Thani Talk 2019 May

May 2019

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Thani Talk NONTHABURI NEIGHBORHOOD REACH

Serving the Nonthaburi community and supporting local charities since 1994

Coronation: Coronation Prep for King Rama X Pages 6-7

Cover Story: Annual Farewell Messages Pages 10-17

Community: Great Grapevine Tips Pages 20-21

Travel: Japan: In Search of Manga/Anime Pages 42-43 Thani Talk is generously sponsored by: September 2018

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NNR (Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach) is a not-for-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to serving the Nonthaburi community and supporting local charities since 1994. We achieve this by publishing Thani Talk, a free monthly magazine that has a distribution of 1,400 copies, as well as by hosting the NNR Annual Charity Bazaar.

Additionally, NNR hosts monthly socials and organizes monthly tours. There are no membership dues, and anyone living in Nonthaburi is already a member.

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NNR BOARD 2018-2019 Chairperson

Liz Garrigan

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Sally Elliott

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Francesca Whitehead

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Letter from NNR’s Chairperson

Join us for the May 24 Mini Bazaar This is the time of year when our expat community has to say goodbye to so many who have contributed so much, through their involvement at school, church, work, or local charities. So inside this month’s pages, readers will find that we have featured some of these wonderful personalities.

Before everyone leaves for the summer, NNR would also like to thank Nichada Thani for its generosity over the course of the year, especially for its sponsorship of our annual Bazaar (please put Nov. 9 on your calendar!) and of the upcoming May 24 Mini Bazaar, which will be from 10 am to 2 pm at 761 Veranda. We hope to see you there for special eats and wonderful vendors!

Liz Garrigan, NNR Chairperson

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Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach

A volunteer group serving the Nonthaburi community and supporting local charities since 1994 Calendar of Events

Letter from NNR’s Chairperson NNR Social NNR Tours Coronation: Cover Story: Heard It Through the Grapevine Fitness & Activities Nonthaburi & Beyond Thani Talk Recruits Talent Thani Talk Archive Index Travel: Japan in the Spring Community News Restaurant Review

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May 4-6: Coronation May 10: NNR Tour, Flower Workshop, p. 5 May 10-12: Sop Moei Arts Sale, p. 19 May 11: ThaiCraft Fair, p. 36 May 11: Nichada Thani Anniversary, p. 9 May 12: Photo Exhibit at Sweet Poppy, p. 39 May 17, 31: Comedy Den, p. 44 May 24: NNR Mini-Bazaar, p. 4 ** Full calendar listing on p. 23 **

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NNR Social

NNR MINI-BAZAAR!!

FRIDAY, MAY 24 10 AM - 2 PM 39/761 Veranda Sponsored by:

Please join us at this unique NNR Social event where various vendors and charities will have interesting and fun items for you to purchase. Stop in for a cup of coffee and something to nibble on, provided by Billy's Bites and London Pie. Need any last minute gifts and items to take home this year?

Here is a sampling of what you can find! * CARRY ON selling beautiful rice bags and accessories * DESERT DIAMONDS providing a collection of jewelry featuring premium grade diamond simulates * SALA Stainless Steel offering a vast variety of stainless steel items * TOM K Just Be handmade genuine Silver & Gold jewels * I-Care boys offering pretty papier-mâchÊ vases, hand-woven keychains, and some painted Buddhas and animals made from concrete molds * I-Care girls with gorgeous pillows, keychains, bags and woven wreaths, all made from donated and upcycled materials * Home for the Destitute offering rugs and bags made from upcycled materials * Weighted Blankets which can be calming and therapeutic and help reduce anxiety * Mekong Quilts offering beautiful handmade items * One of a kind artwork * A beautiful selection of colorful dishes Veranda is located beside Starbucks. 761 is the last house on the right. There will be plenty of parking. For further information, please contact Chantal Bremner (nnrsocial@gmail.com).

NNR Tours

Floral Arts Workshop: May 10

There is a rich flower arrangement tradition in Thailand. Indeed the floral art epitomizes the glorious intersection of beauty and nature. Once again this year, we are able to offer this unique workshop thanks to the unfailing kindness of Khun Pichada of Asian Tigers, who organizes and sponsors the event.

This year we are happy to invite you on Friday, May 10 from 9 am to 12 noon, to this wonderful workshop.

Participants will learn how to create garlands and will learn about the rich history and symbolism of flower arrangements in Thailand. This way, we will gain insight into the rich culture in which we are fortunate to live. You will, of course, be able to take your beautiful work home with you.

Maida Muslic-Kovar and Pascale Kervyn NNR Tour Coordinators When: Friday, May 10 9 am to 12 noon Where: The home of Birgit Sund 39/165 Natakorn Park Cost: 300 baht To sign up please send an email to: nnrtour@gmail.com The tour is limited to 14 participants.

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Coronation:

Coronation of King Rama X: May 4-6

On May 4th, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (King Rama X) will be crowned the tenth monarch of Thailand’s Chakri dynasty, founded in 1782.

To mark the historic occasion, the kingdom will celebrate with official events throughout the May 4-6 weekend, including the coronation on May 4th, and a royal procession near the Sanam Luang area to greet the people on May 5th.

The coronation of King Rama X comes two years and seven months after the passing of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX), the longest reigning Thai monarch. King Vajiralongkorn, 66, is one of four children born to King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit. He is their only son. At the age of 20, he was named the Crown Prince by his father.

This year during the Songkran holiday in April, you may have noticed that yellow shirts and other yellow attire were being sold alongside flowery and colorful Songkran shirts, and that a lot of Thais were wearing yellow. That was part of the lead up to the coronation.

Both King Rama IX and Rama X were born on a Monday, and according to Thai tradition, the color for Monday is yellow. Therefore, Thais are wearing yellow as a gesture of respect for the monarchs.

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If you would like to brave the heat to see the May 5th post-coronation procession in person, check out the map on page 7. Please note that the final route may be slightly different.

Given that the previous coronation in Thailand was 69 years ago, when King Bhumibol was crowned in 1950, the coronation of King Vajiralongkorn is truly a historic event not to be missed.

We wish King Rama X and the entire kingdom a prosperous and peaceful future.

Liz Lu (Top) Honoring a Monarch Display at International School Bangkok celebrating the May 4 coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (King Rama X).

(Opposite Page): Scouting a moment in history * Pichada See Rajavech, with camera in hand, braved scorching temperatures to capture the pageantry of rehearsals for the coronation. Photos on p. 7 submitted

by Pichada See Rajavech. * Bill Fear transformed Khun Pichada’s sketches of the rehearsals into a route map for the royal procession on May 5. (Final route may be modified for security reasons.)

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Cover Story:

Annual Farewell Edition Each May, Thani Talk brings you the annual farewell edition in which we feature good-bye messages from neighbors who are leaving Thailand. It only represents a sample of the many who are getting ready to depart. This year, it seems more neighbors than usual are packing up to move back home or to their next posting. The Facebook group Nichada Expats Yard Sale has been buzzing with “For Sale” posts as people prepare for their departures.

As you can see from the 11 farewell messages on the following pages, our community is extremely diverse and

international. Thani Talk readers hail from all over the world, and 9 nationalities are represented in this farewell edition. At ISB, students come from 52 nations.

Our community’s diversity is our strength. We share our cultures, make friends and explore Thailand together.

We create memories and friendships that will last us a lifetime.

To all of our neighbors who are moving on to new beginnings elsewhere, we wish you the very best.

Liz Lu, Editor

Ready to Explore Zambia Nationality: Born and raised in South Korea and became a U.S. citizen.

Hometown: Ashburn, Virginia Other postings: None Organization that brought you to Thailand: U.S. Embassy Number of years in Thailand: 4 years Number of children: 3 - ages 3, 8 and 10 Moving to what city and country: Lusaka, Zambia Plans: We look forward to experience safari and outdoor life in Zambia, Africa. Also expect to have a vegetable garden and chicken coop at home!

Memories: I had my third child Daniel in Thailand and now he turns 3 years old. It was just precious time for my family to live in Thailand. Hope he will remember it too. I loved to learn how to cook Thai food from my friends and also enjoyed introducing Korean food to them. They like to eat Kimchi! Joining Bible Study Fellowship at Chaengwattana Community Church has been a great opportunity for me to nourish my soul.

Studying bible and sharing my thoughts in the group made me feel connected.

Advice for newcomers: Make an effort to learn Thai even after you can count numbers in Thai! Enjoy the convenience of living in Nichada: golf cart commutable school, markets, hospital, pools etc.

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Ji-Hyun Yun

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Back to the Land of the Long White Cloud

Nationality: New Zealand Hometown: Napier, Hawkes Bay Other postings: We have previously lived in London and Doha.

Organization that brought you to Thailand: International School Bangkok Number of years in Thailand: 8 Number of children: Sam, 7 and Noah, 5 Moving to what city and country: A small town called Geraldine in Southern Canterbury, New Zealand.

Plans: I will be working as an Assistant Principal at Geraldine High School.

Memories: Obviously the birth of our two boys here in Bangkok was very memorable. We arrived in Bangkok during the 2011 floods, Hannah was pregnant and the flood threatening to cut off Nichada was a memorable time. Through work I have had the opportunity to go on some amazing GCW trips throughout Thailand and the wider region. However, our most valuable memories are of the friends we have made and the experiences we have shared with them. Thailand has been an amazing place to raise our two boys, and we will miss so many things about it but are also excited to experience life in NZ and introduce the boys to their country.

Advice for newcomers: Take advantage of the front gate community, I recommend Layla’s BBQ chicken, Yellow Noodles at the corner stand, Great Massage and May 2019

the Home Fries at New York Diner. If you have a helper then invest time and effort to bring them into your family.

Over the past 5 years, P’ Nut has helped us raise our boys, navigate Thailand customs and cultures as well as becoming a lifelong family member. She has enriched our experience here more than anything else.

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Richard Harvey

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Moving to the U.S. Capital Nationality: American Hometown: Columbia, South Carolina Other postings: Athens, Greece Organization that brought you to Thailand: US Embassy Number of years in Thailand: 3 Number of children: 3 Moving to where: Washington, DC Plans: Enjoy family and friends in DC - and go abroad again eventually!

Memories of Nichada Days: Organizing ESL classes, working on Unofficial Nichada, teaching people to sew and organizing sales of weighted blankets to employ local refugees all gave me so much joy. SO many adventures with Nichada friends outside the bubble with memories I'll treasure forever—trying Bungee Dance for the first time, river taxi-ing, trying new food and every kind of coffee Thailand has to offer.

Advice for newcomers: Put energy into making friends early! Don't wait to be invited to do something. Invite others to join you and get adventuring. SO much to do here, and you're bound to trip over various Thai-isms, but it's so worth the effort!

Susan Yates

Reunion in Vietnam

Nationality: Japanese Home Town: Kobe city, Hyogo, Japan Other Postings: None Company: Dentsu group Years in Thailand: 20 years downtown and 2 years in Nichada Children: 3 (ISB Class of 2017, Class of 2019, G6) Moving to: Hanoi, Vietnam Plans: After sending my second son to Japan and helping him apply to the universities in Japan, my daughter and I will join my husband in Hanoi, and the three of us will live in a compound like Nichada Thani in Hanoi and make new friends.

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Memories: When I moved to Nichada Thani, it was one of the hardest times of my life. As my husband moved to Hanoi, Vietnam, and my first son moved to Japan in the summer 2017, my life had a big change. But moving to Nichada Thani from downtown Bangkok made my day! I joined some groups such as Pathum Thani Jakayans (Monday cycling), Zumba, Latin Dance, Adult Education classes, a handcraft club, and worked as a Morning Japanese volunteer.

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Cover Story With the help of many cheerful and generous group leaders, I was highly motivated to live happily every day.

My life is now in full bloom just like the golden shower trees. I had such a great adventure here in Nichada Thani and sincerely thank all of those whom I met.

Advice: Go outside and enjoy new encounters, even if you are not a confident English speaker (particularly Japanese friends!). Smile and say hi to your neighbors while taking a walk. You don’t have to be perfect in English. Just enjoy a chat with them. Join groups and sign up for an event. If you are invited for a cup of coffee, just take the offer and cherish the time. Don’t be shy and never wait until you are fully confident in English.

Yufuko Tanaka With thanks to Mikiko Mizusawa for translation

Home to Amsterdam; Ready to Explore Europe Memories: So many, I don’t know where to start. Most dearly, all the friends we met. And of course many unforgettable memories of all our travels in the region.

My favorite travels: our road trips in Isaan and the North of Thailand, the trips to ‘our’ little paradise, Koh Phayam, and our boat trip through the archipelago of Southern Myanmar. But what may stick with me the longest, is the way I have seen my kids grow so immensely in the past four years, as they participated in many different sports, theater, music activities and made friends with children from all over the world. For that, I will be forever grateful to ISB and this community.

Advice to newcomers: Just dive in! Don’t wait to get involved. Volunteer work makes you settle in fast, as you will feel useful and meet many new friends. It will leave you enough time to enjoy the beauty of Thailand.

Lizette van Bergen

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Nationality: Dutch Hometown: Amsterdam Other postings: none Company that brought you to Thailand: ING/TMB Numbers of years in Thailand: 4 Number of children: 2 (Mees, 12 years old and Kate, 10 years old) Moving to what city and country: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Plans: I plan to travel in Europe as much as possible, to show my kids the treasures of their own continent. But most of all, I expect to enjoy riding our bikes along the canals of Amsterdam and walking our dog on the beach near our summer house.

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Homeward Bound for Israel

Nationality: Israeli Hometown: Tel Aviv Other postings: New Delhi, Washington DC Company that brought you to Thailand: Exlibris Number of years in Thailand: 9 years Number of children: 2 (Daniella and Nevo ) Moving to what city and country: Tel Aviv, Israel Plans: Settle in my hometown and country, with family and close friends. Teach yoga and mindfulness for kids

and travel around Israel with my family. Plant some roots in my kids and explore the desert.

Memories Nichada Thani : Unparalleled safety and secuirty.

A good place for raising children. Positive and happy attitude of the Thais, to others and to life will miss the incomparable willingness of the Thais to make my life in their culture a pleasant one.

ISB: Events such as Intercultural Day and IFF, Booster, IASAS, Once a Panther, always a Panther. My yogi students at ISB. The ISB guards, staff, teachers, outstanding facilities and the Grind.

As a spa fan, I will miss Bamboo spa and having a massage at home. Panther master swimming and yoga. Driving my golf cart Lala. Meh Baan, temples, travel with family and friends, my cooking class, multinational friends, and last but not least, Thai food and Thai holidays.

Advice for newcomers: Be involved in the community.

Be open minded and curious. Volunteer at ISB or anywhere. Find a book club, study Thai culture, make new friends and try keeping the old.

Tali BenZvi

Off to a Second Posting in California

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Nationality: Canadian Hometown: Calgary but haven’t lived there in 23 years Other postings: Jakarta (2.5 years); Indonesia (4 years); Kuwait (5 Years); Saudi Arabia (3 years); Bakersfield, California (4 years); Rumbia, Indonesia (1 year); Erbil, Iraq (4 years); Bangkok, Thailand (4 years) Company that brought you to Thailand: Chevron Number of children: 2 Moving to: Bakersfield, California, US Plans: Do lots of camping and hiking with the dogs, snow skiing in the California mountains, traveling to wine country and the coastal areas.

Memories: It has been a wonderful time in Bangkok. We have had many friends leave before we did and that is always a sad time. The Thai people are wonderful, warm and caring and I will forever miss their genuine smiles. We have had great interesting travels all over Asia and I will truly miss the travelling.

Advice for newcomers: Get involved with the community and learn about the culture by learning the Thai language.

Barbara Lewis May 2019

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Fifth Country Posting is in Indonesia Nationality: American Hometown: Indianola, Iowa Other postings: Dublin, Ireland; Perth, Australia; Davao City, Philippines; Bangkok, Thailand (twice) Company that brought you to Thailand: Black & Veatch Number of years in Thailand: 6.5 Number of children: 3 Moving to what city and country: Jakarta, Indonesia Plans: Once school wraps up, we will pack up our household and go back to the US for 6 weeks. Our new adventure in Jakarta begins August 1.

Memories: My favorite memories are of times spent with my kids at ISB and with friends in and around Bangkok. My kids have had so many amazing experiences at ISB and I am thrilled to have witnessed most of them. As we've spent quite a bit of time in Bangkok, I've had many opportunities to show visitors and new friends around the city. We love seeing the sights through their eyes. There is so much to see and do, it never gets old.

Advice for newcomers: You've left your home country... now leave your comfort zone and try new things. Enjoy the safety of the bubble, but get out of it each week and go see/do/eat/try something new!

And volunteer! Our area offers tons of wonderful, organized ways to give back to humanity.

Volunteer at school, at orphanages, at BBFL (Bumble Bee Free Library). It's so easy to find the opportunities. This sets a great example for kids and reflects positively on the expatriate community as a whole. Be a giver!

Katie Edsall

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Returning to South Africa

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Dee and Andrew Pennels

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Nationality: South African Hometown: Mooi River Other postings: None Organization that brought you to Thailand: Chaengwattana Community Church Number of years in Thailand: 8 Number of children: Robbie, 3.5 and Davy, 1.5 years Moving to what city and country: Mooi River, South Africa Plans: We are going to lead the Mooi River Baptist Church, the church that we got married in and the church that Dee grew up in.

Memories: Some of our favourite memories have been the various Amazing Race events that we have put on and have had so many community members be a part of; the high school beach retreats to Koh Talu; the beginning of every year where we get to welcome all the new people that have moved to the community; coaching JV girls touch rugby, U15 boys rugby and track and field; Dee doing her 3-month teaching practice in Grade 8 Maths at ISB; Friday morning coffee runs with MRTT; EW (Encouraging Women) and the different womens' and church retreats that we have been on; Story Time at Bumble Bee Free Library and baby music class; being a part of the Chaeng Gang and Tri Guys. There are so many amazing opportunities living in Nichada Thani community, and we have been blessed to be a part of many various groups over the years. Of course the opportunity to travel to many other countries while living internationally, as well as meeting so many people from all over the world, is a precious gift!

Advice for newcomers: Get involved! There are multitudes of different activities and so many wonderful

people to meet. Give of your time generously; you will probably never have so much time to give again. There are many ways to serve and to connect with people and you might meet some people who will become like family to you.

Travel and experience all that Asia has to offer.

There are people who travel in all different styles and on different budgets, so don't be shy to ask for advice. Enjoy every moment and focus on the positives. There are pros and cons to every posting, your focus will make all of the difference! Be kind to Thai people, be patient with them and always try to understand. They will really appreciate you and go the extra mile to accommodate you. We love so many people here and are definitely leaving a part of our hearts in Thailand but specifically in Nichada and at Chaengwattana Community Church. It is an amazingly unique community and we love the people deeply. Please come and visit us in South Africa if you ever get the chance. It is a beautiful country well worth visiting!

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Returning to the USA Nationality: American Hometown: Monroe, Washington Other postings: South Dakota, Missouri, Alaska, New York, Texas, Washington­—all in the U.S. Organization that brought you to Thailand: U.S. Army Numbers of years in Thailand: 4 Children: Nicholas (23), Natalie (20), Olivia (16) Moving where: Gaithersburg, Maryland, U.S. Plans: See much more of my adult children living in the U.S.!

Memories: The noise, smells, and suffocating heat that overwhelmed our senses when we first arrived were quickly surpassed by our excitement of the adventure ahead. My memories of first arriving in Nichada included sitting across from other Newbies at the ISB school orientation and connecting instantly with those who would continue to be great friends all four years! I loved seeing our children live and travel internationally for the first time!

Advice for newcomers: Find others who share the same interests and passions and go out and explore the Greater Bangkok area as much as you can. Connect with the local Thai community by finding a charity organization that you love. Bumble Bee Free Library was the place for me and is a great way to connect and meet the neighborhood children. Join After the Boxes and Encouraging Women Bible Study!

Kelley Weg

From Papua New Guinea, USA, Thailand to Perth Nationality: Papua New Guinea Hometown: Rabaul, East New Britain Province Other postings: Houston, USA; Sydney & Perth, Australia Company that brought you to Thailand: Chevron Number of years in Thailand: Almost 7 Years Number of children: 3 Moving to what city and country: Perth, Australia Plans: Enjoy the beautiful coastline and sunsets in Western Australia­—when there aren’t any rugby or footy games on.

Memories: All 3 of our children graduated from ISB so we have a lot of family memories. I must say we’ve met such lovely people along the way, from our caring driver Narong and his family to our wonderful colleagues. It really is the people we will miss the most.

Advice for newcomers: Enjoy every minute of your time in beautiful Thailand! It goes by so quickly!

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Yoga of Awareness Kerstin Wild Integral Sound Healing What is it?

Sound Therapy is effective in not only achieving a state of relaxation but it also has a way of moving through blockages in the body. Sounds or vibrations are well known to treat conditions as stress, shock, anxiety, high blood pressure, depression, specific health issues & symptoms, pain, addiction or drugissues…

Group classes Gong-Bath & Meditation: - Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15am - Wednesdays, 4:15-5:00pm New class Private classes - Only few time slots

Kundalini Yoga Class – 90 min Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 7:45-9:15am 450.00 Thb drop in / 400.00 Thb 10-times-ticket First class The 300.00

Which tools can be used in a private session?

- Kundalini Yoga - Pranayama Exercises - Meditation - Mantras - Reiki - Gongs - Singing Bowls - A variety of other sounds Please contact me for more information and to register to classes.

Gong-Bath & Meditation – 45 min Tuesdays: 9:30-10:15am Wednesdays: 4:15-5:00pm NEW Class 250.00 Thb drop in / 200.00 Thb – 10-times-ticket

Yoga for Kids – 45 min / 6-9-years-old Wednesdays: 3:00-3:45pm 250.00 Thb drop in / 200.00 Thb – 5-times-ticket

(tickets are valid 6 months)

Baan Shakti 163 Nathakorn Park

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Sale at Nichada

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Friday to Sunday,3days

10am-6pm (Last day 3pm)

2nd Floor Nichada Plaza

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This sale was made possible thanks to the generous support from Sharman Board shop.

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Heard It Through the Grapevine

Heard It Through the Grapevine

This column offers a chance to share all those good finds and tips that are helpful to others.

If you have tips to share, please send them to Liz at nnrnews@gmail.com.

New on Soi Thonglor! DONKI Mall Thonglor

Fans of Daiso at Central Changwattana are in for a treat! A new Japanese themed mall DONKI Mall Thonglor recently opened on a busy soi linking the upscale Thonglor & Ekkamai neighborhoods in Bangkok, well known for boutique shops, upscale eateries and bars and sought after residences for expats and Thai families.

DONKI Mall Thonglor is loaded with a Japanese food court, restaurants, shops (including Daiso), nail salons, eyeglass shops, a sporting goods store plus more. The anchor of the DONKI Mall is Don Don DONKI which is open 24 hours and has a supermarket, its own food court and sells all types of goods including healthcare and lifestyle items, gifts etc. Don Don DONKI also has a store on Orchard Road in Singapore as a hint of its popularity! Check out the list of the shops on each floor on the Facebook page - DONKI Mall Thonglor.

Gaining popularity since its opening in February, the mall features the D-Sports Stadium on the 5th floor.

D-Sports is an indoor sports and entertainment facility.

Escape the heat, buy an hourly pass with the ability to top-up and enjoy bouldering, hitting balls in the batting 20

cages or playing badminton or tennis. There is a Game Zone and a Kid Zone as well. General admission price runs from 150 baht per hour during the week to 170 baht on weekends (30 baht higher in the evenings!) Discounts are available for students with IDs, kids under 13, preschool kids and parents who are accompanying their kids.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a party room for birthdays and other special occasions.

Pick your time wisely to avoid the traffic headaches common in that area of the city! DONKI Mall is accessible by either the Ekkamai or Thonglor BTS stations, and they have a dedicated parking garage for those driving down.

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Ginny Condra DONKI Mall Thonglor 107 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Bangkok Facebook: DONKI Mall Thonglor, D-SportsStadium May 2019

Heard It Through the Grapevine

Zanook Wake and Aqua Park A refreshing adventure awaits at Zanook Wake and Aqua Park in the Bang Bon district of Bangkok for families and groups of friends looking to cool off during the summer months in Bangkok. This cable-guided wake park has been open for three years and hosts a range of activities for kids and adults of all ages and skill levels (would recommend solid swimming ability!) Bangkok. com reviewed the park and noted the “reassuringly modern and high quality equipment” which is always good to hear! There’s a restaurant and coffee shop on site with a nice deck for those that want to relax and watch the action. There are trampolines for kids to enjoy and a Muay Thai gym for lessons or to get in a workout.

On the lake, beginners can learn how to kneeboard, wakeboard or ski with a personal coach. A 30-minute lesson as part of a two hour package costs 750 baht.

Those who have enjoyed the sport before can practice their skills and learn new tricks on the ramps of various sizes around the lake. Pricing varies with weekend and weekday rates, package deals, day and half day passes.

It’s around 600 baht for four hours of wakeboarding but do check to confirm. Stand up paddles boards are also available to enjoy out on the lake.

A big draw at the lake is the Zanook Aqua Park, a large inflatable aqua park adventure course occupying the middle of the lake. Climb, crawl, slide, jump, and splash your way around the course for a ton of fun. Life jackets required! Adults pay 300 baht and children pay 200 baht for access to Zanook Aqua Park.

Zanook is a great place for a day trip or half-day outing for families and for groups. Khun Ann said they have hosted many kids’ birthday parties. The park opens at 9:00 am­—the morning is reserved for kid’s classes ­­­—and closes at 9:30 pm. There are floodlights lighting up the action in the evening. Khun Ann will readily answer any questions you may have, and she suggested calling ahead before you make the journey!

Ginny Condra 77 Bangbon 3 Rd., Bangbon, Bangkok Khun Ann - 0622656451 Facebook: Zanook Wake Park Wakeboard BTS Wutthakat on Silom Line + 20 min taxi ride May 2019

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Fitness & Activities Community FitnessNeighborhood & Activities Listings Nichada

Yoga & Fitness Classes Community Fitness & Activities Listings Kundalini Yoga - Baan Shakti Alignment Based Yoga with Napisa

Ashtanga Yoga with PanZen PanZen, 097-227-6999 panzenyoga@hotmail.com http://panzenyoga.wix.com/panzen

Napisa Pant, 086-975-7187 napisapant.yoga@gmail.com FB: yogawithnapisa

Ashtanga Yoga with Marie Marie Massard, 098-882-8990 marie.massard@gmail.com Class fees donated to BBFL.

Underdog Wellness Fitness Classes (UW) Yoga, Booty Barre, Mat & Reformer Pilates Stacy Klob, scklobhome@icloud.com FB: Underdog Wellness

Iyengar Yoga Juan Bodan, 081-285-3050 Monday Kundalini Yoga 7:45-9:15 Iyengar Yoga 7:50-9:20 Napisa Restorative 8:45-10:15 Mixed level Napisa Evening Yoga 5:00-6:15 pm

Weekly Schedule Wednesday

Tuesday Hatha Yoga w/Katja 8:30-9:15 (Baan Shakti) Iyengar Yoga 7:50-9:20 Gong & Meditation 9:30-10:15 Underdog Wellness 9:30 Booty Barre 10:30 Yoga Ashtanga Yoga PanZen 3:45-4:45

Kundalini Yoga All Levels 7:45-9:15 Napisa Alignment Flow 7:45-9:15 Level 2 Iyengar Yoga 7:50-9:20 Underdog Wellness 9:30 Yin Yoga Kerstin Yoga for Kids 3:00-3:45 Ashtanga Yoga PanZen 3:45-4:45 Napisa Restorative 3:45-4:45

Kerstin Wild, 086-372-9750 kerstin.bangkok@gmail.com www.yoga-of-awareness.com Private classes available

Das PowerHaus Pilates + TRX Reformer, Mat with props, TRX Joanna Brittingham, 089-846-6610 joanna.brittingham@gmail.com FB: @daspowerhausnichada

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Friday

Iyengar Yoga Kundalini Yoga All Levels 7:50-9:15 7:45-9:15 Underdog Wellness Napisa Alignment Flow 9:30 Mat Pilates 7:45-9:00 Beg-Level 1 Ashtanga Yoga PanZen Iyengar Yoga 3:45-4:45 7:50-9:20 Napisa Teen Yoga Ashtanga Yoga Marie 5:00-6:00 pm 9:30-11:00 **Sunday** Ashtanga Yoga Marie 7:30-9:00

Meditation Learn TM (Transcendental Meditation) Expert instruction by a 35-year teacher of meditation. Â Contact Ellie: eedelhoff@hotmail.com www.TM.org www.DavidLynchFoundation.org

Meditation - Dynamic & Vipassana Meditation Monday 9:00-10:30, Terrace Residence/Nichada Thani Teaching, meditation and Q&A Marie Massard, 098-882-8990 (Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s App & Line) marie.massard@gmail.com

Sport

Dance Bollywood Dance Suitable for all levels!

Wed & Thurs 9:30-10:30 Afternoon Classes: Tues or Wed 5:00-6:00 Contact Irit: 086-004-4840 iritmike@gmail.com Zumba Chaengwattana Community Church Mon, Wed & Friday FB: Zumba Nichada Thani Class fee donated to charity!

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Masters Swimming - Nichada Pool, Tues & Thurs 7:30-8:30 Contact: Kerstin Wild, kerstin.bangkok@gmail.com Biking - Meet at Sichaitong gate! Weekday rides Mon & Wed at 7:30 am.

Contact: Henrietta Bullinger, hbullinger@gmail.com. Weekends at 7:00 am.

Contact: Chris Oglesby, caoglesby@hotmail.com Tennis with Coach Sagi - Nichada tennis courts Contact: Sagi Luft, 092-271-2110, sagiluft@hotmail.com Some classes have fees associated with them, while others are free.

Please contact each group leader for more information.

If you would like to list your group here, please submit your announcement by the 15th of each month to nnradverts@yahoo.com.

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Nonthaburi & Beyond

Exhibitions and Events

Concert: Jason Mraz Good Vibes Tour Date: May 21 Time: 8:30pm Location: Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani Tickets: Thaiticketmajor.com Tel. 02-262-3456

Twelfth Night Bangkok Community Theatre brings you Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classic comedy.

Dates: May 23-25; May 30-31; June 1 Times: 7:30pm; Matinees at 3pm on May 25, June 1.

Tickets: 800 baht. (Students 400 baht at matinees only) Location: Creative Industries in M-Theatre Info: info@bangkokcommunitytheatre.com Tel: 084-388-5650

Calendar of Events

Exhibition: Thailand Golf Expo Exhibit showcases comprehensive range of golf destinations, products and services.

Date: May 16-19, 2019 Time: 11am- 8pm Location: EH 102, at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) Website: www.thailandgolfexpo.com May 2019

May 1: Labor Day May 1-31: Clearance Sale at ST Trading, p. 47 May 4-6: Coronation of King Rama X. p. 6-7 May 10: NNR Tour: Flower Workshop, p.5 May 11: Nichada Thani Anniversary, p. 9 May 11: ThaiCraft Fair, p. 36 May 11: GS Father-Daughter Dance, p. 47 May 10-12: Sop Moei Arts Sale, p. 19 May 12-June 8: Photo Exhibit at Sweet Poppy, p. 39 May 16-19: Thailand Golf Expo, p. 23 May 17: Comedy Den, p. 44 May 21: Jason Mraz concert, p. 23 May 23-25; 30-31; June 1: Twelfth Night, p. 23 May 24: NNR Mini-Bazaar, p. 4 May 31: Comedy Den, p. 44 May-June: Sale at Mon Voyage, p. 40

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Thani Talk Recruits Talent

Join the Thani Talk Team!

Magazine is Recruiting New Talent Thani Talk started as an 8-page type-written community newsletter back in 1994. It is now a 52-page monthly magazine with a print as well as an online version. We provide the community with news, features and other helpful information that make life easier and help us be better connected.

Come join the Thani Talk team!

Just as in the community at-large, some of our Thani Talk team members are leaving Thailand this summer.

Thank you to Barb Lewis for her restaurant reviews, and much appreciation to Susan Yates and Laurie Burin

for their help in gathering wonderful tips for our popular “Heard It Through the Grapevine” section.

We need plenty of people to write and contribute to the magazine’s news sections. Check out the list below for a volunteer job that fits your interests and talents.

No experience necessary. The only requirements are enthusiasm and the ability to meet deadlines.

See your work published! If interested, please contact me at: nnrnews@gmail.com.

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Thani Talk Archive Index

* Summer Reading * Index to some top Thani Talk articles online (2012-Present) check out this link: issuu.com/nnrthanitalk Annual Travel Issue

Cover Stories: Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Picks 2014 April: Meet Our Muslim Neighbors 2014 December: 10th Anniversary of the Southeast Asian Tsunami.

2014 September: 20th Anniversary of Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach (NNR) 2015 December: Religious venues: Meet Our Diverse Community: Worshipping and Living Side by Side 2017 October: In Honor of King Rama IX 2018 April: Growing Trend: Men as Trailing Spouses 2019 March: Discovering Nonthaburi 2019 April: Bangkok Shopping District

Cover Stories: News Round Ups 2015 September: International Clubs in Bangkok 2016 October : Charities and Volunteering 2015 November: Sports Roundup 2016 March: Libraries of Bangkok 2016 April: Massages 2018 March & October: Interest Groups 2018 September : Mega Edition, Grapevine tips

Annual Farewell Issue: (Each May)

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2014 February: Aurora Borealis in Sweden, Bungee jumping in New Zealand, Beaches of Thailand, Disneyland in Hong Kong.

2015 February: Skiing in Canada, Safari in Tanzania, Safari in South Africa.

2017 February: Ballooning in Myanmar; Motorcycle roadtrip in Thailand; Hanoi to Sapa in Vietnam; Exploring Kyoto; Iceland by Mini Van. 2018 February: Nepal, Red Lotus Lake in Udon Thani Thailand, Koh Rong Samleon in Cambodia 2019 February: Maldives, Dubai, Train to Laos, Cruise to New Zealand and Australia, Day Trips: Snorkeling in Sattahip, Maeklong Railway Market

PEOPLE: Profiles 2014 Sept: Alex Janney, owner of Que Pasa 2016 Apr: Rose Marie Wanchupela,owner, Rose Marie Academy 2016 Nov: Bruno Marchal, owner, Le Bouchon. 2017 Feb: Cherry Thamthai, owner Cherry Sweet Kitchen.

2017 Sept: K Veerapong Netiwinyoo, owner, New York Diner. 2019 Feb: Jum Chemnasira, owner, OC Organic

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Charity News

Where to Volunteer & Donate Goods Contact nnrcharity@gmail.com Home for Hope houses up to 90 children who have no parents or whose parents are unable to care for them.

The Home is managed by Father Paolo of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.

Volunteer Opportunity: Supporting activities such as games, sports, crafts, music, and English classes.

Assisting with home improvements/yard work.

When: Various times (including weekends) Where: 20-minute drive from Nichada.

Home for the Destitute

Home for the Destitute is a government-run facility in Pakkred housing up to 400 homeless adults and kids. The shelter also has a detention centre for Cambodian women and children awaiting court proceedings.

Volunteer Opportunity: Help with fruit donation, play with Cambodian children, interact with residents.

When: Every Thursday - 10 am to 12 pm Where: A 15-minute drive from Nichada.

Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disabilities (CCD) CCD is a Thai NGO that began in 1997 and runs multiple programs for disabled children from government homes as well as from the community. Goals include teaching social and life skills, working with families of disabled children, preparing older youths for employment opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunity: Supporting activities such as games, sports, crafts, music, etc.

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When: Various days and times Where: A 20-minute drive from Nichada.

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Home for Hope

1 Step, 2 Step The 1 Step, 2 Step program works with BanFeungFa, a residential facility for boys and girls with physical and/ or intellectual disabilities. The program offers excursions and visits with the children.

Volunteer Opportunity: Help with excursions and visits.

When: Monthly excursions. Various times for visits.

Where: 10-minute drive from Nichada.

I-Care Foundation (Ban Poomwaet Boys Home) (Ban Kredtrakarn Girls Home) I-Care Foundation supports Ban Poomwaet (government home for boys rescued from human trafficking) and Ban Kredtrakan (government home for girls rescued from human trafficking). Residents receive educational and/or vocational training to support their re-integration back into society.

Volunteer Opportunity: Support I-Care with English classes. Help with monthly Sports/Fun Day. When: Thursdays (9 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 am) for English classes.

Last Sunday of each month for Sports Day. Where: Ban Poomwaet is a 10-minute drive from Nichada. Ban Kredtrakkarn is located on Koh Kret Island (From Nichada, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 15-minute drive to the river, followed by a 10-minute boat ride.)

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Charity News SaiLom Project

Bumble Bee Free Library (BBFL)

SaiLom Project works with physically and intellectually disabled boys and young men living in a government facility (Rachawadee Home) to assist in developing life skills and provide job training so the young men can integrate into the workforce.

Volunteer Opportunity: Help with monthly excursions.

Offers of transportation for excursions are appreciated.

Assist with day programs.

When: Last Saturday of each month for excursions (9 am to 2 pm). Assist at SaiLom Centre (various times).

Where: 15-minute drive from Nichada.

BBFL provides free library services to everyone. In addition to offering Story Time for toddlers, free English classes for children and adults of all nationalities, Birthday Book Club and school scholarships to Thai children, the libray also operates a satellite “Reading Corner” at the Home for the Destitute (a government homeless shelter) Volunteer opportunity: Staff the libray, teach children and adults at Sunday English classes, chaperone field trips.

When: Tues./Thurs. for Story Time. Sunday afternoons for English classes. Various times for library duties.

Where: 3 minutes from Nichada, at 28/3 Soi Prasert Issaram (Blue house opposite Que Pasa restaurant)

Thanksgiving Home

Sparrow Home Sparrow Home houses children whose parents are in prison. Caretakers look after the children as well as take them to visit their parents so that the parent-child bond can be maintained.

Volunteer opportunity: Assist staff, play with and teach the children.

When: Various times, at volunteers’ convenience.

White Elephant

Thanksgiving Home, a home for about 25 children and youth with various forms of disabilities, provides rehabilitation and development of life skills.

Volunteer Opportunity: Assist English learning activities, crafts, music and other programs.

When: Various times (including weekends) Where: 10-minute drive from Nichada.

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In additon to the NNR-supported groups listed above, another local organization that welcomes donations of inkind goods is the White Elephant, a volunteer-run thrift store. Proceeds are donated to charity.

Volunteer opportunity: Sort and inventory donations, staff shop hours.

Where: 2nd floor, Oasis center, Samakkee Road.

If you would like to volunteer or donate in-kind goods to any of these groups, please contact Imogen Lee and Sally Elliott at: nnrcharity@gmail.com

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Travel: Japan in the Spring

Exploring Japan in the Spring

Pursuing Passion for Anime, Manga & Ramen

Songkran in Nichada is usually thought of in one of two ways: first, as a local experience involving plastic artillery and ice water or second, as time off to escape the oppressive heat and the crowded revelry of the Bangkok streets.

Our family decided to head to cooler weather and experience a different type of vacation this year by traveling to Japan in April. While the natural beauty of the Cherry Blossom season in Japan is hardly a secret to anyone in this area of the world, it was not the primary goal of our Songkran vacation. Yes, we did experience the wonders of pink and white flower petals falling to the impeccably clean Japanese streets, but our main mission was to experience a culinary and visual tour of our two daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite Japanese sub-culture: Anime (computer animation) and Manga (Japanese comics).

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We started our self-developed tour in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo. No Japan visit is complete without experiencing the fullness of the Shinjuku train station at rush hour (reported to be the busiest in the world). Another one of our daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite past-times is eating Ramen noodles, and it was an adventure finding small, local noodle shops hidden between high-end department stores and the busy commercial offices of this bustling district.

Next stop on the tour was a visit to the Akihabara district to face the anime and manga head on. Also known as Electric Town, Akihabara is where the die-hard fan-boys and girls go to peruse endless shops of DVDs, magazines, figures, and collectibles based on these popular animated stories. The main area was visually overwhelming with the colors of Japanese animation blending with antiquated discount electronics such as DVDs and PDAs. The rounded softness of Japanese anime signs juxtaposed harshly against the pixelated retro game figures of the 1980s, giving this area a nostalgic feel. We arrived early and had to let this area wake up. But when the people came (and they started to a little before lunch), the shops were busy with a mix of local businessmen,

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Travel teenage fanboys, and curious tourists making their way through stalls of “UFO Catchers” and capsule stations.

My daughters had found their Nirvana.

The next point of exploration was a short, but culturally important street in the Harajuku district called Takeshita Dori. This area is a focal point of extreme teenage fashion and cosplay, with trendy boutiques and used clothing stores containing the fashion-conscious teenage crowds. Don’t let the extravagance and extremeness of the dress fool you, as some of the best crepes in Tokyo can be had here as well! I’d suggest ordering a couple of crepe cones and then sitting on the street corner to do some of the most interesting people watching in Asia.

Of course, we fit in a day trip to Tokyo Disney, visited the Tokyo Museum of Art, and also took the bullet train down to Kyoto for a few days to see the obligatory “cherry blossom” streets, but I won’t bore you with those tiresome details. However, I will recommend that anyone going to Kyoto book an afternoon lesson at the Ramen Factory where noodle chefs teach you the intricate details of how to perfect this signature Japanese (and college student) dish. Our entire family are now certified Ramen Noodle cooks (we have a certificate to prove it!).

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Community News

Clearance Sale as ST Trading Shop Closes on May 31

One more local store is calling it quits, succumbing to the exodus of expat clients in recent years. Tata Thongthaeb, owner of ST Trading, a little home decor shop outside Nichada's main gate, said she will be closing at her current location (between New York Diner and Slider Shack) on May 31.

"Before when Chevron was here, I could sell," she said. (Chevron is still in Thailand, but many of its expat staff have left in recent years. - ed.). "Now

only embassy and private companies. Not too many people," Tata said. For the past three years, said Tata, she has seen a steady drop in sales.

The closing of ST Trading on Soi Prasert Issaram comes shortly after Emack and Bolio, the premium ice cream shop chain, recently closed its branch inside Nichada Thani.

Tata said that after she closes the Soi Prasert shop on May 31, she will move her business to her home, a shophouse at #4, Soi Samakkee, Soi 25. It's opposite the PTT gas station on Soi Samakkee.

To prepare for her move, Tata is holding a big clearance sale, offering 30% to 50% off on all items in her store. More than 90% of her souvenirs and home decor items are made in Thailand, she said. Rugs are from her husband Ali Syed's native Pakistan.

Tata said that even if she loses money on the clearance sale, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okay. She just wants to close down the Soi Prasert location in order to trim operating expenses.

For more information, Tata can be contacted at: 081-943-3749 Liz Lu

May 11: Father-Daughter Dance!

The Girl Scouts of Thailand are hosting their Annual Father Daughter Dance on May 11 at the Peninsula Hotel.

Join us for A Night Among the Stars!

Tickets are 1,700 baht per person through May 6, then they're 2,000 baht. Ticket sales end May 9.

Dinner, dancing, fun and games are included!

For tickets, information and other questions, email Mary Ann at maryannbanker1@gmail.com and/or Diana at drrosen@hotmail.com Mary Ann Morse and Diana Roeting

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Restaurant Review

Greyhound Café...Never Disappoints!

For this month’s article, I did a little research for fun to see how many restaurants there are in a typical mall in Bangkok. Central Chaengwattana, a suburban middleof-the-range shopping mall nearby, alone boasts over 30 restaurants, not counting food stalls in the food court.

Meanwhile, Bangkok’s Central World’s latest count of restaurants is almost 100. It’s no surprise that you might feel a bit overwhelmed when deciding where to eat!

However, I can suggest one restaurant that would neither disappoint nor would you ever get bored of, and that’s Greyhound Café.

Greyhound Café originated in 1997. The brand Greyhound is a fashion brand under the same ownership.

Greyhound Café established its first branch at the Emporium Mall and became an instant hit, drawing lines of people outside its doors since its inception. Luckily for us, it’s 2019 and now Greyhound Café has 16 branches nationwide (including one in Blueport Mall, Hua Hin) and has expanded its brand to include more offspring brands such as Another Hound Café, and Gin-Hey. We have always LOVED Greyhound Café as a family.

It has a variety of menus that fit everyone’s needs, from Thai food, European, American food or even Japanese. Their food and even drink menus are so extensive that even now after over 10 years of being a regular customer, I still haven’t tried every dish! I think it’s because I always go for my favorite dish whenever I visit it.

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A few of my favorites by category!

Soup and Salad: Grilled Pumpkin and Tofu Salad; Appetizers: Italian Bruchetta, Salmon Sashimi in Spicy Hot Sauce, Crispy Sweet Corn and Crab Meat, and Complicated Noodle (just try it ☺), Greyhound Famous Fried Chicken Wing; Noodles: beef salad noodle; Thai Main Dish: Thai Fried Rice with Dried Beef. An extensive vegetarian menu is also available.

The drink offerings are also just as impressive. I do not have enough space to list them all, but their drinks categories are cold beverages, hot beverages, fruit juices, floats, granitas, smoothies, and mocktails. Cocktails, wines and beer are available at certain branches. Their dessert choices are: toasts, crepes, cakes, Thai desserts, and ice cream.

Another thing that keeps us going back is their special seasonal menu. For example, during Thanksgiving/Christmas time, they’ll feature menus such as turkey and stuffing, with cranberry sauce and bread pudding. Currently their specials are the Best of Northern and Southern Thai Dishes, featuring favorite traditional Northern and Southern food. Also currently on offer is their “Into the Oasis” Heineken beer special. The Heineken beer blends include Hidden Daydream (mojito style beer), Citrus Wanderlust (Yusu orange flavored beer) and Ruby Star (Lemon and Salacca infused beer).

Their offerings keep coming and changing and keep drawing us back there. I guarantee you’ll love Greyhound Café so much and will keep going back there just like we do.

To find out more about Greyhound Café branches, check out their web site at www.greyhoundcafe.co.th.

The closest one to Nichada Thani is at Central Ladprao.

But you’ll find Greyhound Café at almost every major shopping mall in downtown Bangkok. Citibank card holders get 10% off food menus.

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Local Business

Phone

Baan Kimchi Korean BBQ/Thai Cuisine

02-952-0031

Bamboo Spa

02-583-9871

Burger King/Pizza Company

1112

Bank Krungsri

02-582-2669

Cafe Kabul (Indian & Afgan)

02-960-3368

BeWitch Salon

087-099-4569

Cherry’s Cakes

081-446-2646

Blue Sky Cafe

081-811-8455

KFC & Pizza Hut

1150

Clark Hatch Fitness Center

02-960-4326/27

Le Bouchon Food Delivery

02-038-3020

Foot Heaven

061-541-6353

The London Pie Shop

02-381-5818

4 Legs Pet Shop Grooming

084-424-6545

Hair by Jib

085-115-3093

McDonald’s

1711

Happy Teeth Dental Clinic

02-960-3988

Mr. Enzo’s

02-960-0412

Great Massage

02-960-3691

New York Diner

081-624-2099

ISB

02-963-5800

Pinocchio’s

02-573-5646

Le Studio Hair

084-022-9928

Que Pasa

02-960-3821

Nichada Customer Relations

02-960-4300

Pandit Carpets

081-828-2562

Salad Factory

02-001-5659

Panipa

02-960-3934

Scoozi

02-715-8555

Rex Pharmaplus

081-834-1306

Subway

02-960-3232

Rose Marie Academy

02-960-3663

Sudhathai

02-583-2694

Shawn Carpets

090-564-8927

Slider Shack

086-773-4140

Starbucks

02-967-9686

Villa Market

02-960-3585

Vapor Restaurant

02-832-0055

Wash-N-Dry

085-945-4132

Xuan Mai Restaurant

087-077-0605

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