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hua hin, THAILAND Recent events in Hua Hin and Thailand have once again brought furrowed brows and thoughts of relocation to many expats here, as well as threatening to scare off more tourists. The savage murder last week of the couple in Thap Sakae follows the attack on Paul Ayling that left him in a coma, and the perception is that these types of violent crimes are on the increase. AWOL is running a survey from now until the end of April, printed in this week’s issue on pages 12 and 13, and can be filled in the old fashioned way and submitted either to our offices in Borfai or to the All Nations Guesthouse, or completed online at www.awolonline.net/surveys. The aim of the survey is to see whether the perception of crime and safety here is matched by the reality, taking a snapshot of how you all feel now as well as what your experiences are, and the aim is to do a follow up survey later to see if, when and how those perceptions and realities, and the picture may have changed. Sometimes headline grabbing stories can distort the true picture, and the fear of crime or other safety issues can create a problem where none truly exists. This process is not helped by the natural nervousness of authorities reliant on tourist cash who can be tempted to be a little reticent in releasing crime statistics at the same time as telling the world how wonderful things are, a tactic that does eventually backfire, because once half truths are discovered it is very hard to convince people you are telling the whole truth. Another side to this is also how slow the wheels of justice here turn, which also gives the impression that the courts are overwhelmed, which in turn appears to back up the idea that crime is on the increase; this may not be the case at all, and we want to hear your stories. Have you been a victim of crime? Has justice been served? Or have you never had any issues? Do you feel safe here? We want to know!
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Useful Numbers Police 191 Crime 195 Fire 199 Traffic Control Centre 197 Highway Police 1193 Tourist Police 1699 Tourist Service Centre 1155 Missing Persons 02 282 1815 Hua Hin Police Station 032 511 027 Cha-Am Police Station 032 471 321 Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin 1719 Hua Hin Hospital 032 511 743 San Paulo Hospital 032 532 576 to 585 Hua Hin Red Cross 032 512 567 Hua Hin Municipality 032 532433 Hua Hin Tessabahn 032 511 047 Hua Hin Immigration Of. 032 522 656 Hua Hin Bus Terminal (non air-con) 032 511 230 (air-con) 032 511654, 512543 Hua Hin Railway Station 032 511 073 TAT 032 513885 Tourist Info. Centre 032 512 120 Hua Hin Electricity 032 512 215 Hua Hin Water 032 511 677 TOT 032 519 000/001 TT&T 032 532 018
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Do you wonder why we say certain things, or what they really mean? Each week we will examine a different word or phrase and tell you how it came about. movie making. This week it is.. Point-and-click Relating to digital equipment, for example a camera or Most digital cameras don’t have shutters, so there is computer interface, in which action action is performed no mechanical click any longer, which must also have hastened the demise of the use of ‘point-and-click’ in as the result of a single clicked button press. As befits a phrase that refers to a simple, automated the camera world. task, the origin of ‘point-and-click’ isn’t difficult to find. In 1963, the computer mouse was invented. Within a What takes a little more teasing out is point-and-click’s couple of decades, the public began using graphical userongoing battle for linguistic supremacy with its rival interfaces and ‘mouse-clicking’. The hunting traditional is strong in the USA but even there they don’t shoot - ‘point-and-shoot’. The widespread use of graphical computer interfaces mice and ‘point-and-click’ came back to centre stage. In and hypertext web pages sees many of us ‘pointing- December 1983, Byte magazine defined the term: and-clicking’ on a daily basis - you may well have done By using ‘point and click syntax’ in which the user points that just now in order to read this piece. The term didn’t to an object with the cursor and ‘clicks’. enter the public consciousness with the introduction So, ‘point-and-shoot’ was the term for taking a snapshot of mouse-controlled computer interfaces in the 1980s, on a camera; ‘point-and-click’ the term for clicking a but with the rise in popularity of autofocus cameras, a mouse button. No contest you may think - ‘point-anddecade or so earlier. In fact, ‘point-and-click’ had been click’ must be by far the more commonly used term. used occasionally in relation to cameras for some time So it was for twenty years or so - until the arrival of the mobile camera phone and later the smartphone. People before that. Kodak introduced a camera called the Box Brownie in now ‘shoot’ many more photographs than previously the late 19th century. Essentially, it was just a cardboard and and one camera manufacturer has judged that box with an aperture on one side and a film on the other. more digital pictures are now taken each year than the Various editions of the camera were popular throughout total number that were ever taken on film. Also, with the first half of the 20th century. The Massachusetts smartphones selling more than computers in 2011, newspaper The Berkshire Evening Eagle had an advert the finger is due to take over from the mouse as the user-interface pointing device of choice and, relative to for one in an August 1948 edition, with the strapline: Old-fashioned type, no complicated adjustments. Just ‘point-and-shoot’, ‘point-and-click’ is again waning as an expression that anyone has a need to use. ‘point and click’. Proud as the owners of these cameras were, they were Is there an English phrase or saying that disdained by ‘real’ photographers, as this piece from the you would like to know more about? The Calgary Herald, January 1941, shows: Email it to us on The club has a number of experienced photographers submissions@awolonline.net but most of the members are what the boys refer to as “point and click snap-shooters.” Cameras were a European invention and the first photographers ‘took’ pictures, which is what we still do here. In America, pictures were shot rather than taken, so it was inevitable that a simple, no-nonesense camera Help the Elephants of this area - many are now would come to be referred to there as a ‘point-and-shoot’ unable to be kept by their owners as they cannot model. When semi-automatic cameras arrived in the work any more. The Foundation will take care 1960s, that’s what they were called, as Life magazine of these animals but needs both volunteers and recorded in December 1962: donations to do so. Please help these gentle giants, “For point-and-shoot simplicity choose from models or just visit them at the Foundation on the Pala-U like the Yashica Onyx and Flash-O-Set.” As far as the camera world is concerned, ‘point-andRoad 3.5km from Hua Hin centre. shoot’ became the preferred term from the 1960s Rides: 1 or 1/2hr (2 people per Elephant) onwards, with even the British newspaper The Daily or 2 or 1 1/2 hrs (1 per Elephant) Mirror using the term in an editorial in April 1964: Tel: 032 827098 or 081 199 0798. Dixons experts in co-operation with world-leading email: wut611@hotmail.com website: www.hutsadin.org manufacturers bring you point-and-shoot press-button
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Renfrewshire, Scotland Scottish tea company brewing up success by exporting to China A tea maker could be the world’s best sales person after managing to flog hundreds of orders of her luxury brew to China - where they have been drinking cups of the stuff for over 5,000 years. Anita Clark, of Renfrewshire, Scotland, recently shipped 200 orders of her high quality product to the ‘home of tea’. Her new customers like it so much that she has already secured a second order from a Chinese firm for more batches of her delicious brew. Miss Clark admitted that she never expected her product to be a hit in East Asia, revealing: ‘Never in my life did I think I would be selling tea to China. It is known around the
world as the place from where the first cuppa originated - the home of tea, if you will. And even now a lot of tea comes from China. But I was told by a representative of this company that they struggle to get the kind of higher quality flavoured tea that I stock in their own country.’ China is known as the homeland of tea where Chinese Emperor ShenNung is believed to have drunk the first cuppa over 5,000 years ago. the world Gnome sent around the world to show how gravity changes near equator A globe-trotting garden gnome has been used to demonstrate why Britons weigh more than Mexicans. Kern has been packed off with a set of super-accurate scales of the same name to show how an object’s
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This survey is aimed at trying to establish both the perception and the reality of how safe people feel either living in or visiting the Hua Hin area specifically and Thailand in general. It deals with a number of issues that have been highlighted in recent times by headline making stories and tries to establish the reality for people who live and visit, both in direct terms as well as in comparison to other places. Please answer the questions as truthfully and honestly as possible to ensure an as accurate as possible picture of how you have experienced these issues. Use another sheet of paper for comments if required. About You 10 Please indicate why you perceive Thailand as more or less 1 Have you ever visited Hua Hin or Thailand? * Yes/ No safe than the countries previously indicated. Add comments 2 What is your status as regards living or visiting Hua Hin or where necessary. * Thailand? * Please choose only one of the following: Personal experience I live here permanently Professional experience (in your work or job) I live here for over six months every year Hearing about other’s experiences I live here for less than six months every year Hearing/reading about it in the news/newspapers I have been to Thailand on holiday more than once Reading about it on websites or forums I have been to Thailand on holiday only once Other: Make a comment on your choice here: 11 Please indicate for each choice how much safer or less safe you believe Thailand to be compared to the countries in 6 and 7. * 3 When you are in Hua Hin/Thailand what is the main Much A bit About A bit Much accommodation that you stay in? * safer safer the same less safe less safe Please choose only one of the following: At home Owned house Rented house As a pedestrian Owned apartment/condo Rented apartment/condo As a car driver Hotel/Guesthouse Other (please specify) As a car passenger Make a comment on your choice here: As a motorcycle rider 4 What is your gender? * Male Female 5 How old are you? * under 25 36 - 45 56 - 65 over 75
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6 What country do you come from originally? * This should be either your country of birth or the country that issued your first passport 7 What country have you spent the most amount of time in during the last ten years, other than Thailand? * 12
8 How much time have you spent in the country answered previously in the last ten years? * Less than six months Between six months and two years Two to five years More than five years Perceptions of Crime and Safety This section is to establish your general feelings about crime and safety in Thailand 9 Bearing in mind the answers in the first section, please indicate what you believe the level of safety in Thailand is compared to elsewhere * Please choose only one of the following: Much safer A little safer About the same A little less safe Much less safe
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12 If you wish to share your personal or professional experience with us, please do so below. Hua Hin versus Thailand This section is aimed to establish the specific perceptions of Hua Hin in comparison to the rest of Thailand 13 Please indicate whether you think Hua Hin is more or less safe than other parts of Thailand. Please add a comment if you wish to clarify. * Please choose only one of the following: Hua Hin is much safer Hua Hin is a little bit safer Hua Hin is the same as the rest of Thailand Hua Hin is a little less safe Hua Hin is much less safe Make a comment on your choice here: 14 Please indicate why you perceive Hua Hin as more or less safe than the rest of Thailand. Add comments where necessary. * Professional experience (in your work or job) Hearing about other’s experiences Hearing/reading about it in the news/newspapers Reading about it on websites or forums Personal experience Other:
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Consequences The last section of our survey asks you to gaze into your crystal ball and tell us what you think will happen both for you and for Hua Hin and Thailand on the crime and safety issues. 21 Would you consider leaving Hua Hin or Thailand because of concerns about crime and safety? * Yes/ No 22 What do you think will happen as regards official action to deal with crime and safety? * Nothing I don’t think anything needs to be done I think they are already trying They will try and fail because of to improve it corruption They will double the crash Other: helmet fine
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Causes and Solutions Here we try to find out what you think is the cause of crime and safety issues in Hua Hin and Thailand, and what you would think can or should be done about it. 17 Please rank the following in the order of importance you think they have as being causes of crime in Hua Hin and Thailand * Please number each in order of preference from 1 to 11 Poverty Greed Racism Drugs Corruption Lack of Education Lack of Moral Guidance Bad Parenting Class System Unemployment Something else (18 please add comment)
23 What affect do you think the issue of crime and safety will have on foreign tourists in the future? * They will stop coming here No affect Tourist growth will be slower Depends if they get to know the truth Could go either way depending on other factors Other: 24 If you were to leave Hua Hin because of concerns over crime and safety, where would you go? Please choose only one of the following: Somewhere else in Thailand Back to my home country Vietnam Cambodia Laos Phillipines Myanmar China Indonesia Somewhere else in Asia Malaysia Other 25 Do you think your opinions and suggestions on the issue of crime and safety in Hua Hin and Thailand will be regarded as important by national and local decision makers? * Yes/ No
19 What personal solutions do you adopt or think would be wise to adopt for people coming to Hua Hin/Thailand? Please add comments where necessary Security bars on Alarm system A Dog windows Have a weapon ready Stay in a gated community with security Never travel alone Avoid certain areas Avoid confrontation at night with anyone Other:
26 Please add anything you would like to say on the issue of crime and safety in Hua Hin and Thailand below, or on a separate sheet. Your comments and answers will not be attributed to you if we choose to publish them, unless you specifically request it.
20 What should the police, local or national government do to reduce crime and improve safety? Please choose all that apply and provide a comment:
Your name: Email address: Thank you for completing the AWOL Safety Survey. We hope to publish the general results of this survey in a future issue of the AWOL newspaper as well as on our website. Please submit by 30th April 2012 - the written survey can be handed in at our offices in Borfai or at the All Nations Guesthouse; the survey can also be completed online at www.awolonline.net/ surveys
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Better law enforcement Stricter driving test More police Harsher punishments
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Upcoming Vic Hua Hin Summer Camp 2012 22nd till 27th April 2012 For more than twenty years, Patravadi Theatre in Bangkok has the tradition of making arts with young people and develops their potentials. Its art camp brings together various professional artists to teach and work with the participants. A showcase that brings together the teachers and students on stage and their family and friends in the auditorium will be the concluding highlight of each camp. Vic Hua Hin will continue this tradition in this summer school break. It is an ideal way for students to spend their holidays. Two groups of aged 6-12 and 13 and above are offered. The Summer Camp 2012 costs 15,000 Baht for six day classes with performance at Vic Hua Hin on the last day. 13,000 Baht for day students. For more informations please call 032 827 814-5. Ongoing Latin Dance Classes at the Vic Hua Hin. Cha-cha-cha, Salsa or Jive: Teacher San Pho On, South East Asia Champion and Asia Pacific Champion in Latin Dance, is very happy to welcome expats every Friday at 5pm. Just 300 Baht, no
reservation necessary. Contact Chris: marketing@vichuahin.com. Souay Vista Social Club; Mondays and Wednesdays: Eddi and the Gangbusters. Tuesdays: blues jam session. Thursdays: country jam session. Fridays: Blues Jam night -- hosted by the Souay Vista Blues Band. Saturdays: Special events/ drop in pot pourri Sundays: D7 (Phillipine band). Cicada Market and Performing Arts Fair. The Venue@Suansri. Fri/ Sat evenings from sunset to 12 pm, Sundays from 4pm; Dining, shopping, art, performances, and films in a beautiful park-like setting. A great place to spend an evening. SASI Dinner Theatre. SASI Restaurant. Nightly at 7pm, Dinner with Thai Contemporary theatre. Hua Hin Magic Show, Hilton Hotel. Thur. to Sat. at 8:00 pm; A full professional magic show. Adults 400 Bt. Children 200 Bt. Tel. 083 503 0999 Art Exhibitions Alisa Art Gallery Naresdamri Rd 032 533385 Aourd Art Gallery 74 Poolsuk Rd. 084 862 3994 email: aourd_artgallery@ yahoo.co.uk Arkom Gallery Dechanuchit Rd. 085 292 1359 Art Jacky Gallery 178/115, Soi 80 (Soi Sarawat) 089 249 1018, 081 912 9490; email: jakthon@gmail.com www. artjacky.com. Art My Home Gallery 6 Chomsin Rd. 086 308 6747 Baan Sillapin 81 Moo 14 (Hua HinPala U Rd., Rt. 3218), Hin Lek Fai 032 534830, 087 047 7125 email: baansillapinhuahin@yahoo.co.th Chorn Art Gallery 999 Poolsuk Rd.
089 255 5654, email chorn_gallery@ yahoo.com Chub Cheeva Gallery Naebkehardt Rd. Cicada Market Gallery NongkaeTakiab Rd. Dok Kaew Gallery 43/1 Poolsuk Rd. 081 197 6787 Furich@Fur Gallery Petchkasem Rd. Galerie Boonchuay Soi 72 (Night Market Street). 081 566 7008 email boonchuay2552@yahoo.com Green Gallery 3 Soi 51 (Damrongrat Rd) 032 530487, 083 791 0222, www. greenhuahin.com, email: info@ greenhuahin.com Pekko Gallery Night Market 089 890 2642 See Nam Gallery Petchkasem Rd. opp. Hin Nam Sai Suay 085 189 7108 Tumagon Art Gallery 2/2 Panja Plaza, Poolsuk Rd. 085 298 8706 email: gessom@hotmail.com Ton Khaow Art Gallery 53 Dechanuchit Rd. 086 075 8233 email: tonkhaw_p@yahoo.com Unity Art Gallery 15 Naresdamri Rd. 081 006 1612, 087 046 3222 email: unity_artgallery@yahoo.com World Gallery Petchkasem Rd. Nightly Music 4 Bands in Rotation, playing pleasant Thai pop-jazz and bossa nova nighty from 9 pm @Absorba Pub 100 Pipers Band. 100 Pipers Pub. Nightly exc Mon., 11 pm; Highenergy Thai country and rock. Ben Bamboo Saxophone at Joy Restaurant, Petchkasem at Soi 78. Nightly. Bossa Nova and Thai Popular Music. Every night@Thonglor Pub Classic Thai Peau Chiwit (Songs for Life). Nightly from about 10 pm @ Usapasang Pub Do-Re-Mi at Milestones Pub, Hilton Hotel. Every night except Tuesday. Classic pop. Highly entertaining. Java Jazz Cafe and Wine Bistro - Live Jazz on Wednesdays at 9pm by the Hua Hin Ensemble.
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Jazz 4 Dinner with the Hua Hin Ensemble: Friday and Saturday from 7 to 10 pm @Rest Detail Hotel Live Jazz and Popular Music. Dusit Resort. House band play nightly in the Polo Bar, exc.Tues, starts 8pm. Live Music at Terrace 90 Restaurant. Every Fri/ Sat Night from 7PM. LukNam Band, LukNam Pub. Thai Country and Rock. Nightly 10pm until very late. It rocks. Modern Thai Popular Music, Thonglor Pub. Every night, from 9 pm ‘til closing Piano Duo, Standards and Thai Songs Nightly from 8pm @Leelawadee Pub and Restaurant. Great fun, expect a crowd. Piano Duo, Elvis and other popular music. Nightly @Livanto Restaurant Popular, Country, and Oldies. Nokkachan Restaurant and Pub. Nightly from 9pm Rock and Pop at Jimmy’s Bar, Soi Bintabaht Smoriang Band, Smoriang Pub. Thai Country and rock. Nightly 10pm. Great fun, expect a crowd. Soft, Sophisticated Jazz with Mr. Uri (guitar) and Marayah (vocal). Coco 51 Restaurant. Nightly 7-10 pm; Soft vintage and contemporary jazz. Solo jazz with “Dr. Jazz” (Sverre Bey) Nightly 7-10 pm at the Fat Cat Guest House. Stoned Head Band. El Murphy’s Hotel, Irish Bar, and Restaurant. Nightly from 10pm. Classic rock with Hua Hin’s most venerable band. Thai Acoustic Music, TauMai Restaurant. Nightly from 7pm. Tunes from talented singers and guitarists. Thai Acoustic Music, Plearnwan Vintage Village. Fri/Sat from 8 pm. Khun Oh and Chat come down from Bangkok to regale us all. Quite good, and often have guest artists.
Venue Guide 100 Pipers Pub. Petchkasem Rd at soi 68. The door is about 60 metres north of the intersection. Absorba Pub and Restaurant. 8/110 Petchkasem Rd. Just before the King’s Palace, across the street from the Golden Place shop. Live Music nightly from 9 pm. Baan Chang. Soi 9 North, Cha Am. Next to Methavalai Hotel. Check Cheu Club. Soi 86/1, next to the Grand Hotel Chez LouLou. Next to the 7-11 by the railway station. Coco 51 Restaurant. Soi 51 at the beach. Tel 032 515597. Dusit Resort. 1349 Petchkasem Rd. Just north of the ‘underpass’ near the airport. Tel. 032 520009. El Murphy’s Hotel. 25 Soi Selakam, at ‘Little 5 Points’. Tel 032 511525 Fat Cat Guesthouse. 8/3 Naresdamri Road. Near the fishing pier. http://thefatcathuahin.com. Hi4 Pub. At Hin Nam Sai Suay condominium, Petchkasem Rd Soi 7. http://www.hi4pub.co.cc/ Hilton Hotel. Naresdamri Rd. Tel 032 538999. Java Jazz Cafe and Wine Bistro. Petchkasem Rd opp. Market Village. Tel. 032 532799 Jimmy’s Bar. Soi Bintabaht Joy Restaurant. Petchkasem Road at Soi 78 near the downtown ‘crossroads’. Leelawadee Pub and Restaurant, Petchakasem Soi 68/1. Upscale men’s club. Livanto Restaurant and Piano Bar. 19 Damnerkasem Rd. Near Burger King, etc. Pianist and singer every night. Website www. livantohuahin.com lost cafe, Khao Takiab Road, Hua Hin. Just before Cicada Market. Contact 032 511624. Web: www.lost-cafe.com Luknam Pub. On the road to Pala U waterfall. Opposite Phoenix Bar. Nokkachan Restaurant and Pub, Khao Takiab. Khao Takiab road corner of soi 83. Plearnwan Vintage Village. Petchkasem Road at Soi 40. The “Queen’s Garden” Park. A lovely public space on the ocean at Soi 19. Ray’s Place. Corner of Sa Song/Amnuaysin Roads, south of night market and west of Petchkasem Rd.
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Rest Detail Hotel. Soi 19 at the beach, just North of the 19 Rai fairgrounds. Tel: 032 547733 www.restdetailhotel.com Sasi Restaurant, Khao Takiab. Next door to The Venue@Suansri, soi Khao Takiab 83. Tel 032 512488 or 081 880 4004. www.sasi-restaurant. com, email sasi@sasi-restaurant.com. Smoriang Pub. In the small soi that runs between San Paolo Hospital and the Grand night market. You’ll find Smoriang on the left, shortly before you hit the railroad tracks. Souay Vista Social Club. Soi 94. 1km up from railway crossing after a twist in the road. Stone Head Tavern. On the south east corner of Petchkasem and Chomsin Roads (at the traffic light), 2nd floor. Enter from Chomsin. TauMai Restaurant. Petchkasem Rd on the ocean side. Two doors north of Index Living Mall. Terrace 90 Restaurant. Soi 90 (just before Market Village when heading north on Phetkasem Road) about 250 metres up on the right. Tel. 032 516587 email terrace90@gmail. com www;terrace-90.com The Duke’s Restaurant. Soi 51 (aka Damronrat Rd.) at the beach. Just off Naebkehardt Rd. Tel 03 251 5787. www.theduke51,com The Lord Webb, Restaurant & Bar, Khao Takiab Road, Hua Hin. Opposite Baan Lansat. Contact English 089-5488002. Thai 0890492141. Web www.thelordwebb.com. The Venue@ Suansri, Khao Takiab. On the corner of Khao Takiab Road and ‘Soi Hyatt’ (soi 83). Tel. 080 536 606. www.cicadamarket.net. Email cicada@cicadamarket.net Thonglor Pub. Soi 51, between Petchkasem and Naebkehardt Roads. Usapasang Pub (sign in Thai only). Petchkasem Road, inland side, south of Market Village. Vic Hua Hin Theatre and Patravadi Performing Arts Center. An astonishing complex on 30 rai of land just 5 minutes south of Hua Hin center. Go south on Petchkasem Road past Market Village shopping mall. Take the ‘flyover’ to Prachuab Kirikhan and Pranburi, past the Centennial Park and night market on your right. The entrance is on the right, about 500 metres past the flyover. The sign at the entrance says “Patravadi High School”. The theatre itself is the large black building. Tel. 032 827815.
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Bars / Pubs Page Telephone E-MAIL/WEB All Nations Guesthouse & Bar 28 032 512747 www.allnationshuahin.com Beer O’Clock Club/ Rumours 2 032 536970, 087 599 1913 www.beeroclockclub.com Bobby’s Bar 27 087 155 7737, 089 985 7473 bobstanley21@yahoo.com Dizzy Dolphin 2 032 522418, 083 317 3008 Dolphin Bar 19 084 413 4412, 085 258 2420 Hua Hin Miss You 25 086 760 2538 or 085 837 1205 toree@online.no Lucky Shot 24 086 178 1550 aknabe@gmx.net Papayita Bar 1 papayitabar@gmail.com Railway Tavern 9 085 429 0378 Souay Vista Social Club 13 086 002 9368 Talk Of The Town 28 The Lord Webb 089 049 2141, 089 548 8003 www.thelordwebb.com Restaurants / Food British Breakfast Foods 7 087 155 7737, 089 985 7473 bobstanley21@yahoo.com Buffalo Tavern 6 032 530087, 086 603 5335 info@buffalobillshuahin.com Hua Hin Ham & Bacon 1 032 513144, 086 161 9342 www.hamandbacon.co.th Lin’s Café 4 089 797 1502 Margaritas 088 670 5404 or 087 092 1614 Net Cafe on Soi 94 10 085 911 1378 S & S Indian Restaurant 8 081 455 5298 narai68@hotmail.com Victor Guesthouse and Cafe 2 032 511564 or 089 914 2168 victorguesthouse@gmail.com Victoria 5/24 085 406 0912 or 083 109 1156 Property Page Telephone E-MAIL/WEB Baan Warin 20 082 245 0302 or 032 513 121 info@livinghuahin.com Bar for sale 9 081 649 8361 property@awolonline.net Century 21 032 532904 www.pro-real-estate.com Gardening Services 5 081 614 8728 Hot Property 16 032 533 533 info@hotpropertyhuahin.com Land For Sale 22 081 614 8728 property@awolonline.net Restaurant For Sale 18 085 569 8568 or 083 689 1669 Thailand Paradise Homes 22 0861 776994 www.thailandparadisehomes.com Miscellaneous Alcoholics Anonymous 24 0870620098, 0879083 285, 0847371545 www.aathailand.org Red Light Nights, Bangkok Daze 3 Contact via editor@asiansexgazette.com sports and leisure Page Telephone E-MAIL/WEB The Dartman 26 087 155 7737, 089 985 7473 bobstanley21@yahoo.com Go Kart Hua Hin 1 032 547 199, 081 817 3000 info@gokarthuahin.com Hammocks 23 0861 776994 tonymoorhouse@gmail.com Hua Hin Bicyclists 14 www.huahinbicyclists.com Hua Hin Motorcycles 17 086 284 5055 or 089 055 7728 hhmoto@gmail.com Hutsadin Elephants 19 032 827098, 081 199 0798 wut611@hotmail.com X-Plode Football Arena 26 081 944 9372 cjdev@mac.com financial and Services Global Investments 5 032 827 727 or 087 975 2315 www.globalinvestments.net Siam Consulting Insurance 11 085 962 2232, 032 512075 franckracinesiamconsulting@gmail.com Storage Solutions 11 080 069 2560 or 081 817 3000
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Bobby’s Bar, Soi 102. (p 27); Free Sunday Dinner with purchase of 200 bt worth of any drinks or plus an added cash amount up to 200 bt. per person.. Now three sittings, at 2, 4 and 6pm, and please phone 087 155 7737 or 089 985 7473 to book a time. Special prices on Leo Draft all day everyday (from open till close). British Breakfast all day, Only 99 bt. Beer O’ Clock Club, Khao Takiab (p2); Daily food specials from 6pm for only 169 baht. See ad or www. beeroclockclub.com for details. Regular Events
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Margaritas, Night Market (p7); “Taco Tuesday” 100 Baht Chicken Burritos, Chicken Taquitos, or Chiken Chalupas. Happy Hour 10pm ‘til close. Mr Dan’s Guesthouse & Bar; Every Thursday killer pool comp. Papayita Bar, Soi Selakam (p 1); Happy Hour until 9pm every day; all beers 55 bt, all spirits 80 bt all cocktails 100 bt shake central, 2nd floor, Market Village; 15% off for AWOL readers with copy of advert. 99 baht bacon and egg roll with free coffee or tea. Talk Of The Town, Chomsin Rd; Happy Hour 3 - 6pm every day, all beers 50 baht Terrace 90, Soi 90; Large Buffet of BBQ, Ribs, Roast, Italian and of course Mexican every Tuesday just 299 baht. Sunday is Steak Night. Daily Lunch Specials. Uncle Bryn’s (2km past Palm Hills north along klong road. Turn left and 200m on left.); Large Chang 45 baht, large Leo 50 baht, restaurant and general store. Open daily 7am10pm. Restaurant closed Sunday. 085 405 6976 (T) 085 278 6576(E) Ye Olde Buffalo Tavern, (p 6); Happy Hour 4.30 - 6.30pm. New range of ciders now available! British style Sunday Roasts:
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Employment Executive Housekeeper. Looking for a Female Thai National with at least 3 years experience in 5 star hotel as Executive / Asst. Exec Housekeeper, must be fluent in English, for a New venture in Hua Hin. Excellent package on offer to the right candidate. Please send your C.V to: ronan.mccarthy@exiles.ae cook required for guesthouse. Please contact at All Nations or call 081 817 3000. Bar Staff Required The Phoenix bar Hua Hin require Bar Staff to start now. Please call May on 086 169 1002 Cooks and Service Staff Positions available at CasaBlanca. Restaurant opening just before the Intercontinental Hotel, Phetkasem rd. Please apply in person late afternoons. Staff wanted Female waitress staff wanted full training given; MUST HAVE A BRAIN!! Email info@ buffalobillshuahin.com or call 080 727 4710 cook wanted for busy guesthouse/restaurant/bar in Khao Takiab catering for Thais and foreigners. Ability to cook western food and speak some English preferred but a good attitude and willingness to learn is enough. Good pay and conditions for the right person. Please contact 087 599 1912 if you are interested.
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driving in thailand? International driving licence valid 5 years 1800 bt. Call 089 5308771 (eng) Twin tub washing Machine used for only 4 months 1500 Bahts also New Toilet Pan still in crate (not flush) 750 Bahts. Contact Sue on docspinoff@aol.com or call 081 191 1364 three sewing machines, five tailors dummies and various shop display units,and items for sale. All immaculate condition Call for further details 089 5308771 (Eng), o89 1289556 (Thai) A lovely pair of curtains to fit a Patio window approx 7Ft. drop and 8 Ft. 4 inc. width. Purple with a slight stripe in it. 3.000 Baht. 8 Roman Blinds of various widths and drop of approx 4Ft. to match, complete with rails FREE All sizes are approximate. Telephone 087 773 6053 DARK WOOD DINING table and 4 chairs as new 10,000 B. Tel 087 271 9086 Samsung Refrigerator/ Freezer 219/52 litres capacity. Used very little and in excellent condition 4000thb. Call 088 543 9493 (English) Pranburi area. two electric Boncafe coffee machines for sale. New cost 34,000 and 46,000 Baht. Fully serviced, open to sensible offers around 10-12,000 Baht. Email info@ buffalobillshuahin.com or call 080 727 4710 Hob For Sale. Teka Four Ring Hob (Three Gas Rings One Electric Ring) in Good Condition. Call 032 523604 Books THE GIRL Trilogy.(English version)The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl Who Played with Fire and The Girl Who Kicked Over the Hornets Nest by Stieg Larsson. All three for 1,000 Baht. Call Terry on 088 542 2918 TEKA 60cm 4 plate electric hob. Used very little and in excellent condition. Offers around 5000thb. Contact Ken 083 813 3585 English paperback books adventure, murder, drama. Very good condition. 30 to 50 bht. Can swap with you if preferred. Live central Hua Hin. Please tel Keith 089 070 2423 Electric piano with song, style, voice and music database excellent condition full keyboard new 45.000 Baht will accept 17000 Baht Phone 087 773 6053
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Two hand crafted wardrobes matching hand crafted wooden wardrobes for sale. 1st wardrobe H 83cm W 56cm Depth 24cm 2nd wardrobe 83cm 88cm 24cm Never been used. Cost new 22,000 THB will accept any reasonable offer in the region of 9,000 THB for both. Email 1dongibson@gmail.com
General - sports Slimmate 4200 Treadmill features include: Incline Adjuster, Calory Counter, Heart Rate/Pulse reader, Speed Indicater, Time and Distance Register. Little used, New condition. Extra’s Silicone lubricant and non slip Mat. Buyer to arrange transport. Contact Terry 088 542 2918 Price THB 20,000 Golf Membership Palm Hills For Sale. Very Good Price. Tel. 0810885313 Palm hill golf memberships available from 190,000bt inclusive for 22yrs+. Call Paul 0861-604-261 Carved wood 7x3.5ft pool table with accessories for sale. Red cloth with individual ball collection rails. Can be seen and tested at White House Bar, Soi 80 or we can email pictures. Offers around 20,000bt. Call Paul 0861 604 261 KAYAK for sale Freefree Tri-Yak. Designed for up to 3 persons. Ideal for family recreation,touring and surfing. It has only been used 8 times, stored under cover and is in excellent condition.New price was 29,600 baht. Viewing is strongly recommended. 25,000 baht; contact neharris1@hotmail.co.uk or 086 761 9488 Lake View membership for sale. Only one left of four all sold October before the golf festival finished. Call Paul 0861 604 261 paulwilliams466@gmail.com Palm hills golf membership, for a Mr. And Mrs. For sale to the highest bidder. Buyer pays the transfer fee, twenty five years left to run. Contact me Trevor 087 807 5812. WANTED: Palm Hills Golf memberships. If you are looking to sell your golf membership then I have two separate buyers looking for one. Please contact me asap to discuss the price. Contact Paul 0861 604 261 Taylormade forged RAC irons 3-PW for sale reduced to 10,000bt. Will give free Taylormade golf bag with them. Suitable for the fast swingers among you. Call Paul 0861 604 261 / paulwilliams466@gmail.com Selection of golf clubs for sale. Callaway Fusion 3 rescue 21degree with regular carbon shaft. Perfect condition 2500bt Ram 3 rescue 19degree with regular carbon shaft offset for slice problems. Perfect condition 2000bt Call Paul 0861 604 261
Motoring - 4 wheels pluS Nissan Navara 4WD 2007 DC for sale. Car full accident free; perfect condition; only 75.000 km automatic transmission. New tires, back up sensors; professional Pioneer music/dvd/ipod etc. unit with backup camera, roll bar. Leather seats. Truck never loaded, only passengers. Full insurance till end October 2012. Color grey metal. Car available 12rd of April. Sale due to departure Thailand, European owner. Car serviced by Nissan only. Excellent deal. Price THB 570,000 Contact 085 343 4109 Honda CRV 2.4EL Metallic silver Honda CRV 2.4 EL automatic for sale. 22,000 Km, top spec., including rain sensors, automatic headlights, rear parking sensors, climate control, cruise control etc. plus Modulo package. Taxed and insured until September 2012. 920,000 Baht. Telephone 081 018 0558 for viewing and further details.
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Sell it fast with AWOL Classifieds Mitsubishi strada truck, year 2005/ 2548, Four door, silver colour, 63,000 on clock only been used five months every year since new, regularly serviced, immaculate condition. Need truck till 23rd March. Price 275,000 baht. Call 085 427 3542 or email pritlove@ hotmail.com Cars For Rent Toyota Fortuner, Honda CRV, Honda City & Toyota Vigo 4 door pickup available for short and long term rental. Please call 032-532-417 or 0860176-121 for prices on the term you require. Toyota Vigo Prerunner for rent by Week or Month.15,000b per month, or 5,000 per week. Email jim_coconuts@hotmail.com
Motoring - 3 wheels & LESS Honda Phantom Sadly I have to part from my pride and joy, a Honda Phantom in excellent condition. 28400 km on the meter. Regularly serviced. 1 year old tyres, new battery, no paint scratches. Black colour without any ugly flames. Crash bars, saddle bags and a pack box included. Extra strong horns attached. Runs like a charm. Seller and buyer splits transfer costs. Price THB 55,000. Call 087 585 8280 yamaha fino for sale - nice 2 year old Yamaha Fino for sale. Purple/ white, 10800 kms, serviced regularly by dealer, ridden by older farang and always stored under cover at our condo. Very nice, like new condition, 29,000 baht. Call Darrell at 081 015 8007 in Hua Hin.
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Honda Steed 400cc for sale good condition, returning to UK. Price THB 70,000 Email john. barber97@googlemail.com or call 080 427 8235 Dual Sport (Enduro Style) Kawasaki KLX 125cc 2010 model. Plated, road legal and only 3,400km. Loads of fun for Baht 67,000 incl transferable theft insurance. Cost Baht 82,000. Tel 0861669880 Email: peterandwasana@yahoo.co.uk For sale Honda Phanton Flame Edition. As new, two Falang owners, less than 5,000 kms. Genuine reason for sale, this bike must be seen and ridden. No offers 70,000Bht includes all paperwork for transfer, ownership papers. Contact Jim 080 386 6275 YAMAHA 1300cc ROYAL Star (offers around 260,000 baht) Very good condition, with Green book. White in colour, many extras, back box, side bags, screen and many more. This bike has been to Phuket and Ratchaburi Bike Weeks with no problems. Just been serviced. This bike is an ideal cruiser and comfortable to ride. Only 30,000 kms on this bike. Please contact Paul 080 660 7013 (Eng) or Toon 082 294 0235 (Thai)
PERSONAL & SERVICES gardening & other services available. Three days a week gardening service from 1500 baht per month for average size garden. Call 081 614 8728 for more details Do you need a meeting place? Bobby’s Bar now has a lounge/meeting room for private engagements. Call 087 155 7737 or 089 985 7473 thai lessons at your place. Call 081 346 1046 elderly/patient care by professional nurse. English speaking, 1 - 4 hours or as requested. Call 089 919 9670 GIRLS FOR SERVICES house cleaning, cooking laundry etc. 1000 baht per km extra out of Hua Hin per hour very good rates on application call Nip 086 017 2938 Sam 089 212 7350 Noi 083 598 0724 or agent 084 753 6252 for more contacts and services
Wanted Looking for tennis partner - medium/average level- 1 or 2 times/week. Call Robert 0866097470 golf trousers wanted If anyone can help I’m after the best place for buying golf trousers both for price and quality thanks all. hanslowneil@yahoo.co.uk WANTED WEIGHTLIFTING EQUIPMENT for home use: Tel. 080 859 8349 Thai or English
Property for sale HOUSE FOR SALE near Palm Hills Golf, set in a small complex, a spacious modern open plan 3 bedroom house with seperate dining and living room areas, European style kitchen and breakfast bar, Aircon throughout, impressive 11m pool and terrace. 3.9 million baht. Please call 086 120 0949 (English) or 089 824 8173 (Thai) condo for sale in the popular Condochain Hua Hin. 13th floor, one bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, balcony, fully furnished. 3.6 m baht. Call John on 085 296 9113 bungalow with pool in Khao Noi area for sale. Three large double bedrooms, all ensuite, one with jacuzzi. Fully equipped and fitted European kichen, and everything built to European standards. Cable, satellite, internet and telephone all connected. Fully furnished. For more information email property@awolonline.net, call 081 649 8361 or visit www.awolonline.net/property. desirable pool villa Somorpong Tippawan 4, 3bd 2b, Fully furnished, 10M Swimming pool, gazebo, air con, private home security alarm, house 87 sq m, property 89 sq wah. 4.35 Mill. bht (negotiable) Email clickingwk@gmail.com or Phone O86 758 4774 VERY NICE LAND for sale. 2 rai of land, 3 kms from Black Mountain. Near Sunny Valley project. Has water and electric. Land is split into 4 half rai plots and price is 300,000 per plot. A 5 year old fully paid up company can be purchased with the land. Please call 089 586 1700
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LARGE HOUSE Nice style. Located on a quiet street in the village of Takiab minutes from the beach. 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, 4 washrooms, 2 car parking. Partly furnished. 7 million baht. Call: 084 614 7685 CHA AM LAND sale - 19 rai. Located just off km 17 on the Cha Am-Pranburi bypass hwy in Ban Chang Thaeng Krachat, near Silpakorn University. Has water and electric. Offered for sale at 450,000 baht per RAI. For additional info e-mail netcafe.on94@hotmail.com or call khun Wan at 085 911 1378.
property for Rent Live Rent-Free in Hua Hin? It’s a possibility if you are easy-going, trustworthy, and like dogs. I have more house than I need. Lately, I travel a few days each month. My dogs hate to be alone. I’m near the beach (North), outside the center of town (but not too far) and it’s a very quiet area. The quid pro quo is that you help take care of the dogs, especially when I’m away, and help me keep the house up. (If you’re handy, it’s a plus). If this sounds like a fit for you, for a few weeks, months, or years, get in touch with me at garyhall771@gmail.com. Cheers. Beautiful 3 Bed - 2 Bath Villa For Rent - Hua Hin. Sleeps 6. Located in a very private small housing development. Fully decorated with attention to detail. All bedrooms have queen size beds and wardrobes. Kitchen fully fitted to western standards. Spacious living room has 2 comfortable sofas, armchair, coffee table, TV, DVD, Stereo, and large French doors opening up to the balcony, garden and swimming pool. Available by day, week or month. Less than 7 days: 2,000 Baht/Day One Week: 8,000 Baht Two Weeks : 14,000 Baht Three Weeks: 18,000 Baht One-Three Months: 20,000 Baht/ month. Contact Craig Chapman Phone: 12503082355 Condo for rent at Taweeporn Condotel Resort. 28sq mtre condo for long term rent at Taweeporn condotel just behind kings hospital near soi 10. Beautiful perfectly maintained gardens, 25mtre swimming pool, bar, restaurant, fully equipped gymnasium. 10,000 baht per month or if condo is rented for 6 months or more with payment up front , owner will take 9,000 baht per month, Email property@awolonline.net to arrange a viewing or call 081 649 8361 Looking for someone to share the rental house. There is one moderate room with air con. and private bathroom. The location is in Tippawan 4, Samor Prong. Preferably female. For your part, I expect you to pay Bht.6,000 per month including electricity and water. Drop in to see the house phone 085 805 1592. brand new house 5kms from Hua Hin centreSpanish style, fully furnished, summerland residence. 2 bedrooms with air, 2 baths, European kitchen, living room, cable tv, lcd tv, internet, private swimming pool, security, available by weekend, week, month or long term. franckphuket@hotmail.com
Property wanted Looking for home and small amount of property in the Hua Hin, Khao Takiab Area. Seeking a shell of a house (Thai or Falang style) that I can rebuild into a nice modern home. I am a degreed Industrial Engineer and am willing to rebuild the house from roof to septic system. I desire to buy or lease (ten to fifteen years). The house can be in any condition within the Kho Takiab area and can revert back to the property owner at the end of the long lease. The house/ property must have enough room to have or be able to build a two stall garage and workshop with storeroom. One or two floors maximum. Please contact me: ballardmartin@yahoo. com or telephone 08 4757 1483 Long Term Rental - 10,000 B or less. I live in Thailand 8 months each year. I have been in Thailand for 8 years. My Thai partner works at the Hilton. Excellent tenants who really care for property. If we can find the right spot, we will be VERY long term. Contact Robert 087 276 6545. Email skippero@aol.com
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Only 5 minutes from Hua Hin centre
flexible design Plans made to your request at no extra cost finance available Up to 50% - repayments based on a fixed 5% quality build European standards; construction by our own team with total project management
Baan Warin
Starting price 4.3 MB or 22,274 THB per month Plots available from 490 to 660 sq.m • 3 bed/2 bath service • 7 x 4m pool Our aim is your satisfaction. • Air-con Customer consultation • Pest control available in six languages • European kitchen • Hot/cold water Baan Warin 2 coming soon in Borfai!
Sales Office: P.P. Building Co. Ltd. 87/19 Petchkasem Rd., Hua Hin Tel.: 082 245 0302 or 032 513 121 Fax: 032 513 122 Email: info@livinghuahin.com Website: www.livinghuahin.com
Property Marketplace Last available condo in superb location An opportunity has arisen to acquire this last remaining 160 sq m condo with 100% private access to a stunning white sand beach with sweeping coastline.
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3 Bed/ 3 Bath 15 min drive to Hua Hin Centre Living: 150 sqm.
Ref No.: 2730 Call/ email for details
Peace and tranquility south of Hua Hin This magnificent two storey house is 15 minutes drive to the south of Hua Hin.The property stands in its own spacious, tropical garden and benefits from beautiful and peaceful views of the surrounding green hills.
Ref No. H070982 Call/ email for details
4 Bed/ 3 Bath Land: 497 sqm. Living: 325 sqm.
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new beachfront condo close to town centre Luxurious one bed beachfront condominium and a magnificent five star gateway onto a 90m beachfront located in the heart of Hua Hin. It’s colourful, innovative blend of authentic and contemporary features of Morocco sets it apart with its enchanted private garden and extravagant lagoon. Just 2 minutes from the Night Market/ Hua Hin Centre. Facilities include a Fountain island with spa seating, multiple pools including children’s pool with slider, Driveway Car Park and Underground Parking, 24 hrs Security System with CCTV, Floating garden, Fitness room
Ref No.: 03227 Call/ email for details Two storey Galleria home West of Hua Hin Stunning home on a development surrounded by several world class golf courses including Black Mountain golf club. Breathtaking mountain and sea views. The developer will offer 50% finance on this project over a three year period at the basic rate of 7%. Also included is a free furniture package worth 700,000 baht. The road and infrastructure around this project is the very best as it shares the neighbourhood with H.M the Queen’s palace.
4 Bed/ 4 Bath 4 x 8m Pool Ref No.: HH10009 10 min drive to Hua Hin Call/ email for details Living: 356 sqm. Land: 580 sqm.
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Property Marketplace beachfront condos in sought after development Fully Furnished with near new quality furniture including all kitchen amenities. Features: Balcony and Window Flywire Screens, Water Purifier, Hot Water System in Both Bathrooms, Full TV/CD Surround System, Installed Free Australian Network TV Channel, Landline Telephone.
2 bed/ 2 bath 80 sqm.
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Large house and land 5 minutes from Hua Hin Beautiful two storey house and maid/guest house on large plot with a unique 15 metre swimming pool in an enclosed secured area, which includes lighted driveway only 5 minutes from Hua Hin centre with mountain views and 5/10 minutes from Asia’s finest golf clubs. Sale due to relocation.
4 bedrooms Separate 1 bedroom house Land size 3000 sqm
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Exclusive Luxury House for Sale/ Rent Stunning luxury home North of Hua Hin within large electric gated grounds. Infinity pool allowing sea breeze on 2nd level. European kitchen and lounge on 2nd floor, 1st floor comprises of 2 bedrooms and car port for 5 cars at the back. Sea and spectacular 3 Storeys mountain views. Land size 3 rai
Separate maid’s room Air conditioned throughout Fully furnished
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Location! Location! Location! 3 different styled homes, which have been designed to suit your lifestyle. All these fantastic homes come with or without a pool, large covered terraces and share communal clubhouse. This development is built on a 44,800 sqm of land divided into 69 different sized plots giving you a choice most suitable to the house, garden or swimming pool you opt for. Lot areas: 320 to 600
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sqm, or more as desired Only 2 minutes from central Hua Hin
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stunning borfai bungalow New L shaped bungalow in Bor Fai, on huge corner plot, All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms and overlook patios. Open plan with bright, spacious rooms. Full European kitchen with island. Outdoor Thai kitchen. All cabinetry is teak with granite countertops. Large teak and granite bar 3 Bed 4 Bath adjoining the lounge. Must view.
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Living: 430 sqm. Land: 1311 sqm.
hillside breezes and stunning sunsets This development features properties with European style fitted kitchen, a Private pool, Hot water system, High-speed Internet, Fully air-conditioned, 24 Hour Security. The area is surrounded by mountains with astonishing sunsets. The hillside area is on slightly higher land which has blessed it with a steady cool breeze coming from the sea. 3 bed /2 bath
Air conditioned throughout Underground electricity
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large garden villa A family villa featuring a beautiful large landscaped garden and outside cooking facilities. Inside a European kitchen with all white goods including washing machine and cooker/oven. The property comes completely furnished, with private dining and a garage, ready to move in. Freehold and chanote title, two water supplies. Full 3 bed/ 3 bath (2 Ensuite) satellite service free.
Ref No. 03255 Call/ email for details
Land size 800+ sqm Living area 200sqm
lovely villa with pool for sale or rent This villa on a good sized plot is well equipped and furnished; all bedrooms have fitted mirror wardrobes with 1 King and 2 Queen size beds. Living and dining rooms with large sofa, dining table and 6 chairs, tv and cabinet, European kitchen with all white goods including washing machine and 3 bed/ 3 bath (2 Ensuite) cooker/oven. Landscaped garden Land size 530sqm and swimming pool 8x4. Living space 212sqm
Air conditioned Fully furnished
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Across 1 Upper class deservin’ to get the chop - that’s not changed (9) 6 Originally Arthurian errant knight, resident of 6 dn (5) 9 Some writing that stands out (7) 10 Hermione, leaving island with bag, stupidly makes a bloomer (7) 11 Hearty desire to take on the unknown (5) 12 Streep performs with bad actor in “The Greatcoat” (9) 13 State airline gets capital backing (8) 15 Chief of 6 ac’s is silent? (4) 19 Heartless trick by Venetian magistrate (4) 20 One fool to fool around endlessly - describes old Secondary system (8) 23 Unseats from steed with horn blast (9) 24 Not any sun on the 7th of March? (5) 26 Day boy takes on head of school for a thrill (7) 27 Some chapter ministers’ final destinations (7) 28 Invest with bear right away (5) 29 Drinking den where the conversation flowed? (9)
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HUA HIN GOLF Hua Hin Golf Society
Results: 20th March 2012 Black Mountain Medal A group 1st Joe Sims net 69, 2nd Usko Roivas net 70, 3rd Tom Duzanica net 72, 4th Jon Lundgren net 73 Stableford B Group 1st David Wallace 32 pts, 2nd Rob Prudon 31 pts, 3rd Alan Hume 31 pts, 4th Peter Wyler 31 pts 16th March 2012 Kaeng Krachan L - V Stableford A Group 1st Rick Fisher 36 pts, 2nd Cornelis Ringnalda 35 pts, 3rd Rob Barnes 34 pts, 4th Erkki Makkonen 33 pts B Group 1st Petra Van Der Kroon 37 pts, 2nd Eila Hogsten 36 pts, 3rd Han Hakvoort 34 pts, 4th Tum Ringnalda 33 pts forthcoming fixtures Tues 27th Lake View - Toby Memorial Fri 30th Sea Pines Medal & S/ford
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RESULTS 14th March 2012 Whippet Trophy Competition 2 Ball Better Ball Majestic Creek 36 Entered 1st Ian & Nid Byrne 46 pts 2nd Chris Roper & David Rawlings 44 pts 3rd Ronnie Thorley & Alan Simpson 43 pts 19th March 2012 Individual Stableford Competition Lake View CD 12 Entered 1st Jan Fridberg 35pts 2nd Pedter Tucker 33pts 3rd Reto Vorburger 32pts Upcoming Fixtures Monday 26th March 2012 Lake View AB Stableford and Skins Competition Wednesday 28th March 2012 Palm Hills Stableford Competition
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robin’s roll up
A local golf event that has run for several years, meeting every Friday at Palm Hills. Thanks to Robin Heath for organising and providing results. Results: 16th March 2012. Front 9 - B. Anstee 21 pts. Back 9 - J. Lynch 17 pts. Overall - B. Anstee 37 pts.
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hua hin/kao takiab ladies Pool League
results Week 5 19th March 2012 Dara Bar Ladies 4 - 8 Clansmen Pub Head Rock Cafe 8 - 4 Bobby’s Birds Jaew Bar 7 - 5 All Nation Lord Webb Ladies 5 - 7 Sunset B’d Ladies Magic Point 1 - 11 Railway Tavern Ladies Maria 1 Bar 4 - 8 Muan Ladies Maria 2 Bar 9 - 3 Talk of The Town Ladies League Table Team Muan Ladies Railway Tavern Clansmen Pub Head Rock Cafe Bobby’s Birds Lord Webb Talk of the Town Dara Bar Ladies Maria 1 Bar Jaew Bar
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W D 5 0 4 0 4 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0
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Hua Hin Pool Billiard League
results Week 16 16th March 2012 Eagle B 4 - 4 Eagle A Garden Girls 4 - 4 Sunset Boulevard JW Red 8 - 0 Hua Hin Miss You Lucky Shot A v Maria Bar 2 n/a Maria Bar 4 - 4 JW Black Oasis 5 - 3 Lazy Daze Play Sports Lounge 2 - 6 Dolphin Bar Return Bar 1 - 7 Talk Of The Town
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Team Oasis Maria Bar Lucky Shot A JW Black Eagle B Eagle A Sunset B’levard JW Red Dolphin Bar Maria Bar 2
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fixtures Week 6 26th March 2012 All Nation v Lord Webb Ladies Bobby’s Birds v Jaew Bar Clansmen Pub v Head Rock Cafe Muan Ladies v Maria 2 Bar Railway Tavern Ladies v Maria 1 Bar Sunset Boulevard Ladies v Magic Point Talk of The Town Ladies v Dara Bar Ladies
this week’s fixtures Week 17 23rd March 2012 Dolphin Bar v JW Red Eagle A v Talk Of The Town Garden Girls v Maria Bar Hua Hin Miss You v Maria Bar 2 JW Black v Oasis Lazy Daze v Return Bar Lucky Shot A v Play Sports Lounge Sunset Boulevard v Eagle B next week’s fixtures Week 18 30th March 2012 Eagle B v Lucky Shot A Hua Hin Miss You v Lazy Daze JW Red v JW Black Maria Bar 2 v Maria Bar Oasis v Sunset Boulevard Play Sports Lounge v Garden Girls Return Bar v Eagle A Talk Of The Town v Dolphin Bar
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HUA HIN social POOL LEAGUE
results Week 5 21st March 2012 Dolphin Bar 9 - 6 The Lord Webb Bar Eagle Bar v Maria 2 Bar n/a Muan Bar v Clansmen Pub n/a Talk of the Town A 9 - 6 Talk of the Town B league table Team Maria 2 Bar Eagle Bar Dolphin Bar The Lord Webb Muan Bar Talk / Town A Clansmen Pub Talk / Town B
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fixtures Week 6 28th March 2012 Clansmen Pub v Eagle Bar Maria 2 Bar v Muan Bar Talk of the Town Bar A v Dolphin Bar The Lord Webb Bar v Talk of the Town Bar B
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RESULTS Week 7 21st March 2012 blue division All Nations B 11 - 8 Red Bar Headrock New 12 - 7 JW Black PP 11 - 8 Headrock Old Sabai 11 - 8 All Nations A No game - JW Red
green division Billys B 10 - 9 Pink Panther Jungle Juice B 10 - 9 Billys A King Bar B 7 - 12 Moonlight Limelight 12 - 7 Jungle Juice A No game - King Bar
blue division League Table Team PP JW Red Sabai Headrock New JW Black All Nations B All Nations A Headrock Old Red Bar
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green division League Table +/- Pts 30 12 26 12 5 6 2 6 -3 6 -12 6 -14 4 -15 2 -19 0
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results Week 2 21st March 2012 Bobby’s Bangers 9 - 9 Railway Tavern Maria’s Bar 10 - 8 Bobby’s Bar Sinatras 11 - 7 Lanla Bar Sunset Boulevard 6 - 12 Dara Bar The Squealing Pig 8 - 10 Beach Hut Bar No game - Beer O’Clock Club league table Team Dara Bar Beach Hut Bar Maria’s Bar Bobby’s Bar Sinatras Lanla Bar Beer O’Clck Club Railway Tavern Bobby’s Bangers Sunset B’levard Squealing Pig
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Fixtures Week 3 28th March 2012 Beach Hut Bar v Maria’s Bar Bobby’s Bar v Beer O’Clock Club Dara Bar v The Squealing Pig Lanla Bar v Sunset Boulevard Railway Tavern v Sinatras No game - Bobby’s Bangers
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Team Jungle Juice B Billys B King Bar A Pink Panther Limelight Moonlight Jungle Juice A King Bar B Billys A
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fixtures Week 8 28th March 2012 BLUE DIVISION All Nations A v Headrock New Headrock Old v All Nations B JW Red v PP Red Bar v Sabai No game - JW Black green division Billys A v King Bar B Jungle Juice A v Billys B King Bar A v Limelight Pink Panther v Jungle Juice B No game - Moonlight
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HUA HIN DARTS LEAGUE
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results Week 1 20th March 2012 Division 1 Buddy Bar v All Nations B n/a Black Magic 13 - 5 Paradise Play Sport 15 - 3 Jaew Bar All Nation A 0 - 18 Jungle Juice
Division 2 Clansmen Pub 3 - 15 Robin’s Rest Jungle Juice B 10 - 8 White Magic CAT Jiggapik v Hua Hin Miss You n/a Muan Bar 8 -10 Headrock Bar
DIVISION 1 table Team Jungle Juice Play Sports Lge Black Magic All Nations B Buddy Bar CAT Karaoke Paradise Jaew Bar All Nations A
DIVISION 2 table P 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1
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+/- Pts 18 2 12 2 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 -8 0 -12 0 -18 0
Team Robin’s Rest Headrock Bar Jungle Juice B CAT Jiggapik HuaHin Miss You Sunset B’levard Muan Bar White Magic Clansmen Pub
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fixtures Week 2 27th March 2012 Division 1 Jungle Juice A v Play Sport Paradise v All Nations A Jaew Bar v Buddy Bar Black Magic v CAT Karaoke Division 2 Robin’s Rest v Jungle Juice B CAT Jiggapik v Clansmen Pub Muan Bar v White Magic Sunset Boulevard v Hua Hin Miss You Friendly game Headrock Bar v All Nations B
Friendly game Sunset Boulevard Bar 3 - 15 CAT Karaoke
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kicked off by bobby’s bar english premier league table 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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GD 46 49 18 18 16 0 7 0 3 -3 -3 -3 -7 -12 -4 -18 -26 -19 -29 -33
this week’s fixtures PTS 70 66 53 52 49 47 42 39 37 37 36 36 36 36 33 28 23 22 22 22
Tables do not include matches from Wednesday 21st March FANTASY FOOTBALL The code to join the AWOL Challenge is 295761-86812. AWOL Challenge Top Ten Pos Team GW TOT 1 Hua Hin United 17 1,574 2 Mr Cha Aming 37 1,571 3 I am...Sasha Fierce 38 1,551 4 Beeblebrox 33 1,525 5 Cool Dudes 25 1,485 6 Hell Rovers 3 1,452 7 13 1,430 เอฟซีเชลซี 8 9 10
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Featured Game Sunday, 25 march 2012 scottish premier Rangers v Celtic 19:00 A rather odd Old Firm derby with Celtic already crowned Champions and Rangers battered by off the field financial problems. Much as both sets of fans would hate to admit it though, both teams need each other to be competing, as does the Scottish Premier League. This game is all about pride but we think Celtic will take that as well.
(all times Thailand) Predictions: 1=home win, 2=away win, 3=draw Saturday, 24 march 2012 Premier League 1 Chelsea v Tottenham 19:45 1 Arsenal v Aston Villa 22:00 3 Bolton v Blackburn 22:00 1 Liverpool v Wigan 22:00 1 Norwich v Wolves 22:00 1 Sunderland v QPR 22:00 3 Swansea v Everton 22:00 Championship 2 Barnsley v Peterborough 22:00 2 Burnley v West Ham 22:00 3 Coventry v Portsmouth 22:00 2 Derby v Crystal Palace 22:00 1 Leicester v Hull 22:00 1 Middlesbrough v Bristol City 22:00 2 Millwall v Leeds United 22:00 1 Nottm Forest v Brighton 22:00 3 Reading v Blackpool 22:00 3 Southampton v Doncaster 22:00 2 Watford v Ipswich 22:00 scottish premier 3 Aberdeen v Inverness CT 22:00 2 Dunfermline v St Mirren 22:00 1 Hibernian v Dundee Utd 22:00 2 Kilmarnock v Motherwell 22:00 2 St Johnstone v Hearts 22:00 Sunday, 25 march 2012 Premier League 3 Stoke v Man City 00:30 3 West Brom v Newcastle 22:00 Championship 1 Birmingham v Cardiff 18:00 scottish premier 2 Rangers v Celtic 19:00 tuesday, 27 march 2012 Premier League 1 Man Utd v Fulham 02:00 wednesday, 28 march 2012 Championship 1 Ipswich v Middlesbrough 01:45 3 Leicester v Nottm Forest 01:45 2 Peterborough v West Ham 01:45 1 Portsmouth v Hull 01:45 1 Crystal Palace v Doncaster 02:00 thursday, 29 march 2012 scottish premier 1 Inverness CT v St Johnstone 01:45 Please note that the clocks go forward one hour in the UK on Sunday 25th March at 2am UK time
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HUA HIN LEAGUEs results Saturday, 17 march 2012 Hua Hin Premier League Leopards 0 - 4 The Kop My Friend v X-plode n/a Hua Hin Championship Gorilla Pirate 1 - 5 Baan Keela Hua Hin Pran 0 - 6 Black Demon Sunday 18 march 2012 Hua Hin Premier League Peppino’s v Kok Moo n/a Sport Dome v Vikings n/a Hua Hin Championship Lifeguards 1 - 5 Kok Moo A Seven Storms 3 - 3 X-Hamter Hua Hin Premier League table Team P W D 1 Sport Dome 9 8 1 2 Vikings 9 7 1 3 The Kop 8 5 1 4 Kok Moo 9 2 2 5 Leopards 9 2 2 6 My Friend 7 1 3 7 X-plode 7 1 2 8 Peppino’s 8 1 0
L 0 1 2 5 5 3 4 7
Hua Hin Championship table Team P W D 1 Kok Moo A 9 8 1 2 Seven Storms 8 6 1 3 Baan Keela 9 5 1 4 X-Hamter 9 5 1 5 Gorilla Pirate 9 3 3 6 Black Demon 9 3 0 7 Lifeguards 8 1 0 8 Hua Hin Pran 9 0 1
L GD Pts 0 25 25 1 18 19 3 9 16 3 4 16 3 -2 12 6 -3 9 7 -19 3 8 -32 1
GD 27 18 14 -5 -10 -10 -10 -24
FIXTURES Saturday, 24 march 2012 Hua Hin Premier League Sport Dome 8 - 5 Kok Moo (already played) Vikings v My Friend 19:00 Hua Hin Championship Hua Hin Pran v Baan Keela 20:00 Kok Moo A v Black Demon 18:00 Sunday 25 march 2012 Hua Hin Premier League Leopards v X-plode 18:00 Hua Hin Championship Seven Storms v Lifeguards 19:00 X-Hamter v Gorilla Pirate 20:00
Pts 25 22 16 8 8 6 5 3
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have they gone? bilbao, spain THE exit of Manchester from European competition has allowed for the removal of plastic sofa covers and the appearance of the good cutlery. The remaining clubs in the Europa League will also be able to unlock their drinks cabinets and put out their nice things without fear of them being stolen. A spokesman for Athletic Bilbao said: “A couple of years ago we noticed this large, yellowy-brown stain on the corner unit. Eventually we had to just throw the bloody thing out. Two grand it was. Blow that for a game of soldiers. “So we bought a new one but then we thought ‘we’re not having a repeat of The Stain’ so we got one of those plastic covers. It works really well, but when you spend that kind of money on furniture you want to be able to show it off. “Now they’ve finally gone it’s great
European football takes plastic cover off sofa
Left: One desperate Manchester United fan battles to prevent the disposal of his dinner, before complaining bitterly ‘Where’s me faggots?’
that we can have all our nice things out without worrying about them being covered in urine and puke.” Meanwhile, restaurants across the continent face the challenge of shifting the mountain of chips and gravy that had been set aside for travelling Mancunians. The eateries must dispose of the potato-related foodstuff safely as it is classified as toxic waste under
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