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Hua Hin Today's 1 Hua Hin, Cha-Am, Pranburi March 2016 Stamford True International Thailand University Classic 2016 Now Welcoming The World ‘s Top Golfers at Students From Black Mountain Around the World This Month Page 11 Page 13 MahaSamutr Country Club Celebrities Join a Showcase Weekend Page Property Today 2 3 From Hua Hin Today has continued to grow over the 13 years since the first edition. Below are the important ten team members that ensure The Managing Editor that the content and quality continues to improve. The latest member is Ornusha Pinvorasarn, the newly appointed General Manager, who has just arrived and will be getting out and about in February. We will be featuring her in the next edition so that you can get to There’s a real ’sports vibe’ around know her more. Hua Hin with opening of the True Arena and a much higher profile for our city with more international events destined to come. Football fans are also getting ready to support our local team now that the UHT Vana Nava Hua Hin City Stadium is ready to go. Last month we briefly introduced Hua Hin Today’s new Manager, George Mastronikolis Pol. Maj. Gen. Noi Ornucha David Chamnan Owner Wannapaiboon Manager Managing Editor Journalist Ornusha Pinvanorasam, but now as Editor [email protected] [email protected] a follow up we have put together a profile about Khun Ornusha, so our readers can get to know her better. I would like to encourage more feedback and your views about our publication. Your positive and encouraging remarks are always pleasing however constructive criticisms and ideas for improvement are also welcome and I will respond. Here’s an example of the sort of Nok Put : Journalist Yui Nat Nicolas unsolicited feedback we enjoy Assistant to the editor Sales & Marketing Accounting Graphic Designenat Information Technology (IT) the most ………..“Dear David, thank [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Tel. 087 911 1977 Thai you for the nice write up and great positioning in HHT, much appreciated. Hope to see you again soon. Manuel”. Just drop a line by email to editor@ huahintoday.com. David Managing Editor For reservations, Call 099-3898675 ADVERTISE WITH US [email protected] 087-911-1977 G Hua Hin, soi 94 Tel.099 389 8675 HUA HIN TODAY, March 2016 4 Hua Hin Sports Facilities Come of Age True Arena Hua Hin & UHT Vana Nava Hua Hin City Stadium are now on stream to boost local football, tennis and much more. It’s probably true to say that until now sports facilities in Hua Hin (other than golf courses that is!) have not really been able to provide the quality to support high level events, spectators experiences but also participation. The fitness facilities may also been somewhat less sophisticated than desirable. Vana Nava Hua Hin City, Hua Hin’s premier football team, has been using the Fort Thannarat Army Base as a home ground and although there are a variety of fitness centres and tennis courts, they have been typically found at resorts. The opening last month of two new sports facilities have changed these short coming. Even before the official opening of True Arena was able to host the 2016 Fed Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I action with the centre court providing up to 5,000 seated spectators with the best views at the True Arena centre. The Fed Cup is the most important event worldwide in women’s tennis. About True Arena Hua Hin We attended the ‘Executive Open House’ last month with a guided tour provided by Virapol Cholvibul, or Khun Kai the General Manager. This was a great opportunity to see what’s on offer. Earlier in the day we also had a look at the Fed Cup competition and were able to see a great match between players representing Uzbekistan and Thailand. At one set-all and down 0 – 2 in the final set, the local’s were very happy with a fighting comeback by Thailand to win 6 – 3 in the final set. Tennis is one of the main sports catered for with 11 tennis court and the sunken centre court providing spectators with a great view. The court, including the surface, was modeled on the style and standards of the Rod Laver Tennis Arena, home of the Grand Slam event the Australian Open. There are also multiple football pitches with state of the art grass surfaces providing ideal training grounds as well as a venue for some games although not really accommodating spectators, that’s where the new Khao Takiab football stadium comes in. Premier League teams have already made use of the grounds pre-season. About The UHT Vana Nava The high ceiling gymnasium is a separate building providing for sports such as badminton, basketball, volleyball, futsai; Hua Hin City Stadium; designed with a cushioned surface to minimize any injury Ready For a ‘New League’ To Begin risks sometimes prevalent when the surface is less forgiving. The future of Thai football Division 2 football in Thailand, Just before entering the Clubhouse I couldn’t help asking which includes local team Vana Nava Hua Hin City, is now Khun Kai about the very large imposing ‘sculpture’ looming undergoing a major restructuring. at the entry. It’s a white figure which may have been based This has meant that plans for the season to commence on on a Greek God although the sun glasses, tennis racket (still in a cover) and oversized feet had us confused. Khun Khai February 7th were cancelled and the new structure of the said they call it ‘Mr Sportsman’ although it seems destined league and plans for the 2016 season are eagerly awaited. to have a less formal nickname before long if it hasn’t The 2016 football season was due to get underway; with already; maybe ‘Bigfoot’? local team Vana Nava Hua Hin City, competing in Division 2 Fitness is the theme inside the main four level Clubhouse. of the Thailand Regional League at the brand new stadium There are ‘fleets’ of exercise machines of every shape, size in Khao Takiab. The Fort Thannarat Army Base grounds The latest reports suggest that the new season will get and complexity. We are told some have a screen so that served a purpose however being some 20 kilometres from underway on 26th March. Hua Hin Today will provide you can take a virtual tour, maybe join the Tour de France Hua Hin was not really ‘user friendly’ for spectators. as much information as possible as the ‘dust settles’; peloton? including an opportunity to attend at the new stadium On 11th February ex-police chief Somyot Poompanmoung, and to provide the fixtures for the season. We’re also There are also assessment and training staff on hand, it’s reported to be backed by Leicester City’s owners, was football fans! all part of the FitNet Club facilities with some 1,500 square elected as the new President of the Football Association metres of floor space. Other styles of exercise include Body of Thailand, in a vote prompted by the suspension of the Where is the Vana Nava Hua Hin City Stadium? former President. Combat, Body Pump, RPM (spinning), Zumba, and Yoga. Approaching the overpass south of the town centre, Even dancing of styles, maybe ‘dancercise’. An early decision of the incoming President has been to continue straight towards Khao Takiab. The stadium is On the rooftop we enjoyed a welcoming cocktail with suspend Division 2 and void games that had been played. around 4 kilometres further with the entry on the right side panoramic outlook over tennis courts towards distant hills He is understood to be completely re-structuring the league of this road. Look for the light towers ready for night time and a great evening sunset came into view. Just the place system. football. for a scenic ‘after exercise’ relaxation with a 25 metre infinity Football fans in Hua Hin are hoping that this is good news Hua Hin City Official Facebook: pool overlooking the nearby railway overpass. Our cocktail for the future of the game and the expansion of an eager www.facebook.com/Huahincityfc.Official party included live music, fine food and drinks provided and expectant fan base. A new league, a new Hua Hin Hua Hin City Farang Fan facebook: by food and beverage staff from the ground level Maria Stadium; now let the games begin! www.facebook.com/groups/1562160917433997/ Restaurant (Maria Sharapova?). Our thanks to the True Arena staff for their hospitality and the tour. Memberships of different levels are now on offer. There’s really no excuse now to delay your fitness and future health. Just make a visit and check out what’s available any day. TRUE ARENA HUA HIN 52/52 Petchkasem Road, Nong Gae. Heading over the rail overpass south of the town centre, the Arena can be seen directly in front. Do a U turn and return following the sign to the right, the parking area is just beyond the entry gates, Open: 6.30 am to 10.00 PM. Tel: 66 (0) 3290-9633. Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/truearenahuahin HUA HIN TODAY, March 2016 5 6 7 Hua Hin Department of Lands Thanon Phetkasem Rd. Pran Buri Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin Soi 112 FWC Hua Hin Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle Hua Hin Soi 89 Khao Takiap 8 Lucca – ‘The Illusion of Being A Magician’ Hua Hin Today recently joined guests at the Anantara Hua Hin presentation of ‘Dine With A Magician’.
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