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The “13 th Pattaya Beach Football Cup 2018” will take place this year again from 9. February to 18. February 2018, at the Jomtien Beach stadium. Page 5

 ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 HOT DEALS REAL ESTATETHE PAGESVOICE OF THE PEOPLE 28-31 OF PATTAYA 1 2 THEhttp://www.pattayapeople.com VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 CHIANGMAI NEW YEAR GREETINGS The Rotary Club of Pattaya has presented a basket to club presi- ing their bi-monthly meetings at New Years well wishers from the dent Premprecha Dibbayawan. First Pacific Hotel on Central Rotary Club of Chiangmai San The Pattaya Rotary Club is one Pattaya Road. Sai. Rotarians Donnaphorn of 5 rotary clubs in Pattaya, and Phunkhun and Isawan Wilson the oldest one from 1972, hav-

ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 3 CHARITY CLOTHING FROM HOLLAND On Saturday 6 Januari children of organized a great welcome party music at the pool. There are also the Father Ray Foundation were with food and ice cream at the plans for a bigger Clothing Char- invited by Pattaya Expat Charity pool, with help from Dutch enter- ity next year in Euro Star. Any- Chairman Colin de Jong at the tainers Gerbrand and Theo, and body who want to support the Euro Star Hotel in Jomtien to re- some friends of mister ter Laak, Charity clothing events can con- ceive many clothes from Colin’s who also gave support with Dutch tact Colin, or Pattaya People. Dutch friend and director of clothes. The kids had a great day Telaco, Harrie ter Laak. Harrie out and enjoyed swimming with

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4 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 Continued from page 1 Four special trophies will be land, Ireland, France, Italy and The “13 th Pattaya Beach Foot- awarded: “Fair Play Team of the Germany. ball Cup 2018” will take place this Tournament - The Pisai The organizer Pattaya City Hall year again from 9. February to Panumwan Na Ayuthaya Trophy”, supported by Pattaya People Me- 18. February 2018, at the spe- “Fair Play Player of the Tourna- dia Group, has this year prom- cially for this tournament con- ment - The John Haerum Tro- ised to make the beach football structed beach football stadium phy”, “Top Scoring Player of the stadium bigger, as the many located half way down Jomtien Tournament” and “Goal Keeper spectators last year could not be Beach Road on the beach side of the Tournament”. accommodated in the stands. opposite the market. Press Conference and Group The beach football cup has 12 teams will compete this year, Draw will take place on Monday grown in its popularity year by they are: Holland, Norway, Thai- 5. February 2018, 18.00 PM at year, and is now the biggest inland, England, Ireland, France, the stage on the ground floor at ternational sports event on the Finland, Germany, Russia, Latvia, the Second Road side of Royal year calendar in Pattaya. There Luxembourg and Cameroon. Garden Shopping Plaza. The will be FREE admission all 10 There will also be four girls teams general public are most welcome days of the tournament. competing, with the plan to ex- to attend the Press Conference For further information about the pand the girls beach football and Group Draw. tournament and results of indi- tournament further in the com- Last year the winner of this tour- vidual games, please follow the ing years. The teams are: Retox, nament was Holland, followed by Facebook sites of Pattaya People Crystal, Wongtong and Pattaya Norway, Cameroon, Thailand, Media Group.j City Hall team. Russia, England, Finland, Scot-

ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 5 METER LONG PIZZA MONDAYS

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6 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 PATTAYA PEOPLE Tel.: 0-3842-7585, 0-3842-0707 Office address: Fax: 0-3842-9773 20/15-16 M. 10, Soi Pattaya People Email: [email protected] off South Pattaya Road, Pattaya City Website: www.pattayapeople.com HONORARY ADVISORS THE PATTAYA PEOPLE TEAM General Saiyud Kerdpol Khun Somchai Khunplume Lt. Gen. Suchinda Suthiphong Khun Ittipol Khunplume Office Manager: Khun Tawanya Kantasoponsakul Lt. Gen. Chatchai Tammaraksah Khun Ronakit Ekkasingh Khunying Tidarat Tammaraksah Khun Wutisak Rermkitkarn Lt. Gen. Padoongsaak Padoongnoradaid Khun Verawat Khakhay Cross Media Production Manager: Khun Nawalak Waralert Khun Sansak Ngampiches Khun Wattana Chantanawaranon Khun Chanyut Hengtrakool Pol. Col. Dhamnoon Munkong Dr. Sanya Viravaidya Pol. Col. Suttisak Wantee Khun Atthapon Palkavong Na Ayudhaya Pol. Col. Supachai Phuykaeokam Editor: Khun Laddawan Yingyong Khun Sanga Kitsamrej Pol. Col. Nanthavut Suwanlaong Khun Niran Wattanasartsatorn Pol. Col. Sakrapi Piewpanich Khun Poonpol Kamuttira Pol. Col. Chusak Panusamphorn Legal Advisors: Khun Suthipong Trakulsak, Khun Sornchai Chiewcharn Khun Namchai Devi Pol. Col. Chaiyot Varakjunkiat Khun Sema Jongchaiyo Pol. Col. Suwan Chiewnawintawat Khun Surat Mekavarakul Pol. Col. Chanapat Nawaruk Assistant Office Manager: Khun Suwanna Tochai Khun Piyatidar Mahapiyanon Pol. Col. Jittapon Thongcumvun Khun Bruno C. Keller Pol. Lt. Col. Aroon Promphan BIG DRUG DEALER ARRESTED FAKE BRAND NAME PRODUCTS It was announced by a combined team of Police officers from Pattaya Police and the Narcotics Suppression Police that they had arrested a drug dealer under the name Singtichai Mayam with the nick name “Po Wat Tam” age 34. Confiscated in the raid was 100 gram of Ya-Ice, a Samsung Hero mobile phone, evidence of money transfers, a white Toyota Revo car, a gray Yamaha Fino motorcycle and many more items related to this case. Singtichai who is considered a really big drug A ell known shopping mall in made and the contraband prod- dealer admitted to dealing with Pattaya have rented out space ucts including jeans, hand bags drugs all over the Pattaya and to some small shops who have and other clothing items was banglamung district area, and been selling fake brand name taken away as evidence in the stated that he was supplied the products. A raid conducted by case now being processes for the drugs from a person in Sriracha the Pattaya Police was targeting further court cased following this named “Benz” and that he bought these shops and products of a raid. For any potential buyers of each time between 100 and 1000 value of more than 600,000 baht these fake products it should be grams of ya-ice for a price of was confiscated during the raid. pointed out that buying the prod- 40,000 baht for 100 gram, he Staff and owners of the shops ucts is also a violation of the would then sell on the drugs for tried to flee the scene when the criminal code of Thailand. 50,000 baht per 100 gram. Money police arrived but arrests was was transferred through bank accounts Signtichai said. 200,000 BAHT GOLD CHAIN SNATCHED A Chinese tourist, who is a swimming teacher in his home land, was paying for some street food when a robber on a black Honda Wave 125 motor cycle came from behind and snatched a gold chain from his neck. The Chinese obvi- ously in shock as the value of the gold chain was 200,000 baht cried for help and people helped call for the assistance of the police, who came to the place of the crime, made initial investiga- sive gold chains and be careful tion and now is studying CCTV how you carry hand bags not to cameras to identify the thief. We tempt and thief or snatcher to Dynamic English warn anybody to not wear expen- make you a victim of a robbery. Speaking Lawyer 35 years experience and over 4,000 cases tried! If you want someone who knows his way around the legal system in Thailand then you should work with me. If you need to communicate with your lawyer in English you are with the right lawyer. I specialize in the following areas of the law: Family Law – marriage, divorce, child custody. Debt Collection. Criminal Law – Bounced Cheques, Narcotics, Capital Offenses, and all detective works – Have tried and won 4 murder cases. Watch out for so-called bogus lawyers, they appear to be lawyers but they are not. Ask me and I can tell you how to spot them. If you want a real lawyer then you have come to the right place.

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ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 7 ILLEGAL BUILDINGS INTO CANAL NIGHT CLUBS RAIDED Two night spots on Pattaya Third Road was raided by a combined task force team of district officers and police under the leadership of Pichet Tammahon, the Permanent Secretary of Banglamung District. The two entertainment places were “Larn Silapin Esan” and the The “Klong Nok Yang” canal in permits from the Harbor depart- “Talk 99”, both these places are Naklua was the target of inspec- ment or other authorities or dis- known in Thailand as “pubs” how- tion by the Pattaya Deputy Mayor mantle the structures. ever the term a “pub” in Thailand Wichian Pongpanit and the Actions have also been taken to means a nightclub with music and Ampheur Banglamung Palad relocate people who are living some entertainment, not like a Praphan Pratumchompo, as re- illegally on public land into af- family friendly pub in the western ports has emerged that garbage fordable housing projects. sense. has been dumped in to the ca- In connection with the canal in- The task force stated to the press nal and a massive illegal con- spection it also was mentioned that the two places had indeed struction of houses into the ca- that the state of the environment broken the law, by opening after nal has emerged over time. and cleanliness of the canals of People who apparently have vio- our city and public areas has official closing hours, and charged with operating with- lated the law have 180 days to improved a lot. and having underage out a proper license. either produce valid construction guests drinking. The “Talk 99” was full of custom- When the partying ers on the day of the raid and the guests at “Larn police informed us that this place Silapin Esan” saw has a lot of staff and customers the police entering who are lesbians. This place was the place it went into charges with serving alcohol to a chaos of people people under the legal age of 18 trying to run away and operating after normal open- from the law en- ing hours. forcement. The manager was arrested

8 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 FIRE IN THE SAUNA ROOM HAPPY BIRTHDAY “MUGGI” A serious fire alarm came from a popular North Pattaya Hotel as a sauna room in the sports resort had caught fire. The fire started on the second floor where the hotel has been renovating the sauna rooms and it is speculated that the cause could be that a guest has turned the sauna at a too high temperature. The area Danish regular visitor to Pattaya a happy birthday with many has a lot of wood materials and for many years “Muggi” cel- more to come. that off course helped expand the ebrated his 75th birthday at PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL fire, but 8 fire trucks and good “Favoritten Restaurant” in Soi CHURCH work from the fire men got the Buakhao, the many invited Sunday Morning English Service fire to a stop within 30 minutes. guests enjoyed the famous Dan- 10.30am. Everyone welcome. During the fire chaos broke out ish food buffet of this very suc- 21/1 Soi 61 Sukhumvit Road, among the tourists staying at the cessful restaurant. Pattaya Central Pattaya. Pastor Daniel hotel and that and traffic in the People Join the Danish commu- Krynauw. 089 235 8912 or 038 nity in Pattaya to wish this very area had to be managed. The himself came to the site of the 231 104. District Chief Officer of fire and promised that the cause popular and generous person Banglamung Narit Niramayawong of the fire would be investigated. REDEMPTORIST CENTER Sunday Eucharistic Mass in Thai at 8.30am. English at 10am in the Mahatai Chapel. 086 417 5245.

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ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 9 THE SOUVENIR SHIRT

TheSAFETY recent incident where a boat AT SEA caught fire near Phi Phi island causing death and injury to many tourists made the Thai government take action to order all local authorities around the country to increase safety for all es- A limited edition of souvenir dium during the tournament and pecially tourists on the sea. shirts are being produced fir this at the Pattaya People Media In Pattaya the head of the Tour- years “13 th Pattaya Beach Foot- Group office near Tukcom com- ist Police announced that in co- ball Cup 2018” and will be sold puter center in South Pattaya. ordination with the Harbor de- at cost price 275 baht st the sta- 038-427-585. partment, military and other authorities inspections would now take place on an increased scale, for boats of any kind operating VALENTINE’S DAY from our city. From the first inspections it was discovered that some boats was operated commercially without a proper licence, it must be mentioned that any foreigners are prohibited from being involved in any sea operation as this kind of job is reserved for Thais only. GAMBLING DENS RAIDED for gambling. It had come to knowledge of the Banglamung District Chief that two gambling dens was operating in very modest venues. A sub- sequent raid at the places re- This Valentine’s Day, the Man- special lady and a souvenir pho- sulted in the arrest of 29 gam- tra team will whisk you away to tograph in a nice frame. Dinner blers, 3,830 baht in cash, playing the most romantic spot in town price is 2,999 THB per couple. cards and other gambling equip- – an intimate table for two with For more information and res- ment. Out of the 29 gamblers ar- a divine five-course “Fall in Love” ervations, please call +66 (0) rested 24 was females. The po- menu accompanied by acoustic 3842 9591 or email: mantra- lice will now make further inves- violin entertainment. Red roses pattaya.com. tigation and get all the suspects and L’Occitane gift set for the prosecuted. DISCOVER LUXURIOUS CHINESE NEW YEAR DINING On Friday, 16 February, Chinese a four-course dinner menu at Chef Paitoon Junjua and his 899 THB per person. team invite you to Mantra Res- For more information and restaurant and Bar, which has won ervations, please call +66 (0) awards from Tripadvisor for 3842 9591 or email: mantra- Even that many Thai love gam- Pattaya, people with a gaming seven consecutive years, to cel- pattaya.com. bling and there has been so much desire must still go to neighbor- ebrate Chinese New Year with talk about a future casino in ing countries to satisfy their lust

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10 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 DR.KAMALJIT SINGH’S HEALTH TIPS:- ARE YOU COVERED? How your Diet Affects Your that keeps skin supple. They’re Skin found in carb and in fish like tuna 1. If you eat too much sugar, you and salmon. You can get them in can get “Wrinkles”. It’s hard to plant oils, nuts, and soy, too. But stop the fine lines, wrinkles, dull if your diet doesn’t include ani- tint. The sugar in your blood likes mal protein you shall have lower to bind with proteins that keep levels of them. skin firm and smooth. Sugar from 5. More vitamin A in your blood processed foods is the bad stuff. means less of your skin’s natural The natural sugars in fruits and oils, known as sebum, Butternut vegetables aren’t harmful, and squash, cantaloupe, carrots these foods give your skin helpful green leafy vegetables, mangoes, When we were younger, we all Road’s “pedestrian” crossings antioxidants, too. pumpkins and sweet potatoes are thought we were 10 foot tall and any evening. The message is just 2. You have to drink a lot of wa- rich sources of it. bulletproof. We were wrong. that none of us are above the risk ter to keep your skin healthy, yes 6. Nearly half of people with this Many of you have already found of ill health or injury. your skin needs moisture to look skin condition say it’s a trigger. this out with cardiac conditions, The important word in that last and feel its best. 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You can- is still the chance of getting run not live without insurance in this CONJUNCTIVITIS (RED EYE) over attempting the 50 meter country. · If conjunctiva is inflamed, an always keep your hand clean. dash across Pattaya Second by Dr.Iain Corness Ophthalmologist will advise using Bacterial Conjunctivitis has symp- eyes drop to treat the inflamma- toms similar to Virus Conjunctivi- tion. tis; redness, irritation, pain and · Pain reduction medicine to be produces thick or yellow discharge used such as Paracetamol to re- that makes the eyelids stick to- duce the pain and irritation gether. Bacterial Conjunctivitis has · Use cotton bud/pad with clean no sudden symptoms like Virus water (soak a cotton bud in clean Conjunctivitis because Bacterial water) clean around the eyelids to Conjunctivitis spreads from person remove all discharge. Wearing to person and not a virus outbreak. sunglasses to reduce the irritation The bacteria can be treated by from the light. Avoid using eye pad antibiotic eye drops when it occurs to cover the infected eye because but if the symptom gets worse, an it will make the inflammation Ophthalmologist will advise the worse. Avoid wearing contact lens application of eye drops more of- until the eyes are completely ten generally every 1-2 hours, and Conjunctivitis outbreaks mostly irritation, sensitivity to light, wa- settled. Rest your eyes as much every 4-6 hours when the symp- occur during the rainy season. tering eye, swelling and clear dis- as possible. Avoiding conjunctivi- tom subside. With an eye oint- What is Conjunctivitis? And how charge. Conjunctivitis will occur in tis infection is very important be- ment, usually apply before bedtime can it occur? one eye and infect to the other eye cause the virus transmits easily but in order to leave the medicine in Dr. Bundit Leethanaporn Ophthal- within 2-3 days and will last 10- there is no specific treatment for place all night. An eye ointment mologist, Bangkok Hospital 14 days. this virus up until now. The infec- will cause blurred vision if applied Pattaya, explains that conjunctivi- In some cases, after the conjunction is prevalent in the communi- in the day time. The condition will tis is inflammation of the conjunctivitis gets better complications can ties, workplaces etc. The ways to be better within 2-3 days after tiva. The most common causes occur such as Keratitis that makes protect and stop the spread from being treated and will be com- of conjunctivitis are viruses and the person have blurred vision or this virus are: pletely settled within 1 week. bacterial that spread around irritation. The symptoms will oc- · Isolate the infected patient; in- Other ways of treatment and pro- homes and schools. cur during 7-10 days right after the fected children and adults need to tection are much the same with Viral Conjunctivitis conjunctivitis becomes obvious. stay home to avoid spreading the Virus Conjunctivitis. Viral Conjunctivitis is easily and Keratitis can last for a month if it virus to their colleagues. Apart from the above mentioned rapidly spread through direct con- does not get proper treatment. · Do not touch or rub the inflamed symptoms, it can be found in other tact, sharing items, coughing and As Virus Conjunctivitis is infection eye because the virus can be trans- eye diseases such as Glaucoma, breathing. Viral Conjunctivitis will by virus, antiviral medication may mitted from objects to persons, Corneal Infection or Uveitis. Once occur within 1-2 days after infec- not be able to treat the condition and do not share facial and hand you notice the redness, see your tion. Once conjunctivae becomes completely. The different ways of towels or clothes with the infected Ophthalmologist for the proper red, the virus can be transmitted treatment will be considered ac- person, and cover your mouth treatment and do not buy over the to others for 2 weeks. Infected cording to the patient’s conditions when coughing. counter medications. person will have sudden redness, such as · Wash your hands with soap and

ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 11 Pattaya City Hall: Bus Station: (North Pattaya Road) (North Pattaya Road) Tel.: 0-3825-3100 Tel.: 0-3823-1142 Pattaya City Call Center: 1337 Pattaya Van (South Pattaya) Pattaya Police Station: Tel.: 08-2796-4417-8 CROSSWORD NO.598 (Corner of Soi 9 and Beach Road) Tel.: 191, 0-3842-9325, Thai Airways International 0-3842-0802/5, 08 2799 9111 (Beach Road, Dusit Resort) Banglamung Police Station: Tel.: 0-3842-0995/7 (Sukhumvit Highway) U-Tapao International Air- Tel.: 0-3822-1801, port 0-3822-1331, 0-3822-2100 Tel.: 03824-5595 Nongprue Police Station:  Tel.: 0-3824-9843 Rotary Club of Pattaya Immigration Police: Monday meetings 19.00 PM at (Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road) Town-in-Town Hotel, Central Tel.: 0-3825-2751-4 Road Hotline: 1178 Tel.: 0-3842-7585 Tourist Police: (Phratamnak Road, near Jogging Lost or Stolen Credit Cards: Park) American Express Bangkok: Tel.: 1155, 0-3842-5937, Tel.: 0-2273-5544, 0-2273-5522 0-3842-9371 Diners Club: Highway Police: Tel.: 0-2238-3660, 0-2232-4111 (Sukhumvit Highway, near South Master Card: Pattaya Road) Tel.: 0-2232-2484, 0-2260-8572 Tel.: 0-3839-2001, 0-3842-5440, Visa Card: 1169 Tel.: 0-2252-2212, 0-2263-2094 Marine Police: Thomas Cook: Tel.: 0-3842-3666 Tel.: 0-2256-2816/9

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ACROSS DOWN 7 A long (usually round) rod of wood (4) 1 Vegetable (6) 8 Having legal authority (8) 2 (prefix) half or partial (4) 9 Subject to change (8) 3 Hired hands who tend cattle (7) 10 Taxis (4) 4 Frequently (5) 11 Fearlessly (6) 5 Frozen dessert (3-5) 13 Examinations (5) 6 Burrowing animal-talk incessantly (6) 15 Metallic element (4) 12 Lower, make less (8) 17 A quick lock (7) 14 Freed from any question of guilt (7) 20 The capacity for rational thought (13) 16 Pretend not to see (6) 22 Pushing down force (8) 18 A person who is older than you are (6) 23 The expression on a person’s face (4) 19 Give out (5) 21 A small replica of a person; used as a toy (4)

12 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 GAME EASY GAME MEDIUM

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ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 13 WONDER WHEEL DEN OF THIEVES FIFTY SHADES FREED

Summary: In the hustle and bustle of 1950s Coney Island, where Summary: “Den of Thieves” is a gritty Los Angeles crime saga which Summary: The third installment of the ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ trilogy. the buzzing crowd comes and goes trudging slowly over the wooden follows the intersecting and often personally connected lives of an boardwalks, silent stories of the everyday toilers who give life to the elite unit of the LA County Sheriff’s Dept. and the state’s most suc- THE COMMUTER attraction unfold. Somewhere in a clam bar, there’s the sad waitress cessful bank robbery crew as the outlaws plan a seemingly impos- Ginny, a one-time actress and now a suffering wife who’s been given sible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank of downtown Los Angeles. a second chance by the side of the well-intentioned but uncouth car- ousel operator, Humpty. On the other hand, there’s Humpty’s 26- RED SPARROW year-old estranged daughter, Carolina, who left the familial nest and a preordained future seeking adventure as a mobster’s wife; only to return home with her wings broken, begging for forgiveness. And from the lifeguard’s high tower, where all is in plain sight, the young and charming lifesaver and hopeful playwright, Mickey, is the inad- vertent but potent catalyst that binds everything together. Shattered dreams, reckless love and betrayal, all under the bright lights of Coney Island.

BLACK PANTHER

Summary: A businessman is caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute home.

Summary: Ballerina Dominika Egorova is recruited to ‘Sparrow Summary: T’Challa, after the death of his father, the King of Wakanda, School’ a Russian intelligence service where she is forced to use her returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African na- body as a weapon. But her first mission, targeting a CIA agent, threat- tion to succeed to the throne and take his rightful place as king. ens to unravel the security of both nations.

14 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 IMMIGRATION ACT In the past we have written about fice and is processed by their dis- This does not count as extradi- no time to act as the process re- immigration in our articles before, cretion. Now we have found a tion as you are not being returned quires o outside approval. The in that case it was regarding im- similar but different kind of im- to your home country, but I be- method used by the authorities mediate expedition. If you are a migration case, our client was a lieve this is worse. At least if you is usually a house visit requiring foreigner here in Thailand and UK citizen who had come to live are returned to your home you the accused to go with them to there is an arrest warrant issued and work here in Thailand. One will have the full rights and pro- the immigration office in Bangkok, in your home country, the immi- day a warrant of arrest was is- tection provided by the govern- when asked under what charges gration department has the au- sued for him but it did not come ment and justice system, this may they state that they don’t know thority to arrest you and send you from his home country, it came not be the case if you are sent to but they just have to bring you back to your country straight from Australia. The procedure is another foreign country. I believe in. They will bring you to a local away with no need for any court almost the same with the man this is an unfair law as it leaves police station to process the evi- proceedings. This process is ex- being arrested followed by end- lawyers almost powerless to as- dence of your arrest; usually this tremely fast as it is all internally ing them to face charges in Aus- sist these cases as it skips the will only take five minutes after the police or the immigration de- only half a day can make your executed by the immigration of- tralia without any court hearing. court process and there is almost which they will bring you to the partment, we don’t recommend future change drastically. If you immigration office in Suan Plu. you to do anything bad or wrong are sent to another foreign coun- After being processed you will be but you may have to act for your try to answer charges and are taken to the airport straight away own survival. The negotiations proven innocent, you will still be and will wait there until you get with the police are very private blacklisted and not allowed back a plane ticket. and confidential, the procedure of to Thailand. This law and treat- During this limited time frame you your case is not fixed and there ing people like this is very unjust, will have to contact your lawyer are many ways to negotiate and as a lawyer I still don’t understand to get them to submit an urgent settle. why they have a law like this that appeal stating that you need to By constitutional law it is unfair does not exist anywhere in the know what charges are being to arrest someone like this, at world, I sincerely disagree with filed and what is going to hap- least they have the right to know his law and this procedure. I be- pen to them. This is a crucial pro- what they are being charged with lieve that to decide who is inno- cess as submitting an appeal will and be allowed to fight to prove cent or guilty is in the courtroom, delay the proceedings from one their innocence. Usually a law like we should be able to protect our- to two weeks, giving you valuable this is created to catch terrorists selves here in Thailand first. time to negotiate with the au- but it is difficult to decide who is thorities. If you can remember and isn’t one. On cases like this it To contact the Lawyer please call: from all of my articles I have is imperative to act fast, being 08-9911-1199 or email: never say any bad things about late or submitting anything late by [email protected]

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16 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 SUPER BLUE BLOOD MOON MERIT MAKING CEREMONY 2018 The night sky had a display in “I know some people did not like store on Wednesday 31 Janu- the term supermoon, since it’s not ary, with a lunar event being always obvious how much bigger called the “Super blue blood it is,” said Dr Schmoll. moon”. The supermoon should appear For Australia, Asia and some parts about 7% larger than average and of the US and Eastern Europe, about 15% brighter. there was a lunar eclipse, as the But this particular view of our sat- Earth passed between the Sun and ellite, which remains the only ob- the Moon. ject to which we have sent humans On the very same night, our only beyond Earth, comes at a time of natural satellite entered the clos- resurgence for lunar exploration. est point to us in its elliptical orbit. Back to the Moon? It is also the second full Moon of In December, US President Donald the month, commonly called a blue Trump announced his intention to Management executives and ing merit ceremony for 2018 moon. return to the Moon - directing Nasa staff members of two Centara New Year. This ceremony for The eclipse began at 10:51 GMT to plan a crewed mission to the resorts located in Pattaya, led by brings good, happiness, quality and ended at 16:08 GMT. lunar surface for the first time Jonas Sjostedt, General Man- of the next life and prosperity The word “blood” has been used since 1972. ager of Centara Pattaya Hotel of the hotel and our family to describe the deep red colour of India’s space agency, ISRO, is set and Centara Nova Hotel & Spa throughout the year. the sunlight that passes through to launch and land a rover on the Pattaya joined together to mak- Earth’s atmosphere to illuminate lunar surface later in 2018. This our celestial neighbour. year should also see the launch of Supermoon watching China’s Chang’e 5 mission, which This red glow was produced by the aims to return Moon samples to national collaboration, modelled on may not be as dramatic as the same effect that gave us blue skies Earth for the first time since 1976. the approach it had taken to build term might make it sound. and red sunsets, Dr Shannon Dr Katherine Joy, a lunar scientist and operate the International But, he said, we could still learn Schmoll, director of Abrams Plan- from the University of Manches- Space Station. much from the event. etarium in Michigan, said. ter, said we were now seeing a “That’s what makes the Moon “The details of how the sunlight “Some sunlight is skimming “global revival in lunar exploration” ideal - it’s only three days away,” we see reflected from the Moon through the Earth’s atmosphere on she hoped would lay the founda- said Dr Joy. during eclipse has been altered, its way to the Moon, and it also tions for human exploration and a “You can do all of those things and scattered and absorbed on its way gets refracted or bent towards the lunar base. plan ahead for where you would through our atmosphere, and how Moon a little bit,” she said. “We’d even like to know if there go next, but retaining that infra- this is affected by, for example, “So, we have this process of fil- are spaces in underground cham- structure around the Moon.” volcanic eruptions or even meteor tering out the blue light and leav- bers that could be used as sub- In an online article about the showers, are still being studied,” ing the red light to see. surface locations for underground event, Prof Tim O’Brien, from he said. “And then having that light bent a bases that could be protected from Jodrell Bank Observatory, in One thing all the scientists I spoke little bit toward the Moon.” the radiation environment,” she Cheshire, admits to being con- to agree on is it is worth venturing Dr Schmoll said the coincidence of told BBC News. flicted about the excitement sur- out to look up at the night sky these three lunar events was a The key to this new age of lunar rounding the so-called whenever it is clear, because ev- “good excuse to go out and look science - particularly human ex- supermoon, because the differ- ery view of the Moon is super. at the night sky”. ploration - Dr Joy said, was inter- ence in the Moon’s apparent size BURAPA BIKE WEEK

ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 17 NEXT WEEK FOR ARIES: (Born between 21st March & 20th April) There is no full moon in NEXT WEEK FOR LIBRA: (Born between 23rd September & 22nd October) February may not February this year, but don’t feel deprived. February 1 is the day after a full moon and February have a full moon this year, but February 1 is the day after a full moon and February 28 is the day 28 is the day before one. Get more done than you might imagine as the month starts and as it before one. Emotions could fluctuate wildly at those times, so plan accordingly. The new moon winds down. The moon conjoins Mars in fiery Sagittarius on the eighth. Connect with a large (and solar eclipse) on the fifteenth is yours to get more playful and creative. No blahs allowed. number of people and come out on top. The new moon (and solar eclipse) on February 15 is Do what makes you happy and turns on your inner light. It might be something that you’ve loved packed with people and social interaction. Meet some new people and let them show you some for a long time. On February 21, the Venus-Neptune conjunction in emotional Pisces could new and exciting places and events. Lead the pack some other time. reinvigorate a stalled romance or open your eyes and heart to an unexpected love interest. NEXT WEEK FOR TAURUS: (Born between 21st April & 20th May) There is no full moon this Remember to love yourself, too. month, but February 1 is the day after a full moon and February 28 is the day before one. NEXT WEEK FOR SCORPIO: (Born between 23rd October & 21st November) This month has no People may be more socially and emotionally active as the month starts and as it ends. Venus full moon, but February 1 is the day after one and February 28 is the day before one. Expect enters Pisces on the tenth, and romance and your social life could turn sweeter and more emotions to be high at the beginning and the end of the month. The new moon (and solar compassionate. Love and friendship are everywhere. The new moon (and solar eclipse) on eclipse) on the fifteenth could raise a family issue that is ready to be resolved. Admire a smart February 15 could give you a big opportunity at work or out in public. Be self-assured and ready solution and use it, no matter who thinks of it (probably you, though). On February 27, Venus to speak up at just the right moment. Your words will be heard and your efforts valued. sextiles Pluto to add a heavy dose of excitement and sassiness to an otherwise ordinary day. It NEXT WEEK FOR GEMINI: (Born between 21st May & 20th June) This month has no full moon, could very well be a romantic encounter. but February 1 is the day after one and February 28 is the day before one. Expect people to be NEXT WEEK FOR SAGITTARIUS: (Born between 22nd November & 21st December) Last month energized and emotionally engaged at the beginning and end of the month. For the new moon had two full moons and next month will, too. Rest up after a possibly hyper February 1, and (and solar eclipse) on the fifteenth, your world could get bigger and give you more room to brace yourself for a busy February 28. The new moon (and solar eclipse) on the fifteenth will move and breathe. It might be time to finally start something special that you’ve been putting keep you hopping with friends and fun close to home. Younger friends or relatives may think they off. It won’t be a matter of money that has been delaying you. You could see a dream come true can run circles around you, but they’re out of their league. Introduce them to an old perennial when Mercury conjoins Neptune on February 25. favorite treat or activity. The Moon-Jupiter quincunx on February 24 might cause a few moments NEXT WEEK FOR CANCER: (Born between 21st June & 22nd July There is no full moon this of self-doubt. Don’t let anything throw you off your game. You’ve got things under control. month, but February 1 is the day after a full moon and February 28 is the day before one. Be NEXT WEEK FOR CAPRICORN: (Born between 22nd December & 19th January) There will be no ready to see hearts being worn on sleeves at the beginning and end of the month. The new full moon in February. There were two in January, and there will two next month. This could moon (and solar eclipse) on the fifteenth encourages you to respect your own talents and make February 1 and February 28 more romantic than usual, so be prepared. The new moon strengths. Someone may come for advice or other help, and you will easily have it for them. If (and solar eclipse) on the fifteenth shines on your finances and moneymaking skills. Make the a difficulty arises, don’t overthink it. You’ve got this. Mercury enters Pisces on February 17. Be most of your networking connections. A friend or co-worker may step in with a good suggestion happy to think less of yourself and a bit more of others. or helping hand. If something is lost or goes away, it will be replaced by something better. On NEXT WEEK FOR LEO: (Born between 23rd July & 22nd August) February 1 is the day after a full February 25, the sun sextiles Saturn and nudges you toward greater authority and respect. moon, and February 28 is the day before one. Hearts could be beating faster at the beginning You’ve paid for this in advance. and end of the month. There may be no full moon this month, but the new moon (and solar NEXT WEEK FOR AQUARIUS: (Born between 20th January & 18th February) There is no full eclipse) on the fifteenth is positioned to bring a new love or business associate into your life. A moon this month. However, there were two in January and there will be two in March, so don’t possible partner could be right around the corner. Don’t blink. If you think you’re burned out on feel deprived. February 13 is Mardi Gras, with a Sun-Uranus sextile. There is a possibility of wild love, it won’t help to hide. The sun enters Pisces on February 18. Be more generous with your and crazy fun in a big way. The new moon (and solar eclipse) on the fifteenth is packed with time, but stay within reasonable bounds. charm, smarts, and maybe the return of a few old habits, for good or ill. No matter how you feel, NEXT WEEK FOR VIRGO: (Born between 23rd August & 22nd September) There is no full moon the world wants you to be upbeat and have fun. On February 26, the moon-Uranus square could in February this year. February 1 is the day after a full moon, and February 28 is the day before cause second thoughts. Don’t be too hard on yourself. one. People may be passionate and emotionally plugged in as the month begins and as it ends. NEXT WEEK FOR PISCES: (Born between 19th February & 20th March) February has no full The new moon (and solar eclipse) on the fifteenth brings some emotional calm and balance to moon this year. That’s okay. February 1 is the day after one and February 28 is the day before your daily routine. Rediscover a clever little fix that improves everything from paying the bills on one. Feelings are high and hearts are full as the month begins and as it ends. The new moon time to feeding the cat. Look forward to an efficient month. On February 25, the Mercury- (and solar eclipse) on the fifteenth is a precious, private time for you, even if you’re busier than Neptune conjunction can make sense of a fond desire or wish. usual. Save time and energy to reflect on what is happening to and around you - and what it all really means to you. On February 21, Venus conjoins Neptune in Pisces for possibly the most romantic, dreamy day of the year. Don’t float away. MOBILE PHONE THIEF BEACH GARBAGE PROBLEM A long stretch of the Pattaya beach front is undergoing a face lift with a budget of more than 400 million bath involved in a massive sand fill. The private con- tractors have put up a metal fence and the project is now planned to start in March, unfortunately there has been several delays and behind the iron fence garbage, dead rats and birds is piling up, Pattaya police was informed that when the victim was a sleep in also homeless people has been good citizens had caught a thief her room. Pratumreak ia s friend living here causing further pollu- in the middle of Soi Buakhao 18 of a friend of the victim and he tion of food leftovers etc. in Central Pattaya. The suspect came into the room and This problem has been exposed was a 19 year old Pratumreak snatched the mobile phone off on social media giving potential Fuktong who was in possession her hand and stated to run off, visitors and tourists the wrong of a Samsung mobile phone. as the victim shouted for help image of the Pattaya beach, in- Also at the scene was Miss good citizens caught the thief, deed an embarresment to our Luksika Pumgan age 18 who who admitted the crime to the city. stated that she was the victim police and was taken to the po- of a theft of this Samsung mo- lice station for legal procedings. bile phone. The incident happen

18 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 OVERSTAYERS ARRESTED CHINESE NEW YEAR The Chonburi Immigration Police Tanzania. Group announced from their head quar- Three: 14 illegal ters in Soi 5 off Jomtien Beach migrants who Road at a press conference that came to Thailand over 100 foreigners of various to take on jobs that nationalities had been arrested is by law prohibited for overstaying the visa in the to Thai citizens. country during the period be- A word of warning tween the 25 December and the for any foreigners 25 January. is to make sure The arrested foreigners could be that you never separated into 3 groups: Group overstay your visa one: 38 people who came into as it can result in Thailand for a holiday but over- large fines, some- stayed. Group two: 50 people who times even in jail came to the country for prostitu- terms and “black tion or human trafficking from listing” from enter- following countries: Laos, ing Thailand in the Uganda, Kenya, Madagascar and future.

On Friday, 16 February, Chinese with braised black chicken and Chef Paitoon Junjua and his young pork sparerib, Hong Kong team invite you to Mantra Res- Fried rice with garlic and taurant and Bar, which has won roasted duck at 899 THB per awards from Tripadvisor for person. seven consecutive years, to cel- For more information and res- ebrate Chinese New Year with a ervations, please call +66 (0) four-course dinner menu such as 3842 9591 or email: mantra- Shrimp cake with plum sauce, pattaya.com. Shitake mushroom clear soup NATIONAL CHILDREN DAY Centra by Centara Maris Resort Jomtien hosted activities on Children Day at 16.00 hours. Pool area on Saturday 13th January 2018. The event is for Children Day celebration and encourage to great relationship in family, support to kids for thinking and join actives. Centra Maris Team and Super Hero dancing time with Giraffe song, Duck song and Baby Shark. Entertain activities by Magic Show by Khun Add, Food and Bever- age, QuizUp game, Musical Chairs game. There are also snacks which is popcorn, cotton candy, popsicle and Trampoline for children to enjoy throughout the event. The children’s day activities are well supported and interested by the guests and the family.

ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 19 WINNER AT SOGGY EMERALD INDIAN MAN ATTACKED Pattaya Police received a report that an Indian man had been as- saulted on Pattaya Walking Street. When the officers arrived at the place of the assault they found the victim a Mr. Shrivasia Varakul age 27 bleeding from his mouth, and an arrest was made of Hanarong Ninphoong, a staff from the Nang Nual Seafood restaurant. According to the victim he was walking down Walking street and when he passed the Friday, February 02, Emerald To top it off it was a slow round seafood restaurant Hanarong – St, Paul and Jim Win at with the last group finishing at came straight at him and in a Soggy Emerald dusk. Several Tropical Golfers drunken stage started to give him It was “Two-Two” day and a gave up after nine holes, but some fist. When the police asked new month for the PSC Tropical most stuck it out and some were the suspect why he did what he Golfers, and to kick it off we re- rewarded. Emerald is a difficult did, he was in a very drunken turned to the interesting and but well designed course, so the state and just kept on swearing slightly difficult Emerald Golf conditions made it extra chal- and shouting. Course. Twenty five intrepid lenging. How did the best of the This kind of behavior of local golfers made the trip, and a few best finish? people against visitors to our city were happy for the later than A-Flight (0-20): Paul really is damaging the image of usual tee time, using the extra Weatherley (c/h 20) continued Pattaya, and we can only hope hour to sleep or get in another his fine form and had the best that the police will deal with this couple cups of brew. We haven’t score of the day with 38 points case in a serious manner. played this course in a while, and on a difficult course in difficult for some occasional visitors it conditions. Awesome Paul! might be measured in years, so Mashi Kaneta (17) was next with a good choice. 36 points, followed by John Some days you win, and some Davis (14) edging out Landis days you lose. With all the golf Brooks (10) on count-back at 34 and golfers in the area its amaz- points. ing things usually go smooth, but B-Flight (21+): Jim Ferris (27) CHINESE RESTAURANT OWNER ARRESTED once in a while...! We arrived and Gordon Clegg (25) tied on Pattaya police and the Tourist at a crowded course - so much an impressive 37 points with Jim police held a press conference so that many had to wait for taking first on count-back. regarding the arrest of a Chinese caddies to finish a round or get Torsten Bischoff (26) was next restaurant owner who had been called into work on short notice. with 35 and Colm Mullen (26) employing 8 illegal Burmese mi- Eventually everyone had their finished his flights honor roll with grant. All had overstayed their helper, and just as the first group 33 points. Way to stick with it visa, and had no valid work per- was ready to hit it started to guys! mit. The action by the local po- drizzle. That was to be the rou- Best Nine (non winner): Tom lice followed the Thai Deputy tine all day; drizzle, sometimes Herrington and Gordon Maher Prime Ministers appeal to follow rather heavy, then a few holes won the best non-winning 9 hole the law regarding employment of of easy going, then rain again. scores. illegal migrants. The Chinese restaurant owner now face a fine for each illegal migrant of between 400,000 and 800,000 baht.

High ranking officers of local authorities including police and the CRIME PREVENTION Banglamung district administration went to inspect “I am Laemchabang” a popular night spot, regarding opening hours, underage customers, illegal drug use and dangerous weapons. Drug tests of the customers was done and a thorough search of all corners of the place was conducted, the good news is that no violations of the law was found, and we hope that other entertainment places will follow the good example of this place.

20 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 REFERENCE 2018 CHARITY CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT As those that made it to Khao dinner at the Holiday Inn on the available and you would be more Kheow Golf will know, the com- 13th February 2018 than welcome. Just to add that petition today had to be cancelled I would like to give my sincere this is our biggest charity func- due to the heavy rain that flooded thanks to all who tried to support tion of the year and all proceeds many areas including fairways today’s function and ask you to go to deserving charities, please and greens. The first tee was please continue and come along help us help them! postponed for one hour in the to the reorganized event in Feb- We will now commence the or- hope that conditions would im- ruary. We are aware that this may ganizing of the next tournament prove. at 0800 the first groups not be possible for all due to other and details will be released as commenced play and within a commitments. Those who cannot soon as possible. Any comments very short time the rain increased make the new date and have al- or concerns can be directed to and it was realized that it would ready paid can receive a refund myself through the office. not be possible to hold a competi- by contacting the Pattaya Sports Kind regards tive tournament. Club office. maybe behind today’s Ron Gale After discussions with the golf dark clouds there may be brighter Pattaya Sports Club Golf Chair- course it has been agreed that the moments with players who could man Charity Classic will now be re- not make today’s event given an [email protected] scheduled for Monday 12th Feb- opportunity to attend the Febru- 099 286 1324 ruary 2018 and the presentation ary tournament. There are places POLO FOR CHARITY

The Thai Polo & Equestrian Club Grimm Thai Polo Open 2018” was Royal Highness Princess Maha worlds best international polo laysia. Other teams participating team from China. Many VIPS both located in eastern back land to the name of the tournament and Chakri Sirindhorn. This yearly players. Winners of the tourna- was: the Thai Polo team, the Axus locals and from Bangkok attended Pattaya was the venue for yet an- it was raising charity funds for the tournament provides excellent ment was the “Royal Pahang team from China, the 22BR team the this high society event. other Polo match involving world Chitralada School. The winning competition and entertainment team” from Malaysia, followed by from Hong Kong, and the Fast Fish class athletes. The “Carrier B. team received a trophy from Her with participation of some of the “La Familia team” also from Ma-

ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 21 CHINESE NEW YEAR, 16 February 2018 in Pattaya heart at our Seafood BBQ buffet specializing in Korean & Japanese PATTAYA PLAYERS. You are more creative and funnier than you cuisine at Flames restaurant includes a glass of sparkling rose wine think you are. Prove it to yourself and free flow of soft drinks. At Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort at the Pattaya Players’ FREE COM- Pattaya,Tel.: 038 714 981 EDY IMPROV WORKSHOP every Wednesday at 7 PM at the White Honda LPGA Thailand : 22 – 25 February 2018 Horse Pub, Eastern Grand Palace Hotel, Soi Khao Talo (GPS Loca- tion: 12.909871,100. 900562 (la,ln)). Create original theatre comedy instantly, under the direc- tion of award-winning playwright VALENTINE’S DAY 14 February 2018 Celebrate with your sweet- and director Sheldon Penner. Play theatre games and perform for one another in a friendly, no-pressure, supportive environment. Everybody welcome, aged 12 or over. No experience necessary. Just the desire to play, laugh and have fun! For more information and to reserve a place on the ses- at Siam Country Club Pattaya, Old Course, Ticket: www.hondalpga sion, please contact Sheldon at [email protected]. thailand.com

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AKVAVIT GRILL & BAR Taco/Tex-Mex L’ITALIANO Italian Restaurant and Pub. MEGABREAK weekly pool tournaments! Buffet every Friday from 6.30pm to Fine Italian Dining with a sea view setting Tuesday: Ladies 9 ball handicap (8.30pm); 9.30pm: 385 baht. 20% discount on on Walking Street, in South Pattaya. Wednesday: 10 ball handicap (4pm); Thurs- beer and wine by the glass. Daily In- Appetizers from 150 baht. Main Courses day (7pm); Sunday: 9 ball handicap (6pm). ternational Lunch Buffet including glass from 360 baht. Mention Pattaya People and Low entry fees - Great prizes. Soi Diana of beer or wine or soft drink for 335 baht from 11.30am to 4pm. receive 10% discount on food and drink. Open every day from 4pm- Inn. Telephone: 086 033 6617. Breakfast, lunch and ala carte menu Mon-Fri from 4pm-midnight. 2am. Telephone: 038 711 394. Sat-Sun 10am-midnight. Reservations: 038 233 672. Located on PIC KITCHEN Jazz Pit Pub Soi 5 off Second/Beach corner of Soi 3 Jomtien Beach Road. LINDA’S RESTAURANT. Located oppo- Roads. Tel: 038 428 374. site Jomtien Complex at 315/177-180 BEEFEATER STEAK HOUSE AND PUB Thappraya Road. Telephone: 038 252 SUGAR HUT RESORT on Thappraya Road pre- in arcade opposite Mike Mall on Second 726 or www.lindarestaurant.com sents The Art of Jazz Guitar with Thomas Road. Tel: 038 720 926. Reimer, one of the best European guitar play- MANTRA RESTAURANT. Location: North ers. Every day except Tuesday from 6.30pm- CENTARA GRAND MIRAGE BEACH Pattaya Beach Road. Open daily from 17:00- 10pm. Tel: 084 865 1355. RESORT on Wong Amat Beach, North 01:00. Live entertainment on Friday and Sat- Pattaya. Acqua Restaurant in main urday from 6:30pm to 10pm and Sunday TAVERN BY THE SEA restaurant on Pattaya Beach Road near Amari lobby. Open Friday to Sunday from 6 Brunch from 11am to 3pm by Jazz Band. For Pattaya Hotel. Telephone: 038 418 419. to 11pm. Call for reservations at 038 reservation please call 038 429 591 or 714 981. [email protected]. TEQUILA REEF CANTINA Tex-Mex specialties. Soi 7 Pattaya Beach Road. Tel: 038 414 035. HILTON PATTAYA 7 Days, 7 Themes Lunch MERCURE PATTAYA HOTEL Grill and Chill with a view at Edge Restaurant. A unique by the Pool. Enjoy a leisurely evening with lunch concept by the sea with several themed a succulent BBQ buffet freshly prepared by THAI GARDEN RESORT Buffet from 6pm- buffets including Tex-Mex, BBQ, Pattaya Sea- chefs. Friday only 333 baht nett for tradi- 9pm with resident band. 399 baht net per food and Sunday Brunch. Lunch: starts from tional BBQ Style. Saturdays features fresh person. Children under 12 years: 199 baht. 580 baht nett per person. Dinner: starts from BBQ Seafood at 599 baht nett. Kids 50% Free for children under 4 years old. Mon: 1,050 baht nett per person. 12 noon to 2.30pm.Edge Restaurant is discount. Promotion of 3 carafes of wine for 500 baht per person. Pizza & Pasta. Tues: BBQ. Wed: Multi Cui- on level 14.Telephone: 038 253 000. Further information and reservations call 038 425 050. sine Buffet. Thurs: German Buffet & Roast www.mercurepattaya.com Pig. Fri: Thai Buffet. Sat: International Buf- INTERCONTINENTAL PATTAYA RESORT fet. Sun: Steaks & Skewer Buffet. Location: 179 North Road, North (formerly Sheraton) Location: Pratamnak Pattaya. Tel: 038 370 614. Hill. Contact: 038 259 888.

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BALAJI YOGA Special Yoga training workshop by Ravinder Jangra NORTH STAR LIBRARY Thai Language Classes: Conversation & ROYAL BRITISH LEGION THAILAND Tel: 089 807 2335. from India. Friday: 6.45pm-7.45pm and 8pm-9pm and Saturday basic vocabulary at 10.15am-noon & 1pm to 2.30pm, Monday to at 6pm. Located near Cucumber Restaurant off South Pattaya Friday. Cost: Library members: 100 baht per session. Non-members: ROTARY CLUB OF EASTERN SEABOARD. President Rodney Road. Contact (English): 089 748 6204. 200 baht per session. Private Class: 200 baht. Sukhumvit Road Charman, Secretary Jan Abbink. English speaking Rotary Club. near Redemptorist Center. Call: 038 716 755 or 081 575 4854. Meeting every Thursday from 5.30pm. at Siam Bayshore Resort, CHESS CLUB with Grand Master - at Brau House, Second Road, [email protected]. Pratumnak Road (also pedestrian entrance on Pattaya Beach near Soi 7. Play every Tuesday at 7pm. Free entry. Lessons avail- Road, near Bali Hai pier). Meeting starts 6.00pm. Specialized in able. Call Gerhard: 081 159 5341 or email [email protected] PATTAYA AMATEUR RADIO CLUB Info: HS0ZIN (Paul) 087 043 humanitarian projects all over Thailand and neighbouring countries. 1408 or [email protected]. See also website www.rotary-es.org. DEUTSCHSPRACHIGER EXPATS CLUB meets on first Saturday of every month at 10am in the Chaimongkol Royal Temple, South PATTAYA BACKGAMMON LEAGUE. B.G. House & Restaurant 315/ VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF USA Social group helping US Pattaya Road. www.pattayaexpatsclub.ch 17-18, Thepprasit Road, (off Thappraya Road). League Tournaments veterans & dependants with free assistance about Administration, on Sundays: 2.00pm. Info: 081 664 9085 or www.blot.asia Social Security & Service related agencies. Post meetings every 2nd DUTCH SOCIETY IN PATTAYA (Nederlandse Vereniging Thailand Tuesday, 1pm at Hogsbreath Saloon, 148 78/79 Sukhumvit Road on Pattaya); president Martin Brands, secretary Dick Koger. Social PATTAYA BRIDGE CLUB: upstairs of Altos Restaurant, 144/99 Soi 46-3 (formerly Soi Batman). Informal gathering: Tuesdays & club for all Dutch-speaking people in and around Thappraya Road (near Bali Hai flyover). Monday, Wednesday & Fri- Wednesdays from 11:30am. Info: Eric Larsen (Post Commander). Pattaya. Weekly and monthly activities. See website day at 1.00pm. Contact Jeremy Watson 085 818 2172. Tel: 038 423 462. www.nvtpattaya.org for latest information. www.bridgewebs.com/jomtien E-mail or call us about any upcoming events: We are here FOOTBALL Six-a-Side on artificial grass pitch, every PATTAYA EXPATS CLUB Meet Fridays at Mercure Hotel, Soi 15 off to serve you so please give plenty of notice beforehand Wednesday at 6.30pm at Planet Football, Siam Country Club Second Road. From 10am for breakfast. 11.30am programme to provide a positive widespread service for your event. Road. Phone: 038 248 212. Open Daily 8am to midnight. starts. Tel: 081 001 6372. Tel: 038 427 585. [email protected] or [email protected].

22 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin - who attended the World Eco- quarter of 2017. nomic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week - gave US currency The latest figures were released by the Office for National Statistics bears a major boost with a tacit endorsement for the weak dollar, and are consistent with 2017’s theme - better than expected quar- whilst also promising massive investment in the US with lower cor- terly results but overall a fundamental slowdown in growth related porate rates and a loosening of regularity systems. to June 2016’s shock Brexit vote. Although, the dollar is said to be losing its relative yield attraction for ONS head of GDP Darren Morgan said: “Despite a slight uptick in the Dollar rises but long-term outlook remains investors, whilst short-term interest rates are expected to rise in latest quarter, the underlying picture is of slower and uneven growth murky other countries as the European Central Bank and many others start across the economy.” to scale back their easy monetary policy, with bond yields The UK’s GDP report in Q4 is still subject to change but preliminary in Germany soaring to multi-year highs on Monday. figures put 2017’s overall growth at 1.8%, down slightly from the Supply cut sees oil prices hold firm 1.9% seen in 2016. However, that figure is still well above analyst amid strong demand expectations of 1.5% growth in 2017 that was predicted by the Of- A weak dollar coupled with an OPEC-led supply cut to fice for Budget Responsibility in the Autumn Budget. curb a global glut has kept oil prices firm on Monday Furthermore, quarterly growth in 2017 has either remained stable amid strong demand, but experts warn that growing or risen slightly, with Q1 and Q2 both recording a slowdown of 0.3%, output from North America could dent the market’s out- whereas Q3 saw growth of 0.4%. look later in the year, Reuters reports. A closer look at Q4’s figures reveals that the services sector - which OPEC, Russia and other non-OPEC oil producers have accounts for the bulk of the economy - expanded by 0.6%, up from agreed to extend production cuts until the end of 2018, 0.4% previously. subject to a mid-year review. Construction, on the other hand, experienced its third successive The intention of these supply cuts is to spur up prices quarter of contraction for builders, dropping by 1%. “The boost to which had been reaching all-time lows in 2014. The first the economy at the end of the year came from a range of services round of supply cuts agreed to in late-2016 has seen including recruitment agencies, letting agents and office manage- varying success with oil prices on the rise. ment. Other services – notably consumer facing sectors – showed In fact, the supply cuts coupled with a growing demand much slower growth”, Morgan said. Aided by rising bond yields, the dollar inched slightly higher against a have pushed up oil prices by 60% since mid-2017, with investors Elsewhere, senior economist at Hargreaves Lansdown, Ben Bretell basket of major currencies on Monday following weeks of decline, piling the cash into crude futures in exception of higher prices. said: “Despite today’s better-than-expected number, the overall pic- but the greenback’s long-term outlook remains murky. Prices have also been boosted by a weakened dollar. “Loose fiscal ture is one of muddling through. Despite last week’s conflicting data from top US officials, Reuters policy in the U.S., a recovery in growth in Europe and reports, net short dollar bets reached their highest level since Octo- an acceleration in EM (emerging market) growth have ber. After six straight weeks of losses, the dollar crawled back up a all combined to push the dollar lower and oil prices quarter of a percent higher to 89.30 against a basket of other cur- higher”, Bank of America Merrill Lynch said in a note. rencies. Against the yen, the dollar was up 0.3 percent to trade at On Monday (GMT 06:59), US West Texas Intermediate 108.95 yen, after hitting a low of 108.28 yen on Friday, its lowest (WTI) crude futures were at $66.29 a barrel, up 15 level since mid-September. cents, or 0.2%, from their last settlement. Brent crude “The dollar is getting some help from higher US. yields and we have futures held above $70 per barrel, dipping 8 cents to the Fed and the jobs data this week”, said Alvin Tan, a currency $70.44 a barrel. strategist at Societe Generale in London. However, he added that the However, the US are not part of an OPEC-led deal to “broader story remains selling the greenback into any rallies”. limit production and havce actually accelerated output In fact, the greenback is set to fall 3%, its biggest monthly decline for in 2017 with their current boom showing no signs of nearly two years (March 2016). According to Thomson Reuters data, slowing down anytime soon. Therefore, despite the the dollar has only fallen about 10 times by that extent over the last bullish outlook, experts warn that prices could start decade, including the financial crisis. falling later in 2018 due to rising output in North America. US crude production has grown by over 17 percent since mid-2016 to 9.88 million barrels per day However, he adds: “But it’s certainly fair to say the economy has (bpd) in mid-January - with the 10 million bpd mark to be performed much better than many feared in the aftermath of the reached imminently. Brexit vote, boosted by the rising tide of a global recovery which has Apart from US oil production, Canadian shale production lifted all boats”. currently stands at 335,000 bpd and could start to rise as Currently Broadgate Securities Pattaya are offering no cost investment picks up. According to Reuters, Canada’s over- or obligation financial health check. Following the referen- all crude production currently stands at 4.2 million bpd. dum in the UK we are recommending anyone who has a fro- In light of all this, JP Morgan expects oil prices to fall zen UK pension to get a valuation and a better understand- towards end of the year as markets become “flush with ing of how you could be affected. We can find this informa- oil from shale and other unconventional oils.” tion out for you through our pensions administration team. UK economy beats forecasts again For expatriate offshore investment advice from the world’s but growth still slow largest offshore financial brokerage contact Broadgate’s The UK’s economic growth has once again exceeded ana- Pattaya office on 038 489371 or email lyst expectations, expanding 0.5% in the fourth and final [email protected]

EMBASSIES IN BANGKOK TH Australia: 02 244 6300 Norway: 02 204 6500 CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE DATE : 05 FEBRUARY 2018 Canada: Russia: 02 268 1169 02 636 6540 Update : 1 Effective From : 8:30 [Unit : Baht per 1 unit of foreign currency] China: 02 245 0088 Saudi Arabia: 02 639 2999 Denmark: 02 343 1100 Singapore: 02 286 2111 Currency Description Bank Note Currency Description Bank Note Finland: 02 250 8801 South Africa: 02 659 2900 Buying Rates Selling Rates Buying Rates Selling Rates France: 02 657 5100 South Korea: 02 247 7537-40 Germany: 02 287 9000 Spain: 02 661 8284-6 US DOLLAR $50-$100 31.71 31.83 NORWEGIAN KRONE 4.12 4.15 Italy: 02 285 4090-3Sweden: 02 263 7200 US DOLLAR $5-$20 31.71 31.76 NEWZEALAND DOLLAR 23.42 23.96 Japan: 02 696 3000 Switzerland: 02 674 6900 US DOLLAR $1-$2 31.71 31.74 INDIAN RUPEE 0.53 - Netherlands: 02 309 5200 USA: 02 205 4000 EURO 39.66 39.98 CHINESE YUAN 5.12 5.30 New Zealand: 02 254 2530 United Kingdom: 02 305 8333 BRITISH POUND STERLING 45.09 46.16 PHILIPPINE PESO - 0.79 JAPANESE YEN:100 29.15 29.69 TAIWAN DOLLAR - 1.34 Small Gaming Business SINGAPORE DOLLAR 24.29 24.38 BAHRAINI DINAR - 87.68 HONG KONG DOLLAR 4.09 4.16 SAUDI ARABIAN RIYAL - 9.21 for sale in Pattaya KOREAN WON - 0.03 INDONESIAN RUPIAH - 0.00 Ideal business for a Foreigner, who could run this business SWISS FRANC 34.28 34.69 UAE DIRHAM - 9.31 with his Thai partner working only a few hours every day. AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 25.51 25.94 OMANI RIAL - 85.85 MALAYSIAN RINGGIT - 8.4 BRUNEI DOLLAR - 24.25 The cash price for this business: SOUTH AFRICAN RAND - 2.95 RUSSIAN RUBLE - 0.73 750,000 Baht SWEDISH KRONA 4.029 4.06 VIETNAMESE DONG - 0.00 Please email : [email protected] CANADIAN DOLLAR 25.75 25.81 Tel: 0899111199 DANISH KRONE 5.32 5.36 GOLD Buy: 19,450 Baht. Sell: 20,400 Baht

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nd THE HONORARY Jearpaitoon, PATTAYA EXPATS PEC Meeting Programme – Fridays, 2 February 2018 BOARD ADVISORS Owner of Alangkarn Pattaya CLUB in Pattaya watch?v=WvmllnRqRbI up to 80 years of age (renewal Pattaya Expats Club are Khun Sucreep Krajai honoured and happy to have President of Esarn Association Established 2001 Contact Julia Socha – Sales Man- Friday, 24 November 2017 through to 90 yrs). the support and advice from a Pattaya Website: ager (English & Polish) Sam Hunting http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ +66(0)38-059-559 The State of the Union in America insurance/ number of Thai dignitaries. In Lt. Gen. Padoongsaak www.pattayaexpatsclub.info the following find a list of the Padoong noradaid http:// Discussing in detail the many po- NEWS.. If any member would like Email: contact@ people who constitute the Hon- Pol. Lt. Col. 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Tammaraksah Khun Ittipol Khunplome, Mayor Club Founders : will be emailed to you each Contact Guenther: of Pattaya City Pete Mills and Preben Hansen week. Or to view it on-line, [email protected] https://www.youtube.com/ Khun Niran Wattanasart- go to Current Newsletter satorn, Former Mayor of BOARD OF TRUSTEES: In or- watch?v=zCFy-cGdk0E page. Pattaya City der of Election: Friday 29 December 2017 Khun Chanyut John Coughtrie Hengtrakool, Niels Colov, President, CEO Friday, 9 February 2018 PEC Meeting Manager Former Member of Parlia- Richard Ravensdale, past Our Featured Speaker is Dengue Apps for your SmartPhone ment Vice Pesident, Meeting Man- Fever is a serious disease the Contact John: Pol. Co. Nanthawut ager Pattaya Expats Club (PEC) will [email protected] Suwanlaong Colin de Jong, Charity Chair learn at their February 9th meet- Friday, 22 December 2017 Superintedent. William Hurndell ing. The presentation by Andy Dr. Stewart McFarlane Pattaya City Police Station Brian Maxey Barraclough shares how serious Retired University Professorr. Ms. Deborah Bundityanond ties we need to operate the club Pol. Col. Somnuk Changate, Bruno Keller, Manager, German it really is, what you should do Banglamung Language PEC. Contact Stewart: Rabbit Resort, Pattaya meetings. If you think a Hotel you Superintendent Jahir Khan, about protecting yourself as well [email protected] An invitation to all PEC members, know may match up to our needs Khun Sansak Ngampiches, Theo Hitz, as information on the status of Friday, 22 December 2017 to attend a Grand Opening – let Meeting Manager Richard Senior politician in Pattaya Dave Wilson new vaccines against the disease, Barry Upton at the Rabbit Resort, starting at 6 know ([email protected]) Khun Revat Pholookin, Dan Schwartz, Programme which affects many in Thailand and PEC Member, Musical Wiz of ra- PM on Saturday, December 9th. and he will attach a copy of the Senior politician in Pattaya Manager other locations around the world. dio, tv and performing fame Rabbit Resort is focusing on being venue facilities list for you to use Dr. Sanya Viravaidya John Coughtrie It is a viral disease that is evolving Contact Barry: a Photography Resort and the as a tick list to review the hotel for CEO Pattaya International Hos- Chamnong Anusat-utai. rapidly. [email protected] event will include a Photo Exhibi- us. pital Treasurer Andy is an Emeritus Professor of Friday, 15 December 2017 tion by famous Thai photogra- Khun Sanga Kitsamrej Daniel Sztanke, President, Public Health and Director of Train- Daniel Schwartz phers. PEC Finance Reports now available Owner of the SK Group of com- French PEC ing at the Empower School of PEC Meeting Manager, Investor 038-251-730 http:// on-line: panies and President of UPE Preben Hansen Health. His focus has been the ef- and Business Man. rabbitresort.com/ http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ Khun Surat Mekavarakul, Christian Foerster, cashier fective management of pharma- What Smart Phone Should I Buy Paisan Bundityanond: club-finances/ Owner of Mike Business Group Bob Donald. ceuticals and medical commodi- Khun Paisan Bundityanon, Peter Anders, Now? (For all budgets) [email protected] NEWS.. The next ACS Outreach to Owner of Rabbit Resort Pattaya Membership Coordinator ties, and the development of new contact Dan: Our meeting venue is The Mercure Pattaya is planned for Khun Somchai medicines and vaccines for ne- [email protected] Hotel, Pattaya 2nd Road – Soi 15. JUNE 2018. Manothavorn Pattaya Expats Club Co. Ltd. glected tropical diseases. As Pro- or local on 092 476 1032 Entry price is now 220B for the Appointments are not needed for Advisor to the Mayor of Pattaya Directors: fessor at the Empower School of https://www.youtube.com/ large breakfast buffet with a 20B consular services during outreach Khun Sopin Theppajug William Hurndell, Michael With- Health, he has authored and pre- watch?v=p2Y7Pt1sawM discount for club members. Ar- visits. Owner of Diana Group of com- ers, Herman van Gucht and sents many World Health Organi- Friday, 8 December 2017 rive at 09:50 – With a valid Life If you have any questions, please panies Frans Moret. zation Certificate Courses. In his Brian Maxey Members’ card entry for Buffet & email [email protected] Dr. Prasan Stianrapapongs, Members of the Volunteer endeavors, he supports various PEC Meeting Team Meeting is 200 Baht, non-mem- or call the American Citizen Ser- Specialist in Preventative Medi- “Production Team”: vaccine programs in Africa, South/ Technology from the Past A look bers 220 Baht. 11:20 – Entry for vices Unit at 02-205-4049, or visit cine at Bangkok Pattaya Hos- Capt Dechasa Tonsung-nern, South-East Asia. back at some things we thought Meeting only is 100 Baht for all. website: pital Pirunya Anuntakool, were ‘cool’, Life Membership is 750 Baht. https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citi- Pol.Col. Suuwan Peter Hyland Friday, 19 January 2018 but now leave you ‘cold’. ALSO zen-services/consular-outreach Chiewnawintawat Eddie Farrington Valent Soisuvarn Pol.Lt. Col. Aroon Promphan Loran Davidson, contact Brian: Just across the Road is their ‘Sis- Outreach Events will no longer Pol.Col. Chanapat Nawaruk Guest Speaker Bookings CEO of Playboy Magazine (Thai- [email protected] ter’ Hotel accept cash Khun Suttikorn Jan Kahl land) https://www.youtube.com/ Hotel Baraquda (U.S. Dollars and Thai Baht) for History of Introduction to Thailand watch?v=8Y3bK-SA-es http://www.hotelbaraquda.com American Citizen Services. contact Valent: Friday, 1 December 2017 Pattaya 2nd Road, https://th.usembassy.gov/new- Expats Group Medical [email protected] Steve Kendall next to the Pattaya Avenue Shop- outreach-policy-no-cash-accepted https://www.youtube.com/ My recent experience at ping Mall. NEWS – Pattaya local telephone By Pattaya Insurance Center watch?v=7nze8Jyr_fc Bangkok-Hospital Pattaya Fine Dining & Bars, with fabulous numbers – Emergency & Utilities. Steve is one of our volunteer team ‘sunset views’ over Pattaya Bay http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ Max Age 70 & renew till 75 Friday, 12 January 2018 presenters.. NEWS.. PATTAYA SERVICE CEN- newsletter/newsletter-full-topic/ Premium From 20,497 ß /Year(Plan1) Patrick Lewinger Video also includes a review of TRE is offering a NEW (Pacific NEWS.. PATTAYA SERVICE CEN- Contact Neng: [email protected] M.D. Pattaya Prestige Properties local Archery Clubs. Cross) Health Insurance – higher TRE is offering a NEW (Pacific The State of the Property Market https://www.youtube.com/ cost, higher cover,initial application Cross) Health Insurance – higher cost, higher cover, initial applica- Association of Thailand Expats Clubs tion up to 80 years of age (renewal Pattaya Expats Club: 081 001 6372. PEC Members through to 90 yrs). www.pattayaexpatsclub.info PEC Visa Advice Desk Chiang Mai Expats Club: 0-8532-10273 Darren Mcgarry from Key Visa Company attends Lucky Draw - http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ www.chiangmaiexpatsclub.com Pattaya Expats Club on the “Visa & Immigration insurance/ Open Mic Forum – This week we German Language PEC: www.pattayaexpatsclub.ch Information Desk” with all the latest updated Free entry tick- French Language PEC: 090 124 5611 ets for the next will have Open forum with Club Finnish Language PEC: [email protected] information to answer all week’s meeting. Member Barry Upton as Modera- Scandinavian Expats Club of Pattaya: 081 523 6080. Club members queries. tor for the interactive discussion

24 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 session. It’s a lively mutual ex- pany formations, contracts, work weight loss at their Bobby Brooks (email: 100B including Coffee, Tea, Wa- Pattaya radio station, Pattaya change of information, with a little permits, visa, accounting. Legal Sitpholek gym on Soi Khao Talo 8. [email protected]) call ter and the excellent meeting fa- People Radio 96 FM and Kiss Ra- humour and advice from Asia civil / criminal litigation and No- Rehab routines for many post-op 084-158 0785. cilities at the hotel. Speakers from dio broadcasting on 91.75 MHz- hands and expats in the meeting tary services. recoveries, Membership 11:30 am. The table plan is a FM, features community news room. This is PEC Members PATTAYA INTERNATIONAL HOSPI- including shoulder, knee and elbow Life Membership is just 750 Baht friendly format of tables for four - sponsored by PEC - plus a great programme segment, for all those TAL – Soi 4 on 2nd Road, 038 428 exercises. and only by personal application so please allow the ‘gaps’ to be play list of classic 70s & 80s rock practical questions on life in Thai- 374 25% discount to PEC members, at any meeting of the Club. This filled by new arrivals at your table. music. With Local information - land in general, and in Fun-Town Regular FREE testing of blood plus their first treatment session one-time joining fee provides a We are a friendly Expats helping International news - and upcom- in particular. Also during this ses- group and pressure, and on the free. Photo-ID Card - no renewals Expats advice forum. ing PEC programme information, sion if you are new in town or to first Sunday of each month blood- Email: needed, and offers many mem- Please dress appropriately for a listen live either in Pattaya, on 96 the meeting, feel free to grab the sugar level tests. (A blood sugar [email protected] ber services, a free copy of the hotel setting. Thai culture is gov- FM or 91.75 FM, or from anywhere microphone and introduce yourself test requires fasting for 8 hours +66 6 1638 3092 http:// Pattaya People Newspaper on Fri- erned by respect, so the way you in the world via the Internet and to the group and ask any ques- prior to the test). sitpholekcamp.com/ days by showing your entry ticket dress reflects how you respect your PC - tions you may have. SUTHIPONG LAW CENTER Co. Ltd, +66 8 99 345 001 English, Ger- and member card, entry to our yourself and others. However we www.pattayapeopleradio.com. Club TV Reports. Club TV Reports. www.suthiponglaw.com man, Thai, Dutch weekly lucky draw, discounts from are informal, so short sleeved Location and Price Our PEC weekly meeting content For legal query and free advice FOR MUCH MORE INFORMATION some area businesses. Bring two shirts covering shoulders and Why not come along next Friday has a generous segment on from lawyer Khun Suthipong ON OUR SPONSORS, GO TO MEM- very small photos and your card chest and shorts are fine. morning (9:50am Brunch, 11:30 Pattaya People Television, shown Trakulsak. 038-413616, or 081- Programme start) to the Hotel on Sophon Cable, Bang Lamung 914 8193. 3rd Road 247/122 Moo Mercure, Soi 15 behind The Av- Cable and Jomtien Cable here in 10, Pattaya 3rd Road. enue, 2nd Road and Soi 15. Hotel our local area. HEALTHUT (Former NUTRITION Mercure address: 484 Moo 10, Some past Reports are available CLUB): Khun Wan & Pascal 099 Pattaya Second Road Soi 15, on YouTube . . . 391 5664. For a healthier and 20150. The Hotel website has a https://www.youtube.com/user/ stress-free lifestyle, with weight location map: < http:// PattayaPeopleMedia/videos loss suggestions, diets, Nutrition www.mercurepattaya.com > This And on Pattaya People website . questionnaire and tests on the Soi runs from 2nd Road to Soi Bua http://pattayapeople.com/cat- spot. Khaow. If you walk through THE egory/expats-club/ Healthut – Organic & Natural Health AVENUE, on 2nd Road, to the back, Please suggest Main Feature Products and Nutrition Services. you will be in Soi 15, turn right, Speakers for our weekly Meetings Located on Soi Town In Town – walk about 50 meters (past and contact Dan Schwartz Website: www.healthhut.com Pattaya Bay Resort), and you will [email protected], with weight loss suggestions, di- see the Mercure on your left. [email protected] PEC’s ets, Nutrition questionnaire and Cost for non-Members is now Programme Manager, or Loran tests on the spot. BERS BENEFITS PAGE: will be prepared and laminated Club Activities 220B, members receive a 20B Dis- Davidson, Guest Speaker Bookings. http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/use- right away by our club staff. Our PEC Special Interest Groups- all counted price down to 200B if you Give your suggested ‘lead’, with KEY VISA Co Ltd, Darren Mcgarry, ful-links/member-discounts/ membership table is open from members can access these activi- come for Breakfast (starts 950am, contact info but please do not fix 08 1004 5397, Club Information 1030am until 1130am. Have you ties, some incur costs. ends 1120am sharp) or only 100B dates in advance. (Next available www.keyvisathailand.com PEC has 7 different ‘Help Contacts’, lost your PEC Life Member Card? Six-A-Side Football for PEC Mem- for coffee/tea/water if you come date is: 23 February 2018) Free advice on expats’ Immigra- from our volunteers… We can trace records in our data- bers, Now Every Wednesday beat the start of the meeting at Phyathai Sriracha Hospital – Spe- tion queries. A service, handling For General Inquiries email base and via paper application tween 1700 and 1800, members 1130am. cial monthly health check up pro- Income letters and UK Passport . forms, to re-issue a card, for a are invited to play a social game For location, website & email see: motions available’ renewal – approved by the UK Or call Richard on 081 001 6372. trace service fee of 100 Baht. (It of six-a-side football at the state- (www.mercurepattaya.com). http://www.phyathai- Embassy. Now at a more central- Or Bob on 098 579 9886. is not refundable if we are unable of-the-art artificial grass stadium, (www.pattayaexpatsclub.info). sriracha.com/en ized location, directly opposite the Or Jahir on 086 394 0863. to confirm a previous life mem- “Planet Football” located on Siam ([email protected]) Pattaya City Hospital – Special car park entrance of BIG C in South Or Brian on 089 604 3646. bership.) Country Club Road, Cost is now Register for our weekly e-news- Packages change each Month Pattaya. Skype account at: And… At our Club Meetings only 40B per person. Information letter, via PEC website home page http:// KEYVISACO. For Legal assistance call Lawyer All Club Information is in detail on Phone: 038 248 212. Open Daily where you can scroll down to boxes www.pattayacityhospital.go.th/en/ AA INSURANCE – The PEC’s own Khun Suthipong Trakulsak, 08 1914 our Full Feature Newsletter… 8am to midnight. for your name and e-mail address. promotion ‘low cost group health policy’, 8193, http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/ The Club’s deep sea fishing trips When you receive a confirming e- PEC Finance Reports now available available alongside many other (www.suthiponglaw.com) (Emer- newsletter/ are organised monthly by James mail, click on the link to start re- on-line: types of Insurance. If it can be in- gency cover 24/7) Our ‘Club Shop’ (next to the entry Duffy, call 082 211 4879 for dates, ceiving the e-newsletter. (Visit http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ sured we will insure it. Home, For Legal assistance call EXPAT ticket sales point) – has Caps, or email: www.pattayaexpatsclub.info). club-finances/ condo, car, motorbike, health and LAW CO. Ltd, 09 1239 3495, Shirts – Guide booklet to Thai ([email protected]). Trips PEC’s Other Language Groups – Important change to rules for life here in Thailand is all in a days email: Wills, death and funeral arrange- leave 4am and return 6pm, usu- meet at other times and loca- Land-Border-Entry to Thailand: work for us. ([email protected]) ments – Condo’s In Thailand, Your ally from Sattahip. Show member tions… http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/wp/ 038-415795, or (Emergency cover 24/7) Rights – Book Swap’ table – free card please. For full information – click… visa-inf/ [email protected] or British Embassy Emergency as- take-away Information Centre leaf- Join our Badminton group - cur- http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/lan- During Our Meetings www.aainsure.net/ sistance, telephone the British lets, publications and business rently played by our members at guage-groups In the main lobby is ‘Expat Expo’, insurance_pattaya.html Embassy (Consular Section) in cards – Pattaya International Hos- Diamond Badminton Centre on German Language Pattaya Expats tables with information and staff TIP4BUY Co., Ltd. – Harbor Mall, Bangkok on 02 305 8333. Visits to pital Health Desk has a medical Pattaya Third Road, near Soi 17 Club – Deutschsprachiger Pattaya PATTAYA SERVICE CENTRE Insur- Pattaya Central Road, Floor 4. Pro- the Embassy are ‘BY APPOINT- team in our foyer – Lucky Draw traffic lights, at 6.30 pm two eve- Expats Club, French Language ance – Neng on 08 4003 6030, fessional Video Security Solutions MENT ONLY‘ now. website (https:/ Prizes for Members Only – Grand nings per week. Ask Meeting Man- Pattaya Expats Club, Finnish Lan- [email protected] Medical, – Alarm Systems – GPS Naviga- /www.gov.uk/government/world/ Mercure Food Discount Voucher ager Jahir, call him on 084 3489 guage Pattaya Expats Club accident, car, motorcycle, house, tion & Tracking Systems – Dash- organisations/british-embassy- and a Free Entry Ticket for next 501, and please show member http://pattayaexpatsclub.info/lan- condo, boat, shop, office and travel board Cameras – Gadgets. bangkok). week’s meeting plus an assort- cards. guage-groups. cover. Special discount group We will never compromise on If you are in the UK please call the ment of other donated prizes. medical for PEC members. Quality & Customer Service. Foreign and Commonwealth Of- We meet at the Hotel Mercure, CLUB INFO PATTAYA SERVICE CENTRE Travel call 038 195 937, 082 465 6340, fice London on 020 7008 1500 for Entry Tickets are sold from MEMBERSHIP: Center for more details. – Jahir on 086 394 0863, email [email protected] assistance. There is a local Hon- 9:50AM - 11.30AM. If you arrive New membership cards are [email protected] [email protected] Wellness Life Group — Mirko Rosa orary Consul in the Pattaya Area. for Breakfast, your entry fee is laminated at the meeting. WEBSITE: For Tours & Travel – air tickets, and his team offer consultations US Embassy has a local Pattaya 220B, if you come after breakfast The Pattaya Expats Club has package tours. Property sales & on representatives for help. Warden ends at 1120am, the cost is only Bring 2 very small photos rentals. Business services, com- post-operative rehabilitation and to become a new Member. a great website with lots of Life Membership is 750 Baht information. PEC CORPORATE SPONSORS including buffet worth 200 www.pattayaexpatsclub.info. PEC, EH ! Baht. Register for our FREE weekly Pattaya Insurance Center Pattaya Expats Club has 4 Help Lines. Health Insurance: E Newsletter online on the Pattaya International Hospital Call 081 001 6372, 089 604 3646, 098 579 The club offers members home page by submitting Health Food Shop Co., Ltd. a fantastic discounted group your first name and email TIP4BUY. 9886, 086 394 0863 for general enquiries. Legal emergencies either call Khun Michael medical policy from AXA address. Key Visa Co., Ltd. Insurance Company that’s Buffet: From 10am, 220B. A. Lieberman 091 239 3495 or AA Insurance Brokers Co., Ltd. 30 % less than similar group From 11.30am, 100B Cof- Suthipong Law Center Co.,Ltd. Khun Suthipong Trakulsak, 081 914 8193. policies. Contact Khun fee, Water. Mirko Rosa Wellness Life Group (Both 24 hour call out service to Police Stn). Neng at Pattaya Service

ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 25 BUSINESS pool, Air Con, Euro kitchen, new 086-1688507. Gym, bar, restaurant and secu- TACT : 061-645- 5653 (KHUN drive to Town. Each plot 100 Tw( OPPORTUNITIES bed, fully furnished, 1 year con- (573-01) rity. 1.55 mln Baht + Transfers POO), EMAIL : ESYCAR_POO@ 400 sqm) for 800,000 baht. Can (598-1) tract 7,000 Baht/month or Sell for Jomtien Shining Star 3 bedroom Tel Thai: 065 228 1745 HOTMAIL.COM buy two or three plots together. Sale Raveekan-Resort-Buriram 950,000 Baht. Tel: 080 644 5740 Condo close to the beach. 130 Tel UK: +44 739 392 2453 HOUSES FOR RENT Tel 0808-905578 16 rooms-Big House-Swimming (597-02) meter with large living, 2 (595-01) (598-1) MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS pool-Restaurant. Rooms for Rent, South Pattaya bahtrooms next to the pool. Short Beach front Condo at 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 3 A/ FOR SALE Tel: 081 999 2217 Air Con, fans, cable TV, Kitchen or Longterm.www.villas Bangsaray Condominium C, Furnished, Pool, Clean Beau- (572-01) (590-1) Balcony, 2 new beds, Electric pattaya.info or call 0812907310 150sqm. 2bedrooms 2bathrooms tiful Soi 53 Nern Plabwan at Soi Alto Saxophone (Emperor De- Bar/ restaurant available Long term 7,000 Baht/month (572-03) Attach 300meter beach condo. 45, Rent 10,900 baht per month. luxe) 10,000 Baht, Soprano Saxo- Soi Khao Talo, Two-story build- Also have similar rooms with air Clean & newly painted, electric only137unit in 20Rai, excellent Tel: 084-351-8254 phone (Emperor Deluxe) 10,000 ing, Great potential, No key con, no balcony cooker, air con, TV, fridge, For decoration in exclusive residence (593-01) Baht, Yamaha Clarinet Mod 250 money, Rent: 16,000 baht per For 5,000 Baht and 4,000 Baht Long Term Contract THB 5,000 Most greensurrounding land- 2 Bedrooms, Bathrooms, 3 A/C, 10,000 Baht, Sax Mic & Zulex month, Sale: 550,000 baht Tel: 080 644 5740 per month, Located at South scape romantic and privacy Furnished, Pool, Clean Beautiful Mic, Fantom Mic Mixer Unit, Pro Tel: 0890632678 (585-1) Pattaya, Call: 080 6445740 condo in Pattaya. fully furnished Soi 53 Nern Plabwan at Soi 45, Music Stand & Mic Stands, Many (568-1) Great luxury 1 bedroom condo in (568-01) TV LCD50' Hot Sale 8.9mil. Rent 10,900 baht per month. Tel: Sax & Clarinet Mouthpieces & GREAT INVESTMENT OP- 5 star resort for sale 50 meter CONTER CONDO 1 bedroom 59,000bth/sqm. 081-3358102 084-351-8254 Reeds, Everything Half Price or PORTUNITY, In international from Jomtien Beach Soi 9. Com- 50sqm close beach/walking owner ask pictures (585-1) Less th travel and leisure program. We plex has a nice pool and gym, and street. Sea View. 12 floor. Mod- [email protected] Line: piti.t Jomtien Palace 4 bedroom Phone Pete on 0853203053 are expanding our operations in a nice bedroom and luxury kitchen ern. 50inch TV. Marble floors. (595-02) Poolvilla close to great restaurants OFFICE FOR RENT Europe and Asia. Investment op- and bahtroom and large 11000 month long term 085 953 Condo South Pattaya and Jomtien beach.Available by (572-01) portunities start from USD teracce.Owner reduced price 9058. 2 bedroom at Center Condo, July 1 Rent reduced to 45.000 Newly painted with bathroom, 100,000 with 50% return over 3 from 3.8 to 3.3 in Thai name. Rent (541-01) 79sqm, 3 floor, corner unit, for- baht per month.Tel. 0812907310 suits for law office or travel years. For more information email 20.000 baht p.m. or 1200 baht per ROYAL PARK. Starting at eign owner, in baht taxi route. (576-01) agency For Long Term Contract us on [email protected] day. Tel; 0812907310 15,000 baht per month. Luxury Building have laundry, gym, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3 A/C, THB 7,000 per month CONDOS /APARTMENTS (585-2) serviced apartments and pent- swimming pool, restaurants, bar, furnished with pool, clean beauti- Located at South Pattaya FOR RENT Jomtien Plaza 100 meter from the house suites in Jomtien. 56-70 and shop, parking lot, 24 h secu- ful located soi 53 Nern Plabwan Call: 080 6445740 (597-01) beach nice condo 38 meter with sqm one bedroom, large living rity and a very friendly staff. at soi 45, Only 10,900 THB per STUDIO APARTMENT Jomtien Beach Condo, nice furniture. Reduced from 1.7 room area with balcony and Eu- Condo have been renovated in month, call 084-351-8254 FOR RENT Thappraya, 2nd Road, Near to 1.4 million in company or for- ropean style kitchen. Free 2017. 2 pc Daikin ac, all furni- (573-01) (585-2) beach, has gym & swimming eign name. Rent 12.000 baht internet. Enjoy our rooftop swim- ture, curtains, safe, fans, 48' Jomtien Palace 4 bedroom Pool Jomtien View Talay 2A&B pm.Tel; 0812907310 or ming pool, 5 minutes walk to the Sony led tv, kitchen, fusebox, Villa.Walking distance to the 37sqm., Low season price 11,000 0878201529 beach. Monthly and daily rentals. doors, refrigirator, waterheater, beach and many top resataurants. per month, Call Jari on (584-01) Check our website all new 2017 and included in Wifi and Cable TV. Short or long 0871376006 In Centercondotel near Walking www.royalparkjomtien.com to price. Private sale, forein owner. term. See www.villaspattaya.info WANTED Street, Rent Condos 37/51 sqm see why we are number one in 3,6 mill baht. Email: or tel. 0878201529 Thai-English (583-04) 3/13 Floor 10,000 Baht / 13,000 Jomtien. Call 086 111 7414. [email protected] or 0812907310 ‘Smiles Bar’ for sale Baht Call Maai 038 410 648 , 084 CONDOS /APARTMENTS (594-01) (572-01) Excellent location in Central 783 9668 FOR RENT For Sale- Markland Condo 2 Bedroom house fully furnished, Pattaya, next to Premier Inn Ho- (577-01) (598-1) Beach Rd. with sea view new 48" smart TV, 2 bathrooms, tel and behind Avenue Shopping At Center Condotel Pattaya, Spanish Condo fully furnished, A/ ß 2.8 million, Contact Pawee newly painted Centre. Fully equipped: pool table, very close to Walking Street, spa- C, TV. Fridge, Cooking Siemens Phone: 093-859-2309 Located at South Pattaya sound system and accommoda- cious condos available for rent, Front Loading W/M Safety Cut. (590-1) Price THB7,000 per month tion, For sale as owner moving to rd 37sqm 3 floor only THB 12,000 6,000 baht per month. Tel: 083- Pattaya Beach Condo Soi 13 Unit Call: 080 6445740 Bangkok, Contact Ta on: 080-109- th per month, 51sqm 11 floor only 290-4227 482-111 Long Time Owner LAND FOR SALE 7140 THB 14,000 per month, Call Maai: CONDOS FOR SALE Wishes to Sell and Return to Aus- (581-01) 038 410 648 / 084 783 9668 (598-1) tralia-Has Open Space-City and Bargain 100 Sq.wha land for sale PLACE CLASSIFIED ADS (575-02) 2 new Town House Furnished in Ocean Views-Call Me and Come in soi Chaiyapruk 2 (East FILL OUT THE FORM IN Beach Front Condo 100 Sq. M. 2 modern style, Location: Ban for Look Price 1.56 to 1.59 M. Pattaya) near Charknok lake, THE LOWER LEFT OF Bed 2 Bath Fully Furnished 50" baht fully Furnished. Tel 062- THIS PAGE AND WE’LL Nongprue Pattaya Sale 1.6 Mil- approx 6 km from Sukhumvit Rd Flat Screen T.V. 12,000 Month, 6503-679 PRINT!!! lion for each negotiable. and 15 minutes drive to Town only Call: 086-1688507. HOUSES FOR SALE Te: 080 776 0602 670,000 baht. Tel 0808-905578 (575-03) (574-01) (597-01) Namfon Pratamnak Hill, 75 Sq. M., 1 Bed HOUSE FOR SALE 3.8 MB (572-01) Fully Furnished Apartment, Condo 27.5 sqm. Studio for sale CLASSIC GARDEN HOME, in Seven Seas, Jomtien. 3 plots of land for sale in soi Swimming Pool, Washing Ma- rd (PATTAYA), 2 Bedroom 2 Bath- Chaiyapruk 2 (East Pattaya) near chine, Sophon Cable, Internet In- 3 Floor, fully furnished, balcony, room (61sqw.), FULLY FUR- A/C, swimming pool Charknok lake, approx 6 km from cluded, 12,000 per Month. Call: NISHED - JACUZZI, CON- Sukhumvit Rd and 15 minutes WEEKLY LIST OF PRIZES Day and Date of Lucky Draw: 1 February 2018 Lucky Draw no: 432 5. D.V.D. from Colin (Elvis) de Jong 1. Special “Pattaya People Man” Perfume from THE PERFUME HOUSE. (Rock n Roll in Pattaya) no.: 0398 Winner no.: 0135 6. Private a Session with Diana ( 2 x 1 Hour Yoga) Winner 2. Special “Pattaya People Woman” Perfume from THE PERFUME no.: 1067 HOUSE. Winner no.: 1404 3. 100 Years of Comedy DVD. Next Lucky Draw: Winner no.: 0920 28 February 2018 4. Fashionable T-Shirts 3 ps. Value 500 baht,THAI T-SHIRT FAC- TORY, Located on Thappraya Road.Winner no.: 0162 Lucky Draw no.: 433

THE BIG PATTAYA PEOPLE LUCKY DRAW The Lucky Draw takes place Card” from the Pattaya People of the registration will be kept participates in the draw and is Address,telephone, E-mail every Tuesday, during the office in Soi Day-Night, off South at the Pattaya People Office and not present in Pattaya, then a and Nationality. Good luck live Radio broad-cast of the Pattaya Road, 038 - 427 - 585, as such a new Card can be representative can be assigned everyone, the fun starts “Morning Radio Show” on 038 - 720 -707 The “Lucky issued. Prizes are fantastic; to pick up the prize at the here! “Yes2day – Pattaya People Draw Cards” are numbered and with many fabulous items to be Pattaya People office. When one Radio – 96FM” from 8.00am this “Lucky Number” (only one won. No strings attached! It is registers for the “Lucky Draw to 11.00 am. per person) can be kept for all ABSOLUTELY FREE to participate Card” the following information To participate in the Lucky future draws. If anyone loses in THE BIG PATTAYA PEOPLE is required: Name, Draw first get a “Lucky Draw their “Lucky Draw Card” a copy LUCKY DRAW. If someone

26 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 HOUSE FOR RENT 2 SHOPHOUSES FOR SALE

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ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THEYOU VOICECAN’T OFHIDE THE THE PEOPLE TRUTH OF FROM PATTAYA US 27 28 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 29 30 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 31 THAILAND WINE AND DINE: FOOD FOR THOUGHT the likes of this column. It’s not tive reviews and articles, it’s not about ripping into the consistently because we’re ‘buttering up’ res- bad places. Even if we wanted to, taurant owners. Articles here are under Thailand’s defamation not advertorials. We write about laws any public criticism even if places that we know are of a con- soundly based is illegal if it af- sistently acceptable standard, and fects the reputation of the indi- as for the rest… Well, read be- vidual or business. A lot of shy- tween the lines in the group dis- sters breathing a sigh of relief cussions, make a post asking for and getting away with unaccept- recommendations, or ask the able practices that fall way short admins by PM for advice or infor- of a minimum standard of pro- mation. fessionalism as a result, but nothing we can do about it. T.I.T. So Thailand Wine and Dine and especially this column, is mainly about emphasising the good. Be- cause you will read mostly posi-

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32 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THEYOU VOICE CAN’T OF HIDE THE THE PEOPLE TRUTH OF FROM PATTAYA US 33 GOLF SCHEDULE

34 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 In fourth was Karen Brown with the question “Sukhumvit or free- narrow count-back over Rob 32 points on countback over way”? Last time the freeway route Brown (10). Next “never gone for Henry Wong. was the loser, so this time a few long” Brian Parish (11) had a fine We then had the normal Front “smart” drivers opted for 35 points, followed by Paul nine, Back nine for the ‘Losers’. Sukhumvit. Huge mistake! Due to Sharples (16) taking final place Best front nine was 19 points by construction delays it took over on count-back. Dick Warberg and 18 points back two hours to get to the course! B-Flight (17-22): Tom nine by John Davis. T.T.F.N. Tee times were missed on a busy Herrington (17) posted the best Pic Flight Winners left to right day, forcing the staff at CB to score of the day with 39 points, Torsten , Richard and Brian. scramble to fit in groups well over followed by “messed up 18” Dick Friday January 26, 2018, Crystal an hour late. To their credit even- Warberg (19) with 37. Mick Bay – St tually all groups got underway, Coghlan (21) took the next spot John, Tom, and Jim Sparkle at but on different nines. Lesson: If with 33 points, and a surprised Crystal Bay possible, always check traffic be- Paul Weatherley (20) took the fi- Wow, we are nearly finished with fore heading out. Those that nal spot with 31 hard earned our first month of the New Year. chose the “freeway made it on points. Time marches on and speeds up. time” this day. More compliments C-Flight (23+): Jim Ferris (24) Its busy time at Tropical Golf, and to Crystal Bay in these times of won his flight with 35 points, TROPICAL GOLF GROUP had taken charge and so we all struggle as dark descended and today we had thirty-one golfers rising prices, they have held firm barely edging out Dave Cooper Tuesday The 23rd January 2018: got away on time and in good it got really busy. Mind sat in the signed up for the trip to Crystal at 1050 Baht to walk. The con- (23) and Karen Brown (38) at the Bangpakong riverside ( order. Thanks Don. So off we went back it was not too bad. Bay. We had a rather early tee sensus is course condition would 34 mark. Then the ever present Stableford) We had a large turn- on a Course that really looked to We got back really late, for us, time, and as will be seen that was be considered “fair”. A few Torsten Bishoff (26) took the fi- out for this day, somewhere be- be in fine order. However it so it was soon into the results with lucky. With the staff at BJ’s Lodge greens were in need of repair but nal flight step with 30 points. tween 8 and 9 Groups. I say that seemed we were at the back of many of the winners missing as bustling to get all golfers served, most were just fine. So how did Best Nine (non winner): Visit- because between Monday Night the queue and so we played one home beckoned. everyone loaded up and headed the groups fare? ing Arne Jorgensen and Takeshi and Tuesday Morning anything of the slowest rounds of recent In the A Flight, 0 to 17, the win- out before 08:00. For some A-Flight (0-16): John Davis (c/ Hakozaki won the best non-win- can happen. This is after all time. This is a great Course but ner was Richard Kubicki with 40 troubles were just to begin. h 13) kept his winning scores go- ning 9-hole scores. Pattaya. One thing is certain, it is at times does seem to get con- points. In second was Rob Brown The trip to CB always starts with ing with 36 points, winning on a never mundane here. gested. with 39 points ahead of Steve So finally with about 8 Groups off The course was in fine condition Truelove in third with 38 points we went. The trip up there was although on the day it seemed and in fourth was Andre Van Dyk quite normal, until we overtook a most of the tees were back, some with 33 points on countback over series of slow lorry’s and noticed on the Blues. The fairways were Andy Murray. we had passed the turnoff. I tried well grassed but they seemed In the B Flight, 18 to 25 , the win- to workout the way to u- turn but rather wet, the greens were a bit ner was Brian Gabe with the best the woman on the Sat Nav would slow but all in all this was a plea- score of the day, 41 points. In not stop talking and telling me it sure to play. Apart from the fact second was Walter Baechli with would take over 1 Hour to get that it was really hot. With a long 35 points ahead of Graham there. Had to turn her off, as we round and hot weather most of Buckingham in third with 33 were only 15 minutes away and I the players were struggling by the points. In fourth was Joe had no idea how to get back. For- end of the round and were Sparwith wit 32 points on tunately the driver, somehow, pleased to get into the cool of the countback over Dick Warberg. made all the correct turns and we Clubhouse. In the C Flight, 26 up, the winner turned up at the Course only a It is never a problem driving to a was Torsten Bischoff with 37 little late. It does get a bit fraught Course, but the drive back can points ahead of a countback on when you have the start sheet. sometimes be a problem. The 34 points that saw Frank Xin in Onto the tee where Don Carmody drive back on this day was a second and George King in third.

arch past the 7/11, turn right af- went to Greenwood and played Dave Smith, Paddy Devereux, Neil ter 50 meters, with the venue on the A & B course. We found a Harvey and Willem Lasonder. the left another 200 meters along. beautiful kept course with nice Pleasant Valley was our venue for T 098 840 7594 fairways and difficult greens. Also Thursday 25th January. It was E [email protected] no complaints about the weather, again a slightly clouded day. The W www.siamcountryresort.com nice day slightly clouded and not course looked very good, but the Golf from here is generally played to warm. All the circumstances greens were again difficult for our on Tuesday & Thursday, with the are there for good scores and we group. Today it was Dave Smith Resort hosting prompt presenta- had some. who was going like a rocket. He tions on both days. As a PSC af- It was again Stan Rees who won with 40 stable ford points, filiated venue we welcome all golf- played very consistently and had but Paddy Devereux kept very ers. a very good score. He won with close with 39 stable ford points Call 089 253 5440 (Willem 42 stable ford points. Second was for second. Third was Jonathan Lasonder) for scheduling or enqui- Jonathan Pratt with 38 stable ford Pratt with 36 stable ford points. ries. points and third Dave Smith with The nears to the pin were for Nice courses 36 stable ford points. Dave Smith, Paddy Devereux and On Tuesday 23rd January we The nears to the pin were for Willem Lasonder.

SIAM COUNTRY RESORT Smith, Willem Lasonder, Josh and Willem Lasonder. Stan the man George Gamble. Siam Country Resort Accom- On Tuesday 16th January we Mountain Shadow was our venue modation - Restaurant - Bar went to King’s Naga. It was a nice for Thursday 18th January. It was sunny day with a breeze and not a bright sunny day. First we too warm. The course was in good thought it would be very hot, but it condition. There have been done was not too bad. The course was a good job since the takeover. And in very good condition, but we had the price is very attractive, value some problems with trees and for money. greens. That kept the scores mod- Despite the good conditions today erate. It was again Stan Rees who we had not high scores. Stan Rees played a consistent game. Again was the most consistent and he won with 36 stable ford points. played a god round and won with Second was Jonathan Pratt with 36 stable ford points. Second was 32 stable ford points and third Paul Davies with 32 stable ford Willem Lasonder with 30 stable Siam Country Road, Soi Polo 1, points and third Dave Smith with ford points. 39 Moo 9 Pong, Banglamung. 32 stable ford points. The nears to the pin were for Allan The location is just off Siam Coun- The nears to the pin were for Dave Cassin, Dave Smith (2x) and try Club Rd, after going under the

ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 35 departed The Swan somewhat It was Mashi along with Rudy that B6 Rudy Regenass. earlier than expected. All were had a day out, both returning with First Long Putt: ready for the days challenge to Net 69. Mashi was the eventual C9 Bill Steinmann. play at The Crystal Bay. At stake winner via the count back system. B9 Wan Makmul. was Jan 2018 Monthly Mug! Coming in third was James Wilks, In the Photo from L to R: Rudy The weather threatening early (better known as Bear) got to say Regenass and “Todays Monthly and with the deluge last night we he is enjoying some good golf at Mug Winner” Mashi Kaneta. were not sure as to what we the moment. Fourth, fifth and six D-for (our charity collector dog) would get. Ironically it rained all were all sorted by the count back was delighted to receive many day in Pattaya but not a drop at system. Fourth place went to Paul donations and the players and Crystal Bay. Sharples (who kindly donated the supporters are thanked for their We played C and B Nines in that winnings to D-For) Fifth went to continued generosity. Everything order from the Yellow tees. The JJ Harney and the unlucky No 6 that goes to D-For is for charity course was in bad shape and hav- was Patch. Graham Laurie sorry and is not used for anything but! ing not played on the day what mate! Back at ‘The Swan’, we wel- feedback I got was that “the Winners. comed back Sean Miller joining GROWLING SWAN It was Patrick Poussier that made was let of his chain and had a course was very tired and in need 1st Mashi Kaneta (15) 69 Net. us yet again! MOUNTAIN SHADOW GC – 15th it his day, returning with the best great time collecting for the needy of a fair amount of work”. It was 2nd Rudy Regenass (18) 69 Net. The GS is a friendly golf outlet and Jan 2018. score of the day being 33 points. in Pattaya. Players and patrons of also mentioned that the staff in- 3rd James Wilks (29) 72 Net. welcomes golfers of all persua- A Frenchman makes it to the Second past the post was Colin The Growling Swan are thanked cluding caddies lacked the drive 4th Paul Sharples (15) 73 Net. sions. We generally play on Mon- Summit First. Stielow. With the size of the field for their generosity! and motivation. This is somewhat 5th JJ Harney (14) 73 Net. days and Thursdays at any one Well we are still suffering from being so small we were only to The GS is a friendly golf outlet and of a disappointment to us as in NTP’s of the fine courses around player shortage, eleven golfers recognize first and second spots. caters for and encourages all golf- the past Crystal Bay has always C4 Bill Steinmann. Pattaya. Please contact Peter were heading out to Mt Shadow, All novelties were in play! ers male and female to have a been a favorite for Growling Swan C7 JJ Harney. Grey for bookings or any infor- a favorite of The Growling Swan Results for Mountain Shadow hit at any of our weekly outings. Golfers. B4 Mashi Kaneta. mation on 0861 503086. Crew. We had a later than nor- 1st Patrick Poussier (28) 33 pts. We generally play Mondays and mal Tee time as one may think 2nd Colin Stielow (26) 29 pts. Thursdays at one of the many fine that things are picking up, any- Near Pins golf courses in and around way game On! 5 Stuart Mann Pattaya. Please contact Peter Grey Playing from the Blue Tees it 8 Lance Brooks if you are interested on 086 seemed to suit some of our play- 15 Keith Buchanan 1503086. ers, but then again as scores 17 Steve Richardson On a side note I am finding that a showed it may have been a little Longest First Putt lot of reports that I send out to too long! 9 Patrick Poussier people that are using Hotmail The course was in good condi- 18 Glenn Smith these are bouncing back. I am try- tion (as always) fairways were In the Photo is (from L to R Keith ing to rectify this! mowed and the first cut wasn’t Buchanan, todays winner Patrick CRYSTAL BAY – 25th Jan, too bad either. The greens were Poussier and runner up Colin 2018. slow as per the normal. Weather Stielow. Mashi takes “The Jan Monthly played an important part, it made Back at The Swan we welcomed Mug” in a count back from Rudy! conditions quite pleasant a nice Lance Brooks, Steve Richardson It was not a large turn out as we change from the heat that we and welcomed back Stuart Mann. find this time of year, but all were sometimes suffer from. D-For, our resident charity hound anxious and optimistic golfers, we

he told me. Not sure he believed and Friday.” Links” Bar is to- Service and runner-up Helene 36pts it when that score got him third wards the Southern end of Soi Lindberg, both on 34 points. 4th Place…Colin Smith (13)… 35 place. Buakhow. The flight winner was Nigel pts We were able to pay two flights Check the Big board out front for Harrison with an excellent forty today, along with 4 near pins and upcoming games schedule. one points, the best total by far Winner…”B” flight…Nigel Harrison Best Nines. Sign up at Links Bar or online to on the day. (22)… 41 pts Winning the near pins were: join us for a day of golf. Near pins were won by Tommy 2nd Place…Helene Lindberg (22)… John Evans (No.2), Ray Banks (8), Royal Lakeside...Friday Janu- Marshall, Chris Barker, Simon 34 pts c/back Niall Caven (13), Martin Patch ary 26 S/ford , Harrison’s Watts and Nigel Harrison whilst 3rd Place…Colin Service (20)… 34 (17) Haul at Lakeside the consolation prizes went to pts Best Front Nine ( non winners)…. The Pattaya Links Golf Society Paul Greaves for his best front 4th Place…Harry Lankoff (22)… 33 Simon Watts……….18 pts abandoned an expensive Phoenix nine of 21 points and Ray Banks’s pts c/back Best Back Nine ( non winners)…… visit in favour of a late booking at best back nine of 17 points. The dreaded wig went to Udo Ronnie Ramsey……19 pts Royal Lakeside on Friday, 26th Near Pins: Tommy Marshall (3), Emmerich. Winner …”A” flight…….Paul January, and found the course in Simon Watts (6), Chris Barker All were convinced the decision Chesney (19)…38 pts impeccable condition and at half (12) ,Nigel Harrison.(15) to abandon Phoenix in favour of 2nd Place…Phil Davies (12)…37 pts the cost of a visit down the road Best Front Nine ( non one of the best courses on the 3rd Place…Ray Banks (14)…36 pts in Ban Ampur. Even the early start winners)….Paul Greaves….21 pts schedule was the correct one as LINKS GOLF SOCIETY Treasure Hill is not known for al- Winner…”B” flight……..Helene did not deter too many golfers Best Back Nine (non winners)…. all had enjoyed a fine day out, Treasure Hill..Wed.Jan.24...S/ lowing good scores, however, Lindberg (22)…38 pts, 2nd and three dozen early risers Ray Banks... 17 pts doing what they like best, playing ford some players today were out to Place…Tip Briney (20)…32 pts, 3rd played in two flights with the di- Winner …”A” flight…John Chelo golf with many good friends. Paul and Helene Top Flights prove that it could be done. Place…Charlie Leon (27)…31 pts vision set at eighteen. (18)… 38 pts Pattaya Links Golf Society is a PSC Once again Treasure Hill prepared “A” flight saw a well played 38 Looking at the lower end of the With quick greens and a steady 2nd Place…Bob Watson (4)… affiliated, friendly group and wel- a sparkling, well manicured points from Paul Chesney to take scoring, we wondered just how breeze scores were not as high 36pts c/back comes golfers of all levels. course for us, and greens that the honours, closely followed by low the score would be for the as normal but a couple of golfers 3rd Place…Andrew Purdie (9)… were true and had some pace. Phil Davies on 37 points. Ray “wig” and sunglasses. It was very excelled with sub-par rounds. Thirty Three Golfers came along Banks won the Green Jacket on low…not telling, but the recipient In the top flight “Mr Consistency” to take advantage of a great Monday and continued that form was a newcomer to Links. Colin Smith scored 35 points for course and still paying the much today with a fine 36 points to take Tony Mc Lean was a late entrant fourth place, on countback from appreciated price of 1250 bht for third spot. and a deserved winner of that Maurice Roberts and Huw Phillips. G/fee, Caddy and Cart. The magic number this time was coveted prize. In third was Andrew Purdie with What strange weather we are 38, as Helene Lindberg scored Phil Davies presented Paul 36 points, losing runner-up spot having right now. that many to have another top Chesney with his first Green to compatriot Bob Watson on It appeared most of the round that three placing, this time winning Jacket. countback and the winner was it might rain, but didn’t, but a few “B” flight. Of course the rain came back John Chelo with 38 points, his best sprinkles on the windscreen of Tip Briney was surprised to take heavier as I started the trudge effort this trip. the bus on the way home told us second spot with 32 points, and home. The second flight had Harry there was some around. By early happy about it. Pattaya Links Golf Society is a PSC Langkoff in fourth place with 33 evening, during presentations at Charlie Leon was over the moon affiliated, friendly group and wel- points, again assisted by Links Bar, the promise of rain with his 31 points straight after comes golfers of all levels. We countback, which was also used came good, short but sweet. the game, his best for a long time play Monday ,Wednesday to separate third placed Colin

36 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 Greig and Neil Carter been there until today. Hit almost x 2 1st- Takashi every fairway, 7 pars in a row fin- BUNKER BOYS GOLF REPORT Hakozaki(14)- 42 ishing with a very good 38 points. Week starting Monday 22 and came in with a Net 69 off a 6 was the pace of play. Had some points Richard Baldotto has been keen on January handicap or Eddie Kelly who big scores come through though. 2nd- Geoff Parker gaining ground for Golfer if the Monday, January.22, 2018 handed in a stellar performance We’ll start by mentioning that a (15)- 41 Points month and handed a card in with Today we headed down the 36 to of Net 71 off a 19 handicap and gent that does not come around 3rd- Colin Greig(10)- 35 points (18 on back 9) winning Emerald Golf Course. After deal- not going to forget a mention of much joined us and he destroyed 37 points 4th- Keith 2nd on a count back over Neil Grif- ing in the last couple weeks with Neil Griffin’s Net 72 off a 27 handi- the course, in a good way. Was Norman (15)- 36 fin who had 35 (17 On back 9) to some courses being short on cad- cap. Well done lads! The case for sinking nice puts, accurate drives Points claim 3rd. We had another 35 (12 dies, lockers, or even buggies. It golfer of the month is still close and was on point with his irons. Friday, January. on back 9) by Alan Sullivan who was nice to see we did not have and there’s going to be a good Everything fell into place for 26, 2018 put up a 23 on the front 9 to take this problem at Emerald. But we battle until the end. Takeshi Hakozaki(14) with a Oh, what a great day 4th. But we can’t forget Stuart were delayed 40 minutes on our 1st- Bob Cowell (6) Net 69 Stableford score of 42 points! Well we had today as the Brown who grabbed 5th with a start time. The course was 2nd- Eddie Kelly (19) Net 71 done! Right behind Takeshi was Bunker Boys were in nice 34 points. All in all a great jammed. Such is life with high sea- 3rd- Neil Griffin (27) Net 72 Geoff Parker(15) with a 41. Great full force to take on day out at Royal Lakeside. son golf. 4th- Colin Greig (10) Net 73 game Geoff! Seems Geoff’s new Royal Lakeside. A 1st- Neil Carter (14)- 38 points Once we got going it seemed to 5th- Neil Carter (14) Net 73 irons he recently acquired are good number of lads 2nd- Richard Baldotto (24) - 35 move along at great pace. The Closest to Pins Bob Cowell, Ken working out nicely. But we can’t participated on a points course was in good shape, greens Elmore, Tony Berry, Neil Carter. forget this month’s front-runner for beautiful golf day. 3rd- Neil Griffin (27)- 35 points were not overly quick and people Wednesday, January. 24th, Golfer of the Month, again! Colin Greens were per- 4th- Alan Sullivan (15)- 35 points seemed to have good starts. But 2018 Greig(10) who once again shows fect, fairways nicely 5th- Stuart Brown this was one of our monthly med- We found our way to Pleasant he is not going to give up his crown groomed and quite Closest to Pins als and by the end of the game, Valley today and most of us look without a fight. Colin came in with points was Keith Norman(15) who a few good scores came in. Keith Norman, Colin Greig, Stuart we had 7 no return golf cards out forward to visiting PV as it’s usu- a very respectable round of 37 and seems to be coming into form be- Start by saying Neil Carter seemed Brown of 23 that golfed. Not the case for ally in good shape and all enjoy that almost guarantees him to be fore next months Memorial Tour- to be on a mission, been strug- Photo of Neil Carter winner on Fri- Bob Cowell though as he plowed their day. We weren’t disap- on top for GOM for January. Fol- nament. gling with his new irons and his day through the course with no issues pointed. Tee off was smooth as lowed by in a close call with 36 Near pins by Keith Norman, Colin usual consistent drives have not ish with a very tidy 4 for 22, as the scorers. At the other end Manik match award and a place in the KCC were all out in the last over was seemly untroubled and when Grand Final on Sunday 28th Janu- PATTAYA CRICKET CLUB for 111. A special mention should he was joined by Lee the pair ary in Bangkok. go to Shaun Jones who was out- calmly added 44 runs to take the PCC would like to invite any sup- It was an unusually hot and sticky standing in the field. PCC score to 76 before Lee (16) porters to come along for a great morning at the Thai Polo Ground, In reply PCC made the worst pos- was caught behind. The PCC cap- finals day out, the details of the the home of Pattaya CC, when the sible start when Venky was beaten tain Simon ensued there were no fixture will be advertised on the two captains strode out to the for pace and lost his off stump first late order travails with a composed club Facebook page and website. wicket for the toss. Kerala CC won ball. Wezley’s (14) cameo allowed 13no. But it was Manik who was The club would also like to express the toss and elected to bat first in Andy to stake a claim for a regu- the star of the innings with a beau- their gratitude to the PSC, Retox the cup semi final with the win- lar top order spot but he soon tiful 54no, finishing with a glori- Outback Bar, Amigo Group, ners facing the Southerners in the found the pace too hot and was ous straight six to ensure PCC’s 6 Macallan Insurance Broker and final. cleaned up also without troubling wicket victory, the man of the Aegis International. The PCC opening bowlers of Andy Emery and Lee Standen started superbly as the new ball offered assistance through the air and off the wicket. Lee made the break- Tilakaratna (0/12) continued PCC’s the stumps gave KCC some re- through when Simon Philbrook dominance. A few lapses in con- spite but Lee returned at the held a sharp chance at a deep centration from Paul Hack behind death to mop up the tail and fin- gully and Wezley Masterton held an even better catch at cover point. When Venky snaffled a catch at mid off Kerala CC were 20 for 3 and behind a par scoring rate. Peter Gangur’s (2/19) wily spin and Basu’s (1/16) inswing maintained the pressure on the oppo- sition batsmen. Wezley (1/25) bowled with his usual aggression that at times was too quick for the lower order batsmen and Damith

ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA 37 FEATURED GOLF COURSE OF THE MONTH The Ocean Course is often a favorite with many golfers of all abili- ties. Many of its fairways are lined with mature trees on both sides. TENNIS It is currently receiving a major upgrade with much of the lower shrubs and redundant trees being cleared to allow the golfers view to the beautiful distant mountains to the north and the ocean to the east. Also, additional bunkers have been added while existing bunkers have been redesigned with grace- ful contours. The Ocean Course gradually rises in elevation from TENNIS STARTS AT PSC nized on Tuesdays and Thurs- holes #4 to #6 and looking back Great News for PSC Members. days, with a mix of doubles and Phoenix Gold Golf and Country over 1,000 rai, it’s three courses sional quality of The Mountain the golfer can catch glimpses of Seems a lot of PSC members singles. The clinic and doubles Club are nestled on rolling fairways that Course’s fairways tests the golf- the surrounding countryside. The play tennis at various facilities in will be on Sundays only. The spacious Phoenix Golf and are often lined with a large vari- ers’ interest and judgment of each par 3 #7 hole is being upgraded Pattaya so it’s only logical Ten- The idea of the Sunday clinic Country Club’s clubhouse with its ety of young and mature trees, stroke. The greens are designed to the signature hole of The Ocean nis be added to the list of sports and doubles format is to help sunshine-colored, tiled roof has shrubbery, lakes, ponds, and of to provide opportunities to show Course. The 9th hole tee-off has that the PSC should be involved those who may have played ten- become famous as an inviting land- course bunkers to add spice and the golfers’ putting skills. a dramatic view to the west and a with. nis in the past get back in the mark for both local and interna- challenge to all golfers’ skills. The Lakes Course challenges the glimpse of the gulf of Thailand PSC member John Conway, who swing and play again in an or- tional golfers. It can be readily seen The Mountain Course affords the golfers to keep their golf drives on with the clubhouse to the left to has a long history of coaching, ganized environment. It is also just a short distance inland from golfers an exquisite view of a fa- line as well as finding a good layup complete a memorable day of golf. organizing tennis clinics and a way tennis players can find Thailand’s eastern seaboard 25 mous landmark as seen especially position for the green and final Tel. (038) 239 400 Fax. (038) 239 tournaments in the UK through likeminded people and we can minutes south of Pattaya in Baan from the #6 par 4 fairway. A putt for a well-earned par. Many 414 Mobile : 084 873 5363 various tennis clubs, has kindly help organize tennis on other Umpur area. nearby mountain, with a large beautiful ponds, small lakes and Email : offered to be our Tennis Orga- days. Denis Griffiths, a world renowned sheer-cliff face that is easily seen, few well-placed trees and bunkers [email protected] nizer. The only pre requisite is you golf course designer, planned the has an impressive laser-carved challenge the golfer’s abili- Website : John has been busy negotiating have or had some tennis abil- total 27 holes in 1993. Extending image of Buddha. The 3-dimen- ties. www.phoenixgoldgolf.com court rates and putting together ity, beginner clinics will be or- a tennis plan for PSC members ganized after we get settled in. and we can announce Tennis as VENUE : Siam Bayshore Hotel a PSC sport will start on Sunday tennis courts Second Road be- FISHING 15th of October. side the Nova Platinum Hotel. Game Fishing in Pattaya has al- placement) and all bait is provided Siam Bayshore on second road DATES : (Initially) Sunday 15th ways provided anglers with a chal- for each trip, but you are more will be the venue. It has some 22nd 29th of October and Sun- lenging experience. Under the than welcome to bring your own great courts with good facilities day 5th of November banner of the PSC (promoting equipment should you desire to such as change rooms chairs TIME: Registration 3:45pm with sport), we run this fishing section do so. tables and shade plus a hitting clinic and play from 4pm to for your enjoyment, and because All the trips are on board a tradi- wall. 6pm. we have a large database and tional Thai fishing boat (approxi- Format on the day will be a 40 COST: 200 ba club membership we can arrange mately 65 feet long) adapted spe- minute clinic run by John to warm t per person (PSC are provid- for the best deals in this area. cially for recreational fishing and up and get an idea of numbers ing new balls) Although we refer to it as game providing the customer not only and player skill levels. After that So we can assess player num- fishing, do not get carried away with good fishing, but also a bit players will be organized into bers please email John advis- with the thought that we go out of historic Thai culture. The boat groups and then play doubles. ing you will attend. hunting for the likes of marlin or has adequate seating and relax- We have organized the courts at Contact sailfish etc. Quite simply we do ation areas. There are also Eu- catching large quantities of these are non returnable, except Siam Bayshore for 4 consecutive John Conway smaller varieties such as pla when cancelled by the Captain Sundays from 4pm till 6pm. Email dang, snapper, grouper, etc. plus due to bad weather. Please try to It is planned (pending player in- [email protected] many other species. These fish, give at least 3 days notice when terest) that tennis will be orga- Phone 090 291 7588 in the main, range in size from booking. ½ pound to one pound but also · TRIP: We have 4 regular trips includes a species of cod and each month. They are conducted grouper averaging between 1 on the first and third Saturdays PSC DARTS TEAM and 3 kilos. All are pan-sized (or and second and fourth Tuesdays bigger) and provide a delicious of each month. meal. · Private Charters can usually be You are welcome to keep your arranged for any day of the week catch to take home and enjoy if with 3 – 5 days notice. not conduct this type of fishing. ropean toilet facilities on board. you wish. The captain and boat · You should arrange for your own In saying that we have had the The boat is serviced annually and boy will scale and clean your fish food and beverage and transport odd larger game fish wander into well maintained throughout the and pack it on ice for a small from Pattaya to Bang Saray and the waters we fish in, but it has year, and fitted with ample life charge of baht 100 per person. return. been said this is very rare. There jackets and buoys. Our Captain Well worth the money! · To download a booking form are several reputable commercial is an experienced and competent Other Info CLICK HERE PSC Darts Team wins at MWA- Pattaya. enterprises to contact for big sailor with a good knowl- BAAN THA-IT DARTS OPEN “Team Champion” game fishing which requires edge of the local waters 2018, BANGKOK Chonburi – Johns/Adrian/Rolly/ heavier fishing gear and faster who, not only knows A team of enthusiastic darts Pop boats to go to the fishing grounds good fishing grounds, he players competing under the “Single Champion” some many kilometers offshore. takes good care of his PSC banner. The beat all com- Chonburi – Rolly PSC Fishing passengers and their ers to bring the trophies back to What we do provide is a good day needs. out on the sea for both the seri- A browse through the ous fishermen and women and photographs will show the less serious fisherperson who the size and variety of fish just want to experience a day (or that can be landed in lo- night?) at sea (with only fishing cal waters. Worthy sized on the itinerary). We always make sharks, skates, rays, cobia, · The FULL FEE WILL BE RE- Contact Information sure there is enough tackle (a queenfish, jacks, king mackerel QUIRED when booking on the Colin Cave 081 869 7113, John small charge is made for Rod and and barracuda are caught from regular organized trips or arrang- Haddon 084 539 1134. Reel hire and line and tackle re- time to time but we mainly enjoy ing/booking special charter trips,

38 THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE OF PATTAYA ISSUE 598  FEBRUARY 2018 THE ‘MASH UP’ of the day, each giving it their in which by the way, was number dividual treatment. Cover one in 35 different countries. For versions could also be fun, one evening whilst jamming released as an effort to at a Blues club, I had a go at doing revive the song’s popu- the same song as a standard 12 larity among younger bar….and it worked. It took many generations of listeners people a while to figure out what after the popularity of the I’d done but, after a great recep- original version has long since tion, I’ve kept it in to my live band declined over the years. gig repertoire. On occasion, a cover can So, my point is, you cover artists become more popular out there, why not experiment a than the original, such bit and try playing your favourite as Elvis Presley’s ver- songs in a completely different sion of Carl Perkins’ style. original “Blue There have been a few bands, Suede such as ‘Hayseed Dixie’ who take Hard Rock songs and give them the Hillbilly treatment causing great fun and frivolity. Another favourite of mine is the former Eagles member Bernie Leadon lead band ‘Run C & W’ who also brilliantly do a Shoes”, similar treatment but this time Santana’s with Soul classics. 1970 version of Peter My latest bit of fun is using the Green’s and Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Mash Up’ genre. Many DJs and A song is a song is a song is a 1968 “Black Magic Woman”, other producers have combined song. Johnny Cash’s version of Nine Inch two or more famous song elements This phrase was banded about a Nails’ “Hurt,” Whitney Houston’s and come up with something fresh. lot by my ex manager and co-com- version of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Al- Even the Beatles ‘Love’ album saw poser from ‘Brotherhood Of Man’, ways Love You”, or Jimi Hendrix’s many ‘Mash Ups’ of their own Tony Hiller (pictured), a long time version of Bob Dylan’s “All Along songs created by George Martins’ stalwart of the music business, the Watchtower”. The Hendrix re- son, Giles. during our many writing sessions cording, released six months af- For example, I’m currently per- of old. ter Dylan’s original, became a Top forming a ‘Mash Up’ of Queens’ He was referring to the fact that a good song can be performed in many different ways and, depend- ing on the quality of the song, would always sound good in what- ever genre was chosen. He was right. His theory has been bourne out so many times with countless hits being ‘covers’ of a previously released track, but performed in a completely different style. brilliant singers and players, only In popular music, a cover version perform covers exactly how they , cover song, or simply cover, is a sound on the record. They have new performance or recording of the ability to copy but no original- a previously recorded, commer- ity whatsoever. So, why not play cially released song by someone 10 single in the UK in 1968 (US ‘We Will Rock You’ combined with the record? Adding a new live el- other than the original artist or number 20) and was ranked 48th Led Zepplins’ ‘Whole Lotta Love’ ement is a positive move and can composer. in Rolling Stone magazine’s 500 with the result being a superb hard bring much more satisfaction than Before the onset of rock ‘n’ roll in Greatest Songs of All Time. hitting dance creation and a feel just regurgitating someone else’s the 1950s, songs were published Another famous example is the of what it might be like if two of creativity. and several records of a song Beatles’ cover of “Twist and Shout”, the best Rock bands in the world, There have been artists who have might be brought out by singers originally by the Top Notes, and played together. chosen to radically rework a popu- their version of the I’ve also managed to combine AC/ lar song to exemplify their ap- song, “Til There DCs ‘Highway To Hell’ with Aretha proach and philosophy to music. Was You”, by Franklins’ ‘Respect’ and New Or- Prime examples include Joe Meredith Willson, ders’ ‘Blue Monday’ with Deep Cocker’s soul reworking of The among many oth- Purples’ ‘Smoke On The Water’. Beatles’ originally-jaunty ‘With a ers. My audiences seem to love the Little Help from My Friends’, the I, personally, have fact that effort has been put into band Devo’s radical reconstruction always been im- doing something fresh and excit- of the Rolling Stones’ ‘(I Can’t Get pressed when ing whilst still playing recognizable No) Satisfaction’, or Marilyn someone takes a tunes. Manson’s version of the song and performs I understand for the standard Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet it in a completely dif- cover singer who has his/her Dreams’. ferent style adding downloaded backing tracks, this is So, performers and pro- creativity to a famil- not possible, but even then, they ducers, get your thinking iar tune. Recently, could try to not copy the original cap on and try to be more because of my mu- vocal and attempt to inject their creative. The ‘safe’ option sical past, I’ve been own personality into each song. is not always the best. Try getting many re- During my travels around the doing a song a different quests to sing ‘Save world, I’ve encountered many way or have a right good Your Kisses For Me’, bands who, although musically ‘Mash Up’….you’ll love it.

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Pattayas’ fun loving Ex Pat Earl Brown and Eva Johnson to response. orphans and children who live in Songs such as ‘Do I Love You’, We at Pattaya People community once again came provide a stage for the ‘Northern The beneficiary of the 74,000 baht disadvantaged conditions. ‘Sign On The Dotted Line’, congratulate everyone who took together on the 6th January to, not Soul’ music they love. Still the profits from the evening this time The evening really was ‘Souled ‘Breaking Down The Walls Of part and can ensure everyone that only celebrate some of the main provocateurs in the will go to the Take Care Kids Out’ with a full Robin Hood pub at Heartache’ and classics such as we will let you know well in greatest classic music ever organization of this very popular Shelter for children in dire the Avenue in 2nd Road grooving ‘9 Times Out Of 10’ were advance of the next ‘Souled Out’ released, but also to raise money event which occurs usually every economic and social difficulties. to the fab Tamla Motown like enthusiastically danced to by fans event which will be ‘not to be for a notable charity in our region. 4 months or so, their team has Their aims are to support and tunes offered by the various of the genre and those who just missed’. ‘Souled Out’ was conceived by expanded and so has the public improve the quality of life for knowledgable DJs on hand. wanted to join the party. Barry Upton

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Soi Potisan was in the party mode the Grand Opening of her new ings and students, teachers of the on Friday 26. January when Khun traditional Thai Massage School. school, many invited guests and Patthamaporn “Pat” Mcghie had 9 monks came to make the bless- VIPs all dressed up for this aus- picious occasion enjoyed the cel- fair city for 12 years and is a very of them now also having a school ebration with lots of good food. active business woman with six for learning Thai massage. Khun Pat has been living in our massage shops in Pattaya, two

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