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CONTENTS COVER STORY 7 Pastrami on Rye and American Pizza Factory Thailand TRAVEL & ATTRACTIONS 29 Khao Yai: Days of Wine and Khmer Kings 31 Island Escapes from Pattaya SCHOOL & EDUCATION 36 Books You May Have Missed....

37 Teaching English – by Mark Beales FOOD & DRINK 40 Restaurant Menus 43 Thai Desert – by Brian S. EXPAT LIVING 21 Bargain Hunter by Belinda Wilson 22 Thai Temples part 3– by Brian S. 51 Going Fishing with Roger 80 Soduku/Crossword/Quiz 86 Fool in Paradise – Neil Hutchinson HEALTH & WELLNESS 49 The Benefits of Tea SPORTS & LEISURE 52 Re Branding Pattaya - From Sexpat Tourism to World Class Sports Destination - Matias Becca MOTOR & MARIEN TRADER 56 Talking Wheels 60 Marine Safty - Brian S 62 Car Review - Brian S CLASSIFIEDS 66 Classifieds

Well did you get soaked ?

If it was all too much for you on the streets of Pattaya this year and you feel that you now need a good rest, have a look at our articles on Day trips and Islands for some great ideas on where to escape to and “Get Away from it all”. The month of May can be a scorching one here in Thailand and some island breezes may be just what you need.

Or how about a refreshing cup of tea to help you relax? This month we visit Tea Village to discover the benefits of tea. Or maybe you would prefer a great sandwich from Pastrami on Rye our cover story this month? We also continue to give Menu listings for some really excellent eateries Our regulars are still bringing you great offers this month such as the Bargain Hunter with Candy Cafe and the JJR stall at Pattaya Park Market and of course plenty of deals in our classifieds section. Don't forget to check out the Motor and Marine Trader and if you do find that we help you with your purchase ….Don't forget to tell them that you saw it in The Trader !

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PASTRAMI ON RYE AND AMERICAN PIZZA FACTORY THAILAND. Stephen Fry compared only visiting New York and LA instead of travelling across the breadth of America to a pastrami sandwich, in his recent book “More Fool Me”.

“How could anyone say they had eaten a Carnegie Deli pastrami sandwich if in fact they had only gnawed at the thin slices of rye on either end while the whole continent of meat lay untouched."

He goes on to commend the virtues of the delicious New York fare and here in Pattaya we have our very own slice of America. Pastrami on Rye is described as an authentic American Deli offering Pastrami and Corned Beef . American Pizzas, pasta and Salads. Real NY Cheesecake and some of the best coffee to be found in town !

A real Pattaya success story. The eaterie that started out tucked away in a private house in a soi just off Jomtien beach road soon grew by reputation far exceeding every expectation and outgrowing its small location.

People would travel all the way from the “Darkside” in search of the delicious pastrami sandwiches such as the Rachel: Pastrami topped with coleslaw, melted Swiss cheese and signature sauce.

Or the equally delicious Reuben a corned beef sandwich with sourkraut and melted cheese.

Often accompanied by enormous whole dill pickle and a really great potato salad the portions are certainly not for the faint hearted !

Soon the happy customers were able to expand their choices with fabulous American pizzas including deep dish Chicago options that you should allow a preparation and cooking time of around 35-45 minutes. Then after expanding into their new location a whole range of very reasonably priced breakfast options and delicious cakes and coffee. If you've yet to try it – please hurry along !

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Pastrami on Rye & American Pizza Factory 315/163-164 THAPPRAYA ROAD JOMTIEN, PATTAYA RI 20150

After 8 months of hard work, sweat and BEERS... and a bunch of satisfied customers, we were able to open up our first location to the public. Soon after, dozens of new customers filtered into our restaurant daily, and it wasn't before long, that we had thousands of new followers on social media and hundreds more new customers ordering delivery, take away and dine-in sandwiches and pizzas.

We wouldn't have been able to do what we have done so far if it wasn't for the hard work of a few special people.... and fantastic response we received from our faithful customers."

Open 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 pm they will even deliver to your home if you phone them on 087 609 8770 "It's not easy to start a business in Thailand, let alone, run a business that is actually successful. Well, that's exactly the kind of crazy idea that we had in mind when we founded Pastrami on Rye & American Pizza Factory. Tucked away inside of a shop house, down a private soi off Jomtien Beach road, we set out to do what no body had ever achieved and what most people thought was impossible. ​ At first, we had a basic menu of deli sandwiches and pizzas: Pastrami, Corned Beef, Reuben, Philly Cheesesteak, thin crust and pan style pizzas. Bristkets were brined a few at a time in plastic bins, Pastrami was smoked using a makeshift grill/smoker, and delivery was the only way you could get one of our sandwiches or pizzas...and that was only from 7pm til 10pm. I was working full-time as a graphic designer and my Dad was, well, retired and bored. We had been talking about starting up another restaurant again, ( our first venture didn't work out so well ) but we knew we had to do it right this time or don't do it at all.

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WHERE TO FIND! LIVE MUSIC AND SHOWS

Alangkarn Theatre (variety show), Sukhumvit Road (at 155km marker), Na Jomtien. Open 6pm onwards Thursday-Tuesday.

Tel: 038 256 000 or 038 825 6007, www.alangkarnthailand.com Alcazar Show (cabaret), Second Road, North Pattaya. Open 6pm onwards. Tel: 038 410 2247 Ankor Night Club & Lounge (nightclub), Walking Street Soi 16 Aqua Bar (nightclub), Mercure Hotel, Soi 16, behind The Avenue, South Pattaya Bamboo Bar (live band), South Pattaya Road (20m to the left of Walking Street sign) Blues Factory (live blues band), Soi Lucky Star, off Walking Street.

Open 8.30pm. www.thebluesfactorypattaya.com Colosseum Show Pattaya (cabaret), Thepprasit Road. Open 6pm.

Tel: 038 906 530, email: rsvn@ColosseumShowPattaya.com, www.ColosseumShowPattaya.com Differ Pub (nightclub), North Pattaya. www.differ-pub.com Dusit D2 Baraquda Pattaya (live band), Second Road, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 769 999, email: d2pa@dusit.com FLB (live band), Walking Street Flexx Club (nightclub), behind McDonald’s, southern end of Walking Street Hopf House (house band & Italian tenor), Beach Road (cnr Soi 13/1) Insomnia (nightclub), Walking Street. www.clubinsomniapattaya.com Jazz Pit (jazz music), Soi 5, off Second Road, North Pattaya. www.pic-kitchen.com Lima Lima (nightclub), Bali-Hai Pier end of Walking Street. Tel: 089 990 2447 Lucifer’s Disko (live band), Walking Street Malibu (cabaret), Second Road, cnr Soi 13/2 (Soi Post Office) Mixx Discotheque (nightclub), Bali-Hai Pier end of Walking Street. www.mixx-discotheque.com Garden Resort). Cross Colours Band starts 9pm. Tel: 038 370 616, email: reservation@thaigarden.com Play Club (nightclub), Soi Lucky Star, Walking Street. Open 10pm-6am every day Roija Gentleman’s Club (live music, soul), Thepprasit Soi 7, South Pattaya Rolling Stone 2 Bar (live rock n roll band), Walking Street, cnr Soi 16 The Pier (nightclub), Walking Street. Tel: 080 480 6661. Open

7:30pm to late The Rendezvous Resort, Lake Mabprachan Tiffany’s Show (cabaret), Second Road, North Pattaya. Open 6pm onwards. Tel: 038 421 700, www.tiffany-show.co.th Tony’s Entertainment Complex (live band), Walking Street.

Tel: 038 425 795, www.tonydisco.com Utopia (live band), Soho Square, Walking Street

THE BIG GAME I-Rovers, Soi LK Metro, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 489 494, www.i-rovers.com.

Jameson’s Irish Pub, Soi AR (Soi Sukrudee), Central Pattaya.

Tel: 038 361 873, email: info@jamesons-pattaya.com, www.jamesons-pattaya.com Kilkenny Bar, Soi LK Metro, South Pattaya. Email: info@ kilkennypattaya.com, www.kilkennypataya.com Legends Pool & Sports Bar, Pattaya Klang (nr Third Road). www.legendspoolpattaya.com The Players Lounge, East Pattaya. www.theplayerslounge.asia Witherspoons, Soi Buakhow (nr Soi Lengkee), South Pattaya.

Tel: 038 721 121, www.witherspoonspattaya.com

FOOD & DRINK Access Inn, Third Road, nr Soi Lengkee, www.accessinnpattaya.com Akvavit Grill & Bar, Jomtien Beach Road. Open 9:30pm to midnight. Tel: 038 233 672, www.akvavitjomtien.com Bruno’s Restaurant & Lounge Bar, Thappraya Road, Pattaya.

Tel: 038 364 600, www.brunos-pattaya.com Dicey Reilly’s, Second Road, next to Royal Garden Plaza News Steaks & Grill, Thappraya Road, South Pattaya. Tel: 038 267 174, www.newssteaks.com Robin’s Nest Restaurant & Guesthouse, Soi Diana Inn. Tel: 038 720 194, www.robinsnestpattaya.com Tavern by the Sea, Beach Rd, North Pattaya Tel: 038 418 418 Wine Cellar, Naklua Soi 12, North Pattaya Tel: 038 226 054 or 080 204 5551

PLEASE NOTE: All dates, times and details were correct (to the best of our knowledge) at the time of publication. Pattaya Trader is not responsible for the postponement, cancellation or relocation of events.

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Big C Cinema, Big C Shopping Mall, Second Road, North Pattaya Major Cineplex, The Avenue Mall, Second Road, South Pattaya. www.majorcineplex.com SF Cinema (6th Floor CentralFestival Shopping Mall), Central Pattaya. www.sfcinemacity.com

SOCIAL SCENE Anchor Coworking Space, Chaiyapruek Road. Tel: 038 231 540, www.anchorcoworking.com CouchSurfing, Triangle Bar, Soi Chaiyapoon, South Pattaya. www.couchsurfing.org Havana Bar, Hilton Hotel, Beach Road, South Pattaya Lions Club, Jomtien Branch, www.jomtienlions.org, email: jomtienlions@hotmail.com Momento Beach Club, Theprasit Soi 8, South Pattaya.

Tel: 038 422 114, www.momentobeach.com Pattaya Expats Club, www.pattayaexpatsclub.info Pattaya City Expats Club, www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard, Siam Bayshore Hotel, South Pattaya. www.rotary-es.org Rotary Club, Jomtien-Pattaya, Royal Cliff Beach Resort, Pratamnak Road. www.rotaryjomtienpattaya.org Royal British Legion, Tropical Bert’s Bar, Soi 6/1, Central Pattaya.

Tel: 089 807 2335 or 038 361 887.

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Soi Diana Inn, South Pattaya. www.vfwpost9876.com

SPORTS & LEISURE Archery Club, Pattaya Shooting Park, Huay Yai. www.pattayaarcheryclub.com Backgammon, B.G. House & Restaurant, Thepprasit Road, South Pattaya. Tel: 081 664 9085, www.blot.asia Bira Circuit, www.bira.co.th Bridge Club, Altos Restaurant, Thappraya Road (nr overpass) Cheers Bar, Pattayaland Soi 2 (Soi 13/4), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League and Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com Chess Club, Brauhaus Restaurant, Second Road between Soi 7 & 8 Cricket Club, Horseshoe Point. Email: pattayacricketclub@gmail.com Darts, www.pattayadarts.com Hash House Harriers, PH3 www.pattayah3.com

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Hash House Harriers, PBH3 Bush Hash House Harriers www.pattayahash.com/pattayabush.html Hash House Harriers, PJMH3 Jungle Monkey Hash House Harriers www.pattayahash.com/monkey.html Hash House Harriers, PJH3 www.pattayajungle.com Lawn Bowls (indoor; for school-age and college children), Coco Club, behind Phoenix Golf, Baan Amphur. Sue: 087 1358357 Megabreak Pool, Soi Diana Inn, South Pattaya. Tel: 086 033 6617 Muay Thai, Pattaya Boxing World, Sukhumvit Road, North Pattaya.

Tel: 038 726 203, www.pattayaboxingworld.com Nervous Wreck Bar, Soi Yamato (Soi 13/1), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League and Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@ hotmail.com Ocean Marina Yacht Club, Sukhumvit Hwy (km 157), Jomtien.

Tel: 038 237 310, www.oceanmarinayachtclub.com Palmers Bar, Pattayaland Soi 2 (Soi 13/4), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com Petanque, email: petanque.Th@gmail.com Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club, Eastern Pattaya Tel: 038 248 212, www.pattayafootball.com Pole Dancing Classes, Tony’s Fitness Wong Amat Gym, Naklua Soi 16 Polo, Horsehoe Point, end of Soi Siam Country Club, East Pattaya.

Tel: 081 835 2419, email: santithaipoloclub@yahoo.com Polo, Huay Yai. Tel: 02 663 045; 02 258 0194. www.poloescape.com Pool www.pattaya-funtown.com/pattaya_pool_league QueenVictoriaInn,Soi6,CentralPattaya.www.queenvicpattaya.com.

Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com Rest Stop, Soi Chaiyapoon, South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League and Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com Royal Varuna Yacht Club, Pratamnak Rd, South Pattaya.

Tel: 038 250 116, www.varuna.org Rugby (Touch), Horseshoe Point, next to Siam Country Club.

Email: pjcrouch@hotmail.com Seafari Dive Center, Soi 12, South Pattaya. www.seafari.co.th Shenanigans, Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Road, Jomtien.

Open 11:00am until late every day. Tel: 038 303 490, www.shenanigansthailand.com Softball, pickup games at Thai Polo Club. Email: scrabbleking@ yahoo.com Tennis, (for children and teenagers 10-16 only) Ambassador City Tennis Courts, Jomtien The Londoner, Soi Post Office (soi 13/2), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League and Wednesday League, pattayaquizleague@ hotmail.com The Ranch, Third Road (opp. The Village), South Pattaya. Monday Quiz League, pattayaquizleague@hotmail.com The Sportsman Pub, Beach Road Soi 13, South Pattaya. www.sportsmanpub.com, Tel: 038 710 609 Yoga, Balaji Studio, Soi South Pattaya 24. Tel: 089 748 6204,

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EVERY MONDAY

Monday Night Party Where: Mixx Discotheque (Bali Hai Pier) Time: from 8pm

FOOD AND DRINK International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Cheese burger Monday Where: Dicey Reilly's Cheese burger with a pint of Chang for 199THB Time: from 10am Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Happy Mondays Where: News Steak & Grill Buy one meal from the regular menu, get another of equal or lesser value free of charge Time: from 6pm Happy Go Lucky Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm

All bottles 999THB, all glasses 99THB. Buy one bottle and gent terrine, cheese or French Fries for free!

Time: from 8pm

FOOD AND DRINK SPORTS AND LEISURE Bira Bike Day Where: Bira Circuit Motorbike practice.

Time: from noon Pattaya Bridge Club Where: Altos Restaurant Time: from 1pm Game Night Where: Aqua Bar, Mercure Hotel Darts, table football and pool.

Buy one beer, get one free.

Time: from 5pm Six-a-Side Football Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club Time: from 6.30pm Zumba, Jazz, Hip Hop Classes Where: Tony's Fitness Center (3rd Road) Time: from 7.30pm to 8.30pm Pub Quiz Where: Shenanigan's Time: from 8pm

Robins Nest Chicken Breast Chasseur with saute potatoes 189 baht

Monday Quiz League Fixtures list available by email: pattayaquizleague@ hotmail.com Time: from 8.30pm

Pizza & Pasta Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Great buffet for 399THB omly Time: from 6pm to 9pm

8-ball Pool League 12 Pattaya bars playing on a home/away basis. www. pattaya-funtown.com/ pattaya_pool_league Time: from 8.30pm

Themed Buffet Where: Tavern By The Sea Different theme every night Time: from 6.30pm

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iBar Hip Hop Party Club Insomnia (in the middle of Walking street) 7pm

International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am

Robins Nest Chicken Breast Chasseur with saute potatoes 189 baht

SPORTS AND LEISURE Bira Car & Truck Day wher: Bira Circuit Car and truck practice.

Time: from noon

Pizza Tuesday Where: Havana Bar, Holiday Inn Hotel 279THB for signature pizza Time: from noon Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Happy Go Lucky Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm Wine & Tapas Evening Where: Witch's Oyster Bar & Restaurant Gorgeous variety of great wine and tapas.

Time: from 6pm BBQ Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Great buffet for 399THB only Time: from 6pm to 9pm

Pattaya Darts Double-In League Visit: www.pattayadarts.com Time: from noon Yoga Class Where: Tony's Fitness Center (3rd Road) Time: from 6pm to 7pm Expats 6-A-Side Football: Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club Time: from 6.30pm.

Pattaya Chess Club Where: Brau Haus Everybody welcome.

Lessons available. Boards and clocks provided.

Time: from 6.30pm Ladies 9-ball handicap Where: Megabreak Pool Low entry fees and great prizes.

Time: from 8.30pm

Buy 2 get 1 free on Cocktails Where: News Steak & Grill Special Cocktails Time: from 9pm Wine Night Promotion Where: Access Inn

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EVERY WEDNESDAY FOOD AND DRINK International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Pizza Wednesday Where: Dicey Reilly's Pizza Margarita with a glass of wine 299THB Time: from 10am Wednesday Special Where: Robin’s Nest Beef & Tomato Lasagne with garlic bread & side salad 189 baht Time: from noon Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Happy Go Lucky Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm Thai Contemporary Night Where: Oceana Restaurant, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Enjoy a selection of traditional Thai dishes such as som tum, tom yum goong, choo chee curry, pad Thai and the Essan grilled specialties and Thai contemporary dance. 800THB per person.

Beverages not included.

Time: from 6pm Multi-Cuisine Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Enjoy live music and

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Time: from 6pm - 9pm

SPORTS AND LEISURE Pattaya Bridge Club Where: Altos Restaurant Time: from 1pm 10-ball handicap Where: Megabreak Pool Low entry fees and great prizes.

Time: from 4pm Six-a-Side Football Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club New players and spectators are welcome!

Time: from 5pm Spinning Class Where: Tony's Fitness Center (3rd Road) Time: from 6pm to 7pm Polyglot Club Where: Anchor Coworking Space, Chaiyapruek Rd. Language exchange club.

Free and open to all.

Time: from 7pm Bingo Night Where: The Bondi Jomtien Beach Three games of one line, then two lines, then Full House! First two games in English and Thai but last game in Thai only, so bring along your Thai friends or choose your favourite waiter to help! Nine prizes of vouchers for the Bondi or local venues, bottles of alcohol and the chance to win the rollover Jackpot!

When you pay the bill, you also have a chance to win the money in "Crack the Safe" game.

Time: from 9pm

MUSIC AND SHOWS

relocation of events.

Bodega Fever Where: Pullman Pattaya Hotel G Featuring Lorenzo Santos.

Enjoy live music and Tapas and free flow wine or draught beer for 899THB Time: from 7pm to 10pm Charity Concert for Banglamung Elderly Home Where: Da Claudio Restuarant, Jomtien Plaza Featuring Dutch Baritone Ronald Willemsen.

Time: from 8pm Don't stop the party!

Where: Mixx Discotheque DON'T STOP THE PARTY WITH DJ ANDY P , DJ V , DJ CHAMPION , DJ JIMMY Time: from 10pm

SOCIAL EVENTS Motor auction Where: Collingbourne Auctioneers Motorbikes and cars! Don't miss the best deal!

Time: from 4pm to 6pm Rotary Club of JomtienPattaya meeting Where: Royal Cliff Beach Resort Time: from 6.30pm

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EVERY THURSDAY FOOD AND DRINK

International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Thursday Special Beef & Tomato Lasagne with garlic bread & side salad 189 baht Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Happy Go Lucky Where: Latitude Lounge and

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Infiniti forensics, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm Sangria Night Where: Aqua Bar, Mercure Hotel Sangria only 150THB per glass. Buy one, get one free.

Time: from 5pm

SPORTS AND LEISURE

Ladies Cocktail Night Where: Breeze Beach club, Centara Grand Pratumnak Only 250 Baht for Free flow cocktails. Hang out by the beach with your girlfriends and enjoy the "breeze". And for the gentlemen all local beers only 100 Baht Time: from 5pm to 10pm

Pole Dancing Class Where: Tony's Fitness Center (3rd Road) Free for members. 99 THB per class for non-members.

Time: from 5pm to 6pm

Pasta evening Where: Havana Bar, Holiday Inn Hotel Live music. Pasta and glass of wine for 450THB. Time: from 5pm German Buffet with Roasted Pig Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Enjoy live music and delicious cuisine for 399THB only. Different theme every night.

Time: from 6pm to 9pm Buy 2 get 1 free Where: News Steak & Grill Special cocktails

Pattaya Archery Club Where: Pattaya Shooting Park, Huay Yai All welcome; equipment and coaching provided. For more information visit the website: www.pattayaarcheryclub. com Time: from 10am to noon

Pattaya Panthers and Panties (mixed) Touch Rugby Where: Horseshoe Point, Soi Siam Country Club New players always welcome. For more information, contact Paul Crouch: pjcrouch@hotmail. com Time: from 7pm

MUSIC AND SHOWS Latino Thursday Where: Sunset Lounge Bar, Baraquda D2 Hotel Featuring Lorenzo Santos Time: from 5pm

BEST DJ IN ASIA, WINNER BEST VIDEO DJ IN THE WORLD!) DJ EDDIE PAY (FROM PAY & WHITE ,OFFICIAL FASHIONTV DJ DUO) + MIXX DJs TEAM Time: Happy Hours from 10pm to 12 am - buy 1 get 1 free

SOCIAL EVENTS Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard meeting Where: Siam Bayshore Pattaya Hotel http://www.rotary-es.org/ rotary-new/index.html Time: from 6pm

PLEASE NOTE: All dates, times and details were correct at the time of publication. Pattaya Trader is not responsible for the postponement, cancellation or relocation of events.

Thursday Night Where: Mixx Discotheque DJ DOMINATION (WINNER

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EVERY FRIDAY FOOD AND DRINK

Happy Go Lucky Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm Mojito Night Where: Aqua Bar, Mercure Hotel Mojitos only 150THB, buy one get one free.

Time: from 5pm Thai Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Enjoy live music and delicious cuisine for 399THB only. Different theme every night.

Time: from 6pm to 9pm

International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Irish Party Where: Murphy's Law Free food and shooters.

Pattaya United Football supporters meet. Every Friday Time: from noon Robins Nest Fish & Chips 189 Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm

Seafood Evening Where: Havana Bar, Holiday Inn Enjoy live music and Seafood platter for 1200THB. Time: from 5pm Ladies Night Where: Access Inn Come with your friend and BUY 1 BOTTLE AND YOU GET 1 FREE! Time: from 8pm

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MUSIC AND SHOWS Latino evening Where: Siam@Siam Hotel Featuring Lorenzo Santos Seafood buffet and free flow wine or draught beer for 799THB Time: from 6pm to 10pm William Strattan Touricks plays 60s/70s music Where: Shenanigans Time: from 7pm Funky Soul with John and Michael Where: Sunset Lounge, Dusit D2 Baraquda Enjoy these amazing performancers! Also Rooftop tapas & dinner served every night Time: from 5pm Mix Tape Where: Hard Rock Cafe A roster of four guest DJs play soulful funk Deck y sounds, deep house, tech and all manners of groovy tunes laced with rock & roll.

Time: from 9pm

SPORTS AND LEISURE Pattaya Bridge Club Where: Altos Restaurant Time: from 1pm Six-a-Side Football Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club Time: from 6.30 pm Yoga Class Where: Tony's Fitness Wongamat Time: from 7pm to 8pm Fight Night Where: Pattaya Boxing

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World Real fights. No show!

Tickets at door

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EVERY SATURDAY FOOD AND DRINK Robins Nest Fish & Chips 189 Super Saturday Specials Heineken Pint 89 baht Guinness Pint 160 baht Tiger Light Bottle 59 baht International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Steak and Wine Where: Dicey Reilly's Get a free glass of wine or beer with a rib-eye or t-bone steak.

Time: from 10am Super Saturday Specials Where: Robin’s Nest Heineken Pine 89 Baht Guinness Pine 160 Baht Tiger Light 59 Baht Time: from noon Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Happy Go Lucky Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm International Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Enjoy live music and delicious cuisine for 399THB only.

Time: from 6pm to 9pm Delicious Seafood Market Buffet www.pattayatrader.com

Where: Elements Restaurant, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Best dinner for those who enjoy seafood. Price per person in 1299THB Time: from 6.30pm to 10pm

SPORTS AND LEISURE International Tennis Players Academy Where: Ambassador City Tennis Courts For children and teenagers aged from 10-16 of intermediate level skill.

Time: from 8.30am

Kiddy Kickers & Soccer School: Where: Planet Football, Soi Siam Country Club Time: from 9.00am.

Pattaya Archery Club Where: Pattaya Shooting Park, Huay Yai All welcome; equipment and coaching provided. For more information visit the website: www.pattayaarcheryclub. com Time: from 10am Pattaya Cricket Club Practice Where: Horseshoe Point All welcome. For more information visit the website: www.pattayacricketclub. com Time: from 3pm

Hotel G Featuring Lorenzo Santos.

Tapas and free flow wine or draught beer for 899THB. Time: from 7pm Latin Night Where: Havana Bar, Holiday Inn Hotel Special Mojito cocktail for 159THB. Time: from 8pm Sax on the roof Where: Sunset Lounge, Dusit D2 Baraquda Featuring Aht Gunlayanukupt, Thai Kenny G. Rooftop tapas & dinner served every night.

Time: from 5pm

SOCIAL EVENTS Auctions at Collingbourne Auction Where: Collingbourne Auctioneers, Soi Chaiyapruek General Sale auctions are held every Saturday at 11.30am at the auction rooms in Pattaya. Prior to the General Auction we have the Motor Auction at 11am; selling cars, bikes, boats, jetskiis, pick-up, trucks etc. On Wednesdays we sometimes have clearance and no reserve sales, where you can grab a bargain.

Time: from 11.30am

MUSIC AND SHOWS Balearica Where: Momento Beach Club The best house music around in the coolest spot in Pattaya. With Marco VDB, Large DJ and Rich Mander on duty. Free entrance.

Time: from 2pm Bodega Fever Where: Pullman Pattaya

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EVERY SUNDAY FOOD AND DRINK

Time: from 2pm Draft Beer Promotion Where: Witherspoons Pub Magners 160THB, Heineken 95THB, Guinness 150THB, Old Speckled Hen 155THB. Time: from 2pm Happy Go Lucky @ Where: Latitude Lounge and Infiniti forensics, Sheraton Pattaya Resort Buy 1 Free 1 (choice of drinks in the list).

Time: from 5pm

International Variety Breakfast Where: Cucumber Pub & Restaurant International Variety Breakfast including coffee or tea start from 150 THB to 230 THB Time: from 10am Carvery Buffet Where: Dicey Reilly's Special carvery buffet for 399THB. Time: from 10am Sunday Calling Where: Momento Beach Club Djs and Barbecue at the swimming pool. 290THB for all you can eat.

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Steaks and Skewers Buffet Where: Thai Garden Resort Poolside Enjoy live music and delicious cuisine for 399THB only. Different theme every night.

Time: from 6pm to 9pm

SPORTS AND LEISURE Pattaya Archery Club Where: Pattaya Shooting Park, Huay Yai All welcome; equipment and coaching provided. For more information visit the website: www.pattayaarcheryclub. com Time: from 10am to noon

Pattaya Sports Club Softball Recreational pickup games Where: Thai Polo Club New players welcome. For more information, contact John: scrabbleking@yahoo. com Time: from noon Pattaya Cricket Club Practice Where: Horseshoe Point All welcome. For more information visit the website: www.pattayacricketclub. com Time: from 3pm 9-ball handicap Where: Megabreak Pool Low entry fees and great prizes.

Time: from 6pm

MUSIC AND SHOW

SOCIAL EVENTS Pattaya City Expats Club Where: Tavern By The Sea Time: from 10.30am Pattaya Expats Club Where: Mercure Hotel Time: from 11.30am Royal British Legion Thailand meeting Where: Tropical Bert's Bar Time: from 2pm Werewolves Game Where: Anchor Coworking Space Rules will be explained by game master Kaizoku in just five minutes. Games designed for 10-15 players, last approximately 30 minutes and will be run in English.

Time: from 7pm

Acoustic by Yves Baron Where: Oceana Restaurant & Hotel Atrium Centara Pratamnak Time: from 6.30pm William Strattan Touricks plays 60s/70s music Where: Shenanigans Time: from 7pm PLEASE NOTE: All dates, times and details were correct at the time of publication. Pattaya Trader is not responsible for the postponement, cancellation or relocation of events.

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a y a t t Pa MAY BARGAIN HUNTER ARTICLE Welcome to Pattaya Bargain Hunter, my name is Belinda and before living in Pattaya I was a buyer in London’s West End. An important part of my job was to look out for items of quality, value and with that certain special something. Now I look out for bargains in and around Pattaya to share with you.

Candy Café – Third Road Pattaya

Everyone is moaning about the the moment. The coaches that and the upheaval on Sukhumvit the next 3 years !

If you live on the dark side and Pattaya for a function or simply be well advised to stay in town through the traffic. Or even the risk of being hauled over by Of course there are many fine a stopover is provided by Candy Gym by Soi 27). Carl will look just 700 baht a night complete and rooms with balconies. Also along the lines of the traditional, the added pleasure of waking up with quality produce at only 99 breakfast is available even if you for his bargain deals on pints of lunch time menu.

Honey Another way to wake yourself up in the morning and prepare for the of sugar” but rather “A spoon full of honey”. It’s in cheap plentiful to look. For the intrepid bargain hunter that will not be on the coach stops”: but simply procured from the many street vendors around the beaches and bars and nearly always around the streets are ladies selling bottles of honey from baskets carried on their between 100=200 baht for a large bottle. However, as much as to pay less than the asking price, just think how you might feel and streets with a very heavy load in the blistering sun. After all, compared to the price of the small jars sold in store and if you bottle from them as and when you see them, then that surely is a

traffic problems in Pattaya at jam up all the Sois around town Road reputed to be ongoing for find yourself venturing into a good night out, you would rather than risk getting back worse driving home and running one of Pattaya’s finest. hotels to stay in but a bargain of Café on third road (past Tony’s after you with a lovely room from with brand new en suite facilities because he runs his building friendly Scottish B&B you have to one of his amazing breakfasts baht – a true hangover cure this are not a resident. Plus look out Fosters @ 99 baht and a great day ahead is not with “A spoon full supply in Pattaya if you know where supermarket shelves or “tourist trap around town. They can be found surrounding Tuk Com. Mostly they shoulders. The price is generally we love a bargain before you haggle having to walk along the beaches 200 baht is still a tremendous bargain lighten the vendor's load by taking a good thing to do

JJR Pattaya Park Night Plaza – Soi 6 Pratumnak For those of you’ve who’ve never ventured into Pattaya Park night market, you may be pleasantly surprised by what you can find there. One of the gems is a stall right in the centre of the market,on the left hand side (if you are standing with your back to Soi 6) - the JJR Market Stall.

Run by the charming Jason and Jan, they offer up a wealth of bargains from this stall with their freshly cooked European food starting at just 40baht a portion and my personal favourite dish the delicious roast chicken with their own home-made bread, potato and salad for just 100 baht. You can take away or eat at the stall or even use the tables and chairs in the main market courtyard which affords a great opportunity for people watching.

Check out their Facebook page as they are continuously adding to their selection.

If you have any thoughts, suggestions or comments please write to me “Belinda Bargain Hunter” at:pattayabargainhunter@outlook.com

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By B.S.

Thai Temples for Dummies

Part III : Temple Taboos What to Do & Not Do in a Wat

The Kingdom of Thailand has long been celebrated for its tiny tuk-tuks, fabulous food, stunning shoreline, and for its palatial places of prayer. Most visitors and expatriates, in between tooling about in a tuk-tuk, feeding on foreign food, and basking on a breathtaking beach manage to squeeze in at least one, if not several trips to Thailand’s well heeled Wats … Oh right, “Wat” is the Thai title for each of the many Buddhist temples that are randomly scattered across the Land of Smiles. Rich in all things opulent, Thai wats have been blessed with a unique combination of astonishing architecture, awesome art, remarkable reliefs, and sculptures of a spectral, striking and superstitious nature. Because the word’s out that a wat is wondrous to behold, hordes of uninformed, unruly and often unkempt tourists descend on these sacred grounds to gape, gawk and gaze at the sumptuous surroundings, and – to snap the obligatory selfie or two needed to enhance one’s all important Facebook page.

Regardless of their faith, foreigners of every stripe and persuasion are welcomed into Thai temples. Some however, are hesitant, intimidated, or insecure about this prospect because they’re uncertain as to whether or not a string vest and Speedos are adequate attire or considered to be a temple taboo. Exploring the grounds of a hushed and tranquil Thai temple for the first time can be a rewarding experience. This experience can only be enhanced if one does so without wittingly or unwittingly giving offense. Observing the following few rules that apply to temple decency and decorum should see one safely through the inaugural visit as long as one refrain from telling that “two Buddhist monks and a prostitute walk into a bar” joke while engaged in idle banter with a Buddhist monk.

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skirts are a must. In addition, gaudy garb, showy outfits, displays of wealth, as is the color black, which is worn only at funerals, are also all considered to be inappro priate apparel. It’s a serious sign of disrespect to enter any temple wearing shoes, so be sure to remove your flip-flops before crossing the holy threshold.

Temple Temperance Show some respect by switching off your mobile, removing hats, sunglasses, earbuds and footwear before entering any edifice. Get the chewing gum out of your gob, extinguish your cigarette, and lower your voice. It’s also wise to censor one’s language, and converse only about the things you’d want your dear old mum to overhear. This probably sound stupid, but don’t bring alcohol or snacks, don’t spit, or engage in public displays of affection, and don’t ever lose your temper or display strong emotions. Also, don’t point with your finger at things or people, and especially at holy relics or statues, as the Thais consider this to be extremely rude.

Finally, because Buddhists value all life don’t kill any errant gnats, mosquitoes or other insects that may adversely affect your temple experience.

When it comes to temple togs, two rules of thumb spring to mind: modesty is much appreciated, and reverence and respect rule. Despite the fact that this nation’s naughty nightlife implies otherwise, Thailand is very conservative. This is especially so when wandering the grounds of a wat. Depending on the whereabouts and ‘rank’ of a particular temple, shorts and a tank top may be marginally acceptable. But in general, sleeveless shirts should be avoided. If the heat prevents the wearing of long trousers, ensure that your shorts reach your knees. Women should think in terms of non-transparent garments with a modest neckline. The sleeves, legs and hems of which should all terminate closer to the elbow and the ankle than the alternative. In the case of ‘high ranking’ and ‘royal wats’, long trousers and full length

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Main Hall Manners Be sure to enter the main hall or shrine leading with your right foot. Step over not on the threshold and move away from the portal so as not to impede the flow of foot traffic. If you’re really serious, when entering a shrine do three prostrations or short bows with your hands folded while facing the alter. As a guest you should move along the right side of the temple and never walk in front of those who are bowing as this action represents deep reverence for Buddha. Never place Dharma materials (texts, books, etc.) on the floor or step on, over, or otherwise disturb them. Once inside, the highest ranking person is also the most respected and therefore will occupy the highest position. As such, when moving about the hall, do so in such a manner so that your head is never raised above his. Sitting with your legs outstretched is a sign of disrespect as is reclining. Sit cross legged or with your legs tucked underneath you, and ensure that your feet are not pointing directly at an alter, an image of Buddha, a monk, or another person. One’s feet should also never be raised higher than another person’s head. In the Land of Smiles, only the King and monks are not obligated to return a wai. Whether you’re inside a temple or a train station, failing to return the wai, Thailand’s polite prayer-like greeting, when the hands are placed palms together at chest level and the head is slightly bowed, is discourteous at best.

Bot Behavior The area known as the Bot is the structure in which the temples most sacred Buddha images are housed. When within the Bot, top form demeanor is not only expected, it’s demanded. That means never raising one’s head above, pointing at, touching, or turning your back on an image of the Buddha. If you must indicate items within the Bot, do so by gesturing with your chin,

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and always back away from the Buddha. Never photograph the Buddha during worship or without first seeking permission. And never ever climb on, pose for silly selfies, or otherwise disrespect sacred religious objects and the Buddha.

Donation Decorum Although donations are neither required nor expected, virtually every Buddhist temple is grateful to the worshipers and visitors who express their appreciation in a remunerative way. This is generally accomplished when a token of one’s portable wealth is deposited in one of the many prominently displayed donation boxes. If you snapped a few selfies or otherwise enjoyed your wat walking, why not discreetly drop Thai currency in the form of a 20, 50, 100 or note of a higher denomination into the alms box as you depart.

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By Rhiannon Caldwell

ADMIRILLICA A TRUE PIRATE ADVENTURE

Growing up in southern California only two hours from Disneyland and having family members that worked at the famous theme park, free passes came my way on more than one occasion. I grew up eating at the Pirates of the Carribean Restaurant, reading books about pirates, and acting out life as a wench at the Renaissance Faire which was pirate history central. I lived in Vegas and got to see the show at Treasure Island, which was all pirate and glitter.

I played a videogame called Pirates of the Burning Sea on the PC which was a MMORPG game allowing one to control pirate ships and battle against the mighty Navies of the time periods from the 1700s to the 1900s. As an English Teacher I had a complete pirate play set so I could teach all the relevant vocabulary, such as buried treasure, map, and X marks the spot. I suppose you can say I am a pirate fanatic. As you can imagine from my history I was more than thrilled to get the assignment to review the Admirillica Pirate Ship.

The Admirillica Pirate ship is everything I hoped it would be and more. It will truly transport your to another world. Start the adventure at the Bali Hai Pier, just look for the pirates playing in the crowds as they mark the initial meeting point. They will then guide you to the deck where the speed boat will meet you to take you out to the ship.

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You pull up to the ship while the sun is setting and the moon is rising, and get these fabulous shots of the ship like this one!

Play with the ships wheel, check out the replica cannons, dare your friends to get into the crows nest by climbing the ropes. I want to do this so bad I can taste it but not until I charter the ship for a personal party, which I plan to do in the near future.

Climb aboard the mighty ship and instantly feel the mighty ship steady under your feet. The wood is gorgeous, dark hard wood, the bathrooms are lovely facilities befitting any captains quarters that was accustomed to entertaining royalty. The furniture is all hand made hardwood furniture from Thai masters that appears as if it has grown out of the wood of the ship. This would be a KILLER VENUE FOR A WEDDING AND RECEPTION!

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There is a lounge area on the top deck of the three deck ship, filled with cushiony lounge chairs that are water proof so wipe down easily after the rains that run through the harbour on a regular basis. Everyone is served a welcome drink of fresh fruit juice over ice and a shot of Sangsom, a great blended rum made right here in Thailand. The buffet spread was a great mix of Spaghetti, fried chicken, salad bar, rice both jasmine, and fried, hot dogs, hamburger steak, stir fried vegetables, several types of soup, I had the cream of mushroom and it was hearty. There were other fried goodies like spring rolls, and crinkle cut fries, and several desserts.

Water is served with dinner and beer, wine and cocktails are available for extra, but the prices are totally reasonable, 80-100 baht for a beer, etc.

After dinner is served, relax for a bit then the pirate show begins, juggling, bar tricks, dancing, and full on dramatic production by the crew will delight audiences. The show is interactive and the more the audience participates the better the show gets. Take lots of pictures, go along with the activities, and just, EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY, like any good pirate.

Now where is my rum!?

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By Danny Speight

By Rhiannon Caldwell

ATV Pattaya Jungle Adventure Tour - Review Nothing says team building quite like getting down and dirty with your co-workers. Now since we live in Pattaya I know what you are thinking but that is not where I am going with this. ATV Jungle Adventures Pattaya where they rent ATV’s and motocross bikes.

We got out to their location which is north and east of Pattaya a bit out in the boonies. When we first pulled up it was a mighty sight with all the bikes and quads lined up waiting for us.

We arrived about half an hour before our start time so we could get situated. They provide a helmet, gloves, and a long sleeve shirt and some helmets are fitted with Go Pro cameras. Our group of six had two of the four cameras given to the larger group of fourteen.

We chose the 28km tour suitable for all skill levels. This is a team building event so everyone has to have a little fun. They have two different tours, the short one we chose and there is a VIP tour that is over 40km and the motocross bikes are available for that one.

They have four different levels on the VIP tour depending on skills so if you really want to get down and dirty and get your adrenaline rush on go for the VIP!! I can not wait to go back with a smaller group of friends and get crazy in the sand.

The guides were awesome, we had three of them and one spoke really great English. One guy would ride ahead and snap still pictures of individuals coming around corners and going through mud puddles, they really hook you up on the photos. It is pretty much impossible to have a camera out on the tour unless you are stopped for a water break.

The guides were cool with speeding up the pace and pushing the group, they let those of us that were comfortable have free reign to spin donuts and other fun things as long as we behaved when we were going near residences.

I love to go off road and I hate just going around a little track. The

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28km tour really gets you out and about and gives everyone time to get comfortable on the ATV. One of the greatest things that came out of the trip is the fact that several of us from different departments are now planning a trip on our own. Without this team building exercise I don’t think the group that is forming up to go next time ever would have come together.

ATV Pattaya Jungle Adventure Tours is fun, affordable, and I will be going back again.

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By Belinda Wilson

HELPFUL TIPS FOR WEEKEND TRIPS If you are just on an overnight or weekend trip here are a few helpful tips to ensure you keep your packing light.

Firstly toiletries: these can really weigh down your luggage – especially if you only have a carry on or overnight bag that you will be mostly carrying yourself. Yes its easy to find travel size versions of most of your favourite items and you can hope that your hotel or guest house will supply you with shower gels, shampoo etc. – but what if they don’t?

out running around trying to find a 7/11 for something you’ve forgotten or looking for clothing available in your size when you are in a far off retreat !

Happy Travelling!

I’ve found that even the best hotels often leave a shampoo in the bathroom but rarely any hair conditioner. So if you know you are travelling in the near future leave a little remaining in your toothpaste tube, your shampoo and conditioner bottles – and take these with you. They obviously won’t be as heavy as full bottles and cheaper than buying travel size items with the added bonus of giving you more space when you throw them away for any small gifts or souvenirs that you may pick up on your way back.

Think before you pack of what you will be doing on your trip – especially important when it comes to footwear – flip flops for the beach, sensible shoes if any climbing or hiking is involved and always, always make a list! This is especially helpful if you have other people to consider partners or children, in which case you can plan for them as you would yourself – underwear, day-wear, beach/activity wear night clothes, toiletries.

Also if you make your lists out in advance you can be sure to have everything laundered and ironed in time. It may seem romantic to just grab a bag and throw a few items in but a little planning and preparation will help you avoid wasting time on your days

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By John Borthwick

TRAVEL & ATTRACTIONS

Khao Yai: Days of Wine and Khmer Kings When it comes to wine — both the making and the drinking — Thailand doesn’t immediately spring to mind, right? So, take a drive to Khao Yai and uncork a vintage surprise, followed by an Isaan chaser.

tempranillo. He declaims a few facts and mysteries about plonk, and

My friend Jose came home to find his Thai wife and three friends drinking Coca-Cola and something red. The “something red” was a Barossa Valley shiraz that Jose had jealously guarded for a special occasion. And here it was, being drowned in Coke and downed in shots like ten-baht lao khao.

His options were simple: divorce, or some wine education for his beloved? After counting to ten he chose wisely. And where better in Thailand to mix wine and wisdom than in Khao Yai, around three hours drive northeast of Bangkok, where several boutique vineyards are producing surprisingly good “new latitude” wines?

(The downside surprise is that, thanks to high Thai taxes, these wines are cheaper in Europe — which is probably how Thailand’s big brewers and distillers like it.)

Khao Yai, with its huge national park, and the nearby city of Khorat have become in the recent years a decompression zone for many Bangkokians. Their increasing numbers here have seen the spread of golf courses, condos and resorts, as well as winery tours with cellar door sales.

“I’m in charge of hostilities,” booms rotund German wine marketer Heribert Gaksch as we gather for a tasting at the pioneering PB Valley Winery. It could be a “Don’tmention-the-war” moment except that the jocular Herr Gaksch knows his hospitalities from his hostilities as well as he knows his cab savs from PB Valley’s excellent

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then uncorks several prime examples — exactly what we’re here for.

Our next stop is the family-run GranMonte vineyard in Asoke Valley near the foothills of Khao Yai. Wisu Lohitnavy founded it in 1999 despite knowing almost zip about viticulture. “My only background in wine was drinking it,” he admits. After a quick tram tour of GranMonte’s high-tech vines with their microclimate monitors and computerized watering, we meet the head winemaker.

She is none other than Wisu’s talented daughter Nikki, the first (and so-far, only) Thai to graduate in Oenology and Viticulture, with honours, from Adelaide University.

In the tasting room Nikki leads us through a sampling of four of her best wines, of which the chenin blanc viognier and the syrah rose are my favourites. How popular, I ask her, is wine tourism in Thailand, traditionally the domain of Chang-Singha-Mekhong quaffing? GranMonte alone has 60,000 annual cellar door visitors, says Nikki, with some 10,000 of those joining a winery tour.

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| TRAVEL & ATTRACTIONS After a spectacular Thai lunch in the winery restaurant it’s time for us to sober up and press on to explore Khao Yai National Park, Thailand’s first such park. Winding high into the mountains on a truck we head to Haew Narok waterfall.

It’s a blasting, double-step cataract, especially after rain, that vomits off a 50-metre cliff. The name translates aptly as “Chasm of Hell”, except that Hell was never so wet. Just standing by its flank means we’re soon misted with spray.

The main city up this way is Khorat, aka Nakhon Ratchasima, the gateway to Isaan, and it’s here that you feel the distinct difference from tourist hubs like Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket.

This is down-home Thailand just being itself, minus the sky bars and hi-so’s, medi spas and go-go’s, not to mention that demeaning stain on “Thainess”, unofficial double-pricing for foreigners.

A lunch fit for a Khmer king, of roast duck and fried fish on betel leaf, plus coconut pancakes, inspires us to push on towards Buriram. En route is our last Khmer temple, Phanom Rung, a lesser-known Angkor-era gem that sits on the rim of an extinct volcano. There are no crowds, no touts and a Shiva clutching fresh marigold garlands stands tall as the resident deity. Like Toto, we know we’re not in Kansas, or Pattaya, anymore.

My friends with the dominant must-shop gene are soon drawn to Khorat’s night market. And why not? The prices are “same-same for farang”, there’s no pressure, and the snacks are delicious — waffles, sticky rice and mango, and khanom krok coconut rice hotcakes. Next day our obsessive consumers head to Palio mall, a slice of Tuscany in Thailand whose clock tower and fountain sit pretty but anomalously amid the Isaan hills. When Sienna meets Siam naturally the mall’s colour scheme is all-sienna.

The rolling shopping raid continues, this time with authentically Thai ware like ceramics from Dan Kwian village and silks from Pak Thong Chai. Added to the wines, our excess baggage is now exceedingly excessive.

Thailand is famous for its temples with glittering stupas and gilded Buddhas, but this region has something dramatically different: a royal highway of 10th century Khmer Hindu temples that runs from Cambodia’s Angkor Wat down to Isaan. Fifty kilometres outside Nakhon Ratchasima we come to the most famous of them, Phimai Historical Park, whose temple complex looks like a mini-Angkor. Its thousand yearold stones, grained like petrified wood, form courtyards around a central tower, with all of it surrounded by moats and tranquil lawns.

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Information Box Staying: Dusit Princess Khorat, www.dusit.com/dusitprincess/korat; Botanica Khao Yai, www.botanicakhaoyai.com.

Wine Tours: GranMonte tour, including wine tasting,

270 baht a head; www.granmonte.com Also see: www.thailandforvisitors.com/isan/korat/phimai

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By Mark Beales

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Island Escapes from Pattaya

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attaya, is all about the fun, craziness and endless possibilities often includes a drunken and wild night out... but sometimes you just need to get away from all the people. It can be difficult to find peace and quiet during any time of the year in Pattaya, readers shouldn’t fear as there are many options to escape the madness. Today we'll explore the 3 best islands around Pattaya city where residents will be able to find some quiet to recharge their party batteries.

“Definitely the least known of your options, Koh Si Chang offers the most traditional experience you can ask for.”

Kho Si Chang Definitely the least known of your options, Koh Si Chang offers the most traditional experience you can ask for. Popular with Thai locals, this island has a very traditional feel, lots of temples, Thai restaurants offering the freshest seafood, friendly locals, and some hidden beaches that will keep you exploring this small and cozy island.

Getting there: An extremely accessible option for all Pattaya residents, all it takes to go to Koh Si Chang is getting to Siracha's main pier (Ko Loi Pier ). If you are driving in your own car just make sure to ask directions on how to get to this pier, once there you can park your car and take the ferry which leaves every-single hour. If you travel by bus (which you can catch at Pattaya's North Pattaya bus station) all you have to do is get off at Siracha by Robinson shopping mall and take a motorbike taxi to the Ko Loi Pier , just tell the taxis this in English, they will understand what you mean.

Good For: Getting the 'real Thai experience', party seekers should stay away from this island as everything closes at around 10 PM. With it's tranquil street and lay-back feel, this island is perfect for those trying to escape the city and enjoy some quiet time by the beach. Couples and small families will find this island charming and extremely convenient given it's short distance from both Bangkok and Pattaya.

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“Definitely the least known of your options, Koh Si Chang offers the most traditional experience you can ask for.”

Kho Larn Getting there: If you have lived in Pattaya for a while chances are you are already aware of this. Head to Bali Hi Pier where you’ll be able to purchase a boat ticket that will take you directly to the island. Each company will have different time schedules, don't worry too much about making it at a particular time, with so many boats leaving regularly, you won't have to wait longer than 40 minutes before getting on any one of them.

Good For: This island has gone through heavy development in the past years, visitors can now find a huge range of guests houses,

hotels, restaurants and other common tourist facilities all over the island. This option offers many sandy beaches for those who like spending their time near the ocean.

Bad things to be aware of: Development has also meant this island is one of the most popular tours in Pattaya, so do expect hordes of tourists coming for the day (they generally start arriving in mass at around 10 AM, and leave by 6 PM).

Kho Samed Getting there: Go to Ban Phe Pier If you are driving by car, just search in Google for the term 'pattaya to ban phe' a map will pop up with the exact directions and GPS coordinates you need for a safe trip. Your other option would be to catch the minivans heading to Rayong, which you can do by heading to their main stop which is located on Sukhumvit road just past the Theppasit intersection on the opposite side of Sukhumvit from the Outlet mall. Once at the Rayong bus station, you will be swarmed by either taxi drivers or baht bus drivers offering a trip to the Ban Phe Pier (the baht bus should cost you less than 100 THB per person, the taxi driver will give you a price depending on how he is feeling that particular day.)

Good For: People watching as most of the visitors to the island

will be Bangkok youngsters looking for an entertaining weekend out of the big city. So if you are a younger traveler looking to spend the weekend in a more natural setting (and still mingle with Thai people) this island is the perfect match for you.

Bad things to be aware of: This island does get packed during festive times thanks to the thousands upon thousands of Bangkokians that are used to coming here. Therefore booking a room in advance every-time you travel to Samed is a must.

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GREEN PATTAYA Last month on the 23rd of April 2015 more street cleaning was carried out by: MAYs Urban Thai Dine Pattaya Crew together with Kasetsinn Group, City Hall Pattaya and Green Pattaya Foundation.

Over six trucks of rubbish was removed in total collected by all the volunteers and Pattaya City, Kasetsin and Green Pattaya talked about the problem in this area and how best to solve the issue with dumping mainly coming from people wanting to avoid paying the city's garbage collection fees.

After a very successful day it was decided that more such cleaning days would take place in the future and Green Pattaya will continue to update City Hall and Kastesin group by informing them of the problem spots as they find them.

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is written by award-winning writer Mark Beales. It’s available on Amazon, iTunes and Barnes & Noble (Google ‘Mark Beales Teaching English’). Or you could try Mark’s other ebook: ‘The Ultimate Guide to Pattaya’.

The Thai King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, is the world’s longest-reigning monarch, having ascended to the throne in 1946. Strict lese majeste rules prevent any criticism of His Majesty or any of the Royal family. In practice, almost no Thais would ever contemplate direct criticism, but even subtle barbs This week we look at some cultural taboos teachers should keep can land you with a major problem. A drunken Swiss man in an eye out for.

Chiang Mai was once jailed for ten years after spray-painting posters of the King. He was later pardoned.

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“Teaching English: How to Teach English as a Second Language (ESL)”

How to not put your foot in it – or on it

Another great way to cause offence is with your feet and head.

Going abroad isn’t the same as living abroad. If you’re on a The head is the highest part of the body, both literally and two-week break to Hanoi, nobody expects you to completely spiritually. Conversely, the feet are the lowest part. A person’s embrace Vietnamese culture. When you start renting a house and head is off-limits and is never touched. When getting past going to an office every day, things change. someone who is seated, the person going by will bow to effectively You’ve decided to live in a foreign country, so you need to apologise for having his or her head at a higher level. understand what they do and why they do it. Most countries have their little quirks and superstitions. Learning what they are At the other end, feet are considered the basest part of the not only ensures you don’t cause offence; it can always enhance body and are never used to point. Thais will not step over your experience in that country. somebody who is lying down and the soles of the feet never point directly at someone.

Take Thailand, for example. A country many assume is full of easy-going, relaxed folk. And for the most part it is, but get things Getting it wrong can have serious consequences. A wrong and you can set them off worse than a bottle of Coke newly-arrived tourist in Phuket once ordered a drink in a bar. As that’s just rolled down a hill. Two things are of utmost importance he pulled out some coins a few fell to the floor and he stopped in Thailand – the Monarchy and the family. Never, ever think of them rolling away by putting his feet on them. A group of saying anything derogatory about either of these. nearby Thais saw the man’s foot stamp on the coins – which bear an image of the King’s face – and was so enraged he was set upon.

Whatever you do, never blow your top. Think about your actions and what may have gone wrong. Most people are forgiving of those from other cultures, so a little humility always helps.

In other countries, holding up your hand with your forefinger and thumb touching in an ‘OK’ sign can be extremely offensive, while declining gifts of food and drink can also be perceived as a sign of ill-breeding. Here are a few others to bear in mind: In the US, it’s common to beckon someone with a finger, but in other cultures this is how you’d address an animal and won’t win many friends.

In the Middle East and most of Asia, the left hand is used for bathroom functions and so is not used to touch people or food.

Touching a child on the head may seem like a sign of affection, but in Buddhist countries this is taboo.

You may well want to take pictures of certain native groups you come across. Ask first though, they may expect money or not want to be a tourist object Hispanic and Asian cultures don’t always like making eye contact. Don’t take this as a sign that they’re not listening or attentive. Teaching abroad is as much about you learning about your students as it is your students learning from you. Embrace the differences and you’ll enjoy your time in Thailand.

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Kâao Nĭeow Tú rian

Durian & Sticky Rice

N

ow that the Durian or Tú rian season, which runs from April to August in Thailand, is once again upon us; every time I pass by the pyramid of hard, horny husked fruits piled high at the local fruit market, I feel compelled to mutter, “Hail to the King”. By “King”, I actually mean the ‘King of Fruits’ as the durian is known here in the orient. Oh, and in case you’re wondering, the Mangosteen happens to be the ‘Queen of Fruits’. Its taste is said to compliment that of the durian perfectly.

Durian the Fruit

Beloved by some and abhorred by many, the durians strong flavor and less than lovely, and pungent aroma, is described as divine by its devotees and as decaying gym socks (or worse) by its deriders. Love it or hate it, one thing that the ‘King of Fruits does not do is inspire indifference. For those who have yet to experience the unique bouquet of the durian, be advised that the raw fruit is so strong that it can linger for days on any surface with which it contacts, including your hands. That’s the reason why consuming this fruit has been banned on public transportation and prohibited in many public buildings throughout Southeast Asia! Rumor has it that durians harvested early in the rainy season are less likely to be odiferous, while those picked when the weather is hot and dry are purported to be mega pungent.

If you’re not sure of the weather conditions at the time a durian was harvested, firm flesh is said to have a less overpowering fragrance.

The aroma emanating from a soft fleshed durian is alleged to be much more malodorous.

Durian the Dessert

Leave it to the Thais to make rice, sticky or otherwise, a dessert staple.

Of the half-dozen Thai rice based desserts that I’m aware of, Kâao Nĭeow Má-mûang or Mango and Sticky Rice has been universally proclaimed the perennial favorite by tourists Thais and expatriates.

The few foreigners, who know of Kâao Nĭeow Tú rian, arguably consider that Thai treat to be the red headed bastard step child of the Thai sticky rice dessert family. But one shouldn’t be too hasty in pronouncing judgment on what many of the Thai people consider to be one of their nation’s most delectable desserts based solely on the smelly reputation of its key component. Believe it or not, all bias aside, when it’s prepared properly the durian dessert is indeed palatable if

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Durian Dessert Experience Just like the mango version, durian and sticky rice consists of chunks of fresh durian instead of mango doused with a thick coconut cream sauce that’s served atop a bed of steamed sticky or glutinous rice. This dessert is comprised of three basic components: • Kâao Nĭeow: (sticky rice) which has been sweetened with coconut milk during the steaming process • Sòt Tú rian: (fresh durian) which has been cut into bite sized chunks and the seeds removed • Nám Gà-tí: (coconut cream) which has been simmered into a sweet syrup-like sauce along with pandan leaves, which are removed before serving, salt, white, and palm sugar Because a certain amount of assembly is required before consumption of kâao nĭeow tú rian can commence, knowing how to properly construct the dessert is crucial. After dishing out the desired portion of sticky rice, spoon a few fresh durian chunks onto the rice. Keep in mind that less is more, as a little bit of durian goes a long way.

Adding too much of the fetid fruit might just tip the flavor scales from delectable to detestable. Next, cautiously ladle just enough coconut cream over the whole to lightly coat each grain of rice. Just as adding too much durian can destroy the dish, a tsunami of coconut cream can also overwhelm the flavors of the other components. To maximize the dessert’s overall flavor, connoisseurs recommend letting the rice steep in the coconut cream for a moment or two before mastication takes place.

Durian & Sticky Rice Taste

Describing the collective flavor of durian and sticky rice is like trying to describe the color magenta to a blind person … Something that’s not easily done. All I can say is that a good kâao nĭeow tú rian will contain a harmonious and perfect balance of the disparate: rice, durian, sweet, and salty flavors that are present in the dessert. Too much of one or not enough of another can spell complete disaster. But when the dessert has been perfectly prepared, one’s opinion of the much maligned ‘King of Fruits’ just might be upgraded from terrible to tolerable.

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Market Negotiations for Dummies - Rhiannon Caldwell If you enjoy cooking Thai food and you are living in Thailand the most authentic flavors are going to come from the markets where the Thais shop. What is the difference you ask? Price and freshness are the two most obvious differences that I can think of. There are markets or “talad’s” around town, tented markets selling fresh vegetables, meats, and seasonings of all kinds. From the crazy sauces concocted from crabs for authentic som tam, to the pastes used to make curries such as “Paneng”, and “Gaeng Kiaw Wan”.

There will also be booths filled with household wares, used electronics, clothing, shoes, handbags, crafts and any number of other things depending on the market you visit. Oh and baskets and buckets, Thai’s LOVE their baskets and buckets. Baskets and buckets are used for organizing things, catching water, rubbish bins, ice buckets and flip a bucket upside down and you have a stool. I love the Thai ingenuity.

There are two markets near my home, almost equal distance, but one is toward Jomtien beach and the other is toward the railroad tracks. I live on Chaiyapruek 1 and the market on soi 7 has most of the things a Thai market has, although the spiciness of the prepared food is washed out for the farang pallet. I cook Thai food and that means I use a lot of fresh vegetables and herbs. I have found the herbs and vegetables purchased at the Soi 7 market to be 10-20% higher in cost and the shelf life to be about half what

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| FOOD & DRINK the market on Chaiyapruek 1. I have literally had vegetables last over two weeks from the market, now that is FRESH! Market negotiations are part of life in Thailand and mastering the art of negotiation is not for the faint of heart. I have seen old ladies in the market go back and forth over the price for a live fish, the vendor, “roi neung baht” customer, “pbap seip baht” and so on and so forth until finally one comes to “gao seip baht” and the price is now agreed upon at 90 baht. Then you better watch because I saw the fish lady grab another fish but Yai was paying attention and she said, “mai dai, mai dai ow nee, ow noon!” (not that one, this one!”) both laughed and the agreement was kept. Thai’s will try to get one over on each other and an unsuspecting farang won't have a snowballs chance in hell if they are not on their toes.

If you are going to negotiate you need to know a few key phrases: Vendor: ow arai ka/kab = what would you like?

Customer: if you do not know the word for what you want simply point and say, “ow nee ka/kab” Customer: ow nee tao rai, OR ow nee gee baht? = How much is this?

Vendor: roi neung baht = 100 baht pang maak = expensive mai pang = not expensive pang maak mai ow ka/kab = too expensive, no caw neung doi = give me one I don’t haggle much over the price of food especially at the Thai market for the Thais, prices are already so low that I feel like I am getting a fabulous deal, and I want to support the farmers direct. The “other stuff” vendors though is quite another story. When you are haggling over used goods it is a great time to stretch your negotiating skills to the limit. Make a big deal about how expensive it is and walk away, they will ask you how much you would pay and the games have begun. The more Thai you speak the easier it gets but it’s fun even when you speak none. Thais are masters with there little calculators and head nods and shakes are universal the world over.

Do not be intimidated even if you are the only farang in sight. Thai’s are very friendly and are delighted when you try and speak their language no matter how badly you butcher the pronunciation. They appreciate the fact you are trying and that in and of itself usually qualifies you for a small discount.

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By James Scott

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Health Benefits of Tea

You may not know it, but not including plain water, Tea is the number one drink in the world. In fact Tea accounts for more than all soft drinks, Coffee, and alcohol put together! Tea originated in China around 2700 BC by the Emperor Shen Nung, now every country seems to have their own version of Tea. Tea can be obviously enjoyed as a drink, but it also has many medicinal properties as well.

All Teas have caffeine and theanine which improve and heighten mental alertness and boost exercise endurance. They also contain antioxidants in the form of Polphenols that include flavonoids. These protect against cancer, Heart Disease, and clogged arteries.

On a research visit to Tea Village in Pattaya we learned not all teas are the same, each Tea type has different properties and should be prepared differently White Tea: The lightest of teas, is both uncured and unfermented. It has the highest and most potent anticancer properties. Best brewed at: 65 to 70 °C (149 to 158 °F) Steep Time: 1-2 Minutes Green Tea: One of the most popular teas made from steamed tea leaves has a very wide range of health benefits in that it may interfere with growth of cancer cells, burn fat, reduce stress, and reduce risks of disorders such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and reduce risk of stroke. it has also been linked to improved bone mineral density.

Best brewed at: 75 to 80 °C (167 to 176 °F) Steep Time: 1-2 Minutes Oolong Tea: Helps to lower Bad cholesterol levels.

Best brewed at: 80 to 85 °C (176 to 185 °F) Steep Time: 2-3 Minutes Black Tea: With a strong flavor black tea is often used for Chai tea and other strong flavor teas. Black tea helps fight lung damage from smoking and lowers stroke risk.

Best brewed at: 99 °C (210 °F) Steep Time: 2-3 Minutes Pu-erh Tea: This is the aged and pressed tea you will often see displayed in finer tea shops. It is often pressed into round “cakes” and will be date stamped to show location and season. It is then aged like a fine wine and its value and potency increase with age. It has a strong taste and is associated with weight loss and low cholesterol.

Best brewed at: 95 to 100 °C (203 to 212 °F) Steep Time: Limitless

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| HEALTH & WELLNESS This is by no means a comprehensive Tea listing as there are also flowering Teas, Herbal Teas, Rooibos, and many others. I have always enjoyed teas and was aware of many varieties, however while researching this article I made a trip to Tea Village in Pattaya. They are a boutique Tea shop offering a large variety of teas, cups, kettles, and anything else you would need to make your perfect cup of tea. They also offer tastings which I highly recommend.

Not only did I get to try a variety of teas, they explained what each one was for, and the benefits and history of many of the teas. Starting with very light white teas and working our way to the very strong aged Pu-erh Teas with an almost bitterness and very distinct flavor.

I recommend you try this yourself as you will be surprised with the flavor range and strength of the different varieties, and will most likely walk away with some new favorites.

For more information on having your own Tea tasting party contact tea-village.com

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By Roger

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Hi Folks, it is a real summertime bite, surface fish are few and far between, reports from Scott's guys onboard Captain Deang's boat tell the same. I am hoping that when winter comes around the bite will like years past! But I'm not holding my breath.

The last three trips out with my fishing buddy he has caught three monster sized snipe, all about 29 inches long but the weight has been doubled that of same sized banded snipe, at one and a half pounds plus. They went well on light tackle, with the usual jumping and electric runs. Also we have been trolling for horse mackerel (bpla thoo) at all of our usual hot spots, Koh Krok north and south, and north of Koh Larn. The numbers have been down getting back to three years ago when the fish were scarce, but size wise the fish have been huge. In one trip trolling the north west point of Koh Larn we had 5 horse mackerel 13.5, 14, 14.5,

15, and 15.5 inches long with a combined weight of over nine pounds (four kilos). They all went well and the biggest took Frank over twenty minutes to bring to the boat on light tackle. That's longer than a 4 kilo queen fish would take on 40 lb line! I always measure my fish from the tip of the head to the end of the backbone.

On another outing with Frank, he hooked a 24 inch snipe which jumped all over the sea and when he got close to the boat I had the landing net ready. But before I could net him he did one last jump and landed in the boat, never see that before. That day we started on a dropping tide and we got 23 fish. Then when the tide turned we went to our rising tide marks and none of them produced fish.

Just how is it possible for the fish to be switched on and one hour later zip.

During the three months I have been able to go to Koh Man Wichia only six times, due to threat of bad weather. In those six run outs

I have had two bites and no fish. It makes for a long trip back!

The last time I went out the weather was forecast 50/50 early but clearing up well before I planned to go home. Witin an hour of arriving there were three thunderstorms, one west of the island, one over Sattahip and one over Jomtien. I watch in horror as all three joined up, I decided to stay on the anchor (letting a lot more rope out) rather than crossing the shipping lanes in visabilty which could be less than 30 meters. I saw a wispy cloud come down close to the surface about a mile south of me and start to rotate, it was going the usual path towards Jomtien that I have seen before. But you never know if it will change course, scary stuff, I put my lifejacket on over my waterproof cape. That was the four time in six years I donned my life jacket, it usually sits next to me not stored away.

Scott's guy's on board with Captain Deang have had two trips when they had three big fish the 7 kg kilo queen fish(bpla sala) a smaller queen and a three pound barracuda. Far away from the heady days of over twenty plus big fish. But that's fishing, you never know what the day will bring. Latest news, Gabe with

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Scott's group got a rare John's snapper and had a sail fish on, it jumped times and on the last jump broke the line! And that was the only big bite of the day but what a fish, that's what makes for happy memories a sail fish jumping on the end of your line.

I have been adjusting the height of my motor on the transom by two inches. I have not been happy with the speed I was getting 5.5 kts. The up shot is I have increased my speed to 6.3 knots, my fuel consumption has rocketed up and for the first time in six years I have cut my anchor rope with the prop, losing forty metres of rope, chain and the anchor! Everything in boating and fishing is comprise, a fast boat will roll on the anchor, a speed boat with high sides and canvas top will act like a big sail when you want to go drift fishing. A wide flat bottomed boat is a stable fishing platform but will slam in rough seas. Ah it's a tough life!

The usual if you want any info on tackle shops, want your photo of the fish of the day published here, want to share info on what's being or not caught. 0808356945 or email plamafia5@aol.com.

Have fun Roger.

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By Matias Berra

Re Branding Pattaya - From Sexpat Tourism to World Class Sports Destination Pattaya “aka” Sin City is currently going through a major transformation. For many years Pattaya has had the unscrupulous reputation for attracting the man going through a midlife crisis, or the man going wife shopping. Pattaya has a huge number of Go Go bars, and streets such as Walking Street and the world famous Soi 6.

As the visitors coming to Pattaya are changing, so are the goals of Pattaya as a future tourist destination. The current Mayor has been in power for seven years and has been working on an initiative to turn Pattaya into a family friendly world class sports destination.

Evidence of this transformation is beginning to pop up throughout the city in the form of green projects to beautify the city and in bringing more events to the city.

One has but to drive down Sukhumvit Road to witness Pattaya’s transformation. In January the underground tunnel project broke ground. In addition to the tunnel, a gorgeous green park is planned to replace the current road. The idea is to add greenery while alleviating traffic. Phratamnak Hill is going through a two year project as well with the end goal being an eco friendly tourist destination with landscaped parks, and picnic areas filled with butterflies, flora and fauna, and beautiful works of art such as sculpture.

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SPORT & LEISURE Ministry of Tourism and Sports. To increase the draw for sporting events a new sports events complex will begin construction later in 2015. This new venue will provide grounds for extreme sports such as BMX, and skateboarding competitions.

The beginning of 2015 has already seen tennis tournaments with international stars, Professional and Amateur golfing tournaments, The Thai Invitational International Boxing Tournament, and later in the year Pattaya will host the King’s Cup Jet Ski World Cup Grand Prix. There have been two bicycle races this year so far to raise awareness for alternate transportation and the importance of staying healthy. Ocean Marina Yacht club is hosting it’s 11th annual Top of the Gulf Regatta this year and reports that they are tailoring this years events around feedback from previous years.

Pattaya has been very proactive in the National Beach Clean up initiative with plans to rebuild some of the receding coastline in both Pattaya and Jomtien Beaches. There are also grassroots beach clean ups popping up lead by social groups and businesses who want a cleaner greener Pattaya.

Pattaya is currently on the path to becoming a family friendly tourist destination with an emphasis on sports and ecotourism.

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hailand has just hosted not one, but two international level ‘world championship’ motorbike events a first for Thailand. First the Motocross World Championship came to Nakhon Pathom and that was followed a few weeks later by the World Superbike Championship’s visit to Buriram.

Honda, Ducati and BMW – didn’t get a look in all weekend.

But that was Superbike. In truth for the spectators it all happened in Supersport, the hotly competitive support race that was sandwiched in between the two Superbike races on a baking hot Sunday afternoon in Buriram.

Bike racing is very popular in Pattaya and many local motorsport fans’ made the 200 km trip to watch the MXGP as well as the more than 400 km trek to see the Superbikes arrive in Thailand. It’s a fact of life now – unfortunately – that for Pattaya’s many motorsport fans that Bira Circuit is fading into its twilight years and they will have to get used to travelling much greater distances now.

For Thai motorsport this is really a dream circuit, dreams were realised when Superbike rocked up here – and the final dream was played out as a rider, almost forgotten in recent years, Ratthapark Wilairot, swept to a superbly judged victory on the Core Motorsport Honda after beating off the challenge of some of the world best riders. The crowds in the grandstands went into a frenzy as this dream scenario played out lap by lap.

World Superbike had been talked about for months and months and the anticipation had been growing. When it finally came to the Sunday races the vast main grandstand at Chang International Circuit was at bursting point while the sprawling car parking aprons were overflowing with bikes that had made the long journey eastwards.

In Superbike Jonathan Rea claimed both wins, the Kawasaki rider adding those victories to the P1 and P2 he bagged at the season opener in Australia back in February to leave the circuit in championship lead. The British rider in fact had more than six seconds in hand at the end of race one and almost five seconds in race two and made it look all too easy.

Runner up in both Superbike races was another Briton, this time factory Aprilia rider Leon Haslam. That adds up to a win and three second places from the four races held so far this year – and already with just the Australian and Thai rounds completed it looks like its going to be a two horse race for the championship.

The final podium step in the first race went to Rea’s teammate Tom Sykes while in the second race Alex Lowes nabbed the last spot on the rostrum for Suzuki. The other big brand names –

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"Ratthapark Wilairot, swept to a superbly judged victory on the Core Motorsport Honda after beating off the challenge of some of the world best riders. " One didn’t need to see a timing screen or even follow the bikes screaming around the high speed track as roaring of thousands of voices, the beating of drums and the blowing of horns began as soon as the lights went green and the crowds sensed victory could be on the cards.

It was a sensational result, even more so as Wilairot has become a bit player. After a promising early career he climbed as far as Moto2, but the results just didn’t come and he eventually faded away from the headlines – and the racetrack.

But there was to be a final roll of the dice. Last year the 27-yearold turned to Supersport for his racing comeback and he quickly started to hit the pace, improving his finishing positions race by race before ending the season with a podium in Qatar.

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that’s where it gets even sweeter. The first, second and fourth place finishers from round one all retired in Buriram while the third placed rider only managed P10 which not only gave Wilairot the win, but vaulted him into a six point lead in the championship, albeit after just two races.

There was more family joy to come too as Wilairot’s younger brother, Ratthapong, was given a ‘wildcard’ entry in Buriram, thanks mainly to his nationality and promise, and the promptly finished in a highly impressive fifth place.

It didn’t end there either. Thai youngsters, Nakarin Atiratphuvapat and Somkiat Chantra, shared the wins in the third supporting category, the Asia Talent Cup, between them. The crowd was pretty hoarse by the end of the afternoon.

There is one thing in travelling hundreds of kilometers to see world class racing, but it’s a totally different thing altogether when you have ‘local’ heroes to cheer all the way to the top step of the podium. Thai motorcycle racing traditionally hasn’t been the strongest of sports here – but in Buriram it stood up, took on the world’s best and delivered – a very proud moment for the sport.

market, like someone who never goes to a track, who never watches any kind of motorsport, the key is how to get these people involved and how to get more new drivers, new racers.”

Motocross The same burning ambition had been on display a few weeks earlier when the Motocross World Championship had also come to Thailand.

Motocross can actually claim to be the first ‘world championship’ level motorsport event to come to Thailand. This was the third and final year of that first contract and there was a switch of venue as the event now solidifies itself not just on the world calendar but also on the local landscape.

For the first two years the event was held in Sriracha, a location that proved very popular with Pattaya fans that were able to make the short hop up to the stunning circuit, and which earned instant approval from the world-class riders.

It was an afternoon that the sport must use as a foundation to build on. That starts with this world-class facility that’s looks set to provide a fantastic platform for local talent to learn their trade in the right environment.

And the circuit owners intend to develop that potential. “Now motorsport fans in Thailand all know about the track, they know about Chang International Circuit, that this is the best track we have the country,” said CIC Project Director Chanvittayarom. “I think the key for now is how to promote the events here, how to make motorsport fans decide to travel to Buriram to spend the weekend with the racing activities, and how to attract a new

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For this year though maturity was the keyword and the emphasis has switched to ensuring viability and securing a long-term future for MXGP in Thailand. That saw the venue shifted to Thailand Circuit in Nakhon Pathom and in fact it was cleverly laid out ovr the infield of the permanent bike-racing course.

The promoters here of MXGP also own Thailand Circuit so bringing the two together was a logical step forward. The concept is to create a ‘motorsport complex’ dedicated to two wheeled sports so adding a motocross track into this racing environment kicks off that plan. Shifting from the sharply flowing contours of Sriracha to the flat of Nakhon Pathom was never going to be an easy trick to pull off, but doubts were laid to rest when the bikes took to the track and in fact it turned out that the promoters called in the same designer who created the acclaimed track in Sriracha to develop the new location – and he pulled the feat off again.

Importantly, the crowds kept coming, and the spectator entertainment zones were bigger than ever. Clearly, the MXGP organisers understand the need to keep the spectators fully occupied from dawn to dusk. A smaller sport always has the benefit that fans can get up-close with their heroes much more easily and feel a greater sense of inclusion.

Motocross is all about the bigger ‘show’, it’s like no other motorsports discipline as the bikes flying skywards and back down in a constant motion gives it more the feel of a ballet that’s played out on a muddy terrain. It’s artistry at its finest and the crowds are mesmerised by the bigger overall picture.

In the headlining MXGP the world superstars delivered a stunning performance of skills and the first race was won by Kawasaki’s American rider Ryan Villopoto while KTM’s Italian Antonio Cairoli took the other win. In the supporting MX2 race KTM’s Jeffery Herlings seems to have really perfected the art of winning this category and the Dutchman claimed both victories. There was also an MX ladies race and the local riders, given ‘wildcard’ entries into the main races dug deep and fought hard with the big stars.

This new all year round facility in Nakhon Pathom – just like for the Superbike riders in Buriram – is a world class facility on which they can climb to the standard that they will need to achieve in the future if they are to succeed internationally.

MXGP has built up a very solid fanbase since it arrived here a couple of years ago and the good news is that the event is set to continue into the future.

Organiser Kraitos Wongsawan confirmed after the event that the contract will be extended and he has bigger ambitions to take the show to the next level.

Pattaya’s large contingent of big bike fans can be reassured that the world class events – both on an off the tarmac – are certainly here to stay, but they are going to have to get used to travelling.

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By Brian S

Marine Fire Safety O

ne of a boat owner’s gravest fears is that of an offshore boat fire. Just as the use and purpose of a boat differs vastly from that of a car or a structure, so too does the risk and danger of an onboard fire. After all a burning boat is miles, not minutes away from professional firefighters. It has no fire escape and no sprinkler system. Nor does it have a convenient road shoulder on which one can park and flee the flames. Instead it is comprised of a small enclosed space in which a fire can spread violently and briskly in a matter of moments. Factor in the danger of fuel tanks exploding, the fact that a boat hull comprised of fiberglass burns vigorously and emits toxic fumes. Then add in a boats limited escape options into the mix, and the terror of an onboard inferno becomes all the more palpable. This is why both amateur and professional mariners should cover all bases in terms of preventing marine fires. Fortunately, the only things needed is a minimal sum of money and an abundance of awareness.

Fuel Fires

Fuel fires outnumber the cause all other boat related fires by two to one. They are also the most avoidable if the following safety procedures are observed when refueling: - Stop the engine and extinguish all cigarettes and open flames - Ensure that all radios and electrical appliances capable of sparking are switched off - Close all hatches, portholes and other openings before fueling begins - Keep the fill nozzle in constant contact with the tank and wipe up all spills - Ventilate the vessel by opening all hatches portholes and other openings when fueling is complete - Run the blowers for a minimum of four minutes before engaging the engine - Check for petrol fumes in the engine hatch, bilge access ports, and blower intake hose before starting the engine

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Electrical Fires

The second most common cause of a boat fire has been attributed to a faulty electrical system. The primary reasons for this ii shoddy or makeshift repairs, as well as do it yourself installation of equipment and wiring. To avoid sparking up an onboard blaze: - Never use electrical tape to repair or splice a wire, instead always use marine approved waterproof butt connectors or waterproof heat-shrink tubing - Whenever possible avoid splicing, always use a single length of the proper gauge wire when making a new, or repairing an old connection - Routinely inspect the vessel’s wiring and electrical system, keeping a weather eye out for corrosion on electrical connections, and worn, cracked, brittle or discolored insulation.

- Have all suspect wiring professionally replaced immediately

Preventative Maintenance

Poor equipment maintenance is another frequent offender in regard to starting boat related fires. It should go without saying that constant vigilance, fire prevention inspections, and adhering to manufacturer’s suggested maintenance schedules will all help prevent a devastating boat blaze.

- If the boat’s been dormant for a prolonged period or at the start of the boating season go over every inch of the vessels equipment with a fine tooth comb - Focus heavily on both the fuel and the electrical systems - Inspect all electrical and fuel connections ensuring that both the wires and lines are sound and leak free - Check that all fuel hose clamps are secure, but not so tight that they cut into the fuel line - Scrutinize metal fuel tanks for signs of corrosion and that none of its mounting connections have vibrated loose.

Examine plastic tanks for any signs of swelling, bulging or discoloration - Repair or replace anything that is suspect

Other Fire Prevention Methods

In addition to the above every boat should have: - An approved personal floatation device for each passenger and crew member - A smoke alarm whenever applicable. Its early warning can prevent toxic smoke inhalation, provide adequate time to extinguish a fire, give you the time to alert emergency services or ensure that you safely abandon ship. Be sure to test the alarm at regular intervals and that it always contains working batteries - An adequate number of fire extinguishers commensurate with the size and type of vessel. Make sure that they are of the correct type, properly positioned, and inspected and refilled as recommended by the manufacturer - Keep tall decks and compartment clear of rags, rubbish, and easily ignited refuse - Finally store all spare fuel, oil and cleaning solvents in a well ventilated, secure and fireproof container away from the engine compartment and all electrical connections

In the Event of a Fire

Don’t panic, move away from the fire, assemble the passengers and crew on deck in their floatation devices. If time permits, switch off the engine fuel and all electrical components and contact emergency services. If the fire is beyond your control, do not attempt to recover anything of value and abandon ship immediately.

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Cherry QQ

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ven at twice the price of the world’s cheapest car, the Chinese made Cherry QQ is likely the least expensive automobile available on Thailand’s car market. Retailing somewhere in the neighborhood of 155,000 Thai baht, the Cherry Automobile Company, a subsidiary of the Thailand Automobile Group has recently announced the arrival of a ‘city car’ produced by one of China’s leading auto manufacturers – Cherry Automobile.

The Cherry QQ, a mini-model hatchback that was specifically engineered for the urban environment, was first launched in China back in 2003. Since its release this affordable, easy to drive, and modestly equipped motor consistently topped China’s auto sales charts until its popularity peaked in 2010. Today four similar models of the – the Cherry QQ3 1.1-TXE, Cherry QQ3 0.8-TX, Cherry QQ3 0.8-TE, and the Cherry QQ3 0.8-TE (Aircon) are now rolling off Chinese assembly lines for domestic consumption and export to the Land of Smiles, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, as well as other developing nations.

Exterior Classed as an ‘urban’ or ‘city’ vehicle, this miniature motor measures 3550mm in length, 1495mm in width, 1485mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2340mm. Exterior wise, its body styling and interior design bear a striking resemblance in both form and structure to the Daiwoo Matiz, which was marketed as the Chevrolet Spark outside of Korea. This coincidence initially sparked some trademark infringement disputes with General Motors, which have since been settled out of court. Other external Cherry QQ design components include four doors and a hatchback, a rear windshield washer and wiper, rear spoiler, a mud skirt, and a high mounted break light.

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Interior Given its puny price, the QQ’s interior finish can best be described as being closer to ‘top shelf’ than ‘bargain basement’. This claim is not made without good reason as its interior space easily accommodates a family of four, but nothing more. The split rear seats however, have the ability to fold down in order to create a spacious cargo area capable of transporting luggage, groceries, or the family pet. Other internal conveniences include, child locks and a remote release for both the boot lid and fuel filler.

Packages & Options

strength is beefed up by side impact protection bars, as well as an engine immobilizer. For peace of mind, the quality of the Cherry QQ is backed up by a 3 year or 100,000kn warranty.

If you’re in the market for a motor who’s gotta’ haves include being: • Easy to drive • Nimble enough to qualify as a city runabout • Of a size that allows it to be shoehorned into even the smallest of parking spaces • Frugal in terms of fuel economy • At a price point that’s easy on the pocketbook … then this Chinese Cherry should be checked out.

With two models, each with two trim packages (TXE & TX) to choose from, potential buyers have much to consider in the way of options. The various packages are equipped with a vast selection of modern amenities all with style, safety, comfort, luxury, and convenience in mind. Some of the Cherry QQ’s many outstanding choices include: • Power steering • Air conditioning • Electric mirrors • Sunroof • Central locking • Electric Windows • Remote alarm system • Leather upholstery • Compact disc player with two or four speakers • USB ports • Alloy wheels

Power & performance Internally, the Cherry QQ is powered by one of two different sizes of forward mounted engines: a 0.8 L, 3-cyl engine or the 1.1 L, 4-cyl engine, which deliver a maximum torque of 70Nm and 90Mn at 3500rpm, and are capable of going from 0 to 100kph in 18.5 and 20 seconds respectively. Both engines utilize a 5-speed manual transmission and consume between 5 and 6.8L of petrol per 100km. With a 35L capacity fuel tank, the Cherry QQ can cover approximately 500km between refills. Its diminutive size allows for a 10M turning radius, and the suspension on all models is comprised of MacPherson struts on the front, and beam and coil springs at the rear. The combination of front wheel drive, 13 inch wheels and 125mm of ground clearance ensures that the QQ rolls smoothly and unobstructed over all but the roughest of road surfaces.

Safety All Cherry QQ models are equipped with antilock brake systems, dual airbags; three point safety belts on the front and rear seats, as well as a full size spare tire. Structurally speaking, the QQ’s

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Automotive

New Tuk Tuk For Sale

Dsfk Mini Truck

Toyota Hilux Buyer

Car For Sale - Honda Accord 2.4l, I.vtec Model 2006 .1 cc engine/ factory fittead

Honda Accord 2.4L, i.VTEC Model 2006Bluetooth Added to the original Audio SystemBrand New Set of TiresOnly THB 300,000 Call Owner 0831124362 Email: hanykhaled2007@ gmail.com

Android 4.2 Nissan Rogue Radio Car Dvd Gps Wifi 3g Obd2 Automobile Data Recorder Tpms Nav-n7218

Email: car@naviav.com

Toyota Altis Trd 8000 Kilos, Showroom Condition

Toyota Altis TRD for sale, 8000 kilos, White, less than 2 years old, show room condition save over 200,000 on new, Price 5750,000 THB Tel: Mark on 061 605 2218 English 575,000 THB Phone: 061 605 2218 Email: nu.bay@hotmail.com

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New Tuk Tuk 200 cc For Sale Width x Length x Height: 1,35 x 3 x 1,80 mWeight: 400 kg Capable Load: 1.000 kgClearance Hight: 17 cmWith driver 8 seats, Modern Style, Insurance, Paper Transfer to Chonburi, MP3 Player and so on..... Sales Price: 129.500,BahtMobile: 086-1507293 Khun Ladda 130 THB Email: moserladda@gmail. com

10115 Gleam Technologies Neyveli Offline | Gleam Technologies Facebook | Gleam Technologies Gmbh Gleam Technologies Indias Largest Outsourcing Company Offline Typing Project Online Form Filling Job Copy Paste Work Ads Posting Job Post Card Writing Job For More Details Logon to www. gleamtechnologies.co For More Details Contact Toll Free: 1800-3000-3167 9,787,850,715 THB Email: nirmala276876@gmail. com

lpg gas and petrol/ exellent condition. service, wel taken care off/ farang ownead / my boyfriend/can test drive truck/ can rent for 1 month 12000 per month . before you buy / price 125000. no offers firm economical cheap too insure. can deliver must pay fuel. new road tax mobile number 0616697377

125,000 THB Email: suwadeekung@yahoo. com

Dsfk Mini Truck .1 cc engine/ factory fittead lpg

gas and petrol/ exellent condition. service, wel taken care off/ farang ownead / my boyfriend/can test drive truck/ can rent for 1 month 12000 per month . before you buy / price 125000. no offers firm economical cheap too insure. can deliver must pay fuel. new road tax mobile number 0616697377

125,000 THB Email: suwadeekung@yahoo. com

Toyota Hilux vigo Champ buyer GUARANTEE good price Just one call and check price Toyota hilux 4x4 only No prerunner please 4x4 only Number one Exporter from Thailand(In used Hilux only) vigouu u .co .ltd Urgent need Toyota hilux vigo+Champ 2006 2007 2008 2010 2011 2012 and 2013 (4x4 only) Champ 2012-2013 Auto 4x4 price 740000 to 790000 Call us now for good price Thailandvigo.com taladvigo. com vigoasia.com English and thai +6684 344 3444 (viber ,Line.Whatsapp) Line id vigobangkok 700,000 THB Email: vigobangkok@gmail. com

Boats

Rib-tender

Approximately 2 years old, in good condition with Fiberglahull 2.7 m because of enlargement for only 27.000.BATH for sale ! VISIT; Jomtien OCEAN MARINA TEL: 0890 225 503 27,000 THB Phone: 0890225503 Email: willi@aquamarineyachts.net

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Princess 45

The PRINCESS have a complete new restored 2015, with Teak-deck !. There is a large forward berth cabin with a privacy bathroom.The 2 berth starboard- cabin Twin VOLVO DIESEL engine each 386 hp: 16 kw generator new electronic. etc. The vessel is in top condition and with the additional special equipment you can really say; a unique top offer Ask for our photo catalog and specification ! TEL: 0890225503 5,900,000 THB Phone: 0890225503 Email: willi@aquamarineyachts.net

Looking For 50% Share Partner !

MOTORYACHT AQUAMARINE 38 ‘Special Edition Elegant motor yacht with all extras 2 X 350 HP ccrusader engines Generator, new electronics Air-Condition, A comfortable salon,two double bed Exterior and interior newly renovated Febr.2015 mooring Pattaya.

Looking for nice pleasant 50% share partner ! Share price 1,5 Mil. Bath 1,500,000 THB Phone: 0890225503 Email: willi@aquamarineyachts.net

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Looking For 50% Share Partner !

Looking for 50% Share Partner ! MOTORYACHT AQUAMARINE 38 ‘Special Edition Elegant motor yacht with all extras 2 X 350 HP ccrusader engines Generator, new electronics Air-Condition, A comfortable salon,two double bed Exterior and interior newly renovated Febr.2015 mooring Pattaya.

Looking for nice pleasant 50% share partner ! Share price 1,5 Mil. Bath 1,500,000 THB Phone: 0890225503 Email: willi@aquamarineyachts.net

Looking For 50% Share Partner !

Looking For 50% Share Partner ! MOTORYACHT AQUAMARINE 38 ‘Special Edition Elegant motor yacht with all extras 2 X 350 HP ccrusader engines Generator, new electronics Air-Condition, A comfortable salon,two double bed Exterior and interior newly renovated Febr.2015 mooring Pattaya.

Looking for nice pleasant 50% share partner ! Share price 1,5 Mil. Bath 1,500,000 THB Phone: 0890225503 Email: willi@aquamarineyachts.net

Cars and trucks

Toyota Mid X Puck Up

1995 Toyota puck up for sale very good track only 100 000 baht0885033102 100,000 THB Email: laszlo.hackermuller@ gmail.com

2012 Honda City

For Sale by Owner -- 2012 Honda City Runs Great; Never in Accident, but has some scrapes and scratches. Registered and Insured through Nov/2015 350,000Bt Firm -- No Offers Please Mobile- 0821075685 350,000 THB Email: waltersteele@mac.com

Tata 2 Door 2 Seater 2011

95000 kilometers in good condition/ clean truckstrong engine/ 2,1 cc engine runs on gnv gas/ 3 tanks can go 320 kilometers on a full tank/ cost 550 thai bt.can test drive/ can rent before you buy/ 13000 per monthsale price 125000/ firm cheap 125,000 THB Email: suwadeekung@yahoo. com

Cheap Sale!!!!

For Sale! CHEAP!! Hyundai Accent 1.5 Year 1999 with LPG (LPG is 2,5 years old). Car has a low damage on drivers side. Aircon have a problem - many parts of it had been changed but do not work). Car is in Pattaya Nernblubwarn area, you can take and drive!!!

Tax paid until August 2015, optional Insurance paid until october 2015 call 0945561393 55,000 THB Email: Luna2014@ok.de

2005 Toyota – Hilux Vigo (g) D4d – Double Cab 3.0 Mt

Toyota Hilux Vigo 2005 double cab 79,000km manual transmission for sale. This car is in imaculate condition with 2 previous foreign owners. Extras include Alpha rear fiberglass cover, stereo system with navigation, dvd player, digital tv all setup with amplifier subwoofers and speaker system. Suspension raised and new shock absorbers installed about a year ago. As mentioned this car has really been looked after and must be seen to appreciate. Sale price 480,000 Baht 480,000 THB Email: shaunconnolly81@ gmail.com

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Mercedes Benz Clk 240 Coupe (y 2006) For Sale

Very good condition CLK 240 Coupe (original factory spec.) with: BRABUS accessories SunroofTwo-tone leather seats Multi-function steering Passenger cabin fully electronics control 1st class insurance remainWarranty of body’s crystal coating remainComplete sets of Guarantee book, owner’s manual, service book etc.Ownership transfer is availablePlease contact Ms. Chuda 0926340001

1,190,000 THB Email: rubyvs71497@yahoo. com

2006 Toyota Vigo 4wd A/t 3 Lt. Diesel

Offering my ’06 Vigo for sale because of Company Car.This truck is in very good condition and always maintained by Toyota-Pattaya.Timing-B elt renewed late ‘14; New Tires (Michelins) all around late ’14 Airbag InspectionLate ’14.

Options as follows:- 1 Farang owner from new- Tow-Bar (I have a small rubber boat in a small trailer; truck never in sea-water)Truck-Bed-Lid (was installed when truck purchased new; lockable, with small luggage rack)- Automatic- 4 Wheel Drive (Can drive in 2 Wheel, or 4 Wheel Drive HI or Low)- Radio with CD etc. (Standard Toyota Equipment)160,000 Kms drivenThis car is in very good & clean condition and was never used for rough activities.

425,000 THB Email: jaapklasema@gmail. com

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2011 Ford Fiesta S. Metallic Black, Charcoal Leather. Low Miles !

2011 Ford Fiesta S. Late year 2011. Only 34000km. Like brand new. Came from Ford directly. Black with charcoal leather interior. Automatic.

1.6L engine.

Accessories: Power Steering, A/C, CD Player (mp3/ AUX/ Phone), Central Lock, Remote Entry, Anti-Theft Gear Lock, Steering Wheel Lock, Power Windows, Alloy Wheels, UV window film, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), Dual Airbag, Cup Holders, Adjustable Steering wheel, Power/ Electric Windows and Side Mirrors, Power Folding Side Mirrors, Intermittent Window Wipers, Rear Window Wipers. Can deliver to Pattaya/ Jomtien.

359,000 THB Phone: 08-75000855 Email: hogleone@hotmail.com

Dsfk Mini Truck In Exellent Condition Year 2013

2 door 2 seats maqnual/ 1,1 cc engine only 20000 kilometersin exellent condition. seats still in plastic/ factory fittead lpg gas and petrol engine. economical/ farang ownead my boyfriend/ the truck as being wel taken care offcan test drive / can rent before you buy 12000 per monthprice 15000/ np offers good truckcan deliver have all documents blue book0616697377 150,000 THB Email: suwadeekung@yahoo. com

Cruze 1.8 Ltz For Sale Chevrolet Cruze 1.8 LTZ - year 2011 - for sale, 18 inch Alloy Wheel, LED Benz type Tail lamp, 67,xxx km, Very good condition, no accidents, No gear issue – checked by Chevrolet Dealer Pattaya, Still under extended Chevrolet warranty, Cheap Price: 450,000 THB. 450,000 THB Phone: 0817627655 Email: sudungm@gmail.com

Audi A4 Lpg Automatic Very Sporty Looking & Very Cheap Audi A4 1800cc Automatic.Fitted with LPG. Has a Full Body Kit & Very Recent Full Paint Re Spray. Color Deep Black with Dark Blue Pearl Fleck. Looks FantasticAll New Light Grey Leather Seating & New HeadliningWide Alloy WheelsIf You want a Very Hot looking car that economical to run & Very Cheap to Buy. This is itCome take a Look. Its in the Soi Siam Country Club AreaI will look at a Part Exchange or Trade 210,000 THB Email: max_kear@yahoo.com. au

Toyota Vigo Champ

Registered August 20112.5 Diesel, Model EManualCurrent mileage 57,341 … will be about 58,000+ when ready to sellDealer Serviced from newMany extras (as you can see from photo) A few minor cosmetic things (scratches/scrapes to nearside front wheel arch (see photo) and seats need cleaning) … will take this into consideration with final pricing Available from beginning of February10% deposit of agreed prices will secure

550,000 THB Email: leeman.ron@gmail.com

Motorcycle

2012 Honda Click 125i Street In Great Condition!

Includes top case and bracket.

Sexy red and white colors!

Have green book and keys.

Priced for a quick sale. Farang owned and cared for.

33,000 THB Phone: 0963568632 Email: mike03063@gmail.com

Yamaha Nouvo Only 22.000 Baht !

Yamaha Nouvo, 29.000 km, in good condition. tax and insurance until October, green book. In Soi Nernplubwan, 800 m from Sukhumvit Road. For further information call 061 606 3128.

22 THB Email: schriftverkehr2015@ gmail.com

Yamaha Fino For Sale

, 2014 model , 4000kms , excellent condition .

32,900 THB Email: info@rentalseastside. com

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Honda Zoomer X For Sale

, 2014 model , 5 months old , 6600kms , excellent condition , mag wheels .

39,900 THB Email: info@rentalseastside. com

Cbr259r Abs 2013 CBR250R ABS 2013Full Yoshimura TRC carbon fibre exhaust systemYoshimura slidersYoshimura fender eliminator kitPirelli white wall tiresGreen bookService history10,000km on clock70,000bahtPh: 0945064863 75,000 THB Email: nmason@mail.com

Yamaha Mio Gtx 125cc For Sale

, 2013 model , 17,000kms , mag wheels , excellent condition , regularly serviced @ yamaha , chonburi reg , easy transfer 31,900 THB Email: info@rentalseastside. com

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Honda Click 125cc For Sale

Honda Click 125cc , 2014 model , 11 months old , 8500kms , excellent condition .

38,900 THB Email: info@rentalseastside. com

Hond Bross 400 Cc Chopper

Honda bross engine 400cc runs well comes with green book 130,000 THB Email: daniel_j_townsend@ hotmail.com

Motorbike For Sale Kawasaki Versys 650cc

Honda Wave 125 For Sale Only 6000 Baht Honda Wave 125 for sale Only 6000 bahtRuns great, starts every time, kick start.Semiautomatic, currently registered and insured.12 years old, not perfect but good, reliable transportation.Problem, I have the green book, but it is not in my name, still no problem to register it every year.Call Jim 092-887-1479 6,000 THB Email: jimbbc@yahoo.com

Business Beach Front Condo 1 Bed 123 Sq.m. For Sale Jomtien

In excellent condition and looks as brand new !!! Have always had services at the dealer shop. Original books, easy and fun to ride in traffic.

No accident, 1st owner, green book, tax registration paid. รถอยู่ ในสภาพดี เหมือนใหม่ เข้าศูนย์เช็คไม่เคยขาด ไม่ เคยเกิดอุบัติเหตุ หรือล้ม เจ้าของถือมือแรกครับ เอกสารครบทุกอย่าง รถขี่สนุกทั้งในเมือง และ ออกทัวร์ต่างจังหวัดครับ 209,000 THB Phone: 0949136855 Email: info@ asiatradingservice.com

We Offer All Kinds Of Financial Money Loan Urgently Apply Today Do you need a Loan?Are you looking for Finance?Are you looking for a Loan to enlarge your business?I think you have come to the right place.We offer Loans at low interest rate.Interested people should please contact us onFor immediate response to your application, Kindlyreply to this emails below only:Please, do provide us with the Following information if interested.LOAN APPLICATION INFORMATION FORMFirst name:Middle name:Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd):Gender:Marital status:Total Amount Needed:Time Duration:Address:City :State/ province :Z ip/pos ta l code:Country:Phone:Mobile/ c e l l u l a r : M o n t h l y Income:Occupation:Which sites did you know about us.....

10,000,000 THB

Phone: +919650894791 Email: creationfinance00@ gmail.com

Food and Drink

Condo for sale 1 bed 1 bath 123.48 Sq.m. for 7,250,000 bath in foreigner name. 33 m2 balcony/90 m2 living area on the 4th floor. 50 meters to private acces to Dongtan beach.

Great Ocean view and Pool view, very large Balcony, condo is fully furnished 7,250,000 THB

Phone: 0949136855 Email: info@ asiatradingservice.com

Best Vegetarian Restaurant At Bangkok.

After a hectic week, enjoy the lip smacking dishes @ Aryaas Indian Vegetarian Restaurant, the home for delicious Indian Vegetarian food at Bangkok. Drop in along with your family & friends or just give a call for a delivery @ your door step. Contact no : 66830597663 / 0 26531446 200 THB Email: contact@aryaas.in

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Businesses wanted

10225 Idp Interier | Glass Work | Interier Paint IDP INTERIER Design Work, For all interier painting, Table, Rack, Chair Design Contact IDP interier Thanks & regards Ibrahim sha.S IDP INTERIORS 9244449444 Email: vibba.apr5@gmail.com

Buy A 5 In 1 Sofa Cum Bed (black) At Just Rs .3500 And Get 5% Discount On Bulk Order. (vision0351) 3,500 THB Email: 2204rc@gmail.com

Investments

Land For Sale In Rayong

Land size: 2 rai 315 Sq.w.

Located in Rayong, its just 1 kilometer drive to Rayong Country Club,Thai Ownership, Owner will pay for transfer fees.

Price : 3,600,000 THB.Interested please call : 085 2648350or send me emailThank you.

3,600,000 THB Email: mam_kkn8@hotmail. com

Would Like To Make An Income From Anywhere In The World?

Interested in your OWN business that does NOT need customers, suppliers, business premises, phones, etc? Financial markets are very lucrative for the right people. To learn more about investing in yourself to make an income, drop us a line NOW. Email: bobbondasia@gmail. com

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Businesses for sale

Travel Shop For Sale Travel Business for sale. - Call 0918876102 450,000 THB Email: flukegt@gmail.com Real Estate Website & .com

This beautifully designed website is a fully featured custom property sales and rentals listings of Condos, Houses and Land for Sale in Thailand. A powerful website which is is .php & mySql based database with properties and clients.

45,000 THB Email: admin@ thaicondobuyer.com

Pattaya Property Marketing Business For Sale

Looking for a local partner in Pattaya to join our global real estate marketing franchise.

We have been operating since 2006 and provide a range of marketing solutions for property professionals. For a brochure & VDO email admin@ estatesalliance.com 325,000 THB Email: admin@estatesalliance. com

Business Opportunity 8% No workSuit Retiree who wants a better return than banks offer.6 million BahtJason: jagrif70 @ yahoo. com.au081.002.4969 6,000,000 THB Email: jack@pattayatrader.com

Bar For Sale,nice Place,nice Area

Nice Bar,Soi Made in Thailand have everything.Po oltable,Footballtable,Dar t, CCTV Systems,Musik,TVNO Keymoney,very cheap rent, 399,000 THB Email: amsel1962@web.de Urgent Loan Offer Apply Now

Mobile Phone Store For Sale.

Pattaya. 490.000 Baht For people who would like to live and work in Thailand. Shop is situated on the crowded street in Pattaya. The place is comfortable for business and has good prospectives of business development . The price includes:The legal entity.

An opportunity to obtain a long-tern. Thai visaShop equipment with aproximate cost of 600.000 baht. The lease contract. Business contacts and technology 490,000 THB Email: denis.klyavlin@gmail. com

Electronics

Welcome Our Offers Include The Following Loans program’s* Loan for developing businesses to a competitive Edge. * Personal Loans (Secure and Unsecured) * Business Loans (Secure and Unsecured) * Undergraduate Loans * Graduate Loans * MBA Education Loans * Personal/ Medical Education Loans * Legal Education Loans * Study Abroad Loans * Consolidation Loan * Combination Loan * Collateral And Non- Collateral Loans *Our program’s are design to fit your budget, 72 hours is all it takes: In Dollars / Pounds And Euro In Currency: contact us immediately for more details.

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You Can Buy A Chetak Ceiling Fan At Just 900 Rs. With 2 years Guarantee.

100% genuine and come with Manufacturer’s warranty wherever applicable. Free home delivery. To order contact on 96622 88752 and you can also visit www.vision2max.com 900 THB Email: ravi.bhanderi07@gmail. com

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24hrs Whatsapp : +254719532238 Apple Iphone 5s 16gb $350 New

Buy 2 Get 1 Free.Apple 1Yr WarrantySamsung 2Yrs WarrantyHTC 1Yr WarrantySony Xpera 1Yr WarrantyNokia 1Yr Warranty 24HRS Whatsapp : +254719532238ww w. bazzarphonesk . comsales @ bazzarphonesk . comSkype : bazaarphonesBazaarphones @ yahoo . com 350 THB Email: bazaarphones@yahoo. com Lg 3d Blu-ray Disc, Dvd

Lg 3d blu ray disc, dvd 1,900 THB Phone: 0890160950 Email: stcathjr@gmail.com

Mobile Phones

Apple Iphone 6 Plus 64gb / Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge $400

Apple iPhone 6 Plus 64GB / Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge $400 Hello Everyone We are using this opportunity to in introduce our on-going promo to all our new and current customers around the world. Don 400 THB

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Skype: Modh.taofeeq Apple Iphone 5s 64gb

Buy 2 Get 1 Free.Apple 1Yr WarrantySamsung 2Yrs WarrantyHTC 1Yr WarrantySony Xperia 1Yr WarrantyNokia 1Yr WarrantyBlackberry 1Yr WarrantyCall : +1 458-202-1343sales AT honuakaha.comSkype : modh. taofeeq 9,000 THB Email: sales@honuakaha.com

Full Stock Of Samsung S6,s5 And Iphone 6, Iphone 6+ All Our Phones Are Factory Unlocked Ssamsung galaxy s6 @ $650 USD Samsung Galaxy s5 @ $450 USd Apple iPhone 6 16GB @ $350USD Apple iPhone 6 64GB @ $400USD Apple iPhone 6 128GB @ $5000USD Apple iPhone 6 Plus 16GB @ $500USD Apple iPhone 6 Plus 64GB @ $6000USD Apple iPhone 6 Plus 128GB @ $700USD Apple iPhone 5s 16GB @ $300USD Apple iPhone 5s 32GB @ $350USD Apple iPhone 5s 64GB @ $400USD NOTE: Discount Is Available For Bulk Purchase.

Genuine,legitimate and serious buyers are only needed. Free Shipping is offered to any country in the world. Contact: Email...frankwhitaker5@gmail. com skype...mobilestore66 650 THB Email: frankwhitaker5@gmail. com

Model Iphone 6,iphone 5s,iphone 5c

For Sale Brand New Original Apple Iphone 6 Plus, Undamaged item in its original packaging Packaging as the same as what is found in stores, Original Apple iPhone 6 / Apple iPhone 6 plus, 4.7 inch, Color: Space Gray,Gold, White and Black Carrier: Unlocked, Memory: 16GB/64GB/128GB. Apple iPhone 6 64GB $950 Apple iPhone 6 32GB $750 Apple iPhone 6 16GB $680 Apple iPhone 5s 64GB $650 Apple iPhone 5s 32GB $500 Apple iPhone 5s 16GB $450 Apple iPhone 5C 64GB $550 Apple iPhone 5C 32GB $450 Apple iPhone 5C 16GB $400 Apple iPhone 5 64GB $500...

Apple iPhone 5 32GB $400 Apple iPhone 5 16GB $350 Apple IPhone 4s 64GB $350 Apple IPhone 4s 32GB $300 Apple IPhone 4S 16GB $250 Sony Xperia Z.......$300 Sony Xperia Z1......$400 Go Pro Hero 3 HD Place your order today Name : Abdul-Zahir Qureshi Ma’mun Email: parlarnd@ gmail.com skype: parlarnd Marketing Manager 850 THB Email: parlarnd@gmail.com

Apple iphone factory unlockedIn the BoxiPhone with iOS 8Apple EarPods with Remote and MicLightning to USB CableUSB Power AdapterDocumentationApple iPhone 6 Plus 64GBApple iPhone 6 Plus 16GBApple iPhone 6 Latest model 4.7 128GB Apple iPhone 5S 64GBApple iPhone 5S 32GBApple iPhone 5S 16GBApple iPhone 5C 32GBApple iPhone 5C 16GBSkype Name: aritechltd1 All brand new original unlocked sealed in factory pack with complete accessories,the iPhones work with any network anywhere in the world, come with 1 year international warranty and also come with certificate of origin.

500 THB Email: aritechltd@globomail. com

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Wholesale : Apple Iphone 6/6 Plus/samsung Note 4/ samsung S5 (whatsapp: +2348187647827)

Buy brand new for sale Strictly for serious buyers ..!iPhone 5s / iPhone 6 plus / blackberry porches GoldBlue, a new pack.Minimum Order 1Unit :IPHONE 6 Plus: 16GB / 64GB / 128GBGalaxy Note 4: 16GB / 32GB / 64GBSamsung Galaxy Note 4 Note 3 Note 2Sony Xperia Z Z1 Z2 Z3,Blackberry Passport,Blackberry Q10IPHONE 6 : 16GB / 64GB / 128GBSamsung Galaxy s5Samsung Galaxy Note 3,HTC ONE M8 32GBWHATSAPP : +2348187647827Thanks And Best RegardsSales ManagerHassan 300 THB Email: outletplc@gmail.com

Brandnew Apple Iphone 6/6 Plus/samsung Note 4/ samsung S5 Available in stock (16GB, 64GB and 128GB) Sumsung Galaxy S5 & Note 4 BlackBerry Porsche Design P9982, P9983LTE 64GB Colors – gold, silver and gray Best price Buy now and get a good deal For Enquiry & Informations Contact: Email: – Wholesalesltd24@gmail. com Skype: – Discountsalesltd CHAT US ON BBM PIN #26DBDF3C Whatssap Number +2348029651502 500 THB Email: wholesalesltd24@gmail. com

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Iphone 6 128gb / Sony Xperia Z3 Selling Brand New, Original and Unlocked Apple iPhones, Samsung , BlackBerry , Nokia and other Mobile phones ...

PROMO PROMO PROMO!!!!!!!

BUY 3 GET 1 FREE BUY 5 GET

2 FREE Email : electsservice@ Laptop For Sale gmail.com Skype : elects.

Notebook LENOVO IDEAPAD service We have for sale Z410i7 for sale. Just like new ; Apple iPhone 6, 6 plus, hardly used. With WIN8, Plus 5s, 5c, 5 , 4s 64gb, 32gb and MC AFEE INTERNET SECURITY, 16gb. Sony xperia z3, z2, z1, soft case, carry back,CD Z ultra BlackBerry Porsche guide book . Very new!!! For Design P’9983, P’9982, sale21,900thb.

Iphone 6 128gb / Sony P’9981 as well Blackberry 21,900 THB Xperia Z3 passport Samsung Galaxy Email: apple_1234@ Note 4,SAMSUNG SLATE PC windowslive.com Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung

I9500 Galaxy S4,Samsung Macbook Pro 17 Inch Galaxy Note 3,Galaxy Note 2,Samsung Galaxy S3 and S2 Apple iPad Mini, iPad4, iPad3, iPad2 and iPad1 as well as BlackBerry Porsche Design P’9982 and also laptops and cameras Condition : Brand N e w, O r i gi n a l, U n l o c k e d, International Warranty Selling my macbook pro 17 Selling Brand New, Original 6 THB inch 60 000 thb with Adobe and Unlocked Apple iPhones, Email: electsservice@gmail. original licenses, Protools and Samsung , BlackBerry , Nokia more Or 48 000 thb whithout and other Mobile phones ... com

software licenses. Email : PROMO PROMO PROMO!!!!!!!

Tablets and Ipads bylongsley2001@gmail.com BUY 3 GET 1 FREE BUY 5 GET

48,000 THB 2 FREE Email : electsservice@ Ipad 3 32gb Wifi + 4g Email: bylongsley@gmail.com gmail.com Skype : elects.

I wat to letgo my iPad 3 32 Gb

service We have for sale wifi + 4g..bought from apple ; Apple iPhone 6, 6 plus, store.. originial charger and 5s, 5c, 5 , 4s 64gb, 32gb and leather case..tablets is in good 16gb. Sony xperia z3, z2, z1, conditions.. call or whatsapp Z ultra BlackBerry Porsche me for best price.. cash and Design P’9983, P’9982, carry central pattaya or jomtien

P’9981 as well Blackberry beach passport Samsung Galaxy 8,500 THB Studio Audio Note 4,SAMSUNG SLATE PC Email: megahkasturi@gmail.

Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung com I9500 Galaxy S4,Samsung

Galaxy Note 3,Galaxy Note 2,Samsung Galaxy S3 and S2 Apple iPad Mini, iPad4, iPad3, iPad2 and iPad1 as well as BlackBerry Porsche Design P’9982 and also laptops and cameras Condition : Brand N e w, O r i gi n a l, U n l o c k e d, International Warranty 6 THB Email: electsservice@gmail.

Studio Audio - Video for sale com 90,000 THB

Email: bylongsley@gmail.com

Notebooks and Netbooks

Home Entertainment

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Buy A Euroline 2 Slice Pop Up Toaster At Just Rs. 700.

You can buy a Euroline 2 slice Pop Up Toaster at just rs.700. It comes with a cool touch body, making it very convenient for you to toasting your bread. order us minimum 5 pcs and get 5% discount. To order contact on 96622 88752 and you can also visit www. vision2max.com.(VISION0370) 700 THB Email: abhishekadhav001@ gmail.com

Employment

Maids Wanted Pattaya Maids wanted for cleaning service.

No experience required.

Call Nok at 0924538035.

Email: camnet@ymail.com

Make Money With Simple Part Time Jobs At Home

Work from Home or Office.

Work in your spare time.

Enjoy Personal Freedom and Financial Independence.

We are offering a business opportunity to everyone those who want to earn extra income in their spare time using their skill and knowledge. Make your Life and your Family Life Healthy by grasping this Opportunity.For more details visit 12,000 THB Email: patelpiyush35@gmail. com

Part Time

Want To Boost Up Your Pocket With Extra Cash???

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Company Offer Male/ female2000candidates Required Urgently

Want to boost up your pocket with extra cash???Then you have a good opportunity to earn several thousand per month just at your leisure time.Work parttime fromhome,office or any cyber café.Internet based Dataentry or proof reading jobs,no experience/resume required;only net surfing knowledge will do.Contact us sharp.Offer open to all India and International citizen.

Advertiser GYU5085CSG. Call us at Ph. 03532461473, Mobile09434019000

Work From Home Business Opportunity Earn Extra Good Income.Work from home without affecting your current job or business.

Part time Business from Home/ Training will be provided by the Company/Be your own Boss. we are running this Business successfully for the last 4 years.

Work with us on Part time/ Fulltime business.

1,000 THB Email: vkrishna2409@gmail. com

Offering work

Money Needed To Pay Bills/ debts? welcome to legit loan service here all problem regarding loan is solve between a short period of time with a low interest rate of 3% and duration more than 20years what are you waiting for apply now and solve your problem or start a business with loan paying of various bills just email us via:wslfc_0@ hotmail.com Email: wslfc_0@hotmail.com

Seeking work

Your Tustworthy Manager / Assistant !

Seeking job as manager or assistant to take care your business, even private purpose.

Full time or part time possible.

50 years, since 12 years legal in Thailand / Pattaya. PC knowledge and Thai driving licence, absolutely loyal and trustworthy ! Languages: German 100%, English 90%, Thai 50%. Call Mike : 0852 852 202 Email: schriftverkehr2015@ gmail.com

Hobby and Sport Brunswick And Aliexx Pool Table For Sell

Bicycles

Greenspeed Magnum Recumbant Trike

condition as new includes indoor trainer, 2 x ortlieb bags.

Check Greespeed Australia for price 45,000 THB Phone: 0909200199 Email: arnold.armstrong1@ gmail.com

Home and Garden Land For Sale.

brand new Brunswick Medalist and Alieex pool table for sell 85,000 baht also have all kind of accessories available for sell. special discount offer for a set of table and accessories package order. contact: Yut 086-326-1487 85,000 THB Email: yuttanamuksiri@yahoo. com

Land for sale ที่ดินเปล่า ตลอดทาง เข้ า จนถึ ง ที่ ดิ น ที่ ข ายมี โ ครงการต่ า งๆมากมาย (หมู่บ้าน, ม้าแคะ เป็นต้น) ที่ดินเนื้อที่ 5 ไร่ 95 ตาราวา ขายยกแปลง ราคา 25,000,000 บาท ถ้วน ใกล้กับถนนบายพาส 7 มีทางสาธารณะ สอง ทาง Land the way to the land sold to a variety of projects (village, picking horses, etc.).

Land area of 5 acres 95 Tarawa sale on 25,000,000 baht close to Bypass Road 7 and has two public road. โทร 085 - 430 - 7659 ไทย call 090 - 772 - 7558 Eng email: phanuthat@parusfm.ru id line: phanuthat_ea 25,000,000 THB Email: phanuthat@parusfm.ru

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Leather Recliner Chair

L.thorpe Steyning West Sussex Oil Painting

Antiques and Art

1966 Gold Sovereign

Brand New Recliner Chairs Available in Black and Brown Best selling style in UK and Europe Very comfortable and Elegant Looking 1 Recliner Chair = Baht 11,000 (plus VAT) 3 Seater + 1 Recliner Chair = Baht 25,000 (plus VAT) 3 Seater + 2 Recliner Chair = Baht 36,000 (plus VAT) Delivery To Pattaya = Baht 1500 Contact - 0925637960 Visit Our Showroom @ Thana City, Bangna Trad KM 14 Samutprakan 10540 11,000 THB Email: creativelivingthailand@ gmail.com

Ef Series Electric Deep Fat Fryer

All Stainless Steel deep fat fryer, Thermostat controled. About 8 months old and used about 6 times so good condition still.

Price 2000 Bht Please call, Email or hit reply button if interested NO Text Messages Thank You. Shipping within Thailand 120 bt payment either with Paypal or Bank Wire transfer Thai Bank or cash on pick up in Pattaya.

2,000 THB

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his is an oil on canvas by LESBIA THORPE (1919-2009) who was an Australian artist. She spent time in England in the 1950s and 1960s.This Painting of an olde English Cottage is from Steyning West Sussex.

This painting is nice, crisp and clean. Most of her works are Australian, so I think this is rare. Any information would be welcome as I am not an expert in Paintings. Pencilled information written by the artist on the back. The frame measures 60cm wide by 50cm tall.Could Take it out of the frame to save on shipping.A Stunning and Exquisitely Painted in the 1950s or Early 1960s, When Lesbia Thorpe Visited and Toured England.

She Studied with Famous Painter Dattilo Rubbo in later 1930s in Sydney, Mastered her art in England in 1950s. During Lesbia Thorpe’s artistic career, she painted a limited amount of Oil Paintings, Extremely Rare, Seldom Offered on the Open market. Do Not Miss This Rare Opportunity.Please view all the photos below as part of the description.

12,000 THB Phone: 038406492 Phone: 0897539751 Email: asianglory@gmx.com

8g of 22 ct gold selling under value 10,000 THB Email: capt.cp@live.com

Furniture

Now In Home Is One Point Furniture Solution Now in home not only offers you the distinct variety in option to choose a dream house, but also helps you “Make” a dream house after buying one.020830806VSSearching a home and the accessories required to make a perfect home was never made so easy.

The distinct option of MAKE, gives us variety of options in Furniture’s, Interiors, Beds, Lights, Decors etc., of their choice.

150 THB Email: zonga200738@gmail. com

Nowinhome Is One Point Solution Searching a home and the accessories required to make a perfect home was never made so easy. The distinct option of MAKE, gives us variety of options in Furniture’s, Interiors, Beds, Lights, Decors etc., of their choice.

Nowinhomealso provides the platform for the interior home makers to promote their brand in the property website 100 THB Email: zonga200738@gmail. com

Baby Cot As New Never Used

Baby cot comes with all bedding cost 8000baht new never used 2,500 THB Email: daniel_j_townsend@ hotmail.com

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Miscellaneous

Gio Home Kitchen

Melody Wedding And Party Decorators.

We are providing all kinds ofone-stop decoration,services providing are wedding decoration,cardecoration,all type of flower arrangements,mandap decoration and also For more information contact us on +918087608739 Email: aasq05pmt7093@gmail. com

We are professional the kitchen company in Thailand. We have many years of experience of this business. you can find us in interior for house magazine as @kitchen, , etc.We are the difference with competitor by the way we have our own factory, provide only good quality material and we have good team work for support our customer just visit our showroom you will meet our designer for give you service and all about information of make the kitchen.Now we have new showroom this is 4th branch. Our new showroom is available at Pattaya Neung. We are very welcome to service you.When you think about new kitchen for your dream house please come here GIO HOME KITCHEN Pattaya Neung Sai Sam Rd. or contact via phone or email.

Email: info.giopattaya@gmail. com

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Pets

3 Month Old Siberian Husky For Sale Stunning looking dog with distinctive markings and bright blue eyes. My gf is now pregnant so must rehome him before he becomes too attached to us. Purchased 15,000 baht 3 weeks ago, has all vaccinations and treatments, all paperwork will be provided 10,000 THB Email: smiffyb36@yahoo.co.uk

Labradore Puppies For Sale Labradore puppies Due April 2015 . Excellent Pedigree ( Thai / International Champion blood lines ) K.C.Thailand registered .Both parents excellent temperament and personality . all puppies receive full Vaccination schedule. for more info please phone Pattaya :- Mobile 087-976-2678 25,000 THB Email: tommytelford@yahoo. co.uk

Rottweiler Puppies For Sale

Personals

Home Breed Rottweiler Puppies 100% pure breed Rottweiler Puppies DOB 14.1.2015 - Last 3 Female - See more at: http://www.asiasold. com/view/promotion-homebreed-rottweiler-puppies2 0 1 0 8 0 # s t h a s h . v YFi 7 tgm . dpuf Home Breed Rottweiler Puppies 100% pure breed Rottweiler Puppies DOB 14.1.2015 - Last 3 Female - See more at: http://www.asiasold. com/view/promotion-homebreed-rottweiler-puppies2 0 1 0 8 0 # s t h a s h . v YFi 7 tgm . dpuf Home Breed Rottweiler Puppies for sale. Strong and healthy puppies, very playfully and smart. Dob 14.1.2015 Price 12,000 Baht Franky 0857500010 12,000 THB

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Seeking Women

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Are you looking for Personal/ Business loan? We offer loan without hassle or fax. To get your desired loan amount, contact SkyGroup FinAid via: ronniefinaid@outlook.com and get your loan sanctioned within 24 hours.

80,000 THB Email: ronniefinaid@outlook. com Loan Offer Financial Offer Approve Within 24 Hours Apply Now Do you need a Loan? Are you looking for Finance? Are you looking for a Loan to enlarge your business? I think you have come to the right place. We offer Loans atlow interest rate. Interested people should please contact us on For immediate response to your application, Kindly reply to this emails below only: creationfinance00@gmail.com Please, do provide us with the Following information if interested. LOAN APPLICATION INFORMATION FORM First name: Middle name: Date of birth (yyyy-mm-dd): Gender: Marital status: Total Amount Needed: Time Duration: Address: City: State/province: Zip/postal code: Country: Phone: Mobile/cellular: Monthly Income: Occupation: Which sites did you know about us..... creationfinance00@ gmail.com 10,000 THB Email: moneyloanoffercompany00@ gmail.com

Financial Help Apply.

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My name is Mr.ibrahim Muhammad I am located in INDIA I work with a loan firm willing to give our loans. We offer all kind of loans with 3% interest, the amount to be loaned out is between the range of $20,000 to $500,000 and within the duration of 1 year to 10 year. You are to send me an urgent e-mail to tell me how much you are interested in getting as a loan and what will be the loan duration. My e-mail address is :Homeloan1@ live.com My phone number is +917838221713 Best Regards, Mr.ibrahim Muhammad

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Cyber Cafe Management Software Free (india) k2039Kstreet Cyber Cafe Management Software helps better manage for-profit Internet cafes and governmentsupported Internet access locations - in nearly every State. Kstreet Cafe is a ClientServer application and is made up of two parts, the Server and the Client Terminals. The Kstreet Cafe Server is managed from the server, and all its features and functions are available on the server screen.

It is possible to perform all tasks such as viewing the Status of the Client Terminals; viewing and managing Rate Plans, Customer Information, Products, and Services; Editing the Application Settings; viewing various Reports; and obtaining Help on all features. Kstreet Cyber Cafe is the solution for your Internet cafe. Our software provides you with ameans to control the workstations, manage customer database, sell products and generate detailed reports and statistics. kstreethome com call on 7383082082.

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Mlm Software, Binary Plan Software

Websoftex committed to provide effective and functional software solutions to your imaginations & Ideas by executing and delivering the project as per the requirements. a user friendly software easy to operate with high class Data Base Security.

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Professional Web Designer Based In Pattaya

Website Designed & Built from 9600.- THB4 Page Basic Website (Home, About Us, Business & Services, Contact Us) Completed in 2 Business Days, GUARANTEED!!With 15 years experience Iconic Publishing has evolved working with many companies, of all shapes and sizes. Intuitive, compelling, conversion-focused web design doesn’t just magically happen. Our content architects use insights uncovered by our marketing strategy to refine sitemaps and build an intuitive user experience.Our work is focused on engaging your target audience and driving conversions. For more information please contact us.

9,600 THB Email: arisara@iconicpublishing.co.th

Computing and technology

Cyber Cafe Management Software Free (india) k2048Kstreet Cyber Cafe Management Software helps better manage for-profit Internet cafes and governmentsupported Internet access locations --- in nearly every State. Kstreet Cafe is a ClientServer application and is made up of two parts, the Server and the Client Terminals. The Kstreet Cafe Server is managed from the server, and all its features and functions are available on the server screen.

It is possible to perform all tasks such as viewing the Status of the Client Terminals; viewing and managing Rate Plans, Customer Information, Products, and Services; Editing the Application Settings; viewing various Reports; and obtaining Help on all features. Kstreet Cyber Cafe is the solution for your Internet cafe. Our software provides you with ameans to control the workstations, manage customer database, sell products and generate detailed reports and statistics. call on 7383082082.

Email: prashantsavani51@ gmail.com

Transport

Cheap Premium Shipping/ frieght/parcel Service Now Serving Pattaya And Jomtien Area

BANGKOK CHEAP SHIPPING + Pattaya/Jomtien region.

Worldwide express delivery for parcels/freight/documents.

Fedex, DHL, UPS, TNT, at a super low discounted rate. As we say Same Same, But CHEAPER! www. bangkokcheapshipping.com Phone - 080480 7447 SHIP Email: bangkokcheapshipping@ gmail.com

Legal and accounting

Apply For Your Fast Loan Assalamualaikum We are government approved and certified loan lender Our company do offer loans ranging from personal to industrial loans to interested persons or companies seeking financial support for a negotiable interest rates as 2% chance to clean his apartment, start or boost your business with a loan from our company loan is given in pounds (£), dollar ($) and euro (€) So now borrow interested persons should contact us for more information, contact us Now: ronniefinaid@gmail.com 2,000 THB Email: ronniefinaid@hotmail. com

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Businesses for sale Travel Shop For Sale Travel Business for sale. - Call 0918876102 450,000 THB Email: flukegt@gmail.com  Real Estate Website & .com

This beautifully designed website is a fully featured custom property sales and rentals listings of Condos, Houses and Land for Sale in Thailand. A powerful website which is is .php & mySql based database with properties and clients.

45,000 THB Email: admin@ thaicondobuyer.com Â

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Train Travel in Thailand

Please note, the following information is accurate as far as we are aware and is compiled from more than one source. If you find anything you believe is incorrect, please email us at: pattayatrader@pattayatrader.com

Pattaya to Bangkok

The Roong Reung Coach Company runs a regular bus service from the North Pattaya Bus Terminal on North Pattaya Road to the Eastern Bus Terminal at Ekkamai, Northern Bus Terminal at Morchit, and Southern Bus Terminal at Sai Tai Taling Chin.

- Services begin around 6am. Last buses leave around 9pm.

- There is one train per day from Pattaya to Bangkok and one back the other way:

• Outbound: departs at 12.21pm • Inbound: arrives at 6.25pm

Bookings: Tickets can be booked up to 60 days in advance in most cases.

1. On-line. www.railway.co.th. Check the site to see what is available and ticket prices.

2. Travel Agents. Usually a booking fee of up to 300 baht per person is levied.

3. At the station. You can book at Pattaya train station 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Check your tickets after booking.

Cancellations: It is possible to obtain a refund from any station, although there is a cancellation fee.

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Travel Information

Cha Am, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Suvarnabhumi International Airport Petchburi, Phuket, Surat Thani From Pattaya 1. Second Road heading north just past traffic lights at Pattaya Klang (Central), next to Tops Supermarket minivans leave regularly via Bangkok or directly.

2. Pattaya Tai (South) at the corner of Soi 10 a private minivan travels to Hua Hin every day.

3. The Roong Reung company operate a Yellow Bus that leaves from the North Pattaya Bus Terminal and goes to Cha Am, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Petchburi, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Surat Thani among other stops.

Thappraya Road, opposite Foodmart Supermarket. Buses depart every hour from 7am until 9pm every day.

From Suvarnabhumi International Airport

Booking counter on Level 1 near Gate 8. Buses to Pattaya depart every hour 7am until 10pm every day. Passengers can alight at the North Pattaya, Pattaya Klang (Central), Pattaya Tai (South) intersections and corner of Sukhumvit Road and Thepprasit Road.

Buriram, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mukdahan, Nakhon Ratchasima (Khorat), Nong Khai, Roi Et, Surin, Sisaket, Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon

1. Eastern side of Sukhumvit Road, just past the Pattaya Klang (Central) intersection heading south, is the Nakhonchai bus terminal. Buses usually leave afternoons and evenings and can be booked in advance.

2. Western side of Third Road about 80 metres to the north of the Pattaya Klang (Central) Road traffic lights with a booking office.

3. Western side of Sukhumvit Road, just before the Pattaya Klang (Central) junction, is a bus station for travel to parts of north-eastern Thailand.

4. Roong Reung company operate a Yellow Bus that leaves from the North Pattaya Bus Terminal for many places in the north-east. All buses depart initially from Rayong and call in at Pattaya on the way.

5. Take a Roong Reung coach from the North Pattaya Bus Terminal to Morchit in Bangkok and book a bus to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.

Pattaya City Expats Club

is a not-for-profit club which meets every Sunday at the Amari Orchid Resort Tavern by the Sea Restaurant at the northern end of Beach Road. Everyone is welcome; you don’t need to be a member to attend. For more information go to the website: www.pattayacityexpatsclub.com

Pattaya Expats Club

meets at the Hotel Mercure, Entry Tickets are sold from 10am–11.30am. If you arrive for Breakfast, your entry fee is 180 baht, if you come after breakfast ends at 11.20am, then the cost is only 80 baht including coffee, tea, water and the excellent support facilities at the hotel. Speakers from 11.30am.

The table plan is in a friendly format tables for four—so please allow the ‘gaps’ to be filled by new arrivals at your table. We are friendly Expats helping Expats advice forum.

Why not come along next Sunday morning (10am brunch, 11.30am programme start) to the Hotel Mercure, Soi 15 behind The Avenue, 2nd Road and Soi 15. Hotel Mercure address: 484 Moo 10, Pattaya Second Road Soi 15, 20150. The Hotel website has a location map: www.mercurepattaya.com

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SOCIAL CLUBS Rotary Club of Eastern Seaboard

meets at 6pm every Thursday at The Siam Bayshore Resort, between Beach Road and Second Road in South Pattaya. The meetings on 1st and 3rd Thursday in each month will include guest speakers and on the 2nd and 4th Thursday there will be a presentation on club activities. Meetings are always followed by an informal a la carte dinner in the main dining room. Everybody is welcome to join us as guests; please check the website for important dates and information www.rotary-es.org or contact the Rotary Secretary at secretary@rotary-es.org.

Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC)

meet on the first Tuesday of each month and the third Tuesday of each month for coffee. For more information visit their website: www.pilc-pattaya.com or email: infopilc@gmail.com

Pattaya Sports Club

Promoting sports and supporting local charities. Clubhouse on Third Road, next to the Pattaya Driving Range. For club details call 038 361 167. Full details are posted on the club website: www.pattayasports.org

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TRADER GIANT X WORD MAY 2015 Important Phone Numbers Banglamung Police Station Sukhumvit Rd, Banglamung Tel: 038 222 100 Banglamung Post Office Tel: 038 428 225 Chonburi Immigration Office Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road Jomtien Post Office Soi 5, Jomtien Beach Road (to 4.30pm Mon-Fri) Tel: 038 231 944 Naklua Fire Brigade Sukhumvit Rd, Banglamung Tel: 038 221 000 Pattaya City Helpline Tel: 1337 Pattaya City Hall North Pattaya Road Tel: 038 253 100 Pattaya City Hospital Soi Buakhow Tel: 038 420 562

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Pattaya Electricity Banglamung office Tel: 038 221 007 Hotline: 1129 (for electricity failures) Pattaya Fire Brigade Third Road, South Pattaya Tel: 038 424 678 Pattaya Health Department Tel: 038 429 374 Pattaya Memorial Hospital Tel: 038 429 422 Pattaya City Police Station cnr Beach Rd & Soi 9 Tel: 038 429 325 Pattaya Post Office Sukhumvit Rd (nr Na Jomtien) Tel: 038 429 341 Pattaya Tourist Police Pratamnak Road, nr Fitness Park Tel: 1155 Tel: 038 429 371 Pattaya Water Works Tel: 038 222 462 Sawang Boriboon Rescue Service Hotline: 1669

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By Rhiannon Caldwell

An Expat's True Story It is the 15th of April 2015, Songkran festival in Thailand and I am standing in a field of sunflowers with the king in the background and a man that has taught me what it is to love has brought me here. I am celebrating my 4th Songkran festival since moving to the Land of Smiles in 2012. Each one has had it’s own charm and has had a healing impact on my very soul.

You see I have gone home for the holidays. I found my spiritual home in the province of Suphan Buri, and my Thai family resides there. They have brought me in as one of their own as if I have been with them a lifetime, and in many ways I have, since I feel like I didn’t really begin living until after my arrival in Thailand.

Songkran is a new beginning. It is the cleansing of the past, the washing away of one's sins in order to clean the slate for the upcoming year. In order to appreciate how incredible the Thai people have been for me, and to really understand their hospitality we have to revisit the first time I celebrated the Thai New Year in Koh Samui only 13 days after my arrival in the kingdom.

I walked out of my hotel onto the street and before I reached the first corner a Thai man who spoke very little English invited me onto the back of his motorbike, I feebly argued for a few minutes and ended up getting on the bike, little did I know this was a direct path to Thai people, their culture, and everything I love about this wonderful country.

We rode around the island visiting everyone he knew, which to me seemed to be the entire island, we enjoyed coconut ice cream with sticky rice while overlooking the cliffs of Samui. We climbed on the rocks, we circled the island several times, we stayed wet the entire day our faces white with powder and when the sun went down it was time to eat. He took me to his mother's house where she had been cooking all day. We enjoyed a feast with at least 7 different dishes, I experienced my first Thai shower, and a squat toilet, and could not have been more delighted by the people who had invited me as a stranger into their home to enjoy a family meal and celebration. I felt my heart lift and warm to these people who could treat me as family when I was a stranger in their country.

I never saw the man again, but he made an impression on my life that will last until the day I die.

Now let’s fast forward to 2015, I am now living in Pattaya. I have committed to making a life in Thailand. After the first year I returned to my home in Hawaii to pick up my little dog, Chibby to come back to Thailand with me. Since Thailand I have learned the art of being grateful and I have found that when I have a true need it is always provided for, this weekend was no exception. I have had a rough time of late with people not treating me very good and rather than tolerate toxic people in my life I have been cutting them off.

This holiday came around and I was feeling particularly lonely. I spent my first two years in a small town Suphan Buri, which I consider my spiritual home. The friends I have made there are my Thai family and they showed it this holiday weekend.

My friend Laem called me on day 2 of a 5 day weekend from Pattaya, he was in town for another 5 hours and wanted to see me. It had been just over a year since we last saw each other. I went straight to Pattaya beach where he was and he asked

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me if I was working the following day. I wasn’t and that is when things shifted. He asked me to come celebrate Songkran with his family in his home town of U-thong. I had 100 baht, not even enough to feed myself on this journey much less pitch in for gas and whiskey. Without a moment's pause he squashed my hesitation and told me not to worry about anything, that all would be taken care of.

Was it because he had the funds? No way, but what he does have is ultimate faith in his friends and family and in the universe to provide, and boy did it! We loaded in the truck all 11 of us and let the adventures begin. One thing about Thai people, they hate to see anyone alone and will go to great lengths to include someone. The road trip began.

Chibby and I loaded in the truck, we traveled to Lop Buri, Suphan Buri, and U-thong in the space of 48 hours. We visited family homes, neighborhood bars, the sunflower fields, the summer flower festival, and the temple where Laem built the Big Buddha statue near his home. The last time I was there was for a fundraiser to build the statue and they had not broken ground yet, now it was standing with the setting sun in the backdrop and it was gloriously beautiful.

When it was time to return I had 20 baht to my name. My friends, my boss, and a whole lot of love, saw me home in time for work, a full belly, and some spending cash to get me through. I’ve not got two half days to work, and two friends at my home waiting for me to continue the celebrations through to the 19th which is Pattaya’s Wan Lai Festival.

Sawadee pbee mai na ka, choke dee ka. (Happy New Year, Good luck)

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A Fool in Paradise

must once again express my thanks to the human race for providing my daily amusement. Without them, I would have nothing to write about. I mean, plants and animals can be amusing at times, but even the cuteness of a playful kitten can wear thin after a while. Humans, on the other hand, just never cease to amaze me.

Take, for instance, an AFP news report dated the 15th of April about an inflatable high-quality sex doll made from a rubbery material and “available from specialist shops in Beijing for around US$2,500 (NZD$3300).”

Being a suspicious Australian, my immediate question was why the currency conversion into New Zealand dollars? Is that significant? Is the AFP aware of some statistics indicating that Kiwi men would be a huge potential market for an inflatable high-quality sex doll made from a rubbery material? If not, would they like a few?

For expedience, instead of ‘inflatable high-quality sex doll’, lets name her ‘Suzie’, after the character Suzie Wong played by the beautiful Nancy Kwan in the 1960 movie, The World of Suzie Wong. Unlike her famous predecessor however, modern ‘Suzie’ is 156 centimetres tall with a disproportionate bosom, adjustable hands and removable head.

Her disproportionate bosom is completely understandable, if I am correct in assuming it to mean that she has large breasts. After all, she was designed by a man. Her adjustable hands also seem to be a logical feature given that many men like to be greeted with a nice firm handshake when arriving home from work each day.

The removable head feature took a bit of getting used to but, once I did, I felt it was a marvellous innovation. I am guessing they really meant ‘exchangeable head’ because surely it would not be considered within the bounds of normal behaviour to be caught having an intimate moment with a headless plastic doll.

Even your best mates might roll an eye at that. I assume the idea is to purchase two or more different head types which you could swap around depending on your mood.

Imagine Suzie and her boyfriend sitting together on the lounge and chatting about world events when they suddenly have a disagreement.

“I’m sick of talking to you, Suzie. I am going to talk with Mary now.”

With lightning speed, he then switches the heads and starts a whole new conversation. A type of plastic schizophrenia.

The author of the AFP article interviewed a young, married Chinese man who worked in the city during the week and went home to his wife on the weekends. Married for more than 10 years, he said he, “did not want to be unfaithful,” even though he could easily find a working woman and pay her a little money to “satisfy

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his sexual appetites” as required.

“But a blow-up alternative was not an option. ‘There was no way I would have sex with that kind of cheap inflatable plastic,’ he explained. Instead he forked out 15,800 yuan (NZD$3400), almost a month's pay, for his more realistic Chinese-made ‘156’."

Again with the currency conversion to New Zealand dollars.

But then our morally superior (“did not want to be unfaithful”) man of high social standards (“No way I would have sex with that kind of cheap inflatable plastic”), perhaps gave us a sneak insight into his true feelings. “The only way a doll is better than a woman is that it won't resist, so people can do whatever they want with it.”

Mmmm. Does this mean the guy has (had) problems with women who ‘resist’? My face went white and my mind turned fifty shades of grey just thinking about it.

A Beijing doll salesman said proudly, "Most people think the dolls are more attractive than real women." I have never been to northern China but I don’t think I want to now. The salesman also noted, “Some models are also significantly shorter - more akin to child-size - than ‘156’, for ‘convenience’.” That was scary. In the West it is not considered appropriate to mention the word ‘child’ in the same sentence, paragraph or even on the same page as the words ‘sex doll’.

China has a well-documented gender imbalance. “Almost 116 boys are born for every 100 girls in China,” meaning my Suzie, and thousands like her, has become “a stand-in companion for Chinese men with empty beds.”

“Many young men in China have difficulty finding girlfriends or socialising with women. Many previously reclusive young men have made friends through the online doll community,” the salesman added. “Having any kind of hobby is better than having none, right?”

Funnily enough; I never thought that owning a sex doll - or two - could be classed as a ‘hobby’ like collecting stamps. Furthermore, if I did have a fascination with inflatable sex dolls, I am certain I would want to keep that a very closely guarded secret. I certainly would not want my name on some online doll community’s mailing list.

“Then they will start to dress them up in different costumes ... and probably end up naming them like a human being. (Woops!) For some buyers, dolls are not about sex, but love. Calling themselves ‘friends of dolls’, anonymous individuals gather on dedicated online forums, sharing user reviews and advice.

Their numbers have risen from a few hundred to more than 20,000 in recent years.”

Up until reading the words ‘sharing user reviews and advice’ I had a good chance of keeping down my lunch. The fact I had actually named a doll is disturbing enough and such familiarity has to stop. Suzie is completely deflated and I am totally appalled. If such a ‘hobby’ got out of control, imagine standing up in front of a crowd of men in raincoats at a Sex Dolls Anonymous meeting and declaring: “Hello, my name is Bill and I am a sex doll addict. It has been six months since I last had sex with an inanimate object.”

No sir. That is not me. And Suzie wouldn’t like it either.

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TECH NEWS

The Next Big Thing is Here : The Internet of Things Now, if there is one certainty I can actually say exists in our ever-more fast changing world, is that you will hear this term everywhere, because the Internet Of Things is here. This term refers to an environment where everything is connected to another (and able to communicate) through the internet. What does this mean? Well, technically, anything that we make it to be. Ideas already in development include smart trashcans that can tell automated drone collectors that they are full and ready to be emptied, a fridge that can identify exactly what is running low and then put an automatic order to your local retailer, your package will then be quickly delivered by a flying drone... and this is just the beginning.

up their efforts to integrate their activities, ensuring the firsts steps are taken towards the full integration of the Internet of Things within a 5 year period. That's right, in 5 years time , everything that you know will have absolutely changed under the influence of what some call 'bundles opportunities only limited by our imagination', a definite technology that will make everything around us 'smart'. Let's take a look at how some of the biggest corporations in the world are embracing this new wave of development.

“...everything that you know will have absolutely changed under the influence of what some call bundles opportunities only limited by our imagination” In the past months huge international companies have stepped

Samsung invests $100 million in developing 'The Internet of Things' The giant Korean conglomerate has always being an avid supporter of cross communication between devices. This month however, they have taken things to another level by announcing a $100 million development fund aimed at designer and developers to create 'an universal platform' for the internet of things. The idea behind creating an operating system that will allow all devices (regardless of the company that built them) to communicate with each other is one of the most important steps towards the absolute integration of things, animals and humans through the internet.

“The ambitious plan says that within 5 years, Samsung will guarantee all it's products can communicate with all other devices through the Internet of Things ”

The ambitious plan says that within 5 years, Samsung will guarantee all it's products can communicate with all other devices through an operating system for The Internet of Things. Quite a short expanse of time if you consider the huge implications of this technology.

Amazon creates dash to change the way we shop The Goliath online retailer has announced the development of dash, a simple 'one button' solution to all your shopping needs.

If something is almost out, you just press dash and an automatic order will be placed to Amazon, who is trying to make sure they'll be able to deliver it with style. Given Amazon is already perfecting their drone delivery system, it is not impossible that within 5 years we'll have small and automated flying machines delivering all the products you needs short minutes after you just pressed a button.

IBM goes all in: $3 Billion invested into 'The Internet of Things' That's correct, one of the oldest and most respected IT companies in the entire world has pledged multiple billions of dollars into developing the systems and infrastructure needed to sustain the integration of pretty much everything that we know. A big portion of the investment will go directly into educating designers and developers to ensure companies rip the best benefits from the Internet of Things, so do prepare for new developments from IBM on the daily basis.

few decades is having on the reality around us. Every single system, process, business, product, society and individual will be drastically and deeply affected by the endless possibilities the Internet of Things provides for us curious and creative beings.

Conclusion: It is an absolute understatement to say the future is here, it has been around for a while now. What is certainly changing, and doing so at an alarmingly rapid rate, is the actual, physical effects all this technology we have been developing in the past

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ARE YOU A WEALTHY INVESTOR? In current market conditions it is really important for offshore investors to be in a position to act quickly- to have the ability to liquidate all held stocks into cash and when the time is right buy back in to the market without costing the earth.

For myriad reasons many investors hold their trinkets, cash, share certificates, stocks and securities in a safe deposit box and in a variety of other areas both on and offshore. This can lead to real problems for the wealthy investor There are many reasons why people have safe deposit boxes but whatever they are they cannot compare with the advantages of holding all your assets in an offshore Executive Investment Bond.

(EIB) sometimes called a Portfolio Bonds (PB) An EIB is like a big warehouse which can hold all your investments, wherever you purchased them. It can hold or purchase on your behalf fixed interest securities, stocks and shares on a regulated stock exchange, bonds gilts and currency deposits, unit trusts, mutual funds and cash deposits.

Your name is not painted all over this warehouse. You see all of your assets are transferred and legally owned by the EIB Provider and held on their behalf by a custodian trustee. Many wealthy investors especially use an EIB. But it has much more to offer than just that.

The ability to structure an investment portfolio requires careful planning, prudent stock selection and knowledge of the world’s investment markets. Your advising broker can appoint a professional fund advisor to do all this for you. Normal stock broker’s fees for this service are 1.5% of your portfolio. The EIB can offer a discount of 1.2% so actual cost is 0.3%.. There are also Chartered stockbrokers based in the UK who will advise you for a flat annual fee. You can of course make your own investment decisions.

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big feature of an EIB. For example if you requested the warehouse manager to purchase say an offshore HSBC fund he would pay 0.25%. If you were to purchase it directly it would cost you 5%, a saving of 4.75% similarly you could purchase a Blackrock fund at 0.0% charge where you would pay 5%to 7%. This would gives you the flexibility to change your investment portfolio at any time: especially convenient if the market crashes, when you can liquidate without exorbitant cost So how can your EIB provider offer these discounts?

The simple answer is bulk purchase. A company like Skandia (soon to be rebranded as Old Mutual) qualifies for these discounts as they are the largest single purchaser of many offshore investment funds. The entire discount is passed onto you, the bond holder. They make their money with an annual management fee.

Once you own a bond you can then forget about distribution of dividends spending hours calculating your net worth and never being sure and wondering about currency calculations. Each quarter you will receive an in depth valuation statement or check online daily.

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For the mature investor who thinks about estate planning, there are major advantages. Normally with each investment you have, your beneficiaries, on your death, will need to get probate in each jurisdiction where the asset is held. With the EIB this is not needed.

So the EIB in summary offers administrative simplicity, worldwide dealing, no CGT or income tax, corporate discounts, bank account facility, bank loan/leverage and denomination in any major world currency and estate planning simplicity.

Of the many EIB providers I prefer Royal Skandia.(old Mutual) from now on They are not owned by a bank: They were the pioneers in portfolio bonds 30 years ago:. They have more EIB’s than any other provider and they have the largest offshore EIB dept with over 100 staff. In addition everything today is done online. You can switch your funds,, get a cash withdrawal, change your address or buy and sell stocks and shares and the application for the bond is all done online.

Just a cautionary note. - PB’s cannot hold everything. Exclusions may include works of art, coins, precious metals, property and derivatives. Further info contact David.thrifty@yahoo.com

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By Matias Berra

Product Review, The U-Turn turntable Price range: $179- $309 Where to Buy: store.uturnaudio.com As we move further and deeper into a world conquered and ran by digital technology, is still good to see people going back to the good old analog devices. There's certainly a whole different feel when you get to experience music using a turntable and real vinyl discs: Looking through your collection until you find the perfect song for that moment, the unveiling of the vinyl, the textures, the smells, the wonderful moment when that needle softly drops on the wax to produce, almost as if by magic, the wonderful and rich sound you can only get from the vinyl/needle interaction... It's truly a wonderful experience that involves all your senses.

I’m not sure whether most people realize we have never stop making vinyls, whether Dj's or music enthusiasts, the demand for vinyl and turntable has never stopped so companies have always made them. In the past decade, however, there seems to have been an entire mass awakening to the wonders of listening to music using turn tables, noticing this, some very smart little companies decided to start creating hi-quality turntables that use technological advancements only to create a better analog experience. The sound quality, the smoothness of the mechanics and beautifully simple designs are just some of the many reasons people are falling in love with the format all over again. Let's take a good look at one of the most popular models in the market, the U-Turn turntable

The U-Turn turntable The most impressive thing the guys at U-Turn have managed to achieve is providing the highest quality at lowest possible price. Before they entered the market, you'd have been looking at a $400 price tag for a turntable that gave good good quality and didn't destroy your vinyls (cheap turntable are the fastest way to ruin your precious collection of records, so be careful with rushed buys!). With a total cost (before shipping) of $179 for their most basic model, the U-Turn team definitely set themselves as the most value-for-money option I the turntable industry.

Since their launch, this beautiful turn tables have steadily become one of the most popular in the entire world. When buying, you can opt for 2 main options: The 'Orbit Basic' and 'Orbit Plus', each of them having a slightly different set of features and prices (you can also got to their shop at store.uturnaudio.com and build your own turn table by choosing each and single component of it). Let's take a look at some of the impressive features and specs each of the two:

Orbit Basic Turntable- $ 179.00

Orbit Plus Turntable- $ 309.00

Features

Features

• Unipivot tonearm • MM cartridge • Fully manual belt-drive • Two speed pulley (33/45) • 24V Synchronous motor • Machined MDF plinth • Vibration damping feet

Specs

• Dimensions: 5 x 17 x 13" • Weight: 11 lbs • W&F: 0.175% (WTD) • S/N ratio: -79 dBA • Rumble: -63 dBA • Power supply 115V/60Hz • 24V synchronous motor

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• Unipivot tonearm • MM cartridge • Fully manual belt-drive • Two speed pulley (33/45) • Machined MDF plinth • Precision acrylic platter • Vibration damping feet

Specs

• Dimensions: 5 x 17 x 13" • Weight: 12.5 lbs • W&F: 0.125% (WTD) • S/N ratio: -79 dBA • Rumble: -63 dBA • Power supply 115V/60Hz • 24V synchronous motor

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Condominium Juristic Management By: Magna Carta Law Office

The condominium Juristic Person, by its committee and manager, assumes responsibilities for taking care of communal facilities such as communal swimming pool, garden area, and other shared parts of the condominium project in order to maintain order and cleanliness throughout the condominium for the benefit of all the residents and co-owners.

A Juristic manager can be an ordinary person or a juristic person. An ordinary person is any capable individual whereas a juristic person is a body of persons, a corporation, a partnership, or other legal entity that is recognized by law to have legal rights and to perform certain duties. In the case where the manager is a juristic person, such juristic person shall appoint an ordinary person to act for the juristic person in the capacity as the manager.

According to the Thailand Condominium Act, Juristic Manager must possess the following qualifications: - Must be at least 25 years old - Must not be bankrupt - Must not be an incompetent or quasi-incompetent person - Must not have been dismissed, removed or discharged from government service, government or private organization or agency for wrongful exercise of lawful authority - Must not have been imprisoned by final judgment except for an offence committed through negligence or for a petty offence - Must not have been removed from the capacity of a Manager because of corruption, wrongful exercise of lawful authority, or moral/behavioral defect.

- Must not have unpaid debt being the expenses on tax and duty according to the ratio of his/her freehold in common property The appointment of the Manager shall be in accordance with the resolution of the Joint Owners General Meeting.

The appointed Manager shall bring the proof of appointment or Employment Agreement to the competent official for registration within thirty days from the date on which the Joint Owners General Meeting has passed the resolution.

- Carry out the work consistent with the objectives; to manage and maintain the common property with the power to do take whatever action to achieve the said objectives; or resolution of the Joint Owners General Meeting, without contradicting the law - In the case of necessity and urgency, use his/her own initiative to act for the safety of the building in a manner a prudent person should do to his/her own property - Provide security operations or take actions to maintain peace and order within the condominium - Serve as representative of the Juristic Condominium - Arrange to have a monthly Income and Expenditure Account prepared and post it on the Bulletin Board to inform the Joint Owners within 15 days from the end of the month and for at least 15 consecutive days.

- Sue delinquent Joint Owners for more than six months overdue payment of expenses on tax and duty according to the ratio of their freehold in common property - Perform other duties prescribed under Ministerial

Condominium Corporate Committee

Regulation There shall be a Condominium Corporate Committee consisting of members of not less than three persons but not exceeding nine persons appointed by the Joint Owners General Meeting. The Manager shall facilitate the registration of such appointments with the competent official within thirty days from the date on which the Joint Owners General Meeting has passed a resolution. The members shall hold office for two years each term. A member vacating office may be re-appointed but shall not be eligible to hold office in excess of two consecutive terms unless no other person can be found to succeed him/her The Committee shall have the powers and duties as follows: - Monitor control over the management of the - condominium juristic person - Appoint a member to assume duties of the Manager of the Juristic Condominium in the case where there is no Manager or the Manager is unable to perform normal duties in excess of 7 days - Arrange to have the Committee Meeting convened at least once every 6 months - Perform other duties prescribed under Ministerial Regulation The Committee shall arrange to have the Ordinary General Meeting convened once a year within one hundred and twenty days from the last day of the accounting period to approve the annual report and the balance sheet, appoint an auditor, and discuss other important matters.

The Manager shall have the following powers and duties:

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