Hua Hin Today April 2020 by Hua Hin Today

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ISSUE 213 • APRIL 2020

AIRPORT UPGRADE TO ‘KICK-START’ FUTURE OF TOURISM With the airport rejuvenation plan about to get under way, the doors are ready to be opened for the transformation of Hua Hin into a prime international tourism destination. p. 2

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JOIN ‘TREE PLANTING FOR THAILAND’ TODAY The project has the goal of planting 100 million trees by 2022. Seedlings are available for free from the Royal Forestry Department, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and Department of Marine and Coastal Resources. p. 38

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iBreeze View Hua Hin Building a Village on a Solid Foundation Our inaugural Hua Hin Home Finder feature introduces a housing development in a convenient location with mountain views and breezes – and where every home is built on a pile foundation. p. 20

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Airport Upgrade to ‘Kick-Start’ the Future of Tourism

A rejuvenated international airport will soon become the catalyst towards promoting Hua Hin as a prime tourism destination in Thailand. Planning to ensure that this opportunity becomes a reality is now gathering momentum as airport developments are about to commence. A key player in this development, who is now seeking even more community support, is Udorn Olsson, Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Transport and a resident of Hua Hin. Mr Olsson, together with Hua Hin Airport Director Apisit Ubolkomut and professional marketing consultant John Laroche, has been busy rallying Hua Hin stakeholders, including tourism authorities and associations as well as travel/ hospitality industry leaders, to join the cause. Their mission is to develop and commence extensive marketing plans to coincide with airport developments. Mr Olsson said the airport rejuvenation provides the opportunity to “kick-start” Hua Hin tourism and “open the door” for the resort town to become one of Thailand’s best-known international tourism destinations. An international airport will do away with the need for travellers to commute for several hours from Bangkok, an issue that has long been a major tourism disincentive, he said. He is also well aware that Hua Hin currently has a very low profile on the international stage and needs a major upgrade of destination marketing strategies. His vision is for Hua Hin to become a unique boutique tourism destination, celebrating and sharing its special image, as appreciated and recognised amongst the people of Thailand, with the rest of the world, rather than just another large transport hub. Hua Hin, he went on to say, has long been a special destination for those that have ventured here and has a truly unique positioning – nice and cool, distinct from its better known cousins, such as Phuket, Koh Samui, Pattaya and, of course, Bangkok. ‘Amazing Hua Hin’ is a mantra he uses to describe the prospect of selected direct connections to airports within 6-7 hours’ travel time, including Southern China, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and Japan. Airport development plans were previously disclosed in 2016 by then-Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith during an inspection trip to the airport. Hua Hin airport was then only being used by one scheduled carrier and as primarily a base for the Civil Aviation Training Centre. That situation remains unchanged to date.

The Minister recognised that the airport was quite well equipped, with a 35-metre-wide, 2,100-metre-long runway able to support Boeing 737 aircraft. He had a plan developed to enhance its capacity. On 11 November 2019, Deputy Transport Minister Athirat Rattanaset made an inspection trip to Hua Hin airport on invitation from Mr Olsson, during which he was briefed on the lack of budget for expanding the airport runway to meet international standard requirements and enable Hua Hin airport to accommodate international ights. ubsequently, the government allocated a budget for the purpose, marking an important step towards opening up Hua Hin to tourism development. Hua Hin Airport irector Apisit bolkomut confirmed that the first stage of transforming the airport into a fully-fledged international destination is about to commence. As soon as contracts are enacted, work will begin on widening the airport runway, a project with a completion date set for mid-2021. A budget of 250 million baht has already been approved through the inistry of ransport. he airport director is also confident that approval for a further 100 million baht will soon follow to enable significant improvements to the airport terminal building during the second stage in 2022. Hua Hin has long been regarded as a secondary tourism destination by international travellers–and maybe a well-hidden secret with the people of Thailand and those that have ventured here. But those in the know say the doors are ready to be opened so that our city can be transformed into ‘Amazing Hua Hin’!

Udorn Olsson

Current Hua Hin Airport Facts at a Glance: he runway has a length of 2, metres and a width of 35 metres. It has high runway light intensity. here are three ta iways with a combined length of 320 metres. A concrete apron beside the terminal covers an area of over 12,000 square metres. he passenger terminal has an area of ,2 square metres with air-conditioned arrival and departure lounges to accommodate up to 300 passengers at a time. he control tower is stories high for efficiency and safety in managing air traffic control. urrent limitations include the runway width and limited aircraft parking area. here is now a capacity to accommodate 300 passengers per hour. At present, there is only one scheduled ight, between Hua Hin and uala umpur. his ight is currently suspended due to international travel restrictions being imposed worldwide.

From the Editor

HUA HIN TODAY

Dear Reader,

he month of March did not treat us well. With the sudden increase in coronavirus cases nationwide over the last few weeks, our daily life has been drastically altered. Panic buying, social distancing, border lockdowns and indefinite shutdown of some establishments – all of this has affected us financially, emotionally and mentally. During this time of daunting crisis, we need to remain optimistic. We also need to ‘zoom out’ and try to grasp the big picture of everything that’s been happening in our community. As long as we make sure to take the necessary health precautions, follow instructions from our local municipality and keep posted with the latest news from Hua Hin Today and other reliable sources, we’ll survive this and everything will be fine when it’s all over. We’re in the same boat and the important thing is to care for each other. On a more upbeat note, Hua Hin has put in place a remarkable plan for the local tourism industry. A budget of 250 million baht has been approved for the expansion of the existing runway at our airport. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2021. More international and domestic flights will be able to land at the airport. Rest assured, tourism will start to grow again, albeit at a slow but steady pace, and business will gradually return to normal. Keep safe everyone…!

Sincerely yours, Visa Chimdee - Editor-in-Chief

HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR SOUTHERN TEENS

n 6 March, Hua Hin Deputy Mayor Montri Chuphu chaired a meeting on the Healthcare Services for Southern Adolescents project initiated by Path2Health Foundation at Hua Hin municipality office. Path2Health Deputy Director Mr Choochai Nijtrirat spoke at the meeting, which drew the participation of city officials, representatives from relevant sectors, school staff and hospital staff. A non-profit NGO headquartered in Bangkok, Path2Health Foundation has since 1985 been working with various sectors to develop public health knowledge, build capacity and provide technological and academic assistance with the goal of promoting healthy life quality among various segments of the population, with a focus on youth and the three-pronged support network surrounding them consisting of teachers, doctors and parents. At the meeting, Path2Health proposed implementing Healthcare Services for Southern Adolescents through associated local networks. Their purpose was to gauge whether local administrative bodies would be interested in having the foundation act as a mentor in youth health development in their jurisdiction, especially in the areas of sex education, reproductive health and teen pregnancy, as well as to be briefed on the youth health situation in Hua Hin District to allow Path2Health to assess the feasibility of implementing the project.

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BIG CLEANING AT NIGHT MARKET STREET

n 11 March, Hua Hin Deputy Mayor Busaba Choksuchat and Municipal Clerk Jeerawat Prammanee led employees from the Public Health Department and Fire Unit in a clean-up of Dechanuchit Road in front of Chat Chai Night Market. Using high-pressure water from fire trucks and cleaning chemicals, the brigade cleaned up food stains, oil slicks and dirt that had clung

to the road surface. Antiseptic detergent was poured into the upper drainage point to ensure disinfection. Inspecting the work of the clean-up crew, Mayor Nopporn Wuttikul said: “This general cleaning and disinfecting of the street is to prevent the public from contracting the pandemic virus. A lot of local and foreign tourists shop at this night market, so it is vital to keep the area clean.”

As the new coronavirus continues its spread, the city has made it a policy to clean and disinfect places heavily frequented by the public on a regular basis.

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GOVT ADOPTS ‘SINGLE COMMAND’ APPROACH TO FIGHT AIR POLLUTION

fter the government declared PM2.5 air pollution a national agenda, the Ministry of Interior instructed provincial governors nationwide as well as the governor of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to adopt the Single Command approach to tackle the problem to ensure timely solutions suited to local circumstances. Governors have adopted action plans for short, medium, and long term including enhancing management efficiency in their own area 2) preventing and reducing pollution generation at the source 3) increasing pollution management efficiency. To reduce air pollution at the source, authorities will seize vehicles that emit black fumes speed up traffic relief on roads with high levels of particulate matter concentrations; strictly curb open incinerations and take action against offenders spray water to reduce the spread of particulate matters; clean up road surface; strictly enforce the law against industrial operators that release air pollution; request cooperation from construction contractors to curb dust generation and implement measures to prevent the spread of dust; and distribute face masks to local residents. Governors are authorised to ad ust action plans to fit changing circumstances in order to ensure that air pollution is curbed and its impact on the public is minimised. Members of the public can contact Hotline 1784 for help and advice 24 hours a day.

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HUA HIN PREPARES FOR SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT CITY CONTEST

ua Hin Mayor Nopporn Wuttikul recently convened a meeting of city officials to create a plan to solve the overpopulation of stray dogs and monkeys and waste pollution in the city in preparation for the Sustainable Environment City Contest. According to the mayor, in recent months the city has made a big effort to address the growing stray animal populations and the spread of rabies among stray dogs by assigning veterinarians to carry out scheduled vaccinations in many areas within Hua Hin district. “As the summer season is approaching, the spread of rabies becomes a volatile issue and its impact towards humans is horrendous. But this should now be completely under control,” he said. Rabies is a viral disease that can be spread by domestic and wild animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, squirrels, rats, monkeys, goats and cows. Dogs are one of the major carriers of rabies, and as they are the closest mammals to share our environment, the majority of rabies infections in

humans are caused by dog bites and scratches or contact with their saliva. Currently, there is still no treatment for rabies, only rabies vaccine, which is administered in multiple doses. One of the major causes of the spread of this disease is the lack of vaccination in stray dogs. This year, Hua Hin Municipality has organised a campaign to vaccinate all stray cats and dogs in its jurisdiction against rabies. The vaccination is administered by the Veterinary Division of the Public Health Service and Division of Public Health and Environment. The campaign is run in accordance with the “Towards a Rabies-Free Thailand by 2020” project established through the royal initiative of HRH Princess Chulabhorn and in line with the goals of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and World Organisation for Animal Health to reduce human dog-mediated rabies deaths worldwide to zero by 2030. The mayor also raised the issue of the monkey overpopulation plaguing the areas around Khao Takiab Temple, Khao Krailas Temple and Khao Hin

Lek Fai. Often seen searching for food, these monkeys sometimes attack tourists and even trespass into people’s homes. Although the municipality has put up signage asking the public not to feed the monkeys, this has not deterred determined tourists from throwing them food and snacks. This has conditioned the monkeys to expect food from humans and when unable to find food, they can become violent and have been found to raid roadside garbage bins, scattering trash and causing an eyesore and potential health hazard. A 2.3 million-baht budget has been allocated to the Department of National Parks and Conservation for the capture and sterilisation of the monkeys and their relocation to a designated area in May of this year. “Another issue to be resolved is the waste pollution and garbage disposal system in the city,” the mayor said. Trash disposal has become a problem, with garbage oating along drainage, canals and water gate causing odour problems for the surrounding community. The mayor has assigned the Public Health and Environment Division to look into the matter and resolve it as soon as possible. It is anticipated that Hua Hin will soon become a “Trashless City”. Once these three major issues have been resolved and the projects completed, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will endorse Hua Hin as one of the contenders for the upcoming Sustainable Environment City competition.

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HUA HIN MAYOR HONOURED AS NON -SMOKING H ROLE MODEL

ua Hin Mayor Nopporn Wuttikul was honoured as a non-smoking role model at an event hosted by the National Alliance for Tobacco Free Thailand. The mayor was awarded a plaque of honour by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnviruakul at Fahsai Academic Expo and Annual General Meeting 2020, held at the conference room of the Medical Association of Thailand in Bangkok. The National Alliance for Tobacco Free Thailand is an umbrella organisation comprising networks of medical and healthcare professionals, educational organisations and other institutions nationwide. It works to protect people from smoking-related diseases and its campaigns have the support of many sectors including show business personalities. Fahsai Expo is held annually and this year the organisers named Mr Wuttikul a non-smoking role model in recognition of his support for its campaign to limit cigarette and tobacco consumption. “Smoking is harmful to your health and to the people around you, so I would like to urge the public to join the campaign and make our society a non-smoking society,” Mr Wuttikul said. Hua Hin Municipality recently participated in the Smoke-Free Beach Project, which encompassed all the schools in Hua Hin as well as the Municipal Office.

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DONATIONS FOR LOCAL SCHOOL

n 13 March, the youth of Singha Golf Club Hua Hin, led by Mr Amnat Pankaew, Mr Athikun Buttsing and Mr Chumpon Choksuchat, donated school supplies, food, and 144,000 baht in cash to Ban Nong Phlub School in Hua Hin District. School director Somchok Sutthimethanan acknowledged the donations surrounded by appreciative faculty and students. The donations will go to support student learning, sports and school facilities. All 202 students were also given 100 baht in cash for their school needs. In addition, local businessmen

Mr Watchara and Ms Nisharee Siritianthong donated electric lights and poles worth 200,000 baht to be installed in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s football pitch. Singha Golf Club Hua Hin recently organised a charity golf event and raised additional financial support from local private-sector entities to help meet the needs of the school and the learning needs of its students, ranging from sports equipment to computers and books. Ban Nong Phlub School offers kindergarten and primary education. Currently it has 202 students and 15 teachers.

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KHOMAPASTR DONATES FABRICS FOR MASK PRODUCTION O

n 11 March, Mr Peeradon Sonthep, manager of Khomapastr Fabric Factory (Hua Hin), donated 100 yards of fabrics to Hua Hin Municipality to be made into sanitary masks for local use during this time of mask shortage caused by the Covid-19 crisis. In addition, Khomapastr will give away sanitary masks to customers purchasing fabrics from their shop and distribute them to some of the temples and schools in Hua Hin as well. ocal government offices may order sanitary masks from homapastr, but production will likely take some time as the factory already has a number of orders to fulfill and is e periencing production-line staff shortage. Peeradon said Khomapastr management in Bangkok will send more quality fabrics to help meet local demand.

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THAI-SWEDISH PHOTO EXHIBITION

On 10 March, Mr Victor Sukseree, Honorary Consul of Sweden in Hua Hin, and Mayor Nopporn Wuttikul jointly presided over the opening of the Thai-Swedish Photo Exhibition commemorating 152 years of bilateral relations between the two countries at the Hua Hin Grand Hotel and Plaza. The exhibition, held at the Swedish Consulate in Hua Hin from 11-18 March, featured photos of Thai and Swedish communities, art of Muay Thai and other images related to Thai culture taken in Stockholm. Mr Sukseree said that Thailand has enjoyed close relations with Sweden since the early years of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V)â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reign. In 1868, the two countries signed the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation. Some three decades later, King Chulalongkorn on his tour of Europe visited Stockholm on 13 July 1897, where he was welcomed by King Oscar II.

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The Siamese king also visited the town of Ragunda in northern Sweden, where one of the streets is named Chulalongkorn Road in honor of its royal visitor. In 1997, the Swedish and Thai governments jointly created King Rama V Memorial Building in Ragunda to commemorate the centennial of the kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit. In more than 150 years of friendly ties, Thailand and Sweden have exchanged educational programmes, economic strategies, cultural exhibitions and tourism, among other things. The two countries have a similar governing system and both have a monarchical institution. The Embassy of Sweden in Thailand appointed Victor Sukseree to the position of Honorary Consul of Sweden in Hua Hin to administer to the welfare of Swedish people living in Hua Hin, Cha-am and the southern region of Thailand. At present, some 70,000 Thais live and work in Sweden.

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YOUR COUNTRY’S NATIONAL DAY

1st APRIL: APRIL FOOL’S DAY April Fool’s is a day when pranksters rule and practical jokes are played on people in a spirit of fun. Theories abound about the origin of April Fool’s Day. One explanation points to the introduction of the Julian and Gregorian calendars. From ancient times, people in some parts of Europe celebrated the New Year on or around the March Equinox, but the new calendar systems designated 1 January as the first day of the year. People who forgot about the change became victims of various jokes. Some, however, believe the day is celebrated in honour of the trickery Nature plays on us this time of year with her unpredictable weather.

18th APRIL: NATIONAL COLUMNIST DAY National Columnist Day honours newspaper columnists, whose work can inspire emotions that often result in action. With their own avour of humour or satire, some columnists lighten the mood while others strictly provide us with a different perspective, hard facts and solid research. National Columnist Day is celebrated annually on 18 April.

17th APRIL: SYRIA Syria’s National Day commemorates the evacuation of the last French soldiers from the country. The French gained a mandate over Syria after the fall of the Ottoman Empire during World War I. Syrians organised numerous uprisings in efforts to remove their rench rulers and Syria proclaimed its independence in 1941. However, it took rench troops five years to evacuate the region, and the country finally won its freedom on April .

19th APRIL: NATIONAL GARLIC DAY

3rd APRIL: WORLD PARTY DAY World Party ay is a synchronised global celebration that seeks to make the world a better place. he idea behind this unofficial holiday is that people must actively participate in the celebration of life and not just passively observe peace. irst observed in , World Party ay is inspired by Flight: A Quantum Fiction Novel by Vanna Bonta, which ends with a countdown to mass celebration where all of humanity is united.

Garlic is a member of the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and shallots. While garlic originated in Asia over 7,000 years ago, today it is used in a variety of cuisines around the world. Garlic has many health benefits. It is considered an herbal remedy for colds, and it has been suggested to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol. So when 19 April rolls around, let’s honour garlic by eating loads of it

27th APRIL: THE NETHERLANDS The Kingdom of the Netherlands celebrates National Day on the birthday of its monarch. The tradition began in 1890 and initially marked the birthday of Queen Wilhelmina on 31 August. The current monarch, King Willem-Alexander, was born on 27 April 1967 and succeeded his mother, Queen Beatrix, on the throne in 2013. Traditionally, on this day the King visits one of the cities in the country and meets some of those who come out to celebrate his birthday.

26th APRIL: NATIONAL KIDS AND PETS DAY 16th APRIL: NATIONAL WEAR YOUR PAJAMAS TO WORK DAY his unofficial holiday falls on the day after taxes are due in the United States. National Wear our Pa amas to Work ay celebrates the iconic sleepwear. It is also a day to unwind – from the long hours and hard work, if your job is to prepare taxes, or from anxiety, if you are one of those last-minute ta filers

here are many benefits to having a pet in a child’s life. From fostering natural nurturing abilities to developing responsibilities, pets have a lifelong impact on a child’s development. National ids and Pets ay, an unofficial holiday in the United States, is both a day to celebrate the bonds that children and pets can share and a day to remember safety where pets and children are concerned. Small children – as well as pets – may not know their limitations and should not be left alone with each other.

27Th APRIL: SOUTH AFRICA National Freedom Day is a public holiday in South Africa. Celebrated on 27 April, it commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held on that day in 1994. he elections were the first non-racial national elections where everyone of voting age of over 18, including foreign citizens permanently resident in South Africa, were allowed to vote. Previously, under the apartheid regime, non-whites in general had only limited rights to vote while black South Africans had no voting rights at all.

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A GASTRONOMIC HIGH At Thailand’s highest restaurant and bar, the views come complimentary with every meal. Now open for lunch, Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar offers an experience that you won’t soon forget.

ahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar, located on t h e 7 6 th a n d 7 7 th oors of the iconic ing Power Mahanakhon in the heart of Sathon District, is Thailand’s highest restaurant and bar. If you plan to be in Bangkok, make a stop at this lofty dining venue and enjoy a meal with exhilarating views. Tastefully designed, with indoor and outdoor seating areas as well as VIP lounges, the kyBar is a fitting venue for the sophisticated modern cuisine on offer. he menu features Western and Asian dishes as well as signature creations by Executive Chef Joshua Cameron. At lunchtime, enjoy two courses from the selected menu for 850 baht (tea or coffee included or three courses for 1,200 baht.

Starters include Cured Norwegian Salmon, Grilled Naan Province Pork Jowl, and a vegetarian Grain alad with labne, puffed grains and locally sourced vegetables. New signature main dishes include an option of Grilled Pork Loin, Seared Andaman Seabass and a delicious vegetarian Parisian Gnocchi.

Within the theme of an eclectic travel journey, hef ameron’s dishes bring together avours and inspirations from various regions around the world including the Middle East, Scandinavia, France and Thailand.

In addition to the new lunch menu, Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar is also unveiling the “Fall/ Winter Collection 2019” – a new signature drink collection of 10 unique creations by Bennie and annie orum, two in uential Swedish personalities within the regional bar scene. The drinks draw inspiration from familiar local ingredients such as sundried banana, as well as more sophisticated components such as dry-hopped passionfruit tonics, parkling offee, and hocolate Black Pepper Wine.

Mahanakhon Bangkok SkyBar is open daily for lunch (11 am – 3 pm) and dinner (6 pm – 1 am) or more information, visit www.mahanakhonbangkokskybar.com or call 02-677-8722.

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CENTARA AND HUA HIN PEARL SIGN HMA FOR CHA-AM RESORT

entara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, and Hua Hin Pearl Resort Company Limited have signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) for Centra by Centara Cha-Am Beach Resort Hua Hin. enior e ecutives from the two companies officially executed the agreement at a signing ceremony held at entara’s agship entara Grand Bangkok onvention Centre at CentralWorld. Hua Hin Pearl, the owner of the property, which is owned by a major shareholder of leading sugar producer Group, acquired the former Beach Garden Hotel and carried out a complete, property-wide renovation. “We are delighted to be working with Hua Hin Pearl on the first entara property in ha-Am, said hirayuth Chirathivat, Centara’s CEO. “They have tremendous experience in the market and have done a superb job on the property’s renovation and upgrading.” “I am pleased to be working with the Centara team on the launch and long-term management of the resort,” commented Parphan Siriviriyakul, Chairman of the Executive Committee of Hua Hin Pearl. “The Centara brand gives a project tremendous visibility and credibility, and am confident that the management team’s experience will drive the future success of the resort.” Located 30 minutes by car from Hua Hin, Centra by Centara Cha-Am Beach Resort Hua Hin is an elegant 190-key midscale hotel on the Cha-Am beachfront.

he renovation is a significant upgrade to all accommodation and facilities, including the creation of pool access units, development of a new restaurant and beach bar venue, and upgraded swimming pool facilities. The resort also features an all-day dining venue. Its extensive recreational facilities include two swimming pools with separate children’s pool, a ids’ lub offering

supervised games and activities for children and teens, as well as a full-service spa – Cense by pa envaree and fitness centre. t is also equipped with three meeting rooms with a total capacity of 300. Centra by Centara Cha-Am Beach Resort Hua Hin is scheduled to open in April 2020. o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w. centarahotelsresorts.com

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The Museum’s Mango Mania, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Daily from 10 am-6 pm. The Museum’s Mango Mania promises to please dessert lovers with sweet creations made from some of the best, juicy mangoes of the season. THB 120++ per piece. Sundara, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Event & Promotion Calendar WEEKLY

TUESDAYS A New Japanese Flair, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Daily except Mondays 5 pm-1 am. Explore a wide selection of Japanese specialities, carefully crafted by the restaurant’s talented culinary team to deliver the authentic taste of Japan in Hua Hin. Starting from THB 280 net.

WEDNESDAYS

THURSDAYS

Luna La Pran Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas

Steak Out, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Pak Nam Pran’s Freshest Local Blue Crab, Prawns, Green Light Squid and Mussels with Corn prepared to perfection and served literally on your table! 12 noon-11 pm, Size Small THB 490 net / Medium THB 890 net / Large THB 1,250 net.

Thursday, 2, 9 & 23, 7 pm-10 pm. COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Select your preferred steak from Australia. It will be cooked to your order and accompanied by the chef’s salad buffet of fresh-cut vegetables and greens – truly a meat lovers’ delight! THB 990++.

Artisan Sea Salt Specials, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

InAzia, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

FRIDAYS Salas, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

From unlimited pizza possibilities, our chefs have selected four of the most palatable to give your taste buds a real treat. 12 noon10 pm, Prices start at THB 320 net, Marriott Bonvoy enjoy up to 20% discount on your R+B experience, daily until 30 April. Surf ’N Turf, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Luna La Pran Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas

Grab hold with both hands and sink your teeth into a tottering mound of meat or fish elaborately accessorised and somehow contained in a freshly-baked bun. Burgers come in many styles and sizes but few are more irresistible than our perfectionist chefs’ special selections for March and April. 11 ammidnight, Prices start at THB 390 net, Marriott Bonvoy enjoy up to 20% discount on your R+B experience, daily until 30 April.

Though they fish all year round, now is our local fisher folk’s prime time, when the catches are especially inspiring. In particular, cotton fish, seabass and snapper are at their finest and most appetising. 12 noon-11 pm, Prices start at THB 490 net, Marriott Bonvoy enjoy up to 20% discount on your R+B experience.

Daily from 11 am-10 pm. Visit COAST Beach Club & Bistro for a new à la carte selection, “Artisan Sea Salt Specials”, presenting delicious dishes recreated with its own flavoured salt concoctions. Starting from THB 290++.

Indulge your appetite for tender and succulent meat to the max with exceptionally appetising Asian lamb, beef, pork and duck dishes. 6 pm10.30 pm, Prices start at THB 320 net, Marriott Bonvoy members enjoy up to 20% discount on your R+B experience. Tuesday-Saturday, Until 30 April.

Seafood & Meat Platter, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Luna La Pran Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas

Friday 10 , 7 pm-10 pm. Dive into our Surf ’N Turf buffet at beach with an impressive assortment of tempting seafood and meat treats. The extravagant buffet spread is accompanied by live cooking stations and mouth-watering desserts amidst Hua Hin’s famed beachside atmosphere and live entertainment. THB 1,350++ per person. Yam Yen Rooftop, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Culinary Treasures Of Japan, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Monday 6 & 13, 6 pm-10 pm Hagi Japanese Restaurant. Our Japanese buffet offers a wide variety of Japanese specialties including sushi, sashimi, tempura, live teppanyaki and much more. THB 1,350 net per person.

Coast Seafood Platter, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Every Saturday 12 noon-10 pm. COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Get a special price when ordering the Seafood Platter. Only THB 1,900++ per couple. Book in advance due to limited sets available! Luna Lanai, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Oh-Fish-Cially Best Fish In Town!, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Tuesday 7, 14 & 28, 7 pm-10 pm, COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Choose your choice of fresh fish fillet from salmon, seabass or tuna along with your favourite sauce and side order. We will pan-sear it and deliver to your table. Your fillet includes a selection from the chef’s salad buffet. Starting from THB 490++.

SATURDAYS

Every Wednesday 12 noon-10 pm. COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Join us for a succulent seafood platter and enjoy a premium of meat, prawns, rock lobsters and more, with a complimentary bottle of Mary Sol red or white on your selection. Only THB 2,390++.

Savour a delightful tradition and indulge in mini-tastes from savoury to sweet. Our afternoon treat is served with a pot of premium Dilmah tea or a cup of freshly brewed coffee. Our chefs have created a seasonally changing menu, serving only the best the market has to offer. So you can enjoy this special treat featuring all the favourites along with some not-so-common delicacies. 2.30 pm-4.30 pm, THB 550 net per couple.

The famous Cha-Am squid revels in the company of classic and creative Asian and Western sauces. And you will, too. 11 am10.30 pm, prices start at THB 260 net, Marriott Bonvoy enjoy up to 20% discount on your R+B experience, daily until 30 April.

SUNDAYS The Deck restaurant & Terrace, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Oysters to the left, cheese to the right, the choice is yours. Let’s Brunch. Why settle for less when the best has more? Over 9 live stations featuring Japanese, Indian, Chinese, pasta, fresh premium meats and seafood grilled to order. Now featuring Australian Prime Ribs of Beef, Truffle Risotto in Parmesan Wheel and Lobster Raviolo. 12 noon-3 pm, THB 1,490 net per person. Children under 10 dine free (maximum 2 children per 2 paying adults). THB 2,290 net including free flow beer, wine, cocktails and bubbles. Sunday Roast @ Coast, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Hagi All-You-Can-Eat À La Carte Buffet, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Every Saturday 5 pm-9 pm. COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Order as many items as you like from Thank God It’s Friday the à la carte menu and kicks off with free flow only pay THB 690 net. beer, wine, canapés However, you only have and chill-out beats by 90 minutes to consume our live band. Sip and these items. Any dishes savour the sunset at Yam Yen Rooftop. 6 pm- not finished within the 90 minutes will be 8pm, Prices THB 690 charged at additional à net per person, Every la carte price. Friday.

Every Sunday, Exclusively for Dinner, COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Choose your own favourite portion of ROAST – Tender Pork, Juicy Beef or Flavourful Lamb, served right at your table with freshly cooked root vegetables and assorted homemade sauces. Starting from THB 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

Corner 112 Grill Restaurant: 083 006 1300 Dusit Thani Hua Hin: 032 520 009 Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort: 032 616 999 Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa: 032 904 666 Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin: 032 547 555

Novotel Hua Hin Beach Resort & Spa: 032 708300 Putahracsa Hua Hin Resort: 032 531 470 Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa: 032 708 000 Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas: 032 909 900 Wora Bura Hua Hin Resort & Spa: 032 655 333

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PROPERTY & SPORTS

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APRIL 2020

SUPPORT FOR DISADVANTAGED HUA HIN FAMILIES BOOSTED BY CHARITY GOLF

ith the support of numerous local businesses, the Banyan Golf Course, and the enthusiastic participation of around 200 golfers and guests, the 2020 La Grappa Dansea Charity Golf Tournament has again demonstrated how charity golf can make a huge difference to the lives of our disadvantaged community members. The 9th edition of this event, held on 22 February, enjoyed record participation with 41 teams playing the Texas Scramble format before en oying fine wine and food, live music and spectacular fireworks and winning numerous fabulous prizes. As Banyan Golf Course has recently celebrated a 10 th year anniversary, this has been a long-standing collaboration between the course management team, led by Stacey Walton and Stuart Daley, and the La Grappa Dansea organisers, led by Jesper and Lars Jensen and Peter Kirketerp. Most importantly, the generosity of the players

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and sponsors will enable the organisers to donate around 750,000 baht to Charity Hua Hin Thailand (CHHT), enough to continue their important work on behalf of the 50 local families. CHHT Coordinators Vincent Kerremans and Peter de ong have added their thanks stating On behalf of the deserving families that are supported by Charity Hua Hin Thailand, and on behalf of our HH volunteers, we wish to e press our most sincere gratitude to the organisers, sponsors and participants of the 2020 La Grappa Dansea charity golf tournament, which was held at the beautiful Banyan Golf Club.” As the recipient of the net profits, HH played an active part in the event. HH volunteers are dedicated to assisting families with disabled family members; 100 percent of all donations are spent on the needs of these families as volunteers bear their own costs. For more information about Charity Hua Hin hailand, visit www. charityhuahinthailand.com

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Hua Hin Home Finder

iBREEZE VIEW HUA HIN

Enjoying Hua Hin’s Natural Offshore Breezes

For the first edition of the Hua Hin Home Finder feature for Hua Hin Today, we made a visit to iBreeze View Hua Hin. This is one of the newest housing projects on Soi 112, where a growing village now offers individual quality homes for families.

Location On Soi 112, 10 minutes from downtown Hua Hin, with ready access to the Cha-AmPranburi bypass road. This is a popular growth area with many local attractions, mountain views and conveniently close to shopping centres, health facilities, and Hua Hin’s best beaches.

e were welcomed during our visit to the on-site display home by the project designer and owner, Khun Chuchat Kongpraphat. He is an architect by profession with experience in the design and development of properties with Bangkok companies including Land & House, Pruksa and Sansiri. With his family living in Hua Hin, he decided to create his own village on family-owned land here. “I selected this land on Soi 112 because of the convenience of being not far at all to the town centre, and it is easy to cut through to the bypass road to Cha-Am and also Bangkok,” said Khun Chuchat. he pro ect offers e ible oor plans with each elegant home carefully designed in a contemporary style with the climatic conditions in mind, to offer optimum comfort and take advantage of the offshore bree es and stunning mountain views. What truly sets iBree e apart from other developments, however, is the fact that all homes are built on a pile foundation to ensure stability. The homes can be provided either with or without furniture. “If you want [a home] with furniture, just walk in with your suitcase,” said Khun Chuchat. A private swimming pool is likely to be part of the home package; a clubhouse is also available with international-standard fitness equipment and a large outdoor pool. his is a most desirable pro ect for those looking for a first family home or perhaps a second home and an investment for the future. Most importantly, all the land plots are freehold, which means it can be transferred to your name immediately after construction and once the contract requirements are completed. uality construction materials and methods are evident throughout the pro ect with a five-year guarantee. equests to have a construction permit in your own name can be managed with assistance provided by the helpful pro ect staff.

Price From 3.9 million-7.5 million baht. Project Scope This is a village project on more than 17 rai with a projected 54 homes. These are individual homes in five different types on individual plots of land ranging from 292 to square metres. he homes have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a large living room, and include 4 air conditioners, built-in kitchen furniture and fittings. Contact Information Pro ect eveloper Phasomthong Property Limited Partnership Address 2 hap ai illage, oo 2, Thap Tai Sub-district, Hua Hin Website www.ibree eview-huahin.com mail ibree eviewhuahin gmail.com acebook ibree eviewhuahin 2 Phone 2, 2-2 - 22

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Property News

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RESIDENTIAL LEASE IS A CONTROLLED CONTRACT The Contract Committee of the Consumer Protection Board issued a notification stipulating that leasing of residential property is a controlled contract business. ffective from anuary 2 2 , the notification states that a residential lease agreement between a business operator and a lessee must include a readily legible version in Thai, printed in a type si e of no less than 2 mm, with no more than 11 characters per inch. The agreement must contain the following 1) Name and address of the business

operator and the authorised person 2) Name and address of the lessee 3) Name and location of the property etails of the property’s physical condition, including items of value and equipment contained within the property 5) Term of the lease, including the dates the lease begins and ends 6) Rental fee amount and due date 7) Utility fee rates for electricity, water, telephone, etc, along with the fee calculation method and due date 8) Service fee rates, which must be reasonable and at the actual cost

Fully furnished 3-bedroom pool villa for sale at Mali Residence, Hua Hin Bedrooms: 3 / Bathrooms: 2 / Living area: 176 Sqm / Land area: 550 Sqm / Fully Furnished / Leasehold Ownership / 11 x 4 m Pool / Completed in 2017 / Price: 7,390,000 THB

paid for the services, along with fee calculation method and due date 9) Amount of security deposit and amount of advance rent According to the notification, the business operator must send invoices to the lessee at least three days before the rental payment is due. The lessee has the right to verify the fees being invoiced. The business operator is also required to provide an attachment to the lease agreement detailing the physical condition of the property and available amenities (if any), as inspected and acknowledged by the lessee. The entire agreement must be made in duplicate, with one copy given to the lessee for reference. Furthermore, the business operator must return any security deposit to the lessee immediately upon the expiration of the lease agreement, unless the business operator intends to investigate any damage to ascertain whether the lessee is responsible for the cost of said damage. If the lessee is found not to have caused the damage, the security deposit must be returned within seven days from the date of lease expiration and the business operator retaking possession of the property. The business operator is required to assume responsibility for any expenses incurred in returning the security deposit to the lessee

Large 2-story 4-bedroom pool villa for sale at Tropical Hill, Hua Hin Bedrooms: 4 / Bathrooms: 3 / Living area: 236 Sqm / Land area: 600 Sqm /Low maintenance fee / 12 x 5 m Pool / Freehold Ownership / Price: 6,500,000 THB

2 Bedroom Sea-View Condo For Sale Beautiful plot of land for sale On 7th Floor – Khao Takiab, Hua Hin in Khao Tao, Hua Hin – 1 km from Beach! Land size: 0-2-93 Rai (1,175.2 Sqm) / Freehold Ownership / Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2 / Living area: 90 Sqm / Freehold Ownership Fully furnished / Common swimming pool / Land title deed: Chanote / 13 km from Hua Hin center / 1 km to Beach / Price: 4,000,000 THB Price: 3,900,000 THB

using the method specified by the lessee. n case of fi ed-term lease agreements, lessees have the right to terminate lease agreements before the term expires, provided that the following are fulfilled - The lessee has occupied the property for at least half of the total lease term - The lessee has given at least 30 days’ advance written notice to the business operator - The lessee does not owe any rent or fees Any material breach for which the business operator can terminate the lease agreement must be clearly written in red, bold or italic and underlined, or otherwise highlighted from the other items of the agreement. The lease agreement can be terminated only if the business operator has given written notice to the lessee at least 30 days in advance. In case of termination due to disturbances to other tenants caused by the lessee, a written notice of termination must be given to the lessee at least seven days in advance. However, the lessor has the right to terminate the lease agreement without advance notice if the lessee commits an offense against the law on public order and morals.

Luxury 2-bedroom condo for sale at Palm Hills Golf Course, Hua Hin Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 3 / Living area: 125,50 Sqm / Ground floor Direct garden access / Fully furnished / Freehold Ownership / Price: 4,300,000 THB

Large land plot for sale near Black Mountain Golf Course and Waterpark – Cheap price! Land plot size: 2-2-20 Rai (4,080 Sqm) / Freehold Ownership / Land title deed: Chanote / Price: 3,000,000 THB

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Sports News

RAIMAI WIN INAUGURAL ORCHID PALM HOMES CUP

he first-ever Orchid Palm Homes Cup took place at the Hua Hin International School in late February. Six under-11 teams were involved and there was high drama with Raimai beating SS in the final after a penalty shootout. After the group stages, PSG, Black Mountain Hua Hin Football Academy, Raimai and SS progressed

to the semi-finals. Both matches were e tremely competitive affairs that could have gone either way. n the first semi-final, P G took an early lead against Raimai. But the team from Sam Roi Yot rallied to score twice and book a spot in the final with a come-from-behind 2-1 win. he second semi-final was also extremely close. Black Mountain

dominated the early exchanges and hit the post, but SS were able to capitalise on a mix-up in the penalty area to score a tap-in and win the game 1-0. There were some weary legs in the third- and fourth-place play-off, with Black ountain playing back-to-back matches. The game finished - and P G won - on penalties after an epic shoot-out that consisted of 20 spot kicks. Raimai and SS met for the second time in the final. n the group stages, the two teams had drawn 0-0 and there was once again nothing to separate them with the game finishing goalless. In the ensuing shoot-out, it was who blinked first, allowing aimai to win 3-2 on penalties. The entire tournament was played out in a fun, friendly atmosphere with over 50 children participating. Stephen Ayling, the owner of Orchid Palm Homes, said “It was fantastic to see so many children enjoying themselves and to see the matches played in such a good spirit. There were some

really entertaining games and lots of drama and we at Orchid Palm Homes are proud to be supporting this event.” ormer ngland and ottenham defender Gary Stevens was also in attendance. The Black Mountain Hua Hin Football Academy head coach was impressed by the standard of football on display. “This was a great experience for all the children involved and we are grateful to Orchid Palm Homes for their support. Players of this age will only benefit from getting to play so many matches against so many different opponents, and I can’t wait for the next tournament.” For more information about Orchid Palm Homes, visit www. orchidpalmhomes.com For more information about football tournaments in Hua Hin, visit www.huahinfootball.com

Resort-Style Development of 99 Luxury Villas For Sale & Rent - Khao Tao Price range: 6.4 million THB – 20.5 million THB Living area: 90 Sqm – 279 Sqm Land area: 103 Sqm – 1,104 Sqm Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 1-3 Land Leasehold Ownership Fully furnished International community Swiss management Maintenance services Large communal Swimming Pools, Jacuzzi’s, Gym, Restaurant 24-hour security & CCTV 1.5 km from beach - 14 km to Hua Hin centre

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MAJESTIC CREEK NEWS

he Winter High Season is almost over for 2020 and we have seen over 350 players taking part in our weekly competition during January, February and March. We have had three new members who have recently joined our group to play in the weekly competition and we would like to say welcome to Peter Croxton, Jean Paul Capbern and Xavier Diana. Anyone wishing to take part in our Thursday weekly competition can register by Tuesday evening by emailing: mjccompetition@gmail.com and your tee time will be sent to you on Wednesday morning. The entry fee for the competition is 200 baht, all of which is paid out in prizes on the day, plus a 100-baht voucher for each player taking part, given by the club, which is added to the prize fund. These vouchers are to be spent in the Pro Shop.

All handicaps are maintained on the MASTERSCOREBOARD website, where you can see all the results of our competitions over the past 12 months. You can also check your handicap by accessing the website as follows: Type in masterscoreboard.co.uk and select ‘my society’, choose the letter ‘M’ and the second society is Majestic Creek Golf Club and Resort, select this and enter the password “putter” then press login. Many players have complimented the club on the condition of the course, in spite of the very long dry season we are having this year. We have a good supply of water so there should be no problem in maintaining the course. During April we will be holding our annual event, The Songkran Cup, which was won last year by Angie Southgate.

This is the 8th time we have played this event, the past winners being: 2013 Steve Reeves 2014 Tellson James 2015 Tim Mitchell 2016 Julie Baker 2017 David Gibson 2018 David Crawford 2019 Angie Southgate The format of the competition is an ECLECTIC STABLEFORD COMPETITION played over four weeks on the following dates: 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd April.

NEAREST THE PIN PRIZES Hole A4: Gun James Hole A6: Alan Thornton Hole B12: David Baker Hole B17: Manfred Lanter 12th MARCH COMPETITION, STABLEFORD points, playing off 3rd Nick Holloway, points, playing off 2nd aem arungrueng, points, playing off now 1st avid Gibson, David Gibson winner 12 th March

COMPETITION RESULTS FOR THE PAST FOUR WEEKS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 27th FEBRUARY STABLEFORD COMPETITION points, playing off 3rd place onnie kman with points, playing off 2nd place Brian allihoo with points, playing off 1st place Angie outhgate with The placings were decided by a countback, with the best score on the back 9 holes deciding who came first, second and third. We also had six guests playing in the competition, the winner being: Piet Fossberg with 36 points NEAREST THE PIN PRIZES Hole A4: Paul Unthank Hole A6: Alan Gibson Hole B 2 ynn Hopfinger Hole B17: Paul Unthank Angie Southgate Winner 27th February

5th MARCH COMPETITION, STROKEPLAY AND STABLEFORD STROKEPLAY 3rd Ayyub ian, gross score , playing off , net score 71 2nd erek ownsend, gross score , playing off now off 2, net score 1st anfred anter, gross score , playing off now off , net score Winner Strokeplay 5th March Manfred Lanter

STABLEFORD points, playing off now 2 3rd Graham Horton, points, playing off now 2nd Paul Bell, points, playing off 2 now 1st an Hultgren, Jan Hultgren, Winner Stableford competition 5th March

NEAREST THE PIN WINNERS Hole A4: Manfred Lanter Hole A6: Derek Townsend Hole B12: Robert Luns Hole B17: Tony Martin

Gun James winner 19th March

19th MARCH COMPETITION, STABLEFORD point, playing off 2 now 2 3rd ay Horton, points, playing off 2nd Pau orris, (beating May on a countback on the back 9 holes) 1st Gun ames, 2 points, playing off 22 now 19 We also had 4 guests playing this week; the winner was Steve Baines with 37 points.

NEAREST THE PIN WINNERS Hole A4: David Gibson Hole A6: Pam Thomson Hole B12: David Baker Hole B17: Pau Morris with a hole-in-one, picture right. his the first hole-in-one in our weekly competition this year and her first hole-in-one. ongratulations Pau

Pau Morris, hole-in-one on 19th March

ON’ O G O G B A N NG IF YOU WANT TO TAKE PART IN OUR WEEKLY COMPETITION. W OO O WA O NG O ON H GO O MAJESTIC CREEK IN THE NEAR FUTURE.

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โปรแรง…. แห่งปี ตีกอล์ฟ 2 สนาม 36 หลุม พร้อมที่พัก! ในราคา 3,600 บาท เท่านั้น !! ประวัติการณ์ครั้งแรกที่ 2 สนามกอล์ฟชั้นนำาของหัวหิน จับมือกันจัด Promotion เบอร์แรง… สุดๆ (เฉพาะคนไทยเท่านั้น) จากเดิม… • สนาม BANYAN GOLF CLUB HUA HIN ตี 18 หลุม (เฉพาะกรีนฟี) ปกติ ราคา 3,900 บาท • สนาม MAJESTIC CREEK GOLF CLUB & RESORT ตี 18 หลุม ราคา 3,200 บาท ที่พัก 1 คืน 2,000 บาท (รวมอาหารเช้า สำาหรับ 2 ท่าน) ปกติ ราคา 5,200 บาท

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Golf News

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INSIGHTS FROM THE USGA/R&A: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;GOLF HAS A BIG DISTANCE PROBLEMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

he golf world has been discussing distance for at least a century. But thin profit margins and increased scrutiny on resources mean that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more pressure on golf courses than ever. Now this discussion has reached another level and the golf world is abuzz following the 4 February release of the GA Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s istance nsights eportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. his is an e amination into whether the modern golf ball, with modern equipment hit by modern players, is going too far and the impacts on the game. Golfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s governing bodies have stated We believe that it is time to break the cycle of increasingly longer hitting distances and golf courses and to work to build a long-term future that reinforces golfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essential challenge and enhances the viability of both e isting courses and courses yet to be built. After e tensive stakeholder research, the report references more than years of data from a library of supporting documents. t is accompanied by a -page conclusions paper that summarises their perspectives on the long-term implications for the sport. Here are some of the take-away points from this â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;game-changingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; report 1. Golfers are hitting the ball longer than ever and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s likely to continue The USGA and R&A agree that golfers are hitting the ball longer thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the basis for the reportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerns. Prelite golfersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tee shots generally travel -2 yards, with the longest tee shots going 2 -22 . he widespread adoption of the rubber-core

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ball leads to ma or distance gains elite golfersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drives now go 22 -2 , while long drives go 2 -2 . s Hitting distance grew incrementally. By , the longest 2 players on the PGA our average 2 yards off the tee, while the our average is 2 . ids-2 utting-edge innovations in club design and ball design contribute to big distance gains he our average is now 2 , while the 2 longest hitters across the PGA our and uropean our average yards. 2 -2 By the end of 2 , the 2 longest players on the PGA uropean our average yards the average ncreases to 2 . he report doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t only cite changes to equipment, but also refers to player improvements fitness and technique and course conditions as contributing factors. 2. Golf courses are longer, and they will continue to get longer As players have hit the ball farther, the playing fields have grown accordingly. rom to , average courses were , - , yards. rom to the s, course yardage increased by si yards year, leading to average of , - , yards by the . n the ne t 2 years, the average yardage rose about another yards. The report states that golf course footprints have grown substantially over time and that trend shows no real signs of slowing down, despite obvious constraints that courses face. 3. A combination of longer drives and golf courses is â&#x20AC;&#x153;detrimental to golfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s futureâ&#x20AC;? hatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a significant statement which is ustified with the following points ncreased hitting distance can impact a golf courseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic elements. Bunkers can be taken out of play, there can be fewer varieties of shots and the game becomes less desirable to play. tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s e pensive to build bigger courses. t requires acquiring land, maintaining more land and building new tees â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and golfers bear that cost. Profit margins are ra or-thin at many courses, so every small difference can be significant.

here are environmental concerns that come with a demand for more resources ncreased water and chemical use, increased land usage, decreased wildlife and habitat protection and greater energy usage. ontinuing increases in overall hitting distances will not make golf a better game as a whole, the report says. or e ample, while it is remarkable that long-drive competitors can hit a ball yards, golf would not be a better sport if anything close to that became a norm or if course lengths increased to match it. he increasing number of courses at risk of being less challengingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and ultimately obsolete for the longest hitters is, they argue, a serious loss for the game . he report found that many amateurs play from tees that are too long for them. ometimes thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because the forwardmost tees are still too long. As a result, those golfers are not offered the same type of playing e perience as others on the same hole. 4. There are no solutions in sight his information-gathering pro ect intended to lay out the problem that needs addressing. t doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t say how the distance issue will be tackled. hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no suggestion of moving fast or radically rolling back distance. But the pro ect does establish a commitment to tackling distance head-on. o quote the GA Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve identified a problem and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to have discussions to look at specific solutions. After the process is complete, - 2 months from mid- arch, we anticipate releasing a set of solutions, says the GA. hose include changing equipment specifications, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d propose specific rules changes. his is a long-term, multi-year process. onger distances and courses, longer tees and longer times to play are taking golf in the wrong direction and are not necessary for a challenging, en oyable and sustainable game. Our ob ective as governing bodies is to work with the key stakeholders in golf to address this issue in a way that brings the sport together and which ensures it continues to thrive for many years to come. n other words, now comes the hard part The reports and library have been publicly released and available at randa.org/distanceinsights

OO NO An alternative point of view put forward by Paul asey Golf courses became longer because the golf developers said if we can make the golf courses longer, we can get four more houses on that hole and two more on that hole, etc. hatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more money

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NADAL CAPTURES 3 MEXICAN OPEN TITLE rd

World number two afael Nadal won his third e ican Open title in Acapulco with a - , -2 victory over unseeded aylor rit in the final. Playing in his first tournament since losing in the quarter-finals at the Australian Open in anuary, Nadal didn’t drop a set all week and improved to -2 all-time at this event. Nadal first won the e ican Open in 2 and did it a second time in 2 . Both times he won it on red clay. On 2 ebruary, the top-seeded player triumphed on a hard court against the 22-year-old American. n their first career encounter, the paniard survived aces from rit and broke his service three times. couldn’t be happier, Nadal said. played a great event from the beginning to end. Acapulco was the first big title that won in my career, so to be able to stay here after years is ama ing. can’t thank enough the people who make me feel at home every single time.

World Sports News

CORONAVIRUS CANCELS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX The continued spread of the novel coronavirus forced the cancellation of the Australian Grand Pri , previously scheduled to kick off in elbourne on arch as the season opener of the 2 2 ormula calendar. rivers, teams and fans had already arrived at the track when the decision was made on 2 arch to cancel the event, following c aren’s withdrawal after a team member tested positive for the virus. We appreciate this is very disappointing news for the thousands of fans due to attend the race and all ticket holders will receive a full refund and a further announcement will be communicated in due course, the A and ormula said via a oint statement. he safety of all members of the ormula family and the wider community, as well as the fairness of the competition take priority. ollowing the news from elbourne, both the Bahrain GP and the inaugural ietnam GP have been postponed. he new season is now e pected to start again in May.

MASTERS POSTPONED, NOT CANCELED he 2 2 asters ournament, golf’s first ma or tournament of the year, has been postponed indefinitely by its host, the Augusta National Golf lub, in consideration of the safety and health of players amidst the ovid- pandemic. he tournament was scheduled for - 2 April. The club said it still hoped to stage the event at some later date. The Masters has been played every year since , e cept from to , when it was cancelled because of World War . On 2 arch, the PGA our, which conducts the ma ority of the professional golf events in North America, announced it was cancelling several tournaments including the Players hampionship. Before the postponement was announced on arch, defending champion iger Woods was gearing up to host an e clusive pre-tournament dinner for past winners on the uesday of the asters week. Asked about what was possibly going on the menu, Woods said he would serve steak, chicken fa itas, sushi and sashimi.

TOKYO OLYMPIC GAMES POSTPONED espite coronavirus fears, huge crowds gathered on 2 arch to see the Olympic ame in northern apan. Only three days later, however, the nternational Olympic ommittee and apan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe decided to postpone the okyo Games to no later than the summer of 2 2 . They reached that decision after several countries called for the Games to be delayed amidst the coronavirus pandemic. anada was the first nation to declare that it wouldn’t participate in the okyo Olympics if it were to be held in 2 2 . Australia followed with a similar announcement. ntil arch 2 , the apanese government and the nternational Olympic ommittee had insisted that the Games would kick off as planned on 2 uly. The Japanese had hoped that the okyo Games would bring a tourism boom to help lift the country out of decades of economic stagnation. Preparations for the event have cost 2 billion.

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Golf News

YOUR MOST IMPORTANT GOLFING PARTNER: A THAI CADDIE An understanding between golfers and caddies in Thailand can make the difference between a golfing round being good, bad or indifferent. It’s worth taking the time to consider how to improve this relationship. Here are some tips we hope will help. FIRST, THE GOLDEN RULE! Always treat your caddie with courtesy, respect and good humour. When you arrive at the golf course, a course controller and caddies meet your vehicle. A caddie is then assigned and takes control of your bag and clubs. ind out your caddie’s name and introduce yourself before the start of play. ach caddie’s knowledge of nglish language varies. Please don’t get upset about any misunderstandings, suspect advice, or if you are ust having a bad day f your caddie becomes quiet and withdrawn, you may need to lighten up’. Getting on well with your caddie may not always improve your score, but will always make the round more en oyable

YOUR CADDIE’S ADVICE Advice may include the best line for the shot, distances, how to avoid trouble, club selection, and most importantly, reading the putt. he slope of the green is often hard to gauge without local e perience. addies are typically e perienced, knowledgeable and friendly. Although their advice is usually very good, it is only an opinion the decision is always yours Gauge your caddie’s ability to read the greens perhaps accept the early reads and see if they are accurate. f the reads are consistently off, laugh about it and make a mental note to rely more on your own udgment for the rest of the round. DON’T TRY TO DO YOUR CADDIE’S JOB addies are trained to maintain and follow the course policy about raking the bunker and replacing the rake as well as repairing divots or plug marks. Golfers may have different ideas about how to manage these requirements by taking over these tasks you’ll ust cause confusion. imilarly, managing the ag stick in or out is best left to the caddie it’s likely to lead to embarrassment if you try to take over their ob ABOUT THE RULES ule - states the player and his caddie are responsible for knowing the ules . his means that you incur a penalty if your caddie breaks the ules. However, be aware that a caddie’s knowledge of the ules of Golf may be limited. ogether with your marker, you decide where to drop the ball and when to apply penalty strokes. f in doubt, check with your marker, not with the caddie. As long as you authorise the caddie to mark, pick up and replace the ball on the green, this is O . he caddie may offer to mark your card however if you are in competition mode, the score recorded and that you sign for, is your responsibility. addies have been known to be helpful’ by underscoring; be careful. Another possible penalty relates to protection from the elements when a stroke is being played. An umbrella can be held over a player as protection from rain or shine during preparation, but not during the stroke. TIPPING: HOW MUCH? A frequently asked question by ine perienced golfers is, how much should tip he only real answer is p to you A par tip’ is the same amount as the caddie fee, typically around baht. ore is always acceptable however, too much means that you are setting a precedent that other golfers may not appreciate. A cheap harlie’ will not win the respect of either caddies or your playing partners. BOOKING YOUR CADDIE any golfers who regularly play at the same golf course arrange to have the same caddie for each round. hat means requesting the caddie by their caddie number when the round is booked. Others believe that it’s fairer if they don’t favour one caddie, as they want to spread their tip money around. RATING YOUR CADDIE any golf courses have a system for golfers to provide feedback by returning a rating of the caddie after the game. Please take this seriously. f caddies need further training or have some deficiencies, the course management needs to know.

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Health

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WHAT IS A GENERAL HEALTH CHECK? (AND WHY YOU SHOULD GET ONE) L

iving in the 21st century, there are many more things that can weaken our health and make us vulnerable to diseases compared to the times of our parents and grandparents. Besides our eating, sleeping, exercise and work habits, environmental pollutions also affect our health. heir combined impact usually builds up over time and can remain unnoticeable until it becomes a serious threat to our health. hatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why having regular health check-ups is important. he purpose of a general health check-up is to determine the status of your bodily functions and identify any abnormalities before they display symptoms and pose a significant risk. arly detection increases the chance that the prescribed treatment will successfully reduce the severity of the disease and prevent any complications from occurring. his will translate to lower healthrelated expense over the long term as well. General health check-ups can be compared to a life compass, because they let you know what lies ahead health-wise and enable you to make prudent plans for the future. What does a health check-up involve and how often should we get one? he answer depends on many factors including age, overall health condition, family medical history, and individual lifestyle. In general, people should start getting regular checkups from age 18 onwards, and it should be done once a year. hose in higher-risk groups will need to undergo more tests during their check-ups and increase the frequency of their check-ups as well. A general health check-up includes: 1. Complete Blood Count Test (CBC) to detect a wide range of initial disorders based on measurements of white blood cells,

red blood cells and platelets, and assess blood concentration to determine the existence of disorders such as anemia, immune conditions, and leukemia. 2. Fasting Blood Sugar Test (FBS) to determine diabetes risk. 3. Lipid Profile (or lipid panel) to measure total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides to help determine the risk of coronary and cerebrovascular disease (CVD). 4. Uric Acid Test to assess the risk of gout. 5. Kidney Function Tests comprising two parts: Measuring how much creatinine is cleared from the body and assessing Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) level to determine kidney function in removing bodily waste. 6. Liver Function Tests to detect any abnormality of the liver and biliary tract by measuring enzymes to determine hepatitis, liver failure, and jaundice. 7. Urine Analysis to screen for genitourinary tract-related diseases and disorders such as urinary tract in ammation or infection, lithiasis and diabetes.

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FOODS TO HELP YOU FIGHT CORONAVIRUS As the coronavirus continues its spread around the world, we need to protect ourselves by eating right, exercising and getting enough sleep, in addition to following public health advice like social distancing and washing our hands frequently. Strengthening your immune system with particular foods can go a long way to reduce your risk of infection. It is important to eat fruits and vegetables every day because they contain key vitamins involved in the immune system. Vitamin C is one of the biggest immune boosters of all. A lack of vitamin C can make you more prone to getting sick. Foods rich in vitamin C include oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli, kale, and spinach. Vitamin A helps keep tissues in the mouth, respiratory tract and intestines healthy. It is found in egg yolk, leafy green vegetables like broccoli, kale, and spinach, and yellow and orange fruits and vegetables including carrots, cantaloupes, mangoes, and sweet potatoes. Vitamin B6 is vital to supporting biochemical reactions in the immune system. t can be found in great quantities in chicken, cold-water fish such as salmon and tuna, green vegetables, and chickpeas. itamin is a powerful antio idant that helps the body fight off infection. Nuts, seeds, and spinach are all rich sources of this vitamin. our body also needs enough protein to function efficiently. Animal protein also contains zinc, a mineral that human bodies need to make -cells, which play a central role in the immune response. inc can also be found in chickpeas, cashew, spinach, and shellfish. Other foods that are good immune boosters include:

Fermented foods: Naturally preserved by bacteria, these foods are good for the trillions of bacteria that live in your gut, where a lot of cells involved in immunity reside. Fermented foods like yogurt, miso, sauerkraut, and kimchi help good bacteria ourish in the gut, leaving less room for bad bacteria.

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Spices and Herbs: Spices and seasonings like garlic, ginger, cinnamon, and oregano have been shown to contain compounds that offer potential health-boosting benefits including cell-protecting antioxidants.

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JOIN ‘TREE PLANTING FOR THAILAND’ TODAY

o mark the auspicious occasion of HM King Rama X’s Royal Coronation Ceremony, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment launched a tree-planting project with the aim to plant million trees by the end of 2 22. Members the public, government agencies and private sector organisations are encouraged to join the project by planting and taking care of one tree (or more) per person in their own land or land owned by a government agency, state firm, private-sector organisation, educational institution, religious organisation or public land. Seedlings can be obtained from agencies under the Royal Forestry Department, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation or Department of Marine and Coastal Resources. To sign up for the project, go to: http://plant.forest.go.th

HUA HIN TO REBUILD ‘SHARK FIGHTER,’ EXPAND STREET ART FESTIVAL

HUA HIN SCHOOL FOR ELDERLY WELCOMES NEW CLASS

n 4 March, Mr Pirom Ninthaya, Deputy Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan, presided over the opening day for the new class at Hua Hin School for the Elderly. The opening ceremony took place in front of Hua Hin unicipal Office and drew the participation of Hua Hin Mayor Nopporn Wuttikul, his deputies, municipal staff, local government officials and all 2 members of the school’s Class 4. The School for the Elderly is designed to address the needs of local seniors, whose number is growing every year. In the past, the elderly would spend most of their time at home, putting themselves at risk of depression. To better meet the needs of senior citizens in the local community and contribute to government policy on the ageing society, Hua Hin unicipality set up the school to offer a programme on quality of life improvement. Classes are held on Wednesdays for 16 weeks, taught by experienced instructors. Enrolled seniors learn information and skills needed to facilitate everyday life, widen their perspectives and spend their spare time in a productive way.

n 28 February, Hua Hin Deputy Mayor Bussaba Chokesuchat chaired a meeting on the 2nd Street Art Festival, attended by representatives from the Hua Hin – Cha-Am Tourism Business Association (TBA), Tourism Authority of Thailand Prachuap hiri han Office, ourist Police, arine Office Prachuap Khiri Khan Branch, and other relevant agencies and entities. he meeting first discussed a plan to rebuild the ‘Shark Fighter’ statue that once stood on the beach in front of Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine in Hua Hin. The city is to draft a design and send it to be approved by the Marine Department, which has jurisdiction over the site. The second topic of discussion is the creation of art for the 2nd Street Art Festival, to take place in Soi Ruampao in Hua Hin town. The meeting urged that attention be paid to ensure that the subjects of the art be of interest to the public. The TBA representative also recommended that Khao Tao Village be added as a street art site and that artists create works depicting royal endeavors at the seaside King Rama V Pavilion. A budget for art creation is to be prepared for approval by Hua Hin Municipality.

SONGKRAN CELEBRATIONS CANCELLED IN HUA HIN As the number of coronavirus cases continued to rise domestically and worldwide, Hua Hin city has cancelled Songkran – traditional Thai New Year – celebrations, previously scheduled for 13-15 April. The decision came after the Thai government announced measures to reduce mass movement of people in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus. These include postponing Songkran holiday – one of the busiest times for travel in Thailand – until further notice. Milkey Tree, the symbolic tree of Prachuap Khiri Khan province

VOLUNTEERS CLEAN UP LANDSCAPE AROUND PALACE

n 6 March, Hua Hin Municipal Clerk Jeerawat Prammanee led municipal staff and volunteers from the Good eeds from Our Hearts project on a clean-up drive to improve the landscape around Klai Kangwon Palace along Phetchakasem Road in preparation to welcome HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Hua Hin Deputy District Chief Kittichai rithongchuai also led volunteers and staff from various agencies to take part in the landscape improvements, including weed removal, tree pruning and installing road lights.

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Community

CELEBRATING THE RESCUED ELEPHANTS OF HUTSADIN

ational Elephant Day or Chang Thai Day, 13 March, celebrates the revered, though threatened, elephants of Thailand. The date was chosen because the white elephant was designated the national animal of Thailand on 13 March 1963. Visiting the Hutsadin Elephant Foundation on Chang Thai Day provided the perfect opportunity to understand more about how rescued elephants can be treated with dignity and respect, far away from the traumas these elephants have experienced in their former lives. The elephants here have been rescued from the logging and tourist industries, where they were either injured or too old to work. ach year the sights and sounds of the five rescued Hutsadin elephants can be enjoyed while they devour their annual banquet of multiple fruits and sugar cane. National Elephant Day is a big drawing card for both locals and visitors to Hua Hin Visitors to the foundation on Chang Thai Day were able to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;get up close and personalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and sample the affection shown by these animals with trunk kissesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Jaco Kleinloog, together with Jan and Koxy, is helping the foundation create an international volunteer programme. They are hoping that the fees generated will fast-track the purchase of much-needed land while creating greater awareness of the plight of the Asian elephant. It was explained that Hutsadin was founded in 2 by three hai hinese gentleman as a nonprofit foundation after seeing the need to rescue retired and injured elephants. The five elephants at Hutsadin range from to years of age. hey are cared for by hai staff with up to 2 rotating foreign volunteers.

Being a one-day visitor or perhaps a longerterm volunteer offers an understanding of the daily routine and needs of the foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elephants. The foundation being on sacred ground also gives visitors exposure to many other Thai cultural practices. Getting to know the elephants includes walks in the adjoining countryside, bathing and cleaning the animals as well as food preparation and feeding. With the International Volunteer Programme, volunteers will get a better understanding of life in Thailand through an introduction to the Thai language, Muay Thai boxing as well as the preparation and enjoyment of Thai food as a most important ingredient of the Thai lifestyle. One of the differences from other elephant e periencesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is that Hutsadin operates according to Buddhist traditions, with visitors also being able to participate in the ceremonial aspects of this religion. Hutsadin aims to soon expand its facilities, particularly recognising the importance of water and free roaming space. Water pools and mud baths are essential for the elephantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hydration and general hygiene. The free roaming land will contribute to their enjoyment of each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s company. The plan is to purchase more land where a bathing area, a mud bath and grazing area can be provided with a viewing platform for visitors to see the full spectrum of a day in the life of an elephant at Hutsadin. Their dream is to also have an elephant hospital as there are more elephant organisations in this area that can benefit from one. That means an even greater reliance on visitors for the necessary funding. Friends of the foundation are now being asked to help in raising funds, with at least two million baht needed to secure the best available land. ust contact the foundation to find out how you can be involved. Location: Just head up the hill from Hua Hin oi 2 following the signs towards PalaWaterfall. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about seven kilometres to the top of the hill where you will find Hutsadin on the right hand side. For more information: Email: International volunteers: hutsadinvolunteers@gmail.com; local volunteers: hutsadinvolunteers@hotmail.com Website: www.hutsadin.org

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PHA CHOR: THAILAND’S GRAND CANYON Over millions of years, the Mae Ping River in flood laid down a deep bed of sediment that was eventually lifted and formed a high hill. Time’s artists, wind and rain, slowly worked their magic on the sedimentary rock of the hill, creating a cliff known as Pha Chor. EXPLORING THE AREA About one kilometre from Pha Chor is another geological soil formation. Called Kio Suea Ten, it is a tall pillar just as stunning as Pha Chor. Pha Chor is located in Mae Wang National Park, in Amphoe Doi Lor, Chiang Mai. Other natural attractions within the Park include Pong Jor Reservoir and Tad Mok Waterfall. Thai Airways International (www.thaiairways. com) and Thai Smile Airways (www.thaismileair. com have daily direct ights from uvarnabhumi International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport.

Source: Sawasdee Magazine

mphoe Doi Lor, a sleepy town surrounded by pristine nature, is a far cry from bustling Chiang Mai city. But when nature-loving travellers discovered this gem hidden in the deep forest of Mae Wang National Park, sleepy Doi Lor turned lively thanks to the visitors who frequent the town to experience its natural wonders. At the end of the narrow road, visitors follow a track uphill, beside a stream, for about 500 metres, before reaching an unusual formation of mud-coloured cliff with a bright blue sky in the background. Its height varies between 30 and 50 metres and it resembles a gigantic wall partitioning a huge area of forest. he cliff has typical sedimentary characteristics, showing layers of rock and a rough surface that has been naturally weathered over centuries. Whether standing at the bottom of the cliff and looking up, or climbing up to the top and looking down, the scenery is just as awe-inspiring. he magical atmosphere of the unusual cliff in the middle of the dense jungle has prompted the Park officials to create a track for a walk rally to Pha Chor. This gives nature lovers a chance to admire the magnificence of nature and learn about conservation tourism at the same time.

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