Hua Hin Today Newspaper September 2018 by Hua Hin Today

Hua Hin, Cha-Am, Pranburi

September 2018

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2 Hua Hin and Cha-am is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. The resort town is estimated to generate around 45 tonnes of food and plastic waste every day. Businesses such as resorts and hotels may need to consider managing and reducing food waste and rerouting usable resources to those in need. ‘Table to Farm’ is a food waste reduction program for hotels to achieve this goal. Founder of the Table to Farm program, Kulanard Kanathanavanich, says that the program consists of 3 stages: 1. Food waste reduction within Food and Beverages Departments by tracking waste and setting targets. 3. Sorting scraps and food trimmings to provide to local livestock farms in need

2. Managing and rerouting unused ingredients and prepared foods to those in need.

The Program works with local nearby community schools in need, setting up distribution points for school collections

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The program also educates local farmers on best practices for feed management and safety. The program aims to foster a sense of care and responsibility by organising activities for staff to interact with program beneficiaries to show that their actions have tremendous impact. Kulanard Kanathanavanich, who also serves as Executive Director of Regent Cha-am Hospitality School (RHS) in Regent Beach, says that food waste reduction and management should be emphasised within hospitality institutions for both existing and new staff. “We are also teaching these conservation methods to our students at

RHS so that new generations of working professionals can be more aware and do their part to minimise food waste” Not only does food waste contribute to a tremendous waste of resources such as water, land and money, green house gases are produced such as methane and carbon dioxide. “With proper sorting and management, food waste can be reduced and put to better use for those in need. The resources required are minimal and great success can be achieved through many small scale actions. If each individual contributes, together we can make a huge difference.” The Table to Farm program hopes to show that not only can food waste reduction initiatives improve a hotel’s profitability; it can also create a huge community impact. Individual hotels have the power to make changes and create positive impact for the industry. The program’s approach has been officially shared with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, President of the Hotels Association of West Thailand and President of the Hotels Association of Hua Hin and Cha-Am. The message is now being passed-on and discussed with other operators.

3 Content 4 Cover Story I prefer to call this time of the year the ‘quiet season’. Not the ‘low season’, the ’rainy season’ or any other negative title; it’s just quiet. Neither is this the ‘dull season’, with festivals aplenty whether they involve the fine food and dining that makes Hua Hin such a special destination or sporting events such as our current Golf Festival. Some of us really enjoy this time of the year; especially as our region is the driest in Thailand and grey skies aren’t a deterrent to enjoy what’s happening around town. However quiet isn’t what our local businesses want to experience; so why is Hua Hin so quiet? Despite recent announcements on an expansion of the airport, Hua Hin still suffers from the lack of both international and domestic flights. Chiang Mai now has eight international and eight domestic flights available but with Hua Hin having just one flight available (to Kuala Lumpur) is one obvious deficiency. To ‘hide your light under a bushel’ simply means that you have hidden away your talent, gifts, abilities, and not promoted them in a way that others can see. That’s another reason for the quiet season; ‘Brand Hua Hin’ is yet to emerge on the world stage. Of course many of Hua Hin’s visitors are those escaping the European winter and they will soon return. After a scorching hot European summer, Thailand’s warm weather may come as a relief as these ‘snow birds’ return to their ‘home away from home’; we’re ready to welcome them back! David : editor@huahintoday.com

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4 Saphan Pla - Walking Street on the Water

Saphan Pla is Hua Hin’s main fishing pier. It has now been developed as a promenade for a very pleasant evening stroll out to sea for a taste of market food, entertainment, to enjoy cool breezes and over-the-ocean vistas of the coastline.

The pier is now welcoming visitors every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from sunset. However as a real working facility for the Hua Hin fishing industry, there will be occasions when a large fishing boat needing to offload a catch will restrict access. Another disruption will follow should there be severe weather as visitor safety is of prime importance. Market stalls follow the length of the pier with smiling owners cooking fresh morsels for passersby. There’s plenty of room for everyone with one side reserved for wooden seating or some visitors just squat on the raised concrete side. Take care of the drop to waters below; perhaps some

strategically placed floatation devices would be worth having on hand just in case! Don’t be deterred if you find Thai food a little daunting with a smattering of stalls catering for western tastes with burgers, kebabs and barbecue options available. However this is the best place to try authentic Thai food that’s a bit unusual and of course sea food galore. A portion is likely to cost only 30 - 50 THB. At the end of the pier you may prefer to sit at a table or even a deck chair to relax and enjoy the entertainment from a musical ensemble or a Thai dancing troupe; but not karaoke!

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Small fishing boats are on hand for visitors to experience a short trip on calm seas. The fishermen are all trying to make a good impression with their boats cleanedup and proudly flying brand new Thailand flags. Life jackets are compulsory with the supervision of marine authorities to ensure a safe cruise.

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Ankle-deep floodwaters overran central markets in Phetchaburi city last month, as officials scrambled to issue nationwide flood warnings in other provinces.

D ow n tow n P h e tc h a b u r i wa s underwater in parts however this appears to be manageable. “Over the past month, we tried to control the water volume, but the situation has changed now. There’s more water, and all sectors are working to drain it to the sea,” said Nuttawut Phetphorahomsorn, Deputy Phetchaburi Governor. “I think we can handle the levels in the city. There might be flooding, but it won’t take long to bring it down.” The Kaeng Krachan Dam, 200 k i l o m e t re s s o u t h o f B a n g ko k i n HUA HIN TODAY, September 2018

Phetchaburi, hit capacity earlier last month and officials there have urged residents to remain vigilant. The current provincial flooding is from both the dam and overflow from the Phetchaburi River, said Samrerng Saengphuwong of the Office of National Water Resources. Meanwhile the Pranburi dam still has enough capacity to receive water says Mr. Pairoj Kamton the dam Director of Operation and Maintenance. Relentless heavy rains have resulted in a huge runoff flowing into Pranburi dam which is the biggest dam in the province. The run-off has been about 4-5 million cu/m per day from the midle of July. This has resulted in a water retention of 316 million cu/m however with the dam capacity of 391 million cu/m this was around 80.9 % . There is a discharge to canals of 8.3 million cu/m per day as well as the production of water for Hua Hin and the Pranburi district. This means there is unlikely to be flooding from a dam overflow for Hua Hin residents as the Pranburi dam has enough capacity to receive more water unless very heavy rainfall occurs.

When : Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 PM to 10 PM. Recommended for : Visit the pier as an evening family excursion or a romantic alternative for couples escaping the hustle and bustle of downtown Hua Hin. Cost : No entry costs with many food options at market prices. A 30 minute fishing boat ride is around 300 THB. Comments : This venue is non-smoking and alcohol free; but unfortunately not plastic free. Rubbish disposal must be in the bins provided; plastic bags and polystyrene containers are in abundance; please don’t let them end up in the ocean. Facebook : www.facebook.com/ SaphanplaHuahin

Saphan Pla presents the best of what Hua Hin has to offer. It’s about the ocean and beach with a laid back ambience for all the family and last but not least sensational food. Taking a ‘walk on water’ along the pier is now a ‘must do’ for every weekend visitor as a most authentic Hua Hin experience. Where : Near the ocean end of Soi 55 in central Hua Hin. Parking, especially for cars, is limited. It may be best to park elsewhere and take a tuk tuk.

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6 Walter Camenisch; Creator of the ‘Manora Family’

There’s a large signboard on display as you enter the Manora Company offices showing Managing Director Walter Camenisch, employees and his own family all described as members of the Manora family. The family theme comes through loud and strong when considering the Manora business operations and meeting with MD Walter. After commencing the business on 22nd July 1998, the company now has around 40 fulltime ‘family members’ who keep the Manora Villages running smoothly on a day-to-day basis. It’s not unusual for the foreign operators of businesses in Thailand to have difficulty securing the loyalty of Thai staff. That’s not an issue for Walter with a respectful approach and treating them as his own family. It’s certainly not the ‘master and servant’ approach adopted by some. Attending the 20th anniversary of his business revealed a display of affection and enthusiasm by staff and contractors as well as clients past and present joining the celebrations.

Walter is the highest profile member of the Manora family joining activities such as the ‘Khao Tao Clean Up Day’ to keep the community clean and green, the Manora Village Golf Day and Loy Krathong to introduce Manora residents to Thai culture. He doesn’t need to avoid or ignore any concerns of the residents; they are few and far between and managed with renowned Swiss hospitality and efficiency. Walter is a considered and thoughtful Swiss national with a twinkle in his eye. His background before moving with his Thai wife Phitsamai and family to Hua Hin some 30 years ago, followed university studies in linguistics, the Arts and a short career as a teacher. That move wasn’t always plain sailing. With little more than personal luggage and minimal financial resources, he needed

to ride the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990’s before astute land purchases, management acumen and being in the ‘right place at the right time’ led to the success of the three stages of the Manora development with a total of 99 luxury villas completed. That’s a deliberate number in recognition of the significance of the number 9 to the Thai people’s reverence to the late King Rama IX. The name ‘Manora’ is also a reference to the Thai culture that Walter enjoys and respects. “Pra Suthon - Manora” is a famous epic love story as the tale of ‘Kinnaree Manora’, a goddess in Thai mythology who appeared as half woman half swan and could fly or shed her wings to assume human form as she pleased. Walter is an optimist about the future of Hua Hin with the Thai royal heritage being just one of the attractions.

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One insight Walter offered was how European visitors from a county with a royal history understand the importance of this heritage and feel ‘at home’ sharing these values. He believes that offering security and attention to matters such as health and safety but with the opportunity to experience the culture of Thailand is the key to the appeal of Hua Hin. Walter says that the development of Hua Hin now means that every service and shopping need is available with further infrastructure development and rapid transport links soon to complete the picture. The areas where improvements are required are traffic management, the poor conditions of secondary roads and water drainage. With effective marketing he believes that it is a matter of time before Hua Hin takes the next step to become Thailand’s premier destination for tourists and new residents. Completion of the Manora 3 village in December 2017 and successful property sales means that it’s now time for Walter to reflect, consider future development opportunities, but also time to re-launch the Manora Real Estate arm of the business. Walter is justifiably proud that his personal values and goals have become a part of the company culture with customers treated with respect, honesty and integrity to build an unrivalled reputation in the area of real estate and property development. Becoming a member of the Manora family will always a rewarding experience. About Manora Village www.manoravillage.com About Manora Properties www.manoraproperty.com

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8 BMW Builds X5 in Thailand to Counteract U.S. - China Tariffs BMW said it is producing between 10,000 and 20,000 X5 sports utility vehicles in Thailand as a way to supply Chinese customers, now that imported vehicles from the United States face a 40% tariff.

In spring 2016, BMW started building the X5 in Thailand and this plant is now capable of making a “significant portion” of the vehicles that would otherwise have been exported from its plant in South Carolina, to China. “This is one action to counteract,” Chief Executive Harald Krueger said in discussing the company’s second-quarter results. – Reuters

Harley-Davidson Motorcycles in Thailand

US President Trump has threatened the iconic motorcycle company Harley-Davidson with severe taxes and predicted a public revolt that he said would eventually put the 115-year-old firm out of business, blasting the Wisconsin company for a plan to move some operations outside the United States.

delivers responsive handling like no other. The three new hot rod baggers take the base level models and elevate them with a current custom styling statement that is sinister in design and dark in its finishes. They let you pass faster, stop quicker, take curves tighter, and see and be seen better. Paul James, Manager of Product Portfolio, HarleyDavidson® said, “Our new custom baggers are the most aggressive, on-trend touring bikes in the market and our owners love to roll up to their favorite hangouts and show off. But we also know it’s important for them to be able to hit the open road in comfort and style. These new hot rod baggers are the epitome of capable touring bikes that look cool, and ride better than ever.”

Harley-Davidson had long planned to open a new plant in Thailand, a decision that predated the trade war between Trump and the leaders of a number of other countries. But the firm said It was shifting more production overseas specifically to blunt the impact of the tariffs imposed by Europe.

Th e l e a d i n g A m e r i c a n l e i s u re m o to rcyc l e manufacturer is rolling out 18 of its latest Model Year 2018 motorcycles in Thailand. They comprise of three CVO™s, twelve Softails as well as a Road King™ Special, Street Glide™ Special and a Road Glide™ Special. To celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 115th Anniversary, the motor company is launching a complete custom revolution: Twelve all-new Softail™ models that are totally reinvented. They feature a reinvented frame built to harness the massive power of the Milwaukee-Eight™ 107 and 114 engines. This is where authentic heritage and custom soul meet modern edge and technology. Mr. Thanabodee Kulthol (Mark), Market Operations Lead for Harley–Davidson Thailand, added: “18 new models of Harley–Davidson 2018 motorcycles are the first lot of 100 models that Harley–Davidson is introducing to the market. Harley-Davidson® takes the wildly popular Road King™ Special, Street Glide™ Special and Road Glide™ Special in a new design direction for 2018, swapping chrome for black. Powered by the muscular Milwaukee-Eight™ 107 V-Twin (1745cc) engine it provides quick throttle response, and combined with the all-new dual bending valve front suspension and easily adjustable emulsion rear shocks, it HUA HIN TODAY, September 2018

Dave Foley, Vice President of Product Planning and Portfolio Management, Harley-Davidson® Motor Company said, “Our new touring motorcycles will be some of our most sought-after bikes in 2018. For CVO™, we’ve rebooted the styling tone of the overall lineup and added some exclusive performance enhancements. The level of fit, finish and performance has never been higher, and owners will appreciate the intricate details like the new color trim on the rocker box lowers that marks the CVO™ engine’s exclusivity”. These new models reflect our design philosophy. Everything we do, every technology we invent and every motorcycle we reinvented, must increase the feeling for you, the rider. For twelve all–new Softails™, we have totally reinvented frame with modern and refined Milwaukee–Eight™ V–Twin engine, which results in lighter weight, increase in agility and speed, and smoother rides. Each model was reinvented to suit with different kinds of riders.

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The World Mosquito Program Early Success in Eliminating Dengue Fever

Last month’s report from ABC Australia has described a project in Indonesia showing early signs of success in eradicating one of the world’s most debilitating viruses — dengue fever.

Transmitted by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, dengue fever is active in more than 100 countries worldwide, infecting 400 million people every year and killing 25,000. But scientists from the Eliminate Dengue Fever program in Indonesia believe the virus may have met its match. With technology exported from Melbourne’s Monash University, mosquitos in Yogyakarta have been infected with bacteria called Wolbachia, which renders the insects incapable of carrying and transmitting dengue fever. So far the Yogyakarta team has released 6 million Wolbachia infected mosquitos, effectively breeding the disease carrying population out of existence. Once mosquitoes with Wolbachia are released, they breed with wild mosquitoes. Over time, the majority of mosquitoes carry Wolbachia. These mosquitoes have a reduced ability to transmit viruses to people. Wolbachia naturally occurs in up to 60% of all insect species. However, it is not found in the Aedes Aegypti mosquito “Confident? Of course I’m confident, because the potential of this project is massive,” entomologist Warsito Tantowijoyo said. “In areas where the Wolbachia bacteria have been established, we found that there haven’t been any reported cases of local virus transmission,” Mr Warsito added. “All of the evidence is pointing towards success,” said Professor Cameron Simmons, director of Impact Assessment

at the World Mosquito Program. The most common methods of controlling dengue fever, such as fumigation, are only temporary and vaccines are considered too expensive in developing countries, where the virus is most prevalent. The advantage of the Wolbachia bacteria is that, once established in the mosquito population, it’s a permanent fix.

The World Mosquito Program, known locally as Eliminate Dengue Yogyakarta, works with the community to grow and release mosquitoes with Wolbachia. The World Mosquito Program is currently operating in 12 countries around the world – including Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, Kiribati, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Mexico. “The demand is large. We are continually being approached by disease affected countries; our challenge is to keep up with that demand,” said Professor Simmons. The involvement of Thailand, one of the countries most affected by Dengue Fever is not described in the official World Mosquito Program website www. worldmosquitoprogram.org or related sources of information.

Professor Scott O’Neill, Director, World Mosquito Program with Dr Luciano Moreira, Brazil Program Lead HUA HIN TODAY, September 2018

10 Morchit Van Station Changes

Transport for all vans from Morchit 2 bus station Bangkok has moved to a new van station under the Expressway opposite Morchit 2 starting last month.

The new small van station provides service for all the tickets sales. Each terminal has 12 ticket offices and inside there are clear signs to guide passengers to each region, a van lane and instructions to catch the vans. This new van station has a modern style, is convenient and safe in accordance with the policy of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO). The van station only allows ticket entry and is open every day from 03.00 A.M. to 10.00 P.M. Inside the station there are 5 main terminals including a public relations terminal. Terminal A is for the northern and northeastern region, terminal B is for the central region, terminal C is for the eastern region. Terminal D is for the southern region, including Cha-Am, Hua Hin and Pranburi. There are also 144 platforms for van parking. Initially the transport company has shuttle buses for customers who do not know how to reach the station from Morchit 2. Thai PBS

Michelin Guide Set to Cover Phuket

The Michelin guide to Thailand’s best restaurants will go beyond Bangkok to the southern tourism locations of Phuket and Phang Nga by year’s end, part of the country’s efforts to keep attracting visitors.

Miss Universe 2018 to be held in Thailand

Miss Universe Organization president Paula Shugart has that Thailand will host Miss Universe, the highly-regarded pageant this year.

(From left) South African and Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Miss Universe 1965 from Thailand Apasra Hongsakula and Miss Universe 2005 from Canada Natalie Glebova. Segsarn Trai-Ukos, Country Director of Michelin Siam Co., Ltd. and Secretary General of Michelin East Asia and Australia, revealed that the extension of The MICHELIN Guide’s reach to Phuket and Phang-nga is part of Michelin Group’s commitment to contribute to the prestige of local Thai gastronomy and hospitality scenes on a worldwide scale, and make travel more enjoyable for everyone – in line with Michelin’s corporate slogan: “A Better Way Forward”. The expanded guide will be published in November, according to the Thai unit of the French tiremaker and publisher and will be available in a bilingual edition (Thai and English), in both print and digital versions. The review can boost tourism revenue by highlighting the different cuisines HUA HIN TODAY, September 2018

available, Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Yuthasak Supasorn said in an interview. “Gastronomy is Thailand’s strength,” Yuthasak said, adding the goal is to cover the whole country by 2021 under a five-year agreement with Michelin. A debut Michelin guide was rolled out last year for Bangkok, long a food-lover’s paradise. Indian restaurant Gaggan was among three that won two stars in the review, but none of those assessed achieved the coveted top accolade of three stars. Yuthasak said Michelin’s anonymous restaurant reviewers have been conducting inspections in the south since April. No plans for a further expansion to Hua Hin have been announced.

Apasra Hongsakula, who became the first Thai woman to win Miss Universe in 1965, also attended the press event, along with Miss Universe 2017 Demi-Leigh NelPeters and Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova, the Canadian winner who has become a businesswoman in Thailand since she was crowned. Considering the fact that Thais treat the Miss Universe contest as seriously as the Olympics, it seems likely that the pageant is going to be one of the biggest events in the country this year. Thailand has only hosted the pageant twice — in 1992 and 2005. Tourism Minister Weerasak Kosurat expressed his confidence in Thailand’s ability to host the Miss Universe contestants. While it has not yet been confirmed whether the

contest will be held in Bangkok, the City of Angels is the destination the government is looking to promote during the event. However the pageant is likely to be held at Muang Thong Thani complex in Nonthaburi on December 17th. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha welcomed the organisers’ choice, saying the government was willing to support the pageant. “Other countries would know more about Thailand as contestants would join activities at several places,” he said. Thailand hosted the 41st pageant in 1992, followed by the 54th in 2005. Two Thais have been crowned Miss Universe; Apasara Hongsakula in 1965 and Porntip Nakhirunkanok in 1988.

12 Waste separation to reduce Global Warning

The Hua Hin Municipality has set up activities for community care and one of the activities that is very good is “Beautiful Community to separate waste to reduce global warming”. This activity will allow people living in each community participate and make a contribution to the community, because in addition to cleaning the surrounding area, it will also increase income for villagers in the community. It is the policy of the Ministry of Interior to focus on the cooperation of local people in the campaign to build public awareness and behaviour in waste disposal. It is supported by The Public Health and Environment Division of Hua Hin Municipality which supports and participates in the activities of all communities in Hua Hin. The community of Railway and Khao Tao have been participating in activities by helping to separate waste and cleaning the community by eliminating weeds alongside the community and surrounds in July and August in order to offer a royal blessing to His Majesty King Rama IX and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.

Mobile Passport service The Provincial government of Prachuap Khiri Khan and Department of Consular Affairs have arranged for a mobile unit for passport services for the convenience of people living in the provinces and nearby provinces. The service will be provided at second floor auditorium of the Prachuap Khiri Khan Provincial Administration from September 3-10, 08.30 a.m – 4.30 p.m everyday. Thai people who are interested to obtain a passport should be prepared to complete the following documents. 1. The Real I.D card (prepare 2 copies) 2. 1,000 baht fee 3. 40 Baht fee for delivery by post. For more information, please contact: 0-32602017 or 0-3261-1491

Develop and cleaning the Hua Hin Municipality entrance

Occupational Promotion Program by Hua Hin Municipality Mr. Jeerawat Pramanee, Permanent Secretary of the Municipality of Hua Hin and Environmental Health and Safety staff are undertaking the development and cleaning works at the entrance to the parking area of the Hua Hin municipality office building to improve the landscape and cleanliness to improve image and for people who come to use the various services within the office.

The second time of monkey sterilisation

Mrs. Rumpa Chamlongrach, The director of Social Welfare Division and staff are promoting the making of cleaning products, soap and cream from pineapples with packaging for people in the community. The project aims to promote the quality of community life as sustainable development. This project budget is allocated to each community does not exceed two hundred thousand baht. There are 22 communities involved in this program which aims to increase the income of members and also to reduce expenses.

The residential project for low income people

The municipality of Hua Hin and the Department of The Wildlife Conservation have carried out the removal of the monkeys from Khao Takiab for sterilisation for the second time. Since the first operation the monkey population has increased rapidly and caused problems for villagers in the community of Takiab and the monkey park.

If the condo is not finished, what should you do?

Ms. Pailin Kongpun, Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin, presided over a meeting of the City Development Council to solve problems for residents who are living along the Hua Hin Railway to clarify the residential project for low income people. In the meeting the Treasury Department provided information that there will be housing project for low income people. The Government Savings Bank and the Government Housing Bank will be take care and arrange the construction for the people to have new housing. The Treasury Department is awaiting further clarification to be provided at the next meeting. HUA HIN TODAY, September 2018

The Consumer Protection Centre at the Hua Hin municipality is responsible for monitoring and monitoring the behaviour of business operators and for dissemination

of knowledge about what consumers can do if the condo is not completed. Legal advice, information and complaints can be managed Consumer Protection Centre. In choosing a condo that has not been built or is under construction, purchasers need to find out information about the company, the project’s history and past performance before making a decision. The construction period should be noted on the contract to reduce the problem from the risk, if delays occur the purchaser can claim damages from the company under the Condominium Act 2008 as below: -In the case of unfinished construction, the buyer has the right to terminate the contract and receiving a refund for both the deposit and the down payment together with interest at 7.5 percent per annum starting from the date of commencement of the reservation. -In cases where the condo is delayed by the seller, that the seller must pay a penalty to the buyer on a daily basis, the rate is 0.01% of the price until the condo is completed and delivered to the buyer completed or as agreed. For termination of contract and buyer can get refunded if the project is does not follow the contract agreement by not finishing construction or the project owners cannot transfer their ownership to the buyer. The buyer can cancel the contract immediately by reference to evidence and documents and contacting the sales office to inform them of the contract cancellation and requesting a refund. In the event of a delay in claiming a penalty, the following steps should be undertaken: 1. Provide a letter of intent to request a fine as in the contract, filed to the seller and clearly specify how to pay the fine. 2. The letter needs to be addressed to the authorised directors of the Company and posted to the address specified in the contract and must be registered. 3. Wait for a response from the company to pay the penalty as requested in the letter and verify that the return letter clearly states the amount, form, payment date and payout date. If the seller refuses to pay the fine or pay not in accordance with the claim, the buyer should make an additional letter and return it with the previous letter to confirm the demand. If the company still refuses to pay a complaint should be filed to the Consumer Protection Centre. 4. After the condo is completed, ready to transfer and move in, the buyer should not sign to receive the room until the complaint is satisfied and before the lawsuit is completed.

Dredging the Canal to Prepare for the Rainy Season.

Mr. Montree Chuphu, Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin, and Colonel Anon Phetkham, Acting Head of Civil Affairs Division of Thanarat Campus Infantry Center have checked the water-distribution canal at Takiab area and explored the canal area The survey was conducted by drones flying over the area to survey and cleaning the started canal from the North of Nong Kae train station to the south of the Nong Kae Bridge. It covers the entire cleaning area over 300 metres. The combined efforts to dredge the weed in the canal are to prepare and protect the area from floods during the rainy season, and it is also one of the activities of the volunteer project of King Rama IX project is called “We do goodness by heart”, which Hua Hin has organised every month.

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From the last campaign in which Time Optic donated 999 eyeglasses to Hua Hin’s community for our late King Rama IX, Mr. Pramote Thanyakulsaja (The owner) has seen that there are still many people in Hua Hin who have problems with their eye sight but have not been brave enough to get eyeglasses or to get eye testing.

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BROCHETTES PORC, POULET, AUX DEUX SAUCES, FRITES Skewered pork, chicken, two sauces, French fries STEAK FRITES SALADE BEURRE DU BISTROT + 100 Beef steak, French fries, salad, garlic butter FILET DE BAR AU VIN BLANC, RIZ Sea bass, white wine sauce, rice SOLE MEUNIERE, CITRON, POMMES DE TERRE VAPEUR Sole meuniere, lemon, herb butter, potatoes MAGRET DE CANARD, POIVRE VERT, FRITES Roasted duckling breast, green pepper, French fries

According to Mr. Pramote’s plan, he would like to organise this campaign every year for Hua Hin’s community because he is very sure that there are still many people who want to have a wonderful chance like this.

DESSERTS

LE DUO CRÉME BRULEE ET MOUSSE AU CHOCOLAT A duo of creme brullee and chocolate mousse

Open from 3 PM Address: Soi Poonsuk (behind Hua Hin Temple) E-mail: christian.vonau@gmail.com Tel: 66 98 453-7562, 66 32 900 983

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A new campaign has been organised to understand what is necessary and to make them feel comfortable about receiving their eyeglasses. Time Optic had announced their first campaign on 23rd of July on Facebook with people sharing how pleased they were with their changed eyesight with big smiles and a lot of joy as they could see a clear world again. As well as this, the quality of the frames and lenses that Time Optic gave them for this campaign are better and stronger.

15 An Alternative Treatment That Really Resonates

Wim van den Toorn first became a convert to the efficacy of Bio-Resonance after success in the treatment of his wife’s severe allergy problems. After the failure of more conventional medical treatments, her relief from this distressing condition lasted for 15 years. In therapy, disharmonic oscillations are returned to the body in a therapeutically effective way. The returned oscillations correct the distorted ones and stimulate the cells to oscillate in the original mode.

The couple was considering travelling to Singapore for another round of treatment before they discovered a Bio-Resonance Clinic in Bangkok and once again relief was at hand. That led to Wim learning more of the theory and practical application of this alternative medical treatment. His enthusiastic conversion led to the commencement of a Bio-Resonance Clinic in Hua Hin as the second clinic of its kind in Thailand, although Bio-Resonance is well established in parts of Europe with early origins in Germany.

Like many alternative forms of medicine, BioResonance has been dismissed by many mainstream health professionals. On the other hand, Wim points out there are scientific studies that show its effectiveness. There are also many individuals who have participated in the treatment and report significant improvement in their conditions. He also says that unlike pharmaceutical treatments, there are no side-effects or unforeseen consequences of Bio-Resonance, but treatment is not recommended in case of pregnancy and when you have a pace-maker. Bio-Resonance considers electromagnetic frequency information generated by a person’s own body for the diagnosis, therapy and prevention of diseases. It relies on the principle that disease is preceded by a change in the electromagnetic impulses of body cells that interact with neighboring cells.

Left to right - Woraseth (Sonny) Thanadakwong, Suvijak Boonsorn and Wim van den Toorn With Wim as the owner/director, the clinic was opened in February of this year. The clinic also offers Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the expertise of a Thai practitioner, Suvijak Boonsorn (OMD, L. Ac) who is responsible for medical supervision, bio-resonance therapy, acupuncture and other forms of TCM. The clinic retains the mentorship of Clinical Professor Dr. Bhasakit Wannawibool MD.TCM from the Faculty of Oriental Medicine at Bangkok’s Rangsit University.

A Bio-Resonance diagnostic session These signals are in the form of oscillations and the patterns differ between a healthy cell (harmonic) and a sick cell (disharmonic), or between a healthy or sick organ.

Acupuncture as one form of TCM Our introduction to the Hua Hin Bio-Resonance Clinic included a brief diagnostic session which normally takes a full hour including on-screen diagnostic charts pointing out areas of ‘disharmony’ in various parts of the body in need of correction. This is a painless experience with the high-tech diagnostic outputs colorfully displayed and easy to follow. We’re told that treatment is very similar in its operation and is typically undertaken over ten one hour sessions. We also witnessed clinic assistant Woraseth (Sonny) Thanadakwong as the recipient of an acupuncture session. The multiple needles applied to his back only provoked smiles and was once again pain free. Hua Hin’s Bio-Resonance and TCM Clinic now offers a real alternative for the diagnosis and treatment of a range of ailments including addictions and allergies with almost no medical condition considered to be untreatable. It may be unconventional but the ‘true believers’, especially those who have experienced relief from their health problems, are growing in number worldwide. Hua Hin Bio-Resonance & TCM Clinic Where: 135/465 Soi 102, Contact: 084 9193546 Website: www. bio-resonance-hua-hin.com Email: clinicbioresonance@gmail.com Cost: One hour diagnosis 5,000 THB Ten one hour treatment sessions 20,000 THB

Osteoporosis - The Problems of Fragile Bones

The cause of osteoporosis is the degrading of bones resulting in low bone mass and density. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle; so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Unfortunately for women as this disease occur more often for men. There is a high mortality rate in women from broken hip bones due to osteoporosis. The most common place to find osteoporosis is in the spine; which has to carry all the weight. However wrists, hip, arms, and ribs are also prone. The effects include back hump, compressed lungs causing shortness of breath, fatigue, panting, tendonitis, and degraded joints. This is not entirely an “old people disease.”, however the disease occurs as you age and as your body starts to degrade. A weakened body makes it easier to catch diseases, but how you take care of your body is important as well. When talking about symptoms, osteoporosis barely shows any noticeable signs. You may not be aware until a bone is broken, a backache, humpback, or you become shorter. If you feel that you are getting shorter, this may be as issue that should be explored. At a younger age, there is more bone formation than bone degradation. This bone mass may be retained until about 30 years of age. After that, the bones start to degrade more than being formed. In older women the degradation occurs two to three times faster than men, which is why this disease is more often found in women.

The followings are those who are at risk: People who are at the age of 60-65 years old and it will get worse who older than 80 years old Women at menopause or ovarian surgery a decrease in estrogens and androgens. Women at menopause have a four times high risk than men of that age. A family medical history Those with a small stature and low weight A nutrition deficiency, especially calcium and vitamin D A lack of sunlight or working in conditioning A lack of exercise and mobility Smokers and a high consumption of alcohol, coffee, tea and soda drinks Patients with intestinal and kidney problems Constantly using steroid medication or medication for diabetes and the thyroid gland. The best prevention is to avoid controllable risk factors. You should also eat foods with high nutrition, especially calcium, which is found in milk, eggs, small fish, beans and green leafy vegetables. Exercise more often; get more sunlight for more vitamin D and have regular checks on your bone density. Provided by Healthlab Hua Hin HUA HIN TODAY, September 2018

16 Condo for Rent

CROSSWORDS ANSWER 45 ACROSS : 1 Mourns. 4 Heaps. 7 Forefather. 8 Leak. 9 Divan. 11 Trainer. 13 Rubella. 15 Swear. 17 Felt. 18 Designedly. 20 Eland. 21 Lepers. DOWN :

1 Mallet. 2 Rook. 3 Speaker. 4 Hoard. 5 Ash. 6 Siren.7 Facade. 10 Valley. 12 Russell. 14 Alters. 15 Sidle. 16 Rigid. 17 Flap.19 Sea.

CROSSWORDS ANSWER 46 ACROSS : 1 Accumulates. 7 Clot. 8 Repairs. 9 God.10 Pride. 11 Mentor. 13 Wallet. 16 Chips. 18 Net. 19 Inherit. 20 Vain. 21 Earthenware. DOWN :

1 Ablaze. 2 Catgut. 3 Murder. 4 Lab up. Trivial. 6 Suspect. 11 Machine. 12 Neither. 13 Wanton. 14 Latvia. 15 Equine. 17 Sarah.

Coastal Residential Land for sale Near Bangsaphan, South Prachuab Khirikhan Ring Sophan Thai/English Tel:+66(0) 81-299 1087 / +66(0) 83-324 0907 Website:www.sophalandhouse.com

Condo for rent: 117.3 Sqm, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, fully furnished, spacious flat with a terrace and sea view, swimming g pool, fitness, tennis and convenience to go everywhere in Hua Hin Town for rent @ 55,000 THB per month for long term contract. Please call @ 086 398 3902.

Apartment with balcony sea and mountain views In Cha-Am (Thailand) The apartment (B806 type D) is located on the top floor of a newly constructed building (2016) 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom plus parking, 500 m. from the beach. The unit can be rented out to a well known hotel. Price: 3,700,000 THB Contract Klaus Rappolt Email: thl-2006@hotmail.com Mobile: +66 6 3269 9932 (German/English) +66 97 995 8919 (Thai) More information: http://www.adh.co.th/en/condominium/ad-resort-huahin

LAND FOR SALE Land for sale: This 1 Rai land super good location on Petchkrasem Road, the idea for Apartment or shop house, for sale @ 36 Milion THB. Please call @ 086 369 3604. Land for sale: This 2.8 Rai is perfect for Condominium or small Hotel in Takeab area, only 5 minutes walk to Takeab beach, for quick sale only 21 Million THB. To views please call @ 086 369 3604. Land for sale: This 10 rai of land in good location, only 600 Metters from Petchkrasem Road and the railway track, the idea for small housing project or Condominium, for sale @ 20 Milliuon THB per Rai. views please call @ 086 369 3604.

WANTED

HOUSING ESTATE MANAGER South Hua Hin Responsible for managing the daily operations of a housing estate on behalf of the Board of Directors. Must be proficient in the English language. Preferably more than 5 years experience in property or facilities management in Thailand. Knowledge of property management or previous experience managing residential or hospitality venues University degree, preferably in real estate, hospitality or business. Submit application via email to prhandco@outlook.com

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Land for sale: nearby True Arena 326 Tarang wha, idea for Apartment for sale @ 17 Million THB. call @ 086 369 3604. Amost 4 Ria land for sale nearby True Arena for quick sale @ 22 Million THB, perfect for small hotel, Apartment, Please call 086 369 3604 for more detail.

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If you are looking for a reasonably priced dining table, you should not miss this opportunity. We are selling this table at a very affordable price. The original price was 26,000 THB but now for sale for just 10,000 THB, including free delivery Hua Hin. The table is oval shape, 120 c.m. wide, 180 c.m long and 74 c.m. high. Please call : 086 369 3604.

17 HOUSE FOR SALE Pool Villa with Guesthouse for Sale, in Hua Hin for Sale @ 19,995,000THB, Code (Ref): MPHH-039 Fully Furnished: Plot Size: 2,506 Sqm: Living Area: 424 Sqm,5Bedrooms ,5Bathrooms: Main house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Guest house features an office, 2 bedrooms with bathroom and storage, open living/dining area, European kitchen,16 x 8 Private Pool with lounge bar, Covered terrace. For more information please call +66(0)63 629 3505; +6632 525 051 or check on www.manoraproperty.com

Pool Villa with Guesthouse for Sale in Hua Hin @Price: 16, 900, 000, Code (Ref): MPHH076, 5 Bedroom,4 Bathrooms,Plot Size: 2,200 Sqm , Living Area: 560 Sqm,, Main 2-story Villa features 3 spacious bedrooms, large open living and dining room area,kitchen and large terraces on both floors, Detached 2-bedroom guesthouse, extensive garden and a huge swimming pool with Jacuzzi, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pool and Pool terrace - 10 minutes from Hua Hin centre, Furnished - Freehold, No maintenance fee For more information please call +66(0)63 629 3505; +6632 525 051 or check on www.manoraproperty.com

Pool Villa for Sale in Manora Village Khao Tao Hua Hin Price: 13, 900, 000, Code (Ref): Villa Grande E5 MV-III, Plot Size: 600 Sqm, Living Area: 195 Sqm 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathroom, Fully equipped European kitchen with open living and dining, Large covered terrace with swimming pool and Jacuzzi, tropical garden, Car port, Garden storage house - Located in a serviced development with Swiss management - 14 km to Hua Hin, 1.5 km to beach, For more information please call +66 (0) 63 629 3505; +6632 525 051 or check on www.manoraproperty.com

2-story ResortStyle Townhouses for Sale

Price: 3,900,000, Code (Ref): MPHH-041, Location: Soi 112 - Hua Hin, Plot Size: 116 Sqm , Living Area: 170 Sqm, 2 bedrooms with walk in closets and 3 bathrooms. - Living and dining room area, European kitchen with granite top. - Breakfast bar, storage room, poolside terrace and double car port. - C l u b H o u s e, 24 - h o u r re ce p t i o n , Gym, Property Management, Security, Housekeeping, Rental Management, Room service. - 10 min to Beach, 6 km to town center, 4 km to Bluport, 4 km to Sea Pine golf course For more information please call +66(0)63 629 3505; +6632 525 051 or check on www.manoraproperty.com

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New Pool Villas 6 months building period For sale @Price: 5, 900, 000, Code (Ref): MPHH-070,Location: Pak Nam Pran Plot Size: 440 Sqm,Living Area: 146 Sqm, 3 Bedroom,2 Bathroom

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7 Bedroom Pool Villa with Private Pond and Guesthouse for Sale Location: Khao Kalok, Price: 24, 900, 000, Code (Ref): MPHH-044, Plot Size: 1714.4 Sqm, Living Area: 400 Sqm,7 Bedrooms,6 Bathrooms,2 kitchens both indoor and outdoor, living room area with tall ceiling covered in teak wood,260 sqm patios and water garden, 4*4m Sala overlooking the fish filled pond, Gym and landscaped gardens, Built with a combination of natural stone and wood,10k solar system, 30k liters underground water tanks and dual water supply, furnished and equipped with high-quality furniture. For more information please call +66(0) 63 629 3505; +6632 525 051 or check on www.manoraproperty.com

CONDO FOR SALE Renovated amazing Sea-view Condo for Sale, Khao Takiab @Price: 19, 990, 000, Code (Ref): MPHH062, Living Area: 150 Sqm,3 Bedroom,2 Bathrooms, Newly-renovated and fully furnished in Prime location,Corner unit, on a 6th floor, Beachfront and rooftop swimming pool, direct beach access,2km to BluPort, 500 meters to Cicada, 2.5 km to Bangkok Hospital, 3km to Market Village, 1 Km to VanaNava, Patravadi school, BECC international school.

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www.sivanavillas.com info@sivanavillas.com @sivanavillas House for quick Sale The price was reduced recently to 12.9M baht, 250 Tarangwha (1,000 Sqm) which is fantastic valuation considering there is a fully functional and furnished 3 Bed Villa (these normally will sell for 9-10M) and fully functional and furnished 2 Bed Villa (these normally will sell for 7M-8.5M). The Villas have the amazing 22 meter infinity edge pool with sea views from the pool and terraces as well as roof terraces available for each villa. The Villas are also positioned so that there is no Villa directly in front from the row below giving the best views. The Land and House are Leased (30 + 30 +30) with 26 yrs remaining on the original 30yrs. Call 086-398 3902

Condominium for Rent (Hin Nam Sai Suay) Two bedrooms apartment for rent (8thth floor), located at Hua Hin Soi 7. Fully equipped with kitchenette, furniture and split level bedrooms. Includes facilities such as pool and gym.

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1 Bedroom, Top-floor Beachfront condo in Hua Hin centre for Sale Price: 10, 900, 000, Code (Ref): MPHH020, Living Area: 98 Sqm,1 Bedrooms,2 Bathrooms Facilities: Only steps away from the beach, hospitals, supermarkets, famous restaurants and everything else that Hua Hin has to offer: Top floor, corner unit of a well-maintained 4-story building, large community swimming pool and covered parking area, Freehold ownership, foreign quota. -Direct beach access, city centre location For more information please call +66 (0) 63 629 3505; +6632 525 051 or check on www.manoraproperty.com House for sale Stylish modern home for sale in Soi 116, Land size 780 Sq. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathroom, Car park for 4, big swimming pool with Jacuzzi and fully furnish, 24 security, nice neighborhood, this house is perfect for big family, convenience located in one of the best Village in Hua-Hin, For sale @15 Million THB. Call at 086 369 3604

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18 Some Offbeat Days to Celebrate in September After a long, slow, quiet season, we dug deep to find a healthy helping of celebrations to help you emerge from the low season blues. September 8th - Grandparents Day

September 18th – Cheeseburger Day

Your Country’s National Day

If you are not Thai then you will probably want to acknowledge your home country’s National Day in one way or another. Try to find a restaurant featuring the cuisine and traditional activities familiar to you. In September there are four prominent National Days.

Vietnam - September 2

Founder Marian McQuade wanted to set aside a special day not only for the lonely elderly, but also to encourage grandchildren to “tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents provide.” US President Jimmy Carter was so on board with this initiative, he made an official national holiday to honour grandmas and grandpas across the country.

September 9th – Teddy Bear Day

There are many theories to the beginning of the cheeseburger dating back to the 1920s. One story suggests that Lionel Sternberger is reputed to have invented the cheeseburger in 1926 while working at his father’s California sandwich shop, “The Rite Spot”. During an experiment, he dropped a slice of American cheese on a sizzling hamburger. To celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, gather some friends together, start up your barbecue grills, grill some hamburger patties, add your favorite cheese, then enjoy!

September 20th +! – Oktoberfest

On September 2, 1945, at Ba Đình Square, Ho Chi Minh, leader of the communist Viet Minh organisation, declared Vietnam’s independence under the new name of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in a speech that invoked the United States Declaration of Independence and the French Revolution’s Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.

Brazil - September 7

The Independence Day of Brazil (Portuguese: Dia da Independência), commonly called Sete de Setembro (September 7), is a national holiday observed in Brazil on September 7 of every year. The date celebrates Brazil’s Declaration of Independence from the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarveson September 7, 1822. In Brasília, the celebration takes place at the Ministries Esplanade with a military parade in the presence of the President of Brazil.

Mexico - September 16

We have all had a special cuddly teddy as a child. Some of us still have our teddy bear from our childhood. Whether or not you still have your childhood teddy, today is the perfect day to celebrate your childhood friend!

September 18th – Peanut Day

Don’t let the “Oktober” part of the name fool you -the 16 day festival of beer, oompa music, and wurst always starts in late September. Although historically a Bavarian celebration held annually in Munich, Oktoberfests have popped up in cities all over the world. Though the holiday started as a royal wedding celebration, it has since been eclipsed by the German beer.

September 26th – Pancake Day

Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) is a Mexican holiday to celebrate the “cry of independence” on September 16, 1810, which staked a revolt against the Spaniards. It follows from the day of the Cry of Dolores (El Grito de Dolores), on September 15. Mexicans celebrate their country’s Independence Day with fireworks, parties (fiestas), food, dance and music with “Viva Mexico” or “Viva la independencia” is shouted amidst the crowds on this day.

Chile - September 18

Peanuts, which grow underground, are rich in nutrients, providing over 30 essential nutrients and phytonutrients. Peanuts are a good source of niacin, foliate, fibre, vitamin E, magnesium and phosphorus. They also are naturally free of trans-fats and sodium and contain about 25% protein (a higher proportion than in any true nut). Crack open some peanuts and enjoy.

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The table is set, the batter is mixed, the griddle is hot, the butter and syrup are ready and so is everyone, ready to celebrate Pancake Day. You may not have time to make a pancake breakfast but that is okay, pancakes make a great dinner as well. Pancakes can actually be served at any time and with a variety of toppings or fillings some of which are jam, fruit, syrup, chocolate chips or meat.

September 18th celebrates the proclamation of the First Governing Body of 1810, and marking the beginning of the Chilean independence process. September 19, known as the “Day of the Glories of the Army”. Within Chile the Fiestas Patrias are often referred to as the Dieciocho, or “18th”. Unofficially, the celebration can last for around a week, depending on when it falls.

19 Over 30 Resorts Near Kaeng Krachan Dam Temporarily Closed by Flooding

More than 30 resorts located downstream of Kaeng Krachan dam, a popular tourist spot in Phetchaburi Province have been closed down temporarily due to heavy flooding.

The floodwater levels at the 30 plus resorts reportedly range from 1-3 metres, making it impossible for their operators to carry on with their business. It was also reported that spillover water from the spillway has heavily damaged the only road leading to the resorts downstream of the dam. Officials at Kaeng Krachan dam said that the dam was discharging 259 cubic metres/second of water out of the dam into the Phetchaburi river after water level in the dam has risen to 750 million

cubic metres against its full capacity of 710 million cubic metres. One of the resort operators, Mr Thongbai Klaipetch, said that his resort and nine others in the same neighbourhood were marooned and the only road to the resorts was badly flooded. About 60 families of Ban Tham Sua in Tambon Kaeng Krachan have made preparations to evacuate out of their village due to heavy flooding which has rendered their daily livelihood difficult. Thai PBS

Hua Hin airport due for upgrade

Tourism Boom Prompts US Hotel To Open in Hua Hin

The prospect of 40 million foreign tourists coming to Thailand next year is too big a draw to ignore for boutique US hotel company Standard International. Better known for its trendy hotels in locations such as Miami Beach and New York, Standard International plans to open hotels in four locations in Thailand by 2021 worth about $150 million, including one in Hua Hin.

Standard International CEO Amar Lalvani CEO Amar Lalvani said it’s part of a strategy calling for 20 new properties over the next five years, including in London, Paris and Milan. “Growth is much faster in

Asia,” Lalvani said. “Thailand is our starting point and from here we are looking at opportunities throughout the region.” A surge in Chinese holidaymakers has stoked the expansion in Thailand’s tourism sector, which now accounts for roughly a fifth of the economy. Thai developer Sansiri Plc in 2017 acquired a 35% stake in Standard International for $58 million. Sansiri and other local investors will help fund Standard International’s planned hotels in Bangkok, Hua Hin, Phuket and Koh Samui. Sansiri will build residential projects next to the hotels in the first three locations, targeting young professionals who want apartments with hotel-type services, Lalvani said. Standard International is in talks with investors to build hotels in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Shanghai. Lalvani expects as much as three-quarters of revenue to come from Asia in the next five years. The firm’s hotels include features such as nightclubs and restaurants to attract local fashionistas, as well as foreign tourists. – Bangkok Post

The Art of Hua Hin on Show in Bangkok

Nang Wanwimolkesa-Ngam is one of Hua Hin’s most well-known and respected artists. She has exhibited her works both locally and internationally for more than a decade.

The Airports Department will spend 3.5 billion THB to upgrade Hua Hin International Airport over the next five years, says the department’s director-general.

Darun Saengchai said the upgrade was part of the “Riviera Thailand” and Southern Economic Corridor projects. He said work at the airport would take four or five years and includes enlarging the passenger terminal and building a second one. The number of travellers using the airport is expected to increase by tenfold, to three million a year, within that timeframe. Darun said the runway would also be extended, from 30 to 45 metres, and the hangars would be expanded.

The department is also looking at building an airport in Ratchaburi for private jets, he said, mulling plans for both facilities and financing. To date no additional fights or destinations from Hua Hin have been revealed with Air Asia continuing to operate flights to Kuala Lumpur four times per week with a growing number of passengers; particularly as Malaysian travellers welcoming the opportunity to spend leisure time here. The Nation

“49 Shades of Hua Hin” will be Khun Nang’s third solo exhibition taking place at Bangkok’s Cassia Gallery from the 1st to the 29th September. This will be more than a static exhibition with art workshops including water painting and drawing on Saturdays during the exhibition (8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th). The Grand Opening is on the 1st of September at 18.00 hours. From Khun Nang: “I ask you to come join, play with me, at my 2018 exhibition & workshops. It’s my third solo exhibition experience & my first in the City of Angels, Bangkok. Besides the water colour works, I’m also exhibiting acrylic color paintings and techniques, ink drawing, clay works, ceramic works & sculpture.” Where: Cassia Gallery, Sukhumvit 31 (Soi Sawasdee) Bangkok

Khun Nang (left) and TAT Regional Director Orasa Awutkom at the introductory press conference For more information and workshop bookings: Telephone & Line 0870477125 www.nangsartyard.com

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Traditionally newspapers around the world have published letters received from readers with their opinions about a variety of subjects. Hua Hin Today often receives emails from our readers or comments posted on Facebook pages. Thanks for your contributions! Our readers are always encouraged to provide a point of view however we ignore aggressive, abusive or defamatory comments. editor@huahintoday.com Pedestrian Overpass

“I’m really pleased to see that the pedestrian overpass outside Market Village is now keeping those crossing the road safe and even though the white markings can still be clearly seen, driving along this part of Phetchakasim Road is now free of ‘traffic dodgers’! Next outside Blúport please without the traffic attendants trying to entice me to drive through the red light.” Eric From the Editor To me a red light means STOP UNTIL IT TURNS GREEN, even if there are no walkers in sight. Some training of the traffic wardens to that effect wouldn’t go astray. Puppy Love

“Please let me beg you for help I am a Norwegian mother who have a daughter from this country. She is an animal lover by heart. I need to ask your help to open up publish an article for us so we can help providing homes and get 5 puppies off the streets into goodhearted homes. We will try this to reach out by making a story with my daughter, 8 years old. My daughter, (name withheld) and I has taken care of 7 puppies (now 5 left) for three weeks. We bicycle and discovered the scared mom and puppies on a corner of a trafficated road (soi 94). My daughter has taken care of many dogs this summer, not only providing food but medicines (antibiotics and blood supplement and Bravecto) - This has saved three from dying and we are so happy we have spent the summer doing this. My daughter deserves a happy ending with the puppies, because if we can give hope we also help plant a seed in a new generation that will inspire to take care in the future Please see what you can do, I know you must be the one that can help us with an article about soi dogs and caring! Khob khun mak ka! Best regards, Llada” From the Editor Hua Hin Today receives many comments about the soi dog situation; some complaining, some with suggestions and in this case a heartfelt plea. We’ll pass on genuine offers for a ‘goodhearted home’ to our reader; just email us with your contact details.

200 Billion THB Southern Corridor Plan Gets the Nod The cabinet has approved in principle the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC), a scheme to link the Andaman Sea, the Gulf of Thailand and countries along the Indian Ocean rim.

The Cabinet meeting last month in Chumphon The SEC is estimated to cost at least 200 billion THB, which will mostly be spent on transport links in four provinces, namely Chumphon, Ranong, Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat, according to Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak. Somkid stated that the provinces were chosen first because they complement each other in terms of their location. “The South is the most fertile region but has low GDP per head due to scattered, non-unified development, which lacked strategic planning in the past,” he added. Under the scheme, the two coasts will be connected by a new railway running from Nakhon Pathom, Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan to Chumphon, which will be completed in 2020.

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The government also plans to add a route to Ranong, where plans are in action to make it a hub for ocean transit links with the Bay of Bengal. Somkid said this sea link will facilitate trade between countries in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and those in Bimstec (The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation), which consists of Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. During the meeting, the private sector proposed 28 projects totaling more than 200 billion THB, 80% of which are already being undertaken by the Ministry of Transport. The Ministry has allotted 83.3 billion for the third phase of railway projects, 43 billion for 17 road projects, 1.33 billion for airports, 628 million for the port in Ranong and 228 million for marine projects. – Bangkok Post

Majestic Creek Continues 25thAnniversary Celebrations

Another successful “Majestic Creek 25th Anniversary event was held last month as the Chip, Putt and Longest Drive Championship” project marked its 2nd match of the Pre-Championship on Saturday, 25th August.

A very special thanks to all the participants and congratulations to the winners.

‘Bombay’; Thailand’s Latest World Champion

Congratulations to Apirat Horvichien, better known by his nickname ‘Bombay’, a Stamford Creative Media Design student, who has won the gold medal at the Adobe Certified Associate World Championship. Th e g l o b a l co m p e t i t i o n te st s students’ creativity and design skills using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Top students are invited to represent their respective countries at the World Championship where they created a designated design project for a chosen non-profit client. After being chosen to represent Stamford University, Khun Bombay competed against 120 students from 42 educational institutes across the country before becoming the Thailand representative with his graphic presentation of “What is a Smart City”. In August Mr Horvichien, represented Thailand in Orlando Florida pitted against competitors from 50 different countries to win first place. He earned a US $7,000 scholarship to further his studies as well as a gold medal and cup. A celebration took place in Hua Hin with Mayor Nopporn Wutthikul joining Stamford Assistant President Pierre

Bourgoin and mentor Assistant Dean Ajarn Wari Chokelumlerd. Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media Design students learn and develop skills needed for advertising and communication in various media, including the highly indemand field of digital media. In congratulating Khun Bombay Mr Bourgoin said “this award demonstrates the essence of what we value; practical learning to ensure a high level of employability.”

Public Health Ministry Steps up Efforts to Fight Dengue during Rainy Season

The Ministry of Public Health is stepping up efforts to fight the spread of dengue during the rainy season.

Closure of Waterfalls in National Parks Under Review

The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has announced a temporary closure of many waterfalls in national parks across the country in the wake of the looming rainy season.

Deputy Prime Minister Gen. Chatchai Sarikulaya says that the country’s dengue situation in 2018 is similar to that of 2015, when the epidemic was at a high level from the beginning of the year. Gen. Chatchai said that there have been over 37,000 dengue cases during January and July. Most patients were aged between five and 14 and were mostly reported in the central region, followed by the North, the South and the Northeast. He

added that 45 of them died from the virus, mostly patients over 35 years of age. The DPM went on to say that the survey has found high larvae population in various areas and urged relevant parties to step up eradication efforts throughout the rainy season, particularly at schools, hotels, factories and hospitals in order to keep the number of new dengue patients below the 10,000 mark during the next two months. NNT

Spokesman of the department Sompote Maneerat said that officials at each national park were told to closely monitor the water situation in the waterfalls and to immediately sound an alert if the water level has risen to a point deemed endangering visiting tourists. After closing for a brief period Pala-U waterfall has now reopened and attracting many visitore. He suggested tourists keep themselves informed about the waterfalls they want to visit, and to follow the advice of field officials and all the warning signs for their own safety. Sompote explained that some of the waterfalls were to be closed for only a short period, while others would be closed for a longer period, depending on the water situation in each waterfall. Nang Rong waterfall in Nakhon Nayok,

which was hit by massive run-offs from Khao Yai national park, red flags were put up to ban tourists from venturing into the waterfall, although the water situation has returned to normal. However, officials were told to keep a close watch on the water situation and the stream in anticipation of more rains. – thaipbs.or.th HUA HIN TODAY, September 2018

22 Huge Increase in Fines and Jail Terms Proposed For Drivers without Licences

Thai Rath has reported that proposals are in the pipeline for a large scale revamp of fines and jail terms for those driving without a driving licence.The report comment that behaviours need to change and that the authorities have had enough. Additionally a separate licence will be required for ‘big’ bikes. Thai Rath has reported that proposals are in the pipeline for a large scale revamp of fines and jail terms for those driving without a driving licence.The report comment that behaviours need to change and that the authorities have had enough. Additionally a separate licence will be required for ‘big’ bikes. The department of transport of the Transport Ministry is recommending the changes for two out of date laws stretching back to 1979. This would mean drivers without licences could be fined up to 50,000 THB and go to jail for three months. The current penalty is a 1,000 THB fine and a possible jail term of one month. Motorists driving while suspended or who have had their licence confiscated may

Department director Sanit Phromwong revealed that the proposals will now go forward for consideration to ministerial committees.The proposals also include modernisation of procedures and other licensing matters.They are seen as bringing the law up to date and designed to change the behaviour of Thais for the better.

also face 3 months inside or a 50,000 THB fine. Currently this offence carries a fine of 2,000 THB. The proposals further state that drivers who fail to produce a valid licence when requested can be fined 10,000 THB up from the current 1,000 THB.

The Cabinet has also given its approval to a draft law mandating training and testing of big bike riders. The definition of a ‘big’ bike is yet to be revealed. The Cabinet is expected to impose more control over motorcycle and car drivers. New regulations that may be implemented include the need for medical validation when applying for a license to ensure that the driver does not suffer from mental or physical illnesses that would impair their ability to operate a motor vehicle. Those who intend to ride a high powered motorcycle or a big bike will have to pass thorough training and testing first. Licenses to ride such bikes will be separate from licences for general motorcycles. Source: Thai Rath/NNT

TAT Encourages Travellers to Check Weather Updates During Monsoon Season

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is encouraging travellers to remain extra vigilant by following all safety rules and guidelines during the country’s current monsoon season. Visitors are also advised to keep up-to-date with daily Thailand weather forecasts by the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) on impending storms, heavy rains, rough weather, etc. The TMD also issues regular flood, flash flood, or mud slide alerts while regular surf forecasts help predict high waves and other coastal threats that are common to the Andaman Sea.

The English language TMD website is www.tmd.go.th/en/

If it is a particular torrential monsoon shower, many tourist activities are curtailed or delayed if tour operators are responsible and think that there are undue health and safety risks or threats.

Activities likely to be affected include: Mountain trekking l White-water rafting Zip lining l Bungy jumping l Snorkelling l Sailing l Diving l Ferry transfers While some activities will not run at all during the rainy season, many will run as usual, especially those in the high traffic tourist areas. May to October sees the Thailand monsoon season sweep into the Southwest, with September bearing the brunt of the rains. It does get pretty rainy around Phuket, thanks to the region’s proximity to the Andaman Sea, and many of the smaller islands are shut down during the monsoon. Be aware that island crossings by ferry are going to be choppier than usual in the monsoon and must be scrutinised on an hourly basis even if a ticket is already purchased.

The monsoon rains tend to be short, intense bursts of rainfall. They could last for a few hours in the middle of the day and waiting that long till the sky clears, and then go when the next boat is ready can be a wise investment. Unlike the rest of the country, the Thailand monsoon season

does not hit Ko Samui until later in the year, with the rains coming in during October to December, peaking in November and tailing off in January. Hua Hin and Cha-Am remain as the least effected regions during the monsoon season. TAT News

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24 Beach Clean Up At Baba Beach Club Hua Hin and Thew Talay Estate

The 5-star beachfront hotel & private residence Baba Beach Club Hua Hin by Sri Panwa is proud to introduce and launch their monthly Beach Clean Up initiative of Cha-am beach together with the Thew Talay Estate team. Leading by example and taking an active stance against plastic pollution and waste management to save our beautiful beach and ocean life while also encouraging everyone involved to become more mindful of our environment and sustainable practices. The first Beach Clean Up held in the month of August resulted in over 50 kilos of waste pollution collected on the seashore with over 40 volunteers from Baba Beach Club staff, and Thew Talay Estate members. For one Wednesday a month, Baba Beach Club Hua Hin invites guests and the public to join the Beach Clean Up.

Baba Beach Club Hua Hin is also actively and mindfully reducing the use of plastics and single-use plastics, now using environmentally friendly alternatives and straw options such as stainless steel straws.

Hua Hin’s Swiss Community Celebrate Their National Day

Dusit Thani Hua Hin Town Hall Meeting 2018

Dusit Thani Hua Hin have held a town hall meeting, led by Khun Chanin Donavanik, the Vice Chairman of Dusit International and Chairman of the Executive Committee, who gave an update on new movements within Dusit.

The occasion also allowed staff to chat with the top executive and other members of the hotel management team in a relaxed environment to enhance relationships and the workplace environment.

2nd ASEAN Conference on Addiction Research & Therapy and 1st Asia Pacific International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction

Hua Hin International School Teaching Team Grows

Dr. Passakorn Chaivanichsiri, (second from the right) Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, acting in his role as Chairman of the organizing committee of 2nd ASEAN Conference on Addiction Research & Therapy and 1st Asia Pacific International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction, presented a plaque of appreciation to Pipat Patthananusorn, General Manager of Dusit Thani Hua Hin, during a recent conference at the hotel. The authority were offering thanks to Dusit Thani Hua Hin for their generous support of this key conference which drew participating delegates from more than 14 countries.

HHIS welcomed eight additional teachers from the UK to further enhance the range of expertise and skills as the school grows in both numbers of students and age range. The new teachers will take up posts mainly in the rapidly expanding Secondary section of the school to work with students who are about to embark on their IGCSE programs of study. Further primary appointments were also made to ensure the small class sizes are maintained. The highly qualified career teachers have been buzzing with excitement and have come to Thailand full of energy and determination to use their expertise and experience to make a difference to the students of HHIS Hua Hin International School Email: enquiries@ huahinschool.com, Website: www.huahinschool.com, Facebook: www.facebook.com/huahininternationalschool

The Hua Hin / Cha-am Tourism Association 20th Anniversary.

Rotary Club of Royal Hin Stimulating the Hua Hin Hospital

The Swiss National Day was celebrated on 1st August by around 150 guests sporting the dress code of the evening with the red and white of the Swiss National Flag. The evening commenced in apéro style, that is a Swiss party as an all-purpose form of socialising, accompanied by some excellent Swiss white wine sponsored by the Swiss Embassy in Bangkok.

The Hua Hin / Cha-am Tourism Association and Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin have arranged an activity to promote health but also the city of Hua Hin. The event was the Hua Hin Sunset Half Marathon on August 18th . Event participants walked and ran for health starting with a 5 km or a mini-marathon starting at 10.5 km and a half marathon at 21.1 km. The starting point and the finish line was at the Hua Hin Public Park.

Host Paul Grab opened the formal proceedings with with comments about the past and present of Switzerland. He was followed by Alan Berset, the President of the Swiss Confederation, in a video presentation. After the President’s address, the national anthems of Switzerland & Thailand were played to a standing audience. The buffet included many delicious Swiss specialties, including raclette, a semi-hard cheese made on both sides of the French and Swiss Alps. Live music started during dinner time with rock and pop, and later a lively dance to end a memorable evening. HUA HIN TODAY, September 2018

Members of the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin have attended the Hua Hin General Hospital to present a much needed piece of equipment; a Nerve Stimulator Machine. A Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS or TNS) uses electric current produced by a device to stimulate the nerves for therapeutic purposes. The presentation was made by President Brian Anderson and Immediate Past President Dr Birger Rexed to Doctor Nut Ratanakosai who accepted it on behalf of the hospital. Hua Hin Hospital is the main public hospital in the city. It is a good option for common health care and provides trauma, heart disease, surgical, orthopedics and neurology facilities equipped with the latest medical technology. A new extension has recently been completed and the level of patient care has improved as a result. President Brian Anderson said “To be able to help our local hospital is a great honour for the Rotarians of the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin. Anything that is of benefit to the local community gives us all a real pride. We will be looking at other ways we can help in the future”

26 The ‘Hands of God’ Lift Vietnam’s Golden Bridge

Vietnam’s newest bridge is already a hit with tourists thanks to the huge stone hands holding up the golden pathways. A golden bridge being held up by a giant’s stone hands may sound like something out of a storybook, but it’s very real.

The bridge stands 1,400 metres above sea level, so it offers up some once-in-a-lifetime views of the Vietnamese landscape, as well as picturesque landscaped gardens surrounding the structure. There are colourful flowers and exotic plants lining either side of the path for an extra burst of colour as tourists walk along. TA Landscape Architecture’s Vu Viet Anh constructed the bridge in an area already attracting travel enthusiasts for its cable car, replica French medieval village and landscaped gardens. This is not enough for the architect; there are also plans for a silver bridge made to look like a god’s strand of hair that will connect to the Vietnam Golden Bridge. The hands are meant to look like those of a mountain deity nestled in the Ba Na Hills The Cau Van ‘Golden Bridge’ opened in June in the Ba Na Hills near the city of Da Nang. The 150 metre long bridge sits perched on a mountaintop, overlooking the spectacular jungle landscape, held up by two huge concrete hands that look like they’re coming out of the jungle itself. The idea is that the hands look like some sort of mountain deity holding up the structure - it’s being hailed as a work of art by architects and visitors alike. But of course one of the biggest highlights for guests is the pair of giant hands which protrude over the side. The bridge which runs through the hands gives the visitor a feeling that they are walking on a thread that is in the hands of gods.

Foreign Tourists Drive Boom in Secondary Destinations Foreign travelers have become the driving force behind a boom in the Kingdom’s secondary tourism destinations, an online travel agency says.

Statistics show that nearly 90% of the demand for stays in Chiang Rai, Koh Lipe, Mae Hong Son, Trang and Trat came from international travelers in the 12 months to the end of the second quarter of 2018, online platform Expedia said. It said the pace of overall inbound demand to these destinations has grown by 30% year on year. A closer look at the inbound trends by destination showed that Trat was the most popular destination among the five, seizing nearly half of the overall inbound demand, followed by Koh Lipe and Chiang Rai. While Trat and Koh Lipe each experienced inbound growth of 20% year on year, it was Chiang Rai that led the chart with 60% growth. During the same period, Mae Hong Son and Trang enjoyed a healthy year-on-year growth above 40%. and Mae Hong Son proved to be more appealing to Asian travelers. Almost half of the inbound demand originated from Indonesia, China, Japan and South Korea. However, when it comes to the high-value spenders, it was the US and UK travelers that fueled the steady ADR growth in Mae Hong Son and Chiang Rai, with a positive growth of 10% and more than 5% year-on-year, respectively. These long-haul travelers also tend to book for accommodation 25 days to 35 days in advance. Among the five destinations, Koh Lipe recorded the highest ADR, thanks to its white-sand islands, coral reefs and tropical forests. While the inbound demand was led by

Dotted with islands, beaches and forests, Trat and Trang were particularly popular among European travelers. Swedish, German and Danish travelers made up nearly 40% of the overall international demand in these destinations. They also booked on average of 71 days in advance before they travel (25 days earlier than average booking window), paid 15% more than the average daily rate (ADR), and stayed five days per trip (1.3 times longer than average length of stay). Hence, this makes them an attractive source of demand for hotel partners. Up north, blessed by the historical charm of Wat Rong Khun, with mountainous trails and hill tribes, Chiang Rai HUA HIN TODAY, September 2018

Sweden, travelers from the US demonstrated strong growth momentum (40% year on year), coupled with positive ADR growth (under 10% year on year). Data from the Expedia Group also confirmed that the American travelers were more generous than Swedish visitors, as they typically paid 20% more on accommodation than their Swedish counterparts. Travelers from the UK proved to be another valuable source for revenue growth, as they were the only long-haul travelers that contributed a double-digit ADR growth (10% year on year) to Koh Lipe during the same period. – The Nation

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Bangkok Land Prices Increase 1,000% in 30 Years

Land prices in Central Bangkok have increased by 1,000% since 1988. Land prices rose dramatically during the Asian Tiger boom years from 1988-1996 before the market came to a grinding halt in the 1997 financial crisis Land price growth resumed in the early 2000s and there has been a rapid escalation of prices over the past two years for prime central business district (CBD) sites. The increase in land prices has not been uniform and there has been a huge change in the development patterns in Bangkok. Historically, the commercial city centre was on Charoenkrung Road and the Government Centre was on Ratanakosin Island. In the 1950s and 1960s, the commercial centre moved to Silom and Surawongse Roads. Bangkok grew in the 1970s and 1980s, but did not have a clearly defined city centre and development spread as new roads were built, but this has now changed. The two big changes have been the opening and extension of the mass transit system with the first BTS Line in 1999 and the MRT Dark Blue Line in 2004. The mass transit lines have changed the way that Bangkok residents work,

live and play. By the mid 2020s, Bangkok should have about 460 kilometres of mass transit lines, compared to the 402 kilometre London Underground system.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Bangkok spread further and further outwards, but in the 2000s, Bangkok has become more inward looking with the adoption of highrise condominium living and the growth of modern office space. The city centre is now becoming more clearly defined and the next round of development will be built on many of the remaining under utilised sites such as the One Bangkok development

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The popularity of Bangkok’s mass transit routes with over 1.2 million users a day has increased land values next to stations, but not every line or station is equally attractive. Land values have been partially determined by the popularity of a line and a station. “The other big determinant of land prices has been urban planning and building regulations, particularly those governing how much space can be built, obviously if less space can be built on a site then the land is worth less,” commented Ms. Kulwadee Sawangsri, Executive Director, Capital Markets – Investment & Land, CBRE Thailand. Planning and building regulations have become increasingly stricter and more sophisticated and are now a key factor in determining land price.

Land prices are starting to form a much greater proportion of total development costs as they have risen at faster rates than construction costs. The total development costs, mainly due to the increase in land prices, have risen, driving condominiums prices higher and raising the revenue needed to make rental projects feasible. CBRE expects that Central Bangkok will continue to be the most preferred location for the best hotels, offices, retail centres, residences and other types of buildings such as hospitals. Bangkok will have a clearly defined city centre with extended development along the mass transit line routes concentrated in clusters around the stations. The rate of increase of land prices will depend on the level of development activity and the returns that can be generated from

development. This will vary depending on what can be built and how much customers can afford to pay either to buy or rent in the completed developments. As the number of freehold potential development sites in Central Bangkok declines, CBRE expects that land prices will continue to rise. In some cases, land prices will be higher than the value of the existing building on the plot and we will see more older buildings being demolished and the sites being redeveloped.

Older condos are likely to be demolished At the moment, the condominium law requires that 100% of co-owners agree to revoke the condominium enabling it to be sold and redeveloped. This has not happened to date although there are now some condominiums where the total value of all the units is less than the vacant possession value of the land on which the condominium has been built. “Assuming that planning regulations do not change and the amount of space that can be built on sites remains the same, then Bangkok’s CBD land prices are likely to continue to rise,” concluded Ms. Aliwassa Pathnadabutr, Managing Director of CBRE Thailand.

230 Acting in Good Faith

Recently there was a Judicial Judgement of the Supreme Court, Case No: 11058/2559 which made some changes to this principle. The Supreme Court now considers that the heir can inherit a Lease when the Lessee dies. For this to occur, there are two preconditions: The Lease Agreement was for up to 30 years (not a lifetime) There is a clause that the Lessee has the right to transfer the Leasehold or Sub-Lease to any third person without any consent from the Lessor.

Thai Law For Foreigners is based on common questions put to the Chief Lawyer of one of the most experienced legal firms in Hua Hin. Of course each set of circumstances will differ and a qualified lawyer should always be consulted when legal issues arise.

Inheritance of Leasehold

In general, Leasehold is not inheritable because it has been made in consideration of the personality of each person; that is the Lessor (a person who leases or lets a property to another; a landlord) and the Lessee (a person who holds the lease of a property; a tenant). This is a substantial consideration when a Lease Agreement/Contract is made. There is no doubt that the Lease Agreement/Contract will be terminated immediately by law when the Lessor or the Lessee dies, therefore, the Leasehold is not inheritable to the Lessee’s heir because the Lease ceases to exist.

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In these circumstances the qualifying personality of the Lessee or Sub-Lessee was determined not to be a substantial concern. The Supreme Court made a decision that the Lease is still effective even though the Lessee has died; therefore, the heirs of the Lessee can inherit the Lease for the remaining Lease duration. This decision of the Supreme Court was made under resolution of the Supreme Court General Meeting No: 9/2559 (2016) and will be of benefit to other later cases with this issue.

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A recent case in a Hua Hin Court involved a foreigner who had set up a Company using a nominee Thai shareholder with 51% of the shares with the foreigner having 49% of the shares and named as the authorised director to buy land. Several years after purchasing land, during a visit from his home country, the foreigner saw someone constructing a house on the Company’s land. That person claimed that the land belonged to him having purchased it from the Company. In a civil case against the buyer, it was claimed that the Purchasing Contract was void because the Thai shareholder of the company had committed a crime by falsifying documents and the foreigner’s signature to amend the Company registration. It was claimed that the Thai shareholder had unlawfully named himself as the authorised director so that he could sell the land. The buyer defended the case stating that he had bought the land in Good Faith and paid for it, so he should be protected by law. As the Company amendments had been made using false documents, the Judge’s decision was that the sale was void because a crime had been committed. The unlawfully authorised Thai Director was unable to act on behalf of the Company to sell the land, therefore, the land purchasing contract and any subsequent transactions were void. The land was then returned to the foreigner. To Act in Good Faith and Pay is not protected in all cases. Provided by: © Jatupon Cherbangkaew; Executive Partner / Chief Lawyer; ACTA Law Firm Co Ltd Website: www.actahuahin.com; Email: actahuahin@gmail.com

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4 32 When the Rules Give You a Good Break

Most golfers have the impression that they experience more unlucky breaks on the course than they benefit from lucky breaks. Certainly they seem to talk more about the bad breaks! This article is about a pro golfer who got his shot wrong, but knowing the Rules, it resulted in the right result.

Jordon Spieth (left) and Ricky Fowler (right) wondering whose ball was remaining on the green Rickie Fowler, one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour, had a very lucky break when he overhit his 90 yards pitch into the par 4 16th hole, during the 2015 BMW Championship. His ball was destined to fly over the green into thick rough when it struck the stationary ball of his fellow competitor, Jordan Spieth.

One ball came to rest within 12 inches of the hole and the other deflected off the putting green, over the fringe and into the rough. Fortunately for Rickie, it was his ball that had ricocheted back, coming to rest close to the hole. For Ricky, the good break was that the Rules allowed him play the ball the ball where it finished, saving himself at least one shot. Jordon replaced his ball with no penalty other than to see his opponent edging away on the leader board with another birdie. It was Rule 19-5 that applied to Rickie Fowler’s ball; If a player’s ball in motion after a stroke is deflected or stopped by a ball in play and at rest, the player must play his ball as it lies. It was Rule 18-5 that applied to Jordan Spieth’s ball; If a ball in play and at rest is moved by another ball in motion after a stroke, the moved ball must be replaced.

Come rain or shine they read the greens, give you the yardage, hold your umbrella and if you are lucky even give your shoulders a quick massage. After putting up with holiday hackers, you would have thought the caddies would have had enough of the golf course. However a large number actually like to play a round themselves and many would put regular hackers to shame.

Smart thinking General Managers encourage them to play on quiet days or evenings, as it improves their knowledge and understanding of their course and the game overall. Taking this a step further the Amazing Thailand Singha Caddie Championship is held on golf courses across Thailand in a hunt to find Thailand’s best lady caddy golfer. The Majestic Creek Country Club Hua Hin has hosted round seven of the Singha Amazing Thailand Caddy Championship 2018” on 7th August with a field of 160 caddies taking to the course. The Championship format involves eight courses at Nakhon Nayok, Chiang Mai,

Songkhla, Bangkok, Prachinburi and Phuket with 12 winners qualifying in each round before the final with 96 players eligible to play in the final at the Siam Country Club in Pattaya on 17th September. An unanswered question; how much did they tip their own caddy?

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6 34 ‘Plogging’; Healthy for the Environment and Your Body The Scandinavians have introduced new trends to the jogging world. This year’s 2018 hot trend, ‘plogging’, comes from a Swedish word mix, jogging - running and plocka upp, which means ‘picking up or collecting’; collecting garbage that is.

When Erik Ahlström moved from Åre, a ski resort town in central Sweden to Stockholm, he had a strong first impression of the capital: “det ser ju ut som en soptipp,” which translates as “It looks like a dump.” Ahlström, an environmentalist, was put off by the amount of litter on the streets and in the parks, and resolved to do something about it. He somehow managed to organise groups of joggers, armed with garbage bags and gloves, to lope through Stockholm with him, picking up litter as they went. The trend of plogging exploded worldwide from that point. the beach, the weight of numbers and the enthusiasm of the ‘ploggers’ made the event a great success. Next time you are considering some exercise with a jog along the beach or road, either alone or with a group, take a bag with you and join the ‘plogging’ revolution!

Running is good for your health and picking up litter is good for the planet’s health, so why not combine the two? ‘Plogging on the Beach’ came to Cha-Am last month when hundreds of ploggers took to the sands last month on a ‘plogg’ which probably rendered a 2 kilometre section of the main Cha-Am beach the cleanest in Thailand! Cha-Am mayor Mr Nopporn Vuttikul welcomed as young crowd and family groups armed with bags to collect any refuse that could be found as they set off from the beach alongside the Long Beach Hotel to the finish line at the beach view point.

It’s probably fair to say that the exercise component took second place to the more social aspects of the occasion, including celebrations into the evening around the finish line. However as an alert to the need to take better care of the environment for both participants and those just relaxing on

Concerns Over the Welfare of Young Muay Thai Fighters

With cheers and the promise of money attracting some 200,000 youngsters under the age of 15 to go into Muay Thai, human-rights and health advocates in Thailand have raised concerns about the violation of their rights and the possible impact punches and kicks may have on their brain development. As the chairman of the National Human Rights Commission’s panel on the elderly, disabled, children, education and public health, Ms Chatsuda Chandeeying said this issue required prompt action because such competitions - in which the young fighters get paid for boxing - fell within the frame of child labour and abuse. She said the 1999 Boxing Act should be amended so it is in line with the 2003 Child Protection Act and the Convention on the Rights of the Child in order to ensure the protection of children. She also cited a study conducted by Dr Jiraporn Laothamatas, director and neuro-radiologist at Ramathibodi Hospital’s Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Centre (AIMC). The study estimated that 200,000 to 300,000 children - some as young as four - were taking part in these boxing competitions nationwide and were getting

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exposed to injuries, especially to the brain. The study claims that internal brain injuries, normally caused by direct blows to the head, are usually difficult to detect, but could have long-term effects and even lead to neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s later in life. Dr Jiraporn’s study prompted the AIMC to discuss the matter last December with the hospital’s Child Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention Research Centre and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, and seek appropriate solutions. The study showed brain damage and memory loss, as well as a high risk of neurological disorders among young fighters compared to their non-fighting peers. It also found that young fighters’ IQ scores were lower by 10 points. “Such brain injuries will impair the young fighters’ education and well-being.

These children have no other choice but to become professional boxers later in life. “How can they possibly study and find jobs? What will their quality of life be with a bruised brain and low IQ? They might develop neurological disorders later in life and become a burden on those around them,” Dr Jiraporn said. Children under 10 must be limited to non-contact sparring to develop technique only while those aged 10-15 must avoid head contact. Those aged over 15 should only

fight in properly organised bouts and wear protective gear, she said. Despite the 1999 Boxing Act’s requirement that all Muay Thai boxers be above the age of 15, some 100,000 child fighters are well below that age limit. As the children are not registered with the Sports Authority of Thailand, they can fight only in unauthorised rings or at events held using the law’s loopholes. These children are also not always provided with sufficient safety gear. The Nation/Asia News Network

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10 38 Promoting Golf in Thailand; With Other ASEAN Nations Closing Fast

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has hosted golf operators from international markets to meet with suppliers at the Thailand Golf Travel Mart 2018 with the catch-phrase ‘World Class Golf Destination’. Mr Tanet said, “Thai golf tourism has generated a lot of revenue to the country. In 2016, about 400,000 players came to Thailand generating an income of 4.8 billion THB. The average spending per person for golf is about 12,215 THB per day which is twice that spent by other tourists. Thailand excels at delivering a complete golf experience. Not only the diversity of courses and standardised amenities, but also unique local experiences, make Thailand competitive on both a regional and global level. The TGTM 2018 will strengthen the country’s position as the world’s leading golf destination.”

The event was held in Phuket from July 23-26 and hosted by Phuket Governor Prakob Wongmaneerung and Public Relations Director of TAT Thanet Petchsuwan. More than 128 buyers from 30 countries attended the TGTM 2018 with the majority coming from Asia (62 buyers) and the ASEAN region (35 buyers). There were also 27 buyers attending from Europe and four from the USA. A total of 111 local sellers representing Thai golf courses, tour operators, hotels and travel agents were on hand to sell their products and services.

“This property is the most perfect canvas,” says Robert Trent Jones II of Hoiana Shores, his first Vietnamese championship golf course design The Hoiana Shores Golf Club project is expected to employ in excess of 350 golf and hospitality professionals, the majority to be sourced from Vietnam’s first ever Golf Operations and Maintenance College on-site at Hoiana. Three priority requirements have been identified for Indonesia to catch up with Thailand’s golf tourism. “The first is direct flights and air connectivity. Second, we need to quickly hold a huge-scale Golf Travel Mart that involves buyers from all over the world. The third is our country’s brand awareness through international golf tournaments,” explained Visi Prima Golf Indonesia.

Promoting Hua Hin / Cha- Am at TGTM 2018

Pattaya’s Newest Golf Course – in the Shadow of the Khao Chee Chan Buddha Chee Chan Golf Resort will soon offer golfers the chance to play on one of the finest modern courses in Asia. With a setting overlooking the famed Khao Chee Chan Buddha, the huge golden Buddha image depicted on a mountainside, and with panoramic views of the course and nearby city of Pattaya, the golf course which is a 40 minute drive from Pattaya is due to open this month. Cheechangolf.com

Thailand’s success in golf tourism has not gone unnoticed by other ASEAN countries. The Vietnamese golf industry is growing and becoming a real challenger to the Thai golf industry. A national development plan for golf courses suggests that by the end of 2020, Vietnam will have 96 golf courses however that target may well be an underestimate. IMG has already built 12 golf courses in Vietnam. Nicklaus Design who has built already 3 golf courses with another 7 are under construction. The FLC Group plans to build 20 new golf courses before 2021. The value of these golf course development projects is as USD 1 billion. The Hoiana Shores Golf Club, 40 kilometres from the Da Nang Airport) began in August 2016. It is part of a US $4 billion mega-resort. This integrated resort complex will have a 5-star clubhouse and state-of-the-art practice facilities. A high profile country club, entertainment and retail facilities with a casino, a mass market hotel, villa units and condo-hotel for sale and with timeshares are planned. It will span a site of approximately 985.5 hectares. The developers are expecting to become one of Asia’s most pre-eminent golf and leisure destinations. HUA HIN TODAY, September 2018

Hua Hin Today’s Editor David (right, being ‘interviewed’ by Malaysian golf tour operators. Malaysia is also eager to further enhance a somewhat low profile place on the world golfing stage. International flights between Hua and Kuala Lumpur now offers opportunities for golfers from both locations to enjoy an expanded golfing experience. At least one golf tour operator from KL has offered golfing holidays for Malaysian golfers to our region with local golfers also considering Malaysian golfing opportunities. There are approximately 250 golf courses in Thailand, with destination diversity and the vast choice of golf courses located throughout the country is a key factor in attracting the large numbers of visitors coming to play golf in Thailand.

The Hua Hin/Cha-Am region has all the facilities necessary to advance its position within the ASEAN golfing scene. However the quality of the golf courses must be matched with quality marketing. The current Hua Hin / Cha-Am Golf Festival remains off the radar of foreign golfers as an event lacking in both imagination and promotion.

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40 12 The Most Celebrated Football Competitions in Town! The 24th Confederation Cup

Nopporn Wutthikul, Hua Hin Mayor, wishing all competitors well before taking to the field Teams from nineteen Hua Hin and Cha-Am resorts and hotels have put their best foot forward at the 24th annual Football Federation Cup kick-off commencing last month as a very festive sporting occasion.

A large gathering of VIP hotel staff at the 2018 Federation Cup Opening

The opening match of the competition featured VIP teams included a number of Resort General Managers and government executive staff. No one seemed to know the final score but it was a fiercely and fairly contested match to set the scene for the main event which all players pledged to play in the same spirit. The more serious matches between the hotel teams now continue until the 13th September at the Khao Takiab Football Stadium before the closing ceremony, trophy presentations and charity donations. Winning the Federation Cup is certainly a matter of pride with some bragging rights to the winning hotel. However this is another example of the friendly spirit between the region’s hotels; much more than an elaborate and spectacular good old-fashioned team building exercise.

Khun (No. 21) closing in on the opposition

Hua Hin Golf Courses Awarded the Asia Pacific Order of Zenith The Asia Pacific Order of Zenith is a spin-off from the long running Asian Golf Awards, the only pan-Asian recognition award program for the golf industry that is now in its nineteenth year.

Given the long and impressive history of the Asian Golf Awards, it was generally felt that the time had come for the creation of a special award that would seek out and honour the absolute best amongst the best. An award designed to recognise distinguished golf clubs and permanently enshrine these clubs in a hallowed class all their own. Hence, the creation of the Asia Pacific Order Of Zenith.

Mike Sebastian, CEO of the Asia Pacific Golf Group Commenting on the special award, Mike Sebastian, chief executive officer of the Asia Pacific Golf Group, the owner of the Asian Golf Awards said, “The time has come for us in the industry to establish a Hall of Fame for the best amongst our golf clubs – clubs that have strived to deliver the best all round experience for golfers.” Asia needs to develop a benchmark to measure excellence and the best way to do this is to create a peer group of clubs renowned for their commitment to excellence to serve the yardstick for others. To kick-off the program, a total of twelve golf clubs have been selected to be HUA HIN TODAY, September 2018

the initial inductees with all the organisations having success in past Asian Golf Awards polls. Each of the premier clubs on the award list has distinguished and excelled itself in terms of operating a golf club noted for the quality of its golf course, its club house facilities and services and its commitment to deliver a quality golfing experience to both members and guests alike. Local golf courses, Banyan and Black Mountain have achieved this award with one other Thailand (Bangkok) golf course.

General Managers Harald Ellison (Black Mountain, left) and Stacey Walton (Banyan, right), after the inaugural Interclub Challenge now have another award to celebrate The first batch of golf clubs to be honoured with this very distinguished award: Sentosa Golf Club – Singapore Ria Bintan Golf Club – Indonesia TPC Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia Banyan Golf Club – Thailand DLF Golf & Country Club – India Black Mountain Golf Club – Thailand Mission Hills Golf Club, Haikou (Blackstone Course) – China Thai Country Club – Thailand BRG Kings’ Island Golf Resort – Vietnam

Sky 72 Golf & Resort – South Korea Anvaya Cove & Sports Club, Philippines Hirono Golf Club, Japan Stacey Walton, Banyan’s General Manager and Director said “emerging as one of the region’s best golf clubs is a testament of excellence. Our team and I are very proud to be selected as it’s our mission to provide our golfers and visitors with the best golf club experience in Asia and in positioning

both Banyan GC and Hua Hin as the number one golf destination in Thailand”. The official induction of the select group of golf clubs will take place during the 2018 Asian Golf Awards Gala Banquet that will be staged in Bangkok, on November 3rd at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit. The award ceremony will be part of the 2018 Asia Pacific Golf Summit which will be staged from November 1st – 3rd.

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14 42 17th Hua Hin / Cha-Am Golf Festival 2018 Underway

Play is now well underway in the 17th Hua Hin - Cha-Am Golf Festival after a colourful opening ceremony heralding a tournament day at the Royal Springfield Country Club on 4th August.

The opening ceremony featured representatives of the participating golf courses presided over by Tanes Petsuwan, Deputy Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand. In attendance were the Cha-Am Mayor, the Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khirikhan Golf Course Association Chairman Khun Suwit Reanrogruang and Board Members. The Tourism Authority of Thailand was also represented by the regional Directors joined by members of the Hua Hin/Cha-Am Tourism Association.

Assembled dignitaries on stage at the official opening The Hua Hin/Cha-am Golf Festival has been held successfully for the past 16 years to promote golf in Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan. The event aims to boost the number of visitors during what has traditionally been the provinces’ low season.

However very few non-Thai golfers were in attendance; testament to the lack of promotion both locally and abroad. Timely marketing of this important event with significant sponsorship is well overdue to achieve the Festival’s promotional aims and to become a focus for low season golfing tourists. Local golf promoters are suggesting that the Golf Festival is due for a makeover and questioning the appeal of the current format. With few special events, celebrity golfers or prizes, the discounts on offer little incentive. Additionally individual promotions and deals from regional courses may cut across these discounts. Weekly events at the golf courses involved have been omitted from this year’s Festival. During the two months of the festival (August & September), the participating golf courses are offering special promotions at 1,000 and 1,800 THB green fees per person per round. The closing ceremony and tournament will be held at Banyan Golf Course on 6th October. Golf Festival Courses 1,800 THB Green Fees Banyan Golf Course Black Mountain Golf Course

About the Rules The Pros Getting It Wrong Scotland’s Colin Montgomerie was the subject of a controversial Rules incident in 2005 that still simmers over a decade later.

Montgomerie put his approach shot to the green into a greenside bunker. The ball was near the edge of a deep bunker; it seemed that his only possible stance was to have one foot in the bunker and the other out. Meanwhile, the weather had been worsening and realising that a horn was about to be sounded suspending play, due to potentially dangerous lightning, he left his ball in the bunker and walked off the course. The following day, on the resumption of play, Montgomerie’s ball was no longer in the bunker.

Montgomery faced with a much easier bunker shot Rule 6-8d(iii) came into play; play needed to be resumed from where it was discontinued. The player must, either before or when play is resumed, proceed as follows: (iii) if the player’s ball or ball-marker is moved (including by wind or water) while play is discontinued, a ball or ball-marker must be placed on the spot from which the original ball or ball-marker was moved. If the spot where the ball is to be placed is impossible to determine, it must be estimated and the ball placed on the estimated spot.. Neither playing partners had seen Montgomerie’s lie in the bunker so it was up to him to estimate where his ball was at rest and replace another ball at that spot. Television replays later showed that Montgomerie replaced the ball between 12 and 18 inches from its original position, which meant that he was able to take a much easier stance with both feet outside of the bunker. Montgomerie later admitted that he had been wrong about the spot where he placed the replacement golf ball, but was adamant that it he made an ‘inadvertent error’ in estimating where it lay. However, he apologised and donated his prize money of £24,000 to a local Tsunami Relief charity. HUA HIN TODAY, September 2018

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Top Luxury Hotel Award 2018 for Centara Hua Hin

The latest SmartTravelAsia ‘Best In Travel’ poll once again saw Hua Hin’s iconic Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin taking one of the top prizes being named amongst the top 10 luxury hotels and resorts in Asia on a global scale.

Acclaimed one of the grand hotels of the East, the iconic Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin has recently been recognized in this year’s Travel Poll 2018 by SmartTravelAsia in a poll involving millions of travelers from around the world voting for their preferences in the travel and service industry. Being honoured the recognition not only illustrates the guests’ satisfaction for Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin, but also reconfirms the hotel’s long-standing reputation for the highest standards of excellence in the industry, given the fact that SmartTravelAsia is the region’s only dedicated online travel magazine. “We are excited to be honoured by SmartTravelAsia award as one of Best Luxury Hotels 2018” said David Martens, General Manager & Corporate Director of Operations Hua Hin, Krabi & Samui. “This recognition conveys the exemplary

dedication of our staff in providing highest quality services. We promise to be consistent with our excellent standards to underline our commitment to be the grand hotel of the East.” First opening its doors to welcome guests in the early 1920s, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin is regarded as one of the grand hotels of the East.

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Plan to Promote Four Provinces with the ‘POSKAR’ Application” Last month at the Worapura Hotel, a beautiful five star hotel in Hua Hin, the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) and the Young Entrepreneur Council of Chamber of Commerce (YEC) launched a project to develop a new application call POSKAR.

The POSKAR app is an idea from teenagers from the YEC, who have seen the need to develop a combination of

The App will be designed for people who love to travel and enjoy eating the delicious food of Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Petchaburi and Prachuab Khirikhan. These four provinces have been grouped together under the name ‘Petchsamutkhiri’ Group Mr. Pornchai Homchuen, deputy director of the DEPA said that the aim is drive the tourism economy of the Petchsamutkhiri group with digital technology, with one year to design the application and website. This will include public relations and marketing activities. The project aims to be a prototype for the benefit of the whole country.

technology and creativity, as a marketing channel to expand and distribute income to entrepreneurs in the area. POSKAR well be a digital platform for local tourism businesses to promote the sale of products and services with a system to accumulated points to link privileges through the website and mobile application. The relevant government agencies and operators in the four provinces will be also be benefited by the potential customer data to be used in marketing in the future.

Mrs. Chathaporn Rastdusadee, the Governor of Phetchaburi province, is pleased to be behind this tourism development for the four provinces of the Petchsamutkhiri Group.

FOOD & Entertainment, September 2018

2 46 Som Tam Listed on the Top Ten Dishes of the Planet

Som tam, the ever-popular Thai spicy papaya salad, is ranked fifth in the latest list of the top 500 best dishes according to the Lonely Planet Travel Guide for travelers ‘The Ultimate Eat-list’ is a ranking of the top 500 foodie experiences from all over the world.

The top 10 best dishes are: pintxos from San Sebastian, Spain; curry laksa from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; sushi from Tokyo, Japan; beef brisket from Texas, USA; Som tum (or Som tam) from Thailand; smorrebrod from Copenhagen, Denmark; crayfish from Kaikoura, New Zealand; bibimbap from Seoul, South Korea; pizza Margherita from Naples, Italy; and dim sum from Hong Kong. The list was drawn up by expert food editors of Lonely Planet who enlisted the help of chef Adam Liaw and food blogger Leyla Kazim to rank the entries, according to the editors. The entries were evaluated according to the taste, cultural importance and the special atmosphere of the location. – Bangkok Post About Som Tam Thai green papaya salad, which in Thailand is known as as som tam (ส้มตำ�), is one of the most commonly available and popularly consumed dishes in Thailand. Som tam (ส้มตำ�) originates in the northeastern part of the Thailand (Isaan), which is on the border of Laos, where the same dish is a staple as well. You’ll now find green papaya salad everywhere throughout Thailand, and on just about every street corner in Bangkok.

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The Ingredients 5 cherry tomatoes 2 chili peppers 1 tablespoon dried shrimp 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 carrot 1 clove garlic 6 green beans 2 cups shredded green papaya 3/4 lime 1 1/2 tablespoons palm sugar 2 tablespoons toasted peanuts The Dressing (palm sugar) One of the main dressing ingredients for this Thai green papaya salad recipe is palm sugar which balances the sour lime juice of the dressing. Roasted Peanuts Freshly roasted peanuts are another one of the necessary ingredients when making Thai green papaya salad. For the best taste get raw peanuts and roast them myself, so they have a nice fresh crunchiness to them. However, you just use any kind of roasted peanuts, just roasted and unsalted. The Green Papaya When you think of a papaya, you might think of an orange colored fruit with little black seeds in the middle that’s extremely

sweet. But green papayas (which are literally papayas that are picked unripe, so they are hard and green), not only appear completely green, but they taste completely different. They almost have a neutral cucumber like flavour. A green papaya can’t be compared to anything for the texture.

The locals are inclined to utter – “papaya, pock, pock”, during this process! To prepare the green papaya, first you want to peel off the outer dark green skin. Then either using something like a cheese grater, or chopping it manually with a knife you need to julienne your green papaya. When you get closer to the center, you will see the white immature seeds inside. Stop and move onto another part of the papaya. Discard any seeds that got into your bowl.

The dish is made using a wooden pestle and a spatula. Smash a clove of garlic first. Then add green beans and halved cherry tomatoes. Pound a few times just to bruise the beans and get the juice out of the tomatoes. Add chili peppers and crush them just enough to release the hotness, unless you like your salad really hot. Add the green papaya, dried shrimp, toasted peanuts, fish sauce, lime juice and palm sugar. Use the pestle to push the mixture up in the mortar and the spatula to push it down so that the mixture is mixed well. If you do not have a big enough mortar you can crush garlic, tomatoes and green beans first. Set them aside in a large bowl. Add dried shrimp, fish sauce, lime juice and palm sugar to the bowl. Add green papaya and mix well. Serve with sticky rice and a sliver of cabbage, green beans and Thai basil. Tips and Techniques For a vegetarian som tum, omit the dried shrimp and substitute soy sauce for fish sauce. Some people use tamarind in place of lime. Regular sugar can be substituted for palm sugar. The balance of fish sauce, lime juice, palm sugar and peppers listed are important. Som tum is an individual dish with some including more lime juice than what the recipe calls for. This Thai green papaya salad is easy to prepare and tastes delicious.

473 Baan Chok – Appealing to All the Senses

The Baan Chok Cafe & Eatery on a blue sunny day A dark and stormy day really needed a setting to offset such a dreary outlook. The combination of an expansive vista across the lawns past majestic trees to the adjoining seaside and the open sunlit spaces of the Baan Chok Cafe & Eatery provided that relief with grey skies soon forgotten.

Open spaces and an expansive outlook to the ocean Baan Chok replicates an historic family home and retains the traditional colonial feel and look by design and retention of the gardens which are clearly visible through full length glazed openings leading to the beachfront. The restaurant is set within the They Talay Estate alongside the BaBa Beach Club, residential villas, condominiums, hotel and commercial spaces. The estate has over 110 Rai of land on 160 metres of coastline between Hua Hin and Cha-Am. In recognition of the significance of this Estate, Thew Talay is the only local nomination and one of two nominations

for Thailand’s Best Mixed Use Development Award soon to be announced at the 2018 Thailand Property Awards. Baan Chok now offers a relaxed and casual dining experience for They Talay residents but also for visiting diners. It also offers a venue for private gatherings or corporate gatherings with second level meeting rooms and facilities. Preparations were on hand to set the scene for around 50 guests the day after our visit with the lawns ready to be bathed in light and a DJ to provide entertainment from the stage and ocean backdrop. Our selection from the extensive menu of contemporary cuisine proved to be another antidote to the grey skies. First a giant pizza with half ’n’ half toppings of bright green pesto chicken and the Thai tastes of Tom Yang Goong. This hot and sour Thai dish is typically a soup cooked with shrimp but proved to be an unexpected but ideal pizza topping with all the signature spicy flavours. The Baan Chok menu features international dishes with a touch of Thailand, although traditional Thai items are also available. Grilled salmon salad with soy lime dressing, spaghetti with crab, tomato and cream sauce topped with grated parmesan soon followed; each with subtle and balanced flavours. Our advice at this point is to restrain your appetite for the specialty desserts which are all freshly made in-house. Presentation is a key to the success of any dessert with the visual appearance heralding some delectable taste sensations.

Vanilla panna cotta served with raspberry sorbet, caramel sauce & froy – tong topping, chocolate fondant and vanilla icecream then Thai tea crepe cake and meringue lemon mousse tart all proved the point that dessert at Baan Chok really are special. There’s an extensive wine, cocktail and other ‘adult’ drink menu available but to add we chose to go with fruity cool drink alternatives. Amongst the selection is iced coconut mocha, sri-trus (pineapple, mango, mint & lime) and a carrot, banana, pineapple, orange, honey ‘power bunny’. Once again attractive colours proved to be a stimulant to the palate as restaurateurs worldwide are well aware. Dining at Baan Chok is a delightful experience, both visually and to satisfy the palate. Perhaps that’s as a forerunner to one of the regular BaBa Beach Club ‘Playlist’ musical events, to celebrate a special event or to just to savour a relaxed fine dining excursion. After the meal there is an opportunity to stroll along the sands to complete the Baan Chok Cafe & Eatery Where: Within the Thew Talay Estate; look for the 196 kilometre marker on Phetchakasim Road around 20 kilometres north of Hua Hin. Contact: E-mail: huahin@bababeachclub. com, phone 032-899130 Website: www.bababeachclub.com Open: Week days from 11 AM, weekends from 7 AM

Pizza with half ’n’ half toppings of bright green pesto chicken and tom yang goong

Grilled salmon salad with soy lime dressing

Spaghetti with crab, tomato and cream sauce

Iced coconut mocha and sri-trus (pineapple, mango, mint & lime)

Thai tea crepe cake, Meringue lemon mousse tart

Hot foods have been the focus of research suggesting that eating fiery ingredients such as chilli peppers may do more than burn your tongue. These foods may help you live longer. “There is accumulating evidence from mostly experimental research to show the benefit of spices or their active components on human health,” said Lu Qi, an associate professor at Harvard School of Public Health and co-author of the study. But the evidence evaluating consumption of spicy foods and mortality from population studies had been lacking, he said. As a result, researchers from the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences studied data collected from 2004 to 2008 as part of the China Kadoorie Biobank. Using self-reported questionnaires, they analyzed the spicy food consumption of nearly half a million people age 30 to 70 across 10 regions in China, excluding those with cancer, heart disease and stroke.

Li ‘The Chilli Man’ Youngzhi eats up to 2 kilograms of chillies every day

They then reviewed the records of 20,224 people who died over a seven-year follow-up period and found that those who ate spicy foods six or seven times a week had a 14% lower risk of premature death for all causes than people who ate spicy foods less than once a week. People who frequently consumed spicy food also showed a lower risk of death from cancer or ischemic heart and respiratory system diseases. Fresh and dried chilli peppers were the most common spicy sources, according to the study. The study points to the benefits of capsaicin, a bioactive ingredient in chilli peppers, which has been linked to health perks such as increased fat burning. Folk medicine practitioners also say capsaicin can help fight infection and stimulate the kidneys, lungs and heart. The study cites limitations including the lack of information about other dietary and lifestyle habits or how spicy food was cooked or prepared. In addition, researchers note that although chilli pepper was the most commonly used spice based on selfreports, the use of different spices tends to increase as the use of chilli pepper increases. Consuming these other spices may also result in health benefits, independent of chillies. FOOD & Entertainment, September 2018

4 48 WEEKLY MONDAYS

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS

Luna La Pran Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas

Delicious dragon fruit desserts, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Salas, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Luna La Pran invites you to enjoy “Thai Set” menu with local inspired Thai cuisine such as Yam Dok Dalah, Tom som pla, Pla Krapong Lui Suan and much more Don’t forget to leave some space for our mouthwatering desserts. Thai Taste with a Modern Touch, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Every Wednesday at Salas Restaurant, enjoy freshly prepared, all you can eat Pizza, Pasta, Risotto with salad bar, ice-cream and fruits.

The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner. Daily from 10:00 to 18:00 hours. Visit The Museum this Chokedee market, month and explore a Centara Grand Beach colourful selection of Resort & Villas Hua Hin Delicious Dragon Fruit Desserts. The new sweet menu features classic treats, enlivened by an exotic texture and mild sweetness from seasonbest dragon fruits, surely to tickle your taste buds!

Wednesday, 26 September. From 18:00 hours onwards. Get your taste buds tantalized at “Chokedee Food Market” where you will enjoy a mix of local and crafted food from famed food sellers in Hua Hin while enjoying live music.

Seriously delicious salads, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Suan Bua Thai Restaurant. Daily from 12:00 to 22:30 hours. Experience Thai cuisine in a whole different way as Suan Bua presents “Thai Taste with a Modern Touch”, a special menu of classic Thai dishes embracing a dash of creativity to liven up your taste buds like never before.

COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Daily from 11:00 to 22:30 hours. Enjoy a new take on healthy classics from Coast Beach Club and Bistro’s Seriously Delicious Salad Menu. The new healthy selection adds CULINARY TREASURES exciting twists and extra OF JAPAN, Centara blends of flavours with Grand Beach Resort & special dressing recipes Villas Hua Hin to compliment the freshness of ingredients.

Tempting Tartares Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

THURSDAYS Yam Yen Rooftop, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Let’s make your Friday the Fridayest Friday that ever Fridayed at Sheraton Hua Hin’s. TGIF kicks off with free flow wine, canapés and chilled out beats by our resident DJ SMURF. Enjoy the sunset and the cool breeze at Yam Yen Rooftop. Smoked Sushi Sophitication, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

FRIDAYS Fish Market, Novotel Hua Hin

Every Friday at evening come and try fish and seafood market served by the beach at Ocean Terrace Restaurant. Experience your favorite seafood, freshly hand pick from the market by our Chef and served with a free flow Thai Salad bar! The delicious dinner is available every Friday 18.30-21.30 hrs. Price THB 299 NET for all you can eat side dishes. Fish and seafood start at THB 100 NET per piece. Gravity Sky Bar at Novotel Hua Hin

Hagi Japanese Restaurant. Daily from 17:00 to 22:30 hours (except Monday). Discover an innovative edge of Japanese cuisine from Hagi’s Smoked Sushi Sophistication, featuring the best delicacies from Japan - all smoked to the ultimate sophistication for unique depth of tastes to please every palate.

Enjoy breathtaking view of the sunset while Sipping your favorite drink at half price from 5-7 p.m. Buy 1 get 1 free at Gravity Sky Bar and experience the best Rooftop bar in Hua Hin. Gravity Sky Bar is a new STEAK OUT Every Thursday from 7:00 p.m. 360° rooftop venue located on the 24th - 10:00 p.m.at COAST Railway Restaurant. floor of Novotel Hua Hin Beach Club & Bistro. Daily except Monday Cha Am Beach Resort Select your preferred & Tuesday. From 18:00 & Spa. steak from Australia or to 22:30 hours. Be tempted by the French’s New Zealand. Cooked OH-FISH-CIALLY BEST REEF & BEEF, Centara to your order and FISH IN TOWN!, Centara best-loved classic Grand Beach Resort & “Tartare”. The new menu accompanied by the Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin chef’s salad buffet of showcases a delicious Villas Hua Hin fresh cut vegetables and Friday – 21st & 28th exploration of texture from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 greens - truly a meat and flavours from our p.m. at COAST Beach lovers delight! Price: secret seasonings that Club & Bistro. Price: perfectly balance savory Baht 990++ (200g Baht 1,200++ per portion). and spicy notes. person, COME 4 PAY 3. September Entertainment & Happy Hour Offers at Baba Beach Club Hua Hin

Every Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Choose your Monday- 10th, 24th fresh fish fillet of tuna, from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 salmon, seabass or p.m. at Hagi Japanese snapper along with your Restaurant. Japanese favorite sauce and side buffet - enjoy a wide order then we will pan variety of Japanese sear it and deliver to specialties such as your table. Your fillet Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura, includes a selection live Teppanyaki and from the chef’s salad much more... Price: Baht buffet. Price: Baht 1,100++ per person, 450++ (200g portion). COME 4 PAY 3.

The newly opened beach club and music lovers hotel, Baba Beach Club Hua Hin proudly introduces its Happy Hour promotion for the month of September, making the most of the rainy season with a Buy 1 Get 1 special on exclusive Baba cocktails. Available every Monday to Thursday from 4 6pm at the beachfront bar and Baba Beach Restaurant. Providing a cocktail or two, whether you are looking for something sweet & sour, strong or refreshing. Baba Beach Club Hua Hin also offers live entertainment every weekend by resident acoustic and vocals band, The Tiny Band, soulful tunes by dynamic saxophonist Burin The Sax Man, and beats by local talent Dj Bonita Everitt. Hosting yet another Baba Unwind Saturday finishing off the month of September in signature Baba Beach Club style on the 29th of September, welcoming guest dj Seelie for an exclusive sunset session by the beach.With many more events to come, Baba Beach Club Hua Hin continues to pair local talents with exclusive guest djs, where music lovers can revel in luxury and enjoy great music accompanied by delicious food, cool cocktails, the #babavibe, and much, much more. What better way to spend your weekend escape than at Baba Beach Club Hua Hin! For more information & bookings, please call 032-899-130 or email: huahin@

SATURDAYS InAzia, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

The “Sake Extraordinaire” at InAzia Restaurant. Savor some of the finest Sakes, carefully paired with culinary Japanese masterpieces from the team at Kisso Japanese Restaurant Bangkok.Executive Chef Jakub and his guest chef; Master Chef Chatree Pangsilp are pleased to invite you for an exclusive evening at InAzia’s first Sake Dinner.Enjoy the exquisite Japanese cuisine prepared by our guest chef paired with some great Sakes at a very special price, this is a match-up not to be missed. Family Saturday Brunch, Ocean Terrace Restaurant at Novotel Hua Hin Cha Am Beach Resort And Spa

A true classic brunch experience by sea, every Saturday from 11:30 to 15:00, cocktail, sparking wine, mimosas, pimms cups and bloody mar’s, children under 6 years old dine for free children from 6-12 years get 50% off enjoy kid’s carnival from 12:00 to 16.00 free activities, popcorn and cotton cand. Great discounts throughout July THB 990 per person + free flow. Afternoon tea selections, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

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

The Authentic Thai, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Spa Cenvaree. Daily from 09:00 to 21:00 hours. Fully release stress with Authentic Thai product and massage which combine techniques of Thai Massage, Oil Massage, Herbal Compress Massage, stretching technique and completely relax with Thai Herbal Tea. Package Included: Foot Ritual • Thai Back Scrub • Herbal Compress Massage on back • Royal Thai Foot Massage • Thai Body Stretch and Head Massage • Refreshments. Total 120 minutes. Baht 2,990 net per person. Shine Spa, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Help yourself to the “Spa Buffet”, relax and revitalize. You’ve 120 divine minutes to indulge in your choices of: 30 Foot Massage • 30 Coffee Body Scrub • 90 Thai massage • 90 Aroma Massage. In Balance Spa Novotel Hua Hin Resort

In Balance Spa by Novotel is designed according to the concept of Hua Hin. Where you can relax and replenish your health and “Free babysitting during spa treatment at Novotel Hua Hin”. Breeze Spa at Amari Hua Hin

Monday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner. We offer three different types of High Tea set for you to indulge in. Choose between Hua Hin set, Heritage set or Colonial set, all served with a premium selection of coffee and the finest TWG tea. Price : Starting from Baht 450++per set.

PHONE NUMBERS Amari Hua Hin: 032 616 600 BaBa Beach Club Hua Hin: 032 899 130 Cape Nidhra Hotel Hua Hin: 032 516 600 Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin 032 512 021

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Monsoon Valley Vineyard Award-winning wines crafted using old world values with new world enthusiasm. A whole new world of wine discovery.

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A total of 45 hospitals throughout Thailand & Cambodia รวม 45 โรงพยาบาลทัว ่ ประเทศไทยและประเทศกัมพูชา 45家医院遍布泰国和柬埔寨

2018 Kin Hoy, Doo Nok, Mountain Golf Club Tok MeukBlack Festival Cha-Am

It is the only course in Thailand ever named in Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses Outside the US. Black Mountain高尔夫球场建立于2007年，在4年的营业中获得“亚洲最好新球场”的美誉 Address: 565, Moo7, Nong Hieng Rd, Hin Lek Fai Tel: 032 618 666 Email: info@bmghuahin.com Web: www.blackmountainhuahin.com

Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin The Banyan is set in a valley basin with some spectacular views and Golf East, the Thai design company 自 2008 年俱乐部开业以来，Banyan 高尔夫已经连续三年被《亚洲高尔夫月刊》评选为最佳三大球场之一 Address: 68/34 Mooban Hua Na, Nong Gae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 200 Email: reservations@banyanthailand.com Web: www.banyanthailand.com

Hua Hin Home Art has the largest collection in Hua Hin of stone and wood art to make your home, business, resort and garden. Address: 180 Moo 7, T. Taptai A. Hua Hin J.Prachuap Khiri Khan

Address: 888 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin 032 616 800to or 1719 calls only) The annual merit makingTel:ceremony the(local Empress of Heaven or Chao Mae Thap Thim pays homage Email: to anhuahin@bangkokhospital.com ancient Chinese deity and wishes Hua Hin’s Web: www.bangkokhospital.com/huahin/en/ 63 fisherman bon voyage for the fishing season to come. The ceremony will take place the Chinese shrine at the rear of the Hilton TrueatArena hotel and the nearby foreshoreTrue over the weekend 29th30th tennis, September Arena Hua Hin isof Asia’s premier sports2018. and The purpose of this event is to celebrate Thai traditions and support local recreational center, located in the heart of Thailand’s fisherman as they ready themselves for the new seaside resort town of fishing Hua Hin.season. Making merit to spirits of the shrine is said to ensure the good fortunes of fishermen and their families. Making merit involves a small donation to receive a doll your Address: 52/52 Petchkasem Road, Nong Kae, on Huawhich Hin name is written. The doll is then placed on a fishing boat before setting out to sea. Tel: 032 909 633 Email:at info@truearenahuahin.com On Saturday 29th September 3.00 p.m. there will be a parade around Hua Web: www.truearenahuahin.com 64 Hin sponsored by the TAT Prachuap and the Ka-toy Ruk Hua Hin Group with free tram rides for tourists to see around old Hua Hin town. The rides commence at 10.00 Water Jungle Vana Nava Hua Hin a.m., 1.00 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. from the Hua Hin Railway Station with 30 passengers Tropical amazing slides, rides ... for each 1 hour trip. For advance tramenvironment, booking call 032-513-885,032-513-871. สภาพแวดล้ อมเขตร้ อนสไลด์will ทน ่ี า่ ตืbe น ่ ตาตื น ่ ใจ, ขี่ สถานที ท ่ อ ่ งเที ย ่ ว On Sunday 30th September at 11.00 a.m. there ceremony at the shrine. 热带环境，绝色美景，游乐设施和景点... The Empress of Heaven merit making ceremony is a wonderful celebration of the importance of the fishing industry with Hua Hin’s traditions on show in a colourful Address: 129/99 Soi Moo Baan Nong Kae, Hua Hin event by the sea. Tel: 032 909 606 Email: info@vananava.com Web: www.vananavahuahin.com

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The Mid-Autumn Festival Tel: is returning with excitement, and the Centara Grand 093 175 3566 Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin promises the best joyous celebration with Hua Hin’s Email: huahinhomeart@hotmail.com best mooncakes. Web: www.huahin-homeart.com 73 Celebrating the autumnal equinox, Centara Gardens Pool Villas Grand Beach Resort & VillasSivana Hua Hin presents Located Khao Tao, Sivana Gardens Pool Villa offers an the flavours of a collection of best in mooncakes, specially handcrafted using only premium quality outdoor pool and year-round outdoor pool. Free WiFi ingredients. The creations come in a variety of the property and free private is provided throughout flavours; from the best-sellingparking durian,isto the more available on site. traditional white lotus seed and red bean - all enriched with a single egg yolk. This Soi year’s range Address: 126 Hua Hin, Phetkasem Rd Tel: 082 840 8080 Email: of info@sivanagardens.com of mooncakes also has an infusion green tea to 74 Web: www.sivanagardens.com tempt every palate. Enrich the lunar celebration even further Lotus Sports Club (Muay Thai) with “Sip & Savour Tradition” available until 30th Shadow boxing, bag work, Muay Thai techiniques, September. The month-long activity reintroduces sparing, stretching, swimming, running, rope jump, pad the tradition of enjoying decadent mooncakes, with work, bags, clinch, kness or low kick ... a cup of subtly-blended premium tea from TWG. Mooncakes from the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin come in a Address: 112 Soi 102 Tambon Thap Tai, Hua Hin, Chang Wat beautiful red Chinese-inspiredTel: design with 032 510 106 exquisite patterns. Each box includes a different combination of your Email: favourite flavours, making the perfect gift for you to info@lotushuahin.com wish your parents, clients or colleagues every prosperity and happiness this season. Web: www.lotushuahin.com 75 The Mid-autumn Festival including Sip & Savour is available every day until Fine Wood Shutter 30th September. Fine Wood Company is the leading shutters specialist in Thailand-Crafting professional quality natural wood shutters is our expertise.

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Cuisine: Italian ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารอิตาเลีย ่ น 菜肴: 意大利菜

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

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

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

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Fans, Light & More Co., Ltd Wide range of modern fans and garden lights for any budget! Welcome to our showroom: 70/164 Soi 112 Huana,Tub Tai Road, Hua Hin.

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Ban Benjarong Royal Thai Cuisine

The Restaurant Dusit Thani Hua Hin Our all-day dining restaurant serves an array of international and local favourites in elegant surroundings with stunning views.

Cuisine: Thai ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารไทย 菜肴: 泰国菜

Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road Cha-am, Petchburi Tel: 032 520 009 Email: dthhrsvn@dusit.com Web: www.dusit.com/dusitthani/huahin/dining/the-restaurant/

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

There are a variety of booths to select Issan food, noodles, grilled pork, grilled chicken, grilled ribs as well as the Korean BBQ Buffet.

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Address: Soi 112 Hua Na Tel: 083 006 1300 Web: www.facebook.com/corner112.huahin

Greek Taverna Hua Hin

Taking its design inspiration from Hua Hin railway station originally erected in the early 1920s, The Railway restaurant offers a worldly selection of cuisines for breakfast and dinner.

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Shoreline Beach Club Amari Hua Hin

Located directly on the Khao Takiab beachfront, this BBQ beach side lounge offers simple, grill favorites by day and a more extensive barbecue 10% choice in the evening.

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Cuisine: Burrata, Cold cuts, Fresh and hard cheese, Wine, Italian coffe and Croissants no Service Charge Parking: Street Address: G Mall, Shop A106, Soi 94 Phetkasem, Hua Hin 77110 Tel: 032 900 250 Facebook: Mozza Mia Hua Hin

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TIME OPTIC Good service and high class eyeglasses which are able to see from the first step you walk in and satisfaction guaranteed 100%: Eyes testing/Analysis/Sale/Repair Address: 106/4 Phtchkasem Rd., Hua Hin, Tel: 032 511 360 Facebook: TIMEOPTICHUAHIN

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Address: 22/65 Naeb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 0 3253 1470 Email: info@putahracsa.com Web: www.putahracsa.com/sala-monsoon-restaurant

Mozza Mia Hua Hin

The menu blends international poolside favourites with “Tastes of Thailand”. Both Thai and foreign guests alike will enjoy snacking noodle soups, satay, 10% fresh fruits and other dishes.

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

A restaurant where the ambience is relaxed and chic. Start the day with a sumptuous buffet breakfast and indulge in simple Thai dishes, fresh salads, creative pasta dishes and innovative sandwiches for lunch.

Aqua Pool Bar Amari Hua Hin

Cuisine: International ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารนานาชาติ 菜肴: 国际菜

Address: 1 Damnernkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 512 021 Email: chbr@chr.co.th Web: www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/chbr/ restaurant/

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La Botte Ristorante & Pizzeria

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

15 Railway Restaurant Centara Hua Hin

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

Cuisine: Italian, Pizza ประเภทอาหาร: อาหารอิตาเลีย ่ น, พิชซ่า 菜肴: 意大利菜, 披萨

14 Corner 112 Grill & Thai Restaurant

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

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A popular Hua Hin Restaurant, the Ocean Terrace offers an casual open-air restaurant overlooking the ocean.

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Address: 854/2 Burirom Road, Cha Am Beachfront, Petchaburi Tel: 032 708 300 Email: rsvn@novotelhuahin.com Web: novotelhuahin.com/hua-hin-restaurants/ocean-terracerestaurant/

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Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin

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With panoramic views of the ocean and the first Holiday Inn water park resort in Asia, located in the popular seaside getaway of Hua Hin.

In Balance Spa by Novotel is designed according to the concept of Hua Hin. Where you can relax and replenish your health and “Free babysitting during spa treatment at Novotel Hua Hin”

Address: 129/129 Petchkasem Rd. Tel: 0 32 809 999 Web: www.holidayinnresorts.com

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

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Spa & Wellness at InterContinental Hua Hin The serene environment of InterContinental Hua Hin Resort is an ideal place for wellness therapy, whether you would like to detox, relax, energize, or simply recharge. Address: 33/33 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 999 Email: ichh.rsvn@ihg.com Web: huahin.intercontinental.com/spa-wellness

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Putahracsa Ob-Oon bakery shop

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

Open Daily: 09:00 am – 09:00 pm Address: 854/2 Burirom Road Cha Am Beachfront Tel: 032 708 300 Email: rsvn@novotelhuahin.com Web: www.novotelhuahin.com

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SPA Cenvaree Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Set amongst a tranquil landscaped tropical garden, the spa features 9 treatment rooms and outdoor Thai massage sala.

Sophisticated comfort and exclusive service await you at Amari Hua Hin. Situated near the glittering Gulf of Thailand, the resort offers thoughtful accommodation in an idyllic garden setting. Address: 117/74 Takiab Rd, Nongkae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 600 Email: reservations.huahin@amari.com Web: www.amari.com/huahin/ 32

Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa It’s hard to stand out in a sea of selfies these days, but the unparalleled architecture of Marrakesh Hua Hin Resort & Spa provides something uniquely outstanding. Address: 63/411 Petchkasem Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 777 Email: reservations@marrakeshresortandspa.com Web: www.marrakeshresortandspa.com

Lotus Villas & Resort Hua Hin This unique Residential Resort offers you luxury, space and privacy. The villas have their own private gardens & feature all standard facilities expected in a 4 star resort.

Address: 1 Damnernkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 512 021-38 Email: spacenvareechbr@chr.co.th Web: www.spacenvaree.com/spa-cenvaree-at-centara-grandat-beach-resort-and-villas-hua-hin 24

Address: 112 Soi 102 Tambon Thap Tai, Hua Hin, Chang Wat Tel: 032 510 106 Email: info@lotushuahin.com Web: www.lotushuahin.com

Bistrot Gourmand

Banyan The Resort, Hua Hin

Bistrot Gourmand encapsulates these very French references; French fine dining, a welcoming French host and most importantly, fine imported French wines.

Banyan The Resort is located minutes from the centre of Hua Hin town and is the ideal holiday destination for families, couples and golfers.

Address: Soi Poonsuk (Behind Hua Hin Temple) Tel: +66 98 453-7562, +66 32 900 983 Email: Christian.vonau@gmail.com

Address: 68/223 Hua Na, Petchakasem Road, Nong Kae Tel: 032 538 888 Email: booking@banyanthailand.com Web: www.banyanthailand.com/en/resort/the-resort

25 Seara International Sports Fitness System Thailand. Hua Hin. Sports Engineering And Recreation Asia Ltd. We provide high quality products and services to many market sectors including private homes,health and fitness facilities hotels and resorts too. Address: 70/129-130 Soi Mooban Huana, Tambon Nongkae, Ampur Hua Hin, Prachuapkhirikhan, 77110, Thailand. Tel: 032-510 866-7 Email: info@searasport.com Web: www.searasports.com 26

Devarana Spa at Dusit Thani

BaBa Beach Club Hua Hin Luxury Hotel by Sri Panwa Experience the unique Baba Beach Club style, limitless luxury, live acts and performances, and gastronomical ventures. Address: 758, Thewtalay Estate, Phetkasem Rd., Tambon Cha Am, Amphur Cha Am, Phetchaburi 76120 Tel: 032 899 130 Email: huahin@bababeachclub.com Web: www.bababeachclub.com 36

Manora Company Limited was established in 1998. We are property developers, a consultancy and property managment agency based in Khao Tao, Hua Hin.

Address: 92/19 Soi Moobaan Khao Tao, Tambon Nongkae Tel: +66(0) 8 1857 8867, +66(0) 32-525 051 or +66 (0) 32 572 060 Email: info@manoravillage.com Web: www. manoravillage.com

Shine Spa at Sheraton Hua Hin

Sansara Black Mountain, Hua Hin

holistic experience. Address: 1573 Petchkasem Road, Thambol Cha-Am, Hua Hin Tel: 032 708 000 ext. 6201 10% Email: spa.huahin@sheraton.com VIP Web: www.sheratonhuahin.com 28

Address: 565 Moo 7, Nong Hieng Road, Hin LekFai, Hua Hin Tel: 02 683 0088 Email: customercare@sansara.asia Web: www.sansara.asia

Breeze Spa at Amari Hua Hin

The Park Hua Hin

Unwind, relax and rejuvenate at Shine Spa of Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa, the perfect place to start your relaxation holiday. For guests seeking the ultimate in relaxation and efficiently, our bi-monthly promotion is designed for a sophisticated and

Discover Breeze Spa at Amari Hua Hin, where an array of fun and easy treatments awaits you. Let us send you to a peaceful state of body and mind, to help you to rejuvenate from the rigors of everyday life. Address: 117/74 Takiab Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 61 6600 #7801 Web: www.breeze-spa.com/amari-huahin/

Manora Village

Massage Oil, Body Treatments, Water Treatments ... นวดน้าำ มัน, นวดบำาบัดร่างกาย, กายภาพบำาบัดในน้าำ ... 按摩油，全身护理，水疗 Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road, Cha-am Tel: 032 520 009 Email: info@devaranaspa.com Web: www.devaranaspa.com/en/huahin.html

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Exclusive luxury apartments and golf course pool villas come with round the clock hospitality at an accessible price.

Choose beauty. Choose quality. A collection of two, three and four bedroom Luxury Pool Villas are available for you to choose. Address: 244 Moo 9, Tab Tai, Hua Hin Tel: 098 398 9831 Email: sales@lotusvillashuahin.com Web: www.lotusvillashuahin.com/en/the-park/

Dayspa at Putahracsa Hua Hin

Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin

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

The Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin is a member of the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and part of the luxurious Cape Hotel Collection.

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

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Address: Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 516 600 Email: reservations@capenidhra.com Web: www.capenidhra.com

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30% VIP Discount up to 30% for Hua Hin Today VIP Card holders

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

41 Monsoon Valley Vineyard Award-winning wines crafted using old world values with new world enthusiasm. A whole new world of wine discovery.

Address: Between the famous Thai resorts of Hua Hin and the fabulous Takiab Beach Tel: 086 803 9085 Email: info@palapon.net Web: www.palapon.net 51

Health Lab Hua Hin Medical Laboratory, Blood Testing บริการเจาะเลือดและสารคัดหลัง่ 放血、刺穿及试样处理

Address: 1 Moo 9 Baankhok Chang Patana, Nong Plup, Hua Hin Tel: 081 701 0444 Email: info@monsoonvalley.com Web: www.monsoonvalley.com 42

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

Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin

Sivana Gardens Pool Villas

A total of 45 hospitals throughout Thailand & Cambodia รวม 45 โรงพยาบาลทัว ่ ประเทศไทยและประเทศกัมพูชา 45家医院遍布泰国和柬埔寨 Address: 888 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 800 or 1719 (local calls only) Email: huahin@bangkokhospital.com Web: www.bangkokhospital.com/huahin/en/

True Arena True Arena Hua Hin is Asia’s premier tennis, sports and recreational center, located in the heart of Thailand’s seaside resort town of Hua Hin. Address: 52/52 Petchkasem Road, Nong Kae, Hua Hin Tel: 032 909 633 Email: info@truearenahuahin.com Web: www.truearenahuahin.com

Located in Khao Tao, Sivana Gardens Pool Villa offers an outdoor pool and year-round outdoor pool. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Address: Soi 126 Hua Hin, Phetkasem Rd Tel: 082 840 8080 Email: info@sivanagardens.com Web: www.sivanagardens.com 53

Fine Wood Shutter Fine Wood Company is the leading shutters specialist in Thailand-Crafting professional quality natural wood shutters is our expertise. Address: 146/60 Phechkaseam Road, Tambol Nongkhae, HuaHin Tel: 02 662 4476, 086 424 9936 Email: info@finewoodshutter.com Web: www.finewoodshutter.com Line ID: Finewoodcompany

Black Mountain Golf Club

Boonthavorn Hua Hin

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

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

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

Open: 8:00 am. - 20:00 pm. Address: 4/48 Moo Ban Bofai, Hua Hin Tel: 032 522 555 Fax: 032 520 141 Web: www.boonthavorn.com

Kiteboarding Asia Hua Hin Book kitesurfing & SUP lessons, buy kites, kiteboards.. หนังสือ ไคท์บอร์ด และบทเรียน ซับ, ไคท์บอร์ด 预定冲浪活动，SUP课程，风筝以及冲浪板... Address: 143/8 Soi 75/1, Hua Hin Tel: 081 591 4593 Email: huahin@kiteboardingasia.com Web: www.kiteboardingasia.com

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Nadpob Dental Clinic

Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Set on the beachfront, with a wide expanse of gardens perfect for strolling and enjoying the sea breezes.

Except, Implant, Orthodontics, Treatment ... ตกแต่งทันตกรรมรากเทียม และอืน ่ ๆ 牙科美容，植入手术等

Address: 1 Damnernkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 512 021 Email: chbr@chr.co.th Web: www.centarahotelsresorts.com/centaragrand/chbr/

Address: Huahin Market Village, floor 1 st Tel: 089 910 1033 Email: nadpobdental@hotmail.com Web: facebook.com/pages/Nadpob-Dental-Clinic

Dusit Thani Hua Hin Overlooking an idyllic beach on the Gulf of Thailand and surrounded by lush greenery, provides the ultimate resort experience in a historic destination. Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road Cha-am, Petchburi Tel: 032 520 009 Email: dthhrsvn@dusit.com Web: www.dusit.com/dusitthani/huahin/

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Putahracsa Hua Hin Putahracsa Hua Hin allows guests to combine the charms of small town leisure together with a beach hideaway. Address: 22/65 Naeb Kaehat Rd. Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: info@putahracsa.com Web: www.putahracsa.com

InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

InterContinental® Hua Hin Resort lends to Thailand’s premier seaside community unrivalled style, sophistication and comfort.

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is situated on Cha-am beach north of Hua Hin where memories are made at every turn.

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

Address: 1573 Phet Kasem Rd, Tambon Cha-am, Phetchaburi Tel: 032 708 000 Email: reservations.huahin@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahin.com

Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas

Novotel Hua Hin Cha Am Resort & Spa This Hua Hin Resort offers recreation and entertainment options for singles, couples and families. Address: 854/2 Burirom Road Cha Am Beachfront Petchaburi, Hua Hin, Phetchaburi Tel: 032 708 300 Email: rsvn@novotelhuahin.com Web: www.novotelhuahin.com

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Welcome to Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas, where 53 private Pool Villas provide the ultimate in peaceful seclusion. Address: 9/22 Moo 5 Paknampran, Pranburi Tel: 032 708 000 Email: sheraton.huahinpranburi@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahinpranburi.com

539 The Intercontinental Hua Hin Resort is Now Plastic Straw-free

The InterContinental Hua Hin Resort is pleased to announce that the resort is taking steps to be single-use plastic free across the hotel and restaurants.

It will no longer purchase plastic straws with a commitment to offer compostable straws made from plants. From now on, paper straws at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort are available upon request. Plastic straws suck because they harm marine wildlife and ecosystems and, expose us to unhealthy toxic chemicals. They are used for minutes, here for centuries, piling up daily. 3 WAYS TO STOP SUCKING PLASTIC 1. Skip the straw and sip your drink. 2. Switch to reusable steel, glass or bamboo straws. 3. Use paper straws instead.

Marriott International Unveils Unified Loyalty Programs

Marriott International has announced it will introduce one set of unified benefits across Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) for its member. This will create an incredibly rich hospitality loyalty program in which members will earn more points faster than under the prior programs — on average 20% more points for every dollar spent. For the first time, members will have access to book stays and earn or redeem points among 29 participating global brands comprising 6,500 hotels in 127 countries and territories. Additionally, the Moments experiential platform is expanding, with more than 110,000 experiences in 1,000 destinations from must-see attraction tickets and tours for purchase with cash by all guests, to once-in-a-lifetime events only available to members using points, including the new bespoke Moments Live event series. “We listened to the travel aspirations of our members and set our sights on unlocking the full potential of our loyalty programs,” said David Flueck, Senior Vice President of Global Loyalty, Marriott International. “ We a re exc i t e d t o announce that our members can enjoy one set of benefits across our extraordinary portfolio of hotels from iconic full and select service, to extended stay, to unique boutiques and luxury brands. We hope to inspire our members whatever their travel passion, whether it is resorts featuring overwater bungalows, peaceful secluded island settings, ski-in / skiout mountain resorts, towering hotels with picture-worthy views or even former palaces converted into hotels.” Members will be able to combine their separate Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and SPG accounts into a single account spanning the entire loyalty portfolio. The Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) names will continue to live on under the new set of unified benefits until a new program name is introduced in 2019.

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10 54 Some Important Regional Contacts Organisation

Hua Hin

Cha-Am

Police 191 (Emergency) 191 (Emergency) 032 511 027 032 471 321 Police (English speaking) 032 515995 Highway Police 1193 Tourist Police 1155 Fire Station 199 (Emergency) 199 (Emergency) 032 511 666 Fire Brigade 199(Emergency) Communications Authority of Thailand (CAT) 032 511351 Tourist information 032 611491 Information 032 602019 Hua Hin Police Station 032 533440-1 Hua Hin Tourist Police 032 515995 Hua Hin International Polyclinic 032 516424, 032 516425 Hua Hin Land Department 032 536164, 032 512407 Hua Hin Local Government 032 512340, 032 532471 Red Cross 032 512567 Wildlife Rescue Centre 032 458135 Ambulance 1554 Medical Emergency 1669 Electrical Call Centre 1129 Alcoholics Anonymous 089 587 682 Bangkok Hospital 1719, 033 616 800 San Paolo 032 532 576 Cha Am Hospital 032 471 808 Hua Hin Hospital 032 520 401

Transport

Hua Hin Bus Station Railway Station

032 514 477 032 512 770

Government Muncipality Immigration Tourist Assistance Centre Water Supply Post Office Power Board

032 471 159

032 511 047 1132 032 522 656 090 446 6056 032 511 677 032 477 646 032 511 063 032 477 252 032 512 215 032 472 069

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Music, Local and International News for Hua Hin and along the Coast

SURF on AIR The Marriott Breakfast Show Tech Chat with Jonathon Fairfield Asia Pop 40 with Dom Lau Rockin’ with Shane Burn Rocks’ with Peter Anthony The Relaxing Radio Show The Mellow Show with Gary Ziepe Greatest Hits of Music with James Ross Nonstop Oldies Local News BBC International News

Monday to Friday 07:00 – 10:00 Half past the hour - weekday evenings, weekends all day Saturday 09:00 – 12.00, Sunday 15:00 – 18:00 Friday 20:30 – 23:00 Friday 23.00 - 01:00 Saturday and Wednesday 22:00 – 24:00 Sunday 22:00 – 24:00 Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday 20:00 – 22:00 Sunday 09:00 -14:00 Monday to Friday half past every hour every hour Monday to Friday on the hour every hour Weekends 07:00 and 08:00

1025fm.com You are cordially invited to the Hua Hin Business Network 3rd Anniversary FOOD COMA dinner on Friday 28th September at the Amber Kitchen, Marriott Resort and Spa. Entrance Fee: THB 600 THB for members and 1600 THB non-members. The entrance fee includes free flow of wine & beer with a pizza, pasta and burger buffet. Special after 9 pm drink prices apply. All guests will get a special HHBN gift. Members may bring one guest at the Member price. HHBN Membership: Please note you can pay your 2018 membership at this event. To join the HHBN as a member please go (after paying membership fee) to www.h-h-b-n. com and register your company details plus do make sure to send your company logo or picture to Pisa at pisa.uniqueness@gmail.com. Please note RSVP’s are compulsory due to space limit. Please reply with your attendance to brigittehomeless@gmail.com or through Facebook. Date: Friday 28th September Time: 6.30 PM to 9 PM Venue: Amber Kitchen @ the (Marriott Resort & Spa

11 55 Food & Hotel Thailand – The Premier Platform for the Hospitality Industry

Food & Hotel Thailand (FHT), the region’s leading international food & hospitality trade event, is back with more than 300 international and local suppliers representing 1,500+ brands will showcase premium products and services from over 30 countries across three exhibition halls.

FHT 2018 has expanded to an area of 18,000 sqm to meet increasing demands in food & hospitality and will feature seven international pavilions, including China, Italy, Japan (3), Poland and South Africa. FHT has partnered with Bellavita Expo for the first time this year. Bellavita Expo Bangkok is the leading Made-in-Italy food and beverage trade show. This brand-new partnership geared entirely toward excellence in Italian F&B. In addition

to discovering and sampling Italian food and beverage products, those interested in authentic and high-quality Italian products will have the opportunity to discuss and interact with Italian producers and professionals. FHT will also work in close cooperation with leading industry associations in Thailand, making this a must-visit event for every level of the food & hospitality industry. Expect to see many activities, conferences and seminars, including: · Thailand 20th Hospitality Industry Congress by the Thai Hotels Association · Thai Restaurant Association Seminar · Hotels & Building Chief Engineering’s Club Seminar · Dusit Thani College Seminars · Thai Spa Operators Association Seminar · Innolab Forum Food Allergen Management for Food Retail, Food Services & Food Catering · Wine Master Class 2018 and Wine Seminars 2018 · Thailand’s 24th International Culinary Cup · The Best Sommelier in French Wines and Thai Wines 2018 · National Thailand Latte Art Championship 2019 · Thailand National Culinary Team for Culinary World Cup Luxembourg 2018 · The 14th FBAT International Wine Challenge · Executive Housekeeper Workshop and Seminar “As the food & hospitality industry grows, FHT is

also expanding to serve increasing demands in Thailand and the region,” said Justin Pau, General Manager of UBM Asia (Thailand) Co., Ltd. “With our new and existing partners, we believe that FHT 2018 will provide exceptional opportunities for visitors to exchange knowledge with industry professionals and explore premium solutions from leading international and domestic suppliers.” Food & Hotel Thailand 2018 will be held from 5 to 8 September, 10am to 6pm in Exhibition Halls 102-104 at BITEC, Bangkok. For more information, visit www.foodhotelthailand. com, Facebook Page www.facebook.com/Food & Hotel Thailand.

Hua Hin Chef’s Table 2018 Sake Extraordinaire Night

InAzia Restaurant at the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is pleased to invite you to take on a journey into an exclusive evening at their first Sake dinner; The “Sake Extraordinaire” from the team at Kisso Japanese Restaurant Bangkok. Executive Chef Jakub and his guest chef; Master Chef Chatree Pangsilp are teaming up and have prepared the exquisite Japanese culinary journey paired with some great quality and rare Sakes to enhance your gastronomic experiences. Menus feature local-inspired and imported ingredients such as Cha-Am Blue Crab, Yellow-tail Tuna, Koru Buta Pork and Wagyu Beef. The sophisticated dishes include Kani Avocado Salad; Fresh

blue crab and avocado salad , Hamachi – Chutoro – Sake – Amaebi; Sashaimi platter, Kuro Buta Kakuni; Braised pork belly in black soy sauce or Wagyu sumibi yaki; Charcoal grilled wagyu beef and Fruits – Umeshu jelly; Assorted fruits and Umeshu plum wine jelly. 4 Courses Sake Pairing Dinner with welcome Sake Cocktail at THB. 2,200 net per person. Date: Saturday 15th September, The reception begins at 18.30 hrs, dinner will start at 19.00 hrs. Price: THB. 2,200 net per person ☎ 032 708000 ext. 1112 fb.huahin@sheraton.com | Line: @sheratonhuahin (with @ sign) *Terms & conditions apply

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Hua Hin Food Festival 2018

After the showers cleared on the opening day, the annual Hua Hin Food Festival 2018 has taken took place from 24th to 26th August. The event showcased a wide variety of local food and international delicacies prepared by professional chefs of participating hotels and restaurants in Hua Hin.

There were also many shops and stalls selling tasty dishes and reasonable prices by local clubs and associations. The event will showcase professional skills from talented kitchen staff in a series of competition, including ice carving, vegetable and fruit carving, and cooking. Images by TAT Phetchaburi

The event highlighted a wide variety of local food and international delicacies cooked by professional chefs from participating hotels and restaurants in Hua Hin and Cha-am. Also showcased were professional skills from talented kitchen staff in a series of competitions, including ice carving, vegetable and fruit carving, and cooking.

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