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Issue 13 / August 2012
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SCUBADIVING
attractionThe bigges
on KOH TAO
Hilight
Exclusive Interview
General Manager of BTC
Mr.EranMatitiahu
TIMETABLE
Editor’s Talk
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Photjanard Kantiwong
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Lomprayah TeamEditor in Chief
Wanitcha SukchetExecutive Editor
Thanabat OuiwongpaisalSenior Writer
Vorapong Vongvarothai
Juntiya Laoniyomthai
Nuttavoot Hinjit
Jiraporn Boonta
Jiwako
Editorial Staff
Methakritsada WanngoenArt Director
Welcome August! Welcome to August! I recently graduated from the London Olympic. Congratulations to Thailand for two silver medals and one bronze medal in a competition. In this issue would be presented Scuba Diving at Koh Tao, which is describing a place for diving to deep around Koh Tao, and suggest an underwater adventure place, that is The Royal Navy Satakut ship. It sank under the sea as well as waiting for the visit of the diver. Let us follow by inside, please! In this opportunity, a Lomprayah Magazine has talked warm a young agencies that is Mr.Eran, who is General Manager of the Bangkok Tourist Center (BTC). Enjoy the follow up in this story. Moreover, the contents were mentioned. There are more interesting content. As part of the Destination Guide that will take you to see the black of the most beautiful of her claim to the Japanease Garden Koh Nangyuan, Place Guide Suggestions and elegant, but not exclusive. Aloha Resort is the best service on Koh Samui, Restaurant Guide will take you to eat Schnitzel House Restaurant for a great, inexpensive Thai and European charter and a column to many. The weather changes frequently. Please take care of yourself and people around you. From now until the end of the year. A Lomprayah Magazine is organized. “ Lompraya getting actually all the week” via the Facebook Fan Page Lomprayah members enjoy activities every week, no less than 15,000 baht. Easily for member, just share to someone, you will have privilege a winner every week. Fortune, no free charge for travelling. Subscribes activities and news at http://www.facebook.com/lomprayah.
Seattakit MeunnakGraphic Designer
Hilight
SCUBADIVINGattractionThe bigges
on KOH TAO
Scuba diving is still the biggest attraction on Koh Tao. Diving in Koh Tao is easy, fun, and you can see turtles, stingrays, barracudas, lots of small fish, reef sharks, and there is a very small chance of seeing a whale shark. At Chumphon Pinnacle you are likely to see juvenile bull sharks which have, until recently, been misidentified as grey reef sharks. Pay caution, the bulls are curious and very aggressive though for many years thousands of people have dived this site without a single shark related incident.
Nearly any time of the year except November is good diving weather in Koh Tao and visibility can exceed 40 metres. Average visibility is around 15-20 m. In November visibility is reduced to 5m and the seas are choppy. It is possible and perfectly comfortable to swim and dive without a wetsuit year round. However, as with most diving, a wetsuit is recommended to help reduce risk of cuts or injury. Avoid contact with coral reefs.
Various dive locations around Koh Tao are: • Chumphon Pinnacles • Southwest Pinnacles • Green Rock • White Rock • Red Rock • Japanese Gardens • Twin Pinnacles • HTMS Sattakut (wreck) • Hin Pee Wee • Mango Bay • Ao Leuk • Shark Island • Hin Wong • Lighthouse Bay • Laem Thien • Anywhere around the Koh Tao coastline
Experience Scuba diving HTMS Sattakut Wreck (LCI 742) Koh Tao’s latest shipwreck the HTMS Sattakut (LCI [Landing Craft Infantry] – 742) has quickly become one of our favourite and most visited divesites here at Simple Life Divers. At 48 meters in length, this former US World War II Navy vessel (formerly known as the USS LCI(M)-739) was commissioned into the Royal Thai Navy in 1947 where it served until it was decommissioned in 2007. Previously, as a US Navy ship it most famously participated in The Battle of Iwo Jima – one of the fiercest and most strategic
battles between the USA and Japan during World War II. On the 18th June 2011 after cleaning and stripping the vessel of all toxins and hazardous materials, the Thai Department of Marine and Coastal Resources purpose-sank the ship just off the coast of Koh Tao as a new artificial reef and divesite.
This initial sinking did not exactly go as planned, and the unpredictable nature of the weather and ocean caused the wreck to lie flat on its side in the sand – as opposed to the preferred upright position.
At the beginning of August 2011, a salvage team successfully up-righted and moved the wreck to its current resting place – about 30 meters south of popular divesite Hin Pee Wee.
Just minutes by boat from Sairee Beach and the Simple Life Dive shop, the new position is excellent – with both the HTMS Sattakut and Hin Pee Wee benefiting from the chosen location.
An artificial reef is classified as any human-made underwater structure, typically built to promote marine life in its chosen area. The HTMS Sattakut has done exactly that – over the past 11 months we have watched thousands of fish take residence in and around the wreck’s structure as well as a variety of algae and invertebrates.
The pace at which these new fish first arrived was incredible – much faster than I and many others had anticipated. As time goes by these migrations will only increase – making this wreck dive-site even more diverse and interesting.
At this point in time, the Sattakut is home to large schools of Fusilier, a school of juvenile Yellowtail Barracuda, various Snapper, Wrasse, Groupers, Trevally, Rabbitfish, Moray Eels as well as small Blennies living in the small holes of the structure.
We have also witnessed a Jenkins Whipray on a number of occasions as well as the occasional Grey Reef Shark, Great Barracuda, a large Starry Pufferfish and various Flatworms (Maiazoon orsaki & Pseudobiceros gratus). I also believe I spotted a pair of Robust Ghost Pipefish at the site in late 2011, although this is unconfirmed as I didn’t have my camera with me at the time!
The wreck’s keel or base sits in the sand at a maximum depth of between 27 and 30 meters (depending which end) while the top of the mast protrudes to a depth of approximately 18 meters – making this dive most suitable for divers with the PADI Advanced Open Water equivalent or above.
With a large 76mm/50 Mk 22 DP gun at the Bow and a 40mm/60 Bofors Mk III cannon at the Stern, as well as numerous portholes and doorways to explore, the HTMS Sattakut has much to offer.
Over the past 11 months, the HTMS Sattakut Wreck-Dive has become a part of almost every PADI Advanced Open Water course, making it one of our most frequently visited divesites.
I am really looking forward to watch-ing this wreck develop and monitoring the new creatures that decide to take residence in and around its structure.battles between the USA and Japan during World War II.
On the 18th June 2011 after cleaning and stripping the vessel of all toxins and hazardous materials, the Thai Department of Marine and Coastal Resources purpose-sank the ship just off the coast of Koh Tao as a new artificial reef and divesite.
This initial sinking did not exactly go as planned, and the unpredictable nature of the weather and ocean caused the wreck to lie flat on its side in the sand – as opposed to the preferred upright position.
At the beginning of August 2011, a salvage team successfully up-righted and moved the wreck to its current resting place – about 30 meters south of popular divesite Hin Pee Wee.
Just minutes by boat from Sairee Beach and the Simple Life Dive shop, the new position is excellent – with both the HTMS Sattakut and Hin Pee Wee benefiting from the chosen location.
Destination Guide
GardenKoh Nangyuan
JapaneseJapaneseGarden
Koh Nangyuan
In the shelter of Koh Nangyuan, Japanese
Garden has a sloping nature with large coral
formations dotted around a sandy bottom.
With depths from 3 meters near the small-
est beach of Koh Nangyuan to 23 meters by
Nangyuan Pinnacle this dive site also has a
small wreck in the form of an old dive boat
that was sunk in a storm.
Descending the line down to Nangyuan
Pinnacle you’ll find a large cut out going the
whole way round the pinnacle giving a perfect
hiding place for Whip Rays and Blue Spotted
Sting Rays. With Stag Horn and Table Coral
protruding from the side of the rock and Whip
Corals spiralling from the seabed, head west
to the long swim throughs and caves near the
steep rocky shoreline of Koh Nangyuan. This
is the perfect place to find the Banded Sea
Crate (Sea Snake). Although very poisonous
these stunning creatures move effortless in
the water due to their very timid nature are
quickly in the safe confines of the submerged
rocks far from harms way.
To the south east side of the dive site
there are also some small caves, and swim
throughs. Around the shallows there are
magnificent Pink Anemones, and large table
corals. Red Breasted Wrasse and Goat fish
are very popular around this site. Along with
shoals of Yellow Tail Barracuda, and rarely
found in the gulf, a family of Lion Fish, this
is a very beautiful dive site for novice and
experienced divers alike.
If you require any further information on
this or any other services we provide please
do not hesitate to contact us.
Place Guide
Discover the endless possibilities to
exhilarate your senses and creating memories
to last a lifetime at Aloha Resort. Surrounded
by the rising slopes of Koh Samui island and
the expansive azure blue Thai gulf, the unique
design of this resort captures and delights the
senses.Revel in the tropical splendor of Aloha
Resort – a blissful Samui Hotel just steps from
the beach. Aloha Resort offers 74 elegantly
appointed guest rooms, bungalows and suites.
Pamper yourself in a relaxing body treatment
or massage.
Tee off on one of the Golf courses,
stroll along the soft sand beach or just lounge
poolside. Gather with your friends and family
in our romantic evening setting restaurant.
Accommodations
Aloha Resort has 74 rooms - the choice
is yours
Aloha Resort is right on the beach
comprising 74 rooms in both bungalow type
accommodations and hotel rooms in a low
rise modern Thai-style building.
“bungalow or hotel-room units, featuring
ocean, beach and garden view”
The three-story hotel building features
panoramic views over Lamai Bay, beach and
beach-side swimming pool settings.
“Each room features a private terrace
Choose your preferred accommodation
in either bungalow or hotel-room units, featuring
ocean, beach and garden view. Each room
features a private terrace or balcony, individually
controlled air conditioning, bathroom with hot
shower, mini bar, IDD telephone and colour
satellite television.
Restaurant Guide
Schnitzel HouselLocation :
17/11-13 Moo2 Chaweng Beach, Koh
Samui,Suratthani, Amphoe Koh Sa-Mui, Surat
Thani, Thailand 84320
Food Styles : British, Burgers, German, Pizza
Sandwiches, Seafood, Steakhouses, Thai
Contact Info :
Phone : 077 230 971
Email : [email protected]
Facebook : Schnitzel House Koh Samui
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Real Story
the Island of SmilesKoh Samui:)
We had arrived in Koh Samui in the dark late at night and so next morning it was a lovely surprise to
emerge into the gorgeous fragrant tropical gardens of our hotel, with the heavenly scents of frangipani and
the colourful hibiscus and lotus flowers in the ponds. Then to wander through to the beach and see the classic
sweeping bay of perfect white sand, fringed palms leaning towards the waves.
Koh Samui is a typical tropical island blanketed in
palms. It ships huge numbers of coconuts to Bang-
kok. The island is mostly uninhabited and pretty moun-
tainous in the interior; most buildings are around the
coastal fringe. There are many western style hotels,
mostly well camouflaged, in our strip of coast anyway
at Choeng Mon, one of the smaller beaches on the
island. The local ‘samui folk’ have very poor houses
on wooden stilts, or corrugated iron, but even so, one
we were invited into still showed the occupants had
a flat screen TV and the daughter in the house with
a laptop merrily messaging friends on FaceBook!
They all seem to have the latest mobile phones too.
We saw some nice waterfalls such as at Namuang,
where the water cold and the mosquitoes rife! The
beaches are beautiful, but we did feel a few stingers
in the water.
We stayed in a beautiful hotel paradise, The
Imperil Boathouse Hotel, which has rooms made in
Chinese teak barges. Forty of these boats were towed
to Koh Samui from China, hauled on to the land and
carpenters then turned them into rooms with ensuite
and lounge. The island cuisine is very dominated by
the coconut and fish and I attended a Thai cookery
lesson with the hotel chef. I was lucky enough to visit
the kitchen garden of the hotel in which we stayed –
as I enjoy my allotment so much it was great to see the
equivalent here with galangal, limes, papaya, lemon
grass and some familiars like mint and basil. Having
picked the ingredients fresh it was so much more en-
joyable to prepare the food, and I was happy to find
that the way we cook thai food at home was just as I
was shown today, but the quality of the ingredients so
much fresher and better - the smells were fabulous.
But fresh seafood is what this island does best and
so seafood fanatic it was a dream for me. I even got
to have lobster on my birthday (actually what we call
crayfish) sitting at a candle-lit table on the beach with :)
sand between our toes. Bliss! We had a lovely trip to
nearby Ang Thong National Marine Park, a string of
40 tiny islands in azure blue water just west of Koh
Samui. They are the typical karst limestone islands
with sheer cliffs and smothered in dense vegetation
– the beautiful views prompted Ellen to describe it as
‘screen saver land’ as it was so picture perfect. We
had a short sharp steep climb to the summit of one
island which provided spectacular views of the other
islands and of the Emerald Lake, a fully enclosed
lake in the centre of the island. We explored some
islands by kayak, myself Ellen, & Adam in one and
Michelle in one with the guide as she was unable to
hold a paddle due to her plaster cast. My boat was
first in the water and apparently we made it look very
easy and glided off towards the island from our tour
boat. However, we were not followed for some and
hung around for agesevidently the next people who
tried to enter their boats were promptly capsizing
which caused great hilarity! Once the group was fi-
nally gathered though, we paddled along the base of
steep cliffs and it was so nice to be close to nature
and we saw monkeys close up feeding in the trees
over hanging the water. They were the sweetest lit-
tle things, with white panda eyes – called the dusky
langur (or spectacled leaf monkey).
The tour guide had been actually diving when
the tsunami hit Koh Phi Phi seven years ago. It was
amazing to hear him describe first-hand the events of
that awful time and how he was tossed around under
the sea whilst the waves passed. He said people had
noticed earlier that day how animals were silent and
missing, such as monkeys and even ants. He had to
spend two days in a decompression chamber, but
was of course lucky as so many of his friends and
family had not survived. He took a liking to Adam as
did most Thais and he really made our trip special.
For Michelle’s birthday she chose to go el-
ephant trekking and so we all duly joined a bumpity
open-top jeep to reach the part of the island those
rides were offered in. We seemed to strike lucky as
the mahouts we had were very lively and a lot of
fun! They larked around and allowed us to take their
place and drive the elephant rather than just be a
passenger in the seat. We did not get very far but we
had a lot of fun! We also saw a variety of other animal
shows which were sometimes a bit bizarre – like the
snake charmer who put a 12 foot pythons head into
his mouth and down his trousers (!) and the crocodile
trainer who out his head in the crocs mouth – a bit
weird to see. The children all enjoyed cuddling and
feeding the baby tiger though.
I also treated myself to a couple of Thai massages
– goodness, these were incredible! I was twisted and
turned, stretched and deeply massaged, kneaded
and pummelled and despite the occasional pain it
was amazing. They pulled my ears, cracked my
knuckles and stretched me backwards arching me
into the ‘cobra’ position. It gave me a new revived
feeling and the knots which I have had for years in
my back and shoulders have gone. All for £8. Thai
massage is a traditional form of medicinal healing
– I am definitely going to look out for it at home if
possible. But somehow it won’t be the same as on
the beach, with the rain gently falling and the waves
rhythmically lapping up the beach.As a keen scuba
diver BC (before children), I had wanted to show my
children some of the joys of the coral reef and after a
disappointing session at Ang Thong where the water
was too cloudy I had to find somewhere else. So we
drove down to the southern tip of Koh Samui where
I’d heard there was some good snorkelling/diving to
be had on a small uninhabited island close off shore.
All we had to do was to convince a local fisherman
to take us, which we did without problem. It was fun
to blitz across the short stretch of sea in a genuine
long boat and plunge over board with E, M & A – sure
enough there were plenty of brightly coloured tropi-
cal fish although the corals were disappointing. But
it was a little adventure we all enjoyed very much –
despite Ellen feeling slightly hysterical when the fish
were nibbling at her! I later found out that Koh Tao
island, to the north, is the best place to go and so I
have pencilled that in for our next visit.
We met quite a few frustrated young travellers
who were expecting to go the notorious full moon
party on Koh Phangan, only to find that the date of the
party had been changed! Huh? How can the date of
the full moon be changed? Turns out that it clashed
with Buddha’s birthday and so was deferred for a
day!
All in all we enjoyed a very relaxing week
on this small Thai island which has the friendliest,
smiliest people you could hope to meet, in perfect
weather, mostly just relaxing and swimming together.
A gorgeous end to a wonderful trip.
Agency PR
General Manager of BTC
Mr.EranMatitiahu
ExclusiveInterview
How long have you been in Thailand
I have been in Thailand for seven years.
I came to Thailand in 2005.
Why did you should Thailand as your destination
or for your working
Previously, my brother came to Thailand
for many years ago. I have the opportunity
to follow him. Then, I was falling in love Thai
women. I want to live her in Thailand. In my
opinion, Thailand is the marvelous country and
Thai people are very nice. They are welcoming
warmness and kindness. I like Thai food. It is
superb!
Would you introduce us the history of BTC
Certainly, my brother, my cousin and I
establish BTC. It is a business family. First, we
stared a travel agency business, and then we
joined to open a restaurant. A few years later
we opened internet shop and expanded other
business.
BTC is the number one at Khao San Road.
Who is your target group
Hello! Welcome to see you again at this issue in August. Today, we are nice to
meet Mr.Eran Matitiahu who is the general manager of BTC. He works for travel agency.
How is business and lifestyle? Let’s go to follow his story inside magazine now!
Our target group is mostly Israeli.For
European have to reserve everything before
travel. The 99 percentages of customers are
Israeli. We sell packages for flight tickets, hotel,
and buses. We have services them website.
They can send us an email. There are 25,000
people to visit the website our company.
In your work time, Do you have free time for relaxing
No, I don’t. I always take care of
customers. My time relaxation is hanged out
another place. Here the music is loudly and
most people shout when they talking together.
Do you like a journey
Yes, of course. My journey is a great
time! I also gain experiences to adapt my job
is better. I usually travel for every four or five
months.
Where is a place do you perfer
I prefer Koh Samui. There is the quite
beach. I am going there with my girlfriend on
holiday. Sometime, my friends come to join
with us. They work travel agencies and they
live in Samui. We love the tasty seafood. We
usually have seafood party at our luxury resort.
We are happy so much at this moment! It is
the best time for us. I think that Samui is the
attraction place would be recommended to
tourists.
How often do you go to Samui
I go to Samui for every four months,
or three times a year Because the flight
tickets are very expensive.
Where is a nice place anything else
The one of memorable place in Thailand
is Pata Pinklao, Bangkok Noi. There are many
interesting shop and good restaurant, as well
as I like go to Hong Kong and Macau. Most
people buy goods no charge and VAT. Therefore,
it is cheaper than Thailand. Nevertheless, I
don’t like Chinese food. I love Thai food, Thai
people and Thai polite. I am very impressive.
Thailand is amazing!
For the last question, could you please introduce
BTS to Lomphraya magazine fans
Our BTS serves customers as they are
our family. We are generous and friendly. Our
service includes hotels, buses, tour buses, and
24hr online service. Should you decide to travel
with us, a smile will be on your face every
single second you spend with our service.
Thailand is the marvelous country and Thai people are very nice.
They are welcoming warmnessand kindness. I like Thai food.
It is superb!
“
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- Mr. Eran Matitiahu -
Horoscope
By Mr. Rup Krishen BaqayaAugust
Come the month of
Come the month of August or more appro-
priately the month of the egoistic ‘LEO’ (never mind
if I myself am one).Sitting at my desk i was wondering
about what i shoud tell my readers this month.And
suddenly it struck me like a bolt from the blue.Why
not write about ‘His Majesty Leo’.After all, what else
could a Leo think of but himself.So here we go.
Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac. It is a fixed
fire sign.It is symbolised by the lion.By Western As-
troogy Sun enters Leo on July 23rd and Leaves it on
the 22nd August. Thus the period from 23rd July to
22nd August is considered to be the period of Sun-
sign Leo in Western Astrology.The planetary ruler
Leo is the Sun.
During the period of Leo the Sun pours down
its heat to give strength to the growing year,urging
the baby creatures of nature,the plants which had
begun to push up through the ground in spring to
grow more and more on their own.Leo thus sym-
bolises the teenager of the zodiac,neither child nor
adult.
As majestic ,impressive and kingly as the
lion that represents their sign, Leos are the natural
leaders of the zodiac. Radiantly enthusiastic, mag-
nanimous with their charm and fiercely proud and
confident,Leos love and live life to the fullest. Like
kings they expect to be at the helm always,whether
at home,work or play.They are dramatic and creative.
They hate pettiness and small mindedness and are
nobility personified.Being generous to the point of
a fault is another kingly Leo trait. Leo craves for
fame and could achieve it too if he makes sufficient
effort.Though affectionate by nature at times,Leo
could spoil it all by being too autocratic.Leo likes to
entertain lavishly whether he can afford it or not.A
peculiar trait of Leo is that he is the best father in
the world,though he may himself have suffered a
difficult father.However,inspite of being the great fa-
thers that they are,Leos are not found to be very for-
tunate in the matters of their own children.Leos are
always outgoing and impulsive.They are also ex-
pansive and never refuse to give up.You can never
see a Leo still or quiet.The chances are that he will
die with his boots on.
The positive side of Leo is thus like the con-
fident and kind big brother never giving up hope
and urging others onward and upward.The nega-
tive side of Leo however is having a big ego and be-
ing self centred,unaware of everything but his own
impulses.Leo can also be a showoff, a ham,acting
to the point that he loses sight of his own self.An-
other failing of Leo is his being prone to flattery. The
negative Leo can thus be boastful,arrogant and
domineering.Loss of face and dignity are typical
Leonine worries.
Leos like their homes to look palatial.They
prefer furniture that is massive,opulent and regal.
They also like to decorate their homes with good
works of art.
The Leo nature being royal,the Leo person fits
in very well as heads of large organisations like say
the president or senior executives of a corporation,in
the civi services or in the army.Being dramatic by
nature,many Leos are found in the profession of
acting.They do well in other creative fields too like
dancing,astrology etc.Leos being good fathers,they
can make excellent teachers of school children.
In friendship Leo is most loyal.The Leo friend
will be a source of inspiration when courage is need-
ed and being very generous by nature will always
be there to help in more realistic ways.However,in
order to keep your Leo friend you need to constantly
admire him and boost his ego.In love the Leo is very
intense.However as Leo is full of vanity,he always
needs and demands attention in love.
In health,Leo governs the heart and the
spine.So,it is these organs which need care as Leo
advances in age.In order to protect his heart Leo
is advised to abstain from fatty food,cigarettes and
coffee.He is also advised to curb his tendency of
eating fast.The ruler of Leo being Sun,it is always
good for Leos to spend some time of the day in Sun-
shine.Such sunbaths will give strength to his spinal
cord.On the whole Leo has great vitality and recu-
perative powers and if proper health precautions
are taken, can keep an excellent general health.The
cell salt for Leo is Magnesium Phosphate.The herbs
and foods which suit a Leo are apple,coconut,lemo
n,honey,saffron,almonds,eggs,sunflower seeds etc.
The colours which harmonise with the Leo
personality are white,yellow,gold,orange,saffron and
red.The lucky gems for Leo are amber,diamond,ruby
and topaz.
Trend
TrendsforWinter20121010TrendsforWinter2012
Getting ahead of the Fashion trends with Trendy style. The latest trends for winter
2012 2013 are already known. We bow down again on the last season of the year: winter.
The winter season is traditionally ideal for your own personal style to develop.
Jackets and coats are more important than ever winter 2012 2013. With a maxi
coat you always look good and it’s really not so important what you are wearing underneath.
But we also see tiny little jackets, often double breasted and in bright colors. Color keeps
this winter: mostly orange, aubergine, burgundy, purple, teal blue and indigo are doing
well. In addition, we also calibrated the winter colors including many gray.
The 70s continued their mark on the fashion press and that is mainly expressed in
flared trousers and chic blouses, with or without a scarf or ribbon. The design of dresses
and coats is sleek, elegant and feminine. And at our feet this winter we wear high heels
and wide ankle straps or high (over knee) boots. Knitwear is also well represented and
often trimmed or enlivened with pieces of leather. About doctrine: leather jackets, leather
dresses, skirts, pants and blouses are even. Punk rock influences and adding a spicy
touch to. A trend that will continue this winter, the maxi dresses and maxi skirts in transparent
fabrics.
Getting ahead and let the fashion trends for winter 2012 2013 considered when
you buy for the coming season.
1.Maxi coats.Long jackets to on the ground
The jackets are again long, very long. Afkledende slim coats with
a super chic touch are all in this winter.
2.High-waisted trousers
The trousers are wider and the waists are higher. The designers
try to get it back to us. Who knows if this season we finally
go en masse to the high waistline car!
3.Transparent maxi dresses and maxi skirts
We think this is a great trend! We saw him last summer already
sown and the trend continues. Under the skirts and dresses
you wear (of course) a ‘granny’s underpants.
4.Minimalist dresses
Minimalist dresses with elegant lines and sophisticated colors are
a welcome starting point for winter fashion. Of course you make
the look with a maxi coat and fashionable accessories.
5.Bright colors
The bright colors we saw last summer, keep the coming winter
season in fashion. Yellow, orange, cobalt blue, teal, purple …
Combine these colors with gray or black or go for
an outfit in a single, bright color.
6.Snake Prints
This trend, we take note of last summer (but then we saw above
accessories in snake prints). For winter 2011 2012, we literally
see everything in snake: maxi skirts to coats, from bags to boots.
7.High boots
Over knee boots this winter we see a lot. Also remain the
platform sandals and high heels with platforms in fashion.
Many shoes have wide ankle this winter. Sterile pumpjes and
slingbacks are still as out of fashion.
and shoes with ankle straps
8.Burgundy
Colors like burgundy, eggplant purple and chocolate brown
winter 2011 2012, we again see a lot. It’s especially nice
when you combining.
aubergine, purple
9.Bows and scarves
Super Feminine blouses with bows or scarves are hot impressive.
Some scarves even reaching to the knee.
The materials must be light and chic.
10.Leather
Leather is a hit this winter. Of sturdy black leather skirts, trousers
and jackets to leather in elegant colors for skirts and dresses.
leather and leather again
Lompraya News
Thailand remains one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations
Top table sell and night party at Koh Phangan. The purpose of the event.
- To arrange a meeting as agency in the South of region such as
Phuket, Krabi, Phatthalung, Satun, Hat Yai and Malaysia, with entrepreneur
hotel &accommodations as well as the tour company in the area Koh
Phangan.
- To open markets, Koh Phangan, is increasingly recognized.
We has been honored by the Deputy Governor of the province is principal
opening ceremony. The boots held to exchange business cards and
the company / hotel. In the evening has a welcome party and appreciation
of local agents and operators that are taking the time.
Tourism numbers to Thailand are up. From January to May
2012 the number of international tourists to Thailand increased by
7.27% despite the global economic slow down. Visits from Britons
increased by 12% in May 2012 compared to the same time in 2011.
This strong performance cements Thailand’s position as one of the
most popular tourist destinations in the world, currently ranked 11th
by the UN World Tourism Organisation.
Phuket is the most famous Thai isle. It is a mountainous island surrounded by golden sand beach-
es that are lapped by the warm waters of the Andaman Sea. Holidays in Phuket can include Thai cooking
classes, a sunset dinner onboard a traditional Thai boat and a cruise in a long tail boat to Phang Nga
Bay Marine Park. Phuket holidays offer exceptional value for the money.
Koh Samui off the east coast of Thailand offers a more relaxed pace of life than Phuket. There
are temples and waterfalls to discover inland and a breathtakingly beautiful coast to explore. Koh Samui
comes to life at night with a range of restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs offering a welcoming blend of
Thai and international cultures.
After the 2004 tsunami Koh Phi Phi has rebuilt itself to be even more beautiful and tourist friendly.
Lompraya News
Agents ahead in first half
BANGKOK, 12 July 2012: Association of Thai Travel Agents’
member companies handled 1,607,232 international tourists at
Suvarnabhumi Airport during the first six months of 2012 representing
an increase of 6.78% from 1,505,115 visits during the same period
last year. ATTA released its data, Wednesday, based on fees member
agencies pay to the airport to provide a meet-and-greet service
for international clients. It is considered an accurate barometer for
the tourism industry, but is limited to travel through Bangkok. For January to June this year, China continued
to be Thailand strongest market with an improvement of 41.84% supplying 444,340 trips compared to
313,268 during the same period last year. Russia also remained the second top supplier although there
was a slight decline of 2.12% to 245,727 trips from 251,054 during the same period last year
Global News
London 2012 Olympics close with spectacular ceremony
The London 2012 Olympics have ended with a spectacular
musical closing ceremony and the official handover to the next
host city, Rio de Janeiro.
The three-hour show featured some of the biggest names of
British pop from decades past, including the Spice Girls, George
Michael and Elbow.
Games chief Lord Coe said: “When our time came - Britain, we did it right.”
The official Games flag was handed to the mayor of Rio before the flame at the Olympic Stadium was
extinguished.
President of the International Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, who declared the Games of the
30th Olympiad closed just before midnight, said: “We will never forget the smiles, the kindness and the
support of the wonderful volunteers, the much-needed heroes of these Games.
“You, the spectators and the public, provided the soundtrack for these Games.
“Your enthusiastic cheers energised its competitors and brought a festive spirit to every Olympic venue.”
The Peninsula Bangkok has been named “Best City Hotel in
Asia for Service” in Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2012 World’s Best
Service Awards. Rising 37 stories alongside the Chao Phraya River,
the luxury riverside hotel was ranked number one in Asia by Travel +
Leisure readers, who gave it an impressive score of 96.53.
Peninsula Bangkok named Number 1 City Hotel in Asia for
Every year Travel + Leisure readers vote on thousands of resorts, airlines, and cruise lines in the annual
World’s Best Awards survey. “Hotels in Asia are recognised as some of the best in the world when it comes to
the service they offer guests,” said The Peninsula Bangkok’s General Manager Nicolas Beliard. “Outstanding
service can set a hotel apart from the rest. Our recognition by the well-travelled readers of Travel + Leisure as
the ‘best of the best’ is an immense honour.”
The Peninsula Bangkok is a luxury hotel located at the end of the Charoennakon Road directly beside
the Chao Phraya River. The hotel is part of The Peninsula Hotels Group based in Hong Kong who are owned
by Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Limited
News
Emirates open flights to Spain Emirates Airline will start its non-stop direct flights from Dubai and Madrid from August 1 to create the first air services between United Arab Emirates and the popular southern European country. With this, Emirates Airlines will fill the gap in its European network and underlines growing trade and traffic between the both nations. It will be the fourth new route for Emirates in 2010, after Tokyo, Amsterdam and Prague.
While talking to media, the travel manager at Sharaf Travel in Dubai, Premjit Bangara (ck) said, “Traffic to and from Spain has been small in the past. But now the market is definitely growing slowly but steadily.” Meanwhile, Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the chairman and chief executive of Emirates said, “If there is one route that we have been repeatedly asked about in recent years, it is Spain, so I believe we will make a lot of people very happy with this announcement.” Spain is the world’s second biggest tourism place with 60 million tourists in 2007, until now only Qatar Airways has operated a direct flight from the Gulf starting in 2006. UAE exports into Spain contain textiles, electronics, consumer goods and fish and Spain exports like finished garments, manufactured goods and spare parts for the car business. According to the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Spain was the second export of haute couture shoes on account of brands like Manolo Blahnik. Emirates will use an Airbus 330-200 on the route, with 12 first-class seats, 42 in business and 183 economy-class seats.
In South Korea, mud season is a cause for celebration Hailed for its natural cosmetic benefits in such places as Israel’s Dead Sea region, mud has become a cause for celebration among residents and tourists in Boryeong, South Korea. An annual week-long mud festival at the end of July draws 3 million visitors who cast off their inhibitions to wrestle, slide, paint, and swim in pools of mud. After a prolonged rainy season this year, with three times more rain than normal, participants said the entire city of Boryeong felt like one giant mudslide.
Boryeong’s focus on mud began in 1996, when local scientists declared the mineral content of the area’s highly enriched mud resembled that of costly, mud-based foreign cosmetic products. A domestic cosmetic line, Boryeong Mud, was soon introduced, followed by the first mud festival in 1998 to promote the products. Some of the festival features include three-story-high mudslides, obstacle courses, and inflatable arenas all filled with sludge trucked in from around the Boryeong area, located about 125 miles south of the capital, Seoul. It is fringed by a strip of white sand stretching just over two miles, and fronted by the Yellow Sea. Koo Ji-hae, from the south of the country, said she enjoyed the chance to mix with foreign visitors and sample the lauded cosmetic benefits of applying the mud to her skin. A boon for local business, organizers hope the festival will continue to draw international tourists to become a globally recognized event. For now, the rains have ended, the mud has dried, and tourists have swapped
Tip to Trip
Tip forSpeedboat
Travel on the boat or Speed Boat will take time less than others, but Speed Boat is con-
tained some oil more than each other’s travel. Normally, the size of the boat where passengers
can sit it will range from 10-15, 20-25, or 30-35, depending on the size of the boat. Distance of
time, or speed on the trip are also depending on the size of the boat. Normally, Boats have an
engine, which are more quickly power as well as the weather. If the wind getting up, it will be
lowed for safe.
Precautions for traveling by speedboat.
Speed Boat is a boat which is powered
by an engine. Don’t walk in off the boats and
ships.
The weight should be evenly balanced
between the left and the right a ship. Don’t sit
on the same side because it’s make the ship
tilted and taking a long time.
If you have seasick, you should be pre-
pared some medicines or wearing black sun-
glasses to reduce sickness.
Try to avoid sitting in front of the bow.
The surface area will have most impact. The
best way of sitting in the middle or end of the
boat. The aft section of the engine is exposed
to water at all times.
Don’t forget to wear a life jacket while
on board at all times and lock properly.
The advantages of traveling by speedboat.
Use the full speed. It is not a very big ship.
Boat or Speed Boat access to the
beach. On the other hand, near the beach has
a large fleet. Moreover, can be parked in the
sand.
If you cannot get many 15 aircraft, you
can travel a group for privacy.
Number of people who travel a lot.
Make no noise. The people are very busy.
You can see the atmosphere. In ad-
dition, the scenery during the trip.
Disadvantages of traveling by speedboat.
Cannot do it well, especially if the wind
or rain.
The vessel is not large. Not suitable for
ocean waves.
Speed Boat to the Islands is no toilets
inside the boat. Should be prepared before
you go.
Because the ship will run along the
shock surface is not suitable for the elderly
and young children or pregnant women. In
addition, you have problem a bone.