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NNR BOARD 2014-2015

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Vice Chairperson Charlotte Sanders 084-875-7655

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Jesmin Tarana

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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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Community Events

Inside This Issue

December Social 4

December Tour 5

Cover Story: 2004 Asian Tsunami 10

Community Activities and Fitness 18

Highlights of NNR Bazaar 22

Grapevine Tips 26

Feature: Recipe 40

Feature: Restaurant Review 49

Travel: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia 38

Around Nonthaburi 32

December 5 Holiday: King’s Birthday/

Father’s Day

December 8 NNR Social: Christmas House

Tour

December 10 Holiday: Coronation Day

December 12 Festive Soiree at the Adams

Home

Happy New Year!

January 16 Job and Maria Charity Fun Run

January 20 NNR Tour: Ko Kret Bike Tour

February 6 NNR Coffee Social

Two decades ago the Thani Talk

newsletter was called Nonthaburi

Neigborhood Reach, named after the

volunteer group that published it.

Back then it was a 10 to 12-page

publication photocopied at the ISB

print shop. It was printed on lemon

yellow or canary yellow paper and

held together with a single staple.

The inaugural issue had a run of 300

copies. Today, our 52-page magazine

reaches 1,400 households. Money for

printing the formerly ad-free

newsletter used to come from

donations at coffee mornings. Now

advertising supports not just the

printing costs, but also NNR charities.

Cover art by Liz Lu

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It’s that time of year for the holiday soiree at Gill and Vic Adams’ home. If you have never been,

you will not want to miss it. They open up their home, beautifully decorated for the holidays, and if

you were not in the holiday mood, you will be after this.

Come and enjoy mulled wine and a festive array of food while listening to carols. SANTA BILL

WILL BE IN HIS WINTER WONDERLAND SO IF ANY CHILDREN WANT TO COME

EARLY AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE ON SANTA’S NICE LIST THEY ARE WELCOME,

5PM. There will also be a local band so wear your dancing shoes and there may be even a few more

surprises in store for the evening.

Gill and Vic do this all on their own. We think it is only appropriate to think of others less fortunate

than ourselves at this time of year and ask for donations which will go to the Sparrow Home. The

suggested minimum donation is 1,000 baht per person. There also will be a charity raffle. Who

knows what you might win, maybe even your husband/wife’s Christmas gift.

Date: Friday, December 12

Time: 5pm - Late

Place: Gill and Vic Adams home,

39/214, Nichada Park, Soi 5

One thing that we ask this year is that you RSVP by December 8 to

[email protected] or 09 0013 8490

Save the Date! Feb. 6

DECEMBER 12

NNR Coffee Social

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Back By Popular Demand!

NNR’s Christmas House Tour: Dec. 8 This event is not offered every year, so be sure to sign up!

Susanne Rodrigues and Jesmin Tarana,

NNR Tour Coordinators

When: 7:50 am.

Where: Meet in front of Chevron Theater, the bus will leave at

8 a.m. sharp. We aim to be back at 2 p.m.

Cost: Transportation provided and cost will be divided by the

number of participants.

What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes, camera

and good mood.

To Sign Up : Please Email: [email protected]

The tour is limited to 12 participants.

Ko Kret Bike Tour Rescheduled for

January 20th

The tour will start at 9am sharp at Denise Warta’s house, 592 Tropical Residences.

Tour is limited to the first 80 that sign up at [email protected]. Registration

starts on December 1 only.

We will divide up into 4 groups of 20 and tour 4 beautifully decorated houses by

using golf cart pooling (please indicate when registering if you can bring a golf cart).

After the house tours are finished (around 12:30 pm), we will all meet back at

Denise’s house for drinks and nibbles. Feel free to bring a plate of savories to share.

The Christmas Shop at Nonthaburi will also be set up to sell their decorations, and

your entrance ticket will give you a chance to win one of their Raffle prizes.

Cost: 300 baht (payable in advance by December 5, details of how to pay will be

given on successful registration). The money raised will be used to fund a Christmas

Party for YMCA children. Let’s get into the Christmas Spirit!

Your NNR Social and Travel Team

Denise Warta, Susanne Rodrigues and Jesmin Tarana

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Ao Nang, Krabi Province, Thailand.

Photo by David Rydevik.

Car washed atop a building in Khao Lak.

In the early morning hours of December 26, 2004, my

oldest son noticed something peculiar at our highrise

apartment outside of Nichada Thani. Although the

apartment was quiet and calm, he heard and saw that the

water in the toilet bowl was agitated and splashing around.

Little did we realize that there had been a magnitude 9.2

earthquake with an epicenter near Aceh, Indonesia. Hours

later, a massive tsunami would devastate southern Thai

beaches, as it had already done to other countries bordering

the Pacific Rim.

The South Asian earthquake and tsunami, among the

most powerful and deadliest in history, claimed more than a

quarter million lives. In Thailand alone, the death toll

reached an estimated 8,212.

Also known as the Boxing Day Tsunami because it

occurred the day after Christmas, the devastating disaster

and the shocking power unleashed by Mother Nature that

day forever changed people’s lives.

My family had planned to leave in a few days for the La

Flora resort in Khao Lak. We were waiting for my nephew

to arrive from the United States. By the time he landed in

Bangkok, La Flora’s beachside villas were in splinters.

Instead of taking my nephew to Khao Lak, we took him

to Big C to buy donation supplies (toiletries, clothing, food,

underwear) and drove out to Thammasat University’s

Rangsit campus where donations were sorted in the

gymnasium. Near a central area where information about

missing persons was collected, exchanged, and posted,

injured survivors who could walk on their own and who had

been transported to Thammasat for housing, gathered for

assistance. Along with other volunteers, we sat in the

volunteers area with stickers on our shirts indicating what

languages we could speak, ready to translate for incoming

survivors if needed.

Our Nonthaburi community did not escape unscathed.

On that day, many local expatriate families were vacationing

down south at Phuket, Khao Lak and other Thai beaches.

Frantic calls were made. Not all were successful, since

many phone lines and cell towers had been demolished.

Everyone was trying to check on friends and family.

Sadly, heart-wrenching news arrived. Karin and Petro

Berkhout were severely injured, and their 6-year-old twins

Job and Maria, 1st graders at ISB, were missing. There was

also tragic news about the Reggie and Grace Shiu family,

who used to live at Samakkee Place. Their sons attended

ISB before Reggie’s employer, the Accor hotel chain,

10th Anniversary of the

Devastating 2004 South Asian Tsunami

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My son was 6 when the tsunami of 2004 swept across Asia. He was the youngest member of our family,

yet the devastation of the tsunami had the most impact on him as he lost his two dear friends. His

classmates, Job and Maria Berkhout, who were twins from the Netherlands, had been his friends and

playmates for years. They were both in and out of our home on many an afternoon or Saturday mornings.

It was my son who had to go back to class that Monday morning after

Christmas break and face the empty desk where Maria was supposed to

be, as he was seated directly across from her. At that time we didn’t

know if the twins were just missing, or something worse. We couldn’t

bear to think that this would not have a happy ending.

I have often wondered what was going through my son’s mind during

that time in first grade. He was too young to verbalize his thoughts at the

time. But 10 years later, he still has some very distinct memories he has

agreed to share. (see his story on p. 12).

The 2004 tsunami, the ensuing search for Job and Maria, and all the emotion and turmoil that followed

became a defining period of time for our family for many reasons. As a young mother I never thought I

would have to help my 6-year-old learn to deal with the death of his friends. I wasn’t ready to deal with it

myself so how was I supposed to help a 6-year-old cope? Our experience with the 2004 tsunami is

something we talk about and reflect upon often, although it is still difficult. It has changed us and

continues to shape us and it will be a part of us for years to come. We all think of Job and Maria often

and miss them dearly. Wendy Van Bramer

Sofitel, Khao Lak, where the Shius lost their lives.

“We couldn’t bear to think that this would not have a happy ending.”

(Above) Nicolas Shiu (lt.) and his brother Matthew (center), their dad (rt) and their mom all

perished in the tsunami. The only family member to survive was their little sister Zoe.

Liz Lu

transferred him to Shanghai. The Shiu family had

flown in from Shanghai to spend Christmas break

at the Sofitel in Khao Lak. The entire Shiu family,

except for the youngest daughter, Zoe, perished

during the tsunami.

ISB teacher Steve Perkins, who taught Nicolas,

said, "I taught Nick here at ISB in the fifth grade. I

remember him for his love of life, and his desire to

learn. He was so fun-loving! I specifically

remember him in the Human Growth and

Development unit. Such a character.....:) I'm glad

to have known him, but saddened deeply by his

passing."

Accor held a memorial service for Reggie and

his family at Bangkok’s Sofitel Central Plaza and

set up a scholarship fund for little Zoe. She later

left Thailand to live with relatives in Singapore.

The 2004 Tsunami will always be an indelible

part of our community’s memory. Remembering

those who lost their lives is one way of honoring

them on this important anniversary.

Twins Job and Maria Berkhout

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“I Forgot to Say Goodbye”

I forgot to say goodbye…..... They had already left

for their Christmas break holiday in Khao Lak and

I had forgotten to say goodbye to them on their

way out our back door. I must have been too busy

packing my bag or picking up the toys that lay on

the ground because by the time I was done, they

were already gone. I hadn’t even remembered to

wish them a happy birthday. I knew they wouldn’t

be back in the neighborhood until a week after their

actual birthday on December 27th, so I had hoped I

would get to wish them a happy birthday early -

before they left for their Christmas holiday. But

that didn’t matter now; they never made it that far.

Many people watch soap operas. As they watch a

character have an emotional break down, they may

think something along the lines of “Ok, she’s

overreacting, no one does that in real life. No one

really acts like that!” I know because I have often

thought the same thing myself. I soon found out

first-hand that in real life, all the feelings become

even more extreme. Especially when I learned of

the death of my childhood friends. “I forgot to say

goodbye! I forgot to say goodbye!” Over and over

I’d say in my head to myself. I’d beat myself up for

it. But for some reason, I couldn’t say it out loud.

Instead, I jumped at the first chance to visit Khao

Lak and the area where they’d lost their lives, so

that I could help rebuild one of the nearby schools.

I took every opportunity available to visit, and I

ended up spending most of my time while there

interacting with the students of the R35 School.

These students were children who had also lost

loved ones on that very same day. But their smiles

now, their joy, comforted me in ways I didn’t know

were possible. They made me feel closer to the

ones I had lost myself.

To this day, I take part in events that involve the R35 School whenever I can. I hate saying goodbye to

the students when the fun is over, but they’re always full of handshakes and hugs. And even when I visit

their school I’m sometimes able to take the chance to wish my friends a happy birthday.

Jake Chairin, now 16, remembers

his childhood playmates Job and

Maria Berkhout.

Jake Chairin

Jake Chairin, in red shirt, plays with 1st grade

classmate Maria Berkhout, in purple shirt, at ISB.

Jake, now 16, helped host a November ISB visit by

students of R35 School, the Khao Lak school near

where Job and Maria lost their lives. Through

Tsunami Relief Network, ISB has set up a supportive

sister-school relationship with R35 School.

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My family was in Kenya visiting relatives when

the tsunami of 2004 struck and changed the lives

of so many people. It was many days before we

knew for sure which of our many friends were

affected, since we knew most of our neighbors

were planning beach vacations that Christmas.

When we heard that Karin and Petro were

seriously injured and that Job and Maria had not

yet been found, we prayed with hope for the best,

and dreaded the worst.

When we returned to Thailand, I went immediately to visit Karin and Petro in the hospital ICU. They

were both so badly injured that we were not sure they would recover from their injuries.

As each day went by without Maria and Job being found, we began to lose hope, and despair began to

take hold. Many weeks later, after their deaths were confirmed, grief became our constant companion.

I visited Karin and Petro several times a week, often just sitting quietly, sometimes crying with them,

sometimes trying so hard to not say anything stupid that would cause them pain. In between those visits I

clutched my own children to me and tried not to be annoyed with their tantrums and messes - these trials

were so insignificant compared to my friends' grief. These trials were in fact a tremendous blessing - oh,

how my friends wished they could clean up their childrens' spilled milk or wait out a tantrum!

Many months passed and we began to discuss ways to honor our

memories of Job and Maria, to celebrate the beauty of their young lives,

to allow some measure of joy and hope to be born from this tragedy.

Karin and Petro are teachers, and they wanted underprivileged Thai

children to be able to attend school and dream of a brighter future.

Maria and Job both loved to run and took pride in being the fastest in

their classes. We decided to organize a fun run to raise money for

scholarships, and the Job and Maria Charity Fun Run was born.

Just before the first Job and Maria Charity Fun Run, a climbing boulder

at the kindergarten playground was commissioned in a touching

memorial service. Petro started the race for the 6-7 year olds, who raced

to 'Star Wars' and 'The Garden Song', songs loved by Maria and Job.

In the second year of the event, Karin and Petro attended the race each

with a beautiful Thai baby boy on their hips. Twins Sybrun and Tjebbe

would be adopted by Karin and Petro later that year, and their lives as

parents would begin again. The miracle of how these orphaned boys

and orphaned parents found one another is an exciting roller-coaster of

a story for another day.

Caryn Macky shares memories of

her friends the Berkhouts and the

establishment of the Job and

Maria Charity Fun Run.

(Above, lt to rt.): The Berkhout Family: Karin, Maria,

Job, and Petro.

Continued on next page

(Above) Miracle of Love: Karin

and Petro with their adopted

twins Sybrun and Tjebbe.

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This December marks 10 years since the devastation of the tsunami, and 10 years of rebuilding lives

and families. As part of that rebuilding, the Job and Maria Charity Fun Run will celebrate its 8th

year of raising money for our scholarship students. These students have given their families hope as

they attend school and plan for their futures. Some of these students are coping with handicapped

parents, the fear of unreliable income for the family, and the insecurities of a fluctuating economy.

We have now raised enough money to ensure that each of these students is able to attend school

through university if they so choose. As sufficient funds permit, we will support additional students

and bring hope to their families as well.

On January 16th, 2015, the 8th annual Job and Maria Charity Fun Run will be held at the ISB track

at 4:30 pm. There will be races for each age group, so children and adults of all ages are encouraged

to come and enjoy a fun evening of competition. If you are interested in volunteering your time to

help the event run smoothly - such as helping with registration, starting the races or keeping track of

the winners at the finish line - please contact Caryn Macky at [email protected].

Caryn Macky

Orphaned Boys.

Orphaned Parents.

A New Beginning...

(Right) Karin and Petro

Berkhout attend the 2nd

Job and Maria Charity

Fun Run with their newly

adopted twin sons, Tjebbe

and Sybren.

(Above, & Far right) The

boys, now 2nd graders in

Amsterdam, love field

hockey and fishing.

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Dear Readers,

Ten years ago, the tsunami took everything we were. It is only because of the tremendous support of

everyone close to us, that we were able to pick up the pieces and start our lives again. It was a hard

journey, and in some ways this journey is still ongoing.

Currently, we live in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Karin works from home and cares for Tjebbe,

Sybren and Petro. Petro works as a Dutch teacher at the British School of Amsterdam. The boys attend

Grade 2 at a local elementary school and excel in (field) hockey. The cats that Maria and Job selected

from a litter at ISB are still with us and are slowly growing old, a living memory from bygone days.

We lead a quiet life here; we try to at least. Amsterdam, this part of the city even, was our home before

we moved to Thailand in 1994 and we returned to it in 2008. At that time we had pieced together a

sufficient number of fragments; chips and bits we were able to dig up and find with the aid and love of

people at ISB, Nichada, and PopSuk.

The adoption of our twin boys, Tjebbe and Sybren, soon became the new pivotal part of our lives.

Throughout, and after the adoption procedure, we received such an enormous support, that it left us

speechless at times. We both believe it to be doubtful that our lives with the boys would have come

around without the assistance and love of you all. We are so grateful that we were able to adopt them

in Pakkret. It is in essence what enabled us to carry on. They are the treasure that filled the void.

We cannot even start to name the colleagues, friends, maids, acquaintances, doctors, guards, shop

workers, and strangers even who we owe gratitude beyond measure. And it is so moving to realise that

everyone around our old home and workplaces still care for us. We enjoyed a lot of that heartwarming

feeling when we were back in Nichada for a brief visit in 2012.

We will revisit our old home in the future again. We look forward to meeting you all again. We cannot

come back to live amongst you all again because our visit also taught us that a great pain resurfaces

when we roam our old neighbourhood, the scenes of our former lives. But we will be back to share

more of our continuous journey with you and enjoy your unremitting support and love. For which we

cannot thank you enough, ever.

In gratitude, with love,

Karin, Petro, Tjebbe and Sybren

Letter from

Karin and Petro Berkhout - Amsterdam, Netherlands -

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Job and Maria Charity Fun Run:

January 16

4:30 pm

at ISB Track

For more information, contact: Caryn

Macky at [email protected]

Scholarship Students Supported

by Job and Maria Charity Fun Run Proceeds

Somkid

Chachengsao

Parichart is 15 and helps

out at home after her

father abandoned the

family

Siriwan

Surin Sawitiee

Bangkok

Parichart

Bangkok

Somkid is 19 and in his

first year of university.

As a young boy he said,

"I want to help those in

need."

Satawut

Bangkok

Sattawut is 18 and is in

his last year of high

school. He would like to

study engineering in

university.

Sawitiee is 17 and is

studying business

administration in

vocational high school.

Siriwan is 16 and helps

out at home after her

father passed away.

Anaya

Bangkok

Ananya is 16 and although

school is not easy for her,

she is determined to pursue

higher education.

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The Community Fitness and Activities page lists local classes/groups that meet regularly.

Some have fees associated with them, while others are free. Please contact each group leader

for more information.

If you would like to list your group here, please submit your announcement by the 15th of each

month to [email protected].

VINYASA YOGA Develop strength, flexibility, balance, focus, and awareness coordinating movement and breath. Thursdays

8.15-9.45 am in my home studio at 39/184 Natakorn Park. Space is limited so please call for availability.

Private classes available for physical alignment, breath work, Vedic chanting, yoga philosophy, and meditation.

Contact: Ellie Edelhoff at 087-000-2464 or 02-967-9677. Email:[email protected]

MEDITATION COURSES -Individual or Group Learn TM (Transcendental Meditation). Relieves stress and anxiety. Improves health, academic, athletic, and

professional performance. Anyone can learn. Expert instruction by a 35-year teacher of meditation. Contact Ellie

Edelhoff for more information www.TM.org, www.tmeducation.org,www.DavidLynchFoundation.org

BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES – (Beginners/Advanced) Bollywood dance is a fusion of Western, Eastern and Latin Dance with traditional 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!

Bollywood Dance for Beginners

Tuesdays 9-10 am or Thursdays 10-11 am, Regent Dance Studio, Nichada

Bollywood Dance, Advanced:

Tuesday 10-11 am or Wednesday 9 -10 am, Regent Dance studio, Nichada

For further information, Irit: 0860044840, [email protected]

NIA DANCE Nia Dance is a holistic fitness form, for the body, mind and spirit. It emphasizes various dance arts and movement,

while combining healing and martial arts. This will be a playful dance workout to increase your body’s fitness,

flexibility, toning, strengthening, and mobility, delight your mind and boost your spirit – in a really fun way!

Morning Classes: Fridays at 9-10am, Regent Dance Studio, Nichada

Evening Classes: Tuesdays at 6-7 pm, Regent Dance Studio, Nichada

For further information, Irit: 0860044840, [email protected]

YOGA WITH NAPISA

Monday, 8:45-10:15am: All Levels, Energize and Restorative Yoga; Wednesday 7:45-9:15am: Level 2,

Challenge and Smile; Wednesday 5:30-6:45 pm: Level 1-2, Alignment for strength; Friday 8:45-10:15 am: Level

1- 2, Alignment for strength; Prestige 1 Club House, Nichada.

Contact Napisa C. Pant, 086-975-7187, [email protected], facebook.com/yogawithnapisa

KUNDALINI YOGA-CHAKRA YOGA

Beginners welcome! Tuesdays 9:00-10:30am. Starting Oct 7: 8 classes for 3200 THB. Danicha 39/289. Contact

Kerstin Wild [email protected] 086-372-9750

PAKKRET PING PONG PLAYERS meets Tuesday evenings beginning October 8 at Mansions in the Park,

2nd floor

Children's session from 6:30pm - 7:30pm (height requirement: child's waist needs to be table height)

Adult session: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Contact: [email protected]

VINYASA YOGA

Beginners to advanced, everyday Mon-Fri 8:00-9:30am; alignments and techniques of Iyengar Yoga; ProClub

(200 meters from front gate). Juan Bodan, visit www.kripa-yoga.com for more information.

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RANGER BOOTCAMP: Come have fun and get fit at Ranger Bootcamp! All fitness levels are welcome!

Contact: Jack ([email protected] + 087-552-6007)

Class Times: 7:30am, Monday - Friday + additional day/night classes per demand

Class Times: 5:00pm, Sunday = Family Bootcamp

Location: Varies depending on class and time; Fees: varies

MARIE’S ULTIMATE FITNESS BOOTCAMP

Multiple classes, all fitness levels. Contact Marie 083 302 1876, [email protected]

Intro to Yoga for children aged 10-16 years old. Fridays at 5 pm. In English and Thai with foreign instructor. 200 baht per class.

Contact Gade at 081-824-4896

Train like the US navy seals and do a TRX Class. 6 or 8pm Mon-Fri Contact Bally at 08-3892-9146

A Combination of mixed martial arts and calorie burning exercise with our Body Combat class Thursday at 10pm, Tues, Wed

at 6pm. Contact Tum at 08-5302-4688

Workout like J.Lo and Beyoncé with your feet moving and your body grooving to the fabulous beats in this dance class. It's a

combination of Latin, pop and hip hop. Wed at 10am, Tues, Thurs, Friday at 7pm. Contact Note at 08-2640-6451

Tennis lessons in English or Thai with ATP ranked Thai national player Contact Skinny at 081-042-5752

Muay Thai personal fitness classes. Contact Popeye at 08-5804-8201

Improve your flexibility and reduce stress with Hatha, Vinyasa, Hot or Fitness Yoga. Monday-Saturday at 11am, 6pm and

7pm. Contact Reindeer at 08-9239-1817

Take tennis lessons in English with an Australian coach of six different junior grand slam finalists and a top 20 ATP player.

Contact Steve at 09-0660-3945

DHT stands for I Don't Have Time. Based on the T25 system, 25 minutes gets you the benefits of a 1hour workout. Tuesday

at 5:15pm, Thursday at 11am, Monday, Thursday, Friday at 6pm Contact Gade at 08-1824-4896

BIKING

Weekend bike rides, leaving from back gate at 7am, 50+km on mtn bikes. Contact Chris Oglesby:

[email protected]

Weekday rides leave the back gate at 7:30am on Mon and Wed. Distance and terrain varies with groups for

both road bikes and mountain/hybrid bikes. Contact Meg Sine: [email protected] 084-908-9388

The following classes are all offered at Impact Sports Club in Muangthongthani:

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SOCIAL SQUASH NETWORK

Great year-round sport for fitness and fun. If you play; have played and want to get back into it; want to

play and never got around to it; and need someone to play with join this network. Males and females of

all levels welcome.Contact Geoff and Rosemary Lindsay email: [email protected] or phone:

092464 9205

DOUBLES TENNIS Join us for night tennis! All tennis levels are

welcome! No partners needed.

Contact: Garima Joshi

[email protected] + 085-218-8904 Monday: 7pm-9pm

Wednesday: 7pm-9pm

Location: ISB Old Courts, Fees: Free to play!

MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS Enjoy the game of tennis with friends. All tennis levels

are welcome! No partners needed.

Contact: Jack

[email protected] + 087-552-6007 Friday: 7pm-9pm Sunday: 8am-10am

Location: ISB Old Courts, Fees: Free to play!

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CCC Requests Donations

Chaengwattana Community

Church is leading a team of

members to the Mae La Refugee

Camp in Maesot, Thailand, on

December 18. They will be

bringing gifts of much-needed

toiletries and school supplies to

give the 200 students and teachers

in the Htee Moo Draw School. If

you would like to help, please drop

off your donation of any of the

following items to CCC before

December 13. Most items can

easily be purchased at Makro. If

you don't have time to buy on your

own, please consider giving a cash

donation to Susan Curtis or Sherry

Heinecke at CCC and they can buy

items for you!

• 100g tubes of toothpaste

• Toothbrushes (indiv. packaged)

• Bar soap

• 140ml shampoo

• Small laundry soap packets

• Pencils

• Pens

• Packs of notebooks

• Canned fish (mackerel, sardines,

tuna)

• Coffee packets (for teachers)

Bakery in Nichada Plaza Closes

L’Atelier de Paris on the second

floor of Nichada Plaza has closed.

Calls to the bakery’s phone number

were unanswered. Reps from

Nichada say the bakery may reopen

in the future but were uncertain.

For your nearby java fix, Emack &

Bolio’s next door is now serving

coffee.

Emack & Bolio’s Opens New

Kiosk Near Starbucks

Emack & Bolio’s in Nichada Plaza

is opening a new ice cream kiosk

near Starbucks. Owner Ben Leiner

says it should be up and running by

December 1, if not before.

There will be a limited

menu, but the kiosk will

offer 14 flavors of ice

cream from the hours of

noon-5pm.

Because the kiosk shares space with

Bamboo Spa, the owners of both

businesses ask that patrons try to

keep noise to a minimum.

In other news, the main store of

E&B at Nichada Plaza has started

serving coffee due to customer

requests.

Monique Langer

Nichada News In Brief

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The NNR Bazaar held on November 6 was another record-breaking year,

and many charities will benefit from your generosity. Thank you so much

to all the wonderful people who live in our community and beyond for your

support. Please see the following pages for a report on the projects we are

funding immediately.

The Bazaar would not be possible without our amazing volunteers. I would

like to thank Bazaar Coordinator Jo McGregor and her team - Charlotte

Sanders, Tipwan Smagpong, Kris Smuts, Linda Feltham, Cathy

Sackett, Natalie Lollback, and Belinda Currie. On behalf of Jo and her team and the NNR

Board, I would also like to thank the many volunteers who helped on the day. It was a very fun

atmosphere, and the feedback we received from customers and vendors was very positive. We are

already looking at ways to improve and tweak for next year.

We are also very grateful for the support of our major sponsors - Chevron, Halliburton, Harrow

International School Bangkok, Ford, Nichada, ISB, and Asian Tigers. Our contributions

toward helping our local community are made possible by their continued support. I would also

like to thank Coke and Bumrungrad Hospital for donating the water for vendors, volunteers, and

customers. It was a hot day and it was much appreciated!

Cheers,

Mare

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All Proceeds Benefit Local Charities

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New company San Francisco Baby offers organic baby food

delivery. Other organic baby products will be available soon.

Thank you to our many volunteers!

The NNR would like to thank:

• Vendors for attending and donating fabulous raffle prizes

• Raffle prize donors for their generosity

• Volunteers for their time

NNR beneficiary CCD sold handmade crafts.

Thank you to our vendors and additional

raffle prize donors! Thank You!

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These are the eight charities NNR supports on an ongoing basis. Each charity receives

quarterly assistance from NNR. Bazaar proceeds benefit these charities, as well as other

charities and causes listed below.

Baan Feung Faa - A government orphanage for physically and/ or intellectually disabled

children up to age 7.

Baan Rajawadee - A government home for physically and intellectually disabled boys ages

7- 18.

Baan Rachawadee Ying - A government home for physically and intellectually disabled

girls ages 7-18.

Nonthaburi Reception Home for the Destitute - A government home offering food, shelter

and medication to homeless adults.

Christian Care Foundation for Children with Disabilities (CCD) - Offers daycare for

special needs children from the community and government homes, also houses children with

disabilities who would otherwise be in government homes.

Sang Tawan Children’s Home - Provides a home for 8 abandoned children from age 10

Sparrow Home - Provides a home for children of prisoners and children from at risk

situations.

Lad Yai Prison - NNR funds provide food and toiletries to women in prison.

Additional Funding Opportunities Supplementing the holiday party for the workers camp in Nichada, providing food, drinks,

entertainment and goody bags to the children of Nichada workers.

Providing donations of food (rice and vegetables) to two poor communities in Nonthaburi.

Helping with medical bills for the girls at Thanksgiving Home who have medical needs.

Purchasing 8 sets of tables and chairs for the daycare center at Rainbow House, which

provides special needs education for 30 special needs children from government homes and

the community

Purchasing 4 air seat cushions for wheelchairs for children from Nonthapom, a government

home for children with physical disabilities. These cushions will help prevent pressure sores

and aid healing of reoccurring sores

Providing for the boys enrolled in Sailom Project, a new project started by Dorothy Klynstra,

a long term volunteer in Rajawadee Home for Boys. This project will help some boys from

the home develop life skills so that in the future they may be able to live with support in the

community.

NNR Funds at Work

Where Bazaar Proceeds Go

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Heard It Through the GRAPEVINE This column offers a chance to share all those good finds and tips so that others can benefit. If you have

tips to share, please send them to the editor at [email protected].

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Dog Hotel Pampers Your Pooch

Need a place to board your dog during the school break? There is a great place around here, "Friendly

Dog Village." It is located on Samakee road, a short drive from Nichada's main gate. This is a boutique

hotel for dogs that is managed by veterinarians. It offers long term, short term, and day care service for

your dogs.

I live in Nichada, and I send my dog there every weekend. I arrange for Dr. Best to pick up my beagle,

Alpha, on Saturday mornings and drop off on Sunday evenings. Alpha is waiting by the front gate for

Dr. Best every Saturday morning.

My next door neighbor also sends her dog to Friendly Dog Village. I am a very satisfied customer and

I would like to recommend this place to our Nichada community. It is a great place for dogs to learn

social skills. There is a large enclosed yard for your dog to run free under the supervision of their

professional staff. The veterinarians offer good advice, flea control drops, and vaccinations all in one

place. There is also a pet shop for all your dog’s needs.

Stop by and see how happy the dogs are at "Friendly Dog Village" or call Dr. Best for more

information at 094-941-5195. The facility opens from 8 am - 8 pm daily. Reserve your dog's space for

the holidays before it is too late!

Friendly Dog Village (360/1 Samakee Road, Nontaburi 11000)

(About a 10-minute drive from Nichada. Turn left on Samakee. It will be on the right hand side next to

a car wash.) Siri Wittlake

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If you’re looking for more options in Nichada for your little one,

there is a new branch of the Little Gym now in operation in the

Clark Hatch room above Starbucks.

Classes are 45 minutes long and have a limit of 8 kids per class to

ensure a good instructor-child ratio. Classes are offered at the

following times every Tuesday:

• 9:30am: 2-3 years

• 10:30am: 1-2 years

• 11:30am: 4-12 months

• 4pm: 2-3 years (same format as the 9:30 class)

Classes cost 600 baht for one class or 2000 baht for four classes.

The Nichada Branch offers one free trial class, as well

as no membership fee. (This is a significant savings, as

Little Gym membership is normally 3200 baht per

year or 7500 baht for a lifetime membership.)

Khun Sue, the owner of the Nichada and Central

Chaengwattana branches, says she may expand

depending on class sizes and community needs.

My two year old was skeptical at first but loved it by

the end. Happy tumbling!

Monique Langer

McDonald’s Opens at Oasis

For better or worse, fast-food

is another step closer. A

brand new branch of

McDonald’s just opened at

the Oasis Shopping Center on

Samakee Road. Located

where Wine Connection and

Black Canyon Coffee used to

be, this new addition to our

neighborhood also offers

outdoor McCafe seating.

Little Gym Opens a Nichada Branch

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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 [email protected]

www.bangkoktherapy.com

Carl Janowitz

Marriage and Family Therapist First Tower

Sukhumvit 1/1 (Behind Bumrungrad)

When Life Feels

Overwhelming

Reach Out for Help…

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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: [email protected]

Discover the Rosary, contact Chris at [email protected]

CCT - Club Canada Thailand Open to all nationalities. Monthly tours, book

group, Lunch Bunch, and other social events.

www.clubcanadathailand.com

BWG - British Women's Group Monthly Luncheon, Activities, Coffee Mornings.

Open to all nationalities.

Contact: Sarah Glaze 081-793 0806

www.bwgbangkok.com;

[email protected]

ANZWG -Australia/New Zealand Women’s

Group

Monthly Coffee Mornings, Tours, Newsletter &

Activities

www.anzwg-bangkok.org

AWC—American Women’s Club of Thailand

Monthly Luncheon, Activities and Coffee

Morning. Contact: 02-712-3380/1

[email protected]; www.awcthailand.org

Events: Shopping

Clubs: International

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 just outside of 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

Samakee Road, on shortcut soi just before the

expressway on-ramp near Ngamwongwan.

Worship Venues

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Clubs: Sports

Adult Volleyball League:

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM (and some Mondays) playing

friendly matches in ISB’s Rajendra Hall.

Contact Pat Sethbhakdi: [email protected]

Men’s Softball League:

Slo-pitch men’s softball. League runs from No-

vember to May. Contact: Troy Regis at:

([email protected])

Jim Thompson Sale

BITEC Bangna

Dec. 12-14

Bi-annual sale of Thai silk

products, cotton fabrics and

accessories.

The Mall Discount Overload Special 2014

Impact Arena

Dec. 24-28

Goods from many leading brands at up to 80

percent off.

Thailand Mega Show 2015

Impact Arena

January 10-18

Home décor, electronics,

fashion, toys, and more.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

(Mormons)

50/33 Moo 4 Chaengwattana Road

Sunday Worship Service--1 p.m.(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) or Kevin Ball

(081-804-7766).

Visitors welcome!

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Thank you to Pascale Kervyn for opening up her home for the November coffee. Thank you to all of

those that came. It was a small group this month, but it was nice to get to know new people and to talk

to everyone.

Thank you, Pascale, for hosting the November Social!

Denise Warta

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My family of four recently traveled to Kota Kinabalu, on the island of Borneo, in Malaysia. The

main purpose of our visit was to see the native orangutans. Orangutans are an endangered

species due to massive deforestation in both the Malaysian and Indonesian sides of Borneo. It

is also the only species of great ape to be found in Asia.

While both countries have various rehabilitation and protected forest areas in which to view

the orangutan in their natural habitat, we chose the Shangri La Rasa Ria Resort which serves as

a sanctuary for orphaned orangutan babies. These young orangutans remain at the sanctuary

until they are six years old, then they are transferred to Sepilok, an affiliated sanctuary for

further rehabilitation before being reintroduced into the wild.

The children were signed up to be “rangers for a day,” which lasted about two and a half hours.

In that time, they wore the ranger uniform (a hat and polo shirt that they keep), prepared food

for the orangutans and local deer, received a brief education about the animals, then waited on

the viewing platform to watch the orangutans feed and interact. The children spent this time

with the park rangers and meeting parents after the viewing on the platform. The parents and

any other people signed up to view the great apes met for a briefing and video presentation

before they proceeded to the platform. After a short ten-minute walk into the forest, we waited

for the hungry animals to appear. We didn’t wait long. Two of the three orangutans came to eat

and play. They were as curious and playful as any human toddler. It was a fascinating

experience, definitely one to check off the bucket list.

Though seeing the orangutans was a highlight and the purpose of our trip, there were many

more activities available. The beach was beautiful with soft, white sand and clear, cool water.

The resort offers many water sport rentals such as water bikes, jet skis, and kayaks. They also

have body boards free of charge. There is a beautiful kids club but my children, ages 8 and 6,

preferred the beach and the water slides in the pool. We also hired bicycles to ride around the

resort.

Kota Kinabalu:

Malaysian Adventure

with Orangutans, White-Water

Rapids, and

Pristine Beaches

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Jen Marinos

There are many different excursions.

My family did the white water

rafting which was appropriate for

ages four and up. The rapids were

levels one and two and we felt safe

with our guide, helmets, and life

vests. It was a lot of fun with great

scenery. They also offer excursions

into the mangroves to view fireflies

in the evening or river cruises in the

daytime. The resort has several

activities within the

sanctuary such as the

night canopy walk to view

nocturnal animals, or a

morning tea with bird

watching. We learned

however that it is wise to

book in advance, before

arriving in Kota Kinabalu.

Luckily we pre-booked

our orangutan viewing

and the kids’ ranger

experience. However we

wanted to do several

activities in the sanctuary

that were already booked

up by the time we arrived.

We had a great family holiday and

recommend it to anyone who

wants a fun, unique, and active

holiday with the family.

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Egg Nog Spiced

Christmas Cake

Recipe by Dana Whiteley

My family loves egg nog, and nothing says “It’s Christmas” more than

seeing it for the first time in the grocery store. We put it in everything:

milkshakes, lattes, pancakes, and bundt cake! The base of this recipe

came from a blog at starsflourpower.blogspot.com, but then I needed more egg nog and spice

taste, so I tweaked it a bit. Enjoy! You will definitely want to add the extra glaze!

For the cake

1 cup butter, softened

3 cups sugar

6 large eggs

3 cups sifted cake flour

¾ tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

1 cup egg nog

2 tsp vanilla extract

2 Tbsp dark rum or brandy (optional)

1 tsp ground cinnamon

¾ tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp ground allspice

¼ tsp ground cloves

Directions

1. Grease and flour a 12 cup bundt pan. It is important to use the larger pan or you will have

issues with the cake falling (trust me, I speak from experience!). If you have a large angel

food cake pan, that would probably work too.

2. Preheat oven to 350F.

Cake

1. In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat butter on medium speed for about 2 minutes

or until creamy.

2. Gradually add sugar, beating 5-7 minutes.

3. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing just until yolk is incorporated.

4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Add to butter and sugar mixture,

For the glaze

1 cup sifted powdered sugar

2 Tbsp + 1 tsp of heavy cream or whipping cream

(Make a little extra to drizzle on when serving.)

This recipe is courtesy of

the Aroi Dee cookbook

produced by the

ISB PTA & Booster Club

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alternating with egg nog, starting and ending with flour mixture.

5. Stir on low speed just until blended after each addition.

6. Stir in vanilla and, if desired, rum/brandy.

7. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.

8. Stir the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves in the remaining batter.

9. Spoon spiced batter over plain batter and swirl together using a knife.

10.Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

11.Cool in pan for 15 minutes on a wire rack.

12.Remove from pan and cool on rack.

Glaze

1. Combine sifted powdered sugar and heavy cream.

2. Transfer cooled cake to a plate and pour glaze over it.

3. In you are like me, you will be too impatient to wait for the cake to cool completely. If you find

yourself in this predicament, you can pour the glaze over the cake while it is still warm, and,

using a spatula, spread it over the entire cake. After it hardens, you can use any remaining glaze

to drizzle over cake when serving.

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Restaurant Review:

Bao & Buns If you’re like me, you enjoy a nice fluffy Chinese-style steamed bun.

You also enjoy crispy fried chicken, some shredded pork, pickled

greens, and tangy sri racha sauce. Ever wonder what it would all taste

like mixed together? Now’s your chance!

I encourage you to pay a visit to Bao & Buns, a small establishment at

the end of Sukhamvit Soi 33, which serves up delicious Taiwanese street

burgers, or gua bao. A New Yorker like me would describe them as

burgers or sliders. However, instead of a bun, the contents are lovingly placed inside a sliced steamed

bun.

I understand that the menu changes frequently but is always short and focused. On offer during my

family’s visit was:

• The pork option: braised pork, pickled mustard greens, crushed honey peanuts and coriander,

• The chicken option: fried chicken, iceberg lettuce, mayo, spices, and sri racha sauce, or

• The veggie option: five-spice tofu and mushrooms, pickled mustard greens, and crushed honey

peanuts.

All these baos were 90 baht and delicious. As a side, they offer fried

taro ‘string’. Finally for dessert they offered Thai-ice tea ice cream,

taro ice cream, or coconut ice cream in a bao.

When you walk in, you place your order with the friendly English-

speaking staff. Although the team of cooks behind the counter will get

your food to you quickly, don’t confuse this with fast food. Each

sandwich is made to order. You can use the free Wi-Fi and sip on a

lychee and passion fruit soda while you wait. If there is one drawback

to the place, it is its size. It is quite small. There is seating for about 12-

15 people inside and a few seats outside. We had a table, but also

learned that if you order the baos to go, they will pack the filling

separately to ensure it doesn’t get all soggy on the way back to Nichada.

The food is tasty, unique and fun. The kids loved the baos and taro strings, as did mom and dad. If

you’re downtown near Emporium looking for lunch or for the latest fad in sandwiches and street

food, I can definitely recommend the Taiwanese street burgers, served up fresh daily at Bao & Bun.

If delicious sandwiches aren’t enough to tempt you to visit, I’d also mention that next door to Bao &

Bun is the Jaiyen café. This place is very popular for its delicious, if unusual, ice cream flavors. They

have a variety of desserts on offer, but ice cream is the main attraction. Our family sampled cookies

and cream, Thai ice-tea and fudge, caramel popcorn (with

popcorn mixed in!), and earl gray. All were a big hit with the

family.

Both Bao & Bun and Jaiyen café are found at the end of Soi

33. At the end of the soi you turn left and you’ll see these

places on your right, next to Peppina.

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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,

International Living, Worth Magazine, Esquire,

Fortune,

Bangkok Guide, Lonely Planet, Frommer’s Guide,

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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, International 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 02-962-2850

McDonald’s 1711

Milano’s @ Pro Club 02-582-1555

Mr. Enzo’s 02-960-0412

New York Diner 081-624-2099

NICC Club 02-960-4326

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

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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