BangkokClub eMagazine October - November 2020

Vegetarian Times!

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October - November 2020



Board of Advisors A Message from the General Manager

Arsa Sarasin Dear Member,
Bangkok Chowkwanyun
Dr. Boonkiet Chokwatana In celebration of the annual ‘Vegetarian Festival’ in Thailand
during the month of October, we invite you to come and taste
Chai Sophonpanich a variety of healthy vegetarian delicacies selected specially for
Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi you. This festive occasion highlights a special menu of delicious
Chinese vegetarian Dim Sum Lunch at Ivory Palace as well as
Chartsiri Sophonpanich Japanese and Western vegetarian dishes offered at Kohaku and
Nukul Prachuabmoh Cassiopeia dining rooms respectively.
Visith Leelasithorn
Oktoberfest Invitation! It’s that cool and frosty time of the year to enjoy with your
Board of Governors friends and colleagues some mouth watering dishes and some festival drinks of the
original German and top Thai brands at your Club during this October (see more
Chali Sophonpanich details on page 5).
(Chairman)
And last but not least ~ on behalf of the Management and staff, I wish to thank you
Jayavadh Bunnag most sincerely for your trust and continuous support of your Club to overcome these
Dr. Juree Vichit-Vadakan challenging times together!

Kelvin Tan Warm regards,
Kittipong Urapeepatanapong
Dr. Kongkiat Opaswongkarn Chutima Wattanachang
General Manager
Narong Intanate
Khunying Natthika W. Angubolkul A Warm Welcome to Our New Members

Palawi Bunnag A warm welcome to all of our new Members who joined our Club in July - August 2020.
Prasong Owlarn We hope you will all enjoy the Club and take part in as many events as possible!
Pravidhya Suvaruchiphorn
• Apirath Ruangdetsakul • Navin Narula
Reiji Fujita • Avin Sony • Priyapreet Kaur Khanijou
Somnuk Kyavatanakij • Chan Diloktrakarnkij • Ronnagorn Chomthanyakarn
Sudhitham Chirathivat • Chanida Termsantikul • Roongnapa Patrathiranond
• Kan Tanthawirat • Supanee Chantasasawat
• Krisana Kamakorn • Thi Thu Huong Duong
• Marruth Bondsiri • Wanwimol Preechawat

Club Events November 2020

October 2020 Thursday, 26th
Thursday, 1st – Saturday, 31st Australian Night
Oktoberfest 2020

Friday, 16th – Saturday 24th
Vegetarian Festival

Club Holidays

Please note that the Club will be closed on the following public holidays:

October 2020 Substitution of King Bhumibol Adulyadej Memorial Day
Chulalongkorn Day
Tuesday, 13th
Friday, 23rd

For further information on Club’s events, please contact your Club
at 0 2679 5550 or browse our website: www.thebangkokclub.com

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INTERVIEW

H.E. MR. NASHIDA KAZUYA

AMBASSADOR OF EMBASSY OF
JAPAN TO THE KINGDOM OF THAILAND

Q: COULD YOU PLEASE PROVIDE A BIT something that I wish to further promote, I Q: WE ARE ALL BATTLING COVID 19 AS
would say J.LEAGUE (Japan’s Professional
OF BACKGROUND ABOUT YOURSELF? Football League). I am actually a member of OF NOW, HOW IS JAPAN HANDLING THE
International Committee of Japan Football SITUATION AND ANY ADVICE FOR ANY
A: I grew up in Tokyo spending playful Association. I hope I can contribute to more TOURIST WHO WANTED TO VISIT JAPAN
exchanges between Japan and Thailand in the IN THE SOONEST?
youth days at a boys only school. I first area of football and other sports.
became interested in taking up an international A: Japan and Thailand are closely
career when I stayed in the USA for studying Q: WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR MOST
English during my university years. That time coordinating for resuming the travels of
I traveled around the USA as well as Latin TRYING AND MOST MEMORABLE essential visitors between the two countries.
American countries and learned how little EXPERIENCE(S) AS AN AMBASSADOR? Many Thai people told me that they are waiting
people knew about Japan then. This made me to re-visit Japan for their vacation. The people
want to pursue a job where I can be a bridge A: Since it has only been half a year and of the two countries really enjoy visiting each
between Japan and foreign nations. After other and in fact, there have been as many as
the entry into the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in most of which with the covid-19 situation, 1.8 million Japanese visitors to Thailand and
1984, I have held many different positions and there have not been many public events in 1.2 million Thai visitors to Japan in the year
been assigned to work in several countries my Ambassadorship so far. However, one of 2019. With covid-19, it is hard to say when
such as Pakistan, USA and Iraq. I served as the most memorable experiences is when His the tourism can resume. However, it is my job
Ambassador to Iraq from 2014 for almost two Excellency Mr. Motegi, Minister for Foreign to keep promoting Japan among Thai people
years. Affairs of Japan made an official visit to so that when the time comes, Thai people
Bangkok in January this year. It was just two can once again choose Japan as their travel
Q: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN weeks after my arrival in Thailand but I have destination and discover the charms of my
served some positions looking at South East country firsthand.
THAILAND AS AN AMBASSADOR? Asian affairs in the Ministry so it was an honor
to take part in the preparation to receive Q: YOUR JOB SOUNDS VERY
A: I arrived in Thailand as Ambassador in Minister Motegi and to participate in the fruitful
bilateral meetings between the two foreign DEMANDING. WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR
December 2019 so I have stayed here just ministers. Another memorable occasion is LEISURE TIME?
over half a year. The covid-19 situation made it when I received His Excellency the President
difficult to conduct normal diplomatic activities of Privy Council Gen. Surayud Chulanont as A: Golf, exercise and some cooking. I
but the close cooperation and communication the special delegate of His Majesty the King
Japan and Thailand had at this time of of Thailand at my residence on the birthday of didn’t play so much golf in Japan but when I
difficulty gave me an opportunity to truly His Majesty Emperor of Japan. Gen. Surayud learned that I was going to be in Thailand as
understand and appreciate the long and solid delivered a message of congratulations for the Ambassador, I made sure to pack my golf bag
friendship between the two countries. Emperor’s birthday. This made me once again in my baggage. Since I arrived in Thailand,
look back on the long and cordial relationship I have enjoyed playing golf with fellow
Q: HOW BIG IS THE JAPANESE our imperial family and Thailand’s royal family Ambassadors and Thai, Japanese and other
has held. international businesspersons. I am open for
COMMUNITY IN BANGKOK? IF YOU invitations and looking forward to making more
ARE TO PROMOTE ANY OF JAPANESE Q: WHAT DO YOU WISH TO golf friends!
PRODUCT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? AND WHY?
ACCOMPLISH DURING YOUR TERM AS Q: WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY ABOUT
A: There are about 80,000 Japanese AMBASSADOR TO THAILAND?
YOUR CLUB? ANY MESSAGE OR WORD
nationals in Thailand registered on our A: I would like to further solidify and deepen OF ADVICE FOR YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS
system at the Embassy. The registration is AT THE BANGKOK CLUB.
voluntary so we can estimate that there are our bilateral relations. Especially for the
more than 100,000 Japanese in Thailand, moment, it is very important that I serve to A: In times of the COVID-19, it makes us
which makes one of the largest Japanese help facilitate the smooth business operation
communities outside Japan. Thailand has of Japanese companies in Thailand under appreciate human bonding and friendships
long hosted manufacturing bases of Japanese the new normal with covid-19. The business even more. As such, I am sure the Club’s
companies, for example, the automobile activities of Japanese companies make up a importance will continue to grow as a place
industry. Today we have more than 5,000 critical part of Thailand’s economy and Thai to provide a hub for such warm interaction for
Japanese companies operating in Thailand. people’s livelihood. I hope to help minimize the residents of Bangkok. I look forward to
These companies employ many Thai people the negative effect of covid-19, but for a meeting many of the readers of this magazine
and contribute to Thailand’s economy. These long-term perspective, also wish to seek for in the near future at the Club.
relations have made “Japan” well known and future oriented cooperation and collaborations
popular among Thai people. I got surprised between the two countries responding to the
when I first visited Sukhumvit soi 39 where new normal with covid-19 as well as other
you would see most of the signs of shops changes of the ever more complex global
and restaurants in Japanese language. I also environment.
think some Thai people know more Japanese
tourist destinations or Japanese products
than an average Japanese! But, if there is

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Oktoberfest 2020

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE AND 1st – 31st October 2020
CHEER! THERE’S A LOT OF FOOD
AND FESTIVAL DRINKS ~ WE’RE 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
GATHERING HERE AT YOUR CLUB …
*Image is for promotional purpose only!
Enjoy German food during the Oktoberfest
with mouth watering dishes, deep fried
pork knuckle with lemon chili sauce and
mixed grilled sausages with mustard sauce
served with sauerkraut and mashed potato
~ indulge with the festival drinks of the
original German and top Thai brands!

• Paulaner Munchner Hell

• Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier

• Paulaner Hefe-Weissbier Dunkel

• Paulaner Salvator (Double Bock)

• Crispy pork knuckle with sauerkraut

• Mixed grilled German sausages

For more information or reservation, please call 0 2679 5550

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The annual ‘Vegetarian Festival’ in
Thailand held for 9 days and will
start from 16th to 24th October for
this year. The festival is to celebrate
the Southeast Asian community's
belief that abstinence from meat
and various stimulants during the
ninth lunar month will help obtain
good health and peace of mind.

~ Let’s enjoy ‘Vegetarian Season’ @The Bangkok Club! ~ Come join us to indulge the Club’s
exclusive vegetarian menus! Our
**Vegetarian food is available at all outlets throughout October 2020** chefs have prepared the finest
*Image is for promotional purpose only! meat-free dishes featuring garden-
fresh and bean curd delicacies to
tempt both your palate and your
eyes in all our dining rooms. Festival
highlights include our ‘Vegetarian
Dim Sum Lunch’ at Ivory Palace.

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Food Promotion Kohaku

Cassiopeia

Mozzarella Salad Grilled Salmon Steak Vegetarian Yaki Udon

Mixed green with tomato and Served with teppan sauce, Thick noodles stir fried with
mozzarella in pesto dressing asparagus and mashed potato mixed vegetables and tofu in

soya sauce

Australian Night

Let’s Get
Together!

A great opportunity to come and meet
other members ~ please join us at
your Club for a socializing evening of
member gathering @Australian Night
provided by the Club on Thursday, 26th
November 2020, from 6:30 pm …

Please note: Changes may be made without prior notice.

We would like to thank H.P. Supply Marketing Co., Ltd.
for the sponsorship of this event.

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Ivory Palace

Wagyu Nigiri Avocado Stewed Bean Curd Deep Fried Crab Claw

Vinegared rice with avocado Combined with dry fungus Stuffed with shrimp mousse and
topped with wagyu mushroom and broccoli in served with sweet plum sauce

vegetarian oyster sauce
and black soya

of the Months CHEER UP
Mocktail
During October and November • Cantaloupe juice
2020, our signature drinks are made of • Longan
tasty mixture of imported liquor and fruit • Honey syrup
juices. Crafted by our fantastic team of • Red grenadine
bartenders, you’re sure to be delighted by
the colours and flavours … *Image is for promotional purpose only.
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LEMON DRIZZLE
MOJITO
Cocktail
• Beefeater gin
• Brown sugar
• Lime wedge
• Soda water

High Life

Federation of Business and Professional Women Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage

Welcome to the birth ceremony
of baby Julia, hosted by H.E.
Mr. Abdelilah El Housni (6th right),
Moroccan Ambassador to
Thailand, at Centaurus Room.

The Brazil -Thai Chamber of Commerce Cocktail Get Together SASIN EMBA 95
Reception

NDC 51 Party Lunch at
Grand Hall

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High Life

Taiwan Association of Thailand Executives Monthly Fellowship Dinner reception to Mr. Kao Jia-Fu, Director of Overseas
Community Affairs Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand (seated 6th right) and Mrs. Penni Praisankul,
Chairman of Taiwan Association of Thailand (seated 5th left), hosted by Vice Chairman Dr. Belinda Changkajonsakdi (seated
4th left), Vice Chairman Mrs. Chang Hsiu-Li (seated 3rd right) and Vice Chairman Mrs. Lai Hsiu-Lian (seated 4th right)
respectively at Grand Hall.

Cyber Security Technology for New Normal Press Release Family gathering for a special birthday party to Khun Kesda
Thongtheppairot (2nd row, centre) among her lovely family
at Rose Room.

Khun Siriya Sophonpanich (3rd right), President of The Bangkok Club, Warm birthday wishes! Picture shows
hosted a birthday celebration for Mrs. Sabrina Yu-Ling Wang (seated Khun Ruangkrai Leekitwattana (seated 2nd right)
2nd left) among well-wishers at Lilly Room. celebrating his birthday with family at Momiji
Room.

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High Life

Cheers to our members who attended ‘Club Night’, hosted by the Club recently!

Mr. John Fotiadis, Chairman,
Hellenic - Thai Chamber of
Commerce. (1st right), recently
opened the screening night of the
Greece movie ‘Never on Sunday’,
at Lyra Room as organized by the
Club with the kind co-operation
of the Hellenic - Thai Chamber of
Commerce.

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Reward Yourself At The Spa You Can Trust!

Slow down, sit back, clear your mind, unwind at your
Club Spa ~ you deserve a break, discover again what
it means to be at ease -- feel better and enjoy the long
lasting benefits of the Club Spa experience!

SPECIAL PROMOTION! OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2020
Purchase 10 treatments and get 3 treatments for FREE!

Facial Treatment Body Treatment Beauty Salon / Barber

• Modeling Facial Treatment • Foot Massage (90 mins) • Hair Retouch - Short / Long
• Sport Massage (60 mins)
(90 mins) • Thai Massage (60 mins) (Male / Female)

See you soon @your tranquil space in the city! Please scan to get
spa menu

~To enrich your life with memorable spa treatments, please call 0 2679 5550 ext. 3011, 3012~

HEALTH & BEAUTY TEAM

HAIR STYLIST THERAPISTS

Khun Thanitda The Bangkok Club currently has 3 therapists all holding certificates from Thai Traditional Medicine of Thailand
(Thip) has been
working as a hair and licensed by the Ministry of Public Health.
stylist for the past
15 years. Thip Experience and Certification Khun Thiyada (Wava) has been
has hairdressing working as a therapist for the
certificate from Khun Prapa (Pa) has been past 10 years including 4 years
Glamour International working as a therapist for the in China. Wava can also speak
School. In addition to past 15 years. Pa is particularly some mandarin Chinese. Wava
good in providing physically is particularly good at relaxation
haircuts, shampoo & blow drying, Thip strong massages, especially massage, body scrub and facial
is also an expertise for hair perms and deep tissue massage and body massage.
colour, pedicures and manicures for massage.
both men and women.

Khun Malaiporn (Kookkai) has been working as a therapist for the
past 8 years. Kookkai is particularly good at aroma massage, hand &
foot paraffin and facial massage.

Massage: Get in touch with its many benefits
According to Mayo Clinic’s website, massage can be a powerful tool
to help you take charge of your health and well-being.
There are many different types of massage, including these common types:
• Swedish or Aroma massage. This is a gentle form of massage that uses
long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping to
help relax and energize you.
• Deep or Sports massage. This massage technique uses slower, more-
forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective
tissue, commonly to help with muscle damage from injuries.
• Trigger point or Thai massage. This massage focuses on areas of tight
muscle fibers that can form in your muscles after injuries or overuse.
Benefits of Massage
Brush aside any thoughts that massage is only a feel-good way to indulge
or pamper yourself. To the contrary, studies of the benefits of massage
demonstrate that it is an effective treatment for reducing stress, pain and
muscle tension.
You can take charge of your health and well-being by reserving your next
massage treatment at your Club Spa, whether you have a specific health
condition or are just looking for another stress reliever.
Call the Club Spa at 0 2697 5550 for more information.

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