Hua Hin Today October 2019 by Hua Hin Today

October 2019

Hua Hin, Cha-Am, Pranburi

Mr. Praphat Phothasoothon, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives together with Mr. Yuthapol Angkinan, Advisor to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Mr. Chavalit Chookajorn, Chairman of the Saphan Pla Organisation, visited the Hua Hin Fishing Pier with Mr. Thanont Praphiphas, Hua Hin Sheriff, Ms. Pailin Kongphan, Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin, along with a local fishermen’s group.

As they walked under the Saphan Pla Pier, they noticed that the Pier’s foundation were old and mostly worn out. The Hua Hin Fishing Pier area is presently under the management of the Saphan Pla Organisation. During his visits to Hua Hin, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (the late King Rama 9), was responsive to the difficulties of local fishermen and their livelihood and therefore initiated the construction of the Hua Hin Fishing Pier. After completion, the Hua Hin Fishing Pier became the centre for local seafood vendors and fishermen were able to increase their income by selling their catch to consumers Hua Hin. As time progressed, the Hua Hin Fishing Pier aged and as the

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Pier deteriorated, a second fishing Pier was built not far from the old one; this one was larger, wider and longer. Mr. Praphat said that some parts of the construction of the fishing pier was funded by the private sector. As a result, there has been an ongoing dispute for years between the private sectors and local fishermen. Regardless of this, the Saphan Pla Organisation and local fishermen need to preserve and repair the old Hua Hin Fishing Pier in order to do business again. In addition, the opening of some new seafood restaurants in the area will assist the fishermen to generate more income. Businessmen interested in investing in the project also came to the area to assist in planning the renovation of the fishing pier. Mr. Chavalit Chookakhajon, the new

chairman of the Saphan Pla Organisation, will be discussing the renovation with local fishermen. The plan is to hopefully rebuild the fishing pier in a similar fashion to those in Japan, which have fresh seafood stalls and markets. Mr. Praphat said that his ministry will continue to repair the old fishing Pier in Hua Hin so as to preserve it as an historical tourist attraction. He also encouraged the private sector to contribute to the repairs. Mr. Boonrod Klinklao, President of the Pracha Pitak Group, together with the Hua Hin Fishermen’s Group, said that they appreciated the presence of the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives and their contribution to solve the problem. The Hua Hin Fishing Pier was built more than 50 years ago.

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Dear readers, Hello once again and welcome to our October issue! Just to remind you, this will be our last ‘oncea-month’ issue because starting November, Hua Hin Today will be publishing 2 issues per month; so I guess you’ll be hearing from us more often. So to start off with, I’m personally pleased of what Hua Hin Municipal has achieved last month in general. First, it’s the experimenting of the ‘Waste Trap Net’ placed along the canals leading to the sea. It was proven that it’s been very efficient and functional; being able to collect a few tons of trash within 3 – 4 days before it flows into the sea was a great achievement and also a huge reduction in marine pollution. Secondly, restoring the old fishing pier bridge or the “Saphan Pla” was a project long been waiting for. Preserving it and putting a new face-lift will not only bring more tourists to the area but it will also help our local fishermen and fishing industries generate more revenue. This old fishing pier was actually a project planned and endorsed by our late King Rama IX during his visits back in those days. Since then it has been the icon of Hua Hin fishing industry. Lastly, it’s the recently organized movement by the municipal, Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin, Trash Hero and other volunteers in cleaning up Hua Hin’s surroundings during the World Cleanup Day last September 21. It was a good turn up by everyone involved. Theses 3 projects have once again proven that Hua Hin is continuously united and concerned when it comes to environmental preservation and cleanliness. No doubt the local organizations, Municipality and the people of Hua Hin will always do its best to preserve and maintain the image of this majestic beach resort town that we called ‘home’ for visitors and residence. Yours truly, Visa Chimdee – Editor-in-Chief

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4 Waste-trap Nets Proven to be Efficient After an experiment to install waste-trap nets in Khlong Samor Riang in the Hua Hin Fishing Pier area by the Hua Hin Municipality, the results were extremely encouraging. Within 4 days substantial amounts of waste had been filtered and prevented from flowing into the sea. Most of the waste and garbage trapped in the net was styrofoam food boxes, plastic bottles, cans and other disposable plastic products. The authorities said that the garbage collected weighed around 3 tons, all within a period of just 4 days. Hua Hin Municipality is now preparing to improve the waste-trap nets before installing them at Khlong Takiab and other areas. The mesh just needs to be a bit thicker, more durable and wider in order to prevent the moss from catching on the net.

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Hua Hin Municipality has already instructed officials to collect the garbage trapped in the net every 2 days to prevent the overflowing of garbage and waste materials. Leaving the garbage trapped in the net for too long will result in the mesh wearing out and could lead to further blockage and cause serious damage to the waste-trap net. Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul, Mayor of Hua Hin, said that the municipality will be installing waste-trap nets in areas where canals flow to the sea. Installation will commence at Khlong Takiab and Queen’s Park in Soi 19. The plan is for the waste collection point to be expanded once the mesh improvements and installation system are completed. “There should also be a campaign insisting all concerned sectors, including the general public, cooperate and be conscious of waste disposal in order to

resolve the increasing waste problem, which is becoming a crucial issue, both locally and nationally.” Mr. Nopporn said. Designated waste bins have already been placed in various points around the Hua Hin municipality in order to facilitate the appropriate disposal of different types of garbage. There are approximately 140 tons of waste per day in the municipality of Hua Hin alone, resulting in an average of 4,200 tons of waste per month being disposed of. If this waste is not properly disposed of, it will eventually end up in the sea and will seriously affect the marine environment and habitat. “If we all do our part in keeping our environment clean, we will definitely have a healthier community,” Mr. Nopporn added. After all, health is wealth.

垃圾拦网被证实是有效的

华欣市政府在渔港的Khlong Samor Riang 安装垃圾拦网进行实验，结果令人满意。

中会导致网片磨损，并可能导致垃圾堵塞，甚至会对拦网造成严重损坏。

在实验的4天内，大量的垃圾已经被拦网过滤掉，有效地防止其流入大海。被拦网拦住的垃圾大多数都是泡沫饭盒、塑料瓶、易拉罐以及其他的一次性塑料制品。

华欣市市长 Noppoen Wutthikul 先生说道：市政府将会开始在海河上安装垃圾拦网，khlong takiab 和soi 19的皇后公园将会是第一安装点。在改进完和安装拦网之后，政府也同时会扩大垃圾的收集点。

据有关部门报道：在四天之内，收集到的垃圾重量到达三吨。为此，华欣市正准备在khlong takiab和其他地区安装垃圾拦网之前对其进行改进。目前只需要加宽网孔和加厚网线，使拦网变得更宽和耐用，以防止苔藓被拦住。华欣市政府已命令官员每两天收集一次网中的垃圾，以防止垃圾和废料外溢。并且垃圾长时间滞留在网

“不仅如此，将来会有一场提高废物处理意识的运动，要求一切有关部门的合作，是以解决日益严重的废物问题为目的，这是也华欣本地和全国应该一起合作解决的一个关键问题。”Nopporn市长说道并且华欣市的各个地方都已设置了分类垃圾桶，为了对不同类型垃圾进行适当的处理。

6 HHBN; So, who is Leigh Higgins?

You may have seen the recent announcement that Pisa Cheng was stepping down as President of the Hua Hin Business Network, with the Board of Directors electing relative newcomer, Leigh Higgins as the new president; so what makes her qualified for this position? Some of you may know Leigh as owner and General Manager of Feast Thailand Food Tours; some may know her from her many informative blogs and vlogs on Thai food or even through her social media marketing arm, Project Social, where she assists local restaurants and food outlets to develop their social media presence, but how did she land in Hua Hin and wind up doing what she is doing? Feast Thailand Food Tours has been operating for just over 3

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years, when Leigh and her husband Shane and their two pugs Fanny and Papillion, made the journey from Melbourne to set up a Food Tour company here in Hua Hin. Both Leigh and Shane have travelled extensively around Thailand on numerous holidays over a 28 year period and always ended up in Hua Hin to relax before heading back to Australia. “We both love Asia, Thailand in particular, as we are reasonably good cooks”, says Leigh. “We have always loved eating and exploring food cultures and would always do food tours in whatever city we landed.” A fateful trip to Vietnam in 2012 which changed the course of Leigh’s career. It was here she and her husband met fellow Australian,

Neville Dean, whilst doing his Original Taste of Hoi An Food Tour in Vietnam. “Shane and Neville got on like a house on fire and are still in contact today, but it was a flippant comment by Neville to Shane which created a spark”, Leigh says. The comment was, “hey mate, you should be doing do food tours; your food knowledge is amazing”. This was the genesis of Feast Thailand Food Tours. That was over 7 years ago and at that stage, Leigh had no intention of leaving her successful career as General Manager for Smiggle International, a stationery retailer based out of Melbourne, Australia. “You really never know where life’s road will take you”, Leigh remarked. “I worked for a major fashion and general merchandise retailer for over 22 years, through various positions and always leading large groups of people. I decided to put my pencils down and leave to pursue different challenges which, in itself, was a challenge. In 2015, Shane said, “Why don’t we move to Thailand and start a business and see how we go?” “3½ years later, here we are with Feast Thailand Food Tours”, says Leigh. “Running a food tour business has been one of the best things I have ever done, as I am constantly learning and challenging myself every day. To to be successful in business in today’s environment, however, means you need to also be a marketing business, rather than just a food tour operator. This is where my business management background has come

to the fore, as managing and driving marketing initiatives and budgets to get sales was a key part of my commercial background. Now I help like-minded small business owners who have similar budget constraints, yet want higher sales. This is achieved through Project Social, a pure Social Media marketing business.” How will Leigh juggle all of this with the added responsibility of the Presidency of the Hua Hin Business Network? “It’s easy, really. Over the years I have worked with a number of inspirational business and human resources leaders who have helped shape how I operate. Back then, you needed to be able to

drive sales, deliver profits, manage multiple retail streams and develop and retain people. We had to be focused and well planned and I’m still like that today. Whether it’s managing the operations for Feast Thailand or the HHBN, there are people who I engage with to help achieve goals. I love this part, as it’s actually not about me, but more about how groups of people can deliver the required outcomes.” We wish Leigh all the success with the HHBN; pop into one of their regular networking evenings and have a chat, or follow her eating escapades with Feast Thailand on Facebook or Instagram.

8 Allocating Spaces for Shops & Restaurants for the Vegetarian Festival

Mr. Nopporn Wuttikul, Mayor of Hua Hin, and Mr. Montri Chuphu, Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin, along with Mr. Soontaree Thiamthat and city officials checked the area allocated for vegetarian shops and restaurants in Soi Nong Plub (next to Sawang Dhammasathan Hua Hin) in preparation for this year’s Vegetarian Festival. The Hua Hin vegetarian Festival will be from 28th September until 7th October and based around the Chat Chai Market in cetral Hua Hin. Complaints have been received from the restaurant and shop owners that every year

during the festival, they have problems in setting up temporary tents due to limited areas that they could occupy. The mayor and city officials discussed the issues with the shop owners and have set up a designated area mainly for vegetarian shops and restaurants and expanded the area in order to accommodate the arrangement of tents, tables and chairs. The mayor had also assigned relevant authorities to ensure that the designated area for the festival will not cause obstruction to pedestrians or vehicle traffic.

Thailand Tourism Directory

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports have created a website and apps to collect and record tourism information in Thailand. ‘ThailandTourismDirectory’ website was the result of cooperation from all sectors in the preparation of quality digital information in tourism, complete, accurate and up-to-date. With the government as a central hub in the preparation and collection of tourism information, private sectors have also contributed in facilitating the research for tourist attractions for both Thai and foreign visitors, and for people who are interested in basic information about Thailand’s tourism. This app is for tourists and the general public when searching for tourist attractions, accommodations, restaurants, shops, and other useful information. They can visit the website at www. thailandtourismdirectory.go.th and www. mots.go.th or through the Mobile Application

‘ThailandTourismDirectory’ which offers 3 languages (Thai, English and Chinese). As a result, this app will also benefit local entrepreneurs and the communities near tourist destinations in generating more revenues which can strengthen the tourism industry.

‘HIV’ – Free Test, Free Checkup and Free Treatment

On the same day, the mayor and his officials also investigated complaints of foul smells in the parking lot behind the Sawang Dhammasathan Hua Hin Foundation, causing residents living nearby to suffer. Mr. Wuttikul assigned the Public Health Department to strictly control the disposal

of garbage in the area and to coordinate with Muang Sa-ad Company, a contracting company, to collect the garbage regularly. He told city officials to spray disinfectants and sanitise the area to avoid the spreading of disease. The public are also urged to take responsibility in observing cleanliness. The Ministry of Public Health and Department of Disease Control has invited organisations and the public to join the campaign described as “Know your Status”. This is a good opportunity for Thai people to understand the importance of early detection of HIV disease. Any Thai citizen at risk of being infected with HIV can now have free HIV test, free check-up and free treatment. For Thai citizens, simply present the 13-digit Thai Citizen Identification Number to get a free check for HIV infection twice a year. With the modern technology and medicine used in Thai hospitals, HIV can easily be detected within one day. People who should be tested for HIV are those who have unsafe sexual activities or intravenous drug users. Infections can be detected after a month of contracting the disease. If the HIV is tested positive, the hospital can immediately precede with the necessary treatment. With early detection of HIV, Anti-

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retroviral Therapy can be applied and has been proven that it prevents the disease from spreading and may cure the infection in a short length of time. The HIV infected person will gradually recover. Continuous medication will be advised until the virus is eliminated to reduce the chance of transmitting the disease to others. If the treatment is delayed, or if the detection was in a late stage, the infected person will show early symptoms and eventually other complications which makes it more difficult to treat or cure. For Thais with ‘gold card’ health insurance and civil servants, they can get free treatment in all hospitals under the National Health Insurance policy nationwide. As for the social security insurance holders, free treatments are provided only at specified hospitals. In addition, people under the age of 18 can also receive HIV testing services without the consent of their parents.

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Government Housing Bank Donates Houses to the Less Fortunate in Thab Sakae

District Chief Mr. Preeda Sookjai, along with Mr. Peerasak Songsuwan, Manager of the Government Housing Bank (Prachuab branch) have presided over a conference on their project to building bill restore a total of 14 houses in the Thab Sakae district, Prachuab Kirikhan. The bank’s project has helped the underprivileged, poor and elderly of the area. Mr. Peerasak Songsuwan said that “the GH Bank is a state-owned financial institution under the Ministry of Finance with the duty to support housing finance and provide affordable homes to the less fortunate.” The bank operates as a sustainable organisation under its mission

to enable more Thai people to have their own homes. The bank wants to continue the activity (CSR) in order to contribute to Thai society’s sustainable growth. The GH Bank’s project had a total budget of THB 1,622,000 which was divided into two subprojects; the first was the building of 4 new houses using the allocated 1,212,000 Baht budget. The second was the restoration of 10 houses with the budget of 410,000 Baht. The bank cooperated with District Chief and leaders of each locality to continue working on the project as well as donating consumer goods for the 14 houses. HUA HIN TODAY, October 2019

10 Smart Agriculture Development

“智能农业” 2 weeks ago at the Research Centre for the Ef ficiency of Agricultural Products in Prachuab Kirikhan, Ms. Waraporn Prompoj, Inspector-General of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Chairman of the Committee for Smart Agriculture Development visited the pineapple field production and watched the demonstration of Smart Agriculture’s technology. Ms. Ing-On Panyakit, Deputy Director-General of Department of Agriculture, Mr. Wanchai Nilawongket of Prachuab Kirikhan’s Agricultural office and other officials were present during the demonstrations. Ms. Waraporn said, “Pineapple is one of the important crops grown in Thailand has an export value of up to 2 billion Baht per year. Thailand is currently one of the leading countries in exporting pineapples and other related products.

The Smart Agriculture Development committee has established research centres in 6 provinces in the central region, lower part of the northern region and the southern regions. These research centres uses advanced techniques in production, processing 6 kinds of products namely: rice, sugarcane, maize, cassava, tomatoes, and pineapples. The result of these productions will be transformed into small data according to its category and then linked to the ‘Big Data’ banks of Smart Agriculture Farming (SAF) system. This system has already been implemented in Suphan Buri and Kamphaeng Phet provinces, using rice and cassava as the primary produce. The main objective of the SAF system, which was widely recognized by both local entrepreneurs and farmers, is to reduce costs from traditional farming

and at the same time to increase the efficiency in pineapple productions. The system involves the use of advanced agricultural machineries and precise testing of farm soil for its fertility and nutrients as required by the plant’s need. An ‘intelligent’ tractor, equipped with automatic steering system controlled by GPS, will be used to automatically cultivate the soil according to the analysis values stored in the ‘Big Data’ banks of the SAF system. In the near future, with the help of 5G technology, sensors to measure weather and climate will be installed in farms and research centres, and all the data gathered from the farm, i.e. soil condition, wind, temperature and humidity will be collected, processed and transmitted via internet into the ‘Big Data’ banks of the SAF system, which will be analyzed and simultaneously perform the required agricultural tasks, by using various modern farming apps.

两周前在巴蜀府的农产品效率研究中心。Warapon Prompoj女士，农业部和合作社监察长智慧农业发展委员会主席参观了菠萝田的生产状况以及智能农业技术的展示示范。农业部副主任Ing-OnPanyakit女士、巴蜀府的农业办公部Wanchai Nilawongket先生以及其他的其他官员也参观了展示。 Waraporn女士说道：“菠萝是泰国重要的农作物之一，每年的出口额高达20亿泰铢。泰国是目前菠萝及其他相关产品出口的主要国家之一” 智慧农业发展委员会在泰国的中部、北部和南部的6个府设立了研究中心。这些研究中心采用先进的生产技术加工6种产品，即：大米、甘蔗、玉米、木薯、西红柿和菠萝。这些产品的加工结果将根据其类别转换为小数据，然后与智能农业（SAF）系统的“大数据库” 相连接。

该系统已经在素攀武里府和甘烹碧府实施了，水稻和木薯是该系统主要生产的农作物。 SAF系统的主要目标是降低传统农业的成本，同时提高菠萝生产的效率，这一点得到了当地企业家和农民的广泛认可。该系统以满足植物的需要为主要目标，使用先进的农业机械和精确测试农场土壤的肥力和养分。根据 SAF系统“大数据”库中存储的分析值，将使用一台“智能”拖拉机，配合由GPS控制的自动转向系统，来自动培栽培土壤在不久的将来，借助5G技术，将在农场和研究中心安装测量天气和气候的传感器，并将从农场收集的土壤状况、风力、温度和湿度等所有数据通过互联网收集、处理和传输到SAF系统的“大数据”使用各种现代农业应用程序进行分析，同时执行所需的相关任务。

与日本媲美，计划建设现代化渔船码头 2019年9月8日，农业部合作社副部长 Mr. Praphat Phothasoothan, 自然资源和环境顾问 Mr. Yuthapol Angkinan，以及 Saphan Pla 组织的 Mr. Chavalit Chookajorn 一起参观了渔船码头。同时在场还有华欣警官 Mr. Thanont Praphiphas, 华欣副市长 Ms. Pailin Kongohan 以及当地渔民团队。当他们经过Saphan Pla桥下时，发现桥墩已经破旧不堪。华欣码头现时由Saphan Pla 组织管理。泰国已故国王普密逢*阿杜德( 拉玛九世)在访问华欣期间，对当地渔民的生计苦处深感同情。决定兴建华欣码头及渔桥。

工程完工后，华欣码头变成了当地海鲜经营商及渔民的中心。轻而易举的交易，既方便了当地顾客，更激进了渔民的收入。随着岁月流失，华欣码头逐渐老化和退化。离第一座桥近处，建成了更大，更宽，更长的第二座桥梁。 Mr. Praphat强调在建码头时，部分资金来自私营企业。渔民和私营企业之间为此发生了持续多年的争端。无论有什么争议，The Saphan Pla组织和当地渔民强调华欣旧码头需要保存和维修。保障生意重新运作。除此之外，附近新开业的海鲜餐馆将给渔民带来更多的收入。

有意投资此工程的企业家正在协助翻新码头计划。Saphan Pla 组织新上任主席 Mr. Chavalit Chookakhajon将与当你渔民商讨翻新计划。翻新的码头将照仿日本码头，拥有新鲜海鲜摊位及市场。 HUA HIN TODAY, October 2019

Mr.Praphat确认他的部门将负责修复华欣旧渔桥，并将它变成具有历史性的旅游景点。同时他还鼓励私营企业做出贡献。 Mr. Boonrod Klinlao, (the Pracha Pltak Group)主席和华欣渔民团体

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12 Offbeat Days in October October 1st - International Coffee Day

October 16th - National Boss’s Day

YOUR COUNTRY’S NATIONAL DAY

October 1st - Cyprus Independence Day

Coffee is a social drink meant to be shared in the company of others. Boil a pot of fresh coffee for the entire office and serve it out individually. Be sure to ask each co-worker how they take their coffee—you’ll learn a lot about them in the process! Don’t forget to support your local coffee shop on International Coffee Day! Invite a friend, co-worker, or family member to chat over a cup of coffee at a cafe. Bonus points if your conversation revolves around the joys of coffee. October 3rd - National Boyfriend Day

Bosses are the butt of our jokes and bear the brunt of our frustration — but there are some good ones out there, and we celebrate them every October 16, on National Boss’s Day. Our term for the person who sends out memos and signs our paychecks first entered American English around 1640, where it referred to a ship’s captain. In both the 1880s and then again in the 1950s, “boss” was also used slangy to describe something cool or excellent, so if you are blessed with a (metaphorically) bitchin’ boss, you could call ‘em a boss boss. Or Boss Squared. Whatever you call them, do at least a little something for the boss in your life — at the very least, it’ll earn you brownie points. October 19th - National New Friends Day

In Cyprus, Independence Day falls on October 1. It is celebrated by festivals at schools and a large military parade in the capital. Cyprus became independent from the British in August 16, 1960 after Britain gave Cyprus full sovereignty, but Cyprus’ Independence Day is commonly celebrated on October 1st. October 3rd - Iraq Independence Day Iraq gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1932. Iraq is a federal parliamentary republic consisting of 19 governorates and one autonomous region. The country’s official religion is Islam. Culturally, Iraq has a very rich heritage and celebrates the achievements of its past in both pre-Islamic as well as post-Islamic times and is known for its poets. Its painters and sculptors are among the best in the Arab world, some of them being world-class as well as producing fine handicrafts, including rugs and carpets. Iraq is a founding member of the UN as well as of the Arab League, OIC, Non-Aligned Movement and the IMF. October 10th - National Day of Taiwan

Someone wiser than us once said that boyfriends are like lottery tickets — you don’t know what you’ve got until you scratch a little bit beneath the surface. There are a lot of losing tickets out there, but there are a lot of winners too if you know how to look! On October 3, we celebrate the winners. National Boyfriend Day is all about the good ones -- the ones that surprise you with flowers, aren’t scared to meet your parents, and watch your favorite trash TV shows without complaint. Give those guys a big ol’ kiss to let them know how appreciated they are! October 4th - National Golf Lovers Day Exhilarating and dispiriting, thrilling and embarrassing, joyous and depressing — no activity on earth encompasses the full emotional spectrum like golf — and that’s why we love it. This October 4, celebrate National Golf Lovers Day by recognizing one of the world’s most popular sports. Hit the links and play a round as you enjoy a few competitive and friendly laughs with your fellow sufferers. While golf can drive even greatest players completely bonkers, hitting just one good shot means you can’t wait to tee it up again. In other words, “just grip it and rip it.” October 9th - World Post Day Instant, worldwide communications have become so integral to the modern world, that we sometimes forget what an absolute miracle it is. Think about it: With just a few clicks of our mouse or track pad, we can dictate a message (we don’t even have to type anymore!) and send it at the speed of light to just about anybody on Earth. One of the best ways to appreciate this technological marvel is to celebrate World Post Day each year on October 9. That’s the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union, and it’s from this humble wellspring that the global communications revolution started and continues to this day.

Your closest friends are a huge part of your life. They show up with chocolate and your favorite movie after a rough day, stand up beside you at your wedding, and give you a loving dose of reality when you need a pep talk. That’s why, on October 19, we celebrate National New Friends Day. This holiday is all about making room for new connections in your life, and celebrating the potential for friendship everywhere you go. Research has found time and time again that strong social support is a key to living your happiest, most fulfilled life. So get out there and add some new friends to your docket! October 21st - National Apple Day Apple pie, apple sauce, apple crisp… Thai people have loved the sweet and sour taste of apples grown locally or imported – be it red, green or even yellowish in color. National Apple Day celebrates the apple in all its various forms and reminds us that apples are shiny, tasty, and healthy. Did you know there are more varieties of apples than any other fruit? On October 21, grab a bag and celebrate all things apple with apple lovers throughout the world.

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October 23rd - National Day of Hungary

October 26th - National Pumpkin Day On 23 October 1989, Hungary became a democratic parliamentary republic. Hungary joined the European Union in 2004 and has been part of the Schengen Area since 2007. It is a member of numerous international organizations, including the United Nations, NATO, WTO, World Bank, the AIIB, the Council of Europe, and the Visegrad Group. October 26th - National Day of Austria

October 12th - National Farmers Day

The profession of farming began around 12,000 years ago with the domestication of livestock as hunter/gatherers settled down and started to plant their own food. In short, farming is one of the oldest jobs around. So let’s take a moment this October 12 on National Farmers Day to give some love to all the farmers that work tirelessly to grow our food.

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), Taiwan gained its independence from the Great Qing in 1911. The ROC was founded on the mainland on January 1, 1912 while Taiwan was under Japanese rule. The island of Taiwan has an area of 35,808 square kilometres (13,826 sq mi), with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanized population is concentrated. Taipei is the capital and largest metropolitan area.

Pumpkins are so much more than just a fun holiday decoration. Some of the popular Thai desserts are actually mixed with pumpkins. Not only are they one of the best-known sources of beta-carotene (an antioxidant that is converted to vitamin A in the body), but pumpkins are loaded with fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. On October 26 do yourself a favor and eat a hearty helping of pumpkin to celebrate National Pumpkin Day (and of course have a little fun carving them). October 31st - Halloween In America, ask any group of people which holiday is their favorite, and you’re bound to find a handful that scream (especially from children): “Halloween!” In Asia, people are also celebrating this ‘spooky’ event by dressing up in their spooky costumes and show up in parties. It’s a time of the year when we can laugh at our own superstitions, temporarily escape our skin, and be ourselves in ways that … well, in ways that might be a little weird any other time of the year. It’s October 31st, and we’re going trick or treating!

Officially the Republic of Austria is a country in Central Europe comprising nine federal states. Its capital, largest city and one of the nine states is Vienna. Austria has an area of 83,879 km2 (32,386 sq mi), a population of nearly nine million. Austria has been a member of the United Nations since 1955 and joined the European Union in 1995. It harbors the OSCE and OPEC and is a founding member of the OECD and Interpol. Austria also signed the Schengen Agreement in 1995, and adopted the Euro currency in 1999.

Whale Watching at Ban Laem Phetchburi

Whale watching is an exciting activity for Thai and foreigner tourists although not many people know that whales live in Thai gulf and we can see them just off the coast. Fishermen often see them in the Phetchburi and Prachuab Kirikhan waters and changing their activities from conducting whale watching tours can provide a very useful income boosting activity. Bryde’s whales (sometimes referred to as ‘Bruda Whales) can grow to 15m in length. Their body colour is grey black. They can often be seen searching for food in a part of the Gulf of Thailand between Tambon Bang Taboon, Samut Songkhram and Phak Bia Cape in Ban Laem and Chao Samran beach in Phetchburi.

When and where to spot such animals is hard to predict, but they are mostly found at high tide when sea breeze is not so strong. Sometimes, a herd of up to 10 whales can be spotted when they try to eat anchovies and are followed by seagulls, which come down to the water and wait to eat fleeing fish. During this season, several fishing boats in Muang and Ban Laem districts of Petchburi operate whale-watching tours and provide life vests for all passengers. During the months of October to December you can book a whale watching tour at Ban Laem Phetchburi. Ban Laem is 52 kilometres north of Cha-Am The outward trip takes about 1 hour to

Money Found, and Honestly Returned

Mr. Somboon Sukprasert, Deputy Chief of Hua Hin Police Station, whilst on duty at Huay Mongkol Temple area, received a report from Ms. Ancharee Montha, 34-year-old, salesperson at a minimart in Huay Mongkol Temple, that as she was on her way to the toilet,

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she saw 2 plastic bags dropped on the floor of the temple’s pavilion. She opened the plastic bags and surprisingly found a cash amount of 35,600 Baht. Ms. Ancharee assumed that it must have been accidentally dropped by someone who has visited the temple. Without hesitation, she informed the public relation officer and announced it through the loud speaker so as to find the owner of the bags. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Wittaya Kaewudon, aged 35, a visitor from Phrae province came to identify himself as the owner of the bags and the money inside. After thorough questionings by the police officer, it was then verified that Mr. Wittaya was the genuine owner of the money. Extremely happy and thankful for her honesty, Mr. Wittaya gave Ms. Ancharee 500 Baht cash as a gesture of his gratitude.

travel. On arrival at the destination, there is plenty of time for photography before the 1 hour return trip.

The cost includes drinks, food, travel and all services for 2,000 THB per person. Morning departure time: 8.00-8.30 Afternoon time departure time: 12.30-13.00 Safety is assured with staff to take care of you and with life jackets, first aid equipment and clean bathrooms. See the whales for sure! Before traveling, the team has a whale detection system and is prepared before departure; but if whales are not found you can go again free. If the weather is not favorable? There will be a full refund as customer safety is paramount. For more information or to reserve a trip: 0822877995, 0990856942, 0658848999 Line @brydePetchburi See more information including the departure point at: www.facebook.com/brydePetchburi

Mr. Jeerawat Pramanee, Hua Hin Municipality Clerk, Mr. Chisanupong Suwan, Deputy Hua Hin Municipality Clerk and the Committee on Environmental Assessment attended the workshop on Green City held by the Department of Environmental Quality Promotion (DEQP) at Ambassador Hotel Bangkok from September 10 – 13, 2019. The objective of the workshop was to provide all participants an opportunity to share their knowledge and experience in improving their city to be a Green City with sustainability, as well as promoting the sustainability of each city. Since receiving the 2019 Green City Excellent Award from the Regional Environment Office 8 in Ratchburi, there had been further discussions on how to present the Hua Hin Green City movement through

exhibitions revealing the multiple identities and colourful images of Hua Hin city; things such as the beaches and coastline, floating markets, local food, historical sites and more.

Preparation for Hua Hin Green City Exhibitions

Moving the Capital Mooted as a Possible Solution to Bangkok Overcrowding

Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chano-cha says that one possible solution to overcrowding in Bangkok would be to move the capital. Being prone to flooding, including the threats posed by rising sea levels also comes under consideration. He floated the idea while speaking at a seminar called, “Connecting Thailand with the World”, hosted by the Office of the National Economics and Social Development Council in Muang Thong Thani, just outside Bangkok. “There are two possible approaches to moving the capital. The first is finding a city

that’s neither too far nor too expensive to move to. The second is to de-centralise the urban area to outer Bangkok to reduce crowding.” The PM notes that de-centralising the urban area to outer Bangkok would conserve the capital’s important landmarks, while moving government and business facilities to the outer suburbs. This would reduce the number of people needing to travel into the capital for business, thereby easing traffic congestion. He says moving the capital is merely an idea at this stage, with a lot more research

needed to determine its viability and the economic and social impact it may have. However, he adds that it is a possibility under his administration. “Past governments were never able to pull this off, fearing it would cause irreparable conflict in society. The first priority now is to establish a mutual understanding among the people to make sure they and the government are on the same page.” The PM’s suggestion follows an announcement by the Indonesian president earlier this year that the country’s capital would

move from Jakarta. Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has been reported to say that that the country’s capital will be moved from Jakarta, on Java Island, to East Kalimantan Province on the eastern part of the island of Borneo. With Jokowi pitching the new capital as a symbol of Indonesian identity and progress, the project will be a significant part of his legacy. Authorities have talked about building a modern, smart and green city which can serve as the capital for a century.

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16 Teas As Remedies: The Natural Way! you have the flu. This tea will certainly make you feel better, if not more comforted. Steep some tea leaves in hot water. Cut 1 kaffir lime into thin slices and put into a large jug with a tablespoon of natural honey and 3 sprigs of fresh mint, then strain the tea over the Kaffir Lime and stir. Strain and sip immediately.

Ginger and Lemon Tea

Pineapple Peel Tea

This one helps to cleanse the colon. This is a great tea to make when you want something that is clam and soothing, yet itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to naturally cleanse and detox. To get the full benefit of this tea, drink on an empty stomach or between meals. Peel a 5cm piece of ginger and cut into thin slices then add it to boiling water and boil for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for approx. 8 minutes depending on how strong you want the taste. Strain this into a tea cup, add the juice of half a lemon and a tablespoon of honey.

There are so many great reasons to use natural methods of relieving aches and pains, cleansing your body and giving it a boost. One of the main reasons is you know what is being put into your body, plus all the ingredients listed can be sourced at any local market. Here are four teas to help soothe and energise. It is important do drink in moderation and adapt the level of steeping to your taste, especially when using the super food, ginger.

Apple Tea

Kaffir Lime & Honey Tea

Help fight the flu. There is nothing better than the beautiful smell of lime or lemons and the soothing sweetness of honey when

Help reduce stress and tension, whilst increasing your immune system. Who would have thought of using pineapple peel to give your body a boost? Wash the pineapple very well and remove the skin. Cut the skin into 5cm squares. Add the skin to boiling water with a pinch of cinnamon and let it simmer gently for 5 mins. Remove from the heat, strain and drink. Honey could be added if you wanted a heightened level of sweetness

This is a very soothing and warming drink, however it is known to help digestion and ease constipation as well as boosting your immunity. Cut 1 apple into pieces, removing the seeds and place it into 2 cups of boiling water. Lower the heat and add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder and simmer gently for 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and dip 2 black tea bags in, stir, then strain the tea.

Fatty Liver Disease Prevention before big problems

Fatty liver disease is the condition where fat accumulation is more than 5-10% of the liver weight. Most fat comes in the form of Triglycerides that causes liver inflammation and liver fascia, which could further develop into cirrhosis of the liver. Once the condition develops into cirrhosis of the liver, it cannot be cured by any medicine or medical treatment. The only way to stabilise the condition and lessen the amount of accumulated fat is to take care of your health according to medical advice. Fatty liver disease can be divided into two types: 1. Alcoholic fatty liver disease, also called alcoholic steatohepatitis: this type of fatty liver disease is caused by an excessive intake of alcohol to the extent that the liver cannot function properly. 2. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): this type of fatty liver

disease occurs from the malfunction of metabolism such as obesity, diabetes or hypercholesterolemia. The most common symptoms of fatty liver disease are tiredness, exhaustion, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, pain under the right rib and dark urine.

How do we know if we have fatty liver disease? 1. Get a complete blood count (CBC), liver function tests (LFT), hemoglobin A1c or glycated hemoglobin test (HbA1C) and Lipid Profile Test. It is common for people who have the fatty liver disease to have high sugar and cholesterol levels along with liver inflammation. 2. Get an abdominal ultrasound with stomach palpation to check whether there are any changes of the liver or liver enlargement at an abnormal level. 3. Get a fibroscan to assess the stiffness and damages of tissues that have accumulated fat, as well as assessing the level of accumulated fat in the liver. Preventing Fatty Liver Disease Fatty liver is a health problem that can be avoided by taking good care of your health and body. Choose healthier food; avoid food with high fat and carbohydrates. If you are a regular drinker, you should limit your intake and exercise regularly for weight control and stimulating your metabolism. Provided by Health Lab Hua Hin

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17 World Heart Day, Taking Care of Your Heart Health The investigation for blood sugar, cholesterol levels and blood pressure along with smoking habits, exercises and weight control and diets also pay big roles in controlling risks for coronary or ischemic heart disease.

World Hear t Day, the annual awareness set on September 29 of every year to increase public understanding of the seriousness and global impact of heart diseases. At Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin, we encourage people to learn more about the importance of cardiovascular diseases and today, we have some health tips for taking care of your heart and how to prevent coronary artery diseases. Dr. Ekasit Intaranonwilai, our cardiologist at Bangkok Hua Hin Heart Center, Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin shares that coronary artery diseases which is caused by narrowing of the blood vessels to the heart muscles and the risks of having the diseases increase with age with more occurrence in men than women in general, however the risks become equal for post-menopausal women and men. The risks are also more among family members of patients with coronary heart diseases so the presence of one patient with coronary or ischemic heart diseases should alarm the family members to seek a medical advice.

Here are some tips on diet. It is recommended to eat more fish if you wish to lower the risks of coronary heart diseases. The fish is the good source of protein and other nutrients including omega 3 which helps lower the risks for coronary and cerebrovascular diseases. An occasional switching between lean meat, egg whites and plant-based protein such as soy and tofu is also recommended. The consumption of animal-based protein may increase the fat intake so choosing fat-free products of milk or egg whites. The regular consumption of vegetables, fruit, nuts and whole grains is also good for preventing coronary heart diseases. Taking right fats is also important and avoids saturated fats such as palm oil, coconut oil, coconut cream along with animal fats, butter, cream, margarine, mayonnaise

deep-fried food, snacks including pies, cakes, cookies and croissant and etc. When cooking, use unsaturated fats or oils for cooking such as oils from rice brans, sunflower seeds, soy beans, corns and olives. Additionally, controlled blood sugar level also helps control the metabolisms of cholesterol and body weights. Sufficient hydration at least 1-2 litres per day are also important to make you feel fresh and control volume of food intake.

In addition to food consumption, there are two other things that are good for your heart health; one is regular exercise which helps stimulate the endorphin release causing a good mood and happiness. This chemical also helps to increase energy for your body and helps with the cardiac output. Another one is stress management by laughing, because laughing stimulates the heart to pump

blood around your body and when the heart works better, it also prevents of heart diseases and dizziness. Find time to relax with your family as nowadays, people work too hard and forget to pay attention to your body and your heart health. This is an important factor that makes life worse, so you should always exercise and do activities to relieve stress, laugh a bit more, get enough sleep and do a regular heart checkup, especially for men with the risk factors. By following this advice, you will have a strong heart with to live with your loved ones ...and Happy World Heart Day!, Dr. Ekasit said.

Bangkok Hua Hin Heart Center, Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin Contact Tel. 032-616-829 Email: huahin@bangkokhospital.com

First ASEAN Nation to Grow Quality Medical Cannabis “Maejo’s breed is strong and of high quality that contains both cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol, two natural compounds that have medical benefits in the preferred quantity.” Meanwhile, Prof Dr Anat Tancho, director of Natural Agriculture Research and Development Centre, revealed that Maejo University is an upstream manufacturer of medical cannabis that focuses on creating a suitable growing environment to improve

The Maejo University in Chiang Mai province has been successful in developing the first industrial grade Thai-breed medical cannabis, making Thailand the first country in ASEAN to develop its own breed of medical cannabis, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday (September 21). Anutin made the revelation during his visit to the university’s Natural Agriculture Research and Development Centre. “This project is collaboration between M a e j o U n i ve r s i t y, t h e G ove r n m e n t

the breeding and overall quality of medical cannabis. “We follow the standards of IFOAM [International Federation of Organic Ag riculture Movements] and USDA [United States Department of Agriculture] organic standard,” he said. “Moreover, since marijuana is still a narcotic plant, we also strictly adhere to the GSP [Good Security Practices] to ensure full compliance with the law.” By The Nation

Pharmaceutical Organisation [GPO], and the Department of Medical Services since June,” he said. “We expect to deliver 2.4 tonnes of dried cannabis to the GPO to produce cannabis-based drugs by February next year.” Anutin said Maejo University has been working on developing outdoor growing techniques using organic materials and pesticides that can be adapted to community enterprise operations in the future. “We aim to perfect a technique where a household can grow six cannabis plants in their yard and use them safely for medical purpose,” he said. HUA HIN TODAY, October 2019

Millingtonia Hortensis Jasmine Tree

by Dr. George F. Grossniklaus

Systematic

The genus Millingtonia was established in 1782 by Carl von Linné the Younger in Supplementum Plantarum, pages 45 and he first described the species Millingtonia hortensis on page 291. The generic name Millingtonia honours the British physician and botanist Thomas Millington (1628-1704). Sir Thomas Millington FRS (1628 in Newbury – 5 January 1704 in Gosfield), the son of Thomas Millington, was an English physician. Greatly respected in his day, he was eulogised by Samuel Garth under the name of Machaon in his poem ‘The Dispensary’ while Thomas Sydenham held him in high regard. Carl von Linné (latinized Carolus Linnaeus; before the elevation to the nobility of 1756 Carl Nilsson Linnus; born 23 May 1707 in R’shult near Älmhult ; died 10 January 1778 in Uppsala) who was a Swedish naturalist with the binary nomenclature created the foundations of modern botanical and zoological taxonomy. His official botanical author abbreviation is “L.”. In zoology, “Linnaeus”, “Linné” and “Linnus” are used as author names. The jasmine tree (Millingtonia hortensis), also known as the Indian cork tree, is the only species in the family of the Trumpet Tree family (Bignoniaceae). The Bignoniaceae is a family of plants within the order of the Lipflower Family (Lamiales).

Vegetative Features

The jasmine tree grows as a tree and reaches heights of 8 to 25 meters. The opposite foliage is divided into leaf stalk and leaf blade. The leaf stalk is about 1 cm long. The two- to three-fold fiedrig divided leaf blade, is 40 to 100 cm long. The partial leaflets are full-edged, usually 5 to 7 (rarely only 2) cm long and 1.5 to 4 cm wide. The base is rounded and oblique, the tip is sharpened. On each side of the main axis of the partial sheets there are four to five side veins.

Generative Characteristics

The ter minal, cymous rispigine inflorescences (the complete flower head of a plant including stems, stalks, bracts, and flowers) have a diameter of about 25 cm. The inflorescence shafts are provided with a pale

yellow hair. The lifts and wings are dropped. The pale-yellow hairy flower stalks are slim and about 1 cm long. The twitchy flowers are zygomorphic (having only one plane of symmetry, as in a pea or snapdragon) and fivefold with a double flower shell. The curved lobed cup is small, cup-shaped, and 2 to 4 mm long and wide. The five petals are intertwined into a narrow and relatively long crown tube with a length of 3 to 7 cm, which has a diameter of only 2 to 3 mm at its base. The white crown is double-lipped. The upper lip is two-lobed and the lower lip three-lobed. In the bud, the crown lobes are circular, for anthem at a length of 1 to 2 cm ovoid-lancet. Along the edge, the crown lobes on the top are densely fluffy hairy. The four dust sheets are listed in two different sizes relatively high up in the crown tube. The dust bags consist of an ellipsoid, fertile theca, the second theca is atrophied to a blackened appendix. In addition to the dust leaves, a sterile staminodium (an abortive or rudimentary

stamen is called a staminodium or staminode) is formed. The discus is ring-shaped-cup-shaped. The sedentary, egg-shaped fruit node is bare and contains a large number of seed plants, which stand in four rows. The relatively long handle ends in a tongue-shaped, flattened, double-lobed scar that protrudes slightly above the crown. The sepised-column-jumping capsule fruits are long-linear and flattened at a length of 30 to 35 cm and a diameter of 1 to 1.5 cm and contain many seeds in some rows. The tiny seeds are disc-shaped, elongated and flattened. Including the surrounding, skinned and translucent wing, they have a size of 1.5 to 3.5 x 1 to 1.5 cm.

Occurrence

Millingtonia hortensis is common in southern Yunnan, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. It grows in Yunnan on mountain slopes at altitudes of 500 to 1200 meters. Millingtonia hortensis is often cultivated in Pakistan, India, Indonesia and Malaysia.

Botanical classification. The sexual system of plants is Carl von Linné’s pioneering botanical classification of the plant kingdom, in which he classified the plants on the basis of characteristics of their reproductive organs. Linné first published the basic features of this system at the end of 1735 in the first edition of his work ; Systema Naturae

TAT Partners with Doctor A to Z to Launch First Online Health and Wellness Ppromotion in Bahrain

Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is partnering with an innovative Thailand-based medical tourism portal to conduct its first online health and wellness roadshow (Hybrid Roadshow) in Bahrain. More than a hundred travel trade representatives specialising in the health and wellness sector, as well as socialites, diplomats, business people, celebrities and the media from Bahrain and all over the Gulf region have been invited for the Amazing Thailand Health and Wellness Roadshow to introduce the range of services offered by the portal “Doctor A to Z” (www.doctoratoz.co). Comprising of both B2B and B2C sessions, the roadshow in Bahrain on 17 September, 2019, will be led by Mrs. Srisuda Wanapinyosak, Deputy Governor for Europe Africa Middle East and the Americas, TAT. Joining her at the briefings and other events will be Dr. Anucha Panoi, Chief Executive Officer of Doctor A to Z. HUA HIN TODAY, October 2019

Dr. Kanin Tripipitsiriwat, Physician at VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center, Bumrungrad International Hospital (left); Mrs. Srisuda Wanapinyosak, TAT Deputy Governor of International Marketing – Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas

(centre); and Dr. Anucha Panoi, CEO of Doctor A to Z (right). This provides both health and wellness trade buyers as well as consumers an easy, efficient and convenient way to

find the right “solution” to their specific problem or requirement. Bahrain was chosen as the first city for the offshore launch of this service because it is still generating positive numbers of health and wellness visitors to Thailand. Mrs Srisuda said, “Although there is fierce competition in the health and wellness sector, Thailand is still a popular destination due to the high quality of our products, services and facilities, as well as other factors; such as, value for money, personalised care and good holiday opportunities for family members.” See more at TAT Newsroom International Public Relations Division Tourism Authority of Thailand 1600 New Petchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi Bangkok 10400 Thailand Tel: +66 (0) 2250 5500 ext. 4545-48 Fax: +66 (0) 2250 0246 Email: prdiv3@tat.or.th Website: www.TATnews.org

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 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

032 471 159

Government Muncipality Immigration Tourist Assistance Centre

Water Supply Post Office Power Board

032 511 047 1132 032 522 656 090 446 6056

032 511 677 032 511 063 032 512 215

032 477 646 032 477 252 032 472 069

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10 Earl 12 Spanish. 1 Bradley. 16 Spar. 18 Sari.

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5 Sultanas. 6 Elects 11 Lodgings. 12 Sea bird.

13 Harvest. 15 Reason. 17 Prang. 19 Hell.

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6 Obstacle. 8 Honduras. 9 Cul-de-sac. 12 Hamlet.

13 Double. 14 Gemini. 19 Dig.

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22 Prime Ministerial Support for Formula One Driver Representing Thailand

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has determined that the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and other state agencies should drum up support for a public campaign to promote Thai-British Formula One racing driver, Alexander Albon Ansusinha. Mr Albon, now 23, is currently driving in Formula One for Red Bull Racing under the Thai flag. He raced for Toro Rosso for the first half of 2019, before being promoted to Red Bull for the second half of the year, replacing Pierre Gasly who has returned to Toro Rosso. Speaking during his visit to Gover nment House, where he met the prime minister, Mr Albon said he is particularly proud of his Thai heritage, the Red Bull driver becoming only the second driver in Grand Prix history to fly the

Southeast Asian country’s flag in F1. One must travel all the way back to the early fifties and note the presence in the history books of one Prince Bira of Siam who first represented Thailand on the F1 grid. While Albon was bor n in London and raised in the UK, there’s no questioning his allegiance to his mother’s original country. “It’s a big deal for me to be a Thai driver; it’s been a long time since there’s been a Thai in Formula 1 and I’m just hoping to do everyone proud. “I hope that one day I will carry a Thai flag

to the podium when I receive one of the three prizes on behalf of Thai people,” said Mr Albon, who now sits eight in the drivers’ standings with 42 points. Mr Albon started his career by racing go-karts at a very young age due to encouragement from his father, Nigel Albon. He enjoyed success in go-karting between 2006 and 2010 including titles at the 2006 Super 1 Honda National Championship (Cadet Class), 2009 Super 1 Honda National Championship (KF3 Class) and the 2010 European Championship (KF3 Class). After becoming part of the Red Bull Junior

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Team in 2012, he was promoted to open-wheel cars in the form of a seat with EPIC Racing during the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 2012 season, finishing 38th out of 49 in his debut year. He stayed in Formula Renault 2.0 for two more seasons having secured a seat with KTR, finishing 16th in 2013 and third in 2014. In 2015, Mr Albon switched to European Formula 3, finishing seventh overall. A year later, ART signed him on to race alongside Charles Leclerc in the GP3 Series, finishing second in the championship. Mr Albon was given a seat once again

by ART in 2017 to race in the FIA Formula 2 Championship where he finished in the 10th position. After making his 2019 Formula One debut with Toro Rosso, on August 12th, Red Bull announced that he would replace Pierre Gasly in the Red Bull senior team, with the swap effective starting from the 2019 Belgian Grand Prix which was completed on September 1st. Mr Albon finished in a credible 5th position in the race, followed by 6th position in the Italian Grand Prix on September 8th and 6th position in the Singapore Grand Prix on 22nd September.

24 Sunshine Maleesa Place

Sunshine Maleesa Place – located in downtown Hua Hin, held its first cocktail party as well as an introduction to its newly opened ‘budget hotel’ residence on Friday evening, September 6, 2019. It was a successful event attended by guests and friends. Mr. Piya Chartkitjaroen, one of the directors of Sunshine International said, “Future bookings are looking good at this budget residence in the city of Hua Hin.”

What a perfect conincidence! September 6, an the party was on the 6th floor. It was a success and a joyful event though, attended by honoured guests and close friends. “With just walking distance to the beaches and shopping malls, its location speaks for itself,” he added. Sunshine Maleesa Place, also an affiliate of the renowned Sunshine International Rrtirement Residence with developments rising in Hua Hin, Ch Am, Chiang Mai and Pattaya, provides you with unmatchable standards in service, comfort, but most of all... their incomparable price range that will perfectly fit your budget during your short stay or even a long-term vacation.

Worth So Much More Than Just ‘Dusit Smiles’

The management and staff of Dusit Thani Hua Hin, led by the resort’s General Manager, Mr Pipat Patthananusorn (pictured 3rd from the left), recently took great pleasure in making a ‘Dusit Smiles’ donation of THB51,800 to the Resource Development Manager for Operation Smile Thailand, Ms. Mayvadee Charachareon (pictured 3rd from the right). The significant sum was raised during the resort’s 2018/19 New Year celebration and will go a long way to supporting several more operations for children with facial deformities, such as cleft plate, under our partnership with Operation Smile, one of Dusit International’s chosen Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects.

Café Verde at Laksasubha Hua Hin Resort

Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin and “A Kilo of Kindness” Open House It was on the 31st of August 2019 when the ‘Café Verde coffee shop at Laksasubha Hua Hin Resort was officially opened by M.L. Laksasubha Kridakon (owner) and Khun Abha Kridakon. This memorable event was attended by families, friends, members of the Ladies Golf Hua Hin, well-known local businessmen and other distinctive guests.

Now on its 5th year, the ‘Kilo of Kindness’ campaign which honours the United Nations International Day of Charity was celebrated on September 5 of each year. As a part of Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin called on guests and hotel team members to donate and share food, clothes and educational supplies in support of The Border Patrol Police Naresuan Pa-La-U School as part of this campaign. This year, the hotel has invited students and teachers to experience this event sponsored by the hotel as part of the Open House activities. This bountiful event was led by Mr. Sven Walter, General Manager together with CSR committee. The group were warmly welcomed by hotel department heads during the visit of each area while exploring hoteliers’ life. Ending the event with big smiles before bidding farewell, a ‘Chocolate Workshop’ took place. This fun-filled, hands-on workshop participated by the students allowed them to create their own chocolate balls in various shapes with fun and laughs along the way. The media and local influencers from Hua Hin Today Newspaper and Let’s Check In Magazine were also invited. The 240 Kg worth of supplies and a cash of 2,000 Baht were raised from ‘A Kilo of Kindness 2019’ campaign and were donated to The Border Patrol Police Naresuan Pa-La-U School during the visit at the hotel recently. Last year, a staggering 12,700 kilograms of supplies were donated by the participating hotels – a figure Mövenpick hopes to surpass with its 2019 campaign. While all guests were encouraged to donate a ‘Kilo of Kindness’, all contributions were welcomed and gratefully received. HUA HIN TODAY, October 2019

Guests were impressed while touring around the resort’s other outlets such as Rim Talay Restaurant, Rim Sa Juice Bar, La Costa Bar and the New Balance Gym. Cafe Verde (Go Green Cafe) is an environmentally friendly cafe serving various premium quality coffees blended with authentic local and natural ingredients such as their signature beverage “Coconut Coffee”. You can discover from their wide range of herbal drinks and home-made coffees that will suit your taste. This unique coffee shop also embraces a newly improved Spa called the Zaanti Spa that offers you smooth and relaxing experience by their dedicated and experienced therapists. Laksasubha Hua Hin Resort expected to attract more guests with their new café and spa concept. Visit Cafe Verde today at Laksasubha Hua Hin and experience the taste of real specialised coffee.

When you think of floating markets in Thailand, the names of the highly-popular Amphawa and Damnoen Saduak spring to mind; both are near the town of Samut Songkhram. These markets are very well organised and offer people a glimpse into how markets were in the past, albeit they are now very touristy. If you are looking for a more local experience, however, then you may want to head to Guangzhou floating market. Not to be confused with the southern Chinese city, this market is 90 mins Northwest of Hua Hin. Only open on the weekends, this floating market is predominantly visited by Thai nationals looking for a relaxing time with family and friends, with the obligatory plethora of food options, naturally. Guangzhou Floating Market was originally known as Guang Kra Chon, which means Jumping Deer in Thai. As it was difficult to pronounce, the name was changed to Gwang Chow, or Guangzhou Floating Market, which is located in the Guangzhou Waterfall Park. This is the only floating market in Thailand situated on a waterfall. As you enter the market, you’ll find a variety of interesting foods being cooked; many are local specialties. There is also a range of locally made products for sale all along the walkway. Your best option is to secure a spot where you want to have lunch. Lining the river bank there are open air bamboo huts with small, low tables; there are no chairs for these tables, as you sit directly on the floor. Alternatively, you can sit with your legs over the edge and dangle your feet in the water. Maybe bring a pillow if you want a little more padding.

program by building dams and irrigation systems, as well as planting trees, with a view to restoring the forest after years of deforestation. That’s pretty impressive as at the time, Pongpop was a sixth grader at the Songtham Temple School. What makes this day out so special is that whilst you know that the local traders are benefitting from the sale of their food and products, you also feel content in the fact that the project Dr Trirat started is still thriving.

Then it’s about making the decision on what to eat and drink. Sellers will paddle by in their boats where they either make the dish in the boat, or you can buy some premade food. You can get everything from a Guay Dtieow noodle soup to Yam Bplaa Dook Fuu, a crispy fish salad or even a fruit platter; the choices are endless. The other cool thing about this market is that you can buy from the various sellers around the lake, with many vendors serving food in hollow bamboo stems, making it a very unique way to serve your lunch. There is so much to choose from; mussels, Thai fish cakes and salads, along with well-known sweets which are unique to the Phetchaburi area. This is a very family-friendly attraction as there is no alcohol available. Don’t go expecting a huge waterfall, though; rather more the opportunity to bird watch, hire a boat, or just eat and relax. There is also accommodation available to those visitors wishing to stay close nature. The offerings are meager, without all the frills of up market accommodation.

Market History:

In 2006, Dr Pongpop Trirat and his mother were inspired by HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej and his Royal Projects in restoring forests and waterways. They searched for and found an area, started a water management

华欣水上市场一日游攻略：不一样的旅行体验说起泰国的水上市场，相信安帕瓦和丹嫩沙多肯定会马上浮现在大家脑海里。这两个水上市场都离 samut songkram市非常近。安帕瓦和丹嫩沙市场有着良好的管理系统，能让旅客们目睹古时候水上市场的景象，具有着非常强的旅游性（观赏性？）

plaa Dook Fuu”的炸脆鱼沙律，还有各种水果。美食数不胜数，然而这个水上市场另一个很酷的地方是：卖家们一般会用一根长长的竹竿从船上把食物递给你，这是这座市场独一无二送餐方式。除此之外，这里还有卖着许多巴蜀府独有的小吃：比如贻贝、炸鱼糕、还有很多甜品等

不过如果你想寻找更加本土化的体验的话，广州水上市场无疑是一个不错的选择。不要跟中国南方的广州市搞混了，这个水上市场离华欣市区西北边有大概90分钟的路程。广州市场只在周末开门。由于来市场游玩的人，大多数是和亲戚朋友来度假的泰国人，因此市场提供了许多美食供游客们选择。其实广州市场原名是 Guang Kra Chon，泰语的意思是“跳跃的鹿”。然而，因为名字太难念了。就被当地人改成了“Guang Chow”或者“广州水上市场” 。而且，广州水上市场位于广州瀑布公园，这也是泰国唯一一个坐落在瀑布上的水上市场

然后就是决定要吃什么了！商家们会陆续划着船来到你面前售卖食品的，有的人会在船上做菜，而有的人是卖已经做好了的小吃。你可以通过这些划船的卖家们买到各种各样的东西，无论是“Guay Dtieow”汤面还是一道叫做“Yam plaa Dook Fuu”的炸脆鱼沙律，还有各种水果。美食数不胜数，然而这个水上市场另一个很酷的地方是：卖家们一般会用一根长长的竹竿从船上把食物递给你，这是这座市场独一无二送餐方式。除此之外，这里还有卖着许多巴蜀府独有的小吃：比如贻贝、炸鱼糕、还有很多甜品等

当你进入市场时，你会发现各种各样美食，其中有许多的是当地独有的特色美食，不容错过。不仅如此，在水上市场的走道旁也会有许多当地的手工艺品出售任你挑选。不过你最好找一个地方静静地享受午餐。河岸两旁是露天的竹棚，竹棚里摆着矮矮的小桌子；然而这些小桌子没有椅子，你只需要直接坐在地板上。双腿放进水里。如果你想更舒服话，可以带个枕头垫来。

2006年Pongpop Trirat 博士和他的母亲受到泰国国王拉玛九世普密蓬·阿杜德修复森林和水道项目的启发。并且通过寻找，找到了一个地区，然后开始了一项水资源管理计划。通过修建水坝和建立新的灌溉系统，以及种植树木，在多年的努力下恢复了被严重砍伐的森林。最让人印象深刻的是，当时Pongpop只是个在Songtham寺庙学校的六年级小学生而已。

然后就是决定要吃什么了！商家们会陆续划着船来到你面前售卖食品的，有的人会在船上做菜，而有的人是卖已经做好了的小吃。你可以通过这些划船的卖家们买到各种各样的东西，无论是“Guay Dtieow”汤面还是一道叫做“Yam

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Open: Saturday & Sunday + National Holidays Time: 09.30 to 17.00. Entry Fee: 20 THB Location: 6026 Tambon Yang Nam Klad Tai, Amphoe Nong Ya Plong Phetchaburi For more information, call 081-832-2608, 084-540-3425 or 02-755-9085 Website: www.kwangchowwaterfall-resort.com

市场来历

当你了解到，当地人可以通过卖小吃和各种产品，从这个项目中获益时，你也会对仍在蓬勃发展的森林恢复项目而感到满意。这就是这趟游行具有意义的地方

October 2019

Hua Hin, Cha-Am, Pranburi

Hua Hin Business Network Votes in New President

The Board of Directors of Hua Hin Business Network(HHBN) voted in at their Bi Monthly Board meeting a new President, Ms. Leigh Higgins owner of Feast Thailand Food Tours. Leigh Higgins will be taking over from Pisa Cheng, owner of Homeless Furniture, this week after Pisa announced she will be relocating to Malaysia i n S e p t e m b e r. L e i g h w a s unanimously voted in due to her experience in promotions and her great leadership qualities. We wish to take this opportunity to thank Pisa for her contribution over the past 2 years and wish both Pisa and Max all the very best for the future. Leigh is very excited to take over this role and said “ I am looking forward to my new position and will be working closely with the board and the HHBN members to

ensure we continue to grow and add networking value to our current members plus will look new strategies in growing our membership base. Communication to our members will be a focus and we have already started some changes to the look of the HHBN Facebook page plus we will be reviewing our website layout.” Additionally, we wish to congratulate Michael Kehnsherper who was voted in as the new Secretary and Brigitte Persson who will take on the additional responsibility of managing of HHBN membership program. All other roles are same as the previous year. Current Board Members: Leigh Higgins / President (Feast Thailand Food Tours) T hitinan Suethong/ Vice President- (Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa), Gary Hills/

Webmaster & Photography (Where 2 Eat Asia), Michael Ke h n s ch e r p e r / S e c re t a r y (Xplore Asia), Brigitte Persson/ Events/ Promotion & Memberships, Pafi Nunyakpe/ Sub Comittee (Beautiful World), Richard Buckle / Sub Comittee (Surf 102.5), Peter Kirkterp/ Honorable Board Member (La Grappa), Brian Anderson/ Honorable Board Member

(Chivasom) * All business roles in Hua Hin Business Network are taken on a voluntary basis The Hua Hin Business Network (HHBN) is a non- profit organization for like-minded people who are working & living in Hua Hin, Cha Am & Pranburi to socialize and network. They organise monthly events, which are held at

member’s businesses, to help promote businesses, events & special offers as well as to share information and experience with each other in an informal environment.

To find out more go to www.h-h-b-n.com or Facebook under Hua Hin Business Network

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Does a Foreigner Working as a Volunteer, needs to have a Work Permit? We have noticed this kind of question being raised in the Hua Hin Expats pages on Facebook.

According to the Foreign Labour Act, Section 5, BE 2551 providing definition of work means “to work physically or with knowledge with or without pay or benefit”. This implies that to work as a Volunteer is work under the definition of Foreign Labour Act, therefore Volunteer work by a Foreigner requires a Work Permit. In case a Foreigner who teaches English to children who live next door and not at the school, but as a friend, or to give help to people as a gesture of goodwill or for humanitarian aspects, a Work Permit is not required, because you work occasionally and independently.

Some Foreigners who come to Thailand or maybe even some Retirees, who already here, want to volunteer themselves to teach English or help within Charity Organisations etc without payment. Can they do this? According to the Foreign Labour Act, BE 2551, Foreigners who can work in Thailand without a Work Permit as provided in Section 4 as Ambassador and their staff, Consul, Representative of United Nations Member Country, private Servant of the said person, person who works under a mission between Thai Government and another Nation or International Organisation, person who works under a mission of Education and Culture, Art, Sport or other which is provided in a Decree and person who works under Cabinet Resolution.

New Beachfront Condo For Sale In Khao Tao Stylish 2 Bedroom Pool Villa For Sale Exclusive 1-2 Bedroom Residential & Hotel Units in Panorama Khao Tao, Hua Hin Bedrooms: 2 / Bathrooms: 2 / Living area: 110 Sqm / Bedrooms: 1-2 / Bathrooms: 1-2 / Living area: 28 - 71 Sqm / Land area: 588 Sqm / Fully Furnished / Freehold Ownership / Beachfront / Large Swimming Pools / Fitness Center / 1 km to Beach / Price: 8,900,000 THB Water Park / Price: 3,555,800 - 9,056,000 THB

Beautiful 3 Bedroom Pool Villa For Sale on Soi 112, Hua Hin 3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms / Living area: 248 Sqm / Land area: 800 Sqm / Fully Furnished / Private Pool / Freehold Ownership / Price: 8,900,000 THB

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Large 8 Bedroom Commercial Property For Sale in Khao Tao, Hua Hin – 1 km from Beach! Bedrooms: 8 / Bathrooms: 5 / Living area: 348 Sqm / Land area: 1,742 Sqm / Freehold Ownership / Optimal For Various Businesses / Price: 22,900,000 THB

Large 12.96 Rai of Land For Sale at Khao Tao Lake, Hua Hin – Unique Development Opportunity! Land area: 12.96 Rai (20,736 sqm) / Lakeview / Road Access / 1 km to beach / Water & Electricity Available / Price: 129,600,000 THB /

Modern 3 Bedroom House For Sale in Khao Tao, Hua Hin 3 Bedrooms / 3 Bathrooms / Living area: 138 Sqm / Land area: 144 Sqm / Fully Furnished / 4 km from Beach / Freehold Ownership / Price: 3,950,000 THB

4 32 “Youth Endeavors for Social Innovation Using Sustainable Technology 12” (IEEE - YESIST12)

“The world’s largest technical professional organisation for the advancement of technology hosting an International Projects’ Talent Show for the first time in Thailand with over 500 international participants from 15 countries” Phetchburi, Thailand-Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Youth Endeavours for Social Innovation Using Sustainable Technology (YESIST12) hosts an international project competition in different countries each year. This year it was held in Thailand with over 15 participating countries such as Afghanistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Laos, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand

and more than 500 participants from around the globe. It is an international show of talent with the theme of UN Sustainable Development Goals for the students and young professionals to showcase their innovative ideas to solve humanitarian and social issues directly affecting the community around them. The Event was held at Stamford International University, Hua-Hin campus on September 7 - 8, 2019. Participants were war mly w e l c o m e d b y M r. K o b c h a i Boonorana, Governor of Phetchburi province and the Opening Ceremony was presided over by Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit,

Thailand’s Industry Minister. Guest Speakers were invited from various countries, such as Ms. Chonrungsee Chalermchaikit, President of the Federation of Thai SMEs, Mr. Eric Berkowitz- IEEE Computer Society, Dr. Supavadee Aramvith, Chairwoman of IEEE Thailand Section, Mr. Sampath Kumar Veeraraghavan -IEEE SIGHT, Dr. Ajin Jirachiefpattana, Deputy Director-General of National Statistical Office, Thailand and many more. Impact on Thailand as a country This was the first time Thailand had hosted a technology-oriented international talent show of this scale at Stamford International University.

At the moment, technological aspects in the country are growing, yet have a meager impact to the country’s economy which needs to be improved significantly in order to gain sustainable competitive advantage as a country. E ve n t s s u ch a s t h i s w i l l pave the way, helping to promote the technological advances and innovations happening in the country at the local level to the whole world. This will draw the attention of international investors which will help boost Thailand’s economy. Impact on Thai participants It was a great opportunity and privilege for all the Thai participants to witness such a grand event taking place on home soil. Being the host nation allowed more Thai member to

take part in the talent fair. Most of the participants were young professionals who will have the responsibility of driving the country forward in the future. The experience they gained through participating in this event has been one of a kind and it will add great value to their professional careers. The networks they develop will play a major role in their future endeavours. *** IEEE YESIST 12 (formerly SS12), is an international talent show that was formerly based in California, and later became an independent talent show spanning fifteen countries on three continents and involving organisations like the World Bank, Rotary and IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee as partners.

Resort-Style Development of 99 Luxury Villas For Sale & Rent - Khao Tao Price range: 6.4 million THB – 20.5 million THB Living area: 90 Sqm – 279 Sqm Land area: 103 Sqm – 1,104 Sqm Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 1-3 Land Leasehold Ownership Fully furnished International community Swiss management Maintenance services Large communal Swimming Pools, Jacuzzi’s, Gym, Restaurant 24-hour security & CCTV 1.5 km from beach - 14 km to Hua Hin centre HUA HIN TODAY, October 2019

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6 34 Hua Hin City still Optimistic of Promotion to T3

T4 West Champions Hua Hin City is set to tackle the next hurdle for promotion to the T3 South League when their T4 Champions League matches continues on October 5 against Thonburi University at Takiab Stadium. The top two teams from each regional league have been continuing the season in the T4 Champions League in a bid to become T4 Champions. The top two teams from the T4 Champions League will secure promotion to the T3 South League.

Spurs Chase Twins

Spurs are set to ramp up transfer pursuit of Fulham youngster Steven Sessegnon, barely a month after signing his twin brother Ryan. After agreeing to pay £25m for Ryan Sessegnon last month, Spurs have since failed with their only ‘low-ball’ offer of £3 as a cheeky bid to nab the twin brothers. This initial bid was instantly rejected by Fulham, who now fear Spurs will be back soon for the teenager looking very much as talented as his brother. Steven has had a call-up already to England’s Under 21 Squad who recently played Turkey and Kosovo. The youngster has also started four of Fulham’s six championship games and is playing a key role in the club’s bid for promotion back to the Premier League.

Dane after his expected move to Real Madrid fell through. When asked, United Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær said his side was “not deterred” by the initial failure. At the end of last season, the Tottenham creative midfielder declared he needed a “new challenge”. His desire was for a move to Real Madrid; Eriksen sent out a plea for the Spanish giant to “come and get me”. Unfortunately the move fell through prior to the Spanish transfer window closing in early September, paving the way for United to again swoop in January. Since joining Spurs from Ajax in 2013, the 27 year old Eriksen has been part of a Spurs revival, which saw them reach the Champions League final in Early June. He will be sorely missed by the Champions League runners up, as his creativity has been one of the driving forces behind his side’s success in recent years. United won’t get it all their own way, however, with Italian powerhouse Inter Milan also keen for Eriksen’s signature.

Liverpool / Chelsea Tracks Teenager Joe

Regarded as one of the brightest prospects currently playing in the Championship, teenager Joe Gelhardt is a much sought after commodity. Gelhardt, who made his debut senior league appearance for Wigan Athletic back in April, is reportedly in the sights of Premier League titans Liverpool and Chelsea. On the other side of the Mersey, Liverpool’s rivals in blue Everton have also expressed interest in signing the talented teenage striker. Wolves and Leicester also have a sneaky eye on him.

Maguire tipped for Red Devils’ Captaincy

Man United Set to Swoop on Eriksen

After failing to land Christian Eriksen in the Summer transfer window, Man Utd are set to make a stunning January swoop for the

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Owen hit back, tweeting, “Not sure you are as loyal to Newcastle as you make out mate. I distinctly remember you being inches away from signing for Liverpool after Sir Bobby Robson put you on the bench. You tried everything to get out.”

Harry Maguire can become Manchester United’s captain, according to former teammate Jonny Evans. Maguire signed for United from Leicester in the summer for £80 million - a world-record fee for a defender. His first match was a dream start for his new club, as he earned the Man of the Match award against Chelsea on the opening day of the Premier League season. Evans, a teammate of Maguire at Man U & Leicester, firmly believes the England international has what it takes to become the Red Devils’ captain.

Owen Resentful of Beckham’s Red Card

With the release of his memoirs “Reboot”: my life, my time, former Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Stoke City and England striker, Michael Owen has opened up a can of worms and prompted a war of words on social media between former teammates. Quotes from Owen’s book were published; with one saying that he felt his move to Newcastle United from Real Madrid in 2005 was a ‘downward slope’.

They tabled a deal to PSG which would see Barcelona sign Neymar on loan, with an obligation to make the move permanent next summer. Barcelona will pay a hefty loan fee, then cough up around £154m at the end of the season. Spanish sports newspaper has reported that Barcelona will beat Real Madrid to the signing of Neymar.

Southampton and Newcastle Target Bowen

Hull City striker Jarrod Bowen is in the sights of both Southampton and Newcastle United, who are keeping tabs on Hull City’s £20 million rated hitman.

On David Beckham’s sending off in the 1998 World Cup match against Argentina, Owen wrote, “The fallout from David Beckham’s infamous red card against Argentina was still being felt some years later” and, “The general feeling in the dressing room immediately after the match was that there was nothing to say about him getting sent off. What could any of us have said to him that would have changed anything? The damage was done.” He went on and wrote, “While it was clearly pre-meditated, it was immature and petulant more than it was violent. But for me, that almost makes it worse.” Owen’s book was released on September 5.

Real Madrid Eyes Fernandes

Juventus to bid for David De Gea

Manchester Utd have already lined up David De Gea’s successor, paving the way for Juventus to open talks with 28 year old Spain international in January.

He also roundly criticised the club for believing they were bigger than they were. Former England and Newcastle teammate Alan Shearer took to Twitter, posting a video in which an edited clip shows Owen saying: “I hated it. I couldn’t wait to retire”, with regard to his career at Newcastle. To accompany the video, Shearer wrote, “Yes Michael, we thought that also, whilst on £120k a week…..”.

Real Madrid is in talks to sign sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes. The 24-yearold was a target for Man Utd throughout the summer, but they opted not to bring him to Old Trafford. Their loss could be Real Madrid’s gain as Zidane’s side attempt to sign the Portuguese midfielder. Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha claimed super agent Jorge Mendes is in the process of conducting negotiations with Sporting Lisbon on behalf of Real Madrid. It’s believed Fernandes can be signed for £63 million.

Real Madrid No Chance for Neymar

Real Madrid has no chance of beating Barcelona to the signing of Neymar Jr., reports claim. Representatives from Barcelona were sent to Paris a few weeks ago to discuss re-signing the Brazilian international.

Bowen, 22, has scored four goals in seven appearances so far this season for the Tigers, who could struggle to keep hold of him in January. He was named in the Championship Team of the Season last term after finishing the campaign as Hull’s leading scorer with 22 goals to his name.

Willian Firmly in sights of Juventus

At the time of writing, Chelsea winger Willian is yet to start under new manager, Frank Lampard, with his only appearances in the Premier League coming off the bench. Willian’s preparations for the upcoming Premier League season were interrupted by his involvement in Brazil’s successful Copa America campaign.

Despite Lampard insisting he wants to keep hold of the winger, Chelsea could lose Willian to Juventus, who are plotting a January move on the 31-year-old Brazilian who is in the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge. This means he could leave as a free agent next summer. From January, Willian will be free talk to any foreign clubs interested and the champions of Serie A, Juventus, are seriously weighing up their options on a move to Italy for the Brazil international.

357 Rugby World Cup Japan 2019

The Rugby World Cup kicked off in Tokyo on September 20 with the opener between the host nation and Russia, but it was the matches the following day which were the bigger draw cards; the 2015 runner-up Australia took on Fiji in Sapporo, France met Argentina in Tokyo and the reigning World Cup champions, the mighty New Zealand All Blacks took on South Africa in Yokahama. Over the six weeks of Rugby, you will see why they call it “the game they play in heaven”. The tournament will really heat in the knockout phase, commencing October 19, where the winner of Pool C play the runner-up of Pool D and the winner of Pool B play the runner-up of Pool A. On Sunday October 20, the winner of Pool D will play the runner-up of Pool C and the winner of Pool A will play the runnerup of Pool B. If everything goes as planned, the matches should be as follows: Saturday October 19: England vs Wales - Oita Stadium, Oita Prefecture New Zealand vs Scotland - Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo Sunday October 20 Australia vs France - Oita Stadium, Oita Prefecture Ireland vs South Africa - Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo The semi-finals will be played on Saturday 26th of October and Sunday October 27th, with the final being played on Saturday November 2 at the International Stadium Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City.

Leclerc: An F1 2019 Ashes: The Good, the Bad Dark Horse for 2020 & the Ugly

It’s been almost 20 years since the Aussies have left the “old dart” to head back downunder with the Ashes safely in their luggage. The win at Old Trafford put the visitors up 2-1 and in the final test at The Oval England won to ensure at least a drawn series; this was all the holders required to retain the urn. So where did it go wrong for England against Australia? England can possibly count themselves unfortunate, as the time lost to rain in the second Test at Lord’s probably cost them the win. Conversely, England was beaten resoundingly in the first and fourth Tests and it required one of the greatest 4th innings batting displays of all time from Ben Stokes to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, giving England an unlikely victory in the third Test. Smith: The Thorn in England’s side Steve Smith had amassed close to twice as many runs as any other batsman, despite not batting in the second innings of the second Test and missing the third Test altogether with concussion.

A sea of tifosi, dressed in brilliant Ferrari red and proudly holding a massive team flag, welcomed their newest hero Charles Leclerc after he produced a masterful drive ahead of both Mercedes at the home of Ferrari, Monza. The Italian Grand Prix was beyond anything Leclerc could have ever imagined, he said after his victory. “I think if you have to win one Grand Prix with Ferrari, it’s the Italian Grand Prix,” said the young Monégasque driver. The race itself was a nail-biting and spellbinding event, as a two-pronged attack was launched by Mercedes on the Belgian Grand Prix winner. Leclerc was left on his own, as teammate Sebastian Vettel fell from 4th to 14th after a spin at the Ascari chicane and a dangerous attempt to rejoin the track. Leclerc notched up Ferrari’s first home grand prix win in 9 years. He is certainly a rising star of the sport and one to watch out for in 2020. Lewis Hamilton is the defending World Driver’s Champion and at the time of writing, looks to be well on the way to wrapping up his sixth World Driver’s Championship. With just 5 races to go, Lewis Hamilton looks to have the Formula 1 title within reach, though mathematically, any of the top 5 drivers could get there. The next race is from the 11th - 13th October at the Suzuka track in Japan. Hamilton won this race last year and hoped for a similar result this year.

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Members a of Majestic Creek G

Our Thursday competitions during the last few weeks of August and the first few weeks of September comprised of one team game, one Strokeplay and 3 Stableford. We had a total of approximately 130 players taking part. For any non member wishing to take part in our weekly event, we have a special Green Fee price. The entry fee for the competition is 200 baht for all players, members and guests alike, all of which is given out in prizes, plus a 100 baht token for each player, which is added to the prizes. These tokens are to be spent in the Pro-Shop. We also have “Nearest the Pin prizes on all par 3’s every week, where you can win a bottle of wine. During the next few weeks, alongside our normal weekly competition, we will be commencing with an Eclectic competition, (Best Stablefordford score on each hole) which will be spread over 6 weeks. This will commence when course “A” reopens in the near future and will play on courses A and B. RESULTS FOR THE COMPETITIONS OVER THE PAST 4 WEEKS ARE AS FOLLOWS, AUGUST 22ND, Teams of 3 players, “Champagne Scramble”. 1ST Place, with a score of 125 points was, David Dunn, Alan Thornton and Gun James. 2nd Place, with a score of 124 points was, Colin Sansom. Graham Horton and May Horton. Nearest the pin prizes as follows, Hole C2, Colin Sansom Hole C5, Hubert Maldonado Hole B12, Alan Thornton, WITH A HOLE IN ONE, Congratulations Alan Hole B17, Colin Sansom, yes 2 in one day !!!!!! AUGUST 29TH STABLEFORD COMPETITION 1st Armand Huttenga 40 points playing off 16 now off 15 2nd Nick Holloway 39 points playing off 15 now off 14 3rd Colin Sansom 39 points playing off 6 now off 5 Nearest The Pins as follows; Hole C2, Pierre Deloux Hole C5, Brian Callihoo Hole B12, Philippe Hattabe Hole B17, Colin Sansom

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SEPTEMBER 5TH STROKEPLAY AND STABLEFORD COMPETITION STROKEPLAY 1st Colin Sansom Net 72 playing off 5 2nd Brian Callihoo Net 73 playing off 7 STABLEFORD 1st Maem Marungrueng 33 points playing off 14 2nd Nick Holloway 31 points playing off 14 Nearest The Pins as follows; Hole C2 Brian Callihoo Hole C5 Didier Marchand Hole B12 Armand Huttenga Hole B17 Brian Callihoo SEPTEMBER 12TH. STABLEFORD COMPETITION 1st David Dunn 38 points playing off 1 2nd Philippe Hattabe 37 points playing off 17 3rd David Gibson 37 points playing off 13 Nearest The Pins as follows; Hole C2 Maem Marungrueng Hole C5 Colin Sansom Hole B12 Ayyub Mian Hole B17 Paul Unthank

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SEPTEMBER 19TH STABLEFORD COMPETITION 1st Graham Horton 39 points playing off 12, now off 11 2nd Brian Callihoo 38 points playing of 7, now off 6 3rd Sally Thorpe 37 points, playing off 8 All handicaps are maintained on the Masterscorebaord website which you can access as follows; masterscoreboard.co.uk, select My Society, choose the Letter ‘M’ and the second listed society is Majestic Creek Club and Resort. Select this and enter the password ‘putter’ and then press ‘log in’. Full details of all the competition results over the last 12 months and handicaps can be found there. Any player wishing to take part in our weekly competition can do so by emailing, by Tuesday evening, for the competition to be held on Thursday that week, to; mjccompetition@gmail.com Any non members registering please advice us of your current handicap, on your email. COME AND ENJOY YOUR GOLFING DAYS AT MAJESTIC CREEK

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‘People in Action’ World Clean Up Day in Hua Hin

Saturday September 21st was World Clean Up Day, a worldwide event to raise awareness that a cleaner planet is the responsibility of everyone. The event began after Ian Kiernan, an Australian yachtsman, sailed his yacht all around the world, had seen so much trash during his travels, that when he came back to Sydney, he and his friends got together and started Clean Up Sydney Harbour Day in 1989 with 40,000 participants. The next year, in 1990, they organised Clean Up Australia Day and in 1993 World Clean Up Day followed. World Clean Up Day in Hua Hin has a particular significance, as

participants also want to show love and respect for ‘the home town’ of our beloved King Rama IX. Apart from a major trash collection, it’s also about trash management and showing how to recycle the different categories of trash. The aim is to educate people in communities to lear n more about the waste that they produce in their everyday lives and to take this knowledge with them to their homes, schools and communities and create new daily routines to minimise

trash and learn new ways of dealing with trash. Volunteers of Clean Hua Hin organised World Clean Up 2019 Hua Hin in cooperation with the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin. Many other groups, including Rotaract and the Presertve Hua Hin Junior Embassadors joined community

members young and old from all walks of life with Hua Hin Mayor Mr offering his personal encouragement before joing in the trash collection. Participants gathered at the entrance of Krailart Nuwate Urban Mangrove area, an early focus of the clean-up, then proceeded along the nearby roads, canals and to the beach.

This joint effort showed the solidarity of people in the community who understand that trash isn’t only a threat to human beings, but also to animals, nature, the water and the ocean.

A great day of ‘People in Action’!

‘Rest Detail Hua Hin’ team won the 25th Football Tradition Petchburi-Prachuab Competition

Long Beach Cha-Am Hotel, Petchburi -An awarding ceremony was held on September 12, 2019 for the 25th Football Festival Petchburi – Prachuab Competition. Mr. Natthawut Petpromsorn, Deputy Governor of Petchburi province presided over the ceremony, along with with Mr. Wasan Kittikul, president of the Western Thai Hotel Association together with honoured guests and football players from various hotels in the Petchburi-Prachuab region. The competition began last 15 August and ended on 12 September 2019, which was held at the King Rama VI military Camp’s football stadium, Cha-Am. 18 hotels have participated this year and have put together 15 teams. This yearly competition was organised by the private sectors of hotel business to promote sportsmanship and unity amongst the players. This year’s winning team, the ‘Rest Detail Hotel Hua Hin’ out-scored the undefeated champion Chivasam Hotel Hua Hin and HUA HIN TODAY, October 2019

was awarded the championship’s trophy, followed by the first runner-up Chivasam Hotel Hua Hin. Second runner-up award went to Hyatt Regency Hua Hin team, while the sportsmanship award was given to a player from Hilton Hua Hin Resort and Spa. Mr. Kittipat Klin-Ubon from Hyatt Regency Hua Hin received the highest goal-scoring award.

12 40 Rory Mcilroy was Hailed as A “Model of Consistency” Northern Irishman Lands The Jack Nicklaus Award for A Third Time FedEx Cup champion Rory McIlroy has been named the PGA Tour player of the year for a third time – and it gave him “goosebumps” to be told by Jack Nicklaus. The 30-year-old Northern Irishman last month won the Tour Championship.to seal a second FedEx Cup triumph, earning a $15million windfall. McIlroy has landed three PGA Tour titles – a tally matched only by Brooks Koepka – and finished in the top 10 on 14 occasions in a consistent season. The four-time major champion receives the Jack Nicklaus Award for his year’s achievement, five years after he last secured the honour. He was presented with the trophy by Nicklaus himself, who surprised McIlroy with the news. “I’ve got goosebumps. Thank you. Wow!” McIlroy said. “Wow. That’s completely taken me by surprise. I had no idea. Thank you, wow,” the 30-year-old said with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan congratulating him. “I felt like I had a chance to win it but I didn’t know guys would have thought because of Brooks and just winning that Major, whether it was gonna be the difference maker.” Rory McIlroy won three times during the 2018/19 season at the Players Championship, RBC Canadian Open and Tour Championship. He won the FedEx Cup title for the second time and has now been crowned PGA Tour Player of the Year after winning the award in both 2012 and 2014. Read more at https://www.golf-monthly.co.uk/news/ tour-news/mcilroy-surprised-by-nicklaus-with-player-of-theyear-trophy-185764#j2DCuOh8b34UxzaT.99 Rory McIlroy Named PGA Tour Player Of The Year The FedEx Cup winner has been named as PGA Tour Player of the Year for the third time, as voted by his peers Rory McIlroy has been named as PGA Tour Player of the Year for the 2018/19 season. The award is voted by the PGA Tour players themselves and McIlroy edged out Brooks Koepka to win for the third time. The Northern Irishman was also named PGA Tour Player of the Year in 2012 and 2014.

The four-time Major winner committed to the PGA Tour fully in 2019 and led the Tour in Strokes Gained: Total, SG: Off the tee, SG: Tee to green and Stroke Average. He won the Players Championship in March His SG: Total of 2.551 was the highest on the PGA Tour this decade. He also recorded 14 top 10s from his 19 events. He won three times at the Players Championship, RBC Canadian Open and Tour Championship, which saw him lift the FedEx Cup for the second time. “On behalf of the PGA Tour, my congratulations to Rory McIlroy on being voted the 2019 PGA Tour Player of the Year by the Tour’s membership,” said Commissioner Jay Monahan. “While there are a number of honours one can receive in

this game, PGA Tour Player of the Year has to be among the most satisfying as it comes directly from his peers. His second win of the season came at the RBC Canadian Open “Rory’s season was a model of consistency punctuated by milestone victories and ultimately the FedExCup in Atlanta.” M c I l roy w a s u p a g a i n s t B ro o k s Ko e p k a , X a n d e r Schauffele and Matt Kuchar for the title. Although the PGA Tour doesn’t release the number of votes, it is almost certain that Brooks Koepka came second. Koepka won his fourth Major at the USPGA Championship and finished inside the top four at the other three Majors. He won the FedEx Cup for the second time The World No.1 also won the CJ Cup in South Korea and the WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational.

Ladies Golf Hua Hin Celebrates it’s 3rd Anniversary

The ladies’ main golf course is Majestic Creek where they play every month. LGHH also travels to other golf courses around Hua Hin, as well as organising trips for golf tournaments 2 or 3 times a year. In those tournaments, trophies, cash prizes and other consolation prizes are awarded to the winners, runners-up and participants. The competition’s main focus is on fun and unity amongst the club members. This year’s winners from the tournament were Ms. Nueng, Ms. Pailin and Ms.Mint. E a ch ye a r, LG H H organizes an anniversary party; this year it was held at CUSTOM MADE FURNITURE the Black Mountain Water Park, with a Hawaiian theme. There was food, games, music and dancing throughout, with all members having lots of fun and enjoyment. In addition, LGHH also organises charity events to raise funds for needy schools in remote areas and houses for the homeless. This event this year was sponsored by Majestic ITALIAN QUALITY STANDARD Creek, Kvik Kitchen, Ziska, Oﬃce address: 16/172 Soi 12, Pethkasem Road Black Mountain Water Park, Amphur Hua Hin, Prachuab Khirikan 77110 HuaHin Property, Palm Hills E-mail: Mattia.taminelli@tscontract.com and Black Mountain Golf Oﬃce phone N.: (0)32 805 284 Mobile phone N.: +66(0) 93 210 3900 Club.

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14 42 The Pros Getting it Wrong on the Green (sometimes); Paul Casey and a Caterpillar, Matthew Southgate and a Leaf

Paul Casey won his 14th European Tour title with a one stroke victory at the Porsche European Open in Germany.

However he could have been made to re-take a putt during the second round after his ball hit an insect. The Englishman putted over a bug during the Porsche European Open and learnt all about a rather obscure Rule of Golf. The 42-year-old holed the putt but it rolled over a tiny caterpillar, which is against the Rules if Casey knew it was there. However, as the bug was so small he had no idea and the putt stood. This is a complicated and part of Rule 11.1-b along with Exception 2 and then a clarification. The Rule is as follows – Rule 11.1-B Exception 2 -When Ball Played from Putting Green Accidentally Hits Any Person, Animal or Movable Obstruction (Including another Ball in Motion) on Putting

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Green: The stroke does not count and the original ball or another ball must be replaced on its original spot. However, as Casey did not know the bug was there, this takes into account a clarification. The clarification says it is: “to be applied using the “known or virtually certain” standard. Therefore, if there is knowledge or conclusive evidence that the ball played from the putting green accidentally hit a person, animal or movable obstruction on the putting green, the stroke does not count.” There is also a clarification that confirms that insects and bugs are indeed animals. However as Casey didn’t have any knowledge or conclusive evidence at the time that he was putting over the insect; he did not have to replay his putt.

“I putted the ball, when I looked up the ball was going at the hole, just crept in left edge,” Casey said. “And he’s [Rules Official] just showed me the video, it actually ran straight over the poor bug, hopefully I didn’t hurt him. “If you knowingly hit an animal, and a bug is considered an animal, during the course of a stroke certainly on the putting green, you have to replay it. I didn’t knowingly hit it, so I’m alright but yeah almost a Rules infraction and I had no clue.” “Ants and bugs and beetles, we’ve got to protect them.” A Ball Deflected on the Putting Green Matthew Southgate was lining up a putt on a Web.com Tour event and just as he tapped his ball, a little leaf blew over and hit it. That

sent the putt to the right of the hole and left poor Southgate feeling frustrated … and who could blame him? But here’s what’s worse: Southgate then immediately finished the hole. And that turned out to violate the Rules. Rule 19-1b: If a player’s ball in motion after a stroke on the putting green is deflected or stopped by, or comes to rest in or on, any moving or animate outside agency, except a worm, insect or the like, the stroke is canceled. The ball must be replaced and replayed. Southgate didn’t replace or replay the shot and finished his round, so he was given a four-stroke penalty — two for violating Rule 19-1b and a pair for signing a wrong scorecard.

45 Showcasing Local Cuisine at the Vana Nava Sky Chef ’s Table

Hua Hin Chef ’s Table had its 6th event of the 2019 season at the amazing Vana Nava Sky Bar on the 27th Floor of the Holiday Inn Hua Hin and it certainly did not disappoint. This is truly a magical location with a cocktail bar and magnificent dining room. Its panoramic views of Hua Hin and the surrounds were a perfect place for Chef Kanyaphat Srijareon to showcase her specially-designed menu. This unassuming chef really knows how to deliver flavour and her presentation was faultless. It was also great to see Executive Chef Bam Amporn Choeng-Ngam there overseeing and supporting the team.

The theme of the night was Thai Fusion, with four courses matched with either wine or cocktails. This was all about combining Thai favours with great local produce and international cooking techniques. The first dish was an Amuse Bouche of Tortellini Foie Gras Kaprow; this little mouth tempter was redolent of Thai Holy Basil with the sauce of Foi Gras. A surprisingly delicious blend of flavours and textures which could have been an ample entrée. The next course was the soup - Tom Kha Pla & Kai; a coconut soup served in a coconut shell with King Mackerel and Smoked Fish Roe This was followed by a delicious trio of appetisers. Here is where local produce from the Prachuap Khiri Khan region was featured; Hua Hin Pork Belly with a Prachuap Khiri Khan Pineapple Salsa; Hor Mok, a Thai Curry Custard with locally-sourced Scallops and Pran Buri Squid stuffed with Coconut Rice. The main was a choice of either Grilled Wagyu Beef served with a Pa-Nang Risotto or Gaeng Puu Cha Plu Krob, a Crispy Crab Ball with a traditional Red Curry Foam, Vermicelli and a Squid Ink Sago Cracker. The Wagyu was from the North Eastern Region of Thailand and was served with a medley of roasted garden vegetables. The beef was cooked medium and extremely tender, as you would expect. The seafood curry had lots of texture, with subtle Thai flavours, so as to allow the crab and squid to shine through.

All the savoury courses clearly made use of great Thai flavours, with hints of chilli, though never enough to overpower the dish or the proteins on the plate. The portions were quite large, however this was refined cooking and presentation at its finest. The finish of the night was a delicate mousse cake of pineapples sourced from local growers in Prachuap Khiri Khan. A syrup was flamed and pour onto the cake at the table, adding an element of theatre; this was spectacular indeed and simply divine. Wines on the night were carefully selected to match each course; there was Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand paired with

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the soup, with Tamarind Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Cuvee Brut Granite as a palate-cleanser after the appetisers. The main course was accompanied by Moulin de Gassac Syrah from France. This was a perfect match for the Wagyu Beef. The dessert was paired with a German Riesling from Prinz Von Hessen. The mixologists also did a fine job with paired cocktails, had you opted to go that way. There are more Hua Hin Chef ’s Table events coming up in October including the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort on the 19th October. See all details at the Hua Hin Chef ’s Table Facebook page.

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2 46 Tom Yum Goong Nam Khon : Four Flavour Soup with Shrimp Method 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Add shallots, garlic, lemongrass, galangal and fresh chilli to 1 cup of water in a small pot and bring to the boil. After boiling add lime leaves and chilli paste/jam and stir. Next add the tomatoes and mushrooms. Now add 3 tablespoons of coconut cream. Add 1 tablespoon of lime juice and fish sauce. Taste and adjust with more fish sauce or lime juice to suit your taste. Add the prawns. After the prawns are cooked, turn off the heat. Add coriander and 3 more tablespoons of coconut cream.

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Don’t stir as the prawns will break. Only use a small amount of tomato. If you find the flavour too sharp, salty, sour or spicy you can add a little sugar. Recipe Courtesy of Thai Cooking Course Hu Hin Phone: 081 572 3805 Email: thaicookinghuahin@gmail.com Website: https://thai-cookingcourse.com/

Ingredients

Shrimps: 3 large size. Shell, clean and prepare for cooking Galangal: 1 tablespoon. Use fresh, young type then clean and slice Lemongrass: 1 tablespoon. Slice the root part into small pieces Shallots: 1 tablespoon. Bruise and use whole pieces Garlic: 1 tablespoon. Peel and bruise with side of knife Kaffir Lime Leaves: 2 Leaves torn in half by hand Fresh Chilli: Adjust to own taste Chilli Paste: 1 tablespoon. Also known as chilli jam Coconut Cream: 6 Tablespoons. Use 3 at the beginning + 3 at the end Fish Sauce: 1-2 tablespoons. Adjust to own taste Lime Juice: 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice Mushrooms: ½ cup of sliced straw mushrooms or any variety Tomatoes: 1 small tomato cut in ¼’s Coriander: ¼ cup Chopped into small pieces

October is here and there is plenty of activity on in and around Hua Hin this month. Do not let the rainy season stop you from getting out and about. There is plenty to see and do.

What’s On October

Tennis at True Arena

The Cal-Comp and XYZ printing ITF world tennis tour 2019 is on again at True Arena Hua Hin from the 7th to 13th October. True Arena Hua Hin, Asia’s premier sports complex and the largest, most comprehensive sports center, is hosting the Cal Comp & XYZ Printing ITF World tennis tour. Come along and cheer on the participants plus enjoy the dining facilities Info :http://www.truearenahuahin.com/ Phone : 032 909 633 Tri-Factor Hua Hin 2019 at Suanson Pradiphat On the 13 October, the TRIFactor is back with a brand new series at Suanson Pradipat. The Tri-Factor is about swimming and running courses. There are four different race types plus all age Tri athletes are welcome to register and compete. Standard Triathlon (1.5 Km Swim – 50 Km Bike – 10 Km Run) Triathlon Relay (1.5 Km Swim – 50 Km Bike – 10 Km Run) Sprint Triathlon (750 M Swim – 25 Km Bike – 5 Km Run) Standard Duathlon (5 Km Run – 50 Km Bike – 10 Km Run) Date: Sunday 13th October 2019 Time: 6am to 12pm FOOD & Entertainment, October 2019

Take 5 Sports Bar together with the support of Fenix XCell Golf Apparel and Avani+ are hosting the first Take 5 Charity Golf Challenge for the Bright Dawn Foundation. Hosted by the 2 award-winning Golf Courses, Black Mountain & Banyan Golf Club on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th Oct 2019 Play only Package Baht. 9,950/Member Black Mountain or Banyan: Baht. 8450/Member of both Clubs: Baht. 6950/The Package includes: Two rounds of 18 Holes one at Black Mountain Golf Club & one at Banyan Golf Club This region has some of the best food and dining options in Thailand and there are always great events happening at the major hotels plus also local restaurants doing special offers to entice. Hua Hin Chef ’s Table

Join Chef Jeffrey Koop for a culinary journey in the beautiful Le Colonial Restaurant. Chef Jeffrey has created a special five-course menu featuring carefully selected ingredients with focus on premium local produce. His straightforward yet highly skilful preparation methods further define every Chef ’s Table dining experience at InterContinental Hua Hin Resort. Venue: Le Colonial restaurant Date: Saturday, 19 October 2019 Time: 7.00 p.m Price: THB 2,500 net per person including welcome cocktails and Caviar reception Option: Add THB 999 net per person for wine pairing Book: 083-9090-666 Hot Spots for the month of October There is always so much going on with the top resorts. Here are some that you should put on your list to attend. Fabulous Sunday Brunch at the Deck Restaurant & Terrace; Sheraton Resort & Spa With over 9 live food stations featuring Indian, Japanese plus pasta and fresh premium meats and seafood cooked to order, this is one not to be missed. Start with fresh Oysters and finish with a fabulous selection of cheese. Price: THB 1,300 net, kids under 10 dine free (maximum 2 children per 2 paying adults) THB 2,100 net, including free flow beer, wine, cocktails and bubbles When: Sunday 6th October 2019 Book: 66 (0)32 708000 ext. 1112 E-mail: warisara.thai-udom@sheratonhotels.com Support a great cause at the Centara Grand Hua Hin. Be a part of the Pink October initiative as its delicatessen “The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner” will showcase almost every shade of pink in its afternoon tea treats to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This month where Chefs from leading restaurants showcase local and international ingredients on a specially designed menu. Check out the Hua Hin Chefs Table facebook page or contact info@feastthailand.com for more information. 19 October: InterContinental Hua Hin Resort

Every day in October, high tea lovers will be spoiled with The Museum’s popular “Pink Colonial Afternoon Tea Set” deliciously recreated to embrace the pink theme for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Indulge in a scrumptious highlights such as Pink salmon Pumpernickel triangle, Framboise tiramisu, Strawberry profiteroles, Rosewater panna cotta and Grape cheese cake - all served alongside TWG Tea’s renowned Pink Flamingo, a graceful tea blend with crimson hibiscus blossoms that will surely brighten and pinken your day.

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Putahracsa Ob-Oon Bakery Shop

Azure at InterContinental Hua Hin

Spa & Wellness at InterContinental Hua Hin

Cuisine: Italian Address: 20/24 Naresdamri Rd., Hua Hin Tel: Tel: 085 473 1441 and 032-530 170 Web: www.da-mario-huahin.com

Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean and Thai Grill Address: 33 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 616 999 Email: ichh.rsvn@ihg.com Web: www.huahin.intercontinental.com/ azure

Cuisine: French â&#x20AC;&#x201C;style Bakery and Pastry Shop Address: 22/65 Naeb Kaehat Rd., Hua Hin Tel: 032 531 470 Email: fbm@putahracsa.com Web: www.oboonhuahin.com

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

All Insurance Hua Hin InAzia Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Indian and Japanese Address: 1573 Petchkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel 032 708 000 Email: reservations.huahin@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahin.com

Luna La Pran Restaurant, Sheraton Pranburi

Cuisine: Thai, Western, Fusion and Fresh Seafood Address: 9/22 Moo 5, Pak Nam Pran Tel: 032 909 900 Email: fb.huahin@sheraton.com Web: www.sheratonhuahinpranburi.com

Ban Benjarong Royal Thai Cuisine, Dusit Thani Cuisine: Thai Address: 1349 Petchkasem Road, Cha-Am Tel: 032 520 009 Web: www.dusit.com/dusitthani/huahin/ dining/ban-benjarong

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Day Spa at Putahracsa Hua Hin

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

In Balance Spa, Novotel Hua Hin Resort

Opens daily: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Address: 854/2 Burirom Road, Cha Am Beachfront Tel: 032 708 300 Email: rsvn@novotelhuahin.com Web: www.novotelhuahin.com

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4 48 W E E K L Y MONDAYS Luna La Pran Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas

Go lavishly local with catch-of-the-day prime produce on your plate. Luna Lapran’s passionate chefs present the finest and freshest banana prawns, mackerel, squid, scallops and garden produce in irresistible ways reflecting the province’s contemporary culinary preferences. Prices start at 350 Baht net. 18:00hrs-22:30hrs. Luscious Longan Desserts, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

TUESDAYS

WEDNESDAYS InAzia, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Kurobuta Kravings At Hagi, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Daily, except Monday, from 17:00 to 22:30 hours. Spoil yourself with Hagi’s new à la carte selection “Kurobuta Kravings”. The new tempting menu features. Japan’s most highly-prized Kurobuta, or Black Pork, in many delectable dishes passionately created with a modern Japanese flair. Starting from Baht 120++. InAzia, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Daily from 10:00 to 18:30 hours. The Museum presents a delicious touch of sweetness from Luscious Longan Desserts. The tempting sweet selection features a sweet, creamy flavour from seasonbest longans in many delectable treats. Baht 120++ per piece. Yam Yen Rooftop, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Wind down as the sun goes down at Yam Yen Rooftop with great beverage packages. Prices start 390 Baht for Local Beer Bucket. 17:30 hrs to 19:30 hrs.

Savor the flavors of InAzia’s Indian, Chinese and Japanese buffet. Master Chef freshly prepared Maki rolls, tandoori meats and Chinese noodles. Discover this Pan-Asian flavors every Tuesday night while enjoy the soothing sound of live band .. only at Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa’s signature restaurant. Prices 712 Baht net per an adult | 398 Baht net per child. Oh-Fish-Cially Best Fish In Town!, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Treat your taste buds to world-class Thai beef from the renowned Pak Chong Farm, combined with Japanese and Chinese culinary concepts. Savor the tender texture and layers of beefy flavor of prime 40-days aged Holstein Beef, oriental gourmet style. Prices start at 420 Baht net. Tuesday - Saturday.

Monday, 14 & 28 from 18:00 - 22:00 hours at Hagi Japanese Restaurant. Japanese buffet - enjoy a wide variety of Japanese specialties such as Sushi, Sashimi, Tempura, live Teppanyaki and much more... Price: Baht 1,200++ per person.

Yam Yen Rooftop, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Daily from 11:00 to 22:00 hours. Keep up with trends for this year’s Vegetarian Festival in a creative style a new à la carte “Purely Delicious Vegetarian Delights”, featuring the plantbased meat in several dishes created to excite the palate. Starting from Baht 110++.

Looking for a place to relax and unwind? Come and join #TGIF - Thank God It’s Friday with free flow wine, beer, unlimited canapés and chill house beats by talented DJ, “Smurf”. Enjoy the stunning sunset view and the cool breeze at Yam Yen Rooftop ... Prices 590 Baht net pre person. 18:00hrs - 20:00hrs.

Salas, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Buon Appetito! Stimulate your senses with Italian culinary wizardry taking the forms. Prices start at 290 Baht net. 12:00hrs 22:00hrs.

Daily from 12:00 to 22:30 hours. Experience Thai cuisine in a whole different way as Suan Bua presents “Western Infused Flavours”, a special menu of popular Thai dishes embracing Western creativity to liven up your taste buds like never before. Starting from Baht 150++.

Daily from 12:00 to 22:30 hours Railway Restaurant invites you enjoy delicious braised classics that Chef Steffen and his team prepare to serve with a special cooking technique to bring out the best balance of flavour and texture. Starting from Baht 420++.

Salas, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Luna Lanai, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

A parade of homemade Italian pizza, pasta & risotto cooked a la minute from our live cooking stations. A rich and satisfying risotto comes in a wheel while our pizzas are served hot right from the wood-fired oven to please everyone’s taste buds and providing personalised temptation. Our chefs have prepared your favorite Italian dishes with the freshest high quality come along with garden-fresh salads and sensational desserts. Prices 628 Baht net per person. 18:00hrs 22:00hrs.

Savor Ruby Snapper treasures of the deep in all their pink perfection.

Thai Temple Fair, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Scoping the ocean from a gentle elevation, enjoy one of the world’s most highly prized fish. Their firm, white flesh is moist and tender but their deep water habitat makes them hard to catch! Prices start at 260 Baht net. 11:00hrs 22:30hrs. Steak Out, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Every Thursday from 19:00 - 22:00 hours at COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Select your preferred steak from Australia. Cooked to your order and accompanied by the chef’s salad buffet of fresh cut vegetables and greens - truly a meat lovers delight! Starting from Baht 990++ (220g portion). Luna Lanai Beach Bar, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Wednesday, 9 & 23 from 19:00 - 22:00 hours at Suan Bua Thai Restaurant. Treat yourself to Suan Bua’s ever-popular dinner buffet, filled with superb cuisine from Thailand and spectacular performances. Price: Baht 950++ per person.

FRIDAYS

Vegetarian Delights, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Western Infused Flavours, Centara Grand All About Braising, Beach Resort & Villas Centara Grand Beach Hua Hin Resort & Villas Hua Hin

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

Every Tuesday from 19:00 - 22:00 hours at COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Choose your fresh fish fillet of tuna, salmon, seabass or tuna along with your favorite sauce and side order then we will pan sear it and deliver to your table. Your fillet includes a selection from the chef’s salad buffet. Price: Baht 450++.

THURSDAYS

Savor freshly prepared specialties by the Luna Lanai culinary team inspired by the local area. Prices THB. 693 per person. 18:00 hrs.22:00 hrs.

50 Tastes Of Coast, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

SATURDAYS Coastal Seafood Platter, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin

Every Saturday from 12:00 - 22:00 hours at COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Get Baht 1,000 discount per platter when ordering the Seafood Platter. Price : Baht 2,900++ per couple. Book in advance due to limited sets available!

Daily from 11:00 to 22:00 hours. Indulge your palate more than ever with an entirely new menu that infuses authentic Western and Asian flavours with Luna La Pran subtle local influences. Restaurant, Sheraton Prepared with an Hua Hin Pranburi Villas emphasis on stunning presentation, the latest á la carte selection serves up 50 mouthwatering dishes for the widest array of taste buds. Starting from Baht 140++. Sundara, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Treat your taste buds to mouth-watering Mexican flavors. Combining authentic ingredients with homestyle recipes, Sundara recreates four (3 mains + 1 dessert) classic Mexican dishes to drool for. Prices start at 185 Baht net. 11:00hrs 00:00hrs. Surf ‘N Turf, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Friday, 18 October from 19:00 to 22:00 hours. Dive into our “Surf ‘N Turf” buffet at beach with an impressive assortment of tempting seafood and meat treats. The extravagant buffet spread is accompanied by live cooking stations and mouth-watering desserts amidst Hua Hin’s famed beachside atmosphere and live entertainment. Baht 1,200++ per person. Reef & Beef, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Friday, 25 from 19:00 22:00 hours at COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Discover the variety of coast side dishes and a wide assortment of tempting appetizers, fresh fish, seafood, prime quality meats and live entertainment. Baht 1,200++ per person.

The market comes to Luna La Pran every Saturday from 6 pm. to 10 pm. with live stations from all over the region. Feast your eyes on this elegant culinary journey where all food is prepared fresh to order. Prices 1,357 Baht net for an adult | 500 Baht for a child(6-11 years). Luna Lanai Beach Bar, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

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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 Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin: 032 547 555

Sunday Roast @ Coast, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Every Sunday exclusive for Dinner at COAST Beach Club & Bistro. Choose your own favourite portion of ROAST - Tender Pork, Juicy Beef or Tasteful Lamb, served right at your table with freshly cooked root vegetables and assorted home made sauces. Price: Starting from Baht 690++ per couple. Luna La Pran Restaurant, Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas

Enjoy a lazy Sunday by the pool with chilled out beats at Luna La Pran. Fish and chip combos served with beer and happy hour specials throughout the afternoon to ensure you make the most of your Sunday in style. Free access to the pool. Prices start at 299 Baht net per set. 14:00 hrs18:00 hrs. The Heritage Afternoon Tea Buffet, Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Every Sunday from 15:00 - 18:00 hours at The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner. This buffet will show you the extraordinary best of what a High Tea is all about... Baht 600++ per person. The Deck restaurant & Terrace, Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Saturday nights at Luna Lanai the garden comes alive with our evening BBQ by the sea. Feast your eyes on our chefs working their magic at the live cooking stations and enjoy some of Thailand’s finest seafood and imported meats. Prices THB 1,357 baht net per adult THB 599 Baht net per child. 18:00 hrs.-22:00 hrs.

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

SUNDAYS

“Oysters to the left, cheese to the right, the choice is yours, Let’s Brunch. Why settle for less when the best has more? Over 9 live stations featuring Japanese, Indian, Chinese, Pasta, Fresh premium meats and seafood grilled to order and the only brunch in town to feature both The Cheese and The Oyster cellars. Prices THB. 1,300 net per person Children under 10 dine free (maximum 2 children per 2 paying adults) THB 2,100 net ,including free flow beer, wine, cocktails and bubbles. Advertise with

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

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517 Mhaa Laa; Thai Food on Sticks

Food being cooked on sticks or on a rotisserie is not new around the world and certainly not for Thailand, being Street Food heaven. You will find food like North Eastern Sausages; Sai Krok Isaan, or Pork Skewers; Muu Ping to hot dog sausages grilling away at street side vendors but an ever-growing food trend in Thailand now is Mhaa Laa. The term derives from the Chinese words for “numbing” and “spicy”, referring to the feeling in the mouth after eating the marinade. The numbness is caused by the Sichuan pepper in the marinade. So, what is it that makes Mhaa Laa so good? These types of skewers probably date back to night markets in Chongqing, a major city in South West China, which targeted pier workers in the 19th to 20th century. Many different types of proteins and vegetables were put onto skewers and then cooked over a charcoal

grill. They were first basted with oil and then brushed with the marinade numerous times during grilling. The marinade is generally based around Sichuan pepper and also contains things like chilli, cumin powder and roasted sesame seeds. Other possible spices that can be combined to make the Mhaa Laa powder are clove, garlic, star anise, black cardamom, fennel, ginger, cinnamon, salt and sugar. This marinade is often quite spicy and each vendor will have their own special blend. Some Mhaa Laa vendors in Thailand will keep the marinade relatively dry, whilst others will moisten it with some sesame oil and soy sauce but again, it’s up to the vendor and the flavour profile they are after. You will find a wide variety of things on these sticks; many different cuts of chicken; wings and fillets, pork may include cuts from the belly, fillet or sundried strips and then there are

the vegetables including mushrooms, okra and broccoli, to name just a few. Some vendors will have a large range of sticks to choose from. Look for these vendors, as the variety of sticks makes it even more interesting and tasty to eat. Some vendors are very creative in their choice of sticks and have a huge following due to their Mhaa Laa marinade. If you can find vendors who are still grilling over hot coals, this is great,

however many are now using electric or gas grills, as it’s faster due to the heat being more consistent. For those who don’t like it too spicy, or if you just want certain sticks left natural, that can be done as well. Mhaa Laa is the perfect snack or Gap Glaem, meaning drinking food. The sticks are normally around 10 THB each, so for small or larger groups this is a great and economical way to cater for everyone.

You will find Mhaa Laa sellers mostly at night in markets or Street Food areas, out the front of closed shops or just randomly in front of their homes. Stop and watch the vendor to see how they are treating their sticks. Are they kept covered and cool, are the locals stopping and ordering? These are all signs that that vendor is doing a good job of their Maa Laa.

JAYA Food Arena

Soi 88 (near Mali Supermarket)

Tel. 095 514 0157

FOOD & Entertainment, October 2019

54 Blu’port Hua Hin Resort Mall Bluport Hua Hin Resort Mall promotes the love of natural wealth and encourages the subconscious mind for people to continuously preserve Mother Nature, proudly presents the “Hub of Hug” event. There will be various exhibitions, activities and contests during the event.

October 15 – 23 at the Blue Hall - 1st floor

“Bluport Miracle Fest 2019” (Flora for life) “Botanical Garden” – a replication of forest park in a shady environment with natural atmosphere surrounded by tropical plants and beautiful ornamental foliage. “The Butterfly Dome” – discover the magical beauty of the butterfly kingdom of

over 16 rare species that you can observe up-close and personal. Open your mind and knowledge to the world mysterious life cycle of butterflies.

October 18

“Creative Artwork Contest” – watch the students from secondary and higher schools compete in creating unique artwork made from waste materials and recycled products.

“Flea Market” – a display of fresh products from farms and eco products (ECO market) in more than 50 stalls on G floor. “Workshop Activities” – creating a miniature garden in a glass bottle (Terrarium workshop); “Crushed Flowers & Leaves” – creating beautiful leaf prints by crushing and extracting the colors from flowers and leaves; “Handicrafts and Inventions” – creating art

from waste materials and recycled products from Trash Hero Hua Hin.

“Providing happiness and bonding to Bluport customers and the Hua Hin people…” For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/ BluportHuaHinOfficial/or call 032-905-11

How to Get Around Hua Hin

There are many choices of transportation for getting around Hua Hin, and we cover them all in this map. If you stay near the centre it’s possible to walk to most places. If you stay a bit further from the town centre, you may want to choose from the various public transportation options available including songthaews, tuk tuks, motorcycle taxis, tricycles, bicycles or minivans. You can check them all here in our Hua Hin Today Map for your guide.

Motorcycle Taxi

Please be aware that an approved driver’s license is required to avoid a financial penalty or perhaps to invalidate an insurance policy. It is also illegal for both the driver and passenger not to wear a helmet apart from safety issues. Many a visitor has been injured or worse after a motorcycle accident; be very wary and never drink and ride!

Bicycle Rental

Tuk Tuk

These are more reasonably priced, starting at 20 Baht per person. From the train station to the night market costs 30 Baht, as does a trip from the night market to the beach. You’ll see motorcycle taxis on many street corners, with the drivers wearing mainly orange or orange jackets with numbers at the back and front. Negotiate the price beforehand.

Motorcycle Rental

A tuk tuk is rather an expensive means of transportation in Hua Hin. For a very short journey of 1 km we were charged 100 Baht, which the driver claimed is the minimum fare; but it’s a fun ride at a reasonable price if you travel in groups of 4 – 6 people and share the fare. You will find tuk tuks parked all around the city. Most people used them when they needed to transport goods or luggage.

Tricycle

This is a 3-wheeled rickshaw. These tricycles travel much slower as the driver has to ‘pedal’ you around town, which is good if you want to travel in a slower pace and see the town’s surroundings more up-close and personal. Again, negotiate the price beforehand. HUA HIN TODAY, October 2019

the cheapest ways (and the most popular) to get around the city, with prices starting at just 10 Baht per trip, depending on the distance you’ll be traveling. The songthaews operates along three designated routes, with 3 different coloured songthaews, each covering different routes. Green songthaews covers from Hua Hin Airport to Khao Takiab (10-20 Baht) Orange songthaews covers from Soi Mae Kep, Market Village all the way to Makro (1020 Baht) White songthaews covers from Hua Hin to Mongkol Temple (10-40 Baht) and Hua Hin City (10 Baht) Green operates from 06:20 - 21:00 hours Orange operates from 06:00 - 22:00 hours White operates from 08:00 - 18:00 hours (Hua Hin to Huay Mongkol Temple) and 07:00 22:00 hours (Hua Hin City)

One of the cheapest means of traveling around town is the bicycle. Many Europeans prefer renting a bicycle because it gives you more freedom when pedaling around Hua Hin and at the same time doing exercise. A day’s rental wouldn’t cost you more than 100 Baht ($3).

Songthaew

If you want more flexibility or want to travel to lots of places, you can rent a motorcycle for around 150-200 Baht per day. You’ll see rental shops around the city, or just ask your hotel staff. Renting a motorcycle, gives you more freedom and you can travel longer distances. A trip from Hua Hin to Cha Am (around 25 km away), will only cost you around 60 Baht worth of petrol.

Walking

A songthaew is a modified pickup truck with two-row of seats at the back, and is one of

This is my favourite way of getting around. And best of all, it’s free. You also get to stop wherever you want, take whatever route you want, and discover more of the city.

Tel. +66 (0) 86 369 3604

The Cha-Am ATV Park

is situated on Bor Khaem Road of Km.#198 Phetchakasem Road, Tambon Cha-Am, (about 8 KM. from Cha-Am beach / 22 KM. from Hua-Hin market) covering a total area of 43 rai. Our park has received the Award of Outstanding Performance in the category of Recreation Tourist Sites at the Thailand Tourism Awards 2008 and 2010. It is a soft-adventurous attraction with various activities available; including, ATV riding at different levels of difficulties, paintball game, gun shooting, archery. Open during 9:00 A.M.- 5:30 P.M. and closed on Wednesday. More information please visit our website or please call 095-828-9454.

Phra Ratchaniwet Mrigadayavan

With a breezy seaside location 12km north of Hua Hin, this summer palace – Phra Ratchaniwet Mrigadayavan – was built in 1924 during the reign of Rama VI. Set in a beautiful garden with statuesque trees and stunning sea views, it’s a series of 18 interlinked teak buildings with tall, shuttered windows and patterned fretwork built upon stilts. The functional but elegant style of the palace was a result of Rama VI suffering from rheumatoid arthritis; the court’s Italian architect designed it to maximise air circulation and make the most of the seaside location. A slow-motion renovation means there will be no interior access for many years (access may not resume even after the renovation is finished, but this is still uncertain), which is unfortunate, but it’s lovely on the outside too and still worth a visit. There’s also a nature trail here. The palace is within the grounds of Camp Rama VI, a military base. It’s easiest to get here with private transport but you can also catch a Hua Hin–Cha-am bus and ask to be dropped off at the camp’s front gate. As this is a royal palace, legs and arms must be covered, otherwise you’ll have to pay 20B to wear a sarong.

SWISS SHEEP FARM

“In place of the ancient dream for those who seek it.” Come in contact with the atmosphere of a farm in a valley surrounded by nature, warmth and love in a European-style countryside. Farm that will take you back in time to dream again. A place full of fun and activities for kids… love and memories for adults.

How to get there:

Swiss Sheep Farm - Petchkasem road (highway #4) at kilometer 201, on the left side of the road when coming from Bangkok, just before the PTT gas station and 500 meters before the fork to Cha Am and Hua Hin on the left (straight being the bypass to Pranburi) Opening Hours Mon - Fri 10:00 am. - 07:00 pm., Sat - Sun 09:00 am. - 07:00 pm. Admission Adult 50 Baht, Child 30 Baht (Price are subject to change) Contact Tel. 0 3277 2495

Hua Hin’s station

Hua Hin’s popularity began to increase in the 1920’s as the railway line from Bangkok was constructed and King Rama VI built Klai Kangwon Palace as a summer retreat.

Wat Huay Mongkol Hua Hin Wat Huay Mongkol Hua Hin--this Buddhist temple is home to the world’s largest statue of Luang Phor Thuad, a legendary southern Thai monk revered for his enlightenment and ability to perform miracles. Many believe that the amulets created in his image guarantee safety in times of distress. The statue, set within a park-like setting that attracts many visitors each weekend, was commissioned by HM Queen Sirikit and is the first thing you see when approaching Hua Hin from Highway 4 (heading to Prachuab Kirikhand).

Hua Hin’s station is one of the oldest in Thailand and its main feature is The Royal Waiting Room that used to welcome King and his court when they were visiting the town. Originally, it was situated at Sanamchan Palace in Nakom Pathom and was known as Plub Pla Sanamchan. Eventually, the room was tranported to Hua Hin. It is designed in the same style as Maruekkhathayawan Palace and is an attraction not to be missed if you are staying in Hua Hin. The train station is located at the top (west end) of Damnoern Kasem Road.

‘Plearnwan’

a living vintage, museum-like village, offers community’s lifestyle during the 1950s and letting visitors travel back in time of the classic era of Thai culture. Adults will enjoy reminiscing their past, while teenagers will learn from the past Plearnwan is originated from the concept of “Visit and Learn from the Past”. Plearnwan imitates the lifestyle of the people who lived together as a community, living with respect full of laughter and happiness. Moreover, the visitors can sense the warmth, hospitality, and bliss of the community. A doubledecked wooden building at the center of Plearnwan is the heart of memories in the past. It consists of vintage shops decorated with movie posters, fashion magazine cover, utensils and collectibles of the 50s-60s era.

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Opens daily 10:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. Live music starts 6:00 p.m. Thai food, Sea food and E-San Food (north-eastern) Best Grilled Chicken and Som Tum (papaya salad) in Hua Hin

CAFE

Esan Baan Suan Hua Hin HUA HIN TODAY, October 2019

175 Moo 15 Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin, 77110 Tel: 032 654 986

高尔夫和酒店

Tel: 092 434 7048 090 970 7552 Open: 08.00 am. - 10.30 pm.

The Market Cafe & Bar Hua Hin

Farm to table

Live Music by Susan & Larry Oct. 8 & 22 (Tuesdays) " Drink, Dine & Dance! "

Hua Hin Shopping Mall, Hua Hin Market Village 100 Soi Hua Hin 74/2 Tel: 092-984-8651 Tel: 092-536-6241

All live sports on 3 TV’s including 86-inch Opens daily from 8 a.m. – 2 a.m. We serve Thai & European food

“Pat’s Place”- Soi 94 (Opposite Nariwan Hotel)

Hua Hin Vegan Cafe & Wine Hua Hin Shopping Mall Tel: 032-510-640

Tel. 061 813 9053 patsplace94@patsplace94.com

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Tel. +66 (0) 86 369 3604 Rajabhakti Park

Rajabhakti Park, located in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, is a historically themed park honouring past Thai seven kings from the Sukhothai period to the current royal house of Chakri. The seven kings made great contributions to the country in each period of Thai history.

They are King Ram Khamhaeng (reigned 1279-1298) of the Sukhothai period, King Naresuan (1590-1605) and King Narai (1656-1688) of the Ayutthaya period, King Taksin (17671782) of the Thonburi period, and King Rama I (1782-1809), King Mongkut (1851-1868), and King Chulalongkorn (1868-1910) of the Rattanakosin period. They were designed by Thailand’s Fine Arts Department. His Majesty the King (King Rama IX) granted royal permission for the Royal Thai Army to build this park. He also gave this historical park the name “Rajabhakti Park,” which means the park built with the people’s loyalty to the institution of the monarchy. Rajabhakti Park is open to visitors every day, between 8:00 and 18.00 hours. No entrance free. You must follow cover your shoulders and knees – clothes are available to borrow.

Open: 06:00 Am.-22:00 Pm. Tel: 032-522-255-118 (Call for Delivery)

+66839145956, +66889152365

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Consultant Property at Hua Hin 112 Tel: 064 353 9199

PET TIME 59 ANIMAL HOSPITAL Dog and Cat Hotel

Open daily 9.00 am.- 8.00 pm. Khao Tao, Huahin Please contact: 094-9342233 Facebook: @pettimehuahin Line: 0949342233, IG: Pettime_huahin E-mail: pettime.vet@gmail.com

Located in Khao Tao Free WiFi

Guests can enjoy the friendly environment and calm atmosphere.

All rooms have various designs and includes a flat-screen TV. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom and free toiletries. Shopping centers and all the main Tourist attractions just only 10-15 mins from the hotel. 10 mins walk to the beach.

NARUCHON HOTEL Facebook: Naruchon hotel Tel: 086-308-5938 or 088-951-9515 Address: 105/11 Petchakasem Rd, Hua Hin

Zaithong Cafe 83/124 Soi Mooban Khao Tao Tambon Nongkac, Amour Hua Hin

Mobile: +66 (0) 83 152 9989 E-mail: zaithongcafe@gmail.com Line-ID: juergenm009

ZAITHONG CAFE

Tel. +66 (0) 86 369 3604

A complete all-in-one café & restaurant located in Khao Tao area serving superb breakfast, lunch and dinner. With a cozy ambiance and its open air atmosphere, this café provides a unique palette of distinctive menu and healthy drinks. Initially, Zaithong has its own farm called the Zaithong HydroFarm (owned by a different owner) where they grow their own vegetables, herbs and other dairy products. Mr. Juergen Michel (owner of Zaithong Cafe) joined with HydroFarm and uses all the fresh and chemical-free products from the farm, right in their own backyard. Zaithong Café also has a special event every Friday evening with live music performed by local and foreign musicians. It’s a perfect jamming night for music lovers too!

Come to Zaithong Café and experience the difference in food and service…

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Majestic Creek Golf Club & ResortÂ Majestic Creek Golf Club & ResortÂ is one of the most unique golf courses in Thailand since there is a 27 -hole gem, lying in the beautiful undulating countryside close to the mountains separating Myanmar from Thailand and only 25 minutes outside the Royal town of Hua Hin.

Please call +66 (0)81-942-3619, email bookings@majesticcreekcc.com, or browse our website: www.majesticcreekcc.com to reserve for Green Fee. There will be a very warm welcome for you here at the Majestic Creek Golf Club and Resort and we look forward to seeing you soon.

By Hua Hin Today Newspaper

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