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Thani Talk NONTHABURI NEIGHBORHOOD REACH
Serving the Nonthaburi community and supporting local charities since 1994
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Highlights: NNR Klong Tour Page 30-31
Highlights: NNR Socials Running Dinner Pages 38-39
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NNR (Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach) is a not-for-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to serving the Nonthaburi community and supporting local charities since 1994. We achieve this by publishing Thani Talk, a free monthly magazine that has a distribution of 1,400 copies, as well as hosting an annual charity bazaar. We host monthly socials and organize monthly tours. There are no membership dues, and anyone living in Nonthaburi is already a member.
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NNR BOARD 2016-2017 Chairperson
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NNR President’s Letter
Passing the Torch on the NNR Board This is the time of year we start saying goodbye to friends and neighbors. Several of our NNR board members are moving on. I would like to wish them all safe and easy transitions and thank them from the bottom of my heart for their dedication and service to our community. Denise Warta, NNR social coordinator, has done an amazing job with our socials, from coffee mornings with cool and varied themes, to roof top bar evenings with our working partners, and holiday events that include the entire family. Wanda Grove, charity coordinator, has gone above and beyond the call of duty to support the poor and needy of Pakkret, making sure that community donations are distributed to the charities supported by NNR and working closely with the charities themselves. She has also been an integral part of the NNR Bazaar raffle team. Shana DeHaven, Thani Talk distribution coordinator, has ensured that we all receive the paper issue as soon as it is printed. She has had the foresight to make sure that inclement weather does not leave us with soggy copies. Shana has also served as liaison with Chaengwattana Community Church.
Laura Sadowski transitioned out of her role as Thani Talk advert coordinator and proofreader at the end of 2016. Her work finding and working with advertisers has enabled us to grow and finance our monthly publication. I don’t know where to start thanking Laura, who has been an active part of the community for over a decade and whose influence and hard work will continue to be felt for years. Elizabeth Bredin, who has been part of the team organizing the fabulous monthly tours, has given us walking tours of downtown Bangkok and klong trips to the monk’s bowl village just to name a few. I would like to welcome the following incoming team members: Socials – Chantal Bremner; Charity Coordinators – Mare Harvey and Cyndy Henry; Thani Talk Distribution – Alyson Espinoza Diaz; Communications Kiki O’Connor; and Thani Talk Adverts - Ginny Condra. To all of our community members who are moving on, we wish you well and all the best in your new home; we are sad to see you leave. To those of you returning in August, have a fun summer, we look forward to hearing about your adventures and seeing you at the NNR welcome coffee in September.
Inside This Issue NNR Social
Calendar of Events
NNR President’s Letter NNR May Social NNR May Tour Cover Story Fitness & Activities Grapevine Tips Highlights: NNR March Tour Charity News Travel NNR Social PEOPLE: Profile Restaurant Review
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Henrietta Bullinger President, NNR
May 1: Labor Day May 5: Coronation Day May 10: Visakha Bucha Day May 12: NNR May Tour (p. 5) May 14: Mother’s Day, USA May 16: Start of New Thai School Year (Traffic!) May 19: NNR Social , Mini Bazaar, (p. 4)
Cover photo by Ibolya Jeszenszky Golden Mount at Wat Saket, Bangkok tenrupeach.smugmug.com
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NNR May Social
LAST NNR SOCIAL OF THIS SCHOOL YEAR! FRIDAY, MAY 19 10AM-3PM
MINI BAZAAR HOSTED BY
39/1250 THE PRESTIGE NICHADA THANI LEARN ABOUT ALL THE AVAILABLE RENTALS IN NICHADA -This social will be a little bit different from the usual one. It will be a busy day filled with vendors selling jewelry, clothes, bags, athletic tops, maps and stainless steel products. -If you need gifts to take home or just something new for you, this is the social to attend. -Nichada will be serving food items from the Vapor menu. -You don’t need to bring anything. Just grab some friends, money to shop and chat with everyone before they leave for the summer. -Questions, please contact Denise at: cdwarta@yahoo.com. -Looking forward to seeing you all there! Arlani Design Group
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NNR May Tour
Amazing Thailand—We Agree!
The “Amazing Thailand” ad campaign of the Tourism Authority of Thailand is familiar to us all. It claims, with perfect accuracy, that “Thailand is a kingdom of wonder, filled with spectacular … cultural and historical attractions”. Join NNR’s final tour of the season as we visit one of the Kingdom’s great treasuries—The Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall in the Dusit Palace Complex. Ananta Samakhom currently hosts the “Arts of the Kingdom” exhibition that displays sophisticated art pieces and crafts made of precious materials by the craftsmen of the Queen Sirikit Institute, an organization under the royal patronage which raises living standards in rural areas by encouraging craftspeople to study, learn and create traditional crafts. The masterpieces include golden and bejeweled models of the royal barges, 10 meter tall carved teak panels, golden thrones, intricately woven baskets, sumptuous embroidery and incredible Thai textiles. As we are entering a royal palace, proper attire is required by The Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall which does not allow shorts or sleeveless clothing for women. Please wear a long skirt (past the knee) or Thai Sarong. We will be required to check our purses, cameras and phones, so please bring a small bag. After the tour of the Throne Hall, we will have lunch in a small cafe within the beautiful gardens of the palace grounds. Susanne Rodrigues and Elizabeth Bredin, NNR Tour Leaders
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When: Friday, May 12, 2017 Time: Meet at 8.30 am at the Chevron Theatre, ISB. Return is planned for 2pm. Cost: 500 THB (includes entrance ticket, locker fee and transportation)- lunch is self pay.
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Cover Story Annual Farewell Issue Each May, many in our community are in a state of transition as they prepare to return to their home countries or head to another international post. The experience can be unsettling and oftentimes stressful. Moving one’s home, along with marriange, divorce, child birth, and job change, can be among life’s more challenging experiences. In the rush to pack up and depart, some people miss the chance to get together with friends to say good-bye. In steps Thani Talk’s Annual Farewell Issue. The cover story each May features brief messages from neighbors who will soon leave Thailand. They share their plans and memories and tips with you. This year, many NNR board members are leaving Thailand at the end of the school year. We thank them for all their contributions to the community. You’ll find their good-byes on the following pages, beginning with Laura Sadowski, who served on the NNR board
for many years as Thani Talk advertising coordinator. As the news editor, I had the pleasure of working with Laura to meet countless deadlines through the years. I’m so thankful for her help. I will also miss fellow NNR board members Elizabeth Bredin, Shana DeHaven, Wanda Grove, and Denise Warta. What a terrific group of talented and caring ladies! This year, an interesting piece of advice that popped up repeatedly was: Enjoy those foot massages! The farewells reflect our diverse, international community. In addition to good-byes from American friends, the coverage also includes the parting notes of neighbors from Sweden, Japan, Canada, Hong Kong, Mexico, Australia, and Ethiopia. I wish you all safe travels and exciting new adventures! Liz Lu, Editor, Thani Talk
Laura Sadowski, American: Returning to Arizona
Nationality: USA Hometown: It’s complicated. All I know is that this is the longest I ever lived anywhere. Other postings: None, unless Phoenix, Arizona counts as a posting. Company that brought you to Thailand: My husband, Ed Sadowski, works for Microchip Technology, Inc. Number of years in Thailand: 17 Number of children: 3; Adam is 27, Eric is 23, and Kayla is 18. 10
Moving to: Gilbert, Arizona USA Plans: We will be moving back to Arizona with Ed continuing to work for Microchip at the company headquarters in Chandler, Arizona. But first, we will spend the summer in our house in Bend, Oregon before settling our youngest child in university in Seattle, Washington and then heading to the Arizona desert. I hope to eventually get back into the nursing career I left so many years ago, but will take some time to repatriate and reconnect with family and friends. Memories: My children grew up here, so of course my memories are first drawn to their experiences. ISB is not just a school; it’s a way of life. From teachers who know the kids to all of the extra curricular activities to amazing school trips to friendships that reach around the world, this ISB experience has been powerful and life changing. Next, my memories take me to the people I have known and the precious friendships I have formed here as so many have come and gone and sometimes come back again! Finally, I think of the beautiful country of Thailand with its colors, smells, and flavors which, over the years, has worked its way into my heart and soul, and which I will so dearly miss. Advice for newcomers: My advice to newcomers is simple-join! The opportunities are almost endless and include things from exercise groups to educational opportunities to volunteer work. You will be able to find meaningful past times, no matter what you enjoy doing, while building relationships and making memories-which is really what it’s all about.
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Lidya Tefera, Ethiopian: Back to School in Addis Ababa Nationality: Ethiopian Hometown: Addis Ababa Age: 18 Reason that you came to Thailand: For medical treatment How long have you been in Thailand: Since October 2016. Planning to return to Ethiopia in late May. Going back to what city and country: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Plans: My plan is for starting school as a high school senior. Memories of Thailand: The vacations, like going to the park and the book store with Bumble Bee Free Library. Message for Thani Talk readers: Thailand is a good country. Thais are nice people.
Elizabeth Bredin, American: Heads to London Moving to: London, England Plans: I plan to see my college son’s dorm room for the 1st time--what a treat! Memories: Trekking near Chiang Mai, NNR tours (xo Susanne R), sailing in Phang Nga Bay, OTOP fairs at Impact Arena. Advice for newcomers: Enjoy the “bubble” and also get out and about as much as you can. This is an easy country to explore--good infrastructure, friendly people, lots of signage and resources in English, plenty of transportation to take you wherever you might want to go. So, my advice is to find some friends with similar interests and go have fun!
Nationality: USA Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia Other postings: Tanzania, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Russia Company that brought you to Thailand: US Embassy Number of years in Thailand: 3 Number of children: 3 May 2017
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Denise Warta, American: Family Reunites in Minnesota
Nationality: American Hometown: Kanopolis, Kansas Other postings: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, Vermont, New York, Minnesota, Seoul South Korea, Beijing China, Company that brought you to Thailand: Cargill Number of years in Thailand: 4 years Number of children: 3, Aubrey attends Creighton University in Omaha Nebraska in Nursing School; Madison, senior at ISB; Carter, 8th grader at ISB Moving to: Victoria, Minnesota Plans: To be a family again. Help Aubrey plan her wedding, get Madison into university and Carter adjusted to being home. I’m sure I will find something to volunteer for. Memories: Thailand is a wonderful place to be posted, especially in Nichada. Fond memories will be the inhome foot massages, meeting so many great people, traveling, expensive and not very good wine, ISB, NNR, CCC, Booster. The wonderful opportunities my children had while being here. Advice for newcomers: Get involved. There are so many opportunities for everyone to do new and fun things. Meet new people, with over 50+ nationalities, it is a great way to have friends all over the world for a lifetime. Get out of Nichada. There is so much to do in Bangkok, Thailand, Asia and beyond. Enjoy and have fun!! 12
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Trudi Carleson, Swedish: Back Home to Bunkeflostrand day if you’re not interested in campus life. I studied law during my time in Nichada. You will figure out where your interests are. In Nichada, there are fitness clubs, book clubs, different associations, photo walks, NNR tours among others. So in total – my advice is to embrace the unique opportunity and make the best out of your time in Nichada. Travel, explore, make new friends, do stay over at hotels downtown and explore Bangkok. In other words use your time wisely for quality of life. . We will miss the fantastic luxury of quality time given to us as a family during our 5.5 years in Nichada. Nationality: Swedish Hometown: Bunkeflostrand, MALMÖ. Organization that brought you to Thailand: UNOPS (United Nations Office for Project Services) Number of years in Thailand: 5.5 Number of children: Malin (Mimi) and Ludwig Moving to: Bunkeflostrand, Sweden Plans: Turning a new page in the book of life. Memories: So many – and such lovely memories. Do your travels while you’re posted in Bangkok. One of our best trips was to Sri Lanka. And please keep in mind that it will be totally impossible to have too many foot massages. Advice for newcomers: Campus life at ISB is unique, and it might be easy to forget that one factor of the great school environment and the campus spirit is thanks to all the fabulous parents who put their time and efforts in as volunteers and coaches. ISB is in so many ways the great and fantastic centre point (i.e. for your children to meet their mates outside the class room but also for you as a parent to spend time and get to know your children’s friends and their parents. Make new friends by attending the adult education program, workshops, signing up for a shift in the Booster Hut, being a team parent, getting involved in the Booster Club, boards, committees, PTA etc. As a teacher in my profession and as a working mum before our arrival to Nichada, I would highly recommend embracing the possibilities and the unique opportunities to be involved in your children’s everyday life. Thanks to all the help that is possible in the Nichada life, we as spouses have been given the opportunity to take time off and enjoy being present and bonding with our growing child/children while they are still living at home. Sooner than we expect they are off to college – time flies! But of course there are plenty of different possibilities to keep yourself occupied during the May 2017
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Anthony Stennes, Canadian/Lao: New Beginnings in Toronto Nationality: Canadian/Lao Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Organization that brought you to Thailand: Assumption University / Impact Response Group Ltd., Number of years in Thailand: 5 Number of children: 1 and done Moving to what city and country: Toronto, Canada Plans: Plans to join the Canada Border Service Agency Memories: Samakee Road on Songkran and Halloween in Nichada Advice for newcomers: Join the Expats of Nichada Facebook Group, there are people with years of experience in this community that will be glad to point you in the right direction.
Mikiko Mizusawa, Japanese: Homeward Bound to Saitama Nationality: Japanese Hometown: Saitama, Japan Company that brought you to Thailand: Mitsui & Co. Number of years in Thailand: 3 years Number of children: 3 Moving to what city and country: Saitama, Japan Plans: We are going back to our hometown and are excited to see our family and friends. Memories: We had three great years in Thailand. We lived downtown for a year before we moved to Nichada in August 2015. It is a great family-friendly and global community and all of us, including three children (G12 Nanaka, G9 Maika and G4 Ryoya) will miss our friends. It was the very first relocation abroad as a family. We were very nervous when we moved to Thailand in the summer of 2014. But thanks to our friends, we have spent three years full of laughter. THANK YOU, Nichada community and ISB. 14
Advice for newcomers: Join volunteering and/or ISB adult education classes, and you can make friends and ask them for advice!
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Shana DeHaven, American: Family Time in North Carolina Nationality: USA Hometown: Oak Ridge, North Carolina Postings: Goteborg, Sweden Company that borught your to Thailand: Volvo Group Thailand Number of years in Thailand: 6 Number of children: 2 boys: one senior at ISB and one junior in college in North Carolina Plans: We will be moving home to be closer to family and our boys. The plan is to get settled back into our home and just enjoy life with our kids. It’ll be nice to be so close to our family. Memories: Exploring Thailand, visiting Lard Yao prison, family vacations, After-the-Boxes, IDC, Maesot, helping with orphanage outings, EW, Pakistani friends, foot massages, having ice cream delivered to my house, Tuesday tennis, making friends from all over the world, learning
about elephants, NNR, having a party bus, girls’ trip, coconut smoothies, trying to speak Thai, sitting in traffic, living in a bubble, having a driver and a helper, Chatuchak, loving Daniel Thaiger, Starbucks, riding around in a golf cart, Jums, having creatures in my house, PWC, eating somtom and loving Roast. Advice to new comers: Get INVOLVED at ISB, NNR, IDC, prison visits, orphanages, and/or After-the-Boxes, and travel. Go to Chatuchak often, laugh with friends and enjoy the “Land of Smiles.” Always have time for a foot massage.... You never know when it will end! Until we meet again.....
Rosalina Hernandez, Mexican: Taking it Easy in Texas Nationality: Mexican Hometown: Mexico City Other postings: Baton Rouge, Bakersfield, New Orleans, Grand Junction, Houston Company that brought you to Thailand: Chevron Number of years in Thailand:4 1/2 Number of children: 2 Moving to what city and country: Houston Plans: Not getting involved in anything for at least one year Memories: So many memories, especially at school. I was very involved in different roles at school and I take with me special moments that I shared with very good friends that I made here. We were always working hard but we sure had lots of fun too. Advice for newcomers: Get involve in something, it could be school, charity events, volunteering, there are so many things that we can do to help and give a little bit.
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Christine Martin, American: Ready to Explore Africa Nationality: USA Hometown: Hong Kong Other postings: None (Thailand is first post) Organization that brought you to Thailand: USAID (United States Agency for International Development) Number of years in Thailand: 4 Number of children: 3 Moving to what city and country: Lilongwe, Malawi Plans: Be active in our new community and experience game parks in southeastern Africa. Memories: Road trips around the countryside were among my family’s favorite things to do in Thailand. Advice for newcomers: Get involved in the community, but be sure to explore outside of Nichada’s gates.
Jo McGregor, Australian : Volunteering Down Under Nationality: Australian Hometown: Melbourne Other postings: KL, London Company that brought you to Thailand: Shell Number of years in Thailand: 4 1/2 Number of children:3 Moving to: Sunny Queensland, Australia Plans: To volunteer at the Commonwealth Games 2018 which is on the Gold Coast, Queensland and can’t keep away from helping at the local animal shelters. Memories: Way too many to list but here is a few foot massages, my lovely maid Khun Monn, all the friends I’ve met from around the world and of course the food! Advice for newcomers: VOLUNTEER! Get out there, whether at school, through NNR, White Elephant Thrift Shop or a local charity we can all make a difference! There is nothing more rewarding than making someone else’s life better especially when we are so lucky to have so much ourselves! I have enjoyed being part of ISB Helping Paws, volunteering at the PAWS shelter and co founding the Expats of Nichada and Yard Sales page with fellow Aussie Nicole Wright in May 2013! 16
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Fitness & Activities
Nichada Neighborhood Community Fitness & Activities Listings Yoga, Meditation & Tutorials KUNDALINI YOGA
ASHTANGA YOGA With PanZen A great way to improve your flexibility, core strength and get balance in your life. Breath, Body and Mind. All levels - beginner to advanced. • Tuesdays 3:45-4:45pm - Intermediate • Wednesdays 3:45-4:45pm - Advanced • Thursdays 3:45-4:45pm- Intermediate • Saturdays 9:30-10:30am - Beginner For more information: http://panzenyoga.wix.com/panzen Contact: 097227-6999 panzenyoga@hotmail.com
Be the Master of your Mind: • Tuesdays 9:30-11:00am • Fridays 7:45-9:15am Train your Body and Mind: •Wednesdays 7:45-9:00am All levels are welcome! Danicha Condo 39/289 Contact Kerstin 086-372-9750 kerstin.bangkok@gmail.com FB: yogaofawareness Visit www.Yoga-of-Awareness.com
YOGA WITH NAPISA, 500 RYT
IYENGAR YOGA Iyengar yoga classes at Regent from Beginners to Advanced Asanas. • Monday to Friday 7:50-9:20am. Contact: 081-285-3050, Juan Bodan, Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga certified. For more information about Juan please visit http://kripa-yoga.com/
HOT POWER YOGA Designed by Baron Baptiste combining the elements of classical yoga, Ashtanga, Iynegar and Bikram yoga to build a practice that brings personal transformation in body, mind and soul. All levels welcome. Tuesday 7:45 - 9:00 am Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 pm Friday 7:45 - 9:00 am Contact Kelly: 061 872 7534 yogaporet@gmail.com https://www.baptisteyoga.com/pages/about-us
WORLD ENGLISH Enjoy refining skills in oral English and composition with American, Deborah Dunthorn, BA, MFA, TESL Cert. 30 years international experience coaching academic, professional and other clients of all ages and levels of proficiency. To discuss private or group tuition contact 083-0559785 or debhata@yahoo.com. 22
Alignment Based Yoga Practice • Mondays 8:45-10:15am: Restorative & Therapy Yoga, All levels. • Wednesdays 7:45-9:15am: Level I - II • Fridays 7:45-9:00am: Beginner - Level I New Class: Yoga for Teens. Thursdays 5:00-6:00 pm ** Registration is required. ** Contact Napisa C. Pant, 086-975-7187 napisapant.yoga@gmail.com, FB: yogawithnapisa
MEDITATION COURSES Individual or Group Learn TM (Transcendental Meditation). Relieves stress and anxiety. Improves health, academic, athletic and professional performance. Anyone can learn. Expert instruction by a 35-year teacher of meditation. Contact Ellie: eedelhoff@hotmail.com www.TM.org www.DavidLynchFoundation.org
PIANO LESSONS FOR ALL AGES By experienced professional with a Masters from University of Ariz. in Piano Performance. Experience teaching at Westover School in Connecticut. Place: 39/891 Regent Price: 1000 baht per 30 minutes. Contact Info:capricio310@gmail.com Tel: 091-878-6283
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Exercise Classes and Sports BOLLYWOOD DANCE
LATIN RHTHYMS DANCE CLASS
Bollywood dance is an exciting and upbeat fusion of Western and Eastern dances with traditional classical Indian dance styles. It’s funky, it’s sexy, it’s fun...and it’s a great workout! If you love to dance – this is for you! Suitable for all levels. Morning Classes: Wednesdays OR Thursdays OR Fridays 9:30-10:30am. Afternoon Classes (new!): Wednesdays at 5:00-6:00pm All classes held in Nichada Studio above Starbucks. Contact Irit: 086-004-4840 iritmike@gmail.com
Latin Rhthyms and Choreography dance class is back again! Looking forward to seeing you. Live the music, dance and have fun!
ZUMBA Zumba meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Chaengwattana Community Church. • Monday and Friday @ 7:45 • Wednesdays@ 7:30 The cost is a donation basis, and it goes directly to the surrounding community non-profit organizations. If there is a class cancellation or changes to the schedule students can find out via our FaceBook page, Zumba Nichada Thani or Google Group, https:// groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/zumbanichada.
PILATES classes by NICOLE SWAT Fitness Classes Strength - Weight Loss - Abs - Toning • Mondays at 9:15 am - Premier Place 1 Pool • Wednesdays at 7:30 am - Premier Place 1 Pool For small group or individual Personal Trainings, please contact Nicole Ostmeier - 0819344140 Nicole.Ostmeier@gmx.de.
MASTERS SWIMMING Nichada Pool Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-8:30am Every swimmer is welcome. Contact Catherine Miller: solviken66@hotmail.com 06-2001-0000, or Kerstin Wild: kerstin.bangkok@gmail.com 086-372-9750
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All Levels - Mondays, Tuesdays & Saturdays Advanced - Thursdays • Mondays 10:30 am - 200 THB - Above Starbuck’s • Tuesdays 7:15 am - 150 THB - Above Starbuck’s * 1/2 of Tuesday’s fee donated to charity. •Thursdays 10:00 am - 200 THB - Raintree, Advanced Contact me for more information! • Saturdays 9:30 - 200 THB, Above Starbuck’s Tennis shoes required for all classes. Contact: Blanca de la Vega 086-348-3287 or blancadelavegacid@hotmail.com
BIKING Weekend bike rides leaving from back gate at 7am, 50+km on mtn bikes. Contact Chris: caoglesby@hotmail.com Weekday rides leave the back gate at 7:30 a.m. Distance and terrain varies with groups for both road bikes and mountain/hybrid bikes. Contact Henrietta Bullinger: hbullinger@gmail.com
TENNIS WITH SAGI
Certified tennis coach, teaching the Play & Stay method at Nichada tennis court for all ages and levels. Private lessons and groups of up to 4 players. 7 days a week, flexible hours. Tennis is EASY, FUN and HEALTHY. See you on the court! Contact Sagi Luft at 092-271-2110 Email: sagiluft@hotmail.com The Community Fitness and Activities page lists local classes/ groups that meet regularly. Some have fees associated with them, while others are free. Please contact each group leader for more information. If you would like to list your group here, please submit your announcement by the 15th of each month to nnradverts@ yahoo.com.
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Grapevine Tips
Heard it Through the Grapevine
This column offers a chance to share all those good finds and tips that are helpful to others. If you have tips to share, please send them to Liz at nnrnews@gmail.com
Locally sourced yoga gear in Bangkok
Are you looking for a good place to buy yoga clothes? Or perhaps pro-biotic sparkling drinks? Try Yogatique! They have many yoga-inspired products including soft pants, tank tops, essential oils, mat spray and more. All their products are sourced locally in Thailand and they ship worldwide. Of course, they also offer yoga classes, events and more. Yogatique yoga studio is located on Sukhumvit Soi 23 on the fourth floor. Their contact information is: https://yogatiquebangkok.com or 02 662 0172. Catherine Miller
Cabbages and Condoms – A Restaurant Making a Difference Cabbages and Condoms is a restaurant making a difference. It was started by an ex-politician and philanthropist named Mechai Viravaidya. He worked to improve the lives of the Thai people by supporting changes in a range of social issues. The restaurant offers very tasty Thai food and part of the profit goes to development programs supported by the Population and Community Development Association (PDA). In 2007, the association received the Gates Award for Global Health awarded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The restaurant is located on Sukhumvit soi 12, walking distance from the Asok Skytrain Station. There is both indoor and outdoor seating with fantastic dÊcor and ambience! A reservation is recommended for busy weekend evenings, otherwise no need to book. Catherine Miller 28
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Lemon Farm, Organic & Macrobiotic Grocery Looking for organic or macrobiotic products? You are in luck. Lemon Farm is just 3.5 km and 20 min from Nichada. They carry both imported and local organic, sustainable and macrobiotic products. They have both packaged food and fresh fruits and vegetables. There is a wide selection of various cooking oils (peanut, coconut and more) and nuts & seeds. Don’t miss the wild Pink salmon from Alaska! There are locally made baskets and other sustainably made housewares. In the front part of the store, there is a simple restaurant.
Chalk Painting Workshop @ Yesterday Once Again Looking for something creative to do with friends or family? How about trying #diyhomemadechalkpaint workshop at Yesterday Once Again? The antique Chinese furniture refurbishing store organizes regular 4-hour chalk painting workshops for private groups and public sessions. The workshops are held at Yesterday Once Again’s showroom on Rama 4 and the price is 1500 baht per person. The price includes workshop materials, snacks and the stool you get to keep! Book your workshop today! Catherine Miller
Contact: 2594-96-98 Rama 4 Road, Klongtoei, Klongtoei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand. Tel : 02-2401268 Fax: 02-2401269 E-mail : yesterday_1_again@yahoo.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ yesterdayonceagain May 2017 Tha
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Highlights: NNR March Tour
Klong Boat Tour of Bangkok & Beyond
As a regular of the NNR tours, I think the March 31st klong boat tour one was probably my favorite. As usual, the full group (limited to 12) gathered in front of the Chevron Theater at 7:30 a.m. The minibus took us fairly quickly to the main klong crossing the city East-West, and we, like many thousands of Bangkokians that day, embarked on a water taxi. It is a must to see Bangkok from the water taxi if we are to catch a flavor of the real, old and new, Bangkok. We zipped past the back of old houses with the laundry hanging from the balconies, sometimes spotting an old woman leaning on the window and eying with indifference the water taxi splashing by. We passed tall buildings along the way and finally disembarked at the foot of the Golden Mount. The temple at the top of the Mount (Wat Saket) dates back to the Ayutthaya era. When Bangkok became the capital, King Rama I renovated the temple and gave it its present name. Under Kings Rama IV and Rama V, the construction of the chedi was completed and the hill was fortified. A relic of the Buddha was brought from Sri Lanka and placed in the chedi. Near the base of the steps is an unusual cemetery, overgrown with vines and trees, where the ashes of numerous plague victims of the late 18th century are buried. It is understandable why 30
the Golden Mount is such a tourist attraction: there is a long staircase (300+ steps) up with different prayer sites at each levels and a lot of Buddhas in different sizes and positions. There are bells to ring and a few gongs on the way. The expansive view from the top is really worth the climb. In the neighbourhood around the Golden Mount, we ventured into a small street where artisans have crafted monks’ begging (alms) bowls continuously since the 1700s. This fast disappearing craft is elaborate and precise and yields decorative bowls of various sizes that a few of us purchased. Finally, after a refreshing iced coffee, May 2017
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we walked up and down “wood street� where every possible household item made of wood is to be found. This last stretch made a few more happy shoppers. We went home exhausted but happy and enriched by another lovely Bangkok foray. Thank you Elizabeth and Susanne for this wonderful tour. Pascale Kervyn
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Charity News
Moving? Decluttering? Donate Your Stuff! NNR Charity Team Delivers to Local Charities Mare Harvey and I, Cyndy Henry, would like to introduce ourselves as the new NNR Charity Coordinators. We are both excited to take on this responsibility and are hopeful that we will be able to continue the great work done by Sandra and Wanda. Although, I am new to the NNR Board, I am very fortunate to be working with Mare who has been very involved with the NNR since her arrival in Nichada several years ago. Her contacts and connections have already proven invaluable as we reach out to the charities that NNR supports to ask about the areas where we can provide support through funding, in kind donations as well as identifying volunteer opportunities they might have.
It has been truly heartwarming to see how generous and giving our community has been as we have been busy picking up donations and delivering them to charities in need. We continue to welcome donations from community members who are doing “spring cleaning” or are preparing for a move. Our charities have indicated that they are always in need of items such as children’s clothing, linens, household goods, cleaning supplies, toiletries, storage units (shelves, bins, shoe racks, etc.). Many of our charities have also told us that as they prepare for their children to return to school in mid May, they really need school supplies of any kind. Over the last couple of weeks, thanks to donations from community members we have made deliveries to the following charities: Christian Care Foundation for Children with 32
Disabilities (CCD) - homes and day programs that aid children with disabilities. They received a muchneeded fridge and bedroom set. Home for Hope - a home for approximately 80 children ages 1 – 16, whose parents are unable to care for them. Over the last couple of weeks, they have received clothing, household goods, sofas and chairs SaiLom Project - a program that works with disabled boys and young men who are currently living at Ban Rajawadee (large government facility). This week they received a bedroom set and other household items Thanksgiving Home – a home that aids boys and girls with disabilities. In the past two weeks, donations have included clothing, household goods, linens, towels and lamps. As we move forward in our positions, we hope to work with potential community partners such as ISB and youth groups to see where we can jointly support our local charities. Another goal that we have is to assist any community members interested in volunteering by matching them with a charity that needs support. Several of the charities we work with take their residents on monthly excursions to provide them the opportunity to have a fun day out. This past weekend Mare and her son Jasper assisted Sailom Project so they could take a group of 7 boys to Koh Kret. On Sunday, we both joined several other community volunteers to assist with the Bumble Bee Free Library children’s English class. These are just a couple of examples of volunteer opportunities, so if you have been considering volunteering but weren’t sure where to get started, let us know and we can certainly help. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have items you would like to donate or if you are interested in volunteer opportunities. We can be reached via e-mail at nnrcharity@gmail.com or through FB Messenger.
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To donate, contact: Mare & Cyndy at: nnrcharity@gmail.com May 2017
Charity News
In-Kind Gifts Pour in from the Community Girl Scouts Prepare and Donate Toiletry Kits to Home of Hope Our Girl Scout troops in Nichada accomplished a big project. They made wonderful and practical toiletry kits for the children at Home for Hope. In the beginning, several of the troop moms and girl scout leaders contacted me to find out which of our charities needed immense help. Due to the massive influx of children at Home for Hope, it was decided by all Girl Scout troops to join forces and put toiletry kits together. First, I was a little bit confused about the organization since I was never really involved into any Girl Scout missions until now. I wasn’t aware of the amount of troops and their individual group numbers that there are. All of a sudden, I was taking part in a Girl Scout meeting and learned all about Daisies, Brownies, Juniors and Cadets, and from Troop 40001 to Troop 40013, they all wanted to be a part of this “Toiletry Kit” project. Eve Hall and Emma Grace Armstrong even took the time to write the names of each girl from Home for Hope on the toiletry kits. I was truly astonished by this organization and their leaders. Three Girl Scout leaders, Kelly Kabat, Jacque Stover Patrick and Rachel Hope Landolt and I were able to visit Home for Hope to meet Father Paolo, who is the main care giver of all children there. At the end, Father Paolo visited me and my family with several of the children from Home for Hope. So, while the boys and girls enjoyed cartoons and fruits, Father Paolo and I loaded up his truck with donations from our community and the wonderful toiletry kits. Sandra Wilson
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Teen Comes to the Rescue: Donates 10,000 Baht for Disney On Ice Trip Madison Warta, the ISB senior who donates proceeds from her Madison’s Chicken delivery business to charity, recently gave iCare Foundation 10,000 Baht to make it possible for girls at the Kredtrakan shelter on KoKret Island to attend a Disney On Ice show at Impact Arena. Angela McNally of iCare Foundation had received 9,800 Baht in private donations from Club Canada Thailand members,but still did not have enough to take 60 Kredtrakan girls to the show. Upon hearing of the dilemma, Densie Warta immediately said her daughter would be able to donate the money needed. Within days, 60 teen girls and their chaperones were able to enjoy the show. Said Angela of the girls, “They were all bug-eyed and mesmerized to see a show like this!” Thank you for making a difference, Madison!
NNR Board Dines at Thanksgiving Home in Support of Shelter’s Restaurant Project
For its end-of-year social, the NNR Board gathered for dinner at Thanksgiving Home, a Pakkred shelter for disabled children that NNR has been supporting since 2012, funding the cost of tuition and other needs of the children at the home. In early April, Thanksgiving Home opened Steak Dek-D, an income-producing and jobs-creating restaurant on its premises. The chef, Kanokthip, 20, is a shelter resident who just earned her cooking degree. 34
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Travel
Myanmar: A Fading Culture? If you live in Asia and have three plus days that you can use on vacation, head to Myanmar before it is westernized and commercialized beyond recognition. We had the good fortune to recently visit Myanmar for nine days. We developed our itinerary from a friend who lived and worked in the capital city of Yangon, so we were in the best of hands so to speak. Our adventure began with a flight on AirAsia out of Don Muang Airport to Yangon. Then a 30-minute taxi ride to the Novotel Yangon Max . This is a nice new hotel, quite upscale but not over priced. It is not in the downtown area but just outside of it. We arrived early and they accommodated us and let us into our rooms.
We then went walking for lunch and to see the Golden Pagoda and the castle walls. We ate at a typical Burmese restaurant close to Shwedagon Pagoda. Burmese food is similar to Thai food but less spicy. We looked out on a classic scene: three kids playing in front of their house. It wasn’t a house you or I would live in. They were hacking with huge knives at the rind of some fruit, likely watermelon, laughing, talking and poking fun at each other. How they didn’t cut off their fingers only they knew. All their fun ended up in a water fight of sorts where the girls pitched small plastic bags of water and water-soaked garbage at their brother. It was a delight to watch. The Pagoda entrance is very spectacular with lots of shops along the grand stairs leading to the main entrance. You must be wearing something past your knees, so both my husband and my sister-in-law had to purchase longis to wear around the temple. There is an entrance fee for foreigners. It is a magnificent structure made up of many different sized temples with Buddha figures. My particular favorite is the reclining Buddha. Many people worship in different ways around the temple complex and groups of monks visit as well. 36
That night in Yangon we took a river cruise, which was very interesting as this is one of the main routes of transportation within the country. The river taxis zooming back and forth from bank to bank tell you a little about the life of the people of Yangon.. The next day we were off to Bagan. A short flight and then an hour’s drive by taxi to the Bagan Lodge Hotel, an oasis. Bagan is an area of religious temples. These structures can be found everywhere. We hired our taxi driver and toured around the major temples that we wanted to see in the area. You can only see so many – there are literally hundreds upon hundreds. We visited Sein Nyet Sister temples, Ananda temple, Thatbyinnyu temple, and finished up at Pyathadar temple to watch the sunset as this was considered the least busy with tourists. The next morning we went on a magical flight with Balloons Over Bagan at sunrise. I had never been in a hot air balloon, but I am hooked. You must plan and book months in advance. Although expensive, the balloon ride is so worth it; it’s an experience of a lifetime.
The following day we flew to Inle Lake. Again, it was more than an hour-long taxi ride to the hotel, View Point Lodge, located right in the town. After a great lunch at a small restaurant called Paw Paw, which helps train local displaced youth in serving and cooking, we walked a good distance to Red Mountain Winery to taste some wine at sunset on Valentine’s Day. Who knew that you could find some very tasty local wine.
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The next day we hired a boat to take us around the lake and surrounding communities to see what it was all about. We saw many men out fishing – in their very unique way; they hold the oar with their foot so their hands are free to deal with the net. They have amazing balance. This traditional way of fishing is still used by most fishermen, but we saw tourism creeping in and turning a mockery into it for some. Two “fishermen” we came upon eagerly posed for us balancing on their boats and then asking us for money. We saw the classic silk and lotus weaving and the many products that they produce from silk, cotton and lotus (a thread that I did not know could be produced, spun and woven) in beautiful colours. Inle Lake sustains a lot of people, but the locals have not always been careful with the lake as a resource. So now people are changing their practices in order to protect the lake so it can continue to provide for them. We visited a small village where the locals are trying different ideas to develop practices that are more sustainable and less harmful to the lake. Also at this village they had a number of Burmese cats. On the way back to our launch, we stopped at a shop that sells handicrafts of the ethnic Karen people. In the Kayan Lahwi tribe of the Red Karen ethnic group, women wear rings on their necks. The more rings they have, the older they are. From Inle Lake we flew to Mandalay, which used to be the capital of Burma. Mandalay seemed less progressive and had less infrastructure than Yangon. Whereas Yangon had little to no motorcycle traffic, Mandalay had some of the heaviest I have seen in Asia. Mandalay was dirty with broken sidewalks and May 2017
older buildings especially around the Royal Palace. Everywhere in Mandalay we saw monks and nuns, young and old, walking through the streets accepting alms, going from store to home giving blessings and receiving rice at all times of the day. It is common for the Burmese to decorate their faces with a kind of natural yellow face mud that serves, some say, as a sunscreen. We saw this practice the most in Mandalay. We viewed a sunrise in Mandalay at U Bein teakwood foot bridge. We were told to go at sunrise as it is too packed with tourists at sunset. We were greeted with other tourists, mostly Japanese I would say. The funny part is it looked like these photographers had hired one of the fisherman to throw his net so they could take “natural” pictures of him doing his work with the sunrise in the background. It did make for some great shots. Go to Myanmar before it westernizes itself into just one more developing Asian country.
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NNR Social
March Social: Running Dinner NNR 2nd Annual Running Dinner Saturday, March 25 27 couples participated! Thank you to all the hosts for opening up their homes for a very fun evening. Thank you to Vapor for hosting the after party. Thank you to Birgit, Alyson, Chantal and Emma for helping me plan this fun evening. Denise Warta
Thank you to the Running Dinner committee! (Lt to rt.) Birgit Sund, Denise Warta, Alyson Espinoza Diaz, Chantal Bremner, Emma Pratt
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April Coffee Morning: Free Samples of London Pie
Tuesday, April 4, Gillian Adams opened up her home for the NNR April Social. Steve Mines with The London Pie supplied everyone at the social with savory and sweet pies to sample. Steve delivers to Nichada weekly so make sure to get your hands on some! Besides pies, he also delivers breads and meats from Sloanes. Steve also has baking classes available or will host similar functions like he did for the NNR. If you are interested in ordering, go to www.facebook.com/ thelondonpie. Thank you Gillian for opening up your beautiful home and Steve for allowing Nichada residents to sample your wonderful pies. Denise Warta
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PEOPLE: Profile
Secillia Schudel: Powerhouse Behind White Elephant & Baan Kimchi Secillia Schudel is a woman of action. When she sets a goal or dreams of a new project, she turns dream into reality. Take, for example, the White Elephant second-hand store – she came up with the idea for the community thrift shop and is a founding member. Then there’s Baan Kimchi, a successful local Korean restaurant – she’s the owner. That is, until May 1, when new owner Mitt Haney takes over the business. In addition to starting the non-profit White Elephant store and the profitable Baan Kimchi, Secillia, 57, has also been an active member of the Nichada community for decades. Before her three children – Stephanie, Ryan, and Leeann -- graduated from ISB, Secillia was a frequent visitor on campus cheering them on in sports and other activities. Now as an empty nester, she can still be seen during major ISB sports events selling Korean food from the Baan Kimchi kiosk. Born Secillia Myung Sook Lee in Chongnam, South Korea, Secillia went by her Catholic name, pronounced Seh-sha-lia, ever since she was a baby. It wasn’t until she was 7 when her teacher called roll in school that Secillia realized she was also Lee Myung Sook (Myung Sook means bright and clear in Korean). Her father, a civil servant, moved the family to Seoul when Secillia was in 3rd grade. After graduating from Sook Myung Women’s University, Secillia worked as an executive secretary for the Daewoo Group. It was during this time that she met her husband Dale Schudel, an American engineer who often visited Korea on business for the Hard Disk Drive Magnetic Recording Head Industry. Following a long-distance courtship of seven years, they married, but only after overcoming her family’s initial hesitations about her marrying a foreigner. 42
Upon meeting her father, Secillia said, Dale made the mistake of shaking the elder’s hand instead of bowing per tradition. It was a very uncomfortable meeting, she said. Although the family proceeded to line up the services of traditional matchmakers, they did give Dale another chance and asked him to meet Secillia’s grandmother and eldest uncle at the family farm in Chongnam. “They loved him!” said Secillia. After the couple married in 1990, Secillia moved to Thailand, where Dale worked in management for Seagate Technology. Their children are now all working or studying in the United States, but Secillia continues to stay active with personal projects, especially the Baan Kimchi restaurant. She still goes to the fresh market every day to buy ingredients for everything on the menu, ranging from Thai Khao Soy noodles to Korean Bibimbop rice bowls. She has also been busy introducing new Baan Kimchi owner Mitt Haney to suppliers, her staff, and members of the community to ensure a smooth transition. After she hands over ownership and has more time on her hands, she said she may help out at White Elephant once again. Secillia was a founder and first board president of the thrift shop. She got the idea to open a local thrift shop after visiting her in-laws in Arizona, where a secondhand store called White Elephant in the retirement community was doing extremely well. Secillia said she saw opportunities for a similar shop in the Nichada area because a lot of people in our community move each year. She shared her idea with friends Becky Kearn, Daeng Wongphayabal, Tracy Carter, Carol de Vries, and Sona Agopian. “ I reached out to them, and all of them said yes right away,” said Secillia. The six friends donated seed money, bought shelves and rented space. They cleaned out their closets for the first batch of second-hand goods to sell. Proceeds are donated to charity. Now in its 7th year of operation, White Elephant does a brisk business on the second
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PEOPLE: Profile lucky. I didn’t expect this success.” “I had a good experience, “ said Secillia. “It’s time to relax a little bit.” She plans on visiting her children in the United States every quarter, or may retire there later this summer. Secillia also plans on continuing with her charity work. “My life has been blessed,” she said. “I can’t complain. God gave me so much, I need to return something somehow.” Liz Lu
floor of the Oasis shopping center on Samakkee Road. Baan Kimchi is located on the ground floor in the same complex. The idea for Baan Kimchi started after a conversation with her fellow volunteers at the White Elephant. When one friend lamented the closing of a Thai restaurant on the ground floor of Oasis, Secillia said she asked, “How about me? What if I opened a Korean restaurant?” Secillia said she had always dreamed of opening a restaurant. “I always envied Korean friends doing good business with a Korean restaurant,” she said. When their children were young, Dale had cautioned her, saying, “If you open a restaurant, you’re going to be married to the restaurant.” But in 2011, with their children either in college or high school, she decided the time was right. With encouragement from her White Elephant friends, she rushed home and pitched the venture to Dale again. This time, he agreed she should go for it. The very next day, Secillia contacted Oasis owners and rented the restaurant space. She then flew to Korea, and with her family’s help, bought all the specialized equipment she needed for a Korean restaurant. Within two months, Baan Kimchi was open for business. “ I didn’t waste a minute,” said Secillia. Her children helped name the restaurant Baan Kimchi -- something Thai, something Korean. The restaurant opened in November 2011 and has been profitable since the first month, she said. “I’m very May 2017
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Restaurant Review
Maguro: Sensual Sushi on Chaengwattana
Maguro Sushi opened their fifth (!) branch on Chaengwattana Road next to Health Land around the end of last year. At a glance, it seemed like just another overpriced sushi restaurant that keeps popping up around the block. That’s until I heard of the company’s motto that says they are committed to providing the freshest sushi at reasonable prices ALWAYS. They promise NOT to set their prices high only to offer enticing discounts and promotional deals. Interesting! I eventually got to try the restaurant for the first time on a Wednesday at lunch time. To my surprise, the place was quite packed! I soon found out why. Their sushi and sashimi menu was quite extensive; the prices very reasonable especially compared to other sushi chains. We started our meal ordering the 4-Season Salmon Set, which comprises of salmon sashimi, salmon toro (the fattier belly portion of the fish), fried salmon with special avocado dip and cut-up salmon pieces mixed with Shoyu sauce and salmon roe. The portions of everything in the set were big and very satisfying. The avocado dip especially should be a delight for even little kids. The other restaurant specialty menu is the Yaki Maki roll. This is the Sanma fish roll with the special Saikyo-Suke sauce served warm on a special charcoal grill. This dish takes 20 minutes to prepare but it’s quite worth a try. May 2017
The other dishes on the menu were delicious as well, including grilled salmon teriyaki (the kids’ favorites) and grilled Saba. However, the Maguro menu doesn’t offer any noodle dish (ramen, udon). The other thumbs-up for this awesome place is the free refill soup. I am not sure what kind of soup (it’s not miso) but I know it’s delicious! The service for this restaurant was also excellent. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. The restaurant itself was spacious and can accommodate quite a number of people, including a private Japanese style table and seats at the sushi bar. The only downside is during lunch time, the intense heat outside accumulated on the roof and radiated into the restaurant. The air conditioning cooling was not enough and it felt quite sticky when sitting there. But during dinner time the restaurant was comfortably cool even though it was quite packed. At dinnertime, prepare to wait. They don’t take reservations. You have to go there and get in line. But it’s quite worth the wait. Again the restaurant is located not far from Health Land. Parking is located on the opposite side of Health Land on the little soi road. Vara Sumetanon
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Phone
Baan Kimchi Korean BBQ/Thai Cuisine
02-952-0031
Burger King/Pizza Company
1112
Cafe Kabul (Indian & Afgan)
02-960-3368
Cherry’s Cakes
Local Business
Phone
Bamboo Spa
02-583-9871
Bank Krungsri
02-582-2669
BeWitch Salon
087-099-4569
Blue Sky Cafe
081-811-8455
080-070-0180
Bumrungrad Family Clinic
02-960-4216
Indian Darbar
084-671-8318
Clark Hatch Fitness Center
02-960-4326/27
KFC & Pizza Hut
1150
Crystal Holiday Travel
085-042-6054
Le Bouchon Food Delivery
02-960-3011
Foot Heaven
061-541-6353
McDonald’s
1711
Hair by Jib
02-960-3783
Mr. Enzo’s
02-960-0412
Happy Teeth Dental Clinic
02-960-3988
New York Diner
081-624-2099
Great Massage
02-960-3691
ISB
02-963-5800
Pinocchio’s
02-573-5646
Le Studio Hair
084-022-9928
Que Pasa
02-960-3821
Nichada Customer Relations
02-960-4300
Salad Factory
02-001-5659
Pandit Carpets
081-828-2562
Scoozi
02-715-8555
Panipa
02-960-3934
Subway
02-960-3232
Rex Pharmaplus
081-834-1306
Rose Marie Academy
02-960-3663
Sudhathai
02-583-2694
Shawn Carpets
090-564-8927
Slider Shack
086-773-4140
Starbucks
02-967-9686
Vapor Restaurant
02-832-0055
Villa Market
02-960-3585
Wash-N-Dry
085-945-4132
Xuan Mai Restaurant
087-077-0605
4 Legs Pet Shop Grooming
02-960-4189
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