Hua Hin Today January 2011

Hua Hin Today Volume 8 issue 3 January 2011

Our best wishes for the New Year

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To our business partners, clients and affiliates,

May the New Year bring you and your loved ones happiness and success, cheerfulness and optimism, good health and high spirits!

Yours Sincerely,

~The Hua Hin Today Team

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Adieu/Bye Bye/Adios/ Qia/Hej Da/Tot Ziens-2010

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s the year 2010 leaves us in the desire that everything will be better in 2011, we look back on a year where. Cars got better and cleaner, Mobile phones got more intelligent, Food got more expensive, Europe got colder, Thailand had more rain, Flooding caused human suffering, Politics pretty much remained the same agony. However, we are all optimistic that 2011 will bring more peace, prosperity, understanding and love among mankind. The Hua Hin Today Team wishes all our loyal readers, residents and tourists a prosperous 2011. Visitors please come back and enjoy our sun kissed coasts, our wonderful food and unequalled hospitality in amazing Thailand – The Hua Hin Today Team.

Laudation to His Majesty King Bhumipol

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our Majesty, our King, it is with high admiration for your patience, your wise words and your patronage of this wonderful Kingdom Thailand during the year 2010. A year in which it was not easy to navigate the ship to calmer waters. However with your recovery, your positive spirit has inspired us all. May 2011 bring you happiness, wisdom and good health.

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EDITORIAL FOREWORD

re we putting 2010 behind us without giving a thought how it was? Well, it was what we made of it.

We blame politicians but elect them. We are quick to point a finger but take no criticism. Not much has changed.

I took an Air Berlin plane to Europe a little while back on a short visit before Xmas. Took a one way ticket through the Internet as I surfed for the lowest fares.

With no return ticket I was declared insane by those who call themselves friends. It was bloody cold and when I decided to fly back there were plenty of seats available at low prices. A day later, airports were closed. Chaos of people battling for seats, flights and hotel rooms.

Apparently they even got into fights. I was so glad to be back in Thailand.

Motorbikes going against the traffic flow was what I am used to. Dogs on the highway, overloaded trucks and kamikaze mini busses brightened up my day as I travelled back from Suvarnabuhmi. In Germany , flashing Mercs who think that they bought the left track on a freeway when they purchased their car, swearing their way through traffic, honking, cutting, followed by BMW´s and Audis, in that order. Pushy Mercs actually never bothered me as I drove a very fast car that kept ahead of the others. In the stores I found unfriendly people, no feeling for service and extremely high food and drinks prices. A Croissant with Ham and Cheese with a Coffee at € 6,99 ( B 280 ) buys you a starter , pizza and a glass of red wine at an Italian Restaurant in Hua Hin.

Positive is that all is so well organized.

The garbage is collected on time, Internet speed is what they advertise and sell, in big cities, red light only last half a minute instead of 3-5 min. in BKK. Enough Europe blues. Snow is nice for a few days. Welcome back to the sun.

Our Chivasom colleagues are again marching on with Keeping Hua Hin Clean. The municipality, or rather an oil factory entrepreneur has distributed garbage bags to all the hotels in their Honourable Endeavour to be filled with empty plastic bottles and send to the plastic recycling plant on Soi 112 to be turned into crude light oil. The oils is than sold to refineries in BKK at 18 Baht a litre. The daily production of crude oil is about 4000 litres. Can you calculate?

Who gets the revenue? Practically, it would be a lot more effective to place garbage containers in the less privileged areas to avoid the Klong and side roads being used as a garbage container. Side roads or pothole paths, they also need to be mended, up kept. In the opinion of reader comments, developers should be responsible for a certain section of road that stretches in front of their development. Good idea. Hopefully, this and keeping Hua Hin clean will be followed up. A while back Mr. Scott Stuart, assistant of ex Vice President Al Gore of the USA made an appearance in Hua Hin and worried us about the Earth warming and mounting natural catastrophes caused by carbon emissions.

Are we doing anything against it or

We offer at least 10 different kinds of curries from North to South with rice noodles, yellow noodles or spaghetti. Famous Kao Soi from Chiang Mai and other goodies are served at Thai local prices. We also have a fresh vegetable buffet and Thai dessert specialties as well as herbal teas and other fresh drinks. Our new menu includes Spaghetti with green curry, Spaghetti with Kao Soi Soup and Spaghetti with Northern Style Tomato Sauce.

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is the industry lobby just too powerful.

Again, the USA, largest emissions sinner is against global regulation but they get away with it. Japanese keep killing whales and dolphins to satisfy their perverted food needs. Chinese keep wanting tiger testicles and brown bears are still “milked” for their liver juices which are supposed to make man more macho. Greenpeace keeps protesting in icy cold waters but their cold endeavors just hit deaf ears or cold wet suits. I could go on and on but would probably get into trouble if I criticized governments for not protecting children and taking no action against child porno and child abuse.

Wish y´all a Merry Xmas, Happy New Year, Good Luck, Love and Prosperity and keep cool.

Editor

Happy 2011 ~The Hua Hin Today Team

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84 World Tennis Invitation in Hua Hin

By Supansa / Chamnan

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he Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty The King, along with the Hua Hin Municipality will organize the “84 World Tennis Invitation” to celebrate the upcoming New Year in Hua Hin and fundraise 2 million Baht for environmental conservation.

According to the Deputy Hua Hin Mayor Mr. Suwit Rienrungreung, this event, which will take place at the Centennial Park in Hua Hin, brings together the first-ranked tennis player of the world Caroline Wozniacki and the world’s 3rd ranked Kim Clijsters. It will be the first time for them to play in Hua Hin. Having learned about the tournament in Hua Hin, both the players said they were impressed and were looking forward to coming here as the event would also celebrate the birthday anniversary of His Majesty the King.

Besides Caroline Wozniacki and Kim Clijsters, the tournament also highlights a legendary match between the first ranked Siamese twins Sonchat and Sanchai Ratiwat and the American twins Bob and Mike Brian. This will be the first time for them, too.

The 84 World Tennis Invitation, will be held on 1 January 2011 at 5 p.m. and will

be broadcasted on the Channel 9 Thailand.

An audience of 5,000 are expected to attend the event. Tickets for this tournament are sold at 1,500 Baht.

According to Vice Mayor Mr. Suwit, A Tennis Championship is one of the most exciting sport events in Hua Hin. Not only does it promote tourism in the city but this event also contributes much to social work. In 2009, some proceeds from the tennis tournament were donated to a fund

for monitoring pollution and conserving environment on the Hua Hin beaches, a feature of the city. This upcoming event will also contribute to environmental protection as some income from ticket selling will be given to the fund for an environmental campaign.

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New Year’s Celebration with Food Festival

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อนเทนนิสสมาคมแห่งประเทศไทยในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ ร่วมกับเทศบาลเมืองหัวหิน จัดศึกเทนนิสมือ หนึง่ ของโลก เฉลิมฉลองเทศกาลปีใหม่เมืองหัวหิน พร้อมมีการมอบเงินดูแลสิง่ แวดล้อม 2 ล้านบาท จากการเปิดเผยของ นายสุวทิ ย์ เหรียญรุง่ เรือง รองนายกเทศมนตรีเมืองหัวหิน จ.ประจวบฯ ว่าทางเทศบาล เมืองหัวหินและลอนเทนนิสสมาคมแห่งประเทศไทยในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์โดย ฯพณฯสุวจั น์ ลิปพัลลภ อดีตรองนายกรัฐมนตรี ได้รว่ มกันจัดกิจกรรมเทนนิสนัดพิเศษ“84 เวิลด์ เทนนิส อินวิเทชัน่ ” ณ สนามเซ็น เทนเนียลปาร์ค(หัวนา) ซึง่ ก็ได้นำ� เอานักเทนนิสสาวมือ 1 ของโลก แคโรไลน์ วอชเนียคกี้ ปะทะกับ คิม ไคลจ์สเตอร์ มือวางอันดับ 3 ซึง่ ทัง้ สองนีก้ จ็ ะมาปะทะกันเป็นครัง้ แรกทีป่ ระเทศไทยเมืองหัวหิน ซึง่ ทัง้ สองเมือ่ ทราบถึงโปรแกรมว่าจะต้องมาดวลกันทีป่ ระเทศไทยก็ได้ให้ความเห็นว่า นับเป็นความประทับ ใจเป็นอย่างมากเนือ่ งจากต้องการทีจ่ ะมาเทีย่ วเมืองไทยหลายครัง้ แล้วแต่ยงั ไม่มโี อกาส นอกจากนัน้ แล้วทางสมาคมลอน เทนนิสฯก็ยงั น�ำเอา “ฝาแฝด” ไทยซึง่ เป็นนักเทนนิสมือ 1 ประ เภททีม สนฉัตร-สรรค์ชยั รติ วัฒน์ ปะทะกับ “ฝาแฝด” มือ 1 ของสหรัฐอเมริกา บ๊อบ-ไมค์ ไบ รอัน ซึง่ คูน่ กี้ จ็ ะถือว่าเป็นประวัติ ศาสตร์ของวงการกีฬาและของ ประเทศไทย ก�ำหนดการแข่งขันนั้นก็จะมีขึ้น ในวันที่ 1 มกราคม 2554 เวลา 17.00 น. ซึง่ ก็จะมีการถ่ายทอด สดทางทีวชี อ่ ง 9 ออกไปทัว่ โลกซึง่ ก็จะมีผชู้ มหลายร้อยโลกล้านคน ส่วนในสนามนัน้ ก็จะมีผเู้ ข้าชม ประมาณ 5 พันคนซึง่ บัตรเข้าชมนัน้ ราคา 1,500 บาท “ซึง่ ในการแข่งขันทีผ่ า่ นมานัน้ ทางท่านนายกสมาคมฯ แจ้งว่ามีเงินเหลืออยูห่ ลังจากหักค่าใช้จา่ ยต่างๆแล้ว 2 ล้านบาท ซึง่ จะน�ำเงินดังกล่าวมอบให้กบั ทางเทศบาลเมืองหัวหิน เพือ่ จัดตัง้ เป็นกองทุนเพือ่ การดูแลปัญหา มลภาวะสิง่ แวดล้อมตามชายหาดทะเล เพราะเสน่หข์ องเมืองหัวหินอยูท่ ชี่ ายหาดจึงต้องดูแลและรักษากัน ให้อย่างดียงิ่ เพือ่ ประโชน์ทางด้านการท่องเทีย่ ว” นายสุวทิ ย์ฯ กล่าว.

เทศบาลเมืองหัวหินจัดงานเทศกาลอาหารหัวหิน ควบคูง่ านเทศกาลส่งท้ายปีเก่าต้อนรับปีใหม่

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ายจิระ พงษ์ไพบูลย์ นายกเทศมนตรีเมืองหัวหิน กล่าวว่า ขณะนีเ้ ป็นช่วงเทศกาลส่งท้ายปีเก่าต้อนรับปีใหม่ ทาง ส�ำนักงานเทศบาลเมืองหัวหินจึงได้มอบความสุขให้แก่ประชาชนชาวหัวหิน ตลอดจนนักท่องเทีย่ วโดยได้จดั งานเทศกาล ส่งท้ายปีเก่าต้อนรับปีใหม่ควบคูไ่ ปกับงานเทศกาลอาหารหัวหิน ขึน้ ตัง้ แตวันที่ ๒๙ ธันวาคน ๒๕๕๓ – ๔ มกราคม ๒๕๕๔ ณ สวนหลวงราชินพี นื้ ที่ ๑๙ ไร่

By Supansa Kraiwaad ส�ำหรับอ�ำเภอหัวหินถือว่าเป็นสถานทีท่ อ่ งเทีย่ วทีม่ ชี ายทะเลทีส่ วยงาม มีแหลงท่องเทีย่ วหลายแห่งทีย่ งั คงอนุรกั ษ์ ธรรมชาติ และบรรยากาศทีส่ งบ มีสงิ่ อ�ำนวยความสะดวกต่างๆ ทัง้ ด้านทีพ่ กั สนามกอล์ฟ ร้านอาหารระดับมาตรฐาน การ ua Hin is going to bid adieu to the boasts a lot of haute cuisines specially คมนาคมสะดวกสบาย อีกทัง้ ยังอุดมสมบูรณ์ไปด้วยอาหารหลากหลายชนิด ท�ำให้มนี กั ท่องเทีย่ วทัง้ ชาวไทยและชาวต่าง Year of Golden Tiger and looking prepared by cordon bleu chefs from fine ประเทศนิ ย ม forward to the upcoming Year of Rabbit restaurants and five-star hotels in the city.

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with its big and lively New Year’s Celebration along with the Hua Hin Food Festival to take place between 29 December 2010 and 4 January 2011 at the Queen Sirikit’s Memorial Park.

Thanks to its white sandy beaches, serene atmosphere, various tourist attractions top-notched accommodations and convenient location, Hua Hin is one of the best holiday getaways for Thais and foreigners alike.

On public holidays, vacationers often influx in the city and the New Year is not an exception. Catering various mouthwatering menus for tourists, Hua Hin is also a good place to enjoy eating. And food lovers will have joie de vivre at the upcoming Hua Hin Food Festival which

Aiming to make Hua Hin famous among visitors for its excellent gourmet, the Hua Hin Food Festival will have a big fresh seafood fair that also sells local food of the city.

There will be stage performances by famous Thai artists nightly and cultural shows of students in Hua Hin. On the transition to the New Year, the Hua Hin Municipality will organize a big celebration at the event. Those coming will get a special gift.

For more information on this festive event, please contact the Hua Hin Municipality at tel. 032 532 433 ext. 402 or the Municipality’s Tourism Promotion Section at tel. 032 532 433 ext. 100.

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Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin

he opening of a new hospital is always a remarkable event. The Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin (BHN) that opened its doors on November 1st is the latest addition to the hospitals owned and operated by the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, the parent organization for all the ‘Bangkok Hospitals’. In addition to its flagship hospital in Bangkok BDMS governs twenty hospitals including ones in the all the main resort areas of Thailand, Phuket, Pattaya and Ko Sumui.

Hua Hin was a big gap in this network of hospitals; now that gap has been filled.

experience makes him very sensitive to the at BMC and ALL the Doctors and nurses personal and medical needs of patients from who join the staff will come from BMC; we are truly going to reproduce the Bangkok other countries and cultures. experience here in Hua Hin. The Assistant Medical Director is Dr Apiwat Noiprasit; Dr Apiwat trained and I would like to mention one other member of The hospital has an impressive management has practiced for ten years as a specialist in staff K Nipathorn Sawangvit (K.Nim) who is responsible for the public relations for the hospital and will be able to help you if you have any problems. is not only for patient’s comfort but having every patient in a private room is very important for preventing cross infections, which are a huge problem in some European hospitals.

The first phase of the hospital, the Emergency Department, opened on November 1st and is busier than we anticipated. The next phase of the hospital to open will be the Out Patient Department (OPD). The construction and installation of equipment is going very well.

Originally we thought that the clinics would open in April but we now are confident that they will open in early January. These clinics will be by appointment only.

Our new hospital being a member of this network of hospitals has the advantage that all the experience and expertise that the network has acquired can be used in planning, building and operating the new hospital. Many networks of hospitals expand by acquiring the ownership of other existing hospitals, but BDMS’s expansion has also included the building of several hospitals on empty land and is very experienced in how this should be done. Bangkok Hospital Pattaya and Bangkok Hospital Sumui are examples of this approach.

We will have clinics in General medicine, Children’s Clinic, Women’s Care Clinic, General Surgery and some surgical specialty areas such as Orthopedic Surgery, Urology and other specialty areas.

The construction of any building, a condominium complex, shopping center, school or hospital needs particular expertise in its design. Hospitals are incredibly complicated and there is a whole sub-section of Architects who specialize in this work.

The government regulations are very precise and each part of the construction needs to team. Dr Somarch Wongkhomthong is the meet exacting inspections.

Hospital Director. Dr Somarch has been with If this was not complicated enough, we the Bangkok Hospital in Bangkok (BMC) know that it is essential that a hospital be for many years. He was responsible for the a warm, welcoming place and not a cold development of the International service that medical factory. In BHN every patient will has been successful in bringing patients from be in private one-person room. These rooms other countries to Bangkok for medical care. are beautifully furnished and decorated, this He practiced in Japan for many years and this

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The third and last phase, the full in-patient services with Operating Rooms and Intensive Care unit is also likely to be open earlier than anticipated, possibly in March.

Internal medicine. He spent four years in the new Bangkok Hospital in Ko Sumui. Very few doctors have the experience of working in a new hospital, so his experience there will be of great value in Hua Hin.

Telephone for Emergency Department. 032 616 888 or 1719 Telephone for Clinic appointments. 032 616 800 or 1719

Dr Michael Moreton who previously practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology in Canada and China is the International Medical Coordinator at Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin. He will be happy to answer any Our nurses, pharmacists, technicians and questions that you might have -- Moreton@ many of the support staff have all worked bgh.co.th

A little Etymology, anyone?

miling with a happy face, although slightly jetlagged with a vague souvenir of a trip to the old continent, a few days earlier, I found myself cuddled in the warmth tropical climate of Thailand, trying desperately to forget the icy cold weather and attitudes found in both Spain and Denmark…. Surrounded by a florilege of various perfumes, wandering canapés, cocktail trays and cigars among well and lesser known Skal buddies, and an increasing number of gorgeous Ladies (no comments), I tried guessing how many knew the actual meaning of the word skal, which spells ‘skål’, as we all know, A symbol, our club name, a worldwide recognized brand.

say that??). The skål practice undoubtedly and Norway conquering, killing, raping lived on through Hastings and further. and looting the rest of Europe…!

From the 16-17th century onwards, Norse Our stunningly beautiful Kingdom of descendants most often toasted the ”All Thailand is far from the icy fjords, though Beautiful Maidens’ skål” to honor and the spirit still distinguishes our gatherings. courtship their Lady companions and The Hua Hin Skål community is an example beloved. A well-performed skål is also a of gratifying and creative togetherness…..! token of acknowledgment and Friendship. See you next Friday 10th December for Let’s keep it that way and leave the our annual Christmas gathering and bring ‘Beautiful Maidens’, the Vikings and the a friend along! rest of the invaded countries alone….shall TO HAPPINESS, GOOD HEALTH, Our cherished Norse word is the we!

FRIENDSHIP AND LONG LIFE! etymological origin of the English * Viking: “for those who skipped history Richard Mehr ’skull’. Paul the Deacon (720-799AD) classes” - Common denomination for the President Skål International – and others - who lived to live or hear different and diverse Nordic barbarian of the first Viking* raids around 780AD tribes and clans from Denmark, Sweden Hua Hin & Cha Am was horrified. He claimed the savages skillfully cleaned and adorned the skulls of their fallen enemies with looted gems.

Used as drinking vessels for mead, the fermented honey drink they fancied, the Please feel free to Come and Fellowship with us bowl was passed around, always from the at The Marriott Resort and Spa, Hua Hin every Sunday at 10am.

Chief down. The Norse then settled (well, A new Non Denominational Christian Church. Service in English and Thai. invaded) Germany, Ireland and most of the British Islands, to become Christians and Come and be part of our Family and enjoy snacks civilized. The terrified French King even gave the Danes the Duchy of Normandy, and refreshments and great fellowship after the service ! the Swiss…well did not even exist, they were commonly referred to as ‘Waldstätten’ (Forrest states; various clans as brutal and rough as their cousins the Vikings) it’s only later they became known as Switzerland, often confused with Sweden and Swaziland เรานมัสการภาษาไทยและภาษาอังกฤษ มาเป็นส่วนหนึง่ ของเรา (for the ignorant), but well-known for their ้ นรับทุกท่านเหมือนหนึง่ ในครอบครัว ร่วมรับประทานอาหารและพบเพือ่ นใหม่! insatiable Swiss desire for idyll building เรายินดีตอ (idyllification) leading to the creation of a nation remarkable for its efficient transport networks, orderly villages, and almost unremitting dullness… (oupss, did I just it became an expression for toasting and often the excuse for a speech, which a majority of Nordics to this day, hoteliers, postal clerks and aristocrats alike, seldom resist after a few skåls of Aquavit, in our case, a few cold “Heinies”, also in company of fellow foreigners, at times a bit startled, wondering from which planet we originate.

A few words are often enough, preferably witty and giving thanks to the Hostess and/ or the Host.

Power of Love Church คริสตจักร พลังแห่งรัก “Love ALL – Serve ALL” “รักและถ่อมใจ” We welcome everybody !

The question remains, though, how many of us do know the meaning, it’s origin, besides pronouncing it right before swallowing a delectable alcoholic beverage, then two and three and for those like me who have a huge thirst and a very big stomach, four and five…….”Hic” and “Hic” again…..! The most common early middle age translations refer to a beverage bowl or vessel, which was passed around the table or the campfire for each to drink from in turn. By extension

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ทีโ่ รงแรมทุแมรี ออท รีสอรท์ และ สปา หัวหิน กวันอาทิตย์ เวลา 10:00 น.

Contact Us : ติดต่อเรา English : Bill 0840661429 ภาษาไทย คุณเอก 0873516156 E Mail polchuahin@hotmail.com

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Dusit Thani Hua Hin Hotel

he Dusit Thani Hua Hin Hotel organized its grand 20th anniversary celebration on 15 December 2010 in Cha-Am, showcasing a big dinner banquet, pool revues and awesome fireworks.

Did you know this?

“Stewardesses” is the longest word typed with only the left hand And “lollipop” is the longest word typed with your right hand.

No word in the English language rhymes with month, orange, silver, or purple.

“Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters “mt”.

According to the Hotel’s General Manager Mr.Victor Sukseri, the Dusit Thani Hua Hin Hotel started working on 14 December 1990 with an investment of over 900 million Baht and more than 300 rooms of different types to suit every customer. At that time, its supervisor was Than Phuying Chanat Piya-ui.

Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.

The sentence: “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” uses every letter of the alphabet.

Now, the hotel is 20 years old already with 400 qualified staff members. A public company with its shares at the Stock Exchange of Thailand, the Dusit Hua Hin Resort has accommodated many national events and conferences, including the previous ASEAN Summit. It also welcomed a lot of national leaders of Thailand, namely Mr. Chuan Leekpai, Mr. Banharn Silpa-acha, Mr. Anan Panyarachun, Maj. Gen. Chavalit Yongjaiyut and Dr. Thaksin Chinnawatra.

Even Thai ministers, ASEAN leaders and royal families of Thailand and other countries stayed there when they visited Hua Hin or Cha-Am.

The words ‘racecar,’ ‘kayak’ , and ‘level’ are the same whether they are read left to right or right to left (palindromes).

There are only four words in the English language which end in “dous”: tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous There are two words in the English language that have all five vowels in order: “abstemious” and “facetious.”

TYPEWRITER is the longest word that can be made using the letters only on one row of the keyboard.

“Both national leaders and guests like to stay here because of our sincere staff members and executives who are serviceminded by nature. Plus, we present Thainess in everything we give to the guests, such as services, food and beverage.

To fulfill the wish of Than Phuying, we still foster traditional Thai identity and share it with our guests,” said Victor, adding that the Hotel’s business is not run only in Thailand but also in other countries like England, Germany, India, China and the Philippines.

A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.

A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.

A “jiffy” is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.

A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.

A snail can sleep for three years.

Almonds are a member of the peach family.

An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain.

Having been working for the Hotel for 20 years, the General Manager, who said he already married his work, is a beloved executive for all of the staff as he often takes care of his team

(I know some people like that also)

Babies are born without kneecaps. They don’t appear until the child reaches 2 to 6 years of age. members. Moreover, he encourages his staff to participate in all activities arranged by the Hotel so that they can fully show their talent and potential to others. In so doing, all the staff of the Hotel feel that they are working as a family. That’s why working for the Hotel is the happiest job ever.

Even though Victor is now 60 years old, he said he would continue to do his best for the Hotel, especially promoting Thai identity to compete with other foreign hotels.

Finally, the General Manager wishes all guests at the Hotel a Happy New Year for 2011.

February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.

In the last 4,000 years, no new animals have been domesticated.

If the population of China walked past you, 8 abreast, the line would never end because of the rate of reproduction.

Leonardo Da Vinci invented the scissors.

Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite!

Rubber bands last longer when refrigerated.

The average person’s left hand does 56% of the typing.

The cruise liner, QE 2 moves only six inches for each gallon of diesel that it burns.

The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.

(Good thing he did that.)

The winter of 1932 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze completely solid.

There are more chickens than people in the world. Winston Churchill was born in a ladies’ room during a dance.

Women blink nearly twice as much as men.

Bonus!! All the ants in Africa weigh more than ALL the Elephants!!

Now you know (a little) more than you did before!!

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Panorama Pool Villas Grand Opening

gainst the backdrop of disheartening economic turmoil across the globe, comes some very refreshing financial news from our own backyard.

An unprecedented agreement designed to restore consumer confidence amid these turbulent times was announced in Hua Hin a few years back between Para Development Company and Bangkok Bank Public Company Ltd. The agreement, the first of its kind in the Hua Hin property market, would secure the funding necessary for the construction of infrastructure, a clubhouse and perimeter walls for Para’s groundbreaking Panorama Pool Villas resort project.

Now, after completing the Panorama project in a high quality fashion with happy house owners, Panorama celebrated it´s grand opening with an appropriate open house party.

The relationship with the Bangkok Bank, the superior building quality and professional supervision guaranteed a

top of the charts development seeking its equal among other developments.

“Bangkok Bank has known and had a very successful business relationship with Udorn and his family for more than 20 years. And their business, such as hotels and various other retail outlets have flourished over those years. I would personally say that we have experienced ‘win-win’ situations over the years,” said Khun Suchart in his speech to guests and members of the press. “Time and time again Udorn has shown himself to be not only entrepreneurial and successful but has always conducted himself honourably with the Bank and customers alike. This high moral standing has earned him many like-minded friends and the respect of Bangkok Bank,” The Panorama development has stunning panoramic views of the mountains and the sea. Set on a slope of lush green vegetation and bordered by protected Forestry Park land and the Thai Royal Family, the villas are just minutes away from a superb golf course and natural beaches. ...more on page 29...

Black Mountain Masters Tournament in Hua Hin

Golf Masters tournament at the Black TheMountain Golf Club was a great success.

HUA HIN : Japan’s Tetsuji Hiratsuka broke Thai hearts when he beat local hope Namchoak Tantipokakul at the first playoff hole in a thrilling finale to the Black Mountain Masters yesterday. Namchoak is happy with his performance despite losing the play-off.

It was a fine victory by Hiratsuka who had played top class golf throughout the tournament, although he showed signs of nervousness in the last round, missing some putts on his way to a 71. In the play-off at the 18th hole, 23-year-old Namchoak overshot the green and landed in the bunker. His bunker shot left him too much to do and Hiratsuka was able to clinch victory with a short par putt.

On a dramatic day, Namchoak, who had begun the round seven strokes behind the leader, had played inspired golf, hitting a 65 to haul himself to the top of the leaderboard.

Namchoak then had to suffer an agonising wait to see if his clubhouse lead of 14-under would hold up as Hiratsuka and South Korea’s Lee Sung both missed opportunities to finish it off in regulation. Hiratsuka, who has been very consistent all year, was overjoyed at topping the year off with a victory.

“It is amazing, unbelievable. I love the Asian Tour,” he said.

He said his iron play was good but he found putting quite difficult.”It was hard to read the greens. There were no easy putts,” he said. He hopes this win will move him on to bigger things.

“I will concentrate on my world ranking. I want to improve and get into the big events,” said the Japanese. ...more on page 16...

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SIAM POOLS – Magnapools a healthy alternative Siam Pools N

orthern Thailand’s best known pool builders expanded their business and arrived in the Hua Hin / Cha-am area. Siam Pools is the preferred dealer of Magnapool and Poolrite equipment in Thailand. Now in their 3rd year of business, Siam Pool’s partners and owners together more than 30 years experience in swimming pool design, construction and refurbishment in Thailand, Europe and Australia. Having worked closely with Poolrite partnership and equipment for over 15 years, the staff and owners of Siam Pools provide a When Ruby was one year old, her skin became wide range of knowledge from equipment so inflamed we admitted her to Westmead service to balancing the water in your pool. Children’s Hospital, where over a number of days , she was given an intensive treatment of MagnaPool, the world wide patented mineral steroids and wet bandages. Since then we have water technology system that has taken the pool done everything in our power to minimize the industry to the new level with their mineral environmental effects [such as dust mites] to water science technology, has partnered with improve her condition.

Siam Pools in Thailand to market, build, install and maintain the MagnaPool systems We set up our new house to help her condition, in the commercial and domestic market. Siam this includes Pools successfully installed the Magnapool • No carpet in any room, leather and vinyl mineral water system on the 6-star, ultra lounges luxurious development of the Sixth Sense • Plastics toys only group – Soneva Kiri on Koh Kood island. • All her clothing is 100% cotton This pool will be the new model for the entire • All beds are wrapped in dust mite covers Sixth Sense group in Thailand. They are also • A washing machine that boils the water in the currently under contract with many more washed to kill mites boutique resorts around the Southeast Asia to Ruby is unable to play on the grass or carpet install the MagnaPool system. And they are or sand pits. We live near the beach we also close to completion on many of their luxury, cannot take her to. We recently enrolled her in high-end resorts and hotels. swimming lessons and although we covered The most interesting of installations of her in Vaseline prior to entering the water MagnaPool was at the Tiger Kingdom in within minutes of going in she was taken out Chiang Mai. The vets at the Tiger Kingdom in tears and her sensitive skin was completely feed the tigers daily doses of magnesium and red raw. potassium mineral vitamins for their health. We have been in our new house for over a year When they were introduced to the magnapool and our in-ground pool has remained a cement system, with magnesium and potassium shell as we didn’t see the point of having a minerals infused directly into the pool water, pool knowing Ruby would be unable to go they recognized benefits of the mineral water in. Then I heard about a new pool system system for the Tigers. Because magnesium using the mineral magnesium and after some bathing can help assist in raising internal research we decided to finish the pool. levels of magnesium in the body, the Tigers now just need their dip and they instantly get I am very happy to report we’ve had our new the minerals they need for a healthier quality Magnapool for several months and Ruby is in of life. The Tiger Kingdom in Chain Mai is the the water three times a day for up to two hours first animal habitat in the world to adopt the at a time and absolutely loves it. No creams maganapool mineral water filtration system. and no rinsing of the mineral is needed, just a towel dry and off to play. Zero side effects or irritations. In fact, it seems to be helping her condition and reducing the amount of oil we have to use. This would be impossible in a salt water pool or any pool with excessive levels of chlorine disinfection byproducts.

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Combine this with traditional Javanese craftsmanship and you have stylish beautiful furniture that will last for ever.

The contemporary line is made in Dorang a specialty teak and this has a very distinctive grain which makes this furniture quite unique.

Intrend Java Teak is concerned about the environment and only uses plantation grown teak, and to get the right quality the trees have to be at least 30 years old. Before use the wood is kiln dried that prevents cracking and warping which is a problem with lesser quality teak.

The owner Khun Lek previously owned and The showroom located on Phetchkasem road managed Java Teak on Koh Samui and gained on the corner of Soi 68 near the town centre a reputation for quality of furniture and service has a complete range of furniture and stocks on the Island. She will be happy to assist and accessories such as jacket stands, umbrella advise her new customers in Hua Hin.

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This has brought an enormous amount of joy Sansiri plans to invest THB20 to the whole family. We rave about the pool to billion (US$663 million) in the launch everyone , as it has actually changed our lives, of 11 new residential projects in 2011. not only making it possible for Ruby to play like a normal kid , but also a relief to know our little girl can now learn to swim.

For more information log on to www.tigerkingdom.com Siam pool is currently installing Magnapool mineral water system in the hydrotherapy section of the Chiang Mai Hospital as the soothing benefits of the water on skin and its rehabilitating effects for the body are starting to be recognized by the medical community.

This pool and its effects will be thoroughly examined by the resident doctors and reported on the later on the affects of mineral bathing in magnesium and potassium chloride. Miracle stories of people bathing and swimming in Magnapool water are starting to emerge such as the story of Ruby Ruby’s Joy - Ruby, our two year old daughter, has a skin condition called ichthyosis, which means her skin struggles to create its own oil.

To further complicate the situation Ruby also suffers from eczema, which makes her skin very sensitive and prone to being itchy. Dust mites are the main culprit and although we oil her skin a number of times a day if she comes into contact with anything like carpet her skin becomes inflamed and she starts scratching it.

Thanks Grant and Magnapool. You have a fantastic product!

Phillip Cashion For more information regarding the magnapool product logon to www.magnapool.com For inquires , in Thailand about magnapool system , please feel free to contact Siam Pools at www.siampoolshop.com or by email to info@siampoolshop.com To talk to someone in regards to your swimming pool needs you can also contact their office at 032 442 822.

stands , chests , decorative mirrors , towel rails and all made from teak. To complement the furniture there is also a selection of Javanese lamps and tasteful Bali craft .Polished rattan mats from Borneo made for the Japanese market are a wonderful alternative to rugs and carpets and are available in several sizes.

Uthai Uthaisangsuk, senior executive vice president for condominium business and project development, the company will be focusing on developing Aand B-class condominiums along the planned Mass Rapid Transit Purple Line and prime areas in Bangkok.

Of 11 new launches, seven projects will be for the A and B classes, while the rest will be rest for the C and D classes. Prices will be ranging from THB30,000 (US$994) to THB100,000 (US$3,315) psm. The company has purchased eight plots and is seeking appropriate land for the rest.

“We still see plenty of opportunities on main roads in Bangkok like Sathorn, Taksin, Phaholyothin and Sukhumvit, as well as in the outskirt areas such as Bang Bua Thong district in Nonthaburi, where the Purple Line will run.

We managed to buy a 10-rai plot of land for our new condo developments,” said Uthai.

According to the company’s latest survey, there are around 85,000 condo units in the market this year, 55,000 of which are expected to be sold by the year end.

“Some 30,000 units will be carried over to next year and could be sold out in the first half in case of no new supply,” he said.

In terms of the price, Uthai predicted that it would be increase by 3-5 per cent in 2011.

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Tropical Ocean View Condominiums A high rise development close to Hua Hin

Hua Hin Tropical Ocean View is located only 10 minutes from Hua Hin centre, One unique feature of Tropical Ocean View is the good location only 300 meters from the beautiful beach right next to the luxurious Dusit and Sheraton resorts, 1 km to the challenging Palm Hills Golf Course, and. Tropical Ocean View provides you with an ideal holiday home.

The stylish 12-storey condominium resort set on over 10.000 sqm of land with more than 50% used for landscaped gardens, Communal facilities include an exotic swimming pool with deck areas set in the lush gardens, Jacuzzi, children swimming pool and children play ground close to the Club house. Adjacent to this is a fully equipped, air conditioned fitness centre with it`s own fitness pool. The restaurant with the pool bar will be easy accessible included Mini mart open every day, Car park and 24 Hour security.

Feel comfortable with large Lobby area, reception services.

Each floor is served by three lifts - meaning quick and easy access to your comfortable apartment, High quality security systems, Property management will help for your lifestyle more perfect, our project also provide high standard system with backup for power and water supply, Wireless internet, and master antenna television reception wired in every units.

Lockers storage and cleaning services are available.

80% of units have ‘Sea View’.. 9 type of units range from 46 to 198 square meters (gross floor area) and standard units have a minimum of two bedrooms and two bathrooms except the A0 unit. All units have generous balconies and corner units have 2 separate balconies. Ground units are provided with terraces with direct access to the garden and pool area. Studio condos available from 2.7 M Baht.

The resort style condominium occupies an six rai plot of prime real estate with over 50 percent of the land committed to landscaping and facilities. Outstanding features include swimming pools, Jacuzzi, Fitness centre, restaurant, Mini shop, Car park and breathtaking tropical gardens, Tropical Ocean View will also have a complete customer service support office on location which will offer full property management , Storage lockers, Laundry, Cleaning services, Reception and 24 to the white sandy beaches. Each floor is served by three lifts meaning quick and easy access to your comfortable apartment.

Hours security.

There is space for 128 parking spaces, 40 of them being Tropical Ocean View has 12 floors, 187 units with seven covered and located adjacent to the first floor. Communal types of individual floor plans to choose from, all designed facilities include an exotic swimming pool, connected to a with quality, privacy and comfort in mind. Ranging from 46 kids pool and Jacuzzi, with deck areas set in the lush gardens. to 198 square metres, all standard units have a minimum of Adjacent to the pools is a fully equipped, air conditioned two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The studio units have a fitness centre with its own fitness pool. The restaurant with the combined bedroom/living room and come complete with a pool bar is easily accessible and open every day. All of this, galley kitchen and fitted bathroom. All types have generous along with a number of Thailand’s premium golf courses that balconies that can easily accommodate deck chairs. Corner are only minutes away! units have two separate balconies. Ground units are provided direct access to the tropical gardens and pool area. Owners will The structural design and finishing will place Tropical Ocean enjoy sea and mountain views from the fourth floor and up View above all other condominiums available in Hua Hin. The while lower floors will have beautiful garden and pool views. anticipated fundamental feature is its traditional holiday resort Units start from 52,800 baht per square metre with studios surroundings with outstanding swimming pools, which will be complimented with breathtaking tropical gardens, complete by from 2.18 million baht. a short stroll to the white sandy beaches. Located next to the One of the more exclusive options for spacious living is the 5 star Dusit Resort Hotel, Sheraton Resort and a stone throw prestigious Penthouse floor which consists of eight spacious away from the Palm Hills golf course. Only a 5-minute drive penthouse units which range from 183 Sqm. To 198 Sqm.. The to the centre of Hua Hin and for those coming from Bangkok, Penthouse floor will appeal to those who appreciate all of the a short 2.5 hours ride will get you to a world of tranquillity and best from life! seaside ambiance.

As an inclusive condominium, Hua Hin Tropical Ocean View Tropical Ocean View will also be offering a rental program provides everything you would die sire with conveniences for those investment buyers looking for properties with including a shuttle bus service to Hua Hin and golf cart shuttle strong rental returns and good future capital appreciation.

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espite losing the play-off, Namchoak was happy with his performance.

“Yes, it was disappointing not to win. I was feeling slightly nervous and I couldn’t control my shots as much as I wanted,” he said.

The Thai player had rallied really well as his third round score of 77 had appeared to have put him out of contention. One consolation for Namchoak was that his good showing enabled him to secure his Asian Tour card for next season.

“That is a great Christmas and New Year present for me,” he said.Sharing third place were two Thais, Piya Swangarunporn (73) and Kiradech Aphibarnrat (66), along with Australia’s Scott Hend (65) and Lee (70).

Piya, who began the day leading the field, said nerves got the better of him. “I was feeling very nervous on my first five holes but it was not too disappointing as I had played well all week,” he said.

“This is my best finish on the Asian Tour. It has been a really great week for me and I gained a lot of experience.

Maybe next time I wont be so nervous.”

Unfortunately for Piya he just missed out on securing his Asian Tour card. Thongchai Jaidee finished in lone seventh place after a disappointing 71. The Thai star, who many were tipping to win the tournament, was looking in good shape after making the turn at threeunder, but he suffered a disastrous run on the back nine with a double-bogey at the difficult 11th and bogeys at 12 and 13.

Two late birdies were not enough to challenge the leaders. Hua Hin hero Prayad Marksaeng, cheered on by supporters wearing Prayad is Back t-shirts, finished well with a 67, sharing eighth spot with three others including compatriot Thaworn Wiratchant. Last night the players enjoyed the annual Asian Tour awards dinner at the Hyatt Regency hotel

5th Royal Trophy to Honor the King

H FINAL ROUND SCORES 274 - Tetsuji Hiratsuka (JPN) 65-71-67-71, Namchoak Tantipokakul (THA) 68-64-77-65 (Hiratsuka wins title with par on first play-off hole)

275 - Piya Swangarunporn (THA) 69-65-68-73,

Lee Sung (KOR) 66-64-75-70,

Kiradech Aphibarnrat (THA) 69-66-74-66, Scott Hend (AUS) 70-68-72-65 276 - Thongchai Jaidee (THA) 68-69-68-71 277 - Marcus Both (AUS) 70-68-69-70,

Thaworn Wiratchant (THA) 67-72-70-68, Prayad Marksaeng (THA) 70-66-74-67, Alexander Noren (SWE) 72-69-69-67 278 - Zaw Moe (MYN) 69-72-67-70,

Rory Hie (INA) 70-71-69-68 279 - Daisuke Maruyama (JPN) 65-71-73-70, Chapchai Nirat (THA) 66-72-71-70,

Mardan Mamat (SIN) 70-68-71-70,

Anthony Kang (USA) 66-73-70-70,

Matthew Rosenfeld (USA) 67-69-74-69

ua Hin to hold the 5th Royal Trophy, one of the biggest and most famous golf tournaments in this beachfront city, from 7 to 9 January 2011, at the Black Mountain Golf Course.

This event, which includes several well-known professional golfers from Asia and Europe, is organized to honor His Majesty the King and celebrate his 84th birthday anniversary on 5 December 2011.

The winner from the tournament will be awarded the trophy of His Majesty the King.

According to the Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin Mr. Suwit Rienrungreung, Hua Hin is a very famous holiday getaway for Thai and foreign tourists alike as the city has not only beautiful beaches and serene atmosphere but also different tourist attractions, namely Pa La U Waterfall, weekend markets and Hin Lek Fire Mountain.

Golfers may find Hua Hin an ideal place, too, thanks to various golf courses with world-class standards. So, tourism in Hua Hin will be promoted one more time as a lot of golf enthusiasts are expected to join the event.

Those interested to join the 5th Royal Trophy can obtain more information at tel. 032 532 433 ext. 402.

Located right next to GreenScape project on soi 112 and just 10 minutes away from the Banyan golf course, 18 rai land with mature mango trees available for residential development. Possible to split the land in 3 parts and sell separately, title deeds available.

GreenScape . 4 Bedroom – 5 Bathroom . Separate Guesthouse or Maidsroom . Living Area 550 M2 – Land area 2548 M2 . 5 KM South of Hua Hin – 3 KM to Beach Call Eng Sp. 081-199-3229 / 087-982-9266 Call Thai Sp. 087-126-9388 / 081-254-8985 ILT HOUSES CUSTOM BU

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All set in 1550 m² of truly tropical gardens Priced to sell at THB 22,750 million

For more information please call + 66 (0)896 103 125 or email michael@thailand-boutique-villas.com

Exclusive Land for Sale at ‘The Park’

The Park is situated on Soi 116 approximately 500 meters from Petschkasem Road on the outskirts of Hua Hin close to Kao Takiab Beach.

Hua Hin Town is just 5 Minutes away. Kao Takiab beach 1 Km. By-pass highway to Bangkok or South of Thailand 4 Km. The Park is fully serviced with 24 Hrs. Security – Municipal Water & Electricity – Clubhouse recreational Area All plots have a Chanot for fully ownership or lease. There are several Golf Clubs in direct neighborhood and a large Shopping Center.

Contact our Sales Office : +66 (0) 32 511 535 – Email: info@regalthailand.com - Web : www.regalthailand.com

Plot 1 – Ref. Nr. : SLA – 0006 Land Area : 78 Sq. Wah 312 Sq. Meters. Can be divided into 2 plots Plot 2 – Ref. Nr. : SLA – 0008 Land Area : 1 Rai- 92 Sq.Wah 768 Sq. Meters Plot 3 – Ref. Nr. : SLA – 0007 Land Area : 1 Rai 29 Sq. Wah 516 Sq. Meters Plot 4 – Ref. Nr. : SLA – 0009 Land Area : 10 Rai 4000 Sq. Meters

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...More From Page 11...The Panorama The Panorama development will consist of only 57 luxury hillside whilst the infrastructure and a beautiful Club House with lovely gardens and a 25 x 10M2 swimming pool has already been completed. The Panorama Pool Villas lends itself to being a perfect getaway weekend retreat, second-home, retirement home, or simply as an ideal investment opportunity. With the design, special services, and idyllic location of the Panorama Pool Villas, it is equally suited for all - it is, sophistication personified.

Panorama Pool Villas are designed with everybody in mind, families, retirees, people with physical impairments, whether living as an expatriate, or as a holiday maker. The split-level Aqua and Placid villas offer the traditional and romantic Thai/Balinese spacious ‘open living’ areas whereas, the singlestory Nature villas cater for those who would like everything from the Master Bedroom to the swimming pool all on the same level, yet - still retaining that wonderful Panorama Concept.

The Panorama Villa Concept: Designed in a tropical Balinese style and with high-end Western attention to detail and luxury, one really can have the best of both worlds. Villas can be 2, 3 or 4 bed roomed - most en-suite as standard, an 8 x 4 m2 swimming pool, landscaped tropical gardens and expansive outdoor area with a Sala. Inside, superbly luxurious designs create a relaxed

ambience which is not surprising given that the decor is on a par with what you would expect to find in a 5-star resort.

Each is an exclusive property for sale in Hua Hin. The concept of “health and wellness” extends to the facilities that will be featured in the clubhouse; a 24hr concierge service, restaurant/bar, fitness

Swiss Thai Project In Pranburi

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he managing Director of the ThaiSwiss SME Industrial Centre, Pranburi, Paul SOMM announced a development project in Pranburi. Paul said that they are owned by Swiss and Thai Investors (40% Swiss 60% Thai).

The ThaiSwiss SME Ind. Centre started operating 10 years ago. It was predominantly designed for Foreign Investors to manufacture in Thailand.

Meanwhile, the development around us (Tesco Lotus, Government Housing Project etc.) has necessitated some conceptual alignments.

area, large communal swimming pool, and a shuttle service.

The villas are also favourable retirement homes in Thailand.

Contact Panorama: 113/5 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuab Kirikan, 77110, Thailand

Tel : +66 (0) 3253 2846, +66 (0) 3253 2846 Fax : +66 (0) 3253 2846 ext. 12 udorn.olsson@thepanoramavillas.com Mr. Martin Gray - General Manager martin.gray@thepanoramavillas.com Mobile: +66(0)81 85 85 281

Strong vacancy rates in Bangkok condo market

The ThaiSwiss SME Ind. Centre invested in 8 to 10 Rai of land which could be used for a business area (ThaiSwiss Village) and some 30 Rai for residential purposes. On the 3d picture the residential development is shown.

Rama III-Riverside area is the location with the lowest occupancy rate.

Thailand’s Agency for Real Estate Affairs (AREA) said in its latest survey that there’s no sign of oversupply in the Bangkok condominium market, with its modest 21 per cent vacancy rate.

According to AREA president Dr. Sopon Pornchokchai, the company surveyed 103 condominiums completed within the past eight to 12 months in central Bangkok.

Of the 40,027 units in total, 79 per cent, or 31,584, units were occupied. Of the occupied units, 73 per cent of 22,914 units were owner-occupants, while the rest ware tenants.

“The data we have doesn’t show any signs of oversupply at the moment. However, we have to keep an eye on unfinished units, which might affect a number of supply in the market,” he said. “If the new condo units keep coming up in a big amount, the oversupply could be really occurred in two years time.”

As reported in AREA’s research, Ramkhamhaeng was the location with the highest occupancy rate at 91 per cent, followed by Ratchada-Lad Phrao (86 per cent), Phahon Yothin-Phaya Thai (83 per cent), Sukhumvit Soi 1-69 (80 per cent) and Sukhumvit Soi 71-103 (79 per cent).

The lowest occupancy was in the Rama III-Riverside area at 30 per cent.

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Beach front Condominium

Located at Cha Am. Living area is 144 Sqm. 3 bedrooms with luxury interior design, the balcony connect to swimming pool. At the 1st level with the guest bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchen, dining room and Living room.

The 2nd level have 2 master bedroom and 2 bathroom.

There are quiet place and ice sea breeze.

Price is 9.5 Million Baht

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GreenScape stands with supreme elegance on an elevated site in one of

the most desirable residential addresses in Hua Hin. Just a few km. from International Schools & Universities, Banyan Golf Course. Bangkok Hospital and Shopping Malls are virtually at your doorstep. GreenScape is complemented by a wide range of facilities and a complete range of recreational, landscaping and community amenities. The jewel in the crown is a 8,000m2 long winding landscaped water feature ,”Aquascape” embracing a half Olympic length swimming pool, hot water spa, sauna, tennis court and more ...

GreenScape´s sloping lots are crowned with mango and coconut trees

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The Villas feature a guest powder room, a comfortable living and dining area served by an ergonometric designed kitchen that includes a food servery, wet kitchen complete with an additional worktop with a sink, durable acrylic work surfaces and designer built-in cabinets. The walk-in-wardrobe in the master bedroom and an extra large Ensuite Bathroom with Jacuzzi and Shower Cubicle add to the pleasure of this personal environment.

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La Villa Restaurant

t was about 23 years ago in 1978 when Khun Marco and Khun Sai came to Hua Hin to open an Italian Restaurant.

We may well say that they were the first Italian restaurant in Hua Hin. La Villa brought the Mediterranean Culture to Hua Hin. As you approach La Villa , you can scent the Italian smells coming from the Pizza oven and kitchen.

La Villa is very busy, any time of the year.

The reason being that they are the oldest , best known and quality wise most stable one. It is not always easy to get a table at La Villa.

Especially on weekends, it is recommended to call and make a reservation in advance.

The ambiance is very Italian and a recent renovation has taken another culture step towards a typical Italian Restaurant as you may find in Milano , Torino, Modena and Rome. The staff was very helpful and friendly in finding us a table . A moment later, it was already arranged.

The waitresses know exactly what to do ant the right moment.

The menue leaves no wishes open and it is quite difficult to make the right choices as all is delizioso !

We relied on the recommendations of Marco.

As we were seated , Tomato Bruschettas were served almost immediately to get out taste buds orientated and focused on Italian food.

As starters we had a Mussel au Gratin and shrimp cocktail and a seafood cocktail basically made with fresh seafood and a three thousand island dressing accompanied by an Italian ( what else) fresh Italian wine Chatting along about the past and the discouraging flow of tourists this year , we moved on to an antipasto which consisted of several Pasta dishes. One of my mum´s favorites , Penne Quattro Formagio ( 4 Cheeses Penne) , Marco suggested Spaghetti Seafood and a Special Rigatoni al Granchio (crab sauce) finishing off with a

Papa John P

apa John is well known in and out of Hua Hin and the owner Bernd Grabow is Papa John.

Formerly opposite the Sofitel , Papa John moved to the Kao Takiab area a couple of years ago.

There is more parking space now an within reach of some of the Hotels along the coast, a stone throw away from Cikada Market.

Papa John ranges from the Finest Steaks in town to International, Asian, European and Traditional Thai Cuisine. Oven baked , fried or BBQ grilled. It is all there. The restaurant is focused at excellent meals in a cozy and friendly atmosphere and opens seven days a week from 8 am until 23.30 pm What a better way at a German owned restaurant than to start off with a cool Erdinger beer from the tap.

Bernd, Papa John, suggested we start off with an entrée but I suggested a salad instead. I must have been misunderstood because we got serving of small tuna salads , escallops in their shell and bound together little dough bags with delicious contents of which I was promised the recipe which will go into the next Food Lovers.

At first, I searched for all kinds of German food like Schnitzels, Klöse (potato dumplings), thick sauces and maybe some Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) or a great Schweinebraten ( Pork roast).

Papa John insisted that he has the best steaks in town and challenged this remark knowing that I am a Steak Fetishist. and indeed, his selection is quite impressive. You can get Wagyu, Ostrich and of course New Zealand Beef ! Now Wagyu is not my kind of beef. Steak lovers may slam my likes.

I love a Rib Eye with a little bit of fat, nice and thick and medium rare. Bernd ordered a grilled

sirloin from New Zealand beef, medium rare and tender as a steak can get. It practically melts on your tongue. A steak need not be accompanied by other specialties so I chose some steamed vegetables, boiled potatoe’ and a red wine sauce.

The Papa John Menue is very comprehensive and serves an international public. You will find most popular European and German dishes on it. The Thai menue is also quite extensive and one can safely say that the quality of Thai food is superior class. A glass of dark red wine ( Cabernet Shiraz) goes well with any beef.

A variety of ice creams and other desserts rounded of the wonderfull evening.

Papa John is highly recommendable as it certainly pleases an international public. The portions are rather large and the prices fair.

Anyway you get a good value for money. Friendly , prompt and good service!

Here is where they are : Slightly South of Hua HJin Kao Takiab Road opposite the Amari Residence Project.

Ample parking space on both sides of the road. Call 032 6551 172 if uncertain.

mouse as well. I remember a Zabaglione with Vanilla Ice to be a great dessert at La Villa as well. We tried it all. Now we could hardly walk.

An Espresso and Averna on the side digested us a bit. The Grappa rounded it off !

The evening was perfect and the food even better. Marco and Sai being perfect hosts rounds of this Restaurant as highly recommendable with reasonable prices and great quality of food !

For reservations, call : La Villa Restaurant 032 513 435 12/2 Poolsuk Road Hua Hin – Prachuab kirikhan 77110 – Thailand Open Daily – Lunch 11:30 am – 14:30 pm Dinner 18:00 pm – 22:30 pm E-mail : lavilla13@gmail.com www.lavilla.net

The Icy Beans/Naab-k-heart

By Piyanit

By Gmoss

Papa John is an Institution and a Restaurant !

By Gmoss

taste of the lobster linguine and Farfalle salmon e zucchine. Marco cautioned us to take it easy as there was more to come. Italians eat over hours and never rush.

As a main Course we had a choice of Meats, Fish or Seafood. We took it all in small portions but we did not know the magnitude of dishes we would need to conquer. Involtini al prosciutto was very tender with a vegetable and asparagus mashed potatoes. Marco had prepared some lamb which suckled its way to my interior.

The lamb with a red wine sauce was a delight and would have been enough had we known before what awaited us. On special request and ordered quite in advance, Marco would prepare any other request for a limited number of servings. Although we were served a beautiful Vongole al vino bianco , we only tasted it as we had little room for another full meal. Our main course was accompanied by a white Verdicchio, Itailan Wine, recommended for fish dishes.

As La Villa makes their own Ice Cream, what else but order some to found off the evening. However Marco insisted we try chocolate

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A chic style café and restaurant

he brand “The Icy Beans” was introduced about a year ago at its previous location at the Grand Hotel Night Market on Petchkasem Road. After successfully introducing its unique menu of refreshing drinks containing nutritious beans as a supplement ingredient, the expansion of the place is the next step for an even bigger success story.

The Icy Beans decided to relocate and its new location on Naebkehard Rd. allows it to have grown bigger than it ever was. 4 months ago The Icy Beans was re-introduced as a refreshment house / restaurant called Naab-k-heart, open for breakfast-lunch and dinner. The new setting embraces approximately 100 seats with a pretty décor, giving cozy and comfortable feels.

The charming atmosphere attracts the people passing by on this crowded road.

Yes, their unique style of “drinks with beans” is still the emphasis here at this new refreshment house. I do like the idea of adding the beans to your drinks. Not only does it add healthy elements to the drinks but also adds a deliciously smooth taste. Think of whatever drinks you usually order, Thai tea-hot or cold, green tea, cocoa, fresh coffee, etc –you can add healthy beans to all. Blended mixed beans (black beans, green and red beans) in Hong Kong style is a recommendation.

Talking about food, The Icy Beans/Naab-kheart, offers quite interesting menus. There are three different menus according to the time of the day. Breakfast from 7-10am, Lunch from 10am-5pm and Dinner from 5pm-10pm to be exact.

As we are here for lunch, the menu suggests the ‘one dish meal’ type that most Thai people are familiar with. The

recommended ones are: Fried prawn topped with tamarind sauce (served with rice) - Imagine a plate of freshlysteamed Jasmine rice, served with luscious fried prawn soaked with the sweet and sour tamarind sauce. This one is a ‘popular’ dish here.

Stir-Fried simmered pork with ‘Kiew Waan’(green cury) paste (served with rice) - It would be an advantage if you’re already familiar with the famous green curry since this one is a ‘little drier’ version of that. However, they use the simmered pork instead of chicken or other kinds of meat. The Stirfried Kiew Waan tastes very delightful with a proper blend of the spiciness from the green curry chili paste, and the sweetsalty flavors from the seasoninggood balance of flavors and textures. ...More on page 37...

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SEA SPA @

CASA DEL MARE A unique and very special tropical retreat

By Jilly

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ucked away almost unseen is this very by fire, earth and water. These stones formed over millions of years have a special Spa on Petchkasem road. specific crystalline structure which allows A true feast for the body and spirit. The them to absorb, strengthen and transmit Sea Spa emanates an aura of peace and electromagnetic energy, which may have tranquiity; with its walls painted deep cream healing qualities, Each stone has a different and the sound of water soothing the spirit. energetic properties and complements the The rooms are cosy with mediitation music others used on the body to stimulate inner softly playing in the background as the energy balance, peace and health. Healing exotic smell of healing oils wrap themselves oils are formulated such as lavender, ylang around you and lull you into relaxation. ylang and bergamot and used to heal along The Spa offers something completely with the stones. The sensation that emanates from these semi-precious different – a massage stones is really something to that uses semi-precious experience. stones such as Jade, lapis lazuli,Jasper and yellow Exotic facials are on offer calcite. The massuese such as the Caviar lift and will determine which bright and Aqua marine after stones to use by asking sun facial.I tried the Royal the date of your birthday Thai facial and emerged for example people born looking years youner. in April, May and June These wonderful herbal are influenced by the products are made from element of wind and thus cumin, tamarind and other need stones to balance well known Thai herbs and their bodies. The other one can fell the ingredients months are influenced soothing and moisturizing the skin. I really enjoyed my visit to the Sea Spa and would like to invite you to try this great place right beside the Intercontinental Hotel – dont miss it!!! It is well worth a visit.

25/2 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110 Thailand.

Tel: +66 3251 9061-6, Tel: +66 1375 4651 Fax: +66 3251 9099. E-mail: info@ casadelmare.net ...More from page 35...

The Icy Beans/Naab-k-heart Fried rice with kidney beans - Here’s another dish that you can get the nutritional benefits of beans. This one appears as a good looking plate of fried rice but made special with the kidney beans scattered around. The Icy Beans skips the meat and uses various nutritious veggies to make this dish a compelling one for those who just love healthy food. The secret of this unpretentious dish lies in its simplicity that provides such a good and balanced taste.

Mackerel Clear Soup (Tom Pla Tu Hua Hin- mom’s recipe) - This soup infuses chilies, thinly sliced young galangal, crushed shallots, stalks of lemongrass and of course

the fresh mackerel. What can’t be missing are the basil leaves and Kaffir lime leaves which give a mellow flavor and aroma. It is spicy and sour, so be careful if you’re not much of a chili fan or otherwise make a suggestion about the level of spiciness you prefer!

A different flavor of ice cream topped with the special homemade icy beans sauce is a great choice to conclude the lovely meal at The Icy Beans/Naabk-heart. But if you want something a little stronger, coffee or tea in a unique style of The Icy Beans is perfect to complete this eating experience.

As much as these dishes keep me

Black Mountain Spa for Golfers Golfers made ready for another 18 holes

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he Black Mountain Spa opened only two months ago under the leadership of Khun Tak. Tak is a certified Spa Manager and gained her experience through her job at The Conrad Maldives and through Study of Spa things on a College level.

As Golf is one of those popular sports which can take all day, especially if you would play like yours truly, missing the ball on numerous occasions and then again, when hitting it, it wanders off into uncertain pineapple fields forever. My handicap therefore and truly may be Golf itself.

The Spa however can revive the energies lost in the game by true Golfers, those, who get up a 5:30 in the morning and arrive at the course before the birds and caddies.

After a painful 18 holes with all muscles aching, lost face, lost money, swearing never to play again(until tomorrow), Khun Tak is the right person to design a wonderful relaxing Spa session for all little Tigers and Mickelsons.

By Gmoss

a couple of elbow locators to hit my knots in the back muscles which made me groan like a tiger with a mouthpiece on. After that, she treated the vulnerable back areas and smoothened out my back pain. She did say I needed to do this at least twice a week to get better results.

My face mask was due and the composition was explained. I heard the word Caviar.

Caviar was one of the ingredients. I asked for a toast or soda biscuit but I was told that it was only an ingredient. However, after the mask was applied, I secretly licked off a small piece which then was stuck between my teeth with the rest of the now drying out mask. After a while and with a foot massage whilst the mask was drying, the peeling off stated, revealing a whole new face. My wife didn’t ask me if I entered the wrong house.

As a matter of fact she saw no change but I felt it. I felt a lot fresher and tighter skin on the forehead. Altogether the treatments were very professional and very good.

From the health questionnaire to the after treatment tea, all was gallantly organized with grace and dedication. Khun Tak can be congratulated with a great Spa. As Black Mountain now also have Tennis courts, I may end up under the supervision of Tak in the near future again.

Tennis players ´muscles are far more tested than almost any other sport as you move practically all muscles in your body at the same time.

The Spa was designed, equipped and build by a young lady with very professional views. Tak had Carte Blanche to propose the Spa design. The result is stunning.

Upon arrival, I was welcomed with a nice fresh glass of Lemongrass tea. Khun Tak introduced the Spa and showed me around.

There is besides treatment rooms, a barber, a beauty salon area and a pedicure corner.

The colors are black and gold in Black Mountain fashion and the atmosphere is very relaxing. With due respect to my seniority, Tak politely suggested a healthy oily body massage with a special facial treatment that would make me at least 10 years younger. I accepted politely as well inquiring about the facial. Anyway I didn´t want to make it that easy for my therapist, Khun This Spa is highly recommendable - Thank Kan. I suggested she tell me where my back you Khun Tak and Khun Kan for a relaxing problem was. It took her three minutes and , invigorating treatment. and my friends very happy, I’m sure that other dishes are equally palatable and you might want to try them all.

ENJOY! *** It’s also noteworthy that there’s another branch of The Icy Beans on the 2nd floor at the Hua Hin Market Village. There they offer the same recipe of delicious refreshing drinks but not food.

The Icy Beans / Naab-k-heart Open: 07am-10pm Address: 10 Naebkehard Road (opposite The Hen)

Tel. 032 512 693

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Expat Chat

New Faces In Town HAPPY NEW YEAR FOLKS Gratitude really is the only attitude!!!

By Jilly

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es, I am entirely grateful that 2010 is gone for good. What a year! Earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, Sumatra, Java and china collectively killed over 250,000 people. A quarter of a million people gone! Volcanic ash grounded us and oil spewed into the Gulf of Mexico in one of the worst environmental disasters on record. The people of Pakistan were literally wiped out overnight by the floods. It seems that mother earth is expressing her anger and throwing up. Just to prove that everything must come out, good old Wiki leaks is disclosing covered up and classified, need- to –beknown information! So I am grateful, for my anonymity, for my health, for the roof over my head, for the clothes on my back and for my semi-sane state of being! And most of all for my friends all over the planet who validate my being and reflect who and what I think I am.

So, New Year has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on. I really love the way the Japanese do it! Throughout December, the Japanese celebrate ‘bounenkai’ (forget-the-year-parties) and everything is cleaned to perfection! It’s important for the Japanese to welcome a new year with a clean state. I like the thought of that – cleaning out the house and the mind -after all, as above so below – or, as on the inside, so reflected outside. It’s so great that we can shut down one really lousy year and embrace another with hope and determination to make this the best year ever (again)

Lanka Fernando

Akechai Rungjam

is name is “ Lanka Fernando” and was born in Srilanka. He loves to cook which he inherited from his mum. Lanka studied at a Hotel school of tourism in Srilanka and studied in Sydney, Australia for 3 years Hospitality Management. He worked in a hospital as a kitchen steward / waiter and when he came back to Srilanka he worked as trainee chef for a year. In 2003 he was hired at the Hilton Maldives Rangali Island, later Conrad Resort as a Commis Chef and was soon promoted to Sous Chef. On the Island he was awarded Hero of The Month .This award is given by the hotel committee by voting from what he had done for the guests through the feedback of the Guest Satisfaction written on the hero card that is kept in the room.

kechai is very much a man of the 21st Century –conscious of what is being put into peoples mouths and very conscious of the need to give back to society in a very special way. Akechai is producing wonderful Hydroponic vegetables, such as Green Oak, Red Oak, Red Coral, Romain Cos, Butterhead lettuces, and Rocket salad on his farm in Pranburi.

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Lanka decided to settle down in Thailand after he worked at the Maldives for 6 years, with his Thai wife”TAK” originating from Cha Am who worked in the same resort and who is working at the Black Mountain Golf Club as a Spa Manager. Lanka loves to sing, dance and of course cook. Lanka is now employed by the Hilton Hua Hin as Senior Sous Chef. He will be pleased to spoil your taste buds with Indian, Srilankan, Asian and European food..

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Hydroponics is a method of growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions, in water, without soil, chemicals or any harmful poisons that are so much a part of our daily food. He supplies many of the shops around Hua Hin and feels good about the fact that the vegetables non toxic and safe after all as Khun Ake says ‘we are what we eat’!!!!

Apart from this Akechai is the founder of the Power of love Church here in Hua Hin. The power of love church is a non denominational church for all people. Khun Akechai began playing the guitar at the age of 12 and really lifts the spirits of his congregation with his wonderful music and warm welcome. For further information please call Khun Akechai on 0859208862

New Doggy in Town Pooh from Mexico Little Pooh immigrated from Mexico a couple of years back. He tried many a job but couldn´t hold one for long. His Visa shows an overstay of a couple of years but grawls at any Immi Officer that tries to approach.

Pooh now moved to Hua Hin and surveilles the street where he lives and makes a living as a security man or better, gets fed . Pooh likes Thailand a lot but wouldn´t mind moving back to Mexico as he left his fiancée in Guadalajara. Furthermore he misses Tequila and Burritos and Cancun as well.

Pooh is a Chihuahua but at times needs to perform as a Tiger to keep intruders out.

His favourite music is of course Mariachi but like hip hop of Snoop Doggy. Pluto is his favourite TV star and Lassie and Rin Tin Tin his white screen heroes. He is extremely fond of Lynne, his protégée. Hey girls, to get a date with Pooh, call 08007008009 ask for the Boss.

I am not a church going girl, but thought I that I would pop into the Power of Love church at the Marriott last Sunday and I was really grateful that I could keep an open mind and join in the wonderful singing and the genuine love and friendship offered there. It felt good to tap into my heart, and to feel welcomed and happy. My stress diminished for a brief interlude and I met wonderful people there, which is what it’s all about, isn’t it? Friends, happiness and connecting with the spirit??

So with my soul nourished, my house and mind replenished and cleansed and the miserable old year out on its ear and the new year in with sparkling Champagne, I would like to enforce my motto for the coming year, the only pain I want in 2011, is champagne.!!!

Welcome 2011 Year of the Bunny Rabbit and according to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation. Let’s create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so we will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise or deal with the fires that need to be put out after the year of the terrible Tiger.

Happy New year – may it be blessed with gratitude, patience and authentic personal growth.

Learn Thai with Kitty at TEC TEC (Thai English Center) is a place that teaches Thai to foreigners and teaches English to those who are interested in studying English. From this month on, TEC will provide you with useful Thai words, clauses and sentences used in daily life.

There are 5 tones in Thai but only 4 tone marks are used.

These are tone marks:

1. Normal tone

=

2. Low tone

(no mark)

Example:

ya =

medicine

=

Example:

ya = don’t

3. Falling tone =

Example:

ha = five

4. High tone

=

Example:

ma =

horse

5. Rising tone

=

Example:

ma =

dog

More examples: Hello / Hi Good morning Good afternoon

=

Sa-wad-dee

Thank you

=

Korb-khun

Excuse me

=

Kor-tod

Good luck

=

chok-dee

Good evening Good bye

Note: There are 2 kinds of vowels: short and long.

The vowels with underlines are long sound vowels. Example: ban = house In the next issue we will learn some useful phrases for greetings and introductions.

Please visit www.tec-huahin.com for more details and on-line study.

For Thai / English lesson and tuition, contact: 081 - 346 – 1046

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Best of 2010 - Facts and Figures

Let’s be positive about achievements in 2010 Here is a list of things that were real good…at a price!

Automobiles – Limousines

1st Toyota Camry – because it is a good, sound, comfortable performer 2nd. – Audi S4 - Exceptional ergonomics, good comfort (especially in the rear seat), and class-leading styling round out its winning package. Fast – mean and safe through 4WD .

3rd.

Honda Accord - What so reliably sets the Accord apart is its platform—as solid and unyielding as a shotgun barrel.

Sport Cars

Mobile Phones

Best Restaurants World

Best Peace Makers

Nobel Prize for Peace 2010 - Liu Xiaobo – China Noma – Denmark El Bulli – Spain 1st Apple iPhone4 – Most Powerful – Fastest The Fat Duck – United Kingdom and best looking Blackberry Torch - powerful – light and good for social networking Nokia N8 – Powerful mini computer – stunning Smartphone – brilliant 12Mp camera

Best Golf Players (per Dec.2010)

Best Airlines Passenger Elected

Best Politicians

The world is still looking for the best politician. Hard to categorize – promisers – achievers etc.

Best Mum of 2010

1st. Lee Westwood – 9.37 Points average 2nd Tiger Woods – 8.07 Points average 3rd Martin Kaymer – 7.37 Points average 1st Porsche 911GT2 RS - The baddest, - Asiana Airlines fastest and most track oriented Porsche ever - Singapore Airlines produced - Qatar Airways 2nd Ferrari 458 - 556 HP - A demon-horse unleashed as it howls and screams for blood.

Best Low Cost 3rd Mazda MX-5 - Because Mazda still makes the best roadster on the planet earth

Best Tennis Players (per rankings Dec 2010) All mums of this world

Airlines:

Best Universal Journal Hua Hin Today–What else?

Motorcycles

1st Yamaha V Max - undisputed the best for Asia - Air Asia Europe – Air Berlin many years – overall top grades 2nd Ducati Diavel - a sexy bitch - fast – America – Virgin America beautiful – a winner – black diamond 3rd BMW S1000 RR – Sound – Quality – Best Hotels Versatility – exceptional” after” image . The Merc of bikes

Rafael Nadal – Spain Roger Federer – Switzerland Novak Djokovic – Serbia

Best F1 Drivers

Motorbikes

1st Honda PCX125 – innovated – smart design – fuel injection – automatic 2nd. Yamaha Fino – Sleek Artistic design – automatic 3rd Suzuki Best 125 limited – economical – good design – fast

1st Mandarin Oriental – Tokyo 2nd Peninsula Beijing 3rd Mandarin Oriental New York ( 17th Sukothai – Bangkok )

1st Sebastian Vettel - Germany 2nd Fernando Alonso- Spain 3rd. Mark Webber – Australia

We could go on and on. The best Soccer country team was according to the World Cup – Spain with runners up Netherlands and in third place Germany. Pele as best ever soccer player with runner up Ronaldo and Romario all from Brazil. Best Actor Politician Arnold Schwarzenegger with Ronal Reagan second and Clint eastwood third. Highest ranking for executive politicians – Barak Obama and Mr. Putin both share 30% appreciation with others far behind. Kim Jong at 14%..not minus , plus.

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“First Fabulous Night Party 2011” at @Black,

Volume 8 issue 3 January 2011

Color your seaside escape Traditional Al Fresco with Exclusive Art Classes “Emilian” Italian cuisine.

at Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Established in Hua Hin since 1987

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or Italian restaurant brought the Mediterranean food culture to Bangkok. La Villa brought Italian cuisine to Hua Hin 23 years ago. La Villa exclusively uses fresh, first quality produce and ingredients imported from Italy in order to preserve the traditional Italian food taste.

The comprehensive menu lists many specialties prepared freshly with a selection of Pastas and Sauces. A variety of oven fresh Pizza for every taste bud is served. Red and white wines to match the courses can be selected from the wine list to round off your meal.

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

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e inspired by our tranquil garden’s blooming hues, tropical foliage and quaint lily adorned lagoons with customized art classes at Sala Siam Lounge. Sign up your little treasures for morning children’s classes, leaving you completely free to unwind. Then spend an afternoon guided by internationally acclaimed artist, designer and visual communicator, Christopher Hogan, and conjure an unforgettable scene.

Available from now – 27 January, 2011 Children’s art classes: Baht 1,200 Monday to Saturday from 10am – 11.30 am Adult art classes: Baht 2,400 Monday to Saturday from 3pm – 5pm Classes include soft drinks, refreshing towels, homemade coconut chips, a memory photograph of you with Christopher Hogan, and of course your very own masterpiece to take home. Price excludes VAT.

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ua Hin, December 2010 – Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is hosting a magnificent party, “First Fabulous Night Party 2011”, on 1st January 2011 to welcome all merriment and happiness to your first night of 2011 at our exclusive night club, @Black. Feel the ambience of private festivity with blissful musical performances from many famous artists such as 3SOME Band, an acoustic band playing in several of music style giving you a real sense of pleasure; and DJ Chatchai Tongkitdi, known as DJ Special K, playing and singing all your favorite galactic soul music style through our world standard sound quality system facilities. Get together with your family and friends to show off your charming steps with full of fun under the colorful sparkling light. Enjoy celebrating toasts of your preferred drinks with the choices of Sheraton signature cocktails, and various wines from “Wine of the World Collection”, including champagnes. @Black is located at the entrance lobby area to welcome all guests with a modern exclusive ambience of a magnificent chandelier in the middle of night club, colorful light bar, high chair style, exclusive red sofa areas, and private mezzanine for you to enjoy toasting under sparkling night together with your friends.

Begin your first fabulous night on 1st January 2011 together with our wonderful party at @Black night club. Experience your best gathering time all night long, starting from 10:00 pm. - 02:00 am. Everyone is invited with no entrance fee.

For further information and reservations, please contact our Reservations Department at Tel. 032 708 080, Fax.032 708 028 or e-mail reservations.huahin@sheraton.com.

For enquiries and reservations, please call + 66 (0) 3252 0250 Email:huahin@anantara.com

The restaurant’s own Ice Cream parlour across the road offers homemade low fat original Italian ice cream in many tastes.

La Villa Restaurant – 12/2 Poolsuk Road Hua Hin Prachuabkirikhan 77110 Thailand

Brunch at the Putharacsa

By Jilly

Life’s a beach at the Putahracsa! THE BEACH LOUNGE - OCEANSIDE RESTAURANT at the PUTHARACSA RESORT The

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luxury of architecture, sea breezes and a beach barbecue!

he Putharacsa, in Nabkaehard Road, near Soi 51 has a unique and trendy beach lounge.

The wide open spaces and rafters of the Oceanside restaurant create a feeling of openness and light.

The vast blue beauty of the ocean seems framed by beams of the Putahracsa’s fashionable design.

The spontaneous symphony of the sea and cool breezes – makes this a most spectacular place to chill out for a Sunday brunch.

The stillness of rectangular forms invokes contentedness. Peaceful harmony formed by white sails create plays of light and shade. White armchairs and bleached wooden tables, day beds and couches, the vibrancy of the cushions and stretches of golden sand.

Where in the world can one enjoy such an indulgence of Luxury for so little??

Awaken your senses with a cool bathe in the sparkling pools around the beach lounge and enjoy the relaxation that brings

meaning to our lives. Stretch out on a day bed and contemplate the measureless ocean before you, or sip chilled wine on a restful couch and listen to the soft tones of the poolside DJ. Late brunch or an early lunch await one here at the Oceanside restaurant. Ideal concepts of mixing your own combinations as you move along the buffet.

Thai curries cooked in front of you, grilled seafood selections and barbecued meat, Spanish omelettes and pasta made to your delight. Sushi, fruit and sweet taste sensations and aromas that follows and tempt, all the while laying out the abundance of the world before your senses.

Spend a few hours chilling out at this wonderful location and indulge your sense of pleasure.

Putahracsa-Hua Hin is 22/65 Nahb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Prachuab Kirikhan 77110.

The Hua Hin Today Team

Responsible for Hua Hin Today / Cha-Am Today / Property & Golf Today & Food Lovers

Pol.Gen Maj Noi Mr.Gerard Mosselman Wannapaiboon (Jerry) Editor Consulting Editor

Ms.Piyanit Munin (Jaa) Assistant to the Editor

Ms.Julaporn Wannapuek Mr.Grit Promprasert (Kae) (Nat) Public Relations & Advertising

Graphic Designer

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To our business partners, clients and affiliates,

May the New Year bring you and your loved ones happiness and success, cheerfulness and optimism, good health and high spirits!

Yours Sincerely,

~The Hua Hin Today Team

Volume 2 Issue 5 January 2011

Cha-Am to Go Crabby

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lue crab is one of the most famous seafood for beach vacationers. In Thailand, blue crab from different provinces will taste differently. And Cha-Am’s blue crab is well-known for its sweet, fresh and juicy meat.

By Sorravit

There are two local fishing communities in Cha-Am that live on blue crab catching: Baan Klong Thien in Saphan Hin and Bang Sai Yoi in Nern Sura. The local fishers of Baan Klong Thien, in particular, will use small canals in their community to moor their boat and use the area by the canals to sell the crab. How the local fishers sell the crab is also unique as they put it in a bag hung with a bridge pillar.

The crab will be soaked in canal water while waiting for customers to buy. So, the name, ‘crab pulling,’ is derived from this activity.

Thanks to its fresh and juicy meat, blue crab of Cha-Am is highly favored by both Thai and foreign seafood lovers.

To satisfy their appetite, the Cha-Am Municipality is organizing, “Crab Pulling Festival @ Cha-Am,” from 12 to 20 February 2011 at the Cha-Am lookout on the beach.

Since February is the period when most blue crabs are caught and the Cha-Am Municipality is now promoting blue crab conservation and breeding, the Crab Pulling Festival @ Cha-Am will play a key role in promoting local business and tourism of Cha-Am. At the event, tourists not only savor delicious blue crab menus but also admire local lifestyle of the fishers in the area. Highlights include selling of blue crab by local fishers at Baan Khlong Thien in which crab pulling will be demonstrated, and cultural performances nightly.

Don’t believe anyone until you have a proof of the pudding.

Come and join the Crab Pulling Festival @ Cha-Am from 12-20 February 2011.

เทศกาลชิมปูชกั @ชะอ�ำ

“ปูมา้ ” เป็นหนึง่ ในรายการอาหารทะเลทีใ่ ครหลายคนเมือ่ มาทะเล แล้วพลาดไม่ได้ ปูมา้ แต่ละทีม่ รี สชาติแตกต่างกัน และปูมา้ จากทะเลชะอ�ำก็ เป็นทีข่ นึ้ ชือ่ ในเรือ่ งรสชาติเนือ้ ทีห่ วาน เนือ้ แน่น สดใหม่... ด้วยเมืองชายทะเลอย่างชะอ�ำ มีชาวประมงพืน้ บ้านทีอ่ อกเรือปูอยู่ 2 กลุม่ ใหญ่ คือ กลุม่ ชุมชนบ้านคลองเทียน สะพานหิน และกลุม่ ชุมชนบางไทรย้อย เนินสุรา โดยเฉพาะกลุม่ ชุมชนบ้านคลองเทียน สะพานหิน ซึง่ จะใช้คลองใน สะพานหิน เป็นทีจ่ อดเรือหลบคลืน่ ขณะเดียวกันก็จะใช้พนื้ ทีร่ มิ คลองขายปูสดๆ ทีจ่ บั มาได้เอง โดยใช้วธิ กี ารรักษาความสดของปูดว้ ยการจับใส่ถงุ ตาข่ายผูกเชือก ห้อยกับสะพานเหล็กยกทีช่ าวบ้านใช้สญ ั จรข้ามคลอง เมือ่ มีลกู ค้ามาหาซือ้ ปู บรรดาคนขายปูกจ็ ะไปชักถุงตาข่ายปูขนึ้ มาเสนอขาย จนเป็นทีม่ าของชือ่ “ปูชกั ” หนึง่ เดียวในเมืองไทย ด้วยความสดใหม่ เนือ้ แน่น ของปูชกั ชะอ�ำ จนเป็นทีข่ นึ้ ชือ่ ของผูไ้ ด้ชมิ ว่า มาชะอ�ำต้องหาปูชะอ�ำรับประทาน นายนุกลู พรสมบูรณ์ศริ ิ นายกเทศมนตรีเมือง ชะอ�ำ ผูต้ งั้ ชือ่ ปูชกั ตามลักษณะการขายปูของชาวประมง จึงมีแนวคิดทีจ่ ะจัด เทศกาลชิมปูมา้ ชะอ�ำขึน้ ภายใต้ชอื่ งาน “เทศกาลชิมปูชกั @ชะอ�ำ” ซึง่ ก�ำหนดจัด ขึน้ ระหว่างวันที่ 12 – 20 กุมภาพันธ์ 2554 ณ จุดชมวิวชายหาดชะอ�ำ เนือ่ งจากช่วงระยะเวลาการจัดงานชิมปูชกั ชะอ�ำ เป็นช่วงทีช่ าวประมงพืน้ บ้านสามารถจับปูในทะเลได้มาก รวมทัง้ เทศบาลเมืองชะอ�ำยังส่งเสริมการอนุรกั ษ์ พันธุป์ มู า้ ด้วยการมอบพันธุป์ มู า้ ให้กบั ชาวประมงเพือ่ น�ำไปปล่อยในทะเลเป็นประจ�ำ และสนับสนุนการจัดตัง้ ธนาคารปูมา้ ของชุมชน เพือ่ เป็นการแพร่พนั ธุป์ มู า้ ไม่ให้ หมดไปจากท้องทะเลชะอ�ำ อีกทัง้ เป็นการส่งเสริมอาชีพชาวประมงพืน้ บ้านเรือปูให้ สามารถยังคงมีปใู ห้จบั เป็นรายได้ของครอบครัว ดังนัน้ การจัดเทศกาลชิมปูชกั @ ชะอ�ำ จึงเป็นการจัดงานในลักษณะการประชาสัมพันธ์การท่องเทีย่ วควบคูไ่ ปกับการ รักษาเอกลักษณ์วถิ ชี วี ติ ชาวประมงพืน้ บ้านและการอนุรกั ษ์พนั ธุป์ มู า้ ไปพร้อมๆ กัน ลักษณะการจัดงานจะเป็นการออกร้านจ�ำหน่ายปูมา้ ของชาวประมงพืน้ บ้าน การ สาธิตการชักปูหนึง่ เดียวในเมืองไทย และกิจกรรมการแสดงวัฒนธรรมต่างๆ บน เวที ตลอดทัง้ 9 คืน ณ จุดชมวิวชายหาดชะอ�ำ ซึง่ เทศบาลเมืองชะอ�ำตัง้ ใจทีจ่ ะใช้ เทศกาลนีเ้ ป็นหนึง่ ในไฮไลท์แผนการประชาสัมพันธ์การท่องเทีย่ วของเมืองชะอ�ำ ต่อไป ดังนัน้ ต้นปี2554 วันที่ 12 – 20 กุมภาพันธ์ 2554 เชิญทุกท่านเทีย่ ว งานเทศกาลชิมปูชกั @ชะอ�ำ มาชิมชิวา่ ปูมา้ ชะอ�ำ จะอร่อยสมค�ำล�ำ่ ลือหรือ ไม่...เราท้าให้ทา่ นลอง...

Cha Am Today

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Volume 2 issue 5 January 2010

Vintage Car Parade Reaches Cha-Am On เมืองชะอ�ำต้อนรับคณะพาเหรด รถโบราณ ครัง้ ที่

By Sorravit

17 December 2010, Cha-Am welcomed a big and colorful vintage car parade which proceeded to the Methawalai Hotel. The welcoming ceremony, organized by the Cha-Am municipality, the Sofitel Centara Grand Resort and Villa in Hua Hin, the Vintage Car Association of Thailand in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), was a part of the 8th Vintage Car Festival which took place between 18 and 19 December 2010.

With an aim to promote tourism in Cha-Am, support preservation of invaluable vintage and classic cars of Thailand and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the TAT, the 8th Vintage Car Festival of this year will especially help the Chai Pattana Foundation under the royal patronage of His Majesty the King by donating some proceeds to the Foundation.

The welcoming ceremony for the vintage car parade in Cha-Am highlighted a grand dinner banquet for all the car’s owners, distinguished guests and the press.

At the banquet, the Cha-Am Mayor Mr. Nukul Pornsomboonsiri related the history of this famous beachfront city of Petchaburi province. He said that Cha-Am was one of the oldest beachfront cities of Thailand where many kings reportedly had taken vacation since the Ayudhaya period. Evidence is found in the name of many places in this city like Baan Tanod Luang and Baan Wang Kao or literally the old palace. Even the name of the city is derived from the word Cha-Aan (literally, ‘washing a saddle’) because the King Naresuan stopped by here to wash his horse’s saddle.

During the Rattanakosin period, many Thai kings prefer having their royal residence built here. For example, the Pra Nakhon Khiri or Khao Wang was built in the reign of King Rama IV, the Pra Ram Rachaniwet in the reign of King Chulalongkorn and the

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Maruekathayawan Summer Palace in the reign of King Rama VI. Since then, Cha-Am has been favored by Thai elites as a holiday getaway. It is reported that over 4 million tourists visit Cha-Am each year. So, given the large number of tourists, Cha-Am may be the most visited beachfront city of Thailand if compared to other beaches located in the western side of the Gulf of Thailand.

Not only does Cha-Am have white sandy beaches but the city also boasts natural parks, cultural, historical and archaeological sites. With convenient location and a wide range of accommodation, Cha-Am avails itself of different recreational activities for visitors of all ages.

The vintage car parade stayed overnight in Cha-Am to attend activities on tourism promotion before proceeding to Hua Hin on the next day.

เมือ่ วันที่ ๑๗ ธันวาคม ๒๕๕๓ นายนุกลู พรสมบูรณ์ศริ ิ นายกเทศมนตรีเมืองชะอ�ำ ให้การต้อนรับ พาเหรดรถโบราณ และ สือ่ มวลชน ณ โรงแรมเมธาวลัย ชะอ�ำ ในโอกาสทีเ่ ดินทางเข้ามาท�ำกิจกรรมในพืน้ ทีช่ ะอ�ำ

นายกนุกลู กล่าวว่า จากการที่ โซฟิเทลเซ็นทาราแกรนด์รสี อร์ทแอนด์วลิ ลา หัวหิน ร่วมกับ สมาคมรถโบราณแห่ง ประเทศไทย โดยการสนับสนุนของการท่องเทีย่ วแห่งประเทศไทย ร่วมจัดงานเทศกาลพาเหรดรถโบราณ ครัง้ ที่ ๘ ระหว่างวันที่ ๑๗ – ๑๙ ธันวาคม ๒๕๕๓ เพือ่ เป็นการส่งเสริมการท่องเทีย่ ว สนับสนุนการอนุรกั ษ์รถโบราณและรถคลาสสิคอันทรงคุณค่า รวม ทัง้ ร่วมเฉลิมฉลองในวาระครบรอบ ๕๐ ปี การท่องเทีย่ วแห่งประเทศไทย และมอบรายได้ทลู เกล้าทูลกระหม่อมถวายมูลนิธชิ ยั พัฒนาในครัง้ นีน้ นั้ เทศบาลเมืองชะอ�ำ ยินดีเป็นอย่างยิง่ ทีไ่ ด้รบั เกียรติให้การต้อนรับและได้มโี อกาสเลีย้ งรับรองคณะพาเหรดรถ โบราณและสือ่ มวลชนในครัง้ นี้

ในส่วนการท่องเทีย่ วเมืองชะอ�ำนัน้ เมืองชะอ�ำ เป็นเมืองพักผ่อนตากอากาศชายหาดที่มีความเก่าแก่ แห่งแรก ๆ ของประเทศไทย จากการสืบค้นข้อมูลพบว่า ชะอ�ำเป็นเมืองทีพ่ ระมหากษัตริยห์ ลายพระองค์ตงั้ แต่ สมัยกรุงศรีอยุธยานิยมมาประทับพักแรม จนปรากฏ เป็นชื่อบ้านนามเมืองในเขตพื้นที่ของชะอ�ำหลายแห่ง อาทิ บ้านโตนดหลวง บ้านบางเก่าหรือวังเก่า หรือแม้ กระทัง้ ชือ่ บ้านชะอ�ำ ก็เพีย้ นมาจาก “ชะอาน” ซึง่ มีการ เล่าขานต่อกันมาว่า สมเด็จพระนเรศวรมหาราช ทรงมา ช�ำระชะล้างอานม้าบริเวณหนองน�ำ้ แห่งนี้ จนเป็นทีม่ า ของชือ่ ชะอานและเพีย้ นมาเป็นชะอ�ำในทีส่ ดุ

ในสมัยยุครัตนโกสินทร์ พระมหากษัตริยห์ ลายพระองค์ นิยมมาสร้างพระราชนิเวศน์ ในจังหวัดเพชรบุรี อาทิ พระนครคีรี หรือเขาวัง สมัยรัชกาลที่ ๔ พระรามราชนิเวศน์หรือวังบ้านปืน สมัยรัชกาลที่ ๕ และพระราชนิเวศน์มฤคทายวัน สมัยรัชกาลที่ ๖ ซึง่ เป็นพระราชนิเวศน์ไม้สกั ทองริมทะเลทีอ่ ยูใ่ นเขตพืน้ ทีเ่ ทศบาลเมืองชะอ�ำ ท�ำให้ตงั้ แต่นนั้ เป็นต้นมา หาดชะอ�ำจึงเป็นทีน่ ยิ มของ เจ้านายในการมาสร้างบ้านพักตากอากาศริมทะเล จนมาถึงปัจจุบนั เมืองชะอ�ำ เป็นเมืองชายหาดทีเ่ ป็นทีน่ ยิ มของนักท่องเทีย่ ว ตามสถิตทิ างการท่องเทีย่ วพบว่า ในแต่ละปีมนี กั ท่องเทีย่ วเดินทางเข้ามาท่องเทีย่ วในพืน้ ทีก่ ว่า ๔ ล้านคน ซึง่ จัดเป็นเมืองชายหาด ทีม่ จี ำ� นวนนักท่องเทีย่ วนิยมเดินทางเข้ามามากทีส่ ดุ หากเทียบกับชายหาดอืน่ ๆ ในฝัง่ ทะเลอ่าวไทยตะวันตก

ด้วยการมีศกั ยภาพและสิง่ อ�ำนวยความสะดวกทางการท่องเทีย่ วทีพ่ ร้อมสรรพ ไม่วา่ จะเป็นแหล่งท่องเทีย่ วทีห่ ลากหลาย ทัง้ ทางทะเล ธรรมชาติปา่ เขา ศิลปวัฒนธรรม โบราณสถานทางประวัตศิ าสตร์ ศูนย์ศกึ ษาการพัฒนา โครงการตามพระราชด�ำริตา่ ง ๆ และการมีโรงแรม สถานทีพ่ กั หลายระดับ กิจกรรมนันทนาการทางการท่องเทีย่ วหลายรูปแบบ ท�ำให้ทกุ วันนี้ เมืองชะอ�ำ เป็น เมืองท่องเทีย่ วทีม่ คี วามพร้อมต้อนรับนักท่องเทีย่ วทุกด้านไม่แพ้ชายหาดใด ๆ นายนุกลู กล่าวในทีส่ ดุ

คณะพาเหรดรถโบราณได้เดินทางเข้ามาท�ำกิจกรรมประชาสัมพันธ์การท่องเทีย่ วในเขตเมืองชะอ�ำ ก่อนทีจ่ ะเดินทางไปท�ำ กิจกรรมต่อทีเ่ มืองหัวหินต่อไป

Beach Volleyball Competition Hosted in Cha-Am

rom 1 to 3 December 2010, a beach volleyball championship was organized in Cha-Am by the Cha-Am Municipality, the Volleyball Association of Asia and the Volleyball Association of Thailand. This event will select both male and female winners for the London Olympic Games in 2012.

second runner up are found for another beach volleyball championship of South East Asia next year.

The winners for the competition are both male and female volleyball players from Thailand whereas those from Vietnam are the 2nd runner up. Both will go for the championship of South East Asia in the Participated by 2 male and 2 female mid of 2011. volleyball teams from Vietnam, Laos PDR and Thailand, this event will allow winners to go for the beach volleyball championship of South East Asia in the mid of 2011. Subsequently, winners from each of the South East Asian countries will attend the final round in the beginning of 2012 so that they will represent Asia for the London Olympic Games.

During the upcoming beach volleyball championship in Cha-Am, all participants from the three countries will compete with each other until the first and the

By Sorravit

ทม.ชะอ�ำร่วมเป็นเจ้าภาพจัดแข่ง ‘‘วอลเลย์บอลชายหาด” รอบคัดเลือก ลอนดอนโอลิมปิคเกมส์ ปี 2555

ระหว่างวันที่ 1-3 ธันวาคม ทีผ่ า่ นมา เทศบาลเมือง ชะอ�ำได้รบั เกียรติจากสหพันธ์วอลเลย์บอลแห่งเอเชียและ สมาคมวอลเลย์บอลแห่งประเทศไทยให้ร่วมเป็นเจ้าภาพ จัดการแข่งขันวอลเลย์บอลชายหาด ชาย-หญิง รอบคัด เลือกลอนดอนโอลิมปิคเกมส์ ปี 2555 กลุม่ โซนย่อย เอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ เพือ่ คัดเลือกประเทศตัวแทนไป ร่วมการแข่งขันรอบคัดเลือกของโซนเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียง ใต้ ในกลางปี 2554 และคัดประเทศตัวแทนของโซนแข่งขัน รอบคัดเลือกของทวีปต้นปี 2555 เพือ่ เป็นตัวแทนของทวีป เอเชียเข้าร่วมการแข่งขันลอนดอนโอลิมปิคเกมส์ การแข่งขันครัง้ นีม้ ที มี วอลเลย์บอลชายหาด ชายหญิง 3 ประเทศมาร่วมการแข่งขันรอบคัดเลือกกลุม่ ย่อยนี้

คือ เวียดนาม สาธารณรัฐประชาธิปไตยประชาชนลาว และ เจ้าภาพประเทศไทย แต่ละประเทศประกอบด้วย ทีมชาย 2 ทีม และทีมหญิง 2 ทีม แข่งขันแบบพบกันหมดทัง้ 3 ประเทศ โดยแต่ละประเภทจะแข่งขันแบบแพ้ชนะกัน 3 ใน 5 ทีม และประเทศทีไ่ ด้อนั ดับ 1 และ 2 จะได้รว่ มการ แข่งขันคัดเลือกระดับโซนเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ตอ่ ไป ผลการแข่งขัน ปรากฏว่า ทีมชาติไทยทัง้ ชาย-หญิง ได้ที่ 1 ของกลุม่ และทีมชาติเวียดนามทัง้ ชาย-หญิง ได้ที่ 2 ของกลุม่ ทัง้ สองชาติได้เป็นตัวแทนกลุม่ ผ่านเข้าไปแข่งขัน รอบคัดเลือกของโซนเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ ในกลางปี 2554 ต่อไป

Cha Am Today

47

Volume 2 issue 5 January 2010

E-Commerce can Help Local Entrepreneurs: DBD

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etchaburi, 13 Dec. 2010 - Department of Business Development (DBD) is a government agency under the Ministry of Commerce which primarily works on promotion of potential entrepreneurs and enhancement of the business competitiveness in Thailand. In so doing, the DBD introduces the Electronic Commerce, known widely as E-Commerce, to entrepreneurs nationwide.

Realizing that the E-Commerce is capable of extending business opportunities through the Internet and online communication, the DBD has thus launched the E-Commerce Clinic for SMEs – a project to provide and develop knowledge about on-line business for local entrepreneurs of Thailand. It is already carried out in Petchaburi and Lampang.

According to the data provided by the Internet World Stat, over two billions people are using the Internet now.

In Thailand alone, the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) reported that over 16 million people in Thailand used the Internet in 2010.

So, if business owners can apply the E-Commerce with their business, they can access to more target groups.

Accordingly, the E-Commerce Clinic for SMEs focuses on how to make a website of business owners appears on the first page of widely used search engines like Google or Yahoo, how to benefit from the social network website like Facebook and how to use a blog and advertise through the search engines.

Having started in Petchaburi for the first time at the seminar entitled, “Thai Business towards World Standard with E-Commerce,” on 13 December 2010, the project, held at the Grand Pacific Resort and Spa in Cha-Am, saw a lot of highly qualified speakers share and provide knowledge and experience on E-Commerce with the participants.

One of the speakers, Mr. Suebsak Lewlak, a marketing specialist from Hroyy Incorporation, said that over 80% of the Internet users in the US sought for products via search engines apart from magazines and TV adverts. Should the website of business entrepreneurs appear on the first page of the search engines, more profit will be reaped. How to succeed in this is not at all difficult: write concisely and

update the website frequently to allow the search engines to get as much information from the website.

Mr. Burin Kledmanee, the webmaster of ReadyPlanet.com, informed that one of common problems on E-Commerce was the website’s credibility because buyers can not see the seller face-to-face. So, the seller needs to make his/ her website as convincing as possible by providing high resolution pictures of every product. Having the website certified from the DBD will also encourage customers to buy products more from it.

Dr. Waranyu Sujiworapanpong, a researcher on E-Commerce for the DBD, said that products sold better and much more from the on-line business were usually those that customers bought less via common purchase channels.

Normally, shops sell highly favored products, ignoring those lesser known due to limited space. However, this does not mean that less favored products can not be sold at all. Using E-Commerce which can combine every product together in one website can help a lot as business channels will be more extensive. Even the top hit music of the world is sold on-line for 20 times a day. Plus, E-Commerce does not require its owner to open more shops.

The next activity under the project will be a workshop on how to analyze business websites. This workshop will be organized in January, 2011, in both Lampang and Petchaburi. Moreover, the DBD is allowing undergraduate students to join the workshop as speaker assistants and work with local entrepreneurs in the form of a project work.

This will help students learn more on how to do business in the real world – the main objective of the DBD to connect academic and professional worlds together.

Business owners interested in taking part in the upcoming program can contact khun Chawanun Santinanalert at tel.

086 506 7302 or fax 02 9649110 or e-mail: chawanun@ hroyy.com.

For more information on the news, please contact khun Suebsak Lewlak at 086 556 4565 or e-mail: suebsak@hroyy.com.

Cha-Am Today Language Corner

Welcome to the latest edition of Language Corner, the easy to understand guide to speaking functional Thai. As New Year is coming we are going to look at what we will say during this time of celebration.

The greeting in Thai remains the same for this event and is simple ‘Sa-wat-dee’ plus ‘New Year’ which is ‘bpee mai’.

‘Sa-wat-dee bpee mai!’ which is directly translated as ‘Hello New Year!’ Alternatively, you can say ‘Suk-san wan bpee mai!’. We say both phrases for ‘Happy New Year’ but for ‘Merry Christmas’ we say ‘Suk-san wan Christmas!’

If you just want to raise your glass and wish someone ‘Good Luck’ you can say ‘Chook-dee’ which is the Thai equivalent to the European ‘Cheers’ ‘Prost’ ‘Santé’ and ‘Skol’ Practice dialogue between Pimpa and John:

Pimpa: Kun John ja bpai tiao tee-nai wan bpee mai ka?

John: Pom kit waa pom ja bpai Phuket krap.

Pimpa: Kor hai tiao sa-nuk na ka.

John: Kop-kun krap. Sa-wat-dee bpee mai na krap.

Pimpa: Suk-san wan bpee mai chen-gan ka.!

Vocabulary

Wan =

Bpee = Mai = Ja =

Bpai tiao = Tee-nai =

Kit waa =

Sa-nuk =

Chen-gan =

Where will you go for New Year?

I think I will go to Phuket.

Have fun on your holiday.

Thank you. Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you too!

Day Year New Will Go on holiday Where Think that Fun The same

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รมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า เป็นส่วนราชการสังกัดกระทรวงพาณิชย์ มีภารกิจหลักในการ ส่งเสริมผูป้ ระกอบการให้มศี กั ยภาพและเสริมสร้างความสามารถในการแข่งขันของ ธุรกิจ ซึง่ มีนโยบายในการสนับสนุนผูป้ ระกอบการในการใช้พาณิชย์อเิ ล็กทรอนิกส์หรือ อีคอมเมิรซ์ (Electronic Commerce หรือ e-Commerce) เพือ่ ขยายโอกาสทางธุรกิจ ในช่องทางอินเทอร์เน็ต หรือหน้าร้านออนไลน์ ได้ดำ� เนินโครงการอีคอมเมิรซ์ คลีนคิ ส�ำหรับเอสเอ็มอี (e-Commerce Clinic for SMEs) ซึง่ เป็นโครงการพัฒนาและให้ ความรูผ้ ปู้ ระกอบการภูมภิ าคให้สามารถใช้เครือ่ งมืออีคอมเมิรซ์ ในการขยายโอกาสทาง ธุรกิจในช่องทางออนไลน์ โดยในปีงบประมาณ 2554 นี้ กรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า ได้ ด�ำเนินโครงการฯ ใน 2 จังหวัด คือ จังหวัดเพชรบุรี และล�ำปาง

สาเหตุทกี่ รมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า เห็นความส�ำคัญของการใช้อคี อมเมิรซ์ เนือ่ งจาก ในปัจจุบนั มีผใู้ ช้งานอินเทอร์เน็ตทัว่ โลกกว่า 2,000 ล้านคน (ข้อมูลจาก Internet World Stat) ส�ำหรับในส่วนของประเทศไทยเองนัน้ จากข้อมูลของศูนย์ เทคโนโลยีอเิ ล็กทรอนิกส์และคอมพิวเตอร์แห่งชาติ หรือ เนคเทค พบว่าในปี พ.ศ.

2553 ประเทศไทยมีผใู้ ช้งานอินเทอร์เน็ตกว่า 16 ล้านคน ซึง่ หากผูป้ ระกอบการสามารถ ประยุกต์ใช้อคี อมเมิรซ์ ในธุรกิจได้ จะท�ำให้ผปู้ ระกอบการสามารถเข้าถึงกลุม่ เป้าหมายได้ อยากมหาศาล โดยความรูท้ ผี่ ปู้ ระกอบการทีเ่ ข้าร่วมโครงการนีจ้ ะได้รบั จากการลงมือ ปฏิบตั จิ ริง คือ เทคนิคในการท�ำให้เว็บไซต์ของผูป้ ระกอบการขึน้ อยูบ่ นหน้าแรกของ เครือ่ งมือค้นหาหรือเสิรช์ เอนจิน้ เช่น กูเกิล้ (Google) หรือ ยาฮู (Yahoo) เทคนิคการ ใช้เว็บไซต์สงั คมออนไลน์ เช่น เฟซบุค๊ (Facebook) ในการเข้าถึงผูใ้ ช้งานทีม่ อี ยูก่ ว่า 400 ล้านคนทัว่ โลก การใช้บล๊อก (Blog) ในการเข้าถึงลูกค้า การโฆษณาผ่านเสิรช์ เอน จิน้ เป็นต้น

โครงการอีคอมเมิรซ์ คลีนคิ ส�ำหรับเอสเอ็มอี ได้เริม่ กิจกรรมแรกทีจ่ งั หวัด เพชรบุรี ด้วยงานสัมมนา “ธุรกิจไทยก้าวไกลระดับโลกด้วยพาณิชย์อเิ ล็กทรอนิกส์” เมือ่ วันที่ 13 ธันวาคม 2553 ทีโ่ รงแรมแกรนด์ แปซิฟคิ ซอฟเออริน รีสอร์ท แอนด์ สปา ชะอ�ำ จังหวัดเพชรบุรี โดยมีวทิ ยากรผูม้ ปี ระสบการณ์จริงในด้านอีคอมเมิรซ์ มาให้ความรู้ และแบ่งปันประสบการณ์กบั ผูเ้ ข้าร่วมงานสัมมนา โดยนายสืบศักดิ์ ลิว่ ลักษณ์ ผู้ เชีย่ วชาญด้านการตลาดผ่านเสิรช์ เอนจิน้ จาก บริษทั หรอยอินคอร์ปอเรชัน่ จ�ำกัด กล่าว ว่าปัจจุบนั ประชากรในสหรัฐอเมริกากว่าร้อยละ 80 ค้นหาสินค้าจากเสิรช์ เอนจิน้ ทีเ่ หลือ จะได้รบั ข้อมูลจากโทรทัศน์ นิตยสาร ฯลฯ ซึง่ หมายถึงหากเว็บไซต์ของผูป้ ระกอบการ สามารถอยูบ่ นหน้าแรกของเสิรช์ เอนจิน้ ได้ จะท�ำให้มโี อกาสเข้าถึงลูกค้าได้มากขึน้ ซึง่ เทคนิคทีง่ า่ ยทีส่ ดุ คือการเขียนข้อความทีเ่ ราต้องการจะสือ่ สารให้มากและตรงประเด็น ทีส่ ดุ และอัพเดทข้อมูลให้บอ่ ย เพือ่ ให้เสิรช์ เอนจิน้ เข้ามาเก็บข้อมูลของเราให้มากทีส่ ดุ เมือ่ เวลามีผคู้ น้ หาข้อมูลเว็บไซต์ของเราจะมีโอกาสได้รบั การจัดอันดับก่อน

ในส่วนของการสัมมนาช่วงบ่ายเป็นการระดมสมองจากผู้คร�่ำหวอดในวงการ อีคอมเมิรซ์ โดยนายบุรนิ ทร์ เกล็ดมณี ผูบ้ ริหารเว็บไซต์ ReadyPlanet.com ซึง่ เป็น เว็บไซต์สำ� เร็จรูปทีใ่ หญ่ทสี่ ดุ ในประเทศไทย ได้กล่าวถึงปัญหาทัว่ ไปของอีคอมเมิรซ์ คือ ความน่าเชือ่ ถือของเว็บไซต์ เนือ่ งจากผูซ้ อื้ ไม่เห็นตัวตนจริงของผูข้ าย เคล็ดลับส�ำคัญใน การขายสินค้าผ่านช่องทางอีคอมเมิรซ์ แบบง่ายๆ คือต้องท�ำให้เว็บไซต์นนั้ ดูนา่ เชือ่ ถือ โดยหนึง่ ในองค์ประกอบทีค่ นขายสินค้ามักจะมองข้ามคือความคมชัดของรูปภาพสินค้าที่ น�ำมาวางบนเว็บไซต์ และการสมัครเครือ่ งหมายรับรองความน่าเชือ่ ถือจากกรมพัฒนา ธุรกิจการค้า ทีม่ ผี ลท�ำให้ลกู ค้ากล้าตัดสินใจมากขึน้ ในการซือ้ สินค้า

ดร.วรัญญู สุจวิ รพันธ์พงศ์ ผูเ้ ชีย่ วชาญด้านงานวิจยั อีคอมเมิรซ์ และหัวหน้า โครงการศึกษาการใช้ประโยชน์จากข้อตกลงเขตการค้าเสรีพาณิชย์อเิ ล็กทรอนิกส์ของ ภูมภิ าคอาเซียน ของกรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้า ได้กล่าวถึงธรรมชาติ ลักษณะของโอกาส ของสินค้าทีข่ ายได้บนช่องทางออนไลน์ มักจะเป็นสินค้าทีข่ ายได้นอ้ ยบนช่องทางปกติ ร้านค้าทัว่ ไปมักจะนิยมขายสินค้าทีไ่ ด้รบั ความนิยมสูง และมักจะละเลยสินค้าทีไ่ ม่ได้รบั ความนิยม เนือ่ งจากมีขอ้ จ�ำกัดของพืน้ ทีว่ างสินค้าในร้านทีม่ อี ยูจ่ ำ� กัด จึงมักจะเลือก สินค้าขายดีมาขาย แต่มไิ ด้หมายความว่าสินค้าทีไ่ ม่ได้รบั ความนิยมจะขายไม่ได้ การใช้ อีคอมเมิรซ์ ของหลายแห่งทีป่ ระสบความส�ำเร็จมักจะเป็นเหมือนการรวมสินค้าทีข่ ายได้ น้อยในร้านๆ หนึง่ ในช่องทางปกติ แต่มชี อ่ งทางการขายไปยังทัว่ โลก จะเห็นได้จากเพลง ทีไ่ ด้รบั นิยมอันดับ 10 ล้านของโลก ยังมีอตั ราการซือ้ เพลงผ่านเว็บไซต์ขายเพลง วันละ 20 ครัง้ อีกทัง้ การขายผ่านอีคอมเมิรซ์ ยังได้ลดอุปสรรคของการลงทุนในการเปิดร้าน อีกด้วย

กิจกรรมต่อไปของโครงการนี้ คือการจัดอบรมเชิงปฏิบตั กิ ารให้ผปู้ ระกอบการที่ เข้าร่วมโครงการ ในเดือนมกราคม 2554 ทัง่ หวัดเพชรบุรี และล�ำปางโดยผูเ้ ชีย่ วชาญจะ เข้ามาให้ความรู้ วิเคราะห์เว็บไซต์ ให้ผปู้ ระกอบการกลับไปปฏิบตั จิ ริง โดยมีผเู้ ชีย่ วชาญ ให้คำ� ปรึกษาตลอดระยะเวลาโครงการ นอกจากผูป้ ระกอบการทีเ่ ข้าร่วมโครงการนีแ้ ล้ว โครงการยังเปิดโอกาสให้นกั ศึกษาทีก่ ำ� ลังศึกษาในระดับปริญญาตรี เข้าร่วมโครงการนีใ้ น ฐานะผูช้ ว่ ยวิทยากร และจะร่วมท�ำโครงงานอีคอมเมิรซ์ โดยช่วยผูป้ ระกอบการทีเ่ ข้าร่วม โครงการนีใ้ นการใช้อคี อมเมิรซ์ กับธุรกิจจริงในลักษณะของโครงงาน ซึง่ จะท�ำให้นกั ศึกษา ทีเ่ ข้าร่วมโครงการนีไ้ ด้รบั ประโยชน์จากการเข้าอบรมได้รบั ความรูจ้ ากวิทยากร และได้มี โอกาสใช้ความรูท้ ผี่ า่ นการอบรมในการฝึกปฏิบตั จิ ริง ซึง่ นับเป็นมิตใิ หม่ทที่ างกรมฯ ได้ เชือ่ มภาคการศึกษาเข้ากับภาคธุรกิจ

ผูป้ ระกอบการทีส่ นใจเข้าร่วมโครงการ สามารถติดต่อได้ทคี่ ณ ุ ชวนันท์ สันติ นานาเลิศ โทรศัพท์: 086-5067302 โทรสาร: 029649110 หรืออีเมล์: chawanun@ hroyy.com สนใจข้อมูลเพิม่ เติมเกีย่ วกับข่าวนี้ ติดต่อ คุณสืบศักดิ์ ลิว่ ลักษณ์ หมายเลข โทรศัพท์ 0865564565 Email: suebsak@hroyy.com

48 Cha-Am Packages

Cha Am Today

Raya Resort

Volume 2 issue 5 January 2010

Refresh Your Body & Soul at Aspadeva Spa

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spadeva Spa, 2nd place of the Spa Resort Award 2009 in the Best Spa Resort category, CEI Asia Magazine, prepares you with 4 selections of our popular signature treatments to perfectly delight your mind and soul during leisure time.

Feel the senses of fresh, relieve, and restful by experiencing our 4 assortments of revitalizing spa treatments consisting of many different essential oil ingredients to reawaken your body and soul.

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aya Resort is located on 14 rai of exquisite gardens along Cha-am beach in Petchaburi province. Combining traditional Thai with a touch of modern architecture, all accents and details of old day are well kept at Raya Resort. Each room is creatively named after Thai flower, and decorates with water colors painting of flower as it has been named. Raya Resort is surrounded by old big trees and garden.

All big trees are preserved that make resort atmosphere is refreshing and restored.

Raya Resort is now offering a special introduction rate start at THB 4,950* for Wooden Row House THB 7,650* for Garden Villa and THB 22,500* for Grand Pool Villa from

Now – February 28th, 2011.

Rates inclusive of: - Accommodation - Breakfast for two persons - Free Wi-Fi internet access everywhere in the resort - Free non alcoholic mini bar Raya Resort offers many amenities include - Free bikes are provided for all guest’s bicycle that the resort provided for all use and enjoyment guest’s use and enjoyment, standard size *Remark: Room rates are inclusive of swimming pool with children pool, pool service charge and applicable tax. bar, large meeting room for 30 people, beach bar and Raya Restaurant & Seafood, For more information or reservation, new restaurant by Cha-Am Beach offering please contact Telephone 032 472 641-2 extensive selection of seafood and email rsvn@rayaresortchaam.com web authentic French and Italian cuisines. site www.rayaresortchaam.com.

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Third Surprisingly different year wellness packages Spa Alila at Alila Cha-Am

pa Alila at Alila Cha-Am, Alila renews its commitment to providing a spa experience that is natural, heartfelt and surprisingly different. Amidst balmy, coastal surroundings, pamper yourself and indulge in luxurious spa treatments that blend ancient Asian healing techniques with age-old beauty recipes featuring the curative benefits of fresh, natural, quality ingredients such as locally sourced, pure virgin coconut oil.

• “Revive Spa Package”, a delight spa package for 150-minute of a refreshed and clear headed feeling and completely invigorated, consists of - 30-minute Revive Jacuzzi or Steam Bath - 90-minute Thai Herbal Heat with Stimulate Oil Massage - 30-minute Relaxing Foot Massage - 1 glass of Revive Cocktail

- 60-minute Swedish Massage - 30-minute Mini Facial Treatment with orange juice and brown sugar - 1 glass of Connect Cocktail

• “Nature Spa Package”, 150-minute feeling of luxuriously hydrated and gently exfoliate with pure rose, consists of - 30-minute Crystal Rose Milky Bath - 60-minute Hot Oil Massage with Romance Oil • “Dream Spa Package”, 150-minute - 60-minute Luxury Anti Aging Facial of a wonderful relaxing, recovering and Treatment by Jurlique unwinding by Lavender and Ylang Ylang - 1 glass of Nurture Cocktail scents, consists of - 30-minute Dream Jacuzzi Discover a perfect moment of relaxation with - 60-minute Jasmine Scrub and Yogurt & our 4 exclusive spa packages of Aspadeva Honey Body Wrap Spa at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa until - 60-minute Aromatherapy with Lavender February 2011. Only for Baht 7,900 net per Oil Massage couple and Baht 4,100 net per person. (Prices - 1 glass of Dream Cocktail are inclusive of 10% service charge and 7% tax.)

• “Connect Spa Package”, 150-minute of perfect blends organic Thai Herbals and For reservations and further information, orange oil to stimulate your breath, consists please contact Aspadeva Spa at Tel: 66 (0)32 of 708 235 E-mail: spa.huahin@sheraton.com, - 30-minute Mandarin Salt Glow Body Resort Reservation Tel: 66 (0)32 708 080.

Scrub Best rates are always available for online - 30-minute Connect Jacuzzi or Steam Bath reservations at www.sheraton.com/huahin

New Collection of Pan-Asian Taste at InAzia Restaurant

Year New You, Sweet Escape are available at Spa Alila and are the perfect gift for new year 2011 and third years anniversary of Alila Cha Am.

Wellness Packages offer January 2011 New Year New You - 3 hours/ THB 3500++ per person Skinny Moccocino plus rejuvenation facial February 2011 Sweet Escape- 3 hours/ THB 7000 nett per couple Honey & Herbs Alila Cha Am- a member of design hotel is scrub and warp plus Signature massage offering a third surprisingly different year and enjoy with milk bath with rose scent. wellness packages at the Spa Alila. New Complimentary 2 glasses of spa cocktail.

Other popular offerings include the coffee and coconut mud scrub, as well as the lemongrass and ginger body scrub.

Special oils and treatments for expectant women, as well as nut-free oils are available. Please feel free to visit us at www. alilahotels.com/chaam call +66 032 709 5555 or email us at acaspa@ alilahotels.com

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heraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa creates new collection of pan-Asian dishes at InAzia Restaurant. Be the first to discover your favorite taste of our new distinctive menus such as Sum Tum Apple Goong Yang, green apple salad with grilled prawn and passion fruit juice; Khung Phad Nam Prik Pao, stir-fried rock lobster with onion and chili paste; Buta no Shogayaki, ginger, mirin and sake marinated Kurobuta pork chops grilled over lava stone; and Afgani Machchli Tikka, Tandoor cooked fillet of salmon marinated with yoghurt, fresh lemon, ginger, garlic and Indian herbs. Every dish is originated elaborately to meet your pleasure

by Executive Chef Andreas Schimanski.

been awarded for 3 consecutive years in the “Best Restaurant Award” category by Thailand Tatler, the Kingdom’s leading English language luxury lifestyle and dining magazine.

Complete the dinner with Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa’s signature cocktails, champagnes or wines from the Starwood’s premium collection “Wine of the World” at our “10 Degree Wine Cellar”.

Enjoy extraordinary taste of pan-Asian dining daily, starting from December 2010 onward. “InAzia” is located on the 1st floor and opens daily for dinner from 6:30 pm. -11:00 pm. Please call 032 708 144 or “InAzia”, the pan-Asian restaurant at e-mail fb.huahin@sheraton.com for further the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa has information and reservations.