Pattaya Today Vol 16 Issue 14 - 1-15 April 2017

Volume 16, Issue 14

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Thai passport trauma O verseas travel restrictions for Thai passport holders seem to be tightening.

Whilst Singapore nationals can travel to 156 countries without a visa, Thais are restricted to about a quarter of that total.

As regards travel to European countries and the United States, Thais are now evidently subject to increasingly stringent visa rules.

Indeed, many Thais have commented how difficult it has become to obtain a visit (tourist) visa to the United Kingdom. Of course, British authorities deny there has been any recent change, but Thai applicants say that the documentation now required goes beyond the financial position of the sponsor and good reasons for returning to Thailand at the conclusion of the holiday. The “interview” is no longer as significant as the stack of paperwork required.

Several embassy refusal letters shown to Pattaya Today by disappointed Thais illustrate that the awarding authorities are looking for substantial proof of employment in Thailand or independent income or ownership of land or property.

It is apparently no longer good enough to have dependent children living in Thailand or being in receipt of regular, ongoing cash donations from the sponsor.

However, even this position is better for

the applicant than American embassy practice which dismisses an application without any written explanation at all.

Immigration specialists say that the difficulties for Thai passport holders are linked to the fact that many Thais want to be economic migrants and/or have overstay issues. Even so, applying for a visa in Thailand can be a traumatic experience. Visa fees tend to be high and non-refundable for the popular destinations, confusing questions on the application and demands for more and more documents about financial status.

Refused applicants say one of their problems is that working on a family

farm, for instance, does not necessarily produce the sort of proof embassies are seeking. Tax returns and business registrations in Thailand can be much more informal than in Europe. The fact that many countries have now outsourced their visa application procedures is another complicating factor. It can be very difficult or impossible to contact the people making the actual decisions.

These issues are leading some Thai government bureaucrats to talk of ‘visa reciprocity’, or making life more difficult for foreigners wanting visas to stay in Thailand.

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News Sellers caught by Police

Another necklace Korean robbed snatched of necklace

Around 30 locals were arrested on Walking Street and questioned regarding numerous tourist complaints of being harassed by vendors selling of flowers, taking photos for a fee, and begging for money, as well as transvestites offering sexual services. Police issued warnings.

Chinese tourist Zhang Yugin was walking with friends in North Pattaya when a man on a motorbike snatched a gold necklace from her neck. The necklace was valued at more than 100,000 baht. Many such snatches have been reported in Pattaya, all involving the same modus operandi.

Russian killed by Russian driver

Men on motorbike injured Jatuporn visits

Korean tourist Kim Min Yan he and his girlfriend were riding on separate motorbike taxis on Soi 2 when a third motorbike approached and the driver snatched Yan’s 150,000-baht necklace.

Police said they would check CCTV footage.

Arisman

An unidentified man crossing Jomtien Beach Road while using his cell phone was hit by a speeding car and hurled under a parked bus, according to a witness. Both the driver, Nikolas Solovjovs, and the victim are believed to be Russian nationals.

The victim was pronounced dead on the spot and Nikolas will be charged accordingly after the police officers found an empty can of beer inside his car.

Aggressive street vendors are illegals

Pushy street vendors accosting tourists on Bali Hai Pier finally captured the attention of the media and the police when annoyed Chinese visitors complained publicly. As it turned out, some 30 hawkers were revealed to be Cambodians here and working illegally for nearly five years and paying no taxes.

Naret Pomngam and Watcharametee Kankeaw were on a motorbike cruising the wrong way on a dark, one-way road in Hua Yai. Trying to avoid an oncoming vehicle, Naret lost control of the bike, which slid down a steep hillside. The driver was rushed to hospital while the passenger waited for the Sawangboriboon Foundation rescue team to cut the wheel of the motorbike which had pinned is leg.

Woman drowns in condo pool

A 53-year-old Russian woman drowned in a condo swimming pool in Naklua. Security at the building said they lifted the body of Svetlana Zimina from the pool when the victim’s husband asked for help.

A witness saw the victim and a companion drinking at the beachside and later move to the closed pool about 2:30 am.

The victim’s husband went to check on his wife and found her lifeless body floating on the water. The companion was nowhere to be found.

Police said there were no signs of physical injuries.

Red shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan visited former Phue Thai Party representative and red shirt core member Arisman Pongruangrong and 12 others at Nongpalai Remand prison after the Pattaya Provincial Court found them guilty of disrupting the ASEAN Summit in 2009. The defendants were sentenced to four years in prison.

Jatuporn, recently released from prison after posting bail on terrorism charges, together with a group of red shirt leaders and supporters, showed their support to the 13 convicted co-leaders.

Repeat offender caught

While cracking down on prostitution along the Beach Road, police happened upon a Norwegian tourist whose wallet had been stolen and in short order apprehended the thief. The tourist, Per Arne Kystad, said he was sitting near the beach when a stranger asked for a drink. After sharing several drinks, Kystad noticed that his wall was missing. The man fled and was chased by police and identified as Boonchay Srikaewboriboon. Busted with Kystad’s wallet and money, Boonchay admitted his crime.

The suspect previously served time for stealing, for stabbing an Iranian tourist, and for drug possession.

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News Newly appointed sports ambassadors joined herbalife spectacular event Herbalife, a global nutrition company, held its annual event in Pattaya where the company pledged to continue inspiring positive nutrition practices across the countr y by building upon its wide-ranging efforts encouraging healthy active lifestyles.The event was attended by over 3,000 independent Herbalife members who learned the latest updates on health trends and gained fitness tips from Herbalife nutrition experts.

A key highlight of the event was the presence of the newly appointed sports ambassadors Yossavadee Hassadeevichit, fashion model and marathon r unner, and Pacharapol Nipornram, junior badminton player. Earlier in February,

Herbalife announced the appointment of new Herbalife sports ambassadors and the launch of the “Shake up your life” campaign to motivate Thai people to change their lifestyles by emulating the sports ambassadors in living a healthy, active life.

“I am grateful to Herbalife for this fantastic opportunity to encourage Thais nationwide to focus on an active lifestyle,” said Yossavadee. “I would like to share the message that healthy living is within your reach. Two years ago, I started training and working out regularly. Now, I am proud to participate in local and international marathons, so I am here to say that you can do it too!”

For Pacharapol

Nipornram, discipline is a key factor to becoming a successful athlete. “I train very hard to achieve my goals as a junior badminton player.

In addition, I am very aware of the important role that proper nutrition plays in my performance,” he told the audience.

Another highlight was sharing by five players from the SCG Muangthong United Football Club. The audience cheered with delight when they brought the Thailand Champions Cup trophy onstage. All attention was on the popular players as they explained how their success was driven by rigorous training plans and proper nutrition programs.

Waterfront buyers sought in legal struggle Learning that Bali Hai Co., Ltd., has filed a motion for rehabilitation at the Central Bankruptcy Court in Bangkok, Carlo Tresch and Alexey Daryev enlisted the services of Magna Carta Law Office to represent them in filing a petition. Tresh and Daryev had purchased apartments in the Waterfront Suites & Residences, developed by Bali Hai Co., Ltd. The court set the date for a hearing on April 24th.

Other buyers of Waterfront Suites & Residences are urged to contact their own lawyers, or if they do not have one, then they can contact Magna Carta Law Office in South Pattaya and file their claims for debt payment and confirming their creditor status in order to retain their rights to vote on the rehabilitation plan and to receive compensation from the developer.

When all the buyers (creditors) can be contacted and added into the list of claimants, Magna Carta Law Firm will then launch an official petition to Pattaya City Hall.

Magna Carta Law Office has assembled a team

of experienced lawyers to represent affected buyers and creditors, as well as to

analyze the feasibility of the rehabilitation plan for the Waterfront project.

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News VISA FORUM SESSION OVERSTAY PROBLEM Q: I shall be leaving Thailand by air next week, but I have a two months’ overstay. Will I be arrested or jailed or deported, or all three?

A: You will need to pay the 20,000 baht maximum overstay fine, but usually you will be allowed to board your flight if the overstay is less than three months. But the immigration officer still has enormous discretion. If you have a good reason for your overstay, for example medical problems, take some documentation with you.

RETIREMENT ALTERNATIVE Q: I have heard that there is a better alternative to the one year retirement visa which can offer you five or twenty years for a one-off payment of cash to the Thai government.

Do you know about this?

A: You are referring to the elite card (20 years) or the baby elite card (5 years). There is all the information you need on the website. The baby elite card offers a five year permit to reside in Thailand for a one-off payment of 500,000 baht which is obviously non-refundable. There is still some bureaucracy with the elite card options, but less than with the retirement option. There is no minimum age for the elite card, so it can be useful for well-heeled aliens who are not yet 50 years old.

EMBASSY CLOSURE Q: I have read that the British embassy in Bangkok will close as the land has been sold off. So how will I get any embassy services in the future?

A: It probably won’t make any difference because all passport applications and UK visas are already handled by Trendy House, a rented office space which is not based at the Wireless Road complex in any case. Some embassy services are available only by post, for example the income letter for the immigration bureau. But the British embassy will no doubt fill in all the details about services when (and if ) closure of Wireless Road is imminent.

BEFORE AND AFTER TAX Q: One way of obtaining a retirement visa is to obtain a letter from the embassy confirming you have an overseas income of at least 800,000 baht in foreign currency. Should this be a pre-tax gross sum or a post-tax amount?

A: It has never been clarified, so don’t worry about it.

Some embassies require proof of your income, for example bank statements, which suggest after-tax. Other embassies don’t require any evidence to give you the letter. As things stand, the immigration bureau will accept the total figure in the letter without further inquiry. Best to leave it that way, eh?

TM30/TM28 Q: I am very confused about these two immigration forms which people tell me I must fill in or be fined. What’s the difference?

A: The TM28 is the change of address form which aliens should fill in and hand to immigration if they move from a long-term address. It does not apply to tourists moving their hotel. The TM30 is for the owners of condos, hotels and private apartments with a foreign guest or tenant.

The detail is complicated and varies from office to office.

The 100% answer is to check your situation at your local immigration bureau.

LAMINATE IT Q: I have heard that I should carry my passport with me at all times, but I am fearful of losing it. What does the regulations actually say?

A: Yes, technically, you should carry it as you say. In practice, it is OK to carry around a photocopy or small lamination of the passport, provided the current visa is still valid. An alternative, if relevant in your case, is to carry your Thai driving licence in your wallet so that it is always ready for inspection. Apart from the law, it is common sense in any event to have a proper ID on your person.

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One immigration official told Pattaya Today that Thailand needs to pay a lot more attention to the dangers of undocumented aliens entering the country because of the risk of admitting terrorists or criminals. He also pointed out that president

Duterte of the Philippines had said recently that there is something wrong about an immigration system which freely allows US citizens to visit the Philippines whilst forcing nationals of his own country to pass through numerous hoops to get to

America, even for a short stay.

Some visa specialists believe that the Brexit referendum result in UK and the problem of African and Asian refugees across the European continent have led to a stiffening of the decisionmaking process for both British and Schengen visas.

Although this is impossible to prove as embassies invariably stonewall, there is no doubt

that more documentation is now being required, especially relating to the financial status of the applicant.

Those Thais wholly dependent on the sponsor’s financial backing and lacking any kind of independent assets, such as ongoing employment or ownership of land or property in the mother country, seem to be most at risk of being refused a tourist visa.

Big bike fans delight in splendid experiences at BMW Motorrad Days BMW Motorrad Thailand recently held ‘BMW Motorrad Days 2017’, an annual bash for all big-bike maniacs, at Asiatique the Riverfront. On top of the first public appearance for the new BMW R nineT Pure and BMW R nineT Racer, the bikers also enjoyed test rides on various BMW motorcycles as well as

plenty of motorbike accessories, apparel, and an exclusive collection of BMW Motorrad Days merchandise. The event also featured a spectacular show by world-renowned French stunt-rider Big Jim and live music from top acts like Nuvo, Hugo, Flure, and Win Sqweez Animal.

Contaminated food detected

National Elephant Day at Nongnooch

Public health senior officer Buppha Songsakulchai and her team uncovered contaminated food at Amornnakorn market.

Vendors were warned that a 20,000 baht fine will be issued for their next offence. Buppha will do random checks to ensure safe and clean food.

Elephants offered alms to monks at Nongnooch Tropical Garden’s 25th Thai National Elephant Day. The Day is celebrated to show the importance of protecting and loving elephants, as well as commemorating the species that symbolizes Thailand. A banana buffet was served to the elephants.

Pattaya restaurateur dies suddenly Richard Burk, who managed Pattaya’s famous Amor restaurant for many years, has died in his condominium after suffering a heart attack. He was 70 and had suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure for many years. Born in Canada with a British father who was a journalist, Richard spent his entire working life in the hotel, restaurant and catering industries, mainly in Thailand..

He opened the Amor restaurant in 1993, situated in the heart of Boyztown, with a business partner who allegedly cheated him. Richard himself then took over the reins and was highly successful before falling on hard financial times in 2008 and 2009 and being forced to close. During the final few years of his life, Richard ran several restaurants for other owners before becoming, only last year, a junior school science teacher

on a voluntary basis.

Barry Kenyon, former British embassy official who confirmed the death, said “Richard was a hardworking and sincere guy who always re m a i n e d c h e e r f u l e ve n when adversity struck him, which unfortunately it did on several occasions. The Amor days were the happiest of his life and many expats and visitors still remember his friendly supervision of a huge international menu.”

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News PayPal collaborates with Thai Airways Chevrolet Fan Cup 2017 winners announced to provide a more seamless booking experience for foreign travelers PayPal, a leading global online payments company, has announced its collaboration with Thailand’s national airline Thai Airways.

Foreign travelers looking to travel to Thailand or purchase tickets on www. thaiairways.com can now do so in a more convenient way through PayPal. The collaboration with Thai Airways is part of PayPal’s commitment to help local Thai merchants gain access to the global economy. For Thailand’s travel industry, the opportunity lies in better serving the needs of the growing group of connected travelers, who expects a smooth online journey from the planning to

to make their travel arrangements online, either through their laptops or their phones and tablets. This is apparent through our integration of PayPal as a payment solution on our online platform, as we’ve seen increases in transaction volume from travelers coming from Germany (19 percent), Italy (10 percent) and the United States (5 percent),” says Teerapol Chotichanapibal, executive vice president for Thai Airways.

Rahul Shinghal, general manager for PayPal Southeast Asia, says, “Thailand is well known for its vibrant tourism industry. However, as travelers evolve, so must businesses.

Today’s digital traveler is demanding

the final booking of the trip. This is especially important for Thailand, a major tourist destination that has seen a steady increase in numbers since 1997 and which recorded an all-time high of over 30 million visitors in 2016. This collaboration with Thai Airways will provide travelers with a faster and more convenient way of booking their travels online.

“The travel industry is rapidly changing, with more tourists looking

simplicity, convenience and trust when making travel bookings, and mobile is the way to go. If businesses can offer a simple and secure payment experience that allows travelers to make online bookings seamlessly anywhere they want, they are set for take-off. As an online and mobile payments leader with nearly 200 million customers in over 200 markets worldwide, PayPal is focused on helping travel businesses in Thailand

tap into this global opportunity.”

On top of its risk models and technology, PayPal also offers seller protection to businesses in Southeast Asia. PayPal provides seller protection on eligible transactions in the event a customer files an unauthorized chargeback, or an unauthorized claim against a seller for services or eligible intangible goods, including e-booking of travel tickets. Sellers will have an opportunity to respond to the claim within a reasonable period through proof of fulfilling the order. This will provide merchants in Thailand with greater confidence when selling their services overseas.

As part of the collaboration between Thai Airways and PayPal, travelers booking their Thai Airways tickets via PayPal will be credited with 1,500 miles directly into their Royal Orchid Plus account. To be eligible, participants must be the first 1,000 travelers to book their travel on Thai Airways’ international routes. The participant would also need to be a member of the Thai Airways Royal Orchid program. For more details, refer to https://www.thaiairways. com/en_TH/rop/Promotion/PayPal1000miles.page.

Team Thailand wins the World Final of the BMW Golf Cup International Competing against other teams from 40 countries, with 114 amateur golfers, Team Thailand has conquered the largest amateur golf tournament, the BMW Golf Cup International World Final 2016, their first-ever victory. The tournament was held at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, last month.

Stefan Teuchert, president BMW Group Thailand said, “This is a victory that shows the world what it means to be proud to be Thai and a major global milestone for Thai golfers. As part of Thai athletes’ winning tradition, Team Thailand proudly brought an image of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej to the stage in order to pay

tribute to the memory of His Majesty on this occasion of once in a lifetime experience. On behalf of BMW Group Thailand, I would like to congratulate Team Thailand for their impressive performances to win the world’s largest amateur tournament for the first time. Through disciplined training and their athletic brilliance, their dominance over BMW Golf Cup International World Final 2016 was well-deserved.”

Team Thailand took the win, scoring the total of 317 points (106105-106) in National Team Category.

For the individual competitions, two Thai golfers also took the trophies as follows: 1. Category Men 1 (handicap 8) – Kriangkrai Klomrit, winning 3rd place in Men 1 category (41-33-34), Total: 108

Thirty-five passionate football fans from nine Asian countries will take a step closer to seeing their dreams become reality when they are announced as winners of the Chevrolet Fan Cup 2017.

The winning entries were selected from almost thousand submissions, which generated more than 300,000 interactions. Beginning from January 9, fans from nine markets were challenged to show their love and passion for the club through a social media contest.

To complete this challenge, ardent followers of the club wore their hearts on their sleeves, and declared their love for the team by uploading a picture and video of themselves showcasing their passion for their favourite club.

The five winning entries from Thailand are, 1. Siripan Minmanee from Bangkok 2. Charoen Thanapirom from Bangkok 3. Teerapon Nantachort from Bangkok 4. Gabbery Wink from Bangkok 5. Wisit Karn from Pattalung While in Manchester, the winners will attend Manchester United’s English Premier League match against Crystal Palace, meet team legends and be trained at the club’s famed Manchester United Soccer School within the grounds of its first team

training facilities at the Aon Training Complex. The highlight will be the professional match-day experience, including dressing in the players’ locker room and walking through the home club’s tunnel before competing against each other in a tournament on the Old Trafford pitch.

Director of Marketing and Customer Experience at General Motors International, Mark Harland, congratulated the winners. “For the second year running we’ve seen an overwhelming response from die-hard fans from various countries. It was a tough decision, but the final 35 have put in a great effort and thoroughly deserve this opportunity. We wish them a memorable and enjoyable experience in Manchester.”

“Walking onto the pitch at Old Trafford is something most fans have dreamt of at some point in their lives but only a small number actually get to experience it,” Richard Arnold, Manchester United Group managing director said. “The Chevrolet Fan Cup can make this dream a reality. It is a unique opportunity to connect to the club, giving our supporters the chance to tread on the same ground where some of the game’s best have played, in a stadium that has been the setting for some of football’s most memorable moments.“ For more information, visit h t t p : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / chevyclub.

2. Category Men 1 (handicap 8) – Krisnan Viravan, 4th place (3236-38), Total: 106 3. Category Ladies (handicap 11) – Panadda Ariyasajjakul, winning 2nd place in Ladies category (33-3634), Total: 103

BMW Golf Cup International is the world’s largest amateur golf tournament series, including over 100,000 participants from more than 50 countries, playing in more than 800 tournaments around the world.

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News TAT holds the 13th World Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in cooperation with Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Fine Arts Department, Kru Muaythai Association, Thai Martial Art Institute Association, World Muay Thai Federation, and Professional Boxing Association of Thailand, holds the 13th World Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony to present the uniqueness of “Thai style” to promote and enhance the knowledge and understanding to the foreigner who are interested in Thai boxing to realize the importance of Thai boxing and Wai Kru Muay with the aim to make the foreign Thai boxers realize the importance of Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony agreeing with the concept, “Once in a life time of Muay Thai learners, they must come to the WaiKruMuay Thai Ceremony in Thailand” and travel to Wai Kru Muay Thai in Thailand every year.

Yutthasak Supphasorn, governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand, says, “TAT stipulates the marketing promotion plan of 2017 by adjusting the marketing position to become the “Quality Leisure Destination” focusing on the market with high spending potential to create the added value to the products with the value of uniqueness of Thai style which is distinctive and competitive internationally. Therefore, we arranged the project of 13th World Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony to present the uniqueness of Thai style.

In the previous years, we received pleasant response from Thai boxers around the world and the audience was also pleased with the ceremony.

In this year, for Rum Wai Kru, we are honored by the famous boxers such as Buakhao Banchamek, Samart Phayakarun, Anuwat Kaewsamrit, and Saengmanee Oumkatong Chiang

Mai Gym, to lead Thai boxers from around the world to attend the Rum Wai Kru Ceremony. Moreover, there are also a lot of activities, for example; professional Thai boxing competition of “Wonderful World Heritage Muay Thai Competition” to view the competition of professional

Thai boxing between Thai boxers and foreign boxers ; the fairs of famous Thai boxing camps , and sales of products related to Thai boxing including the Thai boxing learning courses from various Thai boxing camps; the exhibition of ancient weapons; demonstration of knife and sword making from Ban

Aranyik which is the original method; mystic symbol tattoo making, and mystic symbol tattoo painting on the boxing vests; and Thai martial art performance. The ceremony was held last March 17 at Wat Mahathat and Wat Langkhakhao, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Historical Park, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province.

PILC 30th birthday ball Hilton Pattaya celebrates Earth Hour 2017

The PILC 30th anniversary birthday bash, held at The Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort was a magnificent triumph in more ways than one. The event was designed and planned by Jayne Jouai backed up by PILC president Helle and her team.

The venue provided guests with an elaborately themed atmosphere, a gourmet five-course buffet dinner, raffle prizes which includes jewellery and hotel vouchers, sparkling and still wines and beer, and DJ entertainment. The smart, yet casual, green and silver theme was evident throughout the evening.

Five PILC presidents attended the event. These included current president Helle Rantsen and four former presidents: Marloes De Saegher-Weel, Rosanne Diamente, Anja Schoof- Hertroys and Gillian Thom.

Helle opened proceedings by giving a speech and welcomed members and their guests and t h a n k e d P I LC s p o n s o r s f o r their generosity, the Centara management and team for their cooperative collaboration and the PILC committee for invaluable behind the scenes encouragement and support.

Hilton Pattaya celebrated Earth Hour 2017 on March 25. The hotel took action locally to conserve energy and raise awareness of climate change, joining a global initiative that is open to Hilton’s more than 4,900 properties across 104 countries and territories.

“Earth Hour is an annual campaign to encourage all individuals, communities and businesses to show the environmental movement to save the world. Not only our team members, we invite our guests to support this global activities as well,” said Rudolf Troestler, general manager. “To create awareness of Earth Hour, we organized the 4th Staircase Race Earth Hour Run to volunteer our team members ran up to 660 staircases from welcome lobby on1st level to Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, 34th level instead of using elevator. And on the Earth Hour day, we switched off all spotlights illuminating the hotel building for an hour as well as light candles to form the numbers ‘60+’ at Sundeck area.

Moreover, we also encouraged guests to walk up from lobby to Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar and get 34 percent discount on food.”

Hilton Pattaya also invited its local community to participate in Hilton’s global Earth Hour social

media contest. Building on the event’s core theme – turning off the lights for an hour to save energy – contestants are invited to submit a photo and caption showing how they celebrated the event.

The contest’s grand prize offers travel and accommodation, including a five-night stay at the spectacular Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre in Iceland. The Travel with Purpose contest closes on April 1. The winner will be announced on Earth Day, April 22.

In 2015, Hilton and WWF announced a multi-year commitment to collaborate on a water-stewardship strategy, expand sustainable seafood efforts, advance food waste efforts and

accelerate the adoption of renewable energy across Hilton’s portfolio.

Hilton views sustainability as a key part of its business. Water, energy, food, commodities, waste requirements and other factors significantly impact the economics of the company’s business every day around the world. For this reason, preserving the environment is a business imperative and a cornerstone of Travel with Purpose, the company’s corporate responsibility strategy to create shared value for Hilton team members, guests, business partners and communities. To learn more about Hilton’s commitment to preserving the environment, visit cr.hilonworldwide.com.

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Our Community Holiday Inn Pattaya organizes Corporate Social Responsibility

Holiday Inn Pattaya organize corporate social responsibility activity at AntiHuman Trafficking and Child Abuse Center Pattaya.

Regarding to support the social development and wellbeing of Pattaya’s community,

Holiday Inn Pattaya led by Kate Gerits, area general manager – Holiday Inn Express, Bangkok and general manager, Holiday Inn Pattaya together with management team supported children at Anti-Human Trafficking and

Child Abuse Center, Pattaya (Baan Kru Ja). This project aims to bring healthy and happiness to children by tree planting, house knockdown, painting plant pot and donating equipments needed as total value of 15,000 baht.

Tata Motors donates Xenon to Bann Mae Ki School in Chiangmai to help transport children to school Karanjit Rosha (centerright), head of sales and marketing, Tata Motors (Thailand) Limited, together with Rattanakorn Siriratana (4th right), managing director of Chiangmai Motor Sales 99 & Service Co., Ltd., present a 2.2L Single Cab Tata Xenon to Sompong Rukpracha (4th left), director of Baan Mae Ki School, and fellow teachers and students of Baan Mae Ki School.

Tata Motors (Thailand) Limited has donated a Tata Xenon to Baan Mae Ki School to be used as the main transportation for students to travel safely through 100 kilometers of mountainous terrain. The Baan Mae Ki School is situated in Chai Prakan district in Chiang Mai province, bordering

closely with Chiang Rai. The school’s need for a transport service is acute and students usually travel for hours to enter Chiang Mai. “We are pleased to donate a Tata Xenon to the Baan Mae Ki School in Chiang Mai,” said Sanjay Mishra, chief executive officer, Tata Motors (Thailand) Limited.

“Tata Motors continues to be committed to building

relationships where we do business, and continuously support the development of youth in Thailand. Tata aims to improve nutrition, health, and education in Thailand.

Recently, we have made a donation of sports equipment to children to help improve their health and sports skills – TATA Motors aims to develop our business while sustainable supporting Thai society.”

AccorHotels Pattaya blood donation at Pullman Pattaya Hotel G

AccorHotels Pattaya employees and discerned donors gathered at Pullman Pattaya Hotel G for a great cause with Thai Red Cross.

Welcomed by GM Sophon Vongchatchainont (middle), AccorHotels Group Pattaya has recently joined together at Pullman Pattaya Hotel G on the occasion of blood donation. The blood donation has been an on-going activity amongst AccorHotels

Group as it’s another act to support the community and give back to the society, under the movement in AccorHotels worldwide call Planet 21. Quarterly in Pattaya, the blood donation host will circle around the AccorHotels in Pattaya city as this time at Pullman Pattaya Hotel G. There werere 95 donors including Accorhotels Pattaya employees and community donors.

Anantara’s King’s Cup Elephant Polo raises millions for Thailand’s Pachyderms After four days of fun festivities on the bank of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, the 15th King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament wrapped up last month. A total of ten teams with over 40 players from around the world created many memorable moments on and off the pitch during the annual charity event.

A total of 25 unemployed ex-street elephants took part in this year’s tournament, during which time they received full veterinary checks from the Zoological Parks Organisation of Thailand, under the patronage of His Majesty the King of Thailand, and the Department of Livestock Development.

In addition, all elephants were given essential vitamins, food and care which are not available to them during their normal daily lives.

The tournament was introduced to Thailand in 2001 by Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas and is now one of the biggest charitable events in the Kingdom, raising funds for projects that better the lives of Thailand’s elephant population. Six million baht has been raised this year, taking the total raised to date to over 50 million baht (US$1,400,000) Funds will be donated to various projects including the Positive Reinforcement Target Training programme for mahouts and vets, the Zoological Parks Organisation of Thailand which supports veterinary and educational projects to improve the year-round lives of the 300 elephants and mahouts in Ban Ta Klang, Surin Province where ex-street elephants face ongoing hardship.

Other significant benefits from the money raised by the tournament include: the ongoing Thai Elephant Therapy Project which has been underway since 2009 in conjunction with Chiang Mai University’s Department of Occupational Therapy, with future clinics to include children with Down’s syndrome and other conditions; a 500,000 baht gantry to help lame elephants stand donated to the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre (TECC); 4,000 trees planted in Hua Hin for elephant corridors to stop farmer/elephant conflicts; funding a conservation curriculum for schools to teach children the importance of conservation and protection of wild elephants in Thailand, and funding Asia’s first workshop to show traditional elephant trainers and camp owners the benefits of positive reinforcement training for captive elephants.

The event had something for everyone, kicking off with a colourful opening parade, with the opening ceremony overseen by the Kru Ba

Yai, Thailand’s ‘elephant spirit men’, traditional dancers, plus the daily trunk-to-trunk action on the pitch.

Day two saw the tournament host hundreds of children from local schools in Bangkok. Known as Chang Noi Day (Little Elephant Day), the children were invited to get up close with the elephants and learn more about their national animal.

A range of educational walks, games and activities all teaching the benefits of elephant conservation and wellbeing were showcased by the organisers.

Saturday was ‘Ladies Day’, popularly known as ‘Bangkok Ascot’, where ladies dressed to impress with the best dressed lady winning a stay in the Maldives.

The highly anticipated final was presided over by the King of Thailand’s Royal representative, H.E. Air Chief Marshal ChalitPukbhasuk,Privy Councillor. Reigning champions King Power went head to head with Mekhong, culminating in a thrilling end to the tournament, with Mekhong clinching the title in the last moments of the match, resulting in a final score of 10-11.

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Our Community St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2017 The annual Pattaya St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place on the afternoon of March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. This year, the seventh year since the parade started, was a quieter affair than usual as the participants paid respects to His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and also to the current monarch, King Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.

It was also the first time that His Excellency Brendan Rogers, ambassador at the embassy of Ireland in Bangkok, attended the event, and he led the parade from start to finish. Ambassador Rogers was accompanied by his good wife, Kevin Doris Rogers.

It was at the Alcazar Theater that everyone gathered, decorated floats, marching bands and paraders and prior to the start of the parade entertainment was provided. The ladies from Hooters gave a unique performance of Y.M.C.A., the students from the School for the Blind sang beautifully, as they always do, and the staff from Centara Grand Resort got everyone dancing. A trio of traditional Irish musicians flew in from the Emerald Isle especially to play on the day, and they brought back memories for many.

Father Michael Picharn welcomed the ambassador, who gave a short speech before the flags of Thailand and Ireland were raised to the sounds of the two national anthems.

The parade was led by the marching band from the Royal Thai Navy, followed by the ambassador and a group of students from the Vocational School for People with Disabilities who all carried portraits of the late and the current kings.

The parade is growing each year and this year was

the biggest in its short history.

Thousands took part and even more spectators lined both sides of Beach Road to watch the spectacle.

The number of marching bands was reduced to just three this year, compared to eight in previous years but this lack of music did not stop anyone having fun.

One of the loudest floats was from the School for the Blind. Give a group of blind teenager boys a trombone, four saxophones, cymbals and a set of drums and they will entertain you for as long as they can.

The parade ended at School No. 8, on South Pattaya Road, and everyone gathered to listen to the list winners of the Best Decorated Floats, this year won, again, by Centara Grand Resort.

Pattaya Floating Village and King Power also received well deserved trophies.

Ambassador Rogers and Father Michael presented a special award to Steven Devereux for all his hard work and dedication over the past seven years; the Pattaya parade would not be what it is today without the enthusiasm of Devereux.

As the sun was starting to dip, Ambassador Rogers thanked everyone for attending and he promised he would be back in 2018.

While the Pattaya St. Patrick’s Day Parade is always a lot of fun, there is also a serious side to the event. All money raised and donated will be donated to Pattaya’s largest charitable organization, the Father Ray Foundation, who currently care for and educate more than 850 children and students with disabilities.

More information can be found at www.fr-ray.org or email info@fr-ray.org

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Livin’ The High Life Hola! from the Food Lovers who have just returned from a short sojourn in Bangkok where Centara Grand at CentralWorld teleported us to one of the snazziest, swankiest tapas bars that could have been anywhere in contemporary Spain.

Tapas have taken the world by storm and Bangkok is no exception. Here at UNO MAS authentic tapas are flying out of Chef Joan Tanya Dot’s Iberian kitchen and in particular the Josper charcoal oven. Hailing from Barcelona, Chef brings a wealth of gastronomy from his working experience in a myriad of top establishments including the famous Catalan Escola Hofmann, Michelin star restaurant school.

Tapas restaurants are so “now” in Bangkok. But, it is worth mentioning how the trendiest prevailing food fad started. Tapa simply means a lid or cover and derives from the fact that in the past a glass of wine (or

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ale) was covered with a slice of bread or ham to avoid flies diving into the drinks. From this humble creation it has won the hearts and stomachs of bon vivants the world over.

From the moment we stepped onto the Mediterranean blue glazed floor in reception we were sold. A Flamenco guitarist provides the atmospheric falceta excitement and at other times a DJ spins the Latin beat. Then there’s the 8-metre wine tower containing over 2,000 bottles.

Remarkably, bottles are retrieved when a very acrobatic wine server, wearing a harness, and known as the “wine angel” is lowered into the tower to locate your preferred bottle.

Then there’s the casual 60-seat Tapas & Raw Bar and the fashionable 78-seater open air dining deck, all of which adds up to a very chic, stylish culinary destination.

Mick and I opted for the Weekday Lunch menu, which offers three

courses for B.999++ or 2 courses for B.799++ chosen from a weekly changing menu. Gambas al Pil Pil (sizzling prawns with garlic and chilli) was our first taste. A speciality dish from Spain’s Basque region, it truly fulfilled our expectations. This was followed by Argentinean Tenderloin Carpaccio. Rizzla-thin cuts of this most prized and expensive beef had been tenderly layered with shavings of Idiazabal cheese (another Basque speciality), apple puree and peppery leaves of rocket to create a succulent and meltingly delicious dish. Creamy wild porcini mushroom croquettes then hit the table accompanied by salmon canuto (salmon rolls wearing

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Business Lunch Set at Big Fish, Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya

Time is an illusion, lunchtime doubly so. Big Fish restaurant presents Business Lunch Set with 3-course menu where you can choose one of your favorites from Thai set (Marinated Thai chicken satay with peanut sauce; Chicken yellow curry with onion, potatoes, roti and jasmine rice, and Mango sticky rice with coconut milk), Western set (Crab with smoked salmon salad with basil-lime-chili sauce; Gumbo’s crawfish etouffee with chili, tomatoes and steamed rice, and Mango panna cotta) or Fusion set (Creamy pumpkin soup with grilled marinated prawn; Grilled beef outside steak with potato wedges and gravy kaffir lime sauce, and Lemon crème brûlée with vanilla ice cream).

Big Fish restaurant, located on 6th floor of Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya, serves this special lunch offer every day from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at the most reasonable price of 350 baht net per person for a 3-course menu.

Big Fish restaurant is also where to find the best seafood BBQ buffet at the best value with premium catches and live music entertainment. Available every night from 6:30 to 10 pm for only 700 baht net or 990 baht net with free-flow wine.

For more information or reservations, contact 063 903 9754 or fbm@siamatpattaya.com.

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Donation to the Chai-Pattana Foundation Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok congratulates the winner of Thai Supermodel 2016

Wim N. M. Fagel (3rd left), general manager of Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok, recently presented gift vouchers from Spa Cenvaree to congratulate Kittiya Jitpakdee (3rd right), the newly-crowned Thai Supermodel 2016, Thakrit Chaiwut (left), Smart Boy 2016, Tanachaporn Lowpairoadjaree (right), Editor Choice Model, Preenapa Kanchararat (2nd right), Photogenic Model, and Supannika Nopparat (2nd left), Digital Choice Model, at Bangkok Convention Centre.

Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok was one of the sponsors of the contest, which is traditionally held at the BCC Hall.

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya welcomes Amorn Electronic

Andre Brulhart (left), general manager of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, welcomed Sunchiro Poo-amorn (centre), vice president of Amorn Electronic Center Spare Part Co., Ltd., and Chainarong Inthong (right), chief executive officer, during their “Celebrate Success 2016 and Company Conference for Corporate Plan 2017” at the Mythica Meeting Room at the hotel recently.

Dusit Thani Pattaya was recently granted an audience by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at the Chitralada Palace as Her Royal Highness graciously accepted the hotel's donation on behalf of the Chai-Pattana Foundation under the patronage of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. General Manager Neoh Kean Boon is seen as he leads the hotel and its former GM Chatchawal Supachayanont in presenting the money it raised from staff and management donations towards helping the less privileged through the creation of sustainable livelihood projects for them and their families. It is one of the hotel’s initiatives aimed at giving back to society under its CSR Program.

Amari Phuket wins cup at the 8th Pullman Pattaya Hotel G welcomes ‘Poh Thalang Chana Suek Mini-marathon Look Sood Rit ’ show for hotel review

Two representatives of Amari Phuket's management team, Thirawan Sichuen – manager, Housekeeping (left), and Piraphol Hayeechema – director, Finance (right), recently participated in the 8th Thalang Chana Suek Mini-marathon to race for the royal cup of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The marathon was organised at Thalang Victory Monument in Phuket.

Amari Phuket won the trophy for the 10.5-kilometre mini-marathon for females aged 45 to 49.

Bata launches Insolia giving comfort, health and height to all women

Bata launched its new collection of shoes with brand new technology making high heels more appealing called Insolia, which was showcased in a pop up event recently held at the Bata store in MBK Center with special guest Green Atsadaporn Siriwattanakul (2nd left).

The uniqueness of Insolia is comfort and durability lasting up to three times longer than the average high-heeled shoes whilst giving the impression of 3 cm of height gain on average. Insolia technology also promotes correct posture whilst walking or even in a standing position. Insolia has 10 collections that are now available at all 123 branches of Bata.

Pullman Pattaya Hotel G, led by GM Sophon Vongchatchainont (2nd from right), welcomed Chalit Fuangarom (right), Vorarit "Nott" Fuangarom (2nd from left) and Poh Look Sood Rit show crew for the hotel and food review. Hosted by famous Thai celebrities Chalit and Nott, the show delivers lifestyle and destinations around Thailand. Tune in every Saturday at 9 am on GMM 25 channel to enjoy the. Pullman Pattaya Hotel G will air on April 8.

Baan Chang Group congratulates PBTA President

Atthachai Wijjaboonsiri (2nd right), deputy managing director, Baan Chang Group (Home Mart South Pattaya), congratulates Ekasit Ngampichet (2nd left), who has been elected as the new president of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association (PBTA).

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Musically Yours at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya Centara Hotels and Resorts’ beachfront drinking, dining and lounging experience, Coast Beach Club and Bistro, organized a Coast to Coast Tour featuring Big To The Future, a nine-piece jazz-swingcontemporary pop, rock and show band.

First stop was Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya March 23 followed

by Hua Hin then Phuket and ending the tour at Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui on April 3.

At the Pattaya leg of the tour the nine amazing international musicians entertained guests with live interactive music playing songs from the swing era to the future which went well with the BBQ seafood buffet.

Beats and Bites on the beach

Pullman Pattaya Hotel G held another successful Beats and Bites event at the hotel’s The Beach Club. For the first time Beats and Bites brought the wine experience on the beach.

Wine enthusiasts indulged the delicate New World wines from Wine Pro such as Domaine Cold River Cuvee Brut, Point Bay Estate Blanc – Marlborough, Footprint The Long Walk Chardonnay, Fernbird Cuvee Signature Pinot Noir – Marlborough and Vina Toldos Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon – Colchagua Valley while enjoying delectable hors d'oeuvre and soothing deep house music by DJ Judy House Nation.

A lucky draw ended the evening, giving away wines and hotel vouchers.

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Hilton Pattaya organizes 4th Hard Rock Pattaya Staircase Race Earth Hour Run Guitar Battle 2017 Hilton Pattaya organized the 4th Staircase Race Earth Hour Run to create awareness for reducing energy consumption and preserving the environment among team members. The competition is part of Hilton’s Earth Week activities to support Earth Hour campaign.

The 4th Staircase Race Earth Hour Run was led by Rudolf Troestler, general manager, together with management team and runners to run up to 660 stairs instead of using elevator from Welcome Lobby on level 1 to Horizon Rooftop Restaurant and Bar on level 34. The competition was divided into four categories: Individual Male, Individual Female, Group and Best Costume. The winners of each category are as follows: Individual Male: Jung Nak Soo, spent 5.54 minutes; Individual Female: Luntom Udeeruam, spent 6.54 minutes; Group: Old Men and Beautiful Lady, spent 8.49 minutes, and Best Costume: Front Office.

The competition was continuously organized for four years to realize the importance of energy and environment.

The hotel encourages all team members to be involved in the activity by awareness and participation and aims to be a role model in the community to protect the world.

Moreover, the activity can help strengthen friendship and harmony among team members as well.

Hard Rock Pattaya summoned talented guitarists with virtuoso and rockin’ ability to compete in this year’s Guitar Battle 2017.

Hard Rock Pattaya in collaboration with Chord Tab organized their fourth annual guitar battle where 16 finalists brought out their best in front of Thailand’s top three pro guitarists judging panel: Pop Woravit Charoenponnapachai, Jack Thammarat Duang Siri and Neung Vinai Trinateepakdee. It came down to Thanawat Warrawatchayakun from Nakhon Sawan and Teepakorn Kumsuree from Lamphun at the final duel with the Yamaha Pacifica 612 VII at stake. Thanawat took all the three winning votes from the judges and went home with the legendary guitar while Teepakorn, the first runner-up, received a voucher for free stay at the hotel.

Stay tuned for next year’s competition and other fun events for music lovers by visiting www.facebook.com/HardRockHotelPattaya or www.facebook.com/HardRockCafePattaya.

Centara Mirage wins Saint Partick’s Day best float again Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya once again won the Best Decorated Float at the 2017 Pattaya Saint Patrick’s Day Parade making it five years in a row for the hotel.

The annual parade is organized by members of the local Irish community, Pattaya City Hall and Father Ray Foundation not only to celebrate the feast of the patron saint of Ireland but also to raise funds for the charitable institution.

Irish ambassador to Thailand, His Excellency Brendan Gerard Rogers, took part for the first time at this year’s parade, which commenced at the Alcazar Theater and ended at Pattaya School Number 8.

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Sublime Fizz – Lombard Champagne eve n ts c a le n d a r Dinner at Plaza Athénée Bangkok HOLIDAY INN PATTAYA “Champagne is one of the elegant extras in life.” – Charles Dickens What is it about French Champagne? Why so exclusive? Isn't it just a white or rosé (pink) wine

by John K. Lindgren with bubbles?

Not really. It's like automobiles; there are many sports cars – but only one Ferrari, one Porsche brand.

Something to do with history, legacy and a bit of marketing, too. There are many sparkling wines but only one Champagne by origin, reputation and classification. And price, of course!

El Cheapo French Champagne? No have!

Recently Bangkok Champagne aficionados were treated to a memorable Lombard & Cie sixcourse Champagne Dinner at The Reflexions restaurant, Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien Hotel. Modern French cuisine in a stylish setting with a five-star menu created by Chef de Cuisine Roxanne Lange. The exclusive importer and distributor of Lombard, G Four Fine Wines and Spirits, Davide Contu Salis, introduces Paul-Henri Perrot, brand ambassador of Maison Lombard & Cie, all the way from France.

Chef Roxanne's kitchen brigade opens the soiree. Amuse-bouche: Smoked oyster – potato ice cream – caviar. Followed by crispy chicken skin, hamachi, lime and chicken mousse. Gastronomic fireworks! In the Champagne flutes Lombard & Cie Brut Reference. Small persistent bubbles. Good acidity with pleasant yeasty characteristics and toasty overtones. The blend is made of the three classic Champagne grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay.

First starter: Hokkaido Scallop, a culinary assemblage of citrus, fennel, red chili and pork belly. The fennel adds a unique licorice-like flavor to this delectable dish. Scallop and Champagne always the absolutely perfect match. Here with Lombard & Cie Brut Grand Cru Millesime 2008. Exceptional vintage. Bright golden color with very fine bubbles.

Nuances of almond, nuts, cinnamon and cocoa.

Second starter: Boston Lobster, the culinary pride of New England accompanied by beetroot, goat's cheese, apple and shallots. Goat's cheese and lobster? Yes, washed down with Lombard & Cie Brut Premier Cru Rosé. Boasting beautiful pale, salmon pink color. On the palate the freshness of Chardonnay and fine cherry flavors provided by the Pinot Noir. Ample and generous finish. Rosé Champagnes account for between 3 to 5 percent of Champagne's yearly production.

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FARMERS’ MARKET

Date: 8 April 2017, Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm Venue: Havana Bar and Terrazzo, Holiday Inn Pattaya

Activities: Holiday Inn Pattaya announced the first Farmers’ Market at Havana Bar and Terrazzo. The market will feature an abundance of fresh produce including organic products for people who love to live healthy. Enjoy testing, buying and sharing wholesome food products and have some fun with your family and friends. Free entrance.

For more information: Holiday Inn Pattaya Tel: 038 725 555 Email: fb.admin@holidayinn-pattaya.com

ROYAL CLIFF'S FUNTASEA EASTER WONDERLAND Date: 16 April 2017, Sunday, 2-5 pm Venue: Panorama – Dramatic Atmosphere, Royal Cliff Beach Hotel

between Chef Roxanne Lange surprises us with Duck Liver Scorched, the perfect cleanse palate. A chive, almond and apricot ice cream. Champagne Tanagra Brut Grand Cru (grand cru: a wine of the highest rank or reputation).

The elegance of this comes from its three-part balance of minerality, fruit and finesse. Superbly constructed, this great Champagne is tailor-made for haute cuisine like Chef Lange's duck liver, apricot ice cream culinary creation.

The main course. Drum roll!

Quail, black currant, roasted grains, Jerusalem artichoke and quail sauce.

Not a mountain of meat but a light, lean serving with delicate game flavor. In the sparkling glasses the cream of the crop: Lombard & Cie Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs 2004.

Exceptional Lombard bubbly made from the best vineyards of only white Chardonnay grapes, hence the name: Blanc de Blancs. Grand Cru Champagne effervescence with remarkable precision and complexity.

The dessert: Pomelo – chili meringue – caramelized peanuts – brown sugar ice cream. Exquisite presentation and finger-licking good with another sip of that sublime fizz.

Brut Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs. All the way from the northernmost wine producing region in France called Champagne.

A Lombard & Cie Champagne dinner to be cherished. Affordable luxury at 3,500 baht ++ per person including six-course set dinner plus Champagne paring.

On the shelf at Villa Market and Foodland supermarket French Champagne retail price: 3,900 to 4,000 baht per 750 ml bottle.

Keep a lookout for Plaza Athénée Bangkok wine dinners and G Four Fine Wines and Spirits.

Activities: Come and join Royal Cliff ’s Funtasea Easter Wonderland to celebrate an unforgettable Easter with the entire family.

With fun and unique games, exciting lucky draw and special treats lined up for the whole family; don’t miss this memorable afternoon of nonstop family fun! Every game has a winner and every winner gets a prize.

Each one also gets a chance to feed live bunnies, decorate colorful Easter eggs and delightful bunny cookies or take part in an exciting Easter egg hunt.

The party is from 2-5 pm. Admission fee is only 500 baht for all hotel guests and 550 baht for all outside guests. Other delightful perks include enjoyable arts and crafts, an Easter snack buffet, mini talent show, fun face-painting, and lots of special prizes.

Get ready for a truly eggciting Easter Sunday! Reserve a table now!

For more information: Royal Cliff Hotels Group Funtasea – Kids World (Ms Monica) Tel: 038 250 421 ext 2064 Email: funtasea@royalcliff.com

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overcoats of crunchy sesame seeds) and served with a lively wasabi aioli.

Diversely different taste sensations so far and more was yet to come…

A Spanish centric wine list features over 2,000 bottles and pleasingly includes over 30 by the glass in 9 cl and 15 cl pours with prices from B.170++ to B.820++. We enjoyed a glass (or two) of a ruby red La Vendimia Rioja 2013 which we just loved with its silky tannins and an elegant crisp white to start, namely an Albarino from Martin Codax costing B.1,600++ and B.1,400++ per bottle respectively.

Joselito is considered the best cured ham in the world and here Chef offers five opportunities to discover for yourself just why this is the case. For first-timers try the 120gram mixed selection at B.1,290++.

Chef’s signature dishes include the celebrated “Cochinillo” Asado. A half roasted suckling pig Segovian style served with green Mojo sauce, house gravy and a fusion nam jim jaew.

The Josper oven (or more correctly grill) is the hottest indoor barbeque available and a much-prized piece of equipment by Chefs worldwide. At UNO MAS it produces exciting dishes such as the famous Basque large ribeye steak weighing in at 1 kg or the 600 grams of Spanish suckling goat leg or the grilled boneless shoulder from the legendary black-footed Iberico pigs. There are so many “notto-be missed” dishes on this menu it fairly sparkles with authentic, premium items.

Spanish Cochinillo Asado

Cecina de Leon Carpaccio

Our lunch continued with an angel hair pasta (Catalan Fideua) cooked like paella. Soft, tender squid joined huge prawns, chillis and chopped green and red pepper. Chef then presented us with a rabbit confit.

Rabbit confit is just like duck confit cooking the meat slowly in olive oil loaded with herbs and spices. It was a superb rendition and afforded even more luscious with a tranche of foie gras cooked quickly in a pan to a glazed medium rare with just the right amount of pinkness.

Joselito Ham Croquettes

Yes, this menu is a privileged collection of the world’s gourmet food items with prices that reflect their provenance, but also the cold and hot tapas items showcase a wealth of Spanish recipes to enjoy here in Bangkok with exceedingly reasonable prices, i.e. the Iberian artisan cheeses at only B.190++ and the opportunity to savour Joselito ham croquettes at only B.190++.

Allow 30 minutes preparation time for paella, but then you’ll be rewarded with an iconic dish that has held a place of honour in Spanish homes for centuries and has been authentically prepared personally for you 54 floors above the spreading metropolis that is the amazing city of Bangkok.

UNO MAS 54th floor, Centara Grand at CentralWorld 999/99 Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok Opens daily from 4 pm to 1 am Weekday Lunch available Monday to Friday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Tel: 02 100 6255 Email: diningcgcw@chr.co.th www.unomasbangkok.com

Casa Pascal attains their 16th birthday and looks forward to their 17th successful year The extremely auspicious moment for Pascal and Kim, owners of Casa Pascal, was when they flung open their doors for the first time on March 17, 2001 at 17 minutes, 17 seconds past 17:00 hours.

Staff members and friends gathered together on March 17 this year to congratulate Pascal and Kim and wish them many happy returns. Cocktails were served at 16:45 hours and at the strike of 17 minutes, 17 seconds past the appointed hour (17:00) a bell was rung and Pascal gave a moving speech on the past.

During this speech he cited that after 16 years of cooking and serving the culinary community of Pattaya they have served almost 350,000 customers in Casa Pascal, combined with Poseidon making a total of well over half a million appreciative eaters. He closed his speech by expressing his thanks to all.

Friends and the Casa Pascal family concluded by raising their glasses to the dawn of the 17th year and many years beyond.

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F&B Promotions Easter Brunch Buffet at Benihana Pattaya

After Work Addiction – off work o’clock at Car Bar, Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya

On April 16, 2017 enjoy a relaxing Sunday Easter Brunch with a fun and stylish sushi sashimi bar, Teppanyaki seafood and meats, and mouthwatering desserts. Your chance to have fun with family from 11:30 am to 3 pm. Priced at 599 and 799 baht nett per person. Kids under 4 years eat free!

Slice, dice, sizzle and sear at a Benihana near you!

For more information and reservations, contact AVANI Pattaya Resort and Spa on 038 412 120 or email pattaya@avanihotels.com.

Discover a Variety of Delicious Coconut Creations

Enjoy after working hours at the most unique bar in Pattaya city with the brand new promotion “After Work Addiction” featuring 12 kinds of canapé including Mini BLT, Mushroom bruschetta, Blue cheese, Antipasto skewers, Pork terrine, Grilled asparagus, Salmon gravlax, Rocket salad with balsamic dressing, Camembert cheese, Tortilla crab bites, Quiche and six sticks of grissini.

Only at 490 baht net per person for four choices of canapé and complimentary one bottle of red/white wine or bubble.

Available every day from 5 to 9 pm with live entertainment.

Car Bar is located on the Lobby floor of Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya.

For more information or reservations, contact 063 903 9754 or fbm@siamatpattaya.com.

Thai New Year with sea bass and Songkran at the seaside at La Costa Beach Restaurant & Bar, Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya

at Hilton Pattaya Hilton Pattaya introduces creations from coconut, the local ingredient of the month, which is rich in flavour and well known as a main ingredient in many food, desserts and drinks.

Chef from Flare Restaurant on level 15 presents fresh and tasty ‘Pattaya Beach’ with seafood including tiger prawn, scallop and mussel in red curry served with steamed fish in curry paste and coconut at 1,100 baht nett and a Japanese dish ‘Grilled Pork Salad with Coconut Miso Sauce’ at 350 baht nett. Available every day from 6 to 10:30 pm.

Drift Lobby Lounge & Bar on level 16 invites you to enjoy a variety of coconut desserts including Coconut Panna Cotta, Choco Coconut, Coconut and Dark Chocolate Bonbon and Coconut Delight at 130 baht nett per piece, Coconut Banana Sundae at 300 baht nett and a creative ‘Tom Yum Pizza with Young Coconut’, crispy thin pizza with seafood and young coconut, at 400 baht nett. Available every day from 11 am to 11 pm.

Chilling beside the pool at Shore Bar on level 16 and a glass of refreshing ‘Coco-Berry Smoothie’, young coconut water blended together with blueberry, banana and yoghurt, at 270 baht nett. Better matching with an appetizer ‘Summer Coconut Island’, fried squid and tiger prawn served with tartar sauce and sweet chili sauce, at 350 baht nett. Available from 9 am to 10 pm.

Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar on level 34 introduces a savory ‘Coconut Aloha’, tuna salad in roasted chili paste, fried crab claw in yellow curry, seared scallop with roasted coconut served in a dish, at 750 baht nett. Beside delicious food, indulge with good cocktails recommended by the talented bartenders, ‘Tropical Colada’ with coconut and lychee at 320 baht nett, ‘Coconut Martini’ with coconut and rose at 420 baht nett and ‘Pattaya Cooler’ with coconut and melon at 520 baht nett. Available in April only from 6 to 11 pm.

For more information or reservations, call 038 253 000 or bkkhp_fb@hilton.com or pattaya.hilton.com.

Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya is serving up a special sea bass menu during Thailand’s Songkran Festival at its poolside La Costa Beach Restaurant & Bar just steps from the soft sands of Na Jomtien Beach.

Fish is considered an auspicious, healthy food that’s believed to bring good fortune and is often eaten at Thai New Year to inspire luck for the year ahead. The clean, fresh flavours of seafood also fit perfectly with the cleansing spirit of the Thai New Year and with many Thai people heading for the beach to celebrate the Thai national holiday and also enjoy an Easter break, Mövenpick Siam Hotel Pattaya offers the perfect location to escape and celebrate.

The three appetizing Songkran dishes on offer at La Costa are rich in flavour and texture. The special menu features Crispy Sea Bass with Sweet and Sour Sauce, a Cilantro Crusted Fillet of Sea Bass, and Banana Leaf Wrapped Sea Bass, all of which put the wonderfully succulent freshly caught fish as the main attraction, served by the beach in a soothing, al fresco covered setting.

At La Costa Beach Restaurant & Bar, diners can hit the bass – sea bass that is – and relax to some chilled-out beats in the ultimate water-festival dining spot – tranquil Na Jomtien beach.

With a generous pool deck, swim-up bar and oversized bean bags to relax in before and after the meal, La Costa epitomizes the appeal of an upscale tropical lifestyle.

To make a reservation, visit www.movenpick.com/en/asia/ thailand/pattaya/moevenpick-siam-hotel-pattaya.

Happy Family Easter Brunch at Edge Restaurant, Hilton Pattaya

Happy Easter Bunny at Zing Bakery, Centara Grand at CentralWorld Do you have any gifts for your kids for this upcoming Easter?

Zing bakery has created some very special homemade desserts such as chocolate Easter eggs in many different sizes and colours, chocolate Easter bunnies, slices of soft cake with a variety of flavours available, macaroons, tarts, croissants, éclairs, millefeuille and cookies.

Celebrate Easter with these delectable desserts at Zing bakery located on ground floor of Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld. Opens daily from 7 am to 9 pm.

For more information, contact 02 100 1234 ext 6485.

Celebrate Easter Sunday with family and friends this year and enjoy a sumptuous Easter Sunday Brunch at Edge Restaurant on level 16, Hilton Pattaya.

Choose from an unlimited selection of premium seafood, meats, cold cuts and sashimi. Highlights of the Easter Brunch menu include foie gras, array of desserts including chocolate fountain, a variety of Chinese cuisines such as dim sum, crispy pork, etc. Children can enjoy with kiddie activities, including egg painting, art collages and many more. Priced at 1,500 baht nett per adult.

Children below 5 years dine for free.

Limited seats available on Sunday, April 16, 2017, from 12 noon to 3 pm.

For more information or reservations, call 038 253 000 or bkkhp_fb@hilton.com or pattaya.hilton.com.

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Pattaya Cooler INGREDIENTS

1 oz Malibu 1 oz Midori 1 oz Havana Club 3 Years 5 oz coconut juice 1 oz Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup

GARNISH

fresh coconut cherry lime wheel pandan leaf

HOW TO MIX

Mix all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice, shake well and pour into a highball V420 glass. Garnish nicely with fresh coconut, cherry, lime wheel and pandan leaf.

GLASS TYPE Highball V420

CATEGORY Cocktail

MIXOLOGIST

Kreingkrai “Ball” Mukura

MUMM’S THE WORD @ CRU CHAMPAGNE BAR Climb the dizzy heights…

You’re probably familiar with the snazzy panoramic Red Sky which crowns the largest lifestyle destination in Bangkok. But Centara has taken one of the trendiest locations in Bangkok and taken it to new heights of deluxe living with the CRU Champagne Bar. Take the soaring lift to the 23rd floor, change lifts to ascend to the 55th floor, then take the stairs to the 56th floor, and finally step into the exclusive glass elevator which will whisk you to your “haute” destination on the 59th floor. The circular raised bar greets on arrival staffed by some of the capital’s top mixologists, the décor is snowy white with contemporary lounge seating and a breezy al fresco ambiance dominated by a huge illuminated arch that changes hues as the night moves on. With its 360-degree panorama it delivers new heights of pizzazz for fizz fanatics and the hottest unique creations for the cocktailagencia.

The charismatic executive assistant manager ic/Food &

Tasting of the World (imported charcuterie & cheeses)

Beverage of Centara Grand at CentralWorld, David Nowak, told us that CRU is the only bar in Thailand to serve GH Mumm’s No. 1 Pink, the limited edition Rose crafted by Didier Mariotti Maison Mumm’s cellar master. La Vie en Rose was our initial Champagne cocktail tipple. Pointed bubbly glasses of Mumm’s finest pink were held in a vice of ice cubes accompanied by raspberry and pure juice of strawberry plus a phial of Absolut Vodka for bespoke cocktails.

Not too much sweetness for me, just the pure, virgin originality of the fruit and flora finish to savour this most exquisite Champagne.

The Rose blend is dominated by Pinot Noir and is rounded off by the fruitiness of Meunier to reveal the full subtlety and elegance of Chardonnay. Mick enjoyed several drops of Absolut and just a tear of the strawberry to declare it sensational. Paired with a portion of lobster, crab and corn fritters with delicious aioli for dunking, the marriage was hi-so indeed. If you

SIGNATURE DRINK Pattaya Cooler

BIO

Bartender at Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, Hilton Pattaya

La Vie en Rose

really want to push the gin palace out – a bottle of Mumm’s limited edition Rose will set you back B.4,800 but what an evening to remember that would be. Expect to pay B.999 by the glass. Bollinger and Taittinger vintages are also readily available for celebrating in style.

Premium Russian caviar sells itself in the rarified air here, never are such friends made more quickly and more firmly than Champagne and caviar. Foie gras and chicken yakitori skewers are bestsellers at B.388, while the cheese platter with figs, grapes and walnuts is a delight highlighting only the very best imported cheeses. Or why not order the assorted Joselito cured meats with cheese to share around the table for only B.740?

Oysters naturally are a marriage made in bubbly heaven while the Peking duck steamed buns have their fans pairing chef’s penchant for Southeast Asian twists and the innovative CRU cocktails.

Champagne is such an amiable companion it lends itself to sweet or savoury, don’t climb down from your CRU perch without tasting the rich chocolate mousse with chocolate soil and mint. Top up your flute and float away on an excess of the luxe life.

CRU opens at 5 pm (till 1 am) so a long, evening with the joy of a scarlet sunset to initiate the proceedings and great music and Champagne to follow.

CRU Champagne Bar at Red Sky 59th floor, Centara Grand at CentralWorld 999/99 Rama I Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok Open daily from 5 pm to 1 am Tel: 02 100 1234 Email: cruchampagne@chr.co.th www.champagnecru.com

INGREDIENTS 1.5 oz 3 pcs 1 oz 1.5 oz 0.5 oz

Tropical Colada

Malibu lychee in syrup Monin Coconut Syrup coconut milk Captain Morgan

GARNISH lychee cherry mint sprig

HOW TO MIX

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Serve in a highball V420 glass. Garnish nicely with lychee, cherry and mint sprig.

GLASS TYPE Highball V420

CATEGORY Cocktail

MIXOLOGIST

Pinyalak “Pa-Aob” Siridechekavapun

SIGNATURE DRINK Tropical Colada

BIO

Bartender at Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, Hilton Pattaya

Pattaya Cooler & Tropical Colada are available at

Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar on Level 34, Hilton Pattaya from 5 pm to 1 am throughout April 2017 only

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diversions music / new releases Memories...Do Not Open – The Chainsmokers

Vol. 05 No. 07 | Apr 1-15, 2017

upcoming movies at Major Cineplex The Avenue Pattaya SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE

THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS (FAST 8)

Memories...Do Not Open is the upcoming debut studio album

by American DJ duo The Chainsmokers.

It is scheduled to be released on April 7, 2017, through Disruptor and Columbia Records.

The lead single, "Paris", was released on January 13, 2017.

The second single, "Something Just Like This", which is a collaboration with British alternative rock band, Coldplay, was released on February 22, 2017, along with the pre-order of the album.

Greatest Hits & Interpretations – Tina Arena Greatest Hits & Interpretations is the fifth compilation album by Australian singer Tina Arena, released by EMI Music Australia on April 7, 2017. The album is a 2-CD set; the first is 17 greatest hits, the second is an album of interpretations.

The interpretations disc includes a duet with Dannii Minogue singing together for the first time since Young Talent Time.

The album was available for pre-order on March 3, 2017 and came with the instant grat track "Wouldn't It Be Good", lifted from Arena's 2008 album, Songs of Love & Loss 2.

Release Date April 6, 2017 Voice Actors Ariel Winter, Julia Roberts,

Ellie Kemper Director Kelly Asbury Genre Animation | Adventure | Comedy

Release Date Lead Actors

Director Genre

In this fully animated, all-new take on the Smurfs, a mysterious map sets Smurfette and her friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty on an exciting race through the Forbidden Forest leading to the discovery of the biggest secret in Smurf history.

Now that Dom and Letty are on their honeymoon and Brian and Mia have retired from the game-and the rest of the crew has been exonerated-the globetrotting team has found a semblance of a normal life. But when a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime he can't seem to escape and a betrayal of those closest to him, they will face trials that will test them as never before.

April 13, 2017 Jason Statham, Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron F. Gary Gray Action | Thriller | Crime

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Thermage for younger-looking eyes The skin around our eyes is the most sensitive part of our face and the most noticeable as we age. Reduced collagen tends to make the skin lose its elasticity; it begins to sag, and wrinkles form—making us look older. Overexposure to sunlight also contributes to the rapid aging of our skin, which is known as photoaging.

by Dr Natnicha Loichuen During the month of April, when Thais celebrate Songkran, many of us will be exposed to extreme heat and sunlight, which can damage collagen fibers—a protein fiber found in abundance throughout our bodies. It provides strength and cushioning to many different body parts, including skin.

Overexposure to sunlight also can damage elastin, the protein that helps skin tissue resume its original position or shape after stretching.

If you want to rejuvenate the skin around your eyes without undergoing invasive treatment, then Thermage is the ideal treatment for you. Thermage for eyes is a FDA-approved procedure for tightening and lifting skin; it reduces wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes (crow’s feet). The treatment is safe and non-surgical, using radio

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

by Rory Coughlan

frequency energy to create a uniform heating effect deep into the dermis. The heat tightens and rejuvenates existing collagen. At the same time, it stimulates the production of new collagen to tighten and lift the skin around the eyes, giving you a more youthful appearance.

Thermage produces immediate results after the procedure, but the ultimate improvement may take up to six months and usually lasts 12 to 24 months.

A Thermage for eyes treatment takes about 45 minutes, depending on the size and condition of the affected area. You can apply make-up and return to your routine activities right after treatment.

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Jiu-jitsu, or Brazilian jiu-jitsu as it is commonly named outside Brazil, is a grappling orientated martial art/combat sport that evolved from its Japanese roots in 1920s Brazil, and continued to evolve for many decades until its present format. This style though previously established in its native country became highly popular within the northern hemisphere after a series of performances from BJJ fighter Royce Gracie in the early UFC’s (Ultimate Fighting Championship) where he battled against competitors from many different martial arts backgrounds in the no-holds-barred tournament, becoming the fighting promotion’s first champion. This event proved jiu-jitsu’s efficiency and helped raise awareness all around the world becoming one of the reasons behind the sport’s growth.

BJJ promotes the concept that a smaller, weaker person can successfully defend against a bigger, stronger, heavier assailant by using proper technique, leverage, and most notably taking the fight to the ground. Then applying joint-locks and chokeholds to defeat the opponent. BJJ training can be used for sport grappling tournaments and in self-defense situations. Sparring, commonly referred to as rolling, and live drilling play a major role in training, and a premium is placed on performance, especially in competition, in relation to progress and ascension through its ranking system.

Brazilian jiu-jitsu is not solely a martial art but also a sport, a method for promoting physical fitness and building character in young people and ultimately a way of life.

Sport BJJ focus on submissions without the use of strikes while training allows practitioners to practice at full speed and with full power resembling the effort used in a real competition. Training methods include technique drills in which techniques are practiced against a non-resisting partner; isolation sparring, commonly referred to as positional drilling, where only a certain technique or sets of techniques are used, and full sparring in which each opponent tries to submit their opponent using any legal technique.

Physical conditioning is also an important part of training.

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Songkran Temple Fair Journey at Devarana Spa Devarana Spa presents Songkran Temple Fair Journey, a creative spa treatment inspired by the water-splashing festivities of Thailand’s renowned New Year Festival and specially designed to add vibrancy back to moisture-starved skin.

The treatment begins with the cooling sensation of a 30-minute Traditional Thai Coconut Ice Cream Body Scrub that smells almost good enough to eat. Straight from the cooler and wonderfully refreshing, the scrub has a temperature of between 15 to 20 degrees Celsius and comes complete with a potent mix of potatoes and butterfly pea petals which help to give skin a healthy glow.

The soothing journey is completed with a dreamily relaxing 45-minute Aromatic Oil Massage, which starts with a 15-minute Warm Sand Back Compress before moving onto a skin-nourishing massage conducted with aromatic oil infused with Mint and Jasmine essences. Expect stress and tiredness to melt away as the scents and elements of Songkran revitalise your mind, body and soul.

This 90-minute Songkran-inspired rejuvenation is available until April 30, 2017.

Price is 3,650 baht net at all Devarana Spas across Thailand.

For more information, contact Devarana Spa at Dusit Thani Pattaya on 038 371 044 or pattaya@devaranaspa.com.

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Maybe you are and you don’t know it Of course, we’re talking about your hair. Are you finding more and more locks in your comb or hairbrush lately? How about on your pillow? Or around the shower drain?

Why is this happening? It’s probably one of five reasons, the most common of which is hereditary hair loss.

For men, hereditary hair loss usually means a receding hairline, whereas women (yes, hereditary thinning or baldness also affects the fairer sex) start thinning on the front center part of their heads. While many men in Pattaya immediately resort to shaving their heads in defeat, that is not necessary; there are treatments that can help.

Propecia (for men only) can stop hair from falling out if caught early. Products with minoxidil may promote hair growth for men and women. Check with your physician or dermatologist.

Secondly, stress. Family difficulties, financial worries or any number of factors may make you feel like pulling your hair out. In fact, such stresses can mess with your tresses.

Major stresses—either physical or emotional—can cause hair roots to go into a resting state prematurely and then shed. For women,

hormones can play a role. After childbirth, falling estrogen levels may cause hair to thin, but it will grow back over time.

A third cause of hair loss may be your diet. Iron deficiency often is the reason—especially in women. So add more iron-rich foods to your diet: meat, beans, tofu and fortified grains (found in breakfast cereals and some bread). And make sure you’re getting enough protein; low levels can cause your body to store what protein it has, stopping hair growth.

Or the culprit may be medical in nature, such as thyroid disease or one of more than 30 other

conditions that cause hair loss.

Once you have a diagnosis and begin treatment, hair growth can be restored. Certain cancer treatments such as chemotherapy are another well-known cause of hair loss but, again, hair regrows when treatment ends.

Some medications may also result in thinning hair. These include blood thinners; meds for depression, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis and gout, and starting or stopping birth control pills.

Finally, beware poor hair-care practices. That may be the case if your hair is over processed with dyes, relaxers and straighteners. Or if you subject your mane to constant heat from a blow dryer or flat iron that leaves hair dry, brittle and prone to break. A flat iron on hair that is even a little wet can fry your hair.

Not to be overlooked in the realm of poor practices is wearing a tight ponytail day after day. It puts too much physical traction on the hair follicles and you can lose your hair.

This also applies to cornrows and braids as well.

Spa Promotions Relief & Relax from Muscle Stress caused by Office Syndrome at Spa Cenvaree, Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok To treat the office syndrome symptoms caused by long hours in front of a computer, such as headache, neck, shoulder and back pain, aching arms and others, Spa Cenvaree at Centara Grand Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok offers an exclusive 60-minute “Hai Muea” package designed to alleviate muscle tension and strains at only 1,500 baht net per person (save 25 percent from regular price). The promotion is valid from May 1 to June 30, 2017.

Hai Muea spa treatment is muscle relief ritual which has been created by master therapists, combining deep tissue and Swedish massage and stretching techniques to relax tired back, shoulder and neck muscles. As you start to feel the tightness and pain recede, you will also enjoy signature herbal back compresses, expertly laid on to tension-ridden body parts with a therapeutic touch.

Reservations can be made by calling 02 541 1234 ext 4292 or 4567 or email spacenvareecglb@chr.co.th.

Experience The Miracle of Sakura at The Okura Spa, The Okura Spa Bangkok As the annual Sakura cherry blossom takes place in Japan you too can experience the wonders of this beautiful flower with the 75-minute Miracle of Sakura treatment at The Okura Spa. The treatment begins with the gentle Sakura body scrub, which exfoliates the skin and makes it feel soft and supple. It also helps to protect because Sakura is rich in antioxidants that strengthen the body’s ability to fight against oxidative damage.

The second part is a back, neck and shoulder massage using Sakura massage oil.

Guaranteed to ease stress and revive tired muscles, the massage leaves you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Available daily from 10 am to 10 pm during April 1 to June 30 2017. Price is 3,000 baht++ per person.

For more information and reservations, call 02 687 9000 or email spa@okurabangkok.com.

Firming Treatment at Tea Tree Spa, Holiday Inn Pattaya

• The word “cosmetic” is from the Greek word kosmos (related to cosmos), meaning to arrange, order, or adorn. The popular American magazine Cosmopolitan is also derived from this root.

• The first swivel-up lipstick in a tube appeared in 1923.

Tea Tree Spa at Holiday Inn Pattaya unveiled a new promotion of an exclusive treatment to aid the contouring process at 1,999 baht net per person. A fabulous 150-minute package featuring Carole Franck product, created to reduce cellulite, firm muscles and improve the body’s natural detoxification.

Pamper yourself with firming treatment, a combination of signature treatments and techniques every day at Tea Tree Spa, 5th floor, Bay Tower open from 10 am until 10 pm. Advance reservation is required.

For more information and reservations, call 038 725 555 ext 3902 or email spa.reception@holidayinn-pattaya.com.

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Enjoy an unforgettable escape to Bangkok and immerse yourself in the luxury of The Okura Prestige Bangkok with the Fabulous Treats Package.

Book two or more consecutive nights until June 28, 2017 in an Okura Club, Premier Club or Prestige Club room – or in the hotel’s Deluxe or Prestige Suite – for stays until June 30, 2017, and receive a 10 percent saving on the hotel’s Best Available Rate, starting from 9,450 baht ++ in the Okura Club Room. The Fabulous Okura Treats package includes an array of exceptional benefits.

Stay for two consecutive nights or more and enjoy: • A choice of a daily international buffet breakfast at Up & Above restaurant or an authentic Japanese set breakfast at Yamazato restaurant • Complimentary buffet lunch at Up & Above restaurant for two persons (one time per stay) • Enjoy unlimited access to the benefits of the Okura Club Lounge.

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Airbnb launches Trips in Thailand

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Making Real Estate More Attractive to Foreigners

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hailand is an important and fast growing market for Airbnb with a 149 percent increase in the number of Thais using the service to travel in the past year alone. And the appetite isn’t only for travelling on Airbnb. There has been a 93 percent year on year increase in the number of Thais wanting to share their homes.

Until recently, Airbnb has been about home sharing, transforming the way people travel by allowing them to live like locals. With Trips, Airbnb takes this a few steps further, adding bookable local experiences to provide an authentic way of exploring a new city.

Experiences are designed and led by local experts who share an insider’s view of their city with curious travelers, giving unprecedented access to areas and places that people wouldn’t otherwise see.

Trips isn’t just for guests staying on the Airbnb platform. Experiences offered can also be booked by Bangkok locals and residents of

Airbnb has launched Trips in Bangkok, following the global debut of this new platform in Los Angeles in November 2016. At a press conference held at Greyhound Café, Joe Gebbia, Airbnb’s co-founder and chief product officer, unveiled what this new service will look like here in Thailand.

Trips moves the company beyond a home sharing concept to an end-to-end hospitality solution comprised of three core offerings: Homes, Experiences and Places. Trips brings unique local experiences, insider guides and events designed and led by locals to guests staying with Airbnb and those not on the platform.

Thailand who are interested in discovering new things to do in this vibrant capital city. Airbnb also aims to help cities diversify tourism away from busy urban centres by providing a way for locals to make extra money

by sharing their passions.

“We want to make travel magical again by immersing curious visitors in local cities and communities, offering the opportunity to see the true character of a city through

the people who live there,” says Joe Gebbia, Airbnb’s co-founder and chief product officer.

“Thailand is an incredible tourist destination, with inbound travel on Airbnb growing by 149 percent in the last year alone, but we know that travelers want to see the real soul of a place, especially in Bangkok - a leading creative capital in Southeast Asia known for its distinctive culture, edgy energy and rich heritage. I’m so excited to be launching Trips in Bangkok today.”

Three of the experiences being launched in Bangkok are: Muay Thai by Matthew Deane An immersion in Muay Thai with Matthew Deane, official Master of Ceremonies (MC) at Rangsuit International Boxing Stadium.

The session begins with a tour of the KhongsitthaMuay Thai Gym, followed by an introduction to the fighters who will guide guests through the training program.

Attendees will learn to strike with eight limbs, go three rounds in the ring, participate in the WaiKhru Continued on page 4/24

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Property

Making Real Estate More Attractive to Foreigners The Thai government’s sporadic ‘I love you, I love you not’ mind-set toward foreigners appears to be swinging in favor of farangs once again.

With the demise of real estate on the heels of a long and successful property boom throughout the Kingdom, regulators are returning to the drawing board to figure out what can and should be done to support the property market and encourage foreign investment.

It is quite obvious that foreign investment in the property sector is high on the government’s priority list, while investors are resistant, given property laws and regulations that make it more difficult and far less attractive to buy real estate in the Magic Kingdom.

So the idea that the government might be looking for ways to make property ownership safer and easier with new incentives is music to the ears of foreigners who own property or want to invest here but are deterred by prejudicial laws and regulations.

One of the most discouraging regulations is the restriction on foreigners

by Clayton Wade Managing Director

from purchasing and selling long-term property leases.

So it was a welcomed surprise to read in the Bangkok Post last week (March 25) an article entitled ‘50-year foreign lease mulled’.

The article noted that Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong was studying the ramifications of a proposal that would allow foreigners to buy and sell property through 50-year leasehold contracts, thereby encouraging foreign investment in real estate.

At a seminar late last month, Apisak acknowledged that “The Finance Ministry is looking at this idea, which is highly possible.”

What a difference a couple of years can make in Thai real estate; it was not that long ago (February 2015) that a Phuket court ruled that 'secured' or 'collective' leases were void in Phuket.

The ruling came unexpectedly and was a shock to almost everyone.

Seen by many of us as wild and reckless, this decision by the Phuket Civil Court and subsequently upheld by

Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. clayton@premierinternational.com

the Region 8 Appellate Court declared all ‘so-called secured leases’ previously offered by real estate developers to be invalid in Phuket province.

Can you imagine this decision-coming out of nowhere and without warning--invalidating previously-signed agreements, inclusive of cast-iron 90year leases?

Yes, what a difference we are seeing as we have gone from boom to bust.

We now are witnessing the finance minister pursuing schemes to encourage a recovery in real estate.

So moving forward, just how might a new 50-year lease law affect property values and sales if it were legal for foreigners?

Well there is one thing I am sure we can all agree on and that is the Phuket renegade law machine needs addressing and it needs it fast as that one single ruling did more harm to the Thai real estate industry than anything else in years.

At that time, in response to the Phuket Long-Term Lease debacle, Jerrald Kippen of Duensing Kippen, attorneys and arbitrators, offered some hope when he said, “Secured leases can be restructured to provide actual long-term lease security legally and without any downside to the developer by securing the pre-paid renewal terms with a mortgage over the land involved”.

Kippen went on to say, “It is a simple and straightforward legal structure that provides security for the investor. A current ‘secured’ lease can be restructured into this better and genuinely secure alternative, before it is too late”.

Again this was great to learn but, to be honest, many investors and business people are getting more and more fed up with the grey laws and the grey regulations and the grey this and grey that. This is 2017 and it is time for Thailand to start facing reality,

Our very special thanks to Clayton Wade, managing director of Pattaya’s Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd., for preparing this Pattaya Today column.

Clayton Wade is managing director of Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd., the Eastern Seaboard’s leader in exclusive property sales and rentals, and managing director of Premier Land and Development Co., Ltd. Clayton Wade has been running Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd., with his wife, Khun Supap, for more than 20 years. He himself has been in the real estate industry for over 30 years, having started his career in the United States where he was licensed and practiced both real estate sales and property management in Seattle, Washington.

Wade is a Certified International Property

Specialist (CIPS) and a CIPS certification instructor with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the United States. He is an instructor with the Thailand Real Estate and Business School (TREBS) and heads the International Marketing Committee as vice president for the Real Estate Sales and Marketing Association of Thailand. He also is a council member with the Gerson Lehrman Group, the New York-based international research and consulting firm, and is a registered consultant with the Coleman Research Group in Hong Kong. He has been a national panel judge with the Thailand Property Awards for 10 years.

Having done business successfully in the Eastern Seaboard/Pattaya area for over 20 years, Clayton Wade is known throughout the Asia-Pacific region for his public speaking and television presentations as well as

and that reality is that the national real estate sector is suffering while neighboring nations are experiencing dynamic markets. Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia and the Philippines are leaving Thailand in the dust--in the dark ages of proper and sound real estate laws and regulations. Those countries are all taking big steps towards making it safer and more secure for foreigners to purchase, lease and invest in properties.

It is inspiring that Thailand’s finance minister thinks that more secure and longer term leases will invigorate the economy. “If we can do it,” he stressed, “the property industry will boom again because demand will come from all over the world”.

Better and more secure real estate laws and regulations would be a ‘win win’ for Thailand and for foreigners eager to purchase and invest in properties here.

The military government currently is funding more and more infrastructure projects across the country in a bid to impel growth; it’s obvious that the next real-estate cycle will be even more vigorous and successful than the last.

With the passion of change in the air, perhaps we can inspire our finance minister to consider drafting some proposed changes in laws and regulations concerning the 49 percent limitation on foreign ownership in condominium developments—maybe liberalizing it up to 70 percent or even removing the restriction altogether.

Let’s get this Thai real estate market rejuvenated and start doing great business once again.

We boomed! We crashed! We’re in shock! It’s time to pull out of it and move on.

The best is yet to come for the Thai real estate industry. There is no time like the present to get started on the road to recovery and prosperity! having written regularly for leading newspapers and magazines (Bangkok Post, Thailand Property Report, Tropical Homes Magazine, Real Estate Magazine Thailand, Big Chilli Magazine, Tattler Magazine, Homes and Condos Magazine, etc.).

The American-born entrepreneur is known throughout the Asia-Pacific region for his many accomplishments in promoting real estate on Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard include having been a guest speaker with several of Thailand’s top political and business figures on CNBC’s Managing Asia.

Premier Homes is Pattaya’s leader in exclusive property sales and rentals. Visit their website at www.premierinternational.com. Clayton Wade may be contacted at +(66) (81) 634-2915 or at clayton@premierinternational.com.

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dance and finish with a strength and conditioning routine. At the end of the session, participants can enjoy a plate of Pad Thai (stirfried noodles) and may choose to view a live Muay Thai fight from ringside seats.

Thai Fruit Carving by WaewmaneeSaikaew Learn about Thai cuisine from a local foodie! Guests will meet host Waewmanee at her one-table restaurant right in the heart of Bangkok and enjoy a traditional local meal. From there, they will ride a tuktuk to her favorite food market, where she will guide guests through colorful fruit and vegetable stalls, helping them pick fruit which they will then use to master the fine art of Thai fruit carving.

Local Flavors in a Glass by RonnapornKanivichaporn Head over to hip neighborhoodThonglor to learn about the fine art of the cocktail from Ronnaporn, a Bangkokbased cocktail expert who has won numerous accolades. Ronnaporn will teach guests how to make three cocktails using traditional Thai ingredients.

Over 800 Experiences are now available in more than 13 cities around the world – including Bangkok, Singapore, Tokyo and Seoul here in Asia Pacific – with more than 50 cities due to launch by the end of the year.

Another element of Trips is Places, which makes the most

of local expertise by adding the recommendations of hundreds of thousands of Airbnb hosts, neighborhood insiders and local influencers to the platform, providing travelers with access to a city’s hidden gems, as well as the chance to socialize with other guests and locals through meet-up events.

Gyproc organises exclusive evening party Thai Gypsum Products Public Company Limited, the manufacturer of gypsum innovations over 45 years and of the leading brand Gyproc led by Richard Juggery, managing director, hosted the Gyproc Thank You Party 2017 to show appreciation to its loyal customers, distributors, modern trades, architects, property owners and contractors.

The party provided Gyproc’s executives a chance to enhance close relationships with loyal customers; it also allowed the company to announce its vision and strategies to build customer confidence in Gyproc’s products, as well as introduce new products. The event program was held at the Grand Ballroom, Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel and Towers and was joined by over 400 guests.

The party featured a Wonderland theme designed to engage customers in party-minded activities including a customer award presentation, a costume contest and a mini concert by artist J Jetrin. Guests were welcomed to the party by Gyproc's staff who expressed their gratitude to each of their honoured guests.

With live band music, mini concert performance and a costume contest, customers and partners were

treated to an eclectic journey of entertainment. A delicious selection of food created by the hotel’s culinary team helped in keeping smiles on guests’ faces throughout the night.

One of the highlight sequences designed to show appreciation to business partners was Gyproc’s customer award presentation,

which celebrated those customers who have achieved remarkable results using Gyproc products. The award featured five categories: Best Growth and Support Awards, Best Support Awards for Distributor, Best Support Awards for Installer, Best Support Awards for Drywall Advocators and Best Growth and Support Award for Export.

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Volume 6

Legal & Money L E G A L A DV I C E

Issue 06

1-15 april 2017

By: Magna Carta Law Office

Acquisition of Thai Citizenship A person who is born with parents who both hold Thai nationality automatically acquires Thai nationality, whether or not they were born inside Thailand. A person born with one alien parent does not automatically acquire Thai citizenship.

Citizenship depends on the immigration status and the marriage status of the parents. A person born to either a father or a mother of Thai nationality, whether born within or outside Thailand, may apply for Thai citizenship.

A foreign person who would like to obtain Thai Citizenship must go through the naturalization process. The application to change to Thai citizenship must be filed with the competent official according to the form and in the manner prescribed in the Ministerial Regulations. The approval or denial of the application is at the discretion of the

naturalization for his children. In this case, such children shall be exempt from possessing the qualifications 1, 3, 4 and 5.

Other party may apply for such naturalization in behalf of another person according to the following situations: • A guardian, under a court order, may apply for naturalization for an incompetent person and presenting evidence to prove the person’s birth in Thailand. In this case, such person shall be exempted from possessing the qualifications 3 and 5; making an affirmation of loyalty to Thailand shall be at the discretion of the Minister.

• A ruler of a public foster home, with the permission of the children and in conformity with the Minister, may apply for naturalization for children of legal age who have been staying in

Interior Minister.

An applicant who wishes to apply for naturalization as a Thai citizen must possess the following qualifications: 1. Must be of legal age in accordance with the Thai law and the law under which he has nationality; 2. Must have good behavior; 3. Must have a regular occupation; 4. Must have resided in the Thai Kingdom for a consecutive period of not less than five years on the day of filing the application; 5. Must have knowledge of the Thai language as prescribed in the Ministerial Regulations.

The qualifications 4 and 5 do not apply to the following; • The applicant has rendered distinguished acts or deeds for the Kingdom of Thailand; • The applicant is a child, wife, or husband of a person who has been naturalized as a Thai or has recovered Thai nationality; • The applicant previously had Thai nationality; • The applicant is a husband of a Thai national.

Foreign applicants residing in Thailand with children who are not of legal age in accordance with Thai law may concurrently apply for such

such foster home, under their responsibility, for not less than 10 years. In this case, such person shall be exempted from possessing the qualifications under 1 and 3.

• A Thai person may apply for naturalization for the adopted child who is of legal age in accordance with the Thai law. The adopted child must be registered as a legitimate child of the Thai person for not less than 5 years, supported by evidence proving the birth of the child in the Kingdom of Thailand. In this case, such persons shall be exempt from possessing the qualifications 1 and 3.

A person of Thai nationality, who is married to a foreigner and has acquired his/her spouse's nationality, does not lose his/her Thai nationality unless he/she wishes to renounce his/her Thai nationality by declaring his/her intention to the competent authority, or his/her Thai nationality is revoked by the Government of the Kingdom of Thailand. A person, who has renounced Thai nationality, may apply for recovery of Thai nationality if the marriage has been dissolved for whatever reason. The application must be filed with the competent official according to the form and in the manner prescribed in the Ministerial Regulations.

MAGNA CARTA LAW OFFICE 193/126-8 South Pattaya Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi, 20150, Thailand Telephone : 038 373735 MOBILE NO. : 082 479 1204 Fax : 038 373736 Email : legal@magnacarta.co.th

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Issue 06

1-15 april 2017

Business News Mazda CX-3 Wins Thailand Car of the Year 2016 The Mazda CX-3 crossover has won the coveted Thailand Car of the Year 2016 award, hosted by the Thai Automotive Journalists Association (TAJA). The CX-3 beat 9 other finalists, earning the most points from the jury, comprising over 40 professional automotive journalists.

Only new models assembled in Thailand and officially launched during October 1, 2015, to September 30, 2016 are eligible for winning the award, held for the second consecutive year by TAJA, a

non-profit organization made up of automotive journalists from every field -- magazine, newspaper, radio, television and internet.

Scores were based on all aspects of the vehicle, including design, performance, safety, convenience, eco-friendliness and retail pricing.

During the final round, with actual test driving being held at the Thailand Circuit in Nakhon Chaisri, each juror was given 25 points to distribute among the 10 finalists, with a mandatory 10 points to be

given to the best entry.

The 10 finalists were the Mazda CX-3, MG5, MG GS, BMW X1, BMW 7 Series, Honda BRV, Honda Civic, Thailand TR Transformer 2, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Mercedes-Benz GLC. Mazda Sales Thailand Co., Ltd. (MST) President Chanchai Trakarnudomsuk said, "By winning the prestigious Thailand Car of the Year award, the CX-3 has proven that Mazda’s Skyactiv Technology is well-accepted by highlyqualified automotive media, with performance that can be experienced in real-life driving by customers around the world. The CX-3 provides customers with not only outstanding performance but also excellent fuel economy, as well as a highly attractive appearance based on the KODO: Soul of Motion design theme. The MZD Connect and i-Activesense packages complete the CX-3 as a vehicle for the new generation.”

Yutthapong Pasee, President of TAJA, said, “The Thailand Car of the Year award has been held for the

second consecutive year and we have 10 finalists this year. The Mazda CX-3 has proven itself as a vehicle with outstanding quality that excels in terms of performance, environment, safety, versatility and most of all high value-for-money.”

The CX-3 was first introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November 2014 and is the fifth model featuring Skyactiv technology. In Thailand it was officially introduced in November 2015 and is available with a Skyactiv 2.0 gasoline and SKYACTIV 1.5 diesel engine choices.

The Thailand Car of the Year 2016 award this reconfirms the high acceptance for the CX-3, which will feature improved design and equipment when the minor change model was launched at the Bangkok International Motor Show last month.

MINI Thailand unveils two new models in Thailand

KKday Launches E-commerce Travel Platform in Thailand

KKday, a leading E-commerce travel platform in Asia offering localized travel across the globe has officially launched in Thailand, bringing unique and authentic tour experiences abroad to Thai tourists looking to travel independently and explore other cities around the world through organized excursions.

Established in 2014, KKday is a Taiwan-headquartered company offering over 6,000 experiences, in 25 different categories, in 174 cities and 54 countries worldwide.

After recently launching in Singapore, the Thai branch of KKday will appeal to the growing number of FITs (Free Independent Travelers) in Thailand in search of fun activities and memorable sightseeing trips on holiday. Whilst FITs book their own flight and accommodation, they look to online travel experts with local knowledge to book unforgettable travel experiences that give them genuine insights into a destination; discovering local

culture and heritage, hidden gems and off-the-beaten-track adventures and sampling incredible food and activities along the way.

Ming Chen, CEO of KKday, who was at the launch in Bangkok, believes city break tours will appeal to the Thai market. “Thais are renowned for their warm welcome to tourists visiting their country and this openness extends to a genuine interest in other cultures and a love of travel. Asia is home to some spectacular cities and I envisage that KKday members in Thailand will want to soak up the atmosphere and truly experience city breaks in Taiwan, Korea and Japan which are all popular vacation destinations for Thais; exciting cities like Taipei, Seoul and Tokyo. I am pleased to be launching KKday in Thailand and with the huge growth of E-commerce within the country, an online travel experience platform fits perfectly with what the market wants and how consumers behave

here.”

Hassle-free and competitively priced, KKday is easy to browse, read reviews and book online; the ideal travel companion for the digital Y Generation of under 35s who are primarily booking with KKday.

In 2017, the travel trend for Gen Y tourists is all about experiential vacations and immersive getaways rather than finding some far-flung undiscovered destination or simply ‘being’ a tourist abroad.

The launch of KKday in Thailand is aimed at expanding the platform which already has a presence in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Korea and Singapore. A branch in Thailand will build on KKday’s already 7 million plus page views per month, Facebook fan base of over 600,000 and membership that exceeds 300,000. Promotions are also on the horizon with relationships being established with some big-name brands in Thailand too.

Expansion is part of the future strategy of KKday with two rounds of funding in 2015 and 2016 totaling $11.5 million led by Singaporebased venture capitalists, Monk’s Hill Ventures and AppWorks, the largest start-up accelerator in Asia.

In Thailand, KKday has partnered with DTAC Rewards, Eatigo, Tourkrub, Show DC (Lotte) and Nokscoot.

Celebrating its debut in Thailand with an exciting campaign, #KKvacay rewards one lucky winner and a friend will win a holiday in either Japan, Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore or Taiwan!

MINI Thailand brings the second-generation, all-new MINI Countryman and the new MINI John Cooper Works Clubman to Thailand for the first time to deliver a combination of unique MINI-style characteristics plus superior comfort and convenience for real joy on the road. The two new models were unveiled at the Bangkok International Motor Show 2017, March 29 to April 9 at Impact Exhibition Center, Muangthong Thani.

The all-new MINI Countryman The second-generation MINI Countryman, available with three models; the MINI Cooper Countryman, MINI Cooper S Countryman and MINI Cooper S Countryman Hightrim, each with the powerful and efficient MINI TwinPower Turbo technology.

The all-new MINI Countryman is some 20 centimeters longer than its predecessor and approximately 3 centimeters wider. Its wheelbase has been extended by 7.5 centimeters.

This growth results in significantly increased space on five fully-fledged seats as well as a definite increase in storage volume and luggage transport versatility for the greater comfort of passengers. One unique option is the MINI Picnic Bench, which can be folded out of the luggage compartment and provides comfortable seat for outdoor use.

Additionally, the vehicle features electrical tailgate control, offering the option of touchless operation – which requires the key holder to simply put a foot close to the underside of the rear bumper – and remote-controlled

opening paired with a closing button on the tailgate itself.

The all-new MINI Countryman’s central instrument panel now includes 8.8 inch touchscreen functionality for the first time and supports features such as MINI Country Timer, which times your runs over demanding terrain, MINI Connected, a personal assistant that supports you on the road, incl. off-board route planning, event setting during route, last mile navigation, and traffic radar, all of which work in tandem with the onboard computer and a smartphone.

The new MINI John Cooper Works Clubman The new MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) Clubman combines genuine racetrack excitement with the premium stylings of MINI in the latest generation of this premium compact car, which boasts an eyecatching yet classically distinctive design on top of performance that rivals serious racing cars with the new engine that takes the mantle of the most powerful engine ever in a MINI. Additionally, the new MINI JCW Clubman comes equipped with a number of exclusive features, including an aerodynamics kit, 19” inch John Cooper Works Course Spoke two-tone light alloy wheels, John Cooper Works exterior and interior trims, leather steering wheel with multifunction controls, John Cooper Works sports seats, Head-up display, and 8.8-inch color touch screen in the central instrument panel.

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Issue 06

1-15 april 2017

Business News AEON offers premium privileges to AEON Royal Orchid Plus Platinum Cardholders

AEON Royal Orchid Plus JBC Platinum cardholders receive further exclusive privileges, like access to JCB Airport Lounge and JBC Plaza Lounge more than 60 destinations all over the world and discounts when dining at participating Japanese restaurants.

New AEON Royal Orchid

Plus Platinum cardholders will also receive a free 29-inch Esprit trolley bag valued at 8,990 baht and 2,000 miles when making their first purchase, subject to terms and conditions. AEON Royal Orchid Plus Platinum cardholders can experience these privileges from now until February 28, 2018

Get ready for the storm!

Chevrolet revealed the Colorado High Country Storm. Leveraging the presence and personalization possibilities of the Colorado High Country, the Storm is Chevrolet’s new top-of-the-line truck in Thailand. It distinguishes itself with a striking black accessories package.

The Colorado High Country Storm made its public debut at the 38th Bangkok International Motor Show, which runs until April 9.

“We have received very positive feedback from consumers for the Chevrolet Colorado,” said Wail A. Farghaly, managing director of GM Thailand and Chevrolet Sales Thailand. “This has driven our continued investment in pickup trucks. With its style, capability and dependability, the Colorado High Country Storm is an exciting new entry in Thailand that truck buyers will be proud to own and drive.”

The truck’s captivating masculine design and rugged performance make it the ideal vehicle for both everyday commuting and heavy-duty work. Based on the Colorado High Country trim, the Storm package enhances the truck’s capability and functionality. It includes a sport bar, 18-inch alloy wheels, door handles, a tailgate handle, outer belt moulding and a rear bumper with a parking sensor all in black.

The specially designed collection

of accessories defines a bold and aggressive presence, with a black hood decal featuring the High Country logo and a Storm body decal and outside rearview mirror.

Chevrolet is taking blue to another level as well with the new Blue Me Away body color. The trendy metallic color and Storm package are a perfect combination for the Colorado, which is also available in pull me over red, black meet kettle metallic, summit white, satin steel grey metallic and auburn brown metallic.

Speaking at the Power and Challenge go-kart competition for media at Impact Speed Park, Farghaly mentioned that the Colorado High Country Storm offers the perfect combination of innovative features, performance, comfort and safety. It is built for stylish driving in the city, on the highway or off road.

“The Colorado High Country Storm is the best Chevrolet truck in Thailand,” Farghaly said. “Actually, it is more than just a truck. For owners, it will become a statement of who they are.”

The Colorado High Country Storm is powered by a 2.5L Duramax four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine. With a Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT), it produces 132 kW (180 horsepower) at 3,600 rpm and 440 Nm (325 lb-ft) of

Honda unveils features of i-DTEC diesel turbo Engine Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd., unveiled appealing features of its advanced intelligent powertrain i-DTEC diesel turbo engine for the first time in Thailand integrated with 9-speed automatic transmission in the ‘All-new, fifthgeneration Honda CR-V’ with a sport premium design that was launched in Thailand on March 24.

The 1.6L i-DTEC 4-cylinder diesel turbo engine was developed under Honda’s Earth Dreams technology. The maximum power of 160 hp at 4,000 rpm and maximum torque of 350 Newtonmeters at 2,000 rpm is equivalent to a large-size diesel engine with exceptionally high fuel efficiency of 18.9 km/l. Working together with 9-speed automatic transmission provides superior acceleration and fuel efficiency with CO2 emission rate at only 141 g/km. The Allnew Honda CR-V will be available with two alternative engines, diesel and benzene. To perfectly meet all lifestyles, all variants come with seven seat passenger capacity and equipped with a full range of advanced safety features and advanced function technologies. This results in the Allnew Honda CR-V being a more premium SUV compared to its previous generations.

The 1.6L i-DTEC diesel turbo engine features a more powerful turbocharged diesel engine which includes Powerful driving performance, fuel efficiency and eco-friendliness. torque at a low 2,000 rpm. The Euro 4-compliant engine is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with a choice of two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.

Safety remains a priority for Chevrolet, and the Colorado High Country STORM reflects this with a host of safety features that include front air bags for the driver and passenger along with a knee air bag for the driver, the Traction Control System (TCS), Panic Brake Assist (PBA), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Anti-Rolling Protection (ARP), Hill Descent Control (HDC) and Hill Start Assist (HSA). Other features include Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert, Front and Rear Parking Assist, and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System.

The Colorado High Country Storm is also equipped with a wide array of convenience features, including front-park assist and a reverse camera that aid maneuvering in tight urban confines, auto rain sensors, automatic headlamp on/ off and a first-in-class remote-start function. In addition, it comes with advanced technologies such as the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system, the Apple CarPlay application, Siri Eyes Free and front windows that automatically drop a fraction to facilitate door closing.

i-DTEC diesel turbo engine with 9-speed automatic transmission developed under Earth Dreams Technology in the All-new Honda CR-V is designed to offer number of real-world benefits to consumers.

With a wider spread of gears, the very low first gear ratio ensures a quick and powerful launch, while a high top-gear ratio results in reduced engine speed and reduces fuel consumption and noise level at cruising speeds.

Depending on the driving situation – engine speed and throttle application – the new nine-speed automatic transmission can even shift directly down gears from 9th to 5th gear and 7th to 4th gear, additionally to all two gears and one gear downshifts. All other multiple down shifts are overlapped shifts where an additional shift needs to be performed in background in order to achieve the target gear.

The 5th generation of CR-V is offered with the updated Real Time AWD with Intelligent Control System™. Software and hardware upgrades result in an increase in engine torque (up to a total of 40 percent) that can be sent to the rear wheels, based on the driving conditions. The result is improved performance in low traction conditions when AWD comes into play.

The compact and efficient Real Time AWD provides a high degree of four-wheel-drive sophistication in rain, dirt roads and dry pavement.

Real Time AWD offers the optimal balance of confident capability and user friendliness in a lightweight and fuel-efficient design. The driver can simply step on the accelerator and let the system maximize use of available grip and climbing capability. The system operation is completely automatic and virtually transparent in smoothness.

TAT co-host fam trip to mark THAI new Phuket Express service

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is offering its full support to Thai Airways International (THAI) as the airline inaugurates its first four-weekly Beijing-Phuket flight by co-hosting a familiarisation trip for travel agents and members of the media from the People’s Republic of China.

Bangornrat Chinaprayoon, director of TAT Beijing Office said, “This new THAI route is vital as Phuket becomes ever more popular with tourists and travellers from China who can now conveniently come here for weekends, knowing they’ll find the world’s best beaches,

a warm welcome, and unique local experiences that will provide amazing memories. Phuket is a high quality, must-see tropical destination and this new air access will allow tourists from our largest market to fly here directly with no hassles and start enjoying the beach and local culture as soon as they touch down.”

THAI is operating four flights per week on the new Beijing-Phuket route, using a 264-seat Dreamliner B787. The route is being promoted under a “Phuket Express” campaign, leveraging the fact that tourists and travellers from China can now fly direct to the holiday island.

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Boat for Sale

1990 Arriva 24ft Ski/ Offshore Boat For Sale.

This is 1 of 200 24ft Arriva’s (sports division of Bayliner) built. There are 5 of these imported to Thailand in the late 90’s. This boat is fully restored with an all new custom built 454, 420 HP Chevrolete Engine. Bravo 1 Drive. Other features include: New Upholstery, All exterior in As New condition.

Original Paint, Less than 100 total hours of use since built, Less than 50 hours on new engine, Galvanized Ta n d e m A x l e s p r u n g trailer, Thai Registration, Windlass Anchor, Complete new wiring and gauges, New Aluminum Cylinder Heads, Roller Rockers, Eldelbrook Manifolds & Rocker Covers. Reduced from US$40,000 for fast sale US$ 35,000. Contact: info@ driftersbeachcafe.com

Business Opportunities

STARS RESORT (near Pheonix Golf Course) for sale or rent. Ideal as a private club, tourist, golf or retirement centre.

A secluded resort with a swimming pool and eight villas set in tropical gardens all with en suite and resort front parking for 20 plus cars. Front complex consists of kitchen, large bar and restaurant plus security room with CCTV and cameras.

Classified

First floor comprises 2 luxury owners apartments and a newly refurbished 60.sq m. room for use as a private sauna, Jacuzzi or massage facility. Land total 2200 sq m. and total built space 1600 sq m. 15 km to Pattaya and 10 km to Bang Saray plus 7 golf courses within 20 mins. Available freehold direct from the owner. Sports Club Expansion. Necessitates slashing price by 20%. Now 14.5 Million plus transfer costs or leasehold at 1.8 million baht ingoing and agreed monthly rental plus legal costs. Call 084 867 7299 Private club/meeting point for rent. 2,000 sq m garden bar/restaurant, road access, parking for 200 motorbikes or 25 cars as a club, pool, darts including 4 luxury rooms could be massage, Jacuzzi and space for band - no passing traffic - quiet ideal gay nights - any offers or suggestions – located at Phoenix Golf – Call 084 867 7299 (ptmbo-sn1315)Ice cream shop with external seating for customers at a major tourist attraction in Pattaya.

The business is easy to run and maintain. Open 7 days a week from 9am to 6pm.

Sale Price: THB 450,000.

Contact Sven on 087 283 5349 or email: sven.tbac@ gmail.com ( p t m b o - s n 1 3 1 5 ) Bar & Guesthouse for sale in Central Pattaya. New

lease available 3 + 3 years & NO KEY Money. Security deposit on the lease THB 200,000. Large ground floor bar tastefully decorated with separate Jacuzzi suite, 6 large rental rooms (all with air con, en suite bathroom, balcony and furnishings), small office, laundry room, large staff sleeping quarters/studio apartment and a 65 sqm one bedroom top floor apartment with its own kitchen and large en suite bathroom.

Separate rear entrance to gain access to rental rooms. Priced to sell. Sale Price: THB 1.7 million. Contact Sven on 087 283 5349 or email: sven.tbac@gmail.com (ptmbo-c0015)Business Partner required. 50% share in busy prestigious beachfront bar on Dongtan Beach, Jomtien. 8 bedrooms, bar & restaurant, work permit available, new lease.

Call Colin on 084 350 9304 (ptmbo-sn1115)Resort for Sale. A beautiful resort set in over 2 Rai of land in a tranquil area of Pattaya, but within 20 minutes drive of the town centre. The resort comprises of 9 (nine) chalets, a swimming pool, a large clubhouse/bar/restaurant with full kitchen facilities and seating for over 100 customers + 2 staff rooms.

The land is leasehold with 11 years still remaining. The lease has been registered in a company name at the land office. The land rent is paid annually and is fixed for the full term of the lease at an exceptional rate. There is room for expansion and building permits can be obtained to build a further 9 chalets. This is a rare business opportunity and viewing is highly recommended.

The business comes with a limited company. Sale Price: THB 7.80 million.

Owner Finance Available.

Contact Sven on 087 283 5349, Email: sven.tbac@ gmail.com.

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Magna Carta Law Office can assist you in securing loans from 1 million up through various financial institutions with no credit checks or black marks and no penalty for a bad credit history. All loans are secured against either land or property and we are able to lend you up to 50% of the appraised valuation of your asset. The funds will be available around 10 days from the start of the application. Loans can be for a period of 6 months to 1 year and can be extended for longer if needed. Call either 038-373735 or 081-9833620 to make an appointment.

Service for set-up company, accounting, balance sheet, visa, work permit, application of social security. Contact Korawit Accounting Co., Ltd. 084 754 4214 Nattakit

Construction Renovation Company. Need office, home, garden, swimming pool improvements? Very reliable contractor, high quality standard job with reasonable price. Please call 038 373 145 (English), 086 831 8879 or 087 509 0102 (Thai) PAC Co., Ltd. Can renovate your condo at a very reasonable price with very good standard of work. Ring 087 139 1539 for estimates Eng, 087 150 4845 Thai If You are Having a Problem with Your Computer either software or hardware, please phone 0868202577 or 0972549072 (Thai &Eng).

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Houses for Sale

Single-Storey House for Sale. Floor area is 352 sq.m, land area is 185.5 sq. wah, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, maids room, utility office, semi-furnished, private swimming pool, large access roads, located in a very quiet development, underground utility water and electric.

House and land is owned in company name. Company balance sheets are all up to date. House is unoccupied and can be completed in a few days. The house has been for sale at 7.5 million baht.

However, it has now dropped to 5.5 million baht. Contact Ruby 082 479 1204 or Nisa 085 272 7557.

2-Storey House for Sale.

Floor area is 352 sq.m, land area is 211.2 sq. wah, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, maids room, utility office, semi-furnished, private swimming pool, large access roads, located in a very quiet development, underground utility water and electric.

House and land is owned in company name. Company balance sheets are all up to date. House is unoccupied and can be completed in a few days. Original selling price 9.5 million baht.

However, owing to the owner relocating back to the UK and the low GBP Pound against the Thai baht, the price now reduced to 6.5 million baht. Contact Ruby 082 479 1204 or Nisa 085 272 7557.

Spacious Home! Truly one of the finest homes in the area. Selling price is 9.5 million baht. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and 164 square meters of beautiful interior design set upon 135

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Tarang Wah (540 sq/mts).

For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR2567) Quality Phoenix Gold Golf Club Home! Live the life at Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club. Selling price is 22 million baht. Spacious 4 bedroom/4 bathroom with 420 square meters of interior space and 220 tarang wah of landscaped gardens. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR3644) Two Homes One Great Price! Selling Price 6.4 Million Baht 4 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms/Full Basement with spacious interior of 270 Sqm interior/132 TLW of Land. Fully Furnished including a fully European Kitchen. This will not be on the market very long before it sells! For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6422) Gre a t D e a l Ho m e i n Huayyai! Selling Price 6.99 Million Baht, 5+1 Bedrooms/3+2 Bathrooms, 450 Sqm/169 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR7018) Beautiful Home in Jomtien Yacht Club!! Selling Price 2 5 Mi l l i o n Ba h t , 4 + 1 Bedrooms/4+1 Bathrooms, 390 Sqm/212 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5846) Great Phoenix Lakeside Family Home! Se l l i n g Price 9.9 Million Baht 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 180 Sqm/200 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5035)

Great Family Home Near Town! Selling Price 2 0 Mi l l i o n Ba h t , 5 + 1 Bedrooms/7 Bathrooms, 1 R a i / 6 6 0 Sq m . Fo r appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR6363) Magnificent House with a Grand Palace Style! Selling Price 75 Million Baht, 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms, 620 Sqm/ 320 TLW, For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. At (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR6686) Charming Detached House with swimming pool and lovely gardens in Wongamat Location! Selling Price 21 Million Baht, Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathrooms, 300 TLW/300 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com.

(PR6075) Beautiful Private Home Village For Sale! Selling Price 16,000,000 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3+1 Bathrooms, 111 TLW/289 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com.

(PR1158) Great Jomtien Park Villa with Very Nice Modern Furniture! Selling Price 26 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 238 TLW/500 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com. (PR4176) Gorgeous Lake View Thabali Home! Selling Price 7.5 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 90 TLW/206 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com.

(PR4465)

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Houses for Sale

Great Home in the very popular Siam Royal View!

Selling Price 33 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/5 Bathrooms, 1 R a i / 3 6 0 Sq m . Fo r appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com.

(PR4211) A Really Unique Estate on One Rai of Land! Selling Price 27 Million Baht, 6 Bedrooms/7 Bathrooms, 1000 Sqm/440 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5052) Wat Yan & Bangsaray Are Home Villas For Sale!

Selling Price 5 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 170 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR1154) Un i q u e a n d Sp a c i o u s Beachside Townhomes!

Selling Price 15.9 Million Baht or 28 Million Baht for both side by side Luxury Townhomes with each having 5 Bedrooms/6 Bathrooms, 356 Sqm/89 TLW. Great layouts high standard interior design and just a few steps to the beachfront. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR7006)

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Fantastic Estate Home For Sale! Selling Price 32 Million Baht, 4+1 Bedrooms/6+1 Bathrooms, 600 Sqm/291 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR4516) Ma g n i f i c e n t C o u n t r y Estate Home or Resort for Sale with Great Business Opportunity! Selling Price 43 Million Baht, 7 Bedrooms/8 Bathrooms, 700 Sqm/2 Rai 285 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR6004)

Houses for Rent

Siam Countr y Family Home! Rental Price 125,000 Baht/ Month, 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms, 220 Sqm/130 TLW, For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. At (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6276) Beautiful Private Home For Rent! Rental Price 95,000 Baht/Month, 5 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 370 Sqm/188 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR5695) Reasonable and Well Priced Home! Rental Price 70,000

Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 220 Sqm/149 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR3451) First Class and Exclusive Home! Rental Price 80,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 380 Sqm./125TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5614) Beautiful Modern Style Home! Rental Price 85,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 210 Sqm/115 TLW For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6507) Large Rental Home near Town! Rental Price 88,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 450 Sqm/187 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR1168) Spacious 4 bedroom home with large private pool!

Rental Price 100,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/ 4+1 Bathrooms, 500 Sqm/ 1 Rai, For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co.,

1990 Arriva 24ft Ski/ Offshore Boat Forsale

This is 1 of 200 24ft Arriva’s (sports division of Bayliner) built. There are 5 of these imported to Thailand in the late 90’s.

This boat is fully restored with a all new custom built 454, 420 HP Chevrolete Engine. Bravo 1 Drive.

Other features include: • New Upolstry • All exterior in As New condition. Original Paint • Less than 100 total hours of use since built • Less than 50 hours on new engine • Galvenised Tandem Axle sprung trailer • Thai Registration • Windlass Anchor • Complete new wiring and gauges • New Aluminium Cylinder Heads, Roller Rockers, Eldelbrook Manifolds & Rocker Covers

Reduced from US$40,000 for fast sale

US$ 35,000

Contact: info@driftersbeachcafe.com

Ltd. At (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR1601) Spacious Home! Truly one of the finest homes in the area.

Rental Price 50,000 baht. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and 164 square meters of beautiful interior design set upon 135 Tarang Wah (540 sq/mts). For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR2567) Baan Amphur Beachfront!

Rental Price 50,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 220 Sqm/74 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6999)

Condos for Sale

(ptmcfs-p1416)Beachfront Condo at Bangsaray Condominium. 150sqm.

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms attach, 300 meter beach condo. Only137 unit in 20Rai. Most green surrounding landscape, romantic and privacy condo in Pattaya.

Most wonderful design.

Fully furnished, TV LCD50’.

Hot Sale 8.9mil. 59,000bth/ sqm. 081 335 8102, ask pictures pitipity@hotmail. com by owner Incredible Sea Views and Right on the Beachfront!

You will be impressed by this spacious 200 square meter fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo

The house has been for sale at 7.5 Million Baht.

However, it has now dropped to

Floor Area: 352 square meters Land Area: 185.5 square wah 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Maids room / utility office Private swimming pool Large access roads Located in a very quiet development Undergound Utility Water & Electric House and land is owned in company name Company Balance Sheets are all up to date House is unoccupied and can be completed in a few days

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apartment with gorgeous sea views. It is a very good value for someone looking for a great beachfront home or a great rental property. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR0359) Spectacular Penthouse For Sale! Selling Price 20 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 282 Sqm For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR6517) Wonderfully Designed Luxury Apartment! Selling Price 9.5 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 134 Sqm For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR1896) Charming Condo with Great Sea View! Selling Price 45 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Bathrooms, 640 Sqm, For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate

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Co., Ltd. At (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR1667) Sp a c i o u s 1 B e d r o o m Pratamnak Hill Condo!

Selling Price 2.95 Million Baht, 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, 39 Sqm For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR3478) Sa n c t u a r y C o n d o f o r Sale ! Selling Price 11.765 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 149 Sqm For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR2548) Ocean front Super Luxury Condominium! Selling Price 24 Million Baht, 4 Bedroom/4 Bathrooms, 235 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR4468)

P10/30 1 - 15 April 2017 Condos for Sale

High Floor View Talay III Condo Apartment!! Selling Price 14.4 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 198 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR5075) Luxury Wongamat Beach Area Condo! Selling Price 27.5 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 155 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR1871) Great Sea View and Well Located on Pratamnak Hill!

Selling Price 6 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 95 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6369) Gorgeous Sea View! Selling Price is 10.9 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 68 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR2507) B e a c h f ro n t L i v i n g i n Jomtien Condo! Selling Price is 11.9 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 142 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by

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Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR2185) Stunning and Gorgeous Pratamanak Area Apartment! Selling Price 6.39 Million Baht, 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom. 68 Sqm, For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR4979)

Condos for Rent

(ptmcfr-p1416) Condo WongAmat Beach Re n t . 4 8 s q . m . , f l o o r 27, corner room. Most beautiful sea view in Pattaya.

Magnificent design. 19,500/ month, 081 335 8102 pitipity@hotmail.com Great Marina Beachfront View! Rental Price is 70,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 157 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5853) Beachfront Living at its Best for Rent! Rental Price is 42,000-227,500 Baht/ Month, 2-5 Bedrooms/2-5 Bathrooms, 77-450 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PRC084) Spectacular ‘Designer Apartment’! Rental Price is 45,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 99 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the

Original Selling Price was 9.5M Baht.

However, owing to the owner relocating back to the UK and the low GBP Pound against the Thai Baht,

Floor Area: 352 square meters Land Area: 211.2 square wah 4 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms Maids room / utility office Private swimming pool Large access roads Located in a very quiet development Undergound Utility Water & Electric House and land is owned in company name Company Balance Sheets are all up to date House is unoccupied and can be completed in a few days

Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR1255) Beachfront Apartment....

Definitely a 5 Star Lifestyle!

Rental Price is 49,000 Baht/ Mo n t h , 1 B e d r o o m / 1 Bathroom, 80 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR6284) G o r g e o u s Pe n t h o u s e Jomtien Beachfront Condominium! Rental Price is 80,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 200 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR0359) Ocean front Super Luxury High Rise Residence on Wongamat Beach! Rental Price 55,000 Baht/ Month, 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom, 68 Sqm, For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. At (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR6793) Condo with Gorgeous Interior Design! Rental Price 90,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 153 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo. co.th or visit our website at www.premierinternational. com (PR1866)

Apartment for Rent

Beachfront Apartment for Long Term Rent. 4th and 5th floors, 3 bedroom, 220 sq/m, 25 meters to the Beach 40,000 baht/month. Na Jomtien Penninsula. Contact via email for more details info@driftersbeachcafe. com

Land for Sale

Wat Yan Area! Selling Price is 57,490,000 Million 16 Rai 200 Tarang Wah For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD0325)

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LAND FOR SALE Wat Yan Area! Selling Price is 57,490,000 Million 16 Rai 200 Tarang Wah. (PLD0325) Phoenix Golfcouse Area! Selling Price is 12,000,000 Million 2 Rai 1 Tarang Wah. (PLD0711) Huayyai Area! Selling Price is 37.8 Million for 31 Rai 161 Tarang Wah. (PLD0718) Bang Sarey Beach Front Area! Selling Price is 48,000,000 Million 324 Tarang Wah. (PLD0706) Koh Chang Area! Selling Price is 8,500,000 Million 83 TLW. (PLD1012) Sukhumvit-South Pattaya Area! Selling Price is 170,000,000 Million 6 Rai. (PLD0018) Jomtien Second Road Area! Selling Price is 96,080,000 Million 30 Rai 10 TLW. (PLD1010) Pratamnak Beach Area! Selling Price is 76 Million 2 Rai. (PLD0004) Na Jomtien – Bangsaray Area! Selling Price is 28,000,000 Million 1 Rai. (PLD1011) Pratamnak Hill Area! Selling Price is 34 Million 1 (PLD0978) Na Jomtien – Huayyai Area! Selling Price is 21.5 Million 2 Rai. (PLD0013) Na Jomtien Beachfront! Selling Price is 60 Million 343 TLW. (PLD0983) Na Jomtien Beach Area! Selling Price is 22.078 Million 122 TLW. (PLD0988) Na Jomtien Beachfront! Selling Price is 135 Million 1 Rai 346 Tarang Wah. (PLD0987)

HOUSES FOR SALE

Spacious Home! Truly one of the finest homes in the area. Selling price is 9.5 million baht. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and 164 square meters of beautiful interior design set upon 135 Tarang Wah (540 sq/mts). (PR2567) Quality Phoenix Gold Golf Club Home! Live the life at Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club. Selling price is 22 million baht. Spacious 4 bedroom/4 bathroom with 420 square meters of interior space and 220 tarang wah of landscaped gardens. (PR3644) Two Homes One Great Price! Selling Price 6.4 Million Baht 4 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms/Full Basement with spacious interior of 270 Sqm interior/132 TLW of Land. Fully Furnished including a fully European Kitchen.

This will not be on the market very long before it sells! (PR6422) Great Deal Home in Huayyai! Selling Price 6.99 Million Baht, 5+1 Bedrooms/3+2 Bathrooms, 450 Sqm/169 TLW. (PR7018) Beautiful Home in Jomtien Yacht Club!! Selling Price 25 Million Baht, 4+1 Bedrooms/4+1 Bathrooms, 390 Sqm/212 TLW. (PR5846) Great Phoenix Lakeside Family Home! Selling Price 9.9 Million Baht 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 180 Sqm/200 TLW. (PR5035) Great Family Home Near Town! Selling Price 20 Million Baht, 5+1 Bedrooms/7 Bathrooms, 1 Rai/660 Sqm. (PR6363) Magnificent House with a Grand Palace Style! Selling Price 75 Million Baht, 5 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms, 620 Sqm/ 320 TLW, (PR6686) Charming Detached House with swimming pool and lovely gardens in Wongamat Location! Selling Price 21 Million Baht, Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathrooms, 300 TLW/300 Sqm. (PR6075) Beautiful Private Home Village For Sale! Selling Price 16,000,000 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3+1 Bathrooms, 111 TLW/289 Sqm. (PR1158) Great Jomtien Park Villa with Very Nice Modern Furniture! Selling Price 26 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 238 TLW/500 Sqm. (PR4176) Gorgeous Lake View Thabali Home! Selling Price 7.5 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 90 TLW/206 Sqm. (PR4465) Great Home in the very popular Siam Royal View! Selling Price 33 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/5 Bathrooms, 1 Rai/360 Sqm. (PR4211) A Really Unique Estate on One Rai of Land! Selling Price 27 Million Baht, 6 Bedrooms/7 Bathrooms, 1000 Sqm/440 TLW. (PR5052) Wat Yan & Bangsaray Are Home Villas For Sale! Selling Price 5 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 170 Sqm. (PR1154) Unique and Spacious Beachside Townhomes! Selling Price 15.9 Million Baht or 28 Million Baht for both side by side Luxury Townhomes with each having 5 Bedrooms/6 Bathrooms, 356 Sqm/89 TLW. Great layouts high standard interior design and just a few steps to the beachfront. (PR7006) Fantastic Estate Home For Sale! Selling Price 32 Million Baht, 4+1 Bedrooms/6+1 Bathrooms, 600 Sqm/291 TLW. (PR4516) Magnificent Country Estate Home or Resort for Sale with Great Business Opportunity! Selling Price 43 Million Baht, 7 Bedrooms/8 Bathrooms, 700 Sqm/2 Rai 285 TLW. (PR6004)

HOUSES FOR RENT

Siam Country Family Home! Rental Price 125,000 Baht/ Month, 3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms, 220 Sqm/130 TLW, (PR6276) Beautiful Private Home For Rent! Rental Price 95,000 Baht/Month, 5 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 370 Sqm/188 TLW. (PR5695) Reasonable and Well Priced Home! Rental Price 70,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 220 Sqm/149 TLW. (PR3451) First Class and Exclusive Home! Rental Price 80,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 380 Sqm./125TLW. (PR5614) Beautiful Modern Style Home! Rental Price 85,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 210 Sqm/115 TLW. (PR6507) Large Rental Home near Town! Rental Price 88,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 450 Sqm/187 TLW. (PR1168) Spacious 4 bedroom home with large private pool! Rental Price 100,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/ 4+1 Bathrooms, 500 Sqm/ 1 Rai, (PR1601) Spacious Home! Truly one of the finest homes in the area. Rental Price 50,000 baht. 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and 164 square meters of beautiful interior design set upon 135 Tarang Wah (540 sq/mts). (PR2567) Baan Amphur Beachfront! Rental Price 50,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 220 Sqm/74 TLW. (PR6999)

CONDOS FOR SALE

Incredible Sea Views and Right on the Beachfront! You will be impressed by this spacious 200 square meter fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo apartment with gorgeous sea views. It is a very good value for someone looking for a great beachfront home or a great rental property. (PR0359) Spectacular Penthouse For Sale! Selling Price 20 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 282 (PR6517) Wonderfully Designed Luxury Apartment! Selling Price 9.5 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 134 (PR1896) Charming Condo with Great Sea View! Selling Price 45 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Bathrooms, 640 Sqm, (PR1667) Spacious 1 Bedroom Pratamnak Hill Condo! Selling Price 2.95 Million Baht, 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, 39 Sqm (PR3478) Sanctuary Condo for Sale ! Selling Price 11.765 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 149 Sqm (PR2548) Ocean front Super Luxury Condominium! Selling Price 24 Million Baht, 4 Bedroom/4 Bathrooms, 235 Sqm. (PR4468) High Floor View Talay III Condo Apartment!! Selling Price 14.4 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 198 Sqm. (PR5075) Luxury Wongamat Beach Area Condo! Selling Price 27.5 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 155 Sqm. (PR1871) Great Sea View and Well Located on Pratamnak Hill! Selling Price 6 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 95 Sqm. (PR6369) Gorgeous Sea View! Selling Price is 10.9 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 68 Sqm. (PR2507) Beachfront Living in Jomtien Condo! Selling Price is 11.9 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 142 Sqm. (PR2185) Stunning and Gorgeous Pratamanak Area Apartment! Selling Price 6.39 Million Baht, 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom. 68 Sqm, (PR4979)

CONDOS FOR RENT

Great Marina Beachfront View! Rental Price is 70,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 157 Sqm. (PR5853) Beachfront Living at its Best for Rent! Rental Price is 42,000-227,500 Baht/Month, 2-5 Bedrooms/2-5 Bathrooms, 77-450 Sqm. (PRC084) Spectacular ‘Designer Apartment’! Rental Price is 45,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 99 Sqm. (PR1255) Beachfront Apartment....Definitely a 5 Star Lifestyle! Rental Price is 49,000 Baht/Month, 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, 80 Sqm. (PR6284) Gorgeous Penthouse Jomtien Beachfront Condominium! Rental Price is 80,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 200 Sqm. (PR0359) Ocean front Super Luxury High Rise Residence on Wongamat Beach! Rental Price 55,000 Baht/ Month, 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom, 68 Sqm. (PR6793) Condo with Gorgeous Interior Design! Rental Price 90,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 153 Sqm. (PR1866)

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viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD0018) Jomtien Second Road Area!

Selling Price is 96,080,000 Million 30 Rai 10 TLW For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD1010) Pratamnak Beach Area!

Selling Price is 76 Million 2 Rai For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD0004) Na Jomtien – Bangsaray A re a ! Se l l i n g Pr i c e i s 28,000,000 Million 1 Rai For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD1011) Pratamnak Hill Area! Selling Price is 34 Million 1 Rai For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or

Phoenix Golfcouse Area!

Selling Price is 12,000,000 Million 2 Rai 1 Tarang Wah For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD0711) Huayyai Area! Selling Price is 37.8 Million for 31 Rai 161 Tarang Wah For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD0718) Bang Sarey Beach Front A re a ! Se l l i n g Pr i c e i s 48,000,000 Million 324 Tarang Wah For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD0706) Koh Chang Area! Selling Price is 8,500,000 Million 83 TLW For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD1012) Sukhumvit-South Pattaya A re a ! S e l l i n g Pr i c e i s 170,000,000 Million 6 Rai For appointment and private

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visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD0978) Na Jomtien – Huayyai Area!

Selling Price is 21.5 Million 2 Rai For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD0013) Na Jomtien Beachfront!

Selling Price is 60 Million 343 TLW For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD0983) Na Jomtien Beach Area!

Selling Price is 22.078 Million 122 TLW For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD0988) Na Jomtien Beachfront!

Selling Price is 135 Million 1 Rai 346 Tarang Wah For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD0987)

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Tutors required to help 2 home school students ages 11 and 16. Work anticipated to be 15 hours per week to fit the tutors schedule.

College students or teachers acceptable. Please email enquirers to skomby@ gmail.com

Vehicles for Sale

Honda Jazz i-DSI Silver Metallic 2005 Urgent. With ABS & Airbags Satin Silver, cylinders: 4 cylinders, drive: rwd, fuel: gas, odometer : 189400, paint color: silver, size: compact, title status: clean, transmission: automatic.

Interior is very clean with minor wear and tear on some plastic parts. Remote controlled lock/ alarm system (2 remotes for the 2 set of keys). Call 085 632 1545 Ford Ranger Auto 2007.

Ford Ranger, automatic, 2007, 4 doors, silver, 143000 km for sale 279,000 baht.

Call 0971315638 or 0890980329. (ptmvfs-0716)Ford Fiesta Auto 2015. Only 8,600 km.

Price 425,000. Consider PX. PCX 150 and cash. Mobile 086 102 5400 Toyota Fortuner 2008 for Sale. 3.0 litre turbo diesel 4x4 automatic. Midnight blue with tan leather interior, 20-inch alloy wheels, loads of extras, just been serviced. 1 rarang owner from new, taxed and insured, immaculate condition inside and out, and drives without any faults, Chonburi registered, have book and papers for transfer.

Real bargain, 590,000 baht.

SMS 080 572 5164 (Eng).

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Youth Focus Rights and responsibilities in the classroom

by Anthony Lawrence Kelly

There are many tiring aspects of classroom teaching, aside from the daily grind of meetings and assessments, we have the small matter of successfully managing groups of typically between 15 and 30 children, whilst still striving to achieve what some like to call ‘learning objectives’.

From experience, I’ve learned that preventative measures are preferable to symptom management. With this in mind, I would like to briefly discuss some simple ideas and techniques to help us

avert chaos in our classrooms.

However, first I would like to take a trip back in time, many moons ago.

Once upon a time there was a young boy and a rather robust, may I say in the kindest way, battle axe of a primary school teacher named aptly Mrs Marshall, a wonderful ‘no nonsense’ lady was she, with ample bosom and half lens glasses assisting her stern glare.

The boy was a real pain, you know the type, pulling girls’ pony tails, hiding pupils’ pencils when they went to the toilet and stealthily placing drawing pins on other children’s seats seconds before

they were about to sit down.

One would be right in thinking this child was a mischievous rapscallion who was the kind of child that, along with a couple of scamp like partners in crime, immediately doubled, nay tripled the time Mrs Marshall had to spend dealing with nonsense, this would be true.

Mrs Marshall was, however, a wise old dear and she had learned that, over her many years of teaching, sanctions alone were insufficient to remodel the behaviour of the most bothersome rascals.

Often, it is true that ‘badly behaved’ pupils feel disconnected from their classroom environment. Mrs Marshall was all too aware of this so she gave these children some classroom jobs, most memorably the responsibility of reading and noting down the daily temperature as a reward for good work, soon every child wanted to be the ‘temperature monitor’.

Behaviourist theories of learning have long held that positive reinforcement trumps punishment when it comes to moulding behaviours.

With this in mind, here are some classroom strategies to keep children busy and / or motivated.

(1) Rewards (certificates / badges reflecting effort and / or achievement in school; team points; can play educational games online for one period while others work in their books; taking the register in the

morning; sit with a friend).

(2) R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s (classroom equipment monitor; line leader; date monitor; deciding who may go for break first based on desk tidiness and classroom conduct for that morning).

(3) Choices (selecting the end of term movie; first choice of games / toys during golden time).

Finally, for those students who have strict parents, the ‘phone call home’ can be one of the most terrifying moments of one’s school days, however, this need not be so. The phone call home is typically assumed to be a negatively motivated action, but this premise need not be true.

Parents love nothing more than to have their progeny praised and singled out for excellence and achievement, so to phone home (or in 21st century methodology, send an email) and tell a parent about how splendid their child has been this week can do wonders for guiding a child towards improved school conduct or productivity.

Have a safe and productive year!

Anthony Lawrence Kelly, teacher at Mooltripakdee International School, Pattaya.

GIS celebrates International Day

by Mark Beales Garden International School (GIS) celebrated International Day with flags from dozens of countries, performances from around the globe and a range of food.

International Day last month featured a samba band flag parade, highlighting the 40 nations that make up the GIS community, making it a truly international school. Parents and students then watched some stunning performances from Spain, China, India and other nations as students sang and danced their way through a special show.

Throughout the performances, the national anthem of each country was played and people from that country went on stage. After the show, the Friends of Garden group, staff and other parents supplied an eclectic range of food that included Polish snacks, English scones and samosas.

In the week before, there were several quizzes and events, including an ecochallenge and a costumes’ parade.

GIS is based in Ban Chang near Pattaya.

Russian day celebrated at GIS

by Mark Beales Photos by Ritche Guisona Russia's Maslenitsa Festival was celebrated at Garden International School .

Some of the school's Russian students came up with the idea of celebrating the festival, which marks the end of

winter and the start of spring.

Russian pancakes were sold during break and lunch, raising 800 baht for the Baan Kruu Boonchoo special school in Sattahip. There was also an assembly where students learned about the history of Maslenitsa, then took part

in a Russian tongue-twister challenge and a push-up competition. Well done to the students who arranged the school's very first 'Russian Day'.

Mark Beales is assistant head of Secondary at Garden International School.

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This & That Popular Conspiracy Theories Not much is uncontested about the death of President John F. Kennedy.

He was struck down on Nov. 22, 1963 by two bullets – one in the head and one in the neck – while riding in an open car in Dallas. Lee Harvey Oswald was charged with killing him and a presidential commission, headed by Chief Justice Earl Warren, found that the

killer had acted alone.

But few people believe that, according to numerous public opinion polls. An ABC poll actually found that 70% of Americans believe Kennedy’s death was the result of a broader conspiracy or plot. Some say the trajectory of the bullets doesn’t square with Oswald’s known position on the sixth floor of a schoolbook

The grassy knoll is back

Conspiracies without number

depository. Others suggest a second gunman on the nearby grassy verge. Or maybe the president was killed by CIA agents angry about the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba, or even at the behest of vice-President Lyndon Johnson. Other candidates for the crime include the KGB, mobsters and even aliens from outer space.

The most enduring theory relates to that second gunman on the grassy knoll of Dealey Plaza. In 1964 the Warren Commission concluded there were only three shots – all from behind the president, all from that book depository and all from the bolt-action rifle of Lee Harvey Oswald. But in 1979 an investigation conducted by Congress disagreed and claimed that a fourth shot, which missed, had been fired from behind a white picket fence on that grassy knoll.

Yet in 1981 a special panel of the National Academy of Sciences insisted the fourth shot was random background noise, probably static.

More recently, the consensus has swung back to the belief that a gunman was indeed lurking on that grassy knoll. The source of the disagreements arises from the fact that audiovisual technology was rather under-ripe in those days.

The famous “Zapruder film” – which shows Kennedy’s head being blown apart – was “unmiked” (without a microphone) and the primary sound recording available comes from Dallas police transmission channels as a motorbike patrolman had inadvertently left his microphone on. But it’s easy to argue with this evidence and to confuse audible events with actual gunfire.

Conspiracy theorists

and authors continue to this day to argue the ins and outs. Writer D.B. Thomas has determined that the gunshot-like sound from the grassy knoll occurs at exactly the same moment that the president was assassinated.

He tabulates a 96 percent likelihood that a second gunman took a potshot at Kennedy and actually hit him. However we still don’t know who the second gunman was, nor whom he was working for. The magic of the Kennedy assassination literature is that we never

shall.

The problem is that there’s still mega-cash to be made from the Kennedy fracas.

Last year, the cardboard toe-tag in the morgue where Lee Harvey Oswald was brought after his own murder by Jack Ruby sold for 320,000 US dollars.

Even authentic Titanic relics can’t match that sort of expenditure. A genuine receipt from the purser’s office on the doomed liner recently brought a paltry 35,000 dollars at public auction. Chicken feed eh?

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This & That

by Danielle Saunders, www.Hostelworld.com

by Gwen Vazquez, www.UrbaneWomen.com

How To Talk So He’ll Really Listen: Follow These 5 Expert Tips To Communicate Better With Your Spouse Today!

Nearly all women in the world have had that maddening feeling at some point, that when they’re talking they’re not really being listened to by the man in their life.

Most often it is not that the man in your life does not care about you, honestly it isn’t. Simply it’s that most men’s brains deal with information in a different way to a woman’s, and often this means your words simply get lost in translation.

However there’s no need to get stressed, as by following our top five expert tips you can communicate with your man in ways that will make sure he always pays full attention to you in future.

1. Talk Loudly Enough It’s a clinical fact that men simply do not hear as clearly as women do. This is partly the reason men like loud music, and big surround sound systems etc., whilst us women leave the room with aching ears.

When it comes down to it, men simply do not hear things as well as women do, so make sure that you speak up if you want your man to hear what you say.

2. Watch The Tone Of Your Voice Nobody likes to feel they are being reprimanded or told off for no reason at all, so when you need to make an important point then you should keep your voice calm and even, whilst you try and get your point across to your man.

If your man feels like you are attacking him or starting to blame him for something, he is likely to get defensive and you may find out that what started out as a conversation ends up as an argument.

So our point is that if you need him to listen to you then you need to be firm, but keep conversation friendly.

3. Choose The Right Time To Speak Sometimes we think we need to speak as soon as we have a thought or an idea.

However, just remember that your partner may be right in the middle of something else just when you want to speak to him, it could be he’s watching a game that’s important to him, making dinner, or simply a bit sleepy, or working on some DIY project, or he might simply not be in the right frame of mind to talk to right now.

Use your feminine intuition to tell you whether it is the right time or not to talk to him. As well as this, if you begin to talk to him and you observe that he’s just not listening, ask him, “Is there a better time to talk?” However, don’t ever be sarcastic or stonewall him.

4. Talk Side By Side When you need to broach a sticky subject that could potentially be a sticky issue to talk about, then try to avoid conversation face to face.

This is because by looking him in the eye he can feel threatened by you, and most men when confronted, instinctively switch into survival mode, and this can trigger a fight or flight reaction to your conversation.

So to make him feel him at ease, make a point of talking to him whilst you’re alongside him, such as walking side by side, or in the car driving, or just having dinner with him on the sofa.

5. Get Straight To The Point A recent study published in the “NeuroImage” journal has shown that a man’s brain interprets other men’s voices as speech yet interprets a woman’s voice as being like music.

This explains why your man is able to easily focus when his friends are talking about some mindless ball game, yet he has to work really hard to concentrate on you when you’re telling him how bad your day’s been.

So to make sure that he hangs onto your every word, you need to make sure you get your point across to him as quickly as possible. Do this by grabbing his attention and use direct statements like “Here is why I am so upset” or “The bottom line is that it comes down to this.”

For additional information on romance, health, fitness, beauty, skin care, hair care and more, go to www.urbanewomen.com.

10 best exotic hostels Who says you have to stay in a fancy-pants resort to experience tropical luxury? We have exotic hostels in some of the most staggeringly beautiful locations on the planet from tree houses in rainforests, infinity pools on mountains and beach huts on Caribbean shores. Whether you’re after a private room or a social dorm, here are some examples of how you can travel in paradise on a backpacker’s budget…

1. Mad Monkey Backpackers Resort (Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia)

This hostel is tucked away in private beach on the tranquil island of Koh Rong Samloem and is only accessible by tail boat. Most of the island is unexplored, which means Mad Monkey is the ultimate base for outdoor adventure. The hostel’s schedule is jam-packed with activities and parties kicking off every night at the huge bar, so it’s super easy to meet other islanders. You can stay in a spacious dorm with separate showers or upgrade to a beachfront en-suite bungalow. Just heaven!

2. Casa Elemento (Minca, Colombia) Do you long for that fresh mountain air on your face? To wake up to the soft sound of toucans and monkeys? Then this hostel nestled in the Colombian Sierra Nevada Mountains is for you. Besides the 9.6 location rating from our customers, you can’t beat the family-type atmosphere here. There’s a campfire every night, a BBQ every Sunday *with smoked meats* and everything is locally sourced – even the beds are handmade from jungle pine! We don’t have favourites, but we doubt things get any more blissful than watching the sunset in a giant hammock or eating breakfast in a tree house looking out to sea.

3. Far Out Beach Club (Ios, Greece) The Greek Islands are known for their wild nightlife, and this hostel is a fun-packed party zone anchored on Mylopotas Beach with the idyllic backdrop of the Aegean Sea. There’s accommodation for all budgets including dorms, privates, and cabins from £6 per night, plus the Far Out Camping site next door if you are on a cheaper budget. Aside from the pool parties and live music, there are facilities coming out of your eyeballs here, such as tennis and volleyball courts, a diving centre, sushi restaurant, and an outdoor cinema for chilling under the starry night sky. It certainly ticks all of our boxes!

5. Hangover Hostels (Mirissa, Sri Lanka) Can you get any more tropical than coconut groves, the Indian Ocean and rolling alabaster beaches? We think not! 150 km from the capital of Sri Lanka is Marissa, a beach where you can while away the hours diving, surfing, and experiencing some of the best whale watching in Asia.

Let Hangover Hostels be your modern paradise. With free breakfast and morning yoga on the overhead deck, it’s no surprise our customers stay longer than they intended: “I booked the hostel for 2 days but ended up staying for 20 days! LOL!” Lol indeed.

6. Good Vibes Bungalows (Gili Trawangan, Indonesia) Prepare to become a part of the good vibes familia! There are no dorms in these newly built topical bungalows on Gili Trawangan, just 2- to 3-bed private rooms all to yourself.

Picture sitting on your own private balcony eating free banana pancakes for breakfast! Good Vibes also make sure that there are hostel vibes with a garden, bar and organised adventures to meet other islanders.

7. Selina Bocas del Toro (Bocas del Toro, Panama)

Bocas del Toro is an archipelago made up of nine stunning islands, rainforest jungles, banana plantations and adventure. Selina Hostel is THE place to enjoy a rum punch and soak up the Caribbean vibes of the Bocos – it is literally ON the waterfront of Bocas Town! After floating in the azure Caribbean Sea, you can take a break from that tough island life with a free salsa class, rooftop yoga session, or let loose at the Caribbean Day Party on Saturdays!

8. Base Magnetic Island (Queensland, Australia) This hostel is on an island off of Queensland, an extraordinary oasis surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, wild rainforest, untouched beaches and 800 koalas! You can choose from dorm rooms, female sanctuary dorms (which includes a sanctuary pamper package on arrival) or a double room if you want to wake up to the Pacific horizon every day. It’s certainly not deserted here though – the hostel bar is one of the liveliest on the Island, and every month they ignite their beach to throw the legendary Full Moon Down Under party. A note to Scuba enthusiasts – you better get your flippers on because Base ensures that you that you won’t find a cheaper diving qualification anywhere else in Australia!

9. F&F Hostel (Punta del Este, Uruguay) It’s easy to see why this haven holds a 9.5 superb rating from our customers. It’s next to the famous surfers’ beach Playa Brava in Punta del Este and has its own swimming pool, pool table and garden bar. But what makes F&F special is the homely atmosphere, awesome staff and dorms are the same price as a twin private for the sweet deal of £7 per room! Be careful, you may never leave!

10. Mad Monkey Hostel Boracay (Boracay, Philippines)

4. Tribu Hostel (Holbox Island, Mexico)

Ah, La Isla Holbox, where have you been all our lives?

Holbox – meaning black hole – was founded in 1873 by pirates, and today it’s just 40 miles northwest of Cancun where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Caribbean. Today the island retains its magical charm with pink flamingos, colourful murals and yellow golf buggies, the only method of transport. The rainbow-painted Tribu Hostel is just 40 metres from the beach. Owners David and Mia (plus Mango, the hostel dog) encourage you to “leave your footprint” and try Spanish language courses, yoga sessions, a “blind dinner”, or just simply flop in the hammocks for your Mexican siesta!

“No stress, no worries” is the motto at this new hostel on Boracay Island. Mad Monkey make no qualms about showing you a good time with a swimming pool, two bars, and a “selection of salacious cocktails from dawn ‘til dusk” and a “mean Bloody Mary” for the day after. Could you be a kite boarding beach legend and you didn’t know it? The hostel is 1-minute walk from Bulabog Beach – the Number One kite boarding beach in Asia. A bonus for creatives (photographer, blogger, writer, musician or artist) you can join the Mad Monkey creative hub and stay for free! http:// madmonkeyhostels.com/creativehub/ Of course it’s not all about the mind-blowing locations and bargain prices. Hostels have a soul and character that you can’t buy and dinners over campfires, tours from locals and the fascinating travelers you meet enrich your trip more than a hotel ever will!

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Local Sports Mike Johns makes it three Tropical golf from BJ in a row and five out of six

by Derek Brook

by Peter Grey Khao Kheow Monday brought 18 golfers at the ready for the Growling Swan’s outing at Khao Kheow, a favorite of many golfers in Pattaya.

We were playing C and A nines in that order. The course was in good nick, until the heavy rain hit. Of course it then became quite steamy, then most of our walkers found the going quite tough, particularly off the yellow tees with minimal run on the fairways, although this was not the case for all.

With the field being under 20 we were to play one flight only with five placings in the run down. It was Mike Johns yet again returning with a good score of 36 points.

Second in was Pete Bye two shots adrift.

Third saw Mashi Kaneta come in a further two

Alan Sanders, Mike Johns and Brad Todd

shots behind. Then Eric Black and Kae Dayton needed to go to the count back with the judge getting the nod.

We welcomed back the lovely Rita Zobelli and Peter Bye, but had to say goodbye to Bradd Todd and the colonel, Alan Sanders.

Results: 1st - Mike Johns (14) 36 points 2nd - Peter Bye (14) 34 points 3rd - MashiKaneta (17) 32 points 4th - Eric Black (14) 31 points 5th - Kae Dayton (18) 31 points NTP’s C3 - Mike Johns C8 - Mike Johns A3 - Peter Bye A5 - Peter Bye LFP’s A9 - Peter Bye B9 - MashiKaneta For some serious golf with a dash of fun, the Growling Swan welcomes golfers of all persuasions. We generally play on Mondays and Thursdays at any one of the fine courses around Pattaya. Contact Peter Grey for bookings or any information on 0861 503086.

Finding serenity in Kabinburi!

by Steve Ellison

Silky Oaks – Stableford – White Tees With the All Thailand Tour invading Green Valley, we were shifted over to Silky Oaks for our comp today. There is no more snickering about this being ”Silly Oaks”, the 18 holes here have developed and matured quite nicely, thank you very much. Pricing is also correct, and we have no trouble filling up our sign-up sheet when we play here.

If you had less than 40 points, fuggeddabowditt! The lads were playing their little hearts out here today and were rewarded with some fine scoring. A 41 for Brett was only good enough for third place, and Fred Birch (still recovering from his hole-in-one) blasted out a brilliant 43 that should have won on another day.

Today the Silver Senior

was back, and Tommy Balch showed those young whipper snappers how the game should be played. I think this is the best round the ever young Balch has had in Thailand, and a great finish to his four month stay in Pattaya. By the time you read this, Tom will be landing back home in Washington State for a peaceful summer of bliss… and let the other guys have a chance!

Results: 1st –Tommy Balch (32 S) 44 points 2nd – Fred Birch (16) 43 points 3rd – Brett Chan (18) 41 points Khao Kheow A&B – Stableford – Yellow Tees Nice weather (OK, a bit on the hot side) and a nice course

McHugh, McGhee and McSmedley poolside at Serenity.

made sure that three vans were full for our outing at Khao Kheow this morning.

There was realistic scoring today after yesterdays’ thrashing of Silky Oaks and only one man shot better than his handicap. We had a tie for second with regulars Kenny Aihara and Alan Rothwell both level at the 36 mark. Kenny also managed to slip inside for the Caddy Smile near pin on the fabulous island green B-8, so a good day for Mr. Aihara.

Visiting American Bud O’Meara stole the show with a well-deserved win and 37 Stableford points were all that were required. Bud is another deportee and will be wheels up at this publication, so have a good trip back home, Bud!

Results: 1st – Bud O’Meara (19) 37 points T - 2nd– Kenny Aihara (6) 36 points T - 2nd–Alan Rothwell (7) 36 points Kabinburi Sports Club – Stableford – Yellow Tees Time for a road trip! Strange as it may seem, just one night away to Kabinburi and the relaxation of the Serenity Hotel works wonders. As I have written in the past, this hotel is the best on our list and a real treat at the end of the round.

Royal Lakeside (Stableford) I suppose most of our readers know where Royal Lakeside is, just in case you do not, it is a long way up the rickety road, well on the way to Bangkok. It is just about as far as we go to play golf on a daily basis. Depending how the traffic is it can be a long time or a quick trip. However as per this day if we play it on a Tuesday usually the trip is much better. So Tuesday off we went.

Early morning at BJ’s is usually a happy place as the golfers tuck into a bit of food, have a hot drink and depart for the days test and the smiles are a mile wide. Into cars and away we went. On this day, the road was not too bad, in fact we made good time. The trip was quick and we were soon there.

The entrance to Royal Lakeside is quite ordinary as is the ride to the clubhouse, however once inside it becomes quite impressive and a look at the club house from the course shows how impressive it is. On this day we were soon booked in, changed and onto the start where we were soon off.

The weather was nice, if a bit warm, and if you looked ahead you would see a straight fairway and a par five, so off we go. The course seems to straight as you play it but of

In the daytime, the ladies took advantage of the spa and onsen (Japanese hot springs) and after golf we all put on the bathers for a dip in the pool. Our wine and cheese party was a great poolside chill out session in the bean bags as the vintage cheddar, black forest ham, black pepper cream cheese and several others went down a treat.

Olivier put on a beautiful spread for their Thursday buffet to end a perfect evening.

The leaderboard speaks for itself and Captain Phil finally got in a great round for the win.

McHugh and Jimmy Brackett also put on a fine performance to fill up the podium tonight.

Aussie sharpshooter Richie McGhee took the Caddy Smile near pin with a dink wedge flying 115 yards to precision on the 16th.

Results: 1st – Phil Smedley (14) 42 points 2nd – John McHugh (11) 41 points 3rd – Jimmy Brackett (7) 40 points Kabinburi Sports Club – Stableford We were all in the brace position in recovery mode this

Flight winners with one of BJ’s finest enjoying the moment course it has its bends, or doglegs. However the course is essentially what I would call a clean course and what you see is what you get. Well designed with definite fairways and clearly defined rough. The greens were a test and true and fast. This is designed as a course to enjoy your golf and will not destroy a golfer.

Unless they play bad. The course was in good condition.

Soon finished it was into the showers, and they are good, then into the restaurant.

I collect the score cards here and put down the results so am busy and usually order ‘French Fries’ as I did on this day to eat while I record. Results in and ready to leave I paid for my French fries, at 150 baht, and left for Pattaya. I must say I forgot to check the Menu but they are a top club.

We got back a bit late so it was soon into the results.

The best score of the day by far was by the winner of the A flight, zero to 18, when Landis Brooks scored a Gross 73 and 44 points to win the flight. Back in the dust a countback on 36 points saw Brian Parish in second and Steve Truelove in third.

In the B flight another good score of 38 points saw Nigel Perry win ahead of Dick Warberg in second with 36 points and John Fenwick in third with 35 points.

Front nine best score was Mick Coghlan with 20 points and best score back nine was Walter Baechli with 16 points.

Then it was time To relax.

T.T.F.N. Near Pin: Landis Brooks Gerd Riedlar Doug Maiko John Fenwick

morning as the festivities of last night were catching up with us. Nonetheless, we all made it down to the breakfast buffet to put on our game face. You gotta try Olivier’s homemade Raspberry Ginger jam on his amazing, fresh baked croissants to get things rolling.

Two flights today made the long hitters happy and the rest of us were quite content at the 6,250 yard mark. For reference, this is actually the longest golf course in Thailand and from the back “Kato” tees it is an astonishing 8,075 yards!

Yoshikazu Kato is the Japanese designer of K.B.S.C. and he also holds Treasure Hill and the legendary Blue Canyon Phuket to his credit.

Richie McGhee plays a lot of tournaments at five-star golf courses around the world and his comment was that the fairways were the best he has ever seen. It was quality, not quantity on this trip and the gang had a great time but with the same complaint as last time…why can’t we stay another night?

Peter and Kenny shared the win off the yellow box and Jimmy Brackett stole the win from Johnny McHugh having a 6,652 yard challenge. Alan

Rothwell beat them all for the Caddy Smile near pin to cap off another perfect road trip.

Alan Sanders and winner JC Lhoste

Results: A Flight White Tees: 1st – Jimmy Brackett (8) 39points 2nd – John McHugh (11) 37 points 3rd – Richie McGhee (2) 31 points B Flight Yellow Tees: T-1st – Peter LeNoury (15) 38 points T-1st – Kenny Aihara (6) 38 points 3 rd – Phil Smedley (14) 37 points The Golf Club is “The Home of Golf in Pattaya” and located in the heart of Pattaya on Soi L.K. Metro.

We broadcast all PGA, EPL, UFC, NFL, MLB and NHL games live. Our kitchen is open from 7 am to 10:30 pm with our famous Steak Nights on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Just call 085 434 3377 or see website www.golfclubpattaya.com and for more information mail pattaya4golf@gmail.com and see updates at www.facebook. com/golfclubpattaya... all handicaps welcome.

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Local Sports Sandy Kraokaew Stuvik to race a Lamborghini GT3 in Blancpain Asia Thai racing driver Sandy Kraokaew Stuvik will compete in the inaugural season of Blancpain Sprint Series Asia in a Lamborghini Huracan GT3 run by Italian racing team Vincenzo Sospiri Racing.

Vincenzo Sospiri is a former F1 driver and has recruited Sandy to partner Croatian driver Martin Kodric in the team’s assault on the Blancpain Asia title.

This will see Sandy’s first season in a GT3 car, deciding to branch out from open-wheel racing which he has competed in since 2010. The team has done comprehensive testing of the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 in Italy to ensure that it is fine tuned before the official tests in Sepang, Malaysia.

The first race of the season will take place on the Sepang Circuit from the 7th-9th April.

Sandy feels confident that he and the team can produce good results throughout the season.

“I’m excited to be joining Vincenzo Sospiri Racing for my first year in GTs. We have completed a few days of testing, and have another test scheduled in Imola in a week’s time. My teammate

has experience in the Huracan Supertrofeo and I’m sure that together we will be able to fight for podiums this season. The Blancpain Asia grid is shaping up to be very competitive with

Bangpra (white tees) It was nice to see a couple of new faces, one from Oz and one from Japan, join the Bunker Boys for today’s round at Bangpra.

Sixteen players made the trip so just one flight.

The course was all but deserted as we teed off in anticipation of a quick round, however, the weather gods intervened and by the time we reached the fourth a combination of thunder, lightening, and heavy rain had us racing for cover. The ugly weather continued till the ninth when it cleared and became hot and steamy.

Most struggled with the conditions with the exception of Les Cobban who on his favorite course returned the only par round.

One group had a turtle for company for a few holes carried by a very caring caddie until we reached a pond where it was returned to a more appropriate setting. A benefit of Bangpra is that players have the opportunity to commune with nature if they tire of golf.

Results: 1st - Les Cobban (9) 36 points 2nd - Gerry Cooney (16) 34 points 3rd - Trevor Preistly (21) 33 points

many professional drivers and teams, it will be interesting to see how the season unfolds.

Our goal is to fight for the title!,” Sandy says.

Sandy Kraokaew Stuvik is supported by The Pizza Company, Singha Corporation, Dacon Inspection Services, Thai Airways, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Sports Authority of Thailand, and the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand.

2017 Blancpain Asia Series Calendar

Date 8-9 April 20-21 May 24-25 May 19-20 Aug 23-24 Sept 21-22 Oct

Bunker boys golf

Venue Sepang, Malaysia Chang, Thailand Suzuka, Japan Fuji, Japan Shanghai, China Zhejiang, China

Remark Round 1-2 Round 3-4 Round 5-6 Round 7-8 Round 9-10 Round 11-12

J.J. returns and comes up “Trumps”

Near Pins: Jimmy Carr, Chris Depp, Akira Sekiya Royal Lakeside (blue tees) A very fine low season turnout of 23 golfers made it to Royal Lakeside for today’s round, four did not want to participate in the competition so a field of nineteen meant only one flight. A 50-minute drive to a course in pristine condition made the trip worthwhile.

Today was the second medal comp of the month, a format that always generates angst amongst some of our members.

Les Cobban continued where he left off on Monday returning an impressive net 69 off

an 8.7 handicap. In second place and losing the count back on the back nine having one shot more than Les, was new member Brad Gordon, unkindly referred to by some as the burglar from down under. A number of our members will soon follow their normal migration pattern and return to foreign parts, among them Ken Davidson and Raleigh Gosney.

Results: 1st - Les Cobban (9) 69 net oco 2nd - Brad Gordon (27) 69 3rd - Dave Maw (13) 72 Near Pins: Les Cobban, Dave Maw (2), Thomas Nyborg Already we are starting to see courses offer special low season deals with the introduction of “Sports Day” pricing. Most will relish the prospect of more affordable and faster golf.

Preparations are already underway for our annual Songkran getaway. This is an event not to be missed. Normally the venue is Kanchanaburi but this year for a change the venue is Kao Yai, so a good time is expected by all those venturing forth.

Pleasant Valley (white tees) Life is full of surprises and golfing in Pattaya throws up more than its fair share.

Our first surprise happened at check in at Pleasant Valley where we discovered it cost 200 baht more to walk than use a cart, so naturally, everyone had a cart and those in need of exercise walked. Another surprise occurred on the 160-meter par three 13th where Neil Griffin took out the big dog and proceeded to nail down a near pin. It’s easy to tell when some are having a good round, in Raleigh Gosney’s case it is marked by the absence of regular “Damn it” and in his last round for the

Emerald GC It was 17 golfers (both male and female) set out to take on Emerald Golf course, with 1,150 baht all-inclusive I am surprised that we did not get a larger crew. Playing from the white tees the course was in tip top condition, with the greens playing true. Great value for a very good course.

Weather was fine, a little on the hot side but no rain

or any sight of rain suited our players (or most of our players) turned out a great day as it always is at this course!

It was Irish eyes are smiling our friend has returned and came back in the fashion that only he can, JJ Harney greeted the judges with a fine 41 points. We would all like that! Taking second position was Martin Kempton, has been a little while since Marty

Jimmy Carr present tour of duty was on his best behavior but unfortunately lost third place on a count back to Keith Smithson who had 18 on the back nine to Raleigh’s 15.

Following his first win in a while, last week’s winner Jimmy Carr continued his resurgence with a well compiled 40 points to take first place. Are we seeing the beginnings of a sustained run of good form from Jimmy or is this just a “flash in the pan?” Time will tell.

Despite some firmly held beliefs that Pleasant Valley is in fact not pleasant, the course was in very good order and continues to improve with every visit and many of our golfers continue to enjoy playing here. Heavy overnight rain made the course long and the greens, particularly on the front nine, were among the slowest we have encountered in a while and were in need of a visit from a mower which was not possible due to the rain. Despite that, scores were not adversely affected.

All eyes should now be open for special deals from courses, and bookings should be made with this in mind.

Results: 1st- Jimmy Carr (18) 40 points 2nd - Neil Carter (12) 37 points 3rd - Keith Smithson (2) 35 points Near Pins: Geoff Parker, Neil Griffin, Keith Smithson, Roy

Bob W. and John D. win honors at Pattana

by Derek Brook

Pattana A & C – St Another Friday, and what better way to kick off the weekend than with a fine round of golf? Of course to many regulars everyday is Friday, or one of the other six...

it doesn't matter. With many regulars traveling or escaping the heat, we had a tidy 17 golfers head out to Pattana, one of the best courses in the area. This day the Tropicals left extra early to get the round started before a charity

by Peter Grey

J J Harney with two of the staff from the Growling Swan

by Frank Quinlan

greeted the judges. We had to go to the count back for third, three golfers ended up with 33 points, with two golfers going to the podium. Glenn Smith took third place from his playing partner Steve Younger with Dave Maw being the unfortunate one to miss out.

Results: 1st – JJ Harney (12) 41 points 2nd – Martin Kempton

(14) 38 points 3rd – Glenn Smith (30) 33 points 4th – Steve Younger (13) 33 points Near the Pin’s 4th – Martin Todd 7th – Sal Brizzi 13th – Keith Buchanan 15th – Keith Buchanan Longest First Putts 9th – Martin Kempton

tournament at Pattana. Some liked the early and cooler time; others dragged themselves in at the last moment.

Pattana? What's not to like? The layout is interesting; there are three nines to spread out the customers, and a clubhouse that rivals any in the area. Sure we'd like it a little cheaper, but it is competitive and near the top of what you get for the money.

Even the caddies are overall well trained. Oh... did we forget to mention it's usually in excellent condition? It was this day also. Pattana is not overly easy, but fair, and the nice fairways assure you can get always get a club head on

the ball. With one flight, the final scores had to be good.

It was a close finish, by which we mean a count-back was required. Finally John Davis (13) edged out Bob Watson (8) at the 38 point mark. The next two places were decided on a triple score count-back with Jerry Garcia (18) over Brian Parish (13) with 36 points, leaving Paul Weatherley (17) the job to clap and smile. Overall it was a great day.

18th – Martin Kempton We welcomed back JJ Harney, Keith Buchanan and Roger Ellis, but then say farewell to Martin Todd and David Maw We hope you travel safe and don’t stay away too long!

We once again let our resident charity hound D-For off the chain to collect for the needy in Pattaya. Golfers and Punters at the Swan should be commended for the way

they support D-For and of course the needy in Pattaya.

The GS is a friendly golf outlet and caters for and encourages all golfers male and female to have a hit at any of our weekly outings.

We generally play Mondays and Thursdays at one of the many fine golf courses in and around Pattaya.

Contact Peter Grey if you are interested on 0861 503086.

Near Pins: Bob Watson (2), Dave Cooper, Jerry Garcia Long putt: John Davis Best Nines (non-winner): Paul Weatherley, Nigel Perry

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You & Your Pets Tripping with Toto and Tabby Do you enjoy driving around Pattaya with your dog or cat at your side? Take note: such joy rides can be dangerous for your furry friends…and for you.

If you allow your pet to hop into the car when you set out to run errands or take a leisurely drive along the beach, you might want to consider safer activities. Particularly if Toto or Tabby are not harnessed or confined in a pet carrier—which they likely are not. If your pet’s in a crate and you have an accident, he is far less likely to be thrown around—or even out of—the car, thus reducing chances of serious injury.

Do you take your children with you as well? That ups

the risk. Make sure they are constantly aware of pets so they don’t shut the door as pets are entering or exiting the vehicle. And do not let kids or pets ride in the front seat.

If you’re involved in a crash, they could be severely injured by deployed airbags.

Other hazards also arise with a pet in the front seat that may jump onto your lap, distracting you, and or jump onto the floor under your feet or, worse yet, under the brake or gas pedal. That’s a major danger that can be prevented by securing pets with seatbelts or crates in the backseat.

“But,” you may argue, “my dog loves sticking her nose out the window as we drive.” Dicey on more than one level. A dog with her snout out an open window is exposed to dirt, rocks, dust and other debris that can easily puncture and scratch their eyes. Beyond which, what if she sees a squirrel or a cat and jumps out the window while you’re driving at high speed?

Finally, there’s the hazard we’ve often been warned about: leaving your pet in a locked car, particularly in Pattaya. Even on a relatively cool day, the temperature inside a parked car can quickly spike to life-threatening levels.

Next time you take off to tend to tasks, tell Toto and Tabby to stay at home and guard the house.

Cats for You in Pattaya Cats for You is a great and much needed service in our area, but Paul and Sandra point out that adopting a cat or kitten is a longterm commitment with costs such as feeding and veterinary fees.

Many adopters find it’s a good idea to adopt two animals so that they can enjoy each others’ company as well as yours. Contact Paul and Sandra on 0852875004 or look at their useful website http://cats4youinpattaya.webs.com/

Wilber

This handsome boy was rescued as a kitten with his 3 brothers and sisters. Sadly he was sick for quite a while and so missed the opportunity to get a new home unlike his siblings. As you can see he is grown up now and still waiting to be chosen.

Smudge

This friendly but shy girl has been with us for a few years now. She just loves helping in the garden or with the chores!

Smudge's best friend is her sister Bobbie Bobtail who is also shown in this article and it would be nice to find them a home together.

Some tips to help provide for your pet’s well being.

James

James is a fine looking fellow who is friendly and loving but quite shy with strangers at first.

He loves running and playing in the garden and his favorite hobby is teasing the girls here. A new home with an outside area for him would be ideal.

Pet Poisoning

Poison is a common threat to pets that everyone should anticipate. In general, any substances that are harmful for people are also harmful for pets, like cleaning products, pesticides, and antifreeze.

If your pet's skin or eyes are exposed to a toxic product, check the product label for instructions on what to do when people suffer exposure; if the label says wash the area with soap and water, then wash your pet's skin with soap and water (protecting his eyes, mouth and nose). If the label tells you to flush the skin or eyes with water, do this immediately for your pet. And then take the animal to a veterinarian, clinic or animal hospital immediately.

Describe the symptoms to the vet and provide the following information: the name or description of the toxin; the amount the animal was exposed to or length of time of the exposure, and how long it's been since

Bobby-Bobtail

This friendly soul has been with us for a few years now, she was always a bit shy when people came to visit but seems to have come out of her shell over the last few months. She is happy to be an indoor cat too so would be ideal for a secure apartment. your pet ate it or was exposed to it. It’s also a good idea to take the product container and any material your pet may have vomited or chewed.

Going to the Dogs...

Cat Corner Tip

I like a bit of mongrel myself, whether it's a man or a dog; they're the best for everyday.

~ George Bernard Shaw

Smuggling a cat out of ancient Egypt was punishable by death. Phoenician traders eventually succeeded in smuggling felines, which they sold to rich people in Athens and other major cities.

Puppies are born blind, deaf and toothless.

The ancient Mbaya Indians of the Gran Chaco in South America believed that humans originally lived underground until dogs dug them up.

Are you a vegetarian? Would you like your pets to share your meat-free lifestyle?

Forget about it.

Cats, for one, are "obligate carnivores" — they must eat meat to survive.

They depend on nutrients that are found only in animal tissue. Beyond which, many cats do not drink an adequate amount of water every day; the moisture in canned food helps supplant at least some needed water.

If your pet is a dog, however, he may be able to handle a vegetarian diet if it is well balanced. But check with your vet first.

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