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WEEKEND TRAVEL Soak in the sunset or make plans for a perfect Loy Krathong with THE FUN section
CATCH A SHOW LISTEN AS ‘SITA SINGS THE BLUES’ PAGE 15
SPEARED BY CRUELTY A macaque monkey impaled by an arrow 10 days ago met with kinder treatment at the hands of humans yesterday. >PAGE 2
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RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS are crammed into a 2km corridor around Bangkok’s mass transit systems
TIDES OF HISTORY
Scientists find evidence of a huge tsunami that hit Thailand 600 years ago AFP
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massive Indian Ocean tsunami, similar in size to the monster that claimed a quarter of a million lives in 2004, smashed into Thailand and Indonesia around 600 years ago, scientists believe. The evidence comes from deposits of sand washed inland by colossal waves and preserved under layers of coastal peat, according to studies published in Thursday’s issue of Nature.
Fault ripped open The 2004 tsunami was triggered by an earthquake of 9.2 magnitude that ripped open the Sunda Trench – the fault that zigzags up the eastern side of the Indian Ocean – along 1,500 kilometres. Around 220,000 people were killed in a dozen countries. The two teams pored over coastal areas in Indonesia and Thailand, seeking sheets of sand that had been deposited in past tsunamis but had been left undisturbed by wind, rivers, storms, animals or humans.
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carbon-dating organic debris collected just below the deposit. The Thai sand sheet was dated to AD13001450 and was probably left by the last big forerunner to the 2004 tsunami. Norwegian geologist Stein Bondevik said it was vital to confirm what these studies indicated – that it may take some 600 years for stress to build on the Sunda Trench to the point that a 2004-style quake is unleashed. “Inhabitants might consider the benefits of living close to the sea as greater than the risks of a catastrophic tsunami that will not return for many generations,” he said. “Also, it does not make sense to invest in a warning system for devastating tsunamis if they recur so infrequently. “But smaller tsunamis may well happen more often, and a warning system could save lives during such events.”
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n adult long-tailed macaque that was shot in the face with an arrow by a group of young people almost 10 days ago has finally been caught for treatment. Staff of the Wildlife Friends Foundation in Kao Lookchang, Petchaburi, used a tranquilliser gun to catch the creature, who had been cowering in its troupe after its ordeal at human hands. The arrow penetrated 11 centimetres into the head of the macaque and had been lodged
there since around the 19th of this month.
Shot at for ‘fun’ Long-tailed macaques are considered a pest in some areas, and sometimes shot at with sling-shots. In this case however, villagers have said that the monkey was a victim of local youths who like to shoot at the macaques for “fun”. Members of the local community of Khao Thamon near the city of Petchaburi said that
THE MACAQUE WAS OPERATED ON AN HOUR AFTER HIS CAPTURE AND THE METAL ARROW WAS REMOVED WITHOUT ANY COMPLICATIONS though macaques raid their crops and sometimes even invade their houses, the preferred way of scaring them off is with stuffed crocodile toys placed on the roofs of cars and houses.
In recovery The macaque was operated on an hour after his capture and the metal arrow was removed without any complications. It is recovering at the Wildlife Friends Foundation rescue centre.
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225 The number of tricks performed in two minutes by Eldon D Wigton – the world’s fastest magician
b r i e f ly Sarkozy loses voodoo battle
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy lost a court case seeking to halt sales of a novelty voodoo kit that contained a doll in his likeness, needles and a guidebook. The voodoo doll “falls within the authorised boundaries of freedom of expression and humour” the judge said in a decision refusing to ban the dolls. – Bloomberg
A Peruvian shaman holds a photo of US Republican presidential candidate John McCain during a ritual to send good vibes to their favourite candidate on La Herradura beach in Lima. Nine of the 11 faith-healers from the Apus-Inka healers’ association predict an Obama victory.
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new ethics complaint has been filed against Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, accusing the Alaska governor of abusing her power by charging the state when her children travelled with her. The complaint alleges that Palin used her official position as governor for personal gain. Reports last week said Palin charged the state more than US$21,000 (Bt731,096) for her three daughters’ commercial flights, including events where they were not invited and later ordered their expense forms amended to specify official state business. In some cases, Palin also has charged the state for hotel rooms for the girls.
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OBAMA SET FOR A MAGICAL WIN Peruvian faith-healers foresee victory for the Democratic presidential hopeful A P , Lima
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arack Obama apparently can count on the support of a majority of Peruvian faith healers. Each of the 11 shamans in a Peruvian faith-healing organisation said on Wednesday they have foreseen victory in the United States presidential race – nine for Democrat Obama and two for his Republican rival John McCain. Blowing incense over a sacred llama fetus perched on a bed of coca leaves next to posters of the leading candi-
dates, the shamans shook rattles, chanted “up, Obama, up!” and threw flowers at their images.
Spirit supporters “Obama is growing stronger, I’ve seen that he has the spiritual support of Martin Luther King and John F Kennedy to protect him,” president of the Apus-Inka healers association Juan Osco said. “He’s going to win.” Mary Gomez, a healer from the city of Chiclayo, said she has seen that Obama “will win
and he will change history ... he is going to help all the Latinos living in the United States”. The shamans whistled, chanted and rubbed both posters with Andean spirittotems, crucifixes, a statue of a dark-skinned Jesus and other idols to scare away bad spirits and negative energies they said might prevent a fair and democratic election. “We are cleansing both of them so that on November 4, the person that the US really deserves wins,” Osco said. “We have seen that if the election is not fair, there will be another global economic crisis, war and despair.”
Man wants to wed cartoon character A Japanese man has enlisted hundreds of people in a campaign to allow marriages between humans and cartoon characters, saying he feels more at ease in the “twodimensional world”. Comic books are immensely popular in Japan, with some fictional characters becoming celebrities or even sex symbols. – AFP
British princes have a date with Bond British Princes William and Harry attended the world premiere of the new James Bond thriller, “Quantum of Solace”. The princes, dressed in dinner jackets and cheered by fans, joined star Daniel Craig and other celebrities on the red carpet in London’s Leicester Square. They spent about half an hour greeting cast and crew inside cinema. – AP
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Park camping restrictions Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your year-end vacation. The government’s National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department will soon limit tourist camping in all the national parks. Meanwhile, check out its accommodation database at www.DNP.go.th to book a room or a place to pitch your tent. If you need official help, call (02) 562 0760.
Planning for Loy Krathong Loy Krathong will be celebrated in grand style along the Chao Phya River in Bangkok and across the country. If you want to find the best spots, have a look at www. TourismThailand.org.
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Got a beach,have a ball Phuket’s Karon Beach will host an international beach volleyball tournament from November 5 to 9. Part of the SWATCH FIVB WORLD TOUR, the Phuket Thailand Women’s Open is Southeast Asia’s biggest. It’s a mix of athletics, action, beauty and parties with squads from Brazil, the US, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, the Netherlands and Australia, as well as our own.
Drive Thailand Discover Thailand on four wheels with “Weekend Drives”, a guidebook for road trips around Bangkok that has just hit the shops. Written by The Nation’s travel writers, the compact Englishlanguage guide combines 22 routes, both popular and less well known. They range from a “wine route” in Nakhon Ratchasima to a quick escape to the Saohai countryside, with plenty more besides. Each route is packed full of handpicked highlights and itineraries to help weekenders make the most of a short trip. The guidebook is priced Bt230 and available at good book stores.
Browse before you go Until the end of December, some of the national parks are closed, either partially or entirely. These include the waterfall areas in Khao Sok, the Klong Yan Nature Trail and all islands in the Andaman Sea. Before you pack, better consult www.DNP.go.th.
Sunset turns into a business for one Japanese city by Kyoko Hasegawa AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE MATSUE, Japan
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small Japanese city with no prominent industries believes it has hit upon a novel resource to boost its fortunes in tough economic times – the sunset. Matsue, a city of 193,000 people on the southwest of Japan’s main island of Honshu, has set up what it believes is a first-ofits-kind sunset forecast, giving weekly previews of whether there is a view to enjoy. The sunset is hardly a new resource for Matsue, which lies on
the banks of inland Lake Shinji. Lafcadio Hearn, the Greekborn writer who later took on the Japanese name Yakumo Koizumi, was said to have loved the sundown when he lived in Matsue in the late 19th century. Apart from that accolade, however, Matsue’s sunset has until now drawn little recognition in Japan, let alone overseas. “The city’s only industry that is brisk is tourism,” says Hajime Fujii, a municipal official who is in charge of the forecast. “The idea came out of enthusiasm to maximise the use of the sunset.”
The project, launched in August 2007, appears to have worked. Last year the number of foreign visitors to the city jumped by 41.5 per cent to 34,898, with the difference made up in the final months of 2007 after the website launched. On its website, the city issues forecasts for the coming week. The ratings range from certainty to the impossibility of seeing the sunset. The data comes from the Japan Meteorological Agency, but the assessments are the work of city officials, who insist that sometimes the sunset is
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MILLION DEGREES CELSIUS The temperature at the centre of the sun.
One of hip-hop’s biggest stars glitters next week in Bangkok. >Page 8
Good deal Sweet honeymoon
Foresta, a new nine-room resort in Pran Buri, offers a three-day/two-night Honeymoon Sweet package at Bt7,190. Included are daily American breakfast for two, one dinner set for two, two cocktails and coffee and ice cream, wi-fi Internet and use of bicycle. The promotion is available on weekdays, with an additional Bt700 payable on Friday and Saturday night. It’s valid until April 30. Call (032) 630678, e-mail info@forestaresort.com, visit www.ForestaResort.com.
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Chalet in the sand
XTRA KEEPING THE VIEW >> In 2004, Matsue successfully fought against the construction of a windpower plant in a neighbouring city . >> This month, the city’s hold the first “sunset summit” to explain how to use the resource.
more beautiful when it rains or is cloudy than at the end of sunny days. The forecast enjoys 7,000 page views a month. The city
has also built a special lakeside park to enjoy the view. Matsue, like many other small Japanese cities, has been trying to promote tourism as a
way to make up for its lack of industry. Other cities have done everything from building modern art complexes to promoting local seafood.
Take advantage of the special rates available from now till January to treat your family or loved one to a stay at the Nern Chalet boutique hotel. Located on a secluded beach and run by a friendly Thai family, Nern Chalet has been a favourite among holidaymakers for more than two decades. Prices for a one-night stay with breakfast for two or four (for family suites) run from Bt5,800 to Bt18,900. Long-stay rates are also available. Find it all at www.NernChalet.com.
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‘HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3: SENIOR YEAR’ was the top film at the North American box office last week, earning US$42 million.
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KNOWS One of hip-hop’s pioneering giants rolls in – no ‘Endtroductions’ necessary By Manta Klangboonkrong D A I LY X P R E S S
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t’s been a long time coming, but DJ Shadow is hitting the decks in Bangkok. The Californian will finally be at Club Culture on Wednesday. Shadow – real name Josh Davis – gained prominence with his experimental hip-hop, sampling funk, rock, ambient and even jazz and soul music, with the likes of Kurtis Mantronik, Steinski and Prince Paul as influences. “Endtroducing ...”, his 1996 full-length debut garnered him global acclaim as the first completely sampled album, made entirely with an Akai MPC60 12-bit sampling drum machine, a pair of turntables and a Pro Tools program. Shadow followed that with a string of popular albums, all featuring eclectic hiphop mixes, in collaboration with UNKLE, Cut Chemist, Quantum Collective, Blackalicious, Zack de la Rocha, Mos Def and Dr Octagon, who’s better known as Kool Keith. His well-respected pieces that set the trend for the younger generation include “Pre-emptive Strike”, “Dark Days”, “The Private Press” and “The Outsider”. “To me, what hip-hop stood for was unity through music,” Shadow once told Techno Online. “On a physical basis, it manifests itself in people like Bambaataa. He was called the peacemaker because he encouraged all the gangs from New York to stop fighting over turf and start rallying around with music instead. This may sound corny, but it actually happened, you know!”
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TO ME,WHAT HIP-HOP STOOD FOR WAS UNITY THROUGH MUSIC. DJ Shadow
XTRA REPRESENT! >> DJ Shadow performs on Wednesday at Club Culture on Sri Ayutthaya Road, near the Phya Thai Skytrain station. >> Tickets are Bt580 in advance at the club, at the Sripoom Espresso Bar on Khao San Road and at Cafe de Moc on Ratchadamnoen Road. Wait till that night and you pay Bt1,000 at the door. A free drink is included. >> Call (02) 642 5499 or head to www.Club-CultureBKK.com.
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‘BLACK ICE’, the new album by AC/DC, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart. It was the band’s first No 1 album since 1982.
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COURTESY OF THE WORLD FILM FESTIVAL OF BANGKOK
The World Film Festival of Bangkok will show its closing movie tomorrow night – a free, open-air screening of “Shine a Light”, Martin Scorsese’s rousing concert film, capturing the Rolling Stones in New York on their 2006 “Bigger Bang” tour. The show is in Siam Paragon’s Parc Paragon. Starting at 7pm, there will also be the winners of the festival’s “look alike” contest. You’re encouraged to dress up in rock ’n’ rock style to join the party. The World Film Festival of Bangkok continues until Sunday at Paragon Cineplex. See www.WorldFilmBKK.com.
Goldie freebie UB RADIO is a sugar daddy. It’s giving away five pairs of tickets worth Bt500 each to Goldie’s show tomorrow night at 808 on RCA. All you have to do is visit www.UBRadio.net/register and then cross your fingers. Make sure to get your name on the database by 10.30 tonight. Winners will be announced on the website. 808 is in RCA zone C. Bring your ID. Call (02) 203 1043; visit www.808Bangkok.com.
You too can be exclusive TOP ASIAN DJS Aldrin and Hong jet into town to spin at Chivas Terminal’s big party on next Friday night. The rooftop Nest Bar at Le Fenix Hotel will turn into a dance club with free-flowing drinks and music all night long. The party is by invitation only, but if you’re one of the first five to send an e-mail with your name and phone number to xpressquiz@gmail.com, you’ll get a pair of tickets. The winners will be announced on Thursday.
Win a chance to see DJ Hong spin at an exclusive party next Friday
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Led Zeppelin will tour and record new album without singer Robert Plant, the British band’s bassist tells BBC radio A G E N C I E S , London
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ritish rock band Led Zeppelin will return to recording and touring – without singer and frontman Robert Plant, bassist John Paul Jones told BBC radio earlier this week. Jones said he, guitarist Jimmy Page and late drummer John Bonham’s son Jason were trying out different singers. Plant has repeatedly voiced his reluctance to join in a full reunion after a mammoth one-off gig at the O2 Arena in London last December. “We want to do it. It’s sounding great and we want to get on and get out there,” Jones told BBC. “There would be a record and a tour, but everyone has to be on board.” Jones said they’re not searching for a Plant replica. “It’s got to be right. There’s no point in just finding another Robert,” he said. “You could get that out of a tribute band, but we don't want to be our own tribute band.”
Not exactly Zep Band spokesman Chris Goodman declined to comment on the plans to tour and record.
Art and music collectives including Panda Records, Bangkok Art Map and NoSpace Gallery launch an open exhibition titled “We Art Army” tonight at Phra Nakorn Bar on Rajdamnoen Road. All four levels of the bar will be showing works by young local young artists while live DJ sets keep the groove going all night. The party starts at 7 and the exhibition is on view until December 1. Call (02) 622
WE WANT TO DO IT. IT’S SOUNDING GREAT AND WE WANT TO GET ON AND GET OUT THERE. John Paul Jones However, promoter Harvey Goldsmith, who he has worked with the band in the past, said it should not tour without Plant under its original name. “If they’re going out with another singer it’s not exactly Led Zeppelin.” Plant is touring with American country artist Alison Krauss following a well-received album together. In a statement on his website, Plant said he had “no intention whatsoever” of touring with anyone else for at least the next two years.
Bollywood comedy “Golmaal Returns”, the
follow-up to the 2006 hit Bollywood comedy, opens this weekend, and you can see it in Bangkok. Directed by Rohit Shetty and starring Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi, Kareena Kapoor and Amrita Arora, it screens at 8 tonight at SFX Emporium. It’s on at SF World Cinema at CentralWorld at 8 tomorrow and at 4 and 7.15 on Sunday. It’ll have a Hindi soundtrack with English subtitles. Tickets go on sale at the venue one hour before showtime. Call (02) 225 7500 or see www.BollywoodThai.com.
Behemoth cancels Polish metal outfit
Behemoth’s concert, which was scheduled for Wednesday night in Bangkok, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. If you’ve already bought a ticket, take it to Thaiticketmajor for a full refund. Call (02) 262 3456.
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Sean Penn
No solace in ‘Quantum’ Despite comments from Daniel Craig that 007 could go bi, Bond remains decidedly hetero
Penn and Milk
By Paisarn Likhitpreechakul
Sean Penn will play Harvey Milk in Gus Van Sant’s upcoming film “Milk”, with James Franco (“Spider-Man”) portraying his long-time partner. The first openly gay man elected to any substantial political office , Milk was elected to the San Francisco board of supervisors in 1977 and was gunned down inside City Hall along with mayor George Mos-cone a year later. A streetcar in the city has been named after him.
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It’s all in the mind A team of Australian and American researchers recently claimed to have found a gene that plays a role in transsexuality. They reportedly found that maleto-female transsexuals were more likely to have a longer version of the AR gene, by a 55.4 to 47.6 per cent ratio, which may result in a weakening in the brain to detect testosterone. The scientists say this “masculinises” the brain during early development.
For better, for worse A newly released study of same-sex couples who have married in the 13 months since gay weddings became legal in Massachusetts reveals the most common reasons for tying the knot to be obtaining legal protections and making a public statement of commitment. The biggest obstacles to marriage are lack of family approval and difficulties planning and paying for the wedding. The 263 people in this survey had been in same-sex relationships an average of 7.5 years.
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ven before he became the most gay-friendly 007 ever, Daniel Craig was no stranger to gay fans. He starred as Francis Bacon’s gay lover in 1998’s “Love Is the Devil” and exchanged samesex kisses in “Infamous”. A survey by a British gay-dating website found him the actor gay men most wanted to date, beating Jude Law, Colin Farrell and Ewan McGregor. Not long after the release of “Casino Royale”, Craig was asked whether he thought the infamous lady’s man should go bisexual. He replied, “Why not? I think in this day and age fans would accept it.” That was enough to have many of us fantasising about 007 frolicking with a “Bond boy” in the next instalment. Surely if the epitome of uber-sexuality himself turned 0069, no straight men would be out of reach. Never Say Never Again! In fact, it’s hardly a stretch to imagine that a spy would
have to feign same-sex attraction in his career to get a job done – in and out of bed. How many times have we seen sex used as a decoy in the Bond franchise? Disappointingly, though, “Quantum of Solace” doesn’t seem to care for such intrigues. Ironically, Britain’s domestic spy agency MI5, in real life,
now goes after gays as part of a recruitment drive that also seeks to attract women, minorities and people with language skills. This is a complete 180-degree turn from the height of the Cold War, when gays were shunned as security threats vulnerable to blackmail. In many other countries,
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IRONICALLY, BRITAIN’S DOMESTIC SPY AGENCY MI5,IN REAL LIFE,NOW GOES AFTER GAYS AS PART OF A RECRUITMENT DRIVE THAT ALSO SEEKS TO ATTRACT WOMEN,MINORITIES AND PEOPLE WITH LANGUAGE SKILLS. law enforcement agencies seek to hire LGBT officers because they are more sensitive to the plight of LGBT people who suffer from hate crime committed by homophobes – some of whom are uniformed themselves. But in Thailand, a mere hint that there are gay men serving the country has sent some into a rage. The police threatened problems for Poj Anont when the original plot of “Bangkok Love Story” was revealed to involve a gay uniformed policeman. In their minds, Thai gays only deserve to be hairdressers.
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Bangkok Community Theatre’s last production of the year promises to kill us with its deadly comic timing By Pawit Mahasarinand SPECIAL TO D A I LY X P R E S S
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n American playwright Ira Levin’s masterpiece “Deathtrap”, Sidney, a thriller writer, is running out of ideas. When his protege Clifford submits a far better script, he jokes with his wife Myra that he should kill Clifford and steal the plot. In his Connecticut living room, he actually does that, but Clifford returns for revenge as a ghost and... well, let’s not spoil it here. All you need to know is that the plot twists on, piling up more fun for the audience. The play debuted in 1978 and became the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway, but film buffs will remember the 1982 movie adaptation starring Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve.
WE HOPE TO FRIGHTEN THE AUDIENCE AT JUST THE RIGHT TIME AND LEAVE THEM WONDERING JUST WHO DONE IT. Raymond Possick
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“Building suspense means convincing the audience the situation is real,” says director Raymond Possick, who’s making his directorial debut with this Bangkok Community Theatre production. “The focus of the show is to capture the nuances of human nature to bring the characters to life. By doing so, we hope to frighten the audience at just the right time and leave them wondering just who done it.” Possick says that one secret behind the success of this genre is “actors with good medical insurance!”
“You can expect to see guns, knives, swords, crossbows, axes and even a mace on stage. During the rehearsal, you never know which actor may get clobbered.” “Seriously, timing is everything in a comic mystery. When you have an audience on the edge of their seats, too long a pause and you bore them, too short a pause and you don’t build up enough tension.” For the complete interview, visit http://blog.nationmultimedia.com/danceandtheatre.
XTRA DEADLY WHODUNIT >> “Deathtrap” performs next Thursday to Saturday at MIFA, Sukhumvit Soi 39 (BTS: Phrom Phong). >> Showtime is 8pm. >> Tickets are Bt500,
bookable by calling (087) 598 1915 or e-mailing bct_ deathtrap@yahoo.com.
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clubscene Overdoze Tonight 808 RCA, Zone C (02) 203 1043 www.808Bangkok.com Bangkok’s most respected DJs – resident Knatz and Soundelement crew – play the freshest beats at this Halloween special. Open bar all night. Entry is Bt600 for guys and Bt400 for girls.
A Twisted Thai Halloween Tonight Long Table 25 Floor of Column Building, Sukhumvit Soi 16 (BTS: Asoke) Call (02) 302 2557-9 www.LongTableBangkok.com Dine and drink at this upscale dining establishment restaurant in your scariest or sexiest outfit to win special prizes. Reservations recommended.
Ghosts, Glitz & Glamour Tonight BarSu Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit (BTS: Asoke) www.SheratonGrandeSukhumvit.com Call (02) 649 8358 Be ghostly and glamorous while mingling with the scary crowd for Halloween night and enjoy a vast selection of drinks and snacks. Entry for non-members is Bt500 with one drink. Free entry plus two guests for members.
Halloween Havoc Tonight Q Bar Sukhumvit Soi 11 (BTS: Nana) (02) 252 3274 www.QBarBangkok.com Dress code; ID Heaven and hell are at Q Bar tonight. Heavenly party is upstairs while the underworld bash is on in the club. Entry is Bt600 with costume and Bt800 without, inclusive of two drinks.
The Nut House Halloween Tonight Park Bridge Third floor, Patpong Soi 2 (BTS: Sala Daeng) Call (02) 236 5006; www.TheParkBridge.com
DJ TLR from Holland and DJ NHJ from Australia are featured for this scary electro night, which also offers glimpses of ghetto tech, nu disco and acid house. Admission is free.
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dancing dead d Corpses rise up, Draculas get down and funky ghouls haunt the dance floor – it must be Halloween! By Manta Klangboonkrong D A I LY X P R E S S
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hoopee – this year’s Halloween night falls on a Friday! Some of you might have warmed up at one of the pre-Halloween parties around town during the past week, But tonight is the big night for ghoulish freaks to party, and fortunately there are loads of fun Halloween bashes to rattle your bones at.
Something’s under the Bed! Bed Supperclub on Sukhumvit Soi 11 is normally the haunt of the “beautiful people”, but it plays host to a night of the living dead this evening. Look under the bed and be very afraid. Entry is Bt1,000 with two drinks. Don’t forget to dress up and bring a lot of treats.
Party with a vampire Further up, on Sukhumvit Soi 1, Moroccan bar Gazebo transforms into “The Castle of Doom” with a rooftop Dracula’s den complete with an orgy of blood and devils. The special Halloween menu is dripping with blood curry, snake rolls and eyeball mash (yuk!). Bloody cocktails are served later on. For a demonic dessert there are sexy freaks dancing on the tables while DJs Florian and Stefanie work the deck. The Bt300 entry gets you a bloody cocktail.
Hip-hop horror Club Culture on Sri Ayutthaya Road celebrates Halloween with a special DJ set by Slacker, aka Shem Mccauley. At the cutting edge of the UK’s hip-hop scratch scene, McCauley has worked with Fatboy Slim and DJ Carl Cox. His “Rock the Discotek” and “Stomp” both became international club classics. A ticket with a drink is Bt350 for those with a costume, Bt450 for those without.
The scream team Newly renovated Club Ibiza in the basement of President Tower Arcade on Chidlom is another place to get demonic: Dance Anthems is here! The fourth chapter hosted by Dance Anthems Asia is dubbed “Halloween Scream” and features the scream team of Darren Mac, Tony Hughes and Billy V. Wear something frightening and entry is Bt200 with special pumpkin cocktails and two standard drinks. Without a costume it’s Bt300 with two drinks.
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Behind the Wall A young woman whose mother was murdered when she was just eight is forced to confront the evil that lurks within her old home when the refurbishers begin to disappear.
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kdaphisit, th ectorial deb Sophon Sa “Alone”, makes his dir nd . Chantawit cin“Shutter” a nted movie u a h a s at some t u o ab sh subtitle li g n E this thriller h it e stars. W Thanasewe emas.
Cinemax (TrueVisions), 8pm
Elegy Based nove list Philip Ro th’s “The Dyi directed by ng Animal”, Isabel Coixet this drama charts the d between a co o om llege profess or (Ben Kings ed-to-fail love affair (Penélope C ruz). At the ley) and a fe Scala. ★★★ male studen t
Whisper A young boy is kidnapped from his small town in this 2007 horror flick. Star Movies (TrueVisions), 9.45pm
Scar 3D A woman (Angela Bettis) returns to her hometown, where 16 years before her best friend had been kidnapped and tortured – and the same things start happening all over again.
Puenyai Jom Salad
Vacancy Luke Wilson and Kate Beckinsale play a bickering young couple stranded at an isolated motel that has hidden video cameras installed. HBO (TrueVisions), 10pm
Halloween H20 Twenty years have passed since Laurie Strode’s ordeal with the masked killer Michael Myers, and she has tried to move on with her life, living under an assumed name. But Michael has tracked her down, and the killing starts again. Jamie Lee Curtis stars. True Movie Hits (TrueVisions), 7pm
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
In defending Langkasuka, the queen’s only hope is a pair of huge cannon that have sunk to the bottom of the sea. Only magic can retrieve them. Jesadaporn Pholdee stars. ★★★★
Tropic Thunder Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr star in this action comedy about a group of selfabsorbed actors who set out to make the biggest war film ever. ★★★★
Doraemon the Movie In “Nobita’s New Great Adventure Into the Underworld – The Seven Magic Users”, Nobita changes the world to a place where everyone can use magic – an experiment he ends up regretting. Thai-dubbed, only at SF cinemas.
Son of Rambow A boy from a strict religious family (Bill Milner) and a rebellious school bully (Will Poulter) strike up a friendship as they set about to make their own version of their favourite movie, “First Blood”. At the Lido. ★★★★
The Midnight Meat Train Ryuhei Kitamura (“Azumi”) adapts Clive Barker’s short story about a photographer (Bradley Cooper) who becomes obsessed with tracking down the “Subway Butcher”. Vinnie Jones also stars. ★★★★
Max Payne Mark Wahlberg stars in this video-game adaptation about a tough cop who ventures into the underworld to find those responsible for the murders of his family and his partner. ★★
Body of Lies A CIA agent (Leonardo DiCaprio) tracking a bomber has to turn the tables on a manipulative deskbound agent (Russell Crowe). Dircted by Ridley Scott. ★★★
Amusement A traumatised woman is questioned about a troubling episode involving her and two of her childhood friends.
E-Tim Tay Nae Udom “Nose” Taepanich plays a loser boxer in a Pattaya bar who is in for heartbreak when he
‘Scar 3D’ is an example of the new genre that’s been dubbed ‘torture porn’.
falls in love with a Japanese tourist. Directed by Yuthlert Sippapak. With English
boil, gay prostitutes and a goat on the loose are tearing a family apart. In
subtitles at some cinemas. ★★★
Tagalog with English and Thai subtitles at House. ★★★★★
Serbis
City of Ember
Behind the scenes at a decaying porn cinema, bigamy, an unwanted pregnancy, a monstrous
With the lights failing in an underground city, two teenagers (Saoirse Ronan and Harry Treadaway) look for clues in an effort
Friday, October 31, 2008
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TO SEE on dvd REGION 3
Red Cliff
Fly Me to the Moon In this kid-friendly 3D animated feature, three houseflies hitch a ride aboard the Apollo 11 flight to the moon. Voices include Tim Curry, Robert Patrick and Kelly Ripa. At Krungsri IMAX.
to save the day. Bill Murray and Tim Robbins also star. ★★★
Eagle Eye A slacker (Shia LaBeouf) and a young single mum (Michelle Monaghan) are forced to carry out the plans of terrorist. Also at Krungsri IMAX. ★★
don’t miss! World Film Festival of Bangkok American animator Nina Paley channelled the heartbreak of being dumped by her husband into “Sita Sings the Blues”, which makes its Asian premiere at 1.30 today. This eye-popping musical is an adaptation of the “Ramayana”, with Sita as a jilted lover. She is given voice by 1920s jazz singer Annette Hanshaw. Also at 1.30, another woman’s disappointment is on display in “Bhumika”, Shyam Benegal’s 1977 drama about an actress. Another highlight today is the poetic, taboo-shattering “Eat, for This is My Body”, about a Frenchwoman’s odyssey in Haiti. That’s at 4.30. At the same time there’s “Chants of Lotus” – four tales about troubled women in Indonesia. At 7, there are some tough choices to make. You could catch some of Thailand’s best actors in top form in “A Moment in June” by director O Nathapon. Shahkrit Yamnarm, Sinitta “Noon” Boonyasak, Krissada “Noi” Sukosol Clapp, Suchao Pongvilai, Deuntem Salitul and Napaskorn Mit-Aim make up the ensemble cast in this time-spanning tale of romance and regret. Or, try “Three Monkeys”, Turkish director Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s tale of family dysfunction. And there’s “Me and Mine”, Santi Taepanich’s documentary on the Thai arts scene. But it doesn’t have English subtitles. All shows are at the Paragon Cineplex. Tickets are Bt100. Visit www.WorldFilmBKK.com. ‘Sita Sings the Blues’
The first episode in John Woo’s two-part epic based on “The Three Kingdoms” is set in the autumn of 208 AD, when master strategist Zhuge Liang (Takeshi Kaneshiro) convinces general Zhou Yu (Tony Leung) to fight against the warlord Ca Cao (Zhang Fengyi). The soundtrack is in Mandarin and Thai with Thai subtitles only. It’s priced at around Bt170. – Daily Xpress
Apex Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861 www.ApexSiam-Square.com
Century – The Movie Plaza (02) 247 9940 www.Century TheMoviePlaza.com
House (02) 641 5913-4 www.HouseRama.com
Major Cineplex/EGV Bangkok: (02) 515 5555 Chiang Mai: (053) 283 939 www.MajorCineplex.com
Major Hollywood Bangkok: (02) 718 7999 www.MajorHollywood.co.th
Paragon Cineplex (02) 129 4635 IMAX: (02) 129 4631 www.ParagonCineplex.com
SF Cinemas Bangkok: (02) 268 8888 Phuket: (076) 209 000 www.SFCinemaCity.com
Vista Chiang Mai: (053) 894 415 www.ChiangMaiVista.com
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Close to Home By John McPherson
LEISURE
Pooch Cafe
The Buckets
Adam
Calvin and Hobbes
By Brian Basset
By Paul Gilligan
By Scott Stantis
By Bryan Basset
By Bill Watterson
Friday, October 31, 2008
Comics&Games
Red and Rover
DAILY XPRESS
Friday, October 31, 2008
LEISURE
DAILY XPRESS
Games&YourStars SUDOKU
The last word in
ASTROLOGY
By Eugenia Last
Today’s Birthday: Stand tall and be ready to go it alone to get what you want. Let your human quality surface so everyone you deal with can see that you mean business and will stand behind your plans. A responsibility for a family member will change, allowing you the freedom to move on.
Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.
Aries ***** March 21-April 19
Use your Aries wit, charm and intuitive insight to see what others want and what they can do for you in return. Fast action will help you take over and while hard work will ensure a secure future. Taurus *** April 20-May 20
Someone you least expect will be quick to respond to your questions, offers and requests. Don’t be afraid to ask for more than you need. Taking on something unusual will bring about demand. Gemini *** May 21-June 20
Emotional encounters will bring about some interesting realisations. Don’t make decisions based on a position being offered if it will mean giving up a relationship vital to your wellbeing. Cancer *** June 21-July 22
Tie up loose ends and prepare to get into a party mood. The people you meet through the activities will change your outlook and your attitude toward work, money and what life is all about.
DIFFICULTY RATING ★★★★★
Leo ***** July 23-Aug. 22
You owe it to yourself to relax. Set up an appointment to be pampered or to get together with friends. Love is in a high cycle and emotional matters can be put to rest. Expand on an idea.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
Virgo ** Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Don’t give in to someone who is giving you an ultimatum. A close friend or relative will encourage you to do what’s right and best for you. Be open to something new and expect a change of heart. Libra **** Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Go to new places that offer inspiration and motivation. Attend an activity that will educate you in ways you can’t imagine. A professional change may get you thinking about a home-based business. Scorpio *** Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Incorporate something different into your everyday routine. Boredom will stifle your creativity and cause you to lose confidence in your own talent. It won’t be long before you feel good about the future. Sagittarius *** Nov. 22-Dec. 21
You’ll be emotionally stressed out if you allow someone to disrupt your plans. Follow through with what you have on your agenda. Rid yourself of someone who is always letting you down. Capricorn *** Dec. 22-Jan. 19
Piper Perabo
You won’t see things too clearly and this can lead to a falling out with someone you’ve relied on in the past. Expect things to change quite abruptly if you aren’t prepared to give in a little. Aquarius **** Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Actor Stephen Rea is 62. Drummer Bob Siebenberg of Supertramp is 59. Director Peter Jackson is 47. Drummer Mikkey Dee, of Motorhead is 45. Actor Rob Schneider is 45. Rapper Adam Horovitz of the Beastie Boys is 42. Singer Linn Berggren of Ace of Base is 38. Actress Piper Perabo is 32.
You will discover something that you enjoy doing. Take a little time to develop a plan that will allow you to incorporate your new skill with a moneymaking venture. Don’t be discouraged. Pisces ** Feb. 19-March 20
A sudden change of plans will leave you reeling. Don’t give in to what someone else insists on, if it will slow you down or cause you loss. Concentrate on pushing your way to the top.
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YOU CAN CREATE YOUR FUTURE www. functionmarine.com Function Marine is a leading company specializing in boating and marine. Our current product line includes leisure boats, cruisers, sport boat, water toys and other marine accessories. We are now seeking the suitable candidate to serve our business growth as followings.
Division Sales MGR.
1 Position
Qualification • Male/Female, age over 30 years old. • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science or any related fields. • At least 3 year of Management level. • Have vision, initiative, good service and achieving target, team player and self motivated. • Good command in English. • Experience for sales in Marine Business will receive a special consideration.
Sales Executive
1 Position
Qualification • Male/Female, age not over 30 years. • Minimum education Bachelor’s degree. • At least 1 year experience in sale field. • Good command in English. • Must have own car.
Function Marine Co., Ltd. 313 Charoenpattana Rd., Bangchan, Klongsamwa, Bangkok 10510, Thailand Tel.0-2540-6263 (Ext. 1217) Fax : 0-2540-6462 E-mail : nittaya@functioninter.com
Imagine the resources and opportunities you will have in a company with over 44,000 people in more than 100 countries. At Weatherford, we have opportunities for you to work on hundreds of different products and services, covering everything from new ways to see what are really happening inside a well to developing complex products that actually make a reservoir to produce more oil. This company has a dynamic, high-energy environment where much groundbreaking and award-winning advancement in oilfield technology are being made. Weatherford is looking to fill jobs openings in Thailand locations for the following disciplines:
Drilling Services LMWD - Field Engineers / Technicians Log Analyst Wireline Services Wireline Services - Field Engineers / Trainees Wireline Services - Operators / Trainees Well Testing Services Well Test / Production - Field Supervisor Well Test / Production - Senior Operators / Operators / Trainees Tubular Running Services TRS - Service Technicians Are you ready? We are. We are offering competitive terms and conditions with opportunity for growth and self development. This is not just a job, it is a career. Visit us at: www.weatherford.com for more information and to apply to any of these positions. Alternatively, please send your resume quoting the job(s) of interest via email to: warinpond.chokkanchitchai@ap.weatherford.com or fax to +662 937 0311 Weatherford is an equal opportunity employer. www.weatherford.com
Technology Enhancing Value PTT Phenol Company Limited, a company under PTT group, is Thailand’s first phenol and acetone production plant. To expand our business and develop our new projects, we are urgently seeking the enthusiastic and experienced professionals to join our team and share our success for the positions of:
5 Safety Engineer
9 Inspector
13 Junior Internal Auditor
● High Vocational Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics
● Bachelor’s Degree or above in related field ● Age between 25-30 ● 3-5 years experience in internal audit field
● 5-7 years experience in maintenance and TPM especially in static/piping, rotating
● Bachelor's Degree in Safety & Environment or Master's Degree in Safety Engineering is an advantage ● Age between 28-35 ● At least 5 years experience in safety system of chemical production plant
2 Electrical Engineer
6 Chemist
1 Mechanical Engineer ● Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Mechanical Engineering
● Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Electrical Engineering,5-7 years experience in maintenance or engineering field ● Able to follow up and control maintenance services of subcontractors
3 Instrument Engineer ● Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in Instrumental Engineering ● 5-7 years experience in maintenance or engineering field (analyzer, control system)
4 Process Engineer ● Male is preferable ● Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering ● 5-10 years experience especially in chemical plant operation process/production ● Having experience in petrochemical plant process engineering will be an advantage
● Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Chemist ● Age 28 up ● Analytical chemistry skill or lab quality control for solvent and aromatic chemicals ● Experience in analytical testing such as GC, HPLC, UV spectrophotometry ● 4-6 years experience in QC, lab chemist or technical product in petrochemical or chemical company
7 Lab Technician ● High Vocational Certificate or Diploma in Operational Chemistry or related field ● 3 years experience in laboratory/QC
8 Maintenance Technician ● High Vocational Certificate or Diploma in Mechanical,Electrical, Electronics ● Age 25 or over ● 5 years experience in maintenance field or working in petrochemical plant
Picotee International Company Limited PIT is one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of rubber wood furniture. We have openings for:
1. Director of Production, minimum 10 years experience in any industry 2. Manager, Production planning, minimum 5 years experience 3. Manager, Quality Control, minimum 5 years experience 4. Industrial Engineer, minimum 3 years experience 5. Head, Shipping, minimum 3 years experience 6. Export Officer, minimum 2 years experience 7. Designer, minimum 3 years experience in furniture design 8. Cost Analyst, minimum 3 years experience Positions 1 to 4 are located in Amphur Krabinburi, Prajinburi Province. We provide attractive salary and free company housing. Interested applicants are invited to send an application with full resume stating experience, expected salary and recent photo to:
Picotee International Company Limited Attention: Chairman 912-914 Sukhumvit 40, Klongtoey, Phrakhanong, Bangkok 10110 Email: suti36@gmail.com ‡≈¢∑’„Ë ∫Õπÿ≠“µ π
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Nippon Consulting Recruitment Co., Ltd. “Let us be your professional Career Consultant” We are looking for many positions according to our clients requirement as follow :
• • • • • • • • • • •
Japanese Interpreter / Translator Accountant Engineer Secretary Human Resources Customer Service Logistics / Shipping QA / QC / ISO / BOI Purchasing / Warehouse Import & Export Sales & Marketing
All positions required : ◆ Thai or Japanese Nationality ◆ Good command of English or Japanese ◆ With computer literacy Please send your resume, present photo together with relevant documents or apply in person at:
Sino-Thai Tower, 16th Floor, Unit B, 32/41 Sukhumvit 21 Road (Asoke), Klongtoey-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Tel. 02-261-7165, 02-665-2505 Fax: 02-665-2510 E-mail: info@ncrecruitment.com Website: www.ncrecruitment.com
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● Age over 25 ● At least 5 years experience in material or equipment inspection
Remarks: 1 All positions
10 Procurement Engineer ● Bachelor’s Degree or Higher in any Engineering field ● 3-5 years experience in procurement
11 Senior Finance Officer ● Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting and Master's Degree in Business Administration or Economics, major in Finance ● Age 30 up ● At least 7 years experience in corporate finance ● Able to create financial model for mega corporate finance ● Having analytical and communication skills
12 Strategy Planning Officer
require good command of English, interpersonal and teamwork skills. 2 Positions No. 1-10 have to work in Rayong and will obtain benefits for relocation. 3 Positions No. 6-7 have to work on shift rotation. Interested candidates, please submit your application letter, detailed resume, recent photo, together with transcript to this email address: jakchalach.l@pttphenol.com or visit ou website: www.pttphenol.com
Human Resources Division,
PTT Phenol Company Limited 123 Suntowers Building B, 36th floor,
● Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Master’s
Vibhavadee Rangsit Road, Chatuchak,
Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics ● Having experience in business development will be an advantage
Tel. 02-2738800 ext. 8845-6
Bangkok 10900
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GAMES
Friday, October 31, 2008
THE SPORT
DAILY XPRESS
FRANKFURT vs MUNICH
1:2
Franck Ribery led Bayern Munich’s fightback as both goalscorer and provider in the win at Eintracht Frankfurt to take them to fourth.
briefly Gambhir,Laxman pile on the agony for Oz
Laxman
Double centuries by Gautam Gambhir and VVS Laxman lifted India to a commanding 613 for seven and put them in control of the third Test against Australia. Anil Kumble’s declaration after Laxman reached 200 left Australia with 15 overs to survive until stumps on the second day. Simon Katich was 29 not out and Matthew Hayden was unbeaten on 16 as the Australian openers cut the deficit by 50 runs. – AP
Crucial T&T Cup tie to be televised live The Football Association of Thailand has paid Bt500,000 for the TV rights of the T&T Cup match between Thailand and hosts Vietnam. There was huge interest in the tie since its result could have a bearing in deciding the tournament winners. The Thais are top of the table after a 1-0 win over North Korea, while Vietnam were due to play the Koreans yesterday. Should the hosts win, there would be a lot at stake in tomorrow’s tie. Association president Worawi Makudi said the NBT channel will televise the match live from 7pm. If the Kingdom wins the cup, the Bt1.3 million prize will be distributed among the players, he added. – Daily Xpress
The Tour said Camilo Villegas of Colombia has also paid to become a member. – AFP
Tammy and Craybas advance in Quebec Tamarine Tanasugarn and American partner Jill Craybas hung tough to clear their firstround hurdle in the US$175,000 Bell Challenge in Quebec. They came from behind to move past American Christina Fusano and Angela Haynes 4-6 7-5 10-8 to set up a quarter-final clash with American pair Julie Ditty and Carly Gullickson. In Busan, Sonchat and Sanchai Ratiwatana beat Dusan Karol and Pavel Snobel of the Czech Republic 6-4 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the $100,000 Flea Market Cup. – Daily Xpress
Kim, Villegas pay to join European Tour
AFC to introduce 3+1 rule in top event
Anthony Kim has joined the European Tour for next season, leading what is Kim expected to become a migration of high-profile American golfers to spend more time playing in lucrative events overseas. Kim paid US$3,280 fee for membership but will depend on invitations for any event he plays in. He is scheduled to play at the HSBC Championships in Shanghai from Thursday.
Next season’s AFC Champions League will introduce a 3+1 rule for foreign players, it was announced yesterday, and the final will be played in Japan. Each ACL team will be able to field a maximum of four foreign players, one of whom must be from an Asian country. “I would love to see a Saudi player playing in Korea and a Korean playing in Saudi Arabia,” said AFC boss Mohamed Bin Hammam. “By implementing this 3+1 rule, we are giving more chances to Asians.” – AFP
Tottenham’s Aaron Lennon celebrates after scoring in the team’s 4-4 draw against Arsenal in the Premiership match.
Lennon strike in injury time seals magic revival as Tottenham hold Arsenal 4-4 A F P , London
A
aron Lennon sealed one of the most remarkable comebacks in Premier League history as his injury-time goal handed Tottenham a 4-4 draw at arch-rivals Arsenal. New Spurs boss Harry Redknapp looked certain to be careering towards his first defeat in charge as his side trailed by two goals with just seconds remaining, but Jermaine Jenas
sparked the comeback with a well-taken goal before Lennon fired in from close range. Spurs, who had failed to win away to Arsenal in 15 years, deserved an early goal but few could have predicted how it would arrive. There appeared little danger when a bout of midfield ping-pong ended with Jenas chesting a pass to the lurking Bentley 40 yards out. He took the dropping ball on
his in-step and allowed it to drop before propelling a rightfooted volley into the righthand corner, via Manuel Almunia’s outstretched hand. It was the kind of moment that could have broken Arsenal’s occasionally brittle confidence. Instead, they appeared energised by it. Flying Dutchman Robin Van Persie, who had already caused Tottenham keeper Heurelho Gomes to panic with one corner, swung in another inviting ball and Mikael Silvestre flicked in at the near post.
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DAILY XPRESS
Marion Jones
Pele
DISGRACED US SPRINTER
BRAZILIAN LEGEND
“There’s a bit of sadness. I love to compete, but by the same token I’m energised by this next chapter and I think it’s going to be bigger and better.”
“I hope that everything goes well for Diego Maradona and that he’ll be able to overcome what’s happened in the past and manage the team well.”
Reds stay on top after Pompey win
PREMIER LE AGUE
WHAT A
A F P , Liverpool
S
EPA
COMEBACK
Spurs needed half-time but after the restart, Tom Huddlestone had conceded a soft free-kick and another devilish inswinging cross from Van Persie was firmly nodded in by William Gallas. In the 64th, Denilson’s delicious pass released Samir Nasri, who clipped a shot over Gomes. Emmanuel Adebayor, following in, bundled both the ball and the covering Alan Hutton into the net. Fortunately for Spurs, Arsenal were also in a generous mood. Almunia should have
SPURS HAD FAILED TO WIN AWAY TO ARSENAL IN 15 YEARS dealt comfortably with Huddlestone’s long-range shot but instead spilled straight to Bent, who rammed home with glee. Back came the Gunners, Togo striker Adebayor tearing downfield and squaring to Van Persie, who rocketed a shot past keeper Gomes.
That should have been that, but the real drama was yet to come. In the 89th minute, Jenas, using one last surge of strength, sprinted into enemy territory and curled beautifully into the top corner. It re-awoke interest among the away fans and when four minutes of injury time were flashed up, Spurs had genuine hope. Sure enough, in the last of those minutes, Luka Modric saw a shot smack against the post and Lennon crunched in the rebound.
teven Gerrard’s penalty kept Liverpool on top of the Premier League after they struggled to overcome Portsmouth 1-0 at Anfield. Dirk Kuyt hit the post in the early stages but Rafael Benitez’s side struggled to break down Pompey, in their first game since Tony Adams was named the manager. “It took a long time, but we had to be patient,” Benitez said. Chelsea, having surrendered their 86-game unbeaten league run at Stamford Bridge, kept the pressure on with a 3-0 win away to Hull, who dropped down to a still impressive fifth place. Frank Lampard gave Chelsea a third-minute lead with a sublime left-footed chip over keeper Boaz Myhill. Nicolas Anelka made it 2-0 after the break before Florent Malouda added a third 15 minutes from time. “After we lost against Liverpool our reaction was very good,” said Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari. Defiant Hull boss Phil Brown said: “It is a kick in the proverbials, but we have got to dust ourselves down and prepare for it.” Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Manchester United beat West Ham 2-0 at Old Trafford. The victory still left the champions eight points behind Liverpool albeit with a game in hand. United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was far from satisfied with this display. “The first-half was magnificent but the second was poor. I felt we were going to add to our goal tally, which could be important at the end of the season, but we didn’t capitalise.” Aston Villa went fourth with a 3-2 win at home to Blackburn Rovers. At the other end of the table, top-flight new boys
Stoke climbed out of the relegation zone with a 1-0 win at home to Sunderland when Ricardo Fuller got on the end of a trademark long throw from Rory Delap 17 minutes from time. Fulham too pulled clear of danger with a 2-0 win over Wigan, both goals coming from Andy Johnson, the first his 100th in the league, as the visitors dropped into the bottom three. In other matches, Middlesbrough beat Manchester City 2-0, while Everton record signing Marouane Fellaini left it until the 90th minute to score as the Merseysiders ended a run of nine games without a win against fellow strugglers Bolton Wanderers.
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IT TOOK A LONG TIME,BUT WE HAD TO BE PATIENT Rafael Benitez
AP
Friday, October 31, 2008
Dirk Kuyt makes merry with goalscorer Steven Gerrard.
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THE SPORT
Friday, October 31, 2008
Farnworth all set to dazzle city
C O PA D E L R E Y
UNDERDOGS BITE Molina thumps three as minnows Polideportivo trounce Villarreal A P , Madrid
Edmilson, right, of Villarreal vies for the ball with Gregory of Polideportivo Ejido. Barakaldo. The Spanish league leaders doubled their tally 10 minutes later through Vicente Rodriguez. Portugalete, the only fourthtier team remaining in the last 32 of the competition, reduced the deficit in the 47th through Urko Vera’s header.
Five minutes later, Morientes shot Valencia’s third goal from Vicente’s pass, with substitute Nikola Zigic sealing the comfortable win when he fired home in the 84th. Five other top-flight sides – Atletico Madrid, Deportivo La Coruna, Almeria, Valladolid
and Real Betis – all avoided upsets in their trips to lower-division opposition. Nine-time champs Atletico won 1-0 at Orihuela, Deportivo downed Elche 2-0, Almeria beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1, Valladolid trounced Hercules 5-1 and Betis won 2-0 at Castellon.
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orge Molina’s hat trick helped third-division minnows Polideportivo Ejido inflict a humiliating 5-0 defeat on Villarreal in the Copa del Rey. Molina scored in the eighth, 38th and 54th minutes of the fourth-round first-leg match at Ejido’s Santo Domingo Stadium, with Gregory Laget adding late goals to complete Villarreal’s first defeat in all competitions this season. Two more first-division teams lost against lowerleague opposition – Racing Santander went down 2-1 at second-division Murcia, while third-division Ponferradina beat Sevilla 1-0. Murcia rallied on goals by Jose Luis Capdevila and Adrian Sikora in the 74th and 77th minutes after Santander took an early lead through Ivan Bedia. Cristian Portilla’s fierce shot in extra time brought Ponferradina victory over the 2007 champions. One more first-division team failed to win, Espanyol mustering only a 2-2 draw at seconddivision Celta Vigo. However, Valencia made a successful start to their cup defence by beating Portugalete 41. Fernando Morientes, replacing Valencia’s rested leading scorer David Villa, scored the visitors’ first goal in the 11th minute in the Basque town of
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Guinness World Record holder and World Freestyle Soccer champion John Farnworth will perform his freestyle tricks in Bangkok during the opening of the Crystal Football Club at Ladprao on Tuesday. Farnworth is a current world record holder for performing a trick called the “Around the World” 81 times in a minute. He has an impressive repertoire of freestyle moves, which he has performed at numerous major sports events around the world. Farnworth, a graduate of the Brazilian Soccer Schools (BSS), will be here as a guest of BSS, Bangkok from November 3-9 and will make appearances at BSS coaching sessions around the capital. He honed his impressive skills through BSS’ unique Futebol de Salao training programme, which has has been credited by many Brazilian stars as having played a big part in their football development. Simon Clifford, the English founder of BSS, is responsible for utilising the small-sided format in his worldwide network of soccer schools. Manchester City’s Micah Richards was one of the first graduates to credit the BSS for his success. For more information on BSS, pay a visit to www.ICFDS.com/bangkok. DAILY XPRESS
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Rivals prosper as Fiorentina hold Inter A F P , Rome
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iorentina and Inter Milan played out a 0-0 stalemate in the big top-of-the-table clash in Serie A as Udinese and Napoli pulled clear at the top. Udinese are top on goal difference with 20 points after a 2-0 win at Catania while Argentine striker German Denis fired a hat-trick in Napoli’s 3-0 rout of rock-bottom Reggina. AC Milan are a point behind the top two in third following a
2-1 home win over Siena leaving Inter fourth on 18 points with Fiorentina fifth, on 17. The build-up to the big match had been dominated by off-field issues as Inter boss Jose Mourinho left misfiring strikers Adriano and Julio Cruz out of his squad for ill-discipline while Fiorentina were without top scorer Alberto Gilardino, suspended for celebrating a goal he scored with his forearm against Palermo.
Despite a second game without a goal, Mourinho was satisfied. “Tonight I’m going home happy. I can’t be satisfied with the result but my team played a match that wasn’t good but was intense,” he said. Inter came out firing and Mancini hit the bar with a rocket on just five minutes after a splendid disguised pass from Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Inter came within a whisker of scoring again on 27 minutes
through the same combination but this time it was Mancini’s delicate chip forward that released Ibrahimovic, who outmuscled Alessandro Gamberini before missing the far post by inches with a ripping volley. The hosts had their best chance in the 43rd minute as Julio Cesar saved a Manuel Pasquale free-kick before Nicolas Burdisso pulled back Giampaolo Pazzini’s shirt to stop him reaching the rebound.
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SCOT ROCKS Murray joins Nadal and Federer in last-16 party at Paris Masters after routine wins A FP , Paris
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op seed Rafael Nadal, former world No 1 Roger Federer, and pretender Andy Murray all marched into the last 16 at the Paris Masters. Nadal knocked Federer off his perch in August after the Swiss had spent a record 239 weeks at the top of the heap and looked fresh as he swept past unseeded Frenchman Florent Serra 6-2 6-4. Federer looked rustier in winning 6-4 7-6 (9/7) against Swede Robin Soderling – a man he has now beaten eight times in as many meetings, while Murray was not troubled by American Sam Querrey as he steamed through 6-2 6-4 to book a meeting with Spaniard 15th seed Fernando Verdasco. Nadal, who has won a tourleading eight titles in 2008, was never in danger against a man he has now beaten three times
this year for the loss of just 11 games. But Federer had to sweat in a second-set tie-break against Soderling, who threw away two set points before the Swiss won through to a match with unseeded Croatian Marin Cilic. “I think I did well, served well,” Federer said. “I’m not giving away any easy points.” Feisty Scot Murray is still on course to become the first man to win three straight Masters events after he blitzed Querrey. After a bright start, Murray, who triumphed in Cincinnati and Madrid, conceded his serve in the eighth game of the second set but broke straight back. He then flunked three match points but stormed the net to put away a volley at the fourth time of asking. “I was a bit disappointed to lose my serve – but the way I responded was pretty good,”
said the 21-year-old from Dunblane. Also advancing was US 11th seed James Blake, who can still squeeze into the Shanghai Masters Cup after defeating Italian Simone Bolelli 6-7 (8/10) 6-3 6-4. Another winner was Argentine David Nalbandian, who stunned Nadal in last year’s final. Nalbandian beat German veteran Nicolas Kiefer 7-6 (7/5) 6-3 to secure a third meeting in less than a month with Davis Cup team-mate Juan Martin del Potro. If Nalbandian beats his fellow Argentine, he could prevent Del Potro from appearing in Shanghai. Both men will try to spoil Nadal’s year after Shanghai at the Davis Cup final, but the Mallorcan says he has plenty in the tank after swatting aside Serra for his 81st win of the campaign. “I know I have to keep on giving it everything to stay on top. But I’m someone who tries to have fun as well,” Nadal said.
Andy Murray returns a shot to Sam Querry at the Paris Masters. Murray won 6-2 6-4.
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Yao boosts Rockets to quick start China’s Yao Ming scored 21 points with 10 rebounds yesterday (Bangkok time) to help lift the Houston Rockets to an 81-71 victory over Memphis in the NBA season opener for both teams. Tracy McGrady added 16 points for Houston, and Ron Artest scored 16 points in his debut for the Rockets. Memphis had a 65-64 lead with 9:06 left to play, but the Grizzlies went without a basket for more than five minutes as Houston took a 71-66 edge with 4:23 remaining. Rafer Alston’s three pointer with the shot clock ticking down extended Houston’s lead to 78-71 with 37 seconds left as the Rockets won their eighth straight home opener. On the second night of the new season, Oklahama City welcomed the NBA to town, but the Milwaukee Bucks played spoiler at the festivities with a 98-87 victory over the Thunder. Charlie Villanueva had 20 points and 12 rebounds as the Bucks led from the start. Michael Redd and Richard Jefferson added 20 points apiece for the Bucks. In other games, it was Toronto 95, Philadelphia 84; Atlanta 99, Orlando 85; New Jersey 95, Washington 85; New York 120, Miami 115; Phoenix 103, San Antonio 98; Detroit 100, Indiana 94; Minnesota 98, Sacramento 96; Utah 98, Denver 94; LA Lakers 117, LA Clippers 79 and New Orleans 108, Golden State 103. A F P
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DAILY XPRESS Geoff Jenkins of the Phillies holds the World Series trophy after defeating the Rays 4-3.
THE WAIT IS OVER Ruthless Phillies tame Rays in postponed game to nail first World Series since 1980 A P , Philadelphia
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rad Lidge and the Philadelphia Phillies finished off the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in a three-inning sprint to win a suspended fifth game yesterday (Bangkok time), nearly 50 hours after it started and secure the World Series. Left in limbo by a two-day rainstorm, the Phillies finally secured their first championship since 1980 – finishing off the series 4-1. Pedro Feliz singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh and Lidge closed out his perfect season to deliver the title. “It was a crazy way to win it with a suspended game but we did and it’s over and we’re very excited,” said Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer. “It has been a long wait, but it’s worth it.” Bundled in rain jackets and blankets, fans returned in force to Citizens Bank Park and saw the city claim its first major sports championship in 25 years. No more references needed to those sad-sack Phillies teams in the past and their 10,000-plus losses. “They could taste it just as much as we could,” said pitcher Cole Hamels, voted MVP of the series. For Philadelphia, it was more than a World Series win. It was a bit of redemption for all the losses, the jokes, the slights. Lidge went 48-for-48 on save
chances this year, including two this week. He retired two batters with a runner on second, striking out pinch-hitter Eric Hinske to end it. Lidge jumped in front of the mound, landing on his knees with arms outstretched. Catcher Carlos Ruiz ran out to grab him, and team-mates
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Jamie Moyer sprinted to the mound to join them as the fans let loose. “At first, I couldn’t believe it. And then the gravity of what happened hit me,” Lidge said. A generation ago, it was Tug McGraw who went wild when the Phillies won their first title. A few days after country singer Tim McGraw scattered his dad’s ashes on the mound, it was Lidge’s turn to throw the final pitch. Despite low TV ratings and minus the majors’ most glam-
orous teams, fans will always remember how this one wrapped up. Reliever JC Romero got the win, his second of the Series. Manager Charlie Manuel guided the Phillies’ second overall championship in six World Series tries. The Phillies helped themselves by going 7-0 at home this post-season, beating Milwaukee and the Dodgers in the NL play-offs and then defeating the Rays.
“I always thought we’d win the World Series. I knew we could beat anyone in the league,” Manuel said. Once known as a city of champions, Philadelphia sports fell on hard times after Julius Erving and Moses Malone led the 76ers to that NBA title in 1983. Since then, the Phillies, Eagles, 76ers and Flyers made it to the championship game or round seven times in total and lost all of them.
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he Black Mountain Masters, a new Asian Tour event offering a rich purse of US$500,000, will be held at the Black Mountain Golf Club in Hua Hin from March 23-29. It is the first Tour event scheduled to be held in Thailand next year. The par-72 course, situated just 10 minutes away from Hua Hin town, was recently named
“the best new golf course in Thailand” by the Asian Golf Monthly. Swedish star Jesper Parnevik, with five PGA titles under his belt, will headline the event, which will include European Tour regulars such as Swede Johan Edfors and Finland’s Mikko Ilonen. Thai ace Thongchai Jaidee, a two-time Asian Tour Order of Merit winner, will spearhead
RESULTS baseball MLB World Series Philadelphia 4-3 Tampa Bay (Philadelphia win series 4-1)
basketball NBA Toronto 95-84 Philadelphia Atlanta 99-85 Orlando New Jersey 95-85 Washington New York 120-115 Miami Phoenix 103-98 San Antonio Milwaukee 98-87 Oklahoma City Detroit 100-94 Indiana Minnesota 98-96 Sacramento Houston 82-71 Memphis Utah 98-94 Denver LA Lakers 117-79 LA Clippers New Orleans 108-103 Golden State
cricket New Delhi Test Day two
India, 1st Innings: 613-7 decl (G Gambhir 206, V Laxman 200 not out) Australia, 1st innings: 50-0
football English Premier League Arsenal 4-4 Tottenham Aston Villa 3-2 Blackburn Bolton 0-1 Everton Fulham 2-0 Wigan Hull 0-3 Chelsea Liverpool 1-0 Portsmouth Manchester United 2-0 West Ham Middlesbrough 2-0 Manchester City Stoke 1-0 Sunderland Dutch Eredivisie Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 Feyenoord NEC Nijemegen 2-2 FC Groningen NAC Breda 0-1 FC Twente SC Heerenveen 0-2 Vitesse Arnhem Heracles Almelo 1-3 Ajax French Ligue 1 Sochaux 0-2 Lyon Nantes 1-1 Marseille Le Mans 0-2 Auxerre
the 15-strong local challenge at the event. The Black Mountain Golf Club is the first and only golf club in the nation to sponsor a Masters tournament. “We would like this event to promote Hua Hin as a great holiday and golfing destination. The Black Mountain project has everything from a world-class golf course to the unique villas and condos that are located right next to the course,” said Harald Elisson, general manager of Black Mountain Golf Club.
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ewly-crowned Indian Open champion Liang Wen-chong has another great reason to celebrate after being named for the Asian Team to take on Europe in the third edition of the Royal Trophy. The Chinese ace had been pencilled in for his Asian Team debut by captain Joe Ozaki even before his spectacular performance at the Delhi Golf Club in early October. But the latest member of the team admits that his selection could not have been vindicated in a more stunning fashion. Liang, the 2007 Asian Order of Merit champion, led from start to finish in Delhi, after opening with a recordbreaking 60. He birdied the final two holes to pip Darren Becks to the title, and Japanese golf hero Ozaki hailed it as “the performance of a true champion”. Ozaki said: “Liang was always in line for selection following his triumph in the Order of Merit last year. In match play, you need players who make birdies – and the statistics will tell you that no
one on the Asian Tour makes more of them than Liang. “You also need golfers who can handle significant pressure and Liang bounced back from the shock of losing a lead very impressively. I’m sure he will be a key player in our bid to beat Europe for the first time,” Ozaki said. The Royal Trophy premier
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Benzema on target in Lyon victory Karim Benzema and Cesar Delgado found the net as champions Lyon beat Sochaux to increase their lead to three points in French Ligue 1.
Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Toulouse Grenoble 0-0 Lille Valenciennes 0-0 Rennes 0 Caen 1-1 Nice Monaco 3-1 Nancy Germany Bundesliga Hamburg SV 2-0 Stuttgart Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Bayern Munich Hertha Berlin 3-0 Hannover Bochum 1-3 Hoffenheim Cologne 0-1 Borussia Dortmund Italian Serie A Bologna 1-2 Juventus Catania 0-2 Udinese Chievo Verona 1-2 Lazio Fiorentina 0-0 Inter Milan Genoa 2-1 Cagliari Lecce 1-1 Palermo AC Milan 2-1 Siena Napoli 3-0 Reggina Torino 2-1 Atalanta Spanish Copa del Rey Portugalete 1-4 Valencia Ponferradina 1-0 Sevilla Orihuela 0-1 Atletico Madrid Polideportivo Ejido 5-0 Villarreal Hercules 1-5 Valladolid Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Almeria Celta Vigo 2-2 Espanyol
Castellon 0-2 Real Betis Murcia 2-1 Racing Santander Elche 0-2 Deportivo La Coruna Numancia 0-1 Sporting Gijon Malaga 1-1 Mallorca Athletic Bilbao 2-0 Recreativo Huelva Getafe 0-0 Osasuna
golf Iskandar Johor Open First round 65 - Craig Smith (WAL) 67 - Rick Kulacz (AUS), Mahal Pearce (NZL), Artemio Murakami (PHI), Mitchell Brown (AUS) 68 - Niclas Fasth (SWE), Kane Webber (AUS) 69 - Panuwat Muenlek (THA), Scott Barr (AUS), Richard Moir (AUS), Thaworn Wiratchant (THA), Antonio Lascuna (PHI)
ice hockey NHL Toronto 6-5 New Jersey (SO) Dallas 4-2 Minnesota Anaheim 5-4 Detroit (OT)
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tennis ATP Paris Masters Second round Andy Murray (GBR x4) b Sam Querrey (GBR) 6-2, 6-4 Roger Federer (SUI x2) b Robin Soderling (SWE) 6-4, 7-6 (9/7) James Blake (USA x11) b Simone Bolelli (ITA) 6-7 (8/10), 6-3, 6-4 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA x13) b Radek Stepanek (CZE) 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 Tomas Berdych (CZE) b Stanislas Wawrinka (SUI x12) 6-3, 7-5 Rafael Nadal (ESP x1) b Florent Serra (FRA) 6-2, 6-4 Nikolay Davydenko (RUS x6) b Ivan Ljubicic (CRO) 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 Gilles Simon (FRA x10) b Igor Andreev (RUS) 6-3, 7-5 Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) b David Ferrer (ESP x5) 6-3, 6-2 David Nalbandian (ARG x8) b Nicolas Kiefer (GER) 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 Marin Cilic (CRO) b Marcel Granollers (ESP) 6-4, 7-6 (7/2) WTA Quebec Challenge Second round Melinda Czink (HUN) b Julie Ditty
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