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Tammy’s proud parents greet their daughter on her arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport yesterday.
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On today’s most auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Valayalaksana’s birthday, Daily Xpress joins in expressing its most humble wishes for her healthy, happy and long life.
New 90-centimetrediametre water mains are being laid along Rama V Road to replace the 50-year-old ones that exploded yesterday morning. The explosion did not cause any injuries but traffic was held up for hours. Work was expected to be completed by midnight yesterday.
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Drivers of LPG-powered vehicles are resorting to the risky, and illegal, use of household gas as a way to beat higher prices after subsidies for LPG were removed on Tuesday. They can fill up using a special device that has until recently been used secretly and illegally, but has now become popular. The numbers resorting to this practice may be in the hundreds of thousands across the country. It’s expected to become even more widespread now the price of a kilogram of LPG will rise much higher following the removal of government subsidies on the automotive gas. LPG used for vehicles and for cooking is physically identical here in Thailand. State price support remains in place for cooking gas only.
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angkok’s 65,000 taxis are having to wait to charge new the fares that became effective on Wednesday. The reason – they can’t get their meters adjusted. Many drivers are complaining about the pace of meter adjustment. There are just nine companies and one university certified to do the job. They can’t get started for another week to two weeks. The commercial meter adjusters cannot start work until
Mahanakorn University of Technology calibrates the machines they use to alter the meters, and then certifies they meet standards of accuracy.
Bt300 difference One taxi cooperative boss, Withoon Naewphanich, complains there’s a big discrepancy between what the commercial companies and the university are charging – Bt500 and Bt200 per meter respectively. He wants the charges reconsidered and says the government
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should step in to regulate the recalibration charges. However, Land Transport Department acting directorgeneral Chairat Sa-nguasue says the university is able to charge less than companies because it’s able to use unpaid students to do the adjustments. University rector Sujate Jantharangsee says it takes time to study the 19 different models of meters taxis use. It has received just 11 from their manufacturers or importers. When up to speed, the university will be able to adjust between 300 and 500 meters a day. But Withoon is angry with
At least 10 tertiary students are in trouble because of gambling debts, the Education Ministry says. Spokesman Wattana Sengpairoh says their identities will be revealed to the police for investigation. The ministry is encouraging the seven or eight schools involved to discipline students using existing regulations, rather than expel them. He says the ministry is working on ways to prevent students from falling victim to gambling. Police want staff at universities and vocational colleges to warn students of the dangers of betting. D A I LY X P R E S S
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Most taxi drivers are still charging the old rate and may have to wait for another two weeks before they can actually collect higher fares, which took effect on Wednesday. the government for not having arrangements for meter adjustment in place ahead of the flagfall and fare changes, which it approved two weeks ago.
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PAD, POLICE AT CROSSROADS Interpretation of court order in dispute; protests to be prolonged with new tactic
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he police say the People’s Alliance for Democracy must completely clear Rama V and Phitsanulok roads around the clock. Deputy spokesman MajGeneral Surapol Thuanthong says the court order stipulates these roads must be kept open to traffic at all times. He says the PAD is complying only between 7.30am and 4.30pm. “We won’t negotiate anymore. Police will take photographic evidence of the protest, its stage and possessions for a court submission,” adds Metropolitan Police deputy chief Maj-General Phanu Kerdlapphol.
The Civil Court on Monday issued an injunction ordering PAD leaders to remove their road blockade.
Amplifiers It must refrain from using amplification during school hours, too, or between 7.30am and 4.30pm. The PAD appealed, but lost. Chamlong Srimuang, a PAD leader, insists the court directive does not stipulate a 24hour road opening. However, he says the alliance will obey any subsequent orders. Shortly before noon yesterday, Chamlong sought to break the sound-level rule to warn protesters to protect the rally stage and camp if the govern-
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Chamlong takes to the stage yesterday urging supporters to protect the stage with peaceful means. ment attempts to dismantle them. However, he urged no use of force or abusive language with police, fearing this could provoke forcible removal. The PAD will likely break its demonstration into smaller groups, if the Civil Court for-
ces it away from Government House.
Spreading stars Chamlong says it can adopt a so-called “spreading stars” tactic in a bid to perpetuate its campaign aimed at removing
the government from office. He says PAD hope the plan can be initiated in three or four days. The sit-in will spread to state-agency head offices which have failed to make progress on issues raised by the alliance.
Supreme Court slaps travel ban on Thaksin By Kesinee Taengkhio D A I LY X P R E S S
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he Supreme Court has banned ousted PM Thaksin Shinawatra from travelling abroad. It says his requested trip lacks justification. Thaksin wanted to begin another overseas trip late last month. Yesterday’s travel ban comes
just days before he’s set to go on trial for alleged corruption associated with a controversial Ratchadaphisek Road land purchase. In a June 24 application, Thaksin sought permission to make three consecutive trips – a visit to China and England followed by another to China and Japan. His final visit includ-
ed in the application was to China alone.
solely to the June 24 application, and does not prejudice future requests.
Hearing date In rejecting the travel application, a nine-judge panel of the Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions noted the time frame between his trial’s first hearing date and his planned trip. The ruling applies
Tuesday trial From Tuesday until July 29, Thaksin’s trial will hear 22 prosecution witnesses. Evidence from a similar number of defence witnesses should wind up on August 22.
The tribunal has set aside August 26, August 29 and September 2 for a wrap-up of testimony. Closing statements ahead of a verdict follow. A lawyer for Thaksin, Kamnuan Chalopratham, says consideration is being given to a Supreme Court appeal of the travel ban, arguing it affects Thaksin’s business interests.
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UNIVERSITY STUDENT PATCHARA SAYS HER GROUP TRIES TO PROMOTE SUFFICIENCY.OTHERWISE GIRLS WILL BE TEMPTED TO ENTER THE FLESH TRADE FOR EXPENSIVE ITEMS.
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Art educates hilltribe girls, keeping them from winding up in brothels and helping them tackle domestic violence
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usic, theatre and other arts are being used as a vibrant way of communicating anti-human trafficking messages to hilltribe children. “The audience can easily understand our messages,” Amee Biapa said. This Lisu girl is a key member of We-Love-Hilltribe-Art Youth Group. This group is associated with the Hill Area and Community Development Foundation of Chiang Rai. Studying at the Rajabhat Chiang Rai University, A-mee’s confident she can inspire younger hilltribe girls to follow her path and guard against
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becoming victims of human traffickers. “We have the same background. We can communicate well,” A-mee says. “I wear hilltribe clothes when meeting the children”. A-mee says her group campaigns against human trafficking and domestic violence. “When the children confide in us, we alert community
leaders,” A-mee says. Her group includes young people of the Akha, Yao, Lisu and Lahu hilltribes. Yesterday it staged a performance at a mobile seminar in Chiang Rai. The Social Development and Human Security Ministry event is designed to illustrate how everyone can prevent human trafficking. “We use art to communicate our message. Just delivering a speech can bore people,” says Chatchai Wittayabamrung, an adviser to the art group.
Songs that teach Chatchai composes songs for the campaign. “I show the lyrics to the children and listen to what they say. We then make adjustments and include the songs in plays.”
One of his songs, Pla aam pla khao, talks about how a hilltribe girl is lured into the flesh trade by a man she loves. After a life of misery, she returns to find her family and community still welcome her.
Up-to-date news The group publishes a journal that details different forms of human trafficking, too. “We provide up-to-date news,” Yuwatida Yerser, an Akha girl on the editorial team, says. After graduating from high school, she’s now hoping to pursue a mass communications degree. Her goal is to introduce hilltribe people to more news media. Although hilltribes are considered a minority, they number in the hundreds of thousands.
Patchara sae Fung – a fourthyear university student who plays a key role in the WeLove-Hilltribe-Art Youth Group – says her group tries to promote sufficiency among its audience, too. Otherwise girls will be tempted to enter the flesh trade for expensive, unnecessary items like cellphones or televisions. Mae Sai Immigration Police superintendent Colonel Jessada Yairun says some women agree to enter the flesh trade because they want to buy their parents new homes. “They risk being sold and resold to brothel after brothel,” a Chiang Rai policeman says. Records show that 130 hilltribe people have been rescued from human traffickers since 2003.
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CITYSCENE IN PICTURES Regal beauties
Welcome home, Tammy Tennis star Tamarine Tanasugarn is met by thousands of fans at Suvarnabhumi Airport upon her arrival from London yesterday afternoon. She lost the Wimbledon quarter-finals at the hands of US player Venus Williams on Tuesday.
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Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Valayalaksana, right, and HRH Princess Somsawali greet each other during the ‘Fishery Fair for Royal Presentation’ yesterday at Future Park Rangsit mall. Princess Chulabhorn, who has been presiding over this annual display of rare and beautiful marine life for 20 years now, is known for her talent in creating outstanding aquariums.
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HOLD-UPS AT TWO BANKS Bt350,000 stolen in Bangkok; Bt300,000 in Ayuthaya DAILY XPRESS
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lone gunman robbed a Siam City Bank in Bangkok’s Sam Yan area of Bt350,000 yesterday afternoon. A few hours later, another gunman held up staff at a Kasikorn Bank in Ayutthaya’s Uthai district and made off with nearly Bt300,000. At about 1pm yesterday, police in Bangkok’s Pathumwan district were alerted that a longhaired gunman in his 30s had held two clerks at the Siam City Bank at gunpoint and demanded that they hand over Bt350,000, before he headed toward the Saphan Leaung area. Deputy Metropolitan Police commander Maj-General Suchart Muankaew said the branch in question had no security guard but that its security
Security camera footage at the Kasikorn Bank in Ayutthaya shows a gunman holding up clerks yesterday. camera had captured images of the robber when he walked in at 12.48pm. He said police suspected that the robber had studied the escape route and clerks’ behaviour earlier, and that police would study four days’ worth of camera footage captured in the
bank and shops nearby. Witnesses claim to have seen the robber park his motorbike in a lane next to the bank, only three blocks from the Saphan Leaung Intersection. This robbery is similar to a hold-up last year at a Government Savings
Bank’s Sam Yan branch. The robber has not been arrested. Meanwhile, in Ayutthaya, 20 policemen rushed into the Kasikorn Bank branch at about 3pm after the robbery was reported. Clerk Warawuth Laoparsert said that a man, about 170-centimetres tall and with a scar on his face, came into the nearly empty bank, hopped behind the counter and, pointing a pistol at the clerk, demanded that cash be put in a bag. Before fleeing the scene, the robber said, “I have to do this because of our society. I’m taking this money to help an ill person,” Warawuth recounted. Ayutthaya police chief Nares Nanthachote said police investigation showed that the robber had fled on an old Honda Wave motorcycle without a licence plate, and was heading towards the Asia Highway. Nares vowed to arrest the man, whose image may have been captured by the security camera on the highway, within seven days.
NCCC takes on sex-forgrades case The National Counter
Corruption Commission will investigate the Ubon Ratchathani University lecturer accused of demanding sex for grades. NCCC spokesman Klanarong Chanthik says the organisation took on the case after the initial fact-finding was completed. Asst Prof Chakkrit Utharo, 41, allegedly abused his authority by insisting a female student have sex with him in exchange for a better grade. His action is a criminal abuse of authority, Klanarong says. University president Prakob Wirojanagud says confusion caused by alleged misquotes in newspapers means it will refrain from commenting on the matter until inquiry results are published next week. A source says the alleged victim has ceased attending cases as a result of stress brought on by the incident, and because of failing grades. DAILY XPRESS
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THE NUMBER of Australians who visited Thailand last year.
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Phuket residents are opting to use small glass-recycling centres such as Kalaya Kwat Keo, pictured, instead of a project set up by Cherng Talay Or Bor Tor because the small stores pay more per kilo for recycled glass.
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DOI SUTHEP RENOVATION By Siwawut Chaiya CITYLIFE
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Bt6.6-million renovation of Doi Suthep Pagoda has begun, after the historic structure was found to be severely impaired and at risk of collapse. The renovation, funded by the central government, began on June 4 and is expected to be completed in six months.
Copper-plated chedi Wallop Namwongprom, a committee member of Doi Suthep Foundation, said the copperplated chedi was at risk of falling down because of its high location – if there was an earthquake or a massive downpour. “Chiang Mai is located on active earthquake faults. The base of the temple could possibly
slide down in the event of heavy rain or an earthquake, since it has been suspending the whole temple for many decades,” Wallop said. The Fine Arts Department of Chiang Mai was appointed to oversee the restoration of the temple with Rung Juntabun, a Lanna-style architect. The team kicked off the project early last month by removing the sacred apex of the pagoda so it could be stored elsewhere during the reconstruction. Workers have continued drilling and installing pipes to decrease the moisture level around the chedi, as well as re-tiling the floors. Wallop said visitors were still allowed to enter and pay respect at the Doi Suthep temple, as the renovation team had not found any major cracks in the construction.
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Work begins on strengthening base of historic temple after fears a quake or major downpour may cause it to collapse
WORK STARTED EARLY LAST MONTH WITH THE REMOVAL OF THE SACRED APEX OF THE PAGODA FOR SAFE KEEPING DURING THE REMEDIAL PROCESS.
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EXPAT PAGE Greening efforts sprouting Tree-planting efforts appear to be gathering steam. The Chiang Maibased Thai Ruk Pa Foundation, established by Egco in collaboration with Forestry Authority, is spearheading major intown forestation projects in a bid to increase green areas in urban areas, tackle global warming and promote public awareness. More than 100 residents, students, teachers and local officials gathered recently on land owned by Thepsiri Suksopa, an environmentally devoted artist, to plant a large variety of indigenous fruit trees, shrubs and plants. This shot shows volunteers and supporters of British-funded charity Plant A Tree Today planting seedlings in Prapadeng, on the fringe of Bangkok, on Environment Day last month.
Neil sentencing next month A Canadian teacher who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a 13-year-old Thai boy and photographing the offence will be sentenced next month, a Bangkok court has ruled. Christopher Paul Neil, who taught in several Asian countries, was arrested last year following an international manhunt after photos of him allegedly engaging in sex acts with young boys were discovered on the Internet. The 32-year-old Neil will be sentenced on August 15. He pleaded guilty on May 12 and faces up to 10 years in jail. The victim who is now 18 and his father testified the youngster went to Neil’s apartment in Bangkok where the crime was committed. Photos allegedly showing Neil engaging in sexual acts and playing with naked or partially clothed boys were also presented. Neil has pleaded not guilty to similar charges in a second case, that goes to trial on October 7. – A P
Labour Office mulls 2-year work permits
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The visa and work permit will be based on the type of business of the applicant’s employer PHUKET GAZETTE
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he Ministry of Labour is considering issuing work permits valid for two years, Janya Yingyong, chief of the Work Permit Section at the Phuket Provincial Labour Office (PPLO), has confirmed. Under the current system, work permits are valid only as long as the holder’s “permit to stay”, which is issued by Immigration. “The visa and work permit will be based on the type of business of the applicant’s employer. However, the work permit will be independent from the permit to stay. “For example, even though you have been issued a permit to stay valid for three months,
THOUGH YOU HAVE BEEN ISSUED A 3-MONTH PERMIT TO STAY ,YOU MIGHT BE ISSUED A WORK PERMIT VALID FOR ONE YEAR. Janya Yingyong Phuket labour office
you might be issued a work permit valid for one year,” Janya explained. The extended work permits would be available only to businesses approved by the Board of Industry (BoI), she said.
A lot to be considered Janya said the move would help bring work permits in Thailand closer to those used in other countries. “It would be much better than it is today.” But she said the concept was still in its infancy and much had to be considered before longer work permits were approved. “Even if the Ministry of
Labour intends to issue longer work permits, we would not expect to see them being issued for about two years,” she said.
How much it costs Under the current proposal a two-year work permit would cost Bt20,000, Janya said. Current fees for renewal work permits are Bt750 for periods up to three months; Bt1,500 for three to six months; Bt3,000 for six months to a year; and any combination of these for periods longer than one year. Another officer at the PPLO said: “We have received good feedback from hotels on this, as they hire many foreigners.”
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10 The average number of kidnappings reported in Colombia every day
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Ingrid Betancourt, centre, with her husband Juan Carlos Lecompte and her mother Yolanda Pulecio, following her arrival at a military base in Bogota, Colombia, after being rescued from six years of captivity with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.
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FRANCE CHEERS END OF ORDEAL The country celebrates release as the politician is reunited with her family A F P , Paris
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rance yesterday celebrated the release of Ingrid Betancourt, whose six-year ordeal in a Colombian jungle turned her into a cause celebre, championed by President Nicolas Sarkozy and grassroots groups. The French-Colombian politician was rescued in a dramatic and bloodless operation mounted by Colombian spies who tricked FARC rebels into handing her over along with 14 other hostages. Betancourt’s 22-year-old
daughter Melanie, son Lorenzo, 19, and sister Astrid joined Sarkozy at the Elysee presidential palace to welcome the news after more than six years of tireless campaigning for her freedom.
Immense joy “Today there is immense joy. All of France is happy about the rescue of Ingrid Betancourt,” Sarkozy said. He had made her release a priority of his presidency after winning office last year. “It’s the best moment of my life,”
said Lorenzo, who later boarded a French government plane with his family and Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner to Bogota to be reunited with their mother. A charismatic politician who was abducted in February 2002 while campaigning for the Colombian presidency, Betancourt had become a household name in France where her children and ex-husband Fabrice Delloye fought for her freedom. Her release made front-page news in France, with all major newspapers publishing large photos of Betancourt under banner headlines that read “Free at last”.
Quake students grapple with exams A F P , Beijing
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housands of students who survived China’s devastating earthquake yesterday started three days of make-or-break college entry exams, with many confined to makeshift classrooms, state media said. Helicopters flew in test papers in some places as a total
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of 120,000 students in southwest Sichuan and neighbouring Gansu provinces began what are arguably the most important exams of their lives, Xinhua News Agency said. China’s annual examination ritual – which shapes the working lives of many students – took place in other parts of the country from June 7 to June 9, but students in the quake zone were given an extra month to prepare. Many of the students lost family members, school friends and homes in the May 12 quake, the China Daily said. Some were so traumatised they needed psychological counselling to overcome exam fears.
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SHERYL CROW, the Grammy-winning singer, is urging people to save America’s wild horses in a documentary to be aired next week
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JOHN WOO, maker of hits such as ‘Mission Impossible II’ and ‘Face Off’, is set to return to Chinese films after 16 years with ‘Red Cliff’, a two-part epic
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Members put distinctive handmade clothing for sale online after publicity from child-abuse allegations A F P , Washington
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he raid by Texas authorities on a reclusive polygamous sect in April and their seizure of 400 children amid allegations of abuse has had an unexpected consequence – the launch of a new clothing line. Women from the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), who were called upon to make clothes en masse for the children taken into state custody, have now launched an online shop.
The austere dresses with long-sleeves and high collars, loose-fitting pants, long-johns and modest blouses worn by members of the sect are reminiscent of 19th century American pioneers and highlighted the sect’s isolation.
Strong demand But with the children returned to their guardians following a court ruling in May, the sect’s members are turning their hand to providing their distinc-
Biker Bush vows to stay in saddle at G-8 A F P , Tokyo
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nited States President George W Bush has vowed not to repeat one of his previous mistakes as he heads to his last Group of Eight summit – he will try not to fall off his mountain bike. The president said he was packing his bike for the three-day summit in the northern Japanese town of Toyako, a secluded hillside resort overlooking a scenic lake. “I’m looking forward to it. I think they’ve got some beautiful trails,” Bush told Japan’s Fuji Television in an interview broadcast yesterday. “I’ve just got to be careful not to fall off,” he said. Bush was left redfaced but not badly hurt when he collided with a local police officer at the G-8 summit in 2005 in Gleneagles, Scotland.
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I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO IT. I’VE JUST GOT TO BE CAREFUL NOT TO FALL OFF George W Bush He also suffered cuts and bruises in 2004 when he crashed his bike at his Texas ranch. In 2003, he came a cropper on a Segway stand-on scooter. Bush, who is expected to arrive in Japan on Sunday, his 62nd birthday, is known for his passion for mountain biking and other types of exercise.
tive clothes to the public – and the demand appears strong. “We don’t know what to expect on demand but we have a flood of interest,” Maggie Jessop, a member of the sect, told the Salt Lake Tribune newspaper. At the website, fldsdress.com, the women propose clothing for children and teenagers that “meets the FLDS standards for modesty and neatness” and assert that “each piece is made with joy and care”. Among the items for sale is a “Princess” dress with long sleeves and wide pleats available in eight different colours.
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Reclusive sect sells fashion
A view of the FLDSDress.com website where shoppers can buy children’s apparel handmade by the FLDS polygamist sect members.
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Kissinger presents elder Bush with award Henry Kissinger honoured former United States president George H W Bush yesterday for his commitment to Germany amid the fall of the Berlin Wall and reunification. The Henry A Kissinger Prize is bestowed annually by the American Academy in Berlin to an American or European deemed to have made an extraordinary contribution to trans-Atlantic relations. – AP A delicate ribbon of gas floats eerily in our galaxy. This image taken by Nasa’s Hubble Space Telescope is a very thin section of a supernova remnant caused by a stellar explosion that occurred more than 1,000 years ago.
India’s ruling Congress party has decided to press ahead with a nuclear energy deal with the United States despite threats by its left-wing allies to bring down the coalition, officials said yesterday. Faced with losing its majority in parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has been trying to strike a deal with other parties that would keep it in office. – AFP
Israeli authorities were yesterday considering demolishing the home of a Palestinian man who went on a rampage in a bulldozer in Jerusalem and killed three people before he was shot dead. While a military inquiry found the practice to be ineffectual in the past, much of the political establishment has come out in favour of tearing down the house of any Jerusalem Palestinian who conducts attacks in Israel. – AFP
Turkey’s ruling party fights for survival
Zambians pray for president’s recovery Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa was still in intensive care in a Paris hospital yesterday after suffering a stroke in Egypt last week, Vice President Rupiah Banda said. Banda told Radio Zambia the government was still awaiting an update on his condition. The country was praying for his recovery, he said. – DPA
Man gets 4,060 years for sex offence A man was sentenced to more than 4,000 years in prison for sexually assaulting three teenage girls over two years. At the request of prosecutors the judge ordered the man to serve the sentences consecutively, adding up to 4,060 years. He will be eligible for parole in the year 3209, the Parker County District Attorney’s Office said. – AP
Turkey’s Islamist-rooted ruling party yesterday defended itself in the country’s highest court against charges that it had sought to replace the country’s secular system with Sharia law and should be closed down. The case is the latest clash in a bitter struggle between secular forces and the ruling party. – AFP
Activists launch US beef boycott South Korean activists yesterday launched a nationwide campaign to boycott United States beef as President Lee MyungBak issued a fresh warning against violent protests. At least four protest groups denounced the government for allowing the distribution of US beef despite unabated public concerns over health problems. – AFP
NZ man sells his soul to Hell Pizza A New Zealand pizza chain, Hell Pizza, said yesterday it had struck a deal with Walter Scott, 24, to buy a deed to his soul. Scott offered his soul on the TradeMe site on Wednesday, saying he had not found it to be of much use. – AP
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India to push ahead Bulldozer-man’s with US nuclear deal home may be razed
CHILD ABUSE
BRITISH-BORN TEENS EXPLOITED Girls as young as 12 are being forced to perform sexual acts up to 20 times a night GUARDIAN NEWS S E R V I C E , London
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eenage girls born in Britain are being trafficked for sexual exploitation within the United Kingdom, police said yesterday adding that children are being “groomed” by men acting as boyfriends who carry out the abuse and then take the youngsters to other towns for further exploitation. Officers fear that as many as 33 girls between the ages of 12 and 15 could have been involved in a case uncovered in Sheffield last year. Only one, a 15-year-old, was willing to give evidence in court, but following that a 23-year-old man was jailed for 10 years for serious sexual offences which included rape of a child. Five other men faced deportation procedures. The victims were living in local authority care or with their families. Officers at the UK Human Trafficking Centre (UKHTC) said they had heard reports of girls as young as 12 being forced to perform sexual acts up to 20 times a night. The Home Office Minister Vernon Coaker said it was dif-
ficult to establish the scale of the internal trafficking. “It is something that increasingly people are raising and we are trying to get a better understanding of what exactly is taking place. People groom them, get their trust and then betray that trust.” Police have adopted terms like “lover boy” to describe the way older men at first act like an indulgent boyfriend, showering the young girls with drugs and gifts including money and jewellery. The UKHTC said, the girls are encouraged to “go missing” from home and to spend more and more time with their “boyfriends”, who eventually
THEY ARE ‘GROOMED’ BY OLDER MEN WHO ABUSE THEM AND ARE SUBJECTED TO EXTREME VIOLENCE
start controlling them with threats and violence. At this stage the children are taken to other locations in the UK, introduced to other groups of men and asked by the boyfriend to give the others sexual favours, because they are his “friends”. Terrified and dominated by the boyfriend, they feel unable to refuse. Some victims have described being subjected to extreme violence, including rape, while others have alleged they were used to transport and deal in drugs.
Major crackdown The details on internal trafficking emerged as the government revealed the biggest crackdown yet on traffickers bringing people into the UK to work in the sex industry. Latest estimates by police suggest there could be as many 18,000 trafficking victims being forced to work as prostitutes in the UK. About 167 victims, including 13 children aged between 14 and 17, were rescued across Britain and Ireland, and 528 suspected traffickers were arrested during the six months of Operation Pentametre 2, which ended earlier this year.
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EDITORIAL
MAINTAINING THE BEAUTY OF MOTHER EARTH Controlling the number of visitors to national parks is just one way of protecting the country’s natural resources. People should also be educated about what they will be missing when it’s all gone
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he National Park Committee’s decision to maintain visitors according to each park’s capacity, which went into effect this week, has been a long time coming. The idea is to achieve a balance between giving access to as many people as possible so they can appreciate flora and fauna in their natural habitat and protecting the delicate ecosystem as well. While it is important to protect animals and plants in national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, which are well shielded against illegal loggers, wildlife poachers and land grabbers, it is also crucial to open them to the public and instil a love of nature as well as promote conservation. Effective management of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries requires detailed guidelines based on thorough analyses of ecological conditions, types of flora and fauna in specific areas, availability of lodging for overnight visitors as well as adequate amenities, such as toilets and other necessary facilities, including waste treatment and disposal.
Respect the environment Controlling the number of visitors is only one of the factors in protecting nature. Park officials should also understand the importance of educating visitors on how to behave in the environment and observe rules so as not to disturb or cause damage to wildlife. The level of visitor intake may also vary at different times of the year, because some wild animals and plants may be particularly vulnerable during certain seasons. These measures are necessary to let nature repair itself. Some of the national parks and wildlife sanctuaries should be closed to the public for a few months each year if that’s what it takes to keep them in a good condition. Let’s hope that administrators of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries stick with these guidelines so that ecotourism can be run in a sustainable fashion. If restricting the number of visitors affects the revenue, perhaps the entrance fees could be raised substantially to make up for the shortfall. Or maybe the government should spend more on the upkeep of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The whole idea of conservation is to let people see for themselves how wonderful Mother Earth can be and that we all should play a constructive role in preserving her unique biodiversity. When it comes to wildlife conservation, seeing is believing.
ERA OF THE DISPOSABLE VOLUME With so many ‘mulchable’ books on the shelves, publishers will hopefully come to their senses and publish good stuff By Jonathan Karp SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST
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any years ago, as an editorial assistant at a publishing house, I was warned by a senior colleague to never to use a certain word when telling authors what would happen to their unsold books. The forbidden word was: mulched. My colleague, a compassionate sort, worried that the word might shatter the fragile psyches of authors. Amazingly, authors rarely ask what happens to their unsold books. But what seems true to me, after almost 20 years in the business, is that an increasing number of their books should be – mulched. We are living in
the age of the disposable book. Visit a store and you will be overwhelmed with ephemera: self-aggrandising memoirs; poignant portraits of pets; hyperbolic tracts by insufferable TV pundits; guides to staying wrinkle-free; and novels about love-starved shoppers.
Hoping for the best Hopefully, though, the age of disposable books won’t last longer than the books themselves. Here’s one scenario: The barriers to entry in the business get lower each year. There are thousands of independent publishers and even more self-publishers. They will have the same access to readers as publishers do. When that happens, publishers will lose their competitive ad-
VISIT A STORE AND YOU WILL BE OVERWHELMED WITH SELFAGGRANDISING MEMOIRS; STUDIES OF PETS AND HYPERBOLIC TRACTS vantage: the ability to distribute books widely. Those who publish generic books for expedient purposes will face new competitors and some of these publishers may shrink or die. Consequently, publishers will be forced to invest in works of quality to maintain their niche. These books will be the one product that only they can deliver. Those executives who dictate annual returns may begin to proclaim the virtues of research and development, which means giving authors the resources to write works that will last, because the lasting books will, ultimately, be where the money is. KARP is the publisher and editorin-chief of Twelve, an imprint within the Hachette Book Group.
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Rumble in the jungle A floating lodge in a rich tropical forest makes for an ideal weekend getaway By Manta Klangboonkrong
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ith its rugged mountains and lush forest, Kanchanaburi is a great place to escape the stress of the city. And there are few places better than River Kwai Jungle Rafts, where you can relax while savouring nature at its very best. Getting there is half the fun. A 20-minute boat ride upriver takes you deep into the jungle to the floating lodge, which was established more than 30 years ago, and has successful resisted change. The rooms are comfortable, with double bed, ensuite toilet and shower and a private balcony at the back overlooking the Mon village. There are no TVs or aircons and lighting comes courtesy of gas lamps. The middle raft serves as lobby and restaurant cum bar. Accommodating up to 100 guests at a time, dinner here is a romantic experience and is best followed by a visit to the Mon theatre to watch the graceful dancers.
KEEPING DRY >> The price per person per night is Bt1,700 including dinner, breakfast and lunch, and Bt2,300 with boat transfer. Reservations are a must. >> River Kwai Jungle Rafts Baan Tahsao, Saiyoke District, Kanchanaburi. >>> Call (02) 642 5497 or visit www. RiverKwaiJungleRafts.com.
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Pridi in full colour
Wake to the sound of elephants enjoying a morning bath, then fill day with a visit to nearby Lawa Cave, fishing and canoeing, or just chill on the porch. Foot and body massage is also available.
A quarter-century after his death, a new museum details Pridi Banomyong’s rise, fall and enduring legacy By Pornwara Khongraktee S P E C I A L T O D A I LY DAILY XPRESS/MANTA KLANGBOONKRONG
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s you enter the new Pridi Banomyong Museum at Thammasat University, a statue of the former prime minister and senior statesman – widely revered and yet often maligned – stands before artworks representing the five pillars of his ideology.
The five white poles with depictions of social issues and class divisions are separated by gaps that symbolise inequality in Thailand. “His thoughts and ideology have not been realised,” says Siriporn Poncheewin of Rak Luk Edutex, which has established the museum. The first room is painted black and is dimly lit, reflecting
Pridi’s difficult childhood as the son of a struggling Chinese rice merchant in Ayutthaya. You progress through the facility viewing artefacts and illustrations from the life of the man called the “father of Thai democracy”. There is a narrow hallway painted blood red. The colour reflects his most painful years, when he stood accused of being
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The underwater temple beckons
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Drowned by a dam, Wat Wang Wiwekaram in Sangkhla Buri is still a place for contemplation By Manta Klangboonkrong
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here’s something else you notice at Sangkhla Buri when the tide is low, besides the Mon Bridge and the golden Buddhakaya. From the bank of the Sam Sop River you can see the top of Wat Wang Wiwekaram. The rest is underwater. You can pick out the spired tip of the bell tower and other parts of the monastery. The temple was submerged – along with all the surrounding homes and farms – when the Khao Laem Dam was completed and a reservoir created in 1984. The large Mon community moved on, splitting in half and resettling in two new villages – Upper and Lower Wanga. Wat Wang Wiwekaram was built six decades ago by the revered Burmese monk Utama. It was he who led Burmese and Mon refugees into Thailand and to their new home in Sangkhla Buri, and he
XTRA LESSONS IN S TAT E C R A F T >> The museum is in the Dome Building at Thammasat, Tha Prachan campus and open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3.30pm.
involved in the death of King Rama VIII in 1946. On the walls are drawings featuring barbed wire and the abusive words hurled at Pridi, who was forced into exile. On display is a letter he wrote from China to his wife in Paris, Than Khunying Poonsuk, who died last year. It outlines his difficulties.
Pridi was to be exiled three times and experience five coups in his lifetime. He died in France in 1983 at the age of 82, having been there for 34 years. About a thousand passportsize photos from the Thammasat archives line another wall. These are the students who were targeted in the military crackdowns at the university in the bleak Octobers of 1973 and 1976. The museum stresses that Pridi made great contributions to the country, and that his views continue to be relevant in Thai politics.
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>> Admission is free.
CAST OFF >> Long-tail boats are for hire anywhere in the village until late afternoon.
Halycon days and nights Set in 15 acres of landscaped gardens overlooking the Mekong River in Loei’s Pak Chom district, Agalin offers the discerning guest a choice of accommodation in everything from a picturesque English-style country cottage to a Palladian villa. Rates range from Bt2,500 to Bt16,000. Check it out at www.Agalin.com or call (081) 901 0402.
who built the 900-metre wooden bridge commonly known as the Mon Bridge. It’s been called the world’s longest man-made wooden bridge, and the late abbot is now honoured as a cultural hero. The old temple is completely underwater in the rainy season, but in drier times of the year you can muster five or more companions and hire a long-tail boat for Bt600 to cruise down the river. Ask the skipper to dock at one of the islands near the temple so you can take a better look around. The setting is serene, an ideal spot to savour some nostalgia and give a thought to our shared Burmese-Thai heritage. This is a temple like no other.
A home away from home The Forest Home Boutique Resort in Nakhon Nayok provides peace and quiet in its single-room villas for Bt3,000 per night, two-bed rooms for Bt7,000 and three-bed rooms for Bt9,000. Apart from taking in the beautiful surroundings, visitors can have a traditional massage and go trekking and biking. Drop by www. TheForestHomeResort.com.
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Time to ‘Beware of the Boys’ – Punjabi MC rolls into 808 on RCA By Manta Klangboonkrong D A I LY X P R E S S
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hangra’s most prolific artist, Punjabi MC, is set to debut in Bangkok, celebrating the marriage of Western and Eastern tunes that defines his musicality. British-Indian turntablist and remixer Punjabi MC, whose real name is Rajinder Singh Rai, earned global fame as one of the first to combine bhangra and electronic music. After starting out as a producer of underground bhangra hits, he made it globally in 1998 collaborating with American rapper Jay-Z in the bhangra-inspired club hit “Mundian to Bach Ke” (“Beware of the Boys”). Before his show in the Big Mango tomorrow night, PMC shared some thoughts with Daily Xpress.
What are you up to now?
I’m in the final stages of finishing a new album. Would you work with Jay-Z again?
“Mundian To Bach Ke” took bhangra to another level. Another collaboration would be good. I have so many idols, from James Brown to the legends of Desi music such as Kuldip Manak. I would love to work with Dr Dre – he’s a phat producer and rapper.
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>> Call (02) 203 1043 or see www.808Bangkok.com. >> Check him out at www.PMRecords.com.
IT SEEMS THAT EASTERN BEATS HAVE INFLUENCED EVERYTHING. Punjabi MC
Why has it taken so long for bhangra-inspired music to reach the masses?
In the past only small, independent-run labels distributed bhangra to shops in Indian areas. The mainstream didn’t recognise that bhangra would sell to a wider audience. How do you see the scene’s development so far?
New technology is so readily available that it’s easier to produce music now. It seems that Eastern beats have influenced everything. It definitely helped bhangra develop – so many people are aware that it exists now. More and more non-Asians are listening to it, and this is evident in the shows I do.
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FANS OF VETERAN ACTRESS Aranya Namwong can meet the superstar tomorrow in Nakhon Pathom where she’ll be having her hands and feet set in concrete at the National Film Archive’s Sri Sala Theatre at 2pm. That will be followed by a talk and rare clips of her films. The event wraps at 4pm with “Wiwa Pa Fan” (1971), in which she starred with Sombat Methinee. Admission is free. Call (02) 482 1087-8 or (02) 482 2013-5.
Kuck’s chicks
AS A PRELIMINARY to next month’s 12th Thai Short Film and Video Festival, the Short Film Marathon begins tomorrow at Asylum, on the third floor of the Anarak Building on Silom Soi 3. With more than 450 shorts to show, screenings will run from 11am to 9pm every Saturday and Sunday until August 10. Admission is free. The films are evidence of the increasing number of submissions to the annual Thai Short Film and Video Festival, says Chalida Uabumrungjit of the Thai Film Foundation. “Thanks to technology, amateur filmmakers no longer need to learn about analogue film. They use digital video as a medium to express their experiences and thoughts,” she says. For more on the Short Film Marathon, call (02) 800 2716 or visit www.ThaiFilm.com. – Daily Xpress Aranya with her frequent co-star, leading man Sombat Metanee.
American R&B singer Akon
makes his Bangkok debut on July 25 at Centara Grand’s Bangkok Convention Akon Centre at CentralWorld. The native of St Louis, Missouri, has parlayed a crimeriddled youth into five Grammy nominations since his 2003 debut album “Trouble”. From that disc and last year’s “Konvicted” have come such hits as “Lonely”, “Smack That” and “I Want to Love You” – in all, 21 tunes in the Billboard Hot 100. Tickets cost Bt1,000 to Bt4,500 at Thaiticketmajor. Call (02) 262 3456.
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The TK Park Tea Time Jazz Festival is a series of performances from 4.30 to 6pm every Saturday this month. Tomorrow it’s “A Tribute to Jazz Legends” by the Jazz Brothers, led by Koh Mr Saxman and Soh Etc playing works by Stan Getz, Duke Ellington and Rodgers and Hart. On July 12 Prart Aroonrungsi will demonstrate “The Art of Jazz Guitar”, featuring works by Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour and other guitar greats. July 19 will be devoted to “Women in Jazz” with newcomer Nichapa Jittaleela and her Air Quartet offering up the sultry sounds of Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. The series closes out on July 26 with “From Pop to Jazz” by Jazz Dojo featuring female vocalist Cholanat “Lookpad” Limthai reintepreting pop tunes into smooth jazz. Admission is free. TK Park is on the eighth floor of CentralWorld. Call (02) 257 4300 or visit www.TKPark.or.th.
Get hopped up with Akon
A new lease on life for waste
Performance artist Wannasuk Sirilar looks to the Isaan night sky for a message about human nature By Pawit Mahasarinand
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hai theatre’s funniest queer performance artist, Wannasak “Kuck” Sirilar, is back onstage following a month in the monkhood, and he has a new story to tell – with some twists, of course. “Apiniharn Ched Dao Luk Kai” (“Journey to the End”) has its base in the Isaan legend that the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades star cluster are the seven chicks of a hen sacrificed to feed a wandering monk. Rather than live as orphans, the chicks jumped into the cooking fire, and angels saw to it that they were reborn as the seven stars – klum dao luk kai. “I was wondering why all seven chicks made that decision. Wouldn’t they be better able to repay the farmer if they’d lived?”
Seven chick sisters “In my adaptation I characterise each of the chicks differently,” says Kuck, who’s from Loei. “One is married to a foreigner, another is a
C O M E S TA R G A Z I N G >> “Journey to the End” will be performed at at Makhampom Studio near the Saphan Kwai Skytrain station. >> Shows are at 7.30pm from Monday until July 13 with 2pm matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. >> How much? Call Kuck at (089) 112 7778 and negotiate. No, we’re not kidding. There are only 40 seats.
teacher, the youngest is a tomboy who wears J-rock costumes ... “Their mother has cancer and she’s counting her days. They all return to see her one last time and – well, let’s see if they’ll all die with her – spiritually, I mean. “It’s more than re-telling of a folk tale,” adds the playwright. “It’s partly a social and political satire about how we blindly go with the flow without considering each individual’s conditions.”
Ecofriendly furniture design pioneer Singh Intrachooto will showcase his modern works made from recycled products under the brand Osisu at Siam on Discovery Centre’s ground floor from Sunday. On display will be 30 works made from leftover teak, plywood, food packaging, glass, milk cartons and steel scraps fashioned into various animal shapes. Among the highlights are a five-metre-tall giant boar and giraffe walking in the mall. Singh will host a workshop on how to create decor items from recyclable products on July 12 and 13. Admission is free. Call (02) 658 1000.
Correction In the Soopsip item headlined “They seemed so perfect” (yesterday, Page 15), we incorrectly stated Nualphan Osathananda’s surname. We apologise for the error.
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A romp of a one-act comic play set in Italy comes to town By Pawit Mahasarinand S P E C I A L T O D A I LY XPRESS
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ith two acclaimed plays in less than a year, NUNi Productions – short for “Never Underestimate New ideas” – proved that, in “Mozart in Mischief ” and “The Orpheus Schemata”, they have more than just ideas: They know how to actualise them, while entertaining audiences. Their latest play, an innovative production of Gaetano Donizetti’s one-act comic opera “Il Campanello di Notte” (“The Night Bell”) is further proof. In Naples, elderly apothecary Don Annibale Pistacchio (bass William Lim) has just married young Serafina (soprano Monique Klongtruadroke), but their wedding night doesn’t go as planned. Enrico (baritone Saran Suebsantiwongse), Serafina’s former lover, keeps ringing the night bell, showing up in vari-
and their stories fit each other very well, like two parallel plots. “With that in mind, I thought of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and the fact that the opera is set in a pharmacy and that there are certain kinds of drugs that do not treat your diseases, but make you forgetful or even go nuts. And then came the image of people with the same faces, and Enrico disguising himself as a rabbit.” This is NUNi’s largest production to date, with 40 musicians from the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, conAn elderly apothecary has just marducted by Yoko Takahashi, acried a young woman, but their wedcompanying the action. ding night doesn’t go as planned as Buy your tickets now, leave the woman’s ex-lover keeps turning your evening dress in your up in various disguises. wardrobe, but make sure you bring your sense of humour. ous disguises, and asking from the unfortunate groom a preXTRA posterous list of prescriptions. ONE ROUND OF “Donizetti’s works are not B E L L C H I M E S O N LY too difficult for young singers. >> “Il Campanello” will be We have many good baritones performed at 8 tonight at the here, so that makes it conceivThailand Cultural Centre. able for us. The music is really fun, and when I read the libret>> Tickets are Bt500, Bt700 to for the first time I couldn’t and Bt1,000, and are available stop laughing. from Thaiticketmajor. “The opera is about an hour long so we decided to put in >> For more details, see the intermezzo from www.NUNiProductions.com. Pergolesi’s ‘La Serva Padrona’ to make it a complete evening
The dance for divinity The master of a classical Indian form sweeps gracefully into the spotlight tonight
XTRA LORD OF THE DANCE >> “Rhythm of Life” is onstage at 7.30 tonight at the Patravadi Theatre on Soi Wat Rakang in Thon Buri. >> Tickets are Bt600 and Bt400, with 50 per cent discount for students. Pick yours up at Total Reservation outlets at Siam Paragon, the Emporium and the Mor Chit Skytrain station, or call (02) 833 5555. >> For more details, go to www.SandeepBodhanker.com.
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he Sahaja Yoga Foundation of Thailand has Indian classical dancer Sandeep Bodhanker in town tonight. Based in Birmingham, England, the master of kuchipudi has garnered numerous awards and is the only Indian artist to have been honoured by Unesco nine times. Kuchipudi is a millennia-old dance-drama tradition named for the village of its origin. Using themes from Hindu scripture and mythology, it’s known for fast, rhythmic footwork, dynamic expression and graceful body movements and hand gestures. It was originally performed by troupes, but solo performances
began about a century ago. “All types of classical dance are essentially the same,” says Bodhanker, who started training at age three and was performing solo at nine. “Their main aim is in praising the divine, with the same basic components of rhythm and expression, just as all human beings have two eyes, one nose, one heart and the same rhythm of heartbeats.” As well as tonight’s show, “Rhythm of Life”, the young master will conduct workshops tomorrow and Sunday. They’ll include a brief historical background, stretching exercises derived from yoga, some steps, rhythmic patterns with singing, and hand gestures and the use of imagination.
Sandeep Bodhanker started training at the age of three.
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DJ Damian Saint Tonight Bed Supper Club Sukhumvit Soi 11 (BTS: Nana) Saint, who hails from the UK, is known for his hyped-up house set and his adaptability. A former Bangkok resident, he’s been spinning grooves at Taipei’s Ministry of Sound and now he’s back in the hood. Bt1,000 with two drinks. Dress code and ID. Call (02) 651 3537 or visit www.BedSupperclub.com
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scene A Light Touch of Green Monday Bed Supperclub Save the world one track at a time in an ecologically sound entertainment, as the club turns up the underground vibes, but turns down the electricity! Bt600 with two drinks. Free entry before 10pm.
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Tomorrow Wine Pub Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel Rangnam Road (BTS: Victory Monument) Seven of Bangkok’s favourite DJs – Magic Muffin, T-Base, Oum, K-Jet, Duke “O” Phive, Serge and Florian – spinning their favourite tunes in an extended seven-hour set. No cover charge. Call (02) 680 9999.
Today through Sunday Q Bar Sukhumvit Soi 11 (BTS: Nana) Q Bar in association with the All Thailand Booze Club presents the British Open live on the big screens. Play the real thing in the club’s Nintendo Wii tournament and win a bottle of Chivas. Bt700 today and tomorrow, Bt500 on Sunday, inclusive of two drinks. Dresscode: all white. Call (02) 252 3274 or www.QBarBangkok.com
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The Third Sex under the Third Reich
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Following the Ministry of Education’s intention to conduct a countrywide count of students belonging to the “third sex”, a university in the North reportedly went as far as summoning all such students to report for a special registration. Students can only brace themselves for what might come next. An etiquette class and special dress code for katoey? A special report sent to their parents?
not the answer Segregating people in the type of restrooms they use doesn’t make for an ‘evolved’ society
By Nada Chaiyajit S P E C I A L T O D A I LY XPRESS
The education department of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu recently issued an order to recognise a third-gender category for admissions. The inspiration came from 28-year-old Rose Venkatesan who – not wanting to go through the trauma of studying in an allmale college where transgenders are routinely harassed – spent her adolescence immersed in books and eventually received a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from a US university. She’s now a TV show host. Meet her at www.Close2Rose.com.
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o relieve oneself is human comfort. This is probably why toilets are sometimes called the “happy room” in Thai. However, many transvestites think it should be called the “suffering room” because of the ordeal they have to undergo when using one. Take your pick: contemptuous looks and abuse from women in the ladies’ room or dirty jokes and physical threats in the men’s room. Young katoeys in educational institutions need to go through thousands of un-
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happy experiences before graduating. So, the government came up with a widely publicised “solution”: the “pink toilet”, “angel toilet” or even the “eunuch toilet”. This news was met with newspaper headlines and hordes of camera-toting Thai tourists. Imagine an “Amazing Thailand” campaign with katoey models showing off katoey toilets. Most Thais seem to believe that providing such space for the third gender represents an “evolved” society. However, it’s quite the opposite. Creating segregated toilets is a signal that the
only way people can coexist is by building more walls. This is not scratching where it itches. So before building these so-called “mercy toilets”, the Ministry of Education should try and encourage an open discussion and create opportunities for understanding and compassion among students. Unless our educational system can stop the discrimination against diverse gender identities, Thailand might as well establish a Katoey Special Administrative Zone or a Trans Island to send them all off to.
CREATING SEGREGATED TOILETS IS A SIGNAL THAT THE ONLY WAY PEOPLE CAN COEXIST IS BY BUILDING MORE WALLS.
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Funky, snazzy, chic: top brands and terrific designs await at Superrzaaap in Siam Square By Pornwara Khongraktee SPECIAL TO DAILY XPRESS
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uperrzaaap – a shop that four young partners opened in Siam Square a couple of months ago – is for you young guys with cash to blow on snazzy duds and accessories.
The Bt29,500 Bianchi Pista bicycle has a fixed gear and no brakes.
Sarila Chattakulchai, who trained in design in Australia, was selling T-shirts at friends’ parties before teaming up on a store that’s built on knowing what’s happening in local art and music. They’ve got top-brand shirts and watches, fold-up bicycles and Reebok shoes, and plenty more of fetching items, and every Saturday while you’re browsing there’s a disc jockey on the scene. You can play video games, read a magazine and even surf the Net for free. Sarila is still making the rounds of parties too, and hosts her own at different locations, like the recent bash where everyone had to dress like a robot. You’re going to love the store. For more about it, call (085) 122 6868 or visit www.SuperrzaaapStore. blogspot.com.
Sunglasses from Australia in neon yellow, blue, orange and green cost Bt990.
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You can paint Bearbricks collectible bears any colour you like. They sell in pairs for Bt5,500.
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The frames on Bt550 Chameleon glasses change colour in the sunlight.
Shoes from Reebok for Bt3,500 and Nike for Bt3,650. The Reeboks have dog prints and the slogan ‘Give a dog a bone’.
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‘GET SMART’ was the No 3 movie in the US last weekend, earning $20 million.
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Hancock Man of the Year As a lark, the host of a latenight political talk show (Robin Williams) decides to run for president.
Will Smith st ars as an alc oholic super drunken att hero whose empts to do heroic deed hated figure s make him . He takes th a e advice of a expert (Jaso pub nB Charlize Ther ateman) and tries to cl lic-relations ean up his a on also stars ct. . ★★★
The White Planet A group of French filmmakers explore the Arctic in this documentary that depicts the lives of polar bears, arctic fox and caribou. Two years in the making, the film paints a broad fresco of the north that’s rich in action and emotion. In English with Thai subtitles at House.
HBO (TrueVisions), 8pm
Uptown Girls The brattish daughter of a rock star (Brittany Murphy) starts work as a nanny to Ray, a precocious eight-year-old girl (Dakota Fanning). True Movie Hits (TrueVisions), 8.40pm
Friendship Teen idols Mario Maurer and Apinya Sakuljaroensuk star in this story about a TV producer who goes back to his highschool days in search of his first love. With English subtitles at some cinemas.
Rak/Sam/Sao
ly dumped by the complicated, elusive and abusive Jordan (Elisha Cuthbert).
Get Smart Steve Carell steps into the telephonic shoes of American television’s bumbling detective in this big-screen adaptation of the 1960s comedy series. ★★
Wanted
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Meek office drone Wes (James McAvoy) is recruited by the dangerously sexy gunwoman Fox (Angelina Jolie) to join the Fraternity, an ancient secret society of assassins. Co-stars Morgan Freeman. ★★★
Tomboy Baimon (Wattaporn Iamsinthorn) and Boong (Pongpisut Pew-orn) are best friends who suddenly find themselves facing new challenges. Phetchtai Wongkamlao co-stars. With English subtitles at some cinemas.
Arak Amornsuksiri, Pataraya Krueasuwansiri and Ratchawin Wongwiriya star in this weepy drama about a love triangle that develops between three college students, one of whom is suffering from terminal cancer. Directed by Yuthlert Sippapak. With English subti-
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Based on the best-selling memoir of a US Marine sniper, the story follows “Swoff” (Jake Gyllenhaal) from a brutal stint in boot camp to mind-numbingly tense duty in the Gulf War. Peter Sarsgaard and Jamie Foxx co-star.
Mongol
Cinemax (TrueVisions), 8pm
The early life of Genghis Khan is depicted in this sweeping biographical epic by Russian director Sergei Bodrov that was the first Kazakhstani movie to be nominated for an Oscar. It’s the first in a trilogy. In Mongolian with
Brainchild
English and Thai subtitles at the Lido. ★★★
A group of Chulalongkorn University students demonstrate their new invention: thermo-sensitive ink. Channel 3, 4pm
Channel links www.NationChannel.com Channel 3 – www.ThaiTV3.com Channel 5 – www.TV5.co.th Channel 7 – www.CH7.com Modernine – www.MCOT.net NBT – TV11.prd.go.th Thai PBS – www.ThaiPBS.or.th True – www.TrueVisionsTV.com
Kurosagi Tomohisa “Yama P” Yamashita plays the title role in this story of a Robin Hood hero who swindles conmen and returns the money to the victims. In Japanese with English and Thai subtitles at some cinemas.
My Sassy Girl This Hollywood remake of the Korean romantic comedy tells the story of Charlie (Jesse Bradford), a sweet guy who is wooed, groomed, and ultimate-
‘Friendship’ is the story of a high-school boy’s first crush.
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‘KUNG FU PANDA’ was in fourth place at the US box office last week. It has earned $179.2 million in four weeks.
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The Incredible Hulk Edward Norton steps into the role of Bruce Banner, a scientist who has become a fugitive in order to keep at bay the giant beast inside him that comes out when he’s angry. ★★★
Kung Fu Panda A clumsy panda (voice of Jack
Black) is deemed to be the “chosen one” to fight off a fearsome enemy. The Dreamworks animated features also stars the voices of Angelina Jolie, Lucy Liu, Jackie Chan and Dustin Hoffman. ★★★
We Own the Night Brothers on opposite sides of the law (Joaquin Phoenix and Mark Wahlberg) are pitted in a battle against Russian mobsters in 1980s New York. Robert Duvall and Eva Mendes also star. ★★★
determined to win the heart of his childhood crush (Paris Hilton) but finds himself instead falling for her not-so-hot best friend (Christine Lakin). At SFW CentralWorld. ★
Sex and the City Sarah Jessica Parker and her gal pals return for more frank, oestrogen-fuelled conversations about fashion, romance and friendship. ★★★
The Happening Mark Wahlberg stars in M Night Shyamalan’s thriller as a science teacher determined to get his family away from a mysterious threat to humanity. John Leguizamo co-stars. ★★★
For showtimes, call the cinemas or check their websites.
Apex Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861 www.ApexSiam-Square.com
A country girl discovers an intense world of sexual freedom and forbidden pleasure. Directed by Lou Ye. In Chinese with
Century – The Movie Plaza (02) 247 9940 www.CenturyTheMoviePlaza.com
English and Thai subtitles at House. ★★★
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A team of university students devise a system to beat casinos at blackjack. It works well until one student (Jim Sturgess) gets cocky. Also stars Kate Bosworth and Kevin Spacey. At Major Cineplex Sukhumvit. ★★★
The adventuring archaeologist (Harrison Ford) races against Russians to track down a mysterious talisman. Also stars Cate Blanchett and Shia LaBeouf. ★★★
The Hottie and the Nottie A guy (Joel David Moore) is
Emilio Estevez directs this retelling of the 1968 assassination of US Senator Robert F Kennedy at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles through the stories of 22 ordinary people who just happened to be there on the day. The DVD, which comes with English and Thai subtitles, has no extras and is selling for around Bt170. – Daily Xpress
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ASTROLOGY
By Eugenia Last
Today's Birthday: Don't let temptation lead you to spend your savings. Size up your situation and turn a wrong into a right or tidy up a mess that has been hanging over your head. You can't move forward without taking care of the small but important details essential to your future.
Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.
Disagreements will develop. Making changes without telling anyone may be the only way you will get things done to your specifications. Be prepared to defend your reasoning. Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Time spent at home will build a strong relationship with family and friends. Open your doors to the people you care about most. A promise will be made that will ensure you get the help you need. Gemini (May 21-June 21)
Lighten up and use your imagination for something worthwhile. A change within one of your relationships can be expected. Consider the pros and cons and move on if necessary. Cancer (June 22-July 22)
Consider what you are going to do regarding money – how you can make more or if you should pick up additional skills. Love is apparent, so plan a fun-filled evening conducive to intimacy with your current partner or find someone new, if you are single.
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Leo (July 23-August 22)
Stop letting the little things bother you so much. Giving in to pressure will only leave you feeling emotionally drained. Don't exacerbate the situation by trying too hard to please everyone. Be true to yourself.
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Virgo (August 23-Sept 22)
Don't count on getting help from others, even if you are owed favours. Put your own steam behind anything you want to accomplish. A little love and playtime will be a perfect way to end your day. Libra (Sept 23-Oct 22)
Take any help being offered but make sure that you are the one in the spotlight. Presenting something you believe in will help you get a better handle on how you can take it to the next level. Don't let your personal life interfere with financial goals. Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21)
Don't worry so much about what anyone else does or says. Be honest about your own feelings and you will have no regrets. Love is in the picture. A short pleasure trip will give you time to enjoy the company of someone special. Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)
Stop procrastinating when you should be putting your plans in motion. Having fun is fine but only if the work is complete. If you have some old debts to pay, now is the time to clear your overhead. Matt Malley Actress Gloria Stuart is 98. Advice columnist Abigail Van Buren is 90. Actress Eva Marie Saint is 84. Actress Gina Lollobrigida is 81. Playwright Neil Simon is 81. Singer Bill Withers is 70. Percussionist Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind and Fire is 57. Percussionist Domingo Ortiz of Widespread Panic is 56. Singer John Waite is 53. Guitarist Kirk Pengilly of INXS is 50. Steel guitarist Teddy Carr (Ricochet) is 48. DJ Zonka of Big Audio Dynamite is 46. Bassist Matt Malley of Counting Crows is 45. Singer Stephen "Ste"McNally of BBMak is 30.
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19)
Love should be highlighted and an effort to make your life more meaningful your main concern. Relationships and sharing with someone you love should be your motivation to do well, not the other way around. Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18)
You will be forced to deal with emotional issues, especially if you have been avoiding some questions regarding your feelings. If someone isn't treating you well or not being honest, reevaluate the relationship and say exactly how you feel. Pisces (Feb 19-March 20)
Finish up any project you are working on before you take off for the weekend. A job well done will bring about an interesting proposal. Love is in the stars so don';t neglect your personal relationships.
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For the first time in a single year, more than 1 million people around the world have gained certification in the world’s most popular English language test for immigration and higher education: the International English Language Testing System. Topping the results table were those whose first language was Tagalog – spoken in the Philippines – with an overall score of 6.571 across the four papers (listening, reading, writing and speaking). They were closely followed by speakers of Spanish, Malay, Hindi and Tamil, the last two being spoken widely in southern India and Sri Lanka. From a country perspective Germany topped the list. German students scored an average of 7.16, followed by Malaysia, the Philippines, Russia and Hong Kong. Thai candidates scored an average of 5.5 to 6, ranking 18th in the world. Results also showed that female candidates had the slight edge over their male counterparts with an overall score of 5.94 across the papers, compared with 5.74 for men.
Smart speaker Congratulations to Thanawat Paowiboon, a freshman socialscience student at Mahidol University’s International College, who recently won the Asean University Network’s Educational Forum and Young Speakers Contest. The theme for the English-language oratory competition was “How Asean Can Move Forward Towards a Single Asean Community”. The competition was held at the University of Brunei Darussalam.
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THE RIDERS OF RAMA VIII BRIDGE Kids on wheels have fun by the river
XTRA ROOL UP >> The group of riders at the Rama VIII Bridge gathers and practices every day from 4.30pm until 10pm. They always welcome newcomers.
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s soon as the riders jump on to their saddles it seems that their bikes are a part of their bodies: they control every move, jumping, hopping, even riding up obstacles. This is the scene we found in the evening at a public park at the Rama VIII Bridge, where a big group of riders gathers every evening to practice. Not only do they have fun together, but they also share their riding techniques with newcomers, so it’s not surprising that the number of riders
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in the group has expanded from a few people to hundreds. In the crowd there are both mountain bikes and BMX
bikes and many forms of practice, including trials, street, downhill, and flatland runs. “Don’t be too serious and don’t come with high expecta-
tions when you’re just starting to ride, because you won’t enjoy it as you should. Just have fun and practice a lot,” says Takol Sangkaboon, 24, winner of “MBC”, the MBK Biking Contest 2008 and a nationally recognised cyclist. Besides biking tips, you can also learn to ride safety, protect yourself from accidents and shop for bikes and accessories.
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THE SPORT briefly Euro flop Domenech survives the chop Raymond Domenech has survived the sack with the French Football Federation announcing that he had kept his job as manager despite France’s poor showing at Euro 2008. The 2006 World Cup runners-up were knocked out in the first round at the European championships. The decision to stick with Domenech – by 18 votes for and one abstention – was announced by FFF president Jean-Pierre Escalettes. – AFP
Queiroz set to sign up for Portugal Alex Ferguson’s right-hand man at Manchester United, Carlos Queiroz, is set to take over from Luiz Felipe Scolari as Portugal’s national team coach, Portuguese papers reported. The reports said that ongoing contract talks were almost complete and that Queiroz was set to ink a four-year contract to take charge of Portugal through the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa and Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine. The 55year-old Queiroz would take over as national team coach for a second time having been in charge from 1991 to 1993. – AFP
Fisher sets pace with course record England’s Ross Fisher stormed into an early first-round lead in the European Open with a dramatic course record of 63, nine under par, at the London Club in Kent, south-east England. Fisher, three days after coming joint third in the British Open qualifier at Sunningdale, south-west of London, finished in spectacular style with six straight birdies. In the process he broke the course record set by Seve Ballesteros when the Spanish great played in the official open-
ing in 1984. “Today was the first time I’ve seen the course. I had a day off on Tuesday and went to Wimbledon with my wife,” Fisher said. – AFP
Australia draw Kuwait in Asian Cup Australia have been drawn in Group B along with 1980 champions Kuwait, Indonesia and Oman in the final qualification round for the 15th Asian Cup to be held in Qatar in 2011. Twenty teams have been divided into five groups of four each with a home and away qualifying format beginning on January 14, 2009 and finishing on March 3, 2010. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Asian Cup finals. Thailand have been placed in Group E along with Iran, Jordan and Singapore. – AFP
Dhurakij Pundit begin in style Defending champions Dhurakij Pundit University started their title defence with a home victory over unfancied North Bangkok College in the round-robin stage of the men’s division in the Nation-Siam University Basketball League yesterday. Darongphan Apiromwilaichai was instrumental in Dhurakij Pundit’s winning start after he scored 19 points to help his team to a convincing 104-89 win. – Daily Xpress
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Evan Longoria went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs as the Rays beat Red Sox to complete their second three-game sweep.
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“I just want to get this behind me, because people have Tyson Gay’s name in their heads, saying ‘Asafa can’t beat him’ etc. So I just want to get this out of their heads.”
[On probable successor Vicente del Bosque] “What is certain is that he will do it well. He’s a coach who has won enough things.”
Fifth seed Russian Dementieva falls in semi-finals to ruthless Venus A F P , London
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enus Williams moved to within one match of a fifth Wimbledon singles title after beating Russia’s Elena Dementieva in straight sets 6-1 7-6 (7/3) in the semi-finals. Having steamrollered her rival in the opening set, the elder of the Williams sisters was given a tough workout in what was a slugfest of a second set, but she always looked to have a little in reserve against an opponent making her first appearance in the last four here. “She is a similar player to me with a lot of power so I knew I’d have to do what we both do a little better,” Williams said. For a player who frequently struggles with the tennis equivalent of the yips, Dementieva’s decision to serve first after winning the toss was unexpected. As it turned out, it was also unwise. Inside a minute, the Russian found herself 0-40 down, Williams claimed the break at the second attempt and that pretty much set the tone for a one-sided first set. Dementieva, the fifth seed, gave a better account of herself in the second, rallying from 2-0 down and then matching her opponent blow for blow until the tie-break, in which Williams was always in control.
Noppawan marches on
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Elena Dementieva lies on the court during her semi-final match against Venus Williams.
Teenage prodigy Noppawan Lertcheewakarn became the second Thai to reach the junior Wimbledon semi-final after Tamarine Tanasugarn, when she ousted Briton Naomi Broady 6-7 (6/8) 6-3 6-4 in the girls’ singles quarter-finals yesterday. The 17-year-old from Chiang Mai, world No 4 and seeded third, now has the chance to emulate Tamarine, who reached the final at the AllEngland Club in 1995. Noppawan will clash against unseeded Belgian Tamaryn Hendler in the semi-final.
Champion at Safin’s mercy A F P , London
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oger Federer’s Wimbledon waltz collides with the wild world of Marat Safin as the volatile Russian looks to complete his All England Club fairytale and stop the Swiss superstar in his elegant tracks. Federer tackles the former US Open and Australian Open champion in a mouthwatering semi-final with a historic sixth successive Wimbledon title tantalisingly within his grasp. It should be a stroll. After all he is the world No 1 and top seed while Safin came into the tournament at a humble 75 in the rankings. Federer has beaten Safin eight times in 10 meetings
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I NEVER LOOK AT MARAT AS 75 IN THE WORLD Roger Federer
and has not lost on grass for six years, 64 matches ago. But he also knows that the 28-year-old Safin is the game’s most unpredictable talent; a genius one day, a joke the next. Federer will also remember that when Safin clinched a shock Australian Open title in 2005, it was his title that the Russian took courtesy of a dramatic 5-7 6-4 5-7 7-6 (8/6) 9-7 win in the semis. “It was a great match and I went through unbelievable pain,” Federer recalled. “I was struggling with my feet and I could hardly run. I saw some highlights. I can’t believe how well we actually played.” Federer, an astute observer of the game, has nothing but respect for the giant Russian who stunned third seed Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the second round. “I never look at Marat as a 75 in the world,” said Federer who has reached the semi-finals without dropping a set. “That’s ridiculous and he knows that himself. He’s showing again what he can do. It’s just surprising he does it here at Wimbledon, because he used to dislike playing on this surface.”
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After joining Man City, Brazil hitman Jo tells pal Ronaldinho to follow suit THE GUARDIAN
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anchester City presented their £19 million record signing, the Brazilian striker Jo, with a promise of more major signings to come and manager Mark Hughes declaring himself “very encouraged” about the chances of Ronaldinho joining the Thaksin Shinawatra revolution. Months of negotiations have led to City provisionally agreeing a fee with Barcelona for Ronaldinho but they are still fighting through the enormous complexities of trying to sign one of football’s authentic superstars and dealing with the resultant commercial baggage and sponsorship issues. The process has no foreseeable conclusion and, worryingly for City, Ronaldinho was quoted as saying that he would
like to be reunited with Luiz Felipe Scolari, the former Brazil coach, at Chelsea. “It’s a different project we are offering [than Chelsea],” Hughes said. “This club is at a different stage of its development but maybe at this point of his career that will be a more interesting idea for him. “There are people questioning him right now and, who
XTRA NO ORDINARY JO >> The Brazilian striker has netted 30 goals in 53 matches for former club CSKA Moscow. >> At £19 million, Jo is the most expensive signing ever by Manchester City.
knows, maybe what we are doing here would be more attractive to him than joining an established side. We’re trying to present him with a project that he will feel is the right one for him. It’s an exciting option where he can be the standardbearer of this team, helping us to get where we want to be.”
A prolific goal machine The signing of Jo, the scorer of 30 goals in 53 appearances for CSKA Moscow, is another measure of Thaksin’s ambition and the negotiating skills of the club’s impressive new executive chairman, Garry Cook. The deal was put in place while Sven-Goran Eriksson was manager but Hughes insisted he was happy for it to be done above his head. “He’s an outstanding talent and we’re very excited by his acquisition,” said Hughes, before revealing that new contracts had provisionally been
agreed with captain Richard Dunne, and keeper Joe Hart. The 21-year-old Jo could also be useful in convincing Ronaldinho that a club who finished ninth in the Premier League last season and have yet to qualify for the Uefa Cup proper, are not beneath him. “He’s my friend and I hope he will join me here. We were on holiday together a few weeks ago and he told me there were many clubs interested in him,” Jo said. Photographs have shown Ronaldinho looking badly out of shape but Hughes did not seem concerned. “A lot of professionals are not in great fitness at this time of the year but, make no bones about it, if he did come to this club we would get him up to speed,” he said. Hughes’s comments coincided with Barcelona’s sporting director Txiki Begiristain’s admission that Ronaldinho and
,, RONALDINHO’S MY FRIEND AND I HOPE HE WILL JOIN ME AT MANCHESTER CITY Jo Samuel Eto’o might end up staying at the club. He said at the unveiling of Daniel Alves that “there is no news” on a deal for either player. “We are waiting for concrete offers from other clubs so that we can negotiate. I understand that this is difficult because there are not many clubs in the world willing to pay these amounts,” he said.
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Abramovich plots Arshavin ambush THE GUARDIAN
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Wisut has company at top A F P , Lipa City, Philippines
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hailand’s Wisut Artjanawat stayed in front at the Mount Malarayat Championship but was joined at the top of the leaderboard by defending champion Mars Pucay and Jay Bayron. First round leader Wisut fired a 69 at the par-72 Mount Malarayat Golf and Country
Club for a two-round aggregate of eight-under-par 136. Some heavy firepower from Filipinos Pucay and Bayron saw them catch the Thai after they carded rounds of 65, which set a new course record, and 66 respectively. Angelo Que shot a 67 and was one behind the leaders. Wisut, 26, began his round
on the back nine and made the turn in a disappointing two over par but birdied the fourth and his final three holes. “You can make a lot of birdies on this course, so if you make mistakes there is always a chance to recover. I’ll need to shoot some low scores over the next two rounds to have a chance,” Wisut said.
helsea are interested in signing the Russian midfielder Andrei Arshavin, according to reports. Club owner R o m a n Abramovich is believed to have personally intervened to ensure the Zenit St Petersburg playmaker, who shone at Euro 2008, will opt for a move to London over Barcelona or Real Madrid and is preparing a £12m bid. An unnamed source at Arshavin’s club was quoted as saying: “Chelsea have been in contact, a deal agreed and
Arshavin will fly to London to discuss personal terms.” Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo has met with Manchester United medical staff in order to assess the extent of his ankle injury. However, contrary to reports, no decision has been made as to whether he will require surgery that would force him to the sidelines for six weeks. “Procedures are in place to seek specialist advice, in order to finalise the treatment plan as soon as possible,” said a United club spokesman. It is the first time that the winger has met with Manchester United officials since reports linked him with a move to Real Madrid.
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‘THANK YOU, WIMBLEDON’ Tammy reveals how good show on grass in 2006 saved her career By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam D A I LY X P R E S S
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f it was not for Wimbledon, local sweetheart Tamarine Tanasugarn would have already turned her back on tennis two years ago. Plagued with injuries and depressed by bad performances, Tammy was mulling about quitting tennis before she bounced back on the surface she loves the most: at the grass of the All-England Club where she reached the third round in 2006 as a qualifier. “When you practice hard and still play bad, you wonder about the purpose of going on. So I rolled my last dice at Wimbledon. It turned out that my career was not over,” said Tammy who received a celebrity welcome on her return yesterday amid huge attention from fans and the media. And it was on the Wimbledon lawns where she climbed to the zenith of her career by reaching the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam for the first time. Her name was also recorded in the Wimbledon
Tamarine Tanasugarn is crowded by fans and journalists upon her arrival.
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Hall of Fame as the first ever Thai quarter-finalist. “Unquestionably being in the last eight at Wimbledon is the peak of my career. Two years ago when I was at a low, I wouldn’t have imagined this,” added Tamarine who returned
home Bt7 million richer from prize money won in Holland, where she won her second trophy, and from Wimbledon. At 31, her best tennis has arrived unusually late compared to fellow players who display their best tennis in their early
20s. Despite being counted as the oldest among the last-16 players in the grass Major this year, Tamarine considers herself the wisest of them all. “When you are older, you have been through a lot of things more than other girls.”
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Thai boxers tipped to claim gold
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Thailand boxing boss Thana Chaiprasit believes the country’s hopes of winning a gold medal at the Beijing Olympics rely on those who have been successful in previous editions. The amateur boxing team claimed one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal at the 2004 Games in Athens. “I’m optimistic that one of the boxers will bring home a gold medal. I believe that our female weightlifters will do a good job in Beijing, too, and should bring home a medal in these Games,” Thana added. Meanwhile, telecom service provider AIS announced that it will award every gold medallist Bt100,000. Silver and bronze winners will get Bt50,000 and Bt30,000 respectively. In addition, AIS is giving mobile telephones and SIM cards worth Bt1,500 to all medal winners and their coaches. AIS promises further incentives for athletes by handing them SIM cards as well as cards for officials and the local news media participating at Beijing. Fans using AIS in Beijing during the Games will get a 50-per-cent discount. D A I LY X P R E S S
HOME SWEET HOME Despite jetlag, coach Nataphon plots two wins on familiar territory
Milan Notturna (all distances in metres) Men 100: 1 Simeon Williamson (USA) 10.27 seconds; 2 Ronald Pognon (FRA) 10.28; 3 Jacques Riparelli (ITA) 10.28 110 hurdles: 1 Andy Turner(GBR) 13.68; 2 Dimitri Bascou (FRA) 13.69; 3 Yevgeniy Borisov (RUS) 13.83 400 A: 1 Martin Rooney(GBR) 45.44; 2 Elwis Banda (ZIM) 45.82; 3 Ato Stephens(USA) 45.87 400 B: 1 Fiorenzo Moscatelli (ITA) 47.26; 2 Marco Marsadri (ITA) 47.56; 3 Christian Lancini (ITA) 47.67 800: 1 Michael Rimmer(GBR) 1 min 46.10 s; 2 Samson Ngoepe(RSA) 1:46.70; 3 Rene Herms (GER) 1:46.83 1,500:1 Deresse Mekonnen (ETH) 3:34.02; 2 Vickson Polonet (KEN) 3:36.45; 3 Moses Barmasai(KEN) 3:37.62 5,000:1 James Kwalia (QAT) 13:11.36; 2 Jonathan Komen (KEN) 13:12.02; 3 Alex Oleitiptip (KEN) 13:12.18
Nataphon Srisamutnak expects a tough battle in the Bangkok tournament.
By Preechachan Wiriyanupappong D A I LY X P R E S S
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ataphon Srisamutnak’s girls have vowed to go great guns in the FIVB World Grand Prix third leg, targeting two victories in front of home crowds at The Mall Bangkapi’s MCC Hall. The third leg of the tournament simultaneously starts today in three cities – Group G in Bangkok (Cuba, Germany, Kazakhstan and Thailand), Group H in Taipei (Italy, USA, Turkey and Poland) and Group I in Macao (China, Brazil, Japan and Dominican Republic). In today’s games, Thailand take on Kazakhstan at 2pm, while Cuba play Germany at 5pm. It was against Kazakhstan that Thailand lost 1-3 at the World Olympic Qualification Tournament in Japan shattering their dreams of making it to the Olympics. On his team’s chances,
RESULTS athletics
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5K walk: 1 Ivano Brugnetti (ITA) 19:07.72; 2 Alex Schwazer (ITA) 19:38.09; 3 Matteo Giupponi (ITA) 20:07.66 Women 100: 1 Rakia Al Gasrha (BRN) 11.12; 2 Vida Anim(GHA) 11.29; 3 Vincenza Cali (ITA) 11.35 100 hurdles: 1 Nevin Yanit (TUR) 12.79; 2 Derval O’Rourke (IRL) 12.93; 3 Andrea Bliss(JAM) 12.94 400: 1 Nicole Sanders (GBR) 50.88; 2 Libania Grenot (ITA) 51.16; 3 Amantle Montsho (BOT) 51.23 800: 1 Jemma Simpson (GBR) 1:59.17; 2 Elisa Cusma Piccione(ITA) 1:59.22; 3 Amina Ait Hammou (MAR) 2:00.33 High jump: 1 Antonietta Di Martino(ITA) 1.97 m; 2 Viktoriya Klyugina (RUS) 1.97; 3 Svetlana Shkolina (RUS)1.95 Triple jump 1: Magdelin Martinez (ITA) 14.33; 2 Yamile Aldama (SUD) 14.22; 3 Anastasia Taranova (RUS) 14.09 Shot put: 1 Irina Tarasova (RUS) 18.45; 2 Assunta Legnante (ITA) 18.22; 3 Anca Heltne (ROM)18.12 Pole vault:1 Anastasia Shvedova (RUS) 4.65; 2 Olga Golubchikova (RUS) 4.60; 3 Aleksandra Kiryashova RUS 4.40
Nataphon said that a daunting task awaits his girls. “It will be tough. Every team participating in the WGP is strong. It’s therefore not easy to win against any team,” he said. “Also, many players in my team have suffered from jetlag caused by the long journey from the second leg in Poland
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to Bangkok. However, it’s our priority to win against at least two teams. I hope my girls will do their best in front of the home crowd,” he said. Cuban head coach Antonio Perdomo Estrella said that his girls have to make a clean sweep in the remaining three matches to make sure his side
qualifies for the grand finals in Japan from July 9 to 13. Kazakh coach Viktor Zhuravlev admitted that his team is yet to win a single set after the first two legs. He expected his girls to gain valuable experience in improving the team’s tactics and techniques ahead of the Beijing Olympics.
Howard gives Braves the blues Ryan Howard hit a three-run homer and Pat Burrell added a solo shot as the Philadelphia Phillies survived a scare to beat the Atlanta Braves.
baseball MLB Philadelphia 8-3 Atlanta Washington 9-6 Florida Pittsburgh 6-5 Cincinnati LA Dodgers 7-6 Houston NY Mets 7-4 St Louis Colorado 4-0 San Diego Milwaukee 8-6 Arizona San Francisco 2-1 Chicago Cubs
cricket Asia Cup Pakistan 309-2 (Younis Khan 123 not out, Misbah-ul-Haq 70 not out) b India 308-7 (MS Dhoni 76, Rohit Sharma 58) by eight wickets
golf Mount Malarayat C’ship Second round (a denotes amateur) 136 - Wisut Artjanawat (THA) 67-69, Mars Pucay (PHI) 71-65,
Jay Bayron (PHI) 70-66 137 - Angelo Que (PHI) 70-67 138 - Marvin Dumandan (PHI) 70-68, Atthaphon Prathummanee (THA) 68-70 139 - Randy Garalde (PHI) 71-68, Rey Pagunsan (PHI) 71-68, Ebarra Quiachon (PHI) 70-69 140 - Namchok Tantipokakul (THA) 69-71, Cookie Lao (PHI) 68-72, Omar Dunca (PHI) 69-71, Rufino Bayron (PHI) (a) 68-72, Gene Bondoc (PHI) 72-68
swimming US Olympic trials Men 200m butterfly: 1 Michael Phelps 1:52.20; 2 Gil Stovall 1:53.86; 3 Davis Tarwater 1:54.46 Women 200m freestyle: 1 Katie Hoff 1:55.88; 2 Allison Schmitt 1:55.92; 3 Julia Smit 1:56.73 200m individual medley: 1 Katie Hoff 2:09.71; 2 Natalie Coughlin 2:10.32; 3 Ariana Kukors 2:10.40
tennis
Wimbledon Men’s quarter-finals Roger Federer (SUI x1) b Mario Ancic (CRO) 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 Marat Safin (RUS) b Feliciano Lopez (ESP x31) 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 Rafael Nadal (ESP x2) b Andy Murray (GBR x12) 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 Women’s doubles quarter-finals Serena Williams/Venus Williams (USA/USA x11) b Bethanie Mattek/Sania Mirza (USA/IND (x13) 6-4, 6-3 Lisa Raymond/Samantha Stosur (USA/AUS x16) b Ekaterina Makarova/Selima Sfar (RUS/TUN) 6-4, 6-3 Cara Black/Liezel Huber (ZIM/USA x1) b Victoria Azarenka/Shahar Peer (BLR/ISR x6) 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) Nathalie Dechy/Casey Dellacqua (FRA/AUS) b Nuria Llagostera Vives/Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez (ESP/ESP) 6-2, 6-7 (6/8), 6-4 Mixed doubles quarter-finals Jamie Murray/Liezel Huber (GBR/USA x12) b Daniel Nestor/Chia-Jung Chuang (CAN/TPE x2) 6-4, 7-5
ON TV Volleyball World Grand Prix Thailand vs Kazakhstan 2pm/Truesport3 Cuba vs Germany 5pm/Truesport3
Tennis Wimbledon
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The Games, the first to include sex testing for ladies, was blessed with many heroines. Mexico’s Enriqueta Basilio became the first woman to light the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony. Eulalia Rolinska (Poland), Gladys de Seminario (Peru) and Nuria Ortiz (Mexico) were the first women to compete in shooting.
GREAT OLYMPIC MOMENTS IN TIME ... supported by Omega 75 years as Olympic Timekeeper Phelps falls short of a golden target Michael Phelps gets a taste of gold in Athens.
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t the 2004 Athens Olympics, American swimmer Michael Phelps succeeded Aussie Ian Thorpe by becoming the most successful athlete of the Games, winning six gold and two bronze medals. Phelps had arrived in the openair arena in Athens with the aim of emulating Mark Spitz, who had won seven gold medals in 1972. However, his hopes of achieving such a feat, for which a sponsor had offered a reward of US$1 million, were dashed after the third event: Thorpe won the ‘Race of the Century’, beating Pieter van den Hoogenbrand and Phelps in the 200m freestyle final. Since the USA had only finished third in the 4x100m freestyle relay, Phelps managed to get his hands on six gold medals only.
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No miracle for Pistorius in Milan race Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius slowed on the final straight in his first able-bodied race in nearly a year, finishing fourth and well outside the Olympic qualifying time. The South African finished with a time of 47.78 seconds in the 400 metre B race at the Milan Notturna meet. The time he needs to qualify for the Olympics is 45.55s. “I’m disappointed with my time. I’ve only had a month and a half to train, but I didn’t expect it to be this bad. I let myself down. I’ve got to be realistic. It’s starting to look impossible,” he said. Pistorius only resumed training six weeks ago when a sports arbitration court ruled that he was eligible to run in Beijing. A P
King James leads US hunt for gold A F P , Washington
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hen it comes to medals, a bronze will not be good enough this time for Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James and his teammates on the US Olympic squad of NBA stars. The Americans had lost only twice in Olympic history, and never with an NBA line-up, until 2004 in Athens where they were beaten
three times and settled for a bronze medal. James spent most of his time watching from the bench. That disappointment led USA Basketball to elicit a three-year commitment from players that began with the 2006 World Championships, where James played a key role on a US team who lost a semi-final to Greece and settled for
James
third. Now the Beijing Olympics offer US NBA stars a chance at vindication and the opportunity to reclaim their supremacy. “Four years ago, I wasn’t put in the position I could care. I didn’t get to go out and play the way I could. This time I’m a captain and I know we are going to be a very tough team to beat,” James said.
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HOPEFLOATS Dwain Chambers’s lawyers have launched an appeal to overturn the tainted British sprinter’s lifetime ban from the Olympics.
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Venus Williams moved to within one match of a fifth Wimbledon singles title after overcoming Russia’s Elena Dementieva in the semis 6-1 7-6 (7/3). >PAGE 34
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Blues owner eyes Arshavin
Tammy reveals Wimbledon joy
Russian playmaker Andrei Arshavin may have gone public about his preference to join Barcelona but Chelsea’s billionaire owner Roman Abramovich is plotting a strong bid to lure him to the Bridge. >PAGE 37
In 2006, tennis hero Tamarine Tanasugarn wondered if continuing was worth the pain. Despite disappointing results, a good show at Wimbledon inspired her to fight. The rest, as they say, is history. >PAGE 37