Hua Hin & Cha-Am Today 12 Years Anniversary
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1 November 2014 Hua Hin & Cha-Am Today 12 Years Anniversary Hua Hin Automobile Concours 2014 on 28-30 November at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin Oktoberberfest 6-8 November 2014 at Hua Hin Brewing Company, Next to the Hilton Loy Krathong Festival on 6 of November Hua Hin Cycling Classic US$2 Million Queen’s Cup Thailand Classic Tour of Launched Hua Hin 2014 on Asian Tour and on Saturday 22 European Tour of November 2 3 Editor’s Note Contents JuneIn this started Issue with we a specialcelebrate wine 12 dinneryears atof publication.the Centara It’s Grand been Beacha delightful eed it.run, and we ‘d like to thank those who have stuck with us all this time, those Bestthat cameRegards, along for part 06 News of the ride, and those whoEleni joined us later and are still with us. We literally could not have done this without you. O7 People in Business We are celebrating our anniversary by asking all of you to participate in a competition look on page 3. Hua Hin Today 08 Fashion & Lifestyle modelled itself on Pattaya Today and over the years has found it’s own style. This newspaper was created to bring 12 Golf everyone together. At that time there was one English language magazine in town and people couldn’t find the local news and what is happening town, including hotel events. 16 Wellness It started as a ‘hobby’ and never meant to be a business to make money and it still has the same profile now. 18 Cover Story I took the management two years ago from my father. It is a dream job for me and with my team we are trying our best to provide you all 21 World heritage the information you need to know about Hua Hin. It’s team work to produce every issue and we all put in our own personal passion. 30 Motoring November is the beginning of the high season and many things start happening now in town. The month starts with the celebration of Loy Kratong on 7th November. 34 Off beat We are looking forward for the new opening of Vana Nava Water Park, the Hua Hin Automobile Concours with classic cars World News is coming back for the 12 year also at the Centara Grand. We have collected information about some 36 Spa & Health of the biggest Associations in Hua Hin and now you can find which of them matches your interests. A huge new golf event, the Thailand Classic, destined to be the biggest in Thailand, is coming early next year to our INSERTS : own Black Mountain, this is BIG news! We look forward to many more years providing you with all that you need to know Food & Wine Lovers around Hua Hin and Cha-Am. Best Regards, Eleni Property Today Who is in charge? Some Important Regional Contacts General Manager: Eleni Mastronikoli Organisation Hua Hin Cha-Am [email protected] Police 191 (Emergency) 191 (Emergency) Consultant: Michael Van Doornewaard 032 511 027 032 471 321 Editor: Pol. Maj. Gen. Noi Wannapaiboon Highway Police 1193 Sales Manager: [email protected] Tourist Police 1155 [email protected] Fire Station 199 (Emergency) 199 (Emergency) Assistant to the editor: Rotjana Saitakam (Nok) 032 511 666 [email protected] 1554 Graphic Designer: Grit Promprasert, Nicolas Cheimonidis Ambulance 1669 Accountant: [email protected] Medical Emergency Journalists: Chamnan Puengjoh, Supansa Kraiwaad, Soravit Eiam-Aek Electrical Call Centre 1129 Alcoholics Anonymous 089 587 682 Bangkok Hospital 1719 Where to find us! 033 616 800 Hua Hin Today Co., Ltd San Paolo 032 532 576 032 471 808 Address: 59/135 Soi Moo Baan Hua Na, Nongkae, Hua Hin Cha Am Hospital Prachuab Khiri Khan Hua Hin Hospital 032 520 401 Tel. 086 338 2203 / 090 435 8306 Website: huahintoday.com Transport Facebook: facebook.com/huahintodaynews Bus Station 032 514 477 Twitter: twitter.com/huahintoday Railway Station 032 512 770 032 471 159 Government Muncipality 032 511 047 1132 Immigration 032 522 656 Tourist Info Centre 032 511 047 032 471 005 Water Supply 032 511 677 032 477 646 Post Office 032 511 063 032 477 252 Power Board 032 512 215 032 472 069 HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 44 thisThis monTh’sMONTH’s picksPIckS Princess’s secrets Opening Bebe’s Birthday Opening of Jasmine’s Princess’s secrets just open next to Villa Market. Ms Bebe’s Birthday Party at Coco Beach Club! Happy Restaurant (Maem) Malai Bamrungsri the owner of the place Birthday Bebe !Wish you all the best! Jasmin Restaurant Grand Opening on 23 of October! choose only high quality dresses for all the ladies who The owners of the place Liza Onghang, Melissa Tan, knows about Fashion! Congratulations! Pranom Choophoo and Saifon Chingrum! Good Lucks! 1st year Anniversary at Homeless Furniture! HUAHUA HIN HIN TODAY, TODAY, November NOVEMBER 2014 2014 5 6 News Hua Hin Prepares for Loy Krathong Loy Krathong 2014 will be on 6th November and private organisations as well as local 2014 at Phon Kingphet Memorial Park and community organisations. Khao Tao Reservoir, with a concerted effort Past activities of the festival from previous from many organisers in Hua Hin. years were discussed and it was resolved The Hua Hin Municipality launched a to organise two major activities this year. meeting Chaired by the deputy mayors of The first activity features a contest for Hua Hin Ms. Bussaba Choksuchart and Mr. the most beautiful Krathong made from Montree Chuphu. The meeting was attended natural and environtally-friendly materials. the director of the Municipality’s education This will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Phon division Mr. Sommai Suksai, along with Kingphet Memorial Park and will coincide chief officers and representatives of public with processions of sumptuously decorated Krathong made by public and private companies. The processions will start from the meteorological office on Phetchakasem Road to Phon Kingphet Memorial Park. The second activity will be at Khao Tao Reservoir as a tourism promotion. Entitled, ‘Admiring the Full Moon and Enjoying Temple Fair at Khao Tao Reservoir’, it offers entertaining performances including classical Thai dancing and concerts from popular Thai singers. Detailed information about these activities will soon be announced. Hua Hin Cycling Classic 2014 Queen’s Cup Tour of Hua HIn 2014 49 years old – 89 Kilometers., 4. Road bike Race catergories Saturday 22 November 2557 Male over 50 years old – 89 Kilometers., Type A. 42 Kilometers. Khao Hin Lek Fai, Hua Hin District 5. Road bike Female Open age group – 89 1. Junior Male – Prachuap Khiri Khan Kilometers., 6. Road bike Junior Male – 104 2. Male Open age group Kilometers., 7. Mountain bike Male Open age 3. Male 30-34 years old Venues group – 104 Kilometers., 8. Mountain bike 4. Male 35-39 years old Registration: The clock tower - Hua Hin, Male over 40 years old – 89 Kilometers., 5. Male 40-44 years old Prachuap Khiri Khan., Starting Point: Huahin 9. Road and Mountain bike Open age group 6. Male 45-49 years old School - Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan., – 75 Kilometers., 10. Road and Mountain 7. Male over 50 years old Finish line: Khao Hin-lek-fai - Hua Hin, bike VIP group – 25 Kilometers., 11. Fixed 8. Female Open age group Prachuap Khiri Khan gear – 89 Kilometers Type B. 28 Kilometers. Schedule 1. Junior Male Saturday 22 November 2557 King’s Cup Hua Hin 2. Male Open age group 06.30 - 08.00 am. Registration – sign up and Moutain Bike Classic 2014 3. Male 30-34 years old receive race number at The Clock tower., Sunday 23 November 2557 4. Male 35-39 years old 08.30 am. Sign On /Opening Ceremony/ Hua Hin Shooting Range, Bor Fai. 5. Male 40-44 years old Race Starts., 12.30 am. Race finishes., 14.30 Schedule 6. Male 45-49 years old pm. Trophies ceremony., 15.30 pm. Closing Sunday 23 November 2557 7. Male 50-59 years old ceremony 08.00-10.30 am. Registration – sign up and 8. Male over 60 years old Race catergories receive race number., 11.00 am. Sign On / 9. Weight over 85 Kilograms 1. Road bike Male Open age group – 144 Opening Ceremony/Race Starts., 14.30 pm. 10. Female Open age group Kilometers., 2. Road bike Male 30-39 years Race finishes., 15.00 pm. Trophies ceremony., 11. Female Over 35 years old old – 104 Kilometers., 3. Road bike Male 40- 15.30 pm. Closing ceremony Type C. 10 Kilometers. 1. Male not over 10 year old 2. Male not over 15 year old 3. Female not over 15 year old For more information: www.facebook.com/sport.bicycle, www.sportbicycle.co.th, http://www.thaimtb.com Thailand Wins ‘Best Swimsuit’ at Miss Grand International Miss Cuba was crowned the second “Miss was held at the Indoor Stadium Huamark Grand International” last month in Bangkok under the concept “Stop the War,” a worthy while Thailand managed to grab at least the goal apparently to be achieved by gathering “Best Swimsuit” award. the most beautiful women of 85 countries. Miss Grand International, a beauty contest Daryanne Lees, 27, a Hilton front desk sponsored the Tourism Authority of Thailand, manager from Cuba, won the contest last night while Hiwot Mamo from Ethiopia and Kathryn Kohut from Canada were crowned second and third places, respectively. From the left: Fourth place Miss Australia, second place Miss Ethiopia, winner Miss Cuba, TV Host Nawat Itsaragrisil, third place Miss Canada and fifth place Miss Columbia Meanwhile, Miss Thailand Parapadsorn Disdamrong, a 23-year-old student from Rangsit University, could not break into the top 10, but grabbed the award for her swimsuit body instead.