Dr. Virachai Techavijit, Owner, Founder and Chairman of Regent’s International School  Pattaya & Bangkok (middle), members of the Board, the schools' leadership teams and honourable guests celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Regent’s International School Pattaya on Saturday, 5th October 2019 at the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. Dr. Virachai gave a keynote address to guests and this was followed by special performances, an international buffet dinner, presentations, prize draws, a live band and dancing in celebration of the success of Regent’s.

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Mr. Peter Hogan, Principal of Regent’s International School Bangkok, Miss Kwanshanok and Mrs. Thipavan Techavijit, School Directors, Sarah Osborne-James, Principal Regent’s International School Pattaya, Dr. Peter Jones, Head of Secondary and Ms. Caroline Drumm, Head of Primary School at Regent’s International School Bangkok. 

We are in the midst of a global environmental crisis with up to 200 species going extinct every day, record-breaking temperature increases globally, and ever more severe natural disasters.

​The IPCC report published in 2018 suggests that we have 12 years left to prevent irreversible climate change, and one year later, we have not only failed to act, but have seen the most widespread destruction of earth’s most fragile ecosystems. It will take all of us to prevent the looming crisis that threatens to change our planet, and all of our lives forever. This is the greatest challenge of our generation. 

Socialgiver, a lifestyle and travel platform that sells special deals from over 300 leading hotels, restaurants, and activities to raise funds for local projects is now offering another way for people to ‘do more good’. Starting 10th October 2019, Socialgiver is selling this special limited edition ‘Mystery Bag’ filled with a mix of gifts from over 50 wonderful brands that wish to give back.  ​

“Though this idea of a mystery bag only came up less than a month ago, the support we’ve received from participating brands have been nothing short of spectacular. More than 50 brands have already signed up to join this campaign, sending in products to participate. We’re really excited to have made this happen within such a short time, and we’re still open for more brands that wish to participate.” –Arch Wongchindawest, Founder of Socialgiver ​

Li Yugang’s celebrated song and dance production, Lady Zhaojun, will be staged on Oct 5 & 6 as a part of Bangkok’s 21st International Festival of Dance & Music 
 
Bangkok’s International Festival of Dance & Music in its 21 years has taken immense pride in bringing to Bangkok the best in performing arts from all around the world. This year too, for its 21st edition the Festival has a line up of phenomenal acts. Leading the line up from Beijing is China’s National Treasure Li Yugang.
 
On October 5 &6, singer, actor and director Li Yugang will take you deep into the recesses of Chinese culture with the tale of a legendary beauty: Lady Zhaojun.
 
In the hands of the multi-award winning, including ‘Outstanding Asian Artist Award’, Li Yugang this is a contemporary interpretation of a classic story. With a following in China and across Asia in the millions, Li Yugang is all set to enchant Bangkok with 70 dancers, singers and actors outing on an unbelievable show. The likes of which Bangkok has never seen before.
 
This show premiered in Beijing this April, and is being staged outside China for the first time in Bangkok.  This International World Premiere is a grand production with elaborate sets and stunning costumes -- the performance connects the enigmatic orient of the past and its traditions to the 21st century, drawing deeply on the traditions of Chinese opera, folk music and drama while energizing it with newer innovations.
 
This poetic song-dance drama also benefits from the talent of renowned masters like  Oscar award winner for Best Arts Design Award and Best Arts Director Ye Jintian; Taiwan’s “dark genius” and nationally-honoured recipient of the ‘Five Best’ Project Award drama director Li Xiaoping; Liu Xingli  who is vice president of the China’s Academy of the Performing Arts and professor at the Central Academy of Drama; and young composer Zhang Xiaozhen. ​

Satree Phuket School hosted the 2019 edition of the SKP RUN, which saw thousands in attendance.

Phuket is recognised as one of Thailand’s most popular destinations for running, hosting several marathons and charity runs over the course of a year. The recent SKP RUN 2019, which took place on September 29th 2019, was organised by representatives from the Satree Phuket School in a bid to raise funds to develop their education programmes and facilities.

The marathon itself was divided into three distinct categories, each ranging in length and difficulty in order to be inclusive of all those wishing to run: there was the 3.4 kilometre run, 6 kilometre run and 10.4 kilometre run. The event began with an opening ceremony that honoured Mr. Pakpong Thawiphat, the Governor of Phuket. Then, over 3,000 participants began preparing for the races that took place over the course of the day. As a whole, the event was enjoyed my many and hailed as a success. 
 
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Aussana Jantapa (2nd left) Senior General Manager of Classic Kameo Hotel, Rayong, together with the executive management team of Cape & Kantary Hotels, warmly welcomed "Mos-Patiparn Patavekarn"(3rd left) and "Tao-Somchai Khemklad" (4th  left), famous and talented Thai singers, who performed the memorable Mini Concert together at  Classic Kameo Hotel, Rayong. 

Bangkok Bank, the title sponsor of the Bangkok Bank CycleFest 2019 led by Dr. Thaweelap Rittapirom, Director and Executive Vice President has organized “Road to Bangkok Bank CycleFest”, a cycling workshop amidst the peaceful greenery of Bang Kachao near Bangkok, held exclusively for Bangkok Bank management and its affiliates. The focus of the cycling workshop is to promote community-based tourism in the Bang Kachao area along with enhancing close relationships within the organization. The workshop is also a great opportunity for the participants to share experiences, expertise, and cycling techniques with the greater bike community all within a relaxed and natural environment.
 
Dr. Thaweelap Rittapirom, Director and Executive Vice President of Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited said, “Road to Bangkok Bank CycleFest is part of the Bangkok Bank CycleFest 2019 activities and serves to promote community-based tourism which is having a positive impact on the social, economic, and environmental conditions of the Bang Kachao community. The cycling tour is an ideal activity to help maintain good physical and mental health for everyone taking part. By organizing “Road to Bangkok Bank CycleFest” we are reinforcing our position of being ‘Your Trusted Partner’ by continually striving to promote healthy lifestyle activities that align with innovative products and services that take care of our customer's financial health.”
 
There are so many health benefits to cycling, and most people, of varying levels of fitness and even age, can participate. It’s ideal for not only those who take a professional approach to the sport but also those who simply want to get outdoors, enjoy nature, and interact with others in a fun and active way. And doing it in such a lush, green, and fresh air environment such as Bang Kachao is an added bonus.
 
Dr. Thaweelap continued, “This workshop is just the beginning of the fun, we still have the main event ‘Bangkok Bank CycleFest 2019’ that everyone can take part in on November 23-24 at Siam Country Club, Pattaya which we know will be a remarkable experience for all. Apart from the cycling, Bangkok Bank CycleFest 2019 will be raising funds for our official charity partner Siriraj Foundation, whose mission is to assist with the treatment and care of underprivileged patients at Siriraj Hospital. So, not only does this event benefit those who take part but it also contributes to the health of those in need.”
 
The location for this event, Bang Kachao, offers a peaceful escape from the chaos of the city, traffic jams, and air pollution in Bangkok. This one-day cycling workshop is designed to be an enjoyable time with a private cycling tour through lush greenery and coconut tree alleys where riders get to explore local workshops like tie-dye clothing at Aromatic Joss Stick House which is a learning center where visitors can see local wisdom and study the ways and customs of the people living there. Apart from the cycling tour, the workshop also reinforces the basics of how to prepare for better cycling from beginner to professional levels and also highlights topics particularly relevant to the local biking community. Featured experts include Chinatip Boonchokhirunmeta, Chief Executive Officer of Nich Cycling, The High-Performance Bicycle; Coach JJ John Julius Jennings Bennett, Sports Scientist Coach and Former professional cyclist from England, Yo Yossavadee Hassadeevichit and VarnVarn Aroonnapa Panichjaroon, Brand Ambassadors of Bangkok Bank CycleFest 2019. These key speakers shared their sage advice on cycling preparation tips, muscle stretching techniques, nutrition for exercise, and goal setting to help you not only improve your cycling now but to also ensure you can enjoy the sport for many years to come.

Representatives from the Embassy of Canada, the Embassy of Singapore in Thailand, and executives of Chao Phraya Estate, a luxurious mixed-use project by Chao Phraya River, together with representatives from Sathorn District Office, cleaned up an area along the Chao Phraya River as part of the Clean Up The World 2019 activity to raise awareness about plastic waste in our environment and to encourage everyone to help maintain cleanliness around the Chao Phraya River. The activity took place in the area around Four Seasons Private Residences Bangkok at Chao Phraya River on Saturday 21 September 2019. 
 
Clean up the World campaign, which is now in its 26th year, initiated by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with now over 35 million volunteers from 130 countries across the world taking part in total. It is one of the biggest environmental communities. The activity in Bangkok this year received support from public and private sectors, namely the BMA, embassies in Thailand, hotel partners, local businesses, communities, and neighborhoods in the area. The volunteers joined forces to make the area cleaner by sorting waste in public spaces such as footpaths, roads and canals to prevent waste from entering the Chao Phraya River and making its way into the Gulf of Thailand.   

H.E. Mr. Francisco Vaz Patto, Ambassador of Portugal in Thailand together with Mr. Michael Schlueter, General Manager of Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Ms. Jirapreeya Sivatat,  Sales & Marketing Director, River City Bangkok, Representative of Warehouse30, Bangrak and Sampantawong District, Mahidol University International College, recently led their associates and road sweepers to do a big cleaning on the Captain Bush lane (Charoen Krung Soi 24 and 30).
 
This annual activity is part of “Clean up the world” project, one of the largest community-based environmental campaigns in the world that engaged more than 35 million volunteers in 130 countries each year. Royal Orchid Sheraton taking part in this global campaign by collaborate and organize the Big Clean-Up 2019 activity with embassy of Portugal, River City Bangkok, Warehouse 30, Mahidol University and other neighbors along the Chao Phraya river to empower people in community to make the difference in order to build a greater atmosphere around Bangrak and Sampantawong district. 

Hilton Pattaya led by Mr. Rudolf Troestler, general manager, management team and volunteers joined the activities for conserving water, forest and environment by building dam at Khao Chi-On Non Hunting Area in Chonburi, planting trees at Wat Yanasangwararam Woramahawihan and also planting Yellow Star trees, considered as the symbolic tree of His Majesty King Rama X in front of Tourist Service Center.

Dam provides a range of benefits for environment and ecosystems including using as a barrier to slow water flow down, preventing bank erosion, storing water for dry season, improving soil quality and improving the ecosystem and the lives of animals around there.
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 “Small steps can make a big change to the environment and can save the world” -  To support Hilton’s commitment in reducing environmental impact, Hilton Pattaya takes our concerns in encouraging Team Members to care for the environment through various activities including reducing the use of plastic, reducing energy consumption, improving resource efficiency and protecting the environment in local community.
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Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Melaka was delighted to welcome the FAM Trip for travel agents from Germany during their recent visit to Malaysia from the 13th – 17th September 2019.

Organized by Tourism Malaysia through their tourism office in Frankfurt, this trip is amongst the initiatives by Tourism Malaysia through their AERO division with Condor Airlines.
 
The group comprising of travel agents and bloggers, Melaka was selected as one of their destinations apart from Kuala Lumpur and Pulau Pangkor. Aiming to showcase and promote Malaysia to the German market, strengthening further the Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign, this was an opportune trip to also promote our historical city of Melaka and its attractions.
Once they touched down at Melaka, the management of our hotel welcomed them at the hotel lobby with chilled juice and cold towel. We also hosted them to a sumptuous Seafood Buffet Dinner while we introduced them to our hotel and facilities.
 
Consisting of German media and representatives from the Tourism Malaysia in German, they were here for 2 days I night stay to visit our beautiful historical Melaka city and introduce our unique cultures and delicacies to the German market.
 
We look forward to welcoming our friends from Germany to stay with us and experience our warm hospitality.