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Thani TalkThani TalkThani TalkThani Talk NONTHABURI NEIGHBORHOOD REACH
Serving the Nonthaburi community and supporting local charities since 1994 SEPTEMBER 2015
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Cover Story:
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NNR BOARD 2014-2015
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 billandmare@mac.com
Vice Chairperson Henrietta Bullinger Hbullinger@gmail.com
Treasurer Livonia Winkles livoniawinkles@cox.net
Activity/Tour
Coordinator
Jesmin Tarana
Susanne Rodrigues
084-388-4457
tarana.jesmin@gmail.com
NNR Socials Denise Warta 090-013-8490 cdwarta@yahoo.com
Charity Socials and
Volunteer Coordinator
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Wanda Grove
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Bazaar Committee: Barb Lewis (Coordinator), (Raffle Prizes), Mare Harvey (Sponsors), Tipwan
Smagpong and Kris Smuts (Vendors), Natalie Lollback (Volunteers)
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NNR & Community Events Inside This Issue
Social: Welcome Back Coffee 4
NNR Tour: National Museum Bangkok 5
Cover Story: International Groups 8-16
Community Fitness & Activities 18
Charity News 21
Grapevine Tips 24
Highlights: May NNR Tour 37
Asian Culture 101 39
Travel: Australia by Campervan 42
Feature: Nonthaburi Needlers 46
Restaurant Review 49
Around Nonthaburi & Beyond 34
Highlights: May Farewell Coffee 29
Sept. 5 Secret Garden at new Nichada
shopping complex
Sept. 8 AWC Diamond Anniversary
Luncheon
Sept. 9 Encouraging Women Bible
Study at Chaengwattana
Community Church
Sept. 11 NNR Welcome Back Coffee
Sept. 15 NNR Tour to
National Museum Bangkok
Sept. 19 Living in Bangkok Fair at
Bumrungrad Hospital
Sept. 25-26 Visiting author at
Chaengwattana Community
Church
Sept. 29 National Museum Bangkok
Reception at Dusit Thani Hotel
Sept. 30 Breast Cancer Lecture at
Anantara Bangkok Hotel
Letter from the NNR PresidentLetter from the NNR PresidentLetter from the NNR PresidentLetter from the NNR President
Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach Serving the Nonthaburi community and supporting local charities since 1994
her home at 771 Baan Rim Lake, from 10am-
noon. Please stop by and bring someone
new. TOPS and Segafredo coffee are
sponsoring the event so there will be wonderful
coffees and pastries.
The NNR is now online more than ever. Check
us out on Facebook to see our Guide which is
full of great information, our calendar for
upcoming events, and our newsletter, Thani
Talk. The calendar is a new feature, and we will
post any event going on in Nichada. Just email
us to have your event added. Get one of our
cards from any board member and stay
connected!
Mare Harvey
Hi everyone, welcome to
Nichada or welcome back from
your vacation. It is the start of
another school year and a new
year for the NNR, your
community association.
NNR stands for Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach,
and we are here to help you get connected into
your community! We host a social and a tour
every month, and we raise money for the local
charities in our area. Everyone in Nichada and
close surrounds are members automatically.
Our first event is our Welcome Coffee on
September 11. Shana Dehaven will be hosting at
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September 11
NNR Welcome Back Coffee Morning
Let’s Catch Up !
Date: Friday, September 11, 2015
Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: The home of Shana DeHaven
771 Baan Rim Lake
"Welcome" to all our new Nonthaburi residents
and "Welcome Back" to all those returning from
summer holidays, either locally or around the
globe.
We always begin the new school year with a
"Welcome Back" Coffee Morning, so please
come and meet some new people and/or catch up
with old friends.
There will be representatives from many of the
organizations and clubs from around the area that
you may be interested in. Tops Supermarket is
providing pastries and Segafredo is providing the
coffee.
Please bring a small plate of baked goods or fruit
to share.
For more information please contact:
Denise Warta at cdwarta@yahoo.com or
09 0013 8490.
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NNR Tour: National Museum Bangkok
September 15
Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 7:30 am
Meet in front of ISB’s Chevron Theater.
Bus leaves at 8 am sharp and returns about 2 pm.
Cost: 200 baht museum entry fee. Bus cost to be shared.
To Sign Up: Please Email: tarana.jesmin@gmail.com
Please include your full name and cell phone number.
With major collections of historic artifacts
and Buddhist art, National Museum of Bangkok is
the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. Opened in
1928, the museum houses beautiful and diverse
exhibits including elephant howdahs, royal
furnishings, weapons, porcelain, musical
instruments, spectacular funeral chariots, and
murals depicting the life of Buddha.
The two-hour NNR tour will be in English.
The museum also offers tours in German, French
and Japanese. Let us know if you prefer to join a
tour in a different language.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring some
water. Not all rooms are air-conditioned, so wear
light clothing but be respectful of the culture, as we
are entering one of the most important temples in
the country (for ladies, no exposed shoulders and
please cover your knees).
Susanne Rodrigues & Jesmin Tarana
NNR Tour Coordinators
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With expatriates from all over the world
living and working in Thailand, there’s a myriad of
international groups offering social activities and
support.
In this month’s cover story, Thani Talk
highlights some of the major women’s groups in
Bangkok. Some, such as Club Canada Thailand,
which in 2003 changed its name from Canadian
Women’s Group in order to include male
members, do not limit membership to women.
Other clubs welcome members of all nationalities.
For a comprehensive list of international
clubs, check the Bangkok Guide, published by the
Australian New Zealand Women’s Group and
available at Villa Supermarket and major book
stores, for additional nationality groups.
In addition to the clubs we highlight in this
issue, more informal nationality social groups can
also be found through ISB and other schools. For
example, ISB’s PTA has 20 different country
International Clubs Help Build Friendships
Liz Lu
representatives offering activities for, among
others, parents from Africa, Holland, Scandinavia,
Indonesia, India, Israel, Korea, Philippines,
Malaysia, and Japan. There are also groups based
on linguistics rather than national borders, such as
groups for Chinese speakers, German speakers,
and French speakers.
Professional groups also abound, including
chambers of commerce for more than a dozen
countries.
In addition, for our readers here in the
Nonthaburi community, there’s our neighborhood
volunteer group, Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach,
that welcomes all. (see NNR President’s letter on
page 3)
If you’re new to the community, touch base
with the groups that interest you. It’s a great way
to make new friends!
For Archive Copies of
Thani Talk,
Click: www.issuu.com/nnrthanitalk
Check out tips for newcomers
in these issues:
September 2012
September 2013
September 2014
Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach
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In 1955 The American
Women’s Club was co-founded
by Freda Lyman, and the
dynamic beginning of American
women’s philanthropic
endeavors in Thailand was
formed. From supporting
humanitarian efforts, to
organizing lectures on Thai
culture and local crafts, the AWC assimilated as a
strong community of expatriate members from a
base of that time of about 1,200 total Americans in
Thailand. The group has continued to embrace all
nationalities in its organization, carrying forward
relief efforts for the needs of Thailand’s people,
and enveloping Thai culture as part of their own to
this day.
Be a part of history and join us as we
commemorate our Diamond Anniversary with our
“Shine Bright Like a Diamond” gala celebration!
(See p. 8)
We would like to also invite you to our
biggest function of the year, An American
Halloween Fundraiser, October 10th! (See p. 26)
We look forward to meeting you very soon
and welcome you to our community.
Phyllis Ansusinha
President, American Women’s Club of Thailand
AWC
American Women’s Club
Year Founded: 1955
Number of members: 133
Annual membership fee: 3,000 baht
Who is eligible to join: Membership is open to
any woman living in Thailand, any nationality.
Address of club house: 72/1 Sukhumvit 38 Bang-
kok 10110 Thailand
Regular club activities offered: Casual
Connections (weekly coffee), golf, tennis,
mahjong, knitting, movie club, excursions,
luncheons, fitness, ladies night out.
Focus of club's charity work: Scholarships for
girls. AWC puts 40% of the fundraising efforts in
to our Scholarship program, providing education
to more than 400 girls in poverty stricken areas.
We also sponsor English Camp and outreach
projects in Thailand that serve orphanages,
disabled, disenchanted, and emergency needs.
Website address: awc@awcthailand.org
AWC member with scholarship students
Members enjoy Mahjong.
Making friends through golf.
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The BWG was established
over 45 years ago as a social
group for expat ladies living in
Bangkok. Historically, the wife
of the serving British
Ambassador is our patron. The
British Women’s Group
welcomes all newcomers to
Bangkok.
As a support group for
newcomers and long standing
residents we can provide
organised means of meeting
other women, information on living in Bangkok,
social events, and opportunities to take part in
fund raising events.
We have a voluntary committee, which is
elected annually and meets monthly to organise a
calendar of events.
We have two categories of membership:
Full Member - if you or your husband /partner
hold a valid British Passport.
Associate Member- BWG welcomes all
international members, however those without a
valid British passport, or husband/partner with one
cannot be a voting member.
Thursday is a BWG day!
1st Thursday is our committee meeting
2nd Thursday there is a coffee morning
3rd Thursday there is a Lunch
4th Thursday there is an Activity
On the first Wednesday of the month we
BWG
British Women’s Group Bangkok
hold a Newcomers Coffee. In addition, there are
special events during the year including, Welcome
Back Drinks, H.M. Queen’s Birthday and
Christmas drinks.
The BWG has an extensive range of welfare
projects to help underprivileged and disadvantaged
people in Thailand.
Gina Christie
President, British Women’s Group
Year Founded: 1969
Number of members: Approx. 265
Annual membership fees:
Full member: 1,500 baht (1,000 baht renewal)
Associate member: 2,000 baht (1,500 baht
renewal)
Who is eligible to join: Anyone who holds a
British passport or their partner does can be a full
voting member. Associate members without a British
passportare non-voting members .
Regular club activities offered: Coffee morning
every 2nd Thursday, Lunch every 3rd Thursday,
Activity every 4th Thursday.
Major fundraisers: A major fund raiser at least
one or twice a year.
Focus of club's charity work: Women and
children.
Website address: www.bwgbangkok.org
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ANZWG: Australian New Zealand Women’s Group
The Australian-New Zealand
Women's Group Bangkok
(ANZWG) has for more than 50
years played a major part in the
lives of many expatriate women
who have been lucky enough to
reside in this fascinating yet
sometimes challenging city.
ANZWG's main role is to promote friendship and
support amongst its members during their stay here
in Thailand.
We organise a yearly calendar of events and
activities, act as liaison for several sports, games,
and craft. The highlight every year is the
Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon held on the first
Tuesday in November and considered Bangkok's
social event of the year.
ANZWG is also well known for its
community service work, its fundraising and its
impressive publication - Bangkok Guide which is
now in its 19th edition.
We are successful because of our members,
both past and present - women who come from
different backgrounds, are of varying ages and
have many differing interests. Women whose
enthusiasm and commitment to our group have
ensured its continued success.
Marylou Rainsford,
ANZWG President
Year Founded: 1983
Number of members: Approx. 130
Annual membership fee: 800 baht
Who is eligible to join:
All Australian and New Zealand women; women
married to or partners with an Australian or New
Zealander; women who are closely associated with
either Australia or New Zealand may be
considered for membership by the Executive
Committee
Regular club activities offered: Mahjong,
tennis, craft, Kiwalas (children’s playgroup) and
social and exploring activities around Bangkok,
monthly morning tea.
Major fundraisers: Bangkok Guide book sales
and Melbourne Cup Charity Luncheon
Focus of club's charity work: Women and
children of Thailand.
Website address: www.anzwg-bangok.org
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Year club was founded: 1982
Number of current members: 800
Annual membership fee: 1,100 baht for new
members; 1,000 baht renewal of membership
Who is eligible to join: Membership is open to
any individual interested in pursuing the
objectives of B.A.M.B.I.
Address of club house: No clubhouse, but
activities are hosted by international schools and
other venues in Bangkok & Pattaya.
Regular club activities offered: Playgroups,
Bumps & Babies: Prenatal and Postnatal
sessions, W.O.M.B.L.E.S - Dinners for working
mums, various holiday events, Yard Sales,
Annual Bazaar, New Members Coffee mornings
Major fundraisers: Yard Sales (3 times a year)
and surplus from other ongoing activities.
Focus of club's charity work: BAMBI Is not
charity organisation, however we do dedicate
part of our work to charity and our Charities
team is busy planning and executing charity
activities all year round.
Website: www.bambiweb.org,
www.facebook.com/BAMBIBangkok
BAMBI stands for: Bangkok Mothers
& Babies International, a project of the
Childbirth and Breastfeeding Foundation of
Thailand (CBFT).
We are a non-profit social group run by
volunteer mums & dads. Our aim is to provide
support and companionship for expecting parents
and parents of young children of all nationalities
in Bangkok and Pattaya.
BAMBI supports all mums whatever their
birth and baby feeding choices may be. At the
same time we promote what is considered by
UNICEF, the WHO and the Thai government as
'best practice' to promote and support healthy
mums and babies.
Among our activities we offer prenatal and
postnatal support (Bumps & Babies sessions and
library), regular playgroups for babies and
toddlers, parties for the whole family, yard sales
events and dinners for working mums. We are
issuing a wonderful monthly magazine about the
early years of parenting. We have a link to varied
support groups in town, an informative website
with busy classifieds section, an active Facebook
page and much, much more.
BAMBI is not a charity organization.
However we do feel we need to contribute to the
Thai community we live in. Therefore surplus
funds raised through membership, donations and
activities are donated to local charities which
Ravit El-Bachar Daniel
Chairwoman, BAMBI
BAMBI
Bangkok Mothers & Babies International
reflect BAMBI's
concerns and
priorities. Our
charities team is
committed to
helping a number
of local charities that are focused on children
and/or mothers.
Besides monetary donations and visits to
the local charities, BAMBI charities team
collects necessary items to donate, organizes
fundraising activities and raises awareness of
BAMBI members to the organizations we
support.
Photo by Azusa Uchida
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Soroptimist International Club of
Bangkok is part of a global organisation with
around 80.000 members worldwide. Our
mission is to transform the lives of women and
girls. Our members are from Thailand, India,
Japan, USA, Singapore, Holland). We meet
monthly at the Hyatt Erawan in Bangkok.
This year’s fundraiser, “Dance to the
Beat” will be held November 7th at the Dusit
Thani Hotel. Come join us!
Frances Luns
President, SI Club of Bangkok
SI: Soroptimist International Club of Bangkok
Year Founded: 1977
Number of members: 24 (from Thailand,
India, Japan, USA, Singapore, Holland).
Annual membership fee: 4,000 baht
Who is eligible to join: The club is for
professional women, so members should be
working in a profession or business or in an
occupation of comparable status or responsi-
bility. Or they can be retired from their
professions or just starting their career.
Regular club activities offered: Fundraising
for charity.
Major fundraisers: Annual gala dinner. This
year’s gala, “Dance to the Beat” will be held
Nov. 7th at the Dusit Thani Hotel.
Focus of club's charity work: Ongoing
projects include: building toilets and dormito-
ries at rural schools, scholarships, supporting
a nanny at the Pakkred Orphanage, giving
vocational workshops in the women prison
and providing palliative care for sick
children.
Web site address: www.sibangkok.org
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Latin Community in Thailand (Communidad Latina en Tailandia)
In 1992, a group of Thai, Spanish and other
Latin residents in Thailand decided to create a
formal club to expand Spanish language and also
organize social activities, including an annual
Latin Ball.
The club was known as the Thai-Hispanic
Association. Today, the group is called “Latin
Community in Thailand”. We try to follow in the
footsteps of our predecessor the Thai-Hispanic
Association. We continue to work with the same
spirit and with the same purpose in mind, but as a
group of volunteers organizing different activities
during the year such as the Latin Ball, lunches,
the bingo bazaar, etc.
Our board members include Anita,
Alejandra, Adriana, Gabriela, Melina and Sergio.
I would also like to mention Rosalina who is the
Latin Representative at ISB’s PTA. She organizes
a lunch every month and keeps the Latin
community updated with events and school
information.
Year founded: The Thai Hispanic Association
was founded around 1992. Since 2012, we have
been working as a volunteer group under the
name Communidad Latina en Tailandia.
Number of current members: More than 200 in
our formal list and even more people who join
our activities.
Annual membership fee: Free. Being a group of
volunteers, we only charge a fee according to the
activity we organize.
Who is eligible to join: Our main language is
Spanish, and we welcome all nationalities that
want to join and practice our language and also
enjoy our activities, but this is not a limitation.
Address of club: We don't have a specific space
because volunteers offer their houses or addresses
for meetings and also activities.
Regular club activities: Our main event is the
Latin Ball in March, one Bingo event, one or two
bazaars, charity activities, toddler and small
children group, tours, cooking meetings, painting
groups and other activities according to our
members interests.
Major fundraisers: Our Latin Ball which helps
us support our main charities: Pakkret
orphanages, scholarships and local projects for
children and women in need. Main organizations
we have supported: Christian Children with
Disabilities, Colabora Brimania and Nightlight.
Contact Info: Reach us at:
latcommthai@gmail.com, and
latinball2015@gmail.com.
Gabriela Alvarez Fourcade
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CCT is a non-profit social organization
based in Bangkok. We welcome Canadians and
friends of Canada. CCT was created to promote
friendship amongst our members and good
relations with our Thai neighbors. We offer
members a variety of recreational and cultural
activities.
We host tennis and mahjong games, as well
as a very popular monthly book club group called
Fiddleheads. We also have monthly lunches where
we visit different restaurants around Bangkok. We
try to have one planned activity a month for our
members, for example a painting workshop or a
trip to a museum. We also do “pop up events” that
are spur of the moment activities that everyone in
the club is invited to attend.
This past March, we brought back our
“Snowball” gala. It was a great success, raising
over 350,000 baht for charity. Our welfare team
will be distributing these funds to needy
organizations in Bangkok. We will be planning
another “Snowball” for 2016.
Members receive a quarterly newsletter and
are invited to join our Facebook page where they
can ask for recommendations or advice from our
members. Some of our members have lived here
for decades, others just a few months. We would
like to encourage anyone interested in the club to
contact us! For inquires, please contact:
clubcanadamembership@gmail.com.
Sarah Lesko
President, Club Canada Thailand
Year Founded: Late 1980s
Number of members: 73
Annual membership fee: 600 baht
Who is eligible to join: Canadian nationals and
anyone interested in Canadian culture.
Address of club house, if any: None
Regular club activities offered: Fiddleheads
book club, Lunch Bunch, Mahjong, tennis, crafts,
field trips, Pop Up events.
Major fundraiser: Snowball Gala
Focus of club's charity work: Education, Health
Web site address: www.clubcanadathailand.com
CCT Club Canada Thailand
(Left) CCT Book club members share love of
reading. (Top) Lunch Bunch dines their way
through Bangkok . (Bottom) Tennis lovers stay in
shape.
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IWC
International Women’s Club
The International Women’s Club of Thailand
(IWC) was founded in 1964, with the main
objective of fostering friendship and understanding
between women of all nationalities and promoting
the causes of women worldwide.
The Club’s members consist of women from
70 plus countries and membership is open to all
nationalities. For those who are new to Bangkok,
this club offers many meaningful opportunities to
broaden their circle of friends.
June Khazi,
President, International Women’s Club
Year Founded: 1964
Number of current members: 450
Annual membership fee: 2,000 baht (1,000 baht
non – refundable )
Who is eligible to join: All nationalities
Address of club house: 16 Sukhumvit Soi 34
Klongtoey Nua Watanna Bangkok 10110
Regular club activities: Luncheons, tours,
“Getting to Know You” (GTKY) meetings with
the diplomatic community to learn about different
customs and cultures, and small group activities
(hobbies, crafts, other leisure activities).
Major fundraisers: Annual fund raiser normally
held in September.
Focus of club's charity work: Proceeds from
annual fundraiser help finance scholarships for
disadvantaged Thai girls, as well as to aid other
charities that help children.
Website address: www.iwcthailand.org
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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 nnradverts@yahoo.com.
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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,
napisapant.yoga@gmail.com, 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 kers!n.bangkok@gmail.com
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 h@p://kripa-yoga.com/
Sports
BIKING Weekend bike rides, leaving from back gate at
7am, 50+km on mtn bikes.
Contact Chris:
chris.oglesby@mubadalapetroleum.com
Weekday rides leave the back gate at 7:30am.
Distance and terrain varies with groups for both
road bikes and mountain/hybrid bikes.
Contact Meg: megfarrellsine@gmail.com 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 rangerbootcamp@hotmail.com
or 087-552-6007
MASTERS SWIMMING Nichada Pool, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-8:30.
Every swimmer is welcome. Contact Kevin:
ksypolt@gmail.com or Kers!n:
kers!n.bangkok@gmail.com 086-372-9750
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DanceClasses BOLLYWOOD 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
iritmike@gmail.com
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 iritmike@gmail.com
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: capricio310@gmail.com Tel: 091-878-6283
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NNR Supports Local Charities, Welcomes Volunteers
NNR donated 12,000 baht of powdered
Nutrini, a food supplement, to Rachawadee Ying, a
local home for disabled girls.
Many thanks for helping the nursing staff
there meet the nutritional needs of the children on
the sick ward, children with cerebral palsy who
have difficulty swallowing, and even a couple of
gals with complex needs who are cared for by
foster families.
Recently a local government school, the
Chonlaprathaan Song Khrao School, sent some
children with special needs to join the Special
Olympics in Nakhorn Phathom province.
When I sent the teams off, I became aware of
the school’s need for sports equipment. They had
two tennis tables for about 700 children from
grades 4 to 9. For the Special Olympics
competition, four teams competed in table tennis
(ping pong), and they won a gold medal.
Their soccer team placed 4th out of 14 teams.
Just after the competition, a mildly used tennis
table was donated by someone leaving
Nichada. The assistant principal was delighted, as
were the physical education teachers.
If anyone has sports equipment that they are
not using, please consider passing it on to the
Chonlaprathaan Song Khrao School or other
government schools, or the social welfare homes.
Dorothy Klynstra
Thai Schools Welcome Donations of Sports Equipment,
Home for Disabled Thanks NNR for Nutritional Supplements
Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach (NNR)
gives back to the community by supporting a
variety of service organizations and charities in
Nonthaburi. NNR’s charity work begins with
fundraising, including its major annual fundraiser,
the popular NNR Charity Bazaar each November.
All proceeds from Thani Talk advertising also goes
to supporting local charities.
Proceeds have helped care for abandoned
To donate, please contact Dorothy Klynstra at:
dorothyk67@hotmail.com.
babies, assist disabled children, clothe and train
disadvantaged young adults, feed the elderly and
the homeless, buy books and school supplies,
sponsor Thai children at the Para-Olympics, treat
children of construction workers and orphanages
to holiday parties and field trips. The list goes on.
If you’re interested in volunteering for a
local charity, please contact NNR Welfare
Committee co-chairs:
Jennifer Skobel (jcskobel@gmail.com) or
Wanda Grove (wandagrove14@gmail.com).
And on November 5th, please support NNR
charities by shopping at the NNR Charity Bazaar!
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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 nnrnewsletter@yahoo.com.
Each September, Thani Talk wants to make sure that newcomers know about some Grapevine Favorites, such as the milk delivery and dry cleaning servics listed below. We are also pleased to publish new finds and other great tips. So, send yours in!
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Door-to-Door Milk Delivery
Door-to-Door Drycleaning Service
Just wanted to put a recommendation up
for Khun Meow and her husband who
deliver milk, eggs, juice, yogurt, yogurt drinks
and soda water to your door three days a week
(Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) .
You just pick stuff out of the coolers on
their truck! They were super helpful for me,
because my kids drink so much milk, and we
didn't have a golf cart when we first arrived in
Nichada. Their phone number is 081-774-4989,
call them if you want them to stop at your house
during rounds.
Marea Hawes
This is a golden tip passed down by Rufie
Harr before she left Thailand. I have since used
Ishiya Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service on a
regular basis and absolutely love the prompt
pick-up and delivery service to my home.
Khun Winai, a manager at Ishiya, said the
company has been in business for 30 years.
Another manager, Mr. Hishayoshi Kumata,
personally picks up and drops off orders in the
Nichada area on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The prices are reasonable, and the quality
of cleaning is excellent.
Simply phone the Bangkok shop at 02-663-
4745, or Mr. Kumata at 081-814-3128.
Liz Lu
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Facials and Waxing at The Waxing Queen
Thailand’s hot weather plays havoc with
my skin and a good facial can be hard to come
by.
Khun Aom and Khun Noi first came to my
rescue 5 years ago with deep cleansing facials
that were just like what I would get back home
but at a much better price, and with a relaxing
massage included!
Experienced and trained in Australia, Khun
Aom and Khun Noi have recently opened up
their own salon offering waxing, face/body
massages and body scrubs too.
You’ll find them on the ground floor of
Royal Condo Tower (Soi 28 Chaengwattana
Road) right by Central Chaengwattana. You can
call or message them at 089-499-4248 (10am-
8pm).
A local business well-worth supporting!
Christine Vila
Passion Delivery: Online Grocer Delivers to Your Home
If you are looking for top quality, gourmet
food items, look no further than Passion
Delivery. Passion delivery is a food delivery
service that sources some of the best artisan
foods in the Bangkok area and brings them right
to your doorstep.
They recently started delivery to Nichada
Thani. You place your order on Thursday for
delivery the following Tuesday. The online
gourmet grocer offers an extensive selection of
meats, cheeses, sausages, breads, desserts,
yogurts and dips to name a few items. I have
always been pleased with the products I have
ordered. Many of the items come from artisan
foodies that produce their own goods so they can
maintain the high quality of their products. Many
of these vendors can be found at the Bangkok
Farmer’s market but it’s not always easy to get
to the market. Passion delivery brings them
together in one convenient place for delivery.
You may find the delivery service at http://
www.passiondelivery.com/.
Phone orders: (English) 096-354-4624.
(Thai) 096-354-1924.
Jennifer Marinos
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The last NNR coffee for the 2014-2015
school year was hosted by Aisling King at her
Natakorn home on Friday, May 8. There was a
great turnout with a lot of new faces as well as
friends and neighbors who stopped by say goodbye
before packing and leaving Thailand. Good luck to
all those moving on.
NNR Coffee Mornings take place once a month
during the school year. If you are interested in
hosting a coffee gathering, please contact Denise
at cdwarta@yahoo.com. All you are required to do
is open up your home for 10-25 guests, and provide
drinks and host for a few hours. Everyone brings
goodies to share. It's a good time to see old friends
and meet new ones.
Thank you, Aisling, for a wonderful coffee!
Friends Say Goodbye at May Farewell Coffee Morning
Denise Warta
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Around Nonthaburi and Beyond
Chaengwattana Community Church
Adult Sunday School—8:30am
Sunday Service—9:30am
Encouraging Women—Wed., 9am
Men’s Meeting—Thurs., 5am
Community Prayer—Tuesdays 7:30-8:30am
Youth Alpha Group (high school) Sunday 6pm
Youth Group (middle school) Thursdays 6:30pm
http://www.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: ourladyofmercyparish@gmail.com
Discover the Rosary, contact Chris at
hushh@hotmail.com
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.
Worship Venues:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 50/33 Moo 4 Chaengwattana Road
Sunday Worship Service--9 am.(in English)
Family History Research Group--Mondays,
9-12 p.m.
Book Group--2nd Wed./month, 11 a.m.
“Foodie” Group--1st Tues./month,10 a.m.
Youth Group—Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Contact Marie Lewis (092-581-9606)
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Concerts:
www.ThaiTicketMajor.com
Maroon 5 World Tour Live in Bangkok
September 21, 22 (8:30 pm)
Impact Arena, Nonthaburi
Muse Live in Bangkok
September 23 (8:30pm)
Impact Arena, Nonthaburi
Int’l Festival of Dance and Music
Sept. 11-12 (7:30pm), 13 (2:30pm)
Thailand Cultural Center
THE BUTTERFLY LOVERS, Chinese Opera,
Zhejiang Yue Opera Troupe
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Amazing Aranyik: A Village of Steel Forges
On 11 May, the NNR arranged a tour to a
rural village in Ayutthaya Province that creates the
beautiful stainless steel silverware and table
accessories sold at the NNR fall bazaar and Thai
Craft shows.
The tour included a brief history of steel
forges in the area and then a visit to the Ban
Aranyik workshop, where we watched the process
of making silverware and a handcrafted,
high luster, steel dimpled bowl. We learned about
the difference in quality between Ban Aranyik
produced items and others that don’t use the same
high standards.
We also drove to an actual village where we
watched an artisan crafting the signature loop on
many of the Aranyik tableware products. The
members of the production group were delighted
to have NNR visit and were appreciative of our
support, good ideas and, of course, our shopping!
Most of the participants purchased products
for their homes or for gifts this summer while
traveling back to the states
Lee Derr
Attending NNR’s tour of a stainless steel
factory in Ayutthaya Aranyik village was an eye
opening experience. Village craftsmen take the
highest quality steel and forge it into various
platters, bowls, and silverware. Their process is
rudimentary, but it works. Workers are highly
skilled and take pride in their work. I will gladly
pay higher prices for their hammered steel
knowing that I will receive the highest
craftsmanship and quality.
Lisa Widmer
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Asian Culture Thani Talk ~September 2015Thani Talk ~September 2015Thani Talk ~September 2015Thani Talk ~September 2015
Asian Culture 101
Erawan Shrine: Where Buddhists Worship a Hindu God
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(Above): A statue of the Hindu God Brahma,
Lord of Creations, sits damaged after the Aug.
17 bomb blast at Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine. The
4-faced deity suffered a chipped chin but
miraculously survived the attack.
The devastating Aug. 17 bomb blast that
shocked the kingdom briefly closed the Erawan
Shrine, one of Thailand’s most famous
landmarks. But days after the tragedy, the shrine
reopened, and worshippers flocked back to pay
their respects and pray for the victims.
Built in 1956, the Erawan Shrine was
constructed after a series of fatal accidents beset
the construction of the Erawan Hotel, (rebuilt in
1987 as the Grand Hyatt Erawan). Upon
completion of the shrine, problems disappeared,
and locals heightened their belief in the power of
the Hindu God Brahma, Lord of Creations, who
presides at the shrine.
At the Rajprasong intersection where the
shrine is located, you will see, without fail, Thai
Buddhists waiing Brahma as they walk past the
corner. As buses pass the shrine, drivers often
take their hands off the steering wheel to wai.
The Erawan Shrine is also sacred to Chinese
and other Buddhist tourists, who make sure to
visit and pray, offer garlands, or pay for dancers
to perform in honor of Brahma.
The adoption of Hindu gods by Buddhists
is not unusual, as can be seen by the abundance of
images of Hindu gods, especially Ganesha, with
his elephant head, who is seen all over Thailand.
Through the years, the Erawan Shrine has
seen its share of history, due to its location at the
Worshippers, especially tourists, flock to the
Erawan Shrine to pray for good fortune.
Garland sellers, who typically have Mondays off
due to street cleaning, escaped the Aug. 17 blast.
(Above) They returned to work days later.
heart of the city, and therefore political street
protests.
Undoubtedly, the shrine will be a witness
to future national events, but hopefully, it will be
spared more violence.
Liz Lu
Photo by Richard Barrow
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For more than 30 years, Carl Janowitz has provided therapy
for adults, couples, adolescents and families. Carl
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 counselor_cj@bangkokhappy.com
www.bangkoktherapy.com
Carl Janowitz
Marriage and Family Therapist Circle One Building
1674 Petchaburi Rd. (Near Bumrungrad)
When Life Feels
Overwhelming
Reach Out for Help…
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Travel: Western Australia Thani Talk ~September 2015Thani Talk ~September 2015Thani Talk ~September 2015Thani Talk ~September 2015
Campervan Trip
Up the Coast of Western Australia
We then hired a campervan for 10 days and drove
3,000 km from Perth to Exmouth and back.
We hired the camper from Perth, where there are
many companies to choose from, and they offer a
variety of packages and size/style campers. It is
worth checking up on Australian car seat
regulations if you are travelling with kids.
As it was Australian school holidays and therefore
peak time, we decided (wisely in hind-sight) to
prebook all of our campervan sites. If you were to
do the trip in off-peak, I reckon you could get
away without making bookings. There are also a
few “rest areas”, along the way where you can free
camp but they tend to be just off the main road and
so not always particularly nice places to stay.
After filling up with food and fuel we began our
road trip heading north. Along the way we stopped
at The Pinnacles, in Cervantes. These are made up
of thousands of natural limestone “pillars” poking
out of the sandy desert.
During the summer break our family went to
Perth, Western Australian. Perth is an easy 7-hour
direct flight from Bangkok, with only a 1-hour
time difference.
If you haven’t done a campervan trip, give it a try.
Our road trip by campervan up the coast of
Western Australia provided a great family
friendly holiday, with the freedom to stop
whenever and wherever we wanted!
First, we spent 5 days enjoying beautiful Perth,
including: the amazing beaches a short hop from
the city centre, a fun day at the Cultural Centre
taking in the art gallery, museum and SCI Tech (a
child friendly interactive science museum and
planetarium), wandering the streets of Freeman
(or Freo as the locals call it) and stopping
frequently at some of the great cafes, restaurants
and micro-breweries. Another great day trip is to
Rottnest Island, where you can hire bikes to
explore.
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Cathy Sackett
The next night we stopped in the beautiful
town of Kalbarri which is situated right on
the mouth of Murchison River. An hour up
the road from Kalbarri is the national park
with the spectacular “Nature’s Window”.
Shark Bay World Heritage region is home to
the famous Monkey Mia dolphins, a small pod of
which have been coming to be fed there every
morning for the last 40+ years.
We carried on up to Coral Bay, which was our
favourite place on the trip. It is a tiny town with a
couple of camp sites right on the beach. From
there we went up to Exmouth, which in itself isn’t
much, but it is the gateway to the Ningaloo Marine
Reef. Exmouth is a great place for diving,
snorkeling and fishing.
This amazing area is home to many beautiful
marine creatures, including Whale Sharks. We
spent a beautiful day out on a boat as part of a tour
in which you can swim with the Whale Sharks –
the main season for this is April to July.
Unfortunately for us, the day of our visit turned
out to be the first day of the whole season that no
whale sharks were spotted! We did however see
many pods of dolphins, huge turtles, sting rays
and some beautiful hump back whales swimming
along with very young calves!
For our family, the campervan trip was a
FANTASTIC experience. I highly recommend it.
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Thani Talk ~September 2015Thani Talk ~September 2015Thani Talk ~September 2015Thani Talk ~September 2015 Hobby Groups
The Nonthaburi Needlers started out as a quilt
group founded in 1998 by former Nichada resident
Doris Gregory. After Doris left Thailand in 2002,
her friends continued the group and named it
“Bangkok Quilt Group.” It has since expanded to
include all types of needle artists, meeting under
the new name, Nonthaburi Needlers.
We meet every Tuesday morning at 10am to work
on our individual projects. Members take turns
hosting the meeting and providing snacks.
Needlers have 55 alumni members worldwide who
follow its private Facebook page. Locally, more
than half a dozen members meet up each week.
Beginners are welcome. If one of us is familiar
with your craft, we can help you over the rough
spots that often haunt a first time project.
Some of our members make charity quilts for local
orphanages and the elderly, hilltribe villagers, and
Habitat for Humanity. We have supplies available
for those quilts if you’d like to sew one to donate.
Completed quilt tops are sandwiched with batting
and quickly tied to make a cozy quilt. If you aren’t
already a quilter, tying the sandwich together is an
easy way to participate.
On occasion, we organize field trips to visit local
artists or shopping venues. A favorite destination
is Sampeng Lane in Chinatown were we hunt for
cotton fabric, crystals, buttons, batting,
embroidery supplies, knitting wool, silk thread,
etc. We usually finish with an air-conditioned stop
and a cold drink at China World (which has many
fabric stores) or Old Siam Shopping Center,
which has beautiful fabric including a wide
selection of silk, as well as an indoor ‘street food’
court that has terrific mango and sticky rice and
other delights.
Another source of inspiration is the Queen Sirikit
SUPPORT foundation. We especially enjoy the
SUPPORT showroom and watching the artists at
the Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre.
We also organize small groups to attend classes
and workshops by traveling artists. These classes
are sponsored by sewing machine companies in
Bangkok, so we look for ones that are offered in
English.
If you would like to join the Nonthaburi Needlers,
or would like more information, please send an
email to karejohnston@gmail.com.
Nonthaburi Needlers: Textile Group for All Types of Handicrafts
Karen Johnston
Needlers observed an experienced weaver at the
Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre.
Jan Van Ekeren donating her hand-made quilt to
latch-key senior Khun Sunantha.
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(Above) Mary Schneider
showing her Halloween quilt.
(Above left and middle) Hilltribe mothers in northern Thailand receive quilts donated and made by
Nonthaburi Needlers and delivered to their villages by the Singpore-Thai Chamber of Commerce.
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Restaurant Review Thani Talk ~September 2015Thani Talk ~September 2015Thani Talk ~September 2015Thani Talk ~September 2015
Greyhound Café is a familiar sight around many
of the upscale shopping centers around Bangkok.
You’ll find them in 10 different locations
including Central Lad Prao, Central World,
EmQuartier, and Siam Centre. What is so special
about a chain of Asian-fusion restaurants? A few
things actually.
First the menu. There is a diverse menu of Thai,
Asian, and Western cuisine. Some of my favorite
dishes include Salmon with a chili-lime, garlic,
and dill dipping sauce– a great example of fusion
cuisine.
Another great one is the grilled vegetable lasagna.
It’s a lovely tower of mushrooms, olives,
eggplant, zucchini, tomato sauce and cheese.
Another great one is the DIY nachos. To
paraphrase Cosmo Kramer from the American TV
show Seinfeld: you get your tortilla, you add the
sauce, you add the chicken, you add the cheese
with a dab of sour cream, and then throw it into
your mouth.
These are only some of my favorites but there is a
huge selection of reasonably priced appetizers and
entrees available.
Room for dessert? Good. There is a diverse
array of cakes, crepes, sundaes, and other treats
available. My independent research into the
subject reveals that the most delicious is the
Bonoffee in a jar. It’s a brownie, banana,
caramel, cookie and other sinful bites, stuffed
into a jar. Can you get all the ingredients on a
single spoonful?
Then there are the
drinks. There is a
variety of coffees,
shakes, cocktails
and mocktails to
choose from. There
is also a wine list.
You’re about to
learn why I’m such
a big fan of this
place. Every night
from 7pm until
9pm is Happy Hour. That means buy one and get
two. Be warned, this is not consistent across all
the Greyhound cafes.
However the one at Crystal Park has this Happy
Hour offer, and it includes bottles of wine. It’s
true. Buy one bottle of wine and get two. I’m not
sure there is anyplace else in Bangkok where you
can get two bottles of decent Chilean or
Australian wine for about 1,200 baht. Can’t drink
it all? No problem, take it home.
So, from the great food, decadent desserts, cool
atmosphere, shocking deals on wine, and silly
t-shirts on the wait staff (“Life is not all about
Khaopad” “You’re my real boss, not him in the
black suit”), Greyhound Café is a great option for
a fun, relaxed meal. With the price of appetizers
around THB 150, and entrees in the THB 200-
300 range, even a dinner for the whole family is
easy on the wallet.
More information can be found at: http://
www.greyhoundcafe.co.th/greyhoundcafe/
Greyhound Café: Chic & Fun Asian Fusion Dining
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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,
BangkokGuide,LonelyPlanet,Frommer’sGuide,
DRESS SHARP. LOOK SHARP. FEEL SHARP.
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, 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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