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With an abundance of cheap airfares and daily departures, short escapes to nearby Asean countries have become the norm for overworked Bangkokians. Yet, while long weekends in Luang Prabang, Hanoi, and Mandalay get plenty of press these days, verdant East Java in Indonesia flies well under the radar. Accessed through Indonesiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second largest city, Surabaya, just under four hours from Bangkok, East Java is filled with a wealth of beautiful natural wonders. The most popular destination in East Java, just several hours drive from Surabaya, is Mount Bromo, where an expansive surreal caldera sits up at 2,000 meters, containing three volcanoes, two of which are still highly active. The slopes around Bromo are covered in lush forest and copious vegetable gardens, as the fertile volcanic soil here makes Eastern Java an agricultural paradise. The big attraction here is a pre-dawn wakeup and jeep drive up to a viewpoint looking out at the smoking cone of Bromo and the whole caldera lit up by the sunrise, and the entire Bromo Tengger National Park is a trekkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s utopia, with trails overlooking the volcanic landscape, as well

as tracks across the aptly named Sea of Sand that wanders under Bromo, neighboring Batok, and the 3,676-meter-high monster volcano Mount Semeru. Further east is an even more amazing destination, the Kawah Ijen Plateau, where another volcanic caldera rises above the sea and is home to a turquoise-blue lake located in a pristine mountain setting. While the natural wonders at Kawah Ijen are reason enough to make the hour-long climb up from the parking lot worthwhile, even more astounding is the human element here. The crater at Ijen is full of sulphur and is one of only two spots on the planet where the sulphur is mined, soon to be processed for making cosmetics, whitening sugar, and other uses. In what is surely one of the most grueling jobs in the world, the local men that reside on the slopes of Ijen make their living by digging up the sulphur, and then carrying it out of the crater on their backs. The miners start work around two in the morning, while the temperatures are still cool and when the sulphur is bathed in an eerie

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blue flame, which can now be viewed on guided tours. The interior of the crater constantly belches smoke and steam, and most tourists need the provided gas masks to descend the 500 meters into the “gates of Hell,” as the area is known, as the odor from the sulphur and gases can be overpowering. The miners chop loose large rocks of sulphur, which they then load into counterbalanced baskets and haul them out on their shoulders, ascending a precipitous and rocky trail to the crater rim and then back down to the parking lot, where trucks transport the sulphur to be processed in a nearby factory. The miners earn a paltry 800 Indonesian rupiah (less than 3 baht) per kilogram, and carry loads of up to 100 kilograms at a time. The miners make two trips up and down in a morning, earning a maximum of 100,000 rupiah (290 baht) for their efforts, and the only respite from their exhausting labor comes from cigarette breaks and the extra bit of cash they now make from tourists by selling small sculpted pieces of sulphur they have carved into souvenirs. Getting up to Kawah Ijen to see the blue fire, along with spectacular sunrise views, involves another early start, usually around midnight, and with a descent and ascent of the crater from the caldera top, most visitors will be up all night and morning, making for some exhausting trekking. After pushing the limits above the clouds in Java,

one does deserve a bit of pampering, and there is plenty of this to be had back in Surabaya at the Shangri La Surabaya (www.shangri-la.com, tel. +62-31-6003-8888), Java’s most elegant and pampering stay. This fashionable retreat specializes in personalized service, offers an exclusive Horizon Club for discerning guests, and has wellappointed luxury rooms with magnificent views in which to recover from your Javan adventures. In addition to its high standard of service, the Shangri-La boasts an enormous outdoor swimming pool, several gourmet restaurants, ranging from Chinese to Italian to Tex-Mex, and a sumptuous breakfast buffet. Weary travellers will surely want to take advantage of the trademark Chi Spa, a renowned and prestigious Shangri- La institution, where holistic massage and spa treatments will rejuvenate all of your aching trek muscles. The Shangri-La can also arrange a car and driver for tours up to Mount Bromo and surroundings. When you go, you need to know… From Surabaya to Kawah Ijen, it’s best to take the train to Banyuwangi, which offers comfortable executive class seats and is far faster than the local bus. In Banyuwangi, Trip and Treat – www.tripntreat.com/english – is the top tour agency, offering personalized eco-tours and sustainable tourism initiatives. They can set you up with drivers and guides on Kawah Ijen, as well as arrange trips to Bromo, or more off-the-beaten-

path destinations, such as the Meru Betiri National Park and Sukamade Turtle Sanctuary, where giant turtles come ashore to lay their eggs on the beach. For personalized photographic tours, Ijen Expedition – ijenexpedition.com – is run by the son of a local miner and is a great option for photographers seeking an inside look at the lives of the miners and surroundings.

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By Voicu Mihnea Simandan

Things are pretty clear in Thailand with regards to owning a gun. If you are a Thai national and meet all the conditions required by law – which basically comes down to being a citizen in good standing and in the possession of some noticeable wealth – then you can get a new Glock or a Beretta for up to one hundred thousand baht (or less than half of that for a second-hand model). I have personally never heard of any foreigner who legally owns a gun in Thailand, but it seems to be the custom for a foreign man who is married to a Thai woman to have the gun legally registered in their wife’s name. Since hunting is mostly illegal in Thailand and practically reserved to the very higher echelons of Thai society, then the only reason why you’d want to have a gun in Thailand would be to protect your home, your family and yourself (special permits are needed to actually carry a gun in public), or to use it for target-shooting sport. However, since the risks of owning and keeping a gun at home are high and the costs of buying a decent quality pistol or rifle are enormous when compared to Western standards, you’re likely better off not getting one at all.

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Instead, forget about playing the lone 007 act and just call up all your friends to head over to a paintball or BB gun field where you can put on military-style fatigues, paint your face for camouflage, and be the Rambo you’ve always wanted to be. It’s much safer, and without a doubt, far more fun! If you live in Bangkok and don’t feel like driving all the way to Pattaya or Hua Hin for your dose of war games, then Combat Zone is the place for you. Sattawit Hanmatheekuna, the owner and manager of Combat Zone, has been involved in various shooting sports for over twenty years. “I fell in love with paintball a very long time ago when I first tried it out in Pattaya,” he remembers. Claiming to be the “best international paintball and BB gun field in Thailand,” Combat Zone is even recommended by the TAT (Tourist Authority of Thailand) as an adventure activity one should undertake while staying in Bangkok. In the many years that they’ve been operating, Combat Zone has managed to build a good reputation for both safety and entertainment. The protection masks they use are especially made for paintball and are of the very same brand that the aficionados of the game also use in the Unit-

ed States. Moreover, the masks are light, cover the player’s entire face, and prevent moisture from forming up inside the mask, thus they avoid fogging up the visor.

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If you prefer chasing your friends with a BB gun in your hands, then it would cost you 150 baht for a round (200 baht at night), plus an extra 200 baht for a pack of 4000 balls. Once again, the longer you keep your finger on the trigger, the Referring to the kinds of paintball guns used at faster you ‘lose’ the ‘bullets.’ Combat Zone, Khun Sattawit explains that they “use the Tippmann Model 98 Paintball Gun, Combat Zone has two fields in the Thai capiwhich is produced in the United States. It gives tal, and you can shoot paintball and BB guns at players the feeling of being in a real fighting situ- both of them. The fields stay open every day of ation with its semi-automatic system. You can the week until late in the night, so you can easily continually shoot without having to pump the avoid Bangkok’s daytime heat and you can also gun to reload.” engage in this fun activity even if you work until late in the evening. Paintball can also be a great family activity, and since even children of just 8 or older can join in The first field is across from Seacon Square on the fun, no one will be left out. Apart from for- Srinakarin 40 (Soi Suppaphong 3/8). If you need eigners on vacation, many Thais are also keen to more information, check out their website at participate in the ‘survival games’ and competi- www.combatzone62.net or contact them via tions that are organized at Combat Zone. email at cz62@hotmail.com or by phone to 089771-3354. The costs involved reflect the quality and the quantity of the ammunition. For a full paintball The other field is in the Kaset-Nawamin area package, you pay 350 baht (100 balls included), on Soi Pho Kaeo 3, Yaek 7. Visit their website at and every time you want to recharge, you fork www.bangkokbbgunandpaintball.com or conout 150 baht for each batch of 100 balls. Since the tact them at combat132508@gmail.com. Follow paintball guns are semi-automatic, you can run the Google map on their site to find the place, out of ammo pretty fast – so aim carefully before and in case you get lost on the way, you can call you pull the trigger! them at 082-631-5888.

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Cerebral Aneurysm:

What you should know about hemorrhagic stroke

Each year, cerebral aneurysms cause death and permanent damage to millions around the world. Here’s what you should know about the causes of hemorrhagic stroke, and what to do when a stroke occurs.

have a better chance of surviving a stroke, and there are better ways to limit its damaging effects. Unlike the more common ischemic stroke, which involves a clot or blockage, hemorrhagic stroke – one cause is cerebral aneurysm or brain aneurysm – results from the dilation or thinning of the wall of an artery or blood vessel in the brain that eventually tears or ruptures, allowing blood to flow into the brain.

It’s difficult to overstate the magnitude of the global threat: According to the World Stroke Organization (WSO), nearly 15 million people worldwide suffered a stroke last year, and half of them didn’t survive. Stroke and other types of cerebrovascular disease continue to rank at or near the top of the world’s The nature of the threat leading causes of death and disability. Cerebral aneurysms are caused by an abnormal thinning of the wall of a blood Most people have a basic understanding of strokes, vessel or artery carrying blood to the and many have lost loved ones to stroke. Fortu- brain. The normal flow of blood nately, significant progress has been made in stroke through the body’s circulatory diagnosis, treatment and prevention; patients now system exerts constant pressure

“If ever you get a headache unlike any you’ve had before, get to a doctor immediately.” – Dr. Roekchai Tulyapronchote

on blood vessels – even more so when the patient has high blood pressure or hypertension. A blood vessel already weakened by thinning of its wall is at risk of developing a balloon-like bulge susceptible to tearing or rupturing, an event that can cause severe brain damage or even death. “We can try to identity a probable cause for a cerebral aneurysm, but it’s difficult to know precisely why some areas of the arterial wall are thinner than others,” explains Dr. Somkiet Siriwimonmas, a neuroradiologist at Bumrungrad. “It can be due to a congenital abnormality or the consequence of another disease. While Thailand doesn’t compile statistics on cerebral aneurysm, it is estimated that the condition is present in about two percent of the population.” According to Dr. Somkiet, there are a number of aspects that add to the medical challenges of dealing with cerebral aneurysm: It’s impossible to determine when the aneurysm might rupture; most patients don’t know that they have an aneurysm; and so long as the blood vessel or artery doesn’t rupture, there won’t be any symptoms to alert the patient of the potential threat.

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Accidental detection

Detecting the presence of an aneurysm is often a case of coincidence or chance. “Detection tends to occur in one of three scenarios,” notes Dr. Somkiet. “The aneurysm may be spotted by coincidence when a patient undergoes a CT scan or MRI while being diagnosed for an unrelated condition; sometimes it’s found after a patient experiences symptoms resulting from the aneurysm causing compression of certain areas of the brain; or it is discovered when the patient has been admitted after suffering an actual stroke.” The threat of cerebral aneurysm can feel especially ominous due to the reality that it cannot be prevented. Dr. Somkiet points out that while the danger has been described as a time bomb ticking away inside the head, “there’s no widely-used screening test to detect the condition, and the methods that are capable of aneurysm detection require expensive equipment, making their widespread use impractical. Even with advanced testing, it’s not possible to predict if or when an aneurysm will eventually rupture,” Dr. Somkiet notes. “But not all aneurysms end up causing strokes.”

versus the inherent risk of not receiving any type of rupture occurs. For me, personally, if I’m fully aware treatment.” of the potential risks should the aneurysm rupture, and there is a treatment that can reduce those risks, There are several treatment methods that doctors I would choose treatment. I wouldn’t want my fuconsider for patients with cerebral aneurysms. One ture health to depend on luck.” method employs a surgical technique to locate the aneurysm and attach a clip to the affected area. An- Final points to ponder other surgical treatment option involves the inser- When an aneurysm ruptures, time is critical. “If pation of a catheter through the femoral artery into tients get medical attention quickly, the potential the aneurysm, followed by the packing of coils onto damage to the brain can be minimized,” Dr. Roekthe affected site. Both methods share the same ob- chai explains, “and the risk of a re-rupture can be jective: to prevent the weakened area of the arterial reduced.” wall from growing larger in size, thereby reducing the risk of a dangerous rupture. Dr. Roekchai stresses the critical lesson that his many years as a doctor has taught him about The suitability of each treatment depends on a stroke: “If ever you get a headache unlike any number of factors that can vary from one patient to you’ve had before, get to a doctor immediately. We another. Every aneurysm has a unique set of disease still see too many stroke patients who, because they characteristics. “Treatment recommendations must looked and acted normally, neglected to seek mediconsider the aneurysm’s size and location, and the cal treatment. Without being properly assessed by patient’s overall physical health must be factored a doctor, these patients have put themselves in into the decision,” says Dr. Somkiet. “Doctors must greater danger of a second stroke, which is more carefully consider each situation on a case-by-case deadly.” While that severe headache may turn out basis.” to be a harmless event and not a sign of stroke, the danger of a severe headache signifying stroke is too Whether or not to treat great to dismiss without having a doctor take a look One of the more vexing questions that arises after just to be sure. detection of a cerebral aneurysm is: If no one can know with certainty whether the aneurysm will acDifferent symptoms, same danger: tually rupture or not, is treatment truly necessary? Not all hemorrhagic strokes produce symptoms such as severe headaches, dizziness or loss of To help find an answer, we turned to Dr. Roekchai consciousness. Some stroke patients experiTulyapronchote, a neurologist specializing in neuroence only a severe headache that eventually vascular diseases. “The treatment of cerebral aneugoes away, but the stroke was real. Twenty-five rysm aims to reduce the chances of a future rupture percent of first-time strokes are deadly; for secbecause there is no way of knowing exactly when ond-time strokes, the fatality rate is significantly a stroke will occur, or what its effects will be,” says higher. Dr. Roekchai. “Data from clinical research indicates that aneurysms larger than 7mm have a high probability of rupturing at any time, while those smaller than 7mm have a less than or equal to one percent chance of rupture per year – a very insignificant risk.

But doctors must be mindful of the fact that when aneurysms rupture, patient mortality rates are as high as 50 percent. Even if they survive, they may face severe neurological deficit. Personally, I think those patients who know they have a cerebral anWhen to treat? eurysm are fortunate and should seriously weigh Dr. Somkiet notes the distinction between patients the risks before deciding whether to undergo treatwho have suffered a ruptured cerebral aneurysm ment or not.” and those whose aneurysm has not yet ruptured. “If a cerebral aneurysm ruptures, it’s critical for the Dr. Roekchai continues to treat numerous Thai patient to get medical attention as quickly as pos- and foreign patients with cerebral aneurysms and sible,” he explains. “For patients who have an an- is constantly reminded of the serious impact that eurysm that has been detected by coincidence but stroke has on a patient’s life. “No one can predict hasn’t ruptured, doctors must determine if there is with certainty whether an aneurysm will rupture,” a high risk of rupture, and whether the aneurysm is he notes, “or how severe the impact will be when a located in an area prone to more severe damage if a rupture occurred.” Dr. Somkiet continues: “The size of the aneurysm also must be considered; those larger than seven millimeters are classified as high risk. We typically recommend treatment for high-risk situations, while low-risk patients would typically be monitored frequently for changes in the shape or size of the aneurysm. In deciding whether to proceed with treatment, patients should thoroughly consider and compare the risks of having the treatment

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These symptoms require urgent medical attention: • Severe headache unlike any before: Everyone has headaches from time to time. But the onset of a sudden severe headache unlike previous headaches requires urgent medical help. • Other signs and symptoms: The simultaneous onset of a headache together with weakness of the limbs is a sign of a possible stroke. Urgent medical attention is necessary, even if the patient appears fine and is able to walk and talk normally.

“It’s impossible to determine when the aneurysm might rupture; there won’t be any symptoms to alert the patient of the potential threat.” – Dr. Somkiet Siriwimonmas

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Sisterhood to Success

By Samantha Gray-Proyrungtong Have you ever wondered why women always go to the bathroom together to ‘powder their noses’? Or why they tend to congregate in groups and giggle like a pack of hyenas? Or why we are absolutely compelled to call our female confidants whenever there is a pseudo-crisis? It’s simple, we need each other. Men may be quite independent in that they can strut around pretending to feel nothing, however it’s our god-given right, not to mention blessed hormones, to express our emotions and this translates to talking. Lots and lots of talking. So instead of burdening men with our ‘fascinating’ stories, we instinctively enjoy revealing our deepest thoughts to those of the same sex. And not only social talk, but business talk too. More and more women in this city are educated or self-educated and positioning themselves on the corporate and entrepreneurial ladder alongside

men. This means the old stereotype of women quietly sipping tea in cafes or bitching loudly at parties is mostly a thing of the past. The rise of successful women in this city means having to stay ahead, not only of men, but for representing the image of women all over the world. This requires giving professional and moral support to one another rather than conniving competitiveness. So if you’re new to the city or a Bangkok local or expat, there are many social groups and networks that run events for ladies that you may not know about. Here are the top choices we found, some more semi-serious, others more fun and frivolous. You’ll be sure to find your femme favorites and hopefully make a few lifelong friends along the way.

within three months, it went from an idea to six continents, 33 branches and now launched in Bangkok. Their beliefs lie in helping women every day about not only business, but health, relationships, wellbeing, and every aspect of their lives. They refer to their sassy members as ‘Business Babes’ – the typical profile being determined, confident women who enjoy feeling beautiful with a glass of bubbly and some good conversation. Members’ occupations range from consultants, bloggers, entrepreneurs, CEOs, etc. Business in Heels plan to hold monthly events in Bangkok. The last event was held at Whisgars on May 21st, presenting some interesting speakers who inspired new ideas and inspiration!

“Business in Heels is social first, business second. We Business In Heels provide fun, casual events for women to connect perwww.facebook.com/groups/businessinheelsbangkok sonally and professionally.” An initiative founded by Bowie in Australia, which, –Nicola Crosby (Branch Director)

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2XPACE https://www.facebook.com/2xpace Predominantly a Thai ladies’ support group who teach local women about entrepreneurship. It involves large groups of women who come to share their experiences and seek teaching and mentoring from other lady professionals. 2XPACE also promises to pass down some handy tips, as well as holding activities that are sociable and fun. For their next event on June 14th at Hubba on Ekkamai 4, they’ll be advising their members about ‘how to set up your own company’. This is something in Thailand that is particularly tricky, and some useful advice on how to avoid tripping over that perennial red tape would be one that could save us a lot of time and grief. “2Xpace is a community that provides women startups in Thailand with a better understanding of what an entrepreneur is all about.” –Chayapak Sahaatileklarp (Co-founder)

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globe, their focus is on those who live and work abroad, however locals who have lived, studied, and/or travelled overseas are also welcome participants. InterNations introduced the “Bangkok Women Only” group with approximately 300 ladies from a large variety of nationalities. The Internations Ambassador Bangkok, Pamela Hongsakul, founded the group before handing it over to Jessica Pelham, then it was carried on by Mata Manu, and now to the current Group Consul lead- of the young, single, and childless variety, whilst in ers, Louise Granger and Marie Pettitte. Phuket, the family woman reigns supreme. Join at www.chickynet.com, then once your registration is These expat ladies are a combination of profes- confirmed, you can add friends, search, and read sionals, housewives, and entrepreneurs. Activities blogs. But the best way to truly maximize the experange from ladies’ tea and lunch to the more bois- rience is go out and meet the Chicky ladies! terous happy hours and dinners. The idea behind the group was to provide a safe, cosy environment “Chicky Net is the expat woman’s ticket to friendship without men and some of the guessing games and and information in Thailand.” –Shannon Frandsen, distractions involved. Dir. of ChickyNet.com “The focus of the group is to provide a warm and supportive atmosphere for the expat women of InterNations to make friends and support each other professionally.” –Pamela Hongsakul (InterNations Ambassador Bangkok)

Expat Ladies In Bangkok www.expatladiesinbangkok.com Originally borne from their Expat Ladies magazine, the name is self-explanatory. Their upcoming event on June 4th at the Intercontinental Hotel is to inspire, educate, and empower women who are business minded, no matter their profession, position, or ethnicity Chicky Net www.chickynet.com Expat Ladies aims to provide the opportunity for Primarily an online netguests to find a mentor and make connections or work targeted at expat new friends, whilst enjoying delicious food and ladies and Thai women wine… not to mention, providing a comprehensive who enjoy mingling and informative evening for the community. with international cultures. It started out as “We started the Expat Ladies events as a medium to a Facebook group in interact with our readership, and in order to further 2009, and within three months, it became a viable enhance the community.” network. Since Berthe Mandaat (founder) left Thai–Kristen Paes (Editor in Chief) land two years ago, it has been taken over by a fresh new director. There are four mains hubs, which are InterNations Phuket, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, and of course, Bangwww.internations.org/activity-group/693 kok. Now the network has approximately 3,600 Boasting 14,000 members alone in Bangkok, not to members, holding weekly events in Bangkok with a mention their 390 local communities all over the mix of sober and livelier activities, such as wet market tours or girls’ night out.

Women Professionals & Entrepreneurs (WP&E Club) www.facebook.com/ GirlsNightOutBkk To put it boldly, this new initiative is a revolutionary way to network. It is also private, and it seems they would like to keep it that way. The main idea behind the club is to bring education and inspiration whilst throwing some adult fun into the mix. It is open to Thai and foreign women seeking something extraordinary.

It’s the grey area (turned hot pink) between stifled networking and fun partying. WP&E are pioneering a fresh, new approach to ladies-only networking in a modern city. Whether you are freelancing from home, a new entrepreneur, or experienced professional, this club welcomes you. However, the club is not designed for the old-fashioned or fainthearted. Events are planned to be held quarterly and carry a theme that holds meaning to modern feminism, iconic women, or movements in history. The network is especially WP&E events provide good food and drink packuseful for women mov- ages, sponsor prizes and goodies, along with the ing to Bangkok who are exclusivity of a “closed-doors” event. seeking vital tips on how to settle in. Members “Mixing business with pleasure.” range depending on –Samantha Gray-Proyrungtong the area: Bangkok hubs (yes, hello! – the author of this article and proud are far more likely to be founder of this club).

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the more Western-inspired concept of having a Crown Prince as the heir-apparent to the throne of the Kingdom. Today, the complex that housed the Front Palace is located in its original position, north of the Grand Palace, with Sanam Luang in-between and flanked by Thammasat University and the National Theatre.

By Voicu Mihnea Simandan One of the most overlooked attractions in Bangkok is the National Museum, an institution that can offer something for everyone – Thais, expats, and tourists – to make a very nice long day absorbing Thai history and culture. Actually, to thoroughly explore the abundance of exhibits and the many buildings that house them all would require far, far more than just one visit!

In 1874, the Front Palace officially became a museum, and in 1926, it was named the Bangkok Museum. It is now the biggest museum in Thailand, boasting 38 national branches, and, according to the 2014 edition of Lonely Planet Thailand, it is also the largest museum in Southeast Asia. The entrance to the museum is on Na Phra Thai Road, and the ticket counter is found immediately on your left-hand side. With the ticket, you also get a brochure (in Thai or English) with the map of the museum compound, labeled with the names of the buildings and the kinds of exhibits shown inside. It’s not really necessary to follow a certain set route when visiting the museum, but it’s advisable to start with building No. 1 and then proceed to adjacent building No. 2 (entered by a side door). These two exhibition rooms, housed in the Siwamokhaphiman Hall, give an excellent overview of the history of Thailand from its beginnings leading all the way to the Bangkok period.

Although it is now run under the care of the Department of Fine Arts, the National Museum in Bangkok was actually a palace for the Siamese royalty in the past and was also known as ‘Wang Na’, or the ‘Front Palace’. The palace used to house the ‘Prince Successor’, a position that existed until the time of significant reforms in Siamese society, when King Chulalongkorn abolished this The indisputable pièce de résistance of the first title in the late 19th Century and replaced it with gallery is a massive four-sided stone inscription

called the ‘King Ramkhamhaeng Inscription’, which was listed in the Memory of the World Register by UNESCO in 2003. The inscription presents King Ramkhamhaeng’s biography, describes the city of Sukhothai, and records the invention of the Thai language script, which stands as the foundation of the modern Thai script.

All exhibits are detailed with both Thai and English explanations, and there are also a few interactive and multimedia displays. Apart from the major permanent exhibitions, some halls also house temporary exhibitions that are also worth visiting, especially as there’s no extra charge. You can use your camera freely, but in some halls, flash photography is prohibited in order to proAfter you’ve had your initial dose of immersion tect the more sensitive material in some exhibits. into Thai history, you can then move on to the other twenty or so exhibition halls and build- The grounds of the museum complex are well ings within the museum complex to seek more maintained: The grass is neatly mowed, and detailed information. You will most likely find the few visitors who attend make it a very nice something to suit your interests there. Pottery, place to escape the commotion of city cars, ceramics, bronze and stone statues, beads and buses, and street vendors who hawk their bracelets, arrowheads, cannons, tobacco pipes wares in the museum’s neighborhood. The Naused by Thai royals, ancient swords and spears, tional Museum Volunteers group organizes modern weapons, models of ships, dioramas of guided tours in English, German, French and entire cities, and many more exhibits, are all just Japanese. Check out their excellent website at a few of the things you can pore over at the Na- www.museumvolunteersbkk.net for more infortional Museum in Bangkok. mation with regards to the tours’ timing and the other activities they’re involved in. Apart from the exhibitions inside each building, it is also worth exploring the smaller structures The museum is open from Wednesday to Sundotting the entire complex. For example, there’s day, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but some halls might a ‘Red House’, which is a medium-sized building be closed at noon when the museum staff all made entirely of teak wood – and painted all in have their lunch break together. Tickets cost red, naturally – which houses some parapherna- 50 baht for Thai nationals, free for Buddhist lia that belonged to Queen Sri Suriyen, the wife monks and students in uniform, and 200 baht to King Rama II. Right in front of this former royal for foreigners. To find out more about the Naresidence, a beautiful sala called the Samran tional Museum in Bangkok and its branches in Mukhamat Pavilion gives weary travelers a cool the provinces, visit the bilingual (Thai and Engplace to sit down and relax before continuing lish) website of the Department of Fine Arts at their exploration of the museum. www.nationalmuseums.finearts.go.th.

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Healthy Halal By Dave Stamboulis Additional photos by the Halal Science Research Center One great thing about Bangkok is the vast number of unique trades and businesses to be found here, making for new learning experiences all the time. I recently had the chance to pay a visit to the Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University and found out some fascinating facts about a subject I knew very little about. The halal food industry is a huge trade that a lot of folks probably don’t have a clue about. If you aren’t a Muslim, then most likely your only knowledge about halal is that it is a regulation pertaining to pork and alcohol, pretty much what I generalized it to be. While halal is an Arabic word meaning ‘lawful’ or ‘permitted,’ in the area of food, cosmetics, and general care products, it takes on a much more pro-found scope. The halal food industry is gargantuan. With 1.6 billion Muslims in the world comprising around a quarter of our entire population, it is pretty obvious to see just how large the market is. The current global market value of halal food and product exports is over 600 billion dollars, and with population growth rates and increasing middle class incomes steadily soaring worldwide, along with Islam being the world’s fastest growing religion, the implications for the future in this industry are enormous. Thailand is now the fifth largest halal food exporter in the world, trailing only Brazil, the U.S., China, and India, and it has plenty of room to grow. Associate Professor Winai Dahlan, director of Chulalongkorn University’s Halal Science Center in Bangkok, says that Halal food currently accounts for twenty percent of Thailand’s global food exports, and that the country still has vast untapped potential due to its wide range of raw materials, and he expects Thailand to become the third largest halal exporter in the world in the coming decade. Catching up with Dr. Dahlan (who has written over 2,000 articles on nutrition and lipid and fat science research and is ranked amongst “The World’s 16 Most Influential Muslim Scientists” in science and technology), he showed me around the super high-tech research center, where scientists do molecular testing for animal fatty acids and proteins or DNA (often used in

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6 million-plus Jews) yet kosher food sales are more than double those of halal. This is because the general public has a conception of ‘kosher’ as being healthy, as opposed to just something religious. Imagine what halal sales can be like if the halal logo were seen as the same thing.” Indeed, the number of kosher consumers in the U.S. exceeds twelve million, with the kosher product inInterestingly enough, halal certification isn’t just dustry racking up over 12 million dollars in sales. for religious purposes, but actually part of a far greater bit of global branding and marketing. Dr. Many businesses in Thailand don’t get halal certiDahlan gave the example of how one of Thai- fication precisely because they don’t know about land’s top yogurt manufacturers didn’t renew its marketing potential and benefits, and the Hatheir halal label several years ago and noticed a lal Science Center seeks to inform and assist them substantial drop in sales from the northeast Isaan with this and open the door for further opporturegion. Sending out a market team to investigate, nities. The Thai government recently coined the they discovered that consumers (non-Muslims) term ‘kitchen of the world’ in its efforts to market were no longer buying the product because the Thai foods, due to the country having so much trusted logo was no longer there. fresh food and raw materials that are available for export. Thailand is one of the world’s top exportThe United States is actually one of the top halal ers of sugar, rice, and canned pineapples, and is a markets in the world, due to consumer spend- leading Asean player in agricultural export. Halal ing power. As Dr. Dahlan says, “The population food export fits right into this, as most of these of Muslims and Jews in the U.S. is almost the products can naturally be given halal certificasame, (actually around 4-5 million Muslims and tion. Many businesses make the mistake of assuming that halal products only have to do with meat, rather than realizing that any product not using pork parts or alcohol may be eligible to be traded under a halal logo.

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cosmetic products and phar-meceuticals), check other products for evidence of alcohol, conduct testing for microbial contamination, and prepare products for halal certification, along with doing massive outreach and educational campaigns to make small businesses aware of the value of halal certification.

Science Center even showed me some of the latest technology: phone apps where the user can scan a barcode of any supermarket product and get a readout of the company that makes the product, whether or not they are halal, and when Looking at the halal logo as a consumer health they last got their certification amongst other brand, rather than a religious code, makes for things! some fascinating insights into global marketing and technology. Once recognized, the halal label For more information on halal products and ha(a stretched-out diamond with Arabic writing in lal certification in Thailand, contact the Halal Scithe center) can be seen on a broad number of ence Center at 02-218-1053 and 02-218-1054 or products here, and the researchers at the Halal visit their website at www.halalscience.org.

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