Sounds of Africa in Bangkok – The South Africa ball SATCC

A superb night of camaraderie, nice music, improbable meals and an excellent array of wines and drinks on the high-tech, high-energy refurbished Montien Hotel in the guts of Bangkok. 

Mr Graham Macdonald MBE, Chairman of the South African-Thai Chamber of Commerce (SATCC), welcomed all attendees 

It was a spectacular night put collectively by the chamber’s Jabulani Social crew, with Linda and Benita easily orchestrating proceedings. 

Mr Ragil Ratnam performing as MC, invited Mr Graham Macdonald, Chairman of the South African-Thai Chamber of Commerce (SATCC), to the rostrum to welcome over 200 friends and supporters.

It was the long-awaited return of the annual charity night of music, meals and dance by the South African-Thai Chamber in a post-Covid world. 

With beneficiant sponsorship and nice door prizes, together with two return flight tickets from Bangkok to Johannesburg courtesy of Ethiopian Airlines. 

Money from the occasion might be donated to Nak Suu Charity. The Nak Suu Rugby Academy is a charity program based mostly in Bangkok. Using Rugby as its constructing block, it was created to encourage and educate youngsters on optimistic life decisions, values, and abilities. The Nak Suu Rugby Academy works immediately with youngsters and youth in danger. 

Making a welcome return had been South African duo Qadasi & Maqhinga

This yr’s South Africa Ball was billed as “Bring your Swing to the Sounds of Africa!” and was a powerful success. The South African-Thai Chamber of Commerce organised an exquisite, vibrant night of South African meals, wine and reside leisure by the dynamic South African duo Qadasi & Maqhinga. The DJ, Daniel Poole, stored the social gathering temper swinging. 

Looking after the service facet, the ever-present and affable General Manager of the Montien Hotel Surawong, Mr Pierre-Andre Pelletier, was seen in every single place, guaranteeing a easy operation!

The costume code was conventional/vibrant night put on, with many embracing the colorful theme. The new ballroom with its LED pillars seemed terrific. Perfectly matching the theme of the Ball.