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Approach Magazine Thailand Issue 42 : July 2016
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MAE HONG SON MOUNTAIN PROVINCE
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Great monsoon time. My garden turned green within 3 days time… this is the tropical way! Be a bit careful if you live in the countryside as our creepy crawlies tend to leave their hideaways due to the rain. Sitting at the Banyan Golf club late afternoon, you can sometimes see the water festival pour down over the distant hills which host the Pranburi dam and Kaeng Krachan Lake. Anyway, it is sad reading negative news every day. Thailand is being exposed as unsafe by such media and it is hurting our tourist industry. I received an Email from a former Formula 1 racing driver telling me that he will postpone his visit to Thailand because his travel insurance rejects to cover him. Let’s hope this kind of news with forums is stopped somehow, we don’t need it. We need visitors to Thailand! Good news : Friendly associates of APPROACH from Bangkok are working hard on getting the Jazz, Rhythm & Blues etc. festivals to Hua Hin, to Thailand in general. We will update you on this endeavour.
Yours Truly GMoss
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Cover photo July 2016 Tung Bua Tong Mexican sunflower in Mae Hong Son Province
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Travel in Thailand
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Health & Wellness
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Music
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Ambiance
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Kids & Education
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Hua Hin & Beyond
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Thai Nature
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Motoring
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Hua Hin Culinary
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Money Affairs
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Coolest Gadgets
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Local Activities
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Thai Legal
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Sport
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TRAVEL IN THAILAND
Mae Hong Son Mountain Province
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orth-west Thailand is home to one of the most spectacular sealed road loops in the world: the Mae Hong Son. It’s especially wellknown amongst motorcycle tourers as it features over 4000 bends, taking you up and over mountains, through forests and across bridges for its entire 660km length. By the loops end you’ll have climbed the equivalent of Mt Everest one-and-a-half times – perhaps that’s why it’s lesser-known amongst cyclists! Mae Hong Son is also a remote market town on the Myanmar border, revealing Buddhist temples framed by mountains, underground rivers filled with sacred fish. Mae Hong Son’s nickname is “the
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province in Thailand, occupying 13,814 square kilometres (5,334 sq mi). The province is often covered with mist. Mae Hong Son town was originally established in the early 19th century as an elephant training camp as ordered by the then King of Chiang Mai.
stretched into neighbouring Myanmar. You will be seeing and experiencing more than you ever would, sitting passively on a train or a bus.
If you plan on a two days of leisurely driving, you may start out early from Chiang Mai heading North and turning West onto Route 1095, which would take you all the way to Mae Hong Son. Aside from the motorbikes, which keep on buzzing by on both sides of the car without warning, the trip should be quite peaceful. Continuing west, you will go through quiet villages, ascending gradually into pine forests, passing slender waterfalls that gush down the mountainside at each bend in the road. Every once in a while, the forest opens up to views that
which would enable you to drive with the windows open and without airconditioning.
At the tail end of the monsoon season and the beginning of sunny, cooler weather, you can catch a cool breeze
There are plenty of stores and stands on-route. Salted and sweetened dried mango and tamarind, coconut yogurt, and a Thai version of Rice Krispies Treats—round, crunchy rice cakes, decorated with drippings of caramelized palm sugar - any regional Thai delicacy you can think off is available along the roadsides. Pai, just over the halfway point on your journey. A small village made for walking, it’s located on the banks of a river of the same name. Pai’s proximity to trekking routes and hilltribe villages attracts the same global
TRAVEL IN THAILAND mix of adventurous travellers that first popularized Chiang Mai. The nascent tourism industry has spawned signs advertising MONKEY MAGIC CAFE and DRINK. COUCH. REGGAE. The town is still off the standard tourist route, but Pai has been “discovered” enough to have lodgings with hot showers and restaurants where you can eat decently—and safely. A bungalow type guest housing at RimPai Cottage, is conveniently located where the town’s main road dead-ends into the Pai River. A porch overlooks the river is made up for threadbare furnishings and dim lighting. Make sure you fall asleep under a mosquito netting. There is a Coffee shop, a tiny café owned by two Thai artists who moved there from Bangkok To the west, peaks rise out of the mist as if in a traditional Chinese landscape painting - and receded into the distance. The town of Mae Lana isn’t much more than a cluster of neat wooden houses with gardens, plus a small school and a temple. Mae Lana has caves, and from the town it is no more than a 20-minute walk into the jungle. For a small fee, you can arrange a guide.
Getting there: Though Mae Hong Son had lengthened its tiny runway to accommodate small jets and acquired a couple of nice hotels, its pleasures were still decidedly local and authentic. You may reach Mae Hong Son by early evening and enjoy a meal of local Kow Soi Curry Chicken and kanom krok ( Thai coconut Pudding) as a dessert. Driving back to Chiang Mai you may choose to take a different loop where most of the scenery is similar to before. Chiang Mai is 531 miles north of Bangkok; there are daily shuttle flights between the cities. The 217-mile route from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son is well-maintained and easy to drive; the trip took two days. Affordable rental cars are readily available.
Where to stay en route : Chiang Mai : The Imperial Mae Ping Hotel - 1600 Baht - doubles. Pornping Tower Hotel – 850 Baht - Doubles.
Mae Hon Son: Muang Pai Resort – 700 Baht - Doubles Teak A-frame cottages – 450 Baht - In the foothills about four miles north of Pai. Rim-Pai Cottage – 1,100 Baht - Basic accommodations with hot showers along the Pai River. Tara Mae Hong Son Hotel – 1,200 Baht - This 104-room hotel overlooks a lush garden and a small stream.
Where to eat in Mae Hong Son : Aroon Restaurant - A down-home favourite for northern Thai cuisine, just across from the old city moat. All About Coffee -The house-baked cakes and pastries at this café are perfect for breakfast. Bai Fern Restaurant - Fresh Thai salads and Chinese noodle dishes. July 2016 APPROACH
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MUSIC
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CARABAO
arabao band was firstly originated in Philippines by students named Mr. Yuanyong Opakul (Aed) and Kirati Promsaka Na Sakon Nakhon (Khiao) who first knew each other during their Academic Degree Course in Mapua University, Philippines where they had jointly formed a musical band name “Carabao”. The word “Carabao”- means buffalo - the Tagalog word used to call native buffalo of Philippines. Buffalo was the symbol of fighting, hard working and patience. In addition, buffalo was represented as labor as it was believed that labor was the world creator. Based on those reasons, Yuenyong Opakul had therefore used the word “Carabao” and buffalo head as symbol of his Carabao Band since 1977 onwards. After graduation, Kirati Promsakha Na Sakhon Nakhon had worked as machine price appraiser with a Filipino company for 6 years while Yuenyong Opakul returned Thailand to start his architectural work at the National Housing Estate Authority of Thailand and, at the same time, played music in the nighttime. Mr. Yuenyong Opakul then had resigned from his permanent work to devote all his times on music and persuaded his intimate friend, Kirita Promsakha Na Sakon Nakhon who was working with a Filipino company branch in Thailand to resign and jointly with him to build perfect Carabao band. The first album of Carabao was launched in 1981 named “Khee Mao”, having Aed and Khiao as the major leaders of the band. The name of songs in this album was influenced from Philippines, such as, “Lung Khee Mao”. The best song to introduce Carabao band was “Mon Phleng Carabao”. The first
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song composed by Aed was “Thuek Kwai Thui” which was the song of one nominated person whose story was continuously narrated in all albums until it was regarded as the longest ballad song.
In 1984, Carabao was classed as the top range popular band with their historical fifth album named “Made In Thailand” because the contents of the songs was well responsive to Thai baht devaluation of the government in such age and the government’s policy to promote peoples to use Thai products. Made in Thailand album had arrogantly earned more than 5 million pcs. sold and Carabao was on tour concert both within the country and abroad. Moreover, in Made in Thailand Album, there was important and great change of the band members when Base player of President band – Anupong Prathompattama (Od) had finished his tour concert in USA and returned to join with Carabao while Pairat Permchalad (Rat) former Base player had resigned from the band.
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HUA HIN & BEYOND
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Globetrotter From HUA HIN Hua Hin resident and Resort Manager of the Anantasila Resort, Pakaporm Tamthong, popularly known as “Joy”, has travelled the Globe with only a backpack from Thailand via Turkey and Europe to Siberia, Mongolia, Japan and China.
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HUA HIN & BEYOND As she proceeded through northern Europe, ending up in Moscow, boarding the Trans Siberia to Irkutsk, an then boarding the Trans Mongolia to Ulan Bator, and then on to Chengdu – the Panda breeding place, further on to Xian, Shenzhen and Hong Kong, where she met up with her sisters in Tokyo for a hike through Japan. The only continents she has not visited is North and South America and Africa. APPROACH suggested the Tierra Del Fuego in Southern Argentina hike, proceeding North to Alaska. Khun Joy though it was a brilliant idea.
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oy always wanted to travel and see the world. Even as a young child her dreams were going abroad into the wide unknown world. She obviously had to finish school and studies before her parents agreed to the adventures of their eager daughter. After secondary school she studies international marketing and became fluent in English. Her main trip lasted almost 7 months and took her from Thailand to Turkey were she got familiar with the Mediterranean way of life closer to Europe. From Turkey she flew to Munich in Germany and travelled all through Europe, mainly on trains and busses as she did have a limited budget. Armed with a good camera and top of the line of mobile phones, she kept in daily contact with her family in Thailand, also meeting up with a friend and colleague in Prague – Capital of the Czech Republic. Went down to Zagreb in Croatia , Italy - Rome , Poland , The Netherlands, you name it. Always, however travelling responsibly with pre-booked hotels and guest houses, using public transport and reporting back home.
Back to reality in Hua Hin , Joy has once more taken her responsibilities serious at the Anantasila Resort where she is the Resort Manager and right hand of the General Manager Khun Bruce. Hats off for Pakaporn “ Joy”. APPROACH will definitely report about any Globetrotting Joy would undertake in future ! July 2016 APPROACH
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HUA HIN CULINARY
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unday brunch at the Hyatt Regency is a treat to the whole family on Sundays between 11:30 and 15:00. The brunch is at the McFarland House which is a restored two-storey 19th century pavilion that has been transformed into an airy beachfront bar and casual dining area. The classic timbers reaffirm its historic past that is now designed as an all-day dining venue overlooking the beach and capturing sea breezes to create a cool atmosphere. We chose to be seated on the upper floor of McFarland house with a panoramic view of the Gulf of Siam whilst indulging in a brunch treat. The food buffet has an assortment of continental food and snacks with a Thai streak here and there. Make no mistake, there was plenty of food to choose from and starting up carefully is recommended as you may not have room for the main courses. Delicious salads crowned the starters and cheese assortments, together with a great pastry selection made it difficult to fit in some of the attractive desserts. However, a coconut burger challenged our taste buds and we did not regret it. A free flow of selected house wines and a bottle of sparkling wine made us forget any plans we had for dinner.
Congratulations to the Executive Chef Christoph Trocker from Austria and his team and highlighting Pastry Chef Somboon “Boon” Sararat. The duo Maria & Chris performed live popular music and ballads throughout our lazy Sunday. We knew them from the Figs restaurant and late night lobby. Very relaxing with the beautiful soprano voice of Maria and the splendid guitar virtuosity of Chris. Sunday Brunch is every Sunday from 11:30 AM - 03:00 PM and is 1,950 Baht net per person inclusive of a free flow selected of house wines, beers and soft drinks or 1,800 Baht net per person, including a bottle of sparkling wine per two persons, home-made lemonade and iced tea. Alternatively 1,500 Baht net per person, including only home-made lemonade and iced tea.
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WATERP ARKS Hua Hin & Cha A m
Vana Nava Hua Hin Wet and wild excitement awaits, with 19 world-class waterslides and rides. Enjoy vertical loops, free fall slides, rope and rock climbing, surf simulators, a tasty restaurant, and more. Kiddie Cove is also close to hand for the little ones. Prices: Adult (120cm+) 1,000 Baht Children 600 Baht Senior Citizens (60 yr. +) 600 Baht
Black Mountain Water Park
Check out the 17 m high tower - which offers 9 different sliders - as well as the park's spectacular wave pool, lazy river, beach pool, and kids pool. And be sure to check out the Black Mountain Wakeboard Park as well. Over 40,000 M² of fun. Prices: Adults ( 140 cm +) 600 Baht - Children 300 Baht - Senior Citizen (60 yr. +) 300 Baht
Fun for the whole family, this waterpark offers various slides, pools and waterways, the highlight being the King Cobra slide, which can reach speeds of up to 50 km/hr. Part of the Santorini Park Cha Am complex. Family Cabanas available at THB 2,000 /day Prices: Adults (120+) 900 Baht - Children 350 Baht Senior Citizen (50 yr. +) 500 Baht - Disabled Guests 500 Baht
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EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Events & Festivals THAILAND Pattaya Marathon 2016 17th July 2016 The Pattaya Marathon is organized by Pattaya City Hall and will take place on 19 July, Pattaya Marathon is an international event which offers a picturesque running route and attracts participation from world-class runners and locals. In the event provided different categories; a Mini Marathon (10.55 Km) a Half Marathon (21.1 Km) and a Full Marathon distance of 42.195 Km
Where: Pattaya Beach, Chonburi
Asarnha Bucha Day 19 July 2016 Asarnha Bucha Day is worshipped because of three important events occurring on the day called the Triple Gem commemorating the first sermon given by the Buddha called the Dhammachakapavattama Sutta concerning the our Noble Truths presented to the Buddha's first five disciples. The sermon set in motion the Wheel of Dhamma which is the meaning of Dhammachaka.
Where: Throughout Thailand
Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek 2016 20 - 24 July 2016 Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, asia's most exciting and fastest growing regatta. Four days of world-class yacht racing in Phuket, combined with four nights of magical, beachside parties at the 5-star Cape Panwa Hotel. This race is to promote sailing in and around Phuket and want to let everyone know what a wonderful area this is to sail.
Where: Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket
Lanna Expo 2016 30th June - 6th July 2016 Lanna Expo 2016 will be organized under the concept: “Lanna health & wellness” at Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Center, hoping to boost local entrepreneurs’ competitiveness following the opening of the ASEAN Economic Community. The expo will offer visitors various types of products and services, including tourism products, industrial crafts and health services. There will also be exhibitions showcasing the potential of entrepreneurs in the Upper Northern Provincial Cluster in various aspects, along with academic seminars.
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MAHASAMUTR MASTERS’ at the Banyan Golf Club – Hua Hin The ‘MahaSamutr Masters’ was held during 15th – 19th May 2016 at Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin. For the firstever MahaSamutr Masters, Chile’s Antonio Costa took home the Pro tournament trophy and MahaSamutr County Club members were invited to participate in the Pro-Am tournament on 15th May playing alongside international pros from MENA Golf Tour to compete for fabulous prizes. The highlight of the reception was the presentation of the Grand Prize for the top 3 finishing Country Club members – Mr. Michael Sagild, Mr. James Lithiby, and Mr. Marvee Simaroj who had an opportunity to play in the PGA Tour Pro-Am tournament at the DEAN & DELUCA Invitational in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.t
DUSIT THANI HUA HIN as Clean as a Whistle after “Big Clean...Spring Clean…2016”
Hua Hin, Thailand, In a great display of the unity and teamwork amongst all echelons of the hotel’s workforce, Dusit Thani Hua Hin organised their “Big Clean…Spring Clean” activity for the month of June. This springclean gave both management and hotel staff the opportunity to clean the beach front walk way and created team spirit.
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SOCIAL & HOTEL NEWS
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A CLASSICAL SOIREE at the Dusit Thani Polo Bar Dusit Thani Hua Hin is delighted to welcome back old Korean friends, the young Kim sisters, who perform Zoltan Kodaly’s Duo for Violin and Violoncello. The girls then team up with a trio of Pro Musica Ensemble stalwarts: Pornphan Banternghansa on Piano; Leo Phillips on Viola; Tasana Nagavajara on Violin, for a world premiere of The Quintet for the Spirits of ASEAN by the redoubtable contemporary Thai composer Dr. Narongrit Dhamabutr, his work depicting many fascinating aspects of ASEAN life.
BANYAN THE RESORT SURF & TURF EVENING Banyan The Resort Hua Hin recently organized “Surf & Turf” at the poolside of Splash Pool Bar. A group of Golf Asian participants attended the event and the guests were challenged with their barbecue skills with tender cut quality beef, chicken, lamb and seafood as well as enjoyed entertaining music by DJ remix.
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LES DOULEURS ARTICULAIRES
es articulations sont des jointures qui relient des os entre eux. En temps normal, nous ne les sentons pas, mais un changement de saison, un effort physique inadapté, un surpoids ou une dégénérescence due au vieillissement de l’organisme peuvent créer des raideurs qui se matérialiseront en douleurs mécaniques (arthrose) ou inflammatoire (rhumatisme). Pour éviter et annihiler ces douleurs, il est indispensable d’entretenir ses articulations.
pomme de terre), en zinc (huitre, bœuf, œuf, soja, poissons), en magnésium (riz, épinard, banane), en manganèse (noix, fruits de mer, épinard, soja), en lithium (pomme de terre, tomate, aubergine, radis), en calcium (produits laitiers), en soufre (viande, œufs et fruits de mer), en fluor (poissons, épinards, fromage) et en iode (poissons et fruits de mer). Ces apports quotidiens en oligoéléments favoriseront la biosynthèse de l’os, du cartilage, du collagène, combattant ainsi la dégénérescence des articulations.
Continuer une activité physique :
Adoptez une alimentation équilibrée : Il est important, pour votre organisme en général, de manger une nourriture saine et diversifiée. Pour vos articulations, favorisez les antioxydants (thé vert, ail, brocoli), ainsi que les aliments riches en cuivre (huitre, 28
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En cas de douleurs articulaires, le fait de bouger est souvent douloureux. Pourtant une activité physique est essentielle, d’une part pour contrôler son poids – qui est un facteur aggravant en cas de rhumatisme – et d’autre part pour entretenir ses articulations et ses muscles. Il est recommandé d’opter pour des sports à faible impact sur les articulations (vélos, natation,
aquagym, yoga) et de toujours commencer par une séance d’étirements pour préserver la souplesse de vos muscles.
Soulager vos douleurs : Des huiles de corps vous aideront à soulager la douleur :
de lutter contre les douleurs musculaires. Vous pouvez utiliser ces traitements en massage, sur les zones douloureuses. Ces traitements calment la douleur – ce qui est essentielle – mais ne soignent malheureusement pas le mal.
L’huile de millepertuis est anti-inflammatoire et antalgique. C’est un allié précieux pour les douleurs articulaires et rhumatismales. L’huile d’arnica, bien qu’un peu moins calmante que l’huile de millepertuis, peut s’utiliser en massage sur les zones douloureuses. L’huile essentielle de gaulthérie est la spécialiste des douleurs articulaires. Elles s’utilisent diluée dans une huile de base neutre (huile d’olive, huile d’amande douce) ou avec de l’huile de millepertuis ou d’arnica. Les huiles essentielles de lavande et d’eucalyptus radiata, en complément de l’huile de millepertuis, permettent aussi
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THAI NATURE
The
Jungle Crow
Corvus Macrorhynchos
By Dr. George F. Grossniklaus
The jungle crow (Corvus macrorhynchos) is a type, may also be a group of closely related species, in the genus of crows and ravens (Corvus) which is distributed in large parts of eastern Asia.
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he body length varies between 45-59 cm, with males slightly larger than females and slightly larger animals in the north and in the higher mountain altitude than animals in the south and in the lowlands.
The black beak is long, the upper mandible markedly curved forward, especially in males. It closes in the contour to the face to a noticeable level. The iris is dark brown, the legs stained black. The wings are relatively wide, shorter and wider than the sympatric (Sympatry (from Greek syn “together”, patris “Fatherland”) is called in biology a form of geographical distribution, in which the distribution areas of the members of two populations, subspecies or species, overlap so closely with related populations in the same geographical area , so that they meet and possibly may also intersect.), widespread genuine Ravens. The tail usually is rectangular shaped, somewhat wedge-shaped in animals from the Himalayas; this can only be seen with spread tail feathers, in flight.
Vocalizations
They reach a weight of about 450 to about 1000 grams. The plumage acts monochrome glossy black, depending on the regions slightly different with violet, blue or green hues, which goes back to the structural colors. This coloration is absent in young animals. On closer inspection, not clear visible on the terrains, is the base of their neck feathers, which are white or gray. 32
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The sounds of the jungle crow is similar to those of the house crow. They are generally deeper and more resonant than those of their relatives. Usually they are a loud “kaaakaaa-kaaa” , but the crow expresses many more calls, e.g. those which are described as “kau kau” and those which can be confused with the drums by woodpeckers. The range of the Corvus macrorhynchos extends in the north to the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin and the adjacent
THAI NATURE East Siberia and eastern China, Japan, the Himalayas (Afghanistan and northern Pakistan) regions, almost all of Southeast Asia to Java, Sumatra and Timor in the south. Even Sri Lanka and the Andaman Islands are inhabited. In the West, the range extends along the coast to Pakistan, earlier occasion to the Iranian Gulf Coast. The species reaches in the Himalayas over 5,000 meters above sea level. The jungle grows habitats are forests, parks, gardens and urban areas with scattered trees.
Nuitrition The birds are extremely variable when it comes to ingestion. On their menue are small animals, alive or dead, as well as vegetable foods, which they find on the ground or in trees.
in March or April. The eggs are incubated 17 to 19 days until the young birds hatch. Only females incubate, but both sexes are involved in the food supply and the defence of the territory. The young birds fledge after 35 days. The nest of the crows are parasitized from cuckoos species, Indian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus). The birds stay and form large groups (up to thousands of animals) at berth. Great flocks are especially at dusk gathering on the main dormitories. These dormitories are equally haunted throughout the year and are used mainly by non-breeders.
In urban areas of Japan they are perceived as a plague because they tear open garbage bags and looking there for food. They are more specialized in cities and towns areas, as carrion crows . In India, they are less common in settlements than the similar house crow (Corvus splendens) and likely to be found in rural areas or small villages, with loosely tree population.
Courtship, nest building and parental care Large-billed crows form solid pairs and nest individually. Foraging animals often form small teams, in India jointly with glossy crows. The animals join and form outside the breeding season often large swarms which are resting together. In the breeding season the pairs defend their territories, not only against fellows, but also against other crows species like the carrion crow (Corvus corone)
In a study of calls, from Jungle crows in the Indian Himalayas, Jochen Martens and colleagues could distinguish two clearly separate groups. One in the higher elevations and to the north and east, they called it japonensist, and a more south and in the lowlands spread, called by them levaillanti. These forms are used by many authors. Both groups are also morphologically distinguishable easiest on the colour of the spring base of the neck feathers; the white in the north / east region, the grey in the south / west region. The nominate form is, in the view of Ernst Mayr, only spread on the Malay Peninsula to Timor, so according to Dickinson and colleagues the name for the north-spread animals, should not be used.
The nest is built high in trees on branches. Here, peripherical trees are preferred in forests, but also accepted are scattered trees, standing in settlements. Nesting materials are grasses, wool, rags, vegetable fibre and similar materials. The nest is applied in a crotch of the tree and has the shape of a shallow cup. Both sexes participating in the nest construction. The nest contains four to five, rarely up to seven eggs. The eggs are round to slightly oval. The base colour is a pale blue-green and the eggs are reddish-brown, pale sepia and gray mottled, speckled and striped. They have a size of 2.7 cm to 3.7 cm. The breeding season is normally in spring, depending on the region from February to May, but usually July 2016 APPROACH
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MONEY AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL FUND MANAGEMENT Do you need it?
By Jerry Mcmenamin
O
ver the many years I have been involved in Offshore investing there have been many changes.
From all my experience in this market my belief is now that the most important ingredient of any
When I first came to Thailand 20 years ago I worked for a company in Bangkok called “Collingwood” who were later sold to the South African insurance company Old Mutual International.
investment is the fund manager who will continue to do his work irrespective of where the investment is based. When I sold these companies products investors expected me to have the investment expertise to grow their portfolio. Even though I had a grounding in portfolio management I must admit that my expertise was not in that area which I have stated already I now believe to be the most important.
Old Mutual then withdrew their products from the Thai market and left many investors to be serviced from abroad. Most brokers then turned to Royal Skandia who appeared to have the full range of products to suit the international investor. They traded successfully in Thailand for over a decade until they were bought by guess who? Old Mutual International. So you probably know what happened next. Old Mutual withdrew again from the Thai market. I won’t make the assertion that they have abandoned their Thai investors again as they continue to service existing customers from Hong Kong and the IOM. Some investors may feel a little unsettled by this especially those investors long abandoned by their original brokers.
Like all brokers in Thailand none of us were regulated by any financial authority, so unless the individual involved had high integrity they were likely to place their investors’ money into the funds that paid the most to the broker not the investor. I’m not saying that this happened a lot but I know that it happened. The galling thing for the average well intentioned broker was that these so-called International white as snow companies supposedly had done their due diligence on the funds that went bad but when the sugar hit the fan they abrogated all responsibility and let the investor take 100 percent of the hit.
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nown for its tropical scenery and laid back hospitality, most tourists wouldn’t think to research ‘drug laws in Thailand’ before they depart on their fantasy getaway. We see pictures of full moon parties on the southern islands and hear stories of mushroom shake trips in the northern hills, but quite infrequently do we hear about drug related arrests of tourists. Sure enough, these stories don’t make the ideal postcard images to send home to mom, but they do happen and visitors to Thailand should be aware of the steep penalties associated with drug use and possession in the ‘Land of Smiles.’ Under the narcotics act of Thailand, illegal drugs are defined and classified as either narcotic or psychotropic substances. These substances may be natural or synthetic varieties that alter or impair the psychological or physical state of the person who consumes the drug. Narcotics are specifically defined as substances that affect a person in such a significant manner that they require continual increase of dosage, experience withdrawal symptoms when deprived of the substance, and cause deterioration of health. The highly touristed southern islands are known for their full-moon parties. Thousands of young, buff bodies flock to these beaches during the full-moon (and now also on the half-moon and quarter-moon as well) to cover themselves in glow paint, dance to house music, and consume alcohol and drugs in excess. As you can imagine, no one goes into this experience expecting tragedy, but it does happen. Undercover police selling drugs to eager tourists, those already under the influence being taken advantage of physically, monetarily, and worse. Technically, For Schedule 1 and 2 Substances imprisonment of anywhere from 1-20 years and a fine of 20,000-400,000
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baht may be applied. Steeper penalties are for intended or attempted importation or exportation sale. For Schedule 3 and 4 Substances imprisonment of 1-5 years and fines ranging from 20,000-100,000 baht may be applied.
Regarding narcotic substances, for Category 1, Substances (dangerous narcotics such as heroine,) 3 years-lifetime imprisonment is possible dependent on intent and fines of 20,000-1 million baht may be demanded. For Category 2 (ordinary narcotics such as morphine, cocaine, codeine, medicinal opium) substances the offender can face six months-10 years imprisonment and fines of 10,000-5 million baht. When it comes to drug laws in Thailand, ignorance is not bliss. If you are looking for an escape from reality on your upcoming trip to Thailand, fine, escape in the sanctity of a beach hut while sipping coconut water and enjoying a non take-out Pad Thai.
Stay away from drugs!
FINANCIAL
Cost of Living across the Globe The GDP (purchasing power parity) compares the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. The per capita income, also known as income per person, is the mean income of the people in an economic unit such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate (such as GDP or Gross national income) and dividing it by the total population. Below you will find a cost comparison between Hua Hin and a randomly chosen selection of cities around the world. The numbers may vary and would need to be updated regularly as they are influenced by weather, politics , economics and availabilities. The updates are per May 2016. ITEMS IN THB
Hua Hin
Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
Sydney
London
Berlin
*Rental 3 Bedroom Condo /Monthly Buy Apartment/ Condo Price/ M²
18,500
13,800
91,000
75,500
96,200
36,250
***20,000
40,500
322,000 220,500 405,000 104,000 217,600
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70
320
390
750
320
600
450
1,600
2,200
2,500
160
104
200
260
55
90
210
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85
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Inexpensive Restaurant Mid-Range Restaurant Combo Meal Mc & BKing Domestic Beer 0.5 L. Draught Cappucino Coke/ Pepsi/ Fanta Water 0.33 l. Bottle Milk 1 Liter Loaf of Bread (500g) Rice 1 Kg. Eggs 12 Chicken Breasts Beef 1 Kg. (Local) Apples 1 Kg. ( Local) Bananas 1 Kg. Potatoes 1 KG Gasoline 95 Octane ** Utilities Monthly Internet Monthly 1 Pair of Jeans Levis etc. 1 Summer Dress Average Monthly Salary Bank Mortgage Interest Rate
Santiago/ Chile
47,500 109,000 25,800 346,400
50,250
425
635
251
1,600
3,000
2,825
1,280
250
277
300
282
195
181
200
120
245
211
61
145
97
130
95
145
150
81
20
43
81
60
68
90
67
38
10
12
32
67
47
54
80
59
32
57
77
45
46
29
45
38
39
38
27
61
79
50
47
99
126
39
40
37
75
74
75
63
100
208
48
53
45
71
123
111
68
90
125
87
101
103
219
290
345
270
404
428
198
304
223
540
425
470
462
770
522
353
90
80
107
105
95
74
97
203
47
39
45
80
81
52
62
92
74
38
43
33
70
75
62
43
42
109
42
28
17
55
34
55
53
56
24
38
2,100
1,500
4,500
4,500
7,500
8,900
3,000
4,550
3,770
600
1,400
1,120
1,775
1,200
950
1,000
1,850
1,200
2,000
2,000
2,700
2,700
3,200
2,900
3,700
1,800
1,752
1,200
1,200
1,600
1,900
1,600
1,130
1,500
1,400
1,219
14,600
30,900
108,000
120,000
102,000
77,500
99,120
130,000
29,500
6.13%
4.63%
2.27%
4.77%
3.40%
2.11%
1.86%
4.00%
4.87%
Rental Prices in Hua Hin are 4.90% lower than in Santiago and 83.05% lower than in New York but 7.45% higher than Kuala Lumpur APPROACH July 2016
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Restaurant Prices in Hua Hin are 50% lower than Santiago, 77.2% lower than New York and 7.12% lower than Kuala Lumpur
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Groceries Prices in Hua Hin are 11.05% higher than in Santiago but 51.05% lower than in New York and 8.18% higher than Kuala Lumpur
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Ingredients in Our
Food While many of us like to think of America as fairly progressive, when it comes to some things they are be a bit behind the ball. Much of their food supply in the US is grown using genetically modified seeds, doused with a host of dangerous chemicals and then processed with ingredients that may cause damage to the body.
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found in foods like potato chips and cereals
f you care about your health, reading labels is a must, especially when you think about the ingredients allowed in American foods that are banned in other regions of the world!
Synthetic hormones, Recombinant Bovine, is used to increase milk production in cows by about 10 percent.
Europe is a lot stricter when it comes to genetically grown foods and chemical ingredients.
Dairy farmers inject the animals with these genetically engineered hormones resulting in the cows often becoming lame, infertile and to suffer from inflamed and infected udders. The humans that consume the milk from these cows are exposed to a number of risks, including breast, colon and prostate cancer. Monsanto, American Cyanamid, Eli Lilly, and Upjohn, developed these products.
Europe banned MSG from restaurants whilst the US report waves it off as a harmless food taste enhancer. It is not banned in Thai and Chinese foods. The reason behind it may be more to do with politics and money than anything else! Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a preservative, which you can find in potato chips, lard, butter, cereal, instant mashed potatoes, preserved meat, beer, baked goods, dry beverage and dessert mixes, chewing gum, and other foods to prevent rancidity in oils and extend shelf life.
Oh, also: in rubber, petroleum products, and, of course, wax food packaging. It has been shown to increase the risk of cancer in animal tests and are banned from foods in countries throughout Europe as well as Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. These synthetic additives are typically
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Using these synthetic hormones is banned in the European Union, Canada, and other countries due to the risks to animals as well as humans. Potassium Bromate is a bread additive found in foods like bread rolls, wraps, bagel chips and bread crumbs. It is used to help strengthen the dough which reduces the time required for baking, resulting in lower costs. It is produced using the same toxic chemical found in bromine, an additive linked to kidney and nervous system disorders, hearing loss, digestive problems, and even birth defects and schizophrenia. The agent has been
HEALTH & WELLNESS banned in the EU, Canada, Peru, Nigeria, Brazil, South Korea and China but not in the US. Azodicarbonamide The principal use of azodicarbonamide is in the production of foamed plastics as a blowing agent. However, As a food additive, azodicarbonamide is used as a flour bleaching agent and a dough conditioner. It reacts with moist flour as an oxidizing agent. This substance is found in breads, frozen dinners, boxed pasta mixes and a wide range of packaged baked goods. It is often used to enhance the texture of soft white breads like hamburger buns found at
fast food joints such as Burger King and McDonald’s. The chemical has been linked to allergies and asthma and is primarily used in foam plastics such as the material found in the soles of a sneaker. It is banned in the UK and many other European countries as well as Australia. In Singapore, adding this toxic chemical to food could get you 15 years in prison and a hefty halfmillion dollar fine.
body can lead to thyroid problems like hypothyroidism as well as cancer or autoimmune disease. The main ingredient in BVO is bromine, which is well-known to be corrosive and toxic as mentioned previously. BVO is prohibited in over 100 countries.
Olestra - Olestra is found in fat-free potato chips. This fat substitute was developed by Procter & Gamble as a way to create a “lighter” chip that is “better for you,” but it is said to cause a significant depletion of fat-soluble vitamins and carotenoids, which robs the body of vital micronutrients. Olestra’s side effects also include oily anal leakage. This disastrous ingredient has been banned in many countries, including the United Kingdom and Canada.
coal tar, something that is used to protect the shine of industrial floors and is used in head lice shampoos to kill the annoying insects. They are often found in processed foods like macaroni and cheese, colourful kids’ cereals, sports drinks and cheese-flavoured chips or crackers. These dyes have been linked to growth abnormalities, allergies, vital organ damage, hyperactivity in children, and a host of other health issues. Arsenic - Arsenic can be found in poultry as the FDA permits it in chicken feed to increase growth and improve efficiency in feeding the birds. It also causes them to appear pinker as it affects the blood vessels, which also gives them a more “fresh” appearance. It is classified by the EPA as a human carcinogen, and the EU has outlawed its use since 1999! This list should give you another reason to pay close attention to food labels— and, keep in mind, just because the FDA in the US says it’s okay, doesn’t mean you should consume it. Most of the above is banned in Europe as being unhealthy and a health hazard.
Artificial Colors - Artificial dyes like red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 have been banned in many other countries, but their use in the US has increased five times since 1995. Food colouring used to come from natural sources, and in Europe, food manufacturers use things like saffron and turmeric to create more vivid colours in their products. Most artificial colours are made from
Brominated Vegetable Oil - is used primarily to help emulsify citrusflavoured soft drinks, preventing them from separating during distribution. BVO, can be found in sports drinks and citrus-flavoured sodas like Mountain Dew. It acts as an emulsifier to prevent the flavour from separating and floating to the surface of the beverage. Elevated levels of this chemical in the July 2016 APPROACH
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KIDS & EDUCATION
TENNIS
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rturo Navarro is the PBI Tennis Director at True Arena Hua Hin. One of his main goals is to promote the sport to children. He has created a variety of tennis programs for children including afterschool programs, summers camps and private lessons. Afterschool programs are a great way to start learning tennis, improve athletic skills and have fun with friends. Children can play once or twice a week in the normal program, but we could also personalized a group and make more times a week. Summer Camps are a great opportunity for children to learn tennis, have fun and make friends. We are offering 3 sessions: June 27-1 July; July 4-8 and July 11-15. Children will be separated with others of similar age and ability. They will learn some fundamentals of the game as well as coordination skills that will help them become better athletes. Arturo has more than 10 years’ experience working with children of all ages. He starting coaching children in 2004 at UCLA Summer camps in USA and since then loved helping children improving their games. Private lessons are a very effective way to learn fundamentals, techniques and strategy. This is the quickest way to get to the next level. 44
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Arturo Navarro Once the children get to a high level and are ready to compete, we also offer high performance training. If you would like your children to start playing tennis, True Arena is the place to go. To register to any of the programs please visit True Arena and save their spot.
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Healthy Diet in Early Childhood Why is physical activity important in early Early childhood services should offer a wide choice of playchildhood services for infants and young children? based, physically active learning experiences that link to Physical activity is vital for a child’s development and lays the foundation for a healthy and active life. Early childhood services are ideally placed to foster the development of good physical activity habits early in life and to encourage families to engage in regular physical activity.
children’s interests, abilities, identity and prior knowledge. Physical activity in childcare needs to be made up of both structured (i.e. intentionally taught) physical activity and unstructured, spontaneous activity. In addition, as active role models, educators can encourage children to participate in physical activity.
The benefits of being active for young children are numerous and keep our youngster healthy. »» Promoting healthy growth and development »» Helping to achieve and maintain a healthy weight »» Building strong bones and muscles »» Improving cardiovascular fitness »» Improving balance, coordination and strength »» Maintaining and developing flexibility »» Improving posture »» Assisting with the development of gross motor and fine motor skills »» Providing the opportunity to develop fundamental movement skills »» Helping to establish connections between different parts of the brain »» Improving concentration and thinking skills »» Improving confidence and self-esteem »» Relieving stress and promoting relaxation »» Providing opportunities to develop social skills and make friends »» Improving sleep.
Nutrition Facts for Kids Not only exercise but also healthy food and drinks are important. Fresh fruit is a better choice than juice While whole fruit contains some natural sugars that make it taste sweet, it also has lots of vitamins, minerals and fibre, which makes it more filling and nutritious than a glass of fruit juice. One small glass of juice provides a child’s recommended daily amount of vitamin C. Unfortunately, many children regularly drink large amounts of juice and this can contribute to them putting on excess weight as most commercially sold fruit juices contain preservatives and sugar.
Eating fruit and vegetables every day helps children and teenagers grow and develop, boosts their vitality and can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases - such as heart disease, high blood pressure, some forms of cancer and being overweight or obese. Drinking water is the best way to quench kids thirst. Even better, it doesn’t come with all the sugar and energy (kilojoules) found in fruit juice drinks, soft drinks, sports drinks and flavoured mineral waters. Drinking pure water instead of sweetened drinks also prevents dental problems! July 2016 APPROACH
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SUPERCAR Experience
There are multiple ways to measure sports cart excellence. Although speed is a true modern sensation, there is comfort, safety, road holding and quality. Although Porsche is undoubtedly the absolute quality sports car, undiscussed, it is not the fastest in a straight line. But then again we don’t run on straight lines all the time.
Here is the editor´s choice of the top 7 Supercars, regardless of top speed.
Porsche 918 Spyder 220+ mph - 350 kmh - Hybrid
Although the GT-9 - R Porsche is faster (265 mph - 425 kmh) , the Spyder is powered by a naturallyaspirated 4.6 litre V8 engine, developing 608 horsepower (453 kW), with two electric motors delivering an additional 279 horsepower (208 kW) for a combined output of 887 horsepower (661 kW). A top speed of around 340 km/h (210 mph) and 0 60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
Price in the USA $ 485,000 – THB 31 Mio.
Hennessey Venom GT 270 mph – 435 kmh
This combination of a Lotus Elise chassis and 1,244hp 7.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8, and you have the fastest production car in the world. Depending on your definition of “fastest” and “production car,” that is.Hennessey recorded a 270.4-mph run at the Kennedy Space Center last year, but only in one direction. To be considered legitimate, record attempts usually require one run in each direction. An average is then taken to account for wind conditions. 0 - 62 mph within 2.8 seconds only and accelerate from zero to 200 mph in 14.51 seconds.
Yours for $1.2 Mio – THB 43.2 Mio
Bugatti Veyron Super Sport 260 mph - 416 kmh When Volkswagen purchased the Bugatti
brand, it had one goal: build the fastest production car in the world. The original Veyron achieved that goal, and with a price tag of $1.7 Mio – THB 61.5 Mio, and a quadturbocharged W16 engine producing 1,000 hp, it also boasted the most superlatives of any production car.
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McLaren F1
MOTORING
241 mph - 391 kmh
The F1 is more than just a former world’s-fastest car. With its carbonfiber body, gold-lined engine bay, 6.1-liter BMW M V12, and center driver’s seat, it just might be the coolest car ever made. The F1 blasts to 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Zero to 200 mph takes 28.0 seconds.
Price: $ 815,000 – THB 29 Mio
Aston Martin One-77
The One-77 is the most extreme road-going Aston ever, and the fastest. It may share a front-engined layout with “regular” Astons, but the One-77 is a completely different animal. Only 77 examples were made, and each sports a 7.30-liter V12 producing 750 hp. Like the chassis, it’s based on an engine used in lesser Aston production models, but it’s both lighter and more ferocious. Aside from its performance and jaw-dropping good looks, the most remarkable thing about the One-77 may be that Aston was able to create a Hypercar without making many compromises. The vehicle has a top speed of 220 mph and can easily accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds.
Price 1.2 Mio Pounds Mio in the UK - THB 43.2 Mio.
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
The GT’s aluminium body carries a twin turbo V8 upfront, and a seven-speed twin-clutch transmission out back, for excellent weight balance. It is mighty fast, 193 mph and 0-62mph in under four seconds. The engine is a bellicosesounding 4.0-litre V8 It’s a real thriller. It’s an astonishing looking car and the styling is arguably more distinctive than that of many other rivals. The interior is just as impressive too: it’s extremely well built but still has all the flair of the car’s exterior.
Price $ 135,000 – THB 5,0 Mio
Ferrari LaFerrari
220 mph - 350 kmh - Hybrid
Along with the P1 and the Porsche 918 Spyder, the Ferrari LaFerrari is part of a trio of hybrid supercars that showed the world that performance cars don’t have to be (too) inefficient The Ferrari matches the McLaren for top speed and cleverness. Its 6.3-liter V12 is joined to a hybrid system modeled on the Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) used in Ferrari’s Formula One cars. Not only does the LaFerrari give its driver 950 hp to play with, it also provides the instantaneous response of electric motors to get things going.
Price: UK Pounds 1.15 Mio – THB 58 Mio.
Note : The prices above relate to the sales price in the USA or UK. Sales prices in Thailand are subject to import taxes and other duties and may therefore be a multifold of the printed price. July 2016 APPROACH
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Hua Hin Golf Villa located closed to Klaikangwol Palace, just over a kilometer to down town and 100 meters walk to the beach on Hua Hin Soi 41. Our rooms seamlessly blend the traditional and the contemporary. Tasteful teak furniture and wooden flooring is complimented by free wireless internet service and satellite TV. Hua Hin Soi 41 Tel : (032) 531392-6 Fax : (032) 512085 info@huahingolfvilla.com
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Hua Hin Golf Tours is Thailand’s first registered golf tour company. Established in 1992 with headquarter located in Hua Hin.
3 bedroom pool villa fully furnished with carport and covered frontal terrace.
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Living area 180 m2 incl.– Plot 480 M2 – Freehold with company Freshly painted in & out. High quality standard. Well kept detailed garden. 24 hour security & maintenance. Conveniently located on Soi 112 with speedy access to the By Pass Highway and Downtown Hua Hin.
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COOLEST GADGETS
HOUSEHOLD & GARDEN GADGETS
The Aozora Blue Sky Coffee Press
The Aozora Blue Sky Coffee Press is conveniently small, and can add to your collection of brewing gadgets without breaking the bank or taking up much space. It weighs less than 40 grams, stands about 16.5cm tall, and is made of polypropylene, silicone, and stainless steel components. The idea is to put your grounds into the mesh basket, screw on the top, and leave it in your hot cup of water until the desired strength is achieved. Price: Around 750 Baht at Amazon.uk
The Flour Shaking Rolling Pin Making bread doesn’t have to be a sticky situation
While this isn’t a cheap kitchen tool, it’s a real time saver for those who really like to make sticky dough recipes. There’s also a ruler to make sure you’re not rolling anything out too thick or too thin! Thankfully this is dishwasher safe, and it can hold up to 3 cups of flour at a time. Just make sure you’ve dried this out fully before using it, or you’ll have a new sticky situation to deal with. This is made of ceramic, and is hollow with a rubber stopper at the end of the pin to let you put in or take out flour. On the opposing side is a shaker to let a dusting of flour escape from the rolling pin onto your mat or dough so you don’t have to take five minutes to get more. Price: 700 Baht at Amazon.uk
Weed Killing Steamer
The Weed Killing Steamer happens to be a lawn and garden steamer which will be able to help control common weeds using nothing else but ordinary tap water as opposed to harmful chemicals or backbreaking labor with a lawn mower. All that you need is to squeeze the steamer’s trigger, where it will then unleash a weed-wilting blast of super-heated 300º F steam. It takes all of just 5 to 10 seconds of treatment, and unwanted vegetation will immediately discolor and shrivel, before dying in 24-48 hours. Controlled field tests show that 100% of dandelions, crabgrass, and cudweed plants treated by the steamer were completely killed or severely damaged with a single application.
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The Hurom Masticating Slow Juicer
This bad boy can process fruits, veggies, leafy greens, and even nuts if you put them in with some liquid. It’ll use 150 watts, and says that it is “practically silent” which I find very difficult to believe. Since this machine doesn’t mess around, the $261 (9,500 Baht) price tag seems about right as you will not only get more juice, but cleaning is as easy as pouring in water and running the machine since there’s a mechanism to sweep debris off of the grate.
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» 200m to Golf Course to Sam Roi Yot » 300m National Park » 800m to the Beach
Sam Roi Yot - Dolphin Bay 19 PRIVATE POOL VILLAS
Start at 6.9M
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SPORTS
Centara World Masters GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
2016 T
he Centara World Masters Golf Championship in Hua Hin was back with its 3rd edition. Joining in Hua Hin Thailand there were more than 500 golfers from more than 20 countries who share the love of the game and their thirst for fun.
The entry was open to all male and female golfers over the age of 35 with an official handicap. All golfers played a 72 hole single Stableford event, while “A” grade golfers are eligible to compete for the best stroke / gross. 56
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Stableford is a scoring system used in the sport of golf. Rather than counting the total number of strokes taken, as in stroke play, it involves scoring points based on the number of strokes taken at each hole. Over US $30,000 in prizes and lucky draws were given away at the gala presentation dinner.
Banyan Golf Club, designed by Pirapon Namatra, has beautiful views of the Gulf of Thailand from the hills just south of town. The teak clubhouse has a fully stocked pro shop and changing facilities and a restaurant offering international cuisine, overlooks the 9th and 18th greens. The club’s signature hole is the par 3, 15, with a dramatic sea
Much more than just a golf tournament, there were lively social and entertainment events every night. International acts highlighted the welcome and farewell celebrations. Thailand’s biggest 19th hole moves each night to stunning rooftop, beach, and poolside settings. A decadent farewell dinner caps off the fun filled week. The tournament was held at the Banyan Golf Club , The Black Mountain Golf Club and the Sea Pines Golf Course.
view and a sleeping lion island. Evening sunsets are incredibly
SPORTS romantic and beautiful with the sun setting behind the mountain ranges, and Burma, overlooking the golf course.
kept and many new trees have been planted to frame the holes. Very important in the design concept, was to create a course that could be
The Black Mountain Golf Club’s clubhouse and international cuisine, is an ultra-modern example of pure luxury and convenience that will make the choosiest golfer prune with excitement at the end of each round, no matter how well or badly they played. The aim of Black Mountain was to create a golf course that looks as natural as possible and maintains many of the features of the site. The most important features are the natural creeks that run throughout the course and the natural rocks that have been used as design features on many of the holes. As many of the original trees as possible have been
a test for the top golfers in the world but also very playable and enjoyable to the average golfer. The Sea Pine Golf Course is the newest course in Hua Hin. Located about 9km south of Hua Hin on the Suan Son Pradiphat Military Camp, this course and the camp were built to provide recreation facilities for the Thai Army. The beach is long and clean and there are bungalows for rent. The course is also open to the public. Located on the beach, this course offers great challenges on the six holes along the beach. Divided by the railway line, small hills on the west side of the tracks provide some relief from the winds. The sea views from the course are quite remarkable and the clubhouse takes advantage of this and also serves up good Thai food.
The winners of the 2016 Masters group were: Men A Grade 1st Men 35 -55
Peter Hargreaves - Darwin, Australia
320 Strokes
Runner Up
Mark Woodhouse - Rosnay, Australia
338 Strokes
1st Men 56 – 65
Steve Day - Ballarat, Australia
316 Strokes
Runner Up
Les Dick - Melville Glades, Australia
350 Strokes
1st Men 66+
Dave Foster - Pacific, Australia
325 Strokes
Runner Up
Ian Harris - Nowra, Australia
350 Strokes
1st Ladies 35 – 59
Michele Philip - Robinvale, Australia
329 Strokes
Runner Up
Annie Dorrington - Bayview, Australia
364 Strokes
1 Ladies 60+
Sandy Ford - Darwin, Australia
341 Strokes
Runner Up
Irene Goh - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
350 Strokes
1st Men 35 – 55
Steve Booth - Kooringal, Australia
146 Stab
1st Men 56 – 65
Ian Carr - 13 Beach, Australia
149 Stab
1st Men 66+
Pablo Soon - Wack Wack, Philippines
149 Stab
1st Ladies 35 – 59
Bee Elliot - Reunion, Thailand
143 Stab
1st Ladies 60+
Di Ireland - West Australia
133 Stab
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Team Winner was the Purple Team with 113,4 average Points with Runner Up Blue Team with 111.86 average points. Hole in one: Richard Mittra at hole 17 Banyan Golf Club and Marc McDougall – Hole 11 at Black Mountain July 2016 APPROACH
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Muhammad Ali A tribute to The
Greatest
Muhammad Ali has passed away at the age of 74
The former world heavyweight boxing champion died in a hospital in Phoenix in the US state of Arizona. Ali (former name: Cassius Clay) is widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century. From early in his career, he was known as an inspiring, controversial and polarizing figure both inside and outside the ring.
“I float like a butterfly, and sting like a bee” was his most famous phrase.
Ali had a respiratory illness, a condition complicated by Parkinson’s disease. Historic matches were “Rumble in the Jungle” and “Thrilla in Manila” which will go down boxing history. Muhammad wanted young people of every background to see his life as proof that adversity can make you stronger. It cannot rob you of the power to dream, and to reach your dreams.” At Ali´s funeral, there were rousing tributes paid to the boxing legend at a memorial service in his home city of Louisville. Ex-President Clinton and Actor Will Smith were the main speakers at the ceremony. Former boxing Champ Lennox and Mike Tyson were among the pallbearers. 13,000 guests attended the service and most the town residents were lined up as the procession drove through the town.
A short list of Ali´s boxing career: 1960 – Ali Won light heavyweight gold at the Rome Olympics as Cassius Clay. 1964 – Ali beat Sonny Liston in the seventh round to win his first world title 1964 – 1967 World Heavyweight Champion 1974 – 1978 World Heavyweight Champion 1978 – 1979 World Heavyweight Champion 1981 – retired, having won 56 of his 61 fights Muhammad Ali quotes: “I am a man who never sold out his people. But if that is too much, then just a good boxer. I won’t even mind if you don’t mention how pretty I was.” “What’s hurting me - the name Islam is involved, and Muslim is involved and causing trouble and starting hate and violence. Islam is not a killer religion, Islam means peace. I couldn’t just sit home and watch people label Muslims as the reason for this problem.” - Ali describes his distress in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the US.
“I was never too bright at school. I said I was ‘The Greatest’. I never said I was ‘The Smartest’.” - Ali almost sounds modest about his achievements at school.
“It’s hard to be humble when you are the greatest” –“A man of character, faith, dignity and professionalism”
- Wladimir Klitschko, one of the greatest heavyweight boxing champions of all time.
Muhammad Ali was crowned “Sportsman of the Century” by Sports Illustrated and “Sports Personality of the Century” by the BBC.
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ENTERTAINMENT
CONCERTS and LIVE SHOWS in
Bangkok
JULY : Shrek The Musical Venue: Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre SHREK THE MUSICAL is based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks Animation film that started it all. This live adaptation brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to the stage. In a far away kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey that does not keep quiet, a villain with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand and his name is Shrek.
When : June 1st, 2016 | Ticket Price: 1,000 / 1,500 / 2,000 / 2,500 / 3,000 Baht
JULY : SELENA GOMEZ REVIVAL TOUR Venue : Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Global pop sensation Selena Gomez is finally coming to Bangkok. Selena Gomez made her mark in entertainment by conquering film, music and television at an early age. She began making the transition from young actress to adulthood with such films as the much talked about Harmony Korine’s “Spring Breakers.” The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival to critical acclaim while Gomez’s performance was singled out as a “breakout.” She was most recently seen in the Academy Award nominated film “The Big Short” opposite Brad Pitt and Ryan Gosling.. Gomez was named by Vulture.com as one of “The 20 Best Performances of Sundance 2016.”
When: July 29th, 2016 | Ticket Price : 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 / 5,000 Baht
AUGUST : Johnny Tillotson & Brian Hyland Venue : Thailand Cultural Center, Main Hall, Bangkok Johnny Tillotson (born April 20, 1939 in Jacksonville, Florida) is an American singer and songwriter. He enjoyed his greatest success in the early 1960s, when he scored nine top-ten hits on the pop, country and adult contemporary Billboard charts including "Poetry in Motion" and the self-penned "It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin'". He also sang "Yellow Bird", an adaptation of the Haitian song. Brian Hyland (born November 12, 1943) is an American pop recording artist who was particularly successful during the early 1960s. He continued recording into the 1970s. Hyland scored his first and biggest hit single at the age of 16, "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini".
When: August 13th, 2016 | Ticket Price : 800 / 1,200 / 1,500 / 2,000 / 2,500 Baht
SEPTEMBER : QUEEN + Adam Lambert Venue : Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Queen + Adam Lambert today announced their first-ever concert in Bangkok with the longawaited show to take place on 30 September at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani. AEG Live and BEC-Tero Entertainment are proud to bring the extraordinary Queen + Adam Lambert to rock Thailand as part of their Asia tour.
When: September | Ticket Price : TBA
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Palm Avenue luxury Villas
Palm Avenue luxury Villas is perfect located in Hua Hin, a 500 meters walk to the Main Road, or 5 km to Downtown. Poolvillas available from 4.35 to 9.65 Mil. Baht in modern Architecture and high Building Standards.
Pranburi Green Mountain
Hin Lek Fai Villa – peaceful located
802 sqm Land, 21 0 s qm Livingspace, 3 br.
1.600 sqm Land, 240 sqm Livingspace, 3 br.
Sale 7.75 Mil. Baht, ready to move in
9.5 Mil. Baht fully furnished, ready to move in
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REAL ESTATE
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081-253-1443 (deu/eng) Sales & Construction
230/9 Petchakasem Rd. Hua Hin
088-477-7976 (thai/eng/deu) Rentals & Sales
Opposite Mariott Resort & Spa
098-523-1457 (thai/eng) Rentals & Sales
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Lotus Estate
Luxury 5 br. Villa in serviced Development (OPH4)
4.800 sqm Land, 1.717 sqm Livingspace, 5+3+2 br.
862 sqm Land, 270 sqm Livingspace, 3+2 br.
69 Mil. Baht fully furnished, ready to move in
18.5 Mil. Baht fully furnished, ready to move in
MIL POOL VILLAS Phase 2
Hua Hin 102 Close to The Beach Town Center Market Village Blu Port Resort Mall Night Market Vana Nava
Affordable Elegance In Town
Starting from 3.95M 082 094 3000 (TH) 086 808 0886 (EN)
Milford Estate Email: sale@milford.co.th www.milpoolvillas.com
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