HOT Magazine Issue 9, 10 Volume 5

ISSUE 9-10 VOLUME 05, SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2017

H OT MAGAZINE Luxury Living & Exclusive Lifestyle

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Mingkalaba MANDALAY THE LAST ROYAL CAPITAL

THAILAND PROPERTY AWARDS 2017 COMPLIMENTARY COPY

A CONVERSATION WITH

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Millers Bistro New & Unique A new and unique concept restaurant in Hua Hin, Millers Bistro features its own in- house Bakery, making fresh breads and desserts daily as well as its own in-house Butchery providing aged prime beef & charcuterie for its guests.

Millers Bistro is Open for Morning Pastries Cakes & Croissants Lunch Dinner Sunday Carvery

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Dear Reader Welcome to Issue 9 /10, Volume 5 of HOT Magazine.

In this issue we are pleased to take you on a journey to Mandalay, Myanmar’s last Royal Capital. Mandalay is the country’s second largest city and its cultural center. An easy and inexpensive flight from BKK, Mandalay is steeped in rich cultural heritage and shouldn’t be missed, page 40.

This issue we also introduce you to Cindy Bishop. Cindy is a Thai-American beauty queen, business woman, model, host, actress and mom. At the age of 18 Cindy represented Thailand in the Miss World pageant. Cindy has been acting in films and on TV since 1997 and can currently be seen hosting “Asia’s Next Top Model” TV show. Turn to page 56 to find out more about Cindy and the interesting life she’s led.

Lakes Global Group have been developing housing communities in Malaysia, China, the U.S. and Australia where his company built over 3,000 homes at their Sanctuary Lakes Development in Melbourne. Michael’s first development in Thailand is happening in Hua Hin and is appropriately called Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin. His interview and the story of his new development is on page 78.

Those are just a few of your stories you’ll find in this month’s issue of HOT Magazine. As always, thank you for picking us up and we hope you enjoy the read.

Next up, it’s time to break out the tuxedo’s and fancy gowns as we give you a front row seat to the Black Tie Gala Dinner held in the Grand Ballroom of Bangkok’s Five Star Plaza Athenee Hotel in celebration of the 12th annual Thailand Property Awards. Close to 600 of Thailand’s Real Estate elite came together to network, dine and celebrate the best of the best. Turn to page 64 to see who walked away with the coveted awards.

Tanya Siri Vijitsomphong

Finally, Russ Downing with HOT Hua Hin Property introduces you to Michael Tan. Michael and his Sanctuary

Although all materials are published in good faith and based on information solicited to us at the time of publication, the publisher takes no responsibility for any errors, loss or omissions that may occur.

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Let’s Eat,

Contents

Pirom, InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

Let’s Eat,

Miller's Restaurant

Let’s Go, Mandalay The Last Royal Capital

Let’s Stay,

Mandalay Hill Resort

A Conversation With Cindy Bishop

Thailand Property Awards 2017

Celebrating The Best Of The Best

Michael Tan, Sanctuary Lakes Global Group

White Beach Villas

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Myanmar

The Golden Land

Models: Dream Chanokporn, Jessica Mckenna, Warisa Srinukul Evan Linn Klant Ko Ko Thway Thit Linn Make Up: Kareng Ahla Designer: Seng Lat (Maka) Location: Kandawgyi Lake Yangon Photographer Sunya Yamaka

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Models: Dream Chanokporn, Jessica Mckenna, Warisa Srinukul Evan Linn Klant Ko Ko Thway Thit Linn Make Up: Kareng Ahla Designer: Seng Lat (Maka) Location: Kandawgyi Lake Yangon Photographer Sunya Yamaka

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Models: Dream Chanokporn, Jessica Mckenna, Warisa Srinukul Evan Linn Klant Ko Ko Thway Thit Linn Make Up: Kareng Ahla Designer: Seng Lat (Maka) Location: Kandawgyi Lake Yangon Photographer Sunya Yamaka

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HOT AROUND HUA HIN

Run to Give Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa and Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa recently joined forces for “Run to Give 2017”, a charitable event that forms part of Marriott International’s “Take Care” CSR campaign.

The run, which took place on 24th September 2017, marked the first time the event has been held in Hua Hin. In total, THB 150,000 was raised by Run to Give 2017, which will now be donated to Hua Hin Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry to help them tackle the

growing issue of mental health.

The event was honored by Khun Pailin Kongpun, Hua Hin's Deputy Mayor; Khun Orasa Awutkom, Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Prachuap Khiri Khan Office; Khun Akom Chanang, Deputy Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Phetchaburi Office; Khun Goetz Bauer, General Manager of Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa; and Khun Bruce Dupuis, General Manager of Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa.

Hua Hin Hospital was represented by Dr Patcharaporn Maleevach, Head of the Psychiatry Department; and Khun Chiraphat Onketphon, Public Health Technical Officer.

Run to Give is a series of events organized in various communities in which Marriott International properties operate. Each event is unique to its location, and the funds raised from every run go towards local charities to ensure the maximum local impact.

Eighth Annual HYATT OPEN a Success Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Thailand in association with Banyan Golf Club recently held its eighth annual Hyatt Open at the Banyan Golf Club in Hua Hin. This years winner was Mr. Simon Er who received a traditional silver Claret Jug Hyatt Open Trophy.

This yearly tournament is held to promote Hua Hin as a golf and wellness destination and to showcase the hospitality of Hyatt Hotels

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and Resorts in Thailand.

This year’s 2-day tournament was a big success and included top corporate clients, Government officials, media personalities and various golf clubs and associations.

The event was also proudly supported

by Mercedes-Benz, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Kiatnakin Bank, Thai Airways, Diageo Moet Hennessey and Perrier.

At the end of the second day of play, the award ceremony was held at the Banyan Golf Club with the announcement of the winners which were: Category B and Hyatt Open Champion: Mr. Simon Er with total score for two days 132, Category A: Mr. Raymond Lim with total score for two days 138 and Category C: Mr. Balrajsinh Parmer with total score for two days 135

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Will Robinson's Birthday at The Hilton Hua Hin Will Robinson, a music producer originally from the U.K. recently celebrated his 50th Birthday in style at The Hilton Hotel Hua Hin. Will is a song writer and producer, with past work including the Thai album, 'The Isan Project' which included the popular "Amazing Thailand" song. Will was also responsible for the 2008 version of Glory Glory Man United which you

hear every time Manchester United play at Old Trafford. Will has collaborated with many artists from across the globe including Bee Gee "Robin Gibb" and has produced shows and events worldwide since 1993.

Guests at Will's 50th birthday included Hua Hin Deputy Mayor Khun Montri Chopu , Hua Hin Women Club's,

Star Property Owner Khun Sumalee and Erik Hargrove of the James Brown Band.

Attendees were treated to performances

by Drag Queen "Dolly Diamond" from Melbourne and soul star "Dougie James" from Manchester, plus enjoyed a Tribute to the Miss World show and a Ladyboy cabaret.

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Millers Bistro, A One Of A Kind Concept Restaurant In Hua Hin Millers Bistro is an extremely unique restaurant that opened in Hua Hin in early October. All housed in one restaurant is a Butcher, a Baker and a Candlestick Maker. No, not really. The candlestick maker is replaced by a wellknown Hua Hin chef.

The restaurant is located on Soi 91, just off Petchakasem and a few minutes south by car of the Vana Nava Water Park. Millers is housed in the building formerly occupied by the Pom Pom restaurant, however after a walk through it looks like the building was purpose built for them. The concept is the brainchild of Hua Hin resident Ken Moore. Ken is the Butcher at Millers and will not only provide all the meats for the restaurant but will also sell meats such as sausages, hams and aged steaks in the retail portion of the restaurant.

Further, Ken will wholesale meats to Hua Hin and Bangkok restaurants and hotels. As a butcher, Ken has full control over the quality and aging of the meats he provides via the 3 outlets. Fred Paris, a former Hua Hin Resident, is heading up the bakery operation supported by French trained Chef de Patisserie Paul Thanakorn and his team. They will provide a range of European and French classic breads. This is in addition to pastries and cakes, all of which can be had while dining or purchased in the retail section of the restaurant. Fred will also wholesale his baked goods to Hua

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Hin restaurants and hotels and will bake custom cakes for birthdays, weddings or special occasions to order.

Well known Hua Hin Chef Gary Bond oversees all the food preparation of the restaurant. Gary was formerly the Chef at Mucky Duck and quickly gained a strong following and a reputation for quality, delicious food coming out of his kitchen. His kitchen is much larger and fitted with a full range of cooking equipment so Gary will really show his flair as the head chef at Millers. The restaurant is spacious with inside dining for 60 and outside for 50. Inside will be a wine & cocktail bar, with an outside bar for the weekends. If you feel like watching some sports, Millers features a 3 meter projector screen to show live sporting events with stereo surround sound. Every Sunday is special at Millers as they serve their afternoon Carvery.

A selection of rotating meats including Beef, Lamb, Pork, Ham & Chicken will be available with a help yourself vegetable station complimented with homemade Yorkshire puddings. Millers will also be the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon English high tea with a choice of sandwich, cake, pastry and of course scones with jam and homemade clotted cream served with tea or coffee.

A special children’s menu is available using the same natural and fresh ingredients hand made in their kitchen, no packed meals for our child visitors,

just freshly cooked quality food. Millers will also be the ideal place for hosting your special events such as business events, golf society functions, birthday parties and wedding celebrations. Their indoor & outdoor area can accommodate a buffet meal for 150 and they can easily customize any menu to your desire.

Millers will host a weekly theme night which will feature an international food buffet such as Indian, Mexican and Thai cuisine.

Millers is open Tuesday thru Sunday.

The Bakery opens at 8 AM for retail take away and also serves Pastries, Cakes & Croissants with Coffee or Tea. The Bistro is open from 12 noon to 11PM in the evening serving lunch and dinner.

Their Sunday Carvery starts at 12 noon.

Parking will never be a problem as they have parking for cars and motorbikes outside and additional parking adjacent.

For more information you can give them a call at 0963697775, or view their website millershuahin.com or their Facebook page facebook.com/ Millers-Hua-Hin-328655287595128/ info@millershuahin.com, reservations@ millershuahin

HOT AROUND HUA HIN Sanctuary Lakes Opening Party On Friday September 29th a festive party took place to celebrate the unveiling of the new show house at Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin with over 100 suppliers, estate agents, staff and friends. Special VIP guests in attendance included those from the Lord Mayor’s office, Banyan Golf Course, Rotary Hua Hin, Hua Hin Business Group and Local Authorities including the Ober Toors office along with local media.

Michael Tan, the CEO of Malaysia’s Sanctuary Lakes Global Group welcomed the crowd as did Graham Miller, Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin General Manager.

The new finished show house is Sanctuary Lake’s “Kingfisher” design which is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home offering approximately 197 square meters of indoor living space and another 106 sqm’s of outdoor living area. It features an entrance foyer leading into large open plan kitchen (with island), dining room and lounge, all of which overlook the pool and lake beyond. Making the most of Hua Hin’s wonderful climate, the Kingfisher enjoys a large outdoor patio area to soak in the amazing lake and mountain views.

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HOT AROUND HUA HIN Great Food And Wine At McFarland House On a beautiful September 2nd evening, those fortunate enough to be in attendance were treated to a rare and exclusive wine dinner at the Hyatt Regency Hua Hin’s beachfront McFarland House. The event was also a welcome party for the Hyatt’s new Executive Chef Ryan Dunn. Coming from the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok, Ryan has only been in his new position a short time.

Each course of the 5-course meal, planned and prepared by Chef Ryan and his team, was perfectly paired with Chateau Wines from Chile.

Guests enjoyed seared Atlantic scallops, slow roasted organic chicken, 24-hour pork belly and a slow roasted Australian lamb rack. Desert was not forgotten and included textures of chocolate and cream.

A great night that will be well remembered by all who attended.

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t will surprise no-one familiar with the 5-Star, Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort, that its Pirom authentic Thai restaurant excels in every aspect – for its quiet elegance, unsurpassed ambiance, and ease of locating & ready access – quite in addition to its unsurpassed Thai cuisine featuring delicacies from the Gulf.

And Pirom’s sunken cabanas - set low, spaced 6 meter apart and separated by water with its sound-absorbing properties – cancels out intrusive noise whilst retaining confidence of one’s own conversation. This is a perfect venue for tête-à-tête; a romantic proposal or a business discussion.

Hua Hin’s Intercontinental occupies prime, beachfront (think beach polo), about mid-point along Hua Hin’s famed 5 kilometers strand. The spacious resort complex extends all the way back to Hua Hin’s main Petchkasem thoroughfare, where it is connected by pedestrian overbridge to the classy new InterContinental Blúport wing and Shopping Mall.

Our à la carte experience featured six exquisite Thai dishes, each fastidiously prepared by superbly trained Chef’s in Pirom’s open kitchen – allowing aspiring gourmands to observe and pick up a few tips if they wish. An aperitif of the locally produced, Monsoon Valley Colombard, 2016 (an excellent complement to seafood), with Prawn Chips and spicy dip appetizer set high expectations. These were amply met by six dishes, brought to the table concurrently in the traditional Thai style: As delectable as it is visually appealing, ‘Poo Nim Kra Tieam Prik Thai’ is Pirom’s proprietary rendition of the local soft-shell crab; deep fried and served with garlic and black pepper – an absolute ‘must’ for

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anyone not familiar with this Thai delicacy.

A Steamed Whole Sea Bass, served with a tantalizing combination of Ginger and Chinese celery in a soya sauce, and Pirom’s choice of traditional spices, will tempt even the non whole-fish lover.

A tough choice but possibly the pièce de résistance, was ‘Phad Chaa Ta Lay’ – Pirom-style. Superbly wok-fried to retain flavor, Prawns, Squid and Scallops, complemented

by Thai herbs and green peppercorn, in a proprietary sauce. This is a worthy tribute to this iconic, Hua Hin dish.

A close contender and perennial favourite is, ‘Ghoong Thord Sauce Ma Kham’; Jumbo Prawns, deepfried and served with tamarind sauce. Just faultless.a perennial favorite.

Rounding out this selection of the Gulf of Thailand’s bounty, was the ‘Pla Proud Duean’. A delectable, deep fried whole sea bass and mixed seafood, in traditional green curry sauce, and prepared with

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Pirom’s unique flair for enhancing spices and rich, proprietary sauce.

And for western diners not replete without a sweet desert finale, a traditional Mango-withSticky-Rice. Again, Pirom-style – unsurpassed for the finest of ingredients, perfectly prepared faultlessly presented and just a hint of sesame lingering with the sweetness.

Access is along Hua Hin beach and through the Intercontinental’s luxurious, beach-side facilities, or immediately off Petchkasim Road on the seaward side. There is handy underground parking.

Reservations are recommended: Pirom Restaurant InterContinental Hua Hin Resort 33/33 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Phone: +66 (0) 32 616999 ichh.rsvn@ihg.com

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alking in, we did a double take. Are we still in Hua Hin – or is our mind playing tricks on us? The calming colours, orange and blue, the bentwood timber chairs, the long upholstered banquette seating with large plush cushions.

Persian style mirrors framing the rear windows, adding extra light and warmth to the room.

Is this some comfortable modern

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bistro in regional France?

the menu!

No, we have stepped into Millers Bistro & Bakery on Soi 91 on the southern edge of Hua Hin and what a fantastic first impression!

Breakfast, we discover, is available from 8:00 am to 12 noon with four choices; - Scottish, English Vegetarian or Eggs Benedict. The alternative is breakfast in a bun with three choices of fillings.

Attentive staff welcome us, asking if wish to be seated for a meal or a drink at the bar. Timber topped, highly polished and welcoming, the bar occupies one side of the room.

Once seated, it’s time to interrogate

Miller’s owner, Ken Moore joins our table to explain that they butcher and cure their own meats onsite.

From their dry aged steaks to the breakfast bacon, and make their

own sausages and black puddings to boot. Something unique and a characteristic Ken believes will set Millers apart from others in Hua Hin. We choose from the all-day menu, available from 12 noon. European flavours are dominant in the menu.

Italian Panini, Sandwiches, Burgers, classic Salads and Platters for snacks or lunchtime fare. Or the traditional structure of Starters, Pasta, Grills and Mains.

Chef Gary Bond, recently of Mucky Duck, is in charge of the main kitchen. Owner and Chef have developed a menu that allows Gary to fully utilise his formal training and depth of experience. While Ken takes charge of the butchery, including curing and ageing of the meats both are passionate about what they produce.

Our starters arrive. Salt & Pepper Soft Shell Crab – crispy coating

encasing soft, perfectly cooked crab meat. No need for any accompanying sauces. Delicious just as it is! Potted Duck – a generous serving of creamy full of flavour duck liver pate served with an apple and peach chutney and a generous piece of toasted bread – from Millers own in-house bakery of course! The pate and apple chutney a perfect match. The final starters, a well-balanced Cherry Tomato Bruschetta served on slices of Miller's own baguette.

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For mains, our party enjoyed somewhat of a meat feast. Braised Beef. Melt in your mouth beef, red wine sauce sitting atop a horseradish flavoured potato mash and accompanied with lightly braised vegetables. The mash and deliciously moreish beef – a perfect marriage. Rump steak. 10 ounces of dry-aged, grain fed Australian beef served simply with grilled portobello mushroom, tomato and triple cooked chips. Heaven on a plate for any steak lover. And finally, Gammon Loin Steak. Cured in-house in brine, the ham steak is served grilled and topped with thin slices of pineapple off the same hot grill. A lightly fried egg and triple cooked chips finish off the plate.

Millers also wants to be known for its artisan bread, pastries, sweets slices, cakes, desserts and pies. And these are all available now thanks to the craft and artistry of Chef’s Fred and Paul. Respectively from Belgium and France, these Chefs de Patisserie and Master Bakers, along with their team, are now baking up a storm.

To make our Millers experience more special, Chef Paul had prepared three desserts to sample. How could we say no?

Creme Catalina – think Spanish custard dessert very similar to Crème Brulee. Luscious custard with hints of cinnamon and orange and a light crystalised sugar top. Chef Paul’s own take on the classic Mille-feuille and meringue topped. And finally his own creation – three-tiered in a glass – a dark crumb base, Mango Mousse, a delicate Caramel Tuile, and topped with ice cream. The challenge was to dig your spoon through all three layer to taste the full combination.

What decadence!

Millers Bakery & Bistro opens daily at 8:00 am for bakery, coffee, or breakfast. Lunch from 12 noon till 5:00pm. Late October or early November, owner Ken is hoping to start dinner service. Sundays, following breakfast, is dedicated to the Lunch Carvery - 12 noon to 5:00 pm.

Millers is situated Hua Hin Soi 91 with on street parking. Call 096 369 7775. Additional contact details info@millershuahin.com and http:// millershuahin.com Michael Cullen

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TRUE ARENA NEWS

INVESTING IN MOBILITY (PART 2) TAKE ACTION Whatever mobility concerns you have, it is time to take action if you desire the aspects discussed above.

Self myofascial release (foam rolling) and other common mobility practices are fantastic and should be done often. But the most obvious empirically supported answer is to stretch more. This is difficult for most of us because unlike strength training or conditioning, stretching is boring. I frequently bore myself to tears stretching in the gym, but the results and benefits keep me going. Plus it presents discomfort first. Results, being increased flexibility or range of motion, tend to occur slower than in strength training and conditioning which means that we don’t experience as profound immediate gratification and are not motivated to stretch more – only immediate discomfort. So, how do you start?

GIVE YOUR BODY ADEQUATE TIME TO WARM UP Rushing into your strength work or conditioning is very hard on the body for several reasons. Your muscles and joints are figuratively and literally not warmed

movements that begin to elevate your heart rate, that activate important muscle groups such as your hip and shoulder stabilizers that need to be fired before strenuous exercise, and movements that loosen up your muscles from chronic activities like sitting.

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up and are not ready to efficiently handle stress placed upon them. This means they will perform less optimally (eg: you won’t lift as much) and be at a higher chance for injury. Neurologically your body is also not ready to absorb stress from heavy lifting and conditioning and so the physical pressure you place on yourself is actually a shock to your nervous system.

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We all desire increased performance in our jobs, workouts and daily lives.

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If you have questions regarding mobility, see a personal trainer advice to get you started.

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here are cities in the world which just have the right mix of ingredients to make of them authentic bastions of cultural diversity, coalescing history with heterogeneity and a chaos with a scrupulous architecture.

While there are a handful of these the world around, few are as rich in history as the one which features in this month’s Let’s Go. Mixing rich Burmese heritage along with colonial traits as well as a very extensive mix of cultural diversity, this September, we travel to Mandalay, the economic and historic hub of upper Myanmar.

Those familiar with Asian terms will have already noticed the curious term embedded in the city’s name. Mandalay, which is named after the nearby Mandalay Hill, bears the term “mandala” in it.

Mandalas are spiritual and symbols of religions such as Buddhism, but also Hinduism, which represent the world around us. Often symmetrical and very meticulously crafted, they represent soundness and balance, in masterpieces often mesmerizing due to their sober complexity. It’s this that we could compare this former ancient capital too, as many

of its ancient maps display a neatly ordered city, in carefully crafted square blocks and central districts which outstretch in synch. Founded and commissioned as the new capital of Burma during the mid 19th century, Mandalay became king Mindon’s wish to mark the auspicious anniversary celebrating the 2,400th jubilee of Buddhism.

Carefully crafted and surrounded by the flows of three different rivers, Mandalay became one of the economic hubs of the region amid flows of beautifully engineered infrastructure and architecture.

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The advent of British colonialism merely a quarter of a century on, would significantly influence Mandalay’s role in the face of Burma’s hubs of trade. Yangon, which featured in our last issue, started to become the country’s main port of commerce and executive importance, thus relegating Mandalay to a role beyond that of the country’s economic hub. Instead, Mandalay was to become a centre for Buddhist teachings and cultural displays, making it the symbol of independent sovereignty for the Burmese people.

Mandalay’s cultural heterogeneity was further powered by the large influx of Indian immigrants that resulted as a result of the British Raj’s dominion on India.

Mandalay was to keep its symbolism of independence and its name as the bastion of Buddhism in Burma upon the gaining of independence in 1948, further cementing the cultural strength attributed to it.

Moreover, most learning centres about Buddhism around the country were single handedly run by offshoots of Mandalay University.

Mandalay as a city decayed under the rule of Ne Win, who had all but forsaken the infrastructural maintenance of its architectonic beauty. With it came a number of fires that destroyed many buildings, the grounds of which were purchased by Chinse businessmen from Yunnan. It is this way that settlers upon settlers, Mandalay owes its unique ethnic make up to its rich past.

The city’s urban sprawl today has continued to garner heavy investment on the part of the Chinese, who are considered the agents leading this change.

Modern day Mandalay has therefore a rich demographic diversity, within its population of about a million people, it is not just home to the traditional Bamar majority but more and more, it is a home to a large array of Chinese people, which provide much needed activity in its commercial districts, especially Chinatown. There are too an important quantity of Burmese Indians, who established themselves during the colonial period and today have come to provide a rich diversity in the scene across the city.

Mandalay is situated by the famous Irrawaddy River and has both a tropical wet and a dry season. It sees considerable heat increments toward the months of March, April and May before the downpours are almost daily.

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But if there is one thing that distinguishes this city from the rest, it’s the amount of different historic sites one can visit. The most prominent one of these is the Kuthodaw Pagoda. Kind Mindon commissioned this structure to date contains the world’s largest book in the form of concrete slabs.

Each tablet, which is embedded in the walls of the various stupas that comprise the structure, has its own jewel and decoration. The British rule hampered the beauty of this structure, as they looted many of the relics within, which would only later be restored as a petition was made to queen Victoria.

Mandalay Palace is a symbol of the last Burmese monarchy, as the grounds where they last inhabited before the country became a republic.

Surrounded by a moat and at the centre of the capital back when it was built, the Mandalay palace is one of the most prominent sites to visit in the city. As with the Kuthodaw Pagoda, a large array of the palace’s relics were looted by the British, some of which continue to be displayed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in the United Kingdom. Burned to the ground during the Second World War, it was later reconstructed in 1989, when a project to restore its previous beauty was started.

This was a problem because of the lack of budget from the reforming committee, which later had to seek support from private funding in order to sustain itself.

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Another place essential in the travel plans of anyone planning to visit Mandalay is the Mandalay Hill, after which the city is allegedly named. A towering natural structure which elevates almost 225 metres in height, Mandalay Hill provides a perfect viewpoint for the curious holiday maker who wishes to see the city below in all of its grandeur and splendour, as it affords the opportunity to take a full panoramic view of the ancient capital. A trek up the hill is a pastime some enjoy, as it allows them to gradually see and take in the nature while they continue to strive for the view from the top. During World War Two, Mandalay hill became the scene for important battles confronting the Japanese army and the British troops, as they fought it out to gain supremacy of the top, with the latter eventually forcing the Nippon army out of the grounds.

Getting to Mandalay is easy from Bangkok, it's less than a two hour flight. While the Mandalay International Airport is one of the most modern and well equipped in the country, it generally suffers from under-usage, as it only serves scant domestic flights and two destinations outside the country.

Luckily, one of those destinations is Thailand, and visitors can make their way into the country both from Suvarnabhumi Airport and from Chiang Mai International Airport. The airport is considerably far from the main city, at about 45 kilometres from Mandalay.

Mandalay is one of those cities that makes one fall for its charm, perhaps not immediately, but eventually. Laden with a luscious culture and an absolutely magnificent set-up, it is a perfect place for the adventurous holiday goer. It provides not only an element of traditional richness, but also has great structures and monuments to display, making it one of the most attractive cities to visit in the entire country. In definitive, there is a little point of interest for everyone in Mandalay, so if you have yet to visit this ancient city, you most definitely must.

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here are hotels that can make a trip all that more memorable. Be it due to their immaculate attention for detail, for their magnificent infrastructure, the layout or the setting. Some of them merge all of these aspects into one to create for guests an unforgettable experience and bringing them the most reputable and well-established taste of luxury within the most exotic setting imaginable. This month we take you to the Mandalay Hill Resort, a hotel like no other which boasts of its advantages to provide guests their ultimate experience in the ancient capital of Burma.

The Mandalay Hill Resort is a luxurious hotel at the foothills of the famous Mandalay Hill, from which the city gets its name. Located about a forty-minute drive from the main city, the resort provides visitors with a five star experience, from the minute they arrive until the moment in which they depart. Laden with more than two hundred rooms, all of an impeccable setting, they are the first thing to remark.

The standard room at the resort is the Superior Room. Containing all the most basic amenities, it is a fantastic way to enjoy just enough luxury on your own, your friend or with a partner, especially if you will spend most of your time outside of the hotel. This 32 metre square room comes equipped with a television with cable channels, a mini bar, free WiFi, a safe, air conditioning and 24 hour room service.

Then comes the Deluxe Room, at 38 square metres. This is ideal for a small family, such as a couple and a child. It comes with all of the above amenities and a large space for a three people to be at ample comfort at all times.

Next in line is the Junior Suite, which is ideal for a slightly larger family or a couple who want some separation between their bedroom and their living room. This room sleeps three grown adults and up to two children, making it ideal for those who holiday in greater numbers. With all the standard amenities, this is a must for those who wish to enjoy their holiday with their children.

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The Executive Suite is next in line. A 55 square meter space allows you and your family to truly enjoy the luxury of a spacious room, allowing for plenty of separation between the sleeping, living and leisure areas.

Finally, there is the Suite Spa Villa, the uppermost tier of the room chain at the Mandalay Hill Resort. Equipped with all the usual amenities, this 60 square metre space provides a fantastic chance for a large family to gather in this immaculate bungalow holiday setting, with access to all amenities and a bathtub of the utmost luxury, it features classic architectonic styles to truly summarise the essence of Myanmar in one simple setting.

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The spa at the hotel is one of the highlights. Sporting an array of different treatments, from reflexology to traditional massages to yoga, it couples to perfection with the serene setting of the resort, which loses the guest in its lush and enormous stretch of greenery, making of it a perfect place to unwind.

The swimming pool is majestic, facing a large shrine and surrounded by flora, it truly allows guests to relax and relieve themselves from any stress.

Fancy a bite to eat? Treat your taste buds to the magical a la carte dining from Yadanabon Café’s a la carte fine dining to Ming’s Asian Kitchen’s Myanmar, Thai and Chinese culinary delicacies. Fancy a drink instead?

Kipling’s Lounge offers the opportunity to sip on some fancy cocktails or classic spirits and beverages. A light snack or tapas can accompany the sound of the live band on any given night.

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The Mandalay Hill Resort is in definitive the most hospitable and welcoming hotel in the city. Boasting an array of marvellous facilities along with a great variety of reflexology and relaxing treatments, coupled with marvellous restaurants and bars, it really presents the ultimate setting for any visitor to enjoy during their stay in the ancient capital. If you have yet to visit Mandalay and are doubting where to stay, the Mandalay Hill Resort is definitely a great option.

Editor’s Note; The Mandalay Hill Resort has signed a Management Agreement with Accor Hotels and it will be rebranded as Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort Hotel at the end of 2017. Additionally, they are building a new hotel adjoining the property which will be an MGallery

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A Conversation With Cindy Bishop Cindy Bishop is a Thai-American beauty queen, business woman, model, host, actress and mom. At the age of 18 she represented Thailand in the Miss World pageant. Cindy is the owner and creator of "Mama's Secret," a maternal skin care line and she is an ambassador for Fin Free Thailand and the Camillian Home for Disabled Children.

Cindy has been acting in films and on TV since 1997 and can currently be seen hosting “Asia’s Next Top Model” TV show.

HOT Magazine recently had the delightful pleasure of sitting down with Cindy to discuss her very busy life, both professionally and personally.

Cindy, many people when they first meet you, don’t think you are Thai, they think you are Farang. Why is that?

Well, for one I have blue eyes! That and the fact that I only have 1/8th Thai blood (My grandmother was half Thai) But since I was born and raised here, I only feel Thai.

What was your childhood like and where did you grow up?

I had a wonderful childhood in Pattaya.

When I was growing up, it was a quiet but rapidly growing beach resort. I spent most of my childhood years playing on the beach or exploring under the water as my father owned one of the first diving operations in the region.

At the age of 18 you won the Miss Thailand World competition and then went on to compete at the Miss World Pageant in India.

As a little girl did you dream of representing

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Thailand in the Miss World Beauty Pageant or did this goal come later in life to you?

No, I never dreamed of being a beauty queen.

I did love to model and perform though, so when the opportunity presented itself as soon as I graduated from high school, I went for it!

To compete at that level requires huge determination and discipline. Where did that come from? Was it instilled at a young age?

Yes, my father always instilled in me how important it was to have a good work ethic and self-discipline. My parents always told me that I could be anything I wanted to be, but that I would have to work hard to achieve my dreams. And that’s the same thing I tell my children now.

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that time, did you see yourself moving into the corporate world or were your aspirations different?

Not really. I don't think I'm cut out for the corporate world to be honest. I much prefer to have the freedom to create and be my own boss, hence my various entrepreneurial projects. The degree was more of an asset to have in my field of entertainment work.

You have many accomplishments, one of them being a Supermodel. Did the modeling come after the Beauty Pageants or before?

Modeling has always been my first love. I remember putting on my own one-girl fashion shows for my parents' guests at our house parties, so there was definitely a dream there, although I didn't know it at the time.

Most people know you from your acting, both in Movies and on Television. Did acting come naturally to you or did you attend an

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acting school or classes?

Again, with most things in my life and career, I was pretty much thrown into acting and had to learn as I went. My first role on TV was a sitcom series for Channel 3 where I played a witch in disguise (think I Dream of Genie but instead of a bottle I had a broom) I've been very lucky to have had the chance to work with the A-listers in the industry, so it was a chance to learn from the best!

Of all the parts you’ve played in film and on TV do you have a favorite role, one that you enjoyed playing the most and if so, why?

My favorite role to date would have to be “Lily van der Woodsen� in the Thai adaptation of Gossip Girl. It was so interesting for me to be able to portray such a well-known character, loved all over the world, but in a totally different language and culture.

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very popular TV show “Asia’s Next Top Model”. How does acting in a reality TV show differ from playing a character in a drama and which do you find more challenging?

They are extremely different. For one, I'm not “acting” on ANTM. True, there are some scripts I have to follow, but that's mainly for me to describe the rules and details of the various challenges the girls will have to face that day, or when I have a message to deliver via “Cindy Mail”.

Everything else is real and unscripted and happens on the spot. How I am ultimately portrayed, depends on the editors. I do play up my Tiger Mom persona at times when needed to get my point across but pretty much what you see is what you get on the show.

I would say it is more challenging than playing a character in a drama, as the emotions are real and can be very strong for everyone involved.

In addition to modeling and acting you are also the owner and creator of "Mama's Secret" maternal skin care line. Please tell us about that?

It was a project I started after giving birth to my son, Aiden. I had a hard time finding a stretch mark lotion

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that I really liked so I started looking at producing my own line of cream, oils and lotions for pregnancy and beyond. Our customers love the natural ingredients and our signature Lavender Oil scent. So far its been going very well and I'm quite proud of my brand :) You are an Ambassador for the Camillian Home in Lat Krabrang, and Fin Free Thailand, what can you tell us about these organizations and the work they do?

Fin Free is a project that aims to help spread awareness about the dangers of eating shark fin soup in the hopes of saving these magnificent creatures from extinction and preserving our ocean ecosystems. The Camillian Home is a wonderful home for children living with disabilities and HIV providing them a good education and quality of life.

My two new projects include Operation Smile, which provides dental and reconstructive surgery for children born with cleft lip & palette. The 7% Project aims to reduce the number of children dying from road accidents by increasing the number of kids wearing helmets from only 7% to 100%.

Twelve years ago you married fellow actor Byron Bishop and from that union you have two adorable children, Leila Carmen & Aiden William. How do you balance such a busy life and do you have much of a social life outside of family and your professional pursuits?

It takes a team! My husband and I are very hands on and involved with every aspect of the kids so between the two of us and some help from Grandma, we make them our priority. As for work, social, and personal life, I am very good at organizing and planning how to balance them all at the same time. It can get extremely crazy at times, but I wouldn't have it any other way!

Thank you Cindy for taking time out of your busy schedule to be with us.

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On September 15th in the Grand Ballroom of the Plaza Athenee Hotel in Bangkok over 600 of Thailand’s real estate elite gathered to honor the best of the best. The PropertyGuru Thailand Property Awards 2017 is the longest-running event of the regional Asia Property Awards programme established in 2005 and which now includes more than a dozen countries across Asia. With a professionally run awards system supervised by BDO, the world’s fifth largest auditing and accountancy firm, the Thailand Property Awards is the biggest and most prestigious real estate event in the Kingdom, with the top and emerging names in real estate celebrating the best developers, projects and designs in the top tier markets of Bangkok and Phuket, as well as Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, Samui, Phang Nga/ Krabi, the Eastern Seaboard, the North East, and Songkhla.

This year’s awards boasted a very strong shortlist of 100 nominees in 39 categories. Ananda Development won its first-ever Best Developer trophy in the competition’s 12-year history for pioneering its “urban technology ecosystem” strategy to build better urban living solutions.

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Meanwhile, two former Best Developer title holders returned to the stage to receive the ‘Best of Thailand’ awards: Charn Issara Development for Best Housing Development (Thailand); and Major Development for Best Condo Development (Thailand).

In Hua Hin, the Best Housing Development Award went to Falcon Hill with Sansara at Black Mountain receiving a Highly Commended. In the condominium category it was Veranda Residence winning the Best Condo Development Award with Sansara at Black Mountain garnering another Highly Commended. Hua Hin’s Suppagarn Real Estate Service Co.,Ltd led by Eakkarat Suppagarn won in the Special Recognition in Sustainable Development category.

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Russ Downing, managing director of HOT Hua Hin Co. Ltd. and head of the Thailand Property Awards Hua Hin judging panel for the 10th year had this to say “The level of competition in Hua Hin for both condominiums and villas was extremely strong this year and led to some lively discussions after our Hua Hin judging team concluded our viewing of the short listed properties.” Russ went on to say “Some real estate insiders classify Hua Hin as an emerging market, but after viewing this year’s short listed property’s I would say Hua Hin has arrived.”

The country’s “retail queen” Supaluck Umpujh, chairwoman of The Mall Group, and the visionary behind such iconic shopping centres including The Siam Paragon, The Emporium, and The EmQuartier along with Plu Port in Hua Hin was honoured as the 2017 Real Estate Personality of the Year by the editors of PropertyGuru Property Report magazine for her contributions to the country’s retail and lifestyle real estate segment.

Mrs. Srisuda Wanapinyosak, Deputy Governor for International Marketing Asia and South Pacific of the Tourism Authority of Thailand, keynoted the ceremony.

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uss Downing, Managing Director of HOT Hua Hin Property, recently had the pleasure of meeting up with International property developer Michael Tan, Founder and CEO of Sanctuary Lakes Global Group.

Michael and his company have developed housing projects in his native Malaysia as well as in China, America, Australia and now Thailand with his first project being built in Hua Hin which is called Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin. RD: Michael, you have been a developer for over 40 years. What did you do professionally prior to Real Estate Development and what was the catalyst that led you into property development?

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family business was in property development. That is where my career began. I have served as director of few publicly listed companies and have learned to look at "the forest rather than the trees" RD: You’re native Malaysian and still reside there. With many development projects in Malaysia what was the catalyst for branching out internationally?

MT: While the business was growing in various states in Malaysia, we also began to look at opportunities outside Malaysia. We’ve had projects in Melbourne, San Francisco & Toronto. Currently outside of Malaysia, we are developing Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin, and Sanctuary Peak in Sichuan China.

RD: Throughout your development career you’ve built tens of thousands of residences worth over 1.5 billion

U.S. Dollars. Have you ever thought of developing commercial properties?

MT: Over the years, we have become more focused in our business approach. We believe we should be sticking to our knitting and doing what we do best, developing "Resort Residential". This is where we can "create and deliver value assets" and creating an impact in the process.

RD: Your Sanctuary Lake Development in Melbourne is a truly massive and impressive project which includes a Greg Norman designed golf course. What can you tell us about it?

MT: Sanctuary Lakes, Melbourne, has a total of more than one thousand acres consisting of 3,000 homes plus a shopping center spread over 100 acres. The project was completed in 2010.

We have changed the image of the surrounding area and have lifted the standard of living there. We have added pride to home ownership and are proud that Sanctuary Lakes was awarded the best environmental design in Australia.

It has been very satisfying for me in particular. A buyer did mention that staying home is like a holiday in a resort. Another had thanked me for providing the enjoyment in a home which he couldn't have had otherwise.

RD: Before purchasing the land for a new housing estate, do you conduct a lot of market research, or, after 40 years of doing this, do you have a gut instinct telling you that a project will be successful?

MT: We are developers. We "develop undeveloped land". We are pioneers in that direction. We achieve new frontiers. Our approach is a new concept. Market studies of

past projects are of no relevance to us. Bankers very often don't share our view. Consequently, our projects are very often self-funded. Our experience, our gut instincts are our guidance.

RD: Your very first real estate project in Thailand is called Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin. Why did you choose Hua Hin for your first foray into Thailand?

MT: We did not choose Hua Hin, Hua Hin chose us. It came to us coincidentally. The chemistry was there from the beginning. The terms are conducive. The gut feel is good.

In a simple terms, all are just fated.

RD: If you were talking to a potential home buyer in Hua Hin, what would you say to convince them to purchase a house at Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin?

2 biggest shopping centers of Hua Hin. The world-renowned Bangkok Hospital is located just next to these 2 shopping malls. Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin is second to none. It is the hamlet in harmony with nature. Each house will have natural lighting and ventilation. The owner staying there will call it "my home, my enjoyment".

RD: Michael, when you’re not planning and building new real estate projects around the world what do you like to do for fun and relaxation?

MT: In each project I seek an impact. I enjoy the challenges.

Outside my work, my pursuits, among others, are challenges in golf, skiing, driving, musical instruments, singing and health.

Thank you Michael for your time in talking with us.

MT: Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin is ideally located. It is only 15 minutes from Blu Port and Market Village, the

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Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin The Hamlet in Harmony with Nature Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin is the latest Luxury Villa and Pool development from the successful multi- national company, Sanctuary Lakes Global Group. Experienced developers, they have had great success with similar projects in Australia, China, Malaysia and the USA. Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin is their first project in Thailand and consists of approximately 58 pool villas on 40 rai of land plus 15 rai of lakes. The land chosen for the development offers stunning views of lakes, mountains and the local countryside with the most amazing sunsets in the evening.

An enjoyable feature of this new development is approximately 1.4 km’s of landscaped strolling paths directly alongside the lakes.

Sanctuary Lakes offers 3 different house styles, all with plenty of skylights to make the homes naturally bright.

The “Kingfisher” is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home plus powder room offering approximately 197 square metres of living space. It features an entrance foyer leading into a large open plan kitchen (with island), dining room and lounge, all of which overlook the pool.

The spacious bedrooms have high elevated ceilings and the master bedroom has a semi walk-through wardrobe room before you enter the ensuite bathroom. It also boasts a private terrace area. Making the most of Hua Hin’s wonderful climate, the Kingfisher enjoys 106 sqm's of covered/outdoor area and an 8 x 4 metre swimming pool.

The “Sandpiper” is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home plus powder room with approximately 188 square metres of indoor living space. From your 2-car garage, you enter into a spacious courtyard from which you can then access all living areas. Outside there is 123 sqm’s of covered/outdoor area overlooking an 8 x 4 metre swimming pool. The spacious bedrooms have high elevated ceilings and the master bedroom has a semi walk-through wardrobe room before you enter the ensuite bathroom.

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The “Peacock” is the largest home at Sanctuary Lakes Hua Hin with 441 square metres of indoor living space that encompasses 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a powder room and maid’s quarters. The maid's quarters could be turned into a 5th en-suite bedroom if so desired. The main unit houses the master suite, along with bedroom #2, and the maid's quarters. There are also two separate 1 bedroom guest suites, with their own entrances and each with their own kitchenette and lounge. The extremely spacious bedrooms have high elevated ceilings and semi walk-through wardrobe rooms before you enter the ensuite bathrooms, 3 of which boast a “lounge” area too. Outside there is 326 sqm's of covered/outdoor area overlooking a 10x5 metre swimming pool.

Most plots also have the added benefit of a view of the lake and the mountain’s beyond. The projects show house is set to complete by the end of September. To get to Sanctuary lakes take the road to the Banyan golf course off of Soi 112.

When the road forks, stay right and follow the signs. The development and sales office is approximately 6.7Km’s from the turn off of Soi 112. For more information you can call their sales office at 032 900 658, or email graham@slgg.my. Their website is filled with information and can be reached at www. sanctuarylakeshuahin.co.

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HOME OF THE MONTH

Absolute beachfront condominiums rarely come on the market in Hua Hin, especially the enviable penthouse’s, due to their scarcity.

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.

Surrounding the unit is a wide wrap around deck that features the full view of Cha Am to the north and Hua Hin to the south, all framed by the magnificent gulf of Thailand.

This luxurious penthouse occupies the prime location of all the units in the low-rise building, offering the ultimate in privacy

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Large Absolute Beachfront Penthouse With Mesmerizing Ocean Views

and exclusivity and is being offered at just 150,000 baht per square meter.

Ownership amenities include a beachfront swimming pool, a tennis court and discounted food, beverage & spa visits at the adjoining Anantara Hua Hin Resort.

To view the complete picture catalog visit www.hothuahinproperty.com and reference number AG-A60. To arrange a personal tour call 084 387 5699 or email russ@hothuahinproperty.com.

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Living area: 367 m2

55,000,000 THB

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White Beach Villas

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am Roi Yod is one of Thailand’s most spectacularly beautiful beach destinations, it’s the very definition of paradise.

Dolphin Bay, approximately 40 minutes South of Hua Hin, is the most well-known beach in that area, it is as tranquil of a location as you could possibly find. Here you can enjoy a Thai-massage on the beach at Thai prices, lunch at a local restaurant, a drink with your feet in the sand or an ice cream from one of the small local shops along this unspoiled cozy beach. There is even a nine-hole golf course nearby.

It is here that Dutch developer Pieter Visser chose to build his White Beach Villas housing development.

Offering 20 luxurious private pool villas, the project is surrounded by swaying palm trees and mountain views. This tranquil slice of heaven is just 200 meters from a golf course, 300 meters to the national park and 800 meters to the beautiful Dolphin Bay beach.

Pieter is very much a craftsman and takes pride in producing people’s dreams. He encourages his clients to customize their homes to their requirements and desires. As such, no two are exactly the same.

White Beach Villas is priced in what realtor’s call “The Sweet Spot.” It is

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the price range that the majority of house buyers are interested in, which is between 7 to 12 Million THB. For 7 million, or 6.9M to be exact, you can have the “Villa Jasmine A”, which is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offering an inside living area of 130 sqm’s and a total living area of 231 sqm’s on a land plot of 544 square meters. This home boasts 3.4m high ceilings, hardwood doors throughout, high spec aluminum windows, 15cm double insulation, 18cm thick walls, Kohler bathroom fittings, Kvik kitchens with granite worktops, a 6.75m x 3.5m swimming pool with overflow and US pool equipment, 2m high perimeter walls, landscaped tropical themed gardens and stainless steel automatic security gates. Included in the price is a Kitchen budget 200,000 THB. Going up in price to 8.4M is the “Villa Palm B”, which is also 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms but offers 156 square meters of inside living space and a total living area of 280 square meters. This home has the same specs as the one above but comes with a larger pool at 8 X 4 meters and offers a larger land plot at 545 square meters as standard.

The “Villa Coconut E” is priced at 8.9M and again comes with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The

internal living area is slightly larger at 162 square meters but the total living area remains the same at 280 sqms. What separates Villa Coconut E from the Villa Palm B, besides the extra 6 square meters is the internal the ceilings are higher at 3.8meters and the land plot is larger at 633 square meters as standard.

Additional land can be added to all “standard” plot sizes on the 3 house types above and is priced at 3,500 THB per sqm.

The second largest house at White Beach Villas is their “Villa Leelawadee” priced at 9.9M. This house style is 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with almost the same internal living space as the Villa Coconut E but a larger total living area of 348 square meters on a larger land plot of 744 sqm’s. This home also features a sala and larger carport.

The house Hawaiians would call the “Big Kahuna” is the “Villa Bougan D” boasting 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with 180 sqm’s of inside living space and a total living area of of 360 sqm’s. Priced at 11.9M, the house occupies a standard land plot of 926 sqm’s and also comes with a sala. This premier home features an infinity swimming pool, 28 sqm’s of covered terrace and 76 sqm’s of open terrace.

All of Pieter’s White Beach Villa homes come with 3 phase electrics, German made high quality water pipes, internet connections, luxury fixtures and fittings, Kvik kitchens, built-in cabinets in the bathrooms, air conditioning throughout, high ceilings, 15cm of double insulation in the roofs, over-flow pools (unless otherwise noted), stainless steel electric gates, garden sprinkler systems and Government water supply.

Additionally, there is a permanent on-site Property Management and Maintenance office overseen by the General Manager.

White Beach Villas are quality built homes in a gorgeous peaceful setting with the mountains of Sam Roi Yot and swaying Palm trees as a backdrop. Before making a buying decision you should talk to Pieter and view his project. For more information call +66 (0) 84 316 3193 or visit their website, www.white-beach-villas.com.

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Hua Hin West

#AG-B144

10 Minutes W of Hua Hin Center, Up to 3 year finance, Great Rental Investment, Brand new, Fully Furnished, Great Amenities Beds: 2 Baths: 2

Living area : 100 m2 Land area : 100 m2

Hua Hin West

4,200,000 THB

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Hua Hin West Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3

#AG-V216731 Living Area: 165 m2 Land Area: 550 m2

Hua Hin West

6,500,000 THB 5,500,000 THB

#AG-B1706002

12 Minutes N. of Hua Hin Center, 10 Minutes to Hua Hin, Fully Furnished, Covered Terrace, Large Pool, Euro Kitchen

10 Minutes W of Hua Hin Center, 5 Minutes from Black Mountain Golf, Fully Furnished, Large covered Terrace, Pool, Euro Kitchen

Beds: 3 Baths: 2

Beds: 3 Baths: 2

Living area: 500 m2 Land area: 155 m2

Hua Hin Center

5,900,000 THB

#AG-B3000551

5 Minutes to Hua Hin Center, All Bedrooms Face Pool, Fully Furnished Large covered Terrace, 4X10 Pool, Euro Kitchen, Beds: 3 Land area: 700 m2 Baths: 4 Living area: 290 m2

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6,900,000 THB

Living area: 160 m2 Land area: 640 m2

Hua Hin South Koh Takiab

6,900,000 THB

#AG-T313306

7 Minutes S of Hua Hin Center 1 minute walk to popular beach Townhouse, communal Pool, Euro Kitchen Beds: 3 Baths: 3

Living area: 135 m2 Land area: 350 m2

View our full property catalog at

www.hothuahinproperty.com

8,000,000 THB

+66 (0) 84 387 5699 info@hothuahinproperty.com

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Hua Hin West

#AG-B146

Hua Hin South

#AG-B217606

10 Minutes from Hua Hin Center, Completed Development, Sala, Covered Terrace, Pool, Euro Kitchen

5 Minutes South of Hua Hin Center, Desirable development, Fully Furnished, Large covered Terrace, Pool, Euro Kitchen

Beds: 3 Baths: 2

Beds: 3 Baths: 4

Living area: 250 m2 Land area: 609 m2

10,950,000 THB

Hua Hin South

#AG-B2138966

Living area: 270 m2 Land area: 800 m2

Hua Hin South

12,900,000 THB

#AG-B3135430

10 Minutes SW of Hua Hin Center, Guest House, Fully Furnished

15 Minutes South of Hua Hin Center, Sea Views, Near Beach & Golf

Large covered Terrace, 4 X 12 Pool, Euro Kitchen

Large covered Terrace, Pool, Euro Kitchen

Beds: 4 Baths: 4

Living area: 340 m2 Land area: 1,000 m2

Hua Hin West

13,500,000 THB

#AG-B313220

Beds: 3 Baths: 2

Living area: 210 m2 Land area: 600 m2

Pak Nam Pran

14,500,000 THB

#AG-B3135430

10 Minutes West of Hua Hin Center, 3 Bedrooms in Main House, 2 Bedroom Guest Villa, Large covered Terrace, Large Pool, Euro Kitchen

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

Beds: 5 Baths: 7

Beds: 4 Baths: 4

Living area: 415 m2 Land area: 1,100 m2

14,900,000 THB

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

View our full property catalog at

www.hothuahinproperty.com

16,000,000 THB

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Hua Hin West Countryside

#AG-B147

Located approximately 10 minutes west of Hua Hin in a fully completed development is this well-built 3 Bedroom 4 bathroom home. Sitting on a large land plot of 1,604 square meters of pristine gardens this home features special areas everywhere you look. The Main House boasts 2 bedrooms and 3 bathroom’s, a large European Kitchen and lounge. The master suite enjoys a walk-in closet and a double jacuzzi tub. Outdoors there is a 4 X 4-meter one bedroom en-suite guest house which is currently being used as a spa room with large jacuzzi and massage table. The property has several outdoor sala’s including 1 which overlooks the pool and an old teak sala that overlooks the spacious gardens. Another building contains a second well equipped European kitchen with a wood fired pizza oven and an attached covered terrace for dining. The large back garden features a waterfall that feeds into a fully stocked Koi pond. Purchase of this property includes a maid, gardener and pool man paid for 6 months.

Beds : 3

Baths : 4

11,000,000 THB

Living area : 270 m2 Land area : 1,604 m2

Hua Hin West

#AG-V212241

Hua Hin North

#AG-V1701001

Located mere minutes from the Black Mountain Golf Course, rated one of Hua Hin’s very best, is this large 3 story pool villa in a modern design.

12 Minutes North of Hua Hin Center, Highly Desirable development, Fullyy Furnished, Large covered Terrace, Large Pool, Euro Kitchen

Beds: 4 Baths: 4

Beds : 4 Baths : 5

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19,950,000 THB

Living area : 500 m2 Land area : 800 m2

View our full property catalog at

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19,750,000 THB

Career Opportunities Managing Director

Specs: Schedule : Full-time Shift : Day Job – 24 hours stand by.

Job Level : Managing Director.

Start Date: Jan 2018

The Managing Director will be responsible for managing the daily hotel operations for the rapidly expanding Oriental Beach Pearl Resort. The Team Member will provide overall leadership in our continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

managing balanced scorecard performance, implementing and complying with all company policies and standards, overseeing sales and marketing initiatives, leading and developing the executive teams, responding to guests inquiries and resolving concerns, as well as hotel-wide meeting participation and facilitation.

Luxury Hotel General Management experience •Exceptional ability to lead and communicate during a time of rapid change and growth •Commitment to creating an exceptional guest experience •Experience catering to international and Thai (Bangkok) clientele

About Oriental Beach Pearl Resort

Other key priorities are listed below:

East meets West at Oriental Beach Pearl Resort. The majority of the 65 villas in the resort are sold to private house owners but around 40 villas are signed up in our rental program. In 2018 a 45-room hotel will be added to the resort and bring the total capacity of guests to 220.

•Ensure guest and Team Member satisfaction •Monitor and develop Team Member performance, particularly the executive team and department heads, to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward •Recruit, interview and train Team Members •Oversee service quality, operational efficiency, guest satisfaction, standards compliance and service and financial measurements •Identify operational performance, productivity and efficiency gaps and implement measures to correct those deficiencies •Serve as primary liaison with hotel owner and the board.

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: •BA/BS Degree in hospitality •A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience •A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Luxury General Manager •A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Managing Director or General Manager •Proven Marketing, Branding and Sales expertise at a property of similar size resort/ hotel.

Oriental Beach Pearl Resort at a Glance: Located amidst lush mountains and sandy beaches the Oriental Beach Pearl Resort is the perfect place for relaxation to unwind the mind.

The resort features a 62-meter waterslide, 3000m2 saltwater pool, world class fitness center, SPA, water playground, pool-bar, tennis court, 18-hole mini-golf, International & Thai restaurant (Sala Bo Cuisine and Wine) and much more. Each of the villas features unrivaled views from the open area private rooftops that also includes private Jacuzzi’s alongside outdoor kitchen.

What will I be doing?

The Managing Director for Oriental Beach Pearl Resort will direct and manage all hotel operations including, but not limited to, hotel budgeting and forecasting, strategic planning, leading service initiatives, leading and

What are we looking for?

What benefits will I receive?

Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and, depending upon eligibility 4 weeks’ vacation per year, work permit and as well as housing allowance and all taxes paid. You will be given a chance to earn up to THB 250,000 per month through our bonus program that gives you 20% of all increase of our current 2017 net profits.

Since being built in 2010, Oriental Beach Pearl Resort has been a guest favorite in Sam Roi Yot. We pride ourselves in employing 57 local staff and pride ourselves in contributing to the continual growth of the local vicinity.

Start Date: January 2018

•A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Managing Director or General Manager for a luxury property with a hundred plus (100+) rooms •A minimum of two (2) years of 5-star

View us online at: www.orientalinvest.com

Send your CV to: fb@orientalinvest.com