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Magazine Thailand Issue 26 : March 2015

THAILAND MOBILE EXPO 2015

FEELING STUCK IN LIFE? INSIDE KAENG KRACHAN NATIONAL PARK

THAI CITIZENSHIP FOR FOREIGN CHILDREN

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The Real Taste of Issan

New exciting childrens playground under construction. Finished by the end of February

Spicy Catfish with Basil leaves

Pork Chops With French Fries

Tom Yam Goong Soup

Minced spicy pork with rice and Egg

Australian Ribey Steack with vegetables

ZAB WER RESTAURANT - European and Issan Thai Food -

Address : Soi 112, Hua Hin Closed on Wednesday

A wide selection of popular European & Thai dishes Our Bar is well selected with many local and foreign beers and wines.

There is plenty of parking space. Bring your children – We have a Kid´s Menu and a well equipped playground.

Recommended by : TripAdvisor & The international Traveller For more information on our exact location and menu, call : 032 900 364

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Picture Credits: Venezia Hua Hin Cha-am. To see more information on Venezia go to page 71.

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Editor’s Foreword

Editor in Chief Gerard Mosselman General Manager Brigitte Persson Special Contributor Zara Adcock

So it is the year of the goat..why Goat not Sheep or Ram…all three animals in Chinese are called horned Yang in Chinese so it makes no difference. Lets stick to the goat. The Dalai Lama quit his job and let out some pretty amazing things. This one is so true and typical for us all, I thought it a good idea to print it :

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Hua Hin Society Inside Kraeng Krachan National Park Personality: Dalai Lama Fashion: Flowers Travel in Thailand: Petchaboon Cool gadgets for kids

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SOCIETY Dusit Thani Hua Hin Provides Border Patrol Police School with Assistance

Banyan The Resort, +XD +LQ LV Âś)LQ )UHH¡ Sirirat Murphy, General Manager of Banyan The Resort, Hua Hin, is pleased WR DQQRXQFH WKDW WKH UHVRUW LV D œÀQ IUHH¡ establishment which do not offer shark Ă€Q LQ WKH PHQXV DW WKH UHVWDXUDQW DQG room service. “We are proud to adopt D œÀQ IUHH¡ SROLF\ KHQFH EH D SDUW RI WKH shark conservation initiative promoted and launched by Fin Free Thailand,â€? said Sirirat.

Management and staff of Dusit Thani Hua Hin recently hosted lunch and donated essential goods, sports equipment and educational materials to all students of Border Patrol Police School Ban Pong Luek, Petchburi. $V SDUW RI WKH KRWHO¡V RQJRLQJ SURMHFW under the name “Share a Smile Season 2â€? staff joined students in a range of fun games and educational activities, as well as helping to carry out essential maintenance work in the playground.

Fin Free Thailand encourages EXVLQHVVHV WR EDQ VKDUN Ă€Q DQG DGYLVHV consumers to refrain from eating it by drawing attention to the environmental impacts and health risks. 6HHQ UHFHLYLQJ WKH Âś)LQ )UHH¡ SRVWHUV are various hotels in Hua Hin including Banyan The Resort.

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New Marketing Manager for Hyattt Regency Hua Hin

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin & THE Barai has appointed Khun Tubtim Premyodhin as Marketing Communication Manager for both Hyatt Regency and THE BARAI effective 2 February 2015. Khun Tubtim (or Khun Kai) started her career as Management Trainee (S&M), Corporate Assistant Marketing Manager then as Corporate Public Relations Manager at Dusit International during 2008-2011. Prior to joining Hyatt Regency Hua Hin, she was Marketing and Communications Manager at Oriental Residence Bangkok during 2011-2012. She then followed her spouse who is a Thai Diplomat to Doha during 2013-2014. Khun Kai exited in this new challenge and is looking forward to working with such a prestigious hotel as well an award winning spa.

SOCIETY Amari Hua Hin Welcomes Malaysian Girl Group M General Manager of Amari Hua Hin, Christoph Leonhard, welcomed the popular Malaysian girl group M-Girls ZKHQ WKH\ DUULYHG IRU WKH Ă€OPLQJ RI their Chinese New Year album 2015. Each of the girls had a separate interview and photography session at a different location within the hotel, i.e. One-Bedroom Suite, Coral Lounge, Swimming Pool and Hotel lobby. M-Girls, which has been declared as 0DOD\VLD¡V YHUVLRQ RI 6 + ( LV D IRXU member Malaysian girl group formed in the late 2000s. The group mainly releases Chinese New Year albums every year for the Malaysian Chinese community.

Banyan Thailand, Hua Hin donates to Wheelchair Project

Chiva-Som International Health Resort wins “Best Destination Spaâ€? with Conde Nast Traveller Spa Awards 2015 Conde Nast Traveller, the leading travel publications ,recently announced that Chiva-Som International Health Resort has been given top honours at the 2015 Conde Nast Traveller Spa Awards. This comes as the luxury Health & Wellness resort in Hua Hin prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary. &KLYD 6RP ,QWHUQDWLRQDO +HDOWK 5HVRUW KDV EHHQ UHFRJQLVHG DV Âś7KH %HVW 'HVWLQDWLRQ 6SD¡ VHOHFWHG E\ &RQGH 1DVW 7UDYHOOHU¡V HGLWRUV DQG WUDYHO H[SHUWV rewarding their excellent service and a remarkable experience for guests, many of whom return year after year. Since the awards began in 1998, Chiva-Som has been named as winner of the Âś%HVW 'HVWLQDWLRQ 6SD¡ FDWHJRU\ IRXU WLPHV DQG UXQQHU XS PRUH WKDQ WZHQW\ WLPHV a record which remains unbeaten by any other destination spa in the world. &RQGp 1DVW 7UDYHOOHU LV WKH ZRUOG¡V PRVW GLVFHUQLQJ WUDYHO WLWOH DQG WKH DQQXDO 6SD Guide is viewed as a barometer of the very best in the business.

Makha Bukha Day (March 4th, 2015)

On Makha Bukha Day a national holiday Thai people wake up early to give alms to monks. In the evening, temples are full of people listening to sermons. During this GD\ 7KDL¡V RIWHQ SHUIRUP D ULWXDO NQRZQ DV WKH FDQGOH FHUHPRQ\ ZKHUH WKH\ ZDON FORFNZLVH WKUHH WLPHV DURXQG WKH WHPSOH KROGLQJ à RZHUV LQFHQVH DQG D OLJKW FDQGOH 9

Banyan Thailand, Hua Hin showed its social responsibility with a most appreciated donation to the Wheelchair Project of Hua Hin Hospital. The Wheelchair Project assists underprivileged people with a disability by providing, among other things, diapers which they need on a daily basis. With the Banyan donation diapers were bought with a value of over THB 20,000.- all will be distributed for free to the patients of the Wheelchair Project of Hua Hin Hospital. This project is a sub-division of RICD Wheelchair Project in Chiang Mai, which is under the patronage of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The volunteers of RICD Wheelchair Project work throughout Thailand and try to assist people with disability. As a Royal Project the Wheelchair Project is fully dependent on donations. Mar 2015 APPROACH

SOCIETY SHERATON HUA HIN PRANBURI VILLAS IS A NOMINEE FOR THE 2015 HOTEL AWARDS Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas is excited to announce that they been shortlisted as a nominee for “The 2015 Hotel of the Year Awardsâ€? in categories Best Hotel Service. The 2015 Hotel of the Year Awards are all based on each nominee hotel & spa being judged, scored and ranked based on a professional judge staying in each property for the purpose of experiencing and critiquing all of the hotels facilities and service in order to gain a true guest experience. The overall rating is thereby authentic in terms of guest experience & professional critical evaluation. It is this combination of guest experience & professional critical evaluation that makes these awards innovative & elevates standards in terms of worldwide hotel awards. 7KH ORFDWLRQ IRU WKH +RWHO RI 7KH <HDU $ZDUGV ZLOO EH FRQĂ€UPHG LQ 2FWREHU DV GXULQJ WKH MXGJLQJ LQVSHFWLRQ YLVLWV we will also consider each hotel as a possible host for the awards ceremony which will take place in late November 2015.

&KLYD 6RP¡V /DXQFKHV 1HZ 5HFLSH %RRN called “Cooking with Lightâ€? Adding a new collection of recipes from Chiva-Som Cuisine Director Chef Paisarn and his team, this cook book offers health-foodies both inspiration and guidance on recreating some of their iconic dishes at home. A blueprint for eating well, this long awaited fourth cookbook offers practical tips on healthy cooking methods, a guide to holistic ingredients and full recipes with beautiful imagery to inspire. This book is an indispensable guide for the healthy home cook and, at the same time, a remarkable resource for the serious cook or professional seeking the how DQG ZK\ RI &KHI 3DLVDUQ¡V FXOLQDU\ WHFKQLTXHV DQG FUHDWLYH SURFHVVHV IRU KHDOWK\ FRRNLQJ 7KH EULJKW IUHVK Ă DYRXUV RI 7KDL FXLVLQH DUH DOO SUHVHQW DQG ZLWK HDFK UHFLSH KLJK LQ QXWULHQWV ZKLOVW ORZ LQ IDW VDOW DQG sugar, this is clean eating at its most satisfying. Recipes include succulent meat dishes, highly nutritious vegetarian dishes, Ă€VK GHOLFDFLHV DQG VXUSULVLQJ GHVVHUWV With a glowing foreword from culinary legend Michel Roux Senior, a longstanding admirer of Chef Paisarn, this cookbook UHĂ HFWV 3DLVDUQ¡V SDVVLRQ IRU FOHDQ FXLVLQH DQG WKH Ă DYRXUV RI 7KDLODQG 3DLVDUQ¡V YLVLRQ DQG IXVLRQ RI (XURSHDQ DQG 7KDL cuisine at the helm of Chiva-Som has seen the resort win multiple awards. Regularly invited to participate in culinary events across the world, where his menus are offered alongside a la carte dishes by celebrated chefs such as Michel Roux from the Waterside Inn London, Mark Edwards from Nobu, London and Vineet Bhatia from Rasoi, London. Cooking with Light is available now at Chiva-Som Boutique at the price of 4,300 THB (comes in hard cover and slipcase) or order online at www.chivasomproducts.com

Amari Amateur Golf Week 2015 (1 – 7 March, 2015) Amari Hua Hin proudly sponsors Amateur Golf Week 2015 and are inviting budding golfers from around the world to join them for a week packed with amazing golf and good company. This 7-day event will showcase the best golf courses in Hua Hin, including Black Mountain, voted one of the top 100 courses in the world outside the USA and Banyan Golf Club, which was voted best new course in Asia in 2009 by Asia Golf Monthly. Daily results will be announced with individual trophies given out each night during the social happy hour at the poolside at Amari Hua Hin. APPROACH

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SOCIETY SHERATON HUA HIN RESORT & SPA EARNS ISO 9001 : 2008 & ISO 14001 : 2004

Cha-am International Kite Festival ( 9 – 11 March 2015) The Thailand International Kite Festival attracts an evergrowing number of devoted kite fans, participants and spectators, from all over Thailand as well as from countries around the region, and beyond. The colourful kite festival thus presents a golden opportunity for visitors to savour the LQWHUQDWLRQDO à DYRXU RI NLWH FXOWXUH LQ D VLQJOH WULS $V ZHOO as kite events there will also be a parachute show, a radio controlled airplane show and competition. This annual event LV UHDOO\ RQH QRW WR EH PLVVHG DQG GHÀQLWHO\ RQH RI WKH PRUH colorful events of the year.

Grand Opening of 2 5HLO\¡V ,ULVK %HHU garden New open air Irish Beer Garden RSHQLQJ RQ 6W 3DWULFN¡V GD\ 6RL 61 Hua Hin, directly across the road from the police station. Come enjoy the festivities (Craic agus Ceoil) In a Traditional Irish fun family orientated environment right in the heart of Hua Hin. Irish food and drink tap from 3 till late.

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is proud to announce it has earned ISO 9001 : 2008 Quality Management System and ISO 14001 : 2004 Environmental Management Standard after its UH FHUWLĂ€FDWLRQ IURP ,QWHUWHN 0RRG\ ,QWHUQDWLRQDO UHDIĂ€UPLQJ WKH UHVRUW¡V FRPPLWPHQW WR TXDOLW\ DQG GHPRQVWUDWHV WKDW environmental matters are of paramount importance to us. 7KH UH FHUWLĂ€FDWLRQ LV IXOO\ LQ OLQH ZLWK UHVRUW¡V VWUDWHJ\ RI encouraging a team oriented approach on all business processes focusing on the best interest of its customers, stakeholders, associates, and management. Quality excellence and innovation have always been the core objective of all Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa operations. And it is SURRI RI WKH UHVRUW¡V VRFLDO DFFRXQWDELOLW\ DQG YDOLGDWHV RXU responsibility to regulators, suppliers and our customers. “By establishing a commitment to reduce, reuse and recycle waste DQG XVH HQHUJ\ PRUH HIĂ€FLHQWO\ 6KHUDWRQ +XD +LQ 5HVRUW Spa is taking an important step towards helping, with similar like-minded organizations, with the future preservation of the environment.â€? Said Sitthirat Hothongkam, Hotel Manager.

DODT WINS TRUE THAILAND CLASSIC PRESENTED BY BLACK MOUNTAIN

On on 12-15th February many top golfers from the Asian Tour and European Tour gathered in the Black Mountain for the inaugural True Thailand Classic presented by Black Mountain. The European Tour returned to Thailand for WKH Ă€UVW WLPH DIWHU HLJKW \HDUV ZLWK ZRUOG FODVV players including Black Mountain sponsored players such as Thongchai Jaidee, Rikard Karlberg, Prom Meesawat, Berry Henson, Jazz Janewattananond and Johan Edfors ,Q WKH $XVWUDOLD¡V $QGUHZ 'RGW VWDJHG D dramatic comeback by signing off with a Ă€YH XQGHU SDU WR ZLQ WKH LQDXJXUDO 7UXH 7KDLODQG &ODVVLF 'RGW¡V ZRQ D WRWDO RI 16-under-par 272 at the Black Mountain Golf &OXE ZKLFK HQGHG D Ă€YH \HDU WLWOH GURXJKW For more information on the game as it played out go to: www.blackmountainhuahin.com

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SOCIETY Cha Am-ATV Park opening Accommodation &KD $P·V RZQ $79 3DUN LV RSHQLQJ D modern ranch style hotel called Cha-Am Country Home end of March 2015. ChaAm ATV Park is well known for not only their ATV but also their paintball and Archery facilities. The park is set in a rural atmosphere with decisively Ranch VW\OH DQG LW RQO\ ÀWWLQJ WKH QHZ KRWHO will be in the same style with a modern twist. The accommodation will have 19 rooms; two of these being larger family style rooms for families. The hotel is set opposite a small lake with the balconies or patios offering beautiful views of rice farms and Cha-Am nature. The room rates of approximately 1800thb will include discounts for hotel guests in the parks facilities and will include breakfast by the lake. The hotel roms will have cable TV, WIFI and all luxury ÀWWLQJV QHHGHG E\ JXHVWV 2Q WRS RI the normal park activities guests can also take part in learning how farmers do rice farming. Until then Cha-Am ATV park will still attract locals and tourists that want to play the activities available. Currently the park offers at an affordable 700thb per person 3 activity package rate, were you can shoot 50 paintballs, use the ATV on the beginners track and try their hand at Archery (10 arrows). For more information please call Khun Duke Hp: 081 893 3938

Thai Social Network RUJDQL]HV ÀUVW &KLOGUHQ·V 'D\ LQ On January 24th Thai Social Network organized the first &KLOGUHQ·V 'D\ RI ,Q attendance was about 30 children an the location for FKLOGUHQ·V GD\ RXW ZDV DW WKH Hua Hin Elephant Village. The program for the children included elephant rides & show, refreshments and food, a treasure hunt and even an ice cream party. Thai Social Networks vision is to help children in Thailand attain health and education one child at a time. To help DUUDQJH PRUH &KLOGUHQ·V GD\V go to Facebook page: www. facebook.com/tsn4u APPROACH

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SOCIETY CHAY HAD Beachside Restaurant and Lounge at The Hilton Hua Hin Positioned directly on the Gulf of Thailand and Hua Hin Beach, sip, savour and simply lose yourself as the waves break on the shore right below your feet. At CHAY HAD, watch East meet West, as we creatively pair Thai, Asian and Western flavours with freshest local and imported crustaceans, seafood, meats, local produce and spices... CHAY HAD LOUNGE is the newest place to be seen and the destination of choice for the ZKR¡V ZKR LQ +XD +LQ

Centara Chinese New Year Gala Event Chinese New Year 2015 at The Centara Grand & Villas Hua Hin was a VSHFWDFXODU HYHQW Ă€OOHG ZLWK &KLQHVH ritual dances and music, good food and a lovely atmosphere. Every year the Centara celebrates this event at the lawn pool with great stage acts, life music and an international buffet and This year the events started off with cocktails at the lobby lawn accompanied by Chinese songs performed by the Bliss duo with Mel and Bob. A dance group performing the Lion Dance was than “followedâ€? to the set tables along the beach front pool. On stage the Jazz Up band, performed favourite contemporary and ever greens from Jazz and Big bands. Several Chinese ritual led shows followed whilst guests enjoyed the Chinese Asian buffet after which the event was concluded with a curtain of Ă€UHZRUNV D 'UDJRQ GDQFH DW ZKLFK WKH Ă€UH VSLWWLQJ GUDJRQ FOLPEHG RS D PDQ SRSXODWHG WRZHU WR VSUHDG LWÂ?V Ă€UH RI luck , harmony, fortune and love over the guests.

Jungle Aid Charity Event at the Hilton Hotel on Saturday March 7th Dress to impress! Jungle Aid mission is to provide medical aid, education, support and micro-business opportunities to people living in remote locations on the Thailand Burmese border.

The Amarin Outdoor Unlimited International Triathlon on Saturday March 14 The Series consists of 3 Olympic Distance triathlons that will take place in Cha-Am & Hua Hin, Bangkok and Pattaya City with total of 3 Million Thai Baht in prize money. These races will then contribute to a “Master Series� to be held on Phuket Island Race location: Naresuan Police Academy Camp, Cha-Am

Coming to Hua Hin, The Seenspace Mall 7KH FLW\¡V Ă€UVW EHDFKIURQW FRPPXQLW\ mall with approximately 6,000 sq.m. of leasing space will be ready mid 2015. The mall is located on the seaside along Liebwang Nuer Road. Seenspace HuaHin can be easily accessed from both soi Hua-Hin 35 and soi Hua-Hin 19.

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Kaeng Krachan National Park Kaeng Krachan is the largest national park of Thailand, located in the border area with Burma, limiting with the Tanintharyi Nature Reserve. It is a popular park owing to its location near the tourist town of Hua Hin.

For 2015 the Thai Government will request the World Heritage Committee at its 39th session in Bonn, Germany to consider the inscription of Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex (KKFC).

The park was created on June 12, 1981 as the 28th national park of Thailand. Originally covering an area of 2,478 km², it was enlarged on December 27, 1984 to include the boundary area between Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan provinces, ERXQGHG E\ WKH 7DQLQWKDU\L 1DWXUH 5HVHUYH DORQJ 0\DQPDU·V border to the west. The park is not only part of the rainforest area north and south of the park in Thailand, but also part of a huge continuous rain forest complex deep into Myanmar covering 30,000 sq km.

Geography. The park covers parts of the districts Nong Ya Plong, Kaeng Krachan and Tha Yang of Phetchaburi Province, and of Hua Hin of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. It consists mainly of rain forests within the eastern slope of the Tenasserim Mountain Range. The highest elevation is at 1,200 m. Two main rivers originate within the park area, the Pranburi River and the Phetchaburi River.

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The Phetchaburi River is blocked by the Kaeng Krachan Dam at the eastern border of the park. The dam creates a lake covering an area of 46.5 km² and was was built in 1966.

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Kaeng Krachan National Park is famous for dense morning mist covering the park with hill tops sticking above mist cloud around December-March, creating a spektacular view.

Yot Checkpoint which is mainly a dirt road extending 36.5km west through Ban Krang and Phanoen Thung campsites, only Ă€UVW NP XQWLO %DQ .UDQJ FDPSVLWH LV SDYHG There are many trekking and mountain trails deep into pristine 3RVVLEO\ 7KDLODQG¡V WRS ELUG DQG EXWHUĂ \ZDWFKLQJ ORFDWLRQ forest, especially in the areas around Thothip Waterfall and over 420 species of birds has been observed in the park the stream of Pa La-U. Permission from HQ needed for longer boundries which is the highest number of bird species in any guided trekking. First couple of months after the end of the national parks in Thailand. There are 57 known species of rainy season the trails may still be covered with fallen trees, PDPPDOV DQG DURXQG EXWWHUĂ \ VSHFLHV bamboos, branches or grown bushes which will make trekking Some of rare birds that can be found in Kaeng Krachan are very unpleasant. It may take time for the park personel to ratchet tailed treepie, white-fronted scops owl, giant pitta, clean the paths. ZKRRO\ QHFNHG VWRUN JUHDW DUJXV DQG JUH\ KHDGHG Ă€VK HDJOH The park is also home to seven species of horn bills. The best time to visit the park is November to February when it Wild mammals such as leopards, stump-tailed macaques, is cooler and drier. October used to be end of the rainy season deers, porcupines, civets, martens, elephants, bantengs, but due to climate change frequent rain may continue into the gibons, wild dogs, langurs, gaurs and many others can be December. Although birdwatching possibilities are relatively found frequently in the park. There are also tigers in Kaeng good at all time, March-April is the most ideal time when bird Krachan but they are not common PLJUDWLRQ LQWR WKH SDUN LV DW LW¡V SHDN Access to the main forest area of the park is limited to two roads, the road beyond Dan Khao Sam Yot Checkpoint (checkpoint is 19km from HQ) in the central parts, and one into the area around Pala U Waterfall in the south east. 0RVW YLVLWRUV WR .DHQJ .UDFKDQ VWD\ DURXQG WKH Ă€UVW FDPSVLWH area next to the HQ where there is not much to see of the real wildlife the park offers. The real beauty of the national park starts approximately 19 kms from the HQ at Dan Khao Sam

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Dalia Lama The 14th Dalai Lama is the current Dalai Lama, as well as the longest-lived incumbent. Dalai Lamas are the head monks of the Gelug school, the newest of the schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, was born in 1935, the son of a farmer in a small Tibetan village. In accordance with ancient tradition, the dreams and visions of high lamas and oracles eventually led a search party to the boy. At age two, KH VXFFHVVIXOO\ LGHQWLĂ€HG SHRSOH DQG SRVVHVVLRQV IURP KLV SDVW OLIH DQG ZDV RIĂ€FLDOO\ UHFRJQL]HG DV WKH UHLQFDUQDWLRQ RI the 13th Dalai Lama. At four, he entered the capital of Lhasa and was named the spiritual leader of his people. At 15, he became head of state. In 1959, as tensions with the Chinese DUP\ UHDFKHG D Ă DVK SRLQW KH Ă HG WR ,QGLD ZKHUH KH KDV OHG the Tibetan diaspora ever since.

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Despite minus temperatures and snow falling in Europe the ZRUOG RI IDVKLRQ GLGQ¡W KLGH DQG HYHU\RQH UDQ LQWR WKH FDSLWDO RI Fashion, Paris, to see the latest trends. From midriff tops and Ă RZHU DSSOLTXp EHDGHG DW &KDQHO WR FKLF SRONDGRW YRLOHWWHV DW Giambattista Valli, here is a review to my “best ofâ€? the Spring 2015 Paris Haute Couture shows. ZUHAIR MURAD Zuhair Murad, along with Elie Saab, is the most prominent Arab designer of all time. Known for his classy eveningwear— and for keeping the Lebanese tradition of rich embellished garments. Murad adds a high dose of sensuality to his designs. This collection, inspired by the glimmer and the Ă XLGLW\ RI ZDWHU UHFUHDWH E\ FDVFDGLQJ VLONV DQG ODFH Ă RZHU appliquĂŠs, sequined full skirts and pockets; V-shaped backs with thin belts; and in-built capes on sequined lace. APPROACH

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JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 7KLV ZDV Ă€UVW WLPH -HDQ 3DXO *DXOWLHU¡V VKRZHG RQ WKH UXQZD\ since shutting his prĂŞt-Ă -porter business last September. It was a new beginning, and to celebrate he chose weddings as his theme. He called the collection 61 Façons de Se Dire Oui, or 61 Ways to Say Yes. In the detailed notes, each look got a clever name of its own. To Bi or Not to Bi, a little black number WDLORUHG OLNH D PDQ¡V VXLW RQ RQH VLGH DQG GUDSHG OLNH D GUHVV on the other, totally edgy! Totally Gaultier! Naomi Campbell closed the show wrapped in cellophane and live orchids and not much else; she was the bridal bouquet herselfâ€? ARMANI PRIVE $VLD LV DQ LQĂ XHQFH WKDW KDV VHUYHG $UPDQL ZHOO RYHU WKH years, and he wanted to make it clear this season even more. His inspiration main was bamboo, sending a message of

FASHION delicacy and zenitude. Still, the proportions, the belts, the plissĂŠs, and the palette all had echoes of Japan. The bamboo motif was a constant throughout the gowns. CHANEL The Chanel Couture show began to bloom with lush, WURSLFDO Ă RZHUV VHWWLQJ WKH VWDJH 7KH Ă€UVW ORRNV reminded us of the laid-back countryside summer evenings with orange, indigo, and washed out green jackets and mini skirts. But this couture collection ZDV OLNH D Ă RZHU EORVVRP EHDXWLIXOO\ GHOLFDWH OLJKW and young. GIAMBATTISTA VALLI This season, Valli proved to be more experimental by dressing his models in delightful embroidered dresses. In usual Valli fashion, the show was about romance, the strong yet feminine woman, cascading tulle, sequins, bows, appliquĂŠs, feathers, and all the other embellishing tools in the haute couture toolbox. This new silhouette was fresh and daring, yet still HOHJDQW HQRXJK IRU WKH 9DOOL¡V \RXQJ DQG MHWVHW clientele. The black-dotted veils and dainty bows RYHU WKH PRGHOV¡ IDFHV KDG XV WKLQNLQJ WKDW PD\EH LW¡V WLPH WR VWDUW UHYLVLWLQJ YRLOHWWHV IRU QLJKWWLPH 9DOOL mentioned Coco Chanel and Janis Joplin as the free-spirited muses of this Spring 2015 collection. CHRISTIAN DIOR 7RGD\¡V &KULVWLDQ 'LRU VHWWLQJ ZDV DQ LQGRRU EXLOGLQJ site tucked within an iconic museum in Paris. The setting was part chaotic and part romantic. Plastic met sequins and wool. Metal rings pieced together silks; psychedelic patterns met delicate Ă RZHU HPEHOOLVKPHQWV DQG WKLJK KLJK ODWH[ ERRWV were paired with embellished baby doll dresses. This collection was so rich, so uncompromising on beautifully-executed embroideries and volumes that LW VKRXOG SOHDVH LWV IDLU VKDUH RI 'LRU DĂ€FLRQDGDV clients, and red carpet divas alike. DIY -Flower Crown based on the trends from catwalk 6LQFH WKH\ ZHUH D ORW RI Ă RZHUV RI DOO NLQG RQ WKH FDWZDON WKLV VHDVRQ , GHFLGHG WR XVH WKH LQĂ XHQFH WR PDNH P\ RZQ Ă RZHU FURZQV Take a look on my Facebook page Aurasbazaar to get the same look- https://www.facebook.com/AurasBazaar This are “one of a kindâ€? creations, really affordable, and you FDQ HYHQ SODFH RUGHU LI \RX KDYH VSHFLĂ€F UHTXHVW \RX ZRXOG like. I can make crowns for brides in white tones, or roses in romantic colors for the bridemaids. :KR GRHVQ¡W ORYH D Ă RZHU FURZQ" 7KH\ DUH WKH SHUIHFW bohemian accessory for a music festival, birthday party, on the beach or a fantastic addition to your wedding party attire. +HUH¡V D FORVH ORRN RI IHZ RI P\ IDYRXULWH Ă RZHU FURZQV RU hat that I made, just perfect to enter into Spring season... 21

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PETCHABOON

“LITTLE SWITZERLAND” THE LAND OF CROPS AND FOOD, MOUNTAINS AND RIVERS By GMoss Petchaboon is a province with great natural attractions; particularly its forested mountains and waterfall laden rivers that help create a climate that is cool and pleasurable nearly year round. Petchaboon is home to one of the most important ancient FLWLHV LQ 7KDLODQG DV UHÁHFWHG LQ WKH DZH LQVSLULQJ UXLQV RI 6UL Thep. Located 346 kilometers north of Bangkok, the pleasant weather and fertile alluvial soil of Petchaboon contributes to the nationally acclaimed sweet tamarind products. The intricate mountain ranges and impressive water falls as featured in Nam Nao National Park make the province a dream destination for nature lovers, and this beautiful province was once conceived as a new capital after Bangkok as well. The province lies in the broad fertile river valley of the Pa Sak River, with mountains of the Phetchaboon mountain range to the east and west. It is surrounded by places of interest, many well-known national parks, beautiful waterfalls and great lakes. From historical evidence, it is believed that Phetchaboon was established by two kingdoms: the Sukhothai Kingdom, and the Ayutthaya Period of the great King Narai. Initially the province was called “Phe-cha-buth” as “Phuenchapura”, which means the city that has plenty of crops. The reason for being given its

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name is because the province is very fertile and full of natural resources. Some 130 kilometres south of Phetchaboon, on Highway Number 21, is the Si Thep Historical Park. Si Thep is an ancient town where many architectural structures still remain to indicate its past prosperity during the 11th – 18th Buddhist century. It was once the centre of contact between the Dvaravati Kingdom in the central plain basin and the Khmer Kingdom in the Northeast. A twincity, there were over one hundred ancient sites all built with bricks and laterite, most of them have since crumbled. There are also remains of several ponds spread out all over the area. Most of the ancient relics recovered are parts of architectural nature such as elaborate lintels, plastered designs and sema stone and human skeletons still are adorned with ornamental pieces. In 2000, it got a Thailand Tourism Award for guaranteeing welfare of culture and ancient buildings.

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The Huai Pa Dang Reservoir was created by the dam constructed to block the waterway to the west of town for irrigation purposes. It is a pleasant place for recreation and picnic with scenic natural views in the background, particularly in the morning and late afternoon.

The Nam Nao National Park is an immense tract of forest still in perfect condition. With pineries, grasslands and virgin jungles, it is habitat to large number of animals and more than 100 species of birds.

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COOL GADGETS S L R I G D N A S Y O B R O F BOYS FROM 5 – 12 YEARS

Build an Electric Dragster Put yourself in the driving seat and build your very own Electric Dragster! Simply fit together the interlocking wooden pieces, add the electrical and mechanical components, decorate with the stickers included and you have done it! Amaze and impress your friends with the speed of the Dragster and spend hours of fun racing it! THB 500

Razor E100 Electric Scooter - Red The E100 electric scooter is awesome. It can run up to 40 minutes, with a top speed of around 10 mph! It has a very short charge time, and a super silent belt driven motor to keep the noise down. With its folding mechanism on the handle bars, storing the scooter is easy. Why walk to get your morning paper, when you can just take this little scooter down to the news stand. THB 7500 APPROACH

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FESTIVALS IN THAILAND

Festivals in Thailand in March 2015 National Elephant Day in Thailand By Roy Cavanagh March 13 is designated as National Elephant Day to highlight the importance of the Thai elephant (chang Thai) in Thai KLVWRU\ DQG FXOWXUH ,W·V D GD\ ZKHUH special events take place at various zoos and elephant parks throughout Thailand. Some elephant parks will even hold Buddhist rituals where the animals are thoroughly scrubbed and showered before monks are invited to perform ceremonies to wipe away bad luck and wish for good luck for the elephants and their mahouts in the coming year. Thai Elephant Day has been held on DQ DQQXDO EDVLV VLQFH WKH LGHD ZDV ÀUVW approved by the Thai government in 1998. Special events are held at a number of venues in northern Thailand including the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre and the Elephant Nature Park. At the Mae Sa Elephant Camp, it has become a tradition on March 13 for the dozens of elephants there to be treated to a huge feast of fruits and sugar cane.

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National Muay Thai Day March 17 is the day when those involved in Thai boxing (Muay 7KDL FHOHEUDWH D KHUR RI WKH VSRUW %R[HU¡V 'D\ LVQ¡W D SXEOLF holiday, but there are commemorative events at various Muay Thai stadiums and training camps and it is a day with particular VLJQLĂ€FDQFH IRU WKH WRZQ RI $\XWWKD\D WKH KRPH RI WKH OHJHQGDU\ Ă€JXUH RI 1DL .KDQRP 7RP National Muay Thai Day is a big event in Ayutthaya and the town organizes a week-long annual festival culminating on March 17. Displays of Thai boxing and martial arts attract participants from around the world. A statue of Nai Khanom Tom stands in Ayutthaya (at the provincial sports ground) and Thai boxers and ordinary townsfolk will pay respects to the home-town hero by GUDSLQJ KLV VWDWXH ZLWK JDUODQGV RI Ă RZHUV

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THAI NATURE

Great Egret Ardea alba modesta

The Great White Egret The Great Egret (Ardea alba, Syn .: Casmerodius albus, Egretta alba) is part of the heron family of the order Ciconiiformes. by Dr.George F. Grossniklaus

Subspecies There are four subspecies in various parts of the world, which differ but little. Differences are bare part coloration in the breeding season and size; the largest from Asia and Australasia. Eastern Great Egret (Ardea modesta).: • Ardea alba alba (Europe) • Ardea alba egretta (Americas) • Ardea alba melanorhynchos (Africa) • Ardea alba modesta (India, Southeast Asia, and Oceania) The species has a very large distribution area. Distributed across most of the tropical and warmer temperature regions of the world, in southern Europe it is rather localized. In North America it is more widely distributed and it is ubiquitous across the Sun Belt of the USA and in the neotropics. The Old World population is often referred to as the Great White Egret. The species shows a marked tendency for movements and is observed in increasing numbers in the regions of Central Europe, where it is not a breeding bird. 7KH ,8&1 FODVVLÀHV WKH HJUHWV DV QRW DW ULVN OHDVW FRQFHUQ The population is estimated at 590,000 to 2,200,000 individuals.

$UGHD DOED PRGDVWD LQ ÁLJKW The Great Egret is a large white heron, with yellow beak and dark legs and feet. Its length is 85 to 100 centimeters, the wingspan of 145-170 cm and weight 1 to 1.5 kilograms. Unlike other heron species of the genera Egretta and Ardea the egret has no plumes on the back of the head. It forms instead during the breeding season, long, loose shoulder springs which have long side branches. During the courtship these are spread wheel-shaped. The nominate Ardea alba has dark greenish-gray or black legs, the iris is yellow and the beak on the breeding season black with a yellow base. APPROACH

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Outside the breeding season the beak is yellow to orangeyellow. Many individuals have a darker beak. The naked reins and the orbital ring are greenish-yellow outside the breeding season and bright emerald green, during the breeding season. ,W KDV D VORZ Ă LJKW ZLWK LWV QHFN UHWUDFHG 7KLV LV FKDUDFWHULVWLF RI KHURQV DQG ELWWHUQV %LWWHUQV DUH D FODVVLĂ€FDWLRQ RI ELUGV LQ the heron family. Ardeidae, a family of wading birds. Species named bitterns tend to be the shorter-necked, often more secretive members of this family. They were called hĂŚferblĂŚte in Old English; the word “bitternâ€? came to English from Old French butor, itself from Gallo-Roman butitaurus, a portmanteau of /DWLQ EĹ—WLÄż DQG WDXUXV DQG distinguishes them from storks, cranes, ibises, and spoonbills, which extend their necks in Ă LJKW

,QVHFWV DPSKLELDQV ÀVK DQG PLFH DUH WKH VXEVWDQWLDO IRRG of the egret. He seeks food primarily on the large grassland areas. Usually the egrets takes his food by slowly wading in shallow water. The body is held more or less horizontal. Alternatively, the Great Egret waiting in rigid attitude that food animals come within his reach.

Breeding

The Great Egret is not normally a vocal bird; at breeding colonies, however, it often gives a loud croaking cuk cuk cuk.

Egrets are in a monogamous season marriage and become sexually mature in the second year. They breed in colonies, but also individually. The 100 cm large nests are built close together on the ground, usually in inaccessible reeds. The striking white-colored Herons are hardly to be discovered. It also happens that the nests are placed in deep thicket. Mostly in April / May 3-5 pale blue eggs are placed at an interval of two days, ZKLFK DUH LQFXEDWHG IURP WKH ÀUVW GD\ E\ WKH two partners. 7KH FKLFNV KDWFK DIWHU GD\V DQG à HGJH after 40-50 days. 75% of young birds do not VXUYLYH WKHLU ÀUVW \HDU

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The Great Egret is the heron species with the largest geographical distribution. As a cosmopolitan, he will be found on all continents except Antarctica. Egrets are partially migratory. As of July there is a nondirectional dispersal migration of young birds. They remain in mild winters near the breeding areas or show late winter aligned movement. At the end of February to early April the egrets return to their breeding colonies. The Egret lives in reed beds of lakes, rivers and bayous and swamps, which are covered with trees and bushes. Outside the breeding season, he also considers large grassland areas.

In the late 19th century and early 20th century egrets were an almost extinct breed.. Followed by several phases in which the stocks rebounded, but then declined again. These LQYHQWRULHV GHFOLQHG SDUWO\ GXH WR Ă XFWXDWLQJ ZDWHU OHYHOV Since the mid-1970s, the stock increases again in many breeding areas. It comes to population declines from direct persecution, but also by the loss of suitable undisturbed reeds, through construction or burning of reed beds. Disturbances by recreational operation can cause Egret leave the breeding areas.

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Citizenship for children born of foreign parents

The question always pops up again and the comments are quite confusing. According to Angloinfo: Children of foreign citizens do not acquire Thai nationality if they are born in Thailand. Children that have one Thai parent are automatically granted Thai citizenship. According to Multiplecitizenship.com: Children of foreign parents , not holding the Thai nationality can not acquire Thai citizenship. According to the Thai Nationality Act (2535 B.E.), it has opened a possibility for a person, born of a father or a mother of Thai nationality, whether within or outside the Thai Kingdom, to acquire Thai nationality. However case 13 throughout case 18, children born of registered or unregistered foreign (alien) parents can not acquire the Thai nationality.

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sans the iconic Nokia branding. It is priced at THB 4,490. Will WKH Ă€UVW 0LFURVRIW /XPLD SKRQH manage to uphold the legacy RI 1RNLD¡V JUHDW GHVLJQV EXLOG quality, performance and FDPHUDV" :H LQYHVWLJDWH DOO WKLV and more in our full review of the Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM. The phone has 5-megapixel cameras on both the rear and the front. The primary camera on WKH UHDU KDV D LQFK VHQVRU DQG D Ă DVK 7KH IURQW FDPHUD on the other hand has the same 24mm wide angle lens as its elder sibling, the Lumia 730 Dual SIM. On the connectivity front, the phone supports 3G, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. It has a relatively small 1,905mAh battery.

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iPhone 6 Apple finally gave the iPhone a muchneeded rethink, and the result is a product that is more like its competition than ever before, but also stands out just as well, if not better, in a seriously overcrowded market. The big talking point is its screen size - months of leaks told us nearly everything we needed Huawei Honor Holly WR NQRZ ORQJ EHIRUH WKH DFWXDO ODXQFK KDSSHQHG EXW WKHUH¡V also plenty more to explore. As always, Apple has managed to deliver more power, better aesthetics, improved cameras, and all-new software. $SSOH¡V XQLTXH SRVLWLRQ OHWV LW FRQWURO DQG WLJKWO\ LQWHJUDWH the hardware and software experiences of its products. :H VHH DOO RI WKLV DQG PRUH LQ WKLV \HDU¡V QHZ L3KRQHV With 16GB memory it is priced at THB 26.000 and the iPhone plus with a 5.5 Inch display at 28,900 Sony Xperia Z1 When Sony released the Xperia Z1 Compact, a non-outsized SKRQH ZLWK VSHFV QHDUO\ LGHQWLFDO WR WKH Ă DJVKLS ;SHULD = we hoped it would be the beginning of a new trend. Large screens might be nice, but users who prefer something a little easier handle had EHHQ OHIW RXW RI WKH Ă DJVKLS market altogether. Unlike its “miniâ€? counterparts, the Z1 Compact boasted of a topend processor and camera, with only the screen really scaling down to suit the smaller body. 6RQ\ GLGQ¡W UHIUHVK WKH = Compact (Review | Pictures) 39

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slowly as expected, with domestic private spending being the main growth driver. In 2015, the economy should continue to recover, albeit at a rate lower than formerly assessed. A less-than-expected government spending weighs on private investment as most businesses await the implementation of public investment plans. In addition, a recovery in exports of goods is subject to the more uncertain global economic outlook. Nevertheless, tourism is expected to turn more positive, but remains somewhat below the normal level.

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US FINANCIAL MARKET Greek debt woes. Turbulence in the oil patch. Eurozone growth fears. Geopolitical risks in global hotspots. All are risks — and worries — for the U.S. stock market. But that bad stuff GRHVQ¡W VHHP TXLWH DV EDG LI 8 6 FRPSDQLHV NHHS OHWWLQJ WKH ZRUOG NQRZ WKDW WKH\¡UH VWLOO PDNLQJ PRQH\ DQG FKXUQLQJ RXW VROLG SURĂ€WV And so far what Wall Street feared was going to be a lousy fourth-quarter earnings season has turned out far better than expected. Despite some sales misses, revenues are now on track to grow 1.9%, up from projections of 1.3% at the start of the year.

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Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. It seems like every spotlight shines on Marsala Pantone from any red carpet to big stages at this moment. This earthy grounding red-brown root is like its name “Marsala wineâ€?, the color of tasteful and satisfying richness of elegance. You can apply the color to any art pieces on your body; make up, dress, nails, jewelry, heels, handbag, or hat, please just make VXUH WKDW \RX GRQ¡W PDNH LW WRR RYHUZKHOPLQJ )RU me as Thai, this color is more elegant crisp and forceful than other red shades and it gives me its own prestigious energy. So wear it the day you are going to make a big achievement. Last but not least, I hope my Spring 2015 PDQLFXUH WUHQGV FDQ LJQLWH P\ UHDGHUV¡ FUHDWLYH ideas. Keep in mind that healthy nails are as chic as any manicure trends. Until next time! Would like to share your DIY nail designs, kindly send me at Approachnatcha@gmail.com

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Amphibious automobiles have been conceived from ca. 1900, however the Second :RUOG :DU VLJQLÀFDQWO\ VWLPXODWHG WKHLU GHYHORSPHQW 7ZR RI WKH PRVW VLJQLÀFDQW DPSKLELRXV cars to date were developed during World War II. The most proliferous was the German 6FKZLPPZDJHQ D VPDOO MHHS OLNH [ YHKLFOH GHVLJQHG E\ WKH 3RUVFKH HQJLQHHULQJ ÀUP LQ 1942 and widely used in World War II.

Here some famous Aqua Vehicles Gibbs Aquada Alan Gibbs of New Zealand commissioned British automaker Lotus in 1996 to undertake an engineering viability study for an amphibious car. Neil Jenkins, who helped build the Jaguar XJ220, contributed to the clever frame and body/ hull design; he now runs Gibbs Sports Amphibians, which announced this year it is beginning to work on producing the Aquada. The Gibbs will come with hydraulically retractable wheels on struts. A single 165-hp 2.5-liter Rover four-cylinder engine will power the rear wheels and also a jet pump drive for marine travel. That engine will get the 4000-pound plastichull aluminum-framed Aquada to 100 mph on land and 30 mph in the water. A prototype crossed the English Channel in 40 minutes in 2004.

Even though less than 5000 were build , most of the were exported to the USA. Many are still in use. The Amphicar Model 770 is an amphibious DXWRPRELOH WKH Ă€UVW VXFK YHKLFOH PDVV SURGXFHG IRU VDOH WR the public starting in 1961. The German vehicle was designed by Hanns Trippel and manufactured by the Quandt Group at LĂźbeck and at Berlin-Borsigwalde. Its name is a portmanteau of “amphibiousâ€? and “carâ€?. The Amphicar was designed to be marketed and sold in the USA. Compared to most boats or cars, its performance was modest, and only 4000 were produced by 1965. Nevertheless, it is still among the most successful amphibious civilian autos of all time, and still often prized and preserved as novelty collectible automobiles today.

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The Rinspeed Splash Amphibious Hydrofoil Sportscar previewed by Gizmo in December 2003 was unveiled to the world at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show the Splash is capable of 80 kmh (approx. 45 knots) on the water and 200 kmh on land. The design is yet another concept from Swiss creative studio Rinspeed, whose concept designs have graced the pages of Gizmo several times in our short history. Under the ultra-light carbon-composite skin lies much more than just an agile and lively sports car. At the push of a button an hydraulic mechanism transforms the sports car into an amphibious vehicle and an integrated hydrofoil V\VWHP HQDEOHV WKH 6SODVK WR Ă \ DW DQ DOWLWXGH RI DERXW cm above the water. On land, on water, and in the air. On smooth water the Splash is capable of reaching a top speed of about 80 kmh (approx. 45 knots). On the road the 825 kg quick-change artist accelerates in to 100kmh in 5.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 200 kmh. Mar 2015 APPROACH

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Putting off your dreams Dreams are scary. Sometimes we dream of something and would like to follow that dream and take the next step. It takes courage. Dreams begin with one step, and so will yours. Stop waiting for a grand opportunity and notice the doors that are open now. It might only mean starting a blog that has ten readers or writing in your journal. But start somewhere. And start before you feel ready.

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We can only do what excites us, and life will take care of the rest. Follow your inner GPS. 7KHUH¡V QR PDJLF IRUPXOD 7KHUH DUH QR requirements. You can do this, too, but it takes hard work and determination. Courtesy of: Henri Junttila (Sweden) www.wakeupcloud.com – Read more about Henri More inmportantly read the entire sorry on his web site. Mar 2015 APPROACH

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A Dream Home by the Beach

There are thousands of Condominiums & Villas in Hua Hin. A couple of them are extra Special and the “Dream home by the beach “ is one of them. Imaging waking up and see the colours of the ocean and the sky change as the sun works its way up until the sky is FOHDU EOXH" At this Villa you either can have your breakfast on your beautiful covered sea view terrace or walk one minute to the QHLJKERXUO\ ÀYH VWDU KRWHO EUHDNIDVW MXVW QH[W GRRU After breakfast you can choose the ocean or the big swimming pool for your morning dip and exercise. Where ever you sit, stand or lay down in this condo/villa you will have perfect unspoiled sea views. This i s a unique Unit, Condo/villas like these cannot be built today with the building laws of today, so having your cocktail party on the roof top terrace just 25 meters from the Gulf of Siam is just very rare.

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The location on the beach and just a seven min drive to Hua Hin centre and 5 min to the private charter airport, have made this villa a perfect holiday location for a busy GM family for nearly 17 years. There are so many beautiful features about this home for example the shiny rosewood Ă RRUV JLYLQJ WKH VTP EHGURRP KRPH home just that perfect atmosphere. Also on top of the roof top teracce there is 3 outdoor areas facing north and the sea to choose from, two of them covered from the elements. To get more information on this property or other spectacular properties such as this one, please contact brigitteapproach@gmail .com or call 094 339 5360.

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“One key way we are unique grows out of our belief that all aspects of education need to work with the breathing rhythms of learning - including the rhythm of learning formats” Simply put: Just as our physical breathing requires an in-out-rest cycle, so too the children need to feel this in their learning. Waldorf education works nearly exclusively with the large group/teacher directed learning. Waldorf homeschooling has more flexibility, but adult directed learning is still the core. Montessori works almost exclusively with individually driven and independent learning – whether at home or in the classroom. In both classroom and homeschool programs, Enki works with both of these and more. Enki have found that a breathing rhythm in learning requires there be times for: 1. Adult led learning as is done in Waldorf home-schooling programs such as Live Education and Oak Meadow, is the beginning and ground of each day in an Enki program; 2. Time for individual pursuits which is the center of Montessori programs, is included in short stretches daily and for longer periods several times a week in the Enki classroom home-school curriculum; 3. Cooperative project learning – peer or family directed - is the center of theme studies programs, and part of each week in an Enki program. APPROACH

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The Giant Bookworm Part Eleven 6ɪɗ 7ʋQʔLɢ The Story So Far: Sal the last giant found the orphan Amelia by chance, and since they’ve become close friends. After a kidnapping attempt on Amelia, they have been reunited, but Amelia isn’t completely at ease…

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But I still tried. It had been a few mornings since I had rescued her, we had finished breakfast, and Amelia was reading to me while I cleaned up the kitchen. When she made her declaration it took me a moment to figure out her words weren’t taken from the page. “The other orphans, Ella…” Amelia started. “We can’t save all of them Amelia,” “But we have to,” And then Amelia begun telling me how Madame Cole wouldn’t let them speak of the families they had lost or wished to know. How she treated them like sheep and despised it when they thought for themselves. Amelia told me about Ella, the orphan who had helped her escape, and how she owed it to them. I sat down at the table and took Amelia gently into my hands. “We can’t relocate all of them, and even if we could, not all would be willing to accept a giant’s help. Besides, more orphans would be brought to Reckwood to fill their places,” I wanted Amelia to let it go, to understand her place was with me, and that’s all that mattered. I knew the last part wasn’t true though. “You’re right,” she said and I let relief wash through me, much too soon. “We can’t help the orphans to escape as I did. We have to get rid of Madame Cole,” “She’ll just become the headmistress somewhere else, Amelia,” “So we have to put her off children for good,” Amelia’s lips quivered with mischief, but her eyes gave the seriousness of her feelings away. “How?” I had to know. “Is that a yes?” “I don’t recall you actually asking for my help,” She blushed, hiding the colour in her cheeks for only a second before looking up at me. “Will you help me then?” I got up and brought her over to the window where we watched the day wake up. “Maybe,” I sighed, “Tell me, how do you suppose we’ll scare off Madame Cole?” Amelia gave me a shy smile, “Oh, I have an idea. But first I need to talk to Ella.” When I met Amelia’s eyes, I couldn’t refuse her and we were soon scheming. I think if I had known then how awry our plans would go, I mightn’t have let Amelia go to Reckwood ever again.

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Rual Road 2052 Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand 77110

032-534177, 086-352-3312 (Ms. Emon)

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CLUB 51

Swedish and Thai Restaurant 199 baht

220 baht

Swedish meatballs

Nacho plate

Sausage stroganoff

We are a family business and operate our restaurant with a lot of love for food. Our passion is to provide our guests a first class dining experience We are located in Soi 51 Hua Hin www.theclub51.com

Call 032 900 314 Open 11.00 am - 2.00 pm Break time 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm Open 5.30 pm - 10.00 pm Closed on every Tuesday

Petchkasem Rd.

Soi 51

199 baht

Bangkok >

Naeb Kehardt Rd.

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DIRECTORY

Directory Important Telephone numbers in Hua Hin & Where to go Police Police Emergency Hua Hin Local Police Station Hua Hin Tourist Police – Speak English Ambulance ( Private Enterprise) Fire Brigade Tourist Authority of Thailand Tourist Information ( English Spoken) Information (English Spoken ) Hospitals Bangkok Hospital San Paolo Hospital Hua Hin Hospital Petcharat Hospital - Petchaburi Pediatric Clinic - Dr. Sumet Alternative Medicine –at the San Paolo Hospital Hua Hin Red Cross Transportation & Trains Railway station – Trains to BKK and South Bus station of Hua Hin – VIP bus to Suvannabhumi Airport ( Single trip THB 305) Hua Hin airport - Flights to BKK and Chiang Mai

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032 512 770, 032 511 073 032 511 654, 032 512 543, 032 511 230 032 520 343

Local Authorities Department of Land Hua Hin office Local Government (Hua Hin) Hua Hin local water supply The Power Board of Hua Hin Red Cross Wild life Rescue Center

032 536 164, 032 512 407 032 521 340, 032 532 471 032 511 677 032 512 215, 032 513 165 032 512 567 032 458 135

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Baan Yenchai 88/ 4 Bo Fai Hua Hin, Thailand 032 900 118, 093 581 1388 089 755 8181 Fax 032 900 519 www.baanyenchai.com

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