On 11 April 2017, Pattaya Lawyers Council, headed by Mr. Chalermwat “Pico” Wimuktayon, with its Board of Advisors and Lawyers, Deputy Chairman of Pattaya Lawyers Council Acting Sub. Lt. Chanyut Yungpreda, and Secretary Mr. Pantawat  Pimsagul, congratulated Mr. Manop Charasananyawong for his appointment as the Chief Justice of Pattaya Court.