Pattaya Today...Acknowledgments and New Year’s resolutions

January 27, 2011
Pattaya Today

The Pollution Solution Group would like to thank Pattaya City Hall, all of the local papers, TV and radio stations that have stood by Koto and his helpers all these years, assisting and acknowledging us in our efforts.

Together we have all made a difference in how people–Thai and farang, local and abroad–think about the dangers of litter, from our ongoing efforts, educating the unknowing, asking the uncaring to please refrain from leaving behind toxic cigarette butts which take up to 12 years to decompose, bottle caps, disposable lighters, plastic, Styrofoam and other non-biodegradable litter that can hurt children, wildlife, make ill or kill, contaminate our soil and waterways.

We have been cleaning Jomtien Beach, Dong Tan Beach, Pattaya Beach, Hat Nang Ram Beach and Sattahip, plus putting up posters in those and other areas in Thailand from Buriram to Chiang Mai for the past 11 years, usually seven days a week on Jomtien beach. Thailand has been affected by our walking the walk and talking the talk.

The New Year’s resolution that we would like to suggest to all that could change the world and one’s inner wealth is to take action. Understand how wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world, and be ashamed to die until one has won some victory for all living things.

Please take a little time out of one’s busy lives to give back to Mother Earth. Nothing is worth more then this day, each and every day.
Now is the only time there is.

Waster-Sizing is one way to stay fit, helping Mother Earth, earning inner wealth at the same time, all one needs to do, is go to a beach, lake, river, stream, creek, park, neighborhood, wherever. If you see anything that could be harmful to children, wildlife, soil or our waterways, take a few minutes, bend to pick up the waste, dispose of it properly and start getting rid of both waist and waste.
Please remember storm drains carry our life’s blood (water) to our oceans, lakes, rivers, streams and creeks.

“Packing out what one packs in” is showing love and concern for all living things, removing litter that another left behind, is going the extra yard and gives one priceless inner wealth, that must be earned, can’t be bought.
We are all in this neighborhood together.

Again we thank Pattaya City Hall, local newspapers, TV specials and radio for assisting us through all the years past. Also the many Thais and farang who have helped us remove litter and have donated baht for posters and dog food, hopefully they, as we, will continue for years to come.

Today is the first day of the rest of our lives, let’s all reach out for our home, Mother Earth.

What A Wonderful World...David Attenborough...BBC

The Green Thing...How Wasteful the Older Generation Was

Pattaya Mail...Thank You City Hall

Pattaya Mail
1-13-2011


Editor;

It had been quite sometime since the Pollution Solution Group replaced the old posters and removed the staples on Pattaya Beach. All of the beach-chair vendors were very happy to see us, as they all wanted the new posters in their place of business.

We want to thank Khun Umnat Chobthum, Chief of the Natural Resource and Environment Promotion Subdivision at Pattaya City Hall; Khun Apichart Puetpan, Deputy Chief Administrator, Pattaya City; and Deputy Mayor Verawat Khakhay.




Without their help many things we do would not be possible. They and others at Pattaya City Hall have been assisting us for many years, along with Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome and too many others to mention.

It has been a priceless honor to serve them and the King.

We wish them all the best for the New Year.

Thank you

Gerry T. Rasmus

Beach Protector Thanks Supporters...In Pattaya Now Opinion Letter from Pollution Solution Group

January 5, 2011
In Pattaya Now

Sir,

The Pollution Solution Group would like to thank Pattaya City Hall, all of the local papers, TV and radio stations that have stood by Koto and his helpers all these years, assisting and acknowledging us in our efforts.
Together we have all made a difference in how many people, Thais and foreigners, local and abroad think, about the dangers of litter; our ongoing efforts attempting to educate the unknowing, asking the uncaring to please refrain from leaving behind toxic cigarette butts, bottle caps, disposable lighters, plastic, styrofoam and other, non-biodegradable litter that can hurt children, wildlife, make ill or kill, contaminate our soil and waterways.
We have been cleaning Jomtien Beach, Dong Tan Beach, Pattaya Beach, Hat Nang Ram Beach, Sattahip, plus putting up posters in Thailand from Buriram to Chiang Mai for the past 11 years, (mostly 7 days a week on Jomtien beach). Thailand has been affected by our walking the walk and talking the talk.
The New Year’s Resolution that we would like to suggest to all, that could change the world and one’s inner-wealth, is to understand, to take action, how wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. Be ashamed to die until one has won some victory for all living things.

Please take a little time out of one’s busy life to give back to Mother Earth, nothing is worth more than this day, each and everyday. Now is the only time there is. Waster-Sizing is one way to stay fit, helping Mother Earth, earning inner-wealth at the same time. All one needs to do, is go to a beach, lake, river, stream, creek, park, neighbourhood, wherever. If you see anything that could be harmful to children, wildlife, soil or our waterways, take a few minutes, bend at the waist to pick up the waste, dispose of it properly and start getting rid of both (waist and waste).
Please remember Storm Drains carry our life's blood (WATER) to our oceans, lakes, rivers, streams and creeks.
"Packing out what one packs in" Is showing love and concern for all living things, removing litter that another left behind, is going the extra yard and gives one priceless inner-wealth, that must be earned, can't be brought.

We are all in this neighbourhood together.

We thank the many Thai's and foreigners that have helped us remove litter and have donated baht for posters and dog food, hopefully they, as we, will continue for years to come.

Kapun Krup, Mahalo Nui Loa, Thank You Very Much. The Pollution Solution Group
Gerry Rasmus aka KOTO

A Thai Documentary about Gerry Rasmus and his devotion to Mother Nature

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A Thai Documentary about KOTO and his devotion to Mother Earth

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Thank You from The Pollution Solution Group

Aloha

It had been quite sometime since, The pollution Solution Group, replaced the old posters also removing the staples, on Pattaya Beach.  All of the beach-chair vendors were very happy to see us, they all wanted the new posters in their place of business.

We want to thank Khun Umnat Chobthum, Chief of the Natural Resource and Environment Promotion Subdivision Pattaya City Hall. Khun Apichart Puepan Deputy Chief Administrator, Pattaya City
Deputy Mayor Weerawat Kahkai, Pattaya City.

Without their help many things we do would not be possible, they and others at Pattaya City Hall have been assisting us for many years along with Pattaya Mayor Ittiphol Kunplome and to many others to mention.

It has been a priceless honor, to serve them and the King.
We wish them all the best for the New Year.

Thank you
Gerry T. Rasmus aka KOTO

Donations Are Always Appreciated

Aloha

Donations of any kind is appreciated. If you have the time and need to exercise our waster-sizing program is appreciated the most.

We would ask you to please go to a nearby beach, park, lake, river creek or just around your neighborhood and bend at the waist to pick up the waste, disposing of it properly, one will not only be making a difference in the safety of our children, wildlife and waterways, one will be getting their exercise, setting good examples for others a win, win.

If you don't have the time but also want to donate, feel free to send The Pollution Solution Group some money. With the money we will direct it to what you feel needs the most attention, we are doing several things.
We clean beaches, lakes, rivers, streams and creeks, removing man made dangers that can and do kill children and wildlife also contaminate our life's blood (Our Waterways) We also put signs on storm drains informing people not to throw anything into them in 3 languages, Thai, English and Russian with a picture that explains to all be it children or adults also handing out posters asking people not to litter or flick their "Toxic" cigarette butts that choke, make ill and also kill, children and wildlife along with contaminating all waterways.

We also feed and water homeless or lost dogs, putting mange medicine on the needed ones, finding ways to neuter or spay them, letting them live a free life and trying to find many of them a good home.
If you make a donation of any size or send us a picture of you removing litter or feeding a homeless dog, we will send you a frame-able certificate of appreciation.

We also want to wish you all. inner-wealth, health, happiness and inner-peace.

We use two banks.
Bank Of Hawaii
Gerry T. Rasmus, For deposit only
Acc#000-285424, RT#121301028
Lahaina Branch, P.O. Box 877
Lahaina, Hawaii, 96767, USA

OR

The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited Head Office.
G.P.O. Box 15 Bangkok Thailand
S.W.I.F.T. SICOTHBK
By Telex 20142 SIAMIBD TH. 20455 SIAMFX TH. 20492 SIAMBNK TH.
Drawn on The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited For Chomthian Branch
Gerry Thomas Rasmus, For deposit only
Acc# 626-220772-9

Email:  pollutionsolutionthailand@yahoo.com

Solution To Pollution Thailand sharing a good story

Aloha Editor

The Pollution Solution Group is again very happy to share a good story due to the fact that, there is so many sad stories of late.
We are responsible for what happens to Mother Earth...
So it is our duty to protect her.

Aloha

Escaping the flooding in Korat, these 2 young ladies, Som 8 and Pop 6 with their family's, came to Jomtien and were on Jomtien Beach the 9th of November.

While playing on the beach they saw The Pollution Solution Group, removing Toxic Cigarette Butts, Bottle Caps, Plastic, Pointed Bar-B-Q Sticks, Camera Batteries along with other Litter also feeding and watering the friendly, homeless dogs and decided to help.

For the next hour, these caring and understanding young ladies assisted us.
We told them how much we appreciated their help and to be sure to wash their hands after, we gave them some literature to bring back to their school, when it is safe to return.

We are always very impressed when children want to help. Most adults, Thai's and Farang's just look on. One would think that when children reach out to make a difference, Adults would also want to set examples, showing their concerns for Mother Earth and wanting to leave her a safer place for the Young, Wildlife and Waterways. Elders need to "wake up" and play a major part in showing concern along with getting some "needed" exercise.

We are offering Thai's and Farang's a chance to join the Nifty Over 50 Club (Waster-Sizing) and allowing younger people to also join. All one needs to do is come to the Beach, Park, Lake, River, Creek, Neighborhood or wherever litter is, Bend at the Waist to Pick Up the Waste, getting rid of Both, it is called Tam Boon and Exercise at the same time, a Win, Win making a difference, setting examples and enhancing ones Inner-Wealth. We don't need no stinkin gym.

Show The Pollution Solution Group pictures of your concerns and good deeds by email or in person and we will give you a Frame-able Certificate of Appreciation.

pollutionsolutionthailand@yahoo.com
Everyday should be Earth-day as Mother Earth gives us daily life.

"The Life Of The People Is In The Land"
"We should All take care of her"

Thank You
Gerry Rasmus aka KOTO
Keeper Of The Ocean

Storm drains

September 23, 2011
Pattaya Mail

Editor;

We here at the Pollution Solution Group wonder why the storm drains are “always” left full of garbage and when storms, expected or not, come, and they always will, many of the storm drains will plug up from the garbage that is tossed or swept into them.

Other litter finds their way thrown onto our roads, streets and walkways, from the rain or wind and for some reason (duh) they start to back up and flood, before they can reach the ocean. This floods our streets, homes and businesses causing unnecessary traffic problems, in some cases injury, sending polluted water everywhere causing infections, colds, much misery and much expense for ground level families and businesses.



We have been asking city hall for “years” to please get a handle on the storm drains, starting with stenciling, imposing fines and having them pumped out in heavy foot traffic areas “monthly” where many people throw, dump or sweep their litter into them. There are way too many that do.

We are not saying that this would stop the flooding, we are saying there would be much less of it. Water would not be as contaminated, not as many homes and businesses would be affected, roads more passable, infection and other types of sickness less likely.

Storm drains are for “Rain Water ONLY”. Way too many people either don’t care, don’t know better or are just too lazy to dispose of their litter properly. Fines and signs should be the first steps and of course talking to schools, and placing more garbage cans.

We are allowing our lives to be very effected by not taking care of our storm drains.

“Water” is our life’s blood, storm drains are the arteries that carry it to our ocean, lakes, rivers, streams and creeks. We are allowing them to be contaminated daily, and we wonder why Mother Earth is acting up.

Thank You

T P S G

Gerry Rasmus aka KOTO

Pattaya People Newspaper...Gerry Rasmus writes Blowing Against The Wind

Pattaya People Newspaper

Pattaya People 8-20-11

Gerry “Koto” Rasmus in Thailand—Keeper of the Oceans—on RodMcNeil.TV

June 4, 2011http://rodmcneil.tv/video/gerry-koto-rasmus-in



Gerry Rasmus is referred to respectively as Koto, a well-earned moniker standing for “Keeper of the Oceans.” His longtime volunteer efforts in keeping Jomtien Beach clean near Pattaya, Thailand were inspired by the near death of a young girl. Also in this episode, learn about “Wastercise” and other life, nature, and animal-saving measures undertaken by this noble fellow in this episode of Rod’s program.

From Bangkok to Jomtien Beach

Friday, 01 July 2011  From Issue Vol. XIX No. 26
Editor;

The Pollution Solution Group had the honor of meeting 2 lovely smart young ladies on holiday from Bangkok with their family at Jomtien Beach, Sunday morning June 26.


Ms. Chalita Sangbhao, 10 years old, grade 4, was playing on the beach and saw the Pollution Solution Group removing dangers from the beach and water. She stopped playing and started to also remove things like plastic, styrofoam, bottle-caps, cigarette-butts, camera-batteries and other man made dangers that can kill, make ill or hurt children, sea life and contaminate our ocean. Then Ms. Fah, 6 years old, appeared and started to remove litter.

We gave both of them some literature and thanked them and their mother for their priceless help and how well she educated her children to pick up after themselves and others, making Mother Earth a safer, cleaner place for all to live. We wish more parents would teach their children the same.

The Pollution Solution Group

KOTO Keeper Of The Ocean

This article was published in the Pattaya Mail newspaper on Friday July 1, 2011 (Vol. XIX No. 26).

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