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Approach Magazine Thailand Issue 48 : January 2017

ISSUE 48 : JANUARY 2017

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Editor in Chief Gerard Mosselman Office Manager Pimwee P. (Kob) On behalf of the APPROACH team, a prosperous 2017, may all your good intentions come true in good health, fame and fortune!

Thank you for your loyalty throughout 2016. We will continue to contribute lifestyle stories and extend contents throughout 2017.

We will continue amazing you.

No flashback of 2016, I leave this to other media as there is little positive to chat about. International atrocities, political battles of personal insult on the largest stage. These people call themselves leaders of the world? What a unfortunate joke.

At APPROACH we want to keep reporting about the positive things in our lives, our health, our kids, exciting new products, financial and legal tips…you name it. All in one cover.

Unfortunately there were no major events in December and January as the passing of our beloved King is respected. As his son takes over, the crowning will be a major glamorous event to report about.

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Once again, all the best for 2017 !

New Year’s sunrise over beach

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Contents

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New King of Thailand

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L'Ambiance

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Kids & Education

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Around Town

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Thai Nature

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Motoring

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Music

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Money Affairs

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Sport - ITF Tennis

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Travel in Thailand

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Thai Legal

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Sport - Sailing

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Events & Festivals

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Financial

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Coolest Gadgets

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Social & Hotel News

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Health & Wellness

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The

NEW KING of THAILAND

His Royal Majesty, Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is the King of Thailand.

As the tenth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, he is also styled as Rama X. At the age of 64, Vajiralongkorn is the oldest Thai monarch to ascend to the throne.

He is the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit.

In 1972, at the age of 20, he was made crown prince by his father. fter his father’s death on 13 October 2016, he was expected to succeed to the throne of Thailand but asked for time to mourn before taking the throne. He accepted the throne on the night of 1 December 2016 but will not be crowned formally until after the cremation of his father.

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Rattanakosin Era gave the child his first name at birth, “Vajiralongkorn Borommachakkrayadisonsantatiwong Thewetthamrongsuboriban Aphikhunuprakanmahittaladunladet Phumiphonnaretwarangkun Kittisirisombunsawangkhawat Borommakhattiyaratchakuman.

The government retroactively declared his reign to have begun on 13 October 2016, upon his father’s passing.

His Majesty began his education in 1956 when he entered kindergarten at the Chitralada School in Dusit Palace. After completing Mathayom 1 (through grade seven), he was sent to study at public schools in the United Kingdom. First at King’s Mead School, Seaford, Sussex, and then at Millfield School, Somerset, where he completed his secondary education in July 1970. In August 1970, he attended a five-week military training course at The King’s School, in Sydney, Australia.

His Majesty Maha Vajiralongkorn was born on 28 July 1952 in the Ambara Villa of the Dusit Palace in Bangkok.

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In 1972, the prince enrolled at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in Canberra, Australia. His education at Duntroon was divided into two parts: military training by the Australian Army and a bachelor’s degree course under the auspices of the University of New South Wales. He was graduated in 1976 as a newly commissioned lieutenant with a liberal arts degree.

Also interested in agricultural development, His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn accepted the “Mobile Agricultural Clinic Project” under his patronage. The project provides prompt services to farmers in order to enhance efficiency in farm production and solve farmers’ problems. It comprises experts in various agricultural fields who can advise farmers on plants, livestock, fisheries, and land development. He also offers suggestions on the tackling of agricultural problems, in addition to the application of agricultural technology to increase productivity and the improvement in the quality of agricultural production.

In 2015, he made two high-profile public appearances in Thailand, leading thousands of people in mass bicycling events not only in Bangkok, but also nationwide to honoured the birthday of his parents, Queen Sirikit and King Bhumibol, also known as Bike for Mom and Bike for Dad.

In 1982 he completed a second bachelor’s degree in law with second-class honours at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University. After completing his studies, the Crown Prince served as a career officer in the Royal Thai Army.

He served as a staff officer in the Directorate of Army Intelligence, attended the Command and General Staff College in 1977 and trained for periods with the US, British, and Australian armed services, studying unconventional warfare and advanced navigation. He is a qualified fixedwing and helicopter pilot. In 1978 he became head of the King’s Own Bodyguard Battalion. Later that year he interrupted his military career to be ordained for a season as a Buddhist monk, as is customary for all Thai Buddhist men.

These two events have promoted unity and good health among the Thai people of all sectors. In additions, it has bolstered his image, promoting himself as a dutiful son, and crucially, that he has the strong backing of the armed forces, who joined him at the event, and that he could be a “man of the people”, like his father.

His Majesty holds the ranks of General in the Royal Thai Army, Admiral in the Royal Thai Navy and Air Chief Marshal in the Royal Thai Air Force. He is qualified to pilot the Northrop F-5, F-16, and the Boeing 737-400. Intermittently, he engaged in actions for counter-insurgency purposes in the North and Northeast areas of Thailand. His military role in recent years has become increasingly ceremonial. As his father grew older, the Prince took a more prominent part in royal ceremonial and public appearances.

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AROUND TOWN

From resorts and fishing villages, the night markets, countless eateries, Hua Hin offers everything for everyone. The beauty of this region is beyond compare.

You’ll fall in love with the charm and culture of this bustling sleepy seaside town and its surroundings.

KHAO SAM ROI YOT NATIONAL PARK Mountain of Three Hundred Peaks. About a 30 to 45 minute drive from Hua Hin. Khao Sam Roi Yot is a labyrinth of caves, coves, and viewpoints. Spend the day exploring reticent beaches, desolate islands, freshwater marshes, and ethereal caverns. The Phraya Nakhon Cave is a must see. Experience the wonderment of the sun’s rays pouring in over the hidden Thai pavilion.

KHAO DENG VIEWPOINT The Red Mountain – A 50 minute hike uphill. Khao Daeng Viewpoint will also take your breath away with its unimaginable views. Toss your sandals aside and lace up your hiking shoes if you’re willing to endure this 50-minute hike to the lookout.

PALA U WATERFALL On the Myanmar border. One of the largest waterfalls in the country. Standing sixteen steps tall, very few reach the top. Beyond the third level, the hike becomes gruelling and should only be attempted by those who are physically capable

SANTORINI AMUSEMENT PARK Just North of Cha Am on the Highway to Bangkok. The Santorini park is an amalgamation of art, shopping, entertainment and cafes. There are many rides and attractions throughout the park. Check out the amusement park highlights: the Ferris wheel, the carousel, the water park, swings, and a haunted house.

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AROUND TOWN

INU DOG LOVERS CAFÉ

PONY CAFÉ

On Naebkehard road in Hua Hin Town - Designed for the dog lovers – With a dozen Shiba Inus around, you’ll feel as though you are hanging out a friend’s house at Inu Café. They have a delicious range of fruit juices and sodas on their menu. Cuddle up with a puppy and try their array of Thai and Western dishes!

Have a cosy Pony afternoon – On Petschkasem Road just North of Hua Hin - This is the must go-to place for families with kids, and well, unfortunately there aren’t real ponies around. it’s beautiful vintage décor will more than make up for it. You will find cute colourful displays of little ponies, plates, and paintings. Nice ambience and great food, what else more can we ask for?

HUA HIN TIQUE WALKING STREET On Soi 112 towards the Bypass highway. Originally the location of the Hua Hin Floating Market now lays this vintage, trendy tourist hotspot. You will fall in love with the retro atmosphere. The market has so much to offer: animal show, Bird Show, Elephants, outstanding restaurants, outdoor movies, pedal boats, and so much more. Lose track of time and get lost in the moment at Hua Hin Tique.

PLEARNWAN VINTAGE VILLAGE Just outside Hua Hin to the North on Petschkasem road.

This vintage village fully encompasses “the good old times” inspired by Thai Chinese neighbourhoods that once occupied Hua Hin and Bangkok. At Plearnwan, it’s all about happiness and feeling good. Good food and nice nostalgics shops and a Guest House.

NEW - THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Hua Hin has got a Chocolate Factory. The Chocolate Factory restaurant and chocolate shop, which is open to show how to make chocolate every day and has an Italian style restaurant. Not Only chocolate or bakery for which they have selected high-quality ingredients to create a wonderful dessert but also Italian cuisine that is classified as one of the highlights of the restaurant. The shop focuses on selecting only high-quality raw materials, which are selected by an experienced chef. All menus whether appetizer, salad, soup, pasta, pizza or main course, such as steaks are imported from Australia. Located on Petschkasem Road opposite San Paolo Hospital is now open.

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MUSIC

Thai Classic Musical

LEGENDS T

Mongkol Chayasirisobhon (Baritone)

& Duangdao Tipayanont (Soprano)

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he energy and organisation behind many festivals, musical competitions at the Hyatt Classics is Ajarn Baritone Mongkol Chayasirisobhon and his wife Duangdao.

A Chulalongkorn University Bachelor of Science, Biology and Music, Khun Mongkol also presided the Rotary club of Bangkok in the year 2000 Honorary. He is Board Member of YMCA Bangkok and a Board Member of Thai Faith and Music Foundation 1998- until today. Married to lovely Duangdao Tipayanont, a famous Thai soprano, the couple have done a lot of work for the Thai classical scene.

Their experience and knowledge from many festivals that they played in all parts of the world, with more than 20 years teaching experience at Universities, music schools and masterclasses in the festivals that they visited and finally to organize the Asia International Guitar Festival since 2001, give their students more confidence and more ideas about the way to play classical guitar.

Khun Mongkol: “we have often been called an impresario of classical music. D&M Music Studio, founded in 1993, will continue its mission to promote classical music in Thailand and cooperate with institutions, companies and associations operating in the music sectors in Bangkok. We have brought good musical artists from all over the world to Bangkok and to other major venues in Thailand as well as to other Southeast Asian countries�.

We have organized Mozart international Competition for piano in 2011 and for string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and double bass) in 2012 . They will alternate once every two years.

Our aims and objectives are to promote a greater understanding of classical music for the music enthusiasts and to provide a platform to nurture musical talents and creativity unto excellence in music. Last but not least, to raise the standard of classical music education in Thailand Both Khun Mongkol and his wife Duangdao have promoted multicultural exchange through classical music via various instruments, collaborating with other local and international networks in the creation of relevant and sustainable music programmes such as international competition, workshops, music pedagogy and symposiums.

Currently, classical music does not reach far into Thailand, therefore, their activities give all Thai music lovers and expatriate the opportunity to taste and enjoy classical music!

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 !

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TRAVEL IN THAILAND

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GEMS of

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The Tourism Authority of Thailand promoted the 12 Hidden Gems of Thailand.

1. PROVINCE of CHANTABURI

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hese tourism destinations include the cities and provinces of Lampang, Petchabun, Nan, Buriram, Loei, Samut Songkhram, Ratchaburi, Trat, Chanthaburi, Trang, Chumphon, and Nakhon Sri Thammaratand.

Chanthaburi is in the east of Thailand, on the border with Battambang and Pailin of Cambodia and on the shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are Trat in the east and Rayong, Chonburi, Chachoengsao, and Sa Kaeo to the west and north.

Chanthaburi means: The Lady Chan who wears a pan on her head.

Beyond the French colonial influences of the town an evening stroll along heritage streets and an overnight at

a quiet beach resort. Chanthaburi is a convenient stepping stone to beach resorts on Chang, Kut and Mak islands, Trat town, and western Cambodia.

After the Paknam crisis in 1893, French colonial troops occupied Chanthaburi, returning it in 1905 when Thailand gave up ownership of the western part of Cambodia. A significant minority of Chanthaburi citizens are native Vietnamese, who came there in three waves: first in the 19th century during anti-Catholic persecutions in Cochin China; a second wave in the 1920s to 1940s fleeing from French Indochina; and a third wave after the communist victory in Vietnam in 1975.

The town of Chanthaburi has been the seat of a Bishop of Chanthaburi since 1944.

While the southern part of the province is on the shore of the Gulf of Thailand and thus is mostly coastal alluvial plains, the hinterlands of the province are quite mountainous. The Chanthaburi mountain range in the north has the highest elevation of the province, the 1,556 m high Soi Dao Nua Peak. The main river of the province is the Chanthaburi River.

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In the Town of Chanthaburi there are several temples, churches and shrines to visit.

Culturally eclectic Chanthaburi in eastern Thailand has long been home to large Chinese, Khmer and Vietnamese communities and was also influenced by the Shan from Burma as well as the French, who ruled the area from 1893 to 1905.

This mixed heritage is evident in both the food and architecture that line the city’s narrow streets, but an exploration of its temples, churches and shrines is perhaps the most fascinating way to get a sense for the diversity of Chanthaburi.

Songthaew taxi ride to the southeast of the town takes you to one of Thailand’s most popular national parks (at least among Thais): Namtok Phlio. The park was named after a waterfall that roars over sheer cliffs, but don’t forget to purchase long string beans to feed the fish that burst from a crystal clear water stream here.

If Chanthaburi’s beaches were comparable to the stretches of white sand and emerald water of nearby Ko Samet, Ko Chang or Ko Maak, the province would unquestionably be a marquee tourism hotspot. Its coast does boast expansive beaches as far as the eye can see, some of which

TRAVEL IN THAILAND Thailand to explore thanks to its many inlets, bays, peninsulas, viewpoints and fishing villages.

Perhaps Chanthaburi’s relatively light tourism numbers are due to it lacking any one single all-star attraction that screams “if you miss it you’ll never forgive yourself!” Yet it’s the mosaic of culture, history, food, mountains, waterfalls and beaches that places Chanthaburi among our favourite Thai destinations. Wander through the old streets and temples, be dampened by the mist of a waterfall, lose yourself on an off-the-map peninsula and bite into the most pungent durian in Thailand.

Hotels in Chanthaburi are plenty and prices vary from THB 450 at a simple guesthouse to 4 star hotels up to THB 7500 at the Bamboo Garden House, a coastal property on the beach.

Chanthaburi’s many cultural influences are reflected in its food, making this one of the most enjoyable spots in Thailand for Asian food lovers. The area is also home to some outstanding seafood, which is a must particularly if hitting the beach towns of Laem Singh and Chao Lao. A must for food lovers is a casual stroll through the old town’s Sukhapiban Road, where modest shops dish out cheap and memorable eats.

With coulourful history and a distinct mix of cultures, Chanthaburi is among the country’s most precious undervisited gems. It’s also the literal home to some of Thailand’s most precious gems — The city is the centre of Thailand’s lucrative precious stone trade. With its glittering jewels, French-influenced architecture, artsy riverside atmosphere, dazzling temples and churches, and a delicious mix of local food, a stroll through the Chanthaboon Old Town is a must for culture-oriented travellers.

are worthy of a nice long lounge, but generally the water is on the murky side. The beaches are still lovely by more down-to-earth standards; they’re just nothing to write home about if you’ve been to the islands.

Even so, the Chantaburi coast is one of the most rewarding seaside areas in

Chanthaburi also features some good prepared food markets. While the small Chalerm Jan day market that sets up near Wat Kate Na Boonyaram is the place to go for Thai sweets, Nam Phu market near the fountain in the centre of town offers everything from durian jam to locally made grass mats.

Courtesy of Thailand Tourist Authority

With waterfalls, a coastline full of surprises, fabulous regional food and a dreamy old riverfront district influenced by the Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese and French, Chanthaburi offers a wealth of good stuff in one accessible package.

A manageable motorbike or

To be Continued.....

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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 Bor Sang Umbrella Festival

January 2017 This annual event celebrates Bor Sang village’s reputation as the community that creates Thailand’s most famous umbrellas made from Saa paper. During the three-day festival, streets are illuminated by lanterns, while hundreds of umbrellas are hung from the rafters and beams of houses and shops. Bands play, while villagers compete to design the year’s most attractive umbrella. Concerts, a food festival and beauty contest all compete for the attention of the audience, a mix of both tourists and residents, who gather to celebrate Bor Sang’s innovative.

Where: Pha Chana Dai, Ubon Ratchathani

Chiang Mai Jazz & Music in the City

January 2017 Chiangmai Jazz & Music in the city is held annually at the Nim City Daily, on January, each day from 6 pm to midnight. Entry is free, you will enjoy with Ben Chalatit, New Jiew, SL Music, Delritmo and Hugjazz, Wan Thanakrit, Pop Pongkool, Rasmee and Gap The Voice.

Where: Nim City Daily, Chiang Mai

The North Face 100 Thailand January 2017

The North Face 100 Thailand is part of eight Asia - Pacific countries challenging runners to the 100km ultra distance.

The competition offers a distance for everyone including; 100km solo, 100km duo which is run in pairs, 50km each, 50km solo, 25km run, and a 10km run.

Where: Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima

Flora Park Festival

January 2017 & February 2017 The festival will showcase more than 100,000 flowers of 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.

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Chinese New Year

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YEAR ROOSTER OF THE

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hinese New Year, known in modern Chinese as the “Spring Festival”, is an important Chinese festival celebrated at the turn of the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Celebrations traditionally run from the evening preceding the first day, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first calendar month. The first day of the New Year falls on the new moon between 21 January and 20 February. In 2017, the first day of the Chinese New Year is on Saturday, 28 January.

Chinese New Year in Thailand - Chinatown - Bangkok In Thailand, it’s no surprise that the best place to go to witness the county’s Chinese New Year celebrations is Chinatown in Bangkok, which can be found around the bustling ‘Yaowarat’ Road in the Old City area. Every year, the road grinds to a halt for two or three days around new year, welcoming colorful street parades, including dragon dancers, lively music, noisy firecrackers and plenty of exotic street food vendors selling tasty treats to both locals and foreign visitors.

Unlike in China where three days are set aside for a public holiday, offices, businesses and banks in Thailand operate as normal – although it’s usual for Thai-Chinese workers to book a day or two off work so they can join in the fun!

in tradition red decorations, and the waft of incense in the air is even more powerful than usual. The Chinese New Year tradition is to light up one of the incense sticks, kneel in front of one of the deities, and make a wish for good fortune for the coming New Year.

2017 is also the year of the Rooster - The main features of the Rooster: The brightest sun sign, Rooster songs heralds the dawn, but also embodies the hero, the guardian and protector of life. You can see his picture on the roofs of many houses. As a Rooster, you are always on guard, look down on the people, and carefully look into the horizon. At night, you are overclocking the ghosts - Army Forces of Darkness. The Rooster is the embodiment of youth, strength, hope and purity.

Other than Yaowarat Road, head to Leng Noei Temple on Charoen Krung Street, which is one of the best places in Thailand to experience the festivities. This Chinese temple is popular all year round with both Chinese, Thais and tourists, but it is on New Year’s Day when it’s at its most vibrant, with worshippers coming to pay their respects to the deities above, as well as tourists coming to take photos and soak up the culture. The temple is decked out 20

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Women born in the Year of the Rooster, do not suffer from a lack of charisma. At a young age you “drive by the nose” literally crowds of admirers. There is no need to worry about future. You are reasonable and can almost always find someone who is both talented and is able to feed your future family. You treat family life wise and humorous.

Female Roosters are friendly, outgoing and very active in life. However, you jealously defend your own freedom and do not tolerate any interference in their lives.

SOCIAL & HOTEL NEWS

Social & Hotel News

YEAR END TERM PERFORMANCE at the International School Hua Hin A musical performance by the kids of all grades at the International School Hua Hin at Black Mountain.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CEREMONY at the Centara Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin continued a tradition of lighting up the topiary garden with Christmas lights. In doing so the hotel supports underprivileged children from five schools in the local area through donations made by the hotel guests. This year they supported three schools from Hua Hin Municipality and two from Phetchaburi. The new General Manager David Martens and Rujprateep Dhamarapipat ,Chief District of Hua Hin, Pailin Krongphan (Deputy Major of Hua Hin Municipality and the president of the Hua Hin women´s club, Khun Tu with husband Hans Venema wished the guests a joyous and prosperous Christmas. The guests appreciated the glittering Christmas lights of the elephant topiary garden followed by a cocktail reception with Christmas songs by the blind students from Dhammika Wittaya School.

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SOCIAL & HOTEL NEWS

Social & Hotel News WINTER MARKET at the Bluport Mall

DUSIT THANI HUA HIN Supports Hua Hin Bike Week The management and staff of Dusit Thani Hua Hin, led by the hotel’s Resident Manager, Mr Andrias Ananta, supported Hua Hin Bike Week by offering a selection of cupcakes to the Bike Club representative, Buncha Thirasuk, to cater for Thailand big bike members who joined a TIFO display in tribute to His Majesty The Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Rajabhakti Park.

BIG BIKERS in Hua Hin Hua Hin Bike Week is a huge event that brings bikers together all across Thailand for various activities and shows. It was held beginning December and it raised large amounts of money for charity each year. It is a time for local and tourist bikers to come together and showcase their bikes. Bike Week is filled with music and food with a warm concert festival atmosphere.

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FRANCAIS

Remplacer sa consommation de soda

Par Florent Ducret

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l existe une multitude d’articles et de d’études sur les méfaits des boissons gazeuses sucrées. Des informations de ces études, une me parait en décalage absolu avec les politiques de santé publique que devraient mener nos gouvernement : il y a dans une canette de coca (par exemple, car le Sprit ou la gamme Est me semblent encore plus sucrés) l’équivalent de 7 morceaux de sucre, soit 35gr de sucre.

Les troubles métaboliques liés à la sédentarité et à une alimentation trop riche en graisse et en sucre ont un énorme impact sanitaire et favorisent les maladies non transmissibles, qui provoquent plus de 35 millions de morts par an dans le monde, soit davantage que les maladies infectieuses. Il y a aujourd’hui 366 millions de diabétique identifiés dans le monde et leur nombre devrait atteindre 500 millions en 2030.

La Thaïlande, qui a reçu la palme de l’obésité en Asie du Sud-est récemment, est devenue un exemple alarmant de la perturbation sur le métabolisme des nouvelles habitudes alimentaires.

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Les sodas ont remplacé l’eau et les chips les fruits que les Thaïs grignotaient à longueur de journée.

Si les sodas sont si mauvais pour la santé, que faut-il boire à la place ?

Le mieux est de boire de l’eau. Mais beaucoup de personnes n’aiment pas forcément boire de l’eau à longueur de journée. Pour ceux qui ne veulent pas substituer leur consommation d’eau et de coca par de l’alcool, il existe deux options intéressantes : les infusions et les huiles essentielles.

On trouve de plus en plus de thé et d’infusion en Thaïlande. Si vous pouvez en rapporter dans vos bagages, Unmei propose, en France, une large sélection d’infusions délicieuses, à boire chaud ou froid.

Pour ce qui est des huiles essentielles, découvrez-les simplement, en mettant une goutte d’huile essentielle dans un litre d’eau. Elles parfument agréablement les boissons et vous permettent de profiter de leurs actions bienfaitrices. Parmi mes favorites, l’huile essentielle de menthe poivrée, qui est ultra rafraichissante, et aide à la digestion (et contre la mauvaise haleine), et les huiles essentielles d’agrume (citron, mandarine, orange ou petit grain), qui adoucissent les boissons, et ce, sans sucre. Mais d’autres huiles essentielles, comme la ravintsara ou le tea tree peuvent aussi se boire. Leur goût est cependant très prononcé et ne conviendra sans doute pas à tous les palais.

Dernier point, l’utilisation d’huiles essentielles n’est pas recommandée chez les enfants. Attendez que votre enfant ait 6 ans pour lui donner des boissons parfumées aux huiles essentielles. En attendant, habituez-le à boire de l’eau…

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THAI NATURE

The

Coppersmith Barbet Megalaima haemacephala

By Dr. George F. Grossniklaus

The barbet birds are a group of animals with 82 species in 13 genera originally considered in the Woodpecker family. The origin of the name lies in the beak phillippi, stiff bristles.

The family described by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in 1838 is today a paraphyletic taxon, since it would form a monophyllum only with the inclusion of the toucans (Ramphastidae). They were therefore divided into four families, African beards (Lybiidae), American beardies (Capitonidae), Asian beardies (Megalaimidae) and toucan beakbirds (Semnornithidae).

Barbet birds could become 9 cm (African dwarf bearded birds) up to 32 centimeters long (green bearded birds).

Most species have no sex dimorphism. Many of the species have a colorful plumage. Barbet birds have an arsenal of very loud shouts. They usually consist of a phrase which is often repeated.

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The call is a loud rather metallic tuk‌tuk‌tuk (or tunk), reminiscent of a copper sheet being beaten, giving the bird its name. Repeated monotonously for long periods, starting with a subdued tuk and building up to an even volume and tempo, the latter varying from 108 to 121 per minute and can continue with as many as 204 notes. They are silent and do not call in winter.

The beak remains shut during each call - a patch of bare skin on both sides of the throat inflates and collapses with each tuk like a rubber bulb and the head is bobbed.

THAI NATURE The Asian beardies (Megalaimidae) live with a variety of 26 species in the forests of Asia. The birds are 15 to 33 inches long. Their plumage is green, with a kind of brownish and has contrasting, coloured spots on the head and chest. They feed on fruits, insects and plunder the nests of smaller birds. Asian barbet birds are monogamous. They lay two to four eggs.

Both parents are involved in rearing, often still supported by young birds from previous broods.

In most cases, barbet birds are found in the foliage of the trees; despite their colorful plumage, they are well camouflaged there. Barbet birds feed on insects and fruits.

They are usually found only at fertile feed sources such as large, fruit-bearing trees in large quantities, otherwise they live single or in pairs.

Some species of barbet birds breed only in a tightly limited season, others throughout the year. Like all the woodpeckers, barbet birds are cave breeders. The caves, which are chopped with a strong beak in rotten wood, are distinguished by a long passage into a large nesting chamber. These caves are often used as sleeping areas outside the breeding period.

Occasionally, the old caves of other woodpeckers are occupied by bearded birds.

Courtship involves singing, puffing of the throat, bobbing of the head, flicking of the tail, ritual feeding and allopreening.

They breed through much of the year with local variation.

The breeding season is mainly February to April in India and December to September in Sri Lanka. Both sexes excavate the nest on the underside of a narrow horizontal branch.

They may also roost inside the nest holes. Three or four eggs are laid and like in many hole nesting birds the incubation period is not well known but has been estimated to be about 2 weeks. Both sexes incubate. Often two broods are raised in quick succession.

The Barbet feeds preferably on banyan, peepul, and other wild figs, various drupes and berries, and the occasional insect, caught in aerial sallies. Petals of flowers may also be included in their diet. They eat nearly 1.5 to nearly 3 times their body weight in berries each day Adult birds are sometimes taken by predatory species. In urban areas, there are records of collisions with structures including white walls. Pesticide poisoning has also been noted.

The females lay about two to five white eggs with longitudinal grooves in the breeding cavity, which is padded with mulm or wood chips. The eggs are incubated alternately by both parent animals, but at night the male only breeds exceptionally. The naked and blind chicks in the hatch have strong seat-weals on their heels. After four or five weeks, they leave the breeding-cave with a much less colorful feather dress, which later becomes dyed.

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got an email from a reader last week asking if she should use a “wrap” to hold her investments as her adviser had recommended this.

In the US and the UK the concept of Fund Supermarkets is well developed and many retail investors would use these as way to invest.

to Jupiter and get the same lower cost fund, however the minimum investment to go direct is £5m!

In terms of our understanding, we know that 1) platforms or WRAPs will charge us a fee although 2) the cost of investment funds will be lower.

You can appoint a professional money manager to run the investments on your behalf, or set up the portfolio to re-balance’ itself every quarter to avoid higher risk from portfolio drift. By logging on to the platform you can keep track of your investments and move everything into cash at the click of a button instead of phoning twelve different firms.

What I like most is the ability to see what’s going on in the section of my account that’s run by my investment manager, as well as being able to research funds on the platform that I might buy for my self-managed section. What’s also particularly good is the range of funds available and the way this keeps growing. It seems that if one investment manager identifies a “good” fund, it gets added to the platform and then it’s available to all, although I’m reassured by the fact I can only access regulated funds too – no unregulated rubbish.

Dealing directly with retail clients investing ten or twenty thousand pounds is expensive and the charges you pay to Jupiter, Henderson and the likes reflect this. The Jupiter Merlin fund range for example charges about 2.54% pa.

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The following business entities have to keep accounts according to the Thai Accounting Act • Registered partnerships registered under Thai law • Limited Companies registered under Thai law • Public Limited Companies registered under Thai law • Juristic Persons registered under a foreign law if carrying on business in Thailand • Joint Ventures under the Thai Revenue Code • Natural Persons or Unregistered Partnerships engaging in any kind of business in Thailand as prescribed.

Business entities must have a qualified bookkeeper who keeps accounts which must show results of the operations, financial status or changes in financial status in accordance with the facts and accounting standards. Particulars must be entered in Thai language or accompanied by a translation into Thai language.

A business must prepare and submit financial statements to the Accounts Office within five months from the day the accounts are closed.

Additionally, a tax return must be filed together with a balance sheet, operating account and profit and loss account, revenue and expense account on gross revenue within 150 days from the last day of the accounting period. These financial statements are the basis for the calculation of the Corporate Income Tax according to Section 65 of the Revenue Code.

When speaking about accountants in Thailand these can be either simple book keepers or auditors. Accountants in Thailand must hold a bachelor’s degree in accountancy.

Auditors must hold a license as Certified Public Accountants.

Both types of accountants, book keepers and auditors, must be members in the FAP. Juristic Persons who offer accounting and auditing services must be registered with the FAP as well.

Juristic Persons must even provide a collateral for malpractice liability.

The FAP also issues the Thai Accounting Standards which are closely based on the International Accounting Standards. The ASEAN member states are currently in the process of mutually recognizing and liberalizing the accounting professions in the wake of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC).

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Previously, it was saying it had enough cash to last 11 months.

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Exercising helps you to: Strengthen your muscles - Improve your fitness - Lose weight if you need to - Increase your self-confidence.

How much exercise should I do and how often?

Aim to do 30 minutes sessions of exercise five times a week.

It’s also recommended that you spend 30 minutes a day on our feet - walking, climbing stairs, etc.

If you have joint pain, start gently and gradually increase the length of time you’re exercising. Doing 5–10 minutes of exercise each day is important to keep your joints moving and your muscles strong. Try this a couple of times a day and build it into your daily routine.

How will I know if I’ve overdone it?

If an hour after you have finished exercising, you’re still aching or feel sorer than when you started, you may have overdone it. You should feel as if your muscles have done some work and have stretched a little after exercise, but you should not be exhausted or in more discomfort.

Most people take a while to learn how much exercise they can do. Have a rest the following day and start again the day after, but halve the amount of exercise. Then gradually increase it by a few minutes each day.

What sort of exercise is important?

Aim for a combination of Stretching exercises, Strengthening exercises, Fitness exercises.

It’s important to keep your joints moving and your muscles strong.

If arthritis is causing pain, you may not want to move. But this can increase stiffness and in the long term your muscles will weaken, making movement even more difficult!

Exercise is important because it can help you to: Ease stiffness - Improve your fitness - Improve joint movement - Strengthen muscles and keep your heart healthy Exercise also has positive mental effects. Often you will feel much better and more self-confident when you’ve done some exercise. This can affect the way you cope with a condition.

It’s never too late to start keeping yourself fit. Your body is designed to move and not doing so can harm the tissues in and around your joints.

Many people are afraid to exercise because they believe that it damages their joints. But keeping active will help to keep your joints supple and reduce pain.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS If you’re worried about starting a new exercise, your doctor can give you a check-up to make sure you’ll benefit from more activity.

To stay motivated, it’s important to set realistic goals (it’s normal for these goals to change as your condition changes) and do exercise that you enjoy…do it regularly.

You don’t need to join a gym or buy special equipment to exercise. The simplest exercises are often the best.

Try to do three main types of exercises:

Stretching exercises help ease aches Strengthening exercises help our Fitness exercises help us to keep our and pains and get the best movement from your joints.

muscles to support our joints.

hearts healthy. This type of exercise can be as simple as walking a bit further or faster than normal.

Stretching exercises, Strengthening exercises and Fitness exercises Always start with a low number of repetitions and build up gradually.

It’s normal for your muscles to feel a bit sore after exercise, especially if you’re not used to it, but you should stop if you have sudden or severe pain in your muscles or joints. Seek medical advice if the pain persists after you have finished exercising.

Swimming - Water supports your joints, which makes it easier to move them. In the water, all your muscles and joints are in motion.

Walking is a simple, cheap and very effective way to exercise. Putting weight through your legs when you walk helps keep your bones as strong as possible. Gradually increasing the distance, or walking uphill more often.

Yoga has also been shown to help some people with arthritis. Get advice from your physiotherapist before you start.

Cycling is very good for strengthening your knees and for general fitness. However if you get a lot of knee pain you may have to take it very gently to start off with. Stop if your pain gets worse after cycling. Don’t overdo distance wise at it could be a burden for your heart.

Jogging can jar your joints and increase pain, so it may not be the best way for you to keep fit if you have joint pain.

Discuss your exercise programme with a gym instructor or physiotherapist.

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Always consult a physician if you have any doubt about your physical abilities or if pains develop whilst exercising.

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Positive Things We Should Be Saying to Our Kids Encouraging words can have a truly lasting effect on kids years and years after you’ve said them. Use phrases that will make them feel good about themselves inside and out, things that will stick with them.

As a parent, saying the wrong thing out of anger or frustration can ultimately cause serious damage to your child’s selfesteem or self-worth.

On the flip side, being too positive or calling them perfect can make your child believe he or she is better than everyone else or hold themselves to an impossible standard just to not disappoint.

While some mistake will definitely be made along the way, there are a few key phrases to avoid:

“You did great, why can’t you do that all the time?”

When a compliment is immediately followed by a ‘but’, it places the focus on the negative instead of the positive. All the positive reinforcement, self-esteem boost, and motivation gained from the compliment are lost as soon as ‘but’ is uttered.

“You really make me mad !”

The number one job of a parent is to stay calm no matter what happens. Aside from the fact that we usually say things we later regret when we’re angry or frustrated, staying calm also models for our children how we want them to behave. This is especially true for parents of kids who tend to get easily upset.

“Come on, it´s not a big deal” Even if something isn’t a big deal to you, it can be a big deal to your child. Telling them that it isn’t, invalidates and shames them for their emotions. Not only are they then upset about the original issue, but they’re ashamed or embarrassed about how upset they are on top of that. These comments never ever help anyone – children or adults – actually feel better or calm down.

“Calm down” If they would, they could! You can never get through to a child when they’re throwing a tantrum. Instead, the best thing to do is remain calm yourself, don’t take the bait, and be patient while validating their feelings

“Hurry up and get ready” This phrase is typical in most households but it doesn’t usually get anything done faster, except for making children feel more stressed.

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“Why do I have to tell you this every day again?

If you have to endlessly repeat yourself ,then you need to rethink your communication strategy. Nagging never works; kids have very selective listening and they’ll tune you right out. Instead, try asking open-ended questions to get to the root of what’s going on

“I told you so” Bragging about what we know is never helpful to children. They get to learn from their own mistakes just like we did.

“Great Job!” An absolute overused phrase, said even when a child does a mediocre job, that it has lost its meaning and makes a child become dependent on a parent’s affirmation! Being present and really observing a child will do much more to build a child’s self-esteem than repeating an empty phrase like ‘great job’ over and over again.

Last but not least: You might think that by putting on a happy face when you’re anything but happy is protecting your child. But kids can see right through that mask and it scares them. Hiding your negative emotions and faking positive ones not only makes you feel worse inside but it also hurts your relationship with your child. You don’t have to tell them everything that’s wrong but acknowledging your own feelings shows them its okay for them to feel the same way.

Positive things to say to your child: You make me proud - You have great ideas - You don’t have to be perfect to be great - I know you did your best You were right - We can try your way - I love your creativity - I can’t wait to hear about it I love the way you tell stories - What you did was awesome - That was a really good choice - You look great I understand you - That was really brave - We all make mistakes - You are very good at that You can try again tomorrow - Nobody is perfect - I love how you did that - Good point - I love you

Marital Tension stresses children greatly It’s well-known that stress can make you and your whole family irritable.

But it also can threaten your marriage. When irritation with work or an untidy house boil over into your interactions with your spouse, your marital relationship suffers and kids suffer along with it. They may express their anxiety or not. However they suffer psychologically.

Avoid stress and tensions within your relationship Women are more likely to transfer negative stress to their spouses and subsequently report more problems with their marriages. Depression and anxiety that may accompany stress can lead to decreased marital satisfaction and have a negative influence on the wellbeing and behaviour of your children.

Couples need one-on-one time and not being replaced by “important” tasks Are you replacing the importance of your one-on-one time with your husband with other activities? While there are many important tasks that must be done, from feeding the children to changing laundry to the dryer to getting that big project done for work, nothing should take precedence over improving and preserving your marriage.

Parenting is one of the most important responsibilities we will ever take upon us.

In school we learn algebra, history, and English, but not how to raise happy and responsible children. We receive no parental guidance training or how to deal with stress of being parents.

However, lack of parental guidance or even call it training is reflected in the condition of our children. They often sulk and glare at us. They fail to carry out the responsibilities we give them. They don’t do their homework. They argue and fight with one another.

Our children mean the world to us, but we don’t always remember to tell them so. Remind your children, at least once a day, just how important they are.

Using frequent positive communication helps build a strong parent-child relationship and can actually make discipline more effective.

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In earlier days, we have moved from horse carriages to steam driven vehicles, diesel powered with the exploitation of crude oil, petrol engines, electric drives and contemporary state of the art hybrid, full electric and combinations thereof. Last but not least, petrol and diesel engines with hydrogen gas technology stretching the km/mile economy to its limits.

Even though we have not by far reached the possibilities, real examples of “new” era products can be found in today’s vehicles equipped with state-of-the-art connection systems. We will be able to use our smart phones, laptops & tablets, not only to find our vehicles, but also programme them, diagnosing and plotting them, ultimately putting in destinations where you want it to take you. Just imagine: an Android or Applecar. It will be reality in the coming years.

Leaning back, watching a movie whilst it drives you ! Miss Daisy here we come ! (Movie 1989: Driving Miss Daisy) Today we can use and control various systems in a car simply by voice or a light touch on the screen of a smart front-end screen installed from factory, or instruct via an app on a smartphone that connects with a front-end with CarPlay and ANDROID AUTO.

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Tesla Model S A Satellite Navigation System or Satnav and a Global Positioning System or GPS that have to work in conjunction with satellites are obvious examples. A Driverless car is around the corner.

Conventional vehicles use gasoline or diesel to power an internal combustion engine.

Hybrids also use an internal combustion engine—and can be fuelled like normal cars—but have an electric motor and battery, and can be partially or wholly powered by electricity.

By using both a conventional engine and electric motor, the best hybrids achieve significantly better fuel efficiency than their non-hybrid counterparts. They also pollute less and save drivers money through fuel savings.

Hybrids that can’t be recharged from an outlet aren’t generally considered to be electric vehicles, as they rely exclusively on gasoline or diesel for energy. Plug-in hybrids, described above, are considered electric vehicles, along with battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Learn more about how plug-in vehicles work >

MOTORING packed with the most sophisticated technologies that will enable cars, people and the world to connect with one another perfectly.

Tesla USA is one of the manufacturers of luxury cars with self-driving technology.

Check this out: www.tesla.com/videos/full-self-drivinghardware-all-tesla-cars Whilst self driving cars will be available in a distant future, Hybrid cars are seen on Thai roads by the thousands. The

Porsche Panamera Battery electric vehicles only use an electric motor and battery, eschewing conventional engines altogether. Because they don’t use gas or diesel, battery electrics are often cleaner and cheaper to fuel than hybrids and conventional vehicles.

Learn more about how battery electrics work > The most advanced hybrids have larger batteries and can recharge their batteries from an outlet, allowing them to drive extended distances on electricity before switching to gasoline or diesel. Known as “plug-in hybrids,” these cars can offer much-improved environmental performance and increased fuel savings by substituting grid electricity for gasoline.

Through the years, driverless vehicles by various makers have been tested and tried in the real world with promising success, which means that in the not too distant future we shall have the opportunity of experiencing smart vehicles

Toyota Prius is the most sold Hybrid car. With sales tipping 20,000 in 2016.

At this Year´s Car Exhibition in Bangkok, the best Hybrid under 2.000 cc was awarded to the Honda Accord Hybrid, Best Hybrid Luxus Car to Porsche Panamera and the best Hybrid SUV to the BMW X5.

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THAILAND F4 FUTURES - December 12th - 18th This outdoor tennis tournament of the ITF category of future champions was held from December 12th until December 18th, sponsored by Cal Comp & XYZ Printing at the True Arena in Hua Hin.

The Men’s Singles The winners of the men singles was Fabien Rebould (21) from France, beating Sadio Doumbia, also from France 6-7, 6-2 and 7-6.

The total prize money was US$ 10,000

The Doubles The doubles were won by Pruchya Isarow and Chayanon Kaewsuto, both from Thailand beating Jea Moon Lee & Yong Kyu Lim also from Korea, walkover due to injury.

In the semi finals, Pruchya & Chayanon beat another Korean double, Sang Woo Noh & Jae Min Seol 63 – 64.

From December 19th until December 25th, the Thailand Futures F5 was played, sponsored again by Cal Comp & XYZ Printing.

The prize money here was also US$ 10,000 Finally, in December the Thailand Future F6 was played from December 26th until January 1st 2017.

APPROACH unfortunately was at the printer at the time of the tournament.

There were no Women tournaments at True arena during December.

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Sailing

The King´s Cup Regatta in Phuket

The King´s Cup Regatta was held from December 3rd to 10th

W

ith the passing of HM the King, it has been a difficult time for the organising committee. However in respect of the King’s honourable sailing achievements ‘The show must go on” and everyone was glad it did, with all the pomp and ceremony fit for a King. Every aspect of sailing - strong, light and no wind, tested the sailor’s abilities, patience and boat construction throughout the week. I’m sure that’s how the King of Sailing would have liked it to be. As far as the future is concerned, we all hope the King’s Cup continues to remember the past King’s sailing achievements and the new King adds some touches of his own.

Regatta organizers, local and international sailors joined in 89 seconds of silence to mourn the passing of HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and honour HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkunat accession to the throne, at the Opening Ceremony. After that, it was all out on the water and ready to do what sailors do best.

The race finals did not produce any thrills and spills, like the first two days but will be remembered for the contrasting spinnaker colours, clear blue sky and sparkling sea back drop, as the yachts circulated on a tight windward / leeward course. Expectations were high as many skippers wanted to make that one last leap for glory but in most cases the conditions prevented it from happening.

Race Results: TP52 Class was won by Ray Roberts & Team Hollywood Runner up was: April Jorgensen’s Mumm 30 & Judy Premier Cruising Class first place was Ithinay Yingsiri & the Pine-Pacific (Thailand) Runner up was: The Malaysian Armed Forces Farr 520 Zuhal skippered by Mohd Masyuri, Firefly 850 Sports Class was won by John Newnham’s Twin Sharks Runner up was: Hans Rahmann’s Voodoo Multihull Racing class (Catamaran and Tri-maran) winner was Andrew Hurford’s Phantom V Runner up was: Henry Kaye’s top performing Seacart 30 Thor Multihull Cruising class winner was Norikazu Arai’s Lagoon 410 Minnie Runner up was: Kimiya Shimizu & The Moorings 4600 Ying Yang Pulse 600 Class was won by Neil Ayre’s Java Runner up was: Florent Herson / Morten Jakobsen’s Hanuman XXXIII January 2017 APPROACH

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COOLEST GADGETS

COOLEST GADGETS A round up of the best gadgets that you wish you would have received at Xmas.

Samsung Gear S3 smart watch for him Samsung’s latest smartwatch is arguably the best on the market, combining a classic design with IP68 water resistance and built-in GPS. It is available in two designs frontier for a rugged look and classic which is more minimalist - and costs 15,700 Baht.

Tefal Toast ‘n’ Egg for the family

The Tefal Toast ‘n’ Egg revolutionises breakfast time by combining a toaster and egg cooker in one. As well as two wide slots for toasting, it has a steamer tray for boiling and a poaching tray to poach (and cook baked beans). The ingenious invention costs 1,350 Baht.

Bamboo keyboard for both

This bamboo wireless keyboard and mouse combo is sure to catch the attention of anyone that sees it, making it an ideal gift for trendy tech-lovers.

The eco-friendly duo is a made from responsibly-sourced bamboo, with a gloss finish for easy wiping. It is compatible with all Windows computers and costs 1,300 Baht.

Dyson hairdryer for her

Dyson released its first beauty product this year - a bladeless hairdryer that eliminates the risk of hair being sucked into the motor and claims to intelligently protect the hair and scalp from heat damage.

They Dyson “supersonic” hairdryer comes in fuchsia and white and costs 13,450 Baht.

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COOLEST GADGETS

ION Max turntable for both

For anyone who has a box of dusty records in the attic and nothing to play them on, a budget turntable could be the perfect Christmas gift. The ION Audio Max comes with built-in stereo speakers and a USB connection so you can convert your vintage vinyl into digital audio files. It comes in a choice of “piano black� or wood finish, and costs 6,500 Baht at Lazada.co.th.

Nikon D3400 for both

The Nikon D3400 is a new entry-level D-SLR camera that makes it easy to shoot high-quality images and then share them instantly. Perfect for Instagram fans who want to take their photography to the next level. The D3400 features a 18-55 mm lens, 24 MP APS-C CMOS, 1080/60P Video Capacity, enables users to record video in Full HD, and costs 18,000 Baht.

Tweexy - The Wearable Nail Polish Holder for her Say goodbye to nail polish spills and splashes by using the Tweexy when you apply it. This innovative portable nail varnish holder enables you to put your polish on without worrying about how to juggle the bottle and the brush. Just slip it onto two of your fingers, pop your nail polish bottle into it, and you can transform your talons into attention-grabbing works of art with ease. Only 298 Baht at lazada.co.th.

DIY Synth Kit for Tech Kids

Inspiring creativity! Make their very own synth from scratch. 3 synths in 1 - Atari Punk, Stutter and Dub Sirens. Use the 3 potentiometers to experiment with pitch, frequency and volume.

No soldering required - YAY! - Create their very own electronic music. Seamlessly incorporates science, music and creativity. Costs 1,200 Baht.

Bosch AQT 33-11 High Pressure Washer for him

Quick-connect SDS fittings - ready to go straight out of the box, no assembly required. Energy efficient auto-stop system, delivers power only when needed. Integrated storage for all accessories and compact space saving design. High efficiency pump provides more power and less effort. Clear view water filter for easy maintenance and additional pump protection.

Costs 2,790 Baht at lazada.co.th.

Editor: Most of these gadgets and articles are available through www.amazon.co.uk,however some may also be offered through www.lazada.co.th or www.alibaba.com. Prices are estimates based on UK prices published.

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