ISSUE 242 • SEPTEMBER 2022HUA HIN • CHA-AM • PRANBURI Hua Hin one of five potential locations for a casino in Thailand …p.6 50. Scholars of Sustenance Foundation feeding the needy in Hua Hin…p.8 Engelbert Humperdinck per forms at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort…p.28 Majestic Creek Golf Club & Resort is one of the most unique golf courses in Thailand since there is a 27 -hole gem, lying in the beautiful undulating countryside close to the mountains separating Myanmar from Thailand and only 25 minutes outside the Royal town of Hua Hin. There will be a very warm welcome for you here at the Majestic Creek Golf Club and Resort and we look forward to seeing you soon. MAJESTIC CREEK GOLF CLUB & RESORT 164 Moo 4,Tab Tai, Hua Hin 77110, Thailan Tel: +66 (0) 3251 0672 Mobile: +66 (0) 81 942 3619 Email: bookings@majesticcreekcc.com www.majesticcreekcc.com PM HOPEFUL KORN CHATIKAVANIJ AT THE ROYAL COAST RIVIERA CLUB ON RELAXING THAILAND’S IMMIGRATION RULES AND THE FUTURE IN THE WAKE OF COVID 19 Khao Daeng in Sam Roi Yot: A great day out from Hua Hin…p.34 Korn Chatikavanij, leader of Kla party, has spoken out in support of proposals for Thailand to relax its visa and immigration laws, particularly for expats and long stay visitors. Speaking at the Royal Coast Riviera Club in Hua Hin, Khun Korn said he would be in favour of updating and relaxing some visa laws, as well as abolishing others.
“I think the timing for the proposal of the abolition and relaxation of visa laws in general is a good one,” Khun Korn told Hua Hin Today. Khun Korn said that post COVID-19, Thailand should be doing more to attract long term visitors, particularly as other countries have already started relaxing immigration rules and are introducing new policies aimed at attracting more “Iexpats.think the COVID period also illustrated the potential we have for attracting long term visitors,” Khun Korn said. “But more importantly we have seen many of our internation al ‘competitors’ make similar moves towards relaxation of immigration and visa rules - so there are precedents.” Previously, Khun Korn has spoken out in favour of abolishing the 90 day reporting requirement for foreigners in TheThailand.requirement means that foreigners staying in Thai land on Non-Immigrant Visas or Extensions of Stay are required to report their address to the Immigration Bu reau every 90 days. The requirement is more commonly known as 90 day reporting.....p.2 Korn Chatikavanij speaking at the Royal Coast Riviera Club on Aug 19,2022.
However, Khun Korn said many immigration regulations in Thailand seem to be outdated and that technology could be used to provide better solutions.
The Royal Coast Riviera Club has quickly established itself as a leading voice with the aim of helping to develop the region into a quality tourism and lifestyle destination for the benefit of regional businesses and the broader community (both Thais & Foreigners).
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He spoke in favour of gambling reform and said that while he was not necessarily pro gambling, such reform could be beneficial for the economy and help to tackle the issues regarding illegal gambling and organised crime.
Khun Korn spoke on a wide range of issues related to tourism, business, the economy and sustainability, with seemingly no topic off limits.
In addition he said would also be in favour of elections for provincial governors, as opposed to governors being appointed, as is the case currently.Healso called for educational reform in Thailand, which he said is not happening currently.
“Many of these regulations seem to be out of step with the times, out of step with what technology could do more effectively and less burdensome in its place”.
Khun Korn said that he expects to see changes in relation to Thailand’s immigration rules and regulations.
Khun Korn shared other ideas which he believed would benefit the country economically.
He spoke positively about the Phuket Sandbox and its ‘start up mentality’, and while he admitted it was not a success in terms of the number of tourist arrivals, he said it was a lifeline.
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He called for the ‘greenification’ of Thailand, where sustainable practices can be used to help boost the economy.
He said he would be in favour of ‘earmarking’ tax for specific uses, such as using a windfall tax from oil companies for a program which would see solar power rolled out households across Thailand.
Khun said it was his vision for every Thai child throughout the country to have access to schooling of a good standard.
“I think we are likely to be seeing changes as a result of the improving environment for proposals of this kind”. Khun Korn who is the leader of the newly formed Kla Party and previously served as Thailand’s Finance Minister from 2008 to 2011.Born in London, Khun Korn graduated from St. John’s College, University of Oxford. His background is business and investment banking and previously headed up JP Morgan’s ThailandKhunoperation.Kornwas a guest speaker at the August meeting of the Royal Coast Riviera Club, which was held at the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin on Aug 19, where he was invited to share his plan and vision for “Thailand’s future in the wake of Covid 19”.
Khun Korn spoke of the need for Thailand to upgrade its logistical network - 98 percent of which is currently road based - with more long term sustainable solutions which would also benefit business.
He also said how the Phuket Sandbox was an example of how local ideas can be much more effective than simply trying to implement policy formulated in Bangkok.
He said the Phuket Sandbox came to fruition due to local people and stakeholders from the business and tourism communities working together and making themselves heard.
Korn Chatikavanij (centre) with members of the Royal Coast Riviera Club.
HUA HIN TODAY 3Editorial After either being canceled or scaled back for the best part of two years, it feels like the event schedule for Hua Hin and the surrounding area is almost in full swing. In this issue we highlight more upcoming events taking place from September to the end of the year. For people who enjoy sports - particularly runnersthere are lots of races taking place in the region over the comingLocallymonths.there is a real running scene, with organised events nearly always being fully subscribed. The events help to serve two purposes. Firstly, they help people get active, have fun and give the more serious runners an opportunity to Secondly,compete.theyhelp boost tourism and the local economy. With anywhere between several hundred to a few thousand people taking part, the events bring a large influx of people to the area for a 24-48 hour period. The people taking part stay in nearby hotels and eat in local restaurants.Itislittle wonder that an emphasis has been placed on ‘Sports Tourism’ as a means of attracting people to the region.Among the running events happening locally is the Hua Hin Sunset Run which takes place in Khao Tao on September 9. Runners will take part in either a 4.9km or 9.9kmRegistrationdistances. has already closed but more than six hundred runners are expected to compete. You can read more about the Hua Hin Sunset Run on page 26 of this issue. On September 25 is the Rajabhakti Trail Travel Run, where up to 2,000 runners are set to compete over two distances: 7km and 17.7km. At the time of going to print, registration for the event is still open and anyone interested in taking part can find more information at https://www.facebook.com/RAJABHAKTIRUNNextmonthatwodayrunningeventtakes place in Kaeng Krachan.
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The “Eating Hoi, Fishing Squid @ Cha-am Year 2022″ will be held at Cha Am viewpoint between September 10-17, while the Prachuap Food Festival will take place between 16 – 18 September, from 4pm to 11pm, next to the provincial hall. Both are big events on the regional food calendar and will showcase fresh seafood and many of the other dishes both Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan are famous for. In other news, for people living in Khao Tao, there may be some disruption to the water supply throughout September while work is being carried to replace pipes at the nearby water plant. Dr Thanachai
The Sunlight Run 2022 takes place on October 22 & 23, with runners competing in a sunset run on Oct 22, followed by a sun rise run on October 23. Runners can compete over distances of 5km or 10km. For more information visit www.runlover.net/regis/ sunlightrun2022It’snotonly running events which are returning in the coming months. In this issue we bring you details of the return of the Hua Hin World Cup - the hugely popular amateur football tournament, which should see approximately 200 players from all over Thailand taking part. Away from sport, there are two major food events happening in the region this month.
The newly appointed Director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Phetchaburi, Ms. Erblarp Sripirom has announced the hosting of the annual “Eating Hoi, Fishing Squid @ Cha-am Year 2022″ event.The week-long event will take place at Cha Am viewpoint between September 10-17 and will feature more than 50 vendors, including from famous local restaurants and hotels.
The festival will be held at Chaloem Phrakiat Park Rama 9 Park, next to Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Hall.
The facilities can be used by teachers to broadcast online learning via satellite TV channels, the foundation’s website www.dltv.ac.th, the DLTV mobile application and DLTV 1 Channel to DLTV 12 Channel and DLTV 15 Channel for more convenient viewing.
The King and Queen arrived in Hua Hin by royal plane to Hua Hin Airport at approximately 5:45 p.m where they were met by Major General Kittipong Chayanchon, Commander of the Infantry Center, Mr. Sathien Charoen Rian, Governor of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province together with the heads of government agencies and other civil servants.
There will also be a cooking competition and mini concerts from famous artists.
The new DLTV building is a state of the art distance learning center, which includes an exhibition hall, virtual destination simulation classrooms and various recording and broadcasting rooms.
Therefore, the local authorities, in collaboration with the Phetchaburi Province, Cha-am Municipality and the Phetchaburi Provincial Tourism Business Association organised this year’s Eating Hoi, Fishing Squid @ Cha-am Year 2022″ event.
Visitors will be able to eat delicious seafood and shellfish dishes and there will be a walking street where various items and goods will be onVisitorssale. will also have the opportunity to take part in other activities such as bird watching and squid fishing. For 100 baht, visitors will be able to go out to sea and fish for squid.
Along with the coast from Ban Laem to Cha Am are some of Thailand’s leading areas for shellfish cultivation, while the waters off Cha Am are also known to be an abundant breeding ground for squid.
The King and Queen then proceeded to the new DLTV building, which is located inside Suan Dusit Rajabhat University/Wang Klai Kangwon Vocational College.Well-wishers lined Phetkasem Road from the airport and towards Soi 35 and Wang Klai Kangwon Vocational College.
The lessons can be broadcast to schools across Thailand, while teachers can download lesson plans, worksheets and other materials from the DLTV website.
Meanwhile, in Prachuap Khiri Khan, the Prachuap Food Festival will take place between 16 – 18 September, from 4pm to 11pm.
MAJOR FOOD EVENTS TO TAKE PLACE IN PRACHUAP AND CHA AM IN SEPTEMBER
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen made a special visit to Hua Hin on Saturday (Aug 20) to formally open the new distance learning television station (DLTV) building.
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Visitors will be able to feast on an abundance of seafood, including cuisine served from well known restaurants and hotels.
Two major food events will take place in the region in September.
Commenting on the event, Ms. Eblarp said that Cha Am beach is one of the country’s important tourist cities with diverse natural resources and is popular with both Thais and foreigners.
The DTLV building is able to broadcast 15 channels, 24 hours per day in high definition.
The new building was opened as part of the Distance Learning Foundation under The Royal Patronage.
Previously, committee members have also said that legal casinos could help curb illegal gambling in Thailand.
Mr. Udorn said that a casino would likely form part of a multi purpose entertainment complex, with only 20 or 30 percent of its revenue generated from gaming, with the other revenue coming from non-gaming activities.
John Laroche (Left), Dr. Saensak Siriphanich (Centre), Udorn Olsson (Right)
If parliament agrees to the recommendation, the plans will be put before the cabinet in order to set up another committee responsible for establishing regulation.
The motivation for legalization of casinos in Thailand is to generate revenue from tourist spending, taxes and investment. It would also help to create jobs across the country.
In terms of a potential multi-purpose entertainment complex in Hua Hin, Mr Udorn said that an area of at least 100 rai would be needed to build such a complex, which would also include activities suitable for Meanwhile,families.the investment needed for such a project would be approximately US$300 million.
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Mr.space.Udorn said the project could generate significant revenue for the country, particularly from tourism, without being to the detriment of society or at the expense of the important family values which are a foundation of Thai culture.
During a Q&A session held at Phoenix 51 on Friday (July 29), Dr. Saensak Siriphanich who is heading the government’s committee on the plans to allow casinos in Thailand, said that Hua Hin, along with Bangkok and around the Eastern Economic Corridor, Krabi, Chiang Rai and Bueng Kan have all been identified as potential locations for a Whilecasino.exact sites have not yet been determined, the casino would likely be within 30 to 40km from Hua Hin airport and could also potentially be located across the provincial border in Phetchaburi province.
During the session, which was moderated by Phoenix Group CEO John Laroche, Dr. Saensak gave insight into the work that has been undertaken by the committee as part of the proposals to allow legal casinos in Thailand.Dr.Saensak revealed that the 60 member committee has met approximately 30 times during the last six months, consulted experts and studied casinos in neighbouring countries including in Myanmar, Laos and at Poipet in Cambodia. The committee has also looked at the business models of a total of 49 casinos around the world.
In July, the committee made a formal recommendation that casinos be made legal in Thailand, with the next
Mr. Udorn said that Spectrum, the independent and non-partisan consultancy group that specialises in regulation and policy of legalized gambling worldwide, has also been consulted on the plans to legalise casinos in Thailand.
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The complex would likely include a five star hotel, convention or exhibition centre, a department store, theme park, golf course and green
Hua Hin is set to be recommended as one of five potential locations for a new casino and entertainment complex.
stage of the process to see the matter discussed in parliament “within the next four weeks”, Dr. Saensak said.
Also speaking at the Q&A session was prominent local businessman and government advisor Udorn Olsson who said that a Singapore style casino and entertainment complex, such as the Marina Bay Sands Casino would be one of the favoured models for a casino in Thailand.Acasino in Hua Hin would one akin to a luxury resort and would not destroy the image of Thailand or the local area.
TAT maintains its target of attracting 10 million foreign tourists to Thailand by 2022, with at least 1 million foreign tourists expected to arrive in the country in August and September.
Throughout August, Thailand received an average of 42,000 foreign tourists per day.
ood news for tourists visiting Thailand from TheOctober.Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved an extension to the number of days tourists are permitted to stay in the country under the visa exemption and Visa on Arrival schemes. From October 1, 2022, foreign tourists who are eligible for visa exemption will be able to stay in Thailand for 45 days, an increase from the current 30 days. In addition, tourists entering Thailand as part of the Visa on Arrival scheme (VOA) will be able to stay in the country for 30 days, an increase from the current 15 days.Tourists from a total of 64 countries are eligible for visa exemption, which grants them entry to Thailand without a visa.Some of the countries eligible for visa exemption include Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom and United States.
Meanwhile, 19 countries are eligible for Visa on Arrival including, India, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia and China.Following the announcement, CCSA spokesman Tawee silp Visanuyothin said the move to extend the permission for eligible foreigners to stay in the country will help to boost tourism and revive the economy.Thenews
TAT says foreign tourists will generate approximately 625.8 billion baht in revenue, while the domestic tourism market is expected to generate 656 billion baht in revenue.
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FROM OCTOBER, TOURISTS WILL BE ABLE TO STAY EVEN LONGER IN THAILAND
comes after the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reported that over 4 million foreign tourists have arrived in Thailand this year.
Between October and December, TAT predicts that 1.5 million tourists per month will arrive in the country.
The top five countries with the highest number of arrivals to Thailand between January 1 and August 16, 2022 were: 1. Malaysia 526,051 people 2. India 395,025 3. Laos 218,043 4. Singapore 213,523 5. UK 193,003 Meanwhile, the top five entry points to Thailand were: 1. Suvarnabhumi Airport 2,287,684 people 2. Phuket Airport 666,475 3. Don Mueang Airport 252,444 4. Sadao checkpoint 179,541 5. Nong Khai 104,156
“The main issue we have is that there is just never enough food”, Khun Love said.
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Since its founding in Thailand in 2016 with the launch of SOS Bangkok, SOS has provided over 18.5 million meals for over 1,000 communities.
“So for this reason we have to focus on those who need it the most, such as children, the elderly and the disabled”.
FEEDING THE NEEDY IN HUA HIN
The rescue kitchens enable people to receive good quality, nutritious and freshly made food, which otherwise may not be available to them.
From their HQ in Smorprong, the team at SOS Hua Hin, which consists of just three people, have provided food to a staggering 132 communities across the region. They collect food daily from a total of 12 donors from more than 50 locations in Hua Hin, seven days a week.
Khun Love, whose background is working in the hospitality industry, said he is passionate about helping people, which is what led him to his role at SOS. “I just want to help as many people as I possibly can,” Khun Love said. “Eventually, I would like SOS to be able to help all communities in need in Hua Hin and if there is anything I can do to help, I will do it.” As well as overseeing the distribution of the surplus food, Khun Love’s time is also taken up with surveying communities to try and understand who needs what and where the support from SOS is needed the most.Hethen
Khun Love is assisted by Ratima Kulnapan (Mimi), the SOS Community Coordinator in Hua Hin and Chatchawan Tespoom (Tong), the Food Rescue Ambassador. Together they oversee the collection of food from 57 different locations in the town before they distribute it to low income communities.
For the past two years, the Scholars of Sustenance Foundation (SOS) has operated a food charity program which collects surplus food from hotels and other businesses in Hua Hin.
The community leader will then tell the members of the community when SOS will be distributing food.
liaises with the leaders of the different communities in order to organise food deliveries and create a schedule so food can be distributed effectively and efficiently.
Hua Hin Today recently accompanied Khun Love and Khun Mimi as they distributed food to a community in Nong Hiang.
“Our mission is to eliminate food waste and improve food equity”, said Kittisak Azawapokhawat (Love) who in his role as Food Rescue Supervisor, heads up the SOS operation in Hua Hin.
In addition to daily food distribution, SOS also organises rescue kitchens, where fresh food is made from surplus ingredients by community volunteers.
A rescue kitchen recently held in Bo Fai resulted in 200 people receiving freshly cooked food over a period of four hours.
The food, which would otherwise be discarded, is first inspected for quality before being redistributed to people in need living in Hua Hin and the surrounding area.
As well as operating in Hua Hin, SOS, which originated in North Carolina, also helps people in other locations in Thailand, including Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai.
Elsewhere in the region, SOS operates a branch in Bali, Indonesia, while a branch in Manila in the Philippines will open soon.
Food is collected from hotels such as the Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt, as well as from convenience stores and malls every morning before it is quickly redistributed to those people who really need it at the end of each day.
In addition to food donations, which are always needed, SOS welcomes volunteers to help with their efforts both in distributing food and in particular with helping at a rescue kitchen.
It recently announced a partnership with Starbucks Thailand through the new Starbucks FoodShare program. The partnership will see participating stores donate surplus food directly to SOS. If you are a food producer or restauranter in Hua Hin and are interested in donating surplus food or would like to volunteer with SOS Hua Hin, you can contact them below: SOS Hua Hin Tel: +(66)95-902-2189, +(66)948625654 Email: ratima.k@scholarsofsustenance.orgsoshhq@scholarsofsustenance.org, MakeOr a donation to SOS Hua Hin Bank: Kasikorn Bank Account Number: 075-8-51005-0 Account Name: Scholars of Sustenance For more information, visit: rescuelearnsosfoundationthai/www.facebook.com/https://tomoreabouttheirmissions.
There is a small team of people who are doing absolutely amazing work helping to feed people living in some of Hua Hin’s most disadvantaged communities.
Food is distributed at prearranged times and at specific locations, such as at local community centres, so that as many people can receive food as possible.
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Project leader, Mr. Thanapon Singhaphan (Mark), 24, is a Hua Hin native and said that he hopes the Hua Hin Smart Community platform will enable young people in the area to learn and develop new skills. He said the platform will help people to generate more income without having to travel or move to Bangkok.
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Mr. Thanapon also said the platform will help to create opportunities for people living in Hua Hin, which in turn will help to benefit the development of Hua Hin as a city. For more information, visit: https://www. huahinsmartcommunity.com/
Hua Hin Mayor Nopporn Wutthikul visited Sivana Villas Hua Hin in July to discuss measures aimed at improving the supply of water to the project. Sivana Villas Hua Hin is located on Soi 126, an area where there have been issues with regards to the flow of water to properties.Sivana Villas Hua Hin Managing Director Danny Jhangiani welcomed Mayor Nopporn and his team after coordinating with the Municipality over the issues. The issues stem from the project being located on higher ground which has meant the municipal water supply has not been strong enough to flow to the project. In a bid to resolve the issue, the management team at Sivana Villas Hua Hin informed the mayor they will pay for a booster pump and additional piping to improve the flow of water. However, the mayor needed to give his approval for the installation of the water pump.
During the visit, Mayor Nopporn and the management team from Sivana Villas Hua Hin inspected various locations where the pump could be installed, while at the same time resulting in minimal impact for people living nearby. Following the inspection, Mayor Nopporn said he will coordinate with the Municipality’s plumbing division to add an additional pipe which will improve the supply of water to the project. Mayor Nopporn and his team were later invited for lunch at Sivana Villas’ Indian restaurant, Eat@Sivana.
HUA HIN SMART COMMUNITY: NEW PLATFORM AIMS TO IMPROVE DIGITAL SKILLS OF PEOPLE IN HUA HIN
The Hua Hin Smart Community offers a variety of online courses to help people improve their knowledge in the likes of digital journalism, E-Sports, affiliate marketing, branding and creative networking, influencer marketing and investments. All of the courses are free of charge and there is no time limit to complete the course. Once a course has been completed, participants will receive an official certificate.
The Hua Hin Smart Community platform will also showcase the stories of successful entrepreneurs from Hua Hin and the surrounding area in order to try and inspire others.
The Hua Hin Smart Community, a new online platform, aims to improve the digital skills of people living in Hua Hin. The platform, which has been launched in partnership with Hua Hin Municipality offers online courses to help those who sign up to improve their knowledge and digital skills across a variety of different fields. The Hua Hin Smart Community project was officially launched during a ceremony held at BluPort on July 31. The ceremony was presided over by Mrs. Suangmon Sittisamarn, a senior expert member of Thai Media Fund, alongside Mr. Thanapon Singhaphan (Mark), the project’s head, SEED Thailand Youth Network, Thai Media Fund and Subcommittee on Creatively and Safely Developing Digital Media in the Youth Group.
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Despite tourists now starting to return to Thailand following an absence of more than two years, the future for many elephant sanctuaries in the country remains precarious.
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“We hope that this event sends out the message of how people can donate, even if it is just a small amount of money, to organisations such as the Save Elephant Foundation”, Guido said.
“We want to use the event to send out the message of the importance of ethical behaviour towards animals in the tourism industry”, Guido Campigotto, General Manager of Food and Bev erage at Monsoon Valley told Hua Hin Today. “Since COVID, many elephant sanctuaries in Thailand are in need of support”, Guido said. “In the past, the sanctuaries relied on income generated from tourism but over the last two years the situation for the sanctuaries has become really veryTheretraumatic”.are an estimated 2,000 elephants involved in the tourism industry in Thailand, with the industry as a whole now starting to shift towards more ethical and humane experiences for theSanctuarieselephants.where elephants are free to live in more natural environments have replaced the traditional camps where many elephants used in the tourism industry were once kept.
And it’s not only elephants that Lek and her team at the Elephant Nature Park are providing support to.
She has also offered shelter and assistance to Russian and Ukrainian tourists who were stranded in Thailand following the outbreak of the war between the countries.“Lek,she’s amazing, she is doing a wonderful job and that’s why we are happy to offer our support to the Save Elephant Foundation”, Guido added.
The event saw the elephants from the neigh boring Baan Khok Chang Elephant Sanctuary given fruit, with children from the local community also invited along to take part in activities and play games.While guests were invited to take photos alongside the elephants, there was a much more important reason for holding the event than the inevitable selfies.
Monsoon Valley Vineyard in Hua Hin held a double celebration on Friday (Aug 12) for Mother’s Day and World Elephant Day.
For this reason, Monsoon Valley has teamed up with ‘Lek’ Saengduean Chailert, the founder of Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai and Save Elephant Foundation.
Lek, who is an award winning conservationist, has dedicated her life to protecting elephants and has rescued more than 200 distressed elephants from Thailand and other countries in Southeast Asia over the past twenty years.
Donations help to provide food, care and sup port for rescued elephants. You can read more about the Save Elephant Foundation here: https://saveelephant.org/ More information on Monsoon Valley can be found here: https://www.monsoonvalley.com/en
MONSOON VALLEY EVENT HELPS TO HIGHLIGHT PLIGHT OF ELEPHANTS IN THAILAND
As awareness among tourists grows regarding harsh treatments and the animals being used for commercial gain, activities such as elephant rides and performance shows are thankfully losing their appeal.
The event in part helped to highlight the plight of elephants in Thailand, many of which have been left without food and care as a result of the collapse of the tourism industry due to COVID-19.
The Tourist Police is a division of the Royal Thai Police, and is dedicated to the safety and well-being of tourists in Thailand. With over 1,900 officers, the Tourist Police operates throughout the kingdom, including in all the major tourist destinations like Bangkok, Phuket, Samui, and Chiang Mai. Hua Hin, the Tourist Police can be contacted by calling 1155 or 032 516 219. The Facebook page can be found at facebook.
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The “I Lert U” application is available in English and Thai and can be downloaded for free from Google Play for Android phones and the App Store for iOS phones.The app is linked to the Tourist Police 1155 Emergency Response Centre, where there are also interpreters and translators ready to provide tourist assistance in other languages.
Thailand’s Tourist Police have launched a new mobile application which helps provide assis tance to tourists during their stay in Thailand.
Tourists requiring help at any time 24 hours around the clock can use the application to contact the Tourist Police, who will dispatch officers to the scene immediately. Tourists can also take a photo of an incident and upload via the app to require assistance.
Officials say the system will help to reduce the like lihood of accidents for road users while also making traffic management more convenient and faster.
The expressway, officially titled the Intercity Highway No. 8, Nakhon Pathom - Cha-am route, also known as the M8, will stretch 109 kilometers and should help to reduce the time it takes to drive to and from Hua Hin, Cha Am, Phetchaburi and Nakhon Pathom and in to Bangkok.
According to the Department of Rail Transport (DRT), the entire project is now more than 92 percent
End in sight for Rama II roadworks
Air and rail infrastructure improvements
However, with the planned improvements of the region’s airport and train network, that could be about to change.Thenew Southern Train Line which connects Nakhon Pathom with Chumphon, a distance of 421 kilometers, will dramatically improve rail transport between Bangkok and the south of Thailand.
The system uses artificial intelligence (AI) and video toll cameras to speed up the collection of toll fees. The Department of Highways says the system offers 99 percent accuracy in matching license plates with theirDriversowners.who are registered to the system don’t even need to slow down, let alone stop, in order for the toll fee to be collected. They just drive past the toll and the fee is taken from their ac count automatically.TheDOHsays the system can handle up to 2,500 vehicles per lane per hour and improves traffic flow by up to five times compared to the toll collection systems used previously.The expressway will also fea ture a series of five rest areas and roadside facilities, including a rest stop in Bang Phae in Ratchaburi and Khao Yoi in Phetchaburi, two service areas in Nakhon Chai Sri in Nakhon Pathom and Ban Lat in Phetchaburi and a service centre in Ratchaburi.
The project to construct the M8 expressway is expected to begin in 2024, with the route opening to motorists in 2027.
A real time vehicle counting system will be used to gather the very latest traffic conditions.
The M8 expressway is the latest infrastructure project which will improve transportation links into and out of the region.
For several years, the roadworks have caused major disruptions to journeys on what is a notoriously busy stretch of road in and out of Bangkok.Theproject, which will eventually see the road expanded from 10 lanes to 14, is split into two phases and covers a total distance of 24.7 kilometers. The first phase of the project is Bang Khun Thian to Ekkachai, which covers a distance of 8.3 kilometers and is currently 60 percent complete. This phase is scheduled to be completed by June 2023, according to Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.
complete, while the 84 kilometre stretch of the rail line that connects Hua Hin with Prachuap Khiri Khan is now close to completion.
four lane expressway which will link Nakhon Pathom with Tha Yang in Phetch aburi is set to improve travel between the region and central Thailand.
Meanwhile, transport officials have said the major roadworks that affect motorists traveling to and from Bangkok and Hua Hin are on schedule for completion.Anyonewho has traveled between Bangkok and Hua Hin, and indeed anywhere in the south and the Thai capital, will have seen the construc tion of the ‘Motorway 82’ along the Rama II Road.
The first stage is from Nakhon Pathom to Hua Hin, the construction of which is divided across two projects: Nakhon Pathom – Nong Pla Lai, which is a distance of 93 kilometres and which the DRT says is now 97.087% complete.
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According to the Ministry of Transport, the M8 will connect with the Intercity Highway Bang Yai - Kanchanaburi (M81) at the Nakhon Chai Sri Interchange in Nakhon Pathom, ending on the National Highway No. 4 at the 188 kilometre marker in Tha Yang.
Source: www.doh-motorway.com/
The second stage of constriction is the Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan line, a distance 84 kilometers, which is now 99.870% complete.
The M8 expressway will be a combination of roads and elevated structures with bridges being used to cross sections of existing local roads, riv ers and areas which consist of soft soil. This will help to mitigate the impact of land expropriation, the Ministry of Transport says.
The Department of Highways (DOH) will be responsible for collecting the fees both manually and automatically. The tolls along the M8 will also be linked to the M-Flow system - Thailand's digi tized toll-gate payment system that was launched in November 2020.
The new dual track rail line will be fully open in 2023, the DRT said, once the signaling system has been Meanwhile,installed.the ongoing upgrade to Hua Hin Airport will see it transformed into a truly interna tional travel hub.
The route will include a total of nine toll gates at Nakhon Chai Sri, Chinda Market, Bang Phae, Ratchaburi, Wat Plang, two at Pak Tho, Khao Yoi and Tha MotoristsYang.will be charged a toll fee based on the actual distance they have traveled.
In and around Hua Hin, the construction of the rail line is part of the Southern Railway Construc tion Project and is separated into three different stages.
The second project of the first stage is from Nong Pla Lai to Hua Hin, a distance of 76km, which is 94.828% complete.
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Currently over 98 percent of all visitors to Cha Am and Hua Hin arrive by car.
Flights will be available to and from destina tions within a five to a six-hour radius, such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India, and the Middle East.
An increase in flights means that one million passengers will arrive at Hua Hin Airport within three years.
Traffic conditions will be monitored using cameras and video surveillance, while Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be able to display information, recommen dations and warnings to drivers in real time.
The second phase, which covers Ekkachai to Ban Phaeo, covers a distance of 16.4 kilometers and is scheduled for completion by January 2025.
The system consists of a central control room that links commands to various traffic monitoring equipment along the expressway.
In terms of traffic management and road safety, a computer aided system traffic control system will help to manage traffic flow along the route.
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3. Moderately imbalanced: If the result shows your gut microbiome is moderately imbalanced, it means you may already have health problems and that you need to change your eating behaviors and lifestyle.
2. Slightly out of balance: If the result shows your gut microbiome is slightly out of balance, you should start changing your eating behaviors and lifestyle as it increases the risk of having health problems but doesn’t mean you have one yet.
Moderate risk indicates the abundant and diverse gut microbi omes in your body when compared to the average population have lower good microorganisms and higher bad microorganisms. The risk of getting sick is higher than the average. You should start changing your eating behaviors and lifestyle while doing gut microbiome testing regularly.
High risk indicates that the abundant and diverse gut microbiomes in your body have high bad microorganisms, meaning a higher risk of getting sick compared to the average population.
1. Balance: If the result shows your gut microbiome is balanced, you should maintain your eating behaviors and lifestyle.
At present, the microbiome is tested using the qPCR test, which gives correct and accurate results. Taking the test is as simple as collecting stools, the specimen, for the test. We recommend anyone who is interested to find a place for testing
In this article, we will talk about how to assess your health with the microbiome, continuing from our last article. We will see how the gut or intestinal microbiome testing is done and what are theThecriteria.gut microbiome testing can be used as a health indicator. It gives insights into the balance between the core, bad, and good microorganisms (i.e., probiotics) allowing you to assess your health using the following criteria:
4. Highly imbalanced: If the result shows your gut microbiome is highly imbalanced, it is highly likely that your body already experiencing health problems. You must change your eating behaviors and lifestyle immediately.Thedifferent levels of gut microbiome balance could tell you the risk of getting having health problems as follows:
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Low risk indicates that the abundant and diverse gut microbiomes in your body are within the same range as the average healthy population. The risk of getting sick is relatively low and you should maintain your eating behaviors and lifestyle.
Once we find out the balance of our gut microorganisms or microbiome, we can adjust our lifestyle accordingly. This includes adjusting eating and resting behaviors to a healthier pattern for a healthier you.
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Chinese medicine treats the pattern of the disease and the individual the disease is affecting.
There isn't a "one size fits all" approach because each person will present slightly differently. One person might have a headache and difficulty sleeping; the other will be experiencing body aches and dizziness. We make this diagnosis based on an analysis of the patient's signs, symp toms, and case history.
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In the last few months, I have seen more patients coming for long covid symptoms. After being infected with Covid-19, many recovering patients find that their bodies feel weakened. Some people may constantly feel tired and for getful, while others may have shortness of breath, headaches, and body aches.
In TCM, we often classify long covid as Qi Deficiency Syndrome. Some Chinese herbs boost the Qi, such as Ginseng (Ren Sheng) and Astra galus (Huang Qi). There are also acupuncture and moxibustion treatments that can treat headaches, body aches, or many other symptoms caused by longAscovid.with any chronic condition, getting enough rest, eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of water, and, if possible, gentle exercise are all important ways to help the body recover in the long run.
TCM TREATMENT FOR LONG COVID 19 - HOW ACUPUNCTURE & CHINESE MEDICINE CAN HELP
What is Long Covid? Long covid is defined by ongoing health prob lems caused by COVID-19 after the patient recovers from the initial infections. Up to 15% of those who survive their conditions reported having symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, joint pain, chest pain, loss of smell and taste, constipation, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Long covid has been reported to last for months to more than a year. These symptoms can happen to anyone who has had COVID-19, even if the illness was mild or if they had no initial symptoms. Besides these symptoms, patients with a severe disease with COVID-19 can experience multiorgan effects, including the nervous system, lung, heart, digestive tract, and musculoskeletal system.
How does TCM help?
MEET THE THREE EXPAT LADIES IN HUA HIN COMPETING IN MRS. NATIONAL UNIVERSE BEAUTY PAGEANT
Each contestant requires a variety of dresses and garments to be worn during the different stages of the competition. They also need hair stylists and makeup artists, all of which come at the expense of theLenkacompetitors.saidshe is grateful to her sponsors, local businesses TCH Hua Hin Property, Elite Fight Club and Bona Clinic for their support.
But Lenka’s life hasn’t been without adversity.
Monicah said that one of the reasons she is com peting is in order to be a role model to her daughter.
“I am focusing on exercise more and I am doing a lot of trail walking so both me and my dog will for sure be skinnier before the competition,” Kathrin joked.Kathrin
As a young adult and in the early days of her modeling career she was diagnosed with leukemiawhich she successfully overcame - after undergoing six rounds of chemotherapy.
“I have no experience in beauty pageants or modeling be fore but I do have an interest in aesthetics and beauty and used to combine my med ical background with my interest when I worked in plastic surgery clinics in Sweden,” Kathrin told Hua Hin Today.Kathrin says that she is already health conscious and likes to focus on exercise and eating healthily, not just for her own wellbeing but in order to set a good example for herWithdaughters.thatbeing said, she admits she is doing more exercise in the run up to the pageant.
Lenka, who will be competing in Mrs. National Universe to honor her late father, hopes that by competing, she will help to bring some much needed publicity to the Hin Lek Fai Rescue.
“A lot of girls in Kenya, particularly in the rural areas, can’t afford or don’t have access to sanitary towels, it’s so difficult for them,” Monicah said.
The charity, which is one she supports and champi ons, works to take care of abandoned, sick or abused dogs in Hua Hin. “Hin Lek Fai Rescue is not like a normal shelter,” Lenka“Duringsaid.COVID they lost a major sponsor so the shelter needs as much help as possible”.
From a model who beat leukemia to the mother who is hoping to inspire her daughter, some of the Hua Hin based contestants taking part in an upcoming beauty pageant have stories that are both heart warming and inspiring.
Also competing in a beauty pageant for the first time is Kathrin Fagersson, who will be representing her native Sweden.
A keen runner, Muay Thai enthusiast, vegan and practicing Buddhist, Lenka believes she has every chance of winning the competition.
Lenka Dayrit Vomocilova
Monicah said that she also hopes that by com peting in the pageant it will help to give more of a platform to the charities she supports back in Kenya.Monicah explained how through Global Giving a non-profit that connects donors with grassroots projects around the world - she helps to provide sanitary products for girls and ladies in Kenya.
“I want to show my daughter that anything is possible if you put your mind to it”.
“Contestants can be aged between 30 to 60 years old and don’t need to be married”.
Hua Hin is set to be well represented at the Mrs. National Universe beauty pageant, with three local ladiesThecompeting.pageant,which will be held at the Amari Watergate in Bangkok between 11-15 September, will see three expats representing their countries of birth at the event.
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Lenka Dayrit Vomocilova, 34, who will represent the Czech Republic, is a model and marketing execu tive who has lived in Hua Hin for three years. Lenka said she decided to compete in the pageant due to the open nature of the event, which is being organised by Ms Tanya Siri Vijitsomphong of Hua Hin based luxury lifestyle publication Hot Magazine.
If the Hin Lek Fai Rescue is not able to find long term sponsors, it faces permanent closure, Lenka warned.Also competing in Mrs. National Universe is Monicah Breschini who will be representing her native Kenya.
One of the requirements for people competing in the pageant is to have a dress made from the fabric of their “Fortunatelycountry.there is quite a big community of Kenyans in Thailand, a lot of them come here to teach English, so I have been able to find some materials from members of the community here,” Monicah explained.
“During our time in Hua Hin, my husband Henrik started the Spine Clinic, where I am also a director. Our two girls are in an international school and we all feel very at home and established here in Hua Hin,” Kathrin said.
“The pageant is really inclusive, there is a wide range of ladies competing, which I really like”, Lenka told Hua Hin Today.
lives in Hua Hin with her husband Henrik and their two daughters, with the family moving here four years ago after she was offered a job at a medical centre in town.
“But I’m not really nervous,” Monicah told Hua Hin Today.“For me it’s more of a lifetime experience. If I win, great, but if I don’t win then it will be great too as I will learn something,” Monicah added.
Monicah Breschini Kathrin Fagersson
competitors, Lenka has been going out of her way to help the ladies who are taking part, actively passing on knowledge and information about what it is like to compete in a beauty pageant.
Lenka first began competing in beauty pageants when she was a teenager and has gone on to have a successful career in modeling, which included taking part in both the New York and Paris Fashion Weeks.InThailand, she featured in an advertising cam paign for Nescafe, which ran on TV, on billboards and in print for a decade, as well as in commercials for “BackToyota.then people would recognize me as I was actually in four commercials at the same time.”
But rather than seeing the other contestants as
For Monicah, who has lived in Hua Hin with her husband and daughter for five years, this will be the first time she will have competed in a beauty pageant.“When I agreed to take part in the pageant, I didn’t know at that time the competition was real ly quite big and very serious!”
The aim of the RCR Club, which is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, is to be a leading voice for the business and wider community not only in Hua Hin but also in Phetchaburi, Cha Am and Pra chuap Khiri Khan.
The vision of the RCR Club is “that the Royal Coast region of Thailand is developed and recognised as a unique and most desirable destination for quality tourism, lifestyles and culture.”
“It’s a natural balance of the different types of photos I like to take,” Patrick added. In addition to showcasing Patrick’s photographs, the exhibition has another interesting and unique aspect to it.
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Korn Chatikavanij (right) alongside Natsima ‘Deer’ Kunajarasdech, Founder and Government Liaison (centre) and Guido Campigotto, Co-Founder and President (left)
Speaking following Khun Korn’s appearance at the RCR Club, Co-Founder and President Guido Campigotto said “Our club has grown from strength to strength and our voice is beginning to be heard locally and as far as where it needs to be.”
“These will be sixteen of my favorite photos, out of a few thousand that I have taken,” Patrick told Hua Hin Today.
Patrick said he spent several months whittling down hundreds of photos until he finally chose the sixteen that are to be featured in the exhibition.
Anyone interested in attending monthly meet ings or finding out more about the Royal Coast Riviera Club, visit: rcr-club.com
“It’s really nice to see Khun Korn joining our meeting and recognizing that the provinces need more power and small clubs like us can make the difference in making the necessary changes to help all size businesses as well as the wider communi ties,” Guido Membershipadded.tothe RCR Club is open to owners, leaders and stakeholders from the business com munity in the region, as well as to people form the wider community in general.
He spoke at length about his opinions on the various policies Thailand should implement at a national level with regards to digitalisation, sus tainability, tourism and commerce.
“I learnt to dive and the camera became my instrument”, Patrick said. He rekindled his passion for photography by tak ing underwater photographs as part of his journey into receiving his PADI diving certification. Today he is best known for his photos of Hua Hin and the surrounding area. He also produces a calendar of his photographs of Hua Hin, some of the proceeds of which are donated to different charities each year. Details of Patrick’s 2023 calendar are set to be announced in the coming months.
Patrick, who first became interested in photography at sixteen years old, shares many of his photographs on the Foto’s by Patrick Jacobs Facebook page, which now has more than 4,700 followers. Growing up near the Zolder race track in Belgium and with a love of Formula 1, he would photograph cars and motor racing events as a teenager.
The RCR Club is the first time the business community in the region has had some form of representation, which gives business leaders and stakeholders an opportunity to be heard in relation to regional development.
He also voiced his support for regional govern ance and a need for greater autonomy for local and provincial governments in Thailand.
Each of the images, most of which were taken in Hua Hin, will be printed on aluminum metal panels which will offer a fascinating perspective and striking high gloss quality. There are just five prints of each image, avail able in two different sizes: original edition (11X17 or 27.9X43.2 cm) and collector edition (20X30 or 50.8X76.2 cm). “I wanted to create something really special and with the images being printed on aluminum, it makes the colours become so vibrant, crisp and clear”, Pat rick said.
Khun Korn’s appearance at the August meet
Korn Chatikavanij, leader of the Kla Party, and who was Thailand’s finance minister between 2008 to 2011, said that joining groups such as the Royal Coast Riviera Club (RCR Club) can help bring about “positive developments” for Hua Hin and the wider region. Khun Korn was guest speaker at the August meeting of the RCR Club, which was held at Centara Grand Beach Resort Hua Hin on Aug 19.
Khun Korn spoke on a wide range of topics as well as sharing his vision for Thailand’s future in the wake of COVID-19.
Anew exhibition showcasing the work of a popular local photographer will be held in Hua Hin in September.
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“The exhibition will feature scenescapes, land scapes, people and there are a couple of art pictures in there too”.
As the responsibilities of adult life, which included running a successful hairdressing business, grew, Patrick had little time for photography. It wasn’t until later in life during a holiday to Sicily that he started to pick up a camera again.
“When I moved to Thailand, I said to myself I wanted to do two things: learn to dive and learn to play an instrument”.
ing was a significant milestone in the relatively short history of the RCR Club, which was only established by founders Natsima ‘Deer’ Kunajarasdech and Guido Campigotto in 2021.
The Royal Coast Riviera Club, an advo cacy group which works to support local businesses and the broader community, can become a vehicle for positive change in the region, according to one of Thailand’s leading political figures.
The work of Patrick Jacobs will be exhibited at the two day event at The Standard, Hua Hin on September 24-25, from 10:00 to 21:00. The exhibition will see a total of sixteen of Patrick’s photographs on display.
“The broth is served with flat egg noodles and a choice of meat, which usually includes chick en, beef, and pork. It is topped with a handful of crisp fried noodles and chopped cilantro. The dish is commonly served alongside a variety of condiments such as fresh lime, pickled cabbage, shallots, and chilis”.
The Khao Soi from Wan Phen’s had a ‘meatier’ more intense flavour, despite being a little lighter in consistency compared to the versions we tried. It also had the addition of coconut milk poured on top which was not present in the other versions. The portion was actually a little smaller in size but still more than enough for lunch time.
The website described Khao soi as “a sig nature dish of Northern Thailand”, which is “a delicious coconut soup in which numerous regional influences were combined to create a truly spectacular dish. The base of the soup is a slightly spicy broth which combines coconut milk and red curry paste”.
“That’s why we are able to get quite authentic and traditional versions of Khao Soi here, despite it being a northern Thai dish, which isn’t necessarily the case in other areas of Thailand,” Leigh explained.
Khao Soi Wan Phen was quiet when visited (on a Wednesday lunchtime) but it can get notoriously busy at the weekend with tourists from Bangkok. Khao Soi - chicken, pork or beef, 60 baht. Open daily 8am to 5pm
WHERE TO EAT KHAO SOI IN HUA HIN
Next up was Khao Soi Wan Phen which is located on Phetkasem Road opposite Klai Kangwon Palace. It was Hua Hin’s first Khao Soi restaurant and has been open since 1993.
Born in Lampang in northern Thailand, owner Khun Wan Phen (Wanphen Cham ratsakul) said she opened the res taurant to be closer to her ‘father’ the late King Rama IX, who was known to spend time in Hua Hin. “This is as traditional as Khao Soi gets outside of
In fact, it was the different varieties of Khao Soi we discovered during the tour which was really“Likeinteresting.allThaifood, good Khao Soi is all about texture and flavour”, said Leigh Higgins from Feast“WeThailand.areactually really lucky in Hua Hin that the 4 regions of Thai cuisine - central, Isaan, north and south - are covered really well.
At Phrae First stop on our mini Khao Soi tour was At Phrae, the restaurant in Khao Takiab which specialises in northern Thai cuisine.
The popular northern Thai dish Khao Soi has been ranked as the world’s best soup, according to the online international food database TasteAtlas.
The popular dish scored a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars in the website’s ranking of 50 best soups.
“This Khao Soi is creamier and there’s more coconut milk”, Leigh said. “There is more turmeric in this one and there is a stronger taste of ginger too”. Open daily from 10am to 9pm
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“Even though the dish originated in the north of the country, it is still not totally clear how and when this famous noodle soup was created. The most probable theory claims that khao soi is a fusion dish which originated under the influence of Chinese Muslims, traveling from the Yunnan region through Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos”. Khao Soi restaurants in Hua Hin Despite being a traditional dish of the north, Hua Hin has more than its fair share of places serving up excellent Khao Soi. Hua Hin Today recently teamed up with local food tour operator Feast Thailand who showed us a number of different restaurants serving Khao Soi in Hua Hin. Rather than try to find the ‘best’ Khao Soi in Hua Hin, the aim of the tour was to highlight the different varieties of Khao Soi available locally.
The Khao Soi at Chadakaew was again noticeably different from the other versions we tried.
In terms of flavour, while it isn’t an overly spicy dish anyway, the Khao Soi from At Phrae is perhaps made with a foreign palette in mind. The portion we tried was nice and flavourful without too much spice. At Phrae is located in Khao Takiab and you can find them on Facebook. They are also on Grab andOpenFoodpanda.daily 08:0016:30, closed Sunday and Monday
Krua Chadakaew Chadakaew is located down a side soi past Hua Hin School on the Pala-U Road, almost behind the Big C super market. The res taurant has an extensive menu of northern Thai dishes but Khao Soi is one of its most popular.
The restaurant, which is located almost opposite Wat Khao Lan Thom, served up a delicious bowl of Khao Soi. We tried the chicken version (60 baht) but they also sell beef and pork versions (both 70 baht). Most notable was the size of the portion, which was really generous.
Khao Soi Wan Phen
The soft opening of the APHEED Centre took place on August 26, 2022, during the 12th APEC High-level Meeting on Health and Economics (APEC Health Week), with Ministers of Health from ASEAN countries attending.
"The fact that Thailand is the location of the ACPHEED Center reflects international confidence in the Thai public health system, particularly in relation to the management of COVID-19 situation, which is globally recognised,” said Acting Government Spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri.
Thailand has been chosen as the new Asean Centre for Public Health Emergencies and Emerging Diseases (ACPHEED).
WHERE TO EAT KHAO SOI IN HUA HIN
The centre will focus on three key areas: surveillance or detection, response and risk management.
The working principle of ACPHEED is generally similar to that of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and aims to be a solution to overcome the problems of various health protocols in each ASEAN member country.
Meanwhile, ASEAN health ministers have also discussed a draft agree ment concerning the issuance of health certificates for people traveling from one ASEAN country to another, even as these nations must still contend with COVID-19.
HUA HIN TODAY 21Hot Praca at The Standard, Hua Hin For a more contemporary take on Khao Soi head to Praca at The Standard Hua Hin.The Khao Soi there has a nicely balanced flavour along side some very tender beef. The deep fried noodles were particularly good too, crunchy but fresh.
“This is another positive step that will help Thailand move forward with its development strategy to become an international medical hub, thanks to the cooperation of the people, including medical personnel and all concerned parties who are dedicated to making sacrifices to help Thailand overcome the crisis." Mr. Anucha added.
ACPHEED will serve as a centre of excellence and regional hub to strengthen Asean's capabilities to handle public health emergencies and emerging diseases. Its role will see collaboration between ASEAN states to deal with extraor dinary events (KLB) and pandemics in the future.
The centre is located in the Bangrak Medical Center Building, Department of Disease Control, on Sathorn Road Bangkok.
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CHOSEN AS NEW ASEAN CENTRE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES AND EMERGING DISEASES
Six Asean member nations had expressed support for Thailand in the selection process, with Indonesia and Vietnam also vying for the position.
Thailand was chosen after more than two years of negotiations by ASEAN Member States, who cited Thailand’s response and handling of the COVID-19 situation as a key factor in the decision to be appointed as ACPHEED.
As for the setting, with its front row ocean views, you’d be hard pressed to find better in Hua Hin. Open Daily 4pm to 12am. Last Order 10:30pm A big thanks to Feast Thailand - Hua Hin’s #1 Food Tour Company - for showing us the different variations of Khao Soi in Hua Hin. For more information, https://feastthailand.com/
ISSUE 242 • SEPTEMBER 202222 Hua Hin Social Members of the Hua Hin Women’s Club attend an Indian themed event at the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin สมาชิิก Hua Hin Women’s Club เข้้าร่่วมงานธีีมอิินเดีียที่�โร่งแร่มเซ็็น ที่าร่า แกร่นดี บีีชิ ร่ีสอิร่ที่และวิลลาหััวหัิน Members of the Sam Roi Yot Park Run warming up before their run in Dolphin Bay สมาชิิกสามร่อิยยอิดีพาร่์คร่ัน เร่ิ�มกิจกร่ร่มวอิร่์มอิบีอินร่่างกาย กอินอิอิก วิ�งที่ดีอิลฟิินเบียหัาดีสามร่อิยยอิดี Hua Hin Mayor Mr Nopporn Wutthikul at Smart & Strong opening ceremony นายนพพร่ ว่ฒิิก่ล นายกเที่ศมนตร่ีหััวหัินเข้้าร่่วมงาน Smart & Strong Opening Ceremony โคร่งการ่บีร่ณาการ่การ่พฒินาการ่จดีบีร่ิการ่สำหัร่บี ผูู้้สูงอิาย่ในชิ่มชิน Members of the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin at the launch of the Free English Online Course at the Anuban Hua Hin Nongkhon School. สมาชิิกสโมสร่โร่ตาร่ร่อิยัล หััวหัิน เปิิดีตัวคอิร่์สเร่ียนภาษาอิังกฤษอิอินไลนฟิร่ีที่�โร่งเร่ียนอิน่บีาลหััวหัินหันอิงข้อิน Dancers perform at the To Be Number 1 dance event at Market Village. Image: HuaHin Market Village หัน่�งในการ่แสดีงข้อิงงาน To Be Number 1 ที่�มาร่์เก็ตวิลเลจ หััวหัิน ภาพ: Hua Hin Market Village Andrew Stocks, Lizzy and friends, with David Long from Father Ted’s Andrew Stocks, Lizzy และเพอินๆ พร่อิมดี้วย David Long จาก Father Ted’s
HUA HIN TODAY 23Hua Hin Social Another fun filled team event for members of Banyan Golf Club and guests. Congratulations to the winning team in the Two Ball Better Ball Stableford event this month (First on the Left, Brent Kelly & First on the Right, Victor Visot)! The management team at Banyan Thailand held a merit mak ing ceremony on 18 August 2022. In attendance was Banyan CEO, Mr.Tjeert Kwant, the management and team members and Banyan homeowners. ข้อิแสดีงความยินดีีกบีผูู้้ชินะในการ่แข้่งข้ัน Two Ball Better Ball Stable ford สำหัร่บีสมาชิิกและแข้กข้อิงสนามบีันยัน กอิลฟิ คลบี ปิร่ะจำเดี่อินนี บีันยัน ปิร่ะเที่ศไที่ย ไดีจดีพิธีีบีวงสร่วงตั�งศาลพร่ะพร่หัม พร่อิมอิันเชิิญอิงค พร่ะพร่หัมข้่�นปิร่ะดีิษฐาน เพอิความเปิ็นสร่ิมงคล และความเจร่ิญร่งเร่่อิง Henrik Fagersson from the Spine Clinic with Leigh Higgins from Surf FM before a live broadcast at The Standard, Hua Hin Henrik Fagersson จาก Spine Clinic กบี Leigh Higgins จาก Surf FM ร่่วมถ่่ายร่ปิกอินอิอิกอิากาศสดีที่ The Standard หััวหัิน Legendary hotelier Greg Meadows, Stacey Walton, President of Skal International Hua Hin Cha Am, Graeme Ure and Matt Fryer of the Anantara Riverside Bangkok and AVANI Pattaya Resort, respectively, before a round of golf at Majestic Creek Country Club. Greg Meadows, Stacey Walton, Graeme Ure และ Matt Fryer ตามลำดีบี ร่่วมอิอิกร่อิบีที่�สนามกอิลฟิ Majestic Creek Country Club Hua Hin Ladies meeting at The Standard, Hua Hin ชิมร่ม Hua Hin Ladies ร่่วมสังสร่ร่ค์ที่ The Standard, Hua Hin Customers gather for the Crypto Night, which is held at Phoenix 51 every other Monday. ลูกค้ามาร่วมตัวกันที่�งาน Crypto Night ซ็่�งจดีข้่�นที่ Phoenix 51 เปิ็น ปิร่ะจำที่่กวันจันที่ร่
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NEAREST THE PINS A4 Richard Gaskell A6 Xavier Diana B12 Pau Morris B17 Gills Langlois August 4th Stableford Competition 14 Players taking part 1st Maem Marungrong 39 points playing off 13 2nd David Morris 38 points playing off 17 Guest KanokwanPrize,Sonthisud 38 points playing off 26 NEAREST THE PINS Hole A4 Paul Unthank Hole A6 Brian Callihoo Hole B12 David Morris Hole B 17 Paul Unthank. August 11th STABLEFORD COMPETITION 16 Players taking part 1st Richard Gaskell 42 points playing off 14 2nd Xavier Diana 39 points playing off 14 3rd Didier Marchand 38 points playing off 7 Guest Prize Graeme O’Neill 40 points playing off 36 NEAREST THE PIN PRIZES Hole A 4 Donnapa O’Neill Hole A6 Richard Gaskell Hole B12 Graeme O’Neill Hole B17 Ian Shaw August 18th 1COMPETITION.STABLEFORDstMaemMarungrong40points playing off 13 2nd Pau Morris 39 points playing off 12 3rd Richard Gaskell 39 points playing off 13 Guest Mrs Sidaras Naniyom 39 points playing 25 NEAREST THE PIN WINNERS Hole A4 Richard Gaskell Hole A6 Mrs Maem Marungrong Hole B12 David Morris Hole B17 Mrs Maem Marungrong COME AND ENJOY YOUR GOLF AT MAJESTIC CREEK OUR SINGING BOWLS AND HEALING VIBRATIONS WILL LEAVE YOU FEELING OH-SO-GOOD. The Voice of Love Let healing sounds create a ripple effect of love and connection towards yourself and Date:others.September 17, 2022 Place: Villa 14 Time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Price: THB 500 per person
The Course continues to be in excellent condition with the manicured fairways and excellent quality greens. Some of the greens have had some maintenance carried out in the past few weeks, but they are now in excellent condition.
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28th July STABLEFORD COMPETITION 20 Players taking part 1st Konrad Hitz 45 points playing off 34 2nd Olivier Pinard 41 points playing off 9 3rd David Morris 39 points playing off 17 Guest Prize Lee Hughes 41 points playing off 28 Vibrate & Levitate Learn how the sounds from our singing bowls vibrate through your mind, body, and Date:soul.September 16, 2022 Place: The Meeting Room Time: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Price: THB 500 per person
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Sound Meditation with Singing Bowl Take a moment to tune out the world with a guided meditation and sound session. Date: September 18, 2022 Place: The Meeting Room Time: 9 a.m. - 9.45 a.m. Price: Complimentary *Advance booking is required. To make a reservation, please call 032 535 999. withConnectUs
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The number of players taking part in our weekly competition is still at a low level, but we look forward to the return of players from their home countries following the easing down of Covid restrictions.Allour staff are still being tested each week for signs of COVID and we can assure you that we are doing all we can to ensure their safety, along with the safety of our customers. Our competition takes place every Thursday and is open to members and non-members also. Anyone wishing to take part can either register at the Pro Shop by Tuesday evening, or by email to: bookings@majesticcreekcc.com and your tee time will be sent to you, by email, on Wednesday morning. The presentation of the prizes will take place in the Clubhouse following the competition. The full results can be seen by logging on to masterscoreboard. co.uk, click on Societies, then enter Majestic Creek, a list will appear with our name on, click on this our password is “putter”. The results for the current week will appear, plus all the results for the past 12 months. The HUA HIN GOLF FESTIVAL is in full flow and will continue until the end of September, with the following golf courses takingMAJESTICpart, Baht Baht 950
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JULY AND AUGUST. 21st July, STABLEFORD COMPETITION Only 11 players completed the competition due to heavy rain 1st, Brian Callihoo 38 points playing off 10 2nd Olivier Pinard 37 points playing off 9 3rd Joel Hug 29 points playing off 24 NAREST THE PINS Hole A3 Brian Callihoo Hole A6 Didier Marchand Hole B12 Olivier Pinard Hole B17 David Morris
he Hua Hin Sunset Run @ Khao Tao 2022 running event will be held in Khao Tao on September 9, 2022. The event will honor and pay homage to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, “King Rama IX,” and his work helping the people of Hua Hin and in particular the community in KhaoItTao.was HM King Rama IX who had the idea to build Khao Tao reservoir, which was Thailand’s first royal water resource development project.
This year’s Hua Hin World Cup will be extra special as it will see the event celebrate its 10th anniversary.Inaddition, the tournament will also be held on the same weekend as the quarter finals of the FIFA World Cup which is being held in Qatar throughout December.
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The two day tournament is scheduled to kick off at 9am each day, with games taking place until approximately 5pm. An after party and prize ceremony will be held on the Sunday evening after the end of the tournament.
Spectators are also welcome with a food and beverages a kids playground also available at the event.For more information about the Hua Hin World Cup 2022, presented by Viking Club Hua Hin visit: https://www.facebook.com/huahinworldcup
Some of the event’s proceeds will be used for public charity activities in the Hua Hin District.
One of Thailand’s largest and most popular expat football tournaments will be held in Hua Hin in December.
The Hua Hin World Cup is a not for profit event, the aim of which is to enable football fans and players to come together, socialize and have fun.
The Sept 9 event will begin at 16.00 at the Khao Tao Reservoir in Hua Hin District. The event will be divided into two distances: l 5.9km fun run, for both women and men: The race starts at the pavilion of Khao Tao Reservoir, along Sai Noi Road, along the Tamnak Had Sai Yai path, and then return back to the Khao Tao Reservoir Pavilion, which serves as the finish line.
The Hua Hin World Cup 2022, presented by Viking Club Hua Hin, will take place during the long weekend of 10-11 December, with Monday 12th December a national holiday in Thailand.The seven-a-side Hua Hin World Cup consisted of just six teams when it began but has grown to become a major sporting event with 16 teams and almost 200 amateur players set to take part in this year’s tournament.
– which is one of the best spots for sunset photography in Hua Hin. Approximately 800 runners will participate, with the Hua Hin-Cha-am Tourism Business Association having organised a special room rate as a show of support for people who are travelling to Hua Hin for the event. For further information, visit the event Facebook page: runatkaotao/https://www.facebook.com/huahinsunset-
In addition, there will also be food and beverage outlets, live music from the Thanarat Camp Orchestra, a movie screening and the option to photograph the Khao Tao Reservoir at sunset Teams are made up of local and expat football players from Hua Hin and Bangkok, with many others traveling from across the country to play in the tournament.Matchesare played on the FIFA standard pitches located at True Arena Hua Hin, where the event has been held since 2016.
The event is being organised by Hua Hin Municipality in collaboration with the Hua HinCha-am Tourism Business Association.
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The event will also help to promote tourism in the area, boost the local economy and encourage people to exercise.
l 9.9 km mini marathon for both women and men, begins at the Khao Tao Reservoir pavilion. Runners will follow the Sai Noi Road along the Tamnak Had Sai Yai Road and out towards the entrance for the forest park.
After being officially welcomed and honoured by former deputy prime minister His Excellency Suwat Liptapanlop at Inter Continental Hua Hin Resort, Engelbert enjoyed contemporary Thai cuisine at Jaras Hua Hin, savouring the restaurant’s famed signature dishes including Hor Mok Khun Ya, a traditional recipe created by Khun Ya Jaraspim Liptapanlop. The day before the concert, it was on to BluPort Mall directly adjacent InterContinental Hua Hin Resort and more Thai cultural experiences. At The Legend Arena, Engelbert witnessed a thrilling performance of Muay Thai, the ancient and world-renowned Thai martial art. The boxing performance was led by a Muay Thai professional and Olympic bronze medallist Wiew Yaowapa Burapolchai.Nextup for the singer of pop-music classics was another kind of classic – classic cars – and in this case the pink 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood SixtySpecial like the one owned and cherished by none other than the ‘King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’, Elvis Presley. It was a chance for one music legend to check out the stylish ride of another as well as to take lots of photos to keep the memory alive. For performers who travel the world, life on the road can be exhausting. With a visit to CHEVALA wellness centre, also in BluPort Mall, Engelbert learned about Hua Hin’s premier personalised programme ofhealth, well-being, anti-ageing and beautyEngelberttherapies.Humperdinck’s whirlwind tour of Hua Hin ended on a hight note with an evening at Vana Nava Sky Bar and Restaurant, Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin. The restaurant, bar andnightclub soars 27 storeys above Hua Hin and features a glass-bottomed observation deck for breath-taking views in all directions – ‘Heart Don’t Fail Me Now’ indeed!The night culminated with the concert “The Legendary Engelbert Humperdinck in Hua Hin” in a romantic atmosphere by the sea at night while listening to the warm sound from “Engelbert Humperdinck” very exclusive close-up in the Garden area in the middle of the hotel at the long slope to the swimming pool, signature view at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort.Enjoy an hour-long live performance of popular songs
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Engelbert Humperdinck is a pop music legend. He’s known worldwide for songs such as ‘Release Me (And Let Me Love Again)’ and several other smash hits. To date the British vocalist has sold upwards of 150 million records.Tohis many accomplishments, he now adds another – his first visit to Hua Hin. Ahead of a much-anticipated beachside performance on 20 August – “The Legendary Engelbert Humperdinck in Hua Hin” at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort – the singer arrived in Thailand on 18 August and, always the consummate professional, he immediately headed to Hua Hin to prepare for the show. That didn’t mean, however, there wasn’t time for a typically warm Thai welcome and chance to experience the many delights of Hua Hin.
ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK MAKES HUA HIN EVEN MORE ROMANTIC WITH SEASIDE CONCERT AT INTERCONTINENTAL HUA HIN RESORT — AND GETS CHARMED HIMSELF DURING FIRST-EVER VISIT TO CITY Hot such as Please Release Me, The Last Waltz Lady Of The Night, Misty Blues, After The Loving, Spanish Eyes, Quando Quando Quando, and others, as well as a fine dining 4 course and beverages.Engelbert Humperdinck has said that he returned to Thailand this time to perform at the InterContinental Hotel Hua Hin Resort in a concert titled “The Legendary Engelbert Humperdinck in Hua Hin.” I am overjoyed to return to Thailand. This time, a lot has changed since my last visit, and I’ve seen beautiful architecture and design, including buildings and houses, especially in Hua Hin, which has a beautiful sandy beach, people are extremely nice,as well as well-known and delicious Thai dishes such as Hor Mok Khun Ya, a recipe from Jaratpim Liptapan; the flavour is hot but tasty.
“I didn’t want the restaurant to be just another restaurant and I thought a restaurant around the speciality of salmon could do well,” Waree, who is a self confessed foodie but who had no prior experience running a restaurant business, explained.“Ibegan planning about the restaurant in mid to late 2020 and it took about 6-9 months of research, learning and perfecting the recipes before I actually opened the restaurant.
The concept around Salmon House 102, which is located on Soi 102, is high quality cold smoked and cured salmon and fish. But just two weeks after opening, another COVID-19 wave hit and the restaurant was unable to open for dine in customers.
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In March 2021, Waree took the gutsy move to open her restaurant and with that Salmon House 102 - Hua Hin’s first and only specialty salmon restaurant - was born.
“We are curing and smoking everything ourselves by hand, using a mixture of hickory, cherry and apple wood. It’s a long process but it helps to get the best “Actually,flavour.onour Facebook page, there is a lot of information about the smoking process, so people can read about it there”, Waree added.
Waree said that with the addition of Foodpanda and Grab, she quickly needed to ensure she had sufficient stock and understand how to manage inventory more effectively.
“It was a big learning curve and a challenge, but we got through it”, Waree said. Today, Salmon House has expanded its menu to include a wide range of offerings such as smoked salmon, gravlax, salmon rolls, sashimi, spicy salmon salad, sandwiches, bagels and pasta. “We use Pacific salmon (Coho) which is low in fat and high quality. This helps us to create a really good product”, Waree said.
In addition, the hot smoked mackerel and salmon mousse are also popular. “We also get requests for some special items such as pasture raised New Zealand rib eye and pork tomahawk which we can smoke but you need to order in advance, normally a couple of days before”.Waree says she now has plans to try and expand her business by offering wholesale options to restaurants, as well as bringing other outlets on board as resellers. Salmon House 102 is located on Soi 102, you can find more information at house102/www.facebook.com/salmon-https://
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Like many restaurants, Waree quickly turned to food delivery apps such as Foodpanda and Grab as a way to generate custom, as well as creating an ‘in-restaurant’ shop. And it worked, orders began to come in once more but that too generated its own problem.
The salmon is available as cold smoked, but also in various different cures such as gravlax, citrus fruits, lox and beetroot & coriander.
Then it was decision time.Sensing there could be an opportunity in her found ‘business’, Waree had ambitions to take her salmon smoking to the next “Ilevel.started to smoke salmon at home and I could sell it to friends and family and to people on Facebook”, Waree told Hua Hin “ButToday.Ihadno footfall. I thought that because the salmon seemed to be quite popular, maybe I could open a restaurant.
COVID-19 devastated many businesses but also created new opportunities for those who were brave enough to start up during the pandemic. Against all odds, one business in Hua Hin not only survived the lockdowns and various regulations, but has gone on to flourish as life has started to return to some form of normality. After she began smoking salmon at her home in Hua Hin, 37 year old Waree Sriton had a decision to make. What began as part hobby and part means of generating some additional income, Waree started smoking salmon for friends and family. But fairly quickly and entirely by word of mouth, more people kept asking to try Waree’s smoked salmon. She then set up a Facebook page, which gave her a platform to promote her salmon and orders started to roll in.
“We have quite a big mix of customers, all different people. There are a lot of foreigners coming to eat in the restaurant, others just buy the smoked salmon to take home,” Waree said. “Thai customers mostly order on Foodpanda or Grab, they like the spicy salmon salad and the sashimi,” Waree added.
The early momentum Waree had generated at Salmon House 102 had been completely dashed.
Some of the most popular dishes on the menu at Salmon House 102 include salmon steak with squid ink pasta and cherry tomatoes, cold smoked salmon salad with shallots, apple and cucumber and Ravioli filled with smoked salmon and spinach. The white wine poached salmon and cubed cucumber is also popular.
“There’s been an increase in people’s awareness within the past two years around their health and how to improve their wellbeing and lifestyle, which was prominent at this event that covered everything from organic farming, gut health and alternative medicine. A holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle.”
During the event you will have the opportunity to try some medical massage, hear more about organic soap making, organic farming, exotic ways from the
Le Jardin Hua Hin, Soi 90 17 Sept, 11:00 - 18:00 Free entry HOT support the wonderful people behind these businesses that have a conscious mindset and bring their brand forward,” Dina explained.The idea was welcomed among the local community and within a short time the list of vendors was filled to the maximum number of participants.Whenmentioning the idea to Carl Parker, the owner of Le Jardin, which is located on soi 90, he was more than happy to offer the restaurant as a venue. With its unique, rustic and harmonious atmosphere, nestled in the backstreets of soi 94, this would be the perfect place to host the event.
“I wanted to involve local businesses but had to be selective in matching the theme of a conscious lifestyle or it wouldn’t make much sense otherwise. I’m so grateful for all our sponsors and media partners, which have been generous to dedicate either funding or time so this event could become a reality. And that is basically what this is all about - us as a community, helping and contributing to a healthy and conscious lifestyle.”“I’m sure that the residents and the tourists will find the curiosity to visit the event and be as supportive as everyone involved. At least, that’s what I’m hoping for.”
On September 17 a tasting menu and conscious lifestyle event will be held at the centrally located French-inspired culinary restaurant, Le Jardin. Helping to showcase a number of local Hua Hin vendors and businesses, the theme of the event will be centered around health, wellness and sustainability. “I got the idea when attending a huge global wellness event hosted in Bangkok”, said event organiser, Dina from SoHeartMe.
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“This made me think that actually not many people know about the existing businesses in Hua Hin that provide organic, healthy and sustainable products or services. After some pondering, I decided that I wanted to somehow Caribbean, individual nutritional supplements, sustainable ways of living and to purchase keto bread, handcrafted accessories and jewelry, and more. There will be a dedicated corner for livestream as well.
Le Jardin, is offering a special tasting menu for the day for 499 THB. However their à la carte is also available, if you would prefer to try something from their menu.
Think tapas style Thai street food and other classic dishes reinvented with a modern twist, which ensures the food is every bit as fun and interesting as theParticularlyvenue.
Yet when it comes to nightfall, Praça gets a little more uptempo, especially at weekends, when there are live DJs and music.
The food Praça’s food offering is really unique and unlike anything else available in Hua Hin. Its menu is centered around the “Thai Izakaya” concept, with an emphasis on shareable bites of delicious Thai fusion dishes, packed full of flavour.
The same can be said for the Moo Ping Bo Larn, grilled coconut brushed pork skewer, apple ajard, shallot and Praça chili sauce, inspired by the famous BBQ pork street food, just in a way you almost certainly won't have experienced before.
The Nam Tok Nuae Yang, grilled beef, shallot, spring onion, mint and chili - tender, juicy and thinly sliced strips of beef - was another real highlight.Other favorites included the Moo Krob Baan Nok, crispy pork belly, bai cha muang, ceylon spinach in kaffir lime and the Gaeng Kua Bai Cha Ploo Poo, Thai crab, betal leaf curry, also with kaffir Lime.
The cocktails
The cocktails at Praça are just as interesting and exciting as the food, where local flavours are mixed with premiumRecommendedingredients. is the Hua Gin, which mixes Four Pillar’s Bloody Shiraz Gin, pomelo, guava, lemon and chili, and has a warming kick for those iswasgalangalholyDryTheBasil!,reallimemilk,rum,Nusaadventurous.feelingBornToRum,Cañawhitebanana,coconutmakrutleafandjuicealsohadakick,whileHolywhichincludesBotanistIslayGin,pineapple,basil,betelleaf,andlemonourfavouriteandamusttry.
The hotel We visited the hotel hot on the heels of it being recognised as one of the region’s top properties and amongst the best places to stay in theInworld.July, The Standard, Hua Hin was ranked as the #1 Resort Hotel in Southeast Asia, #7 Resort Hotel in Asia and the #35 Hotel or Resort in the World at the Travel + Leisure World’s Best AwardsThe2022.awards, which were voted for by the discerning readers of what is widely regarded as the world’s leading luxury travel and lifestyle magazine saw The Standard, Hua Hin achieve an outstanding overall score of 97.38 out of 100.
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Praça at The Standard, Hua Hin: Open daily from For4pm-11pmmore information visit, https://www. facebook.com/pracahuahin
With its modern take on Thai cuisine, partnered with its excellent cocktails, Praça should become one of your regular places to hangout in Hua Hin. Since its highly anticipated opening in December 2021, much has been talked and written about The Standard, Hua Hin. And rightly so. The opening of The Standard has not only brought an energy and buzz to Hua Hin’s hospitality scene, but has helped change the perception of Hua Hin as a destination.
The hotel, which is particularly popular with the younger weekend crowd from Bangkok, has a fun, easy going and relaxed atmosphere, while at the same time is stylish, trendy and anything but standard.Asidefrom younger tourists, The Standard offers a lot for expats and people living in Hua Hin, especially when it comes to dining and cocktails. From its beachside location, Praça is a wonderful hangout spot for relaxing or catching up with friends over some mouthwatering food and superb Offeringcocktails.bothinside and outside dining, this stylish bar and restaurant spans the beautifully restored Heritage House, with its welcoming veranda and alfresco seating area.Praça is perfect for golden hour or those beforeandsipjustafternoonslateandearlyeveningswhereyouwanttooncocktailsshareabitenightfall.
good is the Esarn Tuna, larb tuna served on a black rice cracker - it’s all the flavours you enjoy from larb, just on a whole different level.
The boat trips operate between 8.00 – 16.30 every day but can be dependent on the weather and will not operate during heavy rain.
The students help to explain the different cultural aspects of Khlong Khao Daeng, providing information about the local area during the boat trip.
from the pier in front of Wat Khao Daeng, with the 3-4 kilometre cruise taking between 50 minutes to an hour.
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The route along the waterway is also teeming with wildlife and you can expect to see a wide variety of animals such as cormorants, egrets, coastline.viewsandthetakeoflangurs.andswordfish,mudskippers,macaques,spectacledThelatterparttheboattripwillyououttowardsGulfofThailandoffersspectacularalongtheBoatsarerented
The rental of the boat costs 500 baht, with each boat able to seat a maximum of six people.
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The park covers over 90 square kilometres across Sam Roi Yot and Kuiburi districts in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province and is an area rich in both natural beauty and wildlife. From hidden temples to panoramic viewpoints and beachside camping - there are some wonderful places to Someexplore.ofthe most popular points of interest in the national park include Phraya Nakhon Cave, Samphraya Beach, Sai Cave, Kheo Cave, Laem Sala Beach and Thung Sam Roi Yot. But there is one activity that is suitable for everyone and which is ideal for a day trip out from Hua Hin.The Khao Daeng Canal Boat Trip lets you take in the unique and interesting scenery along the waterway, which flows from the national park out to the Gulf of will be able to see a number of unusual rock formations along the way, one of which is said to look like a crocodile climbing up the side of a cliff, while others are said to look like a monkey’s face and the head of a whale.
The Khao Daeng viewpoint is open from 8am to 3pmHowever,daily. if you want to climb to the viewpoint to watch the sunrise, you need to contact the national park office 1-2 days in advance and they will send navigation staff to assist you.
Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park entrance fee: Thais pay 40 baht for adults and 20 baht for children, while foreigners pay 200 baht for adults and 100 baht for children. This fee is only paid once per visit, but it allows you to visit all attractions or interesting sights throughout the entire national park.
Just a stone’s throw from Hua Hin, Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park is packed full of interest ing and spectacular places to visit.
The viewpoint can be reached by climbing 480 metres to the summit. The climb is challenging in places and suitable footwear is recommended. However, once at the top, you get a stunning 360-degree view of the sea, mountains, rice fields, and local villages and much more.
According to Supranee Seesang, an officer at Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, the boat trips have become increasingly popular with tourists in recent months, particularly following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.During the week, approximately 100-150 Thai and foreign tourists will take a boat trip, while on weekends or public holidays there can be double the number of thetourists.Duringweekends, students from the local nieghbourhood take part in a program which sees them work as tour guides for people taking a boat trip.
Previously, the boat trips were operated by villagers from the nearby Khlong Khao Daeng community.However, the national park later stepped in to take over management of the boat tours. While locals still operate the tours, park officials provide assistance aimed at boosting the safety and performance of the service, as well helping locals with promotional campaigns and activities.
A BOAT TRIP AND A STUNNING VIEWPOINT: WHY KHAO DAENG IN SAM ROI YOT IS A GREAT DAY OUT FROM HUA HIN
The aim of the program is to help students improve their communication skills and boost their confidence, as well as earn a small supplementary income.There is no set fee for the student guides, with fees determined by the generosity of the tourists taking the boat trips. After taking a boat trip, the nearby Khao Daeng Viewpoint, which offers spectacular views of the surrounding area, is a must visit.
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