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NONTHABURI NEIGHBORHOOD REACH
Serving the Nonthaburi community and supporting local charities since 1994
OCTOBER
2012
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Exploring Ayutthaya
October
Tour
With
NNR...
Plus Wine
Social and
much more!
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Chairperson Patricia Kenrick 084 559 3674
Treasurer Juliana Magalhaes 087 074 3666
Activities/Tours Birgitta Damgard
Alexandra Ries
085 480 1362
084 388 4457
Coffee Mornings Sarah Glaze 081 793 0806
Advertisements Marlena Yarbrough
02 960 3361
Newsletter Editor Liz Lu (Co-editor)
Laura Sadowski (Co-editor)
Casey Corning (Proof Reader)
086-784-7171
089-924-5306
Distribution
Coordinator
Heather Powell
083 293 2169
Charity Volunteer
Coordinator
Susan Curtis
080 043 2735
Bazaar Carla Zeitune 085 4495666
NNR BOARD 2012
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ADVERTISING
NNR is a not-for-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to serving the Nonthaburi community and supporting local
charities since 1994. We achieve this by publishing a free monthly newsletter that has a distribution of 1000 copies. We host
monthly coffee mornings, an annual charity bazaar and organize monthly tours. There are no membership dues.
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Editor’s Desk
Introducing the
Volunteers of Nonthaburi
Neighborhood Reach
(NNR) NNR, a volunteer organization
established in 1994, publishes
the Thani Talk newsletter,
organizes an annual Charity
Bazaar (Nov. 8th this year!) that
raises money for Thai charities,
sponsors day trips to explore our
host country, publicizes
community events, and hosts
monthly get-togethers such as
coffee mornings and happy
hours. If you’d like to volunteer
and join the team, please contact
any one of us listed below.
NNR Board 2012-2013: (1st row, from left): Patricia Kenrick, Liz Lu, Juliana Magalhaes, Birgitta Damgard. (2nd row, from
left): Susan Curtis, Marlena Yarbrough, Alexandra Ries. (3rd row, from left): Laura Sadowski, Sarah Glaze.
(Not pictured in the group shot, but we’ll feature their photos next issue!): Heather Powell, Casey Corning, Carla Zeitune.
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Coffee Morning News/Tour Info Thani Talk ~ October 2012Thani Talk ~ October 2012Thani Talk ~ October 2012Thani Talk ~ October 2012
Chill Out with Bossa Nova Evening!
As October is such a busy month with so many daytime events
compounded by the different schools’ half term breaks, we have
decided to hold an afternoon/evening event in October instead of our
usual Coffee Morning. Come along and chill out, catch up with friends
old and new with a glass of wine and great conversation whilst enjoying
background Bossa Nova music.
For those of you who are new to Bossa Nova, it is a style of Brazilian Blues music; a melodic
combination of slow samba with American Blues jazz. It is the perfect combination for good
company, a glass of your favorite tipple and a tasty bite to eat. We also hope to be lucky enough to
have a Saxophonist to serenade us…watch this space!
Juliana will have a selection of her colorful leather handbags, wallets, belts and ipod covers on
display for sale. No pressure whatsoever to buy but a nice relaxed opportunity to browse if you
wish. Juliana has kindly offered to donate one of her items as a raffle prize. All proceeds will go to
our NNR Charities. If you bring a packet of diapers (any size, babies or adult) as a donation for our
needy NNR Charities, you will receive a free raffle ticket.
Date: Monday, October 8th
Time: 4.30pm to 7pm
Venue: Juliana’s house, 39/761 The Veranda (last house on the right hand side)
Please bring a bottle and / or a plate of finger food to share
No need to RSVP. Any queries? Call Sarah Glaze: 081 793 0806
NNR Tour Leaders: Birgitta Damgard (left) and
Alexandra Ries.
October Tour: Discovering Ayutthaya Friday, October 12
Please sign up for an amazing tour to the ancient ruins of Ayutthaya, the former capital of the
Siamese Kingdom. Besides visiting the ruins of the Buddhist monasteries and reliquary towers, where
you can get an audio tour (50 Baht/30 min), we will also visit the large reclining Buddha. We are
going to have lunch at a very authentic riverside Thai restaurant, and we will have the opportunity to
visit a stone arts and crafts sandstone shop.
Bring a picture of any art piece you like to have copied, and artisans can make it in 2 to 4 weeks or,
you may find a Buddha statue to purchase on the spot!
When : Friday, October 12th
Where: 8am in front of Chevron Theatre
(This time we are not sure if we will be back in time for
school dismissal)
Cost: Entrance fee 50 Baht/ Audio Guide 50 Baht, plus
transportation
(cost depends on how many will attend)
What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, water, camera, and good
mood!
For reservations, please email:
Alexandra ([email protected]) or
Birgitta ([email protected])
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Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Cover Story: Thailand Capitals
The History of Thai Capitals: A Tale of Three Cities Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Bangkok
Since NNR’s October 12 Tour will be a trip to the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya, Thani Talk
invited Juliana Magalhaes, a member of the National Museum Volunteers group in Bangkok, to share
background and insights about the evolution of Thailand’s three famous capitals.
Bangkok was not the first Thai capital. Sukhothai, and later Ayutthaya, preceded the exotic city where
we so luckily live. The history of the earlier capitals is tied up with the history of how the ethnic Tai
people (distinct from the Thai nationality and culture) migrated from China into what is now Thailand.
The origins of the Tai people are not very clear; there are many unproven theories. Nevertheless,
historians tend to agree that the major migration of the Tai people into the southern peninsula started
from 700 AD to 1200 AD. These migrations followed expansion by Northern Han Chinese through
central and southern China, dislocating populations that did not want to be under Chinese rule.
The Tais gradually settled in the Chao Phraya valley, adopting the Hindu-Khmer values in the region
and giving rise to what is considered today the Thai culture. At first, the Thai people lived scattered
among several other ethnic groups such as the Mons and ruling Khmers.
In 1239 two Thai brothers, Po Khun Bangklanghao and Po Khun Phameung, banished the Khmer rulers
from Sukhothai and established the first Thai capital and kingdom. The Phra Ruang Dynasty expanded
through the entire Upper Chao Phraya valley. Years of political and economic stability allowed the
Thai culture to flourish, producing the Thai alphabet and the Sukhothai art style. This style reflected
spiritual serenity merged with human form and is echoed in the numerous images of the Buddha.
Old map of Ayutthaya shows how it was laid out according to a systematic and rigid city planning grid,
consisting of roads, canals, and moats around all the principal structures.
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Designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the Sukhothai
Historical Park offers a wonderful family trip option to explore early Thai
history. The park offers plenty of breath-taking monuments, Buddha
images and temple ruins. The rental bike stores at the park entrance offer
an alternative way to explore the vast park and will make this trip more
enjoyable for the little ones.
In the 1380’s Ayutthaya became Siam’s second capital after the Ayuthaya
Kingdom invaded Sukhothai. A total of 33 kings ruled from Ayutthaya,
which became one of the world’s largest and most cosmopolitan urban
areas of the period. The kingdom covered all of modern day Thailand,
southern Burma, Laos and Cambodia.
Ayutthaya was strategically located on an island surrounded by three rivers connecting the city to the sea.
Moreover, it was ideally situated at the head of the Gulf of Siam, equi-distant between India and China and
well upstream to be protected from Arab and European powers who were expanding their influence in the
region. Ayutthaya became a center of trade and commerce at the regional and global levels, and an
important connecting point between the East and the West. The Royal Court of Ayutthaya exchanged
ambassadors far and wide, including with the French Court at Versailles and the Mughal Court in Delhi, as
well as with the imperial courts of Japan and China. Foreigners served in the employ of the government and
also lived in the city as private individuals.
In 1767, Ayutthaya was attacked and razed by the Burmese army which burned the city to the ground and
forced the inhabitants to abandon the city. Indeed, when the capital of the restored kingdom was moved
downstream and a new city built at Bangkok, there was a conscious attempt to recreate the urban template
and architectural form of Ayutthaya. Many of the surviving architects and builders from Ayutthaya were
brought to Bangkok to work on building the new capital.
Walking Buddha - One of the biggest
artistic contributions during the
Sukhothai period is the image of a
walking Buddha, with anatomical and
facial characteristics based on sacred
texts. The image reflects the
superhuman, spiritual and
compassionate nature of the Buddha.
Ayutthaya National Park: There are
many temple styles scattered
throughout Ayutthaya National Park.
This particular one follows the Khmer
style and was a gift from a Siam King
to his mother after he won one of
many wars against the Khmers.
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Ayutthaya Historical Park is also designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Closer to Bangkok, the
park can be enjoyed as a day trip.
Sukhothai and Ayutthaya are historical gems close to us that are worth visiting. I took my kids to both
parks and they marveled at the cities’ distinguished beauty and felt a bit closer to Thai history and
culture.
By Juliana Magalhaes
Sawaddhi Krup! Juliana’s favorite photo of her sons in Thailand.
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Humor, Etc. Thani Talk ~October 2012 Thani Talk ~October 2012 Thani Talk ~October 2012 Thani Talk ~October 2012
LOL! Like most other expats in Thailand, I spent a good deal of my summer up in the air jetting from one
city to the next visiting friends and relatives. After covering thousands of miles, I started tuning out
those predictable, boring pre-flight safety announcements. That is, until I had the pleasure of flying on
Southwest, a small but popular airline in the U.S. In addition to being known for still offering FREE
checked bags (other U.S. airlines charge $20 to $30 per bag), Southwest is also known for its hilari-
ous on-board announcements. I hear that the airline even hires comedy writers to come up with good
material for its flight attendants. Sure made waiting on the tarmac a lot more fun. Here are some of
my favorite lines during my Southwest flights: Liz Lu
“Place the oxygen mask over your perfectly reconstructed face. Oops, that's for our L.A. flight.”
“For those of you traveling with children: WHAT WERE YOU THINKING!?!??”
“Remember to place the oxygen mask on yourself first. If your child has been behaving, put the mask
on him as well.”
“For the five people who were listening: thank you for your attention. For everyone else: good luck.”
“We're ready for take-off. Please tighten your seat belts; the captain wants to try something new.”
“We are dimming the cabin lights for your comfort. If you would like to read, please press the over-
head button with the picture of a light bulb on it. Please DO NOT push the button with the picture of a
flight attendant. It does not work on this flight.”
“After the plane reaches altitude, we will be dining on freshly- made gourmet sandwiches: salmon,
turkey, avocado, roasted chicken. (pause) And, after the crew has finished eating, we'll be serving you
peanuts and water.”
— Where Your Children Go For Laughs —
Want to decipher and understand your kids better?
Check out what they check out:
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Tour Tales Thani Talk ~October 2012 Thani Talk ~October 2012 Thani Talk ~October 2012 Thani Talk ~October 2012
The Sept. 7th visit to Chatuchak Market
was really fun! We had the opportunity to
meet new ladies from Nichada and to
share a great morning together.
This amazing market basically has nearly
everything you could ever wish to buy and
many things that you would never want to
own. They have clothes, animals, books,
plants, artifacts, unusual things,
woodworks, fabrics, ceramics, baskets,
antiques, plastic fruits, silk flowers,
antiques, plus so many other things that it
would take too long list.
Some stall owners will not bargain since
they use a fixed price system. The
majority, though, are on a negotiated
basis, and you should normally aim at
around 50% of the first price offered.
After shopping we enjoyed a relaxing
traditional Thai lunch. It is always great to
share and have fun with new friends!
By Sylvana Barrera
Ready to Explore and Shop: Led by tour leaders Birgitta and Alex-
andra, Nichada neighbors visited the famous Chatuchak Market
armed with backpacks, shopping carts, and comfy shoes.
Chatuchak Tour
Highlights
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Update: Charity Cycle Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012
In July, Rich Johnson, a physiotherapist with Maxfit Performance and Doug Sutherland, his biking partner
from the UK, cycled from Beijing to Guilin, China in a completely self-supported 3,000+ km adventure that
raised money through donations for Baan Rachawadee, a local NNR-supported home for mentally and
physically challenged children. Some highlights of their trip are described here.
“I spy with my little eye something beginning
with...” After mile 60 of today’s edition of Eye
Spy, Doug was getting pretty irritated with my
constant high level of enthusiasm for the
game. We were on day four of our China charity
cycle ride from Beijing to Guilin and in the
middle of a 48 hour rainstorm. We had left
Beijing behind and entered the mountainous
region where we were rewarded, after three
days of uphill pedaling, with one day of
complete downhill coasting past the iconic
Great Wall of China. Continuing into the valley
and past power stations, wind farms and too
many Jackie Chan look-a-likes we headed south
for Xian. We arrived 12 days later, and my job
there was to renew my visa. Officially meant to
be a five day process, but after charming the
metaphorical pants off the immigration official, I was
rewarded with my extended visa in a mere two days! The
extra days saved meant that our 100-mile day in the rain,
90 miles whilst throwing up and cycling in the dark, was
not wasted.
During the ride, we both carried at least 20 kg in a kit
including tents, clothes, food, and water. At the end of
each day, we set up camp wherever we could find some
spare land in the densely farmed country. We assembled
the stove for a Michelin star equivalent pot noodle dinner,
and then entered the sweat pit sauna that was our tent,
before a 4:30 am start the next day.
Armed with the Chinese language standard of a deaf mute,
ordering food was always an entertaining performance for
all involved. With impressions of chickens, cows and pigs
coupled with dodgy drawings of a bowl of noodles,
whatever they brought out was always a surprise, and
thankfully, usually delicious.
Leaving Xian, we were met by our friends, the mountains
again. Straight over the top, leaving Shanxi province and
entering into Hubei, we finally pointed our tires south and
just kept on going.
Continued
China Charity Cycle 2012:
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Rich Johnson, left, on the road with Doug Sutherland.
Packing the kit for the four week trip.
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Update: Charity Cycle continued Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012
After our final rest in the town of Jingzhou and upon
entering the final week of cycling, both of our immune
systems shut down. Unable to hold any nutrients down,
it was a struggle, to say the least, to make our 70 mile
target each day. Fortunately, on this leg of the trip, we
were invited by a local bike shop into a hotel and taken
out for an evening meal and beers. Nothing says
“welcome to my country” more than a big plate of
pigs’ ears, whole edible crabs, and ducks’ feet!
However, this was another example of the local
kindness and generosity we regularly encountered on
this trip.
With our health restored, we entered the last two days
of our trip. Beautiful misted mountains stood either
side of us as we meandered up and down the final
mountain pass. Soon we were on the last road heading into the city that had been our goal for the past 27
days. Towering in front of us stood the Moon Pagoda of Guilin. We had made it! 3,063 km, one tire, four
punctures, four spokes, one pannier rack, one cycle computer, two pumps, one gear cable and endless
saddle sores, and we were in Guilin celebrating with China’s finest watered down beer.
As you can see, certain points on this trip were incredibly
hard, both mentally and physically (more so for Doug, who
endured hours of my Eye Spy games). But, other than meeting
the personal challenge, we also had the goal of raising money
for the local charity, Baan Rachawadee Home for Girls. The
children in this home, many of whom are orphans, suffer from
both severe mental and physical disabilities and are followed
by only one physiotherapist. After raising more than 68,000
THB, we purchased a light weight wheelchair and a set of
e-learning books for the children as well as some other small
items. We also donated 10,000 baht to the Maesot Refugee
Camp. Thank you to everyone for all your donations and help.
You have truly made a huge difference to these children’s
lives. Thank you to the NNR gang for your help and support
with all the organizing. We would also like to thank the people
of China who helped us with directions, food, water and
everything else. Truly a great country, filled with honest and
helpful people.
Photos and updates of the trip can be found on Facebook on
the group China Charity Cycle 2012.
Richard Johnson and Douglas Sutherland
The 3,000 km route from Beijing to Guilin.
Doug and Rich at the Moon Pagoda in Guilin.
Richard Johnson and Patricia Kenrick, rear center,
present volunteers and children with donations.
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Thank You Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012
Caramel Apple Dip Simple and Oh so sweet!
2 paclages 8 oz Cream Cheese - softened
1 cup of powdered sugar
2 teaspoons of vanilla
Beat or blend by hand until smooth. Spread mixture evenly
onto a platter, pie dish or large plate.
16 ounce container of Caramel Apple Dip - I used Mazettis from the US - I have also used the caramel ice cream sauce that comes in a jar.
Microwave to make soft enough it will pour. Pour or spread over the cream cheese mixture to com-
pletely cover.
1 Cup of Heath Bits-O- Brickle Toffee Bits, or any of your favorite toffee candy bars chopped.
Sprinkle generously over the caramel.
Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Apples - Green Granny Smith are great. I use red and green apples for color. I use an apple slicer
and then I cut each of those sections in half again. Put the apples in a bag or container and toss with
a little orange juice. That will keep them from turning brown. Just before serving, alternate the
apples around the dish.
September Coffee Morning Thank You
Our Sept. 14th ‘Welcome Back’ Coffee Morning had a great
turnout and there was a real buzz and amiable energy, and it was
lovely to see everyone so friendly and mixing and chatting
together. It was wonderful to meet up with old friends and
welcome new friends. It was the perfect opportunity to announce
the great many activities and clubs available within this
wonderful friendly community. There is no excuse to be bored or
lonely here!
As ever there was an amazing spread of homemade mouth
watering goodies; coffee morning s are not necessarily great for
the waistline! I have asked a few of the ladies to submit their
recipes to share with the neighbourhood as there was so much interest.
A big ‘Thank You’ to Patricia Kenrick, our esteemed NNR Chairwoman, for welcoming us into her
beautiful and spacious home and for being such a fantastic welcoming hostess.
I would also like to thank Cherry from the Sweet Kitchen (the shop opposite Twist by the lake) for so
generously bringing along beautifully decorated cup cakes for
everyone to take home. Cherry also kindly donated a voucher for a
dozen free cup cakes for the morning’s Lucky Draw, which was
won by Karen Johnston.
Sarah Glaze
P.S. One of the recipes that everyone requested was Pat Muma’s
Caramel Apple Dip. It was the most delicious sweet dip and Pat has
very kindly submitted her recipe to share. See below.
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Restaurant Review: Fish and Chips Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012
BANGKOK'S BETTER
BATTERS This Month's Review - Fish & Chips in Alphabetical Order
FAT GUTZ SALOON This small place is what you think of as a hole-in-the-wall type of
eating establishment. It reminds some of a 1920s New Orleans
watering hole with its vintage style bar offering fish and chips as well
as a selection of cocktails and wine. Their fish isn't particularly fancy
but it is a fresh catch of the day, and the batter, although a touch more
greasy than others, has a great breaded texture. They serve a super
garlicky aioli and a lot of chips with their fish. Live blues music after
9pm. 1/F Grass Complex, Thonglor Soi 12, 02-714-9832 6pm-2am
KUPPA This restaurant is a great spot to have a relaxing meal. Kuppa is better
known as a lunch venue and for their desserts. Their fish & chips are
made of two dory filets and come with a crisp batter, nice French fries
and good tartar sauce.
39 Sukhumvit Soi 16, 02-663-0450 10am-11:30pm
OFFSHORE FISH & CHIPS Offshore is not a place for refined family dining. But for quality take
away fish and chips? This spot is it! It's a touch tawdry but stands by the
quality of its batter. The batter is a little dense but flavorful and not overly
greasy. You can choose from cod, red snapper or dory. Something
different that's offered here is the mix of fish bits & pieces with large
chunks of tender deep fried fish. Chips come separately here for an
additional 55 baht. Prices are very reasonable. Asoke BTS is just across
the street.
7/8 Sukhumvit Soi 23, 02-661-7830 11am-2am
SAM'S FISH & CHIPS These fish and chips have been said to be the best in Bangkok. Maybe it's because Sam does the cooking
himself or a good quality oil is used or both! Their breadcrumb coated fresh John Dory or tilapia is light and
crunchy and not greasy.
146 Convent Road, 02-234-7335 - 5:30pm-10pm, closed Sundays
SNAPPER Calling itself Bangkok's first Kiwi restaurant, Snapper is a casual
eatery on Sukhumvit Soi 11 with a nautical vibe and an emphasis
on sustainably caught fish. You get to choose from several fleshy
and strongly flavored tarakihi (Southern Hemisphere fish) or the
slightly milder southern kingfish. The light batter they use crisps
up very nicely during their deep fry process. Chips come
separately. New Zealand and Australian wines are available.
1/22 Sukhumvit Soi 11, 02-651-1098 Now open Sat & Sun for
lunch and Tue-Sun 5pm-midnight.
Dianne Letsch
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Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Health and Fitness
Breakfast NOT the Healthiest
Meal of the Day?
I was wrong. I always preached about eating breakfast as soon as possible after waking up, a breakfast
with starchy carbohydrates, like oatmeal, to give you energy for the day. I never gave it a second thought.
It was what everyone else said, too.
About a year ago though, I read some books which praised the
benefits of skipping breakfast. I experimented with it and
actually really enjoyed it. I had more energy throughout the
day, with no afternoon crash. And my body became a lot
leaner, while building muscle. However, I was still kind of
hesitant to recommend it to others, mostly because it went
against the grain so much, and I was afraid of the
repercussions if it didn't work for other people.
Well, it is a year later now, and I have continued to skip
breakfast. I am still alive and still healthy. My metabolism
has not crashed like some predicted it would, and it is still
very easy to stay lean. Plus, I get to enjoy GREAT foods later
in the day, but more on that later.
I now also understand why breakfast, especially one with
carbohydrates, sets us up for failure if being lean is our goal.
During sleep, a lot of great stuff happens in the body. For example, the fat burning hormones, growth
hormone, cortisol, and ghrelin are all produced. Upon awakening, this mechanism continues, with a peak
about two hours later. But it stops as soon as insulin is produced in response to increased blood sugar. In
other words, as soon as carbohydrates are ingested!
Insulin is a hormone that makes cells grow: muscle cells as well as fat cells. In the morning both muscle
and fat cells are very responsive to insulin, which regulates the sugar in blood by moving it into the fat and
muscle cells. In other words, if you want to look like a heavyweight power lifter, eating carbohydrates for
breakfast is great. If you would rather be lean, eat fewer carbohydrates for breakfast.
So what should you eat for breakfast?
A small amount of fat will keep the body in fat burning mode.
Also, a small amount of protein will prevent muscle loss if you are
worried about that. A great example is coffee with a tablespoon of
heavy cream or coconut oil, with a small amount (10g) of whey
protein (I recommend vanilla flavor). This way you won't spike
insulin and will keep burning fat.
Unfortunately I don’t have enough space to explain the whole concept in this article, but if you would like
to know how you can lose fat while skipping breakfast and eating carbohydrates at night, check out this
special presentation:
www.maxfitnichada.com/thanitalk-food
Thomas Engberts
To get specific help with a fitness program call Thomas at 081-259-5386
or email [email protected]
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Community Bulletin Board Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012
Yoga Welcomes Everyone
Monday 10:00 am Easy and restorative.
Wednesday 7:45 am Level II 9:40 am Prenatal
Class
Friday 8:45 am Level I
@Studio 3rd Fl, equipped with all yoga props
By Napisa C. Pant, 12+ years teaching, 400+ hrs of
training.
086-975-7187 Email: [email protected]
The purpose of the Community Bulletin Board is to provide information about local
organizations and activities which are available for a fee. If you would like to advertise your
business here, please submit your announcement by the 15th of each month to
[email protected]. Cost per announcement is 400 baht.
Pilates Group Classes
The Pilates method strengthens the pelvic, abdominal
and back muscles. It also improves alignment and
posture, and increases balance and flexibility. The
BOSU and Fit Ball are fun and challenge your core and
balance. Class locations vary.
Mon: 8:45am Intermed Matwork 4pm Matwork
Tues: 7.30am Matwork 4pm Pool Pilates
Wed : 7.30am BOSU Pilates 9:00am Pilates Tabata
Circuit Training (intermediate)
Thurs: 4pm Matwork
Fri: 7:30am Pilates on the Swiss ball (intermediate)
9am Prenatal
If you prefer a more personal approach, Private
Machine Sessions (Reformer, Cadillac, MVe Chair)
are available for core strength training & rehabilitation.
Traditional Japanese Bodywork & Chi Abdominal
Massage, Combine massage with Pilates training to
achieve a stronger, balanced body. Relieves stress,
headaches, joint problems and many other ailments.
Contact: Tiffany 081-860-9593 Suzanne 087-935-2020
Email: [email protected]
Vinyasa Yoga
Develop strength, flexibility, balance, focus and
awareness coordinating movement and breath.
Thursdays 8.15-9.45 am: Clark Hatch Gym above
Starbucks. All levels welcome.
Contact: Ellie Edelhoff 087-000-2464 or 02-987-
9677
Email: [email protected]
Sunset Yoga
Tuesdays 5.30– 6:45pm:
Located at Ellie’s home studio: 39/184 Natakorn
Park START DATE PENDING INTEREST AND
CLASS SIZE. 7 Places Available. Call and reserve.
Meditation Courses (Individual or group)
Learn to meditate-TM style. Relieves stress and
anxiety. Improves health, academic, athletic, and
professional performance. Easy natural, anyone can
learn. Expert instruction by a 30-year teacher of
meditation. Contact Ellie Edelhoff for more
information. www.TM.org, www. tmeducation.org,
Bollywood Dance Class
Bollywood dance is a fusion of Western dance with
traditional classical Indian dance styles. It’s funky,
sexy, fun... and it’s a great workout!
Classes every Tuesday and Thursday:10am
Regent Dance studio, Nichada Thani.
Contact: Irit: 086 004 4840
Ranger Boot Camp Come join in the "FUN" & "GET FIT"
Classes for all fitness levels
Days: Monday - Saturday
Times: Mornings, Afternoons, and Evenings
Contact: Jack at 087-552-6007
Email: [email protected]
Kundalini Yoga
Doing Kriyas to strengthen the body. Chanting
mantras and meditating to enlarge our consciousness.
That is what we do in Kundalini Yoga. The Yoga of
awareness! All levels are welcome. Only experience is
going into the heart. Start Tues Oct. 9, 9:00-10:30.
Clark Hatch Gym above Starbucks. Contact Kerstin
Wild-Kamalpreet Kaur 086-372-9750.
Ashtanga, Vinyasa Yoga with Alignment and
Techniques of Iyengar Yoga
Beginners to Advanced:
Everyday Mon-Fri, 8am-9:30am
ProClub 2nd Floor.
Contact: Juan Bodan 081-285-3050 or visit website
www.kripa-yoga.com
Ashtanga Yoga (evening class)
For those who work during the day. Dynamic and
fast-paced. Beginners and intermediate.
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM, Regent Gym. Classes
begin in October.
Contact: Raisa 082-683-5148 (SMS) or
email [email protected]
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Let’s Discuss Book Clubs 5 Reasons to Join a Book Club
1. Meet people: Whether you are new to the area or have been here for years, joining
a book club helps you meet people just like you — book lovers! On the other hand,
by joining a book club that might not include all of your friends, you can meet a diverse crowd of
people from all walks of life-different nationalities, different career paths, different experiences.
2. Get back to reading: Maybe you haven’t been reading much lately because you have been busy
with work, kids, travel, or moving. Joining a book club forces you to take the time to do something
you have given up and used to enjoy.
3. Read things you wouldn’t otherwise read: People tend to stay with the familiar and may end up
reading the same genres and the same authors. Book clubs can make you step out of your comfort
zone and you will be exposed to literary tastes different from your own.
4. Exercise for the brain: While there is nothing wrong with reading page-turners for pure
entertainment, reading for book club requires you to delve a little deeper. When you know you
have to contribute to a discussion, you pay closer attention to details like character traits and
themes. Taking notes while reading, participating in a discussion, and listening to others ideas
often leads to a greater appreciation for a book or an author.
5. Eat great food: Most book clubs include snacks and beverages and the chit chat that occurs while
munching is a great way to learn more about the people around you. Also, some of my best recipes
have come from the people I have met at book club!
Book Clubs Taking New Members
Fiddleheads Book club of Club Canada Thailand, but all
nationalities welcomed.
Afternoon meetings. Meeting date and book selected
by hostess.
Book Club Leader: Claudia van der Heyden
Contact email: [email protected]
BTS An evening book club in Nichada. Has room for
three more new members
Monthly meeting is usually on a Tuesday night.
Book Club Leader: Dee Pollock
Contact email: [email protected]
Nuts for Novels Perhaps the oldest Nichada area book club, founded
in 1994 by Jane Davis and her friend Sheryl.
Meets every third Wednesday morning of the month
Book Club Leader: Joanne Grey
Contact email: [email protected]
Form Your Own Book Club
Another option, besides joining an already formed
book club, is to start your own. Some tips for how to
do that are listed here:
1. Decide on the kind of book club: More
social, more academic or in the middle?
2. Decide on the type of books: Fiction,
nonfiction, poetry, classics, or a mixture?
3. Find members: Decide on the numbers
(usually 8-14); start with three core
members and have them each find three
members; recruit people with similar
reading styles based on what you decided
above.
4. Meetings: How often and when? Most
clubs usually meet once a month at a set
time of day.
5. Decide where to meet: Homes,
restaurants, cafes?
6. Decide on food: If you meet in homes,
decide if the hostess supplies the food or if
everyone brings something. Decide
between snacks or a meal.
7. Keep in touch: Usually one person is
appointed to send out email reminders and
keep track of members.
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Charity Spotlight: Orphanages and Prisons Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012
Different, Different,
But Same
Two of the places I visit weekly are a large local prison and an orphanage for disabled girls. I have often
thought of the differences between these two places where I volunteer, but I never thought of the similarities
between them until recently. After some reflection, though, I find that they are more similar than not.
Both institutions hold large numbers of females who are not allowed to
leave the premises for many years. If you happen to be in a Thai jail as
a foreigner, and your home country does not have an agreement with
the Thai government (countries like South Africa, Malaysia or Togo),
you may face up to a life sentence in Thailand, far from family, support
or someone who speaks your language. If you are a disabled girl in one
of the many orphanages here, your chances of being adopted, like in
most countries in the world, are slim, so you may face the same sort of
institutionalized life, far from family or emotional support.
The females in both can also go long periods of time without a loving,
listening visitor. And these women, regardless of age, benefit from
having someone focus their attention, kindness and time solely on
them. I am amazed at the graciousness and gratitude of the women I
have visited in the prison. They are all surprised that a total stranger
would take time to visit them. The prisoners always see their visitors as
a gift. The girls in the orphanage are similar. Every time a volunteer
enters the room and one of the girls recognizes them, their eyes light
up, their arms go up, their smiles widen into grins. Every time.
Another similarity? I believe, with few exceptions, that neither women at the prison nor girls at the
orphanage would choose to live where they do if they had a choice or knew of another option. The foreign
prisoners I meet dream of the day when they leave the prison and return to their homes, their families and the
lives they left behind overseas. The girls in the home, I imagine, also dream of a day they will be taken from
the orphanage, adopted by a loving family or returned to their birth parents.
Of course, there are differences between the two. Orphaned,
disabled girls have no choice. They are there because someone put
them there, because no one wanted them or could afford to care for
them. Most of the women in the prison, on the other hand, are
there due to bad choices they made somewhere in their lives.
Are both deserving of compassion, kindness and encouragement?
Of course. That’s another similarity.
Okay, just one more. This one is particular to me, not to the two
institutions themselves. It just so happens that the woman I now
visit in the prison, Eugene, has been incarcerated for the last
thirteen years. The girl I visit at the orphanage, Banchita, has been
in the home since she was two days old. She is now thirteen. This is the similarity that makes my heart ache
for both. But I am grateful I can be of some small help. Maybe it is the similarities, and not the differences,
that keep me going back.
Susan Curtis
Artwork by prisoner Eugene Noboto.
Banchita, orphan.
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Charity Contact Information
Baan Feung Faa Address: Tiwanon, Soi 1, Pakkret
Mission: A government orphanage for mentally and/
or physically handicapped children. It
houses over 500 children from birth to 10.
Needs: Volunteers to play with, and stimulate the
children, as well as drive children to
medical appointments. Also needed are
toys, clothes, musical instruments
Contact: Louise Weavers
E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 081 867 4588
Baan Rachawadee (for Boys) Project
OGAT Telephone: 02 583 8426 Ext 116
Address: 78/6 Tiwanon, Soi 1, Pakkret
Mission: A rehabilitation home for mentally &
physically handicapped boys ages 7 - 18.
Needs: Money, art supplies, etc.; volunteers to
provide compassion & to help with games,
music, art & walks
Contact: Dorothy Klynstra 085 3204523
Email: [email protected]
Baan Rachawadee (for Girls) Website: www.rachawadeeying.com
Address: 78/15 Tiwanon, Soi 1, Pakkret
Mission: Provide residential care and rehabilitation
services for mentally handicapped girls
whose ages are between 7 - 18 years
old.
Needs: Sports equipment, money, art supplies,
etc.; volunteers to provide compassion &
to help with games, music, art & walks.
Contact: Khun Pimban 02 583 6731 Ext 888
Central Welfare & Vocational Training for
Women Contact: K.Piyada, Deputy Director
Website: www.vtcw.org
Telephone: 02 961 1882 / 02 583 8350
Address: Tiwanon, Soi 1, Pakkret
Mission: Provide vocational training for
disadvantaged women enabling them to
earn income to support their families.
Needs: Money, fabric, computers, clothes,
toiletries, personal hygiene products.
Klong Prem Prison (Men)
Lad Yai Prison (Women)
Address: 33/2 Ngamwongwan, Chatuchak
Mission: Help with prison visits and to care for
terminally ill prisoners.
Contact: Johara Nour
Phone: 086 061 6608
Nonthaburi Reception Home for the Destitute
Telephone: 02 583 0044 / 02 582 0771
Address: 78/12 Moo 1, Tiwanon, Soi 1, Pakkret
Mission: This organization offers food, shelter, medi-
cine, & training to homeless adults.
Needs: Adult diapers, clothes, toiletries & money
Website: www.thai.net/raiteepueng_non
Contact: Liz Lu 086-784-7171
Rainbow House Rehabilitation Center Contact: K. Chariya Saenwian, Managing Director
Website: www.ccdthailand.org
Telephone: 02 503 1270 / 081 985-5517
Mission: A daycare facility run by Christian Care
Foundation for children with disabilities.
Caregivers & teachers prepare the children
for normal home life & school.
Sparrow Home for Babies of Prisoners Telephone: K. Noi, Supervisor 02-503-5144/089 685
9974
Address: 20/1 Soi 63 Samakee, Pakkret
Mission: The home is for children of female
prisoners waiting to be reunited with their
mothers.
Needs: Volunteers are needed to play, feed &
bathe the children.
Contact: Claudia Stone 02 583 0550
Sang Tawan Children's Home Telephone: Khun Tat, Director 02 521-1744,
081 402- 7795
Address: 3/710 Phahonyotin Soi 48, Bangkok 10220
Mission: A home for abandoned children, providing
a permanent residence for 10 children under
9 years.
Needs: Donations are needed to meet their monthly
living expenses.
Contact: Tiffany Hebard 02 960 3730
YMCA of Pakkret Contact: Khun Saisom Komalasevin, Exec. Director
Telephone: 02 583 0998
Address: 99/19 Chaengwattana, Pakkret
You can make a difference right here in Nonthaburi.
The NNR has supported many local charities through the years, but the real support comes from
the volunteers who donate their time, energy and love to those less fortunate. Here are some of the charities we support.
For more information about how you can be part of
this group of volunteers or to volunteer at any of the charities we sponsor, contact:
Charity Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Curtis at 080 043 2735.
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Cooking Corner: Halloween Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012
Green Goblin Punch 3 cups apple juice
3 cups plain seltzer (or similar)
2 cups prepared green Jell-o
colored sugar crystals and corn syrup (optional for rimming glasses)
1. Combine apple juice and seltzer in a pitcher and chill. If rimming
the glasses, dunk the rims of serving glasses in corn syrup, gently
shake off excess syrup or use a thin paint brush to wipe off excess.
Dredge rims in colored sugars. Place glasses upside down on wax
paper in the refrigerator to set.
2. When ready to serve, place spoonfuls of Jell-O in decorated
glasses and fill with apple juice mixture.
Recipes submitted by Katie Edsall
HALLOWEEN TREATS Creepy Creature Cake (makes 1 cake) 1 box devil's food cake mix
1 can chocolate frosting
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
a mix of gummy worms, candy bugs, red- colored icing
mini marshmallows
1. Prepare cake mix as directed and bake in a bundt pan. Cool 15
minutes and invert cake onto wire rack; let cool completely.
2. Frost cake and cover with chocolate cookie crumbs. Pipe red icing
to look like dripping blood. Place worms all around the cake.
MAKE A BLOODY HAND:
Fill a rubber glove with mini marshmallows, close the wrist with a
rubber band, then use red markers for blood and black markers for
fingernails. Place hand in center of cake and cover wrist with crumbs.
Ghostly Goodies (makes 6 marshmallow ghosts) 18 large marshmallows
6 wooden skewers
1 cup white chocolate chips (or similar)
1 Tbs vegetable shortening
18 mini M&Ms
1. Push 3 marshmallows onto the end of each skewer. Set aside.
2. Microwave white chocolate and shortening in a micro-wave safe dish
for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave in 10-second intervals until smooth.
3. Holding the skewer, spoon the melted mixture over marshmallows
until covered; place on wax-paper-lined surface. Use M&Ms for 2 eyes
and mouth.
4. Refrigerate until chocolate has hardened; serve.
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Bewitched Salon to Reopen Oct. 16
If you stopped by the Bewitched Hair Salon at the
Oasis Shopping Center and found it closed, be
happy for the owner/stylist Khun Keur. She gave
birth to a baby boy on Sept. 5.
Khun Keur, who operates a one-person shop and is
a skilled hair stylist, is taking maternity leave but
will reopen her shop on Tuesday, October 16.
Smile Nail Salon’s New Location Don’t despair if you can’t find the Smile Nail
Salon on Samakkee Road. Khun Nok is still in
the same shopping center (near badminton
court) but she simply moved a few doors away.
She said she decided to double the size of her
shop in order to serve the needs of her
customers, who often bring friends and children
when getting their nails done.
Alterations and Dressmaking Services Available at
Gifted Hands Gift Shop
Gifted Hands, a popular gift shop located opposite Villa supermarket in Nichada
Thani, offers more than just jewelry, clothing, and home décor. Rufie Harr shares her find:
“Not only can you have alterations done at Gifted Hands, you can also have clothes made. I have
numerous dresses, skirts, tops, night gowns, pajamas made there. I also have some pretty pearl
necklace/earring/bracelet sets that were made there.
I've also picked up some cute gifts like the three celadon elephants posed to represent (hear no evil,
see no evil, speak no evil).
Khun Cholada owns the store (and another downtown). Khun Plaa manages the store and her mom
Khun Nutch is the tailor with 50 years of sewing experience. She has sewn since she was ten. She
sews beautifully. There are others in Nichada who have clothes made there. I am fortunate to have
found this gem!” Rufie Harr
Macro Wholesale Store Offers Bulk Bargains
If you’re a volunteer team parent and need to stock up on juices, snacks, fruits and Gatorade, it’ll be
worth a trip to Macro on Chaengwattana Road (between expressway exit ramp and Central
department store). Macro is sort of the Costco of Thailand. You can buy in bulk and stock up on not
just team and party supplies, but basic household items such as shampoos, cleansers and tissues.
Upon entering the store, ask for a temporary ID number you’ll need to show at this wholesaler. Bulk
items usually do not require shopping bags, but should you need some, large plastic bags are
available for sale at the cash register.
Payments in cash only.
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This is a column that we hope everyone will appreciate. It’s a chance to share all those good finds and tips so that others
can benefit. If you have tips to share, please send them to the editor at [email protected].
Home of
“The 50 Best Things to Eat in the World”
Krua Apsorn has become a local favorite of ours.
We keep going back for the Crab Fried Rice and
the Crab Curry. Each bite is incredibly delicious
with generous pieces of crab meat. Ask for the
English Menu with pictures, so you can point to
the dish you want because little or no English is
spoken, however, the food is worth the effort.
The menu has articles from Killian Fox for The
Observer which listed Krua Apsorn as having one
of “The 50 best things to eat in the world, and
where to find it.” It is listed as the “Best Place to
eat Thai Curry”. A New York Times issue had an
article about Krua Apsorn saying that it was a
favorite of the Thai royal family.
The specials that are recommended are the crab
meat in curry powder and the southern-style
yellow curry with river prawn and lotus shoots.
The restaurant is located about fifteen minutes
from Nichada Thani.
www.KruaApsorn.com
Krua Apsorn (Branch 3), 335/1 Sanam Bin Nam,
Nonthaburi, 02-962-1733, 02-962-1734
(Opposite Sanam Bin Nam Driving Range)
Open 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m., Closed Mondays.
Rufie Harr
Krua Apsorn Restaurant
Fit for Royalty
Organic Vegetables
Direct from Rim Ping Organic Farm
For certified organic vegetables, local residents can
now order them from Rim Ping Organic Farm. Founded
23 years ago near the Ping, River in northern Thailand,
the Farm supplies organic vegetables to several
Bangkok supermarkets and leading restaurants. A
variety of vegetables, including Cos and Butter
lettuces, Red and Green Oak lettuces, are available.
Order them by Wednesday and pick them up at
Mansions in the Park that Friday. Online orders are
recommended by contacting
www.rimpingorganicfarm.com. For initial orders and
more information, phone K. Kade at 090-912-3495.
Door-to-Door Delivery
Milk, Yogurt, Juice
No need to lug heavy milk bottles from the
store when you can call Khun Sa-Oat at
081-774-4989
for delivery right to your door.
K. Sa-Oat and his wife K. Maew deliver to
homes in Nichada and surrounding areas.
(Need to have Thai speaker make the call)
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For 30 years, Carl Janowitz has provided counseling for
adults, adolescents and families. Educated and trained in
the United States, he also had a private clinic at
Bumrungrad Hospital for five years. Now with two
locations downtown and also in Pattaya, Carl specializes
in clients dealing with life changes, relationship conflict,
stress management, school problems, substance abuse
and self esteem issues.
For a confidential appointment please call
089 680 3503 or
www.bangkoktherapy.com
Carl Janowitz
Marriage and Family Therapist First Tower
Sukhumvit 1/1 (Behind Bumrungrad)
When Life gets
Overwhelming
Reach Out for Help…
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Travel Review: The Maldives Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012 Thani Talk ~ October 2012
The Amazing Maldives Oh the things you can see! Thailand is a great tourist
destination as well as an easy jumping off point for a myriad of
incredible places to visit. One advantage to living in Nichada,
with a maid we trust and friends available to help at the drop of
a hat is the opportunity for just the two of us to get away! Sure,
we have also enjoyed travelling with our kids and have done a
fair amount of that, but the couple trips are unique and a great
time to really get away from it all. One of our most favorite trips
was to The Maldives.
The Maldives is a double chain of 26 islands forming an
archipelago in the Indian Ocean and is an easy 5 hour plane ride
away. We flew on Bangkok Air and landed in Male, the capitol
city. Each resort is on its own island so you will either take a
boat or fly depending on how far it is from Male. Most resorts
have all inclusive packages and have full board (three meals a
day) or partial board (2 meals a day) packages. They offer
scuba excursions and snorkeling right out your front door.
There are also packages which include several days at a resort
and several live aboard days on a dive boat. Our trip coincided
with the whale shark migration so we met groups that came
down just for that!
We don’t scuba dive, but love to snorkel. Right out our door we
could go out beyond the breakwater and be surrounded by fish.
Robert and I were blown away by the sheer number of fish and
wildlife just in the reef around our island. Think of “Finding Nemo”
and going to school by the drop off and you get the picture. It was
out of this world spectacular and the numbers and variety of fish was staggering. The water was turquoise
and the visibility was incredible. We saw giant
manta rays, sea turtles, black tipped reef sharks,
moray eels, huge puffer fish and millions of other
fish (seriously)! We had seen nothing like it in our
years of snorkeling off Phuket and Krabi. We
diligently followed the instructions of eat, snorkel,
relax, read….and repeat for 6 glorious days.
Michele Gibbons
The Maldives encompass 90,000 sq km in the
Indian Ocean.
Robert and Michele in the Maldives.
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ACTIVITIES and SERVICES
NichadaTennis Leagues
Tuesday-Intermediate League
Mary McCarty— [email protected]
Tuesday Evening 5pm-7pm— Intermediate League
Sue Lin — [email protected]
Friday - Intermediate/Advanced League
Julie Collins - [email protected]
Bangkok Quilt Group
Meets Tuesday mornings in the Nichada area. Open to quilters of
all levels. Contact Linda Kubota at [email protected] or
081.451.6336
Chaengwattana Community Church
Sunday Service- Sundays 9:30am
Life Groups- Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
Encouraging Women– Wednesdays 9:30
HS House Groups- Sunday 11:30am
MS House Groups- Thursdays 6:30pm
Contact CCC for more information
http://www.cccthailand.org
Catholic Mass in Nonthaburi
Our Lady of Mercy Church
69/13 Moo 1, Tiwanon Rd.
Ban Mai, Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120
English Mass: Sundays at 5:15pm
Fait Formation (Religious Ed/CCD) Classes in English
Just 15 minutes from Nichada Thani
Impact Arena—www.impact.co.th/en/calendar Bangkok Furniture Festival; Television and
Electronic Festival; Travel Festival; Wedding
Festival; and Beauty, Spa and Health
October 6-14, 2012
Time 10:30am-9:00pm
Hall 1-8
The event features household furniture for every room,
all electronics, and travel and luxury items to meet every
need.
Thaiticketmajor—-www.thaiticketmajor,com
Maroon 5, Live in Bangkok Concert 2012
Monday October 8, 2012
8:30pm
Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani
Disney Live! Mickey Rockin’ Road Show
October 18-21, 2012
English showtimes: Oct 18, 19 at 15:00 and 19:00 and
Oct 20 at 11:00.
Impact Arena Hall 2
LEAP: L(earning) E(ducation) A(dvocacy) P(rogram)
Parent-run group that serves as a point of contact for
parents in need of support, referrals and information
concerning their children’s special needs including
learning disabilities, developmental delays, sensory
integration and autism.
LEAP is a support and resource group open to all. For
more information contact [email protected]
Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition
Center (BITEC)—www.bitec.co.th
2012 Bangkok International Gift Fair and
Bangkok International Houseware Fair (BIG, BIH)
Open to Trade October 16-19, 2012 10:00am-6:00pm
Open to Public October 20-21, 2012 10:00am-9:00pm
Gifts, decorative items, home textiles, stationary, toys
and games, artificial flowers and plants, handicraft,
household products, and small electrical appliances.
Bangkok Community Theater Presents “The Country Wife”
Written over 350 years ago, “The Country Wife” is William
Wycherley’s hilarious classic Restoration comedy. It will be staged
at The British Club, Silom soi 18, from 8pm to 10pm, Wednesday,
October 10 to Saturday, October 13 2012. It’s themes of sexual
freedom, gossip, double standards and hypocrisy are as relevant
today as they were in the 17th Century but, above all, the play
provides plenty of belly laughs and a really fun night out. Tickets
are 800 baht and are on sale now. Bookings can be made by
emailing [email protected] or calling 081-937-3600. More
information can be found at www.bct-th.org and on BCT’s
Facebook pages.
CCT - Club Canada Thailand Monthly Coffee Morning and Activities
www.clubcanadathailand.com
BWG - British Women's Group Monthly Luncheon, Activities, Coffee Mornings. Open to all nation-
alities.
Contact: Sarah Glaze 081-793 0806
www.bwgbangkok.com; [email protected]
ANZWG -Australia and New Zealand Women’s Group
Monthly Coffee Mornings, Tours, Newsletter & Activities
Contact Sonia Williams at 085-910 5155
www.anzwg-bangkok.org
American Women’s Club of Thailand
Monthly Luncheon, Activities and Coffee Morning
Contact: 02-712-3380/1
[email protected]; www.awcthailand.org
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Construction Update
Ever since construction began in the area close to Premier Places 1, 2 and 3, rumors have been
flying about what businesses will be occupying the space there. Scott Roman, the Customer
Relations Department Manager for Nichada, was kind enough to send the following information:
“Scheduled for completion at the end of 2012 is our new office and retail complex. Nichada Thani
will consolidate most of its operations in this complex and several private businesses will move
here as well, making living in Nichada even more convenient. Moving from NICC will be Villa
Market, Pandit Carpets, Gifted Hands, Crystal Travel Agency,
the Dry Cleaner, Rex Pharmacy and the Candle Shop. Coming
new to Nichada are a toy store, art school for kids, and a home
decoration store. Currently still available are one 42 sq. meter
unit and a 450 sq. meter area built to house a restaurant.”
And what will be in place in the current NICC area once those
shops vacate? Please check back next month for another update.
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T.C.D. Co., Ltd. Training Creativity
Development 399/7 Soi Thonglor 21, Sukhumvit 55-21,
Bangkok 10110 [email protected]
Tel & Fax: 02-391-5670, tel: 02-712-8503
Private tutoring
Dear Parents and Students, I’ve been teaching in Bangkok for over 20
years in international schools and privately. TCD
is a network of over forty experienced and
qualified teacher/tutors for all subjects from
middle school through 12th grade. We offer
remedial or enrichment classes in Math, Sciences,
Social Studies, Language Arts, Foreign
Languages, E.S.L. including IB and AP courses.
We also help with test preparation: the new SAT,
all levels and subjects of IB’s and Final Exams.
We can teach in your home after school or on
weekends. We also help with university
applications.
We are aware of the high standards at most
international schools and are prepared to help you
meet those standards. For further information
contact me any time. Thank you.
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Providing high quality custom tailoring for more
than 45 years,
Raja’s Fashions has been featured in Men's Vogue
Magazine,
International Living, Worth Magazine, Esquire,
Fortune,
Bangkok Guide, Lonely Planet, Frommer’s Guide,
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Providing high quality custom tailoring for more than 45
years, Raja’s Fashions has been featured in Men's Vogue
Magazine, International Living, Worth Magazine, Esquire,
Fortune, Bangkok Guide, Lonely Planet, Frommer’s Guide,
Fodor’s Guide, The Washington Post, Vivre A Bangkok,
Conde Nast Magazine and many other travel magazines.
BUSINESS PHONE
Bamboo Spa 02-583-9871
Bank of Ayudhya 02-582-2669
Bumrungrad Family Clinic 02-960-4216
Clark Hatch Fitness Center 02-960-4326 / 27
Crystal Holiday Travel 02-960-4469
Gain Florist 081-644-0590
Gifted Hands 02-960-4434
Hair By Jib 02-960-3783
Happy Teeth Dental Clinic 02-960-3988
Great Massage 02-960-3691
ISB 02-963-5800
Nichada Customer Relations 02-960-4300 / 9 #187
Nichada Club 02-960-4326 / 7
Pandit Carpets 02-381-5850
Panipa 02-960-3934
Rex Pharmacy 02-960-4001
Rose Marie Academy 02-960-3663
Smile Beauty 02-952-4927;081-828-1637
Starbucks 02-967-9686
Twist 02-911-6839
Villa Market 02 -584-5444
Wash-N-Dry 085-945-4132
4 Legs Pet Shop &
Grooming 02-960-4189
Le Studio
Nails 089-057-2398
Hair 084-022-9928
DELIVERY RESTAURANTS PHONE
Au Bon Pain 02-101-0312
Amporn’s Food (Thai -Formerly Pum’s) 02– 584-4003
BBQ Sandwich King 086-773-4140
Burger King 1112
Food Loft 02-831-5588
KFC and Pizza Hut 1150
Le Bouchon Food Delivery 02-962-2850
McDonald’s 1711
Milano’s @ Pro Club 02-582-1555
Mr. Enzo’s 02-960-0411
New York Diner 081-624-2099
NICC Club 02-960-4326
Olive Restaurant 02-960-3286
Pizza Company 1112
Que Pasa 02-960-3821
Scoozi 02-715-8555
Sharja (Indian, Arab, Thai) 087-811-7980
Subway 02-960-3232
Sudhathai 02-583-2694
Food Delivery Service
Farangfooddelivery.com
Bukhara (Afghan/Indian) 082-443-1398
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