HOT Magazine, Issue 4, Volume 8

ISSUE 4 VOLUME 8 APRIL 2020

H T MAGAZINE Luxury Living & Exclusive Lifestyle Only e n i l n O

Always a Silver Lining The Power Of

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y my my, aren’t these remarkable times to be living. We in Thailand have been fortunate so far in the low number of Covid cases compared to other countries. The closure of restaurants, bars, golf courses, gyms, hotels, massage, etc., have dampened our fun, but the cause is undoubtedly just.

If you are a regular reader of our magazine, you know that we cover big social events and high society parties, as well as featuring an exceptional hotel and restaurant each month. Of course, there are no parties or big social events, and all of the hotels and restaurants are closed. Instead of presenting you with a magazine filled with empty pages, we have reached back into our archives to bring you some of our most talked-about articles, as well as original content.

two families. On June 27, 1875, 24-year-old Friedrich took his dad’s advice and did exactly that. Thru four generations of Lürssen’s, the shipyard has grown and prospered, having built the largest private yacht in length, the AZZAM at 180.5 meters, and the biggest private yacht in overall size, the Dilbar. Lürssen’s client list is a who’s who of royalty and the rich. Put on your best billionaire hat and turn to page 52 to see what some of your personal wealth can buy.

Over our eight years of publishing, we’ve had the honor to interview some pretty exceptional individuals.

One of our most popular interviews was in 2017 when we sat down with self-made billionaire Bill Heinecke.

After completing high school in Bangkok, Bill borrowed $1,200 USD’s from a money lender and used the money to buy rags, mops, and buckets. He then set about getting contracts to clean commercial office buildings in Bangkok. In 1967 he founded Minor Holdings. “Minor,” being a nod to his youth.

Additionally, with 90 percent of our distribution points (hotels, restaurants, shops, etc.) closed due to Covid; this issue is available digitally only.

Have you ever said to yourself, “I’d love to learn how to (insert) if only I had the time? With most of us staying home, self quarantining, you now have that time. Dig out your college sweater and turn to page 22 to find links to free college courses from some of the world’s best universities as well as photography classes from Nikon and tours through some of the world’s greatest Museums.

In 1875, in Germany, a boat builder named Lüder Lürssen told his son Friedrich to start his own boat building yard, saying a single company would be insufficient to support

Fast forward to today and from that $1,200 borrowed, Bill, now a billionaire, has built MINOR International into a global powerhouse with 2019 revenue of almost 4 Billion USD’s and employing more than 85,000 people. Recline in your comfortable chair, turn to page 66, and get set to enjoy a true “rags to riches” success story.

Those are just a few of the stories you’ll find inside this month’s issue of HOT. We hope you enjoy the read.

Tanya Siri Vijitsomphong Editor, HOT Magazine

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MANAGING & CREATIVE EDITOR Tanya Siri Vijitsomphong tanya@hothuahin.com GRAPHIC DESIGN & LAYOUT DEEPMIX MEDIA www.deepmixmedia.com PHOTOGRAPHER Sunya Yamaka facebook.com/sunya.yamaka

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A Silver Lining

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SHIPYARDS

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

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Always

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Thai Renaissance Style Be whisked away to a serene tropical paradise that is rich in historical ambiance. Away Kanchanaburi Dheva Mantra’s lavish accommodations captures the beauty of a bygone Colonial era. Step outside onto your private balcony and feel your cares melt away as you breathe in the fresh air, as your eyes gaze upon the tranquil waters of the timeless River Kwai Stitched clothing, including court attire and ceremonial uniforms, were invented during the reign of King Chulalongkorn.

Western forms of dress became popular among urbanites in Bangkok during this time period. During the early 1900s, King Vajiravudh launched a campaign to encourage Thai women to wear long hair instead of traditional short hair, and to wear pha sinh, a tubular skirt, instead of the chong kraben, a cloth wrap.

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MODEL: Dream Chanokporn MUA: Metasit Hair Studio Khonpond Make Up PHOTOGRAPHERS: Sunya Yamake Supphachat Khomkow ACC: Bride And Groom Gallery LOCATION: Away Kanchanaburi Dheva Mantra

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Chiva-som launches complimentary online wellness services A pioneer in transformative wellness practices, Chiva-Som in Hua Hin has announced the launch of Chiva-Som Online Wellness Services, to provide support and encourage individuals to maintain wellness goals during this unprecedented time.

The Chiva-Som Online Wellness Services is provided by wellness advisors, practitioners and experts. The services include some of ChivaSom’s most popular services including consultations, activities and physical training, all of which will be conducted one-on-one.

Chiva-Som has delivered its proven holistic wellness therapies to guests worldwide for over 25 years. In these challenging times, maintaining physical and mental wellbeing is much needed. The new tele-therapy service at Chiva-Som will connect individuals with the resort’s team to provide bespoke professional support during this time of heightened anxiety and social isolation. Participants will be able to speak directly to the experienced wellness team live from home via video communication and receive

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personalised feedback regarding lifestyle and nutrition.

Chiva-Som is also sharing a collection of on-demand, inspirational wellness content and hands-on tools across the resort’s digital channels to help everyone adapting to a new way of life within the limits of home. From healthy cuisine recipes and holistic wellbeing advice, to virtual exercise programmes and self-training tutorials, all curated by the resort’s worldclass team of trainers and education facilitators, to keep the body and mind active and healthy whilst the resort is closed. Example features include tips on boosting the immune system and how to promote restful sleep; Pilates, yoga and meditation sessions; pranayama classes; and tutorials to teach to self-massage at home. These are available on Chiva-Som’s blog w w w . c h i va s o m . c o m / a b o u t - b l o g , Facebook chivasomresort, Instagram @chivasomresort and YouTube Chiva-Som International Health Resort channels.

“Now is a time for support, col-

laboration and encouragement. We are committed to our guests and community, in which we are striving to distribute our wellness resources to support people’s wellbeing without boundaries. We shall pass this together.” said Krip Rojanastien, Chairman and CEO of Chiva-Som. The Complimentary Online Wellness Services are available daily from now to 31st May 2020. Please note that a reservation is required and should be booked at least 24 hours in advance. Individuals will receive a live health and wellness consultation, and a separate one-on-one consultation with a Naturopath, or a physiotherapy or exercise session with a practitioner. The selection of consultation, treatment and exercise session will be based on the advisor’s expert guidance.

For more information or to reserve a session, please email h-wreception@ chivasom.com or visit our website www.chivasom.com/online-wellnessservices or call telephone at +66 32 536 536.

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About Chiva-Som For more than 25 years, the company behind the award-winning Chiva-Som has been a pioneer in transformative wellness practices to global acclaim. Its commitment to an innovative, holistic approach which expertly balances mind, body and spirit, continues to this day with its flagship resort in Hua Hin, Thailand and the latest addition to the Chiva-Som family - Zulal Wellness Resort in Khasooma, Qatar.

Optimal, bespoke wellness lies at the heart of each Chiva-Som experience.

With its unique synergy of indigenous traditions and evidence-based wellness, Chiva-Som partners with guests on highly personalised wellness journeys focused on complete lifestyle transformation. At the new Zulal Wellness Resort these extend to the entire family.

Just a few of the many awards Chiva Som has earned over the years include: • ‘Best Destination Spa’ – Condé Nast Traveller The Spa Awards 2020 (UK)

• ‘Best Coastal Operation’- Travel Daily 2019 Travel & Tourism Sustainability Awards (Australia)

• ‘Outstanding Wellness Spa Destination in Thailand’ - Asian Lifestyle Tourism Awards 2017

• ‘1st in Best Spa’- Traveler’s World Magazine 2019 (Germany)

• ‘Top 6 of the Best Overseas Luxury Health and Wellness Property 2017 (1st Runner up)’ - Luxury

• • ‘Top ranked Asian Spa in Top 20 Destination Spas’- Conde Nast Traveler The Readers’ Travel Awards • 2018 (UK) • ‘Top 5 Favourite al sustainability initiatives at the core of everything the brand does.

• Travel Award (Australia) • ‘Best Global Wellness Resort of the Year’ - Spa China Awards 2017 You can visit Chiva-Som’s blog, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube channel for daily inspiration.

A few other recent awards include: • Destination Spa’- Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Travel Awards 2018 (India) • ‘Thailand’s Best Wellness Retreat 2018’- World Spa Awards (UK) • ‘#13 of Top 25 in Asia, Best 100 Spa List’- Condé Nast Traveler (China) • ‘Green Era For Sustainability Award’- Otherways Association Management & Consulting Awards 2017 • ‘Medi Spa of the year’ - Asia Spa Awards 2017

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Trials and Tribulations of a Global Restauranteur in the Time of Covid-19 (Editor’s Note: In our November 2019 issue we featured an article “Mango Tree Worldwide Propels Asian Cuisine To The World Stage. The article profiled the Thai based global restaurant chain Coca and Mango Tree Restaurants Worldwide and its Managing Director/Partner, Trevor MacKenzie. Trevor recently sent a letter to his employees and franchise owners which we think is worthy of sharing in this very unique time in our history.)

Since January there has been no income. 90% of Mango Tree Worldwide’s restaurants in 14 countries have closed. How to survive in times like these? What are the lessons learned and how to come back stronger?

By Trevor MacKenzie Managing Director, Mango Tree Worldwide

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he best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. That couldn’t be more true now as we sit and look at our 2020 business plans and go ah, what to do now. I am no different. Starting 2020, what company would not be proud of a 1st quarter performance with five new locations opened? How to stay positive when business is falling in tatters all around you? It has not always been easy to stay upbeat. I spent a whole day pretty much frozen. But the thaw started when my wife scolded me for looking grumpy. She was right. How can you lead by example if you are not positive all the time?

I am naturally positive and I look for light in darkness and the light is appearing for our 71 COCA and Mango Tree brands. In China and Hong Kong. we are reopening and will climb steadily once more, day by day, week by week. In Thailand our delivery is working!

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Transparency What’s undeniable, is business leaders are getting to see the reality of where their businesses are at and I am no different. This is the first major crisis for me, as I am sure it is for many. It has become a time of humbleness and transparency. Transparency in letting staff know the reality we were facing with 90% of our restaurants worldwide shut down. With virtually no revenue since January we had to be honest and say we may lose our jobs if we run out of cashflow. But because of transparency, my offer of a salary reduction, and staff helping with their salaries, we were able to stretch our cashflow. Then the magic started to happen. There were smiles, relief and we bonded as a team. They are positive, not stressed and working from home even more productively than before.

Fiscal Discipline We have always been fairly disciplined fiscally and I have prided myself on running a profitable overseas business for years. I got to see that we were not prepared for a six- to ninemonths tenure and it exposed some of our weaknesses in receivables. If we had been more diligent with our receivables we would not have had to go to our staff and ask for their help. It was also a great reflection that our business is one dimensional. We collect royalties and franchise fees and we do not have other sources of income so how do we retool our business to find other ways of creating revenue. We now conduct 15-minute brainstorms to everyday on how we can transform our business and the results have been superb.

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Digital, Digital, Digital

Mango Tree Kitchen Osaka

Talking digital is important. It’s been important for years but moving on it has been a challenge. Now we have fast tracked launching our new Intranet platform called + Inspire with the goal of educating every single employee worldwide about our brands and the heart and soul of who we are along with other vital trainings. It’s also vital also because of delivery. To be honest I am not a delivery fan. I am the cook fresh and eat type. But with Covid-19 everything has moved digital because restaurants are closed. As delivery has such high charges it inspired us to start our own COCA MAN and Mango Man to deliver with the delivery fee going direct to the drivers. Digitally we are still in touch with our customers, even though we are closed, so when we open they will remember us and return!

What’s my wake up in this – make my digital team even bigger, better and faster.

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Humanity Inspiration I was inspired by a speech by Andrew Cuomo the NY governor. He said “it’s time for leaders to stand up and lead, a time to inspire, a time to be empathetic and pick people up who maybe can’t get passed the anxiety”. It was music to my ears just a straight from the heart call on people to help one another. The next day I came in fired up and said guys we have to help inspire our franchisees in a way like we have never done before. We have started by sending out a newsflash twice a week that gives franchisees ideas on how to survive this crisis and a dose of real humanity as well. The outpouring of

humanity has led to a fast track launching of “Touching Your Community” a programme we have that connects our restaurants with farmers, fishermen, and local suppliers.

I have to admit that this crisis has done wonders for our company and shows that we as a team will emerge stronger and better. It’s given us time to cleanup and re-connect, plus the impetus for digital and fiscal transformations. It’s given us insight that daily we need to slow down and take time to think, to let new ideas be heard vs trampled by the urgencies of day-today operations. Its taught us that at the end of the day we are human. We

are social and we cannot change that.

While digitization has its place we still need to have the experience of our human senses. We need to come together to feel safe and inspired. We need to add value daily to others’ lives as kindness and giving are surely key the meaning of life. Just reflect for three minutes on what are you doing to help uplift people and think how can you spread this to three other people’s lives today. Now there is a new positive virus that can spread.

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you can also use this time to learn new things, to expand your horizons. Allow me to introduce you to YouTube and the Internet, your two new best friends.

But,… if you look at the positive side, not only will you remain healthy and not infect loved ones by staying home,

YouTube launched in 2005 and has become the 2nd most visited website in the world, behind Google, which happens to own YouTube. Google bought the service in 2006 for 1.6 billion USD’s from the founders, 3 former Pay Pal employees, Chad Hurley, Steve Chen,

am a huge believer in positive thinking. Yes, the restaurants and bars are closed. Yes, the shopping malls, massage shops, hair salons, gyms, movie theaters, golf courses, and pretty much every other form of entertainment are shuttered. We are staying home, avoiding groups, and self quarantining. Bad, bad & bad.

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and Jawed Karim. The service has exploded to the point where almost 5 billion videos are watched every day, with 300 hours of video uploaded to YouTube every minute. You can learn how to do nearly anything on YouTube, including how to do a compression test on a 74 Plymouth Duster.

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”

-Henry Ford

The Internet brings the most impressive learning institutions into your home. There are tens of thousands of classes you can partake in from the world’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT & Oxford, for free.

You can use this collection of online courses to learn everything you want from history, philosophy and literature, physics, biology, psychology, and

computer science. The links include a lot of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). If you wish to enroll in a free version of a MOOC, you can select the “Full Course, No Certificate” (edX) or “Audit” (Coursera) option. You can also take the course for a certificate and credential for a fee.

fer online learning. For the month of April, and perhaps longer, Nikon is offering all of their photography classes on-line for free.

Your quest for knowledge doesn’t need to be limited to Universities.

Plenty of private companies also of-

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Nikon’s courses are available by going to www.nikonevents.com/us/live/nikon-school-online.

Classes include;

Fundamentals of Photography WITH REED HOFFMANN

Take control of your photography.

Nikon School instructor and professional photographer Reed Hoffmann will help you go beyond your camera’s Auto mode and master the fundamentals of photography. With in-depth explanations of each topic followed by hands-on demonstrations, you’ll learn the skills to take your photography to the next level—no matter what type or brand of camera you shoot.

Duration: 42:35

Beyond the Fundamentals of Photography WITH REED HOFFMANN

Go beyond the fundamentals with Nikon School instructor and professional photographer Reed Hoffmann to get a real understanding of how your camera works and how you can utilize your DSLR features to increase your creativity and create a wide variety of images. With easy to understand explanations and hands-on demonstrations, you’ll learn the skills to take your photography to an entirely different level—no matter what type or brand of camera you shoot.

Photographing Children and Pets WITH TAMARA LACKEY Learn the secrets to taking portraits that will be cherished for a lifetime from renowned lifestyle photographer and Nikon Ambassador, Tamara Lackey. In this down-to-earth online video class, you’ll learn how to get genuine expressions from children and pets, how to create poses that look and feel natural, how to softly blur the backgrounds, how to set your camera, which lenses are best and more.

Duration: 50:24

Duration: 56:32

Environmental Portraiture

The Art of Making Music Videos

Discovering Macro Photography

WITH JOEY TERRILL

WITH CHRIS HERSHMAN

WITH JOEY TERRILL

Professional Photographer and Nikon Ambassador Joey Terrill will teach you how to define an environmental portrait that reveals a story about your subject in their environment. Joey will teach you how to create environmental portraits using available and Speedlight flash, how to select the right lens for the photograph and how best to direct your subjects in a clear, positive way that builds trust between you.

Learn the tips and techniques you need to elevate your video productions. Filmmaker, photographer and Nikon Ambassador Chris Hershman will teach you the basics for creating music videos—concepts that translate to every facet of filmmaking, no matter your specialty or genre. Be empowered to make video magic with your DSLR camera.

Professional Photographer and Nikon Ambassador Joey Terrill will teach you the techniques and secrets for making amazing macro photographs of objects large and small.

Learn the different way of seeing, of engaging your mind that you’ll use to create beautiful macro photos.

Duration: 43:57

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Duration: 01:09:09

Duration: 50:43

Nikon’s courses are available by going to www.nikonevents.com/us/live/nikon-school-online.

The Museum of Modern Art

Exploring Dynamic Landscape Photography WITH TAYLOR GLENN Learn how to make a picture, not just take one. Professional Photographer Taylor Glenn will teach you his tips and techniques for crafting a beautiful landscape photograph. Follow Taylor as he makes stunning landscape images, while learning the skills to transform your photography—no matter what type or brand of camera you shoot.

Duration: 43:50

If after your photography classes you are still feeling creative, consider signing up for one of the online art courses from The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). The museum, which reopened in October 2019 after a massive $450 million renovation, is offering free virtual classes through Coursera.

For those who miss dressing up for work every day, sign up for Fashion As Design. “Fashion as Design focuses on a selection of more than 70 garments and accessories from around the world, ranging from kente cloth to jeans to 3D-printed dresses,” according to the

syllabus. The course looks at what we wear, why we wear it, how it’s made, and what it means to cultures around the world.

If you’re someone who asks the big questions like “What Is Contemporary Art?,” there’s a class for that, too. In this course, you’ll consider this question by reviewing more than 70 works of art made between 1980 and the present, with a focus on art from the past decade. Artwork includes painted portraits, 3-D printed sculptures, video games, and performances.

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Other classes include “Modern Art & Ideas,” “Seeing Through Photographs,” and “In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting.” All are taught by MoMA’s curatorial staff from departments including photography, architecture and design, film, and media and performance.

And while nothing can replicate the swell of a live orchestra or the quiet murmur of an art gallery, here are additional cultural experiences that can make your time indoors more artful and imaginative.

Musée d’Orsay: Paris Take in 278 masterpieces here and don’t worry about clicking aimlessly,all the pieces have extensive descriptions and notations.

Uffizi Gallery: Florence, Italy Take a virtual walk through Florence’s artistic gem before stopping to admire some of the museum’s most famous inhabitants. Our suggestion: Sandro Botticelli’s “Birth of Venus,” of course. But also, in the tour, don’t forget to drag the screen and look up at the beautiful frescoes on the ceiling, painted by Alessandro Allori.

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Rijksmuseum: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Rijksmuseum: Amsterdam, Netherlands Get up close with some of the world’s most loved artworks, including Rembrandt’s “The Night Watch” and Vermeer’s “The Milkmaid” via a new online platform, Rijksmuseum Masterpieces Up Close, which allows

visitors to browse artworks from the Amsterdam museum, accompanied by videos, audio clips and 360º images.

images to create masterpieces of their own. There are more than 700,000 high-resolution images to choose from.

The Rijksmuseum also has a platform called the Rijksstudio, which allows participants to download artwork

British Museum: London Explore a stunning visual timeline of the world, with an array of annotated objects. Our suggestion: This timeline pairs nicely with “A History of the World in 100 Objects,” a podcast narrated by the Director of the British Museum, Neil MacGregor. (If your ears are craving more, here are some more culture podcasts to enjoy.)

Like everything else, Covid 19 will pass and our hectic lives will return to their normal hectic pace with too much to do and to little time to do it in. For the many not affected by the virus, these days of self quarantining could be and should be looked back on as a well-needed break and a preverbal blessing in disguise.

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ditor’s Note: With the temporary closing of all restaurants by the Government due to Covid 19, we are pleased to revisit our dining adventure at the Palm Bistro Restaurant in Hua Hin on February 2019. Not all dishes mentioned below are currently available however you can view their take-away menu by clicking here. The Palm Bistro also has weekly specials which you can find on their facebook page. The Palm Bistro is offering a 20% discount on all take-

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away or delivery items (within local area.)

Eight years in business is quite an achievement, and even more so when it’s in the sometimes fickle restaurant game. That’s exactly what the restaurant we visited recently proudly boasts.

They have to be doing something right to keep the doors open and customers coming back for all these years, despite competition opening up across Hua Hin constantly. So what is it that makes ‘The Palms Bistro’ a constant in Hua

Hin’s forever changing food scene?

The large undercover relaxed, open-air seating options are certainly inviting. Welcoming staff got us to a table and settled very quickly ensuring drinks are ordered, and menus delivered. The large blackboard – full of specials and recommended dishes, makes deciding what to eat more of a challenge than expected. Choices!

Choices! We would not be able to eat all that attracted us in one sitting.

HOT MAGAZINE RECOMMENDED Our group decided to share starters with a generous portion of Chefs Chicken Liver Pate served with wholemeal toast and surprising tasty pineapple chutney. This was accompanied by a platter of hummus, artichokes, baby gherkins and olives with two styles of toast. All Mediterranean taste delights.

To round out our starters we chose the deep fried spicy Pork Larp balls (Larb Moo Tod) from Palm Bistro’s Thai menu. A gentleman on the neighbouring table complimented us

on choosing the Larb Moo Tod. In fact, he recommends this dish as the best possible accompaniment for a cold beer and now having tasted them I can see where he’s coming from.

For mains, we mixed the dishes up again. Firstly two from Asia. Thai red curry Duck – delicate slices of duck breast with baby Thai eggplants and cherry tomatoes in a well-balanced red curry coconut soup served with steamed rice. And a Chicken and Spinach Balti curry served with steamed

rice and a ‘fresh from the pan’ fluffy Roti bread.

Next a fusion dish which Palm Bistro do so well. Steamed Sea Bass fillets served like a layered tower atop sautéed mushroom and spinach, and at the base, potato mash in a bowl of lemongrass flavoured coconut cream.

What a great combination and presentations. Delicate steamed fish, creamy mash, the ‘just right’ infused coconut cream and the textures of sautéed spinach and mushrooms.

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And for our final main dish, we went with the recommendation of another friendly diner who said we must have the battered Fish and Chips. By his assessment – the best Fish and Chips east of London! And judging by his Austrian or German accent, I don’t think this was some blind nationalistic recommendation. The batter was crispy and crunchy yet still thin and evenly cooked. The generous piece of fish inside moist and perfectly cooked and the large chips worthy accompaniment as were the mushy peas and tartare sauce.

When venturing out for an evening like this, dessert must make an appearance! The Chef’s fresh baked Sticky Toffee Pudding, and by our assessment at least, the ‘to die for’ Chocolate Brownie. Both served with vanilla icecream and whipped cream. Pudding heaven!

For the not so sweet tooth on our table, the cheese platter with Port got my vote. Four different cheese, crackers, Pineapple chutney, grapes, and a glass of Port wine. What’s not to like about that offering to finish a meal – or at least, that’s how this correspondent thinks.

The atmosphere was relaxed yet professional and service throughout the evening was attentive with staff happy to describe dished as they arrived and also ensuring drinks were regularly replenished.

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The Palm Bistro offers breakfast and lunch options from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm daily. Their Lunch Special of a Wrap with fillings like Prawn or Chicken Caesar Salad, Cajun Chicken with Bacon and Chilli Mayo, or for a vegetarian option, Feta and Spinach with a spicy tomato sauce. Or Paninis with typical Mediterranean fillings.

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You can choose either a duo or single selection. All served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, spring onion mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy.

The Palm Bistro’s eight-plus years of continuous operation is outstanding. More information on The Palm Bistro’s offerings plus details of their locations can be found here: www.thepalmbistro.com or by calling 032 828 144.

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The Power of Habits

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n the last decade, our understanding of the neurology of habit formation has been transformed.

ter at Mississippi State University. For most of her life, Mandy had bitten her nails, gnawing them until they bled.

A quiet revolution has upended our concept of the way patterns work within our lives, societies, and organizations. And much of what we have learned has come from studying the simplest of habits — such as why people bite their nails.

Lots of people bite their nails. For chronic nail biters, however, it’s a problem of a different scale.

In the summer of 2006, for instance, a 24-year-old graduate student named Mandy walked into the counseling cen-

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Mandy would often bite until her nails pulled away from the skin underneath. Her fingertips were covered with tiny scabs. The end of her fingers had become blunted without nails to protect them and sometimes they tingled or itched, a sign of nerve injury.

The biting habit had damaged her social life. She was so embarrassed around her friends that she kept her hands in her pockets and, on dates, would become preoccupied with balling her fingers into fists. She had tried to stop by painting her nails with foultasting polishes or promising herself, starting right now, that she would muster the willpower to quit. But as soon as she began doing homework or watching television, her fingers ended up in her mouth.

The counseling center referred Mandy to a doctoral psychology student who was studying a treatment known as “habit reversal training.”

The psychologist was well acquainted with what has become known as the “Golden Rule of Habit Change.” Every habit has three components: a cue (or a trigger for an automatic behavior to start), a routine (the behavior itself) and a reward (which is how our brain learns to remember this pattern for the future.)

The Golden Rule of Habit Change says that the most effective way to shift a habit is to diagnose and retain the old cue and reward, and try to change only the routine.

The psychologist knew that changing Mandy’s nail biting habit required inserting a new routine into her life.

“What do you feel right before you bring your hand up to your mouth to bite your nails?” he asked her.

“There’s a little bit of tension in my fingers,” Mandy said. “It hurts a little

bit here, at the edge of the nail. Sometimes I’ll run my thumb along, looking for hangnails, and when I feel something catch, I’ll bring it up to my mouth then. I’ll go finger by finger, biting all the rough edges. Once I start, it feels like I have to do all of them.”

Asking patients to describe what triggers their habitual behavior is called awareness training, and it’s the first step in habit reversal training. The tension that Mandy felt in her nails cued her nail biting habit.

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“Most people’s habits have occurred for so long they don’t pay attention to what causes it anymore,” said Brad Dufrene, who treated Mandy. “I’ve had stutterers come in, and I’ll ask them which words or situations trigger their stuttering, and they won’t know because they stopped noticing so long ago.”

Next, the therapist asked Mandy to describe why she bit her nails. At first, she had trouble coming up with reasons. As they talked, though, it became clearer that she bit when she was bored. The therapist put her in some typical situations, such as watching television and doing homework, and she started nibbling. When she had worked through all of the nails, she felt a brief sense of completeness, she said.

That was the habit’s reward: a physical stimulation she had come to crave.

At the end of their first session, the therapist sent Mandy home with an assignment: Carry around an index card, and each time you feel the cue — a tension in your fingertips — make a

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checkmark on the card.

She came back a week later with 28 checks. She was, by that point, acutely aware of the sensations that preceded her habit. She knew how many times it occurred during class or while watching television.

Then the therapist taught Mandy what is known as a “competing response.” Whenever she felt that tension in her fingertips, he told her, she should immediately put her hands in her pockets or under her legs, or grip a pencil or something else that made it impossible to put her fingers in her mouth. Then Mandy was to search for something that would provide a quick physical stimulation — such as rubbing her arm or rapping her knuckles on a desk — anything that would produce a physical response. It was the Golden Rule: The cues and rewards stayed the same. Only the routine changed.

They practiced in the therapist’s office for about half and hour and Mandy was sent home with a new assignment:

Continue with the index card, but make a check when you feel the tension in your fingertips and a hash mark when you successfully override the habit.

A week later, Mandy had bitten her nails only three times and had used the competing response seven times. She rewarded herself with a manicure but kept using the note cards.

After a month, the nail biting habit was gone. The competing routines had become automatic. One habit had replaced another.

“It seems ridiculously simple, but once you’re aware of how your habit works, once you recognize the cues and rewards, you’re halfway to changing it,” Nathan Azrin, one of the developers of habit reversal training, told me. “It seems like it should be more complex. The truth is, the brain can be reprogrammed. You just have to be deliberate about it.”

Today, habit reversal therapy is used to treat verbal and physical tics, depression, smoking, gambling problems, anxiety, bedwetting, procrastination, obsessive- compulsive disorders, and other behavioral problems. And its techniques lay bare one of the fundamental principles of habits: Often, we don’t really understand the cravings driving our behaviors until we look for them. Mandy never realized that a craving for physical stimulation was causing her nail biting, but once she dissected the habit, it became easy to find a new routine that provided the same reward.

Say you want to stop snacking at work.

Is the reward you’re seeking to satisfy your hunger? Or is it to interrupt boredom? If you snack for a brief release, you can easily find another routine, such as taking a quick walk, or giving yourself three minutes on the Internet, that provides the same interruption without adding to your waistline.

If you want to stop smoking, ask yourself: Do you do it because you love nicotine, or because it provides a burst of stimulation, a structure to your day, or a way to socialize?

If you smoke because you need stimulation, studies indicate that some caffeine in the afternoon can increase the odds you’ll quit.

More than three dozen studies of former smokers have found that identifying the cues and rewards they associate with cigarettes, and then choosing new routines that provide similar payoffs— a piece of Nicorette, a quick series of pushups, or simply taking a few minutes to stretch and relax — makes it more likely they will quit.

If you identify the cues and rewards, you can change the routine.

Ok, now that you have the tools to take care of your bad habits, let’s start some new ones? History has shown that even the tiniest of habits can spur major changes in your life, especially habits known as “Keystone” habits.

Keystone habits lead to the development of multiple good habits. They start a chain effect in your life that produces a number of positive outcomes.

For example, say that your keystone habit is to sleep 8 hours every night.

Your initial goal is to get more sleep.

But this habit can also lead to positive, unintended outcomes like:

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• Becoming more productive each day • Reducing the consumption of junk food before daytime • Having more time to exercise • Improved communications with your spouse because you’re not cranky At first you wanted more sleep, but this keystone habit generated a number of additional habits.

The development of keystone habits can become a critical part of your personal development journey because You don’t have to change dozens of habits to get to your goals, you only have to change a few keystone habits that will have a ripple effect on your outcomes.

A perfect example is a daily exercise habit. Let’s say you want to start exercising 20-30 minutes a day. This one habit can lead to other great habits such as eating healthy foods, avoiding junk food and becoming more efficient at work because you need that extra hour to work out.

That one exercise habit can form major breakthroughs in other areas of your life. This particular example really

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resonates with me because I found that by getting in better physical shape it led to many positive outcomes including an increase in self-confidence. Had I not started my gym habit I wouldn’t have had the self confidence to step out of my comfort zone and move half way around the world. A move that was the best thing I have ever done for myself.

Other keystone habits include;

Eliminate negative self-talk.

Let’s say you want to eliminate negative self-talk. This can have a positive effect in many areas of your life. When you stop talking negative, you start talking positive.

When you start talking positive, you start thinking positive then positive things start to happen to you.

Eliminate the perfectionist mindset.

Eliminating the ‘perfectionist mindset’ helps you open up and experience new things. When you’re a perfectionist you tend to not do things out of fear of failure. This makes it difficult to move forward with your dreams and aspirations. Once you stop this habit, it allows you to explore life more and you start taking action towards what you really want.

This particular keystone habit reminds me of an interview I once read from a successful business executive who recounted that every night at the dinner table, when she was growing up, she and her brothers would have to tell their parents one thing that they failed at that day. It was a requirement and her parents rewarded her for her failures. With no fear of failure, she was able to try, try and try again until she succeeded at a very high business level.

Eliminate the excuse habit.

Things that you want in life won’t fall into your lap. You have to stop making excuses in order to get the things you want out of life.

Once you stop this habit, it affects other aspects of life because you stop making excuses for a lack of results.

This causes a major breakthrough because you’ll focus on achieving positive outcomes.

Start saving money.

By saving money you will have emergency funds for the unforeseen.

This can often lead to a more moneyconscious lifestyle for you and your family.

By saving money you’ll pay closer attention to the trivial purchases you’re making in life. Often this will reduce the amount of clutter in your life, another unintended positive outcome.

Keystone habits work because they focus on making a dynamic change in your life. They produce a trickle-down effect. Soon you will notice more opportunities for self-improvement from the keystone habits that you’re forming.

Success with a keystone habit happens when you take that first step.

Right now, make a list of all the habits you’d like to develop. Pay close atten-

tion to the ones that can have a rippleeffect in your life. You’d be surprised at how this small change can generate many positive outcomes.

And the good news is that you can start small. For example, if you are used to waking up at 7 am, waking up at 5 am is a big leap so instead set your alarm for 06:45 because 15 minutes is doable. As you get more accustomed to waking up early set the alarm another 15 minutes earlier. Eventually, over the course of a week or two, you will reach your two hour goal. Of course, you’ll also need to start going to bed earlier, he says. That’s something you can also do gradually as you progress.

You really don’t know how big a small change can be because it snowballs so quickly. By getting up earlier you’ll have the benefit of have more time to exercise, prepare healthier meals, read, or simply plan your day.

Almost all successful people are that way because of the positive personal habits they have mastered. Start with small changes that are easy to accomplish and you’ll be amazed at the results you’ll achieve in short order.

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Mercedes-Benz Show Room Post Office Konceptfurniture

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Night Market Hua Hin Soi 72

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Hua Hin Train Station Marketplace Hua Hin Soi 96

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Clock Tower

L et’s Go, Penang

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ust an hour and 40 minutes by plane from Bangkok is Penang, also known as the pearl of the orient, it is one of the most touristic locations of Malaysia. Penang Island is one of the main components of Penang State. The island’s alluring charms and unique attributes alongside its multi-faceted cultures make it the perfect destination for all kinds of tourists from all over the world; from couples, to lone riders, to abundant families and friends. About 700.000 people inhabit Penang Island, of which

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59% are Chinese, 32% are Malay, 7% are Indian and 2% are of other origins. This notable diversity within the citizens of the state resonates throughout the culture and ambiance that flourishes in every aspect of this oriental pearl that once again opens up its gates wide to the West once again.

The beautiful state of Penang is located at the intersection of Asia’s great kingdoms and Europe's most powerful colonial empires throughout history.

The island is approximately 285 square kilometers in size and is situated ex-

actly on the northwest side of exotic Peninsular Malaysia. Penang has long served as the sole link between Asia’s two halves and as an extremely important outlet to the markets of Europe and the Middle East.

Penang embraces modernity while never forgetting to retain its traditions and old world charm creating a fascinating fusion of East and West. These are once again, strongly reflected in its harmonious multiracial populace and well-preserved heritage buildings. The easy going lifestyle of Penang is a result

of the melting pot of cultures, religions and food. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town in particular, is a total fusion of Chinese, Malay, Indian and other races, evidence of which is apparent everywhere, from its fusion cuisine to the blend in architectural styles.

Penang offers activities of all sorts, and for everyone; from hanging around at the beach to walks alongside irreplaceable sights on the island. The fascinating culture is complemented by golden sun kissed beaches and serene

deep blue seas. Penang's abundant tropical atmosphere, and its palmfringed beaches and unconventional fishing villages; its mountainous jungles and farms that are growing exotic produce such as nutmeg and durian are the icing to this very delicious cake.

One would have to search really far and wide to find an island blessed with as many natural attractions as Penang; a truly tropical paradise that offers something for everyone, from historical tours to re-encounter the past and nature park enthusiasts to those just

wanting to relax and disconnect on a warm, sandy, sun-drenched beach.

The island offers numerous hotels and resorts that range from luxurious decadency such as the famous Eastern & Oriental Hotel to local bed and breakfast charm for a budget fit to the average traveler. Most of the accommodation options are located in and around the city of George Town and around the towns of Batu Ferringhi and Tanjung Bungah, well connected beautiful places, that one enjoys to simply stroll around in them.

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Another one of Penang’s heartwarming and palette pleasing appeals is its famous fusion gastronomy. Penang is especially known as the best place to enjoy wonderful local dishes; and it is rightfully seen as Malaysia’s food capital enticing travelers from all over the world not only with the alluring force of its marvelous beaches and historical impetus but also with its scrumptious, one-of-a-kind native delicacies. Assam Laksa is one of the very famous Penang dishes. It is a spicy noodle soup with sour undertones that are ravishing to the taste buds; it is a poached mackerel that stews in the broth with tamarind, chilies, lemongrass and shrimp paste topped with a generous amount of rice vermicelli. Another famous musttry dish is Mee Goreng, thin yellow noodles fried with onions, garlic, shallots, and an option of either prawns or chicken, chili, cabbage, egg, and special pickles that give it an out of this world taste. Although this dish was once Chinese Chow Mein, it has evolved to an essential Malay dish that one cannot overlook while in Penang. The list of noodle dishes is endless. Nasi Lemak is a famous rice dish with lots of little side dishes to accompany the main substance; the rice which is cooked in coconut milk and placed on a banana leaf so the aroma of it penetrates the grains of rice. Roti Canai is a dish which descends from Indian cuisine; a flat bread which tends to have different shapes and which has a side dish of delicious curry sauce to dip in. The Roti, or flat bread is also known to be a sweet dish, enjoyed by the younger generation with sugar or a sweet syrup.

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If there's a more compact, convenient and exhilarating microcosm of the exotic east than Penang, our ears are open to the news since it is believed that there aren’t two like Penang. Such a wonderful place is yet to be found. Penang is irreplaceable, unlike anything on the face of this earth and definitely bucket list worth.

The history behind the island of Penang, has resulted in a culture and a way of living that is one of Malaysia’s most diverse, cosmopolitan and exciting for curious tourists from all over the world who are hungry to explore one of a kind places to gain inspiration, knowledge and a fresh approach to life. Its fascinating eventful history resonates in the diversity of the friendly inhabitants, clearly indicating the richness in culture and traditions. The culmination of it all is undoubtedly George Town, Penang's main city and capital, it is an urban center that delivers the old-world Asia in spades; think of auto rickshaws pedaling past antique Chinese shop houses and the smell of spices and incense lightly perfuming the heavy tropical air with a captivating aroma.

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Penang is one of the most industrialized states in Malaysia, however, its capital George Town has still wisely managed to retain much of its old world charms. George Town was the first town in the then Malaya to receive city status, by a royal charter approved

by Queen Elizabeth II, just before the country finally achieved independence.

For that reason, you often hear it being called the City of George Town, especially among the locals. George Town is located on a cape to the northeast of the island. The very tip of the cape is the site of the earliest British settlement, when the island was opened as the first British trading port at the end of the 18th century. Today a lasting reminder of British occupation stands there in the form of Fort Cornwallis, one of the must-sees in the island.

History shapes this state so much, that even the name "Penang" itself comes from the colonial days while under the British Empire until 1957.

The pronunciation of the original Malay name of the island would be Pulau Pinang, but this name has almost been erased and it no longer applies since today even the locals still call it Penang while speaking in English.

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The area within a radius of about a mile from Fort Cornwallis forms the famous old quarters of George Town, what today can be seen as the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This area holds some of the oldest and most historically significant structures on Penang Island. In this zone one can find whitewashed colonial buildings alongside gleaming temples, exotic mosques, old churches, intricate alleys that will please wanderers and all the popular sites that most tourists come to visit during their stay.

Penang is a must-see destination.

Its rich colonial history, its iconic cosmopolitan diversity, the tropical white sandy beaches with green palm trees, the chopstick licking spoon defeating cuisine, and the architectural decadence are a combination that make Penang an unforgettable visit.

The place is a seething metropolis of cultural fusions. Penang is bustling with excitement, clean, laid back and for everyone who hasn’t visited yet; a diamond in the rough.

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LÜRSSEN SHIPYARDS

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ith eight shipyards across northern Germany, Lürssen is a firmly established institution in a region renowned for shipbuilding of the highest quality. They build, repair, and modernize yachts, naval vessels, cruise ships and other vessels for discerning owners the world over.

Lürssen shipyards have built not only the longest yacht in the world,

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the AZZAM at 180.5 meters but also the largest measured by water displacement, the Dilbar. Considered to be the most expensive luxury yacht, with an estimated price of US$ 600 million, Dilbar also has the largest swimming pool at 180 cubic metres and its 30,000kw diesel-electric power plant is thought to be the most powerful ever fitted to a private yacht, giving her a cruising speed of 22.5 knots.

These aren’t mere Superyachts; they’re

Gigayachts.

Four generations of Lürssen’s have steered the company’s growth since its inception in 1875, starting with Friedrich Lürssen. After training as a boatbuilder, Friedrich wanted to join the boatyard of his father, Lüder Lürssen. Lüder however advised his son to start a yard of his own, saying a single company would be insufficient to support two families. On June 27, 1875,

Friedrich Lürssen

24-year-old Friedrich did as his father suggested and set up his boatbuilding yard. His first vessel demonstrated his trademarks: originality and high quality. Friedrich’s shipyard thrived.

Lürssen initially only built racing rowboats for local oarsmen, but orders started coming in from all over Germany. Word spread that Lürssen boats were not only beautifully designed but were also outstanding in their precision

workmanship. And, their lightweight construction meant they placed well in regattas.

In 1886 Lürssen built the world’s first motorboat. The 6-meter REMS was commissioned by the inventor and engine manufacturer Gottlieb Daimler, of Mercedes Benz fame. Gottlieb needed a boat to put his new engine through its paces. Always open to new ideas, Friedrich became very excited about

the project and designed and built the boat without delay.

Friedrich’s only son Otto joined the firm as a partner in 1907. As a shipbuilding engineer, he combined tried and trusted craftsmanship with new technical expertise, improving on past methods. This approach, handed down over the decades, remains to this day the essence of Lürssen’s unique quality and innovative spirit.

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In 1925 the company reached two significant milestones: Lürssen built its 10,000th vessel, a 14-meter wooden motor yacht while at the same time celebrating the company’s 50th anniversary.

Sadly, just seven years later, fiftytwo-year-old Otto Lürssen abruptly died. A bitter loss for the shipyard and the entire industry. His wife, Frieda, the strong-willed daughter of a captain of a large cruise ship, fills the gap and takes over the Lürssen yard.

The third generation of Lürssen’s took the helm in 1962. Frieda, who had led the company with great perseverance and technical expertise, handed over responsibility for the firm to her sons Gert and Fritz-Otto.

In 1971, legendary yacht designer Jon Bannenberg collaborated with Lürssen, the first of many collaborations, delivering the 71 meter Carinthia Vl to Austrian retail moguls Helmut and Heidi Horten. To this day, the Carinthia Vl remains contemporary in styling and is a precursor to today’s Lürssen luxury yachts. The yacht is also seen as a pivotal project in Lürssen’s history, as before Carinthia VI, the shipyard was best known for naval vessels and warships. Indeed, the company’s illustrious history bled into the Superyacht’s style, giving her the distinctive battleship-style look still recognisable today.

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Gert’s son, Friedrich Lürssen, joined the company in 1977. He worked his way through all departments of the shipyard and soon assumed a senior position.

Nine years later, Fritz-Otto’s son, Peter Lürssen, joined the company in 1987. Peter’s background included studying shipbuilding and industrial engineering in Germany and business administration in the United States.

Peter and Friedrich become the 4th generation of Lürssen’s to run the company.

In 1988, ninety percent of the company’s business involved Navy contracts.

Peter and Friedrich decided to devote half of their production capacity to building large yachts and set up a new yacht building division dedicated to this market.

In 1997, again working with yacht designer Jon Bannenberg, Lürssen built and handed over the 97-meter mega yacht LIMITLESS to her owner, Les Wexner, an American businessman. Wexner is chairman emeritus of L Brands corporation, best known for its brand Victoria’s Secret.

While acquiring three additional shipyards between 2004 and 2013, Lürssen continued to build larger and larger yachts.

Their client list is a literal who’s who of royalty & the rich. Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen was a client, having commissioned the 126-meter Octopus.

This Lürssen stands out as the world’s largest explorer yacht. Octopus is used for true scientific expeditions, such as when Paul Allen and his crew discovered a long-lost WWII shipwreck in 2015.

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The 138-meter Rising Sun (8th largest Lürssen) was commissioned

by Billionaire Oracle founder Larry Ellison who later sold it to entertainment mogul David Geffen.

Al Said is 155 meters in length and ranks 3rd by size in Lürssen’s stable.

It can accommodate 65 guests with a crew of 140. Owned by the Sultan of Oman, the ship launched in 2008.

With annual running costs estimated between 50 and 80 million USD’s, the 157-meter Dilbar comes in at #2 on the Lürssen length list. Accommodating 36 guests with a crew of 84, the Dilbar is owned by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov.

Usmanov is one of Russia’s richest men and is the majority shareholder of MetalloInvest and he owns Mail. ru. Russia’s number one Internet company.

Lürssen’s most significant commission to date is the massive 180.5-meter AZZAM. Owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Sheikh is the Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates. He is also one of the world’s wealthiest royals. Powered by two gas turbines and two diesel engines, AZZAM can reach a jaw-dropping top speed of 30 knots.

Lürssen’s most recent completed Superyacht left its German shipyard in March of 2019. The 136 metre Flying Fox completed her sea trials off the coast of Germany and is now plying the oceans as the 9th largest Lürssen yacht and one of the top 20 largest superyachts in the world.

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Octopus

With a beam of 20.5 metres, Flying Fox boasts a massive volume. Espen Ă˜ino designed the stylish exterior with cutaway bulwarks on the bridge deck and upper deck that allow plenty of natural light to flood in through the floor-to-ceiling windows. A unique feature is the enormous swimming pool, which is set transversely on the main deck aft. Flying Fox also has large sea terraces and swim platforms, which enable easy water access for watersport activities. Of particular note is the yacht’s helicopter capabilities: she has a pair of superyacht helipads, one on the sun deck, and a second situated on the bridge deck, with D-Values of 18 metres and 14 metres, they are able to host the largest helicopters on the market.

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AZZAM

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Rising Sun

“The Flying Fox fulfills the requests of a very experienced owner in an exceptional way,” says the shipyard’s managing partner Peter Lürssen. “The owner’s input within all aspects of the yacht’s design was clear, strong, and exacting. Building her was a significant challenge, and we are very proud of this achievement. She represents another remarkable milestone in our history.”

It’s been 145 years since Lüder Lürssen counseled his son Friedrich to strike out on his own, and many of the world’s rich and powerful are glad that he followed his father’s advice.

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L et’s Stay,

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Eastern & Oriental Hotel

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he Eastern & Oriental Hotel also known as The E&O in the breathtaking island of Penang is the only hotel in the heart of the Georgetown UNESCO World Heritage Site that possesses prime sea frontage. The hotel is located at Lebuh Farquhar in a convenient zone of Georgetown, next to some of the major heritage sights such as the Cheong Fatt Tze Blue Mansion and the colonialera municipal hall.

The Eastern hotel was founded in 1884, and the Oriental Hotel followed a year later after the clear success of the first hotel, the construction of the Oriental made the two become powerful mergers in 1889, and in turn created the famous combination of their names; The Eastern & Oriental Hotel. Together, as a whole, the hotel possesses over 125 years of magnificent historical value; the constructions and reconstructions that have taken place over time and the many people that have walked through the doors of the hotel throughout its existence as well as the events that have taken place make the hotel a one of a kind place to accommodate yourself in. The E&O has played host to some of the world's most celebrated artists, writers and heads of state including the irreplaceable Charlie Chaplin, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks, along with famous novelists and poets; Noel Coward, Hermann Hesse and Rudyard Kipling, these personalities have marked the hotel’s personality and make its historical relevance even higher when personalities of such magnitude chose it as the place they wanted to accommodate themselves in. The E&O continues to house the famous and the powerful with the Sultan of Brunei taking residence in the hotel, along with a very large entourage, just last year.

Today, the E&O hotel, the luxurious all-suite hotel, stands as the grand dame of heritage hotels having survived two world wars, the wane of the British Empire and the birth of Malaysia. Its distinctive classic elegance and grace of service has grown and enhanced with time making it a sharp image of hotelier perfection. The E&O brings a majestic colonial touch to the already fascinating UNESCO World Heritage town of Georgetown with its lavish interiors and the little objects such as porcelain vases and dĂŠcor spaces which possess the power to carry one all the way back to a century ago.

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The hotel is divided into two; the Victory Annex and the Heritage Wing. Both of the wings at the hotel have a swimming pool each. And alongside the incredible lounges and the magnificent infinity pools come the fitness center which also comes along with incredible views of the beautiful sea ahead.

The majority of the suites in this colonial style hotel look out onto its beautiful ornamental garden and swimming pool with dream like views across the Andaman Sea. The E&O Hotel offers a variety of different kinds of beautifully arranged regal suites which transport you back to a past century of decadent luxury and undeniable comfort.

All the suites boast of wooden floors, WiFi access, en-suite bathrooms and separate living rooms. The Deluxe Suite, features the promised breathtaking views of the Andaman Sea, the Georgetown Suite has view to the world heritage site city or to the colonial courtyard of the hotel, the Straits Suite have a pair of bay windows and the main lounge area overlooks the straits of Penang as indicated by the very name of the suite, the Writers Suite is the very room in which famous writers such as Sir. Noel Coward, Rudyard Kipling, Hermann Hesse and Somerset Maugham used to be guests of with large windows that let plenty of natural light in. The Penang Suite is two bedrooms on the second floor of the E&O Hotel which allows guests to overlook the straits of Melaka, these accommodation units feature a lounge, a kitchenette, a guest room, and a dining room with a bar. The Superior Suite and the Corner Suites are also spacious rooms with lounge area, luxurious bathrooms, beautiful vanity counters, and spacious balconies with views to the sea.

Finally, the Eastern and Oriental Suite is one of the most luxurious amongst them all

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in the entire region of Southeast Asia, these suites are located on the third floor of the hotel and each have three bedrooms; all of which feature king size beds or twin sized beds, a private study area, a lounge, a walk-in dressing room and a private dining room that can accommodate up to 22 people.

Depending on the stay details, guests have special access to the various private lounges, which host breakfast in the mornings, cocktails in the evenings and tea as well as coffee all throughout the day.

A hotel choice in Penang is a nobrainer; The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is the right choice for comfort, and a one of a kind experience, which is undoubtedly what the guest is looking for.

Eastern & Oriental Hotel 10, Lebuh Farquhar 10200 Penang Tel: +(6) 04 222 2000 Fax: +(6) 04 261 6333 Email: luxury@eohotels.com

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A Conversation with Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

Bill Heinecke - Redux (Editor’s Note: One of our most popular interviews ever was with Bill Heinecke, which appeared in our December 2017 issue. We are pleased to present it to you once again with updated information.)

Bill Heinecke is a business legend.

Heinecke moved to Bangkok in 1963 at age 14 with his family, having already lived in Japan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.

Bill attended the International School in Bangkok but was more interested in go-karting than studying. He approached the editor of the now-defunct Bangkok World, asking if he could write a column on go-karts. The editor agreed on one condition; young Bill had to also sell advertising for the newspaper. Earning a commission on his sales, within months he was making more money than the newspaper’s full-time sales staff. At the age of 17 he was promoted to advertising manager of the paper.

After completing high school, Bill borrowed $1,200 USD’s from a money lender and used the money to buy rags, mops, and buckets. He then set about getting contracts to clean commercial office buildings in Bangkok. In 1967 he founded Minor Holdings. “Minor,” being a nod to his youth.

Fast forward in time and from that $1,200 borrowed, Bill, now a billionaire has built MINOR International (MINT), into a global powerhouse with 2019 revenue of almost 4 Billion USD and employing more than 85,000 people.

MINT is a hotel owner, operator and investor with a portfolio of over 78,000 rooms across more than 530 hotels, resorts and serviced suites under the Anantara, AVANI, Oaks, Tivoli, Elewana, NH Collection, NH Hotel, nhow, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Radisson Blu, and Minor International brands. Today, Minor Hotels’ hotel and spa portfolio spans across 57 countries in the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and the Americas.

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In 1980 Bill introduced pizza to Asians. Experts predicted that Asian’s would never take to the Western faire, but Bill added local ingredients and quickly became Asia’s pizza king.

He initially bought the franchise from Pizza Hut, but when the parent company tried to restrict his other restaurant franchise efforts, Bill struck off on his own and started Pizza Company.

Pizza Company quickly went on to dominate the pizza business in Thailand. Always the entrepreneur, Bill spied a related opportunity and moved into dairy production, churning out cheese to top all those pies with an annual output of over 1,000 tons of mozzarella for his Thailand Pizza parlors alone.

Bill took out other franchises and purchased businesses growing MINT into one of Asia’s largest restaurant companies with over 2,300 outlets operating in 26 countries. Brands include; The Pizza Company, Jiang Bian Cheng Wai, The Coffee Club, Thai Express, Benihana, Bonchon, Swensen’s, Sizzler, Dairy Queen, Burger King & SSP Thailand plus it operates four food manufacturing plants.

MINT is also one of Thailand’s largest distributors of lifestyle brands focusing primarily on fashion and household products with over 480 locations. Its brands include Brooks

Brothers, Esprit, Radley London, Etam Paris, Charles & Keith, among others, and is a contract manufacturer of household products.

Other businesses in Bill’s empire include MJETS, Thailand’s largest jet charter provider as well as a large property development business building residential and commercial properties. In 2015 Bill was honored with the “Real Estate Personality of the Decade Award” by the editors of Property Report Magazine at their annual Thailand Property Awards gala dinner. The award was given for being “Consistently influential and instrumental over the past decade in not only shaping Thai real estate but also promoting Thai brands in the global arena,” Bill became a naturalized Thai citizen in 1991. In addition to being an entrepreneurial businessman, he is a jet pilot & race car driver. He is also a published author having written “The Entrepreneur: 25 Golden Rules For the Global Business Manager.”

Bill married his high school sweetheart Kathy in 1968 and they have two sons, John and David.

Philanthropy is well entrenched with the Heinecke’s. According to Kathy, “Bill and I feel very strongly about giving back to the people and country of Thailand who have been so good to us. Our primary charity

is the Roy E. Heinecke Scholarship Fund, which was set up in the name of Bill’s father. The foundation so far has provided education to over 850 under-privileged children from nursery school to the University level.”

Another way Bill and Kathy give back is through their Founder’s Day program. On Bill’s birthday, June 4th, all the different divisions of the company, including international divisions make it a charity day or take on a charity project.

The Heinecke’s are also well known for their love of Elephants and the donations they make yearly.

Russ Downing, Managing Director of HOT Hua Hin Property, recently had the delightful pleasure of visiting with Bill at his Bangkok penthouse to discuss his incredible life and business career and shares that conversation here.

RD: Bill, I once asked your wife Kathy how you stay on top of all the businesses you have, while at the same time continually expanding your empire? She said it was due to the many good people you have working with you. Watching you accept the Thailand Property Award’s Real Estate Personality of the Decade in 2015, your speech was all about the talent you had at Minor and recognizing their efforts, not

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yours. Do you feel that your ability to lead people was a God-given talent, or was it something you had to learn and nurture?

BH: I believe I have had an entrepreneurial spirit since a very young age, but I also believe that leaders are made not born. I like to lead by example and by making sure to always hire people smarter than me! This has grown organically through the necessity of building a number of business from scratch, at the same time. That being said, entrepreneurship is an ever-evolving passion of mine. A few years ago, I published a book called The Entrepreneur, which has since been reprinted and translated into many languages, to share some insights into the key lessons I have learnt over the years.

RD: You were quoted in an interview saying, “Being structured about my day, setting clear and realistic goals has definitely helped me to manage and develop the Minor Group from a small advertising agency and office cleaning company, to a public corporation that employs

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over 12,000 people”. That quote was obviously quite a while ago since you now employ over 85,000. Do you still feel the same way about setting goals, and do you continue to do it daily?

BH: Great discipline is needed to extract the most out of each day, week, weekend and month. A good routine is a sound place to start. In terms of goals, the key is to look at things in the context of a very small idea. If it works, it’s easier to expand and grow. But you must first be successful. To build a wall, you start with the first brick and then carefully add more bricks. Sometimes you can’t visualize how big a wall you are building. If I had visualized the wall that is our group today, I wouldn’t have known where to begin. I don’t think too far ahead. I feel sometimes that if you think too far ahead then you get caught up in the planning rather than the doing.

RD: It’s been reported that Warren Buffet reads five to six hours a day, everything from daily newspapers to annual reports. Is reading a significant part of your day, and can you walk us through what an

average business day is like for you from start to finish?

BH: I wake every day at 7am and am in the car reading the Asian Wall Street Journal and two other local newspapers by 7:45am. I feel out of the loop if I don’t know what’s going on in Thailand, Asia and the world by the time I’m at my desk each morning. I also read the Asian Financial Times and Time as well as numerous other trade publications to keep up to date about the market and any news which may impact my businesses. At work I may take up to 50 calls every day and send over 100 emails. By 7:30pm my driver will be taking me home for dinner with Kathy and I use that time to finish off any other projects. Email and using a Dictaphone have become crucial tools to ensure that everything gets seen to. I also make a point of speaking directly to each of my key executives at least once a day.

RD: You founded MJETS, a jet charter company, in the late 90’s and have grown it to be the number one Jet Charter company in the Kingdom.

You currently have Gulfstream’s and

Cessna jets in your stable, including the Cessna Citation X, the fastest non-military aircraft available. How much has having your own fleet of jets helped to fuel your company’s expansion globally and when was the last time you flew commercial?

BH: Travelling on our private jets has helped shortened our executives’ much valued time and allowed more flexibility to be able to travel at a short notice or to take off at a convenient time for us. It definitely helps with our businesses which is now global.

I do fly commercial at times – for example to the US or Europe.

RD: You’ve been quoted as saying that the number one quality you look for in all your staff is passion.

A while back we had the pleasure of interviewing New York Times Best Selling Author Janet Attwood who wrote the Passion Test. She works with such luminaries as the Dalai Lama, Sir Richard Branson, Stephen Covey, Nobel Laureate F. W. deKlerk amongst many others.

I asked her what she gleaned from spending time with them. She said that these giants had trained their minds to consistently choose in favor of the things that have the greatest meaning for them and they don’t put their attention on limiting beliefs.

Because of this, they are powerful beyond measure. And by just being who they are they teach others how to be more fearless and resolute in following their dreams and passions.

Firstly, did you ever have limiting beliefs, and would you say “passion” is the driving force behind Minor’s success?

BH: If you don’t enjoy your work, you won’t invest the time and energy needed to make it a success. I don’t know of any successful entrepreneurs who consider their work boring.

Never work for just money or power, it won’t satisfy your soul. Believe in your business more than anyone else. In the early days, I was able to overcome most of my shortcomings through the sheer passion and enthusiasm I brought to my work.

If you’re passionate about what you do, you’ll feel as if you never worked a day in your life! I always believe that things can get done one way or another and so I ‘drive’ my people to achieve our goals. This is one of the reasons why we have a ‘driveculture’ at Minor.

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RD: Your mother, Connie, once told me that the way you decompress is by going on road trips, driving one of the many classic cars that you have spread around the world. How many cars do you own currently, do you have a favorite and what country is it in?

BH: Yes, correct. I have around 33 cars in Europe and USA. My favorite is an LwB Ferrari California Spyder, 1956.

RD: As a follow-up, do you still own Clint Eastwood’s Ferrari, and are there any cars that you are currently pursuing?

BH: A collector will always keep one eye open for any reasonable new purchases and yes I still have Clint’s Ferrari.

RD: Speaking of Connie, what values did she and your dad Roy instill in you as you were growing up that you feel helped propel you to where you are today?

BH: Persistence and never giving up on my dreams and passions.

RD: As any self-respecting Billionaire would, in addition to multiple homes, jets, luxury and classic cars, you also have boats, A Major Affair that’s 30 metres and A Minor Affair, which is 20 metres.

With your intensely busy schedule, do you get to slip on your deck shoes very often and do you see any bigger purchases on the horizon?

BH: Whenever I can. Over last Songkran, I was with the family sailing in the Andaman Islands.

RD: A keen advocate of corporate social responsibility, you and your family established the Roy Heinecke Foundation, supporting underprivileged children’s education in Thailand and to date have sponsored the education for thousands of students. You also have a profound interest in looking after Thailand’s national symbol, the elephant. You launched the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation, and have, for the last seventeen years, put on and hosted The King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament & then the Elephant Boat Races and River Festival, charity events that have raised millions of dollars for the betterment of elephants. Why did you choose elephants as a cause and can you tell us about Founder’s Day?

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BH: Having lived in Thailand for many years, Thai culture is very close to my heart, and elephants are one of the greatest enduring symbols of this beautiful country. I have a deep respect for these beautiful creatures, and through GTAEF and the Elephant Camp at Anantara Golden Triangle, we’re playing a vital role in their protection, as well as helping to create a better environment for future generations to enjoy these ‘gentle giants’.

On my birthday, June 4th, my employees used to bring me gifts and flowers every year. Whilst I appreciated their kind generosity, I strongly felt they would be better spending their money to do something more useful for others.

So, we came up with a policy of no birthday gifts, but all Minor Employees, from Executives to the maids, would instead need to go and do something productive to help the community. This is how Minor Founder’s Day came about. It is now known as a day of good deeds where staff from Australia to Zambia go out to help give something back to the local communities.

RD: Finally, Bill, you are in a small club of individuals who have achieved remarkable things in their lifetime, which must be immensely gratifying. Looking back, over all of your years, what would you say has been your happiest day, and what made it so?

BH: My happiest day is probably yet to come but every day is a happy day for me doing the work that I love and am passionate about. My happiest moments are those spent with the family, and knowing that we have had so much quality time together. Time is a luxury one can’t get back so it needs to be spent wisely. True happiness doesn’t come from getting everything you want, but from being content with what you have.

RD: Thank you Bill

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This luxury 3-bed home is mere minutes from the Banyan Golf Course in the South of Hua Hin off of Soi 112. Modern in design, it boasts a massive 445 sqm of living space over 2-stories. Key features include a 11x3m private pool, an outdoor toilet and shower, landscaped gardens with lighting and a sprinkler system, a water wall, solar electricity and solar water heater, large outdoor terraces up and down with private bar, sunbed and hot tub upstairs, Danish-designer kitchen, large wine cooler, fitted storage throughout, indoor utility room, waterproof sail, electric blinds and awnings, private enclosed garden and alarm system. Every bedroom features an ensuite with rainfall shower; two ensuites have twin sinks; the master ensuite also has a free-standing deep bowl bathtub.

LIVING AREA: 445 M 2 LAND AREA: 504 M 2 BEDROOMS: 3 BATHROOMS: 5

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This modern home is a ready-tomove-in and is an extremely highspec property. As residents of the La Lua community, you will also have access to all the Resort facilities free of charge. Facilities include a 220m lagoon pool with swim-up bar, tennis court, restaurant, room service, handyman services, shuttle bus service into town (8kms to main beach), 24/7 security and CCTV. This home is priced unfurnished but can be offered partially or fully furnished for an additional amount.

To view the complete picture catalog of this property, visit www. hothuahinproperty.com, reference number AG-V181. To arrange a personal tour, call 084 387 5699 or email info@hothuahinproperty.com.

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12 Minutes North of Hua Hin Center, 10 Minutes to Hua Hin, Fully Furnished, Covered Terrace, Large Pool, Euro Kitchen Beds: 3 Baths: 2

Living area: 500 m2 Land area: 155 m2

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Hua Hin South – Khao Takiab

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This luxury beachfront Condominium Resort in Khao Takiab, 2km from Hua Hin Centre. A taxi service, shops, restaurants, bars and Tesco store.

Beds: 2

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Living area: 130 m2

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Hua Hin South

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Built by an award-winning developer, this well-built home is mere minutes from the Banyan Golf Course and ten minutes from Bluport.

Beds: 3 Living area: 220 m2 7,900,000 THB Baths: 5 Land area: 550 m2

Hua Hin Center

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Located minutes from Hua Hin Center is this brand new home with 1 bedroom guest house in Award Winning Development.

Beds: 4 Land area: 667 m2 14,500,000 THB Baths: 4 Living area: 274 m2

Hua Hin West

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The main residence features 2 bedrooms with a separate 2 bedroom guest house that includes its own lounge, kitchen and covered terrace.

Reduced from 19,000,000 – Features an open plan imported Italian kitchen, dining and lounge area with sliding glass doors oversized covered terrace.

Beds: 4 Baths: 3

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Living area : 500 m2 Land area : 1,790 m2

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Spacious 2 Bedroom Ocean View Condo In Beachfront Building with swimming pool in trendy Koh Takiab

15 Minutes from Hua Hin Center, Less than 1km from golf course, Large covered terrace, Latest energy saving technology

Beds: 2 Baths: 2

Beds: 3 Baths: 4

Living area: 153 m2

10,900,000 THB

Land area: 900 m2 Living area: 280 m2

Hua Hin North – Palm Hills This large golf course home is located in the desirable Palm Hills Golf Course Community, approximately 15 minutes north of Hua Hin Center.

The first floor consists of an open floor plan with large sliding wooden doors between rooms.

Prominent features include a two-story entry area with a wide staircase to the 2nd floor, a livBeds: 4

Baths: 4

Living area: 559 m2

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#AG-V178 ing room with a view out to the pool and golf course, and a family room for TV watching with a view out to the pool. There is an extra room that can be used as a 4th bedroom but is now used as an office. The spacious dining room can easily accommodate a table for 12.

of the stairs with the master suite taking up the right side of the house and 2 additional bedrooms and an additional bathroom on the left side.

The oversized saltwater swimming pool is 6 X 20 meters and was retiled in 2015 with new granite on the overflow & 2 new chlorinators & pump.

The second floor consists of a loft area at the top

Land area: 2,000 m2

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Pranburi

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Reduced from 15,000,000 - Superb executive pool villa located on the prestigious Falcon Hill development, 5 minute drive to centre of Hua Hin.

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15 Minutes South of Hua Hin Center, Sea Views, Near Beach & Golf Large covered Terrace, Pool, Euro Kitchen Beds: 3 Living area: 210 m2 Baths: 2 Land area: 600 m2

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Koh Takiab Beachfront Condo in desirable building in trendy area

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3 decks, ocean view, oceanfront swimming pool, tennis courts Beds: 2 Baths: 2

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Brand new home, using quality building materials, in a quiet area located approx. 20 minutes Southwest of Hua Hin center Beds: 3 Living area: 310 m2 15,900,000 THB Baths: 3 Land area: 2400 m2

Living area : 124 m2 Land area : 100 m2

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Beds: 4 Baths: 4

Living area: 280 m2 Land area: 700 m2

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Sea, River & Mountain Views, 3 Bedrooms in Main House, 1 Bedroom Guest Villa, Large covered Terrace, Large Pool, Euro Kitchen Beds: 4 Baths: 4

Living area: 270 m2 Land area: 1,000 m2

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Located in the Exclusive Palm Hills Golf Course Dev. Is this large home with 2 guest houses. Golf and Fitness Memberships Included.

Beds: 7 Living area: 750 m2 21,500,000 THB Baths: 8 Land area: 2400 m2

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This brand new well built home is located in a secured development less than 5 minutes from the Palm Hills golf course and 15 minutes from the center of Hua Hin. This home is constructed using high-end appliances, fixtures and fittings with energy savings in mind. The glass is double pane with argon gas & the air-con’s Beds: 6

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are inverter, making the AC units quieter with lower operating costs and fewer break downs.

The large master suite has sliding glass doors out onto the covered terrace and pool beyond as well as a walk-in closet. Separate from the main house is a two-bedroom guest house, each with their own en-suite. The European kitchen

is spacious with a cooking island, and there is an outdoor kitchen with an industrial quality grill.

The swimming pool is massive and comes with a spa and sun lounger area. Large self-contained maids quarters are off of the main house.

31,000,000 THB

Living area: 2,610 m2 Land area: 2,000 m2

Large Absolute Beachfront Penthouse With Mesmerizing Ocean Views Absolute beachfront condominiums rarely come on the market in Hua Hin, especially the enviable penthouse’s, due their rarity. Located next to the beautiful Five-Star Anantara Hua Hin Resort is this incredibly expansive 367 square meter, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. All bedrooms are en-suite, all with ocean views and deck access. The master suite is exceptionally spacious and benefits from a walk in closet and oversized master bathroom. Additionally, there is a very large lounge and dining area, a smaller lounge, a large kitchen with plenty of counterspace, a guest powder room and an office.

Hua Hin North

Beds: 3 Baths: 3

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Living area: 750 m2 Land area: 367 m2

58,000,000 THB

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Great Value! Reduced from 5,500,000. Features a European kitchen, dining room and lounge and has a pool plus covered parking for two cars.

Located off of Soi 94 near many restaurants, bars and shops. The main floor consists of a European kitchen & lounge plus 2 bedrooms.

Beds: 4 Baths: 4

Beds: 3 Baths: 3

Living area: 154 m2 Land area: 700 m2

4,500,000 THB

Hua Hin West – Black Mountain

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Living area: 165 m2 Land area: 316 m2

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This first floor condominium unit comes with one lifetime membership at Black Mountain.

This home has a spacious open plan living and dining area, adjoining large u shape kitchen. Outside pool and covered terrace.

Beds: 2 Baths: 2

Beds: 4 Baths: 3

Living area: 143 m2

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Living area: 240 m2 Land area: 680 m2

Hua Hin South – Khao Takiab

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Pristine Land, ready to develop your dream home, or build two deluxe pool villas with magnificent, mountains, lake and views.

This Luxury Condominium Resort is located in Khao Takiab, 4km from Hua Hin Centre, near a taxi service, shops, restaurants, bars.

Land area: 1896 m2

Beds: 2

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Living area: 117 m2

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This luxury ground floor apartment is in an exclusive low-rise condo resort. The communal swimming pool runs the distance to the beachfront.

This beachfront condo is located in the middle of Hua Hin and features a living, dining and kitchen area with direct access to the large balcony.

Beds: 2 Baths: 2

Beds: 2 Baths: 2

Living area: 134 m2 Land area: 680 m2

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13,500,000 THB

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Living area: 134 m2

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Hua Hin South

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This sea view condo incorporates a modern aesthetic, tastefully integrated with contemporary Asian flair featuring hardwood golden teak floors.

Located in a quiet and rural area, less than 15 minutes from BluPort.

Brand new pool villa, on a big land plot, designed for energy efficiency.

Beds: 2 Baths: 2

Beds: 3 Baths: 3

Living area: 192 m2

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14,400,000 THB

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Living area: 310 m2 Land area: 2,525 m2

Hua Hin West – Black Mountain

15,900,000 THB

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Reduced from 29 Million. Minutes from a long beach and a golf course.

Designed with an open floor plan living, dining and kitchen arrangement.

On the Black Mountain Golf Course, this large home offers stunning views and includes a full golf membership with outstanding amenities.

Beds: 4 Baths: 4

Beds: 3 Baths: 4

Living area: 350 m2 Land area: 998 m2

18,900,000 THB

Living area: 358 m2 Land area: 630 m2

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