Pattaya, Thailand – Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) had their yearly conference here at PEACH. The one and half day event saw over 1300 delegates from all over Thailand attending.

The conference witness various awards were presented to the BLA delegates for their achievements in 2007/2008.

This followed by a sumptuous dinner later in the evening with entertainment from their own personnel and also well-known Thai artists that got all the delegates on their toes for the rest of the evening.

Pattaya, Thailand – PEACH was recently the venue for one of the grandest events of the year – a never-before Indian Wedding! The otherwise formal-looking convention centre has transformed into a huge auditorium decorated with beautiful flowers all over.

Thanks to the private function that lasted three days, the Royal Cliff Beach Resort virtually turned into a cosmopolitan Indian city with guests clad in the national costumes of India and moving around the complex. The festivities commenced with fascinating performances by international acrobatic team and a concert by famous Indian singers. All through their stay, the 800-plus guests were treated to a variety of authentic Indian delicacies meticulously crafted by the Resort’s resident Indian Chef and his team.

On the wedding day, the bride groom was escorted majestically to PEACH on an elephant as the family members, relatives and friends of the bride and groom followed in a procession, singing and dancing. The ceremony was held at the newly opened Hall ‘D’ that was beautified with a seamless blend of Thai and Indian floral decorations. Several entertainment programmes, including a gala dinner, were held in the other Halls - ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ of PEACH as well as other venues within the resort.

Pattaya, Thailand – A group of Tourism officials from South America recently visited the multi award-winning Royal Cliff Beach Resort and the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH), a world-class exhibition and convention facility of the Resort, as part of a study tour organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in association with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The study tour was aimed at promoting Thailand as a premier destination for Leisure and MICE industries. The group included 20 delegates from 18 member countries of the Forum for East Asia - Latin America Cooperation (FEALAC) – Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, United Mexican States, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

The South American officials were welcomed by the Royal Cliff Beach Resort General Manager Mr. Alexander Haeusler and PEACH Resident Manager Mr. Michael Goh. The visitors attended a presentation titled Secrets of Service Planning & Management of the Best Voted Resort in Asia lectured by Mr. Alexander Haeusler. Later, they were taken on a study tour of the resort and the convention centre.

Pattaya, Thailand – Toyota Motor Thailand Co., Ltd held its’ Toyota 2008 Mid Year Dealer Conference and IMV Dealer Launch here at PEACH. This one day event saw Toyota Motor Thailand announced their new SUV Fortuner and Hilux facelift in front of more than 200 dealers from all across Thailand. Also present at the conference was President of Toyota Motor Thailand, Mr. Sonoda and President of Toyota Motors Asia Pacific, Mr. Sasaki.

Pattaya, Thailand – The Royal Cliff Beach Resort and PEACH recently welcomed a large gathering of medical professionals from various parts of the Kingdom who were here to the 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand (RCST) held at the convention centre.

Titled Surgical Practice in the Present Era, the four-day event involved several symposia, lectures and meetings held in the main halls and various breakout rooms at PEACH as well as other venues in the Resort. The Opening Ceremony of the meeting, which was held in Hall ‘A2’ of PEACH, was attended by the RCST President Dr. Naronk Rodwarana, President-Elect Dr. Nopadol Wora-Urai, Secretary General Dr. Supakorn Rojananin and other board members of the college.

Pattaya, Thailand – As many as 500 civic authorities from across the Asia Pacific region assembled at the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH), a world-class meetings facility of the multi award-winning Royal Cliff Beach Resort, to participate in the 2nd United Cities and Local Governments – Asia Pacific Regional Section (UCLG – ASPAC) Congress 2008 held from 15 to 18 July.

Themed "Sustainable Cities and Local Governments for a Sustainable World", the four-day event was organised by the National Municipal League of Thailand (NMT) in association with United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) Asia Pacific Regional Section, UNESCO, UNDP and UN Habitat and the Wold Bank Group.

The UCLG is the largest local government organization dedicated to promoting the values, objectives and interests of cities and local governments across the globe. It is the largest local government organization in the world with a diverse membership that includes both individual cities and national associations of local governments. It promotes the policies and experiences of local governments in key areas such as poverty, sustainable development and social inclusion. The United Cities and Local Governments Asia-Pacific Regional Section (UCLG ASPAC) is one of its seven regional arms.

The UCLG ASPAC Congress 2008 was inaugurated by Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Sahas Bunditkul. NMT President Mr. Prapat Poocharoen, the league’s Executive Committee Members Mr. Chatkul Chuenswankul and Mr. Samun Rukborisutsri were among those who participated in the opening ceremony.

The congress offered a common platform for the experts and practitioners in decentralisation, local governance and sustainable development to learn about new challenges and exchange their views and experiences. The event that included several plenary/breakout sessions and a general assembly, culminated in a colorful Award Presentation and Gala Dinner held in Hall ‘A’ of PEACH.

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Pattaya, Thailand – The time has gone and past, but not without leaving cherished memories in the hearts of the distinguished delegates from all over the world who congregated at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort and Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH) to take part in its annual event for the 91st Lions Clubs International Convention.

President-Elect, Albert F. Brandel of the International Association of Lions Clubs, presented an honorary plaque award during the closing ceremony at PEACH to Managing Director Panga Vathanakul for the Resort’s contribution in helping to make their prestigious event a complete success from start to finish.

The 2008 Lions Clubs International Convention held at PEACH, promised to be one of the most interesting conventions for the Kingdom of Thailand. Since this was the association’s first international convention in Thailand, the District Governors-Elect from all over the world, choose PEACH to host their seminars prior to going to Bangkok because of our world-famous amenities and state-of-the-art facilities. The delegates at the resort attended daily seminars and made personal connections with international leaders and representatives from headquarters all throughout the world on humanitarian issues and other important projects.

The 1,570 Lions Club Members, who attended the 91st Lions Clubs International Convention for the District Governors-Elect Seminar, were very impressed with the Resort’s amazing facilities and 5-star service, which are often used for high level and prominent exhibitions and conferences all throughout the world.

In a personal statement, Mr. Brandel and his wife Dr. Maureen Murphy attributed the success of this year’s convention to the efforts of the club’s local host committee, led by Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau, and the integrated facilities that the Royal Cliff Beach Resort and PEACH have offered. “Everything has been great and everyone has done a terrific job. Everything was perfect and it will give us a wake-up call when we go elsewhere. Of all such annual events that I have attended, this has been the best in all aspects where facilities and services are concerned.” When asked, he and his wife said that they would love to make another trip back here again either for business or pleasure or both.

Further to that, he also said that the Thai hospitality and service of our staff and management along with the warmth of smiles that he and all the delegates received during their stay with the resort exceeded their expectations beyond expression.

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