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Approach Magazine Thailand Issue 44 : September 2016
ISSUE 44 : SEPTEMBER 2016
A Home in Thailand
AGING with DIGNITY
Away From Home
THE HUA HIN
Women's Club
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Editor in Chief Gerard Mosselman Office Manager Pimwee P. (Kob) I sincerely hope and am sure that the atrocities going on in Hua Hin and other towns hit by the recent disasters have come to an end. Anywhere you look today, the solution to problems and dislike seem to be drastic physical measures, and whether it is revenge or warnings, usually someone gets hurt may it be intentionally or not. You may be at the wrong place at the wrong time. However as the show must go on, my deepest respect for friends at the Hyatt who did not cancel a beautiful classical concert because of the happenings under the Motto: “not giving in to terror”. As peace once again returned to our towns, there is so much that speaks in favour of Thailand with its beautiful beaches, reasonable prices and great climate, tourists will not cease to spend their holidays here. What is very incomprehensible however is that we pay more than 2,000 Baht a month for a platinum TV membership, but no Olympic games shown on any channel. There have been some astonishing results with reporters commenting on a flashing Bolt that he did not have the speed in his last 200m finals, but won the dash. Having been in light athletics myself, with your opponents behind you, you adjust automatically. The closer they get, the faster you go! With Tennis, nationally and internationally now seriously mounting at True Arena, there is a lot of very good Tennis to watch during the next months. Check APPROACH Magazine Facebook for updates.
Yours Truly GMoss
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Cover photo September 2016 Khao Hin Lek Fai viewpoint Hua Hin
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Contents
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56 Hua Hin & Beyond
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Social & Hotel News
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Financial
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Music
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L'Ambiance
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Health & Wellness
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Around Town
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Thai Nature
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Kids & Education
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Hua Hin Culinary
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Home & Garden
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Motoring
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Travel in Thailand
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Money Affairs
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Sport
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Events & Festivals
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Thai Legal
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Entertainment
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HUA HIN & BEYOND
The
HUA HIN
Women's Club I
naugurated on the 14th 0f February 2013 with an idea that the Hua Hin Mayor Khun Nopporn Vuttikul had suggested to a small group of leading business women in Hua Hin.
The idea was to help Thai business women married to a foreign national to develop and use their joint capabilities to improve local society, create jobs wherever possible, thus the Hua Hin Women´s Club was created. Presided by Hua Hin Woman's Club President Mrs. Pranom Choophoo “Khun Tu” Business owner of Mai Thai Restaurant and Hua HIn Beer Garden, the motto is : “ We are the power of Women´s Capabilitiy”, with which they have come a long way with the objectives increased towards helping those in need and those of lesser fortune. Khun Tu is actively helped by her vicepresidents, Khun Wadsana of Picaso Fashion, Khun Sumalee of Star Property and Khun Phuangphet of H&K Restaurant and Guest House and importantly supported by the Hua Hin Municipality under the leadership of Khun Nopporn, Hua Hin Major and Khun Montri, his right hand as Vice- Mayor and member of the honorary board of directors. Its major work includes allowing members to participate in creative pastime activities, giving advice to Thai 8
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women about basic human rights and legal affairs, coordinating with public offices to solve problems on crime against women, sexual harassment and drugs. Albeit, it is not only about helping foreigners in Hua Hin but also Thai women of lesser fortune with medical care such as breast replacements after cancer. In addition, the Club has taken part in activities that aim to foster local intellect and traditional culture in Hua Hin and organised some events to promote tourism in the city in close partnership with the Hua Hin municipality to create a stronger and more just community of Hua Hin.
HUA HIN & BEYOND
Lord Mayor Mr. Nopporn Vuttikul Hua Hin Women's Club Project Sponsor
President Mrs. Pranom Choophoo
On monthly meetings, plans are welded and action taken. One of the targets is to provide free school lunches for government schools. Elderly Thai citizens are being helped with medical and physiotherapy aid. Hua Hin residents are being asked to help wherever they can as there is so much we all can do to help those who are in need.
Vice President Mrs. Wadsana Rai
At the Gala dinners, those who have helped the organisation helping others are mentioned and a raffle with sponsored prizes is revealed. Dinners are accompanied by music and 5 course meals where both members and guests have a fun filled evening with a deep though background: “ Help other who need us!”.
The strength of the Hua Hin Women’s Club is increasing and it now one of the foremost local charity clubs. September 2016 APPROACH
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MUSIC
In Memoriam -
Elvis Presley 35 years ago on the 16th of August, Elvis Presley, also know as “The King of Rock-n-Roll” passed away. Elvis Presley changed the way this country and the world viewed music and ushered in a new age of music and celebrity stardom with his decades of hit songs, entertaining live shows, hit movies and the public’s fascination with his life. Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, as a twin. His brother was stillborn. When he was 13 years old, he and his family relocated to Memphis, Tennessee. His music career began there in 1954, when he recorded a song with producer Sam Phillips at Sun Records. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was an early populariser of rockabilly, an up-tempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who managed the singer for more than two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number-one hit in the United States.. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as "the King of Rock and Roll", or simply, "the King". Presley is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century. Commercially successful in many genres, including pop, blues and gospel, he is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music with estimated record sales of around 600 million units worldwide. He won three Grammys, also receiving the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame. Presley was known for a life of luxury and excess, as exemplified by his estate at Graceland. He owned a number of expensive cars, including three pink Cadillacs. The cultural range of his music has expanded to the point where it includes not only the hits of the day, but also patriotic recitals, pure country gospel, and really dirty blues. ... Elvis has emerged as a great artist, a great rocker, a great purveyor of schlock, a great heart throb, , a great symbol,a great nice person, and, yes, a great American. 12
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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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AROUND TOWN
Romantic Beach Weddings Celebrate your special day at one of the beach destinations in Thailand. Create an unforgettable memory in Hua Hin and plan the wedding day you have been waiting for. Some of the leading hotels provide one stop wedding celebrations including the celebrant. Western or Christian. Here are a few contacts for beachfront weddings Hua Hin: The Hyatt Regency - +66 (0) 32 52 1234 Email huahin.regency@hyatt.com Rest Detail Resort - +66 (0) 32 547 733 Email: rest@restdetailhotel.com Centara Grand Beach Resort - +66 (0) 32 512 021 Email : chbr@chr.co.th Marrakesh Resort - +66 32 616 777 Email: reservations@marrakeshresortandspa.com
Need to have a health check up ? The Hua Hin Lab Center provides a medical laboratory blood checks to detect diabetes, cholesterol, liver function, kidney and other items examined through an annual check-up or on doctor´s orders. Khun Itthiphon (Auddy) is the Clinic manager at the Huahin Lab Center. Blood examinations are professional and seriously lower priced than the surrounding hospitals whilst several packages are offered. Open Daily : Monday to Friday : 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday & Sunday : 07:00 - 12:00 Location: 12/323 Soi Moo Baan Kao Noi ( Pala U Road) For more info: TEL : 032 534 935 - 086 392 3307 www.facebook.com/huahinlabcenter
Khao Hin Lek Fai Viewpoints Khao Hin Lek Fai Viewpoints well known as “Flintstone Hill”, is located approximately 3 kilometers west of the town and is the best view point in Hua Hin. Khao Hin Lek Fai provides a panoramic view of Hua Hin, the Royal Hua Hin Golf Course and the Gulf of Thailand. On the way to the hill you can visit some temples along the way. The road to the top is very steep. Only the very strong should try to make their way to the top on bike. Motor Vehicle transport is recommended. The best time to see the city is in the early morning. There is a Restaurant and café at the summit. Opening Hours Daily from 8:00am to 20:00pm - Admission Free More info: Contact Tel. 032 51 3 885
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AROUND TOWN
Hutsadin Elephant Foundation Spend some time with Earth's largest land animal at Hutsadin Elephant Foundation. You'll have the opportunity to take an elephant for a trek through the forest and help wash it, or try riding one. The foundation is a nonprofit organization, started to rescue elephants abandoned by their owners due to ill health, old age, or simply because they were unable to work any longer. Unlike many elephant tourism experiences, this organization works hard to educate people about cruelty to elephants. If you just can't get enough of these mammoth creatures, consider lending a hand--volunteering opportunities are available from one week minimum. To visit Hutsadin Elephant Foundation on your trip to Hua Hin, use our Hua Hin trip generator. Hutsadin Elephant Foundation offers the visitor a variety of attractions. All of the elephants have been rescued and all have their own story, there is an information board near the seating area where you can learn more about each individual elephant. At present they have 3 elephants available for trekking. Each trek can be half an hour or an hour and you will be taken through the surrounding areas. After your trek you will be able to watch a small show by the youngest elephant. The Elephant Foundation is located at the Nongplub Rd, right at the top of the hill. To get a Taxi or Tuk Tuk to take you there , let them call 089 742 3349 for directions
Vic Hua Hin
Vic Hua Hin Vic Hua Hin is a new institution for arts and culture for the new generation. Patravadi Mejudhon’s vision is to create a comprehensive arts complex where art and culture is learned, shared, enjoyed and exchanged, for Thai and international visitors, students and artists alike. Theatre, gallery, school, accommodation, restaurant. Various spaces are designed so as to inspire the combination of ideas and skills in a creative approach. How to get there: Located on Phetchkasem Road, past the Khao Takiab flyover and Soi 112. Opening Hours: Daily – Admission Free (Price are subject to change) Contact for more information on events: Email: info@vichuahin.com | Tel: +66 (0) 32 827 814 +66 (0) 81 763 8690 | +66 (0) 81 813 9631 September 2016 APPROACH
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HUA HIN CULINARY
Maria Restaurant at True Arena
It is not all Tennis and Fitness at True Arena aria, the clubhouse restaurant on the ground floor facing centre court, offers a selection of international, Italian, Thai and Asian cuisines in a sporty casual yet fine dining atmosphere.
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The primo piatto, Grilled Marinated Vegetable Salad, a fresh lettuce salad with grilled vegetables consisting of zucchinis, eggplant, beetroot and bell peppers covered with Parmesan shavings.
It is perfect place to relax after a tennis match or a workout to enjoy healthy food full of minerals and energy spending vitamins.
The second course, Baked Black Cod filet, pan-fried black codfish with grilled vegetables and a passion fruit based sweet sour sauce on the side. Low fat and still nutritious but definitely delicious fruity.
Freshly off the Tennis court, showered and ready for dinner, Khun Narong Chai “Jeaw” F & B / Restaurant Manager “The Long One” welcomed us at Maria restaurant for our review.
The main course, Pan Roasted Duck Breast, was a composition of oven grilled duck breast with sautéed vegetables on lettuce leafs with Dutch Croquette balls and a beet root-red wine sauce to go with the duck. The duck breast was medium well done roasted and full of flavour. A Pinotage from the Western South African cape blended perfectly with the roasted duck.
Chef Nattawut “Aon” had prepared a variety of dishes, starting off with afresh yoghurt shake inhibited with beetroot juice, lime and honey and ginger. Energy and freshness spending. The starter, Chunky Tomato – Beetroot Soup, an athletic soup based on beetroot and tomato chunks, made into a soup smoothie. An unusual taste but on its own pretty savoury and fresh.
The dessert was an interesting Ginger Crème Brulé with the ginger giving it a special taste, making it less sweet and “never had before”. Summing it up, Maria Restaurant definitely serves healthy, well tasting food, as Chef Aon, who had joined me at the table explained that it is his target to serve food for athletes but also for healthy fine dining. APPROACH highly recommends Maria, not only after fitness and Tennis but for a night out with your loved ones. There is a menu for all tastes….and by the way, the breakfasts are great! Whilst we were there, we went up to the 5th floor, known as Hawk Eye Rooftop Bar offering beautiful panoramic views of Hua Hin with plenty of space available for elegant events and gatherings under the stars and a dip in the infinity rooftop pool.
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Maria is open all day and available for special events, with a 130-140 person capacity. Contact Maria for reservations or more info: Tel: 66 (0) 3290-9633
Info@truearenahuahin.com | www.truearenahuahin.com
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TRAVEL IN THAILAND
A Home in Thailand
Away from Home Thailand, known for its tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of Buddha, a revered symbol and of course, Thai cuisine. Thailand offers a mix of everything from vibrant cosmopolitan cities to quiet waterside towns. In Bangkok, the capital, an ultramodern cityscape rises next to quiet canal and riverside communities. Thailand has turned into a popular destination for expats in search of a change of scenery, new cultural experiences, a lower cost of living, a home away from home not only during retirement.
KRABI TOWN Krabi features a number of cosy cafes and inexpensive restaurants, one of Thailand’s best cities if you’re looking for a peaceful living. Krabi is a small town on the west coast of southern Thailand, situated along the banks of the Krabi River where it empties into Phang Nga Bay on the Gulf of Siam. There are plenty of ways to enjoy the area’s natural beauty as a result of its plentiful natural attractions including, white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, extensive coral reefs, numerous caves and waterfalls, and over 130 islands, including Koh Lanta and the jewels of the Andaman coast. Beach life is never too far away, with Ao Nang, a seaside strip of guesthouses, hotels, bars, restaurants, and Noppharat Thara, whose quiet, shady beach is part of the national park that includes the Phi Phi Islands.
CHIANG MAI Thailand’s “Rose of the North” is a cultural and natural wonderland with ethnic diversity, a multitude of attractions and welcoming hospitality. Chiang Mai is a natural setting for everything from white-water rafting and kayaking, to mountain biking and jungle trekking. 22
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The city of Chiang Mai, considered the cultural heart of northern Thailand. Chiang Mai sits among the country’s highest mountains, the Doi Inthanon 2,565 m (8,415 ft). The old city of Chiang Mai is a showcase of the north’s fascinating indigenous cultural identity that includes diverse dialects, a delectable cuisine, distinctive architecture, traditional values, lively festivals, numerous handicrafts workshops and classical dances. There are 3 large shopping malls. The presence of numerous hill tribes that feature a wealth of unique cultures enhances Chiang Mai’s distinctive diversity. When you feel like a city fix, Chiang Mai offers museums, nightlife, international restaurants, shopping, and more than 300 Buddhist temples.
HUA HIN The oldest and most traditional Thai holiday resort combines the attractions of a modern travel destination with the charm and fascination of a still active fishing port. And while most other Thai holiday destinations cater mainly to foreign tourists, Hua Hin is a holiday resort for both foreigners and Thais. Besides its great 5 mile (8 kilometer) long beach Hua Hin provides accommodation options of all levels, great restaurants of all cuisines and price levels, and last but not least the highest density of world class golf courses anywhere in Thailand. In the 1920 when Rama VI (King Vajiravudh) and Rama VII (King
TRAVEL IN THAILAND found here: modern shopping malls, a large number of entertainment venues for every taste, numerous art museums – both contemporary and classic art, a huge variety of restaurants, and state of the art public transport through a sky train and connecting subway! Bangkok has excellent hospitals and medical care. The city is also home to a large expat community.
CHIANG RAI
Prajadhipok) built summer residences here to escape Bangkok’s stifling climate. Rama VII’s endorsement of Hua Hin and the construction of the southern railway made the town the place to be for Thai nobility who built their own summer residences beside the sea.
With Thailand being one of the cheapest countries on Earth, Chiang Rai would be one of the cheapest cities. Chiang Rai is located about 100 miles from Chiang Mai, in Thailand’s northernmost province, and is surrounded by mountains, rice fields, forests, rivers and beautiful waterfalls. Although expats should expect a rural lifestyle, Chiang Rai does offer the basic amenities –
peaceful days spent on white-sand beaches and action-packed nights in any of the area’s nightclubs. Phuket is known for its food, and you can enjoy some of the best Thai-style seafood in the country, as well as a variety of international restaurants, including Indian, Italian and sushi. Rayong is an up-and-coming expat destination. Located along Thailand’s Eastern Gulf Coast. It boasts some of the most peaceful beach living in the country. Though rural, an easy 2.5 hour drive gets you to Bangkok. Because of Rayong’s natural beauty – and its proximity to the country’s largest city – new condo developments and hotels have begun to pop up along the coast to serve resident tourists and expats alike.
Today, Hua Hin is very internationally developed with multiple residential real estate developments, prestigious villas compounds and high rise condominiums by Thai and foreign development companies.
BANGKOK Bangkok is the city of choice if you’re looking for a cosmopolitan living & retirement. With a population of more than 9 million, it is one of the largest cities in the world and home to temples and palaces, canals an exciting nightlife and ample shopping. It’s the contradictions that give the City of Angels its rich, multifaceted personality. Anything you want in a big city can be
including restaurants, a hospital and a shopping mall. The climate in Chiang Rai is the coolest in the country. It has very inexpensive houses, condos and apartments, good food and friendly people.
PHUKET AND RAYONG Phuket, for example – Thailand’s largest island – offers the best of both worlds:
THE BOTTOM LINE
Thailand’s natural beauty, endless beaches, and lower cost of living make it a prime retirement destination. Thriving communities of expats can be found throughout Thailand, and retirees can choose from vibrant, cosmopolitan cities like Bangkok, or quiet riverside towns, such as Krabi. Albeit, mountainous regions such as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are attractive nature embedded cities whereas Hua Hin and Rayong offer sandy beaches and small city life closer to Bangkok. The cost of living Index of Thailand is 41.98 ( Cost of living index is a relative indicator of consumer goods price, including groceries, restaurants, transportation and utilities) Thailand is estimated to be 67% less expensive than New York and 38% less expensive than Germany and 46% less than Sweden.
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EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Events & Festivals THAILAND Cha-am Feast Fish Flock Shellfish Festival September 2016 The events of the Fish Flock Shellfish are held, yearly, on the viewing terrace of Cha-am beach in Phetchaburi (located 160 km south to Bangkok). Lot of stands offers the best sea food and fishes 50 chefs from the leading hotels of the city. The festival is held between 05.00 pm and 10.00 pm. The public can also join a cruise of evening fishing of cuttlefishes that are dragged by the lights of the boats.
Where: Cha Am Beach, Phetchaburi
River Kwai Half Marathon 2016 11th September 2016 Event Overview: Running for health; participants from Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, USA, Europe, etc. will start the race from the River Kwai Village Hotel and run along Highway 323 (Sai Yok –Thong Pha Phoom) and back. This competition was initiated by the British Airways about 20 years ago. Jack F. Angel American was the first winner. Activities: The race starts at the hotel and the runners will take Highway (323), turn left and return to the starting point. Breakfast is served after the race. The winner will receive a T-shirt designed by New Balance and a buckle instead of a medal. The ones who came 1st to 5th place will receive the trophies.
Where: Kanchanaburi
Bangkok's International Festival of Dance & Music September - October 2016 Bangkok's International Festival of Dance and Music is indeed a starstudded surprise-filled programmed that spans a whole range of genres. It is a festival that once again reaffirms Bangkok's place as a cultural capital. The program includes classical concerts, operas, classical ballets, contemporary and folk dances, jazz and the occasional less common genres such as fado.
Where: Thailand Cultural Center, Bangkok
Four-wheel Drive Vehicle Competition “NAS CHALLENGE” September 2016 NAS Challenge (The Nature Adventure of Southern Thailand) is an off-road circuit for members of off-road racing clubs in Thailand and from foreign countries, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, etc., with more than 100 cars participating. It is scheduled for August of every year. The circuits in use are in Trang town and other districts of Trang.
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SOCIAL & HOTEL NEWS
Social & Hotel News
Arturo Navarro and Chompoontip “Proud” Jantakate
Proud Jantakate
ITF PRO CIRCUIT at True Arena True Arena Hua Hin has joined hands with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) PCL., and NOW26 Channel to organize the professional male and female tennis tournament “Cal-Comp & XYZ printing ITF Pro Circuit” featuring a total of 13 tournaments held throughout August – December 2016, and prize money ranging from US $10,000 to $25,000. The tournament aims to provide an opportunity for participating professional players to develop their skills and succeed in world-class circuits, on the way to greater success in their career. In addition, this will significantly promote Thailand and Hua Hin town as a sports-tourism destination among worldwide athletes as well as tourists via TV broadcast. The Banpu ladies series was won by Chompootip Jandakate of Thailand. The ITF (International) Pro circuit men & ladies, started on August 22nd until the finals on September 10th. 2016 (Pictures courtesy of Peter Bakker – Netherlands)
DUSIT INTERNATIONAL Sales & Marketing Workshop 2016 Hua Hin Thailand, Dusit Thani Hua Hin recently hosted the 3-day 2016 Dusit International Sales & Marketing Workshop under the banner “The New Chapter, from Great to Greater” and the leadership of new Group Chief Executive Officer, Khun Suphajee Suthumpun, who delivered a motivational and well-received opening address to kick off the event.
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SOCIAL & HOTEL NEWS
Social & Hotel News RADISSON BLU RESORT HUA HIN opening soon HUA HIN Preet Inder Singh has been appointed General Manager of Radisson Blu Resort Hua Hin, which is due to open in the third quarter of this year. Prior to joining Radisson Blu Resort Hua Hin, Preet was General Manager at Radisson Blu Hotel New Delhi Paschim Vihar. He brings more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality landscape having spent two decades working at various hotel properties at The Taj Group of Hotels. The resort will also feature a destination beach bar, club and restaurant along with other exciting food service establishments. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the world’s largest hotel groups with 1,400 hotels in operation and under development with more than 220,000 rooms and a footprint spanning 115 countries and territories.
CENTARA GRAND WINS TOP PRODUCER by Room Nights Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin won the Top Producer by Room Nights 2015 from Expedia, a leading online accommodation site. “We are delighted to see an excellence result of the room night’s growth. We give special thanks to our team members, who ensure the highest levels of delivering an exceptional guest experience and this award recognizes the efforts of our team to achieve that.” said Mr. Peter Nilsson (7th right), Hotel General Manager.
HUA HIN WOMEN´S CLUB Gala Evening at the Anantara Resort Hua Hin Women’s Club hosted a gala dinner at the Antara Resort to collect collateral for their charity programme. The event took place on 24th of August. The Club was established early 2013 and has been working closely with the Hua Hin Municipality and other private and public organisations. Its major work includes charity support for those who are less fortunate.
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FRANCAIS
Les Coups de Soleil By Florent Ducret
Soigner les coups de soleil naturellement Il existe une multitude de produits naturels qui peuvent soulager et apaiser nos coups de soleil. Voici 4 recettes très simple, incroyablement efficace et sans aucun effet secondaire pour votre peau.
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La recette aromatique : Une dizaine de gouttes d’huile essentielle de lavande dans une huile végétale telle que l’Argan ou le Jojoba. L’huile essentielle de lavande est reconnue pour sa capacité à apaiser la peau des brulures et à faciliter la cicatrisation. Les huiles d’argan et de jojoba sont des huiles riches, qui renforcent les barrières naturelles de la peau.
La recette culinaire : Le vinaigre (blanc ou de cidre notamment). Le pH du vinaigre rééquilibre celui de la peau qui vient d'être agressée par le soleil et apporte une sensation de fraîcheur immédiate.
La recette gourmande : Le yaourt. Les protéines et les ferments lactiques contenus dans le yaourt ont un effet calmant et des propriétés antiinflammatoires : appliquez une couche épaisse de yaourt nature sur la peau et laissez reposer 15 minutes avant de nettoyer avec un peu d'eau fraîche ou une eau florale.
La recette apaisante : Le bicarbonate de soude crée un environnement alcalin qui soulage la peau : versez un peu de bicarbonate de soude dans de l'eau fraîche, trempez des compresses dans ce mélange et appliquez-les sur le coup de soleil pendant une dizaine de minutes. Ces recettes soulageront immédiatement la sensation de chaleur, et de douleur provoquée par le soleil. Il faut ensuite aider la peau à se régénérer. Pour cela, rien ne vaut l’huile végétale de rose musquée (à ne pas confondre avec l’huile essentielle de rose, puissant antiride, qui ne sera d’aucune aide en cas de coup de soleil), mélangée avec de l’huile végétale de carotte, auxquelles on pourra rajouter quelques gouttes d’huile essentielle de géranium.
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L’huile de carotte préserve la bonne santé de l’épiderme. Elle est très riche en vitamine A, qui assouplit la peau et aide à régénérer les tissus abîmés par les lésions de la peau. En plus, elle permet de retrouver un joli teint uniforme. L’huile de rose musquée répare la peau. Elle a, parmi d’autres vertus, celle de réduire les taches brunes. Quant à l’huile essentielle de géranium, elle renforce les connections cellulaires de la peau, ce qui l’aidera à retrouver sa plasticité lus rapidement.
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THAI NATURE
The
Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis
By Dr. George F. Grossniklaus
The Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis) is a species in the family of grebes. This widespread species in Eurasia and Africa is in Europe the smallest member of this family. Grebe are found in Europe quite often. However, they are often overlooked because of their inconspicuous plumage and their particular very secretive lifestyle during the breeding season.
Appearance Little Grebe gain a length 25 to 29 cm. The wingspan is about 40 to 45 cm. The Little Grebe can be 130-235 g in weight. The males are average slightly larger than females and have slightly stronger beaks. The shape of the little grebe is very variable. In a quietly floating position, the feathers are mainly at the rear erected something so that the body seems swollen. Then the neck is hardly visible. Distressed grebe stretch the neck long. The back is then flat on the water, and may even disappear under the water. In the air, little grebe leaves his outstretched neck far under the body axis, the legs are tightened. Little Grebe fly up very easily. The flight is fast and they usually fly at low altitude over the water surface. In breeding plumage, the body top of the nominate form is
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black brown. The top of the head and the rear neck are black and dark brown. The top of the head often has a slight greenish tinge, reins and chin are black. The throat, cheeks, neck sides and the lower neck are reddish brown. The body sides are dark brown with bright dotting. The body bottom is glossy white with an admixture blackish tones. The lower wings are white, the flight feathers are dark brown with a high proportion of white, so that on the wings, a white mirror is visible. The tail feathers are brown. The beak is black with a white tip, the beak angles are bright greenish yellow. The iris is reddish brown, the running and the feet are grey-green. The plumage colour on the flanks and on the body bottom varies depending on the subspecies. Several subspecies have yellowish brown edges and a silvery white belly. In other parts of the body, these are also feathery black. Eye colour also varies. In the Asian subspecies the colour is yellow in the European and African subspecies contrast reddish brown to bright red. Adult Little Grebe moult from August to October into the winter dress, the change may extend in some individuals until
THAI NATURE November and even December. In full moult, first the head starts continue with the neck. The flight feathers are all changed at once. In normal plumage, little grebe are coloured very inconspicuous. The plumage coloration is overall lighter, the colours are washed-out. In Asian subspecies, the red-brown colour on the sides of the head, stay also in all variation of plumage. The populations in Indonesia, New Guinea and neighbouring islands as well as in Malaysia do not change the plumage, but carry their breeding plumage all year.
Appearance of nestlings and fledglings Newly hatched nestlings are in the neck and back neck blackish brown. The forehead is covered with whitish-silvery hair-like dunes. The nestlings show over the eye a narrow beige to orange stripe. The chin is white and has a brown mottling on. The striped pattern on the face is not quite as intense as in the great crested grebe or the red-necked grebe.
Nutrition Little Grebes are excellent swimmers and divers, and track, especially also fish. Otherwise, they live mainly on insects. They are pecked from the water surface or found in the upper layers. But it also picks from plants or catch flying insects. More than other grebes they also eat mollusks. In addition, they eat amphibian larvae and fish fry.
Voice During the breeding season the little grebe often reveals its presence by its striking long trill. Both sexes have the same calls. Often both partners call even in a duet. The call of aggressive excited little grebe is shrill and falls at the end of the phrase in its pitch significantly. The alarm call is a sharp, metallic pit.
Breeding The actual courtship, which always takes place on the water, is especially recognizable by continuous trills of both partners as well as by rapid contrary swimming, parallel swimming and diving, in which leaves them often demonstratively clapboard with their feet, water. There are mutual loud translucent tracking, food presentation, ritualized nest building, presentation of plant material and parallel flying.
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Distribution The distribution area reaches from Western and Central Europe via West Asia and India to China and Japan as well as Southeast Asia to New Guinea. It also includes large parts of Africa and Madagascar. The distribution area covers, estimated by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources), total 36.7 million square kilometers. In this vast area, however, nowhere it is excessively frequent.
Habitat The Little Grebe settles during breeding periods, preferably to smaller standing waters or slow flowing streams or rivers. Of particular importance is a distinct sedimentation zone and a well-trained underwater and floating leaf vegetation and a large density of water invertebrates. They shun usually waters, which contain large predatory fish. Outside the breeding season they use very different habitats. They are then also on the coasts, to be found on large lakes and ponds, on fast-flowing rivers and streams.
Like all grebes also the Little Grebe nest usually at the waterfront. The nest is usually a set-coated in shallow water heap from plant parts. In deeper water, the nest is occasionally an anchored floating nest at shore plants. On construction of the nest, both parents birds are involved. For nesting they use dead water plants of the species, which are often on the relevant waters. The nest has a diameter of 20 to 30 cm, usually it extends 3.5 to 4.5 centimeters above the water level. The nest hollow has a diameter of approximate 4 centimeters. The nest has usually four to six eggs. The eggs are white immediately after oviposition, the color changes later to brownish. Both adult birds are involved in the breeding. When parents leave the nest during the breeding session, the eggs are covered with nesting material. The chicks hatch after an incubation period of 20 to 21 days. They are fed by both parents birds. The young birds are independent at an age of 30 to 40 days. However, they remain generally near their parents. Fledging is at ages of 44-48 days.
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HOME & GARDEN
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Synthetic rattan (or Poly rattan) was invented in Germany in the 1990’s, and is like natural rattan, a material derived from the so-called Rotan tree (a vine like plant), often used to produce wicker items such as baskets, trays and patio furniture. Synthetic rattan is simply long strips of plastic, generally made from polyethylene fiber resin, and comes in many colours and textures. The material is highly durable, resistant to the sun’s UV rays and completely water proof. Wicker (said to derive from the Scandinavian word “vika” which means “to bend”) is a method of weaving using rattan or bamboo. Wicker furniture was hugely popular in Europe and USA in the 19th century, and furniture producers are now using synthetic rattan, often on a frame of aluminium, to create light weight and maintenance-free modern wicker furniture. Synthetic rattan furniture has long been popular in the west, and is growing in popularity in Thailand as well, replacing more traditional hard wood and natural wicker furniture. There are nowadays many suppliers of synthetic rattan furniture in Thailand, and many different price levels. The general rule is that you get what you pay for. If it is very cheap it is most definitely not a high quality product. Good quality synthetic rattan furniture is normally more expensive than natural wicker furniture, but less expensive than hard wood furniture. Important when buying synthetic rattan furniture is to make sure that the frame is made of aluminium and not steel, which will quickly rust, and that the synthetic rattan wicker is not too soft and “rubbery”, which is a sign of low quality. Also make sure that the furniture comes with at least 1 years guarantee against discolouring and breakages. Pictures & Text Courtesy of The Cabinet Interior Design Co. Ltd. – Hua Hin 34
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Do almost anything legal to clear credit card debt. If there is anything worse than an unfaithful, unreliable and untrustworthy spouse then it has to be credit card debt If you are serious about it here are some dramatic ways you can clear it.
GET A LOAN FROM FAMILY OR FRIENDS This is fraught with danger, the obvious pitfall being that any dispute about repayments could lead to a severing of relations. However, if you can get over the embarrassment of asking for help, the big advantage is that loans from a family member or a friend are often interest free. There will be less chance of any resentment if some interest is paid.
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interest and penalty charges, try and get a personal loan from your bank or credit union to pay off the card debt. Rates vary round the world but for sure they will be a lot cheaper than the punitive credit cards.
SELL YOUR SECOND CAR If you are lucky enough to have a second car or a buy-to-let property or a holiday home then it might be wise to sell these items if you are heavily in debt. Selling off any spare goods, golf clubs, DVD’s TV’s, even expensive paintings and furniture will help. Granted, you will be selling at distressed prices but if you are really serious about eliminating your card debt you will dispose of everything you do not need for day-to-day living.
USE YOUR SAVINGS TO CLEAR DEBTS Many people have debts and savings at the same time. However, it makes no sense to have Stg10,000 sitting in a bank account earning at most 1.5pc if you are struggling with credit card debt where the interest rate is probably at least 21pc.
Most important of all - Cut up your credit card Another way of showing your good faith is to offer some collateral. For example, you could hand over a valuable watch (as long as it’s not from Soi Bintabat) until the loan is repaid as a way of showing that this is a fair and formal deal.
GET A BANK LOAN If you are heavily indebted and still maintain a life, even for a few months every year in the West, it is possible to have the interest and penalty charges frozen on your card. Credit card companies don't admit this, but if you are heavily in arrears they will agree to freeze the interest and penalties. Once you get the credit card company to stop applying the
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banks and the system used. It can also be pretty expensive, with fees on both ends. One of the cheapest ways to transfer money from a foreign bank is to send an international cashier’s cheque or money order which you prepare at a bank. Such a cheque should be sent by a registered international courier, e.g., FedEx or DHL or UPS. Transferring money outside Thailand requires an invoice from the remote receiver, and you should bring as much documentation as you can. Currently, it is said that you can take out Local currency: up to 50,000.- Baht per person or 100,000.- Baht per family holding one passport. Foreign currencies: unlimited. However, amounts of foreign currency exceeding $20,000.- (or equivalent) must be declared to a Customs Officer upon departure by all travellers. (This may be out of date. Check for the latest.) To convert Thai baht into cash during times of questionable government policies and currency speculation has required you show your plane ticket as a reason for converting Thai baht into foreign currency. However, most of the time there is no problem in central Bangkok if it’s not a large amount of money to be converted.
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Sterling has fallen significantly since the vote, driven by uncertainty about Britain's economic outlook and its future relationship with the rest of the EU. The drop has been accentuated by the cut in interest rates and the Bank of England's economic stimulus measures.
German private sector growth slowed in August, but remained robust overall, its PMI showed, suggesting Europe's biggest economy is set to keep on expanding in the summer months after it grew more than expected in the second quarter
Against the dollar, the pound is now worth about $1.30. A year ago it was worth $1.57 - a fall of 17%. Against the euro, it is now worth about â‚Ź1.15. A year ago it was worth â‚Ź1.35 - a fall of 14%
Surprisingly strong growth in France supported stable Eurozone private business activity during August but factories could face a tougher September as new order growth stumbled. As such, it is widely seen as a good indicator of business activity. It was pointed out to the economy of the Eurozone expanding by 0.3% in the third quarter of this year. That would chime with a recent forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that the Eurozone economy will grow by about 1.6% this year! Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, Retail sales in July were up 5.9% on the same month last year helped by warmer weather and a weaker pound. UK industrial output grew at the fastest rate for 17 years in the April-to-June quarter, up 2.1% compared with the first quarter of the year. The ONS said "very few" respondents had been affected by the uncertainty from the referendum. 40
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AGING with DIGNITY
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up the ageing process indeed! People have a wide variety of wish lists for improving their health, but we all share one goal: Everyone wants to age well. Of course, aging is somewhat unfair, because a few lucky people will breeze easily through eight or nine decades without even trying - due to their good genes — while the rest of us have to put in some effort just to get that far. For example, the food you eat influences the production of harmful free radicals during metabolism. Although research on this subject is far from complete, damage from free radicals (called oxidative stress) is widely considered one of many factors that cause cells to age and malfunction in various ways.
HEALTH & WELLNESS Some health tips: Bake, don’t broil: Foods cooked with high heat develop toxic compounds called Advanced Glycation End products, or AGEs, that accelerate aging. AGEs are found in high quantities in processed foods such as American cheese, fast food and dark colas, because they are manufactured using high heat. Low-fat cheese, dried fruit, fruit juice and air-popped popcorn are healthier. Also, cook your food at lower temperatures: A fried egg has 10 times the AGEs of a scrambled egg, for example, and a steak has 10 times more AGEs than beef stew. Also: Less Fat , less Sugar, less Salt, drink more water.
Studies are piling up that show how harmful it is not to get enough sleep. People who are sleeping less than six hours a night are at risk for more cardiovascular events, more likely to develop diabetes, more likely to die sooner.
Stress less: Stress ages you. People who handle stress well do more of the things that non-stressed people do: eat well, sleep enough and, especially, exercise. Stress can make you feel less motivated to do promoting things in life like practice mindfulness meditation. While sitting at your desk you can push back against stress by regularly taking a few long, deep, slow breaths and by picturing yourself out in nature, paying close attention to how it would smell and feel. Have a hobby: Compared with people who did not Exercise: Moderate exercise helps neutralize free radicals, boost your immune system and even grow new brain cells. Looking at normal-weight individuals only, the data showed that walking 30 minutes a day, five days a week was associated with an increase in life span of more than seven years. You don’t gain by jogging as much as you gain by going from being a couch potato to just walking 10 minutes per day. That is a huge difference.
have hobbies, those who participated in a hobby had a significantly lower mortality and a lower likelihood of becoming bedridden during the period studied. Having a hobby was linked to a lower risk of hypertension in both males and females. Hobbies have linked to keeping your brain active and providing a social connection with others, which tends to make you happier — a factor linked to greater health and longevity.
There are products on the market in Hua Hin to help you age longer in dignity, looking younger and feeling better. APPROACH searched Hua Hin for effective health products to combat age related degeneration. Uwe and Daorueang Klemm of MLY Plaza Hua Hin have created a small company selling skincare products which have been tested by international dermatologists, using the best and safest quality products without any prohibited substances, serving the most sensitive skins. Daorueang also consults males and females alike on detoxing, cleansing your body and skin. Here are some of the products they market.
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long the Klong road, crossing the yellow bridge after the Golf hitting Range, there is a small private Thai school, with an English speaking Thai teacher and an Art & Music teacher, called Sraangsilp Tutorial School. Khun Poy and her husband, teach upgraded Thai, not only to Thai children, but also to Foreign children who need support with their Thai language, school exercises & homework. Khun Poy teaches on an individual basis, one to one, and kids interact with each other. Kids get a changce to improve considerably on their language skills and school subjects. In addition, Ayarn (teacher) Poy assist kids with Thai history, Thai culture, mathematics and science. It is recommendable to send your kid there twice a week at least, in order to follow up on assignments within that week. On weekends, Poy’s husband Ayarn Tawat teaches Creative Art & Music. The Art classes are conducted in stages and adapted to the age and knowledge of the kids individually. Drawing, painting, sketching and creating cartoons are some of the programs offered. Thai classical music is taught on traditional instruments such as the Thai Marimba, a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars struck with mallets to produce musical tones. Resonators suspended underneath the bars amplify their sound.
Also the Saw U Fiddle, a Thai bowed string instrument which has a low pitch and the bow is placed between the strings for the player to tilt the bow to play each string. As individual programs are created and adapted to the age and level of your child, it is best to contact Ayarn Poy directly to get a quotation and content of the courses.
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econdary education in the United States refers to the last four years of statutory formal education (grade nine through grade twelve – “Freshman – Sophomore, Junior and Senior” ) either at high school or split between a final year of 'junior high school' and three in high school. Most also have "honors" classes for motivated and gifted students, where the quality of education is higher and much more is expected from the enrolled student. Successful completion of middle school or junior high school leads to entry into high school. Many states require that courses in the "core" areas of English, science, social
studies, and mathematics every year although others allow more choice after 10th grade. The majority of high schools require four English credits to graduate. Generally, three science courses are required. Biology, chemistry, and physics are usually offered. Courses such as 50
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physical and life science serve as introductory alternatives to those classes. Other science studies include geology, anatomy, astronomy, health science, environmental science, and forensic science. High school mathematics courses typically include pre-algebra, algebra I, geometry, algebra II w/ trigonometry classes. Advanced study options can include precalculus, calculus, statistics, and discrete math generally with an opportunity to earn Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) accreditation. Usually, only three math credits are required
for graduation (although four is recommended). Graduation from high school leads to the awarding of the high school diploma. After this secondary education is considered complete and students may pursue tertiary level study.
It is estimated that some 2 million or 2.9% of U.S. children are home educated. Home schooling is lawful in all 50 states, and although the U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled on home-schooling, it supported the rights of Amish parents to keep their children out of public schools for religious reasons. Teachers are certified in one of two areas for high school (and in some states, certification can be to teach grades 6-12). These certifications can overlap. In Missouri, for example, middle school certification covers grades 6–8, elementary school certification covers up to grade 5, and high school certification covers grades 9–12. This reflects the wide range of grade combinations of middle schools, junior high schools, and elementary schools. Alternatively, some states certify teachers in various curricular areas (such as math or history) to teach secondary education.
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hen it comes to practical transport, SUV´s are the most spacious but not always the most practical as they are sometimes hard to park, if you find a space. The ride is a bit on the hard side and economics are not great. Ultimately their purchase prices are on the high side. Thai car purchasers hate hatchbacks, they want big cars with big boots, and they want pickup trucks most of all, however.... Compact cars, four door sedans and hatch backs are far more easily handled and cheaper whereas they use less petrol or diesel. Although Hybrids are on the horizon, they are importantly more expensive and battery life seems to be limited to 5 years which will force you to pay an important service fee to renew them.
Here is a list of my city car choices (National Production & Imports). Nissan Almera
Roomy interior space, large booth and very economical when it comes to mileage. Underneath the conservativelooking body of the second-generation Almera is a wellbuilt package that's good to drive with precise handling, good fuel economy and a comfortable interior. It's competitively priced and well equipped, so those who don’t mind the anonymous looks can pick up a bargain. Almera 3-cylinder 1200 cc engine with 79 hp power and 106 Nm of torque. Nissan offers a choice of a 5-speed manual transmission or Xtronic CVT, complete with idling stop system. Fuel consumption is on average 5l./per 100Km
Price: 437,000 Baht - basic model
Toyota Aygo
Toyota is bringing the Aygo to Thailand soon. The distinctive styling of the latest Toyota Aygo suggests it has something of the X Factor. But Toyota’s baby is sure to be more than a onehit-wonder, famous one day than then appearing in bargain bins the next. Fired by a 1.2 l. 4 cyl. engine, Fuel economy is mentioned at 3.6 l/100km on average. Toyota will start production in Thailand of this little star in the near future.
Estimated Price: Approx. 350,000 Baht
Proton Savvy
The Savvy is one of the cheapest new cars around. It rides and handles reasonably well, and has a unique look. Hop on a joyride that’s as fun to drive as it is to look at. Zip around town with ease. Weave in and out of traffic. Let it roar on the highways. Wherever you go with it, the Proton Savvy will always be a bundle of fun. With 5.3 l /per 100 km it is not the most economic but still under average Go further without burning a hole in your pocket. A lovely little car.
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Honda Brio
The Brio is a terrific little car. It is impressively well put together, with very nice quality seating material and trim. The dashboard is simple, yet complete. The steering wheel is pleasantly chunky. The flat floor in the back makes three across a feasible proposition and there are seatbelts for five. It runs the standard 90PS 1,198cc single overhead cam 4-cylinder I-VTEC as the base model Jazz, with either a 5-speed manual box or a CVT-7 automatic. The combined fuel economy of the manual is rated at an optimistic 4.5 l./per 100km
Price: 399,000 Baht - Basic model
Citroen C1 (Imported)
The Citroen C1 is the smallest car in the French brand’s range, and it shares its platform and engines with the Toyota Aygo and Peugeot 108 ( a 1.2 l. petrol engine with impressive low emissions). It’s got plenty of French style, though, with large round headlights, the choice of three or five-door body styles, the option of a full-length canvas roof and plenty of personalisation options. Fuel economy of 4.4 l. /per 100km it is the most economical of the chosen cars.
Basic price in the UK is about 325,000 Baht without taxes. The price in Thailand will depend on import duties and taxes.
VW UP (Imported)
Low running costs are a top priority for up! Volkswagen has made sure the UP is very affordable to own. Like the Hyundai i10, Toyota Aygo and Skoda Citigo, this is a frugal car designed for the city. A 1.0-litre petrol engine producing 59 and 74bhp respectively and turbocharged version with 89bhp and can return a fuel economy of 4.6 l. /per100 Km.
You would need to import the VW UP from the UK where the basic model costs 405,000 Baht without local taxes.
Hyundai i10 Blue Drive
The Hyundai i10 isn’t quite a household name, but it has enough going for it to be seen as a serious rival to cars like theHonda Brio and Toyota Aygo. If short, urban journeys make up a lot of your daily driving routine, you could do a lot worse than one of these. The Hyundai i10 doesn’t fare quite as well on fuel economy as some of the other compacts. But 5.0l./per 100 km is quite an acceptable figure.
The price in Thailand (Imported from Korea) estimated at 450,000 Baht
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SPORTS
OLYMPIA 1896 vs. 2016 Athens versus T
he Olympics in Rio de Janeiro have come to an end. Going back in history, the 1896 Olympics were regarded as a great success. The Games had the largest international participation of any sporting event to that date. The following Summer Olympics were already planned for other venues. The Olympics did not return to Greece until the 2004 Summer Olympics, 108 years later. Women participated for the first time at the 1900 Paris Games with the inclusion of women's events in lawn tennis and golf. Women's athletics and gymnastics debuted at the 1928 Olympics. In 2012, women's boxing was introduced, resulting in no remaining sports that do not include events for women. Now every national Olympic committee has sent women to the Olympic Games.
In 2016 The big winners in Rio de Janeiro were:
COUNTRY 1
United States
46
37
38
121
2
Great Britain
27
23
17
67
3
China
26
18
26
70
4
Russia
19
18
19
56
5
Germany
17
10
15
42
6
Japan
12
8
21
41
7
France
10
18
14
42
8
South Korea
9
3
9
21
9
Italy
8
12
8
28
10
Australia
8
11
10
29
35
Thailand
2
2
2
6
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Find a brief travel through history with a brief comparison of the main events in 1896 and 2016.
1896 – 2016 Olympic Challenges YEAR
1896 2016 1896 2016 1896 2016 1896 2016 1896 2016 1896 2016 1896 2016 1896 2016 1896 2016 1896 2016 1896 2016 1896 2016
DISCIPLINE
NAME
GOLD
COUNTRY
Athletics (100m)
Thomas Burke
12.0 sec.
USA
Men
Usain Bolt
9.88 sec.
Jamaica
Women
Elaine Thompson
10.71
Jamaica
Athletics (400m)
Thomas Burke
54.2 sec
USA
Men
Wayde van Niekerk
43.03
South Africa
Women
Shaunae Miller
49.44
Bahamas
Fencing
Eugene Henri Gravelot
-
France
Men (épéé)
Gauthier Grumier
France
Women (épéé)
Loredana
Romania
Gymnastics
Germany won 5 of 8 events
Germany
Men (allround)
Kohei Uchimura
Japan
Women (allround)
Simone Biles
USA
Marathon (40 km)
Spyridon Louis
Men
Eliud Kipchoge
Kenya
Women
Jemima Sumgong
Kenya
Road Cycling (100km)
Léon Flameng
France
Men (241 km)
Greg van Avermaet
Belgium
Women (141 km)
Anna van der Breggen
Netherlands
Shooting rifle
Pantelis Karasevdas
Greece
Men (.22 calibre)
Henri Junghänel
Germany
Women (.22 calibre)
Barbara Engleder
Germany
Swimming (100m)
Alfréd Hajós
NA
Hungary
Men (Freestyle)
Kyle Chalmers
47.58 sec.
Australia
Women (Freestyle)
Simone Manuel
52.70 sec.
USA
Swimming (500m)
Paul Neumann
NA
Austria
Men (400m Freestyle)
Mac Horton
3.41.55
Australia
Women (400m Freestyle)
Katie Ledecky
3.56.46
USA
Tennis (Singles)
John Pius Boland
United Kingdom
Men
Andy Murray
United Kingdom
Women
Mónica Puig
Puerto Rico
Weight lifting
Vigo Jensen
Denmark
Men ( 105 Kg +)
Lasha Talakhadze
263 kg (Clean & Jerk)
Georgia
Women (75 Kg +)
Meng Suping
177 kg (Clean & Jerk)
China
Wrestling (Greco Roman)
Carl Schumann
Germany
Men (125 kg +)
Taha Akgül
Turkey
Women (75 kg +)
Erica Wiebe
Canada
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Greek
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SEPTEMBER : Queen & Adam Lambert Venue: Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Queen + Adam Lambert today announced their first-ever concert in Bangkok with the longawaited show to take place on 30 September at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani. AEG Live and BEC-Tero Entertainment are proud to bring the extraordinary Queen + Adam Lambert to rock Thailand as part of their Asia tour which will also see them play two shows at Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan, the show at the second night of the F1 Grand Prix in Singapore.
When : September 30th, 2016 Ticket Price: 2,000 / 3,000 / 4,000 / 5,000 / 6,000 / 7,000 / 8,000 Baht
SEPTEMBER : The Aristocrats Venue : M Theatre (New Petchburi Rd.), Bangkok The Aristocrats are a rock supergroup formed in 2011. The band consists of Guthrie Govan, Bryan Beller, and Marco Minnemann. The group name is inspired by the venerable Aristocrats joke and consequently the song titles on their debut namesake album–a progressive rock compilation–are rife with salacious double-entendres.
When: September 10th, 2016 Ticket Price : 800 / 1,500 / 2,500 Baht
SEPTEMBER : The Magic of the Musicals Venue : Thailand Cultural Center, Main Hall, Bangkok A huge package of Musical Favourites : A West End Overture; Mister Cellophane (Chicago); Tell Me It’s Not True (Blood Brothers); Luck Be A Lady Tonight (Guys & Dolls); A Chorus Line Overture (A Chorus Line); Cheek to Cheek (Top Hat); I Could Have Danced All Night; On The Street Where You Live (My Fair Lady); The Sound of Music Medley (The Sound of Music); The Phantom of the Opera Introduction; Think of Me; All I Ask of You; Wishing (The Phantom of the Opera); Can You Feel the Love Tonight? (The Lion King); South Pacific Overture (South Pacific); Why God Why? (Miss Saigon); Something’s Coming; Somewhere (West Side Story).....
When: September 5th, 2016 | Ticket Price : 2,800 Baht
OCTOBER : SCORPIONS 50th Anniversary Tour 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 undisputably the most outstanding band in continental Europe to date.
When: October 26th | Ticket Price : 1,200 / 2,200 / 3,200 / 4,200 / 5,200 / 8,000 Baht
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