Set under a clear sky with a gentle sea breeze, the resort gardens were beautifully transformed for the occasion, thanks to the incredible efforts of Jonathan Rudd, Kanyakorn Buasang, and Christopher Soderbaum. Sofitel not only provided a picture-perfect venue but also offered an exceptional array of international food and drinks.

Guests enjoyed culinary delights from around the globe — from Majorca to Ecuador, India, and England — served at themed booths, along with expertly crafted cocktails by Botanicals Gin, local spirits by Kilo Spirits, and a fine selection of international wines provided by SKÅL Krabi.

As guests arrived, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement for the evening ahead — an elegant mix of great food, drinks, music, and, of course, some competitive silent auction bidding. Every baht raised went toward supporting Natacha School, which provides vital educational opportunities to underprivileged children in Krabi.

Our SKÅL Krabi President, Ingeborg Kristensen, opened the evening with a warm welcome, followed by introductions of our honored SKÅL International guests:

Stefano Gonella, Vice President of SKÅL Krabi, guided us through the auction process and welcomed Elisabeth Zana, founder of Natacha School. Elisabeth shared the school's inspiring journey — from its humble beginnings to now seeing students graduate from university and go on to build successful futures. Her dedication is truly moving, and it was an honor to support her work.

Eddy Brosse then led us all in the traditional SKÅL toast — to happiness, good health, friendship, and long life — before we kicked off the evening’s main festivities.

Live music set the perfect tone, with DJ Cooper spinning uplifting tunes and a beautiful jazz performance by Khun Wattana, Principal of Natacha School, who wowed the crowd with two soulful saxophone sets.

As the night drew to a close, it was time to reveal the winners of the auction — and the big news: we raised an incredible 148,000 THB! Every baht will go directly to Natacha School, helping Elisabeth and her team continue their vital work for the children of Krabi.

This memorable evening wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our hosts at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort, who went above and beyond with their support — from providing the venue, food, drinks, and setup, to donating auction items as well.

A huge thank you to all our auction donors, including:

Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort
Anana Ecological Resort Krabi
Koh Jum Beach Villas, Krabi
Krabi Sunset Cruise
JW Marriott Khao Lak
Railei Beach Club, Krabi
Bangkok Hospital, Phuket
Intercontinental Koh Samui Resort
Raya Heritage, Chiang Mai
Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai
The Legend, Chiang Rai
Fast Manta, Krabi
Shanti Yoga, Krabi
Cru Restaurant, Krabi
Govinda Restaurant, Krabi
SAii Phuket Laguna
Dusit Thani Krabi
Rayavadee Krabi
The Twin Villas, Krabi
Amari Krabi

And a special thank you to our ongoing event sponsor, Kilo Spirits.

We’re also incredibly grateful to Ingeborg Kristensen, the SKÅL Krabi committee, and all our members for their continued support and commitment to making a difference in our local community.