issue 8
brislife - true story - real community
FEATURE
Toowoomba Carnival of Flower Thai Talent
From Imagination to Reality “Studio Kun” BRISLIFE
nan
ry Emma D
ion
igrat M m o d e Fre
Editor’s inbox and Contributors
Editor’s inbox
See WE at the back page
Boom Buchanan Editor
Introducing “WE” in this edition! We have worked to improve our quality and look to serve diverse member within our multicultural community. We would love to hear stories, interview interesting individuals and publish photos of you or your friends if they are willing to share. We will continue to adjust, make changes and perfecting our quality of content and look so we stay interesting and fresh. Enjoy us and feel free to share your enjoyment with others.
Contributors Supalagsana Sontichai Phra Siphutthiwithet President & Abbot at Wat Tha Buddharam Forestdale Brisbane.
Founder of face book page women in need
to help and support
mistakes and heartache.When I look in the mirror I see
Jim Jirarnuttaruj Make up & Hair artist
14 years experience in Australia & Thailand https://www.facebook.com /JimJirarnuttaruj
Santanee Otto slottochangprai@gmail.com. Columnist Design Trends
Art Director freelance grapic designer
Roger Arnaud “WE Cover”
https://www.facebook.com/ roger.arnaud.12
I considered myself as landscape photographer, but am also inspired by food, architecture and portrait photography as well. To those who might be interested in my works please feel free to visit my portfolio at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/modhirannphoto/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/modhirannphoto/ Contact me at mailto: modhirann@yahoo.com
Professional education consultant in Brisbane “ Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”
ennie ennapa holistic health therapist A teacher turned holistic health therapist, Pennie made her way through health and beauty career and end up opening her own ideal day spa. She is keen on sharing what she learnt from 10 years experience in this industry through Health and Well-being column.
3
Contents
Eigth Issue/September and October 2015
Cover talks on
m Migrati
n Freedo
ryna Emma D
6-7 Cover talk “Love Rules”
Brislife
6-7
10-11 18 Design Trends By Santanee Otto 26-27 Art By Art lover: From imagination to reality
24
True Story
20-21
22-23 26-27 18
Design Trends
Did you know? SAWASDEE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
15 16-17 20-21 24-25
Health and Wellbeing True Story Old Tales Retold: Through these wide eyes: Toowoomba Carnival of Flower by Naphak Modhiran
Real Community 3 Editor Inbox & Contributors 14 Money Talk 22-23 Dharma Sawasdee 29
TAX AGENT &ACCOUNTANT TD Business Solutions assist both new and established business customers with accounting, bookkeeping, GST, tax and registration requirements. We are experianced and qualified and provide excellent customer service at all times Please call
Thamomwan 0430 129 259 (Thai Speaking) or Tony 0412 472 166 (English Speaking)
Application issue “ SAWASDEE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE ” https://www.facebook.com/sawasdee.au.mag
Contact us Sawasdee Australia Magazine 6/159 Gailey Road Taringa QLD 4068 email : sawasdee.au.mag@gmail.com Tel: + 61 7 3870 5427 +61 424 022 334
TD Business Solutions www.tdbusiness.com.au myenquiry@tdbusiness.com.au
Experience Thai Heritage at
Thai Naramit Hendra
www.thainaramit.com.au
5 mins from Birsbane Airport and D.F.O
32685146 or 31720259
4/5 Zillman Road, Hendra Brisbane, Queensland,
- Mechanical Repair - Log book service - Road Safety Certificate (RWC) - Air-condition Please Contact
Nick
4/8 Timms Court Underwood 4114
Mobile: 0412 880 999 Office: 07 3299 3222
Cover Talks
Emma
Emma Drynan am a Brisbane girl born and bred. I went to Griffith University, where I am currently an immigration law lecturer and have always had a love for travel and different cultures. When I was in my early 20s, I went to China to learn Mandarin and ended up staying for four years. It was such an incredible experience and I loved being surrounded by such rich Chinese culture. Whilst I was there, I got a lot of attention because I was an Australian and many people asked me how to migrate to Australia. I developed 6
SAWASDEE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
reedom Drynan F
Migration
an interest in the immigration field because of this and although I was not qualified to help them at the time, I saw that there was an opportunity here to help people. I worked in a Chinese student visa company before deciding to return to Australia to further my studies in the immigration field.
granted a partner visa but it was a long process. My own parent’s story is just one in thousands of love stories every year and it was lucky to end in a happy ending. I know that not everyone is as lucky and this is why partner visas will always have a special place in my heart. I want other couples to have a chance to start a new life in Australia with their loved ones with them.
became interested in languages. When I came back, I studied Chinese and Spanish and then lived in China for 4 years.
Like many Australians, one of my parents was born in another country. My mother was from Liverpool and met my father in the UK. They fell in love and came to Australia on a tourist visa. Eventually, they were able to live together after being
What did you want to be as a child, your inspiration and motivation, hobbies, sports? I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I was younger but I was clear that I wanted to travel. I travelled after my first year of University and
She lost her husband at a young age and despite not having it easy, she made most of life, raised her children and still had time to travel. She is a ‘never say never’ kind of person and is unendingly optimistic.
Who is your role model, and why? I have a number of mentors and like to surround myself with likeminded people and people who are all leaders in their industries. Personally, one of my biggest role models is my grandmother.
prepared correctly and that relevant legislation are interpreted accurately. Where did you train to become migration agent? I did my postgraduate studies in Griffith before working under one of the most experienced immigration lawyers Queensland. The main part of your business is helping a couple that is in love to be together and often that the couple’s love lie heavily on differences of both sides, toppled with rules and regulations that can keep them together or apart, is this challenging? It is incredibly challenging for the couples, but professionally it is something we do every day. It becomes second nature for us to be
I developed an interest in the immigration field because of this and although I was not qualified to help them at the time, I saw that there was an opportunity here to help people. working the ins and outs of the visa process but we are really passionate about the outcome. It is something I enjoy doing and using the knowledge of cross- cultural interactions and law that I have learned; I want to give back to the community.
About Freedom Migration: Freedom Migration was established in 2009 and is set up to be a boutique migration firm that covers most areas of Australian immigration and visas. I wanted to create a platform to put our expertise of migration law to good use by working closely with clients to give them the best possible chance of success in their applications. After completing my studies and becoming a certified migration agent, I have had the privilege of working with different communities and indulging my passion for culture. I wanted Freedom Migration to be a firm that prioritises working in a way that best suit our
Please share a story (or two) of a couple you helped (or hear about) that stay with you? One of my favourite stories from my clients is a young couple we helped to get their partner visa. They met on the Internet through a religious dating site and fell in love. They had been flying back and forth to see each other because the girl was studying music in an exceptional music school and she had four more years before she graduated. Throughout those four years, they remained 100% committed to their relationship and when she graduated, they got married. I love stories like this when couples overcome all the obstacles and despite all the odds remain true to their love. Now, they have a happy family here.
‘do it yourself’ packages where couples can still get assistancefrom a migration agent
without the huge costs
Is there a competition in migration service business? What strategy you use in doing business with this nature so that people come to you for assistance/service. There are a few migration services around but there are not too many in Brisbane that specialise in partner visas. I think the most important thing when running a migration firm is being genuine and compassionate with clients. I have worked as a volunteer with the Refugee and Immigration Legal Service providing migration and visa advice to refugees and underprivileged people, so I understand that sometimes finances can be a big burden on families and couples when they apply for a partner visa. This is why we offer ‘do it yourself’ packages where couples can still get assistance from a migration agent without the huge costs. One thing that is very important and that makes us different from everyone else is that we are generous with our advice. A lot of other firms don’t give out too much information because they want you to sign with them or they’re afraid to lose business but we really don’t believe in that. We want to genuinely help them, educate them and if they do decide to become our clients we are more than happy to
As a boutique firm, I really do get to meet amazing people and I love being close to my clients. We go out into the community as much as we can so that we can meet new people and each time it reminds me of why I started working in this field in the first place. Your own and your business future: Our biggest goal is to be the leading partner visa specialist migration firm in Queensland and a firm where people from all different cultures can comfortably approach us for help and trust that we will do our best to get their visas granted. Our long-term goal is to have service providers and branches of Freedom Migration in various countries so that we can provide quality service on the other applicant’s side and to give them services in their own language too. We will continue to host ‘Do it yourself’ partner visa workshops and free information sessions and really focus on bringing good news to these couples and families. I believe that everyone deserves to be together with their loved ones and I want Freedom Migration to be one of the best firms at delivering a happily ever after to our clients. 7
riginally from Victoria, Gavin Guy is an honest and hard- working Brisbane businessman who met the love of his life, Janthip Aronran in 2010. Introduced by a mutual friend, the couple’s friendship blossomed as they chatted through Skype and on the phone. It wasn’t until 2010 that they met in person.
Lovewins again
“Jan used to live in Thailand about five hours drive out of Bangkok,” Gavin said. “I remember when my friend and his wife and I, made the drive to see her, it felt like such a long trip. I was literally on my way to a blind date.” “When I met her, the four of us went out for dinner and I really enjoyed her company. It was everything I had hoped for,” he said. Gavin said that he had to return to Bangkok with his friends the next day but was excited when Jan said she would come along. “It didn’t take long for us to realise that we really liked each other and after a couple of years of courtship we got married,” he said. “We had to be separated for most of that time because we had to get our partner visa. Whilst, I was in Australia, Jan was running around in Bangkok making countless five hour trips back and forth to settle the applications.” “She would have to get the documents translated in to English on top of her work commitments. It was extremely stressful,” Gavin said. Without the help of a migration agent, Gavin says that they struggled to get their partner visa appligranted a partner visa but it was a became interested in languages. cation done correctly. long process. My own parent’s When I came back, I studied “The forms and their names kept changing and story is just one in thousands of Chinese and Spanish and then we kept making mistakes in our applications,” love stories every year and it was lived in China for 4 years. heasaid. am Brisbane girl born and an interest in the immigration field lucky to end in a happy ending. I “It was god-send when webecause met Emma at the bred. I wentato Griffith Universiof this and although I know that not everyone is as Who is your role model, and why? Songkran Festival in Brisbane. We saw her ty, was not qualifiedstall to help them at lucky and this is why partner visas I have a number of mentors and like and Ijoined the long line of the people where am currently an immitime, waiting I saw thattothere was an will always have a special place in to surround myself with likemindask her questions. It was one of the gration law migration lecturer and have opportunity here to help people. I my heart. I want other couples to ed people and people who are all alwaysbest hadthings a lovewe for ever traveldid.” and worked in a Chinese student visa have a chance to start a new life leaders in their industries. different cultures. When I was in company before deciding to in Australia with their loved ones Personally, one of my biggest role “You don’t know how much you need profes-to further my my early 20s, I went to China to return to Australia with them. models is my grandmother. She helpand until you’re the learn sional Mandarin ended up actually studiesstuck in the in immigration field. lost her husband at a young age immigration and Like you’re out one of my staying for four years.process It was such manyfilling Australians, What did you want to be as a and despite not having it easy, she forms in experience the dark.” Gavin an incredible and I said. parents was born in another child, your inspiration and made most of life, raised her says that the FreedomMy Migration loved Gavin being surrounded by team such at country. mother was from motivation, hobbies, sports? children and still had time to was really good to work and madeand himmet feelmy father in rich Chinese culture. Whilst I waswith Liverpool I didn’t know what I wanted to be travel. She is a ‘never say never’ his applications them. there,comfortable I got a lotleaving of attention the UK.toThey fell in love and came when I was younger but I was kind of person and is unendingly “What can they really their stuff,” because I was anI say, Australian and know to Australia on he a tourist visa. clear that I wanted to travel. I optimistic. many said. people asked me how to Eventually, they were able to live travelled after my first year of together after being “With their help, our visa was granted and Jan was able to join me more permanently in Australia.” “I honestly don’t know how long it would’ve taken if we didn’t have Emma’s help and I Don’t risk your family’s future. Contact them today: would definitely recommend Freedom MigraEmma Drynan tion to anyone.”
Gavin
Registered Migration Agent # 0960361 PH: 07 3112 5204 http://www.freedommigration.com
We are the professional Thai massage & beauty salon in the heart of Toowong and Fortitude Valley. We have highly qualified therapists providing exclusive treatments and excellent services. From the moment you step into our salon, you can feel the Thai style experience, relax, refresh the mind and revitalizing the body seems to be what everyone needs nowadays. After a hectic schedule, most people have a busy lifestyle and a stressful day. At Alissa Thai Massage & Beauty, we promote good health and emotional well being, fix the knots, soothe the muscles, improve circulation, release the energy flow and make you feel rejuvenated. We use organic massage oils and luxurious Payot products. Our broad customer base include expatriates, office workers, housewives, university students as well as foreign customers who come from other states and territories of Australia to visit us.
1st floor 201 Wickham St. Fortitude Valley 10am-10pm (Mon-Sun) Mobile : 0411 569 511
OPEN 7 DAYS
1B/39 Sherwood St. Toowong 9am-8pm (Mon-Sat) 10am-5pm (Sun) Mobile : 0423 936 641
E-mail : alissa.tmb@gmail.com www.alissatmb.com.au
Like us Alissa Thai Massage & Beauty
Brislife
10 10 SAWASDEE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
• • • • • • • • • • • •
10 11
hether you are looking to buy, sell, rent or develop, you can be confident that Homestates Realty can fulfil your needs through our comprehensive understanding of the Australian property market and the wide range of services that we offer. Our services are backed by thorough research and our teams of professional consultants can guide you through the process at every step of the way, ensuring peace of mind and proven easy to follow platform.
Our People
• Project Marketing/ Development Team
• Re-Sale and Property Management Team
We are expanding our services • Cerebrating a new branch in Sydney • Property seminar and projects launch in Vietnam and Hong Kong • We promote multiculturalism and fun working environment, our property specialists are from Australia to Asia to Europe to North America • Supporting community events including creating networking function for Thai community
• Thai Property Specialist Team
Project marketing • comprehensive sales and marketing for off- the- plan projects • Product advisory with focus on functionality, buyer preference, pricing and structure. • Completion of all relevant transactions. • After sales client service and management.
Property management (Residential and commercial) • Marketing and sourcing tenants, drawing up contracts, rent collections and reviews. • Tenant management - property preparation, repairs, key handover, payments etc. • Property inspection and report. • Maintenance.
Residential sales (Resale) • Property appraisal • Comprehensive sales and marketing services. • Completion of all relevant transactions
Development services • Full assistance in facilitating and providing development services from small scale boutique residential projects to multi-stage master planned community development.
Ri Maksirakul
PROPERTY SPACIALIST
JB Palmer (JB)
SALES MANAGER (Project Marketing department)
M +61 430 220 063
M +61 431 535 240
E ri.maksirakul@homestates.com.au
E jb.palmer@homestates.com.au
T +61 7 3252 8988
T +61 7 3252 8988
A The London Offices, Suite 9C, 30Florence Street, Teneriffe QLD 4005, Australia
A The London Offices, Suite 9C, 30Florence Street, Teneriffe QLD 4005, Australia
Money talks
JB Palmer (Jeab): Senior Property Specialist Homestates Realty 9C, 30 Florence Street, Teneriffe. Tel: 1300 88 66 08 Mob: 0431 535 240 Email: jb.palmer@homestates.com.au JB has extensive experience in property market from her previous years with Ironfish. She has unconditionally helped many ordinary individuals and family in achieving their dreams of creating multimillion-property portfolio in Australia. She is now focusing on assisting Thai community to invest, buy, sell and rent properties with Homestates Realty.
14 SAWASDEE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
Lymph Drainage Therapy (LDT) experience
Health & Wellbeing Owner and therapist at Sriwan Thai Therapeutic Massage in Berwick, Victoria, Australia A client, 80-years-old female with Rheumatoid arthritis for 20 years, both feet edema for 3 month prior to treatment, pain both legs, limit range of motions and couldn’t full weight bearing when standing up and couldn’t walk, and on wheelchair for ambulation. After only one session of treatment of LDT, her both feet and legs were less edema and better moved than before. I had given her LDT for 3 days per week treatments, a month later she could full weight bearing while standing and walking. She had left wheelchair and independently walked with walker since then. Before treatment
After first session of treatment
Sriwan Dolan PT (Hons), MPH, Certified Thai Massage and Spa Manager Lymphatic Drainage Therapy Level II (LDT2) Email: sriwanpt@gmail.com
Shopping IN BRISBANE
www.facebook.com/nadia.bestfriends
15
True story
Opening Soon!! Zood-Zaab Noodle Shack Thai Street Food @Currumbin Gold Coast
16
SAWASDEE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
17
Design Trend
by Santanee Otto
Virtual Elegance
1
reating uniqueness is a gift that amplifies style. It should be in everyone’s consciousness. The need to define a space that is your own. In the search for quality, and pieces that is sure to impress visitors, when you walk into the room.
2
3
4
5
6
Max Sparrow comes to mind. Their business model is not only convenient for busy people who have no time to go out shopping and want to do it all online, but an added bonus is that Max Sparrow has a showroom that houses several pieces for you to confirm on your order, by seeing and touching the actual product there. Their Brisbane showroom has been exceptionally well presented, professionally administered, and punctually delivered. Hopefully their after sales service will be equally matched. In all successful stories of new businesses we all want to know the story behind it, so I was fortunate enough to ask Max Sparrow’s Executive Director Anthony Spon Smith to reveals a little to us about the Brand: Could you tell us how this fabulous world of Max Sparrow began and what direction it is heading to? Max Sparrow came to life after we an opportunity for an online furniture retail revolution. Launching in March 2013 on www.maxsparrow.com, Max Sparrow answered Australia’s need for affordable, accessible and extraordinary design, without compromise. 100% Australian owned, the Max Sparrow aesthetic is timeless, with a nod towards Hampton’s style and coastal chic, a perfect fit for the Australian home. Max Sparrow offers quality pieces sourced from around the globe; every detail is considered and every piece is special. Since launching, we’ve been growing rapidly and our focus continues to be on expansion. In 2013, we opened our first bricks and mortar showroom in Sydney and this year we opened our first Brisbane showroom. We’re currently looking at other cities around Australia. What makes Max Sparrow unique and stand out from competitors? Max Sparrow directly connects the manufacture with the Australian consumer. This unique model eliminates the middle-man and dramatically reduce costs, allowing Max Sparrow to offer enviable, quality interior products at less than half the price you’d expect to pay in store.
7
Where do you draw inspiration from? Design inspiration comes from a variety of places and as Max Sparrow’s buyer, international trips to the United States, Europe and Asia are always worthwhile. I make sure I stay across new designers, forecasts and industry news whether it’s from internationalpublications or simply from speaking with pioneers in the design industry on my travels. 9
8
10
With a fast pace market for seasonal design change, what is your ‘of the moment piece’? The benefit of Max Sparrow is that most of our collections are timeless; the styles transcend past seasonal trends. The Manhattan is my all time favourite collection but if I had to pick just one piece it would be the Kagney Leather Occasional Chair (7). The shape of the chair is retro and contemporary at the same time. Your favourite public place? I’m a Sydneysider so it’s hard to beat Bondi Beach in the summer. Who should we watch out for in terms of dynamic design? Timothy Oulton and Jonathan Adler, both exclusive international designers sold through Max Sparrow’s sister brand Coco Republic. Timothy Oulton is renowned for his signature craftsmanship and reinventing the old whilst Jonathan Adler adds instant personality to any interior with an appreciation of bold design. What colour inspires you and what is the result of that splash of paint? Rather than a specific colour, I always opt to enhance a space with a gold or brass accent. I tend to steer clear of cliché seasonal tones and focus instead of neutrals with a pop of metallic. The home is worth investing in. What is glamorous to you? I look to different design styles and periods to draw inspiration when it comes to creating a glamorous interior such as Hollywood regency and mid century. A focus on finishes is also a consideration – we’ve seen an influx of lucite or acrylic pieces coming through internationally. Traditionally, it is a very difficult material to build with and so the meticulous techniques to produce these pieces can be reflected in the price however it is definitely worth it in a luxury home. First used in the 1920’s in design, the beauty of this material is classic. The Camille Side Table(8) or Cheslea Round Acrylic Side Table(9) are great examples. (1) Chelsea Side Table #026hr, (2) Naples Bench Grey #t213002, (3) Jonathan Adler Menagerie Camel, (4) Jonathan Adler Muse - Dora Maar Bowl, (5) Jonathan Adler Zig Zag Baby Alpaca Throw – Camel, (6) Jonathan Adler Animalia Trinket Box – Giraffe, (7) Kagney Leather Occasional Chair (8) Camille Side Table (9) Chelsea Round Acrylic Side Table, (10) Michigan Side Table,
18
SAWASDEE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
10
5
Š reddangelo
Visa corner
11.
13.
4.
19
Old Tales Retold
20 SAWASDEE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
21
Dharma Sawasdee
The Thai Buddhist Temple and community based organisation that administers to the spiritual, moral and cultural needs of the Thai Buddhist community. 22 SAWASDEE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
23
Through these wide eyes
Photos Naphak Modhiran
Through these wide eyes
Words Naphak Modhiran & Chadapha Inthakun
more info: www.tcof.com.au
over sixty years during late September, the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers has been showcasing picturesque local resident’s garden, public parks and creative designs of contestants in the Grand Central.
Friday 18 - Sunday 27 September 2015
Floral Parade.The festival gets more popular every year with more than 100,000 visitors flocking to the town to delight in the spring floral festival. Nothing says about spring like the colors of flowers, and when it comes to seasonal flowers, Toowoomba, about a 1:30 hour drive from Brisbane, is the place to be. The annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers is one of those things you won’t regret seeing. The array of colors, the beauty, is spellbinding. Literally breathtaking! And it’s such a wonderful experience to share with children.
On Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers
Apart from residential garden, there also have 3 main gardens located in different places; Japanese Garden, Queens Park, Laurel Bank Park. Queens Park is the hub of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, and there are many gardens to explore. There is also a playground nearby. Laurel Bank Park always has fun displays for kids (like the Thomas Train hedge), along with many other beautiful gardens. Apart from gardens, Picnic Point is vantage point for observation beautiful scenic of Toowoomba, it is the Toowoomba's heritage-listed comprises 160-acres perched high on the crest of the Great Dividing Range, with panoramic views over Main Range and Lockyer Valley.
24 SAWASDEE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
Start the journey from Toowoomba information centre, which directed us to residential gardens. First prize award winner from The Chronicle Garden Competition Carnival of Flowers, which belongs to John and Chery Ganzer’s at Talinga St.
You can also enjoy historical walk which begins at Russell Street will lead you by landmarks of fine historic architecture, many of which date back to the 1860s. These will include St. Patrick church, Herris street Bridge, Laurel Bank, Harlaxton House, Empire theature and The Lamington.
Getting there: Self-drive from Brisbane M5 Free way Ipiswich/Toowoomba Mount Coot-tha and follow by M7 and M2 is the best option for visiting flower carnival as you can drop by any residential garden whenever and stay long as you wish, however, there is coach transfer and greyhound service
which you then catch hop-on and off bus which cost around 40-80 AUS (half-day and whole day). The disadvantage is the bus comes regularly approximately 1 hour.
Eating: Plenty of delicious and splendid café in Toowoomba, including Wendland Fine Foods, Piccolo Papa which are considered as two of the best café in Toowoomba.
25
Art-by-Art Lover
Interview with a concept artist Wanchana Intrasombat 1
26
SAWASDEE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
3
©Ai Shah
2
From imagination to reality e is a concept artist that brings digital drawing and painting of different character to real. He is behind many animated commercials for world-class clients such as Coca Cola, McDonalds, Turkish Airlines and many more. We caught up with Wanchana Intrasombat or Vic to talk about the journey that brings his imagination to reality.
4
The best part of it that makes me happy is seeing my works or the character I created come to life in the film. ©Ai Shah
Can you please tell us about yourself? I am currently working as a concept artist, character designer and illustrator. I did a degree in Fine Art and self-taught myself to develop skill in digital painting. Since graduated I have been working as a freelancer. Until last year, together with my partner, I started up a studio called “StudioKun”.
How did you get into a career in animation? I had a dream to work in animation industry. Since I was young, I love to watch animation films, cartoon or read any illustrated comic. I watched Toy Story, which was the first 3D animation feature released in 1995, it really touched my heart and really inspired me.
What is your favorite movie and what style do you like the most? Surely my all time favorite is Toy story. I also love drawing on computer, and I can do it quite comfortably. I love all Disney art style and Pixar style.
What was your first piece of work that you worked on? Iworked on many subjects that use digital art such as apps on mobile, illustration for book, print-ad, game, animation, commercial etc. The first project I have worked on was for Coca-cola animated commercial.It was
the first biggest project and it’s a lot of pressure but I did my best. It was an amazing experience to work alongside the team from America.
1. To the waterfall 2. Coca-Cola concept art 3. The migration begin 4. Molgera 5. I hate vegetable 6. 100 of the adventure (cover for 2DArtist magazine)
5
What is the most challenging part working in animation business? Because I’m in Thailand and most of the clients or my co-workers are abroad with different time zone so the communication is quite challenging. Sometimes it’s not easy to find a perfect time for everyone to have conference meetings to discuss and update on work progress.
What is the best story working in this industry? As I’m a concept artist, the best part of it that make me happy is seeing my works or the character I created come to life in the film. It’s very rewarding. I can wake up happily doing what I love everyday.
Any advice you can give to an aspiring animation student or artist trying to get into the animation or gaming business? My advice is, if you can tell yourself without any doubts or concerns that you love and want to get involve in animation industry, do it and do it with passion! Try to improve your skills everyday and focus on observation, keep Naked Raku practicing and to always up your skills, the hard work you do will pay you back!
6
See Wanchana Intrasombat works at: www.kun-victorior.com Contact: vicwanchana@gmail.com 27
Horoscope
Monthly
Horoscope
September & October
·‹Ò¹·Õèà¡Ô´Çѹ¾Ø¸ ¡ÒÃà§Ô¹¡Òçҹ
¡ÒÃà§Ô¹¡Òçҹ
·‹Ò¹·Õèà¡Ô´Çѹ¾ÄËÑʺ´Õ
28 SAWASDEE AUSTRALIA MAGAZINE
... Spread the love
*
-
*
(02) 9247 7549 E: info@thailand.net.au
Made in Australia
ŠPhotoF8 2015
Moments with Reena Sep-Oct 2015
lifestyle
art Welcome to “WE”, a fresh new section, stemmed from the idea to create more free space for stories, interviews, actors and pictures from our colorful multicultural community. If you know interesting person, a duo, a trio or groups that are working on good and useful projects that need free space to publish their stories, please let us know. We are more than happy to meet, talk and write about them so that their stories can be learnt from and inspire others.
music
WE also opens to a new writer, a photographer, and people who love and passionate about publishing. Let WE be the space for your first step to your professional portfolio.
cultu
re
Enjoy WE and please always follow us.
Content
Boom Buchanan Editor
6-7 inWe 9 What’s on around Brisbane 10-11 Life Phillip Di Bella share his good blend of life
Contact us Sawasdee Australia Magazine 6/159 Gailey Road Taringa QLD 4068 email : sawasdee.au.mag@gmail.com Tel: + 61 7 3870 5427 +61 424 022 334
ARI BLEND
RICH & STRONG Specialty Coffee Capsule
Now available from dibellacoffee.com
Claim your 10 percent discount online with code: sawasdee
inWE
Moments with Reena They don’t think that my skin is too dark but they like it.That realization is like an eye opener that everyone is different in his or her own way and it is okay to be different. t one of an Indian community event, Reena Augustine in her traditional Indian sari caught my attention. She had in her hands a Nikon camera and was an official photographer on the night. When I got a chance to sit down and talk with her that I learnt not just her pretty smiley face and her gracious personality that is capturing, the story of her journey to Australia and the life she leads is also very inspiring. What is Reena Augustine in brief? Well, I was born and raised in a family of 7 brothers and sisters. I am the 6th. My father was an engineer and my mother’s a housewife. As I was born in the Southern part of India but growing up in the Western part, I was teased and bullied a lot, they called me “black devil” because my skin is so dark compare to other kids that born and raised in the Northern region. I was discriminated because my skin color was very different to them. That really marked me and made me think that I was not good enough. I didn’t want to do anything at school that made me stand out, I was not very confident at all. My father encouraged me to try to talk in front of the class whenever I got an opportunity so I slowly did and more and more. From a very shy girl, I went to represent my school and won the debate in our State competition. 6
What have you inherited from your father’s good qualities? I have in many ways. I am a qualified automobile mechanic, which I think is close enough to my father’s profession as an engineer. I was a qualified automobile mechanic; I used to work amongst team of blokes for 2 years. Yes, I used to have to tie my hair up short and wearing overalls work wear and worked with heavy tools, nuts and bolts.
I think I also got into camera and am very good at taking photos because of my father love and passion in photography. He had many cameras and he had his own studio in India. When did you come to Australia and what brought you here? I came to Australia in 2009 to pursue study in Automotive Mechanic. After graduated I practiced for 2 years. Then I went on to study
in Accountancy so that I can acquire permanent residency status and live in Australia longer.
camera in my hands, I make people happy and smile and that happiness or happy moments stay with them.
While I was studying accountant I had a part time job with a company buying gold and we had a stall in shopping center. One day my supervisor said to me “ Reena, you need to wear color dresses more, stop wearing black and gray to work all the time�.
Obviously in return for that is you gain a lot of contacts and connections?
I kept adding color in my work clothes ever since and people walk to me and said how much they liked how I dress and like my skin tone. Some people even ask if they can touch it. That really boost up my confidence. I realize that although it
Yes of course, from that working experience, I get to know a lot more people and make connection from there. I also lear n a
I feel very good having camera in my hands, I make people happy and smile and that happiness or happy moments stay with them.
is not my birth country, but Australia offers me choices for education, opportunity to flourish in my career and everyone has equal opportunity. People here accept me the way I am. They don’t think that my skin is too dark but they like it. That realization is like an eye opener that everyone is different in his or her own way and it is okay to be different. How did you get into community work? I say yes to any request for help in the community activities even when something I am not sure whether I can do it or not but I said yes first and learn later. Most of the time I volunteer as a photographer at different events, as it is something I can do best and they loved my work. I feel very good having
lot about many things from being with many people from different cultural background and it is so rewarding. Now when I want to do something, people come and offer to help and lend their hands,
sometimes without me asking them to. Tell us about the event that you are organizing? I am organizing a Red Carpet Fashion Show on Saturday 31 October 2015 at the Rocklea Showground. My idea is to build a platform for designers and models from different cultural background so they can come under one roof to showcase their talents. I think we are in multicultural society with a lot of talented people out there. I want them to take this opportunity to show their extraordinary skills. All are invited so we can support them. The tickets for Red Carpet Fashion Show are now available on: http://ticketbeans.com/event/red-carpet-fashion-show-31oct2015-brisbane 7
What’s on
Broadway to Pavarotti 10 OCT 2015 | Saturday 7:30pm to 9:30pm Presented by Vavachi Entertainment, ‘Broadway to Pavarotti’ takes you on a journey from the best of Broadway to your classic opera favourites. These truly amazing performers will reignite memories for all, as their vocal talents bring to life the song and melodies from musicals such as: West Side Story; Les Miserables and the unforgettable Phantom of the Opera. You will discover the delights of the world of Opera with renditions from the Merry Widow, La Boheme, and Tosca and once again be taken back with awe from Roger Davy`s tribute to one of the great Tenors of all times – Pavarotti. *Please note a $.50 online/phone and $1.00 box office transaction fees apply
Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 Make the pilgrimage to Mount Panorama to be part of the next chapter in Australian motorsport history. This legendary event pushes drivers, teams and cars to their limits – It’s the V8 Supercars Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, October 8-11, 2015. 2015 will see 25 cars plus two wildcard entries taking on the mountain, including an all-female combination of IndyCar and Formula E driver Simona De Silvestro and Australian Dunlop Series driver Renee Gracie. There will be plenty to experience off-track with the Championship’s biggest Merchandise Alley and Mount Panorama’s iconic cars and motorbikes assembling for an unprecedented exhibition of motorsport history Be there for the power, the noise and the heart stopping atmosphere across four thrilling days of racing action culminating in two drivers, one team taming the Mountain to take their place in history.
World Music Café: Si Mullumby and Dheeraj Shrestha 23 OCT 2015 | Friday 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Broadway to Pavarotti 9-11 and 16-18 October 2015 come and experience our iconic German Festival – it’s perfect for an after-work meet-up, leisurely family Sunday, or a buzzing evening out with friends. Bringing together all lovers of German fun, food and culture over two weekends in October, Oktoberfest Brisbane – one of the Top 10 Oktoberfests outside Germany – transforms the heart of Brisbane into an authentic German town festival.
Si Mullumby, one of Australia’s leading contemporary exponents of the didgeridoo, meets one of the Australia’s most sought after tabla players, Dheeraj Shrestha, to create a unique world music collaboration. Australia’s iconic wind instrument, the Didgeridoo, shares a remarkable percussive similarity with the sophisticated North Indian and Nepalese drum, Tabla and Madal. Intricate Indian percussion meets the raw earthy power of the didgeridoo to transcend cultural boundaries and cross time zones, on a voyage that delves deep into the present moment. An experience not to be missed. Si Mullumby and Dheeraj Shrestha have won over a global fan base touring Europe, Japan, USA, UK, Africa, Asia and Australia. There will be a delicious selection of hot, homemade food available to purchase for dinner. **Please note there is a $1 per transaction fee at Box Office and a $0.50 per transaction fee on-line and over the phone. 9
life
“I am not motivated by money. Money is only a result of doing things properly, if you get the right product, the right people with right messages to the right target, then you got a good business and money is a result of good business�.
D’ARK Bangkok
he recent opening of D’ARK by Phillip Di Bella coffee shop in Bangkok prompted the interest to meet Phillip Di Bella, “the king of coffee” as some media headlined him. It’ll be interesting to see what he thinks of Bangkok’s coffee market where the competition is fierce. Bangkok has almost every international brand available and is highly competitive with not only the biggest brands but local brands that offer world-class quality coffee. At Di Bella headquarter in Bowen Hills; we were greeted with coffee aroma that fills the entire building. The welcome drinks served were Di Bella espresso. It was satisfying to have such great aroma and can drink it also! Phillip was excited to share about how D’ARK is doing after the official launch. “It is going really well. I was in Bangkok for the launch, which was on Thai mother’s day. I saw whole families of mothers, grandmothers, their kids come in, sharing lunches, coffee, desserts, enjoying the cozy atmosphere and enjoying themselves, it was really good to see that”. He will be opening two more Di Bella Coffee business ventures in Bangkok. The one opening in November is three blocks away from where D’ARK currently is. Another, one will be a big coffee superstore, is to open up some time next year. When asked if the new coffee superstore is as exciting as a Starbucks drive thru that had just opened up in Thailand. Phillip replied with confident that he is not Starbucks and he is not trying to be Starbuck. “Their model is different, they are
more convenient, you walk in, and you know what you going to get. They are the McDonald of coffee, if you like, similar products and similar price anywhere in the world. It is the franchise model, it’s the model that works for Starbuck”.
are friendly, they dress well, the chefs are professional, the ambience, the fitouts everything matches the brand perception and the quality of the food don’t come from the package, they’re served beautifully. We put system in place to make it consistence, we offer the best customer Di Bella coffee, said Phillip, is about experience, a service”.
unique experience. At D’ARK, from the food to coffee is very artisan. There are handmade It must also be these keys that play important waffles and sandwiches made in the premises part in his journey to the top of the coffee everyday. “I would not go into a market and try to business trade. Phillip has been the recipient of a copy other brands because I will be the imposter. range of accolades and awards including fellow We are the real unique experience coffee shop,” of the Australian Institute of Management, Young He praises Starbucks that it has done an excep- Manager of the Year in 2008, Ernst & Young's tional job in introducing coffee culture in Asia and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2008, Southeast Asia. and Brisbane Business News' Young Entrepreneur Award in 2010. Back home in Australia, Di Bella’s coffee business is known for exceptional customer service. Phillip said In 2014, BRW ranked him number 19th in a the keys to customer service has to be the model young rich list with wealth worth of $100 million. that consist of authenticity of the brand, its promise, What does it mean to him? “It made me proud the quality that meet the brand promise and the yes, but how much I am worth, I don’t know. I am not motivated by money, to me, money is the consistency that the brand carries. “To me the experience of the customer starts before they come inside the door of my business. It is about how the place presents, looks, the quality of products or services that matches the perception. If any brand that works to meet these keys, they have great customer service.”
results of doing thing properly, if you get the right product, target the right people with right messages, then you got a good business and money is a result of that”.
The king of coffee also shared his personal journey and his upbringing. Being the third and youngest child of immigrants from Sicily, he grew up with older At D’ARK, some of the keys he mentioned are clear- siblings and surrounded by older relatives that he ly visible. After the launch, the publicity it has got got to learn a lot of knowledge and wisdoms from. from medias and the photos posted on Facebook proven his points. The interior design and décor of He is married to Gianna Di Bella who co-written D’ARK gives that mystique, classy, and inviting look. “Coffee Adventure” with his daughter, Arnika and “When you walk into the door you will see our brand his son Ali as two main characters in it. The profits from promise, we present classy and unique brand, staffs the book is aimed to donate to children’s charities. 11
Skillpoint is your first choice Skillpoint
Sydney office address : Suite 1712/87-89 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Tel: 02-8096 7073 Fax: 02-9261 1955 Mobile: 0426 838 989 Mobile: 0450 503 119 Mobile: 0425 299 111 Email: info@skillpointconsulting.com.au
James Cook University Brisbane Your dream starts here‌ Enrol at James Cook University Brisbane for the upcoming November 2015 intake and be a step closer to your dreams with a Thai Tuition Fee Bursary! James Cook University Brisbane offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, with a focus on Accounting, Hospitality and Tourism, IT and Business. This special is only available to the first 5 students eligible for the MITHM or MBA programs*, so apply now! *Conditions apply, for further information contact Skillpoint Consulting CRICOS Provider Code 00117J
Thailand office contact : 87/23 Village no.5 ( Indy Bang Yai Village ) Soi. Kaew In , Saothonghin Sub-District Bangyai District , Nonthaburi 11140, Thailand Tel: +66-2 192 2731 Fax: +66-2 192 2732 Mobile: +66-8-1822 7454 Mobile: +66-9-2828 7454 Email: info@skillpointconsulting.com.au