HOT Magazine, Issue 2, Volume 9

ISSUE 2 VOLUME 9 FEBRUARY 2021

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Luxury Living & Exclusive Lifestyle

HOT MAGAZINE COMPLIMENTARY COPY

AMAN, A JOURNEY TO PEACE

RICHARD MILLE, ENGINEERING TIME

PRADA CHALLENGER SERIES, GATEWAY TO THE AMERICA’S CUP

HENNESSY TURNS 256

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At Black Mountain Golf Club, a very special and exciting new dining experience has arrived. Hua Hin town’s renowned Prime Steakhouse restaurant has come to Black Mountain, serving probably the best steaks in Thailand. Everything from Wagyu rib eye, fresh fish, pasta, salad, desserts & European specialty dishes are exquisitly prepared by Anders and his master team. A warm Thai welcome to Prime Steakhouse awaits you at Black Mountain Golf Club, Hua Hin.

Restaurant open from 6am to 9pm

To book a table: Email: restaurant@bmghuahin.com Phone: 032 618 620 Mobile: 089 028 3547

Free shuttle from Hua Hin for groups Tel: 089 028 3547

Reach captivating new heights.

The new Continental GT. Now with a V8 engine.

Discover more at BentleyMotors.com/Continental Continental GT V8 WLTP drive cycle: fuel consumption, mpg (l/100km) – Combined 23.9 (11.8). Combined CO₂ – 268 g/km.

The name ‘Bentley’ and the ‘B’ in wings device are registered trademarks. © 2020 Bentley Motors Limited. Model shown: Continental GT V8.

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ver January and February, in the waters off Auckland, the Prada Challenger Series took place to see who would compete against the defender to win the pinnacle of world yacht racing, the America’s Cup. Three well-funded syndicates from Italy, Britain, and the USA competed to see who would face New Zealand, the current America’s Cup holder. In March, also in New Zealand, the very emblem of speed supremacy afloat – The America’s Cup - will either be retained by New Zealand or relocate to Europe. Dig out your deck shoes, crash helmet, and turn to page 62 to learn who will be facing off for the “Auld Mug” and bragging rights from this 150-year-old international competition.

There are watches, luxury watches, and ultra-luxury watches. Buying a Richard Mille watch isn’t as expensive as buying a Mercedes Benz. It is as expensive as buying a Really Nice house with a garage containing an S Class Mercedes Benz within.

It is possible to buy a Richard Mille for under 100,000 USD’s, before Thailand’s luxury tax, but the vast majority of his watches are $500,0000 and above, with the Richard Mille’s RM 056 priced at over $2.2 million, again, before the luxury tax. Many celebrities and sports stars sport Richard Mille’s. One of the most recognizable is World Tennis Champion Rafael Nadal. Nadal has made international headlines for routinely wearing a Richard Mille tourbillon watch while professionally competing at international tennis matches. World audiences were shocked not only that Nadal would choose to wear a seemingly unnecessary item that could impact his performance but

also that it was a several hundred-thousand-dollar timepiece. Watch enthusiasts were additionally perplexed by the idea that the watch contained a tourbillon mechanism known for its delicate fragility.

Dig out your bank book(s) and then turn to page 39 to find out what exactly is in the secret sauce that makes owning a Richard Mille so out of this world expensive.

At the age of 20, Richard Hennessy, the son of an Irish Lord, departed from his ancestral home for France in 1724 to fight in the French Army of King Louis XV. After sustaining injuries in the Battle of Fontenoy in 1745, Richard settled in the Cognac region, on the Charente River banks, where he began distilling wine to produce brandy. And with that, my friend, Hennessy Cognac was born.

At the end of the 18th century, Hennessy began to extend its reach across the globe, starting with the United States. At the beginning of the 19th century, the House set its sights on Australia and Southeast Asia and later conquered the South American, Japanese and Chinese markets. In 1860, a quarter of cognac exports bore the name Hennessy. Dust off your “Snifter” and turn to page 78 to read about one former Supreme Leader of North Korea who Hennessy reported spent over $700,000 a year on their Paradis cognac.

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

Tanya Siri Vijitsomphong Editor, HOT Magazine

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Edited and published by HOT Hua Hin Co. Ltd. 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. No part of this publication may be reproduced in full or in part without the previous written consent of HOT Hua Hin Co. Ltd. All materials copyright. All rights are reserved.

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A Journey To Peace

Engineering Time

Koh Chang

Gateway to the America’s Cup

Amanpuri Phuket

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Richard Mille

Let’s Go,

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STEP INTO AN OASIS IN THE CITY Introducing the new Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, where riverside sanctuary meets urban energy

Visit us at: www.fourseasons.com/bangkok

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Contact us: reservations.bangkok@fourseasons.com or +66 (0)2 032 0889

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MODEL: Nam Chutima PHOTOGRAPHER: Sunya Yamaka STYLISH: Numaon MUA: Khaithong DRESS: Bride and Groom Gallery Bangkok Thailand LOCATION: La Residence, InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

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La Residence Hua Hin Privacy, spaciousness, and exclusivity defines the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort’s most lavish accommodation. Set on one-half acre of meticulously landscaped grounds, with its own private entrance, and infinity pool, is the 220 square-meter, two-storey La Residence Hua Hin.

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MODEL: Nam Chutima PHOTOGRAPHER: Sunya Yamaka STYLISH: Numaon MUA: Khaithong DRESS: Bride and Groom Gallery Bangkok Thailand LOCATION: La Residence, InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

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Falcon Hill Voted Best Housing Development in Thailand Situated in South Hua Hin within city limits, Falcon Hill is a Scandinavian owned and managed luxury residential development designed with the discerning buyer in mind.

The development is located on 8 hectares (50 Rai) amidst a stunning landscape of forested hills and stunning sea vistas that truly represents the essence of a tropical lifestyle. We can confidently state that there truly is no comparable residential development in Hua Hin in terms of design, build quality and attention to detail.

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Popping Up at Blúport, Le Caf, by InterContinental Hua Hin Resort InterContinental Hua Hin Resort is taking its fine food and drink on the road, actually across the road to the Blúport Hua Hin Resort Mall.

From 19 February, you can enjoy premium pastries, sandwiches, salads and vegan favourites at the new popup venue Le Café at the entrance to the BluPort Resort Mall in Hua Hin.

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Le Café will temporarily operate, providing great service and a highquality dining experience.

The menu focuses on vegan lifestyle eating and features diverse snacks and light-meal options including gluten free sandwiches and vegan pastries and baked goods, for those with allergy and other dietary concerns. Other options are also available, such as garden

salads and fresh-baked croissants. On the weekends, Afternoon Tea is served.

Along with fine TWG teas and highquality coffees, the drink menu includes juice bar selections, soft drinks, beer and wine.

Le Café at Blúport Hua Hin Resort Mall, managed by the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort, is open every day.

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Enjoy Private Teppanyaki By The Beach Of Hua Hin At Coast, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin All food connoisseurs, mark your calendar to visit Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin as its popular COAST Beach Club & Bistro brings to the beach of Hua Hin the authentic Japanese Teppanyaki dining, promising all the entertainment and scrumptiousness in the best dining scene of Hua Hin. The culinary art of teppanyaki takes center stage at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin as its everpopular COAST Beach Club & Bistro presents COAST Teppanyaki By The Beach complete with your favourite food and the fascinating view of Hua Hin beach. Available every day for dinner, the latest teppanyaki offer will seduce your taste buds with the only the freshest and top-quality ingredi-

ents while the bistro’s team of chefs promises all the entertainment and scrumptiousness hot off the teppan iron griddle to your table set against the backdrop of Hua Hin beach’s spectacular evening atmosphere.

Choose your favourite ingredients from COAST’s several teppanyaki sets featuring some of the best of both land & sea, from Australian sirloin beef, giant tiger prawns, scallops, rock lobsters, salmon and sea bass, and many more. Each set comes complete with tasty side dishes like Japanese garlic fried rice, classic miso soup, and mixed vegetable salad and a full set of teppanyaki sauce and condiments.

dishes for every type of preference; the seafood lovers, the carnivores and of course the vegetarians as well. Also on offer is a variety of special pizza of all kinds – all from the bistro’s homemade pizza dough recipe. Tasty options include exciting topping combinations that appeal to the widest array of taste buds.

COAST Teppanyaki By The Beach Available every day for dinner from 18:00 to 22:00 hours Prices start from 1,150++ per set (for 2 persons).

For more information or reservations, please call +66 (0) 3251 2021.

Complimenting an extensive menu choice is the bistro’s á la carte selection that serves up 50 new mouth-watering

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HOT AROUND BANGKOK Bentley Bangkok Holds Exclusive Valentines Day Contest Bentley Bangkok by AAS Auto Service Co., Ltd., the sole authorized importer and distributor of Bentley cars in Thailand, held the exclusive campaign on Valentine’s day, “The Extraordinary Valentine’s Night with the New Flying Spur.” The lucky winners won a chauffeured tour of Bangkok’s attractions in the New Bentley Flying Spur, followed by a Michelin-star dinner for two on Valentine’s night at The Okura’s Elements Restaurant.

The Bentley Flying Spur is the ultimate luxury grand touring sedan, delivering the duality of a fast, agile sports car with modern limousine refinement. The all-new Flying Spur has been uniquely designed to satisfy both the driver and passengers alike in a manner that no other automobile can offer. New from the ground up, the four-door saloon seamlessly integrates the very best in British craftsmanship with cutting-edge, innovative features, which make journeys more extraordinarily pleasurable than ever.

The lucky Valentine couple started their evening of love with a chauffeured tour of China Town, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra

Kaew), the Grand Palace, Bangkok City Pillar Shrine, and Democracy Monument. They then headed to The six-star Okura Prestige Bangkok hotel. Under the Okura Prestige Group, the hotel chain is well recognized as world-class, with more than 81 properties globally.

Once at the Okura, the couple headed up to the 25th floor where Hans Zahner, Executive Chef of the Michelin starred French-Japanese Fine Dining Restaurant Elements, had prepared a six-course dining experience especially for them.

Dinner ended with a bouquet of red roses and an “I love you” from the gentleman to the lady, concluding the perfect memorable evening.

Bentley Bangkok by AAS Auto Service Co., Ltd., was pleased to create this exclusive campaign, and they are ready to take care of you and your car.

For those interested in Bentley of Bangkok news, you can follow them at LINE Official @bentleybangkokaas or contact Bentley Bangkok by AAS Auto Service Co., Ltd. at 02 261 1050.

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ORIENTAL ESCAPE Retreat, celebrate or relax with our Oriental Escape Package, giving you that much needed short break.

Enjoy a food and beverage credit generously covering Café Claire’s famous Ferris Wheel Afternoon Tea or Chef Marco’s exclusive tasting menu, up to 2 kids eat and stay free and much more.

Thai citizens enjoy an extra 40% discount when combined with Let’s Travel Together campaign (Rao Tiew Duay Gun).

Starting at THB 4,990 net (THB 2,994 net with Rao Tiew Duay Gun) in a Junior Suite, including breakfast, a THB 2,000 F&B credit and complimentary upgrade to a One-Bedroom Suite.

Or THB 7,490 net (THB 4,494 net with Rao Tiew Duay Gun) in a Two-Bedroom Suite, including breakfast and a THB 4,000 F&B credit.

Oriental Residence Bangkok 110 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand | +66 (0) 2125 9000 reservations.oriental@saffron-collection.com | www.saffron-collection.com/oriental-residence-bangkok An ONYX brand

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L et’s Dine,

The Four Seasons Bangkok Chao Phraya

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ndrea Accordi is the Executive Chef of the recently opened Four Seasons Bangkok Chao Phraya.

The gregarious Italian began his career in Thailand before further honing his skills in London, France, Switzerland, and Florence, where he achieved his first Michelin star.

He began his Four Seasons tenure in Prague, highlighted by another Michelin star, followed by St. Petersburg and Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, where, as Executive Chef, he oversaw a restaurant collection that took home an unprecedented eight Michelin stars in a single year. With his return to Thailand, Chef Accordi has come full circle – now with a world of experience under his toque. As he says, “My career really started here, so this is like coming back home for me. Only this time, I’m bringing so much with me.”

In developing the food and beverage program, a dream team of experts in cuisines, room design, and hospitality innovation came together to create a collection of original dining and drinking concepts with a star-studded group of chefs, mixologists, and sommeliers in the kitchens and behind the bars.

Led by Executive Chef Andrea Accordi along with French Executive Pastry Chef Bruce Trouyet, the team includes specialist culinarians in each restaurant. Philip Bischoff, who was previously lead bartender at the landmark Manhattan Bar in Singapore, now presides over the hotel’s beverage program. With that kind of experience overseeing the hotel’s restaurants, you know you are in for an unforgettable dining experience, no matter which one you choose.

The hotel’s signature restaurant is Yu Ting Yuan. When entering the Jean-Michel Gathy designed restaurant, you’ll find timeless Chinese aesthetics that he’s combined with the abstract allure of modern art to create a dramatic & delightful dining space.

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Head Chef Qiu Xiaogui and his team bring more than 109 years of experience in Cantonese cooking with them.

“Cantonese cuisine is all about the details and finesse—techniques that take years to master,” says Xiaogui. “With origins in the southeast of China, particularly its coastal regions, seafood is naturally prominent while braising, the double-boiling of soups and roasting are common cooking methods. Flavours are more balanced and refined compared to the other regions of China because the goal is to preserve the food’s original taste. Less oil and dairy products are used, resulting in cleaner, more wholesome dishes.”

Chef Xiaogui and his team have worked together for eight years, and they all moved to Bangkok to open Yu Ting Yuan. Award-winning Chinese Barbecue Chef Liu Guokun has more than 27 years of barbeque experience under his belt. “Chef Kun is the best barbecue chef I’ve ever worked with.

His roasting talents brings the best out of each piece of meat,” says Xiaogui.

With more than 25 years of experience creating innovative yet traditional dim sum, Chef Wang Yucheng is an integral part of Yu Ting Yuan. As Xiaogui notes, “Dim sum is really a handicraft.

Chef Cheng has an incredible amount of patience working with each individual piece, carefully crafting his intricate design, while still retaining traditional dim sum characteristics.”

Rounding out the team is Chef Li Bude with 17 years of experience on the wok, and Chopper Chef Ma Xinbin has 14 years of experience, ensuring all ingredients are at their best, chopped and paired optimally for each dish.

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Riva del Fiume Ristorante is the Four Seasons Italian restaurant, and manning the kitchen is Executive Chef Andrea Accordi. “Riva del Fiume Ristorante is about bringing the best of Italy to Thailand in an approachable but authentic way,” says Accordi.

“Each dish tells a story. A story about the ingredients, a story about family and friends, a story about love. Each recipe shows the history and innovation happening in kitchens throughout Italy, and I have worked diligently to preserve the authenticity of the dish for diners here in Bangkok.”

The menu takes you on a journey from the north to the south of Italy, with recipes that allow seasonal ingredients to shine. The restaurant itself is a dynamic space with an open kitchen highlighting the craftsmanship behind the food. Natural light fills the dining room, and four cascading riverfront terraces invite guests to dine al fresco and soak up the incredible Chao Phraya river views.

Not to be overlooked, wine curator Marino Braccu has handpicked a selection of indigenous Italian grape varietals and aperitivos. Homemade small-batched limoncello, distilled from Sicilian lemons using a decadesold family recipe from Restaurant Manager Michele Audino, is the perfect cap to your meal.

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When the French first arrived in Thailand, their dining habits and dishes evolved due to the tropical climate. Fish and seafood took a more extensive focus, sauces became lighter, and tropical ingredients were incorporated. Nicolas Raynal , the Head Chef of the Four Seasons French restaurant Brasserie Palmier, has chosen to highlight this refreshing side of French cuisine. Here, diners can delight in their robust oyster selection, signature seafood towers, beautiful fish dishes, tartare variations, and salads.

Designed by the multi-awardwinning New York architectural and design firm AvroKo, Brasserie Palmier draws inspiration from the French tropics. Lush tropical greenery and potted plants blend seamlessly with hints of colonial design and layered modernism, evoking an inviting atmosphere.

“Whether trying something new or sticking to the classics, it’s perfect for a casual quality dining experience,” says Chef Raynal.

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“Many of our dishes include an element of tableside preparation. Our kitchen and service team engages with diners, creating a fun and lively ambiance that invites you to linger. The chic tropical French setting is relaxed, whether inside with a glass of wine and a few oysters at the bar or a threecourse meal outside on our riverfront patio.”

In totality, the multi-award-winning chefs, mixologists, sommeliers & architects who have been assembled at the Four Seasons Bangkok Chao Phraya are forging unforgettable dining experiences. Ones that will keep you coming back and for which you’ll want to rave about to your friends.

Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya 300/1 Charoenkrung Road Yannawa, Sathorn Bangkok, Thailand +66 (02) 032-0887 www.fourseasons.com/bangkok

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AMAN, A Journey To Peace

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man destinations are renowned for space and privacy. Each welcomes guests as if to the home of a close friend, instilling a sense of peace and belonging amid some of the most diverse natural and historical landscapes.

It is an approach that has changed little since 1988 when the first retreat was built on Phuket’s west coast.

It was named Amanpuri, meaning ‘place of peace’, and Aman was born.

Today, Aman embraces 33 resorts, hotels, and private residences in 20 countries with a further seven coming soon, taking the brand to 40 resorts in 22 countries. Each resort has a small number of rooms, typically fewer than 55 and the staff count is typically four staff to one guest.

There are no reception desks, lobbies or bellboys.

In addition to its resorts, Aman also offers the Amandira, a custombuilt 52-metre two masted sailing yacht with five cabins. The vessel features world class diving equipment and can accommodate up to 3 couples or a family of 10. The boat

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is manned by a crew of 14, including a dive instructor and a private chef.

Offering five & seven day adventures, the yacht sails the Raja Ampat, an area encompassing over 40,000 square kilometres in the northeast seas of the Indonesian Archipelago where the Pacific becomes the Indian Ocean. The resulting currents stir up nutrient-rich water which, along with the tropical climate, nurtures magnificent coral reefs and unparalleled marine life.

Further defining its luxury brand is the AMAN Private Jet. An airborne extension of the Aman resort philosophy, it offers intimate and totally personalized experiences where every element is bespoke to the passenger’s wishes. The plane is a Bombadier Global 5000, one of the world’s most luxurious and spacious personal aircraft. With 12 seats, 6 fully reclining, the private jet offers an Aman experience in the skies. Catering for both short and long-haul trips as well as multi-destination journeys, the Aman Private Jet is ideal for groups, family and corporate travel.

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A Journey To Peace A founding pillar of Aman’s philosophy and the meaning of its name is “Peace.” This year, the Tibetan Bon Dzogchen Buddhist master and scholar, Geshe YongDong (fondly known as Geshe La) will visit six Aman locations in Europe, South-East Asia and Bhutan for a Journey to Peace.

Sharing the ancient wisdom of the Bon Dzogchen tradition, Geshe La will lead participants in a series of retreats, each one focused on a different step in the pathway to enlightenment. From learning to live in the moment to discovering the art of letting go, the Geshe’s teachings shepherd guests towards achieving and maintaining a state of serenity – in heart, mind and spirit.

‘Geshe’ is the highest monastic degree in Buddhism, a level of spiritual mastery only the most focused practitioners can achieve.

Under the guidance of Geshe La,

retreat guests will learn the practical skills needed to find peace in everyday life. Techniques covered include breath control to calm the mind, Tsa Lung exercises to relax the body, mindfulness practice to tune into the present moment, and meditation to promote inner peace.

A master of the Bon Dzogchen tradition, Geshe La became a Buddhist monk when he was just 13 years old, taking his vows at Tibet’s largest Bon Dzogchen monastery, Nangzhig Bönpo. At the age of 24, he was awarded the Rajampa Geshe degree, the highest awarded in Tibetan monastic education. In the three decades since, his spiritual journey has taken him all over the world, from studying with the 14th Dalai Lama in Tibet to introducing and teaching the YungDrung Bon Buddhism in Canada, where he lives.

Today, he is one of a very few Bon spiritual masters living in the west and qualified to offer teaching.

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Aman Sveti Stefan, Montenegro

Living in the Moment Six nights: creating space for peace to enter The Fivefold Teaching of the eightcentury master Dawa Gyaltsen is central to the Dzogchen Buddhist tradition, a pathway to awakening achieved by simply doing nothing, learning to accept things as they are. By allowing thoughts to come and go without conscious interference, we allow the mind to naturally empty itself, creating a space for peace to enter.

Coming to the island of Sveti Stefan in Montenegro in September and the spiritual kingdom of Bhutan at Amankora in November, Geshe La leads a transformative weeklong journey into Dzogchen practice, with a daily programme of meditation, chanting and group workshops, with each day devoted to a different step of the Fivefold Teaching. Including six nights’ accommodation, full board and a 90-minute Grounding massage on the day of arrival, the retreat guides participants to still unquiet minds and find solace and clarity in the present moment.

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As it is Six nights: Understanding how to simply let go For the Dzogchen practice, the aim is to simply sit quietly doing nothing.

Guests are encouraged to leave everything ‘as it is’ without judgement.

As thoughts arise, let them arise; as thoughts leave, let them go. Don’t chase them. Don’t stop them. This practice can be very easy or very difficult depending on your personality, your level of understanding, the quality of your practice, and your karmic connection to the Dzogchen view.

Coming to the shores of Amanpuri in Phuket in October and the fringes of Angkor at Amansara in November, Geshe La leads a transformative weeklong journey into Dzogchen practice, with a daily programme of meditation, chanting and group workshops, with each day devoted to a different step of the Fivefold Teaching. Including six nights’ accommodation, full board and a 90-minute Grounding massage on the day of arrival, the retreat guides participants to still unquiet minds and find solace and clarity in the present moment.

Amanpuri, Phuket

Embracing Impermanence Six nights: understanding and acceptance of change The hand that clings too tightly to familiar things cannot open to grasp something new. It is only by letting go of worldly distractions that we can find true peace. This retreat introduces the concept of Bardo – the liminal state between death and rebirth that animates the Tibetan Book of the Dead – and guides participants towards understanding and acceptance of transience and change.

Over the course of six days, Geshe La leads retreat participants on a journey of understanding through meditation, contemplation, breath work and mantras. Taking place at Amanoi beside Vietnam’s dramatic Vinh Hy Bay and at Amantaka in the Buddhist city of Luang Prabang, the programme is divided into two halves. The first focuses on cultivating a sense of calm in body and mind; the second explores mortality through mindfulness, teaching how to live a more fulfilled life by accepting what comes after it.

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Silent Retreat Three nights: focusing on the four foundations of mindfulness Our busy everyday lives are full of noise and distractions that disturb our sense of harmony and pull us away from the essential truth of our being. A three-night programme at Amanoi and Amantaka, is designed to help guests shut out the noise and cultivate a sense of stillness and peace.

The Silent Retreat focuses on the four foundations of mindfulness – awareness of the body and the senses, of the heart and feelings, of the mind and thoughts, and of the essential impermanence of life. Incorporating a Nourishing Massage, all meals and four

daily sessions with Geshe La, the Silent Retreat should be taken as an extension of the Embracing Impermanence programme or for those of advanced practice.

Dates & Reservations Aman Sveti Stefan, Montenegro (Living in the Moment) Monday 27 September – Sunday 3 October 2021 Amanoi, Vietnam (Embracing Impermanence) Thursday 7 – Wednesday 13 October 2021

day 1 – Sunday 7 November 2021 Amantaka, Laos (Embracing Impermanence) Thursday 11 – Wednesday 17 November 2021 Amantaka, Laos (Silent Retreat) Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 November 2021 Amankora, Bhutan (Living in the Moment) Wednesday 24 – Tuesday 30 November 2021 For further information contact eservations@amanresorts.com

Amanoi, Vietnam (Silent Retreat) Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 October 2021 Amanpuri, Thailand (As it Is) Tuesday 19 – Monday 25 October 2021 Amansara, Cambodia (As it Is) Mon-

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here are watches, luxury watches and ultra-luxury watches.

Buying a Richard Mille watch isn’t as expensive as buying a Mercedes Benz, it is as expensive as buying a Really Nice house with a garage containing an S Class Mercedes Benz within.

It is possible to buy a Richard Mille for under 100,000 USD’s, not taking into account Thailand’s luxury tax, but the vast majority of his watches are $500,0000 and above, with the Richard Mille’s RM056 priced at over $2.2 million.

Richard Mille, born in Switzerland, started working at his first watchmaking company in 1974. After working for several companies in the industry, he decided in 1998 to start his own.

He presented his business plan to his friend Dominique Guenat. Dominique was also in the watch business, and their professional relationship over the years had grown into a great friendship, fuelled in particular by a shared love of cars, aeronautics, and mechanics.

After reviewing the plan, they decided to go into partnership together.

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After three years of research and prototypes, the Richard Mille brand presented its first watch, the RM 001 Tourbillon at Baselworld in 2001.

Baselworld is the most famous World Watch and Jewelry Show held in Basel Switzerland each year. Their RM 001 was a manually wound mechanism fitted with a ribbed tonneaushaped case that revealed the mechanism, the main features of the brand’s visual identity, and included a tourbillon calibre, a power-reserve indicator, and a torque indicator.

John Simonian owns and heads the US-based company Westime, the exclusive distributor of Richard Mille watches for the entirety of the Americas. According to John, “Before I met Richard, I had already set up a multi-brand retailer, Westime, in California.

He came to see me with his business partner Dominique Guenat in 2001 to show me his first baby, the RM 001 Tourbillon. I was immediately impressed by what he showed me, and we talked for hours.

He told me he could allocate two watches to me that year and maybe five the next year— that’s how limited the original production was.

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I will never forget that first visit when he conducted his special routine while showing me the RM 001. He started by explaining everything about the rationale of the curving case design, the reasons behind the specially made screws outside and inside, the baseplate, his entire philosophy about the watch—and then he came to the watch’s incredible shock resistance. ‘This is not your usual tourbillon that needs to be babied; I made sure it is as tough as nails and can take any beating.’ With that statement, he proceeded to lob the watch across the room, indifferent to where it might land, and it nearly gave me a heart attack. This was not only because I knew that tourbillons are sensitive to shocks in daily life; the watch salesman in me was also upset seeing a watch with a six-figure value sailing through the air over my desk towards the wall… ‘Don’t worry, go ahead and pick it up, it will still be ticking and keeping perfect time.’ What he said was true, and he would go on to perform this routine with almost every watch journalist and collector he could get hold of. Suffice to say, no-one ever forgot him—or his RM 001—even many years later.”

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In 2002, Richard Mille presented the RM 002, a technological jump on the first model and the first watch in the history of watchmaking to feature a titanium baseplate.

This was followed later that year by the RM 003, a dual time zone tourbillon, and by the RM 004 flyback chronograph in 2003.

Richard Mille quickly learned the importance of image, exclusivity, and lifestyle.

He understood that while a high-quality timepiece always has inherent value, most customers in the luxury sphere simply did not buy products because they were of high quality. A unique formula was needed to create both demand and desire in order to ensure not only that customers purchased your luxury timepieces but that they also kept coming back for more.

Richard is a big fan of motorsports, and he collects 1970s-era racing cars.

His fascination with motorsports such as Formula 1 was integral to his development and growth of the Richard Mille brand. One of his first important strategic decisions was that he would produce timepieces in the same way teams produced racing cars – with total neglect of production cost and focusing on the use of modern production techniques and materials for maximum performance.

True that “performance” for a car versus a watch is slightly different, but the concept was more than enough to propel Richard Mille to where it is today.

One of the main value propositions of buying a Richard Mille watch is that it grants you access to an exclusive club and that despite the price, no one offers more. Richard Mille watches start at around $80,000 USD and go up to several million dollars in price for some of their more exotic timepieces. Richard Mille releases at least a few different $1,000,00+ watches per year, and the average price of one of their tourbillon watches ranges from about $500,000–$800,000. These are enormous numbers even by luxury watch standards – so a very common question by consumers as well as others in the watch industry is “why are Richard Mille watches so expensive?”

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It doesn’t matter how many people recognize that a Richard Mille watch is expensive, but rather that the right people will recognize it and know what it means. Therefore, maintaining a high price allows Richard Mille customers to authentically communicate their status in life as a function of having a certain (high) level of disposable income sufficient to drop this much money on a timepiece.

Richard Mille also authentically lives the lifestyle that the brand’s products are influenced by. He travels the world to car and boat races, travels by private jet, which inspire his aviation watches, and hangs out with a long list of celebrity actors and athletes that wear his watches.

The most famous celebrity relationship Richard Mille has had is with brand ambassador Rafael Nadal. The world tennis champion made international headlines when he was spotted routinely wearing a Richard Mille tourbillon watch while professionally competing during tennis matches.

World audiences were shocked not only that Nadal would choose to wear a seemingly unnecessary item that could impact his performance, but also that it was a several hundred thousand dollar timepiece. Watch enthusiasts were additionally compelled by the idea that the watch contained a tourbillon mechanism, which is known for its delicate fragility.

Confidence, playfulness, and authentic exclusivity together make up the special sauce that allows Richard Mille watches to be so expensive. The fact remains that you simply cannot get the precise Richard Mille experience in any lesser-priced product, and Richard Mille customers are comforted knowing that they aren’t likely to see someone with their same watch who isn’t equally as successful as they are.

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Tourbillon RM 56-02 Sapphire

Calibre RM26-01 Tourbillon Panda

$ 2,200,000

$ 1,593,000

This watch is extraordinary because it’s a combination of tripartite sapphire case with the brand’s revolutionary “cabled movement” design. The sapphire crystal requires 40 days of finishing The base plate is made from grade 5 titanium and the case, with anti-glare protection on both front and back bezels, is waterproof to 30 meters.

Manual winding tourbillon movement with hours, minutes and power-reserve indicator.

Limited to 10 pieces, they were all purchased

Limited to 30 pieces.

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The first Richard Mille watch that integrated a work of art on the watch dial. This wonderful watch features a diamond and black sapphire panda sat peacefully in a yellow gold bamboo forest. It is accompanied by a black alligator leather strap.

Red Skull RM 52-01

Meteorite Watch RM-018

$ 1,413,000

$ 1,000,000

The baseplate and bridges take the form of a grade 5 titanium skull. The upper and lower jaws hold the ruby of the tourbillon cage. The back of the skull is actually the movement’s center bridge.

Manual winding tourbillon with hours, minutes and power reserve indicator.

The skeletonised baseplate and bridges were subjected to rigorous testing to insure their optimal strength. The entire movement is connected to the case by 4 bridges that are inspired by the crossed bones from flags on pirate ships.

Limited to 30 units.

Richard Mille and jewellery maker, Boucheron worked together to create this rock-based wristwatch. The Tourbillon has wheels of chondrite meteorite.

Only 5 pieces were produced each year due to the time-consuming nature of the production, which requires much hand finishing and embellishment.

Limited to 30 pieces.

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slands in this part of the world are synonymous for relaxation, marvellous sights, beautiful coasts, and cocktails with little parasol hats.

Koh Chang is one of those islands and boasts all of that. If the world’s situation is making you a little itchy, then perhaps a relaxing Koh Chang beach holiday is exactly what your doctor would order.

Koh Chang is part of the province of Trat, in the east of the country, on

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Thailand’s gulf. Near the Cambodian border, it is the third-largest island in Thailand after Phuket and Koh Samui.

It enjoys the incredible climate that the country is so famous for, a flagrant sun and welcoming warm temperatures throughout the entire year.

Heat is not much of an issue here like in urban areas such as Bangkok. Here the ocean breezes cool you regardless of where you are on the island.

The rainy season is probably the only

time that discourages visitors from the beaches. Still, even at such times, the showers aren’t constant, and the activities are plentiful enough that it doesn’t matter if the sun fails to appear.

Koh Chang has an interesting etymological background. “Koh” as you may well know, means “island” whilst “Chang” if you like your beer, might ring a bell too, as this is the Thai word for “elephant”. “Elephant Island” is thus what it is called, not because it

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brews the local Thai lager, but because of its shape, which if you bear notice, resembles the head and the trunk of an elephant.

Koh Chang’s history is quite impressive, as the island was largely undiscovered, right up until the Second World War. Before that time, few families lived on the island and subsisted by growing and harvesting coconuts and other assortments of fruits. During World War Two, Koh Chang came into

the limelight. Far from the most flattering of reasons for fame, it was the frontline for the Battle of Koh Chang, in which the Siamese Navy faced off against the colonial French, in an alliance that comprised of Vichy France and French Indochina. The battle resolved positively in favour of the French, who defeated Luang Phrom Viraphan’s men, the commander of the navy back then. Two ships were sunk at the time, with one severely dam-

aged. A month into the battle, the belligerents agreed on a peace agreement which ended the confrontation. There was something positive from the battle, however. With the island completely devastated, the government focused on the renewed development projects there, which have culminated in making it one of the most beautiful territories of modern-day Thailand.

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Seventy percent of Koh Chang is rainforest inhabited by the Stump Tailed Macaque, the Small Asian Mongoose and the Small India Civet, which all coexist within the lush greenery.

The island also possesses remarkable coral reefs and waterfalls, making it a tourist haven. Additionally, sixty-one avian species have been recorded to date, an impressive figure, considering the relatively small landmass. Various types of snake and deer are also present, creating a truly heterogeneous environment in the forest.

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Koh Chang tourism didn’t kick off until the middle of the nineteen seventies, during which time there were only a few backpackers who dared explore this mostly local island. At that time, the island was not really set up to receive the visitors that made their way via local fishing boats, staying in the handful of small guesthouses that could be found. Those days, however, are long gone.

Without question, the primary attraction is the Mu Ko Chang National Park, which is a protected area and eighty-

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five percent of the island. There are many coral reefs and waterfalls within Mu Ko Chang. The Klong Plu Waterfall is the most popular.

However, there are also waterfalls on the island’s eastern side, such as Klong Nongsi, Klong Nuang, Khiri Petch, and the Thanmayom.

The village of Ban Salak Phet has a temple called Wat Salak Phet built during King Rama V’s reign and visited by the late monarch, which can be seen when visiting the Wat’s museum.

The busiest of the island’s beaches is Hat Sai Kao. Hat Sai Kao translates to “White Sand Beach,” and it most certainly is.

However, the truth is that most of Koh Chang’s beaches are white and sandy so that Klong Kloi can be a better choice as it’s much less visited. For nightlife, the ironically named Lonely Beach is the place to go, as affordable restaurants, accommodation, and other amenities are available in the vicinities, not to mention the nightly parties that happen regularly.

Getting to Koh Chang is relatively easy. While the only means of access to the place is by boat, it is affordable and comfortable to travel there. Additionally, if one wishes to go there from provinces afar, Trat has an airport merely fifteen minutes away from the ferry terminal.

Koh Chang is a fantastic island to visit. It’s not noisy or overly crowded like other Thai islands, but it is developed enough to ensure a pleasant stay. It is one of those destinations where you wish you had planned to stay longer.

If you haven’t been there yet, it is very much worth the trip.

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Prada Challenger Series Gateway to the America’s Cup

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vercoming Covid-19’s impositions on the world, travel restrictions and cancellation of most global sport, the World’s oldest international sporting competition is on schedule, in the waters off Auckland, New Zealand.

This spectacular regatta will climax in March this year. That is when the famed ‘Auld Mug’ and very emblem of speed supremacy afloat – The America’s Cup - will either be retained

by New Zealand or will relocate to Europe. Land-bound sailors and

sports enthusiasts can readily catch the action on www.americascup.com/ how-to-watch.

An essential step to winning the America’s Cup is to first win the Prada Cup. This is awarded the fastest yacht, beating off all others in a Challenger Series. The 36th challenge for the 150-year-old international contest took place on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, that pitted three teams, each racing revolutionary new designs of foiling, single-hull craft, which fly above the water at speeds up to 100km per hour,

powered solely by wing-sails.

Three well-funded syndicates challenged the holders; one each from Italy, from Britain and from the USA. The Challenger Series began in January 2021, with match-races between each of the challengers to determine ranking. Italy’s Luna Rossa bested America’s Patriot in the semi-final, (the latter scrambling over 11 days, to repair structural damage suffered from an uncontrolled crash, holing and near sinking. Alas salt-water insurmountably compromised its electronics).

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The Prada Cup Challenger Series finished at 5:46pm NZT on Feb. 21st, 2021, on the most seaward Course ‘A’; of the Hauraki Gulf. That was when Italy’s Luna Rossa won the match-point race over Team UK, taking the Cup by a comprehensive 7 wins to 1, over Britain’s Britannia. For Italy’s Team Prada Pirelli, a short celebration and the Challenger Series trophy in their cabinet. Now it is on to the Big One. Five out of the last nine winners of the Challenger Series have gone on to victory over the Defenders, earning the coveted America’s Cup. The Defender this time is Emirates Team New Zealand, racing Te Rehutai. Emirates Team NZ has held the America’s Cup since June 2017, when it beat Oracle Team USA in a thrilling upset victory (7:1 matches) racing 50-foot, foiling catamarans on the Great Sound in Bermuda.

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Prada Challenger Series

Winner advances to race Defender in 36th Challenge for America’s Cup Nationality

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Boat Name

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Prada Pirelli

Luna Rossa

Circolo Della Vela Sicilia

Great Britain

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Britannia

Royal Yacht Squadron

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Patriot

New York Yacht Club

America’s Cup Defender

Holders since 2015 (Won from Oracle Team USA in 35th Challenge) Nationality

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Boat Name

New Zealand

Emirates Team NZ Te Rehutai

Sponsoring Club Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron

The winner of the Prada Cup advances by right as the sole 36th challenger for the America’s Cup. New Zealand has had no Defender’s Series. Race-hardened, Luna Rossa will face off against hitherto untested Te Rehutai in a similar, best-of-13 (aka, first-to-7 wins), match series to be held between March 6th and 22nd.

“The Fastest Racing Monohulls on the Planet” – Class of the 36th America’s Cup Forget any ideas of conventional yacht racing, lead keels, Kevlar sails, spinnakers, or even multi-hulls. These innovative behemoths are like no ‘boats’ ever seen before, joining aerospace technology to naval architecture.

‘Sailing’ at up to three-times the wind speed, these boats literally fly – about a metre above the water and reach speeds of 100km/hour.

This totally new class of boat, designated ‘AC75s’, are technically described as ‘canting foil monohulls’.

The AC75 Class craft are 22.7m (75 feet) long, have a mast height of 26m (85 feet), are constructed of carbon-fibre and weigh just 6.5 tonnes. (Challengers’ boats were air-freighted to NZ). The single hull rises from the water like a hydrofoil, riding on one or both of canting arms protruding one from each side, and stabilised, [most times, anyway], by a small foil on the bottom of the rudder. Working parts - the mast, rigging, cant arms and their hydraulics are identical between boats. Parts below water, hull shape, crew positions and double-skinned wingsails are proprietary to Teams. Both Te Rehutai (in practice: www. youtube.com/watch?v=SODQVrcR3KU), and Patriot (in competition) have capsized.

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AC75’s, 11-man crew are limited to between 960 and 990 kg collective weight. In addition to the usual Skipper, Helmsman, Sail Trimmer and Race Tactician is a Flight Controller. This new position carries responsibility for keeping the boat in level flight throughout the race, including through all turns, as well as on upwind and downwind legs. ‘Grinders’ work manual pumps to powerup hydraulics, which shape the wingsail, power winches, raise or lower the foil arms, and adjust trimtabs on the foils to maintain flight.

For a racing yacht to ‘fall off’ it foils, thereby floating like a conventional boat, is akin to a Formula One car developing a puncture; it almost certainly surrenders the race.

The America’s Cup Course Each duel of the America’s Cup contest is held on one of four courses, chosen by the independent race organisers on the day of the race. Wind speed needs be a minimum of 12 km/ hr (6.5knots), and maximum of 39 km/ hr (21knots) at commencement. Once a race is started it continues even if winds gust or strengthen. The Course itself is simple: three laps each of an

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upwind and downwind leg, between two marks set about 2km to 4km apart, and aligned with the wind direction. Courses are mostly close enough to shore to provide good viewing for land-based audiences, in addition to large spectator fleets. Matches last about 25 minutes and may be two per day. Real-time broadcasts include a dazzling digital package. Overlain graphics allow viewers to rapidly grasp and soon become experts on ‘lay-lines’, ‘gybes’, ‘beats’, ‘tacks’ and virtual boundaries. www.americascup.com/how-to-watch New 5G coverage over Auckland’s harbour ensures every match of the 36th America’s Cup regatta is streamed live on YouTube, Facebook and on www. americascup.com to almost every country around the world. Racing for the America’s Cup kicks off on March 6th.

About the Author Norman Stacey, a sometimes sailor, is an Advisor to high net-worth investors on their portfolios.

A veteran of 40 years in financial markets, Norman primarily resides in Auckland, and is a seasonal denizen of Hua Hin, with occasional forays to Canada.

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ounded in 1988, Aman Resorts’ first destination, Amanpuri, resulted from Adrian Zecha’s desire to build a holiday home in Phuket. His plans soon developed into an idea to build a small boutique resort with Anil Thadani and two other friends. They invested their own money in the venture as no banks would lend for the project due to the small number of planned rooms.

Claiming an entire peninsula and one of Phuket’s finest white sand beaches, Amanpuri offers the ideal natural setting for an immersive retreat holiday.

Overlooking the turquoise waters of Phuket’s spectacular west coast, this sleek resort provides guests their own secluded beach.

The resort’s architecture is inspired by the graceful lines of Thailand’s ancient capital, Ayutthaya. An elegant reflection of its name, Amanpuri, is drawn from the Sanskrit-derived words for ‘peace,’ aman, and ‘place,’ puri. Truly tranquil, the resort’s 40 pavilions and 40 villas are surrounded by lush gardens and coconut palms, offering a private island’s peace and privacy with world-class restaurants and a medical-grade Holistic Wellness Centre.

Amanpuri’s one and two-bedroom Pavilions are elegant and contemporary with oversized bathrooms and spacious dressing areas. A choice of ocean or garden views, many have private swimming pools, and all pavilions and private villas have dining salas where you can enjoy your own intimate dining experience from the Amanpuri restaurants, served by a dedicated butler.

Private villas range in size from three to nine bedrooms that sleep up to nineteen. All villas have ocean views and private pools. Selected villas also feature media rooms, gyms, massage rooms, steam rooms, live-in housekeepers, and personal chefs.

The resort’s restaurant offerings include Arva and Buabok.

Arva, meaning ‘cultivated,’ is Amanpuri’s tribute to Italy’s earthy, heart-warming dishes, offering a menu that follows the country’s tradition of ‘cucina del raccolto.’ The Catch of the Day, freerange chicken, and a cornucopia of market fruits and vegetables are paired with skill by their executive chef to create a friendly, seasonal and sustainable menu that showcases Italian classics in their purest form.

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Every day, Khun Somnai, a fisherman from the local village of Bangtao, brings the prime of his latest catch to Amanpuri, including snapper, softshell crab, mud crabs, and live grouper, caught to order.

Pasta’s, risottos, hearty mains, and sharing plates showcase the best of Phuket, interpreted through a culinary approach that has travelled thousands of miles and across hundreds of years.

Additions from some of the most respected niche suppliers in Italy ensure a genuine connection to the homeland.

Buabok, is the resort’s Thai restaurant. From smooth, aromatic curries to fresh salads and perfectly balanced Pad Thai, Buabok’s menu provides a tasting tour of Thailand, featuring freshly-sourced produce, the catch of the day from local fishing boats, homegrown herbs, and vegetables from the Amanpuri gardens.

Alongside Thai staples, the Buabok menu showcases southern Thailand’s distinct culinary culture, with fresh fish from the Andaman, fiery curries, piquant tom yam soups laced with lemongrass, and fragrant green mango salads with betel leaves and crispy soft shell crab.

If you are in the mood for beverages, you’ll find their Beach Terrace during the day, and their bar called The

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Lounge. The Lounge serves carefully crafted cocktails that combines classics with inventive twists and Amanpuri signatures.

Carefully selected Latin American spirits, homemade syrups, bitters, and local tropical fruits, herbs, and spices are all part of an authentic drinks menu unique to Amanpuri.

With the Amanpuri surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Andaman, it is no surprise that watersports are a key attraction here.

You can explore the Phuket coasts by boat or paddleboard, jet-skiing, or scuba diving. Enjoy a peaceful evening paddling around the nearby bays while the sun sets or the excitement of a ride on the world’s fastest underwater vessel - Amanpuri offers water sports to suit every tempo.

Dive up to three metres and discover the underwater world at leisure with a seabob, or skim across the ocean’s surface while honing your waterskiing and wakeboarding skills with specialist support from an instructor.

Experience the sensation of flight while challenging agility and stability with their Flyboard, which uses powerful water jet propulsion. Building on the traditional jet ski experience, the Kawasaki Stand Up Jet Ski offers serious acceleration. If you are new to jet

skiing, an instructor will be on hand to guide you through the basics.

For something a little more leisurely, you can take a smooth ride and pedal yourself fit aboard a Hobie Mirage Eclipse, a larger paddleboard with handlebars for ultimate stability. Alternatively, take a seat and enjoy a relaxing ride exploring the beautiful waters on their easy-to-use Schiller Bike, an excellent way to connect with nature at a gentle pace.

Stand Up Paddleboards and Kayak tours are also very popular with guests, allowing you to paddle around the bays of Bangtao and Surin or slow right down and perfect your poise with a private yoga lesson on the board.

Additionally, their Hobie 16 is available for sailing lessons, with an expert guiding you in reading the wind, hoisting the mainsail and setting off on the high seas.

The Amanpuri also has their own Mastercraft Star, the original high-performance ski boat, redesigned for an unparalleled experience. Wakeboard, wakeskate, hydrofoil or old-school waterski - Amanpuri’s watersports team are on hand to guide you through new skills or assist on building on previous skill.

For seasoned divers, boats depart daily to the best dive sites around Phuket, or for those new to the sport, a range of PADI courses are available from the comfort of the resort pool. Amanpuri also has a selection of vessels available for private charter to explore the Andaman on your own itinerary, serviced by a full crew.

After a full day on the water, a trip to the Amanpuri’s Aman Spa couldn’t be better. Each of their 12 suites offers a spacious treatment room, a bathing area, a private steam room, and a dressing room.

Other spa facilities include two infrared saunas, known for their healing effects, hydrotherapy areas, including a steam room, a traditional sauna, a Jacuzzi a cold plunge pool, and a finishing salon for nails and hair, as well as a yoga pavilion, a meditation room, and a juice bar.

At the top of the hill rests Amanpuri’s two-storey light-flooded fitness centre incorporating a glass-walled gym, a Pilates studio, and a MuayThai studio

with a boxing ring, all with breathtaking sea views.

Within the Aman Spa is their medicalgrade Holistic Wellness Centre. It is here that you’ll find their multi-day Intensive Individual Wellness Immersions. These carefully calibrated programmes aim to steer you onto a new path making full use of the resort’s extensive wellness facilities. Whether you seek to shift unwanted weight and its emotional root causes, deep cleanse your entire system or manage stress, Amanpuri’s Immersion experiences ensure tangible results and a deep sense of inner peace and happiness.

Each of Amanpuri’s Immersion pathways begins with an initial transformation program orientation and an in-depth consultation. Based on a thorough assessment and the understanding that your goals may be multiple, their tight-knit team supports you with a bespoke program of exercise, spa treatments, healing therapies, and nutritious meals, all focused on bringing you back to balance.

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Each day of your Immersion is utterly personalised and includes specialist therapy and private movement sessions, a spa treatment in the serene Aman Spa, optional group movement sessions, and every meal. Wellness Immersion Managers track your progress and regularly check in on how you feel to fine-tune your Immersion. A final consultation marks the end of your program, and you are sent home empowered and educated, ensuring your journey towards optimum health continues at home.

Dreamy for holidays, the Amanpuri is also exceptional for weddings, business retreats, and family celebrations. Voted one of the best Ultra Luxury Resorts in Phuket, the Amanpuri should be at the top of your list next time you visit the pearl of the Andaman Sea. AMANPURI Pansea Beach, Cherngtalay, Thalang District, Phuket 83110 Tel: +66 76 324 333 For reservations: +66 76 324 334 Email: amanpuri@aman.com aman.com/resorts/amanpuri/

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Hennessy Turns 256

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t the age of 20, Richard Hennessy, the son of an Irish Lord, departed from his ancestral home for France in 1724 to fight in the French Army of King Louis XV. He sustained injuries in the Battle of Fontenoy in 1745, in which the French were victorious.

Richard then settled in the Cognac region, on the Charente River banks, where he began distilling wine to produce brandy. And with that, Hennessy Cognac was born.

At the end of the 18th century, Hennessy began to extend its reach across the globe, starting with the United States. At the beginning of the 19th century, the House set its sights on Australia and Southeast Asia and later conquered the South American, Japanese, and Chinese markets. In 1860, a quarter of cognac exports bore the Hennessy name.

In the 20th century, the work begun by the House’s founder was continued. A million cases were shipped in 1967, and the figure had doubled to two million just

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20 years later. Well over eight million cases were sold in 2020 making Hennessy the world’s leading premium spirits brand.

In addition to the fabulous commercial success of a brand available on every continent and in over 160 countries, Hennessy cognac is an ambassador for French art de vivre the world over and celebrated its 255th anniversary in 2020.

From vine to bottle, cognac is the epilogue of a three-part story – selection, aging, and finally blending, that takes place in Cognac and nowhere else. To ensure the excellence and variety of its aromas, Hennessy exclusively selects the best grapes from the four grand cru regions of the AOC (Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies and Fins Bois).

After the grapes are pressed, yeast is added which converts the sugar to alcohol, resulting in around 7 or 8%. It’s then left to ferment for 2 to 3 weeks.

Two distillations are what makes Co-

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gnac what it is. Without the mandatory second distillation, you’d merely be drinking a rather potent white wine.

The second distillation transforms the concoction into an ‘eau-de-vie’ (water of life), a transparent liquid of around 70% alcohol. Hennessy possesses the largest reserves of cognac eaux-de-vies globally, with over 470,000 casks resting in its cellars.

The Cognac is casked in oak barrels, with the wood being sourced from the forests of Limousin or Troncais. This type of wood is perfect for ageing Cognac due to its dependably low resin content.

The process is meticulous as the oak itself alters the final taste of the Cognac, offsetting the sweeter, fruitier notes with a dry nuttiness, resulting in a well-rounded flavour profile.

Lastly comes the art of blending. At Hennessy, this art has developed over time and defines the House’s identity and vision. For over two centuries, eight generations of master blenders from the Fillioux family have devoted their lives to creating exceptional cognacs, enriching the House’s heritage, and passing it on to their descendants. A member of the Fillioux family still chairs the tasting committee.

During the 1970s, Kilian Hennessy, a fifthgeneration direct descendant of Hennessy, became the CEO of Hennessy, succeeding his first cousin Maurice-Richard. Kilian Hennessy spearheaded the company’s 1971 merger with Moët et Chandon, which created Moët Hennessy.

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Moët Hennessy merged with Louis Vuitton in 1987, creating one of the world’s largest luxury brand conglomerates, Louis Vuitton • Moët-Hennessy or LVMH. In 1988, a management crisis led to the group’s takeover by Bernard Arnault, owner of the haute couture house Christian Dior, with the support of Guinness. Kilian Hennessy remained on the company’s advisory board until his death in 2010 at the age of 103.

Today, 60 million bottles of Hennessy’s 13 different blends are sold in 160 countries around the world each year, supplying 49% of the world’s cognac. No doubt Richard Hennessy would be proud.

Interestingly, a big fan of Hennessy was Kim Jong-il, the former Supreme Leader of North Korea. Hennessy once reported that Kim spent over $700,000 a year on their Paradis cognac.

For the 150th Anniversary of Hennessy’s X.O., the company commissioned visionary and world-renowned architect Frank Gehry to design a Masterpiece bottle.

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Gehry, a legend of our modern era has designed such iconic buildings as the Guggenheim in Bilbao, MoPOP in Seattle, the Walt Disney Concert Hall in L.A., & the Olympic Fish Pavillion in Barcelona.

When the Pritzker Prize-winning architect traveled to Cognac to get a visual history of the Maison and the bottles that came before, he gained a new perspective and appreciation for the centuries of hands-on personal involvement. “I know great wineries, and this is another level,” said Gehry about the precise art of distillation

and selection. “It’s not hocus pocus. It is very beautiful. It’s like a very solid commitment to do something special.”

This hands-on personal approach, emotional commitment, and storied history led Gehry on a journey to honor the past while celebrating Hennessy’s innovation and commitment to the future. For the X.O decanter’s design, Gehry drew inspiration from the Charente River that runs through the Hennessy Maison, along with the chalky soil that nourishes the vines to thrive.

It was essential to the architect for every detail to be handmade in order to personify the handcrafted quality of Hennessy X.O. He and his team carefully developed the cast metal mold to form the 24-carat gold-dipped bronze cover. Along with manipulating the decanter design, Gehry added a striking fractured-glass glorifier, used to showcase the vessel, and a brass and gold fusil, to reflect the cellar master’s ritual of extracting a small portion of the cognac to taste.

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To Gehry, the real masterpiece is the X.O (extra old) liquid ‘gold’ inside the first blended bottle 150 years ago. “I wanted to bring it [the cognac] to life, and so I took inspiration from its birthplace and used the crumpling effect of the material that gives it a feeling of movement,” he said. “The materials I’ve chosen catch the light and make this a really beautiful object on its own, but then you realize it is a bottle of Hennessy X.O.” Yet the artistry does not stop there. In true Gehry fashion, the packaging for this $17,000 bottle of cognac pays homage to the work he did with corrugated cardboard furniture in the 1970s. This case creates a 3D effect that truly elevates the entire design to the next level.

To further celebrate the X.O. 150 year milestone, Hennessy presented “A World Odyssey,” a spectacular event hosted in Cognac along the Charente River. Cai Gui-Qiang composed a colorful fireworks display titled ‘The Birth of Tragedy,’ where he honored the human spirit that embraces and rejoices in life’s harmony with nature, while simultaneously acknowledging the pain life can impart. In the demonstration, 20,000 fireworks were launched from 150 floating oak barrels to carry a message of resilience and optimism.

The Hennessy X.O Frank Gehry Masterpiece was unveiled at this event on September 25, 2020, in France.

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Sanlorenzo SL86 Length 26.8 m

Sunseeker 86

Max Beam Draft 6.4 m 1.9 m

Made to Measure

Length 26.5 m

The layout is offered in two options with the galley on the main deck, or the lower deck, adjacent to the crew quarters. First SL86 in Asia is currently cruising around Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore.

Max Beam Draft 6.4 m -

Year 2009

4 ensuite cabins accommodating 8 guests, together with further accommodation for 4 crew. Tropical air con, Trak Star fin Stabilizers, twin Kohler generators, watermaker, and powered by twin Cat C32 1850hp engines.

5,000,000 USD

Benetti Tradition 100 Length 30.2 m

1,990,000 EUR

Monte Carlo Yachts MCY 70

Max Beam Draft 7.2 m 2m

Year 2009

Location Thailand

Length 69 ft 11 in

Perfect condition with great 4 deck lay-out. Master cabin located forward on the Main-deck. Full-beam VIP stateroom on the lower deck and through to the three spacious exterior decks.

Beam 5 ft 5 in

Draft 1 ft 8 in

#5673446 Year 2015

Length 13.8 m

Beam 4. m

Draft .96 m

#6837121 Year 2015

Location Pattaya, Thailand

Featuring a spacious cockpit with teak deck, fridge, hand basin and removable electric grill. The large seating area which surrounds the solid teak table with plenty of room for entertaining. On the hydraulic swim platform, the garage opens to allow for storage of a 2.4m dinghy.

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Location Phuket, Thailand

Pristine state, better than new and still under warranty. The cabins have rarely been used by the meticulous owner and she has never been chartered.

522,900 USD

Cranchi M44 HT Power Boat

Location Thailand

342,000 USD

Azimut 46 Fly Bridge Motor Yacht Length 14.9 m

Beam 4.3 m

Draft 2.4 m

#7016936 Year 2005

Location Samui, Thailand

Classic Italian styling runs through the Salon, three cabins and additional crew cabin. Yacht benefits from full helm stations on the flybridge and in the spacious salon. This luxury vessel will deliver you to your destination in comfort and style.

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Lagoon 630MY Length 19.2 m

Max Beam 10 m

Draft 1.1 m

Year 2015

Location Thailand

This luxury yacht enjoys more space than many condominiums with four spacious cabins, a large galley with full size appliances, recently recovered upholstery in the salon and a spacious cockpit and flybridge, making entertaining friends a pleasure. This Lagoon 630MY has been immaculately maintained and looks like a new boat.

415,000 EUR

Beneteau Gran Turismo 46 Length 48 ft 7 in

Beam 13 ft 9 in

#6952772 Draft 3 ft 9 in

Year 2018

Location Phuket, Thailand

This Beneteau Gran Turismo 46 is the epitome of Power, Elegance and Style. Boasting twin Volvo Penta IPS 600 2X435HP engines, she perfectly blends performance with economy and guarantees immense pleasure at the helm. This is a popular 2 cabin version, full beam owners cabin with a VIP forward, both impressively appointed. The electric grill on the hydraulic swim platform is a convenient feature.

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Custom Motor Yacht Length 27 m

378,000 USD

Lagoon 421

Max Beam Draft 7m 1.7 m

Year 2010

Location Thailand

Length 12.6 m

Designed for the day charter market. Accommodates 90 guests over 3 decks. If at a marina or pier, she can host 130 guests. Excellent boat for day trips, private charter, or medium sized events.

Max Beam Draft 7m 1.2 m

Year 2010

Exceptional condition. This boat has had many new features, including a new anchor winch, new Garmin Chart plotter, and new cushions. The engine has been regularly serviced and dealer maintained.

1,400,000 USD

Sunreef 58 Length 58 ft

#7394819 Beam 30 ft 6 in

Draft 5 ft 2 in

Year 2015

Location Phuket, Thailand

This 4 cabin catamaran is the perfect yacht to cruise in SE Asian waters.

With her shallow draft, she really is an ‘access all areas’ floating home.

379,000 USD

Formula 45 Yacht Length 13.7 m

Max Beam Draft 1.28 m 1.1 m

Year 2011

Length 29.6M

Beam 6M

#7142826 Year 2008

Location Samui

Built by the master shipwright Bugis in Indonesia, this lovingly restored and refitted this yacht offers classical lines and a luxurious finish. Currently in Thailand, this boat is ready for blue water cruising.

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Location Thailand

Expertly equipped for day trips or extended cruising. The forward cockpit glass enclosure with vented center walk-thru door provides complete climate protection, yet maintains a panoramic view.

324,412 USD

Schooner Phinisi 99 Footer

Location Thailand

265,000 USD

Tayana 55 Length 16.76M

#7257951 Beam 4.87 M

Draft 2.2 M

Year 1993

Location Pattaya

Extensive work has just been done on this Tayana 55, including anti fouling, anodes, through hull fittings, bearings, new B&G navigation electronics throughout with new bimini and full cover.

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Beneteau OC46.1 Length 13.6 m

Max Beam 4.5 m

Draft -

Year 2019

Location Thailand

Virtually new boat at a huge discount. The furling mast, self-tailing jib and all the halyards and sheets brought back to a single winch at each of the helm stations. 3 electric Harken winches and a bow thruster.

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Beneteau OC30.1 Length 9.5 m

Max Beam 3m

Draft 1.9 m

Customizable Options

The smallest yacht in BENETEAU’s cruising range boasts trailability, incredible living space for her size and focuses on simplicity, yet she is as stylish and beautiful as ever.

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LIVING AREA: 336 M 2 LAND AREA: 4,000 M 2 BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 4

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This energy-efficient home was built with double-pane glass, inverter air conditioning units (less electricity), fans, and 6Kv of Solar Panels. Amenities include CCTV, a Security System, underground sprinklers, a well that provides free water to the large garden, a 6 X 17 meter swimming pool with Jacuzzi and tanning ledge, a 2 car garage, each with its own electric door, a storage room, and an electric gate.

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5,900,000 THB

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Baths: 2

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This modern 4 bedroom home w/ pool is located less than 15 minutes South of Hua Hin. This home features an open plan lounge, dining room & kitchen.

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

Beds: 4 Baths: 3

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Living area: 287 m2 Land area: 531 m2

Hua Hin Center

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

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Baths: 2

Living area: 130 m2

Hua Hin West

13,000,000 THB

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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: 5

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 Center This large luxurious 4 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom Pool Villa is located within a multi-award-winning development that is mere minutes from shopping, the beach and the center of Hua Hin.

further to the Maids Quarters with its own full kitchen. There is also a ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom, currently used as an office plus a separate guest bathroom.

The ground floor features a spacious open plan living room leading to a dining area and opening to an ultra-high-quality modern kitchen. To the right of the kitchen is a utility room which leads

The circular staircase leads to three large bedrooms, all en-suite and all with fitted wardrobes.

All bedrooms benefit from large covered terraces offering beautiful sea and mountain views. Out-

Beds: 4

Baths: 5

Living area: 500 m2

Land area: 1,200 m2

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# AG-VELHS02138427 side is a double carport with storage, a truly large swimming pool with jacuzzi, and a kid’s play area. Additionally, you’ll find a large waterproof shade sail, a poolside sala, an outdoor kitchen BBQ, and a spacious green lawn. This luxury 4 bedroom pool villa is top-quality throughout.

Development amenities include a large communal pool, a BBQ area, a gym, on-site management, and security.

35,000,000 THB

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Hua Hin Center

#AG-B162

Reduced from 15,000,000 - Superb executive pool villa located on the prestigious Falcon Hill development, 5 minute drive to centre of Hua Hin. Beds: 4 Baths: 4

Living area: 280 m2 Land area: 700 m2

10,900,000 THB

Hua Hin South

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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

14,500,000 THB

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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Pranburi

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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

Pak Nam Pran

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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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16,000,000 THB

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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

Baths: 7

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.

26,000,000 THB

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

REDUCED FROM 58,000,000. Located just 15 minutes from the Suvarnabhumi International Airport is this large luxurious 3 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom estate home.

Special features abound and include a spacious professional Western designer kitchen with a Viking: refrigerator, microwave, oven, gas stove, and hood. For the wine lover, you’ll find a 450 bottles built-in Wine Cellar.

Additionally, the home includes an Entertainment room featuring a pool table, karaoke system, Bose cinema surround sound system & a High Definition Projector TV with a 103” Screen. Also within is a beautifully furnished Living Room, Dining Room, Buddha Room, indoor jacuzzi, and steam room.

Outside you will find a fully equipped BBQ Pavilion featuring a charcoal BBQ, power hood, refrigerator, smoker, gas stove, and ice storage, a 9x4m Overflow Swimming Pool, and a Jacuzzi.

There is plenty of room for staff with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full modern kitchen.

Additionally, there is a three-car garage, a laundry room, a cleaning area, garden, storage, High-Speed Fiber Optic WiFi, True Satellite in 5 locations, plus a CCTV & Infrared Security System.

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Beds: 3

Baths: 5

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Living area: 1,150 m2

Land area: 1,964 m2

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55,000,000 THB

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Large Luxurious Mediterranean Villa At Hua Hin’s Best Address This one of a kind, large, luxurious, Mediterranean style villa is located on one of the best lakefront plots within the Palm Hills Golf Course & Residential Community, arguably Hua Hin’s finest address. Situated in the desirable north, this home is approximately 15 minutes from Hua Hin’s city center.

This spectacular property exudes the wow factor the moment you step inside and soak up the gorgeous lake and golf course views. Built for entertaining, the home consists of four bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and five spacious lounges.

The stunning, lavish master suite includes a private lake view deck with a built-in tub, a separate TV viewing area, a sump-

tuous chandeliered Jacuzzi bathtub, and a big walk-in closet with a makeup room.

The three lounges on the ground floor include the spectacular entry lounge, a spacious lounge to the left with a TV, and an additional lounge with a TV opposite the formal dining room and designer kitchen.

The two lounges upstairs include one with a billiards table and the other that is perfectly suited for a fitness room or yoga studio. You’ll also find an office on the ground floor and a Buddha room on the 3rd floor.

Outside, the villa is dreamily landscaped with mature tropical gardens offering many areas throughout the property to socialize with guests. The

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infinity-edge swimming pool is oversized at 6 X 16 meters. There are two garages with electric doors that can accommodate two vehicles each.

The home comes fully furnished along with a lifetime family membership to the Palm Hills Golf Club and its separate Sports Club. The Sports Club includes tennis, squash and badminton courts, fitness, billiards & table tennis, plus a huge communal pool.

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Living area: 1,500 m2

Land area: 2,400 m2

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75,000,000 THB

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Hua Hin South

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Hua Hin South

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This well priced 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is mere minutes from the Banyan Golf Course and less than 15 minutes from the center of Hua Hin.

Mere minutes from the Banyan Golf Course and less than 15 minutes from the center of Hua Hin. This home is “off plan”.

Beds: 3 Baths: 2

Beds: 3 Baths: 4

Living area: 120 m2 Land area: 280 m2

Hua Hin North

3,490,000 THB

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Living area: 162 m2 Land area: 400 m2

4,490,000 THB

Hua Hin West – Black Mountain

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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.

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

Beds: 4 Baths: 4

Beds: 2 Baths: 2

Living area: 154 m2 Land area: 700 m2

Hua Hin South

4,500,000 THB

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Living area: 143 m2

Koh Takiab

6,900,000 THB

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

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

Beds: 4 Baths: 3

Beds: 2

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6,950,000 THB

Living area: 117 m2

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13,300,000 THB

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Hua Hin Center

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Hua Hin Center

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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

Hua Hin Center

13,500,000 THB

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Living area: 134 m2

13,500,000 THB

Pranburi

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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

Hua Hin Center

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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InterContinental Residences Hua Hin, a world-class oceanfront luxury development located on the last, best remaining Hua Hin oceanfront land plot

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

Beds: 2 Baths: 2

Beds: 3 Baths: 4

Living area: 76.5 m2

18,320,000 THB

Living area: 358 m2 Land area: 630 m2

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26,000,000 THB

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