Hua Hin Today January 2012

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Volume 9 issue 3 January 2012

Volume 9 Issue 3 January 2012

Vintage Car Parade

at The Centara Grand Resort O

n December 17, the annual Vintage Car Parade was displayed at the Centara Grand Resort with a Garden Cocktail Party and Gala Dinner. The youngest driver was only 5 years old.

More about Car Parade ……….Continued on page 10….

Hua Hin Today would like to wish all our faithful Readers and Advertisers a very Happy New Year and may all your wishes come true in a Safer – Greener and Healthier 2012

Charity Concert & Auction at

Tennis Exhibition Match

The Hyatt Regency E

very good act is charity. A man’s true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows. (Moliere)

The Skal Hoteliers and Travel Organizations, in support with The Rotary Club of Hua Hin & Cha Am organized a Charity & Auction event at the Hyatt regency & Barai Resort in Hua Hin. The evening was a great success in terms of musical presentation, food delicacies, auction and last but certainly not least, the proceeds of the auction for a flooded primary school in Ayutthaya. The incredible amount of Baht 550,000 has been collected from The Charity Concert and Auction at the musical filled evening with fine food and drinks but even finer donators …….continued on page 29…..

Wozniacki leads starry flood relief match in Hua Hin

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orld No 1 Caroline Wozniacki will square off with No 3 Victoria Azarenka in Hua Hin on New Year’s day, in a charity match to raise funds for flood victims that will also feature Paradorn Srichaphan and American biggun John Ishner. ….continued on page 8…..

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Hua Hin Today

Volume 9 issue 3 January 2012

Hua Hin Today

Hua Hin Today Volume 9 issue 3 January 2012

What a year ! New Year is on the doorstep.

We are going to do everything better in 2012 than before. Disregard the Maya Calendar but beware of mother nature who is over and over again warning us. The BKK flood was not mother´s nature fault however. Certainly she did deliver the water but if it would have been managed properly and wisely, a lot of disaster could have been avoided. Watch your pockets as the Euro and Dollar are not up to their strength. The Baht unusually strong for whatever reason it is held up there making Thai products expensive in export markets.

The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel spoke some strong words at the Marseille Summit.

Will they be able to pull it through? Certainly.

She said that Europe in comparison to 50 years ago has shrunk in comparison to the rest of the industrial world. We had the upcome of China , Japan , India, you name it. The world population, except Europe has doubled.

WELCOME 2012

We bought endless fortunes of cheap labour backed products and pulled China into our backyard. Our own industry which should support our interests manufactured in China, Indonesia and India. No wonder we are going broke. Who feeds the tax income, who feeds social, retirement? Our banks lend the money to other countries, hoping to make a good deal, who than proclaimed their inability to pay back. Now the banks hope the IMF and their own governments can bail them out.

Consumers were animated to spend money and take uploans, spending more than they earned.

Herr Zwiebelschneider and Mr. Dubois, hope to get a pension whilst African families are migrating to Europe with endless numbers of kids. Honesty, a primary student could add up 1 +1 on this equation. Our own fault, no national pride, no sense. Tony Blair warned us ! Rragan probably started it all. Clinton, did well to recuperate some debt but the Federal Reserve who seems to rule the country, together with

the Bushes drew th US into more deficit.

Angela Merkel makes a lot of sense and we all are focused on her whilst oil multies hope she wont make it. She will make it !

Europe has always made more sense than the overseas neighbor. Now is the time.

Weddings in Hua Hin at our star Hotels are wonderful and romantic. Hyatt, Anantara, V-Villas, the intercontinental and other resorts are offering beautiful wedding packages. I attended a few and it was like a fairy tale with a Sala on the beach front, huge cake and champagne. Check their websites in case you want to re-marry , marry or marry your kin, or not. Hua Hin is great for many things , even for traffic chaos. However Mai Penrai with patience things move on.

On behalf of my entire team , we wish you a great time during the Western Festive days.

Yours truly , the Editor

FROM NADA TO DADA By Jack Mairoo – Writer at large

have never been a President, a rock star, a movie celebrity, a politician; in fact I am just an ordinary man living an ordinary life without pretention.

It seems that all successful people end-up writing their biography or a book of some sorts, explaining how hard their ascension to success was and the numerous challenges they have faced. Biographies and personal stories are entertaining and may teach you a trick of two but you will never be able to identify your life with the life of its authors and that is a fact!

But nobody ever wrote a book teaching fathers “how to be an eight weeks per year dad, for dummies!” novel, right? Maybe it’s time that someone wrote such a book. The first page should start with an ego booster! “You are a great dad and this is not your fault!” I just

love that sentence, makes me feel good about myself.

There are millions of guys out there, facing every day the same challenges, amongst them, dad’s fighting hard to move on with their lives and still trying to be part of the life of their kids. Don’t think one second that behind every divorced couple there is a guilty man, ‘he’ is not always the reason of a divorce, ‘she’ can be guilty as well! For whatever reasons and I have heard it several times, it is believed that if a couple fails, both are to be blamed and have equal responsibilities… What if they were simply not compatible any longer? Love seems to become a perishable good with an expiration date, these days.

I’ve managed to pull myself out of bed to catch an early flight home to visit my kids, I haven’t

seen them since mid-July or so to speak, I do talk to them 3x per week via Skype, but in this case it is different, I get to physically hug them and drown them in millions of kisses.

It has been a while already since my kids and I live apart, and I am continuously facing the same dilemma over and over, every time I am about to visit them, the becoming of a full time D-A-D! It is not easy when they are of young age. Sitting in one of the coffee shops at the airport and looking into my Latte, my mind is gently preparing itself to go from full time businessman to full time single dad in a blink of an eye, not without a hint of apprehension and a few drops of sweat triggered by nervous thoughts. This time of year, the kids are not on holiday and have a busy schedule, a birthday party to attend here, karate lessons there, an

hour ballet on Friday, kindergarten, school, lunchbox, homework, not mentioning every morning I will wake, dress and feed them before bringing them to school, pick them up, homework, bath, pajamas, bedtime story and here we go again…. Mums around the world seem to master these skills with dexterity and precision and they have my utmost admiration. A question remains though… what would actually happen if you would cut into their routines? What would happen if we reversed the roles and they were to become 8x weeks per year mums? Would they still be able to manage the situation with dexterity and precision? Maybe or maybe not? As for me, this asks for a precise and meticulous military planed operation, “plan your work and work your plan, General, Sir!”

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Hua Hin Has Great Potential for Development: Mr.Suwat

The former deputy prime minister of Thailand Khun Suwat and owner of the Intercontinental Resort & Spa in Hua Hin is planning to join hands with the local Hua Hin government on improving the transport systems in Hua Hin and making the city better known internationally, especially in terms of World-Class Sport competition and a Cannes-like Movie Festival.

Mr. Suwat Liptapanlop, further said that he had already discussed with the cabinet about making a new transport route directly to Hua Hin, such as a motorway and a parallel railway line. Besides enabling people to travel to the city more conveniently and quicker, the new route will serve as a gateway to the south of Thailand. This is a very important issue that will take place in the next couple of years should the cabinet approve the survey plan and the proposed budget.

The former deputy prime minister added that, apart from transportation, one of the key roles is promoting activities in Hua Hin together with the city’s Mayor Mr. Jira Pongpaiboon.

Resort’s tennis court. With over 20-million Baht budget to organize this event, it internationalizes Hua Hin and some profit from the event was used to help the current flood victims as well,” said Mr. Suwat.

Since Hua Hin is a Holiday Getaway and Top Tourist Destination and Royal Residence of Thailand as famous and big as Cannes in France, Mr. Suwat is thinking of organizing “Hua Hin Film Festival”. An international film festival in which movies from around the world are screened and cinematic awards are given to film directors, actors and producers. Tentatively taking place at the final of January or the beginning of February next year, the Hua Hin Film Festival will certainly make more income as it promotes tourism in the city.

At the event, famous actors from Hollywood, Japan, Korea and India will make their appearance on the red carpet. More important, film producers of Asia will be invited to show their work to the audience, too.

Most of the activities concern sport championships that usually takes place in the city center, city roads and on the beaches. All the events make Hua Hin famous among Thais and foreigners as many visitors come to stay here and attend the events, thus making a lot of money to hotels, restaurants and guesthouses “The film festival is a big highlight for Hua Hin and Prachuab Khirikhan accordingly as it’ll here. make the city famous among visitors and help “At the beginning of this year, we organized promote tourism business here. In doing so, a world tennis exhibition match in close local people and business owners will earn more cooperation with the The Boonrawd Brewery all year round,” concluded Mr. Suwat.

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Hua Hin Today

Volume 9 issue 3 January 2012

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2011/12 at Vic Hua Hin Hands Donation to Flood Victims

By Chamnan มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฎสวนดุสติ (ศูนย์หวั หิน) T A

he Suan Dusit Rajabhat University (Hua Hin Campus) handed over the proceeds and goods donated from people in the city to 50 schools and universities in 30 provinces of Northern and Northeastern Thailand before formally closing its donation center for flood victims.

Dr. Suraphol Siriset, the director of the university, said that the 1,111,111 (One million one hundred eleven thousands and one hundred eleven) Baht as well as fresh and processed foods and boats were collected by the students from local people in Hua Hin during 27 September until 20 November – the period when severe flood hit many parts of the country including Bangkok.

All the donations will be directly handed over to 50 schools and universities throughout Thailand because the recent flood damaged not only the school buildings but also teaching and learning materials.

“We’d like to assure the people who made donation that everything will be directly forwarded to the director or the headmaster of the schools in the affected areas without any charges,” said Dr. Suraphol. “With good intentions to help people, our students who live in the flooded area will be taken care of as well.”

Since flood is one of the natural disasters that can happen unexpectedly at anytime in Thailand, the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University encourages its students to take part in a volunteer program under which they called for local people in Hua Hin to cook some food, give some money and supplies for the affected people. Now that things are getting better and the donation was already forwarded, the university finished the program and closed the donation center, added Dr. Suraphol.

The Suan Dusit Rajabhat University (Hua Hin Campus) is an academic institute of Thailand which provides courses on hotel and hospitality, aviation and tourism businesses for Thai and international students. Every year, not only students from Hua Hin but also those from other parts of Thailand come to study there.

The university is a so-called educational hub for Thai students.

So, the teachers and students are willing to help Thai people in trouble.

Apart from the social work, the university also promotes participation in cultural activities as its staff and students are encouraged to join in such activities once informed, concluded the university’s director.

ส่งมอบเงิน – สิง่ ของ

มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏสวนดุสติ (ศูนย์หวั หิน) จัดส่งเงิน–สิง่ ของ จากการ รับบริจาคจากผูค้ นในเขตเมืองหัวหินส่งมอบให้กบั โรงเรียน มหาวิทยาลัย ในเขตภาค เหนือ อีสาน กลาง รวม 30 จังหวัด 50 โรงเรียน พร้อมปิดศูนย์รบั การบริจาค จาก การเปิดเผยของ ดร.สุรพล ศิรเิ ศรษฐ์ ผอ.มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏสวนดุสติ (ศูนย์หวั หิน) จ.ประจวบฯ ว่าทางตนเองและคณะผูบ้ ริหารได้รวบรวมเงินสด และสิง่ ของทีไ่ ด้ให้ นักศึกษาออกไปรับการบริจาคจากผูค้ นทีส่ ญ ั จรไปมาและผูใ้ จบุญในเขตเมืองหัวหิน ช่วงการเกิดภัยพิบตั นิ ำ�้ ท่วมประเทศไทยนัน้ ยอดเงินสดทีไ่ ด้ 1,111,111.00 บาท (หนึง่ ล้านหนึง่ แสนหนึง่ หมืน่ พันหนึง่ ร้อยสิบเอ็ด) รวมทัง้ สิง่ ของข้าวสาร อาหารแห้ง เรือยาง ฯลฯ โดยได้เริม่ รับตัง้ แต่วนั ที่ 27 กันยายน จนถึงวันที่ 20 พฤศจิกายนซึง่ ใน โรงเรียน มหาวิทยาลัย ทีจ่ ะน�ำสิง่ ของไปมอบให้นนั้ ก็มใี นเขต ภาคเหนือ ภาคอีสาน ภาคกลาง และในเขตกทม. รวม 30 จังหวัด 50 โรงเรียน เหตุผลทีต่ อ้ งน�ำเอาไปมอบให้กบั แหล่งสถาบันการศึกษานัน้ ก็มกี ารส�ำรวจตรวจ สอบแล้วพบว่าแต่ละแห่งนั้นประสพภัย อย่างหนักทัง้ สถานทีอ่ าคารเรียน อุปกรณ์ สิง่ ของ จึงได้มกี ารจัดสรรปันแบ่งโดยทางคณะ กรรมการซึง่ ก็มเี งินสดสิง่ ของ อาหารแห้ง สิง่ ของทีจ่ ำ� เป็น ฯลฯ โดยการมอบนัน้ ไม่มกี าร ผ่ า นทางฝ่ า ยภาครั ฐ ในระดั บ รั ฐ บาลและ จังหวัดท้องถิน่ เป็นการเข้าไปช่วยเหลือ โดยตรง“ส�ำหรับในการเข้าไปช่วยเหลือของ ทางมหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏสวนดุสติ ฯ ในครัง้ นีก้ ็ ขอเรียนชีแ้ จงให้กบั ชาวเมืองหัวหิน และผูท้ มี่ ี จิตการกุศลได้ทราบว่าเงิน สิง่ ของ ทีม่ หาวิทยา ลัยฯ ได้มานัน้ จะน�ำไปส่งไปมอบให้กบั แหล่งโรงเรียน มหาวิทยาลัย แต่ละแห่งในรูป แบบของการถึงมือผูบ้ ริหารแต่ละแห่งโดยไม่คดิ ไม่หกั ค่าใช้จา่ ยใดๆ ทัง้ สิน้ ทัง้ นีก้ เ็ พือ่ ให้ทกุ อย่างเป็นไปตามเจตนารมณ์ในการทีจ่ ะช่วยเหลือ และนอกจากนัน้ แล้วบ้าน เรือนของนักศึกษาทีไ่ ด้มาเรียนอยูท่ สี่ วนดุสติ หัวหิน ก็จะได้รบั การดูแลช่วยเหลือใน ระดับหนึง่ ด้วยเช่นกัน” ดร. สุรพล ฯ กล่าว ดร. สุรพล ฯ ยังกล่าวอีกว่า ส�ำหรับปัญหาภัยพิบตั ทิ างธรรมชาติเนือ่ งจาก “น�ำ้ ท่วม” ในแต่ละจังหวัดของภาคเหนือ อีสาน กลาง นัน้ ถือว่าเป็นภัยทีเ่ กิดขึน้ มา แบบปัจจุบนั ทันด่วน ทางมหาวิทยาลัยฯ จึงได้จดั คณะนักศึกษาออกท�ำกิจกรรมทาง กายภาพแบบ “จิตอาสา” เพือ่ ช่วยเหลือผูป้ ระสพภัยแลช่วยเหลือภาครัฐ ซึง่ ก็ได้รบั ผลตอบรับอย่างดียงิ่ จากเงินและสิง่ ของทีไ่ ด้รบั และขณะนีท้ กุ ๆอย่างก็ได้ถงึ มือผูร้ บั เป็นทีเ่ รียบร้อยแล้วด้วยเช่นกัน จึงขอปิดศูนย์รบั การช่วยเหลือลง ส�ำหรับ มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏสวนดุสติ ( ศูนย์หวั หิน ) นัน้ เป็นสถาบันทางการศึกษาทีผ่ ลิต นักศึกษาสาขาแผนกการโรงแรม ธุรกิจการบิน ธุรกิจการท่องเทีย่ ว ฯลฯ ซึง่ ในแต่ละปี ก็จะมีนกั ศึกษาจากแต่ละภาคของประเทศ เข้ามาเรียนจึงท�ำให้มหาวิทยาลัย ฯ แห่งนี้ เป็นของท้องถิน่ เมืองหัวหินเพราะฉะนัน้ แล้วถ้าบ้านเมืองมีเหตุเภทภัยใดๆแล้ว ทาง ตนเองและคณาจารย์พร้อมๆกับนักศึกษาก็จะต้องใช้แรงกายใจออกช่วยเหลือตาม นโยบายช่วยเหลือผูป้ ระสพภัยจากน�ำ้ ใจของสวนดุสติ ” ในส่วนของภาครัฐในท้องถิน่ ซึง่ เมือ่ มีกจิ กรรมงานใดๆไม่วา่ จะเป็นเทศกาล พิธี ราชพิธี ถ้าอยากจะให้ทางเราและ คณะนักศึกษา เข้าไปมีสว่ นร่วมแล้วก็ขอให้แจ้งมาเพราะทีแ่ ห่งนีน้ นั้ มีแต่ให้ ครับ.

fter the successful start of the Vic Hua Hin Fringe Festival 2011/12 with Phra Lor and the Urban Bones Dance Company let’s start into the second phase.

Returning to the Fringe Festival is Yael Rasooly and the Golden Delicious Theatre from Jerusalem, Israel. The show will feature three object theatre pieces in one evening, on Saturday, January 21st 2012.

“The Blue Table”, “Jonathan” and “How Lovely” are the three short performances using objects like apples, plastic bags and a doll.

Patravadi Mejudhon - owner and artistic director of Vic Hua Hin - will present her own production, “Phra Lor” again on Sunday, January 29th 2012 at 6 pm. It is an epic love story, written in poetic verse by one of the kings during Thailand’s Ayudhya period.

Written, directed and performed is “Phra Lor” by Khun Patravadi herself.

Another Thai production will be presented on February 4th, with B-Floor from Bangkok.”Taste of Curry” combines live music and a story about cooking with a shattering look at life in all kinds of languages: Thai, English, French,Gibberish; and of course physical movement and live music to present the full taste of life!

Our next guest travels from the UK to Thailand to perform his oneman piece “SPACE”on Saturday, February 11th. Timothy Mann is an actor, writer, musician and video editor who joined the theatre company Nose2Nose in 2006. He will ask the infinite question, “What is SPACE?”... and maybe also find an answer.

A co-production with the Festival La Fête, Bangkok, will be the final event of the Fringe Festival: “Pichet Klunchun and Myself”, performed by the Frenchartist Jérôme Bel and the Thai dancer Pichet Klunchun. We will see a combination of traditional Khon and modern Dance, to close the festival on February 25th 2012.

All performances of the Fringe Festival 2011/12 at Vic Hua Hin start at 7.30 pm (exept “Phra Lor” on Sunday, 29th January 2012 starts at 6 pm). For more information please check www.vichuahin. com. Tickets for the events are available at Vic Hua Hin or call for reservations now: 032 827 814-5.

Do not miss every Saturday and Sunday the Weekend School at Vic Hua Hin, where adults and children can enjoy arts. We offer courses in Clay sculpting, painting, batik, guitar, piano and trumpet playing as well as Latin Dance, Ballet, Acrobatic and many more.

For details and tickets please check also www.vichuahin.com or call us: 032 827 814-5.

Hua Hin Today Volume 9 issue 3 January 2012

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By Supansa

Local News

Hua Hin Today

Volume 9 issue 3 January 2012

8th Annual Preserve Hua Hin Concert on January 14

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he upcoming 8th Annual Preserve Hua Hin Concert will take place on 14 January 2012 at 6 pm. at the natural park on top of the Hin Lek Fai Hill.

The well-known musical and fundraising event for environmental protection is held one month later than last years’ due to the current flooding that impedes transportation to and from Bangkok.

However, it takes place during the New Year’s time, thus served as a present for visitors and local people in Hua Hin. This year’s event features mouth-watering food and drink from top-notched hotels in Hua Hin and concerts by local bands in Hua Hin including the Tang Keramble as well as Mai Charoenpura, a popular actress singer of Thailand.

As usual, the aim of the concert is to raise awareness on environmental protection in Hua Hin, a very famous beachfront city that has diverse culture and stunning landscape. Moreover, it will celebrate the 84th birthday anniversary of His

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นายกฤษ โรจนเสถียร ประธานชมรมพิทกั ษ์หวั หิน เปิดเผยว่าขณะนีท้ างชมรมพิทกั ษ์หวั หินก�ำลังเตรียมจัดงานคอนเสริต์ พิทกั ษ์หวั หิน ครัง้ ที่ 8 แต่ในปีน้ กี้ ารจัดงานมีการเปลีย่ นแปลงปกติจะจัดงานในช่วงของเดือนธันวาคมแต่ในปีนมี้ หี ลายจังหวัดทีป่ ระสบ กับปัญหาน�ำ้ ท่วมโดยเฉพาะทีก่ รุงเทพมหานครจึงยากต่อการทีจ่ ะเดินทางมาร่วมงานจึงต้องมีการเปลีย่ นแปลงในเรือ่ งของช่วงเวลา และ ส�ำหรับในปีนกี้ ำ� หนดจัดงานขึน้ ในวันที่ 14 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2554 ณ เขาหินเหล็กไฟเริม่ ตัง้ แต่เวลา 18.00 น ซึง่ ยังอยูใ่ นเวลาของ เทศกาลปีใหม่จงึ ถือเป็นการมอบความสุขทางด้านเสียงเพลงให้เป็นของขวัญปีใหม่ให้กบั ประชาชนชาวหัวหินและนักท่องเทีย่ วทุกคน ส�ำหรับงานคอนเสริตพ์ ทิ กั ษ์หวั หินจัดขึน้ เพือ่ เป็นการเทิดพระเกียรติแด่องค์พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยูห่ วั ทีท่ รงมีพระชนมมา ยุครบ 84 พรรษา ครบ 7 รอบในปีนี้ รวมถึงกระตุน้ การมีสว่ นรวมในการดูแลรักษาสิง่ แวดล้อม ปลูกฝัง่ ให้เยาวชนและประชาชนใส่ใจ และห่วงแหนสิง่ แวดล้อมเพราะหัวหินถือว่าเป็นเมืองท่องเทีย่ วทีส่ วยงามมีสภาพสิง่ แวดล้อมทีด่ พี ร้อมในทุกๆด้านและในขณะนีก้ ย็ งั เป็นเมืองท่องเทีย่ วทีม่ ชี อื่ เสียงโด่งดังไปทัว่ โลกอีกด้วยจึงเป็นสิง่ ส�ำคัญทีช่ าวหัวหินตลอดจนนักท่องเทีย่ วจะต้องช่วยกันรักษาทรัพยากร สิง่ แววดล้อมของหัวหินให้คงอยูแ่ บบนีต้ ลอดไป ส่วนกิจกรรมภายในงานจะมีบธู๊ อาหารจากโรงแรมและ ร้านอาหารชือ่ ดังของหัวหินมี Majesty the King. เครือ่ งดืม่ ต่างๆพร้อมฟังดนตรีเพราะๆจากวงตังเกรัมเบิล้ และวงดนตรีทอ้ งถิน่ รวมถึงในปีนยี้ งั มีศลิ ปินชือ่ ดังมาร่วมสร้างสีสนั นัน่ ก็คอื Those who would like to buy a ticket for the ์ ทิ กั ษ์ concert or need more information can contact 081 ใหม่ เจริญปุระ จึงขอเชิญชวนประชาชนชาวหัวหินตลอดจนนักท่องเทีย่ วทัง้ ชาวไทยและชาวต่างประเทศร่วมงานคอนเสริตพ 5530707 or the Hua Hin Municipality at tel. 032 หัวหิน ครัง้ ที่ 8 สามารถซือ้ บัตรและสอบถามรายละเอียดเพิม่ เติมได้ท0ี่ 81-5530707หรือเทศบาลเมืองหัวหิน 032532433 ต่อ 532433 ext. 100-2.

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Hua Hin Food Festival between เทศกาลเมืองหัวหินจัดงานเทศกาลอาหารหัวหิน

December 27 ,2011-January 2,2012

ส่งท้ายปีเก่าต้อนรับปีใหม่

By Supansa

นาย สุวทิ ย์ เหรีญรุง่ เรือง รองนายกเทศมนตรีเมืองหัวหิน กล่าว่า เมืองหัวหินถือว่าเป็นเมืองท่องเทีย่ วทีส่ วยงาม และมีชอื่ เสียงดังไปทัว่ โลก รวม ถึงมีการจัดกิจกรรมต่างๆมากมาย ทัง้ ในระดับท้องถิน่ ระดับจังหวัด ระดับ ประเทศ และรวมไปถึงระดับโลก จึงท�ำให้มนี กั ท่องเทีย่ วทัง้ ชาวไทยและชาวต่าง ประเทศเดินทางเข้ามาท่องเทีย่ วและร่วมกิจกรรมต่างๆ ในเขตอ�ำเภอหัวหินเป็น จ�ำนวนมาก ประกอบกับในช่วงวันที่ 1 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2555 ก็เป็นวันขึน้ ปีใหม่ ของไทย จึงมีการจัดกิจกรรมเฉลิมฉลองในช่วงเทศกาลปีใหม่หลายกิจกรรม และ ในขณะนีท้ างส�ำนักงานเทศบาลเมืองหัวหินยังได้จดั งานเทศกาลอาหารหัวหินส่ง ท้ายปีเก่าต้อนรับปีใหม่ เพือ่ ให้ประชาชนได้รว่ มเฉลิมฉลองในช่วงเทศกาลปีใหม่ นอกจากหัวหินจะสวยงามแล้วยังมีอาหารทะเลสดๆ รวมถึงอาหารพืน้ บ้านและ อาหารอืน่ ๆ ทีอ่ ร่อยอีกมากมาย จึงเป็นโอกาสอันดีทจี่ ะช่วงส่งท้ายปีเก่าต้อนรับปี ใหม่ ประชาชนจะได้ฉลองพร้อมกับรับประทานอาหารอร่อยๆมากมาย ทาง เทศบาลเมืองหัวหินจึงจัดงานเทศกาลอาหารหัวหินส่งท้ายปีเก่าต้อนรับปีใหม่ ขึน้ ระหว่างวันที่ 27 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554 ถึง วันที่ 2 มกราคม พ.ศ. 2555 ณ บริเวณสวนราชินพี นื้ ที่ 19 ไร่ ส�ำหรับกิจกรรมภายในงานจะมีบชู๊ จ�ำหน่ายอาหาร มีการแสดงของ นักเรียนในเขตอ�ำเภอหัวหิน การประกวดวงดนตรีเยาวชน การประกวดร้องเพลง การแสดงของศิลปินมากมาย และทีส่ ำ� คัญค�ำ่ คืนวันที่ 31 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554 จะมีพธิ สี งฆ์ ต้อนรับปีใหม่ และร่วมนับถอยหลังก้าวเข้าสูพ่ ทุ ธศักราชใหม่พร้อม กัน และคาดว่าในปีนจี้ ะมีประชาชนรวมถึงนักท่องเทีย่ วทัง้ ชาวไทยและชาวต่าง ประเทศมาร่วมเฉลิมฉลองกันในช่วงปีใหม่เป็นจ�ำนวนมากอย่างแน่นอน จึงขอ เชิญชวนประชาชนตลอดนักท่องเทีย่ วร่วมงานเทศกาลอาหารหัวหินส่งท้ายปีเก่า ต้อนรับปีใหม่ และสามารถสอบถามรายละเอียดเพิม่ เติมได้ที่ ส�ำนักงานเทศบาล เมืองหัวหิน 032-523433 ต่อ 101-102 และ ต่อ 402

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he food festival will take place parallel to the countdown for the New Year in Hua Hin, said the Deputy Mayor Mr. Suwit Rienrungreung.

sport activities throughout the year.

The food festival and the New Year celebration are activities wellknown among tourists as they are The event, which is the last tourism good occasions when tourists can promotion campaign for 2011, will enjoy eating and have great fun at be organized between 27 December the same time.

2011 and 2 January 2012 at the 19- Apart from the countdown on 31 Rai Queen Sirikit Memorial Park in December, a Buddhist ceremony Hua Hin. will be held early in the morning Highlighting fresh sea food and of 1 January when Buddhist monks various traditional and local Thai get alms from local people and bless cuisines, the Hua Hin food festival them in return so that their life also offers stage performances by will prosper in the year to come. local students of the city, a contest of youth music bands, a singing contest and mini-concerts of famous Thai singers. On 31 December, visitors and local people will enjoy the countdown to the New Year at midnight.

The Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin said further that the city was one of the most famous holiday getaways in Thailand thanks to a lot of local, provincial and even international cultural and

Since a lot of people will flock in the city and traffic may become sluggish, visitors are advised to use public transportation to and from Hua Hin.

For further information of the two events, please contact the Hua Hin Municipality at tel.

032 523 433 ext. 101, 102 or 402.

Rak Hua Hin - to Serve Hua Hin People and all Thais

By Chamnan

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he “Rak Hua Hin” (Love Hua Hin in Thai) group has been launched formally with activities aiming to help victims of natural disasters .

According to the group leader Dr. Thaweesak Dachapanya, the “Rak Hua Hin” is set up

by Mr. Thawee Kasem-ngarm, Mr. Sahatchai Anatamek and him. Once it was formed, the group organized the first activity -- a Chinese dinner charity at the Phon Kingphet Memorial Park --to help flood victims in Thailand.

Besides helping people affected by natural disasters, the group will engage in local politics of Hua Hin for the next municipal election to solve problems regarding political, social and cultural issues. This is because the ex-members of the group: Khun Prasat Suknikorn and Mr. Thak Dechapanya, were a mayor and a municipal councilor respectively, added Dr. Thaweesak.

“Recently, Hua Hin has been growing and expanding by itself. However, the city’s quickdevelopment and ignorance of local administrators will deter desired urban improvement,” said Dr. Thaweesak. “That’s why the “Rak Hua Hin” has to participate in local politics of the city in terms of socio-cultural issues, which are the crucial factors for the city’s development.”

The group leader went on by saying that, if the “Rak Hua Hin” went into the local politics, there were 2 things that need to be done immediately.

The first is improvement of the city’s infrastructure, particularly water storage, as Hua Hin can store only 100,000 cubic meters of water while its people use 40,000 to 50,000 cubic meters of water daily. So, water shortage is common here. Moreover, road paving in small lanes around the municipal areas is a must as people are now having problems commuting. The second is services on house plans and house number registration as well as other services that are reportedly not efficient enough.

To solve the problems mentioned earlier, Dr. Thaweesak proposed total urban replanning as this method yields more systematic infrastructure management and prevents traffic congestion in the city’s center. Moreover, governmental administrators have to promote public transport to serve increasing need of local people.

The group leader concluded that, although the group was already formalized with its leader, the members were seeking other executive board members who would be announced as soon as they were accepted.

The Palace Magic Dusit Thani Hua Hin New Year Mini-Concert

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hailand’s singing sweetheart, Srisalai Suchartvudhi tops the bill with her own mini-concert during the Palace Magic Dusit Thani Hua Hin New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. Firmly on the comeback trail after her French sabbatical, Khun Srisalai’s inimitable sultry voice and wonderfully mesmeric repertoire of romantic ballads and love songs, for which she is so famous, will surely wow all partygoers and weave a magical festive spell into the ambience of the much-awaited night.

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Tennis Exhibition Match in Hua Hin

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Wozniacki leads starry flood relief match

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orld No 1 Caroline Wozniacki will square off with No 3 Victoria Azarenka in Hua Hin on New Year’s day, in a charity match to raise funds for flood victims that will also feature Paradorn Srichaphan and American biggun John Ishner.

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he Dane, who has been the women’s No 1 for the last two years, will return to the beach resort 12 months after losing there to Kim Clijsters in an exhibition match. The World Tennis Charity Invitation is due at 5pm on January 1 at the Hua Hin Centennial Park, and will be televised live by ESPN. “I had a fantastic time in Thailand last year and it is a pleasure to be able to come back again,’’ said Wozniacki, the winner of 18 career titles.

“I have seen some of the pictures of the terrible floods and I am delighted to be a part of the tournament and raising money for flood relief.”

Rumour has it that the world No 1 might be accompanied by her boyfriend and world golf No 2 Rory McIlroy who is due to play the Thailand Golf Championships two weeks before the charity event.

The women’s singles showdown will be followed by the return of former world No 9 Paradorn Srichaphan to the tennis court. Having retired in 2010 due to a wrist injury, the former Thai ace will play the 18th ranked Isner who is known for huge serves as well as his height 2.06 metres.

“I have practised with him a couple of times. He is a very nice guy. His game is based on serves which is fine with me as I’m not fit enough to stay in long rallies,’’ said the 32-yearold Paradorn.

“I still have a month to prepare for the match.

You will still see a power game from me. But what’s more important is that we are delighted to be part of this charity effort. Also, this is a good opportunity to show the world that Thailand is now recovering from the flooding crisis,’’ added Paradorn.

Suwat Liptapanlop, president of the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand, said proceeds from the estimated Bt6 million in ticket sales will go to flood relief. Tickets for the 3,000seat Centennial Park will be Bt2,000. Suwat added that all the players would be involved in promotional activities to boost local tourism.

“Wozniacki will arrive on December 26, Isner and Azarenka on December 29. They will be doing activities such as cooking Thai food, giving alms to monks or having spa treatments,’’ said Suwat who revealed that Bt20 million will be spent in organising the exhibition match.

Azarenka will make her first appearance in the Kingdom. The Belarusian has won eight WTA titles, three this year. “I am really pleased to

come and play for the Thai fans and help raise money to assist the millions of people affected by the devastating floods.”

Since September, many provinces in Thailand including some parts of Bangkok have been hit by the worst floods in half a century.

“เวิลด์ เทนนิส แชริตี้ อินวิเทชัน่ หัวหิน”

ลอนเทนนิสสมาคมแห่งประเทศ ไทยในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ และเทศบาลเมืองหัวหิน ร่วมจัดการแข่งขันเทนนิสการกุศล “เวิลด์ เทนนิส แชริตี้ อินวิเทชัน่ หัวหิน” เพือ่ ระดมทุนช่วย เหลือพีน่ อ้ งชาวไทยผูป้ ระสบภัยจากมหาอุทกภัย น�ำโดยนักเทนนิสซูเปอร์สตาร์สาวมือหนึง่ ของโลกทีห่ วนคืนถิน่ หัวหินอีกครัง้ “แคโรไลน์ วอซเนียคกี”้ พบกับ “วิคตอเรีย อซาเรนกา” มือวาง อันดับสามของโลก พ่วงด้วยแมตช์ชายเดีย่ วระหว่างนักเทนนิสชาวอเมริกนั เจ้าของความสูง 206 เซนติเมตร “จอห์น อิสเนอร์” ลงสนามดวลกับต�ำนานนักเทนนิสไทยอย่าง “เจ้าบอล – ภราดร ศรีชาพันธุ”์ ในวันอาทิตย์ที่ 1 มกราคม 2555 ณ สนามเซ็นเท็นเนียล พาร์ค อินเตอร์คอนติเน็นตัล หัวหิน รีสอร์ท ในปี 2554 “วอซเนียคกี”้ คว้าแชมป์รายการดับบลิวทีเอถึง 6 รายการ รวมเป็นแชมป์แล้วทัง้ สิน้ 18 รายการ นับเป็นการกลับมาเยือนเมืองไทยเป็นครัง้ ที่ 2 หลังจากทีไ่ ด้มาฉลองปี ใหม่ทหี่ วั หินเมือ่ ปีทแี่ ล้ว “ฉันสนุกมากครัง้ ทีไ่ ด้มาเมืองไทยเมือ่ ครัง้ ทีแ่ ล้ว และฉันก็ยนิ ดีทจี่ ะได้กลับมาอีกครัง้ ในปีใหม่ทจี่ ะถึงนี้ ฉันได้เห็นภาพเหตุการณ์นำ�้ ท่วมทีเ่ กิดขึน้ ในประเทศไทย และรูส้ กึ อยากมีสว่ นช่วยเหลือคนไทย โดยจะเป็นส่วนหนึง่ ของการแข่งขัน เวิลด์ เทนนิส แชริตี้ อินวิเทชัน่ หัวหิน เพือ่ ช่วยระดมทุนไปช่วยเหลือผูป้ ระสบภัยในครัง้ นี”้ วอซเนียคกี้ กล่าว ทางด้าน “อซาเรนกา” นัน้ เป็นแชมป์รายการดับบลิวทีเอมาแล้ว 8 รายการ โดยในปี 2554 สามารถคว้าแชมป์มา 3 รายการ และครัง้ นีจ้ ะเป็นการมาเยือนเมืองไทยเป็นครัง้ แรกของ เธออีกด้วย “ฉันก็ตนื่ เต้นมากทีจ่ ะได้มาเยือนเมืองไทยเป็นครัง้ แรก และรูส้ กึ ยินดีมากทีจ่ ะได้เดินทางมาเล่นเทนนิสให้แฟน ๆ ชาวไทยได้ชม และยังได้ชว่ ยหารายได้ระดมทุนช่วยเหลือประชาชน กว่าล้านคนทีไ่ ด้รบั ผลกระทบจากเหตุนำ�้ ท่วมรุนแรงในครัง้ นี”้ อซาเรนกา กล่าว นอกจากนี้ แมตซ์ประเภทชายเดีย่ ว “จอห์น อิสเนอร์” นักเทนนิสอันดับที่ 18 ของโลก เจ้าของความสูง 206 เซนติเมตร จะท�ำการแข่งขันกับ เจ้าบอล – ภราดร ซึง่ ปีทผี่ า่ นมาถือเป็น ปีทอี่ สิ เนอร์ประสบความส�ำเร็จทีส่ ดุ ในการแข่งขัน ด้วยการคว้าชัยมา 2 รายการ “ผมยินดีมากทีจ่ ะได้กลับมาเมืองไทยอีกครัง้ และจะได้มโี อกาสมาเยือนหัวหินเป็นครัง้ แรกอีกด้วย ผมรอคอยที่ จะให้ถงึ ปีใหม่นี้ ทีจ่ ะได้ลงแข่งขันกับภราดร และจะได้มสี ว่ นช่วยเหลือผูป้ ระสบอุทกภัยในเมืองไทยอีกด้วย” ทางด้าน “เจ้าบอล – ภราดร” จะกลับมาแข่งเทนนิสชายเดีย่ วในแมตซ์พเิ ศษนีเ้ ป็น ครัง้ แรก หลังจากปี 2549 ซึง่ ภราดรได้กล่าวว่า “นับเป็นช่วงเวลาทีด่ เี ยีย่ ม ทีผ่ มจะได้กลับมาเล่นในบ้านอีกครัง้ รายได้ทงั้ หมดจากการขายบัตรนีจ้ ะน�ำไปช่วยเหลือผูป้ ระสบภัยน�ำ้ ท่วม ผมหวัง เป็นอย่างยิง่ ว่าทุกท่านจะให้การสนับสนุน เวิลด์ เทนนิส แชริตี้ อินวิเทชัน่ หัวหิน ซึง่ เป็นการสมทบทุนช่วยเหลือพีน่ อ้ งชาวไทยผูป้ ระสบภัยน�ำ้ ท่วม” คุณสุวจั น์ ลิปตพพัลลภ นายกลอนเทนนิส สมาคมแห่งประเทศไทยในพระบรมราชูปถัมภ์ มีความยินดีอย่างยิง่ ทีจ่ ะได้ตอ้ นรับสามนักเทนนิสซูเปอร์สตาร์ ทีจ่ ะเดินทางมาท�ำการแข่งขันในครัง้ นี้ “แคโรไลน์ วอซเนียคกี,้ วิคตอเรีย อซาเรนกา และ จอห์น อิสเนอร์ ต่างก็เป็นนักเทนนิสทีม่ ากด้วยฝีมอื ผมดีใจมากทีพ่ วกเขาตอบรับค�ำเชิญ เพือ่ มาลงแข่งขันแมตซ์การกุศล รายการ เวิลด์ เทนนิส แชริตี้ อินวิเทชัน่ ณ อ�ำเภอหัวหิน และ ร่วมระดมทุนช่วยเหลือผูป้ ระสบอุทกภัยในครัง้ นี”้ คุณสุวจั น์ กล่าว. การแข่งขันระหว่าง แคโรโลน์และวิคตอเรีย จะเริม่ ขึน้ เวลา 17.00 น. ถ่ายทอดสดทางไทยทีวสี ี ช่อง 3 รวมถึงแพร่ภาพไป ทัว่ โลก ต่อด้วยการแข่งขันของ จอห์น อิสเนอร์ กับ ภราดร นอกจากนีแ้ ฟนเทนนิสยังจะได้เพลิดเพลินอาหารและเครือ่ งดืม่ ในบรรยากาศกลางสวนพร้อมการแสดงดนตรีสดทีเ่ ซ็นเท็นเนียล พาร์ ค อินเตอร์คอนติเน็นตัล หัวหิน รีสอร์ท อีกด้วย บัตรเข้าชม “เวิลด์ เทนนิส แชริตี้ อินวิเทชัน่ หัวหิน” ราคา 2,000 บาท เริม่ จ�ำหน่ายตัง้ แต่วนั เสาร์ที่ 3 ธันวาคม ทีไ่ ทยทิกเก็ตเมเจอร์ทกุ สาขา, เมเจอร์ หัวหิน และ อินเตอร์คอนติเน็นตัล หัวหิน รีสอร์ท รายได้ทงั้ หมดจากการจ�ำหน่ายบัตรจะน�ำไปช่วยเหลือผูป้ ระสบภัยน�ำ้ ท่วม

By Supansa

Hua Hin should Promote “Thainess” Pledge by The Prachuab Khirikan Governor – Khun Weera

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he Prachuab Khirikhan Governor already endorsed a tourism campaign on promotion of unique Thai art and culture in Hua Hin and supported activities by the Hua Hin Cultural Council as a highly successful performance indicator on Thai identity.

According to the Governor, presently, tourists from Europe, Scandinavian and even ASEAN countries are visiting Hua Hin and Prachuab Khirikhan more than any other Thai provinces. Most of them come here to admire natural wonders and local culture the places have to offer.

As a result, as members of all Thai citizens, the Hua Hin and Prachuab people should express and show visitors unique Thai identity and culture which can not be found elsewhere.

The Governor added that cultural performances, such as stage performances, Thai dance and parades need to be promoted in a concrete way by people from every part of the country so that foreigners can enjoy culture which Thai people have inherited from the past to present.

In 2011, Hua Hin organized a lot of cultural activities, namely the 100th anniversary of Thai railway in which participants dressed with traditional and contemporary Thai costumes for evening activities. Lately, the Hua Hin Cultural Council has organized an activity to foster Thai

culture and community relation in which local students participated in a colorful revue and distinguished guests dressed in a retro style for a charity fashion show.

Both the activities made Hua Hin and Prachuab Khirikhan well-known among tourists because they manifested core tradition and culture of Thai people to the eyes of both Thais and foreigners. This also made Thailand famous among people in other lands beyond for its unique identity. Mr. Weera also stated that the physical growth of Hua Hin in terms of art and culture run by private business owners vis-à-vis urban development can be seen through the popularity of Plern Wan, Hua Hin Floating Market, Sam Pan Nam Floating Market, the Hua Hin Artists Village, Vic Hua Hin and Cicada Market. Since the places successfully employ local Thai identity as a selling point, governmental authorities need to give them long-term support.

Apart from the tourist attractions mentioned above, Hua Hin is also a place where the Klai Kangwon Royal Palace is located. The residence where Thai monarchs, including His Majesty, stay, Klai Kangwon Palace is a much favored tourist attraction for both Thais and foreigners. So, Hua Hin and Prachuab people should be proud of their unique identity, concluded the Governor.

By Chamnan

ผูว้ า่ ประจวบฯ เตรียมให้เมืองหัวหินมีเอกลักษณ์ในความเป็นไทย

เจ้าเมืองประจวบฯ เห็นพ้องเตรียมให้เมืองหัวหินมีเอกลักษณ์ทางด้านศิลปวัฒนธรรมไทย เพือ่ โชว์ตา่ ง ประเทศทีม่ าเยือนทางการท่งเทีย่ ว กิจกรรมสภาวัฒนธรรมเมืองหัวหินเป็นตัวชีว้ ดั ในความเป็นไทยทีป่ ระสพผล ส�ำเร็จอย่างสูง นายวีระ ศรีวฒ ั นตระกูล ผวจ.ประจวบฯ กล่าวเปิดเผยกับ “หัวหินทูเดย์” ว่าขณะนีใ้ นแต่ละเดือน แต่ละเทศกาลของเขต อ.หัวหิน อ.เมือง จ.ประจวบฯ นัน้ ก็จะมีชาวต่างชาติในแถบยุโรป สแกนดิเนเวีย อาเซียน เข้ามาท่องเทีย่ วกันเป็นจ�ำนวนมากซึง่ ผิดกว่าจังหวัดอืน่ ๆ ซึง่ หนึง่ ทีเ่ มือ่ เข้ามาแล้วนอกจากสถานทีพ่ กั ผ่อนทาง ธรรมชาติชายหาด ทะเล ภูเขา โบราณสถาน แล้วพวกเขายังเข้าชมกิจกรรมต่างๆทางด้านศิลปะ วัฒนธรรมไทย ซึง่ ในส่วนนีก้ ย็ งั มีการบันทึกภาพเก็บภาพส่งไปยังบ้านเมืองของเขา ซึง่ เมือ่ เป็นเฉกเช่นนีแ้ ล้วเราชาวไทยก็จะต้องสนองตอบซึง่ เมือ่ มีกจิ กรรมอะไรแล้วความเป็นไทยในกาย ตัวก็จะต้องแสดงออกให้ตา่ งชาติได้เห็นเนือ่ งจากบ้านเมืองเขานัน้ สิง่ ทีเ่ ขามีอยูน่ นั้ มันก็คอื การเจริญทางด้านวัตถุซงึ่ เขาต้องการทีจ่ ะเห็นความแปลก ความตืน่ ตาตืน่ ใจทางด้านศิลปะการแสดงจากทางเรามากกว่าซึง่ เมือ่ เรารูค้ วาม ต้องการแล้วก็ตอ้ งมีการน�ำเสนอ น�ำโชว์ เพือ่ เป็นการดึงดูดและสร้างอารมณ์รว่ มให้กบั ทางเขาให้มากทีส่ ดุ ไม่วา่ เราะ จะมีกจิ กรรมประเพณีใดๆ แล้ว การแสดง การร้องร�ำ การจัดรูปแบบขิงขบวน และอืน่ ๆจะต้องมีขนึ้ มารองรับและ เป็นรูปธรรมทีเ่ ห็นเด่นชัดว่าความเป็นไทยในแต่ละภาค ความเป็นไทยในอดีตจนถึงปัจจุบนั นัน้ เรามีอะไรบ้าง ในปี 2554 นัน้ เมืองหัวหินได้จดั กิจกรรมย้อนรอยอดีต 100 ปีรถไฟไทย ซึง่ ก็มผี คู้ นมากมายหลากหลายอาชีพ พากัน แต่งกายย้อนยุคเมือ 100 ปีทผี่ า่ นมา พากันขึน้ ขบวนรถไฟแล้วก็มาจัดท�ำกิจกรรมกันในช่วงยามค�ำ่ คืน และล่าชุด สภาวัฒนธรรมเมืองหัวหินก็จดั งาน “สืบสานวัฒนธรรมไทยสายใยชุมชน “โดยน�ำเอานักเรียน นักศึกษา มาท�ำการ แสดงจินตลีลาพร้อมกับน�ำพาบุคคลส�ำคัญแต่งกายอยูใ่ นแต่ละยุคสมัยเมือ่ หลายร้อยปีมาเดินโชว์ ซึง่ ทัง้ สอง กิจกรรมนีถ้ อื ว่าเป็นผลงานทีส่ ร้างชือ่ เสียงให้กบั เมืองหัวหิน จ.ประจวบฯ และประเทศไทยเป็นอย่างยิง่ นายวีระ ฯ ยังกล่าวอีกว่าส�ำหรับเมืองหัวหินทีม่ นั โตขึน้ มาทางกายภาพเกีย่ วกับศิลปวัฒนธรรมในรูปแบบของธุรกิจการค้าของ ภาคเอกชนซึง่ มันสอดคล้องกับการพัฒนาเมืองหัวหินเป็นอย่างยิง่ นัน่ คือ เพลินวาน ตลาดน�ำ้ หัวหิน ตลาดน�ำ้ สาม พันนาม บ้านศิลปิน วิกหัวหิน ส่วนศรี ( ซิกเคด้า ) ซึง่ ทัง้ หมดนีพ้ วกเขาได้นำ� พาเอาความเป็นไทยมาเป็นจุด ขายรับผูค้ นทีม่ าเยือนทัง้ ไทยและต่างชาติ เพราะฉะนัน้ แล้วในส่วนนีก้ จ็ ะต้องให้การส่งเสริมและสนับสนุนอยูค่ กู่ บั เมืองหัวหินต่อไปของฝ่ายภาครัฐในท้องถิน่

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PR News

V-Villas Hua Hin welcomes

M.R. Mannarumas Yukol and Wantanachat Sangmeen V Villas Hua Hin managed by Accor led

by Resident Manager, Khun Chainarong Pipitweeranund, gave a warm welcome to the famous model and artist M.R. Mannarumas Yukol and her friend Khun Wantanachat Sangmeen who stayed in a Pool Villa Suite on their recent holiday.

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Khun Wantanachat Sangmeen – Emcee and TV presenter 2. Khun Chainarong Pipitveeranund, Resident Manager of V Villas Hua Hin 3. M.R. Mannarumas Yukol – Model and artist of I-Music Luxurious and peaceful, V Villas Hua Hin is a sophisticated retreat designed for discerning guests in search of romance, revival, and recreation. The resort features 13 exclusive pool villas, each with an inviting living space, welcoming bedrooms, spacious en suite bathrooms, and a secluded garden with a large private pool. Guests enjoy the life of luxury, outstanding facilities and amenities, privacy and 24-hour butler service.

V Villas Hua Hin, the Five-Star Hotel Standard, was recently included in Luxe List in DestinAsian magazine, the leading travel and lifestyle publication in the Asia-Pacific region, and received the “Best Luxury Hotel - Anywhere Travel Award” as voted by readers of Anywhere magazine, one of Thailand’s top ten Lifestyle and Travel magazines.

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VINTAGE CAR PARADE

AT THE CENTARA GRAND RESORT & VILLAS Centara Grand Resort & Villas celebrating it´s rebranding & Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade 2011 for charity Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin celebratet its rebranding from Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin by organising the 9th Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade 2011. The resort teamed up with Hua Hin Hotelier’s Club and Vintage Car Club of Thailand with the support of Tourism Authority of Thailand and Hua Hin Municipality for this premier event, was held from 16th - 18th December 2011.

The three-day rally has become regarded as one of Thailand’s most colourful events, bringing together the country’s passionate collectors for a stunning display of vintage cars. The aim of the rally is to raise awareness of Hua Hin as a destination, increase product and brand loyalty to communities in Thailand and abroad, and give the public a chance to view the superb vintage cars. The rally also marks the auspicious occasion of the 84th Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The revenue generated from organising this event after deducted expenses will be donated to Chaipattana Foundation. Initiated by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Chaipattana Foundation is renowned for projects dedicated to improving quality of life and self-reliance.

Hilton GMs from SEA in the Community

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UA HIN, THAILAND – Mr.Boris Blobel, General Manager of Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa and Hilton GMs from Southeast Asia went to visit children at the Baan Nong Ka Thum School, Nong Plab, Prachuabkirikhan during the Southeast Asia GM Meeting 2011 hosted at Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa. During the visit all GMs engaged in playing games with the school children of all ages, distributed educational gifts and also gave sports equipment as donations.

About Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa The beachfront 296 room Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa enjoys panoramic views of the Gulf of Thailand and is located in the heart of the royal town of Hua Hin just 2 and a half hours from Bangkok.There are a range of magnificent dining options within the hotel includingWhite Lotus Restaurant, rated one of Thailand’s best Chinese restaurants, and the Market restaurant. Local Hua Hin attractions such as the spectacular Klai Kangwol Palace, the King’s summer residence are only a short distance away. The Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa has 5 meeting rooms catering for 26-600 with wireless internet access and an Executive Lounge. The hotel’s spacious and contemporaryThai-style rooms offer sea views and wireless internet access and leisure activities available include a fitness centre, tennis court, spa and an impressive swimming pool.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts Hilton Hotels & Resorts is the stylish, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality that welcomes guests in more countries than any other full-service hotel brand. The Hilton brand currently includes more than 530 hotels and resorts in 76 countries, and plans to serve travelers in 80 countries by the end of 2011. By offering innovative products, services and amenities, Hilton Hotels & Resorts enables travelers to be at their best 24/7, whether traveling for business or leisure. Start your journey at www.hilton.com.

The Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade features a fun-filled programme of activities and fine dining, most of which will take place at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, and at Hua Hin tourist attractions. The parade will also feature period costumes, an enticing long buffet and a fabulous gala dinner.

Participants and media assembled at Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok on Friday 16th December 2011 and left the hotel to embark on a 225-kilometre journey to the splendid colonial-style resort of Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin. En-route, there were stops at Phetchburi province for sightseeing and lunch. Before arriving at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, the parade visited the Hua Hin Floating Market.

Now in its 9th year, the Vintage Car Paradel featured a wonderful welcome dinner at Hua Hin Market Village with a long buffet of 50 exquisite dishes cooked by gifted chefs from the five-star member hotels of the Hua Hin Hotelier’s Club. Live entertainment l complimented the evening’s dining. The dinner was also open to the public at Baht 284 net per person.

The Public could enjoy a ride in a rare vintage car for Baht 250 per trip, and the revenue from this activity was donated to Chaipattana Foundation. Then, the Vintage Car Parade toured Hua Hin. All participants dressed up in a period costume.

After returning to the hotel, participants joined a cocktail reception in the garden before a gala dinner, with a gourmet buffet, sparkling entertainment, charity auctions, lucky draws with chances to win room packages to stay at various Centara Hotels & Resorts and a period costume competition. Website: http://www.skalhuahinchaam.com Facebook http://www.facebook. com/skal.huahin.chaam

Care for “Community”

HUA HIN, THAILAND – Mr.Boris Blobel, General Manager of Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa hosts Wedding ceremony on 22nd of December between Uraiwan Yukong and Gert Fahl.

The wedding took place on their home and garden in Hua Hin within the presence the opening ceremony of Tree Lighting up at the hotel’s lobby with Mr. Jira Pongpaiboon Hua Hin mayor to warm up the festival season and welcome the year 2012 of 170 guests.

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Mixed outlook

for office markets in Asia Pacific

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reliminary data from Jones Lang LaSalle shows that grade A office rents will fall in Hong Kong and Singapore in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2011 and will grow more slowly elsewhere in Asia Pacific.

Jones Lang LaSalle’s market leasing experts predict that Hong Kong and Singapore are entering a rental level correction phase, with anticipated percentage falls in average grade A rents in the final quarter of the year of five to six percent in Hong Kong and around four percent in Singapore (to US$1,643 per sqm and US$786 per sqm per annum respectively).

Some office markets are expected to experience continued rental increases in Q4, albeit at a slower rate than previously, including Beijing (circa five per cent to US$814 per sqm per annum) and Sydney (four to five per cent to US$470 per sqm per annum). In the middle ground Jones Lang LaSalle expects to see a number of markets where rents will remain largely static quarter on quarter, including Melbourne, Mumbai, Delhi, Seoul and Tokyo.

Jeremy Sheldon, managing director, Markets Asia Pacific at Jones Lang LaSalle said: “Overall rental growth is expected to soften this quarter. The stand out trend across many key markets is a softening of demand from occupiers, as firms are applying caution in light of economic difficulties in the United States and the Euro-zone. We expect corporates in Asia Pacific to remain cautious for the remainder of this year and into next as they wait to see how the region will be impacted by what is happening elsewhere.

We do expect to see continuing demand in certain markets where there is a strong domestic focus – China, Japan and India and emerging markets in South East Asia – however the more transparent markets are where occupiers are far more cautious.”

Hong Kong There is clear delineation between Central and other sub markets.

Leasing activity in the banking and finance sector has slowed considerably and Jones Lang LaSalle expects to see some firms in this sector looking to downsize in 2012, though not to the same degree as in 2008 and 2009. The firm is seeing some very moderate expansion amongst law firms and

some other businesses that are choosing to relocate to lower cost buildings. Rental growth is not expected in Q4 2011 as a result of low vacancy rates and the decentralisation trend.

Singapore Jones Lang LaSalle is witnessing a weakening in net new demand, and secondary supply that is being returned to the market is being absorbed quite slowly.

Although some surplus space has become available from major financial institutions, there have been no major headcount reductions in any of the key business sectors.

China In Shanghai landlords continue to have higher rental expectations in light of the low vacancy rate and limited new supply. Tenants, particularly multi-national corporations, have recently been more cost conscious due to growing concerns about a slowdown in China’s economy. In Beijing rents have continued to rise at a slower pace than their rapid increase over the past 12 plus months. Leasing demand remains strong on the back of expanding space requirements from existing tenants and more new setups, though some landlords are being more flexible with leasing terms in specific cases.

Bangkok The recovery process in the Bangkok office market was interrupted by the recent flooding, As companies were focusing primarily on business continuity plans in order to deal with possible impacts of the flooding, the market saw a marked slowdown in leasing activity between October and mid-November. However, as central Bangkok where most of the office buildings are located has been safe from the

disaster, leasing activity has resumed as the flood has receded.

Australia In Sydney there is continued rental growth driven by tightening premium supply coupled with activity by larger users upgrading and/or relocating to the CBD. Decision making is becoming more protracted but relocation decisions are still being made by tenants with definitive needs. There is sustained demand in the 4,000 to 10,000 sq. m and sub 500 sq. m range, but we are also seeing a slight increase in sub-lease space. In Melbourne there is cautious demand and tenants are exploring the suitability of using alternative workplace strategies to reduce their occupied footprint.

Development activity is continuing, but there is very limited speculative supply.

Japan Landlords in central Tokyo have seen good demand for new developments in the aftermath of the earthquake and given low vacancy rates, rents are unlikely to fall further. However, the market is not expected to support any rental increases over the next one to two quarters given the impact on demand of the strong yen, uncertainty in the Euro-zone economies and a possible global economic slowdown.

Korea There is healthy demand from domestic firms but multi-national corporations are becoming noticeably more cautious. Many recently completed buildings in Seoul have high vacancy rates, which is putting pressure on rents in the Central Business District. Any economic downturn is likely to exacerbate the current over-supply situation and delay rental recovery (especially in the CBD where most foreign financial institutions are located).

India In both Mumbai and Delhi there is sluggish new demand, and rents are not likely to increase over the quarter due to ample supply. In Mumbai some tenants are deferring decisions regarding relocation to the Secondary Business District as a result of perceived uncertain economic conditions.

Winners of South East Asia

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Property Awards announced

inner s of the inaugural South East Asia Property Awards 2011 were announced at a glittering Gala Dinner and presentation ceremony attended by over 300 industry leaders and guests at Singapore’s Hotel Fort Canning.

Terry Blackburn, CEO of Ensign Media. “Amazingly, we received over 1,500 nominations and from those over 300 entries. These figures are a testament to breadth and variety of quality developments in the region and the enthusiasm to recognize the companies behind “The South East Asia region has some of the worlds’ most innovative them. They are also a reflection of the growing strength of the and interesting property developments, designed by architects and industry in South East Asia.” Ensign Media, publisher of Property built by developers whose reputations are known globally”, said Report South East Asia Magazine, launched the first ever South East Asia Property Awards to recognise the crème de la crème of the region’s residential real estate industry.

The panel of judges headed up by Leong Chi Meng, Managing Director (SEA), CBRE Global Investors spent several weeks scrutinizing all entries and engaged in hours of discussion to decide on the winning properties in order to ensure that they were all deserving of their status. BDO Advisory supervised the entire judging procedure in order to guarantee the fairness, transparency and credibility of the South East Asia Property Awards.

For more details about the awards visit www. southeastasiapropertyawards.com

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Winners of Thanachart Bank Property and construction firms in Bangkok learn a valuable lesson Thailand Property Awards T 2011 Announced Courtesy of Property Report T

he 2011 Thanachart Bank Thailand Property Awards were held on December 6th at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in Bangkok. A highly anticipated event in the country’s business and social calendar, the Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony was attended by more than 600 CEOs, managing directors, developers and other senior management figures from the national and regional property sector.

With 31 dedicated categories, the awards have become a benchmark for quality in the property industry and the evening’s winners included Thailand’s best condominiums, villas, commercial and housing developments, as well as awards for best architecture and interior design in the Kingdom’s residential, hotel and commercial sectors.

“Over 1,300 nominations were received this year, and from those over 250 entries” said Terry Blackburn, CEO of Ensign Media, the organisers of the event. “This is a clear reflection of both the success of the awards and the strength of the Kingdom’s real estate industry. An important new element this year is welcoming Thanachart Bank as title sponsor of the awards. We are confident that working together with one of Thailand’s leading and most dynamic banks now and in the months ahead, will have a very positive effect both on the awards and on the real estate industry as a whole. The Thanachart Bank Thailand Property Awards will become the gold standard of quality for the industry.”

he Bangkok floods have caused developers and property firms to re-evaluate their strategies for next year. The floods affected 300,000 homes in Bangkok and the surrounding areas. Many developers believe the City Planning Department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) must include proper floodways in residential areas in the new plans.

Property firms have learnt from the floods and they are revising their construction processes, designing homes which can withstand floods and spending more on landfill to raise houses above flood level.

The increased use of landfill in flood hit areas will raise construction costs by 1.5 per cent for detached houses and 3 per cent for townhouses.

Pruksa Real Estate have lowered their projected revenue target for this year from THB30 billion (US$960 million) to between THB22 billion (US$704 million) and THB24 billion (US$768 million) according to The Nation.

Business Housing Association president IssaraBoonyoung, who owns Kanda Group, agreed that the BMA had to take flood prevention into account before releasing the new plans.

Partnering with the Thailand Property Awards is part of a strategy that will see Thanachart Bank offer its customers quality banking support in association with the kingdom’s best, upscale developers and real estate companies.

Khun NathapolLuepromchai, Senior Vice President, Housing and Secured Personal Loan, Thanachart Bank Plc said: “We’d like to congratulate all of the winners tonight.

These awards not only guarantee the quality of projects that bring great pride to the developers, but from the client’s perspective, recognising award-winning projects will help investors and buyers make an easier purchase decision as all the winners have been through a tough selection process by the judges. Moreover, we will follow up on the event by offering special interest rates and conditions to the developments voted the industry’s best.”

As a special contribution to the flood recovery effort taking place in and around Bangkok, the Thanachart Bank Thailand Property Awards, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity, also conducted a fundraiser in order to raise THB400,000 for the construction of two new houses for flood victims in Lopburi. ” We greatly appreciate everyones’ generosity enabling Habitat for Humanity Thailand to assist those affected by flooding,” said ChamnarnWangtal, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Thailand. “There are so many needs to be met and tonight’s fundraising contribution will help families whose lives were washed away to have a decent place to call Best Residential Architectural Design - The Residences at The St. Regis Bangkok Best Condo Development Thailand - Habita Architects for SonevaKiri

by Six Senses Resorts and Spas Best Residential Development (Hua Hin) -CB Richard Ellis (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Best Property Consultancy -Baan IngPhu – Hua Hin Best Property Website -Minor International PLC Best Developer www.cbre.co.th The Executive Board of Banyan Village, Resort & Golf invited all private Villa owners at the Banyan to a special golf tournament and cocktail reception held at Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin. The event allowed homeowners to enjoy each Courtesy of SofieLisby other’s company in the good spirit of the Festive Season and to hear the management’s plans for the future. Opened by Alex Binnekamp, Chairman of the Executive Board was joined by his fellow board members Stacey Walton and Albert Bos. Alex commented that the main objectives for the Executive Board is to direct and control the business disciplines required for Banyan to be more successful in the future from legal, finance, construction, golf & resort operations to sales and marketing. even then people will evaluate which areas are Albert Bos gave homeowners an update less prone to floods.” The sentiment is shared by on the infrastructure and the defect villa work Knight Frank who sent out a report saying they and villas that have recently been completed believe developers will select locations in inner and handed over. Stacey Walton presented Bangkok, such as Lumpini, where there are no Banyan’s plans for marketing and the benefits of nearby canals. increasing membership at the golf club. Richard

Private Villa Owners at Banyan Village, Resort & Golf gather after a Texas Scramble Golf competition at Mulligan’s Pub to hear about the future of Banyan’s development.

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plan is needed. Millions of Thai homes have been affected by the high waters and developers are recording slump sales as buyers adopt a wait-and-see approach. When the floods eventually recede, what will emerge is the need for better city planning regulations – the latest set of regulations expired in May this year and has been extended for an additional year while regulators struggle to develop a replacement – and a re-evaluation of the location, design and management of residential real estate. “The decision as whether to purchase landed property versus a high-rise condominium will likely be in favour of the latter due to the floods,” claims a report on the effects on the real estate market in Bangkok from Colliers International, “ but

“This is not only for property firms to manage their residential projects. This is necessary for home-buyers to know which locations are safe from floods,” he said.

According to REIC figures, the Greater Bangkok property market will drop by 10 to 20 per cent this year because of the floods. The number of new condominiums in Greater Bangkok will be 24 to 31 per cent lower this year compared to last year, from 66,000 units in 2010 to 45,000-50,000 units in 2011. The number of new low-rise detached houses, duplexes and townhouse will drop by 7 to 16 per cent from 54,000 units last year to 45,000 to 50,000 this year.

Mehr launched his villa concierge services for homeowners to enjoy Resort standards in property maintenance and housekeeping.

Gea Everards, Communication and Sales Manager and her team are working hard on new sales strategies and she requested that current homeowners can be great ambassadors for Banyan to develop. There was a very pleasant atmosphere at the event and the evening continued with cocktails and canapés as well as the prize giving of the golf tournament announcing the following results; 2nd Runners Up: Ampika Hiegel, Peter Zaugg & Albert Bos. Net 61,1st Runner Up: Thea Hendrickx, Steve Brighton & Stacey Walton. Net 61,Winners: Beatrice Wallace, Jan Karsson and Joe Morrissey. Net 59 .Banyan looks forward to a very positive and successful year ahead and is well supported by current villa homeowners and the project developments shareholders. Banyan’s management and team wishes everyone a Happy New Year.

“The Royal & Ancient come to Banyan Golf Club” E

very golfer has heard of The Royal & Ancient (The R&A) as some stage of their golfing careers. These are the guys who administer the game of golf all over the world (with the exception of the US & Mexico). They set the Rules of Golf & are the organizers of The Open Championship each year.

Over the past couple of years, The R&A have begun an international educational program for golfers & golf industry professionals in the importance of sustainable management of golf facilities. They are focusing on the major subjects such as Playing Performance, Economic Performance, Environmental Stewardship & Social Responsibility.

Many case studies on golf courses with best practices have been conducted & published on The R&A’s website www.randa.org as a benchmark of how best to achieve the goal of

sustainable management for the industry.

One such case study fro Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin was published in June 2011 on the turf managements programs conducted there.

Michael Coffey, committee member of The R&A recently paid a visit to Banyan Golf Club to see firsthand the playing conditions & to find out more about the design features and maintenance practices used to achieve this. “I am completely impressed with this wonderful golf course.

I enjoyed playing the course with the designer & some of the management which gave me a fuller understanding of how it has developed. The layout & set up is first class, and the choice of native grasses for the majority of the course is exactly what we are trying to teach other courses around the world. Water resources are

becoming more difficult to secure. I just love the natural landscaped areas surrounding the course & around the clubhouse.Very clever indeed. Even my caddy spoke to me about recycling my drinks can during the round.”Mr. Coffey was also invited

to explain his role with The R&A to the dinner guests at the monthly Golf & Wine Dinner held at the golf club. “It is always great to get to try to explain to golfers that course do not need to be emerald green in order to be good courses”.Banyan Golf Club’s General Manager, Stacey Walton, commented, “It is always nice to be visited by the industries ruling body. These gentlemen spend a great deal of time at the home of golf, St. Andrews, and to impress him with our course, its design, playing surfaces and facilities is very satisfying. It is even better when they are here to commend you on being one of our industries best practices”Pictures: Michael Coffey seen speaking to dinner guests at the Golf & Wine Dinner at Banyan Golf Club in recent week, and on the 1st tee box with course designer, Pirapon Namatra and Director of Operations Stuart Daly.

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Remembering - Seve Ballesteros One of The Best Golfers

eve Ballesteros, a five-time major champion whose passion and gift for imaginative shotmaking invigorated European golf and the Ryder Cup, has died from complications of a cancerous brain tumor. He was 54.

A statement on Ballesteros’ website early Saturday said the golf great died peacefully at 2:10 a.m. local time, surrounded by his family at his home in Pedrena, in northern Spain.Seve Ballesteros, a five-time major champion whose passion and gift for imaginative shot-making invigorated European golf and the Ryder Cup, has died from complications of a cancerous brain tumor. He was 54.

Ballesteros, a two-time Masters champion and three-time winner of the British Open, was as inspirational in Europe as Arnold Palmer was in America, a handsome figure who feared no shot and often played from where no golfer had ever been.

Headlines such as ‘’The Inventor of Spanish golf’’ and ‘’Life of a Legend’’ were splashed across Spanish media websites as fellow golfers, athletes and figures from around the world paid tribute.

George O’Grady, the chief executive of the European Tour, said Ballesteros was the inspiration behind the tour. ‘’This is such a very sad day for all who love golf,’’ O’Grady said on the tour website.

Seve, there was no such thing as trouble,’’ Gary Player once said. ‘’He could manufacture shots like a genius.’’

His last challenge came from an unbeatable foe — cancer.

Ballesteros fainted in a Madrid airport while waiting to board a flight to Germany on Oct. 6, 2008, and was subsequently diagnosed with the brain tumor. He underwent four separate operations, including a 6 1/2-hour procedure to remove the tumor and reduce swelling around the brain. After leaving the hospital, his treatment continued with chemotherapy.

Ballesteros looked thin and pale while making several public appearances in 2009 after being given what he referred to as the ‘’mulligan of my life.’’ He rarely was seen in public since March 2010, when he fell off a golf cart and hit his head on the ground.

His few appearances or public statements were usually in connection with his Seve Ballesteros Foundation to fight cancer. He wanted but was unable to take part in a champion’s exhibition at St. Andrews in the British Open.

Such was his stature, even out of the public eye, that European players celebrated his most recent birthday — the Saturday of the Masters — as if it were a national holiday.

SEVE’S LEGACY For such greatness, his career was relatively short Seve Ballesteros won 5 majors and was a Ryder because of back injuries.

Cup mainstay. View his career highlights here.

Ballesteros won a record 50 times on the European ‘’He was a man who got into trouble. Only for tour, his first as a 19-year-old in the Dutch Open, his last when he was 38 at the 1995 Peugeot Open in his native Spain. That also was his last year playing in the Ryder Cup, where he had a 20-125 record in eight appearances. He was captain in 1997 when Europe won at Valderrama. ‘’He did for European golf what Tiger Woods did for worldwide golf. The European Tour would not ocated adjacent to each other on the aid and life-support training at Bangkok be where it is today if not for Seve Ballesteros,’’ property 9 kilometres from Hua Hin, the Hospital and they all speak good English,” Nick Price, whose brother died from the same twin facilities add a new dimension to Black Johan said after the training program had problem last year, said from a Champions Mountain’s already-enviable status after been completed.

Tour event in Alabama. ‘’His allegiance to the being named in November by Asian Golf For more information about the Black European Tour was admirable. The guy, he was Monthly magazine as Thailand’s best golf Mountain Wakeboard Park and Water Park, an icon, just an incredible golfer.’’ course and the top championship course in visit www.blackmountainwaterpark.com Ballesteros was the reason the Ryder Cup was Asia/Pacific. expanded in 1979 to include continental Europe, Wake Board and it finally beat the United States in 1985 to It’s big in Europe and some other parts of begin more than two decades of dominance. the world and is rapidly making a mark in While others have played in more matches and Thailand. It’s wakeboarding, a cross between won more points, no player better represents the snowboarding, skateboarding and water spirit and desire of Europe than Ballesteros. skiing.

While others have played in more matches and won more points, no player better represents the The wakeboard park is one of only six in spirit and desire of Europe than Ballesteros.

Thailand.

Mark Calcavecchia, winner of the British Open in A cable system pulls riders around the park at 1989, was awed by some of the shots Ballesteros 30 kilometres an hour and can accommodate produced. up to eight wakeboarders at one time. The ‘’The best imagination.The best short game. You 880-metre-long area features several jumps never really knew where he was going to hit it,’’ and two sliders that give participants full he said.

Water Park opportunity to practice and show off their ‘’I think I played him twice in the Ryder Cup. I’m With capacity for up to 1000 people, the skills. pretty sure I never beat him in a match. He was certainly awesome, and really very charismatic.’’

Black Mountain water park is one of the Wakeboarding is especially popular in Ballesteros announced his retirement in a tearful biggest and most up-to-date in Asia. The focal Europe. Germany alone has 85 wakeboard press conference at Carnoustie before the 2007 point of the 55,000 square-metre facility is a parks and the sport is developing rapidly in British Open. Ballesteros had returned to Augusta 17-metre tower from which nine water slides Asia. Participants can use Black Mountain’s National that year to play the Masters one last “empty” their riders into a series of pools. wakeboard park’s facilities for as little as 400 time, but shot 86-80 to finish last. After turning A gently flowing “lazy river” winds its way baht for two hours, 750 baht for four hours or 50, he tried one Champions Tour event, but again around the park with numerous places for 1000 baht for a full day. came in last. people to stop and sit on submerged benches.

“Now, as well as offering championshipHis back was ailing, his eyes were no longer as There is also a giant wave pool, a 60-metre- standard golf, water activities and lots of lively, and his best game had left him years earlier. long beach pool with infiniti edge other facilities, Black Mountain is a complete ‘’I don’t have the desire,’’ said Ballesteros, who overlooking the adjacent wakeboard park, destination for families, couples, groups and remained active in golf after he stopped playing a shallow pool for young children, a huge individuals – whether they live on site at regularly, mainly through golf course design. food court, large shade areas, four kiosks and Black Mountain, in Hua Hin or Bangkok or His desire was as big a part of his game as any shot he manufactured from the trees, the sand — locker rooms. are visiting Thailand on holiday.” just about anywhere.

The opening price for all-day entry into the Born April 9, 1957 in the tiny town of Pedrena, park is 750 baht for adults and 375 baht for Spain, he learned golf with only one club — a children aged five to 12.

3-iron — that forced him to create shots most “There isn’t a lot of choices in Hua Hin players could never imagine. for families with young children,” Harald Ballesteros first gained major notoriety at 19 in the final round of the British Open at Royal Birkdale, Elisson says. “The water park gives them a where he threaded a shot through the bunkers and great option for an enjoyable day’s outing in onto the green at the 18th hole, finishing second a safe and pleasant environment.” to Johnny Miller and in a tie with Jack Nicklaus.

He emphasises that safety is the resort’s ‘’He invented shots around the green,’’ Nicklaus major consideration. A Swedish lifeguard said in the weeks before Ballesteros was inducted instructor, Johan Roth, spent two weeks at into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1999. ‘’You the complex training 24 lifeguards, 20 of don’t find many big hitters like him with that whom will be on duty at all times during kind of imagination and touch around the green. opening hours.

He’s been a big inspiration to golf in continental Europe, more than anyone has.’’

“We were really impressed with the quality Ballesteros went on to win the Order of Merit on of the people we trained. They have been the European tour that year, the first of six such through a rigorous process, including first titles. Two years later, he won the first time he ‘’Seve’s unique legacy must be the inspiration he has given to so many to watch, support, and play golf, and finally to fight a cruel illness with equal flair, passion, and fierce determination. We have all been so blessed to live in his era. He was the inspiration behind the European Tour.’’

Spanish golf federation president Gonzaga Escauriaza said Ballesteros, an ‘’icon’’ of Spanish golf, transformed the sport. ‘’Severiano Ballesteros was a unique, unrepeatable person,’’ Escauriaza said. ‘’We have to recognize we are where we are now, that golf is a popular sport ... in large part to Severiano Ballesteros. We all owe him a lot.’’

No. 1-ranked Lee Westwood wrote on Twitter: ‘’It’s a sad day. Lost an inspiration, genius, roll model, hero and friend.Seve made European golf what it is today. RIP Seve.’’

In a long list of spectacular shots, perhaps the most memorable came from a parking lot next to the 16th fairway at Royal Lytham& St. Annes in the 1979 British Open. Leading by two shots in the final round, he drove his ball into the lot, had a car removed to get his free drop, then fired his second shot to 15 feet and made birdie on his way to his first major.

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teed it up in America, a one-shot victory at the Greater Greensboro Open.

Partly because of his humble roots, partly because of his Spanish blood, Ballesteros always played as though he had something to prove. Even after some called him ‘’Car Park Champion’’ for his shot at Lytham when he won the 1979 British Open, the Spaniard showed that was no fluke when he arrived at Augusta National the next year.

TRAGIC SPORTS DEATHS

Sports has lost many athletes way too soon. We list a few.

He obliterated the field in the 1980 Masters, much like Tiger Woods did in 1997. Applying his genius to a course built for imagination, Ballesteros took a seven-shot lead into the final round and led by 10 at one point until he started spraying tee shots and won by four. Even so, at 23 he was the youngest Masters champion until Woods won at age 21.

Ballesteros won the Masters again in 1983, and he was equally dominant in golf’s oldest championship. He won the British Open in 1984 at St. Andrews over Tom Watson, then won again at Lytham in 1988 by closing with a 65 — the best score of the tournament — to beat Price and Nick Faldo.

His career was marked by nasty disputes with European tour officials and PGA Tour officials. He quit the European tour in 1981 in a disagreement over appearance money, the only year he missed the Ryder Cup. He became angry with PGA Tour commissioner Deane Beman in 1985 for not playing the required 15 events for membership.

Despite his five majors and 87 titles around the world, Ballesteros forever will be linked to the Ryder Cup. He developed an ‘’us against them’’ attitude that became infectious with what had been an inferior European team. He made his teammates believe.

Ballesteros was headed for defeat in 1983 at PGA National, his ball beneath the lip of a bunker, some 245 yards from the green, when he lashed a 3-wood to the fringe and escaped with a halve against Fuzzy Zoeller. The Americans narrowly won, but the Ryder Cup was never the same after that year — and perhaps after that shot.

ALWAYS A FIGHTER

In golf and in life, Seve Ballesteros never gave up, Robert Lusetich says. ‘’His desire to beat the Americans was paramount, and probably the reason they beat us,’’ Watson said. ‘’The Ryder Cup became the focus of world golf, and Seve was right there as the leader.’’

He teamed with Jose Maria Olazabal to become the most formidable partnership in Ryder Cup history, producing an 11-2-2 record. In his final Ryder Cup, at Oak Hill in 1995, he was playing a singles match against Tom Lehman when Ballesteros drove wildly to the right.

A TV commentator said his only two choices were to pitch back to the fairway or play a big hook around a massive tree. Ballesteros studied his options, then hit over the tree to the front of the green.

Such was the unpredictable nature of Ballesteros.

There have not been many like him, if any at all. ‘’Seve is a genius, one of the few geniuses in the game,’’ Ben Crenshaw once said. ‘’The thing is, Seve is never in trouble. He’s in the trees quite a lot, but that’s not trouble for him. That’s normal.’’

On Friday at the Spanish Open, Jose Maria Olazabal and Miguel Angel Jimenez — good friends of Ballesteros’ — were in tears as they came off the El Prat golf course upon learning of Ballesteros’ deteriorating state. Olazabal and Ballesteros combined to form one of the greatest Ryder Cup pairs in history. ‘’What he did in sport is unbelievable,’’ topranked tennis player Rafael Nadal said on Friday. ‘’These are tough moments.’’

Ballesteros and his wife Carmen divorced in 2004. They had three children together.

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Worth Knowing

Thailand’s Passports & Visas

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ravelers are required to hold a passport valid for not less than 6 months after entry into Thailand. For travelers aged 50 years or above wishing to take retreat in Thailand at least for a period of one year, their passports should be valid not less than 18 months. Before traveling, check that your embassy can replace your passport if it is misplaced. Make copies of the identification of yourself and of your family in case of emergency. If you lose your passport, contact the police and your embassy/consulate immediately.

Passport holders of 39 countries (see list below), including the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and most European and Southeast Asian countries are automatically permitted to stay in Thailand for 30 days on a tourist visa status (no visa application needed). This 30-day tourist visa can be extended for before exceeding the permitted period at the Office of Immigration Bureau at Soi Suan Plu. Ordinary and national passport holders of three countries—Peru, Brazil and Korea– that have concluded agreement on the visa exemption with Thailand are permitted to stay up to 90 days.

Passport holders from other 14 countries (see list below) get 15day temporary tourist visa or visa on arrival. The visa on arrival will be provided at 23 designated international checkpoints (see list below). Applicants are required to attach their 2.5-inches photograph with their application form. The application fee is BHT300. Visitors who enter the kingdom with visa on arrival generally cannot file an application for extension of stay except in special cases such as illness which prevents them from traveling, etc. They can submit an application at the Office of Immigration Bureau at Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road.

Remark In case of extension service please contact immigration office in your residence area for example if you stay in Bangkok please contact Immigration Division 1 at Government Complex Changwatana.

Alternatively, you can apply for visa at a Thai embassy/consulate in your country for a 30-day transit visa or a 60-day tourist visa with the fee of THB200 and THB300, respectively. Both visa types are extendable within the permitted period of stay. However, it is obligatory that passport holders of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Sudan, Algeria, Libya, Yemen, Egypt and Palestinian States are required to file an application at the Thai Embassy/Consulate-General where they have their permanent residence.

Visa extensions are available at the Office of Immigration Bureau, Immigration Division 1, Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120. Tel. (662) 287-3127 or 287-3101-10 ext. 2264-5. Whatever your nationality and travel plans, confirm entry conditions.

Official agencies in charge of issuing visas are:

1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2. The Royal Thai Embassies and Consulates abroad 3. The Office of Immigration Bureau NB. - From August 26, 2003, the Office of Immigration Bureau will require the application fees for the transit and tourist visas to be THB800 and THB1,000, respectively.

- Overstaying your visas for more than 24 hours will be fined for THB200 a day upon leaving Thailand from airports. However, if exiting the country through immigration checkpoints, overstaying visitors will be fined THB200 a day even if the overstaying time does not exceed 24 hours.

More information about applying for a Thai Visa Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Royal Thai Embassy.

List of 39 countries eligible for a 30-day tourist visa

1. Australia : Commonwealth of Australia 2. Austria : Republic of Austria 3. Belgium : Kingdom of Belgium 4. Brazil : Federative Republic of Brazil 5. Bahrain : State of Bahrain 6. Brunei Darussalam : Negara Brunei Darussalam 7. Canada 8. Denmark : Kingdom of Denmark 9. Finland : Republic of Finland 10. France : French Republic 11. Germany : Federal Republic of Germany 12. Greece : Hellenic Republic 13. Hong Kong : Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 14. Indonesia : Republic of Indonesia

15. Ireland : Republic of Ireland 16. Israel : State of Israel 17. Italy : Republic of Italy 18. Japan 19. Korea : Republic of Korea 20. Kuwait : State of Kuwait 21. Luxembourg : Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 22. Malaysia 23. Netherlands : Kingdom of the Netherlands 24. New Zealand 25. Norway : Kingdom of Norway 26. Peru : Republic of Peru 27. Philippines : Republic of the Philippines 28. Portugal : Republic of Portugal 29. Qatar : State of Qatar 30. Singapore : Republic of Singapore 31. Spain : Kingdom of Spain 32. South Africa : Republic of South Africa 33. Sweden : Kingdom of Sweden 34. Switzerland : Swiss Confederation 35. Turkey : Republic of Turkey 36. United Arab Emirates 37. United Kingdom : United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 38. United States of America 39. Vietnam : Socialist Republic of Vietnam

List of 14 countries eligible for a 15-Day visa on arrival 1. Bhutan : Kingdom of Bhutan 2. China : People’s Republic of China (including Taiwan) 3. Cyprus : Republic of Cyprus 4. Czech : Czech Republic 5. Hungary : Republic of Hungary 6. India : Republic of India 7. Kazakhstan : Republic of Kazakhstan 8. Maldives : Republic of Maldives 9. Mauritius : Republic of Mauritius 10. Oman : Sultanate of Oman 11. Poland : Republic of Poland 12. Russian Federation 13. Saudi Arabia : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 14. Ukraine

List of Thailand’s Immigration Checkpoints that provides facilities for issuance of visa on arrival

1. Suvarnabhumi International Airport , Bangkok 2. Chiangmai International Airport , Chiangmai 3. Phuket International Airport , Phuket 4. Hatyai International Airport , Songkla 5. U Tapao Airport , Rayong 6. Mae Sai Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai 7. Chieng Saen Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai 8. Chieng Khong Immigration Checkpoint , Chiengrai 9. Betong Immigration Checkpoint , Yala 10. Sadoa Immigration Checkpoint , Songkla 11. Samui Airport , Surat Thani 12. Sukhothai International Airport, Tak Immigration Checkpoint 13. Bangkok Harbour Immigration Checkpoint, Bangkok 14. Sri Racha Immigration Checkpoint , Chonburi 15. Mabtaput Immigration Checkpoint , Rayong 16. Nong Khai Immigration Checkpoint, Nong Khai 17. Samui Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani 18. Phuket Immigration Checkpoint , Phuket 19. Satun Immigration Checkpoint , Satun 20. Krabi Immigration Checkpoint , Krabi 21. Songkhla Harbour Immigraion Checkpoint , Songkhla 22. Chiangrai Airport Immigration Checkpoint, Chiangrai 23. Surat Thani Airport Immigration Checkpoint , Surat Thani List of countries which have concluded agreement on the exemption of visa requirement with Thailand - Country which has concluded agreement on the exemption of visa requirement for holders of diplomatic, official and ordinary passports with Thailand and permitted to stay for 90 days: Republic of Peru - List of Countries which have concluded agreement on the exemption of visa requirement for holders of national passport with Thailand and permitted to stay for 30 and 90 days: 90 Days 1.Brazil 2. Republic of Korea 30 Days 1. Hong Kong SAR 2. Socialist Republic of Vietnam 3. Macao Special Administrative Region

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iam Firm Inter Laws was established by Khun Somsak Chopaka an Attorney at Law with 30 years of working experience in domestic and international law, for individuals both foreign and local, domestic entities and in-house legal counsel for numerous established international companies. Khun Somsak will be giving legal advice about the ever changing situation in regards to Thai Law and keeping readers up to date with the constant changing business and social environment here in Thailand.

After a few weeks of writing and presenting articles in this column introducing Siam Firm, starting on from this week we will write about real case stories that our firm has handled and use our experience to help you with the ways to succeed in a law case. Sometimes we have to say that you cannot win a case all the time, but there are ways for you to gain benefits so that we can get more than normal with regards to a case. The most common case that we have in Thailand is with a foreign man and Thai lady or Thai girl; who bought property and put the property under the lady/girl’s name. Normally you will be in agreement to share the property fifty – fifty after a divorce or separation but that is not always the outcome in reality.

The first way is to avoid this dispute by buying the property before you register for marriage, this is the best way to protect your investment, as the property will not come to be the asset of the spouse and we can easily ask for the property back. The second way is almost the same but concerns being a defacto common law couple not a married couple. One very important piece of evidence for these two cases is the bank statements regarding to the transfer of funds into the Kingdom that you use to purchase the property. With this evidence you can prove to the court that the all the money is yours and the court will give you a chance to compromise on the case. With our experience this compromise will be in the form of paying the lady/girl a few hundred thousand baht and case will be solved easily. But there are also some difficult girls and you may have to pay more, consider this fee on a case by case basis.

The third way is in the case of marriage, whenever you purchase a property and place under a Thai wife’s name you will have to go with her to the land department on the transferring date and sign a consent form. This form puts you in a bad position as on the form you have to say that the money is not yours and all belongs to the girl, which is the first condition of the form. The second condition is that you will not as for the money back at all. Although the form is in English and Thai some words are Romanized Thai for example “sin suan tuay” (private property) and you will not understand the form fully.

The way to fight a case like this is to submit for divorce and to share the property or you can say that all of the property was bought with your money only. On the worst case scenario you will have to split fifty – fifty but again during the case you will have the chance to compromise and if you want to keep the property under your name (Company name) you will have to prepare a few hundred thousand baht to pay to your spouse.

Our Comment: For a frequent case like this it is common court procedure for a judge to ask the Thai lady/girl’s side to compromise and accept the money, because all the money that was used to purchase the property was paid for by the foreign man and the Thai lady/girl never paid any money for the property at all. If you have your own case or any questions regarding Thai law you can write in to us and we will answer any questions or concerns in this column.

By Somsak Chopaka of Siam Firm Inter Laws English Hotline: 081 808 9175, 089 774 6001, 084 979 4714 Pattaya Office: +66 (0) 38 906 721-3 Bangkok Office: + 66 (0) 2 260 3025 – 7–– Hua Hin Office: +66 (0) 32 531 508 somsak@siamfirm.co.th For more information see www.siamfirm.co.th

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SLD-0019 Stunning Land in Town

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Charity Fundraising

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formidable wine dinner was organized by the Skal group at the Siam Winery Restaurant in Monsoon Valley. A wine probe was held in the midst of the vineyard at the Elephant base where the latest wine products could be tested. Needles to mention that all patrons attemnding were wine specialists but it was good to see Nail Keddy of Mondo Vino handing out his expertise on request.

The dinner was a selection of tropical fruit cocktail and a choice of main courses such as pan fried SeaBass, giant pork cutlet and ribeye steak. All well done by junior Chef Ick, a Cordon Blue – Dusit trained Chef.

Kuhn Hanna and her team did a splendid job in presenting Siam Winery Restaurant and many of us would wish they were open at least once a week on Saturdays, for example, for a candle light dinner.

A presentation by Scott Resch of Mandarin Media on a promotion website for Hua Hin as a top tourist destination which will be generated on Google´s first pages as it grows.

FLOOD CHARITY FUNDRAISING CONCERT BY SKAL CLUB AT HYATT REGENCY HUA HIN

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KAL Club of Hua Hin and Cha Am, in cooperation with Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin and The Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa, presented a flood charity fundraising concert “Reach out, Rebuild and Restore” featuring Nan Sathida Prompiriya, a lovely Thai singer, the winner of five “Gold Medals” for Thailand at the World Championships of Performing Arts 2011 in Los Angeles California USA with a beautiful medley of popular songs and Paul Bankes, a Canadian musician, classical guitarist, owner of Suey Vista on Soi 94 where live music is played, performing Spanish and South American classics. Paul also accompanied Khun Nan with“Bridge over troubled water” with Bruce, “The Fiddler on The Roof” on violin.

The “Irish” boys with Barry concluded the performances with a beautiful Irish song and a less compromising Irish drinking song.

The concert took place on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 6:30 pm onwards at the Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin. The proceeds from this fundraising concert went directly towards the rehabilitation of Wat Kong-Sa Primary School in Ayutthaya which was severely affected by flooding.

The Hyatt Regency Team led by Sammy Carolus, the General Manager, Ben Perera and Chef Mitele, The PR. Department , Human Resources and Engineering team set up a fantastic programme including a delicious Cocktail Buffet and an endless flow of wines, juices and beer and a Dessert Buffet at the Intermezzo.

Through the programme and auction, the Editor of Hua Hin Today, generally known as “Khun Jerry” professionally guided the guests and performers as Master of Ceremonies.

Numerous lucky draw tickets and bids for objects including a Louis Vuitton lady´s bag were auctioned off. A life auction saw Paul Banks and Pirates sold to a party on board of the Sun Cat , a solar powered boat for a coastal trip of 5 hours with 15 guests. Two Golf Pictures with signatures of Golf Greats were donated by the Banyan Golf Club and auctioned off for considerable amounts. All in all, Approx. Baht 400,000 was collected that evening. A cheque for that amount was presented to a delegation of the Wat Kong Sa school consisting of teachers and students. A Sunday morning call to the MC announced an additional Baht 150,000 collected by Lars Castelund of Black Lotus and friends. The incredible amount of Baht 550,000 was now reality.

A delegation of Hua Hin will visit the school as soon as the restoration works are finished. Among the VIP guests were the Hua Hin Major Khun Jirad and VizeMajor Khun Suwit and numerous members of Hua Hin Society. Thank you to Skal for the initiative. This Auction of Charity showed precious fellowship among the donators.

We are sure the school is in need of stationery, computers and other accessories.

Anyone wanting to further donate towards this cause, please contact Khun Sammy Carolus at the Hyatt: Sammy Carolus : Public Relations, SKAL Club Hua Hin/ Cha-am Hua Hin Office: Phone: +66 3252 1228 / Fax: +66 3252 1216 E-mail: sammy.carolus@hyatt.com Website: http://www.skalhuahinchaam.com Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/skal.huahinchaam

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Seaside Apartments for Rent (Short-long term)

• Baan Chaitalay 2 br./2 bth.

• Boathouse 1 br./1 bth.

• Mykonos 1 br./1 bth.

• Baan Saechuan 2 br./2 bth.

• Townhouse 2 br./3 bth. • • Palm Pavilion Studio1 br./ 1 bth. 2 br./2 bth.

All apartments featuring: living area with integrated kitchen, balconies or terraces, swimming pool, fitness, direct access to beach. Fully furnished / completely equipped.

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House or Land for Sale Located in country atmosphere with Mountain View

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5 Kms from Hua Hin beach near La Vallee 1,600sqm(1rai),House 105 sqm. 2,600,000 Baht Or Land 150 sqm (600 sqm) 1,300,000 Baht

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Exclusive fully furnished, Seaview 65,000 Baht per month.

Contact 0819154169 ( Eng.), 0834486228 (Thai) E-mail: yayajonerot.k@hotmail.com

Shop for Rent

Located in Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa An area of 37 square meters (Outside the Hotel) or an area of 47 square meter (Inside the Hotel) For more information please contact: Khun Saowalak & Khun Khwanchanok 032 538 999

HUA HIN PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC Sport injury, neck & back pain, muscle aches, joint stiffness, repetitive strain and injury, stroke etc.

Our qualified physiotherapist can help you with PT. equipments, spine mobilization technique, therapeutic exercise and massage. More information

please call 032-512735, 086-6992829 or visit us at Soi 88/1 Petchkasem Rd.

( Next to Hua Hin Market Village Shopping Center )

LAND FOR SALE South Hua Hin Beautiful plot 526 sq.wah., chanote , 30 m. beachfront, 40 km south of Prachaub.

Scenic swimming beach, next to resorts, holiday homes,electricity & black road.

Price 9,500,000 Baht

Call 0818208353 or sivapsak@gmail.com

Want To avoid the traffic in Hua Hin ?

A Beautifull Plot on the Pranburi River (Great River Views) 3 Rai available, also divisible - 3 M. Baht per Rai Walled Plots – Running Water and electricity network included

Call: Khun Nan : 0871064682

Situated 25 kms south of Hua Hin, close to the small fishing village of Pak Nam Pran Each Plot (there are 8 plots altogether) cover an area starting 1300 sqm2 The land is sold ready for use, with access to electricity (3 phases), cable and with the Title deed (Chanote). The price includes a 2.20 m high wall enclosup the plot and an underground water cistern. The site is 2.5 kms from the beach, 800 m from a 7/ Eleven and an evening food market (5 days a week), and 1.5 km from the heart of the village.

For more information Guy : 08 71 91 62 70 or guyfreboeuf@yahoo.com

Hua Hin Yoga & Pilates

Open Everyday from 9 am – 3 pm Above Zoom Optic Shop, Petchkasem Road. Entrance via soi 74, Tanawit Hotel,

HUA HIN CONDO SERVICE Reliable Committed Confident Independent -Take care your condo during your absence -service and support based on your reguest Please invite me for a tentative talk to Khun Lek Buain 081-5604708

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Further Restaurant accessories and furniture available.

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Children´s Day–January 14, 2012 Children in Thailand will celebrate the Thai Children´s เทศบาลเมืองหัวหิน Day on Saturday, 14 January 2012. เตรียมจัดงานวันเด็กแห่งชาติ

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he Hua Hin Municipality will host the event at the 19-Rai Queen Sirikit’s Memorial Park.

According to the city mayor, Thailand officiates the Children Day on the 2nd Saturday of January. Formerly, it was held for the first time on the 1st Monday of October 1955 following the recommendation of Mr. V. M. Kulkarni, the representative of the UN’s International Commission on Child Welfare. In 1965, this event was changed to the 2nd Saturday of January, after cancellation in 1964, and has taken place on the day since then.

The main purpose of the Thai Children Day is to raise concern among Thai adults on potentiality of children who will become the future of the country. By taking part in activities held by private and public organizations, children will learn about their role in national development in the future, their rights, responsibilities and disciplines towards society.

The Children Day in Hua Hin will feature activities that promote children’s creativity. Apart from prizes and souvenirs children will get, food and drinks will be available for them for free throughout the day.

Since more children are expected to come and join the event, the organizer is planning to make the event bigger than last years’.

More information can be obtained directly at the Education Division, Hua Hin Municipality, tel. 032 532 433 ext. 402-3.

นายจิระ พงษ์ไพบูลย์ นายกเทศมนตรีเมืองหัวหิน เปิดเผยว่าวันเสาร์ ที่ 2 ของเดือนมกราคมของทุกปี เป็นวันเด็กแห่งชาติซงึ่ รัฐบาลให้ความส�ำคัญกับเด็กและ เยาวชนในการทีจ่ ะเติบโตเป็นผูใ้ หญ่ของประเทศในอนาคต จึงมีการจัดกิจกรรมวัน เด็กแห่งชาติขนึ้ เป็นประจ�ำทุกปี เมือ่ ก่อนงานวันเด็กแห่งชาติจดั ขึน้ เป็นครัง้ แรกเมือ่ วันจันทร์แรกของเดือนตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2498 ตามค�ำเชิญชวนของนาย วี เอ็ม กุลกานี ผูแ้ ทนองค์การสหพันธ์เพือ่ สวัสดิภาพเด็กระหว่างประเทศแห่งสหประชาชาติ เพือ่ ให้ ประชาชนเห็นความส�ำคัญและความต้องการของเด็ก งานวันเด็กแห่งชาติจดั ขึน้ ทุกปี Elephants dressed in Santa Claus costumes perform for students ในวันจันทร์แรกของเดือนตุลา คมจนถึง พ.ศ.2506และในปี พ.ศ. 2507 ไม่สามารถ ahead of the Christmas festival at a school in Ayutthaya province, จัดงานวันเด็กได้ทนั ที จึงได้เริม่ จัดอีกครัง้ ในปี พ.ศ. 2508 โดยเปลีย่ นเป็นวันเสาร์ที่ Thailand. (AFP) In the spirit of 2 ของเดือนมกราคม เนือ่ งจากเห็นว่าเป็นช่วงหมดฤดูฝนและเป็นวันหยุดราชการมา celebrating and giving, จนถึงทุกวันนี้ โดยในปีนี้ วันเด็กแห่งชาติ ตรงกับวันเสาร์ที่ 14 มกราคม พ.ศ.

They have asked our 2555 ซึง่ ทางเทศบาลเมืองหัวหินก็ได้เล็งเห็นถึงความส�ำคัญของเด็กและเยาวชน partner artisans how เป็นอย่างมากจึงจัดงานวันเด็กแห่งชาติขนึ้ เป็นประจ�ำทุกปีในส่วนในปีนจี้ ดั ขึน้ ตัง้ แต่ they celebrate Christmas เวลา 09.00-12.00 น. ณ สวนหลวงราชินพี น้ื ที่ 19 ไร่ and would like to share ส�ำหรับงานวันเด็กแห่งชาติจดั ขึน้ เพือ่ เป็นการกระตุน้ ให้ประชาชนเห็นความ their festivities with you in the hopes that you ส�ำคัญของเด็กและเยาวชนเป็นการส่งเสริมให้เด็กและเยาวชนได้แสดงออกถึงความ will remember them สามารถ ปลูกฝังให้เด็กและเยาวชนรูถ้ งึ ความส�ำคัญของตนเองเกีย่ วกับสิทธิ หน้าที่ this holiday season. As ความรับผิดชอบ ระเบียบวินยั ทีม่ ตี อ่ ตนเองและสังคมและทีส่ ำ� คัญให้เด็กและ always, a portion of เยาวชนได้รบั รู้ ควบคูก่ บั ความสนุกสนานเพลิดเพลิน จากการเข้าร่วมงานวันเด็ก our proceeds is donated ส่วนกิจกรรมภายในงานจะมีการแสดงของนักเรียนในเขตอ�ำเภอหัวหิน มีการตอบ back to help these ค�ำถามชิงรางวัล มีของขวัญของรางวัลมากมาย และมีอาหารเครือ่ งดืม่ ฟรีตลอดงาน artisans via the Global Fund for Women. จึงขอเชิญชวนผู้ปกครองน�ำเด็ก และเยาวชนไปร่วมงานวันเด็กแห่ง ชาติได้ ซึง่ ในปีนจี้ ะจัดอย่างยิง่ ใหญ่ กว่าเดิมเพราะคาดว่าจะมีเด็กๆไป ร่วมงานกันมากกว่าปีทผี่ า่ นมาอย่าง แน่นอน สามารถสอบถามราย ละเอียดเพิม่ เติมได้ที่ กองการศึกษา เทศบาลเมืองหัวหิน 032 -532433 ต่อ 402 - 403 Chinese winter swimmers wearing Santa Claus costumes play soccer on a frozen lake ahead of Christmas in Shenyang, Liaoning province.

(Reuters)

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In our clinic we regard hygienic standards at the highest level. Our clinic always provide a safe, clean and disinfected environment for each patient with hospital cleanliness standards and steriligation technic employed. All of our equipment and instrument are maintain and sterihiged accourding to international standards using certified steriligation machine and maintenance units. Our dental applianees are individualy packed and sealed then autoclaved by pre-vacaumed autoclave unit in view packs for each patient.

นัดพบคลินิกทันตกรรม ตั้งอยู่ในศูนย์การค้าหัวหิน โคโลเนด มอลล์ ใจกลางเมืองหัวหิน ด้วยการบริการที่ครบวงจร สะอาด และทันสมัย พร้อมด้วยที่จอดรถสะดวกสบาย ติดต่อสอบถามเพิ่มเติมที่ 032-511363

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Spa & Health

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In Hua Hin , you encounter a broad collection of Spas. Some offer Thai Massage and others Swedish Massage.

What are the different Techniques and who benefits from what?

Youth Enhancing Facial Massage, Cellulite Reduction Massage & Scar Tissue Therapy, Stone Massage, Abhyanga (Ayurvedic/Indian Massage), Hydro-Thermal Therapy (also see Water Movement Therapy), Scrubs & Wraps, Raindrop Therapy (Aromatherapy/Essential Oils Massage)

Spa Techniques Spa Techniques encompass a variety of body treatments administered in a spa and some can be done in your home. My Youth Enhancing Facial Massage, Cellulite Reduction Massage & Scar Tissue Therapy are always available. Others may need the use of a spa when available to me.

Fees for Spa Techniques are individually priced when they are available.

Youth Enhancing Facial Massage

Regular facial massage can lead to firmer, smoother, more radiant skin by minimizing sagging and fine lines, releasing impurities and toxins, normalizing moisture balance, releasing tension and maximizing your skin’s natural radiance. I will also teach you facial exercises to tone facial muscles, creating a more youthful appearance.

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Cellulite Reduction Massage & Scar Tissue Therapy Using crossfiber friction, transverse friction and myofascial type techniques (and cupping for cellulite), scar tissue and cellulite can be broken up where a new healing process will begin in the area affected. For scar tissue, emotional release often occurs during this therapy because of related cell damage attached to a trauma (it also can be slightly painful to break up this old tissue or cellulite). I provide nurturing support to help you through this process.

Stone Massage Stones of all shapes, and sizes are used to elicit healing, relaxation, and a connection to the earth.

Warm stones provide soothing heat for deep-tissue work. Being massaged with warm stones is most enjoyable. Where as cold stones aid inflammation.

Stones are placed in varying positions on the body for balancing energy, and/or stones may be used for specific trigger-point work. Instructor Kathy Padecky – Mueller College

Abhyanga - Ayurvedic Massage

Abhyanga is one part of the traditional detoxification and rejuvenation program of India called panchakarma, in which the entire body is vigorously massaged with large amounts of warm oil and herbs to remove toxins from the system.

With the client’s permission, oil is also poured

into the ears and nose, between the eyebrows and at specific chakras, or energy points, during techniques known respectively as karna purana, shirodhara, and marma chikitsa. These treatments have been modified to meet the needs of the West and have been powerful in their effects upon the mind and nervous system — calming, balancing, and bringing both a heightened sense of awareness and deep inner peace.

The techniques can be done either as standalone treatments or in conjunction with the ayurvedic body massage. The basis for effectively performing all of the various ayurvedic massage techniques is a thorough understanding of the primordial energies of the five elements (ether, air, fire, water, and earth) and of vata, pitta, and kapha — the three basic constitutional types (similar to the ancient Greek method of mind/ body classification). This knowledge allows the therapist to determine not only which ayurvedic massage techniques to use, but also how to customize treatments by selecting the proper oils and herbs and the rate and pressure of massage strokes to maximize the benefits for each client.

(Description - from ABMP) Instructor Stephanie Saunders – Meuller College (and the Chopra Center)

Hydro-Thermal Therapy

Although ancient Greece and Rome had both adopted the beliefs that water had healing properties, it was the Romans to first integrate hydrotherapy into their social life, building temples and baths near natural springs. Father Sebastian Kneipp from Worshofen, Bavaria, however, was the true father of modern-day hydrotherapy in Germany. Various hydrotherapy massage techniques exist and are generally utilized by massage/bodywork practitioners, physical therapists, physicians, and spa technicians. (Description - from ABMP) I use water movement therapy and hot packs (when available)

Scrubs & Wraps Enjoy exfoliating scrubs and herbal wraps to sooth muscles, exhilarate the senses, and ease the mind.

Raindrop Therapy

(Aromatherapy/Essential Oils Massage) Bringing the body into structural and electrical alignment, oils (primarily thyme, oregano, birch, cypress, peppermint, and basil) are dispensed like little drops of rain from a height of about six inches above the back and massaged along the vertebrae. The oils used in this treatment continue to work for the next five to seven days.

Health & Wellness - Checking your Colon

e are anxious to diagnose diseases early in their course and make the treatment more successful. A good screening test is one that is reliable, will identify the disease in the early stages and one where successful treatment will add years to the patient’s life. Colonoscopy to detect Colon cancer is one of those tests. Everybody over the age of 50 should consider having this procedure performed.

A Colonoscopy is a test to look at the inside of your colon. The colon is the large intestine the last part of your digestive system. Its job is to dry and eliminate the waste left after the small intestine has absorbed the nutrients in food.

The colon is about 3-5 feet long. It travels from the lower right corner of your abdomen up to your liver, across your body in the upper left corner and then down to form your rectum and anus.

Our doctor will use an instrument called the Colonoscope to perform the test. It is a long, thin flexible tube about 2cm in diameter and has on the end of it fiber-optic camera that allows the doctor to visualize your entire colon.

Colonoscopy is best known for its use as a screening tool for the early detection of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths and. often develops from growths within the wall of the intestine called polyps. These growths often take 5-10 years to develop and may not cause any symptoms at all...

Most people who develop polyps do so after age 50, the American, British, European and Thai experts recommend screening examinations every 5 years for early detection and removal of these cancer-causing growths after that age.

If you have had a close relative suffer from Colon Cancer you should start even earlier.

Colonoscopy can also be used to investigate

other diseases of the colon. If you have any signs of rectal bleeding, it may be used to find the cause and location of the bleeding and to check for areas for irritation or sores in your colon.

Colon problems can cause unexplained changes in bowel habits. Abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and weight loss can be caused by inflammation of the Colon, which may be the result a condition called ulcerative colitis.

These inflammatory digestive diseases tend to occur in young adults and, if undetected, can produce chronic symptoms and increase the risk of colon cancer developing later.

If you have a bowel problem other tests may be performed initially. Your doctor may recommend a Colonoscopy if other screening tests suggest that further information is needed to make a diagnosis. These other tests could include the following: • A manual rectal examination, • A hemocult test to find hidden blood in your feces,

• A barium enema, a test in which barium is used to make your colon visible on an x-ray or a CT Scan.

The Colonoscopy may be required when symptoms of digestive disease or other warning signs are present, that could include the following:.

• Rectal bleeding which may appear as bright red blood, or very dark, or black stools.

• Pain in the lower abdomen • Changes in bowel habits • Unexplained non dietary weight loss When people hear about this procedure there is a natural reluctance to having a tube inserted into that part of your body. When the test is performed, you will be given sedating medications into a vein to make the test comfortable. These IV medications are given under medical supervision of our trained Anesthetist and you will be monitored during the procedure to avoid the risk of any medication-related problems.

Before you have the test, we have to clean out all the contents of the Colon. This system of cleaning the bowel is often called “Bowel preparation”. These medications produce diarrhea, which can be uncomfortable, but unless the bowel is empty of stool the doctor will not be able to inspect the wall of the Colon.

Colonoscopy is well-tolerated and rarely causes much pain. You might feel pressure, bloating or cramping during the procedure. You will lie on your side or back while your doctor slowly advances the colonoscope through your large intestine to examine the lining. Your doctor will examine the lining again as he or she slowly withdraws the colonoscope. The procedure itself usually takes 20 to 40 minutes, although you should plan on two to three hours for waiting, preparation and recovery.

If your doctor thinks an area needs further evaluation, he or she might pass an instrument through the colonoscope to obtain a biopsy

(a sample of the colon lining) to be analyzed under the microscope. . If colonoscopy is being performed to identify sites of bleeding, your doctor might control the bleeding through the colonoscope by injecting medications or by coagulation (sealing off bleeding vessels with heat treatment). If your Doctor finds polyps during the colonoscopy, they will most likely be removed during the examination. These procedures do not usually cause any pain.

Polyps are abnormal growths in the colon lining that are usually noncancerous. They vary in size from a tiny dot to several inches.

Your doctor cannot always tell a benign polyp from a malignant (cancerous) polyp by its outer appearance, so the removed polyps will be sent for analysis. Because cancer begins in polyps, removing them is an important means of preventing colorectal cancer.

Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin has a very experienced Doctor to perform the Colonoscopies. Dr Wacharaporg Luangparat is a specialist in Gastro-intestinal medicine and is an expert at performing Colonoscopies. You will feel safe in his hands.

After the Colonoscopy, you will be sleeping for 30-60 minutes under observation. If you have any symptoms such as stomach pain, chest pain or bleeding should inform the nurse immediately. You will be given an appointment to visit the doctor for follow up and discuss results You should have someone pick you up when you are ready to go home, as you cannot drive after the procedure.

If you have any inquiry on the procedure or would like to schedule appointment, please contact the Hospital.

Dr Michael Moreton. International Medical Coordinator Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin Moreton@bgh.co.th

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Thai Legal Advice

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Criminal Law in Thailand - Part VIII

Your rights if you are arrested

by James Finch and Nilobon Tangprasit of Chavalit, Finch & Partners, Ltd.

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s mentioned earlier, many police speak only the Thai language. Once you are under arrest and brought to the inquiry office, the police station, for example, an interpreter competent in your native language must be provided for you.

This requirement of a translator is at state expense and applies for all stages of the proceeding, for example, preliminary hearings, trial and sentencing. If you do not get an interpreter or you want to use one you designate and compensate yourself, you have a right to do so.

The same rights apply to the case of an arrestee who is hearing or speech impaired. You must be provided with someone who can sign, so that you understand and can express yourself at every stage of the proceeding.

The rules about interpreters, incidentally, also apply to witnesses to crimes. So if you are brought to a police station to give a statement about a crime that somebody else has allegedly committed, an interpreter must be appointed for you.

There are other items that have to be explained to you by the police if you are arrested:

You must receive an explanation of the reason for the arrest and a copy of the arrest warrant, if there is one.

You can make a statement, but that the statement can in the future be used against you in evidence at a trial.

You have to right to call and have a lawyer present, meet with the lawyer in private and have the lawyer attend hearings in the proceeding with you.

You can call a relative, friend or other party, and the police have a duty to let you use a telephone to do so. You can also request that the police contact these parties on your behalf.

You have a right to medical treatment if you need it.

But when do you have to have these rights explained to you?

The arresting police officer has a fair amount of discretion as to this. For example, let’s say you’re arrested in a nightclub, and it’s crowded and difficult to hear in there.

The police in such a case would clearly have the authority to arrest you and take you outside. At the first possible moment, however, you must be told 1) the reason for the arrest and shown a copy of the warrant, if there is one, and 2) that you can make a statement, but if you do, it may be used against you in evidence at trial. If you ask that someone be notified of the arrest, the arresting officer must, under reasonable circumstances, do so.

When you arrive at the police station all of the rights in the list above must be explained to you, even though some of them have already been told you by the arresting officer.

How much delay by the arresting officer is permissible in telling you your initial rights as discussed above?

The delay must be reasonable. Certainly, in our example, if you’re taken outside the nightclub and immediately told these rights, this would be adequate.

But what if you’re then left locked in a police car for a few hours? Or taken somewhere, left alone in a

locked room and no one explains anything to you? In these cases, the police would have the obligation to explain the above rights to you, before you were locked somewhere.

Let’s say, alternatively, that inside the nightclub, when the police tried to make the arrest, you put up a fight and tried to hit one of the arresting officers with a beer bottle? The police would have the right to take the action they consider necessary to effect the arrest. This might delay their obligation to let you know about your rights. For example, if they felt you would fight with them until they had you in a secure location, say, at the police station, they could wait until then.

Chavalit Finch & Partners, Ltd. are lawyers specializing in real estate and business transactions. They can be contacted by email at finch@chavalitfinchlaw.com, on the web at www.chavalitfinchlaw.com or by telephone at+66( 0) 32 522237,( 0)32 522273. Their offices are located at 19/51 Hua Hin Soi 19, (Wat Klaikangwon), Petch Kasem Road, Hua Hin, Prachuab Kirikhan 77110, Thailand.

James Finch’s cell number is +66(0)89 207-9390.

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Wine & Dine

Raya Resort Cha-Am

s the invitation in one month ago from Raya Resort Cha-Am. On that time all of us so busy after that Raya Resort ChaAm become on our list for food review.

For moreover of the Raya Restaurant & Seafood Concept : Experience our slow food healthy menus in French & Italian Reviera style and other special dishes from ThaiChinese seafood cuisine.

As the recommendation from Raya Restaurant & Seafood: Snow fish with stew of sweet pepper sauce: Enjoy special collection with taste of delicious

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and healthy snow fish from Deep Ocean for whom that cartable of health. Moreover taste of sweet pepper sauce made Snow fish more sweetly (This is sweet from natural taste) and tastily of sauce. Well., on my opinion “snow fish” may be a marketing term for a variety of white-flesh and fish – or just Like “snapper”. However in Thailand snow fish is called Pla -Hima, Hmm., Easy to tip your children to taste this menu because Children will be wondering how is taste of Snow fish.. ..

Nicoise Saland : is essentially a French composed salad with tuna, green beans, and potatoes, tomatoes and red Oak & green Oak that all I know. Hmm., just like on the Mediterranean Sea as your sit was seeing to the sea, though like so many foods we enjoy here of French origin as well as Italian Riviera style.

Become to tasted of Thai-Chinese Seafood.

Stie-fried sea crab with black pepper: This is a scrumptious dish that made with Big sea crab with sweet pepper (red ,green, yellow) combines butter with lots of garlic, oyster sauce, and fragrant, crushed black pepper to create this delicacy. Moreover this dish is from whom this likely of Spicy taste for black pepper not only Spicy but healthy also.

Fried Sea Bass with fish sauce: Normally I like fried fish but this menu make me more likely of fried fish, specially fried crispy fish with fish sauce as a fish on its own already tastes so good as you dip with green mango sauce .Well., all of Thai people well-known

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sugar, vanilla and eggs as I know. This is one of my favorite I always asking for Custard desserts for today I will not need… because of Raya Hotel already know as lady desserts as smooth ,soft ,sweet and smell of Caramel when you taste it., Let it be one more station stop your car to taste before you go to travel in Hua Hin. For more information about Reya Resort ChaAm as a breath of Sweet Memories ,Old-Style Thai Wooden Row House and healthy menus with French & Italian Riviera style as well as special dishes about taste of fish sauce however some of the from Thai-Chinese seafood cuisine at Raya foreign may will not like too much but this Resort Cha-Am 264/2 Ruamjit Rd., Chamenu will not to much smell of fish sauce.

Am ,Petchaburi 76120 Contact : +66 (0) 32 Dessert 472 641-2 or visit the global website : www.

Crème Caramel Custard: Made with milk, rayaresortchaam.com

Bliss Spa at The Banyan Resort

The Bliss Spa at The Banyan Resort and The Lemon Grass Restaurant

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bit hidden between the Banyan Resort Villas on Petschkasem Road , slightly South of Hua Hin and after Vic Hua Hin, The Bliss Spa is located. Upon arrival at the Banyan Resort Reception , a lovely smile embodied in an even more lovely receptionist greets the guests and upon request leads them to the Bliss Spa where I was greeted with a herbal refreshing tea.

Khun Apple is the Spa manager and one of the Therapists. There are three double treatment rooms with individual bathrooms.

The Spa menu is very comprehensive and contains from Thai massage to Swedish (signature Treatment) but you are well off requesting an analysis of your skin and wellbeing. Needless to say , this Gaeh Leo ( old fa…t) needed a dead skin removal which made me fear a bit as there might not be much left over of me. However after consulting

Khun Apple, we agreed on a spice skin scrub consisting of luke warm water , sesame and thyme and other highly secret ingredients.

The rubbing in was done gently and I smelled like a Christmas cake. Trying not to fall asleep after long working hours, I was turned over gently and the same procedure continued. It must have taken about 30 minutes after which I had to wash off the drying residues including hundreds of square millimeters of, my now, not so precious anymore , skin. I felt great but the best had still to come; Hot Thai herbal compresses to open the pores and feed them with rejuvenating aromas and precious oils.

The thorough Thai Massage , concentrating on my little aches took another hour after which I had to look down to see whether my feet were touching the earth. Great Treatment.

The Spa itself is nested within a Villa and is kept simple, contemporary and comfortable. It

was one of the first massage tables on which I did not feel uncomfortable facing down staring into the traditional ever returning Lealawadee Flowers ( Frangipani) or white lotuses. It must be the way they fold the towel you put your face on.

After finishing the treatments , Khun Apple served Ginger Tea and I was on my way for a treat of dinner specials by Chef What, the new Executive Chef of The Lemongrass Restaurant.

Chef What decided to go a bit Italian Mediterranean and served his signature dishes as they are called these days.

As starters , there was a welcome drink which was a basil pineapple mix, a bit foamy , interesting and refreshing.

As seconds we had a very interesting cream potage with thinly sliced potatoes.

A tuna tartar was next, familiar but always welcome. Crab cakes with special sauces tasted familiar but you could taste the little addition with made it special. No ordinary crab cakes fried in some plant oil!

Now serious food was served and we definitely enjoyed the duck slices with and the Cheesy Gnocchi. A bottle of Rufino, Italian Red Wine, crowned the dinner at which I was accompanied by Richard Mehr , GM of Banyan my lovely wife and daughter who enjoyed a Pizza Margarita as most kids do.

As we waited for desserts, it was clear that , being a bit out of Hua Hin, you will hardly

walk in to this great place.

Instead the word of mouth and of course Hua Hin Today can contribute towards spreading the word.

At Lemongrass you can come early for a cocktail and a round of Pool at the Sports bar after which seating at the Lemongrass is either outside or air conditioned inside. In December and January , the fresh breeze outside makes it altogether nice and smokers need not hold back or disappear for an unhealthy tobacco.

The Banyan offers, in addition, great Pool Villas and an 18 holes International Golf Course. It is 3 minutes away from the beach and the shuttle service to and fro the Golf Course or Hua Hin City is superb.

Call for further information : 032-616200

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Technical Reviews

Mobile & Tablets Revolution

High Tech in 2012

Breaking News : Australian Court denies Apple´s request to ban sales of the Samsung Galaxy Phone and Tab

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amsung Australia’s mobile chief says that far from killing its Galaxy Tab 10.1, Apple’s court case was almost a blessing in disguise that made the product a “household name”.

The Mobile Phone Competitors:

Samsung’s tablet will arrive in Australia stores this week after a Sydney court on Friday denied Apple’s request to appeal to the High Court an earlier ruling that reversed the ban on sales of the Galaxy Tab. Some carriers such as Vodafone have already been accepting pre-orders.

But when asked whether the court action - which Apple launched after claiming Samsung “slavishly copied” its iPad - was the best marketing Samsung could hope for, McGee was under no illusions about the boost Apple’s case, and the subsequent media coverage, provided.

“At the end of the day the media awareness certainly made the Galaxy Tab 10.1 a household name compared to probably what it would’ve been based on the Apple: Latest Mobile phone - iPhone4 investment that we would’ve put into it from a marketing perspective,” he said.

US Court Once More postpones Ruling in HTC Lawsuit Against Apple A US court has postponed the final ruling that it was to deliver on lawsuit filed by HTC, the world’s No.4 smartphone maker, against Apple Inc., reports Reuters.

According to HTC, the court has postponed the final ruling until December 19. The International Trade Commission (ITC) was to give its ruling on Wednesday. This ruling is very crucial for HTC. The original date of the final ruling was December 6, which was postponed until December 14. The ruling has once again been postponed, and the reason for the Samsung: Galaxy 2S & Galaxy Tab 10.1 delay is not available.

ITC is a trade panel in US that investigates different patent infringement matters involving imported goods.

HTC for the past some time is struggling with legal battles with Apple and Samsung. It is also getting stiff competition from these companies. An adverse ruling in this case may result in complete ban on import of HTC handsets in the US. Many industry experts consider this lawsuit as a proxy for the larger fight for market share between Google and Apple. HTC is one of the many companies which manufacture Google Inc’s Android cellphones and tablets.

Another Android product manufacturing company,Samsung is also fighting a legal battle with HTC: Incredible S Apple at a number of fronts.

Best Mobile Phones & Tabs What is the best Moblie Phone for you?

Best Mobile Phone tips :

We’ve all got at least one mobile phone each, right? The trouble is, how do you decide which is the best one for you?

The last update saw the Samsung Galaxy S2 nabbing the top spot - the combo of Android 2.3 and a beautiful screen in a tightly packaged body saw it head straight to the top of the pile. Apple will also soon release the iPhone 5 which promises to be an upgrade of the iPhone 4. This will probably go on forever. As far as Apples and Nokias and Samsungs are concerned we may need/want a new phone every year. HTC is a good phone but so is Nokia which is desperately struggling to keep up with the Androids and Apple.

Keep in mind that we are only G3 in Thailand and that an 8MP camera is only as good as it´s lens and screen resolution. And then it is AIS vs. Dtac vs. True etc….

If that still doesn’t help, well, there are always extensive mobile phone reviews pages as well on the internet.

If desperation get´s hold of you, there is a Nokia for 800 Baht at Tesco that will solve all technical fantasies as long as you just want to call and be called.

Find some smart comparisons for our aficionados in our review.

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Events Calendar

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HUA HIN EVENTS & PROMOTIONS - January Thailand Events December 31st New Year Countdown & January 2012

1st of January 23rd of January 29th of January

- Tennis Exhibition Matches at the Centenial Park in Hua Hin - Chinese New Year - Year of The Dragon - Khon Kaen International Marathon

Hotel Promotions and New Year Events

Unless indicated differently , ALL prices are to be understood Per Person - NET + VAT + Service Charge - ++ etc.

Banyan Resort & Golf Club

Festive Season 2011

Enjoy this year’s holiday season at Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin. A series of activities from the cheerfully informal Golf & Barbecue to the stylish wine dinner and New Year’s Eve Party for your memorable festive experience.

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Saturday, 31st December, 2011 at 7.30 p.m. The greatest party and buffet dinner with live entertainment.The price is inclusive of draught beer, spirits & soft drinks all night. THB 2,500 per person. Ticket only event.

Banyan Resort & Golf Club

December 31st : “New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner” from 7.30pm.

Ring in 2012 at the best party in town with live music from an international trio & great fireworks show at midnight. For information /reservations contact 032-616200

Dusit Thani Resort Hua Hin

PALACE MAGIC NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA DINNER Lagoon Lawn - The highlight of the year! The only place to

ring out the old and ring in the new is at Dusit Thani Hua Hin, where the New Year’s Eve celebrations now enjoy legendary status as a culinary and entertainment extravaganza.

Priced at Baht 8500++, including pre-prandial cocktails and many other surprises throughout the evening.

(Reservations are highly recommended and we offer our special 15/15 early-bird promotion offers 15% discount on food only for bookings made and paid for by 15th December, please call extension For Reservations: 032 442 100 – dthhfb@dusit.com

Hilton Resort & Spa

Saturday 31 December

from 7.00 pm till late

Rendez - Vous at our award winning White Lotus restaurant to savour sparklings and champagnes from the old and new worlds and enjoy the sparkle it brings to your life, paired with five distinctive Chinese fusion courses including live entertainment.

THB 7,500 nett - THB 3,750 nett per child 6 – 11 years

New Year Eve: Saturday 31 December

Pre dinner cocktail at lobby: 6.30 pm Bid adieu to a year gone by and ring in 2012 at Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa! This will be an evening to remember with the wild element of fire and the chilling effects of ice. Be chilled and stunned with amazing fire juggling while our expert chefs handle your gastronomic desires with splendid creations and mouthwatering desserts. THB 8,700 - THB 4,350 p. child 6 – 11 years For reservations : 032 358 999 – www.hilton.com

Intercontinental Resort Hua Hin

On the New Year Eve, with spectacular fireworks in a fabulous masquerade party at the Lawn of the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort A rare occasion features spectacular “Khon,” Traditional Thai performance version of the “Ramayana” epic, as well as Thailand’s sensational vocalist, Radklao Amratisha, who will sing away to the heart’s content countdown night.

The set dinner with free flow of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be served until midnight.The all-in price per person is 8,000 Baht ++.

On the New Year Day, Sunday Champagne Brunch will make your day on the New Year. Palatable imported Oysters, FoiGras, Wagyu Beef, and a myriad variety of New Year treats of Thai, Italian, and seafood buffets accompanied by the overflowing Champagne treat. Priced at 1,699 Baht ++ per person with additional charge of 999 Baht ++ for free flow Champagne Duval-Leroy, Brut and top-notched wine selections. Children age below 12 is charged at 850 Baht ++.

Contact: 032 616 999 or e-mail: rsvn@ichuahin.com For reservation, contact 032 616 999 or e-mail: rsvn@ ichuahin.com

Cool Breeze Café, Bar& Restaurant

New Year´s Eve and in the New Year

Tapas Tapas Tapas & Great Spanish and Continental dishes Special wine promotion with a different wine at a great price.

The Happy Hour Promotion is always available from 11am until 7pm 7 days a week. Tapas Buy 3 Pay 2, Sangria Buy 1 Get 1 Free and house wine 99 baht a glass. We also have El Prado Spanish wine in Red, White and Rose at 880 baht per bottle until stocks run out. Tel. 032 531 062, 080 080 6811 Naresdamri Road – going towards the pier on your left.

Sheraton

New Year’s Eve Celebration,

Sundara Lounge - Join us for a special complimentary predinner cocktail from 6:00 pm. – 7:00 pm.

Luna Lanai Beach Lawn - BBQ and International Buffet including welcome drink for Baht 2,800 net per adult and Baht 1,400 net per child age between 4-12 years old starts from 7:00 pm. – 1:00 am.

The Deck Restaurant - Full festive International Buffet for Baht 1,800 net per adult and Baht 900 net per child starting from 6:00 pm. – 11:00 pm.

Salas Restaurant - Italian appetizer and dessert buffet with your choice of five main courses for Baht 1,400 net per adult and Baht 700 net per child starting from 6:00 pm. – 11:00 pm.

InAzia Restaurant - Thai, Indian and Japanese set menus at price starting from Baht 1,800 net for two persons from 6:00 pm. – 11:00 pm. (All prices are inclusive of 10% service charge and 7% tax.)

End your New Year’s Eve celebration together at the beach lawn with Glow in the Dark count down party and live performances by leading musicians. Let us be a part of creating a memorable event of the year for you and your family on New Year’s Eve, 31 December 2011 at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa. For reservations and further information, contact : Tel: 66 (0)32 708 080 Fax: 66 (0)32 708 028 or E-mail: reservations.huahin@sheraton.com,

Hyatt Regency

New Year’s Eve Dinner - Saturday, 31 December, 2011

From 19:00pm onwards. The New Year’s Eve gala dinner will start with pre-dinner cocktails on the lawn. Guests will enjoy exploring an extensive spread throughout the hotel’s lawn areas, lagoons and restaurants, where Hua Hin’s famous spots will be recreated in miniature.

These include Hua Hin’s 100-year-old Chat Chai Market, the Night Market, the Summer Palace and Hua Hin’s landmark railway station, as well as a newly opened Hua Hin floating market. A wide selection of sumptuous cuisine will be offered in a market style, allowing guests to choose their favourite delights.

A children’s play area is also available for our younger guests to enjoy throughout the evening.

Sunday Brunch: McFarlane House from 11.30 – 15.00 hrs.

Baht 1,300 net per person inclusive of a bottle of sparkling wine per two persons. child 6 – 12 Baht 500 Fridays and Saturdays from, 6:00pm to 10:30pm. The all-youcan-eat tapas promotion is priced at Baht 700 net per person.

CENTARA GRAND RESORT & VILLAS

New Year´s Eve - Saturday 31st December 2011

Let us surprise you with the Mystique and beauty of the Masquerade. Join with your family and loved ones for an unforgettable night at our Colonial Pool where the last hours of 2011 will be celebrated.

This special ‘Masquerade’ night includes a Grand Buffet, various live entertainment, live dance shows and much more.

The Colonial Pool - Le Grand Buffet de Gala de la Saint Silvestre - 8.00 p.m. – 2.00 a.m. THB 8,500 net.

Railway Restaurant - New Year’s Eve Set Dinner 7.00 -11.00 p.m. THB 8,500 net Hagi Japanese Restaurant - The Grand Japanese Buffet - 6.30 p.m. – 1.00 a.m. THB 2,888 ++ To reserve your magnifique celebrations or for more information, please call 0 3251 2021 to 38

Putahracsa

Celebrate New Year 2012 with the special package from Putahracsa Hua Hin. Stay 2 nights at Silks and room ( only from 30 December 2011 – 1 January 2012 - Including antistress massage and Latin-Jazz Countdown Dinner by the sea for 2 people. THB24,600 nett

Latin-Jazz Countdown Party by the sea.

Latino New Year Celebration!! This 31 December, Dance your favourite Salsa, Samba and a Flamenco surprise with our famed guest DJ spinning. Sway your world with our Latin-Jazz live band while enjoying premium International seafood BBQ dinner, great Latino cocktails, great wines and fruity punch!

Call now to get special discount only for Hua Hin Today readers: 032 531 470

Marriott Resort & Spa resort

Thai Buffet Night With Muay Thai Boxing Show

Dine with a shoreline view and refreshing sea breeze at the resort’s beachfront Sala Thai restaurant. Make endless selections from a grand Siamese buffet, masterfully created by renowned Chef Pornrat. Enjoy an overwhelming salad choice, including a seared salmon salad with green mango, and savour soups such as a spicy and sour prawn with lemongrass.

Feast on the flavoursome ancient tradition of a clay pot curry.

Beautiful aromas drift from the BBQ, where beef medallions with green peppercorn and sea bass wrapped in Thai herbs delight meat and seafood lovers. Rounding off the impressive buffet, a dessert station presents sweet temptations like sticky rice with mango, rice flour with coconut milk pudding, and two color sticky rice bamboo tubes. Watch fighters compete in a Muay Thai boxing show consisting of three rounds, and discover the Thai people’s love of this ancient martial art. The Truly Thai Buffet Night is priced at Baht 750 for food only, and Baht 990 inclusive of free flowing local beers and soft drinks.

For further information or reservations, please call: (66) 32 511881 - ext1804, - concierge_hmrs@minornet.com Web :Marriott.com/HHQMC

New Year Pampering - Mandara Spa Revitalizing Thai Herbal Journey

As the end of 2011 draws near and we look forward to a refreshing New Year filled with beautiful new experiences, Mandara Spa at Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa is offering the ultimate spa journey to start 2012 feeling completely recharged. Available throughout January, February and March, the Revitalizing Thai Herbal Journey lasts two blissful hours and comprises three traditional Thai therapies using herbal elixirs that are renowned for their holistic benefits.

The Revitalizing Thai Herbal Journey at Mandara Spa is priced at THB 3,800 net per individual and THB 6,600 net per couple.

For further information or reservations, please call (66) 32 511 881 ext. 1810, email to ms_hmrs@minornet.com or visit Marriott.com/HHQMC

Aleenta Resort Paknampran – Pranburi

NewYear eve; Fire and ice, From fire eating dancers to floating lanterns this evening is one not to be missed, combining two conflicting elements to create a unique evening This dinner will enthrall and captivate as entertainment happens right at your table side with magicians and acrobats and more whilst youenjoythedelicious12coursemealbuildinguptomidnight 12 courses to 12 will open your mind with frozen delicacies to smoked dishes all following the fire and ice theme. Watch as we release fire works and welcome in the new year with a live band and dancing until 1am on the beach , a place far from anywhere but the centre of celebration, a place where sand snowmen and sand angels combine and make it a truly unique place … a place you will stay till next year For bookings, special packages, rates and availability inquiries, please contact: Reservation: -reservation@ aleenta.com Phone: +66 2-514-8112 - Fax: +66 2-539-4373

Putahracsa... Now Open!!

Ob-Oon Boulangerie-Patisserie: A combination of

quality contemporary smoothies, teas and Illy coffees, fresh sandwiches, homemade ice-creams, pastries and bakeries at affordable prices. Ob-Oun Boulangerie-Patisserie offers a relaxing environment few minutes away from town center, catering for hotel’s guests, leisure travelers, local residents or tourists. The energetic and lively ambience together with its unique concept and quality of product makes it a place to visit.

Oceanside Beachclub Bar :Now Open the New Oceanside Beachclub Bar serving signature cocktails, champagnes & wines along with perfectly selected premium drinks set in a Beachclub loungestylelikenoother.

Be prepared to enjoy the amazing events throughout 2012 at the only place to be and be seen The Oceanside Beach Club Restaurant and Bar

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SPA & Golf Promotions

Hilton Resort & Spa

White Lotus Our award-winning White Lotus Chinese

Restaurant invites you to experience the finest Chinese food in the Kingdom while enjoying stunning views over the Gulf of Thailand from its 17th floor location All-You-Can-Eat Dim Sum Indulge yourself with a delectableChinesemealeverySaturday,SundayandonPublic Holidays from our comprehensive menu of authentic Dim Sum delicacies for THB 449 nett per person Chinese New Year 22 January Let 5,000 years of history pass bye as you will get a taste of China at this years Chinese New Year on 22 January 2012 and welcome the year of the Dragon. A fabulous buffet dinner in the sky and a traditional lion dance show will entertain you all evening long for only THB 1,900 nett (including soft drinks, beer and wine) THB 700 nett per child 6-11 Full Moon dinner: 19 January Join our 5 course set menu while watching the full moon from the highest restaurant in Hua Hin for THB 899 nett per person Lotus SkyBar Live DJ playing up tempo funky beats from 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm (Tuesday to Sunday) Sweet, sour, fleshy, fresh and originally grown in the province of Prachuab Khirikhan, the pineapple is the main ingredient in this fantastic truly Thai cocktail based on Mekhong rum. Don’t miss out on this drink served in the Sky for only THB 200 nett throughout the month of January ChayHadTheChayHadRestaurantoffersguestssensational ocean-front dining.

Enjoy the following special offers throughout the month of January Signature dishes of the month Fish and Chips combo set or Tomato Mozarella Salad served with your choice of a soft drink or a Chang Beer for only THB 300 nett Twisted Mai Tai served in a pineapple for THB 150 nett Theme Dinners: Wednesday - Wine Dinner A five course set dinner with a glass of wine perfectly matched with each course THB 1,550 nett per person Friday - Seafood and Meat Sunset Grill “All you can eat” Our chef will open flame barbeque your selection to your liking - all seafood and meat is charged per 100 grams. The salad bar, soup of the day and dessert is free of charge Aqua Pool Bar & Sunset Beach Bar special daily Sunset hours from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm All local beers, classic cocktails and soft drinks for THB 100 nett The Market Theme Dinners: Monday & Tuesday Authentic Thai Terrace Dinner Enjoy our unique á la carte menu Wednesday & Friday - All-you-can-eat pizza, pasta and salad buffet THB 550 nett per adult, THB 300 nett per child 6 - 11 years Thursday - Taste of Siam Thai Buffet with a live Thai musician THB 550 nett per adult, THB 300 nett per child 6 - 11 years Saturday - International Barbeque buffet Enjoy our live band with a unique terrace experience THB 850 nett per adult, THB 450 nett per child 6 - 11 years Signature dishes of the month

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THE BARAI at The Hyatt

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THE BARAI invites you to experience a new level of luxurious residential spa suite that offers you a personal inner peace and tranquillity starting from Baht 18,500++ per night for The Barai Balcony Suite and Baht 20,500++ per night for The Barai Pool Suite

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It’s Time to Pay Tax: Reminder from the Municipality

By Supansa

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he Hua Hin Muncipality is now asking taxpayers to submit the form of and pay for the taxes on land and house, signboards and locality by the dates specified.

have to submit the tax payment form by 30 April 2012. Taxes must be paid within 15 to 30 days after official notification. Evasion of the aforementioned taxes is subject to double payment.

2508, taxpayers have to pay tax to concerned authorities by the date specified each year.

This includes owners of buildings, houses, lands and signboards. So, the taxpayers who live in Hua Hin have to complete and submit the tax payment form to the municipal official.

After the form is considered and accepted, the municipal official will notify them to pay tax later.

The Mayor of Hua Hin Mr. Jira Pongpaiboon said that the national fiscal year of 2011 had already started since the first of October, 2011.

Now, the Municipality’s Division of Income Improvement is requesting the taxpayers in Hua Hin to pay tax from now on until April, For owners of lands and houses in Hua Hin, they need to submit the Pho Ro Do 2 form 2012.

According to the Act on Land and House Tax by 28 February 2012; owners of signboards of B.E. 2475, the Act on Signboard Tax of have to submit the Pho Po 1 by 31 March B.E. 2510 and the Act on Locality Tax of B.E. 2012; those who need to pay locality tax

To accommodate taxpayers, the Hua Hin Municipality is providing service during lunchtime from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday to Friday and 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on Saturday from January to April, 2012.

For more information on tax payment, please contact the Profit and Commercial Unit of the Treasury Division, Hua Hin Municipality, tel.

032 511 047 ext. 104.

The Hua Hin Today Team

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

Pol.Gen Maj Noi Wannapaiboon Editor

Mr.Gerard Mosselman (Jerry) Consulting Editor

Ms.Atchareeya Lindstrand (Ning) Assistant to the Editor

Ms.Sunisa Kheunkum (Cherry) Marketting Coordinator

Mr.Grit Promprasert (Nat) Graphic Designer

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Phetchaburi - Vintage Cars Parade in town

By Sorravit

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rom 16 to 18 December 2011, people in Phetchaburi welcomed a lot of vintage cars coming from outside the province to attend the 9th Vintage Car Parade.

Organized by the Sofitel Centara Grand Resort and Villa in collaboration with the Vintage Car Association of Thailand and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the 9th Vintage Car Parade aims to promote tourism in Phetchaburi and conservation of classic and invaluable old cars in Thailand.

This annual event is also a good occasion for local people of Phetchaburi because they will have a chance to see beautiful old cars that can not be seen elsewhere in Thailand. The reason why the 9th Vintage Car Parade takes place in the province every year is because the province was once resided by many kings of the current Chakri dynasty, namely King Rama IV who had the Phanakhorn Khiri or Khao Wang built as his own summer palace, King Chulalongkorn who ordered construction of Phraram Rachaniwes or Ban Puen Palace and King Mongkut who had the Maruekathayawan Teak Mansion built here. The Maruekathayawan Mansion, in particular, is the royal residence made only from teak. Located on the beach in the municipal area of Cha-Am, the Maruekathayawan Teak Mansion encourages outside people, especially the elite of Thailand, to build a home for holiday in the city.

One of the most famous holiday getaways of Thailand, Cha-Am welcomes over 4 millions of tourists all year round – the highest number compared to other beachfront cities in the upper south of Thailand.

Thanks to its convenient location, top-notched accommodations and various tourist attractions, Phetchaburi and Cha-Am offer many recreational activities to visitors. The 9th Vintage Car Parade is also one of those activities highly favored among local people and travelers alike. Not only were the local people impressed with the colorful parade of all classic old cars but the cars’ owners themselves were also happy to pay a visit to Phetchaburi and Cha-Am and take part in activities the event had to offer.

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ด้วยการมีศักยภาพและสิ่งอ�ำนวยความสะดวกทางการท่องเที่ยวที่ พร้อมสรรพ ไม่วา่ จะเป็นแหล่งท่องเทีย่ วทีห่ ลากหลายทัง้ ทางทะเล ธรรมชาติปา่ เขา ศิลปวัฒนธรรม โบราณสถานทางประวัตศิ าสตร์ ศูนย์ศกึ ษาการพัฒนา โครงการ ตามพระราชด�ำริตา่ งๆ และการมีโรงแรม สถานทีพ่ กั หลายระดับ กิจกรรม นันทนาการทางการท่องเทีย่ วหลายรูปแบบ ท�ำให้ทกุ วันนี้ เมืองเพชรบุรจี งึ เป็นเมือง ท่องเทีย่ วทีม่ คี วามพร้อมต้อนรับนักท่องเทีย่ วทุกด้านไม่แพ้ชายหาดใดๆการทีค่ ณะ พาเหรดรถโบราณได้เดินทางเข้ามาท�ำกิจกรรมประชาสัมพันธ์การท่องเทีย่ วในเขต เมืองเพชรบุรี ซึง่ เป็นกิจกรรมทีท่ ำ� ต่อเนือ่ งมาเป็นปีที่ ๙ สร้างความประทับใจให้กบั ชาวเมืองเพชรบุรแี ละนักท่องเทีย่ วเป็นอย่างยิง่

Cha Am Today would like to wish all our faithful Readers and Advertisers a very Happy New Year and may all your wishes come true in a Safer – Greener and Healthier 2012

CHA-AM LOCAL NEWS

By Sorravit

Non-Stop Party at Cha-Am Countdown 2012 Highlights of Cha-Am Countdown 2012 include evening concerts of the Holiday band and Thai artists, namely Film Ratthapum on 30 December, Baitoey R-Siam on 31 December, Bow Wee on 1 January, Film Narinthip on 2 January and Nu Meter on 3 January. The concerts start at 7 p.m. at the Cha-Am lookout. On 31 December, in particular, there will be a lucky draw for all participants and a countdown with beautiful fireworks at midnight on Cha-Am beaches.

On 1 January at 7 am., municipal staff and local people will gather together to make merit by giving alms to 200 Buddhist monks.

Then, the monks will give them New Year blessing in return.

Both local people in Cha-Am and tourists are welcome to enjoy the big 5-day New Year celebration together.

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he Cha-Am Municipality will organize a 5-day New Year celebration to bid farewell to 2011 and welcome the upcoming 2012 in the city and on the beach.

Entitled, “Cha-Am Countdown 2012”, the festive event will take place between 30 December 2011 and 3 January 2012 at the ChaAm Municipal Office in the city and on the beach at the Cha-Am lookout.

Mr. Nukul Pornsomboonsiri, the Cha-Am Mayor, said that it would be the first time that the New Year celebration was organized at the Cha-Am lookout. There, local people and tourists will enjoy a big countdown party and celebrate the dawn of the new year together with famous Thai actors and singers.

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Cha Am Travel Information

General Information

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hetchaburi, an important royal fort during the Ayutthaya period, now serves as a major stop for sightseeing before continuing down south by road or rail to other beach towns in Southern Thailand. The province is worth visiting for its splendid historical park and ancient temples, wonderful beaches and caves, as well as a great variety of local food.

Phetchaburi, an important royal fort during the Ayutthaya period, now serves as a major stop for sightseeing before continuing down south by road or rail to other beach towns in Southern Thailand. The province is worth visiting for its splendid historical park and ancient temples, wonderful beaches and caves, as well as a great variety of local food. Phetchaburi occupies an area of 6,225 square kilometres, characterised by thick jungles and mountain ranges lying in the west as a border between Thailand and Myanmar, and 80 km. long coastline towards the Gulf of Thailand in the east. Phetchaburi is divided into 8 districts (Amphoes): Muang Phetchaburi, Ban Laem, Ban Lat, Cha-am, Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yoi, Nong Ya Plong and Tha Yang.

Krachan Dam. It was declared a national park on June 12,1981, with clearly defined areas for a reservoir and year round green jungle in the Tanaosri Ranges, which are the origins of many rivers. The area is also rich in flora and fauna and has an 18-level waterfall named Namtok Tho Thip. About 54 kms. from the park office on the Sai Wang Won-Namtok Tho Thip route, there is a viewpoint affording magnificent views of misty mountains in the morning and suitable for bird and butterfly watching. Rafting along the Phetchaburi River takes some 6 hours, passing rapids and several smaller rivers.

Volume 3 issue 5 January 2012

19 countries, Thai people to visit without a visa

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here are many countries where the government agreed to allow us to get back together and there are many more.

There are 19 countries / regions. Ordinary passport holders can travel to Thailand.

And travel without a visa. (5 countries within 90 days) Argentina / Brazil / Chile / Peru / South Korea, (11 countries within 30 days), Hong Kong / Indonesia / Laos / Vietnam / Macau / Malaysia / Russia / Mongolia / Maldives / Singapore / South Africa, (2 countries in the last 14 days) Bahrain / Boran (a country that is 21 days), the Philippines. From more information please checking out at www. consular.go.th

City Attractions

Wat Mahathat Worawihan This old

temple is situated by the Phetchaburi River in the town centre. There is a five-topped pagoda constructed in accordance with the Mahayana concept housing Lord Buddha�s relics. The stucco designs decorated on the vihara and the ubosot reflect the excellent skill of local craftsmen.

Attractions

Hat Cha-am This beautiful beach, twinned with Hua Hin of Phrachuap Khiri Khan, is located 40 kms. south of the town or 20 kms. north of Hua Hin, and another 2 kms. along an access road. Cha-am was originally a small fishing village. After a royal palace was built

near Hua Hin in the reign of King Rama VI, the land was occupied by the royal family and the elite. Today, it is very popular among Thais who love superb seafood and comfortable hotel or bungalow accommodation.

Hup Kraphong Turn right at Km.201-202, 4 kms. before arriving at Cha-am and continue for another 8 kms. This area was originally dry and infertile. In 1962, King Rama IX had an idea to help local farmers and established the Hup Kraphong Rural Development Project with the support of Israel. There were studies on various crops growing in accordance with market requirements. Tourists can buy farm produces as well as fine crafts made of hemp.

Marukhathaiyawan Palace This summer palace, referred to as “the palace of love and hope” is located between Cha-Am and Hua Hin. It was built under the royal command of King Rama VI in the year 1923,

Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park

This covers a hilly area with an old palace and historical temples in the vicinity of the town.

This summer palace was built by King Rama IV in 1860. It was named “ Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace”, but the folk usually call it �Khao Wang�. It consists of royal halls, temples and groups of buildings, constructed mostly in harmonious Thai, Western neoclassic and Chinese architectural styles. The Phra Nakhon Khiri Museum on the western hilltop exhibits some royal paraphernalia of King Rama IV and King Rama V, decorative sculptures, and ceramics from China, Japan and Europe. To reach the hilltop, one can either walk or take a cable car.

Tham Khao Luang Located 5 kms. north of Khao Wang, this cave houses a Buddha image cast by the royal command of King Rama V as a dedication to King Rama III and King Rama IV. At the foot of the Khao Luang Hill, there is a large monastery called �Wat Tham Klaep� or Wat Bun-thawi which has a very large hall and a chapel with beautifully carved door panels.

Phra Ram Ratchaniwet This palace of

with the materials from the demolished Hat Chao Samran Palace. It is a two-storeyed wooden pavilion with series of halls linking each other, and a long corridor leading to the sea. The compound is open everyday, Mon to Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m. ; Sat, Sun and public holdays 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is 90 baht per person Kaeng Krachan National Park This is the most extensive national park of Thailand occupying an area of 2,915 square kilometres and still largely unexplored. The national park office is located, 3 kms. beyond Kaeng

19 ประเทศทีค่ นไทยไปเทีย่ วได้โดยไม่ตอ้ งขอวีซา่

มีหลายประเทศทีร่ ฐั บาลเราไปท�ำความตกลงเอาไว้เพือ่ ให้เดินทางไปมากันได้สะดวก และมีอกี หลาย ประเทศ ทีเ่ ขา อ�ำนวยความสะดวกให้คนไทยเป็นพิเศษ ปัจจุบนั (เมษายน 2551) มีอยู่ 19 ประเทศ/เขตเศรษฐกิจ ทีผ่ ถู้ อื หนังสือเดินทางธรรมดา ของไทยสามารถเดินทางเข้าไป ท่องเทีย่ วได้โดยไม่ตอ้ งใช้ visa ได้แก่ (5 ประเทศอยูไ่ ด้ 90 วัน) อาร์เจนตินา / บราซิล / ชิลี / เปรู / เกาหลีใต้, (11 ประเทศอยูไ่ ด้ 30 วัน ) ฮ่องกง / อินโดนีเซีย / ลาว / เวียดนาม / มาเก๊า / มาเลเซีย / รัสเซีย / มองโกเลีย / มัลดีฟส์ / สิงค์โปร์ / แอฟริกาใต้, ( 2 ประเทศอยูไ่ ด้ 14 วัน) บาห์เรน / บูรไน, ( 1 ประเทศอยูไ่ ด้ 21 วัน) ฟิลปิ ปินส์

ส�ำหรับผูถ้ อื หนังสือเดินทางทูตและราชการ ปัจจุบนั รัฐบาลไทยก็มคี วามตกลงกับ 42 ประเทศให้สามารถ เดินทาง ไปราชการได้โดยไม่ตอ้ งใช้ Visa รายชือ่ ประเทศดูได้ใน www.consular.go.th ครับ

European architectural style is originally called “Wang Ban Pun”. It is situated in the south of the town. King Rama V commanded it built as a rainy season palace in 1916. It was used to welcome and accommodate state visitors during the reign of King Rama VI. Hat Chao Samran This historic beach is 15 kms. southeast of the town. Legend says that King Naresuan the Great and King Eka Thotsarot made several royal visits here and highly appreciated its beauty. The villagers thus rendered it a name “Hat Chao Samran”, which means �Beach of Royal Leisure�.

King Rama IV ordered a seaside palace built at this beach in 1918 and called it �Hat Chao Samran Palace

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Local & Hotel News

Volume 3 issue 5 January 2012

Hotel de la Paix opens ICT room

Introduction to the Cha Am

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arts has been played in the bars of ChaAm for a number of years and interest has been steadily increasing, so we decided it was about time we got ourselves organised!

We run a league of 8 teams of 3 people from 5 venues around Cha-Am on a Wednesday evening at 8p.m. Team members are a good mix of Thai and Ex-pat, male and female, young(ish) and old(ish).

The purpose of the league is to provide a fun night out, and introduce new players to darts. At the moment only 2 players in the league had ever played darts before coming to

Thailand. It’s cheap and easy to learn, and we offer a quick lesson or 2 and a helping hand along the way.

Catch us at any of these bars:- Scandic Bar Soi Long Beach, Paradise Corner Bar, Beach Rd, Cha-Am Soi 10N, Pink Flamingo and Blue Lagoon Naratip Rd and Buddy Bar KhlongThian Rd. If you fancy giving it a try or just having look, why not check out one of the very informal fun nights held in Scandic Bar on Sunday evenings and Paradise Corner Bar on Monday evenings.

Cha-Am Today Language Corner

Welcome to the latest edition of Language Corner, the easy to understand guide to speaking conversational Thai.

In November’s issue, we looked at how to ask and answer “Can you………..?’’ i.e. Can you swim?, Can you speak German?, etc. and we proposed that in this month’s issue, we will look at this question again but in way of a request which is slightly different.

Can/ Could you ………………?

Can you call a taxi please?

Kun chuai + action + noi + dai mai Kun chuai riak rot-taxi noi dai mai Literally translates as You help call a taxi please can? ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Can you call a taxi for me please?

Kun chuai + action + hai + person + noi + dai mai Kun chuai riak rot taxi hai pom/chan noi dai mai Literally translates as You help call a taxi for me please can?

The answers are ‘Dai’ for yes I can, and ‘Mai dai’ for no I can’t.

Example: Kun chuai pom/chan noi dai mai?

Kun chuai paa pom/chan glap baan noi dai mai?

Kun chuai bpit bpra-dtoo noi dai mai?

Kun chuai yip tissue hai pom/chan noi dai mai?

Kun chuai tho-haa kun John noi dai mai?

Can you help me please?

Can you take me home please?

Can you close the door please?

Can you pass me some tissues please?

Can you call John please?

In the next issue, we will look at a question ‘Can I……………?, for instance, ‘Can I call you tomorrow?, Can I have some discount?, Can I take you out for dinner?, etc.

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otel de la Paix Cha Am Beach and Raffles International College has donated money from a charity fashion show held last year to support Baan Bangkate School. The school has used the funds to build an ICT room equipped with computers which will access sites for online education. This will support both teachers and students with their ability to access information technology and we hope to expand this project to the local community in the future.

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he opening ceremony was held in November last year. Hotel de la Paix invited the deputy governor and the local tourism authority to witness this event together with the entire Bangkate School team.

พิธสี ง่ มอบห้องคอมพิวเตอร์ ให้โรงเรียนบ้านบางเกตุ

สืบเนือ่ งจาก โฮเทล เดอ ลา เปซ์ ทีไ่ ด้รว่ มกับ มหา วิทยาลัยราฟเฟิลล์ ได้มอบเงินสนับสนุนเพือ่ การศึกษาจากรายได้ ในการจัดแฟชัน่ โชว์การกุศลครัง้ ทีผ่ า่ นมาจ�ำนวน 214,566 บาท ให้โรงเรียนบ้านบางเกตุ ในการจัดท�ำโครงการห้องคอมพิวเตอร์ เพือ่ การศึกษา ขณะนีโ้ ครงการได้ดำ� เนินการจัดท�ำเป็นทีเ่ รียบร้อย และได้จดั พิธสี ง่ มอบห้องคอมพิวเตอร์เมือ่ วันอังคารที่ 15 พฤศจิกายน 2554 ในการนีไ้ ด้รบั เกียรติจากท่านรองผูว้ า่ ราชการ จังหวัดเพชรบุรที า่ นชุมพร แสงมณีกล่าวเปิดงาน และผูบ้ ริหาร ของเรา คุณไนเจล โทเวลย์ เป็นประธานส่งมอบห้องคอมฯ

Raya Resort Cha-Am

Starters : Deep Fried Squid Calamari 180 ,Fish ‘N’ Chips with Lemon and Homemade

Tartar Sauce 180 ,Seared Fresh Tuna A La Nicoise Salad with Shallot Basil Dressing 250 ,Caesar Salad, Romaine Lettuce with Creamy Anchovy-Garlic Dressing, Bacon Bites, Crouton, and Parmesan Crisp 230 Pizza : Pizza Margherita, Tomato Sauce, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, and Basils 250 ,Pizza Romana, Tomato Sauce, Anchovies, Black Olives, and Chili Oil 250 Seafood : Stir Fried Thai Noodle with Tofu, Bean Sprouts, and Egg in Tamarind Sauce, Topped with Grilled Tiger Prawn 190 ,Deep Fried Whole Sea Bass with Spicy Mango Dipping Sauce 390 Stir Fried Egg Noodle with Shrimps, Squid, and Vege-tables Hong Kong Style 150 ,Spicy Seafood Salad in Chili-Lime Dressing 150 ,Spicy Blood Cockles Salad with Fresh Herbs, Hot & Sour Dressing 150 Pasta of Your Choice: Spaghetti, Fettuccini, Linguini, Penne, Fusilli Sandwiches & Burger :Homemade Angus Beef Burger with Crisp Onion Rings and Melted Gorgonzola Cheese 250 ,Club Sandwich with Ham, Bacon, Grilled Chicken, and Cheddar Cheese 220 ,Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich 180 ,Soft Shell Crab Sandwich with Shallot Cream 250 ,Grilled Chicken with Avocado Relish, Cherry Tomato, and Mixed Leaves in Pita Pockets 230 ,Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich 180 Service time: 10.00 Am -22.00 PM Delivery in other area please contact the following numbers (The Order most be 800 Baht up & Service change 200Baht)The Promotions for Delivery only.

Raya resort Cha-Am 264/Ruamjit Rd., Cha Am Petchaburi 76120 Tel 032 472 641-2 Fax: 032-472 643 www.rayaresortchaam.com

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Cha Am Today

Volume 3 issue 5 January 2012