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Hua Hin, Cha-Am, Pranburi
Hua Hin Authorities
June 2019
Crackdown on Illegal Hotels
His Majesty The King Rama X Will Donate 80 Million Baht to Hua Hin Hospital 170 illegal hotel and resort operators in Hua Hin have been warned they need to obtain proper licenses within the next month or face hefty fines or even jail time.
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Countdown to The 2019
On May 10, 2019 Hua Hin Today Newspaper has been revealed from Dr.Dararat Rattanarak, Director of Hua Hin Hospital, that Hua Hin Hospital has received a royal favour from His Majesty the King Rama X with the amount of 80 Million Baht in total. ...Read more on page 4
Hua Hin International Jazz Festival
A press conference last month at the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin began a countdown to the 2019 Hua Hin International Jazz Festival. Koh Mr Saxman put on a cameo performance for the VIP guests and sponsors with a backdrop of the beach where the Festival will take place. This will be on 7th and 8th June commencing at 5 PM with free entry and a big line-up of top quality performers from around the world. ...Read more on page 4
The New Hua Hin Tourist Police Station Officially Opened
May 16, 2019 at the Suan Luang Queen’s Park - 19 Rai, the To u rist Police Office (Hua Hin) was officia l ly inaugurated by Lieutenant Commander Woravit Tachasupakul, the deputy of Minister of Tourism and Sports presided over the ope n ing ceremony and Maj. Gen. Kritthaphon Yisakorn, the Deputy Director of Tourist P o lice participated in welcoming honoured guests and public who ...Read more on page 4 joins the ceremony.
2 congestion, more traffic and more potholes! With that being said, we feel the future is exciting for Hua Hin and we can’t wait to see how the town develops. No destination in the world stands still, and while us long term expats may look back nostalgically at the Hua Hin of yesteryear, we too can not expect the town to remain how it was even five years ago, let alone ten or fifteen. Regarding some of your other points, we may be able to offer you some tips.
Dear Alexander Thank you for getting in touch. You make some very valid points about Hua Hin, especially concerning road traffic and the ongoing situation with the water pipelines in Smorporng. Comments I have heard from other expats who have lived in Hua Hin for the same amount of time or even longer than you is that this once quaint fishing town is now almost unrecognisable to what it was. The town is in the midst of change, make no mistake about it. There are huge construction projects either currently underway or earmarked for the area. And if you think Hua Hin has changed a lot in the last 15 years, you wait to see how it changes over the next decade. If all the planned projects are completed, in the next 10 years Hua Hin will have a modern rail infrastructure - with one of those being a high-speed train which promises travel to the Bangkok within one hour. They’ll be scores of new condominium projects, a car ferry linking the region with the Eastern Seaboard and a new marina which will see the coast towards Pranburi developed into a resort of town of its own. All of these projects will of course help to accommodate the increase in tourism that Hua Hin has experienced in recent years. Data released in 2018 by the Tourism Authority of Thailand revealed that approximately 6.5 million tourists visit Hua Hin each year - 5 million Thais, 1.5 million foreigners. As Hua Hin continues to grow, you can expect more
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In relation to renewing your driving license, we find it is often a little easier at the DLT office in Cha Am. As for transfering money into Thailand, try transferwise.com. The service is very easy to use and rates are reasonable. However, we can’t do much about people glued to their smartphones, (Welcome to 2019 the world over!) Finally, let us end by saying Hua Hin is still a great place to live, especially for retirees.
A New Public Holiday in Honour of Queen Suthida
The government has declared Her Majesty Queen Suthida’s birthday a national holiday. The new holiday, is effectively immediately, an official told the media. Queen Suthida married King Vajiralongkorn on May 1st. The announcement was made by Nattaporn Jatusripitak, spokesperson for the deputy prime minister in charge of economic affairs. The government said the birthday of the previous reigning Queen Sirikit, August 12th, remains a public holiday and Thailand's Mother's Day. Thailand's new Queen Suthida served in the Ratchawanlop Guards, a unit of bodyguards protecting the then-Crown Prince, since 2013. The government has been undertaking activities to honor the Queen, besides the traditional merit-making and alms-offering ceremonies for such occasions, Nattaporn added.
3 Content 4 Cover story The people of Thailand and I, are happy with the great coronation ceremonies for our King, the government ensured the prestige of the occasion was recognised for its significance. But now it seems that many of us are anxious about having a new government, however I am confident that by the time this edition of Hua Hin Today is on the street we will have a new government and a new stability for the nation and the national economy. Our city of Hua Hin continues with its own style as a unique tourist town that still attracts tourists, both Thais and foreigners, returning to visit. One thing that is our pride and happening next month is the Hua Hin Jazz International Festival which I believe will bring tourists who are passionate about the Jazz music to our city. Let’s all enjoy this free festival of Jazz! Visa Chimdee The General Manager of Hua Hin Today visa@huahintoday.com
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Hua Hin Authorities Crackdown on Illegal Hotels Hua Hin district chief, Thanon Phanpipas, told the operators of the illegal hotels that they have until the end of June to register or they could face a maximum fine of 20,000 baht plus a daily maximum fine of 10,000 baht or up to one year in jail or both. Thanon said that as many as 170 premises in Hua Hin are providing hotel services without having obtained the correct licenses. The premises are believed to include houses, pool villas and apartments which are being rented out to tourists. The district chief said the unregistered services could be a blight on the town and could adversely affect the local tourism industry. It could also affect national security as the operators would not report foreigners at their places to immigration officials, The Nation reported. The news comes after Thai authorities earlier this year warned against the practice of renting rooms by the day or week via so called room sharing apps. Those who are found to rent out property using the apps could be liable for prosecution if they are found to be operating a rental business without obtaining the correct licenses. There will be a cluster of “surprised inspections” in these establishments after June 16, 2019 by the authorities, reports said. Continued from Page 1
The New Hua Hin Tourist Police Station Officially Opened
The new Hua Hin Tourist Police Station was built from the perception of its commander in order to provide and improve further services, convenience and security for tourists and foreigners. Hua Hin has a large number of foreigners living locally and tourists visiting each year, thus building a new and larger TP station gained support from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to accommodate the increasing number of tourists pouring in every year. Ideally, the new Tourist Police Station located now at that the Royal Garden Queen’s Park at 19 Rai area (Soi 19) is the most appropriate location for its office in providing services and has an ample parking area. The total budget of the construction was 12 Million Baht and is now opened for service. The Tourist Police Station provides services for Petchburi, Chaam, Hua Hin, and Pranburi districts.
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His Majesty The King Rama X Will donate 80 Million Baht to Hua Hin Hospital This amount will be used to purchase new modern tools and medical equipment for the hospital. In the past, His Majesty King Rama IX had a royal scheme requiring Hua Hin Hospital to upgrade their overall facilities that focus on different kinds of heart diseases and also its Emergency Center. The hospital have complied constantly
ever since. For some of the new equipment, it could take 3 – 6 months to arrive from abroad. These equipment will help to improve the function of a proper heart center and would be able to treat more patients with various heart problems in the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan and nearby provinces better than ever. As for the Emergency Room, the hospital will obtain some neurosurgical machines, additional breathing apparatus and other high-end medical tools needed for urgent surgery.
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Countdown to Tthe 2019 Hua Hin International Jazz Festival
Virtuoso performances are eagerly anticipated from Deborah Brown (USA), the world jazz, New York Round Midnight, The Kings of Samba (Brasil), one of the best bassist artists in the world, Rubem Farias from Sweden’s Beets Brothers, a group of front-line jazz musicians from Amerfoort Netherlands and Deng Li-jin from The Shanghai Sisters.
But that’s not all with Richard Jackson (USA), Deni Hines (Australia), Athalie de Koning (Netherlands), Keithen Carter (USA), Frank Herrgott (France), Marat Yuldybaev (Russia), Fabio Funker ( Brazil), Jean Sebastien (France), Nita Aartsen (Indonesian), Tay Cher Siang (Malaysia), Julian Chan (Malaysia) and Zaline Calister (Netherlands) in the lineup. Thai artists include Koh Mr.Saxman, T-Bone, ETC., Bangkok Connection, Jirapan Angsawanon, Viyadakom Marakanakorn, Fort Auto Bahn, Rice straw and Pui Duangporn with The Sound of Siam. The countdown is almost over; see you on the beach! HUA HIN TODAY, June 2019
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6 Andrew Stocks – “Interviewing a Dream Maker” Q: Will you ever consider putting any of your companies on the stock market? A: I don’t think so… I like to be in control because I care for the small things too much. With shareholders I have to do things their way and I believe I have an eye for attention to details and carry out my work with love. Q: How many hours do you work each week? A: I guess around 130 hours a week. I love what I do; I love meeting people and I love talking to my staffs too. I often help them to clean areas of the hotel, offices and even help them with the gardens sometimes. I never ask my staff to do anything that I wouldn’t do myself. I love my work. Q: Where do you see yourself in the next ten years? A: I guess in ten years time more of my businesses will be more nation-wide and international too… so I guess I will always just be traveling. Q: What do you do in your spare time? A: I don’t really have any spare time. Q: Are you enjoying your life and do you ever worry? A: Yes, I love my life and I do not worry. I try to do everything in my business within the laws, so I have nothing to worry about at night. I like to sleep early if I can, by 8 or 9 p.m. I have always been a giver in life and I believe what goes around comes around, so I have been totally blessed.
Q: We have heard that you live in Hua Hin full time, is that right? A: Yes, I live in Hua Hin most of the time but I travel frequently too. So I guess I am “living out of the cage” half of the time. Q: How do you manage so many businesses all at the same time? A: Well I have many wonderful, loyal, dedicated, trustworthy staffs and without them I couldn’t do it all. I am very much in control, I want to know everything that’s going on everywhere and I am very particular in the small details. Q: With regards to your company Sunshine International, many people have tried this kind of business and they failed… How did you make it so successful? A: Sunshine International is on course to becoming the leading trademark of Retirement Residences in Thailand. In our first year and a half of operation we signed contracts with clients giving us enough construction work for four years. We are spending Billions of Baht over the next five years to spread the trademark nationwide. It is successful because we’re concern about the small details. This business isn’t just about pumping money into it, it’s about getting it right and making genuine relationship with customers… and of course, paying attention on the bits and pieces. Q: I heard you’re planning to build a new hotel in Cha am, is that right? A: Yes, that’s right. We have almost finished the plan and it’s a huge project costing over 1 Billion Baht. The Hotel is designed for early retirees who want to live a luxury life that most people only can dream of. Imagining having your own pool villa in a first class hotel and the benefit of all the hotel facilities. It’s gonna be awesome. I love it when I can help people have the retirement they always dreamed of. Q: Almost everyone I speak to, knows or have heard about you. Why are you so wellknown? A: Well, just like this interview, I have done so many but also I am known for my charity works, and for the various large projects I have done in the past. Q: You were Born in England, been here for most of your life, do you ever plan to go back home one day? A: Yes, I still love England, but I am at home in Thailand. It’s such a beautiful country because the people are so beautiful in many ways. And as I get older, I think I need to stay in Thailand because Thai people love to care and respect foreigners. Q: What other projects do you plan to start? A: We will be announcing a couple of hotels soon in Pattaya and Phuket. Q: How about your Children’s Home, how is it going? A: Yes, the Children’s Home is doing well… the manager there is being promoted to work in another business and we are taking in a new manger soon. Currently, the number of children is low but we are looking at taking in more children very soon. We are also looking for volunteers. Q: How much is your net worth? I know this has been asked in many interviews, but rarely do you a reply. A: Yes, I like to stay private and confidential, all my businesses are owned by me and my Thai partner and we don’t borrow money from the bank and we don’t take in shareholders. I have a kind and considerate Thai partner who is very honest and has a lovely son and daughter. We have worked together around 20 years and I am happy with the way it is. I like to work with honest people who just don’t think about money, but they also care for others.
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Q: Why do you want to keep on working, I presume you have enough money to stop? A: I love my work, my work is my life and it’s not about making money. It’s about setting a challenge and scoring the goals. If someone tells me I can’t do something, I always like to prove them wrong with an “I did it!” Q: Do you think like normal people do? A: No, certainly not. I have always done things differently than others. I almost always do things that are not normal and I know what I want and I don’t think about spending money to get what I want, I just go for it! I believe life is too short not to allow our dreams to come true. So many people I have met on their deathbed said I wish I had done that, I wish I done this. I don’t want to have those wishes, I want to live a fulfilled life. Q: How much do you normally spend each month on yourself? A: I really don’t know. Each month is so different. I always spend more on others than I do myself. Q: What about your enemies? A: I like them mostly, I don’t really have enemies, I don’t like fighting and I prefer just to let them win. I will always have people that are jealous of me, but I don’t mind, I just carry on doing my daily things. That’s their problem, not mine. Q: Are your parents still alive? A: Yes, they are… and they will be coming here soon; very often they take a cruise out from the UK to come and see me. I have always been very close to my parents and we get along so well. My Mother doesn’t like flying much so she loves to cruise. Q: If you had one wish, what would it be? A: I only wish for good health and a peaceful and happy life.
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8 Probing The Enterprise of Computer/Internet Shop
Chirawat Paramani, Permanent Secretary of Hua Hin Municipality, the committee of Establishment of the Film and Video Act together with staffs from Prachuap Provincial Cultural Office have checked a computer shop in Soi Hua Hin 102 area that has applied for permit to operate as an internet shop and selling, renting, and exchanging videos and CDs.
Certain requirement have to be followed according to the law. Children under the age of 15 are allowed use the service from on Monday to Friday from 14.00 - 20.00, and during weekends and public holidays from 10.00 - 20.00. Youths aged 15 - 18 years are allowed from 14.00. - 22.00, and during weekends and public holidays from 10.00 - 22.00. In addition, smoking and drinking alcohol beverages are prohibited inside the shop.
Dengue Fever: Prevention and Control Program
Discussions on trespassing issues along Klong Baan Takiab
swampy and bumpy roads let alone the inconvenience to road users while the pipes are being laid. Warning lights should also be set up to avoid accidents especially during the night time. As for the areas of Khao Noi, Boh Fai and Samorprong, it is expected to be completed within the next 3 months. Upon the completion of this project, residents should be relieved of water shortage problems and occasional floods caused by blockade in the drainage.
Clean and Safe Public Toilets As New Year’s Gift
This project was instigated by the Ministry of Interior and carried out as a New Year’s gift to the public in early 2019. Hua Hin Municipality then announced the importance of sanitise public toilets. The project is to provide the public and tourists with good hygienic public toilets as well as the importance of cleanliness in using public facilities.
The merchants in front of Hua Hin Temple attended the meeting
Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul, mayor of Hua Hin and related government agencies attended a meeting to resolve the tribulations at hillside area along Klong Baan Takiab. Mr. Komson Charoenarch, Deputy Governor of Prachuab Kirikhan province presided over the meeting.
Discussions proceeded as follows: 1. The Municipal Department together with the Department of Regional Marine Department should survey the number of trespassers along the area. 2. The municipality should devise a procedure and to instigate regulations regarding trespassers occupying public areas without permission to preserve the environment. Provincial heads were instructed to provide guidelines by the end of May. Finalisation will be prompted on the next meeting before proceeding with the demolition of these obstructions built by the intruders.
The Hua Hin Enduro Group
Hua Hin Municipality has launched the Dengue Fever Prevention and Control program for the year 2019. Mr. Thiraphant Jadphol, director of the Public Health and Environment Division and related officials participated in the program.
The purpose is to raise awareness and educate the public in preventing mosquito-related diseases from spreading. The program was reinforced by the health leadership team for Disease Control in the municipality of Hua Hin. Community leaders, volunteers and civilians attended the program. They were taught how to spray chemicals correctly to rid the mosquitoes, its eggs at breeding ground. Mr. Warunyu Kaew Suwan and public health experts from Hua Hin Hospital conducted the lecture in coping with the epidemic, which is a public health problem at a national level. Thailand is a tropical country and it is common to find mosquitoes breeding in houses, communities, schools and swampy public areas.
Fixing Water Problems
Mr. Siraphan Kamonpramote, adviser to the Mayor of Hua Hin presided over the meeting to resolve the problem of water shortage due to laying down of new pipelines around the different areas in Hua Hin. The Provincial Waterworks Authority has started laying these new pipelines throughout Hua Hin and nearby areas in order to increase the distribution of water and to ease the flow into drainage Mr. Prayut Yueannoowong, director of the Provincial Waterworks Authority and some private contractors discussed the problems caused by the project and finding solutions to minimise the dust in the air, soils being swept, HUA HIN TODAY, June 2019
Mr. Nopporn Wutikul, the Mayor of Hua Hin, chaired a meeting to systemise the shops in front of Hua Hin Temple. Heads of local government agencies and other related individuals attended the meeting to consider the setback of shops in the public areas.
In the past, Hua Hin Municipal has ordered the demolition of 18 shops/establishments in the area (which was meant for public use) a to comply with local government regulations. At the meeting, shop owners requested the municipality to allocate them to a new area/ location so as to continue their business. Solutions have been outlined but yet to be announced. Whatever the outcome, pedestrian rights, traffic and public safety should be taken into serious consideration. Nevertheless, a public hearing will have to take place to express the opinions of both the civilians and entrepreneurs before taking further actions.
Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul, mayor of Hua Hin presided over the opening ceremony of the Hua Hin Enduro Group, with more than 80 members joining the event. The Hua Hin Enduro is a group of motocross riders from Hua Hin district led by Mr. Phromnatee Kumkrong.
The assembly was held at Wan Rueng Rod Gas Station in Soi Hua Hin 112. All riders started off together on their “dirt bikes” and cruised along the routes near Khao Yai Temple - Khao Laeng and Banyan Golf Course. This event was organised to promote tourism through motocrossing around Hua Hin’s outskirts.
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Thailand To Deny Visas to Some Retirees Without Valid Health Insurance
Foreigners aged 50 and over residing in Thailand on a particular type of visa will soon be required to buy mandatory health insurance. Approved by Cabinet in April, the new regulations require anyone seeking to stay in Thailand on a Non-Immigrant O-A visa to buy health insurance that offers Bt40,000 coverage for outpatient treatment and Bt400,000 for inpatient. The requirement is being introduced as one of a number of measures to help tackle the problem of foreign tourists and expats absconding with unpaid bills after receiving treatment in Thai state hospitals. Official figures claim that foreigners have piled up Bt300 million in unpaid medical bills since 2016. The exact details and guidelines pertaining to the new requirements were still being being jointly formulated by the Public Health Ministry, the Foreign Ministry, the Interior Ministry, the Immigration Bureau, the Office of Insurance Commission, the Thai General Insurance Association, and the Thai Life Assurance Association at the time of going to press.
However, the new rules are expected to come into force from July Officials have said that overseas insurance policies that meet the minimum requirement will be acceptable. Otherwise, retirees will need to buy insurance via the website https://longstay. tgia.org/ which has been set up specifically for those on a Non-Immigrant O-A visa. Following the announcement, popular expat website Thaivisa.com clarified who exactly is affected by the mandatory health insurance requirement. According to the details issued by the Thai government, only those people who stay in Thailand on a Non-Immigrant O-A visa are affected. Non-Immigrant O-A visas are typically obtained from the Thai Embassy or Consulate in your home country. At the time of going to press, it does not appear that those staying in Thailand on an ‘extension of stay based on retirement’ are affected by the new rules.
For clarification, a Non-Immigrant O-A visa looks like this: https://assets.thaivisa.com/forum/ uploads/monthly_2019_05/imageproxy.jpg. bc50247cc9d5a3b0e5fb291c755dac24.jpg An extension of stay based on retirement looks like this: https://assets.thaivisa.com/forum/ uploads/monthly_2019_05/rv.jpg.32949c 36f39bdabe2166135e1448f949.jpg The announcement that health insurance will be mandatory for NonImmigrant O-A visa holders has sent shock waves through the expat community in Thailand. Many elderly expats, particularly those with pre-existing conditions or those age 75 or over have been left wondering if they will be able to get insurance at all. Other expats commenting online wondered if the new requirement for NonImmigrant O-A visa holders would be the first step in making it a requirement for foreign expats of all ages to have health insurance.
For expats, it is important you understand exactly what visa type or extension of stay you have. Open your passport and look at what is inside! It is not enough to simply say “I have a retirement visa” because that often doesn’t accurately clarify what is in your passport. There will be retirees reading this who think they have a retirement visa, when what they actually have is an ‘extension of stay based on retirement’, and if that is the case, the new mandatory health insurance rules probably do not affect you.
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10 Thailand Appoints New Immigration Chief
The Thai government has announced the appointment of a new head of its Immigration Bureau, replacing Pol Lt Gen Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn who was removed from the position in early April. As confirmed in the Royal Gazette, Pol Lt Gen Sompong Chingduang will now lead the Immigration Bureau. Pol Lt Gen Sompong moves to Immigration from the Border Patrol Police Bureau where he held the position of Commissioner. Pol Lt Gen Sompong, known as ‘Big Oud’ in the Thai media, was once dubbed “the crime buster of Bangkok”, following his work as a former deputy commissioner at the Metropolitan Police Bureau. In October 2018, he was appointed chief of the Border Patrol Police, and as a result was promoted to police lieutenant general. He has also worked at the Crime Suppression Division in southern Thailand and been a district police chief in Narathiwat. During his time in the south he was credited with capturing many secessionist militants active in the area. Meanwhile, Pol.Lt. Col. Surachete Hakparn, the former commander of the
Immigration Bureau, has been appointed to a clerical role within the Prime Minister’s Office. Surachete no longer works for the police and is now just a civil servant in the Office of the Permanent Secretary. Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan that Surachete will not face an investigation following his sudden and mysterious transfer from head of Immigration to what is a now a civilian role in the civil service. Surachate was once a prominent rising star in the police force and was featured regularly in news coverage and on social media dealing with high-profile cases. During his time leading the Immigration Bureau, Surachate became synonymous with the ‘X-Ray Outlaw Foreigner’ policy that attempted to crackdown on visa overstayers and foreign criminals residing in Thailand. Surachate also launched a crackdown o n h i s ow n i m m i g rat i o n o f f i ce r s , implementing a tough anti-corruption message in the form of signage which read “No Tips” and that was displayed at offices and border checkpoints nationwide.
Political Uncertainty and Export Slump Hits Thai Economy
Ongoing political uncertainties and a slump in exports due to the U.S.-China trade dispute saw Thailand’s economy slow in the first quarter. Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy expanded 2.8% from a year earlier - the weakest in over four years - according to government data. The slowdown was lower than analyst projections. Kasikorn Research forecast 3.5% growth, the Thai Chamber of Commerce University saw a 3.7% expansion, while the median in a Reuters poll of economists was 3%. Central bank policy makers alluded to potential hazards for the economy in minutes of their May 8 meeting that left the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1.75 per cent, Reuters reported. “The Thai economy was subject to
heightened political uncertainties, which could have implications for economic growth, including a direct effect on government spending in the period ahead and an indirect effect on private consumption and investor confidence,” minutes of the bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting said. Continuing on that theme, another entry said: “Investors remained cautious to invest in Thai assets partly due to domestic political uncertainties.” According to the minutes, the committee would need to wait for more clarity due to global economic and domestic political uncertainties. “Therefore, current accommodative policy would remain appropriate. Going forward, further policy rate adjustment would be gradual and follow a datadependent approach,” they said.
Netflix to Make Mini Series About Dramatic Thai Cave Rescue
Thai Immigration to Introduce Facial And Fingerprint Recognition at All Airports and Border Checkpoints
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau is introducing facial and fingerprint identification Biometrics system to enhance security at checkpoints nationwide. The system works by scanning the fingerprint or face of the person trying to enter or leave the country. Speaking ahead of the official launch of the new system at Phuket Airport earlier this month, police spokesman Kritsana Pattanacharoen said: “The system will be ready to use from July 1 when there will be more than 2,000 machines installed at immigration checkpoints around Thailand. “This system can identify people and helps detect fake passports. Thailand is the fifth country in Asia that has installed this HUA HIN TODAY, June 2019
biometrics ID system.” Thai media reported the new biometric system has cost the Immigration Bureau an estimated 2.1 billion baht. The new system will put an end to days of people who are blacklisted from Thailand either re-entering Thailand on fake passports or returning to their home country, changing their name and re-entering on a passport in their new name. It should also help prevent people who are wanted overseas from entering Thailand. The facial and fingerprint recognition machines will eventually be rolled out at at 170 sea, land and airport borders nationwide, replacing the old technology that is used currently.
Netflix has confirmed it has secured the rights to make a mini series about the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from the Tham Luang cave complex in Chiang Rai last year. “The story combines so many unique local and universal themes which connected people from all walks of life, from all around the world,” Erika North, Netflix’s Director of International Originals, said. “Thailand is a very important market for Netflix and we are looking forward to bringing this inspiring local, but globally resonant story...to life,” she added. The “Wild Boars” football team entered the cave on 23 June 2018 but became trapped when rainy season downpour caused part of the cave to flood. The 17 day rescue mission to free them captured international attention and
gripped people around the world, with multiple countries sending experts to help. We look forward to working with all involved parties to ensure our story is told accurately,” assistant coach Ekkapol “Ake” Chantapong said. The miniseries will be directed by Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu and Nattawut “Baz” Poonpiriya, Reuters reported. Netflix and SK Global Entertainment secured the rights from the 13 Thamluang, a company established by the boys and their coach. So far, two books about the rescue have been published while a feature film by British-Thai director Tom Waller, “The Cave”, wrapped up shooting in December, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
11 Thailand to Introduce Strict Points Based System for Driving Offences
The Thai government is hoping to introduce a strict penalty points based system in a bid to improve road safety in the country. The Ministry of Transport has announced it has been working with the Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) in order to help implement the new system. Japan’s traffic laws are among the stricist in the world. While it is not clear exactly when it will come into force in Thailand, the system is already at the final stage of drafting before it will be submitted to parliament for approval. It is understood that driving licenses will be tied to a certain number of points, which are added if a driver is found to have committed an offence. For example, failure to stop at traffic lights would result in a 2 point penalty and fine of between 1,800 baht and 3,200 baht, while speeding could result in a six point penalty and increased fine. Anyone who amasses six penalty points within a three year period faces having their licenses suspended for up 180 days.
Japanese traffic laws are also very strict when it come to driving under the influence of alcohol, where people caught drink driving can face up to three years in jail. In Thailand, the new points based system proposes a potential 35-point penalty, a maximum jail term of five years and/or fine of up to 300,000 baht, as well as five-year driving licence suspension. The introduction of the new point based system will also result in various government agencies and the police sharing data on drivers regarding traffic offences and convictions. Earlier this year, drink driving was found to be the number one killer on Thai roads during the so-called “Seven Dangerous Days” at Songkran. Between April 11 to 17 2019 there were a total of 3,338 road accidents resulted in 3,442 people injured and 386 dead. According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, 36.6 percent of accidents were caused by drinking driving, while speeding accounted for 28.3 percent of accidents.
Visa-On-Arrival Fee Waiver Extended Until October, as Thailand Reports Drop in Tourist Arrivals
The Thai government has announced it will extend the visa-on-arrival (VOA) fee waiver for citizens of 20 countries, including India and China, for another six months, until 31 October. Officials said the measure will help stimulate and promote tourism as well as to enhance the kingdom’s attractiveness among foreign visitors. Citizens of Andorra, Bulgaria, Bhutan, China including Taiwan, Cyprus, Ethiopia, Fiji, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan will be exempted from the 2,000 Baht visa-on-arrival fee for the purpose of touring in Thailand for not more than 15 days. The government first approved the visa-on-arrival fee waiver from 15 November, 2018, to 14 January, 2019, and further extended the measure to 30 April. Thai news site Thairath reported that waiving the VOA fee had helped with an increase in the number of foreigners visiting Thailand. Between Nov 15 to March 31, 3.58 million
foreigners visited Thailand, an increase of 83 percent compared to the 1.6 million visitors during the same period in the previous year. Thairath also reported that while waiving the VOA fee resulted government losing 2.95 billion baht in revenue, it helped to draw more foreign tourists who generated 104.616 billion baht in tourism revenue. Meanwhile, Bloomberg recently reported that Thailand suffered a rare combined drop in tourist arrivals and spending in March, signaling a rocky first quarter for Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy. The number of visitors fell 0.7 percent from a year ago to 3.5 million, official figures out Friday and data compiled by Bloomberg show. Foreign tourism receipts slid 1.3 percent to 184.5 billion baht ($5.8 billion). Chinese holidaymakers have driven a years-long boom but arrival numbers have declined for two straight months. However, the news site also reported a significant 35 percent increase in visitors from India.
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12 Offbeat Holidays in June NATIONAL GO BAREFOOT DAY - June 1
NATIONAL HERBS AND SPICES DAY – June 10
Your Country’s National Day
National Day of Sweden – June 6th
On June 1. National Go Barefoot Day is observed on June 1. This day is an opportunity to kick off your shoes and run barefoot through the cool grass! More importantly, it is a day to help support a charity that provides millions of underprivileged children all around the world with shoes.
National Herbs and Spices Day is observed annually on June 10. It is the season for fresh herbs and spices. They are an essential part of flavorful cooking as well as fun and easy to grow.
NATIONAL SMILE POWER DAY – June 15
NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVOR’S DAY June 2nd
National Day of Sweden is a national holiday observed in Sweden on 6 June every year. Prior to 1983, the day was celebrated as the Swedish Flag Day, since the early twentieth and made National Holiday as late as 2004. The tradition of celebrating this date began 1916 at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium, in honour of the election of King Gustav Vasa in 1523, as this was considered the foundation of modern Sweden.
Russia Day – June 12th
Observed annually on the first Sunday in June, National Cancer Survivor’s Day has been set aside to “demonstrate that life after a cancer diagnosis can be a reality.” Each year on National Cancer Survivor’s Day, events and celebrations are held and hosted around the United States by local communities, hospitals and support groups honoring cancer survivors. Events may include parades, carnivals, art exhibits, contests and testimonies. President George W. Bush and the National Cancer Institute director each included a commencement at the 2008 celebration.
June 15th is the day we observe National Smile Power Day. This is a day for everyone to share the power of the smile. From the good morning greeting and the first “How may I help you?” present yourself with a smile. No matter where you are employed, job seeking, retired or looking for new horizons starting the day with a smile is certainly more empowering than a pout or grump. Starting with a smile first is easier than trying to get there later in the day.
NATIONAL HANDSHAKE DAY - June 27
Russia Day called Day of adoption of the declaration of state sovereignty of RSFSR before 2002 is the national holiday of the Russian Federation. It has been celebrated annually on June 12 since 1992. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of State Sovereignty of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) on June 12, 1990. The passage of this Declaration by the First Congress of People’s Deputies marked the beginning of constitutional reform in the Russian Soviet state.
Iceland National Day- June 17th Icelandic National Day is an annual holiday in Iceland which commemorates the foundation of the Republic of Iceland on 17 June 1944. This date also marks the end of Iceland’s century’s old ties with Denmark.[1] The date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of Jón Sigurðsson, a major figure of Iceland culture and the leader of the 19th century Icelandic independence movement.
NATIONAL RUNNING DAY - June 5
Is Independence Day of Madagascar - June 26
Each year on the first Wednesday in June, people across the United States participate in National Running Day. This day was designated as a day for runners to reaffirm their passion for running. It is also a good day for beginners to begin a life-changing commitment to running.
BEST FRIENDS DAY – June 8
The last Thursday of each June, people across the nation observe National Handshake Day. Of all the various forms of greeting, the handshake is perhaps one of the most ancient. The origin of the handshake is hard to pinpoint. As it is a non-verbal mode of communication, it may have existed before written records. Theories suggest it was a way for medieval knights, Roman soldiers and other weapon carrying men to check for hidden daggers by grasping each other’s forearms in greeting.
SOCIAL MEDIA DAY – June 30
The late 18th century, the island of Madagascar was ruled by a fragmented assortment of shifting sociopolitical alliances. Beginning in the early 19th century, most of the island was united and ruled as the Kingdom of Madagascar by a series of Merina nobles. The monarchy ended in 1897 when the island was absorbed into the French colonial empire, from which the island gained independence in 1960. The autonomous state of Madagascar has since undergone four major constitutional periods, termed republics. Since 1992, the nation has officially been governed as a constitutional democracy from its capital at Antananarivo.
The Independence of Democratic Republic of Congo - June 30
On June 8, honor your closest and dearest friend on Best Friends Day. The relationship between best friends is often fierce and can withstand distance, storms and silence. Whether we’ve known them all our lives or they are more recently acquired, best friends make tough times bearable, fun times memorable and memorable times priceless. HUA HIN TODAY, June 2019
Social Media Day is observed annually on June 30th. In its short life, social media has redefined how people interact, communicate and share with family, friends and the world.
Independence Day is celebrated on June 30 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) after Joseph Kasa-Vubu was chosen to be president. A long history of armed conflict followed, still leaving many people hungry for not only for ethnic independence, but also basic human freedoms. In recent years, the number of people participating in Independence Day celebrations has significantly decreased. With widespread disease and famine, huge populations of people are still dying off in the DR Congo. Civil unrest, anti-social behaviour and long wars have left deep scars on the people of the DR Congo, leaving many people to believe that independence still doesn’t truly exist.
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14 Gold Worth Billions Smuggled Out of Africa Billions of dollars’ worth of gold is being smuggled out of Africa every year through the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East – a gateway to markets in Europe, the United States and beyond – a Reuters analysis has found. Customs data shows that the UAE imported $15.1 billion worth of gold from Africa in 2016, more than any other country and up from $1.3 billion in 2006. The total weight was 446 tonnes, in varying degrees of purity – up from 67 tonnes in 2006. Much of the gold was not recorded in the exports of African states. Five trade economists interviewed by Reuters said this indicates large amounts of gold are leaving Africa with no taxes being paid to the states that produce them. Previous reports and studies have highlighted the black-market trade in gold mined by people, including children, who have no ties to big business, and dig or pan for it with little official oversight. No-one can put an exact figure on the total value that is leaving Africa. But the Reuters analysis gives an estimate of the scale.
Reuters assessed the volume of the illicit trade by comparing total imports into the UAE with the exports declared by African states. Industrial mining firms in Africa told Reuters they did not send their gold to the UAE – indicating that its gold imports from Africa come from other, informal sources. Informal methods of gold production, known in the industry as “artisanal” or small-scale mining, are growing globally. They have provided a livelihood to millions of Africans and help some make more money than they
could dream of from traditional trades. But the methods leak chemicals into rocks, soil and rivers. And African governments such as Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia complain that gold is now being illegally produced and smuggled out of their countries on a vast scale, sometimes by criminal operations, and often at a high human and environmental cost. Artisanal mining began as small-time ventures. But the “romantic” era of individual mining has given way to “largescale and dangerous” operations run by foreign-controlled criminal syndicates, Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo told a mining conference in February. Ghana is Africa’s second-largest gold producer. Not everyone in the chain is breaking the law. Miners, some of them working legally, typically sell the gold to middlemen. The middlemen either fly the gold out directly or trade it across Africa’s porous borders, obscuring its origins before couriers carry it out of the continent, often in hand luggage. For example, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a major gold producer but one whose official exports amount to a fraction of its estimated production: Most is smuggled into neighboring Uganda and Rwanda. “It is of course worrisome for us but we have very little leverage to stop it,” said Thierry Boliki, director of the CEEC, the Congolese government body that is meant to register, value and tax high-value minerals like gold. The customs data provided by governments to Comtrade, a United Nations database, shows the UAE has been a prime destination for gold from many African states for some years. In 2015, China – the world’s biggest gold consumer – imported more gold from Africa than the UAE. But during 2016, the latest year for which data is available, the UAE imported almost double the value taken by China. With African gold imports worth $8.5 billion that year, China came a distant second. Switzerland, the world’s gold refining hub, came third with $7.5 billion worth. Most of the gold is traded in Dubai, home to the UAE’s gold industry. The UAE reported gold imports from 46 African countries for 2016. Of those countries, 25 did not provide Comtrade with data on their gold exports to the UAE. But
the UAE said it had imported a total of $7.4 billion worth of gold from them. In addition, the UAE imported much more gold from most of the other 21 countries than those countries said they had exported. In all, it said it imported gold worth $3.9 billion – about 67 tonnes – more than those countries said they sent out. “There is a lot of gold leaving Africa without being captured in our records,” said Frank Mugyenyi, a senior adviser on industrial development at the African Union who set up the organization’s minerals unit. “UAE is cashing in on the unregulated environment in Africa.” The Dubai Customs Authority referred Reuters’ queries to the UAE foreign ministry, which did not respond. The UAE government media office referred Reuters to the UAE federal customs authority, which also did not respond. Not all the discrepancies in the data analyzed by Reuters necessarily point to African-mined gold being smuggled out through the UAE. Small differences could result from shipping costs and taxes being declared differently, a time-lag between a cargo leaving and arriving, or simply mistakes. And gold analysts say some of the trade, especially from Egypt and Libya, could include gold that has been recycled. But in 11 cases, the per-kilo value that the UAE declared importing is significantly higher than that recorded by the exporting country. This, said Leonce Ndikumana, an economist who has studied capital flows in Africa, is a “classic case of export under-invoicing” to reduce taxes. Matthew Salomon, an American economist who has researched the use of trade statistics to identify illicit financial flows, said the issue deserves scrutiny. “Persistent
Nigeria Deploys Satellite Tech to Track Oil Smugglers From algorithms to track “dark” ships smuggling stolen crude oil to an online licensing system to undercut corruption, one Nigerian government agency hopes it can use new technology to tackle theft which has cost the country billions. But the initiative by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) may be too late to stem the migration of energy majors to the relative safety of drilling at sea, driven offshore by an illegal trade that Nigeria’s sprawling bureaucracy has for decades proved unable or unwilling to tackle. Deep in the maze of creeks in the oilrich Niger Delta region, thieves tap pipelines and siphon the crude via rubber hoses up to 2 kilometers long into barrels aboard small craft. They then sail alongside larger vessels, allowing the contraband to be pumped shipto-ship into oil tankers bound for export, usually to Asia — mixed imperceptibly
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in a ratio as small as 10 percent with the legitimate product. Africa’s top oil exporter has turned to French data firm Kpler, just six years old and staffed by a hundred mostly young employees, to help it ferret out the smugglers from the thousands of ships plying Nigerian waters. The DPR began its collaboration with Kpler in December and unveiled it this month, among other tech-focused plans to detect what it calls “rogue” or “dark” ships. Kpler and the DPR declined to specify the value of their contract. They could face an uphill battle to mollify investors in Nigeria’s oil sector. “The frustration with the level of sabotage and environmental damage caused by the theft is high and a major factor pushing business interest to the offshore,” said a source working for an international firm operating in Nigeria.
CCTV From Kpler’s shared WeWork office space far away in London, the head of its partnership with Nigeria, Antoine Pillet, zooms in on a lonely vessel deep in the Delta’s river system using satellite data and the firm’s own software. Sitting above the Forcados crude pipeline and away from a crowded main shipping channel, the ship is surrounded by swamps stained black by spills and forests hollowed out in places by wildcat construction — tell-tale signs of theft and refining. “In some ways, we’re the CCTV of what’s going on in Nigerian waters,” Pillet joked. “We provide the data, but don’t really give opinions on what may be going on.” Kpler’s platform monitors 24/7, logging erratic journeys like this and changes to ships’ drafts which indicate on or off-loading of cargoes into an algorithm it is training the DPR to interpret. “This technology is a way of improving the way we do things. Of course there are problems here and there, but we don’t have inherent problems,” Paul Osu, the DPR’s head of public affairs, told Reuters. “Technology is the way to boost transparency of operations and improve investor confidence,” he added. Asked how a mooted “inter-agency forensic team” cited
by the DPR would stop any illicit trade, Osu did not elaborate. SABOTAGE UP The United Nations Security Council estimates that Nigeria lost $2.8 billion of revenue to oil theft in 2017, although Kpler says the minimum 100,000 barrels per day — $3 billion to $8 billion a year — identified in a 2013 Chatham House report better approximates current losses. The DPR is also rolling out other plans to record oil and gas flows into a real-time central database. But the projects come many years past the point at which oil majors lost patience and began diversifying offshore — for safety and in pursuit of tantalizing new gas resources. “We are looking to concentrate on a smaller (onshore) footprint,” Royal Dutch Shell’s Nigeria country chair Osagie Okunbo told reporters in August. Shell is the largest major operating onshore. Shell alone recorded 128 oil spills resulting from sabotage in 2018, more than double the previous year and the highest since 2014. “Hopefully from there (we can) contribute to discussions on the wider Niger Delta issue and that will reduce some of the big problems we have with spills and illegal activities there,” Okunbo added. Reuters
15 Meeting to Resolve The Complaints Regarding The Dog Care Centre
Managing The Hua Hin College Sidewalk
Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul, the Mayor of Hua Hin presided over a meeting with Mr. Sanya Sainamphueng, Director of Sanitary Division, Mr. Thantup Chaiyakao, Head of the Sanitation and Environment Department and relevant staff to discuss the complaints from neighbours near the Hua Hin Dog Care Centre. Issues were as follows: 1. Releasing of waste water from the Dog Centre that gush into the houses nearby. 2. Disgusting odour from the Dog Centre has irritated residents. 3. The noise of barking dogs creating nuisance. During the meeting solutions have been suggested. - Treatment tanks will be added and a new wastewater treatment system will be installed to prevent the water from gushing into surrounding houses. - Cages must be washed down regularly. - Transferring dogs that barks continuously from the north zone to the south end zone which is the farthest away from the houses nearby. Planting more trees along the fences of the centre could also minimise the noise and the odour to a certain point. - Request to transfer a significant number of dogs to Loei Province Dog Centre so as to reduce the population of dogs here at the Hua Hin centre. All these issues will be presented to the Governor of Prachuap Kirikhan province for immediate action. Mr. Nopporn Wutikul, the Mayor of Hua Hin attended a meeting regarding the approval for the use of sidewalk in front of Hua Hin College by the traders/vendors to sell their products, together with Mr. Apichart Chanthayakorn, Director of Prachuab Kirikhan Highway District who chaired the meeting, Traffic Police Officer of Hua Hin Police Station, Mr.Thantap Chaiyachao, Chief of Sanitation and Environment Division, Mr. Supanop Mudchan, Operations Manager of Municipal, the Representative from Hua Hin College School and the Trader Group. However, the meeting couldn’t reach its
verdict. The Prachuab Kirikhan Highway District will need to gather more substantial facts before coming into conclusion. Recently, the Prachuab Kirikhan Highway District has ordered the traders/ vendors to stop selling their products along the sidewalk in front of Hua Hin College due to traffic congestion and inconvenience for pedestrians. There was no discipline and system amongst the vendors as well. The group of traders/vendors have gathered to request for assistance and leniency from the Highway District to allow them to run their businesses again.
Obtaining Groundwater Drilling Permits and Licenses “Nong Bai Toei” is Miss Grand Prachuab Kirikhan 2019
The Department of Local Administration has told the public to notify their local authorities if they wished to drill new groundwater wells or use groundwater from the existing wells. According to Section 17 of the Groundwater Act in 1977, they should first apply for permits/licenses from their provincial Groundwater Department. Application of permits and licenses can be submitted at the Groundwater Department in Prachuab Kirikhan Province (Director of Natural Resources and Environment Office). For more information, Please contact:032 604409, or E-mail: prachuapkhirikhan. org@mnre.go.th
BluPort Hua Hin Resort Mall, one of the major sponsors, held the finals of “Miss Grand Prachuab Kirikhan Competition” in which 17 finalists were selected by the committee. Mr. Amnat Jaisamutnimitthawin, Senior Permanent Secretary, presided over the ceremony along with Khun Soraya Homchun, Director of TAT Prachuab Kirikhan Office, Khun Chariya Hunsavong, General Manager of Blúport Hua Hin Resort Mall and a number of distinguished guests witnessed the competition and the excitement of the cheering crowd. After more than 3 hours until the final round, with the ultimate question & answer portion to impress the committee about their overall talent. All the 9 judges unanimously decided that the award goes to contestant # 8, Ms. Maneerat Pitaiyarat or “Nong Bai Toei”, 22 years old, a 3rd year student of the Faculty of Political Science in Ramkhamhaeng University. She won the title “Miss Grand Prachuab Kirikhan 2019” and a grand prize of 50,000 Baht in cash, including the crown, sash, and a trophy. The 1st runner up was contestant # 15, Ms. Nittaya Chaiyasri, 27 years old received 30,000 Baht cash, a sash and trophy. 2nd runner up goes to contestant # 10, Ms. Thanaporn Saisatha 21 years old, received 20,000 Baht cash with a sash and trophy. She also she won the Miss Favourite of the Media and Photographers. Miss Grand Prachuab Kirikhan or “Nong Bai Toei” will represent the province of Prachuab Kirikhan and will compete in the “Miss Grand Thailand 2019” contest in the very near future.
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16 HIIT Training Needs More Care the flexibility, mobility, core strength and muscles to perform these exercises,” said study co-author Dr. Joseph Ippolito, physician in the department of orthopedics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. That’s not to say that researchers believe HIIT workouts are bad or that people should stop doing them altogether. It’s generally people who do HIITs without supervision who are at a higher risk of getting hurt, mainly thanks to poor form and muscle overuse.
HIIT - high intensity interval training - has been the trend of the fitness industry for much of the last decade. High-intensity interval training is combined with aerobics, weight lifting and calisthenics at the maximum capacity, followed by short rest periods which deliver fitness goals in less time. A typical HIIT workout might be 30 seconds of intense exercise, followed by 30 seconds rest, repeated for 10 rounds. One of the major benefits of HIIT is that people can get an intense workout, in a relatively short period of time. Some fitness experts have also claimed that HIIT helps to burn more calories than typical steady-state cardio such as jogging on a treadmill or using the cross trainer and is therefore more beneficial for weight loss than other forms of exercise. However, a new study by Rutgers University has revealed that people who frequently perform HIIT workouts are more likely to get injured.
The study, published in the Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, analysed records in the National Electronic Surveillance System from 2007 through 2016. Researchers found 3,988,902 injuries related to HIIT exercises, including injuries from commonly used equipment, like kettlebells and barbells, and from calisthenics like burpees, push-ups, and lunges.
Men aged 20 to 29 accounted for most of the injuries, and knees, ankles, and shoulders were found to be at the greatest risk of injury. There was also an increase in internal organ injuries, concussions, strains and sprains, nerve damage, dislocations, and puncture wounds. The researchers believe a rise in the popularity of HIIT workouts, as determined by analyzing Google search data, might explain this spike in injuries. “These workouts are marketed as ‘one size fits all.’ However, many athletes, especially amateurs, do not have
“We certainly do not want to discourage people from this type of exercise because of its numerous health benefits, but recommend that they understand the pre-existing conditions and physical weaknesses that may predispose them to injury,” said study co-author Nicole D. Rynecki, a student at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, in a press release. One other way to prepare yourself for HIITs is to pretrain for them, says Rynecki, with exercises that focus on balance, strength, and jumping — these will help ready you for the demands of HIITs. And don’t forget to stretch: “Exercises such as stretches that can increase range of motion and strengthen rotator cuff muscles are important, especially for older people and those who are predisposed to rotator cuff tears,” she said. Before taking on any new protocols or group fitness classes, it’s important to speak with a trainer or instructor about pre-existing injuries or weaknesses to ensure you don’t get hurt.
Heat Stroke Hot temperatures may result in health problems, especially heatstroke or sunstroke. Heatstroke occurs when the body stays in a place with high temperature for a long time, causing a malfunction in the brain system that controls the body’s heat. This cause your body to overheat because it cannot cool down within time. The heat can be as high as 40 celsius, which can be fatal to other body systems. The followings are notable symptoms of heatstroke: alteration in sweating that could result as no sweat, sun fatigue, flushed skin, feverish, extreme thirst, headache, nausea, hyperventilation, tensed muscle, seizures, delirium, and losing consciousness. Heatstroke can be life-threatening should the patient not be treated in time. Children, senior citizens, people who do not have enough rest, drinkers, or those who have to work outdoor are the sensitive groups to heatstroke. The sensitive groups also include those who have a chronic disease such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, as well as athletes who did not prepare themselves well before training in the hot weather. You could prevent yourself from heatstroke by drinking a lot of water, at least 2 liters per day, especially on the day that has high temperature or when you have to be in the sun for a long time; wear airy and light colured clothes; use sunscreen that also prevent sunburn; avoid alcohol drinks and outdoor exercise. If you encounter people experiencing heatstroke, you should bring them to the shade immediately, lay them down, lift both of their feet, loosen their clothes, and use a cloth moistened with cold water to compress their foldable joints, armpit, and head. This will help cooling their body, then take them to a hospital immediately. Heatstroke or sunstroke might not sound like a fatal name. However, with its severity, it could be life-threatening. Therefore, it is best to be attentive about heatstroke and its symptoms. If your body starts to give you the signal, it is highly suggested not to force your body and take rest. By Health Lab
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17 Get to know about the kidneys for your good kidney health Our kidneys work like a special filtering machine which is magical and essential for life. Each kidney has 1 million cellular units (nephrons) of blood filtration process filtering about 180 liters of blood everyday. The liquid is excreted in a form of urine and useful substances are absorbed back to the body as part of regulation process of fluid and electrolytes. In addition, kidneys are a source of hormone called erythropoietin which stimulated the bone marrow to produce mature red blood cells to keep us away from anemia. Our kidneys also produce renin, a hormone that control blood pressure levels, and calcitriol, the vitamin D derivative, to control the balance of calcium and phosphorus at the kidneys and digestive tract.
Chronic kidney diseases are caused by many reasons including severe urinary tract infections, diabetes, hypertension, gout, kidney stones, severe obesity, nephritis, SLE, kidney tumors, kidney cysts, nephritis and side effects from some medication, herbal medicines or some dietary supplements such as vitamin C consumed more than 500 mg/day. Dr.Siriporn Leehacharoenkul, our nephrologist at Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin shares that kidney diseases are ones of the major medical problems and sometimes considered a silent threat that can occur to anyone of any age. In normal conditions, organs will deteriorate with increased age
which is unavoidable. The reduced kidney function usually occurs after the age of 30 years at an average rate of 1 percent per year. However, people can live normally without knowing that their kidneys are deteriorating as kidney functions are gradually reducing which does not affect the overall physical conditions. The kidney disease occurs when the kidney functions decrease at a higher rate than the natural changes in normal people. The condition in which kidney function decreases abruptly is called acute kidney injury which may return to normal function if receiving proper treatments and care. However, if the abnormality of kidney functions exist longer than 3 months, it will be considered as a chronic kidney disease. Patients with chronic kidney disease have significantly reduced kidney functions meaning that the rate of kidney filtration is less than 15 percent of their normal capacities are referred to as end-stage kidney failure. Those patients have symptoms from the accumulation of wastes in the blood, water and electrolyte imbalance and some hormones deficiencies leading to lack of energy, loss of appetite, vomiting, swelling, anemia, high blood pressure, itching, pain, muscle cramps, dry and rough skin, darkening of the skin, fragile bones and etc. The treatment for this condition is kidney replacement therapy. The duration of disease progression to the end-stage kidney failure varies in each patient. There are many factors involved such as the cause of the disease and the age of diagnosis of kidney disease. There are 4 methods for treating chronic kidney disease with end-stage kidney failure: 1) Kidney Replacement Therapy with Hemodialysis. 2) Peritoneal Dialysis 3) Kidney Transplantation and 4) Symptomatic Treatment
At Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin, we provide services of Kidney Replacement Therapy with Hemodialysis. In hemodialysis, a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney are used to clean the blood which is carried out under close supervision of a team of specialists at hemodialysis unit. The hemodialysis machine imitates the functions of the regular kidneys to balance the electrolyte and fluid, also eliminates wastes in the blood. At the end of the process of hemodialysis, the good blood is restored back to patient’s body without contamination. Normally, the hemodialysis process takes 4 - 5 hours and 2 - 3 times per week, depending on the patient’s conditions and levels of waste in blood. From the explanation given above, the kidney disease is a disease that may be hidden in a person that has no symptoms at all and it can be caused by various reasons. Some chronic kidney diseases may not have any severe symptoms that affect your lifestyle until the kidney function is greatly reduced. Those patients will come to see the doctor only when at the end-stage kidney failure has occurred and they are losing the opportunity to receive treatments to slow the deterioration of kidney functions which may help them to have a better quality of life and delay the kidney replacement therapy as long as they could.
Therefore, the regular health check-up every year or as required is important to screen whether you are at risk for the kidney disease. The three basic examinations including blood pressure measurements, kidney function test (Serum BUN, Creatinine) and urine examination are made during the examination. In case of abnormal findings, you may need additional investigations and a consultation with our nephrologist. Dr. Siriporn Leehacharoenkul also suggests that to prevent having kidney failure is an important step which can be made by annual health check-up as mentioned above. Furthermore, changing personal behaviors by eating good food and avoiding salty, sweet, high saturated fat diets especially, high cholesterol food, processed food, some unknown herbal medicines and dietary supplements. In addition, you should quit smoking and limiting drinking alcohol, control body weight and have a regular exercise, drink enough water, keep blood sugar, lipid and blood pressure levels under control to keep your kidneys healthy.
Hemodialysis Unit, Nephrology Clinic, Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin
Exercising & Socialising Makes You Happier Than Making Money
Researchers at Yale and Oxford may have proven exercise is more important to your mental health than your economic status.
The scientists found that, while those who exercised regularly tended to feel bad for around 18 days a year, non-active participants felt bad for 35 days more on average. The team also noticed that certain sports that involve socialising can have more of a positive effect on your mental health than others. It’s clear exercise has health benefits both physical and mental — but what if we could actually prove it was more important to your mental health than your economic status? According to a study carried out by researchers at Yale and Oxford, we may have done just that. In the study, published in The Lancet, scientists collected data about the physical behaviour and mental mood of over 1.2 million Americans. Participants could choose from 75 types of physical activity
— from lawn-mowing, childcare, and housework to weight lifting, cycling, and running. Participants were asked to answer the following question: “How many times have you felt mentally unwell in the past 30 days, for example, due to stress, depression, or emotional problems?” The participants were also asked about their income and physical activities. They were able to choose from 75 types of physical activity — from lawn-mowing, childcare, and housework to weight lifting, cycling, and running. Those who keep more active tend to be happier overall.
mental health. Exercise is clearly good for you but how much is too much? “The relationship between sport duration and mental load is U-shaped,” said study author Adam Chekroud of Yale University. The study found that physical activity only contributes to better mental well-being when it falls within a certain time frame. According to the study, three to five training sessions each lasting between 30 to 60 minutes per week is ideal. More than this, however, can have the opposite effect — in fact, the mental health of those participants who exercised for longer than three hours a day suffered more than that of those who weren’t particularly physically active.
The scientists also noticed that certain sports that involve socialising — i.e. team sports — can have more of a positive effect on your mental health than others. Despite the fact that neither cycling nor aerobics and fitness technically counts as team sports, these activities can also have a considerable positive effect on your mental health. www.thelancet.com (August 2018)
Team sports, fitness classes and cycling top the list of exercising for mental health The scientists found that, while those who exercised regularly tended to feel bad for around 35 days a year, non-active participants felt bad for 18 days more on average. In addition, the researchers found that physically active people feel just as good as those who don’t do sports, but who earn around US$25,000 more a year. Essentially, you’d have to earn quite a lot more for your earnings to give you the same happiness-boosting effect sport has. That doesn’t mean, however, that the more sport you do, the happier you are. Too much exercise can be detrimental to your HUA HIN TODAY, June 2019
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Thailand’s “AnimalFriendly” Clinic All Set Up The trial opening of People & Animals Thailand Clinic (PAT) last April 28th 2019 intended for animal lovers and supporters of this new clinic, will be providing free vaccinations, sterilisation and other treatment for stray/ street dogs so as to ease the work of many street dog rescuers in the region. However, this is not a normal veterinary clinic, nor a dog shelter or a service clinic for pet animals. It focused mainly on stray/ street dogs that needs treatment. The PAT Clinic is able to administer about 40 sterilisations a day by their 2 professional veterinarians who are equipped with new medical equipment. “It’s just a matter of few weeks before our Clinic will be in full swing”, Paula (Clinic’s Manager) says “while the small details are being sorted out.
Announcement will be made for our Clinic’s official opening date.” For enquiries call Paula 064 918 7461. Location: The 1st shop-house unit north of “The Energy” on the ocean side of Petchkasem Road, Cha-Am. Look for the 197 Km marker in the centre island. #peopleanimalsthailand
Smart Product by Farm @ Home
May 17, 2019 – Market Village Shopping Centre Hua Hin Mr. Chatree Bunnak, Deputy Director General of the Department of Agricultural Extension presided over the opening ceremony of Smart Product by Farm @ Home, introducing outstanding products from community enterprises and group of farmers from 8 provinces in the western region to provide agricultural products to farmers and consumers. The Prachuab Kirikhan Housewife and Agriculture Group hosted the event whilst Mr. Amornthep Uammeepian, General Manager of Market Village Shopping Centre Hua Hin welcomed the honoured guests. The event was divided into 3 zones, including zones selling agricultural products, ready-to-eat food zone and plants and trees zone which are eco-friendly products harvested locally. These products were carefully selected and free from harmful fertilizers and chemicals.
The community enterprises and farmers groups chose the displayed products based upon their profound knowledge and experience in agriculture. It has been known these productions are of high quality and distinctive to their own uniqueness from each region. In addition, the Department of Agricultural Extension and other government agencies have supported the development of the production and modernizing their methods in growing agricultural products. A variety of fruit products were on display including grapefruit, coconut, banana and mango which are all non-toxic agricultural products and has met GAP standards. As for processed agricultural products, they brought in processed seafood, processed fruits, processed dried food and Thai desserts. The organizer also advised the operators to avoid using plastic bags, and use recycled bags instead. HUA HIN TODAY, June 2019
20 CROSSWORDS ANSWER 63 ACROSS : 1 Engulf. 4 Warns. 7 Portuguese. 8 Anon.
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22 Delonix Regia Royal Poinciana Moisture
by Dr. George F. Grossniklaus
Royal Poinciana is drought tolerant, but does best with regular water in the growing season and very little water in its dormant season.
Propagation
Propagate Delonix regia from semi-ripe tip cuttings taken in summer. Best results come with bottom parts. Seedlings vary in flower characteristics and may take 10 or more years to flower.
Usage
Common names; Flamboyant tree, Flame tree, Peacock flower Family: Fabaceae/Leguminosae (bean Family)
Description
Delonix regia or Royal Poinciana (so named because it used to be in the genus, Poinciana and the tree was named for an 18th century governor of the French West Indies, Monsieur de Poinci. It is a flamboyant tree in flower – generally recognised as the world’s most colorful tree. For several weeks in spring and specifically in summer it is covered with exuberant clusters of flame-red orange flowers, 4-5 in (1.2-12.7 cm) across. Even up close, the individual flowers are striking: they have four spoon shaped spreading scarlet or orange-red petals about 3 in (7.6 cm) long, and one upright slightly larger petal (the standard) which is marked with yellow and white. The Delonix regia tree gets 30-40 ft (9.1-12.2 m) tall, but its elegant wide-spreading umbrella-like canopy can be wider than its height. Flamboyant tree is deciduous in climates that have a marked dry season, but in areas where the winter is not that much dryer than the summer, it is a semi-evergreen tree. Even the leaves are elegant: they are lacy and fernlike, twice-pinnate, and 12-20 in (30.5-50.8 cm) long with 20-40 pairs of primary leaflets (pinnae), each divided into 10-20 pairs of secondary leaflets (pinules). The dark brown pods are flat and woody, up to 24 in (61 cm) long and 2 in (5.1 cm) wide. A naturally occurring variety (var. flavida) has golden-yellow flowers.
Location
Royal Poinciana is native to Madagascar. It is widely cultivated and may be seen adorning avenues, parks and estates in tropical cities throughout the world. A casual visitor might think the Caribbean Islanders invented this tree they call simply “flamboyant.” Poinciana frequently escapes cultivation and establishes in frost-free climates.
Culture
Royal Poinciana is very fast growing, about 5 ft (1.5 m) per year until maturity, and tolerant of a wide range of well drained soils from acidic to alkaline and from loamy to gravelly. It’s best to provide protection from strong winds. Light: Full sun exposure
Royal poinciana is a spectacular shade tree in tropical climates. As a free standing specimen tree, it has no peers. The tree tolerates salty conditions and can be grown near the coast, but not in openly exposed beach conditions. Royal Poinciana tolerates hard pruning and can be kept at a small size and even grown in the greenhouse. The flamboyant tree has shallow, wide-spreading roots that will not allow under planting and the roots can be a threat to building foundations and sidewalks. The tree sheds large woody pods and brittle branches that get broken off in the wind. Seedlings will come up all around the tree.
Features
Royal Poinciana puts on its riotous show over a long season in spring and summer. Even if it never bloomed, it would still be one of the most beautiful trees in the world with its graceful live oak-like form, sculptured Ficus-like surface roots, and lacy fernlike foliage. Virtually everyone falls in love with this tree at first sight. In the Caribbean Islands the pods are used for fuel and called “ wo m a n ’s to n g u e ” because of the rattling noise they make when the wind blows them (a couple other species share this nickname for the same reason).
Top 10 Awesome Reasons to Live in Hua Hin
Hua Hin is one of Thailand’s premier beachside resort towns, located right on the Gulf of Thailand. But instead of palm-lined beaches and promenades, the vibrant town rises up to meet the sea, making it unique and understated. Situated about three hours south of Bangkok and about four hours north of Chumphon, Hua Hin boasts the perfect location. Flights are easy to catch and islands are close enough to enjoy a weekend getaway.
The beachfront brims with people during high season but it’s hidden from the main road and offers a reprieve from typical Thailand traffic.
Perfectly balanced
T hose who frequent Hua Hin, or expats and local residents, may agree that Hua Hin is very well balanced. The Thai and Western culture blend well together in this small town, which ensures a less-chaotic lifestyle compared to, s ay... Patong. There are amazing Thai-cuisine restaurants and street vendors as well as Western restaurants and food options for those missing a taste of home, wherever that may be.
The Gulf of Thailand
Hua Hin is nestled on the Gulf of Thailand and offers a few beaches to visit. This part of Thailand is a great place to live because of its warm climate and year-round sunshine, with the Monsoon season making an appearance sometime between May and October. The bays along this part of the Gulf include Prachuap Bay and Ao Manao and brim with vibrant marine life.
Low cost of living
The ever-increasing population owes thanks to the aristocrats that first vacationed in Hua Hin. When the railroad arrived from Bangkok and the first beachfront hotel and golf course appeared, the town became a hub for Bangkok socialites and nobility. Although there’s quite a bit of money in Hua Hin, the town is budget-friendly and convenient, retaining its Thai roots as a once-sleepy fishing village. Here are our top 10 awesome reasons to live in Hua Hin:
Location-perfect
Hua Hin is perfectly located 200 kilometres from Bangkok and approximately 270 kilometres away from Chumphon, making it a convenient destination for those who love to travel over the weekend. Bangkok is a chance to experience the bright lights of the bustling city and Chumphon boasts the pier to deliver travelers to their island destination. A quick two- or three-day getaway never hurt anyone and it’s easy to do from Hua Hin.
Where city meets sea
Unlike Patong or Pattaya, Hua Hin doesn’t have a treelined promenade packed with street vendors and markets and motorcycles. Instead, the near-cosmopolitan city centre greets the sea, offering a bit of seclusion for beach-goers. HUA HIN TODAY, June 2019
Hua Hin, although becoming more and more popular b y the year, has remained quite budget-friendly. Living expenses are varied, depending on what you’re looking for, but cater to everyone. Accommodation abounds and ranges from hostels to five-star luxury hotels. There are plenty of shopping options at malls, food courts, and local bars that are supported by locals and expats alike.
Transportation hub
Hua Hin’s central location makes it easy to travel to most places. With an airport that now has an international flight a few times a week, an airport bus, a ferry to Pattaya, and vans and buses that go just about anywhere, residents and tourists need not feel stuck or confined to one place. For the most part, transportation is relatively cheap and safe.
The vineyard experience
W hen you think of Thailand, you don’t think of vineyards and wine tours. For those of you lucky enough to call Hua Hin home, or at least consider it a weekend getaway destination, the town is home to an amazing vineyard in the rolling countryside west of the center. Moonson Valley offers a unique experience in Hua Hin. A place where wine lovers can feel at home, enjoy a Sunday lunch, and go on a tour of the Monsoon Wine Valley.
Outdoor recreation
Nature enthusiasts and thrill seekers alike can enjoy a powerhouse of outdoor recreation in Hua Hin and the surrounding countryside. Hiking trails abound, some of which lead to cascading waterfalls or into the depths of caves home to royal pavillions. The wind in Hua Hin means perfect conditions for kiteboarders, windsurfers, and sailing boats, and the Gulf of Thailand is a mecca for avid anglers. No matter your desire, this part of Thailand has something for you.
A mecca for golfers
H ua Hin is considered a top golfing destination in Thailand and boasts ten championship golf courses, among o thers. The golf courses are in good condition and offer excellent facilities including clubhouses and caddies. Hua Hin offers courses in wonderful locations, some with mountain views and others close to the sea. Reasonably priced, golfing enthusiasts can enjoy a Sunday tee-off without emptying their wallets.
Language schools and education
The blend of expats and Thai locals means that Hua H in is fast becoming a multicultural town with a slight cosmopolitan flair but it also means that English is not a native language to some. Home to many language schools, expats and locals can study English, Thai or Chinese yea r ound at relatively low costs. Furthermore, there are a number of international, semi-private, and government schools in Hua Hin. Those with children have a great choice, from Thai curriculums with IEP programs to UK-based curriculums.
23 Motorists Warned: Serious Consequences for Tthose Who Fail to Pay Traffic Fines
Thai govt announces May 4 Coronation Day as new official holiday
The Cabinet has announced May 4 as the new Coronation Day official holiday. The new holiday date marks the day that His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn took the throne. The previous Coronation Day was May 5, when the late King Rama IX was enthroned. Assistant government spokesman Athisit Chaiyanuwat said the change would give Thailand a total of 19 official holidays, the Nation reported. This includes the recently announced new holiday of June 3, which is the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida. Queen Suthida recently married King Vajiralongkorn on May 1. The government said the birthday of the previous reigning queen Sirikit, August 12, remains a public holiday and Thailand’s Mother’s Day. Meanwhile, Royal Gazette has announced that December 5, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birthday, has been named the National Day and the Father’s Day, making it one of the most important days in the Thai calendar. Official holidays and important dates in Thai calendar: Jan 1 - New Year’s Day Feb - Makha Bucha Day (date may vary - full moon in February) * April 6 - Chakri Memorial Day April 13-15 - Songkran May 1 - Labour Day May 4 - Coronation Day May - Royal Ploughing Ceremony Day (date may vary) May - Visakha Bucha Day (date may vary - full moon in May) June 3 - Queen’s Birthday July - Asahna Bucha Day (date may vary - full moon in July) July - Beginning of Lent Day (first waning moon in July) * July 28 - King’s Birthday Aug 12 - Queen Mother’s Birthday and National Mother’s Day Oct 13 - King Bhumibol Memorial Day * Oct 23 - King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day Nov - Loi Krathong (date may vary) Dec 5 - King Bhumibol’s Birthday Anniversary, National Day and National Father’s Day Dec 10 - Constitution Day Dec 31 - New Year’s Eve * Sale of Alcohol Prohibited
Vehicle owners will be unable to renew their registration licenses if they fail to pay traffic fines. The new measures, which come into f orce on 1 July, have been announced by the Land Transport Department (LTD) and Royal Thai Police, in a bid to crackdown on motorists who fail to pay traffic fines. The authorities have revealed they are using a new shared database that will help i dentify those who ignore traffic tickets. “We are introducing this measure to prevent m otorists from ignoring tickets issued by traffic police,” LTD deputy director-general Chantira Parutpat told The Nation. O fficials say that the problem of m otorists failing to pay traffic tickets is
widespread, with some 5. 4 million tickets remaining unpaid to date. T he result of this is a huge loss of revenue for the state. “People will be able t o check whether they have had tickets p ending if they use an app provided by police,” Chantira said. T here will also be a large scale p romotional campaign over the coming w eeks and months warning motorists of s erious consequences if they fail to pay traffic tickets. M otorists will be asked to pay any outstanding traffic tickets when they renew their vehicle registration licenses. “ If they don’t pay fines, we won’t approve the renewal.”
Bangkok Hospital: World Hypertension Day
Hero dog named Ping Pong rescues newborn baby buried alive in Isaan A disabled dog in northeastern T hailand has been hailed a hero after r escuing a newborn baby that had been buried alive by his teenage mother. It was the sniffing and digging of the dog, named Ping Pong, which attracted the attention of locals to a spot of wasteland i n Ban Nong Kham village, in Nakhon Ratchasima, Isaan. According to Ping Pong’s owner, the d og’s digging unveiled one of the baby’s legs which prompted locals to pull the infant to safety. T hai daily Matichon reported that a 15 year old girl, who has not been named, admitted burying her baby and has since b een charged with murder. She has also undergone psychiatric evaluation. She said that she was scared of being punished by her father for getting pregnant. The girl’s family later said they would look after the baby, who survived the ordeal and who has been given the all-clear by doctors. Lieutenant colonel Panuwat Puttakam, o f Cham Phuang police, said: “The girl is now in the care of a psychologist and her p arents because she is in great fear. She regrets what she did and said she acted on i mpulse without thinking it through. She feared her parents would find out she had been pregnant.”
P ing Pong, who is six, has become somewhat of a celebrity featuring in news c overage and TV bulletins, not only in T hailand but around the world, with the s tory being reported by scores of news outlets including the BBC, Daily Mail, Fox News and the South China Morning Post. Owner Usa Nisaika, 41, described Ping Pong as a very good boy and confirmed that he only has the use of three legs. “I heard a dog barking and a baby crying in a cassava plantation, so I went there to check,” Usa told Thai local media. “The dog was digging up a dirt pile and the baby’s legs emerged.” He added: “Ping Pong was hit by a car, so he’s disabled. But I kept him because he’s so loyal and obedient, and always helps me out when I go into the fields to tend to my cattle. He’s loved by the entire village. It’s amazing he found the baby.”
May 17, 2019 at the Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin by Dr. Weerasak Pongpattanapan, the director of Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin o pened a forum on the topic of “High p ressure - difficult to avoid but can be controlled” in conjunction with the World H ypertension Day. And Dr. Wanida L ikkasittiphan, an expert in Internists Medicine of Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin was the lecturers. The World Hypertension Federation h as listed May 17 of every year to be t he World Hypertension Day, with the purpose of communicating to the global p opulation to be aware of high blood p ressure and how to avoid it. More than 90% of hypertensive patients were found in people ages 40 above. T he main causes were cause from h eredity, obesity, smoking, drinking, stress and eating salty food. The person w ho works in office for a lengthy time h as a higher risk of high blood pressure than those who moves around and works physically.
T he other 10% of hypertension p atients commonly found in people less than 40 years of age and it’s likely caused b y kidney diseases, goiter and other cardiovascular diseases. T he risk of high blood pressure could cause severe heart attack, blockage i n artery, paralysis and kidney failure. Practical treatment for hypertension could simply by changing the eating habit e.g. avoid salty food, eating a balanced food diet that are low in fat, eat more fruits and vegetables and exercising regularly. As well as stop smoking and lessening of alcohol consumption. Drugs and other f orms of medical treatment can only be recommended by doctors, depending on the stage of hypertension of the patient. In addition, Chef Nicha Soree and Khun S aowalak Navaritti-ussavin, a nutritionist from Gourmet House, demonstrated how to prepare food for hypertensive patients a nd one of her menus was called the “crunchy salad”. HUA HIN TODAY, June 2019
24 Cape & Kantary Hotels Donates 500,000 Baht to SOS Children’s Villages Thailand T irapongse Pangsrivongse (6th from left), executive director of Kasemkij Co., Ltd. and Tirawan Pangsrivongse (3rd left), project development manager of Cape & Kantary Hotels, recently donated 500,000 Baht to SOS Children’s Villages Thailand to support children and the organisation’s operations. P ol.Col.Norawat Charoen-Rajapark (2nd from left), president of the board of directors of SOS Children’s Villages Thailand together with Khunying Rose Boribalburibhand (4th from left), consulting chairman and former president of SOS Children’s Villages Thailand, graciously received the donation on behalf of the foundation at InterContinental Hotel, Bangkok.
Hua Hin Municipality Pays Respect Following The Royal Coronation
Mr. Nopporn Wuttikul, mayor of Hua Hin led a group of members of the Municipal Council joinined the auspicious occasion of the Royal Coronation ceremony on May 5. Mr. Thanon Phanpipas presided over the ceremony opening in respect of the image of King Rama X. Government officials and the public watched the live telecast of the ceremony while singing songs of praise and honouring His Majesty the King. Civil servants, soldiers, police, people of private sectors and the media also participated in the ceremony that was held at Hua Hin School.
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S een in the photo from left: Romanee Thienprasith, m ember of the board of directors of SOS Children’s V illages Thailand; Pol.Col.Norawat Charoen-Rajapark; Tirawan Pangsrivongse; Khunying Rose Boribalburibhand; R uncha Boribalburibhand, member of the consulting committee of SOS Children’s Villages Thailand; Tirapongse Pangsrivongse and Supakporn Pongpan.
In our latest venture the Orchid Paradise Punks Motor Cycle Club has joined forces with the Orchid Paradise Bocee/ Patong Club, Orchid Paradise Villa owners and some individuals to sponsor 15 children for the 2019 - 2020 school year. The sponsorship is in the provision of school uniforms which includes sports uniforms and Girl Scout uniforms as well as standard school uniforms. Everything they need for the school year including school bags, shoes, socks, jocks, etc. P lease peruse the Orchid Paradise Punks website at: https://www.facebook.com/OrchidParadisePunks/ further for specific information on the children and the pictures/video of the presentation ceremony that took place at the community centre near their village in Soi Wat Nicol Taram, Moo 1 last May 9, 2019.
“Hua Hin Railway Station: Memories of Love”
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) of Prachuab Kirikhan province together with Chang On Tour Co., Ltd. have organised a special train ride from Bangkok to Hua Hin under the slogan “Hua Hin Railway Station: Memories of Love”. This special trip (air-conditioned) train no. 911 originated from Bangkok Hua Lamphong Station to Hua Hin Station. Considered to be the most convenient and classic way to travel on tracks, the Hua Hin Railway Station will soon be closed for renovation and to prepare for the construction of its new double-track railway station. After the train’s arrival in Hua Hin Station, the tour continued on a tram into Hua Hin’s memorable past visiting the central part of Hua Hin, passing through significant tourist attractions of Phone King Phet Public Park, Hua Hin Temple, Centara Grand Beach and Villa Hua Hin, Hua Hin Beach, Chao Mae Thap Thim Pier, Fish Pier, Chatchai Market, Blue Port Shopping Mall, Hua Hin Resort Mall etc. The tour finally rounded up with a luxury dining at 5-star seaside resort Wora Bura Resort and Spa Hotel. The diners, also dressed up in retro costumes for the theme “Hua Hin Memories” received gifts and souvenirs from the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The event was a success, with 80 tourists from Bangkok have joined the tour.
Vana Nava Water Jungle presented souvenir caps given away to people attending The Royal Coronation Ceremony of King RamaX P assakorn Maneeprasert, Senior Park Manager and Ms. N asini Waiyaburi, Event Manager (2nd and 1st from left consecutively), representatives of Vana Nava Water Jungle, presented souvenir caps to officers from the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare, Prachuap Kirikhan Province (3rd and 4th from left ), which was then given away to people who attended the Royal Coronation Ceremony of King Rama X last May 4 - 6, 2019.
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26 Enjoying the Kaeng Krachan Fresh Water Playground When the summer weather is hot, most would say it’s time to find the air conditioning, or hope for some cooling breezes at the beach; although the ocean waters may not be as refreshing as you want prefer.
A water park may also be considered but with a large family in tow, that may not b e a low cost day..The Phetchaburi River, especially at Kaeng Krachan, is another way t o escape the heat, especially during the school holidays or weekends. Many riverside resorts offer families a way to enjoy the cooling river waters. We v isited the Fueng fah sangmanee Resort w here perhaps the region’s lowest cost w ater park was providing a hot weather refuge. Sure the ‘water park’ is not the most s ophisticated or elaborate but with a 4
s torey slide catapulting squealing riders out into the river, smaller slides for smaller kids, multiple swimming pools ashore and m ultiple floating devices tethered to the river bank; the entry cost of 30 THB may be unbeatable value. T here’s also a small charge for a c ompulsory life jacket for swimmers and wandering ‘life-savers’ keeping their eye on river safety. The river flows steadily away from the nearby Kaeng Krachan dam with a regular p arade of passing inflatable rafts or life jacked ‘floaters’ just drifting past with many
r iver resorts providing all the necessary equipment and a pick-up and return service down river. These resorts provide accommodation o f all varieties if a weekend excursion is
p referred to just a day trip. Thai families are the main customers; and I was the only v isible falang on this trip but everyone is welcomed and there was no suggestion of a ‘foreigner surcharge’. Thirty THB apart f rom some market priced food and drink was a great deal. WHERE: O n the road approaching Kaeng K rachan Dam, turn left down a side road j ust before the dam wall become visible. There are many other choices of riverside resorts with their own version of this water playground. J ust making an internet search for ‘ kaeng krachan river resorts’ will provide m ore information from any one of the booking websites. -Royal Coast Review-
What happens to your Facebook profile after you die? A study carried out in April by Oxford University has revealed that the number of dead Facebook users could soon outnumber the living. Facebook has approximately 2.3 billion users but as users begin to die, the number o f ‘dead’ profiles will increase. The study anticipated that based on 2018 user levels at least 1.4 billion users will die before 2100 and that the number of dead could outnumber
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the living by 2070. For users today, it can be painful to receive a birthday or other event reminders through Facebook about those who have passed away. S o this begs the question - what happens to your account when you die? F ortunately, there are a couple of things you can do to avoid resurfacing on social media after you die. O ne option is to leave instructions t o delete your account, along with your password and login details in your will. A lternatively, you can make use of s ome of the features Facebook already has enabled for profiles of people who have died. T hese include electing a friend or r elative as a “legacy” who can take over y our Facebook profile after your death. The legacy contact is not able to post from your account or read your messages but they will be able to turn your profile into a “tribute” page. You can also request that Facebook deletes your profile after you die. To enable the “legacy” feature go to Settings > Manage Account > Memorialisation settings Facebook has also recently announced s ome improvements and new systems that the social network will put in place for profiles of the deceased.
“ These changes are the result of feedback we heard from people of different religions and cultural backgrounds as well as experts and academics,” said Facebook’s chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg. “We’re grateful to them for helping us understand how we can build more tools to help people find comfort in times of grief.” One of those features, which has long been sought after - means you will no longer be prompted to wish a deceased friend a ‘happy birthday’. It also won’t suggest you
‘ invite’ a deceased friend to an event on the site. There will also be improvements to the “ legacy” feature mentioned above, which will give the contact more control over the page, including being able to choose who can post as well as what tagging of photos or status updates is allowed. “ This helps [the legacy contact] m anage content that might be hard for friends and family to see if they’re not ready,” Sandberg said.
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The Law and Childhood Paternity Some men and women who live together as husband and wife do not register their marriage; some register their marriage and divorce later. In both circumstances if the wife becomes pregnant and gives birth, the newborn child is not deemed to be a legitimate child of the man unless the child was born during the registered marriage or within 310 days after the end of the marriage. This assumes that the child was the legitimate child of the Man) except when: 1 Father and mother of the child registered their marriage later 2 The father of the child submits the application to the Local Office, including supporting evidence for investigation, with consent of the mother. 3 The father submitted a petition to the Court and the Court has an order that the father has the right to register the child as his legitimate child, provided in Section 1547 of the Commercial and Civil Code. The child was born at the
time that the mother and father were not legally married and will become a legitimate child when the father and mother register their marriage later or the father makes a registration of legitimate child with a court order to certify that he is a legitimate child of the father. Legal Issues: In case the father does not make any registration of the legitimation of the child, does the child have any legal right to proceed with legal action to prove that he/she is a legitimate child of the father? In consideration Section 1556 of the Commercial and Civil Code: P aragraph 1 provides that legal actions for child legitimation, in case the child is under 15 years of age the case must be made by his guardian. In case the child has n o guardian or the guardian becomes incompetent, the closest relative or the State Attorney can proceed the case on his behalf. Paragraph 2 In case the child is over 15 years of age the child may proceed with the case him/herself without obtaining any consent of the guardian. Paragraph 3 In case the child is mature he/she may proceed with the case from the day that he/her becomes 20 years of age. The implementation of Paragraph 1 & 2 can be easily be completed with proof. The implementation of Paragraph 3 needs to proceed within 1 year from the child’s maturity date. There is a legal issue of time limitation. If the child proceeds beyond 1 year can it be done? I f we refer to the general provision of law and previous J udgements of the Supreme Court it can be found that the time limitations may proceed if the matter is not about p ublic order or good morale. The Judge can consider t he case providing there are no objections from any interested parties.
T his means that the child is entitled to submit the P etition to the Court even though it is beyond the time limitation and can get the Court Order to prove that he is a legitimate child of the father, if no one makes any objection to his Petition. There was an Appeal Court decision made in the Case No: Yor Chor 123/2560, Red No: 297/2560, Nakhon Naiyok Juvenile and Family Court, that the Petitioner submitted the Petition to the Court for Child Legitimation. The first Court made the announcement of objections of Interested Persons but no one made any objection. The Court dismissed the Case because the Case was beyond the limitation of time to proceed, the Petitioner disagreed with that decision and appealed to the Appeal Court. The Appeal Court, Juvenile and Family Department, had to consider whether the First Court decision to dismiss the Case due to limitation of time was legal or not. The A ppeal Court gave the opinion that even though the legitimation of the child Case must proceed within 1 year of becoming an adult (20 Years of age) this was not a matter with regard of public order or good morale, therefore the Appeal Court reversed the first Court’s decision and decided t hat the child is the legitimate child of the deceased as provided in Section 1555. Being a legitimate child is important to become the heir of the deceased father © Khumpol Benjamas Senior Partner / Senior Lawyer Website : www.actahuahin.com email: actahuahin@gmail.com Mobile: +66 (0)92 427 3344
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4 32 Honda CIVIC 1.5L RS Turbo
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The first Honda Civic introduced about 40 years ago was the affordable Made in Japan cute, little Honda, two-door subcompact. Fast forward to 2019 and the 10th generation range-topping Honda Civic has become a Japanese BMW. A cool, mean machine in Brilliant Sporty Blue paint job with a 1,2 million THB sticker price.
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First impression. A long, sleek saloon ( sedan). Look again! It’s more like an u pscale coupe, or fast back. Wider and l ower than the previous models. Front v iew sports a high-gloss black grille and newly designed air large intakes, full LED daytime running headlights and ice cube LED fog lights. T he rear view features an sporty, t hin, angular spoiler, a Bavarian Bimmer
The Civic RS Turbo has a driver-oriented layout with black leather upholstery and red contrast stitching. In the cockpit an oversized padded center armrest/console is super functional also for storage. Dashboard with digital instrument cluster in bright red color theme and 7-inch touch screen infotainment system with Apple and Android connectivity. Honda’s navigation on the 7-inch screen is outstanding. The chunky leather wrapped driver’s steering wheel comes with all the buttons and sporty paddle shifters. Power seats for driver and co-driver (passenger). Plus smartly hidden power outlets for chargers and connectors. Overall spacious and comfy cabin. The rear seat has adequate space for two occupants, fold down soft armrest with cup holders. S afety: The range topping Turbo RS includes Honda’s intelligent SENSING safety package with LaneWatch blindspot camera and the Forward Collision Warning. Also the three-angled HD reversing camera. Plus the sharp, bright high beam LED headlights for safe parking and nighttime driving.
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634 The Great Homework Debate Rages On! “ Rage” is the word to describe this debate. As the pendulum swings we often only hear or listen to the extreme ends of t he argument. Over the last 25 years, I h ave assigned and marked thousands of homework assignments and as this debate c ontinues to rage, teachers and students alike are its victims. S o, what is wrong with homework? Well, to put it simply, the evidence that homework supports or even fosters greater learning is wholly incomplete. Much of the research is either too narrow or too bored and frankly the research over the last decade c ontinually fails to offer any qualitative guidance for schools, teachers or families. Intention; the question on the table. What intention does the homework have or offer? Put more simply, does homework help or hinder our children.
Proponents argue that homework that is designed to reinforce classroom learning, s trengthen parental involvement in their child’s learning and should directly relate to the school’s curriculum; to develop important l ife skills such as time-management and discipline. They do however, emphasize for primary-aged children homework be limited to half an hour each week day and weekends should be free of homework. The problem with this argument is that there is little to no guidance or guidelines t hat helps teachers and schools design t he ‘right’ kind of homework. Repetition, s uch as studying the times tables and s pelling, is a recognized learning style, however this activity does not support all types of learning and is often seen as time w asting by many students and families. Teachers work to structure homework that c onsolidates weekly learning objectives however much of the homework lies in the h ands of parents and families who often have limited time or understanding of the appropriate methodology to support their c hildren. Thus, the frustration develops a nd homework tasks fail to support or consolidate their child’s learning. Advocates for a reduction in homework a rgue that homework itself has a reverse e ffect and contributes to a diminished i nterest in learning. Additionally, many families and educators argue that the impact homework has on quality family time is a central contributing factor in creating strain on parent-child relationships. T he camp for ‘no homework’ e mphasizes and promotes an increase in extra curricular activities and argues that in today’s current technological environment o ur kids need more ‘time’ for physical
a nd social opportunities and the idea of leaving school to go home and sit on-line to complete homework tasks is wholly flawed. One thing both camps agree on with r egards to homework, is that reading in after-school hours is highly beneficial – this c an be a joyous, bonding time between p arents and children, and provides both an opportunity for a child to practice their reading skills, listening and comprehension skills. There really is no real answer. Trends in education come and go and the homework d ebate will remain. I, for one, am not opposed to homework but I am vehemently opposed to ‘time’ wasting assignments that f orce our students and children into the cyclical realm of boredom. Most of the current research cannot d emonstrate any direct link between academic achievement and homework.
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379 Thailand’s PGA & LPGA Championships Come to Town Both Thailand professional Golf associations, the PGA (Mens Professional Golf Association) and the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association), chose local golf courses to hold championship events in May in recognition of the quality our golf courses.
Both events were supported by the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Singha Corporation with prize money of two million THB and one million baht available to the PGA and LPGA event respectively. The PGA championship was conducted over 72 holes and the LPGA over 54 holes.
T he PGA event was held at the Springfield Royal Country Club from 8th – 11th May over 72 holes, followed by the LPGA event at Palm Hills Golf Club & Residence from 14th – 16th May over 54 holes. Both courses were able to p rovide immaculate course conditions and tournament supervision to impress both the respective associations and competing golfers. I n the final round of the PGA championship, Settee Prakongvech, a 24-year-old golfer from Chonburi, overcame a four stroke deficit to draw level with Kasidit Lepkurte, a 2 7-year-old pro from Prachinburi who had faded on the last day scoring 74. Settee had collected 2 birdies in the final three holes. He parred the last hole with a putt from
off the green after putting his second in the water to make a 2-under 70. The Phetchaburi Governor was on hand to witness a thrilling finale as the two tied leaders of the Championship needed to return to the 18th tee six times in a multiple playoff. Officials changed the hole position after four attempts had failed to determine the winner. On the sixth play-off hole Settee put his second shot in the water of the par five 527 yard hole which requires a water-carry to the green. Kasidit found the green with his second shot then just missed a 48-foot Eagle Putt by a few inches before a tap-in birdie to secure the first prize of 240,000 THB.
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PGA Final Results Summary 274 Kasidit Lepkurte, 68-64-68-74 (won sudden death playoff on the sixth hole) 274 Settee Prakongvech, 62-73-69-70 2 76 Atiruj Winaicharoen Chai 70-70-70-66, Wisut Arjanawat 70-69-69-68, Ratchapol asidis Nailakut. In the LPGA Championship 2019, Trichat Cheenglab, a 23 year old from Bangkok make a dream come true, winning her first championship in professional play after two years. Her score of 2 under par 204 won her prize money of 142,500 THB. The graduate of Silpakorn University had a final round of 4 under-68 with 6 birdies at the holes 1, 7, 8, 10, 15 and 17 and 2 bogeys at holes 2 and 11. She graciously said “Finally, thank you to the Ladies Professional Golf Association that organises competitions for us to develop skills to fight with world class golfers, the Sports Authority of Thailand and the Singha Corporation’s prize money that has always supported the golf industry. P alm Hills prepared a course that was fun to play and importantly, I would like to thank my family and friends who have always been encouraging. “ Sharing second place were Nattapan Siritrai, a 23 year old from Bangkok and Chalisa Limpipolpaibul, another 23 year old from Chiang Mai, who scored 9 under par 207, receiving prize of 78,730 THB each. The leading amateur was Chanoknan Angurasaranee who her second consecutive victory with a score of 2 under par. LPGA Final Results Summary 1. (- 12) 204 Trichat Cheenglab, return 67-69-68, prize money 142,500 THB T 2. (- 9) 207 Nattapan Siritrai 67-72-68, Chalisa Limpipolpaibul 71-67-69 prize money prize money 78,730 THB.
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10 38 World Handicap System: Not Long Until You Can Play Off 54
The way golfers around the world will calculate their handicaps is set to be transformed by a new system developed by The R&A and the USGA, with key features designed to provide all golfers with a consistent measure of playing ability.
The new World Handicap System – to be implemented in 2020 – follows an extensive review of systems administered by six existing handicapping authorities: Golf Australia, the Council of National Golf Unions (CONGU) in Great Britain a nd Ireland, the European Golf Association (EGA), the South African Golf Association (SAGA), the Argentine Golf Association (AAG) and the USGA.
The new system will feature the following: - Flexibility in formats of play, allowing both competitive a nd recreational rounds to count for handicap purposes and ensuring that a golfer’s handicap is more reflective of potential ability. - A minimal number of scores needed to obtain a new h andicap; a recommendation that the number of scores n eeded to obtain a new handicap be 54 holes from any combination of 18-hole and 9-hole rounds, but with some discretion available for national or regional associations to set a different minimum within their own jurisdiction. - A consistent handicap that is portable from course to course and country to country through worldwide use of the USGA Course and Slope Rating System, already successfully used in more than 80 countries. - An average-based calculation of a handicap, taken from the best eight out of the last 20 scores and factoring in memory of demonstrated ability for better responsiveness and control. - A calculation that considers the impact that abnormal c ourse and weather conditions might have on a player’s performance each day. - Daily handicap revisions, taking account of the course and weather conditions calculation. - A limit of Net Double Bogey on the maximum hole score (for handicapping purposes only). - A maximum handicap limit of 54.0, regardless of gender, to encourage more golfers to measure and track their performance to increase their enjoyment of the game.
Quantitative research was conducted in 15 countries around the world, through which 76 percent of the 52,000 r espondents voiced their support for a World Handicap System, 22 percent were willing to consider its benefits, and only 2 percent were opposed. This was followed by a series of focus groups, in which more than 300 golf administrators and golfers from regions around the world offered extensive feedback on the features of the proposed new system. This feedback has helped shape the WHS, which has been developed by The R&A and the USGA with support from each existing handicapping authority as well as the Japan Golf Association and Golf Canada. M artin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A, said, “We are working with our partners and national associations t o make golf more modern, more accessible and more enjoyable as a sport and the new World Handicap System represents a huge opportunity in this regard. “ We want to make it more attractive to golfers to obtain a handicap and strip away some of the complexity and variation which can be off-putting for newcomers. Having a handicap, which is easier to understand and is truly portable around the world, can make golf much more enjoyable and is one of the unique selling points of our sport.” Mike Davis, CEO of the USGA, commented, “For some time, we’ve heard golfers say, ‘I’m not good enough to have a handicap,’ or ‘I don’t play enough to have a handicap.’ We want to make the right decisions now to encourage a more w elcoming and social game. We’re excited to be taking a nother important step – along with modernising golf’s Rules – to provide a pathway into the sport, making golf easier to understand and more approachable and enjoyable for everyone to play.” T he tenets of the new system focus on three main o bjectives: to encourage as many golfers as possible to obtain and maintain a handicap; to enable golfers of differing abilities, genders and nationalities to transport their handicap t o any course globally and compete on a fair basis; and t o indicate with sufficient accuracy the score a golfer is
reasonably capable of achieving on any course around the world, playing under normal conditions. Given worldwide alignment towards a single system, all parties will now embark on a two-year transition period t argeting implementation in 2020. When adopted, the World Handicap System will be governed by The R&A and the USGA and administered by national and regional associations around the world, with safeguards included to ensure consistency as well as adaptability to differing golf cultures. T he existing six handicapping authorities represent approximately 15 million golfers in 80 countries who currently maintain a golf handicap. The announcement is the latest step in a multi-year collaboration between The R&A and the USGA, as well as n ational and regional golf associations around the world to introduce one set of Rules of Handicapping, aimed to support modernising, growing and improving accessibility of the sport. As an extension of their support of the Rules of Golf w orldwide, Rolex has made a commitment to support The R&A’s and the USGA’s efforts to implement a World Handicap System. The Swiss watchmaker’s contribution to excellence in golf is based on a rich heritage stretching back more than 50 years, forged through pivotal partnerships at every level of the game, from the sport’s leading professional and amateur competitions and organisations, to players at the pinnacle of their sport worldwide. To provide feedback on the new World Handicap System or for more information, visit www.randa.org. Golfers are encouraged to follow and join in the conversation on social media by using #golfwhs2020.
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12 40 The Pros Getting It Wrong
Masters 2019: Zach Johnson accidentally hits his ball on practice swing, replaces with no penalty at 13Th hole The rule in question is Rule 6.2b 5. A stroke has not been made if the player: - Decides during the downswing not to strike the ball and a voids doing so by deliberately stopping the club head before it reaches the ball or, if unable to stop, by deliberately missing the ball. - Accidentally strikes the ball when making a practice swing or while preparing to make a stroke.
The everyday golfer lives for moments when pros are “just like us.” It’s why a certain segment of fans love to watch the U.S. Open more than any event, because they get to see the best in the world struggle a similar ways as you struggle during your weekend round. Z ach Johnson provided what may be the greatest “pros, they’re just like us!” moment in recent memory, and it came at one of the sport’s most recognizable stages: the 13th hole at Augusta National. As he prepared to hit his tee shot at the dogleg par 5, Johnson did his usual pre-shot routine where his driver gets a little too close to the ball, at least that’s how it seems to us mere mortals. For a two-time major winner, he’s not concerned with accidentally hitting the ball and hearing his three buddies yell “one!”, also known as the most overused joke in the book. Only that’s exactly what Johnson did when he made a practice swing, hitting his ball with the toe of the driver, which caused it to ricochet off the tee marker and bounce a few yards forward. This yielded a hilarious “oh sh--!” from Johnson, which may be the first curse of his career caught on camera:
Luckily for Johnson, the rules actually helped him on this one, and Johnson knew the rule immediately. Because his ball was still not “in play” and on the teeing ground, he is allowed to simply replace it as long as he had no intent to hit the ball. Both of Johnson’s playing partners, Matt Kuchar and Ian Poulter, knew it was unintentional as well:
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Johnson re-teed and ripped one down the middle, then hit his second to 30 feet and two-putted for birdie to get to one under on his round and one over for the tournament, putting him firmly inside the cut line for the time being. Pro golfers, they’re nothing like us!
A Great Days Play for the Viking Cup Golf 2019 Sometimes in life everything just goes to plan and ends up perfect. The Viking Cup Golf Tournament 2019 was such an event. E xpats from all around Asia participated and even some former expats, now living i n Scandinavia had flown back to Asia to participate! The conditions at Black Mountain were p erfect and several of the participating p layers were quoted as saying that this w as the best golf course that they had e ver played. They were very impressed a nd grateful when they heard that the owner Mr. Stig Notlöv, a true entrepreneur from northern Sweden, had created Black Mountain from scratch. To the locals this is no surprise as Black M ountain and its facilities are truly world c lass. Black Mountain, since its inception m ore than 10 years ago, has become t he most widely acclaimed golf course i n Thailand, winning numerous local and international awards. Black Mountain has been voted “Best Course in Asia” several times and was also the first course in Thailand included in the US Golf Digest list of “Top 100 Courses Outside the US”. The weather was very hot, but this p resented no problem for the Vikings as they have become acclimatised over their years in Asia.
Many of the participants hold senior positions as Asia and Pacific managers in Asia for the biggest companies in the world and expect their leisure time, especially their golf, to be on a par with the best in the world. T heir expectations were met by H ua Hin based Tee Time Thailand, whose preparation and attention to detail ensured that the Viking Cup Golf event was a great s uccess, special thanks to both Ulf and Conny for their hard work. Several players c ommented on the high quality of their rented clubs which were a cut above the usual rental clubs! T he overall winner was Singapore Viking Claus Nicolajsen, who also won two o f the nearest to pin prizes. Claus has a handicap of 2.2 but still managed to make 40 points! An excellent achievement! The team winners were Patrick Cartier a nd Nico Greeve from Saigon Raiders t ogether with Jesper Keis Hansen from B angkok Vikings and Magnus Jacobsson from the sponsor Infinity Financial Solutions. All of them scored 34 points or above. Great team effort! Saigon Raider Nico Greeve who had his ups and downs during the round, saved his best until last with a monster drive on t he last hole (par 5) with only 200 yards left to the pin!
S ome questions to Mr. Magnus J acobsson who was representing Infinity F inancial Solutions, the sponsor of the Viking Golf Tournament 2019 and also one of the sponsors of the FLS Viking Cup Football tournament: Why did you decide to sponsor the Viking Cup? M y old friend Thomas, founder of H ua Hin Vikings Football Team asked me and said it’s a great opportunity. With the world class football pitches at True Arena and a golf tournament at Black Mountain, it’s perfectly set up for success, so had no doubt about whether to become a sponsor.
T his fitted well with the image of I nfinity Financial Solutions which was founded in 2004 and is ranked as the best in Asia in their respective area of expertise. W e were just there to show our p resence and make people aware of the n ame Infinity Financial Solutions and its strong brand. Infinity also offer with exclusive right in Asia, one of best Asset Managers in t he world, UK based Tilney Group, who boast over 180 years’ experience. As Infinity Financial Solutions also are full transparent regarding fees, I decided that Infinity and myself were the perfect fit. Can I Contact you for Advice? I don’t work in Thailand as this is a heavy regulated business. I spend some time every year in Hua Hin as this is quiet, clean a nd peaceful after being in Shanghai for
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many years. Please feel free to send an email t o magnus.jacobsson@infinitysolutions. com, I can then forward your enquiry to an appropriate colleague. W hat should a Typical Expat in Hua Hin think about? Have a fully comprehensive insurance policy. An old friend of mine is building up an affordable health insurance solution for Scandinavians, more details will be available as it becomes finalised. In Hua Hin most people have already retired and should stay with conservative i nvestments, so they don’t outlive their m oney. I find this to be one of the main concerns of retired expats in Asia. The best kept secret is that the safest way to play the stock market is to buy index funds with very low fees. Then you go for the average but avoid bigger losses. You never g et that advice from a financial “adviser” (seller) as they can’t make any commission, as there are very low or no fees. Good for you but not for them! T here are more financial planning options you can look into, to secure your peace of mind knowing your family is being looked after, even when you are long gone. H ere in Asia, a popular option is to draw up a comprehensive will and set up r elatively simple trust funds that retain c hildren’s education money. This ensures the money is used on education rather than anything else.
41 13 Hua Hin Vikings – One of the Winners!
Hua Hin Vikings veteran team made a sensational debut in the Viking Cup 2019 and managed to win the veterans competition. The final game was very dramatic with Jakarta Vikings being in the lead near the end, but Hua Hin managed to score twice in quick succession and force the game into extra time. Jakarta’s goal keeper, who was very good the whole tournament, managed to stop all shots and the game went to a penalty shoot-out. A real thriller! However, the Hua Hin team, held their nerve to win the penalty competition 5-4. Their victory really was an achievement, considering some of the players from the d ifferent Viking teams around Asia have b een semi-professional players. However, the Hua Hin Vikings are also able sportsmen, w ith lighting attacker Anders Hagstedt being a former elite ice hockey player and also an elite chef at his Hua Hin restaurant Prime Steakhouse.
A clear sign, that Anders was confident of victory was the ready prepared ice-cold bottle of Champagne in his kit bag! T homas Andersson, the founder of Hua Hin Vikings, Human Dynamo and the Project Manager of Falcon Hill Pool Villas, was also confident of winning the cup, and put the victory down to a combination of hard work and a detailed game plan. O ther players who also played their part in the triumph, are long-term residents of Hua Hin and working in different areas s uch as Engineering, Marketing, IT and H ealth and Fitness. They also fielded a couple of retirees! Everyone agreed that the Viking Cup 2019 in Hua Hin was a great event. It can be tough on the pitch, especially in 40c heat, b ut the camaraderie between the teams
all contributed to not only a great sporting e vent, but also a great social event. As mentioned, the weather sapped the players energy but luckily there were great sponsors including Tiger Balm with free massage and also Singha to maintain fluid balance! The tournament closed with a spectacular prize giving ceremony at the Vana Nava Holiday I nn where the celebrations went on long into night. H ua Hin Vikings is a Scandinavian football team in Hua Hin with an International b lend. Our mission is to provide a leisure a lternative to the Scandinavian expat community. The ethos at the centre of the H ua Hin Vikings are friendly games with FAIR PLAY and RESPECT to each other. Tourists are welcome to join as well. Formed i n 2010 and now moving into 2019, we
are well into our 9th season as a club. We practice on a regular basis and play friendly games and tournaments occasionally. P lease see https://www.facebook. com/groups/160658793964507/about/ for club info and joining details.
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14 42 Health Insurance Matters; How to Find Your Policy Without Trauma
Health insurance is on the mind of many foreign residents. That’s partly because the uninsured are not getting any younger and are concerned about they how could manage a serious medical issue.
R etirees are also aware that the introduction of c ompulsory insurance for their visa renewal has been discussed within government ranks and that age or existing medical conditions may impact upon an ability to arrange a suitable policy. T he proposal states that these foreigners will be required to have Thai insurance policies covering their entire stay in Thailand with a minimum 40,000 THB out-patient and a minimum 400,000 THB in-patient medical bill coverages. Those already having overseas insurance policies that meet the minimum requirement would be exempted from s ubscribing to Thai insurance policies. They will be able to apply for long-stay visas using their foreign insurance policies, says Dr Kittisak Klapdee, adviser to the Minister of Public Health. The good news is that health insurance policies are available for the retired in their 50’s and 60’s. You will need to make a disclosure about pre-existing conditions and a medical examination may be required; but you may also be able to secure your insurance policy with less trauma than you expect; including financial trauma. However the world of health insurance has its pitfalls to manage, so here are a few hints about securing a policy that best fits your situation. 1. Fill in an Application Form
That may sound very obvious but many are reluctant to take the first step. They may just investigate as best they can via internet searches or even talking across the counter with an agent or company.
T he problem is that until an insurance company r eceives your signed declaration; there cannot be a real quote, including any special conditions, or confidence that the advice you may have received is correct. C ompleting an application doesn’t mean there should be any payment made in advance of the proposal being accepted and then immediate coverage in the case o f accidents or 30 days later for illnesses the coverage commences. There really is no good reason to pay before you buy and an application form alone is not a commitment o r binding in any way. Privacy requirements about any disclosures made apply to the licensed agents and insurance companies. Life Insurance is not the same as there is no 30 day waiting period before a claim can be made. 2. Know Who You Are Dealing With; Especially Licensing
3. Group Policies
There is a growing trend for groups, often for those who share a particular profile, to negotiate a lower rate with the insurance agent or provider. This may seem like a good deal but be careful to read the ‘fine print’. One very substantial insurance company openly states “No Claim Discount – This will be offered to persons who a re not entitled to a Group Discount and remains claims free”. To be involved in a Group Policy you need to know t he implications of claims made by other members. Do they affect your no claim discount or even lead to a future premium surcharge if the claims of others are seen to be excessive? A Final Word
T he Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is t he Thailand regulator controlling the insurance industry, including licensing requirements. Insurance companies will only accept health insurance proposals from licensed brokers; that is agents with a health insurance license (known as ‘non-life) issued by the OIC, not a life insurance license or any other certification. These licenses are only available to Thai people who are required to undertake training and accept decisions made in adjudicating disputes. If you are dealing with a foreign agent, he or she will not be the policy proposer. That means they won’t be able to directly represent your interest with either the OIC or the insurance provider. That will be someone ‘behind the scenes’ who you may never have met. The OIC does not become involved if the insurance company is not a Thai company; therefore a policy with an overseas company can make the policy-holder vulnerable if a claim is disputed without a Thai adjudicator able to be involved. Of course many international companies qualify having established their Thai company legal requirements.
N ews about insurance requirements related to visa applications and renewals has been very quiet lately including some of the detail. Of course a change of government and even a new head of the Immigration Department may, in part, explain this silence. However there may also be a dawning of administrative obstacles to overcome, including the verification of policies carried by overseas companies; how will they be verified as current and real? I n the meantime health insurance for the financial protection of foreign residents is something that shouldn’t be ignored. Before it’s too late; find your reputable agent and get your coverage ASAP! Source -Royal Coast Review-
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The Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa hosted a unique dining event this month called “The Four Scenes”
All those who participated in this event experienced n ot only great food but a spectacular ‘tour’ of food and drink. This event was both unique in nature and exclusive in flavor. The tour took guests around and through the various eateries offered at the Sheraton Hua Hin. Throughout the evening, the event team supported and guided their guests through the tour with simple but informative information regarding the different foods and wines. The commencement, or rather “Scene One” welcomed the guests at the Sheraton rooftop bar. As each location for the evening was given its own name, the rooftop bar or Mountainside Setting was a spectacular beginning with chilled Banfi Vino Spumante and Tener Brut Castello. The cocktail party vibe was festive with great views of the local mountains and a direct line of sight over the lush Sheraton gardens. There was a litany of foods to choose f rom such as pomelo and prawn salad, vodka pani puri t o smoked sturgeon, salmon and caviar. The oyster bar o ffered fresh oysters from Surat Thani and Pranburi and were accompanied by a delicate Bloody Marry shot. This was a phenomenal start to the evening.
food prepared and were given the rare opportunity to meet the people who help to create and maintain the renowned flavors found at the Sheraton, Hua Hin Resort. Last but definitely not least, Scene 4: Waan Jaa – Lunna Lanai Beach Bar. What a perfect end to a perfect evening. Open air, seaside beach and lounge was relaxed, cool and comfortable. Our hosts, once again paired the final course perfectly with Grenache Gris Blanc, Gerard Bertrand Pays D’Oc from France and Sileni Pino Nori Hawke’s Bay from New Zealand. Sweet homemade ice cream, traditional Thai fried banana and coconut fritters alongside the Infinity Cheese Table closed the evening on a definite high.
We were then guided to Scene Two: InAzia. Again, o ur hosts led the tour from the rooftop bar to the S heraton InAzia restaurant where we were treated to an e legant 3-part appetiser platter. The presentation was s ophisticated and delicate. We indulged in Peking Duck w ith honey and five spices, a mutton roti that was out of this world and my personal favorite a Soba noodle and M iso scallop. Here, we shared in a local wine, Monsoon Valley’s Colombard. Careful attention to detail, service and ambiance made this leg of the tour a real pleasure. Next, we meandered through the gardens stopping at Scene Three: Deliciozo. This alfresco setting was both f un and relaxed. By this time in the evening, the guests and hosts alike were socialising with one another, enjoying f ood related conversations and making new friends. The wine pairing at this point in our tour was Moda Talamonti M ontepulciano from Italy. Smooth and perfectly chosen wine paired with Procini Risotto Torched Foie Gras, braised local sturgeon, rosemary lamb leg and Raclette cheese. Here, we had direct interaction with the chefs as we watched our
The F&B manager and his team promise to offer more f ood tour events. This brilliant idea allowed the guests greater insight into the hotel’s hotspots but more importantly t he entire concept, its implementation, the interaction with the Sheraton team and attention to detail made this e vening more than just a night out…it was truly a food e xtravaganza. Watch carefully for more events like this at the Sheraton, Hua Hin Resort and Spa – don’t miss out!
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Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is pleased to introduce S hine Spa, a tranquil haven of lifestyle and pampering d eveloped to help guests maintain a healthy, balanced lifestyle during their business travels or holidays. Shine Spa at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa in Cha-am spans 12 specially designed luxurious treatment rooms that create a mood of total relaxation for its valued visitors, all features Shine Spa’s signature mandarin and mint in-room amenity collection.
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Our Signature Treatments at Shine Spa for SheratonTM are designed for our spa lovers to help maintain flexibility, reduce the chance of injury, improve inner balance and give an outer glow, as well as re-energize the body, mind and soul.
Come and indulge your senses with our unique and t ruly sensational Shine Spa. Fusing Eastern and Western t raditions and inspired by the “Forces of Nature”; Earth, Water, Air and Plants, from tranquil massages to luxurious facials, and so much more, we have placed them all within your grasp for a truly magical Hua Hin spa experience.
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O ur own charming blend of East meets West techniques. We start with stimulation to the pressure points w ith Traditional Thai Massage for the relief of tension. Followed by a Thai Herbal compress using a variety of Thai h erbs, heated to energize and renew the body, focusing on painful areas and stress problems, to give an increased energy flow. Finally relaxing the muscles with deep long strokes to explore movement, discover relaxation and rejuvenate the entire body and mind. So close your eyes. Allow your mind to be free. Breathe deeply. Remember, this time is your time at Shine Spa.
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4 48 W E E K L Y MONDAYS Luna La Pran Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas
Savor the subtle flavors and textures of selected scallop varieties, lavished with international culinary flair. Price starting at 290 Baht net. Marriott Bonvoy enjoy up to 20% discount on your R+B experience. 11:00hrs23:00hrs, Everyday throughout June. Spice Around The World, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
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WEDNESDAYS On The Rocks Bar at Cape Nidhra Hotel
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Daily from 12:00 to 22:30 hours. Thrill your palate with a delicious surprise menu from Suan Bua as our culinary team prepares InAzia, Sheraton Hua a different selection of Hin Resort & Spa some delectable Thai “Must-Try” specialties for every diner to delight. Baht 690 net for two persons. Sundara Sports Lounge, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
Daily from 10:00 to 22:30 hours. Explore a world of exotic flavour at COAST, in sensual and enticing dishes the bistro’s chefs have created with more unusual and unique spice and seasoning blends. Starting from Baht 290++. Culinary Treasures Of Japan, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Sundara Sports Lounge aim to please with melted cheese sandwiches oosing flavor in four styles such as Croque Monsieur, Baked Panini, Tuna Melt, The Reuben. 11:00hrs - Midnight, Everyday throughout June. Prices starting at 280 Baht net. Marriott Bonvoy enjoy up to 20% discount on your R+B experience. Oh-Fish-Cially Best Fish In Town! Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Monday, 10 & 24 June from 18:00 - 22:00 hours at Hagi Japanese Restaurant Japanese buffet - enjoy a wide variety of Japanese specialties such as Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura, live Teppanyaki and much more ... COME 4 PAY 3 Price: Baht 1,200++ per person.
Every Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00 hours at COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Choose your fresh fish fillet of tuna, salmon, seabass or snapper along with your favorite sauce and side order then we will pan sear it and deliver to your table. Your fillet includes a selection from the chef’s salad buffet. Price: Baht 450++.
You’re in luck with duck at InAzia restaurant these days. The leanest and most tender meat prepared with passion in varieties of styles pamper the palate like no other. 18:00hrs - 10:30hrs, Everyday throughout June, Prices starting at 350 Baht net. Marriott Bonvoy enjoy up to 20% discount on your R+B experience. Refreshing Rambutan, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Daily from 10:00 to 18:00 hours. Get ready for a sweet surprise with this tropical fruit “Rambutan”. The new dessert menu “Refreshing Rambutan Treats”, presents the exotic fruit in many dessert styles that taste even more spectacular., Baht 120++ per piece. Thai Temple Fair, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
THURSDAYS Luna La Pran Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas
Join us for “Ribs & Wings” every Thursday night at Luna La Pran restaurant. Enjoy grilled chicken wings, juicy pork ribs, french fries and all you can eat. 18:00hrs-20:00hrs. Prices 590 Baht net per person. Marriott Bonvoy enjoy up to 20% discount on your R+B experience. Steak Out, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Every Thursday from 19:00 - 22:00 hours at COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Select your preferred steak from Australia. Cooked to your order and accompanied by the chef’s salad buffet of fresh cut vegetables and greens - truly a meat lovers delight! Starting from Baht 990++ (220g portion). Tropical Coconut Spa Ritual, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Daily from 9:00 to 21:00 hours. Experience the delicious scent of organic Coconut in our spa ritual designed to delight the senses and nourish the body. 120 Minutes Baht 3,700 net per person (Was Baht 4,745 save 25%). Dine Along the Beach (Hua Hin Beach, 27th June from 17.00 – 21.00 hrs)
FRIDAYS Salas, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
SATURDAYS Luna La Pran Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas
Taste expertly selected wines from around the world paired with the cuisine they inspire in the remarkable Chef Nakorn and team, as Pursue the passion for classic Antipasto Italiano live musicians unchain moody melodies. prepared with flair at Salas restaurant. Served 18:30hrs-20:30hrs, in style al fresco around Prices 990 Baht net perperson. Marriott the pool and in quaint Bonvoy enjoy up to 20% pavilions throughout discount on your R+B June. 12:00hrs experience. Saturday 22:00hrs, Everyday 25th May. throughout June, Price starting at 190 Baht net. Luna La Pran Marriott Bonvoy enjoy Restaurant, Sheraton up to 20% discount on Hua Hin Pranburi Villas your R+B experience. Experience “BBQ Chill Luna Lanai by the & Grill” buffet every Sea, Sheraton Hua Hin Saturday at Luna La Resort & Spa Pran restaurant. Enjoy a delicious selection of freshly grilled seafood, marinated meats, salads,Thai specialties and mouthwatering desserts. 18:00hrs22:30hrs, Prices 1,490 The finest and freshest Baht net for an adult | tiger prawns inspire 599 Baht for a child . extraordinary culinary Marriott Bonvoy enjoy feats in Luna Lanai’s up to 20% discount on passionate and your R+B experience. perfectionist chefs throughout June. Fruits Yam Yen Rooftop, of the combination of InAzia, Salas, Luna prime produce and Lanai, Sheraton Hua Hin practiced talent range. Resort & Spa 10:00hrs - 22:30hrs, Price starting at 350 Baht net. Marriott Bonvoy enjoy up to 20% discount on your R+B experience. Everyday throughout June. Discover 4 unparalleled Reef & Beef, Centara scenes at Sheraton this Grand Beach Resort & June the 22nd with new Villas Hua Hin culinary creations from chef Jakub and paired Friday, 7 & 21 June with fine wines from our from 19:00 - 22:00 sommelier. The scene hours at COAST Beach begins again at The Club & Bistro. Discover Mountainside, followed the variety of coast by a taste of Asia at In side dishes and a wide assortment of tempting Azia, then down to Salas for some Italian street appetizers, fresh food with a twist and fish, seafood, prime down to the seaside for quality meats and live our “Waan Jaa” finale. entertainment. COME Our resident trio band 4 PAY 3. Price: Baht will be accompanying 1,200++ per person. all the way to ensure the Dusit Thani Hua Hin mood is set all the way Buffet Set down to the beachfront. 18:00hrs - 22:00hrs, Saturday 22 June. Surf ‘N Turf, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Wednesday, 5 & 19 Hot Hua Hin & June from 19:00 - 22:00 Super Hot Mozza hours at Suan Bua Thai Mia Pizza Restaurant. Submerge yourself into a genuine FC 199. - Daily Thai cultural event and in every pan of experience culinary your pizza taste delights from all over for thanking the Kingdom whilst our customers listening to indigenous and fans. We music from throughout look forward Thailand. COME 4 PAY to serving and 3. Price: Baht 950++ per welcome you all person. Medium Size 6 pieces.
Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa has teamed up with five other leading resorts in Hua Hin to take guests on a culinary journey along our golden coast. Diners will make their way down Hua Hin Beach, sampling one course from each of the luxury resorts. This unique culinary collaboration takes place from 5pm until 9pm and is priced at THB 2,499 net per person for five courses.
Dive into our “Surf ‘N Turf” buffet at COAST with an impressive assortment of tempting Dusit Thani Hua seafood and meat Hin invites you to treats. The extravagant experience our signature buffet spread is themed buffet dinners accompanied by featuring Pasta Fiesta live cooking stations on Wednesday, Hua Hin and mouth-watering Night Market on Friday desserts amidst Hua and Seafood Night Live Hin’s famed beachside on Saturday. Now, you atmosphere and live can enjoy the full set of entertainment. Baht three for just THB 2,500 1,200++ per person. (usually THB 3,402 net), Saturday, 8 June 2019 that’s less than threefrom 19:00 to 22:00 quarters of the regular hours, COME 4 PAY 3. price!
PHONE NUMBERS Amari Hua Hin: 032 616 600 BaBa Beach Club Hua Hin: 032 899 130 Cape Nidhra Hotel Hua Hin: 032 516 600 Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin 032 512 021
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Corner 112 Grill Restaurant: 083 006 1300 Dusit Thani Hua Hin: 032 520 009 Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort: 032 616 999 Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa: 032 904 666 Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin: 032 547 555
SUNDAYS Sunday Roast @ Coast, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Every Sunday exclusive for Dinner at COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Choose your own favourite portion of ROAST - Tender Pork, Juicy Beef or Tasteful Lamb, served right at your table with freshly cooked root vegetables and assorted home made sauces. Price: Starting from Baht 690++ per couple. The Deck restaurant & Terrace, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
Brunch at Sheraton just gets better and better. Crabs are among us, brown crab, spider crab, mud crab is just the highlights this month. Enjoy the best brunch in town, enhanced with the world best crab. Prices THB. 1,300 per person | add another THB. 800 to enjoy free flow beers & wines + cocktail and bubbles. Marriott Bonvoy enjoy up to 20% discount on your R+B experience. 12:00hrs 15:00hrs, Sunday 2 June. Kampu Restaurant, Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin
Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin introduces “Spare Me Some Ribs” promotion for your best bites. The carefully selected pork back ribs are slow-grilled for the good to the bone with chef’s own blend of spices and served with homemade BBQ sauce, garden salad and country fries or baked potato. Available daily throughout June and July at Kampu Restaurant for lunch and dinner, at only 480 THB. net. Advertise with
Novotel Hua Hin Beach Resort & Spa: 032 708300 Putahracsa Hua Hin Resort: 032 531 470 Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa: 032 708 000 Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas: 032 909 900 Wora Bura Hua Hin Resort & Spa: 032 655 333
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Introducing Your Christmas and New Year Offerings at Hua Hin Resorts
Join the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa every Saturday for a sensational Well, what do you know? We blink and all of a sudden we are bang in the middle dining experience by the sea. The beachfront setting on the Gulf of Thailand paired of the year, straddling that weird line between shock and excitement. Shock because Our forand some of the most festive over and New Year seafood period is butbuffet a brief glimpse what evening. with the mouth-watering BBQ promises anof impressive the years go bysuggestions faster and faster excitement because... well,occasions who doesn’t lovethe Christmas is onseason? offer. Of Many Resorts much thanmonsoon just theseason dinnerand or party, Year’s Eve, with alavish often dining THespecially B 1,234 net for perNew person will get guests table entertainment and ensures a fantastic the festive course, we areoffer headed intomore Thailand’s provided for your enjoyment. The page for indoors. most of these eventsfor willcouples show as you those ‘extras’ and more information. experience well as families. when it rains in Thailand, it pours, but that doesn’t mean mentioned we have to stay Available: Every Saturday at the Luna Lanai Restaurant June brings with it a variety of things to do and experience and this month’s issue Christmas Christmas Day Hotel/Resort New Years Eve Time: Eve18:00 to 22:00 of What’s On in Hua Hinlets you in on the fun. Book n o w: +66 (0)32 708 000 ext. 4804 So, pen in those dates and set your reminders because this June we’ll be Buffet Dinner Set Dinner Buffet Dinner Amari E-mail: busy bees. To start off the month, SOPhone Sofitel032 Hua in Cha Am celebrates love 1,450 THB net fb.huahin@sheraton.com 999 THB 2,999 THB net 616Hin 600 and equality as they invite guests toDaranee.k@amari.com commemorate the 50th anniversary of the see page 11 (food section) see page 11 (food see page: 12 (food section) Food-Stall Market & BBQ onsection) the beach Stonewall Uprising and half a century of LGBTQ liberation. Join this special SO Beach Five-course set menu Buffet 5,500 THB ++ BaBaextravaganza, Beach Clubfeaturing show-stoppingFive-course set menu Party and the DRAG ME HOME exclusive 2,500 THB ++ 2,500 THB ++ Beach Party 1,200 THB Phone 032-899-130 p erf ormances an d over-the -top theatr ical experiences by Thailand’s top drag see page 5 see page 5 see page: 5 huahin@bababeachclub.com queens. Book your tickets today and come dressed in your finest Drag ensemble. Buffet Dinner Date: Saturday 1st of June 2019 Banyan The Resort 1,500 THB net Time: 17:00 to 23:00 Phone 032 538 888 see page: 19 Venue: Beach Society, SO Sofitelbooking@ Hua Hin in Cha Am banyanthailand.com Continuing with the theme of love is the P rachuap Run&for Love 2019 which Gala Dinner Buffet Centara Grand Beach Resort Villas will be held on Sunday, June 2nd. Runners can register for a Half Marathon, a Mini 2,980 ++ Set Dinner djdaoja@chr.co.th 1,500 THB ++ Marathon, and a five-kilometer Fun Run. A portion the proceeds goes towards Phone 03 251 of 2021 purchasing an automated CPR machine for the heart center at Hua Hin Hospital. In Buffet Dinner Dusit Thani Hua Hin addition, for the very first time, Blue Port Shopping Mall is hosting a workshop for 2,599 ++ see page 15 dthhfb@dusit.com women’s health - Burn Your Fat Off - throughout the month of June. There will be Phone 3252 0009 workshops and tips by and from professional trainers and health experts.
Holiday Inn Vana Nava Sky Phone 032 809 999 reservations@vananavesky.com
InterContinental Hua Hin Resort Phone 032 616 999 Ichh.rsvn@ihg.com
Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin Phone 032 520 777 Resort.huahin@movenpick.com
Festive Brunch 1,650 THB ++ Japanese Buffet
Gala Dinner 7,610 THB ++ Japanese Buffet 1,800 THB ++ see page: 11 Buffet & Performances 8,500 THB ++ see page: 31
Countdown Party & Hangover Breakfast see page: (front page) Enjoy the food stalls market right on the beach only1at InterContinental Hua
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premium barbecued treats include suckling pig and slow-cooked ribs as well as
paella and dessert Gather family and friends for fantastic food, International Buffet Fourseafood course dinner Four stations. course dinner delightful live music evening. THB 1,600 THB sea breezes and 1,600 THB throughout the4,200
On Friday, a spectacular fire show, live saxophone performance and DJ tunes help set the mood for a memorable event. Festive On Buffet Buffet Novotel Hua Hin Cha Am Beach Resort Saturday, the live music by Khun Guitar, theFestive Voice Thailand, will enhance 1,499 THB NET more lively. Venue : Beachfront Aduts Food + Softdrink Phone 032 708 300 Jazz Festival is back G et ready music lovers. The Hua Hin Inter national your evening THB 2,999 Net fbco@novotel.com and promises a weekend of diversity and entertainment on the 7th and 8th of Date : Every Friday & Saturday June 2019. A product of artistic collaboration and global language, the Hua Hin Time : 6.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Gala Dinner Set Dinner Putahracsa Hua Hin International Jazz Festival features over 50 jazz performances, both local2,900 and THB Price : THB 1,499 net per person including6,500 soft THB drinks juices. netand (seefresh in Calendar) net (see in Calendar) Phone 032 531 470 international. The iconic Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas sets the stage at Beverage Package: THB 1,299 net including free-flow beer, wine and soft drinks their fantastic beachfront location, with a variety of food vendors, beverage stands, Buffet for two hours. Dinner Fiesta De La Costa Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa and Thai crafts that ensure a memorable experience is had by all. 1,950 THB net per adult 5,900 THB Phone 032 708 000 ext 1112 The well-known Reef & Beef Dinner Buffet at Centara Grand Beach see page 7 see page 7 fb.huahin@sheraton.com Resort and Villas offers a delicious assortment of dishes to choose from. Seafood Buffet Traditional Feast Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas at the Along with live cooking stations and the amazing performances 2,500 THB 1,350 THB Phone 909 900setting ext 3135makes for an Hua Hin International Jazz Festival, this 032 beachfront see page 7 see page 7 fb.huahin@sheraton.com unrivaled dining experience. Date: Friday 7th of June 2019 Time: 19:00 to 22:00 Gala Dinner International Buffet Wora Bura Hua Hin Resort & Spa Baht 1,200++ per person 4,500 THB 1,900 THB net Phone 032 655 333 Book now: +66 (0) 3251 2021 see page 3 (food section) rsvn@worabura.com
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This month, the H ua Hin Business Network Wine Evening will be Gala Dinner held on Thursday, the 20thWora of June.Wana The Take 5 Sports Lounge&isConvention the venue Hua Hin Hotel 2,499 THB net for this month and is a great bar serving international and Phone 032 523 899local cuisine. see page 9 (food section) There are large TV screens for sports fansrsvn@worawana.com and live music and DJ events are hosted during the week. New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party at Mozza Mia, Celebrate the countdown to 2019 Date: Thursday 20th of June 2019Mozza Mia HuaHin Enjoy food, drink with DJ entertainment with free entry Phone 032 900 250 Time: 18:30 to 20:30 Monday PM 31st December Mozza Mia (adjoining G Mall) mozzamiabkk@gmail.com Venue: Take 5 Sports Bar & Live Music in Khao Takiab HOT SPOTS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE
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Start the weekend off with a northern Thai dining experience at Anantara Hua Hin. Guests are invited to step back in time to the ancient Lanna Kingdom when they book this special Khan Toke dinner at the Rim Nam Restaurant. Guests will enjoy a variety of delicious dishes while the traditional Khim band provides the soundtrack. Available: every Thursday from 18:30 to 22:30 Book now: +66 (0) 32 520 250 E-mail: huahin@anantara.com Thali Nights: Add some spice to your Friday evenings with our Thali Nights. Let Chef Kuldeep take you on a journey to India with a selection of yummy and unique vegetarian and non-vegetarian recipes. Every Friday at Staa’s Time: From 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm THB 699++ per Thali, perfect for two to share Book now: +66 (0) 32 898 98 E-mail: fb.vhhv@avanihotels.com HUA HIN TODAY, June 2019
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Da Mario Italian Restaurant
Azure at InterContinental Hua Hin
Cuisine: Italian ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารอิตาเลีย ่ น 菜肴: 意大利菜
Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean, Thai, Grill ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารทะเล, ทะเลเมดิเตอร์เรเนียน, อาหารไทย 菜肴: 海鲜, 地中海菜, 泰国菜
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Address: Naresdamri Road 20/24 Hua Hin Tel: 085 473 1441 and 032 530 170 Web: www.da-mario-huahin.com
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Wide range of modern fans and garden lights for any budget! Welcome to our showroom: 70/164 Soi 112 Huana,Tub Tai Road, Hua Hin.
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Indian and Japanese อาหารเอเชีย, อาหารจีน, อาหารอินเดีย, อาหารญีป ่ น ุ่ 菜肴: 亚洲菜, 中国菜 , 印度菜, 日本菜
Open hours: Mon-Fri, 10.00-17.00; Saturday 12.00-17.00 Email: info@fanslightshuahin.com
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Tel: +66 (0) 94 252 4879, +66 (0) 32 900 426
Address: 1573 Petchkasem Road, Sheraton Hua Hin Tel: 032 708 000 Email: reservations.huahin@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahin.com
Cuisine: Thai, Western, Fusion and Fresh Seafood ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารยุโรบ, อาหารไทย 20% 菜肴: 海鲜, 欧洲菜, 泰国菜 Address: 9/22 Moo 5, Pak Nam Pran, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77220 Tel: 032 909 900 Email: fb.huahin@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahinpranburi.com
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Our all-day dining restaurant serves an array of international and local favourites in elegant surroundings with stunning views.
Cuisine: Thai ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารไทย 菜肴: 泰国菜
Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road Cha-am, Petchburi Tel: 032 520 009 Email: dthhrsvn@dusit.com Web: www.dusit.com/dusitthani/huahin/dining/the-restaurant/
Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road, Cha-am Tel: 032 520 009 Web: www.dusit.com/dusitthani/huahin/dining/banbenjarong/
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Kampu Restaurant, Mövenpick Asara
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Corner 112 Grill & Thai Restaurant
Offering indoor and outdoor seating, overlooking an Ocean Pool and the Gulf of Thailand. Kampu lets the guests savor a wide array of delights, from Thai Cuisine to classic European dishes.
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There are a variety of booths to select Issan food, noodles, grilled pork, grilled chicken, grilled ribs as well as the Korean BBQ Buffet. Address: Soi 112 Hua Na Tel: 083 006 1300 Web: www.facebook.com/corner112.huahin
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Greek Taverna Hua Hin
15 Railway Restaurant Centara Hua Hin
Cuisine: Greek, Thai, Vegetarian ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารกรีซ, อาหารไทย, อาหารมังสวิรต ั ิ 菜肴: 希腊菜, 泰国菜, 斋菜
Taking its design inspiration from Hua Hin railway station originally erected in the early 1920s, The Railway restaurant offers a worldly selection of cuisines for breakfast and dinner.
Address: 58 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin Tel: 098 463 3622 Email: bell@regalthailand.com Web: www.facebook.com/greektavernahuahin
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Address: 1 Damnernkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 512 021 Email: chbr@chr.co.th Web: www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/chbr/ restaurant/
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Oceanside Restaurant at Putahracsa
Putahracsa Hua Hin Combined the charms of this heritage town with a sophisticated beach hideaway. PUTAHRACSA features state of the art living life style inquality and natural design elements. Address: 22/65 Naeb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: info@putahracsa.com Web: www.putahracsa.com
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A restaurant where the ambience is relaxed and chic. Start the day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast and indulge in simple Thai dishes, fresh salads, creative pasta dishes and innovative sandwiches for lunch. Address: 22/65 Naeb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: fbm@putahracsa.com Web: www.putahracsa.com/dining/oceanside/
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Mozza Mia Hua Hin
Aqua Pool Bar Amari Hua Hin The menu blends international poolside favourites with “Tastes of Thailand”. Both Thai and foreign guests alike will enjoy snacking noodle soups, satay, 10% fresh fruits and other dishes.
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Address: 117/74 Takiab Rd, Nongkae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 600 Email: reservations.huahin@amari.com Web: www.amari.com/huahin/restaurants.aspx 8
Shoreline Beach Club Amari Hua Hin
Located directly on the Khao Takiab beachfront, this BBQ beach side lounge offers simple, grill favorites by day and a more extensive barbecue 10% choice in the evening.
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Address: 117/74 Takiab Road, Nongkae Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 600 Email: reservations.huahin@amari.com Web: www.facebook.com/ShorelineBeachClub/
Cuisine: Burrata, Cold cuts, Fresh and hard cheese, Wine, Italian coffe and Croissants no Service Charge Parking: Street Address: G Mall, Shop A106, Soi 94 Phetkasem, Hua Hin 77110 Tel: 032 900 250 Facebook: Mozza Mia Hua Hin
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TIME OPTIC Good service and high class eyeglasses which are able to see from the first step you walk in and satisfaction guaranteed 100%: Eyes testing/Analysis/Sale/Repair Address: 106/4 Phtchkasem Rd., Hua Hin, Tel: 032 511 360 Facebook: TIMEOPTICHUAHIN
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Lotus Villas Restaurant
Address: Tab Tai, Soi 112, Hua Hin Tel: 032 510 106 & 081 943 1732 Email: reception@blacklotus.asia Web: lotushuahin.com
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Ban Benjarong Royal Thai Cuisine
The Restaurant Dusit Thani Hua Hin
Cuisine: International ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารนานาชาติ 菜肴: 国际菜
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Address: 70/164 Soi 112 Huana Tuptai Road, Hua Hin
Address: Hua Hin 5 Alley Tel: 032 520 777 Email: resort.huahin@movenpick.com Facebook: facebook.com/movenpickhuahin
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Luna La Pran Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin
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InAzia Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin
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Address: 33 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 999 Email: ichh.rsvn@ihg.com Web: huahin.intercontinental.com/azure
A popular Hua Hin Restaurant, the Ocean Terrace offers an casual open-air restaurant overlooking the ocean.
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Address: 854/2 Burirom Road, Cha Am Beachfront, Petchaburi Tel: 032 708 300 Email: rsvn@novotelhuahin.com Web: novotelhuahin.com/hua-hin-restaurants/ocean-terrace20
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Baan Dum Restaurant, Mövenpick Asara This seaside restaurant brings the fresh ocean to the table, all dishes inspired by a true color of Hua Hin. Cooked just the right way, and served in generous portions make every dish a meal to remember. Address: Hua Hin 5 Alley Tel: 032 520 777 ext. 302 Email: resort.huahin@movenpick.com Facebook: facebook.com/baandumhuahin
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Hua Hin’s newest French-style bakery and pastry shop ใหม่ลา่ สุดในหัวหินของเบเกอรีส ่ ไตล์ฝรัง่ เศสและร้านขนมพาสตี้ 华欣最新的法式面包糕点店
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Spa & Wellness at InterContinental Hua Hin The serene environment of InterContinental Hua Hin Resort is an ideal place for wellness therapy, whether you would like to detox, relax, energize, or simply recharge. Address: 33/33 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 999 Email: ichh.rsvn@ihg.com Web: huahin.intercontinental.com/spa-wellness
In Balance Spa by Novotel is designed according to the concept of Hua Hin. Where you can relax and replenish your health and “Free babysitting during spa treatment at Novotel Hua Hin” Open Daily: 09:00 am – 09:00 pm Address: 854/2 Burirom Road Cha Am Beachfront Tel: 032 708 300 Email: rsvn@novotelhuahin.com Web: www.novotelhuahin.com
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Asara Spa, Mövenpick Asara
Putahracsa Ob-Oon bakery shop
Address: 22/65 Nahb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: fbm@putahracsa.com Web: www.oboonhuahin.com
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SPA Cenvaree Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Set amongst a tranquil landscaped tropical garden, the spa features 9 treatment rooms and outdoor Thai massage sala.
The Asara offers an array of indulgent treatments. Its signature “Himalayan Salt Thermal Therapy”, hand carved salt crystal stone is an element to melt away pains and tightens muscles. Address: Hua Hin 5 Alley Tel: 032 520 777 Email: resort.huahin@movenpick.com Facebook: facebook.com/movenpickhuahin
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Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa It’s hard to stand out in a sea of selfies these days, but the unparalleled architecture of Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa provides something uniquely outstanding. Address: 63/411 Petchkasem Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 777 Email: reservations@marrakeshresortandspa.com
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Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin Enjoy a 30% discount plus a host of other benefits including daily breakfast and nightly dinner for 2. Rates starting at THB. 5,036 net per room per night. From now for stays through November 30th, 2018
Address: 1 Damnernkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 512 021-38 Email: spacenvareechbr@chr.co.th Web: www.spacenvaree.com/spa-cenvaree-at-centara-grandat-beach-resort-and-villas-hua-hin 24
Address: 53 Hua Hin 5 Alley, Hua Hin Tel: 032 520 777 Email: resort.huahin@movenpick.com Web: www.movenpick.com
Bistrot Gourmand
Banyan The Resort, Hua Hin
Bistrot Gourmand encapsulates these very French references; French fine dining, a welcoming French host and most importantly, fine imported French wines.
Banyan The Resort is located minutes from the centre of Hua Hin town and is the ideal holiday destination for families, couples and golfers.
Address: Soi Poonsuk (Behind Hua Hin Temple) Tel: +66 98 453-7562, +66 32 900 983 Email: Christian.vonau@gmail.com
Address: 68/223 Hua Na, Petchakasem Road, Nong Kae Tel: 032 538 888 Email: booking@banyanthailand.com Web: www.banyanthailand.com/en/resort/the-resort
25 Seara International Sports Fitness System Thailand. Hua Hin. Sports Engineering And Recreation Asia Ltd. We provide high quality products and services to many market sectors including private homes,health and fitness facilities hotels and resorts too. Address: 70/129-130 Soi Mooban Huana, Tambon Nongkae, Ampur Hua Hin, Prachuapkhirikhan, 77110, Thailand.
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Devarana Spa at Dusit Thani
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BaBa Beach Club Hua Hin Luxury Hotel by Sri Panwa Experience the unique Baba Beach Club style, limitless luxury, live acts and performances, and gastronomical ventures.
Address: 758, Thewtalay Estate, Phetkasem Rd., Tambon Cha Am, Amphur Cha Am, Phetchaburi 76120 Tel: 032 899 130 Email: huahin@bababeachclub.com Web: www.bababeachclub.com 36
Manora Village
Massage Oil, Body Treatments, Water Treatments ... นวดน้าำ มัน, นวดบำาบัดร่างกาย, กายภาพบำาบัดในน้าำ ... 按摩油，全身护理，水疗 Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road, Cha-am Tel: 032 520 009 Email: info@devaranaspa.com Web: www.devaranaspa.com/en/huahin.html
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Manora Company Limited was established in 1998. We are property developers, a consultancy and property managment agency based in Khao Tao, Hua Hin.
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Address: 92/19 Soi Moobaan Khao Tao, Tambon Nongkae Tel: +66(0) 8 1857 8867, +66(0) 32-525 051 or +66 (0) 32 572 060 Email: info@manoravillage.com Web: www. manoravillage.com
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Sansara Black Mountain, Hua Hin
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Address: 565 Moo 7, Nong Hieng Road, Hin LekFai, Hua Hin Tel: 02 683 0088 Email: customercare@sansara.asia Web: www.sansara.asia
Breeze Spa at Amari Hua Hin
Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin
Unwind, relax and rejuvenate at Shine Spa of Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, the perfect place to start your relaxation holiday. For guests seeking the ultimate in relaxation and efficiently, our bi-monthly promotion is designed for a sophisticated and
Discover Breeze Spa at Amari Hua Hin, where an array of fun and easy treatments awaits you. Let us send you to a peaceful state of body and mind, to help you to rejuvenate from the rigors of everyday life. Address: 117/74 Takiab Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 61 6600 #7801 Web: www.breeze-spa.com/amari-huahin/
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Exclusive luxury apartments and golf course pool villas come with round the clock hospitality at an accessible price.
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With panoramic views of the ocean and the first Holiday Inn water park resort in Asia, located in the popular seaside getaway of Hua Hin. Address: 129/129 Petchkasem Rd. Tel: 0 32 809 999 Web: www.holidayinnresorts.com
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Dayspa at Putahracsa Hua Hin
Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin
Body Massages, Spa Packages, Hand and Foot Care ... นวดร่างกาย, แพคเกจสปามือและการดูแลเท้า ... 全身按摩，水疗套餐，手部和脚部护理
The Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and part of the luxurious Cape Hotel Collection.
Address: 22/65 Nahb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: booking@putahracsa.com Web: www.putahracsa.com
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Address: Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 516 600 Email: reservations@capenidhra.com Web: www.capenidhra.com
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Amari Hua Hin Sophisticated comfort and exclusive service await you at Amari Hua Hin. Situated near the glittering Gulf of Thailand, the resort offers thoughtful accommodation in an idyllic garden setting.
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Health Lab Hua Hin Medical Laboratory, Blood Testing บริการเจาะเลือดและสารคัดหลัง่ 放血、刺穿及试样处理
Address: 1 Moo 9 Baankhok Chang Patana, Nong Plup, Hua Hin Tel: 081 701 0444 Email: info@monsoonvalley.com Web: www.monsoonvalley.com 42
Address: Soi Hua Hin 45 and Soi Hua Hin 45/1 Tel: 032 515 920, 094 494 5649 Email: info.healthlab@gmail.com Web: www.healthlabclinic.com
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Sivana Gardens Pool Villas
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A total of 45 hospitals throughout Thailand & Cambodia รวม 45 โรงพยาบาลทัว ่ ประเทศไทยและประเทศกัมพูชา 45家医院遍布泰国和柬埔寨
Located in Khao Tao, Sivana Gardens Pool Villa offers an outdoor pool and year-round outdoor pool. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Address: 888 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 800 or 1719 (local calls only)
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True Arena True Arena Hua Hin is Asia’s premier tennis, sports and recreational center, located in the heart of Thailand’s seaside resort town of Hua Hin. Address: 52/52 Petchkasem Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 909 633 Email: info@truearenahuahin.com Web: www.truearenahuahin.com
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Fine Wood Shutter Fine Wood Company is the leading shutters specialist in Thailand-Crafting professional quality natural wood shutters is our expertise. Address: 146/60 Phechkaseam Road, Tambol Nongkhae, HuaHin Tel: 02 662 4476, 086 424 9936 Email: info@finewoodshutter.com Web: www.finewoodshutter.com
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Black Mountain Golf Club
Boonthavorn Hua Hin
It is the only course in Thailand ever named in Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses Outside the US. Black Mountain高尔夫球场建立于2007年，在4年的营业中获 得“亚洲最好新球场”的美誉
Your centre for tiles, bathroom, kitchen, furniture and living. 200km free delivery. บุญถาวรหัวหิน จุดเริม ่ ต้นของการ สร้างสรรค์อนาคตสะอาดใส และหลากหลายไอเดียแต่งบ้านทีค ่ ณ ุ สรรค์สร้างได้ดง่ั ใจ เปิดให้คณ ุ สัมผัสแล้ววันนี้
Address: 565, Moo7, Nong Hieng Rd, Hin Lek Fai Tel: 032 618 666 Email: info@bmghuahin.com Web: www.blackmountainhuahin.com
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Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin The Banyan is set in a valley basin with some spectacular views and Golf East, the Thai design company 自 2008 年俱乐部开业以来，Banyan 高尔夫已经连续三年被《 亚洲高尔夫月刊》评选为最佳三大球场之一 Address: 68/34 Mooban Hua Na, Nong Gae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 200 Email: reservations@banyanthailand.com
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Open: 8:00 am. - 20:00 pm. Address: 4/48 Moo Ban Bofai, Hua Hin Tel: 032 522 555 Fax: 032 520 141 Web: www.boonthavorn.com
Kiteboarding Asia Hua Hin Book kitesurfing & SUP lessons, buy kites, kiteboards.. หนังสือ ไคท์บอร์ด และบทเรียน ซับ, ไคท์บอร์ด 预定冲浪活动，SUP课程，风筝以及冲浪板... Address: 143/8 Soi 75/1, Hua Hin Tel: 081 591 4593 Email: huahin@kiteboardingasia.com Web: www.kiteboardingasia.com
Set on the beachfront, with a wide expanse of gardens perfect for strolling and enjoying the sea breezes.
Except, Implant, Orthodontics, Treatment ... ตกแต่งทันตกรรมรากเทียม และอืน ่ ๆ 牙科美容，植入手术等
Address: 1 Damnernkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 512 021 Email: chbr@chr.co.th Web: www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/chbr/
Address: Huahin Market Village, floor 1 st Tel: 089 910 1033 Email: nadpobdental@hotmail.com Web: facebook.com/pages/Nadpob-Dental-Clinic
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Dusit Thani Hua Hin Overlooking an idyllic beach on the Gulf of Thailand and surrounded by lush greenery, provides the ultimate resort experience in a historic destination. Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road Cha-am, Petchburi Tel: 032 520 009 Email: dthhrsvn@dusit.com Web: www.dusit.com/dusitthani/huahin/
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Nadpob Dental Clinic
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Putahracsa Hua Hin Putahracsa Hua Hin allows guests to combine the charms of small town leisure together with a beach hideaway. Address: 22/65 Naeb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: info@putahracsa.com Web: www.putahracsa.com
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InterContinental Hua Hin Resort
Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
InterContinental® Hua Hin Resort lends to Thailand’s premier seaside community unrivalled style, sophistication and comfort.
Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is situated on Cha-am beach north of Hua Hin where memories are made at every turn.
Address: 33 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 999 Email: ichh.rsvn@ihg.com Web: huahin.intercontinental.com
Address: 1573 Phet Kasem Rd, Tambon Cha-am, Phetchaburi Tel: 032 708 000 Email: reservations.huahin@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahin.com
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Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas
Novotel Hua Hin Cha Am Resort & Spa This Hua Hin Resort offers recreation and entertainment options for singles, couples and families. Address: 854/2 Burirom Road Cha Am Beachfront Petchaburi, Hua Hin, Phetchaburi Tel: 032 708 300 Email: rsvn@novotelhuahin.com Web: www.novotelhuahin.com
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Address: 117/74 Takiab Rd, Nongkae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 600 Email: reservations.huahin@amari.com Web: www.amari.com/huahin/ 51
Welcome to Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas, where 53 private Pool Villas provide the ultimate in peaceful seclusion. Address: 9/22 Moo 5 Paknampran, Pranburi Tel: 032 708 000 Email: sheraton.huahinpranburi@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahinpranburi.com
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539 Hua Hin Jazz Fest’ Returns with True Excitement at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Hua Hin, Thailand – 9 May 2019: Hua Hin locals are getting ready for a new season of musical pleasure as Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2019 is set to return in June, promising to bring to this beautiful resort town the best of everything, or even bigger, better and more breathtaking - all exclusively for you. Arriving this season during 7-8 June 2019, Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2019, organized by Neekrung Connects, promises the musical sophistication and ambience like no other. The exciting weekend-long event will showcase Jazz music from different styles and eras and allow audiences to experience their favorite jazz musicians along Hua Hin coast in front of the iconic Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, with no admission fee. Look forward to over 50 diverse jazz performances on full display each day, from over 50 of the most interesting jazz stars and award-winning artists from around the globe; namely Deborah Brown, one of the best American jazz vocalists, Mitch Frohman, one of the top saxophonists in the music scene, The Shanghai Sisters, Malaysia’s popular Shanghai Jazz musician group, and Dimension, a Japanese electric jazz band.
All the while, Thai-national and local artists including the regular Koh Mr. Saxman, ETC, The Sound of Siam, Sincharoen Brother and many others will also join the highly-anticipated event to make it a true musical phenomenon of the year. For those seeking an exclusive touch, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin also provides an option to soak up the jazzy atmosphere in a special dinner buffet by the beach on both day that is guaranteed as spectacular as the event. Reef & Beef Dinner Buffet on 7 June 2019 invites you to discover an enormous variety of coast side dishes and enjoy a wide assortment of tempting appetizers, fresh fish, seafood and prime quality meats, while Surf & Turf Dinner Buffet on 8 June 2019 presents an impressive selection of cuisines, from fresh seafood and premium meats to local and international fare. The extravagant buffet spreads all the while is amidst Hua Hin’s famed beachside atmosphere and live performance from famous Jazz artists.
M ake a note on your calendar this 7-8 June 2019, all Jazz lovers, not to miss the extraordinary Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2019, the event of the year that guarantees nothing less than the true musical pleasure from exciting live entertainment from Jazz Artists from around the world, along Hua Hin coast in front of the iconic Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, and the best of everything - all exclusively for you with no admission fee.
Hua Hin International Jazz Festival 2019 is hosted by Hua Hin Municipality, with support from the Provincial Authority of Prachuab Kirikhan, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and leading hotels and resorts in Hua Hin. No admission fee. Coast Beach Club & Bistro at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin 7 June 2019 : Reef & Beef Dinner Buffet at Baht 1,200++ per person 8 June 2019 : Surf & Turf Dinner Buffet at Baht 1,200++ per person Available from 19.00 to 22.00 hours Find us at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin For more information or reservations, please call +66 (0) 3251 2021 FOOD & Entertainment, June 2019
10 54 BREAKTHROUGH
TOY STORY 4 their worries. Rating: G Genre: Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy CAST Tom Hanks: As Woody Joan Cusack: As Jessie Tim Allen: As Buzz Lightyear Tony Hale: As Forky Bonnie Hunt: As Dolly Annie Potts: AS Bo Peep
In Theater: June 27, 2019 Director: Roxann Dawson Producer: DeVon Framklin Production Company: 20th Century Fox CAST: Chrissy Metz: As Joyce Smith Josh Lucas: As Brian Smith Isaac Kragten: As Josh Topher Grace: As Mike Colter: As Tommy Shine Dennis Haysbert: As Doctor Garrett
B REAKTHROUGH is based on the i nspirational true story of one mother’s unfaltering love in the face of impossible o dds. When Joyce Smith’s adopted son J ohn falls through an icy Missouri lake, a ll hope seems lost. But as John lies l ifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her t o continue to pray for John’s recovery, e ven in the face of every case history a nd scientific prediction. From producer DeVon Franklin (Miracles from Heaven) and adapted for the screen by Grant Nieporte (Seven Pounds) from Joyce Smith’s own book, BREAKTHROUGH is an enthralling reminder that faith and love can create a mountain of hope, and sometimes even a miracle.
Woody (voice of Tom Hanks) has always b een confident about his place in the world, and that his priority is taking care of his kid, whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. So when Bonnie’s beloved new craft-projectt urned-toy, Forky (voice of Tony Hale), declares himself as “trash” and not a toy, Woody takes it upon himself to show Forky why he should embrace being a toy. But when Bonnie takes the whole gang on her family’s road trip excursion, Woody ends up on an unexpected detour that includes a reunion with his long-lost friend Bo Peep (voice of Annie Potts). After years of being o n her own, Bo’s adventurous spirit and life on the road belie her delicate porcelain exterior. As Woody and Bo realize they’re worlds apart when it comes to life as a toy, they soon come to find that’s the least of
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11 55 Baba Beach Club Hua Hin Presents Exclusive Dining Experience at Baan Chok, Beachfront Café & Eatery May, 2019 - Hua Hin, Thailand - Baba Beach Club Hua Hin is delighted to present n ew and exclusive dining experiences a t their beachfront Café & Eatery Baan Chok, also used as an event and function s pace. Built nearly 40 years ago on the b eachfront between Cha-am and Hua Hin, the multifaceted beachfront historical house Baan Chok is located next to Baba B each Club Hua Hin with unobstructed o cean views of the Gulf of Thailand. Offering a spacious, elegant and colonial style design, Baan Chok Café & Eatery is equipped with a large executive meeting room, a vibrant 100 sq.m indoor seating area, exclusive reading room, and a serene 1,500 sq.m courtyard garden leading up to the picturesque Cha Am & Hua Hin beach.
S pecializing in classic teas, stylish c offee, desserts and a selection of International and Thai cuisine, now offering e xclusive beachfront dining experiences s uch as Sunday Roast every Sunday f rom 7am - 9pm, exclusive Afternoon
Tea available every day, Special Of The M onth menu highlighting a local fruit i n season, beach live entertainment, e xclusive breakfast set menu, Al Fresco B each Barbeque and more. Baan Chok
i s perfectly suited for various events, functions & weddings, adapting to every occasion whether it be a business meeting, grand conference, private parties, intimate w edding ceremony, grand receptions, private dinners, or bigger celebrations. With a unique backdrop of the Gulf o f Thailand, Baba Beach Club Hua Hin’s b eachfront house Baan Chok provides t he perfect setting for a truly unique experience like no other. Open every Monday to Friday from 1 1am - 6pm, Saturday and Sunday from 7am - 9pm. F or more information & further b ookings, visit our website: www. bababeachclub.com or call 032-899-130 and email us at: huahin@bababeachclub. com
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12 56 Healthy Meal Options While Traveling in Thailand A vacation is a time to relax and unwind, explore, and embrace the break from the nuances of a busy life. However, whether you are visiting friends or family, or traveling solo, eating healthy while on vacation can often be stressful. There are many post-vacation symptoms. Sun-kissed skin and hair, sleep deprivation, and those extra kilos that you notice when you get back into the swing of things. Vacations or living in a new country are typically about trying new things and indulging in a new lifestyle. It’s difficult to pass up that delicious pizza, those fried noodles, o r deep-friend prawns. We’re only human. But for those of you who want to enjoy your vacation without packing on the extra weight, Thailand boasts an array of delicious healthy options that you can tuck into without the guilt or post-vacation symptoms. Eating is a social event in Thailand, and when you’re traveling in any city or town, you’ll find that the most popular q uestion from a Thai person is ... “Have you eaten yet?” T he country was built around gastronomy. There are so many food courts, vendors on every street corner, pop-up restaurants, and malls and of course, it is often easier to eat out than it is to prepare meals at home. For this reason, it is usually difficult to keep the weight off despite the humid weather or miles of walking. Traditionally, Thai food is known for being healthy. The u se of fresh ingredients combined with plenty of spices, veggies, and herbs make for amazing dishes. However, there are some surprisingly unhealthy meals that are very high in MSG, sodium, sugar, and fat. So, if you’re looking for healthy alternatives when traveling or living in Thailand, here are a few ideas for you. N ote: this article was not written by a doctor or a nutritionist. If you have real health concerns, please consult your general practitioner or a health specialist. SOM TAM (Payaya salad) P robably one of the healthier choices and a very popular dish in Thailand, Som Tam or papaya salad is low in calories and packed with goodness. There a few variations of it. However, it generally consists of fresh papaya slices, tomatoes, string beans, Thai chilies, and garlic as well as fish sauce. Some dishes come with dried shrimp. Overall, Som Tam is a winner packed with Vitamin C and high in fibre.
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LARB GAI (Chicken with lime, chili, and fresh herbs) High in protein and combined with a fragrant blend of herbs and spices, this tasty Thai dish is definitely a go-to when looking for a healthy alternative. Larb gai is a popular northern dish, found around Isaan and Laos and consists of ground chicken, basil, mint, onions, chili, and lime juice. Light and easy on the gut, it’s perfect for those counting calories or on a Keto diet.
T he dish consists of morning glory cooked with chilies and oyster sauce and packed with garlic. It’s a great accompaniment or perfect as a meal on its own. PLA NEUNG MANAO (Steamed whole fish with lime dressing)
KHAO MAN GAI (Chicken and rice)
For those of who you are staying fit and exercising r egularly during your vacation, this meal is for you. Not only is it a healthy option, but it’s cheap too and found at food courts, street vendors, and restaurants. The protein to carbohydrate ratio is perfect for fighters and gym-goers, repairing muscle and fueling that cardio workout. The dish is served with a chicken breast, rice, and a small bowl of broth. KUAY TEOW LUI SAN (Summer spring rolls) For those of you looking for a light meal or a graba nd-go snack, Kuay Tiew Lui Suan is the perfect choice for you. These fresh vegetable spring rolls are packed with goodness, including basil, lettuce, noodles, and sometimes ground meat. For a flavor overload, dip into a spicy sauce to get that metabolism going. This is the perfect snack to eat between meals and is light, rich in fibre, and low in calories. PAD PAK BUNG FAI DAENG (Stir-fried morning glory) Probably one of my favorite dishes in Thailand, pad pak bung or stir-fried morning glory is a vibrant Thai dish, a little less healthy than most, but still low in calories and carbohydrates.
This superb Thai steamed fish dish bursts with flavor, o ffering a well-balanced taste and is a great healthy a lternative to fried food. It is low in calories and high in protein and perfect for sharing among friends. A classic dish, pla neung manao is found in most seafood restaurants in Thailand and for those who love spicy food, this should be at the top of the must-try list. NAM PRIK (Thai spicy chili sauce) Nam phrik is a type of spicy chili sauce and is widely used around Thailand to accompany a number of dishes. The sauce usually consists of chilies, garlic, and lime juice, and often ground shrimp. Nam phrik is great with seafood and is the perfect dipping sauce for raw or boiled vegetables, a dding a depth of flavor to the meal you’re having. The veggies are loaded with vitamins and the seafood is packed with protein, and it is a low-calorie, high-fiber meal. TIPS FOR ORDERING MEALS: Don’t be afraid to turn up the heat when ordering food. I f you love spicy meals, Thai cuisine is definitely for you. Chilies are loaded with health benefits. Steamed rice is the better option when ordering a meal, so choose that instead. A lot of meals come with MSG and sugar, don’t be afraid to order your dish without these additions. Knowing what to order and how to order is very beneficial when traveling and eating well.