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Approach Magazine Thailand Issue 47 : December 2016
ISSUE 46 : DECEMBER 2016
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HOME DECOR
VINYL FLOORING
Hat Yai & Koh Lipe
Seaside Brunch at PUTAHRACSA
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Editor in Chief Gerard Mosselman Regardless of the main mourning period slackened on November 14th, Hotels and Event companies showed further respect by sticking to the 100 days. Internationally there is news with the handing over of the US presidency to Mr. Trump. Let’s give him the benefit of the doubt as barking dogs hardly bite and we are all in for a bit of change as the world is indulged in a lot of atrocities and terrorism.
Office Manager Pimwee P. (Kob) Graphic Office Thaiso Media ™
Surely tourist number have not fallen in Thailand and the authorities show increased movement in comparison to last year. However is the purchasing power of our eastern neighbours any comparison to western tourists? I doubt it. Hotel occupancies have dropped in comparison to the same period last year. So where are all those tourist staying? Mind you, total tourism is composed of foreign visitors and Thai weekenders. The Bluport Mall is amazingly large and according to some shop owners, well visited, not only during weekends. Sadly there is no Homepro similar warehouse. Annoying is the fact that some restaurants add 10% service tax and 7% VAT to their published prices which increases the cost of their food by 17%. Sizzler and Burger King do not. Food courts are superb as my favourite Duck meat is available ! Our deep appreciation goes out to our advertisers and loyal readers. We hope to be able to serve you in 2017 as well. APPROACH wishes its readers happy festive days, whatever your believe may be. Peace on earth among mankind is more important than economic growth.
Yours Truly GMoss
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Contents
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Around Town
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Thai Nature
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Kids & Education
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Music
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Home & Garden
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Motoring
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Hua Hin Culinary
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Home Decor
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Coolest Gadgets
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Travel in Thailand
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Money Affairs
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Sport
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Events & Festivals
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Thai Legal
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Coolest Gadgets
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Social & Hotel News
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Financial
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Entertainment
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L'Ambiance
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Health & Wellness
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AROUND TOWN
Hua Hin - The seaside town of Hua Hin serves as a popular coastal retreat for Bangkok residents and international
tourists. Built for leisure, the town offers scenic and challenging golf courses, an abundance of relaxing spa resorts, and a range of theme and water parks and playgrounds. Most visitors in Hua Hin have come to enjoy the sun and sand, heading out into the waters to try water sports or sticking to the land to enjoy beach sports. There are plenty interesting shops and multiple eateries, waterparks and nature surrounding.
Bakery & CafĂŠ Paris
Mr. Mon Restaurant on 112
A very cozy and comfortable place, on the middle of the Soi 102 which is growing up and improving so fast. Great selection of real hand-made bread, pastry’s and cakes with coffee.
Mr. Mon on Soi Thai & Western dishes very tasty and at very reasonable prices.
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AROUND TOWN
Hua Hin 99 Cafe Located on the connecting Soi between Soi 94 and Soi 88 just before the Food Court, Café 99. Excellent Sunday Roasts & Western Breakfasts. Very affordable. Soon Mexican food !
Clay Works 3-D Art Learning Center
Clay Works delivers “Unlimited Fun, Learning Experience” through structured 3-D art curriculum, together with innovative Clay Works clay as teaching medium, in our fun-filled learning centers, for children of age 3-15 years old. Our child-centered curriculum is developed by Clay Works Academy, including exclusive incorporation of Disney characters into course syllabus, bringing upon students friendly delightfulness. Equally exciting is our Disney-theme decorated centers, where imaginative dreams turn into “FUN-tastic” experience for each child. The new branch of Clay Works @ 1st Floor BLÚPORT Hua Hin Resort Mall. Mon - Fri : 10.30 - 19.30 Sat-Sun : 10.00 - 20.00 Telephone : 098-318-2863
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MUSIC
HIS MAJESTY & His Music
King Bhumibol Adulyadej
An accomplished musician and composer
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t has been said that King Bhumibol Adulyajej’s genius and passion for artistic pursuits can be traced back to his father, H.R.H. Prince Mahidol of Songkla. In matters of music, His Majesty had shown a natural aptitude for it since his early childhood. During his stay in Lausanne as the royal younger brother, he took up various musical instruments and studied music with great dedication. In the early stages of his music education, the King rehearsed and learned by notation and concentrated on classical music exclusively for about two years. In so doing, he opted for the wind instruments, particularly the saxophone and clarinet. Afterwards, he switched over to playing jazz music which gave him more freedom at improvising, as befitting his preference for fast, exciting jazz beats. His Majesty began to compose songs in earnest when he turned 18 years old, and the person who both encouraged him and became his inspiration was none other than his royal brother King Ananda Mahidol. In April 1946, King Bhumibol Adulyadej composed his first-ever song, a blues, under the title of “Candlelight Blues.” But he had yet to go public with it, feeling that he still needed to polish the tune for better effect. As a result, the first royal song released to the Thai public was “Love at Sundown”. A man of energy and initiative, His Majesty King Bhumibol always found time and opportunities to make music and shared his musical passion with all concerned. His Majesty composed more than 48 songs, ranging from blues, jazz and popular dance tunes to patriotic anthems and New Year celebrations Internationally, His Majesty’s compositions have been featured by world-class orchestras at concerts on various important occasions, such as the Madrid Classical Orchestra of Spain, NHK Band of Japan, and Broadway theaters in the United States. During his 1960 state visit to the United States of America, His Majesty encountered many an opportunities to stamp his musical virtuosity diplomatically. In New York, he had great fun on the saxophone when he jammed with Benny Goodman on the clarinet, a renowned jazz king and band leader. Among his best known compositions: Candlelight Blues ( Saeng Thian) – Love at Sundown (Yam Yen) – Falling Rain ( Sai Fon) - Near Dawn (Klai Rung) – Sweet Words ( Kham Wan) among many others.
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Authentic italian restaur ant in hua hin That brings the real taste of Italy to Thailand You will taste the influence of Carlo’s Sicilian heritage with every beautiful dish and perfect wine selection. 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 Italiano 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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HUA HIN CULINARY
Bubbly Seaside Brunch at Putahracsa Having heard many positive remarks about the Bubbly Brunch at the Putahracsa, we decided to join the Sunday Brunch. It was a very pleasant surprise as the setting, to start off with, is right at the ocean front. Especially in the “cooler� months, the fresh ocean breeze adds to brunching comfort. It definitely was an exotic Sunday Brunch experience. The brunch buffet offered a variety of Seafood, Oysters, Alaskan King Crabs, Prawns, Sushis and Foie Gras among many different western and Thai dishes. Upon arrival Caviar Canapes and a free flow of wine or Thai appetizers were served with your meal. Plenty of pastry from their own bakery and lovely live music made the whole atmosphere very relaxed. Our compliments to Chef Karsten Seyfert and his team, F&B Manager Nuch Peeraphap and Pastry Chef Alexandre Fonnteneau. This brunch experience was one of the best we have experienced in greater Hua Hin!
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For more information or reservations Contact us at Tel +66(0) 32 531 470 E-mail: booking@putahracsa.com Website: www.putahracsa.com
TRAVEL IN THAILAND
HAT YAI
& KOH LIPE
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bout an 8 hour drive from Hua Hin, Hat Yai is located in the extreme southern part of Thailand, just about 45 minutes by car away from the Malaysian border. Hat Yai is full of hotels, markets, food stalls, shopping malls, and nightlife, so it’s a terrific place to stay the night before you travel onwards to get to Koh Lipe or other southern destinations. It has become a modern, rapidly growing commercial city by virtue of its position on the major road south to Malaysia and on the junction of the eastern and western branches of the Bangkok-Singapore railroad. It also has an international airport. Hat Yai is a centre of the rubber industry and the site of the governmental Rubber Research Centre. 16
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TRAVEL IN THAILAND There are many things to do around Hat Yai which are worthwhile doing whilst you are there.
Chang Puak Camp for example is an elephant show with two main elephants performing magic tricks and acrobatics. In the show, children are asked to participate in the performances, adding fun and excitement. Nowadays, tourists have come to visit Chang Puak Camp more frequently and especially on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In the near future, a shooting lawn will be constructed. Also, there are plans to develop the trekking route and open up the daily elephant shows creating more fun experience for visitors.
The Khlong Hae Floating Market, where vendors pack their wares onto small boats and jostle with each other for the attention of buyers alongside canals. There is a large number of vendors selling a big variety of local Thai food and snacks. The market also has a campaign for the environment as the sellers use bamboo tubes, coconut shells and clay pots instead of using plastic bags or foam boxes. The market is quite different from the Amphawa Floating Market as the vendors wear a hijab because most of local people are muslims.
The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Natural History Museum is divided into 2 zones which are the exhibition zone where permanent and temporary exhibitions are displayed and reference collection zones where development of the universe, the earth, its plant and animal life, together with their biology and ecology are collected in order to research, educate and promote interest and knowledge. It
exhibits everything from mammals to pollen, plus rocks and minerals. These collections are considered to be among the largest collections in Thailand and certain sub-collections are unique. Among these are the butterfly collection and aquatic fauna collections. The Butterfly collection contains more than 800 species of approximately 1000 species known in Thailand, and includes rare, endangered, and extinct species. There are plenty of hotel choices in Hat Yai. We stayed at the New Season Square Hotel for THB 1.800 a night with ABF. A very nice experience with friendly staff and very clean rooms. The Hotel is centrally located in town, close to the, main shopping area. If you are going to Koh Lipe from Hat Yai, the mini-bus station has moved outside of the city centre. Transfer to Pak Bara is about 180 baht, however,
the driver waits until the bus is full which could delay your departure. Ferries and speedboats leave daily (certain periods) from Pak Bara to Koh Lipe and they depart from 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. A one-way trip will cost you 650 Thai baht and a roundtrip will cost you 1,200. You can buy your tickets in Pak Bara. Be very careful if you decide to purchase your speedboat or ferry ticket to Koh Lipe from the Hat Yai mini-bus station, as they are notorious for selling you false tickets and providing incorrect information. Wait to buy your boat or ferry tickets until you get to Pak Bara just to be safe.
Koh Lipe, in the Andaman sea, is famous for its white sandy beaches and turquoise blue waters, The speedboat crossing costs THB 650 for adults and 500 for kids 3 – 10 years old and the crossing takes 1 ½ hours. Cont..
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Ko Lipe is surrounded by uninhabited islands of the Butong Archipelago. The island is home to about 500 Chao Ley, or Sea Gypsies, who were given a grant to half of the island and live in small villages, predominantly around the Far East side of the island near Sunrise Beach. The name “Ko Lipe” means “Paper Island” in the local Chao Ley language. All of Ko Lipe can be covered on foot, although its size at first can be a little deceiving. There are no cars on the island. Long-tail boats will take you from any point on the island to any other point on the island for 50 baht. Small concrete roads link the various beaches. The calm, clear water makes the Ko Lipe area ideal for snorkelling, with 25% of the world’s tropical fish species found in the area. There are large varieties of fish around the coral just 20 m off all of the beaches. Ko Lipe is surrounded by over 30 islands and hundreds of reefs all within easy reach of the island. Tarutao National Park is one of Asia’s oldest marine parks thus 18
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the reefs and the islands surrounding Ko Lipe are in very good condition. Nowhere else on the Southeast Asian peninsula will you find so many excellent snorkel sites so easily reached. If you fancy diving for a shipwreck adventure, the Yong Hua Shipwreck is a must! In 1996, a fish-factory ship anchored near the western end of Ko Lipe caught fire and sank in about 40 m of water.. The shipwreck has become a very interesting place to dive. The top of the wreck is at about 26 m sitting on its keel that is at 40 m. We rented a kayak from various spots on the beach and spend the day or two seeing the island and reef. Make sure your head is covered as the sun plays it´s merciless game. We choose to stay at the Castaway Resort on Sunrise Beach, paid THB 9,600 for 3 nights including breakfast. Lodging is in spacious air-conditioned wooden bungalows with large chill out decks overlooking the beach. There are way more expensive resorts and way cheaper ones as well…all
the way to guest lodges for THB 600 a night (Adang Sea Eco Lodge). There are nice Cafés and Restaurants on Koh Lipe….such as the Flour Power Bakery on Sunset Beach, next to the Sabye Divers. Their banana cakes and western breakfast is real nice. Jack’s Jungle, inland between Sunset and Sunrise beaches (inland). A really lovely spot when you want to get off the beach and eat surrounded by nice cool, green jungle. The Thai food is fantastic (especially the coconut soups) and you can order mild to Thaistyle spicy. The banana-lime pancakes are especially great. Pancake Lady at the island centre). The best pancakes in Thailand. Choose from fillings like coconut, banana, and chocolate. Delicious smoothies sold in plastic cups. This is one of the Thai nature experiences which excludes city life, motor vehicles and hectivity. A very relaxing holiday full of adventure and crystal clear waters, close to nature.
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EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Events & Festivals Due to the mourning period of the passing of our beloved King, His Majesty Bhumibol Adulyadej, festivities are kept on a low respectful level.
THAILAND Watching the First Sun Rise in Siam 31st December 2016 Send off the sun into the sky and welcome the New Year before anyone else in the country, agro and ecotourism, cruise along the Mekong River, countdown, local folk and cavemen’s lifestyle performances, making merit to welcome the New Year.
Where: Pha Chana Dai, Ubon Ratchathani
Phuket International Boat Show
5th - 8th January 2017 A large range of exhibitors participate in the show making it an impressive showcase of luxury yachts, equipment and accessories, marine services and luxury brands. Participating in the Phuket International Boat Show is the best opportunity to gain access to the fast growing yachting and cruising industry in South East Asia and beyond. If new to the region the show offers a perfect platform to access a unique group comprising high net worth individuals from Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, as well as China, Hong Kong and India. Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong in particular have a very large demographic of expatriate home owners and residents. Companies seeking local representation will find all of the main regional players exhibiting at the show.
Where: Royal Phuket Marina, Phuket
Chinese New Year 28th January 2017
Chinese New Year is celebrated in many parts of Thailand where there are Chinese communities. This festival always takes place on the first day of the first lunar month so it changes every year according to the Western Calendar.
Where: Throughout Thailand
Chiang Rai Flower Festival 24th December 2016 - 31st January 2017
Chiang Rai Flower Festival has flower exhibition, the Miss Thinn Thai Ngarm competition, agricultural exhibition and music shows. In additional there are the contest decorative plants and flower and local products fair.
Where: Tung and Khom Park, Chiang Rai
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SOCIAL & HOTEL NEWS
Social & Hotel News
BLUPORT Mr. Suwat Liptapanlop, Former Deputy Prime Minister and the president of ceremony place the coin to decorate the “ Hua Hin, Home of King” sculpture with Dr. Tawee Narisirikul, Governor of Prachuap Khirikhan, Mr. Suthipong Umpujh, Senior executive vice president of The Mall Group, Teachers and students from Wang Klai Kangwon School and other government sectors at the font of Blu’port Hua Hin Resort Mall.
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BLANKET DONATION by Centara Grand Wittanu Chumsuwan (2nd left) Director of Human Resources, management and staff of Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin are the hotel’s representative to support a wonderful charity named “Toys for Thailand” by donating 90 used blankets to the local families who are struggling financially in the mountainous area of Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand 24
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PETER NILSSON Au Revoir but not Adios…Peter Nilsson, GM of Centara Grand is leaving Hua Hin for further destinations. On behalf of APPROACH and your own departments, we all wish you all the best for the future and if you can….come back.
SOCIAL & HOTEL NEWS
Social & Hotel News SUNDAY BUBBLE BRUNCH at the Putahracsa
Nok Murphy & Friend
Hua Hin Womens Club small selection at the Brunch Buffet
Sea side Restaurant of Putahracsa
Onze schipper Harry & wife from Belgium
BANYAN THE RESORT One of the World’s most famous golf instructors David Leadbetter checked in at the Award winning Banyan The Resort Hua Hin. David, who is based in Florida USA made this special trip to experience the region’s most popular golf and resort and deliver a special keynote address at the Asia Pacific Golf Summit. He is one of the greatest golf coaches of all times and is globally renowned for his techniques. With many years of coaching experience which included Nick Faldo, Ernie Els and Worlds Number 1 Lydia Kho Leadbetter received the “Golf Legend Award” for his exceptional lifetime contribution to the golf industry at the recent Asia Pacific Golf Summit.
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Social & Hotel News CHRISTMAS MARKET at The Marriott Hua Hin On November the 23rd, the Marriott Resort in Hua Hin invited for a European style Christmas Market. The event included many sweet and savory Christmas treats, such as Gluehwein, Christmas cookies , German sausage buns, waffles. Children were given the opportunity to shape, decorate and bake Christmas cookies. A giant Gingerbread House was made by the pastry department. The children’s choir from the Hua Hin International school sang Silent Night and other Christmas carols as the Christmas tree was lighted creating a true Christmas Ambiance.
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MATELAS EN LATEX NATURELS By Florent Ducret
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es matelas en latex deviennent de plus en plus populaire autours du monde et c’est sans doute une excellente nouvelle. D’abord, les matelas en latex naturels sont les seuls à être vraiment naturels, et biodégradables. Les matelas en mémoire de forme sont constitués d’une mousse synthétique et les matelas à ressort sont traités chimiquement pour éviter mites et acariens. Ces deux formes de matelas émettent des « composés organiques volatiles », nom savant pour désigner les gazes qui entrainent des impacts directes sur ceux qui les respirent.
Ensuite, les matelas en latex passent avec succès tous les tests de conforts. Les propriétés élastiques du latex font qu’ils s’adaptent automatiquement à votre corps en le soutenant. Le dos, si souvent mis à mal durant le sommeil, est soutenu, mais pas compressé, ou pressuré. Et les matelas en latex vous laissent libre de vos mouvements. Contrairement aux matelas à mémoire de forme, qui ont tendance à ne mémoriser qu’une unique position. Parmi les autres avantages des matelas en latex naturel, il y a la longévité (ils sont garantis au moins 10 ans), la ventilation, qui permet de profiter d’un peu de fraicheur durant la nuit, et ses propriétés naturelles anti-acariens et antibactériennes. C’est pourquoi les matelas en latex sont hypoallergéniques et conseillés aux personnes souffrant d’asthme et de difficultés respiratoires. 28
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Comment bien choisir son matelas ? D’abord il est important de vérifier que votre matelas est bien en mousse de latex naturel. Il existe des mousse de latex synthétique, peu cher, qui ne respecte ni l’environnement ni votre corps. La mousse de latex est disponible en différente densité. Les densités faibles sont plus difficiles à manufacturer et peu de producteurs y arrivent. Elles offrent cependant un meilleur confort car elles adaptent mieux le matelas à la forme de votre
corps. Des densités trop élevés seront trop rigides et n’offrent pas de confort particulier.
Combien coutent un vrai matelas en latex ? Les matelas sont relativement chers. Relativement, car ils tiennent largement la comparaison avec les matelas à mémoire de forme, et surtout, ils peuvent être utilisés pour des décennies, sans perdre leur confort. Pour plus d’information sur les matelas en latex naturels, vous pouvez contacter bio99@outlook.com Matelas en latex Naturels. Les matelas en latex deviennent de plus en plus populaire autours du monde et c’est sans doute une excellente nouvelle. D’abord, les matelas en latex naturels sont les seuls à être vraiment naturels, et biodégradables. Les matelas en mémoire de forme sont constitués d’une mousse synthétique et les matelas à ressort sont traités chimiquement pour éviter mites et acariens. Ces deux formes de matelas émettent des « composés organiques volatiles », nom savant pour désigner les gazes qui entrainent des impacts directes sur ceux qui les respirent. Ensuite, les matelas en latex passent avec succès tous les tests de conforts. Les propriétés élastiques du latex font qu’ils s’adaptent automatiquement à votre corps en le soutenant. Le dos, si souvent mis à mal durant le sommeil, est soutenu, mais pas compressé, ou pressuré. Et les matelas en latex vous laissent libre de vos mouvements. Contrairement aux matelas à mémoire de forme, qui ont tendance à ne
mémoriser qu’une unique position. Parmi les autres avantages des matelas en latex naturel, il y a la longévité (ils sont garantis au moins 10 ans), la ventilation, qui permet de profiter d’un peu de fraicheur durant la nuit, et ses propriétés naturelles anti-acariens et antibactériennes. C’est pourquoi les matelas en latex sont hypoallergéniques et conseillés aux personnes souffrant d’asthme et de difficultés respiratoires.
Comment bien choisir son matelas ? D’abord il est important de vérifier que votre matelas est bien en mousse de latex naturel. Il existe des mousse de latex synthétique, peu cher, qui ne respecte ni l’environnement ni votre corps. La mousse de latex est disponible en différente densité. Les densités faibles sont plus difficiles à manufacturer et peu de producteurs y arrivent. Elles offrent cependant un meilleur confort car elles adaptent mieux le matelas à la forme de votre corps. Des densités trop élevés seront trop rigides et n’offrent pas de confort particulier.
Combien coutent un vrai matelas en latex ? Les matelas sont relativement chers. Relativement, car ils tiennent largement la comparaison avec les matelas à mémoire de forme, et surtout, ils peuvent être utilisés pour des décennies, sans perdre leur confort. Pour plus d’information sur les matelas en latex naturels, vous pouvez contacter bio99@outlook.com
Pour plus d’information sur les matelas en latex naturels, vous pouvez contacter bio99@outlook.com
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THAI NATURE
The
Wing Plant Tree Dipterocarpaceae
By Dr. George F. Grossniklaus
The wing plants (Dipterocarpaceae) are a family in the order of the Malvales (Malvales). Fossil finds have existed at least since the Tertiary (Tertiary is the former term for the geologic period from 66 million to 2.58 million years ago). It must be assumed that at least in the north of India extensive fields have already been covered with trees from this family in the Eocene (The Eocene Epoch, lasting from 56 to 34 million years ago, is a major division of the geological timescale).
Description They are usually evergreen trees, some species loose part of their leaves during the dry season. Some species are very resinous. There are small trees, but some species are the largest trees in the Asian lowland rainforests. Typical for most species is their high straight, (at least to 10 m height) unbranched trunk. Often the bark is cracked. The alternating, stemmed leaves are simple, full-rimmed and leathery. The hermaphroditic, radial symmetrical flowers are fivefold; They are mostly large. For each flower there are five calyx and petals, mostly 15 (5 to 110) stamens and two to three adorned (synkarpe) fruit leaves. The fruit node is superficial, each fruit node contains two to four seed plants. It consists of solitary cones with woody pericarp (nuts). The sepals remain intact, and often two to five grow during maturity. The fruits are enveloped by the usually two to five enlarged sepals, they are the typical long wings (name of the whole family!). The trees form the typical board roots, as found in many tropical trees. Some species form the top floor of the rainforests, the lower part of the stems rarely have branches, at their tip they usually form only a sparse crown. Pollination is usually carried out by insects. 30
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Usage Kinds of this family of trees dominate the original Asian rainforests. They form hardwood (also known as Keruing). These species are the main reason for the overexploitation in the Indo-Malay jungles. For example, their wood accounts for
THAI NATURE 85% of the Indonesian timber trade. One tries to re-establish these kinds again. Use of the often abundantly produced resin (in Borneo it is called “damar”). It is used, for example, for dyeing in batik and as a binder for water-soluble paints. Damma resin from the South Asian species Vateria indica supplies raw material for binders in lacquers and varnishes, embedding agents for microscopic specimens and for plasters. Gurjana balm and gyjun balsam oil are obtained from the wing tree species (Dipterocarpus), other names for the products are: Gardian or Gardschan balsam, East Indian Kopaivabalsam. A cavity is formed in the trunk of the tree, and a fire is lit. As a result, the leakage of gurjunbalsam is stimulated. It is a raw material for perfume.
northern SouthAmerica to Malaysia. The greatest diversity of Dipterocarpaceae occurs in Borneo. Some species are now endangered as a result of overcutting, extensive illegal logging and habitat conversion. They providevaluable woods, aromatic essential oils, balsam, resins and are a source for plywood.
Ecology Mast years are a phenomenon that occurs in species of this family, but also in other tree families. Trees of the same kind bloom at the same time and produce fruits for a few months. This has far-reaching consequences for the ecosystem, as at this time the pollinating insects are growing rapidly, which in turn form the source of food for other animals. The fruiteaters also multiply. In the following years, no or very few fruits are produced. The advantage for the plants is that, although the fruit-eaters are satisfied, the high number of seeds and seedlings remain, which ensure the survival of the species. It is known that this phenomenon is triggered by the ENSO events (El Niño / Southern Oscillation). By cutting the old fruit trees, this part of the ecosystem is no longer intact.
A recent genetic study found that the Asian dipterocarps share a common ancestor with the Sarcolaenaceae, a tree family endemic to Madagascar. This suggests that ancestor of the Dipterocarps originated in the southern supercontinent of Gondwana (Gondwana, also Gondwanaland or rare Gondwania. and that the common ancestor of the Asian dipterocarps and the Sarcolaenaceae was found in the IndiaMadagascar-Seychelles land mass millions of years ago, and were carried northward by India, which later collided with Asia and allowed the dipterocarps to spread across Southeast
For example, in low altitudes between 0 and about 750 meters, the lowland dipterocarpace mixed forests are the most diverse and ecologically most complex forests of Brunei, 13 to 24% of the trees are Dipterocarpace species.
Distribution They have a predominantly paleo trophic spread, more rarely occur in the Neo tropic. They have a focus on biodiversity in the Indo-Malayan region. Dipterocarpaceae are a family of 16 genera and approximately 695 known species of mainly tropical lowland rainforest trees. Many are large forest emergent species, typically reaching heights of 40–70 m, some even over 80 m, with the tallest known living specimen (Shorea faguetiana) 88.3 m tall. The species of this family are of major importance in the timber trade. Their distribution is pantropical, from
Asia and Malaysia. The first dipterocarp pollen has been found in Myanmar (which at that time was part of the Indian plate) and it dates from the upper Oligocene (The Oligocene is a geologic epoch of the Paleogene Period and extends from about 33.9 million to 23 million years before the present (33.9±0.1 to 23.03±0.05 Ma or Myr = million years ago). The sample appears to slowly increase in terms of diversity and abundance across the region into the mid-Miocene (The Miocene is the first geological epoch of the Neogene Period and extends from about 23.03 to 53.32 million years ago, Ma) Chemical traces of dipterocarp resins have been found dating back to the Eocene of India. December 2016 APPROACH
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HIGH END
HOME & GARDEN
In & Outdoor
FURNITURE “Splendor” is one of the best known furniture brands in Thailand for more than 17 years. They offer high quality garden furniture such as chaise lounges, tables, chairs, benches, sofas, umbrellas, outdoor maintenance products and many other kinds of products for outdoor use. “Splendor” high quality furniture is being used by many renowned hotel chains in the world as you may have noticed from the “Splendor” logo attached on the furniture.
A classic example is the Luxury Muse table which has stainless steel legs with a solid Teak top. It can be left outside in the hot tropical sun, in drenching rain, or used in the cool and dry ambience of air-conditioned room.
“Splendor” also offers high-end indoor tables made of Teak or Oak in custom sizes to suit your dining room space, with matching modern design chairs. Bedroom furniture can be created to suit your design in order to fully realize the concept of “Splendor” which is “We do not just build furniture but products that you desire”. Most importantly we offer our products at affordable prices and with quality worthy of the money that you have paid for.
“Muse” furniture has won many design awards in Thailand and in the international design arena, such as the well-known German Red Dot design award in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014, Thailand’s prestigious De-mark award in 2009 and Japan’s G-Mark design award in 2011.
“Splendor” is produced at Shun Thai Co., Ltd. which was established in 1975. With more than 41 years of experience. They have created over 1000 designs using a wide range of materials including teak, oak, rosewood, blackwood, stainless steel, aluminum, leather, woven fabrics, synthetic rattan and many others.
Please visit our Showroom and see some of the “Splendor” and “Muse” range of products on display. If the furniture on display does not suit your desire, you can request our sales staff to show you more in our catalogs which will bring you to another hundreds of designs. Sizes and dimensions are not a problem for us to customize our furniture to suit your requirements.
In 2009, Shun Thai created a brand called “MUSE” for their newly developed range of uniquely designed luxury furniture. With the concept of building modern and lasting luxury furniture for leisure living in mind, “Muse” has created a wide range of furniture which can be used both indoor and outdoor. Combining stylish and durable materials with modern manufacturing techniques, every piece of “MUSE” furniture is a luxurious, elegant and yet practical piece of art, offering you perfect relaxation and comfort even in the rigours of outdoor life.
Our “SPLENDOR” shop is on 3rd floor of BluPort, near AIS Shop. You can also click on www.splendor.co.th and www.muse.co.th to review our products. December 2016 APPROACH
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HOME DECOR
Mike Drenic
VINYL WOODEN FLOORING Mike is an ex-chef, now happily residing in Hua Hin, along with his lovely wife Meow and their 2 daughters, Amy and Nan. Vinyl Wooden Flooring is a specialist local company offering a wide range of Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT). Mike’s had 16 successful years at Mars Incorporated, where he managed the countries of Croatia, Bosnia and Hezegovina.
Jerry - “At 62, isn’t it time to slow
down and start taking it easy?” Mike smiles and replies with a short curt “No”
Jerry - “So where did the name come
from?”
Mike - “Its all about search engine results. People usually look for a specific product range rather than a brand”. Jerry - “And the logo?” Mike - “That’s the work of James, a good and talented friend and signifies the textured grain of natural wood” Jerry - “So where can LVT be used” Mike - “It meant for indoor use and can be applied to almost any location, however we would recommend a click interlocking system in bathrooms or kitchens” Jerry - “Compared to traditional floor coverings, what are the benefits” Mike - “First of all, the companies pricing structure is extremely competitive, when compared to the full installation cost of ceramic, laminate, engineered or solid wooden floorings, It’s a simple to install, low maintenance
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product and can be used in the smallest of rooms, all the way through to high class locations such a large reception areas and private residences. When used along with our extensive range of skirting, edgings and thresholds, the end result will be stunning”.
Jerry - “What are some of the areas people need to seriously consider when thinking of either new or replacement flooring” Mike - “Floors is Thailand are faced with 3 serious issues. The 1st being dampness caused by poor plumbing or drainage, the 2nd being the quality of the sub-floor and the 3rd is termite infestation. LVT is Vinyl. It’s a plastic that many people of my generation, fell in love with during the pre- CD/ DVD era, when our favourite vinyl records spun on a turntable and we listened, through the clicks, scratches and needle jumps, to such greats as The Beatles, The Stones and Led Zeppelin. Vinyl is used in hundreds of every day products from window frames, water pipes and conduit, to intravenous bags, mouthpieces and ear-plugs. It’s become a part of our lives and we couldn’t live without it. It’s water proof, non-hazardous and termites won’t ever develop a taste for vinyl.
Jerry - “What’s meant by “thickness” and “wear layer”. Mike - “LVT is made in thicknesses of 1.5mm-7mm with wear layers of 0.1mm-0.7mm. We never recommend a thickness of less than 3mm, unless the floor is as flat as a glass table-top. A 0.1mm – 0.2mm wear layer could easily scratch and therefore our standard application is 3mm / 0.3mm. Where the client intends to use LVT in heavy traffic areas, such as lounges and reception areas, we suggest a 0.5mm to 0.7mm wear layer. It’s far better to invest in a thicker wear layer than a thick plank with a thin wear layer. Jerry - “Tell me about the “click System” Mike “We believe that the Unlin “Uniclic” system is one of the best around. It offers a fast, adhesive-free installation that can be taken up if subsequently required. Uniclic starts from 4mm / 0.3mm and above and where the client wishes a 5mm LVT tile, we insert a fibreglass layer for added structural stability, with the added benefit of soundproofing. All products carry a generous warranty period, as well as being manufactured to EU and USA accreditation standards.
Jerry - “So what’s the secret to 1st class installation?’
Jerry - “So how does the client find out more”
Mike - “It’s all about floor preparation. If it’s free from dampness, undulations, cracks and dust, the floor has more chance of being perfect. Get the preparation wrong and the floor is heading for future problems. There are great self-levelling compounds and adhesives available in Thailand which can help ensure a perfect finish.
Mike - “Just give the company a call or send us an email, after which Meow and Pa will handle the rest. The company offers free samples, inspections, surveys and quotations, without obligation. With a wide selection of products, we’re sure we can transform any ordinary location into a stunningly attractive room.”
Our Luxury vinyl flooring portrays the beauty of a natural wooden floor covering Suitable for residential and commercial locations alike
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LOCATIONS IN HUA HIN WHERE WE HAVE ALREADY INSTALLED OUR VINYL FLOORING old problem floor “ The upstairs was resolved in 2 days and now looks great
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INSTALLATION OF UNILIN CLIC SYSTEM DIRECTLY ONTO EXISTING TILED FLOOR
knew what they were doing, were fast, clean and the end result was perfect. “ They It transformed a boring off-white ceramic tile floor into something special. ”
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MONEY AFFAIRS
Be Aware of the Legal Scams L
egal watchdog the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) UK is warning savers about the growing danger of investment scams which boost their credibility by operating under the cover of law firms.
By Jerry Mcmenamin
Sports agent Mel Goldberg, of Mel Goldberg Law, was struck off the solicitors roll for a range of breaches.
It says the huge losses it has come across have led to people losing at least £100 million in cons that offer big returns to people putting their money into schemes involving the likes of rare earth minerals, carbon credits, agricultural rights, leases on hotel rooms, holiday homes not yet built, films or precious gems. The investments frequently turn out to be bogus but lure savers in by appearing more legitimate as they use regulated law firms as middlemen. This is often highlighted in promotional materials to make the projects seem trustworthy and safe. Its current caseload totals losses of over £100 million. These cons aren’t new and were a particular issue around 20 years ago until a crackdown. But the SRA has now seen reports double in the last 18 months. Among recent prosecutions are Mandeep Dhariwal, of Lawcomm Solicitors, who was fined £40,000 and ordered to pay costs of £20,000 after acting for six different companies offering investments in graphene, diamonds, oil contracts and films. Nearly £9.5m passed through the client account in relation to these investments.
This included being involved in a suspected investment scam where he took millions of pounds from investors looking to make money from water purification technology and paid it to other people without the investors’ knowledge. As well as being struck off, he was ordered to pay £40,000 costs. The solicitors involved will have the right to appeal these decisions within 21 days of the SDT publishing its judgments. The SRA has now published advice for the public and warnings for solicitors. “Fraudsters continually change products to one that they claim is the latest opportunity to make high profits. People are often told that their money is covered by the law firm’s insurance. Solicitors must have insurance, but if the solicitor is helping a scam, the insurance company may refuse to pay out,” says the SRA. “Disciplinary action continues to be taken against anyone in the profession found to have helped.
If the proposed scheme is in something unusual, ask yourself why. Unusual assets are often very high risk. Thailandexpatfinance@yahoo.com 36
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It is important to note that the Thai immigration requires that the document is certified as genuine by the applicant’s embassy in Thailand. If the applicant is not already in Thailand they may apply for a dependent visa at a Thai embassy or consulate in their home country, provided they have all the required documents. They can then enter the country on a visa that is valid for 90 days and later apply to convert this to a dependent visa at the Immigration Bureau. If the applicant has already entered Thailand on another type of visa, this can be converted to a non- immigrant type O dependent visa in country, assuming the candidate meets all qualifications. The period of validity of the dependent visa is linked to that of the main visa holder’s length of stay. In the case of a married couple, for instance, if the husband has a one-year visa and work permit, the wife’s visa will also be valid for that same period. Juslaws Immigration lawyers have significant experience with immigration regulations and the procedures involved with securing dependent visas. Their Professionals will ensure that the process proceeds smoothly and that all government requirements are satisfied.
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DOWN The IMF has slashed global growth forecasts four times in the last year. Trade growth, another key indicator, is weak. Trade growth is below economic growth rates, suggesting further falls in activity. It may also signal a slowdown in cross-border financing of trade and a shift towards autarky or closed economies as the benefits of globalization diminish. More than half of Americans are at risk of being of unable to cover essential living expenses during retirement, according to a recent study. U.S. growth, at around 2% annual, remains subpar. America’s improvement has been driven by a lower dollar, growth in emerging markets, and a revitalized energy sector that is now reversing. Europe and Japan are more desperate. Europe’s tentative recovery was driven by negative short-term rates, massive QE, and a weaker euro EURUSD, -0.1119% The Continent may have a deteriorating outlook, with economists hunting for decimal points of improvement with microscopes. German exports to emerging markets are slowing. The Volkswagen emissions scandal has cast a shadow over European technical prowess. European debt problems remain unresolved. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in Paris, the French government announced that it will not abide by deficit and debt limits. Italy refuses to bring public finances under control, despite a worsening debt-to-GDP ratio.
Greece is likely to be in spotlight, with a relapse probable. Portugal’s new government, an uneasy coalition between foes, has sworn allegiance to the EU and the euro but is seeking major concessions. With the highest total debt-toGDP in the EU, a Portuguese debt restructuring, explicit or de facto, is not unimaginable. Spain’s public finances remain poor and unemployment unsustainably high. Europe’s refugee crisis may boost economic activity, but is expensive, at around 10,000 euro per refugee per year initially, further pressuring weak finances. Serious opposition to immigration and free movement of people required by the Schengen treaty has emerged. With China contributing around one-third to half of global growth annually, a deceleration in Chinese demand hurts the 40 or so countries that count China as their biggest export customer.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Curing
SUNBURN Naturally
It is important to avoid spending too much time under the sun with no protection. Make sure that you wear long sleeve and use an adapted (organic) sunscreen cream.
Comforting recipe: Aloe vera can be applied on local treatments as well. Fresh (avoid aloe vera gels) it contains vitamin and acid that provide fast and adequate solution in case of sunburns.
Although even if you are careful you can always get sunburns. To cure them, avoid as much as possible chemically made lotion and after sun. They might have active agents that will do more harms than good.
Here are some easy to prepare recipes to follow in case of burns: These recipes relieve the pain and the feeling of being hot like the sun. But it is also important to regenerates the skin. Here again, Mother Nature can help.
Aromatic recipe: Put 10 drops of lavender essential oil in a carrier oil like argan or jojoba. These carrier oils strengthen skin cells and enhance healing. Moreover lavender essential oil is well-known for its healing properties and it capacity to regenerate skin cells. Culinary recipe: White vinegar (or cider vinegar). Vinegar pH balance the skin pH that has been damaged by the sun and provide an immediate feeling of freshness. Appeasing recipe:
Wet some baking soda with fresh water, and apply compress of this blend on your skin for 10 minutes. It will appease your skin and provide a refreshing feeling.
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Nothing is better than rose musk oil (known also under the name rose hip oil). This oil, extracted from rose flowers, has amazing regenerating properties. It erases black spot on the skin and reinforce cellular connection in the epidermis. Therefore it brings back it elasticity to the skin. Mixed with geranium essential oil it is a real boost for your skin. You can also try carrot oil. It is also a very precious oil, rich in Vitamin A that appeases the skin and regenerates skin tissues damaged by the sun. It also helps to get a nice skin tone faster and avoid the red marks of sunburns. These treatments have fast action, with no risk of side effects. Many people advice, in case of burns, to apply toothpaste. This is a very wrong idea. The fluorine contained in toothpaste can give a feeling of coolness but it will ultimately give more damage to the wounds.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Sugar is the
ENEMY Sugar is the biggest enemy that we have in our diet. It is the most insidious liar. It tricks our tongue, taste buds and mind. It is called the “love drug” and addictive it can be. Hate to rain on your sugar parade, but we all need reminding that it is a “thief” as it robs us silently of our health. • Sugar can suppress your immune system and impair your defences against infectious disease and cancer. • Sugar feeds cancer cells and has been connected with the development of cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, rectum, pancreas, biliary tract, lung, gallbladder and stomach. • Sugar can cause premature aging in general. • Sugar can cause atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. • Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney such as the formation of kidney stones. • Sugar can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Sugar has always been an integral part of the Thai diet. There is plentiful Sugar in every Thai dish, MSG and fish sauce. But what’s dangerous is how much of it we consume today in packaged foods and drinks. Sugar sweetened beverages essentially expands the list beyond the Coca Cola to include packaged fruit juices, probiotic yogurt drinks, energy and sports drinks containing sugar and worse of all Aspartames and other artificial sweeteners once praised as healthy sugar substitute. So, no more sugar in your tea but have a Marie biscuit to go with it. Marie biscuits are a healthy choice because it’s not as sweet as a regular biscuit. 46
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There you go, the sweetness is the problem. So no more sugary fruits like: Mango, Jackfruit, Lychees, etc. Doesn’t matter if they are local, doesn’t matter if they contain natural fruit sugar, fructose. The American Diabetic Association can recommend Mango to diabetics but in the land of its origin, it is banned by the doctors and dietitians. Thailand now consumes three times more sugar than it used to just in 1970s, and that’s not because it’s eating more sugar. But because it’s drinking more soft drinks, packaged juices and eating sugared cereals. It is distributing brownies, cupcakes and frozen yogurts. In order to function properly, the brain depends on a steady supply of chemicals like glucose and insulin. When glucose (another name for sugar) enters the body, insulin opens cell doors to allow it into the cells. However, when your brain experiences continuous sugar spikes (from your breakfast of Lucky Charms to your post-dinner ice cream sandwich), insulin becomes more immune to its effects and therefore less effective. This in turn leads to depression and anxiety.
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Training Kids to enhance their Cognitive Potential for total development! Educators have always been concerned with intelligence, but have never had a theory of intelligence to guide them. Instead, education has been guided by theories of learning and methods of teaching. That is why the Structure Of Intellect and its application to education is important to the development of understanding and improving the educational process. It can truly reform education by changing the way we instruct and assess to match the goal of educating all students to their full potential. The Structure of Intellect is a theory of human intelligence that was developed from 1945 to 1965 by Dr. J. P. Guilford and his colleagues at the University of Southern California. The SOI is the application of the Structure of Intellect theory to various learning situations. It has been in continuous use and development from 1965 to the present. SOI applies the Structure of Intellect to learning - general education, reading instruction, remedial education, gifted education, training and retraining, and career counselling. SOI is applicable to all of these diverse areas because it identifies how human intelligence and its development (or lack of development) are related to demands of learning. This is described in the SOI Model for Learning.
What is intelligence? Intelligence is the ability to behave appropriately under unpredictable conditions. At present, intelligence is a diffuse concept and there are multitudes of theories that attempt to explain it. Some involve a general intelligence, some involve situational factors, and some involve both. None of them satisfactorily deals with the scope of intelligence To be labeled as being ‘‘intelligent’’ imparts positive feelings, encourages self-esteem and a sense of worth. Yet, what is intelligent and smart? This has been the focus of theories, definitions and philosophies dating as far back as Plato (428 BC); yet most presumably, dating prior to this historical figure, might be due to the fact that humankind is himself Intelligent. One way to seek understanding of intelligence is simply to define what it is. Operational intelligence is measurable. Real intelligence is one that inquires the true nature of the thing being defined. As with the plethora of definitions of intelligence, there are numerous theories of intelligence. From examining how smart one is to how to measure one’s smartness, how to measure how one is smart, theories have come and gone and some have endured to be pondered and proven over time. Analytical Intelligence - is what we generally think of as academic ability. It enables us to solve problems and to acquire new knowledge. Problem - solving skill include
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encoding information, combining and comparing pieces of information and generating a solution. Creative Intelligence - is defined by the abilities to cope with novel situations and to profit from experience. The ability to quickly relate novel situations to familiar situations (that is, to perceive similarities and differences) fosters adaptation. Moreover, as a result of experience, we also become able to solve problems more rapidly. Practical Intelligence - or ‘‘street smarts’’,enable people to adapt to the demands of their environment. For example, keeping a job by adapting one’s behaviour to the employer’s requirements is adaptive. But if the employer is making unreasonable demands, reshaping the environment (by changing the employer´s attitudes) or selecting an alternate environment (by finding a more suitable job) is also adaptive.
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Giving children these key abilities will not only make them a more engaged and confident learner in their school years but also build a strong foundation for their future success. Taking a long-term perspective towards children’s success they look beyond the scores for this week’s spelling test or this year’s exams and extend that vision to each child’s ability to truly be able to problem-solve, come up with solutions, analyse different situations, grasp and make sense of their environment. It is time to look beyond grades.
Cognitive Intelligence is a general mental capability that, among other things, involves the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly and learn from experience. It is not merely book learning, a narrow academic skill, or test-taking smarts. Until a clear-cut definition of intelligence can be given, theories will continue not to be able to explain it. The likelihood of such a definition occurring is virtually zero, as there will always be alternatives given, and so theories of intelligence are bound to be self-defeating.
Thinkersbox headquarters are in Singapore. There is a Thinkersbox in Hua Hin as well at the Bluport Mall. At ThinkersBox, they develop children for success in life. They are not talking about school subjects or grades. They are looking at providing every child with the right skills to succeed beyond the classroom! As our world continues to evolve, our kids will face new challenges. Textbook knowledge and grades will not be sufficient in a fastchanging and unpredictable environment. Beyond grades, parents need to provide their children with the capabilities to process, analyse, reason, judge and apply knowledge. We need to teach our kids to think.
SOI is a system of tests and training materials to develop intellectual learning abilities necessary for academic success. Train weak abilities and enhance strong ones. Thinkerbox specialises in Cognitive Development for children aged 5-12 years old. Thinkersbox focusses on building and improving key intellectual capabilities that will help each child to maximise their potential within and beyond the classroom. These key capabilities are called cognitive skills and they are fundamental brain processes that enable each of us to process, receive, retain, judge and analyse incoming and outgoing information.
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TAXI’S of the
WORLD Gottlieb Dailmer in 1897 invented the first meter equipped taxicab known as Daimler Victoria and the world’s first motorized Taxi Company was started by Friedrich Greiner. I think we all agree that traditional taxis still have their charm. Besides being a convenient and reliable means of transportation, these automobiles licensed to transport passengers for a fare, usually make for great stories to tell back home. Just like sampling the cuisine of a place, traveling in a local cab will, most of the times, give you an insight into the culture of that particular place. And while some of them share many characteristics, not all are created equal. These
vehicles vary from country to country and even city to city, offering a broad spectrum of experiences to visitors. From New York’s iconic yellow cabs to the quirky tuk-tuks of Thailand, here are some the coolest and most interesting taxis around the world. New York City’s affair with taxis began in 1897, when Samuel’s Electric Carriage and Wagon Company, the first taxicab firm in town, made 12 electric hansom cabs available to citizens. The city’s first gasoline-powered taxis, however, were imported from France in 1907 and painted canary yellow in order to be visible from a distance. Nowadays, NYC has more cabs than regular cars.
AUSTRIA
USA The “Checker”, particularly the 1958–82 Checker A series sedans remain the most famous taxi cab vehicles in the United States. The vehicle is comparable to the London Taxi in its nationally renowned styling, which went largely unchanged throughout its use, and also for its iconic status
Vienna is famous for its horse-drawn taxicabs, called Fiakers. Usually operated by family-run companies, they date back to 1693 and are part of the city’s rich heritage. Although today these traditional horse-drawn carriages are mainly used for weddings and ceremonies, a fiaker ride makes for a memorable, authentic experience for the visitor to the elegant Austrian capital.
THAILAND
UK The origin of taxi can be traced back to 1605, when the first ever public hackney coach service for hire began operating in London. No wonder the city’s iconic black cabs are reputed to be among the world’s best taxis. 54
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Taxis in Thailand come in various shapes and colours, but you can’t leave the country without experiencing the thrill of a tuk-tuk ride. Extremely popular in Bangkok and other Thai cities where traffic congestion is a serious problem, these exciting, three-wheeled vehicles, also called auto rickshaws, are a quick, fun way of getting around.
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INDIA
PHILIPPINES Introduced in 1911, Mumbai’s legendary, non-airconditioned Fiat taxis painted in black and yellow are an integral part of the city’s charm and character.
VENICE ITALY With waterways instead of streets, it’s no surprise that people in Venice use gondolas and water taxis to get around the city. Locally known as taxi acquei or motoscafi, these speed boats are the fastest and priciest way to move around.
Locally known as tricycles (traysikel in Filipino), auto rickshaws in the Philippines come in various shapes and styles. The most common design is a motorbike with a right sidecar. Nevertheless, you can always find a wellequipped Toyota taxicab in Manila and other major cities throughout the country.
GERMANY With native engineer Friedrich Wilhelm Gustav Bruhn inventing the taximeter in 1891, it’s fair to say that Germany played an important role in the history of taxicabs. These days, most German cities, particularly Munich, stand out for their high-class, cream-colored taxis which include mainly Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz cars.
MEXICO & BRAZIL The taxicabs of Mexico and Brazil are a common form of transportation in most cities of the country. Taxicabs in Mexico and Brazil tend to have very low fares compared to that in more economically developed countries. There are more than 140,000 taxicabs alone in Mexico City making it one of the largest taxicab fleets in the world. VW Beetles, built in Mexico and Brazil were transformed to a 3 person taxi. December 2016 APPROACH
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YEAR END MAIN SPORT RESULTS 2016 Tennis
Tennis Rankings : November 2016
Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic to guarantee world No 1 spot and end incredible 2016 with an ATP Finals victory. Andy Murray beats Novak Djokovic in straight sets to end the year as the best male tennis player in the world. The most remarkable year of Andy Murray’s career ended in one of his sweetest triumphs as the Scot won the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals here in London for the first time and in so doing sealed his position as the year-end world No 1.
Player
Country
2015 Rnk
Points
1
Andy Murray
Scotland
2
12685
2
Djokovic Novak
Serbia
1
11780
3
Milos Raonic
Canada
14
5450
Novak Djokovic, Murray’s perennial rival, would have taken back top spot in the rankings if he had won this season-ending showcase event for the fifth year in a row, but the Wimbledon champion summoned up one last superhuman effort in the final match of the season to win his 24th match in succession and beat the Serb 6-3, 6-4.
Football standings per November 2016 Premier league United Kingdom
Bundesliga Germany
Team
Pld
GF
GA
Pts
Team
Pld
GF
GA
Pts
Chelsea
12
27
9
28
RB Leipzig
11
23
9
27
Liverpool
12
30
14
27
Bayern Munchen
11
24
7
24
Manchester City
12
27
11
27
Borussia Dortmund
11
26
12
21
Serie A Italy
Primera Division Spain
Team
Pld
GF
GA
Pts
Team
Pld
GF
GA
Pts
Juventus
13
28
9
33
Real Madrid
12
34
10
30
AS Roma
13
30
14
26
Barcelona
12
32
13
26
AC Milan
13
21
17
26
Sevilla
12
22
17
24
Ligue 1 France
Superliga Portugal
Team
Pld
GF
GA
Pts
Team
Pld
GF
GA
Pts
OGC Nice
13
25
9
32
Benfica
10
23
5
26
AS Monaco FC
13
39
15
29
FC Porto
10
19
5
21
Paris Saint-Germain FC
13
26
7
29
Sporting CP
10
20
10
21
Europe’s 12 best goalscorers in all competitions this season:
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Player
Team
Country
Goals
1
Luis Suarez
FC Barcelona
Spain
59
2
Cristiano Ronaldo
Real Madrid
Spain
51
3
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
PSG
France
50
4
Robert Lewandowski
Bayern Munich
Germany
42
5
Lionel Messi
FC Barcelona
Spain
41
SPORTS
World Rugby Rankings 1
New Zealand
94.78
4
Ireland
83.46
2
England
89.84
5
South Africa
82.49
3
Australia
88.14
6
Wales
81.77
Formula 1 Rankings per “Grande Premio Do Brasil�
13 Nov. 2016 Driver
Country
Team
Points
1
Nico Rosberg
Germany
Mercedes
365
2
Lewis Hamilton
United Kingdom
Mercedes
355
3
Daniel Ricciardo
Australia
Red Bull Racing
246
4
Sebastian Vettel
Germany
Ferrari
197
5
Max Verstappen
Holland
Red Bull Racing
192
Thailand Premier League
Thailand Premier Football league 2016 Standings Nov. 2016
Top scorers in Thai Premier league ( Football / Soccer) Season 2016
Team
Pld
W
L
Pts
Player
Team
Country
1.
Muang Thong Utd
31
26
2
80
2.
Bangkok Utd
31
23
6
3.
Bangkok Glass
31
18
4.
Buriram
30
5.
Chonburi
6.
Goals
1.
Silva C.
Muang Thong Utd
Brazil
27
75
2.
Boskovic D.
Bangkok Utd
Montenegro
20
3
57
2.
Heberty
Ratchaburi
Brazil
20
15
10
55
2.
Negao J.
Pattaya Utd
Brazil
20
31
14
9
51
2.
Okwunwanne J.
Bangkok Utd
Bahrain
20
Ratchaburi
30
14
7
49
6.
Rodriguez A.
Bangkok Glass
Costa Rica
19
7.
Sukhothai
31
13
6
45
7.
Djalo Y.
Ratchaburi
Portugal
16
8.
Chiangrai Utd
31
13
6
45
7.
Josimar
Army United
Brazil
16
9.
BEC Tero Sasana
30
12
5
41
9.
Augustinho
Sukhothai
Thai
15
10.
Suphanburi
31
10
8
38
10.
Kraisorn A.
Muang Thong Utd
Thai
14
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The tablet market seems to be equally divided between Apple and Samsung according to the statistics. However other makes are slowly but surely offering alternative solutions. APPROACH chose the main 4 competitors on the market.
iPad Pro 9.7 - 23,500 Baht The best tablet you can buy right now is the iPad Pro 9.7 - the smaller screen with powerful innards is the best combination on the market. RAM: 3GB. Storage: 32GB/128GB/256GB. Rear Camera 12 MP – Front Camera 5 MP. Great speakers - Pencil and keyboard support - 256GB version While there are plenty of brilliant Android tablets around at the moment, the newest iPad offers a lot of the power of the larger iPad Pro, along with the Smart Keyboard and Pencil support, but brings it in a much more bag-and-palm friendly size. The four speakers are just brilliant too.
Google Pixel C - 20,500 Baht This is the best Android tablet. RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB/64GB | Battery: up to 10 hours | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: Fantastic screen - Premium design - Plenty of power - Heavy It has it all: a fantastic display, heaps of power and a premium design. Plus, for those willing to splash the cash, the keyboard is a great accessory. It’s not quite a laptop replacement, but for those in the market for a premium Android tablet. That’s especially great as you can now download Android 7 Nougat software.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 - 14,300 Baht A top notch iPad rival RAM: 3GB | Storage: 32GB/64GB | Battery: 4000mAh/5870mAh | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 2.1MP - Thinner, lighter design - Rare expandable memory - Improved interface Older model - Battery life not great. This is the best tablet that Samsung has ever produced - it’s both reading and web surfing-friendly, has a sensational Super AMOLED screen, and you can pick it up in 8-inch and 9.7-inch variants. Almost impossibly thin, pumped full of power and with a slicker interface it gives the best iPads a real run for its money.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - 31,000 Baht The tablet that can replace your laptop RAM: 4GB/8GB/16GB | Storage: 128GB | Battery: up to 9 hours | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 5MP - Larger, sharper screen - Vastly improved Type Cover - Built in kickstand. It does a fine job with the full blown version of Windows 10, an integrated kickstand and optional keyboard attachment. Great for for creative professionals, students and everyday folks alike, this is a top choice and the best Windows Laptop we’ve reviewed.
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DECEMBER : VIC HUA HIN - Theatre Season 2016 Venue: Vic Hua Hin – Petschkasem Road Ngaw Pa – Thai English Musical: For the first time in the Thai art scene Kru Lek Patravadi Mejudhon, is combining creative powers to showcase their work in various disciplines such as music, dance, play, acrobat, film documentaries and photo exhibition. Together they will explore, develop and pass on the art and culture to the present generation. Kru Lek is also creating integrative education by giving the opportunity to the students of Patravadi School in Hua Hin, the youths who will be the future of the nation, to showcase their work alongside professionals. More Info: www.vichuahin.com, facebook.com/vichuahin, Tel : 032-827814-5, 081-763-8690 When : December 3rd, 4th, 17th, 18th 2016 | Ticket Price: 400 Baht / Students: 200 Baht
DECEMBER : Miss Saigon - 25th Anniversary Performance Venue : Bangkok Airways Blue Ribbon Screen Theater, Paragon The legendary Miss Saigon, in selected cinemas for limited time only. This spectacular, sell-out 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of the global stage sensation also features appearances by the original cast including Jonathan Pryce and Lea Salonga. This acclaimed new production was described as “the most thrilling, soaring and emotionally stirring musical with magnificent performances” by the Daily Telegraph and “the greatest musical of all time” by the Daily Mail. The epic love story tells the tragic tale of young bar girl Kim, orphaned by war, who falls in love with American GI Chris – but their lives are torn apart by the fall of Saigon.
When: December 1st to 7th, 2016 | Ticket Price : 2,000 Baht (2 Persons)
DECEMBER : Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra 2016 Venue : Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University Respighi’s Roman Trilogy: All three works consist of four clearly defined sections, all Roman scenarios potent with attendant drama rather than mere location settings. All three combine a unique assimilation of musical impressionism and real-time narrative within an unmistakably Italian idiom. Respighi was the first Italian composer to gain international stature in the orchestral domain and he did so as a consummate master of instrumentation Fountains of Rome unifies the Valle Giulia, Triton, Trevi and Villa Medici fountains via a superbly conceived diversity of water imagery, realised through the passage of time at dawn, morning, midday and twilight. Written in 1918 this version is scored for voice and string orchestra.
When: December 23rd & 24th 2016 | Ticket Price : 500 Baht / 300 Baht
JANUARY 2017 : HYUNA ASIA TOUR FAN MEETING Venue : Muang Thai Gmm Live House @ Central World Fl.8, Bangkok Korea’s hottest and sexiest female singer, Hyuna, will be in town on 7th January 2017 for her first ever solo fan meet in Thailand at Muang Thai – GMM Live House! In 2010, Hyuna took a shot as a solo artist and released her debut single, “Change”, which created a sensation and charted well on various music charts. Riding on her solo success, Hyuna went on to form a coed unit and released their mini album with the same name titled track, “Trouble Maker”. Their unprecedented provocative performance not only wrote a new chapter in K-pop history but also set the stage for Hyuna’s transformation into the sexy queen she is today. Known for her sultry on stage persona and risqué outfits, Hyuna is the unrivalled sexy queen of K-pop.
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