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from Thani Talk 2020 March

Community Fitness & Activities

Vara Sumetanon In the March edition of Thani Talk, I’m pleased to introduce you to long-time contributing writer Vara Sumetanon, as well as to flag a new environmental column called “Caring for Our World”. In Community News, we bring you news from the American Women’s Club of Thailand. There is also a community reminder that Thai law requires golf cart drivers be at least 15 years old and have a valid driver’s license.

Our Heard It Through the Grapevine column offers recommendations about good local services such as Pastaman and Unicorn Club. In our PEOPLE section, we introduce you to Bamboo Spa owner Rin Minckler, who is celebrating the 12th anniversary of her popular spa in Nichada.

In Culture Corner, writer Kelly Kabat shares her in-depth knowledge of Buddhist symbolism. A In This Issue: Vara Sumetanon, Eco-News, Bamboo Spa’s Rin Minckler Liz Lu Editor, Thani Talk better understanding of the culture in our host country will increase appreciation of what we see around us, and enrich our lives.

This month’s cover story is written by Vara Sumetanon, a contributing writer for Thani Talk since 2013. She began as a restaurant reviewer and soon started crafting profiles and travel articles, as well as offering tips about good businesses and services for the Heard It Through the Grapevine section. In this issue of Thani Talk, Vara debuts her first cover story “All About Pets” – an overview of community resources on pet care. (pp. 14-20) From where to buy and adopt a pet, where to take them for medical care, and how to care for, train, and travel with them, she covers all the bases.

Vara, a Thai-American from Troy, Michigan, is a mother of three and enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, yoga and swimming. An animal lover, she has a 14-yearold poodle named Mushu. In this issue, she shares with readers all she knows about pet care resources in Thailand. Enjoy the read!