The Bangkok Hospital Pattaya hosted an education day to inform parents about hemorrhagic fever and to hand out medical supplies to several children’s charities.
by Derek Franklin
With the long summer holidays upon us, 14 boys from the Father Ray Children’s Village joined 200 local boys at a local Buddhist temple where they were ordained monks. The boys, one as young as seven, are following a tradition that goes back many years and sees the majority of Thai boys and [...]
Andre Brulhart (centre), general manager of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, led staff in the blood donation campaign for the Thai Red Cross. On left is Daranat Nuchaikaew, hotel director of Human Resources, on right is Autcharaporn Namdee, training manager, and second from right is Wachari Vanda, head of Thai Red Cross Volunteers for [...]
by Derek Franklin
A talent is not a privilege of the privileged. A person from a disadvantaged background with a talent for education, sports or the arts will only realize his or her ability if given the right opportunity.
Children living at the various projects managed by the Father Ray Foundation are given time to take up [...]
by Derek Franklin
As the temperature here in Pattaya seems to be rising by the day and the news channels are full of stories of heavy snow in many parts of northern Europe and North America, spare a thought for a group of school children who recently arrived in Pattaya from northern Siberia.
Coming to Pattaya to [...]
An Unusual Purchase for the Camillian Social Centre
by William Macey
A visit to the Camillian Social Centre in Bang Chang is always something to look forward to. When visiting, the one thing that is certain is a warm, friendly welcome from Father Peter, his staff and all the children. This year’s bi-annual visit by Pattaya Sports [...]
by Derek Franklin
While cruising the waters of Southeast Asia, the luxury liner Crystal Cruises sailed into Thai waters and docked at nearby Laem Chabang. Many guests rushed off to see the sights of Bangkok or spend their money in the shops of Pattaya. One group arrived in Pattaya and spent their time volunteering at the [...]
CBRE Thailand constructed a clean water system for Baan Huay Mai Sang, a remote village in Mae Hong Sorn province, as part of the real estate marketing company’s 25th anniversary celebration.
A group of 10 CBRE Thailand volunteers were selected from across all business lines to construct a supply and distribution system with a filter tank, [...]
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn accepted a donation from Dusit Thani Pattaya on behalf of the Chai Pattana Foundation under the patronage of HM the King. The annual contribution from hotel staff and management was presented by Chatchawal Supachayanont , hotel general manager, at the Chitralada Palace.
Ulrich Hoffgen (back row, 2nd left), general manager of Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives led management and staff in an operation to clean the beach and area surrounding the resort. This environmental conservation activity was arranged as part of Centara’s corporate social responsibilities and environment policy.
