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fter a year of a great cooperation, the creator of APPROACH Magazine, the founder, Ralph Ruijs is moving up the career ladder and decided to move to in Bangkok.

Ralph has mainly contributed to making APPROACH a success with his graphic creativity and fantasy. Working with an InDesign / Photoshop programme sound easy but is quite complicated. Not my cup of tea. On behalf of all our readers, we wish you all the best. Ralph will definitely still contribute behind the scenes.

Did get creative feedback on the culinary section in which we mainly project what is good and bad for your health.

Many of our readers still do not get it that the multi food and beverage companies are making huge profits on account of our health.Whereas drug companies hold back development deliberately in order to sell their present products and food research companies carry on with genetically modified food to increase crops containing unhealthy chemicals, we enjoy good taste and don’t let anyone spoil our sumptuous dinner. However, most of the Gulf coast Hotels and chefs are becoming more aware of a turn needed and are offering organic food, healthy brunches and dinners.

As further in this magazine, a glass of red wine hurts no one. On the contrary it is definitely healthy and a clear pint hasn’t hurt anyone either. It is not the deed, but it is the frequent repetition within a small time frame which is harmful! Figure it out.

As Hua Hin fills more and more, roads are not only becoming undriveable because of heavy traffic but also Gerard Mosselman (GMoss) Chief Editor - Director damaged unfinished roads (Soi112).

Hopefully our municipality will take quick action as this is not good for our image” A jewel on The Gulf Coast”.

Across the borders, unpleasant news from our Ukraine and Russian friends fill the media. Of course the West had to try to intervene. Wouldn´t be the West if they didn´t.

Hopefully this problem and our own distress is solved in a “Make Love Not War” manner. Hope you like our June edition and do write if you would like to contribute to our contents or remark read editorial.

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Lizzy’s Corner

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Jazz! Jazz! Jazz!

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Sharon Cuneta

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Honeymoon Packages

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The Young Ambassadors in Hua Hin

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Bangkok, Here I Come!

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The Kingdom of Nepal

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World Heritages in S.E.A.

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Climate Change

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The Miracle Tree

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The Eurozone’s Struggle for Survival

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Thai Economy, A Big Worry

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Cool Stuff

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Super Maxi Scooters 2014

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Doing Business in Thailand

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Organic Food and Drinks

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Red Red Wine

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The Truth about Belly Fat

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Benefits of Natural Products

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Rugby Part 2

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A Day in the Life of a Pro Caddy

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English Language Education in Hua Hin

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Are Kids Watching too much TV?

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BECC - Mango Orchard Tour

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Thailand and the Housing Market

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Zara’s Recipes

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Puzzle Fun

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Fiction: “The Giant Bookworm” Par 2

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Entertainment Reviews

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Hotel & Restaurant Promotions

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Kids Dig in, Parents Chill out.

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LIZZY‘ s LIZZY’S CORNER CORNER

& Sponsoren und Sponsörchen gesucht

LIEBE „LIZZY’S NEWS & TIPS IN HUA HIN” READER LIEBE MULTI CULTURAL COMMUNITY IN HUA HIN

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Andrew sagt:

in Traum wird endlich Wirklichkeit! Hua Hin bekommt ein Kinder- und Waisenheim. Strassenkinder bekommen ein Zuhause. Dank Andrew Stocks!

„ Keine Spende ist zu klein!“ Lizzy meint: „ Keine Spende ist zu GROSS! Wir haben schon für Dümmeres unser Geld ausgegeben!“ Ein Teil von POWER OF LOVE CHILDREN‘ s HOME zu sein ist doch was ganz SCHÖNES! Bitte macht mit!

Bitte helft meinem Freund Andrew Stocks von Power Of Love.

Andrew ist ein bewundernswerter Mann - ich liebe und bewundere ihn!

Zitate von Andrew: „ Success is not the key to happiness Happiness is the key to success...

If you love what you are doing, you will be successful!“

Liebe Freunde, in 6 Wochen wird angefangen!

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• 14 Zimmer • Pro Zimmer 4 Kinder • Ausbildung

„ Give something to the others, you will get back much more!“ Eigentlich nichts Neues, nicht wahr?

Was Ihr sonst noch in Hua Hin tun könnt: Bringt bitte (jeden Dienstag Abend) Essen und kommt mit Andrew und seinen Freunden zu den Slums.

Manche Leute fragen mich erstaunt: „ Wie bitte?! Lizzy, hat Hua Hin Slums?!!“... ja, das fragen auch Residenten!

Dann antworte ich oft ein wenig ironisch: „ Néé , Hua Hin besteht nur aus Farangs in Villen mit Pools!“ Bitte beachten, wenn Ihr spendet: Spendenkonto: Bank Name: Bank Branch: Account Number: Account Name: Sort Code:

Unbedingt Andrew oder mich informieren, wann und wieviel Ihr überwiesen habt, denn Thailand kennt keine detaillierten Konto-Auszüge. Sonst werden wir nie wissen, von wem der Eingang ist.

Am besten scannt Ihr die Quittung der Überweisung und sendet diese per EMail an andrewstocks@hotmail.com bitte in englisch...

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LIZZY´S CORNER

MCC, as always an enormous success

LIZZY’S CORNER

Again a superb demonstration of a multi social culinary music at the Amari event. Spearheaded by GM Christopher Leonhardt and F&B Manager Mario, the April MCC event sparked from beginning to end. Whereas the May event is again at the Amari, the June event will be at the Hyatt where MCC will celebrate its 1 1/5 years ´anniversary. Lizzy as proud as a paradise bird is congratulated by all with the success of the MCC event.

Every 28th of a month , the Multi Cultural Community meets at the MCC event in one of the Hotels in Hua Hin. In May we met at The Amari Italian Restaurant Shoreline and in June MCC will La Grappa celebrate its 1.5 anniversary at the 20/5,20. Poolsuk Rd. Hua Hin Tel : +66(0) 32 516 510 Hyatt Regency. www : lagrappa-ristorante.com Email : info@lagrappa-ristorante.com At these events , couples and singles from our international community French Restaurant in Hua Hin meet for a happy Le Bistro 214 Petchkasem Rd., Hua Hin celebration of "our" United Nations.

Tel : +66(0)32 900 143 www.facebook.com/lebistrohuahin Whereas we all enjoy the Italian Restaurant international atmosphere, the Bar & Shop resorts provide great buffets and a La Wine Grappa 20/5,20. Poolsuk Rd. Hua Hin free flow of wine and beer for the do Tel Vino :Co.,Ltd. +66(0) 32 516 510 65 Naeb Kaehat Rd., Hua Hin www : 493 lagrappa-ristorante.com el : +66(0) 32 531 guests whilst most of us enjoy a www : mondovino.co.th Email : info@lagrappa-ristorante.com Email : info@mondovino.co.th dance with Filippino life music.

Email : romain@lebistrohuahin.com

Power of Love Church Orphanage The Power of love Foundation (POL Foundation) was founded in 2010 by Andrew Stocks, and for the last three years it has been out working hard collecting food for the slums of Hua Hin. POL reaches out to those in need every Tuesday evening and noticed how many children are in need. Hungry Children, Children living in dangerous conditions, children living without a roof over their head and children living in fear. and. The home is in Kao Takiab. We plan to have a home for up to 40 children.

I schools where they will be taught their career. To put them in a business of their own, provide them with the knowledge to do a profession or seek for proper employment.

We plan to start building next month.We are just waiting on 1 million baht more.

French Restaurant The Home will have 14 bedrooms, living room, To get sponsors, to put them in Le Bistro dinning room, kitchen, office, laundry, three 214 Petchkasem Rd., Hua Hin I schools where they will be Tel : +66(0)32 900 143 store rooms. www.facebook.com/lebistrohuahin taught their career. To put Andrew : After many months of seeing these Email : romain@lebistrohuahin.com children live like this, It hurts us very much, and them in a business of their own, provide them with the even though we don't have the funds to make a knowledge to do a profession home, we know that so much is possible when Wine Baror & seek Shopfor proper employment. we come together and unite ourselves. So we The Home will have 14 decided we would advertise for theMondo community Vino Co.,Ltd. bedrooms, living room, 22/65 Naeb Kaehat Rd., Hua Hin to come together and make a children's home.

Tel : +66(0) 32 531 493 dinning room, kitchen, office, We know we can do it. www : mondovino.co.th laundry, three store rooms.

Email :and info@mondovino.co.th POL have already purchased the land, would need about 12 Million Baht more to put a home on the l In the mean time, we now have collected about 2 Million Baht for the home so we need about 10 More.

It is our vision not only to bring the children up, but to make it our job to support them all and find their dream career and help them get to their dreams.

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MUSIC

JAZZ! JAZZ! JAZZ! INTERNATIONAL JAZZ EVE

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he international Quartet and Trio from Dominique DiPiazza and Philppe Sellam turned out to be a sensational performance of

top contemporary and classic Jazz music.

Both ensembles played 45 minutes each, practically nonstop top notch music after which they joined forces in a thirty minute jam session.

Philippe Sellam arrived in Hua Hin on May 10th and strolled along our beaches to acclimatize.

In the evening both RenĂŠ Marrug , the Jazz agent who runs Mephisto Jazz met up with Thai saxophonist Koh Mr. Saxman on Hua Hin beach, where a poorly visited and unrelated jazz session took place. Philippe spontaneously joined Ko on stage and both jammed to the pure delight of the spectators.

On May 12th , the Banyan Jazz Gala took place where guests could admire real Jazz with a delicious Buffet Dinner.

Dominique DiPiazza excelled on his Electric Bass and the diatonic harmonica played by Sebastian Charlier reminded us of Toots Tieleman´s best days. Johann Schmitt drummed and deserved to be mentioned in one breath with Daniel Humair, a present drummer great. Yannick Robert strummed the guitar in superior fashion leaving nothing musically to be desired off. Fred Dupont played the sophisticated Nord C1 Synthesiser Key board brilliantly, which replicates the famous Hammond organ sound.

Local Jazz Saxophone Matador George joined the guys on invitation and displayed an exemplary performance of spontaneous jazz jamming. This is what Jazz is all about!

An event , well organized by the Banyan Resort and Mephisto Jazz. A show case of how an international mini festival should be organized. Announced well in advance with top international Jazz stars.

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CELEBRITIES

Sharon Cuneta FILIPPINO SUPERTSTAR POPULAR MOVIE AND TV STAR AT THE AMARI HUA HIN.

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haron Gamboa Cuneta-Pangilinan, better known as Sharon Cuneta, is a multi-awarded

Filipino singer, actress and TV host dubbed The Megastar of Philippine Entertainment, and fondly called “Mega” or “Shawie” by fans and people from the entertainment industry.

Her success in the movies (53 starring roles), television (10 shows) and recording (40 albums) make her one of The Most Successful Filipina Actress. Her popularity has translated well into the field of advertising, where she is the highest paid and most effective Filipino celebrity endorser.

Sharon´s long list of endorsements run the gamut from fast-food chain to bank, from make-up line to electronics, from ice cream to Tele-Communication Company.

Sharon holds the record of having the most number of Box Office Queen of RP Movies titles (9 titles from 1984-1996). She was elevated to the Box Office Hall of Fame in 1990. She was also hailed as the Top Female Box Office Star of 1985 “Bida sa Takilya” given during the FAMAS Awards, 1986, for the success of her movie, “Bituing Walang Ningning” and was also awarded as the 1991 Box Office Record Award for the movie “Maging Sino Ka Man” (with Robin Padilla as co-awardee) given by the Greater Metro Manila Theater Association.

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HOTELS

Honeymoon Packages

at Cape & Kantary Hotels

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ape & Kantary Hotels is introducing new honeymoon packages at three of its locations in Hua Hin, Phuket and Khao Lak.

The honeymoon packages also include exquisite private dinners on the beach as well as free couples massage and free sparkling wine at selected locations. Prices start at Baht 16,500 for five days four nights at the picturesque secluded paradise in Kantary Beach, Khao Lak to Baht 83,900 for five days four nights at the luxurious Cape Nidhra in the Royal seaside town of Hua Hin.

Sweet Suite Package at Cape Panwa Hotel, Phuket Cape Suite accommodation - 5 Days 4 Nights at THB 26,900 net - 3 Days 2Nights at THB 17,900 net Package includes: - Welcome drinks - Fruit basket, Honeymoon cake, a bed of roses - Private dinner for two on the beach 60 minutes Siamese Touch Massage at Cape Spa for two

Book your dream honeymoon at http:// honeyteeringthailand.com/ or for more information please contact 02-2253 3791-7 Ext.0, 123 or visit at www.capekantaryhotels.com.

Forever Sweet Package at Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin

An Andaman Affair Package at Kantary Beach Hotel, Khao Lak

Nidhrarom Suite accommodation

Villa accommodation

- 5 Days 4 Nights at THB 83,900 net

- 5 Days 4 Nights at THB 16,500net

- 3 Days 2 Nights at THB 44,900 net

Package includes: - Sunset cocktails for two - Fruit basket, , Honeymoon cake, a bed of roses - Private dinner for two on the beach - Complimentary use of biking and water sport equipment

Package includes: - Welcome drink for two - 1 bottle of sparkling wine - Fruit basket, Honeymoon cake, a bed of roses, - Private dinner for two on the beach - Complimentary laundry service - 45 minutes Siamese Touch Massage at Cape Spa for two

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For more information please contact: Kulisara Udorn, PR Executive, Cape & Kantary Hotels Tel: 02-253-3791-7 Ext. 215; Mobile: 080-210-2068 E-mail: pr-executive2@capekantaryhotels.com

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the authentic

italian restaurant

You will taste the influence of Carlo’s Sicilian heritage with every beautiful dish and perfect wine selection.

That Carlo is an outstanding host by nature, and a great entertainer aswell which is not a secret in Hua Hin. If you catch the right evening, Carlo will surprise you with his opera songs and bring you the real feel of Italy.

Carlo’s Ristorante Italiono is the perfect place for fine Italian dining and to drink the best Italian wines.

Carlo will warmly welcome you, Buon appetito e salute !

Carlo Vitanza

Address: 174/1 Soi. Naresdamri, Hua-Hin, Prachuabkirikhun 77110 Thailand Phone:

+66 (0)32 511 348

Mobile:

+66 (0)81 197 4360

Email: info@carlo-huahin.com Website: www.carlo-huahin.com

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WHERE TO GO!

Bangkok, Here I Come!

BREAKFASTS AND DINNERS IN BANGKOK.

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t wasn´t the jewels that made Tiffany´s famous, it was the movie with Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Mickey Rooney and Patricia Neal based on a book by Truman Capote.

However, Bangkok is famous for its breakfasts and funny enough not the sumptuous British ones which are the favourites of your editor.

APPROACH took a pick of 10 among the 50 most mentioned ones.

Queen Victoria

angel city

artwins Bistro

Queen Victoria – Sukhumvit soi 23 corner Soi Cowboy- The Kings Breakfast - Two eggs (any style) two rashers of back bacon, two pork sausage, two hash browns, tomato, baked beans, mushrooms, black pudding. Served with two toast, butter & preserves, tea or coffee B315.The Queens Breakfast - One fried egg one rasher of back bacon, one pork sausage, a hash brown, tomato, baked beans black pudding & mushrooms. Served with one toast, butter & preserves, tea or coffee B215 – Open 9am – 1am

Angel City – Sukhumvit Soi 11 – All day Breakfast – Drover’s Breakfast - two eggs, smoky bacon, grilled tomato, baked beans, pork sausage, hash browns, bacon bread toast & butter, served with a cup of tea or coffee. 245 THB. Breakfast Jacket Potatoes 195 THB- Breakfast Sanger 195 THB. Open from 9am until late.

Artwins Bistro – Thetsaban Song Kro Rd. Breakfast dishes take up most of the menu at this new spot. The venue, too, is just the sort of chic, industrial space in which to tuck into dishes like the poached egg with garlic bread and gravy (B180) and lobster roll (B450). For something heavier, order the homemade fettuccine carbonara (B180). Do note, they are currently only open on Sat-Sun.10:30 am – 5:30pm

the corner

simple

little home

The Corner being a French Mediteranean on Sathorn Road with all day breakfast at B110 B150 with various sandwhich options. Open from 7 am – 11 pm.

Simple on Sukhumvit Soi 31 – Charmimng Organic with every day brunch , pan fried and pan served full English breakfasts (B280).

Open 9am – 10pm.

Little Home – on Sukhumvit Soi 55 - US style American Breakfast sets from B135 – B200 with bacon, ham, pineapple, bananas—you name it, starting from B120). – Open 7am – 9pm.

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WHERE TO GO!

triBeca

plearnwan panich

on lok yun

Tribeca – Brooklyn USA style, Nihonmura Mall on Thonglor Road Soi 13– Biscuit Pork Sandwhich /(B380) or Avocado on toast (B26), buttermilk and waffles with chicken (295). Open 9am-11pm)

Plearnwan Panich – Thonglor Soi 13 – Vintage Style Khai Luak ( half boiled egg) with steamed bread and roasted Duck (210) . Open 8am – 9 pm.

On Lok Yun - A good neighbourhood restaurant for expats and workers at the nearby production houses, with breakfast one of the big draws. Brunch dishes include eggs benedict (B320) and salmon frittata (B320). – Open 10am – 6pm

BourBon street Bourbon Street – Sukhumvit Soi 63 - Chow down on the four eggs breakfast set (B220) or steak and eggs (from B290). Or for something different, get a taste of Louisiana with the eggs Sardou (poached eggs with artichoke and spinach, B290). Open 7am – 1 am

The Best Hotels for Sunday Brunch Buffets in Bangkok HERE’S approach’S ROuNDup OF THE TOp HOTElS FOR A lATE BREAKFAST OR AN allyou-can-eat wEEKEND FEAST.

colonnade

europa Brasserie

Colonnade - B2,700 with a cocktail. The standouts are the cheese, charcuterie, homemade pasta, braised ox tail and wagyu prime ribs. But Kerry Hill’s architecture paired with Ed Tuttle‘s interiors ain’t bad either.

For those who have a luxurious brunch in mind—good food and great service. The Sukhothai Bangkok, Sathorn Rd., 02-344-8888. Brunch on Sun 12-3pm

Europa Brasserie - From B2,950 with soft drinks.

Good quality fare, from very fresh seafood to a la minute orders like Australian beef tenderloin Rossini, dover sole with wild rice and lamb chop with black olives, vine tomato and rosemary.

For those who want a quieter brunch chilling by the pool.

Siam Kempinski, Rama 1 Rd., 02-162-9000. Brunch on Sun 12-2pm

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WHERE TO GO!

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& aBoVe

taBles

Up & Above - From B2,100 with soft drinks, B2,800 for free-flow cocktails, wines and beers or B3,500 with all drinks (two people get one bottle of Champagne, too). Although they come under the umbrella of a very Japanese hotel, Up & Above serves up a fairly standard international buffet. For those with deep pockets and large appetites, who want it all. Okura Prestige Hotel, 57 Wireless Rd., 02-687-9000. BTS Phloen Chit. Brunch every Sun 12-3pm

Tables - B1,600 with free-flow soft drinks or B1,980 with free-flow wine.

The concept here is all about chefs sauntering over to your table to add the final touches to your beef Bourguignon, risotto with black truffles or stir-fried scallops with garlic. Key ingredients stay on but recipes rotate, so that means lobster thermidor one week and a lobster salad the next.

Grand Hyatt Erawan, 494 Ploenchit Rd., 02-254-1234. Brunch every Sun noon-2:30pm

sunday Jazz

trader Vic’s

Four seasons

Sunday Jazz Brunch - B2,200 or B3,090 with free-flow beers, wine and cocktails.

International selections ranging from seafood to sushi and Indian curries. For those who don’t mind a long buffet line with jazz music as a background. Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, 250 Sukhumvit Rd., 02-649-8888. Brunch on Sun 12-3pm

Trader Vic’s - B1,650 or B2,585 with free-flow booze. Besides the standard options, there are some tasty Thai favorites, due to having the big Thai chef Chumpol Jangprai in the house and an impressively well-stocked walk-in cheese room.

For Dates, families and middle-aged couples after some riverside relaxation. Anantara Riverside, 257 Charoennakorn Rd., 02-476-0022. Brunch on Sun 11:30am-3pm

Four Seasons - The deal: B3,473 with free-flow brooze and soft drinks. Dishes drawn from Shintaro, Madison, Biscotti and Spice Market.

Due to the top-drawer restaurants, you can expect serious foodies, well-moneyed families and expats. 155 Rajadamri Rd., 02-126-8866.

Brunch on Sun11:30am-3pm

china house

glow

China House - From B980 with soft drinks. The selection includes a small buffet and an all-you-can-eat a la carte menu. Many dishes are prepared a la minute and served at your table, ranging from steamed scallop and minced shrimp dumplings wrapped in spinach wheat dough to Teochew-style steamed crystal dumplings with peanuts. Mains are equally ambitious, with dishes like minced duck in shacha paste wrapped in salted egg and dough and our faves, suckling pig, totally scrumptious.

For those who are ready to trade in the variety and casual vibe of a big buffet brunch . Mandarin Oriental, 48 Oriental Ave., 02-659-9000. Brunch every Sun 11:30am-2:30pm

Glow - B780 with soft drinks. Compact buffet line and made-to-order dishes, including selected signatures taken from sister hotels and resorts in the COMO Group around the world. The brunch also boasts hangover cures in the form of cocktails like the Kafé-Maria (tia maria, frangelico and vanilla ice cream, B280). For those who want something a bit healthier and without all the fuss. Metropolitan Bangkok, South Sathorn Rd., 02-625-3366. Brunch on Sun 10am-2pm

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TRAVEL

THE KINGDOM OF

NEPAL The Kingdom of Nepal was formed in 1768 by the unication of Nepal. Founded by King Prithvi Narayan Shah, a Gorkhali monarch, it existed for 240 years until the abolition of the Nepalese monarchy in 2008. During this period, Nepal was formally under the rule of the Shah dynasty, which exercised varying degrees of power during the kingdom's existence.

However, on 28 May 2008, declaring in its place, the establishment of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

Nepal, the landlocked multiethnic, multilingual, multi-religious country, is situated north of India in the Himalayas, in the region where, about 40 to 50 million years ago, the Indian subcontinent has crashed into Asia. Because of that accident, Nepal has some of the world's highest mountains including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest, 8848m, which it shares with Tibet (by now a province of China). The highest mountain on Earth is towering above populated valleys and forested plains.

Somewhere here in the Kapilavastu district, there is a place called Lumbini where in about 500 B.C.E. Queen Mayadevi is said to have given birth to Siddhartha Gautama, better known as Buddha.

The climate in Nepal varies with elevation, tropical in the lower southern part Tarai, mid-hills alpine and the high mountains polar; elevation ranges from 90 to 8848 meters Kathmandu, largest city and the national capital of Nepal ,is situated along the Bagmati River, in central Nepal in the Himalayas at an altitude of 4,450 feet (1,370 m). Kathmandu has a population of about 1.5 million inhabitants in its urban area.

Official language is Nepali and especially in Kathmandu area Nepal Bhasa (Newari). The Boudhanath stupa in Kathmandu is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal along with Swayambhunath complex. Boudhanath became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

Most visits to Nepal are trouble-free.

If you’re trekking, use a reputable agency, remain on established routes, and walk in groups. You should never trek alone.

Nepal is considered to be at high risk of a major earthquake. See Natural disasters.

All air carriers from Nepal have been refused permission to operate air services to the EU due to safety concerns. See Safety and security.

Nepal can be divided broadly into three ecological zones: the lowland, the midland and the highland.

The altitude of the Himalayan Region (the highland) ranges between 4877 m - 8848 m, It includes 8 of the highest 14 summits in the world, which exceed altitude of 8000 meters including Mount Everest.

The Monsoon season in Nepal normally runs from June to September and can make travel in rural areas hazardous.

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel. If you are intending to travel at altitude, check that your insurance policy provides cover.

The mountain region accounts for about 64 percent of total land area, which is formed by the Mahabharat range that soars up to 4877 m and the lower Churia range.The lowland Terai occupies about 17 percent of the total land area of the country.

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TRAVEL

Mount Everest

3 places

“Where to go in Nepal”

THE MOUNT EVEREST BASE CAMP. This simply wonderful! It is truly an experience of a lifetime. One needs to be fairly t though. The trek is quite busy and one sees lots of climbers, porters, sherpas and yaks making their way to Everest.

Once one reaches EBC, it feels like a tremendous achievement.

It boggles the mind to think that people climb up to the very top of the world - what an achievement!

TENGBOCHE GOMPA

(Thyangboche) One of the most beautiful places in the world”Surrounded by the mountains makes and clear view of the Everest makes Tengboche one of the favorite places in Nepal.

LUMBINI, presently a small place in southern part of Nepal, is

the Buddhist pilgrim place. It is the birth place of 'Prince Gautama' , who later became the Buddhist divine power as globally known " Gautam Buddha".Price Gautama, left Lumbini at the age of 27, in search of 'ultimate Truth of Life'. He engrossed himself in deep meditation and got his superhuman divine power at 'Bodh Gaya'. As an enlightened personality , he was known and revered as " Gautam Buddha", who inuenced the masses through his teachings of Buddhism and believed to be the founder of " Buddhism ".

Travel Tips : The form of greeting in Nepal is ìNamasteî performing by joining both palms together. It literally means ìthe divine in me salutes the divine in youî.

When someone goes in high altitude, it's normal that his body needs to acclimatize. Normally he feels strange, he feels tired, he feels his breathe becomes shortest than before, and needs urinate frequently. It's is normal. The things he has to do to feel better are: be calm, walk slower, a modest increase of uids, not to ascend more than 400 meters per day in sleeping elevation. Slowly he will see that the symptoms will disappear. If not the only thing he has to do is DESCEND. Always communicate your travel plans to your next of kin. This applies to everyone but especially women that are travelling single – they seem to more vulnerable.Food safety - Avoid water that is not bottled or boiled.

Avoid raw vegetables and pre-cut fruit as much as possible. Even though Nepal is known for its pristine environment and beauty – not the highways and major city streets. They are crowded with traffic, full of smoke and bumpy and dusty. Hence travelling on a bicycle or a motorbike for the most part is not advisable. There are some off-road mountain bike trails that are ok to do. There are daily scheduled power outages. Have a ashlight handy all the times.

All nightlife pretty much ends by 10 pm with only a few places around the Thamel area that may stay open a little later. Bring a universal plug and voltage adapter kit for your Electronics. Nepal uses 220V. Keep in mind that there may be an entrance fee to some of the common temples and public areas applicable only to foreigners ranging anywhere from 250R's - 700R's.

Always have some tissue paper and hand sanitizer with you at all times – and note that some of the toilets may require squatting.

Insist for a Running Meter in the Taxi. After 10 PM you do pay double of the meter fare however – that’s the commonly accepted norm.

Do not trek alone. There have been numerous disappearances of solo trekkers in recent years. Always hire a guide or trek with other people. There are online forums where travelers can look for fellow-trekkers.

High Altitude Sickness : Travelling in Himalayan Region can be risky if the traveller doesn't take little actions to protect himself and if he doesn't know how to listen to the signals his body gives him.

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World Heritages in South East Asia A SELECTION OF SOUTH EAST ASIAN WORLD HERITAGES AS DESIGNATED BY THE UNESCO

Angkor

Angkor is one of the most important archaeological sites in South-East Asia. Stretching over some 401 km2 = 40,000 hectares, including forested area, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. They include the famous Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations. UNESCO has set up a wide-ranging programme to safeguard this symbolic site and its surroundings. The site was listed as endangered from its inscription in times of political instability following the civil war in the 1980s to 2004.

Lenggon Valley

Ban Chiang

Perak – Malaysia - The site includes four archaeological sites in two clusters which span close to two million years, one of the longest records of early man in a single locality, and the oldest outside the African continent. It features open-air and cave sites with Palaeolithic tool workshops, evidence of early technology.

Udon Thani – Thailand - Ban Chiang is considered the most important prehistoric settlement so far discovered in South-East Asia. It was the centre of a remarkable phenomenon of human cultural, social, and technological evolution in the 5th millennium BCE, which occurred independently in this area of south-east Asia and spread widely over the whole region. It marks an important stage in human cultural, social and technological evolution. The site presents the earliest evidence of farming in the region and of the manufacture and use of metals.

Baroque Churches of the Philippines

Manila – Santa Maria - Llocos - Norte and Miag - Ao - These four churches were built by the Spanish in the late 16th century.

Their unique architectural style is a reinterpretation of European Baroque by Philippine craftsmen. Services are still held in these churches up to the present day.

Borobudur Temple Compounds

Magelang Regency, Central Java Indonesia - This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with three circular platforms and, at the top, a monumental stupa.

The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m2. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. The monument was restored with UNESCO’s help in the 1970s.

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Ha Long Bay

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Quang Ninh Province – Vietnam - Hạ Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Because of their precipitous nature, most of the islands are uninhabited and unaffected by a human presence. The site’s outstanding scenic beauty is complemented by its great biological interest.

Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex

Thailand - Over several provinces - The Dong PhayayenKhao Yai Forest Complex spans 230 km between Ta Phraya National Park on the Cambodian border in the east, and Khao Yai National Park in the west. The site is home to more than 800 species of fauna, including 112 mammal species (among them two species of gibbon), 392 bird species and 200 reptile and amphibian species. It is internationally important for the conservation of globally threatened and endangered mammal, bird and reptile species, among them 19 that are vulnerable, four that are endangered, and one that is critically endangered.

The area contains substantial and important tropical forest ecosystems, which can provide a viable habitat for the longterm survival of these species.

Historic City of Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya province, Thailand - Ruins of Stupas of various sizes. Founded c. 1350, Ayutthaya became the second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. It was destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century. Its remains, characterized by the prang (reliquary towers) and gigantic monasteries, give an idea of its past splendour. Located just an hour out of Bangkok, it remains a popular tourist destination to this day.

Historic Town of Vigan

Ilocos Sur, Philippines - Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from Asia and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia.

Lorentz National ParkPapua

Indonesia - Lorentz National Park (2.35 million ha) is the largest protected area in South-East Asia. It is the only protected area in the world to incorporate a continuous, intact transect from snowcap to tropical marine environment, including extensive lowland wetlands. Located at the meeting-point of two colliding continental plates, the area has a complex geology with ongoing mountain formation as well as major sculpting by glaciation.

The area also contains fossil sites which provide evidence of the evolution of life on New Guinea, a high level of endemism and the highest level of biodiversity in the region.

Malacca

Malaysia - Melaka and George Town, historic cities of the Straits of Malacca have developed over 500 years of trading and cultural exchanges between East and West in the Straits of Malacca. The influences of Asia and Europe have endowed the towns with a specific multicultural heritage that is both tangible and intangible. With its government buildings, churches, squares and fortifications, Melaka demonstrates the early stages of this history originating in the 15th-century Malay sultanate and the Portuguese and Dutch periods beginning in the early 16th century. Featuring residential and commercial buildings, George Town represents the British era from the end of the 18th century. The two towns constitute a unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in East and Southeast Asia.

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ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change – Carbon Footstep We are convinced that climate change due to natural forces is constant.

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owever, we should stop pretending that half of Florida and the Netherlands is about to be submerged under rising sea levels, because no scientist really believes that to be the case.

On the other hand, we should stop ignoring the science and should drop the conspiracy theories and the scientific pretense. You know why this is so important? Because if we submit to the science, we can then properly start by far the most important debate: what we need to do about global warming.

For years, temperature data showed an approx 0.8C temperature increase since pre-industrial times mostly in two upturn periods 1910-1940, 1977-1998, other periods being essentially flat.

In fields like medicine and climatology that have strong effects on what people in society decide to do (get certain screenings done, spend money on expensive treatments, reduce carbon output), aside from doing research and convincing other trained scientists that their results are correct, scientists have some role in communicating these results to the public.

Carbon Footprint A carbon footprint can be defined as the total sets of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person.

The Average Carbon Footprint in the United States vs. World - The average U.S. household carbon footprint is about 50 tons CO2e per year.

The single largest source of emissions for the typical household is from driving (gasoline use). Transportation as a whole (driving, flying & small amount from public transit) is the largest overall category, followed by housing (electricity, natural gas, waste, construction) then food (mostly from red meat, dairy and seafood products, but also includes emissions from all other food), then goods followed lastly by services. Last but not least the use of inefficient air-conditioning systems and the waste of electric energy.

The carbon footprint of U.S. households is about 5 times greater than the global average, which is approximately 10 tons CO2e per household per year. This makes the US the largest For most U.S. households, the single most important action to reduce their carbon footprint is driving less or switching to a more efficient vehicle.

An interesting presentation of Christopher C. Seeley at the Centara Grand Skal Meeting showed how much energy could be saved through intelligent systems such as solar power, heat pumps and LED lights.

The Centara Grand is a perfect example of environmental responsibility with the separation of waste , application of solar energy , heat pumps and recycling waste water.

In future editions of APPROACH we will be reporting about Environmental responsibilities and how households can contribute towards making our Earth a better place and save household money at the same time.

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Trees of Thailand

The Miracle Tree Ricinus communis Miracle Tree Castor oil from the seeds he Miracle Tree (Ricinus communis) is the only species of the monotypic genus Ricinus, which belongs to the family of Euphorbiaceae.

The best known use is, as an indigestible laxatives against constipation or to accelerate defecation. The effect is two to four hours after ingestion of approximately 10 to 30 milliliters of castor oil. Some compounds of the oil act already after 10 to 20 seconds. The actual active substance is ricinoleic acid, a C18 fatty acid, is released in the small intestine by endogenous lipases (fat-splitting enzymes). Through the collection of water in the intestine an enlarged and softened stool volume , is produced and thus the laxative effect. In addition, the released ricinoleic acid leads to irritation of the intestinal mucosa, which also produces a laxative effect.

In connection with the use of the oil of castor bean seeds

as a renewable energy source, the miracle tree is therefore also called castor plant from the industry and the media.

In temperate climates the plant grows as an annual herbaceous plant in the tropics as a perennial plant.

The plant is vigorous and is in ideal conditions within three to four months to five meters high. In tropical climates they reached after several years of growth heights of up to 13 meters and forms a woody stem.

The alternating leaves are standing 30 to 70 inches tall, shiny, green (in some varieties reddish to deep purple), have long petioles and are five to eleven palmate shaped (Peltatum).

The miracle tree blooms from August to October.

The unisexual flowers are inconspicuous and green yellow.

In the upper half of the inflorescence only the red stamps to discerning female flowers are formed, in the lower half only the male flowers with their distinctive yellow stamens. Red-brown capsule fruits Are formed, studded with soft spines, with reddish brown-marbled, bean-shaped seeds.

Externally, castor oil is applied for the treatment of warts and ringworm Plastics production and chemical industry By far the most important application is the use as a natural polyol for polyurethane(PU) plastics. Castor oil is the only available vegetable oil in large quantities, which has by nature the required OH-functionality, to react with di-or polyisocyanates to form polyurethane polymers. The applications are PU foams (e.g. upholstery and mattresses, construction foams), casting resins (e.g, electrical encapsulation), adhesives and many more.

The miracle tree bears abundant fruits, called “castor beans� which are reminiscent of a fully sucked tick. Along with its rapid growth, this leads to the fact that the plant is considered as an invasive species (neophyte).

Even as a raw material for linoleum flooring, paint and varnish production, castor oil is used as a softener in the plastics industry as well as lubricants.

In the cosmetics industry it is used as raw material for lipsticks, shampoos and other cosmetics.

In the model and motorsport, castor oil is added as lubricating component to the fuel of two-stroke engines. Combustion of such two-stroke mixtures produces a characteristic odor.

This plant is native to northeast Africa and the Middle East. As a cultural refugee, it has now spread to all tropical areas, also to Thailand.

The specie loves a sunny, warm and windless area . The soil should be humus and nutrient rich and well drained. While good water supply promotes growth, but once it has established , it is no longer mandatory since the plant tolerates drought periods.

Castor oil - The viscous, clear to yellowish castor oil, (also ricin oil, pharmaceutical name: ricini oleum, formerly; oleum ricini Castoris) is pressed cold from the seeds of the plant (oil content of about 40 to 50%), it consists of 70 to 77 percent of triglycerides of ricinoleic acid. In contrast to the seed, it is non-toxic. In addition to its medical application, it is used in a mixture with methanol for the lubrication of internal combustion engines in models (Nitro engines).

Ricin is one of the most potent, naturally occurring toxins in general, and also very easy to produce. Since it also acts via the respiratory tract, it has been tested by armies on its use as a chemical warfare agent. Its use, however, discarded and destroyed all relevant inventories, especially since it is difficult to disperse as an aerosol and more suitable for attacks on individuals, then of mass killings. Ricin is documented in Paragraph 1 of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) listed containing the poisonous toxins, and at the same time in the last version of the Organic and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC).

Ricin - The seed coats of the miracle tree are very poisonous because they contain the toxic protein ricin, a lectin.

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The miracle tree is a popular ornamental plant, especially as it is vigorous and of a exotic look. Ideal location in the garden is a hotbed, or any other non-shady spot. If small children or toddlers are in the house - be aware, due to the poisonous fruits.

Use of castor oil - Medical application - The use of the miracle plant as medical and oil plant has been documented already around 1552 BC in ancient medical text, the ancient Egyptian Ebers Papyrus, testified, also seeds of the plant have been found in Egyptian tombs.

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The ricin content in the seeds of the tree is about 1 to 5 percent.

At an oral intake of ricin already a level of 0.25 milligrams can be fatal, which corresponds to a few seeds. Ricin dissolves while in water, but is fat insoluble, and therefore not included in the castor oil. During pressing of the seeds the poison thus remains in the pomace.

Ricin is currently under review due to its cytostatic, i.e growthinhibitory effect on cancer cells for use in tumor therapy.

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FINANCIAL NEWS

The Eurozone’s Struggle for Survival DO POLITICIANS SPEND MORE TIME WORRYING ABOUT THE EUROZONE?

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hat actually caused the Eurozone crisis?

What happened? - Italy was the worst offender. It regularly broke the 3% annual borrowing limit. But actually Germany along with Italy - was the first big country to break the 3% rule.

France followed. Spain’s government also has the smallest debts relative to the size of its economy. Greece, is in a class of its own.

It never stuck to the 3% target, but manipulated its borrowing statistics to look good, which allowed it to get into the euro in the first place. Its waywardness was uncovered two years ago.

The eurozone has agreed a new “fiscal compact” - Eurozone parliaments are in the process of ratifying a tough set of rules - insisted on by Germany - that will limit their governments’ “structural” borrowing .

The pact, which will come into force once 12 out of the 17 Eurozone member states have checked and ammended it, will also limit their total borrowing to 3%. These rules are supposed to stop them accumulating too much debt, and make sure there won’t be another financial crisis

So what really caused the crisis? - There was a big build-up of debts in Spain and Italy before 2008, but it had nothing to do with governments. Instead it was the private sector - companies and mortgage borrowers - who were taking out loans.

In 1997 when the euro was being set up, they agreed to exactly the same 3% borrowing limit,. The “stability and growth pact” was insisted on by German finance minister Theo Waigel.

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FINANCIAL NEWS Interest rates had fallen to unprecedented lows in southern European countries when they joined the euro. And that encouraged a debtfuelled boom. All that debt helped finance more and more imports by Spain, Italy and even France.

Meanwhile, Germany became an export power-house after the Eurozone was set up in 1999, selling far more to the rest of the world (including southern Europeans) than it was buying as imports.

That meant Germany was earning a lot of surplus cash on its exports. And guess what - most of that cash ended up being lent to southern Europe.

But debts are only part of the problem in Italy and Spain. During the boom years, wages rose and rose in the south and in France.

But German unions agreed to hold their wages steady. So Italian and Spanish workers now face a huge competitive price disadvantage.

Spain and Italy are now facing nasty recessions, because noone wants to spend. Companies and mortgage borrowers are too busy repaying their debts to spend more. Exports are uncompetitive. And now governments - whose borrowing has exploded since the 2008 financial crisis savaged their economies - have agreed to drastically cut their spending back as well.

Eurozone Crisis Timeline

Cutspending and they are pretty sure to deepen the recession.

Unemployment (already over 20% in Spain), may push wages down to more competitive levels. Even so, lower wages will just make people’s debts even harder to repay, meaning they are likely to cut their own spending even more, or stop repaying their debts. And lower wages may not even lead to a quick rise in exports, if all of your European export markets are in recession too.

Indeed, this loss of competitiveness is the main reason why southern Europeans have been finding it so much harder to export than Germany.

To sum it up: government borrowing - which has ballooned since the 2008 global financial crisis - had very little to do with creating the current Eurozone crisis in the first place, especially in Spain. Greece’s government is the big exception . So even if governments don’t break the borrowing rules this time, that won’t necessarily stop a similar crisis from happening all over again.

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Don’t cut spending and you risk a financial collapse.

The amount you borrow each year has exploded since 2008 due to economic stagnation and high unemployment. If your economy looks to be chronically uncompetitive within the euro, markets are liable to lose confidence in you - they may fear your economy is simply too weak to support your ballooning debt load.

Meanwhile, other European governments may not have enough money to bail you out and the European Central Bank says its mandate doesn’t allow it to. And if they won’t lend to you, why would anyone else?

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THAI ECONOMY A BIG WORRY

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hailand’s political turmoil is wreaking greater damage on the economy than analysts had estimated, raising the stakes for leaders of the nation’s two main political camps to reach an accommodation.

percent. Total investment may fall 1.3 percent this year from an earlier prediction of a 3.1 percent increase, it said.

Gross domestic product shrank 0.6 percent in the three months through March from a year earlier, the National Economic & Social Development Board said in Bangkok today, compared to the median estimate for a 0.4 percent expansion in a Bloomberg News survey of 23 analysts.

Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy has survived coups, natural disasters and downturns in the past.

However, overseas sales slipped in two of three months this year, while consumer confidence slid for a 13th straight month in April.

Thai production and tourism have been damaged by months of unrest, as opponents of ex-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra mounted public protests and legal challenges that succeeded in removing her from office.

Today’s report raises pressure on leaders from both sides to find a settlement, with no election date yet agreed to provide a government with a mandate.

Consumption fell 2.1 percent last quarter from a year earlier, while investment dropped 9.8 percent, today’s data showed. Manufacturing slipped 2.7 percent, and construction slumped 12.4 percent.

Exports Slide

“As of now, it does seem that the growth momentum is going to remain fairly weak,” said Rahul Bajoria, a Singapore-based economist at Barclays Plc. “The second half is at risk of starting on a much weaker footing” as the political uncertainty persists, with a risk of slipping into a technical recession in the first half of the year, he said.

“The prospect of government expenditure remains bleak” and with businesses also unwilling to commit to new investment, the economy may expand less than 2 percent this year, he said.

The Thai baht was little changed at 32.49 against the U.S. dollar as of 10:57 a.m. local time. It is one of the worst performers in the past six months among 11 widely traded Asian currencies tracked by Bloomberg. The benchmark stock index is the only major one in Southeast Asia to have declined in the same period.

The state planning agency today cut its expansion forecast for this year to 1.5 percent to 2.5 percent from a range of 3 percent to 4 percent earlier, and lowered the export growth estimate to 3.7 percent from 5 percent to 7

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Styled like a less-elaborate dartboard, it makes a perfect target for honing your key-tossing skills, so you can impress the girls with accurate throws every time you have them over. You can even turn it into a competition with family and friends, placing wagers on who can toss closer to the bullseye.

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MOTORING

Super M ax i ScooterS 2014 UPGRADE FROM A MOTORBIKE FOR MORE COMFORT.

Piaggio X10 350 Executive Piaggio’s biggest current maxi scooter (three-wheelers aside), the X10 350 offers a reasonable 33.3hp from the 330cc single-cylinder engine, and its light, at 200kg dry. That helps it accelerate as quickly as bigger scooters. It will cruise at over 70mph and do over 80 flat out. There’s 52 litres of under-seat space, although whether two helmets will fit in there depends on the helmet brand. It’s comfortable, provides very good weather protection with that huge front end, and has combined ABS and heated grips as standard. Power: 33.3hp

BMW C 650 GT

Honda Silver Wing

Sometimes a model that hasn’t significantly changed for a while can be

The C 650 GT has the same engine and chassis as the C 600 Sport but

one of the best buys in its class, because the price has stayed low. Honda’s

feels completely different, with more leg room and considerably more bulk.

Silver Wing is a perfect example. With updated and new maxi scooters

It’s not sporty but it’s the classiest-feeling maxi scooter on the market, with

hitting the market, including Honda’s own Integra, you could almost forget

an electric screen that glides and tilts. In Highline form, with heated grips and

about the Wing. But you’d be wrong to. It remains a very good package,

seat, it’s the most luxurious. Unlike some maxi scooters, its parallel twin engine

with 55 litres of under-seat storage – more than the Burgman – 49bhp

produces a bit of a growl, reminding you there’s some internal combustion

from its parallel-twin 582cc engine, excellent weather protection, a

going on in there somewhere. BMW says it has the largest storage capacity in

reasonably low weight of 238kg and ABS as standard. And the best part is

its class. In reality, despite having less outright volume, the Burgman’s under-seat

it only costs £6,649 on the road. For a Honda. Power: 49bhp Price Not

compartment is better shaped to easily accept two open-face helmets. Still, the

Available . Probably around THB 500,000

C 650 GT is like a VIP tour bus with a toilet and a V10 engine. ABS is standard.

Power: 60bhp. Price THB 550,000

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MOTORING Suzuki Burgman 650 Executive ABS

BMW C 600 Sport

The much-underrated ‘Burger Van’ is in fact a highly accomplished machine,

The C 600 Sport is more powerful and faster than our top-ranked TMAX

and competitively priced for a maxi scooter, with electric screen and heated

(below). Not quite as engaging to ride because of its extra bulk (it weighs

grips and seat all included in the standard price. All common preconceptions

249kg to the Tmax’s 217), it still runs the Yamaha a close second as the

about it are wrong. It is fun. It can filter, thanks to the electric folding mirrors.

most fun you can have on a maxi scooter. It’s also better equipped, with

It does handle, at least as well as anyone could reasonably expect a 277kg

a manually adjustable screen (the TMAX’s requires tools) a power socket

step-thru to, and better than some motorcycles offering similar comfort. Hello

and a clever expandable under-seat storage compartment, providing

Honda Deauville. It’s got two twist-and-go modes – ‘Drive’ and ‘Power’ – and

space for one full-face helmet in transit and two while parked. That’s

in the latter feels surprisingly brisk. There’s also a semi-automatic mode using

the theory. In practice it takes BMW full-face helmets but struggles to

buttons on the left bar to make clutch-less gear changes. Three (count them)

accommodate some other leading brands. The Highline version comes

glove boxes, a 12-volt power socket and 50-litres of under-seat storage make

with heated grips and seat for an extra £750. That’s one expensive warm

it incredible easy to live with. It loses out to the C 650 GT because it doesn’t

arse. ABS is standard. Power: 60bhp Price THB 495,000

have quite the same air of class about it, the engine purrs rather than growls and it threatens to get a bit wobbly in high-speed turns. It is cheaper though.

Yamaha TMAX

It’s also one of the most economical big scooters, achieving 57mpg to the C 650 GT’s 51. Try one before buying the Beemer. ABS is standard (there’s a clue in the name). The latest, 2013 version has been criticised as having heated grips and seat which don’t get hot enough. There’s also the smaller Burgman 400 to consider.

Power: 54bhp Price: THB 550,000

Chinese Scooter – RIYA

The TMAX tops our list for the best reason any motorcycle or scooter can top any list: it’s the most fun. Not fun compared to other scooters; fun full-stop. There’s a more immediate throttle response than usual from twist-and-goes, accompanied by a gratifying bark if you get the optional £790 Akrapovic exhaust system. It’s nimble and light for a maxi scooter, at 217kg. The bars are angled like a sports bike’s (but so low they may foul your knees if you’re a lot over six foot). It’s not the most economical Low priced Chinese alternative - Quick Details : Place of Origin: Zhejiang,

(52mpg), practical or fastest maxi scooter in a straight line, but it’s

China (Mainland) - Brand Name: RIYA - Model Number: RY150T-39 -

beautifully balanced and addictive to ride. It is the closest thing there is

Engine Capacity: 150cc - Engine: 4 Stroke - Certification: EEC - wheel

to a genuine sports scooter. With 45.8bhp from the 530cc parallel twin

Material: Rubber tyre/Aluminum alloy hub - Brake: DISC - Body Material:

engine, it’s also suitable for A2 licence holders. Unlike most of the others

ABS / PP plastic - Max Speed: > 80km/h - Tank Capacity: 12L - Tire Size:

in this list, it doesn’t come with ABS.Yamaha also makes a younger brother

100/80-14 - Color: Black, Blue, Red, Yellow, Green, white .. Power 5.7 hp

to the TMAX, the X-MAX 400, as well as the Majesty 400.

– Price approx. THB 50,000

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MOTORING Kawasaki J300

Vespa GT 300 Super

I imagine the 14” front wheel and sharp steering angle are responsible for that, but one thing’s for sure, the J300 is eager to nip in and out of gaps. Helped in by the generous steering lock, helped out by the punchy 28hp 299cc engine.

The panels that run alongside the footboards near your heels are all painted. It initially looks smarter than black plastic, but scuff marks are already starting to appear in the paint.

Power : 28 hp. Price not available

Is it a maxi scooter? With a 278cc single-cylinder engine, limited under-seat storage and the windscreen a option, we admit it’s borderline. But it looks really cool, wears the badge of the world’s best known scooter marque and has ‘Super’ in the name. So we’re sold. With a claimed top speed of 82mph, it’s not going worry an SRV 850, but will cruise happily at an indicated 70 and accelerate briskly enough to overtake.

It handles well, with good stability at speed, it’s full of Italian charm, and on-the-road is the cheapest model in our list by a mile. Power: 22hp

Aprilia SRV 850

Honda NC700D Integra

You get the impression the creators of this machine were focussing too

The Integra is the least scooter-like scooter in our list, with a chain drive

much on whether it could be made and not enough on whether it should

and the same frame and chassis as Honda’s NC700 motorcycle range.

be. An 838cc V-twin engine in a scooter sounds like a fantastic idea to a

Honda markets the Integra as a scooter, so we’re giving them the benefit

schoolboy. In practice, there’s a reason other maxi scooters are parallel

of the doubt, but you could call it a motorcycle with leg shields. As such, it

twins. It leaves space for an under-seat compartment, a key argument

lacks some of the key benefits of a scooter. The under-seat compartment

for having a scooter in the first place. In the SRV 850, there’s a cylinder

is too small for any kind of motorcycle helmet, and the Integra is not a

in the way, and the compartment you get is tiny. It also feels all of its

step-thru - you have to swing a leg over it. But it’s competitively priced and

249kg, where other big scooters feel deceptively light because of their

technologically sophisticated. Where other big scooters have continuously

low centre-of-gravity. It has too-soft suspension and doesn’t handle. All

variable transmission systems, the Integra has a six-speed automatic gear

that said, it’s the world’s fastest production scooter in a straight line, with

box using Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission, including twist-and-go and

a genuine 114mph top speed. And all motorcyclists are still school kids at

semi-automatic modes. With its higher centre of gravity and bigger, 17-

heart, aren’t they? ABS is a option. Power: 76bhp . Prices around THB

inch wheels, it handles like a motorcycle. You might expect that to make

550,000

it better than the rest. In practice the Integra is… how can we put this delicately? Dull. ABS is standard. Power: 51bhp Price : THB 487,000

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Visas (typical fee charged by a law firm) Work permit (new) (1-14 days) THB 38,000 Visa extension (130 days) 28,000 857.97

ONE THING differentiates almost all Western business people that are successful in Asia, including Thailand. They’ve learned to see the culture of the country in which they’re a visitor from another viewpoint to their own.

Company registration (21 days) THB 5,500 per 1 million List 2 Alien business license (60 days) THB 40,000-500,000

For example, in Thailand, business is often based on first and on-going impressions, body language, common courtesies and attention to small details. Fitting in and collective ‘harmony’ are at a premium, as well as building long-lasting relationships and saving face (ie avoiding embarrassment) at all costs.

Accounting (1) Tax returns and VAT Accounting & Report THB 20,000 yearly Tax Rates depend on the turnover of the company.

A small company with a paid up capital of less than THB 5 Million with a Net Profit of less than THB 150.000 per month is exempted from Tax. Net profits over THB 150,001 but less than THB 1 Million Pay 15%. THB 1 Million but less than THB 3 Million – 25%.

Exceeding THB 3 Million - 30%

Thais still respect hierarchical relationships. Parents are superior to their children, teachers to their students, and bosses to their subordinates. Although women usually run the family finances and are increasingly visible in Thai business and government, unfortunately they still tend to be treated as secondary to men.

Personal income - up to THB 100,000/ Month– 5% - 100,001 to 500,000 – 10%.

THB 500,001 to TH 1,000,000 – 20%. Max Tax for over THB 4,000,000 – 37%

Of course there’s nothing wrong with getting to the point in business negotiations. However, in a country like Thailand it’s generally considered more appropriate to take these negotiations step by step, drawing in and referring to each person or department responsible for each aspect of the deal.

When all parties are fully convinced that their concerns are covered, the trust is built that ensures a long-term relationship.

Occasionally , you may be able to purchase an existing company at a favourable price.

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Inthira Rellstab from OPF café and restaurant on Memory Hua Hin, on the corner of Soi 51 recently opened an organic food and drink shop.

Conscious about health standards and alternative diets, Inthira dedicated herself to contributing towards improved health standards.

APPROACH was quite curious about the organic alternative as we hear so much about healthy and unhealthy food these days. However it seems that more of us are conscious about the genetically manipulated growths of crops which not only lose a lot of their nutritious value but are just simply unhealthy as they are grown under unnatural circumstances in an unhealthy environment.

Better for the environment - Organic farming reduces pollution and greenhouse gases released from food production by restricting the use of artificial chemical fertilisers and pesticides.

Wildlife protection - Organic farms are havens for wildlife and provide homes for bees, birds and butterflies. In fact, plant, insect and bird life is up to 50% greater on organic farms.

The definition of organic food is food which is produced using environmentally and animal friendly farming methods on organic farms. These methods are legally defined and any food sold as 'organic' must be strictly regulated.

Organic farming recognises the direct connection between our health and how the food we eat is produced. Artificial fertilisers are banned and farmers develop fertile soil by rotating crops and using compost, manure and clover.

Higher animal welfare - Organic standards insist that animals are given plenty of space and fresh air to thrive and grow guaranteeing a truly free-range life.

A Genetically Modified free diet - GM crops and ingredients are banned under organic standards. Choosing organic is an effective way to avoid GM in your diet.

Organic animals enjoy the very highest welfare standards – they are truly free range and have plenty of space and access to fields.

At OPF you can enjoy an organic meal or an organic coffee whilst different ciders are served as well. In addition, organically grown and produced produce and foodstuff is available. A glass of red or white wine will indulge your lunch or dinner.

Inthira, being an expert in this field can recommend products in your own language, provided it is limited to German – English and Thai. She grew up in Switzerland and runs her shop accordingly with Swiss precision and dedication.

Pay a vist to OPF and enjoy healthy dietary alternatives. The particulars are on the next page.

Why buy organic food? Find out about the advantages and benefits of choosing organic…

Food you can trust - You can be safe in the knowledge that hydrogenated fats and controversial additives like aspartame, tartrazine and MSG are banned under organic standards.

Most Thai food is made with MSG and loads of sugar. This causes diabetis and heart coronary disease.

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The Truth about Belly Fat THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BROWN AND YELLOW FAT

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sk anyone if they want more fat on their bodies and most likely the response will be a resounding “no way!” But before you shun the notion of added body fat, you may want to ask for clarification as to which color fat we are talking about here.

But before you crank up the AC in an effort to drop a few pounds, you’ll want to first hit the gym. Researchers also found that brown fat is more abundant in normal to underweight individuals, and more prevalent in women than men. However, this finding doesn’t sway researchers from investigating ways to increase brown fat content in all humans.

Yes, there is a difference between a fat’s color and its effect on your body. One color is responsible for the dreaded love handles, beer-bellies and thunder-thighs, while the other may just change the way you look at fat from now on.

A newly discovered hormone in lab rats, irisin, has been found to convert the dreaded white fat into calorie-burning brown fat.

In one study, areas of white fat in lab mice were converted to brown fat when irisin production was stimulated.

The “bad” fat we most often think of is white or yellow fat.

There’s no secret as to how we accumulate more of it or how to get rid of it. When we consume more than we burn, the excess calories are stored in our butts, thighs and bellies. However, researchers are learning more and more about the other type of fat present in our bodies: brown fat.

The key finding, however, was that irisin production and the mechanism by which the fat conversion takes place is stimulated by exercise. So while researchers and pharmaceutical companies are currently investigating ways to harness irisin’s power via synthetic drugs, you can create your own calorie-burning brown fat by simply hitting the gym.

Brown fat is most often found in animals that lack the ability to shiver. Human babies are born with a layer of brown fat as well, but much of this is lost as they grow and develop shivering capabilities.

This heat-providing fat consumes calories at a rapid rate to keep the body from going into hypothermia. It is brown in color thanks to increased cell mitochondria, which are often described as mini cellular energy factories.

The concept of brown fat and its ability to burn calories in an effort to keep the body warm is nothing new, as scientists have been well-aware of this mechanism in rodents for quite some time.

However, new research has found the presence of brown fat in adults, via the use of PET and CT scans particularly in the upper back, collarbone and shoulder area, along the spine and up the side of the neck. To see if the adult human brown fat worked along the same lines as rodent brown fat, researchers placed study participants in a chilled room to determine if the brown fat did indeed burn extra calories.

Participants with more brown fat began shivering at lower temperatures than those with less brown fat deposits, and while the brown fat was active, participants burned an extra 250 calories as compared to those with little to no brown fat.

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HEALTH & WELLNES

Benefits of Natural Products

by GMoss

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lthough it seems to be a mayor discussion these days with so many different opinions and new findings by scientists almost on a daily base, contradictions making all of us insecure , the fact remains that the healthiest food is still found on the trees and bushes next to your house.

When it comes to healthy food, we are not allowed to eat bread , French fries, mashed potatoes, sausages, processed cheese, cheese and so many deliciously life´s daily foods and products that make us happy. Happiness, than, it is proclaimed by cardiologists keeps blood pressure low and peace of mind makes us live longer. Nevertheless, I must agree that we could live a lot healthier without genetically modified grain, food colouring and sugar, sodium and other chemically enriched food.

We all know that eating plenty of fruits and veggies is an integral part of overall health and disease prevention. Whole foods such as fruits and vegetables are the best way to maintain and improve health while building a strong immune system.

Here are some daily, obtainable and if grown without pesticides or GMF chemicals, natural products that have advanced health benefits and obtainable in Hua Hin. Antioxidants such as Seaweeds Seaweed is one of nature’s most amazing super foods. It is one of the most nutritionally dense foods on earth and the most abundant source of minerals in the entire plant kingdom, filled with antioxidants, calcium and a wide range of vitamins – but that doesn’t even begin to tell the full story of how incredibly healthy this food is for us.

Seaweed is an extraordinary source of a nutrient that is missing in nearly every other food: iodine. It’s important to consume a healthy level of it in order to maintain a healthy thyroid.

Seaweed contains powerful antioxidants that offer anti-cancer properties and help to decrease inflammation in the body which contributes to all types of disease and illness, including arthritis, depression, celiac disease and asthma.

Which types of seaweeds can you enjoy daily? - Kelp - Kelp is the most readily available type of edible seaweed and the most common seaweed, found along ocean shores. In the store, you’ll usually find it in a dried form.

Soaking it for a few minutes makes it more pliable and edible. It can also be added directly to soups.

When buying seaweed, be sure to look for certified organic brands as seaweeds tend to absorb compounds that are found in the ocean where they’re grown. Buying organic will help ensure that they are grown and harvested in unpolluted waters that are free from potentially harmful substances.

Blueberries Fresh or frozen, wild blueberries are the #1 antioxidant fruit. Studies done on strawberries and raspberries found that there was no difference statistically in the antioxidant levels of fresh and frozen. The conclusion for the raspberry study was, “that freshly picked, fresh commercial, and frozen raspberries all contain similar levels of phytochemicals per serving.”

There is a growing body of research supporting the consumption of berry fruits on longevity and health. Well known for their powerful antioxidant capabilities, berries have been found to have direct impacts on the brain.

Other healthy Berries , Fresh or Frozen: Gooseberries, Blackberries, and Schizandra Berries

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Fennel Aiding digestive disorders. Herbs like fennel are considered carminatives, as they are known to contain oils that help to relax the stomach and help to stimulate the digestive system. This, in turn, aids in preventing the formation of gas. Fennel has long been used to relieve bloating, gas discomfort and flatulence, as well as to stimulate the appetite.

High fiber content. Fennel is rich in fiber, which is known to help decrease elevated cholesterol levels as well as to reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Folate and potassium. Fennel is an excellent source of folate, which is essential for transforming harmful homocysteine molecules into benign molecules. High levels of homocysteine are known to cause direct damage to blood vessel walls, contributing to strokes and heart attacks. Fennel also contains potassium, which helps to lower high blood pressure, further lessening stroke and heart attack risk.

Fresh Citrus Juices Oranges, tangerines, lemons and limes may be the first fruits you think of when hearing the word citrus. But this family of fruits contain several varieties including pummelos, ugli fruits, kumquats and more, each with their own unique blend of nutrients.

Incorporating citrus fruits into your diet will boost more than just your vitamin C load, which in and of itself provides numerous benefits, such as increased collagen production, antioxidant protection and anti-inflammatory activity Rather than spend money on the nutrientpoor processed variety, you can easily juice your own blends at home.

Citrus fruits add flavor to vegetable juices and since a little goes a long way, you won’t break that bank when purchasing your ingredients.

Ginger / Galangal Scientifically known as Alpinia galanga, galangal is also sometimes called Siamese ginger, blue ginger or Chinese ginger. Most everyone is familiar with the distinctive, spicy-sweet taste of ginger, but galangal remains a mystery to many of us who are not versed in Southeast Asian cuisine. Throughout Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, however, galangal has been used for both culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries.

Like ginger, galangal has anti-inflammatory properties, and may be beneficial to those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory, chronic illnesses. It is traditionally used to soothe stomach pain, stimulate appetite, curb nausea, motion sickness and diarrhea, and ease the pain of ulcers. Galangal contains a range of disease-fighting antioxidants, including flavonoids and vitamins A and C, and is a great source of iron.

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Teas

Rooibos ( Red Bush)

Green Tea

White Tea

Rooibos Tea, originating near Cape Town in South Africa, can help relieve diarrhea and cramps, ease nausea, stomach upset and indigestion, in addition to reducing inflammation and allergies.

Rooibos Tea is packed with Polyphenol Antioxidants which help fight free radicals which help slow the aging process, reverse visible signs of aging and protect against disease. These compounds also offer nerve relaxing properties that may even reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. It’s also believed to alleviate colic in babies, and as it’s completely caffeine free, it’s also safe for them to consume.

Green Tea Green tea leaves come from the Camellia sinensis plant, the same plant from which black teas are derived. The difference is, when the leaves are harvested, those that go towards making green tea are only withered and steamed, while black tea leaves are crushed and fermented to make various varieties, such as Earl Gray and Oolong. Among the benefits are potent antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties. Recent research has added further weight to the cancer-combating potential of green tea.

White Tea White teas are unfermented and made from very young tea leaves or buds that are steamed immediately after harvest, they naturally contain higher concentrations of catechins than other teas and also have more powerful anti-cancer properties as compares to more processed teas. White tea has also been shown to have greater antibacterial effects to help the immune system battle off infection as well as to prevent plaque by reducing the numbers of bacteria in the mouth. It also contains more of the amino acid L-theanine which provides a relaxing effect, helping to reduce stress, which in turn helps to strengthen the immune system even more.

There are definitely a wider selection of healthy Fruits and Vegetables, too many to mention on a few pages.

Always make sure when buying any natural products, salads , veggies, frozen or dried products that the plants trees ha¬¬ve not been treated with pesticides and are grown organically.

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hereas there is hardly a rougher sport than Rugby, even in a boxing ring you have only 1 xxxxRugby is a true masculine sport and from a opponent, spectator point of view , absolutely brilliant to watch. A lot more exciting than soccer and definitely more physical.

As we edit, mid May, the present results were : Blues 44 Sharks 22 Crusaders 40 Chiefs 38 Waratahs 39 Stormers 29 Bulls 26

Rugby World Cup 2015 To mark 500 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2015, tournament organisers England Rugby 2015 have today revealed plans for a Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour which will see the iconic Webb Ellis Cup travel to 15 countries across five continents as part of an international celebration of rugby. xxxx The tour, which is being delivered in partnership with Land Rover and DHL – two long supporters of the Game and Worldwide Partners of next year’s showpiece tournament – will visit a mixture of established and developing rugby nations in the build-up to RWC 2015.

Fans across the world can already purchase tickets for Rugby’s biggest event through locally appointed Official Travel Agents.

Probably still in contention as this magazine hits the printer are : Crusaders: With a couple of home games to play, the Christchurch franchise is ideally placed to launch a bid for its eighth Super title, especially with Richie McCaw back and looking like he's never been away.

Brumbies: The front-running Australian side have an exciting and confident Tahs snapping at their heels. The Brumbies will need to regroup a big loss to the Crusaders.

Chiefs: They've struggled with injuries to key players (most notably Aaron Cruden), which in turn has significantly impacted the team's normally reliable winning form. The Chiefs could find themselves in big, big trouble.

Sharks: The competition leaders have been convincing in South Africa, but their form on the road is less reliable. If the Sharks do get one over the Brumbies, they'll be hard to dislodge from the top spot come season's end.

Super Rugby round 12 done, seven to go. We’ve

seen enough of the teams now that we can make midseason(ish) report cards. But first, some observations: this year's Super Rugby has arguably been the most competitive since the competition's inception in 1996.

The minnows have risen and have wreaked havoc on pre-season predictions.

The Western Force and Reds' diametrically opposed positions on the table say it all. The Stormers, a team with a supposed impregnable defence long overdue for a maiden title, are in 14th place. And in the NZ conference, only a bonus point win separates 2014 champs the Chiefs from the last-placed Kiwi side the Blues.

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Waratahs: The Waratahs, sitting at 6-4 and second on the Australian conference, are very much genuine title threats.

The Tahs, alongside the Hurricanes, are why people watch Super Rugby. Brilliant ball-playing one day, LOL comic errors the next. Fans love it. The rest of the comp should be on red alert for Folau-centric attacking plays come the play-offs.

Cheika has form for this kind of subterfuge.

Western Force: We won't disrespect the Force and list them as dark horses. They're contenders and deservedly so. The Force, third in the Australian conference, will do it tough on the run home, but it's foolish to underestimate them.

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An argument that the game, in its present form, is unsafe for youngsters overlooks the core values of teamwork, enjoyment, discipline and sportsmanship it gives to those who play it.

Anyone who saw England versus Ireland now knows what a properly intense, toplevel game of rugby union looks like. Fierce, physical, lung-bursting, aggressive and bruising, not to mention fast, skilful and athletic. It is impossible to understate just how fit and committed the players have to be simply to survive until half-time, let alone the end of the xxxxx season.

for the best part of 40 years he could count the bad injuries he had personally witnessed on a rugby field on the fingers of one, admittedly slightly gnarled, hand. He had seen worse on cricket fields and as for winter sports, no one seemed to turn axxx hair watching all those skiers, snowboarders and skaters crashing in Sochi.

If there is a concern in rugby, he suggested to focus on those kids aged between 15 and 17 playing with youths slightly older, bigger and stronger than themselves. Some of them – when you factor in school, club and representative commitments, not to mention playing other sports and going to the gym – do appear to be placing an awful lot of strain on their developing bodies and already have the medical notes to prove it.

With the average participant getting bigger and faster, xxx the more upright nature of the hits in the modern game is also a definite issue. It is no coincidence that concussion is now a higher-profile issue than it used to be.

It is true that young bones and joints can take a pounding on a rugby pitch.

A former player, speaking as someone who suffered over half a dozen shoulder dislocations – which eventually required two operations – two broken wrists, a broken ankle, torn knee ligaments and plenty of damaged pride prior to a premature retirement at the age of 19, I felt vaguely qualified on the subject.

My final game, on a windswept park pitch in Edinburgh, ended predictably with yet another fracture. As the opposition were a bunch of medical students, I decided to ask for an early diagnosis before making the grim trudge to the Western General to have the bone reset. They went into a quick huddle before their captain emerged, looking slightly shame-faced. "Sorry, xxxxxxxxxxx mate," he muttered. "None of us have done that part of the course yet."

Rugby, helps to build character as well as fitness, is among the best of bonding activities and fosters a set of core values – teamwork, xxxxxx and sportsmanship – respect, enjoyment, discipline which will benefit its participants for life. The pleasure it gives to millions is indisputable, the sense of selfworth and belonging it gives kids of all backgrounds invaluable. The occasional fractured bone should not render all that invalid.

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A Day in the Life of a

PRO CADDY A TRIBUTE TO TED SCOT – BUBBA WATSON`S CADDY I

n golf, a caddy or caddie is the person who carries a player’s bag and clubs, and gives insightful advice and moral support.

A good caddy is aware of the challenges and obstacles of the golf course being played, along with the best strategy in playing it. This includes knowing overall yardage, pin placements and club selection.

“We’re like brothers, brothers that Mom and Dad left alone -and they left him in charge,” Scott says. “Sometimes I just want to punch him, but I love him. And I know he feels the same about me. But don’t let anybody else say anything bad about us.

We’ll go into battle for each other.”

Watson is an emotional golfer, and the presence of a calming influence alongside him has proved invaluable in his recent successes. Scott is an integral part of what Watson calls “Team Bubba,” and he’s been credited with bringing a new focus to one of the most naturally gifted golfers on the Tour.

Ted Scott - The fresh-faced 37-year old is one of the lucky ones.

Caddies for the top PGA Tour golfers can bring home as much as $250,000 a year in the modern game, traveling the world and taking a cut of everything their player earns along the way.

“It takes a long time to learn someone. And that’s the art of caddying -- you have to learn your player,” Scott says. All in all it sounds like a pretty good life being a PGA Tour caddy -- especially when your player is as relaxed a character, and as a good a player as Watson is.

“It’s changed a lot since I’ve been out here,” says Scott, who took his first job in 2000, and counts 2008 U.S. Ryder Cup captain Paul Azinger among his former employers.

“There used to be guys in the parking lot at tournaments, and you could pick up a bag. Now I’ve got friends who are great caddies and can’t get a job. You can earn a living out here, that’s what’s made the difference.”

Scott is one of the lucky ones, and he knows it. But while he and Watson have a friendship that’s the envy of his fellow caddies, he’s never in any doubt of who wears the pants in their relationship.

Scott’s player is the big-hitting Watson, and the 32-year-old American is doing better than most. He’s already won two PGA Tour tournaments in 2011, cashing checks for over $3 million and handing around 10% to his good friend on the bag.

“We love to hang out, and have a lot of common interests. But we knock heads too, and he’s in charge so I always have to submit,” he says.

The pair started working together in 2006, when their mutual friend Ben Crane introduced them at the PGA Tour’s weekly Bible study group. Watson agreed to give him a two-week trial and they’ve been together ever since.

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EDUCATION

English Language Education

“The future begins today!”

in Hua Hin HELPING THAILAND STRIVE TO IMPROVE ITS ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS.

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nita Hollis has taken over as the new owner of the Insight English language school. As the new principal, Anita is excited about the future of teaching English in Hua Hin and Cha- Am “Whether it is schools or the corporate sector, the importance of learning English cannot be underestimated, and we at Insight are only too pleased to provide affordable tuition in small groups or on a one to one basis, taught by professional native English speaking teachers”.

Anita Hollis Insight maintains a strong corporate presence with approximately 40% of their business coming from large and small companies who have a need for all types of English, ranging from a basic need to be able to communicate with foreigners in general situations through to advanced business skills such as presentation and negotiation.

The English language will become even more important as Thailand becomes a member of the Asean Block.

We also offer Student courses which include English development, IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC preparation for university, or to develop overall confidence in speaking English.

The Hua Hin and Cha Am schools offer the same quality of instruction, service and facilities as at Insight English Bangkok as well as specializing in English for the hospitality industry.

We have also established English programs for children from as young as 4 years old. “Building a strong foundation at an early age, means that children grow up with the view that English is a language they can learn easily as opposed to being a chore”.

Finally we offer assistance to overseas students who wish to study Thai or English, in obtaining education visa packages that allows them to study in this beautiful country for up to 3 years.

Insight English was established in September 2004 with the aim of providing the highest possible standard of English language tuition. Insight initially began as a corporate training company offering short courses, seminars and workshops in Bangkok and after success in this field Insight opened its first branch on the 3rd floor of CP Tower on Silom Road.

This was a relatively small school and was soon replaced with larger premises on the same floor of CP Tower.

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Are Kids watching too much TV ?

Is your child glued to the TV for hours every day? Do they rush home from school to play your favorite video game?

A lot of kids are hooked on TV and video games. Most kids get more than seven hours of screen time gaming or watching TV every day!

Too much TV and too many video games can be bad for their health. Here are five important reasons why TV and video game time isn't that good for you, and why you may want to start watching and playing less.

Watching commercials for soda, candy, and fast food on TV can make them want to eat foods that aren't good for them. These unhealthy foods also make you gain weight.

Is screen time taking over their life?

Don't let them watch TV or play video games for more than two hours a day max..

Try not to let them eat while they watch TV. Zoning Out in Front of the TV Can Make Kids Sad Too much TV can make them sad. The more TV they watch, the more depressedthey could feel.

TV takes away from time they can spend being active with their friends and family. It can make them feel lonely.

Do they sometimes cry during or after TV shows.

Watch shows that make them feel happy and good about themselves and are fun.

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ake-A-Wish Foundation is an United Nations accredited global children charity foundation and operates in 48 countries, granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

APPROACH MAGAZINE would like to contribute towards Make-A-Wish Foundation and raise awareness under

Thai and Foreign residents equally about the Power of A Wish. World Wish Day is a global marketing event, which kicks off on 29 April 2014 and runs through different activities until May 2014.

For more information on the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit www.facebook.com/thailandmakeawish

BECC – MANGO ORCHARD TOUR K I D S L E A R N I N G A B O U T M A N G O C U LT I VAT I O N

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ate last year the story book ‘The Magic Tree Doctor’, by Neil Ray was published with clear environmental messages woven into the story. To help illustrate the book children from the British Education Children’s Centre (BECC) in Hua Hin created drawings of the tree characters which included Nosy Tree, Clever Tree and Grumpy Tree.

It was a great success and they were recently invited by Innovative Eco Management to take a look at the whole process of mango production. The company were major sponsors of the book, and are the owners of a sizable plantation in Pranburi.

Leading the group around the orchard was CEO Astrid Bakker who gave a step by step account of how the mango went from the tree to the table.

Teacher Nancy Williamson led the party along with manager Khun Yui and assistant Khun Joy. It was a fascinating field trip which was full of purpose – how do you save water on an orchard of over 1,000 trees?, how do the mangos get picked?, what makes a good mango?… the answers were given by Astrid and plantation manager Arthur in an interesting but fun way.

‘Water, Astrid said ‘is such a precious commodity and we have to find ways of saving it - to help with this aim IEM often uses a special irrigation pipe which sweats water into the ground, rather than using sprinklers’.

In the market area, IEM re distribute to places such as Vietnam, Malaysia and China. So the company not only grows its own mangos but also provides a market service to farmers and buyers.

The trip ended with information about how bugs are dealt with and how the fruit is selected by size, weight and colour. As Astrid explained; ‘not all markets are the same, some countries like a sweet mango, whereas others prefer a more sour fruit’.

It was an ideal way for children to learn about water conservation and irrigation in a practical way, and understand the effect of good eco management can have on our food chain. But the main message was clear in that water has to be used effectively and efficiently.

The BECC School, situated in the Patravadi Vic Hua Hin park on Petchkasem road, just outside Hua Hin going South, also has a website: www.thebecc.com The full colour book ‘The Magic Tree Doctor’ is available by mail order for 119 Baht.

Order by email: neil.ray@hotmail.com

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Thailand and the Housing Market DESPITE A DRAGGING ECONOMY

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he condominium index, which increased modestly by 3.76% (1.82% inflation-adjusted), is actually a more relevant index, since condominiums are what Bangkok people tend to live in. The price index for townhouses rose by 6.17% (4.18% inflation-adjusted) to end-Q1 2014, and the residential land price index surged by 7.04% (5.04% inflationadjusted) Property demand has been soaring. The value of land and building transactions surged by 16.5% in 2013 to THB991.3 billion (US$30.6 billion), according to the Department of Land, Ministry of Interior.

Residential building licenses have risen by 12.8% in 2013 to 84,023 units, according to the Department of Land.

Condominium registrations surged 25.1% to 102,200 units.

New houses in Bangkok Metropolis, including apartments and condominiums, self-built houses, and housing projects, also increased by 5.6% to 131,954 units in 2013.

However so far, the Government Housing Bank (GHB) interest rate has been constant since May 2009, at 6.75%.

The BOT has released new rules in response to public anxiety that Thailand faces the risk of another property bubble, particularly in the condominium sector. The BOT has implemented some new rules.

The BOT’s new rules take effect in 2011 and 2012.

For condominium units under THB 10 million (USD330,300), bank loans must be limited to 90% of a home’s value, from January 1 2011 Low-rise housing loan-to-value (LTV) ratios are capped at 95%, starting January 1, 2012.

For larger loans, banks must increase risk weighting to between 75% and 100% of the loan value. At present, the risk weighting is set by the BOT for the property sector at 35%.

Real demand, exists for low-rise housing below THB 3 million (USD99,100), which accounts for 70% of the market, according to Housing Business Association (HBA) president Issara Boonyong. The remaining 30% of demand comes from investors, who buy homes to generate rental income. The 23,000 registrations of new condo units in the first nine months of 2010, compares with 29,000 registrations of lowrise residences, adds Boonyong.

Demand for residential projects is expected to grow by at least 7% in 2011 despite the BOT´s measures to control the property sector, says Thongma Vijitphongpun, chief executive officer of Pruksa Real Estate!

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Zara’s

CHALLENGE RATE SCALE:

Recipes

1/5 = easy and quick 2/5= simple 3/5= simple but takes effort/time 4/5= challenging 5/5=difficult and/or time consuming

Banana Recipes and Facts Tip: Use organic ingredients, free-range eggs and sea salt where possible as it is tastier, better for our health and the earth. Each ingredient that I have labelled organic has previously been found in Hua Hin as organic. Biodynamic, unsprayed, and chemical-free, are also good choices.

Banana Smoothie

Challenge Rate: 1/5 Serves 4 (1 glass each) You Will Need: • A blender • 6 ripe/overripe organic bananas • 1 tsp. cinnamon • 1 tsp. vanilla essence • 1 tbsp. organic honey/maple syrup • ¾ cup of organic milk • 1 cup ice

Here you will find two quick and easy recipes using bananas, with some interesting facts about this tasty fruit. Children will have fun with these recipes though adult supervision will be needed.

Blend all the ingredients together in the blender until thick and creamy. Pour and enjoy.

Banana Bread

Challenge Rate: 2/5

Ingredients: • • • • • • •

2 eggs 2 tsp. baking powder Pinch of sea salt 3 tbsp. rice bran oil 2 tbsp. butter 2 cups of organic spelt flour ¼ cup of organic maple syrup*

• A generous splash of organic milk • 4-5 ripe/over-ripe organic bananas, roughly chopped * Organic brown sugar or raw organic honey can substituted forall or part of the ¼ cup organic maple syrup.

Method: Preheat oven to 160˚ C (320˚ F).

Grease loaf pan with butter and lightly sprinkle some flour over the buttered area.

Sift flour, baking powder and sea salt into a large mixing bowl.

In a smaller bowl, whisk eggs together.

Mix maple syrup with eggs Add egg mix to the dry ingredients and combine with rice bran oil, butter and banana.

Pour a generous splash of milk (or as much milk as needed) to create a smooth but thick consistency.

Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan and bake for 35-45 minutes or until inserted skewer comes out clean.

Slice and butter to serve.

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Banana Facts: • The Thai word for banana is, gluai.

• Bananas originate from South East Asia.

• The word banana comes from Arab language meaning ‘finger’.

• Banana trees are considered the world’s largest herb.

• The trunk of a banana tree is actually banana leaves, tightly wrapped.

• India produces the largest amount of bananas per year.

• Bananas are rich in potassium and magnesium, and a fantastic source of energy.

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PUZZLE FUN!

Nine-Letter Word

Crossword

Find as many three or more letter words as you can with the letters in this box and then see if you can find the nine-letter word. Pronouns, plurals, suffixes and prefixes are not counted.

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10-14 words: very good.

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2. Coloured material that represents a country (4) 4. Awkwardly skinny and tall (5) 7. Type of bird with forked tail (7) 8. A group of 2 or more people working together (4) 9. Day before (3) 10. Not closed (4) 12. The product of photosynthesis (6) 14. Highest point (4) 15. Rhymes with tick (7) 16. Resolve (6) 19. Unsecured (5) 20. To replenish fluids (7) 21. Storage tower (4) 22. Neither here _ _ _ there (3) 23. Domestic female fowl (3) 24. Natural ability for something (5)

1. Polite (10) 2. Case or border surrounding a picture (5) 3. Word from the ’60s meaning exciting, fashionable (5) 5. Person who travels into space (9) 6. Asian country south of Saudi Arabia (5) 11. The _ _ _ of a storm (3) 12. Special date or event (9) 13. Name of character from F. Scott Fitzgerald novel (6) 17. Type of amphibian (4) 18. Come out of (6) 20. Listen to and take heed (4) 21. Female opera singer (4)

Where do spiders get their music?

On the web. * What kind of flowers grow on your face?

Tulips. * Why do cowboys sleep on the range?

Because there is no room on the refrigerator. * What did the gecko say after the cat bit its tail off?

Hey, I was attached to that!

Jokes courtesy of Ben Adcock.

Puzzle Fun! by Zara Adcock––For answers see page 86

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The Giant Bookworm Part Two Amelia

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s far as I am concerned, Reckwood Village is the precipice that civilisation hangs from. When the pedlar dropped me off at Reckwood’s orphanage I was lucky to find just two silver-linings. The first was that Reckwood was the kind of place where I could believe the unbelievable existed. A place where I could believe a fairy might grant me a wish or a giant may just eat Madame Cole, our horrid school teacher. In Reckwood, I was more abandoned than I had ever been in my whole life and whilst I was longing to be somewhere else, anywhere else, my imagination was my only escape.

The second silver-lining was only silver if you looked at it right: I got to sleep in the library. The orphanage only accepted me because Reckwood was where my father was from. They had no beds left and were going to make me squash up next to a girl named Orthella who had bad breath, which is probably the only reason she wasn’t already sharing a bed with one of the other girls. Instead, I volunteered to sleep on the library floor. The carpet was dying and probably full of bacteria, but it was quiet – very rarely did anyone else come to browse the dusty shelves – and stories help set my imagination loose too.

I had spent many nights falling asleep with a book on my lap cocooned in dreams of whimsy. I was always consciously aware that my dreams weren’t real. I knew if I saw a raspberry cake I knew I couldn’t allow myself to try a piece and feel the disappointment of tasting stuffy air. I knew if I dreamt of my parents that I wouldn’t be able to wrap my arms around them and smell Mama’s faint petitgrain perfume or feel Daddy’s callused hands. So when, that night, I smelt a stench worse than Orthella’s breath and Madame Cole’s underarms combined I knew that something was happening outside of my dreams. I tore myself from my cocoon and opened my eyes, sitting up slowly. I looked at the books, my makeshift bed – nothing was out of the ordinary. Then I noticed one of the library walls was missing and in its place was a gigantic hairy arm. I raised my eyes to meet wide giant sized eyeballs. “I knew giants were real.” I whispered. On hearing myself I snapped wide awake. How in all the seven-hundred and twelve villages…?

“Will the other villagers come for you?” The giant bellowed in a coarse voice.

“I doubt it. I doubt they’ll even know that I’m gone.” I clapped my hand over my mouth before I could say anymore. When I’m taken by surprise I blurt the absolute truth and don’t leave out one detail, including the bits best kept to oneself. Once, Madame Cole asked me during a geometry lesson what I was thinking about because it clearly wasn’t how to calculate the circumference of a circle. I told her, “About what kind of magic a leprechaun could do.” I got a whipping for that.

The giant sat down on a massive stool, three times as tall as the two storey orphanage. “I guess I’m past convincing you this is a dream now. So I’ll have to think of something else to do with you.”

Like, eat me? I wondered. My heart thundered. I could almost feel my rib bones snapping under the pressure. “We better get introduced, I’m Sal Tangit.”

“A-Amelia,” My teeth were chattering, that happens when I’m scared. “My name is Amelia.”

To Be Continued…

By Zara Adcock Can’t Wait Until The Next Segment? Go to the online home-page of The Giant Bookworm at www.zara-adcock.com/the-giant-bookworm.html

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Entertainment Review

KIDS & EDUCATION

Young Adult Fantasy Novels vs. Their Subsequent Films

by Zara Adcock

Nine times out of ten the book is better than the film. In fantasy novels, readers immerse themselves in the world created by the author/s. In their subsequent films, the disappointing factors are often plot changes and the lack of explanations that are provided in the book. Although nine times out of ten I will recommend you read the book first, in these cases, both are great works of art, wonder and quality entertainment.

PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS BY RICK RIORDAN Summary: When Zeus’ lightning bolt is stolen, Percy Jackson is the main suspect. Made to confront his true identity, Percy learns he is a demi-god and the son of Poseidon. Now Percy and his friends must go on a quest to find the lightning bolt before the wrath of Zeus is known to the world. But this quest is just the beginning…

Sub Genres: Urban Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery, Romance Themes: Friendships, Parental Relationships, Self-confidence, Mythology, Family Books: * * * * (4 out of 5 stars) Films: * * * * (4 out of 5 stars) The Percy Jackson films not only make sense, but are funny and adventurous stories stooped in Greek mythology yet set in the 21st century. My only complaint is that the actors could be more convincing. The stories, aimed at young male adults, are told in a relatable voice and are even more funny and adventurous.

THE THEIF LORD BY CORNELIA FUNKE Summary: Two orphaned brothers escape from their cold-hearted Uncle and Aunt to Venice – the magical place of their mother’s dreams – where they are taken in by a group of young thieves living in an abandoned movie theatre, and lead by the heroic ‘Thief Lord’.

Sub Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Crime, Urban Fantasy Themes: Home, Love, Friendship, Moral Ethics, Mystery Books: * * * * * (5 out of 5 stars) Films: * * * * (4 out of 5 stars) This story doesn’t immediately reveal its fantasy element – but there is something distinctly mystic about Venice, Italy, through the eyes of the homeless children. The book is a marvellous page turner and the film is a delight. Full of intrigue, wonder, and adventure, The Thief Lord is one of my favourite novels of all time.

HIS DARK MATERIALS/ THE GOLDEN COMPASS BY PHILIP PULLMAN Summary: Lyra and her daemon, Pan, live like rebels in Jordan College until bewitching Mrs Coulter asks Lyra to accompany her whilst travelling. Out into the world Lyra and Pan are struck into the heart of a dangerous conspiracy, involving kidnappers, the elusive ‘Dust’ and other universes only a stone’s throw away.

Sub Genres: Dark Fantasy, Adventure, Mystery Themes: Moral Ethics, Courage, Parental Relationships Books: * * * * (4 out of 5 stars) Films: * * * * (4 out of 5 stars) I saw the film (The Golden Compass) first which I later learnt destroyed the possibility of movies being made from the rest of the trilogy. But if you read Philip Pullman’s phenomenal masterpiece then you may wonder how the film industry would have taken the complex worlds and plot created to the screen. In this case, I prefer the film which I’ve always found to be literally wonderful, adventurous, and utterly brilliant. The books on the other hand, whilst incredibly awesome, are quite heavy with a bittersweet ending.

THE TWILIGHT SAGA BY STEPHENIE MEYER Summary: Unusual 17 year old Bella Swan moves to Forks, Washington (USA) to live with her father where she falls in love with Edward Cullen, an unusual vampire. To be together Bella and Edward have to overcome a series of obstacles including supernatural threats, heartbreak and the law.

Sub Genres: Urban Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Romance, Adventure, Action, Mystery, Crime/Murder Themes: Family, Love, Childhood/Adolescence/Adulthood, Individuality, Small Town Life Books: * * * * * (5 out of 5 stars) Films: * * * * (4 out of 5 stars) The films’ action, soundtrack, imagery, and humour combined make excellent viewing. However, unless you have read the books first, the films will leave a lot of questions unanswered. The novels are brilliant, sparkling gems. Don’t be put off by the vampire theme either – these vampires are a well-crafted, unforgettable and a charming surprise.

THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA BY C. S. LEWIS Summary: Narnia, the world visitable via magic rings, through wardrobes, and paintings, awaits those lucky enough to stumble upon it. Children of prophecies learn Narnia’s secrets and save the Narnians’ way of life from murderous and charming villains.

Sub Genres: Adventure, War Time England Themes: Honour, Adolescence, Moral Ethics, Trust Books: * * * * (4 out of 5 stars) Films: * * * * (4 out of 5 stars) The stories are detailed, long and meant for older readers. The films are lively adventures and highly enjoyable despite the lengthy battles. Narnia is a treasured classic all tend to love.

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Anantara Resort & Spa Baan Thalia 5 Course Italian Romance The passions of Italy with a choice of chef’s signature creations, for an evening of charming intimacy.

Saithong - 3 Course Sharing Seafood Journey.

Beach Bliss - Fine dining menu of refined Thai specialities or gourmet western cuisine with a sumptuous seafood barbecue.

Anantasila - Beach Resort Thai Night – Fridays 18:30 – 21:30 - Steak & Pasta Night – Saturdays 18:30 – 21:30.

Sunday Salads – Salad and Antipasti Bar - 18:30 – 21:30.

Banyan Resort Lemongrass Restaurant – Ossa Bucco – Massaman Curries - Sweet Love Desserts. Songkran April 13 Thai street food – complimentary glass of beer.

Casa Mia Pizzeria & Pasta Restaurant – Nongplub road (road out of Hua Hin towards Pala U). “Sincere love is love of food” - Jan “The owner”. Italian freshly made Pasta and Pizza creations.

Da Carlo Authentic Italian Restaurant – Naresdamri Road opposite Centara Grand Hotel Fine Italian dining – Large selection of international wines. Open for Lunch and Dinner.

Dusit Thani – Resort & Spa The Restaurant – International & Thai Cuisine – Daily San Marco – Mediterranean Favourites – Dinner only.

Ban Benjaron – Royal Thai Cuisine – 18:00 – 22:00 – Wednesday & Thursday Closed.

Hilton – Resort & Spa The Market – Theme Dinners White Lotus – Chinese Restaurant with stunning views of Hua Hin Chai Had - Thai and Seafood Restaurant Beer House - Cowboy Nights with Sexy Cowgirls The Cellar – Tapas – Spanish Wines Aqua Pool Bar – Poolside Burgers, Hot Dogs & Satays Sky Bar – 17th Floor Cocktails with Funky Beats Milestones – Cocktail Lounge with Life Music

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin & THE BARAI Figs Restaurant - International Dining Talay Thai Restaurant –Thai Cuisine with Catch of the Day. McFarland House – Casual Beachfront Dining, overlooking the Gulf of Siam.

You & Mee Poolside Restaurant – Asian Noodles and Western Favourites.

Intercontinental Resort & Spa Pirom Restaurant features authentic Thai cuisine.

Felicita - Dining and wood fired oven Pizzas.

Azure Beach Grill All day dining with great views from the rooftop.

The Lee La bar All day drinks and light snacks pool side.

Magic Balloon – Pala U Road Top of The Hill Russian, Western and Italian specialities. Fresh Pizza & Pasta from Pizza King Khun Peter. Take a ride in the Magic Balloon up to 100 Meters above Hua Hin for 360° Views.

“New” - Gastro-nomia by La Grappa on 214 Petckasem Rd, Soi 84- next to Villa Market The First Take-Away Delicatessen Shop in Hua Hin - The Best Place for Excellent Take-Away Italian Food, Large Wine Selection and Scandinavian Speciality Products!

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Prime Steakhouse Soi Kanjanomai – Town Centre – between Hilton road and Pool Suk road next to Thipurai City Hotel. Best Steaks – Sirloins – Filets - Wagyu . Awarded by Thailand Tattler.

Reef Deli by Amari Kao Takiab road, a few steps south of Chikada Market.

Homemade gourmet cuisine with fresh bakery and pastries and over 100 different wine labels backed with soothing Jazz music. A laid back Respite Deli & wine lounge Rocks restaurant Cape Nidhra Hotel – Petschkasem Rd opposite weekend market. Fine Dining awarded restaurant by Thailand Tattler.

Sheraton - Resort & Spa Luna Lanai Seafront Bar & Restaurant March through April, “Sizzling Platter Promo.

InAzia Restaurant - Thai, Japanese and Indian favourites such as Tuna Sashimi, Seared Tuna Loin on Pineapple Fried Rice, Tom Kha Tuna.

Sundara Lounge - Chocolate desserts made from Felchlin Chocolate from Switzerland.

The Bubble Infused flavours from the Far East blended with the style and sophistication of the West. At Baan Ing Phu extraordinary villas – road to Black Mountain – 207 Moo 7 The Living Room Bistro – Soi 51 Sipping by the beach - Happy hour 18:00 – 19:00 buy 1 get 2 any cocktails.

Zab Wer – Soi 112 Wednesday Closed - Soi 112 just before the 1st floating market.

All day breakfast – Lunch & Dinner – Isan and Western Food.

Lamb Shank, Beef , Pork or Chicken Roasts with Potatoes and veggies of your choice.

Editor’s Note: Children under the age of 6 years are usually free and youth from 6 – 12 pay half price.

However check with each outlet as different Resorts may have different options.

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Kids Dig in, Parents Chill Out

WHERE TO TAKE YOUR KIDS FOR A DAY OF FUN AT THE RESORTS.

Kids Clubs and Promotions at the resorts in Hua Hin. Sheraton Hua Hin - StarClub

Hilton Resort Hua Hin

Specially crafted to engage our young guests, the club is housed in a colorful, cube-shaped building. Situated on the ground floor, opposite the main building, it is equally vibrant indoors, where bright hues appear on the walls and tables—and in the designated play area, which is populated with plenty of toys, cartoon books, and more.

Outdoors, a playground allows kids to run freely or play on the climbing wall, three trampolines, wooden slide, sandbox, or swings.

Next door, the 30-centimeter-deep StarClub Kids’ Pool ensures the little ones stay cool in the tropical heat and practice their first strokes.

The children are always supervised by our well-trained associates.

The club is available to children ages four to 12 years old and meal plans are available.

Organized Children´s activities and games. Baby sitting service and a children´s play ground in the Kidzone. The youngsters can have their own dose of fun at Kidz Paradise. This fully-supervised kids’ zone is open for children between 4 to 12 years old. Located at the Mezzanine Floor, this enjoyable place offers a variety of toys, board games and play stations.

Kidz Paradise also offers outdoor entertainment (in or out of the swimming pool) including games such as: bamboo run at the pool, nail painting, sandy pictures, hat making and sculpture painting. You won’t run out of things to do.

Novotel Hua Hin

Amari Hua Hin

Novotel hotels have designated modern and colourful play areas for your children. Novotel has formed a partnership with Kapla who manufacture simple and fun construction toys. Children can safely create endless structures helping to develop imagination and creativity. Kapla building planks are made from 100% natural pine from ecologically managed forests. An individual playstation cubicles!! They have a cot room with 3 cots for newborns! Free internet in the rooms and by the pool/reception area. Kid’s slide was also fun and not too deep. You can also leave the kids at Kid’s World while you go and do shopping in Hua Hin. Sign them in and then collect them when you are ready, you can even pre order their lunches, sign them to your room. They have a lovely lawn area where you can play football which is fun for kids of all ages.

The Amari provides a lovely Kids Club where smaller children are entertained with drawing and pklaying several age related games whilst parents may enjoy a glass of wine at the Shoreline or Amari Reef Deli.

Kids can either play with a multitude selection of toys and older kids may play video games on a large screen or watch a cartoon.

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HU A HIN KIDS CLUBS

Hyatt Hua Hin

Evason – Paknampran Pranburi

The resort has introduced a number of special touches for the young ones, to make their stay fun and enjoyable. Camp Hyatt is one of the highlights of these special touches. Camp Hyatt is a programme featuring cultural and educational activities and programmes for children aged between four and twelve years old who are on holiday at the resort. Parents can enjoy any of the resort’s facilities knowing that their children are being cared for by our friendly childcare staff. Children can enjoy either a half-day or full day programme. A children’s menu for lunch and refreshments is also available.

A Professionally managed kids’ club, with its own swimming pool, keeps children entertained all day. The emphasis at Just Kids! is on mind challenging activities, adventure games, and making learning experiences fun. Closely supervised “sleepovers” are arranged nightly to give parents the Resort to themselves.

Holiday Inn Hua Hin Holiday Inn Resort is heaven for children, and a blessing for parents. We’ve so much for the kids that Mum and Dad have the freedom to enjoy their own vacation. Newly re-invented, our Kids’ Club is designed to keep the youngsters happily and safely amused entertained all day long.

Following a railway motif depicting a ride from the mountains to the sea, the Club has four zones offering TV, X Box, art and crafts and games. Outside are two dedicated kids’ pools, complete with slider, water cave, water guns and whale and turtle statuary. For the teens, there is Club 12, a “parentfree zone” with Internet access, Play Station, DVD player and karaoke corner.Throughout, qualified staff provide supervision and coordinate activities.

Centara Grand Hua Hin At Camp Safari, we want all kids aged 4 through to 9 to participate in as many activities as possible.Your Camp Safari Card has a number of adventures you must complete in order to receive your sticker.

Once you have completed them all, we will give you a special prize.

Don’t worry kids if you don’t have enough time during your stay with us, you can continue next time you stay with us at Centara Hotel & Resorts and visit any of our Camp Safari. The E-Zones offer the best and latest in entertainment, they are designed to provide a separate environment for teenagers alike to play and relax. E-Zones include the latest video games available on Playstation, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii.

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