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RBSC Vol.16 | No.182 | 17th Year | OCTOBER 2016

RBSC The Official Magazine of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club & RBSC Polo Club

Vol.16 | No.182 | 17th Year | OCTOBER 2016

The Official Magazine of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club & RBSC Polo Club

SQUASH OPEN SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP

INTERNATIONAL LAWN BOWLS OPEN

PERFECT PONY CHALLENGE

CHATCHAWIN LIFTS 86TH KINGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CUP

ACTION FROM THE POLO CLUB GREEN

HORSEMANSHIP RULES THE DAY

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CONTENTS

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CONTENTS Vol.16 | No.182 | 17th Year | OCTOBER 2016

CLUB p.08

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CLUB INFORMATION

SPORTS ROUND-UP

The RBSC General Committee and Club Management

Recent Action from the Sports Fields, Courts, and Swimming Pool

p.10 CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

What the Chairman has to say

p.12 GM’S PERSPECTIVE

p.53 RBSC GOLF

The Latest Men’s and Ladies’ Tournaments, Golf Tips, & Golf Scores

Views from the Management

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CLUB CUISINE

BULLETIN BOARD

Highlights on the Menus at the RBSC and RBSC Polo Club

Club News and Announcements

p.21 RECENT EVENTS

Chill Night with The Youngsters; Special Club Night with Analog

p.22 COMING EVENTS

Numerous events planned for RBSC Members

p.72 NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to the Club

p.75 WE REMEMBER

Departed Friends

p.76 CLUB CALENDAR

What’s On Where and When

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GRAPHIC DESIGN DIRECTOR

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FEATURE

PR NEWS

Keerathep Ingkapati

The top five safari bucket list

People, Products, Passions, and Places

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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 Comments to General Manager: e-mail: sportsclub@rbsc.org 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)

FIND US ONLINE Please visit www.rbsc.org for more information on RBSC & RBSC Polo Club sports & social activities, individual Sports Sections, and Club Operating Hours.

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

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 Polo Club Manager Khun Benjaporn Thongsari Riding Manager Khun Karnaporn Romayanond Sports Manager Khun Jirasakdi Chomkhwan Administration and Membership Manager Khun Acharee Chaiwattananon

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1 Henri Dunant Street, Bangkok 10330 Tel: 02-652-5000 (14 lines); 02-255-1420-7 Fax: 02-255-4158

18 Soi Sanam Klee (Polo) Wireless Road, Bangkok Tel: 02-252-6731 (10 lines) Fax: 02-253-5389

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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE

Dear Members, It has been almost one year since our last AGM and the election of a new GC. Hard to believe that we are now almost half way through our two-year term. The upcoming AGM has a couple of items that follow up on previous General Meetings that will require your approval. The first is the plan to upgrade the RBSC Polo Club approved in principle by Members at the 2014 AGM. There has been much talk both at GC level and also around the Polo Club about the various requirements needed and much of this talk has centred on the parking needs both now and for the future. A close study of the actual number of cars parked shows that apart from an hour or two a day at peak times there is mostly sufficient parking within the Club and whenever we reach capacity the overflow facility we currently rent from the CPB is quite capable of handling the requirements. That is not to say that at some time in the future our needs may change but for now the GC is proposing that the upgrade plans for the Polo Club do not necessitate the need to disrupt the various sporting sections by including a major new parking facility. What is included is an expanded fitness area, multi-purpose facility and additional changing rooms whilst retaining parking on the ground floor plus other needed renovations. The total budget is just a little over that outlined in 2014 and full details will be sent to Members ahead of the AGM. Also on the agenda is a matter that was deferred this time from the 2015 AGM. Those of us at that meeting will recall that Members asked that a motion to increase subscription rates be deferred to a future Meeting with a clearer rationale to explain the reasons behind the proposed increases. Our Finance and Admin sub-committee has worked hard to come up with new suggestions. The new proposed increases are far more modest than last year and there is a detailed explanation to explain why the increases are in the Clubs’ and Members’ best interest. We will also be asking Members to vote to allow the GC in future years to increase subscription fees on an annual basis but at no greater cost to Members than 3%. What we have not been able

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to do yet is to fully address the ongoing twotier subscription rate system introduced many years back. This is partly because we are waiting for the results of the Club survey on the question of gender parity. However we are proposing that Members between the ages of 65 and 72 be brought into parity and this means that for some there is the good news of a possible reduction of subscription rates. (Expect an even heavier turnout than usual of those in that age group at the AGM!) The two survey questions have generated an enormous amount of interest (and questions) on both of the topics being surveyed. The cut-off date was at the end of September but at the time of writing close on 3,000 responses have been received. And from what I am told there is an overwhelming positive response on both issues. Once the response have been properly tallied, we will be making available a complete breakdown of the results, membership category by membership category. More later on the subject of land acquisition and gender parity. Finally, those with young kids do please bring them to enjoy the special Halloween dinner and party at the Winning Post on Monday, 31st October 2016.There will all of the typical Halloween fun games with lots of entertainment and prizes for best costumes. Definitely an enjoyable time for all and a chance for your kids to dress up and have fun with friends. For adults there is the Bavarian Oktoberfest party at the Henri Dunant Hall on Thursday, 13rd October 2016 to look forward to.

Nigel Oakins Chairman

GM’S PERSPECTIVE

Dear Members, The RBSC reached another milestone in early September as we celebrated the Club’s 115th Anniversary. To mark the occasion, Members and staff gathered first at the Spirit House in the corner of the sports field to make offerings and say prayers. Following the ceremonies, we regathered at the Committee Box to receive the blessings of Buddhist monks and to make donations. Another important date for your diaries – the RBSC has announced the schedule of this year’s Annual General Meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, 26th October 2016 at 6pm at the Henri Dunant Hall in the RSC Building. We cordially invite and encourage all Honorary and Ordinary Members to attend and participate.

In cooperation with the Thai Red Cross Society, the Club will host the last blood donation of the year on Friday, 28th October 2016 at the Henri Dunant Hall. Numbers have been down at the last couple of blood donations so we hope for a strong turnout for this charitable initiative. Once again, we apologize for the disruption caused by the recent closure of the Golf House. Management is committed to minimizing the impact of the closure and hopes that in the meantime Members and their guests can settle into the alternative temporary arrangements and facilities. Your cooperation and understanding is gratefully appreciated.

Russell Blagg General Manager

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RBSC CELEBRATES 115TH ANNIVERSARY

On Tuesday, 6th September 2016, members of the General Committee led by 1st Vice Chairman Gen. Suebsan Dardarananda, representatives of the Members, Management and staff gathered at the Spirit House to hold religious rites to mark the Royal

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Bangkok Sports Club’s 115th Anniversary. After the ceremony, attendees moved to the Committee Box where further rites were performed by monks from Wat Pathumwanaram and homage was made to the memory of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn.

All Members are cordially invited to attend the Club’s Kathin Ceremony at Mongkhon Tham Nimit Temple, Samko District, Ang Thong Province on Saturday, 12th November 2016. Itinerary: 07:00 a.m.

Depart from RBSC (Assembly point is in front of RSC Building)

10:00 a.m.

Arrive Mongkhon Tham Nimit Temple, Ang Thong Province

10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 06:00

Give Kathin robes to monks Offer food to monks Have lunch together At your leisure Return to Bangkok

a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m.

For reservation or more information, please contact Project and Event Department at 0-2652-5000 ext. 150 – 154.

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RACING SECTION AGM

The 2016/2017 Annual General Meeting of the Racing Section was held on Thursday, 25th August 2016 at 5pm in the Henri Dunant Hall, RSC Building. All Ordinary Members and Honorary Members confirmed the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Racing Section held previously on Tuesday, 18th August 2015, as well as the Chairman’s report on racing performance and the financial report of the Racing Operation 2015/2016.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT Members are informed that the Club’s Annual General Meeting for this year will be held at The Henri Dunant Hall, Rajkreetha Sports Complex on Wednesday, 26th October 2016. Registration for the meeting opens at 5pm and the meeting will begin at 6pm. The Agenda and other details will be sent to Members 14 days before the meeting in accordance with the Club’s Articles of Association. Members are encouraged to attend this meeting as several important topics will be discussed.

RBSC RACING COMMITTEE 2016/2017 At the Annual General Meeting of the Racing Section held Thursday, 25th August 2016, the following persons were elected to the 2016/2017 Racing Committee: Mr. Suthep Suebsantiwongse Dr. Termket Suvarnasara Mr. Damrongchai Amatyakul Mr. Manoorat Lertkomolsuk Mr. Temsook Suvarnasara Pol. Maj. Gen. Jaruvat Vaisaya Maj. Gen. Apichart Jutimitta Mr. Thapabutr Jamasevi Mr. Subhachai Jutimitta Mr. Jayeshkumar Ratilal Bhudara Mr. Termsak Honghiran Mr. Meechai Vatanasuk

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Chairman 1st Vice Chairman 2nd Vice Chairman Hon. Secretary & Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member

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GOLF HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT • During the construction of the new sports pavilion, the wooden bridge will provide access to the golf course.

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• The Pro Shop will be located next to the Qi Gong and Yoga room. • Food & Beverage service is available at The Verandah. • The First Aid Room will be relocated to M floor, RSC Building.

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SWIMMING POOL

• Temporary use of the changing rooms and lockers at the Clubhouse, RSC building, or swimming pool.

• The Golf starter and waiting area will be located by Tee no. 10.

JOGGING CLINIC WITH KRU DIN On Saturday, 8th October from 4-6pm at the RBSC Polo jogging track, Kru Din from Sathavorn Running Club will demonstrate various running techniques in both theory and practice, so Members are encouraged to prepare their running gear. Snacks and drinks will be served after the demonstration. Members who are interested please make your reservation by calling 02-252-6731 (Sport Section).

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RBSC FINANCIAL SUMMARY A summary of key information from the Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Management Accounts for the last financial year ending on 31st July 2016 (2015/16), compared with the previous financial year (2014/15), is presented below:

THE RBSC AND RBSC POLO CLUB CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES FOR PERIOD - 1ST AUGUST TO 31ST JULY 2015/16

2014/15

% Change

Racing Food and Beverage Monthly Subscriptions Sports income Interest Concessionaires and Other

30.5 95.8 304.9 27.2 86.5 7.2

31.8 94.7 301.6 27.0 90.2 10.0

-4.0% 1.1% 1.1% 0.7% -4.1% -28.4%

Total Revenues

552.1

555.3

-0.6%

REVENUES (Baht Million)

EXPENSES Racing Food and Beverage Membership, Sports, General & Admin: Staff costs General expenses Rent Depreciation

39.0 99.7

42.5 101.8

8.3% 2.1%

236.6 147.4 52.8 48.4

224.2 150.0 52.3 50.7

-5.6% 1.7% -0.9% 4.5%

Total Expenses

623.9

621.5

-0.4%

OPERATING SURPLUS/(SHORTFALL) Racing Food and Beverage Membership, Sports, General and Admin

-8.4 -3.9 -59.5

-10.7 -7.1 -48.4

21.2% 45.3% -22.9%

Total Operating Surplus/(Shortfall)

-71.8

-66.2

-8.5%

ENTRANCE FEES

202.1

231.7

-12.8%

130.3

165.5

-21.3%

INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN RESERVES

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Analog Band

R: Khun Kittipong Decha-umphai

ELECTRO SPECIAL The Special Club Night at the RBSC Air Bar on Saturday, 10th September 2016 featured the Analog Band who entertained Members with rock and electronic dance hits (R&B, pop, disco) from the 70s and 80s. The Entertainment Committee would like to thank event sponsors Chang Classic and AIS 4G Advance. General Committee: Mr. Anil Tanwani and Khun Saeng Meenijacin

ROCK THE NIGHT AWAY The monthly Chill Night on Wednesday, 24th August 2016 at the RBSC Polo Club’s Air Bar was a tribute to the ‘king’ of rock ‘n roll, Elvis Aaron Presley. The ‘Elvis show by The Yongsters and The Bangkok Mafias’ featured all the classic hits by the star performed by Elvisoot Junior, Chaiporn Phibulsiri, and Elvich Phiathatakorn. The Entertainment Committee would like to thank event sponsors Heineken, See Fah, and Truemove H 4GLTE 3G-Wifi for their support.

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General Committee: Mr.Anil Tanwani and Khun Saeng Meenijacin

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SCINTILLATING SQUASH OPEN FINALS On Monday, 22nd August, RBSC was honoured by the presence of His Majesty the King’s Representative, His Excellency Mr. Atthaniti Disatha-amnarj, Privy Councilor, to attend the 86th King’s Cup final. The King’s Cup was first presented by His Majesty King Prachadhipok in 1926 to the winner of the Open Singles Squash Competition and this year, 2016, the cup was presented to Chatchawin Tangjaitrong with Saran Ruckpanich finishing runner-up. Prior to the King’s Cup event, the Club also hosted Her Majesty Queen’s Cup, a doubles squash competition, which this year was won by Supaharn Petchdee and Haroon Rashid.

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RBSC’S SQUASH RESULTS

Squash Open Singles Championship H.M. The King’s Cup (25th July to 22nd August 2016, 32 Persons) Cup Winner: Cup Runner-up:

Chatchawin Tangjaitrong Saran Ruckpanich

Plate Winner: Plate Runner-up:

Asdej Kongsiri Anantana Prasertratanakul

Plate Special Winner: Plate Special Runner-up:

Supaharn Petchdee Kittipong Santilert

Squash Open Doubles Championship H.M. The Queen’s Cup (23-24 July 2016, 4 Pairs) Winners: Supaharn Petchdee & Haroon Rashid Runners-up: Chatchawin Tangjaitrong & Prapangkorn Potirak

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The RBSC Polo Club hosted the International Triples for the second time with seven countries competing. Once again the Club provided excellent organization and great hospitality for our guests.

2016 INTERNATIONAL LAWN BOWLS OPEN TRIPLES The RBSC Polo Club’s lawn bowls green was the place to be from 30th August – 4th September as 24 teams from Japan, Malaysia, India, the Philippines, China, South Korea, Britain, and Thailand competed for honours in the Open Triples International Lawn Bowls competition. With RBSC fielding four teams, the hosts knew they faced stiff competition and so it proved to be as top honours in the Cup Division went to Retreat A (Nina Riches, Keith Fortt, Ian Riches). Paradise B (Pitaya, Pornthep, Lare) took the Plate Division, while Paradise A (Boonlert, Chatchavat, Santi) won the First Round, and Penang (Abdul Rahman, Zanzuri, Wahyudi) collected the Booby Trophy. 2016 Cup Winners

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The Organizing Committee

2015 Champions

Booby Trophy Winners

2016 Plate Winners

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JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT The first RBSC & RBSC Polo Club Junior Tennis Tournament was held on Saturday, 3rd and Sunday 4th September 2016 at the indoor tennis courts. A large contingent of players assembled to take part in Girl’s Singles, Boy’s Singles, and Boy’s Doubles groups. The conclusion of the event saw players, parents, and friends adjourn to the Winning Post for a well-earned party. The results were: Girls’ Singles 8 years old Winner: Prim Chabchitrchaidol Runner-up: Prann Lavichant

Boys’ Singles 8 years old Winner: Sorawit Limvatanayingyong Runner-up: Phalat Tejavibulya

Girls’ Singles 10 years old Winner: Satita Ninsuvannakul

Boys’ Singles 10 years old Winner: Penn Charusorn Runner-up: Punn Lavichant

Girls’ Singles 12 years old Winner: Maesa Vongkusolkit Runner-up: Paritta Harinsuit

Boys’ Singles 12 years old Winner: Penn Charusorn Runner-up: Paritz Srikanchana

Girls’ Singles 14 years old Winner: Muntira Samalapa Runner-up: Petra Pongsudhirak

Boys’ Singles 14 years old Winner: Kittithut Tatiyakavee Runner-up: Piya Charusorn

Girls’ Singles 16 years old Winner: Thanatcha Thanunmanee

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Boys’ Doubles 8 years old Winner: Sorawit Limvatanayingyong & Trin Pathomsak Runner-up: Sirin Sila-On & Phalat Tejavibulya Boys’ Doubles 10 years old Winner: Punn Lavichant & Aruth Chinsupakul Runner-up: Setsiri Chaiyosburana & Chadchanad Naothaworn Boys’ Doubles 14 years old Winner: Jade Techajareonvikul & Piya Charusorn Runner-up: Thanatcha Thanunmanee & Muntira Samalapa

A friendly tennis match between the tennis sections of both Clubs was played on Saturday, 3rd September 2016 with RBSC emerging victorious over Polo Club. The result hardly mattered as friends old and new came together in the spirit of fair play to have fun.

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BRIDGE FRIENDLY MATCH

The Henri Dunant Hall at RBSC was the venue for the RBSC vs Combined Armed and State Enterprises friendly bridge match on Saturday, 10th September 2016. The results of the match were as follows: HOME TEAM

Winners: Runners-up:

Surang Raktakanit – Narumol Mulligan Chakramon Phasukavanich – Derek Guna-Tilaka

VISITOR TEAM

Winners: Runners-up:

Suphakorn Ngam-ake-ua – Noppol Mongkolsilp (MWA) Benjarong Ramunvong – Wannawit Thamwanich (TG/MEA)

The Bridge Committee would like to thank all participants for making the day such great fun. OCTOBER 2016

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DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY The DanceSport Section held its ‘Roaring 20’s Party’ on Thursday, 15th September 2016 at The Henri Dunant Hall, which featured Dine Dance Floor Shows as couples glided over the dance floor to numbers from The Sensation Big Band. Guests were treated to Special Performance Shows and a lucky draw. The DanceSport Section would like to thank sponsors Chang Classic, Pylon Public Company Limited, and AIS.

SQUASH FRIENDLY MATCH A team of squash players from Singapore Island Country Club paid a visit to RBSC on Saturday, 10th September 2016 to take part in a friendly match. With many of RBSC players enjoying a purple patch, having just competed in the King’s and Queen’s Cup Open Finals, the home team won the match 5-3.

RBSC VICTORIOUS IN SINGAPORE The RBSC Cricket Section travelled to Singapore on Saturday, 23rd July 2016 to compete in an Intraport Match against Singapore Cricket Club. Both RBSC and SCC have some talented players - both with the bat and ball - and so it proved to be in a closely fought match which the RBSC won by 8 runs.

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COMBINED SPORTS TRIP @THE RBSC POLO CLUB

Mr. Anil Tanwani, General Committee, exchanges plaques with Mr. Michael Chong, General Committee of Raintree Club, Kuala Lumpur

On Sunday, 28th August 2016, the RBSC Polo Club Badminton, Billiards, and Tennis Sections hosted a combined sports program with members from the Raintree Club, Kuala Lumpur. This sports program, which saw players compete in badminton, billiards, and tennis friendlies, was a total success as the friendship between the two Clubs continues to flourish. After a wonderful and enjoyable day, everyone attended a welcome party at Rajkreetha Hall. The Committee would like to thank everyone who made this event possible.

Khun Tossaporn Saksanguanmanoon, Billiards Convenor and Mr. Lawrence Lee, General Manager, Raintree Club, Kuala Lumpur

Badminton Friendly Match: The RBSC Polo Club vs Raintree Club

Tennis Friendly Match vs Raintree Club

Khun Tossaporn Saksanguanmanoon, Mr. Barry Chong, General Committee, Billiards Conveor, as Master of Ceremonies Raintree Club, Kuala Lumpur OCTOBER 2016

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PONY CHALLENGE 2016

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The RBSC Polo Club Pony Challenge 2016 for young riders was held on 6th-7th August and 174 entries from 6 riding schools competed for cups and prizes from the Club and sponsors, B. Grimm and Perfect Companion (Maxwin). Featured were two B. Grimm Cups for Dressage Preliminary and Show Jumping 80 cm., and, Maxwin Cup for Show Jumping 90 cm. Successful Club riders at the event were: CLASS

RIDER

PONY

RANK

Dressage Lead-Line

Proudpenn Lowhaphandu

Dragon

Dressage Walk-Trot

Nitdhagarn Kongboonma Tanyatorn Prasertsintanah

Napa Dakota

1 4

Dressage Introductory

Parima Poosanakhom Puinune Busrapan Tidapa Thampeera

Soodlor Dolly Napa

4 5 6

Dressage Preliminary B. Grimm Cup (Team)

Navin Kasemtanakul Weerin Sumawong Natabhorn Kashemsri Na Ayudhaya

Masha Napa Dolly

Dressage Preliminary B. Grimm Cup (Individual)

Weerin Sumawong Navin Kasemtanakul

Napa Masha

4 5

Show Jumping 30-40 cm.

Tayapat Ketvoravit

Dolly

Show Jumping 60-70 cm.

Suprakasem Kashemsri Na Ayudhaya

Nicolas

Show Jumping 80 cm. B. Grimm Cup (Team - Mixed)

Sirapong Kancvalskul

Nicolas

Show Jumping 80 cm. B. Grimm Cup (Individual)

Sirapong Kancvalskul

Nicolas

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BIATHLON 2016 @ RBSC POLO CLUB

The RBSC Polo Club Swimming & Jogging Sections invite you and your family to join our highlight competition of the year, Biathlon 2016, which will be held on Saturday, 29th October 2016 at 10am–6pm at the RBSC Polo Club’s swimming pool and jogging track. Trophies will be awarded for winners, 1st runners-up and 2nd runners-up in each of the following categories: Hard Core (Individual) Male/ Female - Swim 2,000 metres, run 20.60kms Long Distance (Individual) Male/ Female – Swim 1,000 metres, run 10.30kms Medium Distance (2 persons) 1 person swims 500 metres, the other runs 5.15kms Short Distance (Individual) Male/ Female - Each participant swims 200 metres and runs 2.06kms Family Fun Team (4 persons) 2 people swim 400 metres 2 people run 4 laps each of the Jogging Track. If you are interested in participating, please contact RBSC Polo Club Sports Department at 0-2252-6731 Ext. 157, 155, and 158 or email: rattawat.j@rbsc.org to get more information and applications.

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28TH SOMBOON CUP On Saturday, 27th August 2016, the RBSC Polo Club Bridge Section held the 28th Somboon Cup at Rajkreetha Hall. The event was contested by 46 pairs of bridge players and the Committee would like to thank everyone who participated and made it a great day of bridge action.

YOUR FITNESS IS OUR CONCERN

On Saturday, 6th August 2016, RBSC Polo’s Physical Fitness Section held a health seminar under the topic “What Is GERD?” The event attracted more than 60 Members who fully participated in both the presentation and the Q&A session, which were both educational and entertaining. An informative presentation by Asst. Prof. Dr. Yudhtana Sattawatthamrong of Bumrungrad International Hospital was warmly appreciated by everyone. Coffee breaks and sumptuous desserts were served after the event. This is one of the services that RBSC Polo’s Physical Fitness Section would like to provide for the club’s Members. We remain true to our slogan: “Your fitness is our concern”.

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40 LIFESTYLE - TRAVEL - SAFARI TOURS

OUT OF AFRICA – SAFARIS AROUND THE WORLD For many, an African safari represents the ultimate travel experience. Once the dominion of colonial explorers and hunters, today, Africa’s vast savannas are as likely to be the backdrop for luxurious eco-lodges as they are migrating wildebeest.

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The West’s fascination with Africa has been documented time and again in films and literature – from the malevolent wilderness of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness to the romanticized Kenya of Karen Blixen’s Out of Africa. And while the continent is no longer quite the undiscovered frontier it once was, travellers are still drawn to its beautiful landscapes and spellbound by the creatures that call them home. While Africa’s savannas might offer the quintessential safari experience, safaris aren’t exclusive to Africa. There are many parts of the world where the wildlife is just as captivating and the ecosystems just as rich. The jungles of Borneo, for instance, are home to Asian elephants, proboscis monkeys and orangutans, while Australia’s endemic species are some of the most unique in the world. For travellers with an adventurous spirit and the desire to witness the planet’s most diverse and precious ecosystems first-hand, here are some unbeatable worldwide safari destinations.

AFRICA – THE BIG FIVE When hunters coined the phrase ‘big five’, they were referring to lions, African elephants, leopards, buffalo and rhinoceros – the animals most dangerous to hunt on foot. While most modern safari-goers are armed with nothing more lethal than a DSLR and telephoto lens, these creatures are still popular targets of an African adventure; the success of a safari often gauged by how many big-five sightings occur. The Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya and adjacent Serengeti in Tanzania are the best places to observe African wildlife in action. These sprawling tracts of land set the scene for the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, as well as zebra and Thomson’s gazelle. So much prey in turn attracts big cats and other predators like hyenas and cheetahs, while crocodiles wait in the rivers. Kruger National Park in South Africa is also abundant in wildlife. One of the largest game parks in Africa, it is home to more species of mammal than any other reserve on the continent. Elephants are present in the thousands, and in addition to the big five, travellers can spy endangered African Wild Dogs, cheetahs, hippos, giraffes and zebras. GETTING THERE: Transfer from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro Airport or

Arusha Airport. From here, it’s an eight-hour land transfer to the park or short trip via small aircraft to the Serengeti’s Kirawira Airstrip. WHERE TO STAY:

* Bilila Lodge Kempinski – stylish five-star property with views of the Serengeti plains. * Protea Kruger Gate, Kruger Park – suites and chalets set around a ‘Tree House’ where guests can sleep beneath the stars.

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BORNEO – ORANGUTANS AND ECO-TREKS No visit to Borneo would be complete without a few encounters with its most famous inhabitant – the orangutan. Sanctuaries can be found right across the island, the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center in Sabah the most prolific. This sanctuary comprises 4,300 hectares of rainforest and visitors can observe the endangered primates via raised walkways or take a five-kilometre trek through the mangroves of Sepilok Reserve. Another highlight of Borneo is Mount Kinabalu. This UNESCO heritage site has more than 100 mammal and 4,500 plant species and is a great place to conduct a Borneo safari. Kinabalu’s summit can be reached in a two-day hike and sunrise views from the peak are breathtaking. Fauna includes deer, leopard cats, orangutans, otters and weasels, with hundreds of species of butterflies and birds brightening up the rainforest canopy. GETTING THERE: Fly to Kuala

Lumpur then transfer to Kota Kinabalu. Tours and land transfers across Sabah can be arranged from the city centre.

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WHERE TO STAY:

* Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Hotel – comfortable business-class hotel in the city. * Gayana Eco Resort – luxurious modern island resort on Pangkor Island, a short boat trip from the mainland.

INDIA – ON THE TRAIL OF THE TIGER Africa might have the traditional ‘big five’ but India is home to the tiger. It also boasts Indian elephants, Asiatic lions, Indian rhinoceros, bears and several sub-species of endangered leopards – more than enough wildlife to keep safari-goers glued to their viewfinders. The Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is the perfect place to launch an Indian safari, home to the world’s only remaining Asiatic lions, as well as leopards, antelope, deer, wild boar, hyenas, crocodiles and 250 different species of birds. Kanha National Park in the centre of India is also rich with flora and fauna. The park’s lush forests inspired Rudyard

Kipling’s Jungle Book and many endangered species call it home, including the swamp deer, the Bengal tiger and a variety of leopards. Tigers can be tracked by guided 4WD or by elephant-back. GETTING THERE: From Dehli, fly to

Ahmedabad, 390km from Gir National Park, or from Mumbai to Diu, at a distance of 110km. For Kanha National Park, fly from Delhi to Nagpur (also the geographical centre of India), then drive the remaining 280km. WHERE TO STAY:

* Lion Safari Camp, Sasan Gir – 20 luxury tents surrounded by mango trees. * Royal Tiger Resort, Kanha National Park – rustic lodge-style accommodation within Kanha National Park.

AMAZON – RIVER & JUNGLE The rainforests of the Amazon basin are unrivaled in size and home to millions of plant and animal species. Safaris can traverse both jungle and river, and can include visits to research

centres, adventures down the Amazon in dug-out canoes, treks through dense rainforest and home-stays in local villages.

* Juma Lake Inn – rustic, eco-friendly over-water accommodation.

Wildlife to spot in this part of the world includes toucans and macaws, piranhas, sloths, pink dolphins, monkeys (the howler monkey in particular), anacondas, pumas and jaguars. Juma Lake is one area where human development is minimal and travellers can trek, meet locals, canoe, fish, and at night, stargaze.

AUSTRALIA – OUTBACK ADVENTURES

Mamori Lake is also a popular entry-level Amazonian safari spot. A hundred kilometres from Manaus, tour operators here offer jungle treks, crocodile and piranha spotting, bird-watching and cultural exchanges with local villagers. GETTING THERE: Fly to Sao Paulo or

Rio de Janeiro, then take a four-hour domestic flight to Manaus, on the Rio Negro. From Manaus, launch a river safari into the Amazon with one of the many tour operators based there. WHERE TO STAY:

* Tropical Manaus – large luxury hotel in the middle of the Amazon rainforest.

Due to the country’s size, an Australian safari should focus on a specific area. Any trip through the Australian outback is guaranteed to include multiple sightings of wildlife, so travellers should make their decisions based upon what sort of geographical area they want to explore and what time of year they plan to visit. In the ‘Red Center’ of Australia lies Uluru (Ayers Rock). The national parkland surrounding this immense sandstone monolith is home to wallabies, dingoes, possums, emus, goannas and red kangaroos, the landscapes dry and sparsely vegetated. The best time of year to visit is in the cooler, dryer months of April/May and September/October. Kakadu National Park, by contrast, is an area of lush rainforests, mangroves, rivers and waterfalls. There are more than 60 species of mammal here including kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and dingoes, plus 33 species of

endangered animals. The best time of year to visit is in the dry season, from May to September, with waterfalls at their most beautiful closer to May and wildlife most abundant towards September. Visitors must be especially wary of crocodiles. GETTING THERE: Fly to Darwin for Kakadu National Park, then drive the remaining 171km in a 4WD. For Uluru, flights can be booked from any major Australian city to Alice Springs where 4WD tours can be booked. WHERE TO STAY:

* Longitude 131 – Fifteen boutique tents at the border of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. * Bamurru Plains – Nine luxury safaris suites a three-hour drive from Darwin.

For more information on any of these safari travels or to book a hotel room in one of more than 150,000 hotels worldwide, go to www.agoda.com.

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ARCHITECTURAL GOODNESS CREATING A HOME FOR HEALTH, WEALTH & HAPPINESS For thousands of years, Chinese emperors, royalty, and nobility tapped into the mysterious world of Feng Shui to ensure everything they built and every action they took was properly aligned to this ancient art. Once the preserve of the titled and powerful, today Feng Shui teachings are available to anyone who wants to explore a world of numbers, signs, and objects. From the visible to the invisible, the tangible to the intangible, Feng Shui allows a person to harness a power that surrounds us all if they have the right keys.

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As one of only of three “Black Hat Taoist” practitioners in the world, Varathanat ‘Master Ma’ Assakulkovit has spent his life exploring every facet of Feng Shui from orienting buildings, dwellings, and other structures to studying and collecting a huge array of gemstones. With this wealth of experience, Master Ma recently allowed RBSC Magazine exclusive access to his latest development; Flying Dragon Mansion. Stephen L. Field, an authority on early Chinese cosmology as it pertains to the ancient art of Feng Shui wrote in his book The Zangshu, “Qi rides the wind and scatters, but is retained when encountering water” and so Master Ma’s Flying Dragon Mansion features a stunning five-element waterfall, man-made lake with auspicious sculptures, and illuminated tress to capture Qi that flows freely through the universe. The natural environment around Flying Dragon Mansion has been disturbed as little as possible during the construction stage with huge trees left in place and indigenous plant and animal life encouraged to grow and breed. Master Ma’s team of talented architects and engineers have built

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various Feng Shui structures across the vast estate that have been strategically placed to attract Qi to his property. In fact, the scene after dark when the trees, waterfall, structures, and lake are illuminated is indeed visually stunning. Parts of the southwestern edge of the Khorat Plateau encircle Master Maâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property creating a natural bowl that draws in energy. With his extensive knowledge of aligning buildings, Master Ma has been able to channel energy to his property by installing a series of structures that use water to retain Qi. The aptly named Five-Element Waterfall is one such structure that contains gemstones, Buddhist effigies, and other items, to capture Qi. As with the ever-expanding universe, Feng Shui never stops moving and everything is constantly changing. What people have to do is take good care of energy and try to control it using objects that attract the key element, Qi. Another important factor is colour and having the five element colours represented is important. Yellow is earth, silver is metal, blue is water, green is wood, and red is fire.

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BILLION DOLLAR ECO-ISLAND

THE GIANT GREEN PEBBLE

3D DOODLES

New York City-based Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DS+R) has beaten nine other firms in an international competition for the South Sea Pearl Eco-Island – a man-made tourism hub planned for China’s Haikou Bay. Funded by Chinese developer HNA Group, the crescent-shaped island is envisioned as a tropical eco-tourism hub that will include a theme park, harbour, and a port with a capacity for two large cruise ships.

Taipei’s skyline is best known for Taipei 101 – the world’s tallest green building – but another sculptural building will soon hold its own as the city’s latest icon of sustainability. International architecture firm Aedas is nearing completion on Lè Architecture, a pebble-shaped office building wrapped in vertical green vegetation and designed to achieve LEED Gold certification.

Wobbleworks’ widely popular 3Doodler pen has been updated to a model that can draw wood, copper, and bronze sculptures in mid-air. The 3Doodler Pro works like a hybrid 3D printer and hot glue gun, melting composite material sticks into three-dimensional shapes and then cooling them with an embedded fan. The creators hope to inspire new generations of designers and architects with this emerging technology.

The strength of the project is its clarity in realizing the Eco-Island as a whole. It will create a beautiful, iconic form rising naturally out of the landscape, recalling the volcanic caldera of the area, and shaping the island into a continuous structure that would be an extremely efficient compaction of resort, retail, and housing. The project leaves the rest of the island as a place for aquaculture and agriculture, recreation, resort living, and cultural facilities.

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Created as part of a greater revitalization project in Taipei’s Nangang District, Lè Architecture is an 18-storey green office building that mimics the likeness of a standing moss-covered pebble with its tapered silhouette. Flat glass panels clad the exterior and give the building a polished finish. Vertical aluminum fins loop around the building to minimize unwanted solar heat gain. At night, the glazed building will be illuminated with different lighting effects to make the office appear to shimmer like a gem.

The 3Doodler Pro features dials that control speed, temperature, and a fan to help cool projects as an artist works. An LCD screen displays the temperature, giving artists plenty of control over the details of their creations. The kit includes an additional, portable battery pack and nozzles and highlights the pen’s sleek, new carbon fibre shell. Right now, the 3Doodler is priced at US$249 and will be available in select stores, as well as from www.the3doodler.com.

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CANADA’S ULTIMATE TRAIL

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As our children are the future of humanity, it is critical that educational institutes raise a generation of knowledgeable kids who understand how to be good stewards of the earth. That’s the goal of an innovative urban farm school being built in San Francisco that will educate preschoolers through 8th graders with an ecology farm curriculum based on Waldorf Education.

Canada’s huge cross-country network of trails for cyclists, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts is finally nearing completion. To date, more than 20,000km of car-free trails have been connected, 26% of which are on water. According to The Great Trail web site, 80% of Canada’s population lives within 30 minutes of what is said to be the largest recreational trail in the world.

The school’s facade and roof have been covered with soil and plants to create a “Living Building” that achieves a number of objectives; the plants provide green space, air filtration and oxygen, and absorb storm water runoff to prevent flooding. The living roof and walls will also absorb sound to prevent excessive noise, and flowers planted on the green roof will provide food and support for the pollinators that are so critical to agricultural production.

While emphasis has been placed in European cities on cycling as a form of green transportation, The Great Trail gives Canadians – and visitors – the opportunity to not only commute, but also enjoy a variety of other activities amid the country’s diverse landscapes and cityscapes. Walking or hiking, cycling, paddling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are top pastimes. The Great Trail project has also boosted local communities.

Microbead beauty products will soon be a thing of the past in the UK, as the government there recently announced plans to ban them by the end of 2017. The abrasive bits meant to scrub away blemishes have been found to cause harm to aquatic life and ecosystems after being washed down the drain. The UK follows the US decision to ban the problematic beads after a petition signed by over 350,000 people, but some groups say the ban doesn’t go far enough. Greenpeace thinks the ban should extend to other products, according to The Guardian newspaper. The group’s ocean campaigner Louise Edge said, “Marine life doesn’t distinguish between plastic from a face wash and plastic from a washing detergent, so it makes no sense for this ban to be limited to some products and not others, as is currently proposed.”

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PATEK PHILIPPE RAISES THE BAR For over 175 years without interruption, Patek Philippe has been perpetuating the tradition of Genevan watchmaking. As the last family-owned independent watch manufacturer in Geneva, it enjoys total creative freedom to entirely design, produce, and assemble what experts agree to be the finest timepieces in the world. This is exemplified in two new models, World Time and Grandmaster Chime, both of which awed aficionados, collectors, and connoisseurs of mechanical timepieces at Baselworld 2016. The Patek Philippe World Time Chronograph combines patent World Time mechanism with a proprietary self-winding chronograph movement, while the Grandmaster Chime boasts a novel and distinctive exterior. Featuring 20 complications, it redefines the benchmark in complicated wristwatches.

BECOME A THAI CHEF The Department of Thai Gastronomy at the Dusit Thani Hotel School is offering two cooking courses – 60 hours and 120 hours – that will show you how to master up to 65 Thai dishes and 25 Thai desserts. The 60-hour course spans one month and covers 30 Thai dishes and 15 desserts with lessons conducted for three hours per day Monday to Friday (9am-noon or 1-4pm) with 51 hours of practical cooking and 9 hours of theory including fruit and vegetable carving and Thai kitchen and Thai restaurant operations management. Students will receive a Certificate of Achievement that’s accredited by the Ministry of Education. There are only a handful of courses remaining for 2016 but new classes do start again in January 2017. For more information, contact 0-2013-9999 Ext. 2993.

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Dear Golfing Members, I am pleased to report that the construction of the new Sports Pavilion is finally underway. The usual services of the old clubhouse have been arranged and relocated as announced by the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s management. During the time of this construction, the Golf Committee will do its best to ensure members that golf course and driving range services will not be affected. However, F&B services, changing room facilities and the pro shop have been relocated to the main building. The Golf Committee apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. This month, member will see an introduction of the new tee box for hole #9. The tee box has been extended such that the hole can be played longer as it should be for a par 5. However, I would like to remind golfing members that the safety on the golf course is our main concern. Golfers on the fairway on hole #5 must be aware and give way to golfers teeing off from hole #9 (local etiquette). The Golf Committee would like to sincerely thank those members who participated in the intraport matches with RTAF and RTN as this helped us consolidate the good relationships that have been going on for a long time. We would also like to invite everyone to participate in the annual Round Up event, where many prizes are waiting to be won! Finally, I would like to thank all members for the support that has been given to the Golf Section and the committee throughout the year. I hope that all golfing members enjoyed golfing with improved facilities and the golfing events that were provided. I would also like to thank the General Committee for their support for the Golf Section. Lastly, I would like to express my gratitude to the current and past Golf Committee members and staff for their hard work and dedication throughout recent years. Above all, we wish you good health and happy golfing at RBSC. Dr. Rattachat Mongkolnavin Captain of Golf RBSC

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From L-R: Dr. Rattachat Khun Soratat Dr. Tonphong Dr. Ketchayong Khun Supasith Khun Pracha Khun Pulrit Mr. Suvir Khun Vichai Khun Pimuk

Mongkolnavin (Captain) Rojanasoonthon (Entertainment) Kaewkongka (Jr. Program/ Teaching Pro) Skowratananont Sima-Aree (Driving Range) Sivasiamphai (Interport/Intraport) Praneeprachachon (Greens/Fairways) Sachdev (Publicity) Srisakulyanon (Finance) Simaroj (Competition)

Saturday, 29th October 2016

Annual Golf Round-up

Saturday, 5th November 2016

AGM & Annual Golf Night

Saturday, 19th November 2016

Sweet Sixty Tournament

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KHANET DEFENDS CAPTAIN’S PRIZE

L: Dr. Rattachat Mongkolnavin R: Khun Khanet Sudhinaraset

L: Dr. Rattachat Mongkolnavin R: Dr. Tonphong Kaewkongka

L to R: Khun Khanet Sudhinaraset, Khun Songkran Issara, Mr. Eric Hudsan, Khun Manaphan Vongpivat

L to R: Khun Pakorn Mojdara, Khun Athikom Xanthavanij, Dr. Pranot Nipatasaj, Khun Sompiti Rattanasudjai

Khun Pimuk Simaroj

Khun Attapong Thammapala

Khun Supasith Sima-aree

Some 24 golfers took part in the annual Golf Captain’s prize on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21th August 2016. The format of the tournament – chosen by the Golf Captain – followed that of the last few years and was decided on two days of stroke play (with handicap) with the added condition of participants being limited to a total of five clubs. Despite the difficulties playing with a limited number of clubs and playing 2/3 of normal handicap, RBSC’s golfers showed their abilities by turning in some very creditable scores. Khanet Sudhinaraset, who was the defending champion from last year, took a two stroke lead on the first day with a net 66. On the second day, Khanet extended his lead with a good start and despite dropping shots on the last few holes still managed to defeat runner up Dr. Tonphong by three shots. Khanet, who also won the St. Amory Cup earlier in the month, said, “I practiced with five clubs for a month before the tournament as it is harder to defend the title than to win it for the first time.” Khanet is a former Grandmaster of the International Practical Shooting Confederation and represented Thailand in competitions all over the world for many years. OCTOBER 2016

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L to R: Khun Siripat Swasdiburi, Khun Poomthep Malakul Na Ayudhaya, Khun Sudsan Narintarangkul Na Ayuthya, Khun Pirasut Rodanant

L to R: Dr. Tonphong Kaewkongka, Khun Poj-piman Nawadhinsukh, Dr. Rattachat Mongkolnavin

L to R: Khun Attapong Thammapala, Dr. Ketchayong Skowratananont, Khun Nitichai Bhumithaworn

L to R: Khun Supasith Sima-aree, Khun Piyakan Kriangkrai, Khun Pimuk Simaroj

L to R: Mr. Rishi Sivasiamphai, Mr. Suvir Sachdev, Mr. Pracha Sivasiamphai

L to R: Khun Krisda Leeaphorn, Khun Vichai Srisakulyanon, Khun Chawalit Chanarat, Khun Parkpoom Svetasobhana

Khun Pirasut Rodanant

Khun Poj-piman Nawadhinsukh

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Khun Songkran Issara

Khun Nitichai Bhumithaworn

Mr. Suvir Sachdev

Mr. Rishi Sivasiamphai

Dr. Rattachat Mongkolnavin

Khun Siripat Swasdiburi

Mr. Pracha Sivasiamphai

Khun Athikom Xanthavanij OCTOBER 2016

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RBSC WINS PLAYOFF AGAINST RTN

L: Admiral Paitoon Prasopsin R: Dr. Rattachat Mongkolnavin

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Early on the morning of 27th August a team of RBSC golfers left the club by bus to participate in the Intraport match with The Royal Thai Navy. 43 golfers participated in the event at the Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Course in Sattahip. After a journey of 2 Â˝ hours the bus arrived and we were treated to breakfast. After the game at the extremely tricky golf course the Navy team hosted an early dinner and prize giving. The tournament was to be decided by using the 5 best scores on each side and then a further 10 scores chosen by lucky draw. After the initial scores were counted RBSC were leading, but by the time the penultimate score card was reached the Navy team were ahead by 2 matches. In a very generous gesture the hosts decided to allow the last score to count for double points and when RBSC won the final score was tied. A sudden death draw was performed and RBSC emerged as the winners. RBSC must thank the Royal Thai Navy for their hospitality and generosity which resulted in a very enjoyable outing for our golfers.

Khun Athaporn Khaimarn

Khun Prayote Sudchainark

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L: Khun Pongthai Asavanant R: Khun Kritapol Sundaravej

RBSC: Khun Viraj Chiengsong, Khun Vichet Bunthuwong

Khun Manu Cholumpi

Khun Poomhatai Svetasobhana

Khun Ekpet Chansue

Khun Thapakorn Sowanna

L: Khun Nitichai Bhumithaworn R: Khun Soratat Rojanasoonthon

Khun Kampone Nuntakwang

Khun Krisda Leeaphorn

Khun Suchart Chalermkarnchana

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ALL SQUARE IN RTAF INTRAPORT On Friday 16th September 2016, 41 RBSC golfers travelled the short distance to Kantarat Golf Course at Don Muang Airport for an Intraport match with The Royal Thai Air Force. The conditions were quite difficult as the course is very narrow and long with plenty of trees and water. Even though it was impressive to see so many aircraft landing and taking off on both the runways that run alongside the course, the noise made concentrating on the game very difficult. Afterwards at the prize giving dinner, 30 scores were chosen from each side by lucky draw and the results were full of excitement with the points evenly split between the two teams. Dr. Rattachat Mongkolnavin Air Chief Marshal Treetod Sonjance (Commander-in-Chief)

Khun Bhumindr Harinsuit

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Khun Viraj Chiengsong

L: Dr.Tonphong Kaewkongka R: Dr. Rattachat Mongkolnavin

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L to R: Dr. Rattachat Mongkolnavin, Air Chief Marshal Wattana Maneenai (Deputy Commander-in-Chief), Khun Chawalit Chanarat, Maj. Pansuang Xumsai Na Ayudhya

L to R: Khun Kwanchai Svastisinha, Khun Atirat Chongcharoenrat, Gp.Capt. Siriwut Burakamkovit, Khun Subhakorn Bhalakula

Khun Charn Chanvipava

Khun Kulaputt Samsen

Khun Pimuk Simaroj

Khun Sukasemgrit Triwittayakun

Khun Sing Phaychanpheng

Khun Athikom Xanthavanij

RBSC: Khun Viraj Chiengsong, Khun Manu Cholumpi

RBSC: Dr. Pranot Nipatasaj, Khun Chatchawin Tangjaitrong

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LADIES GOLF CAPTAIN’S MESSAGE Dear Lady Golf Members, I would like to thank all the lady golfers who turned out for the annual Pol. Gen. Chamras Cup on Monday, 12th September 2016. We had a marvelous time, which was made all the more special, as I was fortunate enough to finish as the tournament’s winner ahead of Jittima Viboonlarp. Although I may have emerged as this year’s winner, there was some exceptional golf on display, especially from Piyaporn Siripathoommas, Dr. Khunying Mallika Wannakrairot, Kanokjit Lertprasopsuk, and Malai Ravibanjurdkul. As Captain of the Ladies Golf Section at RBSC and RBSC Polo Club, it is part of my duty to inform Members of the upcoming changes that will be happening to our clubhouse. As you are no doubt aware, the clubhouse was closed on Monday, 26th September for decommissioning and strip-out, and from Monday, 10th October, the structure will be demolished and the site cleared for the construction of our new Sports Pavilion, which is slated for completion in December 2017. As we move towards the end of another very successful year of golf, I would like to encourage all lady golfers to register for the final two competitions in the Ladies Golf Section. Our Ladies’ Scramble and AGM will take place on 2nd November while the finale of the year, the Christmas Competition, is scheduled for 19th December. I hope to see as many Members as possible for these events, particularly our AGM. If you have a spare hour, then perhaps you can follow the golf tips in this month’s edition, which you can find on page 66. Most importantly, keep enjoying and improving your game and I look forward to seeing everyone at our AGM. Netrnapis Tangtrongvattana Ladies’ Golf Captain

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Bhoocha-oom Divari Jitcharoongphorn Tangtrongvattana Watanabe

Khun Jittima Khun Vipa

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Captain’s Prizes Ladies’ Scramble & AGM Christmas Competition

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L to R: Khun Thipawan Mandukananda, Khun Pongnet Mandukananda, Khun Jittima Viboonlarp

L to R: Khun Thipawan Mandukananda, Khun Pongnet Mandukananda, Khun Netrnapis Tangtrongvattana

Khun Sariya Chanpen

Khun Jetsuda Sitachitt

Khun Praneet Tinawong

Mrs. Fuyumi Watanabe

POL. GEN. CHAMRAS CUP 2016 The RBSC Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Golf Section hosted the annual Pol. Gen. Chamras Cup on Monday, 12th September 2016 with 32 lady golfers teeing-off for the coveted cup, which unlike other tournaments hosted at the Club is played under the Stableford system. After 18 testing holes, Khun Netrnapis Tangtrongvattana emerged victorious with a score of 39 points edging out runner-up Khun Jittima Viboonlarp with 37 points. Special prizes for Nearest the Pin went to Khun Piyaporn Siripathoommas (#1), Dr. Khunying Mallika Wannakrairot (#4), Khun Kanokjit Lertprasopsuk (#13), and Khun Malai Ravibanjurdkul (#17). OCTOBER 2016

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L to R: Khun Sida Schmidt, Dr. Yolvilai Sethabutra, Khun Piyaporn Siripathoommas, Khun Supitr Jivamongkol

L to R: Khun Jittima Viboonlarp, Khun Vipa Patanavanichkul, Khun Kunnikar Pijffers, Khun Rambha Bhoocha-oom

Khun Sida Schmidt

Khun Kanokjit Lertprasopsuk

Khun Praneet Tinawong

Dr. K. Y. Mallika Wannakrairot

Khun Porn-apha Taworntawat

Khun Premsiri Brady

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L to R: Dr. Nadapropai Sucharitkul, Khun Riam Namsap-anan, Mrs. Fuyumi Watanabe, Khun Sumana Na ranong

L to R: Khun Malai Ravibanjurdkul, Khun Yaovanee Tulyasathien, Mrs. Regina Maeder, Khun Linlee Khemapanon

L to R: Khun Sasitorn Chokwatana, Khun Kanokjit Lertprasopsuk, Khun Rungravee Mapaisansin, Khun Netnapis Tangtrongvattana

Khun Netrnapis Tangtrongvattana

Dr. Yolvilai Sethabutra

Khun Supitr Jivamongkol

Mrs. Margot Homburg

Khun Tasanee Chusoipin

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Pic1: Start you practice session with 10 minutes at the chipping green

Pic2: Spend 5 minutes practicing bunker shots

Pic4: Spend 15 minutes practicing wedge shots off the grass

Pic3: Practice your long game for 20 minutes

Pic5: Finish off with 10 minutes of putting practice

HOW TO MAXIMIZE PRACTICE TIME To score lower you must improve your short game (chipping, bunker and putting). So you must spend twice as much time practicing it than your long game. If you practice for 1 hour hitting drivers, 3 woods and irons, you must practice 2 hours on your short game. So if you only have 1 hour to practice, try doing it like thisâ&#x20AC;Ś 1) Spend your first 10 minutes over at the chipping green just warming up and getting a feel for rhythm. Maybe only 20 balls. 2) Then go over to the practice bunker and spend 5 minutes there hitting maybe 10 or 15 balls.

3) Now go over to the range and take a tray of 40 balls. Hit 10 balls each with your 100 yard club and 150 yard club. Then 10 balls with your 3 wood and 10 with your driver. This should take 20 minutes. 4) Now take another tray of balls and go over to the grass practice area and hit 40, 50 and 60 yard shots with your sand wedge or pitching wedge. This should take 15 minutes. 5) Finally, go and spend 10 minutes on the putting green practicing distance control (long putts) and short 3 or 4 footers.

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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BAVARIAN OKTOBERFEST PROMOTION

The very first Oktoberfest folk festival was held in Munich, Germany in 1810 and included a travelling funfair and beer festival that helped to promote Bavarian agriculture. Over the past 200 hundred years, Oktoberfest has grown to become a global folk event that’s celebrate all over the world and here at RBSC our chefs have created a menu that reflects some of the finest traditional German foods. This year’s menu includes classic dishes such as meatloaf, veal, Shublic, Nuremburg, and Frankfurter sausages, Hamburg steak, meatballs and barbecue sparerib all served with side dishes and fresh vegetables. The home-made meatloaf bacon with Gemstone potato-green bean salad is a great way to start your meal, but if you’re dining with friends then perhaps the mixed grilled sausages (veal, Shublic, Nuremburg, Frankfurter) in BBQ sauce served with mashed potato and sauerkraut would be an ideal dish for sharing.

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The forerunner of the world famous hamburger, the Hamburg Steak (beef or pork) is served with a delicious mushroom gravy sauce, mashed potato and vegetables. For a true taste of Oktoberfest, look no further than the Bavarian (pork) meatballs in caper sauce (Konigsberg Klopse) served with parsley potato and beetroot salad. Along with sausages and sauerkraut, Bavarian meatballs can be traced back over one hundred years. Completing the menu this month is the traditional BBQ pork spareribs served with pineapple coleslaw, corn on the cob and fried potato. Of course, any Oktoberfest would not be complete without a selection of tasty desserts. Enough to satisfy any sweet tooth, the Black Forest Cake is a very rich, old-fashioned chocolate layered cake that’s been soaked in liqueur. Something a little lighter but no less enjoyable is the homemade apple strudel with vanilla sauce. If you want to go the whole hog, you may want to order a glass or pitcher of beer.

BBQ pork spareribs

Mixed grilled sausage with BBQ sauce

Homemade meatloaf bacon

Bavarian pork meatballs in caper sauce

Hamburg steak with gravy mushroom sauce

Homemade apple strudel with vanilla sauce

Black forest cake

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SURF & TURF

The chefs at RBSC Polo Club have created a spectacular menu for Members to feast upon this month with top catches from the ocean and all-time German favourites dishes. Fish is one of the best sources for important nutrients, such as protein and vitamin D, and also offers a dozen health benefits. This month, we invite you to sample five tasty fish dishes from Stir-fried Sea Bass with Mixed Nuts, Fish Ball Green Curry with Roti, Sour Soup with Sea Bass and Vegetable Omelette, Fried Mackerel with Herbs, and a wonderful Catfish Larb. With a full variety of food flavours, this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special German favourites include Pork Knuckle, a piece of delicious crispy golden brown fried pork full of mixed spices and served with full side dishes. If you like sausages, then try the Grilled Mixed Sausage, a popular

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dish of mixed sausages (pork, cheese, grilled pork, and veal) to really savour the taste. Rounding out the extensive line up of dishes are two rice-based dishes, chicken with red wine sauce and soft fried egg on rice, and pork garlic and soft fried egg on rice. With such a selection of main course dishes to choose from, Members are reminded that the desserts this month are all homemade pies just like grandma used to make. Choose between apple, pineapple or banana chocolate pies to really round out any meal. This menu is now available at Air Conditioned Bar, Dining Room, Coffee Shop, and Swimming Pool at RBSC Polo Club. For more information, contact 02-252-6731 ext. 261.

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Fish Ball Green Curry and Roti Catfish Larb Fried Makeral with Berb Sour Soup with Sea Bass Stir-fried Sea Bass with Mixed Nuts

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Chicken Chinese Red Wine Sauce Soft Fried Egg on Rice German Pork Knuckle Mixed Grilled Sausage Pork Soft Fried Egg on Rice

Apple Pie Banana Choccolate Pie Pineapple Pie

Available at Air Conditioned Bar, Dining Room, and Coffee Shop at RBSC Polo Club. OCTOBER 2016