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Dear Friends, Welcome to our October 15th issue of HOT Hua Hin. Forbes Magazine recently released its annual list of the richest amongst us. Not surprisingly, for the 15th time in 20 years, Bill Gates topped the list. When we think of these billionaires, images of large yachts and homes usually comes to mind, but what is little known is the extent to which they give back to the community. On page 24 we take a sneak peek at the charitable works of Bangkok based Bill and Kathy Heinecke along with their Minor International Corp. employees.

Our foreign correspondent, Thassha “Gift” Vitayaviroj wraps up her two part adventure to the rooftop of the world, that’s on page 50. Hua Hin is known for many things but at the top of the list should be the beautiful women who reside here. The Hua Hin Women’s Club gets together monthly to raise money for children and charitable causes. On September 24th the gorgeous ladies and their lucky men descended on the Centara Grand for a masquerade ball. Check out the photos on page 54.

Recognizing that so many of us in Hua Hin travel to Bangkok regularly for dining, shopping and fun, we have expanded our magazine and will now have a monthly section devoted to what’s going on in the city of angels.

We start on page 58 where you’ll find out who took home the gold at this years Thailand Property Awards where over 500 of Thailand’s industry leaders gathered at the Conrad Hotel in Bangkok for the gala dinner and awards ceremony.

Who doesn’t love a pool party? In the heart of Bangkok is the Ocean Urban lounge and resort where some of the best pool parties are thrown. On Saturday September 20th Thai fashion designer and owner of our favorite modeling agency, Kamonrat “Emmy” Ladseeta threw an epic Birthday party / fashion show, that starts on page 68. Our HOT Getaway takes us to Bangkok’s China Town where you’ll get clued in on how and where to shop for ridiculous bargains, page 70. Finally, We go to Vouge’s Fashion Night Out where the beautiful people modeled some of the newest fashion’s, page 74.

If you’ve read more than one issue of this magazine you’ll know that we are dog lover’s and take to heart the plight of Thai street dogs. 99% of these dogs are loving animals who are starved for love and attention. Please practice acts of kindness, you’ll be amazed at how good it will make you feel.

From all of us at HOT Hua Hin, we hope you enjoy the read,

Tanya Siri Vijitsomphong HOT Hua Hin Magazine tanyahothuahin@gmail.com

Managing Editor, Creative Administrator Tanya Siri Vijitsomphong | tanya@hothuahin.com Creative Consultant Dany Heyer | dany@heyer.com Sales & Marketing Manager Brigitte Persson | brigitte@hothuahin.com

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THAILAND

BANGKOK’S

AWARDS 2014

REDISCOVERED

PROPERTY

CHINA TOWN

MINOR

GIVING BACK TO THAILAND

Executive Profile: Carsten Andersen

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Minor Corporation, Giving Back

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Hua Hin Exclusive Spa, The Barai

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Hua Hin Best Dining, Le Bistro

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HOT Around Town

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Anantara Hua Hin Wine Dinner

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Banyan The Resort Mexican Night

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Tibet On Top Of The World, Part 2

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Hua Hin Women’s Club Gala Dinner

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Thailand Property Awards 2014

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HOT in Bangkok: Life is a Beach party

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HOT Getaway : Shopping in Chinatown

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Hua Hin’s Best Buys

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What is your current Job Position?

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• Not much really, but several friends suggested I visit.

What do you like most about your profession?

• The challenge of change. Having worked with Kvik from the very beginning and building a successful company in Europe, moving to Asia was the next step. With a change in scenery, culture, climate, it all blends for new and exciting challenge that I crave.

What do you like the least about your profession?

• When things become more or less the same and don’t progres in a positive, fun direction. I believe everything we do should be fun and enjoyable, otherwise what is the point?

What do you like most about Hua Hin? • Its a quiet, calm change from Bangkok.

With nice weather, beaches and good restaurants.

What is your favorite restaurant locally and why?

• It would have to be the Italian restaurant…. La Grappa What do you like to do in your free time and why?

• Golf, going out with friends and looking for new restaurants.

What would you recommend to new comers to do in Hua Hin? And Why?

• Talk to some locals for their suggestions, grab a tuk-tuk and go on an adventure.

What is the most challenging thing you have ever done and why did you do it?

• Starting a business in Thailand. I was successful in Europe and am out seeking new challenges…

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orbes magazine recently came out with their annual list of the richest people in the world and for the 15th time in the last 20 years Bill Gates topped the list with 81.1 billion USD’s. Not surprisingly it was his 21st consecutive year of being the wealthiest American.

Some billionaire’s flaunt their riches and a lot of us live vicariously through them. They own the biggest yachts, the most resplendent homes, the largest, most luxurious aircrafts and world famous sports teams. Billionaire Steve Balmer, the newly retired CEO of Microsoft, was recently in the news after he paid 2 billion USD’s for the Los Angeles Clippers, the highest price ever paid for a National Basketball Association team.

Billionaire Steve Wynn, who made his money in Casino’s, has a passion for art.

In 1997 he bought Picasso’s “Le Reve” for $48 million. In 2006 he held a little going away party at his office for “Le Reve” after agreeing to sell her to SAC Capital’s Steve Cohen for $139 million. The party was festive until while showing off the painting to his pals, Wynn (who has vision problems) got to close to the painting OCT 15 - NOV 15 , 2014

and ended up putting his right elbow right through it. The estimated damage was $40 million and the sale of course fell through.

In addition to enjoying their prosperity (some more than others), most wealthy people also believe in philanthropy and are doing wonderful things with their fortune.

Starting at the top, the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation (gatesfoundation.org) focuses on global health initiatives and Global Development programs.

Here in Thailand, Minor Corporation’s founder Bill Heinecke and his wife Kathy are also big believers in philanthropy.

According to Kathy, “Bill and I feel very strongly about giving back to the country and people of Thailand who have been so good to us. Our primary charity is the Roy E Heinecke Scholarship Fund, which was set up in the name of Bill’s father. The foundation so far has provided education to over 850 under-privileged children from nursery school to the university level”.

Another way the Heinecke’s give back is through their Founders Day program.

“As June 4 is Bill’s birthday, everyone in

the company was always scrambling to find a gift for the boss. We dedicated the day as Founder’s Day, and all the different divisions of the company, including International divisions make it a charity day, or take on a charity project. The big projects include adopting schools in need of repair. Minor staff and their families as well as franchise partners and suppliers donate their time and money to upgrade these schools and community centers.

Painting, planting, etc. giving not just money but time and energy.”

The Heinecke’s are well known for all of the Elephant projects that benefit from the King’s Cup Elephant Polo tournament, sponsored by Anantara Hotel’s for 13 years.

The devastating 2004 Tsunami took not only lives but also people’s livelihoods.

Seeing the need, the Heinecke’s set up a school project in Baan Chao Thai Mai for sea gypsies who had lost their homes and boats. They also set up a revolving small business fund in the Baan Nam Khem area to help those in need of a handup instead of a hand-out. Restaurants, computer repair, shrimp breeding farms etc. we’re started with these funds, as

well as the purchase of fishing boats for the islands of Koh Phra None.

Over the years Kathy has worked with many of the royal charities. With Support of the princess Mother’s Charity the Heinecke’s sponsored the VOSH group of optometrists to come to Thailand to examine eyes and give prescription glasses to over 500 patients per day during their week-long clinic.

As is so often the case with philanthropy, this collation of Bill and Kathy’s charitable works is almost certainly incomplete, and may even omit some of the their greater or favourite charities. But it scarcely matters.

As philanthropists, Bill and Kathy share a unique humbleness.

Philanthropists’ full works are almost never revealed in their entirety. Charitable giving is seldom afforded the public acclaim of sporting achievement, of business prowess or even of academic accomplishments. It just proceeds quietly along. But for sure, many scholars, schools, species and disadvantaged Thais are the better for Bill & Kathy Heinecke’s generosity.

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he Barai Spa, part of the Hyattt Regency Hua Hin, must be the one of the most impressive Spa’s in size and design in Asia. The Spa was designed by famous architect Mr. Lek Bunnag, and the remarkable building that houses the Spa was inspired by the Khmer cultural heritage and is meant to showcase the glory of the Khmer style.

But for me, entering The Barai, I felt like I had entered ancient Egypt, there is something about the Barai that just evokes the feeling of being a royal in an ancient world. Experiencing the sheer size of the place, the very ancient style of the design, with modern touches and the sun covered walkways is already worth every penny you pay for any treatment.

Add to this the great attention to detail, the very experienced staff , the luxury of the place and this makes not just for any Spa outing but a seriously nice & memorable experience. This is a place to bring your camera, it might not be suitable behavior to run around snapping pictures in the steam room but just a picture of the main court is worth a thousand words.

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The Spa provides eight exclusive residential spa suites and 18 treatment rooms within the 18,500 sqm Spa so we are not talking about the typical size of a Spa. As you enter you are immediately awed by the dark but artistic entrance that plays with flickers of light to guide you to the mind blowing water courtyard.

The water courtyard is very impressive in design with a massive water feature with the sky as its roof. Although I like the idea that design is Khmer based, in the courtyard your mind again recalls to ancient Egyptian opulence. The design also plays with the elements of Water, Earth, Air and Fire and this can be seen in light sources and is also reflected in music and treatments choices.

Water is meant to be a soothing source, earth fortifying, air rejuvenates and finally fire revitalizes and it looks damn good when used as design aspect of the Spa. The spa has an extensive menu but also boasts the most “Wow” changing, steam and sauna rooms!

So happily before my treatment I was left to change into a butter soft morning robe, to read magazines and sample the treatment pantry. I would have been

perfectly happy to stay in the changing rooms all day. This must be the nicest changing room I have ever sampled. With massive high ceilings, beautiful lighting that makes anyone look good in the mirror, crazy fancy showers, a real steam room it should be compulsory to spend one hour relaxing before any treatment.

This is not a changing room to swish in and out of, this is THE changing room.

It had been decided that I would get to try a Thai Compress Massage, which I have to admit I have never tried. The Thai Herbal Ball compress technique offers several potential health benefits: notably it induces deep relaxation, relieves stress and fatigue, boosts physical well-being, improves blood circulation and just smells heavenly.

The herbs in the compress possess properties that are anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent and antioxidant.

There are a few choices for herbs used but for my treatment it was decided I would try The Air based Sweet Basil and Kaffir Lime Compress Massage.

I have to say, it doesn’t hamper relaxation that the treatment starts by guests walking meandering paths with

hand raked sand paths to your beautiful treatment room. The whole experience makes you feel a bit superior and “happening” just due to the very fabulous surroundings and the first class service.

The treatment rooms boast morrocan inspired (my opinion) wood details, beautiful mini sky lights and yet is dark but inviting. The treatment starts with the whole body receiving a deep treatment with the Compress. The therapist presses and kneads the compress to the body releasing the very relaxing smell of Sweet Basil & Lime. This is swiftly followed by a massage that is soothing and relaxing, so relaxing in fact that by the time I was halfway through I kept waking myself up with my snoring. Snoring to me is a sign of a good massage, “no snore, no nice”. I am happy that the staff had recommended that I continue the treatment with a facial as there is no way could have roused immediately after the Compress massage.

I was very excited to try the Caviar Cell Vitale Facial as I know that is very popular with the highest accolades of society and this facial did not disappoint. The facial is different in many ways to others I have experienced namely in that great care that was put into the way the treatment was experienced by the guest, for example delicious smelling mist sprays were used on the face in-between different facial stages. I assume the mist is as astringent but also releases heavenly scents and refreshes. Also the mask is applied to the entire face including eyelids which is unusual, making sure I have the cleanest eyelids in Hua Hin. Products used are by Kerstin Florian and I really loved the smells especially the day cream used to finish of the treatment. All products used in the treatment can be purchased in the Spa boutique which by the way looks like Aladdin’s cave. The treatment is highly relaxing and leaves your skin luminescent and hydrated. I was surprised at this point to realize that I felt fresh and rested after these two treatments. So there must be some truth to the four elements used in treatments, as my treatment was Air that rejuvenates.

Hot Score: The Spa has so won many awards , but the latest I am aware of is the Award of Outstanding Performance for a Resort Spa in Thailand

by Thailand Tourism. With this kind of setting and treatments it’s no wonder they are so popular with tourists and even the highest of the Thai Elite. I will keep this simple. Unbelievable architecture! Great products!

Best changing rooms in my history! A Five star experience through and through. Want to treat someone or yourself to beauty, relaxation and pampering choose The Barai experience, because that is what it is. Tip: Make sure to spend too long in the changing rooms!

The Barai Residential Spa in Hua Hin @ Hyatt Regency Hua Hin 91 Hua Hin, Khao Takiap Road, Hua Hin Tel: 03 251 1234

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n Saturday October 4th, Putahracsa Resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oceanside Beach Club put on a Beer Fest BBQ on the beach in honor of Oktoberfest. With traditional German Suckling Pig, Pork Knuckle and a fantastic seafood BBQ the evening was made even better with free flow beer and the chilled out grooves of DJ Bond.

The weather was perfect for dining on the beach with the sand between your toes.

General Manager Manuel Lang was on hand to make sure all guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves which from the pictures it looks like they certainly did.

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e Bistro was established to cater to people who love fine dining in Hua Hin. Experienced restaraunter Peter Kirkterp, owner of La Grappa, Café Crêpes and Mondo Vino decorated this restaurant in classic black and white with neutral tones evoking a feeling of a French Bistro in Paris. Le Bistro is known for their excellent dinners and fabulous and affordable French cuisine lunches.

The restaurant’s day to day business is run by Romain Alétu who is an old hand & expert in French cooking, running successful restaurants around the world.

Peter Kirkterp has a reputation that precedes him for serving good food and excellent wines, therefore even the owner of HOT Hua Hin Magazine wanted to join for the food review. It was a great pleasure having Peter join in for lunch and he guided us through the menu, recommending just the right things and gave us a crash course on the food Le OCT 15 - NOV 15 , 2014

Bistro is famous for. Of course the lunch would not be the same without a glass of Champagne, followed by red & white wine and dessert wine to finish it off.

This time we did not agonize over the appropriate wines to choose as Peter being a wine connoisseur and wine seller chose just the right ones. But here in Le Bistro you can easily ask the staff to recommend wines to suit your budget and dish or see the menu were appropriate drinks to each course are listed.

The Lunch started off with Les Escargot’s tossed in garlic parsley butter and mashed potatoes flavored with truffle oil, all served in a cute jar. I love Escargot (snails) and haven’t had them in a long time and this was a very novel way to serve them without a shell just resting on mashed potato and the truffle oil. My colleague ended up giving me hers when she found out half way through happily eating the

Escargot that she was eating Snails. If you are like her, give it a try, the consistency of properly cooked Snails is neither nasty or scary but really a very nice treat. Of course I did not turn away an offer of a second helping to this delicacy.

The starter was followed by La Braise, a braised beef in red wine, accompanied with a pumpkin and broccoli puree.

La Barramundi was also served. The filet of barramundi is garnished with fennel and confit tomato. I have tried the Barramundi at Le Bistro before and its light and delicious.

At Le Bistro they know to serve a dish beautifully. The plate of Barramundi is decorated with edible flowers and splashes of delicious sauces. I especially love the sauce of the Barramundi.

I had requested from Peter that he show case any kind of meat dishes as I had a very nice food encounter at Le Bistro last Christmas with my family trying different

meat dishes and we were very pleased.

So he served us Le Braise and it certainly did not disappoint. The beef is cooked in red wine until it melts in your mouth, it is quite fatty but this is to retain the nice meat flavor through the cooking.

The pumpkin & broccoli puree is to die for and served with cooked vegetables on the side.

We were so full after these dishes, plus I ate most of the (ok, all of the) delicious bread basket so we decided to take a pause with a delicious mini sorbet and some small talk and wine.

But it did not take long before we were ready for some more “punishment” in the form of the to die for French Toast and Chocolate Delize dessert. The Chocolate Delize was a mini chocolate cake in mouthwatering density with different flavors of cocoa. As for the French Toast, it is said that this dessert comes from a secret recipe by Romain Alétu Grandmother. This dessert took the total prize in taste and texture! This dessert is now my ultimate favorite of all desserts in Hua Hin. Even the ones I have said in the past are my favorites pale in comparison. This item is not found on the menu but you can request it and you should. I have no idea how it’s made or don’t really even care except to say it is the most divine of desserts. It doesn’t resemble any French Toast I have tried before, the consistency is fluffy and light with just the right sweetness. I joked after the lunch saying for my Birthday I wanted a pizza sized French Toast from Le Bistro, and I would not share even at that size!

Hot Score: All in all we had a delicious and jovial lunch, all the food was good. My favorites were though the Escargot, Vive la France for creating the Snail eating culture and thanks to Le Bistro for tweaking this dish to new heights. I loved the Braised Beef for its lovely texture and purees. But it was the French Toast that I desperately need more of everyday. Le Bistro has very affordable lunch deals offering fine dining at wallet friendly price. This is the place to treat yourself on blue and empty stomach, a place to eat good French food and great for romantic dinners were you want impress your date. Well done Le Bistro. We love Le Bistro and their French Toast!

214 Phetkasem Road, Hua Hin Tel: 032 900 143

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Dusit Thani Hua Hin offers alms and robes for priests in Ang Thong

Banyan The Resort welcomes Tony Meechai

Banyan The Resort, Hua Hin welcomed Mr. Tony Meechai, a professional golfer from the Heartland Golf School who recently stayed at The Resort during the Hyatt Open 2014 golf tournament at Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin. Khun Tony is pictured with Ms. Narumon Jitwattanatham Banyan The Resort’s Front Office Manager.

Victor Sukseree, General Manager of Dusit Thani Hua Hin, led members of the hotel staff and management on a traditional and seasonal ‘Pha Pa Samakhi’ offering of forest robes and alms to monks at Wat Paed Kaew Temple in Ang Thong Province.

They also handed over donations, raised by the hotel personnel, to help build and restore facilities at the temple.

The merit-making trip is one of Dusit Thani Hua Hin’s annual activities under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme.

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Congratulations to the Centara Barista of the Year 2014 Champion!

Peter Nilsson (centre, back row), General Manager of Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin together with his management team and members congratulated Onuma Laohakittikarn (centre, front row), Captain of The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner who bagged The Centara Barista of the Year 2014 award held at Centara Watergate Pavillion Hotel Bangkok. The Centara Barista of the Year 2014 was organized by Centara Hotels and Resorts, a total of 21 baristas competed for the title. As a prestigious award of honor, the winning “Banilla” signature drink is available at The Museum Coffee & Tea Corner.

InterContinental Hua Hin welcomes THAILAND’S SUPERSTAR “YING RATHA PHONGAM”

InterContinental Hua Hin has recently welcomed yet another famous celebrity, pop star and actress Ms. “Ying” Ratha Phongam on her leisure beach trip with her girlfriends. She enjoyed her power breakfast in the resort’s sala breakfast hot spot, and the chic afternoon tea by the birdcage-like lounge.

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Six Senses Spa returns to Evason Hua Hin

Six Senses Hotels, Resorts and Spas is delighted to announce the return of Six Senses Spa to Evason Hua Hin. Six Senses Spa is responsible for spa management and operations at the popular resort.

The spa has been expertly integrated into the surrounding landscape of lush gardens and lotus ponds, and brings together traditional Thai features with modern facilities.

The natural environment has provided inspiration for the spa’s four indoor treatment rooms, featuring floor to ceiling windows that reveal intimate outdoor gardens bringing guests closer to nature. An additional six treatment pavilions, two of which are open-air, are surrounded by beautiful ponds filled with water lilies and provide a feeling of floating on water that evokes a sense of healing and calmness.

One of the design highlights is the cave room which conjures up an image of a floating island catching orange rays of the setting sun. Created by LED lights, the color is known for its positive effects on one’s alertness and activity levels. Guests can enjoy a selection of rejuvenating Thai therapies, meditation and the Himalayas Singing Bowls Massage within this

inspiring space.

The spa offers a comprehensive menu of signature massages, facials and body treatments as well as specialist therapies and beauty to revitalize the body and calm the mind. Guests can kick-start their wellness routine with a three-day detox program combining specialist treatments with wellness cuisine, cleansing juices, Thai herbal supplements, fitness and yoga. Private and group classes of yoga, meditation and Tai Chi are also on offer.

Evason Hua Hin is currently undergoing an exciting refurbishment program of its 192 guest accommodations and dining outlets. All guest rooms and pool villas will feature a fresh, new look with white wash finishes. Plunge pools in all 40 pool villas will be resurfaced with turquoise blue pool tiles. The resort’s room inventory will also include the introduction of Family Suites. The four Family Suites each feature two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, separate spacious living room, dining area and pantry. Dining outlets will be upgraded with new furniture, soft goods, and interior enhancements while the main infinity edge pool decking will be replaced with aged New Zealand pine. The resort project will be completed by November 2014.

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The Official Launching of Leyda Wine at Hagi Japanese Restaurant

Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Hua Hin recently organized the official launching of Leyda Wine in Thailand. The event showcased premium wines from the classic region Viña Leyda of Coastal Mountain Range in Chile, and Japanese canapés which were personally handcrafted by Executive Chef Gael Lardiere (left). The night was hosted by Jan Weisheit (right), Director of Food & Beverage and an introduction of Leyda wine background information to the honor guests was conducted by Luis Carlos Andrade, Export Manager Asia & Oceania of VSPT Wine Group.

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HYATT OPEN 2014

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Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, Hyatt Regency Hua Hin and Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort, in association with the Banyan Golf Club, recently held the fifth Hyatt Open at the Banyan Golf Club, Hua Hin. This annual event is organized to promote Hua Hin as a golf and wellness destination while showcasing the hospitality of Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in Thailand which also invited their top customers to join the fun tournament for both days.

This year’s event was well received by the 132 participants and golf enthusiasts. The event was proudly sponsored by Kiatnakin Bank, Lawton Asia, Mercedes Benz, Task Interior, Thai Airways, Qatar Airways, Garuda Indonesia, International New York Times, The Post Publishing PCL as well as some twenty Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Worldwide supporting the event.

On the first day, which saw beautiful weather, the first round started at 12:00 noon and finished at 5:00 pm.

A welcome dinner at the Ballroom of Hyatt Regency Hua Hin completed the first day’s events while being entertained by the resort’s band as well as reknowned Swedish singer, CM Carlsson. This year Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Thailand also organised a charity auction to raise funds for Baan Wang Pla elementary school at the remote province of Prachuap Khiri Khan for the renovation of their canteen, kitchen, toilets, class rooms, sport field, tables and chairs. The prizes being auctioned included accommodation OCT 15 - NOV 15 , 2014

various Hyatt Hotels around the world, as well as air tickets, dining and spa experiences.

This made the Hyatt Open Golf Tournament not merely a fun event but also allowed guests the opportunity to give back to the local community.

The second day began at 8:00 am, with new group pairings based on the scores of the first day. During the two-day event, golf enthusiasts experienced a culinary showcase from all three Hyatt Hotels in Thailand, as food and beverage kiosks were well-stocked with refreshments.

After the second day of play, the awards ceremony was held at the Banyan Golf Club. The Hyatt Open 2014 Champion was Mr. Mike Moir (handicap 0) from Bangkok who won with the lowest overall nett score over the two-day competition.

Mr. Moir received a three-night stay at Grand Hyatt Shanghai, a Titleist Golf Bag, Hyatt Open medal and was awarded with the silver “Claret Jug” Hyatt Open Trophy.

The winner in the 10 – 19 handicap category was Mr. Leong Siew Seng (handicap 16) from Singapore who received a prize of a three-night stay at Grand Hyatt Taipei, a Titleist Golf Bag and Hyatt Open medal. The winner in the 20 – 24 handicap category was Mr. Rohan Haslam (handicap 20) from Australia, who received a three-night stay at Grand Hyatt Beijing, a Titleist Golf Bag and Hyatt Open medal. This year, there were two players who scored a hole in one on hole 15 on each day; both receiving special gifts from Banyan Golf and Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Thailand. However no player scored a hole in one on the hole 17 with the prize being a brand new Mercedes Benz C180.

Local Dog Charity Rescue Paws holds a booth at the Dog Festival @Pleurnwan

September 20th Rescue Paws had a table at the Pleurwan Dog Festival in hopes to raise funds to support their foundation. At the event there was lots of delicious food, souvenirs, spray tattoos and of course plenty of dogs. Rescue Paws sold wrist bands @ 120 Baht each as well as having informative brochures explaining what they do and advising on the costs are for vaccinating, sterilizing and parasite treating Soi dogs.

Additionally they featured some before and after pictures of Soi Dogs they have treated. The event netted 6000 Baht from sales and donations; all of these proceeds going towards the dogs and their welfare.

At the festival many people brought dogs, many for the talent show. There where dogs of every size shape and breed; from small teacup breeds to a 72kg mastiff. A costume contest was also held in which the contestants had noticeably put in a lot of effort and planning into dressing their beloved dogs in entertaining and original costumes.

For more information on Recue Paws go to: www.xploreasia.org/rescue-paws/

Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle and Bluport Hua Hin Resort Mall support local football team to the tune of 2 million baht Displaying a cheque for 2 million baht, Mr. Suwat Liptapanlop, former Deputy Prime Minister, presides over the financial presentation to Mr. Nopporn Wuthikul, Lord Mayor of Hua Hin and Chairman and Honorary

Advisor to Vana Nava Hua Hin City Football Club with Proudputh Liptapanlop, Manager of Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle and Bluport Hua Hin Resort Mall.

The Vana Nava Hua Hin City Football Club proudly rewarded the people of Hua Hin recently for their support by achieving 3rd place in the league.

From the left : 1. Toranong Phetsri : Football Team Representative. 2.

Kritsana Kasemkulvilai : Football Team Representative 3. Proudputh Liptapanlop : Management of Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Jungle and Bluport Hua Hin Resort Mall 4.

Mr. Suwat Liptapanlop : Former Deputy Prime Minister 5. Sirapan Kamolpramote : President of Vana Nava Hua Hin City 6. Mr. Nopporn Wuthikul : Hua Hin Vice Mayer 7. Shota Wada : Football Team Representative. 8. Suthin Aeumsaard : Football Team Representative 9.

Teerawat Sangworajit : Football Team Representative.

The Power of Love Church holds a development & Peace conference

On 22 September The Power of Love Church held a conference together with community leaders, Independent organizations and with representatives from the governor’s office to discuss how they could help the needy in their city. The conference was held at Hilton Resort & Spa’s ballroom and featured a moving video presentation of the actual charity work that the Power of Love Church conducts on a weekly basis identifying families and individuals in need and trying to help them. This included a video on a young boy of 10 years old who does not attend school regularly but works collecting bottles to provide for his elderly grandparents. He will be one of the first children to live in the future Children’s home that Power of Love Church is building which should be completed in 7 months’ time. The conference was held to educate community members on how to seek help and starting a process where all parties concerned can collaborate to find help for those in need. For more info on Power of Love go to Facebook -Power Of Love Church OCT 15 - NOV 15 , 2014

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Hua Hin International School’S LAUNCH EVENT A group of over 100 attended the launch event of the Hua Hin International School at the InterContinental Hotel in Hua Hin on the evening of Monday September 1st. The extremely keen audience listened attentively as MD Graham Sullivan and fellow Director Monica Sudhirak, set out the plans for the school. Both presentations focused strongly on the high quality of education that the school will provide and made the clear point that this high standard of teaching and learning was essential in order to achieve International Accreditation and hence, gain a licence from the Thai Ministry of Education to operate as an International School.

After an hour’s presentations, there followed a very interesting question and answer session. Parents had many questions each of these were discussed at some length and will be featured as separate reports on the schools website.

For more information go to the school’s website at: www.huahinschool.com.

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Another successful Children’s Day in Hua Hin

by Thai Social Network Event

On Saturday 6th September the Thai Social Network arranged their 3rd children’s day in Hua Hin. In addition to the more than 50 kids, a delegation of the Hua Hin Tourist Police showed up for the event. Furthermore the Women’s Club Hua Hin, Mr. Søren A. Jørgensen from Electric Mango, Mr. Karsten Reinholdt Jakobsen from Hua Hin Butler and many other volunteers showed up to join the event. “It is always amazing for us to see the laughter and happy shining eyes” said Joe from TSN Team after the Event.

TSN also arranged a Children’s Day at Hutsadin Elephant foundation on 20 September and a Children’s Day at Electric Mango Hua Hin. The next event will be held on 18th October at Magic Balloon Hua Hin. For more information on TSN please go to www.tsn4u.com or www. facebook.com/tsn4u

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MAMMOTH ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE HAPPENS IN HUA HIN‫‏‬

Hua Hin’s own Charity loving Khun Lizzy organized a Mammoth mass Ice bucket challenge in Hua Hin to aid her adopted charity the Power of Love Children’s Home. The Ice Bucket challenge started of with Connie Heinnecke nominating the owners of HOT Hua Hin Magazine and Khun Lizzy. And like wildfire Khun Lizzy & gang took the ice bucket challenge to be followed shortly after by a mass Ice bucket challenge outside the Tourist Police head quarters including a very sporting the Tourist Police Inspector Pol, Lt. Sathabhorn Sangounkul (Khun Toto) who took the icy plunge not once but a few times. Among the other challengers were Jane Key from Project Street dogs and Alexander Eaton & Markus Hesse from Hilton just to mention a few.

Orchid Palm Homes celebrates Property Award Win

To celebrate their “Best Boutique Developer Thailand” award from the Thailand Property Awards 2014, Steve Ayling and team hosted an Award Celebration drinks evening held at The Palm Bistro on 22nd of September.

Invited were contractors, suppliers and sales agents that the Orchid Palm Homes team believe have helped them to reach the standard of Best Boutique Developer.

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Hua Hin Head Judge Russ Downing presents Steve Ayling with his Best Boutique Developer in Thailand Award

La Grappa appoints a new Chef Patron-Eraldo Colazzo

On 15th September 2014 La Grappa hosted a welcome party to welcome Chef Eraldo to La Grappa.

New Chef Patron Eraldo Colazzo, is a trained Chef de Cuisine with a wealth of experience from top rated Michelin star restaurants in Italy and around the globe. Eraldo has a Diploma in Haute Cuisine from the Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy in Florence and has trained in the world’s best restaurants. He has held the position of Executive Italian Chef of the 5 star hotel named The Imperial, New Delhi, a kitchen that was awarded the best Italian restaurant in India. He has also worked at Gualtiero Marchesi’s 3 Michelin star restaurant named Erbusco and a position as Head Chef at Capriccio in New Jersey, USA, one of the top Italian restaurants in the US. With Eraldo heading the kitchen in La Grappa will certainly take La Grappa to new heights. Already a new menu is in the plans with dishes inspired by his travels.

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Bluport goes forward the construction contract signing ceremony

Jaraspim Liptapanlop and Supaluck Umpujh together with Proudputh Liptapanlop and Franz Kraatz hosted the Bluport’s construction contract signing ceremony between Sino-Thai Engineering & Construction led by Pakpoom Srichamni, Managing Director, Somjade U-sanit and Vitoon Salilampai, the Managements team at Bangkok Mall office at Bangna-Trad. Bluport is an upcoming resort style Mall in Hua Hin which will be harmonious with the local atmosphere. Gathering modern and stylish brands from across the world, Bluport will sit on 25 Rais and cost 5 billion baht to build. The project is expected to complete in the next 2 years.

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Skål Hua Hin & Cha-am Charity Golf Tournament & Dinner

Skål Hua Hin & Cha-Am held their annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Majestic Creek Golf Course on Saturday 27th September 2014. With a fun filled day of golf and drinks the evening was finished off with the traditional dinner for Skål members and guests. The Golf Tournament and proceeds from the event went to the underpriviliged school of Neun Payom in Bueng Nakorn Village in Prachuabkhirikhan.

The evening had a delicious buffet, performances by Saxophonist Daniel, Majestic Creeks own house band, a small show by the children of Neun Payom, a raffle and an auction of great vouchers.

For more information on Skål events and membership go to the website: www.skalhuahinchaam.com

Restaurant opening @ Coco T

Friday, September 26th, Coco T a new Thai – European food restaurant was opened on Soi 80. The place is owned

by Khun Pau Srisukyai a Thai national who has lived in the Netherlands for many years and her partner Louis Schulte.

Khun Pau has owned many successful restaurant businesses in the Netherlands and is excited to bring her food to her native country. The opening was made extra special with the appearance of the Ambassador of Netherlands to Thailand Mr. Joan Boer who made a guest appearance to sample the food and drinks.

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MULTI CULTI September Dinner @ Amari Hua Hin

Hua Hinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beloved Khun Lizzy hosted yet another iconic Multi Culti event, this time at the @Amari Hua Hin on 28th September. The guest of honor was the Tourist Police Inspector, Police Lt. Sathabhorn Sangounkul (Khun Toto) who seemed to enjoy all the Western entertainment & people. The Multi Culti was started by Khun Lizzy so that she could support local various charities close to her heart such as the Wheelchair Project and Power of Love childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home. As always the team that does good work through the Power of Love Church, headed by Andrew Stocks, showed up in large numbers along with other Hua Hin local residents.

The event was hosted by Khun Lizzy and Maria and The music and entertainment was performed by the fabulous Maria & Chris and Lorenz from Lorenz MusicWorld. As always the food at the Amari was fantastic and plentiful. Multi Culti events are held on the 28th of every month and are open to all citizens of the world. For more information on Multi culti events please Email Khun Lizzy directly at: lizzy.huahin@mycity-thailand. com.

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EMMY’S BIRTHDAY

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On Saturday September 20th, part time Hua Hin Resident Kamonrat “Emmy” Ladseeta threw a birthday party for her friends at the Ocean Urban Lounge in the heart of Bangkok’s CBD. The theme for the party, which was part birthday party and part fashion show presenting Emmy’s latest collection of her beachwear, was appropriately “Life is a beach party!”

In addition to designing and marketing her own line of beachwear under her Veyla brand, Emmy also founded EM Modeling and Bangkok Event Entertainment. We at HOT Hua Hin wish Emmy a terrific, happy and profitable year ahead!

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Enjoy 20% discount throughout the stay on heavenly 90 minute oil massages and the finest of local and international cuisine.

When available, Short Breaks stays are eligible for complimentary room upgrades and a late check out until 4:00 pm.

Price starts from THB 3,780++ per room per night PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Two nights’ accommodation • Daily breakfast for two persons • Upgrade to the next room category (subject to availability) • One signature cocktail or mocktail per stay • Late check-out time of 4:00 pm (subject to availability) • 20% dining discount throughout stay for two persons (excluding alcohol) • 20% spa discount on a 90 minute oil massages throughout stay for two persons NOW – DECEMBER 31, 2014 For more information go to: www.bangkok-riverside.anantara.com

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Special Offer

AZURE, BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT OF INTERCONTINENTAL HUA HIN presents “YIPOON” A TASTE OF JAPAN

Enjoy a Japanese gourmet buffet, a light and exotic dinner that makes for a perfect Friday evening.

Dishes include all the favorites, made with exacting quality, such as Shojin Tempura, Salmon Sashimi, California Rolls and more.

Every Friday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm ONLY THB 699 NET PER PERSON Including a bottle of Asahi beer per person with live DJ For reservations, please call: 032 616 999 huahin.intercontinental.com/azure

Special EVENTs

Banyan The Resort October Events: Bollywood night Saturday 18th October 2014, 07.00 pm. onwards at Splash Pool Bar Featuring an authentic Indian buffet, fire show, belly dance and celebrities DJ’s remix, THB 1,800.- per person.

Free Jorum with GOLD LABEL for a party of 4 (worth THB 1,200.per Jorum).

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Friday, 31st October 2014 from 07.00 pm. at Splash Pool Bar International Buffet & Drink with DJs remix entertainment THB 550.- inclusive of a glass of red wine.

For more information please call Tel: 032-538-888

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Spa Treats Good Enough to Eat@ Amari

Breeze Spa, the fun-filled spa concept from Amari, has created a special offer to introduce the Almond Milk Honey Body Scrub.

For centuries bees and honey have been connected with health and prosperity. Recently, bee populations have been challenged by man-made pesticides, genetically modified plants, pollution and other toxins. Consequently, Amari has launched ‘Plan Bee’, a beekeeping CSR project aimed to help preserve local biodiversity.

As there are many health benefits of honey, both as food and for the skin, raw honey has been carefully harvested from the project and is now being used at Breeze Spa. It has become an essential ingredient of special body treatments and promotes skin nourishment by removing salts and toxins, producing noticeable changes in the skin.

Now at Amari Hua Hin, guests can receive a FREE Almond Milk Honey Body Scrub (regularly priced at THB 1,650 THB) when making an advanced booking for any treatment from the a la carte spa menu that is 45 minutes or longer.* For more details or to make an appointment, please call 03261 6600 OCT 15 - NOV 15 , 2014

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“ cook with wine, sometimes I even add it to the food”. W.C. Fields, the man attributed to that quote would have felt right at home at the Anantara Wine Dinner held Saturday September 6th at Baan Thalia, the Anantara Resort’s Italian restaurant in Hua Hin. Diners were in the thrall of Executive Chef Hans Peter Held, Anantara Hua Hin, combined with visiting star and host, Chef Danilo Sangrigoli, Manager and Italian Chef of Brio at Anantara Bangkok Riverside. Guests were treated to a gastronomic extravaganza featuring gourmet Italian specialties, blending tradition with innovation, each course artfully complemented by the superb wines of Siam Winery.

The degustation started with Welcoming Cocktails and once ushered into the dining room the real enjoyment intensified. The first course was marinated fresh sea bass bound with capers, wild lemon thyme, orange and a salad of confit of tomatoes which was served with a Russiz Superiore Pinot Grigio.

Delicate homemade lobster and mushroom ravioli’s in a tantalizing saffron cream sauce followed. This was perfectly paired with a Braida Il Baciale Monferrato Rosso DOC. With an intermission of lime sherbet and limoncello the main course was next. Tantalizing slow roasted beef tenderloin on a light rucola mash with a balsamic shallot sauce and truffle foam was presented, paired with the heartier Braida Briccodell Uccellone.

Next came a cheese plate of Taleggio, gorgonzola, spicy provolone auricchio, torregio and Rossini cheese with honey walnuts, fig jam and red onion balsamic confit, paired with a Braida Montebruna. The final crowd pleaser, a chocolate lava cake with warm liquid centered dark chocolate accompanied by pistachio ice cream was paired with a Monsoon Valley Muscat.

Siam Winery’s delightful and Thai-produced, Monsoon Valley wines were more familiar to participants, while addition of the Braida range of premium Italian wines, also by Siam Winery, was a topic of intense interest.

Aside from the complementing each course with a perfectly matched wine, Chef Danilo’s 30 years of experience in five-star hotels and restaurants around the world, was evident throughout. That authentic Italian taste fused delightfully with the finest of Thailand. Many of the dishes remain available for gourmands at the Sala Siam Lobby restaurant and the Baan Thalia restaurant at the Anantara, Hua Hin.

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anyan The Resort, Hua Hin recently hosted a hot and colorful Mexican Party and the setting was perfect with statues, lanterns, colorful decoration, and spectacular dance shows with wild and funky dancing.

Everyone attending wore spectacular Mexican costumes and the Woman’s Club of Hua Hin once again showed they have the true spirit to party.

The atmosphere was alive with Salsa dancing and the tastes delicious with authentic Mexican food such as; Beef Tacos, Mixed Mexican grill, Live roasted grain fed sirloin beef and Baked margarita chicken wings.

Dance competitions tested the fancy foot work of those willing to try. Banyan The Resort create themed events regularly: if you haven’t experienced them yet please make sure you don’t miss the next.

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For further information on Banyan The Resort events please contact 032-538-888

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T ib et, th e to p o f the wo rld - Part 2 photo and story by Thassha Vitayaviroj

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fter three days in Lhasa, we made our way to Gyantse, 270 kilometers to the southwest. The bus took us along the friendship highway. This main road connects the capital of Tibet with the Chinese/Nepalese border at Zhangmu. On the way to Gyantse, the first stop of the day was at Gangbala pass, which is 4,852 meters above the sea. The bus stopped for us to take a picture of “Yamdrok Lake” (Or Turquoise Lake in the Tibetan language), one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. The view was gorgeous and the color of the water was very well deserving of its name. Here, you can have a picture with Tibetan’s Dog or his Yak. Next, we stopped by at Karola Glacier at altitude 5,045m before arriving in the ancient town of Gyantse. This city is also known as the Hero City because of the determined resistance of the Tibetans during the British invasion in 1904. We stopped by at Gyang Tse Dzong (literally ‘fortress of Gyantse’). The Fortress marks the actual site of the Gyantse defense during that war. The top of the fortress is about a 20 minutes walk from the gate but it is worth the climb to see a panoramic view of the whole city. The hotel we stayed was very nice and is conveniently near a famous restaurant, the ‘Gyantse Kitchen’. This restaurant is run by the local people and serves Western, Tibetan and Indian food. A percentage of the income of this restaurant is used for supporting poor families in Gyantse.

Next morning, we were back on the road again. Our next destination was Tingli town in Shigatse, some 300 kilometers away. In the morning, we first stopped at the Government Office to apply for a special permit to proceed to Everest Base Camp. The process took about 2 hours.

Afterwards, we went to visit Tashilump Monastery where the highest statue of Buddha in Tibet is placed. Around the monastery are many stalls selling Tibetan jewelry made from silver and precious stones. A unique and readily available souvenir is a very traditional Tibetan door curtain. I bought one to use on my house door! The guide gave us some time to shop and to have lunch. After lunch, we were on the bus for six hours straight until we finally reached Tingri town, just right before the sunset along Himalaya range. It was just indescribable! I can’t remember how many times I pressed the shutter on my camera. That night was spent at Amdo Guesthouse. The guesthouse is in the Tibetan style, room for two small beds, but no shower room and no indoor toilet inside.

Instead there is an infamous ‘long-drop’ toilet outside. (If you don’t know what a long-drop toilet is, it is simply a little hole on the floor, over a pit!)

For us, this long-drop toilet was among the few unpleasant parts of this trip.

I was not very comfortable that night. I was developing a touch of altitude sickness, marked but the onset of a mild sore throat and a headache. My friend and I decided and early dinner and straight to bed was in order. We wanted to be prepared and alert for the journey to Everest Base Camp next day. We were approaching our destination!

Next morning I awoke very early. I don’t know whether it was because I had gone to bed so early, or anticipating the exciting events that lay ahead this day! This morning our guide gave us an extra bottle of oxygen. The road journey from Tingri to EBC is only about 70 kilometers but takes about 4-5 hours by vehicle, because the road conditions are so challenging. Our first stop was at the entrance ticket checkpoint for Qomolangma (Mt Everest) Nature Reserve (Everest is also known as ‘Chomolungma’, ‘Qomolangma’ or ‘Zhumulangma’ in local Tibetan dialects). The bus progressed very slowly along the bumpy road. At every super bump, I was jolted up, down or sideways. However, this was compensated by the unfolding views along the way being simply awesome. We were surrounded by the snow-capped mountains and seemed to be in the middle of nowhere. We passed the last checkpoint and drove along the river until we reached the “Tent City” or Za-Rombuk, where we were to spend a night – just 4KM short of Everest Base Camp.

Locals set up the tents for only six months each year. Inside each tent are camp beds. We grabbed a Yak blanket each and chose two spots beside the owner’s sleeping area. Heating came from a stove in the middle of the room, burning Yak’s dung. The tent was darkly discoloured and was a little stuffy from the smoke of the stove. After unpacking our gear, we started exploring the immediate area of the Tent City.

Finally, the time for the final leg to Everest Base Camp had arrived!

There is available a local ‘Green Bus’ service from The Tent City to EBC for 25RMB. We decided to trek instead of sitting on the bus. Isn’t it cool to be able to say we trekked to Everest Base Camp? We started the walk from the Tent and first stopped at Rongbuk Monastery, the highest monastery in the world. From here there can be a great view of Mt. Everest. Unfortunately on this occasion Mt. Everest was hiding behind the clouds. We continued walking on the dirt road, up a small hill and clambered over some rocks that gave us a short cut. It was not a long trek but very tiring because of the extreme elevation. Finally we had made it! We were at 5,200m above the sea and this was the closest spot from which the full view and majesty of Mt. Everest can be appreciated.

We stood just 1KM away from the spot where Mountaineers set out to climb Mt. Everest from the north side. It was our dream to be up here, standing right before the world’s tallest mountain! No words can describe the feeling. Even though, the top of Everest remained obscured by clouds at that particular moment, it did not really matter anymore!

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Camp. I made it! I was at the highest place I would ever experience in my life.

We headed back down to the Tent City, taking the Green Bus. By this point I was starting to feel shaky from the cold and dizzy from the altitude. Upon arrival back at the tent I was tucked under multiple blankets and had a severe headache.

The owner of the tent gave me a cup of hot Cola boiled with ginger to drink.

It tasted weird but it helped to warm me. I could not eat and had a very poor night’s sleep. I woke up to throw up and several times during the night feeling like I was suffocating. Next morning we were awakened by our Guide announcing, “The sky is open now!” Maybe it was because of the altitude sickness we were

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experiencing, but it took us a while to realize the significance of what he was saying. Then, we had to pry ourselves out of bed and get out of the tent, to experience the once-in-a-lifetime moment; the top of Mt. Everest clearly visible! All the sickness we had to gone through the previous night was worth it just for this moment.

We left the camp and set out for Zhangmu, a Chinese-Nepalese border town. Along the way, we stopped by at Tong La pass, the last pass in Tibet on the road to Nepal. We were lucky with the weather, which allowed clear views along the length of a large part of the Himalaya Range. After travelling through the pass and with descending elevation,

the scenery changed completely, giving way to green mountain areas. The bus took us along Bote Khosi River, passing through millions of curves before we got to Zhangmu. All the sickness we had last night had magically disappeared.

Importantly, we got to shower again after being smelly for 2 nights. Next morning our guide sent us to the Nepal border. It was time to say goodbye to our friends and to our beloved guide. We had come so far and seen so many things in this past two weeks. I don’t know what I could ask for more!

“Once in a Lifetime I’ve Been to the Rooftop of the world!”

Travel tips: The roads out of Lhasa are up and down the mountain with lot of curves. Be prepared and take medication if you are prone to carsickness.

Altitude Sickness is common at Everest Base Camp.

Refrain from unnecessary running, jumping or vigorous activities. Inhale and exhale steadily and deeply.

After visit EBC, you can either go on to Zhangmu and cross the border into Nepal or return to Lhasa by vehicle, to catch connecting flights. The drive from EBC to Lhasa takes about 10-13 hours driving hours.

Nepal has its own beauties, scenery and tourist attractions. The overland route from Lhasa to Kathmandu is one of the most spectacular in Asia, and is highly recommended. Visas for Nepal can be obtained on arrival at a cost of US$ 25. Be sure to have two extra passportsize photos available for the visa application.

Public transport is readily available, or a private car from the border with Nepal to Kathmandu. The Public bus cost around US$10$ per person and hiring a car costs around US$100 to US$120$. The distance is 115KM, and takes about 5-6 hours. If you are by yourself but do not wish to take the Public Bus, you can generally pool with some other travellers to share a private car.

A few extra days around Kathmandu can be beneficially spent in the KTM valley (Patan, Bhaktapur and Nagargot).

Many guesthouses and hotels are available in Thamel area. For stays of more than a week, the addition of a visit to Pokhara city is highly recommended.

For travellers seeking high adventures, a visit to “The Last Resort” and the world’s 3rd highest natural bungee jump (160 meters) should satisfy the most ambitious of thrill-seekers. The resort is located near the Nepal border.

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n the 3rd of October The Saxophone Lounge opened its doors in Hua Hin on Soi 94. To mark the opening Saxophone hosted not one but 4 consecutive opening nights with great music acts and great ambiance.

On the first opening night The Saxophone Lounge was jam packed with fellow musicians, the who’s who of Hua Hin and of course the local media including a TV station. The Saxophone lounge concept is based on the 1920’s cotton club and is designed as an entertainment stage for both professional and amateur musicians to use as a home base, but will also be hosting comedy nights and other charitable shows. The music selection includes a range Motown, Soul, Shuffle rock, Blues and some Jazz from time to time.

On the opening nights there was a wide range of musicians taking the stage, such as Roddy Lorimer who has notably played with both Eric Clapton and The Who. Also featured a very touching set by 13year old and very talented Khun M and friends, Khun M used the night raise money for cancer. Also Martina Kubel and Miss Nancy took the stage to sign a song to Welcome the owner’s to Soi 94.

The Saxophone Lounge is open every day except Monday and serves drinks, wine and finger foods. Future regular events at the Lounge will be the Friday Liquid Blues Band Night, Saturday nights with the Wai Not band and the Sunday Jam session. Do not miss performances by Ryan Kemp who woes with a great raspy noise just suitable for this beautiful new Lounge.

For more information call 086 962 5166.

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n Wednesday September 24th the Hua Hin Women’s club held a glittering masquerade ball and gala dinner party at the Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin. It seemed like the entire town showed up to support Hua Hin Women’s Club and the charities they support.

Over 250 people attended dressed up in fancy masks and the women were dressed up in their most beautiful evening gowns. It was an event that surpasses all events just by the beautiful display of the guests.

The event was held in the beautiful Centara Grand Beach Resort’s Colonial Hall and there was a standout International buffet that was excellent and plentiful as would be expected.

Experienced Hua Hin MC Jerry Mosselman conducted the event and there was entertainment brought in from Bangkok as well as dancing to keep the guest entertained.

The aim of the event was to collect as much as possible for local breast cancer charities. Many local people turn to the Hua Hin Women’s Club when they are struck down by this illness and the Club has been very supportive to patients and recovering breast cancer survivors.

The Hua Hin Women’s Club also support charities that help people that can’t help themselves, such as blind people and children in need. But for this event their main goal was to raise as much as possible for breast cancer patients.

More than 600,000 THB baht was

donated and made at the Hua Hin Women’s Club Masquerade Gala dinner 2014. More than 57 large donations were made by generous donations from: Wellness Resort, Electric Mango Bar, Mai Thai, Picasso Fashion, Hua Hin Bar Beer Club, Mamma Mia! Italian cuisine, Coolnomix ( Thailand ), Hua Hin Golf Villa, Mazda Hua Hin , Banyan Resort, Star Property Hua Hin, Crossbow Products, Fimmi style, Nuna Home Hua Hin, Red Mountain Hua Hin ,Dream Estate , Lisa Fashion, Chon Florist Hua Hin, Super Club Bar, The Venezia Hua Hin, Bangkok Hospital , Bentho Sport Bar, Hua Hin Municipality, Star Property Hua Hin Co., Ltd and many more.

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sizable money collected to help victims of breast cancer. Hua Hin Women’s Club does many charitable events and the next charity event with Hua Hin Women’s Club is already in the works.

The Hua Hin Women’s Club was set up to create a bond and helping network between Thai women that are married to foreigners. Their aim is to help each other but also to help the community they live in. For more information on Hua Hin Women’s Club and their events please contact Lisa the Club President on 081 916 6637.

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etting a benchmark for excellence in the region’s property sector, the 2014 Thailand Property Awards welcomed over 500 of the industry’s leaders to celebrate the winners at a lavish Gala Dinner held 11th September at Bangkok’s Conrad Hotel.

“There were many exceptional entries for the 22 awards this year and the judges had a tough time in whittling down thousands of nominations, hundreds of entries and visiting more than 40 short-listed developments around the country to finally reach their decisions.

It’s never an easy task and I’d like to thank the judges for their time, diligence and expertise,” said Terry Blackburn, CEO, Ensign Media Co. Ltd., organizers of the awards. “This year’s Winners and Highly Commended developers and developments should be rightly proud of their achievements.”

Professionally run by Ensign Media, publishers of Property Report magazine, the ninth annual Thailand Property Awards recognize exceptionalism in architecture, design, construction and development, rewarding the best condominiums, housing developments, villas, commercial buildings and hotels.

The international judging panel was once again led by Chairman Sunchai Nuengsit, Managing Director, BuilderSmart Public Company Limited and overseen by Paul Ashburn of BDO Advisory Limited, which has been fundamental to the Awards’ success and the high regard with which they are held by the industry.

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The much-anticipated ‘Best Developer Thailand’ award – past winners of which reads like a who’s who of Thailand’s real estate industry – this year went to Major Development PCL whose more than 15-year track record of real estate development in the Kingdom is exemplary.

Big winners of the night were Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited, who took home three awards and were Highly Commended in two other categories, while Pace Development Corporation PLC took home the highly sought-after ‘Best Luxury Condo Development (Bangkok)’ award against some tough competition for Their Ritz-Carlton Residences at MahaNakhon. Pace is also the company behind the exciting ultra-luxe Hua Hin project Maha Samutr, currently under construction.

In Hua Hin the big winner was My Resort Hua Hin which took the “Best Residential Development Hua Hin” Award.

According to the TPA’s, “My Resort Hua Hin provides their buyers with a superior location matched with great family amenities, including a beach club & restaurant while at the same time providing outstanding value for money. For those solid reasons they were voted the Best Residential Development in Hua Hin”.

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Paul Ashburn, managing director of BDO in Bangkok presents the Best Boutiqe Developer award to Orchid Palm Homes Jenny Ayling and Grahame Beecham

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According to Hua Hin head Judge Russ Downing, “Although it is the national panel, not the local judging team who make the final decision, we at the local level had an exceptionally difficult time defining who the best out of the top 3 was. It was some of the closest point scores I’ve seen in the seven years I’ve headed the Hua Hin judging team”.

Another Hua Hin high point came when SLM Real Estate, doing business as Orchid Palm Homes, took the award for “Best Boutique Developer Thailand” which is just one down from the top Award of the evening, that being “Best Developer Thailand”.

After winning “Best Residential Development Hua Hin” for 2012 and 2013 SLM decided this year to compete on a National level and took the Award on their first entry attempt.

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M Y R E S O RT

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y Resort Hua Hin was presented with their trophy for the “Best Residential Development in Hua Hin” at the 2014 Thailand Property Awards Gala dinner held September 11th at the Conrad Hotel.

Located in Kho Takiab, My Resort Hua Hin was designed from the ground up as a “family condominium” where happy memories are created daily that will last a lifetime for children as well as their parents.

For the fun and enjoyment of all ages there are a total of 8 swimming pools, one of which is a water playground for kids. There is also a fitness facility as well as a beachfront clubhouse with a restaurant and swimming pool.

To insure there are only happy memories, 24 hour security oversees the property along with CCTV and a key card access system.

My Resort Hua Hin was built in two phases and as of this writing, the 211 unit phase one still had 10% available for purchase and the 216 unit phase two had 75 % available for purchase.

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After winning the Best Residential Development in Hua Hin Award for the last two years from the Thailand Property Awards, Steve Ayling, the owner of SLM Real Estate, developers of Orchid Palm Homes and Grahame Beecham, Sales Manager, set their sets even higher by entering in the Best Boutique Developer Thailand category.

In doing so they once again found glory by taking the Award on their first year attempting to do so.

Steve Ayling started his first development almost ten years ago naming it Orchid Palm Homes and he is now building his 7th sold out project called “The Views. When you ask owners of an Orchid Palm Home why they bought you’ll hear words like Quality, Value & Great Customer Care.

Steve recently announced his newest project called the Mali Residence which will be a 33 rai development of 68 pool villas, all with his signature large covered terraces and beautiful gardens, just 10 Km’s from Hua Hin’s center.

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he Ocean Urban Lounge & Ocean Boutique resort, (oceanbangkok.com), is the perfect place for a Sunday Escape. Free entrance to the pool bar with the best beats you can find in Bangkok. Here, the Sunday entrance is free and there is an open bar from 2 to 3pm. With great jam’s in the background presented by DJ’s Yui, Vadim & Alex Fisher you’ll be entertained with board games by Fabain and a pool side BBQ from 12 to 3pm for just 499 THB or 799 THB which includes a free flow of beer or cocktails.

Spend the day by the pool with your friends or make new friends, chilling and enjoying every moment in this funky elegant playground. Ocean is located on 7, soi Sukhumvit 33.

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n Saturday 20th of September Ocean Bangkok together with Vayla fashion Beachwear sponsored by Moxy introduced LIFE IS A BEACH PARTY! Guests had the chance to step away from the everyday city life and enjoy one of the best pools in Bangkok.

The crowd enjoyed a fashion show presenting the new collection of Vayla Beachwear sponsored by Moxy.

Experience style, passion and exotic colors with the new collection of Vayla Beachwear. A new shop displaying Vayla products is now open at Ocean.

The Grass Roots Rise of a Global Beachwear Brand From Thailand.

A love of beach life, a passion for fashion and inspiration from nature’s beauty are the secrets behind the international success of Vayla Beachwear, a unique grass-roots brand of colorful kaftan-style garments made in Thailand that is becoming a recognized brand worldwide.

Thai fashion designer Kamonrat Ladseeta (Emmy) is the visionary entrepreneur behind the new local beachwear brand that is now decorating the racks of boutique stores and resorts in Thailand and other resort destinations.

As founder and CEO of EM Modeling and Bangkok Event Entertainment, Emmy’s bold decision to start alone in the world of fashion has paid off.

Vayla Beachwear offers great choices of beachwear, pareos, accessories that are ideal for pop out collections.

Why should people choose Vayla Beachwear?

When you wear Vayla Beachwear you know it’s something unique and with hand made finishing and quality materials. They are perfect for the beach and ideal for dressing up for special occasions like parties and dinners. This all what you need for summer time and exotic destinations.

The New Vayla Collection The new collection is bright with colorful artwork inspired by patterns in nature from flowers and leaves to leopard spots, pythons and peacocks.

We now have more than 100 designs.

We don’t do mass production. Each piece is unique and our customers know they will get a unique garment Wherever you want to go - Whoever you want to be - Vayla by Emmy.

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Ex tr e me S ho p p ing!

Ba ngkokâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s C h inatown Sty le

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HWOAR, means. fit, hot and sexy in internet slang. ‘Yaowarat’ is a similar sound. It is the hub of Bangkok’s fabled ChinaTown. It too is fit, hot - and one of the sexiest places on the planet for a shoppaholic.

Hemmed by Yaowarat Road and the Bangkok’s Charoen Krung thoroughfare, and centred around Sam Phen Lane (from which it takes its local name), this wonderful secret has been treasured by re-sellers, wholesalers and retail-market operators for decades. A shopping phenom, it is also accessible to the serious and sophisticated shopper – from Thailand or Internationally.

But beware; this is a wholesale market.

In sharp contrast to Thailand’s many and colourful markets, the country’s ubiquitous tailors, and vendors of most all other outlets in the country, there is no bartering. Sam Phen Market proprietors are just too busy. Most items are sold in multiples – ear-rings sell by the 10 or a dozen pair – and for fixed prices.

Transactions are frequent, swift, final and

unbelievably cheap. Turnover is rapid.

No time for banter.

A comfortable day-trip from Hua Hin, this historic, market has been making its mark since at least the late 1940â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

It was graced by a visit from the King, shortly after WWII. Real estate in Sam Phen Market is now some of the most prized in all of Asia. And it just keeps getting bigger and better.

A compact, pulsating and seething exchange of many of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest goods, the scope and range of wares is unbelievable; the bargains are unsurpassed. Antiques, computer accessories, electric goods, fabrics, garments, imported goods, jewellery, musical instruments, produce, stationery, souvenirs, textiles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is all here in the narrow, sinuous corridors, packed to the brim with wares.

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You feel at the centre of the real Asia. Amidst the hub-hub of trade, turnover and turmoil, one must step aside for the lumbering cart to pass – followed by the motorcycle stacked high. Hard to fathom which are incoming and which are outgoing goods.

Somehow and to some relief., ones’ heels, toes and shins are intact – a tribute to the grace and awaewness of all participants.

But start early. Sam Phen’s commercila ballet is a morning event. By mid-afternoon it is done. That level of energy requires a period for participants to regroup, gather energy and prepare for the next day’s session, or for the conversion to dining and its distinctive nightlife.

Once the sun has set the colours of Chinatown transform. Beneath the aura of neon signs, the senses brace for an exquisit new overload of aromas. Taking one’s lead from the locals (and one’s life in one’s hands), a courageous dart across streets finds a caccaphony of eateries with menues to fit any budget. Upmarket restaurants, humble noodle shops and everything between assault the diligent shopper’s appetite. And here the bartering resumes; that wonderful discovery of the magical point at which both vendor and consumer perceive a bargain!

With senses still on high-alert, shopped-out, replete and – yes – just a little exhausted, one retires. Reflecting on the days purchases and adventures will take time. In planning the morrow, a trip to the ATM will be a priority.

As Bo Derek said, “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping.” Bo must have known of, and experienced, Bangkok’s Chinatown.

Naae Louise Serra

About the Author: Anne is an emergency room nurse from Banff Canada. She now lives in Auckland New Zealand.

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Vo gue Fashion Ni g h t In order to join and celebrate the Vogue Fashion Night Out 2014, a fashion event that’s held annually in fashion capitals around the world, Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery; the 3 Shopping Malls in the heart of Bangkok, under the administration of Siam Piwat Co, Ltd. teamed up to present “Discovery Fashion Battlefield”.

Fashion lovers throughout the Kingdom came to take in the high energy fashion show and left already looking forward to next years event.

Special Thanks: www.thaicatwalk.com

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Beach • Located approximately 15 minutes from Hua Hin • Ocean Front, Fully Furnished, Euro Kitchen, Air Cons • Pool, Restaurant, Golf Course Memberships

Khao Takiab

2,950,000 THB

#AG-A53 Beds : Studio Baths : 1 Living area : 48 sqm.

6,250,000 THB

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Beach • Located approximately 5 minutes from Hua Hin • Amari w/beach club/ 2 large pools • Fitness, 4 restaurants, furnished

Khao Tao

Beach • Located approximately 15 minutes from Hua Hin • Ocean Front, Fully Furnished, Euro Kitchen, Air Cons • Pool, Restaurant, Golf Course Memberships

#AG-A56 Beds : 1 Baths : 1 Living area : 44 sqm.

11,220,000 THB

#AG-A54 Beds : 2 Baths : 3 Living area : 187 sqm.

Near Beach • Located approximately 5 minutes from Hua Hin • Amari w/beach club/ 2 large pools • Fitness, 4 restaurants, furnished

Khao Tao

Beachfront • Located approximately 15-20 minutes from Hua Hin • Ocean & Beach Views, Oceanfront Pool • Euro Kitchen, Air Cons, large covered deck

#AG-A55 Beds : 1 Baths : 1 Living area : 50 sqm.

21,950,000 THB

#AG-A54 Beds : 5 Baths : 5 Living area : 250 sqm.

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Khao Takiab

2,700,000 THB

Khao Takiab

4,800,000 THB

Countryside

#AG-A50

Countryside

#AG-A51

• Located approx. 10 minutes from Hua Hin Center • Ocean View, 200 meters from great beach • Euro Kitchen, Fans, Air Cons, Pool

Beds : 1 Baths : 1 Living area : 45 sqm.

• Located approx. 10 minutes from Hua Hin Center • Ocean View, 200 meters from great beach • Euro Kitchen, Fans, Air Cons, Pool

Beds : 2 Baths : 2 Living area : 85 sqm.

Khao Takiab

8,000,000 THB

Khao Takiab

8,000,000 THB

Countryside

#AG-A49

Countryside

#AG-A52

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• Located approx. 10 minutes from Hua Hin Center • Ocean View, 200 meters from great beach • Euro Kitchen, Fans, Air Cons, Pool

Beds : 2 Baths : 1 Living area : 90 sqm.

Khao Takiab

10,900,000 THB

Countryside

#AG-A48

• Located approximately 5 minutes from Hua Hin • Ocean View, Absolute beachfront building • Euro Kitchen, Fans, Air Cons, Pool

Beds : 2 Baths : 2 Living area : 153 sqm.

• Located approx. 10 minutes from Hua Hin Center • Ocean View, 200 meters from great beach • Euro Kitchen, Fans, Air Cons, Pool

Hua Hin North

Ocean Front Dusit Thani Condominium

Beds : 2 Baths : 2 Living area : 105 sqm.

35,000,000 THB

#AG-A47

Rarely does an opportunity arise to purchase a unit on the preferable north side of this luxury condominium building inside Beds : 4 the Dusit Thani Resort! This spacious 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom Baths : 4 unit with sea views from every bedroom has been completely Living area : 317 sqm. redone and redesigned making it more spacious and open.

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Hua Hin North

Beds : 10 Baths : 10 Land : 4,800 sqm.

Living : 1,700 sqm.

#AG-V162

69,000,000 THB

Approximately 20 minutes from Hua Hin, this spectacular golf course estate consists of the main house, 2 guest houses and a helipad.

Within the main house there is an exceptionally large living room, a library, five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two half-bathrooms, a dining room, a wine and food cellar, a pond with a wet bar, a pool (thirty-three meters at its widest and deep enough for diving), a lanai with outdoor shower, and a sala for meditation. There are 2 guest houses with 5 additional bedrooms.

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Hua Hin North

Beds : 6 Baths : 7 Land : 1,600 sqm.

Living : 700 sqm.

#AG-V160

70,000,000 THB

Located in Palm Hills, a golf course community approximately ten minutes north of Hua Hin is this exotic tropical paradise. After passing through an Indian antique wooden door you venture across an elevated walkway over a large koi pond below to enter the home. Sitting on a land plot of 1,600 square meters this family home offers 6 well-appointed en-suite bedrooms. The master suite boasts his and her dressing rooms as well as his and her bathrooms. The living room can open up on 3 sides to a balcony via concertina folding doors. The living room terrace overlooks the pool and gardens.

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Prachuab Khiri Khan

Beachfront

72 Rai

#AG-L19

290,000,000 THB

• 4 kilometers from Ao Manao Bay with 190 meters of waterfront.

• Water and Electric ready.

• With beautiful “Andaman” like water and beaches this land is perfect for a condominium, housing project or land banking.

• With the AEC coming next year and the Singkhon immigration opening, this beachfront land will just continue to climb in price.

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Huay Yang

Beachfront

284 Rai

#AG-L20

823,000,000 THB

• 700 meters of waterfront.

• Water and Electric ready.

• With beautiful “Andaman” like water and beaches this land is perfect for a condominium, housing project or land banking.

• With the AEC coming next year and the Singkhon immigration opening, this beachfront land will just continue to climb in price.

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Hua Hin West

#AG-V139

100,000,000 THB

Hua Hin North

Classic Thai Style Estate Home / Resort Located just ten minutes west of Hua Hin in a quiet and peaceful area is this nine bedroom, eleven bathroom Thai styled Estate compound.

Baths : 11

Land : 3,200 sqm.

45,000,000 THB

Luxurious lake Front Golf Course Home.

Located just ten minutes north of Hua Hin’s center and minutes away from the new Venezia shopping mall is this large family home on 4,800 square meters of manicured garden land.

The main house is 1,635 square meters in size and has four kitchens. The total under roof living area is 1,769 square meters including a 50 square meter sala and a very large outdoor kitchen / dining / and entertainment pavilion next to the decadent 200 square meter swimming pool and Jacuzzi. This sensational property consists of 9 en-suite bedrooms, four kitchens, a large conference room, professional bar, professional kitchen, and spa.

Beds : 9

#AG-V27

This home features 5 bedroom & 5 bathrooms including an extremely large master suite with attached spa room, a massive kitchen designed for entertaining and a dining room with roomy seating for 12. In addition to the 775 square meters of indoor living space there is 382 square meters of terrace including 140 square meters of teak decking surrounding a very large 7 x 21 meter long infinity pool. This home also includes an office, library, separate guest house and separate maid’s quarters with 2 en-suite bedrooms. This partially furnished home also includes a lifetime Palm Hills family golf membership and a separate lifetime family membership to Palm Hills fitness facility.

Living : 1,769 sqm.

Beds : 5

Baths : 5

Land : 4,800 sqm.

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