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A Wise and Friendly Word
Thailand is known as the ‘Land of Smiles’, and has rightfully gained a reputation as a safe, hassle-free place to visit. Hua Hin is, we believe, one of the nicest,
friendliest and safest places to stay in Thailand and we hope the following
tips will not only make your stay here more enjoyable, but also help to keep
Hua Hin and Thailand one of the best places in the world to visit.
Hotel & Environs
The Beach
The vendors and horse riding on
the beach have no connection
with the hotel.
They are unhygienic, and you risk
your health and safety by patronising them.
Horse riding on the beach is of
particular concern. We have had
several guests hospitalised because
of accidents whilst riding beach
horses. The important point we
wish to bring to your attention is
that by patronising beach vendors
you encourage them and increase
their numbers.
Non Residents
In the interest of guest safety and
privacy we do not allow unregistered guests to visit guest rooms
or use our swimming pools.
Tailors may leave goods for de-
livery to your room with our
reception, but under no circumstances are they allowed access
to guestrooms or public areas.
The Pools
Please do not reserve the sundecks for an unreasonable length
of time. We really don’t mind if
you leave your belongings on a
sundeck for an hour, but please
note we enforce a fairly strict
policy about sundecks being for
guests, not for towels, and will
remove belongings left for a
long while.
The vast majority of our guests
are delighted about this, as the
only reason that people feel that
they have to reserve a sundeck is
because everyone else does it! If
nobody does it, then everyone is
the winner.
Wise around Town
Streetwise - Friend or Foe?
Please be wary with people in
town who claim they work for
the ‘Tourist Bureau’ or something similar, and ask for a few
minutes of your time to complete a questionnaire.
Strangers and racketeers are often selling time-share units or
something akin, and if they manage to find out your name and
where you are staying, persistent
sales people will pester you for
the rest of your stay.
regulated fixed charges for their
services and a greatly inflated fee
may be demanded when you
reach your destination.
For your own safety, please do
not travel between town and the
hotel in a tuk tuk or trishaw.
For Thai’s, this form of transport
is only for very short distances
around town, and although it
may seem to be a fun way to
return to the hotel in a tuk tuk
or trishaw, they are really quite
dangerous on the open highway.
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Health and Safetywise
Avoid dehydration – it can affect
you quicker and more severely
than you realise.
Be careful of sunburn – some
common sense, particularly at the
start of your holiday will help.
Don’t hire or travel on motorcycles. Almost daily in this area
someone dies while riding a
motorcycle.
If walking on the beach away
from the hotel, we suggest not to
carry or display valuables, wear
revealing clothing or walk alone.
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Hats off to unbridled fun in the sun
You will probably be approached
in town by children selling flowers. As appealing as the children
look, by buying flowers from
them or giving them money,
you are actually making their
situation worse, as you are encouraging this exploitation. The
children do not benefit from the
money.
The hotel offers a safe, reliable
and reasonably priced transport
service to and from the town of
Hua Hin, either by scheduled
minibus shuttle, or private car. It
is not possible for us to ‘ring for
a taxi’, simply because no such
service exists.
Local taxis (usually converted
pick-up trucks) are readily available in Hua Hin, and will bring
you back to the hotel, but be sure
to negotiate the fee before you
set off as there are no meters or
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Local Hattraction
Inside Information
Out and about around Khao Sam Roi Yot
Dear Guests,
Firstly I must apologise for dropping
some of our regular entries from this edition, the reason is that we seem to have
had more parties and events than rabbits
in a magician’s hat these last few weeks.
With the resort abuzz and plans afoot
for your future delights we have all
donned our most creative thinking caps
and truly hope that you experience and
enjoy our very special brand of Dusit
Hua Hin magic served with a liberal
sprinkling of Thai stardust.
Wishing you a most pleasurable stay,
Victor Sukseree
General Manager
P. S.Your feedback, comments and suggestions are most valuable to us. If you
have something you wish to get off your
chest, please don’t hesitate to contact us
at [email protected] or by your
preferred means of communication.
1349 Petchkasem Road,
Cha-am, Petchburi 76120, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 3244 2100
Fax: +66 (0) 3252 0296
E-mail: [email protected]
Sam Roi Yot National Park covers an
area of approximately 98 square kilometres or 61,300 rai. The landscape
is a blend of steep limestone mountains as
a backdrop to a wide expanse of coastal
plains, coastal swamps and shallow sea.
Just off the coast are limestone islands that
serve as the home and natural habitat for
countless varieties of birdlife.
Decreed as Thailand’s 4th national park
and Thailand’s first marine national park
on 28th June, 1966, the park houses the
following tourist sites:
Khao Daeng, located near to the park’s
headquarters and 157 metres above sea
level, the peak can be comfortably reached
on foot with a 30-minute climb. This is a
perfect viewpoint for gazing out over the
whole expanse of Sam Roi Yot National
Park or for simply enjoying the magical
sunrise or sunset.
Khlong Khao Daeng, located about 1.5 kilometres from the park’s headquarters, the
canal is ideal for boating and boats can be
rented from the boatmen of Ban Khao
Daeng village. Alternatively, hire a kayak
from one of the operators in the neighbourhood. It will take you between 1 and
2 hours to travel along the 3 – 4 kilometre length of the canal. Along the way you
will have wonderful views of the steep
limestone hills and mangrove forests that
flank the river. In the early morning and
evening, a huge variety of birds throng
the area, while the best time of the day to
take out a boat and enjoy the natural surroundings is between 4.30 and 5.00P.M.,
just as the heat of the day and the sun start
to subside.
Hat Sam Phraya, located about 5 kilometres north of the park’s headquarters, is
a beautiful 1-kilometre stretch of sandy
beach, set amidst casuarinas, and offering
a calm oasis of peace and quiet. Camping is permitted and there is also a
restaurant offering visitors delicious
fresh seafood.
Hat Laem Sala, a calm casuarinalined beach, flanked and backed by
the surrounding mountains which
form the shape of the letter U, with
the island of Ko Sat Kut serving as a
wave and windbreak in front of the
beach.Although situated near to the
village of Ban Bang Pu, the beach
is inaccessible by road. Therefore,
to reach Hat Laem Sala beach one
has to choose to rent a boat from
Ban Bang Pu (in front of Wat Bang
Pu temple) and round the promontory of Khao Thian or, alternatively,
make the trek across the mountains
on foot from behind Wat Bang Pu
via a stepped footpath, a journey
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which takes around 30 minutes. Rooms
and tents can be rented in the area of the
beach.
Tham Phraya Nakhon, a large three-chambered cave accessible from Hat Laem Sala.
Two of the chambers have apertures in the
roof allowing rays from the sun to shine
through and illuminate the cave, promoting the growth of a scattering of trees. According to the annals of history, the cave
was discovered by Phraya Nakhon, a former ruler of Nakhon Si Thammarat.
During the reign of King Chulalongkorn,
King Rama V, His Majesty visited the cave
on June 20, 1890 and commanded a fourgabled roofed pavilion be constructed on
the hillock in the middle of the cave. The
pavilion was bestowed the name of Kuha
Kareuhat. Inside the cave, visitors will also
find the royal monograms of both King
Rama V and King Rama VII. The present ruler, His Majesty King Bhumibol
Adulyadej, King Rama IX has also visited
the cave twice. As a result, there is a sense
of great pride and history associated with
this tourist site and the pavilion, as well
as being included as one of the Unseen
Thailand destinations, has become the
symbol of the province of Prachuap Khiri
Khan, featuring on the provincial crest.
Visitors can reach the cave via a steep
430-metre climb up a trail from Hat
Laem Sala beach and should allow approximately three hours for the climb and
exploration of the cave.
Tham Kaew, a cave located about 16 kilometres from the park headquarters on the
way to the village of Ban Bang Pu, near
the valley of Hup Chan. The cave itself has
beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, most of
which are clear and translucent, giving the
appearance of huge icicles. Exploring inside the cave is quite arduous due to the
darkness and uneven surface dotted with
large rocks and smaller stones.
Visitors are strongly advised to take lanterns or torches with them and should ask
for officers from Sam Roi Yot National
Park to escort and guide them. Approximately two hours should be
allowed for exploration inside the
cave.
Tham Sai, a cave located in the village of Ban Khung Tonot, 9 kilometres from Khao Sam Roi Yot
National Park. Visitors can park
their vehicles in the foothills and
make to 280-metre climb to the
cave on foot in around about half
an hour.Visitors should bring their
own torches or lanterns, or else
rent them in Ban Khung Tonot,
as these will be necessary to help
themselves find their way around
the dark cave which takes about
1 hour to explore. Inside the cave,
there are countless shimmering stalactites and stalagmites.
All the glitz and glamour of Ladies Day at Ascot. A totally extravagant and
delightfully “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” gala event in the top Thai
social calendar that no My Fair Lady or Gentleman should miss! Lucky
programmes tombola, plus optional prize dress Ladies “Top of the Hat Parade”
and Apprentice Jockeys, “Racing Colours” Competitions.
With a limited number of starters, it is time to book now or you may be left out in the
paddock with the other non-runners.
Phone +66 (0) 3244 2100| Fax +66 (0) 3252 1296|E-mail [email protected]
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Hua Hin Sun Golf News
Birds of a feather golf together!
Handy caps
Golf Lessons
Looking to improve your game?
Private lessons are available at some of the local
courses. Please ask for details at the reception.
Dusit Thani, Hua Hin is the ideal base
to try out your golfing skills on some
of the finest fairways in Thailand. With
seven splendid courses within thirty minutes
of the resort you are spoilt for choice and variety. Just ask at reception and they will make
all the necessary arrangements for booking
and transport to the course of your preference.
For further information and reservations ring
# 2071
The Banyan Golf Club Hua Hin
The Banyan Tree Golf Club Hua Hin, just
south of town is tucked between a small
mountain and a large mountain range
that serve as a backdrop to this 7030-yard
par-72 course with four sets of tees. The
course has many dramatic and panoramic
views of the Gulf of Thailand, the lush
mountains and Hua Hin town.
Khun Pirapon designed the course to be
one of the best in Thailand and since he has
a vast experience of working on the best,
his thoughts and ideas are well respected,
not to mention eagerly sought after.
Springfield
Tee off in the shadow of the mountains.
Beautifully maintained, Springfield presents the golfer with a wonderful, beautifully-designed, landscaped 18 holes —
each challenges your senses of aesthetics
as well as your golfing skills. It is a true
Jack Nicklaus masterpiece. A championship course with five sets of tees to play
from, the course offers varying degrees
of difficulty that accentuate the dramatic lush landscape. Be prepared for some
long carries if you are brave enough to
play from the back tees. It is one of the
best courses you will ever play!
In addition to their PGA professional
teaching staff they also have a fullyequipped Pro shop, chipping and putting
greens and a driving range. Springfield
proudly announces the opening of their
additional nine-hole Valley Course. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, the new
Valley Course is a very spectacular and
challenging course. Its layout runs up the
mountain and back down towards the
Clubhouse. The course was originally
designed and shaped by Jack Nicklaus in
1993, but only constructed by SchmidtCurley recently.
and spa resort, high-standard surroundings and relaxed atmosphere. Tee-time
intervals of 15 minutes will give you the
feeling that you have the first tee and the
opening hole to yourself, allowing you to
relax and enjoy the golf course and the
fine scenery.
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Need a Golf Partner?
If you are looking for someone to play golf with,
register at our reception, and where possible
we’ll put you in touch with each other.
Turban delights
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Golf Booking
Contact our Duty Team at reception or call #2071
Devarana, pronounced “Te-Wa-Run”, is a Thai-Sanskrit word meaning “garden in
heaven” that was inspired by ancient Thai literature “Traibhumikatha” written by Phraya Lithai of the Sukhothai Dynasty in 1345 AD. Devarana Spa was
established to offer spa lovers “outstanding spa services” at selected
five-star hotels. With an emphasis on pampering and wellness, “Eastmeets-West” Thai health and beauty practices have been sourced
from age-old therapies and updated with modern knowledge to
pamper and revitalize guests.
Lake View
Located 18 kilometres from the hotel,
this 36-hole, 440-acre championship golf
course enjoys a backdrop of rolling hills
and lakes and is widely acclaimed by top
golfers. Designed by Roger Packard, the
course was completed in January 1993
and has many interesting water features.
For further details, please visit our website: www.devaranaspa.com
Devarana Spa at Dusit Thani Hua Hin
Tel: +66 0 3244 2494
Palm Hills
Introducing Devarana Lifestyle Programme
Just 3 kilometres from the hotel, this Max
Wexler-designed course is one of the
most open and enjoyable courses in the
area, particularly for the high handicapper. With lovely rolling scenery and sea
views, it often has cooling sea breezes,
particularly in the afternoons.
A series of wellness retreats that fits your everyday lifestyle
Throughout 2009, Devarana Spa is bringing the spa lifestyle into your everyday
living with a series of four lifestyle programmes, including Before Sun-Sea-Sand,
Stress-Buster and Festive Fun. Each programme combines three-hour spa treatments that help to improve your beauty, harmony and wellbeing.
Majestic Creek
Situated 30 kilometres southwest of the
hotel, Majestic Creek is a 27-hole championship golf course with unique Zoiza
grass carpet-like undulating fairways and
some lovely water holes. Highly recommended. Other golfing facilities include a
driving range and Pro shop.
Royal Hua Hin
Situated west of Hua Hin town this was
Thailand’s first golf course, established
some 80 years ago. Although not too demanding, it has a great atmosphere, with
mature forests, temples and sea views.
The caddies are considered to be some of
Thailand’s best!
Black Mountain Golf Club
World-class golf courses linked to a hotel
Stress-Buster Programme
(July – September)
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Throughout July to August, which can be the most
stressful time of the year for many people, StressBuster Programme puts a stop to all the stress
with Thai Herbal Steam and Colour Therapy Hot
Bath, when smooth, rich chocolates are served to
help boost your pleasurable sensations. Complete
the programme with a Devarana Massage with
Yogic Breathing Therapy at the end.
Price: THB 5,500++ and PHP 6,500++
Whether you look and feel jaded after a late-night party, need to prepare
yourself for a sunny vacation, feel stressful from annual budget preparation
or want to look stunning for the holiday celebrations, the new lifestyle programmes will relax, refresh and recharge your body and mind. You will look
great and feel great from the beginning of the year and beyond.
Festive Fun Programme
(October – December)
Make Your Winter Care Regime More
Pleasurable
From October to December, when the world is full
of parties, celebrations and holiday cheer, Festive
Fun Programme gets your skin prepped and protected with Honey and Oatmeal Bath, Chocolate
Body Scrub, Swedish Massage and Refreshing
Facial to heal and protect itchy, extra dry, chapped
skin, so you can happily enjoy a festive winter
with a gorgeous and glamorous look.
Price: THB 5,900++ and PHP 7,200++
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Ministerial hats stand together - gathering of the bigwigs
Dusit doffs hat to a most gracious guest
14th-17th July, 2009 – Thailand’s Office of the Narcotics
Control Board (ONCB) hosted the Senior Officials Committee Meeting & Ministerial Meeting of the Signatories to
the 1993 Memorandum of Understanding on Drug Control
between the Kingdom of Cambodia, the People’s Republic of
China, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the Union of
Myanmar, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Socialist Republic of
Vietnam, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
at the Royal Dusit Ballroom B, Dusit Thani Hotel, Cha-am District, Petchburi Province.
This most cordial and successful event provided a forum for
Thailand to reiterate its strong political will in the fight against
illicit drugs, while strengthening relations and cooperation with
other MOU partners. Subject matter included the implementation of the Sub-regional Action Plan on Drug Control in its five
principal sectors of project/activity: Demand Reduction, Drugs
and HIV/AIDS, Sustainable Alternative Development, Law Enforcement and International Cooperation on Judicial Matters
According to the current Sub-regional Action Plan (Revision
VII), it contains 22 projects – 6 currently ongoing and 16 new
project ideas for consideration – with the total budget needed for
the successful implementation of approximately US$ 20 million.
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White trilbys at sunset - Divas in the park
Jockey caps and carrots
Hua Hin/Cha-am Horse Festival 2009 at Dusit Thani Hua Hin
“Endurance Classics”Part of Hua Hin Centenary Celebrations
July 11-12, 2009
Sunday, 12 July 2009, His Excellency
Alongkorn Polabutr, Deputy Minister of
Commerce, and Mr Kanokphand Chulakasem, Governor of Sports Authority of
Thailand, presided over the opening ceremony of Hua Hin/Cha-Am Horse Festival 2009 “Endurance Classics” at Dusit
Thani Hua Hin. This event was held by
the collaboration of government sectors:
Sports Authority of Thailand, Thailand
Equestrian Federation, Hua Hin Municipality, Cha-Am Municipality, Tourism Authority of Thailand Offices in
Petchburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan, the
Thailand Post Co.,Ltd., also in the private sector: Dusit Thani Hua Hin, Max-
win Performance, GPP International Co.,
Ltd., Thai AirAsia Co., Ltd., along with
other prestigious co-sponsors.
Hua Hin/Cha-am Horse Festival 2009
“Endurance Classics”, which is a part of
Hua Hin Centenary Celebrations, was
a great success and achieved the event
committee’s aim to integrate sports into
Thailand’s tourism promotion and to
educate and encourage Thai people to
know more about equestrian sports. This
ground-breaking spectator event saw the
stunning Dusit Thani Hua Hin’s beach in
full swing with high-spirited and enthusiastic participation by the endurance athletes and their cooperative mounts in the
80 k.m. and 40 k.m. classes, along with
local amateur riders and riders from riding clubs of other provinces.
The Rock (Hin) in Hua Hin really rocked when 5,000
delighted fans attended this wonderful concert presented on
the magnificent Polo Lawn at the Dusit Thani Hua Hin with
the co-operation of Singha Corporation Co., Ltd.
With a dramatically romantic setting and electric ambience,
the concert wowed the exuberantly appreciative audience
with Thailand’s most renowned singing divas, such as Nicole
Theriault; Nantida Kaewbuasai; Kam The Star; and Warithada
Pirompakdee, who lined up alongside such renowned bands
and talented artists as ETC with a surprise appearance by Joey
Boy, Thailand’s number 1 hip-hop rapper, and top-of-the-bill
International star, Salena Jones, Asian Super Band, Keiko Lee
and Jack Lee.
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Straw hats
but no scarecrows
For the third consecutive year, Thailand’s most famous movie stars and
television personalities gathered for their annual Channel 3 celebrity bash
at the magnificent Royal Dusit Hall, Dusit Thani, Hua Hin. Not an event
for the shy and retiring, the evening was an extravaganza of lively fun and
entertainment, marking another unprecedented success for this glitzy annual event. During the evening, two of the many lucky draw tickets taken
out of the hat awarded the jubilant winners, Khun Pattanapon Kunjara
from the soap opera ‘The 4 Elements’ (TV soap opera) and Khun Jojo
Mikeoci from the soap opera ‘Mommy Dearest’ with gleaming brand
new Honda cars
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You won’t have to eat
your hat when you
book with Dusit
Snap happy
The Hua Hin Sun welcomes the return of a long-lost
relative with the revival of the “Dusit News”. This quarterly publication will provide wide-ranging coverage of new
developments and interesting events throughout the Dusit International family, uniting the traditional Thai world-class reputation for unsurpassed hospitality with new and exciting innovations that lead the field in providing like-for-like customer
satisfaction with unprecedented quality at unequalled value.
If you have stayed with us and have some snapshots of your time at Dusit Thani Hua Hin or from one of your excursions, we
would like to show your pictures to the world. Simply send the photos by e-mail to [email protected] and if one
is published in our next issue we will treat you to dinner for two at any one of our regular buffets. Photographs should be of
at least 2 MB in resolution.
Daily Dusit
Sprinter
FROM/TO
Dusit Thani, Hua Hin / Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok
VEHICLE
Mercedes Sprinter (12-seater minibus)
Departure Arrival
SCHEDULE
Dusit Thani, Hua Hin
Dusit Thani, Bangkok 11:15 Hours
14:00 Hours
Departure
Arrival
Dusit Thani, Bangkok
Dusit Thani, Hua Hin
15:00 Hours
17:30 Hours
RATE
Adult - one way / Baht.600.Child under 12 - one way / Baht.300.Advance reservation is required.
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TOQUE TALK
RESTAURANTS & BARS
Cake of the Month
The Restaurant
Open daily 6 A.M.-11 P.M. / Extension: 2499
‘The Restaurant’ is our exciting all-day international
fine-dining venue - featuring the Dusit Gourmet, totally spoiling you for choice.
Saturdays – ‘Barbecue Buffet Dinner’ and the finest local seafood and imported meats chargrilled to
perfection with salad bar and dessert buffet, all for
990 Baht (children 450)
Sundays – ‘Sunday Lunch Buffet’.
For only 600 Baht (children 300 Baht), you can enjoy
a delicious leisurely buffet of local and international
dishes.
Mondays – ‘Carvery Buffet Dinner’.
Selection of imported and local meats carved to your
liking, with all the trimmings, assorted fresh salads,
terrines, imported oysters and smoked Norwegian
salmon priced at 850 Baht (children 400 Baht).
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Open daily 6-10:30 P.M. / Extension: 2699
Enjoy Italian favourites in the delightful alfresco ambience of San Marco.
Wednesdays - are ‘Pasta Factory Buffet Dinner’
nights – Our ever-popular Italian buffet, with a design-your-own-pasta station, antipasto buffet and
a range of mouth-watering desserts and Italian ice
creams, all for just 850 Baht.
“SPACE HELMET - SECRET HEAVENLY DELIGHT”
Caramelized pear with bavarois and chocolate ganache on almond biscuit
Nightcap of the Week
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Ban Benjarong
EVERY MONDAY : Carvery Night
EVERY WEDNESDAY : Pasta Factory
Open daily 6-10:30 P.M. / Extension: 2799
(Closed on Wednesdays & Thursdays)
The unique cuisine of Thailand served overlooking
the lagoon, either in air-conditioned comfort or outdoors on the terrace.
Fridays - ‘Thai Market Night’, traditional buffet and
range of foodstalls, with a great selection of regional
and local Thai cuisine, accompanied by graceful Thai
dance performances, priced at 850 Baht.
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Rim Talay Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill open daily, weather permitting,
from 6-10.30 P.M.
Drinks to 11.00 P.M. / Food last order 10.30 P.M.
(Closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Mondays)
International fine dining in a wonderful beachside
setting.
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The Polo Bar
Open daily 5 P.M.-1 A.M. (Closed on Tuesdays)
Pre-dinner drinks or after-dinner cocktails, the Polo
Bar is a relaxed and elegant place to get together.
Our resident quartet entertains nightly. Try our speciality coffees. Happy Hours nightly 5-8 P.M.
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Lobby Lounge
Open daily 10 A.M.- Midnight
A relaxing place to watch the world go by, enjoy the
great views. Traditional afternoon tea is served daily.
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Sala Thip
Open daily 10 A.M.-7 P.M.
A great poolside location to relax, play and enjoy your
preferred choice of drinks and light refreshments.
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Room Service
EVERY FRIDAY :Thai Market Night
EVERY SATURDAY : The Seafood Barbecue
24 hours daily
Please refer to the Room Service Menu in your inroom Directory of Services for a delicious selection of
food at any time of the day or night.
Somtums you win,
Somtums you lose!
Following a nationwide round
of competitions to find the
best somtum recipe, the grand
final took place at Le Cordon
Bleu Dusit Culinary School
on Saturday 25 July 2009. The
six finalists, all winners in their
respective regions, competed
against each other to impress the
panel of discerning judges. The
competition was of an extremely high standard with little to
choose from between the highly
accomplished finalists. However,
after much deliberation, high-
San Marco
Ask our bartender which one it is this week
Beauty Salon
Open from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. (closed on Wednesdays)
Shampoo & Blow Dry
Baht 350
Shampoo / Cut/ Blow Dry
Baht 600 (Man)/Baht 1,000 (Woman)
Baht 450 (Child)
Hair Setting
Baht 600
Hair Steam Treatment
Baht 600
Permanent Wave (Perming)Baht 4,000
Manicure or Pedicure
Baht 450
Paraffin Wax Spa
Baht 450
Waxing / Beehive
Baht 900
Hair Beading
Baht 60/120 (Per string)
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est award was bestowed on Ms.
Chulawadee Somsa-ard, a 16years-old daughter of a roadside somtum vendor. She won
over the judges by producing
delicious somtum wraps with
smoked salmon and choc balls
dessert with somtum jelly fillings. The runner-up prize went
to Ms. Napaporn Kanjan, Surin Vocational College student,
who created the somtum burger.
A special prize was also awarded
to Mr. Thatchai Karbpetch from
Chiangmai Vocational College
for his creativity in applying the
unique northern style into his
somtum dish. All three students
received a prestigious scholarship
to study full-time at Le Cordon
Bleu Dusit Culinary School.
There was also a special cookoff competition between six
vocational instructors for a
scholarship at Le Cordon Bleu
Dusit, resulting with Acharn
Martruedee Chunhabundit, an
instructor from Eamlaor Vocational College, emerging as victor of the day.
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The Hua Hin Sun, Aug/Sept 2009
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Our beloved Queen Sirikit was born on the 12th August 1932. Her
Majesty’s compassion for and tireless dedication to improving the
lives of the people of Thailand has gone far beyond the call of duty
and her contribution to the nation is beyond measure.
Her Majesty’s deep understanding and closeness to the most
needy in Thai society has earned her the title of “Mother of the
Nation”. With a practical and informed approach to the problems
and aspirations of Thais from all walks of life, Her Majesty has exhibited a most admirable and highly respected ability to inspire
and guide projects that have had direct and lasting benefits to the
nation and received worldwide recognition.
HM Queen Sirikit
Thailand celebrates the birthday of
Happy Birthday to
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit
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The Hua Hin Sun, Aug/Sept 2009
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