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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

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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 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 and Kathryn Kohut from Canada were crowned second and third places, respectively. From the left: Fourth place , second place , winner Miss Cuba, TV Host Nawat Itsaragrisil, third place Miss Canada and fifth place Miss Columbia Meanwhile, 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.

HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 People in bussiness 7

This Month Lars Castenlund; Entrepreneur, in History Creator of lifestyles and Enjoyer of life Life and work prior to Thailand I started out working for an insurance company where I was employed for 10 years, but my passion has always been with computers and online opportunities. In 1997 when the internet first started to become popular in Denmark, I realised the new and endless possibilities that had become available – it fascinated me and steered my life in whole new direction. I was fortunate enough to meet the right person at the right time who was working for the Danish government. He asked me if I would like to become an instructor, - teaching public institutions how to use 1. Mary Robinson became Ireland’s first Microsoft products (e.g. Microsoft Office, female president Microsoft Publisher, etc.). Around the same time, I started to take up programming tasks for my employer, which led me to start my online dating service. “Hua Hin Online” which was to be the place of them being the resort Black Lotus. We were at the very front of the evolution for everything regarding Hua Hin – online. I of online interaction. This was long before believed the concept and we took it to the I am an entrepreneur at heart and I find it very Facebook, Line, SnapChat – and similar next level and launched a company based hard standing still. Whenever I see needs I services which today we take for granted. on that concept. try to create solutions to meet those needs. Back then, people hardly knew how to And for this exact reason, I was also one of send an email to a friend, let alone get into When I went back to Denmark, I opened the 3 founders of Hua Hin Butler (now sole contact with a stranger online. up yet another business – this time selling owner) – a company dedicated to servicing artificial nails online in Europe – it ended up the residents of Hua Hin with everything 2. Charles Darwin’s book On the Origin From there, things went fast, and a year being very successful. from food delivery to carpet cleaning. of Species by Means of Natural Selection after opening up our online dating website, was first published, theorizing that all the we expanded to several other countries. On my return to Thailand I undertook yet Current life and projects living creatures descended from With our business doing great, we ventured another venture – this time in real estate. I a common ancestor. into new areas and opened up websites am the founder of Star Property, together My life in Thailand so far has been eventful for online shopping, along with an online with Sumalee Wilaiprasert. and full of amazing experiences; each one of service which became “the place” to go them has brought me closer to what I now for online casting in Denmark. I did several Around this time I slowly came to the see as where I belong – creating an amazing other online ventures and more than 13 conclusion that I had fallen head over heels lifestyle project where I myself can feel at business’ going at the same time. Having in love with Thailand – the weather, the kind home – something that has, so far, been hard to attend business dinners each and every and wonderful people and the laid back to find in Thailand, and especially in Hua Hin, night, discussing the same things over and lifestyle – things I could no longer find in hence Electric Mango was born. over again, made me realise that this would Europe. The stepping stones were being laid The vision created for Electric Mango by not be the life for me. I needed a change. for a new chapter in my life. me and my wife Namfon (CEO of Electric Thailand My ventures into Hua Hin Online and Star Mango) is to create an environment for everyone – families, events, regular 3. 1924 Opening of the First Stewart’s Root Property led me going into partnership I first came to Thailand 7 years ago where I parties and simply good times in pleasant Beer Stand In 1924, Frank Stewart set out with George Mastronikolis and the local met Soren – who is also from Denmark. At (amazing!) surroundings with the people to develop the world’s best-tasting root newspaper Hua Hin Today. George and I the time, he was working on a concept called you care about. One of the soon to be beer which he intended to sell in order to later launched several projects together, one added facilities will be a steak house and a supplement his income as a schoolteacher. concert venue where local and international With the secret recipes in hand, he bands will be invited to perform. The style soon opened his first Stewart’s Drive-In of music will be something that harmonises where he served ice-cold Stewart’s Root with the home of His Majesty the King, Beer in tall, frosty mugs. The creamy Hua Hin. taste of Stewart’s Root Beer was an instant success and has been enjoyed by On the drawing board is also around 200 consumers for over 75 years! private villas with 2 stories, which will add a whole new dimension to Electric Mango. The style and quality will be among the very best you can find in Asia. Electric Mango will develop into the hottest place to be in Thailand in a very short time. Giving back One of the great things about Electric Mango is its ability to be venue for social and charity events. Our venture into charity began 3 months ago when we hosted the event “Children’s Day” together with Thai 4. The first Imperial Diet was opened in Social Network. Japan, consisting of a House of Peers and A large group of 60 less fortunate kids along a House of Representatives. with their teachers came and enjoyed a day with food, fun and games at the playground at Electric Mango. Seeing their happy faces inspired us to make the events and ongoing thing, and we now have a Children’s Day every second Saturday in Electric Mango. These events has opened our eyes to the in need – which is also why Electric Mango chose to sponsor 250,000 baht to a Woman’s Club charity event for breast cancer. The Women’s Club continues to be a strong voice in Hua Hin for those who need help and Electric Mango will continue to support them and their causes. My life and future is now about bringing to 5. “The Sorcerer” was performed for the life a unique lifestyle project and at the same first time of 178 total performances. time work to help those in need.

HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 8 Fashion & life style Beautiful Till The End of Lashes…... A Little 60’s Look For Our Lashes.

it from the streets to the catwalks, the look is really quite THE MAX-CARA wearable. Blue really pops out from the natural colour and The number one thing it can make an edgy hot hair trend. to do to adopt this trend is to overload Sombre Ombre your mascara. Do not hesitate to apply multiple coats. First apply mascara in two layers. Then with a cleaned brush from old mascara or a toothbrush, remove the excess mascara immediately. Don’t wait for the mascara to dry; otherwise it will only crumble. Then 4. Heat your eyelash curler with a blow-dryer so your move to the next eye lashes curl more easily and hold the shape longer. and repeat the process. Secrets Behind Having Long Beautiful Eye Lashes. To help get this Maxi-Volume effect, start with puffed Green tea: Add green tea leaves to warm water and then Sombre ombre has been the hottest hair trend for the last bases. Dust baby powder over your eyelashes between apply it to your eye lashes. This promotes healthy lash few years. But the thick highlights may not look great the first and second coats of mascara to plump up your growth and makes them longer, thicker and stronger. on everyone or you may not want such a radical change, lashes. Baby powder has grip, so it will stick to your lashes especially if you work in a professional office. in between each coat of mascara, making your lashes Petroleum Jelly (or better known as vaseline): If applied to appear more voluminous. Cheat with white fibres. It is your lashes regularly at night, it helps your lashes to grow like applying hair extensions on your lashes. How?, with faster and makes them thicker and stronger. fibre as a base before mascara. Castor oil, Olive oil, Vitamin E oil, Almond Oil: All these The best brands for this are: Catrice - “Lashes to kill”- Lash natural oils help the growth of your lashes due to their extension fibres - 245BHT, L’Oreal - “False lashes butterfly” strengthening properties. Apply the oil using a brush (with fibres). or “Double Extension” (with fibres) - 449BHT, every night before bed. Don’t forget to apply to eyelashes Maybelline - “The Magnum” - or “The Rocket Volume” - completely cleansed; otherwise the oil will not work. It 249BHT. You can find them in Boots and Watsons stores. takes about two months for the results, but they will be come. Some good tips to follow: To maintain your eyelashes there are some things to know Good news! It works for eyelashes and hair (but the to maintain vigour, strength and therefore their length. amount used for the hair will be much more). But you Limit wearing waterproof mascara. This is often aggressive have to do one thing; please never ever forget to go to bed Now sombre (also known as subtle ombre) is here. It is and too “sticky” for your lashes. Let them breathe and use without removing makeup from your eyes. Remove eye a toned down version of ombre that many different hair waterproof only in the summer or for specific occasions. makeup using olive oil or any other eye makeup remover. colours can easily take on. This is all about a subtle change The rest of the time classic mascara will do. Cleanse your This is very important for the growth of your lashes. from roots to ends and is perfect for growing out roots. It lashes with oil (it can be olive or coconut oil) or with a is perfect with layered and textured hair. It is great because two-phase makeup remover. An eyelash curler or heated it lightens up your face with different golden colours and eyelash curler may be nice to curl, but it tends to break gives your hair a shake up without feeling like your hair the lashes. It’s the same as waterproof mascara; it can be HAIR DON’T CARE style is too crazy for the office. All different hair colours used but only sometimes! Blue Hues can work with this trend, see it on our celebrities. Tricks About Mascara: Clavicut

After the wave of pink last spring and purple more recently during summer, people continue to explore rainbow 1. Layer waterproof mascara on top of your regular formula colours for their hair. The new colour trend for this fall is to make your mascara last longer and look thicker. It also none other than blue; but is it easy to wear? makes it easier to remove at the end of the day. After spending the spring with purple hair, Nicole Richie 2. Soak your mascara tube in a turned blue. Is she the one who introduced the trends cup of hot water to make the in hair colour or is she simply following others? To stand formula more liquid, thinner and out and try to emerge from the strong personalities of easier to apply. the Kardashian family, Kylie Jenner has relied on her hair colouring (tie & dye). The latest trend in haircuts is medium length, also called the Clavicut. The ideal length of the hair is medium. Medium length hair is also simple to manage and suitable from a fashion point of view. We have already seen this with many famous celebrities and superstars.

3. If you’re down to the bottom of your mascara tube and it hasn’t reached its three-month expiration date (you Lance Bass, from the former NSync group proves that the So here you are, you’ve seen all the latest trends from should always toss your mascara after three months to colour blue is not only for women. On short hair the result sombre, blue hues to medium length. So tell us which one prevent any eye infections), add a few drops of contact seems a little strange, but why not. At first blue might you might like to adopt in the future to get a new outlook! lens solution to a mascara tube to re-wet flaky formula. seem like such an odd colour to try out, but after seeing

HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 9 10 News Work Permit & Visa Proposals Becoming Easier To Manage The Joint Standing Committee on and foreign investors, in order to provide Business operators who want to visit an Commerce, Industry and Banking has given more support for investors, alongside exhibition in Thailand will also be exempted an update on its proposals to amend the the improvement of various business and from having to get a work permit, but they country’s visa and work-permit regulations, foreign visas. will still need one if they want to open a which it says have received a positive booth or trade at a fair. However, if it is a response with some areas already changed Kalin Sarasin, Secretary-General of the state-run exhibition, any foreign operator by government agencies. Chamber, said there had been a meeting who wants to open a booth or trade at the between the Interior Minister, the Labour event will not require a work permit. Some of the changes include procedures for Ministry, the Immigration Bureau, the foreign investors, two-year visa for teachers, Foreign Ministry, the Tourism Authority of Foreign teachers can now apply for a online 90 day reporting and improved Thailand and the JSCCIB. He commented maximum two-year visa, but they need a procedures for work permit applications. that the discussion has already led to work permit guaranteeing their employment. However, Kalin said information regarding some changes in the visa and work-permit Foreign students will still need to apply for work-permit and visa regulations, Issara Wongkusolkij, President of the regulations. These include an improved a year-on-year visa, while foreigners who procedures and applications still needed to JSCCIB and Chairman of the Thai Chamber procedure for applications for work permits, want to visit to use the healthcare service be more widely available and much easier of Commerce, said the main amendment to an online option for 90-day reporting, and in Thailand will be granted a permit to to understand. The JSCCIB has urged the work-permit regulations proposed to the the exemption from work-permit regulations stay up to 60-90 days, with an extension government agencies to increase the use government concerned the separation of for a foreign businessperson merely in the possible with the presentation of a doctor’s of technology in order to provide better regulations for unskilled immigrant workers Kingdom for a meeting. certificate. access for foreigners. Classic Cars and ‘The Great Gatsby’ at The Hua Hin Automobile Concours 2014 Centara Grand Beach & Villas Hua Hin, Dr.Prachin Eamlumnow, the President and CEO of Grand Prix International Public Company Ltd, Prachuab Khirikhan, Petchaburi and the Hua Hin Municipality are presenting the 12th edition of the Hua Hin Automobile Concours to celebrate the 87th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The event, the largest ever to be held in its history, will be held from 28th - 30th November 2014, with proceeds being donated to the Chaipattana Foundation.

The classic cars will be paraded around served. The day will end with a spectacular the Hua Hin town as well as a joyride to gala charity dinner at Centara Grand Beach the Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin, where the Resort and Villas Hua Hin featuring the cars will be further showcased and lunch glamorous theme of “the Great Gatsby”. Beware Of False Visa Singkhon Border Point to Extension Stamps Become a Permanent crossing The Royal Thai Police Immigration Bureau consular section of Sweden’s embassy in The Thai and Myanmar leaders have agreed has warned that fake visa extension stamps Bangkok said; “handle all visa extensions by to upgrade the Singkhon border crossing to have been found in the passports of foreign yourself,” after seeing three cases of false the status of a permanent crossing point, a visitors departing Thailand visa stamps at the Embassy. government official has advised. Police Lieutenant General Sakda It is suggested that anyone who is The Governor of Prachuab Khiri Khan, Chuenpakdee, the Commissioner of The uncertain about the validity of a stamp in Weera Sriwatanathrakul said that during his Royal Thai Police Immigration Bureau, has their passport or validity of an immigration official visit to Myanmar, the Prime Minister through Police Colonel Voravat Amornvivat, receipt after dealing with immigration Prayut Chan-o-cha and President Thein Deputy Commander of Investigations, has agents go to the Hua Hin Immigration Sein discussed an upgrade of the Singkhon requested that the following warning be Office with their concerns. border crossing. This is about 22 kilometers provided to all foreigners in Thailand: from Prachuapkhirikhan town. Both The example below is of a genuine countries agreed that an upgrade could be “Recently Immigration has found a number extension stamp: done before the confirmation of a border of passports with fake rubber stamps, as people are departing from the Kingdom. area survey report, from the Thai-Myanmar Please be aware that there are agents and Joint Boundary Commission. people who have sold fake visa extension The Thai government can proceed to make stamps to unsuspecting foreigners. Please an announcement of the upgrade after the be careful when applying through a visa approval of cabinet. extension agent, that the agent shows you The PM’s visit to Myanmar also saw the an official receipt of 1,900 from Immigration, There will be a celebration of the opening of signing of a sister cities agreement between for your extension.” the permanent crossing point and activities Prachuab Khiri Khan province of Thailand to promote the relationship between the and Marid City of Myanmar. However the validity of an offered ‘official two countries. This is an important step receipt’ may also be in question. forward for the economy in Prachuab This plan has been proposed a number of This is not the first time warnings have Khiri Khan province, and helps prepare it times in the past. A previous announcement been issued about this ‘scam’. Going for the AEC integration next year, said the for the opening was reported in Hua Hin in back as far as 2003, an official from the governor. 2012 although the plan did not eventuate.

HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 11 12 GOLF US$2 Million Thailand Classic Launched on Asian Tour and European Tour Richest event in the Kingdom to be staged for three years at Black Mountain

Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin will play host to the inaugural Thailand Classic from February 12-15 next year, where it will become the first event co-sanctioned between The Asian Tour and European Tour to be permanently based in Thailand. The tournament, which marks the European Tour’s return to Thailand after an eight year absence, will be the richest in the Kingdom, with a prize fund of US$2 million dollars.

Keith Waters, Chief Operating Officer of the European Tour, said, “We are delighted to be returning to Thailand for the Thailand Classic in February, and Black Mountain Golf Club and Hua Hin are wonderful additions to the International Schedule.”

With European Tour stars having enjoyed success around the world, those who tee it up at Black Mountain in February will be an exciting addition to the field alongside some of Asia’s finest talent, including the best golfers from Thailand.

The event will form part of the European currently led by World Number One Rory we are excited and proud to start a new course in great condition, and look forward Tour’s International Schedule, with prize McIlroy. Harald Elisson, Managing Director co-operation with The European Tour, to welcoming fans, players, sponsors money earned to count towards The 2015 of Black Mountain, said: “It is an honour the tournament promoter and sponsors. and organisers alike to Black Mountain in Race to Dubai, a year-long competition to again work with the Asian Tour and We are committed to presenting the February 2015.”

HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 13 14 GOLF The ‘Wirkola Cup’ - Norwegian Golfers Ready To Tackle Thailand Golf

The tournament is managed by the Norwegian Travel Agency Orkidé Ekspressen with Thai Airways providing substantial sponsorship. Apart from the ‘Cup’ itself, overseas flights from Norway are on offer to the winners. Golfers stay at the Methavalai Hotel in Cha-Am. Locally Members of the Cha-Am Golf Club manage many of the technical arrangements. Host Bjørn commented that “In the years the tournament has become the way I want it to be; including the phenomenal job the Cha-Am Golf Club has done.” Membership of the Cha-Am Golf Club and a Membership Card to take home is part of the deal for participants. Bjørn Wirkola is a legendary World and Norwegian Cha-Am golf tour operator Rogeir Heimstad from ski jumping champion who has long since given away golftrip@cha-am provides local knowledge to golfers that sport for the more gentle game of golf. He is the and a lead role to ensure all the final arrangements are namesake and tour host for the Annual Wirkola Cup in place. (By the way; happy 50th birthday Rogeir- which commenced as we go to print. November 16th!) Bjørn currently boasts a handicap of 11.6, however son The Event will be played as a best score from two of three Tore, also on ‘tour’ is just ahead with a handicap of 9. days played at Imperial Lakeview, Springfield and Palm The Norwegian golfing website ‘golferen.no’ describes Hills Golf Courses however many of the golfers play golf the tournament as: “a textbook example of a social each day before competition play. Arrangements include golfing tournament.” Of course there are some gala dinners and imported Norwegian entertainers to challenges for the almost 50 Norwegian golfers who make for a full and very sociable schedule. have just completed the Norwegian golfing season. Our warm welcome (varm velkomst) to all the visiting Managing speedy greens, warm weather (hot for them) ‘Wirkolas’! and humidity are some of their challenges.

Top Ten Joys Open Golf Golfing One Liners Tournament 2014 Golf is one of the few sports where so many 6. Jimmy DeMaret: “Golf and sex are the One of the most popular tournaments on You can also book by sending an e-mail jokes are told. After all, football or tennis only things you can enjoy without being the Cha-Am golfing calendar will be held to: [email protected] jokes are very few and far between. It’s also good at them.” on 14th November 2014 at Palm Hills Golf an opportunity for spontaneous one-liners. 5. Phyllis Diller: “The reason the pro tells Course. Here is our list of the best, just to prove the you to keep your head down is so you can’t point! Well known Cha-Am identity Kolbjorn Moe see him laughing.” is hosting the Event for amateurs only for 10. Ben Crenshaw: “I’m five inches from 4. Harry Toscano: “I’m hitting the woods the sixth time and bookings are now open. being an outstanding golfer. That’s the just great, but I’m having a terrible time Participants will also be able to enjoy pre distance my left ear is from my right.” getting out of them.” game breakfast and dinner as a part of the 9. Arthur Daley: “Golf is like a love affair. If Event. 3. Chi Chi Rodriguez: “I asked my caddie you don’t take it seriously, it’s no fun; if you for a sand wedge and he came back with a Sponsors for the event include do take it seriously, it breaks your heart.” ham on rye.” OrkideExpressen (The TourOperator of 8. Tiger Wood: “Hockey is a sport for white Norway), Callaway, Odyssey, Stiklestad 2. Jack Nicklaus: “Through years of men. Basketball is a sport for black men. Golfklubb and many local companies. experience I have found that air offers less Golf is a sport for white men dressed like The Cha-Am Golf Club is also an active resistance than dirt.” black pimps.” supporter. 1. Sam Snead : “If anyone gripped a knife 7. Billy Graham: “The only time my prayers Further information and online bookings and fork the way they do a golf club, they’d are never answered is on the golf course.” can be made at www.thaimat.no/golf. starve to death.”

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HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 16 Wellness Allergy Alert! The prevalence of allergic diseases is rising dramatically worldwide, both in developed and developing countries. In Thailand, the adoption of more Westernised lifestyles with exposure to an increased and different range of food and environmental experiences may explain the local increase.

An allergic reaction is when the body’s and managing allergy issues is ideal as and eggs featuring high on the lists of food allergies means you can’t help but sniffling a defense system reacts against substances the increase is especially problematic for allergens. Peanuts, a common ingredient in little just at the thought. which do not commonly cause troubles, and children, who are bearing the burden of the Thai food, are also a major No, No for some! Finally it’s worth considering our which are normally tolerated by most of the rising trend. She sees 10 -15 patients every Symptoms such as skin reactions and graph which shows the pattern for the people. day. sneezing (often with nose obstruction), development of allergic diseases. Fortunately Hua Hin has access to an expert We met with Dr Boonyaviwat who explained coughing, Itching eyes, breathing difficulties, on the subject. Dr Onsuree Boonyaviwat is some of the mysteries of the human allergic stomach pain or cramps are all potential a pediatric allergist and immunologist at the responses to genetic and environmental indicators of an allergic response. This is Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin. A combination factors, including the issues of food allergies. especially true if there is a family history. of specialising in both children’s medicine Food is especially important with cow’s milk When children have symptoms that may not be life threatening, they can become much more than a nuisance. Although allergies cannot be cured, both diagnosis and management have much to offer, making a significant difference to the quality of life. Children with symptoms that lead to loss of sleep quality may experience learning and developmental problems as well as a reduction in their respiratory function. The diagnostic tools include a ‘skin prick’ test to discover the allergen as well as blood and lung function testing. Dr Boonyaviwat knows first-hand how these tests can be effective as she is also subject to some allergy issues and needed to self-diagnose. As Dr Boonyaviwat explained, people with Then there are a multitude of symptom allergic predisposition often follow the same reduction options including de-sensitisation clinical course, with changes according techniques, not curing but addressing the to age. This is known as the ‘ALLERGY quality of life issues. MARCH’, recognised changes in symptoms Thanks to Dr Boonyaviwat for her time to allergens according to age. . Finding the and listening to silly questions about being cause as early as possible will help stop an allergic to cucumbers; she doesn’t like them allergy progression, a task Hua Hin’s allergy either. However it’s a bit like talking about specialist understands with outcomes that toothache which inevitably leads to your mean the wheezing and sneezing days (and tongue exploring your teeth. Talking about nights) may be over. Thai Massage By The Blind

Thai Massage by Blind has been open for Blind people have a very sensitive approach 20 years. It is a Traditional Thai massage to the different kinds of massage. Whether place where blind people give the service. you are interested in foot massage, body Since they are blind, their senses of feelings massage or even oil massage they will help are strong and effective. They offer clients you enjoy and relax. Before the massage an experience that releases them from started I was given a pair of clean cotton daily stress. They also offer traditional pajama-type trousers to wear. The room Thai massage and therapy for other health was clean had air-conditioning with curtains problems. for privacy. The masseuse was good and gave me a good work over after which I felt a lot better and revived. After completing the task, the blind masseuse then changed the bed sheets for their next customer. I felt compelled to give more money than the price listed because of their hospitality. She was happy with the additional cash and left the room to join her other colleagues sitting outside. Full marks for the Thai Massage by the Blind and I fully recommend it.

My friend recommended that I try this service at a building situated south of the Golden Palace. Upon arrival the local manager Mr. Pong and his wife welcomed my friend and I and inquired about our needs. Neither of us spoke Thai, but the staff was friendly and professional so we didn’t run into any difficulties with the language barrier.

HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 17 18 cover story Community Organisation In Hua Hin There is no reason for anyone to be isolated, alone or bored in Hua Hin. Community organisations around town provide the opportunity to socialise, make new friends and most of all to contribute. Each Club has regular gatherings, some are a part of large global organisations, some are small locally based groups. Here are just a few of the community groups around town, there are many more. If you have time and energy to spare, think about getting involved.

Skål International is an Association of Tourism Professionals which encourages and creates a network of professionals around the world. It promotes seminars and conferences to strengthen the industry’s professionalism. A current charity project is for the Children’s Literacy Program with library book donations to local underprivileged schools. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization. There are 1.35 Meetings: Skål meets every 3rd Thursday of the month at different venues of Skal million members in more than 46,000 clubs worldwide. Lions are active. Their motto is Members. “We Serve.” Lions are part of a global service network, doing whatever is necessary to Anyone can attend the next dinner meeting at Black Lotus at 6.00PM on 20th November. help local communities. The cost to Members is 700 THB and 900 THB for visitors. Location: 1888 Phetkhasem, Huay Say Tai, Cha Am, Phetburi 76120, Telephone: (032) 527 Contacts: Events Coordinator, Anne Edrup 788 Fax: (032) 527 787, Email: [email protected], Membership: No restrictions, email: anne@the beachvilla resort.com Conditions: Membership Fees are 4000 THB per year. https://www.facebook.com/skal.huahin.chaam The 2014-2015 Club President is Kanit Chocksuchat www.skalhuahinchaam.com You will just need to provide the copy of ID card or Passport your photo and your address. Meetings are held on the every second Wednesday of the month at 7.00 PM, Hua Hin Grand & Plaza.

Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. The Rotary Foundation is a non-profit corporation that is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world. Hua Hin Women’s Club - What They Do By combining their skills and resources, members of Rotary are able to make a real A Hua Hin Charity Organisation contribution to the lives of others. In local communities the club raises money for Hua Hin Women’s Club aims to help the disadvantaged and underprivileged who need community projects and local charities. Members also volunteer their time - supervising help from the community. Members use the ‘LINE’ network as a contact point. Members community events, running a host of projects aimed at promoting the achievements of actively participate in many fund raising activities. young people, coordinating educational programmes, and supporting local businesses. The organisation does not have an office but meets at the Hua Hin municipality during Membership the 2nd week of the month. Most Members are Thai ladies who are married to a foreigner. The club was formally chartered as the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin on April 12th 2010, with 36 members. A 12 member Charter Board of Directors was elected by the club. The cost to join the club is 1,000 THB for a one year membership. You will just need to Today the Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin has 35 members, in UK, Scandinavian, Central provide your photo and your address. Europe, USA, Asia and Ocean, Whereas 11 ot them are acting as Board Directors. The Contact by Phone: Khun Liza Onghang the President of Hua Hin women’s club 081 916 Rotary Club of Royal Hua Hin welcomes new members, Thai nationals and those coming 6637, or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/huahinwomensclub/info from any country around the globe. The numbers of members is currently 35, 40 is the Club’s target for the Rotary Year 2014/15. Meetings RCRHH meetings take place on Tuesdays at 12:00 noon, with the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm, at Amari Hua Hin Resort & Spa in Hua Hin - Khao Takiab, 117/74 Takiab Road. Members try to arrive 15 or 20 minutes before the meeting starts to enjoy the fellowship of other members. Contact The Club’s President may be emailed: [email protected]. Michael Vender is the Director PR Phone: 082 586 50 50 Multi- Culti Club The Multi Culty Club is a little different from other regular gatherings. Rather than trying to describe gatherings, here are responses to questions posed. Hua Hin Red Cross How often do you meet and when? EVERY 28TH OF THE MONTH The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement aims to prevent and alleviate WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF YOUR ASSOCIATION? human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and - We have here the same wishes. to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, - We have here the same dreams. cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples. - We have here the same ideas. - We have here the same experiences. Location: Hua Hin Municipality, information section 2nd floor, Phone and Fax: 032 - But we have also here the same problems. 512946, Membership: Thai people and foreigners with permanent residence, Conditions: - So that we can positively benefit from each other. Honorary Member donate once, not less than 40,000 baht. - So our life can be here somewhat easier. Ordinary Members donate 3,000 baht. - Each encounter is an enrichment. You will just need to provide the copy of ID card or Passport your photo and your Who can join? EVERYBODY CAN JOIN US address. Applications from the Hua Hin Red Cross office; Monday – Friday from 8.30 am Who they can contact? [email protected] – 4.30 pm. Meetings are held every month. How many members are registered now? I HAVE NO MEMBERS. GUESTS 150-200

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November 2014 Cha-Am Beach Should Be Better Organised, Says Mayor A meeting to consider the monitoring of public areas on Cha-Am beaches was recently held at the Cha-Am Municipality. Chaired by the Deputy Governor of Phetchaburi Dr. Krai Bunbandan, the meeting had many participants, most of whom were public officers. Those in attendance included Pol. Maj. Gen. Wichanwat Borirakkul, Col. Suradet Prakhenri, Col. Sihadet Disonthichot, the chief officer of Phetchaburi Provincial Office Mr. Jatuphol Piyamputra, the Cha- Am District Chief Mr. Parinya Phothisat and the Mayor of Cha-Am Mr. Nukul Pornsomboonsiri. The Phetchaburi Provincial Office has received complaints from tourists about Governor of Phetchaburi with the Cha- offices to protect public areas of the country Other public areas apart from the problems of using public areas on Cha-Am Am District Chief as the secretary, will be and allow people to use the areas without beaches have been affected. beaches caused by some venders and responsible for making all public areas on conflict. In addition, the regulations of Concerned officers were asked to probe owners of folding beds on the beaches. the beaches well-organised and give the the Interior Ministry of Thailand regarding a legal case in which an owner of a The Governor would like to set up a com- Governor a progress report on a regular taking care of and protecting public areas restaurant and an owner of a hotel were mittee to monitor the areas closely. basis. of Thailand issued in 2010 also enables involved. The committee, chaired by the Deputy the District Chief and local administrative At the meeting, the chairperson explained to offices to monitor and protect the public Shops and restaurants near Wat the participants about law and regulations areas. Neranchararam Buddhist Monastery should that could be applied and enforced if discuss public area management with the necessary, particularly the Article 122 from The Cha-Am District Chief, as the Buddhist monks. the Act of Local Administration (Vol. 11) of committee secretary, informed the meeting 2008 which enables the District Chief to participants about some measures that the Finally, the Deputy Governor of work with members of local administrative Cha-Am District Office should put in place Phetchaburi talked about establishment together with the Cha-Am Municipality. of one more Centre managed by the Cha- They are: Am Municipality on the beach besides the Street venders on footpaths in the area existing one at the municipal office. The of the Cha-Am beaches should provide Centre will help visitors and tourists who space for people to walk conveniently. would like to complain about any problems They need to dress properly and provide on Cha-Am beaches. customers with an exact price list. The Cha-Am Municipality, the Cha-Am 31 shop owners whose buildings are local police office, the Phetchaburi office built on public areas should be informed of Tourism Authority of Thailand and the that their buildings will be pulled down and Phetchaburi Tourism Business Association the officers concerned will also monitor will discuss recruiting staff to work at the other public areas allegedly trespassed. new centre. Bryde’s whales spotted New Artificial Reefs off Phetchburi coast for Cha-Am A pod of more than 10 Bryde’s whales He said normally Bryde’s whales will enter the in Muang District and Cha-Am Beach are have been spotted off the Phetchburi Gulf of Thailand and come near Phetchburi the major places where artificial reefs are coast in the Gulf of Thailand, forcing local coast during September to March. likely to be placed. fishing boats to stop fishing and turn into But this year more whales have come, he Aiming to improve and develop coastal tour boats to ferry tourists to have close said and urged tourists to visit Phetchburi areas for fishing, artificial reefs can encounter of the sea mammals. before they returned to deep sea. aid rehabilitation of the ecosystem of The rare Bryde’s whales were seen coastal areas. Doing so will help balance enjoying themselves hunting for food the underwater food chain as well as near the coast in the Ban Laem district of Phetburi province. The appearance of the Bryde’s whales prompted the Hat Chao Samran municipality mayor Boonyod Maklai to The Mayor of Cha-Am Mr. Nukul advise local fishermen to halt fishing and Pornsomboonsiri has chaired a meeting turn their boats to ferry tourists to see to discuss placing new artificial reefs the whales as now most fishermen were along the Petchaburi coast The meeting suffering loss when few fish were caught, attended by fishery departmental staff and that they could hardly make ends from Phetchaburi, Cha-Am’s district meet. office, staff of Cha-Am Municipality and representatives of local fishermen in Cha- Am. Placing artificial reefs in Cha-Am is a major project to promote and provide underwater sanctuary and hiding places encouraging local administrative offices in the marine habitat. It will be carried to work closely and actively with local A Bryde’s whale is approximately 13.7 out with a budget approved under the fishermen in managing and conserving metres to 14.5 metres long and weighs Phetchaburi Provincial Plan. This meeting coastal resources. The artificial reefs will about 17 tonnes. In 2012, it was estimated enabled the stakeholders to discuss where also help to prevent illegal fishing within that only 20 remained in the Gulf of to place the artificial reefs. Laem Phak Bia 3,000 metres of the shore. Thailand. in Ban Laem District, Chao Samran Beach

HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 20 News National Day Mega transport Projects of Plants and Trees Get Cabinet Approval Nakon Pathhom - Cha-Am Motorway Included

The Royal Forest Department everyone Rai forest area which is a rehabilitation to join activities for the National Day of project of the forest ecosystem. Plants and Trees in honour of the Queen The Royal Forest Department introduced Mother and introduced staff safeguarding to the participants to tree doctors who trees. are responsible for taking care of major The Deputy Minister of Natural Resources trees in the forest. Scholarships were and Environment Mr. Sunan Arunnopparat awarded to students with excellent chaired an opening ceremony of the learning achievement and some funds for National Day of Plants and Trees 2014. management of community forest were The event, taking place in a forest of Ban given to representatives of local people in Huay Hin Phlerng Community of Tha Yang the Tha Yang District. District, Phetchaburi, was also attended by On the National Day of Plants and Trees the Director General of the Royal Forest in Thailand, the Royal Forest Department Department Dr. Theeraphat Prayunsit, would like Thai people to plants more the Phetchaburi Governor Mr. Monthien trees and take care of them as trees Thongnit, chief officers of the Royal promote good living condition for people Forest Department and local people. The worldwide. participants planted more trees in the 20- The cabinet has approved the launch of year. With the new buses entering service, several mass transit projects that it hopes he expected more people will give up their will convince people to turn to public private cars in favour of public transport. transport services from driving their own Also approved in principle by the cabinet cars in their daily travels to work. Thailand Third-Favourite is the widening of roads nationwide to four The projects involve contracts to build six lanes and building four new motorways: Asian Destination for Expats electric train routes, procure city buses Pattaya-Mabtaphut (89 kms), Bang Pa- th and build new motorways. in-Nakhon Ratchasima (196 kms), Bang HSBC poll ranks kingdom 7 best globally Yai-Kanchanaburi (96 kms), and Nakhon The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy Pathom-Cha-am (118 kms). Thailand is the third-favourite destination Egypt, followed by the United Kingdom and Planning deputy director-general in Asia among the world’s expats and the and Brazil. Thailand did not make the top Chaiwat Thongkamkoon said bidding for The cabinet also endorsed the 1.435-metre seventh-best globally, a poll on quality of life 10 favourite countries among high-income six electric train projects which includes standard gauge for rail tracks on three for bank HSBC has found. earners. But more frugal expats - most of the Green Line (Mor Chit-Saphan Mai-Khu routes: Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima, them older - named the kingdom as the best Khot), the Orange Line (Cultural Centre- Nakhon Ratchasima-Nong Khai, and Opportunities for sport are one of the factors place for affordable, quality living. “Expats in Min Buri), and the Pink Line (Khaerai-Min Bangkok-Rayong. that made Thailand the third most-popular Thailand and Vietnam (sixth in Asia and 16th Buri), will be called next year. choice of destination for expats surveyed by overall) point out how cost-effective it is to Under the new track standard, train will British bank HSBC. Affordable quality of life live in these destinations, with many saying On public transport, he said the first lot of travel faster will at a top speed of 160 was the kingdom’s biggest attraction, 140 that the countries offer much better value 489 of 3,183 natural gas-fuelled buses will kilometres an hour. Thailand-based expats said. than home,” the bank said. be bought between January to March next “Thailand emerges from the 2014 Expat The poll queried 140 expats in Thailand, 38% Explorer survey as the best destination for of whom hailed from the United Kingdom, expats looking for an improved lifestyle at a 14% from the United States and 9% from low cost,” the British bank said. “Over two- Canada. A quarter of the respondents thirds of expats say they associate Thailand worked in education while another quarter Cha-Am’s (temporary) with a higher quality of life (69%) and 72% were employed in marketing, media, say they have greater levels of disposable hospitality, travel, and tourism. The sample income than they did before moving to skewed older, with 30% of those answering Floating Market the country (much higher than the global being 55 or over and 44% ranging from 35 A Thai colleague asked me whether I knew average of 53%).” to 54. Two-thirds of the 140 expats surveyed about the new Cha-Am Floating Market. were male. The poll - said to be the world’s largest of Later that evening I headed off to the Cha- its type - questioned 9,300 people working The expats said they appreciated paying Am Wednesday Night Market and realised in various sectors and mostly aged between less on utilities, accommodations, public that I had been the butt of a bad joke. 35 and 54. They were asked about their transport, and groceries while 78% said the financial situation - such as salary, savings quality of their accommodation improved After two days of virtually non-stop rain, and the local economy - as well as their or stayed the same since moving. Parents the usually dry market had become just quality of life and family issues such as ranked Thailand No 1 in the world for cost of that; a floating market. Two thirds of the education opportunities for children. childcare and children’s confidence. area adjacent to the Cha-Am Railway Singapore - the top expat choice in Asia and The respondents sounded like they were a Station was underwater and the usually second overall globally - “performs solidly in bit lonely, however: Thailand ranked near very busy scene suffering. Most vendors all areas accounting for quality of life” while the bottom of the 34 countries surveyed were unable to operate and there was We are all looking forward to dryer days offering good economic opportunities, the when it came to learning the local language, even a jet ski on standby. ahead and the Wednesday Night Market survey said. Meanwhile, China - second in making friends and feeling welcome at returning to its place on the Cha-Am Asia and third overall - was a top country for work. Thailand also ranked 32nd on expats’ Mid October was a very wet period for the shopping scene. To my colleague with the high-earners, with one in four of respondents feelings about the environment. region. Lots of roadside watery hazards bad joke, thanks, we don’t really need a there earning more than $300,000 a year, and roofing maintenance required. floating market in Cha-Am. I’ll try the dry- and having more disposable income to Expats in Thailand also bemoaned the quality Historically October is the wettest month spend on their social lives. education and healthcare, with education land version again next week. of the year, so no one should really be ranking 30th globally and healthcare 13th. The lowest-ranked of the 34 countries was surprised.

HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 world heritage 21 The Cultural & Natural Heritage of Thailand International Recognition of Our Most Important Heritage Sites

What makes the concept of World Heritage The site is home to more than 800 species exceptional is its universal application. World of fauna, including 112 mammal species Heritage sites belong to all the peoples of the (among them two species of gibbon), 392 world, irrespective of the territory on which bird species and 200 reptile and amphibian they are located. species. It is internationally important for the conservation of globally threatened and Heritage is our legacy from the past, what endangered mammal, bird and reptile species, we live with today, and what we pass on to among them 19 that are vulnerable, four that future generations. Our cultural and natural are endangered, and one that is critically heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life endangered. The area contains substantial and inspiration. Places as unique and diverse and important tropical forest ecosystems, as the wilds of East Africa’s Serengeti, the which can provide a viable habitat for the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Barrier Reef in Historic City of Ayutthaya (1991) long-term survival of these species. Australia and the Baroque cathedrals of make up our world’s heritage. Ayutthaya province: 14°20’52”N 100°33’38”E / 14.34778°N 100.56056°E / 14.34778; The United Nations Educational, Scientific 100.56056 (Historic City of Ayutthaya) Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the identification, protection Founded c. 1350, Ayutthaya became the Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri and preservation of cultural and natural second Siamese capital after Sukhothai. It was Khan Provinces: 13°14’N 5°5’’E / 13.233°N heritage around the world considered to destroyed by the Burmese in the 18th century. 5.083°E / 13.233; 5.083 (Kaeng Krachan be of outstanding value to humanity. This is Its remains, characterised by the prang Forest Complex) embodied in an international treaty called the (reliquary towers) and gigantic monasteries, The Complex covers a vast forest area of Convention concerning the Protection of the give an idea of its past splendour. Located 3 western Thailand provinces: Ratchaburi, World Cultural and Natural Heritage, adopted just an hour out of Bangkok, it remains a Phetchaburi, and Prachuab Kirikhan. The by UNESCO in 1972. popular tourist destination to this day complex protects the headwaters of many There are 1,007 World Heritage Sites Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife important rivers such as Phetchaburi, Kui worldwide. To be included on the List, sites Sanctuaries (1991) Buri, Pranburi, and Phachi Rivers. There is must be of outstanding universal value and one wildlife sanctuary (Mae Nam Phachi) Kanchanaburi, Tak and Uthai Thani Provinces: meet at least one out of ten selection criteria. and two national parks (Kaeng Krachan and 15°20’N 98°55’’E / 15.333°N 98.917°E / 15.333; Kui Buri). In addition, Chaloem Phrakiat Thai 98.917 (Thungyai-Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Thailand World Heritage Sites Prachan National Park is in the process of Sanctuaries) World Heritage listing is the ultimate way being designated. The total area is 482,225 to decide on your ‘bucket list’ of Thailand’s Stretching over more than 600,000 ha hectares. most important historical, cultural and natural along the Myanmar border, the sanctuaries, assets. which are relatively intact, contain examples of almost all the forest types of continental In Thailand there are five World Heritage Sites South-East Asia. They are home to a very currently and a further four on the ‘Tentative Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated diverse array of animals, including 77% of the List’; intended for future nomination. Historic Towns (1991) large mammals. Cultural Sukhothai and Kamphaeng Phet Provinces: Tentative List 17°0’26’’N 99°47’23’’E / 17.00722°N 99.78972°E / 17.00722; 99.78972 (Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns) Sukhothai was the capital of the first Kingdom of Siam in the 13th and 14th centuries. It has a number of fine monuments, illustrating the beginnings of Thai architecture. The great Phra Baromathat civilization which evolved in the Kingdom of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province: 24°47’N Sukhothai absorbed numerous influences and 99°57’’E / 24.783°N 99.950°E / 24.783; 99.950 ancient local traditions; the rapid assimilation (Phra Baromathat) of all these elements forged what is known as the ‘Sukhothai style’. Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahaviharn AKA: Angkor Roads Wat Baromathat, Nakhon Srithammarat Natural is one of the important historical place of Buriram, Nakhon Ratchasima and Surin Southern Thailand, more than 1,500 years Provinces: 15°13’N 102°29’’E / 15.217°N old in Srivichai period. The Jedis of Wat Phra 102.483°E / 15.217; 102.483 (Angkor Roads) Baromathat were inspired by the Pagoda Phimai or Vimai was the name of a large of Srilanka and become the sign of Nakhon rectangular ancient Khmer city surrounded Srithammarat Town, also appeared on back Ban Chiang Archaeological Site (1992) on all sides by boundary walls and moats, side of Archan Chum and Khun Pund’s amulet Udon Thani Province: 17°32’55”N 103°47’23’’E lying 260 kilometres northwest of Angkor. made in year B.E.2497 / 17.54861°N 103.78972°E / 17.54861; 103.78972 Prasat Phimai was the Mahayana Buddhist (Ban Chiang Archaeological Site) sanctuary situated at the centre of the city. Ban Chiang is considered the most important prehistoric settlement so far discovered Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex in South-East Asia. It was the centre of (2005) a remarkable phenomenon of human cultural, social, and technological evolution Saraburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Nayok, in the 5th millennium BCE, which occurred Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo & Buriram Provinces: independently in this area of south-east Asia 14°20’N 102°3’’E / 14.333°N 102.050°E / 14.333; and spread widely over the whole region. It 102.050 (Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest marks an important stage in human cultural, Complex) social and technological evolution. The site The Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex Phu Phra Bat Historical Park presents the earliest evidence of farming in spans 230 km between Ta Phraya National Udon Thani Province: 17°42’N 102°22’’E / the region and of the manufacture and use Park on the Cambodian border in the east, 17.700°N 102.367°E / 17.700; 102.367 (Phu of metals. and Khao Yai National Park in the west. Phra Bat Historical Park) Prasat Phimai itself together with the Cultural Route and the associated temples Phu Phra Bat Historical Park covers the entire of Phanomrung and Muangtam are among area of the Phra Phutthabat Bua Bok which the finest Khmer monuments and constitute is around 1,200 acres. In addition to the a testimony to the civilisation, prosperity and beautiful landscape, caves and caverns, rocks wealth, and the power of the Khmer Empire of different sizes and shapes dot the area. at its peak. From Pimai the historical route Moreover, pre-historic paintings over cliff stretched out Southeast into the southern faces have been discovered, although many sub-region of the Khorat Plateau leading to leave only the faintest of traces. the pass across the Phnom Dongrak mountain More Information: range on the Thai-Cambodian border. http://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/TH/

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Based Learning Center Now Open Ban Yang Namklad Tai School in Phetchaburi, in cooperation with SCBLIFE, Tourism Authority of Thailand and other organisations, has launched a learning centre to promote the preservation of the Karen culture and lifestyle as well as weaving of Karen cloth. The event featured students’ stage performances, a Karen community fair, demonstration of traditional Karen styled rice cooking, Karen silverware and Karen cloth. There were some shows regarding traditional Karen activities including a procession to pay respect to some spirits in Karen belief. Apart from the activities, there was a contest for young tour guides. All the participants are students from Ban Yang Namklad Tai School who were trained under sponsorship of SCBLIFE. The winner of the contest was Ms. Silpsupha Noknuam, a higher primary education student, who received a scholarship, a trophy and a certificate from SCBLIFE. The Karen people – quick facts The Karen people are an ethnic group living in South-East Asia with their own distinct languages and culture The Karen people are very diverse, with different ethnic and language sub-groups Most Karen people practise Buddhism and Animism (spirit worship) but about 15% are Christian. There are between six and seven million Karen people living in Burma, and about 300,000 “Thai-Karen” living in Thailand More than 140,000 Burmese Karen refugees have fled to Thailand to escape war and human rights abuses The Karen people in Burma have been fighting a sixty-year civil war against the Burmese military regime for autonomy and cultural rights Between 2005 and 2011 almost seventy thousand refugees from Thailand, most of them Karen, were resettled in third countries including America, Canada and Australia.

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Dim Sum 11.30Am. free flow wine 199 THB./p.p player)THB 750 per person (or person. –2.30 Pm.THB 580 unlimited wine for net per person. 1299). 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Asara Villa & Suite Sheraton Hua Hin LA PAILLOTE Hua LA PAILLOTE Hua LA PAILLOTE Hua LA PAILLOTE Hua LA PAILLOTE Hua Hua Hin:Loi Resort & Spa: Hin:Belgian Food Hin : 11, 13 & 15 Hin:Belgian Food Hin : 11, 13 & 15 Hin:Belgian Food Krathong Festival Social Hour to and Beer Marathon November, Mussels and Beer Marathon November, Mussels and Beer Marathon 6-8th Nov compare world-re- Week.Celebrate 110 Days with a special Week.Celebrate 110 Days with a special Week.Celebrate 110 8am–9.30pm nowned wines and years of presence Mussels Menus years of diplomatic Mussels Menus years of diplomatic Hilton Hua Hin : other premium inThailand.10 - 16 offering 9 differ- presence inThai- offering 9 differ- presence inThai- Oktberfest is pours,from 8:30 Nov everyday for ents tastes at 333 land(10 - 16Nov for ents tastes at 333 land.From 10 - 16 back@Hua Hin pm.-10:00pm. THB Dinner THB 355. Baht only. Dinner THB 355) Baht only. November 2014 Brewing Company 350 per person. Inauguration of Le Bar Français BlackLotus Resort Black Lotus Resort everyday for THB 1,200++(6–8 Hilton Hua Hin Belgo-Thai Fritkot Saturday is Ladies &Spa:Every Wed & Spa :Every Thur, Dinner THB 355. Nov) Resort & Spa:Eat stationedin front of Night, buy one BBQ&Seafood Ladies Night.Free The Market Cafe & InterContinental Dim Sum 11.30Am. La Paillote.French cocktail&similarly Buffet+Live Music flow of drinks. Bar Hua Hin : Every Fri & Sat, 3.00pm–10.30pm. –2.30 Pm.THB 580 fries&choicesauces priced secondone 6pm–10pmTHB Every Friday from Afternoon Tea THB 299++ net per person. @99 Baht only free+ free finger 595++ 6pm-8pm.One set Buffet at Lee La food after 9! of tapas-Only THB Bar. THB 600++ 399 per person. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 LA PAILLOTE Hua Banyan Golf Club Dusit Thani Hua Intercontinental: Banyan The Resort Black Lotus Resort Dusit Thani Hua Hin : 11, 13 & 15 Hua Hin: Hin:Carvery Night Every Tuesday “ Hua Hin:Star & Spa :Every Thur, Hin:21st Nov:10th Banyan Pineapple November, Mussels (6.30–10.00 It’s Movie Night” Speaker oneday Ladies Night.Free Culinary Classics : Pairs 2014 Sunday, Days with a special All you can drink public speaking flow of drinks. Pro MusicalEnsem- 16th November.Tea p.m)THB 1,150 Mussels Menus and selected Beer workshop+oppor- 3.00pm–10.30pm. Times Available LA PAILLOTE Hua ble @Nepalai THB 299++ offering 9 differ- From 12.00 Noon. Hin:Belgian Food & cocktails, a tunity to be part of Ballroom ents tastes at 333 delectable snack monthly Banyan (18.00Registration) Limit to 24 pairs. and Beer Marathon Wilaiwan Hua Hin: Baht only. 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All for lively street show authentic Thai Thur7:00pm–10:30 7:00pm– Museum Coffee & tails & chill out 229 Baht per you the true specialties @Suan pm THB 1,200++ 10:30pmTHB1,400 Tea Corner,THB grooves fromLive person, including meaning of Bua Thai Restau- Hilton Hua Hin: The High Tea 650 net per person Band.EverySunday drinks! Everyday excitement. rant every Wed Oktberfest is Buffet:Every Fri, Centara Grand 12.00–15.00 THB 4pm to 11pm. Heaven's Kitchen : 7:00pm–10:30pm back@Hua Hin 3:00pm–6:00pm Beach Resort & 1,300 perperson, Dusit Thani Hua All Day Pizza Party BlackLotus Resort Brewing Company @The Museum Villa Hua Hin: 650THB Hin:Carvery Night ,All You Can Eat &Spa:Every Wed THB 1,200 Net per Coffee & Tea 28-30Nov HuaHin children(8 – 10) (6.30–10.00 199 THB./p.p BBQ&Seafood person Corner Automobile Buffet+Live Music Concours p.m)THB 1,150 InterContinental Hua Hin Resort 6pm–10pmTHB Tea Buffet at Lee La Bar. 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HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 24 Last Month

Centara Grand Beach Resort Training For Healthy Pregnancy Intercontinental Hua Hin and Villas Hua Hin Won Top 25 Welcomes The “Angel Gang” Spa Resorts in Asia

The Director of the obstetrics and gynecology clinic, Dr The InterContinental Hua Hin Resort was delighted to give Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin had Kitti Loychusak from Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin has given a warm welcome to a group of gorgeous Thai celebrities been certified by Clean Food Good Taste 2014 for the a third lecture about healthy pregnancy. Many interested known to the public as “the Angel Gang”, which includes outstanding quality of food for five restaurants; The Club, people, mainly pregnant women attended sessions at the the beautiful Janie Thienposuwan, Rybena Intachai, Alicia Railway Restaurant, Palm Restaurant, Suan Bua Thai Hospital. Laisuthruklai, Janesuda Parnto, Woonsen, Paula Taylor, Restaurant and Hagi Japanese Restaurant. and May Pitchanart. For more information please contact Chedtapon The award ceremony was organized by the Department Maneechai, the division of marketing and public relations, of Health under the Ministry of Public Health and presided by phoning 081 649 4659 or 086 300 3052 or e-mail: over by Nopporn Wutthikul (3rd right), Mayor of Hua Hin [email protected]. Municipality. The photo shows Gael Lardiere (1st left) Executive Chef, Veerasak Jariyatassakon (3rd left) Sous Chef, Supattra Hotel de la Paix, Sunjai (5th left) Sous Chef, Thitipon Pinnean (8th left) Cha-Am Beach, Hua-Hin Chief of Steward, and Sommai Yuenyang (9th left), Sous Chef recently held at Hua Hin Ball Room Hall, Hua Hin Grand Hotel and Plaza.

Welcome on Board! The super stars gathered for an all-girl trip to Amari Hua Hin announces InterContinental Hua Hin, where they enjoyed a fabulous lunch at the chic Azure restaurant, overlooking the sea. appointment of Rooms Division This was followed by a sumptuous and pleasant afternoon Executive Assistant Manager tea at Lee La Bar. The Angel Gang were also using the resort’s eye catching restaurants to tape a section of their popular “Six in the Amari Hua Hin has City” television program on Thai Channel 8, which features announced the Stylish fashion and beauty publication, Stella Magazine helpful advice on women’s lifestyle and beauty tips. appointment of Ms. (UK) landed at Hotel de la Paix earlier this year to take Watcharee Srithai as its advantage of our unique architecture for their fashion new Executive Assistant layout. The bold geometric lines are the perfect backdrop Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa Manager of the Rooms for these chic and ultra modern shots. Kick Off 3rd Annual Global Week Division. Ms. Watcharee Srithai brings more than of Service! 18 years of experience in Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa the hospitality industry, Is Delighted to Welcome its and has worked across the sales, marketing, New Executive Sous Chef revenue and operations The Sheraton Hua Hin departments. Resort & Spa talented Ms. Watcharee has a Chef, Jérôme is a master degree in hospitality from of authentic French & Sukhothai Thammathirat University and has worked with Mediterranean cuisine international brands such as Imperial and Le Meridien with a wealth of as well as local entities such as the Anantara. Ms. experience working in Watcharee comes to Amari Hua Hin from at Anantara renowned hotels & resorts Baan Rajprasong Serviced Suites Bangkok where she around the world. He will was a Director of Rooms for two years. Prior to that, she will be mainly responsible held the position of senior rooms division for more than for Salas, a Mediterranean 5 years. restaurant and a new taste in town. In her new role, Khun Watcharee will be responsible for the overall Rooms Division operations of Amari Hua Hin, Prior to his appointment, overseeing staff in the areas of guest services, front office, Chef Jérôme was the housekeeping, reservations and more. Chef de Cuisine at Dalah Restaurant in Sheraton Hua Hin Pranburi Villas. Anantara Hua Hin Appoints New The naturally gifted and intuitive chef’s personal cooking General Manager philosophy is a simple one. He says “I’m inspired by traditional food, to me it is the essence of the fascinating culture of the people who created it. The dishes I create Anantara Hua Hin Resort & are a combination of perfect simplicity with a hint of Spa is pleased to announce something innovative to please the palate. the appointment of It’s important to me to use and promote fresh local Thomas Fehlbier as seasonal produce whenever possible and to gently blend General Manager. Thomas different styles without over-use of too many ingredients joined MHG early last year ensuring the menu is kept clean in both presentation and as GM at AVANI Sepang taste” The third annual Hilton Worldwide Global Week of and has done a superb Service involved Rick Erdos, General Manager and the job in maintaining the Chef Jérôme is excited to be part of the resort’s innovative management team with team member volunteers. They resort’s positioning and culinary team and he looks forward to leading his team in were involved in the first mangrove planting campaign rebranding the property. refreshing food & beverage presentations toward a more to support the natural wildlife and releasing fish at The contemporary and multi-cultural direction and feel. Sirindhorn International Environmental Park located at Rama VI Camp, Petchaburi.

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An Interview with Andrew Stocks Andrew is one of Hua Hin most successful property developers, hotel owner, entrepreneur, founder of the Power of Love Organisation and The Power of Love International Church.

I came on holiday to Hua Hin just for the weekend and I was then if I still don’t make it, and only get half way; I still have introduced to a contact who I could do a good property got more than I would have done if I had set a normal goal. deal on. It was a good deal so I decided to move to Hua If you could offer people one piece of advice for their life Hin. what would it be? I still love Pattaya very much. I think it will always be my I guess it would be to tell people to get to know God and real home. It was where I was bought up. So many people go out and open your heart, love the world and wait and put Pattaya down, but if you’re positive, there are so many see what comes back. It’s a Miracle, a real Miracle. wonderful good and positive things about Pattaya. It’s up to us what we choose to see. I chose to see the good things. What makes you tick? We I guess it used to be money, I became a Millionaire a reasonably young, but I realised It wasn’t the thing that made me happy. I realised I was just greedy. Then I found Jesus and I found out that I have found true inner happiness right from the soul. Nowadays, I just love to work for God; he is the best boss anyone could ever have. I gave up working for a salary because He can give me much more than anyone in the world could ever give me. What is your goal now? What made you first move to Thailand? My Goal now is to get our church room full with 500 people. I originally came to Thailand on holiday many years ago, I set this goal because I noticed that most churches around I stayed here on my first time for three months, I stayed Hua Hin have around 20 to 30 people are they never seem at The Royal Garden Resort in Pattaya, now The Pattaya to grow bigger. I believe in my personal opinion that it’s Marriott Resort and Spa. My first day here I didn’t like it because too many churches are driving away people by because it wasn’t what I was used to. However, as the days judging them instead of loving them. I want everyone of went by, I fell in love with the beautiful Thai people and I our 500 people to have a close relationship with Jesus knew then that one day I wanted to live in Thailand. So I and go out and show everyone the light, to be a friend to went home, worked hard on my dream and I came to live the lonely, to be there for the sick, and to be a map to all in Thailand. those that are lost. When we do that, I truly believe that Andrew, you were very well known in Pattaya and it seems God will bless us with so much more than we could ever everyone knew who you were and you were successful, of imagined. why would you want to move away from Pattaya to come I like to set goals that most people would think impossible. to live in Hua Hin? I always set goals much bigger than I think possible too,

HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 26 News 27 Fort Thanarat – It’s Not Really A Tourist Resort! We were prompted to visit the Fort An appointment was made for a visit and an Thanarat Thai Army base, probably the interview with the Camp Commander, Major largest in Thailand, after receiving a recent General Nopadon Yimthanom, it’s always ‘news report’. Perhaps as a result of wise check out news sources, particularly if translation problems, but also in the Thai something doesn’t sound quite right. After language version, the ‘news report’ seemed some bemusement at our questions about to be encouraging visitors to a tourist resort overnight activities for visiting tourists, we rather than the base of the Thai Infantry and showed Khun Ram (that’s his nickname) Armed Forces Preparatory School. our Thai language ‘news item’. After some amusement at the content, he offered his congratulations for bothering to check out the reality. Camp Thanarat is based on about 600,000 hectares of land, just before Pranburi town with the entrance on the western side of Petchakasem Road. The base is home to around 5,000 soldiers but with their families included there is something like 20,000 people living in a small town with schools, a hospital and markets. With the proper administrative arrangements there is an opportunity for visiting groups, particularly students to get a taste of army life here with a 10 metre jump tower, cliff climbing, obstacle course stadium has been home to the Hua Hin City and target shooting. There are also some Football Club and the golf course is open to ‘extra curricula’ facilities such as a golf the public. To most Westerners the notion course and sports stadium. The sports of the army managing a golf course may leave heads shaking, but that’s a common feature of many golf courses in Thailand. The nearby Suan Son (Sea Pines) course is just one other example. Another feature of Fort Thanarat is the Army Museum. This is a treasure trove of military memorabilia, with weaponry, uniforms, photos and murals through the ages. You can see the hand held spears and swords from conflicts between old Siam and Burma. active during any crisis (for example There are also exhibits of Thomson Machine flood management and recue) apart from Guns (1920’s), French muzzle loading involvement in border security, the seizure of muskets (1840’s), Winchester rifles (1860’s), illegal weaponry, environmental protection French Mauser rifles (1900’s), German Luger and the issue of illegal land encroachment. pistols, rocket and grenade launchers, Smith & Western and Browning revolvers and His personal ‘non soldier time’ includes even gas masks. Outside there are retired boating (he has a boat at the nearby Pranburi armored army vehicles and heavy artillery. Marina) and cycling. The base has a 150 Within the camp’s compound, there is the strong club of cycling enthusiasts. Talking Memorial Building of Field Marshall Sarit about cycling raises his concerns about Thanarat, a collection of his biography, past road safety. The need for the enforcement works, clothes and personal belongings. of the road rules is a subject where he has strong opinions. In an enclosed glass cabinet you’ll find a very special automatic weapon. This was Fort Thanarat is a real army base. Not a used by H.M. the King of Thailand during his tourist resort but well worth a day visit. You own army training. It’s proudly displayed can move around unimpeded (well almost), and showing the royal insignia with photos check out the ‘army town’ and facilities but of the King in action. don’t expect to check in overnight or have access to restaurants and resorts, just the Major General Nopadon Yimthanom is the resident 711! epitome of a career soldier. He has been at the Camp for 24 years, rising to the rank Our thanks to Khun Ram for his personal of Commander about a year ago. Under time and welcome. He promises to invite his influence, the Camp was been making us to the next happening at the base of strides towards greater involvement in interest to readers; it’s an important part of the community. His soldiers have been our community. Thailand International Guitar Fourth Asian Beach Festival Starring Jeremy Jouve Games In Phuket The Bangkok Guitar Society and Banana Thai Co.,Ltd are proudly presenting the Thailand Thailand has been honoured by the Olympic International Guitar festival 2014 7-9 November Council of Asia to host the 4th Asian Beach 2014 at Auditorium 5th floor Bangkok Art and Games during 14-23 November, 2014 in Culture Centre. Every day concerts with World Phuket. Class classical performer concert Jeremy Louve The Ministry of Tourism and Sports and the from France on 9th November 2014 , 19.00 Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will be “Without a doubt one of the bright lights of co-hosting this international sporting event, the young generation of classical guitarists.” which will take place at Phuket’s beaches (Univers guitare, January 2005) of Patong, Karon, Kata, Nai Yang, as well as feature 19 types of sports competitions; Bangneow Dam, Chaofa Mine and Saphan such as, beach volleyball, beach basketball, Jérémy Jouve’s career has brought him to some Hin Sports Centre. of the most important stages and festivals of the sailing, windsurfing, paragliding, jet-ski, musical world, including Moscow’s Tchaikowsky TAT Governor, Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik water ski, triathlon, beach soccer, and Hall, Germany’s Iserlhon Guitar Symposium, said, “Being selected as the host country beach athletics. the French National Radio festival, the Sanok of the Asian Beach Games 2014 is a good TAT estimates that the Asian Beach Games International Guitar Festival in Poland, the opportunity for Thailand, especially for will help stimulate the number of tourist Alliances Francaises of India, and elsewhere in Phuket, to show to the world that our arrivals to Thailand by 50,000 visitors, Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Greece, tourism and sporting facilities are of an generating tourism revenue of more than Italy, Switzerland and Macedonia. international standard.” 500 million Baht. Ticket 600 Baht Reservation at It is anticipated that more than 3,500 For further details, please visit www. email [email protected] athletes and officers from 45 countries in phuketthailand2014.com www.thailandguitarfestival.com Asia will be joining the game, which will

HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 28 Lizzy’s Corner Hellöööchen liebe Leser In Red Carpet Wine Hellöööchen liebe Leser Alsooooo, das war ja laaaaaange her. & Charity Gala Dinner Mein letzter Artikel hat wieder für Mein Oller ist jetzt auch pensioniert, nicht st „Wirbelchen“ gesorgt. nur ich. Du in Pension ? Ich auch in Pension. on November 21 Hast Du schon mal für positive Wirbel Er sieht jetzt alles auch viel lockerer und gesorgt ? Echt cool, Du. gelassener. Das Thema war, dass ich anstatt Keine Verträge mehr und er gibt heute zu : Kraftausdrücke 3 Mal hm hm hm sage. Ja, bleib und schreib so wie du bist, das ist Also nur im Beisein vom Andrew Stocks, wirklich gut. was ich gar nicht muss. Er ist normaler und (ach ja ?) … pssst … das Geheimnis ist: Ich toleranter als ich es bin. kann gar nicht anders ! Ansonsten sage ich manchmal mit Wonne Wenn ich mal karriert geschrieben hatte, „Scheisse“ hiess es „Das hast du aber nicht selber Oder das andere Wort was mit Fanfängt geschrieben, oder ?“ und mit uck aufhört, dies aber nur wenn ich „Doch ! ich habe vorher einen Tüten deutsch ausraste. gekauft“ Es braucht lange bis ich ausflippe, aber dann Im PC oder Google etwas suchen ist für mich mit vollem Programm. ein Horror, ich finde immer Zeugs was ich gar Als ich nach dem 3 Mal hm hm hm Artikel, nicht brauche oder gesucht hatte. Bekannten getroffen habe, meinten Aber eine meiner Stärke ist : ich gebe nie Beobachter wir seien 100 pro Debil. Das scheint jetzt Spass zu machen in Hua auf. Und wenn ich mich selber so hm hm Auch weniger gute Bekannten begrüssten Hin. hm finde, dann frage ich endlich mal jemand mich dann mit hm hm hm Ja, ich finde hm hm hm loch jetzt wirklich „bitte, Du findest doch immer alles mögliche HOT Hua Hin Magazine along with HOT lustiger als Arschloch. Pfui. … Hua Hin Property are hosting a Charity Einmal sassen wir gemütlich zusammen, also Aber in diesem Fall konnte ich leider niemand Gala Dinner on the 21st of November at fragen und plötzlich: Multi Kulti’s beim Kaffee. the Amari Hotel in Hua Hin. The evening (das ist auch so’n Blödsinn, „Komm‘ wir Aaaaaaaaah, Halleluja … da ist ja der Andrew ! proceeds will be donated to Dog charities gehen mal auf einen Kaffee und alle bestellen in Hua Hin & Pranburi to care for homeless Coca Cola oder Ice-Tea) Das ist ja zum totlachen, der Bursche mit Soi Dogs. Also, ich bestätigte jemanden in DEUTSCH dem Rucksack war schon jahrelang auf „Ja, hast ja recht, das war wirklich Scheisse!“ meine Newsliste. Keine Ahnung wer mir seine Guests will enjoy a 5 star buffet, free flow Adresse gegeben hat. Stupst doch der Herr Pastor Andrew mich an of wine from 6 to 10 pm, fashion show, und macht „hm hm!“ (aus Spass natürlich) Deswegen hatte er mich gar nicht luxury auction, raffle competition for great gifts and everyone will leave with a goodie Da gab‘s natürlich Gelächter, dann sagte ich doof angeguckt als ich da mit Hütchen bag valued at 800 baht. Live music will be zu ihm „Wrong, my friend ! 3 Times hm hm reingeschneit kam. Eigentlich guckt mich hm !!“ niemand mehr doof an, oder jemand der von provided by the Saxophone Lounge. The Das wurde von allen wiederholt und wir Geburt aus selber doof ist, ich könnte sogar after-party will be held at the Saxophone haben alle wohl ausgesehen wie Idioten die einen Klodeckel auf dem Kopf setzen … okay Lounge where all those with gala dinner am grööölen waren wegen hm hm hm. Tja, okay, ich weiss ja nicht was sie denken, aber wrist bands will have a portion of their tab so siehste wohl wie man wegen Scheisse so’n das wäre mir auch hm hm hm egal gewesen. donated to the dog charity. Spass haben kann. Dann möchte ich noch schnell etwas Man darf doch wohl noch Spass am Leben Come join for a wonderful evening and a korrigieren. haben, oder ? Andere saufen sich halb kaputt great charitable cause! The event is open Das Thema war ja, dass mein Ex meine (aus Spass) und ich habe Spass an meine to everyone but RSVP’s are compulsory persönliche Briefe umgemodelt hatte in Hütchen, Blümchen oder Federchen auf dem as space is limited. For reservations or „Verträge“ Kopf. AMEN enquiries Email: [email protected].

HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 29 30 Motoring Five of the Best High-Tech Cars Thailand’s Available in Thailand World-class Racing Everyday new cars offer a range of gadgets such as rain Specs: 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine sensing wipers and information about the outside world and 96kW electric motor, emission class: Euro6, Fuel Circuit in Buriram such as vehicles in your blind-spots and even warnings if consumption: 2.1/100km you are likely to fall asleep. Not only at the top end of the Price: B11,899,000 market but in more mainstream choices. Here is our list of some of the ‘geekier’ people movers on the local market right now. Ford Fiesta Eco Boost Mercedes-Benz GLA200

A life-long dream of many motorsports fans in Thailand has come true with Chang International Circuit (CIC), the first world-class racing track in the Kingdom, making its debut with the Japanese Super GT and wowed racing enthusiasts around the world. Japanese Super GT cars roar past the grandstand at the Chang International Circuit at the weekend. A huge turnout defied the baking heat and humidity to witness a victory for Kazuki Nakajima and James Rossiter Features: The “SYNC” system connects your phone with Features: The new Eco function expertly saves gas by of Petronas Tom’s RCF in the GT500. Kazuki Hoshino and the car via Bluetooth. It can read you your text messages automatically switching off the engine when stationary— Spain’s Lucas Ordonez of Japanese NDDP Racing team or even call people up for you, just like Apple’s Siri. Other took the GT300 honours. The Thai-owned i-Mobile AAS but that’s becoming increasingly common. The top geeky touches include the rain-sensing wipers and rear team, helmed by Thai racer Vuttikorn Inthraphuvasak and gizmo on this Benz is the “attention assist” program, parking sensors—pretty nice touches at this price point. Swiss driver Alexandre Imperatori, claimed the GT300 which recognizes signs that you’re about to fall asleep by pole position but had to settle for seventh in the final race analyzing your steering and speed. If the GLA200 thinks Specs: 1.0-liter GTDi EcoBoost 3-cylinder engine, 6-speed on Sunday after suffering an engine malfunction. you need to take a nap, it’ll tell you to pull over. automatic transmission, emission class: Euro4, fuel consumption: 5.3/100km Behind the success of the CIC’s debut was Tipco Specs: 1.6-litre 4-cylinder engine, 7-speed automatic Asphalt, which was entrusted to lay the FIA Grade 1 transmission, emission class: Euro6, fuel consumption: Price: B749,000 (sedan), B754,000 (hatchback) racetrack. But the firm said the job was not easy. Kasidis 4.3/100km Chareancholwanich, Director of the project, said the FIA Grade 1 track required a special ultra-smooth surface able Price: B2,440,000 Honda Mobilio to withstand the impact of high-performance cars while Mazda3 SkyActiv retaining grip to ensure safety at very high speeds. This was the first time a Thai company had ever made an international racetrack, said Kasidis, adding that working with renowned race circuit designer Hermann Tilke was very challenging. The success of CIC could be gauged by the presence of 130,000 spectators during the event. Newin Chidchob, chairman of the CIC’s advisory committee, said the circuit is of world class and passed the test conducted by the Japanese Super GT organisers. He also declared that the circuit would be expanded to accommodate 100,000 spectators within a year. With the better-than-expected response from motorsport fans and tourists, Newin’s dream of turning Buriram province into a sporting hub is coming into fruition. Features: On top of the automatic rain-sensing wipers, The CIC will also host several major races during the we’re digging the 7-inch touchscreen monitor with remainder of the year, including the Asian Le Mans Series navigation and reverse parking camera. Features: The “i-Activ sense” (proactive safety system) 2014, Touring Car Series in Asia and the Asia Road Racing uses the cameras and even radars on the car to monitor Specs: 1.5-litre four-cylinder 16-valve engine, 120 motorcycle event. Local races lined up for the circuit what’s going on around you. For example, if you’ve got horsepower, 5-speed automatic transmission, emission include the Thailand Super Series, Pro Racing Series someone in your blind spot, a little light turns on in your class: Euro 4, Fuel Consumption: 5.9/100km Thailand Championship, Truevisions Bobby Hunter Super rearview mirror to tell you there’s something there. One Race, Honda One Make Race and Toyota Motorsport Price: B597,000-739,000 Festival. Specs: 2.0-liter petrol engine, 6 speed-automatic transmission, Emission class: Euro6, Fuel Consumption: 5.7/100km Price: B833,000-974,000 (sedan) and Go Ahead For Thailand’s Eco Car Hub Plans B388,000-1,094,000 (hatchback) The Board of Investment (BoI) has approved investment plans to expand production capacity granted in the first applications worth nearly 90 billion baht, mainly for phase of the eco-car scheme to 220,000 vehicles from a BMW i8 companies making environmentally friendly cars. planned 180,000, requiring investment of 7.7 billion baht. Secretary-general Udom Wongviwatchai said the BoI Thailand launched the first phase of the scheme in 2007, approved investment applications worth 89.7 billion baht attracting investment of 28.8 billion baht from Mitsubishi, at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o- Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Suzuki. cha. The investment is mainly for 18 large projects, with Ten car makers including the five existing eco-car six worth a combined 52.7 billion baht slated for the manufacturers officially applied in April for the second second phase of the eco-car scheme. phase of the eco-car scheme, with total expected Ford Thailand will spend 18.2 billion baht to make investment of 139 billion baht. The 10 projects are set to environmentally friendly cars, with annual production produce 1.58 million eco-cars, with investment about 110 capacity of 180,000 vehicles and 2,000 engines. billion baht greater than the combined outlay from the five manufacturers in the first phase. The existing five Its US peer General Motors will invest 13.1 billion baht manufacturers are prepared to invest 86.8 billion baht to make 158,000 vehicles annually. for the production of 753,000 eco-cars, while the five Nissan Motor will invest 6.86 billion baht to produce newcomers are prepared to spend 52 billion to roll out 123,000 eco-cars and 2 million auto parts a year. 828,000 vehicles, the BoI said earlier. Features: It’s among the most powerful hybrid sports cars out there, meaning it’s got an electric motor but can run Toyota Motor Corporation will invest 1.9 billion baht to Deputy Prime Minister MR Pridiyathorn Devakula said on gas for longer distances—and it can outrun a Porsche. make 160,000 vehicles a year. the latest BoI approval meant Thailand could become an eco-car hub. “Although Indonesia is revving up its eco- But our favorite bit has got to be the key fob. It looks Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) will invest 4.9 billion baht car production, we expect its production scale is not yet almost like a smartwatch, thanks to its screen which tells to make 233,000 eco-cars a year. you how much range you’ve got left in the car, and other large enough to compete with Thailand’s production,” he useful info. Oh and that’s how you open the electrically Mitsubishi also asked for the BoI’s approval for its said. powered scissor doors, too.

HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 News 31 NASA Space Exhibition in Bangkok The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is Centre, on the 5th floor of Central Plaza lending its full support to Central Pattana, Ladprao. Thaicom and BEC Tero Entertainment The exhibition will be divided into four to stage the ‘NASA Space Exhibition’ zones: Space technology, Ride, Souvenir, in Bangkok from 1 December, 2014, to 1 Space Café zones. February, 2015. This is the first time that this type of event is being held in the The largest zone, Space technology will Southeast Asian region. showcase more than 400 pieces of space technology; such as, space rockets, space TAT Governor, Mr. Thawatchai Arunyik said, suit, satellite, space cars, space robots, “This news says simply everything about the space menu, space bathroom, space capability of Thailand as the region’s leader communication devices and space shuttle, as in space technology and initiative, especially well as operating engines, space electronic as all countries are moving towards the devices, space station and ground station. implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015. It also brings much Visitors will have the chance to marvel at an joy to the Thai people, being a part of the amazing range of NASA spacecraft, starting grand celebrations to mark the auspicious from Mercury and Gemini to Apollo and the 87th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Space Shuttle. Russian space technology Adulyadej, Thailand’s Father of Technology.” will also be on display including replicas of the Sputnik satellite and lunar survey rover The NASA Space Exhibition is also set to Lunokhod. commemorate the 180th anniversary of Thai-US relations. Held under the theme, Other highlights include a replica of Neil a Human Ride Adventure, the event is set Armstrong’s space suit, two Titan 1 rocket to take place at the Bangkok Convention engines, a scale model of the most powerful rocket ever successfully flown, Saturn V, Photo Activity Club that offers the chance Apollo Lunar Module cockpit and ascent for visitors to take pictures in space suits engine, and a Apollo Command Module while they are experiencing weightlessness replica with a real simulator/trainer interior in space. and a replica of the Command Module’s The Souvenir zone is set to offer a wide main hatch. variety of space souvenirs; such as, flight The Ride zone will focus on thrilling space jackets, rocket models, space key chains, experiences including G Force Simulator – pen and tag hanging used in the Mission a force of up to 1G to simulate the forces Control room, copyrighted space items; that astronauts experience during a Space such as, Angry Bird in Star Wars outfits and Shuttle launch and landing on its return to books about space missions. Earth, The Globe – a circular screen that The Space Café zone will provide the allows 360-degree views and interactive opportunity for visitors to experience space displays and information about the Sun and atmosphere and special space cuisine; such planets in the solar system: Mercury, Venus, as, Neil Armstrong’s lunch menu or Charles Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Duke’s dinner meal. Neptune, plus the dwarf planet Pluto, and Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin Practices Emergency Hospitalising Plan

those who cannot help themselves and the green for those with minor symptoms who Advice when making a Last Will and Testimony can help themselves but are still expecting a Discuss with the Lawyer, the forecasting of all eventualities including doctor’s diagnosis. problems which may occur after your death, and may cause problems in the Results showed that both all hospital staff, implementation of the Will. including nurses and doctors are ready to work actively at any time. Despite the The following matters should be considered: satisfactory results, the problem of traffic 1 Confirmation / Verification of the Testator’s State of Mind / Legal Capacity / congestion on Phetchakasem Road, Sick / Ill / Incapable needs to be certified by a doctor or some liable person. especially during weekends, slows down 2 List of Legatees patient transfers. 3 Ranking of Legatees Ms. Sasiphen added that the Bangkok Ranking is important and needs to be arranged / someone may die before the other. Bangkok Hospital Hua Hin recently practiced Hospital Hua Hin has international standard 4 Disposition of Estates (Asset List) procedures to assess and evaluate the plans with the emergency hospitalisation performance of its nurses and doctors in an plan now included. The hospital is now 5 Nomination of ExecutorThere should be more than one / someone may die emergency situation. providing emergency doctors, surgeons, before the other. orthopedic specialists, operational and 6 Function of ExecutorShould be clear about how to deal with a medical The Manager of the hospital, Mrs Sasiphen general doctors for Thai and foreign cost / funeral cost / debt / claims / Executor Fee and necessary items to do Piyasuth chaired and monitored the patients around the through the Execution process emergency hospitalising plan which clock. V.I.P. patients 7 Nomination of Child/ren GuardianIt should be planned who will take care simulated a tour bus of foreign visitors in need of further crashing with a pick-up truck in Khao Tao. medical treatment of the child/ren if the Testator die / or the Testator and Legatee die together. The accident resulted in 20 people severely can be transferred 8 Funeral Undertaking injured from burns, cuts and broken limbs. via a helicopter at the 9 Two Witnesses are necessary for writing a Will. The hospital’s staff who rushed to the Hua Hin International scene had to swiftly send all the patients Airport to the Note to the hospital. Those with serious injury Bangkok Hospital in The following persons cannot be witnesses in the Will: were immediately sent to the emergency Bangkok. In case of 1 Person/s sui juris (under 20 years of age) operation room and I.C.U. while those with natural disasters, the 2 Person/s of unsound mind / adjudged quasi-incompetent minor injury were directed to the X-Ray hospital can coordinate with other local 3 Person/s who are deaf or blind room and a first-aid centre. public hospitals to provide more medical The writer of the Will or Witness/es cannot be a Legatee of the Will The emergency hospitalising plan follows treatment on request. those practiced in other countries. The Finally, the hospital is now providing © Jatupon Cherbangkaew hospital provided three colored zones for medical services to public officers under Executive Partner / Lawyer different types of patients. The red zone the social welfare scheme. The hospital will www.actahuahin.com is reserved only for patients requiring give a discount for expenses for low income [email protected] immediate treatment; the yellow zone for patients.

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The Chairperson of the Women’s Club Hua Hin Ms. Lisa Ungheng and the Club’s committee members organised the 2014 the Fantasy Hua Hin Women’s Club 2014 at Centara Hua Hin Hotel. The charity event, attended by the Mayor of Hua Hin Mr. Nopporn Wutthikul, the Police Commander of Prachuap Khirikhan Pol. Maj. Gen. Thanet Sunthornsuk and others successfully raised over 400,000 Baht to help local Hua Hin women suffering from breast cancer.

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Donkey Love(Poland) Battle of the beards at British Beard and Two amorous donkeys which were Moustache Championships (England) separated because of an outcry over their lovemaking have been reunited at a zoo More than 200 men from around England in Poland. have gathered to take part in the British Beard and Moustache Championships. The two amorous donkeys were separated Held in the town of Bath, participants because of an outcry over their lovemaking competed for bragging rights and the but have been reunited at a zoo in Poland. pride of having the UK’s finest facial hair. The couple, together for 10 years, got into trouble when mothers expressed outrage Participants came from around the world that children had to witness their mating. - including Australia and the United States - dressed in fantastic outfits to parade on Local conservative official Lydia Dudziak natural behaviours,” the zoo said in a stage in front of a cheering crowd. The took up their cause and persuaded the statement. The interruption of the long- judges scored the bearded beauties on a director of the zoo in Poznan to have the standing romance turned into a national number of technicalities including length Categories for moustaches include animals put in separate pens. But the zoo news item in Poland and nearly 7000 and eccentricity. Natural, English, Handlebar and Freestyle. acknowledged making a mistake and said people signed a petition to have them In the beard division, there were prizes the donkeys are now again in one pen. reunited. Judge Lea Turner said a winning beard has in the categories of Natural Full, Natural to have a bit of bounce. “Something to Full with Styled Moustache and Freestyle. “It was never our intention for any animals In their decade together, Napoleon and grab onto. It’s got to be bouncy you know. Those with a little less facial hair could to feel uncomfortable because of their Antosia have produced six offspring. It’s got to bounce back when you grab it,” compete in the Natural Goatee, Musketeer, she said. Freestyle and Sideburns categories. Northern hemisphere or Southern, the toilets drain the same (Worldwide) Tallest dog in the world dies (USA) Zeus has died, owner Kevin Doorlag told The idea that water rotates differently in the the Kalamazoo Gazette, a local daily in different hemispheres is a long-standing the midwestern US state of Michigan. He one. The Earth is subject to Coriolis forces, would have celebrated his sixth birthday which determine how moving objects in November. are deflected off the inside of rotating objects—wheels, circular containers, In 2012, when Zeus entered the records those kinds of things. Applied to Earth’s book, Doorlag said his massive canine rotating sphere, the Coriolis effect often sparked astonishment when he took accounts in part for why, say, hurricanes him on walks. “The most common thing and cyclones rotate the way they do. (The people ask is: ‘Is that a dog or a horse?’” he storms rotate counterclockwise in the recounted, according to NBC news. Guinness World Records as eating an Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the The Great Dane which towered 2.2 metres entire 14-kilogram bag of food every day Southern.) will be primarily influenced by any residual on his hind legs was reported in the and weighing in at 70.3 kilograms. currents in the bathtub left over from the Here’s the catch, though. Coriolis forces time when it was filled. It can take more are best observed at a large scale; toilet than a day for such residual currents water, in so many ways, is small-scale. to subside completely. If all extraneous ‘I’m not sorry’: Reporter quits on live TV In your tub, such factors as any small influences (including air currents) can over cannabis issue (Alaska) asymmetry of the shape of the drain will be reduced below a certain level, one determine which direction the circulation apparently can observe that drains do Charlo Greene announced her departure “Now everything you’ve heard is why I, occurs. Even in a tub having a perfectly consistently drain in different directions in on Alaska’s KTVA 11 News, while revealing the actual owner of the Alaska Cannabis symmetric drain, the circulation direction the two hemispheres. that she was the owner of a marijuana Club, will be dedicating all of my energy business she had just been reporting on. toward fighting for freedom and fairness, which begins with legalising marijuana While presenting a live news piece on the here in Alaska,” she said, ending her piece Pandas faking ‘hysterical pregnancies’ to Alaska Cannabis Club, Green announced to camera. “And as for this job, well, not her plans to quit the station to focus on that I have a choice but, f-ck it, I quit,” she get special treatment (China) her quest to legalise marijuana in the state. added, before walking off set. Experts believe some female pandas have indexes returned to normal”, according figured out how to game the system and to Xinhua citing experts saying she are faking hysterical pregnancies to obtain experienced a “phantom pregnancy”. The Beer pipeline to carry booze under Bruges special treatment such as air conditioned breeding centre, in China’s southwestern rooms and extra rations. province of Sichuan, commonly moves (Belgium) pandas which are thought to be pregnant Hopes that tiny panda paws would be A pipeline to transfer beer from a five thirsty drinkers worldwide, the company’s into single rooms with air conditioning and seen in the world’s first live-broadcast century old brewery in Belgium to a director Xavier Vanneste told AFP. “The around-the-clock care. cub delivery were dashed when Chinese nearby bottling factory will take 85 per idea is born of environmental and quality experts suggested the “mother” was likely “They also receive more buns, fruits and cent of Bruge’s trucks off the roads. Tired of life concerns, and not economic ones.” of delivery trucks rumbling near its mythic to have been focusing more on extra bun bamboo, so some clever pandas have Once fully approved and constructed, canals, Belgium’s medieval town of Bruges rations than giving birth. The slated star used this to their advantage to improve the pipeline will keep 500 trucks out of has approved the construction of a beer of the show, giant panda Ai Hin, had last their quality of life,” Wu Kongju, an expert the city’s cobblestoned alleys every year, pipeline to link a five-century-old brewery month shown signs of pregnancy at the at the base told Xinhua. about 85 percent of the town’s lorry traffic. Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research to a bottling factory nearby. Phantom pregnancy is said to be common Beer has been brewed on the site for Centre, according to state news agency The three-kilometre (two-mile) among the endangered animals, and nearly five centuries and 100,000 tourists Xinhua. underground pipeline will link the De Halve many bears continue to display pregnant visit the premises every year, a major stop Maan brewery in the heart of the “Venice A live broadcast of the event was planned, behaviour after noticing the difference in on tours of the town, a UNESCO World of the North” to an industrial park where but things got awkward for organisers treatment they receive, Xinhua said. Heritage site. after her “behaviours and physiological the beer will be bottled and shipped to SpongeBob SquarePants is a violent bully 500 Batmen descend on Calgary (Canada) (Kazakhstan) The Dark Knight had risen (again) in the name of charity. More than 500 employees TV cartoon favourite SpongeBob Square- animated show. They say the cartoon dressed head-to-foot as Batman gathered Pants is a violent bully who corrupts character creates a culture of hooliganism, outside the headquarters of Nexen, an oil children’s minds, officials in Kazakhstan violence and bullying. and gas company, in order to raise money have ruled. Zabira Orazalieva, chairman of the for charity and break a world record in the Its education ministry viewed several Committee for the Protection of Children’s process. episodes and is now telling parents not Rights, said the cartoon character “has a The full 542 participants had their to let their children watch the surreal negative impact of the minds of children”. costumes inspected by a Guinness Book She said: We witnessed how SpongeBob of World Records staffer who, after regularly inflicts violence on others in his ensuring they all stood together for five community and seems to enjoy what he minutes, pronounced the group the official The surreal scene, organised by charity does. This has a detrimental effect on world record holders of the title: “Largest United Way, which empowers individuals children. “This shocking behaviour remains Gathering of People Dressed As Batman”. and families to achieve their potential in the child’s mind and influences how through education, income stability and they behave themselves.” The grim-faced The gathering of 542 Batmen (and health, was part of the charity’s superhero- officials from the ministry stopped short women) kicked off a campaign for a themed 2014 fund-raising campaign. of banning foreign TV channels which United Way charity The previous record broadcasts SpongeBob as the cartoon is was a paltry 250. Organiser Dave Kelly As Batman himself would say: “It’s not also shown on YouTube and other social said to Canada’s Metro News: “We blew who I am underneath, but what I do that media sites. apart the old record”. defines me.”

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HUA HIN TODAY, November 2014 36 Spa & Health Black Mountain Spa Rejuvenation After a Stressful Day I arrived at the Black Mountain Spa feeling stressed, hot My host the Spa Manager Khun Janyarak Fernando, and bothered. After allowing plenty of time to make the better known as Khun Tak, quickly began the de-stressing appointment, a flat tyre en route and changing the wheel process with an understanding warm smile and a cooling by the side of the highway was not a pleasant experience. drink of tea. She’s been at the Spa for some four years and Instead of being ready to relax and enjoy the 90 minute is eager to slow things down and answer any questions Black Mountain Signature Treatment, I was in a rush and in a confident, self-assured manner. She’ll also ask you to just like my tyre, rather deflated! complete a checklist of your requirements and is ready to address any personal or health issues needing to be considered. Next my therapist, Khun Tai introduced herself and led me motifs of this world class facility and leaves nothing to to the massage room. There are purpose designed rooms chance or disappointment. for each style of treatment including expansive bathing areas for therapy of the ‘wet’ variety. By now you are If someone in my state of tension on arrival can be dressed in the spa gown and slippers and all you have to successfully ‘de-stressed’, I’d bet that anyone’s physical do is what you are told; that’s not much. You’ll also be and mental state can be revived. If the treatment follows offered the gentle concerns of the therapist that all is well, a game of golf, you can either bathe in the glory of being not interrupting your rest, just providing extra reassurance. a winner or memories of those horror holes will just fade away. Either way it’s a spa experience that well and truly The first half of my treatment included a pampering body lives up to its promise. scrub (brown sugar), with a combination of warm oils (almond and citrus) and soothing strokes. After a quick P.S. While you are at Black Mountain, check out the newly warm shower I noticed my slightly pink and glowing skin. refurbished and expanded pro shop with all the golfing Revival was on the way! Then some more oiling massage equipment and fashion you’ll ever need. strokes and gentle stretching followed by attention to any Black Mountain Signature Treatment: 90 minutes; 1,200 tension in your scalp; the final winner! THB., Open: Everyday 9 AM to 7 PM., Where: Upper The Black Mountain Spa is typically visited by nearby level of the Black Mountain Golf Course Club House. residents and Golf Club Members, apart from casual Appointments: Phone - 032 618 666 7 (or book with your golfers. The décor is in keeping with the black and gold tee time)

However perhaps this was an accidental simulation of walking 18 holes and playing a bad round of golf? The question was - could the purpose of the massage therapy be achieved in these circumstances? Revival and relaxation of the body and mind as well as invigorating and easing muscle tension is the aim. I certainly needed that!

Trace Minerals 1 In this article the story of about vitamins and minerals is continued. Here is some information about trace mineral or the minerals which our body requires less than 100 mg per day. There are 11 types of trace minerals which are Iron, Zinc, Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Iodine, Chromium, Cobalt, Fluoride, Molybdenum, and Vanadium. IRON plays an important role in the production of reproductive and the nervous systemas well as the Hemoglobin, Myoglobin and certain enzymes. Iron can be production of Thyroxin, which is a main hormone produced found in red meat, liver, clams, oysters, egg yolks, whole by thyroid gland. Manganese can be found in eggs, liver, grains, molasses, asparagus, bracken fern, etc. Lack of Iron meat, seafood, milk, butter, grains, beet root, banana may cause Anaemia, slow growth in children, debility and blossom, fruit, green vegetables etc. Lack of Manganese dull skin. may cause you Ataxia, dizziness and also affects short- term memory. ZINC is a mineral which controls the body to function to work more efficiently, also helping repair and maintain the COPPER helps transform Iron into Hemoglobin. It is also enzyme system along with other cells. Zinc can be found an important factor in applying vitamin C for use. Copper in seafood, lamb, calf’s liver, eggs, nonfat milk powder, can be found in peas, dried beans, whole wheat, prunes, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, watermelon seeds, grain, offal, seafood etc. Lack of Copper may cause you Edema, cocoa powder etc. Lack of Zinc may cause Prostatic Anemia, bone disease, and rheumatoid handlers. Hyperplasia, lack of development of the reproductive IODINE plays a vital role in the function of thyroid gland organs, and Arteriosclerosis which helps control the metabolism in our body. Iodine SELENIUM is an anti-oxidant. It helps prevent and slow can be found in brown seaweed, all kind of seafood, onions down aging. Selenium can be found in seafood, liver, etc. Lack of Iodine may cause you Goiter and hypo activity wheat germ, rice bran, onions, garlic, tomatoes, broccoli, of the thyroid (Hypo-thyroid). brown rice etc. Lack of Selenium may cause you Keshan Each type of trace mineral has its own important role disease, this is a disease with symptoms of fatigue due to whether as an adjuvant between minerals or as an adjuvant myocardial dysfunction. with vitamins and other nutrients. Trace minerals are MANGANESE is vital to bone structure, digestive process, important to our body, but only in small quantities.

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Congratulations Chon and Thomas for your wedding day and best wishes for a happy life together! Thank you for the great evening at Electric Mango!

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