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His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his music accomplishments
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RBSC DEFEATS SCC IN FRIENDLY ENCOUNTER The RBSC’s Tennis contingent welcomed tennis players from the Singapore Cricket Club to Bangkok on Saturday, 19th November 2016 for a tennis friendly. In a one-sided affair, the home team took the honours this time with a score of 9 to 2.
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POLO CLUB RUNNERS @ 35TH RIVER KWAI INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON
Over 30 RBSC Polo Club Runners joined the 35th River Kwai Run on Sunday, 11th September 2016. Polo joggers competed in the mini-marathon, half-marathon and some also ran the full 35km marathon in celebration of the 35 years of the legendary long-distance event in Thailand. All members completed their run with pride and joy. After the event, RBSC Polo Club Jogging Section organized transportation and tour to visit Lawa Cave.
AFTERNOON TALK WITH COACH ERN On Saturday, 20th August 2016, RBSC Polo Club Jogging Committee invited Khun Surachada Bowra (Coach Ern) to give a talk on “How to understand Heart Rate Training Zones for Runners� to all jogging members. This technique aims to keep runners fit and improve their running style. Coach Ern is a London-based personal trainer/nutritionist with passion and a keen marathon runner. She has posted a lot of useful information on her website http://befitandeatwell.com/ DECEMBER 2016
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Bangkok, Mandalay lies within reach of some of most remarkable archaeological sites in the world that have inspired visitors to Myanmar for nearly a thousand years. Mandalay is the second largest city in Myanmar and sits on the banks of the Irrawaddy River and was founded in 1857 by the last king of the Burmese kingdom, King Mindon. We decided to base ourselves on the edge of town at the Mandalay Hill Resort, a stunning hotel with amazing gardens, swimming pool, and spa. The hotel sits at the bottom of Mandalay hill and on the doorstep of the famous Su Taung Pyai pagoda, the first on our list of stunning tourist attractions. A short drive up the hill leaves you at the modest entrance. All visitors remove their footwear here and continue up a series of escalators (there is also a lift) to the main pagoda and its ancillary pavilion. It is said that Mandalay Hill is the holy hill from which Buddha reportedly predicted that a great religious city would emerge. The original pagoda was built around 1052 by King Anawratha and over the millennia has become known as what our guide called a “wish-granting” pagoda. We were also informed that a hermit once spent 41 years living on the hill and raised substantial funds of major renovations, including Su Taung Pyai itself, where he spent many years. The views from atop are stunning and you can clearly see the city below laid out in all directions with the Irrawaddy River off in the distance. Intricate coloured glass and tiles adorn the entire structure and every arch, wall, and door jump out at you with reflections and bursts of sunshine. Even in mid-July, the temperature on top of the hill is lovely and cool and the day of our visit a gentle breeze made our visit all the more special. As one of Myanmar’s most important cultural centres, Mandalay is home to many craftsmen, many of whom still use traditional skills
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and methods. Many side streets are not only their homes but also their workshops and their goods spill out on to uneven pavements. Colourful umbrellas, wooden boats, hand paintings, silver and gold smiths, silk weaving, and vivid tapestry and textiles all vie for space next to food stalls serving a city of over one million inhabitants. In many ways it can be said that Mandalay is still living very much in its past and a visit is rather like stepping back in time. The stunning pagodas, mosaic shrines, dramatic fort with Mandalay Hill as a backdrop, itinerant monks, a wide choice of traditional Burmese food, and the dramatic surrounding countryside with the farmland being framed by the hazy blue Shan mountain range and the mighty Irrawaddy River, all combine to make this one of the most extraordinary parts of Myanmar. The centrepiece of Mandalay is undoubtedly Mandalay Royal Palace, another jewel in the crown of King Mindon. Before the development of Mandalay is 1857, the former royal city was at Amarapura but a devastating war against the British army forced the king to relocate a few miles to the north. To sell the deal to his people, King Mindon reminded them of Lord Buddha’s prophecy that a great city would one day evolve at the foot of Mandalay Hill. The rest, as they say, is history. Today, Amarapura is a now a township of Mandalay and almost every tourist pays a visit here to photograph and be photographed on U Bein Bridge. At over one kilometre long, it is the world’s longest teak footbridge. The construction of Myanmar’s final “royal” city relied heavily on what today might be considered Feng Shui. With input from court astrologers an auspicious date was picked to begin work, the orientation of buildings was carefully studied and implemented, the four corners of city’s walls all faced the cardinal points of the compass, and the 12 gates into the city were marked with a different zodiac sign. Looking at the city on a map it is easy to see a perfect square; each side is exactly 6,666 feet in length. The palace is dominated by a 78 metre high tower known as the “centre of the universe” and is made entirely of wood, much of which came from dismantled palaces of Amarapura. The huge watchtower allowed palace guards to scan the city for fires, but today serves as the perfect viewpoint to take in the breathtaking beauty of Mandalay Royal Palace and the numerous additional buildings. Another stunning religious complex is that of Kuthodaw Pagoda, a huge walled temple at the base of Mandalay Hill with hundreds of white stone-inscribed stupas all perfectly aligned. The central golden stupa stands at an impressive 57 metres and is surrounded 729 mini stupas, each of which is home to a marble slab inscribed with part of the Buddhist Tripitkata. Together they form what is known as the world’s largest book.
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An hour’s riverboat trip up the Irrawaddy River brings you to Min Kun or Mingun, depending on which sign you read, and the world famous bell. It’s a short walk from the pier to the bell but there’s several forms of transportation to take you there if you’re feeling tired. A stone tablet informs visitors of the history of the bell and its relevance to other great bells in Moscow and London. In 1808, King Bodawpaya cast the bell for a huge stupa being built. It was the heaviest functioning bell in the world at several times in history, weighing 55,555 viss (90,718 kilograms or 199,999 pounds) easily remembered by the consonants representing the number 5 in Burmese astronomy and numerology. Visitors strike the bell three times before crawling underneath for look inside the giant bell, which can be quite deafening when numerous people are striking the bell simultaneously. A visit to our final temple on this trip required us to wake up at 3am, travel across town, and a sit patiently until just after 4am when monks arrived to unlock the doors to the mesmerizing Mahamuni or Great Sage. This is one of the most venerated images in Myanmar and over the years it has been covered with millions of sheets of gold leaf. Like us, other worshippers arrived at the shrine early in the morning to observe the face-washing ceremony, in which monks ritually bathe the image. Although originally bronze, the image has been covered in over 15 centimeters of gold leaf by devout followers and after the monks have finished cleaning the Buddha image, only males are allowed to climb the frame that surrounds the cast to attach their inscribed golf leaf. Some people say that while the monks cleanse the image, the Buddha’s eyes often open. While I did witness the face-washing ceremony, my eyes were so tired I failed to see much other than my eyelids.
Getting There: Thai Airways, Thai Air Asia, and Bangkok Airways all fly direct to Mandalay from Suvarnabhumi International Airport daily.
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HARNESSING A TYPHOON
LET THERE BE LIGHT
THE DESERT RAIN FOREST
An engineer in Japan is looking for a silver lining in the destructive typhoons that regularly drench the island nation. Atsushi Shimizu has invented the world’s first typhoon wind turbine to harness the immense energy of storms as a unique renewable energy source. Shimizu believes that the energy from just one typhoon could power Japan for half a century.
As part of the country’s ongoing bid to invest in renewable energy, China’s state-run utility has inked a deal with US firm BrightSource Energy to build a massive new solar mirror farm. The technology, which uses thousands of mirrors to concentrate sunlight and heat water to power a steam turbine, is the same design used in BrightSource’s Ivanpah power plant outside of Las Vegas.
Dubai’s natural climate is arid and desert-like, but that hasn’t stopped the city from introducing a new ecosystem to wow its tourists. The city-state recently opened The Green Planet, a massive indoor rainforest housed within a 150-foot-tall glass building. The artificial ecosystem is home to more than 3,000 species of plants, insects, and animals, and the centrepiece is the world’s largest artificial tree.
The main advantage of thermal solar plants over traditional solar panel arrays is that they’re able to generate far more power that photovoltaic panels. These power plants can be massive, producing hundreds of megawatts of energy. The plant near Las Vegas produces a whopping 392 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 140,000 homes. Another mirror farm under construction in Morroco, slated to be the world’s largest when complete, will generate 580 megawatts and serve 1.1 million people.
The tree at the heart of the project stands 82-feet-tall and its trunk houses many of the systems that make it possible to recreate a lush rainforest in a desert city. Although the weather outside is often scorching, inside the enormous glass tower it is positively humid. An advanced climate-control system keeps the humidity level at 70% in order to support many of the same lush rainforest plants that would grow in a wild forest.
To that end, Shimizu devised Challenergy, a vertical-axis Magnus wind power generator robust enough to withstand the high winds of a typhoon and wrangle the energy from a massive storm in order to generate electricity. The technology has already received a fair amount of press coverage in Japan, where many people are eager to find ways to produce sustainable energy and find a way to benefit from the storms that cause immense damage with high winds and tidal waves.
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Singapore is building a new state-ofthe-art stadium that combines flexibility with energy efficiency. Featuring the world’s largest free-span dome, the Singapore National Stadium is a brilliant engineering feat designed by Arup, and is part of a larger masterplan created in collaboration with DP Architects and AECOM. The versatile design of the new 55,000-seat stadium will allow it to support a wide variety of events throughout the year.
As part of the Toyota Heart Project – a future where humans and artificial intelligence work together for a better world – the company has created Kirobo Mini, a 10cm high “baby” robot that can talk, gesture, and detect and respond to emotions. Developed as a communication partner, Kirobo Mini can hold a basic conversation and is small enough to fit in the palm of the hand. With people spending an average of 4.3 years of their lives in cars, Toyota believes that much can be learnt about our behaviour and emotion while driving.
The city of Paris has just passed a new law that allows anyone to plant an urban garden within the city’s limits. Upon receiving a permit, gardeners can grow plants, flowers, vegetable, and fruit on walls, in boxes, on rooftops, under trees, or on fences. Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo’s goal is to create 100 hectares of living walls and green roofs by the year 2020, with one third of that greenery dedicated to agriculture.
It is the first stadium in the world to host sporting events, concerts, shows, and festivals. The stadium will have the world’s largest free-span dome with a retractable roof that shelters the court from sunlight and rainfall. The roof will feature a network of LED lights that form one of the largest LED displays in the world. Designed specifically for the region’s tropical climate, the structure features an innovative cooling system that significantly reduces energy usage.
Japan is already a leading user of industrial robots with the second-biggest concentration after South Korea, according to the International Federation of Robotics. Newer technologies are helping AI’s to better interact with humans, which means robots have begun moving beyond factory floors into homes, offices, shops, hospitals, and now cars.
The city asked residents to get creative with where they grow plants, and it will contribute a “planting kit” with seeds and topsoil. They say they’ve offered a few suggestions, but mainly hope people will use their imagination for where they might be able to green the city. Paris city officials hope the law will improve the quality of life for city dwellers and boost the beauty of the city.
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Melt away those stress pains in your shoulders and lower back with the two-hour signature Salt Pot Muscles Melter treatment at Spa Cenvaree in Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok until 30th December 2016. The Salt Pot Muscles Melter treatment is based on an ancient Thai remedy and uses a pot containing a blend of coarse salt and medicinal herbs that is heated and then used as a compress to release tension in the shoulders and lower back muscles.
Novotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 has opened its very own rooftop bar, Sky on 20, Sukhumvit’s next rooftop bar destination. Located on the hotel’s 26th floor above Sukhumvit soi 20, Sky on 20 offers spellbinding skyline views of Bangkok and a mesmerizing sunset scene. Sky on 20 comes alive with the unique decoration of garden and trees, using bright colours and lights to emphasize lively vibes portraying the concepts of being a vibrant, fun and colourful place for all guests.
The two-hour treatment starts with a 30-minute Siamese Herbal Loofah Body Scrub, followed by a 90-minute Salt Pot Muscle Melter treatment. Set in the hotel’s ground floor of Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao, Spa Cenvaree is a gentle retreat that has seven multi-function therapy rooms and a manicure and pedicure suite. For more information or reservation, please contact Spa Cenvaree at 0-2541-1234 Ext. 4292 and 4567.
Sky on 20 is the ideal venue where your evening begins or a place where you come to wind down after a long day through until late into the night. Snack menus include only the freshest and organic ingredients for a mouthwatering selection and sharing platter options such as spicy chorizo & squid “Spanish style”, mustard BBQ chicken wings, homemade pork meatballs in tomato ragu, selection
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The elegant Up & Above Bar celebrates the season of love and romance with the Hearts and Roses Afternoon Tea and cocktails, a delicious heart-healthy afternoon tea low in fat and cholesterol. Savoury delights include smoked salmon on pumpernickel, tomato gazpacho with walnut bread and basil, white and green asparagus in filo pastry, and smoked trout with cucumber and fresh horseradish.
Just in time for the Chinese New Year celebration, InterContinental Bangkok’s Cantonese restaurant Summer Palace has created a delicious month-long menu, highlighting the best of live-fresh crab dishes. In addition to the venue’s traditional Chinese New Year favourites, Summer Palace will be treating diners to a tempting array of crab dishes on its ‘Make a Grab for Crab’ menu, to be unveiled for the first time on 1st January 2017.
Up & Above Bar is a stylish venue which includes a bar and terrace where guests can meet friends and enjoy a panoramic view of Bangkok. This promotion is available at Up & Above Bar from 2 January - 31 March 2017. The Hearts and Roses Afternoon Tea is available daily from 2pm–5pm at Bt1,190++ inclusive of selection of premium coffee or tea for 2 persons, Bt1,690++ with Sake (250 ml) or 2 glasses of Prosecco, Bt2,750++ with two glasses of Champagne. For more information, contact 0-2687-9000.
Menu highlights include the sumptuous Soft shell crab with spicy salt; Blue swimmer crab with black bean sauce; Steamed spider crab with aged wine dishes; and Steamed hairy crab meat dumplings. Be sure to bring along family and friends to enjoy this delicious gourmet experience, in an exclusive setting and with the exemplary services for which the restaurant is renowned. The crab menu will be available throughout January for lunch and dinner. For more information, call 0-2656-0444 Ext. 6434.
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Revered as the best in Bangkok, the famous Sunday Brunch at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel has launched a new gourmet market concept and Bangkok’s only unlimited vintage champagne package. Each week, Sunday Brunch flows from 11:30am-3pm, extending throughout Parichart Court and into Madison and Spice Market restaurants. Both al fresco and air conditioned seating is available.
Dusit Thani Bangkok introduces its Juicy US Scallops specialty at Thien Duong restaurant throughout this December 2016 with these treats from the ocean available for both lunch and dinner. Taste the sweetness and juiciness of fresh US Scallop, cooked to its best flavours in Vietnamese style.
Delectable selections snake through the themed restaurants and slate-tiled Aqua as a live band croons over the koi pond. An epicurean journey of tasteful indulgence, new interactive elements scintillate the senses. Inspired by Thailand’s iconic street food culture, a host of new live culinary stations showcase diverse cuisines with vibrant skill and flair. Matching gourmet fare with creative beverages, a Make Your Own Bloody Mary bar is accompanied by pass-around shooter cocktails and tiered free-flow beverage packages. For reservations, call 0-2126-8866 Ext. 1231.
G. BANGKOK’S FIRST ROOFTOP CRAFT BEER BAR Located on the 30th floor rooftop of Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok, the city’s newest and highest rooftop craft beer bar – Brewski – is now serving an unrivaled array of international craft beers. The rooftop bar offers an amazing location for after-work or weekend drinks and food with a superb selection of local and imported craft beers and a unique elevated position that provides the perfect place to unwind, see and be seen, any day or night of the week. Custom designed facilities at the bar include a copper coated beer tower specially imported from Italy, contemporary outdoor furnishings and a state-of-the-art cooling system that delivers 12 international craft beers and ciders from the tap to the glass at the optimum temperature for Bangkok – ice cold. Craft beers provide vast range of flavours and textures that reflect a growing passion around the world for traditional, all-natural tastes. For more information, call 0-2302-3333.
The tempting menus include Baked Scallops and Cheese Butter with Garlic Bread, Scallop Salad and Cantaloupe with Chili Sauce, Special Vietnamese Fried Rice with Scallop and Turmeric, and more. For more information, call 0-2200-9000 Ext. 2345.
H. WORLD-CLASS COUNTRY CLUB & PRIVATE ESTATE LIFESTYLE With a visionary approach towards residential development, leisure and lifestyle in Vietnam, Singapore’s Centurion Group continues to refine ‘The Great Escape’ – an inclusive approach towards integrated resort-style living. Introducing The Dàlat at 1200 Country Club & Private Estate, spread across 850 hectares of Vietnam’s most stunning countryside, Vietnam’s most sought-after new real estate project. Providing a warm and friendly social hub from which to relax and enjoy Dalat’s hill-station atmosphere, The Dàlat at 1200 is revolutionising luxury living in Vietnam. Alongside its luxury villas and resort residences, the property will have two championship golf courses, one of which successfully hosted a KLPGA-sanctioned Ladies Championship in March 2016. In addition, The Dàlat at 1200 will include an exclusive clubhouse, an equestrian centre, an outdoor adventure centre, academies for both golf and tennis, hiking and biking trails, and lake-based water sports. For more information, go to www.dalat1200.com or email info@dalat1200.
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Bangkok-based real estate developer, Country Group Development, the real estate development and investment arm of Country Group has secured project financing through China Ping An Bank. “Country Group Development is pleased to announce this financing agreement with such a well respected financial institution. The structure aligns perfectly with our business targets as we move ahead with the construction of all three phases of the Chao Phraya Estate. We are confident that our unique combination of Four Seasons Private Residences, Four Seasons Hotel, and Capella Hotel will set a new quality benchmark for mixed use developments globally,” said CEO and Director of Country Group Development, Ben Taechaubol.
Bromsgrove School UK, one of the UK’s oldest independent schools with over 460 years of history; together with Bromsgrove International School Thailand hosted the BUK & BIST Alumni receptions in September at RBSC. The event was a wonderful opportunity for both schools’ alumni to get back in touch with friends and other Old Bromsgrovians such as the Sundaravej brothers – Dilokpol, Kampol, and Kritapol; Chris Sarasin and Piya Yodmani. On this occasion, the Headmaster of Bromsgrove School UK and senior staff got the chance to meet with both school’s alumni after visiting Bromsgrove International School Thailand to discuss opportunities with the BIST Headmaster, Dr. Dan Moore, to further strengthen ties between the two schools moving forward.
Bentley Motors enjoyed an exciting and successful weekend at the 18th Jochpass Memorial and Historic-Rallye in Bad Hindelang, Germany. A total of ten Bentley teams competed with their historic Bentleys in the world-renowned classics event including the Team ‘Blower’, R-Type Continental, Speed 6, and a Bentley 4,5 Litre Le Mans. More than 20,000 enthusiastic spectators were in attendance to admire the 190 classic cars on show. The entrants travelled from all over Germany and as far afield as Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Great Britain and the Netherlands. Bentley being the main partner of the event showcased both classic cars as well as vehicles from the current model range.
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CREATING THE FUTURE TODAY For almost two decades, Jérôme Pernici, Commercial & Marketing Director at Patek Philippe, has had his finger on the pulse of the worldwide watchmaking industry. In all those years, the eloquently spoken representative of what is considered by many to be the most prestigious watch brand in the world has seen the preferences of many collectors gradually coalesce into a uniformed appreciation of the craftsmanship and technical developments applied by a team of dedicated engineers in the Swiss city of Geneva.
When a marque of Patek Philippe’s prestige looks to expand its business, the company seeks out what it considers it best potential partners and in Thailand that responsibility has fallen to TKI Perpetual Company Limited. Under the capable stewardship of Phumiphan Bunjapamai, TKI Chairman, new customers in Thailand are learning about timepieces that over the centuries have been worn by Pope Pius IX and Queen Victoria, while existing customers continue to be wooed by a rich history of technical innovation.
“In the Middle East there used to be a lot of demand for jewellery set watches, while in Asia we often sold more white gold than in Europe where yellow gold was preferred. These preferences have slowly disappeared. However, in terms of product expectations and product feel, all our markets are very similar. The Thai market is slightly different as we have some of our most dedicated collectors; some with the most amazing collections,” says Pernici.
“There is a clear trend in technology and style with the younger generation and, while we don’t want to be too conservative in terms of styling, we have decided not to develop any kind of connected watches. Instead we will develop something in the middle contemporary to attract younger clients, such as our Nautilus and Aquanaut collections, which are both sporty and elegant and appeal to younger clients. The Nautilus can be a very nice first step towards our brand before a new customer looks at more complicated pieces.
“For over 40 years, Thai people have collected Patek Philippe watches because in Thai culture artisanship has always been extremely important, and this has created an appreciation for what Patek Philippe has been doing in terms of craftsmanship and technical development. The Stern family, who own the brand, has always had a close connection to Thailand and we feel there is a huge, untapped potential here for Patek Philippe.”
“Part of the reason we stay ahead of our competitors is because everything we do is focused on product development; our product is at the centre of everything. To be honest, there’s not a day goes by when we do not have important meetings on new product designs or developments. On top of this, the Stern family is very passionate about watches and watch development. Mr. Thierry Stern travels extensively and meets with many
collectors and he listens to our clients and their expectations. The feedback he gets is passed on to a small group of people in Geneva who work exclusively on product development. “Because the Stern family is financially independent, it can decide if it wants to invest in some form of new technologies. This puts us one step ahead of the competition. We don’t do long marketing or consumer studies; it’s about feeling, listening, and understanding our clients and then turning this into a product that will speak to them some thing positive. While we listen to our clients’ requests, we don’t it’s not with a view to make commissioned watches timepieces. We use this information to give us orientation on future watches,” Pernici adds. “The objective is to get better accuracy for watches and what makes Patek Philippe different is that we still put a lot of emphasis on the size of our movements. We don’t want bulky watches. Creating the smallest movements in the world is a real challenge for our engineers.” BaselWorld remains the most important industry fair in the world for watchmakers and watch aficionados. For Pernici and his colleagues, it is the perfect opportunity to meet their retailers, the international media and those who love to wear the brand. So, the next time you’re at BaselWorld, drop by the Patek Philippe showroom for a glimpse into the future of luxury timepieces.
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GUNS N’ ROSES CREATES PARADISE CITY IN BANGKOK The biggest, baddest and meanest concert will rock Bangkok come February 2017. Fans of rock music need not speculate any longer. IMC LIVE, Vijicorp and One system production. confirms that Guns N’ Roses are coming to SCG Stadium, Bangkok, on 28th February 2017 as a wrap up to the Southeast Asian leg of the “Not in This Lifetime Tour.” You don’t have to be an ardent fan to recognise “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” that song that dominated much of the airwaves in the 90’s since their debut album, Appetite for Destruction, and played on the top charts across the world. Judging from the sold out concerts and acclaimed reviews across the globe, Guns N’ Roses are definitely one of the best rock bands of all time, they are back, bigger and better than
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ever, leaving blazing trails in their wake. In addition to three original members, the latest incarnation of the band has seen some additions to the original lineup. A long awaited reunion of luminaries, frontman, Axl Rose, leads the posse of McKagan back in the fold, ready to wail on lead guitar and Bass, much to the delight of Guns N’ Roses fans, The classic trio are joined by Richard Fortus on rhythm guitar, Frank Ferrer on drums, Dizzy Reed on keyboards and the newest member Melissa Reese, who adds a new dimension to the band’s sound. Guns N’ Roses promises to deliver an amazing show to fans new and old, and Southeast Asian fans should not miss the chance to be at the most anticipated rock show of their lifetime. Tickets are available at Thai Ticket Major (www.thaiticketmajor.com) and by calling the hotline at 0-2-262-3456.
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JUNIOR CLUB TOURNAMENT A group of talented RBSC young golfers took to the course on Sunday, 18th September 2016 for the honour of being crowned Junior Golf Tournament champion and taking home the Vanijaka Cup. In hot conditions, the youngsters turned up the heat further as they played with immense skill and stamina throughout their respective rounds. After the final putt has been sunk and the scores calculated, Master Conor Nitithorn Kelly claimed first place with a round of 68 while Master Putt Sarajoti scored 71 and took Runner-up spot.
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CALLING ALL JUNIORS! The Club’s young golfers are invited to take part in the next Junior Golf Tournament. Players can sign up with the Golf Starter or contact Pro Bill at 081-148-7482. Entry is free (excluding caddy fee) and includes refreshments and prizes.
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Pic1: This is an example of a normal left hand grip. Notice the back of the hand is NOT facing the target.
Pic2: Notice the ‘weaker’ left hand grip when chipping. Pic3: The ‘weaker’ left hand grip allows the The back of the hand is facing the target. clubface to remain facing the target on the finish, thus allowing more accuracy.
Pic4: We DON’T want the clubface to rotate left like this.
Pic5: We want a feeling of ‘dragging’ the clubhead through the ball, just like you would drag a rake through the sand.
Stop making big swings and using your wrists when you’re around the green. In most green-side situations there is no need to hit the ball high in the air. Keep it low and get it rolling as soon as you can.
‘wristy’ and flipping the ball up in the air. It will also help you to keep the clubface more square on in the follow through. We want accuracy not power. Use your shoulders not your wrists.
When gripping the club with your left hand, weaken the grip (turn hand to the left) so that the back of your left hand faces the target. This will reduce the chance of you getting
As you swing the club into and through the ball, you want a feeling that you are ‘dragging’ the clubhead…very similar to how you would drag a rake through the sand.
Have a question on golf techniques? Want to improve your game with some one-on-one golf lessons? Contact the Golf Section at 0-2652-5000 ext. 391. RBSC MAGAZINE
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For the holiday season, chefs at RBSC Polo Club have concocted a series of wholesome seafood and slow cooked dishes that are sure to appeal to all tastes. With a Recommended Menu, Flavours of the Sea Dishes, Tasty Fried Rice Options, and Slow Cooked Stews, diners are spoilt for choice with seasoned crab, calamari, chicken, fish, prawns, and ox tongue all providing healthy and nourishing meals. The Recommended Menu brings forth Coq Au Vin and Stewed Ox Tongue, both packed with flavours and stock and slowly simmered until the high quality ingredients are ready to burst. Tasty condiments, spices, and seasoning are blended into a secret formula to ensure that valuable nutrients and healthy recipes are served in tip-top fashion.
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Flavours of the Sea includes Deep-fried crab cake, Stir-fried crab with curry powder, Prawn with Chinese red wine sauce in clay pot, and Calamari larb, while the Tasty Fried Rice Options cover Stir-fried seafood with salted egg, Calamari with curry powder fried rice, Gourami fish with basil fried rice, and Tom Yum Sea Bass fried rice. As this is the season of goodwill to all, perhaps Members would like to present their loved ones and friends with the “Gift of Giving� dessert bag from Bake Bros, which is available at the Bakery Shop, RBSC Polo Club.
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Stir-fried Backstroke Crab with Curry Powder
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Calamari Larb
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Coq Au Vin
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Stir-fried Seafood with Salted Eggs
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Calamari with curry powder fried rice
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Deep-fried crab cakes
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Tom Yum Sea bass frice rice
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Gourami fish with basil fried rice
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Stewed ox tongue
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Prawn with Chinese Red Wine Sauce in Clay Pot
Available at Air Conditioned Bar, Dining Room, and Coffee Shop at RBSC Polo Club. DECEMBER 2016