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Dancers perform at a cultural show at the Thai Alangkarn Theatre in Pattaya. The theatre is among many entertainment businesses hit by the economic crisis and political turmoil.
CURTAINS FOR CULTURE? Traditional performers have been struggling to make a living. But they now have something to dance about: the Culture Ministry is stepping in with financial aid >PAGE 2
GOOD MORNING BANGKOK!
For tribal wisdom, look to the hills By Victoria Vorreiter Curator of ‘Songs of Memory: Traditional Music of the Golden Triangle’ at the Jim Thompson Art Centre
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n Thailand you are so lucky to have such a diverse population. I hope you have the opportunity to come to know, understand and appreciate the variety of the beauty and the intellect of the mountain people. They have so much wisdom and knowledge to share with us.
Lifestyle >>MUSIC: Check out hot songwriter and pianist Jakkawal ‘Neung’, plus Sound Bytes >>FOOD: See how you can turn simple onions into delicious dishes
What you can do, where you can go this week
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37.1 million THE NUMBER OF WORKERS nationwide in 2007. 23.3 million, or 62.7%, were outside the system
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Traditional folk music entertainers such as mor lam (Northeastern) bands, above, and likay (opera-like drama) performers, right, are among cultural businesses facing a rough ride in the economic downturn and political turmoil.
Dancing to destruction Traditional performers face the final curtain as audiences dry up By Pakamard Jaichalard, Wannapa Phetdee D A I LY X P R E S S
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he ongoing economic gloom is spelling doom for the country’s mor lam bands. Unable to find enough bookings, one by one the traditional performers are going out of business. “During the Songkran holiday, we got just one job,” Surachai An-arn, manager of the Sor Thong Sa band, revealed yesterday.
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tween Bt60,000 and Bt70,000 for his 85 dancers and singers. Mid-April’s Songkran Festival used to be the peak season for mor lam (folk music from the Northeast): “In other years, we’ve had nine or 10 jobs during the festival,” said Surachai, whose Sor Thong Sa band is based in Maha Sarakham’s Borabue district. Tuanthong Parnwong, manager of Nuparn Wisessilp, said bookings had dropped dramatically for his band. “We have only four, maybe five, next month,” said a dejected Tuanthong.
Based in Khon Kaen, business is quiet these days for the once much sought-after musicians.
Culture minister’s concern Culture Minister Teera Slukpetch yesterday acknowledged that artists and cultural operators were all having a hard time. Other folk arts feeling the pinch include likay (opera-like Thai drama), lam tad music from central Thailand and nora, a traditional dance of the South. “Bookings are down across the board,” said Teera, before bringing some cheer with news that the government
would be stepping in with financial aid for the entertainment industry. Also suffering sluggish business were art shops and galleries as well as big theatres like Bangkok’s Siam Niramit and Pattaya’s Thai Alangkarn.
Theatres deserted Thai Alangkarn theatre managing director Suttikorn Jearpaitoon says audience numbers for their extravagant cultural shows have dropped by about 80 per cent. Suttikorn reckons the political protests – both yellowshirted and red-shirted – have scared off foreign tourists.
“To survive, we have resorted to cost-cutting. We have also offered our stage for other events,” Suttikorn adds. In Bangkok, River City Shopping Complex has seen foreign-visitor numbers drop by half. “The global economic crisis has reduced the number of tourists from Europe and United States,” says Chonchai Tongpaitoon, River City’s marketing manager. “But Chinese tourists are staying away because of Thailand’s political problems.” River City is a famous for its vast range of art objects, crafts, antiques and other cultural items.
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A Lebanese developer plans to build an
$8-BN
man-made island touted to become sheer paradise
briefly Computer to take on humans IBM, having already come up with a computer that can beat the world’s best chess players, is gearing up for another challenge. The US computer giant announced it was developing a computer to compete with humans on the popular US television quiz show Jeopardy! IBM said its scientists have been working for nearly two years on an advanced computing system codenamed “Watson”. IBM said Jeopardy! would pose a stiff challenge because the clues given to the human contestants involve “analysing subtle meaning, irony, riddles and other complexities”. – AFP
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animals A Filipino policeman stops members of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Peta, as they try to enter Manila Zoo yesterday. The animalrights group is calling for a boycott of the zoo for allegedly making animals live like prisoners behind bars.
Snoop Dogg: I didn’t hit man Snoop Dogg told jurors on Monday that he did not hit a man suing him for millions of dollars with a brass-knuckle microphone during a melee at one of his 2005 concerts. The rapper, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, took the stand for nearly two hours and denied that he hit Richard Monroe Jr during the show near Seattle. Snoop Dogg said he went back to his tour bus immediately after Monroe jumped on stage and was tackled by security. Snoop Dogg described the people who were on stage during a melee in which Monroe claims he was seriously injured. He identified several people near the struggle as being affiliated with The Game, a fellow rapper who had toured with Snoop Dogg. Monroe sued in 2006, claiming he was seriously injured after Snoop Dogg and members of his entourage and security detail struck him and poured alcohol on him. He sued for $22 million (Bt780 million). – A P
Lucky dog!
Apple sued for stifling iPod tricks Firm tries to stop OdioWorks helping owners of iPhones, iPods download from sources other than iTunes A F P , San Francisco
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nternet-rights champions accused Apple of stifling free speech by bullying OdioWorks into ending online sharing of ways to get iPods to work with music websites other than iTunes. Attorneys from non-profit Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) teamed up with OdioWorks lawyers to file a lawsuit against Californiabased Apple in a US federal court. At the heart of the issue is the BluWiki website that details ways to get Apple’s popu-
lar iPhones and iPod MP3 players to synchronise music and video files with media at services such as Songbird, Banshee, Rockbox, and Winamp.
Free to modify content BluWiki operates as a “public service” with visitors able to freely edit or modify content on web pages in wikistyle collaborative efforts, according to OdioWorks, which owns the website. “Hobbyists” at BluWiki shared insights about reverseengineering Apple software
and making it possible for iPod and iPhone owners to “manage their media with whatever program they chose”, the lawsuit states. BluWiki terminated the forum late last year after Apple attorneys threatened to sue OdioWorks for spreading word of how to circumvent its digital-rights management technology. Apple zealously guards iTunes’ status as an exclusive content delivery and management tool for iPod and iPhone hardware. “Apple’s legal threats against BluWiki are about censorship, not about protecting their legitimate copyright interests,” said EFF senior staff attorney Fred von Lohmann.
Tinker Bell has been reunited with her owners after a 1 13-kph gust of wind picked up the 2.7-kg Chihuahua and tossed her out of sight in Waterford, Michigan. Dorothy and Lavern Utley credit a pet psychic for guiding them to a wooded area 1.6 kilometres from where eightmonth-old Tinker Bell had last been seen. The brown longhaired dog was dirty and hungry but otherwise okay. – AP
Gay exchange Same-sex couples in Iowa began holding hastily planned weddings on Monday as the state became the third in the US to allow gay marriage. Within hours of a state Supreme Court legalising gay marriage, several same-sex couples had exchanged vows and at least 82 couples had lined up to do so. Still, the issue is far from settled. The Iowa Family Policy Centre, which opposes samesex marriage, wants the state to begin the process of amending Iowa’s constitution to overturn the court decision. – AP
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White House apologises over Air Force One blunder New Yorkers rush out of offices, fearing another Sept 11 terrorist attack as presidential jet flies low over city D P A , Washington
he White House has issued an apology after a presidential plane flying low over New York for a photo shoot left people on the ground panicking over worries a terrorist attack was underway. The massive Boeing 747, shadowed by an F-16 fighter jet, passed over the Hudson River on Monday at times at altitudes lower than some buildings in downtown Manhattan. Hundreds of people rushed out of their offices and onto
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In this image taken with a cellphone by Jason McLane, a Boeing 747 – known as Air Force One when the president is aboard – flies low over New York Harbour, followed by an F-16 chase plane during a federal government photo op on Monday. the street, fearing another September 11, 2001-style attack. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg expressed outrage that he had not been informed of the flight, although the Air
Force and Federal Aviation Administration said local police were told about it. New Yorkers were later fuming that all of the panic was caused over a photo session. “Everybody panicked,” Daisy
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Chinese graduate who was brutally murdered with his girlfriend in Britain last year was an Internet betting fraudster who had access to thousands of pounds worth of cash, a court heard on Monday. Zhen Xing Yang and his girlfriend Xi Zhou, both 25, had £233,690 (Bt12 million) pass through their bank accounts, but there was no sign of the cash when their bodies were found, Newcastle Crown Court heard. Guang Hui Cao, 30, denies murdering the couple after robbing them, perhaps with others, last August. Xi Zhou, known as Cici, and Yang, also called Kevin, had mobile phones and a laptop computer taken from their ground floor flat. The level of violence used was not “even remotely necessary” to take those items, according to prosecution lawyer Robert Smith. The court heard that Yang made a living from selling false educational certificates and from his involvement in a “fraudulent” Internet-betting scam. His declared annual income was just £3,000, while his girlfriend earned £14,000 a year as a waitress, but police found that hundreds of thousands of pounds passed through their bank ac-
ZHEN XING YANG AND HIS GIRLFRIEND XI ZHOU, BOTH 25,HAD £233,690 (BT12 MILLION) PASS THROUGH THEIR BANK ACCOUNTS,BUT THERE WAS NO SIGN OF THE CASH WHEN THEIR BODIES WERE FOUND. counts. Yet when officers searched the murder scene, they found just £10. After the murders, Cao changed his clothes and stole three mobile phones and a laptop, the court heard. The phones were found dumped nearby and, when examined, revealed contact between him and the couple. Cao was arrested and Yang’s blood was found on his glasses. More blood was found on his watch, the jury heard.
Cooper, a Merrill Lynch worker in Jersey City, told the local NBC News channel. “Every-body was screaming and we all ran downstairs. I’m devastated ... Everybody was running, we didn’t know why we were running. We just knew it was a plane, there we go, 9/11 again.” The 747 is known by the call sign Air Force One when the president is aboard. The director of the White House’s military office acknowledged approving the flight and apologised. “While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state and local authorities in New York and New Jersey, it’s clear that the mission created confusion and disruption,” Louis Caldera said. ‘I apologise and take responsibility for any distress that flight caused,” he said.
Conficker worm adds a new weapon: spam The giant Conficker computer worm, once feared as an outof-control Internet doomsday machine, seems to have settled – for now – on trying to make money in very predictable ways. Researchers from Cisco Systems say some of the up to 12 million personal computers infected by Conficker are being used to send about 10,000 to 20,000 spam e-mails a day per computer, far less than they actually are capable of. Lower volumes help evade detection. Some Conficker-infected machines have started selling fake antivirus software, using annoying pop-up ads to warn of infections that only the criminals can clean up for a fee, but of course never do. Cisco’s chief security researcher, Patrick Peterson, says researchers are convinced “this is the two-pronged method [the criminals] are going to use to make a fortune” off the infected machines. – A P
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HIROFUMI NAKASONE, JAPANESE FOREIGN MINISTER, ON THE ATOMIC BOMB BLAST IN “INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL”.
“I was surprised by the movie’s lack of awareness of a nuclear bomb blast. A nuclear explosion destroys everything in an instant. I felt concern that this kind of easy-going image might spread around the world.”
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CARABAO’S ROUND-UP
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The songsfor-life veterans will be joined by several luk thung artists as well as pop singers from the ‘Academy Fantasia’ TV show.
The top names in songs-for-life and country get together with young talent in a show of solidarity By Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul D A I LY X P R E S S
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hailand’s popular songsfor-life band Carabao joins some of the Kingdom’s leading luk thung (country folk) artists and three “Academy Fantasia” contestants onstage on May 31 for what promises to be a sellout show. The show “3 Cha Samakkhee: Luk Thung Fantasia” was originally scheduled for this coming Saturday, but was postponed due to the political situation. “This concert marks Carabao’s 28th anniversary,” says Yuenyong “Ad” Ophakul, the band’s frontman. “We’ll be aiming, as usual, to have everyone up and dancing to the rhythm of three chas, which is Carabao’s symbol and as Thai as the tuk-tuk and the elephant. “In addition, we’ll be urging love and unity among Thai
people, who are suffering from both an economic meltdown and political conflict. We want them to spend an evening relaxing and enjoying the music and culture.”
Among the luk thung singers taking part are Nipaporn “Kratae” Panguan, Ajareeya “Lew” Phrompruek and Saomad Megadance.
Carabao Fantasia They’ll be performing alongside stars of the cable-TV reality talent series “Academy Fantasia” – Kiatkamol “Tui” Latha,
Supanat “Off” Chalermchaijarernkij and Padcha Anekayuwat. Also taking to the stage will be Oy Krathon, Siphueak Khon Dan Kwien, Pongsit “Poo” Khamphi and Tik Shiro. “The three ‘Fantasia’ singers will sing Carabao’s classic hits, and some of our songs are also being rearranged for the luk thung singers,” says Ad.
XTRA LONGHORN RODEO >> Carabao’s concert “3 Cha Samakkhee: Luk Thung Fantasia” takes place at 7pm on May 31 at Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani. >> Tickets are Bt500 to Bt2,000 at Thaiticketmajor. >> For refunds from the original show, call (02) 262 3456 before Saturday.
Among the luk thung singers taking part in the concert will be Nipaporn ‘Kratae’ Panguan and Ajareeya ‘Lew’ Phrompruek.
Fans can expect to hear Carabao tunes dating back to the early days, plus such new songs as “Made in Thailand ’09”, “Phuea Cheewit Tid Lor” and “Thalay Arom” from their latest album, “Hoh”. “The album title is taken from the name of food from the North, which was originally just a mixture of leftovers,” Ad explains. “This album’s a bit like that: a melting pot of music and feeling.”
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FEROZ KHAN, a swaggering Bollywood actor dubbed “the Clint Eastwood of the East”, died on Monday in Bangalore after a long fight with cancer. He was 69.
“OBSESSED”, a thriller starring Beyonce, was the weekend’s top movie in North America. It earned US$28.6 million.
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“Song of Memory: Traditional Music of the Golden Triangle” is a multimedia exhibition including hilltribe costumes at the Jim Thompson Art Centre until July 23. American filmmaker Victoria Vorreiter has put together a show that explores ancestral ceremonies and life passages through sound and still and video photography. The centre is on Soi Kasemsan 2 opposite the National Stadium and open daily from 9 to 5. Call (02) 312 6741 or (02) 219 2911 or visit www.JimThompsonHouse.com.
Zoom in on Chiranan
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Poet-writer Chiranan
She’s a dancing queen
COMEDY SHOW
SINGER-ACTRESS Mai Charoenpura takes to the stage of @Black at the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa on May 9. She’ll be singing her greatest hits and other tracks from her albums. Doors open at 8 and Mai starts singing at 10. The price is Bt2,500 including two drinks. Special one- and two-night packages with accommodation are available. Call (032) 708 000 or e-mail
Tea with Kotee Kotee Aramboy is joined by his pals and some lovely ladies for his first concert next month
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reservations.huahin@sheraton.com.
Premier Abhisit Vejjajiva is for-
By Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul
“PHRA LOR”, a Thai literary gem dating back to the Ayutthaya period, has been adapted for the contemporary world in a play that’s being staged at Patravadi Theatre in June. The multimedia performance will incorporate drama, music, dance and installation art with a cast that includes Sarawut Martthong , Lanna Commins and Patravadi Mejudhon herself. Tickets are Bt600 to Bt1,200 at www.TotalReservation.com. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the Dhamma Foundation. Visit www.PatravadiTheatre.com.
Patravadi Mejudhon, centre, stages ‘Phra Lor’ at her theatre next month.
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haroenporn Onlamai, aka Kotee Aramboy, has enjoyed a great success as a comedian, an actor and a TV host. Now, he’s turning his considerable talents to singing with his debut talk show-cum-concert, “Cafe On Stage” at Siam Paragon’s Royal Paragon Hall on May 30 and 31 at 7pm. The rotund comic has starred in many comedy movies, among them “Hode Na Hiew 966”, “Teng’s Angel”, “Ban Phi Perb” and “Headless Family”, which he also directed. He’s also a regular on the small screen, appearing in such TV shows as “Club Seven” and “Bang Ja Kreng”. Joining him on stage will be fellow comedians Jaturong Mokjok and Kom Chuanchuen, along with divas Saowaluck “Amp” Leelabutr
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Passion and revenge
Pitpreecha always dreamed of being a photographer but she has yet to become the lady behind the lens. That hasn’t stopped her from becoming president of the Photographer’s Union. Now she is content to work with a membership that includes more than 50 leading shutterChiranan bugs and organise events for the association. And putting on educational functions around the country hasn’t kept Chiranan away from her literature endeavours. While travelling, she’s been translating author Titania Hardie’s best-selling novel “The Rose Labyrinth”, which she describes as the most arduous work she’s ever done. “It’s like a female version of ‘The Da Vinci Code’.”
Kotee, left, will duet with diva Amp in his concert on May 30 and 31 at Royal Paragon Hall. and Viyada “Tuk” Komarakul na Nakhon plus Mum Laconic, luk thung star Apaporn Nakhonsawan, actor Sukrit Wisetkaew (Bie the Star) and actress-comedian Panisra “Opal” Pimpru. Tickets are Bt800 to Bt2,000 at Thaiticketmajor.
ever the optimist, especially when it comes to his favourite football team Newcastle A loyal fan. United. While the team is struggling to avoid being relegated from England’s top Premier League, it just drew against Portsmouth on Monday night. A draw when the team is the host at St James Park meant a loss of points but Abhisit – a firm member of the team’s “Toon Army” – doesn’t think so. He played cool when a reporter asked about the shaky future of Newcastle U, saying “We’ve just won a point [from a draw].”
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sound bytes By Mr Badboy
Mosaic: A Celebration of Blue Note Records Various Artists (Blue Note)
The perfect ‘touch’
Gay Album: Silom Soi 2
By Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul
Various Artists (Sony Music) Most “music for gay” albums are based on disco and Sony Music’s “Silom Soi 2” is no exception. The two CDs, called the Excita and the Originale, in honour of two condom styles, feature 38 dance songs, which have been played at the bars lining the Bangkok lane. The numbers are recorded by such new generation artists as Tata Young, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson and Shakira, as well as old-timers like Gloria Gaynor, Donna Summer, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton and Deborah Cox. Hurry up, just 2,000 albums complete with a condom are available!
COURTESY OF KPN
Blue Note Records marks its 70th anniversary with this eight-song collection of a classic repertoire re-envisioned by The Blue Note 7, an all-star septet comprising pianist and musical director Bill Charlap with trumpeter Nicholas Payton, tenor saxophonist Ravi Coltrane, alto saxophonist and flautist Steve Wilson, guitarist Peter Bernstein, bassist Peter Washington, and drummer Lewis Nash. By and large, the arrangements stay close to the originals and include Joe Henderson’s “Inner Urge”, Grant Green’s “Idle Moments” and Thelonious Monk’s “Criss Cross”. A must for jazz fans.
Hot songwriter and pianist Jakkawal “Neung” Saothongyutitum releases his second album D A I LY X P R E S S
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fter painting the world in rich, heart-warming hues with his 2008 debut “Colours of My Life” on Hitman Records, renowned pianist and keyboardist, Jakkawal “Neung” Saothongyutitum, returns to the record stores with a second album - “Touch Me” on KPN Music. “I would like my music to reach even more people,” says Neung, who’s now working as executive producer for music academy KPN Music & Entertainment. “I would like Thais to listen to good music recorded by a Thai, as well as to world-famous artists like Britney Spears and Whitney Houston.”
“Touch Me” offers a feast of modern jazz mixed with pop, funk, Latin, R&B, and soul. There are seven instrumentals
and seven vocal tracks in both Thai and English. Jennifer Kim lends her voice to the electronic dance backing on “My Boyfriend”, ETC’s singer Apiwat Pongwat croons on the R&B-pop-number “Ja Yoo Kap Chan Thang Khuen Dai Mai”, Pakkaramai “Tong” Protanan sings on the orchestral “Ther Yang Rak Chan Mai”, Sawarin Suekhonburi goes hip-hoppop for “Right Here With Me”, while Janice B Javier packs a punch on “Stay With Me Tonight”, accompanied by Koh Mr Saxman. The number is an English version of the ETC singer’s song. “Ja Yoo Kap Chan Thang Khuen Dai Mai” is the first cut and is getting plenty of
airplay. Look out for the music video, which stars sexy model “Chompoo” Araya A Hargett and Apiwat.
XTRA ALL KEYED UP >> Neung has worked as a
pianist, songwriter, arranger, producer and music director for more than a decade. >> He’s behind the success
of many popular artists including Thongchai “Bird” McIntyre, Ben Chalathit, Amphol Lampoon, Da Endorphine, Groove Riders, and Thaitanium.
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Simple, sizzling and savoury THE LOS ANGELES TIMES
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he happy result of a marriage between a pile of onions and four hours to kill is a savoury, caramelised treat that’s a deep mahogany reddish-brown with a marmaladelike consistency. There is sweetness, yes, but there is so much else, a powerful, mouth-filling delicious-
ness that can’t be described. And the texture is buttery enough that they actually can be used as a fat replacement. There are so many things you can do with caramelised onions. Spread them on toast, use them as a pizza topping with goat cheese and black olives, or use them as a flavouring base. Stir them into a bowl of
cooked grain and add just a little sauteed bitter greens for a great meal. Smear a bit on a warm tortilla. They’re also terrific stirred into pasta sauces, stews or a pot of beans. Caramelising onions is not risk-free. The main problem is that caramelising can come awfully close to burning, and once you’ve scorched the onions there’s no way to get rid of that bitter flavour. To avoid this, cook the onions in the heaviest pot you have, over the lowest heat possible for much of the time, stirring as often as you can. That should be at least every 15 to 20 minutes for most of the cooking, shortening to five to 10 minutes when you get down to the end stages. The onions wilt and shrink dramatically during cooking. Sprinkle them with a little salt to help draw out the moisture and just enough oil to keep them from sticking. Cover the pot and place it over mediumlow heat.
Simple pleasures are often best – witness the exciting potential of savoury
caramelised onions. After filling a bowl
nearly to the top with raw onions, let them sit for 45 minutes.
Potato gratin with caramelised onions and prosciutto.
Finally, the onions will be almost dry and
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Summer exercise The Ambassador Hotel’s Health Centre has a summer promotion that includes a full year’s membership for Bt5,000 along with one spa treatment worth Bt1,500. There’s also a buy-two-get-one-free deal on one-month student memberships for Bt399. The offers are valid until May 31. Visit www.Amtel.co.th.
‘Wave’ of generosity Radio station Green Wave 106.5 FM is holding a Green Charity Fair on May 9 where you can donate food, washing utensils, shoes and bags for students, books for children and other goods. The proceeds will go to 15 charities. The event runs from 1 to 6 at Central Plaza Pin Klao.
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Fly to the UK Until May 31, passengers
from Thailand who book and pay for round-trip business-class tickets on Qantas or British Airways to various destinations in the UK will get a free upgrade to first class. The two airlines are offering round-trip business-class flights from Bangkok to London at Bt206,225 while the fare to Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle is Bt213,300. Call (02) 627 1704 or visit www.Qantas.com or www.BA.com.
Reflections on life Naret Yamaharn showcases his latest collection of 19 oils in “Reflections” at Gossip Gallery until May 9. The paintings are inspired by visions derived from the shadows an object casts on a surface and also incorporate Buddhist philosophies. Gossip Gallery is on the third floor of Silom Galleria and is open Monday to Saturday from 10 to 7. Visit www.Gossip GalleryBkk72.com.
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Cooking with Chef Aki Learn Japanese cooking in the kitchens of the JW Marriott Bangkok’s Tsu and Nami restaurants with Chef Aki, who’ll be conducting his monthly English-language class on May 9. He’ll talk about everything from choosing ingredients to preparing delicious dinners. Sign up and learn how to make a cocktail, appetiser, soup, main course and dessert. Call (02) 656 7709.
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The reality TV series – Thailand’s answer to “Punk’d” – comes to the big screen, pulling pranks on Petchtai “Mum Jokmok” Wongkamlao, Yuenyong “Ad Carabao” Ophakul, Kotee Aramboy and Korean girl group Baby Vox Rev. >> Mor 3 Pee 4 Rao Rak Nai – Chatting on the
The International An Interpol agent (Clive Owen) and a lawyer (Naomi Watts) follow a trail of money and murder into the heart of a conspiracy. At SFX Emporium and SFW CentralWorld. ★★★
greatest opera performer (Leon Lai), charting his storied career and stormy relationships. In Mandarin with English and Thai subtitles at the Siam. ★★★★
A Frozen Flower
The Haunting in Connecticut
Palace intrigue involves a gay Korean king, his military commander and a queen who needs to bear an heir to the throne. In
A family moves into an old house and experiences violent supernatural phenomena. Based on actual events. ★★
Korean with English and Thai subtitles at House, Paragon and SFW CentralWorld. ★★★
Mei Lanfang Chen Kaige directs this epic drama set in the early 1900s and based on the story of China’s
Antique Set in a bakery, this Korean romance is based on a Japanese comic and TV series. At SF cinemas.
Buppha Rahtree 3.1
Dreamworks animated feature.
The vengeful female ghost (Cherman Boonyasak) still haunts her apartment. She’s visited by a cartoonist (Mario Maurer) who’s fallen in love with her. With English subti-
Last Chance Harvey
tles at some cinemas. ★★★
Race to Witch Mountain Two teens with supernatural powers take a Las Vegas cab driver (Dwayne Johnson) for the ride of his life. ★★
Monsters vs Aliens Classic sci-fi movie monsters battle an alien invasion in this
In 3-D at some cinemas, including IMAX. ★★★
In London for his daughter’s wedding, a down-on-his-luck jingle writer (Dustin Hoffman) finds his spirits lifted by a new woman in his life (Emma Thompson). At Paragon Cineplex and the Lido.
Internet, Bangkok brothers strike up romance with sisters in Phuket. Suppasit Chinwinitkul, Khanin Budtiya, Sarocha Tanjararak and Chonlathorn Prachyarungroj star. >> K-20: Legend of the Mask – An acrobatic crime-
fighter (Takeshi Kaneshiro) tries to hunt down a masked Robin Hood-like figure. At Apex.
Shinjuku Incident Jackie Chan is a Chinese migrant worker who gets mixed up with the yakuza in Tokyo. Daniel Wu and Fan Bingbing also star. In
on tv
Cantonese with English and Thai subtitles at House. ★★★
Apex Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861
Century – The Movie Plaza (02) 247 9940
Get Shorty
House
John Travolta plays a mobster who travels to Hollywood to collect a debt only to discover that the movie business is much the same as his current job.
(02) 641 5913-4
Major Cineplex/EGV Bangkok: (02) 515 5555
Bangkok: (02) 718 7999
Star Movies (TrueVisions), 8pm
Paragon Cineplex
Channel links
Major Hollywood
Bangkok: (02) 129 4635 IMAX: (02) 129 4631
SF Cinemas Bangkok: (02) 268 8888 Pattaya: (038) 361 500
Vista Chiang Mai: (053) 894 415
X Men Origins: Wolverine The Marvel Comics superhero’s epic life story is revealed, from a haunting childhood experience, his fighting in wars throughout history and the loss of his true love, all of which led to him volunteering for the top secret Weapon X programme, making him an indestructible, steel-clawed warrior. Hugh Jackman stars. Opens today.
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Close to Home By John McPherson
LEISURE
Pooch Cafe
The Buckets
Adam
Calvin and Hobbes
By Brian Basset
By Paul Gilligan
By Scott Stantis
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By Bill Watterson
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Comics&Games
Red and Rover
DAILY XPRESS
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
LEISURE
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ASTROLOGY
Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer
By Eugenia Last
Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.
Today’s Birthday: Don’t let your emotions stand in the way of progress. You can change your course to better suit your needs and, although not everyone will approve of your decisions this year, you must look at the big picture and protect what you value the most. Your strength of character will lead you to victory. ARIES ** March 21-April 19 Problems at home will erupt if you have been secretive or intent on doing something that no one else wants to take part in. Emotions will be hard to control and will likely affect your efficiency. TAURUS **** April 20-May 20 You will gain power, respect and knowledge by being a participant. Don’t let someone’s advances or changes of plans spin you in the wrong direction. Set your goals and stick to them.
DIFFICULTY RATING ★★★
GEMINI *** May 21-June 20 Focus on the future and consider whether or not to make a change. Someone you care for will influence your decision. Don’t leap without checking out what’s actually being offered. CANCER *** June 21-July 22 Don’t lock yourself into something you probably cannot finish. You can expect someone you trusted to disappoint you, causing emotional stress. Don’t allowing someone to get to you. LEO *** July 23-Aug. 22 Take a serious look at your financial situation and how you are currently earning a living. You can come up with a viable solution if you are practical in your approach. VIRGO **** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Lending, borrowing, donating or anything that has to do with your cash flow must be kept in check. You will stand a better chance if you barter your services. Be smart as well as forceful.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
LIBRA ** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 As soon as you let someone else take over for you, things will go amuck. You will intuitively know which route is best for you. Interactions with people with similar goals will help you move forward. SCORPIO ***** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 You need to get away somewhere peaceful to figure things out without interruption. Change is overdue but you need a plan. A partner may confuse you at first. It’s time to back away. SAGITTARIUS *** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 You can make some excellent improvements to your living arrangements. Love is looking very good if you want to make some special plans for two. An epiphany will change the way you do things. CAPRICORN *** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 You may feel a little disconcerted about a partnership you are wrestling with. If you talk matters through, you will realise you can both have what you want if you go about it the right way. Michelle Pfeiffer Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is 55. Actress Kate Mulgrew is 54. Actor Daniel Day-Lewis is 52. Actress Michelle Pfeiffer is 51. Singer Carnie Wilson of Wilson Phillips is 41. Actress Uma Thurman is 39. Former tennis champion Andre Agassi is 39. Bassist Mike Hogan of The Cranberries is 36. Actor Zane Carney is 24.
AQUARIUS *** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You have so many realisations coming to mind that it may get a little muddled. Write things down. Don’t let anyone else make a decision for you. You want to move forward with a clear conscience. PISCES *** Feb. 19-March 20 You have to avoid conversations with friends, neighbours and colleagues that will lead to misunderstandings and arguments. Keep your religious and political views a secret.
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The Road to Success with OCEAN The Ocean Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
is now anticipating rapid growth and would like to expand our business. We are embarking on an exciting new journey of transformation, innovation and unprecedented challenges. If you share our quest for excellence and are a results-oriented individual who thrives in an environment of productive energy and rapid change, then we invite you to take this journey with us. Go with a Winner, Modern Life Planner, Develop & Save Thai Socialization Sustainable Development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Management Trainee
20 Positions
Responsibilities: Management Trainees as a fast-track career development for high-achieving graduates. Our Programme is designed to show you how the insurance business works. We provide you with a chance to gain the technical skills and experience you need to develop a fast-track insurance career leading to senior management. You will be involved in various projects and assignments which will provide you with real work experience in key business areas such as Actuarial, Product Development, Operation & Services, Sales & Client Services and Underwriting, among others. Each project or assignment is determined first and foremost by the demands of the business, but we will also take your development needs into account. After finishing the program, you will have an opportunity to select and request for a placement in a position that best suits your competency skills and interests. Qualifications: ● Male or Female, not over 30 years old ● Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration or related fields from recognized university with GPA above 3.33 and Bachelor's Degree with GPA above 3.00 ● Good analytical ability and problem solving skills, creative thinking skill ● Excellent interpersonal skill, and a team player ● Proficiency in spoken and written English (an additional Japanese language will be a definite advantage) ● Good computer and presentation skills
Risk Management Officer
1 Position
Responsibilities: Responsible to evaluate, coordinate the monitoring of and providing advice and recommendations to Risk Management Committee (RMC). Develop Quantitative credit risk models study. Develop, and implement risk management tools. Research and apply risk methodologies and approaches. Identify appropriate internal and external data sources, and gather information to support risk analysis. Qualifications: ● Preferably with Master's degree in Finance, Economics or related fields ● At least 5 years experience in risk management, operations audit, internal audit, internal control, or compliance in a financial institution ● Good knowledge of economics, finance and risk management, especially credit and treasury ● Technical skills in financial operation and other business functions ● Planning and organizing skills, analytical skills ● Presentation skills, and interpersonal skills
Marketing Communication (Manager / Executive)
4 Positions
Responsibilities: ● Assist in developing marketing communication and promotion strategy for use in above the line and below the line communications in accordance with business policy and marketing plan ● Coordinate and work with advertising agency or outsource for managing corporate advertising campaign and implementation ● Coordinate with marketing line manager to support communication materials for marketing activities and campaigns ● Manage of marketing communication budget ● Represent company in building up the corporate image ● Manage and control marketing communication program to a lign with each customer segmentation as planned, and in line with overall brand positioning of organization Qualifications: ● Bachelor's Degree or higher in Marketing, Business Administration or Communications is preferred ● At least 2 years experience in marketing communication within professional services environment or insurance business ● Strong leadership and consensus building skills, marketing management and strategic planning experience, a proven track record in development and administering a marketing communication program ● Must be a self-starter, highly organized and able to work well with others at all levels in the organization ● Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and facilitation skills ● Good command of spoken and written English ● Able to travel upcountry periodically
Executive Assistant
1 Position
Responsibilities: ● Day-to-day office management practice to support President i.e. scheduling appointments, receiving messages, greeting visitors, liaison with drivers, etc. ● Documents preparation to assist President in preparing presentations & reports ● Administrative support for President e.g. travel arrangement, hotel reservation, expense re-imbursement, etc. ● Meeting & conference arrangements and other necessary preparations ● Collaboration with internal & external contacts ● Management of document filing system ● Meeting & hospitality coordination for overseas visitors
Qualifications: ● Female, age not over 30 years old ● Master's degree in Business Administration or other related fields ● Proficiency in spoken and written English (an additional Japanese language will be a definite advantage) ● Proficient computer literacy in Ms Office applications ● Good personality , interpersonal skills, co-ordination skills and excellent presentation skills ● High degree of self-confidence & maturity - ability to deal with Management ● Ability to relate well with people on all levels ● High level of organizational skills & attention to details ● Flexibility to cope with a wide range of duties & ability to work under pressure within a limited time frame ● Total confidentiality on all matters dealt with President ● Experience in the life insurance business will be an advantage
Assistant Manager President Office
1 Position
Qualifications: ● Female, age not over 35 years old ● Bachelor's degree in any field of studies ● Proficient computer literacy in Ms Office applications ● Good personality, interpersonal skills, coordination skills and excellent presentation skills ● Ability to relate well with people on all levels ● Ability to manage of document & filing system ● High level of organizational skills & attention to details ● Flexibility to cope with a wide range of duties & ability to work under pressure within a limited time frame ● Experience in the life insurance business will be an advantage
IT Audit Specialist
1 Position
Responsibilities: Working within the Co-operative Accounting Services audit function you will provide specialist IS audit services to a wide variety of business areas. As an expert in IS/IT risk management and control you will advise the business on good practice techniques and ensure excellent quality of work across the department. In addition to possessing extensive experience within IS/IT audit and IS strategy and security you will hold a recognized industry qualification. Benefits are excellent as are the opportunities for further training and personal development. The successful candidate will be required to carry out a variety of audit assignments, including setting up audit programs, making risk assessment, finding vulnerability, coordinating and following up according to audit plans, recommending areas for improvement Qualifications: ● Male or Female, age not over 30 years old, GPA. at least 2.75 ● Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Applied Statistics and Computer Engineering or related fields ● A minimum 3 years' experience in IT Audit, IT general control, system design & development or Network security ● Excellent in English communication skills (both spoken and written English) ● Proficient computer literacy involving MS Office applications, system design and Network ● Abilities of internal audit approach initiation and risk assessment of internal control will be a plus ● Good interpersonal skills, communication skills, consulting skill, conceptual and analytical skills
Worksite Agent
26 Positions
Qualifications: ● Female, age not over 25 years ● Bachelor's degree in any field of studies ● Possess pleasant personality ● Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills can work under pressure ● Must be self driven to meet and exceed sales target ● Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good talent and service mind ● Able to work out of working hours
HR Officer
1 Position
Qualifications: ● Male or Female, age 20-30 years, GPA. at least 2.75 ● Bachelor's or higher in Human Resource Management, Political Science, Business Administration, Industrial & Organization Psychology, or other related fields ● Proficient computer literacy in MS Office applications ● Good personality , interpersonal skills , innovative thinking, co-ordination skills and excellent presentation skills
Actuarial Officer
2 Positions
Responsibilities: Prepare actuarial related reports and documents. Identify and gather relevant information for product analysis, including company financial statements in support of pricing, reinsurance administration, experience study and complying. Qualifications: ● Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or related fields ● Age over 25 years old ● Good command of English and computer Skill-MS Office is preferable ● Good human relation, communication, quick ability to learn, cautious and work follow up
Credit Officer
2 Positions
Responsibilities: Perform credit control work to be accurate and meet the company objectives, company structure, government and statutory. Qualifications: ● Age not over 30 years old ● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or related fields ● At least 1-2 years' experience, preferably in insurance industry (but not mandatory) ● Knowledge and experience in credit and financial analysis will be an advantage ● Good command of English and computer skill-MS Office is preferable ● Good personality, honest and diligence
Underwriter
5 Positions
Responsibilities: Perform for making sure that the company accepts only life insurance applicants whose actual mortality rates do not exceed the mortality rates assumed when the premium rates for a particular product were calculated. Prepare regular underwriting reports, and other jobs as assigned in order to achieve company goals. Qualifications: ● Age not over 30 years old ● Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Business Administration, Economics or related fields ● Good command of English and computer skill-MS Office is preferable ● Good personality, honesty and diligence ● Good communication, quick ability to learn, cautious and work follow up
Representative of Group Life Insurance 3 Positions Responsibilities: Perform and support in sales & marketing activities in responsible area or channel in order to achieve the quota in categories of product. Create confidence by after sale service. Qualifications: ● Age not over 30 years old ● Bachelor's degree in any fields of studies ● Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with various organization partners ● Able to work upcountry (permanent or temporary) ● Good talent, service minded ● Able to work out of working hours
Bancassurance Officer
1 Position
Major Areas of Responsibilities: ● Responsible for Bancassurance such as developing and securing quality new business partners ● Market to and maintain relationship with intermediaries and independent agents by advising them on ways in which to build their consumer life insurance markets Qualifications: ● Male, age 25-35 years ● Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related fields ● A minimum 2 years' experience in bancassurance ● Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good interpersonal skills, communication skills, consulting skill, passion to learn & share
IT Project Manager
1 Position
Major Areas of Responsibilities: Responsible for lead and to be part of the team member in IT Project Team to initiate and review business units to identify improvement opportunities & support the implementation of business improvement recommendations in order to enhance work efficiency for customers, agencies, and back office staff throughout the organization. Qualifications:● Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or other related fields together with some IT Management ● At least 3-5 years of work experience in project management experience ● Excellent communication & interpersonal skills ● Excellent analytical skills with problem solving, decision making, planning and management skills ● Excellent knowledge in formulating corrective action plans ● Project planning & management expertise ● Excellent command of English ● Good PC literacy (including MS Project)
Network and System Administrator
1 Position
Major Areas of Responsibilities: ● Lead and manage all IT infrastructure of system, security and network team
Develop and implement an IT operating procedure, relevant operational flow and documents for the operations and maintenance of a 24x7 Data Center ● Set up and supervise the management of high availability IP-networking LAN, WAN and server systems such as MSWindows Server, AD, Exchange, AS/400 and/or UNIX ● Implement server/network monitoring system in the Network Operation Center ● Responsible for implementing security solutions and enforcing data center network security policies ● Perform design for collection of server and networking performance data such as system availability, system logs for the server and network capacity planning ● Establish system management criteria and policies ● Plan and manage the disaster recovery plan for the entire server and network systems ● Required standby after office hours and public holiday Qualifications:● At least 5-years hands-on experience in data center man agement ● Degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunication Engineering, or Network-related fields ● Experience implementation and operations of WAN routing protocols ● Working knowledge in installing and maintaining hardware, software and network such as structured cabling, IP layer 3-switch, router, firewall, etc. and experience in UNIX services or MS-Windows Server, DNS, FTP, DHCP, Web Service, SMTP, POP, etc. ● Understand the principles of VPN, Remote computer on-line, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP,ISDN and any related functions ● In-depth experience in large-scale system and network security ● Skill in implementation and operation of backup/restore solutions, AS400, Unix-based systems, system load balancing, and internet content management, Strong customer service orientation ●
Programmer
5 Positions
Major Areas of Responsibilities: Provide system support including application assistance, problem solving and training. Help to create and consistently promote programming standards and development procedures. Train end users or technical support staff to use programs. Qualifications: ● Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other related fields. ● At least 1 year of work experience in programming ● Excellent communication & interpersonal skills ● Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Hire Purchase Marketing officer 2 Positions Provide recommendations and services to customers in the area of new and used cars hire purchase. Build up and maintain the good relationship with dealers. Qualifications: ● Male, age not over 30 years old,Bachelor's degree in any field of studies ● At least 1 year of work experience in hire purchase business ● Excellent communication and coordination skills ● Able to work under pressure
Sales Manager, Senior Sales Executive 1, 4 Positions Assist in developing marketing strategy for use in above the line and below the line in accordance with business policy and marketing plan. Survey and sell real estate. Prepare and assist in developing sales tools and reports, and other jobs as assigned in order to achieve company goals. Qualifications: ● Bachelor's degree in any fields of studies,Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with various organization partners ● Excellent analytical skills with problem solving, decision making, planning and management skills ● Able to work up-country (permanent or temporary) ● Good talent, service minded ● Able to work out of working hours, good PC literacy
We are looking for successful people, and if you are, don't miss this opportunity to call for an interview and we are sure that you can get some added value after meeting with us. Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, transcript, expected salary and a recent photo to the address or e-mail address below:
Contact Name: Ms. Parichart Rattanasareechai Address: 170/74-83, Ocean Tower 1 BLDG., Rachadapisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok, 10110 Telephone: 02-261-2300 ext. 440 Fax: 02-204-0099 E-mail: hrm@ocean.co.th or hrservice@ocean.co.th
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Upcountry Accountant The Upcountry Accountant will report to the Foreign Field Manager, Upcountry and the Financial Controller in Bangkok. The position will be based at the Company’s Wichian Buri Office. Key Responsibilities: • Responsible for establishing and implementing new accounting policies and procedures at the upcountry office. • Control petty cash at the upcountry office. • Liaise with all upcountry personnel, expatriate management, and all other upcountry based expatriates on all accounting aspects. • Coordinate with other finance, purchasing, store and operations personnel in Bangkok to ensure integrity of upcountry financial data and sufficient control over upcountry payments. • Act as the focal point for all production, support operations and other upcountry cost information. Qualifications required: 1. Degree in accounting, a CPA is a plus. 2. At least 2 years experience in similar positions/responsibilities. 3. Background in petroleum industry is an advantage. 4. Familiar with computerized accounting systems and MS Office. 5. Good interpersonal skill and good command of spoken & written English. 6. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and against tight deadlines. We invite qualified Thai nationals only to submit your resume in confidence, stating your present and expected salary to: hr@panorientthailand.com
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Sell@11.9-14.5 MB./unit Hotel & Mansion
North Park, Vipavadi
(Shinkhet) 65-rooms, brand new, European style, 4-star garden area 150 + 75 sq.w., fully furnished with a/c, water heater, elevator, cable TV, income 400,000 Baht/month ROI 12.63% p.a.
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Sell@30 MB./5 units
2-S townhouse, 3 units 104 sq.w., 6 brs., 6 bths., near expressway entrance, The Mall, Pantip Plaza
4-storey commercial building, 2-5 units 68-176 sq.w., 25 m. wide, 28 m. deep, on main road, near Lasalle, suitable for home office
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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4-1 Teemu Selanne and Francois Beauchemin shine as the Anaheim Ducks oust the NHL Presidents winners, the San Jose Sharks.
briefly Hendry makes 147 maximum at worlds
Azarenka beats Navarro on clay Fourth-seeded Victoria Azarenka of Belarus defeated Carla Suarez Navarro 6-1 6-4 on Monday in the opening match of the Porsche Grand Prix, the first match to be played on indoor clay on the WTA tour. The tournament used to be played in October on carpet but has now been moved to April, with the same surface that is used at next month’s French Open, only indoors. – AFP
Blake upset by qualifier James Blake struggled with the windy conditions and lost to Romanian qualifier Victor Crivoi 7-5 6-3 on Monday in the first round of the Rome Masters. Blake lost the opening five games against the 112th-ranked Crivoi, rallied to make it 5-5 – saving three set points along the way – then was broken at love to end the first set. “He might have got a little nervous trying to close out the first set, and I didn’t put any pressure on him,” Blake said. – AP
Sachin, Jayasuriya win it for Mumbai Senior pros Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya produced vintage strokeplay to give
Mumbai Indians a key victory in the Indian Premier League on Monday. The ageing duo hammered 127 for the first wicket from just 12.2 overs as Mumbai scored 187-6 in 20 overs after electing to take first strike and then bowled out Kolkata Knight Riders for 95 in 15.2 overs. The massive 92-run victory took Mumbai’s tally to five points from Tendulkar four matches, putting them in third place behind leaders Deccan Chargers (eight points) and Delhi Daredevils (six). – AFP
Nadal, Federer praise new roof Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, who hold six Wimbledon titles between them, praised the new retractable roof over Centre Court at the All England Club. “It’s a great thing, knowing there will always be matches now,” Federer said. “The innovation is quite unbelievable,” the 27-yearold Federer said in Rome yesterday. “I saw the picture,” Nadal said. “Looks nice, no? Hopefully we don’t have to use it. Its a good option.” – Bloomberg
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Stephen Hendry
Snooker great Stephen Hendry made a maximum 147 break in the seventh frame of his World Championship quarter-final against Shaun Murphy at the Crucible Theatre yesterday. Seven-time champion Hendry's clearance of 15 reds and 15 blacks plus all the colours, saw him take a 5-2 lead over Murphy, who won the title in 2005, in their best of 25-frame contest. – AFP
Shot-putter Chatchawal Polyeam with his gold medal yesterday.
SHOT OF THE DAY Chatchawal steals the show with a record performance By Preechachan Wiriyanupappong DAILY XPRESS, Pathum Thani
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hot-putter Chatchawal Polyeam set the Thammasat Rangsit Main Stadium alight with a recordshattering performance on the penultimate day of the Thailand Open Track and Field Championships yesterday. Indonesian Fernando Lumain and local track queen Nongnuch Sanrat also stamped their dominance, emerging as the fastest man and woman of the championships. Lumain stormed home first in 10.65 seconds in the men’s 100m, with the Royal Thai Navy’s Apinan Sukapai and Royal Thai Air Force’s Panom Pudsa finishing second and third in 10.69 and 10.75 respectively. Thai sprinters made it a one-two-three finish in the women’s event. Nongnuch, silver medallist in the Nakhon
Ratchasima SEA Games, crossed the finish line first in 11.62 seconds, with Tussaporn Wannakij and Jintara Siangdee in second and third in 11.87 and 11.94 respectively. In ideal weather conditions, the SEA Games gold medallist Chatchawal broke his national record of 18.03m established here two years ago, and shattered his SEA Games mark of 17.43m set in Nakhon Ratchasima the same year. The 29-year-old Royal Thai Army man blew away his challengers, among them the SEA Games bronze medallist Eliezer Sunang from the Philippines, with a mighty heave that sent the orb soaring to 18.20m. “The credit for my success undoubtedly goes to Cung Yuzhun, who coached Chinese shot-putters at last year’s Beijing Olympics. He came here to help Thai athletes in their preparation for the Laos SEA Games. This is my personal best. If I don’t get any injuries during the December Games, I’m sure I can retain the crown,” said Chatchawal.
In the men’s hammer throw, SEA Games record-holder Arriel Ferrera of the Philippines sent a warning to his Southeast Asian counterparts that he remains their strongest rival as he claimed gold yesterday with a meet record of 56.70m. RTA’s Tantipong Kanchoo picked up silver and bettered his own top mark of 54.28m with a 56.39m effort. Sunisa Khao-iad of the Royal Thai Air Force jumped 3.50m in the pole vault, 20 centimetres below her fourthplace finish at the SEA Games in Nakhon Ratchasima two years ago. Taking the advantage of the withdrawal due to a shoulder injury by the Asian Games and Bangkok Universiade gold medallist Buoban Pamang, Saraswathy Sundaram threw a distance of 49.49m in the women’s javelin to hand India their first gold of the meet. Earlier, Burma’s Saw Marlar New captured the day’s first gold in the women’s 20km walk after crossing the finish line in one hour, 54 minutes, 53.01 seconds.
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CHAMPIONS LE AGUE FOOT BALL
Eto’o tackles giant Janko to wear the Golden Boot
SITTING ON DEFENCE Vidic says Utd must shore up leaky back line against Arsenal AP, Manchester, England
nless Manchester United shore up their leaky defence against Arsenal, centre back Nemanja Vidic fears the club may be denied a second successive Champions League final. The three-time European champions host their English rivals in the first leg of their semifinal tonight, four days after a dramatic 5-2 victory over Tottenham when they overturned a 2-0 deficit in the second half. Before that match, United’s back four had looked to have regained their durability by keeping three straight clean sheets after leaking 12 goals in five matches. Vidic said that slump came as a result of Alex Ferguson’s need to rotate the squad amid a tough match schedule. “In the first half [against Tottenham] we didn’t defend very well,” Vidic said. “In the second half we came back much stronger, and that is how we need to play against Arsenal and any team we play against. It just happens – sometimes things go wrong. “We will try to fix the problems we have had in the last games, but we need to remember as well that we have changed many players. We have not played with a consistent team at the back... We have so many games that sometimes you have to change the team and sometimes you need time to adapt.”
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From left, Manchester United’s Ryan Giggs trains with team-mates Nemanja Vidic, Park Ji-Sung and Carlos Tevez at the Carrington training ground. What encourages Vidic, though, is the five-goal surge that kept United top of the Premier League and boosted the strikers’ confidence ahead of their first European encounter with Arsenal. Ferguson has a tough decision about which strikers will start at Old Trafford. Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and Dimitar Berbatov all scored in the 5-2 win, but second-half substitute Carlos Tevez was the architect of the comeback. “We have the first game at home so we need to do well, we need to score goals, we especially have to improve on what has not been good in the last few games,” Vidic said. “To not
HE’S A GREAT PLAYER AND HAS THE ABIILITY TO SCORE.HE IS BIG AND STRONG. Vidic on Adebayor concede a goal is very important, but we have players who
can score, players who believe in themselves.” The Serbia centre back said his main challenge tonight will be to contain striker Emmanuel Adebayor. “He’s a great player and has the ability to score,” Vidic said. “He is big and strong and in that respect you have to expect a hard game against such an opponent.” Arsenal head north to Old Trafford in bullish mood. “For me I am not scared of any team. I know what I have to do when I play,” Arsenal defender Kolo Toure said. “There is more pressure on United because they are the team to beat. “We are going there to do the best.”
Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o has grappled with many hardy foes during his career, but the Cameroonian hitman has probably never found himself in direct opposition with a player like Marc Janko. The 6ft 5in 25-year-old plays his club football for Austrian first division leaders Red Bull Salzburg, but rather than a wily centre-half or an indefatigable full-back, Janko is a striker. He also happens to be Eto’o’s nearest rival for the European Golden Boot, the award handed out each year for the top goalscorer in European football. The Austrian has scored an astonishing 35 goals in just 27 league games this season, firing his side to a seven-point lead at the league summit, but he says his focus is on the title, rather than individual honours. “We are on course for the league title and we therefore simply have to win,” he said. “My main aim is helping the club to the title and then I can think about the European golden boot and the Austrian goalscoring record (41).” Eto’o has scored 27 times this term, but the weighting system employed by award organisers the European Sport Magazine group (ESM) means that he leads Janko at the top of the continental scoring charts. Players who represent clubs in Europe’s top five leagues – England, Spain, Italy, Germany and France – are awarded two points per goal scored, but those who earn their corn in the continent’s weaker competitions are awarded either one or 1.5 points.
Shearer admits time running out for Magpies AFP, Newcastle, England
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Newcastle United’s Michael Owen after missing a chance in the 0-0 draw with Portsmouth.
lan Shearer admitted time was running out for Newcastle in their bid to cling on to their place in the Premier League after the Magpies were denied victory by Portsmouth on Monday. A goalless draw left the Magpies three points adrift of fourth-from-bottom Hull with just four matches left to stave off relegation and a daunting trip to face title-chasing
Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. The trip to Liverpool is followed by home games against fellow relegation candidates Middlesbrough and then Fulham and a final day trip to Aston Villa and Shearer admitted: “We need to get a win. Time is running out, we know it. “We might get something at Anfield and then we have two home games we need to take six points from. I think it will go to
the final game of the season. “But we need a win to kickstart a bit of momentum.” The point edges Portsmouth closer to securing their own top flight status with Paul Hart’s side now seven points clear of the drop zone. The stakes involved in a match that Shearer had described as both a must-win encounter and the most important of his players’ careers, were reflected in the presence of all
three of the club’s leading strikers – Michael Owen, Mark Viduka and Obafemi Martins – in the starting line-up. That helped to ensure a buzzing atmosphere at the outset but the final whistle was to be greeted with a chorus of jeers from the home fans as Newcastle’s big guns failed to produce the moment of quality required, with Owen squandering a glorious chance just after the hour mark.
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Tiger’s putting and swing not burning as bright these days, says Australian Ogilvy Tiger Woods is obsessed with
swing, said Ogilvy, who is ranked No 4. “I think, whether he has admitted it or not, he’s probably not quite as right as he wants to be,” Ogilvy said. Ogilvy made sure to praise Woods, who has thrived off of past comments from opposing players that have been perceived as overly critical. “Whatever Tiger does is right,” said Ogilvy. “It would be hard to find anything criti-
cal about the way Tiger goes about it.” At the Masters, Woods said he was “frustrated” with his play and only spoke briefly with the media before departing the course. Such frustration can work to Woods’s benefit, said Ogilvy, who won the 2006 US Open at New York’s Winged Foot Golf Club. “I think he needs a direction for his focus,” Ogilvy said. “For Tiger, that’s technique
and getting really into his golf swing. I don’t think he would be as good if he didn’t get that into technique. He just hasn’t made putts like he had before. I think he’ll be all right.” Woods will play in this week’s Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina, as he seeks his second victory in five events. He won the tournament at the Quail Hollow Club in 2007 and finished third in 2004.
BITTERSWEET WIN
Big fleet for Top of the Gulf Regatta
technique and has yet to regain the form that helped him win 25 US PGA Tour events over the past four years, Australia’s Geoff Ogilvy said. Although Woods won the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March and finished sixth at the Masters Tournament two weeks ago as he returns after knee surgery, the world’s topranked golfer is still on a quest to find his perfect
Geoff Ogilvy says Tiger is obsessed with technique.
N B A P L AY- O F F S
Lakers close out Jazz, Nuggets rock Hornets, Hawks beat Heat
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obe Bryant and Los Angeles Lakers finished off the Utah Jazz, but wasn’t the way they wanted to close them out. Bryant scored 31 points, Lamar Odom had 26 with 15 rebounds and the Lakers held off the feisty Jazz 107-96 yesterday to wrap up their Western Conference first-round playoff series four-games-to one. The victory was bittersweet after the Lakers nearly blew 20-point, fourth-quarter lead. “We played well offensively, we played spotty defence, but we didn’t close the door and I told them that,” said Lakers coach Phil Jackson.. “We couldn’t sustain the effort. We have to improve as we go forward.” The top-seeded Lakers will meet the winners of HoustonPortland in the conference semi-finals, with the Rockets holding a commanding 3-1 advantage. Spaniard Pau Gasol had 17 points with 11 rebounds for the Lakers, who beat the Jazz for the 12 consecutive time at Staples Centre. “To be able to beat Utah in five games, I think we’ll take that all the way,” Gasol said. “We’re happy about that. We’ll wait for our next opponent, because it’ll be extremely tough.” With Bryant and Odom scoring 16 points apiece, the Lakers built a 56-43 margin, that bal-
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers slam-dunks between the Utah Jazz’s Mehmet Okur and Ronnie Brewer. looned to 82-63 entering the fourth quarter. The lead grew to 93-73 with 8:33 remaining, and what looked to be a blowout became a ballgame as reserves Kyle Korver, Ronnie Price and Paul Millshap accounted for 29 of Utah’s 33 fourth-quarter points. Bryant voiced concern over the late collapse. “We have to give a better effort, running back on defence, not giving up easy baskets, we have to continue to hustle,” he said. Elsewhere it was Denver Nuggets 121, New Orleans Hornets 63. The Nuggets made it look too easy in the “Big Easy.”
Carmelo Anthony scored 26, Chauncey Billups had 17 before both sat out the final quarter, and the Nuggets humiliated the host Hornets to grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their Western Conference firstround play-off series. In another game, it was Atlanta Hawks 81, Miami Heat 71. The Hawks picked a perfect time to snap a 12-year play-off road slide. Zaza Pachulia had 12 points with 18 rebounds, and the Hawks took advantage of ailing Dwyane Wade to beat the Heat and square their Eastern Conference first-round play-off series at two-games apiece.
,, WE PLAYED WELL OFFENSIVELY,WE PLAYED SPOTTY DEFENCE,BUT WE DIDN’T CLOSE THE DOOR AND I TOLD THEM THAT . Phil Jackson
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he Top of the Gulf International Regatta – Thailand’s only all-class regatta – has attracted a promising mix of young talent and experienced hands to sail on Pattaya’s waters from tomorrow to Monday. The event, taking place for the fifth year, is once again drawing large numbers of sailors around Asia to Pattaya. Three trophies are up for grabs – the prestigious HM The King RoyalSponsored Platu Coronation Cup, the TOG Regatta Trophy and the Optimist National Championship prize for junior sailors. “Despite the global recession, Top of the Gulf continues to attract sailors and guests. Around 500 Thai and International sailors, and more than 200 yachts from Thailand and around Asia are participating, confirming Pattaya as one of Asia’s best sailing venues,” said William J Gasson, chairman of the organising committee. “We have the biggest fleet of boats competing in Thailand, and you will see all kinds of racing boat taking part in the event. We expect lots of excitement during the racing week,” Gasson added. There will be nine classes competing over four racing days.
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THESPORT Kolo Toure believes the youthful current crop of Arsenal stars can emulate the battle-hardened class of 2006 and book their ticket to this season’s Champions League final. The Gunners face Manchester United in the first leg of their semifinal at Old Trafford on Wednesday with Toure the only survivor from the “Invincibles” squad that went through the 2003-04 Premier League campaign unbeaten. That squad, constructed around the French trio of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires, broke up after the 2006 Champions League final defeat by Barcelona but Toure believes the north London club is once again on the verge of something special. “True we lost Thierry Henry, but Emmanuel Adebayor is playing really well; we lost Robert Pires, but we have Samir Nasri,” the Ivory Coast defender said. “All those players have been replaced. The good thing about this team is we have a lot of young players who want to show they have the quality. “I remember that a team like Ajax – nobody was expecting them to win, but they won (in 1995) and had a really young team as well.” Arsenal will miss the creative edge provided by top-scorer Robin van Persie, who is ruled out by a groin injury, and cup-tied Russian playmaker Andrey Arshavin. But they will take heart from the fact that they have already beaten United this season (2-1 at the Emirates in November) and by the current form of captain Cesc Fabregas, who has been revelling in the role of a deeplying forward akin to that in which Steven Gerrard has thrived at Liverpool this season. Toure is confident the Spaniard’s guile, combined with the presence of Adebayor and the pace of Theo Walcott, will pose the holders problems. – A F P
DAILY XPRESS
JENASIN HOT WATER Jermaine Jenas has been asked to explain remarks after he accused referee Howard Webb of “crumbling under the pressure at Old Trafford”.
YOUNG GUNS TAKE AIM
Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna juggles with the ball during a team training session at London Colney.
FOOTBALL
NBA
Tiger on ‘quest for perfect swing’
Kobe-powered Lakers trip Jazz
Tiger Woods is obsessed with technique and has yet to regain the form that helped him win 25 USPGA Tour events over the past four years, Geoff Ogilvy says. Although Woods won the Arnold Palmer Invitational in March, the world’s topranked golfer is still on a quest to find his perfect swing, said the Australian. >PAGE 26
Kobe Bryant, who was sporting a bruise on the right side of his face after the game, helped set the tone with a string of stunning jump shots and three-pointers as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Utah Jazz to win their opening round NBA play-off series in five games. >PAGE 26