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October 23rd every year marks King Chulalongkorn Day or known in Thai as ‘Wan Piyamaharaj Day’. It is the memorial day of the passing away of King Chulalongkorn, otherwise known as King Rama V. King Chulalongkorn is the fifth monarch of Siam under the House of Chakri. He is the son of King Mongkut and the great grandfather of the King of Thailand, His Majesty the King Rama X. He paid state visits to Singapore and Java twice and India once as observationtours to observe the political systems and administration of the European rulers who governed colonies in South Asia and South-east. Asia. He brought back new knowledge and technology to apply in Thai government. Royal tradition such as uniform, haircuts and audience the king were changed to the western style. King Chulalongkorn is considered one of the greatest kings of Thailand. His reign from 1868 to 1910 was characterised by extensive social and economic development,
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including the abolition of slavery and corvee (state labor service). He is also famed for his ardent Thai nationalism, and for his skill in fending off the threat of European colonialism, despite the fact that large tracts of Siam were ceded to the Europeans during the period. Besides that, King Chulalongkorn was the first Thai King to send the Royal Princes
to be educated in Europe. Throughout Chulalongkorn’s reign, radical writers had their works published for the first time. Works that were previously banned were allowed to be read by the public once again. The most important royal contribution was the announcement of Slave Abolition Act. Slave Abolition made him the Beloved Great King of all people of Siam. In the
beginning of his reign, more than 1/3 of the Thai population was slaves. There was an endless continuity of offspring slaves who were slaves for the rest lives. Traditionally children of slaves also became slaves. The King also modernised government and streamlined the administration of the country by dividing it into provinces and districts. He replaced the traditional lunar calendar with the Western calendar. Siam was a Buddhist country but he made it clear that other religions should have the freedom to practice without fear of persecution. Communications in the country were improved greatly with the introduction of postal services, the telegraph and the construction of Thailand’s first railway (from Bangkok to Ayutthaya). King Chulalongkorn ascended the throne in 1868 at the age of only 15. His Majesty then passed away on October 23rd 1910 at the age of 57. He had ruled what was then Siam, for 42 years.
3 Content 4 Cover Story An article publish in the Bangkok Post on 24th September (“More Seeking Southern Comfort”) describes plans to expedite promoting coastal attractions further south (from Bangkok) on the “spectacular western coastline.” The article quotes Vason Kittikul, vicepresident of the Tourism Council of Thailand “to achieve the ultimate goal of becoming another Riviera, the government and all parties concerned would have to first connect Hua Hin with Cha-Am in terms of both tourism capacity and quality. Community tourist attractions, enterprises and health-based tourism sites will have to be connected………..” This begs the question; what does ‘connecting Hua Hin and Cha-Am’ really mean? There’s already a major six lane highway link for easy commutation. Could ‘connection’ mean a light rail linking places of interest along the route, perhaps stretching to Pranburi south and further north of Cha-Am? That’s a service destined for Phuket/ Phang Nga and Chiang Mai with official approval now reported. However perhaps ‘connection’ doesn’t only mean infrastructure. Despite having different governors, different mayors and different TAT jurisdictions, Hua Hin and Cha-Am are becoming less distinct identities and the boundaries blurred. Does this comment recognise that marketing or even administrative changes are needed for the emergence of our region? Thailand’s ‘Royal Coast’ is a name that has been put mooted from time to time but without a description of the location or any other specifics. The notion of a special region connecting Hua Hin and Cha-Am as Thailand’s Royal Coast could be the way forward to give our region a recognised identity and a much needed marketing boost. David : editor@huahintoday.com
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4 Hua Hin to Pattaya Ferry Suspended Passenger Shortfall or Monsoonal Conditions? The Royal Passenger Liner Co Ltd has announced via a Facebook post that the Hua Hin – Pattaya ferry service is now ‘temporarily out of service’.
The announcement says that the suspension will be from 17th September to 31st October as “the strong northeast monsoon prevails across the Gulf of Thailand with strong wind waves 2-4 meters in the Gulf.” The Facebook posting was made on 20th Spetember. However reports in The Nation suggest that financial losses and low monsoon season ticket sales is the primary reason for
the suspension. October historical records suggest that this is not a month of high winds with an average of 4.2 KM/HR being experienced in Hua Hin. Tourism Authority of Thailand Regional Director of Prachuap Khiri Khan, Orasa Awutkom is reported to be critical of the move, saying that that “the low season should not be a reason for suspending services.”
The report quotes Mrs Awutkon as saying “Boat services should only be suspended if the sea was too rough or weather conditions were hazardous. Suspension of services could affect tourism in Hua Hin. The ferry route concessionaire should have used marketing campaigns during the low season to attract business, instead of suspending the services.”
Opening in January 2017, the ferry is run by Royal Passenger Liner, a state contractor. It was launched with a rough start. The maiden voyage, set to take place on New Year’s Day in 2017, was cancelled due to strong waves. A navy patrol ship was dispatched to escort the ferry when it finally took to the sea four days later.
Plans for New Car Ferry Linking Hua Hin and Sattahip Mooted Officials have met to plan a new ferry terminal south of Hua Hin in Pak Nam Pran. The new terminal is planned to accommodate a car ferry and link Prachuap Khiri Khan with Sattahip in Chonburi.
Sattahip is around 30 kilometres by road south of Pattaya with Pak Nam Pran (near Pranburi) a similar distance south of Hua Hin. The terminals would be built as part of the ‘Thailand Riviera’ project, the Thai government’s ambitious plan to develop 528 kilometres of coastline, including in the provinces of Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon and Ranong. Mr.Thiraphan Nuntakit, Deputy Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, has presided over the opening a conference in Pranburi about tourism transport for the Eastern Seaboard Economic Zone. The conference considered a concept and master plan for the Economic Corridor projects to develop the tourism potential in the Gulf of Thailand (Prachuap Khirikhan, Phetchaburi, Samut Prakan and Chonburi). The plan is to develop transport routes by land, water air, according to the guidelines of the Thailand Riviera. A ferry terminal was proposed near Pranburi to accommodate passenger and vehicle transport as well as infrastructure development and economic development in the area. The proposal includes plans for a fishing port, a quality tourist destination and an international seaport for large tourist groups.
Some Background Context In April 2015 the Transport Minister ACM Prajin Juntong instructed the Harbour Department to speed up the design and study of a project to build ferry piers to link Pattaya, Cha-Am and Hua Hin. Prajin said he wanted the study to be done as soon as possible because the ferry piers would link the two sides of the sea, boosting tourism and the economy and trade in Pattaya, Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan. He also said Siam Eastern Logistic Terminal Company had
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expressed interest in the project. In June 2016 Peerapong Prasopsukcharoen, Development and Planning Manager of Siam Eastern Logistics Terminal Co., Ltd said “now we are ready to invest in the project and a number of local and foreign firms have expressed interest in joining us”. In January 2017 the current daily ferry service was launched by the Royal Passenger Liner Co Ltd from Khao Takiab to Pattaya with a ferry able to carry a maximum of 150 passengers per trip without provisions for motor vehicles. The recent proposal makes no comment about any changes this ferry service.
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6 Growers Call for Urgent Action as Coconut Prices Drop Dropping coconut prices have not been welcomed by coconut growers who are calling for urgent help from the government to cannot their operations
Thap Sakae District in Prachuap Khiri Khan, as the largest coconut growing area in the country, is where growers are the most effected due to imported coconuts and increased coconut production this year. This has resulted in the price of coconuts being reduced to only 6 THB each. This is lower than the production cost with loss of income for the growers. The selling price during 2016 to 2017 was between 15-27 THB. Mr. Surat Khamlert, a coconut farmer in Thap Sakae, said that he had over a hundred thousand coconuts in stock from the beginning of the year. They were then valued at 10 THB each, however now the selling price is only 6 THB. With other costs to manage, such as maintenance and processing, there is an additional cost of 3 THB each..
Mr. Watcharin Choongon, a coconut plantation owner in Chumphon province, said that his coconut plantation is 20 Rai, which yielded more than two thousand coconuts a month. When the price was 1225 THB each, his monthly income was more than 20 thousand THB but this has been reduced to only 4 thousand THB. He needs to pay for monkey handlers to harvest the fruit and other costs such as fertilizer and weed prevention and with no remaining profit; he cannot harvest the coconuts. Traders will not buy the crop as they cannot sell them because of cheap imported coconuts from neighboring countries. Mr. Bancha Saweeyanon says “the price of coconuts has fallen due to rising coconut yields and imports of coconuts from neighboring countries such as, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Vietnam. They are often illegally smuggled across the border, with imported coconuts more than double the amount produced domestically.� Coconut farmers say they cannot survive with the current low prices and the cost of water, fertilizer and labour forcing them out of the business. They are demanding that a minimum price be set of around 15 THB per coconut as this production is the main occupation of the Thap Sakae District. In addition, the farmers have said that coconut processing plants delay buying coconuts, resulting in them holding large amounts of produce and coconut milk factories claim that exports have been effected with overseas clients being concerned about the quality of the product. The Coconut Farmers would like the government to solve the problem as soon as possible by reducing imports.
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Price guarantees are being sought with a petition to the Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce without responses to date from the government or related agencies. Coconut farmers from around the country have called on the Prime Minister for an urgent resolution to this problem.
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CSIRO principal research scientist Michael Dolan said “We started out with what we thought was a good idea, it is exciting to see it on the cusp of commercial deployment,” he said. For the past decade, researchers have worked on producing ultra-high purity hydrogen using a unique membrane technology. The membrane breakthrough will allow hydrogen to be safely transported and used as a mass production energy source. “We are certainly the first to demonstrate the production of very clean hydrogen from ammonia,” Dr Dolan said. “Today is the very first time in the world that hydrogen cars have been fuelled with a fuel derived from ammonia; carbon-free fuel.” Program leader David Harris said
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Australia has a huge source of renewable energy — sunlight and wind — that can be utilised to produce hydrogen. But the highly flammable element is difficult to ship long distances because of its low density. CSIRO researchers have found a way to turn Australian-made hydrogen into ammonia, meaning it could be shipped safely to the mass market of Asia. It is converted back into hydrogen using their membrane and then pumped into hydrogen-powered cars. There are tens of thousands of these cars across Japan, South Korea and Singapore. “The key here is we can transport the hydrogen from the place where it is produced from renewable energy and we can ship that form of ammonia anywhere in the world,” Dr Harris said.
Independent industry association Hydrogen Mobility Australia CEO, Claire Johnson said the use of hydrogen as a transport fuel is being recognised globally as a solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. “Hydrogen powered vehicles, including buses, trucks, trains, forklifts as well as passenger cars are being manufactured by leading automotive companies and deployed worldwide as part of their efforts to decarbonise the transport sector,” she said. Both Toyota and Hyundai have invested millions of dollars into hydrogenpowered cars. Hyundai spokesman Scott Nargar said the main advantage of hydrogen over electric cars was they could be filled up in three minutes like a normal car and had a range of up to 800 kilometres. “So they are just like driving a normal car but there will be zero emissions,” he said. “Working in and out of South Korea quite regularly, I know Hyundai has a massive contract to provide hydrogen buses to the Korean Government. Toyota spokesman Matthew Macleod said the breakthrough was exciting because it addressed one of the key challenges with hydrogen. “It is a game-changer,” he said. Ammonia already has established routes for transportation and to transport at relatively normal temperatures. “When it
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Fertility, Mortality & Migration – World Population Trends Every year, the world’s population is expanding by 83 million people. Right now, there are around 7.6 billion people in the world. By 2050, there will be just short of 10 billion. But population trends are wildly uneven - some countries are rapidly expanding, others are shrinking. Fertility has fallen all over the world Since the 1960s, the global birth rate has fallen to an average of 2.5 births per woman. However, that average is made up of highly diverse figures: in Africa its 4.7 births per woman, in Europe it’s 1.6 births per woman. Each scenario brings its own challenge for governments. Countries whose populations are declining have to think about how to support older people when there fewer young workers to pay into government funds. Countries with a booming young population have to grapple with how to feed them and provide education and healthcare. Three major things affect population. Fertility is the main factor, followed by mortality and then migration. Here are some key facts about the world’s population, taken from the latest UN World Population Prospects. By 2024 India will overtake China as the world’s most populous country China currently has 1.4 billion inhabitants, closely followed by India with 1.3 billion. Together they make up 37% of the world’s population. Nigeria has the world’s fastest growing population Nigeria is currently 7th on the list of most populous countries, but before 2050 it will have made third place, overtaking the US. World Populations by Country 1 China 1, 397, 029 2 India 1, 309, 054 3 United States of America 319, 929 4 Indonesia 258, 162 5 Brazil 205, 962 6 Pakistan 189, 381 7 Nigeria 181, 182 8 Bangladesh 161, 201 9 Russian Federation 143, 888 10 Japan 127, 975
Half of the population growth will take place in 9 countries From 2017 to 2050, India, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, Ethiopia, the United Republic of Tanzania, the United States of America, Uganda and Indonesia will contribute the most to population growth. This means that the population of Africa is set to roughly double between now and 2050.
Europe’s population will decline When fertility falls below 2.1 births per woman it’s deemed “below replacement”. That means that not enough babies are being born to replace their parents’ population. This is already happening in Europe.
Almost half the world’s populations live in countries with low fertility Between 2010 and 2015, 46% of the world’s population lived in 83 countries where the fertility level was below the threshold of 2.1. The world is getting older An increasing number of people are living to a ripe old age. In 1950, there were far more young than old. In 2017, there are fewer young and more older people. By 2050, the numbers will even out.
We are living longer Overall, life expectancy is increasing. On a global level, life expectancy at birth rose by almost 4 years; or from 67 to 71 years, between 2000 and 2015. It is projected to rise to around 77 years in the period between 2045 and 2050 and eventually to 83 years in the period between 2095 and 2100. Differences in life expectancy will get less pronounced Life expectancy in Africa was 60 years between 2010 and 2015, compared to 79 years in Northern America. But life expectancy is rising faster in Africa than Europe, so the difference is expected to decrease significantly by 2050. Africa still has a relatively young population, the same can’t be said for Europe In 2017, 60% of the African population is under the age of 25, only 5% are 60 or older. In Europe, only a quarter of the population is under 25. Another quarter are 60 or older.
Net migration is declining Between 1950 and 2015, Europe, Northern America and Oceania, more people immigrated in than migrated out. Africa, Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean had more people leave than enter. Migration peaked in 2005-2010 to 4.5 million people per year moving between major regions of the world. Between 2010 and 2015 the figure was 3.2 million. For countries with low fertility rates, migration may be the only way to avert population decline.
Understanding each country’s demographic is key to reaching the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, says John Wilmoth, Director, Population Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations. Those goals include reducing poverty, hunger and inequality in the world. By tracking the populations governments can implement policies and initiatives to overcome the challenges they face. Source: UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division; “World Population Prospects The 2017 Revision” HUA HIN TODAY, October 2018
10 Thailand eVisa to Trial in Banking Coming This Month to Every 7-eleven the UK, France, China, and Twenty-million bank customers will be able to make basic UAE This Year transactions at all 7-Eleven stores when a pilot banking The Thailand eVisa will be pre-launched in four test countries before the end of the year – the United Kingdom, France, China, and the United Arab Emirates.
One of the ways that travelers will be able to process their applications is through thailandvisa.net, a non-governmental website that provides travel advice and assistance to visa applicants. Citizens of the four chosen countries will be able to apply online for the Thai Visa without going to a Thai embassy or consulate. The application process will be straightforward and will only take a matter of minutes to complete. Applicants will just need to complete the online form by answering a series of questions. At the moment, citizens of the UK, France, and the UAE can enter Thailand for periods of up to 30 days visa-free and Chinese travelers can enter for up to 15 days with a visa on arrival. The new Thailand eVisa will allow these four nationalities to stay for periods of longer than 30 days. The test phase will be observed before the visa is launched in several more countries in 2019. The eVisa for Thailand will make it easier for tourists to visit Thailand. Not
only will it save time during the application process, but it will also save time at the border, as travelers will have already been pre-screened by the authorities. Visitors from the eligible countries will be able to enter Thailand by presenting their eVisa and their passport when they arrive. The details on the visa will need to match those of the passport exactly. Applying for a Thailand eVisa will be simple. The first step will be to complete the visa application form, which will require applicants to enter a range of basic information such as their name, date of birth, passport details, and travel dates. There will also be some security-related questions. To successfully apply, it will be necessary to meet the basic visa requirements. This will include having a passport from an eligible country, completing the form fully without any inaccuracies, and paying a fee using a credit or debit card. After an application has been completed and approved, the eVisa will be sent to the applicant electronically. digitaljournal.com
Department of Disease Control Warns of Pinkeye AKA Conjunctivitis
program launches this month.
Government Savings Bank customers will be the first able to deposit and withdraw funds at more than 13,000 convenience stores across the country starting October 31st, the bank has announced. Bank president Chatchai Payuhanaveechai (pictured above) said customers will use the bank’s mobile application to authorize transactions that could then be fulfilled at the counter. Deposits of up to 30,000 THB will be possible around the clock, while withdrawals of up to 5,000 THB per transaction or 20,000 THB per day will be limited to 8am to 10pm. There is no minimum amount per transaction. The service will likely be expanded to other banks in the future. Customers will pay a 15 THB fee for every transaction, which will be offered as part of 7-Eleven’s Counter Service. There will be no fees for the first year for customers aged 7 to 20. The launch of convenience-store banking was seen earlier this year as a way for commercial banks to scale down spending on branches and personnel. Chatchai said his customers shouldn’t fear that their neighborhood branch is going to close anytime soon. “The bank won’t close branches but we also won’t open new ones,” he said. “Collaborating with 7-Eleven on our banking services will make it more convenient for our customers in the countryside.”
According to Chatchai, there are about 6,000 branches of 7-Eleven outside the capital. That’s about six times the bank’s 1,070 branches serving its 20 million customers nationwide. Korsak Chairasmisak, president of 7-Eleven owner CP All, said the company has been preparing the service as banks are shutting down more branches. The Bank of Thailand changed its regulations to allow convenience stores to offer banking services as a number of banks continue to downsize. Chatchai said he hopes the initiative will attract 10 million more customers to his bank in the next two years. - khaosodenglish.com
DSI International Crime Prevention and Suppression Seminar
Last month at Dusit Thani Hua Hin, Thanongsak Raksaksakul Deputy Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation presided over a seminar to strengthen the cooperation between and international agencies in the fight against transnational crime with the Foreign Affairs and Crime Division.
The Department of Disease Control warns the public of pinkeye disease which is common during the rainy season, as about 60,000 patients have suffered from the disease so far this year. According to Director-General of the Department Dr. Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai, infections, allergies, and chemical reactions can cause pinkeye or conjunctivitis. The disease is not airborne, so cannot be contracted from just looking at the eyes of the infected. According to data from the Bureau of Epidemiology of the Disease Control Department, 59,751 Thais have suffered pinkeye since the beginning of the year to August 19th. The bureau said most of the patients were aged between 45 to 54. It added that there is no specific remedy for pinkeye. However, the office indicated that eye drops can be used to reduce irritation from pinkeye. Although pinkeye is not a deadly disease, patients are advised to seek medical attention at the early stage of the condition. Pinkeye can be avoided by making sure that hands are clean before they come into contact with the eyes. One should also refrain from being in close proximity to a person who has the disease or sharing HUA HIN TODAY, October 2018
the patients’ belongings. The Bureau of Epidemiology also suggests that people shouldn’t let insects come into contact with their eyes. People who have contracted pinkeye should take at least three days to recover in isolation, in order to prevent the condition spreading. For more information about the disease and how to prevent it call the Disease Control Department hotline 1422. - nnt
Representatives from embassies of ASEAN nations, Cambodia, Brunei, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam, together with the representatives of foreign authorities against narcotics and crime in Thailand, attended the seminar to exchange ideas and experiences and to develop cooperation in suppressing transnational crime. As the government has a policy of promoting cooperation In order to tackle all transnational issues which affect security and promoting and developing justice systems, including crime prevention. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Institute for the Law Enforcement (ILEA) were established to coordinate the
cooperation between members and the Thai authorities. This has included cooperation with foreign authorities against narcotics a n d c r i m e i n Th a i l a n d , i n c l u d i n g investigations, technical training and exchange of experts. News and information has been shared bringing success in many operations, including serving arrest warrants and foreign extraditions to Thailand. It is expected that this seminar will strengthen cooperation with the embassies of the ASEAN member countries. The Department of Special Investigation will use the results of the seminar to develop guidelines for implementation and cooperation in the suppression of transnational crime in Thailand and the region.
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continue to be a focus of their efforts with some operators continuing to violate regulations such as the setting up of equipment in the area. Inspectors now visit every night and submit reports about compliance with the regulations. Non-compliance may result in a warning, a fine or suspension of the operating license. Issues include entrepreneurs who sell products to pedestrians have which has resulted in complaints from the public.
City officials Plan to Improve Hua Hin Soi 102.
Tourism Safety Conference
Mr. Jeerawat Pramanee, Permanent Secretary of Municipality of Hua Hin Visit health promotion Health Services Health and Environment Division has visited the child drowning prevention program at Wat Nong Kae School. The school has a project to educate the students and also the teachers to foster water safety life-saving skills. This Project follows the Department of Local Administration policy to prevent the drowning of children in early childhood by focusing on teaching “don’t get close to the water’s edge, don’t pick up floating objects, don’t bend down at the water’s edge and how to shout for help.”
Khao Tao Reservoir Clean-Up
Mr. Nopporn Vuttikul, Mayor of Hua Hin and Mr. Apichat Jeerapan, an Advisor to the Minister of Tourism and Sports Department have participated in meeting about tours in marine areas and caves. The meeting included tourism agency staff, tour operators and guides who considered guidelines for the organisation of water tours and caves including regulations and the Code of Conduct for Navigation Safety in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The focus was on addressing tourist safety and prevent illegal tourism activities in the Province.
Wheelchair Donations
Mr. Nopporn Wuttikul, Mayor of Hua Hin, accompanied by the members of the Municipal Council, together with Dr. Wirat Maneepruk, Schools Director have accompanied students and public health staff and volunteers in cleanup activities and garbage collection around the Khao Tao reservoir to improve the landscape. This was the first Royal Project in Hua Hin.
Ms. Pailin Kongpun, Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin, along with Mrs.Rampha Chumlongrach, Director of Social Welfare have met with the Association for the Disabled People in Pathum Thani, led by Col. Sirichai Thumsiri. The President of the Association donated wheelchairs for disabled persons living in Khao Phitak Community, Angnum Community and Thepnimit Community in the municipality of Hua Hin.
Assessing Traders Use of Sa Song Road
Enforcing Market Regulations
Mr. Jeerawat Pramanee, Permanent Secretary of Municipality of Hua Hin has presided over a meeting with the Hua Hin municipal inspectors to who are now briefed every morning before attending to their duties. The regulations in relation to the night market HUA HIN TODAY, October 2018
Mr. Jeerawat Pramanee, Permanent Secretary of Municipality of Hua Hin has been assessing the regulation of traffic on the pavement and streets from in front of the Water Supply Office until the Rescue Service Foundation. There have been complaints that tables, chairs, pots, trees and vehicle have been left to obstruct the pavement and the road, especially in the morning when traders have set up items on the pavement making it difficult for traffic in transit. There are also traders on the Dechanuchit Road, but the Municipality has kept an eye on this to ensure there is no obstruction to allow the passage of the people using the pavement and the road. The Municipality will apply for permission from the traffic officials to allow a temporarily permitted area to trade in the morning and clarify with traders what is acceptable practice.
The public has reported problems with the surface of the road in Soi Hua Hin 102 and bumpy conditions causing problems in using the road, especially during the rainy season when heavy rains causing flooding and ‘potholes damaging vehicles. People living in the area say they have complained to Hua Hin Municipality many times however every year they have endured the same problems and although the responsible agencies made repairs these conditions have been unresolved. The mayor of Hua Hin has seen these problems and has ordered Mr. Jirawat Prammanee, the responsible municipality officer to arrange for the Engineering Division to take action. Water has been flowing from a nearby hill and become trapped in the area and has been difficult to drain. The Engineering Division has now designed water drainage systems and assessed the repairs required to the road surface. This is now part of the City Development Plan with a budget allocated.
CCTV Camera Cleaning
Mr. Jeerawat Pramanee, Permanent Secretary of the Municipality of Hua Hin, has followed up on the duties of the municipal officials who have responsibility to maintain CCTV equipment in the Hua Hin Municipality Offices. Thirty two CCTV cameras have been installed since 2014 with a budget of 690,000 THB to address security and property protection of the Hua Hin Municipality. Maintenance, including cleaning will prevent any problems arising in the future.
Monkey Sterilisation Program to be Upgraded
The current monkey sterilisation program started in late 2017 and continued this year with 700 monkeys already sterilised. However undertaking these operations twice a year has not kept pace with the population growth. To effectively control and reduce monkey population, a decision has been made to increase this level of operations to three times annually. The process is not easy as the monkeys are intelligent and fast learning, and if they see other monkeys being caught in traps they avoid the same fate. It has been decided to increase the sterilisation target to 600 monkeys during each operation. This means that 1,800 monkeys will be captured and sterilised each year when the Hua Hin Municipality proceeds with the plan.
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Representatives of Unesco’s World Heritage Committee have visited the Kui Buri National Park in Prauchuap Khiri Khan to gather information and gauge if the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex can be granted the World Heritage Site status The Kaeng Kratchen Forest Compex (KKFC) consists of 5 contiguous parks and reserves (including Kaeng Kratchen National Park) situated along Thailand’s border with Myanmar at the very top of the Malay Peninsula which, together, have been badged as a “complex” for the World Heritage nomination. The group, led by the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning (ONEP), met members of local conservation organisations who are working on the plight of elephants in the park. The Unesco group – which included the envoys of Cuba and Kuwait, as well as the Spanish consul-general – was briefed about conflict management in the area, as well as the eco-tourism efforts the park has initiated with locals.
Public participation is one of the many issues that have delayed the World Heritage designation process of the complex, comprised of the Kaeng Krachan, Kui Buri and other national parks in the same forest cluster in the lower west, since it was submitted to Unesco for consideration in 2011. The other key issue is the unclear boundary with Myanmar’s adjacent protected area, which has also been nominated for World Heritage status. In 2016, Unesco called on Thailand to address the issue concerning public participation and community rights in the forest complex. It also asked both Thailand and Myanmar to come to a decision on their overlapping boundary claims. Thailand currently has six sites proposed for the World Heritage status, and plans to push for Kaeng Krachan forest complex at the next Unesco World Heritage meeting, ONEP said. – The Nation
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15 Studies Suggest That Not All Dairy Foods Are Equal
Studies of more than 660,000 people suggest that not all dairy is created equal when it comes to effects on our health. People who eat cheese tend to live longer, but drinking a lot of milk can lead to slightly higher rates of coronary heart disease and death. Other new studies suggest there might be something about the way fat and protein is arranged in products like cheese and yogurt that makes them better for our hearts than milk or butter. Eating cheese and yogurt may be linked to a longer life according to researchers at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2018. The team, led by cholesterol expert Maciej Banach of the Medical University of Lodz in Poland, compiled data from studies of 636,726 people on a long-term scale of 15 years. Their results suggested that not all dairy is created equal when it comes to your heart. Drinking milk appears to up risk of coronary heart disease by 4%, according to the study, but consuming yogurt and cheese does not seem linked with negative health outcomes. The finding aligns with what other researchers are discovering about dairy. Some types may not be bad for
Diagnosing Osteoporosis
In our last article, we discussed osteoporosis, its causes and prevention. In this article, we introduce various tests used for diagnose. These tests provide a better understanding of the health of your bones.
At present, there are several tests that you can take to diagnose osteoporosis: 1. DEXA Scan: a test using a special type of X-ray that measures bone mineral density. It is known to be very accurate and effective, but expensive. 2. Measuring bone mineral density (BMD): the average rate of BMD would be > -1.0. The BMD rate of a patient with Osteoporosis is usually around < - 2.5. 3. Testing for a bone marker or other components such as: 3.1 P1NP, NMID – testing the rate of bone generation 3.2 Beta CrossLaps – testing the rate of bone loss, which would be reflected in the blood cells. The higher rate showed means more bone loss.
3.3 PTH – a marker that stabilises calcium in the blood, commanding the kidney to absorb the calcium back to the body rather than excretion. The rate of this marker could tell whether your body is generating or losing bone. 3.4 Vitamin D – supports the intestine to absorb calcium from food and used to repair the bones 3.5 Calcitonin – is produced by the thyroid gland. It supports bone generation, prevents loss of calcium in the bones, and controls the calcium level in blood. 3.6 Estrogen (mainly a female hormone) and Testosterone (mainly a male hormone): supports the kidney to absorb calcium back into the body. After menopause or golden age, these hormones would decrease resulting in a decreased rate of calcium in the blood, including the bone repairing rate. 3.7 Calcium: 99 percent of calcium is found in bones and teeth, and 1 percent is found in blood. 3.8 Phosphorus: 85 percent of phosphorus is found in bones, and 15 percent is found in blood and tissues. Information provided by Healthlab Hua Hin
us after all. In fact, we’ve known for a while that people who eat more fermented dairy products like cheese and yogurt are at a lower risk for developing heart disease and Type-2 diabetes. “Public health officials should revise the guidelines on dairy consumption,” Banach said in a release. Many heart and health experts are increasingly suggesting that overall, the fat in dairy may not be as bad for us as once thought, even though much of it is saturated fat, which is considered one of the heart-clogging kinds. But a big implication of the new finding is that it may not be ideal to lump all types of dairy into one dietary category, since milk seems to have a different impact on our hearts than yogurt or cheese. Milk “appears to increase the risk of coronary heart disease,” the researchers said in their release, while cheese (and yogurt, to a lesser extent) does the opposite. So while cheese and yogurt can be a beneficial part of your diet, it may be best to keep milk and butter intake in check.
Eating Fish is Linked to Better Sleep and a Higher I.Q. for Kids
Kids who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have IQ scores that are 4 points higher, on average, than those who eat fish less frequently or not at all, a new study shows.
Previous studies showed a relationship between omega-3s, the fatty acids in many types of fish, and improved intelligence, as well as omega-3s and better sleep. But researchers hadn’t connected all three before. The findings reveal sleep as a possible mediating pathway, the potential missing link between fish and intelligence. “This area of research is not welldeveloped. It’s emerging,” says Jianghong Liu, associate professor of nursing and public health at the University of Pennsylvania and lead author of the study. “Here we look at omega-3s coming from our food instead of from supplements.” For the work, a cohort of 541 9- to 11-year-olds in China, 54 percent boys and 46 percent girls, completed a questionnaire about how often they ate fish in the past month, with options ranging from “never” to “at least once per week.” Children also took the Chinese version of an IQ test called the Wechsler
Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised, which examines verbal and non-verbal skills such as vocabulary and coding. Their parents then answered questions about sleep quality using the standardised Children Sleep Habits Questionnaire, which included topics such as sleep duration and frequency of night waking or daytime sleepiness. Finally, the researchers controlled for demographic information, including parental education, occupation, and marital status, as well as the number of children in the home. The findings show that children who reported eating fish weekly scored 4.8 points higher on the IQ exams than those who said they “seldom” or “never” consumed fish. Those whose meals sometimes included fish scored 3.3 points higher. Further, increased fish consumption was linked to fewer disturbances of sleep, which the researchers say indicates better overall sleep quality. HUA HIN TODAY, October 2018
16 HÄFELE Smart Mirror: See your bathroom in a new light
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18 Fun, Weird and Offbeat October Days
The month of October is full of fun, bizarre and offbeat holidays that you can celebrate, almost one for every day. We’ve selected just a few that you may wish to celebrate this month. 4th October National Vodka Day
October 17th National Mulligan Day
Your Country’s National Day
If you are not Thai then you will probably want to acknowledge your home country’s National Day in one way or another. Try to find a restaurant featuring the cuisine and traditional activities familiar to you. Here are some prominent National Days for October.
1st October China
It is by the distillation of fermented substances such as grains, potatoes or sometimes fruits or sugar that vodka is made. Traditionally prepared vodkas had an alcoholic content of percent by volume. In the United States, products sold as vodka must have an alcoholic content of 30 percent or more. “On the rocks” (over ice) is a popular way vodka is ordered. Cocktails with vodka as a vital ingredient include Bloody Mary, Screwdriver, Sex on the Beach, Moscow, Mule, White Russian and Black Russian. 6th October National Noodle Day
In golf, a mulligan happens when a player gets a second chance to play a stroke after a ball ends up n the water, out of bounds or just a terrible shank. Mulligan Day was created as a day for giving yourself a second chance or, as some people call it, a “do-over.” Some golfers seem to think that taking a Mulligan is OK any time they play golf, however that’s against the Rules of Golf even on this National Day. However if the game is only for fun, on this special day if you are playing golf this is an excuse to redeem yourself. The question is when to use the Mulligan? Too early and maybe there will be a worse stroke later; too late and maybe you’ve missed the best opportunity. October 28th National Chocolate Day
The National Day of the People’s Republic of China celebrates the nation’s s founding on October 1st, 1949, with a ceremony at Tiananmen Square. But the PRC was not founded on that day, but on September 21st, 1949. The Central People’s Government passed the Resolution on the National Day of the People’s Republic of China on December 2nd, 1949, and declared that October 1st as the National Day. The National Day marks the start of one of the Golden Weeks in the PRC with a variety of governmentorganised festivities, including fireworks and concerts. Public places, such as Tiananmen Square in Beijing, are decorated in a festive theme. Portraits of revered leaders, such as Mao Zedong, are publicly displayed.[6]
3rd October Germany
Noodles come in many varieties and National Noodle Day celebrates them all. The word noodle derives from the German word “nudel”. Noodles are made by some type of unleavened dough being rolled out and cut into a variety of shapes. Long thin strips are likely the most popular, however some of the other shapes such as; tubes, strings, shells, flat, wide and etc., have their fans also. Boiling, pan-frying or deep-frying them are the common ways of preparing the noodles. They then can be eaten alone, with butter or with a sauce or used in soups, casseroles, salads or lasagna.
While there are many specific chocolate related holidays throughout the year, National Chocolate Day celebrates all things chocolate. Chocolate is one of the world’s favorite flavours, chocolate is well deserving of it’s own day of honor and celebration. One way is to go out to your favorite restaurant and indulge in a delicious chocolate dessert. October 31st National Knock-Knock Joke Day
The Day of German Unity (German: Tag der Deutschen Einheit) is the national day of Germany which commemorates the anniversary of German reunification in 1990, when the goal of a united Germany was fulfilled again. Therefore, the name addresses neither the reunion nor the union, but the unity of Germany. The Day of German Unity has been the German national holiday since 1990, when the reunification was formally completed.
12th October Spain
It is a question as to where the noodle was first invented but it is known that it has been a staple in many parts of the world, including Thailand for over 1800 years. October 15th National Grouch Day
If you are a grouch today is your special day. According to Sesame Street Magazine, National Grouch Day was created for all grouches to celebrate their way of life.
This holiday is for jokesters of all ages to share their knock-knock jokes throughout the day.
A grouch is described as a person who complains frequently or constantly or a person who is habitually irritable or complaining.
In 1934 the standard knock-knock joke format was used in a newspaper humour column: Knock Knock l Who’s There? l Rufus l Rufus Who? Rufus the most important part of your house.
It seems that a grouch may be happy (although they would never admit it) only when others are unhappy and grouchy. It is then that they feel most comfortable by having others share in their world with them.
Children often learn to tell knock-knock jokes as one of their first types of jokes, at a very young age. You can easily make up your own knock-knock jokes with just a little imagination.
HUA HIN TODAY, October 2018
The Fiesta Nacional de España is the national day of Spain. It is held annually and the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s first arrival in the Americas, a day also celebrated in other countries. In October 7th, 1987, the name was changed to Fiesta Nacional. Spain’s “national day” had moved around several times during the 20th century; establishing it on the day of the international Columbus celebration was part of a compromise between conservatives, who wanted to emphasize the status of the monarchy and Spain’s history, and Republicans, who wanted to commemorate Spain’s burgeoning democracy with an official holiday.
28th October Czech Republic
The 28th October is an unlikely date for Czechs to be celebrating their national holiday. After all, it commemorates the founding of the state of Czechoslovakia which was established in 1918 which ceased to exist 74 years later, when Czechs and Slovaks went their separate ways at the end of 1992. Czechs went on as if nothing had happened. To this day wreathes are laid, the national anthem is played, and except when the holiday falls on a weekend everybody enjoys a day off work.
19 Thai Film to Retell Cave Rescue Drama
A Thai film retelling the story of the Tham Luang cave operation will start filming in November, said its director and producer.
Titled “Nang Non” in Thai and “The Cave” in English, the film production has been mounted by Tom Waller, a Thai filmmaker of Irish descent, who spoke at the Toronto International Film Festival, where he gave a presentation of the project to prospective foreign distributors. Nang Non, titled after the name of the mountain range and the cave in Chiang Rai where the 12 Wild Boar football team members and their coach were trapped from June 23 to July 10, is likely to be the first feature film project that materializes about the project, after at least five other producers, mostly international, expressed interest in recounting the story that gripped the world’s attention. “The film is happening,” said Waller, whose past films include “The Last Executioner”, about Thailand’s last prison executioner, and “Mindfulness and Murder”, a temple-set suspense story in which a monk tries to solve a murder. “The first draft of the script is finished, and in October we will start building sets,” Waller said. He said that the film will focus on “first-
person perspectives” and “unsung heroes” who took part in the mission. There will be four or five main characters based on real Thai and international volunteers. Waller has recently interviewed Jim Warny, an Ireland-based cave diver who was responsible for bringing out Ekkapol Chanthawong, or Coach Ake, on the last day of the operation, and who was declared “a hero” by the Irish press. Warny’s experience will form a main part of the film, said Waller. Though the government has said that all film projects about the cave rescue would have to go through a special panel for vetting, the rule seems to apply only to foreign film productions. Waller said he has begun contacting authorities to ask for permission to shoot at some locations, including parts of Tham Luang cave. Waller declined to discuss the budget or possible casting. “One thing is certain, I won’t exploit anyone involved in the incident,” he said. “I want to show the volunteer spirit that fascinated the world.” – Bangkok Post
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Government to Destroy 861 Illegal Fishing Boats
A total of 861 unregistered fishing vessels are set to be destroyed by mid-December as the government ramps up efforts to improve the status of Thai fishery fleets, and its fight against illegal fishing before the next round of talks on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing with the European Union (EU). The vessels will be destroyed in order to clear up confusion about vessel identification, update the Thai fishing vessels’ registry, and to ensure these vessels will not be reused illegally, said Chirute Visalachitra, director-general of the Marine Department of the Ministry of Transport. For the first time ever, Thailand has pinpointed a “definite number” of vessels in its fishing fleet, after the Marine Department spent four months collecting data on the vessels. As of August 16th, Thailand had 10,743 “white vessels”-- or registered fishing vessels, while 6,315 vessels are still unregistered. “The definite number of fishing vessels was never clear because of the voluntary registration system.. in the past which made regulation of fishing vessels really difficult,” said Mr Chirute. The Marine Department commenced the destruction of nine unregistered vessels in Samut Sakhon province, six more in Ranong province, followed by four others in Phetchaburi province, seven in Krabi, and one in Prachuap Khiri Khan province. All 861 will be destroyed within 90 days, according to Deputy Prime Minister Gen Chatchai Sarikulya. He added that the government is confident in its recently developed tracking system for fishing vessels, and is focused on the long-term
goal of achieving sustainable fisheries by using technology to hasten the registration process. Thailand was previously issued a yellow card by the European Union (EU) for inadequate monitoring of fishing vessels. When asked about the possibility of the yellow-card status for Thailand being lifted in the near future, EU ambassador Pirkka Tapiola responded that although he cannot predict the outcome of this month’s talks, he can confirm the government’s commitment to fighting IUU with an improved legal framework and methods of fleet management and monitoring. “Very good progress has been made and there is commitment to fleet management and labour rights,” said Mr Tapiola. Bangkok Post
Thailand Rated Top Spot in ASEAN MICE Market
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has reported that Thailand has secured the top spot in the ASEAN MICE industry and has outlined new strategies to step up growth in the sector.
Mr. Boonrod Hanaogart, Director of Irrigation Construction Bureau, has presided over the opening ceremony of dam construction at Pa La-U reservoir, which was initially commissioned by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Many people in the area participate in the activities that the Royal Irrigation Department provides. The Pa La-U Water Reservoir Project is part of the royal project initiated by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej to increase water retention and mitigate against water shortages for agriculture and livestock in the Huai-Sat-Yai area. Improving the water retention capacity of Baan Pa La-U Reservoir has the potential to provide more water to the area. Irrigation Huai-Sat-Yai covers a total of
6 villages in the district. The project takes into account the Environmental Impact Assessment Report and environmental impact monitoring maintain the natural resources and environment to develop water resources . The upstream dam construction is to promote the operation of the Royal Irrigation Department, which is responsible for both the supply and development of water resources without neglecting the environment.
Meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) is a type of tourism in which large groups, usually planned well in advance, are brought together for a particular purpose. At the “Thailand MICE Forum 2018: Redefining Our Industry” event, TCEB Chairperson of the Board Dr. Atchaka Sibunruang delivered the agency’s annual report for 2018. According to the report, Thailand is the leading destination for conferences and exhibitions in ASEAN, but continues to lag behind other countries in Asia. The number of MICE travelers reached 25 million in the third quarter and is expected to hit 38 million by the end of the fiscal year. At the forum, Dr. Atchaka also revealed that the agency has won more than 300 international auctions for MICE events, bringing in an estimated one trillion baht to the country. The chairperson stressed the economic impact of Thailand’s MICE industry. As spending on MICE activities rises, the industry is expected to contribute 1.1
percent growth in national gross domestic product. According to TCEB, in first threequarter of the fiscal year 2018, Thailand has welcomed 25,291,439 MICE travellers generating 154.779 billion baht in revenue to the country. Dr. Atchaka set out strategies to tackle new challenges. According to her, the country should maintain the top position in ASEAN and strive to rank higher in Asia by attracting new customers, expanding venues, and catching up to global trends. Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Somkid Jatusripitak gave a special address, saying Thailand is in the heart of Asia, so TCEB should leverage its regional connectivity to accommodate spiraling MICE travelers and form partnerships. The TCEB has set the strategic plan for 2019. The operation guidelines focus on three significant areas: 1) Generate Income and economic development. 2) Develop MICE industry through innovation. 3) Distribute wealth across all sectors of society. HUA HIN TODAY, October 2018
20 Foreigners Married to Lao Citizens Now Entitled to Spouse Visa
The Government of Laos will now be issuing foreign spouse visas to foreigners who hold a valid Lao certificate of marriage with a Lao citizen.
Traditionally newspapers around the world have published letters received from readers with their opinions about a variety of subjects.
Hua Hin Today often receives emails from our readers or comments posted on Facebook pages. Thanks for your contributions! Our readers are always encouraged to provide a point of view however we ignore aggressive, abusive or defamatory comments. editor@huahintoday.com In this month’s edition is an article about the suspension of the ferry linking Hua Hin and Pattaya however our Facebook page also released this information on the day it was released. Here are the ‘Top Ten’ comments about that news with a variety of opinions! 1. Hua Hin is missing out on a lot of visitors from being isolated. Ferry is a loss for me what would be much better is a fast train Bangkok to Phuket that stopped at Hua Hin. 2. Visitors from Pattaya are a different type of visitor; rather have visitors from other places 3. Passenger and car ferry would make so much more sense. 4. Pretty lame they use that as an excuse. Call it as it is and/or just reduce the frequency of trips like other operations do in low season. 5. Too expensive anyway 6. No wonder TAT had a fit, according to them numbers are booming 7. Maybe they’ve overlooked the simple demographics of this self-proclaimed new wave of year-round, better-quality tourists? 8. This doesn’t directly reflect tourist numbers but rather the service. 9. The cost of this service is high if you travel as a group or family. 10. As with previous attempts, and no doubt future ones, no real hard feasibility study, just suck-it-and-see.
1,800 Bangkok Vans to be Banned from Road
About 1,800 vans will have to stop taking passengers at the end of this month after being registered for more than 10 years, a transport committee said.
The committee headed by Col Sombat Thanyawan, deputy commander of the Second Cavalry Division, held a meeting on Thursday and reaffirmed its decision to have operators stop using 10-year-old vans. The van operators have called on the committee to be lenient and extend the limit to 15 years. HUA HIN TODAY, October 2018
But the committee decided that after a decade, a van becomes dangerous for passengers, Sombat said. He said 1,800 out of 6,000 vans in Bangkok must be decommissioned and violators will face a fine of 50,000 to 200,000 THB. The Nation
Until now, the foreign spouses of Lao citizens received no special privileges or entitlements after completing the lengthy marriage process. Those who held a valid Lao certificate of marriage could remain in Laos by way of a business visa, investment visa, or tourist visa only. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a new type of visa, the SP-B3, would be issued from 1 August 2018. After this policy change, the government has
quietly begun issuing a new type of visa upon request to those holding a licensed and registered marriage certificate. The spouse visa is also available to spouses of Lao citizens who have registered their marriage overseas. In order to apply, the foreign marriage certificate must be authorized at the Treaties and Law Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. - The Laotian Times
Bangkok’s MRT Given Green Light for Phuket and Chiang Mai Light Rail Bangkok’s subway operator. the MRTA (Mass Rapid Transit Authority) has been given the green light to invest in the proposed Phuket/ Phang Nga and Chiang Mai light rail services. The MRT is also going to run the service when the services are eventually constructed.
Light rail is a collective name for rail transport systems that are somewhere between train, metro and tram: faster than a tram, lighter and cheaper than a train. The Thai government sees light rail as an example of the development of modern transport in the country and wants to speed up the construction. The cabinet has approved some of the basic details of the project that will give the MRTA permission to seek out private investment in the projects and then to operate the services in the three provinces. Current legislation only allowed the MRT to operate in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces. The decision will allow the Authority to operate in other parts of the country. The Phuket/Phang Nga service will eventually link Surat Thani all the way to Chalong Circle on Phuket Circle Underpass. The first phase of the light rail will start at the The Noon station in Phang Nga, cross onto the island, come past the Phuket International Airport, follow Thepkasattri Road, through Phuket Town and then along Chao Fat East to the Chalong Circle – a journey of 42 kilometres. 24 stops are scheduled along the planned route; mostly at road level but at least one will be elevated
and one underground. Construction is slated to begin in 2020 and be ready for passengers by 2023. The second phase will see the light rail service reach all the way from Phang Nga to Surat Thani, linking with the north/south regional train services to Bangkok. In Chiang Mai, a light rail service will link the Chiang Mai Airport with the main city area. The service around the business district is part of efforts to alleviate traffic congestion. A budget for the Phang Nga/ Phuket project has been announced to be nearly 40 billion THB. Suggestions of a similar project to link Pranburi via Hua Hin to Cha-Am, a similar distance of around 50 kilometres have received no official support to date.
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Take Care at Pala-U
Officials at Kaeng Krachan National Park have been instructed to take close care of visitors, following an accident that a tourist slipped and fell down at Pa La-U waterfall.
Sustainable Home Growth Income
Ms. Pailin Kongpun, the Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin, Mr. Patitarn Intrachoti, from the Social Welfare Division and the Housewives Group have participated in a project to plant morning glory plants in accordance with the policy of the Prachuap Khiri Khan governor. The policy aims to promote household income growth by integrating farming and to develop professional skills under the philosophy of sufficiency economy. This will mean growing vegetables in a clean and non-chemical household, to reduce the expenses and increase family income. The governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan has introduced to all districts in the Prachuap Khiri Khan the idea that the morning glory
plant is fast growing and easy to grow with a strong market demand. This project is called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Morning glory of the governorâ&#x20AC;? and sets an initial price of not less than 15 THB per kilogram. The plant may be planted in tires and baskets for easy cultivation.
Cycling For Charity
Mr. Jeerawat Pramanee, Permanent Secretary has met with the Marketing Manager of Market Village Hua Hin and others to discuss details of a charity bike ride event. The schedule of the event, to be held on November 11th, commences at Market Kaeng Krachan National Park Chief, Mana Permpoon, revealed that a European visitor had accidentally fallen down on a slippery rock, causing the sprain to the right ankle. The affected visitor has was taken to the hospital for treatment. To reduce accidents from occurring in the future, the national park office has
instructed officials to take closer care of visitors, as some trails in the national park may be slippery. More ropes have been placed at walkways to allow visitors to hold while hiking around the waterfall. Pa La-U waterfall is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the area due to its picturesque natural scenery.
Village then to Thap Tai, Nong Phran Phuk and then there is a break the journey at the Sam Phan Nam floating market. The ride ends at Wat Khao Yai Arun Bunyarat with a distance of about 50 km. The organisers are seeking assistance to promote and spread the news of this activity. Everyone is welcome to participate in this charity cycling event and can apply to join until October 20th at Market Village. The fee is 500 THB per person, which includes a shirt to wear on the day. All the proceeds after deducting expenses will be donated to Wat Khao Yai Arun Boonrat to help build a crematorium.
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22 Shark Protection Completed at Hat Sai Noi The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources officers and fishermen of Khao Tao have installed a float line and netting in the sea at Hat Sai Noi.
Widespread Sale of Wild Animals on Facebook
More than 1,500 wild animals are up for sale on Facebook every month according to the wildlife trade-monitoring network Traffic. The report described wild animals from 200 species advertised in 756 posts in closed groups in 2016. The most popular animal was the slow loris (139), followed by the African spurred-tortoise (115) and the red-whiskered bulbul (33), a local bird used in singing competitions. Other wild animals up for sale were green iguanas, pythons and Asian palm civets.
The slow loris is being traded on Facebook Mr. Bannarak Sermthong, Director of Marine and Coastal Resources Administration, and Colonel Anon Phetchkham, Head of Civil Affairs at Thanarat Camp and municipality staff with local fishermen used fishing boats, and jet skis to help convey the yellow float line along the beach 60 metres away from the shore. The mesh net is to protect the waters from sharks safeguard swimmers, but must not interfere with the habitat of the blue shark.
Reports have indicated that foreign tourists who came to visit and also who check in at Hat Sai Noi and Khao Tao areas are still swimming in the area even with a warning sign “Do not swim in this area”. Resort staff in the area said that most foreigners are warned but they are not afraid of the warnings and say “In foreign countries sharks are just a part of nature for them”.
“The wild animals are traded live, dead or in parts. They are smuggled to be raised as pets, sold as ingredients to high-end restaurants or sold to collectors,” Maethinee Phassaraudomsuk, data and research officer for Traffic Southeast Asia, said. She was speaking at a meeting organized by Seub Nakhasathien Foundation at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. For instance, she said, Asian black bears and pangolins are deemed delicacies
in Laos, while helmeted hornbill, a bird native to Indonesia, has been hunted to near extinction for its so-called “red-ivory” beak, which is more expensive than ivory from elephants. Maethinee said Thailand was a source, transit point, as well as destination for wildlife trade. Animals are smuggled across Thai borders to or from other Southeast Asian countries to make their way to China or Japan. Otters, for instance, are captured and smuggled to Japan and Vietnam. “Traffic has even found a Sulawesi hornbill from Indonesia put up for sale on a Thai Facebook page,” she said. Traffic said the online platform was proving to be a profitable channel for wildlife traders. After the Elephant Ivory Tusk Act was enforced in 2015, banning the trade and ownership of ivory from African elephants, as well as requiring ivory traders and owners to register, 90% of wildlife shops in Bangkok shut down. However, trade online spiked. More than 2,550 ivory items are up for sale on Facebook. “They come as amulets, religious idols and even raw ivory,” Maethinee said. Facebook, Google and other tech giants have joined the fight against wildlife trade online. Facebook is developing a policy that it hopes will cut the trade in illegal wildlife products by 80%, she said. Call the authorities if you find wild animals being traded or advertised online, she said. – The Nation
It’s Now Illegal to Abandon Animals at Temples People are being urged not to abandon their pets at temples or face legal charges under the Cruelty Prevention and Welfare of Animal Act and the Wild Animal Reservation and Protection Act.
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The Sangha Supreme Council of Thailand, the governing body of the Buddhist order (Sangha) of Thailand, received a letter from the Thai Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (TSPCA) asking it to prevent people from abandoning their animals at the monasteries. The growing number of forsaken animals at temples has also prompted the TSPCA to promote better animal treatment and raise awareness of the legal consequences the pet owners could face for abandoning their animals. To solve this problem, the Sangha HUA HIN TODAY, October 2018
Supreme Council of Thailand has instructed all temples to ban animal abandonment and trade on their premises. Anyone caught trying to do so may receive a maximum fine of 40,000 THB and a jail term of up to four years. Many of the dogs living in temples around Thailand are there because they were dumped there by irresponsible owners. Others are the offspring of animals living nearby that have no owners. The temples have always been a haven where dogs could be safe from being run over on the street or beaten, maimed or killed by irate locals.
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24 InterContinental Celebrates Winning in the World Travel Awards 2018
InterContinental Hua Hin Resort led by General Manager Michael Janssen, is delighted to announce that the resort has been voted as Thailand’s Leading Resort 2018 by World Travel Awards. The awards ceremony was held recently in Hong Kong. The World Travel Awards is a renowned global organisation which provides luxury hotels with high standards of recognition for world-class facilities and service excellence. This award aims to encourage and raise service standards within the luxury hotel industry. InterContinental Hua Hin Resort has received this award as a result of the resort’s highly personalized service, sublime attention to detail throughout and universally excellent guest feedback. “As the General Manager of the resort, it gives me very great pleasure to have us recognised as the winner of this most coveted award in the hospitality industry. Our target is always to deliver the best in resort accommodations, world class cuisine and a guest experience tailored to individual guests. Our guests feel as if they are more than mere guests when returning to our resort, but rather like it is their second home; they have become a part of our family” said Michael Janssen, General Manager of InterContinental Hua Hin Resort. Apart from this award, InterContinental Hua Hin Resort has been awarded Best Luxury Coastal Resort from World Luxury Hotel Awards 2013 and Hotel Best Thailand from Asia Pacific Hotel Awards 2013-2014 and Thailand’s Leading Resort 2015 by the World Travel Awards.
World Post Day 2018 at Blúport
World Post day 2018 was celebrated at the Blúport Resort Mall last month with special commemorative stamps issued to mark H.M. Queen Sirikit’s 86th Birthday Anniversary.
Doctor Kasem Pangsrivongse Foundation Supports Funds to Pharmacy Professionals and Academics 2018
Doctor Kasem Pangsrivongse Foundation and Chairman, Tirapongse Pangsrivongse (4th from left), recently presided over the ceremony awarding funds of over 2 million Baht to Pharmacy Professionals and Academics at the 8th floor meeting room, B.L.H. Building, Wireless Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok. Professor Chomchin Chantaraskul (3rd from left.), of The Foundation’s Executive Committee, is also seen here witnessing the event.
Michael Janssen Appointed Cluster General Manager for the InterContinental Hotels Group
The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is delighted to announce the promotion of Michael Janssen to the position of Cluster General Manager of the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort and Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin. Michael adds the position to his current profile as General Manager of the InterContinental. In his new role, Michael will be responsible for directing all management aspects of both resorts to meet all the stringent IHG standards. His efforts will also be crucial in meeting performance targets such as financial results and strategic cluster positioning. Michael will continue to work closely alongside other management staff, particularly in support of each property’s further integration with the Vana Nava Water Park, True Arena Sport Complex and Blúport Resort Mall.
Cape & Kantary Hotels Appoints New Guest Relations Manager for Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin Cape & Kantary Hotels’ Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin, a select member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), has appointed Mr. Jan Hottiger as its Guest Relations Manager, with immediate effect. Mr.Jan Hottiger, a Swiss national graduating i n H GT ( H o s p i t a l i t y, Gastronomy and Tourism) in 2016 from the Hospitality School of Lausanne, Switzerland trained for 4 years at Movenpick Hotels and Resorts working in Front Office; Sales and marketing; Meetings and Events; and Purchasing and F&B Back Office. He subsequently worked at the same hotel for one year as a Front Office Agent. He then moved to work as a Front Office Agent and Meeting Coordinator for the International Court of Arbitration for Sports. We welcome him to the Cape and Kantary Hotel group.
A selection of activities of the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin last month
New School Playground
Rotary Members attended Nongkhon School to formally handover the new playground they have supported and paid to have completely redeveloped. The ground was previously very hazardous and had been neglected for a long time. The area is now a ‘brain based learning’ playground and a ‘Monkey Library’. Children may now develop their fine and gross motor skills, dexterity and balance by climbing up to the library. As an ongoing project additional stock for the library will follow shortly. School Principal Khun Chumporn welcomed the guests and thanked RCRHH for their generous contribution towards the new facility. President of RCRHH Brian Anderson said “The Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin is delighted to create service projects that contribute to the stakeholders’ wellbeing in our community.” International Guests
Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Hosts ‘The Return of AOF Thank You Concert’
Hua Hin Mayor Nopporn Vuttikul Nopporn Vuttikul and Deputy Mayor Montree Chuphu were in attendance at the Opening Ceremony and shows on stage with traditional dances and a Thai singing contest (Luk Thung songs) for children aged 10 – 14 and other young performers aged 15 – 20. The event was a philatelist’s delight with the Postage Stamp history of Thailand on show and discussed in a seminar followed by a painting contest with the “Go Global Grow Local” theme. Mr.Bruce Dupuis (centre), General Manager, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa, together with hotel management and sponsors, including Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev); Independent Wine & Spirit (Thailand) Co.Ltd. (IWS), and Pernod Ricard (Thailand) Limited, presented “The Return of AOF Thank You Concert” starring celebrated Thai singer Aof Pongsak as a reward for the resort’s great customers. DJ A, aka Peerawat Manamontrisakul, also performed at the four-hour fun gathering. HUA HIN TODAY, October 2018
Three international guests have been welcomed at a weekly meeting last month. Barbo Hejdenberg Ronsten, who is an Assistant Governor and from Visbee Silverhatton Club in Sweden, Michael Rutzen and his wife Siripit from Mittelholstein Club, Germany and Anders Majgren and his wife Ratan from Harninge Club, Sweden, joined the meeting. Secretary Martin Harrison said “I was great to welcome three visiting members, and especially for them to be able to see the various club reports. I am also pleased that they found out about the club from this web site, and were able to register for the event independently,” Ten members joined the international World Cleanup Day effort with Trash Heroes last month at Sai Noi Beach aimed at reducing waste on the planet. This is a social action program aimed at combating the global solid waste problem, including the problem of marine debris. This year it was held on 15th Septemberi.
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26 The Tourism Authority’s Newest Campaign “We Love Local” The Tourism Authority of Thailand with help from public and private sectors has a new campaign called “We Love Local” that’s designed to get more people visiting specific communities around the country.
“Traveling to individual communities to share in local experiences is a popular tourism trend all around the world right now, with more and more companies and organizations becoming interested,” says deputy governor Noppadon Pakprot. “This increasing corporate desire for experiences in lesser-known areas of Thailand is an excellent sign for local community tourism because of the greater purchasing power and fewer limitations in terms of the seasons to travel. “However, the size and dynamics of each company differ and so do the demands and interests. This is why the TAT is ensuring both variety and flexibility for this particular market, with 50 local communities to choose from. “These destinations have all been categorised in terms of their unique characteristics, identities and main tourist activities, making the difficult task of corporate tourism planning much easier and rewarding for organisations.”
The 50 communities are grouped in 10 categories
The King’s Wisdom, GI (Geographical Indications) Products, Culture, Highlanders, Agro-tourism, Thai Fabrics, Gastronomy, Eco-adventures, Homestays, and School & Family Outings. TAT Governor Yuthasak Supasorn will personally promote communities devoted to His Majesty the King’s philosophy. Eight tour operators are available for package tours covering multiple destinations according to the named categories.
Find out more e at www.WeLoveLocal.travel.
New Airspace Plan ‘Will Double Flights’
Thailand’s airspace capacity will double from one million to two million flights per year if it successfully introduces a new one-way aircraft route plan in three years’ time, the new Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd (Aerothai) president Somnuk Rongthong says. Speaking to the media, he said Thailand has been using several overlapping lanes in its airspace, which means flights going in opposite directions have to share airspace simultaneously by travelling at different altitudes. This has led to numerous delays because each plane has to wait for the previous aircraft to pass to a safe distance first.
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“What is needed is a new one-way route system, similar to a regional superhighway, where each one-way route is separated into general directions for easier management,” Mr Somnuk said. “Combined with better coordination among all parties, flights will pass by more efficiently.” He said this planned system would involve planes travelling to Thailand’s
regions -- such as the North or Northeast -- using a single, large one-way route, and branching off the main route to their specific destinations. “Instead of having one lane in airspace for flights going in both directions, there should be one general lane for each direction,” he said. “Airlines will welcome such a system once it is approved, since they are regularly fined for leaving airports late or arriving at airports off-schedule.” Accordingly, the country’s airspace is in urgent need of reorganisation, following continuous delays in flight departure and arrival times combined with higher tourist numbers every year. Mr Somnuk said Thailand currently handles around one million flights per year.
According to Aerothai the country sees an average of 2,600 flights per day, including domestic, international, and flights which pass through Thai airspace. “With our present airspace management system, we are barely able to handle the one million flights annually we currently do,” he said. “Countries like Britain and Germany, which have far less airspace than we do, are able to comfortably handle up to three million flights a year on average, so we know a higher capacity is definitely possible on our part.” He said airspace is currently shared between airlines and the air force, the latter’s airspace can only be accessed by commercial planes for special reasons. Bangkok Post
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Dusit Enters Luxury Villa Rental Market with Acquisition of Elite Havens
Dusit Thani Public Company Limited (DTC), one of Thailand’s foremost hotel and property development companies, has expanded into the high-end vacation rental market through the full acquisition of Elite Havens, the leading provider of high-end vacation rentals in Asia. DTC made the acquisition of all shares in LVM Holdings Pte Ltd. the ultimate holding company of Elite Havens. DTC’s acquisition of Elite Havens follows the company’s three-pronged strategy for sustainable and profitable growth, which includes balance, diversification, and expansion, particularly into new market segments, which will enhance DTC’s capacity to provide integrated services and drive revenue growth.
so there is already a strong synergy for us to build on..” DTC has been actively enhancing its operations with investments in new market segments. The company made moves into the shared economy last year with an investment in Favstay, a Thai hospitality startup offering condos and villas for rent in Thailand’s top destinations, and in April this year DTC announced it would also enter the affordable lifestyle segment with the launch of ASAI Hotels.
Mr Jon Stonham, CEO, Elite Havens, said, “With our strong focus on people and exceeding expectations with our services, Elite Havens shares the same values as Dusit,
“Our investment in Elite Havens marks another important milestone in our strategic journey, particularly our two-pronged plan for expansion, which includes doubling our number of hotels in operation, and providing broadened experiences for our customers.” said Ms Suphajee Suthumpun, Group CEO, DTC. “Our current brand line up covers the midscale through to luxury hotel segments. Now, with the addition of Elite Havens, we are delighted to cover the luxury villa rental segment too.
Pictured (from left): Ms La-ead Kovavisaruch, Dusit International; Ms Suphajee Suthumpun, Group CEO, Dusit International; Mr Jon Stonham, CEO, Elite Havens; and Mr Riyaz Moorani, Group CIO, Elite Havens.
230 Smartflowers Provide Smart Power
The Smartflower is an all-in-one ground mounted solar system with a tracker that follows the sun. However, it doesn’t look like the usual solar panels you have seen.
The Smartflower’s name comes from its design – the solar cells are arranged on individual “petals” that open at the beginning of each day. After the sun goes down, the Smartflower’s petals fold up and a self-cleaning process kicks in. In addition to solar cells, the Smartflower system contains a dual-axis tracker that makes it possible for its “petals” to follow the sun across the sky throughout the day. Thanks to this tracking capability, the Smartflower can produce significantly more electricity than a similarlysized rooftop solar panel system – up to 51 percent more, according to Smartflower’s website. The 12-petal, 194
Installation at parks in Dubai. The Smartflower takes only 5 square metre area but generates power equivalent to a solar panel spread over 32 square metres.
square-foot structure comes with 2.5 kilowatts (kW) of electricity production, which is equivalent to a 4 kW fixed rooftop array. The Smartflower offers two unique features that distinguish it from other ground-mounted solar panel systems with tracking capabilities. The first is that it has a self-cleaning function, which ensures that dirt or other grime on the panels won’t cause reduced energy production. The second is that it’s self-contained. Installation is said to take just two to three hours, and disassembly is similarly easy. As a result, you can take the system with you if you move and install it at your new property. The Smartflower was initially designed for use in European households. The average middle European household uses approximately 3,500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) each year, and the product is intended to match that level of electricity demand. Depending on the location, a Smartflower produces anywhere from 3,400 to 6,200 kWh annually.
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Remarks: Items 1 & 2 describe where the Work Permit laws remain unchanged. Item 3 describes changes to ease requirements for foreign workers who no longer have to apply for a new Work Permit when working for the same employer, but wanting to change either the location or job description. With regard to amendments to the list of 39 Occupations Forbidden to Foreigners, it is only in the planning stage and not yet effective.
Amendments to Work Permit Laws The latest amendments of the Non-Thai Working Management followed a Royal Decree issued on 24th March 2561 (2018). Later there were discussions amongst foreigners and some media outlets about changes to the Law in relation to Work Permits.
It has been suggested that these amendments were to the benefit to foreign workers who have a Work Permit as they can now work in any field, anywhere in the country for any employer, as long as the work being carried out is not on the list of Occupations Forbidden to Foreigners. There was also a rumour that the Government had amended the list of Occupations Forbidden to Foreigners by removing 12 Occupations from the list. These reports contain some misunder-standings: 1. In case of a foreign worker who wants to change the employer, his or her Work Permit will terminate and they will need to apply for a new Work Permit with the new employer. 2. In case of a foreign worker who wants to be employed by two employers simultaneously, the current employer needs to give consent and the foreign employee needs to inform the Labour Department and ask for the new employer to be attached to the existing Work Permit. 3. In case a foreign worker who has changed the work place / job description or position with the same employer, the foreign worker has no need to apply for a new Work Permit, as long as the work being carried out is not on the List of Occupations Forbidden to Foreigners.
Provided by: © Jatupon Cherbangkaew; Executive Partner / Chief Lawyer; ACTA Law Firm Co Ltd., Website: www. actahuahin.com; email: actahuahin@gmail.com Editor’s Comments: Hua Hin Today has been aware for some time of media reports stating that: “New provisions issued by a Royal Decree in March are in effect, allowing foreigners with work permits to legally work in any field, anywhere in the country, for any employer as long as the work being done in not on the list of occupations prohibited to foreigners.” These reports required careful consideration and confirmation rather than a naive reiteration. The interests of our readers are too important for that potentially misleading approach. Accordingly we sought the advice of Chief Lawyer of one of the most experienced legal firms in Hua Hin, ACTA Law Firm Co Ltd., who provided the advice presented in this article. Of course every situation is different and direct advice from the provincial Ministry of Labour office and/or a qualified lawyer should be sought before decisions are made that could jeopardise both the status of a Work Permit and Visa with the potential for significant penalties.
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335 A Slower but Steady Growth in the Cha-Am, Hua Hin & Pranburi Residential Market Many developers have now decided to postpone launching new projects in our region during a market slowdown and are focusing on selling their unsold units.
The Cha Am, Hua Hin and Pranburi residential markets showed lower growth in the first half of 2018, a trend that is predicted to continue in 2018; because of this, developers need to wait until more unsold units in the market are absorbed.
Residential prices in the Cha Am, Hua Hin, and Pranburi for the first half of 2018 were similar to the second half of 2017. Condominium markets grew rapidly in 2011–2012, launching more than 9,000 new units per year, but then decreased from 2013 onwards. Nevertheless, many unsold units still remain available in the market. Many developers are trying to attract more buyers during the market slowdown, so they are keeping the selling prices similar to 2017 or increasing by only a few percentage points in some projects. In addition, many developers also launched marketing campaigns or special discounts for some of their unsold units that are still available. Developers still have not dramatically increased their housing and condominium prices in 2018, due to the market slowdown and the high number of unsold units in the area. The most popular houses have unchanged prices with more than 80% of all housing projects located in the Hua Hin Inland area. Approximately 65% of new housing developments are in this area, especially the Hin Lek Fai and Tab Tai sub districts.
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5.85 79,720 7.60 97,000 5.20 84.450 2.80 110,000
The Cha Am area has shown a significantly higher number of condominium units being undertaken due to some large-scale projects. As the Hua Hin coastal area has been popular for more than 20 years, many residential projects, hotels, resorts and other projects were built in the area. As a result, fewer land plots are left, with the number of condominium units much lower than Cha-Am. In addition, many condominium projects on the Hua Hin coast are small projects with fewer than 300 units in total. Although the main buyers in the Cha Am, Hua Hin and Pranburi areas are Thais looking to buy a condominium or house as a second home, foreigners also are buying, but smaller in number in the past few years.
A condominium with two buildings of 20 floors under construction in Cha-Am Most are looking for small detached houses in the Hua Hin inland area with a price not over 5 million THB and some are staying in beachfront condominium projects that were completed more than 10 years ago due to the lower prices. Most foreigners are retired and have decided to live in Thailand because of the lower cost of living, the convenience, safety and the international hospitals in the area. The Hua Hin Inland area remains the main location for housing projects; although far from the beach, lower land prices is a positive factor for housing development All beachside cities around Thailand are facing tough times due to economic slowdown, directly affecting Thai people’s purchasing power and confidence. Houses and condominium units in beachside cities are not the first priority for many buyers, because these properties are typically bought as weekend or second homes. Therefore the property market in all beachside cities is growing more slowly during the past few months. Despite Thailand showing a trend of economic improvement, developers are still not confident in Thai’s long-term purchasing power. However private large-scale projects in Cha-Am, Hua Hin and Pranburi seems set to continue due to infrastructure developments such as water parks, shopping malls and projects by the government, such as the Bangkok–Hua Hin high-speed train and the new ferry pier for services on the Pattaya–Pranburi route. Source: Colliers International Thailand Research
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6 34 The WORA WANA Means Business………………BIG Business! The first impression of the Wora Wana Hotel & Convention is about the expansive spaces but this is much more than just a visual impression. The land area is around 70,400 square metres or 44 Rai, the suites are up to 76 square metres and the capacity of the Princess Chulabhorn International Conference Centre convention and function facilities easily accommodated a wedding last month with over 900 guests. Everything about the Wora Wana is big!
Wora Wana can be found off Hua Hin Soi 97; that’s a link road between Phetchakasim Road and the southern end of Khao Takiab. The Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Hua Hin fronts the main highway with HRH Princess Chulabhorn officially opening the facility in October 2013. The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is Wora Wana’s near neighbour which has ideal access for international standard academic and research based conferences as well as events with a less academic focus. Another connection with these veterinary services is the purpose built small animal accommodation for those who wish to either board their pets or enjoy a shared holiday. Pet-share accommodation is provided in 29 deluxe garden rooms (47.5 square metres) located separately from main building. These pet-friendly rooms are equipped with amenities and facilities for your comfort but also provide a pet washing ‘bath’ as well as a Pet swimming pool. There are abundant walking paths within the grounds for pet exercise as well as a doggy swimming pool and training facilities. Your pooches have never have had it so good!Apart from the pet share accommodation, guests can choose from 142 rooms
Bicyle riding around the grounds & parks
The luxury of a ‘Pet swimming pool’ and suites, each providing views including the cityscape, swimming pool, ocean vista and golf course. Wora Wana adjoins the Suanson (Sea Pines) golf course though visiting golf groups are yet to discover the easy access to this and many other Hua Hin golf courses. This is a very contemporary hotel with wide open passages, full length widows providing magnificent views and without adjoining buildings interfering with any outlook. On one side of the main hotel building the statues of Ratchapakdi Park, Ko Singto (Lion Island) as well as the golf course are clearly visible whereas the Wat Kho Takiab hill is set beyond the three large lakes within the hotel grounds viewed from the northern side. Apart from walking or jogging around the grounds and around these lakes, bicycles are available free of charge to guests however an indoor fitness centre provides a sheltered and more high tech exercise option. The convention centre offers functional spaces that can be reconfigured for meetings, seminars, corporate occasions or those more social in nature such as banquets and weddings accommodating up to 1,000 guests. That’s much more than a converted ballroom found at many Hua Hin
resorts. There’s also easy parking for 350 vehicles although regular shuttle services can provide a ten minute run to or from the Hua Hin town centre. After the ‘serious business’ is over the Wanawaree Restaurant offers an international range of culinary choices, the lobby Lounge will serve your favourite drinks and swimming pools await to cool down and relax. The Wora Wana Hua Hin Hotel & Convention was opened in November 2017 and has already been discovered by banks and other corporate bodies for their big event. Last month a wedding was able to cater for 900 guests. The Wora Wana provides a very professional venue for large gatherings regardless whether the focus is business or a big social event. Hua Hin can now boast a convention focus for visitors to our region; and it’s BIG!
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Spacious rooms may have direct swimming pool access or expansive views accross the Sea Pines Golf Course
WORA WANA HUA HIN HOTEL & CONVENTION 9/1 Soi Moo Baan Suan Son, Nong Kae, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77110, Thailand. Tel : +66(0) 32 523 899 FAX :+66(0) 32 523 890 rsvn@worawana.com
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38 10 If You Need to Go to Rehab; Just Say Yes, Yes, Yes!
“They tried to make me go to rehab but I said, no, no, no!” So sang Amy Winehouse who sadly died of alcohol poisoning on 23rd July 2011, at the age of 27. The award winning song “Rehab” was written by her after refusing to attend alcohol rehabilitation following encouragement from her management team. Long before health care professionals become involved, friends, family or coworkers can often recognise the signs of alcohol addiction. They may try to talk about the problem and encourage the afflicted person to seek help, but all too often denial comes into play. Denial itself is a warning sign of alcoholism. A person whose drinking is compulsive simply cannot see or refuses to admit that alcohol use has become a problem. However when the mounting toll of physical, emotional, financial and perhaps legal consequences as well as the breakdown of family relationships due to alcohol addiction is finally realised, it’s time to seek help. The vicious cycle of addiction can be extremely difficult to break without professional assistance. A rehab facility provides a safe place of respite without ready access to alcohol. There will be a program to understand addiction and to find the coping skills necessary to achieve long-
term sobriety with access to group therapy and professional counselling. Horizon Alcohol Rehab Thailand now offers this help as a residential recovery program run by a team of professionals including counsellors, recovery coaches and medical help at Pak Nam Pran near Pranburi about 30 kilometres south of Hua Hin. It’s far from the maddening crowd! Horizon has a limit of 12 clients on–site who are accommodated in a resort-like beachside setting overlooking a magnificent bay far from the ’triggers’ that may result in relapse. It’s a serene environment with ready access to activities such as kayak paddling, beach walking or cycling. There’s plenty of space to reflect on lessons learned and to plan for an alcohol free future. The facilities offer a high standard of single accommodation with expansive gardens and facilities such as fitness equipment and spaces for yoga, massage or just relaxing poolside. Clients are assisted in their physical recovery with wholesome,
nutritious meals provided to enable a return to a healthy lifestyle. Withdrawal after alcohol dependence involves a medical assessment to assess the severity of symptoms over a detoxification period of two to five days. Managing this initial stage of recovery may include a supervised regime of medication in a safe, supportive and comfortable environment. Therapy at Horizon will be during busy days with recovery focused activities such as exercise, taking part in support meetings and individual counselling. Clients will amongst others who are experiencing problems with addiction. This can be a source of comfort if things get tough; rehab can be an emotional time. Horizon Rehab provides the routine and structure needed to help participants get back into the swing of life without being obsessed by the need for alcohol. Stays at Horizon are likely to be between 28 days to 3 months. Founder Paul Meltzer, Program Manager Chris Walker and support staff provide a specialised facility; perhaps the only dedicated residential alcohol recovery
facility in Asia. They offer hope to those struggling with addiction and support to family members or others who recognise the signs and symptoms. Family support and aftercare is an important component to the Horizon services with plans to open a ‘Stage Two’ facility in Hua Hin next year so that graduates can continue their recovery in a supportive environment with access to resources such as Alcoholics Anonymous. If it’s time for you or a loved one to say Yes, Yes, Yes to rehab, it’s time to contact Horizon Alcohol Rehab Thailand and to follow the road to recovery rather than to continue down the road to escalating problems and distress. See the website for all the information you will need to answer any questions.
Horizon Alcohol Rehab Thailand
Phone : +66 922604511 Email : info@horizonrehabthailand.com Location : 103 Moo 4, Pak Nam Pran Pranburi 77220, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand Website : www.horizonrehabthailand.com
Thailand’s Road to Sustainable, Legal, and Regulated Fishing
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Chatchai Sarikulya has talked about the country’s commitment to making its fishing industry globally competitive and both sustainable and free of illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) activity.
Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Chatchai Sarikulya Question How far along is Thailand on the road to achieving its ambitions for sustainable, IUU-free fisheries? Answer Over the last three years, Thailand and the European Union have been working intensively together to address illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing in Thailand. With this fruitful cooperation, in which the EU has shown real commitment to helping Thailand solve many difficult challenges, we are much farther ahead on the road to becoming IUU-free and achieving our sustainability goal. With more cooperation and continued hard work we are confident that we can achieve our goals and have a globally competitive, and recognized, fisheries industry. Question How important is the fisheries industry for Thailand? Answer Our fisheries industry is a key national sector and one that we will continue to invest in.
We are the world’s third biggest seafood and fisheries exporter, and we have over 2 million people employed in our domestic fisheries industry spanning the entire 3,219 kilometers of our coastline. These jobs, many of which are found in rural areas of our country, are vitally important for us. Simply put, our fisheries industry is a key national sector and one that we will continue to invest in. Question Can you give us examples of the reforms Thailand has had to make to meet its goals? Answer The basis for our reforms is a new Fisheries Law that was passed in 2016 this was the start of our journey. Since then, and from this new legal basis, we have set up and operationalized a new monitoring, control and surveillance system with a fullytrained team of inspectors. We have also developed new inspections and patrols at port and at sea and implemented robust labor monitoring mechanisms to protect against child labor, forced labor and human trafficking.
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In addition, we have put into place rigorous law enforcement and deterrent sanctions; signed and joined several key international fisheries agreements; and, finally, deployed a new enhanced traceability system for the whole fisheries supply chain. This has been the largest-ever overhaul for our fisheries industry. Question What next? Answer We remain steadfast in our ambition to make Thailand IUU-free and recognize that much hard work lies ahead
to both attain and retain this status. Through the efforts and progress of the last few years, supported by the EU, we see that it is possible to comply with all international laws and standards. We also see that that is only the first part of the challenge: We still need to safeguard that compliance and continue the fight against IUU fishing with the EU, our regional partners and the international community. Only together can we solve this issue. Thai Department of Fisheries
39 11 Sivana HideAway Pool Villas Hua Hin Where ‘Seeing is Believing’
As Hua Hin’s benchmark for quality and value; Sivana Gardens Pool Villas were completed and sold out in 2016. Now Sivana HideAway Pool Villas is reaching completion with the first residents due to take up occupancy this month. Twenty of the forty properties have been sold and most recently the development has won a significant property award as the ‘Best Luxury Villa Development Hua Hin 2018.’
We met with the Managing Directors of Bangkok Living Development Co Ltd, brothers Danny and Amith Jhangiani to review the progress of the ‘Sivana Brand’ in Hua Hin’s competitive property market. Visiting Sivana is an easy ten minute drive from Hua Hin City in the Khao Tao area, around 10 kilometres south of central Hua Hin. Access is by way of the main four lanes Hua Hin – Pranburi highway; Phetcha -kasem Road.
That’s a description that visitors quickly realise with design, spaciousness and quality on show with roof-top terraces as one of the special features to enjoy. Attention to detail is very evident with the standard of fixtures and fittings beyond what many developers consider to be acceptable. Danny says that potential buyers often view online professional photos before visiting the site. After the visit they tell him that the ‘real thing’ was even better! That comment leads him to repeat a favourite phrase “seeing is believing”; an approach also followed by the award judges who saw the development first-hand before the award was decided. Sivana HideAway Pool Villas features a Show Villa and Sales gallery open every day. Construction of 40 three bedroom villas, with three types; one storey design, is well underway and due to be completed by 2020. As the Show Villa demonstrates, they will be luxury residences with many hidden surprises. Sivana HideAway Pool Villas are very sought after properties as the sales record and property award demonstrates. This will become a great place to live and a great way to enjoy the Hua Hin lifestyle.
Where: Travel south along Phetchakasem Road past Rajabhakti Park, then turn inland at soi 126 and follow the signs. Contact: Email: info@sivanavillas.com Phone: +6691-8199810 Open: Viewing everyday from 9.00 AM to 6.00 PM More Information: www.sivanavillas.com
The location has a slightly raised elevation with a stunning mountain backdrop of scenic rocky hills with some units offering sea views, only minutes away from some of the best beaches and at least two of Hua Hin’s finest golf courses. The site is a hive of building activity beside the welcoming sales office and display villa. “Luxurious villas are what make the development standout” was the endorsement from the judges in presenting Sivana as the winner of Best Luxury Villa Development Hua Hin at the Dot Property Thailand Awards 2018. “Sivana HideAway offers residents the absolute best life has to offer”.
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40 12 About the Rules – The Pros Getting It Wrong
Having hooked his tee shot on the par 5 15th hole, during the first round of the 2016 RBC Heritage, Camilo Villegas found his ball buried in some pine straw near to the base of a tree. In his opinion, his ball was embedded entitling him to free relief.
Presumably, there was a Local Rule permitting relief for a ball that was embedded through the green, which I understand is standard for all US PGA tour events. Fortunately, he called an official, just to be sure. The official ruled that Villegas’ ball was not embedded, as it did not break the earth and was merely buried in loose pine straw. Villegas clearly did not like this ruling and asked for a second opinion from another official. Surprise, surprise, the second official agreed with the ruling of the first official and Villegas was forced to play the ball as it lay. 25-2/0.5 clarifies when a ball is embedded in ground. The Rule only permits relief from a closely mown area through the
green. A Local Rule in Appendix l, states that a player may not take relief if the ball is embedded in sand in an area that is not closely-mown. A ball is deemed to be embedded in the ground only if: • The impact of the ball landing has created a pitch-mark in the ground, • The ball is in its own pitch-mark, and • Part of the ball is below the level of the ground. Provided that these three requirements are met, a ball does not necessarily have to touch the soil to be considered embedded (grass, loose impediments or the like may intervene between the ball and the soil).
Englishman Justin Rose Becomes World Number One Justin Rose has won nine times on the PGA Tour, including one major, the 2013 US Open. The 38-yearold is also the Olympic gold medallist from Rio 2016.
Rose became world number last month when he finished second at the BMW Championship where he lost a playoff with American Keegan Bradley in suburban Philadelphia. The disappointment of not winning the tournament was eased by Rose’s rise to the top of the rankings for the first time, where he surpassed American Dustin Johnson. With the runner-up finish, Rose jumped over Justin Thomas and Brooks Koepka to claim the top spot in the world. “That’s an amazing achievement, something I’m extraordinarily proud of,” the Englishman said in a greenside interview HUA HIN TODAY, October 2018
after becoming the 22nd man to hold the top spot since the rankings began in 1986. “I would love to have got there by winning; delighted to be world number one. It’s (the stuff of) boyhood dreams.” Rose is the fourth Englishman to become world number one after Sir Nick Faldo, Lee Westwood and Luke Donald. He was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to English parents, and moved to England at the age of five where he started to play golf seriously. Rose broke 70 for the first time at the age of 11 and was a plus three handicap by 14.
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14 42 Golf’s News Rules for 2019 Revealed
Golf’s new Rules were published on 12th September by The R&A and the USGA before coming into effect on 1 January 2019. The Official Guide to the Rules of Golf is available on websites and apps, with a printed version being released in November.
Hua Hin Today will feature important changes for golfers over coming months. An important new Local Rule is considered in this edition.
An Alternative to Stroke and Distance for a Ball that is Lost or Out of Bounds
Significant issues with pace of play can result from players needing to take stroke-and-distance relief for a ball that is out of bounds or cannot be found when a provisional ball has not been played. The purpose of this new Local Rule is to allow a Committee to provide an extra relief option so that a player may play on without returning to the location of the previous stroke. The Local Rule may be adopted from 1st January 2019. This Local Rule is not intended for higher levels of play, such as professional or elite amateur level competitions. The option allows the player to drop in a large area between the point where the ball is estimated to have come to rest or gone out of bounds and the edge of the fairway that is not nearer the hole. The player gets two penalty strokes when using this relief option, so that the relief is comparable to what could have been achieved if the player had taken stroke-and-distance relief. The recommended Local Rule would state: When a player’s ball cannot be found or is known or virtually certain to be out of bounds, the player may proceed as follows rather than proceeding under stroke and distance. For two penalty strokes, the player may take relief by dropping the original ball or a substituted ball in this relief area (see Rule 14.3):
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Two Estimated Reference Points:
A. Ball Reference Point: The point where the original ball (see position A in the diagram above) Is estimated to have come to rest on the course, or Last crossed the edge of the course boundary to go out of bounds. B. Fairway Reference Point: (see position B in the diagram above) The point of fairway of the hole being played that is nearest to the ball reference point, but is not nearer the hole than the ball reference point. For purposes of this Local Rule, “fairway” means any area of grass in the general area that is cut to fairway height or less.
Size of Relief Area Based on Reference Points: Anywhere between: A line from the hole through the ball reference point (or within two club-lengths to the outside of that line), and a line from the hole through the fairway reference point (or within two club-lengths to the outside of that line).
But with these limits: Must be in the general area, and
must not be nearer the hole than the ball reference point.
The player may not use this option when: The ball is known or virtually certain to have come to rest in a penalty area, or The player has played another ball provisionally under penalty of stroke and distance (see Rule 18.3).” Another Relevant Rule Change
Proposed change last year would have allowed a player to drop from any height but this has now been altered. Golfers will now drop from knee height when taking relief. That is knee height when in a standing position, although the player need not be standing when the ball is dropped. For more information see www.randa.org
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From the Farm and the Sea to the Table: A Fresh New Concept at Azure Restaurant
Already a favourite for its prominent seaside location, the Azure Restaurant at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort now adds further appeal with a new cuisine concept. Taking inspiration from community traditions, the restaurant now emphasises not only fresh-caught seafood supplied by the area’s surrounding fishing villages, but also locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as premium meats produced at nearby farms.
On the roof deck, the Azure Bar presents cocktails by Joseph Boroski with the same vanguard approach and a selection of classics. Fresh ingredients combine with carefully selected spirits and a large measure of craft mean a superior drinking experience. The word ‘Azure’ is a derivation of the Italian azzurro, meaning the colour of a bright clear (blue) sky.
Eager diners ready to sample Azure cuisine
From farm and sea and ready for the table General Manager Michael Janssen explains. ‘We wanted to do something truly different with a strong focus on local ingredients and preparation methods. Then, delight diners with refined yet straightforward cuisine in a beachfront setting that perfectly complements the food – elegant yet relaxed.’ Diners will experience dishes such as steamed lobster, grilled octopus, top-quality cuts of beef along with oysters on the half shell, jumbo prawns, crudo, ceviche and more. Azure Restaurant has delighted diners since 2009 with outstanding live station, superb à la carte dishes and delightful drinks.
GM Michael Janssen launching the new Azure concept
Joseph Boroski presenting his selection of classic cocktails
For reservations, Please call +66 (0) 32 616 600 Coral Lounge, Lobby bar area Amari Hua Hin, Khao Takiab, Hua Hin
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2 46 Reach for the Sky at the Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin Vana Nava Sky is now officially launched as a world-class bar destination. This new icon of Hua Hin presents glass-bottomed sky deck with legendary mixology.
Proudputh Liptapanlop, Executive Director of Proud Real Estate Company Limited that manages the Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle and Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin, says, “During their overseas trips, most tourists have visited a spot offering a panoramic view of the city.” “So many cities around the world boast famous bar destinations, thus creating
beautiful memories for visitors. To bolster Hua Hin’s image as a world-class destination, we have now launched “Vana Nava Sky”; recruiting renowned bar designer and quality mixologists for this so special venue. We are confident that Vana Nava Sky will become Hua Hin’s new icon. From today onward, it will welcome tourists from all over the world”.
Vana Nava Sky presents a unique vista of Hua Hin with its 60-square metre glassbottomed observation deck located on the 27th or the highest floor of Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin, this bar is more than 110 metres above the ground. Joseph Boroski, a celebrity mixologist, is famous across the world for his exceptional skills and creative cocktails Joining Vana Nava Sky now, he has a focus on serving refreshing cocktails that exude the feel and
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taste of the sea, using seasonal and local fruits, indigenous herbs and flowers. Ron Ramirez, General Manager of Vana Nava Sky, has brought to this new bar his more than 15 years of experiences in hotel and luxurybar management. Vana Nava Sky is now the only place in Hua Hin where you can enjoy Sky Brunch or a brunch up high on a deck. Diners can enjoy the stunning view alongside delicious food that has been specially designed for each month.
473 All-Day Dining at the Wanawaree Restaurant
The Wora Wana Hotel and Convention Centre is not only one of Hua Hin’s undiscovered resort experiences but the home of one of Hua Hin’s undiscovered fine restaurants; the Wanawaree.
Our exploration of the facilities would never have been complete without taking the opportunity to meet chef Patcharaporn Pumpuang (Khun Aor) and experiencing the four new dishes just added to the international range of culinary choices. The restaurant serves a creative and unique all-day-dining menu which exquisitely prepared by this chef with more than 10 years’ experience.
Khun Aor, Wanawaree Chef
Like the rest of the Wora Wana facilities this is a big contemporary restaurant well able to manage large groups with a capacity of 120 diners, apart from those who just drop by any time of the day or evening. The four dishes presented for our light, fresh and refreshing lunch were grilled lemongrass chicken with tomato salad, stir-fried river prawns in lemongrass sauce, fried rice with mackerel and Thai herbs and deep-fried sea bass with Thai herbs. Lemongrass was certainly not the only fresh Thai herb present, however as a common ingredient in many Thai dishes, vital in providing a zesty lemon flavour and aroma. Sea bass has a mild, yet delicious flavour and was cooked until the skin is browned and crispy without overcooking, so that the meat was opaque with an even colour and flaked easily with a fork. After lunch there was an opportunity to retire to the
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Lobby Lounge to take in the tranquil atmosphere and relaxing blue pool view with a favoured drink before the delightful lunch experience was over. The Wanawaree Restaurant not only allows convention goers to add a fine culinary experience to their participation in the day’s event but also gives the ‘foodies’ of Hua Hin yet another location where their palates can be refreshed with the fresh tastes and flavours of the region. Where: Wanawaree Restaurant at the Wona Wana Resort and Convention Centre Soi 97 Hua Hin between Phetcha-kasim Road (south) and Kho Takiab. Open: All day (and evening) dining from 11 AM. Contact: Tel: +66(0) 32 523 899 FAX : +66(0) 32 523 890 Email: rsvn@worawana.com, www.worawana.com/dining
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4 48 WEEKLY MONDAYS Luna La Pran Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas
Mud crabs are at their tastiest and most succulent now and our local Thai master chefs are experts in preparing them and have created culinary delights guaranteed to appease such as Mud Crab steamed with glass noodles and Chinese herbs, stir-fried with garlic and oyster sauce, stir fried with black pepper, wok-fried with yellow curry or with chili paste. Kampu Restaurant, , Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin
Offering indoor and outdoor seating, overlooking an Ocean Pool and the Gulf of Thailand. Kampu lets the guests savor a wide array of delights, from Thai Cuisine to classic European dishes. 15% off Food Only. Culinary Treasures of Japan, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Monday- 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Hagi Japanese Restaurant. Japanese buffet - enjoy a wide variety of Japanese specialties such as Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura, live Teppanyaki and much more... Price: Baht 1,100++ per person, COME 4 PAY 3. Vegetarians in Paradise, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Daily from 17:00 to 22:30 hours. Celebrate this year’s Vegetarian Festival and splurge on our awesome range of meatless options, from fine Japanese cuisine at Hagi to Coast’s creatively-crafted menu of East-meets-West delights – all assuring a vegetarian paradise. Starting from Baht
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Some very fine Burrata cheese indeed is produced in Hua Explore the local Hin these days. So Sweet and succulent, flavors “Pranburi Hot passionate chefs at Cha Am Blue Crabs Pot” at Luna La Pran. Salas need look no are in season and our Our master chefs have further for inspiration chefs have set out to selected premium than Del Casaro pamper your palate with ingredients such as fresh Cheese Co, which passionately crafted caught sea treasures makes the most of creations such as Crispystraight from the the high quality milk Fried Crab Cakes/ fisherman to you. For produced by local dairy Plum Sauce, Blue Crab more information please cooperatives under the & Avocado California call 032 909900 ext. Royal Initiative Projects. Rolls, Steamed Hong 3135. Salas is committed to Kong Kale/Crab Meat supporting the farmers Sauce and Wok-fried Asara Spa, Mövenpick Black Pepper Blue Asara Resort & Spa Hua behind it and the proof of the cheese Crab. Savor the flavors Hin is in the eating. Don’t on our picturesque miss out on special terrace overlooking our items such as Smoked tropical gardens and Cherry Tomato Soup lagoon-shaped pool or with Burrata cheese, in our contemporary Caramelized Mango, Indochinese-style Heirloom Tomatoes & dining room. 18:00hrs Burrata Cheese or Fusilli The Asara offers an 22:30hrs, Prices start at with Roasted Peppers array of indulgent 220 Baht net. Members treatments. Its signature and Burrata Cheese to Dine More enjoy up “Himalayan Salt Thermal name but a few. Enjoy to 20% off food and alfresco dining or in your Therapy”, hand carved beverage. private Sala. 12:00hrs salt crystal stone is an Baan Dum Restaurant, 22:00hrs, Prices start at element to melt away Mövenpick Asara Resort pains and tightens 250 Baht net. Members & Spa Hua Hin Dine More enjoy up muscles. 20% off A La to 20% off food and Carte Menu. beverage. Chokedee Beer Garden Steak night Every Hin, Centara Grand Thursday at Champions Beach Resort & Villas Sport Bar and Grill at Hua Hin Novotel Hua Hin Cha This seaside restaurant Am Beach Resort And brings the fresh Spa ocean to the table, all dishes inspired by a true color of Hua Hin. Cooked just the right way, and served in generous portions make From 18:00 hours every dish a meal to onwards. For all beer remember. 10% off Food lovers come join our Only. special “Chokedee Beer Choose from a large selection of meat and Garden”. Enjoy a panel OH-FISH-CIALLY Best fish grilled to perfection: of beer choices and Fish in Town, Centara Seared Salmon Fillet some mix of local and Grand Beach Resort & on The Skin, Pork Fillet crafted food from local Villas Hua Hin Mignon Rolled in Bacon, food sellers while listen Grilled Beef Fillet. Enjoy to live music. FREE a large choice of Side ENTRY. Dishes: French fries, Thai Temple Fair, breaded calamari, Centara Grand Beach potato wedges with Resort & Villas Hua Hin rosemary and more. A list of wines, cocktails and beers is also Every Tuesday from available to pair your 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. food. Steaks start from at COAST Beach Club THB 280 Net served & Bistro. Choose your with free flow salad bar fresh fish fillet of tuna, from 18.30-21.30. Plus, salmon, seabass or enjoy beer tower at only snapper along with your THB 640 net. favorite sauce and side order then we will pan Delicious duck classics, sear it and deliver to Centara Grand Beach Wednesday – 17th your table. Your fillet Resort & Villas Hua Hin from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 includes a selection p.m. at Suan Bua Thai Every Thursday from from the chef’s salad Restaurant. Submerge 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 buffet. Price: Baht yourself into a genuine p.m. at COAST Beach 450++ (200g portion). Thai cultural event and Club & Bistro. Select experience culinary your preferred steak delights from all over from Australia or New the Kingdom whilst Zealand. Cooked to your listening to indigenous order and accompanied music from throughout by the chef’s salad Thailand. Price: Baht buffet of fresh cut 850++ per person, vegetables and greens COME 4 PAY 3. - truly a meat lovers
FRIDAYS Luna Lanai by the Sea, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
Tuck into grilled Northern style pork sausage infused with herbs & spices and served with crunchy vegetables. Scoop up some clear beef soup with herbs. Make a meal of Hang Lee pork curry with ginger, garlic, pineapple, and jasmine rice. Explore the northern rice noodle obsession with spicy minced pork curry, kapok tree flower and pickled mustard. 10:00hrs - 22:30hrs, Prices start at 190 Baht net. Members Dine More enjoy up to 20% off food and beverage. 12:00hrs - 22:00hrs, Prices start at 190 Baht net. Members Dine More enjoy up to 20% off food and beverage. Suan Bua Succulent Steak, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Daily from 12:00 to 22:30 hours. Meat lovers are in for a real treat this month with Suan Bua’s Succulent Steak promotion. The special selection showcases spicy and aromatic Thai-style steak that is grilled to perfection and served with colourful condiments. Starting from Baht 160++ “Donburi” Delights, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Daily from 17:00 to 22:30 hours (except Monday). Satisfy your cravings with Hagi’s Donburi. Donburi is a simple Japanese onebowl meal topped with premium ingredients like foie gras, Unagi eel, Japanese lobster, Ikura caviar and many more... Starting from Baht 450++. Reef & Beef, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Friday – 12th & 26th 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 1,200++ per
SATURDAYS Family Saturday Brunch, Ocean Terrace Restaurant at Novotel Hua Hin Cha Am Beach Resort And Spa
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Sundara Sports Lounge, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
Savor some really tender and tasty Australian Black Angus Beef Short Ribs at Sundara Sports Lounge throughout September and October. From A true classic brunch classic Ribs braised in experience by sea, every merlot, to Barbeque Saturday from 11:30 to ribs, Garlic Pepper ribs 15:00, cocktail, sparking and more, these finger wine, mimosas, pimms licking beef ribs are cups and bloody mar’s, sure to leave your taste children under 6 years buds yearning for more. old dine for free children 10:00hrs - 22:30hrs, from 6-12 years get 50% Prices start at 990 Baht off enjoy kid’s carnival net. Members Dine More from 12:00 to 16.00 enjoy up to 20% off free activities, popcorn food and beverage. and cotton cand. Great The Pink Heritage discounts throughout Afternoon Tea, Centara July THB 990 per Grand Beach Resort & person + free flow. Villas Hua Hin Surf & Turf, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Friday, 5 & Saturday, 20 October 19:00 to 22:00 hours. Delight in “Surf & Turf” buffet at Coast featuring a wide assortment of tempting seafood and meat treats. The extravagant buffet spread is wellaccompanied by delectable live cooking stations and mouthwatering desserts amidst Hua Hin’s famed beachside atmosphere and live entertainment Baht 1,200++ per person. Delicious duck classics, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Daily from 18:00 to 22:30 hours (except Monday & Tuesday). Spoil your palate this month with Railway’s new promotion of Delicious Duck Classics. The new menu features the silky texture and savoury flavour of duck in many traditional dishes that will sure to exceed your expectation. Starting from Baht 290++. Afternoon Tea Selections, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Daily from 10:00 to 18:00 hours. Stay pretty in pink with The Museum as part of our pink October initiative. Featured on the menu is a scrumptious assortment of our pink desserts and a special afternoon tea set. “The Pink Heritage” that will surely brighten and pinken your day. Starting from Baht 150++. The Pink Heritage Afternoon Tea, Baht 500++ per person. Season of Mushrooms, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin
Daily from 11:00 to 22:30 hours. Enjoy the season’s finest mushroom flavours this October! Our chefs at COAST have created a special mushroom menu of autumn flavors for your enjoyment. Starting from Baht 390++.
Sunday Roast @ Coast, Centara Grand Beach Monday - Saturday, from Resort & Villas Hua Hin 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Every Sunday exclusive at The Museum Coffee for Dinner at COAST & Tea Corner. We offer Beach Club & Bistro. three different types Choose your own of High Tea set for you favourite portion of to indulge in. Choose ROAST - Tender Pork, between Hua Hin set, Juicy Beef or Tasteful Heritage set or Colonial Lamb, served right at set, all served with a your table with freshly premium selection of cooked root vegetables coffee and the finest and assorted home TWG tea. Price : Starting made sauces. Price: from Baht 450++ per Starting from Baht 690++ per couple.
PHONE NUMBERS Amari Hua Hin: 032 616 600 BaBa Beach Club Hua Hin: 032 899 130 Cape Nidhra Hotel Hua Hin: 032 516 600 Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin 032 512 021
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495 Fun Stay & Free Play this October at Centara Grand Hua Hin and Vana Nava
An Exclusive Opening Offer at Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin
The Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin has recently launched a special “Stay & Play” package that features not only a fun stay at the iconic resort, but also free play for you and your kids with free tickets to Vana Nava, the acclaimed best water park in Thailand.
This October the all-inclusive package features a minimum of two-night luxurious stay in one of Centara Grand Hua Hin’s Suites or Villas with free tickets to Vana Nava Water Park, a complimentary round-trip transfer for all guests and daily international breakfast buffet at Railway restaurant. Other complimentary activities include; “The Heritage Tour” from the historic Clock Tower, Hua Hin Temple, Chatchai Market and the Hua Hin Railway Station. “The Secret Garden”, a garden tour through the hotel’s magnificent topiary garden which spans over 16 hectares of prime beachfront land. “Camp Safari”, for the young ones with games and activities with caregivers to ensure a well-organised and worry-free getaway to Hua Hin. Available until 31stOctober 2018. Room rates start from only 6,195 THB ++ per night. For more information or reservations, please call +66 (0) 3251 2021
Save 30% off your stay at Suites & Pool Villas including daily breakfast, a nightly set dinner for 2 persons with soft drinks, as well as an extra $20 restaurant voucher. Be the first guest to enjoy the stunning new Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin and enjoy a 30% discount plus a host of other benefits including daily breakfast and nightly The exclusive opening offer is available for bookings directly at www.movenpick.com/hua-hin from now for stays through November 30th, 2018. More information or reservations call: + 66 (32) 520 777 Email: resort.huahin.reservation@movenpick.com
Beach Saturday at Baba Beach Club Hua Hin with DJs Boris Rubin, Myle of Die Empathie & Tim Roemer
Teaming up with some of Bangkok’s most reputable underground Djs, Baba Beach Club Hua Hin is hosting its first Beach Saturday for a beach party that cannot be missed.
Top Laser Coaching at the Sailing Club Hua Hin Thailand’s Top Laser Coach is coming to Hua Hin. Veerasit Puangnak (Khun Lim) has been helping Thai sailors to qualify for World Championships and the Olympics for many years. He is conducting a 5 day Advanced Race Training Course at the Club between 6th 10th October open to sailors who have raced already and wish to improve their performance. The course is open to all sailors, not only Club Members, with a cost of 6500 THB which includes boat rental, coaching and lunch each day. If you cannot attend every day the cost is 1500 THB per day. Bookings are now open but places will be limited to 8 sailors. Phone 087 888 7565.
The Lotus Blooms of Sam Roi Yot Return
Having welcomed both regional, local, and international djs each month for their monthly playlist, Baba Beach Club Hua Hin is gearing up for one of their biggest parties and events yet. The music lovers hotel will be hosting a Beach Saturday on the 20th of October, teaming up with some of Bangkok’s most reputable underground Djs starting in the early afternoon with various beach activities, water sports, delicious food and cool cocktails, dancing the day away at Baba Beach Club Hua Hin. Boris Rubin began his career as a dj simply because of his love of electronic music. Having already made a name for himself in him hometown Hannover,Germany and throughout Europe and Asia, Boris has been seen behind the decks at the famed Glow, Linden Lounge, and festivals such as Kolour and Wonderfruit. Die Empathie is a the Vietnamese native and Swiss bred DJ travelled and played across Asia and beyond with Die Empathie as well as solo, she is currently based in both Switzerland, Thailand, and Vietnam, creating an avenue for empathy and understanding through her music. Tim Roemer’s rhythmic and uplifting sounds often compared to clash together with the groovy vibes of a Mexican salsa bar with the impulsive bliss of an electronic music venue. Tim has been seen playing at Kolour, Wonderfruit, Mystic and Quest Festival, to name just a few. Throughout his time in Asia, Tim continues to explore new avenues through his music to interact with his crowd. So make sure to join us at Baba Beach Club Hua Hin for a party you will soon forget on Saturday 20th of October from 2pm - 9pm. For more information & further bookings, please call 032-899-130 or email: huahin@bababeachclub.com. Follow us on social media for more upcoming events: @BabaBeachClub
MotoGP Fires Up at Buriram This Month
After passing emerging from the dry season, extensive rains have triggered the return of lotus flowers in the wetlands of Sam Roi Yot. The blooms began to appear in mid-September however boating is still prohibited. Visitors are welcome after paying a usual fee, but villagers who conduct boat tours must wait until the lotus flowers are fully recovered before that eagerly awaited activity can resume with announcements to be made at the earliest opportunity. Last year lotus blooms reappeared after an absence of ten years after park employees had worked hard to restore their presence in the area. Lotuses are sacred in Thai culture and the lotus blooms at the Sam Roi Yot wetlands are renowned for the displays of vivid colour as a major tourist attraction. Ongoing restoration efforts are intended to ensure that the lotus blooms remain as an annual attraction for many years to come. Directions may be seen at: www.thainationalparks.com/khao-sam-roi-yotnational-park/get-there
Thailand joins the exclusive list of MotoGP host countries in 2018, when the first-ever Grand Prix of Thailand roars into life on October 7th to kick off the season-ending run of flyaway races. Playing host is the Buriram International Circuit, which steps up to host MotoGP racing after three successful years hosting the WSBK championship. Boasting few corners and some of the longest straights of any track on the 2018 calendar, expect eye-watering speeds and close racing to become Thailand’s MotoGP trademark www.redbull.com/int-en/events/motogp-thailand
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Wide range of modern fans and garden lights for any budget! Welcome to our showroom: 70/164 Soi 112 Huana,Tub Tai Road, Hua Hin.
Address: 1573 Petchkasem Road, Sheraton Hua Hin Tel: 032 708 000 Email: reservations.huahin@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahin.com
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Ban Benjarong Royal Thai Cuisine
The Restaurant Dusit Thani Hua Hin Our all-day dining restaurant serves an array of international and local favourites in elegant surroundings with stunning views.
Cuisine: Thai ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารไทย 菜肴: 泰国菜
Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road Cha-am, Petchburi Tel: 032 520 009 Email: dthhrsvn@dusit.com Web: www.dusit.com/dusitthani/huahin/dining/the-restaurant/
Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road, Cha-am Tel: 032 520 009 Web: www.dusit.com/dusitthani/huahin/dining/banbenjarong/
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There are a variety of booths to select Issan food, noodles, grilled pork, grilled chicken, grilled ribs as well as the Korean BBQ Buffet.
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Greek Taverna Hua Hin
15 Railway Restaurant Centara Hua Hin
Cuisine: Greek, Thai, Vegetarian ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารกรีซ, อาหารไทย, อาหารมังสวิรต ั ิ 菜肴: 希腊菜, 泰国菜, 斋菜
Taking its design inspiration from Hua Hin railway station originally erected in the early 1920s, The Railway restaurant offers a worldly selection of cuisines for breakfast and dinner.
Address: 58 Naresdamri Road, Hua Hin Tel: 098 463 3622 Email: bell@regalthailand.com Web: www.facebook.com/greektavernahuahin
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Address: 1 Damnernkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 512 021 Email: chbr@chr.co.th Web: www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/chbr/ restaurant/
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Oceanside Restaurant at Putahracsa
Putahracsa Hua Hin Combined the charms of this heritage town with a sophisticated beach hideaway. PUTAHRACSA features state of the art living life style inquality and natural design elements. Address: 22/65 Naeb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: info@putahracsa.com Web: www.putahracsa.com
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A restaurant where the ambience is relaxed and chic. Start the day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast and indulge in simple Thai dishes, fresh salads, creative pasta dishes and innovative sandwiches for lunch. Address: 22/65 Naeb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: fbm@putahracsa.com Web: www.putahracsa.com/dining/oceanside/
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Mozza Mia Hua Hin
Aqua Pool Bar Amari Hua Hin The menu blends international poolside favourites with “Tastes of Thailand”. Both Thai and foreign guests alike will enjoy snacking noodle soups, satay, 10% fresh fruits and other dishes.
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Shoreline Beach Club Amari Hua Hin
Located directly on the Khao Takiab beachfront, this BBQ beach side lounge offers simple, grill favorites by day and a more extensive barbecue 10% choice in the evening.
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TIME OPTIC Good service and high class eyeglasses which are able to see from the first step you walk in and satisfaction guaranteed 100%: Eyes testing/Analysis/Sale/Repair Address: 106/4 Phtchkasem Rd., Hua Hin, Tel: 032 511 360 Facebook: TIMEOPTICHUAHIN
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Address: Tab Tai, Soi 112, Hua Hin Tel: 032 510 106 & 081 943 1732 Email: reception@blacklotus.asia Web: lotushuahin.com
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Address: 854/2 Burirom Road, Cha Am Beachfront, Petchaburi Tel: 032 708 300 Email: rsvn@novotelhuahin.com Web: novotelhuahin.com/hua-hin-restaurants/ocean-terrace20
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With panoramic views of the ocean and the first Holiday Inn water park resort in Asia, located in the popular seaside getaway of Hua Hin.
In Balance Spa by Novotel is designed according to the concept of Hua Hin. Where you can relax and replenish your health and “Free babysitting during spa treatment at Novotel Hua Hin”
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Hua Hin’s newest French-style bakery and pastry shop ใหม่ลา่ สุดในหัวหินของเบเกอรีส ่ ไตล์ฝรัง่ เศสและร้านขนมพาสตี้ 华欣最新的法式面包糕点店
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Spa & Wellness at InterContinental Hua Hin The serene environment of InterContinental Hua Hin Resort is an ideal place for wellness therapy, whether you would like to detox, relax, energize, or simply recharge. Address: 33/33 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 999 Email: ichh.rsvn@ihg.com Web: huahin.intercontinental.com/spa-wellness
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SPA Cenvaree Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Set amongst a tranquil landscaped tropical garden, the spa features 9 treatment rooms and outdoor Thai massage sala.
Sophisticated comfort and exclusive service await you at Amari Hua Hin. Situated near the glittering Gulf of Thailand, the resort offers thoughtful accommodation in an idyllic garden setting. Address: 117/74 Takiab Rd, Nongkae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 600 Email: reservations.huahin@amari.com Web: www.amari.com/huahin/ 32
Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa It’s hard to stand out in a sea of selfies these days, but the unparalleled architecture of Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa provides something uniquely outstanding. Address: 63/411 Petchkasem Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 777 Email: reservations@marrakeshresortandspa.com
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Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin Enjoy a 30% discount plus a host of other benefits including daily breakfast and nightly dinner for 2. Rates starting at THB. 5,036 net per room per night. From now for stays through November 30th, 2018
Address: 1 Damnernkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 512 021-38 Email: spacenvareechbr@chr.co.th Web: www.spacenvaree.com/spa-cenvaree-at-centara-grandat-beach-resort-and-villas-hua-hin 24
Address: 53 Hua Hin 5 Alley, Hua Hin Tel: 032 520 777 Email: resort.huahin@movenpick.com Web: www.movenpick.com
Bistrot Gourmand
Banyan The Resort, Hua Hin
Bistrot Gourmand encapsulates these very French references; French fine dining, a welcoming French host and most importantly, fine imported French wines.
Banyan The Resort is located minutes from the centre of Hua Hin town and is the ideal holiday destination for families, couples and golfers.
Address: Soi Poonsuk (Behind Hua Hin Temple) Tel: +66 98 453-7562, +66 32 900 983 Email: Christian.vonau@gmail.com
Address: 68/223 Hua Na, Petchakasem Road, Nong Kae Tel: 032 538 888 Email: booking@banyanthailand.com Web: www.banyanthailand.com/en/resort/the-resort
25 Seara International Sports Fitness System Thailand. Hua Hin. Sports Engineering And Recreation Asia Ltd. We provide high quality products and services to many market sectors including private homes,health and fitness facilities hotels and resorts too. Address: 70/129-130 Soi Mooban Huana, Tambon Nongkae, Ampur Hua Hin, Prachuapkhirikhan, 77110, Thailand.
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Devarana Spa at Dusit Thani
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BaBa Beach Club Hua Hin Luxury Hotel by Sri Panwa Experience the unique Baba Beach Club style, limitless luxury, live acts and performances, and gastronomical ventures.
Address: 758, Thewtalay Estate, Phetkasem Rd., Tambon Cha Am, Amphur Cha Am, Phetchaburi 76120 Tel: 032 899 130 Email: huahin@bababeachclub.com Web: www.bababeachclub.com 36
Manora Village
Massage Oil, Body Treatments, Water Treatments ... นวดน้าำ มัน, นวดบำาบัดร่างกาย, กายภาพบำาบัดในน้าำ ... 按摩油，全身护理，水疗 Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road, Cha-am Tel: 032 520 009 Email: info@devaranaspa.com Web: www.devaranaspa.com/en/huahin.html
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Manora Company Limited was established in 1998. We are property developers, a consultancy and property managment agency based in Khao Tao, Hua Hin.
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Address: 92/19 Soi Moobaan Khao Tao, Tambon Nongkae Tel: +66(0) 8 1857 8867, +66(0) 32-525 051 or +66 (0) 32 572 060 Email: info@manoravillage.com Web: www. manoravillage.com
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Shine Spa at Sheraton Hua Hin
Sansara Black Mountain, Hua Hin
holistic experience. Address: 1573 Petchkasem Road, Thambol Cha-Am, Hua Hin Tel: 032 708 000 ext. 6201 10% Email: spa.huahin@sheraton.com VIP Web: www.sheratonhuahin.com 28
Address: 565 Moo 7, Nong Hieng Road, Hin LekFai, Hua Hin Tel: 02 683 0088 Email: customercare@sansara.asia Web: www.sansara.asia
Breeze Spa at Amari Hua Hin
The Park Hua Hin
Unwind, relax and rejuvenate at Shine Spa of Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, the perfect place to start your relaxation holiday. For guests seeking the ultimate in relaxation and efficiently, our bi-monthly promotion is designed for a sophisticated and
Discover Breeze Spa at Amari Hua Hin, where an array of fun and easy treatments awaits you. Let us send you to a peaceful state of body and mind, to help you to rejuvenate from the rigors of everyday life. Address: 117/74 Takiab Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 61 6600 #7801 Web: www.breeze-spa.com/amari-huahin/
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Exclusive luxury apartments and golf course pool villas come with round the clock hospitality at an accessible price.
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Choose beauty. Choose quality. A collection of two, three and four bedroom Luxury Pool Villas are available for you to choose. Address: 244 Moo 9, Tab Tai, Hua Hin Tel: 098 398 9831 Email: sales@lotusvillashuahin.com Web: www.lotusvillashuahin.com/en/the-park/
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Dayspa at Putahracsa Hua Hin
Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin
Body Massages, Spa Packages, Hand and Foot Care ... นวดร่างกาย, แพคเกจสปามือและการดูแลเท้า ... 全身按摩，水疗套餐，手部和脚部护理
The Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and part of the luxurious Cape Hotel Collection.
Address: 22/65 Nahb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: booking@putahracsa.com Web: www.putahracsa.com
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Address: Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 516 600 Email: reservations@capenidhra.com Web: www.capenidhra.com
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Camp Palapon Martial Arts & Holistic Fitness Camp ศิลปะการต่อสูแ ้ ละการออกกำาลังกายแบบองค์รวมค่าย 武术馆&健身训练营
41 Monsoon Valley Vineyard Award-winning wines crafted using old world values with new world enthusiasm. A whole new world of wine discovery.
Address: Between the famous Thai resorts of Hua Hin and the fabulous Takiab Beach Tel: 086 803 9085 Email: info@palapon.net Web: www.palapon.net 51
Health Lab Hua Hin Medical Laboratory, Blood Testing บริการเจาะเลือดและสารคัดหลัง่ 放血、刺穿及试样处理
Address: 1 Moo 9 Baankhok Chang Patana, Nong Plup, Hua Hin Tel: 081 701 0444 Email: info@monsoonvalley.com Web: www.monsoonvalley.com 42
Address: Soi Hua Hin 45 and Soi Hua Hin 45/1 Tel: 032 515 920, 094 494 5649 Email: info.healthlab@gmail.com Web: www.healthlabclinic.com
Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin
Sivana Gardens Pool Villas
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A total of 45 hospitals throughout Thailand & Cambodia รวม 45 โรงพยาบาลทัว ่ ประเทศไทยและประเทศกัมพูชา 45家医院遍布泰国和柬埔寨
Located in Khao Tao, Sivana Gardens Pool Villa offers an outdoor pool and year-round outdoor pool. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site.
Address: 888 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 800 or 1719 (local calls only)
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True Arena True Arena Hua Hin is Asia’s premier tennis, sports and recreational center, located in the heart of Thailand’s seaside resort town of Hua Hin. Address: 52/52 Petchkasem Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 909 633 Email: info@truearenahuahin.com Web: www.truearenahuahin.com
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Fine Wood Shutter Fine Wood Company is the leading shutters specialist in Thailand-Crafting professional quality natural wood shutters is our expertise. Address: 146/60 Phechkaseam Road, Tambol Nongkhae, HuaHin Tel: 02 662 4476, 086 424 9936 Email: info@finewoodshutter.com Web: www.finewoodshutter.com
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Black Mountain Golf Club
Boonthavorn Hua Hin
It is the only course in Thailand ever named in Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses Outside the US. Black Mountain高尔夫球场建立于2007年，在4年的营业中获 得“亚洲最好新球场”的美誉
Your centre for tiles, bathroom, kitchen, furniture and living. 200km free delivery. บุญถาวรหัวหิน จุดเริม ่ ต้นของการ สร้างสรรค์อนาคตสะอาดใส และหลากหลายไอเดียแต่งบ้านทีค ่ ณ ุ สรรค์สร้างได้ดง่ั ใจ เปิดให้คณ ุ สัมผัสแล้ววันนี้
Address: 565, Moo7, Nong Hieng Rd, Hin Lek Fai Tel: 032 618 666 Email: info@bmghuahin.com Web: www.blackmountainhuahin.com
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Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin The Banyan is set in a valley basin with some spectacular views and Golf East, the Thai design company 自 2008 年俱乐部开业以来，Banyan 高尔夫已经连续三年被《 亚洲高尔夫月刊》评选为最佳三大球场之一 Address: 68/34 Mooban Hua Na, Nong Gae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 200 Email: reservations@banyanthailand.com
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Open: 8:00 am. - 20:00 pm. Address: 4/48 Moo Ban Bofai, Hua Hin Tel: 032 522 555 Fax: 032 520 141 Web: www.boonthavorn.com
Kiteboarding Asia Hua Hin Book kitesurfing & SUP lessons, buy kites, kiteboards.. หนังสือ ไคท์บอร์ด และบทเรียน ซับ, ไคท์บอร์ด 预定冲浪活动，SUP课程，风筝以及冲浪板... Address: 143/8 Soi 75/1, Hua Hin Tel: 081 591 4593 Email: huahin@kiteboardingasia.com Web: www.kiteboardingasia.com
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Nadpob Dental Clinic
Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Set on the beachfront, with a wide expanse of gardens perfect for strolling and enjoying the sea breezes.
Except, Implant, Orthodontics, Treatment ... ตกแต่งทันตกรรมรากเทียม และอืน ่ ๆ 牙科美容，植入手术等
Address: 1 Damnernkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 512 021 Email: chbr@chr.co.th Web: www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/chbr/
Address: Huahin Market Village, floor 1 st Tel: 089 910 1033 Email: nadpobdental@hotmail.com Web: facebook.com/pages/Nadpob-Dental-Clinic
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Dusit Thani Hua Hin Overlooking an idyllic beach on the Gulf of Thailand and surrounded by lush greenery, provides the ultimate resort experience in a historic destination. Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road Cha-am, Petchburi Tel: 032 520 009 Email: dthhrsvn@dusit.com Web: www.dusit.com/dusitthani/huahin/
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Putahracsa Hua Hin Putahracsa Hua Hin allows guests to combine the charms of small town leisure together with a beach hideaway. Address: 22/65 Naeb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: info@putahracsa.com Web: www.putahracsa.com
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InterContinental Hua Hin Resort
Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa
InterContinental® Hua Hin Resort lends to Thailand’s premier seaside community unrivalled style, sophistication and comfort.
Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is situated on Cha-am beach north of Hua Hin where memories are made at every turn.
Address: 33 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 999 Email: ichh.rsvn@ihg.com Web: huahin.intercontinental.com
Address: 1573 Phet Kasem Rd, Tambon Cha-am, Phetchaburi Tel: 032 708 000 Email: reservations.huahin@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahin.com
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Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas
Novotel Hua Hin Cha Am Resort & Spa This Hua Hin Resort offers recreation and entertainment options for singles, couples and families. Address: 854/2 Burirom Road Cha Am Beachfront Petchaburi, Hua Hin, Phetchaburi Tel: 032 708 300 Email: rsvn@novotelhuahin.com Web: www.novotelhuahin.com
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Welcome to Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas, where 53 private Pool Villas provide the ultimate in peaceful seclusion. Address: 9/22 Moo 5 Paknampran, Pranburi Tel: 032 708 000 Email: sheraton.huahinpranburi@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahinpranburi.com
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539 A Taste of the Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin Discover an incredible seaside setting with stunning views over the Gulp of Thailand and local Thai food deliciously prepared at two restaurants when dining at Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin.
Baan Dum (‘black house’) offers a tantalising culinary voyage inspired by the local flavours, in an authentic architectural setting. Fresh fish and seafood are the star attractions here. Alternatively savour bourgeois French fare and classic Thai delights at Kampu Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Experience Baam Dum’s authentic and tasty seafood dishes. For a real taste of some deep sea delights, this time chefs have highlighted everyone’s favourite tasty crustacean dishes made with fresh sea crabs which include; Gaeng Pu Bai Chaplu: Coconut Curry With Crab Meat And Wild Betal Leaves, Pu Phad Prik Thai Dum: Stir fried Crab With Black Pepper Sauce and Pu Phad Phong Karee: Stir Fried Crabs With Yellow Curry Powder to please Crab Lovers.
Succulent Sea Crabs at Baan Dum Beachfront Seafood Hua Hin
Authentic recipes, cooked just the right way, and served in generous portions, make every dish a meal to remember. Available everyday, Succulent Sea Crabs Dishes start at THB. 280 net. Wouldn’t it be a pleasure to taste the f r e s h e s t oy s t e r t o discover the hidden tastes of it succulent, juicy meat. Oyster lovers don’t miss out. Baan Dum’s talented chef team have carefully selected the oysters fresh from the ocean to your table. Fresh oyster served with Baan Dum’s secret spicy sauce and chilli sauce and condiments such as Thai Chilli Paste, Deep Fried Shallot and Wild Tamarind. This succulent oyster platter is at THB. 450
The tastiest lamb dish at Kampu Restaurant The East meets West dish, artfully prepared by Kampu’s sophisticated chef. Served with Jasmine rice, this Lamb Shank Massaman Curry is dedicated to offering the taste of authentic Thai cuisine using the premium imported lamb from Australia. It is milk, grass and grain fed and selected for some of the highest quality meat in the world. Lamb Shank Massaman Curry is at THB. 490 and is available everyday at Kampu all-day dining restaurant. More information or table reservations call: + 66 (32) 520 777 Email: resort.huahin@movenpick.com
FOOD & Entertainment, October 2018
54 10 BEL CANTO Directed By: Paul Weitz Written By: Paul Weite, Anthony Weintraub In Theaters: Oct 25, 2018 Runtime: 102 minutes Studio: Screen Media Films Stars: Julianne Moor: As Roxanne Coss Sebastian Koch: As Messner Ken Watanabe: As Katsumi Hosokawa Thorbiorn Harr: As Christopf Christopher Lambert: AS Simon Thibault
Based on Ann Patchett’s best-selling novel, BEL CANTO is a dramatic love story that follows a famous soprano (Julianne Moore) who travels to a military dictatorship in South America to give a private concert at a party for a wealthy Japanese industrialist (Ken Watanabe). Just as the glittering gathering of diplomats and politicians convenes, the mansion is taken over by a guerrilla rebel group demanding the release of their imprisoned comrades. Threats are made, lives are lost, a tense negotiation begins, and a month long standoff ensues. While they are confined to the house, the hostages and their captors, who speak different languages, are forced to find ways to communicate. Rating: NR Genre: Drama, Mystery S Suspense
HALLOWEEN Face Your Fate
Runtime:109 minutes Studio: Universal Pictures Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis: AS Laurie Strode Virginia Gardner: As Vicky Judy Greer: As Karen Strode Miles Robbins: As Dave Nick Castle: As Michael Myers Will Patton: As Hawkins Judy Greer
Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago. Rating: R(For horror violence and blood images, language, brief drug and nudity Genre: Horror Directed By: David Gordon Green Written By: David Gordon Green, Danny McBride (IV), Jeff Fradley In Theaters: Oct 18,2018
JOHNNY ENGLISH Strikes Again
LUIS AND THE ALIENS
In Theaters: Oct 04, 2018 Studio: Universal Pictures Stars: Rowan Atkinson : As Johnny English Jake Lacy: As Jason Olga Kurylenko: As Ophelia Emma Thompson Ben Miller: As Bough Adam James: As Pegasus
Rowan Atkinson returns as the much-loved accidental secret agent in “Johnny English Strikes Again”. When a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, the country’s only hope is called out of retirement. English’s new mission is his most critical to date: Dive head first into action to find the mastermind hacker. A man with few skills and analogue methods, English must overcome the challenges of modern technology-or his newest mission will become the Secret Service’s last.Rating: PG (for mild action violence, rude humor, some language and brief sensuality) Genre: Comedy. Directed By: David Kerr Written By: Williamn Davies
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Runtime: 84 minutes Studio: Viva Pictures Stars: Callum Maloney: As Luis Sonntag (Voice) Dermot Magennis: As Armin Sonntag/Wabo (Voice) Will Forte: As Nag (Voice) Lea Thompson: As Ms. Diekendaker (Voice) Ian Coppinger (Voice) Simon Toal: As Principal (Voice)
Growing up as half-orphan with an UfologistDad (Armin Sonntag) who’s obsessed to prove to the whole world that alien exist, 12-year-old Luis hasn’t had an easy and certainly not a normal life. As nobody believes Armin Sonntag, not even Luis, it’s quite a big surprise when one day, three awkward little aliens (Mog, Nag and Wabo) crash-land right in front of Luis. Excited and without bias, Luis wants to show his Dad his discovery and finds out that his father would ‘shockfrost’ his new friends. Genre: Animation, Adventure, Kids & Family, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Directed By: Christoph Lauenstein, Wolfgang Lauenstein Written By: Christoph Lauenstein, Wolfgang Lauenstein, Sean McCormack In Theaters: Oct17, 2018 Limited
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BBQ International Buffet at Cape Nidhra Hotel Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin has revamped its buffet dining specials at the Rocks Restaurant.
On Tuesdays from 6.30 PM to 10 PM, â&#x20AC;&#x153;BBQ International Buffetâ&#x20AC;? savours flavours from across the globe as a tantalising line up of superb dishes in an International buffet spread. This buffet is an array of food from many cuisines around the world, namely Thai, Western and Seafood BBQ. Rocks Restaurant is a bright and spacious location overlooking the gardens and pool. The grill features automatic time and temperature controls, providing consistency and dependability in the preparation of barbecues and is equipped with convection ovens and a hightemperature range for steaks. From international food to fresh seafood and assorted pastries, this buffet is the one for food lovers. Available now at 1,300 THB net per person; children under 12 receive a 50% discount.
More details are available from Cape Nidhra Hotel Hua Hin Telephone 032-516-600 Ext.444 or by visiting the website at: www.capecollection.com. HUA HIN TODAY, October 2018
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The Chef’s Favorite Menu Item to Impress Your Dinner Guests
Preparation of the frog legs Cut the ends of the frog legs a few millimetres from the small end that corresponds to the feet of the frogs. Remove the 2 lower muscles of each thigh to keep only the upper muscle. The thighs now look like small hams. Season the hamlets with fine salt and freshly ground pepper, then flour. Duck fat and butter are heated in a frying pan. When this becomes hazelnut in colour, add the frogs’ legs and cook for 3 minutes on the one side, then 1 minute on the other side. To Plate As the frog legs are cooked, season the garlic puree and the parsley juice. Coat the bottom of the plates with the parsley juice and place a bowl of garlic puree in the centre, place the frog legs around the edge of the plate.
Name Jambonnettes de Grenouilles (Frog leg ‘hams’ with Garlic Puree & Parsley Juice) Description Frogs Legs with garlic and parsley is a traditional dish of Burgundy.
Hua Hin has many fine dining venues with chefsin-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: Mis Sirin Chumchuen (Jum) Nationality: Thai Restaurant: Bistrot Gourmand Preferred Cuisine: French – absolument! HUA HIN TODAY, October 2018
Preparation of garlic puree Bleach (fast dipping: 1 minutes) the garlic pods with their skin in boiling water, three times in a row, changing the water each time. The skin is removed from each pod and bleached again to cook the garlic to remove the bitterness. We drain well and we go to the mixer to make a purée with a little milk, seasoned and kept warm. Preparation of parsley Juice Wash and drain the parsley. Cook it in water and salt for 4 to 5 minutes. Cool in cold water, drain and mixnce as finely as possible to make a purée. Water is gradually added to obtain the consistency of a slurry. Season and then keep warm.
A tip to make the dish special: Generally this dish is bathed in butter and the taste of garlic diminished. Removing the butter from this recipe and the result is amazing, both in taste and lightness!