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From the Editor Today Thailand’s horrific road accident and fatality rates are the subject of many an ex-pat conversation. These conversations are usually about the bad habits of others without any reflection on our own driving behaviour.

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Foreigners in their home countries never dream of occupying a vehicle without buckling up, never dream of driving home after a few beers or climbing aboard a motor cycle without a helmet. However many behave in these dangerous (and stupid) ways once they arrive in Thailand. They have adopted the mantra; “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em”. When it comes to road safety this principle makes no sense at all!

I remember a few years ago driving down an out of town road and spotting the police some 50 or so metres ahead. I quickly engaged my seat belt but then an eagle-eyed officer at my window gave me a steely gaze and said; “don’t just put on your seat belt when you see the police.”

At that moment I made a decision to follow his good advice. The message was abiding by road rules is not about avoiding penalties but staying alive.

Recent official declarations indicate that Thailand is at last taking the road rules about seat belts and other vehicle safety issues seriously; it seems that there really is a change in air. It may take some time and some proper enforcement before there is a general acceptance by road users, but perhaps that cultural change is coming.

In the meantime I would suggest that rather than to complain, it’s time to take a long hard look at our own driving behaviour. Become a part of change in road safety culture rather than remaining part of the problem.

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New Ferry Services to Connect Sattahip with Koh Chang and Hua Hin

The Royal Passenger Liner Co, the company which operates the Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry service will launch of two new routes, it has been announced.

The new services, which will begin in May, will connect Sattahip with Koh Chang and Hua Hin. The Sattahip-Koh Chang service will operate from the Chuk Samet pier in Sattahip, Chonburi, to the Bang Bao pier on Koh Chang.

The announcement was made by the Marine Department chief Sorasak Saensombat who said Royal Passenger Liner will purchase two new ferries in order to operate the service.

Each ferry will be able to accommodate 350 passengers.

While the Sattahip-Hua Hin service will also run from Chuk Samet pier to the Khao Takiab pier in south Hua Hin.

Also in the pipeline is a new service that will connect Sattahip with either Pranburi or Phetchaburi, although the details of which were unclear.

Voice TV reported that the Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry carried a total of 10,689 passengers in February and March, 6,995 were foreigners, while 3,694 were Thai nationals. Out of the foreigners, 4,472 were from Europe, 1,543 were from China.

There was no information regarding ticket prices for the new service.

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4 Continuing tragedies on Thai roads have resulted in a number of declarations about the enforcement of road rules to apply now that the seven dangerous days of Songkran are over.

Most recent efforts to rein in the carnage stem from a January 2nd crash in which 25 people riding in a truck and van were killed in Chonburi province. The van driver had been driving for days and dozed off at the wheel and the passengers did not die from the initial impact, but because they were trapped inside.

Just prior to Songkran a number of declarations were made to about the enforcement of measures to reduce Thailand’s horrific road toll. The announcements came just a week before hundreds of thousands of commuters hit the roads during Songkran, the Thai New Year holiday.

All vehicle occupants must be buckled up Mini Vans cannot carry more than 13 passengers and will be phased out Riding in the back of pickup trucks is prohibited The permitted blood alcohol threshold lowered for drivers under 20 from 0.05 to 0.02 BAC Many accepted the safety argument, but were also asking what alternatives exist if pickup trucks cannot be used during Songkran. Trains are usually fully booked during the holidays, interprovincial buses are notoriously unsafe, and few working class families can afford flying.

Operators must remove extra seats in the back row so there is an exit aisle of at least 20 centimetres and carry no more than 13 passengers. Vans which are notorious for frequent fatal accidents sometimes blamed on aftermarket modifications. “In an emergency situation, this space helps passengers to exit faster whether through the back or the front doors,” Sanit said.

Contrary to widespread misunderstanding that the measures were issued by the junta, the prohibition on truck-bed riding has been law since 1979, only now the authorities are choosing to enforce it. While the measure is not a matter of controversy, riding in truck beds has been common practice for decades.

Drink Driving

Less than one day after police started enforcing seat belt regulations which includes a ban against pickup trucks carrying passengers in the cab and on the back of the vehicles, the Royal Thai Police Office and the Land Transport Department decided to take a step back by postponing the enforcement of the regulation until after Songkran festival.

“The strict enforcement regarding travelling in the cargo bed of pick-up trucks will return after the festival,” said Lieutenant General Witthaya Prayongpan, assistant commissioner of the Royal Thai Police.

Meanwhile reactions on social media have been rapid and skeptical, asking questions about songthaews, tuk-tuks and transport for employment.

Seat Belts

Thailand’s military government has invoked special executive powers aimed to force vehicle drivers and all their passengers to wear seatbelts.

An horrific crash in January caused 25 fatalities The 13-passenger limit in interprovincial vans was announced in March with a 5,000 THB fine for operators. However, the department chief said authorities are likely to be lenient and may opt to issue fines of 500 THB and give the offenders a warning before the mandatory inspection of passenger vans in June.

Under pressure to rein in the carnage, the Department of Land Transportation said it will move forward a plan to phase out the vans in favor of 20 seat buses, originally slated for 2019, to begin in the middle of this year.

Seat belts are compulsory wherever you sit The new seat belt measure enforces compliance by declaring that car owners who don’t pay fines for failing to have their passengers use seat belts will not be able to register their vehicles for a year.

Mini Van Transport “We want the fewest casualties as possible in vans starting today, so we’re setting step-by-step precautions,” said Sanit Promwong, director general of the Land Transport Department. “We looked at the seating plans in many interprovincial vans and saw that operators like to squeeze four or even five seats into the last row so they can seat 14 or 15 passengers in the whole van.”

Other practical solutions included installing GPS devices in each vehicle, former civilian Transport Minister Chatchart Sitthiphan said. “The signal sent back will tell us how fast these vehicles go and how risky a driver has been driving for 24 hours,” Chatchart said. “The Department of Land Transport has announced all public vans must use such systems.”

Pick-ups As for the government’s move to prohibit people from riding in the back of pickup trucks, Prime Minister General Prayut clarified that this law has already been in use for over 20 years and affirmed it will not be repealed.

Drink-Driving enforcement is also on the radar Lowering the permitted blood alcohol limit in young drivers will help prevent accidents, a road safety organisation said of the cabinet’s endorsement to changing the law. The amendment approved at a meeting of the interim cabinet will lower the permitted blood alcohol threshold for drivers under 20 from the current limit of 0.05 to 0.02. The legal alcohol limit for those over 20 will remain 0.05.

A director of ‘Don’t Drive Drunk Foundation’ said the measure is reasonable because research shows people under 20 and new drivers are responsible for the majority of car accidents and DUI cases. Younger drivers tend to be inexperienced and more reckless in their driving, said Taejing Siriphanich.

“We want to decrease the risk for the group of people who are most at risk, when these people don’t consume alcohol; they are already at risk of accidents. If they consume it, they are even more at risk.”

Final Comment It seems Thailand’s horrific road fatality record is firmly on the political radar, however many are skeptical about the reality of road rules enforcement. There’s also confusion about how the rules apply to the many different types of multi passenger vehicles.

The use of pick-ups to provide mass transport has been fundamental to the way of life for many workers who may not have few alternatives.

Past inability or unwillingness to enforce the wearing of motor cycle helmets is another reason for this skepticism.

Complying with fundamental safety requirements is not about avoiding police attention.

Instead we should all think about becoming part the solution to the nation’s road carnage shame.

Familiar mini-vans are on the way out HUA HIN TODAY, May 2017

New ways of getting to work required

Songkran festival celebrations claimed 390 lives and 3,808 injuries, the Road Safety Centre has said.

Although the death toll this year was 52 lower than last year, the number of injuries increased by 36.

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6 A Multi-cultural Girl in a Multi-Cultural World

Hua Hin is a multi-cultural community and hospitality is a multi-cultural industry. That means that anyone with a multi-cultural background working in the hospitality industry here has a big advantage.

That’s one reason why Gina Sansoni is a shining star in her marketing, communications and public relations role at the Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa. Gina’s multi-cultural credentials include having a Thai mother and a Swiss father. She was born and raised in Switzerland and has dual Swiss and Thai citizenship.

No work permit was necessary for her; that’s already a bonus.

Speaking fluent English, German, French and some Italian as well as Thai means communicating with others in our multi-cultural community is another advantage; especially if your personality is outgoing, your confidence is high and your presentation is immaculate. Once again that’s where Gina shines; she’s always ready to listen and contribute to the conversation with an engaging smile.

Gina’s entry to the hospitality world was somewhat unconventional. You may have expected that a young woman from Switzerland involved in the hospitality industry, would have attended Swiss hospitality school as a convenient entry point. After all these schools are world renowned for their training in the centuries-old Swiss tradition in the hotel business.

It’s fair to say that Gina was a little lost in her early years with planning for a career not a high priority. Somewhat rebellious teenage years and other circumstances didn’t help although she completed a three year commerce degree and was selected as the student to deliver the valedictory at graduation.

Clearly Gina was showing potential which was recognised by an advertising agency that offered her a position with some promise. However she then became an unexpected single mum, on maternity leave and arrived at the family holiday home near Hua Hin looking for an alternative in Thailand.

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Prior to the opening of the Marriott, Gina was recruited by the company which recognised her potential. That was is February 2016 when she was in the right place at the right time. That’s when both the Marriott and Gina realised that hospitality was her perfect career pathway.

Early promotion followed and Gina now has the title of Junior Marketing, Communications & Public Relations Manager. The ‘Junior’ doesn’t really reflect the level of her responsibilities but rather her age (she’s yet to reach 30) and very modest experience.

Our bet is that ‘Junior’ will be dropped from the title before too long as Gina continues to show that she has found her niche in the world of hospitality as a rising star at the Marriott.

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Playing Polo for Princess Pa

Beachside at the InterContinental Resort Hua Hin was the venue of last month’s 2017 Princess Pa’s Cup, the Asian Championship of Beach Polo. slightly less experienced Thai team was awarded half a point to even out the game …………………. almost!

A winner of the Beach Horse racing awarded the cup by Suwat Liptapanlop

The Grand Parade approaches the beach polo ‘field’

The opening and official welcoming party

Sponsored by the InterContinental Resort, Proud Real Estate and B. Grimm, this was the annual event fund raising for the Nabha Foundation under the patronage of HRH Princess Bajrakitiyabha. The Foundation gives a chance to the disadvantaged and marginalised; especially to give a new start in life to current and former prison inmates.

Apart from the main polo event, other equestrian events included horse racing, barrel racing and the all-important fashion parade on horseback.

The event commenced with a Grand Parade then the official opening with Suwat Liptapanlop ‘at the reins’ alongside the Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor Dr. Thawee Narisisrikul and Hua Hin Mayor Nopporn Vuttikul.

Into the evening, high fashion continued to be on show with a blue theme for the cocktail dinner and fund-raising auction.

And the winners?

Germany edged out the Thailand Team by 5 points to 31/2½ to take the Princess Pa Cup. If you are wondering how a team can score half a point; it’s all about handicapping. The international rules of polo allow for points or half points to be awarded to a less experienced team before play commences. In this case the

Germany (red shirts) outplayed the less experienced Thailand team to take the 2017 Princess Pa Cup.

Some of the ‘after-party’ celebrations

The Princess Pa Cup was awarded to Germany

More winners were in the fashion stakes as high society and high fashion added that essential touch of glamour that is always a part of Beach Polo in Hua Hin.

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8 Late King’s Urn to Undergo Redesign A prime royal urn to encase the ashes of King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be redesigned to show the highest respect to the late King, according to Deputy Prime Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn.

General Tanasak, who chairs the meetings of the committee supervising the construction of the royal crematorium and chariot for the late King, said the meeting agreed on the redesign of the principal urn.

The new design will be made of gold and will be presented to His Majesty the King for consideration. The designer is Somchai Supaluckampaiporn, the senior artisan of the Office of Traditional Arts at the Fine Arts Department.

The octagonal urn will be encrusted with gemstones. The base of the urn will bear a striking image of a Garuda wrestling with the Naga, which symbolises the highest respect for the late King.

In Hindu mythology, the Garuda serves as the vehicle of the god Vishnu. It was formally adopted as the national emblem by King Rama VI, but has been used as a symbol of royalty in the country for many centuries. The principal urn is one of six that will house the late King’s ashes.

The design of the other five urns remains unchanged, according to the deputy premier.

A royal urn made during the reign of King Rama I on display at the National Museum in Bangkok.

General Tanasak said construction of the royal crematorium at Sanam Luang is half-way complete. The base of the crematorium has been laid and the main pillars have been erected. On each pillar, a device has been

Government Floats Long-term Land Leases for Foreigners factories and commercial buildings for 50 years, yet they can only lease houses and residential buildings for 30 years, and the discrepancy doesn’t make sense, Atip said.

The move to revise the leasehold act and extend the lease period from 30 years to 50 years will be good for developers who offer residential homes to foreigners, both in Bangkok and at tourist destinations, property experts said.

installed to monitor the vibration caused by wind, which could compromise the sturdiness of the construction.

The other auxiliary buildings within the funeral ground are also proceeding at a satisfactory pace and are half complete.

The deputy prime minister said the funeral organizing committee chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has presented tentative dates for the royal funeral for His Majesty the King to consider. They are between Oct 26th and 30th.

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Longest Stamp Set Featuring King Bhumibol Now On Sale

“This act will support developers who develop property to serve the demand only from foreigners,” Issara Boonyong, chief executive officer of Kanda Group, said.

Speaking at an estate trade event, Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong said his ministry is studying a way to grant foreigners 50-year leases to Thai land, though the actual plot owners would still need to be Thai nationals.

The managing director of property agency firm Jones Lang Lasalle (Thailand), Suphin Mechuchep, said recently the move would boost foreign investors’ confidence to expand their investment in the property market when the leasehold is extended from 30 years to 50 years.

Under Thai law, foreigners cannot own land. In practice, many foreigners resort to using Thai proxies, often established through private companies, to own land or homes on their behalf, which can prove legally precarious when disputes arise.

When foreign investors have a leasehold contract for only 30 years, they have concerns about the future even though the land owner may promise them that they can renew for another 30 years, as there is always the possibility of the land owner changing his mind during the interim period.

Atip Bhijanonda, chairman the developers association which hosted Thursday’s event, praised the finance ministry’s proposal. He urged the government to go a big step farther and allow foreigners to actually buy and own lands in their own name.

“Thai people are strange. When they send their children to study abroad, they buy houses for their kids,” Atip said. “But when foreigners come here, invest here and give their money to us, we don’t let them have their own homes. This is selfish thinking.”

Apisak hoped the policy would rekindle the kingdom’s real estate boom, as demand for land would potentially pour in from around the world.

Longterm contracts will create more confidence for foreign investors to expand their investment in Thailand’s real estate market, she said.

“When the revised act comes into effect, it will open up the opportunity for foreign buyers to hold residential leases as in Singapore and Malaysia. It would boost residential demand when the country is becoming the gateway to the ASEAN Economic Community,” said Thai Condominium Association president Prasert Taedullayasatit, who is also president for premium market at Pruksa Real Estate.

If the government approves extending leasehold from 30 years to 50 years, it will join other countries in ASEAN offering longer leasehold tenure.

Vietnam revised its law last year, allowing foreigners to extend their property ownership after their 50-year ownership period expires under the Housing Law, for an additional 50 years, according to Viet Nam News.

Singapore and Malaysia lead the way in ASEAN in terms of opening up opportunities for foreign investors, with maximum 99-year leases, which are far longer than any offered by other member states.

Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong Atip, the housing association chairman, said the proposal is a “correct idea.” Thai law allows foreigners to lease HUA HIN TODAY, May 2017

Cambodia, Myanmar and the Philippines are also offering 50-year leases to foreign investors, while Laos and Indonesia allow a 30-year lease on land to foreigners, according to a report by property agency CB Richard Ellis – khaosodenglish.com/ – The Nation

Thailand Post has launched a historic set of stamps said to be the world’s longest stamp for sale to the public.

The launch of the record longest stamp sets drew interest from stamp collectors and people to queue up at all post offices in the country to purchase the stamps.

The record set of five stamps contain 6 images of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at work with 6 major research and development centers which were launched

by His Majesty for the benefit of the Thai people serving as the backdrop.

All these images are joined in a set of stamps that will break the existing world record for the longest set of stamps currently held by Nile River and Singapore River stamp sets.

These set of stamps is a celebration as well as a remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol or King Rama 9’s glorious reign and tireless efforts for the betterment of his subjects.

Another point of major interest is the fact that these stamps will employ the Asian Stamp Application technology ingrained within the Thailand Post’s logo which when scanned will generate a 9 minute long video of all the 6 Royal initiated research and development centres.

The video showcases the history as well the work that these centres have carried out which when considered makes them ‘living stamps’.

The stamps are priced at 9 THB each and one complete set will contain 5 stamps at total price of 45 THB. These stamps are now available to the public at all Thailand Post’s postal offices nationwide.

9 Police Urge Phone Users to Load “Police I lert u” Mobile Application

The Royal Thai Police has urged the people to load “Police I lert u” mobile application as it will be very helpful for them and the police to respond to their emergency calls.

Speaking to reporters after chairing a meeting with senior police in charge of crime suppression, Royal Thai Police deputy commissioner Pol Gen Chakermkiat Srivorakarn said the meeting was aimed at giving order and instruction to police nationwide to prepare themselves to ensure and provide safety to the people.

He said one of the best way the people can get help is to interact with police in case of emergency through the “Police I lert u” mobile application which is now upgraded to cover service not only in Bangkok but countrywide after all 191 hotlines in each province were integrated to the Central 191 emergency hotline in Bangkok.

Previously the mobile application was serviceable in Bangkok’s 88 police stations.

After the integration, the application will serve all police stations countrywide.

In case of emergency, call for help from the mobile application’s 191 feature could be located instantly through global positioning system and alert will be sent to the nearest police station to rush to the scene and give assistance.

This would eliminate the problem of busy line particularly in case of emergency when the call could not get through.

The deputy police commissioner then encouraged the people to load the application in their smartphones either in the IOS and Android systems as it will be helpful in case of emergency and wanting help.

Lin Hui the Panda May Be

Pregnant: Chiang Mai Zoo Vets Dr Boripat Siri-aroonrat, head of the panda research project of the Zoological Organisation, disclosed that urine tests showed increasing amount of progesterone hormone up to the level of 185 nanogramme.

He, however, said that later ultrasound tests will determine whether Lin Hui is actually pregnant.

Veterinarians at Chiang Mai zoo are hoping that giant panda Lin Hui is pregnant again from artificial insemination with semen from Chuang Chuang, a male panda in the same zoo.

Lin Hui has been separated from the exhibition zone for more than two months now so that it can live in an environment close to nature in preparation to become mother.

Improvement Required for Municipal Abattoir, Says Mayor

The Mayor of Hua Hin Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul chaired a meeting to follow up progress to improve and develop the municipal abattoir in Hua Hin. Also attending the meeting were the deputy mayor of Hua Hin Ms. Bussaba Choksuchart, the permanent secretary of the municipal office Mr. Jeerawat Phrammanee and the director of the Public Health and Environment Division.

The group has been monitoring improvements to the municipal abattoir.

The Health and Environment Division has included improvements in the municipal development with an increased budget allocation.

According to Doctor Kasem Weerawong,

the slaughterhouse was formerly below required standard however all meat processed there is clean and is tested weekly by the municipal veterinary team and the committee members from Prachuab Khirikhan Provincial Office.

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Improvements and development of the abattoir will follow the requirement of Thailand’s Act of Slaughterhouse Control of B.E. 2559 (2016), which provides stricter measures for meat processing and cleaning.

The budget for the work will be divided into two categories. The first concerns renovation of the abattoir itself, costing 1,540,000 THB. The second is about installing new machines valued at 3,400,000 THB. The renovation is now complete however a further six months will be required to install all the machines.

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10 Thailand’s King Signs New Constitution

His majesty the HM the King of Thailand has signed the country’s new constitution – the 20th – giving it royal endorsement and setting in motion a process for the next general election, which is expected late next year.

Through a court secretary, HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn proclaimed the new charter’s promulgation in a televised royal ceremony that included local and foreign dignitaries, including Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha. The new constitution was published in the Royal Gazette about an hour after the ceremony was completed.

The solemn and ritual-laden ceremony, held at the historically significant Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, was broadcast nationwide. The ornate building served as the venue for the country’s parliament until the early 1970s. His Majesty signed three copies of the new constitution, which were then stamped by officials and placed on gilded pillars before the King. After signing the three copies with gilded covers, the King ceremoniously handed them to the prime minister.

over power to a new administration after the next election.

Diplomats and Businesses have Guarded Optimism about the Return of Democracy The international community has expressed hope that the promulgation of a new Constitution would pave the way for Thailand’s return to full democracy, although some concerns remained because of restrictions on political rights and activities imposed by the junta.

The private sector had mixed reactions to the new constitution, expressing satisfaction about the upcoming general election but also worried about the prospects for political reconciliation.

Diplomatic corps in Bangkok said they will continue to monitor the political situation in Thailand closely, as the country was considered for years a model of “democratic achievement” in the region.

“We note that the promulgation of the new Constitution is a step along the government’s road map toward a return to elected government,” said US Embassy spokesperson Melissa Sweeney.

The new constitution reflects two changes advised by the Royal Household Bureau in January. One change involves Article 5, which allows the King to use his royal prerogative in line with the traditional rule in cases where no existing laws are applicable.

This is the same as Article 7 in the 2007 constitution. In the constitutional draft approved in the referendum last August, Article 5 authorized the Constitutional Court to hold a special meeting with political leaders to deal with any severe crisis or impasse.

Another revision involves the appointment of a regent in Article 16, which allows the King to decide whether to appoint a regent or not when residing outside the Kingdom.

Prayut said his government still could not provide a clear schedule for the next general election, as organic laws needed to be issued in preparation for the vote. He promised that his government would hand

Like other European countries, Belgium’s Ambassador to Thailand Philippe Kridelka said the international community was closely following the situation in Thailand, as the country was a model in the region for not only economic development but also democratic achievements, freedom of media and a creative and independentminded civil society.

“As friends of Thailand, we hope the promulgation of the new Constitution will speed up the process toward democratic elections, including the adoption of the needed bylaws,” he said.

Portuguese Ambassador to Thailand Francisco Vaz Patto expressed hope that the promulgation of the new constitution will help Thailand return to full democracy.

“With a new constitution, we now have more clarity regarding the road map that we hope will lead to elections as soon as possible,” he said.

International scholars and civic groups,

however, spoke plainly about new developments in Thai politics and said the promulgation of the new charter will not change the political atmosphere in the country.

Foreigners, notably investors, would view the promulgation of the new charter as a belated, nonetheless important, step forward political normalcy, said Yasuhito Asami, a lecturer of Thai studies at the Department of Global Politics, Hosei University in Tokyo. However, the promulgation of the Constitution alone will not do much to improve their confidence in Thailand’s investment climate, he said.

“The continuation of a ban on political activities even after the enforcement of the new Constitution will be viewed as evidence that Thailand remains many steps away from true political stability,” Asami said.

While the new Constitution set the stage for general elections and offered a wide range of rights and liberties, it did little to correct the dire human rights situation in the country, said Champa Patel, Amnesty International’s director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

“The new constitution keeps in place the

full gamut of orders and decrees imposed by the military government since the 2014 coup, which have facilitated widespread human rights violations, from muzzling freedom of expression and peaceful assembly to torture and other ill-treatment,” Patel said.

Stanley Kang, chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce, yesterday welcomed the new Constitution. “It’s alright.

We’re comfortable with Thailand’s political road map after [promulgation of the] new Constitution,” he said.

There are still impediments to private investment, such as restrictions on work permits, issuance of visas and the high cost of setting up a company here. Foreign investors have proposed many revisions to regulations to make it easier to do business here but nothing much has changed so far, he said.

Tanit Sorat, a businessman and vice chairman of the Employers’ Confederation of Thai Trade and Industry, expressed confidence in the junta’s road map. “It has become much clearer about the general election, which will be held in the middle of next year,” he said.

– Edited from The Nation

Vaccination Campaign against Rabies Launched for Pet Dogs & Cats

Rabies is a disease frequently spread and infected by mammals, both wild and domestic. Rabbits, squirrels, rats, monkeys, sheep, goats, cows, bats, buffalos, ground squirrels and gibbons are all affected by the disease.

Dogs and cats are prone to the disease and are the carrier to humans as they are the favorite pets at home. Once infected dogs and cats may bite or scratch humans which may lead to a rabies infection. As the disease is incurable, infection may costs a humans or animal life.

From a random survey by the Department of Livestock, the spread of rabies has recently been detected in Khao Noi subdistrict of Pranburi, Prachuab Khirikhan.

This area is very close to Hua Hin. As a result, the Article 53 of Municipal Act of B.E. 2496 requires the Hua Hin Municipality to prevent and protect local people and visitors from infected diseases.

The Veterinarian Unit of the Division of Public Health and Environment, Hua Hin Municipality has launched a vaccination campaign against rabies and promoting birth control of dogs and cats. The campagn HUA HIN TODAY, May 2017

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aims to raise public awareness about vaccinating pet dogs and cats to reduce risk of rabies infection.

The deputy mayor of Hua Hin Muncipality Ms. Bussaba Choksuchart, along with staff of the Veterinarian Unit, visited Khao Noi sub-district and gave a poster to the leader of Khao Noi Community Mr. Wanlop Meemai. The poster provides information on how to protect pet dogs and cats and their owners from rabies.

The livestock officer Mr Phitthaya Khanama also gave suggestions to local people about how to take care of pet dogs and cats.

For more information on the campaign, please contact the Veterinarian Unit of the Division of Public Health and Environment, Hua Hin Municipality, at tel. 032 511 047 ext.

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11 Breeding Tigers Found in Thailand Worldwide it is estimated only 4,000 tigers are still in existence from a previous tally of over 100,000. – The Nation Footnote: The Dong Phaya Yen-Khao Yai Forest Complex spans 230 km between Ta Phraya National Park on the Cambodian border in the east, and Khao Yai National Park in the west.

The site is home to more than 800 species of fauna, including 112 mammal species (among them two species of gibbon),

In a welcome sign of hope for the endangered tiger, a new scientific survey has confirmed the presence of the world’s second breeding population of Indochinese tigers and provided the first photographic evidence of tiger cubs in eastern Thailand in more than 15 years.

Authorities have announced the discovery of 18 tigers living and breeding in the Dong Phaya Yen-Khao Yai World Natural Heritage Site.

They were discovered by surveillance cameras and seen on several occasions between June 2016 and February 2017.

Backhoe loaders were seen at the beach transferring the muddy sediment from boats and burying it in the sand. Officer at the site said the sediment was from the navigation channel dredging at Hua Hin– Pattaya ferry pier.

The operation was undertaken by the Marine Department.

Jeau Khaeyai, the head of Ban Paknampran Local Fisheries Association, said that local people had not been informed about the operation and he

The area contains substantial and important tropical forest ecosystems, which can provide a viable habitat for the long-term survival of these species.

Of the 18, five are male and seven are female, with six cubs.

The discovery was the result of collaboration between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), Freeland, a frontline counter-trafficking organization, and Panthera, the global wild cat conservation organization.

Authorities hailed the finding as a critically timed victory for the future of the Indochinese tiger and pointed out the discovery indicates the health of the region, as tigers can only exist in a healthy ecosystem.

Residents Angry as Dredged Sediment Dumped at Pranburi Beach

Residents of Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Pranburi District have complained to the Marine Department after 37,500 tons of muddy sediment, dredged from the navigation channel at the Hua Hin–Pattaya ferry pier, was dumped on Pranburi Beach.

392 bird species and 200 reptile and amphibian species. It is internationally important for the conservation of globally threatened and endangered mammal, bird and reptile species, among them 19 that are vulnerable, four that are endangered, and one that is critically endangered.

wanted the related agencies to explain why there was no prior notification before the work was carried out.

‘Upcycling the Oceans’ Thailand

Dr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT); Mr. Supattanapong Punmeechaow, President & Chief Executive Officer of PTT Global Chemical and Mr. Javier Goyeneche, Founder and CEO of the ECOALF Foundation, have launched the “Upcycling The Oceans, Thailand” project.

“Although the beach is part of the Marine Department’s administration, this is the beautiful beach, which is both the tourist attraction and important fishing spot for people in Pranburi District. Operations likes this can also damage the ecosystem significantly,” Jeau said.

Two weeks ago, the Marine Department faced complaints from local fishermen at Ban Huadon in Hua Hin District, as the department’s workers disposed the sediment from a dredging operation on top of the artificial reef that was the main fishing area for local fishermen. Following the complaints, the department halted the operation. – The Nation

Highway Distance Markers; Did you know?

Along many main highways (including Hua Hin to Bangkok) there are distance markers showing not only the number of kilometres from Bangkok, but the distance each 100 metres.

The distance markers are placed in the centre median strip with one visible to vehicles travelling in each direction. That’s 10 x 2 markers for each kilometre.

Next time you want to let someone know about a location en-route, just say it by distance. For example the Tha Yang Immigration office for Phetchaburi Province residents is at the 169 KM / 500 metre mark.

The goal is to help organise and coordinate all of the fishermen and beach-cleaning associations in Thailand in order to collectively arrange an organized trashcollecting system.

An ECOALF Jacket – Made from plastic bottles

The project aims to tackle the problem of plastic waste in Thailand’s coastal and island tourist areas with an innovation that offers excellent environmental value.

Mr. Javier Goyeneche, Founder and CEO of the ECOALF Foundation, said, “The ECOALF Foundation implemented our first ‘Upcycling The Oceans’ project in Spain in 2015.

By partnering with the federation of fishermen, we managed to transform plastic debris found in the Mediterranean Sea into a fashion collection under the ‘ECOALF’ brand, which received overwhelming response from consumers.

We are now expanding the project’s success by replicating it in other countries affected by marine debris. Thailand is the first country in Asia where we decided to implement our ‘Upcycling the Oceans’ project.

Plastic pollution on a Thailand Beach The management of the entire process, from waste collection, through the transformation into raw material, and making clothing and fashion collections, will be completely done in Thailand.

Another of the project’s aims is to raise awareness of the negative impact of improper waste disposal on the oceans.

Currently, there is about 269,000 tons of plastic waste in the world’s oceans, representing around 2.25 trillion pieces of litter.”

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12 State Railways Under Pressure to Preserve Old Train Stations

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) should make conserving old railway stations a pre-condition when handing out new contracts for double-track railway projects, according to academic and conservationist Parinya Chukaew.

In its present form, the SRT track development plan puts old railways that are of high value from an architectural perspective at risk, said Parinya, a professor of architecture at the Ladkrabang campus of King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology.

Roughly half of the 443 ageing railway stations across the country have strong heritage value but none of the former track-development contracts had preservation clauses, he noted. The contracts were scrapped early this week and must be drawn up again.

This is an opportunity for the SRT to save these “heritage” stations by requiring contractors to respect their value, said the academic, who has spent two years campaigning for this issue.

Earlier last month, Parinya petitioned Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha asking him to step in and save the main station in Khon Kaen’s Muang district, as well as a satellite structure at Chira junction.

Both were scheduled to be torn down later this month as the northeastern province moves to rebuild some of its infrastructure.

Under the original plan, the old station will be replaced with a modern two-story building and the whole area turned into a large commercial complex within two years. One building in the compound was recently bulldozed.

Pongkwan Lassus, director of the Urban Heritage Office of the Association of Siamese Architects, agreed the SRT should pay more attention to heritage spots, including those not registered with the Fine Arts Department.

He said that Khon Kaen station, though modified several times, has high historical value given that it still serves as a center for economic and urban development some eight decades after it was built.

“They are considered assets with high cultural capital,” she said. If the SRT cannot help then civic groups and experts can, she said, adding that state enterprises must allow such groups to have a role.

– Bangkok Post

Thailand to Continue Dual Cabinet urges SRT to Pricing at National Parks Call Bids for Double-Track The Tourism Ministry has reached a decision about the Rail Projects level of the national park entrance fee for foreign visitors.

The Cabinet has instructed the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to call bids quickly for five double-track railway projects and complete the tendering process within three months, Deputy Transport Minister Pichit Akrathit said.

The SRT has started dividing the five routes into 13 contracts from the previous five contracts, in line with the order of a government-sponsored panel tasked with supervising the procurement processes of all state agencies.

The Nakhon Pathom-Hua Hin contract worth 19 billion THB was divided into two civil-works contracts, while the Hua Hin-Prachuap Khiri Khan route worth 9.8 billion THB has only one civil-works contract. The Prachuap Khiri KhanChumphon route worth 16 billion THB was split into two civil-works deals.

Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, recently held a meeting with executives from various state offices and representatives of the private sector in Krabi Province to discuss a resolution from the advisory committee on national parks and tourist safety.

Kobkarn said that the committee’s latest resolution recommended the national park entrance fee for foreigners remain at 400 THB, but that an updated, standard system to ensure the efficient

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administration of all parks should be introduced.

She added that the new system would also help the authorities bring order to the country’s tourism management and improve the quality of the tourism industry by controlling the number of tourists, the number of ferries visiting relevant islands and their safety standards, as well as the allocation of the collected entrance fees to the local governments.

– NNT

The Lop Buri-Pak Nampo route worth 23 billion THB was split into two civilworks contracts and one contract for installation of the signalling system. The Map Kaboa-Jira Junction route worth 28 billion THB was divided into two civil works contracts, one tunnel-construction contract, and one signalling-installation contract.

The three southern routes will jointly call a bid for one contract for signalling-system installation. The creation of the new terms of reference is in line with orders from the panel supervising the procurement of all state agencies to ensure bid competition and transparency.

Anon added that the Hua Hin-Prachuap Khiri Khan route was expected to be put in the bidding first due to its lowest project value.

– The Nation

13 6. Using a washing machine to wash your clothes requires approximately 100 litres for each load. If you wash the clothes manually and use buckets, you will use only 50 litres. Always wash as many clothes as possible at a time to save water.

7. Use a watering can to water plants will save a lot of water. Using water that is saved from other activities will save more water and money.

8. Using a bucket to keep water while cleaning your car will save around 30 litres of waters. Using a water hose will use up to 300 litres of water.

9. A water pump should not be installed directly to the main water pipe because it will increase the flow and speed of the water metre. You should install the pump by connecting it with a water tank.

10. Flushing toilets use up to 20 litres of water. To save more water, install a toilet which has a shorter flush for urinating. Using a scoop only requires 4 litres of water.

The following information was issued by Hua Hin Municipality to raise awareness of local people and visitors in Hua Hin about how to use water wisely and save it during the summer. It also encourages everyone to take care of public water resources for emergency use in the dry season.

Many people use water without prior consideration. The Municipality aims to change water use habits in order to save this vital natural resource but we will also to save money.

1. Check whether there are any leaking pipes at home and water taps not working properly. Try turning off all water taps to see if the main water metre is still registering water use.

2. Taking a shower can save up to 20 litres of water per person per time compared to taking a bath which can

use up to 200 litres. Turning off the shower when you do not use it will save more water than using a water dipper.

If you do not turn off water while washing your face, you will lose up to 18 litres of water.

3. Using a glass to keep water when brushing teeth will save water. If you do not turn off water while brushing your teeth, you will lose up to 9 litres.

4. After shaving, if you use paper to wipe off shaving foam on your face, you will use a maximum of 2 litres of water. However, if you do not turn off water while shaving, you will lose up to 8 litres.

5. Washing all the dishes at the same time will save a lot of water. Before washing them, use paper to clean the dishes. If you do not turn off water when you wash dishes more water will be used.

Proposed Inclusion of Khon and Traditional Massage on Cultural Heritage List

The Cabinet has agreed with the proposal of the Ministry of Culture for the inclusion of Khon masked dance and traditional Thai massage on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said the Cabinet endorsed the ministry’s proposed inclusion of the two national icons. After the proposed inclusion, the Ministry would need one year before forwarding the proposal to the government at the 12th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for certification.

According to the minister, one reason traditional khon was first chosen is it perfectly shows Thai cultural wisdoms.

Her Majesty the Queen is a major supporter of khon and associated art forms, including costume design.

First performed in the ancient Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya centuries ago, khon is a form of drama based on the Hindu epic Ramayana narrating the battle between Rama, an avatar of Hindu god Vishnu, and Ravana, who kidnaps Rama’s wife.

Residents of Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Pranburi District have complained to the Marine Department after 37,500 tons of muddy sediment, dredged from the navigation channel at the Hua Hin–Pattaya ferry pier, was dumped on Pranburi Beach.

The operation was undertaken by the Marine Department.

Jeau Khaeyai, the head of Ban Paknampran Local Fisheries Association, said that local people had not been informed about the operation and he wanted the related agencies to explain why there was no prior notification before the work was carried out. “Although the beach is part of the Marine Department’s administration, this is the beautiful beach, which is both the tourist attraction and important fishing spot for people in Pranburi District. Operations likes this can also damage the ecosystem significantly,” Jeau said.

The Khon iconic performance art is the first of five national cultural icons the government will suggest to UNESCO each year until 2021.

After putting khon and traditional massage forward this year, Muay Thai kickboxing, the Nora dance drama and a traditional Thai meal set will be proposed in the following years.

Residents Angry as Dredged Sediment Dumped at Pranburi Beach

Backhoe loaders were seen at the beach transferring the muddy sediment from boats and burying it in the sand.

Officer at the site said the sediment was from the navigation channel dredging at Hua Hin–Pattaya ferry pier.

The session will take place from 4 December to 8 December 2017 in Seoul.

UNESCO has urged its member countries to safeguard the world’s intangible cultural heritage, which it says includes practices, knowledge, skills and instruments associated with culture and traditions.

Cautions A water tap with water dripping all the time will lose up to 1,500 litres of water monthly.

A water tap that is not turned off properly will lose up to 10,000 litres of water monthly.

A flushing toilet with water running all the time will lose up to 30,000 litres of water monthly.

The Thai version of Ramayana is mainly told through khon performance with most characters wearing elaborate costumes, including masks, and dancing in various postures to show their feelings and actions.

The artists behind the scenes who make the costumes and the performers who talk, sing, play and perform all exhibit a high understanding of Thai culture, Mr Vira said.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is also preparing to make Thailand a member of the UNESCO-sponsored Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which has about 150 members.

Thai PBS

Two weeks ago, the Marine Department faced complaints from local fishermen at Ban Huadon in Hua Hin District, as the department’s workers disposed the sediment from a dredging operation on top of the artificial reef that was the main fishing area for local fishermen. Following the complaints, the department halted the operation.

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15 Monk Blessing Ceremony at Rescue Paws

On Wednesday morning 5 April, Rescue Paws hosted the monks of Wat Khao Tao to signify the inauguration of their new dog kennels with a monk blessing ceremony.

After years of housing hundreds of rescued animals, in the last days of 2016, the original kennel structure finally succumbed to the wear and tear of paws and claws. Having reached a point beyond repair, nothing more could be done to avoid the inevitable drastic step of a complete overhaul.

Fortunately, thanks to the kindhearted generosity of their supporters, Rescue Paws was able to reconstruct their kennel facility literally from the ground up in just a matter of weeks, and all rescue efforts could be recommenced without significant delay or disruption.

The ceremony marks an exciting, new chapter for Rescue Paws and the numerous dogs in their care, whilst also commemorating the souls that have each played part in their journey thus far.

When asked about the significance of the monk blessing ceremony for Rescue Paws, Operations Manager Hanli Engelbrecht replied, “Today’s blessing reflects the deepening sense of commitment and determination in the community to the Rescue Paws cause.

On the strength of growing support, we look forward to making even greater strides to help the countless suffering animals around us”. * Rescue Paws is dedicated to improving the lives of stray animals in the Hua Hin district, by addressing the stray animal epidemic through sterilizations, vaccinations, adoptions and education. Learn more about the incredible work that’s being done, how to support further rescue efforts, and their award-winning Volunteer Program offering: contact@rescue-paws.org | www.rescuepawsthailand.org | www.facebook.com/rescuepawsthailand

Amie Will Make Your Hair (and more) Curl at Dusit Thani Hua Hin Khun Phisarn Thuthummai, aka Amie Chalachon, is warmly welcomed as the new hair stylist at Dusit Thani Hua Hin Beauty Salon and boasts almost 20 years of experience in hair fashion with many certificates and recommendations to prove it.

She has been part of the renowned Chalachon team as long ago as 2002.

She has also worked as a hair stylist on the sets of Miss Thailand, Miss Tiffany Universe and Thai Supermodel contests.

Amie’s proudest claim to fame is being the professional make-up artist and hair stylist for Khun Oil Thana Suttikamol, one of Thailand’s leading actresses.

In rare moments of free time, Amie is a popular guest speaker for make-up classes as well as being a model; holding the vision that “we can all be beautiful or handsome if we only know how to makeup and improve our personality” Most important of all, given this exciting new posting as the stylist and beautician at one of Thailand’s leading hotels is the quote closest to Amie’s heart, “start working each day with happiness and passion to deliver the best to each and every client.”

You will find Amie at Dusit Thani Hua Hin’s Beauty Salon, open daily from 10.00 A.M. – 7.00 P.M. (closed Wednesday).

Resident and non-resident guests are equally welcome and appointments may be made by calling (0) 3252-0009, extension 2189.

Visakha Bucha Day or Wan Pra Yai marks the three important incidents in the life of Lord Buddha on the same day – the full moon of the sixth lunar month. These memorable events are commemorated by Thai Buddhists and Buddhists all over the world: It is said that the first time rituals of Visakha Bucha Day were seen in Thailand was during the Sukhothai period. Sri Lankan monks visited Thailand to spread Buddhism; in return Thai monks also visited Sri Lanka. In all probability, these Thai monks initiated this Memorial Day in Thailand. Long before this, rituals of Visakha Bucha Day were already seen in Buddhism’s motherland, India.

The Three Significant Events 1. The Buddha’s Birth 2. The Enlightenment of Buddha – While sitting under the Bodhi tree, he attained enlightenment at the age of 35 years. 1,250 of his ordained followers spontaneously gathered to hear Him give a sermon, at which he established the basic tenants of the monastic order - the Sangha.

3. The Nibbana - The Buddha passed away on the Vesak full moon day in the Sala Grove of the Mallas in Kusinara, the capital of the Malla state, (nowadays located in Kusinagara of Uttrarapradesa, India) at the age of eighty years (around 2547 years ago).

The day is recognised as most important Memorial Day in Buddhism recognised by UNESCO in 1999 as a World Heritage Day. The date varies from year to year; this year it is Wednesday, May 10th.

Activities to be observed on Visakha Bucha Day focus on merit making with many Thai Buddhists visiting their local temple: dtàk bàat: Offering food to monks and novices in the morning, fang tam: Some people visit the temples to listen to Dhamma preaching tam bun: Making merit by going to temples for special observances, making merit, giving some donations and join in the other Buddhist activities. bpòi nók bpòi bplaa: Setting birds or fish free to get rid of bad karma.

After sunset, candle-lit processions take place at major temples throughout the country. Devout Buddhists walk three times around the temple, clasping three incense sticks, a lighted candle and lotus buds. The air is filled with burning incense and smoke from the candles as the faithful complete this most sacred of Buddhist celebrations.

In Chiang Mai, thousands of people join an 11 kilometre pilgrimage to the temple atop Doi Suthep to pay tribute to Buddha.

Because it’s such an important Buddhist day, it is a public holiday in Thailand as well as in Laos and Cambodia and there are restrictions on alcohol sales with bars and clubs closed for the day.

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Host ITF Tennis Events in 2017 The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has appointed The Agency Co. to organise 15 professional tennis tournaments for the “Cal-Comp & XYZ printing ITF Pro Circuit 2017” from now until December 2017 in Hua Hin. Hosted by True Arena Hua Hin Sports Complex, the event is mainly sponsored

by Cal-Comp Electronics (Thailand) PCL, together with sponsors from various sectors in Thailand.

The series will kick off with the female tournaments. A number of leading tennis players from many countries around the globe have enrolled to join the competition, including Makoto Ninomiya from Japan, ranked world no. 405; Fatma Al Nabhani from Oman, ranked world no. 414; Bunyawi Thamchaiwat from Thailand, ranked world no. 446; Margarita Lazareva from Russia, ranked world no.

460; and Estelle Cascino from France, ranked world no. 466.

A large number of famous Thai players will be participating, such as Varunya Wongteanchai, ranked world no. 654; Nudnida Luangnam, ranked world no.

666; and Kamonwan Buayam, ranked world no. 683.

This year, wild cards will be provided to eight tennis players for the main draw and qualifying rounds. This circuit serves as a developmental pathway to the world of professional arenas, such as the WTA Tour (Women’s Tennis Association) for

female players and the ATP Challenger Tour for male players.

The event is expected to significantly promote Thailand and Hua Hin as a sports tourism destination among worldwide athletes and tourists, as well as boosting the local economy during the event periods.

The competition also provides a great opportunity for Thai players to compete with other talented foreign players to develop their skills and experience, helping them to succeed in a career.

The competitions comprise six men’s matches with a cash prize of USD 15,000 per match, six women’s matches with a cash prize of USD 15,000 per match, as well as three women’s matches with a cash prize of USD 25,000 per match. The total prize money and organiser budget is around 25 Million THB.

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Pregnancy Testing; the ‘beta-hCG’ Factor

“Am I pregnant?” is a question that some of the ladies may be asking themselves. How can a person know whether they are pregnant?

The hormone ‘beta-hCG’ may be able to help you answer that question.

Beta-hCG, or to use the full name ‘beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin’ is a hormone produced by placenta cells.

Amongst many of its function, beta-hCG stimulates the creation of estrogen during the first stages of pregnancy; including the Relaxin hormone that softens and widens the cervix.

Beta-hCG can be detected 7-10 days after ovulation and fertilization has occurred. It will increase by a factor of two every 2-3 days, and will arrive at its highest point at 8-10 weeks of pregnancy; when the pregnant mother could have the worst morning sickness. Beta-hCG’s level will decrease after 12 weeks of pregnancy, and then stabilize. Morning sickness will gradually decrease at the same time.

The Two Types of Pregnancy Test Urine test: This is the most convenient and accessible test, with a 50% chance of detecting pregnancy after 1 week of missing a period and 100 percent chance after 2 weeks.

The chance of detecting pregnancy will increase in line with the increasing level of hormone. This is the reason why the test kit may not detect pregnancy at the early stage and that the test needs to be taken many times in some cases.

Blood test: This is the more accurate test, detecting the pregnancy faster. It can identify the level of beta-hCG in line with the gestational time. The level of beta-hCG varies at each stage of pregnancy after the last menstrual period (LMP) indicating the gestation stage.

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However, the level of beta-hCG may increase or decrease due to other factors such as decreasing following a miscarriage, atresia folliculi or ectopic gestation or increasing from hydatid pregnancy or twin pregnancy.

Lifestyle also affects body systems, including hormone levels. Eating well, getting enough rest and trying not to overstress are important factors. If you find any abnormality or do not feel well, it is always best to consult with the doctor to receive the correct information.

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18 Stray Dog Problems & Solutions Thailand has a big problem with stray dogs caused by abandoned pets

and our region is no different. Solutions require responsible pet ownership with a coordinated, dedicated AND funded solution to strays.

Temple Dogs

site. The rationale is to replace an uncontrolled, potentially dangerous population with a smaller, non-breeding and vaccinated one.

A temple dog on duty Dogs of all sizes, shapes and descriptions roam the streets, alleys and beaches in search of food and shelter. Some form packs, others hunt solo looking for a handout or a misplaced scrap of food. Many of these dogs, especially the packs, will claim a street or stretch of sand as their turf that they will defend with their lives.

Several country-wide surveys have been administered to determine what tourists like best and least about their visit to Thailand. Stray dogs begging for food and being a general nuisance was the number one complaint, according to those surveyed.

“We have a very serious problem with our abandoned pets in Thailand,” said Roger Lohan from Thailand’s SPCA. “More than 68,000 puppies alone are born annually on the streets of Thailand.” .

Thailand’s revered king, Bhumbiboestl Adulyadej, adopted a stray of his own, to set an example about caring for stray dogs. In 2002, he wrote a bestselling 83-page book, “The Story of Tondaeng,”extolling the virtues of his beloved mixed-breed companion.

Dogs can usually be found in the compounds of Thailand’s temples where monks take care of them. Owners who can no longer afford to look after their pet dog may abandon it at the Wat in the knowledge that the monks will feed it.

However monks are not vets and medical care often requires the intervention of others.

These dogs are usually quite placid and you can safely walk around the temples without worrying about them, but they can become excitable when it comes to feeding time. It is also not unusual for the dogs to act as unofficial temple wardens.

CNVR Merely removing dogs from the streets or even taking a more radical approach of euthanasia is not a solution. Apart from offending the Buddhism call forbidding killing any animal unnecessarily, the result is a ‘vacuum’ that other dogs which may be more dangerous are likely to fill.

The Catch – Neuter – Vaccinate and Release (CNVR) approach involves the capture, neutering, identification and vaccination of stray dogs and eventual release to the same

The CNVR approach is an internationally accepted way of dealing with the stray dogs but it requires coordination, dedication and funding. Stray dog organisations in both Hua Hin and Cha-Am provide dedication in spades but the other two ingredients are in short-supply with official agencies largely unable or unwilling to help.

Complaints about stray dogs are frequently the subject of ex-pat conversations which do little to make a difference. It’s easy to find stray dog organisations which are on the lookout for volunteers and funding.

Hua Hin Today will put you in contact with an agency that cares if you want to help make a difference, just send us an email: editor@huahintoday.com.

Learning To Avoid Confrontation with Stray Dogs “Dogs never bite me; just humans.” Marilyn Munroe surroundings, scan the area, near and far. This level of awareness doesn’t have to take away from the joy of your walk. You may see things you’ve not noticed before. It’s always best to know who and what is around you. Also, for a variety of safety reasons always bring a mobile phone with you.

Seek a safe haven.

If you see a stray dog approaching from a distance, look for a place that’s secure. Step inside a fenced area, enter a place of business, or knock on a neighbor’s door. It’s always better to be safe than risk a dangerous encounter.

Never approach a stray dog.

Don’t try to run.

“The trees in Siberia are miles apart, which is why dogs are so fast.” Bob Hope Stand still. Hold your arms in front of you, clasp your hands together, and don’t move. Your goal is to eliminate a perceived threat or remove an opportunity to attack. If you run, there is a high probability that the dog will chase and attack you. If you stand still, he will most likely sniff you, and go on his way.

Keep your eyes focused downward and watch the stray with your peripheral vision. Don’t stare at the dog. He could interpret this as a threat. Let the dog sniff you if he wants, but do not stick your hand out as this can be interpreted as a threat. When the dog leaves, do not turn your back on the dog. Back away slowly, so you can keep an eye on the dog.

Strays are usually hungry, thirsty, sometimes injured-and almost always frightened. They could also carry disease.

There are too many unknown factors with a stray dog; it’s simply not worth the risk. Despite knowledge of or a love for dogs, it is best to steer clear of a stray.

If you have been knocked down by a dog-don’t try to get up and run. Roll into a ball. Cover your face and head with your arms, keep your legs together, and pull your knees up to your chest. Don’t get up and don’t move until the dog has gone away.

Do NOT reach over their head to pet them as they may see that motion as a threat and bite.

Carry food as a distraction.

Dog Bites and Your Health – Rabies is Serious!

Always assume that a stray dog bite carries the risk of rabies infection with a fast-acting shot (rabies immune globulin) preventing the rabies virus from infecting you.

If the above is not possible or a stray approaches you by surprise, follow these guidelines to protect yourself:

Part of this injection is given near the area where the animal bit you if possible, as soon as possible after the bite. A series of rabies vaccines is also needed to help your body learn to identify and fight the rabies virus. Rabies vaccines are given as injections in your arm. You typically receive four injections over 14 days.

Seek medical attention without delay as early treatment is essential to reduce the risk of infection.

Wash the area with mild antibacterial soap and running water to reduce the risk of infection. Pat dry.

Apply antibiotic ointment and cover with a clean bandage or sterile dressing.

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after treating the wound.

To reduce swelling, apply an ice pack wrapped in a towel or a cold compress (cloth soaked in cold water) to the bruise for 5-10 minutes.

Carrying treats or a pocket full of kibble along with you because strays are almost always hungry, you can use the food to take the dog’s attention off you. Throw the food farther and farther away from you so the dog focuses on the food while you retreat to a place of safety.

Walk with awareness.

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in Thipphawan village. Hua-Hin Soi 58,280 sqm, with parking and garden and friendly neighbours. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms,4 air cons, living room and kitchen.

HOUSE FOR RENT 60,000 THB. AND FOR SALE 12,600,000 THB. This pool villa with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is located in Hua-Hin soi 116, with fitted western kitchen, air conditioning throughout landscaped garden and private swimming pool.

HOUSE FOR RENT 20,000 THB. Rimhaad condo 83 sqm 1 bed 2 baths living room on 14 fl. Large pool.

Condo right on the beach next to Sheraton Hua Hin.

HOUSE FOR RENT 25,000 THB. House for rent, located in soi 58, 3 bedroom, 4 aircons, kitchen,garden, carpark, private pool

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20 Off-Beat Holidays in May

April Fool’s Day is over, Songkran is over, but in May there are many more ways to celebrate some special occasions; not always seriously. Here are this month’s off-beat ways you may wish to enjoy May 4th Star Wars Day

May 11th Eat What You Want Day

Your Country’s National Day

National Days in May : What is the point of being a nation, if there is no independence, Independence is what makes a nation the nation. To honour independence we begin our countdown of National Days for the month of May.

4th May Latvia Independence Day

Star Wars Day is May 4th because of a famous quote from the hugely popular science fiction series blockbuster: “May the Force (Fourth) be with you”.

Great ways to Celebrate Star Wars Day: Watch any of the great Star Wars movies or have a Star Wars marathon, and watch two or three of them.

Get out your laser sword and practice for the next invasion from the Evil Empire.

Have a Star Wars costume party.

What would you like to have to eat today? Okay, great..... health permitting go ahead and have any of your favorite foods and snacks. Because today is Eat What You Want Day. Eat What You Want Day is definitely not a day for diets. It is one single, solitary day in the year to go off your diet and eat something you really enjoy, Today, you can set aside your dietary “No-No” list. Today, you can splurge.

On this day Latvia restored its independence from the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic in 1990 which was lost in 1940’s upon Soviet Union’s annexation.

May the waving flags be forever on Latvia’s side, Happy Restoration of Independence Day!

17th May Norway Constitution Day

May 13th Blame Someone Else Day

May 5th Oyster Day

The Constitution of Norway was signed on May 17th 1814. The constitution declared Norway to be an independent kingdom in an attempt to avoid being ceded to Sweden after Denmark–Norway’s devastating defeat in the Napoleonic Wars.

What a great time you can have on this day. Imagine all the problems, errors, and mistakes you could heap on someone else today.

On this day you don’t have to take responsibility, or the blame, for any faux pas on your part. On the downside, this day comes as a double edged sword. While you are busy putting the blame elsewhere, someone might just be putting the blame on you!

Oysters are a shellfish found in both freshwater and saltwater. They often produce pearls, making Oyster Day a real gem.

The Second World War ended in Norway nine days before that year’s Constitution Day, on May 8, 1945, when the occupying German forces surrendered.

Even if The Liberation Day is an official flag day in Norway, the day is not an official holiday and is not widely celebrated. Instead, a new and broader meaning has been added to the celebration of Norwegian Constitution Day.

May 20th Cuba Independence Day

May 14th Dance Like a Chicken Day

Do all oysters develop a pearl? No, but wouldn’t it be great to open one up to find a sparkling pearl!?

Oysters are a delicacy, enjoyed by many. Some folk love oysters, especially the “upper crust”. Others find oysters to be an acquired taste. Celebrate Oyster Day by eating oysters, Or, buy some pearls for yourself or that special someone.

May 6th National Tourist Appreciation Day

It is arguable that on May 20th, 1902, Cuba stopped being a Spanish colony but instead turn into a neo colony of United States of America.

If you are a tourist today, expect to be pampered. But, wait a minute. As a tourist, you should be pampered every day, period.

Vacations are too infrequent, and too far in between. When you go away on vacation, and spend good, hard earned money, you expect and deserve to be treated well. You have earned (and are paying for) the right to be coddled, pampered and attended to.

If these tourist spots don’t know about the holiday, let them know about it in advance. Then, plan your vacation to coincide with today’s holiday. When you book your reservations, say something like “I’d like to make a reservation on National Tourist Appreciation Day, for........”.

They will quickly get the picture.

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Dance Like a Chicken Day is for those who like to do the “Chicken Dance”. All ‘ya gotta do is dance like a chicken.

While any dance song will do, there’s no dance like the Chicken dance.

It’s tradition at every wedding reception to play and to dance the Chicken Dance. It gets people of all ages up dancing and mingling. It puts a smile on everyone’s face. The Chicken Dance is not limited to weddings. It is also played at other social events where there is a band and dancing.

Only on January 1st, 1959 when Commander in Chief Fidel Castro announced the triumph of the Cuban Revolution, true independence came on about. But 20th May is still celebrated as ‘Patriotic day’.

May 20th East Timor Independence Day In 1999, following the United Nations-sponsored act of self-determination, Indonesia relinquished control of the territory. East Timor became the first new sovereign state of the 21st century on 20 May 2002 and joined the United Nations and the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.

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22 22 HOUSE FOR RENT House for Rent or Sale The Emerald Green Hua Hin is 10 minutes from the city. With furniture, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, living room , European-style kitchen and nice gardens.Land area: 64 wa or 240 square metres For Sale: 7 Million THB. For rent 30,000 THB per month pleases call: 064-4760-518 Email : kee@live.be Luxurious 3 bedroom pool villa in Red Mountain residence, for rent 950 Sq.m. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. 65 000 THB/month. Large swimming pool.

Only 15 minutes from downtown. Ideal for long stays.

To view please call 08 61 70 02 95 (THAI/EN) or 09 22 70 83 38 (FR/EN) Pool Villa for rent

HOUSE FOR SALE 187 Sq.m. 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom.From 5.4 Million THB. Black Lotus offers great hotel services such as a free shuttle to go to the downtown. It has also a communal swimming pool, fitness center, car park.

To view please call 08 61 70 02 95 (THAI/EN) or 09 22 70 83 38 (FR/EN) Orchid Villa 4 pool villa for sale.

210 Sq.m. 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom. From 8 Million THB. Great residence located in the backcountry, close to Black Mountain golf, with friendly atmosphere. Designed pool villas. Possibility of rental management.

To view please call 08 61 70 02 95 (THAI/EN) or 09 22 70 83 38 (FR/EN) Great pool villa On soi 88 for resale. 330 Sq.m. 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom. Land of 600 Sq.m. 10 395 Million THB. Great location, just 5 minutes from The Market Village. Modern and luminous house with a beautiful terrace.

Ideal for a family.

Please call: 0923370078 or email: mixandmatch120@gmail.com

La Sierra pool villa On soi 102, for resale. 160 Sq.m. 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom. Land of 560 Sq.m. 6 420 Million THB. Located just a few minutes from the downtown and the beach. Good opportunity to buy in Hua Hin.

(HFRH 1002) Luxury Two Storey family home for Rent @ 35,000 THB, Located in Samorprong(58), 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, with a large swimming pool, gardens, European kitchen, living area and large covered terrace. It is the perfect home for entertaining family and friends.

To View please call: 086-369 3604 (HFRH 1003) Thai Modern house for Rent @ 25,000 THB The villa is located only 15 minutes drive by car to Hua Hin town, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and is nestled on a mountain slope with spectacular views, built in European kitchen, fully furnished, having 3 air-cons, a hot water system and water tank.

To views please call: 086-369 3604 (HFRH 1004) Thai Modren house for Rent @ 45,000 THB the villa is located in soi 116 only 5 minutes drive by car to Hua Hin town, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 24 hur. security, built in European kitchen, fully furnished, having 3 air-cons, To views please call: 086-369 3604.

To view please call 08 61 70 02 95 (THAI/EN) or 09 22 70 83 38 (FR/EN)

To view please call 08 61 70 02 95 (THAI/EN) or 09 22 70 83 38 (FR/EN) Hua Hin West: luxury Pool Villa, Reduced excellent property in award winning development with Spa, Fitness, Tennis Court, Restaurant, near Black Mountain Golf Course, 200 sqm on 660 sqm plot, 2 bed, 3 huge bath, Euro kitchen, tropical garden, fantastic Pool, ready to move in, fully furnished, sales price 9,950,000 THB call 061 525 9646 E-Mail: info@immo-th.com Hua Hin West: wonderful Pool Villa In a completed development 150 sqm on 419 sqm plot, Euro kitchen, 2 bed, 2 bath inside, 2 bath/shower outside, beautiful garden, nice Pool, unfurnished, carport, sales price 5,500,000 THB call 061 525 9646 E-Mail: info@immo-th.com

in a completed development

beautiful garden, nice Pool, unfurnished,

Huge villa in a great village with only 36 houses, 185 sqm on 500 sqm plot, Euro kitchen, 3 bed, 2 bath, 12x3m Pool, wooden floor, fully furnished, carport for 2 cars, just 3 km from the city

carport, sales price 5,500,000 THB call 061 525 9646 E-Mail: info@immo-th.com

sales price 8,400,000 THB call 061 525 9646 E-Mail: info@immo-th.com

150 sqm on 419 sqm plot, Euro kitchen, 2 bed, 2 bath inside, 2 bath/shower outside,

Hua Hin Borfai Soi 6: Pool-Villa for sale Living area 120 sqm indoor, land 420 sqm, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, pool 8 x 4 m, partly furnished, walk-in closet, European kitchen, store rooms, beautiful garden with huge covered terrace, plus roof terrace 111 sqm (covered: 57 sqm) offering a wonderful view, sales price 6,950,000 THB call 061 525 9646 E-Mail: info@immo-th.com Hua Hin, 2 km to city: 2-storey House for saleLocation: Soi 114, little village, living area 330 sqm, land 1200 sqm, Spacious 2-storey villa, double walls, 2 living rooms, 150 sqm ground floor, 3 bed, 4 bath, Tropical garden with grown-up trees, pool 14 x 5 m, Furnished Sala, carport for 2 cars, Exclusively fully furnished, built-in cabinets, European kitchen, many indoor & outdoor store rooms, huge covered terrace and balconies, on Thai Company, sales price 12,000,000 THB

Hua Hin West, serial/ town house at the pool Location: Smart House Village, Perfect holiday home or for a single resident, also good for 2: studio/land area: 50 sqm, fully fitted bathroom, European kitchen, covered terrace 5 x 2 m, jump from your terrace direct into the huge and winding community pool, sales price 2,200,000 THB call 061 525 9646 E-Mail: info@immo-th.com Hua Hin, 5.5 km to the city: Showhouse for sale

Huge villa in a great village with only 36 houses, 185 sqm on 500 sqm plot, Euro kitchen, 3 bed, 2 bath, 12x3m Pool, wooden floor, fully furnished, carport for 2 cars, just 3 km from the city sales price 8,400,000 THB

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 8x4m pool, wonderful garden, 95 sqm living on 360 sqm land, great location, nice community, fully furnished, ready to move in, sales price 5,300,000 THB

call 061 525 9646 E-Mail: info@immo-th.com (HFS 2001) Bungalow for quick sale@ 3.6 M. THB, In town centre at Hua Hin 58 ( Samorpong)3 bedroom, 3 bathroom,car park and garden. This price very affordable sold below new project price, owner moving back to home town, furnished.

Plot size 280 square metre (70.00 Wah2)

Beautiful Villa For Sale Hua Hin 88 Beautiful Villa For Sale Hua Hin 88. This fantastic property is located in a complete estate within 7 minutes of the centre of Hua Hin, soi 88. A brand new villa has a nice living room with a kitchen corner.

There are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. With a good swimming pool and a jacuzzi.

Beds: 3 Living Area: 160 Sqm 5.5 M. THB: 2 Land Area: 465 Sqm Phone :+66(0)818593118

Hua Hin West: Excellent quality house in “Best Residential Development 2015”, 90 sqm on 300 sqm plot, 1 bed, 1 bath, Euro kitchen, close to Community Pool, ready to move in, fully furnished, sales price 3,500,000 THB call 061 525 9646 E-Mail: info@immo-th.com

call 061 525 9646 E-Mail: info@immo-th.com

Hua Hin West: “On The Heights”

please call: ++66 (0)86 369 3604.

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Hua Hin West: “On The Heights”

The Park Oasis 2 pool villa for sale.

In Soi 88, Hua Hin, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open Lounge/dining/kitchen, 2 covered verandas and pool (4×10)., fully furnished by quality furniture, very modern (built in) good size garden, 24 hrs security on-site, and regular free shuttle bus to beach, market, Blue Port, market Village, city down-town.

(HFRH 1001) Beautiful House for Rent @ 40,000 THB, A high quality development, located in soi Hin lek fai and this house has a land area 312 sq.m and a living area 225 sq.m. With 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 air-cons, carport and landscaped gardens and a private swimming pool (3x6 metres).

This house has been fully furnished with European Kitchen.

To views please call: 086-369 3604

Hua Hin West: wonderful Pool Villa

call 061 525 9646 E-Mail: info@immo-th.com Hua Hin West: smart energy efficient house Top design, top quality Show house, in “Best Residential Development 2015”, 179 sqm on 512 sqm plot, 3 bed, 2 bath, excl. Euro kitchen, 8x4 m Pool, ready to move in, exclusive furnished, sales price 8,500,000 THB call 061 525 9646 E-Mail: info@immo-th.com

High Quality Villa for Sale A fantastic villa for sale, just to the north of Hua Hin, approx. 5km. Come fully furnished, with European kitchen, 17m x 4m private swimming pool with lush landscaped garden. The swimming pool is surrounded by a tiled terrace, with a Sala to be able to sit and relax in to get some shade from the hot Thailand sun. Beds: 3 Living Area: 295 Sqm 6.25 M. THB: 2 Land Area: 512 Sqm Phone :+66(0)818593118 (HFSS 2006)White Lotus 1 Soi Hua Hin 116 The magnificent beautiful pool villa house for sale, it is located at a very good quality village, only 3 kms from the Market Village and 2 kms to the Beach in Khao Takiab. Also, has a place for relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere beside a long nice swimming pool. There are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a plenty of space for family. As can be seen the European kitchen. Many of tropical plants and trees around the area. This is a truly stunning home and must be seen to be appreciated.

Beds: 3 Living Area: 153 Sqm 10.5 M. THB : 3 Land Area: 691 Sqm Phone :+66(0)818593118

23 22 Electrical Service Hua Hin

Hua Hin West: luxury Pool Villa reduced excellent property in award winning development

...any problems with electric?

with Spa, Fitness, Tennis Court, Restaurant, near Black Mountain Golf Course,

Washingmachine,aircondition, dishwasher, lights , pump or other electric appliances are on strike ?

Need new cables, plug ins, switches ?

200 sqm on 660 sqm plot, 2 bed, 3 huge bath, Euro kitchen, tropical garden, fantastic Pool,

We can help with everything around eletrics, quick,reliable,convenient CONTACT US

Electrical Services Hua Hin Pornchanok Loewen 234/39 Moo 15, Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110 Tel. 09 270 16 998 (dtsch./engl.) Line 09 271 48 998 (thai/engl./dtsch.)

E-mail : pornchanok.loewen@yahoo.com Modern PoolVilla In Hua Hin Modern 2 Stories Villa New Modern Pool Villa boasts private villas all fitted with a private pool, a garden and a terrace for relaxation. The villa is approximately 2 km from Khao Tao Beach. Fitted with floor-toceiling windows; the air-conditioned villas offer plenty of natural light. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the necessary tools and appliances for indoor cooking. These villas represent excellent value-for-money especially considering that each property has 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. opening out to the balcony overlooking pool and garden. Beds: 3 Living Area: 285 Sqm 13.9 M. THB: 3 Land Area: 584 Sqm Phone :+66(0)818593118 Luxurious Pool Villa for Sale A fabulous,luxury Villa for rent, in a very popular area of Hua Hin. Decorated to an exceptionally high standard, this 3 bedroom (plus maids room) villa sits only 1km from the beach and 2km from the centre of town. A fully fitted European kitchen is one of the benefits of this beautiful home, but the crowning feature is the folding doors that stretch the entire length of the living and dining room, opening on to an enormous terrace area making the entire living space open plan for a wonderful outdoor living feel. The swimming pool is 7 x 4 metre with a jacuzzi, which adjoins the master bedroom. Beds: 4 Living Area: 240 Sqm 7.5 M. THB : 2 Land Area: 600 Sqm Phone: +66(0)818593118

CONDO FOR SALE Hin Nam Sai Suay 45 sqm Renovated excellent one bedroom apartment for sale in great location next to Anantara Hua Hin and close to the centre of Hua Hin and short walk to the beach. Offered now at an excellent price 2.2 million THB. Contact Kh Supranee on 0819812997 for viewing Hua Hin Beach Condo, 2 bed/bath Apartm. 133 sqm: Location: opposite Market Village, 24/7 security, Exclusive low-rise apartment resort on the beach, Ground floor, huge terrace, direct pool access, Exclusively fully furnished, European kitchen, 2 bedroom with 2 EnSuite bathroom each, Sales price 13,500,000 THB call 061 525 9646 E-Mail: info@immo-th.com

https://huahinelectrical.jimdo.com/ Nice condo,

T2, for resale 120 Sq.m. 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom. 11.5 Million THB. Baan Chai Talay is located 5 minutes from Hua Hin Beach and downtown. Spacious flat with a terrace and sea view. Residence with good services (swimming-pool, fitness, tennis…)

To view please call 08 61 70 02 95 (THAI/EN) or 09 22 70 83 38 (FR/EN)” Baan Lonsai high rises condo for sale, With full-front sea view, high ceiling, 2 large bedrooms, 2 large bathrooms, 3 large terraces, 1 large living room, 5 teak doors, and wooden floors, and 3 air cons, not furnished, allowing for your own selfstyled furniture designs, only 5-minute drive from downtown Hua Hin, including shopping centers. If you are looking for a wonderful home and also a far-sighted investment.

Please call: 086-369 3604.

(CFSRH 3001)Condo Hua Hin Blue Lagoon for sell Price@ 8.5 million THB or negotiable (approx. USD 243 k) or Bt 58 k per sqm.

Bathtub and Shower, fully furnished,beautiful view of 1.3km-long lagoon pool, parking space in front of unit ,facilities such as Fitness, swimming pool, Spa and restaurant, discount at Sheraton is available at as lower fee as Bt. 4000 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children or for rental price@ Bt 40 k per month, minimum one year with two months deposit: Call at :+66(0)86 369 3604 Luxury Condo for sale at “Black Mountain Golf Resort” 4th floor corner unit, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 184 sqm. With open terrace 30 sqm with glass sliding windows, builtin wardrobes , aircons and ensuite baths , European Kitchen, covered parking lot, golf cart, incl. 2 life time memberships for “Black Mountain Golf Club “, for quick sell at ONLY 15.9 Mio THB. For personal viewing please call. SPECIAL OFFER on demand: Lifetime Family Membership in the Springfield Golf Club inclusive.

Call or LINE 0927148998, K. Pornchanok

ready to move in, fully furnished,

sales price 9,950,000 THB call 061 525 9646 To view please E-Mail: info@immo-th.com Call 086 7944551 (Khun Aoi) English / Thai.

(CFSR 3002)Condo for sale at Baan Sansaran.

This condo is convenient to go everywhere. on Pethkaseam Road, 102 Sqm. 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Big Living Room, Swimming Pool View, facilities such as Fitness, For sale @ 9 Million THB or long trem rental price@ Bt 40 k per month, minimum one year with two months deposit :Call at 086 369 3604

CONDO FOR RENT Condo chain front beach studio for rent 25 Sq.m. A nice room, with a modern bathroom. 21 000 THB/month. Located just next to the Market Village and Bluport.

Fully equipped. Ideal for long stays.

To view please call 08 61 70 02 95 (THAI/EN) or 09 22 70 83 38 (FR/EN)

LAND FOR SALE (LFS 4001) ขายทีด ่ น ิ เปล่า จังหวัดประจวบคีรข ี น ั ธ์ Nice piece of Land at Prachoupkirikan for sale, 115 Tarangwha or 456 M2 (with Chanot) , at Ko Lak area, on Rural Road, about 15 min from the sea.

Please call: 096 231 1559 for info. Or email: marc.965@hotmail.com (LFS 4002)Land for sale @ Koh Lak ,Prachuab Khiri Khan , 15 Rai, 2 Ngan 22.9 Sq. Wah, selling price @ 62 Million THB or negotiable (Approx.

USD 1M 778K) or THB 10K per sqw, 260, exclude the public roads. Total land include the public road is about 22 Rai : Call at 086 369 3604

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Rimhaad condo for rent

ARTICLE FOR SALE King mattress and foundation for sale Sealy Posturepedic King size mattress and 2 Premium foundation mattresses.

Intended as a guest bed, but rarely used.

6 years old. Mattress pad and 1 set of sheets included! 35,000 THB, OBO David Byrum 086-014-3940 DLBYRUM@earthlink.net Judye Byrum 089-050-5011

83sqm 1bed2baths living room on 14fl.

Large pool. Rent 20000 per month Corner room with balcony all around View Huahin and also mountain Condo right in the beach next to Sheraton Huahin.

Tel 081-8270842

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24 Thailand Motor Show 2017

With the tagline “Reach to the Planet of Technology“, the 38th installation of the Bangkok International Motor Show was a spectacle of automotive extravagance.

The show was held from March 29th to April 9th at Challenger Hall, Impact Muang Thong Thani. The BIMS has earned a ‘Best in the Region” accolade and is now regarded as one of the top 5 motor shows in the world. More than 30 world leading car makers and 12 motorcycle manufacturers joined the show with their latest technology. The show included the launching of more than 10 new models together with another 3 concept cars that represent the cutting edge automotive technology. It is believed that the event will help recover the Thai automotive industry and stimulate the national economy by not less than 40 billion THB.

Dr. Prachin Eamlumnow (centre photo), President / CEO of Grand Prix International PLC, Chairman of the 38th Bangkok International Motor Show.

Three major car brands showcased concept cars with different takes on zero-emission motoring

Toyota FCV Mitsubishi MiEV Evolution III The futuristic-looking FCV boasts an aero-friendly body Part of the brand’s electric racing car project, it clocked and a hydrogen powered fuel-cell stack that can be reused run times within 10 sec of winning at international hill climb as an electricity generating device when not driven. events against cars using normal petrol engines.

Nissan E-Bio Fuel Cell minivan This Nissan is said to have the world’s first solid-oxide fuelcell, which can run on 100% bioethanol (E100) to produce zero-emission electric energy.

As well as mass-market entries, premium models showcased the top-end of the world’s automotive super-cars.

McLaren 720 S

Price: 28 million THB (est). The second-generation midengine supercar makes more use of carbon fibre to reduce weight and features a new, bigger 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 capable of 720hp.

Martin Vanquish S

Lamborghini Huracan Performante

Price: 28.9 million THB. The Vanquish S features the brand’s long-serving 6.0-litre naturally aspirated V12 albeit with power boosted to 600hp, along with chassis mods.

Thailand Car of the Year 2017

Price: 27.8 million THB. This is model of the regular Huracan boasts a 5.2-litre V10 engine with 640hp. The Performante has a seven-speed dual-clutch auto and four-wheel-drive for a 2.9sec 0-100kph time.

World Car of the Year 2017

The Mazda CX-3 crossover has won the coveted Thailand Car of the Year 2017 award, hosted by the Thai Automotive Journalists Association (TAJA).

The Jaguar F-Pace has been voted World Car of the Year for 2017, the automotive industry’s top award.

The CX-3 beat 9 other finalists, earning the most points from the jury, comprising of over 40 professional automotive journalists.

In doing so, the lightweight offroader has essentially come up from behind to beat off stiff SUV competition from two of the world’s biggest German marques, VW and Audi, whose latest midsize crossovers, the Tiguan and Q5 respectively had also made the final shortlist.

Only new models assembled in Thailand and officially launched during October 1st 2015, to September 30th 2016 are eligible for winning the award.

Scores were based on all aspects of the vehicle, including design, performance, safety, convenience, eco-friendliness and retail pricing. During the final round test driving was held at the Thailand Circuit in Nakhon Chaisri.

The 10 finalists were the Mazda CX-3, MG5, MG GS, BMW X1, BMW 7 Series, Honda BRV, Honda Civic, Thailand TR Transformer 2, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Mercedes-Benz GLE.

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And as well as taking away the top award, the F-Pace also scooped this year’s statute in the design category -- an award open to any car nominated in any category.

“The F-Pace was designed and engineered as a performance SUV With exceptional dynamics, everyday usability and bold design. Winning these two awards endorses the talent and great work of our teams that have delivered the world’s most practical sports car and Jaguar’s fastest selling vehicle,” said Dr Ralf Speth, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover.

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26 ESP Summer 2017 COLLECTION

For Summer 2017, ESP returns to the pleasure of the Cartoons for inspiration— emphasizing on streetwear for everyday designed for those ‘fun in the sun’ explorers. A showcase of creativity and freedom, the collection celebrates the change of season with a variety of newly designed apparels. Rejoicing in the strong identity of ESP collections, ESP looks firmly forward with a collection combining fun, versatility and affordability.

worn perfectly & appropriately outdoor.

The collection features denim & stripes, which are two main signatures of summer.

Hoodies can be matched with ripped denim pants. A printed cartoon dress worn over a white tee-shirt creates a distinctive style of ESP women. Many more for you to explore.

Men’s collection Minimalism with a tint of fun is seen on ESP menswear. A navy blue polo-shirt is one of the main pieces – it has bits of pieces of cartoon prints throughout the entire body.

You can wear it on a hot summer day by matching with denim shorts.

Colours In the summer times, flowers are blooming and the sun is shining, we want to focus on the beauty of this season. However, black & white have always been the easy items to wear. You can notice a touch of colours displayed through the Cartoons in every piece of the apparels. Striped & Blue colour are the key element shown in the Summer collection.

A short sleeve shirt in white uniquely designed with inspiring letters on the sleeves can be worn with a simple black bottom half. You can go commonly stylish by pairing our ESP tee-shirt with denim pants for some chilling situations. These are just a few examples of the collection.

About ESP : Who are we As children of Fashion: if you give us clothes that make us look fashionably cool, we will definitely wear it. It’s not hard at all to make us happy. Some people call us ‘Mainstream kids’ because of the fact that we like to keep up with current trends.

Women’s collection Emphasizing on the pleasure of everyday streetswear, women’s summer 2017 collection employs a range of designs and patterns directly inspired by the outdoorsy factors. What it means is all pieces can be

Whatever is shown on global fashion trends, we will go for it without thinking twice. If you ask us whether we are trend setters, we are not. We follow the trends and make it a statement. We aren’t afraid to try new things, new colours, new set

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28 Songkran ‘Family Fun Fest’

Songkran at Cha-Am took on a new look this year with the Songkran Family Fun Fest at the viewpoint and the theme “Live Laugh and Learn”. This was three days (and nights) of family activities including live concerts, magic shows and kids’ activities commencing with the traditional Thursday float parade Opening proceedings, a long parade of colorful floats was an eclectic mix of the traditional and less traditional floats. Without a suggestion of official restriction, this year’s Songkran parade had a much more family friendly feel, free from the constant attention of marauding ‘face painters’ or iced showers.

Bystanders were unlikely to stay dry, but sprayed by giggling children with water filled bowls or small water guns rather than the unwelcomed attention of those intent on causing as much discomfort as possible.

If this is the model for future Songkran parades, it certainly will be welcomed as the friendliest Songkran around.

Strolling along the market road

Our award for best float of the parade

The biggest water sprays to open the parade ‘Nong Nun’s just having fun

The solitary pedal powered ex-pat entry

Traditional blessings for onlookers Clowning around

A more traditional form of transport

Home grown musicians ‘sashay’ down the road

Apart from the main ‘viewpoint’ festival venue, Narathip Road was lined on one side with market cabanas offering a smorgasbord of offerings, perhaps less intrusive than has been seen on past occasions. Plenty of room to be seated and consider the mingling crowd while enjoying your choice of delicacies.

Captivating the audience After the recent International Kite Festival and moves to ensure a less congested beach, Songkran and the ‘Family Fun Fest’ has shown why Cha-Am is continuing to be one of the most family friendly places to be.

‘Beach Calming’ Cha-Am

‘The Cha-Am municipality and other authorities have been conducting meetings and reviewing beach services such as beach vendors, curb-side restaurants and providers of beach rental services.

This review is expected to result in stricter regulation and less congestion. It could be called a ‘beach calming’ approach.

The changes are expected to be subtle and unnoticed by the casual observer, but intended to ensure that the ChaAm seaside experience doesn’t lose any appeal, especially to families.

Steps have been taken to reduce the density of rented tables and chairs (only four tables between parked vehicles and the beach) and to insist that public parking on the beach is not controlled or influenced by businesses based at the beach.

A gap of at least 3 metres between the different beach rental operators will be enforced to allow easier public access to the beach. Curb-side restaurants across the road from the beach must be set back at least 0.8 of a metre from the road to allow pedestrian traffic.

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unlikely to be available. There is a view that the desirable level of beach services has already been exceeded.

It is understood that there are currently some 70 curb-side restaurants, 4,000 beach vendors, around 200 mobile food services and over 200 small business operations renting table, chairs and umbrellas of various shapes

and sizes. Additionally around 45 jet skis and almost 100 marine scooters (with or without banana boats) are available for hire.

The practice of clearing the beach from 5 PM each Tuesday (apart from public holidays) until Thursday morning to allow for the beach to be cleaned will be continued.

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30 Exploring a Different Side to Cambodia’s Capital Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh, the capital of neighbouring Cambodia, is a mere 70 minutes flight time from Bangkok and ideal for a long weekend Cambodia’s old capital Oudong, also spelt Udong is worth a half or full day excursion. It was the capital from 1618 to 1868, until the French persuaded King Norodom to move the royal court to Phnom Penh. You can hire a tuk tuk for the day, but I decided to make full use of the motorcycle I had hired. It is about 40kms out of Phnom Penh, and once out of the city, it is a pleasant ride following the banks of the Tonle Sap for a while.

There is a steep climb, but the views are awesome. You can take a path that runs along the ridge that allows you to visit a number of sites without going downhill.

The Royal Palace and an evening river dinner cruise are almost mandatory on your first visit.

There are a clutch of main attractions on everybody’s first time visit list. This may include the Royal Palace, as well as sites associated with the Khmer Rouge regime, such as Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the poignant Choeung Ek Genocidal Centre. The Russian Market is also on the list as well as some great food at the French Quarter or maybe dinner on a boat as the sun sets on the Tonle Sap. However away from the usual tourist attractions, consider a visit to tranquil Koh Dach or Silk Island, a 60 minute tuk tuk ride from the city centre, plus a 15 minute make-shift ferry journey or if you’re adventurous a short motorbike ride. This is an excursion away from the bustle and hustle of the capital and a good half or full day excursion.

Take a ferry ride and see the silk production at Koh Dach As the name of the island suggests, a big occupation here is the silk weaving. There many weavers and several sericulturists (silk producers) on the island. It is estimated that there are 20,000 weavers and about 50100 sericulturists in Cambodia; with 95% of the raw silk imported from neighbouring Vietnam.

Not far from the ferry you will see high silted houses with huge intricate looms underneath. At Chong Koh village cooperative, ladies spin and weave individually designed sarongs and scarves. You should politely bargain if you would like to buy something.

Next an afternoon on an organised tour in Kingdom Brewery, Phnom Phen’s microbrewery. I came across the brewmaster German born Peter Haupenthal just north of the Japanese Bridge a couple of years ago when I was the very first ‘unofficial/official’ tourist visitor. Peter explained that he had a problem with attempting to brew mango beer, and realised fresh mango juice is an impossible additive.

Some of the sights at Chedi Damrei Sam Poan The most memorable is Chedi Damrei Sam Poan, built in honour of Cambodian King Ang Duong, whose official title is Preah Raja Samdach Preah Hariraksha Rama Suriya Maha Isvara Adipati. It was built to house the King’s ashes by his son King Norodom in 1891. A four-faced stupa looks down sternly and ominously on visitors below.

Kingdom Brewery, Phnom Phen’s microbrewery A taste of village life outside Phnom Penh One advantage of having your own transport is you can go where you want, without being directed to where the guide might like to take you. After a few kilometres we met a number of giant human mannequins racing from house to house collecting money for a temple.

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If you are tired of bland South East Asian beer, you are in for a treat with a brewery tour on offer afternoons 1pm to 5pm. You can walk around the plant, try some sampler beers, and then more beer if you haven’t had enough. Or you can try the TGIF (Thank God It’s Friday), on the first Friday of every month with burgers, fries and unlimited beer.

Visa Details: E Visa www.evisa.gov.kh, Thais 15 days Visa Free. Flights: Daily frequent flights from Don Muang Bangkok. Bus: 13 hours, direct from Morchit Bus Station 5 am or private buses from Khao San Road.

Koh Dach: Head over the Japanese Friendship Bridge, turn right on National Highway 6A. After a few kilometres, two ferry crossings are on your right, at the villages of Kdey Chas and Bach Kheng.

Kingdom Brewery: North of Sosowith Quay. www. kingdombreweries.com Oudong: Kompong Chnang bound bus, disembark at the 37 kms mark. Motodops, (pillion on motorcycle) or share taxi from Sorya Bus Station Psar Thom (Central Market).

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At Home in ‘The Park’

Buying a property from plans or from a ‘concept design’ can be difficult. It’s impossible to get the feel of being inside or using the spaces based on artist’s impressions or models carefully prepared to impress you, but perhaps nothing like the real thing.

Much closer to reality is the ‘show home’, constructed in the same way with the same fittings and quality of what you can experience as a resident. Of course you can chose the colours and individualise the fittings, but there won’t be any unfortunate surprises later.

The completion of Lotus Stage One means that facilities such as large communal swimming pools, restaurant & bar, spa, fitness and recreation center, mini mart and a shuttle service to Hua Hin are already in place with more to come.

Maybe try sitting at the kitchen bench and on a lounge chair gazing out the window. Stroll around the garden at your leisure and imagine entertaining your friends poolside. There shouldn’t be any hurry; take the time to feel at home and to experience what life could be like in the future.

There’s no shortage of exercise options including a jogging track with the fitness centre already in use and a Muay Thai boxing ring almost completed. Of course golfers already appreciate only being five minutes away from Banyan, one of Hua Hin’s most awarded golf courses and a local favourite.

A visit to The Park will start with introduction at the sales office. Next stroll a hundred metres or so to The Park show home. Patcharaporn Nakapan or Khun Annie, a co-owner, was our host who clearly feels she is at home. She says that a frequent comment from visitors is about value for money.

Khun Annie; feeling at home at ‘The Park’ Our visit to ‘The Park’ offered just that experience. This is stage two of a development to follow the completed Lotus Resort and Spa next door. Both are located on the way to the Banyan Golf Course just a few kilometres further up the road and off Soi 112 behind MahaSamutr.

The show home is the 3 bedroom Oasis Villa priced at 5.8 million THB, decorated in subtle tones with an established garden and private pool. Other options include Oasis 1, a two bedroom villa at 4.7 million, Oasis 2 a 3 bedrooms at 5.5 million or even four bedrooms at 6.9 million THB. The most important thing is the construction innovation of the new villas. The environmental green construction guaranties efficient energy saving and environmental protection.

Using BlueScope, an Australian Company which is one of biggest steel manufactures

of the world, means a 30 year structural guarantee. The use of magnesium boards with rock wool isolation, solar water heaters, a 30,000 litre underground water tank and LED lights throughout the Villa, is only a part of the excellence in materials and perfect finishing.

The message is make a visit to experience what could be in store at The Park. You will already be able to see the on-site facilities and even the ongoing construction. Fifteen eager home buyers have already decided to make The Park their future home-away-from-home recognising these advantages and the value for money.

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353 Centara World Masters Golf Championship

The 2017 Centara World Masters Golf Championship in Hua Hin is back from 11th until the 17th June with its 4th edition.

The event features 72-holes of stableford competition, lots of gifts and prizes, plus nightly parties and entertainment. At the heart of the event’s success is the c a m a ra d e r i e d eve l o p e d a m o n g participants. Black Mountain, Banyan and Sea Pines golf courses will give the ultimate golfing experience.

The Centara World Masters is open to golfers aged 35 and over, with golfers competed for more than 1.5 million THB in prizes. The Event age categories will be 35 – 55, 56 – 65 and 66+. Drawing golfers of a similar age and handicap together is among the event’s great traditions.

The Centara World Masters is a joint partnership between Australian-based Go Golfing and Thailand’s Golfasian. Golfasian Managing Director, Mark Siegel commented that, “Thailand is a world-class golf and holiday destination. Showcase events like the Centara World Masters that attract huge interest and profile internationally go a long way to growing year-round golf tourism.”

The tournament attracts big numbers from Australia, the Philippines, India, New Zealand and China. Additionally players from France, Germany, United States, the United Kingdom, UAE and even Iceland have been represented along with ASEAN nations including Thailand and Vietnam.

More than 85 million THB is expected to be injected into the Thai economy.

The tournament is a major boon for tourism in Hua Hin during low season.

Last year the event also raised 109,500 THB for Jungle Aid, a charity providing a better future for displaced Thai children in remote communities.

Our conversations with the party-goers at the 2016 gala presentation dinner were laced with lavish praise of the organisers, the quality of the golf courses, competition and the social scene.

“Everything has been perfect” or “the organisation was so professional” were common comments.

Hua Hin Lord Mayor, Nopporn Vuttikul commented that: “Events like this are not only a great source of community pride; they also bring social and economic benefits to the host community.

Golf tourism is one of the largest contributors to Hua Hin’s economy and supporting events like the Centara World Masters will help us achieve our goal to be recognized as Asia’s best golf destination.”

For more information and registration: www.thailandworldmasters.com

Regional Condo Glut Slows New Project Launches Unsold condominium units in Cha-am and Hua Hin will continue to slow the launch of new projects this year, says property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.

The agency estimates there are few new projects with a total of only 600 units that are set to open this year.

Risinee Sarikaputra, director for research and consultancy, said developers have either delayed or paused the launch of new condo projects in Cha-am and Hua Hin since last year, as there are still many condo units available in the market.

“Developers have acknowledged that there is too much supply of both newly launched and resale condo units in these two areas, while competition in selling prices is quite high, contradicting weak demand,” she said. “Some developers have turned some condo units into hotel rooms.”

1,823 units, with tightening mortgage criteria partially to blame.

By location, the majority of accumulative condo supply, about 15,320 units or 65%, was in Cha-am. The rest was scattered around four locations: Khao Takiab with 2,704 units (11%); Hua Hin at 2,321 (10%), Khao Tao with 1,947 (8%); and inland at 1,292 (6%).

Risinee said there would only be two or three new condo projects launched this year. One of them is from the SET-listed developer L.P.N. Development Plc, whose project will have 400 units in the first phase. The other will be a small-scale project, although the operator may delay that project.

According to Knight Frank’s research on the Cha-am and Hua Hin condo markets, accumulative condo supply from the two areas was 23,584 units at the end of February, with no new projects or units launched during the period. Last year, new condo supply launched in Cha-am and Hua Hin totalled 1,592 units, down from 3,087 units in 2015.

The largest quantity of new condo supply launched in a single year was in 2011 with 6,079 units, followed by 2012 with 5,503 units.

“The huge amount of new supply added in

2011 resulted in a sharp fall in the condo takeup rate to 45.4% from 78.6% in 2010,” she said.

Although there was a large number of new condos launched a year later, the take-up rate improved to 56.7% in 2012 as the devastating floods in 2011 that rampaged many parts of Thailand boosted demand in the Cha-am and Hua Hin, among the few locations that escaped the disaster.

The rate improved in 2013 to 60.5%, and then jumped to 70% in 2014. That growth has continued through to this year with a 77.9%

rate reported at the end of February.

Knight Frank sees limits on new supply launched each year resulting in take-up rate improvements. The agency also reported that there were 221 units sold in the first two months of this year, with around 3,000 units of unsold, completed condominiums in the market.

The agency’s study said the annual unit takeup rate in Cha-am and Hua Hin was relatively steady from 2013-15, ranging between 2,4002,800 units. But that figure dropped in 2016 to

Khao Takiab saw the highest sales rate with 93.5%, as it is considered an extension of Hua Hin, while the property projects there offered lower selling prices. It was followed by inland locations with a sales rate of 89.1%, Hua Hin with 88.8% and Cha-am with 73.7%.

Khao Tao has shown the lowest demand and sales rate with 69.5%, as it is the area farthest away from Bangkok. As a result, few developers are interested in this location.

Only one project has been launched in the past two years — Bella Costa with 323 units —

by SET-listed Property Perfect Plc. – Bangkok Post

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375 Have Foreign Buyers Discovered the Thai Residential Market?

As the number of foreigners coming to Thailand for business and pleasure continues to increase, so, too, does their interest in acquiring residential property in the country. However, interest does not always translate into sales for various reasons.

Many of the foreign investors are focused on industry, with the heaviest activity in industrial estates, especially on the Eastern Seaboard. Japanese companies have been active in Thailand for decades, and Japan remains the biggest source of expatriates who have applied for work permits.

However, a growing number of Chinese are also entering the country to invest and work, and they have become the second largest expatriate group among work permit holders.

China has also led the tourism surge in recent years. The number of foreign tourist arrivals last year reached a record 32.6 million, and 8.9 million of those visitors came from China. The Tourism and Sports Ministry and private sector groups have forecast that foreign tourist numbers in 2017 could top 35 million, representing almost a 10% increase over 2016, with Asians leading the way.

All foreigners who stay in Thailand over the long term need residences, and while most will rent accommodation, a good number seek to invest in condominiums. The accommodation requirements of foreigners who are here to work and those who are here for tourism are not very different, other than location.

Those in the country for work will look for residences or condominiums in Bangkok, near the industrial estates where their businesses are located, or in other primary business cities. Foreign tourists generally look to buy condominiums or property in coastal cities such as Pattaya, Hua Hin and Phuket.

The first priority for all foreigners interested in buying property is condominiums because they can own the units in their own name. In addition, condominiums are relatively easy to buy and sell, and they can serve as investments in both the long and short term.

Many Thai developers have been trying to sell more of their condominium units to Hong Kong and Singapore buyers than mainland Chinese during the past two years. But maybe there is a shift in interest back to mainland Chinese buyers in 2017 due to the large number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand. Cultural similarities, as well as the rising number of Chinese who favour Thailand for work, business investment and retirement, mean this market has high potential.

While the Japanese still top the table among foreign investors in Thailand, they are not very interested in buying condominiums in the country.

In any case, one thing that all foreign condominium purchasers have in common is the desire to make a sound investment. Some will be leaving Thailand after a few years

when their work contracts end and will want to sell their units. Others will be in the country for just a few weeks or months each year and will want to rent their units out for the rest of the time. The main question they have is whether the yield or profit is reliable and based on reasonable data.

Although yields on condominiums in Thailand are not that high, they are still higher than the interest rates available from commercial banks and involve lower risk than investing in the stock market. The majority of foreign investors are thus highly concerned with yield, capital gains or profits, which they expect to be based on reliable data. They will closely study the numbers forecast by developers, agencies and anyone else trying to sell condominium units to get an idea of what to expect.

Thus, it is not wise to promise yields or gains that cannot realistically be obtained. If foreign buyers start to discover that returns consistently fall short of the mark, they may become unhappy and disappear from the Thailand condominium market in the future. – Bangkok Post

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Thailand Golf Expo 2017

‘Rhodes Rules School’ Questions & Answers

For golfers of all abilities who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of the Rules of Golf; provided by Rules guru and author Barry Rhodes.

Each month 5 new Questions & Answers will be shown; here are numbers 41 - 45.

TRUE or FALSE?

Thailand is seen as one of the best golf destinations in Asia where it homes over 200 stunning golf courses and golf resorts throughout the Kingdom. Out of these, 160 are run by private companies and around 40 belong to public and state enterprises.

Golf business in Thailand nowadays attracts inflowing numbers of foreign investments due to competitive pricings in green fees and other related services.

Recent surveys have found that more and more overseas golfers have increased their interest in playing golf in Thailand. Average spending per golfer is expected to be not to be less than THB 4,000 per day.

Overall, golf course business in Thailand has tendency to grow about 10% including playing golf amongst Thais, especially when seen as a family activity. Golfing today thus

expands its market coverage to include every age-range from youngsters to seniors.

This year, N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Co., Ltd. (NEO), strongly supported by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced this exhibition with a comprehensive range of golf products, services and destinations as the Thailand Golf Expo to help boost golf tourism in Thailand.

The show not only supports making Thailand a hub of exhibitions in golfing and golfrelated products/services, but also encourages a trading atmosphere through business matching, in which TAT will be inviting over 200 regional traders to the show, aiming to develop it to be the biggest exhibition for golfers in Asia. Hua Hin golf courses will be amongst the exhibitors.

For more information visit www.thailandgolfexpo.com

Question 41 In his a stroke play competition a player takes two practice swings in a water hazard, touching the ground each time. He incurs total penalties of four strokes for grounding his club in a hazard twice. True or False?

Answer: False. Decision 1-4/12(3). Note: A single penalty is incurred when related acts result in one Rule being breached more than once.

Question 42 An artificially-surfaced road is an obstruction and a player may take relief without penalty.

True or False?

Answer: True. Definition of Obstructions.

Note: An obstruction is anything artificial, including the artificial surfaces and sides of roads and paths. A player may take relief from interference by an immovable obstruction.

Question 43 A player rotates his ball on the putting green to line-up the trademark with the hole. He does not lift the ball, mark its position or change its position. There is no penalty. True or False?

Answer: False. Decision 18-2a/33. Note: If the player had marked the position of the ball

before rotating it, there would have been no penalty.

Question 44 A player may drop a rake in the bunker beside him before he takes his stance to make his stroke. True or False?

Answer: True. Decision 13-4/21. Note: The player would incur a penalty if, when he dropped the rake, it moved his ball or improved the lie of his ball.

Question 45 A player says to his fellow competitor, “You have no shot at all. If I were you, I would declare your ball unplayable.” He is penalised two strokes. True or False?

Answer: True. Rule 8-1 Advice and Definition of Advice. Note: Advice is any counsel or suggestion that could influence a player in determining their play. However, information on the Rules is not advice, so if the player had outlined the three options for an unplayable ball, without making a recommendation, no penalty would have been incurred.

The above content has been provided to Hua Hin Today by Barry Rhodes ©2016 and may not be copied without permission. The answers to the questions have been referenced to the Rules of Golf 2016 ©2015 and the Decisions on the Rules of Golf 20162017 ©2015, as approved by R&A Rules Limited and The United States Golf Association. The answers do not carry the official approval of the R&A or USGA. Check out www.barryrhodes.com

Makes More Fast Putts Golf tip March 2017

Here’s the dilemma when you face one of those slippery downhill putts: How do I hit this thing soft enough? Some people say you should make contact off the toe of the putter, but that can cause the face to twist open. Others say grip down to shorten the club, but that creates a different setup and feel. Do you really want to do all that on a putt that’s already freaking you out?

The most effective method for handling short, speedy putts is two-fold: First, take an extra-light grip; and second, make a slow-motion stroke. The light grip—and I mean almostfalling-out-of-your-hands light—will deaden the hit. It’s a good idea to grip and re-grip a little at address to make sure you’re not tightening up. When it comes to the stroke, the feel you want is slow back, slow through. Remember, you’re trying to hit the ball a foot or less. But don’t just tap it carelessly—the line matters, too. You have to commit to your aim. As you step in, aim the face first, pointing it down the line you want to start the ball on. Then focus on that light grip and slow stroke. (Pic1) John Wither, PGA Golf Professional, Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin, www.huahingolfacademy.com, Tel +66 (0) 811426216

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10 42 Stig’s Black Mountain Ten Years On; What’s Next?

When Black Mountain’s founder Stig Notlöv first visited Hua Hin in 2004, he quickly recognised the region’s golf potential and set about achieving his dream to create the best golf course in Asia.

Ten years on from the opening on 7th April 2007 and some would say the dream has been fully realised, but we suspect there’s more yet to come.

Stig remains a dreamer and that means the latest addition of the ‘west course’ nine holes may not be the completed story and he’s not one to ‘telegraph his punches’. We’ll all know about the next project when it’s underway.

Expect the unexpected to be achieved without fuss and at full speed. Stig doesn’t know the meaning of “too hard’; he lives by the motto “if it’s not impossible, it’s easy.”

Then there’s a growing ‘club’ of professionals who have made Black Mountain home. Not just because of the weather, the facilities or the course itself, but also because this is one of the few places in the world where they can live literally on course with their families. It’s just a buggy ride away from practice or playing a round.

The current list includes Thongchai Jaidee, Rikard Karlberg, Prom Meesawat, Berry Henson, Jazz Janewattananond, Johan Edfors and Pelle Edberg.

10th anniversary celebrations with a bonus for golfers!

The new (west) nine holes is open for use after the ‘soft opening’ last month, but subject to refinement and modification with an official launch planned for October.

From Harald Elisson, Managing Director Black Mountain Golf Club “We enthusiastically look forward to Black Mountain’s evolution, continuing to develop an exceptional environment, both on and off the course. Growing our community, hosting more international tournaments and events, and as always, dedicating ourselves to innovation to enhance the Black Mountain experience. On behalf of all of us at Black Mountain, happy 10th anniversary!”

In the short history (by golf course standards), Black Mountain has become the most widely-acclaimed golf course in Thailand, winning numerous domestic and international awards.

The acclamation has also been unanimous from some of the most renowned and respected luminaries of the game. Apart from admiring professionals such as Colin Montgomerie, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Scott Hend and Jeev Milkha Singh to name just a few. David Leadbetter the world’s highest profile golf coach regards the course as one of the top courses in the world – “manicured, fabulous, great” to use his words.

The 20th April marked the official anniversary with a big golf tournament and anniversary dinner. A jazz ensemble took to the stage at the club house restaurant with not too many speeches. Just a night of fun, good cheer and great food in the usual Black Mountain style.

The bonus is that until the grand opening of the new west nine on 20th October, there is a now reduction of 50% off green fees; a huge incentive for all golfers.

For ‘ordinary’ golfers, the Black Mountain Golf Course also holds a special place. Some tangible reasons include the number of tee box options which mean a difference of around 1,500 metres in length between the men’s championship 18 holes to the shortest option. This means a less intimidating round and fewer lost balls for the high handicappers.

There’s also the knowledge that course conditions will always be superb. Getting the course ready for a major event doesn’t mean the greens or fairways will be any different; they’re always at their best. Golfers of all abilities feel they are privileged; like being on golfing ‘hallowed ground’.

There’s something remarkable about the feeling that Black Mountain is simultaneously exclusive and welcoming to everyone.

Hua Hin Today congratulates Stig, Harald and the staff of Black Mountain on their achievements over the past ten years. Black Mountain’s presence has been a major contribution to the community and for Hua Hin being awarded Best Golfing Destination in Asia; well done to all concerned!

The 16th Hua Hin & Cha-Am Golf Festival 2017 Confirmed

Khun Suwit Ruengroongrueng, as President of the Phetchaburi – Prachuap Khirikhan Golf Association, has confirmed with Hua Hin Today arrangements for the 16th Annual Hua Hin Cha-Am Golf festival this year during the months of August and September.

Major golf courses in Hua Hin will offer very special green fees during these 2 months. The full pricing details, including golf carts are yet to be confirmed.

Team Europe, led by playing Captain Colin Montgomerie (left) from Scotland overcame the Asian challenge in the 2011 Royal Cup at Black Mountain.

Black Mountain residents Johan Edfors from Sweden played for Europe and Thailand’s Thongchai Jaidee played for Asia. Their halved singles match remains a hot topic of conversation!

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Additionally, there will be a weekly (Sunday) tournament at one of golf courses culminating in a winners’ tournament to complete the Festival. The golf courses involved are likely to be Black Mountain, Banyan, Royal Springfield, Imperial Lakeview, Royal Hua Hin, Palm Hills, Majestic Creek, Kraeng Krachan and Suanson/Sea Pines.

The Hua Hin Cha-Am Golf Festival is a great opportunity to become familiar with some of the best golf courses in Thailand and for visiting golfers to enjoy some real

bargains. The so-called ‘low season’ maybe during the wet season but our region’s climate poses few restrictions to those ‘in the know’.

August and September is during the European summer, so that enticing travellers who prefer to escape long winter months poses some difficulties. However southern hemisphere golfers are very different. The marketing opportunities to these countries are obvious, particularly ‘golf mad’ Australia and New Zealand. These countries are obvious targets to put ‘low season’ golf on the map.

PPGA Thailand was established in 2000 by golf course management and the golf travel industry. PPGA creates activities and tournament to promote Hua Hin / Cha-Am as the best seaside golf resort in South East Asia.

More information will soon become available at www. ppgathailand.com.

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+66 99-196-1642 +66 85-071-0778

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New at the Marriott Hua Hin Cold Cuts & Wine @ M Terrace The Siam Bakery @ Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa is known for its great coffee as well as its freshly baked breads and pâtisserie, however this French provincial styled restaurant is now offering a little slice of Europe three nights a week.

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings, Hua Hin locals and guests of the hotel can partake in a ‘charcuterie’ buffet and wine offer.

The Siam Bakery is the first restaurant you see on the right as you approach the Marriott Resort & Spa, as it has street frontage. A Marriott team member warmly greets you and runs you through the offerings; you then have a choice of comfortable outdoor seating or step inside to the cool surroundings of the restaurant.

Live music starts at 7pm, however the buffet is ready to go by 6.30. With 5 set menus to choose from, what a great appetizer the buffet could be to start your evening meal, or just sit back, relax and take your time to enjoy the food, wine and entertainment till around 10pm.

Your journey begins with 5 different types of bread, all able to be warmed.

some mixed pickled vegetables, which help to cut through the richness of the buffet.

The buffet itself offers a wide selection of charcuterie, including South Tirol Bacon, Lomo (cured pork tenderloin) and Pancetta; add Black Pudding for those lovers of something a little different and you have a selection to suit every palate. Should you have a particular favourite, the chef is on hand to slice more to order. There is a sumptuous liver sausage that has the texture of pate, which matches wonderfully with the warm bread.

A nice edition is the cubed Edam cheese, along with pitted green olives.

No charcuterie buffet is complete without tantalising salads to go with it. First up is Bavarian potato salad, followed by a Fleisch salad to add to your plate. For a little zing, try

For more information please contact: Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa on 032 904 666

For the perfect evening, my suggestion is to start the evening inside, then head outside after dark, wine glass in hand, to enjoy the duo and the outdoor atmosphere.

Prices start at 199++THB for Set A, through to 1,299++THB for Set D which includes a bottle of sparkling wine.

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2 46 An Award Winning Resort Focusing on Family Fun! One of the best family-friendly resorts in SE Asia, the Novotel Hua Hin Cha-am Beach Resort & Spa, has a place where kids can escape and have fun; the way only kids know how.

For some serious break away time for the family, Novotel’s Kids World has something for every kid. This arcade for kids has individual pods where you can play video games, either on your own or with a playmate. There are interactive games and a mini theatre; for the junior kids there is a ball pen and slide. There is also a welldesigned kids’ program to entertain and feed the kids.

The Novotel has really thought of everything for kids all ages. A room with three fully fitted out cots where your really little ones can take a nap. There is a free babysitting service that parents can take advantage of whilst they are dining in Ocean Terrace restaurant or enjoying a spa treatment; Time out for parents!

In 2016, Trip Advisor awarded the resort Top Resort for Families in Thailand in their Travellers’ Choice Awards - Hotel category; here are the reasons why. Get out your day planner to ensure that your family can experience everything that is on offer.

It all starts at check in where kids can feel like superstars with their own check in area and special sweet treat to start their stay.

Pikachu, the Novotel Mascot, may also make a guest appearance to welcome you.

For the energetic family, the outdoor activities are fab! The 4 metre high jumping castle and slide is good for hours of fun for

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the kids. Get the family into Sumo Wrestling suits and start a round or two of body slamming. There are also water activities scheduled throughout the day, or slip and slide on the water slide.

If you are planning your next family holiday, look no further than the Novotel. Sixteen of their largest rooms have been converted into Family Fun Rooms; some even have bunk beds!

For residents of Hua Hin wanting to enjoy the restaurants and bars, bring the kids to swim, play and have their own space, this is the place; the resort actually encourages it!

The team at the Novotel is trained to ensure the experience for everyone is memorable.

To make a booking or enquire about what is on offer: Novotel Hua Hin Cha-am Beach Resort & Spa Telephone: +66 (0) 32 708 300 Email: rsvn@novotelhuahin.com www.novotelhuahin.com

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All You Need To Know About Plant-Based Cuisine

Plant-based cuisine is not just another expression for a fancy form of vegan food. This is a world-wide movement and lifestyle that is demonstrating the advantages of this way of living.

Workshop leader Laura Castro (right) from Colombia captivating the audience There are many reasons to dine with Plant-Based Cuisine.

Some consider it for health reasons, others due to allergies, yet others so as to not eat or harm animals. As we learnt “It’s easy to be convincing when the food is delicious. It doesn’t feel like a sacrifice--it feels like a step up.” There are many very influential plant-based followers in the world and the numbers are growing.

Evason Managing Director Alan Thomas waiting to try the results

“People eat meat and think they will become strong as an ox, forgetting that the ox eats grass.” - Pino Caruso

The movement is not being led by those who have otherwise chosen some sort of alternative lifestyle or ‘dropped-out’ hippy style; there’s no need to wear hessian clothing or to be one of the ‘great unwashed’!

“The Gods created certain kinds of beings to replenish our bodies; they are the trees and the plants and the seeds.”

-Plato

Our introduction to plant-based cuisine was to attend the first afternoon workshop at the Blue Lotus Learning Centre at the Everson Hua Hin Resort at Pranburi.

The Blue Lotus is an exclusive learning facility which provides integrated individual working stations, a walk in freezer and fridge with every station fitted with a high speed blender, individual cold storage space, a wall dehydrator, central chef station with screen, white board and all the tools to process raw food and vegan food in the best conditions possible.

It’s a world-class learning facility with all the advantages that a five star resort can provide.

However deciding to adopt the plant-based option means there is a learning curve. Providing nutritious and delicious food this way means understanding the use of alternatives to dairy product including milk, butter and eggs as the usual cooking ingredients.

It may not be rocket science but there are important differences in your approach to cooking that your mum probably never told you. There have been many advances in food preparation techniques and ingredients not available just a few years ago. Now, with new kitchen chemistry, food preparation techniques and new combinations of spices, ingredients and textures many long loved favourites can plant-based.

Khun Visa (above left) from Hua Hin Today and Richard Buckle (below left) from Surf 102.5 FM amongst the first workshop participants

There will be many more opportunities to join a plantbased cuisine workshop to come from introductory to advanced sessions including four day classes with package deals at the Evason.

Your best contact (English or Thai) is the Blue Lotus Coordinator Chompunuit Satiantammanee or Khun Bestie to her friends.

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Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin

Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas

Summer is perfect to enjoy seafood while spending your holidays in the beach paradise. Throughout May, Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa spices up your summer break with the taste of its Executive Chef’s 5 must-try seasonal seafood dishes including lobster fried with black pepper, crab yellow curry, deep fried shrimps in spring roll sheets with mango salad, crab cakes and friend seabass fillet with green mango salad. Available daily from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. at the poolside Al Hamra Restaurant, prices start from 450++ THB per dish.

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Daily CoffeeCatalyzed Vitality Package at Shine Spa Nature endowed the much countedon coffee bean with many life-enhancing properties.

Among other star qualities, they’re good for blood circulation, energizing, anti-oxidant rich, and reduce cellulite. 9:00 AM-9:00 PM 3,000 THB per person and 5,800 THB for a couple

OH-FISH-CIALLY Best Fish in Town!Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.at COAST Beach Club & Bistro Choose your fresh fish fillet of tuna, salmon, seabass or snapper along with your favorite sauce and side order then we will pan sear it and deliver to your table. Your fillet includes a selection from the chef’s salad buffet. Price: Baht 450++(200g portion) Gusto etCosy Beach Restaurant

Hello; buy one get one free from 4 pm – 7 pm.More information each day, ask at the restaurant.

La Botte

Everyday Buy 1 pizza and get 1 beer free from 12 noon to 17.00 hours

LUNA LA PRAN RESTAURANT “Finger Licking Good Pork Ribs at Luna La Pran Restaurant” A la carte - Daily 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM May-June 2017 InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

PASTA

EXTRAVAGANZA

AT AZURE Come join us for our first ever pasta extravaganza.

Discover various types of pasta, sauces, and other mouth-watering dishes while relaxing at the beachfront, Azure restaurant from 6.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.THB 890 net per person including soft drinks and fresh juices.

Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa

“Daily Cocktail & Mocktail Happy Hours” Seize the perfect time with the like-minded while the changing sky on sunset ahead of you during daily Buy 1 Get 1 Free Cocktail & Mocktail Happy Hours from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Al Bahr Beach Bar.

THURSDAYS Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin

Steak Out EveryThursday

from 7:00 p.m. - 10:30 pm.at COAST Beach Club & BistroSelect your preferred steak from Australia or New Zealand.

Cooked to your order and accompanied by the chef’s salad buffet of fresh cut vegetables and greens - truly a meat lovers delight!

Price: Baht 990++ (200g portion) InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

THAI CULTURAL NIGHT AT PIROM Experience truly original Thai cuisine and entertainment every Friday from 6.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. at Pirom restaurant. Our Chefs will be serving up most popular Thai traditional dishes along with authentic cultural dance show.990 THB net per person including soft drinks and fresh juices

Da Mario

Everyday Buy 1 pizza get 1 beer FREE from 12 : 00-17:00

Specail Day

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin

10th Anniversary Music Celebrations at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Episode 2 : Forever Joe & Kong Cool music and escapism combine to create another night to savour and remember on Saturday, June 17, 2017, as Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa continues its series of 10th anniversary celebrations with a very special treat. Groove in style to Joe & Kong’s greatest hits. And let’s get set to the after concert party, enjoy the electronic vibe of DJ Dance Party with free entrance. 8:00 11:00 PM Room Package from THB. 5,900 Tickets only at THB. 1,000 per person PHONE NUMBERS

LIVE VIVACIOUSLY IN THE SUNSHINE Daily, 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m Refresh your skin and experience the curative benefits of Aloe Vera through our exclusive Spa Ritual, encompassing a cooling Aloe Vera Body Wrap and a Body Massage that utilizes houseblended Aloe Vera Oil. With the package comes a Skin-Saving Gift Set encouraging you to live your life vivaciously in Thailand’s spring sunshine! 90 minutes : Baht 2,290++ per person

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin

Rest Detail Hua Hin

Soak up the night with live jazz music every Friday; Meat Me @ Rest Scene from 6.30 -10 .00 pm.

Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin

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SUNDAYS

InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

S A T U R D A Y SUNDOWNER ON THE BEACH Don’t miss our beach bar from 5.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Sip your favourite drink under the stars and on the sand, all to the sound of DJ tunes.

SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH BY THE SEA Savour brunch at the beachfront with our Azure Signature Brunch Buffet every Sunday from 11.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

The menu features assorted appetisers, fresh hot and cold Hua Hin seafood, sushi selection, and international BBQ favorites created

by Executive Chef Riccardo Ioanna. The sea-breezy tunes of our Jazz Band help set the mood for a delightful meal.THB 1,800 net per person including half bottle of Chandon.THB 1,400 net per person including soft drink and fresh fruit juices

Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas

Reef & Beef Friday 12th from 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. at COAST Beach Club & Bistro Discover the variety of coast side dishes and a wide assortment of tempting appetizers, fresh fish, seafood, prime quality meats and live entertainment.

Price: Baht 1,100++ per person

LUNA LA PRAN R E STAU R A N T Saturday Chill & Grill at Luna La Pran 6:30-10:00 PM Every Saturday Adult : THB 1,490 net per person Child : THB. 745 net

Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa

This summer, discover the secret beauty of the world-renowned “Liquid Gold” from Morocco only at Eat-all-you-can, Noora Spa. Choose to Every Friday with pamper yourself with Pizza, Pasta & Risotto the beauty benefits of Special at Salas 100% natural argan oil Restaurant 6:30 including high vitamin 10:00 PM Unlimited E, antioxidants, antiPizza & Pasta Every aging agents and skin Friday Adult : THB moisturizer from Skin 690 net per person Detoxifying Package, Child : 345 THB. net 90 minutes at THB SPG members enjoy 1,999 net, daily from 9 20% on food a.m. – 9 p.m.

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Sunday Roast @ COAST Every Sunday exclusive for Lunch & Dinner at COAST Beach Club & Bistro Choose your own favourite portion of ROAST - Tender Pork, Juicy Beef or Tasteful Lamb, served right at your table with freshly cooked root vegetables and assorted home made sauces. Price: Starts from Baht 690++ per couple.

Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Amari Hua Hin

Until May 15, “Fantastic 4” 4 Persons in 1 Room package to save your best summer ever. Stay in a group of 4 persons for one night-stay in the Jacuzzi Suite with buffet breakfast for 4 persons and enjoy capturing the funny group shots at ‘For Art’s Sake Hua Hin’ 4D art museum with 4 complimentary entrance tickets, 24-hour swimming pool and fitness, free internet, 20% spa discount, 10% food and beverage discount inclusive in the package for only B6,499 net per night.

NADIN WINE presents “An Exclusive Wine Experience” on Saturday, 13 May 2017 from 17:00 to 20:00. The price per person is THB 699 net, including a selection of red wine and canapés.

Limited offer!499THB net for advanced booking,

PHONE NUMBERS Rest Detail Hua Hin

: 032 547 733

Gusto et Cosy Beach Restaurant : 096 015 0500

Da Mario Restaurant

: 032 530 170

La Botte

Dusit Thani Hua Hin

: 032 520 009

Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin

Baansillapin Huahin Artist Village : 087 047 7125

Putahracsa Hua Hin

: 032 531 470

Amari Hua Hin

Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa : 032 616 777

: 032 616 600

Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

InterContinental Hua Hin Resort : 032 616 999

HUA HUA HIN HIN TODAY, TODAY, May May 2017 2017

: 032-521234

FRIDAY

: 032 655 078

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Sansara Black Mountain For residents of Sansara, the idea that life can get better as they get older is more than just a welcome thought, it’s a distinct possibility.

Address: 565 Moo 7, Nong Hieng Road, Hin LekFai, Hua10% Hin Tel: 02 683 0088 VIP Email: info@sansara.asia Web: www.sansara.asia

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Natee International Law Office

The 160 spacious guest rooms and suites are tastefully furnished, offering spectacular sea views and are thoughtfully designed to ensure guests maximum satisfaction.

Address: 222/2 Petchkasem Road , Hua Hin Tel: 032 511 499 Email: info@huahingrand.co.th Web: www.huahingrand.co.th

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Kiteboarding Asia Hua Hin

NILO is a full-service law firm providing bi-lingual (Thai and English) legal and paralegal services to clients throughout the Kingdom of Thailand.

Address: 788/58 Sea Sand Ville, Petkasem Rd, KM 211, Cha-Am Tel: 032 772 647, 032 772 648 Email: nilo@ksc.th.com Web: www.nateelaw.com

Hua Hin Grand and Plaza Hotel

Book kitesurfing & SUP lessons, buy kites, kiteboards.. หนังสือ ไคท์บอร์ด และบทเรียน ซับ, ไคท์บอร์ด 预定冲浪活动，SUP课程，风筝以及冲浪板...

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RCIM

Address: 143/8 Soi 75/1, Hua Hin Tel: 081 591 4593 Email: huahin@kiteboardingasia.com Web: www.kiteboardingasia.com

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MahaSamutr Country Club

เปิดสอนหลักสูตรบริหารธุรกิจดุษฎีบณ ั ฑิต และหลักสูตรรัฐประศาสนศาสตรดุษฎีบณ ั ฑิต วิทยาลัยนวัตกรรมการจัดการ มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคล รัตนโกสินทร์

MahaSamutr Country Club & Luxury Villa will be the first private country club for the town of Hua Hin. Providing a focal point for the community, with a wide-range of sporting, recreational, social and entertainment components.

Tel: 02 441 6067, 088 255 0847 Email: rcim@rmutr.ac.th Web: rcim.rmutr.ac.th

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Address: 70/152-153 Soi 112, Hua Hin Tel: 032 510 314 Email: info@mahasamutr.com Web: www.mahasamutr.com

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True Arena

Saga Tailor Custom Tailor Saga Tailor has been Hua Hin’s favorite custom tailor ร้านตัดชุด ซากา เป็นทีช ่ น ่ื ชอบของผูร้ ก ั การตัดเย็บ 西服裙，西服，外套，礼服均出自华欣最受欢迎的裁缝之手。

True Arena Hua Hin is Asia’s premier tennis, sports and recreational center, located in the heart of Thailand’s seaside resort town of Hua Hin.

Address: 82/1 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 515 373 and 081 831 6267 Email: info@sagatailor.com Web: www.sagatailor.com

Address: 52/52 Petchkasem Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 909 633 Email: info@huahincentennial.com Web: www.huahincentennial.com

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My Style Condo Hua Hin

Water Jungle Vana Nava Hua Hin

Beautifully located at the heart of Hua Hin คอนโดสสวยใจกลางเมืองหัวหิน

Tropical environment, amazing slides, rides ... สภาพแวดล้อมเขตร้อนสไลด์ทน ่ี า่ ตืน ่ ตาตืน ่ ใจ, ขี่ สถานทีท ่ อ ่ งเทีย ่ ว 热带环境，绝色美景，游乐设施和景点...

Address: Huahin 102, 800 meters from Phetkasem Road Tel: 098 891 6551, 099 425 9645, 099 692 5242, 099 441 4152 Email: mystylecondohuahin102@gmail.com Web: www.mystylehuahin.com

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Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin

Fitness Center, Gym, Weight Loss for Women ... ฟิตเนสเซ็นเตอร์, ห้องออกกำาลังกาย ลดน้าำ หนักสำาหรับผูห ้ ญิง 健身中心，健身房，女性减肥 Address: G Hua Hin Resort & Mall - Shop A205, Hua Hin Tel: 032 900 529 Email: slimherhuahin@gmail.com Web: www.slimherhuahin.com

Address: 129/99 Soi Moo Baan Nong Kae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 909 606 Email: info@vananava.com Web: www.vananavahuahin.com

The Banyan is set in a valley basin with some spectacular views and Golf East, the Thai design company 自 2008 年俱乐部开业以来，Banyan 高尔夫已经连续三年被《 亚洲高尔夫月刊》评选为最佳三大球场之一

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Address: 68/34 Mooban Hua Na, Nong Gae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 200 Email: reservations@banyanthailand.com Web: www.banyanthailand.com

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Yamsaard Hua Hin School

Black Mountain Golf Club

The Yamsaard Hua Hin School is dedicated to the happiness of all of its students.

It is the only course in Thailand ever named in Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses Outside the US. Black Mountain高尔夫球场建立于2007年，在4年的营业中获 得“亚洲最好新球场”的美誉

Address: Soi Hua Hin 94 Bongai 4 Hua Hin Tel: 087 694 6420-1 Email: yamsaard@hotmail.com Web: www.yamsaard.ac.th

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Address: 565, Moo7, Nong Hieng Rd, Hin Lek Fai Tel: 032 618 666 Email: info@bmghuahin.com Web: www.blackmountainhuahin.com

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Baan Sillapin Artists Village

Springfield Royal Country Club

Art works include woodcarving, clay sculpture, jewelry and costume designing, antique art decorations, photography, watercolour and oil paintings. 艺术作品包括木雕，泥塑，珠宝和服装设计

The golf course designed by a master, Jack Nicklaus.

We guaratee the enjoyment on this impressive 27 holes course (Mountain Lake and Valley)

Address: Moo 14 Hinlekfai Subdistrict, Hua Hin Tel: 032 534 830 Email: wanwimol@yahoo.com Web: huahinartistvillage.wordpress.com

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Address: 208 Moo 2, Sampraya, Cha-am, Petchburi 76120 Tel: 032-709-222 Ext.4 Fax: 032 709 233 20% Email: proshop@springfieldresort.com Web: www.springfieldresort.com VIP

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Black Mountain Water Park

Hua Hin Golf Tours

Slider, Pool, Facilities, Food & Beverage, Souvenir ...

Hua Hin Golf Tours was founded in 1992 and is Thailand’s first registered golf tour company. Offer golf packages throughout Thailand, but especially Hua Hin. 高尔夫套餐

สไลเดอ, สระว่ายน้าำ , สิง่ อำานวยความสะดวก, อาหารและเครือ ่ งดืม ่ ร้านของทีร่ ะลึก

滑冰，泳池，各类娱乐设施，吃喝玩乐以及纪念品专卖店...

Address: 1 Moo 2 Tambon Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin Tel: 032 618 444 Email: info@bmwaterpark.com Web: www.blackmountainwaterpark.com

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Hua Hin Carpets

Cha-Am ATV Park Activities: ATV Park, Archery, Paint Ball กิจกรรม: สนามรถ ATV , ยิงธนู, บอลสี ATV公园, 射箭, 彩弹射击

Address: 2/136 Naebkehardt Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 530 476 and 032 530 477 Email: info@huahingolf.com Web: www.huahingolf.com

Expert for New fringing, stretching, fixing Strapes behind carpets for hanging purpose, removing stain spoilt by coffee, wine, Rain water, Dog Urine and alsoi Fixing new color on silk & Woolen Carpets & kilims

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Address: 760/7 Soi Borkam, Petkasem 212 Km. Rd., Cha-am Tel: 081 893 3938 Email: info@cha-amatvpark.net Web: www.cha-amatvpark.net

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Address: #A7 Villa Market 218/1-4 Petchkasem Road Tel: 032 533 608 Mobile: 081 373 4602 (David) Email: orctl@yahoo.com Web: www.orientalcarpetsthailand.com

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Al Bahr at Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Coco 51 Restaurant & Bar

Cuisine: Mediterranean Seafood, Pizza & Pasta, Burger, Party Food, Desserts ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารทะเล, พิซซ่า, พาสต้า, เบอร์เกอร์, ปาร์ตฟ ้ี ู ด ้ , ของหวาน 15% 招牌菜肴&鸡尾酒

Cuisine: Seafood, European, Thai ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารทะเล, อาหารยุโรบ, อาหารไทย 菜肴: 海鲜, 欧洲菜, 泰国菜

Address: 63/411 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 777

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Address: Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin, Soi 51 Tel: 032 515 597 Web: www.coco51.com

Air Space Khao Takiap Hua Hin

Cool Breeze Cafe Bar Hua Hin

Cuisine: Thai, Seafood, Coffee, Drinks, Comfort Food, AllDay Breakfast ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารไทย, อาหารทะเล, กาแฟ, เครือ ่ งดืม ่ , อาหาร เช้า

Cuisine: Spanish, Tapas, Mediterranean, Thai ประเภทอาหาร: ทะเลเมดิเตอร์เรเนียน, อาหารไทย 菜肴: 西班牙菜, 塔帕斯, 地中海菜, 泰国菜

Address: 12/399 Hua Dorn, Nong Kae, Hua Hin, Prachuabkhirikhan 77110 Tel: 063-916-0999 Email: team@airspacehuahin.com Web: www.fb.com/airspacehuahin.com 2

Address: 62 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 062 and 083 317 3152 Email: info@coolbreezecafebar.com Web: www.coolbreezecafebar.com

Azure at InterContinental Hua Hin

Coral Restaurant & Bar

Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean, Thai, Grill ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารทะเล, ทะเลเมดิเตอร์เรเนียน, อาหารไทย 菜肴: 海鲜, 地中海菜, 泰国菜

Cuisine: Thai ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารไทย 菜肴: 泰国菜

Address: 33 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 999 Email: ichh.rsvn@ihg.com Web: huahin.intercontinental.com/azure

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Address: Banyan The Resort, 68/223 Hua Na, Hua Hin Tel: 032 538 888 Web: www.banyanthailand.com

Home for Creative Bakery, Pastries, Coffee, Drinks by the Sea อร่อยเพลินริมชายหาดกับเบเกอรีม ่ ด ี ไ ี ซน์แห่งใหม่ลา่ สุดของหัวหิน

Address: 63/411 Petchkasem Road (between Soi Hua Hin 83/1-85), Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 777 15% Email: reservations@marrakeshresortandspa.com Facebook: facebook.com/MarrakeshResortandSpa VIP Web: www.marrakeshresortandspa.com 4

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Cuisine: Italian ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารอิตาเลีย ่ น 菜肴: 意大利菜 Address: Naresdamri Road 20/24 Hua Hin Tel: 085 473 1441 and 032 530 170 Web: www.da-mario-huahin.com

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Doi Chaang Coffee

Bakery Terrace Hua-Hin

Pride of Thailand, World Class Speciality Coffee 100% SHB Arabica, open from 8.00 to 21.00 10% 100% 世界顶尖级阿拉伯咖啡， 营业时间： VIP 8:00 -- 21:00

The First-Ever Resort Mall in Hua Hin The new iconic anchor of Hua Hin, completed with quintessential ingredients for a pleasurable lifestyle.

Address: 5/17 Hua-Hin Soi 37, Hua Hin Tel: 099 251 1342 Web: www.bakeryterrace.com

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Address: Soi 55, Hua Hin (next to Big C Hua Hin) Tel: 081 774 4669 Web: facebook.com/pages/Doi-Chaang-Caffe-at-Hua-Hin

Cuisine: European, Thai, À la carte Saturday Night Entertainment on the beach front ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารยุโรบ, อาหารไทย 菜肴: 欧洲菜 , 泰国菜

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Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road, Cha-am Tel: 032 520 009 Web: www.dusit.com/dusitthani/huahin/dining/ban-benjarong/

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Blu Port Hua Hin Resort Mall

Address: Petchkasem Rd., Hua Hin Tel: 032 905 111 Web: www.bluporthuahin.com

Address: 858 Jumnong Poomivej Rd., Cha-Am Tel: 032 709 300 Web: www.springfieldresort.com

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EAST Rooftop Bar & Lounge

The First-Ever Resort Mall in Hua Hin The new iconic anchor of Hua Hin, completed with quintessential ingredients for a pleasurable lifestyle.

We are focusing on quality cocktails and other drinks. The motto is ‘quality over quantity’, meaning we take time to prepare every cocktail. Come in and try our special Chili Caipirinha or Wasabi Martini.

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Cafe Mekong

Address: G Hua Hin, Soi 94 Phetchkasem Rd, Hua Hin Tel: 099 389 8675

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Greek Taverna Hua Hin

Cuisine: Mexican, Pizza, Thai, Vietnamese 菜肴: 墨西哥菜, 披萨, 泰国菜, 越南菜

Cuisine: Greek, Thai, Vegetarian ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารกรีซ, อาหารไทย, อาหารมังสวิรต ั ิ 菜肴: 希腊菜, 泰国菜, 斋菜

Address: Petchkasem Road, Soi 94, Hua Hin Tel: 032 532 833, 081 857 5301 Email: coco51bythesea@gmail.com Web: www.mekongcafehuahin.com

Address: 58 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin Tel: 098 463 3622 Email: bell@regalthailand.com Web: www.facebook.com/greektavernahuahin

ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารเม็กซิกน ั , พิชซ่า, อาหารไทย, อาหารเวียดนาม

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COAST Beach Club & Bistro

20% VIP

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Gusto Et Cosy Beach Restaurant

Cuisine: International Cuisine & Authentic fresh-made Pizza, Grilled meats and Seafood ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารนานาชาติ, พิชซ่า, อาหารทะเล 菜肴: 国际菜, 披萨, 各类烧烤, 海鲜

Cuisine: European, Thai, Seafood ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารยุโรบ, อาหารไทย, อาหารทะเล 菜肴: 欧洲菜 , 泰国菜, 海鲜

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Address: Khao Tao, Hua Hin Tel: 093 887 7688 and 032 900 500 Email: sales@theblueskyresort.com Web: www.theblueskyresort.com/HuaHin/

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Hua Hin Hills Bisto and Wine Cellar

Coca Restaurant Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Thai, Comfort Food ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารเอเชีย, อาหารจีน, อาหารไทย 菜肴: 亚洲菜, 中国菜, 泰国菜

Cuisine: Italian, European, Wine Bar ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารอิตาเลีย ่ น, อาหารยุโรบ 菜肴: 意大利菜, 欧洲菜, 红酒馆

Address: G Floor, BlúPort Hua Hin Resort Mall, Petchkasem Rd. Tel: 032 908 369 Web: www.coca.com

Address: Khomphat Building, 2 floors, Hua Hin Tel: 032 511 496 Email: info@huahinhills.com Web: www.huahinhills.com

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Emotion at Springfield @ Sea Resort & Spa

Ban Benjarong Royal Thai Cuisine

Address: 1 Damnerkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 512 021 Email: chbr@chr.co.th Web: facebook.com/COASTHuaHin/

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Da Mario Italian Restaurant

Bakery Shop at Marrakesh Resort & Spa

Cuisine: Thai ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารไทย 菜肴: 泰国菜

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InAzia Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin

On The Rocks Bar at Cape Nidhra

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Indian and Japanese อาหารเอเชีย, อาหารจีน, อาหารอินเดีย, อาหารญีป ่ น ุ่ 菜肴: 亚洲菜, 中国菜 , 印度菜, 日本菜

A nightspot in Hua Hin, views of the Gulf of Thailand จุดกลางคืนในหัวหินทีม ่ องเห็นวิวทิวทัศน์ของอ่าวไทย 华欣的一个夜总会，拥有泰国湾的景色

Address: 1573 Petchkasem Road, Sheraton Hua Hin Tel: 032 708 000 Email: reservations.huahin@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahin.com

Address: 97/2 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 516 600 Email: reservations@capenidhra.com Web: www.capenidhra.com/rocks_bar.php

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La Birra Hua Hin

Putahracsa Oob on bakery shop

Cuisine: Thai ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารยุโรบ 菜肴: 泰国菜

Hua Hin’s newest French-style bakery and pastry shop ใหม่ลา่ สุดในหัวหินของเบเกอรีส ่ ไตล์ฝรัง่ เศสและร้านขนมพาสตี้ 华欣最新的法式面包糕点店

Address: 155/7 Moo Baan Takieb Road, Hua Hin Tel: 084 567 6989 Email: labirra_huahin@hotmail.co.th Web: www.facebook.com/Labirra2012

Address: 22/65 Nahb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: booking@putahracsa.com Web: www.putahracsa.com

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La Botte Ristorante & Pizzeria Cuisine: Italian, Pizza ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารอิตาเลีย ่ น, พิชซ่า 菜肴: 意大利菜, 披萨

Cuisine: Seafood, European, Thai ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารยุโรบ, อาหารไทย 菜肴: 海鲜, 欧洲菜, 泰国菜

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Le Bar Hua Hin We’re just right across the way from Burger King on Poonsuk Road. Great for couples, romance, a calm and refined spot to relax in a beautiful atmosphere with wine in mind.

Address: 12/3 Poonsuk Road Hua Hin Tel: 032 516 318 Email: lebar.wine@gmail.com Web: www.lebarhuahin.com

Coffee, Drinks, European Comfort Food

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Rest Scene at Rest Detail Hotel Cuisine: Thai, Mediterranean ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารยุโรบ, ทะเลเมดิเตอร์เรเนียน 菜肴: 泰国菜, 地中海菜

10% VIP

Address: 174/16 Soi 80, Amphoe Hua Hin Tel: 032 547 733 Email: rest@restdetailhotel.com Web: restdetailhotel.com/restscene.html

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Cuisine: Thai ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารยุโรบ 菜肴: 泰国菜 Address: 43/1 Phetkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 520 250 Email: huahin@anantara.com Web: www.anantara.com

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Address: 117/74 Takiab Road, Nongkae Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 600 Email: reservations.huahin@amari.com Web: www.facebook.com/ShorelineBeachClub/

10% VIP

Cuisine: Thai ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารไทย 菜肴: 泰国菜 Address: Hyatt Hotel 91 Hua Hin - Khao Takiap Road Hua Hin Tel: 03 252 1234 Email: huahin.regency@hyatt.com Web: huahin.regency.hyatt.com

Mozza Mia

The Garden Restaurant & Lounge Bar

Cuisine: Burrata, Cold cuts, Fresh and hard cheese, Wine, Italian coffee and Croissants no Service Charge ประเภทอาหาร: ชีส บูราโต้ทข ่ี น ้ึ ชือ ่ และเป็นแห่งแรกในเมืองไทย 菜肴: 红酒, 意大利咖啡, 羊角面包 Address: G Mall, Shop A106, Soi 94 Phetkasem Tel: 032 900 250 Email: mozzamiabkk@gmail.com Web: facebook.com/MozzaMiaHuaHin/

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Ocean Front Restaurant Baan Laksasubha Resort Hua Hin

Address: 53/7 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 514 525-3 Email: bk@baanlaksasubha.com Web: www.laksasubhahuahin.com

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Talay Thai Restaurant & Bar, Hyatt Regency

Address: 8/4 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin 5% Tel: 032 512 250 and 081 852 2136 VIP Email: claudio.mammamia@gmail.com Web: facebook.com/pages/Mamma-Mia-Cucina-Italiana-Pizza27

Cuisine: Thai, International ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารไทย, อาหารนานาชาติ 菜肴: 泰国菜, 国际菜

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Shoreline Beach Club located directly on the Khao Takiab beachfront, this BBQ beach side lounge offers simple, grill favorites by day and a more extensive barbecue choice in the evening.

Mamma Mia Cucina Italiana & Pizza Cuisine: Italian, Pizza ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารอิตาเลีย ่ น, พิชซ่า 菜肴: 意大利菜, 披萨

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Shoreline Beach Club

Lotus Villas Restaurant

Address: Tab Tai, Soi 112, Hua Hin Tel: 032 510 106 & 081 943 1732 Email: reception@blacklotus.asia Web: lotushuahin.com

Address: 264/2 Ruamchit Road, Cha-Am South Soi 5 Tel: 032 472 641-2 Email: info@rayaresortchaam.com Web: www.rayaresortchaam.com

Rim Nam at Anantara Hua Hin

5% VIP

Address: 245/11-12 Narathyip Road Cha-Am Tel: 032 470 205 Email: aunsbaguettes@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/LoveBreadChaam/ (Love Bread Chaam)

Cuisine: International ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารนานาชาติ 菜肴: 国际菜

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Raya Restaurant

Address: 123/56 Nongkae Close to Cicada Market Tel: 032 655 078 Web: www.la-botte-huahin.com

Love Bread

10% VIP

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Cuisine: Pizza, European, Thai, Pasta ประเภทอาหาร: พิชซ่า, อาหารยุโรบ, อาหารไทย 菜肴: 披萨, 西餐, 泰国菜, 意大利面 Address: 174/16 Soi 80, Amphoe Hua Hin Tel: 032 908 680 Email: thegarden.resto.lounge@gmail.com Web: www.thegardenrestolounge.com

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Villazzo Restaurant at V Villas Hua Hin

10% VIP

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Cuisine: Thai, International ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารไทย, อาหารนานาชาติ 菜肴: 泰国菜, 国际菜 Address: 63/39 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 039 Email: info@vvillashuahin.com Web: www.vvillashuahin.com

Oceanside Beach Club Restaurant

White Lotus Restaurant at Hilton Hua Hin

Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean, Barbecue, Thai ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารทะเล, ทะเลเมดิเตอร์เรเนียน, อาหารไทย 菜肴: 海鲜, 地中海菜, 烧烤, 泰国菜

Cuisine: Chinese ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารจีน 菜肴: 中国菜

Address: 22/65 Nahb Kaehat Rd., Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: booking@putahracsa.com Web: www.oceansidebeachclub.com

Address: 33 Naresdamri Road, Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Tel: 032 538 999 Email: hua-hin@hilton.com Web: www.huahin.hilton.com

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Dayspa at Putahracsa Hua Hin Body Massages, Spa Packages, Hand and Foot Care ... นวดร่างกาย, แพคเกจสปามือและการดูแลเท้า ... 全身按摩，水疗套餐，手部和脚部护理

10% VIP

Address: 22/65 Nahb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: booking@putahracsa.com Web: www.putahracsa.com

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Wilaiwan Hua Hin Bakery, café, sandwiches, Breakfast, Burgers, French, Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches, Steakhouses and Thai ร้านอาหาร เบเกอรี่ กาแฟ และเครือ ่ งดืม ่ , บ้านสไตล์อเมริกน ั คอทเทจ ตกแต่งสวยงาม - 面包店，咖啡室，餐厅和殖民风格的建筑 Address: 121/10 Soi Moobaan Nongkae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 536 442 and 084 458 6622 Email: wilaiwanhuahin@gmail.com Web: www.wilaiwanhuahin.com

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Devarana Spa at Dusit Thani

Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin

Massage Oil, Body Treatments, Water Treatments ... นวดน้าำ มัน, นวดบำาบัดร่างกาย, กายภาพบำาบัดในน้าำ ... 按摩油，全身护理，水疗

A total of 43 hospitals throughout Thailand & Cambodia รวม 43 โรงพยาบาลทัว ่ ประเทศไทยและประเทศกัมพูชา 43家医院遍布泰国和柬埔寨 Address: 888 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 800 or 1719 (local calls only) Email: huahin@bangkokhospital.com Web: www.bangkokhospital.com/huahin/en/

Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road, Cha-am Tel: 032 520 009 Email: info@devaranaspa.com Web: www.devaranaspa.com/en/huahin.html

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In Balance Spa Novotel Hua Hin Resort

Boonthavorn Hua Hin

In Balance Spa by Novotel is designed according to the concept of Hua Hin. Where you can relax and replenish your health.

Your centre for tiles, bathroom, kitchen, furniture and living. 200km free delivery. บุญถาวรหัวหิน จุดเริม ่ ต้นของการ สร้างสรรค์อนาคตสะอาดใส และหลากหลายไอเดียแต่งบ้านทีค ่ ณ ุ สรรค์สร้างได้ดง่ั ใจ เปิดให้คณ ุ สัมผัสแล้ววันนี้

Open Daily: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Address: 854/2 Burirom Road Cha Am Beachfront Tel: 032 708 300 Email: rsvn@novotelhuahin.com Web: novotelhuahin.com/inbalance-by-novotel/inbalance-spa/

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Open: 8:00 am. - 20:00 pm.

Address: 4/48 Moo Ban Bofai, Hua Hin Tel: 032 522 555 Fax: 032 520 141 Web: www.boonthavorn.com

Noora Spa at Marrakesh Resort & Spa

Camp Palapon

Hammam Spa with finest argan oil from Morocco, Hot candle massage with gold powder, Red wine bath. ฮัมมัมสปาตำารับอาร์แกนออยล์จากโมร็อกโก, นวดเทียนร้อนผสมผง ทองคำา, แช่ไวน์แดง 30% SPA套餐包括按摩浴缸和桑拿

Martial Arts & Holistic Fitness Camp ศิลปะการต่อสูแ ้ ละการออกกำาลังกายแบบองค์รวมค่าย 武术馆&健身训练营

VIP Address: 63/411 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Email: nooraspa@marrakeshresortandspa.com Tel: 032 616 777 Web: www.marrakeshresortandspa.com 44

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Spa at Rest Detail Hotel Hua Hin

Fit Station

Body Treatment, Signature, Special Treatments ... รักษาร่างกาย, การบำาบัดประจำา, พิเศษตามรายการ ... 全身护理，局部护理

New Zumba, Piloxing & Yoga Studio. We have a locker room, bathroom and showers. Joining us and get fit together!! ซุมบ้า, พิลอ ๊ กซิง่ และสตูดโิ อโยคะ เรามีหอ ้ งล็อกเกอร์และ ห้องอาบน้าำ ฝักบัวในสตูดโิ อของเรา

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Address: 19/119 Soi Hua Hin 19, Hua Hin Tel: 032 547 733 Email: rest@restdetailhotel.com Web: www.restdetailhotel.com/spa.html

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Shine Spa at Sheraton Hua Hin

Health Lab Hua Hin

Eastern and Western traditions inspired by Earth, Water, Air and

Medical Laboratory, Blood Testing บริการเจาะเลือดและสารคัดหลัง่ 放血、刺穿及试样处理

Plants, from tranquil massages to luxurious facials.

นวดสยาม, นวดเท้าออเรนทอล , ไวท์แซนด์ ... 暹罗按摩，东方脚底按摩，白沙...

Address: 1573 Petchkasem Road, Thambol Cha-Am · Hua Hin Tel: 032 708 000 Email: reservations.huahin@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahin.com

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Spa & Wellness at InterContinental Hua Hin The serene environment of InterContinental Hua Hin Resort is an ideal place for wellness therapy, whether you would like to detox, relax, energize, or simply recharge.

Address: 33/33 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 999 Email: ichh.rsvn@ihg.com Web: huahin.intercontinental.com/spa-wellness

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Address: Soi Hua Hin 45 and Soi Hua Hin 45/1 Tel: 032 515 920, 094 494 5649 Email: info.healthlab@gmail.com Web: www.healthlabclinic.com

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Nadpob Dental Clinic Esthetic Dentistry, Implant etc. ตกแต่งทันตกรรมรากเทียม และอืน ่ ๆ 牙科美容，植入手术等 Address: Huahin Market Village, floor 1 st Tel: 089 910 1033 Email: nadpobdental@hotmail.com Web: facebook.com/pages/Nadpob-Dental-Clinic

10% VIP

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Bliss Bakery & Coffee House

Beautiful World

A Taste Of Heaven’s Bakery has come to Hua Hin. Homemade goodness. 面包店和咖啡店，自制商品

Furniture packs and interior design is at the forefront of our offerings with a wide range of collections aimed at giving your Western home a feel of the exotic.

Address: 178/221 Soi Hua Hin 82, Phetkasem Road Hua Hin Tel: 098 712 8368 Web: www.facebook.com/blisshuahin82

Address: Showroom & Office, 17/63-64 Baan Bor Fai, Hua Hin Tel: 032 520 639 Email: info@beautifulworldhuahin.com Web: www.beautifulworldthailand.com

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Hua Hin Bakery

Hyatt Regency Hua Hin

Start your day with good bread and breakfast เริม ่ ต้นวันใหม่ดว ้ ยขนมปังมีประโยชน์สาำ หรับอาหารเช้า 完美的选择：美好的一天应由散发着面包香气的早餐开始。

Slick rooms come with open-air or enclosed balconies and sofabeds. All provide flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and iPod docks, as well as minibars and coffeemakers.

Address: 63/15-16 Chomsin Road Hua Hin Tel: 032 512 503 Email: sales@huahinbakery.com Web: www.huahinbakery.com

Address: 91 Hua Hin Takiap Road Nong Kae, Hua Thanon 3 Tel: 032 521 234 Email: huahin.regency@hyatt.com Web: www.huahin.regency.hyatt.com

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Ford Jor. Charoen Prachuabkirikhan

HH Home Living

Ford Car Service Center Hua Hin

Bathroom, Decking Fencing, Furniture, Hotel & Restaurant Supplies, Jacuzzi, Kitchen, Lighting, Stone, Swimming Pool, Window, Ceramic, Linen & Towels

Address: 6/143 Soi MooBaan Borphai, Petchkasem Rd, Hua Hin Tel: 032 547 367 Email: info.fordjorcharoen@gmail.com Web: www.ford.co.th/en/

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Address: 62/69 Soi Moobaan Hua-Na, Nongkae, Hua Hin Tel: 061 815 2680 Email: info@hh-homeliving.com Web: www.hh-homeliving.com

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539 The Ultimate Hua Hin Food Court One Stop Outdoor Dining at its Best

Many travellers to Hua Hin are looking for great food in a relaxed, yet vibrant atmosphere, though not necessarily in a night market environment. Well, look no further than Baan Khun Por in Hua Hin Soi 88.

The food court is not advertised in many tourist maps or brochures. Due to that, you will find an abundance of locals eating here, with a smattering of travellers or expats ‘in the know’.

The first thing you notice on arrival is the huge stage, followed by plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a vast array of food and drink vendors eager to serve you. There is also a brightly coloured Ferris Wheel, which adds to the ‘festive’ atmosphere.

There is something for everyone at Baan Khun Por, with families more than welcome. Thai food is the strongest offering here, however you will find everything from Pizza, Japanese and Indian to a vendor doing Tacos, just to name a few of the international cuisines on offer.

Many locals seem to opt for either the Moo Grathaa, a cross between a Chinese hotpot and a Korean barbecue, or Chim Chum, a wonderful Thai hot pot.

fiery Southern food. A plate of 2 southern curries served ‘over rice’, or Rad Khao, was 55 THB! Got a sweet tooth? If you’re not already full, there are a variety of sweet rotis, crepes and other icy ‘sweet treats’ to finish off your meal.

Leigh, from Feast Thailand Food Tours, advises travellers wanting to explore the flavours of Thailand to order something you may not know or look for what appears popular on the tables.

“It’s about exploring!” she says. “The food vendors are only too happy to help you, plus most of them have food pictures and prices on display.”

There is entertainment most nights, with Friday and Saturday normally reserved for bands to really get the atmosphere rocking.

Baan Khun Por is located in Hua Hin Soi 88, just over the railway line heading away from town.

Both are simple and healthy, yet delicious meals you cook at your table. There is also the hugely popular rotating salted fish, Pla Pao, cooked over charcoal and brought to your table with a plate of fresh greens and Khanom Jiin – fermented rice noodles.

You will find all your favourite Thai dishes here, from Som Tam through to Green Curry. Add to that other vibrant and spicy Northeastern dishes along with

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54 10 Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales

Carina Smyth, a brilliant and beautiful astronomer, and Henry, a headstrong young sailor in the Royal Navy. At the helm of the Dying Gull, his pitifully small and shabby ship, Captain Jack seeks not only to reverse his recent spate of ill fortune, but to save his very life from the most formidable and malicious foe he has never faced.

Directors : Joachim Ronning, Espen Sandberg Writers : Jeff Nathanson Stars ; Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem Johnny Depp returns to the big screen as the iconic, swashbuckling anti-hero Jack Sparrow in the all-new “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.” The rip-roaring adventure finds down-on-his-luck Captain Jack feeling the winds of ill-fortune blowing strongly his way when deadly ghost sailors, led by the terrifying Captain Salazar, escape from the Devil’s Triangle bent on killing every pirate at sea - notably Jack. Jack’s only hope of survival lies in the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it he must forge an uneasy alliance with

Johnny Depp : as Captain Jack Sparrow David Wenham : as Scarfield Kaya Scodelario : as Carina Smyth Brenton Thwaites : as Henry Javier Bardem : as Captain Salazar Orlando Bloom : as Will Turner

The Lost City of Z

King Arthur Legend of The Sword

Rating : NR (for sequences of violence and action, some suggestive content and brief strong language) Genre : Action & Adventure, Drama Directed By : Guy Ritchie Written By : Joby Harold, Guy Ritchie, Lionel Wigram In Theaters : May 10, 2017

Acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie brings his dynamic style to the epic fantasy action adventure “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.”

Starring Charlie Hunnam in the title role, the film is an iconoclastic take on the classic Excalibur myth, tracing Arthur’s journey from the streets to the throne.

When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern (Jude Law), Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy...whether he likes it or not.

Charlie Hunnam : as King Arthur Astrid Bergès-Frisbey : as Guinevere Djimon Hounsou : as Sir Bedivere Aidan Gillen : as Goosefat Bill Jude Law : as Vortigern Eric Bana : as Uther Pendragon

The Monster

disappearance in 1925. An epically scaled tale of courage and passion, told in writer/director James Gray’s classic filmmaking style, “The Lost City of Z” is a stirring tribute to the exploratory spirit and a conflicted adventurer driven to the verge of obsession.

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy Directed By: J.A. Bayona Written By: Patrick Ness In Theaters: May 25, 2017 Runtime: 108 minutes

Rating: PG-13 (for violence, disturbing images, brief strong language and some nudity) Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama Directed By: James Gray Written By: James Gray In Theaters: May 25, 2017 Runtime: 140 minutes

A visually spectacular drama from director J.A. Bayona (“The Impossible”). 12-year-old Conor (Lewis MacDougall), dealing with his mother’s (Felicity Jones) illness, a less-than-sympathetic grandmother (Sigourney Weaver), and bullying classmates, finds a most unlikely ally when a Monster appears at his bedroom window.

Based on author David Grann’s nonfiction bestseller, “The Lost City of Z” tells the incredible true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam), who journeys into the Amazon at the dawn of the 20th century and discovers evidence of a previously unknown, advanced civilization that may have once inhabited the region.

Despite being ridiculed by the scientific establishment who regard indigenous populations as “savages,” the determined Fawcett - supported by his devoted wife (Sienna Miller), son (Tom Holland) and aidede-camp (Robert Pattinson) - returns time and again to his beloved jungle in an attempt to prove his case, culminating in his mysterious FOOD & Entertainment, May 2017

Charlie Hunnam as Col. Percival Fawcett Tom Holland (II) as Jack Fawcett Robert Pattinson as Henry Costin Sienna Milleras Nina Fawcett Angus Macfadyen as James Murray

Ancient, wild, and relentless, the Monster guides Conor on a journey of courage, faith, and truth. Toby Kebbell plays Conor’s father, and Liam Neeson stars in performance-capture and voiceover as the nocturnally visiting Monster of the title.

Rating: PG-13 (for thematic content and some scary images)

Stars : Sigourney Weaver : As Grandma Felicity Jones : as Mum Toby Kebbell : as Dad Lewis MacDougall : as Conor Liam Neeson : as The Monster

11 55

The Golden Flower Tree It’s Blooming Beautifu

Everywhere around Hua Hin and Cha-Am you will now see a display of magnificent yellow flowering trees. The annual season will draw to a close this month; enjoy the colours while they last.

The golden shower tree is the national flower of Thailand; its yellow flowers symbolise Thai royalty and its yellow blossoms match the yellow of Buddhism.

Being deciduous, all golden shower trees bloom at the same time. This unity in flowering is felt to reflect the unity and identity of Thais.

A flower festival, the Royal Flora Ratchaphruek, was named after the tree, which is most often called dok khuen or ratchaphruek in Thailand.

Cassia fistula, best known as the golden shower tree, is a flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. The species is native to the Indian subcontinent and adjacent regions of Southeast Asia. It ranges from southern Pakistan eastward throughout

India to Myanmar and Thailand and south to Sri Lanka. As well as Thailand’s national flower it is also state flower of Kerala in India and of immense importance amongst Malayali population. It is a popular ornamental plant and is an herbal medicine.

The golden shower tree is a mediumsized tree, growing to 10–20 m (33–66 ft) tall with fast growth. The leaves are deciduous, the fruit is a legume with a pungent odor and containing several seeds.

The tree has strong and very durable wood. Flowering is profuse, with trees being covered with yellow flowers, many times with almost no leaf being seen.

Marriott Full Moon Party “The stars are aglow and tonight how their light sets me dreaming.

My love, do you know that your eyes are like stars brightly beaming?

I bring you and sing you a Moonlight Serenade.” (Glenn Miller)

Chef of the Month

Hua Hin has many fine dining venues with chefs-in-residence to ensure your experiences are memorable with outstanding cuisine on offer.

However there are times when you may wish to dine at home and present a dish with just as much appeal.

Our Chef of the month offers this opportunity with a favourite menu item; but also an insight into what is available at the restaurant concerned should you prefer to dine out.

Name: Executive Sous Chef Punlop Klomtooksing

The chef’s favorite menu item to impress your dinner guests Name: braised sea bass fillet served with dauphinoise potato Description: Starting with the best in-season ingredients, this item is an exquisite examples of the flavours and textures for which Italy and other stretches of the Mediterranean coastline are justly celebrated.

Ingredients: Sea bass fillet, olive oil, white wine, cherry tomatoes, black kalamata olives, onion, garlic slice, caper berry, sweet, mozzarella cheese, butter, whipping cream, fresh milk

Experience the magic of the full moon this month at the Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa. Enjoy a chilled out night of the beach with your loved ones on the sandy beach foreshore of the Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa. Full moon over the gulf waters of Hua Hin is an amazing experience, especially in luxurious surroundings without the hassle of rampant partygoers, just a relaxing and romantic night to serenade, savour and remember.

The Marriott Full Moon Party includes a live set from DJ Adashi and an amazing fire dance show under the light of the full moon!

Amazing service will provide you with cocktails starting from just 100 THB. When: Thursday 11th of May from 8.00 pm to midnight. Phone: 66 32 904 666

Nationality and home town: Thailand; Ratchaburi Restaurant: Salas Restaurant Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Previous important positions: Executive Sous Chef JW Marriott Phuket Preferred cuisine: Western Fusion

Method: 1. Dry the fish and season it well inside and out with salt and pepper.

2. Fry the fish over medium heat until opaque and moist on the inside.

3. In a small saucepan, heat olive oil and gently add chopped onion, garlic slice and black kalamata caper.

4. Raise the temperature and deglaze with white wine until all ingredients are well mixed.

5. Lower the heat; add tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes and sweet basil. Stir and heat through. Season to taste.

6. Place Sea bass fillet in the sauce pan simmer gently until cooked through.

7. In another pan create Dauphinoise potato by slowly melting butter, adding chopped onion and sliced potatoes, and cook half way. Pour in whipping cream and fresh milk add simmer until thick.

8. Top with Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese and bake in an oven at 150° C until well cooked.

9. Garnish the sea bass and Dauphinoise potato with shallot and, if desired, lemon and chopped fresh parsley.

A tip to make the dish special: Pay attention to the deglaze technique and mixing ingredients.

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12 56 Presenting the Pranburi Promenade

The northern end of the Pranburi coastal strip has been transformed with both locals and visitors loving it!

Years of degradation and coastal erosion have resulted in the need for rectification but also the opportunity to produce a new look for the foreshore. It’s been three years in the making, but now completed and the result is the Pranburi Promenade.

This seven kilometre long section of coastline commences at the southern side of the Pranburi estuary and then finishing at Wat Pak Klong Pran. Previously the northern end was both ascetically and environmentally undesirable.

Some websites still say “stay away from the north end of Pranburi Beach” but this is no longer good advice.

First a substantial sea-wall is now in place instead of dumped beach sand or short-lived structures which had little chance of resisting the eroding forces of storm water or tidal surges.

Next the installation of a broad paved promenade which appeals to those who can now stroll, cycle or sit beside the seaside vista.

The promenade is a huge success and provides Pranburi with a family friendly coastal attraction very different from either Hua Hin or Cha-Am. Some of the reasons for this appeal are:

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Underground power with sufficient subtle lighting to allow families to be out and about after dark without feeling nervous.

A dedicated cycle pathway for a carefree ride, without needing to avoid motorcycles, just the occasional rollerbladder or skateboarder.

Roadside vendors being restricted to the inland side of the road, but within easy reach for those who want to sit beside the sea-wall or on raised seating platforms to enjoy a low-cost scenic outdoor meal.

The conspicuous absence of stray dogs is always welcome.

Enjoyment of the Pranburi Promenade first focuses on early morning, particularly for those looking for a form of exercise before the heat of the day. Then around sunset for a romantic stroll as a prelude to the evening meal. This may be either from the curbside vendors or at one of the upscale restaurants which also take advantage of the ocean vista.

Even fishing at high tide is a possibility for the optimistic.

This could be the perfect romantic getaway where you can find your preferred style of accommodation (5 star or simple bungalow styles) or a spur of the moment weekend away. Both the Sheraton and Everson offer top of the range luxury but that’s not all.

The Pranburi ‘Riviera’ has really arrived in style!