Rotary Charity Cross Bay Swim 2012

The event began at 12 noon in front of the Hard Rock Hotel, in Pattaya, with a welcome speech by Rotary member Dieter Reigber, addressing the various welfare organizations of members of the Rotary Club who were present. The race then began on the beach in front of the Hard Rock Café.   However, instead of swimming in the…

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Farewell party for the Austrian Ambassador

On the special occasion of the farewell of the Austrian ambassador the CPDC hosted a party to express our gratitude for his longstanding help. The celebration was also joined by a group of children of the orphanage Baan Jing Jai. The honored guests were warmly welcomed by the children, and the staff of our center who not only presented…

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Father Ray’s 10th Anniversary

To honour this very special occasion Mrs. Sharron Purtell, Fr. Ray’s only sister, (accompanied by her daughter Amy), travelled from North America to Pattaya to visit the many projects founded by Father Ray.   To begin proceedings we gathered for a simple ceremony in front of Fr Ray’s statue. This was attended by Khun Sharron and Amy along with…

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“ Y.W.C.A. Happy Family Project“– Scholarship at the Diana Garden Resort

The YWCA Bangkok-Pattaya raises funds for the education of underprivileged children. Their project is called “Happy Family Project” and has the aim to help poor families pay for their children’s education by giving them scholarships.   This year the scholarship ceremony was held at the Diana Garden Resort in Pattaya. Altogether 307 scholarships were presented to the children. These…

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Winner of the night – the children in need

Young and old gathered together to cheer for the boxers and to enjoy the food and music which was provided. It was an exciting evening, with a program rich in variety. There were 14 different fights in various age groups, among them the World Championship and the Junior Championship Muay Thai Boxing Fights and several b entertaining shows.  …

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