The Beaumont Partnership Launch
BANGKOK – The much-anticipated launch of The Beaumont Partnership will underpin an exciting new era in Thailand's architecture and design industry while raising local and international expectations for high quality concept creation.

Specialising in providing clients with cutting edge design and themes using the latest technology for architecture, interior design and landscaping, the firm will continue to provide these services to a range of industries.

Partner, Yupa Chongpatiyutt, said that one of the key advantages of launching The Beaumont Partnership was that it would be able to take Thailand's architecture and design skills into the local and international marketplaces and all staff at the company now have a greater say in its future direction and goals.

We hope to be able to take our local expertise, knowledge and values and expand into markets such as China, Vietnam, India and the Middle East in the future. As masters of our own destiny, we now have put a strategy in place to take Thailand's design industry to the world."

Some of The Beaumont Partners past and present clients include Anantara Beach Resort Morocco, British Embassy and ISB cultural Center in architecture; Citibank, ExxonMobil and ACE Insurance (interior design) and Siam Country Club and the IT Park @ Kharadi, India for landscape projects.

For further information or high-resolution photography, please contact:


Email: yupa.c@thebeaumonthpartnership.com

www.thebeaumontpartnership.com

Michelin Awarded Chef at The Marriott

Marriott is hosting Michelin Star Chef Rogier Van Dam on July 3rd for a BBQ under the stars. Rogier is from Holland and Executive Chef art the Posthoorn Restaurant close to Amsterdam.
The beach party kicks off at 6:30pm with a two course entrée meal prepared by Rogier van Dam, followed by a BBQ and a dessert buffet under the stars of Hua Hin. The Dinner fee is Baht 1000.

Bring your dancing shoes (or no shoes!) and enjoy the tunes from our in-house band.
Bookings can be made through Joey on 032 511 881.

Skal Dinner Meeting at The Courtyard Marriot
The International Association of Travel and Tourism Professionals widely known as SKAL was hostet by the Courtyard Marriott . General Managers from 5 Star Hotels in and around Hua Hin and Cha Am met for a what now will be a regular dinner meeting at which presentations with reference to travel , hospitality, tourism and Environmental responsibility. The GM of the Courtyard Marriott, Mrs. Sigrid Spelling presided the dinner meeting. Wonderfull exotic northern Medditeranean food was serve with fresh wines. A presentation by Edwin Wiek , founder and director of Wildlife Friends of Thailand was well received and reminded us of our environmemtal and wildlife responsibilities.

Prominent physician vists Hua Hin

Hua Hin - Dr. Wolfgang Csato , president of the European Association for Pain treatment has been spotted , spending his holidays in Hua Hin, as a repeating guest.
Dr. Csato is a Physician and specialist of pain and trauma treatment. In addiotion , he further specializes in alternative medicine , acupuncturer and Chinese medicine. Dr. Csato is a regular lecturer at European and American Universities. He will be lengthening his stay in Thailand more and more. He intends to settle down after his retirement. Dr. Csato will surely be consulted by national clinics and was already approached by several universities on lectures. Apart from being an excellent physician , he is a hobby cook with regular appearances on German TV.

BRIGHT CHILD PLAY GROUP - Hua Hin - a British lady called Emma has created a Mother and Baby Playgroup which will open on July 4th on the third floor of The Market Village, facing the road, on the right side next to the Mobile Phone vendors. Cant miss it. The interactive playgroup was meant to intensify playfull activities of Mothers and their and other babies, Toddlers and small kids up to 3 years of age (Max, 3 years and 11 months) and promote educational interaction.. The play group is under leadership and supervisioon of Emma who is not only a qualified children´s therapist but also a qualified nurse. Emma´s background and more about this great initiative can be read in Hua Hin Today - July edition, issued in about 3 weeks. The Play Group will be open from 10.00 in the morning until 3 pm with a lunch break at 12.30 until 1.00 pm.
Call Emma for more information at 08 704 89558

Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Remains Epicentre of Action for Annual Jazz Festival

HUA HIN – The luxurious Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is once again the showcase hotel to experience the best of the action and atmosphere for the upcoming eight Hua Hin Jazz Festival in the picturesque seaside town from June 12-14, 2009

Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa General Manager, Markus Schmidt, said the Jazz Festival was a huge draw card for the popular town and once again the resort is leaving nothing to chance, to ensure it remains the “place to be seen” during the three days.
“Being right in the middle of the action, our resort has always been a central meeting and socialising point for many of the people who come to the festival,” Mr Schmidt said. “We have grown our reputation as being the ‘official’ central place in town to wind down with a drink and a meal between sessions, and of course many of the artists stay with us.”
Among the many international and Thai acts which came to the festival was headline musician : Malene Mortensen from Denmark, a winner of the Danish Eurovision Song Contest. Mortensen who stayed at the Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa during the festival offered an exclusive Jazz Workshop on June 14 along with a mini concert for Hilton guests and enthusiasts along with other key players offering popular workshops the day before at the resort, including “Noon” from Japan and “Mocca” from Indonesia.

The Hilton Hua Hin Resort & Spa one of the most "happening" hotels during the festival
offered a number of exclusive activities allowing guests to participate at one of the Jazz Workshops by Mocca, Noon and Malene.

Jazz lovers could also join an ‘After Party’ where they could meet and greet the Thai and International performers at Hilton’s renowned Beer house.


Courtesy of The Hilton Hotel - Miss Surissa Vivakanond - Marketing Communications Manager

Controversial Peruvian land law suspended
Environmental victory for the indigenous Indians : Peru's Congress voted Wednesday to suspend indefinitely a controversial law that has created tension between President Alan Garcia's government and indigenous communities in the Amazon, the state-run Andina news agency reported.
The vote to suspend the Forestry and Wildlife Law and repeal another related law came days after clashes between indigenous citizens and national police left more than 30 dead and 50 wounded in northwest Peru.
The decrees made it easier for companies to gain concessions for oil drilling, mining and logging in Peru, including on indigenous lands. The forestry law, in particular, removed some 45 million hectares (more than 170,000 square miles) of Peruvian jungle from the government's list of protected lands.
Protests by indigenous citizens escalated when they began blocking roadways in a northwest province. The recent violence started Friday, when national police attacked a roadblock near the Amazonian city of Bagua.
Lawmakers said that during the law's suspension, Congress will redefine it in a way that gives indigenous citizens a voice in how the lands are used, Peru's TeleSur News reported.

Paris : The french open has once more confirmed the greatness of Roger Federer as he pulls even with Peter Sampras as the best Tennis players ever. Federer needed three clear sets to overcome the dynamic, well playing Soderling of Sweden. A spectator invaded the tennis court and tried to put a hat on Roger Federer before he was removed by security forces. Federer continued his game as if nothing happened showing his total emotional controll during his game. He could not hold his tears back as he finally won the dramatic duel. Great Tennis.

Kuznetsova to face her close friend Safina

Safina was not at her best but she still saw off Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia 6-3, 6-3, while Kuznetsova needed to dig deep to stop Australia's Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3.It will be just the second all-Russian final at Roland Garros after the 2004 French Open when Anastasia Myskina defeated Elena Dementieva and it will be the 13th meeting between the two 23-year-olds with Safina ahead 7-5.Safina, who lost in straight sets in last year's final to Ana Ivanovic, is on a mission here to win her first Grand Slam title and silence those who say she is not worthy of being the world No.1 until she does so.

Italian Festival 2009 - discover the Excellence of Italian Cuisine at the Italian Festival 2009. Several leading Italian Rstaurants in Bangkok and Hua Hin are joining in on a culinary voyage accross Italy. 8 selected Restaurants and Italian Chefs present special menus from May 29th until June 14th.
La Grappa in Hua Hin invites for a gourmet feast of special Italian dishes at their restaurant. A special created menue with a Starter, Pasta, Main Course and Dessert with a complimentary glass of Prosecco Sparkling Wine and Lavazza Coffee after Dinner.
Chef Andreas will be pleased to guide you through this journey. Reserve your table at La Grappa by calling : 032 516 510.

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Exclusive Golf & Stay Package

From The Imperial Lake View Hotel & Golf Club



The Imperial Lake View Hotel & Golf Club, Cha-am, would like to invite you to experience the First 36 Holes Championship Golf Course in Hua Hin - Cha-am, with a special golfing and accommodation package:



Monday - Thursday only @ 1,111 Baht / Person / 18 Holes, this price includes; accommodation, breakfast and green fee (Twin Sharing / Room): Single stay supplements an additional 600 Baht / Room / Night, continuous golf play (Day 2) supplements an additional 500 Baht / Person / 18 Holes, this price is not available for holidays and long weekends, and this price is only for Thais and local foreigners (Caddy Fee and Golf Cart Rental are excluded).



Friday - Sunday only @ 1,800 Baht / Person / 18 Holes, this price includes; accommodation, breakfast, and green fee (Twin Sharing / Room): Single stay supplements an additional 1,000 Baht / Room / Night, continuous golf play (Day 2) supplements an additional 800 Baht / Person / 18 Holes, additional surcharge of 500 Baht / Room / Night for holidays and long weekends, and this price is only for Thais and local foreigners (Caddy Fee and Golf Cart Rental are excluded).



Exclusively for July 1 - October 31, 2009



For more information, please contact; Bangkok Office Tel: 0 - 261 - 9000 Ext. Lake View Sales or Local Office Tel: 0 - 3245 - 6233 - 40.

Thai Economy Recovering - according to Prime Minister Abhisit,the Thai economy should recover into black number towards the end of this year. Depending on exports and tourism, positive international trends should spark the Thai economy as well. In comparison with the first four months in 2008 , The GNP fell 7.1% in 2009. Tourism suffered a downfall of approx.45% which is not all due to the global recesssion.
The Thai baht will remain close to the Dollar with a controlled exchange rate of 34.10 and 34.50.