Hua Hin Today June 2021

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HUA HIN RECHARGE PROJECT - th VACCINE DRIVE BEGINS JUNE 7

‘BLUEPRINT TO BOOST THAILAND’S SHARE OF HUGE HALAL FOOD MARKET’ Focus on Yala & Pattani provinces but boost can be Nationwide. p.10

As Hua Hin is a tourist destination, Covid-19 vaccine allocations have been st given priority. October 1 reopening plan prepared and ready to roll. p.2

SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT IN ACTIVITY FACILITIES AT CHA AM Adventure Golf. Cycle track. Pools.

Tennis, Basketball & Pickleball courts all provided. p.30

Majestic Creek Golf Club & Resort is one of the most unique golf courses in Thailand since there is a 27 -hole gem, lying in the beautiful undulating countryside close to the mountains separating Myanmar from Thailand and only 25 minutes outside the Royal town of Hua Hin. There will be a very warm welcome for you here at the Majestic Creek Golf Club and Resort and we look forward to seeing you soon.

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D-DAY 1 OCTOBER - HUA HIN PLANS TO WELCOME FOREIGN TOURISTS WITHOUT QUARANTINE T

he National Tourism Policy Committee, (TTC), agreed at its meeting No. 2/2021, to relax visitor restrictions in several areas including Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Bangkok and Buriram. These will be the pilot areas that will open for those foreign tourists that have been vaccinated and can show a vaccine certificate, without the need for quarantine.

As Hua Hin is a tourist destination, Covid-19 vaccine allocations have been given priority, and Hua Hin Municipality has been designated a pilot area that welcomes fully vaccinated foreign tourists to travel to the area without quarantine from October 1st onwards. In the Hua Hin district, the Oxford Astra Zeneca brand will be the designated vaccine, initially given to people aged 60 years and over, and all people diagnosed with 7 chronic diseases who have registered through the Mor Prom system, a total of 26,000 people. All other local people aged 18-59, both Thai and non-Thai, can book their jabs through the Mor Prom system from 31st May onwards and it is anticipated their vaccinations should begin by August.

The first vaccination program for the selected groups will operate from the 7th-11th June and be carried out by village health volunteers at various hospitals and pop-up centres. People are invited to attend to get their Covid-19 vaccination at specific locations as follows: Hua Hin Hospital, 10th floor meeting room, (yellow building), 10th floor meeting room, (orange parking building). Hua Hin Hospital 3. Hua Hin Hospital 4. Hua Hin Hospital 5. Market Village Shopping Centre. Bluport Shopping Centre.

Throughout the rest of the province, three vaccination centres will be set up in Bang Sapahan, two each in Pranburi and Mueang Prachuap and one each in Kuiburi, Thap Sakae, Sam Roi Yot, and Bang Saphan Noi.

‘Hua Hin Recharge Project’ is collaboration in the Hua Hin municipality of tourism, hospital and public health sectors of government, and private businesses such as hotels, shops, restaurants, shopping malls, car rental operators, tour companies and others. The focus of the project is to get the vaccination program rolling in June 2021, and meet the target of 70% of the local population and 100% of the tourism service providers by 30th September 2021, this will hopefully achieve the required herd immunity and dramatically affect hospitalisation and deaths. Foreign residents can use their social security or passport number to register for the free vaccination, and no priority will be given to Thais over other Nationalities. Once registration has been completed, foreigners will be given an appointment date to receive their vaccine – this could be the same day as registration or at a later date, depending on what appointments are available.

Due to the recent situation and the increased number of infections in the province from the cluster of entertainment venues and canned pineapple factories, Prachuap Province has taken intensive measures to control the spread of the disease. It now appears that due to the hard work of all relevant government departments and good cooperation from the people and entrepreneurs, the situation in Prachuap Province has improved and the infection spread has been brought under control. After vaccination people are advised to continue to follow preventive measures by keeping their distance, wearing masks and washing their hands.

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Long Live Her Majesty Queen Suthida June 3 marks the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s 43rd birthday.

All of us at the Hua Hin Today Group offer our humble and heartfelt wishes for long life and happiness on this, the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty Queen Suthida’s birthday.

Long Live the Queen!

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HUA HIN TODAY HAS A NEW OFFICE

irst of all, I would like to inform you that the Hua Hin Today newspaper has moved to a new location, our own property to the West of the city. Yes it’s a bit further out but as you know the location does not affect the content of the newspaper at all, we will still provide the best newspaper in town for you to enjoy reading each and every month. You know where currently to find your newspaper, but if you would love to have the privilege and convenience you can subscribe yearly, no later than the 5th of every month, then you will receive your newspaper directly.

The emergence of this new wave of Covid-19 is extremely severe for everyone, and we have all been thoroughly affected. There are many businesses that have been shut down, some temporarily, some never to reopen because they cannot survive, even those that are open are struggling as there are no tourists anyway. Hua Hin has suffered very heavy misfortune being hit by the outbreak of two large clusters, one in entertainment venues, the other at a canned pineapple plant. Entrepreneurs need to adapt their business plans to survive, but it is very gladdening that everyone holds on together, both the public and private sectors in planning the ‘Hua Hin recharge’ project, the project plan commits to providing urgent vaccination to 100% of tourism operators in order to welcome visitors with two doses of the vaccine to visit in October without quarantine.

The vaccine is the best solution to ending these lockdowns and the best vaccine is the fastest vaccine you can get. It can be noted that our livelihoods have changed, from where in the past most businesses had to have an office to work, but since the coronavirus outbreak many more people are working at home. Despite misgivings it appears that working at home can still achieve 100% of the work without reducing the quality compared with working in an office.

Yours truly, Ms Visa Chimdee (Editor-in-Chief)

Kind regards Richard Bright

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Letter to Editor Dear Editor, I think people that are renting out there pool villas for parties should be a criminal offense. Its bad enough putting up with the loud music, now the chance of them spreading the virus, the owners are only interested in making money.

There are 4 villas in my village that are renting out even now with this pandemic.

Last weekend a bus with 15 adults and children arrived.

After they leave no one comes to spray the property, they may not have the virus but who knows.

I think the police should be touring around these villa estates especially at weekends.

MANAGEMENT Honorary Chairman: Dr Thanachai Theerapattanavong Chairwoman: kittikorn Theerapattanavong CEO: Titikorn Theerapattanavong CFO: Duangsuda Pirompin

Dear Richard The issue of so-called ‘party villas’ is an ongoing problem for some people in Hua Hin, particularly during the current pandemic.

Under the current COVID-19 measures in Hua Hin, officials have asked people for their co-operation in not organising events, and even private parties, involving groups of people. We suspect you have already contacted the management at your village, but failing that you really should try contacting the Tourist Police in Hua Hin. You may be surprised at the assistance and help they can provide regarding a wide range of issues. They can be contacted by calling 1155 or via their Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/HuaHinTouristPolice/

Good luck!

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HUA HIN MUNICIPALITY APPLIES FOR GOOD MANAGEMENT SUBSIDIES

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he Office of the Decentralisation to ocal overnment has alocated a subsidy as a reward for the well-managed local government organisations for the fiscal year of 0 1, Hua Hin unicipality is delighted to have participated in the assessment process. This subsidy process has been proposed to create incentives for local government organisations to develop their management of their authority in accordance with the principles of good governance and be able to meet the needs of the people thoroughly. The selection criteria and allocation of subsidies is a transparent process to reward the most professional management,

cost-effective use of resources to facilitate effective efficient people, public participation and the satisfaction of the people. The good management awards have been divided into 3 categories, excellent, outstanding and general.

Hua Hin unicipality has applied for the ood anagement Award assessment for 0 1 by presenting the results for the fiscal year of 2020, (1st October 2019 - 30th September 2020), and the 0 0 ocal Administrative Organisation erformance Assessment esults, ( A). The first evaluation was done through a video conference system through the oom program, Hua Hin unicipality had confirmation on the 5th April that it had passed the first round of the qualifying assessment.

The 2nd round of the evaluation process will again be conducted by Zoom and will be an evaluation of the innovation field. Hua Hin unicipality is aware of the problems and impacts caused by the Covid-19 epidemic, and has selected the HDC model as a model of innovation for managing environmental health standards to submit to the competition, this is to enable sustainable protection for the residents of Hua Hin to live together happily in any situation.

TERRA ACUPUNCTURE & HERBS - CHA AM A

fter a very successful launch in Hua Hin, Terra Acupuncture & Herbs has now opened a branch in Cha-am in order to make it more convenient for customers living in that area and nearby to use the service. e hope you will find the new centre easy to locate situated close to the Cha am fresh market, when you turn left at the intersection and head towards the fresh market you will find it before you get there.

If you do have neck or back pain, migraines, insomnia, or any other condition, please don’t hesitate to call in for a free consultation, or call to make an appointment at 099-194-9224

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RAISING THE STANDARDS IN FRESH MARKETS T

he government is determined to improve the standards in fresh markets, one of the worst offending areas of Covid-19 spread, with particular emphasis on the stalls selling eggs and meat.

As Covid-19 continues to spread across the country the government is taking action to stamp out problems in one of the worst affected places, the fresh markets. Fresh markets are a hugely popular aspect of Thai life, and the government dearly wants this tradition to continue as it is a great place for those on the lowest incomes to source healthy fresh food at good prices. They are also places of great social importance to many elderly and otherwise lonely people.

The Department of ivestock therefore visited all fresh markets throughout the country to assess the hygiene of meat and egg stalls in order to ensure they were trading safely and not risking infection of Covid-19. They were assessed according to, ivestock O tandards , and in accordance with D HTT principles, that merchants must have a safe distance from buyers, wear masks at all times, wash hands frequently with soapy water and alcohol gel, and must wear gloves and use tongs without directly handling the merchandise The entrance of all fresh markets must strictly check installation of the Thai Chana application or take written proof of visitation, any merchant under suspicion must take tests to check for the virus. All shops that follows the rules and has excellent quality and hygiene standards will receive a ivestock O tandard symbol attached in front of their store in order to build confidence among buyers. During the last month 1, 0 meat samples have been collected across the ed one from more than 00 Fresh arket stalls, convenience stores, modern trade malls, as well as more than 1, 00 slaughterhouses and cutting facilities, happily all meat samples were found to be free from Covid-19.

THE STRICT CONTROL OF ILLEGAL ALIENS

ast month, the Commander of the oyal Thai olice, olice eneral uwat angyodsuk, came along with his team to inspect the border interception points with neighbouring yanmar at rachuap hiri han rovince. The olice Commander emphasised the authorities determination to restrict the entry of illegal aliens, after finding high levels os people smuggling on the rachuap and anchanaburi border paths. r hallop inghaseni, rovincial overnor of rachuap hiri han, and the heads of government agencies and officials under the oyal Thai olice banner welcomed his visit, and expressed determination to follow the plans outlined. It is vital to deter the people smugglers from bringing illegal aliens across the Thai/ yanmar border, and officers stationed at order atrol olice Company 1 , hlong an ubdistrict, uang District, rachuap hiri han rovince, will be at the forefront of achieving this.

The Commander visited the officers operations at the special relief point at Dan Singkhon, and acknowledged reports on surveillance and illegal entry prevention, he also inspected and approved the guidelines used for the prevention of the spread of Covid-19 in these operations. Furthermore he also donated additional useful items that would help those to perform their duties whilst working at the checkpoint rachuap hiri han rovince has a kilometre border with yanmar whereby most of the borderline runs through the Tanintharyi ountains, however there are 50 natural crossborder paths, and 3 vehicle paths that traverse the mountainous border, these vehicle tracks are at ala-u in Hua Hin district, Dan ingkhorn in mueang rachuap district and Chee in ang aphan district. olice eneral uwat angyodsuk has emphasised his full support to the rachuap rovincial olice and the agencies in strictly preventing the smuggling of foreigners, this work has become even more important as during April and ay the number of incursions has doubled.

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HUA HIN WATER - POOR FLOW RATE AND QUALITY ISSUES T

he water supply to the city is currently performing very badly, there have been numerous complaints that the water is turbid, (cloudy due to high content of particles, usually silt, clay, algae or pollution).

Further complaints that water supply is brown, smells bad, and flows slowly, have prompted action to try to resolve the matter. The roduction Head of the aterworks Division informs, that the raw water received from the dam is being discharged from close to ground level and is not of the quality they would hope for, there is a smell of manganese which could be due to an accumulation of plant residues and animal remains in storage areas, this problem is exacerbated in very warm weather. Furthermore when water is brought into the production system and exposed to chemicals the chemical reaction causes the water to change its colour.

The hao aeng ater Treatment lant, which is normally the main water production plant, has to produce more than double the capacity to meet the needs of water users in the summertime. When the production demand exceeds the ideal capacity the water filter production system is unable to fully remove the odour and more particles than desired can infiltrate into the water.

Currently, there is a project to build an additional water plant, which will be able to significantly increase the production capacity and alleviate the pressure on the old water plant soon. The new plant is expected to be completed within 1 year, and hopefully will be able to solve all the problems of quality and adequate water pressure in the future.

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LUMPY SKIN DISEASE DETECTED IN CATTLE IN PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN

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A OI YOT:- umpy skin disease has been found in cattle in rachuap hiri han, prompting the authorities to take preventative measures to stop the disease from spreading. Officials from rachuap hiri han rovincial Administrative Organization have informed farmers that the disease has been detected in livestock in Sam Roi Yot and is likely to spread to many other districts. As a result, the District ivestock Office has announced a temporary

animal epidemic zone in the area and has ordered all farmers not to move cattle and buffalo from now until 11th une.

Anyone found moving cattle will face legal action, o f fi c i a l s w a r n e d , i f a n y animals are found infected, farmers must inform the District ivestock Office immediately. umpy skin disease, ( D), is a viral illness that causes prolonged morbidity in cattle and buffalo, it is spread through mosquitoes, flies and ticks and there is no specific antiviral treatment available, vaccination is the only way stop the disease. hile the disease cannot be transmitted to humans, health officials advise against consuming meat from D infected cattle, the Director eneral of the Department of ivestock Development, (D D), stated that the first batch of 0,000 doses of lumpy skin vaccines had arrived in Thailand at the end of last month, and was being injected free of charge. The D D is the only agency that has been authorised by the Food and Drug Administration to legally import the vaccine, they have ordered the doses from outh Africa. The D D asks farmers to only use legally imported vaccines and to not fall victim to scammers offering illegally obtained doses as they may not be effective. ost recently, the outbreak has become more widespread and it has been found that the outbreak has spread to some pigs, however the rovincial ivestock Department says that the epidemic situation is under control.

The D outbreak in cattle and buffalo has now spread to 5 provinces, including the Northeast, North, the West, and the South, and almost 7,000 cattle are now sick with the infection. In this regard, the rime inister urged the inistry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to urgently address the problem of disease control.

AIRASIA SUSPENDS FLIGHTS FROM HUA HIN AIRPORT As a precautionary measure, the airport was closed for 14 days.

Also last month, plans were unveiled to open up the airport to scores more international flights. International flights to a number of overseas destinations are expected to begin later this year. The airport will service destinations within a or hour radius of Hua Hin, such as India, China, ingapore, alaysia and Australia, as well as the iddle ast. The airport plans to operate a charter flight, likely between Hua Hin and China later this year, before operating two international flights per day in 0 and 5 international flights per day by 0 5.

This will see 100,000 passengers arriving at the airport in 2022 and one million arrivals by 0 5.

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Flights between Hua Hin, Chiang ai and Udon Thani will be suspended between une 1-1 , the airline confirmed to Hua Hin Today on aturday ( ay ).

The airline is offering free unlimited flight moves or flight changes to those who have booked tickets for the now suspended flights.

Customers who were due to fly with the AirAsia between 1-1 une will also be contacted by email, the airline confirmed. Customers can also log in to their booking on the AirAsia website.

The airline said the flights have been suspended due to the COVID-19 situation in Thailand.

A total of 21 routes operated by the airline have been suspended throughout Thailand (listed below).

The suspension of flights is another blow for the airport, which last month was forced to temporarily close after an official tested positive for COVID-19.

AirAsia flight suspensions June 1-13 1. angkok ( uvarnabhumi Airport) Nan . angkok ( uvarnabhumi Airport) Nakhon i Thammarat . angkok (Don ueang Airport) anong . angkok (Don ueang Airport) Chumphon 5. angkok (Don ueang Airport) akhon Nakhon . angkok (Don ueang Airport) oei . angkok (Don ueang Airport) uri am . Chiang ai attaya 9. Chiang ai huket 10. Chiang ai hon aen 11. Chiang ai rabi 1 . Chiang ai Hat Yai 1 . Chiang ai urat Thani 1 . attaya Hat Yai 15. Udon Thani huket 1 . Udon Thani attaya 1 . hon aen huket 1 . hon aen Hat Yai 19. attaya huket 0. Chiang ai Hua Hin 1. Udon Thai Hua Hin

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PLANS TO PROMOTE THAI HALAL FOOD INTO THE INTERNATIONAL ARENA

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he Halal oard meeting drafted a vision and policy to promote Thai halal agricultural produce around the World and hopefully penetrate the market of 2 billion people. The specific aim is to make Thailand a leader in the production, processing, export and development of agricultural products and halal food, and enter the world market with high qualityThai halal produce by the year 2027.

The halal industry can be very important to Thailand and Thailand has huge potential in food and agricultural products, second in Asia after China and 12th in the world. Thailand has great opportunities and potential in producing and exporting halal food and agricultural products to new target markets, uslim countries with a population of up to 2 billion people, as well as non- uslim halal consumers around the world.

This initiative is in cooperation with the inistry of Commerce and all parties in the relevant sectors. y 0 0, the global halal food and beverage market had an estimated value of U 1.5 trillion and is estimated to increase to U . trillion by 0 , with an average annual growth rate of 10%, representing an annual increase of U 150 billion. In the past, the Advisor to the inister of Agriculture and Cooperatives has chaired and approved the content of the draft vision and policy for promoting Thai halal standard agricultural produce and products, (1 vision, 5 approaches), prepared by the subcommittee to create a vision of a high ‘Halal standard’ in Thailand.

Plan stages: Increase the potential of halal certification agencies uild confidence in agricultural and food products with Thai halal standards, science, technology and innovation uild knowledge in production and management from farm to consumer level Increase market and logistics potential. aise the confidence of consumers both at home and abroad.

Drafting this vision is like the first complete Thai Halal lueprint , consisting of goals, visions, and action plans as a masterplan for the potential development of the Thai halal industry in key markets. In addition, the meeting also resolved to change the name and adjust the mission and duties of the vision and policy subcommittee, to drive the expansion, promotion and support of the the halal industry in the North, Northeastern, Central and astern regions, especially in border provinces that are front ports such as Udon Thani, Chiang Rai, Tak, etc.

And in the southern region, the Halal conomic Corridor Development ubcommittee is already responsible for accelerating and propelling the project with the Federation of Thai Industries and the AIC Centre, to process a production base, converting and creating value products. In the southern border area, there are two complete chicken and cattle industries in Yala province and hundreds of farmers in the area participating in

the project, each project which has a total area of over 3,000 rai. Currently, it is in the process of signing a biomass power plant contract and there is also another chicken industry project in attani province as well. All 3 projects are working in close cooperation with outhern order rovinces Administration Centre, ( AC), in order to make the 3 southern provinces a hub of the halal food industry according to the goals that have been set.

In addition, Thailand has also prepared the Thailand Halal Assembly 2021, running from 2nd-3rd une 0 1 through a video conference system under the theme of A Virtual Way for Actual Halal World, where there will be an exchange of ideas on Opportunities and Challenges to Halal Industry and Halal Certification in the post Covid-19 era.

The upcoming Halal Assembly will be one of the most important events in expanding Thailand’s role on the world stage, especially showing the Thai halal standard and the development of agricultural products and halal food.

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YOUR COUNTRY’S NATIONAL DAY

1st JUNE - NATIONAL GO BAREFOOT DAY National Go Barefoot Day on June 1st gives us 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. Soles4Souls created National Go Barefoot Day after the 2004 Tsunami disaster to support those affected by the event. However, donations have continued to come in and over 40.5 million pairs of shoes have been donated worldwide since 2005. Don’t throw those old unloved shoes in the bin, donate them to someone more in need.

12th JUNE - NATIONAL LOVING DAY Each year, National Loving Day on June 12th commemorates the anniversary of the 1967 United States Supreme Court decision Loving vs. Virginia. This decision struck down all anti-miscegenation laws remaining in sixteen U.S. states. The ruling cited, “There can be no doubt that restricting the freedom to marry solely because of racial classifications violates the central meaning of the equal protection clause.”

In the United States, anti-miscegenation laws were U.S. state laws banning interracial marriage.

6th JUNE – SWEDEN The tradition of celebrating the 6th June as The National Day of Sweden began in 1916 at the Stockholm Olympic Stadium, it was chosen to honour the election of King Gustav Vasa in 1523, considered by some as the foundation of modern Sweden. Prior to 1983 the day was celebrated as Swedish Flag Day. In a sense it marks ’Swedish Independence’ as it signifies the end of the Danish-ruled almar Union. In 005 it became an official ublic Holiday. weden is a candinavian country in Northern Europe.

15th JUNE - NATIONAL SMILE POWER DAY 8th JUNE - BEST FRIENDS DAY On June 8th, honour 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.

On June 15th each year, National Smile Power Day shares one powerful expression. 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. tarting with a smile first is easier than trying to get there later in the day.

Challenge yourself to smile more often today.

Use a smile to disarm a tense situation, or simply smile during your daily tasks.

17th JUNE - ICELAND Icelandic National Day commemorates the foundation of the Republic of Iceland in 1944 and also the ending of Iceland’s centuries old ties with Denmark. The date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of on igurdsson, a major figure of Icelandic culture and the leader of the 19th century Icelandic independence movement. Iceland is an island Nation situated in the North Atlantic region of Europe, South East of Greenland and North West of the United Kingdom.

10th JUNE - NATIONAL HERBS AND SPICES DAY Celebrating flavour each year on une 10th, National Herbs and Spices Day recognises the diversity and quality offered by using both fresh and dried herbs and spices in your cooking. All year long, herbs and spices are essential to cooking but as the summer heats up developing a knack for cooking with fresh herbs will bring brightness and flavour to your grilling and your kitchen. They not only add flavour to your meals but herbs and spices also add colour bringing a vibrancy that might otherwise be missed.

27th JUNE - NATIONAL ONION DAY Through all the years, and sometimes tears, National Onion Day on June 27th recognises the flavour and aroma the bulb of the allium family brings to numerous recipes. Be sure to add fresh onion for a punch of flavour to your favourite dish, no matter how you slice it, the onion brings some of the best flavours together Whether you like to caramelise it or pickle it, tell us how you love to cook with onions!

21st JUNE – GREENLAND Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark that introduced a National day in 1983. The National day was introduced as an expression of National identity after Denmark granted home rule in 1979. It is the Worlds largest island located between the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans to the East of Canada. The majority of its inhabitants are of Inuit descent that migrated from Canada and Alaska in the 13th century. The island is the least densely populated region of the World with just 56,000 people, the vast majority living in a small area on the South West coast.

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CENTARA GRAND HUA HIN CELEBRATES OVER A DECADE OF SUCCESS WITH TRIPADVISOR’S PRESTIGIOUS TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE AWARD

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entara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin was recently recognised with the 2021 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award for hotels, the 11th consecutive year the historic resort received this prestigious award.

The Best of the Best winners are determined based on the quality and quantity of reviews and ratings from travellers all over the world posted on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period from 1st January to 31st December 2020.

“We are excited for the continued success from the Travellers’ Choice Award from TripAdvisor”, said Jan Weisheit, Hotel Manager.

“This recognition is truly a reflection of the guests’ satisfaction from the exemplary dedication and passion of our staff in providing the highest quality service. We promise to continue our excellent standards to underline the hotel’s long-standing reputation and commitment for the highest standards of excellence in the industry.”

An elegant sanctuary with old-world charm, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin began as The Railway Hotel back in the early 1920’s when the railway line from Hua Hin to Padang Besar in Malaysia was built. Gleaming with colonial accents, the beautifully preserved hotel is one of the most famous heritage hotels in Asia, in addition to its prime town centre location ideal for exploring and shopping, the hotel also offers excellent recreational facilities and services, including 4 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, kids club, putting greens, a snooker room and many more, all guaranteeing a perfect destination for travellers of all ages.

Established in 2002, Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best awards are the highest honour TripAdvisor bestows. The only travel industry awards based on millions of reviews and opinions from travellers around the world, these annual awards reflect “the best of the best” for service, quality and customer satisfaction, from hotels and accommodations to destinations, attractions, restaurants and experiences.

To experience Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, the resort is offering exclusive offers including special rates from THB 3,900 for two guests in a colonial-inspired Deluxe room and free daily breakfast.

For more information and orders, please call +66 (0) 3251 2021.

STEAK AND SEAFOOD SPECIALS AT SO SOFITEL

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hite Oven also invites you to indulge in special dish ‘Miang Goong Pao’. Choose grilled whole Phuket Lobster or jumbo Tiger Prawn served with fresh vegetables, rice noodles, condiments and our signature Thai seafood sauce. The price of a whole Phuket Lobster is THB 1,450++ (500 g). The prices of Jumbo Tiger Prawn are THB 2,790++ (1 kg) and THB 1,450++ (500 g).

If you would like to experience an exclusive selection of premium beef cuts, whether it’s a bone in ribeye, striploin or flank at Beach Society.

All are from the finest origins namely USA, Australia and Argentina.

Savour the very best angus or wagyu cooked to perfection with an extensive range of homemade sauces and side dishes. Price starts at only THB750++.

Served daily at White Oven from 11 am – 10 pm. The promotion is available from now until 30 June 2021.

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UNBELIEVABLE VALUE FOR MOMEY AT THE SHERATON HUA HIN RESORT & SPA

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If you’re a coffee lover, you won’t want to miss out on the excellent PLUG & PLAY promotion at Sundara Lounge at the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa. Enjoy unlimited free flow coffee for just 180 THB. Choose from premium espresso, Americano, latte, cappuccino, infused cold brews and drip coffee, as well as a selection of Monin flavoured syrups. If coffee isn’t your thing, there is also a wide range of TWG and Dilmah teas, with scrumptious cookies included too.

And if that isn’t enough, all Plug & Play customers can get buy-oneget-one free on food ordered from the Sheraton Street Food on sale at the front of the hotel. Each dish costs just 100 THB, meaning you and a friend can eat from as little as 50 THB each! Breakfast is available between 7am-11am, which includes croissants, ham and cheese toasties and waffles, while Indian and Mexican street food is available from 11am onwards.

Enjoy Plug & Play at the Sundara Lounge with its free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating, it is the perfect place to catch up on email, hold a business meeting or even just chat with friends over a delicious cup of coffee.

It’s not to be missed!

PLUG & PLAY PROMO: Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Open daily 9.00-17.00 hrs. For more information Call 032 000 708 Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

JARAS HUA HIN AT INTERCONTINENTAL HUA HIN RESORT: THE BEST OF CONTEMPORARY THAI CUISINE

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aras at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort delights diners with a contemporary twist on Thai cuisine and pairs it with time-honoured service traditions. Jaras brings diverse flavours, textures and aromas of Thai cuisine to life in a stylish beachfront setting, your meal is complimented by an extensive selection of Old/New World wines.

Menus at Jaras emphasise seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, many from the resort’s home province of Prachuap Khiri Khan.

Signatures include freshly caught seafood from nearby fishing villages: Hua Hin Crabmeat Salad, Golden Cup, Hua Hin Sturgeon, 7-colour lobster with home-made red curry, (Choo Chee Goong Mung Korn), as well as fine caviar from local aquaculture farms. Chefs’ recipes and dish presentations likewise reflect Hua Hin’s distinctive culinary traditions.Menus feature Thai-style sharing options along with à la carte choices prepared with the freshest local and regional ingredients.

Jaras Hua Hin at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort is open daily from 6.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.

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Alcohol is commonly used by people to help them celebrate at a party or to drown their sorrows when they are feeling down. Alcohol has direct negative effects on the central nervous system, which is the system that controls our mind, motions and emotions, and influencing the way we act, it also has depressant effects and in excess can cause the imbiber to back out and collapse Drinking levels- Let’s see normal bodily reactions when it receives a certain amount of alcohol.

• 30 milligrams - Feeling more relaxed and cheerful than usual, and reduced inhibitions • 50 milligrams - Difficulties seeing, impaired movement and reflexes • 100 milligrams - Nausea and vomiting, slurred speech, impaired balance, coordination, vision, reflexes, and judgment • 200 milligrams -Memory loss, feeling sad, and unstable emotions • 300 milligrams - Impaired vision, dizziness, possible loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing, and rapid/abnormal heart rate • 400 milligram - Complete loss of consciousness, blackout, and possible coma or death How every sip of alcohol affects our body?

• Heart: Irregular heartbeat, heart palpitations, and risks for the heart to stop beating. Consuming alcohol continuously for many years may cause cardiomyopathy • Brain: Brain cells damage, weaken remembrance/dementia, decreased functionality of the overall nervous system, and risk of other brain-related conditions such as stroke • Liver: Steatosis or fatty liver. Some people may experience severe liver inflammations that cause cirrhosis • Stomach: Stomach pain, stomach irritation, vomiting blood if the inflammation is severe. People who drink large amounts of alcohol for a long time are at three times higher risks to have cancer than a person who doesn’t drink.

• Kidneys: Overwork, which could lead to kidney failure • Bladder: Cystitis that may lead to cancer However, maybe unexpectedly alcohol does have its pros. An appropriate amount of alcohol intake could make you feel lively and relaxed while lower the risk of heart and vascular diseases. It could: • Help prevent heart diseases by stimulating the circulatory system, which positively affects the functionality of blood vessels and heart • Lower risk of having diabetes type 2: Insulin resistance makes the body unable to use blood sugar as its energy, resulting in high blood sugar. A study has been conducted and shown that menopausal women who drink white wine have a better response to insulin, which may reduce the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes.

• Helps relax and reduce stress Nonetheless, the benefits of alcohol will vary greatly across different genetics, or other daily routines of each person. If you are a drinker, it is important to have a health check-up regularly, especially the liver that is the most at risk.

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HOW MANY ACUPUNCTURE SESSIONS DO I NEED?

By Dr. Kate Boonyakiat DAOM, LAc – Terra Acupuncture

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t is a reasonable and frequently asked question by patients in my daily practice but it’s not easy to answer. About 10% of people are what we call ‘Acupuncture Strong Responders’. It means that they will notice benefit from just a few sessions, then there are about 10% of people we consider ‘Acupuncture Non-Responders’, these people will not benefit at all from acupuncture, no matter how many treatments they receive, the remaining 80% of people fall somewhere in between these two groups.

If you respond well to the therapy, you should notice some positive changes within 3-4 sessions, this does not mean that your symptoms are gone within this period, only that your symptoms are less severe, you are sleeping more restfully, or you are having more good days than you did before. It is an encouraging result suggesting that you will continue care, and you will experience more and more relief. Young people in good health with problems like for example a minor ankle sprain, often require 2-3 treatments, older individuals and those with chronic health problems usually take a longer period of treatment.

It can divide into three phases: Corrective care: Treatments are scheduled regularly, 2-3 times per week in severe cases. The goal is to relieve symptoms.

Convalescent care: The treatments are scheduled every two weeks. The goal is to keep symptoms under control while addressing underlying disharmonies and preventing future problems.

Maintenance care: The treatments are scheduled once a month.

During this phase, the goal is to maintain our progress and promote overall well-being.

The length of time on each phase determined by several factors, including: 1. Acute or chronic problem?

2. How long have you had the symptoms?

3. Can you avoid the conditions that caused problems?

4. Your age?

5. Your general state of health?

6. Can you follow the diet and lifestyle recommendation?

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uring the last 5 weeks we have been able to play 4 competitions, unfortunately the one scheduled for 22nd April was cancelled, due to a thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain on the morning of the competition. Over the past few weeks, 2 of our members managed to return to Thailand from the USA, welcome back to Brian Callihoo and Dana Lilja, it is good to see you both competing once again.

The Golf Course remains in excellent condition, despite the fact that we have had very little rain over the past few months, so once again we congratulate the ground and maintenance staff, and all the other staff in and around the Clubhouse. We still have restrictions related to the Covid-19 situation, and would remind all our members and guests taking part in our competitions that masks should be worn at all times, we also request that the seating arrangements in the clubhouse are complied with in order to protect us all.

The number of players taking part has increased over the last few weeks with 37 members and guests playing in the Stableford competition on courses A and B on the 13th May. Results of all the competitions listed below. Any player wishing to take part in our Thursday competition can register in the pro shop, or by email to; bookings@majesticcreekcc.com - Reservations to be made by Tuesday evening and your tee time will be sent to you on Wednesday morning.

Results as follows: 29th April, Stableford Competition. 25 Players taking part 1st Jean Berruyer. Hcp 18 - 45 points 2nd Barry Haig. Hcp 18 - 36 points 3rd Ian Wooldridge. Hcp 12 - 36 points. (Losing on countback) Guest Prize Rob Jones. Hcp 18 - 32 points Nearest the pin Hole A4 Jean Paul Capbern Hole A6 Jean Paul Capbern Hole B12 William Sulman

6th May Stableford Competition.

17 players taking part 1st Frank Ullrich. Hcp 5 - 40 points 2nd Dave Hammond. Hcp 21 - 38 points 3rd Samaang Jandong. Hcp 37 - 35 points Guest Prize Rob Jones. Hcp 18 - 27 points Nearest the pin Hole A4 Olivier Pinard Hole A6 Dave Hammond Hole B12 Maem Morungrong Hole B17 Frank Ullrich

Frank Ullrich 13th May Stableford Competition. 37 players taking part.

1st Ian Wooldridge. Hcp 12 - 40 points 2nd Jackie Crawford. Hcp 28 - 39 points 3rd David Morris. Hcp 18 - 38 points Guest Prize Sam Burns. Hcp 26 - 37 points Nearest the pin Hole A4 Dana Lilja Hole A6 Niki Thong Hole B12 Malai Bisang Hole B17 Paul Unthank

Ian Wooldridge 20th May Stableford Competition 1st David Crawford. Hcp 18 - 38 points 2nd Pau Morris. Hcp 16 - 37 points 3rd David Morris. Hcp 19 - 36 points Guest Prize Niki Thong. Hcp 9 - 35 points Nearest the pin Hole A4 Rob Jones Hole A6 Olivier Pinard Hole B12 David Crawford Hole B17 Ian Wooldridge

David Crawford Jean Berruyer

COME AND ENJOY YOUR GOLFING AT MAJESTIC CREEK GOLF CLUB

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ASSAULT, WOUNDING, AND RELATED OFFENCE. Section 391 states that, “whoever commits a forcible attack against another, where the attack is not serious, such as a fist fight without bruises and slapping someone, shall be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more of ten thousand baht.”

Section 295 states that,“whoever causes injury to the other person in body or mind, such as intentionally shooting to the non-vital organs and stabbing with knife, shall be liable to imprisonment for any period not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding forty thousand baht, or both.

Section 297 states that “whoever commits bodily harm, which causes the victim to receive grievous bodily harm, shall be punished with imprisonment of six months to ten years, and fined of one thousand to two hundred thousand baht. Grievous bodily harms are the loss of a distinct part, serious disfigurement, permanent insanity, abortion, and infirmity or chronic illness which may last throughout life.”

Section 297 states that “whoever commits bodily harm, which causes the victim to receive grievous bodily harm, shall be punished with imprisonment of six months to ten years, and fined of one thousand to two hundred thousand baht. Grievous bodily harms are the loss of a distinct part, serious disfigurement, permanent insanity, abortion, and infirmity or chronic illness which may last throughout life.”

HOW CAN A LAND OWNER LOSE OWNERSHIP OF THEIR LAND? Section 1382 of the Civil and Commercial Code provides a basis for the concept of obtaining ownership of the property without the consent from the previous owner, or the so-called, ‘Adverse Possession’. If the property or the plot of land has been abandoned by the land owner or has nobody associated with it for over 10 years, the person who has openly and peacefully resided at that property will gain ownership going forward.

However, if the real owner of the property returns to claim his rights to the land, they would have to prove that they did not abandon the property as the resident person has claimed in order to have property reverted back.

WHY CUSTOMERS SHOULD THINK TWICE BEFORE BINNING THEIR COMMERCIAL BILLS Customers should keep commercial bills such as receipts, brochures, payment slips, and commercial posters because they are considered as a part of agreement. For online business, customers are advised to screenshot their chat history between the buyer and the seller, and save a picture of the transaction on their mobile devices. In doing so, customers may use those commercial bills as proof of purchase to file a complaint.

For more information, please call 1132 (Hua Hin municipality Damrongdhama Center).

SEXUAL OFFENCE: NOT KNOWING THE AGE IS NOT AN EXCUSE! Section 227 of the Criminal Code states that whoever has sexual intercourse with a child under the age of fifteen, who is not the wife or husband, whether the child shall consent or not, shall be punished with imprisonment of between four and twenty years, and fined ,000 - 40,000 baht.

Also, whoever takes a child not yet over thirteen years of age away from their parents, and has sexual intercourse with them shall be liable for imprisonment of up to twenty years AND a fine of 1 0,000 - 00,000 baht, OR imprisonment for life. If the crime was committed through the threat of rape, the offender will be given the potential penalty of life imprisonment.

If you have any type of case involving child sexual abuse, you are strongly encouraged to consult with Thai Child Rights by calling 0-2412119 (official working hours).

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RUGBY: LEICESTER TIGERS MISS OUT ON EUROPEAN TITLE Leicester Tigers missed out on a first uropean trophy in 19 years as Montpellier edged an exciting Challenge Cup final at Twickenham.

Vincent Rattez scampered on to his own kick to put the French ahead.

Only 10,000 supporters were allowed into Twickenham following the easing of Covid restrictions, but despite only sparsely populating the imposing London venue the fans created a constant and surprisingly noisy atmosphere and the intensity was matched on the pitch. eicester director of rugby teve Borthwick told BBC Radio Leicester: “I think every Leicester Tigers supporter will be very proud of their team tonight.

Despite the outcome, Tigers pledged to top Montpellier’s performance in the future.

FORMULA 1: LANDO NORRIS TO STAY WITH TEAM MCLAREN ‘WAY BEYOND 2022’

Lando Norris has signed a new, extended contract with McLaren. The 21-year-old Briton’s current deal was coming to an end at the end of this season and Norris said he had not considered any other options.

Norris said he based his decision to stay on the fact he enjoyed being with the team, and the way their performance had improved since he joined.

McLaren did not reveal the length of the deal, saying Norris and Daniel icciardo would stay beyond 0 .

Norris, who made his Formula 1 debut for McLaren in 2019, is fourth in the championship ahead of last month’s Monaco Grand Prix.

Norris has emerged as one of the leading lights of the new generation of drivers who have emerged in the last three years, alongside Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Williams’ George Russell. They, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, are expected to be among the leading figures in the sport for the next decade and beyond.

CRICKET: IRELAND PACEMAN RANKIN RETIRES FROM INTERNATIONAL CRICKET Ireland pace bowler oyd ankin, who also played for England, has announced his retirement from international cricket and inter-pro duty.

Derry-born ankin played in 15 Ireland games in two stints between 2003 and 2020, either side of three years with England which included one Ashes Test.

“I feel now is the right time to step away,” said the 36-year-old.

“I have put my heart and soul into playing cricket professionally since 2003 and have loved every minute of it.

“To have also a long career in county cricket especially during my 11-year stint with Warwickshire where we won the County Championship, 50-over competitions twice and the T20 Blast in 2014 was very special and something I am very grateful for,” added the pace bowler.

TENNIS: BRITAIN CAMERON NORRIE BEATS US TOP SEED DOMINIC THIEM IN LYON OPEN ritish number two Cameron Norrie earned the biggest win of his career by beating Austrian world number four Dominic Thiem in the Lyon Open.

Norrie had never beaten an opponent ranked in the world s top five but won 6-3 6-2 against US Open champion Thiem.

The left-hander has enjoyed a strong start to 2021, having already won a joint career-best tally of 1 matches.

Norrie, ranked 49th, played impressively throughout against a below-par Thiem, converting three of his four break points while not facing one himself.

“I’m so pleased to win, it’s my highest-ranked win. I couldn t be happier,” said Norrie, who has won 12 of his 15 clay-court matches this year.

“I’m moving well and playing a lot of matches so feeling good on my feet, hitting my forehand well and serving well.

“I’m looking forward to getting another match on the clay before oland Garros.”

While Norrie will go into this month’s French Open with plenty of confidence - no matter how the rest of the week in Lyon pans out - it was a worrying defeat for top seed Thiem.

ATHLETICS: FORMER 400M WORLD RECORD HOLDER LEE EVANS DIES AGED 74 Lee Evans, two-time Olympic gold medallist and former 400m world record holder, has died aged 74. He suffered a stroke earlier last month. American vans was the first man to break the 44-second mark in the 400m when he claimed gold in 43.86secs at the 1968 Mexico Games.

He won men’s 4x400m relay gold at the same ames and wore a black beret in solidarity with his team-mates, who were removed from the tournament after their Black Power podium salute. vans was a founding member of the Olympic Project for Human Rights, which highlighted racial injustice in America before the 19 ames.

Tommie Smith and John Carlos were sent home from Mexico for raising their fists as the national anthem played during the 200m medal ceremony.

E v a n s a n d h i s 4 0 0 m re l a y team-mates wore black berets on the podium to show their support.

He also has coached national teams in Nigeria and audi Arabia when his spectacular career ended.

CYCLING: VENDRAME WINS STAGE 12 IN GIRO D’ITALIA 2021AS ALESSANDRO DE MARCHI CRASHES OUT Italy’s Andrea Vendrame claimed victory on stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia as compatriot and former race leader Alessandro de Marchi crashed out.

Movistar’s Marc Soler and De Marchi’s British team-mate Alex Dowsett were among those to also withdraw as the riders contended with tough conditions.

Colombian gan ernal remains 45 seconds ahead of Russian Aleksandr Vlasov in the overall standings.

British duo Hugh Carthy and Simon Yates stay fourth and fifth respectively.

Stage winner Vendrame, of AG2R Citroen, sprinted clear of DSM’s Chris Hamilton to take victory in Bagno di Romagna.

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At Black Mountain Golf Club, a very special and exciting new dining experience has arrived. Hua Hin town’s renowned Prime Steakhouse restaurant has come to Black Mountain, serving probably the best steaks in Thailand.

Everything from Wagyu rib eye, fresh fish, pasta, salad, desserts & European specialty dishes are exquisitly prepared by Anders and his master team.

A warm Thai welcome to Prime Steakhouse awaits you at Black Mountain.

Restaurant open from 6am to 9pm

To book a table: Email: restaurant@bmghuahin.com Phone: 032 618 620 Mobile: 089 028 3547

Free shuttle from Hua Hin for groups Tel: 089 028 3547

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FIFA TO CONSIDER HOLDING WORLD CUP EVENTS EVERY TWO YEARS RATHER THAN FOUR Football’s world governing body Fifa is to launch a feasibility study into holding the men’s and women’s World Cups every two years instead of four.

The proposal, by Saudi Arabia’s football federation (SAFF), received backing at Fifa’s annual congress.

The study will also look at the qualifying competitions for these tournaments. “We believe the future of football is at a critical juncture,” said SAFF president Yasser Al-Misehal. “The many issues that football has faced have now been further exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic.

“It is important to review how the global game is structured, which should include whether the current four-year cycle remains the optimum basis for how football is managed both from a competition and a commercial perspective as well as overall football development.”

Fifa president Gianni Infantino called it an “eloquent and detailed proposal”, with 166 national federations voting in favour and 22 voting against.

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“IF MAN CITY HAD OUR INJURIES, THEY WOULD NOT HAVE WON TITLE” - KLOPP Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Manchester City would not have won the Premier League this season if they had to deal with his side’s injury crisis.

Powerful centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez missed most of the season with knee injuries.

Fellow defender oel atip, midfielders Fabinho and Jordan Henderson and new signing Diogo Jota were among those to also miss large parts of the campaign.

“With our injuries it was not the year to become champions,” Klopp said. “No chance - for nobody.”

“As good as they are, if City had their three centre-halves out, no [they don’t win the league].

Three centre-halves of Manchester United, no.

Despite being top of the table at Christmas, the impact of the injuries eventually caught up with Klopp’s side.

SPURS WILL FALL APART IF KANE IS SOLD THIS SUMMER, SAYS JENAS Tottenham would “fall apart” if they sold Harry Kane this summer, says former purs midfielder ermaine Jenas.

Kane, 27, wants “honest” talks with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy with reports claiming he wants to leave this summer.

Jenas doubts whether Levy will be able to do enough in those talks to persuade the England captain to stay.

“The part of me that loves the club doesn’t want Harry to leave,” he said. “But he deserves his opportunity at the top and I hope he gets what he wants.”

The striker still has three years left to run on the six-year contract he signed in 2018, which would put Spurs in a strong position in transfer negotiations.

Jenas believes Kane’s future will depend on the lengths he is prepared to go to try to force a move away.

HOW SERGIO AGUERO BECAME A MANCHESTER CITY LEGEND COPA AMERICA GAMES MOVED FROM COLOMBIA AFTER PROTESTS Colombia will no longer co-host the 2021 Copa America after a series of protests in the country.

The tournament was set to be held between Colombia and Argentina for the first time in its 105year history.

There have been widespread protests against the government in Colombia, with demonstrators disrupting some Copa Libertadores matches.

The final of the 10-team tournament, which runs from 13 June-10 July, was due to be held in Barranquilla.

The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) took the games off Colombia after previously rejecting a proposal to move them to November, saying it was “impossible”.

“We guarantee the realisation of the 2021 Copa America and in the coming days will inform on the relocation of those games that were to be held in Colombia.”

Argentina has offered to host the entire tournament.

Asked to describe Sergio Aguero in one word, most experts provide answers that say it all.

Manchester City striker Aguero leaves Etihad Stadium this summer after 10 years, 258 goals and unprecedented success at the club. He has five remier League titles, one FA Cup and six League Cup triumphs.

He has more Premier League hat-tricks than anyone else. He is the top overseas goalscorer in league history.

And he is fourth in the Premier League all-time scorers list.

Aguero joined Manchester City from Atletico Madrid in 2011 for £35m, aged 23. The Argentine had already helped Atletico to Europa League success, had won two Under-20 World Cups and claimed Olympic gold in 2008.

Before the player comes to Europe, there is always that question about how will they adapt. Atletico Madrid were horrified by his diet, red meat, fi y drinks. They tried to work on his diet - so at the point City bought him, I couldn’t see any risk whatsoever,” says South American expert Tim Vickery.

He has helped change the club with his impact...

City were not winning Premier Leagues before he came.

Sergio is now on the sidelines and watching City thrive. He will be unhappy. The sad thing is it wouldn’t surprise me if he doesn’t play in the Champions eague final.

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olf courses are businesses that should be allowed to remain open regardless of increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases in the locality, outdoor sports are safe because the sun will kill the virus, and as many thousands of people are employed they should not be closed down as a panic response.

Dr. Manoon Lee Chaweng Wong, a specialist in respiratory diseases at Vichaiyut Hospital, has posted a message on his personal Facebook page about the reasons for giving some places such as golf courses exemption from closure. Because golf is an outdoor sport, and Thailand is a hot sunny country where the heat from the sun can kill Covid-19, the UV light in sunlight can kill the virus on various surfaces within 4 minutes and kill the virus that emanates from the breath in 2 minutes, in addition, there is the natural wind on the golf course and of course it is totally ventilated. olf in Thailand is played in groups of no more than 5 people, but with a wide field players do not have to face each other and can at all times be spaced 1-2 metres apart, both players and caddies are required to wear masks and manage their hygiene.

If required, use of golf carts, dining rooms, showers, changing rooms and toilets can be restricted, and body temperature measurements taken every time players enter buildings, during this period organising of golf tournaments can be limited.

There are 238 golf courses across the country, and these courses provide many thousands of jobs helping people and the nation’s economy. The caddy doesn’t have to be close to Golfers, just hand over the golf club, and golfers and caddies can wear a mask all the time, and if using a golf cart, only the player is allowed to drive and the caddy clings to the back platform.

Food kiosks on golf courses are open-air, usually with no doors or windows, in enclosed spaces do not turn on any air-conditioning and try to sit apart, caddies can prepare their own food. In the locker room used to change clothes, you can use the toilets, but it is possible to not allow showering because the club may not want the mask to be removed. The principle is that all workers are constantly in the fresh air but are still required to wear masks, wash hands, practice social distancing, and temperatures are regularly checked, alcohol hand wash is also provided at different points of entry to the buildings. Golf tournaments may not be held to prevent too many people gathering after the tournament.

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n th May, Mr. Phallop Singhaseni, Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, chaired a meeting of Hua Hin City Council to appoint the Chairman of the Council, Vice President of the Council, and the Secretary of the Hua Hin City Council. This was the first meeting since the election that saw18 newly elected members appointed.

The meeting was held at the municipal council meeting room of the Hua Hin unicipality Office and r. irawat Pramani, Permanent Secretary of the Municipality, acted as temporary secretary of the Council. After that, the meeting reaches the conclusion - Mr. Udom Duangkae to be the Chairman of the Council, Mr. Cheep Suksi to be Vice Chairman of the Council, and Ms. Viranan Haunkhanjirot as the Secretary of the Council.

The Provincial Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan congratulated the President of the Hua Hin City Council and all the members of the Municipal Council. The 18 members of the Hua Hin Municipality pledged themselves to serve the city.

EXTENSION FOR PAYMENT OF LAND AND BUILDING TAXES

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ua Hin unicipality Office has extended the time to pay the taxes due on land and buildings for the year 2021 according to the following period: 1) Notification of tax assessment to the taxpayer by end of une 0 1.

2) Payment in full of taxes according to the assessment by end of August 2021 OR ) ay the first instalment by end of August 0 1, the second instalment by end of September 2021, and the third instalment by end of October 2021. ) Notification to the taxpayer that payment is overdue by end of eptember 0 1.

5) eporting of overdue tax lists to the and Office or the and ranch Office by end of October 2021.

This allowance is in consideration of the covid-19 outbreak, and is in order to follow the disease prevention measures of reducing congestion for people who prefer to pay the land and buildings tax in person at the municipal office. Therefore, the treasury of Hua Hin Municipality will send documents of land and buildings tax payment to the taxpayer by post to be completed; Hua Hin Municipality will send receipts on completion.

For more information, please contact Hua Hin unicipality Office on 0 5110 ext. 104.

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ermanent municipal clerk and acting Mayor of Hua Hin, r irawat ramani, together with the ocial elfare Division and community developers, went to a meeting at the ufficiency conomy earning Centre in the Army Non Commissioned Officer camp. The visit alongside experts in the production of earthworm fertiliser exchanged ideas, and advised on the best way to ramp up this hugely effective method of fertilisation in the area. arthworms are universally considered to be important for the ecosystem, and an alternative to organic farming, earthworm fertilisers add microorganisms to the soil and make the soil more efficient, they also help to nourish plants, grasses and trees. The earthworm manure fertilisers are organic matter that earthworms have ingested and decomposed into useful excrement, they are black or brown flaky granules with a high moisture content, they provide for good drainage and soil ventilation, and contain nutrients and a large amount of organic matter.

The discussion informed that the best methods for the cultivation of earthworms are mainly divided into 2, basin, or cement pond cultivation.

PLANS TO STOP THE JELLYFISH PROBLEM ON HUA HIN’S BEACHES

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he beaches of Hua Hin and Cha am have always suffered problems with ellyfish, Chysaora), especially after prolonged heavy rain when the creatures come to float in the water close to the shore to feed. We have surely all heard many complaints from tourists that have been painfully stung whilst enjoying a morning swim. Chysaora, also have the nickname ’Sea Nettles’, due to an extremely venomous sting in their tiny tentacles, the sting is released when they come into contact with human skin.

The poisoned area feels like it is on fire, becomes swollen, red, blistered and cracked and in severe cases can cause the victim to suffer shock, breathing difficulties and even death.

In an attempt to remedy the problem Hua Hin Municipality had a meeting with representatives of the Marine Resource Conservation Division at the Marine and Coastal esources anagement Office , hetchaburi, to discuss the installation of nets that will prevent the ellyfish from entering the areas close to the beaches of Hua Hin and Khao Takieb. The meeting proposed a net attached to buoys with the safe areas clearly marked to inform swimmers. The livelihoods of local fishermen will not be affected.

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hailand has initiated its first phase of its national vaccination program to vaccinate all people who are living in the country - including expats.

Currently, frontline health care workers, the elderly, the sick and those working in the tourism sector, among others, are being given priority to receive the vaccine.

However, from une , Thailand will begin its massive vaccination program, which includes everyone over the age of 1 .

In response to a number of emails and messages from readers confused about how they can register for a COVID-19 vaccine, Hua Hin Today has been in contact with local health officials in order to clarify the situation for people living in Hua Hin. Who can register for a COVID-19 vaccine?

Currently anyone over the age of 1 can register to receive the vaccine.

However, priority is being given to the over 0s and sufferers of one of seven chronic health conditions.

If you are over 0 you are urged to register for the vaccine as soon as possible. It is likely you will be given an appointment date in early uly.

Hua Hin Today has spoken to several expats aged over 0 who have already been given appointment dates in the first week of uly, all of whom were given appointments within hours of registering.

Where to register for a COVID-19 vaccine?

There are registration desks set up at both arket Village and lu ort shopping malls.

At arket Village, the registration desks are located in the middle of the ground floor between the ata shoe shop on one side and oots pharmacy on the other.

The desks are open from 11am to pm, with dedicated nglish speakers available between 11am and pm.

At lu ort, the registration desks are located opposite the Coffee Club on the ground floor.

You can also register at Hua Hin Hospital but it is perhaps more convenient (and a bit quieter) to complete the registration at arket Village or lu ort.

How to register?

To register, you will need to complete the registration form below. Take along your passport, and a photocopy of the ID page. ake sure you write clearly.

Once you have registered, you will be contacted to confirm your vaccination appointment date.

Where to get vaccinated?

This will be confirmed to you once you receive your appointment date but it will likely be at Hua Hin Hospital.

It was originally announced that vaccination centres would be set up at seven different locations in Hua Hin and while Hua Hin Today understands these may still be set up in the future, the first phase of vaccinations will likely take place at Hua Hin Hospital.

If you have already been given a vaccination appointment date but are unsure where you need to go to receive your jab, you are advised to contact Hua Hin Hospital directly. *Information correct as of May 26

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true escape from the hustle and bustle of outheast Asia s busiest hub, O ofitel Hua Hin affords a mix of quiet seclusion along Cha-Am each, as well as some captivating diversions. The resort s original bold structure, featuring an interwoven ma e of open courtyards and private pathways combine beautifully with the property s geometric lines and solid shapes, softened by a palette of naturally aged woods that blend with the beauty of the surrounding nature, creating an environment of contemporary tranquility. uests will notice the designer s pronounced playfulness and attention to detail throughout the property and in O ofitel Hua Hin s signature emblem, distinct staff uniforms, and designer souvenirs available exclusively at the resort s boutique. each club by day and refined restaurant by night, each ociety offers two distinct vibes for lunch and dinner. ith open-air seating steps from the sea, gentle bree es and stunning views over the ulf of Thailand, each ociety is the perfect destination for a leisurely lunch date or a sophisticated dinner experience. The m kids club near the ignature ool provides a gathering place for the playful creatures around the resort to meet and mingle with little guests, where fun activities and entertainment are offered in a safe setting under watchful supervision. Inside the air-conditioned space, safari styling and plush seating invite little escapists to join in a crafts led activity program, dive into the ball pit, play or Nintendo witch games, or sit back and enjoy an age-appropriate movie. A program of activities tailored for kids includes recycling crafts

projects, kids yoga, and sand painting. Outside, a purpose-built playground features slides, swings, and a rubber surface floor for ouch-less spills, while older kids can battle it out on the life-si ed chessboard at the Rabbit Lawn.

Create fun activities with 0-meter-long ignature ool is anchored by ibit, Thailand s very first adventure inflatable course in a swimming pool. njoy a spacious outdoor swimming pool located right on the beach front with sun beds and cabanas for your sunshine day at O ool. Or relax in a fine day at olarium ool, an adult outdoor picturesque swimming pool.

Double, double, toil and trouble – enchantments burn and good times bubble layers follow the bunny down the rabbit hole and escape to the , 00 sqm O onderland Adventure olf, styled as an enchanted forest, golfers are sent on a mission to help Viola the itch gather ingredients at each of the 1 holes to bring the stone animals back to life.

The multipurpose tennis and basketball court located next to O undae and O onderland Adventure olf, the challenge is depending on the level of the game you bring, equipment is provided free-ofcharge.

Feel the wind in your hair as you explore the resort on two wheels on the dedicated . km. long bike path which winds around the mini golf adventure and around the resort. Adult and children bikes are available for rent. scape with the family for a lively weekend of fun and games, or make a great escape with friends for exclusive events and parties. ring the whole family and share in the joys of a creative escape.

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DOCTOR IN TOWN Dr Karan Rimthephathip Urological Section, Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin Doctor’s Schedule Tuesday aturday : 09.00

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Specialty : Urological Surgery: Cystoscopy Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Ureteroscopy with Lithotripsy Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Radical Nephrectomy / Partial Nephrectomy Vasectomy Circumcision rectile Dysfunction Treatment Urinary Tract Screening Contact : Tel. 0 - 1 - 0 Out- atient Department or Tel. 1 19 Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin mail : huahin bangkokhospital.com

PALAPON FITNESS & WEIGHT HAVE DONATED FOOD

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hese are very difficult times for many people due to the economic shutdown in response to Covid-19. Many businesses have closed and staff and workers have lost their employment and source of income, some temporarily, some permanently. It is at times like these that some people step up and provide assistance to others less fortunate than themselves and that is certainly the case with entrepreneur Klaus Lippert, head of the local business alapon in Hua Hin, a fitness and weight loss camp. Palapon Fitness & Weight Loss Camp and Palapon Lean Food have donated food and beverages as well as other necessities to people in need in the Khao Takieb area.

This is also the case with the developer and staff at Orchid Palm Homes, they have gone well beyond the call of duty to support vulnerable people in their local community handing out bags filled with basic foods - eggs, rice and vegetables. and hygienic products - soap, shampoo and detergent as well as facemasks.

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ua Hin Food bank pre-dates Covid-19 by over 2 years, the pandemic and the subsequent job losses caused by lockdowns were merely the catalyst that bought us to the public eye. rior to the first lockdown we were supplying food for up to 24 families a week with personal and donated funds, the emergence of the coronavirus in 2020 brought with it a huge increase in requests for help, forcing us to appeal to the good nature and trust of others. Local and global appeals quickly brought in funds to keep us sustainable through the roughest of times, and we are now supporting up to 150 families each week with deliveries to homes, and those numbers are still increasing.

A weekly food bag for an average size family consists of 5kg rice, 10 tins of fish, 0 packs of noodles, 0 eggs, a litre of cooking oil, fish sauce, a box of cereals, 24 small enriched kinds of milk, soap, toothpaste, detergent and mosquito spray. The benefit of regular weekly food bags removes the worry of not knowing where the next meal is coming from.....imagine the anguish of a parent not knowing if they will be able to feed their children.

We work under the same ethos as Western food banks and assure anonymity of our customers, we never take photographs or disclose names.

As donation fatigue sets in we welcome contact from new sponsors, 100% of all donations are spent on food as we have no overheads, our time and fuel costs are donated by our volunteers. In the last 3 years, we have delivered over 1 ,000 weekly food bags with on average meals per bag. We will continue feeding hungry families long after Covid-19 is over and behind us, albeit more privately.

SOS FOOD RESCUE FROM THE SANG FOUNDATION

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he Sang Foundation in collaboration with SOS food rescue Hua Hin delivered meals across Hua Hin communities as Covid-19 restrictions continued to bite. Also with thanks to Deli France, Bangkok, who contributed French donuts, and to Smile house Hua Hin and other local supermarkets for their donations. Kwanjai Ngoenthab and her team cooked 300 meals, and purchased 250 packs of hi-calcium soy milk thanks to donations from the friends and donors of the foundation.

If you like to help buy making a donation to the Sang Foundation each meal costs just THB 30 and every little bit can help feed hungry children.

Please pay in via their Kasikornbank account: Sang Foundation, Acc No 01 - -9 -9.

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Majestic Creek Golf Club & Resort Majestic Creek Golf Club & Resort is one of the most unique golf courses in Thailand since there is a 27 -hole gem, lying in the beautiful undulating countryside close to the mountains separating Myanmar from Thailand and only 25 minutes outside the Royal town of Hua Hin.

Please call +66 (0)81-942-3619, email bookings@majesticcreekcc.com, or browse our website: www.majesticcreekcc.com to reserve for Green Fee. There will be a very warm welcome for you here at the Majestic Creek Golf Club and Resort and we look forward to seeing you soon.

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