Thani Talk 2015 May

N ONTHABURI N EIGHBORHOOD R EACH

M AY 2015

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About NNR & Thani Talk

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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President’s Letter, Contents, & Calendar

Letter from the NNR President Another school year has flown by and now we are looking forward to summer vacation, and for some, another adventure in a new place. To those who are leaving we all wish you well and are sad to have to say goodbye. I would like to say a special thank you and goodbye to Linda Feltham, Monique Langer, and Heather Powell for their contributions to the NNR Board.

To those going on vacation, have fun and see you in August. The next Thani Talk issue will be in September. If you want to share your summer vacation, contact editor Liz Lu with your travel story.

Our first big event in September will be our welcome coffee. Please bring some of the new people you will meet along to get connected into the community.

Safe travels, Mare Harvey, Chair NNR

Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach Serving the Nonthaburi community and supporting local charities since 1994

Inside This Issue

NNR and Community Events

May Social: Farewell Coffee

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NNR Tour: Aranyik Village

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Cover Story: Farewells

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Community News: Sports Center

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Community News: Youth Center

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Community News: Le Bouchon

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Grapevine Tips

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Community News: Profile

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Around Nonthaburi

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April Coffee Highlights

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Recipe

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Travel: Medical Mission in Myanmar

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Charity: Award & Donations

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Restaurant Review

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May 8

NNR Farewell Coffee

May 9

Nichada Lake Condo Grand Opening Party

May 9

ThaiCraft Sale at ISB

May 11

NNR Tour: Aranyik Village

May 23-24; 30-31

Jack and the Beanstalk, by Bangkok Community Theatre

May 29-30

Sop Moei Arts

May 30

Secret Garden Night Market

June 11

Combined Women’s Lunch

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NNR Social

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Farewell Coffee Morning: May 8 It's that time of the year again! End of school, planning summer holidays, and saying goodbye to friends. Every year you think it will get easier, but it doesn't. This month the NNR coffee will just be a casual social. The coffee will be a good time to connect with friends old and new. Everyone is invited.

Date: Friday, May 8 10 a.m.

Where: Home of Aisling King 167 Natakorn Please bring a small plate of goodies to share.

Let’s Catch Up !

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Any questions, contact Denise at cdwarta@yahoo.com

NNR Tour

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NNR Tour: May 11 to Aranyik: A Village of Steel Forges This short tour to Ayutthaya Province, north of Nonthaburi, takes us a day's march away from the ruins of the former Siamese capital to a small rural village on the banks of the winding Pa Sak River.

Here, in a workshop, a community-centred enterprise makes high-quality stainless steel tableware. Production of steel and iron artefacts is centuries old in this village, and this local group has adapted their skills for a wider, contemporary marketplace.

We will visit this production group and also explore the tradition of steel making from agricultural tools to domestic knives and even ceremonial swords, all using hand-skills inherited from the ancient days of hand-weaponry and elephant chains.

During our tour, you will observe how the fine tableware is crafted and finished as you can see it displayed at the popular ThaiCraft Fairs (ThaiCraft will be at ISB on May 9). Stephen Salmon, a co-founder of ThaiCraft, will join the trip and introduce us to community leaders. Plenty of time will also be available for shopping!

Date: May 11th Time: 7:50 a.m. in front of Chevron Theatre, ISB (return by 2 p.m. depending on traffic) Cost: 900 baht (transportation, tour, lunch) To Sign Up: Please Email: tarana.jesmin@gmail.com (tour limited to 14 participants) Susanne Rodrigues and Jesmin Tarana, NNR Tour Coordinators

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Cover Story: Farewells

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Time for Farewells For this year’s Farewell issue, we say goodbye to three NNR Board members, as well as some impressive figures in the local community. They are among the more than 200 expatriates in our Nonthaburi neighborhood who, each summer, leave our community for other parts of Thailand, or overseas. Some return to their home countries and brace for reverse cultural shock. Others pack up for a posting in another host country.

The three NNR Board members leaving us are: Linda Feltham (Welfare Committee Chairperson), Monique Langer (Thani Talk Co-Editor), and Heather Wyn Powell (Thani Talk Distribution Coordinator).

We wish all the best to Linda, Monique, and Heather, plus all the other friends and neighbors who are leaving Pakkret, including several ISB teachers who are retiring after decades of service. To all who are moving to other parts of Thailand or leaving the Kingdom of Smiles, bon voyage, and come back to visit soon!

Monique Langer Nationality: USA Hometown: Sacramento, California, USA Other postings: We consider Texas our first expat experience :) Company that brought you to Thailand: My husband works for Chevron. I always knew a fantastic job would allow me to see the world – I just didn’t think it would be my husband’s!

Number of years in Thailand: Just over 2 Number of children: 4 boys, toddlers to teen Moving to what city and country: Houston, TX, USA Plans: We are moving back to the US for a couple years, then who knows. We are happy to be closer to friends and family (only a 3-hour plane ride away instead of 24!), but we got a taste of this wonderful expat experience and hope to come back to it very soon.

Memories: Too, too many to list! The beautiful Thai beaches. Tuk tuks and motorcycle taxis and BTS – oh my! Chatuchak every chance I get. Spicy khao soy in Chiang Mai. Never tiring of hearing “gaeng maak!” when speaking my paltry Thai. Celebrating Thai holidays, especially Songkran and Loy Krathong. The wonderful ISB community. The sincere reverence and respect Thai people have for their His Majesty the King. The warm and welcoming Thai spirit. Sharing our amazing adopted country with friends and family from back home. The fabulous melting pot that is Nichada. The indescribable electric pulse that is Bangkok. Friendships forged in Nichada that will last a lifetime.

Taking pictures of people taking pictures of my kids. The extremely talented and selfless group of women I had the pleasure of working with on NNR. Advice for newcomers: Learn the language. Eat the street food. Get involved (I know of a wonderful local expat magazine looking for an assistant editor!). Shop till you drop. Travel! Leave the bubble – often. Learn to cook Thai food – I wish I had taken more classes! Try to approach situations with “jai yen” (cool heart). Learn to say “mai pen rai” and mean it!

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Heather Wyn Powell Nationality: Welsh Hometown: I was born in the United Kingdom and my hometown for many years was Llangefni, North Wales.

Other postings: USA – California and Texas Company that brought you to Thailand: Chevron Number of years in Thailand: 5 very happy years Number of children: 2 Moving to what city and country: Jakarta, Indonesia Plans: To get us from “here” to “there” in one piece and probably in a very short time frame! Not having ever visited Indonesia before, I find the prospect of a new “home” city (Jakarta) is a little daunting, but past experience tells me that it will all shake out well, and in twelve months we will have a new rhythm and pace. Already people are welcoming and sharing information before we even touch the soil.

Memories: Many of my memories are wrapped around our family and the shared experiences we have had whilst living here in Thailand. I never imagined when we left the UK 10 years ago (for a short 18 month assignment) the scale of our experiences and the opportunities that would come our way! Pretty soon our children will be taking their own paths, and so to be able to flick through the photo album and see what memories we have made so far makes my heart swell. This particular assignment though has been an amazing chance for me to keep my brain ticking over. It has been just great taking on new projects and meeting so many people. I have been taught new skills and have enjoyed being useful in my own right whilst having the added bonus of being an “at home Mum and Wife.”

Advice for newcomers: Be kind to yourselves and don’t expect everything to fall in place at the beginning of your assignment. Expect that things will be “different” to where you came from – sometimes for the good, sometimes the “not so good.” Remember that it has taken many of us time to relearn the rhythm of “day to day living” in Asia and especially in Nichada. Say “yes please” to as many offers or invitations as you can to start with so as to get a taste for what is on offer. The Thani Talk is a great start to find out what is happening in our community. And on the days when you think that people are too busy with their own set of established friends to include a “newbie” then haul yourself to Villa or Starbucks, smile and start a conversation with the person next to you or join the fabulous Facebook group Expats of Pakkret and ask a question – a sure fire way to get some chat going! If possible, soon after you arrive at your new home book a long weekend at a beach resort, splash some cash, and on the tougher days of settling in you will know that you have this chance to chill once the boxes have been unpacked. Go ahead … you deserve it!

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Candace Ball Nationality: American Hometown: Vancouver, Washington Other postings: Bangkok is our first and only overseas assignment Company or organization that brought you to Thailand: ExxonMobil Number of years in Thailand: 2 Number of children: 4 Moving to what city and country: Houston, Texas, USA Plans: We plan to stay in Houston indefinitely and finish raising our kids there.

Memories: We love the genuine smiles that come easily from Thais!

I also love the diversity and friendliness of fellow Nichada residents / ISB parents.

We have had unique family trips and experiences while living here. We loved exploring and seeing the beautiful countryside in Thailand, Hong Kong and Cambodia, including ancient temples, mountains, jungles, gorgeous beaches, waterfalls, rice paddies, lotus fields, and more. We've tried lots of different modes of transportation: ATVs, horses, tuk tuks, taxis, motorbikes, zip lining, songthaews, bicycling, and just the regular crazy Bangkok traffic. :) We will always remember that people loved to stare at, talk to, and/or want to touch our youngest son who has blue eyes, fair skin and lots of freckles.

Feeding the orphans at Baan Rachawadee and visiting with residents of the Home for Destitute was also a favorite. We will miss the tropical flowers, trees, and animals. Most of all, we will miss our newfound friends from all over the world!

Advice for newcomers: Learn the language! Thais are so generous with even the lamest attempts :) It's fun and rewarding to be able to communicate. Explore and get to know people and places outside Nichada.

Find a way to volunteer. Be balanced - there are many opportunities for activities, so take advantage of them. But give yourself time to get settled and take it slowly if you need to.

Enjoy your time - it will be over before you know it!

Garima Joshi Nationality: Indian Hometown: Lucknow, India Other postings: USA Company that brought you to Thailand: Colgate Palmolive Ltd. Number of years in Thailand: 3 years Number of children: 2 - Daughter, 13 and Son, 10.

Moving to what city and country: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Plans: Not sure how long we are going to stay in Vietnam but I am hoping to pursue my hobbies and to learn about another culture as long as we stay there.

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Memories: When I first moved to Bangkok, I was a little skeptical about it. But on the contrary I found this place very warm and welcoming, especially Nichada Thani and ISB. My kids had a very smooth transition into the community. Right from day one, I felt at home.

I enjoyed learning about Thai heritage and culture. My family had fun holidaying in Thailand’s beautiful beaches, as well as the historical places and astonishing temples.

I made some beautiful friends and have fond memories with them which I’ll cherish life long.

Advice for newcomers: Just come with an open heart, this city will embrace you.

Kristen Garrett Nationality: American Hometown: We come from Greenville, South Carolina but I am an Okie at heart (Bartlesville, Oklahoma).

Other postings: Clermont-Ferrand, France (pre-kids) Employer: Michelin Number of years in Thailand: 3 ½ years Number of children: I have 2 children, 7 and 11 years old Moving to: We are heading back to Clermont-Ferrand, France Plans: My plans for our future move are to continue our kids’ worldly education. We have been so lucky over the past several years to open their eyes to the people, experiences, and culture of Asia. Now we are in hopes to do the same on our next continent. We look forward to exploring as much as we can. Watch out Europe, here we come!

Memories of Thailand: I will always remember the Thai slogan “Amazing Thailand.” It is quite fitting in so many ways. The sounds, the smells, the tastes, and the people are all amazing. The can do attitude and positivity are endless. Anything can be done if you know who to ask. I will miss the exquisite beaches and the fantastic holiday celebrations. I will mourn the Thai lifestyle here. I will miss the ease and convenience of a school with so many amenities right at our fingertips. I will miss Nichada, and the feel of community. My take away memories of Thailand, are of the fun times with friends who have been my extended family for the last 3 ½ years.

Advice: My advice to newcomers to Bangkok….Jump In With Both Feet! My motto has always been -- Just Say YES! Yes to new experiences, Yes to volunteering and helping where needed, Yes to traveling, Yes to going to lunch with people you might not know…. The list is endless. Expat life is an interesting one. If you wait around to figure out what it is you want to do, those opportunities might be gone. Get out of your house and explore the community. There is no time to be timid, just jump in and you will find yourself surrounded by fun, interesting people that you will cherish forever.

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Sue Chandler Nationality: USA Hometown: New York, USA Other postings: York High School, York Maine; American Community School, Athens, Greece Organization that brought you to Thailand: ISB Number of years in Thailand:29 Number of years at ISB:29 Number of children: 2: Sierra is 23 and working in NYC for BBC America. Virginia is 25 and finishing up 2 years in the Peace Corps in Mongolia in August - I really look forward to spending time with my girls!

Moving to what city and country: Will remain in Thailand about half the year and will be spending the other half in Lake Tahoe, California Plans: Active retirement. I want to try to give back. I would like to volunteer in schools for underprivileged youth in Thailand. I would like to work as a mentor to students through the Boys and Girls Club in South Lake Tahoe and possibly do some volunteer work in New York City. I also have started work on a book that I would like to complete within the year, It will be a source book of the big ideas of science that kids (and teachers) need to understand in order to make them scientifically literate. And on top of that, there is time with my family and on the ski slopes!

Memories: It has been great to spend 29 years at ISB. I thought I was coming for about 4 years but ended up meeting my husband at the sailing club in Pattaya. He is a longtime Bangkok expat. We decided to marry and raise a family here. While here I helped to form the middle school and played an important role in the transition from ISB’s Sukhumvit Soi 15 campus to Nichada.

The career highlight for me was being able to take about 650 students over the course of 21 years to the U.S. The trip was based around a week at Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama and then finishing with a week visiting science and nature attractions in Florida. It was codenamed "Operation Starship" and ranks high on the list of all who had the opportunity to attend.

Advice for newcomers: ISB is like a web that can totally absorb you. Make sure that you realise that there is life away from the school and Bangkok and take advantage of those opportunities!

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Chris Tananone Nationality: USA Hometown: Cranston, Rhode Island Other postings: Chiang Mai, Thailand; Newtown, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois Company or organization that first brought you to Thailand: Christian Volunteers in Thailand (as volunteer English teacher in 1972) Number of years in Thailand: 33 Number of years at ISB: 29 Number of children: 2: Brinya - ISB class of 2000, and Malai - ISB class of 2003 Moving to what city: Chiang Mai Plans: Renovate and settle into our new home as first time homeowners, travel, scout out volunteer opportunities in Chiang Mai, join a book group, make new friends, stay in touch with old friends Memories of my time at ISB: Going home from the old Soi 15 campus via klong boat, the emotional move to the new campus in 1992, Habitat builds, trips to Bang Saen with the kids from Baan Rachawadee, the flood relief effort in 2010, GCW trips, the 2009 Global Issues Network Conference and 2015 Bangkok ServICE conference, watching my children compete in IASAS, engaging students in the classroom, meeting some of them again as adults!

Advice for newcomers: The best way to understand a culture is to learn its language. Try to learn some Thai; it will make your experience so much richer.

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Linda Feltham Nationality: British and American (became a US citizen whilst living there so I could vote!)

Hometown: Difficult to say as I had a dad in the forces and we moved every couple of years. The longest I have lived in one place was 14 years in California before moving to Thailand.

Other postings: This was our first one although moving to California from the UK was a big change for me!

Company that brought you to Thailand: Chevron Number of years in Thailand: 3 years Number of children: One daughter graduating from ISB this year and one son who is a junior at San Diego State University Moving to what city and country: Back to Danville, California Plans: We will be empty nesters and will enjoy having more free weekends to explore California. Our daughter will be starting college in Washington State, it will be good to easily attend events there and at our son’s college, not too many of course!

Memories: We have been very fortunate to travel to many different countries during our 3 years in Thailand, all were memorable for different reasons. Favorites include Luang Prabong in Laos, Sapa in Vietnam, Sydney and Doubtful Sound in New Zealand. Spending Christmas in Melbourne with family that I hadn’t seen in many years was a definite highlight, as was showing them around when they came to visit us here! I have made many friends here from all over the world, it is so easy these days to keep in touch that I know our paths will cross again.

Advice for newcomers: Reach out to people, don’t be afraid to ask someone to meet for coffee, attend NNR socials, it is a great way to meet people. Sign up for classes through adult education, try something you always wanted to do. Sign up to volunteer for something, there are so many different opportunities to give back. If it’s not for you that’s OK. Try something else! Enjoy the sights and activities that Bangkok has to offer, leave Nichada at least once a week! Embrace the Thai culture, tolerate the traffic (take a book in the car if you have a driver) and travel! I feel very fortunate to have called Thailand “home” for the last 3 years.

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Community Fitness and Activities

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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.

VINYASA YOGA Develop strength, flexibility, balance, focus, and awareness coordinating movement and breath. Thursdays 8.15-9.45 am in my home studio at 39/184 Natakorn Park. Space is limited so please call for availability.

Private classes available for physical alignment, breath work, Vedic chanting, yoga philosophy, and meditation.

Contact: Ellie Edelhoff at 087-000-2464 or 02-967-9677. Email:eedelhoff@hotmail.com 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 Edelhoff for more information www.TM.org, www.tmeducation.org,www.DavidLynchFoundation.org YOGA WITH NAPISA Monday, 8:45-10:15 am: Alignment and restorative yoga, All Levels Wednesday 7:30-9am: Level 2, Wednesday 5:30-6:45 pm: Level 1-2, Friday 7:30-8:45 am: Level 1- 2 @ Studio above Starbucks, Nichada.

Contact Napisa C. Pant, 086-975-7187, napisapant.yoga@gmail.com, facebook.com/yogawithnapisa KUNDALINI YOGA-Flexible Yoga for Mind and Body Beginners to advanced welcome! Tuesdays 9-10:30am or Fridays 8-9:30am Danicha Condo 39/289. Private classes available. Contact Kerstin Wild kerstin.bangkok@gmail.com 086-372-9750 VINYASA YOGA Beginners to advanced, Mon-Fri 8:00-9:30am; Mon, Wed, and Fri 9:45-11:15 alignments and techniques of Iyengar Yoga; ProClub (200 meters from front gate). Juan Bodan, visit www.kripa-yoga.com for more info!

BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES – (Beginners/Advanced) Bollywood dance is a fusion of Western, Eastern and Latin Dance 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!

Bollywood Dance for Beginners Tuesdays 9 am or Thursdays 10:15 am, Regent Dance Studio, Nichada Bollywood Dance, Advanced: Tuesdays 10 am or Thursdays 9 am, Regent Dance Studio, Nichada For further information, Irit: 0860044840, iritmike@gmail.com NIA DANCE Nia Dance is a holistic fitness form, for the body, mind and spirit. It emphasizes various dance arts and movement, while combining healing and martial arts. This will be a playful dance workout to increase your body’s fitness, flexibility, toning, strengthening, and mobility, delight your mind and boost your spirit – in a really fun way!

Classes are at a drop in basis.

Fridays at 9-10am, Dance Studio above Starbucks, Nichada For further information, Irit: 0860044840, iritmike@gmail.com

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Community Fitness and Activities

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BIKING Weekend bike rides, leaving from back gate at 7am, 50+km on mtn bikes. Contact Chris Oglesby: chris.oglesby@mubadalapetroleum.com Weekday rides leave the back gate at 7:30am on Mon and Wed. Distance and terrain varies with groups for both road bikes and mountain/hybrid bikes. Contact Meg Sine: megfarrellsine@gmail.com 084-908-9388 MASTERS SWIMMING Nichada Pool, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-8:30. Every swimmer is welcome. Contact Kevin: ksypolt@gmail.com or Kerstin: kerstin.bangkok@gmail.com 086-372-9750 RANGER BOOTCAMP: Come have fun and get fit at Ranger Bootcamp! All fitness levels are welcome!

Contact: Jack at rangerbootcamp@hotmail.com or 087-552-6007 Class Times: 7:30am, Monday - Friday + additional day/night classes per demand Location: Varies depending on class and time; Fees: varies DOUBLES TENNIS Join us for night tennis! All tennis levels are welcome!

No partners needed.

Contact: Garima Joshi Garimajoshee@gmail.com 085-218-8904 Monday: 7pm-9pm , Wednesday: 7pm-9pm Location: ISB Old Courts, Fees: Free to play!

SOCIAL SQUASH NETWORK Great year-round sport for fitness and fun.

If you play; have played and want to get back into it; want to play and never got around to it; and need someone to play with join this network. Males and females of all levels welcome.

Contact Geoff and Rosemary Lindsay email: squashsocial@gmail.com or phone: 092464 9205

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Community News: New Sports Center

Thani Talk ~May 2015

Sports Complex Coming to Old Villa Location Many changes are planned for the space that was once occupied by the old Villa grocery store and surrounding shops. The space has been mostly empty for a while, but recently new businesses have moved in and more changes are planned for the future.

According to the Nichada General Manager, the space will become a Sports Complex containing sports and fitness related shops and businesses. Currently open in this space is American Tae Kwon Do and LIFEFORCE Fitness and Jui-Jitsu. Plans for the opening of a Muay Thai gym and a community youth center are also currently in the works. The space near the front of the complex that was once occupied by the pharmacy may contain a bicycle shop. The two remaining shops available for rent have not been filled. It is possible that a store for sporting apparel, shoes, and uniforms will fill this space.

The largest entity that is moving into the complex is the Jaroenthong Muay Thai Gym. It will occupy the space that previously housed the Villa grocery store. A soft opening is planned for May, and the Grand Opening is scheduled to take place in June.

This is the third branch of the gym to open; the other two are currently in operation in Bangkok near the Rama IV expressway and in Koh Samui.

Training will be provided by Muay Thai Master Jareon Chumanee, and four additional professional Muay Thai boxers/trainers. The gym will have a stadium, a weight room, and a refreshment corner.

Private and group lessons will be offered for all levels of training from beginner to advanced professional, and will be available for everyone from the age of 5 and up. The general manager and part-owner, Kanokwun Stitnimankarn (Khun Nok), notes that while the gym may host competitions in the future, its initial primary focus will be fitness and training. She expects the gym to provide a place where individuals can reach a level of “peak fitness,” and is counting on the popularity of Muay Thai training to fill the gym.

Michael Grimes of American Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts Center is well known to the Nichada community. He began teaching Tae Kwon Do to American embassy families when they lived in the housing area outside the Nichada gates, and when the embassy families moved into Nichada he moved with them. For the last six or more years he has been teaching Tae Kwon Do in the Regent clubhouse and as part of the ISB after school activities program, in addition to teaching classes on the weekend in downtown Bangkok. He moved to the old Villa space in January, and is glad that he did. He noted that the location provides greater exposure and he now has more students including more women.

Popular programs include Hapkido which teaches practical self-defense to all students aged 10 and up, and the Little Tigers classes for children aged 3 to 6 years. He’s also pleased that his center is putting some life into a previously dead space.

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Community News: New Youth Center Also in January, Tony Hemsley and his wife Jah moved their business, LIFEFORCE, into the complex. LIFEFORCE provides fitness, nutrition, and strength training through personalized programs. It also offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes including a kids program on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Tony, who is half-Finnish and half-British, moved from Finland to Thailand eight years ago when he married his Thai wife Jah, but has been focused on fitness and healthy living since he was a teenager. He and Jah together are passionate about providing quality nutrition and strength training to improve health, fitness and energy levels for their clients. Tony also finds teaching Jiu-Jitsu to children to be particularly rewarding because he can encourage them to believe in their abilities and to “never give up.”

Annette Long

Community Youth Center to Open this Fall Chaengwattana Community Church cccthailand.org Faceboo.com/NichadaCCC Twitter.com/CCCinBKK The crazy laughter of Middle School boys … the hushed whispers of High School girls … These will soon be regular fixtures in the old Nichada Club complex adjacent to the lake. Nichada management desires to create a family-friendly, healthy-living environment in this area that once was central to our community.

Chaengwattana Community Church (CCC) recently acquired two empty shop spaces across from the old Villa Market to be converted into a Community Youth Center. All Nichada youth will be welcome to “hang out” in this safe place after school and on weekends when open.

Young people from the church are already brainstorming about what to include in this space.

Ping-pong? Pool table? Air hockey? Foosball? The church is currently running a “Name the Space” contest!

Expect the dust to fly shortly as the wall between the two spaces gets removed. Remodeling will continue during the summer break, with plans for a “Grand Opening” after students return in the fall.

Questions? Suggestions? Call or drop by the CCC office on weekdays between 10 am to 3 pm.

Tel: 02-911-6700.

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Community News

Thani Talk ~May 2015

Le Bouchon: Popular Restaurant is Moving Inside Nichada

Le Bouchon Parisien, a longtime favorite for many Nichada residents, will be moving into the area vacated by the Nichada Club restaurant and will open sometime before the first of August. Their last day at the current location is set for the end of June.

The owner of Le Bouchon, as it’s known for short, is Bruno Georges Marchal. Together with his wife, Uraivan Marchal and his two sons, Chef Stephane, 34, and pasta/pizza taster William, 12, he is excited about the move and sharing this new opportunity with the community.

Current patrons will be happy to know that many of the French and Italian menu items will remain the same, and there are plans to build a pizza oven in the new location similar to the old oven. New additions to the menu will include Mexican and American snack foods.

Renovation plans include a separate sports bar offering beers, cable TV, and a pool table, great for relaxing and having fun! For those who enjoy the pool area, there will be a pool service menu including drinks and food.

Additionally, there are plans to have live music on Fridays and Saturdays. There will also be tables on the terrace for outdoor dining. Home delivery service times will improve with direct access inside.

Bruno says, “We hope all of these additions will entice our neighbors to frequent Le Bouchon.”

Laura Sadowski Hours of Operation will be the same as now: Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday: 11am- pm Friday and Saturday: 11am- 11pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the sports bar: open until midnight The plan, at first, is to be closed on Mondays. Later, if there is more demand and business is good, he will open on Mondays and may open early for breakfast and brunch.

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Heard It Through The Grapevine

Thani Talk ~May 2015

Heard It Through the GRAPEVINE This column offers a chance to share all those good finds and tips so that others can benefit. If you have tips to share, please send them to the editor at nnrnewsletter@yahoo.com.

Shop Online, Enjoy Home Delivery I discovered online shopping shortly after moving to Nichada Thani last August. With no car and no golf cart, only my bicycle, all my shopping was done locally with a backpack, not so easy for heavy and bulky items! I have used either Tesco Lotus or Tops for almost all my dry food, drinks (including beer), dog food, cleaning supplies, etc. since then.

Generally I order from Tesco Lotus. Delivery cost is 60 baht, and they have always delivered promptly within the 2-hour period requested. If items are not available they will substitute with a close alternative.

Sometimes I chose to accept the alternate items, but not always. Although you can pay online, I always pay on delivery. If I know I will be at home I pay by credit card. If not, I leave the cash with whoever is at the house.

The process is very simple: go to the website and sign up. You will need an email address and will be asked to choose a password. Book a delivery slot (usually the next day), give an address, and start shopping.

The site is organized in categories and you can set up shopping lists or just revisit your favorites. I only occasionally order fresh fruit, vegetables or meats, mainly because I like to see what I am buying.

However, when I have ordered produce, the quality of the fruits and vegetables has been good. Their cold chain (frozen and chilled products) is also good. Whenever I order refrigerated products, the items come in the cooler section of the delivery truck.

Tops online does not seem to have the choice that they have in their shop at Central Chaegwattana, but more importantly, I find their website and sign in process more cumbersome. Having said that, I haven't ordered from Tops for quite a while now, so things may have changed. Tops delivery is free if you order over 900 bahts’ worth. They also deliver the same day if you order early enough.

Here are the links: http://shoponline.tescolotus.com/ http://topsshoponline.tops.co.th/en/ Happy shopping!

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Ceramics Factory in Ratchaburi If you like shopping and road trips, I’ve got the perfect place for you.

Tao Hong Thai Ceramics Factory in Ratchaburi Province has every size, shape and color of ceramics available, from table vases to impossibly sized pots and everything in between. Don’t expect a fancy showroom. A lot of the products are in dusty warehouses or in the outside yard.

The prices are a bit higher than they were a couple years ago, but they are still reasonable compared to prices overseas. The best deals are the pieces that are discounted due to small defects. Don’t be put off by “defects” - the imperfections are slight (sometimes not even visible) and offer significant savings.

What to bring: Hat, sunglasses, water, sunscreen, bug spray, fan, wet napkins for your hands, snacks for the drive. Bring cash, or you can pay upon delivery in Nichada. Delivery to Nichada is free but will take several days to arrive.

The factory is about a two-hour drive from Nichada.

(More if your driver gets lost.) Their website is comprehensive and offers pictures and information on production. Custom orders are also available.

For more information visit: www.thtceramic.com.

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Community News: Profile

Thani Talk ~May 2015

Richard Johnson returns to manage new condo It was lovely to meet Richard Johnson, a 14-year Nichada employee, and speak with him about his time in Bangkok. At age 22, he moved to Bangkok from England with his family in 1996 and started working for Nichada in 1997.

As a young man in his early twenties, and the only expat employee of Nichada, he became the Assistant Manager of Nichada Club and Property Manager of Nichada Park. His background was in hotel management and catering, so it was a good fit.

Richard said that in 1997 people were living in Casa, Maison, Danicha and Nichada Park, but you couldn’t walk around the lake. There were mostly Americans living in Nichada.

He learned Thai and after 5 years rose to become the Manager of Nichada Club. After working for 10 years with Nichada Club, Richard switched over to become the Customer Service Manager. He was the first person in that role.

After four years at Customer Service, and 14 years working for Nichada, Richard left Bangkok to go back to England to help a relative open up a hotel and restaurant. Scott Roman took over for Richard.

Richard missed Thailand, so in January 2015 he came back to Nichada and Bangkok. He was hired on to be the Manager of N1 and N2 Lake Condominiums.

He is excited about his new position because he is getting to do something new in Nichada. The condos will have concierge services. Eventually these services will be linked to Clark Hatch membership. The condos will also have a security system with a RFID entrance, intercom and fingerprint technology, as well as a 24-hour guard presence.

N1 and N2 are having an open house grand opening on Saturday, May 9 at 3pm. There will be food, drinks, music, and prizes. Everyone in Nichada is welcome. People renting the condos will start moving in on May 1st.

The condos will have a restaurant called Vapor and a full fitness center. Initially the fitness center will be open to all Clark Hatch Members, but that will change over time.

The third floor will have a main pool, kid’s pool, pool terrace, and Vapor Restaurant. The fitness center, sauna, and steam areas will be below the pool. Also below the pool will be a vista terrace with lake views. Nichada has also just decided to add a playground for the residents.

Another interesting thing worth mentioning is that some of the condos will be rented for short stays. Nichada has reserved five, 3-bedroom condos for their own short term stay inventory, and they are releasing four, 2-bedroom condos to Agoda as short term accommodation. That will come in handy for parents traveling for IASAS or other events at ISB. We wish Richard all the best in his new position!

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Around Nonthaburi and Beyond

Events: Shopping & Concerts Impact Arena www.ThaiTicketMajor.com

Adult Volleyball League: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (and some Mondays) playing friendly matches in ISB’s Rajendra Hall.

Contact Pat Sethbhakdi: psethbhakdi@hotmail.com

International Bangkok Bike 2015 April 30-May 3 Bicycle trade show for bicycle enthusiasts.

Worship Venues

Backstreet Boys In a World Like This Tour May 6 Katy Perry The Prismatic World Tour May 14 Boyzone: BZ20 The Anniversary Tour May 24

Clubs: International CCT - Club Canada Thailand Open to all nationalities. Monthly tours, book group, Lunch Bunch, and other social events. www.clubcanadathailand.com BWG - British Women's Group Monthly Luncheon, Activities, Coffee Mornings.

Open to all nationalities.

Contact: Sarah Glaze 081-793 0806 www.bwgbangkok.com; info@bwgbangkok.com ANZWG -Australia/New Zealand Women’s Group Monthly Coffee Mornings, Tours, Newsletter & Activities www.anzwg-bangkok.org AWC—American Women’s Club of Thailand Monthly Luncheon, Activities and Coffee Morning. Contact: 02-712-3380/1 awc@awcthailand.org; www.awcthailand.org

Clubs: Sports Men’s Softball League: Slo-pitch men’s softball. League runs from November to May. Contact: Troy Regis at: troyr@isb.ac.th 34

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 50/33 Moo 4 Chaengwattana Road Sunday Worship Service--9 am.(in English) Family History Research Group--Mondays, 9-12 p.m.

Book Group--2nd Wed./month, 11 a.m.

“Foodie” Group--1st Tues./month,10 a.m.

Youth Group—Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Contact Marie Lewis (092-581-9606) Visitors welcome!

Chaengwattana Community Church Adult Sunday School—8:30am Sunday Service—9:30am Encouraging Women—Wed., 9am Men’s Meeting—Thurs., 5am Community Prayer—Tuesdays 7:30-8:30am Youth Alpha Group (high school) Sunday 6pm Youth Group (middle school) Thursdays 6:30pm http://www.cccthailand.org (02-911-6700) Catholic Mass in Nonthaburi Our Lady of Mercy Church 69/13 Moo 1, Tiwanon Rd. Ban Mai, Pakkred.

English Mass: Sundays at 5:15pm Contact us at: ourladyofmercyparish@gmail.com Discover the Rosary, contact Chris at hushh@hotmail.com Synagogue Beth Elisheva Synagogue, Mikveh & Jewish Center 121 Soi SaiNamThip 2, Sukhumvit Road, Soi 22 Tel: 02-663-0244; Fax: 663-0245 Mosque Soi Prasert Issaram Mosque 8 Moo 3 Soi Prasert Issaram, Pakkred, Nonthaburi Neighborhood mosque just outside of Nichada Thani.

Buddhist Temple Wat Bua Khwan (วัดบัวขวัญ) 1 Moo 9 Ngamwongwan Road, Muang, Nonthaburi 02-952-8062; Watbuakhwan.com Popular local temple offering merit-making, prayer, blessings and funeral services. 15 minutes from Nichada. Go via Samakkee Road, on shortcut soi just before the expressway on-ramp near Ngamwongwan.

Community News

Thani Talk ~May 2015

Latin Ball 2015 Raises Money for Charity

Latin Ball 2015, held on March 21st and organized by the Latin Community in Thailand, was a great night. Besides giving guests an opportunity to gather, greet and enjoy a fun-filled evening with friends, the main purpose of the Latin Ball was to raise money for charity projects in Thailand.

This year, we donated all proceeds to: - Colabora Birmania (refugees) - Christian Foundation for Children with Disabilities (Pakkret orphanages) - Night Light (which fights against human trafficking) - Salesian Congregation/Sister Ana Rosa (scholarships) We would like to thank the Embassies of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico, Peru and Spain, as well as our main sponsors: Himapan Gallery, Asian Tiger Mobility, Bumrungrad Hospital, Coca Cola/ Thainamthip, Raja's Fashions, Pandit Carpets, Yesterday Once Again, Bamboo Spa, Phoenix Muay Thai Gym Bkk, Panipa Hair & Beauty, Le Bouchon Restaurant, Hilina's Gift Shop and many others.

Finally, many thanks to all of you who attended the Latin Ball and helped us to have an unforgettable evening. If you are interested in becoming part of the Latin community or if you need further information about the Ball, please don't hesitate to contact us at: latcommthai@gmail.com. Looking forward to having you join our future events.

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NNR Coffee Morning Highlights

Thani Talk ~May 2015

Cooking Demo & Coffee Morning Highlights On Tuesday, April 7, Kade Tiyaphorn and Liz Lu co-hosted the NNR coffee at Mansions in the Park. If you attended you got the pleasure of watching Chef Veeya, a friend of Khun Kade, manager of Mansions in the Park, prepare two amazing dishes: smokey sweet potato burgers with avocado and garlic cream, and a tomato mozzarella barley salad. We all got to sample Chef Veeya’s tasty creations.

Chef Veeya is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London and owns the Fat Beagle Cafe and Bakery at Sukhumvit Soi 33 in Bangkok.

She loves to cook with local organic ingredients, most of which come from Khun Kade’s organic family farm, Rim Ping.

Thank you to Liz Lu, Khun Kade and Chef Veeya for a wonderful coffee.

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Recipe

Smokey Sweet Potato Burgers with Avocado and Garlic Cream Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely mashed sweet potatoes (or yams), about 2 large potatoes 2 bulbs of roasted garlic 1 cup cannellini beans (rinsed and drained if canned) 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs 1/3 cup oat flour (or all-purpose, wheat, etc.)

1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon cumin 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1 avocado, sliced 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream 1 teaspoon maple syrup extra salt and pepper for seasoning yogurt/cream 4 whole wheat buns Directions: Roast garlic. Pierce potatoes (I used 2 large) all over with a fork and place on a paper towel, ting in the microwave. Microwave for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for 5 minutes more. move, slice in half and let cool until you can scoop out the flesh.

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In a large bowl, coarsely mash beans with a fork. Add in sweet potato and mash together, then add in spices, salt and pepper, minced garlic, egg, panko and flour. Mix together until combined, then place bowl in the fridge for 15-20 minutes. This helps form them into patties, but as a warning they are still somewhat messy.

While mixture is chilling, combine yogurt/sour cream with 2 bulbs (squeezed out) of roasted garlic cloves, maple syrup and a sprinkle of salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth then set aside until ready to use.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Remove mixture from fridge and form into 4 equal patties, then place in the skillet once hot. Since the mixture can be wet and messy, do not move until they are fully cooked and golden on one side! This takes about 5-6 minutes. Then, add more oil if needed (this really helps cook them) and flip burgers very gently.

Cook for another 5-6 minutes. Toast buns if desired.

Assemble by topping burgers with roasted garlic cream and avocado!

Thank you to Khun Veeya for demonstrating this recipe at NNR’s April Social at Mansions in the Park.

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Travel: Medical Mission in Myanmar

Thani Talk ~May 2015

Myanmar Through a Volunteer Family’s Eyes

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” (Theodore Roosevelt) This quote truly made sense to us after our family trip to Myanmar. It is always possible to make a difference. We were so excited when we got the opportunity to join Kids Action for Kids and Operation Smile on their first Myanmar mission -- a trip that has left all four of us with lifelong memories.

Not only because Myanmar is a very beautiful country, and the people are open and friendly, but this mission allowed us to see what you don’t see as a tourist. We got a glimpse of the humble life many families in the countryside live. In the 1000-bed hospital in Naypyitaw, we met more than 220 families who had traveled for days, now waiting patiently in line with the hope of getting life-changing surgery for their kids. For 142 the dream came through. The others are now registered and will hopefully get a chance at the next mission.

Our job as volunteers was to entertain and play with the kids while they were waiting in the summer heat.

As fascinated as we were about meeting these kids they were just as interested in us - especially Silje (11) and Jonas (12). Just looking at and having a photo taken with the blond kids was entertaining for them. It was obvious that the majority hadn’t met any “farang kids” before.

It was amazing to see the contact between kids throwing a ball, playing soccer or blowing soap bobbles.

No language was needed to exchange smiles and friendly gestures. We would of course have loved to be able to talk to them and understand more about their individual stories and background. It touched us to see that not a single kid had brought a toy. So the contact with us, and the toys we handed out, seemed to be very much appreciated.

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Travel: Medical Mission in Myanmar

Now that we are back home, many kids and memories are still fresh in our minds. For example: the smile from a teenage boy as he was getting a piece of paper and a few crayons, the little girl in a moldy worn-out dress whose mom asked for my necklace, the bright 13-year old boy who looked like a 9-year old, or the little blind girl with a very severe deformity.

Our family has, in different ways, supported KAFK for a couple of years. In September 2013, we joined our first mission as volunteers in Ubon, northern Thailand. This trip to Myanmar has only engaged us even more, seeing many older kids and quite a few severe cases made a huge impact. Knowing that between 50,000-60,000 people live in Myanmar with cleft palates, we have a lot more fundraising to do and need all the help we can get.

Tina Heiermo Jonas, 12: “I met a boy who was 13 years old and his name was Hangshu, and he became my friend. We were throwing a ball in a circle and even when the other kids went away, we just kept playing and having lots of fun. When he showed me his cleft palate I realized that he couldn’t say his own name correctly, and I just wanted to help in any way that I could. I am sure that I will never forget him.”

Silje, 11: “One face that I will never forget was a little baby girl with a really bad deformity. She was blind in one eye, but when you really managed to catch her attention she was a very cute and beautiful baby. It’s so important that these kids get life changing surgeries. I’m glad that we helped some of them.

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Charity: Award and Donations

Thani Talk ~May 2015

NNR Earns Service Award from Ministry of Social Development In recognition of NNR’s long-term support of the homeless at the Nonthaburi Reception Home for the Destitute, the Ministry of Social Development named NNR as one of 18 groups nationwide to receive an award of appreciation from the Thai government.

The presentation was made April 1 at the Ministry during celebrations to mark the 60th birthday of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Above: On behalf of NNR, shelter volunteers receive award of appreciation from the Thai government. (L-R): Liz Lu, shelter Director Khun Nan, and Marie Lewis.

Additional Donations Approved by NNR Board At its April meeting, the NNR Board voted to approve the following donations to local charity and service groups: Sang Tawan Foundation: Support education Baan Rachawadee Girls, Baan Rajawadee Boys, and Home for the Destitute: Purchase of protective masks for use by staff and volunteers during care and feeding of residents Baan Rachawadee Girls: Purchase of nutritional supplements for girls with cerebral palsy. Supplements help prevent pressure sores and improve quality of life for these girls Baan Rachawadee Girls: Purchase of hot water pots for preparation of drinks and supplements Baan Rachawadee Girls: Support garden project that will teach the girls how to grow vegetables and flowers.

Baan Rachawadee Boys and Baan Rachawadee Girls: Purchase of hygiene supplies to help prevent skin infections Thanksgiving Home: Batik equipment to teach art and vocational skills to children at the Home.

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Charity: Volunteers & Thank You

Power of Social Media Helps Sell Baskets for Charity Led by Khun Thanita, the crafts team at the Nonthaburi Reception Home for the Destitute recently provided the community with some beautiful, handmade Easter baskets.

Sold individually or in sets of 3, the baskets came in cheerful, spring colors. Most of the baskets were reserved on a pre-order basis via Facebook, email, and word of mouth.

Other baskets were sold with the aid of the high school's Elder Care Club.

The baskets, some with complicated patterns, were hand woven by the skilled members of the shelter’s crafts team.

Customers loved the cute design, the colors (the new blue, white, and red pattern was quite popular), the handmade nature, and the fact that they were supporting residents of the local homeless shelter.

The crafts team was thrilled that over 100 of their baskets found new "homes." With orders rolling in, the crafts team worked hard to fill orders right up until the day before Easter! They were also excited to receive 100% of the sale proceeds, amounting to 12,910 baht. My fellow volunteer Marie Lewis and I delivered the money to the crafts team, and we congratulated them on their hard work and success in adding their touch to our Easter season.

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Thanksgiving Home Says “Khop Khun Khrub”!

Dear NNR, Thank you so much for your support of the 25th Hope For Children Camp at Toei Ngam Beach in Sattaheep, Chonburi. Eighty children and volunteers of Thanksgiving Home joined more than 1,200 disadvantaged children all over Thailand. This is the 4th year that Thanksgivng Home went to this camp.

This year’s trip was possible because of NNR’s support, which funded one bus and two vans.

We were also able to buy 90 t-shirts for all our children and staff, plus give some to the navy soldiers who helped our children.

Thanks to NNR, this year we had more than 700 toys to give to the other children at the camp. We also provided a game booth, name tags, hats, food, snacks and drinks.

This year we networked with other groups serving children: Nonthapoom government home, Nonthaburi Autism Club, Nonthaburi Chonpratan Songkor School (serving children with disabilities).

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Restaurant Review

Thani Talk ~May 2015

Rocket Coffeebar Brunch anyone?

If you’re looking for a great place to enjoy a comforting but innovative brunch, I can highly recommend Rocket. There are three outlets in Bangkok. Sukhamvit Soi 49, Central Embassy, and the one I visited on Sathorn Soi 12 (www.rocketcoffeebar.com).

The menu features several egg dishes. You’ll be reassured to know the eggs are sourced from Thai Hill-tribe areas and “exceed the highest regulations for both free-range and organic.” More importantly they form a key component of their delicious take on eggs benedict. The diverse collection of side dishes to accompany your eggs includes grilled halloumi, crispy prosciutto, and gravlax.

Moving on from eggs, there are exciting soups, salads, sandwiches, and pastas on offer. I was very pleased with the ‘Triple decker roast pork” sandwich. Despite the name, I can assure you that it was a very civilized portion of roasted pork and something similar to coleslaw on dark rye. Delicious! Rocket also offers a selection of “Nordic Lights” including Swedish Meatballs and Grilled Mackerel.

As expected there is a large selection of coffee available and it seems that Rocket takes their coffee very seriously with single origin and blended options as well as a detailed description of how the beans are roasted and prepared. They also offer an impressive list of tea should that be your preference. There are a number of juices, smoothies, and crushes available as well as cocktails conveniently separated into Daytime and Nighttime options.

So if you’re looking for high-quality and exciting food to start your day, feel free to visit Rocket Coffeebar! (… and get the cinnamon bun; it’s amazing!)

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