Pattaya Today Vol 14 Issue 24 1-15 September 2015

Volume 14, Issue 24

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What’s in a name?

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lthough U-Tapao Airport near Rayong has been scheduled for expansion by the military government, the struggle over the exact name continues unabated. The Minister for Tourism and Sports has indicated that he would like the new name to be U-Tapao Pattaya Airport in order to confirm to international passengers the proximity to Thailand’s most famous beach resort. It is located some 45 kilometers from Pattaya.

However, the Ministry of Transport has recently rejected the proposal of the name change on the grounds that the true function of U-Tapao will be to serve as Bangkok’s third airport after Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang. Observers note that, although U-Tapao is 180 kilometers from Bangkok, it is in fact nearer to the metropolis than is one of Tokyo’s major international air hubs.

Another argument against the name change is that most people are already acquainted with the name U-Tapao adding to the fear that a new title might confuse the public.

“Some travellers might even believe that a new airport in a new location has been built, thus muddying the issue further. It’s better to let

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sleeping dogs lie,” explained an airport official who said he was not able to comment officially.

Naval air commander Rear Admiral Vasinsan Chantavarin, director of the joint military-civilian run facility, said that U-Tapao’s commercial role is already expanding. Kan Air has introduced six domestic routes, Air Asia has started a service to Kuala Lumpur and Thai Air Asia intends to start domestic and international flights from October this year.

At present, U-Tapao is handling only about 150,000 passengers annually, but the massive renovation work including the building of a second terminal should see the numbers rise to 3 million within the next two years.

The airport is also home to the major Thai Airways maintenance facility in the country and is used by the US Air Force to conduct weather research and other intelligence gathering. It was used by the US to carry heavy bomb loads to Vietnam and Laos during the wars of the early 1970s and became famous as an exit point for travellers caught in the yellow-shirt mob occupation of Suvarnabhumi Airport in 2008.

Observers say that,

Source: U-Tapao Airport brochure although some signs and notices at U-Tapao actually state Pattaya in the title, the Ministry of Transport has ordered them taken down.

It is also reported that some government figures are not happy about the prospect of promoting the name of the popular Eastern Seaboard venue which they feel still

has not recovered completely from its former reputation as a seedy city. Critics of this view counter that Pattaya city authorities have been successful in transforming Pattaya’s image into a diversified, family-orientated resort which is becoming increasingly upscale.

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News Pattaya police upgrade security

Following the bomb incident at Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong district, Pattaya police say they have upgraded their security measures in the Eastern Seaboard tourist city. Officers and volunteers have been instructed to watch for suspicious packages and individuals in well-known tourist areas and have

visited many bars and clubs to reassure visitors that adequate precautions have been taken for their safety. Police have also set up extra road blocks to check for possible criminal activity and have asked the general public to report anything untoward.

Tourist robbery fails Stolen necklace

reappears

A group of four men on two motorbikes attacked a Thai woman and a British visitor by attempting to push them off their machine. But the victims, Pichitra Kunsri and Darren Holden, held on to their belongings in an unpleasant incident near the Grand Hall Market on Soi Buakhao. Both victims received treatment in hospital for superficial wounds.

Stole gun to murder

A Russian tourist reported to police that a Cambodian woman on Jomtien had snatched his gold necklace which was worth 100,000 baht. He explained that a group of females had approached him and offered a massage at a modest fee. However, whilst the massage was in full swing, one of the women grabbed the jewelry and the man’s bag and ran away with her peers. Police found the victim’s bag later in a nearby wood and the expensive necklace was also there. Investigators said the thief was probably afraid and dropped the stolen stuff in panic.

Man attacked after confusing accident

Notified that a man carrying a gun was wandering on Soi Sukhumvit 44, South Pattaya, police found Pracha Yawongka, 27, with a gun in his hand. When the officers approached, he acted like he wss about to shoot them. Then he ran into the woods where he was cornered and captured.

He later told investigators that he had been drinking with a friend at a bar near Bali Hai Pier. His friend said he would pay for everything, but just left with his motorbike without settling the score. Pracha waited for a long time and he finally paid 1,000 baht by himself. He became very angry about being let down and stole a firearm with murderous intent. He was charged with carrying a loaded weapon without permission in a public place.

A Thai man, Yodrak Klomsakul, 32, was hospitalized after being stabbed with a knife by a group of Cambodian men at Jomtien beach. Two Cambodian men are thought to have stumbled by chance on the Thai group’s fishing rods. The blamed Cambodian duo was so annoyed that they asked other friends for help then chased the Thai man into the sea and stabbed him twice. One of the alleged culprits was caught by police later at Soi Wat Boonkanjanaram. He said he did not know anything about stabbing people.

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Bike for Mom in Pattaya

Pattaya Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome and other officials attended the 2015 Bike for Mom, Pattaya event, in which 150 adults and children participated wearing blue shirts. They rode to Chonburi and back, a distance of 108 kilometers. The event coincided with celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday.

Mushroom dishes galore

The YWCA and Pattaya City School No 8 hosted an oyster mushroom cooking competition. The event was sponsored by 24 local mushroom farms. Many delicious dishes, both vegetarian and otherwise, were prepared and the winning contestants received cash prizes.

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What’s in a name?

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New visa query There hasn’t been clarification of the latest six months, multiple-entry tourist visa scheduled to come online next month. What is new? You can already obtain such visas at many Thai embassies and consulates worldwide – certainly in Europe, US and Australia. If the idea is to promote tourism from India and China, the reality is that the vast majority come only for two weeks or less. So why would they want to pay 5,000 baht for a more flexible visa they don’t use?

Indian worries City authorities have assured us again and again that the Jet Ski scams are a thing of the past in Pattaya. That’s not the view of the Indian government which has even talked about a sub-continental boycott of Pattaya if the issue is not finally resolved. It never will be as long as law enforcement authorities turn a blind eye or even join in the lucrative and dubious business. Incidentally, nobody seems to know what the much-publicized tourist court in Pattaya has done about the issue. It was supposed to offer a fast-track solution for tourists who could not spend months waiting for a court hearing in our fair city.

Nong Nooch founder 91-year-old Nongnooch Tansajja, the founder of popular Nong Nooch as far back as 1980, has died. She and her husband bought 1,500 rai of land in Na Jomtien after travelling abroad and visiting botanical gardens. In the early days, Nong Nooch was one of the few places tourists could visit from Pattaya on day trips, a far cry from today’s many attractions. Even so, Nong Nooch maintains a lead with over 2,000 visitors a day and a growing number of tourist and fun facilities.

Thai Airways dilemma The national carrier is currently losing billions of baht for all sorts of reasons including the need to fund a generous early retirement plan for older staff. One of the reasons many customers are not choosing Thai Airways these days is the expense of the tickets. Several travellers have recently indicated, for example, that business class return tickets to London were the most expensive available from any airline on the internet or through a ticket agent. Meanwhile Bangkok Airways, with far fewer routes, has reported a jump in revenue of 12 percent.

Meanwhile Kan Air has announced it has secured approval from the civil aviation authority to operate five routes to Phuket, Krabi, Chiang Mai, Udon Thani and Hat Yai. It has also begun to recommence routes to Chiang Mai, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Khon

Kaen and Don Mueang Airport after being blocked temporarily because of confusion whether these flights were charter or scheduled.

The airline added that four more routes out of U-Tapao are scheduled for later this year provided that plans to acquire two single-aisle jets, including the Airbus 320, go ahead as scheduled.

A spokesman for Kan Air said a marketing campaign was underway to promote the new services. “It really does not matter whether the airport is renamed or not. U-Tapao’s future is certainly important for Pattaya’s expansion but equally for the country as a whole,” the official said. “I really don’t care,” he concluded.

Arrivals jump by one million in just 10 days

by Tourism Authority of Thailand, www.TATnews.org

Thailand’s visitor arrivals count surged by one million in only 10 days with the arrival of the country’s 20-millionth visitor last week, refuting predictions that the August 17 bomb attack in Bangkok would undermine tourism.

The 20-millionth visitor, Shoji Omori from Japan, was given the traditional surprise welcome at Suvarnabhumi Airport on August 26 by representatives of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Thai Airways International Public Co., Ltd., the Immigration Bureau, the Airports of Thailand Public Co., Ltd., and True Corporation Public Co., Ltd. The 19-millionth visitor was welcomed at Phuket International

Airport on August 16. Ever y millionth visitor is being welcomed at international airports until Sept.

30, as part of the “2015 Discover Thainess” campaign to spur tourism.

The lucky visitors received two economy-class return air tickets to Thailand along with five-nights’ accommodation and other prizes.

Juthaporn Rerngronasa, TAT acting governor and deputy governor

Central Festival Pattaya Beach turns six

for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas) said, “Hitting the 20-millionth visitor mark is particularly important because it clearly indicates that arrivals have been virtually unaffected by the August 17 attack. This is a very good sign indeed. If this pace continues, we are likely to exceed our projection of 28.8 million visitors in 2015.”

Appeal about Pattaya transport

Baht strength Many farang wonder why the Thai baht, in spite of some recent drops, is so strong. After all, Thailand isn’t doing too well economically at the moment. The reason is that Thailand’s foreign currency reserves are amongst the biggest in Asia and indeed the world. This was the lesson that the country’s politicians learned from the 1997-98 financial crisis which saw the baht sink to 92 to the UK pound. That’s not going to happen again – in our lifetime at any rate.

Good Jomtien choices Situated near the Hanuman statue, Natan’s restaurant serves really good French and international cuisine and at fair prices for a quality product. Don’t forget to look at the blackboard specials options as well as the regular menu. Wine by the glass served in a generous portion. Across the road is Simon’s Fish and Chips restaurant although there is now a diversified menu to choose from, including Thai food. The batter on the fish, by the way, equals anything you’d find in the UK. Water not everywhere The city’s water authority has decided to reduce consumption by lowering the water pressure during the nighttime hours 10 pm to 5 am.

So that’s the reason you might get drips rather than a torrent at certain times. So much for the argument, heard only weeks ago, that the water authority was confident the Eastern Seaboard had sufficient supplies to last during the winter season. It has, provided of course you don’t expect a 24-hour service.

Pipes coming soon All the digging and commotion you see going on at Beach Road is expected to come to fruition in December when new underground drainage pipes will be installed. Apparently they will be twice the size of the current ones. In the meantime expect travel delays and disruption along the Beach Road, especially near Soi Yodsak.

Piccalilli syndrome The UK’s popular mustard relish, after a long absence in Pattaya, has finally reappeared in some superstores, Friendship and Tesco Lotus in particular. It’s Haywards and it is as good as the famous Heinz brand ever used to be. Better hurry on over.

Opinions expressed in this column are the author’s alone and do not necessarily represent those of Pattaya Today’s management.

Central Festival Pattaya Beach celebrated its sixth anniversary with Banglamung District Chief Chakorn Kanjanawatta and Rattanachai Suttidechanai of Pattaya City Council presiding over the opening ceremony.

As part of the celebration, Central Pattaya Beach Ideal Awards 2015 were given to Pattaya’s famous people and benefactors.

The Pattaya Business and Tourism Association hosted a seminar about complaints made against baht buses and taxis overcharging the public. It was agreed that there was indeed a problem but not one easy to solve. Those responsible for public transportation, it was determined, should provide honest and safe journeys at a reasonable price.

Phoenix extends successful Free Carts offer Providing free golf cars to all golfers has proven a tremendous success for Phoenix Gold Golf and Country Club. Over the last two months, more than 15,000 bookings have been taken, so the club will continue the special offer every Tuesday until the end of October.

After recently upgrading their Mountain and Ocean courses, the new owners at Phoenix are now halfway through completely redesigning their Lakes course, with top Thai designer Pirapon Namatra.

Work is expected to be completed by late November.

Nathawat Aksornchat, general manager, noted that the “Tuesday Free Cart offer has brought us a lot of new golfers plus many who have returned, and the feedback after playing our upgraded 18 holes has been very encouraging.

The potential here is fantastic and over the next couple of years we will be working hard to improve not only all 27 holes, but also updating the clubhouse and facilities too.”

For more information go to www. phoenixgoldgolf.com, or call: 038 239 400, mobile: 084 873 5363.

For reservations, email: reservation@ phoenixgoldgolf.com.

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News Nippon Seiro opens new production Amari Pattaya receives plant in Eastern Seaboard Tourism Professional Certificate of Housekeeping The management team of Amari Pattaya led by Brendan Daly, general manager, and Tassanee Numar-cha, director of Housekeeping, congratulated the first group of representatives from the Housekeeping Department who par ticipated at the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals and received training on ASEAN Common Competency Standards for Tourism Professionals. Held at Bangkok University, Rangsit Campus and organised by the Department of Tourism and

Sports, the programme aimed to build awareness and capacity building of personnel coming from government agencies

and the private sector, as the industry steps into the ASEAN Economic Community of the future.

MICE convention held

Officials of the Pattaya tourism industry and representatives from Khon Kaen held a meeting to encourage MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) in the two urban

centres. It was agreed that whereas Khon Kaen would focus on the arts and culture, Pattaya would emphasize travel and sports activities in its marketing campaigns.

Nippon Seiro (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Japan’s frontrunner in the petroleum wax industry, celebrated the grand opening of its new plant at Hemaraj Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate. The 255-million-baht facility, equipped with the most advanced production systems and cutting-edge technology, will further boost Nippon Seiro’s capacity to provide high-quality waxes and meet the growing demands in various sectors including the rubber and chemical industries.

Photo shows Tsukasa Ando (3rd right), director of Nippon Seiro (Thailand), receiving a commemorative portrait of His Majesty the King from

Tanin Subboonrueng (2nd left), vice president of Hemaraj Land and Development PLC, during the grand opening of the new production facility.

Donations to incarcerated women

Banglamung Red Cross has donated food parcels, basic necessities and other baby items to women prisoners at Pattaya Remand Prison. The prison budget does not have adequate funding to supply the needs of the infants, so confined mothers rely on donations.

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News Royal Garden Spa wins Best Snap Judgment Traditional Thai Massage

Junta future

The justification for the May 2014 military coup was that it saved the country from the imminent threat of civil war. Evidence soon piled up that there was some likelihood of that happening.

Piles and piles of guns and other weapons were discovered by the newly-empowered military up and down the country amid speculation that the previous government had ignored these stockpiles or even ordered the police to take no action.

It is certainly true that the coup restored order in the streets after the bomb-throwing and murders of the months leading up to military intervention. Even the United States, which dislikes all coups except those it has masterminded anywhere in the world, has publicly acknowledged that the domestic peace on the streets is certainly a major plus factor for army leader, now prime minister, General Prayut Chan-o-cha. There can be no foreign confidence when Bangkok seems to be on the verge of explosion.

Of course, 15 months on, matters look a bit different and people have short memories. The junta has accumulated unpopularity because the country’s economic woes have not been seriously addressed as projections for growth slip back almost monthly.

Some major foreign investors, especially China, have been pulling out their cash rather than joining new economic ventures. Another reason for dissatisfaction with the junta has been its emphasis on rather trivial matters, including restricting the hours of alcohol sales and fretting over whether people should be able to take a beer within 150 metres of a school or temple.

Some commentators claim that the junta intends to remain in power longer than September 2016 when a general election has been tentatively scheduled. But the General has stated again and again on his Friday TV chat shows that there is no such intention and that he is looking forward to an elected government taking over from his temporary administration. He has been categorical that his military government will stick to the “roadmap” of a return to “democracy”.

This stance has disappointed some coup supporters, including a faction within the National Reform Council and Suthep Thaugsuban of the former People’s Democratic Reform Committee who favour the junta remaining in power for at least two years more, or even longer, in order to undertake substantial domestic reforms such as a much-needed reorganization of the police. These coup advocates don’t want to see another putsch “wasted” like the one in 2006 which failed to achieve anything of significance and certainly did not uproot the power of Thaksin Shinawatra and his clan. As is well known, his sister later became prime minister.

Yet it would be wrong for the coup leaders to remain in power for very much longer. Not only would that scenario prompt domestic discontent but it would cause Thailand to lose international credibility on a massive scale. An election is needed to restore the country to a position of credibility. The General appreciates that and is being realistic when he says it will be impossible for his government to achieve reforms in the one year remaining and that the next government is likely to acquire a lot of unfinished business.

So the most likely future is a general election next year in accordance with the junta roadmap, provided the new constitution survives scrutiny including a referendum in January next year. Then the political pot will start warming up again. It will be difficult under the revised rules for one political party to dominate parliament and there is provision in the new constitution for an unelected prime minister to take over if politics reaches an impasse.

A new election will lead to an elected government but the result may well be a confusing one. Thai history indicates that the country has been through an elected government with an outsider as prime minister before. Real democracy might have to wait longer because of unfinished business. It is not inconceivable that a hung parliament, or a bitterly divided one in which small parties dominate, might even vote to have back an unelected prime minister who used to wear a green shirt.

Royal Garden Spa won a traditional Thai massage competition from The Professional Challenge by Thai Hotels Association Eastern Region. Royal Garden Spa achieved all criteria, which was to provide the guest with the perfect massage experience.

Royal Garden Spa is tucked away and yet set amidst the bustling Pattaya City center, with direct access to fitness clubs, beaches and the trendiest shopping centers. Royal Garden Spa at Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa offers extensive, exquisite choices of distinctly Asian, luscious tropical beauty and rejuvenation therapies.

Bangkok may host 2017 Skal World Congress Tourism and hospitality professionals in Bangkok received a boost with the news that the city has been shortlisted to host the Skal International World Congress in 2017.

Skal Club Bangkok submitted a bid to host the popular annual event in the face of stiff competition from clubs in Hyderabad, Stavanger, Toronto, Miami and Copenhagen; the final decision will be made in a secret ballot of all Skal voting members at the 2015 World Congress in Torremolinos, Spain, next month.

Up to 1,000 delegates could be visiting Thailand for the 2017 World Congress if Bangkok wins the vote.

Dale Lawrence, president of Skal International Bangkok, said, “The decision to shortlist Bangkok reinforces our belief that the city is

a first-class destination for business and leisure travellers and it is a timely confidence booster for all those working in Thailand’s tourism industry in the wake of the tragic event that took place on August 17.

“Our bid to host the World Congress has enjoyed the enthusiastic support of the country’s Tourism

Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul and I have no doubt that she w i l l we l c o m e t h e n e w s w i t h great enthusiasm.” The bid also was supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau and by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.

Pattaya prepares for potential threats On the heels of last month’s Bangkok bombing, Pattaya City officials and community leaders were invited to a meeting to discuss emergency preparations here with Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome and Banglamung District Chief Chakorn Kanjanawatta.

The group focused on how to best protect and ensure the safety of tourists and residents alike, particularly in securing Banglamung’s ports and transportation venues.

Participants, including law enforcement officers and business leaders, were asked to disseminate information and urge caution without causing public panic. All are encouraged to report any unattended suspicious items by calling the 24-hour hotline 191 or 038 223 778.

5th Pattaya Youth Volleyball Cup Pattaya Education Office hosted the 5th Pattaya Youth Volleyball Cup, encouraging young people to use their free time wisely and healthfully.

Competition was divided into three types: under 12 years old, under 14, and under 16. The final round was held on August 23 at Pattaya Sports Center.

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News Help sought for sufferers

Healthy ladies step forward

The Glory Hut Foundation has appealed for donations to build specially-adapted homes for AIDS sufferers who cannot take care for themselves or are without family support. The initial plan is to buy a plot of land in the Pattaya area so that building work can commence.

The campaign to raise cash is being organized by the Social Welfare Office in Nongprue (038 933 119 or 086 336 5685 office hours).

Thailand remains welcoming tourist destination

by Tourism Authority of Thailand, www.TATnews.org

Thai authorities and global tourism bodies have stepped forward to reassure the world that Thailand remains a welcoming tourist destination, saying the recent explosion incidents in Bangkok will inevitably have short-term impacts and that the kingdom’s tourism industry will bounce back strongly and quickly towards the end of the year.

The message of assurance and confidence was raised during a press conference organised by Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports and presented by representatives from the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), the Tourist Police Division, the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). The event was held at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok Hotel.

HE Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, minister of Tourism, told the group, “We intentionally use this hotel as it is located next to the Erawan Shrine to reassure our confidence. I am deeply sorry for what has happened, but I do believe that the impact from this tragic incident will

Deputy director of the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, Dr Siharat Lohachitranont, presided over a Healthy Lady seminar attended by 100 members of the public. There were lectures on early cancer detection, anti-aging strategies and the importance of a good diet, no smoking and limited alcohol intake.

Royal Cliff Hotels Group receives Luxury Grand Resort of the Year award be short-term and that Thailand will bounce back very quickly thanks to good friendships…”

She noted that the UNWTO and WTTC took immediate actions to reaffirm their confidence in Thailand through international media, and offered her “special thanks to Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who urged his fellow citizens to continue to travel here…”

Furthermore, Thailand has been chosen to host World Tourism Day 2016 on September 27, 2016. Going forward, Thailand is set to further strengthen security measure as prevention approach to ensure safety and security for the locals and tourists.

Recognized and celebrated for excellence in the tourism and hospitality industry, the Royal Cliff Hotels Group has been awarded with the “Luxury Grand Resort of the Year” from the Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards 2015.

The Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards represent the pinnacle of hospitality achievement and pays tribute to outstanding properties that have excelled in the industry. The Royal Cliff Hotels Group is home to four award-winning five-star hotels including the Royal Cliff Beach

Hotel, Royal Cliff Beach Terrace, Royal Cliff Grand Hotel and the Royal Wing Suites and Spa; with each taking great pride in exceeding guests’ expectations while ensuring the most relaxing and comfortable stay. The property also offers guests an unprecedented myriad of facilities, activities and exclusive partnerships with leading attractions around town. Winners of this award are chosen after a rigorous assessment identifying the very best in the region carried out by trusted professionals of the Luxury Travel Guide.

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Child passport problem Q: I am a British passport holder and I thought it would be easy to get a British passport for my one-year-old daughter, born in Thailand with a Thai mother. But the passport people in UK are now asking for the birth certificate of the child’s grandparent back in UK. What is all this about?

A: From the evidence you sent me, I think the problem may be that you were born in Canada even though you have a British passport. When you are born outside of the UK, this can complicate the issue of whether you can automatically pass on to your children the right to a British passport. There is a way to succeed, but it is very bureaucratic. A good agent will be able to assist you with the paperwork.

Overstay fine Q: I will leave Thailand three days after my visa expires. Since I saw in a previous column that the first day is free, I assumed I shall only need to pay for two days, namely 1,000 baht.

A: No you will be charged for every day of overstay. The “free” day only comes into play if you leave less than 24 hours after the expiry of your visa.

Second passport Q: I already hold two British passports because, as a businessman, I have to travel to a lot of countries quickly and the visa regulations are often long-winded. One of the passports is shortly up for renewal and I’m not sure whether I need another letter from my employer or not.

A: Yes you do. The letter needs to be on headed company notepaper, state how long you have worked and in what capacity, mention which products or services the company offers and, most importantly, list the countries you are likely to visit over the next year or so, with approximate dates. Second passports these days are given out only when the case is overwhelmingly proved.

Another justification Q: I rather like the idea of having two British passports. What are the criteria for awarding them?

A: See previous answer. Another possibility is where the applicant visits both Israel and Muslim countries in the course of his business activities. But the process is not straightforward and the checks are very tight.

Too many visits Q: I have been told that I can only come into Thailand by air three times in six months. This is very inconvenient as I am an oil worker in Saudi Arabia and I have a girlfriend in Pattaya. Money is no object for me so I want to come over on a monthly basis just for a few days. Have you any suggestions?

A: If you are over 50 you could apply for a retirement visa with a multiple re-entry permit. But there is no need in your case. Entry is not restricted to three times in six months, although it is true the immigration officer can query why an individual is coming so often to Thailand. Your passport will show that each trip lasts only a few days and you will be carrying with you your return air ticket back to Saudi Arabia.

Hilton Pattaya holds second Culinary Cup for team members As part of the F&B Masters APAC 2015—an internal competition that discovers and celebrates extraordinary F&B talent within Hilton Worldwide properties across Asia Pacific—Hilton Pattaya led by General Manager Rudolf Troestler organized the Culinary Cup 2015 competition to encourage and challenge the hotel’s staff to showcase their talents and skills during August 17-18, 2015 at Hilton Pattaya.

The competition focuses on people development and showcasing the amazing talent. All 38 candidates are required to create and show a 30-minute live cooking of their signature dish which should match the food concept of hotel’s outlets e.g.

Asian, Western or pastry. The judging criteria includes culinary skills and cooking techniques, innovation and creativity, dish presentation, hygiene

and safe working practices as well as time management. The property finalists are Teeranad Pisolyabud from Horizon with the amazing Lamb dish and Eakachai U-bol from Edge restaurant with his perfect pastry called ‘Someone dates’.The winning candidate will be representing Hilton Pattaya at the country level round to compete with others Hilton hotels in Thailand.

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Fighting fit at 93 years What is Archie Dunlop’s secret?

If you Google the name Archie Dunlop, one of the search results on the page is an American astrologer who charges US$75 for a 90-minute questionable futurology. But the first-listed individual is, and has been for many years, the remarkable Scotsman Archie Dunlop, who is just about the most famous of Pattaya’s expats and this month celebrates his 93rd birthday at the Baan Souy Resort, South Pattaya, with a dinner and a show for exactly 93 guests. Still active, mobile and humorous, Archie notes that 1922 was a good vintage year to be born. Also included were Judy Garland, Telly Savalas, Doris Day and Christopher Lee although Archie has outlasted them all.

Born in Carstairs, Archie lived in Scotland until he was 17 when he joined the Royal Air Force and worked for the Special Investigations Branch, winning the BEM (British Empire Medal) in the process for his incisive skills.

“I travelled a lot during the course of my work, especially in Asia and Africa, which gave me an enthusiasm for foreign countries which I retain to this day,” says Archie. When he was in his 80s, Archie discovered the joys of cruises in the course of which he has been round the world several times.

He’s already booked on his next voyage for March 2016.

In 1962 Archie exited the air force and made his money running highly successful nightclubs in London and making some wise investments in the property market in both UK and in Spain where he is still to be found today when not in Thailand or enjoying cruises. He first discovered Thailand and Pattaya in 1970 and later, in retirement, made the Eastern Seaboard city his Asian home. He has no plans to move. “Pattaya, of course, has changed out of all recognition over the decades,” he remarks. “Some aspects are better, for example the choice of restaurants and the medical facilities. Others are worse, especially the pollution and the traffic chaos with all those tour buses clogging the main roads.”

Archie is an out gay man and his earliest like-minded friends in Pattaya included fellow-entrepreneurs Alois Fassbind and Dolf Riks and the eccentric painter Francis Bacon. These days he keeps in touch with hundreds of friends worldwide, especially by email, and believes that having a first-class peer group is a major secret in keeping your health and living a long time.

“I have never had a lonely day in my adult life and I cannot

exaggerate the importance of social mixing as you get older,” he surmises. He adds that isolation leads to depression which soon leads to worse problems.

When in Thailand he has a Thai carer and car driver who “looks after me 100 percent”.

Archie is a lucky guy and he knows it.

A further reason for Archie’s healthy condition is that he looks after himself properly. He has regular medical checkups and examinations and has had operations in the past to remove a small cancer, to improve blood supply in the arteries and to rectify a bladder problem. “Nobody enjoys medical procedures, I know, but if you want to keep healthy you have to nip any potential hazards in the bud.”

Archie has never smoked, no longer uses alcohol (he was a binge drinker in his youth) and is a keen walker which he does unaided. His weight is an enviable 57 kilos.

Eating the right kind of food is essential according to

Archie. His secret is to keep out of the frying pan so far as is practical and to avoid desserts. He is, in other words, a fruit, vegetable, muesli and lean meat and fish devotee.

It certainly works for him. His vital signs and blood sugar and cholesterol levels are those of a much younger and fit guy.

“There’s a lot of talk these days about hi-tech diets, he muses, “but keeping fit comes down to common sense most of the time .” He adds that if you live on snacks, chocolate and ice cream you probably sense that you are going

by Barry Kenyon

downhill. Of course, you would be right.

A survey by the British Embassy a few years ago revealed that the average age of deaths for British nationals in Thailand was 61, although it is true that the total did cover motorbike fatalities which tend to affect younger men.

Meanwhile Archie is planning his detailed itinerary for 2016 and 2017 and he never gets on a motorbike. Very soon, he will be thinking about his centenary celebrations. “After all, 2022 isn’t all that far away” he concludes.

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Candlelight ceremony in honour of BRITAIN HM Queen Sirikit’s 83rd birthday

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Our comprehensive visa services also include: - Visas for Thais visiting all countries worldwide - Visa extensions for foreigners in Thailand - Retirement, marriage and education visas - Company registration and work permits - Marriage service and registration

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya led by General Manager Andre Brulhart (centre), hotel management and staff organized a candlelight musical tribute ceremony in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 83rd birthday. Moms from Ban Banglamung Social Welfare Development Centre for Older Persons and children representatives from the “Jar” Foundation enjoyed a memorable event.

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Hotel Promotions Cartoon Network Amazone Package at Amari PattayaPattaya Amari Pattaya is ready to welcome the Thai school holidays with the Cartoon Network Amazone package, now available on Amari.com, for both Amari Garden Pattaya and Amari Ocean Pattaya. This package includes exclusive offer from Cartoon Network Amazone such as one-day VIP pass, 10 percent discount at Foodville, daily buffet breakfast, in-room Wi-Fi for the entire stay, 20 percent discount at Breeze Spa, 20 percent discount on laundry service, 10 percent off on food and beverages, and guaranteed late checkout until 2 pm.

Book now until December 31, 2015. Prices start at 10,545 baht for a minimum two-night stay.

For more information, call 038 418 418.

Hilton Pattaya’s team led by Rudolf Troestler, general manager, organized a candle-lighting ceremony to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit at the hotel’s welcome lobby on August 12.

On August 16, Hilton Pattaya team members joined thousands of cyclists in the nationwide Bike for Mom rally in honor of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 83rd birthday.

Dusit Thani Pattaya marks HM the Queen's birthday Staff members of Dusit Thani Pattaya were led by Executive Housekeeper Toy Dulchamnong (standing, center) in signing the Royal book to honor and express their fervent wishes for HM the Queen’s birthday anniversary. The signing was followed by a group photo with Her Majesty’s portrait at the main lobby. Hotel guests were also invited to write their loving wishes which has become a traditional month-long event to mark the auspicious occasion of HM the Queen’s birthday.

United Emirates Hockey Club at Hilton Pattaya

Wave Hotel welcomes Volume Magazine

Rudolf Troestler (back row, 3rd from left), general manager of Hilton Pattaya, welcomed Ahmed Al Sayegh (back row, 3rd from right), chairman and captain of United Emirates Hockey Club, and his team at the hotel’s lobby upon their arrival to attend Thailand Hockey Tour 2015 in Pattaya.

Holger Groninger (left), general manager of The Bayview Pattaya, and Orachorn Laksanasut (right), hotel manager of Wave Hotel Pattaya, welcomed Virapoj Asavajarn, editor-at-large of Volume Magazine. A photo shoot for the magazine using the hotel’s unique interior/ exterior took place at Wave Hotel Pattaya.

Relax in Luxury with Royal Cliff’s Grand Relaxury Package Discover an amazing retreat as you indulge and relax in lavish comfort at the newly refurbished accommodations of the Royal Cliff Grand Hotel. Savour an ideal vacation experience while enjoying a high degree of exclusivity and special benefits as you relax and unwind in grand luxury!

Package includes: • Accommodation with international breakfast buffet for 2 persons • Fresh fruit basket upon arrival • 15 percent discount for treatments at the Cliff Spa • 10 percent discount on food and beverage at the 11 restaurants throughout the resort • Rooms allocated on high floors Available until September 30, 2015.

For more information or to make reservations, call Reservations at 038 250 421 ext 2732, email reservations@royalcliff.com or go to www.royalcliff.com/offers/package/ grand-relaxury-package-8071.

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Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa welcomes Ducati

General Manager Somsak Tanruengsri (center) and management at Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa gave a very warm welcome to Orathai Podpong, general manager of Ducati Ratchaphruek, and her team during their meeting at the beautiful resort.

Amari Pattaya donates strawberry almond cream cakes to Father Ray Foundation The management of Amari Pattaya led by Resident Manager Richard Gamlin (centre, in blue suit) together with the hotel’s CSR committee members and team members represented Sutham Petgate, deputy permanent secretary of Pattaya, in donating 10 metres of strawberry almond cream cakes to Father Ray Foundation. The cakes were received by the foundation’s President Rev. Pattarapong Srivorakul (centre, in white shirt) and Fundraising Manager Ajima Chavalit-Thamrong (third from left). Father Ray Foundation takes care of 850 needy children, including orphans and children with disabilities in 10 projects.

Celebrating 10 th Anniversary Special room rate: Room only rate starting from THB 3,500++ for Garden View room

Food and Beverage: Come 4 pay 3 for Aroy Seafood Market Buffet

Amburaya Spa: Selected spa treatments and massages (10 treatments to choose from) at only THB 2,000++ per person per treatment.

And More!

For every THB 1,000 spent at the resort’s restaurants and at Amburaya Spa, get 1 stamp. Collect 3 stamps and have a chance to win the lucky draw.

We are celebrating our 10th year anniversary and giving away a wide range of benefits to our loyal guests during the month of September.

For reservation, please call 038 259 888 or e-mail info.pattaya@starwoodhotels.com www.sheratonpattayaresort.com | www.facebook.com/sheratonpattayaresort

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Visit the “Gateway to Heaven” eve n ts c a le n d a r at the miraculous Phanom Rung THAILAND PROPERTY AWARDS 2015

Date: 16 September 2015, Wednesday Venue: Athénée Crystal Hall, Plaza Athénée Bangkok, A Royal Méridien Hotel Activities: Now in its 10th year, the Thailand Property Awards 2015 promises to be the most prestigious and competitive to date, with 600 of the Kingdom’s biggest and emerging names in real estate gathering.

Book your tickets now.

For more information: Tel: 02 662 5195 ext 16 Email: info@asiapropertyawards.com www.asiapropertyawards.com/thailandpropertyawards

JOEY BOY LIVE IN CONCERT Date: 3 October 2015, Saturday, 8 pm – midnight Venue: Aranda Ballroom, Amari Pattaya Activities: Known for their newest hit “Mia Mai Me”, Joey Boy and the Gang will perform live in concert for the second time at Amari Pattaya. Don’t miss this most anticipated concert of the year.

For only 1,200 baht net per person, admission includes unlimited draught beers, house wines, soft drinks and whiskey. Book before 15 September 2015 to get an early-bird ticket promo at only 900 baht net. Tickets are limited. Book today to avoid missing out!

Enjoy a fuss-free, travel package for two nights at Amari Buriram United Catch a glimpse of a unique phenomenon that is Phanom Rung, with a special package from Amari Buriram United.

Located at the Khao Phanom Rung Heritage Park in Buriram, one of the north-eastern provinces of Thailand, this ancient structure will amaze travellers as they experience a rare architectural marvel in this part of the world. The special package includes a journey that begins in the wee hours of the morning, as guests go up an extinct volcano, 1,320 feet above sea level, to see Prasat Phanom Rung, a Khmer temple built between the 10th and 13th centuries. Witness the rising sun warming through the 15 perfectly aligned doorways of the temple, creating a perfect line of sunlight along the historical architecture, where it is believed the ‘gateway to heaven’ may be seen. After the sun rises, locals participate in a series of ceremonial rituals and pay homage to the gods. This occurrence can be experienced only four times a year, with the next event happening on September 8-10, 2015.

The Phanom Rung Package starts at 6,237 baht ++ for a twonight stay in a Deluxe room from now until December 20, 2015.

The package includes: • Complimentary welcome drinks • Daily breakfast for two • Welcome fruit platter • A 20 percent discount on food and beverage • Late checkout until 3 pm • Roundtrip transfer to Phanom Rung Heritage Park • Complimentary snack box For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.amari.com/buriram-united.

For more information: Amari Pattaya Tel: 038 418 418 E-mail: fbreservation.pattaya@amari.com

AMARI WATERGATE & BMW THAILAND CHARITY MIDNIGHT RUN 2015 Date: 17 October 2015, Saturday, midnight between 17-18 October Venue: Amari Watergate Bangkok Activities: Amari Watergate & BMW Thailand Charity Midnight Run 2015 is the 18th edition of this popular charity running event in Bangkok. The event is organized

by Amari Watergate Hotel and offers distances of 6 km and 12 km.

The race starts and finishes in front of Amari Watergate in Central Bangkok. Runners are flagged off at midnight between October 17 and 18, 2015. All proceeds from this midnight run are donated to two different charitable organizations: Chalermprakiat HRH Princess Sirindhorn School, Baan Gerda and Baht for a Better Life. Come and join the fun and run for a good cause!

For more information: Amari Watergate Bangkok Tel: 02 653 9000 ext 69 www.gotorace.com/events/category/running/

OKTOBERFEST AT AMARI PATTAYA Date: 24 October 2015, Saturday, 7 pm onwards Venue: Amari Pattaya Activities: Experience Germany’s greatest tradition.

Join the special buffet with specialities such as Schwein Spanferkel (whole pig on a spit) and the traditional Schweinshaxe (grilled pork knuckles), especially crafted

by Amari Pattaya’s chefs. A pint of Oktoberfest bier with a complimentary souvenir mug is included with the dinner, for only 1,400 baht net per person.

For more information: Amari Pattaya Tel: 038 418 418 E-mail: fbreservation.pattaya@amari.com

OCEAN MARINA PATTAYA BOAT SHOW 2015 Date: 26-29 November 2015, Thursday-Sunday Venue: Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Pattaya Activities: The 4th annual Thailand’s lifestyle boat show offers great opportunities for a broad range of potential exhibitors – incorporating lifestyle, boating, accessory, diving, fishing and tourism displays. With the event held at Asia’s largest marina of its kind, it will attract even more exceptional prospective buyers to the event.

This year’s boat show is a perfect marketing platform to expose your brand visibility, products, and services directly to your prospective target group.

For more information: Tel: 02 661 6800 ext 407 090 909 7469 (Khun Narumol) Email: info@oceanmarinapattayaboatshow.com www.oceanmarinapattayaboatshow.com

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Miso glazed snow fish INGREDIENTS (1 serving) 150 grams snow fish 50 grams pumpkin, roasted and puréed 50 ml Parma ham sauce 40 grams pickled vegetables

20 ml olive oil 3 grams salt 2 grams pepper 30 grams miso sauce

METHOD Parma ham sauce Heat butter in a sauce pan then add onion, garlic and celery and sauté until soft. Add Parma ham and sauté until fragrant. Put chicken stock, whipping cream and seasoning.

Simmer for one hour.

Blend until smooth and strain.

Pickled vegetables Bring the pickling liquid ingredients and sugar to a boil in a sauce pan.

Put the pickling marinade ingredients into a large bowl with black pepper, coriander seed and kosher salt and mix well.

Pour the liquid over the vegetables and keep the vegetables submerged. Let cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate for two to three days.

To finish Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.

Season both sides of snow fish with salt and pepper. Preheat skillet over medium heat with olive oil then put the fish and cook for a few minutes.

Coat the snow fish with miso sauce then roast in oven until cooked.

Reheat Parma ham sauce, pumpkin purée then place on the plate with pickled vegetables.

Sheraton Pattaya Resort is located at 437 Phra Tamnak Road, Pattaya.

Tel: 038 259 888 www.sheratonpattayaresort.com

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Mick & Di Café des Amis In the “Snakes and Ladders” world of The Food Lovers

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Beef Carpaccio

Pattaya’s restaurant scene Café des Amis deserves its enviable success.

Through dint of hard work, determination and fortitude, Blu and his wife Pia have made Café des Amis the enviable success that it is today.

Rated as No.1 Pattaya restaurant on TripAdvisor it manages to combine a comfortable, friendly vibe with the best of fine dining and bushy tailed but professional service.

In 2008 when Café des Amis flung open its doors the original menu was inspired by French bistro cuisine – hence the name. Through the years it has diversified into a fine international restaurant serving ingredient-led food from across the globe.

Mick and I returned recently and as soon as we entered we remembered why this restaurant has been one of our favourites for so many years. The five tables on the terrace are always a popular choice and the bar seems to have a life of its own, buzzing with activity and bonhomie. Once seated, with a glass of house Chardonnay

Tasmanian Supreme of Salmon

in hand, we began looking through the menu which, to their credit, changes regularly but always retains the regular’s favourites such as the famous Beef Wellington.

An amuse-bouche of quail egg with a cauliflower purée

MIXOLOG

was a pleasant morsel before our appetisers arrived. Oysters Rockefeller or Kilpatrick are much ordered items, and freshness is guaranteed by their weekly (Thursday) arrival. The creamy crab lettuce wraps (B.340) have long been a standing favourite ditto the Japanese scallops with black pudding and cauliflower purée.

The porcini and wild mushroom soup with truffle and croutons and the three-cheese ravioli were definitely winking at me but in the end I succumbed to my perennial favourite – pan seared duck foie gras (B.590) while Mick couldn’t resist the premier quality of the beef carpaccio.

The foie gras had been seared to a burnished dark copper but with a heart of pure decadence, soft, yielding and delicious. Accompanied by a grape fig and port sauce, I was in heaven. Mick meanwhile had nothing but praise for the 8 denier thin slices of that prime beef almost melting on the plate tossed with flakes of parmesan cheese and rocket leaves.

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SIGNATURE DRINK Brandy Alexander

FAVORITE SPIRIT – PREFERRED BRAND Remy Martin VSOP

BIO

Havana Bar’s Bartender

Duck Confit

is your tipple, Blu has amassed over 20 crafted gins together with the finest whiskies, vodkas and cognacs to satisfy the most discerning connoisseurs.

There is a be-anything-you-wantme-to-be vibe at Café des Amis.

Whether you’re visiting for a special celebratory dinner, on a date or a one plate meal or a glass or two at the bar, it ticks all the boxes. In the snakes and ladders world of Pattaya’s restaurant scene Café des Amis deserves its enviable success.

Café des Amis

Located at the bottom of Soi 11, Thappraya Road Open from 5:30 pm daily but closed on Sundays Tel: 084 026 4989 or 090 772 9993 Dress code: Smart casual Reservations recommended www.cafedesamispattaya.com

Brandy Alexander

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Main courses offer truffle infused Stroganoff, braised Wagyu beef cheeks with celeriac purée and mashed potatoes (B.980), flame grilled Australian rack of lamb and a whole host of Grade 7 and 9 marbled Wagyu premier beef culminating with the much-prized, massaged tenderloin from the Tōhoku region of Japan weighing in at 170 grams (B.2,900).

For all you bon vivants out there, chef offers a gourmet tasting menu (B.1,990) of seven courses featuring (on the night we visited) porcini soup, Feta cheese salad, foie gras, truffle ravioli, a Canadian lobster risotto, a mini version of their celebrated Beef Wellington plus dessert.

Mick was now tucking into confit of duck while I was cooing over a Tasmanian supreme fillet of salmon accompanied by crushed new potatoes with fresh crab and coriander, beetroot purée and a horseradish foam. The salmon was superbly translucent at its centre and made very good friends indeed with the scrumptious beetroot purée which I could have glugged by the bowl full.

The wine cellar houses over 60 labels from both the old and new worlds and with five varieties of Champagne – oenophiles will definitely not be disappointed. If gin

Holiday Inn Pattaya invites you to come and try this perfectly prepared cocktail at Havana Bar. INGREDIENTS 1 oz 0.5 oz 1.5 oz

Remy Martin VSOP Crème de cacao White cream

GARNISH

Chocolate powder

HOW TO MIX

Add all ingredients in a shaker. Shake until all ingredients are mixed together. Strain contents into a Martini glass and garnish on top.

GLASS TYPE Martini Glass

CATEGORY Cocktail

Available at

Havana Bar, Holiday Inn Pattaya Bay Tower

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F&B Promotions Irresistible Hours

Saturday Evening Grand BBQ Buffet

at Car Bar, Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya

at Larn Thong – Authentic Thai Traditions, Royal Cliff Grand Hotel

The Car Bar, located right by the hotel’s lobby, offers irresistible nights at Thailand’s nightlife capital with special Happy Hours promotion from 8 to 10 pm daily. The tempting hours welcome you to try selected list of the bar’s flavorful signature cocktails from the teasingly-named Adios Matherfocker, Siam Infinity, Strawberry Thief, Ice Bomb and the flaming SOS Flambé at the price of 300 baht ++ per drink.

Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya steps up the irresistible hours with the addition of one of the famous DJ’s in Pattaya, DJ Rocky, spinning deep house and old school music every Wednesday to Sunday from 9 pm until late night.

For more information and reservation, contact 038 930 600 or fbd@siamatpattaya.com.

4 styles of Black Mussels at Havana Bar and Terrazzo Restaurant, Holiday Inn Pattaya From the ocean to you, four special menu selections created from black mussels: Black mussels with cheese, Black mussels with marinara sauce, Black mussels with white wine, and Black mussels Thai style.

Each served with a choice of garlic bread or French fries and a complimentary glass of house wine.

Available daily from 2 to 10 pm until September 2015 for only 490 baht net per person.

For more information or reservation, call 038 725 555.

Rock Star Lunch Special at Hard Rock Café Pattaya

Experience the ultimate international barbecue buffet with an exquisite selection of Thai, Chinese, Italian and Japanese dishes. Savour in imported meats, fresh seafood and other goodies straight from the grill along with a varied dessert menu every Saturday night for 1,200 baht ++ only!

For more information or to make reservations, contact Guest Relations at 038 250 421 or email gro-main@royalcliff.com.

Calling All Little Chefs at Benihana, The Japanese Steakhouse Pattaya Benihana Pattaya, located at Royal Garden Plaza, invites all children to have fun with the master chefs as they show you how to create your own maki set, which can be enjoyed by the family.

Book now with classes priced at 499 baht net per child.

For more information and reservations, contact 038 412 120 ext 1395.

An unforgettable tasting experience at Red Sky, Centara Grand at CentralWorld Red Sky restaurant’s executive sous-chef Hugo Coudurier invites you to savour an unforgettable tasting experience with a special fivecourse menu: • Figue de Sollies salad with baby watermelon and Cabecou goat cheese • Mediterranean fish soup Rouille crouton and Bouchot Mussel • Char-grilled Sicilian octopus Pachino tomato and sweet basil stew • Iberico Bellota pork rack braised radicchio, rosemary flower • Peach “Melba” raspberry sauce, Bourbon vanilla ice cream and a choice of coffee or tea Available from now until end of September 2015 and priced at 3,255 baht ++ per person or with wine pairing at 4,955 baht ++ per person. Guests are also welcome to try each course on an a la carte basis.

Red Sky restaurant is open daily for dinner from 6 pm onwards.

Come and enjoy free soft drink refills and choice of 2-course or 3-course meal (500 baht net and 650 baht net) daily from 12 till 3 pm. Available till September 30, 2015.

Select from the delicious starters, entrées and desserts: • Starters: Tupelo Tenders, Rockin’ Wings or Mini Salad • Entrees: 5 oz Legendary Burger, Pulled Chicken Sandwich or Pad Ka Prao Chicken • Desserts: Brownie Sundae or Apple Cobbler

For information or reservations, contact 02 100 6255 or email diningcgcw@chr.co.th.

To book a table or for more info, call 038 426 635.

Celebrate the Chinese moon festival with Royal Cliff ’s finest mooncakes.

Prime cut Australian T-bone steak served with fresh asparagus and homemade potato wedges. The steak is beautifully paired with a Cabernet Sauvignon from the unique valleys of Chile.

Price is 1,750 baht net.

Horizon is located on level 34 of Hilton Pattaya.

For more information, contact Guest Relations at 038 250 421 or email gro-main@royalcliff.com.

For reservations, call 038 253 000 or email bkkhp.pattaya. horizon@hilton.com.

Savoury Mooncakes at Panorama – Dramatic Atmosphere, Royal Cliff Beach Hotel

Steak Promotion at Horizon, Hilton Pattaya

For food promotions please email press release at lifeandleisure@pattayatoday.net

Level 34, Hilton Pattaya

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Saku Tuna

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MANTRA SWINGS TO GOLDEN OLDIES

Foie Gras with Martini Reduction

While Chef Thatchakorn Cooks up a Storm On the night of Friday August 14, Mantra staged another musical tribute, this time to “The Kings of Swing” performed by Barry Upton and his swing band. Over the years this creatively designed restaurant and bar has continued to wow its patrons, not only with its innovative seven themed kitchens and its superb wine dinners, but with its eclectic musical events from chamber music to rock ‘n’ roll.

From the moment you enter through its tall and stately doors into the spectacularly designed bar you have to be impressed. The colour statement of vibrant Chinese red and black creates their unique state-ofthe-art design and offers a chi-chi space in which to relax and enjoy the cocktail ambiance. The bar is a destination in its own right and it’s the perfect locale to visit with friends to enjoy a few drinks plus indulge in those delicious complimentary canapés (the spiced walnuts and Kalamata olives are scrumptious!) On

the other hand, it seems a shame to be in one of the city’s finest gourmet destinations and not take advantage of their cuisine. The a la carte menu is a cornucopia of the world’s most desirable dishes from Asia and Europe. Their famous Sunday brunch is a fabulous affair commencing at 11 am until 3 pm and offers a choice of culinary delights to dazzle the eyes and palate.

After a convivial glass of Jeanne D’Arc sparkling wine in the bar and chatting with the assembled “House”, it was time to move into the main restaurant. Chef Thatchakorn had prepared an original six-course pageant of dishes to put even more of a swing on the evening. Barry and his trio swung into action with a rousing rendition of “In the Mood” and while our feet danced under the table, the first course of sliced Saku tuna with salmon roe, baby mushrooms, leaves and Parmesan cheese was served. This premier grade yellowfin tuna is super frozen Barry Upton's Swing Band

at -40 degrees Celsius in under an hour to eliminate deterioration of the cells in the meat resulting in a noticeably firmer texture. It was presented paper thin topped with a delicacy of flavours and surrounded by glistening salmon roe which popped in the mouth releasing its salty, oily goodness – it was an excellent plate and enjoyed even more with a glass of Whale’s Tale Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand.

Barry and the boys had launched into another foot tapper “Mack the Knife” as our second course was placed on the table. Intriguingly titled Hong Kong Ravioli, a Cantonese style dumpling had been filled with prawn and was accompanied by a splendid Alaskan crab leg and served with saffron-roasted macadamia nuts and for the final twist of fusion doused in a Caribbean Malibu cream.

Another exceptional appetiser from chef and his brigade enjoyed to the sounds of that wonderful old hit for Gene Kelly, “Singing in the Rain” amongst others.

The band now left the stage for a well-deserved break as our third plate of the evening hit the table.

Foie Gras and a separate duck gelatin gleamed up from our plates. The foie gras had been seared with a Martini reduction and the duo of mango and duck with scallions had been suspended in a pistachio gelatin.

A brilliant textural conception and an interesting method of including another duck component to the richness of the liver.

The band returned and launched into a famous Frank Sinatra song, “Fly Me to the Moon” while our main courses were set before us. Two options of king of rib or snow fish were offered and we chose them both. Char-grilled premium Angus beef short rib had been burnished with herbs, port wine and baked golden pumpkin. Asian mushrooms

Pan-fried Snow Fish

had been fast grilled with a touch of truffle oil and a special Chimichurri sauce resulting in a plate of meaty wonder. The pan-fried snow fish benefited from a crisp shiitake mushroom crust and was escorted by spinach, roasted chilli, herb vinaigrette and buttered young artichoke.

Mantra was really swinging by this point; dancers had hit the floor and the music continued with the golden oldies, Beyond the Sea, Save the Last Dance for Me and many more. A cheese platter performed the role of a pre-dessert course presenting three varieties of cheese with cereal crackers. The Gruyère was delightfully salty with a touch of sweetness, the Parmesan a powerhouse of sharpness with that

complex nutty flavour, and the blue variety, creamy yet packed with pungency. The final dessert course served a trio of sweets with the tang of orange providing the inspiration presenting an orange chocolate cake, an orange parfait and an orange meringue tartlet.

What a night it had been. Classic golden oldies from the years of swing with superb food and great wines served up with the pizzazz and panache that we have come to expect from Mantra Restaurant and Bar. Mantra Restaurant & Bar Situated in the grounds of Amari Pattaya Open daily from 6 pm to 1 am (The bar opens at 5 pm) Tel: 038 429 591 www.mantra-pattaya.com

Spa Promotions Rest, relax and rejuvenate

Energizing Spa package

at The Okura Spa, The Okura Prestige Bangkok

at Royal Garden Spa, Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa

The Okura Spa has introduced a range of rejuvenating body scrubs that nourish the skin and provide essential healing qualities.

• Siamese sesame scrub: A mix of soy bean, mung bean and black sesame to provide natural anti-aging, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

• Mixed rice dry scrub: A combination of jasmine rice, black sticky rice and corn to help maintain moisture balance in the skin with added deep cleansing benefits.

• Tropical fruit scrub: A blend of papaya, pineapple, mango and mandarin extract to help skin whitening and exfoliation and balancing the skin’s natural PH level.

These 50-minute body scrubs are available every day between 10 am to 10 pm from September 1 to November 30, 2015 and are priced at 1,800 baht ++ For more information and to book a treatment, call 02 687 9000 or per treatment. email spa@okurabangkok.com.

Royal Garden Spa created a special Energizing package that allows you to experience and enjoy the spa and its facilities.

The package includes a 60-minute Elemis Deep Tissue Massage and a 30-minute Aromatic Steam at 3,300 baht net.

For more information and reservations, contact 038 412 120 ext 1711 or e-mail spa.pmrs@minor.com.

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Liposuction

by Thonglor Clinic

The eternal question: Do I look fat in these jeans?

After many years of overindulging at the table, it gets harder and harder to avoid those love handles, to prevent that muffin top over the pants, to keep the belly from hiding the southern regions. And most of us who have tried to diet know about the yo-yo effect.

As the years go by, it is also more and more difficult to adhere to an exercise regimen that counters extra calories.

The calories keep climbing along with our weight—ensuring our clothes don’t quite fit any longer.

How do we get fat?

Adipose cells store fat. When we are young, energy is transformed into muscle and growth occurs. Once we

have reached adulthood, the extra energy absorbed is then transformed into fatty tissue. Fat cells do not multiply, they only get larger.

Many techniques are used to reduce their size, cause the cells’ death and atrophy.

Liposuction is a very safe and effective way to achieve this. Once the fat cells are removed from an area, they cannot come back at the same site. You can still get fatter but you will be fatter all over not at the site where the liposuction has been performed.

Localized liposuction is an effective way to sculpt the body and reshape the stubborn areas that diet or exercise cannot improve.

The process involves the infiltration of an anesthetic fluid under the skin over the area

demarcated by the surgeon.

During this process, the fatty layer is whipped by the mechanical movement of the probe, inserted through a very small incision.

The area is rendered numb (anesthetized).

The area also looks whiter than the rest because the fluid also contains a drug that prevents bleeding and causes the small blood vessels to constrict during the surgery.

Once the surgeon is satisfied with the anesthetic/infiltration process, and that the patient is comfortable, the aspiration process is started. The liposuction occurs as the probe has a rotational movement and aspirates the fat as well as some of the anesthetic fluid.

The end result is a reduction of the fatty layer between the muscle and the skin without damaging the connective tissue (the mesh that holds the skin in contact with the muscle layer). The movement of the surgeon reminds us of a violin because the surgeon goes over and over the area to achieve a smooth finish with no irregularities.

The process is repeated over all the areas demarcated during the initial consultation as problem areas.

The problematic areas can be almost anywhere. Arms circumference can be diminished.

Abdominal lower fat pads can be removed. Love handles can be eliminated. Hips and thighs can be reshaped.

Saddle bags on the outside of the thighs can be reduced. Double chins can be attenuated. Large breasts in men can be minimized. Six packs sculpted.

A thorough consultation with the surgeon prior to the surgery will determine the extent of the surgery

and all post-operative questions will be answered.

As the process is done under local anesthesia it reduces chance of surgical complications.

Immediately after surgery the patient must wear a compression garment for 2-4 weeks to assure optimum results.

If you are contemplating liposuction, you must stop taking aspirin for 10 days prior to the surgery to prevent any clotting problems.

Post operatively, there is only minor discomfort, with some bruising over the area present for one week and this disappears quickly.

In brief, liposuction is a very good option for body reshaping without

too much down time if you are in Thailand for a holiday. You can still enjoy the beautiful Thai cuisine with a clear conscience!

Thonglor Clinic – Pattaya is conveniently situated on Thappraya Road. For more information or to book a free consultation contact 038 252 055.

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Vol. 03 No. 17 | Sep 1-15, 2015

upcoming movies at Major Cineplex The Avenue Pattaya THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED

SELF/LESS

Release Date September 3, 2015 Lead Actors Ed Skrein, Loan Chabanol,

Ray Stevenson Director Camille Delamarre Writers Adam Cooper, Bill Collage,

Luc Besson Genre Action | Crime | Thriller

Release Date September 10, 2015 Lead Actors Ryan Reynolds, Ben Kingsley,

Natalie Martinez,

Matthew Goode Director Tarsem Singh Writers Àlex Pastor, David Pastor Genre Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Boom Swimmer Waterproof Speaker Look past the silly name and suggestive shape, and the Boom Swimmer Waterproof Speaker is actually an ideal waterside companion. It can be submerged in as much as 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes, has an 8-hour battery life, and comes in several colors. But the feature that sets it apart from others of its ilk is the detachable tail, which can be looped, twisted, and otherwise formed to grab onto or sit securely on top of pretty much anything you can think of.

Google OnHub Router Wi-Fi is wonderful technology. It can also be very frustrating. The Google OnHub Router is designed to take the headache out of home networking. It can update itself without interrupting service, can tell you in real, normal terms when there's a problem—and how to fix it, can show you every device connected to your network and which ones are hogging all your bandwidth, and can even prioritize devices to ensure the ones that matter most don't get bogged down. Spec wise, it covers everything from 802.11b to 802.15.4 with a circular, 13-antenna array, offers support for Bluetooth Smart Ready, and can even perform initial sync with your Android device by outputting a special tone from its built-in speaker.

DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone The Phantom 3 Professional is a great drone. It's just not necessarily great for beginners. The DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone was built with the novice in mind, keeping most key features while stripping out complexity. That means you still get video up to 2.7K, 12MP stills, GPS-based stabilization, and 25 minutes of flying time. But you also get an easier-to-use remote, with a simple wheel-based camera control and a built-in Wi-Fi range extender, ensuring that the 720p livestream stays solid.

In the south of France, former special-ops mercenary Frank Martin enters into a game of chess with a femme-fatale and her three sidekicks who are looking for revenge against a sinister Russian kingpin.

A dying real estate mogul transfers his consciousness into a healthy young body, but soon finds that neither the procedure nor the company that performed it are quite what they seem.

music / new releases Paper Gods – Duran Duran

Picking Up the Pieces – Jewel

Paper Gods is the 14th studio album from British new-wave rock band Duran Duran on Warner Bros Records. The record was announced on June 15, 2015 via an official press release posted on their website, confirming a scheduled worldwide release date of September 11, 2015. The record was produced by Nile Rodgers, who had previously worked on the band's "The Wild Boys" single and Notorious album, and Mark Ronson, who produced All You Need Is Now (2010). The first single, "Pressure Off", features vocals from American singer-songwriter Janelle Monáe.

Picking Up the Pieces is the upcoming 12th studio album from American singersongwriter Jewel, scheduled for release on September 11, 2015, through Sugar Hill Records. Self-produced, the album is said to be a bookend to her 1995 debut album, Pieces of You.

1. Paper Gods (featuring Mr Hudson) 2. Last Night in the City (featuring Kiesza) 3.You Kill Me with Silence 4. Pressure Off (featuring Janelle Monáe and Nile Rodgers) 5. Face for Today 6. Danceophobia (featuring Lindsay Lohan)

Wind/ Pinball: TWo novels

By HARUKI MURAKAMI 9781846558351 Wind / Pinball includes Haruki Murakami’s the two short novels, Hear the Wind Sing and Pinball, which is available for the first time in English outside Japan. In Hear the Wind Sing, the narrator is home from college on his summer break. He spends his time in J’s Bar with his friend the Rat, listening to the radio, thinking about writing and the women he has slept with, and pursuing a relationship with a girl with nine fingers. Three years later, in Pinball, he has moved to Tokyo to work as a translator and live with indistinguishable twin girls, but the Rat has remained behind. The narrator finds himself haunted by memories of a past relationship but also by his short-lived obsession with playing pinball in J’s Bar. This sends him on a quest to find the exact model of pinball machine he used to enjoy so much.

7. What Are the Chances? (featuring John Frusciante) 8. Sunset Garage 9. Change the Skyline (featuring Jonas Bjerre) 10. Butterfly Girl (featuring John Frusciante) 11. Only in Dreams 12. The Universe Alone (featuring John Frusciante)

1. Love Used To Be 2. A Boy Needs A Bike 3. Everything Breaks 4. Family Tree 5. It Doesn't Hurt Right Now (featuring Rodney Crowell) 6. His Pleasure Is My Pain 7. Here When Gone

150 besT neW KiTCHen ideas

By MANEL GUTIERREZ 9780062396129 150 Best New Kitchen Ideas offers an in-depth look at exemplary new kitchen designs from today’s most renowned architects and designers. Packed with 500 pages of gorgeous full-color photographs, it features the most attractive, functional, and cost-effective kitchen designs from around the world. Here are hundreds of ideas for lighting, floor, wall, and window treatments to create kitchens that are attractive, inviting, and highly functional, as well as a wealth of notions for cabinetry, countertops, sinks, and more.

8. The Shape Of You 9. Plain Jane 10. Pretty Face Fool 11. Nicotine Love 12. Carnivore 13. My Father's Daughter (featuring Dolly Parton) 14. Mercy

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The All-New MINI Cooper SD 5-Door

Same Sporty Go-Kart Feel But More Doors & Space A new chapter in the BMW/MINI saga: Two extra doors for the MINI Cooper Hatch petrol and diesel models. The basic MINI line-up now includes a variety

by John K. Lindgren of 3-Door, 5-Door Editor-in-chief: carsanook.com and the popular Countryman models.

The MINI One 3-Door petrol is priced at price: 1,940,000 baht. The MINI Countryman starts at 1,870,000 baht.

The Pattaya Today Automotive test drive is the top-of-the-line MINI Cooper SD 5-Door which retails at 3,180,000 baht.

In 2001 the German BMW took over the legendary two-door British Austin Mini and uppercased the name to MINI. Success from day one. Thirteen generations later and MINI is now the zeitgeist of the cool and upscale urban motoring crowd. Birthplace Oxford UK is still the heart of MINI production.

Since assembly began in 2001, more than 2.5 million cars have been made at Plant Oxford and delivered to 110 countries around the world.

Design: The all-new MINI Cooper SD 5-Door. “S” stands for Sport or Special, “D” for Diesel. Proportionally the MINI 5-Door looks just like its 3-Door siblings. But the vehicle is 16 cm longer and has two additional rear doors. Our tester boasts electric blue metallic paintwork, white roof and

white high-gloss racing style mirror caps. The chassis rides on black 18-inch light-alloy wheels. The front displays a honeycomb grille, a big MINI crest, the S badge and air-scoop in the bonnet. The rear comes with eye-catching chromed twin exhaust tailpipes.

Interior and cockpit: MINI styling concept galore. Compared to the MINI 3-Door access to the rear seats, the 5-Door provides easy ingress/ egress. No folding, no climbing and there's 7 cm of extra legroom in the back. Cargo in the boot increased to 274 liters. Inside stylish piano black and the leitmotif is circular. Like the unique dinner plate-sized speedometer with an LED halo ring which changes colors as you drive. Green in eco mode and red in sport mode (maximum go-kart feel). There's ample soft touch materials all top-notch including the sporty, generously bolstered seats.

Also impressive is the in-car MINI connected infotainment system with an 8.8-inch screen. MINI connected is similar to BMW iDrive. Whether you prefer Justin Bieber bubble gum or Johann Sebastian Bach concertos the 12-speaker Harman Kardon Hi Fi audio system will put a smile on your face. More features: Head-up display, interior lights package and navigator.

Plus full LED daytime running, fog and rear lights.

Engine: In the engine bay there's a two-liter BMW twin-turbo diesel pumping out 170 horsepower with a fuel economy of 23 km/l providing B7 diesel compatibility. (B7 is biodiesel blended with high-speed diesel up to 7 percent). The drivetrain comprises of a transverse motor with front-wheel drive mated to a six-speed Steptronic automatic transmission.

Drive it: Fire up the engine by using the bright red toggle switch below the speedo and get ready for a fun-run. This torquey diesel propels the Cooper SD 5-Door to 100 clicks in 7.3 seconds.

Hold on to your hat! It's the MINI grip and traction or stick to the road like a gecko to the ceiling. Pure go-kart feeling. The electric power steering is sharp, the grip rock solid on virtually any road surface. Be it on the motorway or the twisting evergreen country roads in the Khao Yai National Park.

The verdict: Yes, the MINI Cooper 5-Door is a four-wheeled thoroughbred the hottest of the hot hatches available in the Kingdom. So, if you find the Countryman a tad too large, the original Cooper 3-Door just a little too compact, well then the MINI 5-Door is perfect and it drives like a real MINI Cooper. Trust me!

Post scriptum: Good news for the Eastern Seaboard/Pattaya. The new multi-brand concept BMW/MINI/ Motorrad showroom—German Auto Pattaya—is now open. Located down Jomtien past Ocean Marina. Tel: 038 235 600.

MINI Cooper SD 5-Door Price: 3,180,000 baht Engine: 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo diesel Power: 170 hp Torque: 360 Nm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Average fuel consumption: 23.0 km/l Top speed: 223 km/h www.MINI.co.th

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City Garden Tropicana Construction Update

We recently got a peek at the construction of this 188-unit condo development which is currently getting its dark-grey façade on its completed eight-storey structure.

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ccording to project developer, Global Top Group, currently the construction is just on time with their deadline.

Majority of tiles has been installed in each room and electrical system is up until 6th floor while the water system is almost done until the top floor. The construction of landscape and swimming pool is now ongoing.

City Garden Tropicana is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2016.

City Garden Tropicana is about to set new standards of tropical comfort and style in the heart of Wongamat – the affluent neighborhood is located in Pattaya Naklua Soi 16/1.

For more information on this project, phone 038 225 627, 038 225 628, email info@citygardentropicana.com, or visit www. citygardentropicana.com.

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Business News

Chinese visitor arrivals, expenditure more than double in Jan-June 2015

by Tourism Authority of Thailand, www.TATnews.org

Thale Waek or Separated Sea in Krabi. A TAT Newsroom Photo Contest 2014 entry, pictured by Worachot Puttasri.

A huge 138 percent surge in Chinese visitor spending paved the way for the Thai tourism industry to chalk up 697.5 billion baht in total visitor expenditure in the first half of 2015, according to figures released by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

The total expenditure by visitors of all nationalities was up 29.69 percent over January-June 2014, and matched the 29.54 percent growth in visitor arrivals in January-June 2015.

Overall, Chinese visitors are

now by far the biggest source of both visitors and expenditure, totalling 4 million arrivals in first six months of this year, up 111 percent over 1.89 million in the same period of 2014, with an expenditure of 190.9 billion baht, up 138.9 percent over 79.9 billion baht in January-June 2014.

The sharp rise in visitor expenditure is playing a major role in bolstering the Thai economy, supporting jobs and income distribution nationwide. It also fits in with the new strategic focus of

the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to make visitor expenditure the dominant criteria of measuring the success of the tourism industry, as against visitor arrivals.

Although the January-June 2015 figures are preliminary, they provide a good indication of the resurgence in tourism following the overall decline in visitor arrivals and expenditure in 2014.

The Royal Thai Government now recognises tourism as a major driving force in the national economy.

Mazda strengthens management team under “One Mazda” policy to maximize customer satisfaction Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co. Ltd. has announced management changes in order to increase the potential of the organization, with the appointment of Chanchai Trakarnudomsuk as executive vice president overlooking brand building strategy to help strengthen the Mazda brand in the long term under the “One Mazda” company policy. Under this policy every department will be combined in a professional manner to achieve the common goal.

Hidesuke Takesue, president of Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co. Ltd., said the management change is vital to Mazda. “Chanchai has been with Mazda since construction of the AAT plant started, and is an expert in managing large organization with extensive experience in automotive industry. This is the advantage that will raise the bar in the operation of Mazda Sales (Thailand) to live up to international standard with clear operational strategy. This management change also aims to maximize customer satisfaction in all areas.

Chanchai Trakarnudomsuk has been working with Mazda Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd. since August 1, 2015 as the executive vice president for Corporate Planning. He has about 20 years of working experience with Mazda since he started off as plant manager when the AAT plant was first built. Previously he was the senior vice president at AutoAlliance (Thailand) Co. Ltd.

Grab Taxi’s Grab Bike debuts in Bangkok

Other nationalities in the top 10 list of visitor expenditure in January-June 2015 were: Country (January-June 2015) Amount (billion baht) % change over January-June 2014 China 190.919 +138.91 Malaysia 39.755 +64.58 United Kingdom 32.498 +4.55 Russia 31.768 -50.43 USA 29.938 +15.80 Australia 29.021 +6.18 Japan 27.972 +28.42 Korea 26.775 +29.12 Germany 25.094 +9.38 France 24.304 +16.35 In terms of arrivals, the top 10 nationalities were: Country (January-June 2015) Amount % change over January-June 2014 China 4,006,584 +111.64 Malaysia 1,704,370 +57.93 Japan 675,758 +16.79 Korea 638,296 +19.71 Laos 565,601 +20.73 India 526,120 +17.01 Russia 466,457 -50.35 United Kingdom 462,633 +2.73 Singapore 459,795 +36.46 USA 426,955 +12.21 In 2015, TAT has projected 28.8 million international visitors generating an estimated 1.4 trillion baht.

The TAT marketing plan for 2016 will focus on promoting the

kingdom as a “Quality Leisure Destination through Thainess.”

The plan marks the start of a new era for Thai tourism. The wording of the new strategy indicates an end to decades

of focusing on “quantity”, as measured by visitor arrivals, and a total shift to “quality” as measured by visitor expenditure, average length of stay, and the overall quality of the visitor experience.

Grab Bike, Grab Taxi’s on-demand motorbike service, launched in Bangkok – the fourth city in Southeast Asia to enjoy the two-wheeled taxi-booking service after successful launches in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Jakarta.

Photo shows Juthasree Kuvinichkul (left), director of Grab Taxi Thailand, and Pachara Lawjindakul (right), head of Grab Bike Thailand, with Grab Bike drivers during the launch.

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Legal & Expat Money

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Expat Money Corner

by Tim Whiteley

Cash – next to no return!

by Magna Carta Law Office

What you should know about the latest (i.e., A.D. 2015) version of the Copyright Act While talking about the protection provided by the copyright law, the directorgeneral of the Department of Intellectual Property said the essence of the law is prohibition of the reproduction, adaptation, and public dissemination of copyrighted materials. There are, however, exceptions when the prohibited actions are not for commercial purposes and credit is properly given to the source—the rationale behind the prohibition being to prevent loss to the copyright owner or harm to the owner’s rights.

What does copyright protect?

Are there things we can make use of without prior permission?

Copyright protects creative works such as articles, books, software, songs, pictures, drawings, and photos.

Is merely mentioning the source or giving credit to the copyright owner enough for the use and dissemination of a copyrighted work not to be deemed copyright infringement?

Not only must the source be mentioned or credit be given the copyright owner each time a copyrighted work is made use of or disseminated for the use or dissemination not to be deemed copyright infringement, but the use or dissemination must not adversely affect the copyright holder’s normal seeking of benefits from the work and not unreasonably affect the rights of the holder, as well.

What manners of using a picture or an article copied from the internet require prior permission of the copyright owner? What manners do not?

An example of the manners of the use of such materials that require prior permission is the use for commercial purposes.

One that does not have such requirement to meet is the use of a reasonable number of pictures or articles for such purposes as non-profit-seeking research or study, personal use for the benefit of the user or members of his/her family, critiquing or recommending the picture or article with acknowledgment of the copyright ownership, broadcasting through the mass media with acknowledgment of the copyright ownership, and the use for educational purposes.

How should we respond to other people’s use of our copyrighted materials without permission?

When the infringement is found out, the copyright owner may warn the infringing party to stop the transgression, or s/he may lodge a complaint with the police or a lawsuit with the court. Another alternative is to seek arbitration either in court or by using the service of the Department of Intellectual Property’s “Prevention and Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property”.

Can we download movies or songs from the internet and share them with our friends?

Downloading is regarded as reproduction that requires prior permission of the copyright owner

unless done via the Copyright Website, where free downloading is allowed by copyright owners.

Downloading from a fee-charging website requires the user to pay for their service first. In either case, however, the user cannot share the downloaded content.

Are we allowed to copy articles or pictures from a website and paste them on Facebook or share them to Line?

Articles and pictures are copyright works. Before copying or sharing them, the user should make sure that s/he understands the copying or sharing extent to which the website’s conditions of use allow. However, where the amount used is small with insignificant economic value (e.g., one or two pictures), the use is not for commercial or profitseeking purposes, and the source is properly credited, the copying or sharing is deemed to be fair use, not copyright infringement.

Will the Internet Service Provider (ISP), such as YouTube, Google, True, DTAC, be guilty of copyright infringement if an internet user uploads a copyright-infringing movie or song?

The ISP is not deemed to infringe copyright if they cooperate with the copyright owner in removing the infringing material from the website in compliance with the court order.

With the likelihood of only a very gradual increase in the historically low interest rates of many developed economies, deposit account holders are, in many cases, receiving a rate less than half that of inflation! Watching the value of your money slowly depreciate is a wearing process.

There are a huge variety of alternative options available but sorting the financial wheat from the chaff is no mean feat. Most of us are looking for a low risk, reasonable return. Doesn’t sound too difficult, does it? Nonetheless, the fact is that consistent, worthwhile returns with a low-risk profile are few and far between.

The problem is that, in most cases, in order to achieve better rates, the traditional school of thought says one needs to move away from the alleged safety of bank deposits, all the way to equities (shares), with sovereign and corporate bonds being somewhere between the two, offering a less volatile alternative, but with, historically, much lower potential returns.

Rather than direct investment in equities, there are managed funds that spread their exposure across a variety of shares, with the intention of smoothing out the bumps along the way, the better of these offerings have fared well. Not only are there ‘managed’ funds that are spread across the equity sectors and markets, there are also similarly managed propositions that are referred to as ‘multiasset’ funds that hold selected worldwide equities, fixed interest, commodities, alternative investments and cash, where necessary.

The various assets held by these funds provide a broadening of the investment, further reducing the risk profile.

It has always been accepted wisdom that, if you hold onto blue chip stock for 10 years, you could be assured of a good return on your capital, whether or not you bought at a peak and/or sold in a trough. There is normally some truth in that maxim despite the mayhem that’s prevailed in the world’s financial system over the last seven or eight years.

All this is fine as long as you don’t need income, above dividends, throughout the 10 years and you can cope with the interim fluctuations of the share prices. Nonetheless it has to be said, for long-term capital growth, quality equities have an important place.

Since the upheaval in the world’s financial system, fund managers have also had to come up with real alternatives for the millions of people looking for decent growth and/or income from their capital. This has resulted in funds that are linked to sectors where demand far exceeds supply, into the middle distance. Such funds mushroomed out of enterprise and necessity and have provided a stable, worthwhile investment for many throughout the general market turmoil that has existed over recent years. Unconnected to the stock markets and benefitting from increasing demand from their particular sectors, many of these offerings have been a real boon to those of us partially or wholly dependent on growth and/or income from capital.

Important Note - This article contains general information only and is not intended to be taken as specific financial, investment, or tax advice. A personal analysis should always be obtained.

Tim Whiteley of IFA International has over 25 years as an IFA, advising International Investors and Expatriates, both Onshore UK, and Offshore in Asia. With offices in Bangkok, and regular client visits to Pattaya, IFA specialises in Wealth Protection Services, Offshore Trusts, QROPS UK Pension Transfers and QNUPS, creating tailor made Investment Solutions for individuals around the World.

IFA International does NOT provide discretionary portfolio management, securities advice, forex trading, or local brokerage / insurance products.

The services that IFA International Group provides are for International Investors and Expatriates only and are not applicable to local Nationals.

This is NOT a solicitation to sell or market securities. Questions to the author can be directed to: timwhiteley@ifainternationalgroup.com

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Property

Thailand Property Awards 2015 The Finalists List Just Came Out!

The judges’ scores are in for the Thailand Property Awards 2015 Best Developer, Best Condominium, Best Villa and Best Designed Developments and of course we on the Eastern Seaboard are excited to know just who from our area made the short list of finalists for this year’s exciting event.

Now, following all national site visits, the judges have scored the Best Condominium, Villa and Designed Developments and presented the short list of winners from Bangkok, Eastern Seaboard, Hua Hin, Khao Yai, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and Phuket.

The central panel (Bangkok) and regional judges have also completed their scoring for the 2015 Non-Development Awards. These include Best Developer, Best Boutique Developer, Best Residential Architectural Design, Best Residential Interior Design, Best Hotel Interior Design, Best Retail Architectural Design, Best Office Architectural Design, Best Hotel Architectural Design, Best Landscape Architectural Design and… finally, the Real Estate Personality of the Year!

The regional judges and their judging teams across Thailand have already turned in their scores for the various regional development awards which include Best Retail Development, Best Office Development, Best Hotel Development, Best Affordable Condo Development (Bangkok), Best Residential Development (Hua Hin), Best Condo Development (Phuket), Best Affordable Condo Development (Eastern Seaboard), Best Housing Development (Bangkok), Best Villa Development (Phuket), Best Villa Development (Eastern Seaboard), Best Residential Development (Samui), Best Residential Development (Chiang Mai), Best Residential Development (Khao Yai) and Best Luxury Condo Development (Eastern Seaboard).

Winners will be announced at the Thailand Property Awards Gala Dinner at Athenee Crystal Hall, Plaza Athenee Bangkok on Wednesday Sept.

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Terry Blackburn’s Ensign Media, organizer of the Thailand Property Awards 2015, has just announced this year’s impressive list of finalists for all 24 shortlisted categories:

DEVELOPER AWARDS Best Developer ‘MQDC’ Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Ltd. SC Asset Corporation PLC Best Boutique Developer Absolute World Group Emerald Development Group Co., Ltd. DEVELOPMENT Best Retail Development Central Plaza Westgate by Central Pattana Plc. Best Office Development AIA Sathorn Tower by AIA Company Ltd. Best Hotel Development Akyra Manor Chiang Mai by Manor Group Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa by MHG Phuket Ltd., Minor International PCL Holiday Inn Pattaya by the Erawan Group PLC. Sala Ayutthaya by SALA Hospitality Group Thames Valley Khao Yai by Thames Valley Khao Yai Hotel Co., Ltd. Best Luxury Condo Development (Bangkok) Ivy Ampio by Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Ltd. Menam Residences by Menam Residences Co., Ltd. Best Affordable Condo Development (Bangkok) Centric Tiwanon Station by SC Asset Corporation Public Co., Ltd. Chapter One: The Campus Kaset by Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Ltd. Best Residential Development (Hua Hin) Mali Residence by – Mali One by SLM Real Estate Co Ltd. – trading as Orchid Palm Homes Red Mountain by Red Mountain Hua Hin Smart House Valley by Suppagarn Real Estate Service Co. Ltd. Veyla Cha Am Residences by Ideas 1606 Co., Ltd. Best Condo Development (Phuket) Absolute Twin Sands Resort & Spa – Phase 2 & 3

by Absolute World Group The Emerald Terrace Condominium Patong by Phuket Future Development Co., Ltd. Best Affordable Condo Development (Eastern Seaboard) Acqua Condominium by Jomtien 9 Condominium Co., Ltd. Amari Residences Pattaya by Nova Group Serenity Wongamat by Novana Wongamat Co., Ltd.

by Nova Group Best Housing Development (Bangkok) District Sriwara by AP (Thailand) Public Company Ltd. Granada Pinklao by SC Asset Corporation Public Co., Ltd. Best Villa Development (Phuket) Anchan Villas by Pearl Island Property Co., Ltd. Andara Signature Resort and Villas by Andamandara Development Co., Ltd. The Residences by Anantara by Hua Hin Resort Company Ltd., subsidiary company of Minor International PCL Best Villa Development (Eastern Seaboard) Huay Yai Villas by Pattaya Traditional Homes (Trading as Huay Yai Villas) Santa Maria by Real Wood Co., Ltd.

by Clayton Wade Managing Director

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

Sedona Villas by Sedona Villas Co. Ltd. The Vineyard, Phase Three, La Residence by Bravothai Lifestyle Co., Ltd.

Best Office Architectural Design AIA Sathorn Tower by AIA Co. Ltd. G Tower by Grand Canal Land Public Co. Ltd.

Best Residential Development (Samui) Aqua Samui by Luxury Living Azur Samui by Azur Samui Co., Ltd. Horizon Residence by Residence gold Company Ltd The Ridge by Panoramic Estate Co.

Best Hotel Architectural Design Akyra Manor Chiang Mai by Manor Group Anantara Vacation Club, Phuket Mai Khao by Samui Beach Club Owner Ltd. Sala Ayutthaya by SALA Hospitality Group Thames Valley Khao Yai by Thames Valley Khao Yai Hotel Co., Ltd.

Best Residential Development (Chiang Mai) Peaks Avenue Condominium by Saha Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. The Prominence by Regal Asset Co., Ltd. Best Residential Development (Khao Yai) Provence Khao Yai by Provence Khao Yai Co., Ltd. Toscana Valley’s La Casetta III by Toscana Valley Co., Ltd.

Best Landscape Architectural Design Andara Signature Resort and Villas by Andamandara Development Co., Ltd. Thames Valley Khao Yai by Thames Valley Khao Yai Hotel Co., Ltd.

Best Luxury Condo Development (Eastern Seaboard) MÖVENPICK Residences & Pool Villas by Apex Development PCL The Palm Wongamat Beach by Nova Luxury Developments Co. Ltd. The Riviera by the Riviera Group DESIGN Best Residential Architectural Design Aqua Samui by Luxury Living Andara Signature Resort and Villas by Andamandara Development Co., Ltd. Menam Residences by Menam Residences Co., Ltd. The Residences by Anantara by Hua Hin Resort Company Limited, subsidiary company of Minor International PCL Best Residential Interior Design Menam Residences by Menam Residences Co., Ltd. The Residences by Anantara by Hua Hin Resort Co. Ltd., subsidiary company of Minor International PCL The Vineyard, Phase Three, La Residence by Bravothai Lifestyle Co., Ltd. Best Hotel Interior Design Akyra Manor Chiang Mai by Manor Group Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa by MHG Phuket Ltd., Minor International PCL Sala Ayutthaya by SALA Hospitality Group The Beach Samui by Absolute World Group Best Retail Architectural Design Central Plaza Rayong by Central Pattana PLC Central Plaza WESTGATE by Central Pattana PLC

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 with his wife, Khun Supap, for more than 19 years.

He has been in the real estate industry going on 29 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 and a current board member with 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 many years.

Having done business successfully in the Eastern Seaboard/Pattaya area for nearly 20 years, Clayton Wade is known throughout the AsiaPacific region for his public speaking and television presentations as well as having written regularly for

Note: The ‘Best of the Best’ awards for Best Commercial Development (Thailand), Best Housing Development Thailand), Best Condo Development (Thailand), Best Green Development and Special Recognition in CSR will be announced on the gala night.

As you can see, we again have a great lineup of the best properties from all over Thailand. It’s no doubt going to be one of our greatest Thailand Property Awards events to date.

I want to stress how pleased we all are to see our Eastern Seaboard’s developments make this year’s exciting line up of fantastic properties and in particular we want to highlight and show our support to Best Residential Interior Design finalist: The Vineyard, Phase Three, La Residence

by Bravothai Lifestyle Co., Ltd., Best Hotel Development finalist: Holiday Inn Pattaya by The Erawan Group PLC., and Best Retail Architectural Design finalist: Central Plaza Rayong by Central Pattana PLC, as these three are national award categories making them the best developments in Thailand. We soon will know if they are the best of the best!

Let’s all join each other at the Gala Dinner’s Eastern Seaboard table section and show our support for our own Eastern Seaboard’s top-class developments.

All tickets are inclusive of cocktail networking reception, four-course dinner, wine, beer and all soft drinks throughout the evening (Dress Code: Black Tie). To book, please email: info@ asiapropertyawards.com If you have any questions at all please feel free to contact Clayton Wade at +66 (0) 81-634-2915 or email: clayton@premierinternational.com 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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Global Top Group staff party One of the city’s top developers, Global Top Group, has once again celebrated their continuous success during their staff party held at William’s Café and Restaurant on Thappraya Road. An eat-all-you-can buffet and overflowing beverage were enjoyed by the staff, invited clients, media and friends.

Global Top Group projects include City Garden Pattaya, Paradise Ocean View, City Garden Tower, The Cloud, City Garden Tropicana, City Garden Pratumnak and Olympus City Garden.

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(ptmbo-c2314)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-s2214)For Sale: Guesthouse & Bar. Central location Pattaya. 4-storey, double unit. Large ground floor bar. Large external terrace. Jacuzzi suite. 6 large rental rooms. 1 one-bedroom apartment with large ensuite & separate kitchen (suitable for owner or could rent out).

1 studio apartment for staff.

Fully furnished with all bar equipment. 3 + 3 year lease available & no key money. Sale Price: THB 2.3 million. Contact Tel: 087 283 5349, Email: sven. tbac@gmail.com Fantastic Investment with Great Rental Return!

12 Million Baht only for Five (5) spacious 160 square meter 3 bedroom 3 bathroom multiplex houses on 37 Tarang Wah (148 square meters) of land each.

That is only 2.4 Million Baht per house! All five (5) houses are currently rented and bringing in 80,000 baht per month total. 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 (PR6164) Grand Estate Home or Resort with Restaurant f o r S a l e w i t h G re a t Business Opportunity!

8 Guest Suites all with en suite Bathrooms!

Americana Antiques in Every Guest Suite! Over 2 Rai of Beautiful Gardens (847 TLW) Absolutely Gorgeous Swimming Pool! 1950’s Rock n Roll era Siam Country Club Roadside Restaurant. 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 (PR5796)

Restaurant-Bar in Bang Saray – Established more than 8 years, well known and popular Scandinavian restaurant and two storey house on more than 700 sqm land plot, commercial kitchen, mini-mart specializing in Scandinavian products, can accommodate 200 people for private parties, private pool, landscaped gardens, detached house with 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom. For sale: 8.5m Bt. Website Ref: BUSS047. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. c o m . w w w. p a t t a y a jomtien-property.com Restaurant – A very popular fully fitted restaurant with rooms above, serving international and Thai food, in a great location in central Jomtien just 50m from the beach.

For sale leasehold: 650,000 Bt and 30,000 Bt per month rent NO KEY MONEY. Website Ref: BUSS046. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. c o m . w w w. p a t t a y a jomtien-property.com GUESTHOUSE Jomtien. An opportunity to take over this easy to run guest house with 5 fully furnished rooms located in a busy location in central Jomtien just 100m from the beach. For Sale Leasehold: 250,000 Bt and rent 15,000 Bt per month on 3 year lease.

Website Ref: BUSS033.

Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienp r o p e r t y. c o m . w w w. pattaya-jomtien-property. com

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Magna Carta Law Office can assist you in securing loans from a minimum 700,000 up to a maximum of 50 Million Baht 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

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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) PA C C o . , L t d . C a n 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 P r o b l e m w i t h Yo u r Computer either software or hardware, please phone 0868202577 or 0958466533 (Thai &Eng). I will go to service at your place.

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Refrigerator repair. Call 089 513 7826 or 087 149 4976 (Khun Pom)

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Houses for Sale

(ptmhfs-p0000)House for Sale in Siam Country Club. Land size of 56 Talangwa. Located in Soi Pronprapanimitr, 12/1 Central Pattaya Soi Siam Country Club. Price is 2.9 Million Baht. Call 081 487 5627 for more information. (ptmhfs-r0000)Townhouse for SALE 1.75M Soi Siam Country Club House, 2 Beds, 2 Baths, 100 sqm, 2 floors. Call 082 479 1204

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HOUSES FOR SALE

Beautifully located 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house for sale in Casa Jomtien in the heart of Jomtien, just 100 meters from Jomtien Beach.

Land size: 72 w2. Price: 10 Mill. Baht.

Facilities include communal swimming pool and tennis court.

Contact Allan Ottesen on 085-697-8245

Houses for Sale

(ptmhfs-ao0000) Beautifully located 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom house for sale in Casa Jomtien in the heart of Jomtien, just 100 meters from Jomtien Beach. Land size: 72 w2. Price: 10 Mill.

Baht. Facilities include communal swimming pool and tennis court. Contact Allan Ottesen on 085 697 8245 Exceptional Home at a Fantastic Price! Selling Price 8.5 Million Baht Reduced from 13.5 Million Baht! 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms/Full Basement with spacious interior of 164 Sqm interior/135 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 (PR2567) Great Pattaya Central Home! Selling Price 8.9 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 200 Sqm/71 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 (PR6600)

Beautiful Home in Jomtien Yacht Club!!

Selling Price 27.5 Million Baht, 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 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5846) Great Phoenix Lakeside Family Home! Selling 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) Fabulous 5 Bedrooms Lakeside Home! Selling Price 24.95 Million Baht, 5 Bedrooms/ 6 Bathrooms, 500 Sqm/ 380 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 (PR3346) Stunning New 8 Bedroom Beachfront! Selling Price 65 Million Baht, 8 Bedrooms/8 Bathrooms, 650 Sqm/850 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 (PR6536) G re a t F a m i l y H o m e Near Town! Selling Price 20 Million Baht, 5+1 Bedrooms/7 Bathrooms, 1 Rai/660 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 (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 081634-2915 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 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com.

(PR6075) Beautiful Home in Ta d a r a w a d i Vi l l a g e For Sale! Selling Price 42,075,000 Million Baht, 4 Bedroom /4 Bathrooms, 526 TLW/769 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.

(PR5758)

Great Jomtien Park Villa with Very Nice Modern Furniture! Selling Price 32 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) Great Home in the very popu lar Siam R oyal View! Selling Price 33 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/5 Bathrooms, 1 Rai/360 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.

(PR4211) A Really Unique Estate on One Rai of Land! Selling Price 35 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) Phoenix Golf Course Vi l l a s ! S e l l i n g P r i c e 13.950 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 350 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 (PR6407)

Exceptional Home at a Fantastic Price! Selling Price 8.5 Million Baht Reduced from 13.5 Million Baht! 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms/Full Basement with spacious interior of 164 Sqm interior/135 TLW of Land. Fully Furnished including a fully European Kitchen. This will not be on the market very long before it sells! (PR2567) Great Pattaya Central Home! Selling Price 8.9 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 200 Sqm/71 TLW. (PR6600) Beautiful Home in Jomtien Yacht Club!! Selling Price 27.5 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) Fabulous 5 Bedrooms Lakeside Home! Selling Price 24.95 Million Baht, 5 Bedrooms/ 6 Bathrooms, 500 Sqm/ 380 TLW. (PR3346) Stunning New 8 Bedroom Beachfront! Selling Price 65 Million Baht, 8 Bedrooms/8 Bathrooms, 650 Sqm/850 TLW. (PR6536) 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 Home in Tadarawadi Village For Sale! Selling Price 42,075,000 Million Baht, 4 Bedroom /4 Bathrooms, 526 TLW/769 Sqm. (PR5758) Great Jomtien Park Villa with Very Nice Modern Furniture! Selling Price 32 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 35 Million Baht, 6 Bedrooms/7 Bathrooms, 1000 Sqm/440 TLW. (PR5052) Phoenix Golf Course Villas! Selling Price 13.950 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 350 Sqm/200 TLW. (PR6407) 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) Grand Estate Home or Resort with Restaurant for Sale with Great Business Opportunity!

8 Guest Suites all with en suite Bathrooms! Americana Antiques in Every Guest Suite! Over 2 Rai of Beautiful Gardens (847 TLW) Absolutely Gorgeous Swimming Pool! 1950’s Rock n Roll era Siam Country Club Roadside Restaurant. (PR5796)

HOUSES FOR RENT

Thai Balinese Designed Home! Rental Price 125,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms, 387 Sqm/ 282 TLW. (PR4606) The Award Winning Development Home! Rental Price 70,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 260 Sqm/110 TLW. (PR6483) Bangsaray Beach Home! Rental Price 80,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 600 Sqm/200 TLW. This is an absolutely fantastic family close to Bangsaray beach and Cartoon Network Water Park. (PR5961) First Class and Exclusive Home! Rental Price 125,000 Baht/Month, 5 Bedrooms/5 Bathrooms, 450 Sqm./133 TLW. (PR5025) Lovely Thai Bali Style Homes! Rental Price 95,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 300 Sqm/125 TLW. (PR6902) Nice Rental Home in Phoenix Golf Course Area! Rental Price 95,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 400 Sqm/600 TLW. (PR5230) Spacious 4 bedroom home with large private pool! Rental Price 100,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/ 4+1 Bathrooms, 500 Sqm/ 1 Rai. (PR1601) Very Impressive Nagawari Home for Rent! Rental Price 80,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 250 Sqm/98 TLW. (PR2587) 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 127 square meter fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo apartment with gorgeous sea views. The price has been reduced for immediate sale and is a very good value for someone looking for a breat beachfront home or a great rental property. (PR6471) Spectacular Penthouse For Sale! Selling Price 20 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 282 Sqm. (PR6517) Wonderfully Designed Luxury Apartment! Selling Price 9.5 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 134 Sqm. (PR5559) Charming Condo with Great Sea View! Selling Price 45 Million Baht, 4 Bedrooms/ 4 Bathrooms, 640 Sqm. (PR1667) Foreigner Ownership in Jomtien’s La Royale! Selling Price 11.95 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 148 Sqm. (PR4015) Great Sea Views and In Town Location! Selling Price 29.5 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 268 Sqm. (PR5786) Ocean front Super Luxury Condominium! Selling Price 24 Million Baht, 3+1 Bedroom/5 Bathrooms, 217 Sqm. (PR6662) High Floor View Talay III Condo Apartment!! Selling Price 14.4 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 198 Sqm. (PR5075) Nicely Decorated Apartment in Town at Northshore! Selling Price 9 Million Baht, 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, 67 Sqm. (PR4990) Great Sea View and Well Located on Pratamnak Hill! Selling Price 6 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 95 Sqm. (PR6369) Wongamat Bay Sea View Apartment....This Month Huge Reduction! Selling Price is 14.375 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 210 Sqm. (PR3990) Beachfront Living in Dongtan Area Apartment! Selling Price is 4.95 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 96 Sqm. (PR6646) 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 80,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 168 Sqm. (PR0689) Absolutely Beachfront Apartment....Definitely a 5 Star Lifestyle! Rental Price is 90,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 350 Sqm. (PR1704) The Resort Style Residence Apartment! Rental Price is 65,000 Baht/Month, 2+1 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 138 Sqm. (PR6896) Ocean front Super Luxury High Rise Residence on Jomtien Beach! Rental Price 120,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms, 217 Sqm. (PR6662) Lovely Apartment with a Nice Sunset & Island Views! Rental Price 75,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom, 254 Sqm. (PR5338)

LAND FOR SALE

Wat Yan Area! Selling Price is 41,250,000 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 23 Million 31 Rai 200 Tarang Wah. (PLD0718)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Fantastic Investment with Great Rental Return! 12 Million Baht only for Five (5) spacious 160 square meter 3 bedroom 3 bathroom multiplex houses on 37 Tarang Wah (148 square meters) of land each. That is only 2.4 Million Baht per house! All five (5) houses are currently rented and bringing in 80,000 baht per month total. (PR6164) Grand Estate Home or Resort with Restaurant for Sale with Great Business Opportunity!

8 Guest Suites all with en suite Bathrooms! Americana Antiques in Every Guest Suite! Over 2 Rai of Beautiful Gardens (847 TLW) Absolutely Gorgeous Swimming Pool! 1950’s Rock n Roll era Siam Country Club Roadside Restaurant. (PR5796)

Call Premier Homes Co., Ltd. 038-231-931 and 081-64-2915

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Houses for Sale

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. 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) 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)

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Grand Estate Home or Resort with Restaurant f o r S a l e w i t h G re a t Business Opportunity!

8 Guest Suites all with en suite Bathrooms!

Americana Antiques in Every Guest Suite! Over 2 Rai of Beautiful Gardens (847 TLW) Absolutely Gorgeous Swimming Pool! 1950’s Rock n Roll era Siam Country Club Roadside Restaurant. 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 (PR5796) East Pattaya - Offered at below market price in this very popular modern gated community is this partially furnished single storey family house located on a corner plot giving added privacy. The property is 160 sqm offering 2 bedrooms, 2 luxurious bathrooms, European kitchen, open plan living room and dining area with 50” new Panasonic LCD TV with sound system and karaoke, 364 sqm gardens, car parking, communal pool, sauna, fitness, kiddies garden, beautiful lake with fish,

CCTV, 24/7 security and just 10 minutes to central Pattaya. Price: 4m Bt. Website Ref: HSES135.

Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienp r o p e r t y. c o m . w w w. pattaya-jomtien-property. com

Houses for Rent

(ptmhfr-h0715) OCCASION: Beautiful To w n h o u s e ( S o u t h Pattaya). 2 minutes to city or beach, peaceful and green environment, superbly fully furnished, 3 bedrooms, 2 televisions, ADSL, 4 aircondition, garage. Contact: 092 647 1521 Thai Balinese Designed Home! Rental Price 125,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms, 387 Sqm/ 282 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 (PR4606) T h e Aw a r d Wi n n i n g Development Home!

Rental Price 70,000 Baht/ Month, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 260 Sqm/110 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR6483) Bangsaray Beach Home!

Rental Price 80,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 600 Sqm/200 TLW. This is an absolutely fantastic family close to Bangsaray beach and Cartoon Network Water Park. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5961)

First Class and Exclusive Home! Rental Price 125,000 Baht/Month, 5 Bedrooms/5 Bathrooms, 450 Sqm./133 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 (PR5025) Lovely Thai Bali Style Homes! Rental Price 95,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 300 Sqm/125 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 (PR6902) Nice Rental Home in Phoenix Golf Course Area! Rental Price 95,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 400 Sqm/600 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5230) Spacious 4 be droom 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., Ltd. At (038) 231-931 and 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR1601) Very Impressive Nagawari Home for Rent! Rental Price 80,000 Baht/Month, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 250 Sqm/98 TLW. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and

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081-634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR2587) 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) East Pattaya - Located on a spacious corner plot in this popular, quiet and secure village less than 5 minutes from Sukhumvit Road and Central Pattaya, the single storey property is offered living area 150 sqm, land area 390 sqm, fully furnished with 3 bedrooms all with Flat screen TV, 2 luxury bathrooms, European kitchen, living room with large LCD TV, dining area, landscaped tropical gardens, communal pool and clubhouse, 24/7 security. An ideal property for those looking for a quiet and secure village yet near to all amenities. Rent: 30,000 Bt per month on 1 year lease. Website Ref: HSERxxx. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. c o m . w w w. p a t t a y a jomtien-property.com

Condos for Sale

View Talay Building 1B, 13th Floor Jomtien Side for Lovely Sea Views.

32 sqm studio just been decorated, nice big Euro

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kitchen, fridge freezer, all matching furniture, big screen TV, new A/C. This condominium is located right near the main Jomtien to Pattaya Road. Ideal for buses and taxis and ideal for renting. Nice big swimming pool, bars and shops. Don’t miss it! For only 1,450,000 baht. In foreign name. Call: 084 529 9939 Porchland Condominium Jomtien 800 Meters to Beach. Lovely 38 sqm, 2 nd floor, 1 bedroom, 1 lounge, 1 bathroom unit with beautiful lake views from the balcony. Fully furnished with nice Euro kitchen, fridge freezer, 2 big screen TVs, 2 A/Cs, everything as new. Building only 2 years old, lovely swimming pool, fitness center. Private sale. Only 1,390,000 baht in foreign name. Call Alan: 087 139 1570 Incredible Sea Views and Right on the Beachfront!

You will be impressed by this spacious 127 square meter fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo apartment with gorgeous sea views. The price has been reduced for immediate sale and is a very good value for someone looking for a breat 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 (PR6471)

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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 (PR5559) 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 Co., Ltd. At (038) 231-931 and 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR1667) Foreigner Ownership in Jomtien’s La Royale!

Selling Price 11.95 Million Baht, 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom, 148 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 (PR4015)

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Great Sea Views and In Town Location! Selling Price 29.5 Million Baht, 3 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, 268 Sqm For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR5786) Ocean front Super Luxury Condominium!

Selling Price 24 Million Baht, 3+1 Bedroom/5 Bathrooms, 217 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 (PR6662) 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) Nicely Decorated Apartment in Town at Northshore! Selling Price 9 Million Baht, 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom, 67 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 (PR4990) 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) Wongamat Bay Sea View Apartment....This Month Huge Reduction! Selling Price is 14.375 Million Baht, 3 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 210 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 (PR3990) Beachfront Living in Dongtan Area Apartment!

Selling Price is 4.95 Million Baht, 2 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms, 96 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 (PR6646) 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 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR4979) View Talay Residence – FIRE SALE. Superbly finished and stylishly furnished throughout this new 1 bedroom condo offers European kitchen, huge luxury bathroom with shower and bath tub, open plan lounge and dining area, large wrap round front corner balcony overlooking the communal pool and excellent security.

These new stylish low rise buildings are extremely popular, ideally located in the heart of Jomtien on Jomtien 2nd Road just 150m from Jomtien Beach and the Night plaza with numerous restaurants, shops, bars and taxis. This

unit has been reduced in price to sell, in foreign name. Price: 3.99m Bt. Ref Code: CDOS069. Tel. 085 129 5657 Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. com www.pattaya-jomtienproperty.com Atlantis – A new resort style low rise development ideally located just 300m from Jomtien Beach. This high floor pool facing front corner unit offers 1 bedroom with fitted wardrobes, 1 luxurious bathroom, European kitchen, open plan living room and dining area, balcony, huge lagoon style communal pool with Jacuzzis, kiddies’ pool and slides. Fitness, sauna, restaurants, key card entry, 24/7 security. Price: 2.579m Bt in foreign name.

Ref Code: CDOS941. Tel. 085 129 5657 Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. com www.pattaya-jomtienproperty.com Jomtien Beach Rimhad - The owner has carried out a very nice renovation, with stylish furnishings and fittings over 56 sqm offering 1 bedroom, 1 luxury bathroom with new LG washing machine, European kitchen, open plan living room and dining area with large LCD TV and sound system, office, 2 balconies, communal pool, fitness, cafes, laundry, 24/7 security and just 300m to Jomtien Beach. Great value for money, probably the best one bedroom available in these popular buildings. Price: 2.5m Bt in foreign name. Ref Code: CDOS835. Tel. 085 129 5657 Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. com www.pattayajomtien-property.com View Talay Residence These ever popular modern low rise buildings are ideally located just 150m from Jomtien Beach and 75m from the Night Plaza and fresh food market.

This 55 sqm studio really is one of the best value for money studios we have offered. Stylishly furnished throughout, spacious living area with built-in wardrobes, 1 luxurious bathroom, large European kitchen, large balcony overlooking the communal pool, sauna, 24/7 security and close to all amenities and taxis. For Sale: 3.2m B t i n f o re i g n n a m e .

Website Ref: CDOS885.

Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienp r o p e r t y. c o m . w w w. pattaya-jomtien-property. com

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Condos for Rent

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) 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 80,000 Baht/Month, 2 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 168 Sqm. For appointment and private viewing, call the Premier Homes Real Estate Co., Ltd. at (038) 231-931 and 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PR0689) Absolutely Beachfront Apartment....Definitely a 5 Star Lifestyle! Rental Price is 90,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/4 Bathrooms, 350 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 (PR1704) The Resort Style Residence Apartment!

Rental Price is 65,000 Baht/

Month, 2+1 Bedrooms/3 Bathrooms, 138 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 (PR6896) Ocean front Super Luxury High Rise Residence on Jomtien Beach! Rental Price 120,000 Baht/ Month, 4 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms, 217 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 (PR6662) Lovely Apartment with a Nice Sunset & Island Views! Rental Price 75,000 Baht/Month, 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom, 254 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 (PR5338) View Talay Residence Ideally located 100m from the new Jomtien Night Plaza and 150m from Jomtien Beach, this spacious high floor corner unit with pool and sea views offering 1 large bedroom with builtin wardrobes and flat screen LCD TV, luxurious bathroom with shower and bath tub, European kitchen with microwave, open plan living room and dining area, large 40” flat screen TV, DVD player, Wi-Fi internet, huge wrap-around balcony with balcony furniture, communal pool, key card entry, 24/7 security and numerous restaurants, shops, fresh food market, bars and taxis outside the building. For Rent: 30,000 Bt high season, 27,000 Bt low season or 25,000 Bt per month on a long term lease.

Website Ref: CDOR328.

Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienp r o p e r t y. c o m . w w w. pattaya-jomtien-property. com

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with block walls, white Upvc windows and doors, ceramic tile floors. Offering 3 en-suite bedrooms, 3 luxurious bathrooms, high gloss European kitchen with center isle work top, Franke oven and dishwasher, open plan living room and dining area opening up to the 8m x 4m pool and terrace, ceiling fans in every room, garage with remote electronic doors. Price: 5.95m Bt. Website Ref: PLVS241. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. com. www.pattayajomtien-property.com Ban Amphur - FIRE SALE POOL VILLA: A really great buy, a spacious and stylishly furnished 450 sqm two storey villa offering 5 en-suite bedrooms, 5 luxurious bathrooms, white gloss European kitchen with center isle, open plan living room and dining area, office, private pool with pool side terrace and covered patio, large 680 sqm landscaped gardens, covered car parking, alarm and CCTV, just 3km to Sukhumvit Road.

Price: 7.9m Bt. Website Ref: PLVS242. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. com. www.pattayajomtien-property.com

Pool Villas for Sale

Jomtien - Fully furnished 124 sqm single storey pool villa in a private cul-de-sac development just 800m from Jomtien Beach. 3 bedrooms, 3 luxury bathrooms, European kitchen, large open plan living room and dining area, private pool, covered terrace, 280 sqm land. Price: 4.6m Bt. Website Ref: PLVS270. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. com. www.pattayajomtien-property.com Bang Saray - A brand new unfurnished 154 sqm single storey pool villa ideally located in a quiet residential area of Bang Saray village and just 500m to the un-spoilt beach. The villa has been built to European standards offering 3 bedrooms with the two main rooms having direct access to the pool, 3 luxurious bathrooms, a white fully fitted European kitchen with oven and gas hobs, open plan living room and dining area with stepceiling and dimmer lights, private pool, poolside terrace, covered parking with remote electronic gate. A great value pool villa close to the beach.

Price: 7.9m Bt. Website Ref: PLVS198. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. com. www.pattayajomtien-property.com Huay Yai - So much is included in this great value buy 190 sqm detached villa built to European standards

Pool Villa for Rent

Pool Villa For Rent – Jomtien - Located in this exclusive new development near to the new Jomtien 2nd Road this modern design single storey pool villa is stylishly finished and furnished

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throughout offering 2 en-suite bedrooms, 2 luxurious bathrooms, 125 sqm , land area 210 sqm ,high gloss European kitchen, open plan living room and dining area, UPVC windows, private pool, poolside sun terrace, car parking, small park outside the property, 24/7 security and just 700m to the food market and shops and 1km to Jomtien Beach.

Minimum rental period of 6 months applies. Rent: 55,000Bt for 6 month lease or 48,000 Bt for 1 year contract. Website Ref: PLVR289. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. c o m . w w w. p a t t a y a jomtien-property.com East Jomtien - Located in a quiet village off Soi Chaiyapruk is this new build fully furnished 80 sqm single storey pool villa, 2 en-suite bedrooms, 2 luxurious bathrooms, large European kitchen, open plan living roomdining area, terrace, 7m x 4m private pool, underground water storage, parking with remote roller shutter doors, 24/7 security and just 5 minutes from Makro and Tesco Lotus. Great value. Rent: 30,000 Bt on 1 year lease. Website Ref: PLVR346 . Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. c o m . w w w. p a t t a y a jomtien-property.com Bang Saray – A large and spacious family single storey corner plot 250 sqm pool villa stylishly furnished throughout in a quiet and secure village just 1.2km from the beach, offering 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, European kitchen, open plan living room with dining area, private lagoon style swimming pool with water features and children’s slide, poolside terrace, covered terrace, 664 sqm walled secluded landscaped gardens, secure covered parking for 2 cars, remote garage gates, alarm system, communal pool, fitness, 24/7 security. Rent: 35,000 Bt on 1 year lease.

Website Ref: PLVR359 .

Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienproperty.com. www. pattaya-jomtien-property. com

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Wat Yan Area! Selling Price is 41,250,000 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) 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 081634-2915 or by Email: premier@loxinfo.co.th or visit our website at www. premierinternational.com (PLD0711) Huayyai Area! Selling Price is 23 Million 31 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 (PLD0718) East Pattaya – Soi Siam Country Club - A rectangle cleared walled plot of 3 rai, electric and water straight outside, seller already holds plans for 95 room apartment building or can do small exclusive pool villa development. Price reduced: 12.95m Bt. Website Ref: LAND164.

Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienproperty.com. www. pattaya-jomtien-property. com Central Pattaya – 150m from Central Festival.

A 42 sw rectangle plot in a small Soi just 150m from Central Festival ideal for small hotel or serviced apartments, not possible to find land this low price so close to the center.

Price: 9m Bt. Website Ref: LAND104. Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. c o m . w w w. p a t t a y a jomtien-property.com H u a y Ya i R o a d - A rectangle plot of 359 sw, electric and water straight outside, already have outline plans for small exclusive pool villa development and seller also has an identical adjoining plot for sale at same price, total of 718 sw.

Price: 3.5m Bt each plot.

Website Ref: LAND166.

Tel: 085 129 5657. Email: lam@pattaya-jomtienproperty.com. www. pattaya-jomtien-property. com

Bang Saray - A 538 tw plot just 300m from the beach, ideal for luxurious 5-Star pool villas. Price: 17m Bt. Website Ref: L A N D x x x . Te l : 0 8 5 129 5657. Email: lam@ pattaya-jomtien-property. c o m . w w w. p a t t a y a jomtien-property.com

Job Vacancies

The Ranch Steak House Requires Manager, Steak Chef, Steak Sous Chef, Pizza Chef, Captain, Bartender, Welcome Staff. Interested call Mr Danny at 081 949 8702 Experienced Sales Person / Customer Service Wanted. We are looking for a female who is interested to work in a property industry.

Requirements: Good written and spoken English / Chinese / Russian. Must be customer service-oriented. Must be sales driven, enthusiastic and hardworking. Send CV/Resume to john@ citygardenpattaya.com or call 0903855595.

Vehicles for Sale

(ptmvfs-a2314) Toyota Yaris 2013 for Sale Automatic, 4-door. Manufactured 2013 top spec model, twin airbags. Factory sat nav, TV, CD, DVD. Electric front and rear windows, cloth interior. Door mirrors,

alloy wheels, etc, 27,000 km from new.

First-class insurance, taxed 6 months, excellent condition inside and out, with no accidents. 370,000 baht. Call 093 108

2810 (English) Toyota Tiger Sports Cruiser. 4-door truck 2002. Champagne gold over silver. Powered

by Toyota 4-litre 24 valve 4 cam V8, runs on LPG or Benzine, with automatic gear box and overdrive, raised suspension, new front and rear shockers, new front and rear stabiliser bars, new 17” alloy wheels. New interior, carpets and headlining.

The bodywork is 100% immaculate with no marks, TV with power AMP, chrome roll over bar and much more.

This must be the finest available. Looks, goes and sounds awesome.

All these for only 340,000 baht. Call 084 529 9939 Beautiful Toyota Camry ’05. Drive only 79,000km. Colour Silver blue. Have many extras, Car look like new…

Best price only 280,000 THB. Tel: 087 025 9711.

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Youth Focus

What’s new at MIS? Welcome All

Another summer holiday is quickly winding down and the new school year is just around the corner. Our 2014/2015 academic year was a smashing success! Upon speaking with the office staff as well as the teachers the general coconscious was that all of our target goals were met and we accomplished many things working together as a team.

We ended the term by holding our Annual International Fun Fair Day which included a representation of some 14 different countries. We had colorful traditional costumes, exotic food dishes, song and dance and many fun games and events as well.

Our summer school programme consisted of a main theme entitled: “Exploring Our World”. The children learned a great deal about our world and how we

fit in as its chief inhabitants.

Our summer school students went on a field trip to Planet Football and had a great time. We had a local Taekwondo instructor come to the school and teach the children about martial arts. I don’t think they realized just how difficult Taekwondo really is. All in all, they had a lot of fun!

Whilst the summer school programme was in full swing the rest of the staff worked very hard on various projects going on throughout the school. They are as follows: 1. New Year Class 8 – As our school is rapidly expanding we are opening our New Year 8 Classroom. It is our intention to add a Year 9 Class next year which will conclude our middle school programme here at MIS. 2. Year 4 Class 2 – In addition to our Year 8 Class we are now expanding our Year 4 programme as well to include a second class. Next year we intend to add another Year 5 Class as well.

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Year 4 Class 2

On a personal note, this year I have decided to step down as school principal and return to the classroom.

I will be the one taking over the new Year 4/2 class. I have really enjoyed my experience as principal over the last two years and have learned a great deal about what it takes to run an international school.

I would like to thank everyone who has supported me over the years and look forward to continuing to work together in my new capacity as the Year 4/2 class teacher.

Replacing me as principal will be Dr. Wilna du Toit who is a very qualified individual from South Africa. We welcome her.

On behalf of our entire staff here at MIS we would like to take the opportunity to invite all of our readers to come to MIS and see all of the wonderful things we are doing here.

Kind Regards, Stan C Shoemaker Former MIS School Principal & current Year 4 Class 2 Teacher

GIS celebrates top examination results Star students from Garden International School (GIS) are celebrating some superb IGCSE results.

The IGCSEs are the world's leading qualification for 16 year olds. GIS students took these examinations in May and the results have just been announced.

This year's star student is Arjit Verma, who scored a perfect 8 passes, all with A* grades. Arjit took one examination a year early, so he now has 9 A* passes in total,

all with scores of more than 90 percent.

Another outstanding result came from Abhigyan Khullar, who has a total of 8 A* passes and one A grade.

Other top results include Jun Beom Chi, who was given 6 A* passes and 2 A grades, Reha Bhombal, who gained 7 A* grades and one C grade, and Yukta Shahi and Yash Shah, who both obtained 5 A* grades and 3As. Jun Beom's achievement is even more amazing as he

came to GIS from Korea in Year 6 with almost no English, but through his hard work and the efforts of teachers, he soon dramatically improved.

GIS had 100 percent pass rates for English World Literature, First Language English, Music, Spanish, Thai and French. A pass is considered to be a C grade or higher.

In total 80 percent of all entries gained an A*-C grade, well above the global average.

The International General

Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) is run

by Cambridge University and is the world's leading examination for 16 year olds.

GIS is the most established IGCSE centre in the region.

The school's results are regularly far above the global average.

In addition, several Year 10 students took IGCSE Mathematics a year early, and all passed. This included Shomit Ghosh who gained an A* in Mathematics.

In Year 9, a total of 19 students took IGCSE English as a Second Language two years earlier than normal – and again there was a 100 percent pass rate. Year 9's Jezabel Razon also managed an A* for IGCSE French.

Chris Stokes, IGCSE coordinator, said, "These impressive results show the dedication of both our talented students and our teachers. The IGCSE is a major examination and we are

by Mark Beales

very proud that GIS has again shown its results are well above average.

"To have so many subjects achieve 100 percent pass rates is remarkable."

Most students will now remain at GIS to study for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, the world's leading pre-university course.

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

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You & Your Pets Don’t trust that wagging tail Did you know that children, the elderly and postal carriers are the most frequent victims of dog bites? While the Thailand Postal Service can provide guidelines on how its carriers should best deal with aggressive dogs, we have some thoughts that might help other potential victims to avoid being bitten.

In a recent survey of 710 children on 12 key things to do and not to do in various situations with dogs, not a single child answered all 12 correctly. Here are the top five results: 1. If a dog is chasing you, should you try to run away? Just 53 percent knew the answer was “No.” 2. Are there only certain breeds (or types) of dogs that bite? Only 47 percent knew the answer was “No.” 3. Does an angry dog ever wag his tail? A mere 33 percent knew the correct answer was “Yes.” 4. Is a dog that is afraid as dangerous as an angry dog? Only 27 percent knew the answer was “Yes.” 5. Do dogs like to be kissed and hugged? A dangerously low number—only 24 percent—were correct: “NO!” Keep the above correct answers in mind as well as these points: *If you're threatened by a dog, remain calm. Avoid eye contact. Stand still until the dog leaves or back away slowly. *If you are knocked down, curl into a ball and protect your face with your hands. *If a dog bites your child, clean small wounds with soap and water; seek medical attention for larger wounds. Contact the dog's owner and veterinarian to check vaccination records.

Actually, the best approach begins with dog owners who—along with children, parents and the elderly—must learn to respect and better understand dog behavior.

The dog owner is obligated to provide a safe and happy environment for the pet, and must ensure that the dog is socialized as a young puppy so it feels at ease around people and other animals.

Beyond which, as a dog owner: • Don't put your dog in a position where it feels threatened or teased.

• Train your dog. The basic commands "sit," "stay," "no," and "come" help dogs understand what is expected of them and can be incorporated into fun activities that build a bond of trust between pets and people.

• Walk and exercise your dog regularly to keep it healthy and provide mental stimulation.

• Avoid highly excitable games like wrestling or tugof-war.

• Use a leash in public to ensure you are able to control your dog and to show others that you are in control of your dog.

• Keep your dog healthy; have it vaccinated against rabies and preventable infectious diseases.

Parasite control and veterinary care are also important because how your dog feels affects how it behaves.

• Neuter or spay your dog.

• If you have a fenced yard, make sure the gates and fence are secure.

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/

Bill and Ben

These lovely brothers have been to a new home once already, but sadly their new owners had to return to their own country and so they are back with us once again. As you can see they are devoted to each other and need to be re-homed together.

The Tabby Brothers

This lovely trio was rescued after being found in some undergrowth where the local gardeners had been doing some trimming. The three brothers were very scared and quite skinny too. But now they are fighting fit and getting fatter by the day.

Splash

This friendly mum came to us with two tiny babies. She was discovered living in an old armchair at Big Buddha hill and was found to be blind in one eye. Her kittens have since been re-homed and now it is her turn to find a new loving family to keep her safe and happy.

You probably are aware of family health measures, but do you know what issues are important to provide for your pet’s well-being?

This Pattaya Today feature may help answer some common questions.

Do you have basic first aid supplies for your pets? You can buy an emergency pet-care kit at some pet stores, order from a broad selection online, or put one together yourself.

Keep it handy at home and when traveling.

For do-it-yourselfers, start with a standard first-aid kit designed for people and add: • P et first-aid book in which you should write the phone numbers for your vet and a 24-hour emergency animal clinic • P aperwork (in a waterproof bag) including medical records and a photo of your pet (in case he gets lost) • N ylon leash • S elf-cling bandage that stretches and sticks to itself but not to fur • M uzzle or strips of cloth to prevent biting • A ntibiotic ointment

• A bsorbent gauze pads and rolls • A dhesive tape • A ntiseptic wipes, lotion, powder or spray • B lanket (a foil emergency blanket) • H ydrogen peroxide • I ce pack • N on-latex disposable gloves • R ectal thermometer and lubricating jelly • B lunt-end scissors In addition, include any items or medications that your veterinarian has recommended for your pet, and anything you feel might be important (such as ear-cleaning solution, glucose paste, etc.)

Visa

This friendly but shy boy was found wandering the immigration office grounds when he was just a wee lad. He is a very loving boy who just loves a good cuddle. He is very afraid of strangers but soon makes friends once he gets to know you.

Cat Corner Tip

What’s the best age to bring a kitten home?

Muhammad loved cats.

His favorite cat, Muezza, was reportedly a tabby.

Legend says that tabby cats have an “M” for Muhammad on top of their heads because Muhammad would often rest his hand on the cat’s head.

Going to the Dogs...

The more I see of man, the more I like dogs.

~Mme. de Staël

The average age for people to get kittens is eight weeks. That age has its pros and cons. If the breeders know what they are doing and they socialize sufficiently and correctly with the kittens, eight weeks old is perfect. But if the kittens don’t get that critical socialization by the time they reach seven weeks of age, their brains start shutting down, making their later social development that much more problematic. The kittens can still be socialized, but not as well. So ask the breeder how and how much the kitten was handled up until now.

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Our Community Mother’s Day, Father Ray Day and a lot of blood The middle of August is always a busy time at the Father Ray Foundation.

This year the children and students celebrated the birthday of HM the Queen, as they do each year, but there were also many ceremonies to celebrate Mother’s Day at the different projects.

It all started at the Father Ray Day Care Center when the children got a lovely surprise when many of their mothers turned up. Other Mother’s Day ceremonies took place at all the Foundation projects, including the Drop-In Center, Children’s Home and Children’s Village.

At the Redemptorist

Vocational School for People with Disabilities it was Sister Pavinee who opened the ceremony, which was followed by one of the students reading his prizewinning essay. This young man, who lives with severe cerebral palsy, slowly came forward, holding tightly on to his walking frame, and he read the words he had written about his own mother. Within a few seconds his words had brought tears to many of the students and teachers listening as they remembered their own mother. He stood in the morning heat, with sweat dripping from him, and at times he paused to calm himself, but his words came from his heart and no one could blame him for being emotional.

ONYX lays educational foundation for underprivileged Thai youth

On the morning of the 12th, the residents from the Children’s Home traveled to their local temple to present alms to the monks. Back at home the children paid their respects to the ‘mothers’, those female workers who care for them, and again it was a very emotional couple of hours. A few days later it was Father Ray Day, taking place on the 16th of August each year, the anniversary of the passing of Father Ray Brennan.

The previous day, the 15th, the students with disabilities donated blood to the Thai Red Cross; 120 people

by Derek Franklin

donated more than 50 liters of blood. Free health checks were performed by the medical professionals from the Police General Hospital in Bangkok, students from the Jutamat Beauty School arrived to cut and style the hair of anyone who fancied a new style, and the Ray Bakery School opened its doors for the very first time.

The following day nine monks arrived as the sun was rising to receive alms from the children and students. That evening St. Nikolaus Church was the location for a memorial mass which ended with the children and students of the Foundation laying red roses on Father Ray’s final resting place.

Redemptorist Center Chapel Catholic Mass Schedule

Donation to Boonchoo Home Daily 06:30 (English) Sunday 08:30 (Thai), 10:00 (English)

Sukhumvit Road KM145 Between North & Central Pattaya Roads

038 422 290 Celebrate Mass in the chapel built by Fr. Ray Brennan

ONYX Hospitality Group led by Peter Henley (centre), president and CEO, handed over a donation worth 500,000 baht to Stephanie des Arts-Loup (second from right), founder of Pimali Hospitality Training Center.

Following the initial donation of 50,000 baht raised by Amari Hua Hin through the Amateur Golf Week’s raffle, ONYX Hospitality Group Foundation has made the additional financial contribution worth 500,000 baht through a Baht for a Better Life (BBL) programme

initiative. The donation will be used to support the construction of Pimali Hospitality Training Center, which aims to provide professional and practical hospitality training to underprivileged Thai youth, so that they could become financially independent and able to sustain their future.

In addition to a donation, ONYX has been providing ongoing consultancy on the design and facilities of the training centre, as well as the construction and procurement process review and will support an internship programme for

The management and staff of Siam Bayshore Pattaya, The Bayview Pattaya and Wave Hotel Pattaya were delighted to donate money and supplies to Boonchoo Home, a home which accommodates more than hundred children with disabilities. A fun-filled day was completed by food and drinks prepared by the hotels for the children at Boonchoo Home, Pattaya. their students once the centre is operational.

Established in Nong Khai, a few kilometres from the border with Laos and close to the Mekong River, the Pimali Hospitality Training Center is scheduled to open its door in November 2015. The centre’s curriculum will cover three main areas in the hospitality

industry, including kitchen and service, housekeeping, and general knowledge such as English and information technology, with a ninemonth theoretical and practical training followed by a three-month internship.

The centre will accept 34 underprivileged young Thai students in the first year of its operation.

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Local Sports Khan comes good… but beaten by his mate RACE REPORT

by Peter Grey

Unlucky weekend for Stuvik at Spa

Round 5 of the GP3 Series took place at the world famous SpaFrancorchamps circuit. Home to many of the most infamous corners on the Formula 1 calendar, Sandy was ready for the challenge of the flowing high-speed corners that feature at the historic circuit. Sandy, as usual, races for Singha Corporation, The Pizza Company, Dacon Inspection Services, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Royal Automobile Association of Thailand, and the Sports Authority of Thailand.

Qualifying: Sandy – P23, 2.07.106 Luca Ghiotto – P1, 2.04.943 Sandy struggled in the qualification with getting to grips with the medium compound Pirelli tire and it was clear that he couldn't fully use the combination to his advantage. "It was one of my worst qualifyings ever, so I'll work hard to improve for the race," said the Thai driver.

Eighteen confident golfers arrived ahead of time ready for the trip to Crystal Bay. A quick and easy run on Sukhumvit Road had us arriving at this course, which is improving with every visit.

Now a real pleasure to play golf here.

From L to R: Ashley Taylor, Deefa & Khan Speechley

Date Sep 4-6 Oct 9-11 Nov 19-21 Nov 27-29

2015 GP3 Series Calendar Venue Monza, Italy Sochi, Russia Sakhir, Bahrain Yas Marina, UAE

Remark Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9

Results 1st – Ashley Taylor (18) – 39 points on c/b 2nd – Khan Speechley (19) – 39 points 3rd – Mike Gosden (14) – 35 points on c/b 4th – Mark Stapleton (18) – 35 points 5th – Shane Young (27) – 34 points

NTP: C4 Snowy on the Buses C7 Mike Gosden A5 Ashley Taylor A8 Martin Todd Long First Putt: A9 Ashley Taylor C9 Mark Stapleton On the bus for our return

trip a phone call came to one of our golfers from their caddie, “You no forget me,” we were not yet out of the gates!

Deefa, the resident hound, was the happy recipient of many donations for the needy children of Pattaya and the golfers are thanked for their generosity.

The Growling Swan 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. Please contact Peter Grey if you are interested on 086 150 3086.

PSC Golf from the Phantom Golf Society by Peter Blackburn Mogens has his first win!

Race 1: Sandy – DNF Emil Bernstorff – P1/ Esteban Ocon – P2 / Marvin Kirchhofer – P3 In a chaotic race littered with Virtual Safety Car (VSC) periods, the fans at Spa-Francorchamps witnessed an unforgettable GP3 race.

Sandy raced his way up from 23rd to 10th, before being speared out of contention by another driver who lost control of his car, ending both his and Sandy's race. "It's such a disappointment that yet again through no fault of my own I'm taken out of a race I was doing so well in. My tires were in much better condition than those in front of me and I'm sure I could've caught them, and maybe had the chance for a reverse grid pole. But, what's done is done and it's important that I showed we have the capability of running inside the top 10," explained Sandy.

Race 2: Sandy – P17 Luca Ghiotto – P1/ Esteban Ocon – P2 / Alfonso Celis JR The second and final race of the weekend did not go as planned for the Thai driver, after suffering with damage he was limited to what he was able to achieve. "I didn't have the best of starts, and there wasn't much racing as most of the race was under safety car so there was no chance of any tire degradation from any of the drivers. At the second safety car restart another car cut in front of me, damaging my front right suspension. After this, the race was more or less finished for me as I lost a lot of front grip and braking efficiency," said Sandy.

With the weekend over, it is one that Sandy will have to learn from as the next race is likely to be eventful as well. The next race will take place at the legendary Monza circuit in Italy on September 4-6. Sandy has a victorious history at Monza, so he'll be looking to score some more points to pull himself higher in the championship standings.

Some good scoring today, as a count back was needed to separate first and second place with 39 points each (hence their smiling faces in the photo). Welcome was handed to Ashley Taylor and farewells to Shane Young and Aaron Shorten, both heading back to Australia. Bon voyage guys.

Results 1st – Mogens Melander (35) – 43 points 2nd – Adam Barton (12) – 40 points 3rd – John Pierrel (13) – 39 points NTP: B3 – Graham Buckingham C2 – John Pierrel LFP: B9 – Ian Pickles C9 – Graham Buckingham

Pattana was the venue for our first game of this week and we had a healthy four groups ready to participate.

Departing the Phantom Bar right on time at 8:30 am we arrived at the golf course 50 minutes later despite having to weave our way through the very heavy Monday morning traffic as we left Pattaya. The course was quite busy so there was no chance of an early start and our first group got away right on time at 10 am. The weather was fine and hot with no sign of rain and the course was as usual in great shape with lush fairways and wellmaintained, true greens. The going was somewhat slow due to the number of groups ahead and most of us completed our rounds in around four hours and 20 minutes. It was then back to the Phantom Bar for presentations and complimentary pizzas and French fries.

It was our resident “biker” Mogens Melander who surprised us all with a magnificent 43 points and took first place for the very first time with Adam Barton coming second on 40 points and John Pierrel finished third with 39 points.

Mogens has his second win of the week!

Sports Day at Burapha – 1,650 baht for green fee, caddy and cart – difficult to resist and so there were four groups of us that headed off to play this classy golf course and we were allocated the C and D nines much to our delight.

We welcomed Andre Van Dyk, Daryl Evans and Mick O’Brien, all from Tropical Golf who were playing with us for the first time. It was hot with a fairly stiff breeze as our first group teed off on C1 15 minutes early at 9:45 am and with traffic in front of us at the start the going was slow but before too long we managed to play through the Thai five ball immediately ahead which enabled us to set a really good pace. The course was in fabulous condition as ever and provided an excellent day’s golf which was all over in the very good time of three hours and 40 minutes.

For the second time this week Mogens Melander was the winner with 39 points, and I need to point out that this sometimes happens with someone who has just started to play the game so starts with a high handicap but works really hard on the driving range and gets the early rewards using his high handicap. Of course the

handicap system will shortly catch up with him and he will settle down and probably have some scores similar to the rest of us but in the meantime he is “making hay while the sun shines”. Also getting his act together was Stuart Mann who surprised all including himself by coming in with 37 points for second spot and with three golfers on 36 points the resultant count back saw Mick O’Brien (24 point back nine) finish third from Christian Boysen (19 point back nine) and Andre Van Dyk (17 point back nine).

Results 1st – Mogens Melander (35) – 39 points 2nd – Stuart Mann (26) – 37 points 3rd – Mick O’Brien (19) – 36 points NTP: C5 – Ken Hole D2 – Graham Buckingham LFP: C9 – Graham Buckingham D9 – Christian Boysen Stuart shines at Eastern Star for his first win!

Yours truly sat this one out and we had four groups for the game at Eastern Star on this fine, sunny day. Welcomes were handed out to PSC Golf

Chairman Maurice Roberts, Bob Watson and Brad Robins who were playing in general competition with us for the first time. The golf course wasn’t busy and the first group teed off 15 minutes ahead of schedule at 9:45 am.

The course was quite good although fairways were hard and dry but the greens were ok. Most groups finished their rounds in about four hours.

Once again there was a first time winner with Stuart Mann carding 41 points to easily win the competition.

Dick “Reverend” Braimbridge came second on 36 points and his partner Wan finished in third spot with 33 points.

Results 1st – Stuart Mann (26) – 41 points 2nd – Dick Braimbridge (36) – 36 points 3rd – Wan Makmul (33) – 33 points NTP: 3rd – Bob Watson 17th – Wan Makmul LFP: 9th – Stuart Mann 18th – Stuart Mann Don’t forget to sign up for the 4th Phantom Golf Cup which will be played at Phoenix Gold Golf Course on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

The Phantom Golf Society welcomes golfers of any persuasion – low and high handicappers alike, female golfers and beginners. We generally play Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, meeting at the Phantom Bar on Soi Buakhao at 8 am with transport departing at 8:30.

Breakfast is now available at the Phantom Bar from 7:30 onwards. For bookings or more information, please contact Peter on 080 635 1386 or email to petermalcolmblackburn@ gmail.com.

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Local Sports Gerd and Tropical golfers invade Crystal Bay

by Derek Brook The Tropical Golf group had 19 golfers participate in this Friday's competition at Crystal Bay. A few groups took the freeway route and a couple took the Sukhumvit route. Freeway won, except for one group who got lost on a shortcut. When will he learn? Nevertheless everyone (barely) arrived on time to tee off and, and let the competition begin!

In hot weather the golfers found Crystal Bay in good condition. Fairways are nice and greens well manicured.

Crystal Bay also represents good value with just 1,050 baht to walk the course. The only negative is no other

course seems to have so many unmarked open holes of all sizes spread all over, so quite literally watch where you're walking. Crystal Bay is a fun and forgiving layout, but who would win this day, the golfers or the course.

Back at BJ's Holiday Lodge it was clear that today the golfers triumphed over the course. What a change from the usual! Unless you shot handicap or better your job was to applaud the winners. Beating the field with shots to spare, Gerd Riedler (handicap 7) shot an impressive 41 points – a great score from a low handicap. Next came the “Battle of 37s” with

Winners Gerd Riedler (L) and Doug Maiko

returning Doug Maiko (15) beating Barry Oats (22) and Tom Herrington (13) on count backs. John Anderson (27) took the last congrats with 36 points over luckless

Landis.

Near pins: Gerd Riedler (2), Max Scott, Landis Brooks Long putt: Mick Coghlan

The Golf Club

by Steve Ellison Ferris on fire again!

T – 1st – Dave Ferris (22) 37 points T – 1st – John Emmerson (13) 37 points T – 3rd – Gary Emmett (18) 36 points T – 3rd – Jimmy Dundon (17) 36 points It was a rough morning with a taste of jet lag as our body clocks were adjusting back to Pattaya time after staying up for the final round of the PGA. It was well worth it though, and do we now have another classic rivalry with Jason Day and Jordan Spieth being the new Nicklaus-Palmer? Only time will tell, but there is no denying there are two great golfing talents out there.

Speaking of talent, what about our own The Golf Club boys? We did pretty

well after all, and with 36 points, Gary Emmett and Jimmy Dundon shared third place on the podium for today’s efforts played on a course we found in beautiful condition.

That podium is getting a bit crowded with another tie at first place as Dave Ferris and John Emmerson turn in cards of 37 points.

Johnny took third place here last week, but Dave made no improvement at all. He was the winner last week and today he does it again! Methinks Mr. Ferris has taken a liking to Green Valley!

Silky Oaks – Stableford – White Tees 1st – Ken Sorensen (15) 40 points T – 2nd – Jimmy

Dave, Emmo, Gazza and Jimmy on the podium!

Brackett (8) 39 points T – 2nd – Mark Wood (9) 39 points I was really looking forward to playing here, but unfortunately the old ribs are still a bit dodgy so my introduction to Silky Oaks will have to wait another month. It is a new layout of sorts, in that there are finally 18 holes and 18 separate fairways. I liked the layout before, and now they tell me it has evolved into a really terrific test of golf. Sure, there are a few rough patches and the 18th

desperately needs the rain, but this will all come good very quickly.

We had some great scores out here today, and a pair of longtime Pattaya residents took the tie for second as Jimmy Brackett and Mark Wood knocked it ‘round in 39! Story of the day was visiting Kenny Sorensen, who had a great round of golf and his 40 pointer was the best on the day.

Thanks to all who joined us for another fine week of golf in paradise.

September Golf The Golf Club The Home of Golf in Pattaya

Prices listed are for P.S.C. Members, others may pay more Date 2 Wed 4 Fri 7 Mon 9 Wed 11 Fri 14 Mon 16 Wed 18 Fri 21 Mon 22 Tue 24 Thu 25 Fri 28 Mon 29 Tue

Course Format Greenwood St Pleasant Valley St Green Valley St Emerald St Pattavia Century St Green Valley St P.S.C. Members Monthly St/M Siam Waterside St Green Valley St Laem Chabang St Kabinburi St Kabinburi St Green Valley St Phoenix MM

Depart Tee Time Groups Green Fee 8:45 10:05 5 650 8:15 9:30 4 900 8:15 9:28 7 1,150 8:30 9:45 4 1,350 8:15 9:40 5 550 8:15 9:28 7 1,150 TBA TBA 2 TBA 8:15 9:32 4 TBA 8:15 9:28 7 1,150 8:45 10:00 5 8:30 1:00 6 3,500 9:00 10:00 6 8:15 9:28 7 1,150 8:30 9:36 7 1,300

Caddy Fee 350 350 350 All in 350 350 TBA TBA 350 All in 350 All in

MM = Monthly Medal, ST = Stableford, All In = Green Fee, Caddy Fee, Cart Prices are for PSC members and subject to change at any time.

The Golf Club

The Home of Golf in Pattaya TGC 085 434 3377 Phil 090 769 3778 Steve 0895 25 25 65

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Identify which word is being defined.

1. Definition: Derive or receive pleasure from; take pleasure in.

First letter: E Answer: __________ 2. Definition: Government entity authorized to resolve legal disputes.

First letter: C Answer: __________ 3. Definition: Making copies of a work available to the public. The construction of an architectural work and the incorporation of an artistic work into an architectural work are considered __________.

First letter: P Answer: __________ 4. Definition: In front of.

First letter: A Answer: __________ 5. Definition: To __________ your hand when you decide not to go further with your hand; to return your cards to the muck. Same as fold.

First letter: D Answer: __________ 6. Definition: A method of learning about the physical universe by applying the principles of the scientific method, which includes making empirical observations, proposing hypotheses to explain those observations, and testing those hypotheses in valid and reliable ways; also refers to the organized body of knowledge that results from scientific study.

First letter: S Answer: __________ 7. Definition: Used to characterize a group of securities that are similar with respect to maturity, type, rating, industry, and/or coupon.

First letter: S Answer: __________ 8. Definition: The quantity of resources required in order to achieve a desired end. The __________ of teacher evaluation involves such factors as time, energy, disruption, foregone opportunities, and stress that are not completely reducible to monetary terms.

First letter: C Answer: __________ 9. Definition: A citizen of a nation who is entitled to its protection.

First letter: N Answer: __________ 10. Definition: __________ is a measure of the heat content of a body (the atmosphere in the case of weather). The molecular motion of a substance creates energy, which can be measured in terms of the heat it generates. Air, water, and soil can all be measured for __________.

First letter: T Answer: __________ Answers: 1. Enjoy; 2. Court; 3. Publication; 4. Ahead; 5. Drop; 6. Science; 7. Sector; 8. Cost; 9. National; 10. Temperature.

Alone In Pattaya?

Cultivate friendships. People are social animals, and friendships have measurable health benefits. Do what you can to meet new people, make new friends, and establish close relationships. Researchers in Australia followed 1,500 older people for 10 years. Those with the most friends were 22 percent less likely to die than those with the fewest friends.

So get involved in groups with similar interests, take a class, do some volunteer work with charity organizations, or toast a few new friends at a local pub.

Puns for Educated Minds 1. The fattest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi.

2. I thought I saw an eye-doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian.

3. She was only a whisky-maker, but he loved her still.

4. A rubber-band pistol was confiscated from an algebra class, because it was a weapon of math disruption.

5. No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.

6. A dog gave birth to puppies near the road and was cited for littering.

7. A grenade thrown into a kitchen in France would result in Linoleum Blownapart.

8. Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.

9. A hole has been found in the nudistcamp wall. The police are looking into it.

10. Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

11. Atheism is a non-prophet organization.

12. Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other: 'You stay here; I'll go on a head.'

13. I wondered why the baseball kept getting bigger. Then it hit me.

14. A sign on the lawn at a drug rehab center said: 'Keep off the Grass.'

15. The midget fortune-teller who escaped from prison was a small medium at large.

16. The soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.

17. A backward poet writes inverse.

18. In a democracy it's your vote that counts. In feudalism it's your count that votes.

19. When cannibals ate a missionary, they got a taste of religion.

20. If you jumped off the bridge in Paris, you'd be in Seine.

21. A vulture carrying two dead raccoons boards an airplane. The stewardess looks at him and says, 'I'm sorry, sir, only one carrion allowed per passenger.'

22. Two fish swim into a concrete wall.

One turns to the other and says, 'Dam!' 23. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft.

Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.

24. Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says, 'I've lost my electron.' The other says, 'Are you sure?' The first replies, 'Yes, I'm positive.'

25. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root-canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.

26. There was the person who sent ten puns to friends, with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.

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Solution Issue 23 1. Who killed music superstar Marvin Gaye?

2. Which female vocalist duetted with George Michael on If I Told You That?

3. Which James Bond theme did Tina Turner sing?

4. Which character in the film Psycho was supposedly buried in Green Lawn Cemetery?

5. Which vessel sank on the Seven Stones reef off Land’s End? 6. In which year did the last male Titanic survivor die – 1990, 2000 or 2010?

7. Was the battle of Actium a sea, land or air contest?

8. What was the only language well known to the historical Jesus?

9. Which war did Foyle’s War on TV deal with?

10. In which year of World War One did America formally join the allies?

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11. Which color do Morris dancers predominantly wear?

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15. Who was the younger when he died, Eric Morecambe or Tony Hancock?

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16. Which US national park has a highway Alligator Alley?

20. What was the name of the Addams Family pet octopus?

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14. Which is furthest south – Bath or Bristol or Southampton?

19. Which language do the words kiosk and caviar come from?

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13. Are hearts a minor or major suit in bridge?

18. Which Grand National winner was the first to be trained by a woman?

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12. How many packs of cards are normally used in Canasta?

17. Which American TV detective liked to snack on raisins?

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Answers: 1. His father; 2. Whitney Houston; 3. GolenEye; 4. Mrs Bates; 5. Torrey Canyon; 6. 2000; 7. Sea; 8. Aramaic; 9. World War Two; 10. 1917; 11. White; 12. Two; 13. Major; 14. Southampton; 15. Tony Hancock; 16. Yellowstone; 17. Columbo; 18. Corbiere; 19. Turkish; 20. Aristotle.

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