HOT Magazine, Issue 1, Volume 7

ISSUE 1 VOLUME 7 JANUARY 2019

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Nestled cozily in northern Thailand, in the province of the same name, our Let’s Go feature this month takes us to Nan, a charming town hidden among rearing mountains. The roads, while less trodden, lead to an impressive view of authentic Thai culture.

The lack of foreign crowds is noticeable here, unlike in Chiang Mai located four hours away. Nan only became part of Thailand a hundred years ago and the town is characterized

by Tai Lue culture, from its ancient temples, the indigenous communities and the slow lifestyle. Put on some comfortable walking shoes and turn to page 44 as we tour this delightful Thai town.

Poor interest rates and the recent lackluster performance in crypto currencies have moved investors to purchase investments they can actually touch. Property, wine and art have become popular investment assets of late and the 2018 Knight Frank Luxury Index shows surprising growth potential in watches. In 2017 a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, once owned by the late actor and race car driver Paul Newman, a gift from his actress wife Joanne Woodward, sold for an astonishing $17.8 million USD’s.

The watch had been inscribed with a message from Woodward “Drive carefully with me.” “Quality vintage watches can be bought for a few thousand dollars,” said John Reardon, the international head of watches at Christie’s, and the market for watches that cost less than $10,000 is one of the areas of most aggressive growth at the moment.” Take a look at your wrist and then turn to page 58 to read why your next best investment might be a time piece.

Mike Tyson not once, but twice. He is an outspoken mental health activist and accomplished actor. One of Britain’s most well-loved sports personalities, Frank Bruno competed from 1892 to 1996. Although he is now retired, he remains active through varied appearance requests—ranging from dinner events, charity fund raisers and theatre shows. On Saturday January 12th, Frank Bruno was in Hua Hin for a Gala Dinner at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort where he wowed the crowd with stories of glory as well as some of his life’s darker moments. Sponsored by Orchid Palm Homes in association with Thai Visa, the InterContinental’s ballroom was filled with fans who were thrilled to be able to share their own personal moments with the champ of watching his fights back in the day as well as taking cherished photos with the ex-heavyweight champion. Turn to page 62 for a ringside dinner seat with Frank Bruno.

Born out of an idea by veteran Super Car competitor Craig Corliss, best known for running V8 supercars, the inaugural season for TA2 turned out to be spectacular and as exciting as everyone had expected. The TA2 racing program is filling a niche in Thai Motorsport slotting in between the evergreen A-, B- and C- segment production car categories and Super Car/FIA GT3 cars. TA2 allows drivers to make the step from any junior rank, or karting background to fine-tune their skills in an affordable race car with low running costs. Break out your Fire Resistant Race Gear and turn to page 70 to find out more.

Those are just a few of the stories you’ll find inside this month’s issue. As always, thank you for picking us up and we hope you enjoy the read.

Frank Bruno is one of Britain’s most be-loved sports hero’s.

He is an ex-heavyweight champion of the world who fought

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Let’s Go,

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TA2 Racing Returns For Its 2nd Season

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Grand Marina Club & Residences Welcome to Grand Marina Club & Residences, Pranburi’s only leisure marina just a short drive south from Hua Hin. Construction has now started on their integrated full-service hotel style resort with the 1st phase due to complete late next year.

Roi Yod National park which is great for hiking, biking or just a peaceful nature walk.

Grand Marina Pranburi encompasses 280 meters of beach front land on a total land plot of 48,000 sqm’s and will feature a boardwalk with multiple retail outlets for shopping and dining encased in a half bay like marina with over 50 boat slips.

The resort itself offers Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom condominium units that are currently available for purchase at very attractive prices. You can purchase to live in or buy as an investment which will give you a 6% annual return paid monthly to your Thai bank account. With the rental program you will also enjoy 21 days free use of your unit per year for 5 years with a 5-year renewal option.

The park like setting with a pro green eco-environment has been designed to give a calming and relaxing feeling.

Grand Marina Pranburi Club & Residences is also very close to Sam

Most units will have full unobstructed sea view with that famous refreshing Thai gulf breeze.

The resort will have a full assortment of water sports and swimming pools

plus a trendy beach club to unwind in. You can stop by their sales gallery on the corner of Petchakasem & Soi 94 in Hua Hin to view their show unit or stop by their site location for full details of the project.

For more information or driving instructions call +66 (0)92 318 2448 Hua Hin Sales Gallery & Show Unit 250/201 G Hua Hin Resort & Mall Soi Hua Hin 94, Hua Hin Mobile: +66 81 142 6908 Site Location: 307 Moo 2, T. Sam Roi Yod Sam Roi Yod Prachuabkhirikhan, 77120 sales@grandmarinapranburi.com www.grandmarinapranburi.com

Model: Rina Muller MUA: Metasit Hair Studio Khonpond Make Up Photographers: Sunya Yamake Supphachat Khomkow Location: Grand Marina Club & Residences

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Model: Rina Muller MUA: Metasit Hair Studio Khonpond Make Up Photographers: Sunya Yamake Supphachat Khomkow Location: Grand Marina Club & Residences

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HOT AROUND HUA HIN

Enchanted Afternoon Delight’s At The Amari Hua Hin Cozy up with family and friends and indulge with a range of sumptuous afternoon teas in the elegant surroundings of the Coral Lounge in Amari Hua Hin. The Amari’s delightful afternoon tea sets feature delicious

sweet and savoury Thai treats along with an exclusive selection of fine TWG teas.

For reservations: Please call +66 (0) 32 616 600 or email reservations.huahin@gmail.com

Price: 450 THB NET for two

Coral Lounge, Amari Hua Hin, Khao Takiab, Hua Hin

Available daily from 11:00 to 21:00

Chiva-Som And Chef Keisuke Matsushima Celebrate The Comeback Of ‘The Emerald Room’ Hua Hin’s Chiva-Som International Health Resort, a pioneer in global wellness, recently hosted a series of celebratory events after their reopening on the 1st of November.

To celebrate the newly – renovated Emerald Room, Chiva-Som welcomed one of Japan's leading chefs, Keisuke Matsushima, to prepare exclusive menus and cooking demonstrations for the resort guests.

Chef Matsushima is the owner-chef of the award-winning KEISUKE MATSUSHIMA restaurant in Tokyo and was awarded the Chevalier of the L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) and L’Ordre du Merite Agricole (Order of Agricultural Merit).

This is the second time Chef Matsushima has joined up with Chiva-Som following a successful first collaboration in 2011 where their legendary Chef, and now Cuisine Director, Paisarn Cheewinsiriwat, visited Japan to hold an event at ‘KEISUKE MATSUSHIMA’.

Earlier in 2018, Chef Kanyarat, Chiva-Som's Executive Chef also held the event and popup booth at the ‘WELLNESS CAFÉ’ at Chef Matsushima’s restaurant. This time around guests at Chiva-Som were able to appreciate the well-thought-out menu creations from Chef Matsushima himself.

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HOT AROUND HUA HIN Manish Jha Named Best Hotel General Manager in Thailand What an accolade - ‘Thailand’s Best General Manager’. Mr Manish Jha, Cluster General Manager of Anantara Hua Hin Resort and AVANI+ Hua Hin Resort, is the proud recipient of this industry award, presented in front of his peers by CMO Asia at a ceremony in Bangkok recently.

Vana Nava Sky ‘Infinity Breakfast’ A Wonderful Way To Spend Sunday In Hua Hin The day of rest starts on a high with a breath-taking “Infinity Breakfast” at Vana Nava Sky on level 27 of Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin. And it continues with infinity-edge pool time through the morning and afternoon as part of the inclusive and indulgent package.

Every Sunday, Vana Nava Sky welcomes not only in-house guests but locals and tourists to enjoy an elevating most important meal of the last day of the week, served from 10.00 am to 02.00 pm. The pool remains open to Infinity Breakfast takers till 05.00 pm.

Price is THB 888 nett for adults and THB 444 nett 6-12 children years (children under 6 eat free).

Reservation call +66 32 809 999 ext.5402 or email reservation@vananavasky.com

Soft-Shell Crab Celebrate the Season At The Amari Hua Hin Soft-shell crabs are coming into season and with just the right amount of sea saltiness, these crustaceans are a game changer. The Amari's Executive Chef, Pichit Plaibua, has developed a new preparation for this culinary delicacy and welcomes everyone to indulge in four new signature dishes: clear soft-shell crab soup, stir-fried softshell crab, soft-shell crab curry and spicy soft-shell crab salad at the Reef Deli and Wine Lounge.

Open daily from 11:00 to 22:00 For reservations: Please call +66 (0) 32 616 600 or email reservations.huahin@gmail.com Reef Deli and Wine Lounge, Amari Hua Hin, Khao Takiab, Hua Hin

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Countdown 2019 At The InterContinental Hua Hin 2019 Countdown at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort was the most spectacular ever! Drawing thousands of people to the beach in front of the resort, the New Year’s Eve party was the biggest in Hua Hin. Proud Real Estate, owners of the InterContinental along with the Government Savings Bank, True Corporation, Honda and Rip Curl all came together to produce “Hua Hin Countdown 2019” to highlight Hua Hin as a landmark destination for a festive holiday.

The glow-in-the-dark beach party offered many fun activities as well as plenty of food and beverages where people enjoyed the atmosphere and the music of the DJ’s including awardwinning DJ Paka.

The highlight was the largest fireworks display in all of Hua Hin lighting up the night sky on Hua Hin beach as well as spectacular 3D fireworks that could be seen through 3D glasses.

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Anantara Hotels Announces a Week of Festivities for Thai National Elephant Day Anantara Hotels and Resorts have announced plans for their first charitydriven celebration of Thailand’s majestic national animal, the elephant, to take place across two locations in the Kingdom March 13th to the 17th.

From the banks of the mighty Mekong to the River of Kings, this week-long celebration will link the natural and the urban in two distinctive and quintessentially Thai locations.

Kicking off on March 13, 2019 at Anantara’s Golden Triangle Resort, guests can rub elbows with the gentle giants in their natural habitat, before joining the Elephant Boat Race and festival in Bangkok next to the Anantara Riverside for electric competition on the water in the form of elephant boat races and a weekend of enormous

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HOT AROUND BANGKOK entertainment from March 15. Watch from the banks of the Chao Phraya as international teams participate in the age-old cultural tradition of dragon boat racing, paddling unique elephant themed and designed boats on the river.

The spirit of elephants will shape the festival, from the jungle where visitors can get up close and personal with the pachyderms, to Bangkok’s buzzing waterfront where an artistic installation from the Golden Triangle Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) will make their presence felt.

Tapping into its conservational expertise, Anantara Hotels & Resorts is leading the way in high-impact fundraising for National Elephant Day, aiming to raise significant charitable donations while generating awareness to benefit the future of the Asian elephant.

As part of the celebrations, GTAEF will throw open its doors to local schools, businesses and visitors interested in interacting with the elephants in their natural environment and learning about the work of the foundation that to date has rescued over 60 ex-working elephants from Thailand’s city streets.

A family-friendly affair, the fête will feature such activities as Walking with Giants, an Elephant Buffet, an arts and crafts market as well as an exploration of Northern Thai cuisine and an exclusive VIP evening function.

March 15-17, 2019 The Elephant Boat Race Anantara Riverside Bangkok Hotel

Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) Camp

The second part of the event is located next to Anantara Bangkok Riverside with elephant boat racing and a fun-filled weekend of sporting and cultural events with something to suit everyone. Specially commissioned elephant heads will decorate the boats.

With appearances from international teams as well as Thailand’s own, Navy Seals, the atmosphere on the river will be unmissable.

Perched on a ridge in northern Thailand overlooking the border with Myanmar and Laos, Anantara Golden Triangle and the neighbouring GTAEF Camp will host a series of elephant-centred events in a picturesque mountain setting.

Whilst the teams battle it out on the Chao Phraya River; on-land entertainment includes the digital dry dock rowing tournament, the Old Siam themed Ladies Day to musical concerts, champagne tents, beer gardens and much more family fun to come.

March 13-14, 2019 The Mountain Fête Anantara Golden Triangle Resort,

To join Anantara Hotels in celebrating Thailand’s national animal and to support fundraising for their conservation and welfare, please visit bangkokriverfestival.com

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Hua Hin Women’s Club Celebrates Their 5th Anniversary

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n January 15th the Hua Hin Woman’s Club celebrated their 5th birthday with a “Fantasy Movie” themed Gala Dinner which was held at the AVANI Hua Hin Resort. Over 200 people attended the sold-out event including special dignitaries such as the Lord Mayor of Hua Hin, Khun Nopporn Wutikul, the Deputy Mayor of Hua Hin, Khun Montri Chuphu along with the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Hua Hin Municipality

and the Advisor and Secretary to the Mayor of Hua Hin. The Woman’s Club was established on February 14th, 2013 to allow Thai women, who are married to foreigner’s, to show their potential to help Thai society. Khun Pranom Chuphu, President of Hua Hin Woman’s Club said "Tonight’s event is to provide funds to help society, like every year, which is in accordance with the purpose set

forth in the establishment of the Hua Hin Woman Club, helping women, children and the elderly who suffer from disease and disadvantaged, as well as being supportive of government and private agencies as far as possible.” Another goal set forth at the founding of the Hua Hin Women’s Club is to raise the potential and the knowledge of Hua Hin women allowing them to be at the forefront of Thai Society.

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Notable donations on the night of the event included 50,000 THB from Khun Nopporn Wutikul, Mayor of Hua Hin & 50,000 THB from Khun Jariya Hansarawong, General Manager of Hua Hin’s BluPort Shopping Mall.

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L et’s Eat, Hua Hin

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hidden gem discovered! Have you ever wondered what hides behind the imposing and often very striking fasciae of the Resort and Condominium developments that front Hua Hin’s main northsouth (Phetkasem) Road? These complexes are also often blessed with beach frontage!

I recently had the opportunity to go behind the modern and sophisticated façade of The Yana Villas in Khao Takiab.

The attractive combination of large swathes of white marble, contrasting sections of black tiles, and softer timber hues make for an imposing frontage. Yet I was not prepared for the architectural delight that presented itself once inside.

Three stories high, light coloured timber walls line a wide path leading from the entrance foyer to the ocean frontage of this boutique resort. These walls are like timber waves rolling gently towards the ocean. Strategically placed gardens hug sections of the path adding colour contrast to the soft timber tones.

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At the end of the path, space opens up to reveal an absolutely beachfront infinity edged pool, views of ‘Monkey Mountain’ and the golden standing Buddha image at its base.

Bliss Pool and Cocktail Bar await to tempt with cooling beverages along with the SubLime Restaurant, the reason for our visit.

Alfresco beachfront dining is what Sublime is about. The menu has a strong Thai cuisine focus, though pasta, grills and seafood also shine.

Looking for a lighter lunchtime meal, then perhaps a burger or pizza.

Our food journey started with Seared Scallops with a warm Caponata salad of Mediterranean vegetables - eggplant (aubergine), shallots, tomato, and capers and accompanied by a Jerusalem artichoke puree. The sweetness of the freshly grilled Scallops, the slight bite of the Caponata and the delicate smoothness of the artichoke puree – a delightful combination.

When presented, the Sweet Potato and Carrot Soup was nearly too beautiful to dip our spoons into. The orange of the carrot on one half of the bowl and the purple hues of the sweet potato on the other looking like the Chinese Ying Yang symbol.

The two flavours complimented each other superbly.

With inspiration from the famous Thai curry known as Kaeng Liang, this Spicy Pumpkin Soup is presented dramatically. Pieces of freshly cooked prawn stand proudly in the middle of the bowl, and then the soup is poured in by serving staff bringing the whole dish together.

Dramatic, attractive and delivering on Thai flavours and spice without overpowering the prawn.

The Butterfly Glass Noodle Seafood Salad was a visual triumph when it arrived at our table! Glass noodle, coloured a dark purple-blue by the flowers of the butterfly pea, and then tossed with prawns, squid, mussels and a spicy dressing. This dish packed a spicy yet well-balanced punch as well as being enticing to the eye.

From the mains section of the menu, we chose the Crispy Skinned Sea Bass and the Slow Cooked Pork Chop. The meat removed from the frame of the fish and fried and placed back on the cooked fish frame (head to tail) and served with a tangy Thai sauce – exquisite! The pork cooked slowly overnight and then finished

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on the hot grill, sliced and topped with a delicate brown butter, coriander and apple sauce – delectable!

We chose two desserts to finish. A Chocolate Lava Cake made with 58 percent cacao dark chocolate. Cutting into the miniature cake on our plate the gooey warm chocolate oozed inviting our spoon to dig in. Delicate vanilla icecream and fresh fruit pieces rounded out the dish. The second was the chef’s take on a Tiramisu. A mascarpone cream filled glass surrounding liqueur soaked biscuits and layers of strawberry - all topped with slices of fresh strawberries and a Matcha Tea powder.

SubLime provided us with a tasty food journey in an exceptionally picturesque

setting overlooking the infinity pool and beach below with Monkey Mountain just off to the right. The setting is so romantic, the hotel has overseen six marriage proposals in the six short months it’s been open.

Daytime beachgoers can climb the stairs for a leisurely lunch without losing sight of the beach. Happy Hour could be another reason to visit as it happens daily between 3 and 8pm with a buy one get one free offering. Drop in on Saturday and live acoustic music provided by a talented duo add further to the atmosphere.

www.theyanavillas.com To inquire about dining at SubLime restaurant call (+66) 32-655234. SubLime operates seven days a week and welcomes Hua Hin locals, visitors to the region as well as inhouse guests. The Yana Villas and their SubLime restaurant are indeed hidden gems well worth discovering!

Michael Cullen

The Yana Villas is located in the Nong Kae/ Khao Takiab region of Hua Hin. For information on the property visit

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What is your full name and age?

My full name is Einar Braathe and I am 62 years old.

Einar is an old Norwegian Viking name deriving from the Old Norse language and means warrior or bold person.

What is your current Job Position?

For the last 6 years I have been the owner and Managing Director of Scandinavian Kitchen Studio Co. Ltd , which sell Kitchen-, bathroom- and wardrobe furniture from the Danish kitchen manufacturer KVIK.

courses within 20 minutes’ drive from my home, my only regret is that I don’t have time to play as much as I would like.

What is your favorite restaurant and why?

I must say, one of the reasons why I ended up in Thailand, is because of the Thai food. I love Thai food and the spicier the better. The «Tum Yum Talay» they serve in «Rua Rimtarn» in Khao Takiab, is just delicious.

I also love Indian food. Eating Indian food in “Take 5 Restaurant”, also in Khao Takiab, is like being in India.

How long have you lived in Hua Hin or been coming to Hua Hin?

I must also mention «Andreas». My absolutely favorite Italian.

My first trip to Hua Hin was back in 2005 or 2006. I came here to buy a summer house and ended up with a bungalow in Cha Am and a new job as a real-estate agent selling Hua Hin properties to Scandinavians.

What do you like to do in your free time and why?

What did you know about Hua Hin before you moved here?

I had already been to many places in Thailand before I discovered Hua Hin. I was told that Hua Hin was the city to go if you had a family and were interested in playing golf. From my first visit I never left…

What do you like most about your profession?

I have been doing marketing, sales and customer service for all of my professional life. I love to spend time talking to my customers and guide them in the process of buying their Dream Kitchen. The best sales presentations don’t feel like presentations. Working with people to achieve a common goal is an incredibly rewarding aspect of my work. When you succeed in doing this, you build long lasting relationships that very often build into true friendships.

What do you like least about your profession?

This is a difficult one. I don’t really think I can point at any specific part of my work I dislike. Off course there are days which are more challenging than others, but all in all I love what I am doing.

With a Kvik kitchen shop to run, and a 7 year old active boy, there isn’t that much time left. But when time allows, I’ll bring my golf set and play golf with my wife or with some good friends.

What would you recommend to newcomers to do in Hua Hin and why?

Hua Hin is great, but the most beautiful places you find outside of the city. I always recommend visitors to go down to Dolphin Bay and Sam Rai Yot to see the Prayanakorn Cave or go to the Kui Buri National Park to watch wild elephants.

The «Monsoon Valley Vineyard» is also a great place to visit – both for the spectacular view and for its wine.

Tell us a surprising fact that the public might not know about you?

What can that be? That I used to be a dedicated hunter? From I was a kid, my father took me out every season to hunt for elk, deer, hare and wood grouse.

This is may be what I miss most living in Thailand – the great Scandinavian forests and its nature.

What is the most outlandish thing you have ever done and why?

That must be moving to Thailand.

Starting a new life on the other side of the globe and starting a new job doing something I had never done before at the same time.

What do you like most about Hua Hin? I love Hua Hin. There are no other cities in Thailand where I would rather stay. Hua Hin has a delightful mix of city and sea with a laid-back ambience, lively markets, great restaurants and sea food, lots of activities for children, good schools and it is located only a few hours away from Bangkok. For me as a golfer, Hua Hin is paradise. With 6 great golf

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Game Changer For Minor International As It Acquires NH Hotel Group

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inor International Public Company Limited (“MINT”) recently announced that it has successfully completed its tender offer for shares in NH Hotel Group at a price of EUR 6.30 per share.

A total of 187,289,383 shares of NH Hotel Group, representing 47.8% of its outstanding shares, were tendered in the tender offer.

Together with MINT’s pre-offer shareholding, MINT has secured a 94.1% shareholding stake in NH Hotel Group, at a total investment amount of EUR 2,327 million, (THB 86,569 million).

The acquisition of NH Hotel Group is transformative for MINT,

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giving it a platform of 549 hotels across Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US. With the tender offer completed, MINT will immediately turn its focus to working closely with NH Hotel Group to complete integration-related tasks and to unlock value-accretive and mutually complementary benefits across both businesses, with the aim of maximizing shareholder value in both companies on a foundation of financial discipline and strong corporate governance. In addition, over the next few quarters and with the benefit of accounting consolidation of NH Hotel Group’s strong earnings, MINT will actively manage its funding structure,

without new issuance of capital.

NH Hotel Group’s beginnings date back to 1978, when it opened its first establishment: the Ciudad de Pamplona hotel in Spain. Over its 40 year existence, NH Hotel Group, headquartered in Madrid, has become a major operator with more than 350 hotels in 28 markets, including top city destinations such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Bogota, Brussels, Buenos Aires, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, London, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, Munich, New York, Rome and Vienna.

William E. Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of MINT commented, “We are extremely pleased with the outcome of our tender offer. The

We have complete confidence in the NH Hotel Group’s business fundamentals and anticipate strong earnings results in 2018 and beyond, as management announced earlier this year. NH Hotel Group has a clear, proven track record of delivering strong and consistent EBITDA growth, underpinned by a strategic, high-value hotel real estate portfolio and deep relationships with asset owners and customers throughout Europe and Latin America. I am personally very excited to welcome the highly talented management team of NH Hotel Group and to work closely with them. Together, I am confident that we will succeed in bringing together our two great companies to create an even more exciting proposition for all stakeholders.”

Dillip Rajakarier

acquisition of NH Hotel Group has transformed MINT into a truly global hospitality company, with a strong focus on exceeding the expectations of today’s customers. The combined MINT-NH Hotel Group platform offers an extended product range across our combined brand portfolio with global geographical coverage.

This, combined with the opportunities to leverage the respective strengths of MINT and NH Hotel Group to our mutual benefit, make it an extremely exciting time for our companies, our shareholders and our valued guests.

Minor Hotels CEO Dillip Rajakarier added, “The acquisition of NH Hotel Group is a true game-changer for both MINT and NH Hotel Group.

Bill Heinecke

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Minor International (MINT) is a global company focused on three core businesses: hospitality, restaurants, and lifestyle brands distribution.

MINT is a hotel owner, operator and investor with a portfolio of 549 hotels under the Anantara, AVANI, Oaks, Tivoli, NH Collection, NH, nhow, Elewana, Marriott, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Radisson Blu and Minor International brands in 53 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, South America and North America.

MINT is also one of Asia’s largest restaurant companies with over 2,100 outlets operating system-wide in 27 countries under The Pizza Company, Swensen’s, Sizzler, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Thai Express, The Coffee Club, BreadTalk (Thailand), Riverside and Benihana brands.

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The Battle For Bragging Rights Heats Up In The World Of Private Jets

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lying high on a private jet is the ultimate height of luxury.

However, some jets are much more fabulous than others.

Gulfstream, a division of General Dynamics, has always taken the crown in the jet industry, as the symbol of status among the world’s wealthiest.

Leaving aside VIP versions of commercial airliners, the ultra-longrange Gulfstream G650 (together with its even longer-range version, the G650ER) has, since 2012, been the largest, fastest and most expensive of all purpose-built business jets.

But that top position is now being challenged on several different fronts.

After obtaining its Canadian and US certification in late 2018, Gulfstream's Canadian rival, Montreal-based Bombardier Aerospace, is preparing the launch of its Global 7500 jet (as well as its sister craft, the Global 8000), an aircraft designed to challenge G650's dominance head on.

Both jets have the latest technology including heads up displays, synthetic vision, fly-by-wire and glass cockpits.

Although powered by different makes of engines—GE for the Bombardier Global 7500/8000 and Rolls-Royce for the Gulfstream G650—to the untrained eye, the aircraft certainly share similar capabilities. However, the G650 boasts

a very slick look with a spacious cabin experience in comparison to the Global 7500’s elegant but smaller interior.

Although in terms of cabin design, the Bombardier definitely upped the game including a stand-up shower in its en suite -- which isn't available in the G650ER -- and a large conference suite with a six-seater table, which can also be used for a formal dining space.

Bombardier has also added extra windows (now 28 in all) to compete with Gulfstream's famously lightfilled cabin.

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With a price tag of around $70 million, both aircraft are capable of carrying up to 19 passengers.

The difference lies in the crafts’ range. The Bombardier is capable of flying up to 7,700 nautical miles, in comparison to the 7000 nautical mile range of the Gulfstream. That’s enough to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles nonstop.

However, range is less important for busy corporate executives & celebrities, what is important is the design of the aircraft which they can show off. In that sense, both aircrafts are certainly neck to neck.

While the long cabin of the Global 7500 offers perks of privacy, the G650 windows offer the best views possible—a long-used selling point of the Gulfstream. The G650 is also capable of maintaining cabin altitude at 3,300 feet while actually flying at 41,000 feet. Lower cabin altitude means the heart and lungs don’t work as hard to oxygenate the blood, which reduces fatigue and ensures that upon arrival, passengers are more refreshed and alert. Bombardier does have an ace up its sleeve though—The Nuage, a state of the art ergonomic seat born from seven years of research and engineering. Unavailable on any other craft, the Nuage is designed with the intent to bring the comfort of luxury home seating while in the air.

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Aeron Supersonic The Bombardier does sound promising but the Gulfstream is a formidable brand and it has a long standing (or, flying) relationship with loyal customers.

However, in the face of executive travel, it is all about time. Enter Aerion Supersonic and their partnership with Lockheed Martin and GE Aviation to develop the world’s first supersonic business jet. Faster than any jet at the speed of Mach 1.4 (about 1000 mph) it beats out even the Global 7500/8000 or the G650 who are capable of reaching speeds of around Mach 0.9.

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Aerion brands itself as “the company that is creating a faster future” and indeed the branding is certainly true. In December 2017, Aerion and Lockheed Martin announced that they were joining forces to develop the AS2— aimed to be 60% faster than today’s business aircraft and airliners. Aerion’s engineering team is working in close collaboration with Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Program organization, better known as its famed Skunk Works advanced design team. In October 2018, Aerion and GE Aviation announced the completion of the initial design for the first supersonic engine purpose-built for business jets—GE’s Affinity ™. The first flight has been scheduled for 2023 and promises to save as much as three hours across the Atlantic and more than five hours across the Pacific. Aerion is also collaborating with Honeywell Aerospace to bring a revolutionary new cockpit to the AS2 The designs for the AS2 cabin feature a spacious cabin big enough for 11 passengers. Cabin dimensions are similar to some of today’s most popular long-range cabins with two seating areas, a large galley, a full-width aft lavatory, and walk in baggage area.

In the words of Aerion’s mission statement, “With an AS2 fueled and at the ready, you will travel in new and more productive ways—to more places in less time—creating whole days to spend on promising business opportunities and precious extra hours for family. Pursue adventure; however you define it, at supersonic speed.”

Indeed, global mobility has been revolutionized and whether, it’s the Bombardier Global 7500, the Gulfstream G650 or even the yet-to-belaunched AS2, there is a renaissance in supersonic travel, setting the pace for an epic duel in the skies.

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estled cozily in northern Thailand in the province of the same name, Nan is a charming town hidden among rearing mountains. The roads, while less trodden, lead to an impressive view of authentic Thai culture. The lack of foreign crowds is noticeable here, unlike in Chiang Mai four hours away. Nan only became part of Thailand a hundred years ago and the town is characterized by Tai Lue culture, from its ancient temples, the indigenous communities and the slow lifestyle.

Traveling in Nan itself offers you the choice of cycle rickshaws or motorbike taxis since there are no tuk tuks. Songthaews run regularly through the surrounding villages and marked tourist areas and you can even hire a taxi for a day, provided you ask beforehand. Most guesthouses in Nan offer bicycles and motorbikes for rent. You won’t have much trouble finding a suitable means of transport but you might have trouble deciding where to go first!

Bo Klua A district right on the border of Laos, Bo Klua is some 90 km from Nan and famous for its salt ponds

(hence the name –klua means salt).

Salt has been extracted from the ponds here for centuries. The village is small but stunningly beautiful, nestled against the backdrop of high mountains and the lush jungle.

The roads to Bo Klua itself offer a stunning route to explore, especially for motorbike lovers, with hardly any traffic to weave through. There isn’t much to do here but it is one of those places where doing nothing is a delightful pastime. Locals seem very happy to see a few foreigners up here so you can sit and pass the time of day in one of the town’s two very good coffee shops; wander around the tiny village, take a stroll down the valley along the banks of the Mang or sit in a riverside cafe sipping a cold one

Doi Phu Kha National Park The province is home to a whopping seven national parks which are full of waterfalls, trails for hiking and stunning viewpoints.

Of them all, Doi Phu Kha National Park is the most famous and the largest. The park is named after the Chompoo Phu Kha, a tree famous for its attractive pink flowers that is now almost extinct in other parts of the world. The ascent up to the Doi Phu Wae peak takes 3 days and 2

nights, but it’s well worth the hike for all its magnificent scenery. The main entrance to the park lays half way between Pua and Bo Kluea, i.e an hour and a half away from the city. While there is a disappointing lack of wildlife, the trails are open to motorbikes and tourists can stay overnight, after an admissions fee, of course. The park gets unusually chilly during December-February, so there are also park chalets offered for those who cannot brave the cold.

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Hong Chao Fong Kham The house of Chao Fong Kham is at least a century old and a fine example of Lanna architecture. The teakwood house was built without using screw or nails. Inside is a display of furniture and items used by the noble family, as well as art and craft demonstrations. Chao Fong Kham was a descendant of Chao Anantaworaritthidej, the 62nd Lord of Nan. It is now a museum and remains open five days a week from Wednesdays to Sundays from 9am to 5pm. There are regular exhibitions of traditional cloth weaving and you can even buy them, after viewing how they are made.

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Nan National Museum What was once the palace of Lord Phrachao Suriyaphong Pharidet, the last ruler of Nan, it is now a museum with interactive exhibits related to the history of the province and its people. The first floor is dedicated to the various ethnic groups like the Thai Lue and several hill tribes while the second floor showcases exhibits items collected throughout history such as ancient weapons, pottery and ceramics. The museum is only open five days a week from Wednesdays to Sundays with an entry fee of 100 baht.

However, it’s not just the museum that is attractive but the exterior. The Frangipani tunnel is an enchanting pathway, with twisty branches extending from the trees of the same name. Also, on the compound of the museum is Wat Noi, Thailand’s smallest temple. It is only 3.5 meters tall!

Wat Phumin Considered the most attractive temple in the city because of its colorful murals and unique architecture, the

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temple dates back to 1596 and was rebuilt again in 1867. Some of the murals are still in excellent conditions, showcasing daily life in the 19th century as well as depictions of the Buddha’s previous incarnations.

Among them all is the Whisper of Love (Poo Marn Yar Marn) where a tattooed man is whispering in a woman’s ear.

Local legend has it that if lovers pray in front of this mural, their love will be eternal. The temple is located in the center of the town, near the Nan National Museum, and can be easily reached on foot from most hotels in downtown Nan. The temple grounds are open daily from 6am until 6pm and require a paid entry fee of 50 baht per person.

Khuang Muang The town plaza is right outside the grounds of Wat Phumin. Used for ceremonial purposes in the past, now it is a hangout place for locals and travelers alike. On the weekends, the walking street comes alive with Northern-style street food and souvenirs. Local artists showcase

their works here—from postcards, paintings, t-shirts mostly based on the mural of Whisper of Love.

Wat Phra That Khao Noi Also known as the Blessing Buddha, the stunning 29.5 foot Golden Buddha is the highlight at Wat Phra That Khao Noi. 303 steps lead you to a beautiful view over Nan, although there is also a road leading up. The best time to go is at sunrise or sunset. Built in 1487, the temple is just outside the main city center of Nan. The statue itself was erected in 1999 on the late King’s Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 72nd birthday.

An annual temple fair is held (usually in May) with sky-rockets lit in the Buddha’s honor. Admission is free here and while it is recommended to have your own car, another easy way to get to Wat Phra That Khao Noi is either by taxi or songthaew. The temple is open daily from 8am to 5pm.

There is more to Nan than just a sleepy little town. It is home to ancient temples dating way before Nan was even part of Thailand. For those uninterested in temples and mountains, stop at Nan Art Café for a selection of Europeanstyle pastries, cakes and drinks. Or spend a few hours at Nan Riverside Art Gallery, a tranquil hub founded by Winai Prabripoo, one of Thailand’s best modern artists. Nan hosts longboat races on the river every October, the tradition dating back centuries, to honor the end of the rainy season. Either on foot or wheels, you will find traces of history, as far as the 13th century, embedded in the old town in the streets, architecture or food. Take your pick among the 400 temples in Nan, the eye-catching Wat Sri Panton with its all gold sculptures and the double sevenheaded Nagas on the staircase, or Wat Ming Muang with its stunning white carved stucco exterior, considered to be the inspiration for Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple) in Chiang Mai. You can even participate in an exorcising ceremony at Wat Phra Kerd. And last but not least, don’t forget to pay your respects at Wat That Chae Haeng, an ancient Buddhist temple built almost six centuries ago. Nan is yet to be fully discovered by the hordes of tourists visiting Thailand every year and you can get there several ways.

Nan’s tiny airport connects with Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok no less than four times a day. By air, Bangkok is an hour and a half away from Nan and it is highly recommended to check on prices and dates before catching a flight out through Nok Air or Thai Air Asia. If you prefer your feet on the ground, be prepared for a long trip—at least 10 hours. You can get buses from Mo Chit bus station, with two buses leaving every morning and evening. For travel within Nan province, there are minibus services available every hour.

Although, considering the winding roads, you might feel safer on Green buses which travel through Phayao or Phrae and Lampang. Of course, considering the vague schedules, time and rates are liable to sudden change so check in advance before you leave your hotel although most hotels and guesthouse staff provide advance tickets for a small fee as well. If you’re traveling directly to Nan city, the train is not advisable as the nearest train station is in Den Chai; which is 2.5 hours from the city although buses run every couple of hours from Den Chai to Nan.

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Meticulously Maintained With Stunning Views

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This 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom Pool Villa is located in a fully completed development just minutes from the Banyan Golf Course and 10 minutes from Hua Hin’s 5 billion-baht BluPort Shopping Mall.

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Living Area: 317 m2 Land Area: 1,200 m2 17,900,000 THB

Built by Hua Hin’s best-selling developer, this home includes many extras and upgrades. Sitting on a big land plot of 1,200 square meters, the main house features 287 square meters of living space encompassing 3 en-suite bedrooms with built in wardrobes and dressing tables, an open plan kitchen, dining room and living room, a laundry room and a guest toilet. Within the master bathroom you’ll find a bathtub and an indoor and outdoor shower.

Further enhancements include air conditioning and fans throughout, a double water filtration system & a security system.

An especially spacious covered outdoor terrace looks out onto the colorful mature tropical gardens as well as mountain and countryside views and the extra-large 5 by 12-meter swimming pool.

Additionally, the property features a 30 square meter en-suite guesthouse and a 28 square meter covered carport with electric gate and a large storeroom.

The estate benefits from shuttle bus service four times a day into town and back, perfect if you would like to rent out your home plus 24-hour security, common area maintenance and refuse collection.

Maintenance fees include a gardener for 1.5 hours, 6 days per week and pool cleaning twice weekly.

This home is being offered almost furnished at 17,900,000.

To view the complete picture catalog of this property, visit www.hothuahinproperty.com, reference number AG-B159. To arrange a personal tour call 084 387 5699 or email info@ hothuahinproperty.com or call the owner, 098 904 7033.

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n easy 2.5 hours’ drive from Bangkok and right in the heart of Thailand’s popular seaside town of Hua Hin, you’ll find the Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin. Opened at the beginning of last year, this highend Holiday Inn is redefining luxury with a palm-fringed castaway vibe, along with some of the finest accommodations. It is also notable in that it is located right next to the immensely popular Vana Nava Water Jungle and as a guest of the hotel you have free daily use of its fun-filled waterpark facilities.

The resort boasts 300 rooms and suites in the highest building in Hua Hin. Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple or with the family, the Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin can cater to your every whim, delivering unforgettable fun and a vacation you’d definitely splash out for.

The décor of the resort is influenced by Hua Hin’s fishing village history. Walk inside and you’ll find a lively interior scheme inspired by the vivid colors of the fishing fleet, wicker accents that reflect the traditional Thai fish traps and the original seascapes painted by a local artist that hang in each room.

Guests have their choice of rooms or suites; each designed specially to accommodate their needs and company. While relaxing in your room, perhaps utilizing the hotels free Wi-Fi, you can soak in the expansive view of the sea and Hua Hin’s tranquil hills. Downstairs, the expansive sea views can be enjoyed from all of the restaurants and bars, the fitness center, spa, two infinity pools and even the massive Kids Club.

The resort’s food and beverage outlets offer international as well as local cuisine. Each dish served combines the freshest ingredients and exciting flavors from breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. You can relax with a cocktail at the Pool Bar as you alternate between the Jacuzzi and the infinity pools, dine at the hotel’s Plamong Restaurant, and afterwards enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city and sea from Vana Nava Sky located on the top floor. The Sky Bar was the newest addition to the resort and is decorated by worldrenowned designer Ashley Sutton.

The drink menu offers tantalizing choices of original cocktails created by global ‘Mixultant’ Joseph Boroski. Right outside the bar is the glass-bottomed Vana Nava Sky Deck, extending beyond

the hotel’s rooftop and providing an exhilarating view of the Gulf of Thailand, Hua Hin and the surrounding countryside.

As for your little ones, they might want to run wild at Bryde’s Kids Club. Named after the endangered Bryde’s whales that inhabit the Gulf of Thailand, it is the largest Kids Club in Hua Hin. Creatively designed in a pirate theme, there are five zones filled with engaging activities such as arts and crafts, children’s aerobics, and even a pirate ship with ball pit. For older kids, a computer zone has been thoughtfully added along with a TV lounge and a reading area.

For those who cannot stay away from business, Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin provides an ideal environment to work in while still relaxed. An eventplanning team is always on site to cater to your needs, whether they are intimate gatherings or huge parties in one of the largest ballrooms in Hua Hin with state-of-the-art A/V system and soundproof partitions. The resort also has five function rooms for smaller events and a boardroom seating fifteen executives. Their hospitality extends to the water park and nearby venues such as True Arena Hua Hin.

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Speaking of nearby venues, True Arena Hua Hin is a must-go for the serious sports enthusiast. One of the best sporting facilities in Thailand, the arena hosts eleven professional grade tennis courts; two FIFA regulations sized football pitches, 1.2 km jogging trail and a multi-sport complex for basketball, volleyball, futsal or badminton. There is also a 25m rooftop pool, 1,500 square meters of state of the art strength and cardio equipment and a squash court. You will also find a café and even an on-site physio room with therapist!

Once you’ve settled in, grab your swimsuits, slather on the sunblock and walk next door to the Vana Nava Hua Hin Water Park. As mentioned, guests of the resort are given complimentary and unlimited access to the waterpark, an exotic tropical environment with 19 attractions, including a variety of food options, souvenir shops and year-round events. Make sure to check out one of Asia’s tallest man-made waterfalls at over 31meters high. In addition, the park also offers adrenaline-pumping rides, including the largest water slides in Thailand, Abyss, Aqua Loop and the first and only multi-play attraction in the country, Aqua Course.

The adventures are endless at the Holiday Inn Vana Nava Hua Hin — from Asia’s first Jungle Water Park, True Arena Hua Hin located close by as well as the resort mall Bluport. While the little ones play at the Kids’ Club, parents can visit their infinity pools, spoil themselves at the spa or sink a few holes at a nearby golf course.

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Le Colonial Beach Club If sightseeing is off your radar for now, retire to Le Colonial Beach Club, a complimentary shuttle bus away from the resort. Among the century-old teak beachside villas, an elegant timber beach villa is the headquarters of the club. Decorated in the colonial style of architecture, the vintage charm has been fully renovated to offer every activity and facility under the sun. Relax in your personal beach hut or the infinity pool, enjoy the freshest of local cuisine while you soak in the sun. Here, you have all the time in the world; just kick back and let yourself immerse in the soft sand and blue seas, to your heart’s content.

The Holiday Inn Resort Vana Nava Hua Hin offers so much more than just a place to rest your head at night. If you are planning a visit to Hua Hin or have friends coming to visit, this hotel has it all.

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Watches as Investments

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oor interest rates and the recent lackluster performance in crypto currencies have moved investors to purchase investments they can actually touch.

Property, wine and art have become popular investment assets of late and the 2018 Knight Frank Luxury Index shows surprising growth potential in watches.

For decades watches have been symbols of luxury, wealth and personal taste. When it comes to watches as investments, the market is dominated by two brands: Rolex and Patek Philippe. Rolex watches span the gamut from affordable to exclusive, starting at less than $6,000 and soaring to limited-edition models that cost more than $300,000.

In 2017 a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, once owned by the late actor and race car driver Paul Newman, a gift from his wife Joanne Woodward, sold for an astonishing $17.8 million USD’s. The watch had been inscribed with a message from Woodward “Drive carefully with me” and experts are still considering if the watch would have sold for less had it not been worn by Newman himself.

Watches, along with items like stamps, antiques, and vintage cars, are a growing new form of alternative investment with some affluent Singaporeans often investing some 5-8% of their wealth in these alternatives. It’s worth noting that unlike most other asset classes, an alternative investment like watches has a low correlation to other assets like stocks and bonds and to the financial markets in general. A stock market boom or crash might alter the value of gold but these fluctuations do not directly impact the value of your watches, in fact, they might even hold steady.

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said John Reardon, the international head of the watches at Christie’s.

And the market for watches that cost less than $10,000 “is one of the areas of most aggressive growth at the moment.”

According to the Knight Frank Luxury Index 2018, watches make great investments because as an asset, they are surprisingly resilient and nonvolatile. More importantly, tracking the Knight Frank Luxury Index of performance by asset class, though watch investments only showed 5% growth across 12 months, longer 5 and 10 year periods showed promising returns.

Investment grade watches managed to grow a whopping 23% across a 5 year term and 69% over a decade.

While it is true that it is not the most appreciable assets, it is the least volatile which makes it a safe middle ground with little downside. Like most commodities and assets, an “investment grade watch” is often (but not always) a high value, limited supply timepiece. That is not to mean that the model is limited edition (though it is not uncommon) but simply that there’s limited supply or at least, an indefinite waitlist for that particular model. That said, most investment grade watches retail prices are out of reach for most middle class investors, starting with sums over 5 digits.

Then of course, there is the emotional draw of watchmaking which makes it an asset unlike most other than art, wine and whiskey.

There’s a level of artisanship associated with fine watchmaking – from the ingenious mechanisms used to calculate and track our temporal place and position in the universe, to the artistry involved in decorating, finishing and generally dressing up a timepiece from both inside and outside, the world of high horology serves as a multi-dimensional canvas that combines art and science in one genre.

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Collectors admire not only the innovation and mechanical craftsmanship of an object but they also appreciate the design and the beauty of it. It is a fine conversation starter with an opportunity to meet likeminded people. There are certain pieces in very limited numbers that provide the collector with a bespoke experience. The collector can get to know the creator of the object and be personally involved in the details of the design. Those items often provide the collector with a wonderful feeling of connection with both the creator and the item itself.

With vintage watches, there is almost a fetish for a given watch to be made up of exactly the same parts it was when it left the manufacture, even if those parts are damaged or even corroded. It is for this reason that vintage Rolex watches are among the few watches not sent back to HQ because the Geneva brand takes great pride in ensuring that your Rolex timepiece returns to you with specifications in line with their latest improvements and innovations. From an investor perspective, these modifications make the vintage model more robust but the drawback is that it is no longer a complete watch authentic to its period of production. In these instances, an appraiser or a knowledgeable collector is a valuable resource.

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Due diligence is key. Even then, knowing all this, the resale of a watch is not as simple as going to eBay. A pawn shop is out of the question due to commission issues, and an auction house simply takes too big a cut of the proceeds, meaning that you have to not just sell above what you paid but also account for the “seller’s cut”. Ultimately, investing in watches goes beyond the process of buying and selling watches, understanding which brands make collectible models might be a good starting point but to turn a decent profit requires that you also have a large network of brand or retail contacts and a database of other collectors who might buy your pieces from your collection.

Websites like WatchBox and Hodinkee go beyond just selling watches and aim to create greater transparency for people who buy watches for thousands, not millions, of dollars. They want to increase visibility in a market that has often been opaque.

According to Danny Govberg, the chief executive of WatchBox. “Watches have an underlying value, just like a diamond. You can take a diamond anywhere in the world and sell it. We’re creating a worldwide market for watches.”

Knight Frank’s recent survey found the number one reason why people buy scarce luxury goods is simply the joy of ownership.

The second is capital appreciation, the third the provision of a safe haven for capital investment, followed by investment portfolio diversification and, lastly, status among peers.

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Frank Bruno, One Of Britain’s Most Be-Loved Sports Hero’s He is an ex-heavyweight champion of the world who fought Mike Tyson not once, but twice. He is an outspoken mental health activist and accomplished actor. One of Britain’s most well-loved sports personalities, Frank Bruno the former professional boxer competed from 1892 to 1996. Although he is now retired, he remains active through varied appearance requests—ranging from dinner events, charity fund raisers and theatre shows.

On Saturday January 12th Frank Bruno was in Hua Hin for a Gala Dinner at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort where he wowed the crowd with stories of glory as well as some of his life’s darker moments.

Sponsored by Orchid Palm Homes in association with Thai Visa, the InterContinental’s ballroom was filled with fans who were thrilled to be able to share their own personal moments with the champ of watching his fights back in the day as well as taking cherished photos with the exheavyweight champion.

Franklyn Roy Bruno was born on November 16, 1961 to Robert and Lynette Bruno in Hammersmith, London. As a child, he attended Swaffield Primary and Oak Hill Schools in Sussex, England. By the age of 9, he was boxing at the local Wandsworth Boys Club. Bruno credits his father as one of his greatest inspirations, including his trainer, the late George Francis, his first amateur trainer John Levington and his manager Terry Lawless.

As an amateur boxer he amassed a 20-1 career, losing only to (and eventually beating) Joe Christie while representing the Philip Game Amateur Boxing Club. His amateur career culminated with Frank boxing for Young England and becoming the youngest ever Amateur British

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Champion at 18 years of age. Bruno was signed as a professional shortly afterwards in 1982. He had a highly publicized and extremely eventful career, highlighted by him winning the WBC heavyweight title from Oliver McCall in 1995. He holds an impressive 95% knockout rate from 40 of the 45 fights he won. He has also won the European heavyweight title in 1985.

Shortly after he became world champion, Bruno faced Mike Tyson for the second time—the first was in 1989 when he challenged Tyson for the same title. Bruno performed unusually poorly due to a severe eye injury and he was beaten in round three. This bout turned out to be his last as a professional as he was advised not to fight any more at risk of permanent blindness in his damaged eye. Bruno retired soon after the fight. However, he still remains physically fit and boxing is still part of his training routine. Bruno completed the 2011 London Marathon which is the third marathon he has run successfully.

He has also run numerous half marathons, in support of charity.

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Bruno now spends his free time on varied appearance requests. Between 2004 and 2012, he made personal appearances, acted in TV shows and voice over adverts. Some of his notable TV appearances include The Sooty Show, The Royal Variety Show and Sports Relief. He has also appeared on the sofa with Piers Morgan and Philip Scofield. In addition, he has also performed as Robin Hood in Bristol and Bradford, as well as Ringmaster in Goldilocks and the 3 Bears in Birmingham. In 2013, Bruno was featured with his daughter Rachel in the BBC Three documentary Rachel Bruno: My Dad and Me. A known music lover, his favorites include Gregory Isaac, Bob Marley, Michael Jackson, Sting, Shabba Ranks, Beenie Man, Ray Charles, George Michael, Mary J Blige and Sammy Davis Jr. In 1995, he released a cover version of “Eye of the Tiger” and in 2006, he was one of a number of celebrities who were recorded on the World Cup song, “Who Do You Think You Are Kidding Jurgen Klinsmann?”

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Bruno married Laura Mooney in 1990 and shares three children with her-Nicola, Rachel and Franklyn. They divorced in 2001 after which Bruno states he hit rock bottom. “It was too much pressure, too much pressure,” added Bruno. “I was driving all over the country and getting home and then cooking, ironing and cleaning. I lost it, I couldn’t go on.” He was diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder in 2003. Bruno has long since spoken of his stance on mental health saying "Mental illness is a terrible thing to have to cope with but I’ve learnt it’s a fight you can win if you live your life the right way". He established The Frank Bruno Foundation and also supports many charities for mental health, both financially and with his time. He is also a patron for The Shannon Bradshaw Trust, a children's charity. In 2006, Bruno and his partner Yvonne Clydesdale announced the birth of their daughter Freya.

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Bruno was awarded the MBE in 1990 for his services to boxing and he received an honorary doctorate from Bournemouth University for boxing achievements and work with mental health issues. Speaking after he picked up his doctorate award, the former WBC heavyweight champion said: "This honour, I would like to think, it’s not only for my achievements in boxing, but also in recognition of the work and the constant battle I'm trying to fight on behalf of the sufferers and caregiver’s of sufferers who have experienced this terrible curse of mental health. "I am honoured more than I can truly express in these few words and I thank the people that put me forward and voted for me to get this honour."

Bruno has also published two books, including his autobiography Frank: Fighting Back which won the Best Autobiography category of the British Sports Book Awards in 2006.

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TA2 Racing Returns For Its 2nd Season

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he inaugural season for TA2 turned out to be spectacular and as exciting as everyone had expected. Born out of an idea by veteran Super Car competitor Craig Corliss, best known for running ‘V8 Supercars’, firstly a Ford Falcon and latterly a Holden Commodore.

Joining the TSS racing programme for the 2018 season filling a niche in Thai Motorsport slotting in between the evergreen A-, B- and C-segment production car categories and Super Car/FIA GT3 cars. TA2 allowed

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drivers to make the step from any junior rank, or karting background to fine-tune their skills in an affordable car with low running costs.

system. Additionally, they come with a 9-inch Detroit locking diff, Auto Blip and Traction Control which further improves driveability.

The ever-popular TA2 concept is currently enjoying 40 plus car grids in the US and is booming in Australia and Scandinavia. The car has been optimised for Asia, having a Bespoke paddle shift 6 speed sequential transmission as well as featuring a fully integrated MoTeC M150 engine management and data acquisition

Seven Trans-Am cars, Dodge Challenger, Mustang, Camaro, started on the grid for the season opener at the Sepang Circuit Malaysia in March. The TA2 cars were always going to be a welcome and exciting addition to the Super Series. Philip Massoud was the winner of the first race.

After the successful debut of the TA2 cars in the Super Series first rounds in Sepang Malaysia, Craig Corliss and Philip Massoud first and second places gave them an early advantage in the championship.

Chang International Circuit Buriram was the venue for rounds 3 & 4. The driver and teams lining up were, Don Pastor, TEC Asian Championship, Poramin Meesamanyont, B-Quik Racing Team, Craig Corless TA2 Racing, Grant Supaphong, TA2 Racing Team, Narin Naeosathon, B

Quik Racing Team, Gregory Bennett, Amerasian Fragrance Racing, Philip Massoud, TAS Asia, Michael Freeman, Innovation Motorsport.

Philip managed to get the upper hand in both races and left the circuit at the end of the weekend leading the championship.

The 12th Baan Saeng Grand Prix, an international motorsport racing event was the venue to host over 200 hundred car drivers from 24

countries. This was an excellent venue to showcase the TA2 class.

Baan Saeng was a typical challenging street circuit with tight corners and an uneven surface making this a very challenging time for all drivers. The position of the garage on the beachfront gave the crowds an excellent opportunity for them to see at first hand all the teams hard at work on the cars.

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TA2 welcomed Lenso with newcomer driver Cem Yudulmuz in car 35 the mustang. The street circuit lived up to its reputation with many incidents, forcing the safety car to be deployed on a couple of occasions throughout the weekend of racing.

There was no quarter given over a hard-fought 2 days of racing. There was no let up from the championship leader with Philip winning Saturday's race and Craig Sunday.

The championship was turning out to be everything the organisers wanted, fast, furious muscle car door to door racing. It was the turn of Bira international Racing circuit in Pattaya to host rounds 7 and 8. A home track for a number of the drivers. On a tight circuit over a hot weekend in September the cars were pushed to their limits. It was a testimony to

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all the mechanics and drivers that put on such a fanatic exhibition for the crowd. It was a weekend of ups and downs where first place went to Michael Freemans and Craig Corliss.

The drivers left us just as we always wanted, looking forward to the final races of the season. It was any of the top 3 drivers, Philip, Craig or Michael for the championship.

All the team’s mechanics, drivers and staff had worked very hard to make the first season of TA2 as memorable as possible. It lived up to all the hype and expectations, these muscle cars had put on a great show. So, it was off to Buriram for the final races of the season. There was just one point separating the top two drivers Craig Corliss and Philip Massoud. With an eye on next season already there was a welcome

addition to the line-up with Prince of Malaysia joining the starting grid as well as a few more surprises lined up for next season.

The tension for the drivers was palpable. It had been a long hardfought season, but there was one more push for that coveted number one position. Chang international circuit had been a favourite venue earlier in the season that Philip Massoud had excelled at. He didn’t disappoint, even though the racing was fast and furious with all the drivers pushing hard as possible it was Philip's weekend taking the Championship with 2 first places. All the teams can be very pleased that the first season for TA2 had been a resounding success.

So, what about next season? After a long deliberation with TSS and TA2, the format has been changed to encourage more drivers to get their foot on the first rung of the ladder of exhilarating driver experience. The grid is set to grow for next season with inclusions of drivers from Australia, Europe & South America.

We are looking forward to the season’s opener in Malaysia April 2019.

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身体健康检查可在出入境检验 检疫局办理，无犯罪记录证明 由居住地的公安局出示。这两 份文件需要由专业翻译公司译 成泰文，经过公证处公证后， 在当地外事侨务办公室做双认 证。如果一些外事侨务办公室 无泰文认证服务，可去泰国 使、领馆申请签证时一起做。 由于该签证的相关规定时常有 些变化，在准备申请材料之 前，最好先向泰国使、领馆详 细咨询。 持O-A签证入境泰国后，应在 90天内去当地的移民局办理换 证手续。第一次签证可在泰国 居住一年时间。一年期满后， 就可转成长期居住签证。 问：外国人在泰国如何获得医 疗保健服务？（How do foreigners have healthcare in Thailand?） 答：在泰国居住的外国人，一 般都会购买商业医疗保险。保 险的类型分团体、家庭和个 人。保险项目主要有牙科、住 院、疫苗接种、门诊、替代疗 法和辅助医疗、孕产妇保险、

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公司，主要依据投保人的年 龄和所涵盖的地理区域来确 定保费额。毋庸置疑，年龄 越大，保费越高。另外，由 于美国的医药费高，包含美 国的国际医疗保险的保费 也是最高的。泰国本地的保 险公司通常起始的保费都很 低，一旦投保人有了赔付记 录，续保时的保费就会大幅 度上涨。

• 扣除：为了降低保费，投保

人通常会自行支付一部分医 疗费用，即保费扣除。保险 公司可以提供高达100%的 保率，但相应的保费也会增 加。扣除方式可以按每次或 每年总赔付额的一定比例， 或只扣除某些特定疾病的医 疗费。投保人可根据自己的

实际情况，与保险公司协商一 个适当的扣除方式和扣除率， 最大限度地用好保险。 • 保额：通常按终身最大保额、

年最大保额和某种疾病的最大 保额计算。泰国各个医疗保险 公司的年最大保额在100万至 350万美元之间。超过最大保 额的医疗费用，将由投保人自 行支付。

• 等候期：各项保险生效前，都

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票、银行转账或信用卡支付。除了泰铢外，有 些保险公司还会接受美元、英镑或欧元。付款 期也可协商，可以是逐月、逐季、半年或一年 一付。

• 赔付：医疗保险的赔付需要保险人申请。一般

说来，门诊费是投保人先行向医疗机构支付， 然后向保险公司申请返还。如果一些保险公司 与就医的机构有业务往来，投保人只要出示保 险证明，就无须支付保险所承担的费用。对于 投保了的急诊病人，绝大多数保险公司都会直 接向医疗机构支付全额医疗救助费。由于急诊 时投保人很少能亲自与保险公司联系，这就需 要投保人提前做好准备，让亲友或身边的人能 在第一时间获得相关信息，通知保险公司。非 紧急情况下住院治疗前，保险公司都会让投保 人签署一份《治疗保证书》，以便让保险公司 与医院联系。赔付延误有时是因为投保人所治 疗的疾病不在保险的范围内，更多延误的原因 是申请赔付的文件不齐，或者手续不完整。所 以，投保人应了解赔付申请的详细流程和具体 要求。另外，每次向保险公司提交的赔付申请 材料要保存一套复印件，以备日后查验。

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Bumrungrad Health Briefs Older Adults with Diabetes Face Unique Health Challenges Diabetes is a serious disease at any age.

In recent years, type 2 diabetes has reached epidemic levels among younger people in nearly every region of the world, with Asia being especially hard hit.

Despite the trend in younger groups, the largest portion of the 400 million diabetes continues to have its greatest impact among adults aged 65 and older, with countries like the U.S. reporting diabetes rates of 25 percent for the 65-and-older population.

The graying of the world’s population is driving type 2 diabetes rates higher among the elderly, who face a unique set of challenges in managing this chronic medical condition.

Here are four serious challenges for elderly patients with diabetes.

1. Drug interactions pose risks The older we get, the more likely we are to be diagnosed with one or more chronic diseases. Dealing with multiple diseases usually involves taking multiple drugs prescribed by different doctors.

Each medication can affect the way other drugs work and how long they stay in the body; interactions can increase the blood level of some drugs, causing toxicity, or lower the level of other drugs, rendering them ineffective. In addition to interactions between drugs, foods and nutrients can also produce adverse drug interactions , as can certain medical conditions — diseases of the liver and kidneys can slow the body’s rate of drug metabolism . Aging itself is also correlated with slower drug metabolization.

2. Exercise is still important Effectively managing diabetes requires a vigilant approach to diet and nutrition, physical activity, monitoring blood sugar levels , and taking medication as prescribed. The benefits of exercise can be as powerful for older diabetic patients as they are for younger patients. Alternating between aerobic exercise and resistance/ strength training at moderate intensity is

generally safe for older adults and makes it easier to control blood sugar levels and body weight.

3. Be vigilant about depression At first glance, diabetes and depression don’t appear to have much in common, but the truth is, the two diseases tend to go “hand in hand” and in combination, they represent a major health threat. Regardless of age, having type 2 diabetes can increase the risk of depression by up to two to three times, compared to people without diabetes.

When both diabetes and depression are present together, a patient’s quality of life can suffer greatly. Controlling diabetes requires motivation, energy, attention to detail, and exercise and physical activity — and depression can overpower these healthy habits, reducing motivation, replacing energy with fatigue, altering eating habits, and impairing concentration and memory function.

4. Protect your vision Aging has an impact on most people’s eyesight, but diabetes can lead to the more serious vision threat known as diabetic retinopathy (DR) — the most common cause of blindness in diabetics and a leading microvascular complication among elderly patients.

Diabetic retinopathy damages the retina , the layer of nerves which lines the back of the eye-ball. DR is a by-product of the cumulative long-term inflammation damage caused by years of living with elevated blood sugar levels. A patient’s DR risk increases the longer he or she has diabetes. The disease is most prevalent among patients with at least 20 years of diabetes history.

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This 5 Bedroom, 6 Bathroom Villa stands on a 2400 sqm plot and benefits from a sophisticated security system and outdoor 'Sonos' music system, great for relaxing & entertaining.

This home is sold fully furnished complete with a Palm Hills Lifetime Family Golf Membership.

To view the complete picture catalog of this property, visit www.hothuahinproperty.com, reference number AG-V175. To arrange a personal tour call 084 387 5699 or email info@ hothuahinproperty.com.

43,950,000 THB Large Absolute Beachfront Penthouse With Mesmerizing Ocean Views Absolute beachfront condominiums rarely come on the market in Hua Hin, especially the enviable penthouse’s, due their rarity. Located next to the beautiful Five-Star Anantara Hua Hin Resort is this incredibly expansive 367 square meter, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. All bedrooms are en-suite, all with ocean views and deck access.

The master suite is exceptionally spacious and benefits from a walk in closet and oversized master bathroom. Additionally, there is a very large lounge and dining area, a smaller lounge, a large kitchen with plenty of counterspace, a guest powder room and an office.

Hua Hin North

Beds: 3

Baths: 3

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Living area: 750 m2

Land area: 367 m2

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