Posted by EugeneTang on Apr 26, 2009 in
Thailand 
Pattaya’s latest Attraction - Pattaya Floating Market
Located in Banglamung district of Chonburi Province is the Four Regions Floating Market or Pattaya Floating Market opened to the public in November 2008 claimed to be to be the biggest floating market in the eastern region featuring 111 boutique-shops selling native food and specialties from all over Thailand. The market is divided into 4 separate part, each represents each part of Thailand (North, Central, North-Eastern, and South) offering a special blend of differing traditions. The market covering an area of 100,000 square meters (67 rai) was built at a cost of 350 million baht by local young tycoon Warida Sae-eung.
Pattaya Floating Market- The boat trip
Pattaya Floating Market- Water vendor selling authentic Thai desserts
There are about 80 boats on standby to ferry tourists around the compound , linked by a network of canals and wooden bridges. The boat trip is designed to expose tourists to the richness of the surrounding Thai architectural and cultural river side living. One can sample freshly cooked authentic Thai delicious dishes from the water vendors.
Pattaya Floating Market - A place to sample authentic Thai dishes
The compound also features rice farming, sunflower fields and a wood carving museum, and daily outdoor cultural performance unique to the four regions of the country, like Thai classical dance, martial art demonstrations,as well as water boxing, where the fighters perform on a horizontal pole above the canal. The Nueng Siam Woodcarving Museum has on display rare pieces of crafted 200 years old teak and is home for the impressive and beautiful carved image of the elephant god Ganesha. No photography is allowed in the museum.
Pattaya Floating Market-The Nueng Siam Woodcarving Museum features a beautiful carved image of the elephant god Ganesha
It is a wonderful experience for those who have yet to visit a floating market in Thailand and also for people like us who love photography.There is no entrance fee and the market opens daily from 10am to 11pm.
Pattaya Floating Market- A place to shop for authentic Thai handicrafts
The Floating Market Pattaya, the biggest floating market in the world, is conveniently located just off Sukhumvit Road, south of Jomtien and only 10kms from Central Pattaya. Easy access from Bangkok by Tour Service, Public bus, taxi or coach.
For more information, visit www.pattayafloatingmarket.com or call 038-706-340.
Pattaya’s latest Attraction - Pattaya Floating Market
Tags: Around Pattaya, Markets in Thailand, Where To Eat & Drink, Where To Shop
Posted by EugeneTang on Apr 25, 2009 in
Thailand 
Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009 (1 Jun - 31 Aug) - Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Phuket and Hat Yai
The Sale worth waiting for is back. The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, Thailand’s annual three-month shopping extravaganza offers world-class shopping, a diverse selection of quality products and services, special discounts of 10 - 70 per cent and promotional offers being extended by leading department stores, shopping complexes, King Power Duty Free shops, airlines, hotels, spas, golf courses, online travel agencies, hospitals, jewellery shops and participating retail outlets along designated ‘Shopping Streets’ in Bangkok and at special events held in the popular tourist destinations of Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Hat Yai.
Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009 (1 Jun - 31 Aug)
The ‘Shopping Streets’ provide a convenient opportunity to spot great buys in an exotic range of unique crafts and cottage industry products, including exquisitely hand-crafted decorative items for home and living and fashion accessories, available in the traditional as well as contemporary design.
In addition to discount offers of up to 70 per cent from participating establishments, check out the special promotions offered by retail and service outlets displaying the ‘Thailand Grand Sale’ decal. These include free gifts, vouchers and lucky draw prizes.
To take advantage of special discounts, promotional offers and other privileges between 1 June through to 31 August, simply look out for the “Amazing Thailand Grand Sale” decal on display at participating outlets.
Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2009 (1 Jun - 31 Aug)
The three-month campaign also embraces a variety of destinations beyond Bangkok such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hua Hin, Cha-am, Pattaya, Nakhon Ratchasima, Udorn Thani, Phuket, Krabi, Hat Yai and Samui Island.
Most of Bangkok’s major shopping malls and stores are located close to the city’s skytrain or metro transport systems, making it very convenient to hop from one store to the next.
Get ready your shopping bags and shop your heart out!!!
Tags: Around Bangkok, Around Chiang Mai, Around Pattaya, Around Phuket, Events in Bangkok, Thailand Sale & Hotel Promotion
Posted by EugeneTang on Mar 28, 2009 in
Thailand 
The Pattaya Redemptorist School For The Blind
The most memorable trip during the media fam trip organised by Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and CCT M.I.C.E Thailand team was a visit to the Pattaya Redemptorist School For The Blind under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The school was founded by Father Raymond Brennan of the Redemptorist and Principal Aurora Sribuapun, a former blind Thai government servant and instructor for the blind in 1986.
Dance performance @ The Pattaya Redemptorist School For The Blind
Located at Banglamung in Cholburi Province is the only school that within eastern Thailand. In the early years, the school was faced with challenges and obstacles. This includes transforming the outlook and unstanding of parents of blind and visually impaired students to help them to understand the importance of education for their disabled child. Through education and training, blind students are able to go about their daily lives without depending on assistance from others. The second challenge is the financial management of the school. All of the income was from donations of local citizens. Fortunately, the school was able to overcome that obstacle.
Today (2009), the school has opened its doors to all blind, blind with other disabilities. Students ranging in ages from 3-20 years old come from all over the country. The school welcomes all students regarless of gender, background, or religion. The first and formost important thing the school offers them is guidance: emotionally, mentally and physically. Next , students learn about basic every day life and how manuever through the campus through the outside world. The school is a charitable / non profit organization therefore students do not have any expenses.
Computer courses @ The Pattaya Redemptorist School For The Blind
Everything ranging from room and board, food, registration fee, tuition, school supplies are free of charge. Students have an option to use the room and board at the school or commute. Currently, the boardng school is under construction through endowment and donations from kind hearted sponsor and donors.
Learning to read @ The Pattaya Redemptorist School For The Blind
Interaction between media and student @ The Pattaya Redemptorist School For The Blind
Classes range from kindergarden to Junior high (nineth grade) offer sports, home economics, typing, computer, music and voice lessons. In 2009, there are 141 students enrolled in the school. Upon graduation, students are encouraged to further their studies and if possible through the university level.
Food donated by CCT M.I.C.E Thailand Team
The school’s latest goal in 2009 -2010 is to offer a vocational program for students and also vocational training section for the graduates to enable them to earn a living to support their families. Unfortunately, 96% of the Blind Thais have not been given the opportunity to go to school and the objective of the school is to provide the path and hope for the disabled students.
“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”~Mark Twain
Donation from Mr. Sakan Kovitvanij, Manger-North Asia, TCEB
For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact:
Mr Tarawoot Gumnerdsook
The Pattaya Redemptorist School for the Blind
285 / 103 Moo 5 Soi Naklua 16, Pattaya - Naklua Road,
Tamboo Naklua, Amphur Banglamoong,
Cholburi Province, Thailand 20150
Tel: (038) 225479, (038) 225963
Email: aua@pattayablind.org
Web: www.pattayablind.org
Donation from CCT M.I.C.E Thailand Team
Donation can be made by:
Send to the School by cash, money order or write a cheque payable to ” The Pattaya Redemptorist School for the Blind”
or Donate to the ” Princess Maha Chakri Sirindorn Fund” by transfering the money through:
A/C # 669-2-10787-4
A/C Name “Toonbaromrajkumari”
Siam Commercial Bank pcl. Pattaya Route 2 branch
The Pattaya Redemptorist School For The Blind
Tags: Around Pattaya, Beautiful and Gorgeous People, Conservation and Charity Projects in Thailand
