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RENOWNED MONGOLIAN PAINTER TO EXHIBIT A SELECTION OF HIS LATEST WORK IN BANGKOK IN SUPPORT OF THE LAMPANG PONY WELFARE FOUNDATION (LPWF)

Contact: Dr. Siraya Chunekamrai Mobile: +66-(0)89-169-9840
Khun Sitala Watthanakasetr Mobile: +66-(0)81-825-2520
Rattana Gordon Mobile: +66-(0)81-402-7474
Email: info@lampangponywelfare.com
Websites: http://www.lampangponywelfare.com
http://www.teonamfahgallery.com

Bangkok -- Monkhor Erdenebayar (who goes by the name of “BAYAR”), a famous painter in Mongolia, will hold a special exhibition at the Ariyasom Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 1, Bangkok, Thailand, May 23rd – 30th, 2009, in support of the Lampang Pony Welfare Foundation. BAYAR, aged 41, is well-known in his home country and across Asia for his semi-abstract paintings of horses and is a treasure of cultural knowledge about Mongolia. His works adorn the walls of leading companies in Mongolia, as well as the national museum; and they appear in the national calendar. BAYAR has held highly successful solo exhibitions in Bangkok, Singapore, Mumbai and Phnom Penh. He plans to show in Tokyo, Japan later in 2009.

The Foundation: The Lampang Pony Welfare Foundation was established to improve the health and welfare of ponies and horses in Thailand and to preserve this special breed. Preliminary DNA studies of Lampang ponies have discovered a link to the legendary Mongolian horses. LPWF was founded in 2004 by Dr. Siraya Chunekamrai, Dr. Nanna Luthersson and Dr. Carla Carleton, with the support of the World Society for Protection of Animals (“WSPA”). The Foundation focuses on:

• Education on husbandry, nutrition, farriery, health care and preventative medicine;
• Provision of veterinary services in clinic and through the mobile unit;
• Provision of farrier tools, horseshoes/nails, low cost calcium/feed supplements, medicine, and halters; and
• Emergency veterinary response.

A charitable fundraising event will be held on Saturday May 23rd, 2009 and Saturday May 30th, 2009 at 18.00 - 20.00 pm. Tickets are available at a cost of 1,500.-Baht for each night and will include the auction of several of BAYAR's latest paintings. A gallery exhibition of this artist's paintings will be shown and open to the public from May 23rd to May 30th, 2009. To purchase tickets, make a donation to LPWF or for more information, please contact Khun Sitala Watthanakasetr: info@lampangponywelfare.com.
Funds raised will be used:

• To continue the on-ground work in Improving ponies' welfare In Thailand
• To complete our DNA research on local pony breed, an opportunity to recognize our ponies as a world heritage
• To foster animal welfare and create awareness of Its Impact on human's livelihood

The Venue: Ariyasom Villa is an intimate boutique hotel, designed around an authentic 1940's Bangkok House. Ariyasom Villa has all the charm of Bangkok in the 1940s and 1950s - but with today's modern facilities. The Hotel emphasizes on comfort, privacy and service. Lush tropical gardens, healthy food restaurant and impeccable service - the perfect oasis in the bustling city of Bangkok.