div 2) Gerry Cooke. Colin Aspinall birdied the 6th and Frank Kelly the signature 13th to split the ‘2’s pot.
Harrison leads the way at Burapha PSC Golf from Lewinski’s Golf Bar
Friday, Nov. 23, Treasure Hill – Stableford 1st Keith Smithson (3) 36pts 2nd Neil Carter (11) 35pts 3rd Peter Allen (29) 35pts 4th Keith Norman (13) 32pts Eighteen golfers made the trip to Treasure Hill for the last game of the week in more benign conditions than the oppressive heat of Wednesday. The course was in its usual fine condition but nonetheless presented the usual difficulties in compiling a decent score. As with most things in life, the cream usually rises to the top as it did today with the very consistent Keith Smithson in his last game of this tour taking the honors with thirty-six points. Keith is never far from the winner’s circle as you might expect from a three handicapper. Neil Carter took second place with thirty -five points - Neil has been in very good form all month and all but sealed the golfer of the month trophy with today’s score. Third place went to Peter Allen who always manages a few very good scores per month and Keith Norman brought up the rear with thirtytwo points. Only three near pins were won with one each to Neil Carter, Keith Smithson, and newcomer Frazer Davy.
(From left) Petteri, John Harrison, Roger Emery & Jeanne-Pierre.
Wednesday, Nov. 21, Chee Chan G.C. Stableford We were lucky to have 16 players here today, not because the course was full but due to the course still experiencing a shortage of caddies, although the situation is apparently improving. We had two divisions and in Div A (0-13), both David Rose (h’cap 3) and Nick Fazakerley (h’cap 10) were tied at the top on 32 points and after a countback first place was awarded to low marker David.
John Emmerson surprisingly found himself in Div B (14+) which cannot have happened very often, and he took second place with 33 points. The runaway winner was Chris Martin with 38 points off a handicap of 14.
Thursday, Nov. 22, Burapha B & A Stableford It was unusually busy here for a Thursday, with mostly Koreans waiting to tee off on the A & C nines. The starter, who has been here for many years, must have felt sorry
for us as the Koreans were running late, so he very kindly opened up the B nine just for us, giving way to a speedy front nine. Jean-Pierre (another J.P.) was very steady for his 34 points for fourth place whilst Petteri (h’cap 6) got off to another slow start with only 15 points on the front nine before returning on level par for 21 points and a total of 36, to put him third. Roger Emery took second on 37 points and the win went to John Harrison, finishing in the frame again with a very fine 39-pointer.
Caddies at Chee Chan Golf Club,
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Xin sails home at Riverside PSC Golf from the Tropical Golf Group Tuesday Nov. 20, Pattavia – Stableford A-Flight (0-17) 1st John Davis (13) 39pts 2nd Andre Van Dyk (17) 38pts B-Flight (18+) 1st Gordon Clegg (28) 36pts 2nd Dave Cooper (26) 34pts C-Flight 1st Don Carmody (31) 34pts 2nd Sean Miller (31) 33pts Pattavia came up on the rotation this Tuesday and twenty nervous golfers made the trip, know “those greens” were waiting. On arrival, the course condition was found to be quite good with fairways well kept. Pattavia is famous for its
tricky 3-putt greens, and the good or lucky keep their ball below the hole, and that can add up. There was a rain delay of about an hour but the course drains well, and naturally those sloped greens shed water quickly. With rain and tough putting, anyone with a poor round had excuses, but there were enough good scores to mute those who tried. Because of a very uneven mix of handicaps, we opted for three flights of two winners each to group similar rated golfers together better. It worked out splendidly. As most are aware Derek
Frank Xin (left) with Bob Britton.
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We did eventually get back to BJ’s for the presentation. Out of 13 players we had five on the podium. Topping the field with an excellent 41 points was Frank Xin, playing from his course handicap of 27. Second went to Bob Britton (13) with 38 points, Dave Cooper (25)
John Davis (left) with Gordon Clegg.
Brook who started as organizer of tropical golf 16 years ago and the ever lovable Dick Warberg, who has been co organizing golf at Tropical since 2008, both have ongoing health issues that unfortunately don’t allow them to continue organizing golf at Tropical. The sudden impact on Dick’s health is now in good hands and we hope to see him back on the fairways in the future. Karen Brown (21pts) and Graham Buckingham (20pts) had the best half rounds by non-winners.
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Bangpakong is almost always in top condition, although today, it was a little wet, so riding carts on the fairways was not allowed and ‘lift clean and place’ was employed. The course didn’t look crowded but a dreaded fiveball group teed off just prior to the Tropical golfers. We would not be rushed today and finished with a six hour round, and the shadows were starting to get a little long when the last group wrapped up play.
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FRI 07 Treasure Hill
Greenwood
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claimed third with 37 in a countback over Deryl Neufeld (16), and Don Carmody (29) placed fifth with 35 points. The consolation best front nine for non-winners went to Brian Parish’s 18, while, special guest presenter, Rob Brown had the best back nine score with 19 points.
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The Bunker Boys meet at the M-Club off Pattaya 3rd Road for golf outings every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (www.bunkersociety.com). Transportation leaves from Cafe Kronborg on Soi Diana Inn at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, (contact Dave on tel. 038 602 2117). Colin’s Bar plays golf Sun/Mon/Wed & Fri (www.colinsbar.com). The Growling Swan plays golf on Monday & Thursday (www.thegrowlingswan.com). Lewinski’s in Soi Pattayaland 1 (Soi 13/3), now have a new schedule, 5 days per week Monday thru Friday. Transport is available everyday, call Jack on 0815781956 for further information and booking. The Pattaya Links Hotel Golf Society departs from Soi Buakhao on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call Phil on 0625 933 380 or visit www.thelinkshotelpattaya.com. The Golf Club is located on Soij LK Metro. Call Phil on 090 769 3778. Tropical Golf meets at BJ’s Holiday Lodge at 8am on Tuesday’ & Friday. Call Derek on 089 034 0629
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Broncos cool off Steelers; Browns rout Bengals for road win Denver (AP) — Nose tackle Shelby Harris picked off Ben Roethlisberger’s 2yard pass to Antonio Brown in the end zone with 1:03 remaining to seal Denver’s 2417 win over Pittsburgh that snapped the Steelers’ sixgame winning streak last Sunday. The Broncos (5-6) used four takeaways to counter a 97-yard touchdown toss from Roethlisberger to JuJu Smith-Schuster. Roethlisberger was 41 of 56 for 462 yards, but he was intercepted twice and the Steelers (7-3-1) lost two fumbles in losing for the first time since September. Phillip Lindsay rushed for 110 yards and the game-deciding touchdown on just 14 carries for Denver, which also ended the Chargers’ six-game winning streak last week and would have snapped
Houston’s five-game roll were it not for a missed field goal as time expired. Over in Cincinnati, Baker Mayfield threw a careerhigh four touchdown passes in another growing-up-fast performance, and Cleveland ended one of the NFL’s longest streaks of road futility with a 35-20 victory over Cincinnati, which lost quarterback Andy Dalton to a thumb injury. Cleveland (4-6-1) got its first road win since 2015, emphatically snapping a streak of 25 straight road losses that was one shy of the Lions’ NFL record. The Browns also ended a run of seven straight losses to their intrastate rival. And just as a Browns safety predicted, it wasn’t even close. The Browns surged ahead 28-0 as former head coach Hue Jackson watched helplessly
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (left) catches a touchdown pass against Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Shawn Williams (right) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
from the opposite sideline. Jackson couldn’t win with the Browns — only three wins in two-plus seasons.
England win 3rd test, complete whitewash in Sri Lanka
Nor could he couldn’t beat them as a special defensive assistant with the Bengals (5-6), who lost for the fifth time in six games. In East Rutherford, N.J., Tom Brady threw two touchdown passes and became the NFL’s career leader in total yards passing in regular-season and playoff
games, leading New England 27-13 over the NY Jets. Brady also reached 3,000 yards passing for the 16th season, tying Peyton Manning for second in NFL history behind Brett Favre’s 18. The New England quarterback surpassed the mark early in the fourth quarter with a 17-yard completion to a diving Josh Gordon. Brady has 79,416 yards after going 20 of 31 for 283 yards in the victory that clinched the Patriots (8-3) their 18th straight season with a .500 record or better. That ranks second in NFL history to only Dallas, which had 21 in a row from 1965-85. Brady had just one TD throw in his previous three games, but connected with Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman against the AFC East-rival Jets (3-8). Rookie Sony Michel ran for a season-best 133 yards and a TD, and the Patriots had 216 yards rushing to improve to 3-3 on the road this season. In Indianapolis, Andrew Luck threw three touchdown passes, Adam Vinatieri
kicked a 32-yard field goal as time expired and Indianapolis beat Miami 27-24 for its fifth consecutive victory. Indianapolis (6-5) scored 13 points in the final 8½ minutes to erase a 10-point deficit. It’s the longest win streak for the Colts since 2014. Miami (5-6) has lost 10 of its past 11 on the road, perhaps none more frustrating than this one. The Dolphins picked off Luck twice, recovered a fumble and partially blocked a punt on their way to a 24-14 lead. It still wasn’t enough to derail the resurgent Luck, who was 30 of 37 for 343 yards. He also had the first catch of his NFL career, a 4-yard reception on fourth-and-1 late in the first half. Luck capped that drive with a 1-yard TD pass to Jack Doyle. Other NFL scores from week 12: Vikings 24, Packers 17; Seahawks 30, Panthers 27; Chargers 45, Cardinals 10; Eagles 25, Giants 22; Ravens 34, Raiders 17; Bills 24, Jaguars 21; Buccaneers 27, 49ers 9; Bears 23, Lions 16.
Cilic seals Davis Cup title for Croatia against France
Members of the England cricket team celebrate their 43 run victory over Sri Lanka in the third test match in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Monday, Nov. 26. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
Rex Clementine Colombo, Sri Lanka (AP) — England claimed a hardfought 42-run win over Sri Lanka in the third test with a day to spare Monday to complete a 3-0 whitewash. Chasing a target of 327 at Sinhalese Sports Club, Sri Lanka were reduced to 226-9 but the last wicket pair of captain Suranga Lakmal (11) and Malinda Pushpakumara (42) shared a 58-run stand off 75 balls to delay the final result. Despite tea being extended by 30 minutes, England failed to make the breakthrough as the last pair picked up runs. The victory eventually came in the first over after tea when Jack Leach trapped Lakmal leg before wicket. Spinners Moeen Ali (4-92) and Leach (4-72) shared eight wickets between them to lead England to victory. England had won the first test in Galle by 211 runs and the second in Pallekele by 57
runs to win their first series in Sri Lanka in 17 years. England became only the third team to complete a 3-0 whitewash in Sri Lanka. Australia did it in 2004 and then India in 2017. “The way we’ve played has been exceptional and a great motivator to keep doing what we are,” Root said. “To keep looking to get better and drive each other on.” After a poor start at 54-4 on the third day, Sri Lanka fought back through a 102run stand for the sixth wicket between Kusal Mendis (86) and Roshen Silva (65). Leach produced a direct hit to run out Mendis after lunch to allow the tourists to take a firm grip on the game. Silva worked a delivery from Adil Rashid on the legside and called for a second run but Mendis was slow to complete the first run and turned back reluctantly for the second. Leach, charging in from backward square leg, sensed the panic and threw
down the stumps at the nonstriker’s end. Mendis’ 86 came off 129 deliveries with eight fours and one six. England then claimed four wickets in the afternoon session. Silva was the ninth wicket to fall as England successfully reviewed a leg before after umpire Sundaram Ravi had turned down an appeal off the bowling of Ali. England’s fielding has been top class throughout the series and the efforts of Keaton Jennings stood out at short leg. He completed six catches in the third test. Pushpakumara was unbeaten on 42 off 40 deliveries with six fours and one six. “The difference between the two teams was very little,” Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha said. “Kusal Mendis’ run out to a brilliant piece of fielding was the turning point of the game. Matter of quick decisions to say yes or no.”
Croatia’s players lift up the cup after the team won the Davis Cup final against France in Lille, northern France, Sunday, Nov. 25. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Samuel Petrequin Lille, France (AP) — Marin Cilic sealed Croatia’s victory over defending champions France in the Davis Cup final with a 7-6 (3), 6-3, 6-3 win over Lucas Pouille last Sunday. Cilic, a former U.S. Open champion, gave Croatia a 31 unassailable lead in the best-of-five series on indoor clay in northern France with a ruthless display. Cilic lived up to his status of team leader during the tie, winning his two matches without dropping a set. He was surrounded by the whole Croatian team on the court and covered his shoulders with the Croatian flag after the country’s president,
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, warmly hugged him. “It’s not every day that you become a world champion,” Cilic said. “For us, it’s a dream come true, for this nation, we are so passionate, you can see the fans. And I feel that in Croatia it’s going to be incredible too.” Croatia claimed a second title in the team event following their first win in 2005. The Davis Cup final was played for the last time in its traditional format. Beginning next year, the top team event in men’s tennis will be decided with a season-ending, 18-team tournament at a neutral site. After Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert won
Saturday’s doubles, the hosts trailed 2-1 and needed to win both reverse singles on the final day to become the first team since 1939 to overturn a 2-0 deficit in a final. But their hopes of a comeback were quickly dashed. The seventh-ranked Cilic struggled with his first serve in the opening set yet did not face a single break point. Pouille, who replaced Jeremy Chardy after France captain Yannick Noah changed his lineup in a bid to force a decisive fifth match, made repeated mistakes on his backhand. Pouille hit a total of 44 unforced errors, compared to Cilic’s 29.
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Gilroy on form at Green Valley Belgium hangs on for 3-stroke The Tara Court Golf Society win at World Cup of Golf Sunday, Nov. 18, Green Valley Stableford It was a very hot and humid day here today at Green Valley. Again we had two flights with the cut for the A flight coming in at seventeen and this is where we got the best scores, and for some even beating your handicap was not good enough to get in to the prizes. Russell Gilroy (H/cap 17) was the winner with an excellent forty points and Craig Hitchens (12), who is playing very steady at the moment, came second with thirty nine. We then had two players with thirty seven points and here Shaun Merriman (13) came third and Michael Williams, who had been burning it up on the front nine but let it slip a bit on the back, lost out on the countback. The scoring wasn’t quite as good in the B flight and here Bernie Stafford (18) was the winner with thirty seven points. Peter Henshaw (29) came second with thirty four points and Terry Mangan (22) got the third place with thirty two. We had two ‘2’s today, from Nick Caulfield and Wayne Antlitz with one each.
Tuesday, Nov. 20, Plutaluang N & W – Stableford This was a rare visit for us to the Navy course and the first time in many years for some. The overall comments were very good. The course was playing long from recent rains so we decided to play from the yellow tees (6100 yards). It is still a challenge
Nick Caulfield.
Joe McArdle.
as you don’t need a driver off every tee and avoiding the hazards needed the correct club selection. The greens were in good shape and a good speed for most players. The scoring today was also good. The “A” division (017) was a tight affair with 1 point separating the top places. Nick Caulfield (5) finished first with 38 points, just one ahead of a countback on 37 that saw Gary Barling (9) in second and Daryl Burkett (13) third. “B” division had a clear winner with Tony Kennedy (24) recording 37 points while another countback, this one on 33 points had Joe McArdle (18) in second ahead of Don Everett (23) in third. Joe McArdle was the biggest winner of the day as he had the only 2 to add to his place prize money.
season. Today we played the A and C nines in that order and most of our group thought that the C nine was in much better condition than the A, but everyone were still very happy with the overall condition. We had two flights and again the cut for the A flight came in at seventeen. Our best score of the day also came in the A flight which Glen Armistead (16) won with thirty six points. We then had three players with thirty three points and here Russell Gilroy (17) edged the count back to come second, Ted Morris (16) was third and Nick Caulfield lost out and didn’t make the prizes, but at least he had a ‘2’ to make up for his loss. In the B flight Joe McArdle (18) was the winner with thirty five points, Pat Carty (22) came second with thirty four and again we had a count back on thirty two points to decide the third place, which Jean Fox Choc (17) won and Frank McGowan just lost out. Joe McArdle and Ted Morris joined Nick Caulfield in splitting the ‘2’s pot.
Thursday, Nov. 22, Greenwood – Stableford This was our first visit to Greenwood in a long time but it is going to be another course on our monthly schedule now for the high
Koh Chang cricketers beached in Ban Chang Pattaya Cricket Club’s second eleven took on the beach boys of Koh Chang last Sunday at the serene St. Andrews International School cricket field in Ban Chang. Pattaya won the toss (by agreement) and batted first, while, playing for the first time on matting and grass rather than sand, the Koh Changers displayed a great variety of bowling actions, some legal, some maybe less so. Andy Schofield perished early, putting up a big skier which saw Pavit come to the crease. Soon after he was involved in a ludicrous runout with batting partner Lord Harvey as both found themselves parked up at the same end. One umpire gave Pavit out and the other gave Lord H out, alas for the
latter it was he who had to shuffle off shaking his head ruefully. Dave S, a rare bird with bat in hand, came in and hit his retirement (20) off just 5 balls Prem and Sajan contributed good scores in the teens before Shaunie strode out to record his third zero in succession since the start of the
season (really getting his ducks in a row). New recruit “Animal” hit a fairly carnivorous 12 before Pattaya ended on a flattering 164, having been gifted 54 in wides. Ko Chang’s response was eventful. A measured 16 from Lewis and a fairly brutal 22 from Matt kept things going, but wickets for Vijay, Lord H, Pavit, Holty and Dave, plus, crucially a total of only 19 wides made the difference and thus Pattaya got home by a 50 run margin. The social element erupted after the game was over as Captain Steve of Koh Chang dispensed “coarse” vodka awards for poor behaviour and “champagne” moments in the match, of which there were many.
Belgium’s Thomas Detry (left) and Thomas Pieters pose with the trophy after winning the World Cup of Golf in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Nov. 25. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill)
Dennis Passa Melbourne, Australia (AP) — Thomas Pieters and Thomas Detry of Belgium lifted the World Cup of Golf trophy last Sunday. They may have won it on Friday. The Belgians had a few anxious moments on the back nine Sunday but held on to shoot a 4-under 68 and claim a three-stroke win, despite a determined late run by Australia and Mexico. The sunny skies and lack of wind on Sunday was a far cry from Friday, when driving rain and gusty winds meant there were more scores in the 80s than in the 60s. Belgium shot 71 on Friday, tied for the low score of the day and one of only four scores under par, and shared the lead going into the third round. Many golfers said the
Friday conditions were the worst they had ever played in. Pieters and Detry shot 63 in much-improved weather on Saturday in the fourballs (best ball) and took a five-stroke lead into the final round of foursomes at Metropolitan. From there, it was a case of hanging on for the $1.12 million in prize money they each received. “It was a long back nine” Pieters said while surrounded by family, friends and fans, some with Belgian flags stuck on their heads, just off the 18th green. Australia’s Marc Leishman and Cameron Smith pulled to within two strokes late in the round, thanks to holing out from the bunker for a birdie by Smith and a 12-foot par save on the next hole by Leishman. “Belgium was clearly the best team all week,” Leishman
said. “When you come up against someone like that, we did what we had to do to put the pressure on and they were just too good.” If there was any doubt, Pieters’ approach to four feet on the 18th set up a final birdie by Detry to give the Belgians a 23-under total of 265. “We were both nervous at times, but to finish with a birdie was special,” said Pieters. Leishman and Smith shot 65. Mexico’s Abraham Ancer and his partner Roberto Diaz shot 66 and also pulled to within two strokes of the lead but finished tied with the Australians for second. Defending champions Thorbjorn Olesen and Soren Kjeldsen of Denmark shot a 65 to finish tied for fourth with Canada’s Adam Hadwin and Nick Taylor, who shot 66. They were six strokes behind.
Pattaya teenager makes his mark in motocross world From page 36 Nong Aun spends his leisure time practicing at the motocross field in Khao Mai Kaew just outside Pattaya. He is currently training hard for
the next year’s competitions, aiming for gold at the Thailand Championship and also looking to defend his Asian championship titles in 2019. The Kemaman Motocross International Challenge last
month at Monica Bay featured top riders from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines. Nong Aun was victorious in both the 85cc MX junior championship and the MX 2-stroke event.
Davies shines at Greenwood PSC Golf from Siam Country Resort Pattaya Tuesday, Nov. 20, Greenwood Stableford We went to Greenwood with 3 groups on Tuesday and played the A & C course. The refurbished clubhouse here is now looking very good. After all the rain of the previous night the course was wetter than we are used to here and made for no roll on the fairways. The weather was hot and steamy and we
had a short shower mid-round. Paul Davies was in good form and won with 35 stableford points today. Second went to Dave Smith with 32 points and in third was Paddy Devereux with 31. Near pins went to Jonathan Pratt and Paul Davies.
Thursday, Nov. 22, Pattavia - Stableford Pattaya Country Club our venue on Thursday and the course was dry and in good
condition. The weather was sunny and very hot today and we missed a cool breeze. The game was exciting at the end and was decided on the final hole. Sam Gettinby made a nice par on the 18th hole and that was good enough for the win with 36 stableford points. Second was Willem Lasonder with 35 points, beating George Gamble on the countback. The near pins were claimed by Willem Lasonder, Bob Edwards and Stan Rees.
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Andreas Wellinger of Germany competes during the Men’s Ski Jumping HS 142 Final at the FIS Nordic Skiing World Cup in Ruka, Finland, on Sunday Nov. 25. (Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva via AP)
Fortuna Duesseldorf’s Marcin Kaminski (left) and Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski (right) challenge for the ball during a German Bundesliga match in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Nov. 24. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Scotland’s Huw Jones (left) defends a try attempt by Argentina’s Matias Orlando during the rugby union international match between Scotland and Argentina at Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, Saturday, Nov. 24. (AP Photo/ Scott Heppell)
The Australian women’s cricket team pose for a photo after winning the final of the Women’s World Twenty20 against England in Antigua, Saturday, Nov. 24. (AP Photo/Johnny Jno Baptiste)
Croatia’s Marin Cilic eyes the ball as he plays France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga during the Davis Cup final between France and Croatia, Friday, Nov. 23, in Lille, northern France. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
Actor Will Smith waves the checkered flag as Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain crosses the finish line during the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Nov. 25. (AP Photo/ Luca Bruno, Pool)
United States’ Mikaela Shiffrin celebrates on the podium after winning the alpine ski, women’s World Cup slalom in Killington, Vt., Sunday, Nov. 25. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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World champion Hamilton wins season-ending Abu Dhabi GP Jerome Pugmire Abu Dhabi, UAE (AP) — World champion Lewis Hamilton coasted to victory from pole position at the yearending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last Sunday, and in doing so equaled his personal best for a season with his 11th win of the campaign. Having already secured a fifth F1 title, the British Mercedes driver beat Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel at the Yas Marina circuit to secure the 73rd win of his career. He is contracted to Mercedes for the next two years at least, giving him a realistic chance of matching Michael Schumacher’s F1 record of 91 GP wins. Vettel is third alltime with 52, and did not look like adding to that in a race controlled by his rival. “I wanted to finish on a high. The team has done an exceptional job all year,” said Hamilton.
It was a symbolic finish to a season where, again, Hamilton showed his superiority under pressure to beat Vettel into second place overall for the second straight year. Red Bull driver Max Verstappen finished third in the race ahead of teammate Daniel Ricciardo for a fifth straight podium. Verstappen overtook Hamilton’s teammate Valtteri Bottas to finish fourth overall behind Kimi Raikkonen, who retired early into his final race for Ferrari. Verstappen and Ricciardo made light work of overtaking Bottas, who finished fifth, raising questions again about the Finnish driver’s ability to withstand pressure in a season where he has not won. Veteran Spanish driver Fernando Alonso placed 11th with McLaren in his last F1 race with the team. The two-time F1 champion is pur-
suing other racing interests. “It’s been an honor and a privilege to race in the same era as him,” Hamilton said. “The sport will miss him, we will miss him.” The race was held up after a spectacular crash on Lap 1 involving French driver Romain Grosjean and Nico Hulkenberg, who was sent tumbling into the barriers and finally settled upside down. Hulkenberg was unharmed and eventually climbed out. Grosjean has a reputation as one of F1’s more reckless — or adventurous — drivers. He caused the crash by clipping the right rear tire of Hulkenberg’s Renault, sending it tipping upward, barreling over and sliding on its back. As some smoke billowed from the car, a fearfulsounding Hulkenberg urged his team to get him out fast. “I’m hanging here like a cow,” he said. “There’s fire. There’s fire.”
Nissan board fires Ghosn as chairman following arrest Yuri Kageyama Tokyo (AP) — Nissan Motor Co. fired Carlos Ghosn as chairman last week, curtailing the powerful executive’s nearly two-decade reign at the Japanese automaker after his arrest for alleged financial improprieties. The company’s board of directors voted unanimously to dismiss Ghosn as chairman and as a representative director, Nissan said in a statement. It said its own internal investigation, prompted by a whistleblower, found serious misconduct including under-reporting of his income and misuse of company assets. It was a stunning downfall for one of the biggest figures in the auto industry. Ghosn had helped drive turnarounds at both France’s Renault SA and at Nissan and then managed an alliance between them that sold 10.6 million cars last year, besting its rivals. Renault is still reeling from Ghosn’s arrest, and its share price has yet to recover. In a video released by Renault, its acting chief, Deputy CEO Thierry Bollore said the carmaker still plans to release several new models next year. Acknowledging the “particular situation” the company is in, he pledged his “full commitment” to Renault’s 180,000 workers and its partners and customers. Renault’s board decided not to fire Ghosn, instead installing temporary leadership. Nissan said in a statement filed to the Tokyo Stock
In this May 11, 2012, file photo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nissan Motor Co., Carlos Ghosn speaks during a press conference in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
Exchange that its investigation uncovered misuse of company investment funds and expense money for personal gain. The Wall Street Journal, citing an anonymous source close to Nissan’s investigation, reported that Ghosn used company funds to buy personal residences and enrich his sister. Ghosn, 64, is suspected of under-reporting $44.6 million in income from 2011 to 2015, according to Tokyo prosecutors. A French citizen born in Brazil, Ghosn became something of a corporate superstar in Japan as he led Nissan’s revival from near bankruptcy after Renault sent him to help in 1999. Ghosn served as Nissan’s chief executive from 2001 until last year. He became chief executive of Renault in 2005, leading the two automakers simultaneously. In 2016, he also became chairman of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. after Nissan took
it into the alliance. Analysts say the future of Nissan’s alliance with Renault may be at stake, though Nissan said the company’s leadership was determined to minimize the impact from Ghosn’s case on the partnership. Renault owns 43 percent of Nissan, and Nissan owns 15 percent of Renault. The partnership remains crucial for both companies, since apart from financial ties the companies share technology and parts. Analysts say such sharing has been growing in importance as companies develop electric vehicles, net connectivity and artificial intelligence for autos.
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain celebrates his victory after the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Nov. 25. (AP Photo/ Luca Bruno)
After a few moments, Hulkenberg’s Renault was tipped over the right way and the German driver climbed out unassisted. His car was crane-lifted off the track. The incident held up the race for a few laps, with drivers forced to slow down
behind a safety car, until the race resumed on Lap 5. Verstappen and Esteban Ocon tangled on track once again, continuing their feud from Brazil two weeks before where Verstappen fell from first place to second after being tagged by Ocon. This
time they narrowly avoided touching cars as they fought for space. Raikkonen’s race ended on Lap 6 when his car had a power cut. The Finnish driver, who is joining Sauber next year, trudged back to the team garage. With the halfway point in the 55-lap race approaching, there was a rare sight as rain briefly fell on the desert track. Ricciardo, by this point, was in the lead and about 5 seconds clear of Hamilton but had yet to change tires. He eventually did so with 21 laps to go, and Hamilton regained the lead ahead of Vettel and Bottas in third but with Verstappen pressuring behind him. Once again, Bottas failed to properly defend his position. “Very happy to get past because it was quite crucial,” Verstappen said. “I had to get past. I enjoyed that battle.” Toro Rosso driver Pierre Gasly, Sauber’s Marcus Ericsson and Ocon all retired late in the race. It was also farewell from Ricciardo to Red Bull after a difficult season where he has won two races — including the Monaco GP — but retired from eight largely because of engine problems. He is leaving to join Renault next year.
Mass survey shows Germans are clinging to their cars Berlin (AP) — Germany remains a nation of auto lovers, despite the use of carsharing services, bikes and public transport being on the rise, mainly in large cities. The Transport Ministry has released results from a survey of over 150,000 households showing cars accounted for 57 percent of all journeys last year, just 1 percentage point less than in 2008. The number of cars per household edged above one for the first time since the survey was first conducted in 2002. The study’s authors said a change in behavior can be seen among young people and city dwellers, who are more likely to shun cars than other sections of society.
In this March 8, 2018 file photo, Volkswagen cars are pictured during a final quality control at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)
Environmental campaigners have called on the German government to do more to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector, which have been static since 1990.
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Rotarians pledge 10 million baht to HHN Staff reporter The Rotary Club of the Eastern Seaboard and three of its members independently pledged 10 million baht over five years to support the Human Help Network Thailand’s shelters and projects. HHN Director Radchada Chomjinda welcomed Hans Gunther Muller and Jan and Renee de Vaan-Goosen to the HHN’s Drop-In Center Nov. 12 along with other RCES members. Radchada thanked the donors, who have pledged 2 million baht a year in support over the next five years to fund the Child Protection and Development Center, Drop-In Center and ASEAN Education Center, plus its other outreach projects. The de Vaan-Goosens also are the main sponsors of a Rotary global grant for
The children welcome their guests with flower garlands.
the Education for Migrant Children project. The Dutch couple raised its contribution through their de Vaan-Goosen Foundation while Muller sponsored through his HGM Education Fund. RCES used funds from its Martin Brands Memorial Fund, named after
The children perform a lovely traditional dance for the honored guests.
the club’s late founding president. The money will aid 75 atrisk children at the CPDC, 88 children of migrant workers at the ASEAN Education and Drop-In centers, plus 50 kids being taught at construction worker camps, and 21 others enrolled in HHN’s
HHN Director Radchada Chomjinda welcomed Hans Gunther Muller and Jan and Renee de Vaan-Goosen to the HHN’s Drop-In Center Nov. 12 along with other RCES members and friends.
Education Fund Project. In addition to getting kids off the streets or out of
(L to R) Rodney Charman, Jan and Renee de VaanGoosen, and Hans Gunther Muller listen to their guest speaker.
abusive environments, HHN’s shelters also offer education, teach vocational skills such
as growing organic vegetables, and run education vans to migrant-worker camps.
HHN Director Radchada Chomjinda presents a token of her appreciation to Jan and Renee de Vaan-Goosen.
SOS Rice Appeal 2018
This stack of rice, 1,725kilos, lasted just 8 days.
The children and students eat their way through 75,000kgs of rice each year.
Derek Franklin
Providing nutritious meals every day of the year.
The annual Father Ray Foundation SOS Rice Appeal will take place on the 5th, 8th, 9th and 10th of December. Each year an appeal is made to the good folks in Pattaya, asking them to donate of a bag of rice which will be used to help feed the 850 underprivileged children and students with disabilities currently living and being educated at the Father
Ray Foundation. Apart from rice, the Foundation also needs cooking oil, sugar, salt, fish sauce, canned fish and dried noodles. Each year the supermarkets of Pattaya invite the children, students and volunteers from the Foundation into their stores to collect donations from the shoppers. Stores taking part this year include outlets of Foodland, Friendship, Big C, Big C Extra, Central Festival Beach Road,
Makro, Tops, Central Marina, Villa Market and Tesco Lotus; cash donations can also be made at the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya and at all branches of 7-Eleven throughout the provinces of Chonburi and Rayong. The Foundation provides nutritious meals to the hundreds of children living at the Father Ray Children’s Home and Children’s Village. It provides breakfast for all the toddlers attending the Day Care Center as many won’t have food at home. It cooks three meals a day for the students at the Technological
College for People with Disabilities, School for the Blind and the Father Ray School for Children with Special Needs and it makes sure the food served is the freshest and most nutritious available. In one year the Foundation cooks 75,000kgs of rice (165,000lbs to our American friends). It also goes through 29,000 liters of cooking oil and 5,000kgs of salt and sugar. This year the children and students of Pattaya once again need your help to make sure they have enough to eat. For more information contact info@fr-ray.org
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Events The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be held on Sunday, December 2. Shaun MacLoughlin will speak about “My life as a BBC Drama Producer and Learning English through Drama”. The program starts at 10:30 am with a buffet breakfast available from 9:00 to 11:00 am on the 4th floor of the Holiday Inn’s Executive Tower located behind the Holiday Inn’s Bay Tower on Beach Road. Bangkok Hospital Pattaya invites you to a combined Christmas charity event at the hospital lobby on Saturday, December 1 from 9am – 2pm. Shop for some great Christmas presents from foundations, Expat clubs and associations, hotels, tourist attractions and department stores. Bring the children to meet Santa Claus, enjoy a kids’ performance on stage and get lucky in the grand raffle draw. The Eastern Seaboard Businessmen’s Dinner is a monthly event taking place at the Mantra Restaurant at the Amari Pattaya Resort on the last Thursday of the month. It brings together business leaders from various backgrounds including Automotive, Aerospace, Real Estate, Architecture, FMCG, Electronics, White Goods, Logistics, Recruitment, Legal, Consulting, and
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others in a relaxed atmosphere. If you are interested in attending please contact Anuttra.Sukruen@tinfish.co.th. The 2018 Pattaya Boat Show will take place from Thursday 29th November to Sunday 2nd December at Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Pattaya. The event is Thailand’s biggest boating, lifestyle & leisure show. For more information visit: http://ocean marinapattayaboatshow.com. Sanctuary of Truth in north Pattaya invites people to participate in a 5 religions ceremony and monk ordination to commemorate HM King Bhumibol, King Rama IX, on 9 December 2018 starting at 6 a.m. Entrance is free and all are welcome but those attending are requested to wear polite dress. For more information, call 038 110 626. The Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard invites all Rotarians and friends to an annual Christmas Party on Thursday December 20 from 6.00 pm at the Parkview Ballroom Siam Bayshore Resort. Tickets are priced at THB 1500 and include a sumptuous Christmas buffet dinner plus soft drinks, red and white wine and beer served all evening. Order your tickets by sending an email to Jan Abbink: abbinkjan@gmail.com. A Farmers’ Market takes place every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Holiday Inn hotel on Pattaya Beach Road from 10.30 am - 3.30 p.m.
Steamed Fish a l’Orange Despite the rather grand title, this is an easy way to present steamed fish for family or guests, but rather than the more usual steamed fish with lemon, this is with orange. You will see that this is a very simple dish, and you do not even have to squeeze the oranges. The best serving suggestion is on one of those fish-shaped serving dishes with the candle underneath. Ingredients Fish fillets (cod or any white meat) Cooking oil Onion, chopped Garlic, minced Ginger root, grated Orange juice concentrate Coriander leaf chopped Soy sauce Cracked black pepper to taste
Serves 4 1 kg 4 tbspns 2 medium 4 cloves 1 tspn ½ cup 4 tbspns 2 tbspns
Cooking Method Heat wok over high heat and then add oil. Stir-fry onion, garlic and ginger root in hot oil 5 minutes. Stir in juice concentrate, coriander, soy sauce and pepper; bring to boiling. Clean wok. Add water and heat to boiling (enough to reach 1 cm below steamer rack). Arrange fish in heatproof serving dish. Pour mixture over fish. Place serving dish with fish on steamer rack. Cover wok and steam about 10 minutes or until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Transfer serving dish to table and serve with steamed rice.
Products range from wellness items, jewelry, freshly prepared food, organic vegetables and fruits. The next market will be held Dec. 15. A stamp market is held every Sunday from 10.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m.at Rahnpintang Moe Kata Restaurant, Panji Place, on Soi Ponphraphanimit 7 (200m from the Bangkok Highway underpass). Here can you exchange stamps from the whole world. Call 089 091 3418 for more information and directions.
Dining Hilton Pattaya invites you to celebrate the festive season with a choice of dining package and a spectacular view of Pattaya bay. Edge Restaurant offers roasted whole turkey, Alaskan king crab, Fine de Claire oyster, caviar, grilled seafood (tiger prawn, rock lobster, blue crab and river prawn), foie gras, Australian beef, lamb, honey glazed Virginia ham and dessert corner at THB 2,850 net per person (half price for kids 6-12 years old and free for kids 0-5 years old). Beverage package is priced at THB 2,550 net per person. The buffet is available on December 24, from 6pm – 11pm for dinner and on December 25, 2018 from 12noon – 3.30pm for lunch and 6pm – 11pm for dinner. Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar offers a 3-course set menu and choices of starters priced at THB 3,650 net per person and available on December 24 and 25, 2018 from 6pm – 11pm. For more information or reservation, please call +66(0)38 253 000 or bkkhp_fb@hilton.com or pattaya.hilton.com. Enjoy a Christmas Eve dinner at The Point, Dusit Thani Pattaya on Monday 24 December from 18.45-23.00 hrs. Embrace the Christmas spirit and enjoy an elaborate buffet dinner featuring Christmas pudding and many delicacies of the holiday representing an international cuisine. Entertainment includes superb shows, dance performances, and a special visit from Santa Claus along with the chance to win fabulous lucky draw prizes. Price: THB 3,200 net per adult and THB 1,600 net per child. Book before 20 December and get a 20% early-bird discount (terms & conditions apply). Call 038 425 611 Ext. 2149, 2150 or email to dtpafb@dusit.com.
After 14 years as the Landlord of an Irish Pub, the name Kim Fletcher has not disappeared. Kim may have gone from Jamesons, but his wife Goy has ensured that the name Fletcher has not died by opening Fletchers’ Folly, a boutique pub on the Dark Side. Kim is trying to get used to being retired, but the new ‘pensioner’ loves regaling the drinkers with stories from his lifetime in pubs, punctuated with his characteristic laugh. Fletchers’ Folly is on Siam Country Club Road, opposite Maxxis tyres and 300 meters before the “Chicken Crossroads”. Food and drinks at very reasonable prices. Saturday Night Buffet is back at AVANI Pattaya Resort & Spa. Experience regional favourites galore, street dishes an artisan desserts, as you relax with classical Thai dance and live music. Every Saturday night at Sala Rim Nam Restaurant from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Priced at THB 599++ per person. Kids under 5 eat free. For more information and reservations, call 038 412 120 Great dining options this month at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya: Round ‘em up and grab your stetson every Monday night for Cowboy Night at Flames restaurant with a grilled steak and seafood buffet that is fun for families, groups and couples. Priced at 1,199++ baht, and half price for children, the Cowboy Night buffet is served from 18.30 to 22.30 hrs. Live the Italian life every Tuesday night at Acqua restaurant with a buffet of authentic Italian dishes served from 18.30 to 22.30 hrs: Priced at only 950++ baht per person, and half price for children. A family menu of all-you-caneat prawns in a great range of recipes is served every Wednesday evening at Coast Beach Club & Bistro, priced at only 950++ baht per head, and half price for children, the buffet serving is available between 18.30 and 22.30 hrs. Enjoy an Asian-inspired grilled seafood buffet every Friday evening at Flames beachside BBQ restaurant for just 1,199++ baht per person, and half price for children. For more information and reservations, call 038 714 981. Pizza and Pasta All You Can Eat at Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien: Twist Restaurant features Italian
classics like creamy Carbonara or meaty Bolognese with a choice of pasta, or the delicious Prosciutto Pizza with your choice of regular or whole wheat dough. The menu also includes original Thai-fusion pizzas and pasta such as the Tom Yam pizza with chili paste, prawn, squid and Thai herbs or the tasty Green Curry Pasta. Available all day from Sunday – Thursday at only THB 500 per person, with a glass of soft drink. For more information or reservation, call 033 078 888. Special culinary nights at Persimmon restaurant, Pattana Golf Club & Resort: Pizza Pasta Night on Tuesday at only 299 Baht or 399 Baht including sangria or wine, customers can choose ingredients for their pasta and pizza. Seafood Night on Wednesday at only 399 Baht, customers can choose varieties of fresh seafood cooked to order in the open kitchen. Carnivore Night on Friday at only 499 Baht offers a free flow chicken, lamb, beef or pork BBQ direct from the charcoal grill. In addition, for only 100 Baht customers can choose or combine lots of ingredients and level of spiciness to create your own Som Tam, all day, every day. Call for reservation at 038 318 999 ext. 11212/11230 or email restaurant@pattana.co.th. Big Fish restaurant at Siam@Siam Design Hotel
Pattaya enhances its seafood buffet with more premium catches and live music entertainment. The restaurant offers a nightly Seafood BBQ Buffet at only THB 777 net or THB 1,099 net with free-flow wine. Enjoy highquality, premium seafood cuisine as you listen to acoustic guitar and piano music from prominent local artists. Seafood BBQ Buffet at Big Fish is available every night from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. For reservations call 038 930 600 or email fbsec@siamatpattaya.com.
The happy BBQ chef at Thai Garden.
The Thai Garden Terrace Restaurant offers nightly dining presentations with different themed “all you can eat” buffets at the resort poolside: Monday – Italian buffet; Tuesday – BBQ buffet; Wednesday – multi-cuisine buffet; Thursday – German buffet with roasted pig; Friday – Thai buffet; Continued on page 35
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White Fright There’s a friend of mine who will never touch white wine. Ever. I really don’t know why. I can understand people avoiding red because it can sometimes bring on a migraine. But if you refuse to drink white wine, you’re missing out on some of the great wines of the world. Some of my favourite whites come from the French region of Alsace, known for its splendid Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and the bone-dry Riesling which is completely different to its German cousin. The legendary white wines of Burgundy are probably the best whites you’re likely to find anywhere in terms of richness, depth and complexity. And you know the classic grape variety that’s used to make them, don’t you? Yes, of course you do. Even my dogs know that. It’s Chardonnay and in Burgundy they make about the best you can get. Unfortunately, in this part of the world it’s dreadfully expensive. A good white Burgundy will cost you an arm and a leg; possibly two of each. For many years Germany and Austria had a reputation for dull and boring wines but all that changed dramatically about thirty years ago. A new generation of artisan wine makers has changed the wine production in Germany in Austria out of all recognition. They are exploring interesting local grapes rather than relying on international varieties and giving a completely new look to traditional Riesling. Austrian wine-makers are developing their national grape Grüner Veltliner (GROO-ner FELTlee-ner). With this grape, they’re making crisp, young wines which have sprightly acidity and flavours of lime,
lemon, grapefruit or sometimes apple. They often have herby mineral flavours, hints of white pepper and sometimes a distinctive touch of spritziness. The more expensive, matured wines eventually take on a gold colour and a rich, honeyed character. Lower Austria is the country’s largest quality wine-growing area and almost fifty percent of it is planted with Grüner Veltliner. The local German name for Lower Austria is Niederösterreich, which I mention only because the word invariably appears on wine labels of the region. You might reasonably assume that Lower Austria is somewhere in the south, but it’s not. Strangely enough, it’s the most northern province of the country.
Gruber Grüner Veltliner, Röschitz 2016 (white), Austria (Bt. 890 @ Wine Garage) Let’s begin by deciphering the label. Gruber (GROO-ber) is the name of the company and it’s been producing wine since 1814. If you have been concentrating, you’ll already know that Grüner Veltliner is the grape variety. Röschitz (RER-shitz) is a small village in Lower Austria about fifty miles from Vienna. The first thing you’ll probably notice about this wine is the playful label with whimsical drawings of the “Gruber Wine Spirits”. The drawings are apparently inspired by the micro-organisms which exist on the vines and in the fermenting wine, and they’re visible only under a microscope. They have become the mascots of the company and appear in various fanciful forms on all
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Le Grand Pinot Noir 2017 (red), France (Bt. 850 @ Wine Connection)
Gruber Grüner Veltliner grapes.
their wine labels and on their web site. A pale straw colour, the wine looks bright and invitingly oily in the glass. The aroma is even more inviting, though you’ll need to give it a bit of time to develop. I found that five minutes in the decanter made all the difference. It has a “clean and lean” bright, floral aroma with a touch of tropical fruit, a dash of citrus, herby minerals and green apples. The fruit is well forward, giving a hint of sweetness. But after this brief first impression a more powerful drier taste comes through and leads to a long, rich and dry finish. It’s really quite a fascinating tasting experience which makes you sit up and take notice because the taste actually changes in your mouth. At just 12.5% ABV this would make a splendid apéritif if you can share it with people who appreciate these things. The wine would make an excellent partner for chicken dishes or ham, but I’d be perfectly happy to enjoy it on its own. Wine Garage offers an interesting selection of Austrian wines and they also have some splendid boutique wines from Germany. You can order online and pay by bank transfer or PayPal, which makes
Pinot Noir is one of my favourite grapes and it reaches is finest expression in the red wines of Burgundy but like the whites, they’re absurdly expensive here. The aromas of Pinot Noir (PEEnoh NWAH) can sometimes be a bit enigmatic. Red fruits such as cranberry and raspberry often dominate the aroma but sometimes the wine has more elemental smells, earthy, treebark aromas or reminders of stalks and sap. This wine comes from grapes grown in the foothills of the Pyrenees, near the town of Limoux in south-west France. The label shows a drawing of a large black sheep under which the words “black sheep” are helpfully printed, presumably in case you fail to recognise it. The wine is lighter than I expected and it’s a blend of Pinot Noir (88%) and Grenache (12%) with an aroma of cherries, currants, a dash of citrus and herby spices. With an ABV of 13% it’s a bone-dry wine with a tang of acidity but the taste struck me as rather unusual and quite different in style to a Pinot Noir from Burgundy. The fruit is restrained, the tannins are very soft and there’s a long, dry finish. I’d describe it as a food wine because it would go well with pork dishes and a variety of cheeses. Unusually for a red wine, you could even try pairing it with tuna or salmon. There are branches of Wine Connection in Pattaya but you can also buy online. If like me, you live out in the sticks it would save you a hike into town.
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From page 33 Saturday – international buffet; Sunday – steak & skewers buffet. The buffet starts from 6 p.m., runs until 9 p.m. All this for just 399 baht net per adult. What you see is what you pay, no additional service charges or VAT. For reservations call 038 370 614 or make your booking at www.thaigarden .com under “buffet reservation”. Thai Garden Resort is located on North Pattaya Road, 200 meters from the Dolphin roundabout and 200 meters before Tesco Lotus.
reservations, call 038 250394 or visit website: www. yupins.com. Linda’s Restaurant is large with seating for 200 people, with a covered al fresco verandah outside for those who wish to smoke. Inside, in air-conditioned comfort, there are comfortable chairs and decent sized tables, with white starched napery. Linda’s Restaurant, 315/177-180 Moo 12, opposite the Jomtien Complex. Thappraya Road, Jomtien. Open seven days from 7.30 a.m. until late. Tel: Reservations: 038 252 726, www. lindasrestaurant.com, streetside parking. Email linda @lindasrestaurant.com . GPS 12.901655 N 100.869.
Fax: 038-427596
Yamato Japanese restaurant, 219/51 Soi Yamato (13/1), close to Beach Road end, telephone 038 429 685 or 038 421 618. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner. The legendary Somsakdi Restaurant has been in operation in Pattaya for more than 40 years. Proprietor and Chef Somsakdi is still cooking and running his amazing restaurant at 78 years of age. The menu is probably the largest in Pattaya, with 374 individual items. Each dish is in Thai with an English explanation underneath. Rather than be swamped by choices, let Somsakdi guide you. After all, who knows his dishes better than he? Somsakdi Restaurant, Pattaya Soi 1, tel. 038 428 987, 038 423 284, 038 429 869, limited parking plus on-street parking in the soi. Hours 11 a.m. until 11 p.m., seven days.
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Yupin’s Restaurant in Jomtien Complex offers some fabulous culinary options including Fines De Claires Oysters arriving fresh ‘Par Avion’ from Normandy in France. Served on ice with lemon and on request a spicy Thai sauce for dipping. An amazing experience. Only 595 baht per six oysters. Yupins is also taking bookings for Christmas dinner at 995 baht per person. For more information or
eforea spa at Hilton Pattaya introduces a 120-minute spa package ‘Total Bliss’ for your ultimate relaxation and facial skin nourishment: Priced at THB 4,300 net per person and THB 8,000 per couple and available from now – January 31, 2019. For more information and reservations, call 038-253-000. AVANI Spa offers a spa buffet package: 90-minute AVANI signature touch massage and International Buffet Dinner at Garden Cafe for one at only THB 2,700 net. Advance reservations required, contact AVANI Spa at Tel. 038 412 120.
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Yamato Restaurant located on Soi Yamato has been around for more than 39 years and the soi was named after its oldest tenant. This is a restaurant to take a few people with you. The prices are certainly not over the top, and the quality is superb.
Entertainment Pattaya Players theatrical troupe will stage a Christmas pantomime production of “Puss in Boots” on Friday, December 7 at the Venue, Jomtien (7pm), Sunday, December 9 at the Eastern Grand Palace Hotel (4pm), Monday, December 10 at Sandbar, Jomtien (8pm), and Saturday, December 15 at The Loft, Lake Mabprachan (2pm). Admission is free to all shows. For more information visit www.pattayaplayers .org or call Chris on 086 109 4537 or Gary on 085 913 1827. Enjoy great music from Thomas Reimer, one of the most famous European Jazz guitarists, playing live every evening (except Tuesday) from 6.00 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Sugar Hut restaurant on Thappraya Road, call 038 364 186 for details.
Community Services The North Star Library on Sukhumvit Road, north Pattaya holds regular Thai language classes Mon - Fri from 10.30 a.m. till 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. till 2.30 p.m. Cost of admission is 100 baht per session for library members and 200 baht for non-members. Private lessons are also available for 200 baht per hour. In addition, the library also holds Yoga training every Tuesday from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Father Ray Foundation. Cost is 1200 baht for 6 sessions (first session free). For more information, call 081 575 4854 or email wan_nujan@yahoo.com
Groups & Associations Rotary Club of JomtienPattaya (English) meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Royal Cliff Grand Hotel, Pattaya City. Fellowship begins at 18.30 hrs and Dinner meeting at 19.00 hrs. President Vutikorn Kamolchote Email: <vutikornk@hotmail.com> Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard (English) meets at the Siam Bayshore Hotel, 17.30 hrs for 18.00 hrs on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, followed by dinner (Fellowship) President Brian Songhurst Email: <bjs2904 @yahoo.com> Rotary Club Phönix Pattaya (German) meets every Tuesday at the Holiday Inn Pattaya at 19.00 hrs. President Peter Schlegel Email: info@rotary-phoenixpattaya.org. Le Rotary Pattaya Marina, seul Rotary Francophone d’Asie, vous accueille les premier et troisième vendredis de chaque mois, début des réunions 19h, à l’hôtel Pullman G Pattaya Wongamat 445/3 Moo 5 – Soi 16 – Pattaya Naklua Road. Venez agir avec le Rotary pour changer des vies. Pierre Yves Eraud Président 2018-2019 Email: < info @rotarypattayamarina.org. Rotary Club of Pattaya (Thai-English) meets at the First Pacific Hotel, Central Road on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. Meetings begin at 19.00 hrs. President Stephen Devereux Email: < stevecarlow@gmail.com> The Thai Stamp Alliance is a new internet and social media group created to share information, including posts of events like Exhibitions
and Auctions. If you live on the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand and have an interest, email thaistampalliance @gmail.com. or find us on Facebook. Post 12146 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America (Ban Chang – U-Tapao, Thailand) meets the second Saturday of each month at 13:00 at Sinthavee Park Condo, 2/ 1 Moo 5, in Ban Chang. If you are interested, please contact Membership Chairman Dan Morgan at <ban changvfw12146membership @gmail.com> or visit website: www.banchang vfwpost12146.org. The Royal British Legion Thailand meets the last Saturday of every month from 2 p.m. at the Tropical Bar on Soi Khao Noi (Watboonsampan near the Temple entrance) in East Pattaya. You do not need to have served in the Armed Forces to become a member and can join in the many social events arranged throughout the year. The Legion’s primary aim is the care and welfare of those who have served and/or their dependents. For general enquiries send email to <secretary@rblthailand.org, www.rblthailand.org>. Alcoholics Anonymous: The Pattaya Group meets Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are closed (alcoholics only) and are held at Soi Skaw Beach (off Pattaya 2nd Rd). Contact Carl 08-456-31671. The Good Morning Pattaya Group meets 9 a.m.
every morning. All meetings are ‘open’: contact 084 564 8479. The Jomtien Group meets every day at noon at Jomtien Long Stay Hotel: Contact, Andrew 086 107 6631. The Scandinavian Group meets on Tuesdays and Fridays 6 p.m. at the Norwegian Seaman’s Church, Thappraya Road Soi 7: contact Hans 085 135 7755 or Rune (Rayong) 089 754 9515. 10.30 a.m. meetings every day at Satree Pattana Centre on Soi Skaw Beach off Second Road. Call 084 564 8479. The Samaritans of Thailand English Help Line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support to the expatriate community. English-speaking staff, trained in crisis intervention will provide active, nonjudgmental and empathetic listening services on the phone. All calls will be handled on an anonymous basis and are free of charge. (02) 713-6791. Overeaters Anonymous The ‘Up to You’ group meets Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the housing area just behind Pan Pan Restaurant in Jomtien on Thappraya Road. Call Steve at 038-364-207(h) or 089-250-1359 (cell) for directions or more information. Narcotics Anonymous Hotline: 082 811 2686. 3 English speaking meetings in Pattaya near Central Festival and 2 in Jomtien each week. Also regular Thai speaking meetings at 12 noon every Sunday, and Persian Farsi speaking meetings at 5.30 pm on Thursdays. Please call the Hotline for details.
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Sailors head to Phuket for 32nd King’s Cup Regatta The 32nd King’s Cup Regatta will once again be hosted from December 1-8, 2018. Asia’s biggest and the most prestigious sailing regatta will be held at its traditional home on the popular resort island of Phuket in southern Thailand and this year the focus will be split between the keelboats, multihulls and the next generation of sailors in the International Dinghy Classes. The regatta is organized by the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Organizing Committee under the auspices of the Pattaya based Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in conjunction with the Yacht Racing Asso-
ciation of Thailand, the Royal Thai Navy and the Province of Phuket. The action will start on 2nd December with registration for all classes and sail measurements with a practice race for keelboats and multihulls, Skipper’s briefing and the Opening Ceremony at Beyond Kata Resort, Phuket. There will be five days of racing for the keelboats and multihulls, with a reserve day on Thursday, 6th December. For the International Dinghy Classes, four consecutive days of racing will start from Wednesday, 5th December. The comprehensive classes contested by
The internationally acclaimed 32nd Phuket King’s Cup Regatta will take place from December 1-8. (Photo/Guy Nowell)
the International Dinghy fleet are Optimist Boys and Girls, Laser 4.7, Laser Radial,
Laser Standard, 420 and 470. Kevin Whitcraft, President of the Organizing Committee
said, “We are pleased to welcome all international and Thai sailors to this year’s regatta, which has long been continuously organized for over three decades. Aside from large fleets of keelboats and multihulls, we have also continued focusing on dinghy fleets. The dinghy class is fast-growing and designed to promote and encourage youth sailing in Thailand. Many of the young sailors competing will go on to join the crews of full-size keelboat and multihull racing teams, and compete in the larger Phuket King’s Cup Regatta in future years.” Race day prize giving will be
presented during the week. The Royal Awards Ceremony will be held on 8th December at Beyond Resort Kata. The Phuket King’s Cup Regatta won the prestigious Asia Boating Awards – Best Asian Regatta in 2016. The award recognized the extraordinary efforts of the organizers of Asia’s premier regatta, in terms of its exceptional organization, promotion, course quality, entry size, competitiveness and social aspects. It was one of many awards the regatta has collected over 32 years. For more information and daily results, visit website: www.kingscup.com.
Pattaya teenager makes his mark in motocross world Keng Na Songkhla Pattaya teenager Atiyuth Tiengthongkam, otherwise known as Nong Aun, walked away from the Kemaman Motocross (KMX) International Challenge last month after being crowned a double junior (up to 15 years) 85cc champion and earning plaudits from all in attendance. Aun, just 15 years old, is a
student at the Aksorn Pattaya Technology College and has been racing bikes since the tender age of 5. He first started to develop an interest in bike racing after observing his father Amornrat, also a motocross rider, compete in events around the country. After being coached by his dad, Nong Aun made rapid progress through the junior ranks and used his time af-
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Atiyuth Tiengthongkam (Nong Aun) was a double champion at the Kemaman Motocross (KMX) international challenge in October 2018.
ter school to practice and hone his riding skills. He became the Thailand 50cc bike champion at both 7 and 9 years of age and success
has followed him at every subsequent level since. Presently, Aun has no main sponsors other than his family who try to coordinate with
Nong Aun competes at the 2017 Eastern Seaboard Championships at Nong Nam Khiao reservoir in Chonburi province. (Photo/Nares Khongton)
friends to help support the young racer and send him to domestic and overseas events, and also Husqvarna Motorcycles, where his dad
works and who supported him with motorcycle usage and arranged his scholarship with the technical college. Continued on page 29
Pattana Sports Club recognized at Asia Sports Awards Sports industry professionals from around the world attended the 2018 SPIA Asia Sports Industry Awards & Conference at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre on November 20. Pattana Golf Club & Resort in Chonburi won two awards at the gala ceremony. The Pattana (C55) Kids Triathlon series received the Silver award for the Best Youth Sports Development Program in Thailand and the Pattana Sport Club won a Bronze award for the Best Sports Event Venue in Thailand.
Eric M. Gottschalk, CEO of MMC Sportz, organizer of the event, commented: “The standard of entries has gotten better every year and this truly reflects the strength and depth in Asia’s sports industry. We have seen professionally operated independent events and organizations alongside some of the biggest brands in the industry, and this is very encouraging for everyone in sports in Asia.” Within Asia there were over 47 countries who applied for the 22 category awards this year from over 400 sport sectors.
Representatives of Pattana Golf Club & Resort receive the bronze award for Best Sports Event Venue in Thailand during the 2018 SPIA Asia – Asia’s Sports Industry Awards gala in Bangkok, November 20.
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