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HUA HIN ISSUE 3: APRIL 2013

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e are proud announcing our Monthly APPROACH Edition. Going from quar terly to once a month. Our sleepy slumbering town is growing rapidly , waking up slowly but surely. With a Super Mall being constructed and Central and Big C arriving , there will hopefully be more price competition among shops and supermarkets. Funny enough , prices in a large town are usually higher as rents are dearer, but in Hua Hin it is the other way around. Lack of competion drive prices up. On some items , Tesco Paranburi has lower prices and more attractive promotions than Tesco at Market Village. However, we will grow and focus on this little pearl on the Gulf of Siam. Do not worr y about the exchange rates, our trustfull politicians will worr y for us, we are still doing well. We at APPROACH will do our best to inform you about the events in and around Hua Hin , the doos and donts, what is going on in the world and a bit of satire. The whereabouts and the whatabouts, maybe even whoabouts. We may catch a bit of society, the bold and the beautifull. Most of all, APPROACH should be fun reading. Would appreciate your feedback and suggestions, send them to editorapproach@gmail. We will avoid politics, crime and getting too sexy. We will improve as we progress . Three surgeons are discussing who are the best patients to operate on. The first surgeon said “Electricians are the best, ever ything inside is colour coded.” The second surgeon said “I think librarians are the best patients because ever ything inside is in alphabetical order.”

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CONTENT 8

Approach Hua Hin Society

April Calendar

Musical Pot-Pourri at Hyatt Regency

Dechen, A Tibetan Jewel

Baan Sillapin, Artist Village

Upcoming & Live Music in Hua Hin

The Most Jazzy Company in Hua Hin

Cool Stuff

The Man Behind The Scenes,

Khun Suvit Reanroongruang 26

The Euro, The Single Troubled Currency?

UK vs. US School Curriclulum

Chikcy Net, The Expat Women Community

Butler Service in Hua Hin

Singha, The Royal Thai Beer

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Songkran, Thailand’s New Year Festival

The Most Economical Minicars in Thailand

Bike Sports around Hua Hin

Kiteboarding, Flying Trough The Air

Thai Cricket Rises From The Ashes

The Kingdom Goes Green

Where to Go and What to Do?

The New Presidential Villa at Hyatt Regency

Schlinky’s Corner: Traditional Sauerbraten

Hotel & Restaurant Promotions April

Lionel Weber, An Exceptional Professional

Where are All the Driving Ranges?

What Food is Good for You & What Bad?

Latest Cancer Information

Getting Rid of Dust Mites & Mold

Real Estate Talk

Hua Hin Property Agent

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SOCIETY

Miss World at InterContinental InterContinental Hua Hin Resort recently added another illustrious visitor to the resort’s number of prestigious guests this weekend, hosting the beautiful Miss World 2012 Yu Wenxia during her first ever visit to Thailand. Miss Wenxia made the most of her brief trip to Hua Hin, enjoying a visit to the town’s renowned architectural works including the Rama VI Summer Palace and ‘Thailand’s most beautiful train station’, as well as learning to make an authentic Thai Look Chub dessert during a private cookery course at the five-star royal heritage resort. www.intercontinental.com

5 Year Anniversary Dutch Society In the beautiful surroundings of Kor Sor the Dutch Society Hua Hin/Cha-am celebrated it’s 5 year anniversary. The amabssador of The Netherlands, Mr. Joan Boer, affirmed with his presence the significant role of the Dutch Society in Thailand. The ambassador gave a good speech and afterwards opened the buffet. It was nice to see that Mr. Joan Boer took his time to speak with many of the attending people and he was clearly enjoying the eveing in our beautiful beach town. The society founders Do van Drunen and Peter de Bruijn organised an elaborate evening with delicious food and great entertainment which resulted in an turnout of 130 guests. All in all a great success and up to the next 5 years.

10th Anniversary of Monsoon Valley Wines Bo Songvisava and Dylan Jones, executive chef and owners of Bo.Lan in Bangkok were the 5th chefs invited at Hua Hin Hills Vineyard to celebrate the anniversay. The culinairy couple adopted the Slow Food philosophy and also practices and teaches the ritual of Thai cooking with the hope to safeguard Thai food hertitage. Dylan’s creations were accompanied by the Vineyard’s best wines which were a match made in heaven. Furthermore the next guest chef will be David Thompson, who is the Executive Chef of Nahm. which is the first Thai restaurant awareded with a Michelin star. The exclusive wine dinner wil be held on March 29 and costs THB 1,800 net/person and THB 1,600 net/ person for members. www.huahinhills.com

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SOCIETY March 13th is Thai Elephant Day All the elephants at the Hutsadin Elephant Foundation in Hua Hin, got a chance to enjoy a gigantic fruit cake; on the occasion of the Thai Elephant Day, which falls on March 13 of every year. The Hutsadin Elephant Foundation annually holds a giant fruit cake activity in order to raise awareness among locals and tourists on the importance of the Thai elephant, an animal which has been long been part of the Thai society and has served as the mode of transport for ancient Thai monarchs. Additionally, the activity also aims to promote eco-tourism and create a steady career for elephant raisers. www.hutsadin.com

Malaysia in Hua Hin Market Village Shopping Mall hosted the first Malaysia week in Hua Hin. There were many stands withreal Malaysian products and a photo gallery depicting the country’s beauty. Also Berjaya Air was represented which flies directly from Hua Hin to Kuala Lumpur. For more information on the flights check out: www.berjaya-air.com

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Multi Cultural Community am 28 Februar im Hilton

Liebe M.C.C. Freunde. Vielen Dank das Ihr dabei wart. Ihr habt wirklich für Stimmung gesorgt ! Wir haben nur positive Feedbacks bekommen. Die Stimmung war einfach Brödelent Gut. Iher wart Allen Hammermässig Gut Drauf. Wir danken euch ganz herzlich dafür. Einige Beschwerde : „ Lizzy , wir wollten noch gar nicht nach Hause, aber es gab nichts mehr zu trinken“ . Ich schrieb zurrück : „ wärst Du doch mit mir nach Hause gekommen , da gibt es auch nichts....I think he was niot amused. Néé Spaß beiseite...irgendwann muss ja auch Schluss sein, Gel? Eure netten Emails haben mich irre Freude gemacht. Danke. Lecko Mio, das macht ja wirklich Spass. Leider hat der Fotograf am 28.02 kurzfristig abgesagt. PSST , ein Amatuer Knipser sollte einspringen, aber seine Knipsen konnte ich leider nicht gebrauchen. 1000 Buffet fotos haben mich nicht interessiert (ausgerechnet wo ich zum 1000m al ein Diät mache....GRRRR !

Wer von euch hat auch geknipppst..muss ja kein Profifoto sein. Lustige Fotos zB.Wenn Jemand sich bekleckert hat. Wenn Jemand platt am Boden lag, Wenn Jemand grantig geschaut hat, während alle Anderen fröhlich dabei sitzen.Ich hätte gerne Fotos von den Gästen , von Euch ! Oder von Jerry ( APPROACH Magazine) in Äkschien oder der fotografierende Ralph. Bitte schickt mir ein paar Fotos, damit ich die Einladung für den 28 März verschönern kann. Das animiert doch zum kommen. Kommt Ihr wieder ? Wäre ja Megaschööööööööööööööön. Wiedersehen soll ja Freude machen. Wer 4 Ausländer mitbringt kriegt gratis Mamfi Mamfi. Bitte schickt mir ein paar Fotos. Die lustigsten kommen auch im APPROACH Magazine.... Bitte euch eure Gäste fragen ( Habe ja keine Email von eure Gäste). Das nächster Multi Culti ist am 28 März. Das nächste dannach am 28 April...... Im Voraus vielen lieben Dank , Eure Lizzy

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APRIL

Sunday 7th

Hua Hin International Cricket Sixes Becoming a more popular spot for cricket, the sunny seaside town, Hua Hin holds 5-day tournament on the grounds of Dusit Resor t to be the biggest event in its 12-year histor y. 19 teams from 5 countries; UK, Australia, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, India as a well as Thailand have confirmed the par ticipation. www.dusit.com (Read more on this event on page 53)

Saturday 13th Songkran Water Festival

The Lunar New Year in Thailand mar ks a time when the countr y literally goes to water. Par t a time of respect and par t riot, Songkran is an occasion when images of the Buddha are ‘bathed’ and young Thais seek the blessing of their elder s by pouring scented water over their hands (a ceremony known as rod nahm dum hua). After that, it’s a water-throwing free-for-all – traditionally, the custom was to pour water gently over other people but it has evolved into little more than a good excuse for an almighty water fight. Read more on page 34

Tuesday 16th

World Boxing Championship Phongkingphet was Thailand’s first world boxing champion and three time world flyweight champion. Ever y year on his bir thday a ceremony and championship will be held in his honor at the Phongkingphet Park in next to the Municipality.

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10th Anniversary of Monsoon Valley Wines Andreas Bonifacio will be the 7th guest chef celebrating the anniversary which is held every month. Andreas i sthe chef of the famous La Grappa Restaurant in Hua Hin. The Exclusive wine dinner with Andreas’ creations will be THB 1,800 net/person and THB 1,600 net/person for members. www.huahinhills.com

Fr iday 10th (May)

10th Annual Preserve Hua Hin Heavy Half Marathon Preser ve Hua Hin Heavy Half Marathon & Fun Run is held to help raise awareness on environmental and social sustainability as well as to motivate the public to engage in physical fitness for good health and longevity. The runs star t and finish at Hin Lek Fai Hill. The running route will be down and back up the 800-meter steep incline to finish the race. The categories are male and female of various age groups as well as 21.1 km, 10.55 km and 3 km runs. Moreover, Preser ve Hua Hin also sponsors runner s of our group to par ticipate in various marathon events. www.preservehuahin.com

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An Evening of Musical Pot-Pourri

classical music evening at the Hyatt Regency in combination with a rich buffet is offered one a month. Last January the Hyatt , in close cooperation with Khun Mongkol, offered the American Baritone Rene de la Garza and Taiwan’s Wong Zhuen Da at the piano. In February we had the pleasure of enjoying lovely Aree Kunapongkul, a top classical pianist from Bangkok and Mathias Bogner a world listed and price crowned violinist from Switzerland. The served dinners and buffets were always in tune and taste with the concert, classical setting, perfect table service and friendly staff.

Ambre Hammond (L), Khun Mongkol Chayasirisobohn (M) and Agrita Lakute (R)

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In March , the Hyatt presented stunningly charming Ambre Hammond, a world famous concert pianist from Australia who taught to play piano at the age of 3 and gave her first junior concert at the age of 5! Apart from the many prices Ambre has gathered, she is her own master of ceremonies as she explained the partitions she performed in a very popular way. Her virtuosity is beyond sheer admiration for the fluency of her performance, expressing herself and the music of the composer . We may all not be the connoisseurs we think we are, especially in company of others, but you need not be an expert to discover the fullness of her piano play and profesionality. Absolut Cum Laude Ambre !

Not less but a chapter of it´s own, was the exquisite performance of Agrita Lakute from Latvia. A master on her own, Agrita is a lecturer at the Mahidol University and her students are among first price winners at classic music competitions. Her interpretation of Johan Sebastian Bach – Partita in A Moll was only exceeded in virtuosity by her performance of “Landscape with Birds” by Peteris Vasks in which you could practically experience all the complicated and complex flute techniques in one musical performance. Bravo Agrita, come back soon to bring us more of this beautiful music. Khun Mongkol Chayasirisobohn presented us with his powerfull baritone voice , performing vintage evergreens from the sixties, accompanied by Ambre Hammond on the Piano, such as “love is a many splendour thing” and “If I loved you” among other pieces. Khun Mongkol performs in the yearly Messiah from Handel and Brahm´s Requiem with the Bangkok Combined Choir . He captivated us with his volume and performance of this musical delight. The Hyatt will be bringing back Classical Music concerts on a regular, hopefully monthly basis and it is recommended that you check their website for announcements which also appear in the Bangkok Post and Approach Magazine.

Contact The Hyatt : Tel: +66 3 252 1234 Fax: +66 3 252 1233 Email: huahin.regency@hyatt.com Website : www.huahin.regency.hyatt.com

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A Tibetan Mantra Ch a n tin g Jewe l DECHEN, A VOICE AS SWEET AS HONEY, CHANTING MANTRAS, A TIBETAN GIFT TO OUR SPIRITUAL WORLD.

world which is becoming more important as consumer dynamics cannot satisfy us anymore and our inner lives get more complicated through outside influences, injustice and terrorism. With her wonderful voice, Dechen is reaching out to a global public , not just meditation , Yoga and Mantra fans. It is her dream to reach out and provide inner peace and release tensions wherever needed. Dechen Shak – Dagsay was born in Nepal as her parents were fleeing being pursued by Chinese soldiers occupying Tibet. Soon after she was born , they moved to Switzerland where she went to school and grew up. It was her second home and although there are not many 4000 meter high mountains in Europe , the little Tibetan girl grew up a happy girl . Already at a young age she started singing and carried this on through her school days and into her teens and tweens. Dechen is very proud of her Tibetan origin and loved to sing the Tibetan songs with her late mother. She was always very impressed by the serenity and calm which she felt whenever her parents and grandparents practiced the Buddhist daily prayers at home. Over the years it was this kind of strong precious feeling of belonging and comfort that she wanted to share with others. Through singing Mantras and Tibetan prayers, Dechen discovered her talents and capacities. Reconciliation, tolerances and inner peace. A practitioner of Tai Chi and approaching a black belt in Karate, the Asian is fully in her. Her husband , Dr. Kalsang, a Tibetan Doctor and Naturopath supported her throughout their courtship and marriage which gave them two wonderful daughters.

I met Dechen at Baan Ing Phu, a luxury residence development by Peter Ton, a Dutch entrepreneur of Pool Villas facing the Black Mountain Golf Field. Dechen and Helge van Dyk spend a couple of weeks with their families Hua Hin, ultimately to compose new songs for her next album. The peaceful atmosphere of Baan Ing Phu, the view and the spiritualism of Dechen all contribute to wonderful recordings of which I was privileged to experience. Together with Helge van Dyk , A swiss producer, engineer, mixer, recorder and friend of Dechen , both have has worked together to produce and interprete Tibetan Chants. Helge has worked together with national and international artists such as Florian Ast, Gotthard, Udo Jürgens or Gianna Nannini and Bobby McFerrin Dechen says: “I am very happy and thankful, that I can reach out to so many people and touch their hearts and take them to their innate source of love and compassion.” An important task that Dechen took on together with her younger sisters Dolkar Dagsay and Dega Faoro are the social projects in Tibet, that their parents initiated nearly 25 years ago. When their dear mother Yischi Tsedön Dagsay passed away in 2002 they decided to continue the work in memory of their beloved mother. Together with their friends in Switzerland they founded the association “Friends of the Tsedön Clinic in Tibet” and with the meanwhile almost 100 members they are able to finance the cost of staff, medicine and maintenance of the clinic. They are also able to support 13 young Tibetan students from poor families to get a High School education. Detailed reports on the projects can be seen on: www.tsedon.ch For more , check out Dechen and her music at : www.dechen-shak.com.

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“Lotuspound” by Khun Tawee Kesa-Ngam

Baan Sillapin Artists Village

HUA HIN’S ORIGINAL CENTRE FOR LOCAL ART

aan Sillapin Artists Village is Hua Hin’s original arts centre, which initiated on Nabkehaerd Road in initially but than moved to a a 10-rai (approx. 4 acres or 1.6 hectare) piece of land on the road going to Pala U Waterfall, just West of central Hua Hin within a stetting of lush tropical trees and plants. It is the base for the Hua Hin Artists Group, and the residence of Hua Hin’s most famous artist, Tawee KesaNgam and his wife Nang. Baan Sillapin includes a large gallery of arts and antiques, artist studios, a coffee and gift shop and an open air classroom for their very-popular classes in painting and sculpturing. The facility is a frequent host of special exhibitions and performance events.

At first impression i doesn’t look like much until you get in, the village is a small sprawl (doesn’t make much sense I know - you’ll get what I mean if you go) with a whole range of different artists studios where you can view an array of different styles and mediums. A real pleasure to wander around and as I’m no art critic or fan that’s saying something. It is just this Hill Billy Feeling............... Furthermmore for those with young kids in town, there are art classes that can keep them occupied painting and making dolls. There is an art class on Saturday mornings, which is nice for the kids. They can choose from several different size canvases and paint their own pictures. They can also buy inexpensive plain white stuffed toys and paint them. There are cats, fish, people, etc which they can choose. When the art class is finished, you can stroll around looking at the art work being created by the artists who live here, buy some nice souvenirs, and enjoy a decent cup of coffee.

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Upcoming & Live Music Hua Hin LET’S START WITH LIVE MUSIC IN HUA HIN. PLEASE FIND A SMALL, BUT FINE SELECTION OF CLUBS AND RESTAURANTS WHERE MUSIC IS PLAYED LIVE.

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WHERE

WHAT

Cantaloupe Island Dechanuchit Soi 61

WHEN

Live Music– Jam Sessions

Thursday evening Tuesday & Friday 7-10pm

Java Jazz

Village Market

Live Music / Live Jazz

Chez Loulou

Petschkasem Rd.

Live Jazz music and Jamming Wednesday 7 pm

Ray´s Place

The Night Market

Jazz Music

Monday & Thursday 7–11pm

Hyatt

Figs Restaurant

Live Music

Every day

Live Music

Every day

Friendly Music Shows

Fridays & Saturdays

& McFarlane House Hilton

Beach & White Lotus & Beer House

Sasi Theatre

Cicada Market

Coco 51

Soi 51 on the Beach Front Jazzy Music

Mékong Café

Petschkasem Soi 88

Blues & Rock

Friday & Saturday 7–9pm

Souay Vista

Petschkasem Soi 94

Jamming / Live Blues Music

Tuesday & Friday

Joy Restaurant

Petschkasem Soi 94

Ben Bamboo Saxophone

Every day

* If your cafe or club is not included , please send us your events…we will publish it!

Grammy Awards News Los Angeles 2013 The 55th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 10, 2013, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Gotye and Kimbra won the Record of the Year for “Somebody That I Used to Know”, becoming the second Australian and first New Zealand act to win the award. Mumford & Sons won the Album of the Year for Babel. Fun won the Song of the Year (with Jeff Bhasker) for “We Are Young” as well as the Best New Ar tist. Kelly Clarkson won the Best Pop Vocal Album for Stronger, becoming the first and only ar tist to win the award twice.

Dan Auerbach won the most number of awards during the ceremony, with five (including three as par t of The Black Keys); followed by The Black Keys, Gotye, Jay-Z, Skrillex, Kanye West, with three each. Other multiple winners include: Chick Corea, Fun, Kimbra, Mumford & Sons, Frank Ocean, Matt Redman and Esperanza Spalding with two awards each. Bruce Springsteen received the MusiCares Person of the Year award on February 8, 2013 at the 23rd Grammy Benefit Gala at the Los Angeles Convention Center, two nights prior to the main ceremony.

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The Most Jazzy Company in Hua Hin

t is our pleasure to introduce to you MEPHISTO Entertainment Co. Ltd, which organizes concerts and events in the Asia Pacific Area. Mephisto offers you a versatile selection of top-class and internationally known Blues, Rock, Jazz and Pop Groups for a performance at your premises. In course of this year and especially during our high seasons, we can expect the following international super stars to perform in our dreamy town on the Gulf of Siam. Mephisto Jazz of Hua Hin, has the following artist under contract and planning to organize Asian Tours, Hua Hin performances for the following groups: The “Original” Blues Brothers Band - The Original BLUES BROTHERS BAND is alive and well. Original members handpicked by JOHN BELUSHI and DAN AYKROYD have assembled the ultimate rhythm and blues review and have emerged as a powerful entity in their own right. The BLUES BROTHERS BAND, best known for the Universal Pictures feature films “The Blues Brothers” and “Blues Brothers 2000” and the Atlantic Record triple-platinum album “Briefcase Full of Blues” and the soundtracks from both Films.

Chico & The Gypsies -Chico and the Gypsies is the right band in case you have to excite a large audience. Chico, the founder of the legendary Gypsy Kings, is your best if you want that extra kick at the venue. Chico, king of the gypsies looking for peace. He founded the hugely successful Gypsy Kings, then set up a new group Chico and the Gypsies. Now, he is UNESCO’s special envoy for peace. Chico Bouchikhi, alias Chico , is not in fact a gypsy but the French-born son of North Africans.

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With this sometimes triumphant, sometimes tragic biography, Chico ‘s story is in many ways the story of a certain time and a certain place. Carmen Souza Quartet - Carmen Souza was born in Lisbon (81) within a Christian family of Cape Verdeans. Very early she experienced the “Sodade” feeling of missing someone with the long absence of her father due to his work at sea. She grew up in a mixed language environment of Creole, the Cape Verde dialect her parents spoke at home, and Portuguese, always surrounded by the Cape Verdean way of life. Furthermore, the following international Jazz stars will follow up different Jazz encounters and events : Ernie Watts Quartet two-time Grammy Award winner and performing with artists ranging from Cannonball Adderley to Frank Zappa, always exhibiting his unforgettable trademark sound. Lenny White “Present Tense” - A versatile drummer, Lenny White is still best-known for being part of Chick Corea’s Return To Forever in the 1970’s. Daniel Humair Quartet New Reunion : The Dean of Europe’s modern Jazz Drummers and One of the best World Jazz Drummer ever. Dominique Di Piazza (John Mc Laughlin says:”one of the best Electric Bass Player in the World”) Denise King - Olivier Hutman - Quartet. BConnected - Eugéne Montenero (bandleader & guitar) “Bconnected is a band with a purpose and a direction. Philippe Sellam New Trio is one of the most important saxophonist player in Europe. I hear this in their music and the music never lies” - Jacques Marugg “Deep Vibes” one of the important vibraphonist since the eighties in Europe ! For more info and details : Please read and view the Profiles at www.mephistojazz.wordpress.com Or simply call : René at +66(0) 81 007 5539 or Skype Email : rene.marugg@gmail.com

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MUNICIPALITY

APPROACH

The Man Behind The Scenes, Khun Suvit Reanroongruang E V E N THOUG H TH E MU NI CI PALI T Y CHANGES LO R D MAJ OR B Y DE MOC RATIC E LE C TI O NS, T HER E I S ALWAY S T HI S LO NG T E R M SE RV ING PE RSON BE HI ND T HE SCENES.

ur man at the municipality is Khun Suwit…., serving two majors now , former MP, self made man of Hua Hin. Khun Suwit started his professional career as an employee of the Dole pineapple company, arranging logistics from the field´s harvest on to the trucks into the canning factory. After a while he discovered that he could be doing the logistics by himself, hiring trucks, arranging transports. Not long before he developed further entrepreneur talents and before he joined the municipality to help the former major , a close friend, he was self-employed and owner of a cement casting factory. Away from policies and politics, K. Suwit sees himself as a connection between all government authorities, trying to bring them all together. Town administration is not easy as there are many problems concerning the infrastructure, traffic , environment and last but not least , crime. Authorities have their own ideas of regulations and rules…but then sometimes, the individual as well.

We asked Khun Suwit what is planned for Hua Hin for the next 3 years. • As traffic grows in Hua Hin especially on weekends , a second road parallel to the Petchkasem road from Kao Takiab towards Cha Am is planned. Construction started a couple of months ago. A tunnel is planned under the railway station not to disturb town traffic. • Soi 112 will be a 4 lane carrier road from Kao Takiab to the Bypass Highway and will be finished by the end of 2013. Total cost about 70 million THB. • A high speed railway connection between Hua Hin and Bangkok valued at 2.2 billion THB will be built within 2 years , starting middle of 2013.The ride from Hua Hin to BKK will take 45 minutes and only stop in Cha Am and Petchaburi. Construction budgets are allocated on a yearly base from the Thai Government , so as construction is done , collateral is allocated to continue year after year. Khun Suwit furthermore announced a planned Jazz event in June this year. The municipality will keep us updated about What , When and Where. The APPROACH team wishes Khun Suwit success with all the plannings and count upon his professional support.

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APPROACH

TH A I L A N D OFFE RS ONE OF THE MO ST BEAU T I FU L COAST LI NES AND C O UN TRY SID E RE G IONS FOUN D I N SO U T H EAST ASI A.

he Thais are a fun loving friendly people but they have their own culture which sometimes is not properly understood by foreigners. Thais are proud of their country and their King.

Keeping all this in mind, respecting Thai culture and leaving your European attitude behind, you could have a wonderful time living in Thailand or retiring at all and after all. Here a few tips about the paperwork: As a general rule, any foreigner seeking entry into the Kingdom of Thailand for business, investment, study, medical treatment, mass media, religion, employment, retirement and other purposes is required to apply for a non-immigrant visa from a Thai Embassy or Consulate-General at his country of origin. If you do not obtain this visa prior to coming, you will enter on a 30-day tourist visa. During these 30 days, you will be required to leave the country and travel to any neighbouring country with a Thai Embassy with the proper documents necessary for completing a Thai non-immigrant visa.

MUNICIPALITY

Immigration Tips Moving / Retiring to Thailand

Required Documents for a Non-Immigrant Thai Visa The expression goes, “better over-prepared than under-prepared“, just to be on the safe side : The requirements may differ from country to country, so check with the Thai Embassy / Consulate in your country • • • • •

Passport or travel document with validity not less than 6 months Visa application form completely filled out One recent (4 x 6 cm.) photograph of the applicant Air ticket paid in full Financial means (20,000 Baht per person and 40,000 Baht per family) cash on you..... ….just in case you are required to show. • Consular officers reserve the rights to request for additional documents as deemed necessary Once you are in Thailand , for example; with a Non immigrant visa type B and a validity of 12 months , you will need to see the immigration officer at the Thai town or nearest town every 90 days and have them stamp it. If you do not do this , you may be fined at least 500 Baht per day for “overstay”. It may sound unreasonable but that is the rule.

Tip : If you or your company are applying for a Work permit connected to a Non-immigrant Visa Type B, do not show up at your work place before the Work permit and Visa is issued. Breaking this rule may get you deported to country of origin. Free ride home. For further information and applications : Hua Hin Immigration: Hua Hin (Singkorn) Immigration Office Tel: 032 513574 Address: Canal Road, next the the Three Ladies Restaurant.

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FINANCIAL NEWS

The Euro... The Single Troubled Currency? THE EURO IS THE SINGLE CURRENCY SHARED BY (CURRENTLY) 17 OF THE EUROPEAN UNIOIN’S MEMBER STATES, WHICH TOGETHER MAKE UP THE EURO AREA.

The introduction of the Euro in 1999 was a major step in European integration. It is one of the world’s most important currencies, and around 331 million EU citizens use it as their currency. The European Union is in danger of compounding its on-going economic crisis with a political crisis of its own making. Over the last year, crises of confidence have hit the 17 EU members that in the years since 1998 have given up their own currencies to adopt the euro. For the first decade of this century, markets behaved as though the debt of peripheral EU countries, such as Greece and Ireland, was as safe as that of core EU countries, such as Germany. But when bond investors realized that Greece had been cooking its books and that Ireland’s fiscal posture was unsustainable, they ran for the door. The EU has stopped the contagion from spreading -- for now -- by creating the European Financial Stability Facility, which can issue bonds and raise money to help eurozone states. Together with the International Monetary Fund, the European Financial Stability Facility has already lent Greece and Ireland enough money to cover their short-term needs. But such bailouts are only stop-gap measures. Portugal and Spain, and to a lesser extent Belgium and Italy, remain vulnerable to pressure from bondholders. Portugal is likely to receive 50-100 billion euros over the next few months. But should Spain also need a bailout -which could cost as much as 600 billion euros -- the 750 billion euro European Financial Stability Facility would soon be exhausted. In that event, the main euro creditors, primarily British, French, and German banks, might have to accept so-called haircuts, substantial cuts in the principals of their loans. Encouraged by Germany, some of the states in difficulty have sought to placate bond markets by making ruthless cuts in government spending. But as many economists have pointed out, these measures are hindering growth without satisfying bondholders that their money is safe; bondholders worry that these measures are not politically sustainable. In fact, they are likely to undermine Europe’s political union... There is no way that the strong industrial super powers will allow their economies to collapse at the cost of corrupt book cookers or money printers such as the USA.

Let´s take a close look at the US debts versus the European debts. They are : Euro debt US $ 12.7 Trillion versus USA Debt US $ 17 Trillion The Euro Debt involves 17 Countries plus the UK ! The USA stands alone !

The National Debt The national debt (also known as public debt) is money owed by the federal government. As the government represents the people, government debt can be seen as an indirect debt of the taxpayers. The U.S. government incurs debt by issuing treasuries (bills, notes and bonds).These securities are either sold on the open market or directly to the Federal Reserve. Many of the enthusiasts say that the way forward is for the 17 Eurozone countries to issue Euro Bonds, which they would all guarantee (one of several variations on the fiscal-union theme). Even the German government, which is reluctant to bail out economies weaker than its own, thinks that some sort of pooling of budgets may be needed once the current debt problems have been solved. Yet for all the turmoil, fears of countries’ repeatedly defaulting on their debts or the total collapse of the euro are vastly overblown. The Eurozone countries have demonstrated that they can and will resolve each successive stage of the crisis by cooperating and sharing decisionmaking powers. They have created a host of new continent-wide institutions, built a substantial financial firewall to prevent debt problems from spreading, and are now well on their way to creating a banking union and a partial fiscal union. When the dust settles, the common currency, and indeed the entire project of European integration, is likely not only to survive but to emerge even stronger. “Je Maintiendrai,” “I will maintain,” is the motto of the House of Orange and Nassau, the Royal Family of the Netherlands. Therefore, I adopt “Je Maintiendrai” as the motto for my Vita and the determination that we will maintain. The Euro will survive and come out strong , finally. A P P R O A CH M A G A Z I N E A P R I L 2 0 1 3

EDUC ATION

Kids & Educational Systems

UK vs. US Curriculum INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN THAILAND WHICH FOLLOW THE ENGLISH NATIONAL CURRICULUM USE THE SAME STANDARDIZED TESTING REGIME AND CRITERIA AS SCHOOLS IN ENGLAND.

ven before children can read it’s important to have books around so that they begin to develop habits which will lead to a lifelong love of learning.

Any comparison of the two systems must start with the statement that one is not comparing like with like. The US doesn’t have a single educational system in the sense that England does. American schools do, however, have a number of accreditation bodies, who ensure that they have certain standards and fundamentals in common. US schools are also much more free to respond to the requirements, or indeed demands, of the local population. This means that special interest groups can have at times a significant effect on teaching requirements and the curriculum in those schools. This might lead to certain subjects, such as Biology, having additional strictures on what can and cannot be taught in schools. Schools in England, on the other hand, follow a single standard National Curriculum.

It monitors and assesses key developmental milestones. Parental communication is heavily emphasised in the EYFS. Play is of course emphasised in the play-based learning sections of the curriculum, as are areas of continuous provision such as outdoor play, water play, sand play, arts activities and books. Even before children can read it’s important to have books around so that they begin to develop habits which will lead to a lifelong love of learning. Moving into primary school, the key difference might be seen to be one of approach. The core areas of teaching in fact vary little. It is arguably the case that the British system is slightly more advanced in terms of maths and literacy, but in truth the variation between students is higher than that between the two systems. General standards in any good school in either the US or the UK will not vary hugely. The UK primary and early years system has proven to be highly successful in nurturing young minds, but aspects of the US middle school system are also being developed strongly.

vs Teachers in both systems have some degree of personal freedom to develop their own teaching style within the structure of the particular curriculum that they follow. The English National Curriculum specifies in some considerable detail the educational milestones that children should reach on a year-by-year basis as they progress through their school life. Children are regularly assessed in detail by teachers, who use a standardised set of criteria to assign levels to their progress. Nationally, standardised tests are also employed, which give a very strong indication of how well a child is doing compared to national standards. Schooling in the US generally begins at the age of around 5 or 6 years old. The initial focus in kindergarten is on play-based activities, with a transition to more formal structured learning occurring gradually as the child progresses through school. In many ways this is mirrored in the British system. In the UK, unlike in many areas of the US, however, a full system is in place for early years education. The Early Years/Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum is centered on developing all aspects of a very young child, both social and academic. AP P R O A C H M A G A ZI N E A P R I L 2 0 1 3

Both systems feature a strong emphasis on ICT skills, but the UK system is perhaps a little more outward looking. The key difference will always be one of approach. A modern forward-looking system aiming to maintain some traditional values, or a highly varied state-by-state system looking to satisfy the needs of a very varied community while maintaining a liberal tradition; in the end, it’s up to parents and students to choose the one best suited to them. In Hua Hin, BECC school at Patravadi is based on the British Curriculum and Standards whereas Halio tends toward a more US curriculum liberal type of education. In the end, it’s up to parents and students to choose the one best suited to them.

LIFESTYLE

Berthe Mandaat, Founder Chicky Net

Chicky Net, The Expat Women’s Online Community

C HIC K Y NE T C RE ATOR - BERT HE MANDAAT - ABO U T BEI NG A FE M ALE E X PAT IN TH A ILA ND & HUA HI N.

hicky Net is the only expat women’s online community in Thailand. With over 2,000 members, Chicky Net is a valuable resource for women living and staying in The Land of Smiles. There are several Chicky net communities in Thailand. Among others , there is the Chicky Net in Hua Hin where Hua Hin Ladies meet , talk, exchange information, have lunches and dinner. Hi Berthe. What country are you from and how long have you been living in Thailand? I am from the Netherlands and have been living in Thailand with my boyfriend for 3 years. Where have you lived in Thailand? Where are you currently living? I have lived in Phuket for 3 years with a small stopover of 3 months in Chiang Mai. How long has Chicky Net been online? What is your history with them? Chicky Net actually started out as a Facebook group which I set up in April 2009 about 3 months after moving to Thailand. Apparently it was badly needed as the group grew so fast that I decided to launch my own social network and Chicky Net was born. Due to the success of the Phuket network the network was in time expanded by other locations in Thailand like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin. Still its worthwhile for women in other areas to join as there is plenty of useful information that applies to Thailand overall. That there never really was a grand plan behind the start of this social network is revealed by those who take a more critical look at the Chicky Net logo which is more Japanese that it is Thai. In the beginning of Chicky Net I quickly created a little drawing of something Asian and I never really thought of it further. And well, down the line I kind of got attached to this girl. She reminds me of the early days of Chicky Net.

What has been the best aspect of being involved with Chicky Net? The best aspect of Chicky Net is by far that the network gives women an easy access to a new social life in a strange country. Some women were really lonely before they joined and now have a brimming social life again. That is extremely gratifying. As Chicky Net regularly posts interviews with a variety of Foreign women living throughout Thailand, have you noticed any consistencies in the interviews, hence the experiences of Foreign women in Thailand? Well a consistency in the interviews is that almost everyone’s Thai is awful LOL But on a more serious note, I like the overall positive vibe and that it shows that Thailand is an amazing place to live. We’ve all read the grumpy old men stories online, and even though entertaining, they do get boring after a while. I feel its now our time, a time of a new generation of expats. Chicky Net hosts various events. Can you give us more information on them and how someone could get involved? The great thing about the Chicky Net events are that they are member driven. So if you have a nice idea you are welcome to set it up. The fact that different people contribute to the event organization means that the network offers a nice mix of things to do. Members of Chicky Net come from all walks of life and have ages ranging from 20 to 70, so the younger girls go clubbing and the older ladies play Mahjong. How great is that? Events are sometimes also open to partners and friends, this is something the event organizer can choose for if she wants. So not only do women meet each other at events, also guys can expand their social circle. Anything you’d like to add? Well come and check us out at www.chickynet.com and see for yourself what all the fuss is about. On the website you will find the connection to the Hua Hin Chicky Net.

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LIFESTYLE

Butler Service,

Namfon Seelueam, CEO Hua Hin Butler

At Your Home in Hua Hin F IN A L LY, H UA HIN H A S B E E N PUT O N T HE MAP I N T HE DI GI TAL WORL D O F F OOD D E LIV E RY SE RVI CES.

ua Hin Butler, a new service which you can find on www.huahinbutler.com opened its doors on February 10th 2013 and is now catering for the hungry residents of Hua Hin 24 hours a day. Hua Hin Butler is much more than a food delivery service as it also provides a wide range of other services that makes it a one stop service center for tourists and expats living in Hua Hin. The butler service provides Taxi Bookings, Party Service, Massage at home, Grocery Deliveries, Ticket Ordering and Booking, Handyman Service, Maid and Babysitters, Car Rental, Car Wash service and Tour Bookings. On top of this, they can rent a phone, get help with computer problems, or even get quotes on their insurance needs. One of the partners and CEO of Huahinbutler.com, Namfon Seelueam explains; “The Hua Hin Butler´s services are based on hundreds of interviews with foreigners and expats visiting and living in Thailand. They have identified the specific needs of living, at longer or shorter periods. Many times it seems that the language barrier is the biggest issue – and here is where we help out. “ The interviews founded the basic ideas of the Butler service, as our butlers and operators are trained in the service sector; we are acting like the middle man between the customer and the service provider. The start has been quite overwhelming Namfon explains: “Of course there have been startup problems, as logistics are always the bottleneck. We have received more orders than expected, and it has been a positive challenge to make sure that each customer was happy during the whole process.

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Our aim is to improve the scale of our services and based on the feedback, we will offer an even greater range of products and services in the near future making sure all needs are covered in the Hua Hin area. Our cooperation with the restaurants in Hua Hin has given us valuable information and we believe that our concept is be a great source of income for our partners, especially in the low season. At the same time we expect to launch a new service concept to property rental companies and resorts in the area, that will give the convenience experience a whole new dimension to visitors in our amazing town. Hua Hin Butler service is expanding to other areas in Thailand and by the end of 2013, we are expecting to cover every major city in the country ” Namfon adds.

For further information, please contact: Namfon Seelueam: +66(0)861751209 Skype +66861751209 Website : www.huahinbutler.com

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IN DEPTH

the original thai beer By Jay Warner

A CORPORATION OF GREAT SIGNIFICANCE TO ITS COUNTRY AND PEOPLE.... SINGHA HOLDS ITS HEAD HIGH FOR THE APPEARING CELEBRATION OF AN EXCEPTIONAL 80 YEARS OF SUCCESS IN TRADING AND GLOBAL RECOGNITION.

HRM King Prajadhipok (Rama VII)

ith plans to build the memorial bridge linking Bangkok and Thonburi in 1929, Praya Bhirombhakdi, who owned a thriving ferry business carrying commuters across the river, foresaw that his business would be greatly affected in time to come.

It was on a visit to a Paul Pickenpack store that changed the course of history for Thailand’s first beer and international trade. It was then, later on in 1931, when Praya Bhirombhakdi submitted his brewery project to the Ministry of Finance. During one of the King’s movie nights at the Ambhorn Villa, Praya Bhirombhakdi had an audience with His Majesty the King Prajadhipok (Rama VII), who was very much interested in the new mega project that would create hundreds of new jobs for the people, and finally give Thailand her very own beer. Khun Praya Bhirombhakdi

In 1932, His Majesty the King granted democracy to the Thai people. Praya Bhirombhakdi embarked on a half-year long visit to Europe to learn more about quality brewing, and to acquire modern machinery for the new brewery. With the Prince of Kampangpetch present, help was sought from His Majesty the King at the Klai Kangwol Palace in Hua Hin. The much needed final loan from the Royal Coffers was granted

HRH Princess Sri Nagarinda

However, the official opening of the brewery was on 6th July 1934, where His Royal Highness Prince Narisara Nuvadtivongs, the King’s uncle, attended as Guest of Honour, together with members of the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, government officials, leading businessmen and society patrons. The original Thai beer since 1933, the Boon Rawd Brewery was established creating the classic, original taste of Singha beer, an instantly recognisable brand. A 100% malt barley premium quality beer, served in over 50 countries worldwide.

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The much needed final loan from the Royal Coffers was granted and collected at the Grand Palace on the 20th June 1933.

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Inspired by German beers, Singha worked hard to create its own unique and signature recipe. Successful with their mission, Singha exported its first beer in 1970 and have gradually increased to cover over one third of the worlds market today. Served in Thai restaurants all over the world, it’s said to compliment its country’s signature spicy dishes...

and collected at the Grand Palace on the 20th June 1933 after being safely accompanied and guarded by the entourage of Royal tanks and soldiers.Boon Rawd Brewery was finally set up on 4th August 1933.

A good excuse for one to test out this theory over some fine Thai cuisine and of course, the complimentary crisp taste of a Singha beer. Versatile and adaptable, Singha is moving from strength to strength. As market leader, Singha’s mission seems to entail a very much unfinished and triumphant future.

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IN DEPTH

Khun Buakaw Banchamek

Short sighted, I think not. From racing and business schools, to restaurants, fine beer houses, Japanese fine cuisine, a cheese cake shop from heaven and a smoothie shop, (smoothie secrets) you’ll be dying to share with all your friends, so be quick, as it won’t remain a secret for long. I’ve also recently been informed of the new Rajadamnern Singha

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From racing and business schools, to restaurants, fine beer houses, Japanese fine cuisine, a cheese cake shop from heaven and a smoothie shop

I spoke with Music Union representative and talented musician Pi Scott, who told us; “Music Union Co.Ltd is a record label which had just been established nearly 2 years ago. It is formed by 4 main producers: Nitipong Hornak, Asanee Chotikul, Chatri Kongsuwan, and Vudhinan Bhirombhakdi. Our main goal is to provide quality music and talent rather than just the image. At the moment we have a few famous bands, the old timers include: Asanee Wassan, Blackhead, Maew `jirasuk. There are also new comers such as, The Dey, The Ginkz, and Tong & Jenny.”

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Muay Thai school, (located on the 3rd floor of Seenspace, Thonglor 13) should you fancy your hand at Thailand’s most popular adrenaline fuelled sport, shin guards recommended!! Sponsoring various elite individuals, bands, clubs and teams, Singha has most certainly raised the caliber of how to conduct their business. In a highly competitive market, Singha corporation have utilised their knowledge in a wide array of prosperous areas we will see positively develop in the near future...Manchester United and Chelsea football clubs, just to name a few.

Tong & Jenny

My personal favourite though, is Singha’s relationship with Buakaw Banchamek, (the man with the amazing 2 legs) a sponsorship deal of which I’m excited to see evolve in one of his up and coming fights... A must see for anyone with an interest in Muay Thai or martial arts. A new and innovative company, Music Union has been in business since 2011. With Singha’s ability to spot holes in the market, it was with the aid of 4 significant characters that enabled Music Union to be where it is today. The label is run by Managing director, son of Chamnong Bhirombhakdi, Chutinant Bhirombhakdi. Currently, Music Union consists of 30 very impressive artists and bands. However, that number won’t remain as it is, for long, as Thailand’s aptitude for talent only ever continues to grow and grow. With a less commercial credo than perhaps you’d see in more western labels, Music Union has calibrated the focus more on raw talent, helping with some of Thailand’s veteran bands to make a come back.

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Mellow D

If you’re tempted to make a musical start or come back in life... or perhaps you’d like to be the next artist to leave Thailand dancing on their seats, why not test out your skills at Singha’s “Master of the Band”! If you’re fortunate enough to be selected, you’ll be immersed in a Music Union nirvana as you’ll receive a contract along with a very lucrative cash prize.

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IN DEPTH

Affected Areas by the 2012 Flood - Bangkok - Lopburi - Singhaburi - Angthong - Pathumthani - Chaiyanad - Nonthaburi - Nakhornsawan - Nakornpathom - Uthaithanee - Ayutthaya

Singha’s Flood Relief - 22,141,510 Bottles of Singha water - 1,202,100 Lunch boxes - 10,000 Toiletry packages - 357 Tonnes of rice

always good to remember “ It’s where you came from in order to know where you’re going... ”

(in collaboration with Asia Golden Rice)

So why limit yourself to a beer? With Singha’s constantly growing, extensive range of quality products, why not add a delicious, healthy snack to compliment your refreshing beverage. Singha’s tasty ocean treat of seaweed comes freshly packaged with a choice of 2 somewhat addictive flavours. Spicy or original, its sure to be a delicious alternative that allows you to escape the feeling of guilt that goes hand in hand with your more traditional bar nibbles. I must confess to being quite partial to 3 or 4 packets!!! After a long sweltering day or a trip to the gym, why not succumb to the thirst quenching fruitful flavours of B-ing to put out the heat. My personal preference is the pomegranate super fruit flavour which never fails to leave me feeling contently replenished. A personal twist of mine is to mix a little Singha soda water...You’ll discover a whole new gratifying feel to the drink.

Furthermore Singha and it’s community of loyal workers are notably compassionate when it comes to dedicating time back to the people of Thailand. In 2011, parts of Thailand endured terrible flooding, isolating people from their homes and their everyday essentials of food, water and toiletries. A relentless period of rainfall, of which I was here to witness, left certain areas in a very serious state of need. In this time of crisis the good people of Thailand and Singha joined forces to help counter the devastating issues being faced with the means of one very important characteristic, good will... and it was exactly that, that Singha showed in abundance. So all in all, my conclusion is Singha corporation is a force to be reckoned with. They most definitely have vision, alongside mountains of ambition, complimented by a moral kindness. It’s always good to remember where you came from in order to know where you’re going... Singha, without a shadow of doubt, has most certainly demonstrated this with pioneering style and regal class. www.singhabeer.com www.singhamasteroftheband.com

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LIFESTYLE

Songkran, Thailand’s New Year & Waterfestival SONGKRAN FESTIVAL OR ALSO KNOWN AS THAILAND

WATER

FESTIVAL,

IS THE

MOST

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elebrated as the traditional Thai New Year, Thai people sprinkle, shoot and pour water on the elders and practically anybody in show of respect and pay respect to Buddha images. Last but not least for fun filled days of celebrations. This year Songkran starts Saturday,, April 13th to Monday, April 15yh. Songkran Festival was previously calculated based on Thai lunar calendar, but in recent years is now fixed based on Western calendar. Songkran Festival falls on 13-15 April yearly, though the celebration usually starts before and ends days after the official holiday.

Songkran Festival, the Water Festival is very closely associated with water. Originally, people gently pour water to elders and family to give good fortune, but now it has evolved to splashing strangers on the streets with water, either with water gun or bucket of water, all in the spirit of good fun. Because of this, Songkran is also often called as the Water Festival.

Songkran 2013 is the most important festival for Thais and they are Thai national holidays. While the official national holiday is for 3 days, from 13 April to 15 April , workers’ days-off often last for as long as a week.

Many Thai people celebrate Songkran by visiting Buddhist temple (Wat) to pay respect to Buddha and to give alms to Buddhist monks. People also clean Buddha images in the temple by gently pouring water on them.

International tourists have mixed preference about this. Some will avoid traveling to Thailand during Songkran festival, but many plan their travel to coincide with the festival and join in the fun of Songkran water fights.

Editor’s Note: Take care as you roam the streets of Hua Hin or greater outside areas. Modern technology produced water guns with great power that may harm your eyes and ears. In addition , white talcum powder is used to give the smearing a meaning and mark your cars , bikes and bodies….on top of that contemporary youth have developed the shampooing of your head. For those of you wearing wigs this may be embarrassing… Have fun! Send us your pictures editorapproach@gmail.com

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MOTORING

The Most Economic & Affordable Minicars in Thailand

here are many mini cars on the Thai market. Most of them are manufactured in Thailand. If impor ted, the price will go up considerably as ridiculous impor t taxes take the better of your budget. Forget a VW Polo, a Renault or a Peugeot. If you really want cheap, there is an India TATA or a Chinese Cherr y. However, even if these cars have an existence justification, below find a selection of popular cars of Thailand. Deliberately no economy figures as different driving styles influence the fuel consumption. An experienced good driver can move around in a 2.0 l. car at almost the same economy as a right foot heavy person driving a minicar.

Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission HP / RPM Economy Price THB

NOTE C y l = Cylinders M T = Manual Transmission RPM = Revolutions Per Minute

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Honda Brio 4 Cyl 1200 cc 6 Speed, Aut CVT 88/6000 ***** 454,000

- Good to drive. - Versatile interior space. - Great resale value. - Dual front airbags available only in the two top trim levels. - Small booth.

Fuel Economy (18 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24 km/l.): Reasonable = *** Good = **** Ver y Good = *****

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Nissan March 3 Cyl 1200cc MT, Aut CVT 79/6000 ****** 380,000

Manufacturer Model Engine Transmission - Bland to drive. HP / RPM - Notchy automatic transmission. Economy - Average rear seat space. Price THB

- Easy to drive. - Comfy ride. - Excellent resale value.

= Toyota = Vios 15J = 4 Cyl 1499cc = 5 Speed, MT/Aut = 106/6000 = **** = 531,000

- Voted best passenger car under 1200cc fun to drive.

- Small booth. - Boring design.

- Fun to drive around town and on the highways. - Looks cool.

- Rear seats donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fold flat. - Interior a bit dull. - Small booth.

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Mazda 2 4 Cyl 1500cc 5 Speed, MT/Aut 103/6000 **** 535,000

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Chevrolet Sonic 4 Cyl, 1400cc 5 MT/ 6 Aut 100/6000 *** 548,000

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Proton Savvy 4 Cyl 1200cc 5 MT/ 6 Aut 75/5500 *** 399,000

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Mitsubishi Mirage 3 Cyl 1200cc 5 MT/ 6 Aut 77/6000 ***** 380,000

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-Good handling. - Warranty extendable to five years. - More ser vice centres than you think. - Limited space in the back. - Small booth. - High Price. - Fun to drive, good looking, Manufacturer Model good economy. Engine - Electronic gadgets. Transmission HP / RPM - Limited space in the back. - Small booth. Economy - High Price Price THB

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Ford Fiesta 4 Cyl 1400cc 5 MT/ 6 Aut 95/5750 *** 549,000

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Suzuki Swift 4 Cyl 1200cc 5 MT/Aut CVT 91/6000 ***** 429,000

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Kia Picanto 4 Cyl 1100cc 5 MT/ 4 Aut 65/6000 *** 420,000

- The biggest car in this class and, on paper, most fuel economical. - Iffy fit and finish - Outdated design

Manufacturer - Fun to drive and agile around Model town. Engine - Good value. Transmission HP / RPM - Looks understated. Economy - Rear seats donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fold flat. Price THB

- Good value and reasonable economy. -User-friendliness, audio- streaming and funky colours. - Limited space. - Small booth.

Manufacturer - The shor test passenger car in Thailand should make parking Model Engine easy. Transmission HP / RPM - Not that cheap for the Economy amount of metal you get. Price THB

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Bike Sport Around Hua Hin YOU SE E TH E M E VE RY DAY, T H E Y A R E C O L O U R F U L LY D R E S S E D, T H E Y WE A R SE E TH ROUG H H E L ME T S A N D A R E BE N D OV E R T H E IR S T E ER I N G HA NDLE S OF TH E IR SU PE R BIKE S , S O ME O F T H E M C O S T IN G MO R E TH A N A H ONDA MOTORBIKE .

Organized Bicycle Tours

ittle Eddy Merckx, Jacques Anquetil, Fausto Coppi, Miguel Indurain and Lance…no pardon this one is not so popular right now. The bikes usually , Scott , Trek , Merckx, carbon fibre or aluminium frames weighing as little as 6.5 kilos ! Join these Matadores of the Road ! Max Huerzeler – Jörg Niedermann and Theo Bütler organize Bycicle Tours, British people call these push bikes, in and around Hua Hin, but also from Bangkok to Phuket in 10 days our around Chiang Mai. You may call Jörg Niedermann for more information on these and other bike tours : +66 (0) 90 791 3805

Electric Bike Tours & Rental

or those of us needing the support of a totally environmental friendly bike, which supports baby boomers reaching the end of their max. oxygen intake, this bike tour enables you to switch to a supportive electro bike drive. Able Roberts of EV Speed, the creator of a Hybrid Toyota Vios, earlier mentioned in another publication, has designed and converted high quality Matrix bike frames into Electro Bikes! Regular tours are organized by Able along the coast of Gulf of Siam to the North and South , about 25 to 28 KM. The bikes are included in the fees but if you would like to buy one, Able is all ears to that. The estimated price is about THB 45.000 – 60.000 depending on the frame, electric drive and Battery. A minibus picks you up at 8:30 in the morning. Short introduction to the bikes and off you go with included lunch on the way. Return to Hua Hin in the Minibus. Since there are several choices of tours , contact Able Roberts at +66(0) 81 880 0873 for detailed info.

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Flying Through The Air IMAGINE HOW IT FEELS TO SPEED ACROSS THE WATER POWERED BY A SAIL IN THE SKY; YOU’RE STANDING ON A BOARD, WATCHING THE KITE ABOVE YOU AND YOU JUMP RIGHT IN THE AIR, NOT JUST A FOOT OR TWO, BUT UP TO 30 FEET.

ou hang in the air for a long moment and then you’re down on the water again rushing across the sea. This is Kiteboarding an action sport at its best: challenging, fun and simply unforgettable! Kiteboarding is taking the world by storm. A cross between windsurfing, wakeboarding and paragliding, riders harness the power of the wind with a large flying kite and use it to pull them across the water with their feet strapped to a small board.

If you are a confident swimmer with an average fitness level you can learn this sport, but be warned, once you learn, you will gradually spend less time at work and more time chasing the wind and waves. Its qualities include the need for only light wind (7-10 knots) to ride with, compact equipment that is easy to travel with, and the addictive nature of being free to go where you want using the power of the wind. The sport is easier to learn than it looks, as 90% of kiteboarding involves flying the kite competently. You don’t have to be a muscle builder to learn this sport. It is technique not strength that makes a good kiteboarder. It also explains why women tend to learn the sport better than men. Women tend to work with the kite rather than trying to overpower it and beat it into submission. It is highly recommended to learn the sport at an IKO (International Kiteboarding Organization) certified kiteboarding centre where they teach you to become a safe and independent kiteboarder. Kite Boarding Asia use only certified IKO instructors and also have 2 mil euro insurance so be careful from imitations. With competitions being held being in locations all over the world including Thailand. In the year of 2010 and 2011 KBA (kiteboardingasia) was hosting and organize Asia’s first ever Pro Kiteboarding event that haled in Hua Hin and had an amazing success in 2010 and quoted by most of the international pro-riders as one of the best world cup event setups in the history of Kiteboarding. Kite Boarding Asia (KBA) has 14 kiteboarding centers and are the biggest kite centers in Asia , located in Hua Hin ,Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Chumpon, Phuket, Pranburi, Cha-am, Pattaya,Vietnam and Morocco. Kiteboarding Asia centre boasts many locations operating all year around. They have searched all over Thailand to find the best locations for the beginner and intermediate rider, and believe they have found some of the best spots in Asia for learning to kiteboard. They offer courses for the beginner up to advanced riders and stock the largest range of kiteboarding equipment in Asia. Kiteboarding Asia , please contact Eran 08-1683-1683 for conditions and locations. Visit the official KBA website at www.kiteboardingasia.com. Email huahin@kitebaordingasia.com

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Mick Lewis

Full name Michael Llewellyn Lewis Born June 29, 1974, Greensborough, Victoria Major teams Australia, Durham, Glamorgan, Victoria, Western Australia Nickname Billy Playing role Bowler Batting style Right handed Bowling style Right-arm fast-medium Height 1.83 m

Aaron O’Brien

Full name Aaron Warren O’Brien Born October 2, 1981, St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales Major teams Adelaide Strikers, Australia Under-19s, New South Wales, South Australia Nickname Obi Batting style Left handed Bowling style Slow left-arm orthodox Height 1.82 m

Thai Cricket Rises from The Ashes at Dusit Thani Hua Hin A S A NIPPE R, MY D E A R O L’ MU M HAD A T EA TOWEL DR APED OVE R A K I TC HE N RA IL THAT E XPLAI NED CR I CKET F O R T HE U NI NI T I AT ED.

t wasn’t original, but it still made good reading and went something like this: You have two sides, one out in the field and one in. Each man that’s in the side that’s in goes out, and when he’s out he comes in and the next man goes in until he’s out. When they are all out, the side that’s out comes in and the side that’s been in goes out and tries to get those coming in, out. Sometimes you get men still in and not out. When a man goes out to go in, the men who are out try to get him out, and when he is out he goes in and the next man in goes out and goes in. There are two men called umpires who stay out all the time and they decide when the men who are in are out. When both sides have been in and all the men have been out, and both sides have been out twice after all the men have been in, including those who are not out, that is the end of the game. Simple! It’s fair to say that though tongue-in-cheek, the above explanation would make as much sense as any to the majority of Thais as far as cricket goes. Nevertheless, driven by an influx of expats from cricketing hotbeds, around Thailand the game is showing some signs of growth and there is quite a ‘cricket sixes’ circuit emerging and taking in popular tourist destinations like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Pattaya, which incidentally each boast at least one Dusit International property.

Shaun Graf Full name Shaun Francis Graf Born May 19, 1957, Somerville, Melbourne, Victoria Major teams Australia, Hampshire, Victoria, Western Australia Batting style Right handed Bowling style Right-arm fast-medium

Richard Allanby Full name Richard Andrew Clifton Allanby Born July 26, 1971, Hobart, Tasmania Major teams Tasmania Batting style Left-hand bat Bowling style Legbreak googly Relation Brother - NJ Allanby

Peter McIntyre Full name Peter Edward McIntyre Born April 27, 1966, Gisborne, Victoria Major teams Australia, South Australia, Victoria Batting style Right handed Bowling style Legbreak googly

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Michael Hill

Full name Glen Charles Batticciotto

Full name Michael William Hill

Born August 18, 1981, Redcliffe,

Born September 29, 1988,

Queensland

Greensborough, Victoria

Major teams Australia Under-19s,

Queensland, Queensland Academy of

Australian Institute of Sports, Melbourne,

Sport, Queensland Under-19s

Victoria, Victoria Second XI, Victoria

Batting style Left handed

Under-19s

Bowling style Right-arm medium

Batting style Left handed

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Bowling style Right-arm medium

Ben Cameron

Anthony Clark

Full name Benjamin Peter Cameron

Full name Anthony Michael Clark

Born February 21, 1981, Hobart, Tasmania Major teams South Australia, Tea

Born March 23, 1977, St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales

Tree Gully

Major teams New South Wales

Nickname Hoppalong

Batting style Right handed

Bowling style Right-arm offbreak

Bowling style Right-arm medium Height 1.79 m

Steve Gilmour

Grant Lambert

Full name Steven Thomas Gilmour

Full name Grant Michael Lambert

Born October 16, 1986

Born August 5, 1977, Parramatta,

Major teams Victoria,

Sydney, New South Wales

Victoria Second XI

Major teams New South Wales

Playing role Bowler

Nickname Lambos

Batting style Right handed

Playing role All rounder

Bowling style Right-arm fast-medium

Batting style Right handed

Height 1.83 m

Bowling style Right-arm fast-medium Height 1.94 m

However, in terms of cricket sixes tournaments here in the kingdom, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and one of the original events, the one hosted annually here in Hua Hin by Dusit Thani, continues to set the standards in terms of the general atmosphere, camaraderie and joie de vivre, a fact further borne out by the growing number of returnees welcomed back each year.

It’s worth noting, that since the inception of the Hua Hin Cricket Sixes, three players have appeared in every tournament, namely David Currie of the local Thai Thevada team, Colin Devonshire, mainstay of the even more local Hua Hin Hopalongs and last, but not least, popular tournament organiser, Thanasak ‘Tom’ Karnasuta, the driving force behind the event.

Indeed, the 17th Hua Hin Cricket Sixes this year boasts a record number of entries, with seven teams coming from both the northern and southern hemisphere, including two teams from Bangladesh and 7 more from Sydney and Melbourne. Seven teams will compete in the Cup competition, a further 7 in the Masters event for over 35s, while popular demand from ageing tournament regulars sees the introduction of a Veterans competitions for those who, to use cricketing parlance, have completed their half century.

Dusit Thani Hua Hin is delighted to extend a warm welcome all players, umpires and spectators of every participating team for what, as always, promises to be a fun event where the taking part is more important than the winning.

Also taking part are 11 first-class players from Australia (see profiles elsewhere), including three who have donned the baggy green cap of Australia with aplomb at Test level. Slated to begin on the Easter weekend, with the first matches on Saturday, 7th April, finals’ day will take place on Wednesday, 11th April, a couple of days before the Songkran Festival.

The Dusit Thani Cricket Sixes April 7th Dusit Thani Hua Hin 1349 Petchkasem Road Cha-am, Petchburi 76120 +66 (0) 3252 0009 www,dusit.com

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Admission is free and no matter whether you are a cricketing aficionado or not, you are welcome to come along and enjoy the action and atmosphere on the cricket ground, in front of the hotel’s Pavilion.

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Glen Batticciotto

ECO-TOURISM

The Golden Kingdom Goes Green MODERN TOURIST ARE ACTIVE AND ADVENTUROUS. YET CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE FUTURE OF THE PLANET.

hailand, with its rich natural bio-diversity and cultural heritage, shares that concern. Consequently, Thailand’s tourism industry is growing greener by the year. Thai Airways International, for example, became the first airline in Asia to start using algae-based biofuels to lessen damage to the atmosphere. Thailand offers a cornucopia of adventurous and enjoyable activities for eco-tourists. Whether it is trekking, nature tours, bicycle tours, agro tourism or cultural home stays, every corner of the Kingdom can accommodate those seeking a unique and green experience. With 102 national parks, Thailand is a virtual paradise for trekkers. Mountaintop views in the far north are breathtaking on peaks such as Doi Inthanon and Phu Chi Fa, not far from the borders of Myanmar and Laos. Thai Elephant Conservation Center

Bokarani Waterfall

Erawan National Park

The cascading waterfalls of Erawan National Park in western Kanchanaburi province, and the 4,000-year-old cave paintings of Pha Taem National Park in eastern Ubol Ratchathani province, are some of the tantalizing discoveries found on Thailand’s trails. Thailand’s national parks are also an extensive network of wildlife sanctuaries. Two parks, Thung Yai-Huai Khwa Kaeng in the west and Khao Yai in the northeast, are so abundant in bio-diversity that they have been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. There is also Friends of Wildlife park near Lake Kreang Krachang just west of Hua Hun and Pranburi and the wild elephant reserve near Kui Buri , South of Prachuab Khirikhan and the Sam Roi Yot nature park South of Pranburi on the Dolphin Bay coast. They are the perfect place for studying nature while on holiday. If walking takes too long, pedal your way to adventure on one of the Kingdom’s countless bicycle tours. Take a lap around the glorious Grand Palace in Bangkok or the ancient temples of Sukhothai. Longer cycling tours are available, and can stretch from the plains of central Thailand down to the tropical beaches of the south. If you have ever marveled at the mighty elephant, learn how to handle one at the Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang province. Agro tourism is an excellent way to experience traditional Thailand, and a delicious one for tourists who farm for strawberries at the Phu Rua Highland Agricultural Research Station in Loei province or at hill tribe plantations in the far north. If hotels are not your thing, try a home stay in a traditional Thai house on stilts above water. Baan Hua Raeng in central Thailand’s Trat province is a community of artisans and craftspeople who live along coffee-colored canals and fruit orchards, much as the people of ancient Siam did, and welcome visitors to their homes. Thailand is a country that is truly blessed with gifts from nature that are cherished by all. Furthermre Thailand’s tourism industry is committed to preserving these treasures for a green and sustainable future.

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KITEBOARDING ASIA Kiteboarding school

professional training

equipment sales

The largest kiteboarding school in Asia at 7 locations: Hua Hin, Pranburi, Pattaya, Chumpon, Samui, Pha Ngan and Phuket The only IKO certified and fully insured school in Thailand Watch out for fake IKO schools

Tel: 081 591 4593 www.kiteboardingasia.com huahin@kitebaordingasia.com

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Where to Go and What to Do? TH E RE IS QUITE A LOT TO D O IN T H E G R E AT E R H UA H IN A R E A , S O W E LISTE D SOME PLACE S WH IC H A R E WO RT H V IS IT IN G . C O N S ID E R IT A S A RUND OWN WITH MO R E D E TA IL S IN O U R MAY IS S U E .

Wat Huay Mongkol Large Temple west of Bangkok on the way to the Pala U waterfall. Huge statue of a monk. Worthwhile if Thai culture and Buddhism interests you.

The Forest Park Cha Am

Santorini A theme park based on the Greek Island, all in Greek style with a huge Ferris Wheel, kiddies rides , a slingshot ride and food food. They also have a “Snow” room and soon a Waterpark for great fun. Just outside Cha Am direction Bangkok.

Outside Cha Am on the way to Hua Hin. A walking and exercise park with a gibbon monkey island and caged birds. Exercising equipment and a restaurant.

The Swiss Sheep Farm On the other side of the road, with attractions for kids and adults…and food. In Cha Am itself, the beach with endless garrisons of chairs to relax with prices importantly lower than in Hua Hin of food and drinks. Cha Am , no wild life , just a relaxed atmosphere. Opposite the Santorini Theme Park.

Black Sheep Farm

The Wooden Palace Between Cha Am and Hua Hin – Military camp - “ Whilst staying in HuaHin we visited this historical palace and really did appreciate the grandeur of the gardens and buildings. The gardens would be worth a visit on their own, they were beautifully maintained and very mature. Although mainly consisting of exotic trees there are wonderful flowering

South of Wat Monkol in a lush tropical nature setting , this fore rider of Green Environment and soon to be a Green educational centre offers weekend camps for youths and a variety of sheep and deer. Great kitchen and adventurous setting.

Plearnwan Hua Hin Just North of Hua Hin , after the Royal Palace and Park. Plearnwan is a ‘Living Museum’. Reminding us of the 50´s ans 60´s . It is not just unique architecture, but a place of lively memories. At Plearnwan, they think back to the place in times past, and imitate that period in the lifestyle of the people, in food, drink, architecture, language, etc. There is also a small boutique Hotel , small Play Ground for kids and a mini Ferris Wheel.

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Hua Hin Viewpoint It is located up on Hin Lek fai road and you can get a Tuk Tuk to take you there. The viewpoint has a 270 degrees view of Hua Hin. Stunning views, great pictures.

Elephant Village Pang Chang Hutsadin Going up Soi Thomsin direction Palau Road on the Hill. Nice place to go there friendly people and elephant are so gentle. Great experience good fun with kids.

The Grand Market On the corner at the San Paolo Hospital Clothes, Shoes, Food, Souvenirs , DVDs. Closed on Tuesdays

2nd Floating Market

1st Floating Market On Soi 112 going west about 4 KM. on the left. Tourist attraction with shops , amidst a lake, some food and drinks. A small sheep farm for kids to feed and touch the sheep. A poular retreat for tourists.

A little further down Soi 112 on the left as well. You must turn left along a Soi to get there. Larger than the first one. More food and shops. Not as pretty as the first one but why not visit both whilst you are in the neighbourhood.

Cicada Market On Kao Takiab road at the Hyatt Regency entrance. Mainly Art and Souvenirs and a large food court with local delicacies.

The Hua Hin Cha Am Zoo The Night Market

Half way between Cha Am and Hua Hin. Has a number of large deer enclosures and plenty of birds, many of which are roaming around the area. Monkeys are also plentiful with macaques, languors and gibbons, some caged, some free roaming.

On Petschakasem Road practically in the middle of Hua Hin. Every day from late adfternoon until midnight. Food , Clothes , Souvenirrs, DVDs.

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The New Presidential Villa at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin HYATT REGENCY HUA HIN UNVEILS THE NEWLY REFURBISHED PRESIDENTIAL VILLA, ONE OF HUA HIN’S MOST LUXURIOUS BEACHFRONT POOL VILLAS.

opular among discerning guests preferring to stay in a luxury home-away-from-home, the Presidential Villa at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin has recently been upgraded to provide a fresh look and feel, with warm Thai touches to enhance the resort’s indulgent experience.

Newly added features to the Villa include a new wooden floor entrance and an extended terrace outside the living room, suitable for a social gathering with comfortable seating overlooking the garden and ocean. There is an enhanced study room in the villa’s living room, a larger bathroom which includes an oversized bathtub and massage beds and shower room with a dual function as a steam room, a mini bar in the master bedroom and new landscaping surrounding the villa. Complementing these new features are the latest LED TVs, Blue Ray DVD players and a surround sound system. The Presidential Villa comprises a master bedroom with two queensize beds, with a discreet private entrance, direct access to a private pool, private garden and beach. Additionally, there is a spacious living room with a full set kitchenette, study room and dining table for eight persons, all set in a private compound area and surrounded by lush tropical gardens and a lagoon. There are also two adjoining Club View rooms which make the entire compound of 434 sq m suitable for a gathering of up to six adults. The newly refurbished villa offers a bright and airy look with a warm resort feeling to meet the desires of today’s discerning leisure travellers. As the entire Presidential Villa with the adjoining two Club View rooms may accommodate up to six adults and three children, private dining events or parties can be arranged by the hotel’s events team on the Villa’s lawn area overlooking the sea, to provide more exclusivity and privacy to your stay.

The Presidential Villa experience includes: - Personalised butler service. - Daily choice of breakfast, whether it’s served in the comfort of the villa, a continental breakfast at Regency Club Lounge, a set breakfast at McFarland House or an international buffet breakfast at Figs restaurant. - All-day coffee and tea at Regency Club Lounge. - Daily afternoon tea for two at McFarland House or served in the Villa’s living room. - Pre-dinner drinks and canapés served from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McFarland House or Regency Club Lounge. - A complimentary non-alcoholic minibar for guests staying in the Villa’s master bedroom. - Daily 60-minute massage of your choice for two people staying in the Villa’s master bedroom, with the choice of Swedish massage, Thai foot reflexology, muscle relief, aromatherapy and traditional Thai massage. - An in-villa aromatherapy steam and aroma milk bath prepared by a butler. - Complimentary broadband and WiFi Internet connectivity throughout the stay. - A complimentary laundry service, excluding dry cleaning, for two items per day for guests staying in the Villa’s master bedroom. Other benefits include free access to the relaxation area, the steam room and the sauna at THE BARAI’s day spa facility, the use of Tranquillity Court Pool at THE BARAI and many more. For reservations and more information, please contact us on Tel: +66 3252 1234 E-mail: huahin.regency@hyatt.com Website : www.huahin.regency.hyatt.com

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HILTON’S WINE & DINE

Schlincky´s Corner

ello, my name for you is Schlincky, executive Chef of the Hua Hin Hilton and I am going to cook for you every month a different interesting recipe. Most of them will be traditional German but some fusion and modern creation may come along. This time we are doing a “Sauerbraten” as my mum taught me.

Traditional Sauerbraten INGREDIENTS 200 30 20 3 2 20 15 15 5 20 3 5 5 200 250 30 2

g Beef rump g Red wine g Vinegar g Bay leaves g Mustard seed g Onions g Carrots g Celeries g Sugar g Apple juice g Cloves g Salt g Pepper g Brown sauce g Red cabbage g Tomato puree pcs Potato dumplings

PREPARATION Prepare ahead : Steps 1 and 2 should be completed 2–3 days before required. 1.) To make the marinade, place the wine, vinegar, 2 onions, sugar, allspice, peppercorns, bay leaves. 2) Place the meat in a bowl that holds the meat snugly and pour enough cooled marinade over the meat to come at least halfway up the sides. Cover and leave to marinate for 2–3 days in a refrigerator, turning the meat over twice each day.

3) Take the meat from the marinade after 2-3 days, drain well, then pat dry with kitchen paper. Strain the marinade, discard the spices, and keep the liquid. Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole and brown the meat on all sides. Remove the meat and set aside. Add 1 sliced onion and celery to the pan and fry, stirring constantly, for 5–6 minutes, or until beginning to brown. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir over the heat for 1 minute, then stir in 400ml (14fl oz) of the reserved marinade. Stir until slow boiling. Place the beef on top of the vegetables and baste with the liquid. Cover tightly and place in the oven for 2–21/4 hours, or until the meat is tender when tested with a fork. Lift the meat onto a warmed serving platter and cover loosely with foil. Strain the cooking liquid, pour it into a saucepan and boil rapidly to reduce to about 300ml (10fl oz). Stirring on the heat until the sauce is smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Slice the meat and serve with a little of the sauce spooned over and serve the remaining sauce separately. Serves 6 fully , eager , hungry grown ups – Serve with Potato dumplings or mashed potatoes

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Hotel & Restaurant

PROMOTIONS

Hilton Chay Had The Market White Lotus

International & Thai Cuisine at the Beachfront 10:00 – 22:00 Thai and Italian delicacies – Wood fired Pizza oven – Antipastis 06:00 – 22:00 17th Floor Rooftop – Chinese and International Cuisine 18:00 – 22:30

Hyatt Regency Sunday Brunch Buffet at McFarland House

Tip of the Month: Aree Restaurant Madame Aree has this French Thai restaurant where Soi 88 and Soi 94 meet, going up 88 till you almost meet 94 on the right side. Can´t miss it.. She cooks Ratatouille, Gratin , Bouillabaisse, you name it at home cooking prices. The food is superb, the price low. Garden or under cover. Red wine , Beer, Vodka…it is all there. Highly recommendable from your gourmand editor…

Mango High Tea at McFarland House

* Sparkling wine included for twin booking. THB 1500 * No wine with Tea and/or home made Lemonade THB 1300 * Kids 6–12 yrs. No wine with Tea and/or home made LemonadeTHB 650 Every Day 14:00 – 18:00 (THB 300 pp)

THB 500p/couple

The Barai Spa Healing Powers of Water (Duration 2,5 Hrs.)

* Coconut Body Scrub * White Clay & Jasmine Body Wrap * White Clay & Jasmine Body Wrap & Thai Aroma or Traditional Massage

THB 4500 pp THB 8000 p/couple

Amari All day dining / International Breakfast / Thai Specialties / Kids Favourites Mosaic Shoreline Beach Club BBQ Beachside Lounge / Grill Favourites Thai bites / Noodle Soups /Satay & Fresh Fruit Aqua Pool Bar

V-Villas Villazo Restaurant - Green Cuisine Candle Light Dinner on The Beach

Freshly selected food & ingredients as per Daniel Green – Model & Chef – 3 course menue 1 Bottle of red wine complimentary for a twin booking)THB 1275/pp Special Romantic setting with personal Butler. Price on request

Putharacsa Oceanside Beach Club

* Unique Flavorful Mushrooms - As per Menue from THB 190 – 420 * Cocktail : Putahracsa Lychee Martini THB 200 p. serving

Putharacsa DaySpa Aloe Vera Scrub, Honey & THB 2400 pp 10:00 – 20:00 Yoghurt facial & Massage THB 4000 p/couple

Editor´s Note: Generally all above printed price are exclusive of VAT & Service charge.

Anantasila

Children up to 6 years of age pay 10% or go complimentary. Kids between 6 – 12 years of age usually pay 50% of adults.

Thai Night Every Friday 18:30 – 21:30 THB 590 Steak & Pasta Night Every Saturday 18:30 – 21:30 THB 790 Salad Sunday Every Sunday 18:30 – 21:30 THB 450

Dusit Thani The Restaurant San Marco Ban Benjaron

International & Thai Cuisine a La Carte Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Mediterranean Favourites Every Wednesday : Pasta Factory Buffet Royal Thai Cuisine, A la Carte or Buffet selection

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APPROACH

GOLF PASSION FOR GOLF Interview with the exeptional young professional golfer: Lionel Weber. Page 52

AWARD WINNING The Banyan Golf Club won in it’s openeing year the award for “Best New Golf Course in Asia Pacific”. Page 54

DRIVE WHERE? An overview of all the driving ranges in Hua Hin and their address. Page 56

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Lionel Weber, An Exceptional Young Professional TH E E NCOUNTE R WIT H L IO N E L WA S N OT PL A N N E D. AT L A BRA S S E R I E DE PA RIS, A FRE NC H BE L G IA N R E S TAU R A N T IN H UA H IN , T H E OW N E R TIE RRY, A GOLFE R H IMS E L F IN T RO D U C E D L IO N E L TO ME .

ionel is in Asia to prepare for more to come in his young career and play on the Asia Tour. Asking him about his life story he grinned and replied that he was originally from Haut du Rhin ( Upper Rhine river), 22 years old with great ambitions but realizing that a steep hill was in front of him.

A life´s challenge, many more hurdles to take. I came to Thailand one month before the Asian Tour qualifications started to adapt to the weather and game conditions in Thailand. I could not even enjoy the New Year parties in my beloved Elsasse. I actually played as many amateur tournaments as I could before I turned professional. I found out that I could only learn from my own mistakes. Do you have a team that accompanies you at the tournaments in Asia ? To be successful you don´t change a winning team and my coach, Nicolas Subrin supports me 100% with the project we have created together. Nicolas will be with me on about 50 days per year as he has other engagements. We agreed to meet on a two monthly plan. In the mean type we keep in touch through Skype and discuss videos taken of my game in order to correct my technique level. I met a French Osteopath in Hua Hin , Samuel Terrien who is taking care of my physical biomechanics. Malko Schraner who will be my caddy through the Asian Tour has also been my caddy through the preparation tournaments in Europe. Apart from being caddy , Malko takes care of my good mood. We have a great history of close friendship.

MINI BIOGRAPHY “When I was 6 years old when I first discovered the passion for golf, a feeling which has stayed with me throughout. In my younger years the game of golf taught me a great deal about myself and when I finished my school studies, aged 18, being involved in the sport was all I could dream of. This desire took me to two winters of intense training in Brisbane, Australia, then into the Ormesson Golf Club, who helped me for four years , and finally to gain full representative honours with the French National team. The passion within me today is stronger than ever, spurring me towards professional golf, now that I have achieved so much in the amateur game. With my coaches, initially Gérard Gonzalez, and now Nicolas Subrin, I have never shied away from hard work. The hours of work which I strive to achieve daily when not in competition seem relatively painless when I get that rush of adrenaline from a sweetly struck iron shot or the sound of a ball hitting the bottom of the cup. This passion is what makes me tick on the course, what drives me to be a better player, what drives me to be a better person. In short, you could say that this passion is my most loyal caddy. It is allowing me to make a break through into a new stage of my career whilst still allowing me to head to the practice tee with a smile on my face. Certain sacrifices are well worth it and for this I will never betray this passion.”

How many tournaments are you planning to play in 2013 ? Good question! Probably about 15. Should I win one of the tours, I will be able to play a major tour in Europe, but I think I am still far away from that. For this first season I hope I can be among the first 60 players to secure my right to play the tour in 2014…it is a great challenge. I often say that there are not enough hours in the day to manage everything you have to do. There is the golf, indeed, the physical preparation with Samuel Terrien my osteopath, debriefings with my coach via Skype, Nicolas Subrin. But there are also all the rest, solicitations, stewardship, administration. Fortunately, I can count on the invaluable help of my parents and my close friends, even if we are at distance. Nevertheless it takes time, but it is exciting. The most difficult moment is when you arrive at the golf to switch off and forget everything else. I say then: empty your head, focus on your game! In this way, I can build step by step my schedule and my new life. I started training for a few days and I look forward to the arrival of Nicolas Subrin, who will join me Friday.We will set new adjustments to be ready for the two tournaments in a short interval, the Chiangmai Golf Classic, in northern Thailand, March 28th to 31st, then the Panasonic Open of India, April 4th to 7th. For me, it means: Revenge in New Delhi.

My passion for golf is a lifelong goal.

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ZAB WER Restaurant

- European and Isan Thai Food A wide selection of popular European & Thai dishes Our Bar is well selected with most local and foreign beers and wines You will find us On Soi 112 close to the Floating Market There is plenty of parking space and we can take big groups as well Bring your children â&#x20AC;&#x201C; We have a KidÂ´s Menue and a well equipped playground. Reccomended by : Hua Hin Today & The international Traveller

For more information on our exact location and menue call : Khun Noi at 089 490 0092

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Where Are All The Driving Ranges in Hua Hin? NORTH 1) Springfield Golf Club

4) Thawimuk Golf Course

208, Moo 2, Sampraya, Cha Am, Phetchburi 76120

Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110

2) The Imperial Lake View Resort & Golf Club

5) Black Mountain Golf Club

565 Moo7, Nong Hieng Road, Hin Lek Fai Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110

80 Moo 4, Hubkrapong-Pranburi Highway Cha Am, Phetchaburi 76120

3) Palm Hills Golf Club & Residence‎ 1444 Petchkasem Road Phetchburi 76120

CENTRE 6) Phae Mai Golf Driving Range 3/107 Canal Road Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110

7) Royal Hua Hin Golf Course‎ Soi 76 Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110

SOUTH 9) The Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin

68/34 Mooban Hua Na Tambol Nong Gae, Hua Hin, Prachuabkirikhan, 77110

WEST

10) Sea Pines Army Golf Course

8) The Majestic Creek Country Club

Suan Son Pradiphat Beach, Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan 7711

Thap Tai, Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan 7711

11) Thanarat Camp Golf Course Khao Noi, Pran Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77120

12) Milford Country Club

174 Moo 1, Petchakasem Road, Paknam Pran, Pran Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77220

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APPROACH HEALTH & WELLNES GOOD/BAD FOOD? Anyone who tells you humans canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live without eating animals (as some do) is wrong. However the biggest killer is still sugar.... Page 58

INFORMATION The latest information about cancer and alternative cures by John Hopkins. Page 62

GETTING RID OF DUST MITES & MOLD

The Barai Spa at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin

Dust mites are a common cause of asthma and mold can also be hazardous to your health. Page 64

HEALTH & WELLNESS

What Food Is Good For You & What Food Is Bad? By Chris Barnyard

THE CONUNDRUM IS THAT I LIKE TO EAT MEAT. NOTHING TASTIER FOR ME THAN A JUICY BEEF SIRLOIN WITH BAKED OR MASHED PATATOS. EATING A STEAK ONCE IN A WHILE WON’T HURT YOU IF YOU ARE HAPPY EATING IT. This earth produces so much varieties of food, sometimes adapted to the area where we live. Asians eat different from Europeans, Eskimos eat different from Amazon Indians. But I also like the planet. And I care about my kid and your kids too which is one of the reasons we are going to publish more about eating habits. However we have to stay objective as there are so many contradictions and scientifically turned over findings and new discoveries. Most of all however and sadly the healthiest food if sprayed with insecticides makes it the worst food we can eat.

Good Foods

Fresh fruit treated with colour injections ( Watermelon), wax (Apples) are unhealthy and damaging. I once attended a presentation of organically grown vegetables where a mild insecticide is used and declare chemically harmless. I had a problem believing.

* Fruits – Citrus with a lot of vitamin C. * Oats and other fibre-rich grains * Pulses (beans, peas) rich in fibres and proteins * Certain vegetable, cold pressed oils which are high in mono-unsaturated (olive oil, canola oil, coconut oil)

So, of course grass fed beef is better. Did you have any doubt? It’s healthier. And cost more too. But apparently, our bodies don’t need us to eat meat every day.

Bad Foods

How much beef exactly are we supposed to eat? We are not supposed to eat beef at all. We can, are allowed…Does grass fed beef solve all the problems? It does not. It is a bit healthier than artificially, antibiotics, unnaturally kept cattle. And then again, meat production produces 1/5 of the world’s greenhouse gases which will have global catastrophic affects.

Some foods are genetically modified, look funny and interesting, apparently making them suitable for human consumption. Soy beans as an example, as provided by nature are highly harmful for your health.

Almost anything fresh is a good start. Better still is fresh organic food free of insecticides. Oily fish like deep sea salmon , tuna and mackerel. Vegetables, particularly orange- or dark green ones (carrots, chard, broccoli, squashes like pumpkins)

Most processed foods – which generally contain sugar, salt and fat. Furthermore fatty foods like margarines, butter, cream, most cheeses and fatty meat. * Sugar and sugary foods like cakes and candies * Food containing additives and colourings * Sugary or diet soda drinks * Salty foods * Junk food and takeaways

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Take into consideration that not all fast food is unhealthy. Usually it is the dressing and/or white bread buns, the sugar, MSG and fatty oil of deep-fries with a lot of salt that make healthy food unhealthy. For centuries, Asian people have been consuming fermented soy products such as natto, tempeh, and soy sauce, and enjoying the health benefits. Fermented soy does not wreak havoc on your body like unfermented soy products do. Unfortunately, many Americans who are committed to healthy lifestyles have been hoodwinked and manipulated into believing that unfermented and processed soy products like soymilk, soy cheese, soy burgers and soy ice cream are good for them. A very large percentage of soy - over 90% - is genetically modified and it also has one of the highest percentages contamination by pesticides of any of the foods we eat.

If You are a Vegan You choose to eat only fruit, vegetables and other plant foods like nuts, cereals, peas and beans.You don’t eat any type of animal food: no meat, fish, eggs, milk, yogurt and so on. You choose to avoid all animal foods because they don’t like the way animals are treated and don’t like the idea of eating bits of their dead bodies

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If You are a Vegetarian You may eat dairy products like cheese and milk (lacto-vegetarians) and may also eat eggs (lacto-ovovegetarians). Like vegans, vegetarians may choose their diet because of worries about killing animals to eat. But unlike vegans, they indirectly support the meat industry they maybe disapprove of, usually without realising it. Why? Take cheese, for example. To make cheese you need milk. To make milk, a cow must have a calf first. The calf is then taken away and fattened for slaughter (if a bull calf). And when the cow has reached the end of her ‘useful’ life, she too will be killed and made into various food products. Her skin may be made into shoes. Some people even claim to be ‘vegetarian’ when they eat fish and chicken.

Humans are Omnivores Humans are really omnivores which means they can live off either plant or animal food, or both. Some humans like the Inuit of the Arctic eat almost nothing but animals because they have no choice. Other people, like those of the Hunza valley in Pakistan, eat almost nothing but plant food for similar reasons. So humans have a big advantage. They can live off almost any foods: vegetable, animal or mixes of both. Anyone who tells you humans can’t live without eating animals (as some do) is wrong. However the biggest killer is still sugar….believe it or not..next time more about this.

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Latest Cancer Information AFTER YEARS OF TELLING PEOPLE CHEMOTHERAPY IS THE ONLY WAY TO TRY AND ELIMINATE CANCER, JOHNS HOPKINS IS FINALLY STARTING TO TELL YOU THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE WAY …

very person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients

that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size. When the person’s immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors. To overcome the multiple nutritional deficiencies, changing diet and including supplements will strengthen the immune system.

Chemotherapy Chemotherapy involves poisoning the rapidly-growing cancer cells and also destroys rapidly-growing healthy cells in the bone marrow, gastro-intestinal tract etc, and can cause organ damage, like liver, kidneys, heart, lungs etc. Radiation while destroying cancer cells also burns, scars and damages healthy cells, tissues and organs. Initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation will often reduce tumor size. However prolonged use of chemotherapy and radiation do not result in more tumor destruction. When the body has too much toxic burden from chemotherapy and radiation the immune system is either compromised or destroyed, hence the person can succumb to various kinds of infections and complications. Chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer cells to mutate and become resistant and difficult to destroy. Surgery can also cause cancer cells to spread to other sites. An effective way to battle cancer is to STARVE the cancer cells by not feeding it with foods it needs to multiply.

What Cancer Cells Feed On Sugar is a cancer-feeder. By cutting off sugar it cuts off one important food supply to the cancer cells. Note: Sugar substitutes like NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, etc are made with Aspartame and it is harmful. A better natural substitute would be Manuka honey or molasses but only in very small amounts. Table salt has a chemical added to make it white in colour. Better alternative is Bragg’s aminos or sea salt. Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastrointestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells will starve. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment.

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Milk causes the body to produce mucus, especially in the gastrointestinal tract. Cancer feeds on mucus. By cutting off milk and substituting with unsweetened soy milk, cancer cells will starve. Cancer cells thrive in an acid environment. A meat-based diet is acidic and it is best to eat fish, and a little chicken rather than beef or pork. Meat also contains livestock antibiotics, growth hormones and parasites, which are all harmful, especially to people with cancer. A diet made of 80% fresh vegetables and juice, whole grains, seeds, nuts and a little fruits help put the body into an alkaline environment. About 20% can be from cooked food including beans. Fresh vegetable juices provide live enzymes that are easily absorbed and reach down to cellular levels within 15 minutes t o nourish and enhance growth of healthy cells. To obtain live enzymes for building healthy cells try and drink fresh vegetable juice (most vegetables including bean sprouts) and eat some raw vegetables 2 or 3 times a day. Enzymes are destroyed at temperatures of 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). Avoid non organic coffee, tea, and chocolate, which have high caffeine. Green tea is a better alternative and has cancer-fighting properties. Water--best to drink purified water, or filtered, to avoid known toxins and heavy metals in tap water. Distilled water is acidic, avoid it. Cancer Growth

Meat protein is difficult to digest and requires a lot of digestive enzymes. Undigested meat remaining in the intestines will become putrefied and leads to more toxic buildup. Cancer cell walls have a tough protein covering. By refraining from or eating less meat it frees more enzymes to attack the protein walls of cancer cells and allows the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s killer cells to destroy the cancer cells. Cancer is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit. A proactive and positive spirit will help the cancer warrior be a survivor. Anger, unforgiving and bitterness put the body into a stressful and acidic environment. Learn to have a loving and forgiving spirit. Learn to relax and enjoy life. Cancer cells cannot thrive in an oxygenated environment. Exercising daily and deep breathing help to get more oxygen down to the cellular level. Oxygen therapy is another means employed to destroy cancer cells.

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DOMESTIC HEALTH C ARE

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Getting rid of House Dust Mites THE HOUSE DUST MITE (SOMETIMES REFERRED TO BY ALLERGIST AS HDM) IS A COSMOPOLITAN GUEST IN HUMA HABITATIONS.

ust mites feed on organic stuff such as flakes of shed human skin which fall of our bodies as we sleep and flourish in the environment of households , bedrooms, sofas. House dust mites are a common cause of asthma and allergic symptoms worldwide. The mite’s gut contains potent digestive enzymes (notably proteases) that persist in their feces and are major inducers of allergic reactions such as wheezing. The mite’s exoskeleton can also contribute to allergic reactions.

Health problems caused by exposure to dust mites are primarily allergic and include: Eye irritation (conjunctivitis) - Running nose and sneezing (rhinitis), Cough and other respiratory problems (asthma) and Skin problems, such as rash and itching. Now there is a company in Hua Hin that helps you get rid of dust mites. They come to your home with a sort of very powerful vacuum cleaner which sucks mot only the dust mites out of mattresses, sofa pillows and carpets among others , but also sucks up their unhatched eggs. Your editor has tried the system and had no stuffed nose in the morning ! It really works.

The average life cycle for a male house dust mite is 10 to 19 days. A mated female house dust mite can last up to 70 days, laying 60 to 100 eggs in the last 5 weeks of her life. In a 10-week life span, a house dust mite will produce approximately 2,000 fecal particles and an even larger number of partially digested enzyme-covered dust particles. Scary isn´t it ?

The Health Care division of ADPR Co. Ltd. will call on you after an appointment is made and eliminate the dust mites in your household. Contact Patrick for more information at: 085 704 0110

Getting Rid of Mold - Fungi MOLDS CAN BE FOUND ALMOST ANYWHERE; THEY CAN GROW ON VIRTUALLY ANY ORGANIC SUBSTANCE, AS LONG AS MOISTURE AND OXYGEN ARE PRESENT.

here are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, and insulation. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed. It is impossible to eliminate all molds and mold spores in the indoor environment. However, there is a product available, even in Hua Hin that eliminates Mold Spores, kills them and practically avoids a return within 6-8 months. PurelySaard is used in Hotels, hospitals, Restaurants throughout the globe to eliminate spores. PurelySaard gets rid of bacteria, viruses and contaminated areas.

The antibacterial action is ideal for air-conditioned cooled bedrooms, living rooms to avoid bacterial contamination and “legionnaire” disease. Molds form mainly in humid areas like bathrooms, toilets and sinks. Fogging rooms eliminates airborne bacteria as well. PurelySaard is non toxic and not aggressive and settles within 1 hour after fogging bedroom and bathroom. It is EPA approved by the strict US Government health agency. For more exact information call Paul at 089 155 5399 or Jerry at 089 009 8560.

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are you... the best karaoke singer in hua hin? THE APPROACH KARAOKE FESTIVAL

Apply Now and Bring All Your Family and Friends! On Saturday the 4th of May 20 contestants will each sing 2 songs and a professional jury will decide who will be the Next King or Queen of Karaoke in Hua Hin. Entrance and participation is free and there will be complimentary food provided by Moonlight Bar. Everybody can apply via email or phone and amazing prices will be awarded provided by our sponsors. So be part of the first annual Approach Karaoke Festival! Furthermore bring everybody to support you in becomming the official King or Queen of Karaoke in Hua Hin.

Date: Saturday 4th of May 2013 Time: 7 pm Place: Moonlight Bar, Hua Hin Free Entrance and Participation You can apply via email : approachhuahin@gmail.com Tel: Arnold 087-806-8416 Ralph 085-214-2274

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REAL ESTATE TALK Hua Hinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy is booming and you can see it everywhere. Page 68

THE NUMBER 1 The largest and most reliable real estate agent in town: Hua Hin Property Agent Page 70

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Real Estate Talk H UA HI N ’S B O OMING E CONOMY BOO MS O N AN D EV I DENCE IS E VE RYWHE RE . THE

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rying to keep up with the amount of new cafes, condos, pool villa developments, restaurants, shopping malls, 7-Elevens and Tesco Expresses for example is no easy task. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, bars, cafes, markets and beaches are full of life. How Hua Hin manages to retain its relaxing atmosphere is not easy to understand – but, it does. Living here full time or part time is addictive. Following Hua Hin’s friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere, where everybody seems to have time for everybody else, you always feel safe and secure. Whether you’re a sun-worshipping beach bum covering yourself in sun cream on Hua Hin’s beautiful beaches or an air-con freak hanging out in the shopping malls, you’ll never get bored. Because of the ever-increasing amount of new visitors to Hua Hin each year, the fundamentals of food and property have to keep pace. Some of the restaurants on offer are now superb. How do you fancy peeling off the shells of freshly caught sea crab or big juicy prawns while sitting in a seaside restaurant gazing over the Gulf of Thailand? The choice of restaurants, from international to Thai, is great. After that, you could wash it all down with a freshly made Mai Tai cocktail or some freshly squeezed mango juice while watching the hustle and bustle of Hua Hin’s nightlife.

Fresh tropical fruit is a must when you visit Hua Hin. It is abundant and served all throughout the streets and beaches. There is an excellent choice of places to stay or properties to buy in Hua Hin. And, there is a choice to suit all tastes and budgets, from back packers to those requiring 5 stars or more. New condominium developments – from Cha am in the North to Kao Tao in the South seem to spring up on an almost daily basis. Build quality and after-sales service is now almost on a par with Western standards. Furthermore, following the ever-increasing demand for rental property in Hua Hin, you can pretty much guarantee to rent out your purchased property when you are not using it for a very healthy passive income. Agents like Hua Hin Property Agent and 2nd Home constantly search for new rental property to offer their clients. In summary, Hua Hin is the perfect place to live and a golden opportunity for investment. Talk of the new high-speed train, from Bangkok to Hua Hin, is widespread in all the national media, which would make Hua Hin even more open and accessible. If you haven’t been here before and it’s your first visit, you will become addicted. If you have been here before, you’re most likely addicted already.

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Property development is also increasing at speed. Beachfront condominiums are being constructed all over – from Cha-am to Hua Hin & beyond. High quality pool villa developments are very fashionable.

‘Clients clearly recognize that Hua Hin is the place in which to invest for the long term’. Feel free to drop in anytime for a coffee and a chat with us between 9:00am and 9:00pm every day of the week.

Hua Hin Property Co., Ltd., located on the main walking street diagonally opposite Hilton Hotel, is one of Hua Hin’s largest, reliable and most experienced real estate companies commanding the best location and specializing in sales and holiday rentals. They comment: ‘business in 2012 was better than ever’ with ‘more investment opportunities available, we are now assisting more clients to make the right choice now more so than ever before’.

Don’t forget, we not only sell and rent property but we also assist with investments, visas, work permits, house insurance, taxis, car rental, tours and travel, golf bookings, Internet & satellite connections and much more. We also speak the following languages: English, Thai, German, Dutch, French, Swedish and Russian. Find us opposite Mai Tai family bar on the main Walking Street, diagonally opposite the Hilton Hotel.

Staff Contact Details: nol@huahinpropertyagent.com (Dutch and German) +66(0)878068416

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Fly Directly From Hua Hin to Kuala Lumpur

olding to its tagline “Your Getaway Airline” Berjaya Air operates in a niche market of sun, se a a nd s a n d to d e s ti n ati o n s s u ch a s Ti o m an, Langkawi, Pangkor, Redang in Malaysia and recently spreading its wings to Hua Hin, Thailand. Being the only getaway airline in Malaysia, Berjaya Air flies to Hua Hin Thailand on their ATR 72, 500 series three (3) times weekly every Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday. Their warm service equipped with comfortable cabin and in-flight entertainment ensures only the best for travellers which also offer light refreshments on board. Best of all, Berjaya Air’s pricing is all bundled-in with no hidden surprises inclusive of baggage allowance. Presently, travellers have to face a time wasting 3 hours ride from Bangkok to Hua Hin Thailand or vice versa. Now with Berjaya Air spreading its wings to the newly launched route to Hua Hin Airport directly, travellers can now enjoy comfort and convenience of travelling experience in exploring the beauty and tranquillity of Hua Hin Thailand and also opens the door for travellers from Hua Hin to Kuala Lumpur.

Located an easy three-hour drive south of Bangkok, is the twin cities of Cha-am and Hua Hin, the capital of Prachuap Khiri Khan is by far the most famous beach resort in the royal province. Hua Hin has 3 world class golf courses such as Black Mountain, Banyan and Spring Field. Various shopping markets, malls and also many other attractions to visit such as The Railway Station, Hua Hin Hills Vineyard, Khao Takiab to name a few. For those who are in need of pampering – Hua Hin is also famous for their retreats for relaxation towards inner peace. Berjaya Air is an excellent choice of a quick and comfortable getaway that offers a very varied range of fun activities for both individuals and families. Explore a tropical getaway with Berjaya Air, Your Getaway Airline For more info on Berjaya Air log onto www.berjaya-air.com and get connected via Facebook and twitter @BerjayaAir Tel : +66 (0) 3252 0382, +66 (0) 3252 0717 Fax : +66 (0) 3252 0383 Email : berjayaair_hhq@hotmail.com

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LISTINGS REQUIRED! We Want to Advertise Your Properties for Sale & Rent Please do not forget, Hua Hin Property is one of the friendliest, most straightforward and experienced real estate companies in Hua Hin. Why choose Hua Hin Property to help you invest in, or try to sell or rent, property in Hua Hin? Simple. Hua Hin Property offer completely unbiased advice that is neutral. Can we prove that statement? Yes, we can. Hua Hin Property does not construct, or invest in, any particular developments. Hua Hin Property does not have a vested interest in any one particular development in Hua Hin. What is more, we pride ourselves in keeping a good image while not making damaging and negative comments about other developments and developers. We promote all developments equally and fairly. Therefore, it does not matter to us where we take our clients and what we help them to invest in, as long as the developments and properties are high quality with an excellent reputation for value, facilities, and ongoing after sales service.

Hua Hin Property Co., Ltd. is always urgently looking for more houses for sale; new condos for sale; houses for rent and condos for rent and land and businesses.

We believe that both our services and that of developers should not finish when the clients’ last payment has been received. Hua Hin Property is experienced and are here to help.

If you have property that you would like to sell or rent or if you want a valuation, please contact us on the following contact details below:

Why take risks, when you don’t have to? For Property for Sale, Please Contact: English Speaking simon@huahinpropertyagent.com +66(0)81-587-0938 Dutch & German Speaking nol@huahinpropertyagent.com +66(0)87-806-8416 For Property for Rent, Please Contact: Thai & English Speaking nicha@hauhinpropertyagent.com +66(0)86-870-5783 toey@huahinpropertyagent.com +66(0)91-004-1002

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Hua Hin Property ‘ Experience is key ’

Orchid Palm Homes

Prices start From 6.1 Million

HHPA3540 - Beautiful Pool Villa’s Offers Invited For a Quick Sale Bed: 3 Living Area: 150m² Bath: 3 Land Area: 500m² Sale Price: 6,100,000 Baht

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tel: +66(0) 32-533-442

Hua Hin Property ‘ Experience is key ’

HHPA3549 - Exellent Value Pool Villa Offers Invited For a Quick Sale Bed: 3 Living Area: 265m² Bath: 4 Land Area: 1,428m² Sale Price: 9,900,000 Baht

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tel: +66(0) 32-533-442

GreenScape represents the next generation of luxury green building and sustainable living With GreenScape we take a leap forward in the way sensible and functional living. GreenScape (2 .-$ .% 3'$ =123 &1$$- /1.)$"32 (- ' (+ -# 6$ 1$ 5$18 /1.4# 3. /1$2$-3 .41 =123 5(++ <2 ; '(&' "$(+(-& ,$3$12 -# >..1 3. 1..% 6..#$- 2+(#(-& #..12 #.,(- 3(-& 3'$ #$2(&- '$2$ $7"$/3(.- + 5(++ 2 .%%$1 8.4 ++ 3'$ ".,%.132 .% 1$2.13 Some of the Luxuries Include; (& 6(,,(-& ..+ -# 4++8 -#2" /$ 1#$ $# (&'3(-& .+ 1 $ 3$1 4++8 .#$1- 41-(2'$# 6(3' '(1+/..+ (3"'$ .4!+$ + 9$# $,/$1$# (-#.62 . , -24+ 3$# ..%

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PURE DINING at the BUBBLE

the Bubble RESTAURANT

The Bubble restaurant, a lounge and bar blends the flavors and atmosphere of the Far East with the style and sophistication of the West, where you to enjoy a cool drink or delicious organic meal with your beloved ones.

www.thebubble.asia Contact no. : +66 (0) 88 709 1445 Address : Baan Ing Phu, 207 Moo 7, Nong Hieng, Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin Media : www.facebook.com/thebubblerestaurant

UPSCALE LIVING

“Voted best residential development in Hua Hin” WWW.BAANINGPHU.COM Contact person : Ananya Contact no. : +66 (0) 89 615 39 59 Contact email : Ananya.Stonehead@gmail.com Media : www.facebook.com/baaningphu.residence