HOT Magazine, Issue 8, Volume 7

ISSUE 8 VOLUME 7 AUGUST 2019

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Luxury Living & Exclusive Lifestyle

Cape Panwa Phuket

Raceweek 2019

Let’s Go,

Melaka Malaysia

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Luxury Concierge A Conversation With

Sonia “Pim” Couling 棕榈山高尔夫俱乐部和 住宅，华欣的首要发展 COMPLIMENTARY COPY

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elcome to Issue 8 Volume 7. Known as the hardest trophy to win, the Asian Yachting Grand Prix kicked off with the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Race Week, taking place from July 17th to the 21st. Over 450 sailors, families and friends from more than 20 countries made Cape Panwa Hotel their home as they participated in this year’s sailing event.

With stops (some multiple) in China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines & Thailand, the Asian Yachting Grand Prix is in its 18th year.

Mother nature was not kind this year so break out your heavy weather gear and turn to page 34 to see who one the first leg of this exciting sailing competition.

Just two hours from Kuala Lumpur you’ll find the charming city of Meleka, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Up until 2017 the city was known as Malacca. In its early days Malacca was a trading port of great prosperity, strategically positioned at the top of the narrow Straits separating Sumatra and the Malayan peninsula and midway along the trade routes between China in the east and India, Arabia and Africa. Silk and porcelain from China, camphor from Borneo, nutmeg, cloves and mace from the Moluccas (The Spice Islands), sandalwood from Timor, gold and pepper from Sumatra, tin from western Malaya, and calico and other textiles from India. This was Malacca of the fifteenth century.

Our “Let’s Go” this month takes us to modern-day Melaka, with two sizable modern shopping centres and international brand hotels like Ramada, Hilton, Novotel and Holiday Inn plus many others. Recreational facilities include modern amusement parks and three international standard golf courses. Grab your most comfy of shoes and turn to page 40 as we explore this exceptional historic and modern city.

Personal Wealth grew 12% in 2017, hitting a new record of $201.9 trillion USD’s. Millionaires and Billionaires accounted for almost half of that wealth.

With all that money, the competition among luxury concierge companies for leisure dollars has boomed.

The luxury concierge business is indulgence defined by providing their customers with Instagramready moments created by their personal lifestyle management team. The largest luxury concierge company is called Quintessentially, headquartered in London. Their team dream up experiences for their uber-wealthy clients such as having dinner on an iceberg or a cocktail party at the Great Pyramids. If your tired of planning your own luxury holidays, pull out your AMEX Black Card and turn to page 58 to see where your next Instagram post could come from.

Sonia “Pim” Couling is a Thai - English model, host, actress, producer, pilot, polo player & mom.

She started professionally modeling at age 13. Pim has been the face of L'Oreal Asia, Olay Asia & Clairol Shampoo Worldwide along with countless others.

Earlier in her career the UK magazine FHM chose her as the number one sexiest woman in Thailand and second in Asia. She was the 1st Thai VJ for MTV Asia which launched her career into the pan-Asian stage. In between trips to Corsica and L.A. we had the opportunity to sit down with Pim to discuss her amazing career. Get glam and turn to page 66 to read all about this over achiever’s interesting life Those are just a few of the stories you’ll find inside this month’s issue. As always, thank you for picking us up and we hope you enjoy the read.

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A Night With Maggie Choo’s

Championship Kicks off in Phuket

Asian Yachting

Let’s Go,

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Hua Hin Business Network Evening Gets A Beach Vibe at Sanae Beach Club On 25th July Hua Hin Business Network hosted their monthly wine Evening this time at Sanae Beach Club with their newly minted GM Katje Mielke as host. The evening was held in the open air amongst cabanas and featured a great menu of Tapas and free flow of drinks. The night was well

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attended and members and guests seemed really to enjoy being at a beach venue.

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Mixology Magic At Azure & Vana Nava Sky Looking to shakeup Hua Hin’s nightlife Azure Bar and Vana Nava Sky have teamed up for three special Hua Hin Mixologist Events.

Themed Saints & Sinners, the first was presented over two nights – Friday 26 and Saturday 27 July. Each event featured two hours of free-flow cocktails created and dispensed by Bangkok based Master Mixologist, Konstantyn Wulf. InterContinental Hua Hin’s beachside Azure Bar provided an open-air ambience for the Sinners to enjoy Konstantyn’s bespoke cocktails on Friday night.

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HOT AROUND HUA HIN Saturday evening saw the Saints rise to Holiday Inn’s Vana Nava Sky. Cocktail lovers had the opportunity of purchasing one or two-day passes, which included 2-hour free-flow cocktail package plus welcome bubbles and canapés.

Resident DJ PleanPleng, along with a live saxophonist, provided the tunes on both nights.

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August 10th and 11th are when Mixology Magic again happens!

The theme for August is Fire & Ice with Singapore-based Master Mixologist Shavin Raj taking control of the shakers. Saturday, 10 August sees the sky light up with FIRE @Vana Nava Sky and Sunday, 11 August brings chill for ICE @Azure Bar. It all happens from 8.00 pm till late on both evenings with DJ tunes keeping the vibe happening.

Dates and the theme for September’s planned Mixology Magic events are yet to be announced.

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Best in Asia: Spa InterContinental at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort InterContinental Hua Hin Resort’s haven of relaxation and rejuvenation, Spa InterContinental, recently added to its growing list of awards with international recognition by World Luxury Spa Awards.

During a gala ceremony on 6 July 2019 in St. Petersburg, Russia, the spa was deemed Continent Winner: Asia in the category Luxury Resort Spa. Among several factors impressing voters were Spa InterContinental’s staff of highly skilled therapists as well as its use of premium spa products to enhance every treatment.

Spa InterContinental at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort features six treatment rooms all with

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private bathroom and changing area.

Signature treatments include ‘Dance with the Sea’ combining the warmth of tiger cowrie shell application with relaxing massage techniques for supreme mind/body balance. The spa’s extensive menu of treatments and therapies is further enhanced with products by Aromatherapy Associates, an expert in the field for more than three decades.

Michael Janssen, Cluster General Manager of InterContinental Hua Hin Resort, knows the importance of having a top-notch spa facility on the property. ‘This award by World Luxury Spa Awards 2019 confirms our spa as among the very best health and

wellness facilities in Asia. In addition, the award also shows how much our entire resort is committed to providing unrivalled levels of comfort and relaxation.’

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Bangkok’s First Independent Watchmaking Exhibition For decades, watches have been symbols of luxury, wealth and personal taste. With that in mind, watch enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that for the first time Bangkok will play host to a world-class Independent Luxury Watchmaking Exhibition.

With eighteen international luxury watchmakers from all regions unveiling their exclusive masterpieces and timepiece collections, it is definitely going to be an eye-opening event

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that will reveal a different segment of the watchmaking industry to Thai collectors.

The opening of the Bangkok Independent Watchmaking Exhibition will kick off with their main exhibition at Gaysorn Village from 8-14 September 2019. Luxury houses will reveal eight exclusive custom designs to be auctioned with half the proceeds given to the Kamlangjai Project.

“Kamlangjai” means “Inspire” and

is an initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha. The Charity offers assistance to female inmates such as occupational training as well as fostering reintegration into society.

During this prestigious event, the independent watch brands will present their creations and allow watch enthusiasts to interact with the watchmakers personally.

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It is indeed one of the most anticipated events of the year as clockmakers Sebastian, Ludovic Ballouard, and Xavier De Roquemaurel (Czapek) visit Bangkok for the first time. Additionally, chief executives of the houses of Alchemists, Azimuth, Christophe Claret, Cyrus, Ateliers DeMonaco, Kerbedanz, Kudoke, Manufacture Royale, Speake-Marin, Paul Design, Perrelet, Romain Gauthier, Schwarz-Etienne and Strom will be hosting some of the exclusive hospitality events.

The event is organized with the support of Tourism Authority of Thailand, along with Art of Time, and a joint collaboration by Singapore luxury timepiece partner Jimmie Tay, Caureen Too and Thai partner Khun Kannikar Thientawai. “It is not just an exhibition of premier ultra-luxury timepieces, much that we love to appreciate and admire the tremendous creativity and skill of these watch craftsmen. We want this exhibition to also have a real purpose – that is to give back to the community, to this group of beneficiaries who have very challenging circumstances and this is a way to help them get back on their feet to support their families,” said Jimmie Tay. Gaysorn Village, a lifestyle source for people of the city of Bangkok, led

by Khun Chan Srivikorn, will also host a charity auction in partnership with Christie’s Thailand on 6th September 2019 at the Gaysorn Urban Resort, The Crystal Box on the 19th floor. In keeping with their exclusivity and charitable cause, the starting reserve prices for these treasured premiere timepieces will range from USD 5,000 to USD 90,000.

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Eight Michelin Chefs At So Sofitel Bangkok SO/ Sofitel Bangkok is so vivid, so expressive and so bursting with local energy that it’s no surprise that they are hosting the 8th edition of SO AMAZING CHEFS 2019.

Watch Michelin-starred chefs cook up a storm through eight key activities featured in the 8-day long culinary event, starting from 15th September and ending on the 22nd with an intense two-day chef Culinary Showdown.

The 8 Michelin-starred chefs plus 8 chef maestros highlight this year’s culinary spectacle and hail from more corners of the world than ever before, each chef bringing their own unique flairs and cultural influences.

This year’s 8th Edition, will spice up the fun with new cooking classes, weekend Michelin dinners, fusion DimSum, traditional Kaiseki and a two-day event of the Culinary Showdown. “We hope you are SO ready to feel amazed

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and I cannot be more proud of the role SO Sofitel Bangkok has played in this city’s evolution.” said Jean-Francois Brun, SO GM of SO Sofitel Bangkok.

All the way from the world-famous oyster cultivation area MarennesOléron in the French coast, Chef Jacques Cocollos leads The Love of Oyster at MIXO on the 15th. The Gaggenau Kitchen comes alive on the 16th and 20th as the only female from Iron Chef Thailand, Chef Thananya Kaikaew joins hands with Chef Piti Saengmanee, the Hotel’s Executive Sweets & Savory Chef on the 16th and 20th to teach signature dessert favorites from soufflés to chocolate lava cakes.

Returning Chef Nicolas Elalouf of Man Mo will be on hand on the 17th as he throws together an exciting "The House of Dim Sum" by using European ingredients into the authentic Chinese creation, handcrafted and delicious in one bite. And for the first time in

Thailand, 1 Michellin-starred chef Takatomo Izumi of Jiki Miyazawa in Kyoto plates up a series of exquisite Japanese traditional dishes matched with wine or sake on The Night of Kaiseki over at their Park Society restaurant on the same night.

Watch the storm get fiercer in the SO AMAZING CHEFS, THE CULINARY SHOWDOWN on the 18th and 19th of September in the Ballroom. Sit down for a four course dinner with a glass of wine as 16 highly-rated chefs go knifeto-knife in a two-day competition.

Returning is the CHEESE@SO, THE SO AMAZING CHEFS EDITION with its cheese-making savoir-faire, Les Frères Marchand, one of the oldest food artisans in Eastern France. For one-night-only on Friday, September 20th, cheese connoisseurs will get to please their discerning palate with rare cheeses such as the creamiest

HOT AROUND BANGKOK aged parmesan reggiano, fruity époisses de Bourgogne matured in white Burgundy wine, Normandy camembert with a rich tang and so much more.

It’s not a good meal without a good drink; hence a revamp of Drink ‘N’ Brunch SO AMAZING CHEFS edition. With superstar chefs – Nicolas Elalouf, Rob Van Der Veeken, Thananya Kaikaew, Simon Scott, Maria Jose San Roman, Patrice and Phillipe Marchand and Jacques Cocollos– taking over the kitchen at Red Oven, Sunday boozy brunch takes a completely different meaning.

Epicures of the city are invited to indulge in a gastronomic adventure at SO/ Bangkok’s dining hub so prepare yourself. With classically creative recipes from Germany, Spain, USA, Netherlands, France, Hong Kong and Japan, you should definitely get ready for an endlessly delicious experience.

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Work Begins On Bangkok’s $3.9 Billion “City Within A City” TCC Assets (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and Frasers Property Limited * (“Frasers Property”) will jointly develop 104 rai (16.7 hectares) in the heart of Bangkok into one of the world’s “must-visit” destination city districts. The project will create Thailand’s first fully integrated district that is built on people-centric principles and a focus on environmental sustainability and smart-city living.

The project, called ‘One Bangkok’, is the largest private sector property development initiative undertaken in Thailand with an estimated investment value of over THB 120 billion (approx.

US$ 3.9 billion). The project promises to become a new global landmark when its first components open in 2022 Mr. Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, Chairman of TCC Group and Frasers Property, said, “The fundamental aim in the planning and design of One Bangkok is to enhance Bangkok’s stature as a key gateway city in Asia.”

‘One Bangkok’ is a fully integrated mixed-use district, which will comprise next generation office buildings, luxury and lifestyle hotels, a comprehensive array of retail and leisure offerings within differentiated precincts, ultraluxury residential towers, a rich variety of civic areas, art and culture facilities,

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as well as 50 rai (8 hectares) of greenery and open spaces out of the total land area of 104 rai (16.7 hectares). The land, leased from the Crown Property Bureau, enjoys a prime location at the corner of Wireless Road and Rama IV Road with direct linkages to mass transit systems, right next to Lumphini Park.

Mr. Charoen said, “We are very honoured to be entrusted by the Crown Property Bureau to turn this important plot of land in the heart of the city into a showpiece district. It is a responsibility that I am privileged to carry and I affirm my commitment to ensure the creation of something exceptional and transformational.”

He added, “With One Bangkok, I hope to enhance global confidence in Thailand as the epicenter of ASEAN and a key gateway and lifestyle city in Asia, as well as bring great prosperity to all associated with the project, whether as tenants, owners, or business partners.”

“To accomplish this gamechanging endeavour, I have placed my confidence in two TCC Group companies – TCC Assets (Thailand) and Frasers Property. They are companies that perfectly complement each other and can, together, fulfill our

shared vision of a quality development that will be greatly admired around the world,” Mr. Charoen noted.

Mr. Panote said, “One Bangkok’s development team is being led by Ms. Su Lin Soon, who is a highly reputed and experienced real estate professional.

To support her, we have already assembled a world-class team of more than 100 specialist professionals from top Thai and international companies.”

She said, “When all components of the project are completed by 2025, One Bangkok’s 1.83 million square metres of gross floor area will comprise five Grade A office towers, five luxury and lifestyle hotels, three ultra-luxury residential towers and a comprehensive array of retail offerings within differentiated retail precincts.

Each component and building will have a distinct identity and positioning, giving the district a natural diversity in architecture, while retaining a common sense of community and seamless connectivity. More than 60,000 people are expected to work and live at One Bangkok.”

A Night With Maggie Choo’s at The Penthouse

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magical underground venue full of mystery, romance and jazz reminiscent of 1930s Shanghai. Located in a basement on Silom road, just a few blocks from the Chao Phraya River.

Maggie Choo’s is a cocktail bar and cabaret night club with live jazz music culminating into the best little night club in Asia.

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On July 20th Maggie Choo’s emerged from its underground speakeasy and went high above the city lights, taking over the 35th floor of the Penthouse Bar + Grill at the Park Hyatt Bangkok in a unique collaborative takeover.

Maggie Choo’s Bartenders - Anders Olsen and “Kong” Worachai Duangkong - served up several of the venue’s asianinfused signature cocktails. ‘Rum in

Tea’, ‘Black Blood’ and ‘Red in Town’.

The Penthouse served up their own signature cocktails with ‘Red Carpet’, ‘Lady Tango’, ‘Hair of Farang’, and ‘White Pearl’.

Guests were thrilled and captivated by the venue’s famous Shanghainese ladies, who presented 3 signature dances to entertain guests at The Penthouse and gave a little taste of Maggie Choo’s.

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In a special guest arrangement, Award Winning American recording artist, Norwood Young, performed to guests and revelers at The Penthouse, showing off his talent and cementing his residency at Maggie Choo’s.

Maggie Choo’s has live music Monday to Saturday from 10 pm to 1 am, ranging from Neo Jazz, Re-imagined Standards, and Soulful Blues. As of July 2019, Norwood Young has joined famed nightclub, “Maggie Choo’s”, headlining their Friday and Saturday nights from 10 pm.

The takeover was rounded out with guests shimming and dancing the night away with Maggie Choo’s shanghainese ladies to the tunes by DJ Mr. Jim.

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exican cuisine can be hard to define. Visit Guadalajara on the country’s west coast, or the central-southern region of Oaxaca sitting on the foothills of the Sierra Madre, or the Yucatán Peninsula in south-eastern Mexico where the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico meet, and differences in cuisine will be clearly evident. All worthy of exploration!

Interestingly, the Mexican cuisine most of us know is the food originating from southern Texas and neighbouring northern Mexico. This cuisine, now commonly known as Tex-Mex, is rooted in the Tejano culture (Texans of Spanish or Mexican heritage who lived in Texas before it became a republic) along with Mexican immigrants from Northern Mexico. We’re talking the 1870’s.

This style of food spread across the US and until the 1970s, most people referred to it as ‘Mexican’.

For those of us living in other parts of the world, this was most probably, the ‘Mexican’ we also grew up with.

There is differences between the cuisines of Mexico and the Tex-Mex of the southern United States and thankfully for us, both are tasty and worth discovering!

The excellent news for anybody craving ‘Mexican’ food in Hua Hin is, there is an exceptionally convenient option. Taco 94 – which has been providing excellent Tex-Mex style food to Hua Hin locals and visitors for two years now. Here’s what we enjoyed when visiting recently.

Restaurant manager and the man behind the Bar at Taco 94 is Khun Akraset (or Noo for short) who ensured we started our Taco 94 journey with suitable Mexican classics - Margaritas and Mojitos.

Corona beers are also available. If you want to go down the Tequila path, the bar stocks KAH brand, which is distilled from 100% blue agave into three lively options - Blanco, Reposado, Añejo. These awardwinning tequilas come from the city of Tequila in the Jalisco region of Mexico. The distinctive skull-shaped bottles are treasures in themselves.

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And what could and should accompany a refreshing drink in most ‘Mexican’ restaurants, corn chips with salsa or guacamole and that’s how our time at Taco 94 kicked off. Australian and New Zealand avocadoes are all they use and not softened and stretched by sour cream or such additives. Just great tasting authentic guacamole.

Of the more substantial dishes offered in the menu, we tried a Chicken Taco Grand Salad which is a fried tortilla in the shape of a small bowl filled with chicken and topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, cheese and served with Taco 94’s homemade salsa. Light in texture yet the crunchy tortilla contrasted well with the fillings and was a delight.

Other starters or snack style dishes include Quesadillas (beef, chicken, pork, or vegetarian options of corn and cheese) or Nachos topped with beans, jalapenos, cheese and homemade salsa.

Our party chose a serve each of the Tacos – softshell with pork, and the hard shell with beef. To accompany, each table has small bottles of both Tabasco and Spicy Sauces. Both sauces are made in house and ideal seasonings for you to add to taste.

The Burrito, a flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, and a choice of lamb, beef, chicken or pork is folded into a rectangular package and topped with a red mole (sauce) and cheese. Our pork burrito was delicious, as was the Chimichanga. Once again, a wrapped burrito with the same option of fillings and then quickly deep-fried and served with a salad garnish. The Chimichanga was new to me and as the staff tell it, is exceptionally popular with regular guests.

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The crowning glory for our party was the beef Fajitas. A sizzling metal platter with barbecued and sliced beef served of a bed of grilled onions and peppers and accompanied by servings of homemade Mexican rice and beans, plus cheese and fresh tortillas ready for you to mix your own particular concoction. Taco 94’s homemade Spicy Sauces fit in perfectly here. Other choices for the Fajita filling include pork, chicken or shrimp.

If making choices is hard for you, or you are new to ‘Mexican’ food, the Taco 94 menu offers four Combo options for two people. Each combo has three dishes with prices starting at 549 THB. For desserts, the menu offers freshly cooked pancake with vanilla ice-cream.

With so many dishes to choose from on the savoury side of the menu, it’s hard to find room for dessert.

Unlike many Tex-Mex restaurants that are part of a franchise chain, Taco 94 is the work of local Khun ‘Eang’ Phutthachat.

It was her love of Tex-Mex style food plus the desire to create a venue that she would be happy to take family and friends to, that was the catalyst for this venture. Khun Eang threw herself into learning the intricacies of Tex-Mex, testing the recipes on her husband and other family and friends. After three months of trials and tests, owner Eang finally felt she had developed a menu she was happy with and set about opening her dream restaurant. Two years on and Taco 94 is well established, and a new expanded menu is now in place.

Taco 94 currently operates six days a week from 10 am to 11 pm and is closed Sundays. It’s developed a reputation as an ideal venue for birthday parties and other group events given the sharing nature of the food, the fun, relaxed environment, and the inside and outside seating options. Takeaways are available as well as delivery through www. richestdelivery.com Search for Taco 94 under restaurants on this site.

Taco 94 is located on the ground floor of the G Resort shopping complex, corner of Phetkasem Road and Hua Hin Soi 94. For more information or to contact Taco 94 directly visit: facebook.com/ Taco94HuaHin

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ver 450 sailors, families and friends from more than 20 countries made Cape Panwa Hotel their home as they participated in the Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek, 17 – 21 July. Raceweek welcomed top sailors from around Asia and beyond, and charterers from as far-afield as Australia, China and the UK. The event enjoys the support of the

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Tourism Authority of Thailand, Sports Authority of Thailand, Phuket Yacht Club and the Yacht Racing Association of Thailand. The event is in its sixteenth year.

Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek comprises four days of world-class yacht racing and four nights of beachside parties. Phuket Raceweek has gained a reputation for its competitive racing for the seasoned boat crews

and moderate courses around islands for the less experienced racers. It is also the first event of the prestigious 2019/20 AsianYachting Grand Prix. A total of thirty-five boats over six classes including IRC, multihull, charter and one-design classes competed in this year’s event.

Competitors on Day One were greeted with glorious blue skies and sunshine, but this was quickly replaced

by building ominous clouds over Phuket island's southeast corner, and as competitors boarded their yachts for the first day of racing the heavens opened.

Shifting, gusty winds, and low visibility around the southeast coast, sprinkled with some thunder, forced Race Management's hand. With safety in mind, crew and boats were sent back to shore to wait it out. Despite a

few near-dry moments and glimmers of sun, the conditions remained unconducive to racing. At 13:00, Race Management called Day One to a close. Not the start to racing they were hoping for.

Anticipation was high for the start of Day Two as the dark clouds started to lift, and the sky cleared. It didn't last too long, sadly, as Race Management call competitor onshore while they

went out to look at the options. Once racing did get underway, the oscillating winds and near two-metre swells, where the wind direction was different from the track of the storm made the day challenging for all. Wave surfing and near broaches kept competitors on their toes while Race Management worked hard to set a race for all and officially get the 2019 Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek underway.

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Day Three saw multiple races, putting smiles on competitors faces, and ensured Phuket Raceweek was back on track.

IRC Zero, IRC I, IRC II and Firefly 850 completed three races while Multihull Racing completed two and Cruising Monohulls one. The unusually wet and stormy conditions at the regatta so far have caught many by surprise and Day Three was payback for all the hard work the on-water Race Management team had done, getting in some fair racing for all the classes.

A final day of action wrapped up the 2019 Phuket Raceweek, and it will go down as one of the most challenging yet – challenging for sailors, Race Management and organisers. Despite those challenges, all classes got in a series of up to seven races. A steady 8-10 knots on the final day delivered an excellent finish to the regatta, with many titles going down to the wire. Race results for all classes can be found at: phuketraceweek.com/results.

After the many challenges presented during the week, the 16th edition of Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek wrapped up with a lavish beachfront party presided over by Admiral Naris Pratoomsuwan, President of the Yachting Racing Association of Thailand, and hosted by Cape Panwa Hotel.

As mentioned earlier, the Phuket Raceweek is the first event of the prestigious 2019/20 AsianYachting Grand Prix. A total of twelve regattas make up the Grand Prix with the point scoring system recognising the “six best regattas scores” to count towards competitors final results.

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With Phuket having kicked off the 2019/20 Grand Prix sailing season sailing rivalry moves to The Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club for the China Coast Regatta (11 - 13 October 2019).

This is followed by Biennial Hong Kong to Vietnam Race (15 & 16 October). Racing then moves to Daya Bay, Shenzhen, China for the China Cup International Regatta (6 - 10 November 2019).

The west coast of peninsula Malaya is the next stop for the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta, which starts from the Royal Selangor Yacht Club in Port Klang and finishes at Langkawi. This annual island hoping regatta for racing class, cruisers, multihull's and classics happens 15 – 23 November.

November 30 - December 7 sees boats and crew return to Phuket Thailand for the 33rd Phuket Kings Cup Regatta. Since its inception in 1987, the Phuket King's Cup Regatta has grown to become Asia's premier yachting event. Traditionally held in early December, the Regatta was first conceived to honour His Majesty

the King of Thailand's 60th birthday.

Now 33 years on the event has grown from strength to strength, in both size and reputation, boasting the largest gathering of keelboats, multi-hulls and traditional sailing craft annually in SE Asia Sailors kick off the New Year in style with the Royal Langkawi International Regatta organised by the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (6 - 11 January 2020).

Nongsa Neptune Regatta (24 January - 2 February 2020) is billed as the World's only sailing regatta and motor yacht rally that centres around a race to the equator. Starting at Nongsa Point Marina at Batam Island competitors sail through some pristine tropical waters down to the Equator via the Riau Islands and back.

Subic Bay in the Philippines is home for the next event with the Subic Bay International Regatta (21 - 29 February 2020). Then the Biennial Rolex China Sea Race, organised by the Royal Hong Kong and Subic Bay Yacht Clubs with 565nm of Offshore Category 1 racing from Hong Kong to Subic Bay. Racing

stays in Subic Bay for The Chairman’s Cup Regatta (14 – 19 April) before returning to The Land of Smiles.

The final two events of the 2019/20 AsianYachting Grand Prix are in Thailand, starting with the Top of The Gulf Regatta & Coronation Cup (May 1 to 5) and finally Koh Samui for the Samui Regatta (May 23 - 30).

The Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek certainly kicked off 2019/20 AsianYachting Grand Prix in competitive and challenging style and sets the year up for some the best sailing regattas Asia can present. For more information on this year's Cape Panwa Hotel Phuket Raceweek visit: www.phuketraceweek.com

By Michael Cullen All photos courtesy of Guy Nowell Phuket Raceweek.

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icture this! Hundreds of boats at anchor. Two-masted Dhows from Arabia and India with their distinctive triangular sails, smaller local trading vessel from neighbouring Sumatra, and a vast Ming Dynasty fleet of varying sized junks. Boat riggings jangle and slap in the prevailing breeze. Bells toll. Smaller barges ferry cargo and people to and from the shore. People chatter away in different languages. Onshore, carts

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piled high with goods clatter off to the bustling market stalls and warehouses.

The Sultanate’s Harbour Masters keep a keen watch to ensure taxes are suitably collected.

This is a trading port of great prosperity. Strategically positioned at the top of the narrow Straits separating Sumatra and the Malayan peninsula and midway along the trade routes between China in the east and India,

Arabia and Africa. Silk and porcelain from China, camphor from Borneo, nutmeg, cloves and mace from the Moluccas (The Spice Islands), sandalwood from Timor, gold and pepper from Sumatra, tin from western Malaya, and calico and other textiles from India. This was Malacca of the fifteenth century.

Melaka’s colonial story started in the early 1500s when the Portuguese took control of this trading port from the

Sultanate rulers. The Dutch deposed the Portuguese in 1641 and held sway until ceding to the British in the AngloDutch Treaty of 1824. Excluding a period of Japanese occupation during WW2, Britain controlled Malaysia until granting independence on 31st August 1957.

The colonial remnants and the rich history of the Portuguese and Dutch forts and settlements are sufficient reason for visitors to add Melaka to

their Malaysia travel itinerary. In fact, the historical city centre achieved a UNESCO World Heritage Site listing in July 2008, recognising it’s cultural importance.

Perched on the southern banks of the Melaka River the historic old town is easily walked with key sights within three square kilometres. The Dutch Square is an ideal starting point, with its clocktower, central fountain, and Christ Church. Painted terracotta red,

Christ Church started life in 1753 as a Dutch Reformed church and then under the British became an Anglican church. Church services continue to happen every Sunday. Overlooking the square, the imposing Stadthuys, formerly the official residence of Dutch governors, is believed to be the oldestsurviving Dutch building in the East and now operates as a museum.

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Atop the hill behind Stadthuys lie the ruins of an even older church, St. Paul’s.

Built in 1521 and enlarged in stages in the 16th century, it’s the oldest church building in Malaysia. When the Dutch took control, they continued using it as a place of worship until Christ Church in the town below was completed. It has lain in ruins for more than 150 years. In and around the church are Portuguese, Dutch and British headstones with the oldest dating back to 1568. In front of St Paul’s is a statue of Francis Xavier, a Jesuit missionary who is said to have brought Catholicism to India and the Far East.

It’s also possible to experience the old city from the Melaka River through popular river cruises, and riverside walkways. The magnificent Maritime Museum including the replica of the Portuguese ship ‘Flor de la Mar’ makes it easier to imagine the old port in its heyday.

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Across the Melaka River from the Dutch Square is where other communities set up residence and commerce. Centred around the three streets that lead away from the river is an area now known as Melaka’s Chinatown.

Wander the streets of Chinatown and marvel at the historic houses dating back to the 17th century. Many are now cafes, restaurants, retail shops, galleries, antique emporiums, museums, and guest houses. Over the weekend evenings, the central street becomes the now-famous Jonker Walking Street and night market, attracting crowds who come to savour Melaka’s renowned street food while shopping for trinkets and souvenirs.

Chinese have a long history in Melaka dating back to the Sultanate in the 1400s. At the beginning of the 16th century, other Chinese merchants and entrepreneurs were lured to Melaka’s

shores. These fortune seekers went on to marry local Malay women with descendants of these marriages known as Peranakan or ‘Straits-born Chinese’.

Members of this community address themselves as Baba (men) and Nyonya (women). The Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum in Chinatown is a great place to learn more about the Peranakan and see first-hand, the very prosperous lives they created.

Peranakans developed their own unique cuisine called Nyonya, and this is seen in Singapore, Melaka and Penang where the ‘Straits-born Chinese’ prospered. It’s a mix of Chinese ingredients with Malaysian and Indonesian spices. Signature ingredients include coconut milk, laksa leaves, lemongrass and tamarind.

Melaka offers many opportunities to experience Nyonya food, thanks to a great selection of authentic restaurants.

You can even delve further into Nyonya cuisine with a cooking class.

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Modern-day Melaka is much more than its UNESCO world heritage listed old city, with two sizable modern shopping centres and international brand hotels like Ramada, Hilton, Novotel and Holiday Inn plus many other Malaysian and Asian brand accommodation houses.

Recreational facilities include modern amusement parks and three international standard golf courses including the Orna Golf & Country Club, one of Malaysia's most challenging.

Melaka is seen as an ideal weekend or short-break destination thanks to easy access from Kuala Lumpur (150 km); the southern Malaysian city of Johor (a 220 km trip); and neighbouring Singapore (250 km away). This also means that weekends are not the best time to visit if wanting to avoid crowds. AirAsia has also just commenced direct daily flights between Melaka and Penang, making it even easier to experience two of Malaysia’s most popular cities in one trip.

Like many Asian cities (Hong Kong, Singapore, Johor and Penang), land reclamation has happened along Melaka city’s coastline. These years of land reclamation and expansion mean the current shoreline is approximately one kilometre further into the Straits from the original colonial-era shore, which was just some 200 meters from the Dutch Square.

One of the significant new developments is ‘Melaka Island’ involving the reclamation of two small islands just 500 meters of the current shoreline to create the 200 acres ‘Melaka Gateway’ tourism and housing development. One ‘must visit’ attraction already open on the island is the architecturally inspiring and very photogenic Melaka Straits Mosque.

For me, as a first-time visitor, having enthusiastically dived into Melaka’s captivating history, I left feeling a slight disconnect between that past, though well celebrated and presented, and the Melaka of today. This could possibly be due to a loss of connection with the sea through Melaka’s changing shoreline. That said, I’m glad I took the time to visit, explore and experience, and recommend you do as well!

And for clarity, Malaysia’s government decreed on May 3rd 2017 that Malacca would from that day on be called Melaka, hence the use of both names in this article.

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ocated in the upscale neighborhood of Bangkok’s Phrom Phong district is the colonial inspired building of Metropole. Set back from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok’s Central Business District, Metropole Residence on Sukhumvit 39 offers the experience of all the comforts of a home away from home with modern residences and well-appointed facilities.

Metropole takes pride in combining the best of Colonial architecture with

neoclassic design and Thai elegance.

Right as you enter the stylish lobby, you’ll see elegant yet masculine furniture spread out in the lobby creating tiny nooks of nostalgia and comfort. Dark wooden shelves littered with books and other quirky accent pieces welcome you.

Metropole Residence is not a large hotel, it is a bespoke property with just 88 rooms. Room types offered start with stylish studios and go up to one, two & three-bedroom suites

ranging from 45 to 120sqm in size. All the studios and suites feature modern amenities including a kitchenette, a clothes washer, private balcony, a flatscreen LED TV, complimentary Wi-Fi connection, a bathtub and a Japanesestyle washlet. With plenty of natural light coming in from the windows, all of rooms are brightly lit and warm with contemporary interior setting. Each room is specially designed to fit your needs, whether you’re a sole business traveler or a couple on a getaway.

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The Metropole offers all the amenities that one would expect at a Bangkok luxury hotel like a pool and fitness center. Pleasant surprises include a steam room for both genders. Meanwhile, the fitness center is opened every day from 5 am to 11 pm, offering complimentary access to all guests residing at Metropole Residence. Upstairs on the 3rd floor, the swimming pool features a vertical garden, sun deck and a whirlpool to beat the Bangkok heat. Those travelling with children can make use of their kids’ area.

If you’re feeling peckish, go downstairs to the lobby level where Café 39 provides a cozy cafe offering hand-crafted coffee, ice cold beers, daily breakfast buffet, pastries, snacks and everyday essentials. The setting is bright and warm, with dark brown wood and leather furnishing giving warm welcoming ambience so, you can sit back, relax and enjoy your favorite drinks with good books, work over emails or have a casual chat with friends. Those who prefer some outdoor vibe may enjoy the lovely outdoor seating area. Cafe’ 39 also has a casual- private meeting space accommodating up to 8 guests. Coffee breaks and lunch can be arranged with advance reservation at the reception counter.

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Tucked away in a quiet soi (alleyway) in Sukhumvit 39 – one of the most desired residence areas in Bangkok, Metropole Residence connects you to all the lifestyle essentials shopping districts and entertainment hotspots. Metropole is within a 15-minute walk of Emporium and EmQuartier, as well as the Terminal 21 Shopping Mall. With that in mind, Metropole Residence offers all guests complimentary shuttle tuk tuk service to The EmQuartier Shopping Malls and Prom Phong BTS sky train station. The service is available every day from 9.00 am to 7.00 pm and departs from the hotel every 60 minute. Dine on delectable bites along the famed Sukhumvit Road, which is lined with Japanese restaurants and cosy cafÊs. Board the BTS SkyTrain at the nearby Phrom Phong Station and explore nearby sights, from the bustling Thong Lor to the quaint Lumphini Park. Samithivej Sukhumvit Hospital is just 700 metres away from the apartment, proving that at Metropole Residence on Sukhumvit 39, everything is well within reach. If not, their well-trained staff will ensure that you find it comfortably.

METROPOLE RESIDENCE Address: 5/9 Soi Phromsri (Sukhumvit 39), Sukhumvit Road, Klongton-Nua Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Phone Number: +66 2 662 6262 Email: info@metropoleresidence.com

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companies are radically evolving to deliver, exceptional services 24/7 to their affluent clients.

The word concierge derives from the old French word “comte des cierges.”

The comte des cierges referred to a servant responsible for maintaining the lighting and cleanliness of medieval palaces. Eventually, the name

“concierge” came to stand for “keeper of the keys” at public buildings, particularly hotels. Nowadays the concierge is much closer to a luxury lifestyle manager, seeing that travelers and hotel guests get the absolute most out of their stay. Concierges are highly skilled people who can add real value to your life by taking care of some essential and time-consuming tasks

for you. They also have an extensive network to help you get VIP access to some of the most ultra-exclusive events and experiences around the world.

by providing their customers with Instagram-ready moments created by their personal lifestyle management team.

for high-rollers, these luxury concierge services offer the proverbial backstage pass to those who boldly embody the statement that money truly is no object.

Personal Wealth grew 12% in 2017, hitting a new record of $201.9 trillion USD’s.

Millionaires and Billionaires accounted for almost half of that wealth, according to the Boston Consulting Group. With all that money, the competition among luxury concierge companies for leisure dollars has boomed. The luxury concierge business is indulgence and is defined

While services like AirBnB and SkyScanner might be the sites of choice for your everyday consumer looking to book a holiday, luxury concierge companies assist their clients in recommending and planning opulent vacations defined by elite one-of-akind experiences. From private jets, to luxury villa rentals and super yachts, to even off-market hotel suites meant

While there are a number of apps vying for the attention of high-end travellers, luxury concierge services are in a different class altogether, often requiring a five-figure annual sum for membership alone. At this elite level, the focus is on highly personalized communication, and even custombuilt apps, as opposed to mass-market solutions.

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Possibly the best-known luxury concierge in the world, ‘Quintessentially’ was set up in 2000, and now has offices in 63 cities globally and 33 sister companies that provide an intricate network of access to the world's most exclusive brands and experiences. The brainchild of Ben Elliot, Paul Drummond and Aaron Simpson, the company’s expert fixers have fulfilled a plethora of extravagant requests over the years, from closing the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a proposal, to arranging dinner on an iceberg. It’s no surprise that the client list sways towards the A-list, with the average net worth of Quintessentially clientele ranging from £5-50 million.

Along with its less expensive rival, Velocity Black, the company promises all the spontaneity and bragworthy experiences any One-Percenter could want.

“It’s fun to say, ‘Oh yeah, we had dinner on an iceberg and a cocktail party at the Great Pyramids,’ said William Reedy, Quintessentially’s head

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of U.S. concierge servicing and a former lifestyle manager himself. “It’s not cool just because it was really expensive, but because it was something no one had thought you could do.”

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Today, your membership comes with not only that phone number but the email address of at least one lifestyle manager in a major city. From there, Guevarra said, “We fulfill anything that’s legal. We basically do anything and everything under the sun.” The winner of some of the world's most prestigious travel and concierge awards such as Conde Nast's Best Concierge Company, the Leading Hotels of the World's Top Producing Agent and World Travel Awards' Europe's Leading Luxury Lifestyle

Club, Quintessentially is no stranger to the so-called cream of the crop.

Velocity Black is another force in the luxury concierge market, but its audience is younger—with an average age of 34 and a lower net worth, around $7 million. Velocity charges quite a bit less than Quintessentially, $2,800 a year with a $900 initiation fee. Founder Zia Yusuf, 32, said he’s trying to provide members something that’s usually elusive: spontaneity. Yusuf also places an emphasis on technology, saying that 40 percent of Velocity Black members open their app every day.

“This isn’t an expensive country club membership that they use once a year,” Yusuf said. “This is something that is embedded in their day-to-day lives.”

Some of the experiences Velocity Black connects members with are pretty wild. They include swimming with blue whales in Sri Lanka, flying a jet to the edge of space, or even a trip to the wreckage of the Titanic.

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“We don’t just wait for you to tell us what you want,” he said. “We aspire to something greater, which is showing you things you didn't even know you wanted.” With that in mind, part of Velocity Black’s perks is the use of the LAX Private Suite (because you know, 2200 steps from the car to the plane is simply too much).

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(Bet you didn’t know you needed that) A growing economy in the hands of tech-savvy millennials, oversaturated with information at the touch of their smartphones and a lust for travel and individual experiences, are creating a niche in the luxury travel industry that wasn’t there before. Wealthy consumers have shifted behavioral trends in how they choose to spend their money when traveling. The definition of luxury is evolving, and the change applies to not only what people are spending money on, but how they're doing it. Exclusivity and personalization also play important roles in the way luxury experiences are marketed.

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A Conversation With Sonia "Pim" Couling When you look up “Over-Achiever in the dictionary you’ll find Sonia “Pim” Couling’s picture. Even at a young age Pim always had the desire to be the best at whatever she did. Born in Thailand to a Thai Mother and English Father, Pim started working as a professional model at age 13. Pim has been the face of L'Oreal Asia, Olay Asia & Clairol Shampoo Worldwide along with countless others.

Earlier in her career the UK magazine FHM chose her as the number one sexiest woman in Thailand and second in Asia. She was the 1st Thai VJ for MTV Asia which launched her career into the pan-Asian stage. Acting was next with a show on HBO Asia, Challenger Muay Thai on AXN and she appeared on Jessica Simpson's show "Price of Beauty" as one of 6 worldwide beauty ambassadors on VH1. Pim has appeared in many Thai TV dramas as well as acting in feature films, both Thai and International. Pim also works behind the camera as a Producer. She is a pilot, has her own Polo team and speaks fluent Thai, English and French.

In between her trips to Corsica and L.A., HOT Magazine had the pleasure of sitting down with Pim to discuss her amazing life’s trajectory.

HM: Pim, let’s start at the beginning, where were you born and what was your early childhood like?

PC: I was born in Bangkok, moved around to various schools, in Asia, Singapore, Malaysia, where my dad was working at the time as an advertising executive.

My early childhood : my mother was very strict, preferring my sister and I to do extracurricular activities outside of school, piano, tennis, horse-riding, dance, swimming… learning Thai, math, my mother kept us busy (smiles), something I hated when I was younger, but appreciated at a later stage in my life.

HM: You went to an all-girls boarding school in England. At what age did you start, what was the experience like being away from your family in another country and do you have happy memories from that time in your life?

PC: I started working at the age of 13, nonstop everyday after school. So, my mother decided for me to focus on my studies it was better to send me away from Thailand, to a boarding school at the age of 15. Little did she know, that I only cried for the first day, and had the time of my life from then on.

I loved boarding school, it taught us a lot about independence, living amongst a community, people coming from various backgrounds and culture.

I was also very popular having arrived

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being the only professional model there. A lot of the girls looked up to me for fashion advice etc.. I was also very mischievous, escaping the school at night taking friends out and sneaking back in during the day, prim and polished as a perfect role model and Head of House.

I was also voted the most popular girl in school receiving the most phone calls, gifts and flowers from boys in neighboring schools.

I landed a contract at Storm Agency and was working weekends going back and forth to London and back and forth to Bangkok during school holidays, working back to back.

HM: As a child you took up dancing and won many awards in jazz, tap and modern dance, before later taking up ballroom dancing, jive and salsa. Do you feel you had a natural talent for dancing or were your many accolades the culmination of much hard work and determination?

Also, was it the dancing you enjoyed or the competition that came with it?

PC: My mother encouraged us to do a lot of activities and dancing was a form of sport and exercise. I entered various competitions because I liked the challenge and wanted to see how far I could go, for my own personal satisfaction. I was not a natural dancer, per se, but I enjoyed putting in the work to accomplish what I set my goal for.

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HM: Was it during this period that you decided you wanted to be in front of people performing or did you always know that is what you wanted?

PC: I was already performing before I started doing dance, but I feel comfortable being in front of a crowd which made various studies like public speaking, something that came naturally for me.

HM: At the age of 13 you began your modeling career with an advertisement for the soft drink 7-Up. How did that turn in your life come about?

PC: I was scouted by a modeling agent in my school parking lot, landed the job immediately, and she became my manager for the most part of my career. My career was launched immediately as that was the first ever commercial for 7-up in Thailand.

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Which meant my face was plastered on every wall and billboards all over the country. I was called ‘the 7-up girl’ HM: While in boarding school and then university in the UK, you worked with the Storm modeling agency in London landing ads for L'Oreal UK and you did many fashion spreads.

Did you find modeling difficult or were you a natural with the camera?

PC: From my first job with 7-up, I knew that it was something I enjoyed, and I felt that it just came very naturally to me being in front of the camera, I was not shy although I am more shy behind the camera. Being in front of the camera just took on another life and I loved the versatility HM: You graduated from the European Business School London (EBS London)Â with a Bachelor of

International Business.

Was your plan to go into International Business or by this time had you already made the decision that modeling is what you wanted to do and International Business could wait until a later period in your life? How did your parents feel about your decision?

PC: I actually wanted to major in graphic design, because I loved art and was very good at it, but my mother, being Asian, felt like it was not academic enough, so I took up international business with French and Italian, because I enjoyed learning the language more; Before EBS, I was at UCL (University College London) studying German literature, but left after two years because I realized that this degree would be pointless to me down the road and honestly, I could not stand reading another book in

German language (laughs). My father was always supportive in whatever decisions I would make.

HM: Once back in Asia after finishing your studies, where did life take you?

PC: As soon as I arrived back into Bangkok from London, I landed a job at MTV Asia based in Singapore. That launched my international career, traveling to many countries and doing hit shows like US TOP 20 and US TOP 10. The social life was part of the job, because MTV would also host concerts in various bars all over Asia. We were very spoiled, traveling business class and 5 stars hotels only and given many

body guards for our work. If only there was social media back in those days.

My social life was working at night, and a few hours a day in the studio.

Giving me plenty of time to appreciate my extra activities outside of work i.e.

Horse riding, and beach parties HM: From modeling you transitioned into the world of acting appearing in countless Thai TV dramas and then into movies. Again, did acting come to you naturally or did you take classes?

PC: Acting came to me fairly naturally but I had to take classes to act in the Thai shows as Thai dramas and international dramas required a

different style of performance.

HM: You are also experienced working behind the cameras producing TV show’s such as Thailand's Next Top Model and internationally as the executive producer on the International film A Stranger in Paradise. Which work do you find most gratifying and enjoyable, acting or producing?

PC: To be honest with you every job that I take on, being in front of the camera or behind the camera or any aspect of my life is something that I take as a challenge and gives me equal satisfaction to perform to the best of my abilities.

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HM: Last year, in 2018, you appeared on The Face Thailand season 4 All Stars and The Face Men Thailand (season 2) as a mentor and The Next Boy/Girl Band Thailand as a producer. Has 2019 found you just as busy or are you taking more personal time for yourself?

PC: The first half of this year, I decided to take a small break and focus on my family and travels for pleasure. Also, focusing on a personal business that I am planning to launch. Nevertheless, not disappearing totally from the limelight.

HM: In addition to your show business life you are a pilot with a twin-engine rating. Who or what made you decide to get your pilot’s license, do you fly much and do you see jets in your future?

PC: I started flying over 15 years ago, as a challenge from a male friend of mine. I was very much focused on beating all the boys, being just one of four girls in a class with 50 guys. I flew solo on my 13th hour, pilots will understand that. (smiles) I also had the privilege of being invited to ride in the F5 and F16 fighter jets of the Royal Thai Air Force, almost breaking the sound barrier, at 8.3 G HM: You are also a polo player. Have you always had a love of horses, was polo a natural progression and how long have you been playing?

PC: I’ve always had a love for riding starting at the age of 6 and doing it on and off throughout my whole life. I took it up a lot more seriously 8 years ago, when I received my first horse as a gift from my loving husband.

Polo I took up 4 years ago, after I moved my horse to a polo club and out of curiosity I wanted to try and fell in love with it immediately.

Part of it again being the challenge and the competition that bring out the competitive side in me. I now have my own team and play tournaments as often as I can.

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HM: As if all of that wasn’t enough to keep a girl busy, you are a wife and a mother. Tell us about this aspect of your life and do you see more children in your future?

PC: Having my son was not an easy process, I couldn’t conceive naturally so we ended up using a surrogate mother. For now I am very happy to focus all my attention on him as this little monster can be rather demanding (smiles).

HM: Finally, to wrap up our conversation, can you tell us about your happiest day so far and what made it so?

PC: The most joy filled moment of my life was the day my son was born. Having him in my arms and the unconditional love that was instantaneous.

HM: Thank you Pim

HM: What advice would you give a young person who would like to emulate the life and accomplishments you have achieved?

PC: The advice that I would give is a professional one, be polite, be on time, be professional, do your best and never give up.

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棕榈山高尔夫俱乐部和住宅， 华欣的首要发展 作者：Russ Downing

棕榈山高尔夫俱乐部和住宅 已经成为华欣首屈一指的住宅 发展超过20年了。它拥有密度 最高的豪华住宅，拥有该市所 有开发项目中面积最大的一些 地块。大部分地块面积为1.5 莱，2400平方米。大片的土地 允许建造一些又大又高级的庄 园。 与华欣的大多数开发项目不同 的是，在华欣，你的房屋选择

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仅限于开发商的样板房，在这 里，你可以建造任何适合自己 的房子，当然必须是在合理的 范围内。 棕榈山位于华欣最受欢迎的北 端，附近有许多餐馆、商店和 设施，几乎每周都有更多的餐 馆、商店和设施涌现出来。与 Petchakasem平行的运河路是 穿过华欣的主干道，现在已经 扩大为一条双车道，它正好经

过棕榈山，使之成为人们在繁 忙的周末往返城镇中心的理想 道路。 当你开车穿过棕榈山时，你会 注意到有很多空地。95%以上的 房屋是作为投资购买的，或者 是计划在晚些时候建造。在棕 榈山还有一些剩余的地块，但 数量不多。 除了出售地块，棕榈山还建造 了一些自己的开发项目，包括

私人住宅和共管公寓。 我喜欢棕榈山的原因之一是生 活在高尔夫球场上的宁静。不 管你是否打高尔夫球，住在高 尔夫球场上就像住在一个巨大 的、美丽的、宁静的公园里。 如果你是高尔夫球手，棕榈山 是一个很好的球场。它不是最 好的，因为黑山或榕树可能都 会想竞争这份荣誉，尽管如此 它是一个有趣的挑战性球场。

你可以选择3位男性球童供和1 位女性球童，所以你可以调整 你的水平，而且球童都很熟练 还会提供很不错的提示，加上 他们能说一口流利的英语。 我喜欢棕榈山的另一个原因 是那里全职居民的比例要高得 多，所以你能从很多主要用作 度假屋的住宅区中得到一种真 正的社区感，而这是很多高级 住宅区缺乏的。

在与棕榈山的业主交谈时，他 们经常提到的一件事是他们对 开发项目的安全性，许多人声 称这是华欣最好的开发项目。 在这里，你不仅有必要的警卫 站在入口检查汽车，我们也有 在整个社区内有看守站。此 外，还有保安驾驶车辆和高尔 夫球车巡逻。华欣绝对不是一 个危险的地方，但拥有额外的 安全保障是令人安心的。

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支付转让费，以转让会员。 棕榈山高尔夫球场俱乐部包含 一个专业的商店，更衣室，一 个主餐厅和一个户外餐厅的便 餐和饮料，还有他们说的第19 洞。 独立的运动俱乐部相当大， 包括室外网球场、室内羽毛球 场、壁球场、健身中心、桌球 台、乒乓球台、大型室外游泳 池和价格非常合理的餐厅。 基于以上原因，我相信棕榈山 高尔夫俱乐部是华欣最适合居 住和投资的地方之一。

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从投资的角度来看，我相信 棕榈山在未来几年的升值速度 将超过华欣几乎所有的开发项 目。随着华欣机场与我们北面 的下一个城市Cha Am之间的 住宅开发建设热潮，餐馆、商 店和设施将呈指数级增长。华 欣和Cha Am之间将不再有任 何界限，它将成为一个与棕榈 山在中心或附近的中心。这都 是位置，位置，位置，就像大 家说的。 就像现在普吉岛的情况一样， 那里的豪宅价格正在飙升，华 欣的买家将不仅能够在一块非

常大的土地上购买或建造一套 大型豪宅，而且他们的房子将 接近他们所需的一切。不再需 要去华欣的中心，从而节省了 时间和挫折。 几乎所有的住宅和地块都是 棕榈山高尔夫俱乐部及其各自 的体育俱乐部的终身会员，尽 管“终生”实际上意味着30 年，“家庭会员”意味着丈 夫、妻子和两个孩子。如果房 屋和土地归公司所有，则适用 不同的规则。如果你买的是二 手房或地块，你仍将获得整整 30年的租期，但需要向棕榈山

Russ Downing是HOT Hua Hin 房地产的董事总经理，他 曾担任泰国房地产奖华欣评审 团的负责人长达11年。泰国 房地产奖被广泛视为泰国房地 产行业的奥斯卡奖。Russ的文 章已被一家大型流行中文杂志 翻译和转载，他的三篇奢侈品 清单已被选为《华尔街日报》 的“每日之家”(House of the Day)栏目，该栏目在《华尔街 日报》美国版的全球发行量接 近，欧洲和亚洲版本，以及在 线。 如果你想在华欣买房，请 致电084 387 5699或russ@ hothuahin.com, 或电邮www. hothuahinproperty.com

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Bumrungrad Health Briefs Kidney Stones: 7 Important Facts You Need to Know Kidney stones are well known for causing excruciating pain. But pain is just one aspect of this common medical condition. Here is a comprehensive look at seven important facts you need to know about kidney stones.

1. Cases of kidney stones have increased significantly. In the U.S., the prevalence of kidney stones has increased from a rate of about 5% of the population to nearly 10%.

Having a family history of kidney stones increases a person’s risk for getting them.

Men get kidney stones at about twice the rate as women. Infants and children get them, too. Nutrition and lifestyle changes are believed to be the main factors causing more kidney stones.

2. Dehydration encourages stones to form. Kidney stones are hard objects formed from concentrated amounts of salt, calcium and minerals that crystallize in the urine. Without enough liquid to excrete the salt, calcium and minerals out of the body through the urine, the kidney stones will grow in size. A kidney stone may remain in the kidney, where it won’t cause pain, or it can leave the kidney and move down the urinary tract into the ureter.

3. Hydration helps prevent kidney stones, and is a treatment too. Along with healthy nutrition habits, exercise and weight control, staying hydrated by drinking a sufficient volume of water helps prevent kidney stones from forming, and drinking water is often the most effective way to help the body excrete already-formed stones.

4. Look for these symptoms. In general, symptoms become more noticeable as the size of the kidney stone increases. The most common symptoms include: • Severe pain that comes in waves from one or both sides of the lower back • A stomach ache that doesn't resolve itself • Having blood in the urine

• Having frequent urges to urinate but producing very little urine • Nausea, vomiting • Fever, chills • Foul-smelling and/or cloudy urine 5. Without treatment, serious trouble may follow. Leaving the condition untreated can lead to complications such as blood in the urine and various types of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Not receiving proper treatment also puts you at greater risk for developing serious health problems later on, including kidney failure and chronic kidney disease (CKD).

6. Kidney stones tend to recur. Once you experience a first instance of kidney stones, your odds of having a future recurrence rise significantly.

7. There are numerous treatment options. Your doctor can choose from a wide range of kidney stone treatments, up to and including surgical removal.

But the overall approach taken should be conservative. Other treatments can break the stone into pieces, and minimally invasive endoscopy techniques are capable of both locating the stone and then removing it.

If you are uncertain whether your symptoms are serious enough to warrant seeing a doctor, use these two simple guidelines: 1. If you have blood in your urine, see a doctor; 2. If you experience severe pain, see a doctor.

By Dr. Tatpong Chit-ua-aree, Kidney (Nephrology) specialist, Bumrungrad International Hospital

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 internationallycertified 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.

Contact Bumrungrad +66 2066 8888 info@bumrungrad.com www.bumrungrad.com

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LIVING AREA: 610 M 2 LAND AREA: 2,000 M 2 BEDROOMS: 6 BATHROOMS: 7

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Sitting on a very spacious land plot of 2,000 square meters is this large 6 bedroom, 7 bathroom home with 610 square meters of living space. The main part of the home includes a big open plan kitchen with island, dining room and lounge. Multiple sliding glass doors lead to the atrium on one side and the expansive covered terrace on the other. The master suite is also located in this wing with a slider to the expansive covered terrace, a walk in closet and jacuzzi bath.

At one end of the covered terrace is a big outdoor kitchen with a 2 meter BBQ with hot plate and high power gas

ring. Keeping with the big theme, the infinity edge swimming pool is 18 X 6 meters with a jacuzzi and wet deck.

Located on the gardened grounds next to the pool is a two bedroom guest house each with its own ensuite. Maids quarters with kitchen are located in a separate building next to the 2 car carpark.

operating costs and less break downs.  Additionally, they heat the hot water when in use. On the roof are 5.6 Kilowatt worth of solar panels paired with a 10 Kilowatt lithium Ion storage battery. This home screams energy efficiency, right down to the roof tiles that weigh 5 kilo each to keep the heat out and the cool in.

This luxury home was built with energy savings in mind. All windows are double pane glass with argon gas in the middle. Normal for Western countries but rare in Thailand. All air conditioners are Inverter making the AC units quieter with lower

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0.8 Km’s to Beach. Almost New, Built September 2018. Fully furnished, 4 aircons, Both bedrooms en-suite + guest bathroom. Integrated garage Beds: 2 Living area: 171 m2 5,950,000 THB Baths: 3 Land area: 544 m2

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Located in the desirable area of Kho Takiab, 7 K to Hua Hin. Minutes walk to a great beach and minutes to golf by car.

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15 Minutes from Hua Hin Center, Less than 1km from golf course, Large covered terrace, Latest energy saving technology Beds: 3 Baths: 4

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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

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5 Minutes South of Hua Hin Center, Desirable development, Fully Furnished, Large covered Terrace, Pool, Euro Kitchen Beds: 3 Baths: 4

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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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Sensational Large Family & Entertaining Pool Villa For Sale At Hua Hin’s Best Address Located in the highly desirable Palm Hills Golf and Country Club is this former personal home of one of Hua Hin’s best builders. The villa is filled with luxury extras like a private gym outfitted with professional equipment, a spa room that includes a large steam room, sauna, hot tub & cold tub plus a massage table.

Other luxury amenities include a fully outfitted outdoor kitchen plus a large built in BBQ & Grill and over 3 million baht worth of solar panels and lithium batteries with the result being almost zero electrical costs. The main house has an open plan high end kitchen / dining room & lounge as well as a temperature-controlled wine room. Additionally you’ll find the master bedroom and bathroom with walk in closet.

large waterfall. This house comes completely furnished including two 85 inch TV’s, one in the lounge and one in the master bedroom. Also included is a lifetime family membership to the Palm Hills Golf Club and its separate Fitness Club.

Located in the highly desirable Palm Hills Golf and Country Club is this former personal home of one of Hua Hin’s best builders. The villa is filled with luxury extras like a private gym outfitted with professional equipment, a spa room that includes a large steam room, sauna, hot tub & cold tub plus a massage table.

Other luxury amenities include a fully outfitted outdoor kitchen plus a large built in BBQ & Grill and over 3 million baht worth of solar panels and lithium batteries with the result being almost zero electrical costs. The main house has an open plan high end kitchen / dining room & lounge as well as a temperature-controlled wine room. Additionally you’ll find the master

The home features five bedrooms plus maid’s quarters. Two of the bedrooms are separate guest suites off of the oversized 8 X 20 meter swimming pool. Over a million baht was spent on the tropical gardens, ponds and Beds: 6

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The home features five bedrooms plus maid’s quarters. Two of the bedrooms are separate guest suites off of the oversized 8 X 20 meter swimming pool. Over a million baht was spent on the tropical gardens, ponds and large waterfall. This house comes completely furnished including two 85 inch TV’s, one in the lounge and one in the master bedroom. Also included is a lifetime family membership to the Palm Hills Golf Club and its separate Fitness Club.

For those looking for an extremely large estate, the home owner also owns and is selling land plots on both sides of the home with the potential of adding an additional 3 rai (4,800 sqm’s) to the property.

This home was offered at 35,000,000 but has been recently reduced to 29,900,000 for a quick sale and no further discount will be considered.

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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.

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