– Former Culture Minister and Pattaya Mayor Sontaya Khunpluem presided over the opening of the charity tournament on October 25th, 2026.
– The event attracted 50 teams and participants representing Pattaya’s 43 communities.
– Proceeds after expenses will support vulnerable families and community-benefit activities across Pattaya.
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Pattaya Community Association held a charity bowling tournament on Sunday, October 25th, 2026, to raise funds for vulnerable families and public-benefit initiatives across the city’s 43 communities.
The tournament, held under the theme “Sharing Together, Bringing Smiles to the Community,” took place at SF Bowl on the sixth floor of Central Pattaya Beach shopping mall. It offered participants the opportunity to compete for trophies presented in the name of Pattaya Mayor Poramese Ngampichet.
Sontaya Khunpluem, a former Minister of Culture and former Pattaya Mayor, presided over the opening ceremony. Mayor Poramese welcomed the guest of honour and participants, while Anuwat Sripraphan, president of the Pattaya Community Association, outlined the objectives of the event.
Representatives from local government, community organizations and the private sector attended, including Chonburi Provincial Administrative Organization Deputy President Sakon Phonluk-in and members of the provincial council, Pattaya City executives and council members, Pattaya Cultural Council President Mana Yaprakham, community leaders, and residents from across the city.
Organizers said the proceeds, after expenses, would be used to assist and provide relief to vulnerable families in Pattaya, as well as support public-benefit activities in the city’s 43 communities according to local needs.
The event also was to strengthen friendships, cooperation and unity among government agencies, private businesses, organizations and residents through sport and community participation.
Organizers reported that 50 teams registered for the competition. The event also received support in the form of promotional banners, 23 trophies and charity bowling shirts, reflecting cooperation among participating organizations and community members.
The association expressed appreciation to all supporters and participants, saying the initiative was intended to share opportunities, bring smiles to residents and contribute to the well-being of communities throughout Pattaya.