Hua Hin Today August 2012 by Hua Hin Today

Hua Hin Today Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

HM the Queen Sirikit’s Birthday

Wishing Her Majesty a long life in Happiness and Good Health from the entire Hua Hin Today Team. …The Queen Sirikit story

Volume 9 Issue 10 August 2012

Hua Hin Regatta 2012

Glamour Fashion Hua Hin Triathlon 2012 and Modeling Show

ua Hin Hilton and Hua Hin Event Entertainment presents the first Modeling and Fashion, Music and Dancing show in Hua Hin, themed Havana he 4th International Hua Hin Triathlon Nights, promoted by Hua Hin Today newspaper and The Championship 2012 is coming back on 19 August Hilton Resort & Spa at the Hilton White Lotus Restaurant 2012 at a local fishermen village by the Khao on August 10 from 7 pm onwards Tao beach and at the Khao Tao reservoir, 10 kilometers See more inside….page 20-21... southwards from Hua Hin. ...continued on page 16…

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Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

Hua Hin Today Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

ho says men don’t understand women? We understand them, we listen, unfortunately sometimes it goes into one ear and accidentally falls out the other ear or our interpretation which has scientifically nothing to do with understanding is a bit or a lot different from what is being said or meant. When a woman says No, it is no. When she says Yes it is maybe and when she says maybe it is yes. Not difficult is it? Driving to BKK there are speed traps. A friend borrowed me his sports car which was capable of speeds close to Mach1. I spotted a cop on the road with a camera on the left lane. I decided to point the car to him a little. His face turned white within a fraction of a second and jumped backwards into the Klong, taking the camera with him. As both smelled badly no one believed him that he saw a Porsche doing 285 kmh. Must have been Batman, which reminds of of the terrible news in the US. This shooting and other increasing crime is a result of crime programs and films made in the recent years. No games without shooting, killing, bombs etc. What is happening in Syria you can buy from any android or similar game company. So who gets upset now? Putin is probably watching Tom

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EDITORIAL FOREWORD and Jerry with which it all started which again proofs his reluctance to stop Assad. Make love not war people ! Watching developments closely on the financial chaos in Europe, I wonder where, when and how this is going to end. A lot of retirees are literally cheated as Embassies do not help them to show the income they originally received a retirement visa on. Not realizing that the Euro income was reduced by at least 20% from 50 THB per Euro to 38, Embassies have been approached for help but all on deaf ears. I did not expect any better. They are here for cocktail parties and Bak Wan the local authorities, but HELP? How do you spell it? Also Thai authorities should be a bit more considerate as Thai invoices are still paid in full. With the Bath being as strong as it is, although standing on shifting sands, retirees should be granted lower income levels for a Visa. Watching TV, the commentator got a bit pessimistic with our Eurozone. No reason, we have Baht here anyway, why worry and it is strong. So strong that one day it may swallow our Euro. Well our savings are under pressure but then again we have great capacities managing our money. Greats like Helmuth Kohl, Mitterand and others who sold us out, had figures

manipulated to make others look good in order to enable a United Euro, one currency, now have now worries. The Dutch are sitting on their gebakkene peren and the Germans proclaim “ach du liebe Scheisse”. In France it is whispered “La grande merde est arrive. No worries we have Angela and monsieur Hollande. They will fix. Italians have little worry, they could always go back to Lire and collect millions as before. Europeans bring your money to Thailand, invest in Real estate. If Euro drops, your money will be worth less in Europe so buy assets here. SEA will grow importantly, your assets will grow. Which reminds me. Being a believer but not belonging to any religious organization, I though this was good : Toward the end of the Sunday service, the Minister asked, How many of you have forgiven your enemies?” 80% held up their hands. The Minister then repeated his question. All responded this time, except one man, an avid golfer named Walter Barnes, who attended church only when the weather was bad. “Mr. Barnes, it’s obviously not a good morning for golf. It’s good to see you here today. Are you not willing to forgive your enemies?” “I don’t have any,” he replied gruffly. “Mr. Barnes,

that is very unusual. How old are you?” “Ninety-eight,” he replied. The congregation stood up and clapped their hands. “Oh, Mr. Barnes, would you please come down in front & tell us all how a person can live ninety-eight years & not have an enemy in the world?” The old golfer tottered down the aisle, stopped in front of the pulpit, turned around, faced the congregation, and said simply, “I outlived the bastards.” ……….. Yours truly GMoss

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Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

Hua Hin to Celebrate Queen’s Birthday

Life Story of

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand

er Majesty, Queen regent Sirikit of Thailand was born on August 12, 1932 to the second Prince Chanthaburi and his wife Mom Luang Bua Sanidvongse. While her parents worked at the Royal Siamese Embassy in Washington DC young Sirikit was cared for by her grandparents for the first year of her life. As a child she went to school amid many dangers due to the Second World War in which Bangkok was often attacked from the air. She went to the St Francis Xavier Convent school near the palace and after the war went with her family to Great Britain where her father was appointed ambassador to the Court of St James. In Britain Sirikit learned English, French and the piano, she was able to visit a number of countries and studied music in Paris where she also met her musically inclined husband-to-be who was then studying in Switzerland. A courtship soon developed between the pair. In 1948 the future king was in a car accident that injured his back and cost him an eye but Sirikit was ever at his side to care for him. She moved to a school closer to the Prince to be near him and after a one year engagement the couple were married in 1950. One week later man and wife became King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand but returned to Switzerland after the coronation to continue their education, returning to Thailand in 1952. The handsome young couple were extremely popular with the people and the King greatly loved and trusted his wife. In 1956 when the King, following Thai custom, spent some time as a Buddhist monk he named Sirikit regent of Thailand in his absence, only the second time in Thai history that a consort had

been given the title of regent. Over the years Queen Sirikit has endeared herself ever more to her people who celebrate her birthday as a national holiday and as Thai mother’s day. On the family front she gave her husband three daughters and one son born in 1951, 1952, 1955 and 1957. One of the areas that the Queen has taken a particular interest in is the Muslim minority in southern Thailand which she frequently visits and works to promote peace and cooperation. Her service in this area, as a “quiet diplomat” as she has been called, has been extremely helpful in maintaining peace in the kingdom. Queen Sirikit has also shown herself to be a talented writer, writing a book about her travels in Europe as well as a number of musical compositions. As President of the Thai Red Cross she was of great service during the tsunami disaster and has also taken a special interest in the humanitarian service of Cambodian and Burmese refugees who have fled to Thailand. She has also worked to emphasize and preserve traditional Thai culture and history and keep it alive in new ways for younger generations. A particularly proud achievement she participated in was the production of the massive, epic movie “The Legend of Suriyothai” about the inspiring life of the most famous warrior queen in Thai history. In recent years Queen Sirikit has suffered from several health problems but these have been kept strictly private. Nonetheless, she has been a tower of strength for her husband in his increasingly frail years. She is extremely protective of him and due to his fragile health has had to take on most responsibilities in the palace while always working behind the scenes in deference to her revered husband and king. Her years of service and her loving kindness toward her husband, His Majesty King Bhumibol, have been outstanding and prove her totally worthy of the immense regard in which she is held by the Thai people. Long live our Queen.

ua Hin city is going to celebrate the 80th birthday anniversary of HRH Queen Sirikit on 12 August 2012. According to the District Chief of Hua Hin Mr. Pornchai Thomkrachang, 12 August marks the Queen’s birthday and the National Mother’s Day of Thailand as the Queen’s untiring contribution to the country is exceptional and overwhelming to all Thai people. Consequently, public and private organizations organize an event to celebrate this auspicious occasion all over the country every year. In terms of the Queen’s birthday celebration in Hua Hin, this year’s event will be divided into 3 sessions. The morning session, from 6.30 a.m. to 8 a.m., allows everyone in Hua Hin to offer alms to Buddhist monks on Dechanuchit Road (in front of Hua Hin Municipal School). Then, from 8.45 a.m. to 7 p.m., there is a ceremony of presenting royal tributes to the Queen at the exit of Klai Kangwon Royal Palace. Finally, from 5 p.m. onwards, a candle-lit ceremony of expressing gratitude to Her Majesty will be held at 19-Rai Queen Sirikit Memorial Park. On this occasion, the Hua Hin Municipality kindly asks local people and

visitors to attend the event together and decorate their house and building with a national Thai flag or a flag with the royal emblem to honor Her Majesty.

เชิญชวนชาวหัวหินพร้อมใจร่วมงานวันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าพระบรมราชินนี าถ “12 สงหาพระบรมราชินนี าถ”

นายพรชัย ถมกระจ่าง นายอ�ำเภอหัวหิน กล่าวว่า วันที ่ 12 สิงหาคม ของทุกปีถอื ว่าเป็นวันส�ำคัญของประชาชนของ ประชาชนชาวไทย เนือ่ งจากเป็นวันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา ของสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิรกิ ติ ิ์ พระบรมราชินนี าถ เป็นวันพระสมภพ และถือเป็นวันแม่แห่งชาติดว้ ย ทีส่ ำ� คัญของพระองค์ทรงมีพระมหากรุณาธิคณ ุ ต่อพสกนิกรชาวไทย อย่างหาทีเ่ ปรียบมิได้ รวม ถึงพระกรณียกิจทีพ่ ระองค์ทรงทุม่ เทพระวรกายท�ำเพือ่ ชาวไทยตลอดมา ดังนัน้ เมือ่ ถึงวันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาฯ หน่อยงานภาค รัฐ ภาคเอกชน ตลอดจนทุกหน่วยงาน ก็จะพร้อมใจกันจัดงานเฉลิมฉลอง ส่วนอ�ำเภอหัวหินก็ได้จัดงานพิธีวันเฉลิม พระชนมพรรษาสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิรกิ ติ พิ์ ระบรมราชินนี าถ “12 สิงหาพระบรมราชินนี าถ ประจ�ำปี 2555” โดยจัดขึน้ ในวัน ที ่ 12 สิงหาคม พ.ศ. 2555 เพือ่ ให้ประชาชน หน่วยงานทุกหน่วยงานในเขตอ�ำเภอหัวหินได้รว่ มแสดงออกถึงความจงรักภักดีที่ มีตอ่ พระองค์ทา่ น เป็นการถวายพระพรเฉลิมฉลองเนือ่ งในวันพระราชสมภพ และเป็นการเทิดพระเกียรติพระองค์ทา่ น ซึง่ จัด กิจกรรม 3 ช่วงเวลาด้วยกัน ในช่วงเช้า ตัง้ แต่เวลา 06.30 น. – 08.00 น. จะเป็นพิธที ำ� บุญตักบาตรถวายเป็นพระราช กุศล ณ บริเวณถนนเดชานุชติ (ด้านหน้าโรงเรียนเทศบาลบ้านหัวหิน) จากนัน้ เวลา 08.45 น.– 19.00 น. จะเป็นพิธถี วาย เครือ่ งราชสักการะแด่สมเด็จ พระนางเจ้าพระบรมราชินนี าถ เนือ่ งในโอกาสวันเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษา 12 สิงหาคม 2555 ณ ประตูเสด็จด้านนอก (วังไกลกังวล) และในช่วงเย็นตัง้ แต่เวลา 17.00 น. เป็นต้นไป จะเป็นพิธถี วายพานพุม่ เครือ่ งราชสักกา ระ ณ บริเวณสวนหลวงราชิน ี พืน้ ที ่ 19 ไร่ จึงขอเชิญชวนประชาชน หน่วยงานทุกหน่วยงาน ตลอดจนนักท่องเทีย่ วร่วมถวาย พระพรเฉลิมฉลอง และขอให้ประชาชนพร้อมใจกันประดับธงชาติไทย และธงตราสัญลักษณ์ประจ�ำพระองค์ตามอาคารบ้าน เรือน เพือ่ เป็นการเทิดพระเกียรติแด่พระองค์ทา่ นทีท่ รงมีพระมหากรุณาธิคณ ุ ต่อปวงชนชาวไทยอย่างทีส่ ดุ มิได้

Rotary Hua Hin Welcomes

New Chairman and Board Members

he Rotary Hua Hin has lately welcomed a new chairman and board members for 2012 and 2013 with new social campaigns to improve the beachfront city. According to the new chairman Mr. Panithan Maneethong, a celebration for the new chairman and 15 newly elected board members was already held. This event also bid farewell to the former chairman Mr. Kamthorn Pranthanachai whose dedication contributed to better social condition in Hua Hin. Mr. Panithan added that he would continue social works under the Rotary’s policy. Recent contributions carried out by the Rotary that are well-known among local people in Hua Hin include building roadside pavillions, installing drinking water tanks at schools, building public libraries, providing eyeglasses to the poor, providing students with bicycles, giving vaccine against polio to students, reforestation to honor His Majesty the King and cooperation with governmental agencies for cultural events in Hua Hin. The Rotary Hua Hin also launched many

clubs for local students and foreigners in the city to encourage them to take part in social works. Mr. Panithan said that, although the position of chairmanship lasted for one year, he was strongly determined to continue the past work and create new ones according to the Rotary’s policy. Besides, the Rotary is now seeking people from governmental and private organizations whose contribution and work are worth an honor. In this year, Mr. Bunthawee Bunhai, an English teacher from Hua Hin Municipal School, and Mr. Khongsak Thiengtham, a veterinarian of Hua Hin Animal Hospital, were awarded honorary plaques for distinguished work on English teaching and giving outstanding lectures at Kasetsart University, Hua Hin, respectively. Now, the Rotary Hua Hin reaches 25 years old and already has 24 chairmen. As the latest chairman, Mr. Panithan said he would do his best to help both public and private organizations work on social activities following the Rotary’s motto that considers social services the top priority. By Chamnan

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Hua Hin to Celebrate Annual Buddhist Lent T

he Hua Hin Municipality will organize the Annual Budhist Lent Festival again this year to mark the 3-month period of the rainsretreat by Buddhist monks, said Mr. Natthaphol Wannaphuti, the Permanent Secretary of Hua Hin Municipality. The event will take place at Phon Kingphet Memorial Park in Hua Hin from 31 July to 1 August 2012. On 31 July, there will be a candle molding ceremony and music performances from 5 – 8.30 p.m. and on 1 August, there will be a candle procession ceremony starting at 8 a.m. onwards. All the candles made from the ceremony will be provided to temples in Hua Hin municipal areas. As the Buddhist Lent falls on 3 August this year, all Buddhist temples in Hua Hin will hold a Buddhist Lent

ceremony to mark the rains-retreat on that day. For the duration of Buddhist Lent or Khao Phansa in Thai, Buddhist monks remain inside monasteries and temple grounds. In some monasteries, they dedicate the time to intensive meditation. Some Buddhist lay people choose to observe the period by adopting more ascetic practices, such as giving up meat, alcohol, or smoking. In Thailand, besides making merit at temple and observe Buddhist precepts, Thai people hold a candle molding and a candle procession ceremony. Following Buddhist beliefs, offering candles to Buddhist monks will make ones intelligent.

Cultural Performance at Cicada Hua Hin

icada Hua Hin, in collaboration with Sasi Theater, will organize a cultural performance featuring local tradition of 4 regions in Thailand. The show, taking place at 8 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, will promote Thainess for foreign visitors in Hua Hin. Highlights of the cultural performance consist of “Sawasdi Loei”, a northern region show, “Songkran Legend”, a central region show, “Muan Chuen On Son”, a northeastern region show and “Oh Oh Our Southern Home”, a southern region show. Each of the performances will relate local lifestyle and tradition of the people of all Thai regions with their unique identity. All the shows will be performed by staff of Cicada Hua Hin and Sasi Theater. They will perform along with the background voice the same as the Broadway actors do so that audiences enjoy authentic theatrical experience. One of many outdoor performances at Cicada Hua Hin, the cultural show aims to cherish tradition and culture of Thailand and promote it to foreigners. Besides the show, visitors can enjoy buying handmade products and eating

Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

เทศบาลเมืองหัวหินจัดงานวันเข้าพรรษา ประจ�ำปี 2555

นายณัฐพล วรรธนะภูติ ปลัดเทศบาลเมืองหัวหิน เปิดเผยว่า ขณะนีท้ างเทศบาลเมืองหัวหินก�ำลังจัดงานประเพณีแห่ เทียนพรรษา ซึง่ ถือว่าเป็นงานประจ�ำปีทที่ างเทศบาลจัดขึน้ เป็นประจ�ำทุกปี ส�ำหรับวันเข้าพรรษาเป็นวันส�ำคัญในพุทธศาสนาวัน หนึง่ ทีพ่ ระสงฆ์อธิฐานว่าจะพักประจ�ำอยู่ ณ ทีใ่ ดทีห่ นึง่ ตลอดช่วงฤดูฝนมีกำ� หนดระยะเวลา 3 เดือน ตามทีพ่ ระธรรมวินยั บัญญัติ ไว้ โดยไม่ไปค้างแรมทีอ่ นื่ ซึง่ ในปีนวี้ นั เข้าพรรษาตรงกับวันที่ 3 สิงหาคม 2555 และเมือ่ ถึงช่วงเข้าพรรษาประชาชนชาวพุทธก็จะ ถือว่าเป็นโอกาสอันดีทจี่ ะได้ทำ� บุญรักษาศีล ช�ำระจิตใจให้ผอ่ งใส ก่อนวันเข้าพรรษา เมือ่ ถึงวันเข้าพรรษาก็จะพากันไปร่วมท�ำบุญ ฟังเทศน์ รักษาศีล ฟังธรรมกันทีว่ ดั ทีส่ ำ� คัญในวันเข้าพรรษาก็จะมีประเพณีหล่อเทียนพรรษา ซึง่ เป็นประเพณีทกี่ ระท�ำกันมา ตัง้ แต่โบราณกาล เพราะในช่วงเข้าพรรษาพระภิกษุสงฆ์จะต้องมีการสวดมนต์ทำ� วัตรทุกเช้า-เย็น จึงพร้อมใจกันหล่อเทียนพรรษา ส�ำหรับพระภิกษุสงฆ์จดุ เป็นการกุศลทาน นอกจากนีย้ งั มีความเชือ่ ว่าถ้าประชาชนน�ำเทียนไปถวายพระภิกษุจะท�ำให้ตนเองมีความ เฉลียวฉลาดมีไหวพริบปฏิภาณประดุจขีผ้ งึ้ ทีใ่ ช้ทำ� เทียนทีไ่ ด้จากรังผึง้ ส�ำนักงานเทศบาลเมืองหัวหินจึงจัดงานประเพณีแห่เทียน พรรษาขึน้ ระหว่างวันที่ 31 ก.ค. 55 – 1 ส.ค. 55 ณ บริเวณสวนสาธารณะโผน กิง่ เพชร เพือ่ ให้ประชาชนได้สบื ทอดพระพุทธ ศาสนา ด�ำรงรักษาขนบธรรมเนียมประเพณีอนั ดีงามของชาติไว้ เป็นการเปิด โอกาสให้ประชาชนได้ประกอบกิจกรรมทางศาสนาร่วมกัน และร่วมรณรงค์งด เหล้าในวันเข้าพรรษา ในวันที่ 31 ก.ค.55 จะมีพธิ .ี หล่อทียนพรรษาการแสดง ดนตรีมหรสพสมโภชเทียนพรรษา ตัง่ แต่เวลา 17.00-20.30 น. และในวันที่ 1 ส.ค.55จะมีขบวนแห่เทียนพรรษาเริม่ ตัง้ แต่เวลา 08.00น. เป็นต้นไปทีส่ ำ� คัญ ในปีนจี้ ะมีการประกวดขบวนแห่ดว้ ย จากนัน้ ก็จะน�ำเทียนพรรษาไปถวายยังวัด ต่างๆในเขตอ�ำเภอหัวหิน ส่วนในวันที่ 3 ส.ค.55 วัดทุกวัดในเขตอ�ำเภอหัวหิน ก็จะมีพธิ วี นั เข้าพรรษาพือ่ ให้ ประชาชนได้รว่ มท�ำกิจรรมวันเข้าพรรษา จึงขอเชิญ ชวนประชาชนชาวหัวหินตลอดจนนักท่องเทีย่ วร่วมพิธวี นั เข้าพรรษาร่วมสืบทอด วัฒนะธรรมไทยไว้ให้ลกู หลานสืบต่อไป

การแสดงศิลปะวัฒนธรรมไทย 4 ภาคทีซ่ เิ คดาร์ฯ หัวหิน

ชิเคดาร์ มาร์เก็ต หัวหินร่วมกับศศิ เธียเตอร์ จัดการแสดงศิลปะวัฒนธรรมไทย 4 ภาคโชว์ชดุ ร่วม สมัยกับประเพณี เก่าแก่ทเี่ ป็นอัตลักษฌ์ตวั ตนของÅไทยสูส่ ายตานักท่องเทีย่ วชาวต่างชาติทมี่ าเยือนเมืองหัวหินรับ”ไฮซีซ่ นั่ ”ขณะนีท้ างซิเคดาร์ และ ศศิฯ ได้รว่ มกันจัดท�ำตัวละครเวทีกลางแจ้งขึน้ มาโดยน�ำเอาศิลปะวัฒนธรรมไทยเก่าแก่ 4 ภาคประกอบภาคเหนือในตอน”สวัสดี จังหวัดเลย” ภาคอีสานในตอนม่วยซืน่ ออนซอน ภาคกลางในตอน”ต�ำนานมหาสงกรานต์” และภาคใต้ในตอน”ปักษ์ใต้บา้ นเรา ซึง่ การแสดงแต่ละภาคนัน้ ก็จะน�ำเอารูปแบบต�ำนานความเป็นจริงของวิรปู แบบต�ำนานความเป็นจริงของวิถชี วี ติ วัฒนธรรมไทยเก่า delicious food the Cicada Hua Hin has to แก่ 4 ภาคประกอบภาคเหนือในตอน “สวัสดีจงั หวัดเลย” ภาคอีสานในตอน “ม่วนชืน่ ออนชอน” ภาคกลางในตอน “ต�ำนาน offer.For more information of this event and มหาสงกรานต์” และภาคใต้ในตอน “โอ่โอปักษ์ใต้บา้ นเรา” ซึง่ การแสดงแต่ละภาคนัน้ ก็จะน�ำเอารูปแบบต�ำนานความเป็นจริงของ other activities at Cicada Hua Hin, please ชีวติ วัฒนธรรมประเพณี ฯลฯ เป็น “ไอโด” แกนกลางจากนัน้ ก็จะมีการผูกร้อยห้อยติดอัตลักษณ์ตวั ตนของคนแต่ละภาคทีผ่ สม contact tel. 081 880 4004. ผสานศิลปะการแสดงในท่าทีแบบใหม่ๆ ใส่เข้าไปในเนือ้ เรือ่ ง ส่วนการแสดงแต่ละ ชุดนั้นก็จะใช้ตัวแสดงซึ่งเป็นพนักงาน แต่ละแผนกของทางซิเคดาร์ฯและศศิฯ เองโดยใช้ระบบการพากษ์ การพูด ในรูป แบบของเสียงบรรยายจากนัน้ ตัวผูแ้ สดง แต่ละบทก็จะมีการออกท่าทางเพื่อให้ สอดคล้องให้กบั ความเป็นจริงเหมือนๆ กับละครบอร์ดเวหรือละครโรงใหญ่ในก ทม. ซึง่ แต่ละชุดนัน้ องค์ประกอบหลักก็ คือ การแต่งกาย ฉาก ตัวบุคคล ฯลฯ จะ ต้องตรงกับรูปแบบในความเป็นจริงของ ประเพณีวฒ ั นธรรมนัน้ ๆของแต่ละภาค ทัง้ นีก้ เ็ พือ่ ให้สอดคล้องกับความเป็นจริง แล้วน�ำสูใ่ นรูปแบบของการแสดงทัง้ นีก้ ็ เพือ่ ให้ผมู้ ารับชมได้มอี ารมณ์รว่ มไปกับ การแสดงด้วย กิจกรรมทีท่ างซิเคดาร์จดั ขึน้ ในครัง้ นีเ้ ป็นการร่วมสืบสานประเพณีวฒ ั นธรรมไทยทีจ่ ะต้องร่วมกันรักษาไว้รว่ มถึง ถ่ายทอดให้ชาวต่างประเทศได้รบั ทราบถึงประเพณีวฒ ั นธรรมอันดีงามของไทยรวมทัง้ เป็นการส่งเสริมการท่องเทีย่ วให้กบั อ�ำเภอ หัวหินอีกด้วย นอกจากการแสดงต่างๆแล้วทางซิเคดาร์ยงั ได้นำ� เอาสินค้าแฮนล์เมด ทัง้ หัตถกรรม ศิลปกรรม อาหารการกิน ฯลฯ ส�ำหรับผูท้ สี่ นใจสามารถไปเทีย่ วและชมการแสดงได้ทกุ วันศุกร์-เสาร์ อาทิตย์ ตัง่ แต่เวลา 20.00 น. เป็นต้นไป และนอกจากนี้ ยังมีการจัดกิจกรรมต่างๆทีจ่ ดั ขึน้ ตลอดไปจนถึงช่วงไฮซัน่ จึงขอเชิญชวนนักท่องเทีย่ วทัง้ ชาวไทยและชาวต่างประเทศรวมทัง้ ผู้ ประกอบการต่างๆร่วมชมความสวยงามของตลาดนัดกลางคืนซิเคด้า มาร์เก็ต ได้ สามารถสอบถามรายละเอียดเพิม่ เติมได้ที่ 081-8804004

1st Muek Daddeaw and Fresh Seafood Festival in Pranburi

he 1st Muek Daddeaw (Dried Squid) and Fresh Seafood Festival is taking place between 11 -12 August 2012 from 3 p.m. to midnight at Paak Nam Pranburi. One of the most famous districts of Prachuap Khirikhan, Pranburi boasts stretching white sandy beaches and delicious fresh seafoods, especially dried squid, known locally in Thai as Muek Daddeaw. To make it and other local products more famous for tourists and promote tourism of the area, the District Administration Office of Paak Nam Pranburi is organizing this event. Highlights of the 1st Muek Daddeaw and Fresh Seafood Festival include contests of squid catching and making of seafood papaya spicy salad as well as selling of local products. To please music lovers, a concert of a Bossa Nova female singer Lula and a pop jazz band Soulda will be held. For more information on this event, please contact the District Administration Office of Paak Nam Pranburi at tel. 032 630 777 or the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s Prachuap Khirikhan Office at tel. 032 513 885.

Hua Hin Today

งานเทศกาลกินหมึกแดดเดียวและอาหารทะเล ครัง้ ที่ 1

อ�ำเภอปราณบุรเี ป็นอ�ำเภอทีม่ ชี อื่ เสียงอีกอ�ำเภอหนึง่ ของจังหวัดประจวบคีรขี นั ธ์เพราะถ้าเกล่าวถึงอ�ำเภอปราณ บุรหี ลายๆคนต้องนึกภึงปากน�ำ้ ปราณบุร ี ซึง่ มีชายหาดทีท่ อดยาวและมีอาหารทีข่ นึ้ ชือ่ จนนักท่องเทีย่ วทีม่ าเยีย่ มเยือนพลาด ไม่ได้กค็ อื “หมึกแดดเดียว” ทางองค์การบริหารส่วนต�ำบลปากน�ำ้ ปราณจึงจัดงาน “เทศกาลกินหมึกแดดเดียวและอาหาร ทะเล ครัง้ ที่ 1 ขึน้ เพือ่ เป็นการประชาสัมพันธ์หมึกแดดเดียวรวมถึงผลิตภัณฑ์ตา่ งๆ ซึง่ เป็นของดีของปราณบุรใี ห้เป็นที่ รู้จักมากยิ่งขี้น ทั้งยังเป็นการสนับสนุนกิจกรรมการท่องเที่ยวอีกด้วย ดดยจะจัดงานขึ้นในระหว่างวันที่ 11 -12 สิงหาคม ตั้งแต่เวลา 15.00 -24.00น. ณ ปากน�้ำ ปราณบุรี ส่วนกิจกรรมภายในงานจะมีการแข่งขันตก หมึก กานแข่งขันต�ำส้มต�ำทะเล ชิมเมนูเด็ด “หมึกแดด เดียว” การจ�ำหน่ายสินค้าพืน้ เมือง ชมการแสดงและฟัง ดนตรีสไตล์ Bozza จากศิลปิน Lula และสไตล์ Pop Jazz จากศิลปิน Soulda Band จึงขอเชิญชวนประชาชนต ลอดจนนักท่องเทีย่ วทัง้ ชาวไทยและชาวต่างประเทศร่วมงาน เทศกาล “กินหมึกแดดเดียวและอาหารทะเลสด “ในครัง้ นี้ สามารถสอบถามรายละเอียดเพิม่ เติมได้ที่ องค์การบริหาร ส่วนต�ำบลปากน�ำ ้ 032-630777 หรือ การท่องเทีย่ วแห่ง ประเทศไทย ส�ำนักงานประจวบคีรขี นั ธ์ 032 - 513885

Hua Hin Today Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

In The City

Emergency Drill for Sea Victims Assistance

V Villas Hua Hin Welcomes

H.E. Mr. Mohammed Ali Al-Osaimi, Plenipotentiary Ambassador of United Arab Emirates to Ukraine

The Director of Disaster Prevention Area 4 Bureau in Prachuap Khirikhan, along with Prachuap Commander in Chief Pol. Maj. Gen. Wichien Tantawiriya and staff of governmental offices in Hua Hin municipal areas, practiced an emergency drill to help sea victims. The activity was organized by Hyatt Regency V Villas Hua Hin managed by Accor, led by Resident Manager, Hotel. Khun Chainarong Pipitweeranund (far right), recently welcomed Mr. H.E. Mohammed Ali Al-Osaimi, Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Ukraine, together with his family, for a private stay in the hotel’s luxurious Pool Villa Suite.

Green Gallery Hua Hin “Art On The Way”

Thailand’s Best Sommelier Competition 2012

Hua Hin Today

Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

Congratulation To The New Mayor Of Hua Hin

Jacques Mury, General Manager of Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin recently led his management team to congratulate Nopporn Wutthikul, on the occasion of his appointment as the new Mayor of Hua Hin at Hua Hin Municipality. Photo shows: (From left) K. Naruemol Thierkarochanakul – Public Relations Manager, K. Vasint Chotirawi – Financial Controller, Mr. Mury, K. Nopporn, Mr. Christoph Albrecht – Resident Manager, K. Napatch Sueacharoen – Director of Human Resources, K. Chatchawal Ngorgngern – Chief Engineer and K. Pennapa Kerdparn – Secretary to Financial Controller.

Banyan The Resort, Hua Hin receives “Certificate of Excellence 2012” by the world’s leading travel review website, Trip Advisor

Banyan The Resort’s General Manager, Richard Mehr commented. “It is a great achievement for all The Banyan team and it is with great pride we welcome this Award given by TRIP

The new mayor of Hua Hin Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul, along with his secretary Mr. Apichat Chaisri, gave a flower bouquet to congratulate the General Manager of Green Gallery Hotel Hua Hin Mr. Rangsan Panyapanich on the occasion of the opening of “Art On The Way” at Green Gallery Hua Hin for the wake of Christoph Albrecht, Resident Manager of Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, together with Paul Orny, Director of the high tourist season in Hua Hin. Food & Beverage recently congratulated Panya Nabchid, Bar Captain of Palm Restaurant, for his achievement to be part of Thailand’s Top 15 Best Sommeliers. The fifth ‘Thailand’s Best Sommelier’ competition was unlike other Sommelier competitions, Thailand Best Sommelier Competition is a fourlevel exam. This year, 117 contestants from top hotels and restaurants around the country entered the first round of the competition. Photo shows: (From left) Mr. Albrecht, Khun Panya, Mr. Orny and Mr. Albert Jan Van Beusekom, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at the hotel’s Elephant Bar.

New Hua Hin Mayor

V Villas Hua Hin Welcomes Yoo Ah In, A Korean Superstar On 24 July 2012, the new Mayor of Hua Hin Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul chaired the 3rd general meeting of Hua Hin Municipality of 2012 with the Deputy Hua Hin Mayor, executive staff and members of Hua Hin Municipal Council. This is the first official meeting that the new Mayor attended after accepting the post. He also announced his administrative policy to all particpants at the meeting, too.

Congratulations to Miss Suntaree Kumpha, Director

Cape Nidhra welcomes British travel agents

TAT London Trade Marketing Manager Chris Lee (right) and UK travel agents were welcomed by Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin GM Christian Roeschli (3rd right) and Kasemkij Hotels Director of Sales Siranee Rojanavanichakorn (left) during a fam trip to the hotel recently.

ADVISOR, the world’s leading travel review website. Since the past 5-years, online reviews posted by guests have become an essential part of a hotel’s success, a weapon that can either propel you to the summit or send you to hell. Today, we cannot afford ignoring what customers say about us and our services to the rest of the world…! Mehr adds: It’s a tourist TOOL and a very powerful one! People around the world use TRIP ADVISOR to evaluate a hotel before they choose to stay with this hotel or even work for this hotel, at least you know beforehand what to expect. For us hoteliers, TRIP ADVISOR is an important SALES tool. I am extremely proud of my team, not only is this a testimonial of our high standards in operations but, also opens new digital marketing opportunities for Banyan The Resort Hua Hin and our sister property, Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin, Thailand. This is our second certificate of EXCELLENCE this year. The first was the Award of BEST RESTAURANT IN THAILAND 2012 given by Thailand Tattler Magazine. We are grateful to all our guests, thank you for giving us the privilege to serve you.

of The Language & Culture Training Centre (TLC). On July 21, st 2012 Mr. Agasya Bharat Jankipersadsing, a student at TLC

V Villas Hua Hin managed by Accor led by Mr. Chainarong Pipitweeranund (the right in the picture), Resident Manager of V Villas Hua Hin - V Villas Hua Hin, recently gave warm welcome to Mr. Yoo Ah In, the award-winning “Best New Actor” by the 8th Pusan Film Critics’ Awards in 2007, the 3rd Pyungtaek Pierson Film Festival in 2007 and the 11th Director’s Cut Film Awards in 2008. This very famous Korean actor started in the hit series Strongest Chil-Woo, The Man Who Can’t Get Married, Sungkyunkwan Scandal, Fashion King and many more. Mr. Yoo Ah In visited and stayed at V Villas Hua Hin for his private stay in the hotel’s luxurious Presidential Beachfront Pool Villa Suite.

received the bronze medal for a speech on the topic : ”ASEAN steps forward to become one”. The event was arranged by The Office of the Private Education Commission in cooperation with Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, Bangkok. TLC had the honor of participating in the project.

Hua Hin Today Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

Hua Hin Today

Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

Hua Hin Today

Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

Volume 9 Issue 10 August 2012

Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas HuaHin

Becomes a member of The Leading Hotels of the World C

entara Grand Beach Resort & Villas HuaHin, which began life in 1923 as the Railway Hotel and was Thailand’s first resort hotel, has become a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. The hotel, which stands on 16 hectares of beachfront land amongst topiary gardens that are one of the local landmarks, was acquired in 1985 by Central Group who have over the years extended and upgraded the property with every sensitivity towards its original elegance. Thirayuth Chirathivat, Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts, says that this is a moment of great pride for the company. “This beautiful heritage hotel is part of Thailand’s history, having been built when the railway line was laid between Bangkok and Malaysia,” he says. “The railway allowed Hua Hin to become Thailand’s first beachside resort, and the Railway Hotel played a significant role in all of that.” “Centara’s own involvement with the property goes back almost thirty years, and we have always treated the hotel with great love and respect. It represents a different era but is as relevant today as it always has been.” he Leading Hotels of the World Ltd is the largest luxury hospitality organisation in the world, representing over 430 of the finest hotels, resorts and spas in more than 80 countries. Its mission is to curate and champion an exclusive collection of independent properties, including grand

palaces and intimate city hideaways, luxury tent enclaves and expansive self-contained resorts. equirements for becoming a member stipulate that a hotel must meet exacting standards of excellence in all areas affecting guest comfort, convenience and wellbeing. The organisation does not solicit new members; hotels must apply for inclusion. Upon successful completion of a rigorous application and inspection process, only the most eminent hotels are accepted for admission. “It is a great honour to have been selected as a member,” says Jacques Mury, General Manager of Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin. “We completed a total renovation of the hotel at the end of last year, and everything we did was designed to respect and enhance the qualities that have made this one of the classic hotels of Asia.” “Everyone here at the hotel is tremendously proud.” Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin …continued on page 37…

DD Property Announces First Property Showcase in Bangkok

eading Thai developers join premiere event L to highlight properties in HuaHin, Pattaya and Bangkok

DDproperty.com, Thailand’s leadingproperty site and part of the PropertyGuru Group, Asia’s leading property Portal group, hasannounced it is to hold itsfirst DDproperty showcase at Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 from August 2nd – 8th2012. The event will host a diverse selection of property developers including CharnIssara, Grande Asset, CMC, NC Group, TC Green, My Resort, Q House and many more. The event will enable buyers to review a range of properties from Bangkok, HuaHin and Pattaya in one convenient place. During the show DDproperty will give away two NewiPads for visitor who register and join activities at DDproperty Booths. There will be daily giveaways for those who attend activities in the property show. Visitors to the show have up to four chances to win the NewiPadand can collect lucky draw coupons for redemption at the event by joining the activities at DDproperty Booth during the event for the following activities: Pre-registering for the DDproperty showcaseonline at www.ddproperty.com/events-dps - Completing event survey form - Downloading the iPhone application - Subscribing to the DDproperty newsletter The DDproperty.com showcase is the property website’s exhibition in Thailand and complements the recent additions to the portal’s services that are changing the way people buy, sell and rent property in Thailand.DDproperty’s iPhone application was launched in April this year while an English-language version of its website was added. About DDproperty.com : is the leading Thailand Property website - the best place to start your real estate search

whether you are an investor, buying for own use, or looking for a place to rent. In DDproperty, you can find thousands of properties for sale and rent with detailed information about each property, including maps and photos. We bring you the most comprehensive selection in the market - the most popular condominiums, houses and commercial property. If you need additional help in your housing hunt, you can also consult our preferred real estate agents using Ask Guru - or if you a looking for a specialized agent, you can search our Agent Directory. Thailand has a dynamic property market and we bring you the most complete and up-to-date for sale listings to help you make your investment decision. Prospective Property investors should also consult our property information resources, market news and historic transaction prices. For further press information or pictures please contact: ChanidapaPanyaphonseree Spark Communications Tel: 02 653 2717-9 Email: june@spark.co.th

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Amari Hua Hin, Opening Asian Property Development to launch ten more projects 1 August 2012 - Inspired holidays

t has been reported by The Nation that in the pursuit of its full-year presale target of THB20 billion(US$633.6 million), Asian Property Development is planning to launch ten new residential projects worth a combined THB11.62 billion (US$368 million) in the second half of the year. The development company has announced that two of the ventures will be detached-house projects worth a total of THB2.1 billion (US$66.5 million), six will be townhouse projects costing THB6.63 billion(US$210 million), and two will be condominiums worth THB2.89 billion (US$91.5 million).

According to chief marketing officer Vittakarn Chandavimol, these developments come as a part of a business plan to launch seventeen projects this year at a cost of THB20.3 billion (US$643.12 million). In the first six months of the year, the company launched seven projects worth around THB8.68 billion (US$275 million).Of the new condominium projects planned for the second half of the year, the first to be launched is Aspire Sathorn-Taksin, worth THB890 million (US$28.19 million). The property comprises 546 units, each starting at THB1.5 million (US$47,521). Since 2010, this marks the seventh Aspire condominium project launched. The other six are located

on Ngarmwongwan, Srinakarin, Rama IV, Rama IX, Rattanathibet, and Sukhumvit 48.According to Vittakarn, the demand for condominiums priced between THB 1 million and THB 3 million (US$31,681 – 95,043) was growing strongly. According to the company’s research, of the properties for sale in Greater Bangkok in the first quarter of the year, 12,907 of the 20,343 condominium units on the market (roughly 63 percent), fell into that price range.In the meantime, since introducing the project last month, Asian Property Development has sold 70 percent of the 540 Aspire units on Rattanathibet at a starting price of THB 1.2 million (US$38,000).In light of the demand for condos that fall into the aforementioned price range, the company launched a new marketing campaign, Aspiring Heights by AP, at Centralworld, which ran last weekend. Any buyers who booked condominiums at the event are were eligible for discounts on the units up to THB100,000 (US$3,168), as well as paying zero interest for the first six months of their mortgage. The company targeted sales of THB700 million (US$22.17 million) from the event.

Tulip Group Announce Interior Design Teams for Centara Grand Resort and Spa Jomtien

ulip Group award interior design contracts to two of Thailand’s most exclusive interior design companies Luxury Property Developer Tulip Group recently announced that August Design and P49 “Deesign” have been awarded contracts for their luxurious mixed used project in Na Jomtien. Tulip Group will build two towers for luxury condominiums which will be branded as Centara Grand Residence Pattaya, and a third tower for a 5 star luxury hotel named Centara Grand Resort and Spa Jomtien. Located in Na Jomtien the 19 Rai beachfront site with a, 150m beach frontage will offer the latest in stunning architecture design, with the towers being originally designed by world class architects HB design from Singapore. The entire project will include over 18000 SQM of landscaping, swimming pools, Restaurants and numerous other world class facilities, and the entire project will be managed by Centara Hotels and resorts on completion.“We are delighted to be working with two such prestigious and well known design companies, both have worked with Centara Hotels and Resorts before, and both have an impressive track record and customer portfolio” said Tulip Group Vice President Jason Payne. August Design Consultant is a full service interior design company and is headed by Pongthep Sagulku and his associates. All staff arefully accredited interior designers with vast experience in all styles of design work.“The company philosophy is quite simple and straight forward. We always aim to design spaces and things according to the appropriated architectural context, requirement, budget without any preconception in mind and if possible, we try to keep our design as simple as possible so that they always have a certain aspect, durability and timeless, and above all, we do believe in quality rather than quantity” said Khun Pongthep

Current clientele include the hospitality management such as Starwood, Marriot, Hilton, Accor, Ascott, Anantara. P49 Deesign specializes in working with the very best hotels and resorts, both in Thailand and throughout the world, in-fact 80 per cent of its projects are located outside Thailand. Clients include top hotel chains such as InterContinental, Six Senses and Four Seasons. P49 Deesign is Thailand’s foremost interior design practice. Founded by Vipavadee “Pao” Patpongpibul in 1979, the company is unique, with unparalled experience in Hotels, Resorts, Spas, and the Corporate and Banking sectors. Construction will commence in the last quarter 2012 and completion is scheduled for 2015 : Invalid Domain Name

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ophisticated comfort and exclusive service await you at Amari Hua Hin. Situated near the glittering Gulf of Thailand, the resort offers thoughtful accommodation in an idyllic garden setting. Just two and a half hours drive from Bangkok, Hua Hin has long been a magnet for Thai and foreign holiday makers. Amari Hua Hin’s contemporary architecture models itself on the rhythm of the waves and stands amid the lush landscaping of tropical gardens. Guests can choose from a range of accommodation options each with first-class facilities and stylish interiors. Whether you are seeking a weekend getaway, a romantic holiday or planning a wedding, or business meeting, Amari Hua Hin provides

the perfect blend of convenience, style and comfort for your stay in this charming seaside town. Keep up the beat Discover the rhythms of Thailand’s royal seaside getaway at Amari Hua Hin. Begin your day with a spa treatment at Breeze Spa and enjoy the best of modern and ancient therapies. Stay in shape at the fully equipped fitness centre, or swim a few laps in the outdoor pool. Spend the afternoon lounging by the sea, then experience an evening of wining and dining at one of the tantalising restaurants. Define your seaside holiday, indulge in all we have to offer, and experience your own perfect retreat at Amari Hua Hin. For more information http://www.amari.com/huahin/

Bangkok’s top developers ‘dominate the market’

rices of luxury apartments in Bangkok have hit a record high. According to the latest market report from property consultants, CBRE significant price influxes have been witnessed at the top end of the capital’s condominium market. Reason being, a lack of availability of two and three bedroom properties on the Bangkok market. Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, managing director of CBRE Thailand said: “Generally the best performing projects have been those closest to transit stations. In some areas the one bedroom sector is going to come under pressure from developers unsold inventory and shadow inventory from units bought by speculative buyers who want to resell before completion.” Prices of middle and entry level condominiums have slightly increased but to a far lesser degree than that of the high-end residential market, said the report. “There continues to be new launches in this sector although the absorption rate is slower compared to two years ago when many projects tended to sell out at launch. “The top developers dominate this segment of the market,” said Pathnadabutr when reflecting upon the motion of the market, over the last three months. The firm expects developers to give top priority to a project’s location. The skill will be in striking a balance between lucrative locations with land site purchase prices where condominiums can be constructed and marketed within the buyers maximum budget price range. “The choice will be either to buy cheaper land away from mass transit stations or to reduce the size of units as they try to balance affordability with usability,” said Pathnadabutr. The report concluded that more and more people are welcoming and accepting condominium living in Bangkok and that demand remained strong, particularly in areas near transit stations and in densely populated areas where supply is restricted, reported Homes Go Fast.

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Is China’s Economy Headed for Slowdown? B EIJING – As the United States and Europe work to recover from their own economic crises, China has been one of the world’s bright spots. But recent figures show that the country’s fast economic growth is slowing. Days ago, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao signaled that the country’s top leadership is concerned about an impending economic slowdown. He urged the government to implement policies to offset the “huge downward pressure” on the Chinese economy. His comments foreshadowed China’s second quarter growth figures for this year, which were announced Friday by National Bureau of Statistics spokesman Sheng Laiyun. Sheng says China’s economy grew by 7.8 percent for the first half of this year. Meanwhile, he says the economic growth rate for the second quarter of this year slowed from 8.1 percent in the first quarter to 7.6 percent.

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acknowledges that this is the first time in He three years that China’s GDP growth rate has dipped below eight percent, but adds he does not think it is a bad thing. According to Sheng, people should not only focus on the numbers, but also take into account unspecified domestic and external factors. From this perspective, he says China’s economy has maintained what he described as steady growth. Song Hong, a trade expert at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, says the pressure the Chinese premier was talking about is partially due to China’s diminished trade figures, which he blames on European debt woes and the 2011 Japanese earthquake. At the same time, he says he thinks domestic demand in China will continue to increase and will help pull the whole economy up.Song says the demand for things like oil and cars is still increasing rapidly, and that Chinese consumer demand will be, “faster than any government stimulus measures to increase imports”. The latest growth figures are China’s lowest since the 2008 global financial crisis, but they are still higher than the official annual target of 7.5 percent. Stephen Green, of Standard Chartered Bank, says he thinks the Chinese government has been taking short-term steps to try to avoid a hard economic landing.“These kinds of measures - cutting interest rates, doing infrastructure spending, more money

in infrastructure - should help to stabilize the economy,” noted Green. “And we think by sometime around August, September, we will be seeing clearer signs that the economy is stabilized and is beginning to grow faster.” He adds, though, that the Chinese economy needs to undergo more extensive reforms if it wants stronger and more sustainable growth. He says one major challenge will be reducing the presence of state-owned companies in industries across the board - including transportation, finance and health care. “It’s like opening a door to a room, inviting the private sector to come in, and then seeing that these enormous elephants are in that room and there is no way to actually come in, because big state companies are actually dominating these sectors,” Green said. “So what we would love to see is more aggressive moves - I personally think that if you are really serious about the private sector being involved in rail, or roads, or hospitals, you are going to have to see the state sector start selling some assets to create some space for the private sector to get involved.” China’s government has noted international concerns over its economic slowdown, but is not alarmed. Earlier this week, Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said some estimates are positive and some are negative, but not all are accurate. Liu adds that the Chinese government will always implement macroeconomic policy coordination and regulations according to the actual conditions for the economy.He also hinted that the slowing is deliberate. He said these days, when it comes to the Chinese economy; the government is “now putting more emphasis on quality, rather than quantity.”

Eurozone in trouble..? I

Q & A

n 2009 it was already said: Greece is bankrupt. Then German politicians criticized us for being irresponsible and unsettling Germans savers. But for us, it was a mathematical certainty: Greece does not have a business model to survive within the eurozone. Nothing has changed. It is clear that sooner or later, Greece will have to leave the eurozone. The alternative is that strong economies such as Finland, Germany, the Netherlands and Austria agree to permanently support this hopeless case. Does Germany even need the euro? If the Greeks give up, Portugal, Spain and others might also exit the eurozone, which might eventually dissolve. The euro in its present form can not survive. Either weaker countries will leave - Portugal, Greece, possibly Spain and Italy - or we must leave. We believe the former is the more likely option. We are not convinced Germany benefits greatly from the euro. We also do not believe our economy will founder if the euro disappears. Of course there will be an appreciation of a new German currency. For a while, we will have to burden the German export industry. But Germany is more than the sum of its exports. Germany also has citizens who save money and their buying power should be heard just as loudly in the discussion as the permanent hymns of praise to the export industry. If you want to export goods, you need buyers.

The debt landslide is heading not only to Europe, but to the US, Japan and other parts of the world as well. That is true. The conclusion should be close scrutiny of the German business model. Is it a good idea to live off an export industry whose goods are shipped all over the world and where payments are often made on paper only. Germany must also consider whether a policy of stimulating domestic demand shouldn’t be a long term element in the political strategy. Where debt is concerned, the old economies - apart from many Eurozone member states, they include Britain, the US and Japan - have problems the same as we do. In the long run, these old economies will no longer be able to buy our goods to the same extent as before. Other economies will fill the gap. A look at German exports to the Eurozone since the introduction of the euro shows a clear decline. But apparently, based on quality - and despite high prices - Germany manages to find buyers for its products in emerging markets. Philipp Vorndran is a capital market strategist with the renowned Cologne portfolio management firm Flossbach von Storch. The business economist previously held the position of chief strategist for global asset management at Credit Suisse; he also worked for the Swiss private bank Julius Bär and the University of Würzburg. Vorndran is the author of “The debt avalanche”. In his book, he explains why only inflation can resolve the debt crisis in Europe.

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Singaporean developers directtheir focus to selling off unsold properties

ingaporean property developers have turned their focus towards clearing off unsold units from their earlier launches after launching fewer new projects during the June school holidays, it was reported by Channel Asia News yesterday. Around 7,234 new private homes were still unsold last month, down by around 2 percent from May. The units seem to be complete bargains in comparison to the price of newer launches since they were launched at prices before the recent rise in property prices, according to some market watchers. In order to lure in both foreign and local buyers, some developers may offer bulk discounts, some analysts have said. Reflections at Keppel Bay, A Treasure Trove, Interlace, and D’leedon are just some of the developments offering a large number of units. These properties all have a large portion of their units unsold, based on caveats that have been lodged. According to analysts, most of the buyers purchasing these developments are foreigners, but due to the Additional Buyers’ Stamp Duty (ABSD) many have recently shied away from purchases. The head of research at Savills Singapore, Alan Cheong, explained that in Q1 of 2012, there were no purchases made by foreigners in districts 1 and 2. “But in the second quarter of this year, the foreign content as a percentage of total purchases is almost back to second-quarter last year, meaning the foreigners have probably

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shied away from the market in the first quarter. They are still mainly the Indonesians and the Malaysians,” he said. There is optimistic speculation however, that foreign buyers could start to spend more money on properties in Singapore. Such a comeback is hoped to occur due to the softening of property prices in prime areas. Prices of residential properties have eased by approximately 0.6 percent, according to the latest price data released by the Urban Redevelopment Authority, who went on to add that the occurrence of recent high profile transactions may be indicative of the fact that some institutional buyers are once again becoming active.

IPD Pan Asia Return Research Reveal Results

he local currency return for Asian commercial property investment was 8.4 per cent in 2011, reported the IPD Pan Asia Return Research (PARR).Year-on-year, this was an improvement than the rate of 6.6 per cent in 2010.The Pan Asia 2011 return combines an income return of 5.6 per cent with a capital growth of 2.7 per cent. IPD have conducted their largest sample of Asia investment property, to date. Research was sponsored by Invesco Real Estate and J P Morgan and included China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. The largest sample of Asia investment property and includes assets worth US$244.3 billion – a growth of 20 per cent, year-on-year.The annual research increases transparency, promotes better governance, and aids improvements in best practices across local property markets throughout Asia. Dr Kevin Swaddle, managing director of IPD Asia said: “While most of Asia’s property investment markets improved a little last year, the Chinese markets soared with a return of 18 per cent. Still, there was a wide range of returns included in the 2011 Pan Asia composite, from a high of 22.3 per cent for Hong Kong to 3.4 per cent for Japan. The continuing poor performance in Japanese property, the largest segment of the index, will be of little surprise to investors. “Some of the markets are up on last year, and a few down. But the key finding is that the top three markets are all influenced by China: Hong Kong, the Mainland itself and Taiwan.” Thomas Au, director, head of Asia Real Estate Research at Invesco Real Estate Asia said: “The solid performance reflects strong fundamentals of the APAC market. The wide range of returns across different markets and

sectors suggest that there are many different opportunities available for investors in this region.”Presently, Asia returns yield higher than those in Europe. “Values in Asia, and their continuing growth, are in doubt, but the previously stable income holds of Europe offer little better risk aversion potential. The US is still seeing strong doubledigit returns, but this is not expected to continue next year. In the current global market it is becoming more and more difficult to find safe havens,” said Dr Swaddle. The weighted local currency Pan Asia return, over the previous five years was 6.2 per cent per year – combining an annual income return of 5.3 per cent and an annual capital return of 0.9 per cent.Hong Kong rated consistently top with

an annualised return of 16 per cent, per year. Japan had the lowest return at 1.6 per cent, per year. Both countries have occupied the top and bottom positions, over two, three and four years annualised. Significantly ahead of office returns, retail property had an annualised return of 8.5 per cent over the five-year span. Office returns achieved 5.9 per cent.David Chen, managing director, Head of Global Real Assets – Asia at J.P. Morgan Asset Management said: “The data illustrates why we believe the property markets offer attractive opportunities to harness the growth in Asia.”The research will be announced throughout global events in: Tokyo, Seoul, London, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.

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Hua Hin Regatta 2012 M4th Santi Buri Golf Tournament By Supansa

สมาคมแข่งเรือใบแห่งประเทศไทย เตรียมจัดการแข่งขันเรือใบ

“หัวหินรีกตั ต้า 2012”

กองทัพเรือ ร่วมกับสมาคมแข่งเรือใบแห่งประเทศไทย ฯบริษทั ปตท.ส�ำรวจและผลิตปิโตรเลียม จ�ำกัด (มหาชน) การกีฬา แห่งประเทศไทย หน่วยงานราชการจังหวัดประจวบคีรขี นั ธ์ เทศบาลเมืองหัวหิน หน่วยงานราชการจังหวัดชุมพร และ อาคารนาวีภริ มย์ เตรียมจัดการแข่งขันเรือใบ รายการ “หัวหิน รีกตั ต้า 2012 ระหว่างวันที่ 6-12 สิงหาคม 2555 ณ บริเวณ หน้าชายหาดมหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคลรัตนโกสินทร์ วิทยาเขตวังไกลกังวล เพือ่ เทิดพระเกียรติพระบาทสมเด็จ พระเจ้าอยูห่ วั ทีท่ รงมีพระอัจฉริยภาพในกีฬาเรือใบ

he Royal Thai Navy, with cooperation of the Yatch Racing Association of Thailand (YRAT), the Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PTT) Public Company, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), Hua Hin Municipality and governmental agencies in Prachuap Khirikhan and Chumphon, will organize the Hua Hin Regatta 2012 between 6 -12 August 2012 on the beach of the Rattanakosin Rajamangala Technological College, Klai Kangwon Campus. Aiming to express gratitude to His Majesty the King who is an expert in yatch sailing, the Hua Hin Regatta 2012 is divided into 6 categories of yatch racing: Optimist, Laser, 420, 470, Hobie 16/Catamaran and Farr Platu 25. The YRAT will hold a training on yatch sailing for youths of 8-14 years of age from 28 July to 5 August 2012 at the Lom Sawas Seminar Center in Hua Hin. Most of the trainees come from coastal areas between Prachuap Khirikhan and Surat Thani. Main topics of the training include general knowledge on yatching and His Majesty’s genius skills on this sport,Interested people can attend this event free of charge. Further information can be obtained at tel. 081 583 9689.

ส�ำหรับการแข่งขันเรือใบรายการหัวหินรีกัตต้า 2012 ในครัง้ นีม้ กี ารเปลีย่ นแปลงในเรือ่ งของสถานทีเ่ พราะ จะใช้สถานทีแ่ ข่งขันคือบริเวณชายหาดหน้าโรงแรมดุสติ ธานี หัวหินแต่ในเรือ่ งรายละเอียดประเภทของการแข่งขันทางยังคง เหมือนเดิมคือประเภท Optimist, Laser, 420, 470, Hobie 16/Catamaran และ Farr Platu 25 นอกจากนีส้ มาคมแข่ง เรือใบแห่งประเทศไทยฯ ยังจัดให้มกี ารอบรมแล่นใบให้กบั เยาวชนอายุระหว่าง 8-14 ปี ระหว่างวันที่ 28 ก.ค.-5 ส.ค. 55 โดยจะมีเยาวชนในพืน้ ทีต่ ดิ ชายฝัง่ ทะเล ระหว่างจังหวัด ประจวบคีรชี นั ธ์ถงึ จังหวัดสุราษฎร์ธานี เข้าร่วมอบรมโดยใช้ สถานทีบ่ ริเวณศูนย์สมั มนาล้อมสวัสดิ์ อ�ำเภอหัวหิน จังหวัด ประจวบคีรขี นั ธ์เป็นสถานทีใ่ นการจัดการอบรมเพือ่ ให้เยาวชน มีความรูเ้ กีย่ วกับกีฬาเรือใบและได้รบั ทราบถึงประวัตทิ สี่ ำ� คัญ รวมถึงพระปรีชาสามารถของพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าหัวเมือ่ ครัง้ ทรงเรือใบ จึงขอเชิญชวนผูท้ ส่ี นใจร่วมสมัครและชมการ แข่งขันได้โดยไม่เสียค่าใช้จ่ายและสามารถสอบถามราย ละเอียดเพิม่ เติมได้ที่ 081-5839689

Hua Hin Triathlon 2012 By Supansa

The 4th International Hua Hin Triathlon Championship 2012 is coming back on 19 August 2012 at a local fishermen village by the Khao Tao beach and at the Khao Tao reservoir, 10 kilometers southwards from Hua Hin. Enjoying constant and unstinting support from both public and private organizations, namely Hua Hin Municipality, Sport Bicycle Co. Ltd., Tourism Authority of Thailand and Hotel Business Association of Thailand among others, this year’s event is celebrating the birthday anniversary of Queen Sirikit who wishes to see promotion and development of sports in Thailand. Since the top award is a trophy of Her Majesty, the 4th International Hua Hin Triathlon Championship 2012 boasts a large number of contestants from Southeast Asia. Competition is divided into triathlon and multisports for single males of 18-29/30-39/40-49 and 50 years old or over and single females of 1829/30-39 and 40 years old or over. Participants in group are also accepted but all members should be at least 18 years old. Those attending the triathlon will do 1.5 kilometer swimming, 14 kilometer cycling and 12 kilometer running in immediate succession while those attending the multi-sports will do 5 kilometer running, 41 kilometer cycling and 12 kilometer running. An environmentally friendly sport competition, this globally favored outdoor activity is expected to grow very fast in Thailand, particularly in Hua Hin. Those interested in taking part in it can ask for more information from khun Anusit Sukprasert (Golf) at tel 087 518 4666 or website: www.info@active.asia.com.

r.Santi Bhirombhakdi, a.k.a. ‘Big Boss’ of Boonrawd Brewery Public Co. Ltd., attended the 4th Santi Buri Tournament at the Hua Hin Royal Golf Course on July 2012, leading his team for the Pro-Golfer Trophy. With an aim to enhance unity of all staff at Boonrawd Brewery, the golf tournament, chaired by Mr. Santi, has 100 participating golfers, 10 of whom belong to 1 team, namely Santi Buri from Boonrawd’s Head Office in Bangkok, Santi Buri Golf Resort and Spa, Bo Phad Resort and Spa, Santi Buri Samui Country Club, Santi Buri Country Club from Chiang Rai, and Santi Buri Development and Resort from Khon Kaen, among others. Awards are categorized into a Pro-Golf trophy, an A-Flight trophy, a B-Flight trophy, a C-Flight trophy and a Senior Flight trophy apart from prizes for distant flight hit from Par 5 and short flight hit from Par 3. The morning session saw a music parade performance from students of Nong Phlab Witthaya School led by Mr. Jongrak Jantawong as an opening. The game then started until 5 pm. with showering rain. After that, an awarding ceremony was held together with a dinner banquet. The Pro-Golf trophy went to Singha Park from Khon Kaen; the A-Flight trophy to Mr. Phiraphon Namat, Mr. Arthorn

Jaturongsaeng and Mr. Chusak Phermphol; the B-Flight trophy to Mr. Phanu Anambut, Mr. Somkiat Phenmun and Mr. Piyapat Sukkanta; the C-Flight trophy to Mr. Buraporn Terngwiset, Mr. Adul Sinsuwin and Mr. Surathon Thiemrit. Pol. Sub-Lt. Sakulnoi Samsen and Mr. Pramot Orachon were awarded the Senior Flight trophy. Mr. Santi said that the Santi Buri Golf Tournament was organized in many parts of Thailand, not only Hua Hin. It also takes place in Chiang Rai, Samui and Khon Kaen. Its main objective is to enable golfers to get familiar with playing golf at different golf courses in the country and master their skill because playing golf needs a lot of practice and techniques, namely how to do short and long flight hits or how to make a shot from a green to a hole. Therefore, experience of playing golf at various places is very important. Moreover, this event can strengthen friendship and unity among staff and executive personnel in relaxing atmosphere. The Big Boss of Boonrawd Brewery was also pleased that more young people like to play golf as they joined all the participating teams at the tournament. Finally, he congratulated the Singha Park Khon Kaen for winning the highest award.

By Chamnan

Football for Green Hua Hin

The Director of Technical Unit of Chiva-Som Hua Hin Mr. Suraphol Rakkusol and Chiva-Som staff took part in an opening of Phetchaburi-Prachuap Khirikhan Traditional Football Match. The opening procession by 17 hotels in Hua Hin and Pitak Hua Hin Group expresses concern on environmental conservation for Hua Hin.

Golf Trophy

หัวหินเตรียมจัดแข่งขัน หัวหิน ไตรกีฬา นานาชาติ 2555 ชิงถ้วยพระราชทาน สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิรกิ ติ ิ์ พระบรมราชินนี าถ

กลับมาอีกครัง้ กับการแข่งขันทีท่ า้ ทาย กับ หัวหิน ไตรกีฬา นานาชาติ 2555 ชิงถ้วยพระราชทาน สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิ ริกติ ิ์ พระบรมราชินนี าถ ส�ำหรับการแข่งขันครัง้ ที ่ 4 นีจ้ ะจัด ขึน้ ในวันอาทิตย์ท ี่ 19 สิงหาคม 2555 ณ หมูบ่ า้ นชาวประมง ริมชายหาดเขาเต่าและบริเวณอ่างเก็บน�ำ้ เขาเต่า ซึง่ อยูห่ า่ ง จากตัวเมืองหัวหินไปทางใต้ประมาณ 10 กิโลเมตร และ เพียง 200 กิโลเมตรเท่านัน้ ด้วยการสนับสนุนทีด่ อี ย่างต่อ เนือ่ ง โดยหน่วยงานภาครัฐบาล และเอกชน อาทิ เทศบาล เมืองหัวหิน, บริษทั สปอร์ท ไบซิเคิล จ�ำกัด, การท่องเทีย่ ว แห่ ง ประเทศไทย, สมาคมส่ ง เสริ ม ธุ ร กิ จ โรงแรมใน ประเทศไทยฯลฯ เพือ่ ร่วมเฉลิมฉลองวันคล้ายวันพระราช สมภพในสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิรกิ ติ ิ์ พระบรมราชินนี าถ ตามพ ระราชประสงค์ให้มกี ารส่งเสริมและพัฒนาการกีฬาในเมือง ไทย การแข่งขัน หัวหิน ไตรกีฬา นานาชาติ 2555 ชิงถ้วยพระราชทาน สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิรกิ ติ ิ์ พระบรมราชินนี าถ จะเป็นการแข่งขันทีม่ จี ำ� นวน ผูร้ ว่ มแข่งขัน มากเป็นอันดับต้นๆ ชองเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้เพราะจะ เป็นการแข่งขันชิงถ้วยพระราชทานของสมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสิรกิ ติ ์ พระบรม ราชินนี าถโดยถือว่าเป็นรางวัลสูงสุดของผูเ้ ข้าแข่งขัน โดยคาดว่าจะมีผรู้ ว่ ม แข่งขัน 500 คนจากทัว่ ทุกมุมโลก ส่วนการแข่งขันนัน้ จะแบ่งเป็นไตร กีฬา ว่ายน�ำ้ 1.5 กิโลเมตร, ปัน่ จักรยาน 41 กิโลเมตร และวิง่ ทาง เรียบ 12 กิโลเมตร ทวิกฬี าเป็นการแข่งขัน วิง่ ทางเรียบ 5 กิโลเมตร, ปัน่ จักกรยาน 41 กิโลเมตร และวิง่ ทางเรียบ 12 กิโลเมตร โดยมีประเภท ชายเดีย่ ว : อายุ 18-29/30-39/40-49 และ 50 ปีขนึ้ ไป ส่วนประเภท หญิงเดีย่ วนัน้ อายุ 18-29/30-39 และ 40 ปีขนึ้ ไป และประเภททีม มี เฉพาะรุน่ ทัว่ ไป(Open) ไม่กำ� หนดเพศและอายุของสมาชิกในทีมต้องไม่ต่ ำกว่า 18 ปี การแข่งขันในครัง้ นีน้ บั ว่าเป็นมิตรกับสิง่ แวดล้อม และการ แข่งขันกีฬากลางแจ้ง ก�ำลังเป็นทีไ่ ด้รบั ความนิยมไปทัว่ ทุกมุมโลกในขณะ นี ้ จะเห็นได้จากจ�ำนวนผูร้ ว่ มแข่งขันทีเ่ พิม่ ปริมาณมากขึน้ เรือ่ ยๆ โดย การแข่งขัน หัวหิน ไตรกีฬา นานาชาติ ทางผูจ้ ดั การแข่งขัน คาดหมายว่า จะเป็นอีกหนึง่ การแข่งขันทีจ่ ะเติบโต และเป็นทีน่ า่ จับตามอง มากทีส่ ดุ อีก หนึง่ สนามแข่งขันในประเทศไทย จึงขอเชิญชวนผูท้ สี่ นใจร่วมสมัครเข้า ร่วมการแข่งขันได้ตงั้ แต่บดั นีเ้ ป็นต้นไปสามารถสอบถามรายระเอียดเพิม่ เติมได้ท ี่ คุณอนุศษิ ย์ สุขประเสริฐ (กอล์ฟ): 087-518 4666 หรือ ทางเว็บไซต์ www.info@active-asia.com

The Managing Director of Boonrawd Brewery Co. Ltd. Mr. Santi Bhirombhakdee awarded a trophy to Singha Khon Kaen Team that won the first prize for Santi Buri Group Tournament at Hua Hin Royal Golf Course.

Support to Youth Golfers

The Managing Director of Boonrawd Brewery Co. Ltd. Mr. Santi Bhirombhakdee has recently provided support to the youth golfers group in Hua Hin by naming it, “Singha Pattana for Hua Hin Youth Golfers”. With an aim to promote young golfers to international and professional standards, the group has Mr. Amnart Pankaew as its manager.

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Kids & Health

International Education

Expat families have various international education options at their disposal. If you bring your children along when moving abroad, a big part of helping them adjust to their new home is the school they will attend. InterNations gives you an overview of the different schooling options for expat kids about to receive an international education. Many parents measure the quality of their children’s international education by their own personal standards. However, different schooling options for international education may differ widely from what parents are aware of.For expat parents and children, there are many international education options to choose from. Apart from the many local schools, bigger cities with a large expat community also have international schools or foreign national schools that follow a country-specific curriculum with international elements. However, not every type of school is suitable for every child, so be sure to choose your child’s international education wisely. International Education: Essential Aspects to Consider

Before parents decide whether to place their child in a local school, an international school or even a boarding school at home, there are different aspects of international education to consider. For instance, the ideal type of international education depends largely on the duration of the parents’ stay abroad and on the child’s language skills.A longterm assignment may require the child’s international education to include learning the local language. When expat kids reach a certain age, they might need the help of a tutor or language teacher. Younger children, however, often need very little help to pick up a foreign language.Of course, the international education of expat children also depends on the available schooling options as well as their parent’s budget. Private and boarding schools can be extremely expensive and many not be affordable to everyone.It is important to choose the type of international education which caters to children’s intellectual and cognitive needs and

help them thrive in an academic environment. Some children may have extra physical needs as well. Local or public schools often do not offer all the support and facilities necessary for these children. Parents should make sure that their school of choice fulfills all their requirements to offer their children the best possible international education. International Education and Local Schools In local schools, both private and public, the language of instruction is that of the host country. Parents should be prepared for a much different curriculum than what they

are used to. For younger children in particular, there may be no other choice of international education. Some private schools may offer instruction in the local language to foreign students, as well as international curricula or diplomas. The quality of the international education varies from country to country. P arents with older children should be especially cautious. It may it be harder for these students to be accepted and keep track academically due to the language barrier. Moreover, academic qualifications are not necessarily transferable, and children may struggle to have their international education recognized for admission to college/university later on.For younger children however, an international education at a local school may be the right and, in some cases, the only, choice. At an age when they pick up a language relatively quickly, it is often easier for children to immerse themselves in a foreign culture when they are surrounded

all we be well, the platitudes of recovery just bounce off the wall of my healing heart digging away at the shallow reassurance that wisdom comes from pain and experience you have gained. I feel cold, empty, drained, abandoned, betrayed, daggers of ice shoving their way into the depth of my soul. All this will pass, they all say, but the dark teal clouds that are rolling towards me, purple like the bruise of a profound stabbing to the heart, followed by black and only a glimmer of light in the very distant moon that dances in a playful teasing way. The world where I used to feel happy and accomplished is now running in a parallel universe to me, like a separate path on the other side of a very large and never-ending ravine. Colored by the reality that the woman, I once loved and

called my wife for years is living a new life of passion, kisses and dreams with a man she may love for another 10 years or 10 months, merely a-month after leaving me. Here I am, sadly living the grey life of misery, silently suffering from the absence of my children taken away from me, and being imposed a new man in their lives. The gods have other plans for her I say to myself, but the love I felt once refuses to let me hate. That same world, where I used to question, the tiny moments of my life, as if I were icing, a cake and making it into a masterpiece, was now shattering under my feet, visions of hell appearing thru the broken grounds. We had everything, everything sweet and light; at least that’s what I thought. Very little did I know, she had meticulously planned Her divorce, to the last detail for months if not years. Lies and deception were now words I knew well enough and feared. Still cuddled in my bed, looking sadly out of the window, I am laying in despair waiting for death to put an end to my misery, my head is aching, a reminder of a heavy night drinking.I close my eyes and consume the memories of my past life in a panic, as if they will dissolve and disappear if I take my attention off of them for a couple of aspirins. I feel heavy, overweight with grief. My life is a contradiction between the world of life that I know must be courageously

declared and the inner pain of defeat and withdrawal that shouts priority. I hate my life! And so each day, one step after the other, I drag and kick myself to move forward. My heart is breaking. My head is hollow. I try to go on each day, I get dressed and the memories of beaches and kids come jumping at me. My mind is empty of depth; I skim the surface, afraid to go towards the center of my grief. I circle it like a person gazing at a dead body, carefully waiting for it to jump back into life. I want to puke. I shall go back in time and erase all the hurtful words, dilute the pain with the wisdom of time and understanding. I see it all so clearly now but it’s just too late, she’s gone, their missing, my heart is in pieces, my life to an end, I am walking the endless path of loneliness as a convicted murderer walking his last mile in the corridor of death. I feel no more. I have gained so much wisdom but at such a price, and all these sacrifices, all this pain… They say, all things will pass and of course this is true! Each day, the memories of my children remind me that once I had a family, I was happy, but it’s not the end of the world, I am still a father and nothing in the world will take my children away from me, even if distance is an issue, age a factor and language an obstacle, I will fight to remain a father in their eyes. It’s not the end of the world, just the beginning of a new life!

MOVING FORWARD ALONE

By Jack Mairoo – Writer at large

“I feel so alone”

– never in a million years, would have I, had the thought that one day I would say this sentence out loud here, in Thailand. It’s been less than a year that my wife and kids have left. Years of love, the moments of joy crash upon the shore of my definition of who I am. But who am I, by the way? Huddled in my bed, my energy is fueled by my fear of a cold void. Memory flashes of once a happy life, every single day, every single minute, every single second tattooed in my mind pound inside my head, like the sound of the water lapping on the shore. For me, the nights are the worst. Sometimes, I just lie there, and it’s like somebody’s piling dirt on my coffin. I can’t wait for daytime so I can get up again and chase away those feelings and images haunting me. I’m exhausted, but at least I’m not alone in the dark. Sometimes, I wake up and try to remember how I used to feel, back when life had a shape, love had a focus, dreams a reality. I try to remember the feeling of my skin being touched, my heart being ignited like a fire, the electricity of a kiss, kids climbing in bed and squeezing themselves against my body, suddenly, I feel the pain rising to the surface and I sob bitter tears of regrets, strong ,waves of shuddering emotion pulverize my shaking heart as I try to be a warrior in the face of negation. The wind is blue, dark and wet, and despite the knowledge that all this will pass,

Encouraging news about vaccination against Dengue fever

engue fever is a viral illness that infects many people in Thailand every year. It is a very debilitating disease and leads to many patients being hospitalized. It is a particularly vicious disease in children and each year there are fatalities in this age group. It usually starts as a ‘flu like’ illness and is often associated with severe muscular pain. The old name for the disease was “Breakbone fever” It can have cause abnormalities in the blood and can interfere with the body’s clotting mechanism. It is an interesting disease—there are four types of virus and infection by one virus, with subsequent antibody response does not confer protection against the other three. In fact if you should be infected by a second virus the body’s immune response may be delayed and weak. For several years work has progressed on developing vaccine; some of the work has been performed in Thailand. A vaccine has now been developed and is being tested by the Sanofi Company. One of the concerns about any new vaccine is that it will cause the very disease that it is trying to prevent. The results of the first tests came in some time ago and it was found

that this does NOT happen and that no serious side-effects were found. The latest report on its effectiveness has been released and is very encouraging. It has been found that vaccination with this new product confers protection against three out of the four types of virus. It is not clear why the fourth virus is causing a problem and this being investigated. Further larger trials have been started and the Sanofi company feel that the vaccine will be available in 2014 or 20015. Dr Michael Moreton

A kindergarten pupil told his teacher he’d found a cat, but it was dead. “How do you know that the cat was dead?” she asked her pupil. “Because I pissed in its ear and it didn’t move,” answered the child innocently. “You did WHAT?! ?” the teacher exclaimed in surprise. “You know,” explained the boy, “I leaned over and went ‘Pssst!’ and it didn’t move.”

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The Devarana Experience Chiva-Som at Dusit Thani Stress Release Therapy

By GMoss

tanding on it’s own, the Devarana Spa resembles an ancient Thai or even Roman Spa amidst green pastures surrounded by a lush tropical setting of trees and bushes. The entrance hall definitely has Roman appearance.Upon entering I was greeted in perfect English by three lovely Spa attendants, seated and served a refreshing Rosella drink. Khun Bud, the Spa manager explained the Spa menue, analyzed my preferences and was able to convince me that their signature treatment with precious oils

was the best for me, concentrating also on small details of my well-being. She was right! The 90 minute Devarana signature treatment concentrates on Eastern, Western and Thai methods, both in the oils used and massage therapy. A mixture of Thai, Ayurveda, Shiatsu ands Swedish massages techniques with a balanced Aromatherapy.With an initial releasing of pelvis tensions by softly rocking the body face down, hot towels are placed on the back, neck and pelvis to soften the muscles and awaken the spinal energies. The precious oils are applied to the massage area and soon a stretching massage starting at the spine will release energy from the joints and energy pathways. It is a most relaxing therapy and I had a problem staying awake to enjoy this feast of body massage.The Devarana Spa has treatment rooms in the main building and separate treatment Villas for couples outside.All, of course equipped with

requent use of a personal computer and sitting at your desk for extended periods of time can cause chronic physical problems that you can hardly imagine. More and more people are suffering from neck pain, backaches, headaches, eye strain, carpel tunnel syndrome and many other repetitive strain injuries (RSI) to the spine from sedentary office work. Ms. Wantanee Danjareanrak, the Physiotherapy Manager at Chiva-Som, found that a high percentage of guests suffer from structural problems related to the physical stress of sitting incorrectly at their desks. “We can see how repetitive activity exceeds the muscle’s recovery time and strains the muscle, and then affects the muscular balance and joint stability,” says Wantanee. When a joint becomes unstable, the articulating bones move against one another in a compromised way. This may mean that the motion is restricted; wearing one part of the joint cartilage more or the instability could allow the joint to move in abnormal vectors causing the joint surface to wear prematurely. These are the symptoms found from people who frequently use personal computers. They might feel tightness, discomfort, stiffness, soreness or burning in the hands, wrists, fingers, forearms, or elbows or sometimes pain in the upper back, shoulders or neck, associated with extensive computer usage, thereby feeling a need to massage your upper body.

bathrooms and a relaxing area. A wonderfull experience soon to be followed again. Once you are at the Dusit Thani, the restaurants and high Tea are a must ! This great Resort is one of the first 5 star resorts in Hua Hin and one of the most pleasing and comfortable ones. Make your Devarana reservation at +66 (0) 32 520 009. Email : huahin@devaranaspa.com The following guidelines can help you avoid Web . www.devaranaspa.com aches and pains from excessive computer usage, and should be practiced at home and in the workplace. These simple stretching exercises should be done every hour or when you feel tension in your upper body.Take frequent mouse breaks. Do not grip the mouse tightly and stretch your arms periodically. Stand up and keep your stretched arm at shoulder level. Turn your palm down and gently pull with your other hand to stretch the front of the arm and wrist. Count to 10 and

alternate stretching each arm twice. Stand up and place your right hand on your head and place your other hand behind your back with you palm facing out. Then pull your head down to the right side until you feel stretching in your neck. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat with the left side, alternating two times each. Stand facing the corner with your hands on the walls. Lean forward into the corner and feel the stretch between the top of your shoulder blades. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat at least once.

While sitting at your desk, your posture should be upright with your legs positioned comfortably, feet should be flat on the floor or on a footrest. The small of your lower back should be supported with an adjustable lumbar support, wrists should be in a neutral position for typing or using the mouse and not overly flexed or extended. A desktop wrist support device can keep your hands in the neutral position and the angle of your elbows should be 90 degrees relative to the upper arms. Your elbows should be close to the side of the body so you don’t bend your wrists to the side when typing. Change your position every so often by moving around in the chair and take 5-minute walks around the office to help you use different muscles whilst relaxing the others, and improve blood circulation. Practice deep breathing and stretch your arms, upper and lower back and hamstrings as you walk. Chiva-Som International Health Resort, Hua Hin, Thailand. www.chivasom.com

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Legal Advice

Marriage in Thailand

arriage in Thailand by non-Thai couples or Thai National and foreigner couple is easy to arrange and can be quickly accomplished. The legal marriage registration can be done at any district office in Thailand on any working day between 8am and 3pm.To marry you need passports and proof that you are single. If you have previously been married which ended in divorce or death you need the original certificates. If never been married you need to show the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a statutory statement of non-attachment notarized by your embassy in Bangkok. Your Embassy may require proof of evidence to this fact. A statutory statement required by the Thai authorities will cost 1,000 Thai Baht each (US$25). Your embassy will normally charge a fee for notarizing it and the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs makes a nominal charge for registering it and issuing a certificate to enable you to legally marry anywhere in Thailand. A further fee will be required to have the document officially translated into Thai. Special attention should be made about pre marriage planning. Assets of the foreigner should be protected. A prenuptial agreement is highly recommended and should be made before marriage. Prenuptial Agreements should be prepared in both the Thai and English languages. If, for example, the foreigner is a US Citizen with assets in USA and Thailand, the prenuptial agreement should be prepared in such a manner that it is recognized and legally binding in both USA and Thailand. Prenuptial Agreements are less likely to be contested when prepared and signed well in advance of the marriage date. To marry you need passports and proof that you are single. We offer complete legal services for marriage registration: 1. Collecting and notarization of Embassy documents (Affirmation or Affidavit of Freedom to Marry). 2. Translation of Affirmation or Affidavit documents in Thai language. 3. Submitting documents to Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs 4.Register the Marriage at the District Office (Amphur) Marriage Law in Thailand is governed by the “THAI CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL CODE”. PROCEDURE : The Thai marriage can be solemnized with or without a Betrothal Ceremony in ritual manner and also through court. The betrothal ceremony is nothing but a promise to marry and in the form of an agreement. The agreement is effective only when the man gives engagement property to the woman as evidence. The injured party is entitled to claim damages in the event of breach of the betrothal agreement. ELIGIBILITY : The man and woman who are wishing to marry should have the following eligibility to get married:1.Either

of them should not be less than 17 years of age. The Court may, in case of having appropriate reason, allow them to marry before attaining such age.2.Either of them should not be an insane person or adjudged incompetent.3.Both of them should not be in blood relations in the direct ascendant or descendant line, or brother or sister of full or half blood i.e. should no be with in the prohibited degrees of relationship.4.Both of them should not have the same adoptive parents.5.Either of them should not have a spouse at the time of marriage. If woman whose husband died or whose marriage has become terminated, the marriage can only take place after expiry of 310 days from such death or termination of marriage, but before such period if (1) A child has been born during such period;(2) The divorced couple remarry;(3)There is a certificate issued by a qualified doctor who is a lawful physical practitioner in medicine showing that the woman is not pregnant;(4) There is an order of the Court allowing the woman to marry. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED, FOR THAI NATIONALS: The bride and bridegroom who are wishing to marry should possess or arrange the following documents prior to their marriage so as to furnish on demand by the authority solemnizing the marriage at the time of marriage: Identification Cards of both parties. The House Registration Certificates of both parties. Person filing has previously registered marriage - If divorced, proof of divorce must be shown; in the event of spousal death (the applicant is a widow or widower) proof must accompany application. Accompanied by witnesses. FOR FOREIGNERS: A copy of their passport along with arrival card. Affidavit regarding the marital status of the person from the respective embassy. Translated copy of affidavits to Thai certified by an approved Foreign Ministry Translator. MARRIAGE REGISTRATION : A marriage can take place on declaration made by both the parties intending to marry by giving consent to take each other as husband and wife publicly before the registrar in order to have it recorded by the Registrar. Giving consent to the marriage may be made 1) By affixing signature of the person giving consent in the Register at the time of registration of the marriage; 2)By a consent document stating the names of the parties to the marriage and signed by the person giving consent; 3) By verbal declaration before at least two

witnesses in case of necessity. The consent having been given cannot be revoked. An application for registration for marriage can be filed at any District Office or Minor District Office nationwide regardless of the birthplace of the couple.If the marriage registration is filed at the District Office located in female’s birthplace (where the name is registered on the House Registration Certificate), the title used with the forename and the last name of the female will be changed by the District Officer. The female is required to file for a new Identification Card within 60 days. If the marriage is registered elsewhere, the female is required to contact the local District Office to change her name and last name, as well as filing for a new Identification Card. If both parties are unable to file for marriage at any District Office or Minor District Office, the couple can submit a request to the Registrar to register their marriage at any location under the supervision of that District Office. The parties filing for marriage are required to provide transportation for the Registrar. A service fee of 400 Baht is required by the ministry. Marriage shall be affected only on registration being made. After registration is

completed, a Marriage Registration Certificate to be obtained as evidence. PROCEDURE FOR MARRIAGE BY FOREIGNERS : The foreigners who are wishing to marry shall appear in person with their respective passports and arrival card at their Embassy in Thailand to complete declarations attesting that he/ she is single and free to marry in accordance with Thai Law and the registration shall be effected by a Thai Diplomatic or Consular Officer. l. Take the completed declaration to a reputable translation office to have the contents of the declaration translated into Thai. The documents together with translation and copies of passports have to be taken to the Legalization Division of Consular Affairs Department, where the Consular Official’s signature will be authenticated. This normally takes 2 days. The documents and translation are then ready for submission to the District Registrar who will register the marriage and issue the marriage certificate in Thai in accordance with and following the procedure led down in Thai Law. SPECIAL NOTE : You should allow four working days in Bangkok prior to registering your marriage as you are required to have been resident in Thailand for at least three days before you marry and you must allow time for the paperwork to be processed in Bangkok. This also allows you to visit some of the wonderful attractions in Bangkok. If you have previously been married, your divorce certificate. The certificate should be translated into Thai. Since the certificate must be legalized by the Embassy, we prefer that the translation is made by the Embassy or by a translation office recommended by the Embassy. For more information http://www. thailaws.com

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Hua Hin & Promotions August Her Majesty The Queen Birthday – August 12 Hua Hin Triathlon – August

Hotel Promotions and Events

Unless indicated differently , ALL prices are to be understood Per Person - NET + VAT + Service Charge - ++ etc. Children 1 – 6 years are usually free. Children from 6 – 11 are usually charged less -50% or more. Check with Staff.

Banyan Resort Hua Hin

Banyan Pool Villas: 1 Bedroom Villa : THB 5,799 incl Breakfast Buffet for 2 Persons. 2 Bedroom Villa : 8,850 THB with Breakfast for 4 Persons. Package includes : Welcome

Drink – Fresh Fruit Basket in Room – Free Bycicles Rental for 2 hours – Late Check out at 15 :00 – Including Massages : Alternatively, Thai Massage 90 Minutes – Oil Massage 60 Minutes – Foot Massage 60 Minutes – Body Scrub 60 Minutes – Herbal Compress 60 Minutes. Call for updated information: Tel: +66 (0) 3253 8888. Banyan Golf Club – 18 hole Golf Paradise overlooking the Tab Thai Valley with stunning sunsets. Experience a world class championship award winning golf course and dining facility. Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin, a paradise for families and golf lovers with special offers. For further information or any reservation please contact team at 032-616-200 or reservations@ banyanthailand.com For more detailed information, call 032 616 200 to ensure your participation.

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin - Food and Beverage promotion:

MONDAY : ALL YOU CAN EAT At Talay Thai Restaurant From 6:30pm to 10:30pm,Baht 700 net per person,Baht 350 net for children aged 6-12 .TUESDAY: PIZZA AND PASTA @ BAHT 250 At Figs Restaurant, From 6:30pm to 10:30pm Baht 250 net per dish.WEDNESDAY:ALL YOU CAN EAT WESTERN AND THAI TAPAS with live by the beach by Dejavu At McFarland House From 6:30pm to 10:30pm Baht 700 net per person -THURSDAY :PIZZA AND PASTA @ BAHT 250 At Figs Restaurant From 6:30pm to 10:30pm ,Baht 250 net per dish. FRIDAY : ALL YOU CAN EAT At Talay Thai Restaurant From 6:30pm to 10:30pm Baht 700 net per person Baht 350 net for children aged 6-12. SATURDAY: GRILLED TO PERFECTION At Figs Restaurant From 6:30pm to 10:30pm Enjoy selection of meats, Fish and seafood from the menu. Comes with Salad to start, selection of sides (corn on the cob, choice of potato, mushroom) and selection of dessert from a menu. Baht 600 net per person. SUNDAY: SUNDAY BRUNCH At McFarland House From 11:30am to 3:00pm Baht 1,500 net per person, including a bottle of sparkling wine per two people, home-made lemonade and iced tea ,Baht 1,300 net per person, including home-made lemonade and iced tea ,Baht 650 net for children aged 6-12. DAILY AFTERNOON TEA :At McFarland House From 2:00pm 6:00pm From 4:00pm - 6:00pm (Sunday)Baht 300 net per person HAPPY HOURS (one for one) At You & Mee Restaurant From 4:00pm - 6:00pm At Fountain Lounge From 6:00pm 7:00pm BAHT 99 WINE SELECTION At Fountain Lounge From 11:00am to midnight From Baht 99. ROMANTIC DINNER: Baht 7,000 per couple, inclusive of a glass of champagne and a bottle of wine during dinner. Available upon request. Ask for our daily lifestyle promotions -For information and reservations, please dial extension 5052, 91 Hua Hin - Khao Takiap Road, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110 Thailand TELEPHONE + 66 3252 1234 FACSIMILE +66 3252 1233 E-MAIL huahin.regency@hyatt.com Prices are in Thai Baht, subject to 10% service charge and 7% VAT.

Putharacsa F&B Promotions:

Ob Oon Bakery – European cakes and pastries by Chef Frederic – Heart shaped individual pieces combined with the perfect blend of lemon and vanilla flavors, simply a must for all mums on Mother’s Day! Afternoon Tea every day from 15:00 THB 199 net per person, all you can eat with coffee or tea. Moevenpick Ice Cream Tasting Challenge every day from 14:00 – 17:30 THB 599 net per person. Oceanside Beach Club & Restaurant – Fiesta Latina: every Friday Night with Déjà Vu at Oceanside Restaurant with Best Dancer, Raffle, Salsa Dancing and Latino food for THB 699++ per person. Oceanside Beach Club & Restaurant – Tapas, chill out music, cigars and daily Happy Hour from 17:30 – 19:00, Two for One. Oceanside Month of August Special - Rock Lobster: Rock Lobster prepared in an exclusive culinary style to delight any food connoisseur throughout the month, treat yourself to a dining experience second to none with a cuisine of delicacy. Oceanside Mothers Day, 12 August 2012 - “Special menu for mom by the sea” Enjoy the freshest seafood and delicacy’s in one menu tailor made to perfection by our Executive Chef Top Oceanside Bar - Martini Mania: A new exquisite selection of spiky, fresh fruit martinis is the perfect compliment to every dining experience throughout the month of August. Sala Monsoon – The Putahracsa Culinary Cooking Experience THB 1,500 per person (minimum 2 persons) Putahracsa Hua Hin 22/65 Nahb Kaehat Rd, Hua Hin, 77110, Thailand 032-531470, www. http://putahracsa.com

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Salas Restaurant - Italian appetizer and dessert buffet with your choice of five main courses for Baht 1,400 net per adult and Baht 700 net per child starting from 6:00 pm. – 11:00 pm. Inazia Restaurant - Thai, Indian and Japanese set menus at price starting from Baht 1,800 net for two persons from 6:00 pm. – 11:00 pm. (All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge and 7% tax.) contact: Tel: 66 (0)32 708 080 Fax: 66 (0)32 708 028 or E-mail: reservations. huahin@sheraton.com 032-531470, www. http://putahracsa.com

Cool Breeze - Café - Bar& Restaurant :

Tapas Tapas Tapas & Great Spanish and Mediteranean dishes - The daily Happy Hour Promotion is always available from 11am until 7pm 7 days a week. Tapas Buy 3 Pay 2, Sangria Buy 1 Get 1 Free and house wine at 99 baht a glass. A set lunch menu (6 to choose from) at 260 Baht per set and a new Breakfast Brunch starting from 150 Baht. Cool breeze Promotion : Sunday is wine night – House wine at 99 Baht per glass, all night. Monday Tapas night, buy 3 pay 2. Tuesday Sangria Night : Buy 1 get 1 Free all night.Wednes Cocktail night 100 Baht each. All big sport events shown on wide screen. Naresdamri Road – going towards the pier. Contact Tel. 032 531 062 – info@coolbreezecafebar.com

Da Mario :

Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria – on Naresdamri Road – Wood Fired oven - Original Pizzas Call . 032 530 170 or 085 473 1441 for more info or directions.

La Familia : New Italian Restaurant on Soi 102 after the railroad tracks

on the right side. Home made Pizza & Pasta from a popular menue. Out of town low prices. Call for directions : 0848029425.

Ye Olde Buffalo Tavern -

Large outside Terrace and inside seating – Great Ambience, Daily British Breakfast – Continental Menue – Steaks – Roasts, best pork spare ribs in town. Bangkok Post awarded. Everyday great dishes , Draught Beers and Ales. Sunday roasts. Our tip for a great continental meal in a great Ambience. Corner Tomsin and Naresdamri road facing Hua Hin Port - Contact : 086 603 5335. www.buffalobillshuahin.com

Black Lotus Restaurant -

Black Angus Steaks – Beef Sandwiches – Salads – Thai and Continental dishes – Mediterranean Delicacies – Rich Desserts – International Wines – Location : Soi 112 at the GreenScape and Black Lotus Development. Call: 081-943 1632 or 081-943 1732for directions and reservations (Try the Super Yummy Black Angus Lotus Burger!)

Aree Restaurant - Home Cooking French Family Restaurant : opposite Suay Vista on Soi 94. Dedicated home prepared French and Continental dishes at a very reasonable price. Madame Aree cooks personally.

Heaven´s Kitchen -

Promotions: Lunch every day with changing menues at Baht 199 / Person. Every Sunday cocktail party (from 2 pm to 7 pm) pay 1 get 1 free. German & Thai Food. Draught Beer – German Beers. Chomsin Road (going to the port) tel.: 032 513 805 - Web site : www.heaven-kitchen.com

SPA Promotions THE BARAI SPA

BUY ONE SPA PACKAGE AND GET ONE AT 50% OFF Purchase any Element Ritual Spa Package and receive a second. Ritual Spa Package at 50% off (a savings of up to Baht 3,000). This offer is available from Monday to Thursday from 10:00am to2:00pm. Invite your friend to THE BARAI and enjoy this special weekday spa offer together. FREE FOOT MASSAGE PLUS A GIFT OF BAHT 500 Purchase any 90-minute THE BARAI Signature treatment and receive a free 15-minute Foot Massage plus a Baht 500 credit touse towards the purchase of Kerstin Florian spa products.THE BARAI Blend Signature Massage – 90 minutes. THE BARAI Rejuvenating Caviar Facial – 90 minutes. THE BARAI Signature Compress Massage – 90 minutes.The Baht 500 credit can be applied to Kerstin Florian purchasesonly; it cannot be applied to the treatments or given as cash. Product purchase must be made on the day of the treatment. VICHY WATER THERAPY: HEAD TO TOE SPA PACKAGE Feel the benefits of THE BARAI’s unique Vichy Shower water massage therapy, combined with head-to-toe spa treatments focused on the water element of relaxation. THE BARAI Journey Foot Ritual, Body Scrub with Vichy Shower Massage(Jasmine or Eucalyptus Scrub), Muscle Relief or Aromatherapy Massage, Hydration Boost Facial 2.5 hours Baht 4,900 /person. Ask for our daily lifestyle promotions - For reservations and further information, please contact: TEL + 66 3252 1234 FAX +66 3252 1233 E-MAIL huahin.regency@hyatt.com *Activities are DAILY provided, space is subject to availability and one day advace booking is recommended. Classes in the Fitness Studio are limited to a maximum of eight people.Prices are in Thai Baht, subject to 10% service charge and 7% VAT.

PUTAHRACSA Day Spa- Earth Stone Massage A relaxing massage

combining hands and heated ‘Black Basalt Stones’, applied to the key points on your body to bring perfect harmony. This treatment will leave you feeling simply divine.THB 2,590! Hot Introduction Price THB 1,800 /1.5 hr. Valid for the month of August 2012. Book Now: Tel. 032 531470 Ext. 2 or email: spa@putahracsa.com www.putahracsa.com Favorite for Mum Treat your mum for this Mother’s day with a Purifying Massage in the privacy of your room including a special gift for mum. Duration 1 hr / Price THB1, 500 Valid only August 11th -15th , 2012.

Wedding Promotion at V Villas Introducing the pre-wedding photo shooting package at the dreamy V Villas Hua Hin

With its peaceful beachfront location and stunning contemporary architecture, complemented by private pool villas, personalised service and gourmet dining, the multi award-winning V Villas Hua Hin offers an inspirational setting for couples is search or a dream venue to have their prewedding photo shooting. Prices for the pre-wedding photo shooting package start at THB 19, 000 net only and comes with plenty of privileges, including: A choice of accommodating at a luxurious Pool Villa Suite for 1 night Daily breakfast at Villazzo Restaruant Location for pre-wedding photo shooting High Tea ritual in your villa or by the beach Welcome fruits basket, honeymoon bed set up, and romantic milk bath A bottle of sparkling wine Romantic candlelight set dinner Relaxing 60 mins aroma massage Full in-room mini bar service 10% discount off on all food and beverage services (except alcohol) 30% discount off on all spa services For more information and reservations, Call +66 (0) 2309 3939, email: reservation@vvillashuahin.com, or become a fan at www.facebook.com/vvillashuahin

Wine & Dine

Famille Castel @ Siam Winery

By A. Lindstrand

irstly, I must say congratulations to Mr. Daniel Schwalb, Director of Marketing & Sales of Famille Castel (wine tasting party) at Market Village Hua Hin with great taste and great presentation.

Wine tasting (often, simply tasting) is the sensory examination and evaluation of wine. While the practice of wine tasting is as ancient as its production, a more formalized methodology has slowly become established from the 14th century onwards. Modern, professional wine tasters use a constantly evolving formal terminology which is used to describe the range of perceived flavors, aromas and general characteristics of a wine. More informal, recreational tasting may use similar terminology, usually involving a much less analytical process for a more general, personal appreciation. Well, as the comparison of wine

tasting that evening were come from France. This is amazing experiences when you tasted wine and you have someone that knows about wine’s overall quality assessment as Khun. Surachet (Hua Hin Hills Wine Ambassador) recommended. So., whenever you’re looking for the place of good wine to spend on your holiday, hand to Siam Winery. Well., they will recommend a good one for you. (Surely! ) Tasting flight is a term Distressed by wine tasters to describe a selection of wines, Usually between three and eight glasses, However this time we were tasted eight glasses (As I remember right! ) presented for the purpose of sampling and comparison as the quality taste of an intense and fruity flavored wines from France.

For next examination please contact Hua Hin Hills Wine Cellar by Siam Winery at 1st floor, Market Village-Outdoor zone 234/1 Phet kasem Rd., Hua Hin, Prachuap khiri Khan Tel: 032-526 351 or visit the website www. huahinhillswinecellar.com

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The Culinary Dusit Thani Experience An Evening at The San Marco Restaurant

id not know exactly what to expect but when asked to spend some time at the fabulous Dusit Thani Resort between Hua Hin and Cha Am I was in for a surprise. Every Wednesday evening, a special Italian Buffet is served at the San Marco Restaurant on the ground floor of the Dusit Thani Resort. Named after the San Marco Piazza in Venice, this restaurant pays homage to this captivating destination.

Quote : One well-known guidebook on Venice describes the Piazza San Marco as “beautiful at all times of day or night and in all seasons of the year. It is one of the few delicate works of architecture that can absorb a bustling vulgar crowd without loss of dignity; a great city square which retains a feeling of animation when there are few people in it.” Perhaps the same can be said of the San Marco Italian Restaurant inspired by Venice’s leading landmark – though of course in no way wish that any of our guests could ever be classed as vulgar! On Wednesdays the restaurant is decorated with the red, white and green colours of the Italian flag. The chef displays his talent with the ever-popular Pasta Factory Buffet. which consistently, also, draws in guests from far and wide. At an amazing value of Baht 950 ++per person, kids from 6 – 12 pay half price, under that age, free. This is a real culinary delight and simply said, “ Bargain”. For THB 1,400++, a additional free flow of red or white wine and beer, soft drinks for the under aged, is yours. As you enter, the buffet is clearly covered with a traditional Mediterranean favourites menu. I like the Dusit Thani saying : “ Using the gifts of heaven to create heaven on earth”. It is all so true.

Italian food is among the most diversitive and broad range of culinary delights available on our planet. Stretching more than 2000 KM from North to South you will find a most fulfilled menue of gourmatics for everyone´s taste buds. The Pasta Factory Buffet starts off with a combination of salads based on Julius Ceasar´s prime choice. You are challenged to combine your own creation. Complimenting the salad is a vast selection of pastry and bread. No Italian food without bread. The Beef broth offered did not impress me, but then who comes to Italy for a beef broth? Minestrone is a different story. At the Primo Piatto ( starters) buffet, the usual marinated Bell Peppers, Egg Plants, Tomatoes, Olives, Prosciutto, Cheeses, you name it, are displayed for your picking. As these delicious starters are a bit oily with healthy virgin olive oil, you should proceed cautiously not to over-eat before you indulge in the main courses, deliberately pluralized to indicate the

wide spread compositions of the responsible Chefs. Go back for the cheese after the main course is the recommendation. A must is the Carpaccio of salmon with fresh rocket salad and caramelized pearls of pear with raspberry vinegar and the Stuffed shiitake mushroom with gorgonzola cheese, on salad tossed in honey-mustard and balsamic dressing.The main Courses, Secondo Piatto, consisted of turf and surf creations practically following the mountain region along the Mediterranean coast line all the way down to Reggio di Calabria and Sicily. Among others, “I tried everything”, outstanding was the Osso Bucco, Venison and Baked cod fish on mashed potato and vegetable pearls, with lemon-andbutter sauce, the oven baked Quail halves stuffed with a risotto secret and King Prawns in a delicious

Saffron cream sauce. On request, Chef will fix yu a Pasta of your choice, long, short, round, flat, or a Pizza freshly made in the wood fired oven, right there in the restaurant. There were much more taste bud patting dishes, but as I had to make a choice. No way to convince myself to skip the dessert buffet, Tiramisu, Limoncello Vanilla Cream, Chocolate Mousse and a selction of Italian ice creams and sorbets. I settled for a limoncello cream, returning to the cheese table afterwards. All this went down with a Cabernet Sauvignon red wine, rounded off with a “digestivo” of Fernet Branca or simply a limoncello? Grappa anyone? This Wednesday event is highly recommendable and highly affordable, moreover highly delicious.Wise to make a reservation in advance as the buffet is highly populated. As Arnold said “ I will be back !” Open daily for dinner from 6.00 – 10.30P.M. Saturday and Sunday also for lunch from Midday – 2.30P.M.Wednesdays - The Pasta Factory Buffet. For reservation please call 032 442 100 e-mail dthh@dusit.com Aree Restaurant – a must for French aficionados for deliciously prepared French Home cooking in a cute little place right on Soi 94 opposite Vista Suay Club, a short distance away from the new Noi Restaurant. Madame Aree cooks personally and within 10 minutes she turns out a Ratatouille or any French dish you desire. Of course she can also make other Western dishes such as steaks and schnitzels with Chips, mashed potatoes or simply boiled potatoes.

Mondo Vino ‘‘Hua Hin’s Wine Experience’’ 22/65 Naeb Kaehat Rd, Hua Hin (next to Putahracsa) Tel. 032 531493 www. mondovino. co. th

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More Promotions

British Airways unveils special offer

Hua Hin & Promotions August Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum- Indulge yourself with a delectable Chinese meal every Saturday, Sunday and on Public Holidays from our comprehensive menu of authentic Dim Sum delicacies for THB 449 nett per person. Chinese Buffet Dinner every Sunday - A fusion of Chinese, Thai and Mediterranean cuisines for THB 899 nett per adult for THB 399 nett per child 6-11 years. Full Moon dinner: 2nd August - Join our 5-course set menu while watching the full moon from the highest restaurant in Hua Hin for THB 899 nett per person. Signature dish of the month - Stir fried seafood with Chinese plums smothered in Hong Kong sauce for THB 600 nett per person. Sky Bar : Lose yourself with the live DJ playing up tempo funky beats which will help put you in the perfect mood to relax, unwind and be entertained while the streets and seascape bustles below from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (Thursday to Saturday live DJ),Taste: Feel Extraordinary, Sexy, Chic and Trendy .Enjoy cuisines ranging from outstanding traditional Chinese dishes to succulent nouvelle appetizers and authentic Chinese “tapas” (except on Monday) Style: Upscale Downtown Breathtaking views of the fishing village skyline and a discriminating selection of the finest spirits your palate might demand. Apple-Berry-Rita, No booze, no lose – sharp and sour, this fruity Apple-berry-rita enables absolute power throughout the month of August for THB 220 nett The Chay Had Restaurant -Signature dish of the month,In cumin marinated grilled squids with parsley and tomato couscous in lemon vinaigrette for 380 THB nettt. Theme Dinners: Monday - Thai curry night The meticulous art of preparation, seasoning and blending flavors has evolved into a distinctive culinary category on its own. We have featured five of the best curries that will appeal to the most discerning of palates for THB 550 nett per adult for THB 300 nett per child 6 - 11 years. Wednesday - Wine Dinner-A 5-course set dinner with a glass of wine perfectly matched with each course for THB 1,550 nett per person Friday - Soft and Salty Breeze Night , Al Fresco seafood and steak a la carte dining just one stone away from the sea Aqua : Revitalize yourself and sip one of the Aqua signature cleansers and boosters at the swim up bar and melt away with an ice cream for hours.Weekend Hot Dog or Satay Toss, See if you are lucky enough to snag a flying hot dog or a Satay out of the trolley located at the Kids Zone pool area for THB 80 nett or including soft drink THB 140 nett, Sunset Beach Bar brings you special daily Sunset Hours from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm with all local beers and classic cocktails for THB 120 nett The Market Theme Dinners:Monday & Tuesday - Authentic Thai Terrace Dinner Enjoy our unique á la carte menu. Wednesday & Friday All-you-can-eat pizza, pasta and salad buffetTHB 599 nett per adult, THB 300 nett per child 6 - 11 years -Thursday - Taste of Siam Buffet with twisted Sri Lanka Kottu Roti and a live Khim player THB 599 nett per adult THB 300 nett per child 6 - 11 years -Saturday - International Barbeque buffet Enjoy our live band with a unique terrace experience THB 999 nett per adult THB 450 nett per child 6 - 11 years Queen’s birthday: On August 12, come and rejoice in the most revered celebration in Thailand and celebrate our beloved Queen’s Birthday and Thailand Mother’s Day .Join our management team in the lobby at 1900 to enjoy the traditional Thai way to commemorate Mother’s Day at exactly 19.29 hrs.It is a special night for you and your family to taste our delicate and delicious Asian twisted buffet with live traditional Thai music during dinner from 19.45 hrs onwards at the Market restaurant for THB 850 nett per adult; all mothers get a discount of 50% and for THB 300 nett per child 6 - 11 years The Cellar: Open daily from 12.00 pm - 10.00 pm Taste the best of both worlds through wine. Gather with friends and families at the Cellar and travel through time as we feature wines from the old and the new world. Get cold cuts and cheese imported from Italy and France or catch our daily wine tasting from 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm.The Cellar Burger weekends Saturday and Sunday from 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm.Try one of our Cellar burgers fresh from our charcoal grill served with French fries and one soft drink for THB 240 nett . Signature dishes of the month: Become a gourmet of the Panini, order our special sandwich with smoked chicken, bacon, cheese and tomatoes for 140 THB nett and give us the recipe of your preferred sandwich for the next monthly promotion. (The winner of the selected sandwich promotion will get a World News Coffee T-shirt and a cap) Slim Fast Soya Latte Macchiato 99% fat free for THB 80 nett. Cupcake Festival -Pick one of the World News coffee signature cupcakes for THB 90 nett. Kiwi Delight - With a kiwi scoop, fresh kiwis and whipped cream for 120THB nett Cocktails on Wheels -Open daily from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm ensuring that you are hydrated in the evening. Cocktails are available for your enjoyment either in the Lobby or for takeaway for THB 100 nett per glass. Daily Pre Diner Cocktail Hours and the Midnight Nightcap Hour From 7.00 - 9.00 pm and from 12.00 - 1:00 am happy hour select one drink and the second drink is on us. Culinary Jazz night at Milestones on August 23 -The casual, upscale atmosphere is the perfect destination to relax, gather with friends and family to sample fabulous food, taste distinctive wines and listen to our Jazzy guest band for THB 1,400 nett (including soft drinks, beer and wine) THB 700 nett per child 6 -11. Signature dishes of the month-Taste of South Africa, Flame grilled Crayfish is a must, sweet and juicy, brushed in garlic butter and served with baked potatoes for THB 1,200 nett. Eat the drunken Beer can chicken served with a seasonal salad and French fries and feel the taste of Africa for THB 600 nett per chicken (great for 2).Simba and Pumba hand carried from Africa the Boerewors sausage served with masked potatoes and tomato and onion sauce for THB 600 nett or the Borewors served in a hot dog for THB 450 nett.Happy Hour 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm for special price THB 100 nett on local beer, cocktails, Gin, Rum and Vodka Cocktail bar special Fortune cocktails at the Beer House,Get a chance to wine a free drink at any of your favorite lounge, bar or restaurant at the Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa and spin the wheel of fortune at the Beer House. Beer House -Sexy Thirstday, Get ready for the sexy Thursday night at the Cocktails bar. Ladies receive free flow shooters on every Thursday starting from now until September 30 from 9.00 - 11.00 pm. Local Friday night for local people, Music by our new Phoenix band and DJ Pu stereo is a lie and oh no oh my, show your local identity and get free entrance, free parking and the first drink on us All shooters for the month of August for THB 111 and Premium THB 199 Weekend Coyote Madness-Every Friday & Saturday from 10:00 pm till late, let’s get down and naughty because it is the weekend and the girls are ready to party. Monthly Theme Party – Dirty Devil Hunting AngelsAugust 31-A night filled with horn devils and exotic angels; with prizes for the hottest devil/angel (Free shoots for devil/angel costumes). The Beer House will be transformed into the sexiest devils night with a haunted dance floor. For reservations : 032- 538 999 – www.hilton.com/huahin

for Thai students Thais studying in the UK entitled to double baggage allowance for checked baggage

ritish Airways today announced that Thai students purchasing the airline’s special student fares to the United Kingdom are entitled to an additional piece of checked baggage of 23 kilograms free of charge. The student fare, starting from just THB 25,500, is valid for purchase from now until 31 December 2012 for outbound travel until 31 December 2012. This offer is open to any Thai student with a valid UK student visa.“We want to do what we can to lighten the load for Thai students as they travel for the school term, holidays, and visit throughout the year,” said Sriram Narayan, British Airways Country Manager, Thailand, Vietnam. “With this offer, students travelling to the UK can take with them up to 46 kilos as checked baggage, allowing them to carry more academic and personal supplies on their journeys.” What’s more, British Airways’ hand baggage policy also permits passengers a free allowance of one carry-on baggage of up to 23 kilograms, plus one laptopsized bag, handbag or briefcase per customer to be carried on the aircraft. British Airways also offers its Skyflyer Solo service for students under 18 years of age travelling on their own so that parents can be assured that their children

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have safe and fun flights. To celebrate what will be a summer to remember for the UK, British Airways is giving out new Olympics-themed entertainment packs to children on its flights. Please contact the British Airways Sales Office at 02-627-1701, or visit ba.com for more details. Fare terms and conditions: Fares are available from the selected ticketing locations. All tickets must be issued by 31 December 2012.Valid for outbound travel until 31 December 2012.Return tickets valid for 12 months. Unaccompanied minors not permitted. For all return journeys, the additional baggage allowance is only valid on the outbound journey, and valid only on British Airways flights. Proof of valid student identity is required at the time of booking. All document checks will be done at the airport. Should the documents be found inadequate the passenger will be charged for excess baggage. The main piece of hand baggage must fit within the dimensions of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm, including the handle, pockets and wheels and the bag must fit into the bag gauge, available at the check-in area. While laptop, briefcase or handbag must be within 45cm x 36cm x 20cm, including the handle and pockets and it must fit under the seat in front of the passenger.

...Continued from Page 16… has 207 luxurious rooms and suites, including the Club executive floor, each with its own private balcony overlooking the ocean or landscaped gardens. High ceilings, period-style furniture and a décor that uses rich polished hardwood softened by the warm tones of Thai silk evoke the spirit of the 1920s. The 42 villas set amongst the extensive gardens, with their spacious living accommodation and the option of their own pool, offer privacy along with the ultimate in luxury. Amongst the dining options are the all-day Railway Restaurant, serving international cuisines, the Palm Seafood Pavilion which overlooks the ocean, Hagi Japanese restaurant, set on the street corner and blending traditional and modern Japanese cuisine, and Salathai, serving Thai cuisine in a separate pavilion.With its location on the beachfront, the hotel is perfect for swimming and boating, and just for lazing on the beach. Two putting greens, four swimming pools, two tennis courts, a snooker room, badminton, table tennis and a fitness centre offer opportunities for leisure and keeping fit, and there is a children’s playground and other facilities for the youngsters. With the spacious tropical gardens forming a backdrop, Spa Cenvaree offers a full range of luxurious massage and body treatments combining ancient Asian therapies with modern technology that detoxifies and re-mineralises the body and soothes the mind. The hotel’s location within easy reach of Bangkok, along with its gracious ambience, makes it ideal for meetings, incentives, conference groups and weddings. The fully equipped function rooms can hold up to 250 people, while garden functions for as many as 450 people are a speciality, the memorable setting enhancing every event. Centara Hotels & Resorts is Thailand’s leading operator of hotels, with 37 deluxe and first-class properties covering all the major tourist destinations in the Kingdom. A further 17 resorts in the Maldives, Philippines, Vietnam, Bali Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Mauritius Indian Ocean, brings the present total to 54 properties. Brands and properties within Centara ensure that specific categories such as couples, families, individuals, and meetings and incentives groups will all find a hotel or resort that is appropriate to their needs. Centara operates 25 branches of Spa Cenvaree, one of Thailand’s most luxurious and innovative spa brands, together with its newly launched value brand Cense by Spa Cenvaree, which provides core spa services for busy travellers. The company’s Kids’ Club is available at all the familyfriendly resorts to ensure that the youngsters and teens are taken care of. Centara Hotels & Resorts also operates two state-of-the-art convention centres in Bangkok, and two in northeastern Thailand, one being located in Udon Thani and the other in Khon Kaen http://www.centarahotelsresorts.com

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Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

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Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

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Volume 9 issue 10 August 2012

Cha Am Today Volume 3 issue 12 August 2012

HM the Queen Sirikit’s Birthday

Wishing Her Majesty a long life in Happiness and Good Health from the entire Hua Hin Today Team. …The Queen Sirikit story

Volume 3 Issue 12 August 2012

15th Shell Eating, Bird Watching and Squid Catching in Cha-Am

he 15th Shell Eating, Bird Watching and Squid Catching in Cha-Am will take place again this year between 8 and 16 September at the lookout point on Cha-Am beach. Organized by the Cha-Am Municipality, with cooperation of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Singha Corporation, this event aims to attract visitors to the beachfront city during the low season. Similar to the first one in 1999, its highlight features squid catching, an activity popular among tourists. In addition, the organizers include boat racing and fishing contests at the opening of the event. Besides squid catching, there are fresh seafood selling, concerts from famous singers every night and bird watching at Thung Takad Plee and Khao Nang Panturat Natural Park. Organized in the morning and last afternoon every day, the bird watching activity allows tourists to

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see local and immigrant birds that dwell on swamps and at the foot of the hill in the two places. A qualified tour guide will provide information on the birds and the environment there, too. The Shell Eating, Bird Watching and Squid Catching in Cha-Am is one of the most favored events of the city as it attracts a lot of tourists every year. Last year, over 35,000 tourists came of the event and visitors can enjoy various to join the event. One reason for this is activities there. that the organizers maintain good quality The main reason why this event is held during the rainy season of Thailand is because it is the good time when a lot of squids can be easily found and caught. Moreover, many birds are migrating from the north to stay here. Although it is the low season when fewer visitors come to Cha-Am, this activity will somehow promote tourism in the city and attract many tourists who would like to enjoy fun activities and beautiful landscape different from other seasons in Thailand.

Phetchaburi-Prachuap Traditional Football Match Starts in the Rain

n 4 July the District Chief of ChaAm Mr. Pramote Sampao-ngern presided over the 18th PhetchaburiPrachuap Khirikhan Traditional Football Match at the Rama VI Military Base’s field in Cha-Am. On this occasion, the Chairman of Cha-Am/Hua Hin Tourism Business Association Dr. Rungrot Sileungsawas delivered welcoming speech. This year’s football match consists of 17 teams of hoteliers and hotel staff in Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khirikhan. It was hosted by Mr. Krip Rojanasathien, the managing director of Chiva-Som. The opening ceremony highlighted a beautiful procession that campaigned on anti-pollution and promoted reforestation as well as reduction of use of toxic materials. Since the concept of this year’s event concerned environmental protection against global warming, during the opening ceremony, the rain kept showering from welcoming speech to the procession. After the opening, a friendship football match between the media group, including staff of Thai Channels 3, 7 and Siam Sport Newspaper, and the hoteliers from Phetchaburi and Prachuab Khirikhan began. The match was very exciting and both teams tied with the score 1:1. The highlight of the match was the one between the Chiva-Som team and Evason team as both played very hard and

actively, especially during the first half of the match in which the Chiva-Som scored 2:0 with 2 fouls. The second half saw Evason played hard to no avail because the vanguard and center missed the target twice and ended up kicking a ball into their own goal. So, Chiva-Som beat Evason with the score of 3:0. The traditional football match is still going on from Monday to Thursday until 5 August. There will be 2 matches daily. The winner of the final round will be awarded a trophy and some cash. The awarding ceremony, chaired by the Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khirikhan Governors, is taking place at Hua Hin Grand Hotel. According to Mr. Krip, the traditional football match symbolizes strong cooperation and unity of hoteliers and hotel staff of Hua Hin. The reason why it was held in the low season is because hotel staff is very busy during the high season and this time of year sees less work than other periods. Moreover, football is the sport that strengthens relations of all hotel staff and can be used as an anti-drug campaign for adolescents, too. Mr.Krip added that the hoteliers and hotel staff in Hua Hin were

highly concerned with the current global warming and environmental crises in the city. Now, they are working to bring back the greenscape with cooperation of local governmental agencies by initiating environmental campaigns and activities as well as this football match. “If Phetchaburi and Prachuap have good environment, it will become an ideal place to live and stay for local people and tourists,” concluded Mr. Krip. Images of the Event Mr. Wasan Kittikul, Chairman of Hotel Association in Western Thailand. 1.Mr. Pramote Sampaongern, Cha-Am District Chief, delivered an opening speech. 2.Dr. Rungrot Sileungsawas delivered his welcoming speech. 3.Parade of Hua Hin/Cha-Am hoteliers and hotel staff entering into the field of Rama VI Military Base, Cha-Am. 4.Mr. Krip Rojanasathien, the host of the event, gave a bouquet to the media and hotel staff footballers.

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Volume 3 issue 12 August 2012

Princess Chulabhorn Admires

Shell-Made Souvenirs from Cha-Am

สมเด็จพระเจ้าลูกเธอ เจ้าฟ้าจุฬาภรณวลัยลักษณ์ อัครราชกุมารี เสด็จเยีย่ มชมผลิตภัณฑ์ทรี่ ะลึกจากเปลือกหอย

n 10 July 2012 at 4 p.m., HRH Princess Chulabhorn Walailak visited the head office of Saphan Hin Community in Cha-Am to admire shel-made souvenirs of the housewife group from Saphan Hin, Nong Jaeng, Saha Kham and Baan Paak Khlong Communities. According to Mr. Winai Buapradit, the Phetchaburi Governor who gave the Princess a warm welcome, the Saphan Hin Community, established on 16 October 2005, has 747 people with Ms. Phannapa Hommeun as the Community’s leader. After the Cholprathan Cement Pub. Co. Ltd. Got concession of cement manufacturing in Khao Yai, a canal was dug and a stone-made bridge was built to serve as a route for cement transportation via the sea. Around the industrial area are dormitories of the Cholprathan Cement’s staff and local people. Since most of the people live their life as fishermen, after catching some fish, there are a lot of seas shells which the local women of

Saphan Hin Community use to make some souvenirs. In 2006, the Cha-Am Municipality officially established the local women who make and sell the handicrafts as the Saphan Hin Housewife Group. Consisting of 16 members, the Saphan Hin Housewife Group cooperates with the women from Nong Jaeng, Saha Kham and Baan Paak Khlong to make and sell shell-made souvenirs. Most of the products are reasonably priced and serve the need of Thai visitors. Now, the group is creating more items to attract foreigners, too. The visit of HRH Princess Chulabhorn has made all the local people including the Sapahn Hin Housewife overwhelmingly happy and grateful because the Princess also learned how to make some souvenirs from sea shells and took pictures with the local people. Before leaving the Saphan Hin Community, HRH Princess Chalabhorn also donated some money to fund the work of the housewife group.

Swiss Sheep Farm: The Euro-Style Valley of Love in Cha-Am

เมือ่ วันที่ ๑๐ กรกฎาคม ๒๕๕๕ เวลา ๑๖.๐๐ น. สมเด็จพระเจ้าลูกเธอ เจ้าฟ้าจุฬาภรณวลัยลักษณ์ อัครราชกุมารี เสด็จเยีย่ มชมผลิตภัณฑ์ทรี่ ะลึกจากเปลือกหอยของกลุม่ แม่บา้ นชุมชนสะพานหิน ชุมชนบ้านหนองแจง ชุมชนสหคาม และ ชุมชนบ้านปากคลอง โดยมีนายวินยั บัวประดิษฐ์ ผูว้ า่ ราชการจังหวัดเพชรบุรี เฝ้าทูลละอองธุลพี ระบาทรับเสด็จ ณ ทีท่ ำ� การ ชุมชนสะพานหิน เขตเทศบาลเมืองชะอ�ำ นายวินยั บัวประดิษฐ์ ถวายรายงานว่า ชุมชนสะพานหิน เป็นชุมชนทีไ่ ด้รบั การจัดตัง้ ขึน้ เมือ่ วันที ่ ๑๔ ตุลาคม ๒๕๔๘ มีประชากรทัง้ สิน้ ๗๔๗ คน โดยมี น.ส.ผันนภา หอมเหมือน เป็นประธานชุมชน พืน้ ที่ ของชุมชนสะพานหินเดิมเป็นพืน้ ทีร่ กร้างติดกับทะเล หลังจากบริษทั ชลประทานซีเมนต์ จ�ำกัดมหาชน ได้รบั สัมปทานการท�ำ ปูนซีเมนต์บริเวณเขาใหญ่ ได้ทำ� การขุดคลองและก่อสร้างสะพานทีท่ ำ� จากหินทัง้ หมดเพือ่ ใช้เป็นเส้นทางการขนส่งปูนซีเมนต์ทาง ทะเล และปลูกสร้างบ้านพักให้กบั พนักงานของบริษทั จึงท�ำให้พนื้ ทีร่ อบๆ บ้านพักโรงปูนมีประชาชนทีป่ ระกอบอาชีพประมง อพยพมาตัง้ บ้านเรือนอาศัยอยูจ่ ำ� นวนมาก และใช้บริเวณสะพานหินเป็นทีจ่ อดเรือประมงหลบคลืน่ ลม และกูอ้ วน กูล้ อบ น�ำ สัตว์นำ�้ ทะเลทีจ่ บั ได้มาบริโภคและออกจ�ำหน่ายให้กบั ประชาชนในท้องถิน่ และนักท่องเทีย่ วทัว่ ไป ในการจับสัตว์นำ�้ ของชาวประมง มีเปลือกหอยทีอ่ าศัยอยูท่ อ้ งทะเลธรรมชาติตดิ อวนขึน้ มาจ�ำนวนมากกลุม่ แม่บา้ นจึงน�ำมาประดิษฐ์เป็นของทีร่ ะลึกจ�ำหน่ายให้กบั นักท่องเทีย่ ว ในปี พ.ศ.๒๕๔๙ ได้รบั การสนับสนุนจากเทศบาลเมืองชะอ�ำให้จดั ตัง้ เป็น “กลุม่ แม่บา้ นสะพานหิน” เพือ่ จัดท�ำ ผลิตภัณฑ์ชมุ ชน “การประดิษฐ์ของทีร่ ะลึกจากเปลือกหอย” เพือ่ เป็นการน�ำวัตถุดบิ ทีห่ าง่ายในชุมชนมาประดิษฐ์เป็นของทีร่ ะลึก จากเปลือกหอย เพือ่ เพิม่ มูลค่าของเปลือกหอยทีห่ าได้ในบริเวณชายหาดชะอ�ำ มีสมาชิกทัง้ หมด ๑๖ คน มีการรวมตัวกันเพือ่ ผลิตและจ�ำหน่าย “สินค้าของทีร่ ะลึกจากเปลือกหอย” ให้กบั นักท่องเทีย่ วชายหาดชะอ�ำ โดยด�ำเนินการร่วมกับชุมชนบ้านหนอง แจง ชุมชนสหคาม ชุมชนบ้านปากคลอง สินค้าทีก่ ลุม่ ได้ดำ� เนินการผลิตนัน้ จะผลิตให้ตรงตามความต้องการของนักท่องเทีย่ ว ทีเ่ ป็นชาวไทยเป็นส่วนใหญ่ ซึง่ เป็นสินค้าทีม่ รี าคาไม่แพงมากนัก เหมาะส�ำหรับการซือ้ เป็นของฝาก อีกทัง้ มีการพัฒนาผลิตภัณฑ์ ให้มรี ปู แบบของสินค้าทีแ่ ปลกใหม่สวยงามให้กบั นักท่องเทีย่ วชาวต่างประเทศทีม่ าท่องเทีย่ วทีอ่ ำ� เภอชะอ�ำ ในโอกาสทีฝ่ า่ พระบาท เสด็จมาเยีย่ มชมในครัง้ นีย้ งั ความปลาบปลืม้ ปิตยิ นิ ดีมายังกลุม่ แม่บา้ นสะพานหินเป็นอย่างยิง่ จากนัน้ สมเด็จพระเจ้าลูกเธอ เจ้าฟ้าจุฬาภรณวลัยลักษณ์ อัครราชกุมารี ได้เสด็จทอดพระเนตรการสาธิตการประดิษฐ์ ของทีร่ ะลึกจากเปลือกหอยของกลุม่ แม่บา้ น ผลิตภัณฑ์ของทีร่ ะลึก เปลือกหอยหายาก พร้อมทัง้ ทรงฉายพระรูปร่วมกับตัวแทน ชุมชนและส่วนราชการทีม่ าเฝ้ารับเสด็จ และทรงมอบเงินเพือ่ ทุนให้แก่กลุม่ แม่บา้ นชุมชนสะพานหินต่อไป

4th Rally to Preserve Phetchaburi River

here are a lot of beautiful places on earth tourists usually dream of visiting no matter how far they are. Now, there is one in Thailand that features both natural beauty and scenic landscape á la Switzerland in the valley embrace. The Euro-country style Swiss Sheep Farm, the latest tourist attraction in Phetchaburi, is located 200 kilometers from Bangkok on Phetchakasem Road at the Kilometer Point of 201 before the turn to Cha-Am.

Boasting genuine Swiss atmosphere, Swiss Sheep Farm has a lot of fluffy sheep on the verdant field. Visitors can watch them graze, take pictures with them and even pet them. Amateur and professional photographers can take photos of the scenic landscape the place has to offer. Also, the newly wedded can have pre-wedding outdoor photo taking for only 2,500 Baht. Besides admiring the beautiful scenery or taking pictures, tourists can enjoy riding a pony and couples can take part in fun yet romantic love activities in which they help each other to hang a key of love, the symbol of everlasting relationship. The most unmissible activity above all is being a shepherd who feeds, pets

and takes pictures with all the sheep. Swiss Sheep Farm has several souvenirs that visitors can buy for their friends and family as well. Children can enjoy a big amusement park. There is a café with classicstyle interiors for everyone to take a break over delicious sweets and aromatic coffee. Open to all at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday and at 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m., the farm is currently offering promotional entrance fees to children (20 Baht from the normal price of 30 Baht) and adults (40 Baht from the normal price of 50 Baht). For further information, please contact tel. 032 772 495.

n the occasion of the Phetchaburi Preservation Day on 7 August 2012, the Phetchaburi Provincial Office is organizing the 4th Rally to Preserve Phetchaburi River under support of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Phetchaburi Tourism and Sport Office and the Kaen Krachan National Park. This event aims to allow tourists to admire beauty of the sacred Phetchaburi River highly valued for its historical background, local lifestyle and tourism, thus raising awareness on its preservation mutually done by both tourists and local entrepreneurs. Held on 4 August 2012 from 1 pm. to 5.30 pm., this event features a raft racing, activities bases and breeding of seedlings for the Kaeng Krachan National Park. Ticket costs 450 per person including all activities provided food and souvenirs. Besides the event, the Business Association of Kaeng Krachan-Phetchaburi Basin is offering visitors a rafting trip package along the Phetchaburi River from 5 to 30 July 2012. This trip includes accommodations and various activities provided by 12 resorts in the province,

namely Phetchvarin Resort and Spa, Nana Resort and Spa, Kaeng Krachan Boat House Paradise Resort, Chatpetch Resort, Phetch Rim Than Resort, Ritthima Srichumsaeng Resort, Fasai Riverview, Suan Phetch Riverview Resort, Suan Ing Tharn Resort, Kaeng Silp Resort, Thanu River Resort and Baan Suan River Resort. Reservation for this package can be made in advance at each of the resort mentioned above.For further information on all the activities to take place during the event, please contact the Business Association of Kaeng Krachan-Phetchaburi at tel. 081 880 6382 or at website: www.khonlumnampet. com or the TAT’s Phetchaburi Office at tel. 032 471005 and 032 471006.

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Cha-Am to Celebrate Queen’s Birthday

he Cha-Am Municipality will organize a festive event to celebrate the National Thai Mother Day and the birthday anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on 12 August 2012. With an aim to allow people and visitors in the city to express gratitude to Her Majesty, respected throughout the country as the mother of all Thai people, this year’s event will take place at the Cha-Am Municipality. Followings are main activities to be held: 8.00 a.m. – The Cha-Am Municipality provides marine animals to local community representatives so that they release them in public water sources.

6.30 p.m. – A candle-lit ceremony to express gratitude to Her Majesty. Participated by governmental officials, club members, businesspeople, local people and students in Cha-Am, this activity will take place at the Cha-Am Municipality. 7.00 p.m. onwards – The Cha-Am District Chief will chair the ceremony together with the participants. After delivering a report on the stage where an image of Her Majesty is placed, the District Chief will offer a royal tribute, bow and sing the royal anthems to honor Her Majesty. A big firework and fire displays to honor Her Majesty. An awarding

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Is Certified 2012 Drug Free Workplace Project

rporn Hemmara, Director of Human Resources, on behalf of Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa (right) received the certificate for “2012 Drug Free Workplace Project” from Prasarn Wongsawad, Deputy Governor of Petchaburi Province at the Petchaburi Town Hall. Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa has been certified two consecutive years in 2011-2012 as an outstanding service provider facility in preventing the use of drugs in the workplace and solving drugs-related problems as key major criteria qualified in achieving this recognition. Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is continuously keep delivering our commitment in order to provide great support to local community as one of our 3 Core Values by “Sheraton” brand. Please call (0)32 708 000 or e-mail reservations.huahin@sheraton.com for information, room reservations and meeting enquiry.

ceremony of the best mothers of 2012 A singing performance of students from Baan Cha-Am Municipal School 1 Stage performances of students from Baan Huay Sai Tai Municipal School 5, Wat Sai Yoi Municipal School 2 and Baan Nong Ta Pud Municipal School 7 Stage performances of members from Phetchaburi Red Cross Group and ChaAm Social Dance Club. 10 p.m. – Closing ceremony Note : Dress code for governmental officials and local people is contemporary Thai style or smart casual and uniforms for students, club and association members.

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Launches “Sheraton Fitness” Programmed By Core Performance

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Is Certified 2012 Drug Free Workplace Project

New Faces Appointed

at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

heraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is pleased to announce an appointment of Achareeya Talabhat (left) as a “Human Resources & Training Manager” and Kesorn Manadee (right) as a “Restaurant Manager”. Both of them are probably new faces to Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, but fondly known as long term service from our sister properties ; Achareeya gathered her intensive experience from Training and Development at Sheraton Pattaya Resort, followed by newly branded ; Aloft Bangkok - Sukhumvit 11 while Kesorn spent several years in a role of Food & Beverage at The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok prior to explore an differentiation of service culture from elsewhere for a short while before returning to be part of our great team at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa.

rporn Hemmara, Director of Human Resources, on behalf of Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa (right) received the certificate for “2012 Drug Free Workplace Project” from Prasarn Wongsawad, Deputy Governor of Petchaburi Province at the Petchaburi Town Hall. Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa has been certified two consecutive years in 2011-2012 as an outstanding service provider facility in preventing the use of drugs in the workplace and solving drugs-related problems as key major criteria qualified in achieving this recognition. Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is continuously keep delivering our commitment in order to provide great support to local community as one of our 3 Core Values by “Sheraton” brand. Please call (0)32 708 000 or e-mail reservations. huahin@sheraton.com for information, room reservations and meeting enquiry.

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