HOT Magazine, Issue 7,8 Volume 6

ISSUE 7-8 VOLUME 6, JULY-AUGUST 2018

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Luxury Living & Exclusive Lifestyle

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Helicopter Charter in Thailand

Cape Panwa

Hotel Phuket Race Week

Zambales in

the Philippines COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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gor Sikorsky, an aviation pioneer in both fixed wing and helicopters once said, “The helicopter is probably the most versatile instrument ever invented by man. It approaches closer than any other to the fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams of the flying horse and the magic carpet.” Inside this issue we introduce you to Advance Aviation, Thailand’s market leader in helicopter charter. The company got its start back in 2006 when a son purchased a helicopter so his father, a member of Thailand’s Privy Council, would have a faster and more convenient way to travel to Hua Hin’s Klai Kang Won Palace for his weekly Tuesday meeting with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Get on board, strap yourself in and turn to page 32 to read more.

The 17th Asian Yachting Grand Prix got its start last month with the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek.

Managed by the infamous Captain Marty Rijkuris, the annual Skipper & Yacht of the Year Awards takes place over 11 Months, with 12 regattas participating in the region across 7 countries involving over 330 Skippers & Yachts and concludes at the Samui Regatta in May 2019. The winning Skipper and Yacht will be crowned with the prestigious Asian Yachting Grand Prix Skipper and Yacht of the Year titles. Called the “Hardest sports trophy to win in Asia”, it is the highlight of the AYGP season. Sort out your boat shoes and turn to page 64 to see how the first leg of the Asian Yachting Grand Prix went down at Cape Panwa in Phuket.

Our “Let’s Go” feature this month takes us to the Crystal Beach Resort in the Zambales province of the Philippines.

A very interesting province, it was once home to Naval Base Subic Bay, a major ship-repair, supply, and rest and recreation facility for the Spanish Navy and subsequently the United States Navy.

The naval base was the largest overseas military installation of the United States Armed Forces after Clark Air Base in Angeles City was closed in 1991. Following its closure in 1992, it was transformed into the Subic Bay Freeport Zone by the Philippine government. Fish out your flip flop, slather on some sun screen and flip to page 50 to read why The Crystal Beach Resort and the Zimbales is where you should visit next.

A recent survey showed that Chinese citizens are coming to Thailand in ever increasing numbers.

Hua Hin is getting an additional boost with Malay Chinese flying in on Air Asia’s new Kuala Lumpur / Hua Hin route. With that in mind we are pleased to introduce a new monthly column by Ping He geared toward the Chinese citizens who are just now discovering the land of smiles. If you read Mandarin or want to put Google Translate to the test, turn to page 78 to read why Ping loves Hua Hin. Those are just a few of the stories you’ll find inside this issue. As always, thank you for picking us up and we hope you enjoy the read.

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Helicopter Charter in Thailand

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Zimbales, Philippines

Anantasila Villa By The Sea

Phuket Race Week

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Anantasila looks to inspire a warm and friendly atmosphere. Their longtime staff fully understand that their guests have graciously chosen to spend their precious holidays with them and are determined to ensure that their visitors return home with fond memories. It is a responsibility they take seriously

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Experience a romantic, yet casual, dining experience at our beachfront restaurant, Shoreline Beach Club.

Indulge yourself at a stylish and romantic dining venue at one of Hua Hin’s most picturesque seaside settings on the Khao Takiab beachfront with its serenading whispers of the ocean.

You will enjoy a variety of dishes from the freshest seafood, barbequed meat, poultry and tasty prime cuts to rich international and modern Thai cuisines.

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Mom & Me! Show her your love this Mother’s Day season by treating her to relaxation & rejuvenation at Breeze Spa. This Mom & Me promotion is priced at 2,700 and 3,300 THB per person Guest booking until 31 August 2018, bring your Mom to get 2 facial treatments for the price of 1 (terms and conditions apply) For more details or to make an appointment, please call Breeze Spa, Hua Hin at 032 616 600 ext 7801 or email huahin@breeze-spa.com

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HOT AROUND HUA HIN Hyatt Open Golf Tournament on September 1-2, 2018 at Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin Hyatt hotels and resorts in Thailand in association with the Banyan Golf Club, will host the ninth annual “Hyatt Open 2018 Golf Tournament” on Saturday, 1 and Sunday, 2 September 2018, at the Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin. Practice your swing and get ready to participate in this 36-hole tournament, while enjoying the spectacular views of the Banyan Golf Club, the top awarded golf club in Thailand. The 2018 Tournament Champion will be awarded with the Hyatt Open Trophy, a traditional silver Claret Jug. Special golf packages start from THB 22,300 net for one player and THB 31,300 net for two players based on twin shared rooms. Packages include two rounds of 18-hole golf with golf cart and caddy on 1-2 September 2018, welcome dinner at Hyatt Regency Hua Hin on Saturday, 1 September 2018, transfers between Hyatt Regency Hua Hin and Banyan Golf Club plus the awards lunch on Sunday, 2 September at Banyan Golf Club Mark your calendar and book now. Please call Hyatt Regency Hua Hin at +66 3252 1234 or email reservations.hrhuahin@hyatt.com for more details and reservations.

InterContinental Hua Hin Resort Is Now A Plastic StrawFree Hotel InterContinental Hua Hin Resort is pleased to announce that the resort is taking steps to be single-use plastic strawfree across the hotel and restaurants. It will no longer purchase plastic straws, the resort has made a commitment to phasing out and instead will offer compostable straws made from plants. From now on, “Paper straws at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort available upon request”.

Reasons Plastic Straws Suck: 1.

They harm marine wildlife and ecosystems.

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They expose us to unhealthy toxic chemicals.

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Used for minutes, here for centuries, piling up daily.

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Skip the straw and sip your drink.

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Switch to reusable steel, glass or bamboo straws.

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Use paper straws instead.

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Life’s Better by the Beach – Le Colonial Beach Club Holidaymakers staying at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort already have their own delightful stretch of private beachfront for recreation, surfside dining and more.

Now, resort guests have another way to hit the beach in style: from now on all receive exclusive, complimentary access to nearby Le Colonial Beach Club.

Le Colonial Beach Club offers a delightful spot for sitting back and relaxing by the surf. In addition to the elegant villa-style main building with breezy veranda, the club features an infinity swimming pool with sun loungers for a private beach hut feel.

Great food and drink served right at poolside adds to a terrific seaside experience.

InterContinental Hua Hin Resort makes getting to Le Colonial Beach Club quick and convenient for guests as well, with the facility now a stop on the resort’s regular shuttle route.

For more information, please call +66 (0) 32 616 999 email: ichh.rsvn@ihg.com or visit intercontinental.com/huahin

The Moment Gallery & Bar Recently The Moment Gallery and Bar had an open house for Hua Hin media to taste their food and try the many craft beers they have on offer. The Moment Gallery & Bar is located in the South of Hua Hin on soi 134 and is inside The Spirit Resort. The restaurant serves truly authentic Thai & International cuisines.

The restaurants special dishes prepared by their experienced chefs use the finest ingredients and freshest seafood.

The Moment Gallery & Bar can also arrange private BBQ’s, group parties, and wedding receptions – exactly how you like it. The resort is ideal for couples, families, groups of friends travelling together, and for all kinds of incentive travel and corporate events and the restaurant is open daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. For more information go to www.themomenthuahin.com or give them a call at 083 066 0035.

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Rotary Installation Dinner Saturday 7th July 2018 saw the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin’s (RCRHH) 9th Club Installation evening dinner held in the Ballroom of the Amari Hua Hin Resort & Spa, during which our new President for the year 2018-19 Brian Anderson was elected for the second time.

Brian, who originates from the United States is well known in Hua Hin and works as the Sustainable Development Manager at Chiva-Som International Health Resorts Co., Ltd. and has lived in the city since 2002; interestingly he also used to raise turkeys, all American free-range pastured birds, some of which he says are interesting fowl like some of his friends!

A total of 95 guests and VIPs attended the grand occasion and included the Rotary 3330 District Governor Lt Gen Kanit Jamjuntra, and Immediate Past Governor Dr Peera Farmiboon. Members from the Rotary Clubs of Bangkok South, Bangkapi and Hua Hin also joined the celebrations.

Guests were entertained before dinner

by Sean Maguire and his acoustic guitar, and following the Thai National Anthem and King’s Anthem sat down to one of Amari’s renowned International Buffets, and free flow wine, beer and beverages, with musical background provided by DJ Terry Fox Sandy Beach & Section 5. Following dinner entertainment was provided by the excellent Preserve Hua Hin Khon Dancers, a group dedicated to maintaining the cultural traditions and history of Thailand.

President Elect Napa Keawtem then gave a presentation on Service Projects for the year and those which RCRHH had assisted, including a donation of bicycles to local children, a Childrens’ Day at Panyanakul School, two day English Camp and proposed new playground at Nongkhon School, Days for Girls and a number of other activities.

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HOT AROUND HUA HIN Then came outgoing President, Dr Birger Rexed. Birger has been President of RCRHH for the past 12 months and served the club well during his time in office. He has been a Rotarian for over 30 years and President once before in his home country Sweden.

In a heartfelt farewell he thanked members of RCRHH for their support and delivery of manpower. He stated that Rotary did not need new members, it needed ‘Rotarians’, those willing to become involved in the work of the organisation. He was pleased to see that seven new members had joined RCRHH during his term of office and invited his outgoing Board onto the stage to thank them personally. He paid thanks to the various committees and their work, especially the Golf Tournament Sub-Committee and specifically Steve Brighton & Francis Luns.

Birger then thanked the staff at Amari for their support of RCRHH during the year.

Birger then presented PE Napa Keawtem with the Rotarian Of The Year certificate and a bouquet for her sterling efforts with the Service Committee. Finally he paid tribute to his wife Karina for her support during the year, especially as both of his arms had been in plaster at some stage during the past 12 months, and presented her with another bouquet to much applause.

Next to speak was IPDG Dr Peera Farmiboon who thanked RCRHH for their work during the year, he made reference to the increased membership during 2017-18, 46 to 53 making RCRHH the fourth largest club in District 3330. He said RCRHH was, as an English Speaking Club leading in every aspect and setting a standard. He wished the club very best wishes for the forthcoming year.

This was followed by the main event, the installation ceremony, during which the Presidential Jewel was passed from Birger to Brian by DG Lt Gen Kanit. Following the formality P Brian began a humorous speech during which he provided everyone with a shot of Jim Beam Bourbon. He also thanked Birger for his work during the year describing him as a ‘A Prince of a Man’. He then made reference to this year’s motto Be The Inspiration as well as saying members should not be asking ‘‘How Can I Help?’’ but saying ‘‘How I Can Help’’.

This was followed by a pen picture of all his predecessors as President during the last nine years, with some interesting and funny anecdotes thrown in. He referred to next year’s President – Napa and introduced the new Board for 2018-19.

P Brian’s speech was followed by the raffle draw and presentation of bouquets to Lt Gen Jamjuntra for his lady and to Karina Rexed.

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Hua Hin Business Network Wine Evening is a roaring success at Vana Nava Sky

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On the 26th of July the Hua Hin Business Network hosted their July Event at Vana Nava Sky atop the Holiday Inn Resort, Vana Nava Hua Hin.

mountains in the West. The evening consisted of a free flow of drinks, including a Sky Punch with rum and delectable Tapas to a record number of attendees.

Vana Nava Sky is situated on the 27th floor with unbelievable views showing the coastline from Cha Am to Kao Takiab as well as beautiful views of the setting sun against the Hua Hin

The Hua Hin Business Network is a networking and social club for local business people. The Club arranges monthly events happening in or around Hua Hin. Keep an eye out for

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upcoming events by going to Hua Hin Business Network website www.h-hb-n.com or Facebook page “Hua Hin Business Network”. The August event will be hosted at Father Ted’s on 30th August and in September there will be a 3rd Anniversary bash to look forward too.

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Saturday Brunch at the NOVOTEL Hua Hin Cha Am Beach Resort. 990 Net, Including Free Flow A wise woman once said “Brunch without Prosecco is just a sad, late Breakfast.” If you also subscribe to that opinion, then you will be pleased to know that the NOVOTEL Hua Hin Cha-Am Resort is of the same belief.

Every Saturday starting at 11:30 until 15:00 the Novotel features their Family Saturday Brunch. A true classic brunch experience with the necessary beverages to go along. It’s not just sparkling though, they also offer a “help yourself” free flow of Mimosas, Pimms Cups, Screwdriver’s and Bloody Mary’s.

Food options are extensive and include your traditional omelet’s plus Egg’s Benedict and Egg’s Neptune plus Truffle and mushroom scrambled eggs. Plenty of breads are offered as well as BLT’s and Bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon.

If you like sausage for breakfast, you can choose from 3 kinds as well as 2 types of bacon. Roast Ham, BBQ grilled meats and even Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese dressing.

Oyster lovers can have them 3 ways; natural with shallots, vinegar & lemon, Oysters Kilpatrick & Oysters Rockefeller. If you prefer green mussels, you’ll find them here too.

Hua Hin. It is also a fantastic place to start your weekend off right with their Saturday Brunch, with or without the kids.

To make a reservation or to learn of special offers contact Bunty Mulajker, Guest Journey Ambassador at NOVOTEL Hua Hin Cha-Am Resort, Bunty@novotelhuahin.com.

Their Saturday Brunch is held at their beachfront Ocean Terrace Restaurant which features outdoor dining or indoor air-conditioned seating.

If you have packed along the kids, there is a carnival to keep them entertained including a bouncy castle, trampoline, games plus free ice cream and cotton candy.

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Koi Fashion Gala – Roberto Cavalli Tribute For the Roberto Cavalli Tribute in Bangkok, Koi restaurant and The Club@Koi opened their doors to invitees and guests on the 4th of August 2018. Offering breath-taking views of Bangkok’s skyline, this exclusive event took place on the 39th Floor of Sathorn Square Building.

In the USA Koi’s ground-breaking California-Japanese style cuisine and its emphasis on design, intimacy and style have made it a regular for the nation’s glitterati from George Clooney to Madonna. In the same vein KOI Bangkok has already become a go to venue for food, fashion and nightlife.

Having hosted the enormously successful Versace Retrospective in April at the grand gala launch of both Koi restaurant and the recently purchased Club@Koi, the venue channelled the style and energy of Roberto Cavalli, whose creative energy revolutionized the world of prints, perfumes and even blue jeans.

The space, the food, the décor, the entertainment was all informed and inspired by his love for patterns, fabrics and form.

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Italian musicians and party starters, DJ Luigi Anello and vocalist Davidino HTS dropped only the hottest house/ dance/funk and electronic live mashups and set the venue ablaze. Adding to the already electric atmosphere was a selection of exotic aerial dancers who put on a mesmerising performance.

Renowned London-based fashion illustrator and art director Adriana (Harper’s Bazaar, H&M and Ted Baker amongst others) created live illustrations throughout the event. A few lucky guests had the chance to have their portraits illustrated before and after the fashion show.

Guests of note included:

Roberto Cavalli

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H.E. Mr. Waldemar Dubaniowski, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland and his wife Mrs. Ewa Dubaniowska

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Katreeya English

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Kraiwit Kunavuthai

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Nitat Nawayo, Mr. Universe Tourism Thailand 2018, Top 5 Mr. Universe Tourism 2018

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Natchanon Singlum, Mister National Thailand 2018, 1st Runner-up Mister National Universe 2018

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Mike Chanatip, 3rd Runner-up Mister National Thailand 2018

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Tao Thanasit, Mister Model Worldwide Thailand 2018

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19th World Gourmet Festival Brings a Stellar Line Up of International Chefs to Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel In a nod to the Thai capital taking its rightful place on the international culinary stage with the launch of the first Bangkok edition of the Michelin Guide last year, a stellar line up of thirteen chefs from twelve Michelinstarred restaurants are set to take over one of the city’s most exclusive addresses.

From 3rd – 9th September 2018, acclaimed chefs from nine countries – from Korea to Japan and from the United States to Portugal – will present an international culinary feast at the 19th annual World Gourmet Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.

This year, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has partnered with Sanpellegrino and Gastronauts Asia to invite chefs to host two dinners each in the hotel’s award winning Biscotti, Madison, Spice Market and Shintaro restaurants.

Confirmed to participate in the 19th annual World Gourmet Festival are: • José Avillez: Belcanto in Lisbon, Portugal (2 Michelin stars)

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• Bernard Bach: Le Puits SaintJacques in Toulouse, France (2 Michelin stars) • Martin Dalsass: Talvo by Dalsass in St. Moritz, Switzerland (1 Michelin star) • Alessandra del Favero and Oliver Piras: AGA Ristorante in San Vito di Cadore, Italy (1 Michelin star) • Srijith Gopinathan: TAJ Campton Place in San Francisco, USA (1 Michelin star) • Han Li Guang: Labyrinth in Singapore (1 Michelin star) • Ryohei Hieda: Shoun RyuGin in Taipei, Taiwan (2 Michelin stars) • Giuseppe Iannotti: Krèsios in Naples, Italy (1 Michelin star) • Shinji Ishida: Nogizaka Shin in Tokyo, Japan (1 Michelin star) • Jeong Ho Kim: Jungsik in Seoul, South Korea (2 Michelin stars) • Shinya Otsuchihashi: CRAFTALE in Tokyo, Japan (1 Michelin star)

• Luigi Taglienti: LUME in Milan, Italy (1 Michelin star) Since its inception, the World Gourmet Festival has grown in prominence to feature an extraordinary line up of some of the best chefs, winemakers and food experts from across the globe, all gathered together under one roof for a weeklong celebration of outstanding cuisine and superb wines.

In a first for the annual international culinary event, foodies and budding and professional chefs alike can attend master cooking classes by all the visiting chefs, where they will have the opportunity to see and taste specially prepared dishes from the chefs’ World Gourmet Festival menu repertoire.

On Thursday, 6th September, the two visiting Japanese chefs and Japanese born Chef Ryohei Hieda will team up to present a master class of six dishes, each paired with sake by chef and sommelier Seju Yang from S'accapau, Tokyo.

Joining the star studded line up

HOT AROUND BANGKOK of chefs this year are two other international stars – celebrity chef Bobby Chinn, and famed chocolatier Paul A Young, who is at the forefront of the British chocolate scene and has won numerous international accolades.

Paul A Young will present two chocolate master classes followed by a chocolate inspired afternoon tea on Tuesday, 4th September and Wednesday, 5th September. As has become tradition in recent years, the inimitable Bobby Chinn will host the Diageo Night at the Bangkok jet set’s much loved retreat from the capital’s buzz, Aqua Bar, on Saturday, 8th September, during which he will rock the house with his band.

The 19th World Gourmet Festival is a proud supporter of HRH Princess Soamsawali AZT Fund for Pregnant Women of The Thai Red Cross Society.

THB 600 per dinner ticket sold and proceeds from the auctions, which take place throughout the Festival, will be donated to the Fund.

Reservations for the 19th World Gourmet Festival at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel are essential and can be made by visiting www. worldgourmetfestival.asia, where detailed information and prices of all the events are available.

Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s Amazing World Gourmet Festival accommodation package offers gourmands a sumptuous opportunity to experience an extraordinary international culinary feast by some of the world’s best chefs and winemakers in the heart of one of the world’s most enigmatic capital cities. Starting from THB 20,000++ per room per night, this special offer includes accommodation, a sumptuous daily buffet breakfast, and a table for two at a guest chef’s dinner each night of the stay period. Guests will also be treated to return airport transfers by the hotel’s limousine service and a fifteen percent discount on treatments at the hotel’s award winning Anantara Spa. For more information about this special offer or to make a reservation, please visit www.anantara.com/en/siam-bangkok/ offers or contact Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel on email reservations. asia@anantara.com or telephone +66 2 126 8866.

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What is your full name and age?

Simon Dell, 51 What is your current Job Position?

General Manager at Movenpick Asara Resort & Spa How long have you lived in Hua Hin or been coming to Hua Hin? I first came to work here on another hotel opening, the Amari Hua Hin back in 2010. That’s when we bought a house and decided we would settle here. So we’ve actually been based here for about 8 years, although my career did take me to Hong Kong, China and Sri Lanka for a few years in between.

What did you know about Hua Hin before you moved here?

I knew about the Palace of course and I had been to a boutique hotel in Pranburi as a guest prior to actually living in Hua Hin What do you like most about your profession?

That is such a long list, how to narrow it down… Supporting the growth of both people and hotels has given me a lot of satisfaction. On a personal level, the industry suits me, the pace, the flexibility required and the pleasure of getting to know so many people from so many different backgrounds and cultures. It’s an eternal learning curve.

What do you like least about your profession?

In the beginning it does frustrate a bit to miss out on certain friend/family events due to business needs but you get used to it.

What do you like most about Hua Hin? It’s our home! Time at home with my wife, barbecues and wine with friends.

We have great friends who own local bars and restaurants and we support them all the way. We are also big fans of Tamarind & Cicada markets, we always take visitors from out of town to visit.

Baan Khun Por is fun too… as you can see, we eat a lot, so there you go, that’s what we like the most…food.

What is your favorite restaurant and why? (please don’t promote your own restaurants) There are restaurants we go to for different reasons but places we always go back to are: Andreas Italian, Sweet Peppers, Mozza Mia, Tamarind, Ian’s.

I also stop frequently for a Thai milk tea or iced coffee at the very local Jena Coffee on soi 88. Best guay tiew reua is along the canal road but I’m not telling you exactly where or everyone will go!

What do you like to do in your free time and why?

I guess the previous 2 points mostly cover that question, though I also have a deep love for architecture and design and it’s a lifelong dream to design my own house. So that’s what I’m going to do soon.

What would you recommend to newcomers to do in Hua Hin and why?

Enjoy the simplicity, the fresh air, the amazing choice of restaurants, go to Chat Chai market in the morning and Cicada/Tamarind markets at the weekend. Learn kite surfing or improve your golf. This is a terrific town with plenty to do.

Tell us a surprising fact that the public might not know about you?

I spent 2 years working in Moscow some time ago, I joined an amateur football league and we even played in winter, I survived playing football at -30c. I loved my time in Moscow but really, the weather in Hua Hin is so much better….

What is the most outlandish thing you have ever done and why?

I did a charity swim at Xmas in the English Channel, water temperature was around 10c. There must be less horrifying ways of raising money for good causes.

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Bus service between Suvarnabhumi airport and Hua Hin Also direct bus service between Hua Hin and Pattaya

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he Privy Council of Thailand is a body of appointed advisors to the Monarch of Thailand. The council, as the Constitution of Thailand stipulates, must be composed of no more than eighteen members. The king alone appoints all members of the council.

Privy Councilor Chaovana Nasylvanta was traveling weekly to Hua Hin to meet with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at his Klai Kang Won Palace. In early 2006, Chai Nasylvanta, Chaovana’s devoted son, decided that a helicopter would

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be ideal for his father, who was in his late 70’s at the time, to travel to Hua Hin as it would provide convenience, comfort and save travelling time.

At the end of 2006, Chaovana decided that in order to recover some of the costs when the helicopter was idle on other days, he would charter the aircraft to serve VIPs and corporate users as the helicopter was already configured for VIP use, plus the market looked quite promising and with that, Advance Aviation was born with headquarters in Bangkok.

Advanced Aviation flies Eurocopter single-engine EC-130 & twin-engine EC-135 helicopters.

Eurocopter is a sister company to Airbus.

In January 2009 Advanced Aviation purchased their second aircraft, a single engine, EC-130 which is stationed in Phuket and offers interisland transfers and sightseeing over the magnificent Islands of Phuket, Phi Phi, Phang Nga, Samui, Koh Tao and others.

In October of 2010 the company added their third aircraft, again

a single engine EC-130 which is being operated in Chiang Mai and its provincial territory. It's the first ever helicopter service in the North Region of Thailand.

In November of 2011 they added a second twin-engine EC135 to their Bangkok operations. EC-135’s and EC-130’s are two of the most advanced helicopters in technology and design that Airbus \Eurocopter is producing. Both offer the highest level of safety in the industry and have unparalleled safety records.

Both are also equipped with the latest

technology and avionics available to ensure that their pilots will transport you smoothly and safely to your destination. Both also feature the Fenestron® tail rotor system which offers a very quiet and exceptionally smooth ride.

A large part of their business is picking up VIP’s at Bangkok’s International airport Suvarnabhumi and flying them to their final destination in Thailand. When flying with Advanced Aviation they will meet you at the jetway and fast track you through Immigrations, Customs

& luggage collection. They will then whisk you via their BMW limousine to their Bangkok Base which is a 10 minute drive from the Airport. Once there you are ushered in to their VIP lounge where you are offered complimentary drinks and snacks.

Complimentary drinks continue while on board the aircraft. The EC135’s are configured with 5 VIP seats with a cooler box on board. For an airport transfer from Suvarnabhumi to the Hua Hin airport the charge is THB 130,000 + VAT and takes just 50 minutes.

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If you are in Hua Hin and you feel like a trip to the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok, but don’t want to spend 3+ hours in your car, the company will collect you and up to 4 guests at the Hua Hin airport and in 50 minutes you’ll be landing at the Sky Walk Leluk Condominium’s rooftop helipad located on Sukhumvit Road Soi 69/1. The price for the adventure is THB 153,585 + VAT. Other Bangkok landing pads available are the Peninsula Hotel’s on the Chao Phraya river and the River City Bangkok helipad.

Landing fees differ and are extra.

Should your destination not have a helipad nearby, it is possible for them to arrange a temporary landing permit at a minimal fee provided that they are able to submit the request to the relevant authorities 3 working days in advance. Final approval is completely up to the authority.

Advanced Aviation prides itself on being the only true “VIP” helicopter operator in Thailand and at the same time operating with the highest safety standards. Because safety is their ultimate concern they have only opted to buy brand new twin engine and single engine helicopters that integrate Airbus Helicopter's latest technologies and design. Their helicopters are flown by pilots with over 25 years of experience and who have accumulated over 7,500 flight hours. The helicopters are maintained daily by highly professional Airbus Helicopter personnel in their facility specially set up in Bangkok Advanced Aviation also offers a Bangkok sightseeing package.

The 50 minute flight originates at their Bangkok Base and flies over Ratchamangkala Stadium to Erawan

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Museum. From there, they will continuously fly to Phra Samut Chedi, Paknum Samutprakarn and the Ancient City. They then fly along Bang Poo to get through Bhumibol 1-2 Bridges and Rama 9 Bridge. On the way back, you will pass the Silom area and then back to their flight operation center.

Besides private VIP charter and sightseeing in Thailand, Advanced Aviation also offers medical flight and film shooting services.

For more information or to charter one of Advanced Aviation’s helicopters you can contact them at +66(0)85-0554444 (24Hrs.Service) or email them at fly@advanceaviation. co.th.

You can view their website at advanceaviation.co.th.

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Brezza @ Avani Hua Hin

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love surprises. We were heading out to a relatively new resort on the northern side of Hua Hin. The resort was impressive as we wandered through it’s clipped gardens and lawns. Three story high accommodation buildings sit on either side of resort’s pools – pools that seemed to go on forever. All the guest rooms are east facing with pool views. Our walk takes us further and

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further into the resort heading for our destination “Brezza” to taste their soon to be launched new menu.

The location that “Brezza” sits in is a surprise in itself. The waters of the Gulf of Thailand lapping against an expansive 50 meter wide sea wall set the scene. Generous expanses of manicured lawns. An abundance of relaxing seating all facing the water

and a line comfortable tables and chairs right on the ocean front with candles twinkling as the last of the afternoon light faded.

Steps lead up to an open air cocktail bar off to one side of the lawn. Should we perch there for pre-dinner drinks or at one of the comfortable tables beside the water?

Water side it is, enjoying the brezza

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Avani Hua Hin’s Executive Chef John Ranaudo joins us to introduce himself and explain a little of the food journey he will take us on this evening. Canadian by birth, and Italian by heritage, John parents relocated the family back to Italy when he was 14. On leaving school

he completed his culinary training in Tuscany before travelling the world as a Chef.

Italy and Tuscany are places he returns to whenever life permits - to see family and reacquaint himself with the traditional food of his home region. Honest food focused on tradition - not the latest food trend!

This style of food could be called

‘cucina povera’ when translated literally, means "poor kitchen." It indeed refers to the frugal genius of Italian home cooks who made the most of the produce they gathered from their gardens, forests, oceans, and backyard coops. Cooking that has simple, fresh seasonal ingredients as the hero. Cooking focused on taste and simplicity. Food for the family to enjoy while sharing time together!

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Under Chef John’s guidance “Brezza” is changing from it’s current more traditional Italian style restaurant that can be found most anywhere, to one focused on something that Hua Hin and Thailand have in abundance – seafood – in all its glory but with that unique Italian influence!

Our first taste of this new food styling was a crispy Endive and Apple Salad, topped with toasted almonds, shallots and capers, dressed in balsamic and olive oil. The slight bitterness of the endive countered by the sweetness of the apple. And to top the salad off – small deep fried Taleggio cheese croquettes. A soft washed rind cheese, traditionally from Lombardy, with an 40

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exciting, pungent and aromatic taste.

A salad of simplicity with the perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Other starters and appetisers our group dived into included a perfectly tasty and authentic deep fried Calamari and Vegetables with garlic mayo, and a Seafood casserole.

This dish is from the coastal regions of Tuscany and Liguria called ‘Cacciucco’ which traditionally used the fish left at the bottom of the boat after the fishermen had sold their days catch. Chef John’s seafood casserole has been elevated and included sautéed mussels, prawns, and scallops – all siting in rich tomato based sauce with chili, garlic and white wine and presented with thin slices of toasted

garlic focaccia bread. The underlying richly flavoured seafood stock in the sauce with just the right amount of chilli heat brought this dish together.

The new menu will include selected Thai dishes and the Yum Talay, spicy seafood salad, was as authentic as we’ve tasted.

Next up was a Seafood Risotto made with Italian Carnaroli rice infused with saffron and topped with small twirls of grilled vegetables. The lobster and crab stock used to cook the rice adds an extra layer of depth to this scrumptious seafood rich risotto.

Not in the mood for seafood – no problems!

Grilled meats will also be available, or you could try the Tuscan Pici Pasta. Homemade ‘Pici’ pasta with braised beef tenderloin in red wine and tomato sauce. Originating from the Tuscan province of Siena, pici or pinci pasta are thick strands of pasta made with a simple dough of flour and water that is cut into strips and then hand-rolled. It is like a thick spaghetti and slightly uneven in thickness due to the hand rolling.

Perfect with this rich, meaty sauce.

Flame grilled food, and especially local seafood, will star on the new menu. To showcase this we were presented with a platter containing a whole grilled sea bass, jumbo prawns butterflied and cooked in their shell, melt in your mouth squid, and New Zealand mussels. Barbecue heaven!

Given our food journey had taken us this far, how could we not try desserts?

Grand Marnier Semifreddo - a light parfait style dessert flavoured with Grand Marnier sitting on a dark chocolate sauce and sprinkled with pieces of fine almond croquant. Or my favourite, Pineapple flambés.

Thin slices of fresh local pineapple, flambé with local rum and topped with coconut ice cream.

Brezza is an evolving story taking the abundance of our local seafood that both Thai and Italian cuisines hold in a place of honour, and serving it with an authentic Italian twist. In my mind, a marriage made in heaven. Brezza’s new menu will be available from the first week of August.

Brezza can be found on the ocean side of Avani Hua Hin Resort & Villas.

The restaurant can be contacted +66 32 898 989, or fb.vhhv@avanihotels. com Weekdays the restaurant opens for dinner only 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm.

On Saturday & Sundays Brezza operates from 12:00 noon – 10:30 pm.

There is parking at the Phetkasem Rd end of the resort with additional parking adjacent to Brezza which can be accessed if you come down the small Soi just before Avani, with the sign ‘Devasom Hua Hin Resort’.

Come be tantalised and surprised at “Brezza”!

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Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin Officially Opens

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n August 1st, after a 6 month major renovation, Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin officially opened as Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is a modern, upscale global hospitality company with Swiss roots.

Established in 1973, the hospitality firm has expanded its international presence and today, manages 20,000plus rooms in more than 82 hotels across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Although peaceful and secluded, the resort is just a few minutes from the centre of Hua Hin and only

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two and a half hours’ drive from Bangkok. This makes it an ideal destination for couples, families, or groups looking for an upscale break in an atmosphere of exclusive elegance that’s easily reached from the Thai capital and its international airports.

All 96 suites and villas Mövenpick Asara offers are expansive, comfortably furnished living spaces, allowing guests to escape in style with access to a range of upscale facilities and services.

All rooms feature contemporary décor infused with traditional Thai

touches, the stunning 120-sqm suites provide plenty of opportunities for guests to relax in peace, with spacious balconies or terraces and bathrooms with indoor, outdoor rain showers and bathtubs.

Special touches of the Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa that should definitely be visited include The Asara Spa which is a serene sanctuary that offers an array of indulgent treatments. Guests can choose from a selection of massages, facials, wraps and scrubs designed to revitalize the body and sooth the mind.

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resort’s restaurants and bars. Their Kampu Restaurant is a topical Thai, traditional French love affair.

Their breakfast features fresh local produce, homemade bread and pastries, premium cheeses and cold cuts, as well as freshly cooked items.

The resorts oceanfront restaurant is called Baan Dum Beachfront and offers a culinary voyage inspired by the local flavours of Hua Hin, in an authentic architectural setting with sea views. Fresh seafood is the star attractions here, ably assisted by the finest ingredients sourced daily from local markets and served with Thai hospitality.

If liquid libations are more what you’re looking for then their Ocean Bar is the best place to chill out and relax throughout the day until late at night. The outdoor beach bar is the perfect place to unwind and soak in the gulf of Thailand’s beautiful sights and sounds.

Feel like a dip and a drink? Cozy up to the Emerald Bar, the Mövenpick’s swim-up pool bar where you can spend your days soaking up the sun while enjoying the bartender’s latest concoctions.

Hua Hin is an ideal place to stay.

If you reside in Hua Hin then their restaurants and bars need to be experienced firsthand as they will soon become one of your favorites.

Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin 53 Hua Hin 5 Alley, T. Hua Hin, A. Hua Hin, Prachuap Kiri Khan 77110 Phone: +66 32 520 777 resort.huahin@movenpick.com

If your visiting Hua Hin then the Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa

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Perfectly Maintained, Beautiful 4 Bedroom 4 Bath Pool Villa For Sale

This extremely well-built Villa, filled with custom extras, is located in a completed gated community of just 14 homes located approximately 10 to 15 minutes West of Hua Hin center.

This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom home features 260 square meters of living space on a

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land plot of 780 square meters.

Surrounding the home and large 12 X 5 meter swimming pool are beautiful gardens.

Custom finished, inside and out, the new owners will enjoy a Master Bedroom with two custom made closets. Custom cabinetry, custom appliances, custom vanishing mosquito

screens, custom furniture and custom outdoor lighting.

Additionally, the house benefits from a new refrigerator and oven, new washer / dryer and new sinks and toilets.

The Villa is built with double wide bricks and is so strong it could support a second floor.

Further enhancements include; Security systems alarm & video Two underground water tanks holding 24,000 liters Two water purifying systems Air conditioning throughout Beautiful teak wood doors and windows Tinted windows throughout To view the complete picture catalog of this property, visit www. hothuahinproperty.com, reference number AG-B152.

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he travel and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest industries with a global economic contribution (direct, indirect and induced) of over 7.6 trillion U.S. dollars in 2016. Consultancy UK reports that the industry saw 1.18 billion travellers in international arrivals in the same period, and experts such as David Scowsill, president and chief executive of the World Travel and Tourism Council, expect this trend to continue.

“Whether in a recession or a growth period, the travel and tourism industry is extremely robust. It grows between 1 and 1.5 percentage points faster than the world economy,” he says.

Along with the global growth of the industry, eco-tourism has also been soaring in popularity.

And while all this means more options for consumers, those thinking about embarking on an eco-tour will want to choose wisely to avoid falling prey to those capitalizing on the popularity of ecotourism by marketing themselves as “green” or “eco-friendly”, without fully implementing its principles.

The first step is understanding what it means. Eco-tourism, as defined by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), is ”responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people”.

It prioritizes conservation, communities and education, allowing tourists to not just gain new experiences but also enhance their world view through a mindful interaction with their destination.

Over the decades, eco-tourism has evolved with the times, and is no longer confined to ecologically significant locations, but has also spread to other types of communities that have as much to offer as traditional eco-tourism sites and would benefit from the direct support of tourism dollars and exposure.

The HOT Magazine team recently had the pleasure of staying at the eco-friendly Crystal Beach Resort where they follow a strict adherence to the "3 R's," Reuse, Reduce & Recycle.

The resort is located in the Zambales province of the Philippines, approximately a 3.5 to 4.5 hour drive from Manila. While we normally like to be ensconced in Five-Star Hotels, Crystal Beach is on the other end of the spectrum which made it a different type of fun, a fun of our youth.

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First, a little bit about Zambales.

Stretching 173 Kilometers on the Central West Coast of Luzon Island fronting the South China Sea, Zambales is the second-largest province of Central Luzon and is one of the less densely populated areas in the Philippines – quite a surprise since the province is just a few hours northwest of Manila.

Most of its inhabitants are crammed in the lowland plains toward the coast – the indigenous Aetas (the earliest inhabitants) and the superstitious Sambals (an Austronesian group of people who displaced the Aetas and from whom the Zambales were named after) live in its mountain ranges.

Zambales has great wreck diving spots and it is actually considered as the wreck diving capital of the Philippines – with most of it concentrated in the Subic area, the former site of one of the biggest naval bases of the Americans in the area. During World War 2, at least 25 Japanese ships were sunk off the Zambales coast – some of which were probably salvaged immediately during the abrupt postwar period to open up Subic Bay for shipping. Rumors have it that there are at least 10 large ships or more that lie in its waters. Aside from World War 2 wrecks, the remains of the San Quentin (sunk in 1898), a wooden gunboat, lies nearby Grande Island.

San Quentin is the oldest known wreck in the Subic area.

Zambales does not have a functional airport - the closest functional airport is the Clark International Airport in the neighbouring province of Pampanga.

Subic Bay International Airport, which is located in Cubi Point in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone is no longer functional for domestic or international flights. The Freeport Zone is host to many tourist attractions which include casinos, parks, malls, beach-side huts, cottages and resorts, as well as historical sites. Zambales has two pronounced seasons: dry from October to June, and wet from July to September.

Approximately 40 kilometers from the Subic Bay Freeport Zone is the Crystal Beach Resort which is one of the most popular resorts in the area, and it’s easy to understand why.

Aside from the fact that the resort can accommodate hundreds of guests, there are also quite a number of spots that most people would refer to as Instagrammable. The very first thing we noticed was how organized the flow was, from parking your car to checking in, it’s quite obvious how over the years they’ve really refined the whole process.

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The resort encompasses eight hectare which equates to 50 rai and it is enveloped by Pine Trees. It reminded me of Central Oregon in the States.

Accommodations vary greatly. On the high end you have their Premier Room which offers air-conditioning and a comfortable covered veranda with nature views. The Premier room doesn’t come cheap, at 8,000 pesos per night, a little over 5,000 baht, it’s in the price range of what some BKK 5-Star hotels charge for a night.

The lowest end of accommodation at Crystal Beach is just a spot to pitch your tent. If you don’t have a tent they will rent you one for just 100 pesos or 63 baht a night.

Crystal Beach Resort

There are plenty of activities to keep you busy here including surf lessons by the Quiksilver School Academy, Swimming with professional lifeguards on duty, Island Tours and Waterfalls Trekking, Basketball, Beach Volleyball and Frisbee, Billiards, Ping-pong and Darts. After a long day of activities, we enjoyed their sports massage. They also offer Swedish massage. The resorts restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The resort promotes itself as a great team building destination. With that in mind it’s not surprising that it has two Conference Halls. The Hall of David, accommodates 40 in a Theatre Set up and the Hall of Moses which can accommodate up to 100 people.

If you don’t want to overnight but do want to use their facilities you’re in luck. Crystal Beach offers day use at 895 pesos, approximately 560 THB of which 395 pesos, approximately 250 baht, is refundable upon checkout.

Fares to Manila from BKK can be had for as low as 5,700 THB round trip and from their you can take a private car or bus to the Crystal Beach Resort. I think what we enjoyed most about our time there was their chilled-out beach.

Interestingly, the sand is black and when the sun shines on it the sand shines back at you as if the beach were made of Swarovski crystals.

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Bumrungrad Health Briefs What You Need to Know About Glaucoma Glaucoma is the leading cause of permanent blindness globally. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, an estimated 64.3 million people worldwide suffer from glaucoma. Those numbers are estimated to nearly double by 2040.

Glaucoma is a progressive nerve disease caused by increased pressure in the eyes.

During its early stages, symptoms can be difficult to detect and treat in time before vision loss becomes permanent.

Are you at risk for glaucoma?

Glaucoma may not be preventable, but blindness from the condition may be averted with earlier detection and treatment. Many people don’t realize they have glaucoma until it has progressed significantly. Because of this, it’s important to be aware of the common risk factors. Being 40 years or older • Family history of glaucoma • Previous eye injury • High eye pressure • Taking steroid medications • Other risk factors include a high degree of near- or far-sightedness, thin corneas, diabetes and migraines.

How is glaucoma diagnosed?

Bumrungrad International Hospital’s Eye Center offers several diagnostic methods which reflect specific risk factors to ensure the recommended test is right for your unique situation. These methods include: • Slit-lamp Microscopy Eye Exam • Eye Pressure Test (Intraocular Pressure) • Central Cornea Measurement (Pachymeter) • Anterior Chamber Angle Exam (Visante OCT) • Optic Nerve Exam • Visual Field Test

How is glaucoma treated?

The choice of treatment depends on the type and stage of glaucoma. Once these factors have been evaluated, your doctor will recommend the treatment option most likely to prove effective.

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Medication: A number of medications are effective in lowering eye pressure, improving fluid drainage from the eye and reducing the volume of fluid that the eyes produce.

Laser treatment: Various laser therapy treatments are available depending on the glaucoma type and stage of progression.

• Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is often used in combination with other treatments to treat primary open angle glaucoma when eye-drop medication is ineffective.

• Laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) is used to treat angle-closure glaucoma.

• Laser cyclophotocoagulation is used when other treatment options are ineffective.

Conventional surgery: Conventional surgery may be recommended after medications or laser therapies prove unable to control the glaucoma.

• Trabeculectomy is a procedure whereby a surgeon creates a tiny drainage hole in the white part of the eye to help reduce eye pressure.

• Aqueous shunt surgery is where a drainage device is implanted in the eye.

This is an option if a trabeculectomy does not help.

• XEN Gel Stent is a flexible, nondegradable gelatin shunt implanted into the subconjunctival, or exposed, mucous membrane. The creation of a new drainage channel reduces intra-ocular pressure.

Eyesight is a precious gift that is meant to last a lifetime. Consult a specialist if you are concerned that you may be at risk for glaucoma. You can make an appointment at Bumrungrad International Hospital’s Eye Center for a complete eye examination.

The Eye Center is located on the 18th floor of Bumrungrad’s International Clinic Building and can be reached by dialing +66 2011 3891.

Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok is home to over 1,300 doctors and surgeons providing quality in-patient and out-patient care in state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and intensive care facilities.

Founded in 1980, Bumrungrad today serves over 1.1 million patients each year, including 520,000 international patients, who have access to comprehensive support in more than 20 languages.

Along with its internationally-certified lab and pharmacy, advanced imaging, and 24-hour emergency care, Bumrungrad has 55 specialty centers — including the New Life Healthy Aging Clinic, a dedicated geriatric clinic supported by specialists in heart and cancer care, bone and digestive health, and neurology and ophthalmology.

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L et’s Stay,

Anantasila By The Sea

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ust a few Km’s south of Hua Hin, the picturesque provincial royal resort town favored by the old and distinguished families of Thailand, you will find Anantasila Villas by the Sea. Here, situated on a very long, sandy tree lined beach, the resort just “oozes” holiday and relaxation.

Being just a few kilometers away from the center of Hua Hin you are treated to a peaceful respite while still being able to enjoy convenient access to local shops, restaurants and attractions.

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From the hotel you only have to walk a few hundred yards to enjoy the local flavor of the small fishing village where a variety of “fresh catch” is available daily.

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The Anantasila is a familyrun, family-oriented hotel which provides a warm, friendly and intimate atmosphere.

I say intimate because the hotel offers only 73 rooms compared to other Hua Hin beachfront hotels that have over 300. Amazingly though, within those 73 rooms they offer nine different room types so they can cater to the differing needs and preferences of their guests. Room types include garden rooms, pool view, pool side, junior suites, one-bedroom suites, large seafront apartments, bungalows, penthouse suites and private pool villas. Their private pool villas are their newest addition having been completed just a few months ago. Most units are decorated in Lanna style from Northern Thailand which blends smoothly with the general ambiance of the property.

The Anantasila is really a hidden gem of a hotel. It doesn’t have the name recognition like the large corporate hotels, Hilton, Sheraton etc. but it has a very strong return customer base.

Many guests return year after year and have become like family.

The same can be said of their staff, some of whom have been there for over twenty years.

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The Anantasila’s sandy beach in front of the hotel has plenty of comfortable sun loungers where they will bring you food and drinks as you desire.

The same is offered at their 25-meterlong swimming pool with ocean views whilst a beach bar and a sprawling terrace give you access to beautiful unobstructed views of the sea and Khao Takiab’s shoreline, making for a perfect holiday under the sun.

The hotel’s restaurant is one of the favorites for those of us lucky enough to live in Hua Hin and its open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For seating, you have your choice of a covered dining area for when the weather is a little wet, a tree-canopied outdoor dining deck with retractable roof or you can dine at their beach bar, all offering gorgeous ocean views. It’s a wonderful restaurant for a lazy lunch with a bottle of wine or a relaxed dinner with two bottles. Its menu continues to evolve with new delicious items that are priced surprisingly well and not at your typical beachfront hotel prices.

Thai and regional specialties are served here along with a wide selection of European dishes. For those who enjoy a good Cesar Salad, here they do it “old style” by preparing it at your table.

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Wine lovers are invited to visit their wine pantry which stocks a hand-picked selection of wines from both local vineyards and wineries across the globe. For those looking to enjoy a refreshing seaside cocktail or evening aperitif, their bar serves a menu of classics and signature drinks.

A specially priced Happy Hour is offered everyday between 16:00 to 18:00 and live music can be found many evenings.

For water sports enthusiasts, the hotel can arrange everything from kite surfing and parasailing to jetskiing and banana boating. Golfers can choose from over a half dozen world-class courses, all less than thirty minutes’ drive away. Hua Hin’s only oceanfront golf course is the closest at less than 10 minutes by car. Besides those activities there is a small fitness center on-site.

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The Anantasila is also the perfect location for an intimate wedding on one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand. Their Wedding Packages range from Thai traditional to romantic barefoot-in-the-sand ceremonies, with many inclusions to help you plan your special day, all at affordable and flexible rates.

When looking for a weekend getaway from Bangkok, a longer beach holiday or just a chilled place for food and drinks, the Anantasila clicks all the boxes and is definitely a place to check out if you have never been.

ANANTASILA VILLA BY THE SEA 33/17 Soi Mooban Huadon, Petchasem Road Tel: +66 32 536 364,+66 32 527 638-9 E-mail: info@anantasila.com www.anantasila.com

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Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Race Week

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he 15th anniversary Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek took place July 18th thru the 22nd headquartered at the 5-star Cape Panwa Hotel, the racing takes place around the islands of Phuket's southeast coast.

Having grown in popularity, the award-winning regatta welcomed 38 boats and more than 500 sailors and families from 20 countries around the world to compete. Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek is the first event in the 2018/19 Asian Yachting Grand Prix – a circuit of 13 top-tier sailing events throughout Asia – and has gained a reputation for providing competitive world-class racing and an unrivalled beachfront social scene.

The day before the start of racing saw weather warnings by the Thai Meteorological Department on the back of tropical storm ‘Son-Tinh’ heading to Thailand. The word “Typhoon” was being bandied about the skippers briefing as all were wondering “what’s going to happen tomorrow?”

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DAY 1 But what a difference a day makes.

Following the Mount Gay Rumsponsored Opening Party, sailors were on the beach bright and early for the start and were welcomed by blue skies, plenty of sun and a fresh 16 knots of breeze – an ideal day for racing in the tropics.

Following a brief AP postponement onshore, the fleet were on-the-water and heading for the start line. Due to a rolling sea state the Race Officer decided to keep the smaller, sporty Firefly 850s and Pulse 600s onshore and finally got their race card underway early afternoon, and as the day wore on the breeze started to drop off.

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The day’s breeze definitely favoured the bigger boats and in IRC I Ray Roberts and his crew took the first two wins of the series on their TP52, Team Hollywood. Gordon Ketelby’s Farr 40 Ramrod corrected out for second in Race 1, just three seconds ahead of 2016 IRC Racing II winner, the modified Sydney 40 East Marine Emagine, skippered by Phuket-based Aussie Scott Bradley.

In the second race of the day East Marine Emagine went one better placing second on corrected time with another Sydney 40 Aquari, skippered by Craig Nicholls, leapfrogging Ramrod to finish third.

Seconds made the difference in the one-design Firefly 850 class and it was George Eddings’ Blue Noze who sailed to victory in Race 1, 53 seconds

ahead of Hans Rahmann’s Voodoo while defending champion Twin Sharks, skippered by John Newnham finished third.

It was all change in Race 2 of raceday 1 as Twin Sharks was fast out of the blocks and lead around the short course to finish in a time of 00:26:17. Moto Inzi finished in second and Surf Patrol were just nine seconds back in third.

In the one-design Pulse 600 class the five entries enjoyed some close racing on flat water in Chalong Bay and completed just a single race.

The first win of the series went to Brian Wood’s SuDu Yellow, thirteen seconds back in second was Pixalux, skippered by Mick Tilden, with Simon Oliver’s SuDu Red in third.

DAY 2 Taking advantage of Chalong Bay's sheltered conditions, all classes raced into the bay today except IRC I which, lead

by Ray Roberts' TP52 Team Hollywood, enjoyed a fast windward/ leeward before heading off around Bon and the southern islands.

While Team Hollywood continued to dominate with two more wins, the pack of chasing 40-footers enjoyed their own battle, switching places and where one mistake and a few seconds are the difference between hero and zero. After a slow start on Day 1, David Dimmock's Loco jumped back into contention with a second place in the first race while Craig Nicholls' Aquari placed third with just 30 seconds separating second to fourth in the first race - a sign of how close the 40-foot racing is.

There appeared to be no stopping Neils Degenkolw's Phoenix in IRC II who added two more wins to their scorecard for the day, making it four for four. However, for the rest of the fleet, encouragement came in the form of Sailescapes Farrgo Ladies who were on their transom in Race 1 to finish less than a minute behind on corrected time. Third place went to the Farr 1104 sister-ship, Krabi Boat Lagoon Pinocchio skippered by Susan Parker.

In Race 2, the Platu The Fox revelled in the breeze to take second place, just seven seconds ahead of the second all-female crew on Krabi Boat Lagoon Pinocchio.

Despite claiming line honours in both races, the J/130 Jing Jing couldn't correct out onto the podium and had to settle for two fifth places.

After more than two hours of racing, just 20 seconds separated the top two in Cruising Class with Keith Barry's Beaux Esprits getting the better of defending champion Lady Bubbly and with that, take a two point lead in the standings. Third place went to Venture, skippered by Tony Pfeiffer.

In Multihull Racing, Scott Galle's Bladerunner IX got the better of Fugazi in both races despite Fugazi claiming two line honours by more than 11 minutes each time, and with it they sat two points behind Fugazi in the overall standings.

Cosmo continued their consistent run of third places with two more for the day.

John Newnham's Twin Sharks recovered from a third in the first race of the series and with two wins making it three bullets so far and a clear lead in the overall standings.

Two seconds for Hans Rahmann's Voodoo brought them up the ranks into second overall while a 3,4 for Surf Patrol gave them a slim one point margin in third place.

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Mick Tilden's Pixalux was back on the pace following up his second in Day 1 with three wins from three races. There wasn't much in it in the first race, however, as Simon Oliver's SuDu Red finished just 14 seconds behind while Zam Bevan's Multihull Solutions H30 was further back in third. Racing continued to script in the second and third races of the day with SuDu Red second in both and Multihull Solutions H30 third.

Meanwhile Day 1 winner, Brian Wood and his crew on SuDu Yellow, never started any of the races and dropped to fifth place overall.

DAY 3 They say “bad things come in threes� and Day 3 was clear proof that good things also come in threes as it was another fantastic day of sailing with 1-and-a-half metre swells on the outer course, the downwind runs proved to be a surfers paradise where gains were made, and lost.

Sixteen knots and lumpy seas saw the Race Officer start the Firefly 850 and Pulse 600s outside and send them into Chalong Bay for some flatter water while the rest of the fleet enjoyed some spectacular racing on the outer course.

Two windward/ leewards were the order of the day for the IRC classes and in IRC I Ray Roberts' Team Hollywood added two more bullets to their unblemished record. While Roberts was streaking away into the distance, the four 40-footers were thriving on the close racing with just metres in it on-the-water. In the first race, following an issue with a spinnaker drop on the first run, East Marine Emagine slipped back and crossed the line in fifth, correcting out also in fifth. Loco sailed well, crossed the line in second and corrected out in third while Aquari beat Ramrod over the line by just five seconds claiming second place on handicap in the process.

With their spinnaker tangled at the end of the first downwind leg, the allRussian crew on Megazip broached, recovered and then struggled to free themselves. Finally, after dropping the spinnaker they struggled to regain their rhythm and DNF'd (did not finish) the first race.

Aquari initiated some urgent repairs to their steering system between races and then went on to claim their second place of the day ahead of Loco in third.

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Four 40-footers up against a TP52 is a tough challenge and as a result, the organisers have introduced a special IRC I – 40 Division to the results sheet. Reviewing the six races so far, it's clear how close these four are onthe-water and on handicap. Aquari currently sits top of the standings while Loco and East Marine Emgaine are tied on points with Loco in second based on countback.

fourth on corrected time. They fared better in Race 2 claiming third place and with that are third in the overall standings with just one day to go.

Two more races for IRC II and two more wins for Phoenix means they were undefeated and carry a 10-point lead into the final day. Despite two DNS' (did not start) yesterday, Prime Factor were back out on the course today and quick into their running with two second places, and with the discard now in play they sit second overall.

It can take some serious breeze to get the cruisers throwing spray and today, they came into their own – surfing waves and flying off the top – putting on a show for the international media corps on cue.

And with this new found love of speed, there was some shaking-up of the results sheet. Sand Groper got on the podium for the first time with a third in Race 1 while Lady Bubbly scored their first place of the series in Race 2. A 1,2 for Beaux Esprits saw them remain firmly at the top of the standings while a 2,3 for Venture put some space between themselves and Linda to remain third overall.

A slow start for Sailescapes Farrgo Ladies in Race 1 hurt them and although they managed to sail over Krabi Boat Lagoon Pinocchio to cross the line ahead, they had to settle for

Watching the trimarans in the Multihull Racing class surfing the morning rollers was a sight to behold with Fugazi setting a blistering pace in Race 1 to cross the line first

and correct out in first place. Just 20 seconds behind was Bladerunner IX. The tables were turned in Race 2 which now means both are tied on points with the break in favour of Bladerunner IX, leaving plenty to play for tomorrow.

Two third places for Cosmo saw them sitting comfortably in third overall.

A little slow off the start in the day's first Firefly 850 race for Twin Sharks didn't do them any damage in the results stakes as they sailed well to win the race. At the second start Twin Sharks and Voodoo were close to “rubbing” at the pin-end.

Voodoo bared away, performed a 360 and Twin Sharks sailed off in to the distance and with it, claimed another bullet. That left the fivetime defending champion with an eight point lead and one hand on the trophy.

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Voodoo recovered well in the second race and finished the day with a 4,2 remaining second overall, ahead of Blue Noze in third.

The Race Officer rattled off three fast and furious races for the Pulse 600s which shook up the standings. A 1,3,4 for Pixalux wasn't the outcome Mick Tilden and crew would have wanted, especially as a 2,1,1 for SuDu Red saw them narrow the gap to a single point while a 3,2,2 for Multihull Solutions H30 kept them in third overall and comfortably ahead of SuDu Grey.

DAY 4 There were some tired faces on the beachfront as the sailors prepared for the fourth and final day of racing and the 16+ knotter made for a fitting finale to a memorable 15th anniversary Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek.

Ray Roberts' Team Hollywood have barely put a foot wrong all regatta.

With slick crew work, the TP52 thrived in the conditions and the results sheet showed a dominating performance – eight wins from eight races. This is the third consecutive IRC I title for Ray Roberts, and second for Team Hollywood (2016 he won on his other TP52, Millenium Racing).

Chris Nicholls' Sydney 40 Aquarii found their rhythm in the second half of the regatta and put a string of second places together to claim second overall while a slow starting, but fast finishing, Loco, skippered by David Dimmock, finished with a series of third places to move them up the standings to third overall.

In the IRC I – 40 Division, four competitive 40-footers (2x Sydney 40, 1x Farr 40 and 1x Club Swan 42) were enjoying some neck-and-neck battles on-the-water, where the smallest error was enough to cost a place. In the end it was the ever-young Aquarii that proved they can still mix it with the best on IRC handicap and won overall.

Loco upped their game in the second half of the regatta to claim second while East Marine Emagine tied with Ramrod and won on count-back. Racing was so close that on a number of races less than 15 seconds were the winning margins on corrected time.

Susan Parker and her crew on Krabi Boat Lagoon Pinocchio put in some acrobatic displays the day before and on this day they certainly had the bit between their teeth as they corrected out a full minute ahead of sister-ship Sailescapes Farrgo Ladies, and less than 30 seconds behind Phoenix to claim second.

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A DNF in the final race for Phoenix blew it open for the rest of the class and the podium places, and it was the fast finishing Krabi Boat Lagoon Pinocchio who claimed their first place of the series and with that tied Max Palleschi's Prime Factor. On count-back it was the ladies who took second overall with Prime Factor having to settle for third, and with seven wins from eight races Phoenix defend their title and three-peat.

A single race showdown in the Cruising Class saw Chris Mitchell's Lady Bubbly take the days win, adding to their win the day before.

However, it wasn't enough however to overhaul Keith Garry's Beaux Esprits who held on to win the series by a single point. Venture, skippered

by Tony Pfeiffer finished third.

Multihull Racing was finely balanced with Bladerunner IX and Fugazi tied at the top coming into the final day, and with two races planned anything could happen. Fast out of the blocks in Race 1 was Scott Galle's Bladerunner IX and although Dan Fidock's Fugazi went on to claim their seventh line honours, the time difference just wasn't enough and Bladerunner IX corrected out ahead to draw first blood. Fugazi would need to win the final race to tie the points and force it to a decision on count-back.

The second race saw the fleet off on a longer course, around the

islands and flying their hulls the two trimarans made light work of it.

Despite finishing 13 minutes head, it wasn't enough and Fugazi had to settle for second in the race and second overall. After some close racing and having come from behind, Bladerunner IX were crowned class winners while Cosmo had to settle for third overall.

off-the-line clean and Pixalux was playing catch-up for the rest of the race. They managed to sail back into contention and finish second behind Simon Oliver's SuDu Red and tied the series points, but due to more first place finishes for Pixalux, they claimed the title while Zam Bevan's Multihull Solutions H30 finished third overall.

With just one race scheduled for the day, John Newnham and his Twin Sharks team had the title already in the bag and soon after crossing the start voluntarily DNF'd leaving today's bragging rights for someone else. And it was Voodoo, skippered by Hans Rahmann, who was bridesmaid in five races so far during week, that upped their game and took the final race win of the series and with that, safely secured second overall. A well-earned third place, and overall, went to George Eddings' Blue Noze.

It was four days to remember, great winds, great racing and great parties. Raceweek 2018 came to a close on the 22nd of July at a lavish gala dinner held in the gardens of the Cape Panwa Hotel. Attended by VIPs, international media and more than 500 sailors and guests, the prize presentations were presided over by Vice Admiral Somnuk Preampramot, Commander of the Third Naval Area Command who presented the prizes to the overall regatta winners.

John Newnham extended his winning streak to six consecutive Phuket Raceweek wins and while that deserves praise, you only need to look at the time sheets to see how close the racing was between these one-design pock-rockets throughout the fleet.

The regatta is organised by Media Business Services with support from the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Sports Authority of Thailand, Phuket Yacht Club and the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand.

All photos by Guy Nowell/ Top of the Gulf Regatta.

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为什么我喜欢华欣 自从2014年春节第一次来华 欣，我们夫妻两每年的春节都 是在华欣度过的。近三年的每 个夏天，我们还来华欣小住几 周，躲避长沙的高温。为了有 更长的居住时间，我们上个月 还办理了泰国的退休养老签 证。 从长沙乘坐直达曼谷的飞机， 然后可乘出租车、大巴或火车 到达华欣。未来从长沙到华欣 将更加便捷，曼谷到华欣的定 期航班即将开通，计划中昆明 到新加坡的高铁也将经停华 欣。 吸引我流连华欣的，是这里的 海滩风景。华欣位于泰国湾的 西海岸，颇具东南亚建筑特色 的宾馆和别墅与十多公里美丽 洁净的海滩融为一体，令人赏 心悦目。清晨或傍晚，迎着凉 爽的海风，漫步在松软洁净的 沙滩上，无比惬意。 我的一些朋友对我来华欣避暑 很不理解，殊不知这里全年平 均气温28℃，旱季和雨季的平 均气温分别为31℃和25℃。对 于像我这样年纪的人，华欣的 天气实在是再合适不过了。身 在华欣，就无论寒暑，都可以 悠闲地坐在华欣泳池边的树荫 下，啜一口饮料，翻几页闲 书，在水面吹过来的凉风中打 发时光。 78

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华欣除了海滩外，附近还有皇 家夏宫、希腊小镇、葡萄庄园 以及许多山林洞穴、瀑布和庙 宇可供观赏游玩。仅在两个小 时车程范围内，就有7个国家 公园。包车出游非常方便，价 格也便宜。一辆带司机、可乘 坐8-10人的小巴出游一天，还 不到600元。 我们头两次来华欣是租房住。 各种大小不一的公寓或别墅都 有出租，可以满足任何人群的 居住需求，而且价格适宜。比 如，邻近海滩带泳池的小区中 1居室的公寓，一个月不到 3000元，家具、生活用品包括 厨具一应俱全。如果住的时间 长，离海滩稍微远一点（也就 就是几公里以内）的房子，还

会更便宜。后来我们发现华欣 的房产很有吸引力，各种价位 的二手房、新房或期房，应有 尽有。几十万就可以买一套公 寓，1、200万就可以买一套带 泳池的别墅，而且都是精装修 和全部家具齐全，拎包入住。 于是，我们在2016年买了一套 100多平米、两室两卫的公 寓。我们不用时，就在网上出 租。现在几乎全年都被客人租 用，连我们自己来时也住不 上。自己住的房子变成了一种 投资，这是我们始料未及的。 没有更多的犹豫，我们今年春 节在华欣又订购了一套房子。 可以肯定，一带一路目标实现 的那一天，华欣的房价一定会 高涨。

华欣既有传统的东南亚美食，又有西方 国家的特色佳肴。著名的94街两边，排 列的各色餐馆和酒吧。每到华灯初上， 灯红酒绿，各色餐食琳琅满目，令人目 不暇接，垂涎欲滴。我喜欢的有芬兰的 猪排、意大利的披萨饼、日本的料理和 古巴的莫吉多鸡尾酒。华欣的夜市也是 我每周必到的地方。从周四到周日，每 晚夜市里人们摩肩接踵，争相品尝这里 的海鲜、烤肉、甜品和各种热带水果， 挑选具有泰国特色的手工艺品。几年 前，华欣只有一个夜市，现在增加到了 四个，时间也从周末两晚增加到周四至 周日4晚。 我欣赏华欣的另外一个特点，就是国际 化。这个昔日的小渔村，虽然成为泰皇 家的夏宫所在地一百多年，而成为享誉 全球的国际化的休闲度假胜地，只是近

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Living area : 100 m2 Land area : 100 m2

Hua Hin West

4,200,000 THB

#AG-B213957

Living area : 150 m2 Land area : 450 m2

8,700,000 THB

#AG-A61

Kao Takiab

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

Award Winning Project, Excellent Amenities, Great Rental Ocean & Mountain Views, Fully Furnished

Beds: 3 Baths: 2

Beds: 2

Living area: 500 m2 Land area: 155 m2

Hua Hin North

5,900,000 THB

#AG-B157

Baths: 2

Living area: 105 m2

7,250,000 THB

#AG-T313306

Koh Takiab

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

7 Minutes South of Hua Hin Center 1 minute walk to popular beach Townhouse, Communal Pool, Euro Kitchen

Beds: 3 Baths: 4

Beds: 3 Baths: 3

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Land area: 900 m2 Living area: 280 m2

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11,790,000 THB

Living area: 135 m2 Land area: 350 m2

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8,000,000 THB

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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

Hua Hin South

9,750,000 THB

#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 Beds: 4 Living area: 340 m2 Baths: 4 Land area: 1,000 m2

Large covered Terrace, Pool, Euro Kitchen Beds: 3 Living area: 210 m2 Baths: 2 Land area: 600 m2

Hua Hin West

10,950,000 THB

#AG-B217673

10 km from Town center and near many shops and restaurants. Features a Euro Kitchen, air-con throughout, a pool, sala, garden, & Covered Carport.

Beds: 3 Living area: 300 m2 12,000,000 THB Baths: 3 Land area: 524 m2

Pak Nam Pran

14,500,000 THB

#AG-V0510481

Sea, River & Mountain Views, 3 Bedrooms in Main House, 1 Bedroom Guest Villa, Large covered Terrace, Large Pool, Euro Kitchen Beds: 4 Living area: 270 m2 16,000,000 THB Baths: 4 Land area: 1,000 m2

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Hua Hin West

#B21358886

10 Minutes West of Hua Hin Center, Fully finished Development., Fully Furnished, Covered Terrace, Pool, Euro kitchen.

Beds: 3 Living area: 230 m2 7,950,000 THB Baths: 4 Land area: 600 m2

Hua Hin West

#AG-B2123715

10 Minutes to Hua Hin, Near Bypass Highway, Covered Terrace, Lg. Garden, Fully Furnished, Fitted Wardrobes, Pool, Euro kitchen.

Beds: 3 Land area: 1,200 m2 9,750,000 THB Baths: 4 Living area: 350 m2

Hua Hin West

#AG-V212241

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.

Beds: 4 Living area: 300 m2 19,950,000 THB Baths: 4 Land area: 800 m2

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Hua Hin West

#AG-B150

10 Minutes from Hua Hin Center & 10 Minutes from Black Mountain Golf, Brand new and fully furnished. Euro Kitchen, Air-Con, covered terrace, carport.

Beds: 3 Baths: 3

Living area: 137 m2 Land area: 350 m2

Black Mountain

6,500,000 THB

#AG-B30006117

15 Minutes West of Hua Hin Center, 2 Bedrooms in Main House, 1 Bedroom Guest Villa, Large covered Terrace, Large Pool, Euro Kitchen Beds: 3 Land area: 1,100 m2 9,500,000 THB Baths: 3 Living area: 190 m2

Hua Hin South

#AG-B143

Well-Built Fully Furnished L-Shape Pool Villa In A Popular Small Development. Just Minutes From Town. Covered Terrace, Euro Kitchen.

Beds : 3 Living area : 278 m2 10,800,000 THB Baths : 4 Land area : 800 m2

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Hua Hin North Beachfront

#AG-A60

Large Absolute Beachfront Penthouse With Mesmerizing Ocean Views Absolute beachfront condominiums rarely come on the market in Hua Hin, especially the enviable penthouse’s, due their rarity.

Located next to the beautiful Five-Star Anantara Hua Hin Resort is this incredibly expansive 367 square meter, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. All bedrooms are en-suite, all with ocean views and deck access. The master suite is exceptionally spacious and benefits from a walk in closet and oversized master bathroom. Additionally, there is a very large lounge and dining area, a smaller lounge, a large kitchen with plenty of counterspace, a guest powder room and an office. 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 and exclusivity. Ownership amenities include a beachfront swimming pool, a tennis court and discounted food, beverage & spa visits at the adjoining Anantara Hua Hin Resort.

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Beds: 3

Baths: 3

58,000,000 THB (158,000 per m2)

Living area: 367 m2

Large Golf Course Home in Prime Position With Breathtaking Views This Hua Hin golf course home is located in the prestigious golf course community of Palm Hills and offers gorgeous park like views overlooking a lake and golf course.

The mature tropical garden grounds contain the main house with 3 bedrooms all ensuite plus a bedroom/fitness room en-suite with steam room, an oversized kitchen and maids’ quarters en-suite.

Additionally, there are two one-bedroom guest houses both ensuite and a three-car enclosed garage with plenty of storage.

The 15-meter swimming pool overflows and there is a 10-person Jacuzzi with waterfall feature. This Hua Hin Golf Course home comes with a family lifetime golf membership and a separate fitness facility lifetime family membership.

Hua Hin North

Beds: 7

Baths: 8

#AG-B116

Living area: 750 m2

Land area: 2,400 m2

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24,900,000 THB

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