Pattaya Resident Receives Prestigious US Navy League Award

Ever since 2005 as a member, then Vice President and now President of the United States Eastern Seaboard Council Thailand Mr. Thorand has devoted his time and effort into promoting the Navy League to the Thai community. He was able to acquire and retain over 70 new members including 13 Community Affiliates despite the problems that the council has been facing of recruiting and retention.

As a result of his excellent work, the Thailand Council has been able to raise over 1.2 million baht to host more than 24 visiting ships. During every visit, Mr. Thorand made sure that the sailors get to participate in various
enjoyable activities along with helping out the local Thai community.

On the recent visit of the USNS Walter S. Diehl, Mr. Thorand and the sailors donated many useful products such as rice, shampoo, refrigerators and many more to the Karunyawej House for the Disabled in Banglamung. Apart from making donations, Mr. Thorand along with sailors from USS Crommelin (FFG 37) also worked tirelessly to improve the Wat Banglamung School by repainting the playground equipment, lunch tables and chairs.

It can clearly be seen that Mr. Thorand has demonstrated invaluable loyal and selfless dedication and contributed greatly to the Navy League’s growth in Thailand especially Pattaya and truly deserves the Distinguished Service Award’.