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Editor’s Foreword The song “raindrops keep falling on my headâ€? pops up regularly now. The dams are full, the rivers are full and VRPH SODFHV Ă RRGHG EXW ZH DUH VWLOO HQGDQJHUHG ZLWK D GUDXJKW WKUHDW " /HWV JLYH WKH RIĂ€FLDOV WKH EHQHĂ€W RI WKH doubt and say that they have not updated the facts. Major Khun Noppon said that HH will soon start digging a mayor water reservoir between HH and Cha Am to supply projects like the energy. Apparently there are three vintage - classic car events in Hua Hin this year: At The Centara Grand on November 28 to 30. Since we are on the road ..The lord major of Hua Hin has promised serious improvements in road conditions. Back roads are also in the plan and Soi 102 will be “concretedâ€? until the very back. Still this year. I wonder who will do Soi 112 the small joint between the entrance of the road going to the Banyan Golf club and the Asphalt road onto the By-Pass Highway junction. Loi Kratong will be as festive this year as many other years‌ check the websites of our Hotels & Restaurants for special dinners. Centara Grand usually has a swimming pool side International buffet.

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Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary Sarnelli House “Nongkai Thailand” Concierto de Aranjuez The 4 Top Legendary Lady Singers Bollywood at The Banyan The German Oktoberfest Culinary & Fluidary Saxophone Lounge & Soi 94 Cool Gadgets Asian Fairy Bluebird November Festivals & Sport Events Visa & Work Permit Changes Offshore Insurance Bonds The Redox Flow Battery & The Quant Sport Limousine Sun Protection OIL PRICES FALLING Her car and His Car Thai Economy May Grow Up To 3.5% In 2015 Are Processed Foods linked to Autoimmune $QWL ,QÁDPPDWRU\ (IIHFWV IURP 1DWXUDO 6SLFHV Ice Hockey in Thailand Lifestyle Hua Hin ASEAN Educational System How to Create the Future You Want 7UDIÀF $FFLGHQW LQ 7KDLODQG Entertainment Review The Giant Bookworm Puzzle Fun Hua Hin Business Ladies Personalities 6

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Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary Stretching over more than 600,000 ha along the Myanmar border, it contains examples of almost all the forest types of continental South-East Asia.

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They are home to a very diverse array of animals, including 77% of the large mammals (especially elephants and tigers), 50% of the large birds and 33% of the land vertebrates to be found in this region. Thung Yai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary World Heritage property lies in Uthai Thani, Tak, and Kanchanaburi provinces in the west of Thailand, alongside the border with Myanmar and is the largest conservation area in Mainland 6RXWKHDVW $VLD DQG LV RQH RI 7KDLODQG¡V OHDVW DFFHVVLEOH DQG least disturbed forest areas. 7KH à RUD DQG IDXQD RI WKH VDQFWXDULHV LQFOXGH DVVRFLDWLRQV found nowhere else, with many species of exclusively SinoHimalayan, Sundaic, Indo-Burmese, and Indo-Chinese APPROACH Nov 2014

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The savanna forest of Thung Yai is the most complete and VHFXUH H[DPSOH RI 6RXWKHDVW $VLD¡V GU\ WURSLFDO IRUHVW Thung Yai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary covers 622,200 hectares and incorporates two intact river systems whose watersheds are largely encompassed by the properties boundaries. Both banks of the rivers are well protected – a UDUH VLJKW WR Ă€QG LQ $VLD 7KH VL]H RI WKH SURSHUW\ DGHTXDWHO\ ensures complete representations of habitats and ecological

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processes and the total area protected is larger than any other legally protected, single forest conservation area in mainland Southeast Asia. The site comprises two contiguous wildlife sanctuaries: Thung Yai and Huai Kha Khaeng, alongside the western international border with Myanmar, 300 km north-west of Bangkok. The terrain in Huai Kha Khaeng is generally hilly with many permanent and seasonal streams. The highest peak lies in the extreme north of the sanctuary. Valleys are interspersed with small lowland plains. In Thung Yai the topography is more dissected with a network of many permanent rivers and streams dividing the area onto valleys and lowland plains. A distinguishing feature is a large central grassland plain, from which the Sanctuary takes the name of Thung <DL ¶ELJ ÀHOG· the world. Few areas in Asia are large enough to support viable populations of large herbivores (300 elephants) and predators (e.g. tigers).

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How to get there: How to get there: There are 2 routes to the Huai Kha Khaeng Reserve: First route is to enter through the reserve headquarters that Species lists have been compiled that include 120 mammals, is around 102 kilometers from the province. Take the Uthai 400 birds, 96 reptiles, 43 amphibians and 113 freshwater Thani-Nong Chang road (Highway No. 333) past Amphoe ÀVK LQWHUQDWLRQDOO\ WKUHDWHQHG VSHFLHV DUH DOVR IRXQG Nong Chang to Highway No. 3438 (Nong Chang-Lan Sak) ZLWKLQ WKH FRQÀQHV RI WKH WZR VDQFWXDULHV ,W DOVR LV KRPH to Km. 53-54, then turn left onto a laterite road for about 14 to 22 species of woodpecker, more than any other park in kilometers. 9

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Sarnelli House A Children’s Orphanage in Nong Khai Care for children with HIV/AIDS in Don Wai, it is also the umbrella name for the projects under the care of the Redemptorists run by Father Mike Shea in the province of Nongkhai in Northeast Thailand.

Father Michael Shea Since 1966 Father Michael Shea, C.Ss.R. and other Redemptorists have cared for the poor people living in the northeast areas of Thailand. Their work centred on the outcast, those that no one loved the incurably ill, the elderly and the orphans both Catholic and Buddhist.

home they would not be allowed to attend the public schools RU SOD\ ZLWK RWKHU FKLOGUHQ :KHQ WKH\ DUULYH LQWR )U 0LNH¡V 7KH 5HGHPSWRULVWV¡ ZRUN ZLWK WKH $,'6 YLFWLPV EHJDQ DURXQG care, they are confused, frightened and withdrawn, but with ,W Ă€UVW VWDUWHG ZLWK WKH DGXOWV 0DQ\ RI WKH $,'6 YLFWLPV love and attention they soon settle into their new homes and were banished from their villages. Their families and long- the work to give them a peaceful loving home begins. time neighbours and friends wanted nothing to do with them. They were forced to leave their homes and live in hovels in The Outreach Program covers 5 provinces of the Northeast the jungle. Thailand and sees approximately 70 families. It provides The Redemptorists brought to them food, medicine, for the primary needs of families affected by HIV/AIDS by compassion, love and the Word of God. supplying medicines, food and money for educating the At times, toddlers and babies who were HIV positive or had AIDS are brought to the Sarnelli house. These are the tiniest of the AIDS victims. There were also children brought in by their dying mothers, other family members or the Thai Social Services Department. Some who are born in prison, others found wandering the streets, going house to house begging for food. Kids have been found abandoned alongside the road, one found in the town garbage dump. Several young girls have been rescued from a life of prostitution. Even if they had a APPROACH Nov 2014

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children. As well as the home visits, the Outreach Program has visits prisoners in jail, who do not have any relatives to visit them. Once a month the Outreach Team has an activities day in Don Wai where the families and children are picked up and driven to Don Wai for lunch, writing letters to their sponsors and general support. Although Sarnelli House is the name of the house that cares for children with HIV/AIDS in Don Wai it is also the umbrella name for the projects under the care of the Redemptorists run by Fr Mike Shea in the province of Nongkhai in Northeast Thailand.

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These include among others : 1. Sarnelli House in the village of Don Wai – home for children with HIV/AIDS 2. 1D]DUHWK +RXVH LQ WKH YLOODJH RI 'RQ :DL ² KRPH IRU teenage girls with HIV/AIDS 3. St Patrick Boys Home in the village of Pi Si Tong – home for abandoned and orphaned boys 4. Jan and Oscar House in the village of Pi Si Tong - home for teenage boys 5. House of Hope in the village of Pi Si Tong – home for babies and toddlers 6. Our Lady of Refuge Home for Girls in the town of Viengkhuk – home for abandoned and orphaned girls 7. Outreach Program – home visiting and support for people living with HIV/AIDS in the community

Reach Out Day Kids visiting Hua Hin Christoph Leonard, GM of the Amari Resort & Spa in Hua Hin, hosted a group of kids at the Amari earlier this year and took them to a lot of fun places with special events and stay-over at the Amari.

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ÀOOHG GD\ ZKHUH HYHQ WKH KDUGLHVW NLGV QHHGHG D UHVW DIWHU all the excitement – even Christopher dressed in a garbage bag ! Donations to the Sanelli project can be made directly or through bank transfer. Details : Bank: Krung Thai Bank Public Compnany Limited - Branch: Thasadej, Nongkhai A/C No. 295-0-01542-5 Account type: Saving - Swift Code: KRTHTHBK A/C Name: Mr.Michael Shea and Ms. Boonchan Lasa, Mrs. Wimon Thammawong Bangkok Bank: Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited - Branch: Ratchada-Ladphrao A/C No. 177-075543-5 Account type: Saving - Swift Code: BKKBTHBK A/C Name: Mahathai Temple (Sarnelli House) Website : www.sarnelliorphanage.org Facebook: facebook.com/sarnellihousenongkhai Email: to Father Michael Shea : mshea164@gmail.com

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Concierto de Aranjuez & Sketches of Spain – Miles Davis 7KH &RQFLHUWR GH $UDQMXH] LV D FRPSRVLWLRQ IRU classical guitar and orchestra by the Spanish composer JoaquĂ­n Rodrigo. Written in 1939, it LV IDU DQG DZD\ 5RGULJR¡V EHVW NQRZQ ZRUN DQG its success established his reputation as one of WKH PRVW VLJQLĂ€FDQW 6SDQLVK FRPSRVHUV RI WKH twentieth century

On 11 December 1940 the concerto received its first performance in Madrid, at the Teatro Espaùol de Madrid conducted by Jesús Aråmbarri, with the guitar soloist, Regino 6DLQ] GH OD 0D]D Other famous guitar interprets were : Paco de Lucia – Alirio 'LD]

The jazz pianist Chick Corea used the beginning of the second movement as an introduction to his composition “Spain�. Al Jarreau used the same intro in his arrangement of “Spain� as a vocalese.

A number of musicians have reinterpreted the work, usually WKH VHFRQG PRYHPHQW SHUKDSV PRVW IDPRXVO\ MD]] PXVLFLDQ Miles Davis in the company of arranger Gil Evans. On the album Sketches of Spain (1960), Davis says: “That melody is so strong that the softer you play it, the stronger it gets, and the stronger you play it, the weaker it gets.â€? Sketches of Spain is an album by Miles Davis, recorded between November 1959 and March 1960. An extended version of the second movement of Joaquin 5RGULJR¡V &RQFLHUWR GH $UDQMXH] LV LQFOXGHG DV ZHOO DV D VRQJ FDOOHG ´:LOO R¡ WKH :LVSÂľ IURP WKH EDOOHW (O DPRU EUXMR E\ Manuel de Falla. Sketches of Spain is an exemplary recording RI 7KLUG 6WUHDP D PXVLFDO IXVLRQ RI MD]] (XURSHDQ FODVVLFDO and styles of world music. Deep Purple played “The orange juice songâ€? (David Coverdale and Jon Lord) on the sessions of the 1975 “Come taste the bandâ€? album, which is based around the famous second movement. It appears on the collection “Days may come...â€?

/HG =HSSHOLQ¡V keyboardist/bassist John Paul Jones incorporated parts of the music during an improvisation section of their song “No Quarterâ€? on their 1977 tour +HUE $OSHUW¡V DOEXP 5LVH FRQWDLQV D WUDFN ´$UDQMXH] (mon amour)â€? (6:42) on Side 2. A Cuban classic guitar SOD\HU /HR %URXZHU PDGH D PDJQLĂ€FHQW LQWHUSUHWDWLRQ RI WKH &RQFLHUWR ZLWK WKH IDPRXV JURXS ,UDNHUH MD]] VW\OH /HEDQHVH IHPDOH VLQJHU )DLUX] KDV DOVR XVHG WKH PXVLF RI the second movement on one of her songs “Le Bairutâ€? (To Beirut). Also the Egyptian born Greek singer Demis Roussos used the same music for his song “Follow Meâ€?. In 1967, the French singer Richard Anthony brought out a single named ´$UDQMXH] PRQ DPRXUÂľ ZLWK O\ULFV E\ *X\ %RQWHPSHOOL

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The 4 Top Legendary Lady Singers 1. Tina Turner - USA

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2. Shirley Bassey - Wales Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, is a Welsh singer. She found fame in the mid1950s and has been called “one of the most popular female vocalists in Britain during the last half of the 20th centuryâ€?. 6KH LV EHVW NQRZQ IRU UHFRUGLQJ WKH WKHPH VRQJV WR WKH -DPHV %RQG Ă€OPV *ROGĂ€QJHU 'LDPRQGV $UH )RUHYHU DQG 0RRQUDNHU $SDUW from the James Bond collection and successes , there are further hits like : What now my love – I who have nothing – No regrets - Something – The fool on the Hill – Love Story. Her last Album “The Performanceâ€? was released in 2009. Shirley is now 77 years old.

3. Edith Piaf - France

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Hildegard Frieda Albertine Knef was born on December 28, 1925 in Ulm, Germany. In 1940, she began studying acting. In 1963, she began her career as a singer and surprised the audience with her typical, deep, smoky voice and the fact that many lyrics of her songs were written by herself. In 1970, she wrote the autobiographical bestseller “Der Geschenkte Gaulâ€?. She got sympathy from DOO RYHU WKH ZRUOG IRU KHU Ă€JKW DJDLQVW FDQFHU ZKLFK VKH GHIHDWHG VHYHUDO WLPHV Among her greatest German song hits were : ) U 0LFK 6ROO¡V 5RWH 5RVHQ 5HJQHQ 0lFNLH 0HVVHU ,FK %UDXFK¡ 7DSHWHQZHFKVHO ² ,OOXVLRQHQ ,FK 0|FKWH $P 0RQWDJ 0DO 6RQQWDJ +DEHQ +HU Ă€OP VXFFHVVHV LQ English: “Everyone Dies Aloneâ€?. In German : “Alrauneâ€? with Erich von Stroheim and “Illusion in Mollâ€? with Hardy KrĂźger and “ Die drei Grosschenoperâ€? among 60 other movies made in her lifetime. Hildegard passed away in 2002. APPROACH Nov 2014

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Bollywood at The Banyan On the 18th of October another sparkling event took place at the Banyan.

The Bollywood event required being dressed up with Indian costumes or at least look like. The entire club members of the Hua Hin Women´s Club were present and dressed in their Saris looking 9HU\ DXWKHQWLF 7KH HYHQLQJ ZDV Ă€OOHG ZLWK PXVLF IURP 7DP D IDPRXV %DQJNRN '- ,QGLDQ GDQFHV DQG D ZRQGHUIXO ,QGLDQ EXIIHW $OWRJHWKHU D VL]]OLQJ QLJKW Tanya, the owner of Hot Hua Hin had recruited Super Models such as Miss Dream from Bangkok. Ladies that are model for PDJD]LQHV DV 9RJXH 0XOWLWDOHQWHG 7DQ\D GUHVVHG WKHP LQ KHU RZQ GHVLJQHG ZDUGUREH %HOO\ GDQFHU ZRNH XV XS IURP RXU super model dreams and later in the evening Khun Nok, the resort manager of the Banyan had everyone dancing Indian dances with the Banyan Managing Director Khun Bruce swinging an Indian Bagurumba and Bharatnatyam professionally !

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THE GERMAN OKTOBERFEST CULINARY & FLUIDARY WIES`N SCHMANKERLN Hua Hin offers the Oktoberfest in November with an endless variety of good solid German Food and %HHU WR Ă XVK LW GRZQ ZLWK 'ULQN EHHU E\ WKH OLWUH WHHWRWDOOHUV GRQ¡W QHHG WR ZRUU\ sodas and water are also available), eat traditional Bavarian IRRG VXFK DV SUHW]HOV ZLWK D GLDPHWHU RI LQFKHV /LVWHQ WR live brass bands playing traditional Bavarian music as well as more up-to-date music and enjoy yourself with hundreds of other people from all over the world, dancing and singing the hours away. All in Hua Hin in close cooperation with partners offer the NOVEMBERFEST alternative with original PAULANER and WEIHENSTEPHANER Beer and culinary Schmakerln such as SCHWEINSHAXE – SAUERKRAUT – BRATWURST and BREZEN and Oktoberfest HENDL. ( English : Roasted Pork Shank - Sausages ) of which some culinary plates are shown on both pages.

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THE SAXOPHONE LOUNGE Finally opened their Lounge in the former Suay Vista music pub.

On the opening night it was packed and further on WKH QH[W IRXU GD\V DV ZHOO -D]] DQG 3RS UXOH WKH evenings with Ryan Kemp on the Sax and international musicians from all corners of the world , living in Hua Hin, jamming together. A multi talented group, Don´t miss out on it, It is cosy , comfortable with plenty of good music , drinks and food ! Call Ryan for more info : 086-962-5166 Soi 94 has it in it! - Besides from growing rapidly , some very interesting establishments have been added to this underestimated road. From the very start: coming from Petschkasem Road , the G- House Resort and restaurant with a supermarket , Brassiere shop and cafĂŠ, further on , righ hand side, European Bakery with CafĂŠ, Naresh , Nepalese Indian IRRG 3L]]DV DQG (XURSHDQ HDWHULHV 2YHU WKH UDLOURDG track, International cuisine , Japanese Sushies, a 5XVVLDQ ƊƞNJNjLJljƚdž 5HVWDXUDQW 3RROWDEOHG SXEV on the right, Gourmet food to take away at Mirabelle freshly made by French Chef Herve , Hua Hin Property 5HDO (VWDWH ZLWK JHQWOHPDQ 5RELQ D Ă€WQHVV FHQWHU /XFLDQRÂ?V 3L]]DV DQG IXUWKHU XS WKH URDG QHZO\ opened The Saxophone Lounge from Ryan & David, Saiboo German Restaurant with German David and next to them, Mr. Sumo the Thai magician with his Tepanyaki Restaurant and great Japanese noodles and of course‌Tepanyaki.

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THAI NATURE

Asian Fairy Bluebird The fairy bluebird (Irena puella), also known under the designation turquois siren, one within the family of Irenidae, to the Genus Irena. by : Dr. George Grossniklaus

Appearance and Dimensions The fairy bluebird reaches a body length of about 21.0 to 26.0 cm. The weight of the male is about 56.0 to 76.0 grams, while the weight of the female is about 52.0 to 71.0 grams. The wingspan is approximate 12.7 cm. The whole upper plumage, including the elytra show a brilliant sparkling cobalt blue. The sides of the head, the quills and tail are of a deep black color. The secondary and the central tail feathers are provided with a shade of blue. The reins, the feathers above the eyes and the sides of the neck and the underside of the thighs and under wing-coverts are colored black. The under tail-coverts are purple-black. The female has a dull matte blue, Prussian-blue to green-blue top feathers. The upper and lower tail-coverts are more brightly colored. The hand and secondary are dark brown. The greater wing-coverts and primary coverts and the upper arm swing are dark brown tint, but with a bluish tinge on the outer webs. The beak and legs are black glossed over and the iris has a ruby color. APPROACH Nov 2014

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Way of life The fairy bluebird is found in Sri Lanka, on the Malabar Coast, in South India and in Travancore. Furthermore, it is found in Thailand and Cochin-China and Khasia Hills, Cachar and in the Andaman Islands. The Asian fairy-bluebird lives in dense evergreen forests and is more frequent in the hilly areas than in the plains. In general, the fairy bluebird lives in pairs, but small groups of 6 or 7 individuals are not uncommon. During the breeding season a cup-shaped nest is built and reminds of the nest of a Drongo (Dicrurus). The female lays two to three white HJJV ZKLFK DUH ÀOOHG ZLWK EURZQ PDUNLQJV ,QFXEDWLRQ period is 12 to 14 (18) days and the nestling period about 13 to 16 days. Nutrition 7KH IDLU\ EOXHELUG à LHV LQ VHDUFK RI IRRG KLJK LQ WKH WUHHWRSV ZKHUH KH ÀQGV IUXLWV RU EHUULHV )XUWKHUPRUH WKH IDLU\ bluebird also feeds on insects and arachnids, as well as IURP à RZHU QHFWDU DQG SROOHQ

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Threats and Protection According to the IUCN Red List, today the fairy bluebird is not one of the endangered birds. The fairy bluebird is common in many parts of its range. Only in a few regions it is rare or only sparsely. In the IUCN Red List of fairy bluebird is run as “Least Concern” (not endangered). IUCN Red List The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™ lists over 10,000 bird species and of these, 132 are Extinct. These extinctions have mostly been caused by human behavior through hunting, habitat changes and the introduction of alien species such as rats and cats. Birds are important for maintaining healthy ecosystems so it is vital that they are protected and conserved. Many plants depend on birds to disperse their seeds and sometimes a seed has to be digested and deposited by a bird before it will germinate. Birds are also important to agricultural crops as they remove insect pests. 23

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EVENTS THAILAND

NOVEMBER FESTIVALS & SPORT EVENTS Blooming Bua Tong 0H[LFDQ 6XQà RZHU )HVWLYDO 1 November - 13 December 2014 Where: Mae Fah Luang District, Mae Hong Son %XD 7RQJ %DQ RU %ORRPLQJ 0H[LFDQ 6XQà RZHU )HVWLYDO LV held in November, affording people the opportunity to see WKH VXQà RZHU ÀHOGV ZDWHUIDOOV DQG PLVW DW %DQ +XD 0DH Kham, Amphoe Mae Fa Luang. There are also hilltribe performances.

Flora Park Festival 1 November 2014 - 28 February 2015 Where: Wang Nam Keaw District, Nakhon Ratchasima 7KH IHVWLYDO ZLOO VKRZFDVH PRUH WKDQ Ă RZHUV RI over 20 different species, on a 360 degree angle viewpoint with the spectacular vertical garden. Over 5,000 English roses of 400 species will be arranged beautifully across the landscape. Event will be held on an area of over 50 rai at Khao Phaeng Ma, Wang Nam Keaw district, Nakhon Ratchasima province.

Loi Krathong Festival 6 November 2014 Where: Throughout Thailand As the full moon of the twelfth lunar month (usually in midNovember) lights up the night sky, throughout the Thai kingdom, hundreds of thousands of ornately-decorated NUDWKRQJ RU WUDGLWLRQDO EDQDQD OHDI Ă RDWV DUH VHW DGULIW LQ ULYHUV and waterways in a spell-binding ritual called “Loi Krathongâ€? WKH ÂśIHVWLYDO RI OLJKWVÂľ 7KLV LV RQH RI WKH .LQJGRP¡V ROGHVW and best-preserved traditions.

Phimai Festival 6 - 9 November 2014 Where: Phimai Historical Park, Nakhon Ratchasima An annual festival held for more than a century, the traditional long-boat races draw thousands of visitors from all over. This event is further enhanced by a light and sound presentation at Prasat Hin Phimai, local art and cultural performances, YDULRXV IXQ ÀOOHG FRPSHWLWLRQV DQG VDOHV RI ORFDO SURGXFWV and exhibitions. 25

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Standard Chartered Bangkok Marathon 16 November 2014 Where: Bangkok Standard Charterd Bangkok Marathon is a world standard athletic sport of Thailand which is popular among Thai and foreign runners and tourists as much as the marathon in other famous cities in the world. You will forget about the WLUHGQHVV IURP \RXU NP UXQQLQJ EXW ZLOO EH Ă€OOHG ZLWK happiness from the warm welcome and cheerful smiles. 0RVW RI DOO LW¡V UHDOO\ WKH JHQXLQH VPLOHV RI WKH SHRSOH WKURXJKRXW WKH FRPSHWLWLRQ ZKLFK \RX ZLOO Ă€QG \RXU GHFLVLRQ most impressive and worthwhile.

Laguna Phuket Triathlon 23 November 2014 Where: Phuket 7KH /DJXQD 3KXNHW 7ULDWKORQ LV $VLD¡V SUHPLHU GHVWLQDWLRQ triathlon featuring a unique 1.8K swim, 55K bike and 12K run through spectacular tropical scenery. Over the past twenty years the popular race has attracted thousands of age group athletes as well as triathlon legends Mark Allen, Greg Welch, Craig Alexander, Paula Newby-Fraser, Michellie Jones, Chris McCormack and Chrissie Wellington, to name just a few.

3KXNHW .LQJ¡V &XS 5HJDWWD 29 November - 6 December 2014 Where: Phuket 7KH 3KXNHW .LQJ¡V &XS 5HJDWWD LV NQRZQ DV WKH JUHDWHVW regatta in Asia. The old regatta started in 1987 and is KHOG HYHU\ \HDU IURP HQG 1RYHPEHU WLOO WKH Ă€UVW ZHHN RI December with the sponsorship of the royal family.

Buriram Long Boat Racing Festival November 2014 ( First weekend of November) Where: Satuek District, Buriram The racing take place at Moon River of Satuek District, Buriram. The Long Boat Racing Festival is one of the traditional activities that mark the end of the Buddhist Lent. The history of the festival can be traced back to the Ayutthaya period or about 600 years ago. Other than the competitions, visitors can also enjoy boat procession and other cultural performances APPROACH Nov 2014

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THAI LEGAL

PROPOSALS TO AMMEND VISA & WORK PERMIT REGULATIONS :LWK VRPH DUHDV DOUHDG\ KDYLQJ EHHQ À[HG E\ JRYHUQPHQW agencies, the main amendment to the work-permit regulations proposed to the government concerns the separation of regulations for unskilled immigrant workers and foreign investors, in order to provide more support for investors, alongside the improvement of various business and foreign visas. The amendments or changes include an improved procedure regarding applications for work permits, an online option for 90-day reporting, and the exemption from workpermit regulations for a foreign businessperson merely in the Kingdom for a meeting, although a business operator who wants to have authorisation power will still require a work permit.

Foreign students will still need to apply for a year-on-year visa, while foreigners who want to visit to use the healthcare service in Thailand will be granted a permit to stay up to 6090 days, with an extension possible with the presentation of D GRFWRU¡V FHUWLĂ€FDWH However, the information regarding work-permit and visa regulations, procedures and applications still needed to be more widely available and much easier to understand and the JSCCIB urged government agencies to increase the use of technology in order to provide better access for foreigners. The president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, said he appreciated every government effort to simplify the procedure for getting a work permit and the improvement of visa requirements for businesspersons visiting Thailand on a temporary basis, as the system had overcomplicated matters.

Business operators who want to visit an exhibition in Thailand will also be exempted from having to get a work permit, but they will still need one if they want to open a booth or trade at a fair.

If the system is simpler and better organised, it would improve IRUHLJQ LQYHVWRUV¡ VHQWLPHQW KH VDLG DGGLQJ WKH LPSDFW RI the new regulations remained to be seen, however, as they were only introduced last month.

However, if it is a state-run exhibition, any foreign operator who wants to open a booth or trade at the event will not require a work permit.

Courtesy of The Nation National Newsagency. Meanwhile, foreign teachers can now apply for a maximum two-year visa, but they need a work permit guaranteeing their employment.

For further detailed information, contact : Business & (VWDWH 2IĂ€FH ² .UDLYLW ² ZZZ N KXDKLQODZ\HU FRP 21/93 Western Railway Rd. Hua Hin – Phone : +66(0) 32 900 408 – Email: kraivit@k-huahinlawyer.com

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Offshore Insurance Bonds by : Jerry McMenamin

What to do with my Insurance Bonds? Many expats have bought an offshore Insurance Bond and have invested in various funds, some of which are not doing too well.

PDQDJHU DV WKH\ DUH VLWWLQJ RQ SURÀWV RI PRUH WKDQ IRU the year with lots more anticipated upside. These are the same clients who had made 50% return in the Axa Biotech fund. The most common question is what I should do with this Now these funds are not for everyone and certainly not for bond, as often the original adviser is not as keen to help as all of your cash, however, being able to allocate a proportion of your portfolio to good quality well managed funds can help he was to arrange the original investment. boost the returns overall. With one client, we started with just There are penalties to encash the investment bond early £10,000 of her portfolio in the biotech fund alongside some as the insurance company seeks to recover their expenses PRUH GLYHUVLÀHG IXQGV DQG ZLWKLQ WZR \HDUV WKLV ZDV ZRUWK IRU VHWWLQJ XS WKH SROLF\ DQG SD\LQJ WKH ÀQDQFLDO DGYLVHU £20,000. This growth more than paid for all the charges in Remember these bonds are for the long term investor only. her portfolio as a whole which meant more income for her. 2I FRXUVH QRERG\ LV ZRUNLQJ IRU IUHH VR LW VKRXOGQ·W FRPH DV D This type of smart investment asset allocation, known surprise that there are charges for setting up the investment. commonly as a “core and satellite” approach is used by professional money managers to improve investment All investments will carry a charge, whether you buy a returns, lower costs and boost income for institutional property or shares or an insurance bond. The most important pension funds. Many investors have purchased esoteric thing is that the performance of the investment means the investments in unregulated funds which as we all now know charges are not of any concern. How do I achieve this with have proved to be a lot of trouble. one of these bonds? To improve your income and boost your portfolio email me Look at those clients who we had moved into Indian equity now for a no obligation review. funds at the start of this year are not at all concerned that thailandexpatfrinance@yahoo.com they are paying over 1% per annum in fees to the investment

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The Redox Flow Battery & The Quant Sport Limousine SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR CARS AND HOUSEHOLDS by : GMoss

In close cooperation with the Fraunhofer Insitute in Germany , Koenigsegg Qaunt Cars has developed a Four Seater Sport Limousine powered by a nano Flowcell powertrain. The heart of the Koenigsegg -QUANT Sportlimousine prototype is the nanoFLOWCELL battery.

With all of this performance available alongside a consumption of just 20 KWH/100km. A High Energy Density nanoFlowcell system feeds four threephase induction motors, one for each wheel.

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Fraunhofer scientists have recently made an important breakthrough with their development of a Redox Flow battery WKDW UHDFKHV D VWDFN SRZHU XS WR N: ZLWK D FHOO VL]H RI square meters. This is eight times larger than the previous $ VL]HG V\VWHPV

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Vanadium Redox Flow batteries can store up to 5 times the energy of a modern lithium-ion battery.

that could, for example, supply 2000 households with electricity,� says Dr. Christian DÜtsch Division Director Energy at Fraunhofer UMSICHT. This would require a capacity of DURXQG WZR PHJDZDWWV VR WKH QH[W À[HG REMHFWLYH LV WR GHYHORS D VWDFN WKDW LV WZR VTXDUH PHWHUV LQ VL]H DQG KDV D capacity of 100 kW. Imagine becoming independent of Mineral Oil & Nuclear Energy, with save energy from non toxic and non radiation elements surrounding us.

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Sun Protection BE HOT '21C7 *(7 %851(' by : Natcha Boonkrong

'HDU UHDGHUV , VWURQJO\ EHOLHYH WKDW ZRPHQ HOW TO KEEP YOUR BEAUTY BEATING UNDER should be charming from the inside out. However THE SUN ZH FDQ¡W GHQ\ WKH IDFW WKDW RXU VNLQ DSSHDUDQFH LV ZKDW KHOSV WR GHĂ€QH RXU KHDOWK DQG EHDXW\ LQ WKH Ă€UVW SODFH /LYLQJ LQ WKH 1. Sunscreen is a real hero: We all know that the sun is constant heat of a tropical climate with loads of sunshine can strongest between 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. So when we are in the cause trouble for our good skin. VXQ GXULQJ WKHVH SHDN KRXUV LW¡V EHVW WR DYRLG GLUHFW H[SRVXUH to the sun as much as possible, or have sun protection and Even though the majority of Thai women tend to prefer keep applying sunscreen habitually. Make sure that you follow bleaching their skin insanely white, I prefer to enjoy my more WKH LQVWUXFWLRQV FDUHIXOO\ 6RPH SURGXFWV GRQ¡W ZRUN GLUHFWO\ honey coloured skin tone. Women can look fabulous in their after applying the sun screen and require time to absorb into RZQ XQLTXH ZD\ %HLQJ FRQĂ€GHQW LQ \RXUVHOI LV WKH PRVW the skin before going out in the sun. undeniable form of allurement‌..Believe me! Surprisingly, consumer reports 2014 $OO ZRPHQ KDYH WKHLU RZQ VSHFLĂ€F VNLQ FRQFHUQV DFQH VFDUV recommends 7 of 20 sunscreens and ODUJH SRUHV 5RVDFHD HWF +RZHYHU WRR PXFK VXQ H[SRVXUH one of them is my all time favourite KDV SURYHQ WR EH D ZRPHQ¡V ZRUVW HQHP\ 89% UD\V FDQ FDXVH body sunscreen. both sunburn and skin cancer. UVA rays penetrate deeper than UVB, and the rays are responsible for aging the skin, ´%DQDQD %RDW¡V 8OWUD 'HIHQFH 0D[ and contributing to skin cancer. Skin Protect SPF 110 spray, at $1.75 an ounceâ€? I personally like this kind Although I appreciate having healthy tan skin, I would never RI ERG\ VSUD\ VXQVFUHHQ VLQFH LW¡V put myself at risk of skin cancer by not protecting myself from FRQYHQLHQW DQG VXSHU HDV\ WR DSSO\ overexposure to the sun. I would love to share my hidden No wasting time on rubbing lotion into weapons from both the Western and Eastern worlds, and my your skin or messing with your hairy own personal secret home remedies. “Soothing skin after sun VNLQ DUHDV OLNH WKH QDSH RI \RXU QHFN RU \RXU JX\¡V FKHVW gets girls tan not burned “Just grab and sprayâ€? will keep you safe from the harmful rays.

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COSMETICS This kind is labeled “Broad spectrum,â€? meaning it shields you from UVA and UVB rays. The cooling sunscreen formula is a great way to keep you refreshed during your boiling day. SHISEIDO - ANESSA - Perfect UV Sunscreen SPF50+PA+++ 7KLV LV RQH RI WKH EHVW VXQVFUHHQV RQ WKH PDUNHW ,W¡V QRW DV heavy as sunscreens from the West. It feels light, absorbs TXLFNO\ DQG LV VXSHU SURWHFWLYH 7KLV EDE\ ZRQ¡W OHDYH \RX with that greasy look even after a long hot day and hundreds RI VHOĂ€HV ,QVWHDG \RX¡UH OHIW ZLWK D VPRRWK PDWWH FRPSOH[LRQ EXW ZRQ¡W FORJ SRUHV ,W¡V DOVR ZDWHU UHVLVWDQW ZKLFK KHOSV you stay protected during your favourite outdoor activities. You need make up remover to clean it off. Shake well and you will love it.

DIWHU LW¡V EHHQ GDPDJHG E\ WKH VXQ 1R VNLQ FDUH UHJLPHQ LV better than proper sun protection. I found this magical dull skin remedy by chance, and would love to share this magic chic with everyone. I and tons of women around the world have given this product rave reviews.

3. Deal with Dull: Having a perfect tan sometimes results in boring dull skin. There are many ways to restore the skin

Approachnatcha@gmail.com Keep yourself glowing and shine brighter than the sun!

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OIL PRICES FALLING Brent, the international oil benchmark, fell 1 per cent to D EDUUHO RQ 0RQGD\ Crude has slumped just over 25 per cent since touching a high for the year in the middle of June, as lacklustre demand, excess supply and a strong dollar all take their toll. As prices continue to decline for the fourth straight month, investors are watching to see how oil producing nations can withstand lower prices. The price of oil needed to balance their budgets is one useful measure of their respective pain thresholds. Analysts at Deutsche Bank have estimated the so-called breakeven price - or that at which producers can balance their books. These latest estimates suggest that the (Brent) spot price is now below the level needed to balance the budget in Bahrain ($136bbl), Oman ($101bbl), Saudi Arabia ($99bbl), Nigeria EEO 5XVVLD EEO DQG 9HQH]XHOD EEO Saudi Arabia, Deutsche Bank argues, can withstand lower

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SULFHV ZLWKRXW UHVRUWLQJ WR ERUURZLQJ RU WLJKWHU Ă€VFDO SROLF\ because of its substantial foreign exchange reserves. At a spot price of $83 a barrel the Saudi government would KDYH D EXGJHW GHĂ€FLW QH[W \HDU DFFRUGLQJ WR %XUJHVV %XW WKH JRYHUQPHQW KDV UHVRXUFHV WR FRYHU WKH UHVXOWLQJ GHĂ€FLW for the next seven to eight years. 6DXGL $UDELD¡V XQZLOOLQJQHVV WR FXW SURGXFWLRQ DQG ZLOOLQJQHVV to accept lower prices - has also weighed on the overall price. The Gulf state has previously intervened to balance the market by cutting production when oil prices slipped too low. 6DXGL $UDELD¡V UHIXVDO WR FXW SURGXFWLRQ FRPHV LQ WKH ZDNH of a US shale oil boom which has allowed America to lower its oil imports. &RXQWULHV OLNH 9HQH]XHOD DUH KDYLQJ D PXFK KDUGHU WLPH OLYLQJ with a sliding crude price. Oil accounts for about 95 per cent RI 9HQH]XHOD¡V H[SRUW UHYHQXHV DQG WKH FRXQWU\ KDV IRUHLJQ reserves of $21bn. A sustained fall in the oil price FRXOG FUHDWH DGGLWLRQDO Ă€QDQFLQJ QHHGV RI DSSUR[LPDWHO\ EQ DFFRUGLQJ WR )UDQFLVFR 5RGULJXH] DQ DQDO\VW ZLWK Bank of America. It has also raised fears of a debt default.

REAL ESTATE NEWS

7dP 7X] } 2WP 0\ } ?aP]QdaX THE RESIDENTIAL MARKETS Courtesy of Colliers International Most of these buyers focus more on the coastal area, while foreign buyers focus on housing projects in HuaHin Inland DUHD ZKHUH WKH\ FDQ ÀQG RQH VWRUH\ GHWDFKHG KRXVHV ZLWK swimming pools and small green areas. Regardless f the political situation, foregn buyers have made up their minds

The total number of existing condominium and housing units in Cha Am and Hua Hin areas are roughly 11,250 and nearly 10,900 units, respectively.

Nearly 730 new condominium units were launched in 1H D Ă€JXUH WKDW GURSSHG VWHDGLO\ IURP WKH VHFRQG KDOI RI 2013 due to political uncertainty and the fact that many units The property markets in Cha Am, Hua Hin and Pranburi areas were directly affected by the political problems. Consequently, are still available on the market. many condominium and house units are still available in the The average price of all condominium units on the market as market. Thus, buyers have various choices and may take of 1H 2014 was approximately THB 69,700 per m², up 3% some time to come up with decisions. from 2H 2013. The average take-up rate of the condominium market at the Most new condominium projects launched in the past year HQG RI Ă€UVW KDOI RI ZDV DSSUR[LPDWHO\ VOLJKWO\ KLJKHU focused more on markets below the high-end bracket. Some than that of the previous six months. new condominium projects that are expected to be launched $SSUR[LPDWHO\ KRXVLQJ XQLWV ZHUH ODXQFKHG LQ WKH Ă€UVW in the second half of 2014 six months of 2014. and in the future are also focusing on this target group. Hua Hin Inland area represents the highest share in total housing market, with approximately 7,090 units. Average take-up rate for the housing market of all locations in Cha Am, Hua Hin and Pranburi areas as of 1H 2014 was approximately 72%,up approximately 6% from six months ago.

For more information contact: info.huahin@colliers.com Hua Hin 032 530 177

Editor´s note : Regardless of the political situation, foreign 7KH DYHUDJH VHOOLQJ SULFH LQ WKH Ă€UVW KDOI RI ZDV buyers have made up their minds when it comes to living approximately THB6.73 million baht higher than that of 2H in Thailand. Thailand still is the no.1 choice among retirees 2013a difference of more than 17%. DQG RWKHU VHQLRU FLWL]HQV ZKHUHDV \RXQJHU IDPLOLHV DUH DOVR attracted to The Land of Smiles with international schooling Thai buyers are the main target group, especially for the LPSURYLQJ DQG WKH $6($1 VWDWXV VORZO\ PDWHULDOL]LQJ condominium market over the past one to two years.

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Prices quoted are estimates as not all models are spontaneously available in Thailand and would have to be imported with, sometimes, long waiting times. Your editor ordered a Nissan Almera, wanted it in metallic regd. Delivery time 3 months! Took a bronze one‌.in stock. In a former edition we reported that import taxes sometimes exceed 285% of the estimated value of the imported car.

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Horsepower - Top speed Average Fuel Consumption 583hp 315kmh/197mph 13.2 l./100km

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FINANCIAL

THAI ECONOMY MAY GROW UP TO 3.5% IN 2015 Domestic demand, particularly private and public investments, continues to recover. $ VLJQLĂ€FDQW LPSURYHPHQW FRPSDUHG WR WKH 1.5% expected for 21014, but still lagging behind other neighbouring countries.

In 2014 Thai economy is projected to grow by 1.5 percent for the entire year. Real GDP growth in H1 2014 contracted by 0.1 percent, mainly due to the contraction in domestic demand, which has been weak since Q4 2013, and which KDV FRQWLQXHG WR EH VR LQWR WKH ÀUVW KDOI RI WKLV \HDU

THAILAND INVESTING IN MYANMAR

7KDLODQG¡V W R W D O investment in Myanmar has nearly reached US$10 billion, making the Kingdom the secondPublic disbursements are expected to speed up from their largest source of foreign VWDJQDWLRQ LQ WKH Ă€UVW KDOI RI WKLV \HDU ZLWK D IXQFWLRQLQJ direct investment FDI into government now in place. the country after China, The implementation of planned large public transport investment projects will also start next year, although the whose investment swelled past $14 billion. bulk of them will most likely be implemented starting in 2016. The main companies investing in Myanmar are : PTT, 1HYHUWKHOHVV 7KDLODQG¡V &RQVXPHU &RQĂ€GHQFH ,QGH[ Charoen Pokphand Group, Siam Cement Group, Siam City increased in September for the fourth consecutive month Cement Insee, Bangchak Petroleum, Boon Rawd Brewery, and peaked for 9 years and 7 months or 115 months, Bangkok Dusit Medical. according to a survey by the Commerce Ministry. Signs of Siam Commercial Bank, the main sponsor of the Although the indications of a recovery were climbing, 2014 Asean Summit, are frequently spotted, though the bank they remained below an expected level. This shows that was not among nine foreign banks awarded limited licences. SHRSOH VWLOO ODFN FRQĂ€GHQFH LQ WKH HFRQRPLF VLWXDWLRQV GXH to the cost of living, rising unemployment, delayed tourism To work on developing the ASEAN Vision beyond 2015. UHFRYHU\ WKH ORZ SULFHV RI IDUP SURGXFWV ZLGHVSUHDG Ă RRG 0\DQPDU LV FRQĂ€GHQW WKDW ZLWK WKH FRRSHUDWLRQ RI $6($1 damage, and exports negatively affected by the global Member States as well as its external partners and economic slowdown. Last but not least the negative news LQWHUQDWLRQDO FRPPXQLW\ LW ZLOO DEOH WR IXOĂ€OO LWV WDVNV spread internationally about crime. Courtesy of Thailand Business news. APPROACH Nov 2014

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Are Processed Foods linked to Autoimmune THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REFINED AND PROCESSED SALTS

PROCESSED SALTS IRRG GLHWV FRXOG EH SDUWO\ WR EODPH ´7KLV VWXG\ LV WKH Ă€UVW to indicate that H[FHVV UHĂ€QHG DQG SURFHVVHG VDOW may be one of the environmental factors driving the increased incidence of autoimmune diseasesâ€?, they said. Junk foods at fast food restaurants as well as processed foods at grocery retailers represent the largest sources of VRGLXP LQWDNH IURP UHĂ€QHG VDOWV Today, Western diets all have high salt content and that has led to increase in hypertension and perhaps autoimmune disease as well.â€?

REFINED SALTS

5HÀQHG SURFHVVHG DQG EOHDFKHG VDOWV DUH WKH SUREOHP Salt is critical to our health and is the most readily available non-metallic mineral in the world. Our bodies are not GHVLJQHG WR SURFHVV UHÀQHG VRGLXP FKORULGH VLQFH LW KDV QR QXWULWLRQDO YDOXH +RZHYHU ZKHQ D VDOW LV ÀOOHG ZLWK GR]HQV of minerals such as in rose-coloured crystals of Himalayan URFN VDOW RU WKH JUH\ WH[WXUH RI &HOWLF VDOW RXU ERGLHV EHQHÀW tremendously for their incorporation into our diet.

Autoimmune Disease is a diseases arising from an abnormal immune response of the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body (autoimmunity).

Instead of protecting the body from infection or disease as it normally does, the immune system attacks and destroys the ERG\¡V KHDOWK\ WLVVXH ,W GRHV WKLV E\ SURGXFLQJ DQWLERGLHV Mineral salts are healthy because they give your body the DJDLQVW WKH ERG\¡V WLVVXH 7KLV LV FDOOHG DXWRLPPXQLW\ variety of mineral ions needed to balance its functions, remain healthy and heal. The modern diet of processed foods, takeaways and microwave meals could be to blame for a sharp increase in Salt has always been part of the human diet, but what has autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, alopecia, changed is the mineral content of our food. Instead of eating DVWKPD DQG HF]HPD food high in minerals, such as nuts, fruit and vegetables, SHRSOH DUH Ă€OOLQJ WKHPVHOYHV XS ZLWK ´PLQHUDO HPSW\Âľ A team of scientists from Yale University in the U.S and the SURFHVVHG IRRG DQG Ă€]]\ GULQNV University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, in Germany, say junk APPROACH Nov 2014

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Anti Inflammatory Effects from Natural Spices Scientists have concluded that many diseases could be avoided by consuming more natural vegetarian food but remedies for illnesses are probably on your kitchen counter.

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resistant, resulting in the rapid demise and death of the patient -- deaths which are often written off inaccurately or disingenuously as non-treatment related.

Turmeric and Curcumin extract have been extensively studied for their ability to kill various cancer cell lines. In Turmeric for example has been found to cure Knee fact, the literature is so abundant that it is both surprising Osteoathiritis safely , inexpensively and effectfully. and disheartening that so many patients who are in need of 7KLV LV QRW WKH Ă€UVW KXPDQ VWXG\ WR FRQĂ€UP WXUPHULF LV DW OHDVW safe, effective and affordable treatments are not being given as effective as an NSAID drug in reducing the symptoms information about it. associated with knee osteoarthritis. A 2010 study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine The researchers evaluated the safety and tolerability of all found 2,000 mg of turmeric extract was as effective as the available human research on Curcumin in human cancer 800 mg of ibuprofen in reducing symptoms of pain and studies and found no cause for concern. They also noted LQĂ DPPDWLRQ >LL@ “Curcumin, as a natural remedy for thousands of years, has EHHQ VKRZQ WR EH ZHOO WROHUDWHG DQG FDXVHV QR VLJQLĂ€FDQW What is most remarkable about the more recent study is not toxicity in a number of clinical trials.â€? WKDW WXUPHULF KDV SRWHQW DQWL LQĂ DPPDWRU\ SURSHUWLHV EXW rather how much safer they are relative to NSAID drugs like Turmeric turns the entire drug-based medical model GLFORIHQDF ZKLFK OLNH PRVW SKDUPDFHXWLFDO DQWL LQĂ DPPDWRU\ on its head. Instead of causing more side effects than drugs have been linked to adverse health effects such as therapeutic ones – which you can read any drug insert to LQFUHDVHG FDUGLDF PRUWDOLW\ PLVFDUULDJH DQG VHL]XUH see is a universally true phenomenon and which ensures WKH LQĂ€QLWH H[SDQVLRQ RI WKH SKDUPDFHXWLFDO PDUNHW DQG DOO Turmeric also effect fully targets cancer stem cells which are the associated medical services – it has several hundred believed to be at the root cause of tumour formation and SRWHQWLDO VLGH EHQHĂ€WV malignancy. Although it was possible to debulk a tumor with surgery, Editor Note : The above article was carefully chosen to be chemotherapy and radiation, cancerous populations were purely informative and represents no healing, preventing or often missed or even enriched as a result. When the tumour diagnosing, treating or curing of any condition. mass regrew it often became more invasive and treatmentNov 2014 APPROACH 47

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Ice Hockey in Thailand THAILAND KIDS ICE HOCKEY U14 LIVING A DREAM

The Story of Dakota Carpenter and The Ice hockey Challenge

%HOLHYH LW RU QRW WKHUH DUH SODFHV LQ %DQJNRN ZKHUH \RX FDQ DOVR JR IRU D JDPH RI LFH KRFNH\ Believe it or not, there are places in Bangkok where you can also go for a game of ice hockey.

heat, no sticks... doing everything he could to move toward his dream.

7KHUH DUH WZR ULQNV LQ %DQJNRN 7KH Ă€UVW RQH LV WKH ´5LQNÂľ RQ WKH WK Ă RRU RI *UDQG &HQWUDO 5DPD ,; 0DOO ORFDWHG QHDU BTS Asoke or MRT Phra Ram 9 stations. The second one, at WKH ,PSHULDO 6DPURQJ 0DOO ,FH 5LQN LV WKH RQO\ 2O\PSLF VL]H rink complete with skating facilities in Thailand.

Once he moved closer to Bangkok, “The Rinkâ€? who mentioned a need for goalies in Thailand Kids Ice Hockey was contacted. On July 15 Dakota strapped on his corrections not made Ă€UVW LFH KRFNH\ JRDOLH SDGV DQG ZHQW WR SUDFWLFH $IWHU RQO\ a couple months he was already in demand as a goalie. He ended up playing in the league for two teams (different age divisions), winning silver with his U-14 team. He was VXEVHTXHQWO\ DVNHG WR SOD\ LQ %DQJNRN¡V ELJJHVW \RXWK tournament, “Puckfest,â€? for the Singapore U-14 team.

When Dakota Carpenter and his family moved to Thailand, apart from the many opportunities, they did not believe that the youngest son, Dakota, might be able live his dream: ice hockey. He never would have imagined that, in fact, it was moving him closer to opportunity.

With 17 shots on net, he saved every one of them and and Singapore won 1 - 0

Dakota has wanted to be a goalie since watching Roberto Luongo, a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League.

1R PDWWHU ZKDW GRQ¡W JLYH XS RQ \RXU GUHDPV ,I \RX VWD\ focused, committed and believe it can come from unexpected places - like being a Canadian starting your ice hockey career in Thailand!

Dakota remembers watching an interview of Luongo, where he remembered putting foam couch cushions on as pads in order to keep his dream alive! This story continues to inspire APPROACH would like you to support and learn more about 'DNRWD WRGD\ ZKLOH LQ &KDLQJ 0DL SUDFWLFLQJ KH HYHQ KDG Dakota or sponsorship information. two young Thai boys thinking it was funny to throw balls at Readers can contact Dakota at: freedomkeli@gmail.com him to see if he could catch or block them. Full gear, Thailand APPROACH Nov 2014

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LIFE STYLE HUA HIN GREAT PROPERTIES FOR SALE Stunning Beachfront Pool Villa

Price: 22,000,000 THB Living: 460 sqm. Land: 1,000 sqm.

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Price: 15,900,000 THB Living: 478 sqm. Land: 1,336 sqm.

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Price: 12,900,000 THB Living: 240 sqm. Land: 900 sqm.

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Price: 6,900,000 THB Living: 430 sqm. Land: 884 sqm.

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KIDS & EDUCATION

ASEAN Educational System A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF 6 COUNTRIES

DFURVV WKH VXE VHFWRUV DQG LQLWLDWLQJ VSHFLÀF PHDVXUHV WR achieve a holistic education development. 7KH ÀQGLQJV RI WKH UHSRUW DOVR HPSKDVL]H LPSRUWDQFH RI focusing on equity in and relevance of learning at all levels in line with national and international standards. Ensuring access to education for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups is becoming critical for the education systems in the region. Education systems need, to address the emerging requirements for young people to adapt to rapid changes.

&RXUWHV\ RI WKH 8QLWHG 1DWLRQV (GXFDWLRQDO Organization The ten ASEAN members are Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.

The report points out that successful implementation of education policies and reforms rely greatly on partnerships 7KH $VLD 3DFLÀF UHJLRQ LV ZHOO NQRZQ IRU LWV GLYHUVLW\ LQ between stakeholders: governments, the private sector, civil cultures, languages, historical backgrounds, political systems, VRFLHW\ RUJDQL]DWLRQV DV ZHOO DV ELODWHUDO DQG PXOWLODWHUDO and development stages. Despite this great diversity, the RUJDQL]DWLRQV Association of Southeast Asian Nations plus its 6 major country partners share similar visions of educational development. An establishment of benchmarks against which a progress of a programme and performance of an education system could In the ASEAN +6 countries, education and human resource be monitored and compared, is an important step to improve development are regarded as key elements in the enhancement education policy and practice in different areas. To this end, of their competitiveness. In order to develop effective and national education data systems need to be strengthened HIÀFLHQW HGXFDWLRQ V\VWHPV LQ WKH $VLD 3DFLÀF UHJLRQ LW LV to inform evidence-based policy making and successful important to understand a range of interconnected education monitoring, and evaluation of education system performance. issues in ASEAN+6 countries to learn from their respective experiences and enable strengthening education policies. ,W LV FOHDU WKDW D RQH VL]H ÀWV DOO PRGHO IRU LPSURYLQJ HGXFDWLRQ However, such information has not been readily available. systems is not feasible, given diverse country contexts in the $VLD 3DFLÀF UHJLRQ 7KH UHFRPPHQGDWLRQV IURP WKLV UHSRUW In this context, UNESCO Bangkok recently launched a leave space for policy makers and education ministry staff comparative report. to draw lessons based on their own national development needs, and further in-depth analysis which may be required The report shows that high performing education systems have to support in this process. been consistent in their commitment to clear political visions and their implementation through facilitating coordination APPROACH Nov 2014

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How to Create the Future You Want

Do you tend to control the circumstances in your life... or are the circumstances in your life controlling you?

by : Shawn Carpenter

The amount of stress you feel is a good indicator of how LQ FRQWURO \RX IHHO LQ \RXU OLIH ,W¡V HDV\ WR DOORZ SHRSOH circumstances, and situations to gain control over us unless we choose to take control of our own minds, emotions and actions.

You are responsible for everything that you have in your life today. Look in the mirror. What do you see? The cause of all your problems... and the solution. To begin thriving and moving toward your vision:

WHAT ARE YOU FOCUSING ON? When you focus on things that are beyond your control, \RX¡OO IHHO VWUHVVHG 7KLV FDQ LQFOXGH

HOW TO SHIFT YOUR FOCUS 7KHUH KDYH EHHQ PDQ\ WKLQJV \RX¡YH ZDQWHG LQ OLIH DQG gotten (your job, your spouse, the house you live in, your VKLUW WKH FXS RI FRIIHH \RX¡UH GULQNLQJ

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1. Shift your focus to things you can control: ‡ +RZ \RX XVH \RXU IUHH WLPH ‡ :KHQ \RX H[HUFLVH ‡ 7KH TXDOLW\ RI \RXU PHDOV ‡ 7KH QXPEHU RI SURVSHFWLQJ FDOOV \RX PDNH ‡ +RZ 3UHVHQW \RX DUH IRU \RXU IDPLO\

You might feel overwhelmed, helpless, depressed, fearful, and angry. WHAT SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE FOCUS ON Successful people focus on things they can control and are appreciative of things they currently have in their life. They also focus on their vision.

2. Ask yourself what difference you can make for the people in your life in a way they can really take in (and do it).

3UDFWLFH WKH DUW RI JUDWLWXGH 6HH LI \RX FDQ¡W Ă€QG WKLQJV ,W¡V HDV\ WR ORVH \RXU YLVLRQ ZKHQ \RX IDFH IDLOXUHV VHWEDFNV to be genuinely grateful for right now. Really feel it—the RU GLVDSSRLQWPHQWV LQ OLIH :H¡YH DOO H[SHULHQFHG GHHS KHDUW Universe (along with your subconscious mind) will give you breaking disappointment where something we wanted was more for which to be grateful. ripped from our grasp, or someone we trusted betrayed us... As a Master Life Coach/Strategic Interventionist, Shawn K. But in order to begin truly thriving - not just surviving - you Carpenter helps people create permanent transformation must shift your focus. and success in life.For a free Strategy Session with him, go to http://theollingroup.ca

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INSURANCE

Traffic Accident in Thailand WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE A ROAD ACCIDENT IN THAILAND No matter how good you drive yourself, according to the statistics you have more chance to be involved in an accident in Thailand then in your home country.

Driving around with only the CTPL (Compulsory Third Party Liability) is a big risk. The CTPL covers only for third party bodily injury (max. 50,000 baht) or death (max. 200,000 baht). So if the medical bills are higher, you will end up paying the difference by yourself. Third party property damage or damage to your own car is not insured at all under the CTPL. So make sure you have an extra Voluntary Insurance, at least a 3rd Class!

(so you can not leave the country) -The police will investigate the cause of the accident and who is at fault. Since the other party died, you will have a much bigger chance to be at fault.

Meanwhile the insurance company will arrange the compensation for the family of the deceased. If the insurance compensation amount of the insurance company is accepted by the family and they agree that the +RZ WR KDQGOH ZKHQ \RX DUH LQYROYHG LQ D VHULRXV WUDIÀF police does not bring it to court, you will have the chance to accident? pay the police so the case can be closed at the police station. 1. Call the police and ambulance in case of bodily injury. If the family does not accept the settlement, they may want 2. Call your insurance company to go court. 3. Your insurance company will send a surveyor to the spot. While waiting it does not hurt to take some pictures of the Luckily it hardly ever happens that it comes to a court case, scene. Do not move your car, unless the police or the surveyor but note that a lot depends on how you behave towards the tells you to. family of the deceased. It does not hurt to contact the family and show your respect and offer help if needed. If you upset When the surveyor arrives, he will take care of the paper work them or make them angry by your behaviour, they might want for you, the towing of the car (if needed) and/or instruct you to bring it to court anyhow. about the further procedure. Together with the other parties ,I LW GRHV JR FRXUW PRVW SUREDEO\ \RX ZLOO JHW D ÀQH RQO\ %XW involved he will also represent you to determine which party while the court case is pending you will not have your passport. was at fault. It remains with the authorities. A common story here is that the foreigner is always blamed. This is not correct. The surveyor is there to represent you <<Tailor-made Insurance Solutions for Expats>> on behalf of your insurance company. It is not in his (or his employers) interest to have you blamed. HEALTH THE INSURANCE SPECIALISTS

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Entertainment Review The Ballet Class by Adèle Geras and Shelagh McNicholas Written by Adèle Geras, illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas, 2004, 32 pages. The Ballet Class is the perfect book for aspiring dancers. Tilly loves her ballet class and shows us the challenges and joys of being a ballerina, in a way younger readers can understand. As lively written as it is illustrated, Tilly’s tale is a wonderful beginners’ guide for ages 3 and up to the fun and magic of ballet classes. Would you like this book sourced and shipped to you? Or Is this book not quite right for you? Visit Bookommended, the totally unique book recommendation DQG VRXUFLQJ VHUYLFH WKDW VWULYHV WR Ă€QG WKH ULJKW UHDGV IRU HDFK LQGLYLGXDO¡V needs, and place your order today. www.bookommended.com

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Reviews by Zara Adcock founder of Bookommended

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Recipes Best Chocolate Mud Cake Challenge Rate: 4/5 CHALLENGE RATE SCALE: 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

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. As the year draws to a close, I thought I’d share this festive, rich, dense and oh so good chocolate mud cake that truly is ‘the best’. Enjoy!

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t took four long days of dusting, sorting and shelving until finally my room full of books resembled a professional library – or so Amelia assured me. To celebrate our achievement, I made apple pies, and Amelia put on her red dress again and brought a book to the table where we were seated. Well, where I was seated. Amelia sunk into an ugly green velvet chair she had dragged from her bedroom onto the table.

Amelia’s gaze fell to her dessert, “He was tall, almost seven feet, and built like a pillar. But his eyes were gentle. He had thick grey hair that was once as mousy a brown as mine, and just as frizzy. Mama had the best hair in our family; wavy and raven black. And she had these deep-set amber coloured eyes that could see right into your soul. She only had to meet my eyes to know if I was guilty of something, or wanted to talk…”

“Oh, I almost forgot,” said Amelia, her mouth full of pie. She swallowed and gestured to her bedroom, “What about the books in Reckwood’s library? We haven’t added them to your library yet,” I shrugged. “That’s your room Amelia, and that’s where they belong,” Amelia blushed. I thought it was cute how she bowed her head to hide her rosy cheeks. “What’s that book you have with you?” I asked. Amelia stroked its cover. “It’s a storybook I found in your collection. It’s got all the stories my Dad used to tell me, even the one with the carpenter and the horseman – that was his favourite. Daddy was a carpenter you see. I thought I’d read the story to you this evening if you’d like that,”

And so it was the evening before Amelia’s first day off, the young orphan opened up to the last giant about her parents; their appearances, personalities, jobs – and how they died. “…Daddy’s solicitor was old and passed away with fever a few days after them, so his apprentice pulled out Dad’s will and sent me off to Reckwood, where, apparently, Daddy’s kin have lived for generations. But it seems that I am the only one of our family left now.”

I stared longingly at the book tucked in forest green cloth, its golden title engraved into the fabric. How many times had I wished one of my books would reveal its secrets to me? And there Amelia was, offering to open a door I didn’t have the key to, but suddenly it wasn’t the book’s story I wanted to hear. (At least, not yet.) I swallowed and focused on keeping my tongue from licking my lips. I’d noticed it bothered Amelia. Finally I dared to ask, “What did your father look like?” To Be Continued… By Zara Adcock

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Amelia’s cheeks were wet when she finished but she wore a brave smile. A wall had come down between us and Amelia seemed lighter for it. I knew there and then when she wiped her cheeks that I was the first person she had told and the first person to listen. I wondered what that made me. *** Later, when Amelia was asleep, I stared at the beams of the roof. One detail of Amelia’s story kept coming back to me, one part that didn’t make sense, one fact that would mean that she…No, don’t be silly Sal, I thought to myself – and then pretended the thought didn’t exist.

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Pranoam ChuPhoo is from Chainat. She moved to Hua Hin since she was four years old. She is the owner of MaiThai restaurant, Jasmine restaurant, and Cosmo salon. She is the vice president of +XD +LQ :RPHQ¡V &OXE +HU favorite sport is dancing. Her hobbies include gardening and shopping.

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Warangkana “ Nuna� Petcharaburanin Nuna Home Hua Hin Is from Petchaboon has been married to Sathit Kasibutr for four years. Her hometown is in Petchabun. However, she moved to Hua Hin and started a vacation rental and property for sale business called Nuna Home Hua Hin. Her hobbies are collecting designer bags, swimming, and going to the gym.

Khun Wadsana Rai Is from Kanchanaburi. She grew up in Bangkok and later moved to Hua Hin in 1993. Her grandfather is the owner of Ta-P-Lok mine, in Kanchanaburi. Most elderly would know him. Khun Wadsana is a member of Red Cross, and Rotary Hua Hin, as well as the YLFH SUHVLGHQW RI +XD +LQ :RPHQ¡V Club, and Committee member of Hua Hin-Cha am Tourism Associations. She owns a Vietnamese restaurant called Ra-ruk-nhaem-neong and 2 Picasso Fashion Shops.

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