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Ms Noi wanted to see the hotel not just as a common resort but as a second home for travellers and the many public figures who have visited over the yearsmusical backdrop. Most of the songs played were from the ’70s, matching the favourite genre of Love 104.5 fans.One of the most important people of the trip, Wanwalee Tantikarn, or Ms Noi, managing director of Natural Wing Health Spa and Resort, was in- vited to the stage to make farewell remarks and introduce the history of her hotel. Natural Wing has been providing accommodation and services in tune with nature for 18 years, relaxing Thai and foreign visitors with its superlative spa and steam sauna courses.Ms Noi explained that she wanted to see the hotel not just as a common resort but as a second home for travellers and the many public figures who have visited over the years. Many become repeat visitors, even staying for two or three months at a time.Apart from being the director of Natural Wing, Ms Noi is also the owner of a long-standing gold shop,Tang Toh Kang, which has operated for over 160 years and expanded into many branches throughout the country. Moreover, she is the founder of the Thai Spa Association, which created the term “Thai Spa” to reflect a combination of traditional Thai massage and local implementation of herbs. After her story was published in Marie Claire magazine, CNN decided to investigate this field of therapy and publicized her story globally.Ms Noi is a fascinating figure who has taken on important roles in many facets of Thai society. If I have a chance to meet her again, rest assured that I will expand on her story for Elite+ readers. The success of this trip was due in no small part to her.Elite+ 69