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Vol.16 | No.174 | 16th Year | FEBRUARY 2016

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CONTENTS

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CONTENTS Vol.16 | No.174 | 16th Year | FEBRUARY 2016

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Club Information

Sports Round-up

The RBSC General Committee and Club Management

Recent Action from the Sports Fields and Courts

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Chairman’s Message

Sports Feature

Racing Towards the Future

p.12 GM’s Perspective

Views From the Management

p.14 Bulletin Board

Club News and Announcements

p.16 Recent & Coming Events

RBSC Kids Celebrate Christmas; Jazz in the Park; Special Club Night; and Coming Ballroom Dance Night

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RBSC Polo Club Horse Rider Khun Orapak Suwanapakdee on the Benefits of the Equestrian Disciplines

p.40 Club Calendar

What’s On Where and When

p.41 RBSC Golf

The Latest Men’s and Ladies’ Tournaments, Golf Scores, and Golf Tips

p.52 Club Cuisine

Club Feature

Tasty Treats from the Kitchens at the RBSC and RBSC Polo Club

The RBSC New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Pictures

p.56 New Members

Welcome to the Club

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Committee & MAnagement

THE RBSC GENERAL COMMITTEE 2015-2017

CHAIRMAN Mr. Nigel I. Oakins

1st VICE CHAIRMAN Gen. Suebsan Dardarananda

2nd VICE CHAIRMAN Khun Saeng Meenijacin

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Standing (l-r): Mr. Satish Sehgal, Dr. Karoon Chandrangsu, Mr. Eric Hudson, Mr. Roy Barrett, Mr. Brian Brook, Khun Kitipong Decha-umphai, Khun Chawalit Chanarat Seated (l-r): Mr. Anil Tanwani, Gen. Suebsan Dardarananda, Mr. Nigel I. Oakins, Khun Saeng Meenijacin, Maj. Pansuang Xumsai Na Ayudhya

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CLUB INFORMATION RBSC CONTACT INFORMATION Comments to General Manager: e-mail: comments@rbsc.org Membership Services: Khun Siraprapa Bamroongpong Magazine & Public Relations: Khun Panisa Leksukhum Racing: Khun Norrothamol Parisutthikul Sports: Khun Nontwaris Jatepiyawat Food & Beverage: Khun Pornthip Khamchomphu Functions & Catering: Security: Facilities: Cashier:

Mr. Roy Barrett Mr. Brian Brook Khun Chawalit Chanarat Mr. Eric Hudson Dr. Karoon Chandrangsu Khun Kittipong Decha-umphai Maj. Pansuang Xumsai Na Ayudhya Mr. Satish Sehgal Mr. Anil Tanwani

02-652-5000 (ext. 120) 02-652-5000 (ext. 150) 02-652-5000 (ext. 142) 02-652-5000 (ext. 302) 02-652-5000 (ext. 171) 02-652-5000 (ext. 176, 177) 02-652-5000 (ext. 380) 02-652-5000 (ext. 400) 02-652-5000 (ext. 231)

FIND US ONLINE Please visit www.rbsc.org for more information on RBSC & RBSC Polo Club sports & social activities, individual Sports Sections, and Club Operating Hours.

General Manager Mr. Russell Blagg Finance & Administration Manager Khun Tharakorn Bowornsujaritkul Membership Services Manager Khun Yuwadee Malakul Na Ayudhhya Food & Beverage Manager Khun Thongchai Lueamsai Sports Manager Khun Autcharee Leosirikul HR Manager Khun Theerapong Palakaprasith Facilities Manager Khun Chatchai Pachotikan

RBSC POLO CLUB MANAGEMENT Polo Club Manager Khun Benjaporn Thongsari Riding Manager Khun Karnaporn Romayanond Sports Manager Khun Jirasakdi Chomkhwan

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1 Henri Dunant Street, Bangkok 10330 Tel: 02-652-5000 (14 lines); 02-255-1420-7 Fax: 02-255-4158

18 Soi Sanam Klee (Polo) Wireless Road, Bangkok Tel: 02-252-6731 (10 lines) Fax: 02-253-5389

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Dear Members, Horse race meetings at the RBSC are a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Bangkok. If you have not been for a while then do come along and enjoy a day at the races with friends.

Horse racing has been associated with the Club since its foundation in 1901. Indeed the Club’s Royal Charter makes reference to that close connection and over the years the RBSC has benefitted handsomely from racing. However in recent times the number of race goers has dwindled and it has become harder for Racing Committees to keep the losses to an acceptable level and to find support for the necessary investments needed to sustain racing at the RBSC. With the above in mind, I jumped at the chance to meet Mr. Fred Done for a drink at the Winning Post early in January. Fred visits Thailand each January and is the owner of a very successful bookmaking company in the UK called BetFred. He also recently purchased the Tote system in the UK from the government and owns a number of race courses among his many businesses. Fred started with one betting shop in the UK in 1967 and now has over 1,350 shops. No doubt he is one of the most knowledgeable men in the horse racing world.

I asked him if he thought racing could survive in Bangkok long term. First he said that things here appeared a little like they were back in England fifty years ago before off track betting was legalised. Back then the gambling industry was poorly regulated, in the hands of underground bookmakers and nobody but those closest to the action made any money. Things quickly changed after that as the government later taxed profit rather than turnover, meaning more revenues for the government as well as for charity and the emphasis on horse racing as a recreational day out.

Horse racing, Fred admitted, has to work ever harder to compete with football and all sorts of other events that people can now bet on in countries where gambling is legalised.

Racing can still play a role if a modern Tote system offers the chance for big wins. He suggested the most popular wager was an accumulator place bet on all races for one meeting that pays out to the person who can successfully pick a horse to finish in

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The Chairman with Koh Mr. Saxman at the RBSC New Year’s Eve Party one of the first three places for every race that day. If there is no winner at one meeting the bet rolls over to the next. Up to 65% of all bets placed with the Tote in the UK go onto this roll up bet as it gives average punters the chance for a “life changing” pay out. If there is no winner one week and the pool rolls over, then attendance and turnover at the following meetings, when the prize pool expands, is far higher than normal.

He ended the discussion by saying that in his view charity should always be a major beneficiary of any changes to the gambling scene in any country. He thought the RBSC might have a chance to lead the way in re-establishing horse racing in Thailand to be on a par with other major horse racing centres around the world.

And he wished us the best of luck!

Nigel Oakins Chairman

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GM’S PERSPECTIVE Dear Members, The Children’s Christmas Party held on Saturday, 19th December 2015 at the RBSC Polo Club goes from strength to strength each year with over 1,000 Members and their guests attending and enjoying the growing number of attractions and activities. The event offers a great atmosphere and is becoming one of the Club’s firm favourites in the entertainment calendar.

The last minute rush for tickets for the New Year’s Eve 2016 event did not disappoint Members, family and friends with Koh Sax and Analogue continuing to be popular choices for the marvelous entertainment they provided up to the countdown and beyond. The event was a fitting way to see in 2016.

Management are currently undertaking Membership satisfaction surveys for the RBSC Barbershop, located on the 2nd Floor of the RSC Building, and the Sport Shop located on the Mezzanine Floor of the RSC Building. These surveys will close at 6pm on Wednesday, 2nd March 2016. In addition, we are also undertaking surveys for the RBSC Polo Club Beauty Salon and Barbershop located on the ground floor.

These surveys will close at 6pm on Tuesday, 8th March 2016.

We would like to encourage your feedback by completion and return of the survey forms which are being sent to Members with their monthly statement. The forms are also available at Membership Services and via email to your registered account for online completion.

Finally, I hope you and your families had a refreshing seasonal break and I look forward to seeing you around the Clubs during the year ahead.

Russell Blagg General Manager

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Bulletin Board

Our Survey Says…

As the contracts of the Sports Shop at the M Floor, and the Barber Shop at the 2nd Floor of the RSC building both expire in July 2016, the Club will be conducting a survey from Monday 18th January to Wednesday 2nd March 2016, in order to assess Members’ satisfaction with the service provided by the current operators.

All Members are eligible to participate in this survey and can receive survey forms by the following channels:

1. From the Membership Office and Information Counter on presentation of Membership Card.

2. As an attachment to the Bank Statement dated 19th January 2016.

Completed forms may be returned to the Membership Office or Information Counter, or by facsimile No. 02-255-4158

3. The Online version of the survey will be sent to Members’ email address.

The Survey will close at 6 pm on Wednesday, 2nd March 2016.

Management appreciates your participation.

The RBSC Management 11th January 2016

RACING OPERATIONS RESULTS in December 2015

Total Revenues Before Expenses & Taxes Total Revenues Before Other Expenses Total Other Expenses Net Surplus / (Loss) From Racing Operations Guaranteed Donation to Charity Allocated Costs to Racing Total Surplus / (Loss) after Cost Allocation No. of Race Goers

Physical Fitness AGM Interested Members are kindly reminded that the AGM of the RBSC Physical Fitness Section will take place at 12 noon on Tuesday, 23rd February at the Sports Café at the RSC Building.

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20/12/2015

40,442,706

37,703,451

6,074,460

5,743,316

7,069,202

5,429,317

(994,742)

313,999

100,000

100,000

487,983

487,983

(1,582,725)

(273,984)

6,469

5,214

THE 2016 RBSC INTERNATIONAL SOCCER 7’S BY CHANG Join us for all the action over 27-28 February 2016 at the RBSC Polo Club Grounds.

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RBSC FINANCIAL SUMMARY A summary of key information from the Club’s Management Accounts for the first quarter of the current financial year (2015/16), compared with the first quarter of the previous financial year (2014/15), is presented below:

THE RBSC AND RBSC POLO CLUB CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES First Quarter (Q1) - 1st August to 31st October Baht Million

2015/16

2014/15

% Change

7.9 23.6 75.9 6.6 23.3 1.6

8.8 23.7 75.5 7.1 22.6 1.6

-10.2% -0.4% 0.5% -7.0% 3.1% 0.0%

138.9

139.3

-0.3%

9.7 25.2

10.4 26.6

6.7% 5.3%

57.6 35.6 13.2 12.7

55.1 36.2 13.1 13.6

-4.5% 1.7% -0.8% 6.6%

154.0

155.0

0.6%

(1.8) (1.6) (11.7)

(1.6) (2.9) (11.2)

-12.5% 44.8% -4.5%

(15.1)

(15.7)

3.8%

ENTRANCE FEES

74.8

86.1

-13.1%

INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN RESERVES

59.7

70.4

-15.2%

REVENUES Racing Food and Beverage Monthly Subscriptions Sports income Interest Concessionaires and Other Total Revenues EXPENSES Racing Food and Beverage Membership, Sports, General & Admin:

Staff costs

General expenses Rent Depreciation Total Expenses OPERATING SURPLUS/(SHORTFALL) Racing Food and Beverage Membership, Sports, General and Admin Total Operating Surplus/(Shortfall)

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RECENT EVENTS

Christmas Carnival

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Santa visited the RBSC Polo Club on the afternoon of Saturday, 19th December 2015 for the annual Children’s Christmas Party. The jolly fellow in red handed out gifts and seasonal cheer to RBSC youngsters, who also took advantage of a host of slides, rides, and bouncy attractions on which to burn off energy. Older kids tackled the challenges of a rock-climbing wall, while smaller children particularly enjoyed face painting and drawing, and the pony rides. Guests old and young alike were treated to musical entertainment throughout the afternoon by Lorna & Friends, and a day of festive family fun was rounded off with a mesmerizing magic show. The Club would like to thank event sponsors Bangkok Hospital, Est Cola, Siam Park City, Nok Air, and See Fah for their kind support.

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Rhythms of the Garden

Members and their families took advantage of the cool weather in early January to enjoy an al fresco evening of refreshments and live music. The Jazz in the Garden event held in the grounds at RBSC Polo Club on Saturday, 9th January 2016 kicked off with a performance by Blue Sapphires band and live music continued throughout the night courtesy of the Chalermraj Big Band. The Entertainment Committee would like to thank Thai Beverage Company Limited, Bumrungrad International, Central Marketing Group, and See Fah for their kind sponsorship of the event.

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Special Music by ‘The Isn’t’

General Committee: Khun Saeng Meenijacin, Mr. Anil Tanwani, Khun Chawalit Chanarat

Khun Kittipong Decha-umphai and guests

Isn’t It Good to be Back The first Special Club Night event of the year was held at the RBSC Air Conditioned Bar on the evening of Saturday, 16th January 2016.

The gathering featured live music by The Isn’t band who entertained Members with a medley of classic pop, rock and folk hits from the 1970s. There was no Lucky Draw this time around but the Entertainment Committee would like to thank sponsor Beer Chang for their kind support of the event.

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Happy New Year 2016!

RBSC Members, their families, friends and guests joined members of the General Committee to ring in the New Year at the RBSC on the evening of Thursday, 31st December 2015. An undoubted highlight of this much-anticipated night of celebration was the live musical entertainment, which began with the popular Analog Band. They were followed by local heroes Koh Mr. Saxman and Tee from The Voice Thailand, who were later joined by accomplished singer Rose Sirinthip.

Then glasses were charged and toasts made as the countdown to midnight began. A volley of fireworks heralded the New Year and once the excitement had died down, the Lucky Draw was held. Top prizes this year included round-trip tickets for two to London on Egypt Air, a return flight to Europe on Oman Air; a pair of return flight to Surat Thani with Nok Air, and complimentary 2-night stays at DVaree Hotels and Resorts outlets at Hua Hin and Jomptien Beach, Pattaya. The General Committee would like to thank these sponsors, and event sponsors Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, Thai Namthip Limited and Areeya Property, for their valued support.

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The Second RBSC Junior Grass Court Championships: A New Era Begins Over the weekend of the 19th-20th December 2015, the Tennis Section successfully staged the Second RBSC Junior Grass Court Championships at the Center Courts.

This second edition of the event aimed at allowing junior players more opportunities to compete on grass courts.

The RBSC has world-class grass court facilities, which bolster the all-round abilities of the juniors to compete on different surfaces.

Given the success of the inaugural Junior Grass Court Championships last year, the event attracted even more participants, both boys and girls, totaling almost fifty juniors across all age groups (6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 years old). The competition was played in a spirit of good sportsmanship with respect for the traditions of tennis, which after all originated on grass.

The Tennis Committee decided to hold the Championships in December this year to take advantage of cool, dry weather perfect for grass court tennis. In the midst of the holiday season, the Committee also invited the children’s choir from the Supanimitr (World Vision) Foundation for underprivileged children to come and serenade spectators with favourite Christmas Carols during the lunch break on the Saturday.

Another highlight was a visit from Santa Claus and his favourite elf, who gave out presents to the children’s choir and lucky draw goodies to RBSC juniors. Most importantly, the event raised donations of more than 20,000 Baht for the Supanimitr Foundation. The Tennis Committee feels that it is important to assist those in need, and there is no better time to do this than during the season of giving. Special thanks must go to the Ladies Tennis Subcommittee, the members of which were instrumental in helping to organize the event’s Christmas theme and the related fun activities.

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The level of play of the juniors was exceptionally high, causing one Tennis Committee member to remark that he could “Clearly see the vast improvements our juniors have made since last year’s Junior Grass Court Championships, both in terms of performance and tactics on grass.” It is no surprise that many of the RBSC juniors are excelling in nationally-organized junior tournaments, and several are highly-ranked in the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand’s official rankings. The addition of the grass court tournament can only add to their overall tennis acumen.

The crowd participation was tremendous. Parents, family and friends, as well as grandparents, came to cheer on the young players, and it was unanimous that holding the RBSC Junior Grass Court Championships in December before Christmas was a perfect combination, and should be continued as an annual tradition to celebrate our club’s juniors, our unique grass court facilities, and the spirit of giving during Christmas and New Year. Tennis at Xmas is here to stay!

RBSC Tennis Committee 23 December 2015

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Supich and Pathomrat Win 2015 Club Squash Doubles Title

Hong Kong Squash Interport

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The annual RBSC Squash Doubles Championship was played over the 4th, 11th, and 25th of November 2015 at the Club’s jumbo doubles court. A popular tournament, this year the title went to the pairing of Supich Ansvananda and Pathomrat Sirisab, who triumphed over runners-up Chatchawin Tangjaitrong and Suthirat Vanasrisawasd in the final match.

Members of the RBSC Squash Section travelled to Hong Kong on Friday, 4th December 2015 to take on Hong Kong Football Club in an Interport match. Despite competitive score lines in the individual rubbers, and a valiant effort by the RBSC players, on this occasion the Hong Kong players capitalized on home court advantage and won all five matches. The hosts were gracious in victory however, and treated the RBSC contingent to convivial post-match refreshments.

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The RBSC’s young male and female squash players took to the Club’s courts on Saturday, 26th December 2015 to contest the annual Youth U-21 Tournament. The youngsters were split into two divisions and following a series of competitive matches played to a very high standard, Division 1 was won by Phanawat Ayanaputra with Chanatip Hatachote runner-up, while honours in Division 2 went to winner Abbas Abdullah with Walitpol Klinsuntorn as runner-up. After the matches refreshments were served and trophies presented by leading Club player and Squash Section chairman Chatchawin Tangjaitrong.

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RBSC Wins Ruby Friendly A team of RBSC rugby players took on a Bangkok Japanese side in a traditional match played under the floodlights at the Club on the evening of Saturday, 19th December 2015. The action was fast and free-flowing which made for a high scoring encounter. In the end, the home side had a little too much in the tank for the visitors and ran out winners by 42 points to 22.

Following the action, refreshments were taken at the Winning Post with Japanese Ambassador to Thailand, H.E. Shiro Sadoshima on hand to present the trophy to the winning captain.

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Lawn Bowls Section Hosts Triangular Tournament and Interport Matches

The RBSC’s lawn bowls players enjoyed a long weekend of action on the RBSC Polo Club green as they welcomed sides from Singapore Cricket Club (SCC) and Kowloon Bowling Green Club (KBGC) for both Interport matches and a Triangular Tournament over 18th-20th December 2015. The bowling got underway on the afternoon of Friday 18th with an Interport match against KBGC. The RBSC players found form to win on 4 of the 6 rinks and take the match by 108 shots to

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78. The following day the hosts and KBGC were joined by SCC bowlers for the Triangular Tournament. Once again, the home side dominated proceedings, beating SCC by 137 shots to 71 and KBGC by 109 shots to 72 to win the tournament. The bowlers from Kowloon secured the runners-up spot with a win over SCC. The RBSC players then made it a clean sweep on the Sunday by winning the concluding Interport match against SCC by 102 shots to 78.

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Cricketers Contest the Marshall Trophy The RBSC Cricket Section hosted a side from the British Club on Sunday, 13th December 2015 for a limited overs match for the Marshall Trophy. Played annually, this was the 53rd instalment of the traditional competition. RBSC Captain Pradeep Gulati won the toss and elected to bat first. His side posted a score of 172 for 8 wickets in their allotted 22 overs, with Jayeshkumar Bhudhara and Rakesh Sodhia top scoring with 32 runs and 30 runs respectively. Despite the best efforts of RBSC bowlers Ravi Shegal, Rakesh Sodia and Ashish Padhi who were all amongst the wickets, the visiting batsmen responded well and were able to overhaul the RBSC total in 20 overs. Following the match the players enjoyed refreshments and the trophy was presented to the winning captain.

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RBSC Hosts 4th T-10 Cricket Tournament One of the biggest events in the RBSC cricket calendar, the RBSC T-10 Tournament, was played at the Club over the weekend of the 19th and 20th of December 2015. This was the 4th staging of the annual tournament and this year 6 teams took part including RBSC, Southerners, Bangkok Cricket Club, the British Club, BFF – Best Friends Forever, and Kerlala Cricket Club. In the Cup competition final Bangkok Cricket Club beat hosts RBSC to win the trophy, while Kerala beat Southerners to win the Bowl competition.

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2015 Tennis Mixed Doubles Inter-Club The 16th Mixed Doubles Inter-Club Team Tennis Tournament was held on Thursday, 10th December 2015 at the hard courts at Bangkok Patana International School. Eight teams, including squads from both the RBSC and the Polo Club, participated in the tournament and the standard of tennis was very high, with a clutch of talented players on each team. Following a round robin of highly enjoyable doubles rubbers, the three teams that placed in the top positions were: 1st place 2nd place 3rd place

Silom Club RBSC Polo Club RBSC

The tournament was once again a great success and thanks go to players, organizers and supporters alike.

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Rotary Mini Marathon

On Sunday, December 27th, 2015, RBSC Polo Club Jogging members joined the 2015 Walk & Run to End Polio event, which was held at Suan Luang Rama IX Park.

This charity event was organized by Rotary International, District 3350, to raise funds for the campaign to fight polio in Thailand. In all, some 3,000 people participated in the 3km walk and 11km run.

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DanceSport Steps to a Latin Beat

The DanceSport Committee has pulled off something of a coup in recent weeks, securing the services of dance guru Uapan Snidvongs to teach the Latin disciplines that make up half the ballroom dance canon. Since mid-January, Uapan and two colleagues have been offering instruction in the arts of the rumba, cha-cha-cha, jive, paso doble, and samba at Latin Dance classes held every Tuesday (2-4pm) and Friday (5-7pm & 7-9pm).

Involved in dance from an early age, Uapan began teaching at his parents’ dance school in Bangkok when he was just 15. He also studied choreography and dance psychology at academies in the UK and trained under 15time world Latin dance champion Donnie Burns MBE.

they may be tailored to groups of 12 split into beginner and intermediate levels. All are most welcome. Single dancers or couples, it doesn’t matter whether you are just starting out and want to learn the basic Latin steps, or you already have some dance experience and want to polish your moves. Join us and have some healthy fun.”

As Uapan himself says, “Dance keeps you young and beautiful. As a form of exercise it improves core strength, physical coordination and body posture. It is also a great way to relieve stress and it helps to improve mental agility in the old and young alike. Everyone should dance!”

A competitive international dancer in his youth and a former Asian and Thailand professional Latin champion, today Uapan is a World Dance Council licensed instructor and an executive adjudicator at world championship level.

He has worked as chief choreographer for Dancing With The Stars (Thailand) and coached a number of competitive dance champions, including current Amateur Open Latin champion Tony Lufrano, and former world Latin junior champion Puttipong Saharifa, both of whom have been assisting with the DanceSport classes at the RBSC. “We are very fortunate to have Uapan as an instructor,” says DanceSport Committee member Panja Senadisai.

“His experience at the top of the local and international worlds of dance is vast and he is an accomplished teacher.

His classes are a fantastic opportunity for dance enthusiasts of all ages and ability to learn from the best. The classes are unlimited for now but depending on future demand

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The Latin Dance Classes are held at the RBSC Dance Studio at the 4th floor of the RSC Building every Tuesday (2-4pm) and Friday (5-7pm; 7-9pm).

Please contact 02-652-5000 Ext. 312 for more information.

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Fight Club On Wednesday, 23rd December 2015 members of the RBSC Martial Arts Section enjoyed an outing to Rajadamnern Thai Boxing Stadium, where they joined fight fans from around the country in celebration of the stadium’s 70 years of entertaining the Thai people.

The auditorium itself was packed on the night but the RBSC contingent were treated to VIP seating on the second floor, courtesy of welcoming owners Khun Chalermpong Cheosakul and Khun Jit Cheosakul. It was a great evening of close quarter Muay Thai action provided by the best fighters from across Thailand. The spectators witnessed a spectacle of 8 matches, which began with beautiful and educational pre-match rituals and ended, in some cases, with fierce knockouts!

The trip was a memorable and entertaining experience for the Section’s members, who got to witness and admire not only the country’s famous national sport but also a slice of Thai heritage known around the world.

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Riding a Wave of Wellbeing

By Orapak Suwanapakdee

I come from a family that once kept many horses on our farm. I have always loved horses and been fascinated with riding. So it may sound strange when I say that I only started horse riding properly around a year ago. This is because as a young girl I was discouraged from getting into the saddle by my parents – “too dangerous…not lady-like” etc.

Thankfully, today families are much more open to young girls and boys riding.

Early last year, following lasik surgery for nearsightedness and a new prescription for contact lenses (because riding with glasses is awkward), I was determined to try the sport at the RBSC Polo Club. Like most first timers, I was a little apprehensive to begin with but I fell in love with riding during my first lesson and I was determined to improve.

Having studied concepts of leadership during my doctoral research, the nature of the relationship between horse and rider – the dynamics of the influence of the rider and the trust and confidence of the horse – really interested me, as did the leadership attributes that riding gave to individuals outside the riding ring. It is no coincidence that horse riders tend to be confident, ambitious, and decisive individuals but also people possessed of a caring nature… an ideal combination in a leader.

Author Orapak Suwanapakdee, here on Eaglehill Nama, has been riding for a little over a year.

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Horse riding is a mixture of physical and mental discipline. Even if you have the right focus, if you don’t practice enough you won’t develop the right techniques and muscles to control your rhythm on the horse and the animal’s movements. Equally, proper physical technique in the saddle is all well and good but a rider must also be mentally tuned in to his or her mount, understanding the horse’s likes and dislikes, its capabilities and limitations. To strike the right balance is to successfully lead a horse, melding rider and mount into a cohesive unit.

An affinity for your horse is also very important. Just as you need to exercise cooperation and compromise at the office with colleagues or at home with family, the ability to empathise with your horse is critical to forming a good working relationship. The deep bond between horse and rider helps to

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Weimin in competition riding Nicolas. mitigate against unforeseen circumstance, such as sudden loud noises which could ‘spook’ the horse, or those occasions when the horse might be ill and simply needs comforting.

Interested to see if others feel as I do, I asked a few of the regular riding members at the RBSC Polo Club for their views on the sport.

Sirapongse Kancvalskul has been learning the art of show jumping since he was 9 years old. Now 18, Weimin as he prefers to be called, has spent the past few years perfecting his riding skills at the Club. His dedicated approach to riding and the life lessons he takes from the sport – including the ability to make critical decisions, a sense of responsibility, and a caring attitude – hint at his future as a leader of his generation.

“I agree that riding is as much a thinking sport as a physical one,” he says. “For instance, before jumping I have to plan my way around the course and analyse the fences, always bearing in mind the disposition of the horse I’ll be riding. This is important because as with people, each horse is different. You have to know and appreciate the temperament of every horse you ride, which is why getting on a new horse for the first time is such an exciting challenge. It is very satisfying when you reach the point where you know a new horse’s true character and he understands what you want him to do and you begin to work in unison as a pair. To lead a horse properly, you must understand his nature.”

“When I do fall off the horse, which happens once in a while, I always analyse why I fell and I never blame the horse! Riding is a bit like driving a car. Both have elements of danger but if you have trained well then you have the necessary self-control and the risks are minimized. In fact, I’ll bet driving a car is more dangerous than riding a horse and a car won’t love you back like a horse will. I love the sport,” Weimin says. “It has taught me confidence and self-discipline, not just in the riding arena but in life generally.”

The popular equestrian saying goes that if you fall off a horse, the best thing to do is get straight back on. It is a sentiment that Weimin and Kanitha-Viriya T. Suwan can

Weimin and proud mum, Suparp Kancvalskul

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has different characteristics and emotional needs. Some need to learn patience; others need their confidence building up, and so on. Just like kids, horses need to be told when they do something wrong but also need to be rewarded when they do something right. You have to form a bond with child or horse because ultimately the best way to progress is through teamwork and partnership,” she explains.

“Communication is key to this partnership, not just between rider and mount but also between rider and groom. The grooms care for the horses you ride and they know a great deal about the character of each horse they look after – which one is lazy and needs encouragement, and which one is high-spirited and requires a firmer hand.

Grooms help you to cement your partnership with individual horses,” Chompoo says. “Whether you aspire to take part in show jumping or dressage competitions, or simply want to be able to ride competently for the sheer enjoyment of it, the equestrian disciplines offer a fantastic way to build core body strength, hone mental agility, and develop confidence and a sense of responsibility, particularly in youngsters.”

Experienced rider Chompoo T. Suwan and Doutzen

appreciate. Kanitha-Viriya, or Chompoo, started riding at 11 years old but at 28 almost gave up the sport entirely following an incident at a club in Pattaya. Thankfully, as an experienced rider, she climbed back into the saddle and some 10 years later is often seen at the RBSC Polo Club honing her horse handling skills.

An accomplished business woman with her own publishing company, Chompoo also finds time to organize “SelfDiscovery Camps” at which virtue and meditation are taught to young children, and she likens learning to ride to the teaching of her human charges. “As with instructing children in life, which is all about give and take, to become a successful rider you have to know how to give and take with a horse. In both cases you’re dealing with sentient beings, each of which

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The therapeutic qualities of the sport – the cathartic nature of riding – is certainly embodied in Club rider Kantawat Pongsak. Known as Nong Point, the 24 year old was born with Cerebral Palsy but began riding when he was 17. As a young child he struggled with physical motor-skills because of a curvature of the spine and had difficulties with the use of his hands and fingers. However, his doting parents, Adisak and Orapan Pongsak, organised piano lessons for him, which improved his manual dexterity, and then (with the approval of his doctor) they suggested Nong Point take riding lessons as a way of improving his posture and boosting his confidence.

“The change in Nong Point has been remarkable,” says RBSC Polo Club Riding Manager Karnaporn Romayanond. “In the 7 years he has been riding I have seen him go from being a special needs child who couldn’t sit straight on the horse to a significantly more confident young man with a good upright posture, good balance, and better control of his muscles. He is also much more in control of his movements when not riding.

But the benefits aren’t only physical. Horses are nonjudgemental, they really only want to please, and Nong Point has formed relationships with our gentle horses that have helped him to gradually become more peaceful within himself and to stay focused.”

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As I discovered when I took up riding last year, Karnaporn and her colleagues at the RBSC Polo Club’s Riding Section are super helpful at getting beginners started. Not only will they assess you for your riding level, they will also recommend various horses and tutelage schedules, and even help with necessary equipment. Their enthusiasm for all things equestrian, plus the fervour and encouragement of the riding fraternity at the Club and the obvious wideranging benefits horse riding promotes both inside and outside of the riding ring, will make you wonder why you took so long to mount up!

Nong Point with proud parents Adisak and Orapan Pongsak physical improvements but also the greater degree of independence he has achieved since he began riding, and the enjoyment he derives when up in the saddle.

Karnaporn herself remembers being put on a pony for the first time during a visit to Hua Hin when she was only 3 and falling in love immediately with horses. Although she graduated in Food Science, she opted to work in jobs involving horses and has been a Racing Manager, Stud Book Manager, and now Riding Manager. “For me, riding is a way of life,” she says. “I firmly believe that over and above the obvious physical benefits, riding teaches you to be kind and compassionate, to face up to responsibilities, to persevere and work as a team.”

Her recommended age for youngsters to take up the sport is 8, although she adds, “You can start at a younger age – we accept 5-6 year olds – but it depends on their basic body strength, physical coordination and ability to concentrate. Our instructors know how to modify their teaching techniques for very young children.”

Riding Manager Karnaporn Romayanond with Alex.

Members interested in learning more about riding please contact the RBSC Polo Club’s Horse Riding Department at 0-2252-6731 ext 172 & 173.

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CLUB CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2016 SUN

MON Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am

TUE 1

WED 2

Soccer Chang League

Bridge Ladies’ Pairs 9:30am

THU 3

Bridge Ladies’ Invitational 9:30am

FRI 4

Bridge Swiss Team of Four 7pm

Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am

SAT 5

Soccer Chang League

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Golf Club Championship, Senior Club Championship & RBSC Chairman’s Cup (Qualifying Round) Club Night @ RBSC Air Bar 7:30pm Soccer Manit Sridaranop Cup 2pm

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Golf Club Championship, Senior Club Championship & RBSC Chairman’s Cup (Qualifying Round)

Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am

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Bridge Ladies’ Pairs 9:30am

10

Bridge Ladies’ Invitational 9:30am

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Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am

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Soccer Practice 4pm

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Bridge Open Pairs 1:30pm

Ladies’ Golf HM Queen Rambhai Barni Cup (First round) 8:30am

Soccer Chang League

Soccer Practice 4pm

Racing 12:30pm

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Ladies’ Golf HM Queen Rambhai Barni Cup (Qualifying round) 8:30am

Ladies Tennis vs British Club 3:30pm

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Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am

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Golf Club Championship, Senior Club Championship & RBSC Chairman’s Cup (1st Round) Special Club Night @ RBSC Air Bar 7:30pm

Soccer Chang League

Soccer Manit Sridaranop Cup 2pm

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Ladies’ Golf HM Queen Rambhai Barni Cup (Second round) 8:30am

Bridge Ladies’ Pairs 9:30am

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Bridge Open Pairs 1:30pm

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Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am

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Ladies’ Golf HM Queen Rambhai Barni Cup (Semi-final round) 8:30am

Soccer Chang League Bridge Ladies’ Invitational 9:30am

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Golf Club Championship, Senior Club Championship & RBSC Chairman’s Cup (Quarter Final Round) Club Night @ RBSC Air Bar 7:30pm

Soccer Chang League

Soccer Chuensuwan Cup 2pm Jogging Family Fun Run & Walk and Jazz 4pm

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Golf Club Championship, Senior Club Championship & RBSC Chairman’s Cup (Semi Final Round) Soccer Manit Sridaranop Cup 2pm

Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am

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Ladies’ Golf HM Queen Rambhai Barni Cup (Final round) 8:30am Physical Fitness AGM @Sports Café 12pm

Office Closed Makha Bucha Day

Soccer Chang League Bridge Ladies’ Invitational 9:30am

Bridge Ladies’ Pairs 9:30am Chill Night @ RBSC Polo Club 7:30pm

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Soccer Chang League Jogging AGM

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Golf Club Championship, Senior Club Championship & R BSC Chairman’s Cup (Final Round) Club Night @ RBSC Air Bar 7:30pm

Qi-Gong AGM

Tennis Ladies’ Inter Club Team Tennis Tournament @ grass court 8am

Ballroom Dance @Henri Dunant Hall 6pm

Soccer Soccer 7’s 8am Racing 12:30pm Soccer Soccer 7’s 8am

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HOME INTERPORT Nail-Biting Finish to HKGC Match

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TITLE-CHASING Ladies Contest Club Championship and RBSC Cup

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Dear Golfing Members,

Following on from the end of last year, we have experienced variable weather which has impacted our golf course maintenance plans and hence the condition of the course is not as we expected it to be at this time of year. However, the Golf Committee can assure all golfing members that the maintenance teams are continuing to work hard to get the course back to its best condition.

The Golf Committee would like to thank members who participated in the exciting home Interport competition against HKGC and also to those who turned out for the Krungthep Kreeta Intraport competition in January. We had a bumper team for this popular fixture. The Committee also takes this opportunity to congratulate the golfers who took part in the H.E. Pote Sarasin Trophy, Super Senior and Great Senior Competition, especially the flight winners Khun Khamrob Thirakaosal, Dr. Somphob Intaraprasong, and Mr. Ian Mclean, all of who played some great golf during the tournament.

As the Club Championship, Senior Club Championship and RBSC Chairman’s Cup get underway this month, the Committee wish all participants a successful competition and may the best golfer win!

Finally, the Committee would like to invite members to participate in the upcoming home Interport with SICC next month. There is a long tradition of friendship and sporting rivalry between the two clubs and we hope that continues on Saturday, 5th March 2016.

Above all, we wish you good health and enjoy golfing at RBSC.

Dr. Rattachat Mongkolnavin Captain of Golf RBSC

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From L-R: Dr. Rattachat Khun Soratat Dr. Tonphong Dr. Ketchayong Khun Supasith Khun Pracha Khun Pulrit Mr. Suvir Khun Vichai Khun Pimuk

Mongkolnavin Rojanasoonthon Kaewkongka Skowratananont Sima-Aree Sivasiamphai Praneeprachachon Sachdev Srisakulyanon Simaroj

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Thrilling Interport Ends in a Tie Hong Kong Golf Club visited the RBSC on Saturday, 9th January 2016 for the annual Home Interport. This one day event usually sees the highest number of visitors of any of the Interports and this year was no different. A party of 50 Hong Kong Golf Club members made the trip to Bangkok. Most of the visitors played one or two rounds before coming to the RBSC and the preparation showed in the result. In a nail biting finish which went down to the last match, the two teams tied with a score of 25 to 25. The weather was excellent and after the match the two teams went to the Winning Post for dinner, entertainment and prize giving. As is traditional in the case of a tie, the current holders keep the trophy until the next meeting so HKGC carried the trophy back to Hong Kong. The RBSC was very fortunate to have seven former golf captains taking part, highlighting the friendship between the two clubs.

R: Mr. Suvir Sachdev

RBSC: Khun Thong Laoboonmee, Khun Norarit Komalarajun

Khun Supasith Sima-aree

Khun Anan Ahandrik

Mr. Roy Barrett

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Dr. Somphob Intaraprasong

RBSC: Khun Boon Chaya, Khun Decha Metprapha

Mr. Gregory M. Wongt

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Khun Keree Chaichanawong

Khun Chai Sophonpanich

Khun Surin Banyatpiyaphod

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RBSC: Khun Anun Ahandrik, Mr. Alex K.C. Au

RBSC: Mr.John Lenaghan, Mr. Ian G. Mclean

Mr. Peter Chan

Khun Bhumindr Harinsuit

Khun Thong Laoboonmee

RBSC: Khun Keswin Na Ranong, Khun Chalermpol Wongwaiwit

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LADIES GOLF CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE Dear Lady Golf Members, I trust you all had an enjoyable and restive seasonal break and are looking forward to the rigours of golf at the RBSC in 2016.

My ardent hope this year is to see our numbers increase out on the course. While our regular tournaments are important, and competitive golf has its place, at its heart golf is a great social game to be involved in, and it would be fantastic to see more of the female fraternity at the Club trying the sport for the sheer enjoyment of it. This applies particularly to the younger generation. The bulk of our active members are in the main over 40 years of age, and while we have a handful of girls learning to play golf at the Club, we are keen to encourage more young women to take up the sport so we can begin to close this age gap.

Irrespective of ability – and we are all amateurs – the game of golf represents a great personal challenge. Whether you are a beginner just learning the basic techniques or an experienced low handicap player, whether you are playing casual golf with friends or competing in a tournament, I believe the aim of the game is not necessarily to beat the person playing alongside you but to beat the course in front of you and the conditions you are playing in, and have fun while doing it! That is the real challenge of golf, and I hope more of our ladies rise to it in the year ahead.

See you on the course!

Netrnapis Tangtrongvattana Ladies’ Golf Captain

The RBSC Ladies’ Golf Committee 2015-2016 From L-R: Khun Rambha Bhoocha-oom Khun Sudjit Divari Khun Prim Jitcharoongphorn Khun Netrnapis Tangtrongvattana MRS. Fuyumi Watanabe

Khun Jittima Viboonlarp Khun Vipa Patanavanichkul

Upcoming Ladies Golf Events Tuesday, 9th February 2016

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Activities Hon. Treasurer Activities Captain Vice Captain/ Handicappers/ Competitions Hon. Secretary/ Activities Competitions

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Montatip and Sasitorn Win First Titles of 2016 The RBSC’s lady golfers were out in force over Wednesday, 13th – Friday, 15th January 2016 to contest this year’s Club Championship and the RBSC Cup, two of the most coveted titles on the golfing calendar. The weather was perfect for the competitions and in the Club Championship Montatip Chandra-Chamnong made hay while the sun shone to post rounds of 73, 67, and 70 for a winning aggregate score of 210. In doing so she added the Champion Golfer silverware to the Chairman’s Cup she won in 2014. Montatip was followed by runner-up and 2014 H.M. Queen Rambhai Cup winner Jittakarn Lamsam, who carded rounds of 71, 75, and 71 for 217 total. In the RBSC Cup, former Ladies’ Golf Captain and previous Mom Kobkaew Cup holder Sasitorn Chokwatana played consistently

L to R: Khun Netrnapis Tangtrongvattana, Khun Rungravee Mapaisansin, Khun Montatip Chandra-chamnong, Khun Sasitorn Chokwatana Mrs. Fuyumi Watanabe

L: Khun Netrnapis Tangtrongvattana R: Khun Sasitorn Chokwatana

L: Khun Netrnapis Tangtrongvattana R: Khun Montatip Chandra-Chamnong

L: Khun Sudachan Euarchukiatti R: Khun Porn-apha Taworntawat

L to R: Khun Jittima Viboonlarp, Mrs. Fuyumi Watanabe, Khun Chittima Kikuchi

to post two rounds of 81 and an aggregate score of 162.

She was matched by 2014 H.M. the Queen’s Birthday Cup holder Rungravee Mapaisansin, who also scored 162 following rounds of 85 and 77. However, Sasitorn lifted the 2016 RBSC Cup after winning an exciting sudden death play-off.

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L to R: Khun Sudachan Euarchukiatti, Khun Margaret Pamon-montri, Khun Netrnapis Tangtrongvattana, Khun Porn-apha Taworntawat

L to R: Khun Sasitorn Chokwatana, Khun Onchittra Veerasaksri, Khun Rungravee Mapaisansin, Khun Sunun Mahasandana

Khun Vevika Chotiros

Khun Jittakarn Lamsam

Khun Yuvarin Bongsadadt

L to R: Khun Yuvarin Bongsadadt, Khun Jetsuda Sitachitt, Dr. Yolvilai Sethabutra

Mrs. Fuyumi Watanabe

Khun Sasitorn Chokwatana

Khun Roommanee Wacharasindhu

Khun Roommanee Wacharasindhu

Khun Chindarat Kruavanichkit

L to R: Khun Busara Tanphiphat, Khun Suvimol Varoonthepruksa, Khun Sumana Na Ranong

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Khun Sumana Na Ranong

L to R: Khun Jittima Viboonlarp Mrs. Fuyumi Watanabe Khun Chittima Kikuchi

Khun Jittakarn Lamsam

Khun Chindarat Kruavanichkit

Khun Netrnapis Tangtrongvattana

Khun Porn-apha Taworntawat

Khun Sasitorn Chokwatanat

Khun Chittima Kikuchi

Khun Yuvarin Bongsadadt

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BACKSWING: Here you can see I have rotated my shoulders 90º while my hips have not turned very much. I have a nice gap between my knees.

A backswing is all about collecting power. You want to keep the lower body very quiet.

By quiet, I mean don’t turn your hips very much. Focus on turning your shoulders as much as you can. Try to get your left shoulder over your right foot while at the same time keeping your hips facing the ball. You can collect a lot of power doing this.

The downswing at first is about keeping that power and then about expelling that power. The downswing should be initiated with the same unwinding of the hips while at the same time not letting the shoulders unwind.

Doing this will help to retain the power you collected on your backswing.

Please study the photos so you get a good visual idea of what you should do.

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DOWNSWING: As my club is approaching the ball, my hips have unwound nicely while my shoulders are still somewhat parallel with the target line.

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RBSC Golf Results In 2015-2016 Section Ladies

Ladies

Date 15 Aug 15

Event

Chang Club Championship 2015

29 Aug 15 5-6 Sep 15

Home Intraport Match RBSC vs RTAF Captain’s Prize 2015

7 Sep 15

Pol. Gen. Chamras Cup

12 Sep 15 19 Sep 15

Home Intraport Match RBSC vs RTN Pibulsonggram Cup

10 Oct 15 19 Oct 15

Away Interport RBSC vs HKGC 2015 Golf Junior Tournament 2015 Golf Junior Tournament 2015 Golf Junior Tournament 2015

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24 Oct 15

Sweet Sixty Tournament

9 Nov 15

Ladies Golf Tournament Captain’s Prize 2015

28-29 Nov 15 H.M. The King’s Birthday Cup & RBSC Cup

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9 Jan 16 13-15 Jan 16 14-15 Jan 16 14-15 Jan 16 16 Jan 16

Home Interport Match RBSC vs RSC Christmas Competition 2015

Home Interport Match RBSC vs HKGC Club Championship

Flight A (H’C 0-12) Winner Runner-Up Flight B (H’C 13-18) Winner Runner-Up Winner Winner Runner-Up Winner Runner-Up Winner Low Gross Winners Low Net Winners Runners-Up Winner Winner (Under 10 Years old) Runner-Up Winner (10-12 Years old) Runner-Up Winner (13-15 Years old) Runner-Up Winner (Flight A 60-65 years) Runner-Up Winner (Flight B 66-70 years) Runner-Up Winner (Flight C 71-75 years) Runner-Up Winner (Flight D 76-80 years) Runner-Up Winner (Flight E Over 80 years) Runner-Up Winner (Diamond Age under 60) Runner-Up Winner (Silver Age 61-68) Runner-Up Winner (Gold Age 69 and over) Runner-Up Winner Runner-Up Winner Runner-Up Winner Flight Silver (Age under 60) Winner 1st Runner-Up 2nd Runner-Up Flight Gold (Age 61-68) Winner 1st Runner-Up 2nd Runner-Up Flight Platinum (Age 69 and over) Winner 1st Runner-Up 2nd Runner-Up

Winner Runner-Up RBSC Cup Winner Runner-Up Platinum Cup Winner Runner-Up H.E. Pote Sarasin Trophy (60-70 Years) Winner Runner-Up Pong Sarasin Trophy (70-75 Years) Winner Runner-up Pol. Gen. Pow Sarasin Cup (75 Years & Over) Winner Runner-Up

Winners Khun Prem Samritpricha (H’c 2) 37 Pts. Khun Poomhatai Svetasobhana (H’c 5) 33 Pts. Mr. Michael J. Baxter (H’c 14) 25 Pts. Khun Phontipa Intusut (H’c 14) 24 Pts. RTAF Khun Khanet Sudhinaraset H’C [14] 65-66 = 131 Khun Pimuk Simaroj H’C [ 6 ] 67-66 = 133 Khun Sudachan Euarchukiatti H’c [15] 38 Pts. Khun Chindarat Kruavanichkit H’c [6] 36 Pts. RTN Khun Soratat Rojanasoonthon Khun Nitichai Bhumithaworn Dr. Ketchayong Skowratananont Khun Sontipa Tipsanit Khun Poomhatai Svetasobhana Khun Parkpoom Svetasobhana HKGC Master Nattamon Kulnides Master Prachaya Kasemsup Master Pasit Iampongsai Master Pannawit Leelalumlert Master Nicolas Normann Master Nadoln Narongdej Khun Piya Thanakitamnuay Khun Decha Metprapha Khun Sathitphongse Lenavat Khun Prasart Mahagitsiri M.L. Vitya Chakrabandhu Mr. Jonathan W. Sill Mr. Ian G. Mclean Dr. Veerapong Sastarasadhit Pol. Gen. Pongamat Amatayakul Khun Norarit Komalarajun Khun Vevika Chotiros Khun Montira Wongtrakun Khun Jetsuda Sitachitt Khun Chariya Xanthavanij Khun Riam Namsap-Anan Khun Pojanee Kongsangchai Mr. Keith A Brooks Khun Poomipak Julmanichoti Khun Poomipak Julmanichoti Mr. Keith A Brooks RBSC Khun Ausanee Sosothikul Khun Chindarat Kruavanichkit Khun Montatip Chandra-Chamnong Khun Jittima Viboonlarp Khun Chariya Xanthavanij Khun Sida Schmidt Khun Chittima Kikuchi Khun Sutarn Dej-Udom Khun Riam Namsap-Anan Match Tied Montatip Chandra-Chamnong Jittakarn Lamsam Sasitorn Chokwatana Rungravee Mapaisansin Yuvarin Bongsadadt Fuyumi Watanabe Khamrob Thirakaosal Piyabutra Vasudhara Dr. Somphob Intaraprasong Mr. Jonathan W. Sill Mr. Ian G. Mclean Patipan Boonyapraphatsorn

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FARE FUSION Highlight dishes on the RBSC menu this month take fusion cooking to new heights, with the flavours of the East and West combining to delight the palate.

Redolent of the Mediterranean but prepared with an Asian twist is Feta cheese mousse with Thai ginger crisps. Creamy, tangy, and bursting with flavour, it is further enhanced by Granny Smith marmalade, and basil essence. The mĂŠlange of textures in the dish are as satisfying as its great taste. Equally pleasing is fish and crab meat cakes with coriander aioli. The cakes are served with fresh cucumber fennel relish and hearty potato gratin, both natural pairings with fish.

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A simple but gratifyingly healthy offering is spiced roasted chicken breast with stewed Garbanzo beans, and from the sea comes grilled salmon and green tea noodles enlivened with a rich teriyaki reduction. Soft shell crabs are a local favourite, and the RBSC’s chilli kaffir lime battered soft shell crab, served with waffle potato, fresh salad and spicy tamarin dip, is sure to delight.

To finish off, try one of the two great strawberry-based Dessert of the Month offerings. As a nod to the month of love, why not share a plate of the deliciously light rainbow crepe with strawberry sauce, and follow it up with a serving of strawberry and passion fruit Bavarois?

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Spiced roasted chicken breast with Garbanzo beans

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Grilled salmon and green tea noodles with teriyaki reduction

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Feta cheese mousse with Thai ginger lavash crisps

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Sliced & Diced A delicious Japanese sashimi offering awaits on the Recommended menu at the RBSC Polo Club. It combines fine ingredients fresh from the sea and healthy vegetables. The perfect starter to a meal or a healthy light snack in its own right, the sashimi plate features beautiful slices of succulent salmon and tuna, and chunks of crab meat served with crisp vegetables on the side. The fish is off-set by spicy wasabi sauce and a tangy soy sauce dip.

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Follow with one or two of the toothsome dishes on the special Chinese Food menu. Favourites include comfort dishes such as fish maw and crab meat with shiitake mushroom in brown sauce, and hearty serving of honey-baked pork ribs.

Also deeply satisfying is pan-fried salmon in oyster sauce, which pairs well with a dish of stir-fried shrimp and chicken with five grain cereal. Finish off a delightful Asian meal with a portion of delicate taro pudding with ginko.

Of course, if you have a sweet tooth and fancy something to go with afternoon tea, then you’ll love the sweet and tasty desserts on promotion this month. They include traditional zesty fruit cake, wonderfully sticky toffee cake, and tempting Bael fruit cake. And as the year heats up, you might want to cool down and quench your thirst with one of the refreshing and healthy lime sodas on the drinks menu.

Combinations include strawberry and lime, watermelon and lime, and lychee and lime.

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Available at the Air Conditioned Bar, Dining Room, and Coffee Shop at RBSC Polo Club until 15th March 2016. Call T: 02-2526731 ext.261 for more information.

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directory

RBSC ORDINARY MEMBERS - ELECTED IN DECEMBER 2015

Khun Anuj Lohia Proposer : Mr. Aloke Lohia Seconder : Mr. Gaurav Sehgal

Khun Chanon Puttaree Proposer : Khun Chaiyasak Puttaree Seconder : Khun Kittipong Decha-umphai

Khun Jiras Pulsirivong Proposer : Khun Sanit Ratanavadi Seconder : Mr. James Richard Amatavivadhana

Khun Napat Srisangnam Proposer : Prof. Dr. Udomsil Srisangnam Seconder : Prof. Dr. Thep Himathongkam

Khun Nobpornsanong Touchinda Proposer : Khun Pornsanong Tuchinda Seconder : Khun Tohphan Tuchinda

Khun Sethapong Chaiyanont Proposer : Khun Termsak Chaiyanont Seconder : Khun Prasopsuk Prasarttongosoth

Khun Sittikorn Poshakrishna Proposer : Capt. Samart Poshakrishna, RTN. Seconder : Khun Somphop Poshakrishna

Khun Supawich Wongkietkachorn Proposer : Maj. Gen. Dr. Sumit Wongkietkachorn Seconder : Khun Apinut Wongkietkachorn

Khun Tarit Sutabutra Proposer : Khun Travut Sutabutra Seconder : Khun Warayu Pradipasen

Khun Thanawit Aphiphunya Proposer : Mr. Akio Hayashi Seconder : Khun Prasert Aphiphunya

RBSC NON-vOTING MEMBERS ELECTED IN DECEMBeR 2015

Mr. Chio Lim Larry Lee Proposer : Khun Wanit Mekdhanasarn Seconder : Khun Chawalit Chanarat

His Excellency Peter Prugel Proposer : Khun Dusadi Chulajata Seconder : Dr. Vichit Kiatsrichart

RBSC POLO CLUB LADIES’ PRIVILEGES ELECTED IN DECEMBER 2015

Miss Pincha Choowong Proposer: Pol. Capt. Pakon Kantatham Seconder: Pol. Maj. Gen. Kissada Surachettapong

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Miss Saowanee Apiwanopat Proposer: Khun Charvanin Bunditkitsada Seconder: Khun Chinnapol Jongprasert

Khun Ravin Pantumasen Chindahporn Proposer : Admiral Pirachitra Surakkhaka Seconder : Khun Sirichai Chindahporn

RBSC Associate MemberS ELECTED IN dECEMBER 2015

Pol. Lt .Col. Norrabordee Sasiprapha Proposer : Gen. Narunath Kampanathsanyakorn Seconder : Pol. Maj. Saksoonthorn Premanond

Khun Somsak Chaiwilai Proposer : Khun Chavalit Prajnabhakti Seconder : Khun Aupee Vanapruk

Khun Woratep Yunyongkul Proposer : Dr. Asavin Chintakananda Seconder : Khun Krisda Chintakananda

RBSC Polo Club Associate Member ELECTED IN DECEMBER 2015

Mr. David Andrew Udell Proposer: Khun Prapansak Bhatayanond Seconder: Gen. M. L. Vichai Chayangkura

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RBSC ORdinary LADIES’ PRIVILEGES - ELECTED IN DECEMBER 2015

Miss Aurapa Osthananda Proposer : Khun Opat Osthananda Seconder : Khun Nibhit Osthananda

Miss Chanyanuch Trivitayakhun Proposer : Khun Johnny Trivitayakhun Seconder : Khun Punn Kasemsup

Miss Rajadasri Valerie Chiu Proposer : Mr. Roy Barrett Seconder : Mr. John Scott Davidson

Miss Kunthira Disayabuth Proposer: Khun Pisnu Duanghiran Seconder: Khun Phol Duanghiran

Miss Ornvipa Ampornpisit Proposer: Gen. Mongkon Ampornpisit Seconder: Lt. Mahatana Ampornpisit

Miss Prellpan Phunman Proposer: Dr. Thanisorn Dejthamrong Seconder: Khun Chaipranin Visudhipol

Miss Sruangrat Kanchanachongkol Proposer: Dr. Suraphong Phonghanyudh Seconder: Khun Ayudh Phonghanyudh

Miss Sudarat Monsintorn Proposer: Khun Veerachai Monsintorn Seconder: Khun Jatuporn Techapaibul

Miss Tananya Thaweeskulchai Proposer: Gen. Pornchai Kranlert Seconder: Gen. Phatavid Hongsaprabhas

Miss Vannika Chansue Proposer: Dr. Ekwan Chansue Seconder: Capt. Ekthai Chansue

Miss Wareepat Tiyabhorn Proposer: Khun Tawapak Tiyabhorn Seconder: Khun Waykin Utharntharm

Mrs. Audrey Liow Proposer: Khun Nophadol Siwabutr Seconder: Khun Nitivat Rakapuntu

RBSC POLO CLUB MEMBERS - ELECTED IN DECEMBER 2015

Khun Arnont Boosarawongse Proposer : Khun Manas Thananitayaudom Seconder : Khun Songvit Kurimaykin

Khun Ekasit Kunanantakul Proposer : Prof. Pornpetch Vichitcholchai Seconder : Khun Susin Chonpunnon

Khun Kampol Poolvoralaks Proposer : Khun Ittinan Burapongbandhit Seconder : Khun Udom Chariyavilaskul

Khun Krid Srifuengfung Proposer: Khun Montri Bunyapamai Seconder: Khun Chaibhondh Osataphan

Khun Krit Wipatawit Proposer: Khun Mahin Vorasiengsuk Seconder: Khun Teetat Vorasiengsuk

Khun Patiparn Ekaraphanich Proposer: Khun Labhas Phaolaungthong Seconder: Khun Panchit Ekaraphanich

Mr. Robert Akerblom Proposer: Khun Suchad Chiaranussati Seconder: Khun Sanguan Srinakarin

Khun Ronnarit Tangkaravakoon Proposer: Khun Vorapat Chavananikul Seconder: Khun Pawan Chongussayakul

Khun Siravidh Okanurak Proposer: Khun Chirachai Okanurak Seconder: Khun Suksawat Watewai

Khun Siwat Luangsomboon Proposer: Khun Piyabutr Cholvijarn Seconder: Khun Suwaphon Suwaruchiporn

Pol. Maj. Gen. Surachate Hakparn Proposer: Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaruvat Vaisaya Seconder: Khun Supich Ansvananda

Khun Tanachart Poudpongpaiboon Proposer: Lt. Jg. Anan Panananda Seconder: Pol .Lt. Col. Dr. Eakalux Deerungroj

Khun Weeraphol Chokwitayarat Proposer: Khun Sinchai Chaisidhivej Seconder: Khun Wiwat Avasiriphong

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The Last Word

Natee Masathienvong A retailer of luxury watches in Thailand, including marques such as Rolex, RBSC member Natee Masathienvong describes the Club as his second home. The keen sportsman has the last word in our new monthly lifestyle column.

Q&A Who or what inspires you?

Many things. Inspirations come from different things and different people at different times. It is difficult to pinpoint a single thing or single person that actually inspires me. A book can inspire me. A song can inspire me.

A painting or a photograph can inspire me.

Even a friend who has no significant achievement of his own can inspire me. In the age of social media, inspiring words are everywhere and I honestly do not need any more inspirations. What matters to me now is to find out what to do with these inspirations.

What do you do to switch off and relax?

In running a small retail business, I have probably worked six days a week for the past 22 years. I do not have regular weekends like most people. Therefore, I try to switch off and relax for short periods during my work day. I’m fortunate in that my office is very close to the RBSC and I often come to the Club

to exercise at the gym, to swim, or – time allowing – to play a round of golf. In fact, the Club is really my second home.

Favourite holiday destinations?

I am very much into photography so I love traveling (mostly alone) to foreign countries with a heavy bag full of of camera gear. My business affords me the opportunity to visit different European countries every year but the more I travel, the more I find many of these destinations to be very similar and subsequently no longer as exciting. My current favourite destination is Niseko, Japan, where I like to go skiing. My sons and I have made Niseko our official annual trip. It’s a great father-son bonding time, doing exciting sport together, even though I just broke two of my ribs during our 2016 trip last month! We will definitely be going back.

Favourite cocktail?

What is your definition of ‘luxury’?

Quality with little regard to cost is luxury.

Exclusivity with little regard to quality is pretension. Most people confuse exclusivity with luxury. That’s why many “luxury” brands tailor their marketing for what I call “the luxury illiterates”.

Most prized possession?

A sound body and sound mind.

Where do you take visitors for a true taste of Thailand?

It really depends on what they want to taste.

Generally I like taking visitors to small shophouse restaurants that are popular among locals. There are too many to name them all here but they offer an authentic taste of the country through their specialized cuisines.

I’m not a big fan of cocktails. However, I love good wine, cognac, single malt whiskey, and a cool refreshing beer on a hot day.

CALLING ALL MEMBERS Been on an exciting trip? Taken up a new hobby? Earned a new qualification? We want to celebrate your achievements, so if you have something to say and would like to be featured as an interviewee in our Last Word lifestyle column, please contact us at info@punchmedia.co.th or call 091-009-4693.

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