Approach Magazine October 2016

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Approach Magazine Thailand Issue 45 : October 2016

ISSUE 45 : OCTOBER 2016

Kui Buri National Park

Reforestation Event

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EDITOR’S FOREWORD

APPROACH PUBLISHING CO.,LTD. Address: 70/144 Soi 112 Hua Na, Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand Tel: (0) 32 900 477 Company Registration: 0775552001773 www.approach-thailand.com www.facebook.com/ApproachHuaHin

Let me start off with apologizing for the lack of information in our last motoring edition.

The prices quoted are based on the sales price in the country of manufactory, albeit multiplied by the present exchange rate, as an estimate. The import taxes on new cars depends on the engine sizes.

Vehicles with less than 2000 cc. engine capacity and not more than 220 HP are subject to 80% duty, 30% Excise Tax, 10% Interior Tax and 7% VAT, whereas new vehicles with more than 3000 cc engine capacity and more than 220 HP are subject to 80% duty, 50% excise tax, 10% Interior tax and 7% VAT. The taxes are based on the CIF Value of the import. Whilst I am with it, APPROACH magazine is put together by several contributors which are credited by name with their contributions.

As we approach the 4th year of existence, we look onward to an optimistic high season.

In September 2012 a young and eager team, spearheaded by Ralph Ruys started APPROACH magazine as a quarterly Golf magazine.

In January 2014 the team was reformed and APPROACH became a monthly lifestyle magazine with contributions of free-lance writers.

My sincere thanks and appreciation go out to Dr. George Grossniklas for Thai Nature, Jerry McMenamin for Money Affairs, Samuel for the French editorial, TAT for the Hua Hin events and Thailand Festivals, Angela Bouzanis for Financial, Joachim Wahlberg for Home Design, Florent Ducret for Health & Wellness. Thanks to our Graphics Guru's at ThaiSoMEDIA for their never ending graphic designs loaded with matching creative images.

Thailand Travel, Kids & Education are articles mainly made by experts and with their permission reproduced and edited for our magazine.

Last but not least thanks to the loyal advertisers & readers who make it possible to distribute APPROACH as a free copy.

As we “approach” the high season, we will do our best to inform about events, festivals in and around Hua Hin and Cha Am, Pranburi and Thailand in general.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Mahatma Ghandi

Yours Truly GMoss

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Editor in Chief Gerard Mosselman Office Manager Pimwee P. (Kob) Graphic Office Thaiso Media ™

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Contents

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Hua Hin & Beyond

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Thai Nature

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Motoring

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Music

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Home & Garden

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Coolest Gadgets

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Around Town

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Money Affairs

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Sport - GOLF

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Travel in Thailand

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Thai Legal

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Sport - TENNIS

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Events & Festivals

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Financial

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Entertainment

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Social & Hotel News

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Health & Wellness

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Real Estate

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L'Ambiance

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Kids & Education

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HUA HIN & BEYOND

Kui Buri National Park

Reforestation Event The Blúport Hua Hin Resort Mall organized a Reforestation Event, on September the 6th , in honour of His Majesty King Bhumipol´s 70th year of Reign. The event was initiated and led by Bluport´s management, Khun Kritsana Impuch and Khun Pasu Liptapanlop & Team, inviting local media to join in for a day at the park.

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stablished in 1999 Kui Buri National Park is located in the Tenasserim Hills in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.

The forests consists of dry- and moist evergreen forests with trees such as Dipterocarpus tuberculatus, Hopea odorata, Terminalia Chebula and different species of Palms.

However, deforestation and hunting has ruined parts of this wonderful sanctuary and mammal life.

The Blúport Hua Hin Resort Mall took the initiative to step in and draw public attention to a reforestation plan, starting in Kui Buri as an example to the population and visitors of Thailand to save our forests and wildlife.

The national park is home to one of biggest population of Bisons, also called Gaur, in entire Thailand with estimated around 100 individuals and around 320 Elephants and probably the best spot in entire Thailand to easily see few species thanks to the easily accessible open areas.

Wild mammals such as Bisons, Elephants, Golden Jackals, Leopards, Deer, Bantengs and Langurs are common in the national park. Some of the common birds that can be found in Kui Buri are the Crested Fireback, Indian roller, Asian Openbill.

We were taken to the Park in a Bluport Minivan and after an introductory ceremony at which the Prachuab deputy governor spoke, we mounted open pick-ups to the higher located plains overlooking an unbelievable beautiful valley and grazing grounds for the Elephants and Bisons.

The main objective of the event was to plant seeds in order to create more forest, especially in the areas where deforestation had taken its toll.

When forests are cleared, they emit CO2 back into the atmosphere and put humanity on a dangerous collision course with the worst of climate change. Deforestation accounts for about 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions caused by humans — comparable to the emissions from

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HUA HIN & BEYOND all of the cars and trucks on Earth combined. As a result, animal species are in danger of extinction, tree species lose important seed dispersal, and local people lose an important supply of protein.

Armed with catapults, all of us shot seed into a grazing valley where the Elephants and Bisons would trample the seeds into the ground and soon with a little help of the monsoon rain, trees will start to grow.

The trip was very successful and APPROACH will keep promoting re-naturalization efforts of Thai nature and wildlife.

Kuri Buri has a campsite with a visitor centre and basic facilities. Tents are available for rent at the visitor centre from 270B a night including accessories. There is one 3 bed room bungalow with 2 toilets for 1800 Baht per night. Your own tent is allowed for 30 Baht per night.

The entrance fees are 200 THB (children 100 Baht and 30 Baht for cars. Entrance tickets are valid for both the visitor centre and the wildlife watching area.

Blúport Hua Hin resort Mall Team

Blúport Team with Camp Management, Deputy Prachuab Governor and WWF Officials

Deputy Governor of Prachuab Khiri khan

Editor: Our admiration, thanks and appreciation for this initiative goes out to the entire Team & Management of Blúport Hua Hin Resort Mall. Keep the good work going!

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MUSIC

KOH

Mr. Saxman

Thailand Jazz at its best!

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ith the Mini Jazz festival organized by the Thai Tourist Authority on Hua Hin beach, September 17 & 18, APPROACH dedicates this article to one outstanding performer. Koh Mr. Saxman.

Koh has represented Thailand Jazz at international festivals in Copenhagen, Amsterdam, London, New York and Tokio just to mention a few. He is a saxophone player per excellence.

Listening to Koh play his soprano GAIA and closing your eyes is experiencing his virtuality and dynamics at its best!

Koh was born in 1973 and studied Music Education at Chulalongkorn University (1991-1994). Furthermore he attended workshops with Great Saxophone professors such as Mr.Trent Kynaston, Mr. Roger Greenberg, Mr.Heavey Pettel and Mr.Michael Paolo.

The winner of many awards, Koh performed in over 10 different countries and recorded 5 solo albums. He also performed in hundreds of records, films, television shows and commercial jingles.

Koh formed his own band called “The

Funk Machine Band” playing fusion jazz, funky and pop jazz music.

Visiting Jazz masters such as Eugen Montenero, one of the most famous and best Jazz guitarists and “ Docteur” Philippe Sellam always invited Koh to perform with them. Be it in The Saxophone or other Jazz venues in Bangkok and Hua Hin. Koh has released 5 solo albums as “Koh Mr.Saxman”, 4 albums with GMM Grammy, 1 album with own production and the latest album –The Sound of Saxman– with Mellow Tone. Many of his songs got extended radio play and reached the Top on radio charts. And his latest album “Happy Moment”.

In 2003, Koh won the prize for the “Best Instrumental Song of the Year” with the song “Rush Hour” from his first album “Mr. Saxman.”

Koh teaches music and saxophone in the music departments at Mahidol University, Kasetsart University, Rangsit University and at the KPN music academy.

Koh has also organized the Saxophone community in Thailand into a society called the “Saxsociety”.

www.saxsociety.com

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Authentic italian restaur ant in hua hin That brings the real taste of Italy to Thailand You will taste the influence of Carlo’s Sicilian heritage with every beautiful dish and perfect wine selection.

Carlo is an outstanding host by nature, and a great entertainer aswell, which is not a secret in Hua Hin. If you catch the right evening, Carlo will surprise you with his opera songs and bring you the real feel of Italy. Carlo’s Ristorante Italiano is the perfect place for fine Italian dining and to drink the best Italian wines.

Carlo will warmly welcome you.

Buon appetito e salute !

- Carlo Vitanza

Address: 174/1 Soi. Naresdamri, Hua-Hin, Prachuabkirikhun 77110 Thailand Phone: +66 (0)32 511 348 Mobile: +66 (0)81 197 4360 Email: info@carlo-huahin.com Website: www.carlo-huahin.com

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TEL : 032 512 979 OPPOSITE TO THE HILTON BEER HOUSE

AROUND TOWN

Hua Hin - The seaside town of Hua Hin serves as a popular coastal retreat for Bangkok residents and international

tourists. Built for leisure, the town offers scenic and challenging golf courses, an abundance of relaxing spa resorts, and a range of theme and water parks and playgrounds. Most visitors in Hua Hin have come to enjoy the sun and sand, heading out into the waters to try water sports or sticking to the land to enjoy beach sports. There are plenty interesting shops and multiple eateries, waterparks and nature surrounding.

APPROACH selects a few each month. Here is our October contribution:

Cool Breeze Cafe Bar Hua Hin

Cool Breeze CafĂŠ Bar offers you a unique dining experience. Located in one of the oldest and most interesting original fisherman houses in beautiful historic Hua Hin. Their vision was to take the wonderful feeling that you get by sitting at the beach be that around the coastlines of Spain, Italy, Greece or Portugal with family and friends having a wonderful meal, glass of wine and a laugh in a relaxed atmosphere. The menu is a mixture of authentic Spanish Tapas dishes and the more traditional Mediterranean main course options.

The Family Tree, Hua Hin

Pick up a unique souvenir at The Family Tree, a shop specializing in authentic Thai arts and crafts created by local artisans. A few treasures found at this attraction include hand-woven silks, natural cosmetics, paintings, recycled sculptures, jewellery, and toys. All products come directly from community groups, ethnic minorities, disabled artists, small family businesses, and environment projects. When you make a purchase here, you support the local Thai community. Located on Naresdamri Road opposite Cool Breeze.

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AROUND TOWN

Take 5 Sports Bar & Live Music Lounge

A different concept! Excellent food plus live music from 5 PM to midnight, featuring our house band ” Zuper June ” playing Blues and Rock, Live football, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis & Formula 1 on 7 different large screens.A large roof top patio “ El Patio Lounge” to enjoy the evenings. Location: opposite Amari Resort in a Khao Takiab a few metres south of Chicada Market.

There is Live music every day except Mondays.

Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market

Swiss Sheep Farm - Especially for kids

Most of the places you will see on the Hua Hin tourist brochures are at least 1-3 hours away from the city, such as caves and floating markets. However, just a few minutes before Cha Am, coming from Bangkok, there is a water park called Santorini and opposite to it, the Swiss Sheep Farm.

It is as the name suggests a European-style farm with horses, sheep, mules, windmills and a beautiful backdrop. There are open fields, small wooden bridges, train rides and fun games like darts and target shootings etc. The Swiss Sheep Farm is on Petchkasem road (highway #4) at kilometre 201, on the left side of the road when coming from Bangkok, just before the PTT gas station and 500 meters before the fork to Cha-am and Hua Hin on the left (straight being the bypass to Pranburi). Open every day from 10am to 7pm.

Admission fee 50 baht for adults, 30 baht for children.

Hua Hin Sam Phan Nam Floating Market covers an area of over 100 rai (16 hectares).

The market’s architectural features take their inspiration from several historical sites in Hua Hin that were either built or renovated during the reign of King Rama VI (1910-1925), including the Mrigadayavan Palace and Hua Hin Railway Station. At Sam Phan Nam Floating Market, you will find about 200 different shops selling local food, hand made products and souvenirs.

Stroll through the heart of the floating market on foot or by boat, or even a take a pedalo on the water. You can go around the floating market on a miniature railway.

Location: On Soi Hua Hin 112 about 4.5 kilometres from Petschkasen road. Sign will indicate where to turn left.

Daily from 10:00 am. – 11:00 pm

Hua Hin Night Bazaar, Hua Hin

In the evening, Hua Hin Night Bazaar fills the street with clothing, crafts, music, movies, cosmetics, food, and anything else you can think of for low prices.

Counterfeit brands mix with hand-crafted goods, so don’t be surprised to see fake Chanel handbags for sale.

In fact, many travellers visit this attraction solely for the knock-offs. Don’t forget to bargain, as many vendors hike up a price as soon as they see a tourist. If you get hungry, try one of the seafood restaurants along the way or opt for inexpensive street food instead. Plan to see Hua Hin Night Bazaar and other attractions that appeal to you using our Hua Hin vacation route planner.

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TRAVEL IN THAILAND

BACKPACKING through

THAILAND Thailand is a heaven for budget backpackers. Stunning white sand traces palm fringed coastlines. Locals that smile, food that satisfies, beaches that shimmer and parties that last until sunrise. This is what easy travel is all about.

At a budget of approximately 1,000 Baht a day , 25 Euro, 30 US$, 26 UK Pounds will finance your way around Thailand with your partner.

You’ll be able to pay for your transportation, snorkel, jungle or river tours, accommodation in cheap but clean double rooms and still have some money left over for beers.

Budget Accommodation - Between 250 to 500 Baht per night. The latter price includes air-conditioning.

in Thailand to list here. Thailand is jam-packed with great backpacking highlights, many of which you can find on your own, with no help of the guidebook. You just have to really dig to find them!

Bangkok - The hustle and bustle of the most vibrant city in Asia will force you to love it or hate it. Bangkok is the perfect first step (or plunge) into the world of Southeast Asia.

Food - There are still amazing deals to be had while backpacking through Thailand. You can usually find tasty Pad Thai, Massaman curry or spring rolls to fill your stomach for just over 35 Baht.

A cold beer will most likely be part of your budget while backpacking Thailand. There are ways to save some serious baht for those on a shoestring budget. You can buy big beers at 7/11 stores for around 55 THB. Must-See Places in Thailand - There are far too many “must-see” places 18

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Go on a cycle tour, visit Chinatown, check out famous temples, explore the

Chatuchak Market…and so much more.

If you decide to travel to the North West of Thailand, Chiang Mai is your target: This ancient walled city has plenty to offer backpackers. Cheap accommodation, Local markets, delicious restaurants and lots to keep you busy. Trips into the hills of Thailand with the highest peak, the Doi Inthanon (2,565 m – 8,415 ft) about 1 hour drive from Chiang Mai. Tour agencies that can arrange visits to the Thai Lanna and Burmese Long Neck Tribes. Trips to the Mae Sa Waterfall and driving the Mae Hon Song Loop are popular excursions in the area. Plenty of nature, plenty hills.

Thailand’s hippy hangout Pai. A beautiful little village set on the Pai River in the Mae Hong Song province. You can arrange jungle treks and river trips here as well as visits to the stunning Pai Canyon, Santichon (Chinese village) and tours to the infamous Bridge Over The River Kwai.

TRAVEL IN THAILAND Travelling South of Bangkok, the towns of Cha Am & Hua Hin are sleepy tourist destinations with sandy beaches and budget hostels. See event there in our special section Around Town The Islands: Along the Gulf Coast going South Krabi - is only accessible by boat so it retains an island-like vibe. Railay is breathtaking. Huge limestone cliffs jut out of shimmering turquoise waters.

Here you can do some rock climbing, jungle treks, hikes or just float in the warm sea and look up at the massive, jagged Goliaths that soar above the white sand coves. These shores include some of Thailand’s most beautiful beaches.

Koh Phangan - If you want to experience one of Thailand’s most dazzling specs in the sea, then you should come to Koh Phangan outside of the optimal lunar cycle.

On the East Gulf Coast Koh Chang and Koh Kood - Koh Samet - Stunning places which are deserted outside of peak seasons. Long white sand beaches fringe their shores, with a wide variety of accommodation.

Everything from cheap huts to stunning resorts.

Phones are also cheap in Thailand and handy to have. Pick up a SIM card for a few bucks. Phone calls are also very cheap. You can use a cell phone to book rooms.

The best time to visit Thailand is generally during the cooler, dryer months from November to around MidFebruary. During the summer months from June to August, the temperatures get pretty high – over 35 C. But then again….Tasty food, stunning beaches, great diving and snorkelling, smiling locals and stunning temples.

Pack your bags and head to Thailand.

It’ll probably be a place you return to a dozen times. Oh, and don’t forget your sunscreen!

However don’t travel without Peptol Bismol for upset stomachs and Tylenol for hangover headaches.

and…. Don’t leave home without travel insurance.

There are good roads connecting all of the best beaches so renting a motorbike and touring the island is easy. it’s possibly the coolest place in the country.

Koh Tao - What an incredible island.

Koh Tao (meaning “Turtle Island”) is Thailand’s scuba diving mecca. The diving here is world-class, but it’s the vibe that really makes Koh Tao what it is.

Funky beach bars, tasty restaurants, street stalls, sandy (but mostly unswimmable) beaches, movie nights and great diving and snorkelling.

Koh Phi Phi - These islands are stunning. If you want to see a beautiful beach, snorkel some nice reefs and see the place where the movie “The Beach” was filmed, then Koh Phi Phi is worth a visit. Keep in mind that prices here are jacked up in comparison to the rest of Thailand.

Moving around: By far the best way to get around in Thailand is on a motorbike or moped. They can be rented just about everywhere for as little as $3 and they will give you a lot of freedom that buses and Tuk-Tuks lack. If you’ve never ridden one before, don’t worry, it’s like riding a bike. Just take a spin around the block a couple of times to get used to it and you’ll be fine.

Despite a constant increase in pricing, Thailand is still a very cheap place to visit. There’s a lot to do and almost everything can fall inside of a backpacker’s budget.

No matter what kind of traveller you are, there’s something for everyone in Thailand and there’s a little bit of everyone to share it with. You can still find a little piece of paradise all to yourself in Thailand Internet is everywhere in Thailand.

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EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Events & Festivals THAILAND Thailand Vegetarian Festivals

1st - 9th October 2016 The Vegetarian Festival is an annual event held during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. During this time, local residents strictly observe 10 day vegetarian for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making and also want to promote stop killing animal life and eat vegetarian foods for a healthy life. It is believed that the vegetarian festival and its accompanying sacred rituals bestow good fortune upon those who religiously observe this rite.

The highlights of this event are the procession of gods, golden dragons and from every shrine around Hat Yai. Also, there are many booths of vegetarian food offering to the visitors all day.

Where: Throughout Thailand

Thailand-Laos Jointly Annual Boat Race Event

13th - 16th October 2016 This boat race is held annually during end of Thai Buddhist Lent Period, at Makong River, Mukdahan province. The visitors will enjoy watching, tasting, and shopping of local performances, food, and products in Indochina Fair around Mekong River. There are traditional performances – 8 tribes of Mukdahan by Laos and Vietnamese.

Where: Mekong River, in front of Indochina market, Mukdahan

Amari Watergate & BMW Thailand Charity Midnight Run 15th October 2016

It is the only race in Bangkok to be held at Midnight, and offers competitors a choice of 2 distances – 6km or 12km. The city streets will be closed and protected by a police and security contingent of about 400 officers, and supported along the route by local residents, and shop owners, together with the management and staff of the Amari Watergate Hotel Bangkok. The winners for the best record in 12km. of male and female championship will receive the Royal trophy of HRH Princess Sirindhorn.

Where: Amari Watergate Hotel, Bangkok

Chon Buri Buffalo Races 15th October 2016

The Chonburi buffalo races are one of the most popular Pattaya festivals, because it combines sportsmanship with entertainment and provides something for everyone, both athletes and spectators alike. There is a lot more to this special festival than just the buffalo race itself, and so there is something for everyone to explore during this season.

The races are an annual event held either in the month of October or in November.

Jockeys in this race ride ornately and colourfully decorated water buffalos, which are paraded out in floral garlands and elaborate dressings prior to competing in the event.

Where: Chon Buri

Long-tailed Boat Competition in Nakhon Sawan October 2016

Be amazed by the greatest races of traditional long boats ranging from small, medium and large sizes from all over the country. These Boat Races for His Majesty’s Trophy are held annually at the end of the Buddhist Lent along Chao Phraya River in front of Nakhon Sawan Provincial Hall. There are also other boat races at temples along the river, for example, from Wat Ko Hong and Wat Takhian Luan. This boat racing tradition has been carried on for decades to show the harmonious collaboration among inhabitants of Nakhon Sawan and its neighbours.Where: Chao Phraya River, Nakhon Sawan

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SOCIAL & HOTEL NEWS

Social & Hotel News

GRAND OPENING of the Blúport Hua Hin Resort Mall October 1, 2016 Hua Hin Asset Company Limited with the collaboration of The Mall Group Company Limited joins forces with Proud Real Estate Company Limited, devoting over 5,000 Million Baht to launch this dream destination, The BLÚPORT HUA HIN RESORT MALL. It covers over 200,000 sqm, which will be an extravagant sight, as it is the first resort mall in Thailand’s retail history. It is prepared to enter the centre stage of Asia’s tourism hub. Miss Supaluck Umpujh, Vice Chairman of Hua Hin Asset Company Limited and Mr. Pasu Liptapanlop, Executive Director of Hua Hin Asset Company Limited commented: “The resort mall will be Hua Hin’s new landmark that attracts both Thais and foreigners alike and marks Hua Hin as one of the dream destinations for tourism in terms of world class beach resorts. The opening of such a wonderful spectacle will also help bolster Thailand’s tourism economy and solidify the country’s status on the ASEAN platform.

HUA HIN PHENOMINAL Jazz Festival Sponsored by the Centara Grand Resort & Villas and Hua Hin Municipality, organized by the The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Prachuap Khiri Khan Office, a mini Jazz festival called “Phenominal Jazz”, took place on September 17 & 18 on the beach in front of the Centara Grand Resort. There were food stalls of Hua Hin Hills, Laksasuba Resort, Lakasa, Joy Seafood, Tom & Tom among others. The performers were mainly top Thai Jazz musicians spearheaded by the international saxophone virtuous Koh Mr. Saxman, star of the show. Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor Thawee Narissirikul has presided over the opening ceremony. Unfortunately there was no previous publicity about the festival. However, in particular Bangkok visitors enjoyed the Thai jazz.

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SOCIAL & HOTEL NEWS

Social & Hotel News DANIEL BETTINI, Guest Chef at the Hua Hin Anantara

In October 5 until 8, there will be 4 days of authentic Italian flavours with Daniele Bettini, Chef de Cuisine of Anantara Siam Bangkok award-winning Biscotti restaurant. Watch the talented Chef at what he does best, the Italian art of simple, home style recipes for lunch and dinner. Choose from a menu of handcrafted pizza, pasta and seafood dishes, paired with wines by the glass. There will also be an exclusive wine dinner not to be missed on October 7th.

MOTORBIKE SAFETY for children At a local school, it was very satisfying in watching over 100 children aged 6 to 12 decorate pristine white motorcycle helmets, especially as when they had finished they hopped on the motorcycle that picked them up from school wearing them. Orchid Palm Homes sponsored helmets for this school.

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L’Ambiance

FRANCAIS

LE STRESS CHEZ LES ENFANTS

By Florent Ducret

Le stress est une réaction physique, chimique et émotionnelle de notre corps à une situation excitante, troublante ou confuse. Les enfants, plus que les adultes, doivent faire face à ces situations de stress, et adoptent comportement de conflit qui exprime ce stress.

Ils connaissent deux types de stress : • Le stress normatif qui apparaît à chaque stade de son développement : apprendre à marcher, à parler, se faire des amis… ce stress est bénéfique car il va aider l’enfant à grandir et à devenir indépendant.

• Le stress lié aux changements ou aux évènements inhabituels : difficultés familiales, déménagement, pression de l’entourage, rentrée scolaire… toutes ces situations vont troubler l’enfant voire même le mettre en colère.

Le stress se traduit par des changements de comportements (irritabilité, agressivité), des difficultés de concentration (parce que son anxiété mobilise beaucoup d’énergie), mais également des signaux psychosomatiques : douleurs abdominales, nausées, troubles digestifs… maux de tête, fatigue…

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Il n’est pas rare non plus que l’enfant ait des comportements régressifs (pipi au lit, suçage de pouce, boire au biberon…) ou que des tics apparaissent (clignement des yeux, balancements…).

L’aromathérapie et le massage peuvent aider un enfant à surpasser son stress.

En cas d’énurésie (le terme médicale de faire pipi au lit), réconfortez votre enfant (il faut éviter de faire sentir son enfant coupable, ce qui augmenterai à son stress). Massez-le avant qu’il ne s’endorme, avec de préférence une huile douce, comme de l’huile d’amande douce ou de l’huile de noyau d’abricot, dans laquelle vous pourrez mettre une goutte d’huile essentielle de mandarine.

En cas de douleur abdominale, de nausée ou de trouble digestif, commencez par supprimer sucreries et gâteaux, que vous pouvez remplacer par des fruits, qui sont d’ailleurs délicieux en cette saison. Afin d’apaiser les douleurs, n’hésitez pas à masser votre enfant, avec une huile douce et une goutte d’huile essentielle d’orange douce ou de petit grain bigarade.

Si le stress entraine des problèmes d’insomnie ou

de cauchemar, rassurez votre enfant avant qu’il ne se couche. Evitez les écrans et favorisez plutôt une histoire ou une séance de lecture. Pour lui permettre d’avoir un sommeil plus réparateur, vous pouvez mettre une goutte ou deux de lavande sur son oreiller.

La lavande a des vertus relaxantes qui permettent un meilleur sommeil.

Le stress peut aussi entrainer une hyperactivité, ou des problèmes de concentration à l’école. Il est alors bon de favoriser les activités extra-scolaires, sportives d’une part, pour libérer le surplus d’énergie, et artistique d’autre part, pour réveiller la curiosité de l’enfant. Le soir, afin de le calmer, essayer des petites poses de yoga (ou d’étirements). Ils s’en amusent facilement, et cela peut les calmer avant d’aller se coucher.

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THAI NATURE

The

Betel palm Areca catechu

By Dr. George F. Grossniklaus

The Areca ( ), betel palm, also called Katechupalm or Arekapalm, is a species of the palm family (Arecaceae). Together with about 60 other species of the genus Areca, it is widespread in the IndoMalayan region.

Characteristics A catechu forms slender, single-stemmed Fiederpalms, which can grow up to 25 m high. The leaflets reach thereby lengths of up to 2 m. Both the male and the female flowers are in cylindrical panicles with about 150-200 oval drupes.

These red fruits are called betel nuts or areca nuts, they are about the size of a hen's egg, about 7 cm, and enclosed with fibrous pulp a 3-10 g, brown seeds.

The Areca is an ancient cultivated plant that is found throughout Southeast Asia from Malaysia to the islands of the Solomon, northeast to Taiwan and the Philippines, south to northern Australia. In Thailand, the remains of 26

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betel nuts were found, which are dating back to over 7500 years. The plant is also cultivated in tropical rainforests in East Africa and Madagascar.

Utilization Mainly the active compounds of the plant are alkaloids, the content amounts from 0.3-0.6%. The main alkaloid are arecoline (Arecoline is a nicotinic acid -based alkaloid found in the areca nut, the fruit of the areca palm. It is an odourless oily liquid), followed by arecaidine, Arecolidin, Guvacolin and guvacine. If the nuts are chewed, a partial hydrolysis takes place, from arecoline to arecaidine.

THAI NATURE

Usage Immature betel nuts are fine chopped and chewed in Asia. Usually, these are rolled in coated slaked lime leaves, which do not originate from the betel palm, but from betel pepper (Piper betle), which then is called betel (also: sirih). Because of the bitter taste often spices such as peppermint, licorice or chewing tobacco are added.

The slaked lime causes the arecoline located in the nuts to hydrolyze in arecaidine and methanol, but also attacks the gums. Meaning the conversion of the alkaloid in the free base is the lighter absorbability. The active ingredients are absorbed directly after chewing in the mouth and pass rapidly the blood-brain barrier, which is effective against fatigue. The betel chewing has been practiced for centuries, current estimates project in East Africa and Asia of more than 450 million people. By alkalizing to Phlobatannine, the color of the saliva are formed red.

Therefore, in Asia this took place to coloring the lips.

Seeds of the betel palm germinate under warm and humid conditions within a few weeks. The seedlings are occasionally offered in flower shops. The leaves of young betel palms also bear no direct sunlight. From cleaned and pressed leaves of the palm, dimensionally stable items such as disposable tableware are formed.

Symptomatology Consuming betel nuts leads firstly to salivate and wellbeing.

Secondly, it restricts the appetite. The effect is similar to that of alcohol. Other typical symptoms include nausea, profuse sweating and a burning sensation in the mouth and throat. In a high dose the nuts lead to bradycardia (Bradycardia is a slow heart rate,defined as a heart rate of under 60 beats per minute (BPM), shivering, vomiting, confusion, cramps and diarrhea. Death from respiratory or cardiac arrest can result.

Pharmacology The active ingredients of the plant are neurotoxic, have a stimulating effect and are toxic. The arecoline contained acts parasympathomimetisch and activates muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. It acts similar to pilocarpine. The

effect is an increased secretory gland activity, therefore increased salivation. In addition, a weak narcotic effect of arecaidine. This is due to the reduced GABA (GammaAminobutyric acid also called GABA for short, is the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system) uptake inhibitory in neurons, which is initiated by the substance. Moreover arecaidine has stimulating and sedative properties. The alkaloids contained, possibly eugenol, are mutagenic and can lead to cancer in the oral cavity and esophagus.

Sales in Taiwan In Taiwan betel nut beauties can be found on every street corner and sell betel nuts. As the competition is very high, the selling girls are often scantily clad to increase sales especially in the male clientele. The points of sale are countrywide usually marked with green fluorescent lights.

Taiwan's health authorities aims to reduce consumption.

Regular chewing, causes besides yellow teeth and bad breath also oral cancer, in Taiwan in 2011 the fifth deadliest cancer cause. The diagnosis of oral cancer in Taiwan is received per annum by around 6000 people.

Betel measurment in India In Pondicherry (Puducherry, till 2006 officially Pondicherry, is a city in South Indias East coast, with ca 900,000 inhibitants) a piece measurment was applied; 1 Adoucu = 48 leaves Betel.

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BATHROOM

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Tiles are the obvious choice for bathrooms and come in so many varieties, whether your style is sleek and modern, classic and traditional or anything in between, for every budget. Recent bathroom design trends for bathrooms have included hotel and spa styles, nautical looks and nostalgic retro designs.

Whether you want sleek, simple and fresh, or warm and inviting, modern bathrooms can be created in your home investment.

Though it may seem daunting, especially in the case of renovating, if you observe a few basic rules, it is possible to get the very best out of your bathroom space. As always, we recommend that you consider your personal style, but above all, you should heed the dimensions, conditions and of course, the style of the rest of the house to ensure the bathroom fits into the overall picture.

After settling on a style, it’s recommended that you should also consider showers, baths and basins.

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’ve been contacted a lot recently by investors looking for guidance on what to do because they can no longer get in touch with their financial adviser. Normally, I’ll tell investors to make sure their cash is where it’s supposed to be in these circumstances, however the situation is slightly different here.

It seems that many of the investment firms that used to operate in Thailand have decided to stop offering this service to British ex-pats living here. This means that the financial advisers who used to sell their products have nothing to sell and it appears a lot of them have now gone elsewhere or are doing something else. Dubai is the new location of choice for many of these old advisers and I say that’s probably a good thing for ex-pats living in Thailand.

The problem is that although the products sold by these advisers were actually OK, the underlying investments that were recommended were not. Most investments were unsuitable for retail investors as these were classified as UCIS funds – “unregulated collective investment schemes” for professional or sophisticated investors only.

I was reading just yesterday that anyone who had invested in an Isle of Man based “Recycling Fund” looks to have lost everything as the liquidators don’t expect to recover anything for shareholders. I know of some pensioners who put their savings into this fund on the “advice” of their adviser.

There is a common theme that runs through all of these recommendations; unregulated funds promoted by unregulated advisers who were paid very high commissions to sell them. Is it any wonder that reputable firms like Friends Provident, Skandia and Old Mutual want nothing more to do with advisers in Thailand.

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So what do you do if you have an investment with one of these companies and possible some unregulated investments. You might have bought this through an offshore pension plan such as a QROPS. Remember the product will often be fine and safe – it’s only the investment that needs attention. You need to find a professional Regulated fund manager to look after your money within the policy although there is probably very little you can do about unregulated investments that have gone bust. If a regulated adviser had sold you these you would receive compensation.

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Getting Divorced in Thailand If your divorce or dissolution is amicable and your finances are straightforward, you should be able to sort everything out relatively quickly and cheaply. You still need to go through the legal process so you are legally divorced or have dissolved your civil partnership, but you may not need to use a solicitor all the way through.

There are 2 types of divorces in Thailand. These are Contested Divorces which tend to be very costly and then there are Uncontested Divorces which are much cheaper and are normally called Administrative Divorces. Speak to a Divorce Lawyer in Thailand before signing any agreements with regards to your divorce in Thailand.

An uncontested divorce is the administrative form of divorce in Thailand. A mutual agreement to end the marital consortium is enough. The couple must be physically present when applying for an uncontested divorce. It is conducted at the local register.

Contested divorce is judicial or court divorce. One party

wants to end involve the courts to end his/her marriage if any of the grounds provided under Thai law is attendant.

If there are disagreements on child custody and marital property sharing which the parties cannot settle by themselves, the court's intervention is necessary.

Thai's usually end their marriage through an uncontested divorce. They favour this option because it averts further conflict between husband and wife, as well as their families. As much as they can, Thai couples will settle issues on the sharing of child custody and marital property privately.

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will suggest an uncontested divorce if the marriage registration took place in Thailand. Foreigners must take extra care before proceeding to have an uncontested divorce. If your marriage is

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registered through your Embassy, your home country may not recognize a Thai divorce.

Divorce between 2 Foreigners - Foreigners who want to

divorce in Thailand must seek the advice of a lawyer so they may be guided if and how they can proceed to divorce. Your Thailand divorce lawyer must be able to advise you whether your home country will recognize a divorce that you will receive in Thailand.

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he remarkable growth achieved over the past quarter century means that lower growth on this huge base still means a big output, taking into consideration that economic powerhouse China´s growth has influenced total growth despite Eurozone problems and US slower recovery and still luring world economy problems. Chinese GDP per capita remains low despite the impressive progress that has been made over the past two decades. And, if the relevant metric is how the current generation fares relative to previous generations, growth pretty much remains a requirement.

Anyone who has kept up with economic developments since the start of the year knows that the global economy has hit another pothole on the road to recovery.

A week ago Eurozone data were released showing considerably more weakness than expected. The outlook for China has suddenly become clouded. The Russian economy is following oil prices downward. And Brazil is mired in recession.

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schäuble has vigorously defended the need for structural reform and the avoidance of further spending and deficits to spur European economic growth.

The minister also tamped down concerns about German economic health. “We don’t have a recession in Germany, we have a weakening of growth,”

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Strong export sales saved the Eurozone from stagnation in the second quarter of the year as investment slowed and domestic consumers held back on spending.

Figures showed exports from the 19-member currency bloc increased 1.1%, after stagnating in the first quarter. But this surge in sales abroad was offset by flat investment, reduced stockpiles of goods, stalled government spending and only marginally higher consumer spending that restricted the overall growth rate to 0.3%.

Many of the countries now performing poorly were doing very well – above the European average – before the euro was introduced. Their decline did not result from some sudden change in their labour laws, or from an epidemic of laziness in the crisis countries. What changed was the currency arrangement. The euro is more to blame than the policies and structures of individual countries. The euro was flawed at birth.

This system cannot and will not work in the long run: democratic politics ensures its failure. Only by changing the Eurozone’s rules and institutions can the euro be made to work.

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The human senses are incredibly powerful and greatly affect thought, mood and many other brain functions and work together to help support our perception of our surroundings. Undoubtedly, one of the most powerful senses is the sense of smell.

Concentrated essences of various flowers, fruits, herbs and plants have been used for centuries around the world but tend to be forgotten in modern time; they are replaced by petrochemicals medicines, cosmetics, perfumes, and detergents… very cheap to produce but with consequences on our body and environment yet to be fully understood.

Yet, for the last few years, aromatherapy and essential oils gained in popularity in Europe and America, because they are efficient, easy and fun to use, and much cheaper than medicines and cosmetics.

Here are the 6 top essential oils that you should always keep with you in Thailand.

Tea Tree Probably the most famous essential oil. It represents the main export of Australia, with over 500 tons produced in 2014.

The antimicrobial action of tea tree is well known. It is widely used by cosmetic companies to cure dermatologic conditions like dandruff, acne, herpes, eczema and athlete’s foot.

Tea tree essential oil is also antiseptic, antibacterial and anti-viral. It treats infections such as ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) conditions, bronchitis, sore throat and provides a physical boost in case of fatigue. It enhances the immune system and lowers fever.

Tea tree essential oil is really a must-have oil. Very soft and useful, it treats skin and respiratory problems and is great for disinfection.

Lavender Lavender Oil is acclaimed for its relaxing properties. It appeases heart bit, regulates nervous system and provides restorative sleep. But it is capable of much more.

It is very effective in the treatment of burns and scalds. It prevents scaring and promotes healing by stimulating the cells of a wound to regenerate more quickly.

It calms muscular spams and cramps when used in massages on the affected areas.

For centuries lavender has been used as an insect repellent. It keeps away mites, dusts mites and bed mites. And it brings a relaxing floral fragrance in your mattress, cushions and wardrobes.

Lavender essential oil is truly a versatile oil. It helps for skincare, including sunburns, sport massage, relaxation and insect repellent.

Lemongrass Lemongrass is widely used in Thai gardens and homes to repeal mosquitoes.

Lemongrass essential oil keeps this benefits and had a few more.

Anti-poisonous, one drop of lemongrass essential oil on an insect bite will appease the itching feeling. Used in massage, it appease join pains (arthritis, rheumatism, gout…). It also helps to drain the lymphatic system. Therefore it is advised in case of orange skin or cellulite.

You can also put a few drops in your shampoo (or a natural beauty oil such as argan) to make your hair shinning.

Lemongrass essential oil is so far the best answer against mosquitoes and mosquito bites. It wears off quickly, so do not hesitate to spray it regularly.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Ravintsara Native from the island of Madagascar, Ravintsara essential oil is used for a large spectrum of purposes. The name Ravintsara means the good leafs in Malagasy. Local people use it for a long list of purposes.

It is an exceptional microbicide. It reduces the infectivity of microbes such as viruses and bacteria. It can be used in case of bronchitis, flu, herpes, and hepatitis.

When added to a massage oil, it relieves respiratory system, calms coughs and blocked nose. It is also a neurotonic that stimulates body and mind.

Less known than tea tree essential oil and lavender essential oil, ravintsara essential oil is very helpful in case of infections and respiratory difficulties. Do not hesitate to put a few drops in a carrier oil and massage your body with it.

Geranium It seems that geranium essential oil will cure anything. Used as beauty treatment it reduces wrinkles, erases age spots and improves skin tone.

Used in diffusion, its nice, soft and floral fragrance keeps mosquitoes away. It also relaxes, in case of trauma and anxiety. This oil is a great hormonal regulator. It appeases during menstruation, and can soften painful period.

Geranium essential oil has many applications and its antiseptic and astringent properties contribute to its general usefulness.

Peppermint Peppermint has been used by many ancient cultures including the Egyptians, Chinese and American Indians, no doubt because of its extremely useful health-promoting properties. It is an excellent digestive, it helps the respiratory system and circulation it is an antiinflammatory, and an anti-septic.

These qualities make it a good oil in the treatment of indigestion, flatulence, bad breath, flue, catarrh, varicose veins, headaches and migraine, skin irritations, rheumatism, toothache and fatigue.

It even keeps mice, fleas and ants away!

Peppermint essential oil is excellent in case of digestive difficulties.

One drop of peppermint essential oil with 50cl of water.

Tea Tree

Citronella

Geranium

Lavender

Peppermint

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Helmet

Extravaganza EDUCATE OR LEGISLATE THAT IS THE QUESTION

By Anita Hollis of Insight English

On September the 14th, a “Helmet Extravaganza” was held at the Marriott Resort & Spa in Hua Hin. The aim of the Corporate Social Responsibility event was to support and generate awareness of motorbike-safety for Children by promoting the necessity to wear helmets whilst riding a motorbike with their parents or friends.

The CSR event was meant to generate awareness among the Hua Hin media and locals to start wearing helmets and provide safety for their children by donating more than 1,000 helmets to students and schools within Hua Hin, Prachuab Khiri Khan Province, and provide fun activities at the same time by painting the donated helmets in each hotel.

The statistics are frightening.

There are 1.3 Million motorcycles on the road. Only 7 out of every 100 children wear a helmet at all, and over 2,600 children lose their lives in accidents every year. Over 72,000 are physically or mentally handicapped for life, all because they are not wearing such an essential item.

So what should be done or can be done to improve this trend?

One thing is for sure if nothing is done many more lives will be needlessly lost.

Should we be educating the children alone? It is very difficult as a parent to instil this concept into your sibling if you as a parent don’t wear a helmet in the first place. If fact, and this is true, when asked why they are wearing a helmet the most popular answer was “So I will not be fined by the police” and not “so that I don’t fracture my scull if I have an accident”.

At the local school, there was something rather satisfying in watching over 200 children aged 6 to 12 decorate pristine white motorcycle helmets, especially as when they had finished they hopped on the motorcycle that picked them up from school wearing them.

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A little ironic don’t you think!

To be fair this is an Asia wide problem and does not only apply to Thailand. Would it be better to legislate that it is mandatory for everyone on a motorcycle to wear a helmet?

Clearly it would, but how difficult would it be to enforce. Currently I believe the law states that at least one person must be wearing a helmet, so what happens in an accident? The concrete road does not unfortunately decide whose head it will make contact with and then only pick the one wearing the helmet!

The majority of accidents happen within 6 minutes from home. Educating children begins at home but must be supported by schools and local authorities. Speaking to the GM of one of the leading hotels in Hua Hin this week, he told me that his staff cannot bring their motorcycles onto the premises if they are not wearing helmets. Maybe Head teachers should adopt the same principle and not allow parents to enter or leave the school grounds unless their child is wearing a helmet. Parents may then begin to get the message.

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Maybe the Police should have an amnesty for one month, no fines but you must buy a helmet! In one month’s time if you are not wearing it you will not only be fined but your motorcycle would be impounded for a period, an inconvenience that may begin to educate the user.

However, what about children who don’t make their own decisions but follow the example of their parents.

Surely legislation should state that all children aged 12 or under must without exemption wear a helmet, whenever they are on a motorcycle on a public road, and that the parents will be fined if this is not enforced.

Earlier this week I saw a child aged no more than 5 standing on a motorcycle seat with his hands on an adults shoulders with an older child sat behind him, and not a helmet in sight. We must do better than this, in order to save more lives. We must all be responsible and start this education process, as any change in legislation will take much longer I fear, and may not be very popular.

We will return in a month to see how many helmets that were decorated yesterday are being worn when the children arrive at school.

The Schools would like to thank Hua Hin Business Network, Orchid Palm Homes and Da Vinci International School for sponsoring the helmets, Insight English for donating the prizes, and Beautiful World for assisting with all the logistics.

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Great Cars of the Past

1928 - 1948

Greatness, is defined by a vehicle’s direct, significant contribution to automotive culture. It actually means that its legend changed how other cars are seen in its shadow. So it’s a deliberate list in favour of cars that enthusiasts love, but it also acknowledges those everyday cars that have shaped our lives.

The 1930 until the 1050s were a very special decade for motoring in America and Europe. It was a time of massive improvements in terms of automotive engineering, quality of roads, and most of all, a huge leap forward in technology.

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1939 Lincoln Continental Mark II Edsel Ford’s invention was the concept of the American “personal luxury” car with this 4800 cc.- V12 - 110 HP powered coupe, the Zephyr. It bridged the wide gap between Ford’s V-8 De Luxe line and the exclusive Lincoln K-series cars. A long hood, short deck and a tire on the rump set a new trend. The “Zephyr” was unique in this class having a V-12, while the LaSalle had a V8 engine, and the Chrysler and Packard has straight 8 engines. Presently, it is valued at approx. US$ 150.000 Only 4,076 of these most extravagant cars were built at a time when a custom coach-built body was a symbol of status and wealth. The V16 became the one of the most revered chassis. he Fleetwood was over 11 years in production. Powered by a V16 Engine,7400 cc at 165 HP. When Cadillac was the standard of the world, this was the car that set that standard. Price as Auctioned US$ 495.000

1930 Cadillac V16 Fleetwood

1948 Jaguar XK120 The Bugatti Veyron of its day. Long, low, sleek with a great big six 3442 cc. – 183 HP under its hood, the XK120 was the fastest car you could buy at the time, with an incredible top speed of 120 mph. US$ 120.000 on inquiry

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1932 Ford V8 Model B & Model 18 The first performance car a working man could afford, with looks swiped straight from Duesenberg. This car has defined American automotive culture for nearly 80 years. The engine was a cast iron 3600 cc. V8 block with 65 HP. pushing it up to nearly 80 km/h.Market prices US$ 35.000.

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1928 Mercedes Benz SSK The SSK was the last car designed for Mercedes-Benz by the engineer Ferdinand Porsche before he left to found his own company. Fitted with a supercharged single overhead camshaft 7000cc. straight-6 engine producing 300 HP. The SSK had a top speed of up to 190 km/h), making it the fastest car of its day. A 1929 model was auctioned in GB at US $ 7,7 Million1929 The Phantom II’s received coachwork from the most notable coachbuilders of the time. The interior is the most astonishing, outfitted with lavish appointments that spared no expense. The floor is made of faux Mink while the trim in the rear compartment is made up of German plated gold hardware and walnut wood. It was powered by a 7700 cc. block that could produce 120 horsepower and a maximum speed of 92 mph. Auction sales were up to US $ 350,000 for a well-kept model.

Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental

1938 Bugatti Type 57S Atlantic Still one of the most beautiful cars ever built and one of the most advanced for its time but also, the “most desirable classic automobile in the world”. It is the most expensive car in the world as well. Powered by a 3300 cc. 135 HP engine, it was capable of top speeds over 180 km/h. It was the car as pure art: the essential automotive aesthetic. Auctioned at US$ 40 million.

With its massive straight-8, 6900 cc. straight 8 cylinders, making 320 HP and beautiful bodies from various coachbuilders, this was the first supercar and it is a legend. The car other cars aspired to be. The top speed was rated at 167 km/h.

This stately machine is one of only eight left in the world. It’s rare, gorgeous and preposterously large. Auctioned at Christie for US$ 10.34 Million

1928 Duesenberg Model J

1938 Volkswagen Beetle Produced around the world for 65 years, the air-cooled original Beetle was the first car for generations of drivers. The engine was an 1100 cc flat four (boxer) with 24 HP able of doing 100 km/h all day long. Designed

by Professor Ferdinand Porsche, it may be the most beloved car ever. Later models (1939) Auctioned at US$425.000. First original is not in private hands.

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COOLEST GADGETS

AMAZING GADGETS Lotus Type 108

Sports car manufacturer Lotus turned its engineering expertise from four wheels to two, using carbon fibre mouldings to create a monocoque frame that broke the world record.

The Lotus Type 108 is an Olympic individual pursuit bicycle. The revolutionary frame is an advanced aerofoil cross-section using a carbon composite monologue.

Mike Burrows, advanced both the design and build through utilising carbon fibre mouldings.

Price bids starts at 1,320,000 Baht ! A total of 15 were built. Bid now on Ebay

The Concept Tent

The Concept Tent or solar powered tent was thought up because of festivals and the fact that partygoers always need to keep in touch with mates while they’re camping and roaming around the festival site.The resulting concept makes for a seriously cool tent with some awesome camping gadgets, which could help inspire a carefree nomadic lifestyle in full-on glam camping style!

The most amazing bit about this concept solar powered tent is its central wireless control hub which lets you see the amount of energy being generated and used, as well as sending out a wireless internet signal for anyone who needs to surf the internet. This is displayed on a gadget geeks dream… a touchscreen LCD display screen, an awesome camping gadget!

Price upon availability. Estimated price 13,500 Baht Production just started. Amazon.com & Alibaba.com

The Spider Computer With its four treads wrapped around triple sets of wheels, designed for maximum traction and power, The Descender extends the fun of snowboarding and surfing into every season. The Descender officially measures to be 31” x 10” x 5” and it can hold riders up to around 200 lbs.

The “Descender” LOOKS amazingly different than anything you’ve ever seen, it opens up a whole new world of exciting downhill opportunities.

The Spider Computer is a small, portable device that projects both a screen and a keyboard onto any flat surface. However, it's not just a clever computer, when you're travelling around you can use it as a mobile phone too. When legs are folded into the body, it becomes a mobile device, used as a phone, for messages etc. Circular LCD display with graphic interface. It can be carried in your pocket and brought anywhere. It is not available until the end of 2016, but that doesn't mean we can't dream about a world without aching shoulders and huge laptop bags!

The Descender is available, so watch for it in a store near you. 4,500 Baht – Amazon.com

Price estimate goes to just a bit more than a Samsung Galaxy S7…around 35,000 Baht at yankodesign.com

The Descender – Never be “board” again

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Pool Villa FOR SALE

Hua Hin Golf Villa located closed to Klaikangwol Palace, just over a kilometer to down town and 100 meters walk to the beach on Hua Hin Soi 41. Our rooms seamlessly blend the traditional and the contemporary. Tasteful teak furniture and wooden flooring is complimented by free wireless internet service and satellite TV. Hua Hin Soi 41 Tel : (032) 531392-6 Fax : (032) 512085 info@huahingolfvilla.com

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3 bedroom pool villa fully furnished with carport and covered frontal terrace.

Hua Hin Golf Tours is Thailand’s first registered golf tour company.

Established in 1992 with headquarter located in Hua Hin.

Living area 180 m2 incl.– Plot 480 M2 – Freehold with company Freshly painted in & out. High quality standard.

Well kept detailed garden. 24 hour security & maintenance.

Conveniently located on Soi 112 with speedy access to the By Pass Highway and Downtown Hua Hin.

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SPORTS

HYATT OPEN 2016 at the

BANYAN GOLF CLUB

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Thailand, in association with Banyan Golf Club recently held its seventh Annual Hyatt Open at Banyan Golf Club (Hua Hin). The Champion once again was Miss. Kok Keng Tan from Singapore who received the traditional silver Claret Jug Hyatt Open Trophy.

The objective of organising this golf tournament is to continue supporting and promoting Hua Hin as a golf and wellness destination while showcasing the hospitality of Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in Thailand. This year’s event was a big success with 144 golf enthusiasts joining the 2-day fun tournament which included top Corporate Guests, Government officials, along with a number of media personalities and various golf clubs and associations.

After the second play of play, the award ceremony was held at the Banyan Golf Club with the announcement of the winners which were:

Flight A Champion (0-9 hcp): Seng Huat Ng (9) Total net 149 Flight B Champion (10 -19 hcp): Mong Wai Chue (15) Total nett 140 Flight C Champion (20+ hcp) & Hyatt Open Champion: Kok Keng Tan (28) Total nett 138

The event was also proudly supported by Mercedes-Benz, Citi Bank, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Kiatnakin Bank, Diageo Moet Hennessey, Titleist, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, Bangkok Airways, Golf Citizen, Fenix and G Four Wine.

In addition to the main sponsorship, there were 38 Hyatt Hotels and Resorts worldwide supporting the prizes for the Charity Dinner where the live auction raised THB 1.1 million.

All proceeds go towards The Beaumont Ruam Pattana School in Chaiyaphum province.

The charity will assist in school development and education to create greater impact for young underprivileged lives and make better education possible.

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The tournament was hosted by the Banyan Golf Club where the motto is : “New steps to develop a more sustainable Golf Course model to continue providing a premium Club experience” Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin soft opening was on 1st October 2008 and since opening the Golf Club, The course has received thousands of Golfers, hailing the Club as one of the best golfing experiences in the country. Banyan scooped several major awards on its way over the years such as “ Best New Course in Asia Pacific – “ Best Clubhouse Asia Pacific and the prestigious “Top 100 in the World by Rolex”, just to name a few. Connected to the Banyan Resort, five star accommodation for up to 200 guests is offered with the highest standards of Food & Beverages.

SPORTS

ITF True Arena

Hua Hin Tennis Tournaments

ITF Men’s Circuit

The ITF Men’s Circuit provides the entry level of Professional Tournaments enabling players to eventually reach the higher level tournaments on the ATP World Tour.

Futures Tournaments are single week tournaments that offer either $10,000 or $25,000 each in prize money. They must be scheduled as three consecutive weeks of $10,000 each in prize money or two consecutive weeks of $25,000 each in prize money.

ITF Women’s Circuit The ITF Women’s Circuit also provides entry level tournaments enabling players to eventually reach the WTA Tour. The ITF Women’s Circuit offers some 500+ tournaments in 65 countries worldwide and currently has five prize money levels: US$10,000, US$25,000, US$50,000, US$75,000 and US$100,000.

The Hua Hin ITF Ladies Singles & Doubles September 19 – 25 – US$ 25,000 Junior Exempt Programme – Thailand F2 & F3 Futures The ITF Junior Exempt Programme helps to integrate juniors into the ITF Pro Circuit. At the year-end the top ten players on the ITF Junior World Ranking list can select three events* on the ITF Pro Circuit Calendar for the coming year where they will be given a place in the main draw of each event.

Winners of the September ITF F2 Men Singles – Sriram Balaji (India) – Prize money US$10,000 The doubles were won by Sriram Balaji & Vijay Sundar Prashanth (India) – Prize money US$ 10,000 Winners of the September ITF F3 Men Singles - Yusuke Takahashi, (Japan)– Prize Money US$ 10,000 The doubles were won by Ito Yuichi and Jumpei Yamasaki (Japan) – Prize money US$ 10,000

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ENTERTAINMENT

CONCERTS and LIVE SHOWS in

Bangkok

OCTOBER : THE GRANDSLAM BODYSLAM WITH ORCHESTRA Venue: Muang Thai GMM Live House, Central World Fl.8, Bangkok The return of BODY SLAM at the Thai Grandslam House will return the power of Rock in a joint performance with the 50 piece Siam Sinfonietta Orchestra under the direction of the world class conductor Phatthalung. The energy coming from these performances is thrilling. Many songs from their Albums Believe Horizon, Poison and Save My Live will be performed, delivered live to the esteemed audience.

When : October 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th 2016 Ticket Price: 3,500 / 2,500 / 2,000 / 1,500 / 1,200 Baht

OCTOBER : Morrissey live in Bangkok 2016 Venue : Moonstar Studio (Studio 1) Ladprao Soi 80, Bangkok Recognized as one of the most influential artists of all time, Morrissey kicks off on an international tour immediately after his headline performance at Riot Fest in Chicago this September. The tour will span the East Coast before embarking on dates throughout Asia and Australia and then returning back to the United States. The iconic frontman of The Smiths, Morrissey is widely credited as a seminal figure in the emergence of indie rock and Britpop. His most recent release, World Peace Is None Of Your Business, went on to become one of the most critically acclaimed records of the year.

When: October 18th, 2016 | Ticket Price : 2,200 Baht

OCTOBER : Scorpions 50th Anniversary Tour 2016 Venue : Bitec Bangna Hall 102 - 103, Bangkok After over 100 million records sold, 18 studio albums, six concert albums and seven compilations recorded, and countless memories made on world tours, Scorpions will be returning to Bangkok, Thailand on 26th October 2016 for their long anticipated 50th Anniversary World Tour. Formed in 1965 in Hannover, Germany, the Scorpions have produced gut busting, hard rock music that fans cannot help to headbang to. Comprised of the talents of Klaus Meine (vocals), Rudolf Schenker (rhythm guitar), Matthias Jabs (lead guitar), the band has seen a wildly successful career. With their record, they are indisputably the most outstanding band in continental Europe to date.

When: October 26th, 2016 | Ticket Price : 8,000 / 5,200 / 4,200 / 3,200 / 2,200 / 1,200 Baht

NOVEMBER : Anotherworld Music Festival Venue : MOTORSPORTS LAND, Bangkok Coone, a Belgian producer and Dj, expert in jumpstyle and hardstyle for 15 years, the owner of Dirty Workz music label and Dim Mak records (Steve Aoki’s label). Ranked in the Djmag top 100 Dj’s since 2011. Coone performs in world class events like Tomorrowland, Defqon1, UMF, EDC, Qlimax, and many more.

Noise Controllers - Dutch Dj and producer, a hardstyle legend and the owner of Digital Age music label. He has performed in many world class events like Tomorrowland, Defqon1, Qlimax, and Hardbass. Code Black - Australian Dj and producer former duo Bioweapon. Start practicing your Hakken step and get ready to enjoy Code black music at Anotherworld

When: November 5th | Ticket Price : VIP : 2,500 Baht, Regular : 1,800 Baht

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Palm Avenue luxury Villas

Excellence build @ modern Villas, perfect located from 4.35 to 9.65 Mil. Baht include private Swimmingpool.

Easy walk to Main Road, Shops and Restaurants.

Pranburi Green Mountain

Hin Lek Fai Villa – peaceful located

802 sqm Land, 21 0 s qm Livingspace, 3 br.

1.600 sqm Land, 240 sqm Livingspace, 3 br.

7.75 Mil. Baht, ready to move in

9.5 Mil. Baht fully furnished, ready to move in

HH

REAL ESTATE

ROSSE IMMOBILIEN CO., LTD. 230/9 Petchakasem Rd. Hua Hin

098-523-1457 (K. Nui) 088-477-7976 (K. Jum)

Opposite Marriott Resort & Spa

081-253-1443 (Hr. Rosse) Verkauf & Hausbau

www.thailand-immobilien.ch

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Lotus Estate

Luxury 5 br. Villa in serviced Development (OPH4)

9.600 sqm Land, 1.717 sqm Livingspace, 5+3+2 br.

862 sqm Land, 270 sqm Livingspace, 3+2 br.

110 Mil. Baht fully furnished, ready to move in

18.5 Mil. Baht fully furnished, ready to move in

REAL ESTATE

Casa Collina,

My Style Condo & The 88 Condo

Elegant Luxury Projects in Hua Hin HUA HIN SUPSIRI PROPERTY CO., LTD. Is one of the leaders in property and real estate developers, with over 10 years of reputable qualified experience in real estate and property management. Supsiri initially started with the development of hotels and expanded their potential in properties and real estate development, with numerous uniquely developed projects under the name Casa Collina in Hat Yai’s Songkla Province.

The Thai Housing Development project under the name “Casa Collina Hua Hin”, is located in a beautiful valley with natural surroundings and high end facilities. Featuring high class design and premium quality by introducing new trends, improving landscape, enhancing people’s lives. In order to adopt sustainable development as well as foster long-term investment for the company, Hua Hin Supsiri Property Company is strictly committed to achieving its vision, under the supervision of Supsiri President Khun Chalitpong Sirithananonsakun.

Casa Collina Residential Homes - Situated in an enchanting valley with natural surroundings and highquality facilities, the project is, greatly suitable for living and recreational purposes. Underground cable wiring, 24-hour security service included. 2 types of house styles are offered varying a modern Thai house style and Contemporary Thai house style with luxurious features.

Another housing development of Casa Collina is the Casa Collina Mon-Mai Housing Project, located near the sericulture project, an initiative of Her Majesty The Queen.

The Mon-Mai Housing project is located with easy access to the centre of town.

The 88 Condo Hua Hin - The development of The 88 Condo in Hua Hin is strategically located in Soi 88. Fulfilling life and happiness with quality, this condominium consists of three 8-storey buildings with a total of 252 units. All units, 1 & 2 bedrooms, and the 3 bedroom penthouse are

fully furnished with a blend of modern style and luxury materials, equipped with free cable TV, internet service, including a modern lobby with internet access, luxury swimming pool with kid’s pool, a fitness room with mountain views, elevators, security system with keypadoperated entrances and exits, CCTV and 24 hour guarded service.

My Style Condo Hua Hin - A stylish, elegant luxury project, located at the centre of Hua Hin. My Style is located within walking distance to the Blúport shopping mall and is decorated with a blend of modern and luxury materials. Its unique and beauty applies to the colour and design of the furniture. The Condo consists of two 8-storey building totalling 215 units with 3 types of rooms, Studios, 1 & 2 bedrooms with sizes ranging from 25.5 m² up to 126 m². Amenities include all the services as at the 88 Condo development.

Contact: Khun Supsiri Nittaya Niwongsa - ID Line : Saykiosayki - T : +66 (0)99 692 5242 F : +66 (0)32 654 611 www.88condohuahin.com - www.facebook.com/the88condohua-hin 58

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Starting From 1.29M THB

Visit our showroom on Soi 102

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