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Get ready for the Hua Hin International Jazz Festival, the city’s most captivating event and one that gives it the nickname ‘Jazz City of the Orient’. p. 2
PATTAYA-HUA HIN BRIDGE ONE STEP CLOSER TO REALITY The Thai Bridge, estimated to cost nearly 1 trillion baht, would be the biggest infrastructure project Thailand has ever attempted. How would Hua Hin benefit? p.9
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Wishing you good health, love, peace and joy this holiday season and all through the coming year. With love, Hua Hin Today
Destination: Chiang Mai With direct flights from Hua Hin Airport, visiting the Rose of the North has never been easier or more convenient. p.38
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JAZZ CITY READY FOR BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR! Hua Hin is ready to once again host its most captivating and exciting entertainment event – one that gives it the nickname ‘Jazz City of the Orient’.
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ua in nternational azz estival is the grandest of the city’s events and the most-awaited live entertainment of the year. rganising this year’s edition amidst Coviddisruptions has re uired the utmost efforts and perseverance by all concerned, but all that hard work will be worth it when the proverbial curtain goes up and the stage comes alive with the sounds of azz. Slated to take place - December from pm to midnight on the beachfront of Centara rand each esort illas ua in, the festival is e pected to draw large crowds. amous and talented local azz artists and foreign musicians living locally will be performing different genres of contemporary azz, and admission is free for all comers. The organisers, Ms en a ntasin and Mr atchara unanupong of the ubster Co td, and music director Sekpol o Mr Sa Man Unsamran said that putting together this year’s festival would not have been possible without the help of Mr udtinun hirombhakdi of Singha Corporation and Dr awat alpravidh of pollo il (Thailand). n addition to strong support from sponsors, the event benefits from partnerships with renowned music labels Melodic Corner, Classy ecords and Music Moves. To promote the festival among the widest possible audience, two official press conferences were held in ua in and angkok with the support of Centara rand each esort illas ua in and Centara rand at Central laza adprao, angkok. During an interview with Hua Hin Today, o Mr Sa man said lthough no foreign artists from overseas will be performing with us this year, the charms of ua in nternational azz estival will not diminish in any way. very time this event takes place in the warm atmosphere of the ua in seaside, the magic is always there. This annual international festival has always brought e citement and satisfaction to the audience, o continued. Despite the pandemic, ua in is proud to continue the legacy of being the azz City of the rient’, and believe that
From left: Mr Watchara Kunanupong, Mr Sekpol “Ko Mr Saxman” Unsamran and Ms Benja Intasin.
this year’s event will be no less electrifying than previous ones. s members of the ua in community, we would like to invite all to come and be a part of this much-loved event. esides a guarantee of full en oyment, we can assure you that you will also be contributing to the revival of domestic tourism and ua in’s economy oin us in bringing back the glamour and e citement ua in is long known for. See you at the festival
e are confident that by supporting the ua in nternational azz estival, we also help promote and introduce azz music to young people and develop their talent, said Dr awat alpravidh, the senior marketing manager of pollo il, which has been manufacturing and distributing lubricants in Thailand for years under the name demitsu. ua in is one of the best resort towns in Thailand and has been organising the nternational azz estival for almost years. e are glad that we’ve always been a staunch supporter of this sensational event. t is our hope that this international festival will be with ua in for a long time, and that ua in will remain a azz City of the orld’, Dr awat added.
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s we slowly approach the last few days of the year, would like to reflect on the efforts and achievements of Hua Hin Today’s energetic team. nd on behalf of the team, thank you for subscribing and following us for the past months. also want to thank everyone who shared their views and opinions with us. t’s really not been easy to stay on top and survive through the worldwide crisis. ut most of all, our endless gratitude goes to our sponsors and associates, who have continued to put their trust in us and supported Hua Hin Today. They are the reason we’re still here and able to continue our social responsibility by keeping the public well informed and connected with the rest of the world. Hua Hin Today as a collective endeavour strives to be an inclusive platform for all voices – and firmly believe we have fulfilled this promise. am proud that we have given space to perspectives that often go unseen and remained conscious of representation. e correspond with our readers to ensure that accessibility needs are met, including through our acebook, Twitter and website improvements. n order to keep up with the digital
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5 DECEMBER: NATIONAL DAY AND FATHER’S DAY T
hais celebrate National Day on 5 December, the birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX, whose 70-year reign (1946-2016) was marked by great change and an unprecedented period of prosperity in Thailand. His Late Majesty initiated more than 3,000 development projects credited with uplifting the standard of living of people around the country, and conceived and developed the Sufficiency conomy philosophy, whose
principles of moderation, reasonableness and self-immunity can be applied to any level of society. or these achievements and many more, the King was loved and revered as a father figure, and his birthday anniversary is officially ather’s Day in the kingdom. 5 December is also designated World Soil Day by the United Nations in acknowledgement of is ate Ma esty’s lifelong work on sustainable soil management.
LOANS FOR CRAFT WORKERS T
he Ministry of Labour recently approved the allocation of 7 million baht to fund loans for at-home craft workers. The loan application period is October 2020 to September 2021. The loans are to be used for acquiring tools and materials needed for carrying out an income-generating craft. Two types of loans are available: - Individual loans of up to 50,000 baht payable in 2 years at 3 percent per annum. - Individual loans of up to 300,000 baht payable in 5 years at 3 percent per annum, with up to four repayment pauses allowed during the life of the loan. The loan scheme is designed to help skilled craft workers earn a living in the current economic climate and during unemployment periods. To qualify for a loan, you need to be registered with the Department of Employment as a producer of household accessories or handicraft products such as embroideries, picture frames, basketry, etc. Interested individuals can apply in person at the Department of Employment or a rovincial mployment ffice. or more information, call the Ministry of abour Hotline 1506 (press 2 after recorded message).
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MEETING SPOTLIGHTS PROVINCE’S PROBLEMS L
ast month, Mr Chalermchai Sri-on, Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, chaired a meeting on problems facing Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. Also present during the discussions were Governor Panlop Singhaseni and representatives from relevant government agencies, the private sector and the local chapters of chambers of commerce and the ederation of Thai ndustries. The governor brought the meeting up to date on the main issues facing the province: 1. Waste pollution: All 21 local government agencies have chosen the Central Waste Management Centre in Pranburi Sub-district to serve as the province’s main waste disposal facility. Currently, an average of 280 tons of waste needs to be disposed of on a daily basis. . nforcement of the reform of local fishery sectors The promulgation of the 2015 and 2017 royal decrees for the fishing industries has seriously hurt local fishing operators,
FACTORY INSPECTED TO KEEP COVID AT BAY L
ocal authorities recently inspected a factory that employs foreign migrant workers to ensure that appropriate health measures were in place to prevent Covid-19 spread. On 9 November, a team led by Hua Hin Deputy District Chief for Security Mr Montri Manichphong and Mr Janwit aisak of the District ublic ealth ffice visited uality ineapple roducts’ canning factory to conduct a health screening of the workers, more than half of whom were migrants from Myanmar. Records show that the factory employs a total of 535 workers, 236 of whom are Thais and 299 are Myanmar nationals. None of the workers were
symptomatic or showed any signs of Covid-19 infection. The team also inspected workers’ accommodation and the factory’s surroundings to make sure that no illegal immigrants were at the site. The factory has its own anti-Covid measures that employees are required to observe and also provides several hand sanitising stations around the working area. The ublic ealth ffice emphasised that the factory is required to maintain strict health and hygiene measures and to immediately report to authorities if an employee shows any of the symptoms of Covid-19.
forcing them to spend more on boat maintenance and fishing e uipment as well as pay higher wages. perators have urged the government to promptly resolve the matter. 3.Labour impact from the Covid-19 pandemic: Local operators employ a considerable number of foreign migrant workers but labour shortages remain a problem in the fishing, farming (palm and rubber) and industrial sectors. Productions had been halted due to pandemic-induced border closures and were expected to resume in November. If the affected industries are unable to bring foreign workers back in by the end of the year, the province will suffer labour shortages to the tune of hundreds of workers. The Agriculture Minister said the government would address the labour problems as soon as possible. However, a firm timeline was not offered, given uncertainties surrounding the availability of effective Covid-19 vaccines. Given the persistence of the pandemic in many parts of the world, the government has urged the public not to let their guard down and instructed local government agencies everywhere, including in Prachuap Khiri Khan, to maintain strict public health measures. The Prime Minister has also stressed that any new surge of infections would complicate the country’s economic recovery and further endanger people’s livelihoods.
SWINGING SUNDAY JAZZ V
ery good jazz is being played in the garden of the Music Plus Academy of Silpakorn University on Petchkasem Road, near Soi 108. Music students and their teachers are playing swinging jazz every Sunday from 3.30-6.30 pm all through the holiday season. nd it’s all for free. On 22 November, the small garden at the side of the academy studios became a cosy and relaxing place to listen to good music over drinks and snacks. Teachers and students took turns joining the band, casually being called in to sing and jam with the band on drums, The driving professional saxophone and trumpet breezily showcased the jazz classics, all at an encouragingly high standard of performance. The small audience clearly connected well with the friendly and impromptu performance. One could also see that the students and teachers enjoyed their chance to show off their ample musical skills. Catch their show if you can.
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TWO-YEAR EXTENSION FOR MIGRANT WORKERS
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he travel disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic have far-reaching implications for many sectors of the economy which employ large numbers of migrant workers. According to Labour Minister Suchart Chomklin, the working visa/work permit of more than 130,000 workers from Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar will expire between November 2020 and December 2021. To smooth the way for affected workers and employers, the Labour Ministry has obtained cabinet approval to allow workers who were recruited under the above-mentioned labour agreements to stay in Thailand for up to two more years without having to return to their home country, which they normally would have to do once their working visa/work permit expires. According to the Department of Employment director-general Mr Suchart Pornchaiwisetkul, workers who want to apply for an e tension need to fulfill the following
1. Obtain a medical certificate from a hospital or clinic confirming that they are free of contagious diseases. 2. Apply for a work permit (maximum two years) from a Department of mployment office. 3.Apply for a visa (maximum one year, renewable) from an mmigration ffice to cover the remainder of their employment period (application fee: 1,900 baht). . egister as a foreign worker at the local District ffice (if in angkok) or a provincial branch office of the Department of rovincial dministration’s regional registration centre. Inquiries can be made in person at any Provincial Employment Office or Employment Area Office in Bangkok, via the Line application: @service_workpermit, or by calling the Ministry of Labour Hotline 1506 (press 2 after the recorded message).
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A BRIDGE (NOT) TOO FAR T
he government has received the preliminary green light for a bridge mega-project to connect Pattaya and Hua Hin. Expected to cost more than 900 billion baht and take 10-15 years to build, the ‘Thai ridge’ would be the country’s most e pensive infrastructure pro ect. n case you are wondering how this mother of all mega-pro ects would benefit the public in general and the ua in area in particular, here’s what we know so far
The project is part of a larger plan to connect ports in the south with Laem Chabang Port in Chonburi. The bridge would span the Gulf of Thailand for a distance of 80-100 km – most likely from Sattahip, near attaya, to ua in – significantly shortening travel distances between the two areas from almost 400 km via normal routes and reducing travel time by two to three hours. The Centre for Economic Situation Administration has given the project the preliminary green light, with a pre-feasibility study by the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) policy committee scheduled for next year. “We have to admit that 900 billion baht is a large amount of money for an investment, but it is reasonable when considering its final results, said Dr ailin Chuchottaworn, chairman of the Committee for the Mobilisation of Economic Management Measures. “It is also cheaper than some other mega-projects that are currently being sped up, and we plan to hire locals and buy local materials for the construction so as to reduce the cost. astern provinces benefit directly from C mega-pro ects, including a high-speed rail that will link Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports; the ongoing renovation and expansion of U-Tapao International Airport to enable it to accommodate up to 60 million visitors a year; a cruise ship terminal; and a city monorail system. The Thai Bridge, if implemented as planned, could extend EEC prosperity to Hua Hin and Cha-Am. The bridge would likely increase tourism in ua in significantly, Dr ailin said, adding that currently attaya draws in times more tourists than Hua Hin. “According to surveys, many tourists want to visit both cities, but attaya is their first choice partly because Chonburi has more attractions and more convenient transportation options, he said.
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ROTARY EDUCATION CENTRE FOR TECHNOLOGY INAUGURATED
The team behind the Hua Hin Smile campaign.
ROTARY CLUB TO HOST VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMME T
he Rotary Club of Hua Hin recently held a meeting to organise a vocational training programme for the community. Club president Ms Nicharee Subma along with other organising committee members discussed plans and creative activities for the programme, which will focus on the art of porcelain dyeing. The training programme will comprise two courses, the first from December and the second from 21-25 December. They will be conducted free of charge and only 40 participants will be accepted to each course. fficers and staff of the rachuap rovincial Skill Development Centre will be leading the training and the venue is the th floor of ua Hin municipal building.
Mayor Nopporn Wuttikul strongly supports the programme, considering it an expansion of vocational opportunities for the community. He has complimented the Rotary Club of ua in for making significant contributions to the district through the years. Ms Nicharee was elected club president four months ago. Recently, she organised a tree-planting event involving the youth of the Rotaract Club of Rajamangala University of Technology to mark World Polio Day. The Rotary Club of Hua Hin also donated 17,500 baht to the Rotaract Club at Rajamangala to support youth participation in serving their community.
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n 21 November, Mr Brian Anderson, president of the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin (RCRHH) together with club e ecutives, school director, local officials and honoured guests joined the inauguration of the Rotary Education Centre for Technology at Hua Hin Kindergarten School (Ban Nong Khon). The new three-floor building has classrooms, additional hygienic toilets and new facilities such as chairs, tables, books and computers. RCRHH has been supporting and providing essential needs for schools and this building has been one of the club’s most ambitious achievements. As part of the MOU between the two institutions, the school will allocate one classroom to RCRHH to be used for enhanced tutoring of fundamental subjects such as arithmetic, chemistry, technology and physics. If you want to lend a hand or take part in the club’s missions, please contact otary Club of oyal Hua Hin: www.rotaryroyalhuahin.org
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YOUR COUNTRY’S NATIONAL DAY
4th DECEMBER: COOKIE DAY
14th DECEMBER: MONKEY DAY
We know more than a few people for whom every day is Cookie Day. If, like these friends of ours, you have an undying love for this snack food, you might want to mark 4 December on your calendar. They call it National Cookie Day in America, but as cookies are universal, it’s only fair that you and I join in the celebration, too. Whip up a batch of cookies, or go out and buy some, and share them with those around you. Trust us, you will be spreading joy!
Monkey Day is a day that celebrates monkeys as well as other non-human primates such as apes and lemurs. Internationally, this holiday is used to raise awareness about these animals and their role in nature. To mark the day, you can visit the resident monkeys of Khao Takiab and Hin Lek Fai area and give them some food. Bananas are their favourite, but they love other fruits as well. Alternatively, consider donating your time or money to conservation efforts that focus on protecting monkeys and their homes.
2nd DECEMBER: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Celebrated on 2 December of every year, the Spirit of the Union Day marks the unification into one nation of the seven Emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm Al Quwain. Citizens celebrate the day with fireworks, car rallies and dance shows and by dressing up and decorating their homes, workplaces and streets in the national flag colours of red, green and white.
5th DECEMBER: THAILAND 13th DECEMBER: NATIONAL COCOA DAY December is the perfect time for this unofficial holiday, because if there’s anything better than a warm cup of cocoa on a cold December day, we don’t know what it is! An ingredient that’s been used for thousands of years, cocoa continues to be very popular around the world today. And while we won’t be skiing, snowboarding or sledding here in Hua Hin, a mug of cocoa can cure anything from rainy day blues to a broken heart. So let’s indulge a bit.
18th DECEMBER: UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER DAY An American invention, Ugly Christmas Sweater Day falls on the third Friday of December and gives its participants the opportunity to put on their favorite ugly sweater. The first rule of this holiday is that you have to wear your ugly Xmas sweater no matter what you’re doing. Beyond that, participants can celebrate this day in a number of other ways, including having an ugly Christmas sweater party, giving ugly sweaters as gifts, or using the hashtag #UglyChristmasSweaterDay on social media.
Thailand celebrates National Day, and also Father’s Day, on the birthday anniversary of the late beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej, father of the current King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Many decorate their homes with the national flag and the yellow flag of the monarchy. Songs composed by the late King are customarily played on radio and in public places in remembrance of the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.
6th DECEMBER: FINLAND Independence Day, 6 December, commemorates Finland’s declaration of independence from Russia in 1917. The Finnish people celebrate the day with patriotic speeches, music, tributes at war memorials and by decorating their homes in white and blue – the colours of the national flag – and buying blue-and-white pastries.
30th DECEMBER: BACON DAY 12th DECEMBER: GINGERBREAD HOUSE DAY This unofficial holiday pays tribute to the tradition of making houses and architectural models out of gingerbread cookies, a tradition that can be traced back to the 1600s. In Europe, gingerbread was originally used in religious ceremonies and thus was usually moulded into images of saints. Bakers started making gingerbread houses after the Brothers Grimm’s Hansel and Gretel, a tale featuring an evil witch who lived in a house made of gingerbread, became popular.
The purpose of this unofficial holiday is to celebrate that tasty morsel of cured pork belly commonly known as bacon. However, it shouldn’t be confused with International Bacon Day, a holiday that falls on the Saturday before Labour Day (the first Monday in September). The best way to celebrate Bacon Day is by serving or eating bacon in one of its various forms. Start your day with some eggs and bacon. Have a BLT sandwich for lunch. Enjoy spaghetti with pancetta for dinner. Try some duck or beef bacon for a late-night snack. We’re sure you have ideas of your own!
15th DECEMBER: THE NETHERLANDS Kingdom Day, 15 December, marks the day in 1954 that Queen Juliana (grandmother of the current monarch, Willem-Alexander) signed the Charter for the Kingdom. At that time, the Kingdom of the Netherlands was made up of the Netherlands, Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles. Today, the kingdom consists of the Netherlands and the Caribbean islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten.
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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT ELECTROLYTE DRINKS Sports drinks are a big business, but they serve a different need than electrolyte solutions for diarrhoea treatment. So it’s important to know one type from electrolyte drinks from the other.
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n normal circumstances, drinking 8 glasses of water a day will be enough to get you through your daily routine. However, some activities or physical conditions can lead to more uid loss than others excessi e and or prolonged exercise, se ere omiting or diarrhoea, or example I n these cases, your normal water intake won’t be enough because your body loses electrolytes in addition to water. n excessi e loss o body uids could lead to se ere dehydration, a potentially life-threatening condition. I f you engage in an activity that causes more dehydration than usual, you may experience atigue, dry mouth, reduced urination and even irregular heartbeats ( heart arrhythmias) . n such a case, drin ing an electrolyte drin ill be beneficial Electrolyte drinks in the market come in two types: Type 1. O ral rehydration solution ( O R S ) for diarrhoea sufferers 2.O ral rehydration therapy ( O R T) for post-workout recovery
Electrolyte Contents Mainly sodium and potassium Mainly glucose
Recommended Use or replacing uid loss rom vomiting or diarrhoea For replacing water loss through exercise
I t is not recommended to substitute one type of electrolyte drink for the other. Given that diarrhoea and vomiting both cause severe and acute losses o uid and electrolytes, the body needs to be replenished immediately A workout, on the other hand, mainly causes a loss of water and sugar and a minimal loss of electrolytes. Taking O R T while having diarrhoea is not advised because its high sugar content would draw more water into the digestive tract, causing intestinal constriction and worsening the diarrhoea. Please note these important points: • People with a heart condition and/or kidney disease should consult their doctor before trying any electrolyte drink, as it may contain ingredients that could complicate their condition. e er mix an electrolyte drin ith anything but ater not syrup, so t drin , mil , or e en ruit uice because doing so could a ect the proportion of electrolytes in the drink. • People suffering from severe diarrhoea should avoid electrolyte drinks because drinking them could lead to severe dehydration. “For happier living, be mindful of what you eat.”
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KEEP FROZEN SHOULDER AWAY Don’t ignore stiffness and pain in your shoulder, or it may lead to something serious.
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n my clinical experience as an acupuncturist, one o the most common problems e been dealing with is shoulder issues. houlder problems can a ect anyone o fice or ers hunched o er a computer, construction workers, homeowners who paint a bedroom wall, or weekend athletes. W hen the shoulder becomes stiff or painful, acupuncture is normally used to treat it with a very successful rate. Unfortunately, many people wait too long before going to get treatment, assuming it will just get better on its own, and end up seeing the symptoms develop into a serious condition like a froze n shoulder, which is hard to make go away. This problem can drastically impact your daily activities and your ability to do even simple things like getting dressed or showering.
Why is frozen shoulder commonly seen in middle-aged people? As we age, most people have some intenal shoulder structural changes. O ften, tendinitis can manifest itself as a tendon degenerates with age and misuse. I f simple chronic shoulder issues aren’t properly treated early, greater damage can occur. A froze n shoulder is more prevalent in women than men, especially menopausal women who lose oestrogen s in ammation diminishing benefits t is also most often found in those who suffer from additional illnesses such as diabetes, thyroid diseases, and have cardiovascular problems. Can acupuncture help with a frozen shoulder? hen a shoulder issue becomes a complex problem, I like to use combination modality of reatment. Acupuncture can reduce pain and in ammation upping or manual massage therapy as a complement to break up micro-adhesions within the muscle fibres and ascia impro es the shoulder range. I t’s always recommended to include gentle shoulder stretches range o motion exercises in the treatment plan. Many common shoulder dysfunctions, such as arthritis, tendinitis, or bursitis, can be successfully treated. However, if these problems aren’t properly treated, further episodes can lead to larger tears and greater damage. That’s why early intervention and preventative maintenance are the keys to complete shoulder health.
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Exceptional Christmas & New Year celebrations at select hotels! 24 DEC: A STAR-LIT CHRISTMAS EVE Kick off the festive season beach-style with a mouth-watering seafood BBQ, freshly shucked oysters and the best butcher cuts grilled to perfection. See more information on page 8
31 DEC: NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER Travel through wonder to see in the New Year with dinner, live entertainment and fantastic discoveries. See more information on page 8
24 & 25 DEC: CHRISTMAS FEAST Enjoy the club’s holiday signature dishes with loved ones. The Christmas set menu features a selection of delights for THB1,990 net per couple. See more information on page 19
31 DEC: NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH Start your journey into the New Year at Baba Beach Club Hua Hin. Enjoy a feast featuring fresh seafood, Thai favourites, BBQ & roasts and much more for THB 4,999 net per person. See more information on page 19
24 DEC: A GRAND CHRISTMAS EVE Enjoy the 5-course Christmas Eve set dinner at Railway Restaurant for only THB1,499++ per person. Or go for the a la carte menu at COAST Beach Club & Bistro, with live music from 6 pm-10 pm. See more information on page 7
25 DEC: CHRISTMAS FEAST Celebrate Christmas Day with the Festive Brunch at COAST Beach Club & Bistro from 11 am-3 pm for THB1,450++ per person. See more information on page 7
31 DEC: NEW YEAR’S EVE Enjoy a Surf & Turf Buffet with live band and DJ at COAST Beach Club & Bistro from 7 pm onwards for THB1,750 per person. See more information on page 7 24 DEC: CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Come to Plamong restaurant for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony with great music and bespoke cocktails from 5 pm-6 pm. Enjoy the complimentary drink and stay for the Christmas Eve buffet! For more information, please call 032-809-999
31 DEC: NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER Enjoy good times and terrific food at Plamong restaurant. The buffet features seafood raw bar, premium meats and seafood at the grilled/BBQ station, live carving station and much more. See more informayion on page 17
1 JAN: NEW YEAR’S DAY FEAST Bring family and friends to celebrate the first day of 2021 with a lavish New Year’s Day dinner buffet featuring international cuisine and freshly caught seafood at Plamong restaurant. For more information, please call 032-809-999 25 DEC: CHRISTMAS DAY LUNCH Bring your family and friends to Azure Restaurant for a special 3-course Christmas Day set lunch. Available from 12 noon-3 pm for THB1,100++ per person. For more information, please call 032-616-999
31 DEC: RING IN 2021 UNDER THE STARS Enjoy a truly electrifying New Year’s Eve, InterContinental-style, with a buffet on the lawn featuring Thai and Western dishes, including traditional holiday favourites. See more information on page 21
25 DEC: CHRISTMAS A LA CARTE Azure Restaurant serves up unlimited a la carte menu selections in a relaxing seaside setting with DJ and saxophone music from 6.30-10.00 pm. THB1,399++ per person with welcome drink.Add THB1,299++ per person for free-flow cocktail, wine, beer and Chandon. For more information, please call 032-616-999 25 DEC: CHRISTMAS BUFFET DINNER Enjoy a sumptuous Christmas buffet dinner with family and friends for THB899 net per person and get a 10% discount on beverages. See more information on page 20
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Exceptional Christmas & New Year celebrations at select hotels! 24 DEC: MEMORABLE CHRISTMAS EVE Enjoy an a la carte buffet dinner featuring a variety of Christmas delicacies for THB999++ including 1 glass of house wine. See more information on page 3
31 DEC: FANTASTIC NEW YEAR’S EVE Bring your loved ones to enjoy a fantastic evening featuring a special international buffet for THB2,500 net per adult and THB1,250 net per child. See more information on page 3
24 DEC: CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER Begin the evening with a glass of Pol Roger champagne served at 6 pm and continue the fantastic experience with a 5-course dinner. THB3,000++ per person. See more information on page 11
31 DEC: CELESTIAL NIGHT CELEBRATION Say goodbye to 2020 and ring in 2021 with a grand buffet accompanied by a live band and DJ and fireworks at midnight. THB4,600++ per person. See more information on page 11
25 DEC: CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCH Enjoy Christmas brunch with live music at The Deck Restaurant where 10 live stations serve up Christmas turkey and ham, Beef Wellington, French oysters, Chinese BBQ duck and pork, sashimi and more. See more information on page 5
31 DEC: NEW YEAR’S EVE FEAST From 1 pm-1 am, enjoy great food including beachside BBQ with Alaskan King Crab and lobsters, live music, and complimentary entrance to the hotel’s countdown party. THB1,999 net per adult. THB999 net per child. THB1,500 net Free Flow Package (7 pm-11 pm) See more information on page 5
31 DEC: A STARRY COUNTDOWN Enjoy a great night under the stars at Luna La Pran at Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas featuring an extensive international seafood buffet, bubbles, live band, and fireworks at midnight for THB1,999 net per adult, THB999 net per child. See more information on page 5
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et ready for Hua Hin’s long-awaited and most prestigious annual parade of the year. The 18th Hua Hin Vintage Car Parade is slated to be held 18-20 December at the Avani+ Hua Hin Resort on the theme ‘Hua Hin, the City of Promises’. A recent press conference for the event was attended by Mr Khwanchai Prapatspong, president of Thailand Vintage Car Club, Mr Matthew Fryar, director of Avani+ Hua Hin Resort, Cha-am Mayor Nukul Pornsombatsiri and honoured guests. This classic event, which has captured the attention of thousands of car lovers year after year, has the backing of Avani+ Riverside Bangkok Hotel, Avani+ Hua Hin Resort, Hua Hin Municipality, Cha-Am Municipality, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). With more than 50 classic vintage cars expected to take part, the parade will start rolling down the street from Avani+ Riverside Hotel in Bangkok up to Avani+ Hua Hin Resort. The opening ceremony will take place on Friday, 18 December from 8.30 am. Onlookers can witness up-close all the spectacular vintage cars along the route from Bangkok all the way to Hua Hin.
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kål had their November get-together during a ‘Wine Me Up’ evening full of laughs and good times. The event was hosted by Avani+ Hua Hin Resort GM Matthew Fryar and attended by Skål members, executives, and honoured guests. Skål Hua Hin isn’t just a club for foreigners’ get-togethers, nor is it a local organisation promoting local businesses around the city. Skål promotes well-rounded tourism by divulging the dynamic image of Hua Hin and Cha-Am to travellers from around the world. A happy group with happy, successful people, they organise numerous ‘high-calibre’ social events. Watch for them!
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BORROWERS BEWARE!
5 THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN TAKING A LOAN 1) Read the loan agreement • Under Thai law, a loan exceeding 2,000 baht must be recorded in writing and signed by the borrower in order for the loan agreement to be enforceable. • A loan agreement only takes effect upon the borrower’s receipt of the money. 2) How to sign a loan agreement • “Signing” in this context means putting a mark that represents you on the loan agreement. It can be your signature, your printed name, or your thumbprint and the signatures of two witnesses. • In case the sum of money is revised after the signing of the loan agreement, you as the borrower need to sign on the loan agreement to acknowledge the change; the lender, for his part, needs to sign his acknowledgement on the loan repayment receipt. 3) Look at the loan repayment terms If you repay the loan in money, make sure you
get one of the following proofs of repayment: • A signed written receipt stating that the lender has received the repayment, or • The lender’s copy of the loan agreement, signed by the lender to acknowledge receipt of repayment, or • The borrower’s copy of the loan agreement, crossed out and signed by the lender. If you are repaying the loan in goods or other property, keep in mid that: - When you offer goods or other property to the lender in lieu of loan repayment, you agree that you owe the lender the value of the offered goods or property. - When the lender accepts the goods or property you offer in lieu of loan repayment, he agrees to be repaid at the market value of said goods or property. 4) Look at the interest rate • Interest compounding – the charging of interest on unpaid interest – is prohibited by law.
• Non-institutional lenders are not allowed to charge an interest rate exceeding 15 percent per year. • The lender is allowed to charge a compound interest if the borrower has been in arrears for interest payment for more than one year. However, the law re uires that the borrower be notified in writing. 5) Look at the repayment term • fi ed-term loan cannot be paid off early unless: - The borrower is placed in absolute receivership under bankruptcy law - The borrower fails to deliver a collateral as agreed - T h e b o r ro w e r c a u s e s d a m a g e o r depreciation to the collateral - The lender makes no objections to the early repayment • f the loan term is not fi ed, the loan can be called in on demand.
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CADDIES TRAINING CAMP AT MAJESTIC CREEK Majestic Creek Golf Club and Resort Executive Director Manutarn Phiphitchai and Thai Golf Development Club President Wichit Bunthuwong organised a training camp for caddies on 9-10 November at Majestic Creek Golf Club.
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he training was designed to further caddies’ knowledge of new golf rules and enable them to offer appropriate and helpful advice to foreign, Thai and competition golfers. The two-day training drew 140 caddies, including 10 from western golf courses. Conducted by golf experts Sitthiporn Rojanasiri, Wichit Bunthuwong and Supatra Samrit from 8 am to 3 pm on both days, the training was divided into 3 parts:
PART 1: GOLF RULES
• How many clubs is a player allowed to carry in a round? Can you add more clubs? • ow to fi repair damaged golf clubs • The use of special accessories eg micrometre, compass, slope measure • Playing from within the onsite tee • How unreasonable is slow playback? • How to solve the situation when playing the wrong ball • Ball searching • laying according to field and weather conditions hat are the conditions and restrictions?
PART 2: GOLF RULES RELATED TO CADDIES
• How does the caddie consult, advise or help the player? • How does the caddie show the player’s path without breaking the rules? • What to do if the caddie is standing behind the ball in the playing path • Caddie’s responsibilities eg sweeping the sand in a bunker to maintain the field, removing dirt from the greens, putting mark on the balls, cleaning the balls, etc • What the caddie can do when assigned by the player • Do’s and Don’ts for caddies
PART 3: GENERAL RULES ON PLAYING PROBLEMS
• Restrictions to follow when the ball is on the green • hat are the conse uences if the ball hits the flagstick while the caddy is holding it • hat are the differences between the ball hitting the flagstick and the ball remaining on the lip of the hole? • Can a caddie pick up or place the ball? • The correct way to drop the ball • hat is fle ibility ow does fle ibility work • Penalties and how they are allowed The training was conducted with the help of video clips and pictures so that the caddies could fully understand the new rules. Prior to the start of training, caddies were required to do advance research on common golf rules. Following the training lectures, caddies were given a sheet of questions. In order to pass the exam, they had to obtain at least 20 correct answers for the 30 questions given. For more information or to join a caddies’ golf rules training, contact Line ID: wichitttt
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TENNIS: MEDVEDEV BEATS NADAL, DJOKOVIC LOSES TO THIEM IN ATP FINALS Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic were both out of the ATP Finals as Daniil Medvedev and Dominic Thiem set up a title decider. World number two Nadal served for the match at 5-4 in the second set but Russia’s Medvedev hit back brilliantly to win 3-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 in London. Medvedev was the more aggressive player throughout the match and was calm and in control during the decisive tie-breaks, as unwanted errors kept raining on Nadal. Meanwhile, Dominic Thiem beat world number one Djokovic 7-5, 6-7 (10-12), 7-6 (7-5). The ustrian was confident with his powerful slams and rebounded from a 4-0 deficit in the deciding third set tie-break to win the match that lasted almost three hours. As for the 20-time world champion Nadal, the defeat has wrecked his hope of winning the 2020 ATP Finals.
FORMULA ONE: HAMILTON NAMED UK’S MOST INFLUENTIAL BLACK PERSON Lewis Hamilton has been named the most influential black person in the UK after winning Formula One’s World Championship title for a record-equalling seventh time. Hamilton tops the Powerlist 2021, which honours prominent people of African, African-Caribbean and African-American descent in the UK. Powerlist honourees are chosen for their “ability to change lives and alter events, as demonstrated over a protracted period of time and in a positive manner,” according to the judging panel. The latest edition of the list focused on two of the biggest themes of 2020 – the Covid-19 pandemic and racial discrimination. Hamilton was honoured for his vocal support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
CRICKET: SYDNEY, PERTH ADVANCE TO WOMEN’S BIG BASH SEMI-FINALS Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers have joined Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars in the Women’s Big ash semi-finals on the final day of group games. Thunder faced defending champions Brisbane Heat after a six-wicket victory over Hobart Hurricanes. The Perth Scorchers edged into the knockout stage to play Stars despite a three-run loss to Adelaide Strikers. It was at the expense of Sydney Si ers, who finished level on points with Perth but with an inferior net run-rate. Brisbane and Melbourne had already comfortably ualified for the semi-finals prior to the last round of fi tures. Six England players could feature in the semi-finals with all-rounder at Sciver and fast bowler Katherine Brunt for the Stars, spinner Sarah Glenn and wicketkeeper Amy Jones for the Scorchers and all-rounder Heather Knight and opening bat Tammy Beaumont for Thunder.
ATHLETICS: TWO-YEAR BAN FOR FORMER WORLD CHAMPION Kenya’s former 1500 metres world champion Elijah Manangoi has been suspended for two years after missing three tests under whereabouts rules. The Athletics Integrity Unit says that Manangoi’s ban was backdated to 22 December 2019. The 27-year-old was a silver medalist at the 2015 Beijing World Championships before winning the gold in London two years later. He pulled out of the 2019 World Championships in Doha a few days before it started. Under anti-doping regulations, athletes have to inform testing authorities of their whereabouts for a one-hour window of every day. Three failures in 12 months – not being present at the specified time, or filing inaccurate or incomplete information, counts as one failure – automatically lead to a ban.
CYCLING: MANNING LEAVES BRITISH CYCLING RUGBY: NEW CASTLE MARK PREMIERSHIP RETURN WITH WIN Newcastle marked their Premiership return with an impressive win at Bath. The home team led when Cameron edpath’s stunning offload put in oe Cokanasiga to score, but Gary Graham’s two tries gave Falcons a 12-7 half-time buffer. Josh Matavesi levelled for Bath after a free-flowing move but en Stevenson slid over in the corner to put the visitors seven points clear. Bath had Charlie Ewels sin-binned for a high tackle and could not build enough pressure to avoid a poor defeat. Although Dean Richards’ Newcastle had not played a competitive fi ture since March, when the Championship campaign was ended early due to Covid19, they were still battle-hardened enough to get the better of a Bath side that finished fourth in - .
Paul Manning has resigned as women’s endurance coach at British Cycling. The 46-year-old, who won men’s team pursuit gold at the 2008 Olympics, has been part of the coaching set-up for more than a decade. The women’s cycling team has won every medal in the Olympics during Manning’s tenure as coach and won European team pursuit gold in Bulgaria in early November. The Great Britain team also claimed the gold win in a world record time at the 2012 Olympics in London and successfully defended their title four years later in Rio. “I feel I am leaving the squad well prepared for the final push to Tokyo in 2021,” Manning added. ritish Cycling fired senior coach Kevin Stewart earlier in November for gross misconduct and a ‘long-term pattern of inappropriate relationships’ with cyclists. Manning’s resignation is unrelated to the incident.
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NEW GOLFERS’ MOST COMMON MISTAKES Golf isn’t the easiest game to learn for first-timers. It’s confusing and intimidating, and if you’re teaching a newcomer to play golf, it can often be tricky to know where to start.
1. LEAD HAND GRIP
The new golfers almost always have their left hand in the wrong position when they grip the club. great golf tip for beginners is to use a classically neutral left-hand grip, which serves as a great starting point. To do that, grab the club making sure you see the first two knuckles on your left hand, like this
2. TRAIL HAND GRIP
Most new golfers almost always grip the club incorrectly with both hands. f you’re not gripping the club correctly, it’s really hard to make consistent contact and get the ball flying straight. Start gripping the club correctly, and that’s half (well, actually, two-thirds) of the battle won. That’s when you got a good starter left-hand grip already, and then see the first two knuckles on your left hand. nce your left hand’s in a good spot, here’s another golf tip for beginners lace the pad of your trail hand over your left-hand thumb so it’s covered up. ou can either use a -finger baseball grip, interlock your left inde finger with your right pinky, or use an overlap grip.
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nd finally, the third mistake that’s most common in new golfers, along with the grip, is an incorrect posture. ew golfers tend to stand too upright or too bent over, which contributes to lots of chunks and whiffs. ou can’t hit good shots if your spine isn’t set up in a way that can make contact with the ball consistently. ecause after all, your arms are swinging around your body, so your body had better be in a good position.
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WIN OVER MAN CITY SENDS SPURS TO THE TOP
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ottenham otspur went top of the remier eague after producing a display of irrefutable efficiency and tactical discipline to beat Manchester City. n the usual battle of wits between ose Mourinho and his old adversary ep uardiola, the Spurs manager came out on top as his team’s season gathered further momentum. Son eung-min put Spurs in front after five minutes, finishing coolly from Tanguy dombele’s pass before Manchester City had a first-half goal ruled out by for a handball by abriel esus after ymeric aporte’s finish. Man City continued to en oy greater possession but Spurs, as one could e pect from a Mourinho side, were fiercely drilled and resilient, taking their chance when it came to double their advantage and finish the game. t came in the th minute after a dream substitution from Mourinho, iovani lo Celso beating derson with a low finish from another ane pass seconds after coming on for Tanguy dombele – the only cloud for Spurs coming with a late in ury to Toby lderweireld after an outstanding performance.
MADRID MISS CHANCE TO NARROW GAP ON SOCIEDAD eal Madrid missed the chance to move within a point of a iga leaders eal Sociedad as they were held to a draw by illarreal. Mariano’s header after ust two minutes gave eal Madrid the ideal start. owever, the visitors struggled to put the game out of reach and visibly tired as the game wore on. illarreal got stronger and were awarded a penalty when Samuel Chukwueze was brought down and erard Moreno slotted in the spot-kick. Moreno had a good chance to secure all three points for illarreal and send Unai mery’s side top of the table, but he hesitated when well-placed to shoot and aphael arane got the block in. n the end it was a good point for eal Madrid, who were missing a number of first-team players through in ury, and they stayed fourth in the table.
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JUVENTUS UNBEATEN AFTER WIN OVER CAGLIARI uventus star striker onaldo scored twice in four minutes, helping the Serie champions beat Cagliari to move to second in the table. onaldo saw the window and scored two goals in the th and nd minutes to raise uve from eighth place, putting them a point behind leaders Milan. The ortuguese draws level with Milan’s latan brahimovic on eight goals at the top of the Serie scorers list. uventus have played a game more than all of the rest of the top five, so their occupation of second may only be temporary. ith four wins and four draws, they remain unbeaten in the league this season, alongside Milan and third-placer Sassuolo. That includes a - over apoli, a result that was awarded when apoli failed to fulfill a match in ctober.
NEW PREMIER LEAGUE RULES FAIL TO ERASE CONTROVERSIES
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he nglish remier eague’s new rules and new technology were supposed to reduce the number of controversial incidents during a match, but players and managers appeared to be ust as frustrated with the referee’s ine plicable calls after a number of incidents in ovember. Manchester City had a goal ruled out for handball in their defeat at Tottenham, ston illa saw a late penalty decision overturned via in their loss to righton, while similar incidents cost est rom at both ends of the pitch as they were beaten - at Manchester United. t led to a frustrated Manchester City midfielder evin de ruyne uestioning whether there have been too many rule changes in football in recent years, leaving everyone unsure of where they stand. ’ve been playing professional football for years, and for nine years there were no rule changes. The past three years there have been a lot. don’t know why, he told Sky Sports.
BAYERN MUNICH REMAIN TOP ORLANDO CITY WIN OF BUNDESLIGA BIZARRE PENALTY ayern Munich stayed top of the undesliga table despite being held to a - draw at home to erder remen. Ma i ggestein gave erder the lead shortly before half-time with a smart first-time finish into the corner from inside the area. rance winger ingsley Coman levelled after the break with a far-post header from eon oretzka’s searching cross. superb double save from Manuel euer denied erder an opener midway through the first half, with the ermany international denying osh Sargent and udwig ugustinsson in uick succession. Sargent was then involved in the opening goal in first-half stoppage time, with his smart turn and cross from the right converted by ggestein. ayern was much in control in the second half as they pushed for an e ualiser, with Douglas Costa hitting the underside of the crossbar with a deflected long-range effort within seconds of the restart. ayer everkusen moved up to second and within a point of leaders ayern after a - win at rminia ielefeld.
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espite the global pandemic, the otary Club of oyal ua in ( C ) has decided to hold the th nnual mateur Charity olf Classic at the anyan olf Club on December. Through this event, the C has raised over million baht over the last years – over . million baht last year alone – to fund local community pro ects, including their flagship otary ducation Centre and Technology nhanced earning for nowledge (T ) classroom at ua in indergarten School ( an ong hon) and the Thai oices programme at hetchaburi anyanukul School for children with moderate to severe learning difficulties. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this year’s tournament. The cost for golfers to play in the tournament is , baht, which includes the round of golf, buggy, caddy, golf shirt and cap, breakfast on arrival, snacks and drinks at the th hole, canapes after the game, and an evening meal. or more information regarding the th mateur olf Classic and a full list of the C pro ects, visit http www.rotaryroyalhuahin.org
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he ua in pen got off to a good start on ovember at True rena ua in. Mr Suwat iptapanlop, former Deputy rime Minister of Thailand and the chairman of the event’s advisory board, presided over the opening ceremony, presented by Cal-Comp and CC U ndustrial . . lso present during the opening event were Mr Thanasak Chanyapun, independent director, Cal-Comp lectronics (Thailand), Ms anya Manosangeiam, deputy director, Tourism uthority of Thailand rachuap hiri han ffice, Mr Thirasak Daochaisak, rachuap hiri han rea Sales Manager, True Corporation, and former orld o aradorn Srichaphan. The last several months have seen many sporting tournaments postponed or cancelled due to the Covid- pandemic. ut as the situation in Thailand continues to improve, sporting events are taking place again across the country. rganised by True rena ua in as part of the tourism stimulus campaign ua in Smile’ and with a winning prize of . million baht, the ua in pen is one of the most high-profile post-lockdown events, with more than players taking part including some of the country’s top seeds. side from promoting the sport of tennis, the tournament has the goal to promote ua in’s reputation and strengthen investors’ and tourists’ confidence in the city and country. The first round of the tournament took place ovember, with the ovapitakted siblings, alaphoom and unnin, winning the singles titles, which came with a cash prize of , baht each plus points towards the Master’s Tournament. The second round followed from ovember. The Master’s Tournament, to take place - December, features male and female singles and doubles, youth singles, dual, and senior male and female competitions.
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At Black Mountain Golf Club, a very special and exciting new dining experience has arrived. Hua Hin town’s renowned Prime Steakhouse restaurant has come to Black Mountain, serving probably the best steaks in Thailand. Everything from Wagyu rib eye, fresh fish, pasta, salad, desserts & European specialty dishes are exquisitly prepared by Anders and his master team. A warm Thai welcome to Prime Steakhouse awaits you at Black Mountain.
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NEWS FROM MAJESTIC CREEK
he weekly competition has continued as normal over the past si weeks with some members managing to return from their home countries. e would like to say welcome back to raham orton, ean aul Capbern, ean erruyer and rmand uttenga. number of other members are still trying to return and hopefully they will be with us soon and taking part in our eekly Competitions. nyone wishing to take part in our weekly competition, which is held on Thursday each week, can either register with the ro Shop or email bookings ma esticcreekcc.com. ny non-members or new members please advise the staff in the ro Shop of your playing handicap. e look forward to seeing you on the course. lease register by Tuesday evening to be included. The golf course is in e cellent condition at the moment. Many of our members and guests have been making very good comments recently and we would like to compliment the reen eeper and his staff for their e cellent work at this time, which has not been easy, due to the amount of rain over the past few weeks, during which time two of our competitions were rained off. esults for the past five weeks are as follows
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n 10 November, Mayor Nopporn Wuttikul chaired a meeting to discuss improving the Queen Sirikit Park, commonly known as 19 Rai Park. The Arsom Silp Institute of the Arts presented a landscape improvement model on the concept of “Hua Hin, a Happy City,” focusing on creating a cleaner, greener and healthier environment and providing the public with a complete recreational space with an exercise area, an arts and culture garden, and a health and well-being garden conducive to total relaxation.
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ast month, Hua Hin Municipality’s Monitoring and Evaluation Committee called a meeting chaired by Pol.Maj. Chaichana Chaiparitti, representative and chairman of the board of the Urban Community, during which evaluation results of development projects for the fiscal year were reported. The meeting was also attended by council members, urban representatives and officials from local agencies. Of the 196 projects planned for 2018-2022, 110 projects, or 56 percent of the total number, have been completed, another 26 (13 percent) are in progress, and 60 projects (31 percent) have been cancelled due to fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. Monitoring and evaluation guidelines for various projects are in accordance with the local development plans for Fiscal 2021.
SANITATION ENGINEERING DIVISION EXTENDS HOURS HOTEL MANAGEMENT SEMINAR H O ua Hin Municipality’s Sanitation Engineering Division is responsible for a wide range of services, from solving drainage problems and cleaning up debris to granting permission to operate a sewage transportation business. It is also the agency that collects payment of service fees for wastewater treatment and other sanitation services. To better serve the public, the division has extended its operating hours and is now open through lunch hour on weekdays and from 8.30 am to noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month. To request service, register a complaint or make other enquiry, call the division on 032-513-914 during government working hours (MondayFriday, 8.30 am-4.30 pm).
n 11 November, Mayor Nopporn Wuttikul presided over the opening of a hotel management seminar featuring Dr Thanitcha Chaichatchawanprateep, associate dean for academic affairs and research, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Industry, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin. The two-day event, held at Hua Hin Golf Villa was designed to provide participants with knowledge and understanding of hotel operations enable them to develop skills through hands-on training and build a career in the MICE industry. The seminar also focused on fostering good relationships between hotel management, hotel employees in various departments, educational institutions and the general public.
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DESTINATION: CHIANG MAI Visiting Chiang Mai – always popular this time of year – is easier than ever thanks to AirAsia’s new service from Hua Hin airport.
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s the cooler months approach following a particularly wet rainy season, many are thinking of the ancient northern city of Chiang Mai. Celebrating Christmas and New Year there will definitely be a change from the beaches and sea breeze of Hua Hin. ith ir sia now operating biweekly flights from Hua Hin to Chiang Mai every Friday and Sunday, travelling to the ‘Rose of the North’ has never been more convenient. At the airport for your flight, you will cross paths with travellers disembarking from their flight from Udon Thani – also operated by AirAsia – all wide-eyed and ready to explore Hua Hin’s famous seaside charms. You will also notice that the airline has provided very well for Covid safety. Fellow passengers wear masks and sit well-spaced from each other in compliance with social distancing protocol both on the ground and onboard the aircraft. Everyone follows airline staff’s directions and board and disembark in orderly small groups. The flight is short and pleasant, offering window views of the brilliant blue gulf, the seemingly endless green rice fields of the Central egion, and the northern mountains rising beneath you, including Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest peak. Gliding in very low over the roof of a shopping mall, the aircraft lands at the quiet Chiang Mai Airport a mere 80 minutes after take-off. Chiang Mai is a city of over 1 million people. The airport is located a convenient 20 minutes by taxi or tuk-tuk from the Old Town, which is small, perfectly s uare and surrounded by a wide moat with flowering water lilies and fountains. Doi Suthep Mountain rises, steep and blue, right next to the town. If you are new to Chiang Mai, the friendly and relaxing Old Town, with its maze-like narrow streets, is the best place to stay. You can walk or cycle around at leisure. This is also the best way to explore the neighbourhood’s temples, which are among the best you will find in Thailand. These ornate architectural gems are built in teakwood and beautifully carved with a level of skill that is now very rare. If possible, make sure that you are there on a Sunday, when the whole centre of the Old Town becomes a big walking street from afternoon to night. A cornucopia of delicious street food awaits your sampling as a wide range of local and hilltribe craft products beckon from every corner and musicians – from
Hilltribe children
Umbrella village blind student musicians to traditional musical groups – busk away. It’s worth hopping on a songthaew mini-bus to visit Doi Suthep Temple some 10 kilometres away. Located at the very top of the mountain, the temple offers great panoramic views of the city. On the way back down, call in at Bhubing Palace, the favourite winter hideaway of the late King Rama IX and his family. There you can stroll among the roses, temperate flowers and plants set around a lake and admire the royal chalets, which will make you feel as if you had just landed in Europe. Chiang Mai is home to myriad crafts. A visit to San Kamphaeng’s famous silk and umbrella village, just 10 km from the city centre, and Ban Tawai woodcarving village in Hang Dong District, 18 km from city centre, will show you how local artisans work their craft – and offer lots of souvenir-shopping opportunities as well.
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