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NNR & Community Events Inside This Issue

NNR Social: Christmas House Tour 4

Cover Story: Religious Venues 8-19

Community Fitness, Dance, Tutors 20

Grapevine Tips 24

Charity: Bazaar Update & Thank Yous 30

Community News 39

Restaurant Review: River Wine 48

Travel: Bhutan 42

Dec.6-12 Hanukkah

Dec. 9 NNR Christmas House Tour

Dec. 9 Dr. Kris breast cancer lecture at

Chulalongkorn University

Dec. 12 Secret Garden at new Nichada Plaza

Dec. 12 Journey to Bethlehem at The Church

of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Dec. 24 Candlelight Service at Chaengwattana

Community Church

As the holidays approach I

like to think about the things

I am grateful for. I am

always grateful to live in

such a wonderful community

with so many people and

kind hearts. The NNR has been fortunate to

have a very successful Charity Bazaar, so we are

able to give back to the local Thai communities

around us.

Many charities will benefit from your help

and participation in the bazaar. Thank you so

much. We are also grateful to help new

members connect into the community, and to

have helped the women in the Nichada

Worker’s Camp receive breast cancer checks,

mammograms, and ultrasounds. I am very

pleased and relieved to say that none of those

women had cancer!

I am also very grateful to all those

individuals in our community who give

generously of their time and money to help

those less fortunate. Every month we want

to show you how people in our community

give back. We hope that will encourage

others to join in.

I am also grateful for my wonderful

family, and I wish you and yours a fabulous

holiday season wherever you may be. Live

life to the fullest and smile often :)

Nonthaburi Neighborhood Reach

Gree�ngs from NNR Chairperson

Mare Harvey

Christmas Eve Mass at Our Lady of

Mercy

Dec. 24

Dec. 25 Christmas

Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve

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How does one get into the Christmas spirit when

it is 95 degrees Farenheit (35 degrees Celsius)

and sunny out?

Join the NNNR house tour on December 9 to

look at some beautifully decorated homes. We

will start at Jo McGregor’s house, 628 Lake

Home at 9:30 a.m. Everyone will be grouped,

given a map and off you will go to tour the

houses.

The tours will last until 12:30 pm, and then we

will all gather back at Jo’s house for drinks and

goodies. Feel free to bring a plate of savories or

sweets to share.

The Christmas Shop will have beautiful

decorations to sell at Jo’s at the end of the tour.

We also will be collecting change from your

wallets for a Nichada Workers Camp Project,

called Coins for a Cause, which will give you a

chance to win a raffle prize.

In addition, the book Nichada — Life in a Bubble

by Nichada residents Shiney Aravindakshan and

Manjima Khandelwal ,will be on sale for 1,200

baht. All profits from the book sale will go to

NNR charities.

Make your Nichada memories last forever and

join in the Christmas spirit of giving

The tour is limited, so please RSVP to

[email protected] by Monday, Dec. 7.

Your NNR Social and Tour Team

Denise Warta,

Susanne Rodrigues and Jesmin Tarana

NNR December Social:

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Wednesday, December 9

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Cover Story: Religious Venues Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015

Our Nonthaburi community is a microcosm

representing the many cultures and religions of the

world. As we work and live side by side, we also,

if we choose to, worship at different venues in or

near the neighborhood, and in the Greater

Bangkok area.

The beauty of it all is that we all respect our

cultural and religious differences, while embracing

one another in friendship.

In every issue of Thani Talk, a list of

religious venues had always been included for our

readers’ convenience. But the listing of addresses

and phone numbers alone did not provide enough

information for us to get to know one another.

So, in this issue of Thani Talk, I’m pleased

to introduce you to a more enlightening glimpse of

more than half a dozen religious groups and

venues that serve the thousands of people in our

Mosques in Our Neighborhood

at Soi Prasert Issaram and Samakkee Road

Meet Our Diverse Community:

Worshipping and Living Side by Side in Harmony

community, both local Thais and expatriates.

Two groups that had been inadvertently left

out of previous listings of religious venues are the

Hindu community, and the Bahá’í community.

Beginning with the next issue of Thani Talk in

February, I will rectify that oversight and list their

information on a regular basis as well.

I hope that in addition to reading about your

neighbors of different faiths on the following

pages, you will also reach out and introduce

yourself to them, and get to know them.

Many groups have extended open

invitations to visit their venue, especially during

the upcoming holiday season. Take advantage of

that priceless opportunity if you can.

Happy reading!

The Soi Prasert Issaram Mosque, not far

from the main gate of Nichada Thani, is one of

two Sunni mosques in our neighborhood. Under

the leadership of Imam Yousop Leechalard, the

mosques serve more than 500 Muslim families

representing more than 3,500 people.

At Friday prayers, the faithful include not

only local Thais, but also professional football

players from Africa, immigrants from Pakistan

and India, as well as Nichada expatriates from

around the world.

Prayers are broadcast from loudspeakers five

times a day, making Muslim expatriates such as

Lea Palma, who is from Indonesia, feel right at

home. Other foreigners are equally embraced by

the Muslim locals on Soi Prasert Issaram. ISB

students are invited to take field trips to the public

school down the soi, and Imam Yousop said

everyone is welcome to visit the mosque.

For an April 2014 cover story on our

Muslim neighbors, visit: issuu.com/nnrthanitalk.

Liz Lu

Liz Lu,

Editor, Thani Talk

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QUICK FACTS

Name: Soi Prasert Issaram Mosque

Address: 8 Moo 3 Soi Prasert Issaram,

Pakkred, Nonthaburi

Number of Members in Soi Prasert

community: 500 families, representing 3,500

people.

Contact person: Imam Yousop Leechalard

Activities: Friday prayers, community

programs, language lessons and religious

studies for adults and children.

Imam Yousop Leechalard

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Catholics Meet at

Our Lady of Mercy in Nonthaburi

Greetings from Our Lady of Mercy’s

English congregation! We are a growing Catholic

community just 15 minutes away from Nichada

Thani.

Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) is a large and

beautiful church that includes a prayer chapel

(with relics of Saint John Paul II), a retreat house,

and visitor accommodation.

On February 16, 1974, OLM had the honor

of having the King of Thailand himself, His

Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, preside over

the opening ceremony of our church. Since then,

the church has functioned as a subsidiary church

of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Bangkok, and an

independent parish since 1986.

OLM has a vibrant Thai Catholic

congregation and has welcomed the English-

speaking community by sharing a number of

International masses together.

Father Raffaele Manenti is our wonderful

priest who belongs to the PIME (Pontifical Insti-

tute for Foreign Missions) community of apostolic

life. This is reflected in the role OLM takes by

hosting missionary families and priests as they

study and prepare for missions in Northern

Thailand.

OLM has several charitable and social

activities. Some projects are mail operated under

the St. Martin Foundation. The "Homes for Hope"

project cares for about 80 underprivileged

children. OLM has a close relationship with the

adjacent home for disabled children, “Home for

Angels,” which welcomes visitors any time to

come and meet the Thai children and families who

live there. These social and charitable projects are

run with the help and cooperation from all people

of good will.

Thanks to Father Raffaele and our parish

volunteers, OLM provides ongoing faith

formation and prayer for all ages. You will find

many of our parishioners participate in our mass,

our youth in altar serving and music ministry. Our

priests are always available for Sacraments and

counseling.

Current projects include forming a youth

group, community outreach (e.g. prison visits, our

annual Christmas Giving Tree), and supporting

charity fundraisers (such as the “Bike for Dad”

campaign in honor of His Majesty the King.)

New parishioners are always welcome. For

more information, please contact us by phone or

by the email provided.

Peace, love, and joy to all during the

upcoming Christmas season. Welcome to Our

Lady of Mercy Church!

Father Raffaele Manenti and

Members of the Parish Council

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English congregation started in: 2011

Number of parishioners: Approx. 170

Address: 65/15 Moo 1, Tiwanon Road, Ban Mai,

Pakkret, Nonthaburi 11120

Facebook: https//www.facebook.com/

ourladyofmercyeng

Telephone number: 02 583 7163

Contact person: Bertha Itinger, OLM Coordinator

E-mail: [email protected]

Weekly Mass: Every Sunday at 5.15 p.m.

Additional activities:

Bible study on Sundays at 4:00 p.m.

Reconciliation is offered before Mass from 5:00 -

5:15 p.m.

Faith Formation classes to prepare children/adults

for First Communion and Confirmation

Sacraments

Rosary Prayer Group on Mondays at 5 p.m.

Special events in December:

Giving Tree to benefit orphanages in the area

Bike for Dad campaign on December 11

Christmas Eve Mass at 5 p.m.

QUICK FACTS

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There are more than 40,000 temples in

Thailand, according to the National Office of

Buddhism, and an amazing one is located only a

20-minute drive from Nichada.

Wat Bua Khwan, most likely the only

temple in Thailand with escalators, is truly a

neighborhood temple serving Buddhists in the Soi

Samakkee and Nganwongwan Road areas.

Phra Rachanumthamuni leads 150 monks

and more than 30 novices in offering the local

community a place to pray, make merit and seek

solace, said 32-year-old monk Phra Phraphon

Phanthavitcho.

In addition, the temple provides cremation

and funeral services, and it is affiliated with the

Wat Bua Khwan primary school next door.

Each day, 100 to 200 locals visit the temple.

On important holy days and holidays, 400 to 500

people pray there, said Phra Phraphon.

The main hall of the temple, completed in

2014, is home to a golden Buddha that is a replica

of a revered Buddha image from the renowned

pilgrimage city of Bodh Gaya, India.

The spacious compound of Wat Bua Kwan,

home to a wide range of deities, offers a sanctuary

to worshippers and others who want to meditate.

Buddhists Gather at

Wat Bua Khwan

Wat Bua Khwan (วดับวัขวญั)

Address: l Moo 9 Ngamwongwan Road,

Soi 23, Amphur Muang, Nonthaburi

Tel: 02-952-8062

Website: Watbuakhwan.com

Popular local temple offering merit-making,

prayer, blessings and funeral services. Go via

Samakkee Road, it’s on the shortcut soi to

The Mall, just before the expressway

on-ramp near Ngamwongwan.

Quick Facts

Liz Lu

Phra Phraphon

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The pivotal principle of the Bahá’í Faith is to

unite all races and peoples in one universal cause,

the betterment of the world.

Bahá'u'lláh, founder of the Bahá’í Faith,

teaches that every person is an unique soul that

must have a place in the advancement of society.

He teaches that there is one God whose existence

is beyond our understanding. He is the Creator of

everything, and although we may call Him by

different names – God or Yahweh, Allah, Brahma,

or the Great Spirit – we are speaking about the

same loving Presence that has supported and

guided humanity throughout history.

Bahá'u'lláh’s message of infinite hope for all

of humanity finds expression in the work that the

Bahá’ís carry out in their communities. In all types

of settings, Bahá’ís are learning how to foster

gatherings for friends and neighbors to unite in

prayer and explore how to draw from spiritual

forces like love, service and an attraction to beauty

that provide meaning to our individual and

collective lives; and how to tend to the spiritual

aspirations of children and make their education

central to community and family life.

An activity of particular significance in the

Baha’i community is the “Junior Youth Spiritual

Empowerment Program,” open to young people

aged between 11 and 14, which assists them in

navigating a crucial stage in their lives. The

program helps them form a strong moral identity

and empowers them to contribute to the well-being

of their communities and the world at large.

People from all backgrounds are invited to

Quick Facts Box:

Name of group: Bahá’í Faith

Year branch was founded in Thailand: 1964

Number of members: 7.8 million (worldwide)

10,000 (Thailand)

Address: 40/265 Chaengwattana Soi 28, 6/F

Royal Tower Condominium, Pakkred,

Nonthaburi 11120

Website: www.bahai.org;

www.bahai.or.th (Thai)

Contact person: Ms. Sulee Kaewprasert

Tel: 02-530-7417, 02-530-7418

Email: [email protected]

Time of weekly worship:

Please call or email for details

Additional activities available:

Devotional gatherings, children's moral

education classes, junior youth spiritual

empowerment program, study circles for youth

and adults.

Bahá’í Community:

Small but Vibrant

wholeheartedly participate. To learn more about

the community-building activities in Nonthaburi,

please contact Ms. Sulee Kaewprasert at the phone

numbers listed below.

Khanum Thampi

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

Saints (LDS Church), a global church with over 15

million members worldwide, was officially recog-

nized by the Thai government in 1961 and

presently has over 20,000 members in 38 congre-

gations throughout the Kingdom of Thailand.

The local chapel for Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-Day Saints is located at 50/33 Moo 4

Chaengwattana Road. The Chaengwattana Ward

(LDS congregations are called "wards") is an

English-speaking congregation that caters to

people whose first language is other than

Thai. Worshippers from a dozen countries, includ-

ing 18 Nichada families, attend the local ward.

The congregation meets every Sunday from

9 a.m. to noon (beginning in January this will

change from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) in meetings divided

into three 1-hour blocks: sacrament meeting

(similar to a mass, where all worshippers meet),

Sunday School classes dedicated to scripture

study, and group meetings for men, women, youth,

and children.

Ward youth aged 12 to 17 also meet together

every Wednesday night in Nichada Thani to

participate in wholesome group activities.

Bishop Richard Nelson, a Nichada Thani

resident, has been called to lead the congregation.

The LDS Church has no professional clergy and

relies on lay church members to lead and teach its

congregations. Thus, ward members serve one

another as teachers, counsellors, speakers and

administrators.

Mormon Church Serves Community

from Base on Chaengwa0ana

The LDS Chaengwattana Ward welcomes

visitors to its weekly meetings and also holds

events throughout the year for all members of the

local community.

On December 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.,

several local LDS congregations will present a

special Christmas event called "Journey to

Bethlehem" (see p. 33) at the Chaengwattana

chapel. The activity takes guests on a journey

through ancient Israel at the time of Christ's birth

(in either English or Thai.) Visitors will experi-

ence the sights and sounds that marked the birth of

Jesus on that first Christmas. The Chaengwattana

Ward invites all Nichada Thani residents to join

them for this special event to celebrate the

Christmas season.

Left: Richard Nelson,

Bishop of the

Chaengwattana

Ward, and his

wife Diana.

Andy Armstrong

The church building above is located on

Chaengwattana Road across the intersection

diagonally from Big C and HomePro.

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Hindu Community Worships

at Many Venues

Religion in India is characterized by a

diversity of religious beliefs and practices. The

Indian subcontinent is the birthplace of some of

the world's major religions; namely Hinduism,

Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism.

Throughout India's history, religion has been

an important part of the country's culture.

Religious diversity and religious tolerance are both

established in the country by law and custom.

Hindus worship at home daily with Poojas,

shlokas and Bajans in praise of Hindu deities who

reflect the 'way of life' a Hindu should live. The

day starts with a bath, sooriya namaskaram in

worship of Sun god, pooja to all deities, cooking in

satvik vegetarian method, offering the food to

Gods called “neivethyam”.

Often, an evening Pooja is also held, ending

with evening praise “sandya vanthanam,” thanking

the Sun God for the boons the sun has given us

during the day. Hinduism allows a lot of flexibility

and freedom in its practice and hence daily

worship will vary among communities and

individuals. (source: Priya King, Nichada resident)

Tel: 02-221-1011

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.thaisikh.org

Sri MahaMari Amman Temple Khun Suraphong Siridhornkul

Sri MahaMariAmman Temple No. 2, Thanon Pan,

Silom, Bangkok, 10120

Phone: 022384007 Mobile: 0852172898


Vishnu Mandir

Hindu Dharma Sabha-Vishnu Temple 50 Soi Wat Prok, Thung Wat Don , (Yannawa)

Bangkok-10120. Thailand

Tel: 02-2113840


Head of Vishnu temple is Digvijay Singh

Dev Mandir

The Hindu Samaj Association 136/1-2 Siripong

Road, Sao Chingcha, Bangkok. 10200 Thailand

Tel: 02 223 8494

Digambar Jain Temple

Building # 143/3,

Soi Putha Osot, off Maha Set Road, Bangkok

Geeta Ashram Thailand 444/4, Soi Sowaneet,

Yaek C-One Mansion,

Sukhumvit Soi 50, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toey,


ISKCON Radha Govinda Temple Bangkhek, Isaaraphap Soi 3, Thonburi, Bangkok.

Temple President: Rahugana Prabhu(0804554067)

Vice-President: Guru Krishna Prabhu

(0888968531)

Sikh Gurdwara

Siri Guru Singh Sabha Bangkok

565 Chakraphet Road, Pra Nakorn, Bangkok,

Navratri celebration in a Nichada home.

Compiled by Shiney Aravindakshan

Listed below are some of the places of worship for Nichada’s Indian community

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Year branch founded in Thailand:1964

Number of members: 300

Address: 121 Soi Sai Nam Thip 2,

Sukhumvit Road, Soi 22

Website address: jewishthailand.com

Contact person: Rabbi Yosef Kantor

Telephone: 02-663-0244

Main weekly worship: Saturday mornings,

at 10am

Additional activities: Holiday celebrations

Special events in Dec. and Jan.: Chanukah

Party Wednesday December 9th

QUICK FACTS

In 1964, the Jewish Association of Thailand

(known as the JAT) was formally established.

During the 1960s the Vietnam War brought

hundreds of American Jewish servicemen to

Thailand. It was during this time that the

community established a religious school, a

sisterhood, and regularly scheduled religious and

social events.

For the first time the community had Rabbis

through the services of the American military

chaplains. By the early 1970s many Israelis began

to visit Thailand, especially young back-packers.

Several Israelis established businesses here in

Bangkok .

In 1979, Elizabeth Rosenberg Zerner, the

Thai-born daughter of the first Jewish family in

the country, donated a parcel of land and a

residence for the synagogue. To honor Elizabeth

Zerner, the Association’s synagogue was named

Beth Elisheva.

During the community presidency of a

prominent local businessman, Mr. Ebrahim

Kashani, our synagogue was remodeled and the

first Jewish cemetery consecrated.

In 1993, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor,

accompanied by his wife Nechama Dina, and baby

daughter, arrived in Bangkok to serve as the

Community Rabbi. Due to Rabbi Kantor’s

inspiring leadership, the Jewish Community now

includes a branch on Khaosan Road, and in Chiang

Mai, Ko Samui, and Phuket where regular Shabbat

and holiday prayer services are held as well as a

kosher restaurant and shop at all the above

locations, and an educational program.

The JAT has a membership of almost 300 local

residents representing Jews from all walks of life,

and as well we host thousands of visitors from all

over the globe every year. Besides families that

have lived here for generations, our community

members come mainly from the United States,

Israel, and Europe.

Jewish Associa4on of Thailand

Jewish Association of Thailand members join late JAT Pres-

ident Michael Gerson for prayers for the King of Thailand,

and look on as Mr. Gerson signs visitors book to pay

respects to His Majesty.

Steven Mallinger

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Thailand Progressive Jewish Community's

(TPJC) mission is to meet the spiritual and cultural

needs of Jewish residents of Thailand who are

more comfortable with Reform, Reconstructionist,

and Conservative liturgy and policies.

TPJC welcomes all people who are

interested in practicing and learning about

Judaism, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexual

orientation, or ability. Our membership includes

Jews-by-birth, Jews-by-choice, and non-Jews

seeking to further their understanding of Jewish

religion and culture, and we support those

sincerely seeking to convert to Judaism.

We are a multi-national and multi-cultural

community of Jews based in Thailand who come

together to hold progressive and inclusive religious

services as well as other activities and social

events. We organize monthly Shabbat dinners/

services, High Holidays celebrations, and other

Jewish events throughout the year.

Our events are religious, educational and

informal, primarily lay-lead by member(s) or

invited rabbi(s) from other countries. The next

holiday on the Jewish calendar is Chanukah, and

there will be celebrations in both Chiang Mai and

Bangkok. You can check out our upcoming events

on our website www.tpjc.org or our Facebook

page Thailand Progressive Jewish Community.

Year branch was founded in Thailand: 2014

Number of members: More than 50 members

Website: www.tpjc.org and Meetup Website

Contact persons: Narissara Udomvongsa, Alec Gold-

man, Elissa Miller-Kay or Michael R. March (Members)

Telephone: 02-023-5019 or 081-257-2411

Address: 39/722 Lakeshore North, Nichada Thani.

Activities: Monthly Shabbat dinner and service, High

Holiday celebrations, Community Passover Seder, and

other Jewish holidays throughout the year.

Additional activities: Event planning and friendly

gatherings

Special events in December and January: Chanukah

Party, and January Shabbat Dinner and Services


QUICK FACTS

The Thai Progressive Jewish Community is

an accepting community in which we are free to

question and discuss Jewish teachings and

stories. The community is welcoming of other

beliefs and ideas, and brings out the best of the

Jewish religion, focusing not only on “history,”

but also on the morals it teaches. In this way, it is

simple to be both Thai and Jewish, growing up

with both Jewish and Buddhist concepts,

holidays, and ceremonies.

Sammie March, high school teenager

On Being Thai and Jewish:

Best of Both Worlds

Narissara March

Thailand Progressive Jewish Community

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Chris4an Church in Nichada

Unites Denomina4ons and Na4onali4es

Chaengwattana Community Church (CCC)

is an English speaking, non-denominational, Bible

-based, Spirit-empowered church in Nichada

Thani, where more than 30 different nationalities

gather to worship every Sunday. Our mission

statement is: Love God • Be the Church • Serve

the World.

The purpose of this church is simply to equip

and mobilize men and women to follow Jesus

through corporate worship, Biblical teaching,

prayer, sharing life together in small groups,

serving needy people in our community, in

Bangkok, in Thailand and southeast Asia. Essen-

tially, we are called to join God in His Kingdom-

agenda of making disciples from all nations.

The church sanctuary is located on the south-

east corner of Lake Nichada, adjacent to the com-

munity pool. Every Sunday, the entire congrega-

tion gathers for worship, instruction and fellow-

ship from 9:30 –11 am. Additional opportunities

for all age groups are scheduled throughout each

week for fellowship, instruction and service. “The

Den” is a unique space set aside specifically for

high school and middle school youth, and is open

at various times throughout the week. All youth

from the Nichada community are welcome to drop

in, hang out, play games, do homework, or just

relax. Snacks are available, along with free wifi.

A significant part of what makes CCC unique

among churches is its strong commitment to offer

physical and financial assistance to more than a

dozen other organizations ministering in and

around Thailand. This provides multiple service

venues for charitable volunteer work.

CCC is self-supporting, in that it receives no

financial assistance from any other religious

organization. The entire budget is determined by

free-will offerings from the congregation. The full

-time staff at CCC are comprised of an office ad-

ministrator, a housekeeper, as well as Youth Pas-

tor and Lead Pastor. The congregation is governed

by a Church Council, consisting of Elders and

Deacons, who in turn are elected by the congrega-

tion at an Annual General Meeting each spring.

Anyone is welcome to visit us to explore

what the Bible teaches about God’s amazing love

for those created in His image. Occasional special

events are held throughout the year to aid this

exploration (e.g., Christmas Eve, Good Friday.)

Tim Robertson

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Quick Facts Box:

Year founded in Thailand: Church started in

1996 (used to meet in ISB classrooms.)

Sanctuary dedicated in 2003

Number of members: 300

Address: 39/237 Nichada Thani, Samakkee

Road, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi 11120

Website: cccthailand.org

Contact persons: Lead Pastor Tim Robertson

( Email: [email protected]) and Youth

Pastor Nate Robertson ([email protected])

Tel: 02-911-6700

Time of weekly worship: Sundays 9:30 am to

11 am.

Additional activities available: Nursery care

& Children’s Church

Thrive – High School youths meet Sundays at 6

pm at The Den (behind Le Bouchon restaurant)

Launch – Middle School youths meet Thursday

at 6:30 pm at the church

ESL program – Tuesdays at 7 pm at the church

Encouraging Women (EW) - Wednesdays at

9:30 am at the church

Myanmar Christian Fellowship - Wednesdays at

7:30 pm at the church

Men on the Rise (Bible study) - Thursdays at

5 am at the church

Life Groups - Monday, Wednesday & Friday

evenings in different homes.

Special events in December and January:

Dec. 4 – Hands of Hope BBQ fundraiser at church

from 4 – 6 pm

Dec. 5 – Hands of Hope Middle School service

project at Thanksgiving Home

Dec. 5 – Boy Scouts Eagle Court of Honor at

church at 4 pm

Dec. 13 – Sparrow Home visit, 2 – 4:30 pm

Dec. 19 – 21 – Missions trip to Mae Sot

Dec. 24 – Operation Orange Drop, 9 am

Dec. 24 – Candlelight Christmas Eve, 6 – 7 pm at

church

Jan. 11 – PeP Talk, youth parents encouraging

parents, 8 pm at church

Jan. 24 – Sparrow Home visit, 2 – 4:30 pm

Top: Pastor Tim Robertson.

Bottom: Youth Pastor Nate Robertson

and family.

Cover Story: Religious

Venues

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Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015 Community Fitness and Activities

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

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

for more information.

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

month to [email protected].

Yoga&Meditation

MEDITATION COURSES -Individual or Group Learn TM (Transcendental Medita�on). Relieves

stress and anxiety. Improves health, academic,

athle�c, and professional performance. Anyone can

learn. Expert instruc�on by a 35-year teacher of

medita�on.

Contact Ellie Edelhoff for more informa4on

www.TM.org,

www.tmeduca4on.org,www.DavidLynchFounda4o

n.org

YOGA WITH NAPISA

Monday, 8:45-10:15 am: All levels, Energize and

Restora�ve Yoga. Wednesday 7:30-9am: Level 2,

Wednesday 5:30-6:45 pm: Level 1-2, Friday 7:30-

8:45 am: Level 1- 2 @ Nichada Fitness Studio above

Starbucks.

Contact Napisa C. Pant, 086-975-7187,

[email protected], FB: YogaWithNapisa

KUNDALINI YOGA-Flexible Yoga for Mind

and Body Beginners to advanced welcome! Tuesdays 9am-

10:30am or Fridays 8-9:30am Danicha Condo

39/289. Private classes available.

Contact Kers4n Wild [email protected]

086-372-9750

IYENGAR YOGA Iyengar yoga classes at the Regent, from Beginners

to Advanced Asanas. Every weekday (Monday to

Friday) from 08:00 am. to 09:30 am.

Contact: 0812853050, Juan Bodan, Iyengar and

Ashtanga yoga Cer4fied. For more informa4on

about Juan please visit h0p://kripa-yoga.com/

Sports

BIKING Weekend bike rides, leaving from back gate at

7am, 50+km on mtn bikes.

Contact Chris:

[email protected]

Weekday rides leave the back gate at 7:30 a.m.

Distance and terrain varies with groups for both

road bikes and mountain/hybrid bikes.

Contact Meg: [email protected] or

084-908-9388

RANGER BOOTCAMP: Come have fun and get fit at Ranger Bootcamp!

All fitness levels are welcome!

Class Times: 7:30am, Monday - Friday + addi�onal

day/night classes per demand

Loca�on: Varies depending on class and �me

Fees: varies

Contact: Jack at [email protected]

or 087-552-6007

MASTERS SWIMMING Nichada Pool, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-8:30.

Every swimmer is welcome. Contact Kevin:

[email protected] or Kers4n:

[email protected] 086-372-9750

TENNIS WITH SAGI Certified tennis coach, teaching the Play & Stay

method on Nichada tennis court, for all ages and

levels. Private lessons and groups of up to four.

7 days a week, flexible hours.

Tennis is EASY, FUN and HEALTHY, see you

on the court!

Contact Sagi Luft at 092-271-2110


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DanceClassesBOLLYWOOD DANCE Bollywood dance is an exci�ng and upbeat fusion of

Western and Eastern dances with tradi�onal

classical Indian dance styles. It’s funky, it’s sexy, it’s

fun... and it’s a great workout! If you love to dance –

this is for you!

Morning classes: Wednesdays or Thursdays 9:30-

10:30am

Evening classes: Mondays 5-6pm

All classes held in Nichada. For loca4ons and further

informa4on, contact Irit: 0860044840

[email protected]

SPIRIT DANCE Join the party in a dance fitness/wellness class.

Swing and sway in a carefree and fun filled

environment, to great music from virtually every

genre. Spirit Dance incorporates various dance arts

as well as movement from mar�al and healing arts,

and it embodies a holis�c approach: Strength,

mobility and flexibility for your body, with bliss,

delight and ela�on for your mind. Let your hair

down. Let your SPIRIT soar. Let your life DANCE.

Classes are at a drop-in basis. Fridays, 9.30-10.30am,

at Dance Studio above Starbucks For further info,

contact Irit: 0860044840 [email protected]

TutorialsPIANO LESSONS FOR ALL AGES and ALL LEVELS

By experienced professional with a Masters from University of Ariz. in Piano Performance and experience

teaching at Westover School in Connec�cut. Place: 39/891 Regent Price: 1000 baht per 30 minutes

Contact Info: [email protected] Tel: 091-878-6283

LATIN RHYTHYMS DANCE Improve your dance skills in different rhythms:

cumbia, salsa, merengue, bachata, rock and roll,

pop.

Mondays: 8:30-9:30 advanced

Tuesdays: 8:30-9:30 beginners

Wednesdays: 8:30-9:30 advanced

One more day will be opened for beginners.

All classes held in Nichada Raintree 39/776

Contact: Blanca De la Vega Tel 0863483287

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Heard It Through the GRAPEVINE This column offers a chance to share all those good finds and tips that are helpful to

others. If you have tips to share, please send them to Liz at [email protected].

Heard It Through The Grapevine Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015

Foodland: Alterna�ve for Full-range Grocery Shopping

Although IT Square at Laksi Plaza on

Chaengwattana Road is well known for its

computer and printer repair, pirated DVDs and

cheap shoes, it is not as well known for its

grocery store, Foodland.

On the first floor there is a large (guessing

about twice the size of Villa) well stocked

grocery store. Foodland, which has 15 branches

in the Bangkok area plus another in Pattaya,

carries a large variety of foreign foods and also

offers a butcher, seafood, and European style

bakery with fresh bread.

Although I found their fresh fruit and

vegetable section lacking, they do have a small

salad bar.

Stop by their café, Took Lae Dee

Restaurant, for an American breakfast, with two

fried eggs, your choice of either sausage, ham or

bacon, served with toast, butter and jam along

with coffee or tea all for just 62 baht during the

happy hour of 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

If you ever arrive at Don Muang Airport

late at night and know there is no fresh milk for

the kids’ cereal in the morning, Foodland is open

24 hours a day.

Recently, when everyone was searching for

a turkey, I was able to find a Butterball there for

350 baht/kg.

Foodland’s Laksi branch is straight down

Chaengwattana Road to the east from Pakkred,

over two flyovers. It is located on the north west

corner of Chaengwattana Road and Vibhavadi

Rangsit Highway.

Tel. (02) 576-0606 Website: foodland.co.th

Sandi Remson

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Heard It Through The Grapevine Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015

Halal Markets Near Nichada

Convenient Corner Bike Shop

Ever since I came to Thailand from

Indonesia in 2013, I’ve been looking for places

that sell halal food, because I am a Moslem. I

needed all kinds of halal food such as meat,

poultry, sausages, meat balls, tofu etc.

Living in Pakkret, in the middle of a

Muslim neighborhood, really helped. At Ruam

Jai Market, located near the factory outlet stores

by Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani, I can

find halal meat and chicken. The market is open

from morning until afternoon, but sometimes

they’re sold out, so it’s better go in the morning.

Another place to buy halal food is Talad

Krom Chon on Tiwanon Road. It’s a popular

market for the locals, so if you have a driver, he

should know where it is. Taxi drivers should also

be familiar with the market.

You will find most everything you need

there. At Talad Krom Chon, the vendors speak

very little English. Just point and ask how much

(tao-rai kha?). They’re pretty fair and they

welcome non-Thais.

Lea Palma

Tucked in the corner next to the Sayan Vet

Clinic outside Nichada’s main gate is a hidden

gem. If you should ever need a bike flat

repaired or minor maintenance, try Khun Suwit.

Henri Bulli and I visited the humble

gentleman recently. Although there was a

language barrier we were able to get across what

we needed to get done.

He charges 2 to 5 baht to pump up a tire, 20

baht to fix a punctured tire, but more if a new

tube is needed. He does not stock tubes but can

order one. A new motorcycle shop next to Que

Pasa restaurant stocks tubes. Khun Suwit is

open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.

Sandi Remson

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Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015 Charity

2015 NNR Bazaar Proceeds Donated to Chari�es

NNR Donates to 8 Chari4es on a Regular Basis

Baan Fueng Faa

Orphanage for mentally and/or physically

handicapped children.

Baan Rachawadee Ying

Home for girls with disabilities

Baan Rajawadee

Home for boys with disabilities

Home for the Destitute

Home offering shelter and food

to the homeless

Sparrow Home

Home for children of prisoners & other at risk kids

Christian Care Foundation

for Children with Disabilities

Non-profit offering 8 projects for the disabled

Thanksgiving Home

Non-profit group serving disabled boys and girls

San Tawan Children’s Home Foundation

Christian-based home for abandoned children

Plus...these addi4onal projects:

Home for the Destitute

Medications: Betadine, Myda-B antifungal, calamine lotion, AB cream

Thanksgiving Home

Front security gate

Baan Rachawadee Ying and Baan Rajawadee (Boys)

Musical instruments, shirts, and wheelchairs

CCD Rainbow House Roof for sports court

CCD YMCA

Christmas Party for children

Bumble Bee Free Library

Magazine and newspaper subscriptions

Women’s Prison Visits

General fund

Nichada Worker’s Camp

Children’s party

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A Huge Thank You to NNR Bazaar Sponsors

Microchip

Harrow International School

Asian Tigers

Nichada Thani

ISB

Thank You to Our Generous Raffle Donors!

Anantara Hotel

Baan Kimchi

BaiPai Thai Cooking School

Bamboo Spa

Bewitch Hair Salon

Bourbon Street Restaurant

Bumrungrad International Hospital

Burger King

BBQ Sandwich King & Slider Shack

Cargill Meats Thailand

Chevron

Emack & Bolio

Hair by Jib

Interbike

Kempinski Hotel

Le Bouchon

Leslie Power Interiors

Marriott Bangkok

Maxfit

Nails by Candy

N1N2

Oriental Health & Beauty

Pauline’s Group

Paya

Phoenix Gym BKK

The Pizza Company

Que Pasa Restaurant

Raja’s Fashions

Rembrandt Hotel

River Tree House Restaurant

Roberto Regio Custom Tailor

The St Regis Bangkok

Janice Santikarn

Shah Carpet Palace

Smokin Pug

Sugar Salon

Swensen’s

SJ International

Thai Air Asia

Tou Shop

Trader Vic’s

Vapor Bar & Restaurant

Venus Jewelry

Visionaries Optical Co.

White Ball Academy

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A Big Thank You to Our Vendors!

Adomyas

AMBRE JOLIE

Arlani Design Group

Bici Baci

Blue Sea Blue

bodhi creations

Bon Appetit Nathalie

Carry On

The Cedar

Cupcake Accessaries

Czarenenar

Desert Diamonds

Ellie Edelhoff

ELSEWEAR

eigen:art

Essential

Faisal Malik Design

Galliana Creations Co, Ltd.

Good Shepherd Sisters

GR Carpet Co., Ltd.

Granny Salmons Home Made Foods

Hang On Hangers

THE JAAB DESIGN PROJECT

Kids Action for Kids

Lao Song Crafts

Lili Cassis

lil n hip

London Pie Company

Lotus Crystal

Louise Truslow Art

Mekong Plus

MUG-HLAI and Cooking with Poo

Nancy Chandler Graphics

Nina Heyer

N.O. Photography

OLIVE—Greek Mediterranean Cuisine

Organic Island Shop

Pandit Carpets

Paron School of Art

Patriko London Co., Ltd.

Pita

Radiance Wholefoods Co., Ltd.

RinB, Restaurant In Box

RusiDesigns

SALA Stainless Steel

SilverToday by Ruthy

SMATERIA

Something Gorgeous by Devleena

Sop Moei Arts

Tal Descreves

TATA Handicraft

Thai Artborne Manufacturing

Tin-a-rts

TOM K Just be Jewellery

Tops

Urban Outfitters

Urban Pantry

UNOH Bangkok + Second Chance

VIVIN

WinterWorks Bangkok

Wrenwren

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Community News Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015

Community News & Opinions

We seem to have a bit of a

poop problem in Nichada.

Some people have

forgotten that it is your or your

help’s responsibility to pick up

after your pet.

Nichada’s pet policy is outlined very clearly

in your residence guide, which you were given

when you rented your home. In all public spaces

in Nichada it is your responsibility as a pet owner

to clean up after your pet.

As a walker of my own pets I know I would

really appreciate it if the pathways and sidewalks

were not minefields of poop bombs, and I am sure

many others would appreciate it too.

Please remember if you are fined for this

infraction the fines begin at 500 baht and go up to

2,000 baht for multiple offenses.

Let’s respect the beautiful community we

are a part of and clean up after our pets.

Barb Lewis

Traffic Safety Reminder:

Double check to avoid close calls

Neighborhood

Pet Watch:

Pick up a9er your pooch

I recently had the opportunity to bike ride

along Nichada’s main thoroughfare during the

ISB traffic jam.

A young child jumped out the back door

of a car into the bike lane with no regard for

bikes riding down the bike path.

I know it feels like you are at the curb and

can get out safely on the curbside, but bicyclists

are riding in that same path and will have a hard

time stopping quickly to avoid a collision.

Even if your child doesn't enter the bike

path when exiting a car, the car door opening

suddenly can scare a young rider.

Please pay special attention when

dropping your children off at ISB in the

morning. Remind them that a quick look over

their shoulder is needed!

Better yet…let’s all encourage our kids to

get out of the car and walk or bike!

Sandi Remson

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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 Circle One Building

1674 Petchaburi Rd. (Near Bumrungrad)

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Travel: Bhutan Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015

We loved Bhutan and would highly recommend a

trip there during your time in this region.

When to go: High seasons - Sept./Oct./Nov. and

March/April/May – both ISB breaks in October

and April would be good timing. We had 4 days to

tour, and that gave us lots of time to see the

attractions. You would need more time to trek.

Airlines: Bhutan Air was good - 2.5 hours to

Kolkata, India, 45 minutes on the tarmac, and 50

minutes to fly to Paro. Royal Bhutan Airlines is a

second option.

Getting around: Most people speak English so it

was easy to get what we wanted. We took some

US cash and used our debit card at “BOB” (Bank

of Bhutan) ATM. Not all ATMs worked.

Souvenirs are expensive, but there are some really

cool things!

Visas: All foreigners need a Bhutan travel agent to

help plan your trip. You must pay 225-250 US dol-

lars /per day/person. That will get you your visa,

driver, guide, transportation, some meals, and a

3-star hotel. We paid a premium to get 4-star

hotels. The first 65 US dollars go straight to the

government to pay for free health care and educa-

tion for the Bhutanese people.

The Bhutan government is

managing their tourism well

and the country is a delightful

mix of traditional and modern.

The country is beautiful, and

the people have a better

standard of living than in

neighbouring countries.

Bhutan is more expensive to

visit than other parts of Asia,

but well worth it. It is unique

and still fairly untouched by

mass tourism.

Bhutan Travel Agent: I

would highly recommend

Pema from Druk Family Tours.

Other Nichada families

recommended her to us, and

she advertises in Thani Talk. Pema was so friend-

ly and helpful, took care of everything, and let us

have a flexible itinerary. We got our own van,

driver, and guide. Some of the bigger companies

put people onto a bus; be sure to ask what kind of

transport you are getting. Our guide (Wangchuk)

and driver (Dorji) were also excellent.

Hotels: We stayed at the Druk Hotel in Thimphu

and Haven Resort in Paro (two nights in each.)

The Druk is really a 3.5-star hotel, but the rooms

were nice and the bathroom brand new. There was

lots of room for an extra bed for our son. The food

was good and the hotel was right on the town

square, making it easy to walk around.

There were other 4 to 5 star options just outside

the city. Haven Resort was a nice 4-star hotel with

a yummy Thai restaurant. They did have some

western breakfast items. Nice rooms, great views,

and the staff were great. The hotel was a bit of a

drive from the town, but we enjoyed staying there.

Activities: We spent our time between Paro

(airport) and Thimphu (capital). Both places were

nice and had lots to offer. We did a mix of things

each day – dzongs (fortresses), monasteries

Bhutan: A Real-Life Magical Kingdom

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Mare Harvey

Photos provided by Mare Harvey

(temples), museums, arts and crafts, shopping,

hiking, and seeing a giant 55 metre bronze

Buddha. THE iconic thing to do there is hike to

the Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest). It was

absolutely stunning! Later that day we had a hot

stone bath in a rustic farmhouse. It was a very cool

and fun experience. There are also lots of options

for different treks, rock climbing, rafting, and

cycling.

Food: Very unique and usually spicy. They did

tone it down for me and I tried almost everything.

We did eat western breakfasts and had one western

dinner (yak burgers and fries – yum).

Whether you want laid back or high adventure,

Bhutan has it all. We thoroughly enjoyed the

mountains, the cooler weather, and the easy and

uncrowded traveling.

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River Wine Restaurant

Atmospheric riverside dining in our own backyard

Restaurant Review Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015Thani Talk ~December 2015

Looking for a lively place to spend a

Saturday night? Looking for stylish décor, and an

attractive river-side location? Looking for good

food, a menu full of cocktails, and a large wine

selection? If so, you are in luck. Bangkok is full

of these places.

Looking to spend hours in traffic? No? Then

why not visit River Wine? It’s a great place in a

great location and even with usual Chaengwattana

traffic, it’s no more than 15 minutes from Nichada.

The first thing you’ll notice about the place

is how stylish it is. It is also huge. As you walk to

your table, you will notice several rooms for

private parties. There is seating by the river

(reservations recommended.) There is seating at

“sunken” tables. (It’s hard to describe, but it’s

quite cool).

When I went, I sat upstairs which was very

nice. With the cool breezes blowing off the river

(aided by fans which also keep the mosquitoes

away) it is actually pleasant to be outside. Also,

from up top you can enjoy the view, even at

nighttime.

The reflection of the lights on the river; the

boats slowly chugging past, and even a few stars.

It’s amazing how a place so close to home can feel

a world apart. It’s as if Bangkok’s Soi Thong Lor

has come to Pakkret.

The food menu contains a variety of Thai

and ‘western’ dishes, and there’s also a Japanese/

sushi menu. The only thing slightly out of the

ordinary was a long list of crab dishes, and there

are also a few dishes featuring ostrich, which you

don’t normally find in Thailand.

I ordered ostrich with black pepper (300

baht), cabbage with fish sauce (150 baht), roasted

pork topped with a spicy sauce (180 baht), Salmon

skin sushi roll (80 baht), and roll of salmon,

wrapped around rice, topped with roe (150 baht). I

would recommend the signature cocktail called

the River Wine Sabai Sabai.

All in all, the place, the atmosphere, the

service, food and drinks make River Wine a great

place to visit. The fact that it is so nearby makes

it outstanding. To get there you need only follow

Chaengwattana Road and head west. Continue

over the Rama IV bridge. At the first chance,

make a U-turn and head back towards the bridge.

Before getting on the bridge again, stay to the left.

The road will snake under the bridge. Turn left at

the first soi and follow the signs. You can’t miss

it.

Hours: 11am - 11pm.

Tel: 02-962-8800.

John Marinos

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Providing high quality custom tailoring for more

than 45 years,

Raja’s Fashions has been featured in Men's Vogue

Magazine,

Interna�onal Living, Worth Magazine, Esquire,

Fortune,

Bangkok Guide, Lonely Planet, Frommer’s Guide,

DRESS SHARP. LOOK SHARP. FEEL SHARP.

Providing high quality custom tailoring for more

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

Hot Spot Restaurant and Bar 084-671-8318

KFC and Pizza Hut 1150

Le Bouchon Food Delivery 02-960-3011

McDonald’s 1711

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

Cherry’s Cakes

Pinocchio's 02-573-5646

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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