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Hua Hin Today

Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

Volume 8 Issue 7 May 2011

Earth Day 2011

A Billion Acts of Green

pril 22nd marked Earth Day 2011. This year, we saw an enormous outpouring of support for the environmental movement, evinced by our 100 millionth Act of Green Earth Day 2011 has passed, but the Billion Acts of Green campaign continues. Our goal is to reach a billion acts of environmental service and advocacy. Here is how you can join the campaign and become part of the solution. Pledge an Act of Green – Share your Commitment to the environment. Declare your Act of Green Start your own Earth Day event – Organize an environmental service or event in your community Attend a Local Event – Find and attend events near you

Solar Air service to Hua Hin & Bangkok T

ourists and business people can now fly with Solar Air to Bangkok and back. The new local airline currently is providing Bangkok Hua Hin flights 4 days weekly on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ...Read more on page 4...

Honda Summer Fest at Kao Takiab Beach H

ua Hin beach will become an ideal place for music lovers and party goers again as the 4th Honda Summer Fest @ Hua Hin is to take place on 14 May from 12 p.m. onwards. ...Read full story on page 4...

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Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

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Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

EDITORIAL FOREWORD

ere we go again. It has to be said. If any country in this world who knows how to celebrate their royalties, it is the United Kingdom. Whilst William is only cueing for the Throne, with Prince Charles waiting for his mum to pass it on, he may have to wait for a while. I like the Dutch way of royal retirement a lot better. A young King or queen is just a bit more contemporary. I never knew that the UK has no constitution but a lot of international law is based on British law. However the Firm is well represented on facebook and twitter. So the youngsters do have a modern streak. Controversial Guru Sai Baba died in India after his body gave up which makes you think and wonder. He “cures” thousands but can’t help himself. With floating Gurus and a magical Sai, his opponents accused him of misconduct with minors but with no actions against the accusations as usual. Even charismatic John Paul is forgiven for looking away and his silence, soon becomes a saint and Benedict will probably be forgiven for going into a protective mode, if you know what I mean. It goes beyond my humble comprehension that big organisations as the one in Rome can get away with the crime of their members and are not punished by national or international laws, hiding behind their robes. But now I am getting too clear. It is the not the

usual editor with his massive confusion editorial, Well here I go: Solar Air is flying out of Hua Hin soon for 2,700baht to Bangkok at 5 pm, the right time to miss an appointment, spend the night in BKK and hurry for another appointment to fly back again at 3:30. With 1 hour drive or ride to the airport you might as well stay two nights. Great planning! What a world! First they play soccer with each other, celebrate Songkran and than shoot at each other. Earth day has got it in it. We collect plastic bags from the street, give them to a recycling company who recycles and sells the oil to a BKK refinery. At least it cleans up our back yards and side streets. The garbage depot on Soi 112 grows and grows and smells and smells. It was suggested to cover it and grow grass on it as they do in western countries as the smell, bacteria and gasses and sickering liquids, uncontrolled hospital waste contaminate our ground waters and atmosphere and are a danger to our health. In order to really tackle environmental problems, a plan should be made, time scheduled and supervised execution. No, not shoot people, but do the plans. With most of Arabia on fire and Manchester United going for the Championship, the World Bank´s forecast for a next financial disaster goes practically unnoticed. Friend Obama and party have a lot of dollars to make up for, to

save the nation from bankruptcy whilst a Mexican drug dollars found is burned as they could not re-allocate the 221 million dollars in the house. As we improve our website, we would appreciate your comments and suggestions. Had a positive experience at the new Bangkok Hospital as I dropped a 13,000 RPM flex steel cutter on my calf ( leg), at home, which then had to be mended. The flex survived and I was about 25 stitches richer. Service, surgery and efficiency were very nicely coordinated. Good job at the Bangkok hospital. Anyone interested in a 2nd hand Makita Flex ? Isn’t it amazing that, within only one week of Tiger Woods crashing his Escalade, the press found every woman with whom Tiger has had an affair during the last few years? And, they even uncovered photos, text messages, recorded phone calls, etc.! Furthermore, they not only know the cause of the family fight, but they even know it was a wedge from his golf bag that his wife used to break out the windows in the Escalade. Not only that, they know which wedge! And, each & every day, they were able to continue to provide America with updates on Tiger’s sex rehab stay, his wife’s plans for divorce, as well as the dates & tournaments in which he will play. Now here it comes : President Barack Hussein Obama has been in office for two years, yet this very

same press: Cannot find any of his childhood friends or neighbors; Or find any of Obama’s high school or college classmates; Or locate any of his college papers or grades; Or determine how he paid for both a Columbia & a Harvard education; Or discover which country issued his visa to travel to Pakistan in the 1980’s; Or even find Michelle Obama’s Princeton thesis on racism. They just can’t seem to uncover any of this. Yet, the public still trusts that same press to give them the whole truth! Simply amazing, isn’t it? Yours Truly GMoss

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Solar Air service to สายการบินโซล่าแอร์ฯ เปิดเส้นทางบิน ระหว่างดอนเมือง-หัวหิน Bangkok & Hua Hin Chamnan Puengjoh

ringing passengers to their destinations within Thailand for either business or travel and leisure with premium on-board services, Solar Air flies to Hua Hin with its Dornier228 19-seat propeller aircraft of international standard imported from Germany. Flights to Hua Hin will take place 4 days weekly on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Passengers leave Bangkok’s Don Muang Airport at 4 p.m. and reach Hua Hin at 4.30 p.m. Return flights to Bangkok is at 5 p.m. Beverages and refreshments will be served on board. The tickets are 2,700 baht per passenger per trip, said Mr. Jirathit Ong-Aree, the Managing Director of Solar Air.

Khirikhan Governor. The Managing Director of Solar Air reported that the Bangkok - Hua Hin flight provided by the airline will be increasingly favoured by tourists from Europe and Scandinavia. To compete with other international airlines which provide around theworld flights, the Solar Air will soon expand its routes, especially Bangkok-Samui, Hua Hin Pattaya, Bangkok - Loei and Bangkok-Mae Hong Son. In the future, we’re buying new medium size 33-seat aircrafts because they are the safest and fastest. Routing will focus on major destinations of Thailand,” said Mr. Jirathit. “We’re now having a big promotion for our Bangkok-Hua Hin flight. Passengers who get 15 flights will enjoy another one for free.”

Mr. Weera Sriwattanatrakul, the Prachuab Khirikhan Governor, said that cooperation with the provincial office and the Solar Air would undoubtedly impress vacationers, families and businesspeople who would like fast and safe travel to Hua Hin. If the flight is successful, in the future, he will ask the executives of the Solar Air to provide one more flight from Bangkok to Ao Manao in Solar Air tickets to and from Hua Hin can be Prachuab Khirikhan so that more tourists visit purchased on-line or via a travel agent either in the area conveniently, added the Prachuab Bangkok or in Hua Hin from now on.

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ริษทั โซล่า เอวิเอชัน่ เปิดเทีย่ วบินกรุงเทพฯ (ดอนเมือง)-หัวหิน ด้วยเครือ่ งบินแบบใบพัด 2 เครือ่ งยนต์ขนาด 19 ทีน่ งั่ ซึง่ ในช่วงแรกจะท�ำการบิน สัปดาห์ละ 4 วัน วันพุธ ศุกร์ เสาร์ และอาทิตย์ โดย ราคาจะอยูท่ เี่ ทีย่ วละ 2,700 บาท โดยเริม่ ท�ำการบิน ในวันที่ 15 เมษายน 2554 จะออกเดินทางจากสนาม บินดอนเมืองเวลา 16.00 น.และถึงท่าอากาศยาน

Editor´s note : The 5 o´clock flight will force Hua Hin business people to spend the night in Bangkok . The Day is practically lost for business. Why not fly early morning and late afternoon back?

หัวหินเวลา 16.30 น.และเทีย่ วกลับออกจากหัวหิน เวลา 17.00 น.ถึงสนามบินดอนเมืองเวลา 17.30 น.และหากมีโอกาสก็จะท�ำการบินทุกวัน นอกจากนัน้ ในวันที่ 1 มิถนุ ายน 2554 ก็จะบินจากหัวหินไปพัทยา อีกด้วย ซึง่ จะใช้เวลาเพียง 15-20 นาทีเท่านัน้ โดย เครือ่ งจะจอดทีส่ นามบินอูต่ ะเภา

Honda Summer Fest at Kao Takiab Beach Supansa Kraiwaad

Khirikhan Provincial Office with cooperation of the entrepreneurs of Chang beers, Air Asia and Euro Custard Cake, the concept of this year Honda Summer Fest @ Hua Hin concerns 4 wonders of fun on the beach. The Organized by the Honda Automobile organizers, aiming to color the event venue (Thailand) Co. Ltd., the Fresh Air Festival in orange, invite all participants to wear an Co. Ltd., the MCOT (Thailand), the Prachuab orange shirt. The first 5,000 participants will ua Hin beach will become an ideal place for music lovers and party goers again as the 4th Honda Summer Fest @ Hua Hin is to take place on 14 May from 12 p.m. onwards.

get a souvenir from Honda as well. Favored by both Thai and foreign vacationers, the 4th Honda Summer Fest @ Hua Hin features big concerts of various music styles performed by popular Thai and foreign artists. To name but a few are T-Bone, Kan Koh Club, Titanium, Lipta, Singtoh Namchok, Yogi Playboy and Kai-Jo Brothers. The highlights of this event are the performance of a much loved Japanese ska band, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and a complete glowing concert in the dark.

Realizing the importance of school and local communities in Hua Hin, the organizers has also donated sport equipment to all communities and schools in the Takiab area. An entertainment on the beach not to be missed, the 4th Honda Summer Fest @ Hua Hin is the much anticipated event of this beachfront city. Further information can be obtained at the Tourism Promotion Division, the Hua Hin Municipality, tel. 032 532 433 ext. 101- 102.

We offer at least 10 different kinds of curries from North to South with rice noodles, yellow noodles or spaghetti. Famous Kao Soi from Chiang Mai and other goodies are served at Thai local prices. We also have a fresh vegetable buffet, Thai dessert specialties, Ice cream, herbal teas and other fresh drinks.

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ริษทั ฮ้อนด้า ออโตโมบิล (ประเทศไทย) จ�ำกัด ร่วมกับเครือ่ งดืม่ ช้าง สายการบินแอร์เอเชีย ผลิตภัณฑ์ ยูโรคัสตาร์คเค้ก บริษทั อสมท จ�ำกัด(มหาชน) บริษทั เฟรชแอร์ เฟสติวลั จ�ำกัด และจังหวัดประจวบคีรขี นั ธ์ ได้เตรียมความพร้อมร่วมจัดงาน Honda Summer Fest @ Hua-Hin ครัง้ ที4่ ขึน้ ณ บริเวณชายหาดหัวหิน โดยในปีนกี้ ำ� หนดจัดขึน้ ในวันเสาร์ที่ 14 พฤษภา 2554 ตัง้ แต่เวลา 12.00น. เป็นต้นไป ซึง่ ในปี ทีผ่ า่ นมา ประชาชนรวมถึงนักท่องเทีย่ วทัง้ ชาวไทยและชาวต่างประเทศร่วมงานมากขึน้ กว่าปีทผี่ า่ นมาอีก และในปีนจี้ ะ ด�ำเนินตามคอนเซ็ปต์ “4 มหัศจรรย์ความสนุกบนชายหาดทะเลหัวหิน” จะเปลีย่ นหาดทรายให้เป็นหาด สนุกสีสม้ โดยจะมีการเชิญชวนผูเ้ ข้าร่วมงานร่วมใส่เสือ้ สีสม้ เข้าไปร่วมงาน ซึง่ 5,000 คนแรกจะได้รบั ของที่ ระลึกจากบูธฮอนด้า ส่วนคอนเซ็ปต์ 4 มหัศจรรย์คววามสนุกบนชายหาดหัวหินนัน้ จะเป็นบรรยากาศโดยรวม ความสนุกสนานกับดนตรีแนวสกา, เร็กเก้ , ป็อป และแดนซ์ ซึง่ จะพบกับศิลปินทัง้ ไทยและต่างประเทศอีก มากมาย เช่น T-Bone , ก้านคอคลับ , ไทเทเนียม , ลิปตา, สิงโตน�ำโชค , yoke playboy , kai-jo brothers และอืน่ ๆอีกมากมาย ส�ำหรับไฮไลท์ในครัง้ นี้ คือการมาเยือนของวงสกาสัญชาติญปี่ นุ่ ทีค่ อสการูจ้ กั กันดี Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra และพิเศษกับคอนเสิรต์ เรืองแสงเต็มรูปแบบ Glow in the Drak นอกจากนี้ คณะผูจ้ ดั งานยังเล็งเห็นถึงความส�ำคัญของชุมชนและโรงเรียนซึง่ จะมีการมอบอุปกรณ์การกีฬาให้กบั ชุมชนและ โรงเรียนสังกัดเทศบาลเมืองหัวหินในเขตชุมชนตะเกียบอีกด้วย จึงขอเชิญชวนประชาชนตลอดจนนักท่องเทีย่ วทัง้ ชาวไทยและชาวต่างประเทศร่วมงาน Honda Summer Fest @ Hua-Hin ครัง้ ที่ 4 เพือ่ เป็นการส่งเสริมการท่องเทีย่ วของอ�ำเภอหัวหินและทีส่ ำ� คัญผูท้ เี่ ข้าร่วม งานจะต้องช่วยกันรักษาในเรื่องของความสะอาดช่วยกันดูแลสิ่งแวดล้อมของเมืองหัวหินให้สะอาดสวยงาม แบบนีต้ ลอดไป สามารถสอบถามรายละเอีอดเพิม่ เติมได้ทงี่ านส่งเสริมการท่องเทีย่ ว ส�ำนักงานเทศบาลเมือง หัวหิน 032532433 ต่อ 101-102

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Diverse Tourism in Style Central Thailand to Join

ua Hin will take part in the Diverse Tourism in Style project, a new tourism promotion plan for 2012 proposed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the Tourism Business Association of Thailand and the Hua Hin Municipality. Serving as a new marketing strategy on tourism promotion of Thailand, the project will start on 4 November 2011. With an aim to create a new image of Central Thailand as a part of diverse and enchanting tradition and culture, this project covers such provinces as Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Ayudhaya, Suphan Buri, Lopburi, Petchaburi, Samut Songkram and Prachuab Khirikhan. To welcome tourists coming to Thailand next year, it features 6 main characteristics of Central Thailand: charming beaches, paradise in the west, everlasting tradition, untrodden historic sites, green adventure and delighting Bangkok. According to the Director of the TAT, this project will call for participation of local and provincial organizations who would like to promote their tourist attraction for more visitors.

By Chamnan Puengjoh

Once the project is approved, information of all participating tourist attractions will be sent to embassies of Europe and Scandinavia. As part of Prachuab Khirikhan, Hua Hin, a very famous beachfront town for Thais and foreigners, will play a key role under this project on revered tradition reflected through architectural heritages like Buddhist temples and festive events such as Songkran, Loy Krathong and annual sport activities. Since this project allows local communities to participate, all communities in Hua Hin have to think about how to attract visitors with their unique culture and tourist attractions as well. Should this marketing plan be successful, it will be expanded to other provinces of Central Thailand to accommodate visitors who come here in different time, not only during the high season.

“เทีย่ วหลากหลายสไตล์ภาคกลาง”

ำนวยการการท่องเทีย่ วแห่งประเทศไทยร่วมกับผูว้ า่ ราชการจังหวัดประจวบฯ สมาคมธุรกิจการท่องเทีย่ วแห่งประเทศไทย ผู้ อ�เทศบาลเมื องหัวหิน จัดท�ำแผนการท่องเทีย่ วสูม่ ติ ใิ หม่รบั ปี 2555 ใช้เมืองหัวหินเป็นจุดน�ำสูแ่ ต่ละอ�ำเภอ

นายสมชาย ชมภูนอ้ ย ผอ.ภูมภิ าคภาคกลางการท่องเทีย่ วแห่งประเทศไทย กล่าวว่าได้มกี ารประชุมร่วมกับทางผูว้ า่ ราชการจังหวัดประจวบฯ นายกสมาคมธุรกิจท่องเทีย่ วประจวบฯ ผูอ้ ำ� นวยการการท่องเทีย่ วแห่งประเทศไทย ส�ำนักงานจังหวัด ประจวบฯ และรองนายกเทศมนตรีเมืองหัวหิน เพือ่ รับแผนงานการต้อนรับนักท่องเทีย่ วทัง้ ชาวไทยและชาวต่างชาติในช่วงของปี 2555 ทีจ่ ะมาในต้นปีหน้า โดยตนเองในฐานะทีร่ บั ผิดชอบทาง ด้านการตลาดของต่างประเทศและในประเทศ ได้จดั รูปแบบออก มาเป็น 6 โซนดังนี้ มนต์เสน่หท์ ะเลวัง แสนสวรรค์ตะวันตก เทีย่ วท่องล่องชมวิถี เทีย่ วเมืองเก่าเล่าประวัตศิ าสตร์ ผจญภัย หัวใจสีเขียว และ กรุงเทพมหานครสุขหรรษา ซึง่ ทัง้ หมดนีก้ ย็ งั ก�ำหนดไปในแต่ละจังหวัดของภาคกลางทีด่ แู ล รับผิดชอบอยูเ่ ช่น กรุงเทพฯ กาญจนบุรี พระนครศรีอยุธยา สุพรรณบุรี ลพบุรี สมุทรสงคราม เพชรบุรี และ ประจวบคีรขี นั ธ์ ซึง่ แต่ละจังหวัด ถ้าพบว่ามีสถานทีส่ ำ� คัญทาง ประวัตศิ าสตร์ ธรรมชาติ และวิถชี วี ติ ฯลฯ ก็จะให้ทางภาครัฐ ในท้องถิน่ จังหวัดและชมรม สมาคมฯ ของภาคเอกชนได้นำ� เข้า มาบรรจุเอาไว้เป็นจุดขายทางการท่องเทีย่ ว ซึง่ หลังจากตนเองได้ รับรายละเอียดแล้วก็จะน�ำเข้าสูร่ ปู แบบผังการท่องเทีย่ วกระจาย รายละเอียดแต่ละแห่งไปยังสถานทูตการท่องเที่ยวในแต่ละ ประเทศทัง้ ในยุโรปและสแกนดิเนเวียฯลฯ ส�ำหรับจังหวัดประจวบฯนัน้ จุดขายความเป็นอมตะก็เริม่ จากอ�ำเภอเมืองหัวหินทีเ่ ก่าแก่ มีวถิ ชี วี ติ การเป็นอยูข่ องผูค้ น วัดวาอาราม อย่างวัดหัวหิน วัดห้วยมงคล ฯลฯ ประวัตศิ าสตร์ทางการเมืองการปกครอง เกิดการเปลีย่ นแปลงทีว่ ดั วังไกลกังวลใน ปี 2475 การมีเทศบาลแห่งแรกฯลฯ กิจกรรมงานประเพณี สงกรานต์ – ลอยกระทง – การจัดงานเทศกาลกีฬาและอืน่ ๆฯลฯ ซึง่ ก็จะท�ำให้ชาวต่างชาติทจี่ ะเข้ามาในแต่ละช่วงเวลา โดยเฉพาะหน้า “ไฮซีซนั่ ”ได้รบั ประโยชน์สงู สุด ซึง่ แผนการตลาดดังกล่าวนี้ จะ เปิดเป็นทางการในวันที่ 4 พฤศจิกายน 2554 เพือ่ รับปีการท่องเทีย่ วของต้นปี 2555

8th Annual Preserve Hua Hin The Anantarak Nursing Heavy Half Marathon & Care School to hold Fun Run for Environmental causes Charity for Southern Thailand Supansa Kraiwaad

he 8th Hua Hin Heavy Half Marathon will take place on 29 May 2011 from 4 a.m. onwards at the Hin Lek Fire Mountain. Hosted by the Preserve Hua Hin Group and the Hua Hin Municipality, this year’s event aims to raise awareness on environmental threat in Hua Hin while promoting good health among Thai people. Mr. Kris Rojanasathira, the Chairman of the Preserve Hua Hin Group under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, said that the Group usually organized activities on environmental preservation in Hua Hin all year round since the city had many beautiful tourist attractions that attracted visitors. While some tourists are concerned over environmental threat that seems to rise gradually, others are still ignorant. The 8th Hua Hin Marathon is therefore an event that not only promotes good health for Thai people but also calls for their commitment on environmental protection.

This year, the event has two competitions: the 21.100 kilometer half marathon and the 10.550 kilometer quarter marathon for males and females. There is a jogging for good health but the winner for this category will be awarded a medal. Those who win the half and the quarter marathons will receive a trophy conferred by the Princess Sirindhorn. Moreover, both winners are entitled to a special lucky draw for a computer, a television and other prizes. Application for the event is now available. Registration can also be made at the Hin Lek Fire Mountain on 28 May from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. or on 29 May at 4 a.m. Registration Fee for the half marathon is 350 baht per person, 200 baht per person for quarter marathon and the 3 kilometer jogging. Further information on this event can be required at the Preserve Hua Hin Group at tel. 032 536 536 and the Hua Hin Municipality at tel. 032 511 047 ext. 101 and 102.

By Supansa Kraiwaad

he Anantarak Nursing Care School is organizing a charity entitled, “Spirit of Hua Hin for Southern Thailand” on 4 May from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Phon Kingpetch Memorial Park. According to Ms. Pornrawee Sileungsawad, the Director of the Anantarak Nursing Care School, not only are many provinces in the south of Thailand facing constant insurgency caused by terrorists and separatists but they also suffer from natural disasters, particularly the recent flood that damaged property and blocked transportation to and from the areas. Both incidents are making life of local people there more difficult. Concerned over such problems, the school is calling for donations – whether money or things – for the people living in the flood-hitting areas of Southern Thailand. All donations will be

forwarded to the Thai Community Foundation who established the Baan Nam Khem Tsunami Relief Center. A survey done by the Foundation revealed that 100 households were in real need for temporary shelters, each of which cost around 25,000 Baht. So, fundraising has to be carried out immediately. As part of the fundraising activity, “The Spirit of Hua Hin for Southern Thailand” charity features a concert of local artists and music for life singers besides product displays and sales of 1,000 T-shirt, happy dolls made by the Anantarak Nursing Care School, and music CDs of the local artists. Visitors can attend the event and make donation there. Further information can be inquired at tel. 081 6466374 and 081 8743142.

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ถานการณ์ภัยทางธรรมชาติด้านอุทกภัยทางภาคใต้ของ ประเทศไทย ท�ำให้ประชาชนทีอ่ ยูอ่ าศัยในพืน้ ทีน่ นั้ ๆ ได้รบั ความเดือดร้อนอย่างหนัก ทัง้ ทางด้านทีอ่ ยูอ่ าศัยและปัจจัยทางด้าน การด�ำเนินชีวติ ประจ�ำวัน ทางโรงเรียนอนันตรักษ์การบริบาลหัวหิน จึงร่วมกับชมรมวิทยุทอ้ งถิน่ ชุมชนจังหวัดประจวบคีรขี นั ธ์ ร่วมกัน จัดงาน คนไทยไม่ทงิ้ กัน “ หัวหินรินน�ำ้ ใจสูพ่ นี่ อ้ งชาวใต้” ซึง่ จะจัด งานขึน้ ในวันเสาร์ที่ 4 พฤษภาคม 2554 เวลา 12.00 น. - 24.00 น. ณ สวนสาธารณะโผนกิง่ เพชร โดยจะรับบริจาคทัง้ เงิน สิง่ ของ เครือ่ งใช้ และปัจจัยอืน่ ๆ เพือ่ น�ำเงินบริจาคผ่านมูลนิธชิ มุ ชนไทย ผู้ ก่อตัง้ ศูนย์สนึ ามิบา้ นน�ำ้ เค็ม ซึง่ มูลนิธจิ ะด�ำเนินการน�ำเงินและ สิง่ ของไปช่วยเหลือผูป้ ระสบภัยต่อไป และในขณะนีไ้ ด้มกี ารคิดเป็น มูลค่าการส�ำรวจ และพบว่ามีผเู้ ดือดร้อนทีต่ อ้ งการบ้านพักชัว่ คราว

ถึงกว่า 100 หลังคาเรือน ราคาหลังละ 25,000 บาท จึงต้องการ ร่วมระดมทุนสร้างทีพ่ กั พิงให้กบั ผูป้ ระสบภัยเพือ่ บรรเทาความเดือด ร้อนอย่างเร่งด่วน ส�ำหรับกิจกรรมภายในงานจะมีการจัดคอนเสิร์ตของ ศิลปินท้องถิน่ และศิลปินเพือ่ ชีวติ วงดนตรีเยาวชนในท้องถิน่ การ ออกบูทแสดงสินค้าต่างๆ เพือ่ รับเงินบริจาค โดยจะมีการขายเสือ้ ที่ ระลึกงานนีจ้ ำ� นวน 1,000 ตัว การขายตุก๊ ตา Happy Doll ของ โรงเรียนอนันตรักษ์การบริบาลหัวหิน การจ�ำหน่าย CD เพลงของ ศิลปินท้องถิน่ จึงขอเชิญชวนประชาชนตลอดจนนักท่องเทีย่ ว ร่วม งานพร้อมร่วมบริจาคเงินและสิง่ ของช่วยเหลือผูป้ ระสบภัยได้ภายใน งาน และสามารถสอบถามรายละเอียดเพิม่ เติมได้ที่ 0816466374 และ 081-8743142

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Hua Hin Today Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

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Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

New Business กระทรวงพาณิชย์ขยายสาขา Registration Office การจดทะเบียนทีเ่ มืองหัวหิน Open in Hua Hin รั

new office on trade and business development in Hua Hin has opened to facilitate the registration of the increasing number of various trades and businesses. The Deputy Commerce Minister Mr. Alongkorn Pollabutr informed that Hua Hin and other areas in Prachuab Khirikhan are now enjoying different investments, namely: real estate, hotels, factories and so on. In 2007, the provincial office on business registration in Prachuab Khirikhan registered 4,274 businesses which accounted for the total of 46,000 million baht investment fund. In 2010, more 384 Thai and foreign businesses were registered, thus suggesting the overall growth of the province’s economic status to 60% within 3 years. As a result, to accommodate business owners and investors in Hua Hin, an additional office on trade and business development in Prachuab Khirikhan is open in the city center. Located of the Index Living Mall on Petchkasem road heading North, just outside Hua Hin, this office provides assistance on business registration, issuing official documents and letters of recommendation, cancellation of business and submitting budget and financial reports. According to the Deputy Minister of Commerce, the Department of Business and Trade Development is the backbone of Thailand’s economics. Recently awarded the first prize on national economic development, the Department has 82 branches all over the country so that Thai and foreign entrepreneurs

ฐมนตรีชว่ ยว่าการกระทรวงพาณิชย์ พาณิชย์ จังหวัดประจวบฯ ขยายสาขาการจดทะเบียนจังหวัด By Chamnan Puengjoh ประจวบฯ สูเ่ มืองหัวหิน รับธุรกิจต่าง ๆ ทัง้ ของชาวไทย can legalize their business conveniently. และชาวต่างชาติ จากการเปิดเผยของ นายอลงกรณ์ The reason why Hua Hin is growing fast พลบุตร รัฐมนตรีชว่ ยว่าการกระทรวงพาณิชย์ ว่าขณะ in terms of business fairs is because it is the นีใ้ นเขตจังหวัดประจวบฯ มีการลงทุนในรูปแบบต่าง ๆ most popular tourist destination in Thailand โดยเฉพาะอสังหาริมทรัพย์ โรงแรม การท่องเทีย่ ว and is ideal for small and medium businesses. ่ ๆ ซึง่ ในปี 2550 นัน้ พาณิชย์จงั หวัดฯ Moreover, the opening of the Singkhon โรงงาน และ อืน ได้รบั การจดทัง้ หมด 4,274 ราย รวมทุนการจดทัง้ หมด 46,000 ล้านบาท และมาในปี 53 นัน้ ก็เพิม่ ขึน้ มาอีก 384 ราย ซึง่ ก็มที งั้ ชาวไทยและต่าง ชาติ ซึง่ ก็เท่ากับว่าระบบ เศรษฐกิ จ ในภาพรวมของ จังหวัดประจวบฯ เพิม่ ขึน้ 60% เพราะฉะนัน้ แล้วเพือ่ ความสะดวกสบายในการจด ทะเบียน ส่งงบดุล ออก หนังสือรับรอง การยกเลิก กิจการและอืน่ ๆ ทางพาณิชย์ จั ง หวั ด ฯ จึ ง ได้ เ ปิ ด ส� ำ นั ก งานพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้าจังหวัด Checkpoint this year will promote more ประจวบฯ ขึ น ้ ที อ ่ ำ � เภอหั วหินตรงข้ามกับศูนย์อนิ เด็กซ์ business registrations . เพื ่ อ เป็ น การรองรั บ ลู ก ค้ าทุกประเภทในการที่จะท�ำ Apart from Hua Hin, the office on trade and นิ ต ก ิ รรมทางข้ อ กฎหมายในการประกอบธุ รกิจต่างโดย business development is available in Pattaya, Mae Sod and Koh Samui, also famous tourist มิตอ ้ งเดินทางไปทีจ่ งั หวัดประจวบฯ ซึง่ สามารถติดต่อ destinations of Thailand. ได้ทหี่ มายเลขโทรศัพท์ 032-520669 – 70 หรือสาย The new branch office on trade and business ด่วน 1570 ในวันเวลาของทางราชการ development in Hua Hin can be reached at นายอลงกรณ์ฯ ยังกล่าวอีกว่า กรมพัฒนา tel. 032 520 669 -70 or Hot Line 1570 on ธุ ร กิ จ การค้ าของกระทรวงพาณิชย์เป็นกระดูกสันหลัง weekdays during office hours. ของประเทศไทยและล่าสุดนัน้ ทางเวิลด์แบงค์กไ็ ด้มอบ

เปิดศูนย์ Emergency Center รับแจ้งเหตุ191 Hua Hin 191

ecently officially opened by the Commander of the Royal Thai Police Office and the Prachuab Khirikhan Police Commander, the Hua Hin 191 Emergency Center is the first following Bangkok to introduce a modern and high-tech innovation on emergency notification used in many countries worldwide. Those reporting any crime or call for emergency services anywhere in Hua Hin can do so via modern communication devices, such as mobiles phones, or mobile Pads and home phones. Once connected to the center by dailing 191 on their phone and inform an authority about the incident, an inspector in the nearby the area will immediately proceed to the scene. Within the Hua Hin municipal area, CCTVs are installed at electricity posts. Irregularities captured by the machines are be transmitted to the Emergency Center, thus helping officers to identify a wrongdoer or criminal action. Electronic recording boxes or so called red boxes will be located around the city. The boxes help police inspectors to work more effectively as they place their I.D. card on the box and the signal will turn up at the Emergency Center’s control room. Pol. Gen. Wichien Potphosri, the Commander of the Royal Thai Police Office, said that opening the Hua Hin 191 Emergency Center is an active strategy of the government and the Thai Royal Police Office to protect life and

By Chamnan Puengjoh

เมืองหัวหิน

รางวัลในการพัฒนาธุรกิจของประเทศอยูใ่ นอันดับที่ 1 ของทุกๆกระทรวงและขณะนี้ตนเองในฐานะที่ก�ำกับ ดูแลก็ได้สงั่ การให้มกี ารเปิดศูนย์ฯนีอ้ ยูท่ วั่ ประเทศถึง 82 แห่ง ทัง้ นีก้ เ็ พือ่ ให้นกั ธุรกิจทุกชนิดประเภทได้เข้า มาจดทะเบียนและท�ำนิติกรมต่างๆในการประกอบ ธุรกิจที่ถูกต้องทางข้อกฎหมายในประเทศและต่าง ประเทศ ส�ำหรับเมืองหัวหินซึง่ ได้มกี ารเติบโตทางธุรกิจ มากทีส่ ดุ ในขณะนี้ เนือ่ งจากเป็นเมืองเปิดทางธุรกิจ ท่องเทีย่ ว และการลงทุนในระดับกลางและเล็ก จึงให้ ทีเ่ มืองหัวหินนีเ้ ป็นจุดย่อยและก็คาดว่าก่อนสิน้ ปี 54 นี้ ก็จะมีการจดทะเบียนมากยิง่ ขึน้ เพราะว่าที่ “ช่องด่าน สิงขร” ของจังหวัดประจวบฯก็จะมีการเปิดด่าน พรมแดนระหว่างไทยกับเมียนม่าร์ในปีนี้เช่นกันซึ่ง พร้อมกันนีก้ ย็ งั เปิดทีพ่ ทั ยา แม่สอด เกาะสมุย ควบคู่ กันไป หากผูใ้ ดต้องการทีจ่ ะจดทะเบียนการค้าก็ สามารถมาติดต่อทีส่ ำ� นักงานแห่งใหม่นไี้ ด้ ทางจนท. ของกรมพัฒนาธุรกิจการค้าฯ จะให้บริการอย่างเต็มที่

Singkhon Checkpoint

to Open this Year

By Chamnan Puengjoh

he advisors to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Security Council of Thailand have monitored the Singkhon checkpoint in Prachuab Khirikhan and liaised with officials in Myanmar to map the watershed area as Thailand and Myanmar border and set up a checkpoint. The Singkhon will be open within this year.

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property of people in Thailand. Besides, it is responsible for taking care of His Majesty the King and royal family members when they are staying in Hua Hin as well. “Since we already have technological improvements, we urgently need to increase our police force. Presently, the Royal Thai Police force counts 212,000 officers nationwide. This is not enough for the growing number of residents and visitors and the increasing crime rates in the country. Cooperation from residents, volunteers, community invigilators known in Thai as ‘Home Police’ and traffic police volunteers, is much needed,” added Pol. Gen. Wichien. “In Hua Hin, 7,000 more police officers are to be employed to work at the Hua Hin Police Office.” The pilot project on Hua Hin 191 Emergency Center, if successful, will soon be expanded to all provinces in other parts of Thailand, concluded Pol. Gen. Wichien.

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According to the advisors, the recent monitor at the Singkhon checkpoint yielded 3 main processes Thai authorities have to carry out. The first one is indicating a clear Thai and Burmese border, using the watershed area to separate the two nations. This should be discussed with the Burmese authorities. The second process concerns how to set up a checkpoint system there. The Department of Public Works and Urban Planning of Prachuab Khirikhan Provincial Office will be responsible for this with the budget of 25 million baht. Finally, the Interior Ministry will work on setting up a Thai border checkpoint and an immigration center there. ...Read more on page 38...

Hua Hin Today

Legal Advice 9

Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

Rule One. Always be polite and even friendly with the police if you can manage it. In western countries it may (sometimes) be useful to be irate, angry or act like Perry Mason with public servants such as the police. Perry Mason, you’ll recall, was the famous TV lawyer who was always right, but told everybody off. In Thailand it is never the correct time to act like Perry Mason. Even if you are a lawyer.

e’re going to start our series on criminal law and procedure in Thailand with an explanation of the basic concepts. You must know these to understand how to deal with specific problems that we will discuss later. The first basic concept is arrest. This simply means the police take you into custody and you’re not free to go. In later columns we’ll expand on how long and where a suspect can be kept and what rights he or she has under arrest, but for now just assume arrest means the suspect is not free to go. If a police officer comes to your house or office and questions you about something, say a work permit violation, or asks you to come with him or her, are you under arrest? A police officer will normally tell you that you are under arrest if you are. If nothing is said, which can happen with foreigners if only because of the language barrier, you can simply ask if you’re under arrest. The police officer must tell you. A short aside. You’re practically always better off dealing with the police when you have a native Thai-speaking friend with you, ideally one who is adept at inter-cultural situations. Thus if you’re not under arrest and can politely arrange an alternative to an immediate trip to the police station, make an appointment to appear at a later time with your friend in tow. How do the police get the right to arrest someone? Under Section 66 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Thailand allows a court to issue an arrest warrant against you if there is

reasonable evidence to believe: • that you have committed a crime for which the maximum penalty is more than three years in jail or • that you have committed a crime and you are evading arrest or • that you may cause some danger to the public as a result of a crime. If you have no fixed address or don’t show up when summoned by the police, the court may decide you are evading arrest and also issue a warrant to have you arrested on this ground. There are other grounds on which a police officer can arrest you, and we’ll deal with these next week. For now, however, in the space alloted, we want to give you our two rules for

Rule Two. Don’t be without the basics, ever. Always carry a photocopy of your passport photo and visa pages and your work permit if you have one. These can be folded small enough to fit in your wallet. Always have a cell phone with the number of a Thai friend or associate who is culturally sensitive as discussed above. You should take these items with you everywhere—shopping, out with friends, on a short drive to the beach. Even (or especially) places where you would never expect to have a run-in with the police. Because that’s where it’s going to happen. More about arrest next time. * Chavalit Finch & Partners, Ltd. are lawyers specializing in real estate and business transactions. They can be contacted by email at finch@chavalitfinchlaw.com, on the web at www.chavalitfinchlaw.com or by telephone at+66( 0) 32 522237,( 0)32 522273. Their offices are located at 19/51 Hua Hin Soi 19, dealing with the police in Thailand. These will (Wat Klaikangwon), Petch Kasem Road, Hua eliminate seventy-five percent of all potential Hin, Prachuab Kirikhan 77110, Thailand. problems with the police you may have, so James Finch’s cell number is +66(0)89 2079390. please read the following carefully.

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Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

New Faces in Town

Janthar Jadjantuk (Kange) Sales & Marketing- Hua Hin Today Newspaper

Executive Chef at The Springfield @ Sea Resort & Spa, Cha Am

Latest achievement to the Hua Hin Today Team is Janthar Jadjantuk. She has a Bachelor Degree of the Rajamangara Institute of Technology (2001-2003) Pathum Thani, Thailand in Marketing. Known to us as Khun Kange, she was a former Sales Administrator at the Phothalai The Thai wellness Center and a Product Consultant of the Neo Group. The Neo Group helps organizations benefit from the rise of services globalization and outsourcing around the world and help create sustainable competitive advantage through Advisory Solutions, risk monitoring and program management. Before joining the HHT Team, she worked for the Veranda Resort & Spa. Khun Kange will do mainly field work in the advertising section. Amongst her hobbies she plays the drums. She loves to listen to music. She enjoys Art, Photography and Movies.

Chef Chiniwat has a history of over 28 years in the culinary field and has an experience record many could dream of. His career started in 1983 as young Chiniwat was employed by the La Provence Restaurant To name a few of his stages, he worked at the City beach Hotel in Hua Hin, The Twin Lotus Hotel in Nakhonsithamarat, SC Park Hotel in Bangkok Coco Palm Beach Resort in Samui among others. We wish Chef Chinawat a successful career at the sea side popular resort of the famous Springfield @ Sea Resort & Spa, Cha-Am.

Chef Thanatworan Phuwanit Smor Club Restaurant Chef Khun Thanatworan Phuwanit ( Nick name is Tum ) is a lovely lady with a great culinary background and experience. She loves to cook and takes great pride in her Thai culture cooking background. From Pad Thai to T Bone Steaks and Tom Yam Goong to Isan Catfish and Italian Spaghetti , it is all delicious ( see our Food Review). She especially enjoys overlooking the Gulf of Siam and gets her inspiration from the fresh sea breeze. Visit Chef Tum at the Smor Club Restaurant in Kao Takiab.

Send stories and pictures of new faces in Hua Hin and Cha-am to us at editor@huahintoday.com or piyanit@huahintoday.net

New Babies in town H

Christian Seelueam Castenlund Svendsen was born to his proud parents Lars and Namfon on the 4th of April weighing 2,870 grams and measuring 47 centimetres. Very Congratulations from the entire HHT team! Big Daddy Lars is now building him a Black Lotus domain.

Gustav Von Mitzlaf was born on April 14 to his proud parents Rebecca and George. Rebecca is the daughter of GMoss making him a grandfather again. Papa George is a successful movies director. Upon arrival Gustav´s weight was 3,800 gram and he was 53 centimetres long.

oroscope of Babies born in April: Your Aries child will be assertive and independent, seeking new experience as the means to learning. From the very beginning this child’s wants and needs will be voiced loudly and clearly. Energetic Aries is gifted with an athletic body, which makes physical accomplishments natural and easy. He or she will be outgoing, competitive, and excited about the world. You’ll find your child to be precocious and anxious to take the next developmental steps. Don’t be surprised if your youngster is in a hurry to walk, wanting to get moving and out into the world! You can be of most assistance to this child’s needs by providing a safe environment where energy can be focused into constructive activities. Help your child to realize his or her potential by encouraging a responsible attitude to go along with a natural tendency toward independence. Teach the value of completing tasks and encourage sensitivity to others.

The New Bar in Town

A street facing open air beer garden bar located in the central downtown called “SOS TUGBOAT BAR” that provides our customers with an unique and exclusive area where they can enjoy an ice cold beverage, great snacks, quick, personalized service with outdoor live sporting action and prices that offer value for money – currently not found anywhere else in Hua Hin. “SOS TUGBOAT BAR” will be attracting customers that want to try something different, to celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy a refreshing drink. Open daily from 5.00 pm to midnight About Hilton Worldwide Hilton Worldwide is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For more than 90 years, Hilton Worldwide has been offering business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. The company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our brands are comprised of more than 3,500 hotels in 81 countries and include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages the world-class guest reward program Hilton HHonors. For more information about the company, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.

DUSIT THANI High Tea

« Le Cordon Bleu », a world-

renowned brand, synonymous to the very best in culinary art, opened its 30th school, as a joint-venture with Dusit International, just over 3 years ago in Bangkok: Le Cordon Bleu Dusit Culinary School (LCBD), teaching the basics of French cuisine and patisserie through the famous “Le Cordon Bleu” recipes by highly-experienced “Le Cordon Bleu” chef instructors. At a recent tasting session of 14 pastries at LCBD by 14 honorary and professional judges, 5 pastries with the highest scores were selected: the Mango and Coconut tartlet, the Yoyo Cake, the Duck Liver and Chutney Macaroons, the Almond-flavoured Jivara Macaroons and the Baobab Verrine. The LCBD Master Chef Fabrice Danniel, who has a “Brevet de Maîtrise en Pâtisserie” in candymaking, chocolate and sugarworks, ice creams and catering as well as almost 30 years of culinary experience, will be training chefs at Dusit 5-star hotels namely: Dusit

Picture taken at the Dusit Thani High Tea.. try to straighten the coffee spoon !

Thani Bangkok, D2 Chiang Mai, Dusit Thani Pattaya, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, Dusit Thani Hua Hin and Dusit Thani Manila in the Philippines. On Saturday 9th April 2011 after the training at 4.00 P.M. these delicacies were presented at our Dusit Gourmet outlet Dusit Thani Hua Hin. Dusit Thani Hua Hin Thailand, 1349 Petchkasem Road, Cha-Am, Petchburi 76120, Thailand Phone +66 (0) 3252 0009 | Fax +66 (0) 3252 0296 | E-mail dthh@dusit. com | http://dusitthanihuahin.dusit. com

Hua Hin Today

Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

Volume 8 Issue 7 May 2011

interest loan campaign

hailand’s Government Housing Bank (GHB) is considering launching a campaign offering zero per cent interest rate loans for the first two years for people buying a home under THB3 million (US$100,200). “The Finance Ministry has asked for a way to help middle and low income brackets buy residences with lower cost by offer a soft loan of THB50 billion (US$.167 billion) for this campaign,” a source from GHB told The Nation. The bank now is finding the best conditions for homebuyers and plans to launch the campaign on May 1, 2011, the source said. Currently, residential home sales of units under THB3 million cover between 40 per cent and 45 per cent of the Thai market for a total value about THB250 billion (US$8.35 billion) a year.

Development firms would welcome the campaign because it will boost the property market at a time when interest rates are rising. Pruksa Real Estate Plc’s director and chief business officer Prasert Taedullayasatit said that GHB campaign would improve the market because lower to middle income buyers will cut about 6 to 7 per cent of their costs in buying a residence for the first two years. The Bangkok residential market recorded THB36.7 billion in sales in the first two months of this year, down 27 per cent from THB50.1 billion in the same period last year, according to research by the Real Estate Information Centre. Courtesy of www.property–report.com

on property market

imitations on foreign ownership in Thailand are preventing overseas buyers from entering the market, it has been claimed. Bangkok, in particular, did not witness any notable deals and income through real estate during the fourth quarter of 2010, a new report from CB Richard Ellis (CBRE) has claimed. “Although there have been concerns regarding the influx of foreign capital into Thailand, the various restrictions on foreign investment ensured the real estate investment market remained largely dominated by domestic players,” the consultancy confirmed. Indeed, CBRE explained that the market was completely dominated by local buyers following a decision to raise the policy interest rate three times in the second half of 2010.

The Bank of Thailand also announced that it would be decreasing LTV’s for condominiums to 90 per cent and LTV’s for houses to 95 per cent. Despite this, CBRE concluded that the moves have not had any major negative impacts on the property market, with Thailand’s major property firms even announcing dozens of new building projects for 2011.

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Thai Property News 13

Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

Bangkok’s City Viva Mall to open in May

angkok property developer Sun Assets Global, a property arm of Nimit Group, is set to fully open its community mall The City Viva on Sathorn Road in May with the target of welcoming up to 2,000 customers per day.

for rent and 5,000sqm is kept as open-air areas for events. According to Suriya, the company aims to generate rental income of THB10 million (US$332,000) a month and to break even within 10 years.

As reported in The Nation, 92 of 280 planned shops have opened to date, while the rest will open after the grand opening in May.

Pattaya luring more and more Thai developers

he Pattaya, Thailand property market is growing in popularity and more big developers are expanding their investments in the area, The Nation newspaper has reported.

Listed developer LPN Development is a new name in the resort town market. The company recently launched its first condominium project in Pattaya called Lumpini Condotown North Pattaya-Sukhumvit, a THB1.2 billion (US$40.13 million) project that will feature 1,500 units with a price tag of THB699,000 (US$23,378) onwards.

“We don’t have any plans to launch new retailers this year or in the next five years The company’s managing director from now although we have Suriya Ampaporn said that after the soft undeveloped land in 40 to opening last month, the mall attracted 50 locations nationwide,” around 1,000-1,500 visitors per day. he said. Sun Assets Global He also believed that the number of is owned by members of the visitors, especially aged 22-40 years, Siriwattanabhakdi family – would increase to meet the target when it fully opens. Thavee and Thongchai Srisomburananont, the younger brothers The City Viva is the first retail project from Sun Assets Global. of beverage tycoon Charoen Siriwattanabhakdi. The company’s Located on a 3.25-rai plot, the THB1 billion mall (US$33.1 main businesses are property management, mortgage agency, and million) has space of 9,500 sqm of which, 4,500sqm is available information technology. Courtesy of www.property–report.com

Thailand’s Charn Issara developing projects in Cha-am and Hua Hin

hailand’s Charn Issara Development (CI) has revealed plans buyers, particularly from Europe including Britain, Sweden and to develop two new projects in resort towns Cha-am and Hua the Netherlands,” said Songkran. Hin in response to growing demands from both local and overseas In addition, the company will also launch a second phase of its buyers. Issara Village townhouse project in Hua Hin later this year. The The first project in Cha-am will be a mixed-use development worth THB170 million (US$5.68 million) development will remain its THB1.7 billion (US$56.84). The company will co-invest with focus on local demand. developer Krisda Mahanakorn (KMC) in the new development As reported in The Nation newspaper, CI currently develops which will feature condominiums, villas, a hotel and community four residential projects and operates one hotel, with a combined mall on a 60-rai plot. value of THB3.2 billion (US$107 million). These include Issara CI’s managing director Songkran Issara said that the company Ladprao in Bangkok, Chan Talay in Cha-am, the first phase of hope to set up a 50/50 joint venture with KMC by the end this Issara Village in Hua Hin, and Sri Panwa, which is both a hotel month. The first phase construction will include a THB1 billion and residential project in Phuket. Last year, the company recorded (US$33.43 million) condominium complex and villas worth revenue of THB1.1 billion (US$36.77 million) and a net loss of almost THB700 million (US$23.4 million) in total. THB17.75 million (US$593,450). It expects at least 15 per cent “Since 2009, there has always been demand for property in Cha- revenue growth by the end of am from local buyers, especially Bangkok people looking to this year. buy holiday homes this area and nearby Hua Hin. And from the Courtesy of beginning of this year, we also see growing demand from foreign report.com

Village and Crystal Park are two retail malls in Bangkok that are very different. Large open areas, low – slung buildings and lots of parking area make malls like this popular very quickly. Developers of these malls are newcomers in the retail business, but they have proved that having the right product translates to success in a competitive market. The right product in this case means good location, design and functions that represent what customers want. A mall like the low-rise, open-style K Village would possibly not be developed if the land were to be purchased at the current prices, because returns on investment would not be feasible. Options for developers who have purchased land at current market prices are definitely more limited. Most recently purchased land is typically developed at the ratio allowed, resulting in development options which offer high returns but do not guarantee success. As for landlords who have long been holding their land in excess of a decade or more, their original land cost would be negligible compared to the overall development cost. This certainly gives old-time landlords a competitive edge in product differentiation.

NC Housing is another listed developer who wants to focus more on Pattaya market this year. It plans to launch a new project in the second half of this year. Last year, the firm just launched the semidetached house project under the name The Green Park Jomtien. Other developers who have been key players in Pattaya market include Raimon Land and Major Development from Bankok, as well as the Pattaya-based developer Iguana Group. A real estate agent Bangkok CitiSmart has noticed that demand for properties in the area remains strong from both local and overseas homebuyers. Since the firm opened its branch in Pattaya last year, it managed to sell and rent about 400 units worth a total of THB2.4 billion (US$80.27 million). Meanwhile, international property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle also sees positive signs in Pattaya property market and is planning to open a management office here in the second quarter of this year.

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Bangkok Mall Landlords Need to Think out of the Box for Best Option

“We see strong demand from both residents in Pattaya as well as Bangkokians, who want to buy a second home,” said Opas Sripayak, managing director of LPN Development.

be because sometimes the best option does not mean developing to a maximum plot ratio. The fact is that developers with little or no experience should not just aim for maximising profit, but consider minimising the risk as well. They should opt for small-scale developments, which would translate to low investment and risk. Bangkok has several flea markets selling everything from food to fashion. Most of these markets are located near office buildings and play a significant role in the lifestyle of locals. Given the right location and land size, developing a flea market is an option that should not been overlooked. One great example of this is Soi La Lai Sap, which has expanded into the successful Trinity Mall. Other options could be converting the land into a car park. This would work particularly well in prime CBD areas with a high concentration of restaurants and entertainment venues such as Langsuan or Thonglor, where there is often a lack of parking space.

These options require minimal investment, generate consistent income and allow the owner to hold on the land. In comparison, developing large-scale projects requires significant expenditure up front, and that often means taking Nowadays, owners of land in prime locations a bank loan with most of the receivables coming tend to stick to the proven formula of building in after project completion. residential condominiums for sale, or in some As a landowner, if you can think out of the box, instances, if they want to hung on to the land, a there are enough untapped opportunities and uses mixed-used development comprising of either a for your land that do not necessarily conform to shopping centre, hotel, office or residences for the norm. In some cases, these alternative uses rent. can be hassle free compared to other large-scale Landowners, instead, should think out of the box developments. and consider what the best use of their land would Courtesy of www.property–report.com

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Property Report named

Malaysia’s Mah Sing confident Property Magazine of the Year of achieving US$667 million Kanchana Paha sales target for the year Kanchana Paha P M

roperty Report South East Asia has been named Property Magazine of the Year by the respected Singapore-based Marketing magazine. The annual Magazine of the Year survey looked at documenting the magazines preferred by agencies and client marketers in Singapore. There are currently more than 3,000 titles are available on the Singapore news stands. More than 78 per cent of client and advertiser respondents to the Marketing magazine survey were manager level decision-makers and above, with almost a quarter from the most senior ranks. Participants included advertisers from major banks, fast moving consumer goods companies, property developers, IT and telecommunications firms and the public sector.

he construction of the 22-storey, US$60 million Phnom Penh Tower is scheduled to be finished by the end of April, The Phnom Penh Post has reported. “We already completed 95 percent [of the tower],” said Hong Youvoin, Marketing Manager of the South Korean company behind the tower, Hyundai Amco Co. “We’re preparing the grand opening ceremony for the end of this month or beginning next month.”

The office skyscraper on Monivong Boulevard is one of many new towers recently completed or under construction in Cambodia’s capital including OCIC Tower and Gold Tower 41. Hong Youvoin said that since the beginning of 2011, demand for new office space has jumped

In its April edition Marketing magazine, commending Property Report South East Asia, said: “The monthly print and online publication has been voted the top property magazine by advertisers, and the second best publication to reach property buyers, along with insurance and investment buyers and middle income earners.” Terry Blackburn, Chief Executive Officer of Ensign Media, said: “This award underlines the position of Property Report South East Asia as the region’s leading luxury property magazine, and as a must-use brand for developers and agents who want to reach property buyers and investors.” Ensign Media’s www.property-report. com website is the online companion to the Property Report South East Asia magazine.

along with new investments from Vietnam, France, and South Korea. “We have already rented 40 percent [of the building to] international firms in banking, auditing consulting, airlines, embassies and especially real estate companies,” he said. Rents in the tower will average US$19 per square metre he said, adding that he hopes the tower’s occupancy rate will reach between 50 percent to 60 percent by 2012. Sung Bonna, President and CEO of Bonna Realty Group and President of the National Valuers’ Association of Cambodia, said he believed the tower was situated in the right location to attract clients.  “In this year, we have noted that occupancy rates increased because a lot of investors came to the Kingdom,” he said. He claimed that Cambodia’s property market in the first quarter of this year has been better than the same period last year, adding that there have been double the transactions since January 1.   Occupancy is at about 75 percent at the 14 Grade B buildings in the capital, according to the National Valuers’ Association. Sung Bonna said the price of rental office space in Grade A offices is between US$20 and US$30 per square metre, while Grade B has fetched between US$10 and US$20 per square metre. There are nearly 40,000 square metres of Grade A office space in Phnom Penh, Sung Bonna said, with another 30,000 square metres expected to come on line in the next three months. Now there are 10,000 square metres of Grade B office space in the city. Sung Bonna also said that when Cambodia’s stock exchange opens this summer it will boost demand for office space and, as a result, lift prices.   “Many investors will come to our country to invest here,” he said.

alaysia’s Mah Sing Group Bhd is optimistic of achieving its RM2 billion (US$667 million) sales target by the end of 2011, with sales RM738 million (US$246.3 million) in the first 15 weeks of this year and demand remaining strong. “We’re confident of meeting our target as the confluence of strong fundamentals and our branding, location, concept and products will make 2011 another good year,” said group

managing director and chief executive Tan Sri Leong Hoy Kum as quoted by The Business Times. Last year, the group sold RM1.5 billion (US$500 million) worth of properties. Leong said the Economic Transformation Programme has proven to be catalytic and the Greater KL high impact project, like the construction of the Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) was set to generate excitement for the property market. “Seven of our projects with gross development value of RM2.25 billion (US$751 million) should benefit from the MRT development. This is 37 per cent of our unbilled sales of RM12 billion (US$4 billion),” he said. With market capitalisation of more than RM2.2 billion (US$734 million), Mah Sing is the sixth largest property developer in the country. A favourite among investors, Mah Sing since 2006, has been paying out at least 40 per cent of its profits as dividends.

Kuala Lumpur skyline to be changed by planned Tradewinds Centre

new “multi-billion ringgit” development called the Tradewinds Centre in Kuala Lumpur will be built by 2016, the Business Times has reported. According to the GDP Architects’ website, the project will involve a total gross area of 3.17 million sq m and on a plot ratio of 10.55. The web page and the artist’s impression were, however, removed from the website late yesterday evening. “The Tradewinds Centre explicitly seeks to establish itself in the international arena of great financial developments. The Tradewinds project offers Kuala Lumpur many exciting features that will enhance and expand the city’s growing modern qualities, similar to Rockefeller Center for New York or Roppongi Hills for Tokyo,” the website said. The development, to be carried out by Tradewinds Corp Bhd, will encompass four towers and be built on a 2.79ha plot along Jalan Sultan Ismail. These towers will each have 60 storeys, 55 storeys, 14 storeys and eight storeys. They will house offices, serviced apartments, retail and a medical centre. GDP added that the development will be vibrant and active at all times through its complex programme mix. “Its signature profile will greatly contribute to the overall composition of the city skyline. Its large scale and memorable public plaza unites neighbourhoods in the urban fabric, creating a system of pedestrian friendly movement that is

integrated with the public transportation system,” GDP added. The architecture of the buildings establishes connections with traditions of Kuala Lumpur’s rich history by linking Islamic pattern making to its modern exterior design. Its sustainable strategy will make the building a leader in environmental design, it said. The entire centre will have a total of 2,888 carparks.

Hong Kong Yuan-denominated REIT raises $1.6 billion in initial public offering

he first ever yuan-denominated REIT – Hui Xian Real Estate Investment Trust from Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing – has raised 10.48 billion yuan (US$1.6 billion) in its initial public offering, The Wall Street Journal Market Watch has reported. The Beijing-focused REIT sold 2 billion shares for 5.24 yuan each for a total 40 per cent stake in the company. The final pricing was at the bottom of the range of 5.24 yuan to 5.58 yuan supplied in marketing materials. Bankers involved with the deal told Dow Jones Newswires that there was interest in the offer

from hedge funds, long-only funds, and special investment funds that cater to rich individuals. The offer was popular among the general public, as investor orders for the stock exceeded the 20% of the total shares allocated to the retail side, according to reports. The REIT’s main asset is the Oriental Plaza, a retail, office, hotel and residential complex located in Beijing. The deal has attracted big headlines in Hong Kong’s financial press in recent weeks, mainly because of its novelty in denominating the offer in the Chinese currency.

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Minachai Srichanya to lead the way for Thailand Golf Course Superintendants

anyan Golf Club was recently represented at the annual ‘Sustainable Turf-grass Management in Asia 2011” seminar in Pattaya by the course Superintendant, Khun Minachai Srichanya and Director of Operations, Stuart Daly. The seminar is now in its 3rd year and welcomed over 200 delegates from 12 countries. It is led by the Thailand Golf Course Superintendants Association and the supported by The R&A and the Asian Turfgrass Centre in Bangkok.

This year’s seminar focused its attention on subjects which are close to the hearts of every Superintendant. 1. What are the differences in methods to sustainably maintain different Turf grasses? Each variety of turf grass (Bermuda-grass, Paspalums, and Zoysia grasses) each require a different set of maintenance practices to manage the health and playability of the grass. There were several presentations on the suitability of different types of turf grass for specific uses. Dr. Micah Woods from the Asian Turfgrass Centre has long been a supporter of Zoysia grasses for use on golf courses. “It is a native grass to the region, and require much less water & fertilizer nutrients than other popular turf grass. It is very resistant to

disease and would be my choice of turf grass if I was to build my own golf course” 2. What are the most sustainable methods to control weed pressure on golf courses? Several discussion and examples were shown to prove the different effects of weed control measures. Test plots were shown as several of Pattaya‘s golf courses and the superintendant of each gave their own opinions. The use of salt as a herbicide was tested & discussed, as were several new chemical products. The Royal & Ancient were represented at the Seminar by Mr. Phillip Russell, Assistant to the Director to the Golf Course management (R&A). Mr. Russell spoke about the need for golfer worldwide to understand the importance of sustainable management of turf grass. He reminded delegates that the use of water in being increasingly measured by governments & municipalities all over the world. Golf Course Superintendants must learn to use less water & chemical treatments over the coming years. Mr. Russell presented Banyan Golf Club as a case-study for the R&A in it’s water management program and the reduced use of chemical fertilizers year on year. This is mainly due to the use of Zoysia grass on fairways & rough. The case study is due to be available for public viewing via the R&A’s website in the coming months. The R&A define Sustainability as follows; “Optimizing the playing quality of the golf course in harmony with the conservation of its natural environment under economically sound and socially

Sheena McKenzie continues her rise to the top

few weeks. We actively encourage Junior Golf development here at Banyan Golf Club and so therefore take an interest in local golfers who display the passion to progress to the professional level over the coming years”. Sheena plans to use the current school holidays to practice as much as possible and participate on several more tournaments to sharpen & develop here skills. Keep an eye on this girl. There is more success to follow!

ua Hin resident Khun Sheena McKenzie (14 years) has been very busy over the past few month participating in several national & regions amateur golf tournaments. She most recently has been taking part in the qualifying stages for selection to the Thai National Junior team under the eye of National coach Gerry Norquist. Over 4 rounds played at Lamlukka Golf Club, Sheena returned scores of 72-75-73-72 to finish 3rd in the overall standings. Earlier in March, Sheena suceeeded to win True Vision Junior Golf tournament at The Pine Golf Course, Bangkok, with 3 days scores of 76-75-72 Sheena is supported locally by Banyan Golf Club who keep an eye on her development in the game of golf. Stuart Daly commented “it is great to see Sheena doing so well over the past

responsible management” On the closing day of the seminar, the new committee of the Thailand Golf Course Superintendant Association (TGCSA) was presented. Khun Minachai Srichanya from Banyan Golf Club has been voted onto the committee to assist with the education & development of the other Superintendants in the country. Khun Minachai will use Banyan Golf Club as an example of how to sustainably manage turf grass while provide maximum playing conditions at all times. He intends to offer support to other Superintendants as they face issues with their respective courses.

Stuart Daly, Director of Operations at Banyan Golf Club commented, ‘we are very pleased that Khun Minachai has been recognized by his peers within the industry. Turfgrass management is an integral part of the success or failure of any golf course. We will certainly welcome the visits from other Superintendants from Thailand as Khun Minachai will be leading the educational program for the TGCSA”. “We sent Khun Minachai to Sentosa last year to be involved in the course preparations for the Barclay’s Singapore Open. Sentosa use the same selection of turf grass as we have here at Banyan. He is becoming recognized as one of Thailand’s leading Superintendents” “The correct choice of turf grass for a specific project or site is a key decision in golf course design, construction & maintenance”, comments Khun Minachai. “We see several golf courses under tremendous weed & native grass pressure simply due to poor decisions at early stages. Thailand’s Golf Course Superintendants need to understand the maintenance & nutrient requirements of their specific turf-grass in order to present better playing conditions for members & visitors”. Minachai added, “the TGCSA hope to grow the quality of all of Thailand’s golf course conditions. But we must do that in a sustainable manner.”

A New LoudMouth Design has arrived in stock at Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin You can get the pattern in pants, shorts

anyan Golf Club introduces Loud Mouth merchandise into its pro-shop collection. PGA legend John Daly is known for his wild style both on and off the golf course throughout his career. He is also known for his famous trousers & shirts which he wear when playing on tour. You too can find some of the John Daly inspired collection at the Banyan Golf Club pro -shop. “We are happy to announce that we will feature the Loud Mouth golf wear range in our Pro-Shop over the coming months. We are one of the first golf clubs in Thailand to offer this modern and fashionable apparel in our proshop collection”, quoted Banyan’s Director of Operations, Stuart Daly. “We are certain that this new apparel will prove popular with all levels and age groups of golfer. If you look good & feel good, then you will play golf at your best. We have a large

selection of the Loud Mouth range for both male & female golfers available for sale. We can also get the size & style you require within 48 hours if we don’t have it in stock”. Be one of the first in your four-ball to stand out as a Loud Mouth player. Some guys come to play!

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RCO-0026 Condo close to Takiab beach

RHO-0024 House in Hua Hin Soi 6

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RHO-0085 House for rent in Hua Hin Soi 114 3 bedrooms,

RCO-0052 Condo in Hua Hin town near night market

RCO-0048 Condo in Hua Hin center

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SHO-0019 Pool villa near golf course

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SHO-0069 Nice pool villa Hua Hin center

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Land area: 480 Sqm. Living area: 256 Sqm. Security 24 hours and fully furnished.

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SHO-0011 House for sale 7 Km. from Hua Hin center

SLD-0011 Land for sale 1.5 Km. to Cha -Am beach

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SCO-0050 Condo beach front in Hua Hin area 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Floor: 1st Living area: 67 Sqm. Security 24 hours.

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SHO-0070 Hua Hin center Soi 114

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SCO-0003 Condominium in town center SCO-0052 Condo in town 2 mins to Studio room Floor: 3rd Living Hua Hin night market area: 35 Sqm., Security 24 hours, communal pool and fully furnished.

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SHO-0039 Luxury pool villa in the golf course 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

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SHO-0031 House (two stories) 7 Km. from Hua Hin center

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SCO-0054 Condo in Hua Hin Center

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arewell! But let’s not be dismayed at goodbyes, a farewell is necessary before you can meet again, and meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends! When you look at our lives, as an expat or a person working in the hospitality industry, you notice the number of times you have been welcomed and the number of times you have been saying farewell, very unusual don’t you think? People come and people go, to some it is hard to say farewell to, to others you are happy to see them leave… I hate cliché and I particularly dislike to see people I appreciate leaving, but all good things must come to an end, this is life I guess….! What I hate the most in our line of business, is that we are always running out of time to socialize and get to know each other more, jobs above all, the spirit of hospitality, professional consciousness, service and guest mind, you name it….. A lot of excuses, that often, we use excessively as a hotelier. A Hotelier must be a diplomat, a democrat, an autocrat, an acrobat, a aristocrat and a doormat. He must have the facility to entertain, Kings and Queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers, princes of industry, movie stars or stars, pickpockets, gamblers, investigators, bookmakers, pirates, philanthropists, popsies and prudes. He must be on both sides of the political fence, and be able to jump that fence. He should be, or have been, a footballer, golfer, bowler, tennis player, cricketer, darts player, sailor, pigeon fancier, motor racer and linguist, as well as have a good knowledge of any other sport involving dice, cards, horse racing and billiards…… etcetera! In conclusion a hotelier must be perfect, is not a job any longer, it’s an attitude or a being, one, that you are born with. In conclusion a hotelier must be perfect, it is not a job any longer but an attitude or a being; one, that you are born with and must be accepted by your partner in life! Farewell! But let’s not be dismayed at goodbyes, a farewell is necessary before you can meet again, and meeting again, after moments or lifetime, is certain for those who are friends!

while and rest before holding it again”. When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the burden.’ ‘So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down.! Don’t carry it home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Note of the Editor : Jilly is presently employed by the world largest Buddhist Wat just outside Bangkok. She is a lecturer on meditation and other alternative holistic treatments and philosophies and helps to translate Buddhist scrolls to proper English. The Wat has an auditorium that can hold up to 1 million ( yes you read it correctly) worshippers. With the expansion of the temple to one thousand acres in 1985, Wat Phra Dhammakaya stands on the threshold of the development of the World Dhammakaya Center as a resource to serve the needs of the international community. Check out : www.dhammakaya.net

The Invitation & Facing The Truth

ll Hua Hin ladies are invited to the Ladies Luncheon on May 2nd at La Grappa (20/5 Poolsuk Rd, Hua Hin), where the Italian chef, Andreas Bonifacio, provides a delicious lunch for a set price of 500THB. The meet & greet starts at 12:30. More details can be found on www. chickynet.com, the social network for women living in Thailand. Hope you can publish something about it :) Let me know and if you have any questions please let me know! bye, Berthe Chicky Net - The social network for women in Thailand web: www.chickynet.com, email: info@chickynet.com

by Jilly

lecturer when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked : ‘How heavy is this glass of water?’ Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, ‘The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it. If I hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance. In each case, it’s the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes.’ He continued, ‘And that’s the way it is with stress management. If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on. As with the glass of water : “You have to put it down for a

by Oriah Mountain Dreamer

t doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing. It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive. It doesn’t interest me what planets are squaring your moon. I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life’s betrayals or have become shrivelled and closed from fear of further pain! I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it or fade it, or fix it. I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own, if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, to be realistic, to remember the limitations of being human. It doesn’t interest me if the story you are telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself; if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not

betray your own soul; If you can be faithless and therefore trustworthy. I want to know if you can see beauty even when it’s not pretty, every day, and if you can source your own life from its presence. I want to know if you can live with failure, yours and mine, and still stand on the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the full moon, “Yes!” It doesn’t interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. I want to know if you can get up, after a night of grief and despair, weary and bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done to feed the children. It doesn’t interest me who you know or how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me and not shrink back. It doesn’t interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you, from the inside, when all else falls away. I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments.

Meditation as Mind Medication Sukkasart Health Institute

ore and more people are turning to alternative or non-traditional methods to treat medical conditions. One such technique, meditation, is gaining popularity as a legitimate medical therapy. Meditation is the practice of focusing your attention and mind on something that makes you feel calm and relaxed and gives you clarity about your life, says medical contributor Dr. Mallika Marshall. For thousands of years, people have recognized that meditation has wonderful health and psychological benefits. The medical community is becoming much more accepting of meditation as a legitimate treatment for many different medical problems, such as anxiety, stress and depression. It’s being used treat all kinds of chronic pain. People are using meditation to try to quit smoking. It’s also being used for alcohol and drug addiction. And the National Institutes of Health is even recommending meditation for high blood pressure. Studies have show also that it can help women who suffer from PMS, menopausal hot flashes and even infertility. Meditation helps your enter a relaxation state that can lower your heart rate, your blood pressure, slow down your breathing and relax your muscles. Some experts have compared it to a “reset button” for your body. Meditation is something that most people can safely try on their own, though there are many techniques out there -so you may want to read up on different ways to meditate. Here is a basic meditation technique to get started: Sit or lie in a comfortable position with your eyes closed. Simply focus on your breathing, focusing all your attention on sensation of air moving in and out of your body. Then starts smiling down to your heart, sending a

positive energy to your heart, allow your heart to open and relax and letting go of the worries you may have. Do this for about 20 minutes every day if you can. In the beginning, your mind will wander and come back to the present, but don’t despair, simply refocus your mind and try again. By practicing this, it will allow your mind to rest and dealing with unfinished business, and noticing your emotion baggage. Since meditation involves sitting quietly for a period of time and simply breathing, it may be difficult for people who have breathing problems or can’t stay still. People with certain conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or psychosis may not be able to concentrate. And don’t forget traditional medical treatments in favor or just doing meditation. It should be used to complement any other treatments your doctor has recommended for you. For further information for Meditation and coaching please contact us on: sukkasart@gmail.com Tel: 66(0)32 442 820 or 66(0)81 858 3823

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32 Hotel News

Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

Sofitel 88th Anniversary

he Management team of Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin led by its General Manager Jacques Mury, staff and guests gathered for making a merit to 88 monks at the recent ancient Thai New Year. The auspicious event signaled the commencement of the hotel’s 88th anniversary celebration. Later, the iconic hotel will launch a series of celebration events throughout the year to mark the 88 years of its history and excellence, check it out!

HRH Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi

graces Dusit International’s Pavilion at ITB 2011

er Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi graces Dusit International’s pavilion at the Internationale Tourismus Bourse (ITB) 2011 and was presented an abstract artwork made of fusion glass from Dusit Thani Hua Hin as a memento during her visit to ITB, held in Berlin, Germany on 9 – 13 March 2011. Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi is welcomed by Mr Victor Sukseree (middle), General Manager of Dusit Thani Hua Hin, Mr Chatchawal Supachayanont (right), General Manager of Dusit Thani Pattaya, Mr Pojakorn Limpichaiti (left), Director of Sales and Marketing, Dusit Island Resort Chiang Rai, and Mr Andrew Cornelio (second from left), Director of Sales and Marketing, Dusit Thani Bangkok.

ofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin recently celebrated the ancient Thai New Year in style. The hotel guests and staff participated in the monk ceremony followed by Songkran parade in Hua Hin city. The celebrating day ended up with a memorable Songkran Dinner in an idyllic setting of the beachfront Colonial Pool. Guests enjoyed a spectacular buffet of exquisite regional Thai cuisine, dance shows, Miss Songkran beauty contest and a live jazz music until late.

BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR PLANET IS THE GOAL AS SHERATON HUA HIN RESORT & SPA GOES DARK FOR EARTH HOUR 2011

acques Mury, the General Manager of Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin received a honorary certificate from the Labour Minister Chalermchai Sri-Orn as the hotel participated in a project created according to Thai Labour law to recruit the disabled staff. The certificate presentation ceremony was held at the Prachuab Khirikhan public garden lately.

For Third Year, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Around the Globe Join Together to Mark Environmental Awareness Event y spending an hour in the dark on 26 March 2011, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa had joined millions around the world to send a powerful message about a brighter future for the planet.

INAZIA RESTAURANT, SHERATON HUA HIN RESORT & SPA, HAS BEEN VOTED TO BE “THAILAND’S BEST RESTAURANTS 2011”

nAzia Restaurant, the pan-Asian restaurant at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, has been awarded for 4 consecutive years (2008-2011) in “Best Restaurant Award” selected by the readers of Thailand Tatler, the country’s leading luxury-lifestyle magazine, for inclusion in the 2011 edition of Thailand’s Best Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa turned off its lights in Restaurants, the definitive guide to the best dining in Bangkok observance of Earth Hour, the global environmental awareness and up-country. event created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Last year, The aim of Thailand’s Best Restaurant Award is to recognize Earth Hour 2010 became the biggest Earth Hour ever. A record hotels which have demonstrated excellence in offering the 128 countries and territories joined the global display of climate finest cuisine and high-quality dining in Thailand. This year the action. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Asia Pacific to award was won by InAzia Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort Europe and Africa to the Americas switched off. People across & Spa’s signature restaurant, which has been continuously the world from all walks of life turned off their lights and came selected as Thailand’s Best Restaurant since the first year of together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we resort opening in 2008. InAzia Restaurant has shown itself all have in common – our planet. outstandingly in the real success for great quality of the food, To underscore parent Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, perfect wine tastes, well care services, and reasonable prices Inc.’s dedication to environmental sustainability, Sheraton Hua which offer the most pleasurable to its valuable guests. Hin Resort & Spa had also shared other energy-saving measures “I am truly proud of our chefs and staffs. Winning this award for during Earth Hour, March 26 at 8:30 p.m. local time by turning 4 years consecutively is a real accomplishment for all associates off exterior signage lighting; dimming and turning off nonhere at our resort. The credit for efforts and hard working essential interior lighting; using candlelight in appropriate definitely rests with each and every associate. I am proud public areas such as lobby entrance area, restaurants and bars; to serve side by side with them” said Martin Raich, General and arranging “Cocktail in the Dark” at Sundara Lounge for all guests to enjoy celebrating their Earth Hour 2011 together Manager of The Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa.

Two big hotels congratulated the 191

r.Boris Blobel, General Manager of Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa and Carl Gagnon, Resident Manager of Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villa Hua Hin congratulated the Hua Hin Police Station to Pol. General Wichien Pojphosri In occasion of the Opening Ceremony Emergency center 191 of Hua Hin police station

production team of a highly rated variety TV program for Thai teenagers; the Strawberry Cheesecake visited the Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin recently for filming. The episode was filmed at the hotel’s historic former main lobby, The Museum. In the picture, the hotel’s General Manager Jacques Mury was surrounded by fourteen pretty TV hosts. The strawberry Cheesecake broadcasts every Sunday, from 09.15-10.15 a.m. via TV channel 3.

Hua Hin Today

Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

“Tech Support” …good stories!

ech support: What kind of computer do Customer: Is that 7 in you have? capital letters? Female customer: A white one... Tech support: What Tech support: Click on the ‘my computer’ anti-virus program do you use? icon on to the left of the screen. Customer: Netscape. Customer: Your left or my left? Tech support: That’s not an anti-virus program. Tech support: Good day. How may I help Customer: Oh, sorry...Internet Explorer. you? Male customer: Hello... I can’t print. Tech support: Would you click on ‘start’ for Customer: I have a huge problem.. A friend has placed a screen saver on my computer, but me and... every time I move the mouse, it disappears. Customer: Listen pal; don’t start getting technical on me! I’m not Bill Gates. Tech support: How may I help you? Customer: Hi, good afternoon, this is Martha, Customer: I’m writing my first e-mail.. I can’t print. Every time I try, it says ‘Can’t find Tech support: OK, and what seems to be the printer’. I’ve even lifted the printer and placed problem? it in front of the monitor, but the computer still Customer: Well, I have the letter ‘a’ in the says he can’t find it... address, but how do I get the circle around it? Customer: I have problems printing in red... Tech support: Do you have a colour printer? Customer: Aaaah....................thank you. Tech support: What’s on your monitor now, ma’am? Customer: A teddy bear my boyfriend bought for me at Woolies. Tech support: Your password is the small letter ‘a’ as in apple, a capital letter V as in Victor, the number 7.

And last but not least.... Tech support: ‘Okay Colin, let’s press the control and escape keys at the same time. That brings up a task list in the middle of the screen. Now type the letter ‘P’ to bring up the Program Manager.’ Customer: I don’t have a P Tech support: On your keyboard, Colin. Customer: What do you mean? Tech support: ‘P’......on your keyboard, Colin. Customer: I’M NOT GOING TO DO THAT!!

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Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

Hua Hin Today

Health & Wellness 35

Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

Spa & Lunch - a heavenly combination at S´MOR Spa

spontaneous decision to just call it a day at 10:30 regardless of the daily pressures and deadlines editors go through. Drinking holes are still closed, coffee shops so plentiful you don’t know where to go. A good friend reminded me of a nice beach Spa with Restaurant and Resort. The S´mor Spa on Kao Takiab road is a genuine Resort with 19 cosy one and two bedrooms Cabanas, and additional standard rooms. S´mor is written with a dot on the o but my keyboard did not provide this luxury. Dug in under the resort is the Smor Spa which gives you the impression of descending into a large cave with treatment rooms left and right. There are steam bath rooms and an area of relaxation whilst enjoying a soothing herbal tea as you finish your treatments. Khun Pim, with the company for more than six years now, studied hospitality so you are in excellent hands when you book your treatments. Before starting, I did advise the owner’s wife, a most charming personality of my great desire to pester the Chef after the treatments.

and mushrooms, Catfish (Spicy) á la Isan, Tom Ka Gai, a chicken soup with coconut milk and herbs and steamed rice to go with all. The menue contains any desirable Thai dish with many other international and Asian food thinkable off. A wide variety of beers, soft drinks and wines are served..The venue..Right on the edge of the beach , overlooking the Gulf The Club S´mor beach bar and rest Restaurant now waited of Siam with scenic views of Kao Takiab Rock which I call with a variety of Thai delicacies from Hua Hin coast and a monkey Rock and Hua Hin coast line to the north. catfish dish from deepest Isan. Khun Pook, the owner´s wife and Khun Pim the sales manager accompanied me at the Just imagine this setting in the evening for dinner. How romantic can it get. Regardless of April weather, the hottest lovely set table. in the year, a fresh sea breeze made it even a more a joyful To sum all up would be carrying it too far. As per Thai culture and relaxing lunch. there is no real starter and food is served immediately, I mean, all dishes at once as they are prepared. Thais are very A wake up call from the office ended my day dreams and much fork and spoon people which I personally prefer to the looking back on a wonderful relaxing and enjoy-full American hand in your lap, leaning on the table and spooning experience I would like to add that this is a must soon again. or forking in the food. No need for a knife, as most Thai Oh and prices are more than fair, rather low than high. food it cut small , stir fried , deep fried , steamed etc. We Give them a call for directions or reservations: S´mor Spa had fresh prawns with Broccoli, Fried fish with vegetables Resort and Restaurant 032 536 800

Dehydration in The Tropics

Dr.Michael Moreton – Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin

e-hydration as the result of having Diarrhea accompanied by vomiting. Whenever I meet newcomers to Asia, I warn them that in the first few months here they may experience attacks of Diarrhea. It is not that the microbes in Thailand are worse than those in your home countries; they are just different and you are not used to them. Our first patient had this problem and a second european lady was admitted two days later with the same problem It is puzzling why sometimes six people will go out to dinner, eat the same food, two get ill, two feel a little uncomfortable and two are not affected at all. It is all due to one persons gut and immune system being able to deal with the microbe and others are not so lucky. It may be difficult to believe but Diarrhea is a good thing. It is the body getting rid of material that it finds to be unacceptable. That is why the general rule is that if you have this problem, wait for twenty-four hours before starting treatment. In most cases in that time the number of visits to the toilet will be reduced to a reasonable number. The young lady that we admitted had another problem; she was also vomiting. When you have diarrhea you need to replace all the fluid lost by drinking lots of fluids. But, if you are vomiting it is impossible for you to replace the fluids and you will rapidly become de-hydrated. We have to give fluids intra-venously through a drip. Preventing these attacks requires a few sensible precautions. Microbes are all around us, in fact we have billions living inside our digestive system, but there are certain ones that can contaminate food and cause problems. Health authorities have stringent standards for infection control and restaurants know that if outbreaks occur frequently to their customers then soon their business will be in trouble. Microbes are killed by exposure to high heat for several minutes and eating undercooked food is not a good policy. Be careful what you eat on the street. I hate looking at half-cooked food that is then placed back on the grill to warm it up and would not eat such food. For eating at home, select food carefully from well-maintained stores with good

By GMoss

My therapist, Khun Da took over from Miss Pim and suggested an oily, sandy body scrub to remove old skin residue and cells. I overcame a 30 minute sandpapering of my luxury body but felt like reborn. The Therapist actually did rub me gentle and the oil generated new life into my old bones. I could have taken up a match with Roger Federer at that moment. Not that it would last very long but nevertheless. After a hot shower just to remove the quartz, I had a full body massage with a healing and invigorating oil. I promptly must have slumbered or fallen asleep as I was waked up my soother with a “finished” sir and a lost match to Roger Federer. A great experience and a great massage, away from road sounds and barking dogs.

refrigeration systems. Wash the food before you put it away. Chicken is a particular worry. Wash each piece under running water for at least a minute. When you are cooking it makes sure it is cooked through to the bone. Microwave is very good at killing microbes. If you plan to barbecue chicken, cook it in the microwave for two minutes before putting it on the grill. Counters should be cleaned immediately having been exposed to uncooked food. Commercial disinfectants are available, but a teaspoon of bleach in a litre of water is more effective. If you should get an attack of diarrhea, start to rehydrate immediately, in our warm climate you can get dehydrated very quickly. You body looses water and many minerals particularly Sodium and Potassium. Orange juice contains plenty of Potassium. Take half a glass of orange juice, fill it up with water and add about three pinches of salt; drink this after every bowel movement. There are some medications that work only in the gut to solidify the motions. Kao-Pectate is one and Smecta another. They look like cement, taste like cement and set like cement. If you have a fever, are vomiting, the diarrhea contains blood or continues for over twenty–four hours come to our Emergency room. With small children, twenty-four hours is too long to wait as they can get dehydrated very quickly. Both of our young patients recovered vey quickly and were sent home after twenty-four hours in the hospital. It took several litres of fluid to re-hydrate them; three or four litres are often needed. We took cultures from their motions and they each had microbes that needed antibiotic treatment. This they were able to take by moth as the vomiting settled with some anti-nauseants and the intra-venous fluids. The Dutch, Swedish and a British group have tours of our hospital arranged and I will be happy to entertain any other group of interested residents. Dr Michael Moreton is the International Medical Coordinator at Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin. Moreton@ bgh.co.th

International Medical Congress in Hua Hin

he president of the European Association of Preventive Medicine, Dr. Wolfgang Csato, a resident of Hua Hin, has been appointed as President of the Global Association of Preventive Medicine and will conduct his function from his residency in Hua Hin. At the same time , Prof. Dr. Christian Wende, a leading cardiologist specialist of Germany was appointed as President of the German Cardiology Department. Prof. Dr. Wende is invited to visit our city and spend some time here to develop mutual plans and visit health institutions in Hua Hin and

Thailand in general. This cooperation will develop congresses of preventive medicine to be held in Hua Hin. Hua Hin could develop into a center of scientific and medical congresses with the help of the municipality and hospitality, according to Dr. Csato, putting it on the international congress map. Prof. Wende is expected to be in Hua Hin towards the middle of May. Hua Hin Today will issue an additional editorial and interview with this world medical capacity in our June edition.

FAQ about Health & Wellness

: I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true? A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that’s it… Don’t waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding up your heart will not make you live longer; that’s like saying you can extend the life of your car by driving it faster. Want to live longer? Take a nap. Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables? A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does a cow eat? Hay and corn. And what are these? Vegetables So a steak is nothing more than an efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to your system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef is also a good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And a pork chop can give you 100% of your recommended daily allowance of vegetable products Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake? A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine, that means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you

get even more of the goodness that way. Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up, and if you end up in alcohol rehab, you’re doing a great job! Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio? A: Well, if you have a body and you have fat, your ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, your ratio is two to one, etc. Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program? A: Can’t think of a single one, sorry. My philosophy is: No Pain…Good! Q: Aren’t fried foods bad for you? A: You’re not listening…. Foods are fried these days in vegetable oil. In fact, they’re permeated in it. How could getting more vegetables be bad for you? Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle? A: Definitely not! When you exercise a muscle, it gets bigger. You should only be doing sit-ups if you want a bigger stomach.

Hua Hin Today

36 Wine & Dine

Mamma Mia

Italian Culinary Delights!

Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

New Nop Nice Restaurant at Soi 56 Kao Noi Village

By Gmoss

amma Mia, Signore Claudio´s Italian Restaurant is among the very few that were established in Hua Hin 20 years ago. Located just in front of Hua Hin Port with a third floor Terrace overlooking most of the other buildings and a perfect incomparable view to the sea, Mamma Mia offers just a little more than just gourmet Italian Food. The menue ranges from simple starters and Pizzas to delightfully composed culinary delights from the European Mediterranean coastal and land areas of Italia! Claudio started off in 1986, arriving to Thailand as an innocent young man, in Pattaya. The restaurant went well but the coast needed to be defended with others which made him move to Cha Am after 2 years. Directly on the beach, he realized that Cha Am was not the right place for him and he moved to Hua Hin where Mamma Mia has been ever since. From the centre of Town, Mamma Mia moved to Naresdamri Road at the Hua Hin port. The restaurant now covers three stories of which the top floor is more like an after dawn romantic setting with a wet bar and splendid views of Naresdamri road, the port and the Gulf of Siam.

Mamma Mia´s Chef has been with Khun Claudio for 17 years. His prime waitress for 22 years! All his other staff have been with him for at least 8 – 10 years! The main dish was a pan fried Pomfret fish filet with a Safran cream sauce, green Asparagus on boiled sliced potatoes. Needless to tell you that this was the crown on our lunch setting. The Safran Cream sauce was just dreamy on the fresh fish. very popular Thai owner Western & Thai Congratulations Kuhn Claudio..an excellent Food Restaurant in the soi 56 area. lunch. Fortunately I had only a few steps back to the office after a bottle of Prosecco, shared, but The Menue contains Schnitzels, Meatballs, empty. Pork Chops, T Bone steaks and a

comprehensive selection of Thai food adapted to Farang taste buds. The portions are very goods and plentiful, the food quality good. Thai Chef Gai (Papa), his wife Khun Arun and their family have lived in Sweden where Chef Gai learned to make western dishes as well.

I was welcomed with a Colutta Prosecco from Friuli which is located in the North Eastern of Ital close to the Austrian and Yugo border. The Prosecco would last us all through the five course meal starting off with a snack starter appetizer of Chicken Liver Mousse and Bruschetta, an Italian version of Salsa, chopped tomatoes with a assortment of breads and sticks. A thinly sliced marinated Swordfish and Tuna Carpaccio is also considered as an appetizer in Italy. Both deep sea fish were deliciously marinated and a perfect entrée to the upcoming Primo Piatto composed of a Spaghetti Vongole with Bottarga , dried fish eggs and a touch of Chili.

Let’s go to

A special Easter fruit cake from Colomba, the famous white dove, imported from Italy and an espresso rounded up the smile on my face. Needles to mention that wines of all vines and sorts are available for your lunch and dinner. On the third floor of Mamma Mia an after dinner digestive by candle light, overlooking the shore is an absolute must. For reservations call: 032-512-250, 081-8522136 and 087-103-9439 Email: Claudio_mam@hotmail.com

Rommai - Thai – Western & Italian restaurant

By Piyanit

’m sure many foreigners in the neighborhood know Rommai better than myself. It opened its door about three years ago. The restaurant has already bonded with quite some Thai and foreign regulars. Rommai is conveniently located in NongKae subdistrict, opposite the famous Cicada Market. From my own experience the food is of a high standard and many Thai dishes taste very good. At Rommai you can choose Thai dishes with steamed rice or choose an easy meal (one dish meal as known to Thais) and also popular western and Italian food. Rommai uses good quality fresh ingredients for each any every dish they serve, Thai and International food alike. Prices range from 40-220 baht. Alcoholic drinks are also available. The owner, a middle aged man speaks good English, so it’s quite convenient for foreign customers.

Steaks and Chops are Charcoaled Grilled and fresh beer and wines are ready to be served. A very friendly atmosphere. A great place to enjoy a very affordable meal! Prices are low and in comparison to the portions and taste, best value for money! Check out is a must! Soi 56, over the Klong about 700 meters uproad and on the left at number 27/55 – Cant find it? Call: 089 035 8904 – they speak English.

Sitting here one Monday afternoon for lunch, I can tell from the numbers of its guests and from the mouthwatering dished arriving at my own table that this restaurant is another successful one. If you arrive when the place is packed the food, it might take quite some time before you can get a table. Be patient, it’s absolutely worth the wait. Rommai is open daily from 11.00-22.00 Contact: 081 944 5256

“Together Bakery & Café”

By Piyanit

raving for some exceptional sweets at 6 pm after long working hours, my friend and I were heading to the agreed destination to fulfill our craving. But that small café-like shop close to the railway station was closed, on the day we want to go there the most! Moving on to plan B, we decided to look for another bakery & café to get ourselves a piece of cake - COCONUT cake! Another friend

Wowww….” Our plan B didn’t disappoint us after all. The decoration in the bakery and café, I can’t really think of any other words to describe it , except “very cute”. You can see all the bottles of drinks, boxes of cookies, small décor, paintings which are also for sale. It’s perfect for such a lazy evening when you don’t feel like planning any other activities. As we were sitting there, unhurriedly enjoying our cake, there were many customers walking in to ask for coconut cake and got disappointed just like we did. This really urged me to come back some time soon for the coconut cake. Other alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine and cocktails are also available. Prices are very reasonable for such a good taste, quality and portions. I recommend Together Bakery & Café whenever you crave for coffee, cake, or cocktails. Together Bakery & café - 72/3 Dechanuchit recommended that there’s a good one right at the Road (Night Market upper zone) Night Market. It shouldn’t be difficult to find. Open: 08.30 – 23.00 -. Tel. 032 531 059 We finally found the “Together- Bakery & Café”. Coming here for a piece of coconut cake, we were disappointed for the 2nd time when we learned that, there was no more left. We had to choose something else out of different flavors of cake, pie, fudge, and many other bakery products. I stood in front of the glass shelf for a while before pointing at the “Rich Butter Raspberry cake”. I asked for the house recommendation for a drink. They gave me a few names and I ended up with the “Blueberry Yoghurt”. My friend went for a “Palm fruit cake” and “Banana Smoothie”. I realized later when the items arrived at our table that each of us had ordered the items of a similar color tone and probably, the taste. Yes, a perfect match for each of us! My piece of cake and the blueberry yoghurt turned out surprisingly good. The butter, so rich, as rich as it could be. The raspberry frosting on top has that smooth sweet & sour taste. The blueberry yoghurt is not too sweet and my friend also liked what she ordered very much. There were actually quite a lot of “Hmmmm…. &

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Volume 8 issue 7 May 2011

Calendar & Events in Hua Hin May 2011 HOTEL PROMOTIONS

BANYAN GOLF CLUB - GOLF & BBQ DINNER Saturday, 14th May 2011 - Tee time start from 1.00 p.m., followed by a sunset BBQ at Mulligan’s Pub. THB 3,600.golf & BBQ, THB 1,500 inclusive of free flow draft beer only. GOLF & WINE DINNER Saturday, 28th May 2011 Afternoon golf tournament. Tee times from 12.30 pm followed by a 5 course wine dinner at The Terrace Restaurant.THB 3,950.- golf & dinner. THB 2,100.- dinner .nd DUSIT THANI RESORT - Surrender to a charming beach escape like no other – Dusit Thani Hua Hin, where day is meant for relaxing and night is for celebrating. Book our Hua Hin Beach Escape Package now to experience ultimate beach holidays. Soak in the sunshine by the beach while spending time with your family and friends to discover one of Thailand’s most famous resorts, where the Gulf of Thailand makes the perfect backdrop for magical dining experiences from sunrise to sunset. The package includes daily buffet breakfast at The Restaurant and complimentary barbecue dinner buffet on Saturdays. Rates starting from THB 4,200++ Terms & Conditions: Minimum 2 nights stay - Not valid in conjunction with any other discount or promotional programme - Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 7% prevailing government taxes - Valid until 31st October 2011 - Supplement surcharge on Saturday. 1349 Petchkasem Road, Cha-am, Petchburi 76120, Thailand. Tel: +66 (0) 3252 0009, Fax; +66 (0) 3252 0296 HILTON - White Lotus - Our award-winning White Lotus Chinese Restaurant invites you to experience the finest Chinese food in the Kingdom while enjoying stunning views over the Gulf of Thailand from its 17th floor location. All-YouCan-Eat Dim Sum Indulge yourself with a delectable Chinese meal every Saturday, Sunday and on Public Holidays from our comprehensive menu of authentic Dim Sum delicacies. Look out for regular new additions to White Lotus’s array of exciting steamed, crispy and wok-fried specialties Price: THB 449 nett per person. Crispy Suckling Pig - Enjoy our speciality crispy suckling pig Hong Kong Style throughout the month of May Price: THB1,880 nett serving four people Ostrich - Enjoy Ostrich in Chinese cuisine throughout the month of May Price THB 650 nett per dish Lotus SkyBar - Signature cocktail - Our bar tenders have created some mouth watering cocktails to quench your thirst. Live DJ playing from 7.00pm - 11.00pm - Sunday roof top chill out lounge Enjoy a taste of Thailand with our Siam sunray and spring roll combo for only THB 200 nett per set. Live DJ playing up tempo funky beats from 7.00pm - 11.00pm Chay Had - The Chay Had Restaurant offers guests sensational ocean-front dining. Enjoy the following special offers throughout May: Theme Dinners: Monday – Barbeque International buffet by the beach Price: THB 850 nett per adult Price: THB 450 nett per child 6 – 11 years. Wednesday – Wine Dinner Five course set dinner with a glass of wine perfectly matched with each course Price: THB 1,550 nett per person Friday – Seafood and Meat Sunset Grill Salad and dessert with all seafood and meat charged per 100 grams (create your own menu) Price: THB 350 nett per person . Lunch Combos: A taste of Italy Order either a Spaghetti Bolognaise or meat lovers pizza between 12.00pm – 2.00pm and receive a free soft drink for only THB 250 nett per set Or with a Chang draught beer for only THB 300 nett per set Thai Sala for your next dinner experience - Our three sala’s located in the beach garden – Earth, Wind & Fire are available for any intimate dining experience. For bookings please contact our F&B office on Ext: 8942 The Market - Theme Dinners: Tuesday’s - Experience a six course Japanese fusion set menu or order from our á la cart Japanese menu Price: THB 850 nett per person. Wednesday’s and Friday’s All-you-can-eat pizza, pasta and salad buffet Price: THB 500 nett per adult Price: THB 300 nett per child 6 – 11 years . Thursday’s and Sunday’s - Taste of Siam Thai Buffet Price: THB 550 nett per adult - Price: THB 300 (Child) Saturday’s – International Barbeque buffet - Enjoy our live band with a unique terrace experience Price: THB 850 nett per adult - Price: THB 450 nett per child 6 – 11 years Wine Cellar – open daily from 12:00pm – 10:00pm - Visit our wine cellar and you will be surprise how reasonable priced our wines are for takeaway. Catch our daily wine tasting from 5:00pm – 6:00pm World News Coffee - Experience the wonderful taste of coffee with these special offers: Coconut Latte Espresso with coconut milk and steamed milk - Caramel Frappucino

Refresh yourself with an iced caramel sauce THB 100. Peach Melba Delight - A signature of the house, one scoop of vanilla ice cream, orange juice, strawberry sauce and sliced peaches THB 150 nett per person Milestones - New Signature Cocktails - Try one of our 12 new signature cocktails carefully created for your enjoyment. MV4 quartet - Enjoy our vibrant Filipino band – MV4 playing from 9:00pm until late daily except for Tuesday’s. Cocktails on Wheels - Open daily from 6:00pm – 9.00pm ensuring that you are hydrated in the evening. Cocktails are available for your enjoyment either in the Lobby or for takeaway. Price: THB 100 nett per glass “Ketal One Vodka” Cocktail Experience one of the best vodkas from Holland throughout the month of May. Hua Hin Brewing Company - Five spiced Australian sirloin Fajita: 1 - 15 May Five spices rubbed Australian sirloin steak on sautéed onions and bell peppers served with flour tortilla and Mexican salsa. Price: THB 480 nett per person. Beer batter fried barracuda fillet : 16 – 31 May Crunchy beer batter fried barracuda fillet served with thick chips, tarter sauce and mixed salad. Price: THB 320 nett per person. Acoustic music - Enjoy a live acoustic guitarist playing daily from 6.30pm – 9.30pm (except on Sunday’s). Beer House - Weekend Coyote madness - Every Friday & Saturday - Let’s get down and naughty because it’s the weekend and the girls are ready to party. The home of F1 - 8 May Turkey, 22 May Spain, 29 May Monaco SOS – Tug Boat Bar - Catch live sports on the massive outdoor screen – FA CUP Final, French Open and all F1 races Singha Draught beer THB 80 nett - Standard Spirits Cocktails and local beers THB 100 nett Daily 6-12 pm SOFITEL - Dine in Style by Sofitel - High Tea in Colonial Elegance - @ The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner located in the original hotel lobby retains the ambiance of a bygone era dating back to 1923. Featuring High Tea & Chocolate Buffet, a luxurious treat to be savoured! Every day, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. - High Tea Buffet – Baht 510 net. Every Saturday & Sunday, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. High Tea combined with Chocolate Buffet – Baht 690 net - With a glass of Prosecco – Baht 1,100 net. Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th April, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. - Easter Chocolate High Tea Buffet including an array of Easter delicacies – Baht 690 net. With a glass of Prosecco – Baht 1,100 net Tempura Temptation - From 2nd – 15th May, Hagi Japanese Restaurant presents Tempura promotion. Tempura cooking was originally introduced in Japan by the Portuguese in the 16th century. The Japanese made Tempura their own and in the year 2011 it is one of the most famous and beloved cooking methods worldwide. Open for dinner from 7 p.m. – 10.30 p.m. daily. Tapas & Sangria - Discover the finest Mediterranean finger food combined with white and red Sangria. Enjoy a wide variety of vegetable, beef, chicken Tapas and much more while bumping into Latin tunes and sipping some frozen Margaritas. Meet at Palm Seafood Pavilion every Tuesday and Sundays, from 7 p.m. until 10.30 p.m. from 16th May onwards. Noodles of Siam - From 9th – 23rd May, indulge yourself with our delicious monthly Thai noodle promotion. Let our culinary Thai chefs introduce you the art of Thai noodles at the Salathai Restaurant. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn and experience more about authentic Thai cuisine. Every Monday – Mediterranean Delights - @ Rajapruek Lounge - Embark on a culinary journey across the Mediterranean and discover the taste of Southern France, Spain, Italy and North Africa. The buffet features an array of tasty treats from sun-blessed countries of the Mediterranean. Baht 999++ Every Tuesday – A Taste of Pacific Rim - @ Rajapruek Lounge - Join us for an exquisite buffet of deliciously tropical cuisine from the Pacific Rim. An exciting mix of flavours and cultures… It’s a little Vietnamese with a touch of Thai. It’s a hint of Hawaiian and a dash of French. Simply irresistible! Baht 999++ Every Wednesday – Hua Hin Night Market - @ Salathai Restaurant - Discover a memorable alfresco dining experience at the Hua Hin Night Market Buffet. Enjoy the exquisite dishes from four regions, traditional music and dance in an elegant poolside setting. Baht 999++ Every Thursday – Tokyo Night - @ Hagi Japanese Restaurant - Experience the delights of Japanese cuisine with the only Japanese buffet in town featuring all the favourite classic dishes. If you haven’t discovered Hagi yet, the time has never been better! Baht 1,299++ Every Friday – Barbecue by the Beach - @ Palm Terrace Enjoy a romantic evening dining under the stars at our Barbecue by the Beach. The delicious buffet selection includes tempting

appetizers, crisp salads, premium quality meats, fresh fish and seafood. Baht 1,200++ Every Saturday – Café de Paris - @ Rajapruek Lounge. - Don’t miss our “Talk of the Town” French themed buffet dinner. A true dining pleasure! Baht 1,500++ - Reservations: 0 3251 2021 to 38 SHERATON - THE SHERATON HUA HIN RESORT & SPA PRESENTS THE “THE FINAL TOUCH” AT THE SUNDARA LOUNGE - The Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the arrival of our new Filipino band, “The Final Touch”, at the Sundara Lounge. Enjoy your time with us with a variety of tapas menus, light snacks, and wonderful cocktails at our private lounge. Allow yourself to relax as you listen to the soothing sound of instrumental music in a tranquil atmosphere while still livening up your evening with duo performances by Mr. Dannie Bayron Rojas and Ms. Sherlita Solis Amparo. Experience the fantastic sounds of the band every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night starting from Thursday 30th March at 6:00 pm. – 10:00 pm. Sundara Lounge, the stylish Lobby Lounge, is the perfect place to meet. Located in the lobby area, the lounge offers light snacks, refreshing cocktails and soothing sounds. Sundara Lounge opens daily from 7.00 am -12.00 am. Putahracsa Hua Hin. - Oceanside Beachclub & Restaurant - Happy Hours - Make your way down to the trendiest chill out venue in the heart of Hua Hin, where great music and inventive beverage creations await. Sit back, relax and sip your favorite cocktail while enjoying the cool sea breeze, an ideal end to a perfect day. Enjoy Buy 1 Get 1 Free on all drinks everyday from 5.30pm-7.00pm Sunday BBQ Session by the sea. - Every Sunday, from 11.30am – 3.00pm - At Oceanside Beachclub & Restaurant THB 750 nett per person including unlimited Thai iced tea and herbal drinks - THB 950 nett per person including a bottle of wine for two. Reservation: 032 531470 www.putahracsa.com, www.oceansidebeachclub.com S´MOR RESORT - Visit the Smor Spa – Resort and Restaurant Club on Kao Takiab Coast for comprehensive health massages and steam baths – Massage Packages and a culinary delight of Lunch and Dinner menues on the beach side. An international and Thai food delicacy menue awaits you. Dine romantically with candlelight in the evening.

SPA PROMOTIONS

THE BARAI - “PURE WATER” SPA PACKAGE

AT THE BARAI - To enhance the bliss of Thai New Year celebrations, known as the Water festival, THE BARAI invites you to pamper yourself and your loved one to beat the summer heat with the “Pure Water” spa programme designed to cool your body, mind and spirit for just Baht 6,500++ per couple from now until May 31, 2011. Your experience includes the following: • A 60-minute Tanaka and White clay full body scrub along with a relaxing and revitalising hydrotherapy massage under a Vichy Shower, which provides a pressure point massage all over your body to leave your skin soft, smooth and revitalised. • A 60-minute Water Element Aromatherapy Massage to relax your body, soothe your mind and calm your spirit. • A hot Pandan leaf tea served after your treatment in the treatment room. Take a journey to relaxation, health and well-being with Pure Water package at THE BARAI. For reservations and further information, please contact THE BARAI on Hotline Tel: +66 2254 6200 or +66 3251 1234 or email thebarai.hrhuahin@hyatt.com www.thebarai.com HILTON SPA - The Spa - Breathe. You are now a million miles from the nine – to – five. The pure fresh air and tranquil surroundings that fill your senses also serve to clear your mind and allow your inner self to relax and rejuvenate. With a tantalizing array of treatments and therapies, it is our pleasure to invite you to enter a world of peace and shed your tired and weary self in favour of an invigorate mind, body and spirit. Open every day from 10.00am – 21.00pm A treatment package especially for you. Renewal Ritual 2.30hrs - THB 3,300 / person, THB 5,750++/ couple Floral Bath - Aromatic Massage - Renewal Facial by Guinot. Special offering for couple every Tuesday. Get 20% discount off a’ la carte treatments. Daily Promotion; Monday- Buy 90 minutes of Body massage, will receive a complimentary Mini facial 30 minutes. Tuesday - Special for couple Get 20% discount off a la carte treatments. Wednesday Special THB750++ of 30 minute Back massage. (Regular price THB.1,500++) Thursday THB 800++ of 30 minutes body scrub of your choice: Sea Salt - Herbal Bath

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Calendar..more from on page 37... or Coffee scrub. – Friday Special price of Aromatic massage between 10.00-13.00 hrs THB1.350++ / hour -(Regular price THB.2.000++) Saturday - Receive a complimentary Foot Relaxing 30 minutes for a minimum 60 minutes of Facial treatment by Guinot – Sunday - Receive THB.300 discount off 90 minutes Aromatic Massage on your choice: Well Being - Hot Stone Massage or Equilibrium Therapy. As space is limited, please make reservations call 032 538 999 ext.7 PUTAHRACSA SPA - DaySpa by Putahracsa - May Special, select your favorite skin polish and receive 50% off on your choice of massage. Floral Skin Smooth / Herbal Skin Radiant / Fruity Skin Fresh @ THB 1,495 nett (45 mins) Valid now until 31 May 2011 - Please contact 032 531470 for booking. SPA CENVAREE at THE SOFITEL - Seven Miracle Grains at SPA Cenvaree - SPA Cenvaree of Sofitel Centara Grand Resort & Villas Hua Hin presents the Seven Miracle Grains treatment. Full of wholesome goodness and irresistible flavor, we will bring you a fusion of seven beneficial cereal ingredients; Wheat Germ, Barley, Cornmeal, Soybeans, Oatmeals, Millet and Red Rice delivering you a youthful skin and inner tranquility. Rich in vitamin B and E, the recipes is known as the greatest hydrating agent for the skin particularly during season change. The treatment allows 2.5 hours including smoothing wheat germ and sesame foot scrub, organic seven-grain body exfoliation, nourishing sesame pouch face massage and your choice between Royal Thai massage and Aromatherapy massage. Price is Baht 2,379++ For more, contact Tel. 0 3251 2021 to 38, E-mail: spacenvareeschh@chr. co.th, www.spacenvaree.com SUKKASART HEALTH INSTITUTE - April 27th, Sukkasart will organise additional class for Reiki I with English and Thai Reiki Master, wish to come and join us please call 032 442 820 Dr. Buathon

RESTAURANTS La Grappa - Chicky Net is hosting another meet and greet on May 2. event in the paper? All Hua Hin ladies are invited to the Ladies Luncheon on May 2nd at La Grappa (20/5 Poolsuk Rd, Hua Hin), where the Italian chef, Andreas Bonifacio, provides a delicious lunch for a set price of 500THB. The meet & greet starts at 12:30. More details can be found on www.chickynet. com, the social network for women living in Thailand. Chicky Net - The social network for women in Thailand. web: www. chickynet.com - email: info@chickynet.com La Grappa welcomes Chicky Net as well as other guests, everyday for lunch and Dinner Italian Style. We are located behind the City Beach Hotel in Poolsuk road. The Editors recommend this month : Soi 112 - Mr. Mon – European and Thai Food – Good value food for money Restaurant Soi 112 – Thai Food – Good quality Food. Separate Salas to sit. Soi 94 - Naresh - Indian Nepalese Food – Excellent value for money – good taste Bella Mia – Italian Food – Best Pizza and Pasta in town at fair prices Soi 90 – Terrace 90 – International – Mexican and Thai Food – Great Kitchen, Good Food. Soi 56 – New Nop & Nice Restaurant – Thai and European Food –big portions, good taste, friendly Klong Road – left side over pink bridge – Krua Araya – Thai Curries Curries Curries from North to South

Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin Grand Opening

By Supansa Kraiwaad

ith a 1 billion baht budget, Hua Hin Hospital can provide top-notch services to Thais and foreigners. The Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, the parent organization for all the “Bangkok Hospitals”, has recently manifested its medical treatment and services par excellence by officially opening the Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin, its first network in the western part of Thailand. Fully operating on 6 April 2011, the Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin provides modern and high-tech medical equipment and 60 beds in total for Thai and foreign patients. Built with 1 billion baht budget, it has an impressive management team, professional specialists, nursing staff and doctors. Boasting clinics in general medicine, Children’s Clinic, Women’s Care Clinic, General Surgery and some surgical specialty areas such as Orthopedic maybe the biggest medical hub of Asia. Surgery, Urology and other specialty areas, it will soon become According to the Chairman of the Executive and Managing the pitch perfect private hospital of Western Thailand and Director Board of the Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Dr. Prasert Prasatthong O-Sot, the Bangkok Hospital and all its networks are determined in fulfilling its mission on taking care of health and life of all patients, regardless of their nationality and language. That’s why the hospital and its affiliates are continuously improving quality on medical treatment to the world-class level. The Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin is an example of an excellent medical institution that can accommodate up to 500 patients daily with effective medical equipment and services of international standard. Prof. Emeritus Dr. Som-art Wongkhomthong, the Director of the Bangkok Hua Hin Hospital, said that it was the 19th hospital and the medical public organization of the Bangkok Hospital chain. Its construction began on 11 November 2009 on a 14Rai plot. On 1 November 2010, the Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin provided treatment services on general medicine, medical emergency, accident treatment and patient transfer to its Bangkok-based network via ICU Mobile and Sky ICU. Since 6 April 2011, it has been functioning in the name of the Bangkok Singkhon Checkpoint Hua Hin Hospital. ..more from on page 8... Designed in a 5-floor building with 60 rooms for in-house At present, the newly elected government of Myanmar does patients, the Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin has treatment rooms not have any foreign affairs, interior and defense ministers, for outpatients and patients of accident or emergency cases on thus making coordination with the country practically the 1st floor. Operating rooms and ICUs are on the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor belongs to the laboratory of molecular biology, impossible. However, Thai authorities can liaise with a the administration, the executive and training departments. The provincial governor of Marid in Myanmar. 4th and 5th floors has rooms of in-house patients while the roof It was reported that Myanmar was paving a new 150-km deck is used to park a helicopter that sends patients of serious road from Marid to Prachuab Khirikhan. This project is due cases for further treatment in Bangkok. to complete in this year before the Singkhon checkpoint is “Today the hospital is available 24 hours a day for both diagnosis, treatment and follow-up by specialists in all fields, namely officially open. physicians, obstetrician, medical rehabilitation doctors, dentists Myanmar’s Marid is the coastal area adjacent to Ranong and so on. It also has complete medical facilities, specialized in Thailand. It boasts beautiful islands and marine habitats, treatment services such as the outpatient treatment service especially fish, grouper fish, lobster, blue crab and so on department, the dental department, the surgery department, which can be sent into Thailand through the Singkhon the artificial kidney department, the rehabilitation department, the intensive care unit (ICU), the neonatal department and the checkpoint, instead of Ranong, once it is open. health promotion department among others, along with nursing In addition, Myanmar is allowing Thai business owners to and medical personnel with high experience as well as medical invest on tourism, hotels, guesthouses and travel agency. technology equivalent to its Bangkok-based network. The Now, Thai people are investing 500 million baht to Mobile ICU, equipped with emergency life-saving machines construct accommodations and casinos there. Mr. Weera and controlled by the GPS, is able to locate a patient effectively, Sriwattanatrakul, the Prochuab Khirikhan Governor, is while the Sky ICU can transfer the patient to Bangkok quickly going to visit Rangoon and Marid with Thai officials and safely,” said Dr. Som-art. and businesspeople to seek possibility on investment in The above-mentioned proves the Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin’s the Myanmar border upon the opening of the Singkhon capacity in providing excellent medical services for Thais and checkpoint. foreigners alike because taking care of all patients as if they were family members is another important step towards international If things go as planned, the opening of the Singkhon standard on medical development apart from modern medical checkpoint will bring about ultimate benefit on economics to equipment, the Director of the Bangkok Hua Hin Hospital. Thailand, particularly import of marine animals, agricultural products, and timber as well as daily goods to Myanmar apart For more information on the Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin, please contact its Call Center at 1719 or visit the website: www. from bilateral tourism cooperation. bangkokhospital.com/huahin.

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Volume 2 issue 9 May 2011

Volume 2 Issue 9 May 2011

SONGKRAN IN CHA-AM

his year, Songkran, again, was a very watery festival to much of the delight of tourists and residents of CHA AM. Songkran Festival is the traditional Thai New Year celebrated on April 13th. Families and friends gather to celebrate by visiting temples, sprinkling water on Buddha images in reverence, and sprinkling water on each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands as an act of wishing good luck. In recent years, the tradition of sprinkling water has been interpreted by youngsters as a great excuse for a water fight, and it is not uncommon to have buckets and containers of water thrown at you by teams of merry makers in the backs of trucks as you make your way down the street - particularly in major tourist areas like Cha Am and Hua Hin. Even the Police is not spared of a good wash up.

Cha Am to have a Sea Port

Thai Government reveal plans for Cha Am T he Ministry of Tourism & Sport is preparing for a budget to build up a port at Saphan Hin in Cha-Am, according to the Royal Coast development plan. The new port will link the tourist destinations of the Gulf of Siam. The meeting was held on April 21 2011 and the budget approved for the fiscal year 2012. The new port is expected to persuade more tourists from the east coast to travel to Cha-Am and Hua Hin. A high speed Catamaran will connect Cha Am with Pattaya on the other side of the Gulf and in future other ports and Bangkok. In order to facilitate Tourist Cruise ships to visit Cha Am, facilities have to be provided for the ships to come closer to shore as the Gulf coast is rather shallow. Efforts to exploit the Cha Am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hua Hin coast and make these top tourist destinations more popular and easier accessible, will also require investment from private sectors. HHT receive news about large projects just North of Cha Am whilst rumors and plans for a deep sea harbour close to Hua Hin cursor. Cha Am tourism has increased importantly in the last two years as the Bangkok highway was considerably improved and Hospitality increased their lodging capacities.

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Volume 2 issue 9 May 2011

3rd Kaeng Krachan แก่งกระจานมินมิ าราธอน ครัง้ ที่ 3 Mini Marathon อ�ำ By Malila

he Kaeng Krachan District Office joined hands with the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Petchaburi Office, to organize the 3rd Kaeng Krachan Mini Marathon on 15 May 2011 at the Kaeng Krachan National Park. With the main aim to promote exercising for good health, the 3rd Kaeng Krachan Mini Marathon will strengthen unity among people taking part in the event no matter where they come from. It supports the Petchaburi’s campaign on tourism promotion as well, Mr. Suthiphong Tanbunyasiridet, the District Chief of Kaeng Krachan said. During the competition, participants will enjoy running in the Kaeng Krachan National Park and admire the sweeping and scenic landscape of the Kaeng Krachan Dam and its surroundings at sunrise.

Registration is open until 12 May. The fee varies for individuals (200 baht), students less than 19 years old (100 baht) and seniors 70 years and older can join the event free. All participants will get a T-shirt and a medal when they reach the finish line. Besides, the first winner and the other four runners up will be awarded a trophy, added Mr. Suthiphong. “All participants have to arrive at the starting point no later than 5.45 am. The event starts at 6 am. There will be have, volunteers and first aid staff to take care of everyone and provide drinking water every 2 kilometers.”

More information on the 3rd Kaeng Krachan Mini Marathon can be obtained at the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Petchaburi Office, at tel. 032 780 336 and fax No. 032 780 336 or the head office of the Kaeng The competition is divided into 2 categories: Krachan National Park at tel. 032 459 118 or 032 459 330 from Monday to Friday at • 14-70 year old males and working hours. • 15-50 year old females.

เภอแก่งกระจาน จับมือการท่องเทีย่ วและกีฬา จ.เพชรบุรี จัดการแข่งขันวิง่ แก่งกระจานมินมิ าราธอน ครัง้ ที่ 3 ในวันอาทิตย์ที่ 15 พฤษภาคมนี้ ผูเ้ ข้าร่วมแข่งขันจะได้สมั ผัสกับธรรมชาติทสี่ วยงามของ อ.แก่งกระจาน ตลอดสองข้างทาง นายสุทธิพงษ์ ตันบุญยศิรเิ ดช นายอ�ำเภอแก่งกระจาน เปิดเผยว่า จังหวัดเพชรบุรี ร่วมกับอ�ำเภอแก่งกระจาน และส�ำนักงานการท่อง เทีย่ วและกีฬาจังหวัดเพชรบุรี ก�ำหนดจัดการแข่งขันวิง่ แก่งกระจานมินมิ าราธอน ครัง้ ที่ 3 ประจ�ำปี 2554 ในวันอาทิตย์ที่ 15 พฤษภาคม ณ บริเวณทีท่ ำ� การอุทยานแห่งชาติแก่งกระจาน โดยมีวตั ถุประสงค์เพือ่ ส่งเสริมสนับสนุนให้เยาวชน ประชาชนในจังหวัดรักการออก ก�ำลังกาย เป็นสือ่ ในการสร้างความเข้มแข็งให้แก่ชมุ ชนและสังคม ตลอดจนให้กจิ กรรมกีฬาเป็นส่วนหนึง่ ของการสนับสนุนการท่องเทีย่ ว ของจังหวัดเพชรบุรี การแข่งขันดังกล่าวได้แบ่งออกเป็นรุน่ ชาย (M) อายุตงั้ แต่ 14-70 ปีขนึ้ ไป และรุน่ หญิง (F) อายุตงั้ แต่ 15-50 ปีขนึ้ ไป โดยก�ำหนดเปิดรับ สมัครตัง้ แต่วนั นีถ้ งึ วันที่ 12 พฤษภาคม ผูส้ มัครเข้าร่วมการแข่งขันจะได้ รับเสือ้ ทีร่ ะลึก 1 ตัว และเหรียญเมือ่ เข้าเส้นชัย พร้อมถ้วยรางวัลอันดับ 1-5 ทุกรุน่ ผูส้ มัครวิง่ ทัง้ 2 ประเภท จะเสียค่าสมัคร 200 บาท นักเรียน นักศึกษา อายุไม่เกิน 19 ปี ค่าสมัคร 100 บาท และอายุ 70 ปีขนึ้ ไปไม่เสียค่าสมัครแต่อย่างใด “ในวันแข่งขันผูส้ มัครจะต้องมาพร้อมกันทีจ่ ดุ สตาร์ทในเวลา 04.00-05.45 น.จากนัน้ เวลา 06.00 น.จะปล่อยตัวผูเ้ ข้าร่วมแข่งขันวิง่ ไปตามเส้นทางอุทยานฯ ตลอดสองข้างทางผูเ้ ข้าร่วมแข่งขันจะได้สมั ผัส กับธรรมชาติอนั บริสทุ ธิ์ เงียบ สงบ ชมวิถชี วี ติ ชุมชน ชมทัศนียภาพที่ สวยงามของเขือ่ นแก่งกระจาน โดยมีเจ้าหน้าทีต่ ำ� รวจ อปพร. และเจ้า หน้าทีโ่ รงพยาบาล ก�ำกับดูแลตลอดเส้นทางพร้อมบริการน�ำ้ ดืม่ ทุก 2.5 กม ผูส้ นใจสมัครเข้าร่วมแข่งขันวิง่ แก่งกระจานมินมิ าราธอน ครัง้ ที่ 3 ประจ�ำปี 2554 สามารถติดต่อสอบถามได้ทสี่ ำ� นักงานการท่องเทีย่ วและ กีฬาจังหวัดเพชรบุรี หมายเลขโทรศัพท์ 032-780336 Fax 032780336 และทีว่ า่ การอ�ำเภอแก่งกระจาน หมายเลขโทรศัพท์ 032459118 Fax 032-459118 หรือ 032-459330 ในวันเวลาราชการ” นายสุทธิพงษ์กล่าว

Many Tourists Expected

to visit the Sea Ooze Festival

in Baan Laem - Petchaburi

By Malila

e 2nd Sea Ooze Festival will take place at the Baan Laem Municipal Office, Petchaburi, from the 6th to 8th of May 2011 with many fun activities. More information on the event were announced by the Petchaburi Governor Mr. Chai Panitpornpan at a press conference at the Baan Laem Municipal Office on 21 April. Baan Laem is a coastal plain on the Gulf of Thailand . Stretching 32 kilometers from Baang Tabun to Laem Phak Bia sub-districts in Petchaburi Province. It serves as one of the most important seafood resources of Petchaburi thanks to the biggest salt farm and many mussel and cockle farms. The area is also famous for its coastal eco-tourism. To boost the tourism capacity of Baan Laem systematically, the 2nd Sea Ooze Festival is held in close cooperation with the Baan Laem Municipal Office, the Baan Laem District Office, the Local Administration Office, private organizations as well as the civil society. This year’s highlights include exhibits in governmental and local administrative offices, photo displays, a cockle picking race, Sea Ooze boxing at the Thab Thim Thong restaurant, a race of salt-farm rollers, performances of students from local schools

in Baan Laem and a beauty contest of little miss Baan Laem. There are concerts of famous singers, such as Nam Wan and Piyathida, together with a comedy show from Dee Super Don. Visitors can buy OTOP goods at the event, too. During the festival, there will be a tram to the Wat Khao Takrao Buddhist monastery, Wat Nai Klang, which is famous

for its teakwood sermon hall of King Taksin, Wat Ton Son and the mangrove forest. More information on the 2nd Sea Ooze Festival in Baan Laem can be obtained at the Baan Laem District Office at tel. 032 481 168 or the Baan Laem Municipality at tel. 032 772 095-7 from Monday to Friday during office hours.

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เชิญชวนท่องเทีย่ ว เปิดโลกทะเลโคลน

เภอบ้านแหลม จ.เพชรบุรี จัดงาน “เปิดโลกทะเลโคลน” อ�ำเภอบ้านแหลม ครัง้ ที่ 2 อย่างยิง่ ใหญ่ พบกิจกรรม มากมายภายในงาน เมือ่ เวลา 11.00 น.วันที่ 21 เมษายน นายชาย พานิชพรพันธุ์ ผูว้ า่ ราชการจังหวัดเพชรบุรี เป็นประธานเปิดการแถลง ข่าวการจัดงาน “เปิดโลกทะเลโคลน” อ�ำเภอบ้านแหลม ครัง้ ที่ 2 ประจ�ำปี 2554 ทีก่ ำ� หนดจัดขึน้ ในระหว่างวันที่ 6-8 พฤษภาคม ณ บริเวณหน้าส�ำนักงานเทศบาลต�ำบลบ้านแหลม โดยมี นายไพบูลย์ ยิม้ แย้ม นายอ�ำเภอบ้านแหลม นาย นายวรรธน เติมวรรธนภัทร์ รอง นายกเทศมนตรีตำ� บลบ้านแหลม นายอ�ำนาจ กรมมา วัฒนธรรม จังหวัดเพชรบุรี ร่วมแถลงข่าว ณ ห้องประชุมส�ำนักงานเทศบาล ต�ำบลบ้านแหลม อ.บ้านแหลม จ.เพชรบุรี นายชายกล่าวว่า อ�ำเภอ บ้านแหลม มีภมู ปิ ระเทศเป็นทีร่ าบลุม่ ติดชายฝัง่ ทะเลด้านอ่าวไทย ทอดยาวจาก ต.บางตะบูน ถึง ต.แหลมผักเบีย้ ระยะทางยาว 32 กิโลเมตร ซึง่ เป็นคลังอาหารทะเลทีส่ ำ� คัญของจังหวัดเพชรบุรี และเป็น แหล่งเพาะเลีย้ งหอยแครง หอยแมลงภู่ ตลอดจนเป็นแหล่งท่องเทีย่ วเชิงอนุรกั ษ์รมิ ฝัง่ ทะเล และแหล่งนาเกลือทีใ่ หญ่ทสี่ ดุ ของ ประเทศไทย เพือ่ เพิม่ ศักยภาพดังกล่าวให้ได้รบั การสนับสนุนอย่างถูกต้องและเป็นระบบ จังหวัดเพชรบุรี ได้รว่ มกับอ�ำเภอบ้านแหลม เทศบาลต�ำบลบ้านแหลม องค์กรปกครองส่วนท้องถิน่ ก�ำนัน ผูใ้ หญ่บา้ น รัฐวิสาหกิจ องค์กรเอกชน และองค์กรภาคประชาชน ก�ำหนดจัด งานดังกล่าวขึน้ เพือ่ เป็นการประชาสัมพันธ์และส่งเสริมการท่องเทีย่ วของอ�ำเภอบ้านแหลมให้เป็นทีร่ จู้ กั แพร่หลายแก่นกั ท่องเทีย่ ว และเปิด อ�ำเภอบ้านแหลมให้เป็นแหล่งท่องเทีย่ วอีกแห่งหนึง่ ของจังหวัด ตลอดจนเป็นการส่งเสริมรายได้ของประชาชนและกระตุน้ เศรษฐกิจใน พืน้ ทีเ่ พิม่ มากขึน้ นายไพบูลย์กล่าวเสริมว่า กิจกรรมภายในงานมีการประกวดจัดนิทรรศการของหน่วยงานราชการและองค์การปกครอง ส่วนท้องถิน่ การจัดแสดงภาพถ่าย แหล่งท่องเทีย่ ว ประวัตคิ วามเป็นมาของอ�ำเภอบ้านแหลม การแข่งขันถีบกระดานเก็บหอยแครง การ แข่งขันมวยทะเลโคลนทีบ่ ริเวณร้านอาหารทับทิมทอง การแข่งขันรถบดนาเกลือ การแข่งขันแบกเกลือ การแข่งขันกินหอยแครง การแสดง ของนักเรียนจากโรงเรียนต่างๆ ในอ�ำเภอบ้านแหม การประกวดหนูนอ้ ยบ้านแหลม การแสดงของนักร้องชือ่ ดังเช่น น�ำ้ หวาน ปิยธิดา ตลกดี๋ ซุปเปอร์ดอน การจ�ำหน่ายอาหารทะเล การจ�ำหน่ายสินค้า OTOP คาราวานสินค้า และการออกบูทรถยนต์ รถจักรยานยนต์ยหี่ อ้ ต่าง นอกจากนีภ้ ายในงานยังจัดรถรางบริการนักท่องเทีย่ วนมัสการหลวงพ่อทองวัดเขาตะเครา ชมศาลาการเปรียญไม้สกั ของสมเด็จ พระเจ้าตากสินมหาราชในวัดในกลาง หลวงพ่อสัมฤทธิว์ ดั ต้นสน ชมป่าชายเลนที่ 6(เพชรบุร)ี โครงการพระราชด�ำริฯลฯ ผูท้ สี่ นใจเข้าร่วมงาน “เปิดโลกทะเลโคลน” อ�ำเภอบ้านแหลม ครัง้ ที่ 2 ประจ�ำปี 2554 ในระหว่างวันที่ 6-8 พฤษภาคม ณ บริเวณหน้า ส�ำนักงานเทศบาล สามารถติดต่อสอบถามเพิม่ เติมได้ทที่ วี่ า่ การอ�ำเภอบ้านแหลม หมายเลขโทรศัพท์ 032-481168 และทีส่ ำ� นักงาน เทศบาลต�ำบลบ้านแหลม หมายเลขโทรศัพท์ 032-772095-7 ได้ในวันเวลาราชการ

New Chairman for Hua Hin - Cha-Am Tourism Business Assoc D

r. Rungrot Sileungsawad has recently won an unanimous vote for the position of a new chairman of the Hua Hin-Cha-Am Toursim Business Association. The selection of the new chairman took place in the end of March at the general annual meeting for the Association because the two-year term for Mr. Manu Tharnpipitchai, the former chairman, already finished. Having learned that Dr. Rungrot is the new chairman, Mr. Manu told him about his 3 principles for social work: dedication, giving and patience since the chairman of the Hua Hin-ChaAm Tourism Business Association has to work hard under pressure. Sometimes, he may need to pay for a meeting and travel at his own expense. “Those who follow these golden guidelines will be blessed,” guaranteed Mr. Manu as he said that, throughout his chairman term, his contribution

By Chamnan Puengjoh

greatly accounted for the prosperity of the Association. The new chairman, accepting that the job will be a tough one, talked about settling down at the office of the Association at the Hua Hin Grand Hotel. Since there are only 60 members registered, the sub-committee has to encourage more hotel, guesthouse and condominium entrepreneurs to become new members so that capacity of the private sectors on tourism business is enhanced. Dr. Rungrot added that networking was also crucial as it help much on coordination with local governmental organizations to provincial offices and the government. So, during his two-year term of chairmanship, networking should be laid out for the next 5 or 10 years, not only throughout the time he is taking the post. This is because people from all walks of life involved in tourism business can reap its benefit. If mobilization is carried out

under cooperation between the Association and local people, all tourism entrepreneurs can earn more. According to the new chairman of the Hua HinCha-Am Toursim Business Association, both Hua Hin and Cha-Am boast many ecological, archeological and cultural sites apart from unique lifestyle and tradition of the local people. This is a good selling point for foreign visitors, especially the European and the Scandinavian who admire diverse culture. Moreover, the two cities have 10 golf courses altogether which need to be used more by golf enthusiasts. The former Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin, Dr. Rungrot Sileungsawad is now a general manager for the Hua Hin Grand Hotel and a special lecturer at the Suan Dusit Rajabhat University (Hua Hin Campus). He is also a senior advisor for many institutions.

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Volume 2 issue 9 May 2011

Insight English Summer Camp

sight English has been providing English lessons to nine local government schools in Cha-am in this April with finacial support from “The Independent Living Foundation” www.ilthailand.vpweb.nl Insight English hosted a summer camp for twenty-seven of the children from these schools, aged eight to ten years old. The children who were chosen to attend the camp were selected because of their keen enthusiasm to learn English and their good participation during their lessons. The camp lasted a total of three days and all activities provided were intended to be educational in some way. Therefore, we had a variety of games which developed English, critical thinking and team building skills. The children arrived at midday on Monday and once unpacked, the first activity began immediately! We began by playing a number of rather daft introduction games in order to encourage the children to feel more comfortable amongst one another and allow us to see their English ability. Once introductions were over, we set the children their first team building task. In teams of four, they had to build a parachute to prevent an egg from breaking when

dropped from a three metre height, using only the materials provided which were: eight straws, a plastic bag and two sheets of newspaper. Looks of stern concentration were seen around the room as they tried to create the best parachute possible; however, in the end, only one team was successful. More games followed before dinner and then the children spent the evening watching a film to help them relax before they all went off to bed. Day two began with a treasure hunt to develop the children’s English ability. For the first twenty minutes of the day, we practised vocabulary such as: beach, bridge, and swimming pool and then the children were sent off with a number of clues including these vocabularies to test how much they remembered. After a good thirty minutes, the first team frantically searched the classroom before finding the treasure, chocolate coins! all of which the children thoroughly enjoyed. After lunch, Before lunch we played a few more activities including; English lessons began with a chorus of moans from the three legged races, water polo and egg and spoon races, children, however, after ten minutes they were all enjoying themselves once again and worked on different topics such as: daily routines, foods, and body parts. The latter allowed the English teachers to teach the children a song, ‘Head, shoulders, knees and toes’ which was instantly a hit and in the children’s heads for the rest of the day. Day three began with more English lessons before a very heated and competitive sand castle competition. There were temples, mountains and castles all created from sand and in the end we had to decide upon three joint winners due to the high standard of creations. This concluded the camp and made it seem as if the last three days had flown by. Insight English intends to run more charitable events and your help and donations are always very welcome and wanted. For more information please visit www. insightenglish-huahin.com

Cha-Am Today Language Corner

elcome to the latest edition of Language Corner, the easy to understand guide to speaking conversational Thai. Words are the mirrors of human mind. Words give shape to our feelings, covey your emotions, and express our thoughts. In this edition, we are going to learn those words that describe our feelings.

Rôn

Hot

Nǎao

Cold

Hǐo

Hungry

Ìm

Full

Chop

Gliat

Hate

Nùai

Tired

Râa-reung

Lively

Groat

Angry

Jai-yen

Calm

Happy

Sǐa-jai

Sad

Aai

Shy

Mân-jai

Confident

Lonely

Sa-nuk

Fun

Lazy

Gra-tuu-ruu-rôn

Entusiastic

Mee kwaam-suk

Ngǎo

Kêe-giat

To use these word: please look at the following examples: Pǒm rôn maak. I am very hot. Chǎn gliat ngoo maak. I really hate snakes. Pǒm mee kwaam-suk maak. I am very happy. Wan-nêe chǎn kêe-giat bpai tam ngaan. I am lazy to go to work today. Káo doo ngǎo. She looks lonely. Vocabulary: Maak Very Ngoo Snake Wan-nêe Today Bpai To go Tam ngaan To work Doo To look Language Corner is brought to you by Insight English Language School. For Thai and English classes, contact 032-470 681 or www.insightenglish-huahin.com For on-line study visit www.insightilife.com For inquiry about Thai, please email parichat.c@insightenglish.com

he Learning Centre now have street level access to their Office and Reception area in the Wongchomsin Building on Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin. Classrooms are still located on the second floor of the building. Besides offering the usual Thai and English language classes, The Learning Centre now offers computer classes. The computer classroom is equipped with new Hewlett-Packard computers with LCD screens and has both XP Pro and Windows 7 operating systems installed. With the new United Kingdom English language test requirement for some UK visas, a new course has been developed to meet this new requirement. The test is only in speaking and listening at a fairly basic level. Further information available at www.learningcentre.co.th

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