thani talk 2015 november
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Thani Talk, a monthly news magazine published by Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach, serves expatriates near Bangkok, Thailand.TRANSCRIPT
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NONTHABURI NEIGHBORHOOD REACH
Serving the Nonthaburi community and supporting local charities since 1994 NOVEMBER 2015
Now online at: www.issuu.com/nnrthanitalk
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NNR Bazaar
Nov. 5
Charity
News
Restaurant:
Tawandang
Grapevine
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NNR BOARD 2015-2016
NNR (Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach) is a not-for-profit organization of
volunteers dedicated to serving the Nonthaburi community and supporting local
charities since 1994. We achieve this by publishing Thani Talk, a free monthly
magazine that has a distribution of 1,400 copies, as well as hosting an annual charity
bazaar. We host monthly socials and organize monthly tours. There are no
membership dues, and anyone living in Nonthaburi is already a member.
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NNR Guide
Chairperson Mare Harvey [email protected]
Vice Chairperson Henrietta Bullinger [email protected]
Treasurer Livonia Winkles [email protected]
Activity/Tour
Coordinators
Jesmin Tarana
Susanne Rodrigues
084-388-4457
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Coordinators
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NNR & Community Events Inside This Issue
NNR Social: Running Dinner 4
NNR Tour: Baipai Cooking School 5
NNR Charity Bazaar Nov. 5 8
Cover Story: Sports Roundup 10
Community Fitness, Dance, Tutors 18
Charities 20
Around Nonthaburi & Beyond 34
Asian Culture 101: How to Wai 39
Travel: Cambodia 42
Highlights: NNR October Tour 46
Restaurant Review: Tawandang 48
Highlights: Social at Le Bouchon 29
Grapevine Tips 24
Meet More NNR Board Members
I am the Thani Talk Advertis-
ing Coordinator and have been
doing this for about 2 to 3 years.
My family and I moved here
from the United States over 15
years ago. I have kept busy by
raising three children and helping
out in different ways in the
community. Through the years, I have enjoyed
volunteering with ISB’s PTA and the Booster
Club, and meeting people through the NNR.
I also enjoy biking, traveling, and learning
new things.
After that brief cultural experience, we had
always kept the possibility of living in Thailand
as an option. I still remember shopping for
fruits and vegetables outside the “Green Gate”!
This is my first year serving as Treasurer
on the NNR Board. I’m a professional tax and
financial accountant and still maintain a small
account load to maintain skills and my federal
license.
I enjoy cooking, outdoor activities and
spending quality time traveling, or staying at
home with family and friends.
In addition to NNR, I volunteer my time
and expertise to a variety of charitable organiza-
tions such as: Project New Hope International, a
nonprofit serving the impoverished in Trujillo,
Peru & Ecuador, and the Mid India Christian
Mission, a nonprofit sponsorship organization
for widows and children in India.
Laura Sadowski
Livonia Winkles
I’m a U.S. citizen, and my
family and I relocated to Thailand
in July 2014. We originally fell in
love with Thailand in 2004, when
we lived in Danicha Garden
Condos in Nichada while on
temporary assignment.
Until
Nov. 8
Baan Lae Suan Fair (home décor) at
Muang Thong Thani
Nov. 3-29 “Shared Moments” Art Exhibit at
Neilson Hays Library
Nov. 7 Music Run by AIA at Rama 9 Park
Nov. 7 Soroptimist Fundraiser at Dusit Thani
Hotel
Nov. 7 Thanksgiving Home Fundraiser at
Dhurakij Bundit University
Nov. 10 NNR Tour: Baipai Cooking School
Nov. 28 NNR Social: Running Dinner
Nov. 28 Ploenchit Fair at Bangkok Patana
School
Nov. 29 Elton John Concert at Muang Thong
Thani
Nov. 26 Thanksgiving in USA
Nov. 12-
13 Ice Age Live at Muang Thong Thani
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If you you’d like to know more, keep reading….
Anyone can join and it’s lots of fun!
The Running Dinner is a progressive dinner where you will have your starter, main course and dessert
at different homes. You will be with your spouse for the entire night. You do not have to run; a bike or
golf cart will be perfect to travel between houses, as all meals will be in, or very near, to Nichada.
We also ask that if you sign up, you are able to host a meal for 8 people in Nichada or within golf cart
range of Nichada.
One week before the event, you will be contacted and asked to host a starter, main, or dessert for about
8 people on the evening of Nov. 28th. If you have an allergy, let us know, and if you are hosting for
someone with an allergy, we will let you know.
The ‘Run’ will start at 7.30 pm. It´s important to be on time at every course. Each course takes roughly
an hour with 15 minutes’ travel time between the courses.
There are no rules when it comes to what you can serve when you are the host. It’s always nice to
bring a bottle of something to your host for your other courses.
You will not know where you will be going for your starter until the day before the Running Dinner,
and you will not know who will join you until the course begins!
Then you will not know where, or with whom, your next course will be, until the end of your starter
and so on….
After dessert, everyone will find out where the after party will be, and that’s where we all see each
other for a drink and a dance. It’s a fun and delicious evening!!
If you are keen to join in the fun; sign up at [email protected] before the 13th of November
2015. We need your name, spouse´s name, address, phone number and any allergies.
For more information, please send an email to [email protected]. Hope to see you there!
NNR Running Dinner Team .
NNR November Social
Running Dinner On Saturday 28th of November
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November 10th NNR Tour:
BaiPai Thai Cooking School
For this month’s tour we will travel to Baipai
Thai Cooking School on Ngamwong Wan Road in
Chatuchak district. It's located in a traditional open
air, Thai-style, wooden house set in a lovely
tranquil garden.
We will start the tour with a walk to a local
Thai market for an introduction about ingredients.
Or we can visit the Herb Garden of the school (the
group can choose).
The course is taught in English by profes-
sional instructors and is very hands on. Every
participant will have her own cooking station and
will learn the techniques necessary to prepare a
Thai meal. We will cook three different dishes and
enjoy the food together.
It's a wonderful way to learn about an
essential part of Thai culture!
Date: November 10th
Meeting Time: 7:45am
Meeting Venue: At ISB, outside Chevron theatre
Maximum participants: 12
Price: 2,250 baht
(includes cooking class, lunch and transportation)
Payment must be made in advance to Susanne by
the evening of November 5th
Please notify us of specific dietary requirements
RSVP: Susanne Rodrigues at:
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Raffle Tickets On Sale!
For !ckets, contact:
Tara Faseler at: [email protected],
Patricia Smith at: [email protected]
Support
NNR Chari es.
Buy Raffle Tickets
and win Prizes!
More than 120 terrific prizes! iPhone S6;
iPad;
two B5,000 vouchers, SJ Jewelers;
B3,000 dinner voucher, Kempinski Hotel;
B3,000 dinner voucher, St. Regis Hotel;
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and much, much more!
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Sports & Events at ISB
Our expatriate community here in Pakkred is
blessed with a wealth of venues and resources for
sports activities that help us stay active and fit.
For children, ISB’s after-school activities,
from dance to gymnastics to sports, are further
supplemented by regional sports leagues such as
Bangkok Youth Soccer, North Bangkok Basketball
League, and Bangkok Baseball & Softball Associ-
ation. Be sure to keep up with news from the
school’s Community Activities Office for league
registration details and other important infor-
mation that may interest your family.
For adults, sports groups also cover a wide
and diverse spectrum. Whatever your athletic
avocation may be, there is a good chance that
there’s a group of fellow enthusiasts who would
like to get together.
The Community Activities Office (CAO) at
ISB aims to provide an exemplary, well-rounded
program for community-related after school
opportunities. We allow for participation in a wide
variety of recreational, educational and competi-
tive athletics and activities in a safe, dynamic,
enjoyable and encouraging environment.
These activities are run and operated by
members of the ISB Community, for the ISB
Community. Volunteer parents and students are an
integral facet of the program. Many of the activi-
ties involve a fee, which is used to cover the cost
of operating the activity, including payments to
instructors. Some activities run year-round, with
others going for a semester or in a 2-3 month time
period.
The CAO provides assistance and support to
these activities; helping with registration, pay-
ments, facilities booking, general finances, and
being a central location for parents and students to
get information about these activities. We endeav-
or to enable volunteers to focus on running a quali-
Sports Round Up Beginning on page 12, Thani Talk introduces
you to a variety of community sports groups for
adults. From Zumba dancing to tennis to bicycling
to Masters swimming, the organizers welcome you.
If one of the groups piques your interest, get
in touch. It’s a terrific way to make new friends.
Sports groups in Bangkok are not limited to
what’s conveniently available to us here in Nontha-
buri. In other parts of town, groups such as the
Thailand Tigers (Australian Rules Football), The
Bangkok Cricket League, and Bangkok Soidawgz
(Ultimate Frisbee) also meet up on a regular basis.
Check your trusty Bangkok Guide (available
at major book stores) for a complete listing of all
sports groups that the City of Angels has to offer.
ty activity without having to worry about many of
the mundane tasks involved. We also strive to
bring cohesiveness to all the organizations by
streamlining and standardizing some of the
processes being used.
These activities operate mainly within the
ISB community, although some will represent
ISB in competitions with other schools, both in
Bangkok and in the SE Asian region.
Elementary, Middle School & High School
activities-clubs are offered each semester and can
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change each year, depending on who is available
and willing to offer activities. These will normally
be held directly after school, whereas the commu-
nity activities are offered after school, and also
after 5pm when our school sports teams are
finished with the athletic facilities.
Current Community Activities:
Cub Scouts / Girl Scouts / Boys Scouts
After School Dance Program
ISB Music Program
ISB Gymnastics Club
Panther Swim Team
Panther Tennis Team
Bangkok Youth Soccer
North Bangkok Basketball League
Bangkok Baseball & Softball Association
Panther Paws Track & Field
Colgate Palmolive Triathlon
Non-ISB students are allowed to participate in:
Girl Scouts
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
BYS (Bangkok Youth Soccer)
BBSA (Bangkok Baseball Softball Association)
NBBL (North Bangkok Basketball League)
Colgate Kids Triathlon
Non-ISB students (with at least one sibling
currently attending ISB) may be allowed to
participate in the following community activities.
Applications to these activities must be made on a
case-by-case basis.
After School Dance
Instrumental Music Program
ISB Panther Gymnastics Club
ISB Panther Swim Team / Learn to Swim Lessons
Panther Tennis
Panther Paws Track & Field
Please feel free to stop by the office at any time!
My assistants are: Khun Fon, Community Activi-
ties Secretary, and Khun Venus, CAO/Athletics IT
Secretary.
Bob Connor,
ISB Community Activities Coordinator
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Tuesday Women’s Tennis - Come join a great
group of ladies for a fun morning of tennis. We
have eight regular players that meet at 8am Tues-
day mornings at the Nichada courts for two hours
of intermediate level tennis. Substitutes are always
needed! The fee for regular players is 350 baht per
semester to cover balls. Contact: Mary McCarty
Our neighborhood bicycling group is
called Pathum Thani Jakayans, and its Face-
book group is by invitation.
Chris Oglesby coordinates the week-
end rides, which are often split into different
groups depending on type of bike and length
of ride.
Meg Sine and Kevin Sypolt organize
the weekday rides. The Monday ride is usu-
ally around 35-40 km, good for those who
are new to riding here. It is usually done on a
mountain bike or hybrid. The Wednesday
ride is a bit faster and longer, approximately
50-60km, and riders use a road or mountain
bike.
There is also a monthly weekend bike
hash about 2 hours outside of Bangkok.
For information, please contact Chris
([email protected]), or
Meg ([email protected]).
Men’s Saturday Tennis - Informal games of early
Saturday morning tennis at the old ISB courts.
7am to 9:30am. Sometimes the group also plays
on holiday mornings.
Contact: Andrew McCarty at: 085-238-3194, or
Friday Tennis Group - Intermediate level at
Nichada Courts. 7:30am to 9:30am.
Contact: Apple at: [email protected]
Community Sports for Adults
Bicycling Club
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Tennis Groups
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"Zumba is a fun activity, and classes have been
offered for more than 5 years in Nichada! Zumba
class is where you mix a variety of dancing
rhythms with aerobic fitness. After an hour of
dancing you can feel the results: body work and a
high spirit! We offer classes at Chaengwatana
Community Church on Mondays, Tuesdays (Latin
Rhythms), Wednesdays and Fridays, from 7:30am
to 8:30am.
The local Zumba group was started by our dearest
friend Mary Turner at the end of 2010. After she
left, Deana Turner taught us, and now we have a
team of six instructors. We have over 90 people
on our Zumba mailing list. On September 21st.
we celebrated "Zumba Peace Day" with a special
celebration for our participants, and on October
12th. and 14th. we participated in "Party in Pink
Breast Cancer Prevention Program" at Sheraton
Sukhumvit and Marriott.
Zumba and La n Rhythm Dance Classes
In addition to sharing the joys of Zumba and Latin
Rhythms, we also support charity activities.
Participants contribute a donation for each class,
and teachers later donate all of the proceeds to
local charity projects.
If you want to know more about Zumba & Latin
Rhythms classes and/or be part of our weekly
mailing list, please contact Anita Palazuelos at:
087 560 4115 or email her at:
Or just come and enjoy! No reservations needed!!
COME AND JOIN US!! BE PART OF OUR FUN
GROUP STARTING EACH MORNING WITH
MUSIC AND JOY!!
Ja, Janel, Blanca, Anita, Sanja and Stacey Your Zumba and Rhythms Team
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Volleyball is a fun team sport. Unfortunately there
are limited spaces for people to play. About 10
years ago interested ISB staff members started a
small game in the school’s Rajendra Gym on
Monday and Wednesday evenings. It was a place
for players of all levels to come and have a fun
game of volleyball with friends.
Today, these volleyball games still take place
from 6:30pm - 9pm. Since it started the group of
people who come and play changes on a regular
basis, but there is a strong core member group that
continues to show up and play. Staff, parents and
their spouses living near ISB are welcome to come
and join the group. The goal is to simply provide a
location for people to enjoy volleyball, get some
exercise and have a good time.
Community Volleyball
Date & Time : Monday and Wednesday
evenings, 6:30pm - 9pm.
Location : ISB’s Rajendra Hall Gymnasium
What to Bring : Appropriate clothing, footwear
and bottle of water.
Contact Person : Pat Ripley at:
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Masters Swimming
" I cannot fly, but swimming is the next best thing.
The water is my sky. Most swimmers are just
superheroes who have to settle for the nearest
pool. So the next time you go swimming close your
eyes. Enjoy the weightless freedom and liberation.
Swimming is the best sport in the world—it feels
just like flying." (Author unknown)
Start "flying" with Masters swimming! There are
two groups in the Nichada area. One meets in the
morning and the other in the afternoon. The morn-
ing group swims on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 7:30am - 8:30am at the Nichada Pool.
Contact Kevin Sypolt at [email protected] for
more information about the morning group.
The ISB afternoon group has been swimming on
Mondays at 4:30pm at the ISB 25-metre pool.
Contact Wendy Van Bramer at
[email protected] for more information.
In addition, there is a a Masters Swimming
Google group that shares information on
swimming, local swimming events and has a small
workout bank that all can contribute to and
use. Write to at Wendy’s email address above if
you would like to be added to the masters swim-
ming Google group.
The mission statement of ISB Masters Swimming
is to promote health, wellness, and fitness, for
adults in the ISB community through swimming.
Goals and objectives
To encourage and promote improved physical
fitness and health in adults
To offer adults the opportunity to participate in
lifelong fitness program
To offer educational information
on swimming to adults
To provide workouts and motivation
to Masters swimmers
To provide information on local and interna-
tional Masters swimming events
To enhance fellowship and camaraderie
among Masters swimmers
To have fun!
Non-ISB members may need to sign a waiver.
Please contact Wendy ([email protected] ) for
more information if you are not part of the ISB
community.
Wendy Van Bramer
A Masters swimmer
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25 or older.
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The Community Fitness and Activities page lists local classes/groups that meet regularly.
Some have fees associated with them, while others are free. Please contact each group leader
for more information.
If you would like to list your group here, please submit your announcement by the 15th of each
month to [email protected].
Yoga&Meditation
MEDITATION COURSES -Individual or Group Learn TM (Transcendental Medita�on). Relieves
stress and anxiety. Improves health, academic,
athle�c, and professional performance. Anyone can
learn. Expert instruc�on by a 35-year teacher of
medita�on.
Contact Ellie Edelhoff for more informa!on
www.TM.org,
www.tmeduca!on.org,www.DavidLynchFounda!o
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YOGA WITH NAPISA
Monday, 8:45-10:15 am: All levels, Energize and
Restora�ve Yoga. Wednesday 7:30-9am: Level 2,
Wednesday 5:30-6:45 pm: Level 1-2, Friday 7:30-
8:45 am: Level 1- 2 @ Nichada Fitness Studio above
Starbucks.
Contact Napisa C. Pant, 086-975-7187,
[email protected], FB: YogaWithNapisa
KUNDALINI YOGA-Flexible Yoga for Mind
and Body Beginners to advanced welcome! Tuesdays 9am-
10:30am or Fridays 8-9:30am Danicha Condo
39/289. Private classes available.
Contact Kers!n Wild [email protected]
086-372-9750
IYENGAR YOGA Iyengar yoga classes at the Regent, from Beginners
to Advanced Asanas. Every weekday (Monday to
Friday) from 08:00 am. to 09:30 am.
Contact: 0812853050, Juan Bodan, Iyengar and
Ashtanga yoga Cer!fied. For more informa!on
about Juan please visit hCp://kripa-yoga.com/
Sports
BIKING Weekend bike rides, leaving from back gate at
7am, 50+km on mtn bikes.
Contact Chris:
Weekday rides leave the back gate at 7:30 a.m.
Distance and terrain varies with groups for both
road bikes and mountain/hybrid bikes.
Contact Meg: [email protected] or
084-908-9388
RANGER BOOTCAMP: Come have fun and get fit at Ranger Bootcamp!
All fitness levels are welcome!
Class Times: 7:30am, Monday - Friday + addi�onal
day/night classes per demand
Loca�on: Varies depending on class and �me
Fees: varies
Contact: Jack at [email protected]
or 087-552-6007
MASTERS SWIMMING Nichada Pool, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-8:30.
Every swimmer is welcome. Contact Kevin:
[email protected] or Kers!n:
[email protected] 086-372-9750
TENNIS WITH SAGI Certified tennis coach, teaching the Play & Stay
method on Nichada tennis court, for all ages and
levels. Private lessons and groups of up to four.
7 days a week, flexible hours.
Tennis is EASY, FUN and HEALTHY, see you
on the court!
Contact Sagi Luft at 092-271-2110
Email: [email protected]
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DanceClassesBOLLYWOOD DANCE Bollywood dance is an exci�ng and upbeat fusion of
Western and Eastern dances with tradi�onal
classical Indian dance styles. It’s funky, it’s sexy, it’s
fun... and it’s a great workout! If you love to dance –
this is for you!
Morning classes: Wednesdays or Thursdays 9:30-
10:30am
Evening classes: Mondays 5-6pm
All classes held in Nichada. For loca!ons and further
informa!on, contact Irit: 0860044840
SPIRIT DANCE Join the party in a dance fitness/wellness class.
Swing and sway in a carefree and fun filled
environment, to great music from virtually every
genre. Spirit Dance incorporates various dance arts
as well as movement from mar�al and healing arts,
and it embodies a holis�c approach: Strength,
mobility and flexibility for your body, with bliss,
delight and ela�on for your mind. Let your hair
down. Let your SPIRIT soar. Let your life DANCE.
Classes are at a drop-in basis. Fridays, 9.30-10.30am,
at Dance Studio above Starbucks For further info,
contact Irit: 0860044840 [email protected]
TutorialsPIANO LESSONS FOR ALL AGES and ALL LEVELS
By experienced professional with a Masters from University of Ariz. in Piano Performance and experience
teaching at Westover School in Connec�cut. Place: 39/891 Regent Price: 1000 baht per 30 minutes
Contact Info: [email protected] Tel: 091-878-6283
LATIN RHYTHYMS DANCE Improve your dance skills in different rhythms:
cumbia, salsa, merengue, bachata, rock and roll,
pop.
Mondays: 8:30-9:30 advanced
Tuesdays: 8:30-9:30 beginners
Wednesdays: 8:30-9:30 advanced
One more day will be opened for beginners.
All classes held in Nichada Raintree 39/776
Contact: Blanca De la Vega Tel 0863483287
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On October 11, in support of Breast Cancer
Awareness Month, NNR organized a breast cancer
screening session for local women workers. The
goal was to raise awareness and provide an oppor-
tunity for early detection of this potentially life
threatening disease in some of the Thai women in
our neighborhood.
The majority of Thai women diagnosed with
breast cancer are already in the advanced stages (3
& 4) of the disease, leading to high mortality rates.
This could have been avoided had they been diag-
nosed in the early stages and received correct treat-
ment at the appropriate time.
NNR is pleased to report that all women
checked at the October 11 screening program got a
clean bill of health.
Over 30 women from the workers camp
came along to Nichada Plaza, they were shown an
educational video about self examination, given a
presentation about breast cancer, and learned how
to detect lumps by practicing on breast moulds. In
addition those who chose to, were offered a clini-
cal breast exam. Two volunteer doctors performed
the breast exams in a screened off room provided
by Nichada: Dr Rani is a member of the Bangkok
Breast Cancer (BBC) support group; Dr. Sally is
part of our own community and an active member
of the Association for the Promotion of the Status
of Women (APSW).
The worker women
were given lunch and a
reusable cotton shopping
bag containing brochures
in Thai about early
detection and the disease
itself.
Students from the
ISB Breast Cancer Sup-
port Group were also
there to entertain chil-
dren with activities while
their mothers were being
examined.
As a followup to the October program, wom-
en over 40 and others needing additional screening
were taken to Mongkutwattana Hospital for a
mammogram and ultrasound. This was possible
thanks to the generous contribution of some of our
community families who were sponsoring, and
donations from NNR.
Good News from NNR-funded
Breast Cancer Screening
for Local Workers
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Want to make a difference? Want to feel
more balance in life? The Home for Destitute,
located nearby off Tiwanon Road, is a government
homeless shelter that offers food, shelter, and
medical assistance to over 400 destitute people in
the area.
Initially a shelter for about 245 people, it has
grown in numbers since my initial visit over two
years ago. Khun Thanida, a staff member, recog-
nized the need of the more capable residents to use
their hands and be productive. Thus, the “craft
team” was born.
From their humble beginnings in a small
exercise room braiding strips of old t-shirts into
rugs, the craft team has moved into the administra-
tion building and has expanded their wares.
Khun Manipa, a shelter resident, and others
on the crafts team work tirelessly sewing the rugs,
wine bags, and most recently Halloween
bags. These are bright orange pumpkin bags that
are perfect for trick-or treating and were made
available for sale through Facebook.
Hand-sewn, reusable Christmas gift bags
will be on sale at the upcoming NNR Bazaar! The
residents who make bags receive a percentage of
the profits. Remaining proceeds are reinvested in
the craft team program.
For example, with money from their sales at
last year’s NNR Bazaar and Nichada’s Secret
Garden night market, the shelter crafts team bought
an industrialized sewing machine.
Thursdays at 10 a.m. are our weekly NNR
visits to the home where we check in with the craft
team as well as visit the wards of the more elderly
and disabled women. Though I speak little Thai,
these women have become dear friends.
Imagine our joy to return to the shelter this
past August, after being away for summer break,
to see new humble entrepreneurial ventures such
as raising100 ducks (selling the duck eggs),
“farming” frogs (to eat/sell), planting vegetable
gardens (as physical activity for residents and to
supplement their meals), and a new croquet set for
leisure play.
If you have 1-2 hours a week, please join us
on Thursdays for a truly cherished and unforgetta-
ble experience helping in the community.
Marie Lewis
Volunteering at the Home for the Destitute will be
one of the memories I will cherish from my time
spent in Thailand. I have learned that a warm
smile is all you need to communicate and brighten
someone’s day. What sweet people reside here,
and it is a privilege to visit and learn from them.
Diana Nelson
Join the Volunteers Who Help the Homeless
Over the past month, I have had the opportunity
to reach out to the woman and children at Home
for the Destitute. My time given has been very
little: separating and handing out donated clothing
to prepping and delivering fresh fruit. Yet this
small offering has brought tremendous returns by
teaching me what it means to live in thanksgiv-
ing. I am always touched by the expressions of
thanks that I receive, be it a simple smile or the
blowing of kisses. Despite their trials, they find
ways to say thank you. I leave with a greater de-
termination to do the same.” Amy Dent
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NNR Dona on Funds
New School Chairs
NNR Welfare co-chairs Jennifer Skobel and
Wanda Grove recently visited a school run by the
Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disa-
bilities (CCD).
CCD used donated NNR funds to buy 30 chairs
for the young students at the school.
In a thank you note sent to NNR, CCD project
director Chariya Saenwian said that NNR funds
left over after purchasing the chairs will be used
for a children’s Christmas party in December.
CCD’s Lydia George invites donors to contact the
group at: www.ccdthailand.org
In addition to visiting CCD, Jennifer and Wanda
also stay in touch with other NNR grant recipients
plus additional charity groups in our community.
They make sure your donations to NNR are put to
good use!
Dona!ons of In-Kind GiGs, Skills and Time
Thank You!
To:
Harvey family for
donating a ping
pong table to the
Cholprathan
Songkoh School..
Luisa Ragher for
donating a Foosball
table to the Baan
Rajawadee home
for disabled boys.
Steve and Wanda
Grove for
donating their time,
skills and supplies
to repair and paint a
fence at the Bumble
Bee Free Library.
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Heard It Through the GRAPEVINE This column offers a chance to share all those good finds and tips that are helpful to
others. If you have tips to share, please send them to Liz at [email protected].
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Music Run: A Fun Family Race
As parents we sometimes struggle to find
new or different things that we can do together as
a family on weekends without the influence of
iPads, Minecraft and other enthusiasm killers.
On November 7, there will be a Music Run
at Suan Luang Rama 9 Park which might interest
your family. My family attended last November,
and we highly recommend it.
At the time it was Mum & Dad (well into
our mid-life crises), 7-year-old Sophia and 4-year
-old Jack (or as he said….”nearly 5!”).
With more than 10,000 participants, the
event was much bigger than we had expected.
There was plenty of music and excitement
before the start of the race, with organizers
getting everyone pumped up for the run and
lobbing free T-Shirts and other gifts into the air
for people to catch. The race itself was a pleasant
5km run (or walk if you prefer) around the park
with strategically placed speakers playing music
of all tastes to encourage you along the way.
After the run there were refreshments and
food available as well as a DJ music concert
which was alcohol free and great fun for the
whole family.
Music Run was well organized and a lot of
fun.
Jason, Saori, Sophia and Jack Dunn.
Event: The Music Run by AIA
Date: November 7, 2015
Website:
http://www.themusicrun.com/events/bangkok
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Vision Center Just Around the Corner
Best Smoothie at Best Price
There’s a great new vision center, Visionaries
Optical, located in the Oasis Shopping Center on
Samakkee Rd., right next to Baan Kimchi Korean
Grill. I made an appointment and was seen the
very next day. The doctor was friendly and spoke
a little English. The project manager, Khun Lak-
sami, spoke excellent English and was available
for translation during every step. She was helpful
and confident.
The equipment used for my eye test was brand
new, as they have only been open for a few
weeks. In my opinion, it was NOT outdated.
They had an excellent selection of frames, from
designer to children's. The shop also had contact
lenses on site.
They are open 7 days a week, from 10am-5pm. I
have seen them stay open past 5pm on occasion.
I think the prices are fantastic. I bought two pairs
of glasses, both with progressive lenses and an
Outside of the front entrance to Nichada, near
the 7-Eleven, is a local smoothie stand. The
fresh coconut smoothie keeps me coming back
and is 35 baht.
It’s refreshing especially on a hot day. Other
favorites are the manao (fresh squeezed lime)
smoothie and the chocolate one (Milo based, I
think). The chocolate smoothie tastes like a rich,
chocolatey mousse. There are berry smoothies
such as strawberry, blueberry, etc. that are syrup
based. The price is great, the service is always
with a smile, and worth any wait. What will I
miss most? My favorite is the fresh coconut
smoothie! Try it out!!
anti-scratch coating. Including the eye exam, the
total cost was 3,790 baht. The glasses will be
ready in two days. She said that was standard,
but we could put a rush on them if we wanted.
The business phone number is 084-693-5482. So
happy they are close to Nichada now!
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Highlights: October NNR Social at Le Bouchon
On October 15, residents gathered at the
brand new Le Bouchon Sports Bar at the old
Nichada Plaza for a relaxing evening of chitchat,
hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and Foosball.
NNR socials alternate between morning gath-
erings and evening socials.
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Around Nonthaburi and Beyond
Chaengwattana Community Church
Sunday Service—9:30am
Encouraging Women—Wed., 9:30am
Men’s Meeting—Thurs., 5am
Community Prayer—Thursdays 7:30-8:30am
High School Youth Group—Sundays 6pm
Middle School Youth Group—Thursdays 6:30pm
cccthailand.org (02-911-6700)
Catholic Mass in Nonthaburi
Our Lady of Mercy Church
69/13 Moo 1, Tiwanon Rd. Ban Mai, Pakkred.
English Mass: Sundays at 5:15pm
Contact us at: [email protected]
Discover the Rosary, contact Chris at
Synagogue
Beth Elisheva Synagogue, Mikveh & Jewish
Center 121 Soi SaiNamThip 2, Sukhumvit Road, Soi 22
Tel: 02-663-0244; Fax: 663-0245
Mosque
Soi Prasert Issaram Mosque
8 Moo 3 Soi Prasert Issaram, Pakkred, Nonthaburi
Neighborhood mosque near Nichada Thani.
Buddhist Temple
Wat Bua Khwan (วดับวัขวญั)
1 Moo 9 Ngamwongwan Road,
Muang, Nonthaburi
02-952-8062; Watbuakhwan.com Popular local
temple offering merit-making, prayer, blessings
and funeral services. 15 minutes from Nichada. Go
via Samakkee Road, on shortcut soi just before the
expressway on-ramp near Ngamwongwan.
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Ice Age Live Stage Show
(Presented by 20th Century Fox)
Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani
Nov. 12 to 15
Tickets available at Thaiticketmajor.com
Tel. 02-262-3456
Elton John All the Hits Tour
Live in Bangkok
Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani
November 29, 2015
9pm
Live Nation BEC Tero Entertainment Co., Ltd
Tickets available at Thaiticketmajor.com
Tel. 0 2262 3456
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
50/33 Moo 4 Chaengwattana Road
Sunday Worship Service—9 a.m. (in English)
Family History Research—by appt. (Natalie Han-
sen, 098-671-6500)
Strengthening Families course—10:30 a.m. Oct.
27, Nov. 10, 24, Dec. 8 (#39/1025 Premier Place 2)
Youth Group (ages 12-18)—Wednesdays, 6:30
p.m., Nichada
Contact Marie Lewis at 092-581-9606
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Asian Culture 101: How to Wai Properly
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Students at Pattaya City School 11 paying respect
to their teachers during an annual Wai Khru (Wai
Teachers) ceremony. The students prostrate at
the teachers’ feet, put their hands on the floor and
lower their heads to their hands. The teachers
return the students’ greeting with the traditional
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traditional wai used when greeting a monk or
Buddha image. The clasped hands are held high
in front of the forehead. Performed with hands at
a much higher level than the chest or nose, this
wai is an expression of utmost respect to a
superior.
The above photo illustrates the traditional hand
level for a wai from a young person to an elder.
The student holds her hands higher than nose level
and greets her teacher with hands at her eyebrow
level, with head slightly bowed. The teacher
returns the greeting with hands held at chest level.
The young ladies above are of similar age and
greet one another with hands clasped respectfully
in front of their chests. The degree with which
they bow their heads may possibly indicate that
one may be a subordinate, or is younger.
The “Wai” is a traditional form of greeting
in Thailand and other parts of Asia. Here in the
Kingdom of Smiles, the wai is used instead of a
handshake, in most situations.
While it is perfectly fine for a foreigner to
extend a hand for a handshake, it is a gesture of
good well to return a wai and to do so properly.
To offer a wai in a respectful manner, bring
your hands together and keep your elbows close
to your sides. Place your hands at the levels
recommended below and lower your head as
appropriate. As for the problem of knowing
when to wai or not: When in doubt, wait for a
cue from the Thai person you’re meeting.
Knowing how to greet others properly in
your host country will help you make a good
first impression and get you off to a good start.
Liz Lu
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spent most of his life in the US where he earned his Master’s
Degree in Counseling Psychology and completed his
internship before working in both residential settings and
private practice. In 2003, he was offered a full time position
as the only Western Psychologist at Bumrungrad Hospital
where he spent five years in clinic before going into private
practice. Now with offices in both Bangkok and Pattaya, Carl
specializes in clients dealing with life changes, relationship
conflict, depression, anxiety and stress and also focuses on
both adolescents and adults with self esteem issues.
For a confidential appointment please call
089 680 3503 or [email protected]
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Cambodia: A 3-Day Tour
We arrived in Siem Reap on a Saturday afternoon
at The Shinta Mani Club and promptly went on a
tour of of Bantaey Srei (the pink temple), Ta
Prohm (the jungle temple) and Pre Rup for sunset.
The tour was arranged by the excellent hotel staff
upon our arrival. We saw many temples on a 3-day
Angkor Wat pass bought on Saturday afternoon at
about 2pm. If you buy your pass after 4:30pm, then
the count begins the next day.
Bantaey Srei is about a one-hour drive from Siem
Reap. It is a unique pink sandstone, one-level tem-
ple with amazing intricate carvings. It was built by
a member of the royal court rather than a king.
Ta Prohm (the jungle temple) makes you feel like
you have just walked into a scene from Tomb
Raiders. The magnificent trees and roots are literal-
ly breaking the temple apart -- a shame, but also
amazing.
Pre Rup at sunset was disappointing because it was
too busy, and we have seen much better sunsets.
Sunday, we rose at 4:30am and took a tuk tuk to
Angkor Wat to watch the sunrise — us and 1,000
others. It was truly beautiful, and exploring Ang-
kor Wat right after sunrise was ideal because the
crowds had gone back to their hotels for breakfast.
Sunrise over Angkor Wat
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Our second sunrise tour was of Srai Srang, and we
walked across the road to Bantaey Kdei, our first
giant faced temple. Then on to see other attrac-
tions such as the Southern gate passage of Angkor
Thomn and its many faces, The Bayon, Baphuon,
Phimeanakas/Royal Palace, Sras Srei, Preah Pali-
lay, Terrace of the Elephants and Terrace of the
Leper King. It seemed like we were all alone in the
palace area, which made this a fantastic, transport-
ing experience.
In the afternoon we took a tuk tuk out to the
Roluos group, which are some of the oldest
temples. The visit was interesting but only if you
have extra time.
Next stop was Phnom Penh, a big gritty city
known primarily as the center of Pol Pot’s reign of
terror or the ‘Killing Fields’. We arrived at the
Khmer Rouge killing fields by tuk tuk and lis-
tened to an informative audio tour that explained
the terror of Pol Pot’s reign. On the way back we
stopped at the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a
former high school, known as S21, that was used
as a prison and execution grounds. We read about
the atrocities at S21 and met two of five survivors.
Cambodia is a wonderful place to visit and not to
be missed. Spend most of your days at Siem Reap,
and if you have time, travel to Phnom Penh. If
you are a foodie like we are, you will enjoy all the
wonderful Khmer and French food at very reason-
able prices.
During our 3-day tour, we experienced the
richness of Cambodian history and culture, and
we saw how the country has successfully moved
on from a painful past, but not forgotten it.
Barbara Lewis
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Highlights: NNR Tour of Ancient City
NNR arranged a wonderful trip to Ancient
Siam. I recommend this trip to everyone, especial-
ly newcomers. It is an overview of Thai history
and is a geography trip that will help you decide
which places you would like to see in person on
your next vacation.
Ancient Siam, also known as Muangboran,
(Ancient City), is a huge park located about 1 hour
and 15 minutes from Nichada. It is laid out like the
country of Thailand. Each section has historically
significant replicas of the great temples, statues,
and distinguishing features of each region of Thai-
land. There are replicas of over 100 famous places
in Thailand.
Admission includes the use of a bicycle or a
ride around the park on the shuttle. For an addi-
tional cost you can rent a golf cart or a mountain
bike. There are signs in Thai as well as English to
explain each exhibit. Allow a minimum of three
hours to see the park.
Admission is reduced if you bring proof that
you are a resident of Thailand. Pets are not
allowed. Prepare to do a lot of walking as you
enter the buildings and walk around the garden
areas.
During my first visit we rode bicycles and
had a blast. It is a very easy ride with something
to see around every turn.. This time I joined
friends on a golf cart and could cover a lot more
ground.
You can go into most of the buildings and
admire the beauty, the artistry and the history
within each building. There is a replica of the
mountain temple Prasat Phra Wihan, Si Sa Ket.
Hike to the top for an incredible view. Go with
your friends or go with your family. There is truly
something for everyone to enjoy. If you aren't into
history, enjoy the food stalls and souvenir shops at
the replica of the floating market. Enjoy the repli-
ca of a Northern Thailand village with its live
chickens and cattle. Marvel at the craftsmen recre-
ating works of art out of wood. See the various
replica of royal barges.
It was my second visit to Ancient Siam. I
enjoyed it immensely and look forward to return-
ing. It is never the same experience twice.
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Upon arriving in Bangkok earlier this year, I heard
about the Ancient City and was curious to see
what it was about. I really enjoyed riding the bike
around the park and visiting all of the beautiful
buildings and sites. I particularly liked watching
the crafts people working on their amazing master-
pieces. Another highlight was climbing up to the
top of the lookout which provided a great view of
the park and the surrounding area. After biking
through most of the park, it was nice to meet up
with the group and enjoy a lovely lunch by the
floating market. I am sure I will visit again at
some point with my family.
Cyndy Henry
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Thank you so much for the lovely outing yester-
day. What a great day we had at the Ancient City.
Excellent tour choice to showcase Thailand's histo-
ry and way of life to newcomers. We were lucky
to have the blue skies, and it was great to explore
the pathways of the park on the bike. The floating
market lunch was fresh, tasty and inexpensive.
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Tawandang: Brewery Dining with Show
Directly opposite Homepro on the new
road to Chaengwattana, a new branch of
Tawandang Brewery opened up a few months
ago, offering competition to Paulaner Beer
Garden, a smaller restaurant on the same road.
Just like its famous sister branches on
Rama 3 and Ram Intra roads, the Chaengwattana
branch is a massive purpose-built facility that
offers German-style beer made at its own brew-
ery, plus a wide selection of Thai, Japanese and
German cuisine, including its signature deep-
fried pork knuckle served with mashed potatoes
and sauerkraut. At 480 baht, the pork knuckle,
tender inside and crispy perfection outside, is a
generous serving of the German classic dish.
To wash down your dinner, three kinds of
beer are on offer: Lager, Dunkel and Weizen.
First-time diners can request samples of all three
in order to decide on their favorite. All are avail-
able from .3 litre mugs (100 baht) to popular beer
towers (2 litres for 560 baht and 3 litres for 840
baht).
For an international flair to our dinner, my
husband and I ordered Somtam Thai (green papa-
ya salad) to add a refreshing counter point to the
pork knuckles. We were not disappointed. The
strands of green papaya were fresh and crunchy
with just the right amount of kick from the lime
juice and palm sugar. The kitchen staff readily
accommodated our request for somtam prepared
farang style without red hot chili peppers.
We struck out with several sautéed vegetable
choices (small portions of greens sautéed in unin-
spired brown sauces) until we finally discovered a
unique stir-fried Morning Glory dish that slices the
vegetable length-wise, thus creating pasta-like
strands of Morning Glory that literally look like a
plate of linguini al pesto when served. Gently stir-
fried with garlic, the Morning Glory was a delight.
A meal at Tawandang comes complete with
live entertainment on a professional stage, and a
team of singers, backed by an 8-person band, take
turns belting out western oldies made famous by
the BeeGees, Roberta Flack, Whitney Houston,
and more, as well as Thai pop songs. Most of them
have pretty good voices. During breaks for the
singers and band, other performers such as
aerial dancers and magicians take to the stage.
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The Chaengwattana branch, with a
spacious ground floor dining area with private
rooms to the side, plus a 2nd floor horseshoe
shaped loft with a good view of the stage, has
seating capacity for 1,300 guests. Sunday nights
are less crowded and average 700 guests, , but
Friday and Saturday nights are usually packed,
said assistant manager Bom Kaeban.
On nights with celebrity guest stars, such
as singer/movie star Mai Charoenpura who head-
lined on October 21, Tawandang is also packed.
If you enjoy what Tawandang has to offer,
be sure to sign up for the Tawandang member-
ship card, which offers a 15% discount.
The beer towers, the international cuisine,
and the stage show create a festive atmosphere,
which seems to attract not just families with
children but also diners enjoying a night out with
friends.
In the event your teenager and his/her
friends discover Tawandang, please be advised
that the drinking age in Thailand is 20.
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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,
Interna�onal Living, Worth Magazine, Esquire,
Fortune,
Bangkok Guide, Lonely Planet, Frommer’s Guide,
DRESS SHARP. LOOK SHARP. FEEL SHARP.
Providing high quality custom tailoring for more
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Men's Vogue Magazine, Interna�onal 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.
Delivery Restaurant Phone
Baan Kimchi Korean BBQ/Thai
Cuisine 02-952-0031
BBQ Sandwich King 086-773-4140
Bukhara (Afghan/Indian) 082-443-1398
Burger King/Pizza Company 1112
Food Loft 02-831-5588
KFC and Pizza Hut 1150
Le Bouchon Food Delivery 02-960-3011
McDonald’s 1711
Milano’s @ Pro Club 02-582-1555
Mr. Enzo’s 02-960-0412
New York Diner 081-624-2099
Que Pasa 02-960-3821
Sapna (Indian and Afghan food
delivery) 02-960-3141
Scoozi 02-715-8555
Subway 02-960-3232
Sudhathai 02-583-2694
Slider Shack 086-773-4140
Hot Spot Restaurant and Bar
(Indian and Chinese Food) 084-671-8318
Local Business Phone
Bamboo Spa 02-583-9871
Bank Krungsri 02-582-2669
Blue Sky Café 081-811-8455
Bumrungrad Family Clinic 02-960-4216
Clark Hatch Fitness Center 02-960-4326 / 27
Crystal Holiday Travel 02-960-4469
Hair By Jib 02-960-3783
Happy Teeth Dental Clinic 02-960-3988
Great Massage 02-960-3691
ISB 02-963-5800
Le Studio Hair 084-022-9928
Nichada Customer Relations 02-960-4300
Pandit Carpets 081-828-2562
Panipa 02-960-3934
Pum’s Salon 02-583-7117
Rex Pharmaplus 081 834 1306
Rose Marie Academy 02-960-3663
Shawn Carpets 090-564-8927
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
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