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CONTENTS
CONTENTS Vol.17 | No.186 | 18th Year | FEBRUARY 2017
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CLUB INFORMATION
CLUB FEATURE
NEW MEMBERS
The RBSC General Committee and Club Management
RBSC’s Donates 1 Million Baht to Flood Relief and Blankets to the Needy
Welcome to the Club
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WE REMEMBER
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
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What the Chairman has to say
SPORTS ROUND-UP
Recent Action from the Sports Fields
p.12 GM’S PERSPECTIVE
Views from the Management
p.51 RBSC GOLF
The Latest Men’s and Ladies’ Tournaments, Golf Tips & More
p.14 BULLETIN BOARD
Club News and Announcements
p.68 CLUB CUISINE
Highlights on the Menus at the RBSC and RBSC Polo Club 4
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Departed Friends
p.76 CLUB CALENDAR
What’s On Where and When
COMMITTEE & MANAGEMENT
THE RBSC GENERAL COMMITTEE 2015-2017
CHAIRMAN
Mr. Nigel I. Oakins 1st VICE CHAIRMAN
Gen. Suebsan Dardarananda 2nd VICE CHAIRMAN
Khun Saeng Meenijacin GENERAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Standing (l-r): Mr. Satish Sehgal, Dr. Karoon Chandrangsu, Mr. Eric Hudson, Mr. Roy Barrett, Mr. Brian Brook, Khun Kittipong Decha-umphai, Khun Chawalit Chanarat Seated (l-r): Mr. Anil Tanwani, Gen. Suebsan Dardarananda, Mr. Nigel I. Oakins, Khun Saeng Meenijacin, Maj. Pansuang Xumsai Na Ayudhya
CLUB INFORMATION RBSC CONTACT INFORMATION Membership Services: Khun Siraprapa Bamroongpong Magazine & Public Relations: Khun Panisa Leksukhum Racing: Khun Norrothamol Parisutthikul Sports: Khun Napaphat Siludjai Food & Beverage: Khun Pornthip Khamchomphu Functions & Catering: Security: Facilities: Cashier:
02-652-5000 (ext. 120) 02-652-5000 (ext. 150) 02-652-5000 (ext. 142) 02-652-5000 (ext. 301) 02-652-5000 (ext. 171) 02-652-5000 (ext. 176, 177) 02-652-5000 (ext. 380) 02-652-5000 (ext. 400) 02-652-5000 (ext. 231)
Please visit www.rbsc.org for more information on RBSC & RBSC Polo Club sports & social activities, individual Sports Sections, and Club Operating Hours.
RBSC 1 Henri Dunant Street, Bangkok 10330 Tel: 02-652-5000 (14 lines); 02-255-1420-7 Fax: 02-255-4158
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RBSC MANAGEMENT
General Manager Mr. Russell Blagg Finance & Administration Manager Khun Tharakorn Bowornsujaritkul Membership Services Manager Khun Yuwadee Malakul Na Ayudhhya Food & Beverage Manager Khun Thongchai Lueamsai Sports Manager Khun Nontwaris Jatepiyawat HR Manager Khun Theerapong Palakaprasith Facilities Manager Khun Chatchai Pachotikan RBSC POLO CLUB MANAGEMENT
FIND US ONLINE
Comments to General Manager: e-mail: sportsclub@rbsc.org
Mr. Roy Barrett Mr. Brian Brook Khun Chawalit Chanarat Mr. Eric Hudson Dr. Karoon Chandrangsu Khun Kittipong Decha-umphai Maj. Pansuang Xumsai Na Ayudhya Mr. Satish Sehgal Mr. Anil Tanwani
Polo Club Manager Khun Benjaporn Thongsari Riding Manager Khun Karnaporn Romayanond Sports Manager Khun Jirasakdi Chomkhwan Administration and Membership Manager Khun Acharee Chaiwattananon
RBSC POLO CLUB 18 Soi Sanam Klee (Polo) Wireless Road, Bangkok Tel: 02-252-6731 (10 lines) Fax: 02-253-5389
CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
Nigel Oakins Chairman
Dear Members, The RBSC magazine cover this month shows First Vice-Chairman General Suebsan Dardarananda presenting a 1 million Baht donation to the Prime Minister. The donation was made on behalf all RBSC Members to assist those impacted by the horrendous flooding caused by excessive rainfall in the South of the country recently. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha made an appeal for donations following the concerns expressed by His Majesty the King that all should come together to assist fellow Thais in this time of dire need. The General Committee acted swiftly to agree to a suitable donation
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Presentation of RBSC Scholarships to the children of staff at the Henri Dunant Hall.
that would reflect on the wishes of all Members of the Club. At the same time we send our best wishes to the people working in rescue and support operations, helping to get those affected back to normal life. While on the subject of charitable donations, we have once again embarked on a blanket donation campaign to assist those in the Northern provinces impacted by lower winter temperatures. General Committee member Satish Seghal led the initiative and was joined by fellow GC members, Maj. Pansuang Xumsai Na Ayudhya, Mr. Anil Tanwani and Mr. Brian Brooks. Individually they travelled to six provinces to hand over the blankets. You can read more about this programme on page 22. On the F&B front, a new Head Chef, Khun Thanit Changchai, has recently joined us. With experience from top hotels, he has been ensuring that best practices are followed at the Club. Members may have enjoyed some of the innovative items introduced on the menu in recent weeks, dishes that have received a good deal of
positive feedback. Eric Hudson, F&B Convenor, tells me the main aim is to improve efficiencies in service and choice, as well as the quality and presentation of offerings. If you had not noticed, the Winning Post lunch buffet has been extremely popular of late - even more so with the introduction of a 50% discount for Members aged 65 and over. The success of this promotion is such that it is likely to be extended for another few months. Members are encouraged to make reservations as seating is invariably full. The Club’s wine offerings are also being reviewed and Members can expect to see some positive changes by the end of the first quarter. Finally, following the fantastic success of the new retail outlet for Club souvenirs at the RSC building, we are looking for a suitable place at the RBSC Polo Club to replicate this initiative. If there are items you would like to see added to the product range, then please do let our managers know.
RBSC Management and staff make merit at the RBSC Spirit House.
GM’S PERSPECTIVE Russell Blagg General Manager
Dear Members, As you are no doubt aware, flash floods in southern Thailand following persistent heavy rains throughout January have wreaked havoc in many areas. The flooding, which reached roof-height in some cases, has adversely impacted millions of people. To help in their recovery, the RBSC has made a donation of Baht 1,000,000 which was presented to Prime Minister Prayuth Chan O-Cha by General Suebsan Dardarananda and Khun Satish Sehgal at the Government House on Sunday, 15th January 2017.
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Further charitable efforts by many people from the Club in January enabled the contribution of blankets to offer protection from the colder climate to people living in 6 northern provinces, The blankets were distributed by General Committee members to residents in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Loei, Nongkhai, and Ubon Ratchathani. This month the Club will resume some of the regular events that make up our entertainment programme, including the Chill Night event at the RBSC Polo Club and the Special Club Night and Weekly Club Nights at the RBSC. The RBSC will also host a Ballroom Dance “Love is Black” event at the Henri Dunant Hall in February. Please visit our website www.rbsc.org for more on this and details of other functions taking place in the near future.
The project to build the new Sports Pavilion is well underway. Following the demolition of the old Golf House, the pilings for the foundations of the new facility were completed a little earlier than scheduled in early January and the substructure work began in the middle of the month with excavations for the basement level. We will keep you updated on progress. Following promotions for lunch at the Winning Post buffet, please be reminded to book early to avoid disappointment. Many function rooms of differing dimensions are available to accommodate your requirements, all at very attractive rates and packages. Please contact Banqueting Services for more information.
BULLETIN BOARD
RBSC’S FAMED SOCCER 7’S The 2017 RBSC International Soccer 7’s sponsored by Beer Chang is to be held on 18th – 19th February 2017 at the RBSC Polo Club ground, Soi Polo, Wireless Road, Bangkok. For more information, please contact Khun Pornthip (Sports Division) at 0-2652-5000 Ext.306.
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CLUB FEATURE
FLOOD RELIEF
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he Royal Bangkok Sports Club made a donation to help victims of the severe flooding in 12 southern provinces. On Sunday, 15th January 2017 General Committee Member’s Gen. Suebsan Dardarananda (1st Vice chairman) and Mr. Satish Sehgal presented a donation of 1,000,000 Baht to Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha at the Royal Thai Government House. RBSC and RBSC Polo Club invite members to help flood victims. Donation boxes are located at both Clubs.
The number of victims of the flood disaster in southern Thailand continues to rise as the flood situation continues in 6 provinces. Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported that 43 people have now died in the flooding, which has affected 12 provinces in southern Thailand since 1st January 2017. The Ministry of Interior says that more than 1.6 million people have so far been affected by the floods and that more than 530,000 homes have been damaged by flood water.
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rom late December to 5th January, members of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club’s General Committee paid visits to six north and northeasten provinces to distribute blankets to help keep those in need warm during the cold winter months. Mr. Brian Brook, Maj. Pansuang Xumsai Na Ayudhya, Mr. Satish Sehgal, and Mr. Anil Tanwani all volunteered to visit the provinces of Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Loei, Ubon Ratchathani, and Nong Kai on the Club’s behalf where they distributed 1,000 blankets to people in each province.
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SPORTS ROUND-UP
WALK & JOG AT RBSC
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he RBSC’s Jogging Section organized The 3,500 metre ‘Walk & Jog’, a fun-filled event with lots of activities which was open to all RBSC and RBSC Polo Members. The 3,500 metre Walk & Jog was held on Thursday, 22nd December 2016 and around 186 participants gathered at the grass and sand jogging tracks before the 4.30pm start. After registration, each participant was assigned a running partner, a choice of Polo shirt souvenir, and a ticket for a cup of soybean fruit salad drink.
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After completing the Walk & Jog, participants were treated to bowls of ďŹ sh maw soup, pork noodles, and snacks. Soft drinks and beer were also available. All the activities were complimentary for RBSC and RBSC Polo Members. The RBSC Jogging Section plans to organize three Fun Runs and Walk & Jog events during the coming year and all Members are welcome to join as the Jogging Section loves to see new faces at its jogging activities.
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RBSC DRAWS WITH PSC
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he recent Cricket Home Interport Match against Penang Sports Club (PSC) from Malaysia really was a match of two halves. On the opening day, Saturday 14th January, RBSC’s firm batting, bowling, and fielding gave the home team the advantage as the day finished 123 runs to 100 after 20 Overs to RBSC. However, on Sunday 15th January, Penang Sports Club fought tooth and nail as they secured a memorable victory over RBSC by just two runs with a score of 113 to 111 after 35 Overs.
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RBSC HOCKEY PLAYERS SCORE INTRAPORT VICTORY
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he Hockey Home Intraport Match with Chiangmai University Hockey Club on Saturday, 14th January 2017 was a closely fought encounter with the home team battling to a 2-0 win.
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LIFESTYLE - TRAVEL
AMSTERDAM
I AM AMSTERDAM TEXT & PHOTOS: MURRAY JONES
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f all the cities in Northern Europe, my choice for the title of ‘Venice of the North’ would have to go to Amsterdam. This city of canals, cafes, and cobbled streets is nothing short of a traveller’s paradise with something for every taste. Amsterdam is known globally for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system, and narrow houses with gabled facades; all legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age.
The main tourist attractions are all within easy walking distance from the iconic Centraal Station and include Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, Rembrandt House Museum, Dam Square, the Heineken Experience, and, of course, Amsterdam’s famous red light district in the old town. Furthermore, dotted around the city are pockets of high-end shopping districts and numerous markets featuring bric-a-brac stalls.
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The iconic Dam Square with the Royal Palace.
But to really get a flavour of the city, a one-hour canal trip is the best option. Try catching a boat at the many piers located at Damrak close to the Centraal Station. From here the boats loop around the city and the guided tour is offered in 11 languages, including Thai. Some of the boat services allow ticket holders to jump on and off at certain points around the city, so check in advance if your tour offers this option. From the top of Damrak looking towards the city with Centraal Station at your back, the city of Amsterdam is laid out in front of you and from this vantage point you’re certain to get a wonderful snapshot of the famous narrow houses, canals, and a few cyclists. Grab an early morning latte at one of the many cafes that line the busy Damrak
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and take a seat on the elegant boulevard and watch the city come alive. A short walk from Centraal Station is Anne Frank House, a living museum dedicated to the memory of the Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. Here you can see the hiding place where Anne Frank and her family, as well as four other people, hid from the Nazis. Also on display is an exhibition on the life and times of Anne Frank. In 2015, the museum drew over a million visitors and became the 3rd most visited museum in the Netherlands, after the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum. You can buy tickets in advance from the Anne Frank web site (www.annefrank.org) or wait until 3.30pm to purchase a ticket at the museum’s entrance.
“Some tourists think Amsterdam is a city of sin, but in truth it is a city of freedom. And in freedom, OQUV RGQRNG ƂPF UKP q - John Green, American author.
A stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle at Anne Frank House is a peaceful monument dedicated to all gay men and lesbians who have been subjected to persecution because of their homosexuality. The Homomonument takes the form of three large pink triangles made of granite and is set into the ground so as to form a larger triangle. One side of the triangle has steps that lead down to the Keizersgracht canal where people come to lay flowers. The wonderful Magna Plaza shopping precinct is nearby and by crossing the three canals you can find a lovely spot for lunch or some retail therapy at one of Amsterdam’s best loved shopping arcades. From here you can easily reach the centuries old Dam Square and the Royal Palace and De Nieuwe Kerk, a 15th century church that today offers high-profile exhibitions on art, photography, and world cultures. During our visit we managed to catch ’90 years of Ms. Monroe’ an exhibition detailing the life and death of the iconic Marilyn Monroe.
Canal boats are a great way to see Amsterdam
Long queues outside the Anne Frank Museum in the Jordaan district of Amsterdam
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If you fancy joining the hundreds of thousands of people who regularly catch one of the many of city-wide trams, now is the time for a short trip to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Heineken Experience. On Damrak catch tramline 16, 24, or 25. You can buy an ‘I Amsterdam’ card (www.iamsterdam. com) for one, two or three days, which also gives you plenty bonus features such as free entry to museums, boat trips, and more, or you can buy a ticket on the tram and get off at the Wetering Circuit roundabout. From this huge roundabout, the museum quarter is only a few minutes walk, while one of Amsterdam’s largest outdoor markets, Albert Cuyp Market and its surrounding streets is also nearby. The museum quarter is home to the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and the Stedelijk Museum of modern and contemporary art and design, while the Heineken Experience offers visitors the chance to get to know the beer giant a little better with a behind-the-scenes tour.
Of course, no trip to Amsterdam would be complete without a visit to the old town and the red light district. Located close to Damrak and Centraal Station, the red light district has been somewhat tamed by government officials but it still offers visitors a glimpse of the past. A mish-mash of sex shops, ‘coffee shops’, beer bars, and brothels, the colourful neighbourhood is best enjoyed after-dark. For an alternative night on the town try either Rembrandt Square or Spui. Rembrandt Square has been specially developed as a centre for nightlife and is home to the city’s hippest bars, clubs, and restaurants. A hub of activity for both locals and visitors by day and night, Rembrandt Square is the place to go for vibrant nightlife and live music. Spui on the other hand is more cultured and offers an array of restaurants and bars in and around the main square.
Amsterdam is a great place to try the multitude of Dutch cheeses
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Centraal Station is a great focal point and your transportation hub
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GLOBAL UPDATE
OFF-GRID TRAINS In what’s being hailed as a “completely unique” idea that could have a “wide impact with commercial applications on electrified rail networks all over the world,” a new project in the UK could see electric trains powered by trackside solar panels that work independently from the main power grid. Imperial College London has teamed up with climate change charity 10:10 to look into using trackside solar panels to power trains. As part of the project, researchers will investigate connecting solar panels directly to power lines that supply trains, in an effort to bypass the larger power grid and more efficiently manage power demand from trains.
Image courtesy www.siemens.co.uk
CLEAN APPLE Five years ago, Apple, Facebook, and Google were the first companies to commit to powering their businesses 100 percent with renewable energy, according to Greenpeace. Delving into the carbon footprints of those and other leading technology companies, Greenpeace recently released a report titled “Clicking Clean: Who Is Winning the Race to Build A Green Internet?” Image courtesy www.cleantechnica.com
SOLAR GIANT Tesla recently announced that battery production had started at its Nevada Gigafactory, but the company didn’t mention one major detail: the Gigafactory could be powered by the world’s largest solar rooftop installation. An investor handout revealed a 70-megawatt (MW) solar array along with ground solar panels could enable the massive factory to operate entirely on clean energy.
Greenpeace gave Apple A’s in renewable energy commitment, energy transparency, renewable procurement, and energy efficiency and mitigation. The company’s only B grade was in the advocacy category. Google also received mostly A’s except for a B in energy transparency, but Apple edged out Google on Greenpeace’s clean energy index to be the top winner.
The 70 MW solar array would be around seven times larger than any rooftop arrays currently installed, according to Tesla. The rooftop array currently boasting the title of world’s largest is a 11.5 MW installation in India, while the United States’ biggest rooftop array is a 10 MW array atop a California Whirlpool distribution center. Image courtesy www.l4.yimg.com
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MASSIVE RENEWABLE PROJECT IN CHINA China may still be one of the top polluting countries on the planet, but they’re trying to improve and fast. The country’s National Energy Administration (NEA) has announced an ambitious plan to invest US$361 billion into renewable energy projects between now and 2020. This marks a substantial commitment to the shift away from coal, which has been a primary source of pollution for decades. The NEA said the energy plan calls for investments in wind, hydro, solar, and nuclear power to produce around half of new electricity generation by 2020. Image courtesy www.futurism.com
TOUGH AS STEEL Researchers at MIT have found a way to make one of the world’s strongest materials even stronger. Graphene, a two-dimensional form of carbon that gets its strength from a unique honeycomb structure, has been made even more durable by compressing and fusing it into a 3D sponge-like configuration. The ultralight material has a density of just five percent, but could be as much as 10 times stronger than steel. Although graphene is very expensive, researchers believe the potential applications are nearly endless. The super-strong, lightweight material can be used to create batteries that last essentially forever and can even help solar panels convert more energy into usable electricity.
China’s renewable energy projects are not only an investment in the future of the Earth, but also in the nation’s economy. The NEA estimates the investments will create over 13 million jobs in the energy sector over the upcoming five-year period, which is likely to far surpass the number of jobs eliminated as the country shifts away from its heavy reliance on coal.
Image courtesy www.inhabitat.com
TUNNEL TREE NO MORE The Pioneer Cabin Tree in Calaveras Big Trees State Park, California recently succumbed to a winter storm, breaking the hearts of treehuggers everywhere. The majestic sequoia tree, which was tunneled sometime in the 1880’s to allow thousands of people to pass beneath it, came crashing down to earth during a major storm on the 8th January. Calaveras Big Trees Association announced on its Facebook page, “The Pioneer Cabin tree has fallen! This iconic and still living tree – the tunnel tree – enchanted many visitors. The storm was just too much for it.” Trees have died
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in the tunneling process, such as Yosemite’s Wawona Tunnel Tree, which was carved in 1881 but fell in 1969. In contrast to the Yosemite landmark which inspired it, the Pioneer Cabin Tree still showed signs of life.
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LIFESTYLE FEATURE
GEMSTONES
GEMSTONES CURIOSITIES FROM ACROSS TIME
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or millennia countless cultures have mined gemstones that are unique to their part of the Earth and, in some cases, shaped and polished these stones into jewellery and sacred amulets. Signifying wealth, power, protection, love, longevity, and hundreds of other meanings, gemstones possess indeďŹ nable properties that are believed to produce magical or miraculous effects such as preventing evil, bringing good fortune, healing wounds, and thwarting illness to name but a few. While most gemstones are of a mineral crystal origin, there are non-mineral exceptions such as pearls, coral, and amber. We know
that the majority of mineral crystals are formed by a naturally occurring combination of physics deep inside the Earth. Here, chemicals, intense heat, and immense pressure work in unison over millions of years to form the gemstones we admire today. Various chemicals are known to affect the shape and colour of crystals in different parts of the world. While it is true to say that most mineral crystals are quite small, sometimes a large and pure stone is found that can be cut and shaped into a glittering object of rare beauty. Here are a selection of beautiful gemstones for your pleasure.
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rystal quartz is a master healer and may be used for any condition. It is thought to stimulate the immune and circulatory systems, enhancing energy ow and bringing the body into balance.
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luorite is a stone of mental order and clarity. It is used to enhance mental clarity and reduce instability and disorder. This brings a wiser, more balanced view of life and improves decision making. These traits enable one to manifest ideas and bring plans to fruition.
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he Enhydro is a Quartz crystal with a pocket of uid, carbon or gas within the crystal itself. The uid can be very old and more than likely very pure. Enhydro quartz assist in recognizing and understanding the true feelings of another person and supporting your empathetic nature.
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urple Amethyst has been highly esteemed throughout the ages for its stunning beauty and legendary powers to stimulate, and soothe the mind and emotions. It is a semi-precious stone in today’s classifications, but to the ancients it was a “Gem of Fire,” a precious stone worth, at various times in history, as much as a diamond.
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unzite is a beautiful crystal, pure in energy and joyful in nature. It is a stone of emotion, opening and connecting the heart to the mind and stimulating a healing communion between the two.
Courtesy of Gemstones - The Journey Through Time, from the private collection of Grand Master Varathanat Assakulovit & Dr. Anuchana Piyawaranon.
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HOTEL NEWS
SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Manathai Hotels and Resorts is offering special stays for ladies that want to travel together in Thailand and enjoy some free time with their girl friends at the beach. Locations on offer to ladies include Koh Samui, Khao Lak, Surin Phuket and Hua Hin. The ‘Girls Getaway’ packages include a range of discounts, indulgences, and activities at each of the resorts, which all add up to an irresistible ‘mates escape’ for girls travelling together. Each of the four Manathai resorts offers a range of appealing activities for girl’s that want to have fun, including everything from relaxing Thai herbal massages to more active pursuits such as yoga classes with a qualified instructor on the beach, or even Muay Thai boxing training with a former professional fighter. To find the Manathai resort in your desired location, visit www.manathai.com.
SMOKE AND SPICE
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If you like seafood and are also a fan of the planet we call home, then you may be interested in the latest food offering from the Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit. Every Sunday, enjoy succulent organic prawns fresh from Songkhla Lake. Supplied by small-scale organic fisheries, they’re as fresh as you can get, and prepared in a variety of ways to enhance their natural flavour and goodness. However, if succulent red tuna or fresh blue swimmer crabs are what you enjoy, then a visit to 57th Street should be high on your agenda. Every Tuesday, these fine ocean gems are offered in delectable dishes such as tuna tartar salad with chili paste and stir-fried soft shell crab with black pepper. For more information, contact Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit at 0-2797-0000.
RELAXING AFTERNOON TEA The Dusit Thani Bangkok helps its guests boost their energy levels with the new Relaxing Afternoon Tea served at the Lobby Lounge throughout February 2017 from 2.30pm5.30pm. Enjoy an afternoon on a sweet note with a variety of decadent desserts, petit cakes, and mini sandwiches. Hazelnut Chocolate Cake, Thai Tea Macaroon, and Citrus Seafood Salad with Fresh Herb are all served with a selection of quality teas. For more information, call 0-2200-9000 Ext. 2345.
If you have a taste for the lusciousness of smoked and spiced meats then Mondays at The World restaurant, Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld are simply made for you. Try the unlimited buffet with smoked beef briskets, BBQ Beef ribs, Turkish Lamb Doner with Arabic bread, and Baked Butter fish with tomato salsa coupled with the finest unlimited whisky cocktails in town.
This extensive buffet is sure to delight any dining experience as you enjoy the rich flavours of the grill together with the heat of the Orient. A delicious dessert will leave you enchanted and complements the contemporary array of smoked delicacies, which will surely make you come back for more. For further information please call 0-2100-6255.
FAB FIVE COCKTAILS
BarSu at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit is promoting its “Fab Five” cocktails made with a base spirit of your choice, including vodka, rum, gin, or whiskey. Pay just Bt500 and receive five drinks or four drinks with lite bites or choose three drinks with two snacks and relax with your cocktails in the lounge or on the new terrace.
BarSu’s new terrace is the place to gather with friends for an aperitif with a glass of wine, an ice-cold beer or a creative cocktail while you chill-out after work and watch life go by on bustling Sukhumvit Road. Inside, BarSu offers chic contemporary décor with interactive music from Monday to Saturday from 9.30pm onwards. For more information, call 0-2649-8358.
NAI HARN MAKES EXCLUSIVE LIST
HINAMATSURI GIRLS’ FESTIVAL The Okura Prestige Bangkok’s Master Chef Shigeru Hagiwara marks the annual Hinamatsuri Girls’ Festival from 24 February - 5 March 2017 with special Japanese Gozen, Kaiseki, and Okosama Zen menus for girls. Held when peach trees are in bloom, it’s a time of prayers for the health and happiness of young girls. At the hotel’s Yamazato restaurant, Gozen and Kaiseki menus will include three coloured sesame tofu with sea snail, broad beans and white asparagus, sashimi of tuna, ark shell and sakura sea bream, and a special dish of scallops with eggplant with sakura shrimp. The girls’ Okosama Zen menu will include salmon with teriyaki sauce, deep-fried shrimp, chicken balls simmered with sweet sake, hina sushi, rice cake filled with sweet bean paste and wrapped in a pickled cherry leaf, and much more. For more information, call 0-2687-9000.
BANYAN TREE BANGKOK WELCOMES TOP SPANISH CHEF Celebrated restaurateur Chef Diego Campos brings his long-nurtured recipes and signature cooking style to Banyan Tree Bangkok this month. Chef Diego is joined by his son and partner Ruben, making this a uniquely two-generation family culinary affair.
Luxury beachfront resort The Nai Harn in Phuket, has been named as the sole representative of Thailand in the prestigious DestinAsian Luxe List 2016, recognized for excellence in design, exceptional service standards and unparalleled location. This year, 33 properties in Asia Pacific are showcased, with The Nai Harn in illustrious company befitting the unique qualities of the resort. Other notable hotels include The Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, The Parisian Macao and Primus Hotel Sydney. Having previously been accepted into the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), The Nai Harn is quietly establishing itself as an icon for independent luxury hospitality in Thailand. “We are truly delighted to take our place in DestinAsian’s Luxe List 2016, especially as the only hotel from Thailand,” said General Manager Frank Grassmann. “It is particularly pleasing to see our hard work recognized by such a prestigious publication.” For more information, go to www.thenaiharn.com.
Now Bangkok diners can experience first-hand the intriguing and supremely satisfying flavours of Chef Diego & Son’s Spanish and Catalan inspired cuisine in a 4-course set menu that will available from 23-25 February at Vertigo TOO, Banyan Tree Bangkok. For more information, call 0-2679-1200.
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PR NEWS
rising affluent in developing economies; and members of Generation ‘C’ – the connected generation where attitude, rather than age, is the defining characteristic. These future customers will have very different expectations and requirements to the luxury car buyer of today.
THE FUTURE OF LUXURY AUTOMOBILES Addressing the annual Automotive News World Congress in Detroit, USA, Bentley Chairman and CEO, Wolfgang Dürheimer, outlined his vision for the future of luxury mobility and Bentley’s role in defining it. Speaking on the subject of changing customer types and tastes, he highlighted the seismic changes that face luxury car makers in the near future. “The next 10 years will be transformational for luxury car makers. We will see customer demographics broaden and change dramatically to incorporate millennials; the
“Our research tells us that they will, for example, demand instant, unobstructed access to technology, information and convenience; have an entirely different attitude towards vehicle ownership; and live in an increasingly urbanised world with all the mobility challenges and opportunities that this presents. At Bentley, we are embracing this change and we are taking a leading role in defining the future of luxury mobility. “I believe there is a big future for more diverse and sophisticated concierge-style services that will enhance the lives of our customers. We are also investigating a global Bentley customer network – a ‘club’ where ownership does not relate to a single vehicle, but rather it entitles you to a luxury mobility solution in selected cities around the world.”
ASTON MARTIN UPDATE Aston Martin Holdings (UK) Ltd., the producer of luxury hand-crafted sports cars, announced that it would exceed its previous guidance on Adjusted EBITDA (adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) of £85m-£90m for 2016. Aston Martin also said that it anticipates sharply increased adjusted EBITDA for 2017 amid encouraging demand for its new DB11 model.
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The improving outlook follows the successful launch of the DB11, which achieved wholesale volumes of a thousand vehicles – in line with company targets for the period following the start of production in August 2016. This update reflects a healthy order bank for the DB11 sports car and continued benefits from the ‘Second Century Plan’ product transformation program.
Dr. Andy Palmer, Aston Martin President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are performing ahead of expectations, both in terms of underlying earnings and in meeting our targets for the DB11, special vehicles and the pre-existing product line up. Our lean operating structure, financial discipline, and targeted investment strategy have put us on the path to sustainable profitability.”
ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN TAKES LUXURY CROWN AWARD The Rolls-Royce Dawn has been declared ‘Best Luxury Car’ by an independent panel of top UK journalists at the UK Car of the Year Awards. Comprising a top-calibre group of 27 professional journalists, UKCOTY selects the best cars launched over the past 12 months, from a shortlist of 56 freshly-launched models. Since its introduction to market in March 2016, Dawn has won plaudits globally, including awards from some of the most highly regarded names in luxury and automotive media. Regionally, publications
and web sites such as the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report India, and The Straits Times have similarly extolled the Dawn as the ultimate expression of true luxury open-top touring. “Since its introduction in 2016, Dawn has introduced a highly dynamic new generation of men and women to Rolls-Royce. These patrons of true luxury have been drawn to the most glamorous expression of Rolls-Royce luxury in history,” said Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “Every Rolls-Royce motor car is exquisitely hand-crafted at our centre of excellence in Goodwood, West Sussex. Plaudits like this are a glowing affirmation of the extraordinary skill of the 1,700 men and women engaged in the creation of the ‘Best Cars in the World’.
TOURGOLF LAUNCHES IN THAILAND
This year, TourGolf Ltd is entering the Thai market, providing privately branded golf products as well as its own TourGolf brand, popular with corporate events and giveaways. The company is the golf division of Levco Services Ltd, a Hong Kong-based sourcing agency. “We are aware of the market’s need for good quality, value-priced products,” says David Levy, Chairman of Levco Services Ltd. Chayuda Singhsuwan, Thai Premiere golf professional, currently on the Asian Ladies’ Golf Tour, has recently been appointed as TourGolf’s brand ambassador in Thailand. Levco Services Ltd is an internationally known sourcing agency that has been involved in sourcing golf products for North America’s leading retailers. Its product development team has been instrumental in designing and developing bestselling golf products in the USA and Canada. As one of the leading boutique global procurement agencies, Levco Services Ltd sources consumer goods across the board from over 50 countries around the world. www.levcoservices.com
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olfers from the Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia visited the RBSC for the annual Interport Match in December. As was the case last year, a fairly small team of only 12 players came and the RBSC golfers emerged as victors by a score oft 8-4 points. Despite their numbers, the RSC team made excellent guests as they stayed and enjoyed our hospitality at the party after the match. Khun Vichet Bunthuwong
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Khun Pichet Laokasem
Mr. Vudhi Lenbury
Khun Likit Khemapanon
Khun Prayote Sudchainark
Khun Manas Kampakdee
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Take notice of how my right foot is perfectly perpendicular to the target line. This will restrict my hips from turning too much on the backswing. Also notice how my left foot is slightly turned out to the left. This makes an easier and more complete hip turn on my finish.
Notice the slight flex in my knees. This helps with turning and weight-shift. You want to bend forward from the hips (about 30˚) and keep your back very straight. My shoulders are nicely lined up to the target. You can see my left forearm. Copy this!
On every shot you want your hands to be hanging just on the inside of your left thigh. Both of my V’s (the line formed between thumbs and forefingers in my grip) are pointing up towards my right shoulder. Keep your nose pointing just behind the ball. All the best players do this.
Lastly, notice how I have my chin up. This helps my shoulders to make a full turn without my head moving too much.
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. 66
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FUSION FOODS This month at RBSC, our chefs have prepared a feast of fusion foods to tempt and treat your taste buds with exotic flavours and textures. Throughout the month of February, sample a range of fusion dishes that combine everyday food items such as shrimp, crab, fish, and corned beef paired with exceptional ingredients to create outstanding recipes available only at RBSC dining outlets. The deep-fried wrapped shrimps with egg noodles are served with an orange emulsion in a tantalizing display of colour, taste, and fineness. Alternatively, the lighter but no less appetizing Shrimps & Crab meat with caviar salad is an exceptional offering for either lunchtime or early evening starter.
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meals. Our chefs have the best products available to bring you the Baked Rainbow Trout with almond butter and Grilled Japanese Pumpkin Salad. There is also a selection of organic rice being served with the Royal Project Trout meal that include Organic Jasmine Rice, Organic Red Brown Rice, and Organic Unpolished Rice, all of which offer aromatic scents and are ideal for good health.
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Available at Air Conditioned Bar, Dining Room and Coffee Shop at RBSC Polo Club January through March 2017.
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CLUB CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2017 SUN
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FRI 2
1 Bridge Ladies Pairs 9:30am
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Hockey League 6pm
3 Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
4 54th RBSC Family Day Soccer Manit Sridaranop Cup 2pm
Bridge Swiss Team of Four 7pm Soccer Practice 6pm
5 Soccer Practice 4pm
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Bridge Ladies Pairs 9:30am
Hockey League 6pm
Annual Qi-Gong & Singing Class Party 11am
Ladies’ Golf H.M. Queen Rambhai Barni Cup (Qualifying round)
8 Bridge Ladies Pairs 9:30am
9 Bridge Open Pairs 1:30pm Qi Gong & Yoga Healing Power of You 1:30pm
Ladies’ Golf HM Queen Rambhai Barni Cup (First round)
Soccer Practice 6pm
25th Qi-Gong Birthday Party 7am
Cricket Friendly Match RBSC vs BC 1pm Tennis Friendly Match with Grass Court Saga 3:30pm
Qi-Gong AGM 10am
Soccer Practice 4pm
Soccer Practice 6pm
12 Racing 12:30pm
13 Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
14 Hockey League 6pm
Soccer Practice 4pm
15 Bridge Ladies Pairs 9:30am
Ladies’ Golf HM Queen Rambhai Barni Cup (Second round)
Office Closed
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20 Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
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Soccer Home Interport RBSC vs KCC
Golf Home Interport RBSC vs SICC
Qi Gong & Yoga AGM 2pm
Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
Junior Tennis Grass Court Championship RBSC Special Club Night 7:30pm
Hockey League 6pm
Soccer Practice 6pm
Golf Home Interport RBSC vs SICC
16 Bridge Open Pairs 1:30pm
Jogging AGM 2:30pm
Bridge Ladies’ Invitational 9:30am
11 Golf H.E. Pote Sarasin Trophy; Super & Great Senior
Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
Hockey League, 6pm
Bridge Ladies’ Invitational 9:30am
10 RBSC Club Night 7.30pm
Soccer 7’s 8am
Soccer Practice 6pm
21 Ladies’ Golf HM Queen Rambhai Barni Cup (Final round)
22 Bridge Ladies Pairs 9:30am
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Jogging & Qi Gong & Yoga Annual Party 6:30pm Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
Junior Tennis Grass Court Championship
Hockey League 6pm
Hockey League 6pm
Soccer 7’s 8am
Bridge Ladies’ Invitational 9:30am
Ballroom Dance @ Henri Dunant Hall 6pm
25 RBSC Club Night 7.30pm Swimming & Jogging Biathlon 8:30am
Soccer Practice 6pm
26 Racing 12:30pm
27 Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
Soccer Manit Sridaranop Cup 2pm
28 Physical Fitness AGM 12pm Hockey League 6pm Bridge Ladies’ Invitational 9:30am LOCATION
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1 Bridge Ladies Pairs 9:30am
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Bridge Swiss Team of Four 7pm
Annual Tennis Night @Henri Dunant Hall 6pm
Soccer Practice 6pm
Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
RBSC Club Night 7.30pm
Hockey League 6pm
5 Cricket Home Interport RBSC vs SCC 10am
6 Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
Soccer Manit Sridaranop Cup 2pm
12 Racing 12:30pm Soccer Manit Sridaranop Cup 2pm
7 Hockey League 6pm
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Soccer Chuensuwan Cup 2pm
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Bridge Open Pairs 1:30pm
Annual Fitness Party @Henri Dunant Hall 6pm
RBSC The Special Club Night 7.30pm
Soccer Practice 6pm
Soccer Practice 6pm
Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
Soccer Practice 4pm
Bridge Ladies’ Invitational 9:30am
Hockey League 6pm
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Bridge Ladies Pairs 9:30am
4 Cricket Home Interport RBSC vs SCC 1pm
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15 Bridge Ladies Pairs 9:30am
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Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
Hockey League 6pm
Bridge Open Pairs 1:30pm
Ladies’ Golf Prince Chula Chakrabongse Cup
Soccer Practice 6pm
DanceSport “Latino Party” 6pm
Bridge Ladies’ Invitational 9:30am
Hockey League 6pm
17 Tennis Friendly Match with RSC 3:30pm
18 Golf Home Interport RBSC vs RSGC RBSC Club Night 7.30pm
Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
Soccer Chuensuwan Cup 2pm
Soccer Practice 6pm
19 Golf Home Interport RBSC vs RSGC
20 Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
Soccer Manit Sridaranop Cup 2pm
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Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
Soccer Practice 6pm
Chill Night @ RBSC Polo Club 7:30pm
Hockey League 6pm
Cricket Friendly Match RBSC vs Pangolin CC 1pm
Soccer Practice 6pm
Bridge 1st Swiss Team of Four 1pm
Bridge Ladies’ Invitational 9:30am
Bridge Open Pairs 9:30 am
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Hockey League 6pm
Golf Rama VII Trophy
RBSC Club Night 7:30pm Soccer Practice 4pm
26 Racing 12:30pm
27 Bridge Open Pairs 9:30am
Soccer Manit Sridaranop Cup 2pm
28 Hockey League 6pm Soccer Practice 6pm Bridge Ladies’ Invitational 9:30am Martial Arts AGM 6pm
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