Property Today April 2012 by Hua Hin Today

Hua Hin Today

Volume 9 issue 6 April 2012

Volume 9 Issue 6 April 2012

2nd Onyx Golf Masters - Pattaya

he Onyx Hospitality Group organized the 2nd Onyx Golf Masters at The Siam Plantation Golf Club just outside Pattaya on Highway 36 going South on the otherside of our Gulf of Siam The ONYX Hospitality Group operates three diverse yet complementary hotel brands – Saffron, Amari and Ozo - each catering to the distinctive requirements of today’s business and leisure travelers. ONYX reaches beyond its Thai roots to offer innovative management solutions across the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf and Asia-Pacific regions. Catering to both business and leisure travelers, featuring mid to upscale hotels, Amari currently has an inventory exceeding 3,000 rooms. Its network of 11 properties spans Thailand, from scenic seaside and mountain locations such as Koh Chang, Phuket and Krabi, to vibrant urban settings including Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Amari Hua Hin, opening in May 2012 is located on 7.5 acres in the popular Thai seaside town, offering 223 rooms and suites as part of a mixed use development project that will also feature luxury condominiums.

New developments underway include Amari Residences Bangkok. Scheduled to open in September 2010, the property will be the first to fully showcase Amari’s revitalized brand positioning. Located adjacent to the Bangkok Hospital, the 128-room serviced apartment development will target short and long term visitors, especially those visiting the city for medical treatments. The Siam Country Club Plantation - Golf Course is a dream course, located just 15 minutes from Pattaya beach with the fantastic views of the Gulf of Thailand and the beaches of Pattaya. It is not only Pattaya’s longest golf course it is one of the longest courses in Thailand. This difficult and challenging course features blind shots, giant high lipped bunkers, elevated greens and shaved fringes on every hole, making the course a must play for even the most experienced golfer. For golfers wishing to get ready for their round the course has world class practise facilities including putting greens, driving range with pitching area and a sand bunker. The course will have you returning time and time again!

And it did! Most participants of course were good Golf players, others just average and a few very beginners. The Major of Hua Hin, a senior hobby player amazed us all with perfect shots and well lined up second shots. The editor is not a Golf player but I would say that his forehand shots were precise ( I am a Tennis Player). As Onyx is an Amari Resort operator, the GM of The Hua Hin Amari, Simon Dell, was paired up with the Hua Hin Major Khun Jarid. Definitely to promote close future cooperation, it was Simon´s duty to make sure the Major

came through better on the scorecard. Simon did his best to promote Khun Jarid but it was not easy. Finally however the best one won. Both the Amari PR, Khun Chaya and your editor had great fun watching the Golf from a distance, always keeping well behind the club swingers as some of them became reputational side swingers seeking for golf balls that disappeared into ponds and bushes far away from the fairways.

Asia Pacific leads commercial real estate investment in 2012 : DTZ Research A

sia Pacific continues to lead the way for commercial real estate investment with 33 per cent of investment capital expected to come from outside the region, according to the DTZ Research.Titled ‘The Great Wall of Money’, DTZ’s latest data shows increased levels of cross border investment into Asia Pacific as well as Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) during 2012.While Asia Pacific continues to be a bright spot for investment, capital available for investment this year has declined 6 per cent to US$298 billion from an estimated US$316 billion as of mid2011.It also represents a 9 per cent fall on the peak recorded a year ago.For the first time, there was a fall in new capital in the America, Asia Pacific and EMEA.DTZ said the reduction in the amount of capital estimated to be available for investment in 2012 reflects the current environment of less available and more expensive debt“The amount of equity we estimate available for investment actually grew 4 per cent to US$139 billion. But, this was more than offset by a 12 per cent reduction in debt available to US$160 billion. Therefore we are not surprised to see funds reduce their target gearing as they seek to place more equity into deals,” said Nigel Almond, associate director of forecasting & strategy at DTZ and author of the report.

by GMoss

According to DTZ, existing funds have started to put capital to work reducing the remaining raised capital for deployment in 2012 from US$285 billion to US$246 billion over the last six months.The report also notes a reversal of recent trends with a marked increase in new fund raisings.On the other hand, funds are targeting to raise up to US$53 billion in new capital for deployment in 2012.This is a significant increase on the US $30billion recorded six months ago.

The average loan-to-value (LTV) ratio was down from 58 per DTZ latest research tracks new capital targeting direct real estate and the investment opportunities this capital is targeting. cent to 54 per cent.

Hua Hin Today

Volume 9 issue 6 April 2012

Hua Hin Today

Volume 9 issue 6 April 2012

Thai Property News

Jazz nights at The Banyan Resort

Grand Opening Marrakesh Resort & Spa

by GMoss

he official grand opening of Marrakesh Resort and Spa brought an enchanting Moroccan influence to the seaside town of Hua Hin. Titled ‘’The Rising Journey’’ under an Arabian Nights theme, the launch highlighted perfectly the neoMoroccan architecture which makes the resort stand out in the centre of Prachuap Khiri Khan’s popular beach town. Jirapa Akkaraj, an absolute lovely personality and General Manager of the Resort, said the architectural style lends an air of magic and mystery to the atmosphere in paradise. Guests enjoyed loads of fun activities at the poolside party. There were photo shoots at several locations in the resort, henna body art painting, gypsy fortune-telling and belly dancing. Tasty Moroccan food was prepared by the resort’s chefs. Highlighting the evening was a show depicting Arab love stories by Thai sand artist Kongkiat Kongjandee, a contestant in the Thailand’s Got Talent TV programme, followed by a musical performance from Sathida Prompiriya, the first

Thai winner at the World Championships of Performing Arts, who churned out I Will Always Love You and You Are Not Alone in memory of Whitney Houston and Michael Jackson respectively. As the night wore on artists from ETC serenaded guests as they enjoyed the warm ‘’Arabian’’ night breeze. Hotel general manager Jirapa Akkaraj, an absolute lovely personality, can look forward to a “Thousand and one nights” affair with this stunning Resort & Spa. The rooms are brilliantly designed with the main suites having a Sala on top where a sea view can be enjoyed whilst relaxing under the stars. Restaurants serve Moroccan, Asian and Intercontinental Food. The Spa is a mystic place with a Moroccan Steam Bath and other Arab, Thai and Swedish applications. All together a great place to be ant to want to be. An absolute contribution to making Hua Hin a number 1 Tourist Destination.

roperty firms agree with the idea of revising the first-home mortgage policy as the Government Housing Bank has only provided THB2 billion (US$64.9 million) in loans since the scheme was launched late last year. Finance minister Kittiratt NaRanong said he would revise the programme, which offers zero interest for the first three years of a mortgage for people who buy their first home if it costs less than THB1 million (US$32,499). The property market is still showing slow growth claims Prasert Taedullayasatit, Pruksa Real Estate director and chief business officer “We believe that if the government revised upwards the [maximum] price for the firsthome scheme, that would help the market recover in the second half of this year,” he said. The property market in the first quarter of this year has seen slow growth compared with the

same period last year because of lingering flood fears but the market is expected to recover in the second quarter according to The Nation. The Thai Real Estate Association, the Thai Condominium Association and the Housing Business Association opened the Home & Condo Show at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, which will run until Sunday. Many property firms and commercial banks are offering special financial packages to boost sales and new mortgages. NC Housing has joined with Siam Commercial Bank and Kasikornbank to offer mortgages with zero interest for the first six months. 600 residential projects worth more than THB100 billion (US$3.24 billion) will be showcased at the event.

At the Banyan, A local trio plays popular Jazz music that we all understand and like. At times, the Lulu Trio will bring a guest star to perform with them. As Jazz is really in its diapers in Thailand, there is of course a marginal quality difference between them and famous international bands, but nevertheless very entertaining and enjoyable giving us all.The Banyan offers a famous and legendary Fondue Bouguignonne at the Lemongrass Restaurant outside, covered by two huge tent-like roofs with a fresh breeze cooling off the evening. There is also an a la carte menue with regular prices. Call The Banyan first before going there to check out if that Saturday there is live music at 032 538 888 or book through Email at : booking@banyanthailand.com. Come and see for yourself how cozy it is and bring your friends!

Tune Hotel Pattaya a Different Experience

s I approached the Tune Hotel in Pattaya I did not know what to expect. The hotel is located in Pattaya Sai 2 Road, easily accessible and only minutes away from Pattaya Beach, famous shopping centre, city’s entertainment and all major tourist attractions and about 1 hour away from Suvarnabhumi Bangkok International Airport, just 5 minutes walk from Beach Road and beach. As I approached the reception area I was welcomed with a smile. Yes they had my booking and my room was ready. Checking in was a funny experience Courtesy of property report as I was handed a bag with a towel, the TV remote, shampoo and a piece of soap and a magnetic card which opens the Hotel door after midnight, operates the lift and opens your room, activates the electricity in your room. Then, I was asked if I wanted air conditioning and how long, 12 hours, 24 hours ? What about TV UBC, Wifi ? Strange but not unreasonable. You will need to pay the room in advance.

Finance minister to revise first-home mortgage policy

azz music is on the rise and live Jazz music is becoming very popular in Hua Hin. In a short time there are more Jazz joints than any other music type including Thai traditional music and dances.Now Jazz is not everyone´s favourite music but everyone pretends they know all about Jazz. Well., they don´t. Jazz comes in so many different variations and themes that only experts can identify the origin. Jazz and Blues originated in black neighborhoods now called Afro American neighborhoods of New Orleans USA. Jazz and blues told stories about daily life and it was a means of expressing your feeling through music. From initial black musicians with trumpets, saxophones and other instruments, gradually other, also white musicians were born. However, the most famous and founder of Jazz in the USA was Louis Amstrong, the Jazz Legend. Amongst other we want to mention:

You pay a basic price for the room and add packages for your own comfort and or needs. Depending on the season and occupancy rate, the daily price, promotion is offered. It may be 199 Baht but could be 800 baht in the high season. With all the package deals on air conditioning and entertainment (TV), you price may grow to 1100, 1200 Baht or a lot less.Sometimes, all you really need from a hotel is a hot shower and a good night’s rest. That’s why, their limited service hotels offer beds at very affordable prices by getting rid of costly full service extras (pools, spas, saunas, room service or the like) that you just don’t need and shouldn’t have to pay for. The

by GMoss

bathroom facilities were very good, a great shower with real hot water of which some more expensive hotels lack off.However, the rooms are modern, simple, clean, and practical. The Double room has a queen size bed which is very comfortable. The twin Rooms have two single size beds. Negative: No mini-bar. Your only possibility for drinks and food are the outside Marts and Restaurants. Big deal, when you´re out you don’t eat in your hotel anyway. The ladies at reception were friendly and as I handed the bag with the used towel and TV remote back, I was practically checked out. This new concept of hotel really works for me.

The room is clean, bed is super comfy and if I don’t need the TV I just don’t have to buy the add-ons. I wish there are more of Tunes in other countries because it’s perfect for a traveller like me! Thanks to Tune hotels for their hospitality. I am sure this concept will be the future of many others to come. Tune Hotels Thailand can be found in Hat Yai and Pattaya .Bookings: Tel : +66 2 613 5888 and Skype Email : enquiry.thai@tunehotels. com

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Marrakesh condo Hua Hin 81 s.qm. 2 brs. 2 bths. Best Location, Best view! Sale 13.5 MB. Call 083-710-9944

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Baan Sansuk Hua Hin 76 sq.m, 2 brs. 2 bths. Pool view, Corner unit. Beachfront condo. Special price 7.7 MB. Call 083-710-9944

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Marrakesh Condo Hua Hin 53 sq.m. 1 br. 1 bth. Brand new beach front condo, F/F Rent 40,000 baht/month Sale 5.5 MB. Call 083-710-9944

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Baan Chai Talay Hua Hin 120 sq.m. 2 brs. 2 bths. F/F, beautiful Condo, good view Only 12.5 MB. Call 083-710-9944

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Rim hard Condo Cha Am 90 sq.m, 2 brs. 2 bths. Beachfront condo, good view, big bacony Sale 7.35 MB. Call 083-710-9944

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Sandy Beach Cha-am 98 sq.m., 1 br., 1 bth. , F/F ,beachfront condo, conner unit. The spacious balcony offers .Sea view . Sale 4.7 MB. Call 083-710-9944

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Marrakesh Condo Hua Hin Condo 81.53 sq.m. 2 brs. 2 bths. F/F. Sea and Pool view. Rent 65,000 Baht/month Sale 15 MB. Call 083 710 9944

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The Breeze Hua-Hin 95 sq.m. 2 brs. 2 bths. Beautiful Condo, F/F Rent 35,000 baht/month Sale 5.5 MB. Call 083-710-9944

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Mykonos condo Hua Hin. “53 sq.m. 1 br. 1 bth. Peachful and greenery. Rent 30,000 bath /month Sale 4 MB. Call 083 710 9944”

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“Baan Sandao Condo Hua Hin 74 sq.m., 2 brs. 2 bths. F/F. Corner unit. Beach front condo. Best location.” Only 8.7 MB. (under market price). Call 083-710-9944

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Santi Pura Condo Pranburi 104 sq.m. 2 brs. 2 bths. F/F Beachfront sea view condo, Sale 5.5 MB. Call 083-710-9944

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Tira Tiraa condo Hua HIn 43 sq.m. 1 br. 1 bth. Opened concept. Well decorated. Best price! only 2.98 MB. Foreigner freehold! Call 083-710-9944

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Asia Property News

1St Hua Hin Ryder Cup Charity & Challenge

Courtesy of http://www.property-report.com

he Boonrawd Brewery Public Co. Ltd. and the Singha Group for Youth Golf Development are organizing a charity golf championship between municipal executives and staff and businesspeople in Hua Hin to welcome summer and raise some fund to train young golfers from the city. Following a press conference at Mai Mon Restaurant in Hua Hin on 19 March at 8 p.m. which was attended by Dr. Pramot Petchsart, Mr. Amnart Paankaew and Mr. Jongrak Janthawong, the director of Nong Phlab Witthaya School, the event, entitled, “1st Hua Hin Ryder Cup Charity & Challenge”, will take place on 1 April at the Hua Hin Royal Golf Course. The highlight of the game features 7 teams of municipal executives and staff led by the Prachuab Khirikhan Governor Mr. Weera Sriwatthanatrakul and 7 teams of businesspeople in Hua Hin led by Mr. Chumphol Choksuchart. This game begins at 9 a.m. and finishes at 5 p.m. throughout the game, an orchestra of Nong Phlab Witthaya School will perform music at the first and the 10th cups. Afterwards, the winner will be awarded a trophy and a dinner banquet will be arranged. The proceeds from the golf championship, which is estimated to be around 700,000 to 800,000 Baht, will be donated to the Singha Group for Youth Golf Development to improve golfing skills of the young generation until they are as professional and well-known as Tiger Woods. Dr. Pramot said that the 1st Hua Hin Ryder Cup Charity & Challenge would be a legendary golf championship because it was the first time the municipal executives and local businesspeople

he luxury hotel Capella Singapore is now offering a three-bedroom villa for long-term rentals at S$42,000 (US33,500) a month the Post-Gazette reported. This will make it one of the most expensive rental properties in the citystate.“We are targeting at least a two-year lease,” said Robert Lagerwey, general manager of the fiver-star hotel. Capella opened in March of 2009 on the island of Sentosa and includes features such as a glass-walled family room and private swimming pool.The house covers 436 square metres on two floors and was built in the 1880′s as quarters for British Army artillery officers. Now, Jaya Ibrahim, an Indonesian interior designer, has incorporated the buildings colonial aspects with new parquet flooring, shutters and pelmets.According to Patrick Lai, director of corporate residential leasing for the Singapore office of Savills, one of the villas’s marketing agencies, “the tenant will probably be the head of a multinational corporation.” “For someone with the stature of a regional or global C.E.O., living

met on the golf course. However, the more intensely they fight for the trophy, the stronger their friendship will become. After the Singha Group for Youth Golf Development has produced youth golfers for 5 years, 3 of them succeeded the international standard. Previously, most of the budget was from the Singha Corporation and Mr. Prayat Maaksaek, a professional golfer of Thailand and also a Hua Hin native. With the proceeds from this event, the Group will be able to work more effectively, added Mr. Amnart. Apart from the highlight stated earlier, Mr. Prayat will attend the event and show how to play golf by himself so that young golfers can learn from him, too. Finally, Mr. Jongrak concluded that the teachers and students of his school were very pleased to participate in this event and perform music for the golfers. He believed that the music, played at the start until the end of the tournament, will boost aesthetic emotion among golfers and audiences.

Condo prices near Singapore’s two casinos fizzle post opening Courtesy of http://www.property-report.com

2007, for instance, prices of luxury condominiums on Sentosa rose 41.7 per cent while those in Marina Bay registered a growth of 30.6 per cent. This was higher than the 25.7 per cent growth recorded in the URA’s CCR index. In the one-and-a-half years leading to the opening of the IRs, the capital values of condominiums in the vicinities of Marina Bay and Sentosa rose by 65.3 per cent and 38.5 per cent respectively, driven by the excitement of the IR coupled with the economic recovery. Indeed, during the period, there were of plenty of speculators in the market flipping properties at The Sail, near to Marina Bay Sands. The Sail frequently changed hands – sometimes by more than double the per sq ft value. In comparison, the URA CCR index saw a smaller increase of 28.9 per cent during the period starting from the first quarter of 2009 to the second quarter of 2010. Marina Bay area commands better rental values Rentals also appeared to have fizzled out on Sentosa. Long before the completion of Resorts World Sentosa, the island recorded higher rental values due to the initial attraction of a new waterfront living lifestyle. Median rents of condominiums in Sentosa (proxied by median rents in Southern Islands downloaded from URA REALIS) rose to a high of S$7.28 per sq ft (US$5.80 per sq ft) per month in the fourth quarter of 2007 while median rents in other prime areas were only S$3.87 per sq ft (US$3.09 per sq ft) per month. Shortly after, median rents fell and were almost on part with other rentals in the end of 2009 and 2011 – slightly above S$4 per sq ft (US$3.19 per sq ft). It only rose temporarily in 2010 during the opening of Resorts World Sentosa. “A contributing factor to the fall in rents in Sentosa could be the relative lack of public transport links to the island, compared to

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Singapore offers long-term luxury rentals

Courtesy of http://www.property-report.com

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the mainland,” the report states. The Marina Bay area appeared to command better rental values. As of the fourth quarter of 2011, rentals are slightly above S$6 per sq ft (US$4.78 per sq ft). On the overall, rentals in Marina Bay are higher than other prime condominiums at around S$4 per sq ft (US$3.19 per sq ft). Prior to the opening of Marina Bay Sands – from the first quarter of 2009 to the second quarter of 2010 - median rents around the area increased at a faster pace compared to other condominiums during the same period – at around S$6 per sq ft (US$4.78 per sq ft). It rose by about 35 per cent – more than twice the 15 per cent recorded in other condominiums. DTZ said this could have been due in part to the attraction of views of fireworks and events held at the bay and completions of major office buildings such as Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1 and Tower 2 in 2010. After the opening of Marina Bay Sands, rentals dipped slightly before making a recovery in the third quarter of 2011. DTZ expects housing prices and rents in Marina Bay and Sentosa Cove to move more in tandem with the rest of those in the prime areas in future after the initial volatility. It also said accessibility, growth potential and local government plans are more important factors that would impact on the capital and rental values of private homes as opposed to the IRs.

in a home that is managed by Capella is a huge plus,” said Lai. Ku Swee Yong, chief executive of International Property Advisor, a local real estate agency not associated with the property, said it was those extras that probably pushed the fee beyond the 25,000- to 35,000-dollar monthly rents usually charged in Singapore for the popular colonial-era homes with distinctive black and white exteriors.

MIPIM Asia prepares to showcase developments from across Asia Pacific

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ong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District redevelopment, Taiwan’s Taichung Gateway District eco-project and Russia’s Northern Caucasus Resorts development, are among a host of major real estate initiatives that will be on show at the sixth edition of MIPIM Asia, the world’s property market in Asia Pacific, taking place in Hong Kong, in November. A supporter of MIPIM Asia since the launch of the show in 2006, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region will exhibit several projects of its Development Bureau. Last year, Secretary for Development, Carrie Lam, announced a revised, more inclusive strategy of urban renewal “to more efficiently put to optimum re-use precious land resources in the centre of urban Hong Kong.” The 40-hectare West Kowloon Cultural District is one of the masterplan redevelopments for which the Hong Kong government is consulted, with construction likely to begin in 2013 and the prospect of a new high-speed rail station to open in 2015, bringing the eight million inhabitants of Guangzhou within 50 minutes of the newly attractive district. Another long-term MIPIM Asia attendee is Taiwan, with a delegation that includes exhibitors from central and local government. In 2011, the Taichung City Government will showcase a 254-hectare eco-project which will be completed by 2016 in Taichung Gateway District. Representing a US$3.3 billion investment, the project is located in one of the most populous cities of Taiwan, which has become a target for both local and overseas hypermarket chains as a growing number of high-spending visitors arrives from China. Since Taiwan opened its borders to tour groups from China in 2008, the country has made more than US$6.94bn from Chinese tourism. Delegates attending MIPIM Asia in November will have the chance to learn more about Taiwan’s property market with Mayor of Taichung, Jason C. Hu, and Dr. Christine Y. Liu, Minister of the Council for Economic Planning and Development, speaking in the official MIPIM Asia conference programme. South Korea, which recorded a 6.2 per cent economic growth rate last year and which hosts the World Expo in 2012, will be particularly visible on the MIPIM Asia exhibition floor. Jeollanam-Do Provincial Government will present four major initiatives including the Saemangeum Development Project, a publiclybacked scheme to connect Gunsan City and Buan City on the west coast of South Korea and to create an economic hub serving business, industry and tourism. For the first time, Malaysia will have a dedicated

pavilion at MIPIM Asia to promote materplans that are under way from Kuala Lumpur to Borneo, including the 152-acre Light Waterfront by IJM in Penang. According to Kumar Tharmalingam, CEO of Malaysia Property Incorporated (MPI), the new Malaysian pavilion will reflect the very best of the country’s cultural diversity: “Partnering with renowned architectural firm Hijjas Kasturi draws the finest elements of our cultural heritage into an exposition structure that not only demonstrates the rich ethnic diversity of Malaysia, but also showcases to the region that Malaysia is a prime

gateway in Asia for living and commerce.” Kumar Tharmalingam will also speak in the MIPIM Asia conference programme and provide insight into investment opportunities in developing versus mature REIT markets. Beyond the national pavilions, MIPIM Asia’s exhibiting hall will showcase many property developments from China including from the rapidly-developing Shanghai market. Architecture, design and planning specialists, Arquitectonica, will present two curvaceous towers for two separate bank headquarters, the centrepiece of a 260,000 sqm waterfront mixeduse development in the Pudong New District, forming a balanced gateway to the Huangpu River. Global consulting and engineering firm Poyry will also unveil the 90,000 sqm cultural and sports complex which it has designed in Shanghai’s Baoshan District. The innovative scheme includes an NBA-standard 14,000 seat basketball arena, catering for more than 20 different indoor sports and capable of hosting concerts and other events to drive attendance and revenues. MIPIM Asia will feature major developments from Central and Western Asia, such as the Northern Caucasus Resorts project, a US$15 billion, fiveresort ski area in the Russian Federation that’s expected to attract 10 million visitors per year. Russian president Dmitry Medvedev created a special fund and authorised financing guarantees to support the massive undertaking, which will attract hotel, retail and real estate investment, as well as substantial infrastructure projects.

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GOLF & SPORTS

1St Hua Hin Ryder Cup Charity & Challenge

By Chamnan

their friendship will become. After the Singha Group for Youth Golf Development has produced youth golfers for 5 years, 3 of them succeeded the international standard. Previously, most of the budget was from the Singha Corporation and Mr. Prayat Maaksaek, a professional golfer of Thailand and also a Hua Hin native. With the proceeds from this event, the Group will be able to work more effectively, added Mr. Amnart.

Apart from the highlight stated earlier, Mr. Prayat will attend the event and show how to play golf by himself so that young golfers can learn from him, too. Finally, Mr. Jongrak concluded that the teachers and students of his school were very pleased to participate in this event and perform music for the golfers. He believed that the music, played at the start until the end of the tournament, will boost aesthetic emotion among golfers and audiences.

Local Football Team needs more Support

By Chamnan

ooperation from public and private sectors in Hua Hin is required to improve Hua Hin City F.C., the local football team, to reach an international standard. The Deputy Superintendent of the National Thai Police Office and the manager of Hua Hin City F.C., this football team are composed of 25 Thai youths from Hua Hin and foreign young players. Despite a lot of football matches organized frequently in Hua Hin, support for the team is so limited that access to international matches is hardly possible. Pol. Col. Traechai added that regulations applied to all team members resembled those of Europe. Payment for coaches, staff and players is around 100,000 Baht per month. Recently, the team has won a provincial match and is now preparing for national competitions.

The manager of Hua Hin City F.C. also encouraged local youths of Hua Hin who dream of being professional footballers to undergo a screening test because this team belongs to Hua Hin the same as Manchester United is from England. In the future, he will propose the executive board of Hua Hin Municipality to allocate some budget to launch a year-round community league in Hua Hin so that football will be played frequently. “If we successfully do so, this will support local football teams and new players can advance their skill and have opportunities to go to a higher level,” said Pol. Col. Traechai. “So, businesspeople and entrepreneurs in Hua Hin should play a role by sponsoring us so that we will use this chance to make Hua Hin famous on sport.” At present, Mr. Santi Bhirombhakdi from Boonrawd Brewery Public Company and Mr. Khanis Choksuchart from Kuoy Khuong Seng Hua Hin are providing sponsorship to Hua Hin City F.C. The Hua Hin Municipality has lately signed a contract to promote the team for all football matches of local, provincial and regional levels. “Should everything go along well, me, as the team manager, and Lt. Col. Thanakit Chantharat, the team president, will do our best to make our dream come true like the football team from Buriram province,” concluded Pol. Col. Traechai.

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Volume 9 issue 6 April 2012

กอล์ฟการกุศล HUA HIN RYDER CUP CHARITY & CHALLENG ครัง้ ที่ 1

บริษทั บุญรอดฯ จ�ำกัดและชมรมสิงห์พฒ ั นากีฬากอล์ฟเยาวชนหัวหิน เปิดศักราชกอล์ฟการกุศลระหว่างทีมเจ้า เมืองฯ และทีมนักธุรกิจ – พ่อค้าชาวเมืองหัวหิน รับฤดูซมั เมอร์ รายได้เพือ่ น�ำเป็นกองทุนดูแลช่วยเหลือพัฒนาเยาวชนกอล์ฟ ในเขตเมืองหัวหินสูม่ อื อาชีพระดับชาติ เวลา 20.00 น. วันที่ 19 มีนาคม ทีร่ า้ นอาหารไม้หมอน อ.หัวหิน จ.ประจวบฯ ดร. ปราโมทย์ เพชรศาสตร์ นายอ�ำนาจ ป่านแก้ว และนายจงรัก จันทวงศ์ ผอ.ร.ร.หนองพลับวิทยา ได้รว่ มกันเปิด “แถลงข่าว” เนือ่ งด้วยในวันที่ 1 เมษายน 2555 ทีส่ นามกอล์ฟหลวงหัวหิน นายสันติ ภิรมย์ภกั ดี กรรมการผูจ้ ดั การใหญ่ บ.บุญรอดฯ จ�ำกัด ในนามของ “สิงห์” ได้รว่ มกับทางชมรมฯ จัดการแข่งขันกอล์ฟรายการกุศลเพือ่ น�ำเงินรายได้จดั เข้าเก็บเป็นกองงทุนเพือ่ น�ำไปดูแลพัฒนานักกอล์ฟเยาวชนภายในเขตเมืองหัวหินเพือ่ ให้มฝี มี อื ไปสูร่ ะดับชาติและอาชีพ ซึง่ รายการนีก้ ไ็ ด้น�ำเอาเจ้าเมืองประจวบฯ นายวีระ ศรีวฒ ั นตระกูล ผวจ.ประจวบฯ และหน.ส่วนราชการต่างๆ 7 ทีม ปะทะกับทีมนักธุรกิจ – พ่อค้าชาวเมืองหัวหิน ซึง่ น�ำโดย นายชุมพล โชคสุชาติ และนักธุรกิจต่างๆ 7 ทีม โดยทัง่ สองฝ่าย จะจับคูด่ วลวงสวิงกันแบบหลุมต่อหลุม ตัง้ แต่เวลา 09.00 – 17.00 น. โดยจะมีวงดนตรีออเครส ต้าของโรงเรียนหนองพลับวิทยาขับกล่อมเสียงเพลงบริเวณหลุมแรก หลุมที่ 10 ให้กบั นักกอล์ฟ หลังจากนัน้ ในช่วงเย็นก็จะมีการมอบถ้วยรางวัลจากทาง “สิงห์” และเลีย้ งดินเนอร์ ส่วนรายได้ใน การแข่งขันในครัง้ นีค้ าดว่าจ�ำได้ประมาณ 7-8 แสนบาท โดยจะมอบให้กบั ทางชมรมสิงห์พฒ ั นากีฬา กอล์ฟเยาวชนหัวหิน เพือ่ น�ำไปดูแลช่วยเหลือพัฒนาฝีมอื ของเหล่านักกอล์ฟต่อไป ดร.ปราโมทย์ฯ กล่าวว่า รายการกอล์ฟในครัง้ นีจ้ ะต้องถือว่าเป็นประวัตศิ าสตร์ของ วงการกอล์ฟเมืองหัวหิน เนือ่ งจากเป็นครัง้ แรกทีท่ างชมรมฯ และสิงห์ได้น�ำเอาฝ่ายบริการซึง่ เป็น ข้าราชการระดับสูงของจังหวัดได้มาลงสนามดวลวงสวิงกันระหว่างนักธุรกิจพ่อค้าซึง่ ก็ยงั ไม่เคยมีที่ ไหนกจัดมาก่อน เป็นการแข่งขันแบบกระชับมิตรด้วยไมตรีจติ ทีด่ ตี อ่ กันแต่ฝมี อื วงสวิงนัน้ สูแ้ บบเต็ม ที่ ทัง้ นีเ้ นือ่ งจากมีถว้ ยรางวัลใบงามรอให้ส�ำหรับผูท้ คี่ นทีช่ นะในการแข่งขันในรายการนี้ และที่ ส�ำคัญเงินรายได้ในครัง้ นีก้ จ็ ะน�ำเก็บไว้เป็นกองทุนเพือ่ ต่อยอดให้กบั กลุม่ เยาวชนนักกอล์ฟชาวเมือง หัวหินได้มกี ารพัฒนาฝีมอื การแข่งขันแต่ละครัง้ เพือ่ ไปสูก่ ารเป็นนักกอล์ฟระดับชาติและอาชีพต่อ ไปเหมือนๆ กับทีต่ า่ งประเทศเขาท�ำกันจนกลายเกิดเป็นนักกอล์ฟทีม่ ชี อื่ เสียงของโลก อย่างไทเกอร์ วูดส์ นายอ�ำนาจฯ กล่าวว่า หลังจากทีท่ างชมรมฯ เราได้มกี ารเปิดตัวกลุม่ นักกอล์ฟเยาวชน “สิงห์ประหยัด ไลท์ซงิ สตาร์” มาประมาณ 5 ปีนนั้ ก็พบว่าได้สร้างนักกอล์ฟเยาวชนไปสูเ่ ป้าหมายใน ระดับประเทศไทย 2- 3 คน โดยได้ใช้งบประมารจากทาง “สิงห์” และคุณประหยัดฯ มาตลอด เพราะฉะนัน้ แล้วถ้าเรามีทนุ ในส่วนของงานนี้ เข้ามาเสริมมันก็จะท�ำให้ชมรมฯ นัน้ ได้เดินหน้าต่อไปอีกอย่างคล่องตัวและสง่างามของวงการกีฬากอล์ฟ และในงานนี้ ประหยัด มากแสง ซึง่ เป็นลูกหัวหินและนักกอล์ฟชือ่ ดังของประเทศไทย ก็จะสละเวลามาร่วมในงานพร้อมกับ จะมีการสาธิตการเล่นกอล์ฟในรูปแบบและท่าต่างๆ ให้นกั กอล์ฟมืออาชีพและนักกอล์ฟเยาวชนได้เห็นกันแบบจะจะ ซึง่ ก็นบั ว่าจะเป็นการเปิดตัววงการกอล์ฟทีค่ รบองค์ประกอบทางด้านกายภาพและทฤษฎีทสี่ มบูรณ์ทสี่ ดุ ทางด้าน นายจงรักฯ กล่าวเสริมว่า การเปิดกอล์ฟในครัง้ นีท้ างตนเองและคณะครู นักเรียน ก็จะน�ำวงดนตรีมาขับ กล่อมเพือ่ สร้างบรรยากาศทางเสียงเพลงให้กบั นักกอล์ฟได้ฟนั กันซึง่ ก็เชือ่ ว่าจะสร้างอารมณ์รว่ มกันสุนทรียใ์ ห้กบั ทุกๆ คนใน การเล่นจนถึงการมอบถ้วยรางวัลซึง่ ก็นบั ว่าเป็นครัง้ แรกเช่นกันทีจ่ ะได้มาสร้าง “อิมชู นั่ ” ให้กบั นักกีฬากอล์ฟของชาวเมือง หัวหิน

เมืองหัวหินเปิดตัวทีมฟุตบอลอาชีพ

เทศบาลเมืองหัวหินร่วมกับชมรมพัฒนากีฬาหัวหิน สโมสรหัวหินซิตี้ เอฟ.ซี. ร่วมกับเปิดตัวทีมฟุตบอลเยาวชนไทยและ ต่างชาติ หวังผลเป็นทีมอาชีพในอนาคตของจังหวัด “สิงห์” ให้กบั สนับสนุน จากการเปิดเผยของ พ.ต.อ.แตรไชย เรียนเมฆ รอง ผกก.ประจ�ำ สง.ผบ.ตร.แห่งชาติ และ ผจก.ทีมฟุตบอลสโมสรหัวหินซิตี้ เอฟ.ซี. ว่าได้รว่ มกับทางเทศบาลเมืองหัวหิน ชมรมพัฒนา กีฬาหัวหิน เปิดตัวทีมฟุตบอลขึน้ มาแล้ว โดยน�ำเอานักเตะเยาวชนเมืองหัวหินและต่างชาติมาร่วมผสมรวมแล้ว 25 คน ทีผ่ า่ น มานัน้ เมืองหัวหินมีการจัดการแข่งขันกีฬาฟุตบอลมาแล้วหลายแมท หลายถ้วย แต่ไม่ตอ่ เนือ่ งมันจึงท�ำให้ไม่มที มี ฟุตบอลเกิด ไปสูเ่ วทีระดับประเทศได้ การรวมตัวของทีม “สโมสรหัวหินซิต”ี้ ในครัง้ นีน้ นั้ ก็ใช้รปู แบบกฎระเบียบกติกาของทีมแบบฟุตบอล ของโลกอย่างในยุโรป มีคณะกรรมการ โค้ชผูฝ้ กึ สอน ทีท่ �ำการ พร้อมทัง้ อัตราเงินเดือนและเบีย้ เลีย้ งให้กบั นักเตะทุกๆ คน ซึง่ เดือนหนึง่ ค่าใช้จา่ ยประมาณ 1 แสนบาทเศษ ผลของงานทีเ่ ป็นทีป่ ระจักษ์นนั้ ทีมฯ ได้เป็นแชมป์ของจังหวัดประจวบฯ ได้ถว้ ยมา ครองแล้ว ซึง่ ก็จะไปในระดับการแข่งขันเขตเพือ่ เข้าสูร่ ะดับประเทศต่อไป ในส่วนของเด็กๆ และเยาวชนเมืองหัวหินทุก โรงเรียน ทุกสถาบันถ้าอยากจะมีความใฝ่ฝนั ทีจ่ ะเป็นนักฟุตบอลแล้ว ก็ขอให้เดินเข้ามาสมัครเพือ่ ทดมอบและคัดเลือกเอาไว้ เนือ่ งจากทีมฟุตบอลนีน้ มี้ นั เป็นของผูค้ นชาวเมืองหัวหินอย่างแท้จริงเหมือนๆ กับทีใ่ นประเทศอังกฤษเขาท�ำกัน และในอนาคต นัน้ ตนเองในฐานะผจก.ทีมก็จะเสนอให้ทางคณะบริหารเทศบาลเมืองหัวหินได้จดั ท�ำงบประมาณในการแข่งขันฟุตบอลลีกใน ระดับชุมชนขึน้ มารองรับตลอดทัง้ ปี ทัง้ นีม้ นั จะท�ำให้การเล่นฟุตบอลมีทงั้ ปีมใิ ช่วา่ จัดการแข่งขันเพียงแค่ 5-7 วันแล้วก็เลิก “ถ้าท�ำได้ในรูปแบบนีม้ นั ก็จะเป็นการสนับสนุนการเล่นฟุตบอลของท้องถิน่ จังหวัดได้อย่างถูกทาง พร้อมกันนีม้ นั ก็ยงั จะเกิด ดาวรุง่ นักเตะแจ้งเกิดเพือ่ ไปสูใ่ นระดับทีส่ งู ในระดับถ้วย ก. – ข. ต่อไปอีก และทีส่ �ำคัญนัน้ ก็อยากจะให้ผปู้ ระกอบการนักธุรกิจ ชาวเมืองหัวหินได้เข้ามามีสว่ นร่วมในการท�ำทีมโดยให้การสนับสนุนเป็นสปอนเซอร์ มันจะท�ำให้ได้โอกาสทางการกีฬาและสร้าง ชือ่ เสียงให้กบั เมืองหัวหิน โดยไม่มกี ารเมืองแอบแฝง” พ.ต.อ.ฉัตรไชยฯ กล่าว พ.ต.อ.ฉัตรไชยฯ ยังกล่าวอีกว่า ขณะนีเ้ ป็นโอกาสทีด่ ที ที่ าง คุณสันติ ภิรมย์ภกั ดี บ.บุญรอดฯ “สิงห์” และคุณคนิ สน์ โชคสุชาติ เจ้าของก๊วยควงเซ้งหัวหิน ได้เข้ามาเป็นสปอนเวอร์หลักให้ในเบือ้ งต้น พร้อมกับทางเทศบาลเมืองหัวหินเซ็นสัญญา เป็นตัวแทนเพือ่ จัดน�ำเสนอในการเข้าร่วมแข่งขันในแต่ละแมททีจ่ ะมีขนึ้ มานีต้ ลอดทัง้ ปี 55 ในระดับท้องถิน่ จังหวัด และต่างจังหวัด ถ้าทุกอย่างเดินหน้าไปได้ดว้ ยกันทัง้ ทีม การจัดการ สปอนเซอร์ แล้วก็เชือ่ ว่าตนเองในฐานะ ผจก. ทีม และพ.ท.ธนกิจ จันทรัตน์ ประธานสโมสรฯ ก็จะสานฝันน�ำมาทีมให้ไปยืนอยูใ่ นระดับฟุตบอลแนวหน้าในรับประเทศเหมือนๆ กับทีมบุรรี มั ย์ให้จงได้

Golf Training

for Hua Hin Youths T

he Baan Khao Tao Municipal School is organizing a basic golf training course for youths of Hua Hin. The training is from 2 to 10 April and will take place at the Hua Hin Royal Golf Course. The Director of Baan Khao Tao Municipal School Mr. Samran Mokburut said that this project was initiated due to the fact that local people in Hua Hin specially like golfing and the city was the first city in Thailand to have an official golf course. That is also why many Hua Hin natives have become internationally well-known professional golfers. With an aim to enable Hua Hin youths to practice golf, the project’s concept focuses on ability to watch the sport, play it well and develop their skill to excellence. The main venue will be at the school and Mr. Samran, a highly qualified golfer and trainer for over 10 years, and other professional golfers will train the young participants. Although this project provides free training for all participants, to play golf costs a lot and the equipment is rather expensive. At present, they need some equipment, especially clubs, nets, video recorders, computers and speed and distance detecting machines. Donations are very welcome and can be made directly at the Baan Khao Tao Municipal School(Tel. 086 807 6283). Interested youths who would like to attend the activity can contact the school directly as well.

By Chamnan

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