Property Today November 2011 by Hua Hin Today

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Volume 9 issue 1 November 2011

Volume 9 Issue 1 November 2011

Thanachart Bank Title Sponsor for

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hanachart Bank recently confirmed title sponsorship of the 6th Thailand Property Awards, underlining the event’s status a recognition of excellence in the kingdom’s property sector. “Partnering with the Thailand Property Awards is one way we can offer customers quality banking support in association with the kingdom’s best, upscale developers and real estate companies,” said Mr. JeanMarc Dallaire, Senior Vice President, Unsecured Lending & Payment Products. “Thanachart is moving away from simple price competition by offering our customers real value in the form of a total package of financial products and services to meet all of their needs surrounding their home purchase decision. Buying a home is stressful enough and we believe that the real peace of mind that this program will deliver is what our customers are

Courtesy by http://www.property-report.com searching for.” Thanachart Bank’s sponsorship is timely, with over a thousand developers, projects, agents, architects and real estate companies represented on this year’s list of entries, including many of Bangkok’s top residential developers. A select panel of industry judges recently conducted site visits around the country and selected a shortlist for each category in the awards. One overall winner in each category is integral to our strategic plan and we aim will be announced at the Gala Dinner, with the runners up receiving to become a leading provider to the Thai Highly Commended certificates. Once housing market.” the winners are announced, Thanachart A new publication highlighting Thailand’s Bank also has plans to follow up with a top residential real estate will also be series of exciting new offers, promotions released by the event organizers Ensign and events that will bring together buyers Media Ltd after the awards and distributed and the property companies throughout the kingdom. The Best of Thai voted the industry’s best. Real Estate will be published annually as “Following our recent an essential guide for investors, featuring integration with Siam City full profile details of every development Bank, housing loans are one and company that is a recipient of a Highly of the key business areas that Commended certificate or Winner’s Thanachart Bank is actively trophy. engaging in to create total The Thailand Property Awards 2011 financial solutions for our will be held at the Grand Hyatt Erawan customers,” said Khun Bangkok Hotel on 5th November. To Nathapol Luepromchai, reserve a table or book a place at the Gala Senior Vice President, Real Dinner and presentation ceremony, visit Estate Secured Lending. “It www.thailandpropertyawards.com

Thai Property

Hua Hin property Bubble Dismissed revival expected

he Bank of Thailand has played down concerns over the country’s record foreign direct investment fuelling a property bubble. “Many foreign investors still choose to invest in the stock market while some choose to invest in bonds,” Bank of Thailand’s domestic economy department director Methee Supapong said on Monday according to the Bangkok Post.

The amount of foreign investment in the country’s real estate remains small, due to strict foreign ownership laws in Thailand that largely forbid foreigners from freeholds and restricts leases to 30 year periods. Investors have long called for these restrictions to be eased, but, Thailand, in contrast to some of its larger neighbours, Singapore and Hong Kong, has not become a speculators market. Bangkok property prices rose over 4 percent over the last year, but Thailand has enjoyed relatively stable market prices since its recovery from the 1997 crash. The Bank’s comments come several days after Supavud Saicheua, managing director and head of research of investment brokerage Phatra Securities warned Thailand’s property and stock markets run a risk of facing a bubble burst if foreign capital continues flowing into Asia. With further liquidity expected in the market, partly due to US Federal Reserve measures, some Asian economies are expected to grow 7.7 per cent on average this year. Anticipating this drive for investment and in an attempt to slow the Baht’s meteoric rise the Thai Government has recently introduced capital inflow taxes that have deflected some investment. However, with market forces exceeding the government’s own, inflationary pressure is still strong in the region, heightened further by the US dollar’s expected weakening against the Baht with the injection of USD 600 billion by the Federal Reserve Courtesy of Asia Property Magazine

he Thai beach resort town of Hua Hin is expected to experience a property market revival in the next year, it has been reported. According to Thai newspaper the Bangkok Post, local broker Engel and Volkers has painted a positive picture for the market thanks to numerous buyers overcoming concerns regarding political instability in the country. It revealed that although prices will not post big gains this year, an increasing amount of potential investors had been expressing an interest in the area, looking to take advantage of potential rising prices.

Oliver Lutzi, Hua Hin office manager of the brokerage, claimed that the market currently belonged to the buyer, with prices reasonably stable due to the fact that “economic turbulence has only had a marginal impact on property” in the region. Furthermore, the newspaper also reported that the property market in the Thai city of Pattaya will also experience growth this year. It stated that a pick up of around five to ten per cent was likely to occur thanks to rising property costs. Source : propertyshowrooms.com

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Investment volumes up by 10%

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Zero-interest loans a reality

The Government Housing Bank has rolled out a THB20 billion scheme to offer zero-interest loans to low-income earners

irect commercial real-estate investment volumes in Asia Pacific have increased to around 10 per cent a year to date, according to third-quarter flash reports from Jones Lang LaSalle. Preliminary figures released last week suggest that volumes have now reached approximately US$67 billion (Bt2 billion) year to date compared to $61 billion for the same period last year. The key country to watch was Japan where direct commercial investment volumes went back to over $4.7 billion, in line with the same quarter in 2010, as investors looked to see how the markets recovered following the tsunami and earthquake and the subsequent dramatic fall in volumes during the second quarter. Japan’s volumes in the third quarter of 2011 showed a resurgence from the $1.5 billion reported in the second quarter supported by the Bank of Japan’s programme to spur the Japanese Real Estate Investment Trusts (J-REIT) market, leading to significant buying activity by J-REITs. The resumption of this market is likely to support renewed international investor interest in the biggest market in the Asia-Pacific. The IMF’s outlook for Japan next year is for growth of 2.3 per cent based on reconstruction work following the disaster. In China, Shanghai was the top location with the city being home to six out of the top 10 biggest deals, four offices, one retail and a hotel. The deal volume for China’s direct commercial property investments rose to approximately $2.8 billion,

up 13 per cent year on year. The landmark deal this quarter was Hong Kong’s Festival Walk, which was sold by Swire Properties to Mapletree Investments for $2.4 billion. This is the biggest by far involving a single built asset since 2007, and the largest in Hong Kong’s history. The market was active in South Korea with approximately $1.8 billion of deals recorded, double the volume in the same quarter last year with REITs actively buying Seoul office stock. In Australia, volumes stood at the $3-billion mark, back to more usual transactional levels following the surge of overseas cash into the market last quarter which pushed volumes up to $4 billion. In Singapore, total volumes were at $1.2 billion, made up of plenty of smaller sub-$100-million deals, with industrial being an active sector. On the back of increased investment volumes in the third quarter, most major markets saw either stable or increasing capital values. Across the region, the average quarterly increase in capital values was 2.6 per cent, slightly higher than the 2.4 per cent recorded in the second quarter of this year. Capital values in Jakarta and Beijing recorded the largest quarter on quarter increases of 14.2 per cent and 11.8 per cent, respectively, largely in tandem with rental growth. Sydney, Perth and Manila followed with quarterly increases of 4-6.5 per cent. Growth in capital values in Hong Kong and Singapore slowed further to between 0.8 per cent and 2.1 per cent, as investors became more cautious.

Japanese developers eye Thailand J

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apanese based design firm GARDE recently organized an Asian research tour for its Japanese clients to visit new developments, exchange ideas with regional developers and investigate investment opportunities in the South East Asia region. Headquartered in Tokyo, GARDE provides consulting services and interior design for a wide variety of projects ranging from retail, department stores and shopping malls, to residential, hospitality, F&B projects and corporate interiors. The company has a 26year track record and has worked for major clients around the world, including global brands such as Tiffany and Burberry on the retail side, as well as Candeo Hotels and the Park Tower Gransky in Japan. As part of this year’s research tour, the company organised a seminar and networking function in Bangkok on October 18 at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre. The keynote speaker at the event was Khun Longlom Bunnag, Chairman of Jones Lang LaSalle Thailand and a panel discussion also took place, moderated by television presenter Dale Lawrence and featuring leading industry professionals from major developers such as PACE Development Thailand and Tokyo Tatemono Co Ltd,. At a press conference before the seminar, Mr. Katsuyuki Kitano, Executive Director, International Business Development at GARDE said that Thailand’s long established relationship with the Japanese manufacturing industry, combined with its increasingly

influential position in South East Asia presents strong potential for international developers and business partners. He specifically mentioned mixed use developments as an opportunity in and around Bangkok and hinted at a possible joint venture project to be announced at a later date. “The tragic flooding in Thailand is obviously having an immediate impact in Thailand, but developers are always looking long term,” said Mr Kitano, ” We have already spent 8 months re-building the Japanese market after the earthquake, and I am sure Thailand has the skills and resources to do the same. Japanese businesses want to help with the process in every way we can.” In the commercial sector, Japan’s fascination with Thai culture is matched by a love for all things Nippon in Bangkok. With developers now actively looking for Thai partners to develop new projects in the Bangkok’s main urban areas, the GARDE seminar provided a valuable platform for leading figures in both countries’ property sectors to come together and discuss opportunities.

he Government Housing Bank has announced plans to offer new home buyers an interestfree mortgage of up to THB1mn (US$32,082) for the first three years. The programme is aimed at low-income earners and can carry terms of up to 30 years. The GHB said it will set aside up to THB20bn (US$641.6mn) for the programme, which is in addition to the government’s ongoing programme offering tax rebates of 10 per cent for purchases of homes up to THB5mn (US$160,395). The programme is financed through government subsidies of THB800mn (US$25.6mn) per year and an agreement to allow the GHB to reduce its profit remittances to the state through 2014. The GHB will accept applications for the interest-free loan from next Tuesday through September 30, 2012 and contracts must be signed with the GHB before the end of 2012. The loan programme will include detached homes and properties as well as second-hand homes seized by the GHB, which currently has around 10,000 homes for sale. Experts say the programme will mainly benefit upcountry buyers as few homes in Bangkok and surrounding areas cost less than one million baht. According to the Bangkok Post, developers who may benefit include listed company Pruksa Real Estate, as the majority of its units are priced at less than THB2mn (US$64,157). The company relies heavily on prefabrication techniques that can result in homes being built in two months. Units priced under one million baht accounted for just 18 per cent of total sales in the first half, with

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a total value of just THB8bn (US$256.6mn). “I think this stimulus package will help the low-income market get their first home,” Opas Sripayak, managing director of LPN Development, said yesterday. He added that the new policy is better than the government’s tax deduction scheme as it benefits the low-income market. According to The Nation, a home buyer will save about THB60, 000 (US$1,925) per year, or THB180, 000 (US$5,777) throughout the loan agreement based on a 6 per cent interest loan. LPN Development has customers who would benefit the zero-interest loan for about 5,000 units, worth THB5bn (US$160.5mn). Srettha Thavisin, president of Sansiri, said both the policy tax deduction of 10 per cent for residences priced up to Bt5 million and the zerointerest for the first three years are good for homebuyers, as they can save on the cost of buying a residence. The measures also support people in gaining their first home. “We believe that both first-home schemes will boost the property market and also make the country’s economic growth stable,” he said.

Calls for longer property leases for foreign buyers in Thailand

he Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) and real estate consultants are pressing for a review of the country’s policy regarding foreign ownership. They point out that the foreign buying segment is a significant part of Thailand’s property market and should be less restricted and failing to change will see buyers go elsewhere. JFCCT is lobbying for the introduction of a 60 year registered lease term, double the current 30 years. But neighbouring countries have 99 years leases for foreign buyers. The impact of an effective improvement in foreign ownership legislation on the construction industry, the real estate sector, and associated services would be significant, says CB Richard Ellis. ‘Properly handled, the contribution to the wider Thai Economy could be significant without any material risk to issues of sovereignty or adversely affecting social or economic conditions,’ the company says in a new report. ‘Most of the successful property markets in the region are either totally liberal, for example, Hong Kong, or have recently dramatically reduced restrictions on foreign ownership such as Singapore. Markets such as the UK, in actual fact favour the foreign owner over domestic buyers notably in respect of tax. In response to the global crisis, Singapore has liberalized its foreign ownership laws and launched for the first time landed villas at Sentosa which were targeted at new overseas investors and have been a resounding success,’ the report says. CBRE believes that ‘sensible changes to current policy would have a dramatic and positive impact on Thailand’s economy. At a time of fragile global economic recovery, any incremental income that can be gained from international investment should not be lightly ignored’. Probably the major change in terms of encouraging inbound foreign investment into the ownership of resort or investment property would be allowing Thai banks to lend to foreign purchasers against the security of Thai real estate, it explains. This would have considerable benefits as all current inbound investments are on a 100% cash basis.

This would benefit residential developers, resort developers, construction contractors, and the Thai banking system. Sensible restrictions and controls could limit the level of debt and the banks could charge foreigners a premium over Thai borrowers, probably of one to two percentage points. Foreign investors would rush to take up onshore loan facilities should this be allowed. They would also, in our view, accept specific and tighter controls on repossession in the event of default.’ ‘The ratio of no more than 49% foreign ownership in a registered condominium is set to prevent foreign control of landed property. If, however, in certain areas, for example, the resort markets, the ownership ratio were increased to match market demand, there would undoubtedly be a significant increase in foreign investment. Provided the condominium is managed by a Thai management entity and the rules and articles of association of a condominium prevent foreign owners acting in concert, there is little risk to fellow Thai condominium owners or to the local property market,’ it explains. ‘All in all, Thailand would see considerable gains in inbound investment. This could also be used to stimulate potential new resort areas, and Thailand’s policy to increase tourism revenue.’ It points out that it has seen an increase in buyers in neighbouring countries such as Cambodia. ‘These buyers are not entering the market because Cambodia is cheap. They are entering it because they have long term registered security of tenure on competitive quality property. In a world of global uncertainty, Thailand is likely to fair much better than many of its immediate neighbours and arguably several of the major global economies,’ it adds. ‘However, by simply adjusting the calibration of current foreign property ownership legislation with a view to improve inbound investment, there are major benefits to be made in real estate, construction, retail consumption, education, transportation, schooling, and tourism. It is Thailand’s choice whether it wants to reach out and take a share of this market. TAKE AWAY THE UNDERSCORE ….thanks, Jerry

Property & Golf

The Banyan Pineapple Pairs Cup 2011

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Banyan Golf Club held a new club event on Saturday October 1st 2011.

he Banyan Pineapple Pairs Cup 2011 was a team event with a field of over 60 players. Each team of 2 players recorded the best Stableford (individual) score per hole. Handicaps were adjusted to 75% of stated handicap. Play for the gentlemen was from the Blue tees, and from Red tees for the Ladies. Play had started since the early morning as many players were eager to see the England Vs Scotland game in the Rugby World Cup. All players had completed their rounds by 4 pm. and a prize-giving dinner was held at The Terrace Restaurant. Some tough pin positions & strong breeze on the back 9 make for some difficult shot-making.

But all players had a wonderful day out on the fairways & greens of Banyan Golf Club. The event was organized by Banyan Golf Club’s Joe Morrissey who was on hand to announce the prize winners alongside Banyan Golf Club General manager, Stacey Walton and Asian Tour Professional Dion Sirianni. The Banyan Pineapple Pairs Cup 2011 champions were presented with a pair of trophies and a special Banyan cocktail served in a fresh pineapple from the golf course. Results : 2nd Runners- Up : Karl Hans (3) and Michael Can Doornewaard (16) with a total of 41 points 1st Runners –Up: Panthep Trongsirsiwa (22) and Pataiwan Vilainuch (30) with a total of 43 points

Winners: Ewa Van Barneveld (16) and Ben Huxley (9) on a total of 45 points The Banyan Golf Club holds several signature tournaments throughout the calendar year. For more information on these events, please contact the reservations team on 032 616 200 or e-mail reservations@ banyanthailand.com

esidential developments in Hua Hin and Pattaya are on the fast track of becoming the hottest destinations for buyers to invest their money in, as developers are seeing high demand for their projects. Among the beachside projects, LPN Development has just launched a condominium project called Lumpini Park Beach Jomtien in Pattaya, with a market value of THB4bn (US$130mn). Sansiri has just launched a new condominium

project called Baan Saaan Kram at Hua Hin, with a market value of THB1.5bn (US$49mn). Most of these developments are sought after by Thai buyers, who still acount for the majority of sales in Hua Hin and Pattaya, however, there has recently been an increase of buyers from South Korea, China and Taiwan, who are quickly turning into the second largest group of investor while western investors remain cautious due to the volatile global economic situation.

Lessons from a crisis

n the real-estate business, the last three months of the year are normally the period when every developer makes all-out efforts to push for higher sales volume to make up for any accumulated shortfalls or, even achieve higher targets. This year, however, the circumstances are different. As we all know, the current severe flooding has been causing havoc throughout central Thailand and nearby regions, and everything that stands in its way has been left in tatters. Thousands of lives have been left in a state of shock and despair. This is a national disaster on a scale that hasn’t been witnessed for many years. I can imagine how hard it must be for the prime minister and the government who are trying to tackle the situation when it seems no one can precisely, scientifically, and most importantly timely foretell or anticipate the extent of this flood and the extent of damage it will cause. This flood is a test of our crisis management capabilities at a national level. At the same time, this is also an unwelcome opportunity for every business to cross-check its crisis management plans, to see if we are ready for such disasters and how strategically and collectively everyone in the organisation can perform their assigned duties to minimise the impact. For everyone in the real-estate business, including ourselves, flooding is a kind of physical crisis and the effects are very different from other kinds of crises. Economic, financial, political, or confidence crises could leave emotional scars on consumers but it is very unlikely that the physical aspect of the real-estate business will be affected. Flooding is a crisis that damages the actual being of the business and affects the actual consumer’s means of dwelling - flooded sites, damaged properties, water shortage, electricity cut off, sanitation issues etc. Moreover, though much less important given the current situation, many of our partners’ factories are submerged under water, resulting in shortage of construction materials. Even when water recedes, these factories will need repairs and overhauling, which could take some time. In dealing with such a crisis, it is compulsory that we anticipate the situation and prepare for the worst, and it is preferable that both preventive and passive measures are worked out in advance. Unfortunately, the information provided to people by the government and other related agencies has been speculative at best. That leaves everyone very vulnerable and dependent on their own ill-informed judgments. We have been meeting every morning for the past week prior to the flooding to evaluate the situation but we knew we couldn’t solely depend on news and reports from state agencies to evaluate the situation. As a result,

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the best we could do - and I strongly recommend others also do the same - is to send a team to be stationed at the site 24 hours. It is critical that detailed information is precisely communicated to the management and swift action is taken accordingly. Also, once you have preventive measures fully in place, useful information should be communicated to customers. In times of such crisis, it is a good idea to set up an ad hoc 24hour response centre. This could be a call centre, blog page, website, real time SMS response to database, or any useful means that we think can be utilised. The customers want to hear what is needed to be told from us constantly. One more very basic but important gesture that I want to encourage is the management must pull up its sleeves and get its feet dirty by visiting the affected sites themselves. If you are truly involved in tackling the problem from the start, this will surely send out a signal to everyone trying their best to protect the properties that you are taking this task to heart. Lastly, reputation is another thing that every business affected by this flood must be carefully about. I personally disagree with anyone who takes this opportunity to promote themselves by advertising their help and donations. Marketing people must put on a different hat when it comes to genuinely and sincerely helping out those who suffer. I must say I am very pleased that our fellow developers have not come up with cheap PR stunts to promote their contributions and assistance to the affected communities. I am also very pleased that many, though not all, developers are taking it seriously in helping their customers the best they can, even though sometimes the assistance might fall short of customers’ expectations. But at least, the priority is correctly in place.

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Sport News

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Opening Hua Hin White Sailboat Football Club

he Cool Smile Group has recently launched the Hua Hin White Sailboat Football Club for soccer players and ethousiasts in Hua Hin. Organized for youths and adults who love playing and watching soccer, the club consists of many members who played football matches around Hua Hin, thus gaining so much support and sponsorship. The club was eventually formed. The symbol of the Vaga sailboat – The white sailboat was the boat His Majesty The King used in an international boat racing from the Klai Kangwon Royal Palace to the Royal Thai Marine Corps on the Toey Ngarm Beach in Sattaheep, Chonburi, on 19 April 1966. The Hua Hin White Sailboat Football Club realizes the great importance of the sport in maintaining good health for all Thai people and strengthening unity in Thailand. It also aims to be a center of excellence in football of Hua Hin, following His Majesty who is a excellently model of sport in Thailand. Thankful to all Members who brought a big successes in the fourth class national football match three years ago, the club is currently looking forward to the third and the second national football matches as well as the Division 2 in 2012. If everything will going well, Hua Hin White Sailboat FC may plan to go to Thai Premier League in 2017 Young and adults who would like to join the Hua Hin White Sailboat FC, please welcome to register to be a member and anyone welcome who´s passion is football are invited to join the club! For more information, please contact Mr. Thossaphol Nakhornchai at tel. 086 667 9002.

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จากการเปิดเผยของคูล สมาย กรุป๊ ว่าขณะนีก้ ำ� ลังเปืดโอกาสให้กบั เยาวชนและประชาชนทีม่ ใี จรักทางด้านกีฬาฟุตบอลรวมเป็นส่วน หนึง่ ของ สโมสร หัวหินซิตี้ เรือใบสีขาว ซึง่ ก�ำลังเปิดตัวอยูใ่ นตอนนี้ ส�ำหรับสโมสร หัวหิน ซิตเี้ รือใบสีขาว เป็นสโมสรทีม่ กี ารรวมตัว กันของเยาวชนและประชาชนทีช่ นื่ ชอบและมีใจรักในกีฬาฟุตบอล รวมตัวฝึกซ้อมและไปแข่งขันกับทีมอืน่ ๆ ทัง้ ในเมืองหัวหินและ จังหวัดใกล้เคียงจนสามารถสร้างชือ่ เสียงและคว้าชัยชนะมาได้หลายครัง้ ท�ำให้มผี ใู้ ห้การสนับสนุนและได้กอ่ ตัง้ เป็น สโมสร หัวหิน ซิตี้ เรือใบสีขาวขึน้ ในทีส่ ดุ ส�ำหรับสโมสรหัวหินซิตี้ เรือใบสีขาว จัดตัง้ ขึน้ เพือ่ แสดงศักยภาพทางด้านกีฬาฟุตบอลของคนหัวหิน ให้ สาธารณชนได้เห็นถึงความสามารถของนักกีฬาทุกคนท�ำให้มสี งั กัดและได้รบั การฝึกฝนจากค�ำแนะน�ำของผูฝ้ กึ สอนในระดับอาชีพ และให้นกั กีฬาได้มกี ารพัฒนาและฝึกซ้อมกันอย่างจริงจังรวมถึงมีแบบแผนทีถ่ กู ต้องภายใต้สโลแกนทีว่ า่ ” มโมสรกีฬา ทีม่ งุ่ หวังสร้าง ชือ่ เสียงและแสดงความเป็นเลิศทางด้านกีฬาฟุตบอลให้กบั อ�ำเภอหัวหิน “ส่วนตราสัญลักษณ์ได้อญ ั เชิญเรือใบเวคามาสือ่ ความ หมายของสโมสร ซึง่ เรือใบเวคา เป็นเรือใบทีอ่ งค์พระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยูห่ วั ทรงใช้เรืลำ� นีเ้ สด็จข้ามอ่าวไทย จากพระราชวังไกล กังวล อ�ำเภอหัวหิน ไปทีฝ่ ง่ั หาดเตยงามในหน่วยบัญชาการนาวิกโยธิน อ�ำเภอสัตหีบ จังหวัดชลบุรี เมือ่ วันที่ 19 เมษายน พ.ศ. 2509 และทรงคว้าชัยชนะมาด้วยพระองค์เอง ในครัง้ นัน้ พระองค์ทรงเป็นพระมหากษัตริยพ์ ระองค์แรกและพระองค์เดียวในเอเชียที่ ได้รบั รางวัลชนะเลิศการแข่งขันเรือใบในระดับนานาชาติ และทรงมีพระราชด�ำรัสทางด้านกีฬาว่า “การกีฬามีความส�ำคัญเป็นอย่างยิง่ ส�ำหรับชีวติ ของแต่ละคนและชีวติ บ้านเมือง” ทางสโมสรทีไ่ ด้อญ ั เชิญพระราชด�ำรัสของพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยูห่ วั มาเป็นแนวทาง ในการก่อตัง้ สโมสรส่วนในเรือ่ งของเป้าหมายหลักของสโมสรนัน้ เมือ่ 3 ปีทผี่ า่ นมาทางทีมได้เข้าร่วมและประสบความส�ำเร็จจากการ แข่งขันฟุตบอลชิงถ้วยพระราชทานประเภท ง. มาแล้ว เพือ่ เป็นการยกระดับของทีม ทางสโมสรหัวหินซิตี้ เรือใบสีขาว จึงมีเป้าหมาย ในการเข้าร่วมแข่งขันในโปรแกรมการแข่งขันอีกหลายประเภท เช่น ชิงถ้วยพระราชทาน ประเภท ค. และประเภท ข. และจะพัฒนา ทีมไปสูด่ วิ ชิ นั่ 2 ภายในปี 2555 และจะเข้าร่วมแข่งขันไทยพรีเมียร์ลกี ภายในปี 2560 ต่อไป อย่างแน่นอน ส่วนในขณะนีท้ าง สโมสรฯ ก็ยงั เปืดรับสมัครนักแตะทัง้ เยาวชนและประชาชนทัว่ ไปทีส่ นใจและชืน่ ชอบกีฬาฟุตบอล มาร่วมคัดเลือกเพือ่ เป็นส่วนหนึง่ ของสโมสรตัง่ แต่บดั นีเ้ ป็นต้นไป ผูท้ สี่ นใจสามารถสอบถามรายละเอียอได้ทาง สโมสรหัวหินซิตี้ เรือใบสีขาว หรือทีน่ าย ทศพล นครชัย 086-6679 002

Ironman & Thailand

Courtesy of Mr. Mark Armsden - Delivering Asia Communications

n November 11 – 13, 2011, Skeet and Trap Shooting Association of Thailand will host the “Hua-Hin Sporting Clay” at Hua-Hin Shooting Club’s in Bo Fai, Soi 6 Hua Hin, Prachuab Kirikhan (Bo Fai Shooting Range) in order to promote clay target shooting in the region, to provide an opportunity for interested people to enjoy the activity. “Skeet and Trap Shooting Association of Thailand decides to host the first “HunHin Sporting Clay” in Hua-Hin, Prachuab Kirikhan because Hua Hin is one of the leading tourist places in Thailand which is quite popular among foreign tourists,” disclosed Mr.Suebchai Chainuvati, President of Skeet and Trap Shooting Association of Thailand. Being another form of clay target shooting

which takes place in natural environment, “Sporting Clay” is highly popular internationally. Each world competition which is accredited by FITASC attracts more than 1,000 shooters around the world. The Association has a plan to arrange for an Asian Sporting Clay Competition in the near future. In the upcoming Hun-Hin Sporting Clay competition, there will be many types of shooting disciplines for both Sporting Clay and Compak Sporting, categorized in various classes as follows: 1. Class Master 2. Class A 3. Class B 4. Class C (beginner) 5. Categories : Side By Side Shotgun, Single Barrel Shotgun, Pump Action Shotgun, Small Gauge 28&36 The Competition is open for all (beginner to Expert) please contact Skeet & Trap Shooting Association of Thailand, Khun Petcharat (Tel. 02-369-1935 or 02-319-0313), Khun Pidsamai (081-926-1892), Khun Napaporn (080-550-4234) for more information.

An Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of longdistance triathlon races organized by the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) consisting of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25 km) bike and a marathon 42.195-kilometre (26.219 mi) run, raced in that order and without a break. Most Ironman events have a strict time limit of 17 hours to complete the race, where the Ironman race starts at 7 AM, the mandatory swim cut off for the 2.4-mile (3.9 km) swim is 2 hours 20 minutes, the bike cut off time is 5:30 PM, and all finishers must complete their marathon by midnight. The name Ironman Triathlon refers to both the original Ironman triathlon and the annual Ironman World Championship. Also called Ironman Hawaii, the world championships of the event, held annually in Hawaii since 1978 (with an additional race in 1982), are now preceded by a series of qualifying events. Ironman Triathlon became known for its grueling length, harsh race conditions, and television coverage. Phuket resident Jaray “Ray” Jearanai hasbecome the first Thai national to successfully compete back-to-back Ironmanevents in Las Vegas in September and Kailua-Kona Hawaii earlier this month,following his extensive training at the Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club(TSLC), his proud supporter and sponsor. Jaray “Ray”Jearanai (right) celebrates his return to Thailand at the ThanyapuraSports & Leisure Club with champion triathlete and mentor Jürgen “ZäckAttack” Zäck. Download high resolution version here. Training at the world-class sporting facilities under thetutelage of the TSLC’s resident triathlete superstar and holder of arecordbreaking eight worldwide Ironman titles, Jürgen “Zäck Attack”Zäck, the 31-year old marketing executive smashed his way through thecelebrated Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii in just over11 hours. This remarkable achievement, where Ray competed againstsome of the world’s leading triathlon competitors, comes after the TSLCrecognised his strong potential to excel in the sport and were driven tocontribute to his development. The decision to sponsor Rayallowed the TSLC to support a budding local sports star who could makePhuket’s and, indeed, Thailand’s, sporting community proud. “We are thrilled to have provided Ray with world-classfacilities and equipment, in addition to engaging Ironman legend JürgenZäck as his personal coach,” said Thanyapura President Robert Hauck.“The relationship and mentorship they have built and nurtureddemonstrates how Thai championshipcalibre athletes can competesuccessfully on the

international stage.” Earlier in the yearRay raced in the Ironman 70.3 Philippines on 14 August 2011, which offeredtop age group finishers 30 qualifying slots for the Ford Ironman WorldChampionship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, as well as qualifying slots for the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Lake Las Vegas. His performance –finishing fifth in his age group and 29th overall in a time of 4 hours, 46minutes and 41 seconds, among a field of almost 700 triathletes – saw himscoop qualifying slots to both World Championships. Ray’sinspirational feat in Hawaii comes just weeks after he completed theIronman 70.3 World Championship in Las Vegas; competing in both events inthe same year is regarded in the sporting world as an incredibleachievement. The annual Ironman World Championship in Hawaiicomprises a 3.8km swim, 180.2km bike ride and 42.1km marathon and isconsidered the ultimate triathlon challenge and the world’s mostchallenging one-day endurance event. Ray crossed the Konafinishing line after 11 hours, four minutes and 35 seconds. He swam for 1hour, 14 minutes, biked for 5 hours, 48 minutes and ran the marathon in 3hours, 51 minutes. As well as his personal talent, drive and passion, heacknowledges his achievement can also be attributed to the training hereceived. “Being able to represent Thailand and TSLC at thesesporting events has been a real honour and a great learning experience,”he said. “I was racing against the world’s elite Ironmen and I am nowaware of the commitment and training you must do to race competitively atthis level. I am happy to be back in Phuket to prepare for the triathlonseason here, and I’m so grateful to keep training with great people likeJürgen Zäck as I would love to become a regular competitor on the Ironmancircuit.” Ray’s other sporting achievements in 2010 includebeing placed third in his age group in the Laguna Phuket full marathon, aswell as being the second placed Thai athlete in the Laguna Phuket Triathlonand the first Thai finisher in the Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championshiptriathlon at Laguna Phuket. In April this year, he took part in theSingapore Ironman 70.3 triathlon in four hours and 49 minutes, where hetook tenth place in his age group. Training at the TSLC means Ray uses its Olympic-sizeswimming pool, cushioned athletics training track and fully equipped gym.The leading sports academy also offers unrivalled sports facilities suchas first-class, ITF-approved tennis courts, full-size rugby and soccerpitches, floodlit basketball court and beach volleyball court, in additionto a host of world-class leisure facilities.

Hua Hin Today

Volume 9 issue 1 November 2011