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A gold shop in Yaowarat is closed during Chinese New Year yesterday. Traders decided to close shop due to the rapid fluctuation in world gold prices. Business will resume tomorrow.
GOLD GLOOM Volatile world prices force Yaowarat gold shops to down their shutters for two days – the first time in history – disappointing thousands of shoppers during Chinese New Year. >PAGE 2
GOOD MORNING BANGKOK!
Where there’s a will there’s a way By Nichaya Chaivisuth President of the Hotel PR Association
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kay, the economy is giving us a bumpy ride right now, but why not treat it as a challenge. Good things will happen if we work harder, create more ideas and encourage the morale of the people around us. Getting serious about the three Rs – reduce, reuse and recycle – is something else we can do. Where there’s a will there’s a way, as the saying goes.
Fashion & Beauty
What’s on, what’s up
Check out the ‘No makeup makeup’ for summer, plus a new sunscreen that turns damaging rays into ‘green’ light.
Head for the Flower Fantasy Show, dig into a special Chinese spread, go Indy shopping, catch pop pianist Saksit Vejsupaporn, and more...
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PAYMENTS have just been extended to state enterprises, private schools and local administration staff under the government’s economic stimulus package.
Battle of the bills
New plans for young offenders
7-Eleven fights back after Tesco Lotus undercuts its bill-payment service
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esco Lotus’s new utility-bill payment service is “fair”, and designed to help reduce the cost of living during the tough economic times, the company said over the weekend. Dr Darmp Sukontasap, senior vice president, countered criticisms from competitors that Tesco Lotus is introducing the service below cost. “As for complaints that were sent to the Commerce Ministry, we explained our position to Competition Commission officials.” “We don’t foresee any problems since we have always conducted our business with transparency and we have been fair to everyone,” he added.
Tiny dolls made from flour are among the 2,000 that decorate a miniature Chinatown as part of the ‘Siam Paragon Chinese New Year 2009’ event.
GOLD RUSH Price per gram jumps Bt450; shops close after customers sell what they just bought
gold markets in other Asian countries had also closed during the holiday period.
‘Below the real cost’ A complaint by 7-Eleven charged that Tesco Lotus was offering the bill-payment service below the estimated real cost of Bt13plus per transaction. Tesco denied the charge and said that at Bt5 per transaction, it would get a return on its investment within two years. The over-the-counter bill payment service has been around in Thailand for about 15 years. The business is said to have a turnover of about Bt5 billion, with 7-Eleven dominating the market so far through its 7,000 outlets nationwide. DAILY
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he recent spike in global gold prices has caused casualties in Thailand. Gold shops in Bangok’s Yaowarat district – famed for top-quality gold products – discontinued business during the Chinese New Year for the first time in history, planning to reopen tomorrow. Only Lang Hong opened its doors yesterday, quoting gold ornament at Bt14,900 per 15 grams. Jitti Tangsitpakdi, president of the Gold Traders’ Association of Thailand, was adamant that the closure was due to price volatility rather than the high volume of resales from consumers cashing in on
the higher prices. Before the Chinese New Year holiday break began on Sunday, gold shops in Yaowarat had sold a total of close to two tonnes of gold, worth around Bt6.8 billion. Yet, on Saturday – the last day of business before the break – local gold prices jumped Bt450 in a single day, to Bt14,600 per 15 grams.
Shutting shop “World gold prices have been jumping up and down several times in a day,” Jitti said. “Shops have had to change their prices many times, so we decided to stop selling gold on Monday and Tuesday.” He added that
Price skyrockets The owner of a gold shop in Khon Kaen said that as prices skyrocketed ahead of Chinese New Year, the number of sellers in his shop increased. However, he declined to buy, fearing that the price could fall after the New Year and the shop would be hit by losses. Yesterday, the gold price in Asia dropped by one per cent to US$890.60 (Bt31,147) per ounce, from $898.10 per ounce. The price on Friday spiked above $900 as the economic crisis encouraged savers across the world to invest in the precious metal. Gold hit a record high of $1,000 last year.
he Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection (DJOP) has a few new ideas for handling the flood of young offenders it expects during the economic downturn. DJOP director general Tawatchai Thaikaew expects this economic crisis to mirror the tough times in 1996-1997, with higher unemployment destabilising families and causing the number of young offenders to rise.
Treating drug addiction “We will separate juveniles into different groups – minor offenders (who will get short-term training), youngsters aged between 10 and 14, those who’ve committed drugs offences and those showing aggressive behaviour,” Tawatchai said. “Drugs offenders will be sent to the correction centre in Ayutthaya province, which will be adapted to treat drug addiction.” In addition, the DJOP will ask the Education Ministry and the Department of Skill Development to oversee vocational training in the department’s correction centres, he said. Detainees with good school records and behaviour would be let out each day to study, and their names would be deleted from police records on release.
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Schoolgirls line up to observe a partial solar eclipse as part of the Solar Eclipse Fair yesterday at Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn University. Left: The partial solar eclipse as seen from Nakhon Pathom’s Buddhamonthon Complex. The eclipse began at 3.54pm, reached its peak with 30 per cent of the sun eclipsed at 5.06, and ended at 5.59pm.
Students fight over slain colleague Metropolitan Police Bureau commissioner Pol LtGeneral Suchart Muenkaew yesterday announced a reward of Bt100,000 for anyone providing information that leads to the arrest of the gunman who shot and killed a Uthen Thawai student last Thursday night. Pornpot Sopajaroen, a 21-year-old engineering student at Rajamangala University of Technology’s Uthen Thawai campus, was shot five times in front of a 7-Eleven store near the Kasetsart Intersection. Suchart said a sketch had been made from eyewitness accounts but the search for further witnesses and the motorcycle that the gunman used to flee was continuing. He urged anyone who witnessed the shooting to come to the Phahol Yothin police station or call 191 – information leading to arrest would be rewarded with Bt100,000. Fights broke out between Uthen Thawai students and students from Pathumwan Technology College at the Police General Hospital on Friday while the former were waiting to collect their friend’s body. D A I LY X P R E S S
BLUE FLAG BONUS The Commerce Ministry plans Bt5 taxi discounts and low-price goods By Petchanet Pratruangkrai D A I LY X P R E S S
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onsumers can expect three months of low-price shops and five-baht taxi discounts if the Commerce Ministry’s latest plans to cut living costs in these tough times go through. Ways of lowering costs would be discussed at a meeting with food and goods enterprises and taxi drivers this Friday as part of the ministry’s new Blue Flag scheme, a ministry source said. The scheme will use some of the additional Bt1 billion the ministry was allocated as part of the government’s Bt116.7billion mid-year economic injection. If approved, the taxi start-up
IF APPROVED,THE TAXI START-UP FARE FOR THE FIRST 2 KM WILL BE REDUCED FROM BT35 TO BT30. fare for the first two kilometres will be reduced from Bt35 to Bt30. About 30,000 taxis are expected to participate. Discounts of up to 20 per cent will be offered by other businesses under the Blue Flag, including hotels, hospitals, restaurants, department stores and entertainment outlets.
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The population of China’s capital Beijing, which grew last year by more than 600,000 people
briefly 14-year-old ‘cop’
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A 14-year-old aspiring police officer donned a uniform, walked into a Chicago police station and managed to get an assignment – patrolling in a squad car for five hours before he was detected. The boy did not have a gun, never issued any tickets and didn’t drive the squad car. Assistant Superintendent James Jackson said the ruse was discovered only after the boy’s patrol with an actual officer ended. Officers noticed his uniform lacked a star that is part of the regulation uniform. – AP
‘Forbidden’ yoga
Mexican chefs put the finishing touches on the world’s biggest cheesecake in Mexico City on Sunday. The two-tonne cake, which used nearly a tonne of cream cheese, 350 kg of pastry, 250 kg of sugar and 150 kg of butter, has a diameter of 2.5 metres and is 55 centimetres high.
Coffee can protect from dementia Drinking moderate amounts of coffee may protect people from dementia later in life, according to a study by Finnish and Swedish researchers. Coffee drinkers ran a lower risk of dementia in middle age and Alzheimer’s disease later in life compared to those who drank little or no coffee. The researchers at the University of Kuopio, Finland, and the Karolinska Institutet of Stockholm, Sweden, studied 1,409 individuals aged 65 to 79 who were members of a group surveyed in 1972, 1977, 1982 or 1987 and who completed a re-examination in 1998. The average follow-up was made after 21 years. A total of 61 people were identified as demented, of whom 48 had Alzheimer’s disease. The people were divided into three categories. Moderate coffee drinkers, who drank three to five cups of coffee per day, had the lowest risk, the study said. – D PA
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I’M INNOCENT, EX-MINISTER SAYS Bahamas lawmaker insists he did not try to extort money from movie star A P , Nassau, Bahamas
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Bahamian lawmaker detained in an alleged extortion plot targeting actor John Travolta said he’d been charged with no crime and had only tried to warn the actor after his 16-year-old son died. Obie Wilchcombe said fellow Bahamas parliamentarian Pleasant Bridgewater told him “someone was doing something untowards” after Travolta’s son Jett died of a seizure at the family’s Grand Bahama home – a message he said he relayed to the actor’s lawyers. “She [Bridgewater] knew I
was close to the Travoltas. She wanted to bring something to my attention,” Wilchcombe told Us Weekly.
‘It’s ridiculous’ He called it “ridiculous and absurd” to suggest he’d sought money from the movie star, saying one “single individual” had tried to take advantage of the family. The details of the alleged extortion plot have still not been made public. A former Bahamian tourism minister and self-described Travolta friend, Wilchcombe
was with the actor shortly after his chronically ill son died on January 2. He and Bridgewater were detained along with paramedic Tarino Lightbourne. Bridgewater was charged with abetment and conspiracy to extort, and released on US$40,000 (Bt1.4-million) bail. She resigned from her Bahamas senate seat, vowing to fight those charges. Tabloids previously quoted Lightbourne recounting his efforts to revive Jett on the way to the hospital. Police said Travolta filed a complaint alleging attempted extortion. The actor and his wife Kelly Preston have taken their son’s ashes home to Florida.
Muslims in Indonesia have been banned from doing yoga if they engage in Hindu religious rituals during the exercise. About 700 clerics from the Indonesian Council of Ulemas agreed on the action late on Sunday, member Ma’ruf Amin said. “The yoga practice that contains religious rituals of Hinduism including the recitation of mantras is haram [forbidden in Islam],” he said. But Amin said that Indonesian Muslims were still allowed to practise yoga strictly as an exercise. – AFP
Father at 111 A captive reptile in New Zealand has unexpectedly become a father at the ripe old age of 111 after receiving treatment for a cancer that made him hostile toward prospective mates. The centenarian tuatara, named Henry, was thought well past the mating game until he was caught canoodling with Mildred – a consummation that resulted in 11 babies being hatched yesterday. Tuatara descend from a distinct lineage of reptile that walked the earth with the dinosaurs 225 million years ago, zoologists say. – AP
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‘Slumdog’ bags top SAG prize A F P , Los Angeles
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Above: Members of the cast of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ pose backstage with their awards for outstanding performance during the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles. From left: Irrfan Khan, Dev Patel, Freida Pinto and Anil Kapoor.
The ‘30 Rock’ cast who won awards for outstanding performances in a comedy series.
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MOVIES: Cast: Slumdog Millionaire Actor in a leading role: Sean Penn (Milk) Actress in a leading role: Meryl Streep (Doubt) Supporting actor: Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight) Supporting actress: Kate Winslet (The Reader) Stunt ensemble: The Dark Knight
The cast of ‘Mad Men’ pose backstage with their awards for a drama series.
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Right: A jubilant Meryl Streep with her best-actress award.
TELEVISION: Drama series cast: Mad Men Actor in a drama series: Hugh Laurie (House) Actress in a drama series: Sally Field (Brothers and Sisters) Comedy series cast: 30 Rock Actor in a comedy series: Alec Baldwin (30 Rock) Actress in a comedy series: Tina Fey (30 Rock) Actor, movie or mini-series: Paul Giamatti (John Adams) Actress, movie or mini-series: Laura Linney (John Adams) Stunt ensemble: Heroes Life Achievement: James Earl Jones
ags-to-riches drama “Slumdog Millionaire” cemented its status as favourite for next month’s Oscars after winning the top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The Mumbai-set love story about a contestant on India’s version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire scooped the best ensemble cast prize at the awards show, regarded as a bellwether for likely winners at the Academy Awards show. Veteran Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor accepted the award alongside his co-stars Dev Patel and Freida Pinto. “It was overwhelming enough to be nominated. To win this is unbelievable,” said Kapoor. “Our gratitude to the great genius Danny Boyle,” he added, referring to the film’s director. Other movies nominated for the award included “Doubt”, “Milk”, “Frost/Nixon” and
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”. It was the second industry award for “Slumdog Millionaire” in 24 hours following its triumph on Saturday at the Producers Guild of America Awards. Last week the film earned 10 Oscar nominations for the February 22 Academy Awards, trailing “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” with 13. However, bookmakers and pundits increasingly say “Slumdog Millionaire” is the favourite for the Oscars’ bestpicture prize, with Academy voters reportedly bowled over by the film’s uplifting finale. In other awards, Sean Penn and Meryl Streep won the best actor and actress awards for their performances in “Milk” and “Doubt” respectively. Australian heart-throb Heath Ledger won a posthumous award in the best supporting actor category for Batman blockbuster “The Dark Knight”.
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ANNE HATHAWAY, ON HER OSCAR NOMINATION AS BEST ACTRESS
“I was with my parents and my dog when I got the news, and we were all overjoyed – although I’m not sure my dog knew what was going on. This is a great day to be an actress!”
A coconut vendor sits in front of the poster for ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ in Mumbai, where the film was released last week. Based on a book by Indian diplomat Vikas Swarup, the movie has been a sensation this awards season.
XTRA BY THE BOOK >> “Q and A”, the 2005 novel upon which “Slumdog Millionaire” is based, won South Africa’s Boeke Prize in 2006.
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NO BONES ABOUT ‘SLUMDOG’ Author Vikas Swarup is incensed at the bitching over his puppy novel By Penny MacRae A F P , Jaipur, India
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ikas Swarup is extremely modest for an author whose novel inspired the hit film “Slumdog Millionaire”, which earned four Golden Globes and 10 Oscar nominations – but then he is a diplomat. “I’m living proof that if I can write a book, anyone can,” says Swarup, 47, deputy high commissioner at the Indian embassy in South Africa. He says he has no intention
of giving up his day job to be a full-time author, despite the novel “Slumdog” is based on, “Q and A” being translated into 37 languages and a film option Swarup already having been taken out on his second novel, “Six Suspects”. In fact, Swarup still seems surprised at the success of his
debut work, in which a poverty-stricken orphan wins India’s version of “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” by answering the questions from memories of his tormented past. “I was writing to prove to myself that I could write a book. I only thought it might appeal to Indians – not that it would have this worldwide appeal,” Swarup says. He’s “extremely happy” with the movie, even though the plot underwent a thorough makeover in director Danny Boyle’s hands. The biggest change was that the filmmakers swapped the protagonist from Ram
Mohammad Thomas – whose name could be Hindu, Muslim or Christian – to Jamal Malik, a Muslim whose mother dies at the hands of Hindu vigilantes.
Not ‘poverty porn’ Swarup hotly rejects criticism that the book and film are “poverty pornography”, seeking to exploit the misery of India’s destitute. “The film is about life. The hero is the ultimate underdog who beats the odds. It’s a story of triumph.” Inspiration for the story came from a tale of a British major who was found guilty of
cheating his way to victory on the UK’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” Swarup thought if a British officer could be accused of cheating, “it would be most likely that a slum boy would be accused of cheating if he won the show”. He completed the 382-page novel in four months, and the editors demanded no rewrites. Swarup set the tale in Mumbai’s vast Dharavi slum, though he’d been there. Yet his representation was so authentic that someone who knew the place intimately asked him how many years he’d lived there.
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STAYING MOIST
OSCAR NOMINATIONS have gone to “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, far more than any other movie this year.
La Mer’s new skin cream with sunscreen already racking up orders. > Page 13
Get along Cindy
Sirinya “Cindy” Bishop is wearing swimwear of her own design from the Cindy for Jantzen 2009 collection. It’s the second one the supermodel has put together for the American swimwear brand. Cindy says the inspiration for this year’s designs comes from her two favourite destinations, so fans can expect a lot of colours and textures from Morocco and Jordan.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Free nature cartoons PRIMARY-SCHOOL STUDENTS can learn more about nature by watching the cartoons on the free VCDs being distributed by the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology. The discs look at stuff like animals and the weather. Copies are being delivered to 20,000 schools. If you miss out, call (02) 694 6646 any weekday from 9 to 4. – D A I L Y X P R E S S
Returning to surgery GEORGE CLOONEY is set to reprise his role as Dr Doug Ross in the final season of the long-running television medical drama “ER”. Clooney, 47, who first found fame with a starring role on the American series in the 1990s, last appeared in 2000. “Entertainment Tonight” quoted unidentified sources as saying the Oscar winner was filming scenes for the 15th and final season of “ER”, which is due to close on April 2. – A F P George Clooney might show up on television’s ‘ER’ in a guest appearance, reprising the role that made him famous.
soopsip Namphueng is aiming high Natatrika “Namphueng” Thamapreedanan start-
ed out as a heroine, but the soap star has shifted to the villain now – and she loves it. “In real life you never get to scream and let go of your emotions. It’s kind of therapeutic,” she says. What’s next? She’d love to star in “The Matrix” – in case anyone plans to remake it – but not as Trinity, the main female character. “I want to play Neo – I want Keanu Reeves’ role!”
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Lost mobile syndrome Pisarn Akaraseranee is waiting anxiously for his actress daughter Piyada “Om” Akaraseranee to marry her boyfriend, Sara “Art” Jutharat-tanakul, but someone’s pulling a nasty in the meantime. A photo of Om getting an affectionate squeeze from actor Sunny Suwanmethanon has turned up on the Internet, with the implication that something’s going on between the two. Piyada Sunny has apologised to Om, saying the picture came from his mobile phone, which he’d lost in a cab. Om’s cool with it and says she and Sunny are still pals and Art isn’t taking it seriously. “He’s more interested in following the Obama news than this kind of news,” she says.
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The dude plays on The Paris menswear shows end on a recession-defiant note
British fashion designer Paul Smith, center, acknowledges applause at the end of the presentation of his mens FallWinter 2009/2010 collection.
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he Paris menswear displays ended on Sunday with a flourish of flowing jackets, schoolboy bow-ties and profusely pleated pants, as designers refused to bow to the gloomy recession aesthetic that has cast a pall over other fashion capitals. French label Lanvin put its money not on pinstripes or other business-friendly fabrics but sumptuous woollen knits that billowed or clung to the body in soft waves, creating a
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sensuous, romantic look. Superb construction was at the heart of the collection, which featured the label’s hallmark visible seams and darts. Suits and jackets were cut wide, but fabrics – mostly knits in dusky tones of grey and black – were so supple that the silhouette remained quite narrow. Lanvin’s artistic director, Alber Elbaz, said he and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver had aimed to create a collection that looked lived-in. Across town, Dior Homme was all hard lines and sharp angles. Although the house sent out mostly black suits – a menswear staple in hard times – its innovative tailoring pushed the look forward. Asymmetrical cuts, strap and metalwork closures and heaps of pleats created an edgy, bold silhouette that played on volumes and contrast. Designer Kris Van Assche dared go big, sending out billowy pants that bucked the overall trend in the Paris shows toward slim trousers.
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A plethora of pleats fanning out from the low-slung waistband gave the pants an almost bubble cut through the hips and thighs. British designer Paul Smith staged an energetic show that drew inspiration from the mischievous English schoolboy, with his tweed-heavy ward-robe and penchant for irreverent mixing and matching. The collection was whimsical and fun, even if Smith didn’t stray far from his label’s hallmark style. Smart wool jackets were worn over cycling jerseys in bright primary colours.
Flashes of hot-pink lining peeked out from a blazer in oatmeal-hued houndstooth. Throughout menswear week other Paris designers also put flight and fancy above pure pocketbook concerns. Highlights included John Galliano – who sent out models made up as Pan, the man-goat hybrid – and Givenchy, with its mediaeval S&M look.
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WHAT’S ON/WHAT’S UP see it! Don’t forget
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Until February 15, Charoon Boonsuan is celebrating his 71st birthday with a solo show, “The Splendour of Nature – Reflecting the Unforgettable Life” at Silom Galleria. His paintings depict peaceful and quiet rural nature, surrounded by forest and mountains. The Gallery is in the basement of Silom Galleria and is open Monday to Saturday from 10 to 7 and Sunday from 11 to 6. Call (02) 630 3381 or
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Correspondents Club of Thailand is hosting a panel discussion on “The Chin People of Burma”. Speakers include representatives from Human Rights Watch and the World Food Programme and an ethnic Chin leader. Non-members pay Bt300. Call (02) 652 0580-1.
Vacation time Popsters the Vacation Band, featuring Kaneearch “Art” Dandumrongsuk, Chaiwat “Tan” Manurungshi, Ekarat “Tho” Kangworarat and Jaraspong “Om” Bunyaviroj are having a party at Bamblu tomorrow to promote their recently released album, “One Take” on Sony Music Entertainment. They’ll be singing lots of tracks including “Sing Kao Kao” as well as old favourites like “Khuen Jai” at the trendy bar on Thonglor Soi 10 from 8 onwards. Call (02) 711 5589.
In love with Tor Pop pianist Saksit “Tor” Vejsupaporn will send all his love to fans at his “Wan Haeng Khwam Rak” concert, which takes place on Valentine’s Day at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani. As it’s the day of love, expect Tor to play lots of romantic tunes, including tracks off his latest album, “Tor … Mang?” The show starts at 7. Tickets are Bt600 to Bt2,000 at Thaiticketmajor.
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Homespun crafts The Thai Craft Fairs will be held on February 7 and 28 at the Ambassador Hotel. Craftsmen from the Prae Pan cooperative in Khon Kaen province, will show how cotton is dyed and demonstrate their weaving techniques. Call (02) 676 0636.
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WHAT’S ON/WHAT’S UP do it! Between the sheets The National Museum Volunteers will hold a lecture, “Unexpected Encounters: 20th Century Thai Literature and Europe”, on Thursday at 10 at its auditorium on Naphrathat Road. Michaela Zimmermann, senior lecturer in the Department of Western Languages at Ramkhamhaeng University, will focus on two novels, “Plae Kao” (“The Scar”) by Kan Pheungbun na Ayutthaya under the pseudonym Mai Muang Doem, and “Khwam Rak Khong Wanlaya” (“Wanlaya’s Love”) by Seinee Saovaphong. Members pay Bt100 and the public is charged Bt150. Call
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(084) 942 1012 or visit www.MuseumVolunteersBKK. net.
Indy at Centerpoint Every Friday from 4, Bangkok teens can head to CentralWorld where more than 100 shops make available space on the seventh floor for an “Indy Shop” on the concept “Centerpoint is Coming to Town”. Shoppers can also help underprivileged kids at Baan Homhug, in Yasothon by contributing old clothes, toys and money through the Suthasinee Foundation. Visit
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Great savings Bossini celebrates the Chinese New Year until February 9 with an annual sale that slashes prices by up to 70 per cent. Bossini and KTC cardholders spending Bt3000 also get extra bonuses and a Tshirt.
Pedal power Loei Palace Hotel has bikes for rent and invites its guests to explore the province. Pedal through the misty dawn, breathing in the pure morning air or add a little charm to an evening trip to the market or viewing the sunset by the riverside. The Rent-A-Bike service is available all day and night.Visit www.Amari.com/loeipalace.
Gifts of lo ve
The Wisdo mo by the Indu f Thai SMEs Club, sup stri po brings “Tha al Promotion Depart rted ment i Gifts of Lo ve” to River Shopping C Cit omplex fro m February y This fair, w 5 to 15. hich will be ope offer a vast array of Th n from 11 to 8, will ai foods an along with d desserts, herbal cosm etics, swee products, d ts ecorative it ems crafte , Otop ostrich egg d from s, artificial flow and souven irs. Call (02 ers, ornaments )2 37 0077-8 .
Wonderful with Wong The Conrad Hotel’s Chinese New Year celebrations continue at Liu restaurant through Saturday. Master Chef Wong Kam-Yau presents his “Prosperous Chicken” and “Yee Sang” salmon salad for lunch in a set menu that starts at Bt680 ++ and in a “Gong Xi Fa Chai” dinner set priced at Bt16,800++, which includes a bottle of Chinese spirit. Special a la carte and regular menus are also available. Every table receives an ang pao too. Call (02) 690 9999.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
SOCIETY
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Diplomatic diningbassador of the Slovak Republic, and his
Support for Thailand
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BEAUTY / FASHION
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
DAILY XPRESS
She’s not wearing any Makeup, that is. Think you can get away with it?
XTRA
By Windy D A I LY X P R E S S
SIX QUICK STEPS
S
>> Here’s how to achieve that
hu Uemura’s “No makeup makeup” for summer isn’t about naked faces – it’s more complicated than just skipping the mascara. The cosmetics firm’s Attamet Watchararattapan says that the natural look they’re aiming for has to start with beautiful skin. That means wearing the right moisturiser and having frequent facial massages to help replenish the skin cells. With great-looking skin, it’s easier to look good with the least amount of makeup. “Most women today already know a lot about makeup, so the main focus is more on
“no makeup makeup” look:
* Wear a primer to set the makeup.
* Use concealer on the dark
DAILY XPRESS/ SUKOL KERDNAIMONGKOL
eye circles and freckles, but just enough to cover them. * Follow up with UV under base or light base. * Use pastel eye shadows instead of darker colours. * Follow up with powder that matches your skin tone. * Highlight your nose or cheeks with a highlighter, focusing on your best features.
highlighting and shading techniques,” says Attamet. “You look at your face in the light. Wherever the sun hits your face, that’s where you should highlight it.” Of course, that’s a little tricky in sunny Thailand. As a general rule, Attamet says women with plump cheeks should highlight the lower cheeks, and women with more defined cheekbones
should highlight that ridge of bone itself. You highlight all of your strongest points: that sharp nose or, if you have beautiful eyes, the area just above the eyelids. The colours you use should look natural – beige, light pink and soft browns on the eyelids, cheek and lips. Follow up with loose powder to complete the look.
THE COLOURS YOU USE SHOULD LOOK NATURAL – BEIGE, LIGHT PINK AND SOFT BROWNS ON THE EYELIDS,CHEEK AND LIPS.
Straight from the sea La Mer comes up with a new sunscreen
that halts harmful rays by absorbing light energy
By Kupluthai Pungkanon D A I LY X P R E S S
L
a Mer takes advantage of the coming Thai summer to introduce its latest product, a moisturising cream with a strong sunscreen that’s already drawn orders from the celebrity set before its release here in March. For La Mer’s SPF 30 UV Protecting Fluid Light Transformed, the Max Huber Research Labs have built on the power of light principle to engineer a formula that harnesses the power of light in a daily hydrating sunscreen.
The protecting fluid provides broad-spectrum UVA/ UVB protection as well as an array
of visible light-transformation benefits, using semi-precious tourmaline and Brazilian
malachite capture light energy and then transform it into beneficial green light to boost its powerful anti-oxidants. At the launch event, Patreeya Na Nakorn fell in love with the beautiful scent and luxurious texture. “It’s great being able to reapply it all day without feeling sticky,” she says. Pals who enjoy outdoor activities; Thipanan Srifuangfung, Theerawan Pangsriwong, Surachanee Limatibul, ML Sisira Diskul and Jitpas Bhirombhakdi, were also planning to add the cream to
their must-haves, which include wide-brimmed hats and parsols. “This one is better that the usual UV creams because we can put it on as often as we want,” says Sisira. Prem Busarakhamwongs, the only guy at the event, says most men are lazy about using UV protection but this new product may make them change their minds. The SPF 30 UV Protecting Fluid will be available in March for Bt3,500 (40ml) at La Mer Aquarium Counters in leading department stores.
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XTRA THE VAIO IN THAILAND
V is for Vaio Sony’s newest netbook is light and airy DEUTSCHE PRESSEAGENTUR, Berlin
S
ony is sending a new 640-gram netbook into stores. The Vaio VGN-P11Z features power-saving LEDs, a
high-resolution display, and measures only eight inches (1600 by 768 pixels). The 24.5 x 12-centimetre casing contains a 60GB hard drive as well as modules for UMTS and GPS. Sony has
elected an Intel Atom CPU as its processor. Two gigabytes of RAM are included. One novel feature is that the keyboard includes a button to switch quickly between individual windows. WLAN (N-standard) and Bluetooth are both available for data transmission. The unit comes with Windows Vista pre-installed. The VGN-P11Z is due in stores next month, with lids in black, white, red or dark green. It is expected to cost about US$1,000 (Bt35,000).
THE UNIT COMES WITH WINDOWS VISTA INSTALLED. THE VGN-P11Z IS DUE IN STORES NEXT MONTH,WITH LIDS IN BLACK, WHITE,RED OR DARK GREEN.
>> Thai fans of Sony brand
can pre-order the Vaio P now at www.Sony.co.th/microsite/ prebook/vaiop/. >> Those who make the booking through the site before February 16 will be eligible for Bluetooth mouse VGPBMS33/S worth Bt2,890. >> The Vaio P Pocket Style PCs are available in two models – VGN-P15G and VGN-P13GH, which will retail here for Bt39,900 and Bt29,900 respectively. >> The P15G is lighter and faster and has more storage. It’s powered by Intel Atom Z530 1.6 GHz and has 64-gigabye flash memory storage and weighs only 594g. >> The P13GH is powered by
Intel Atom Z520 1.33 GHz and has 60 GB hard disk drive and weighs 620g. >> Both models are available in Garnet Red, Olivine Green, Obsidian Black and Crystal White.
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THE SCREEN
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
DAILY XPRESS
TO SEE on tv
Transformers Based on the iconic toyline from the 1980s, this bigscreen, live-action version of the robots in disguise packs brilliant special effects into a spectacular thrill ride. HBO (TrueVisions), 8pm
Defiance
Red Cliff 2
Three Polish -Jewish broth ers join the re against the Nazis. Danie sistance l Craig stars . ★★★
Christine This adaptation of a novel is the story of a boy and his car as only Stephen King can tell it. Cinemax (TrueVisions), 10pm
Blowdown: Vegas Casino A family demolition team heads to Las Vegas to take down the New Frontier Hotel and Casino to make way for a bigger, gaudier complex.
High School Musical 3: Senior Year
Hode Nha Hiaw
Basketball team captain Troy (Zac Efron) and brainy beauty Gabriella (Vanessa Anne Hudgens) face the prospect of being separated as they head off to college. ★★★
Gangster Song Klongtoei (Jaturong Mokjok) is out of prison after 20 years and is hunting down his old friend (Nui Chernyim). Nattaveernuch Thongme, Khom Chuanchuen and Kotee Aramboy also star.
Fah Sai Huajai Chuenbaab
Khwamsuk Khong Kati
Comedy hijinks and romance combine in this story of youths who join the communist fighters in 1976.
The beloved SeaWrite Award-winning youth novel by Ngarmphan Vejjajiva comes to the big screen. It’s about a nine-year-old girl who
National Geographic (TrueVisions), 8pm
When A Man Loves A Woman An airline pilot and his wife are forced to face the consequences of her alcoholism in this 1994 drama starring Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia. True Movie Hits (TrueVisions), 11.40pm
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 – NBTTV.prd.go.th Thai PBS – www.ThaiPBS.or.th True – www.TrueVisionsTV.com
Yes Man Jim Carrey stars as a n egative guy life is turne w d around a fter he mee hose boring guru (Teren ts a self-he ce Stamp) lp who convin yes to every ces him to thing. ★★★ say
In the second instalment of John Woo’s epic based on “Three Kingdoms”, armies led by strategists Zhou Yu (Tony Leung Chiu Wai) and Zhuge Liang (Takeshi Kaneshiro) are vastly outnumbered by Cao Cao’s forces. In Mandarin with English and Thai subtitles at some cinemas. ★★★★
lives an idyllic life along a rural canal with her grandparents. Her life changes when she’s taken to the seaside to visit her terminally ill mother. With English subtitles at some cinemas. ★★★
‘High School Musical 3: Senior Year’
Tok Tra Phee Thiwa Meyathaisong directs this ThaiTaiwanese ghost thriller starring Kenji Wu as a mentally disturbed man in Taipei who awakens from a coma and finds he’s in a Thai man’s body. Pitchanart Sakhakorn also stars.
With English and Thai subtitles. ★★
Kitaro 2 The half-human, halfdemon Kitaro investigates the disappearances of villagers. In Japanese with English and Thai subtitles at the Lido.
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TO SEE on dvd REGION 1
d Earrings Snakes an uriko Yoshitaka) embarksnodnbaody ttoos a man (Y A young wo e path of eroticism, ta hai iv lish and T ct self-destru In Japanese with Eng n. modificatio ouse. tH subtitles a
The Elephant King
Love Songs
American brothers plumb the depths of Chiang Mai’s nightlife while their mother fumes back at home. Stars Ellen Burstyn, Tate Ellington, Jonno Roberts and Florence Faivre. At Major Cineplex, Paragon, Esplanade.
This modern musical follows three lovers in contemporary Paris. Critic Desson Thomson says the characters “break into song, smoke or climb into bed with whoever is in front of them ... Yes, it’s weird. But it’s wild card weird, with that thrill of never knowing what’s coming next or when these Parisians are going to get musical on us.” – WASHINGTON POST
★★★
Quarantine
Soi Cowboy
Bal Ganesh
In this remake of the Spanish thriller “[REC]”, firefighters and a TV crew are trapped inside an apartment building that is home to rabid zombies.
Avant-garde British director Thomas Clay offers an abstract look at Thailand, featuring the monochromatic life of a mismatched farang-Thai couple and fratricide in the colourful countryside.
This Indian animated feature focuses on the childhood of the Hindu elephant god. With
At Paragon Cineplex. ★★★★★
Hindi soundtrack and English subtitles at Paragon; elsewhere Thai-dubbed.
Bedtime Stories Adam Sandler stars in this family-friendly comedy about a hotel handyman who finds that the fantastic bedtime stories he tells his niece and nephew are coming true. ★★★
Fun Waan Aai Joop
Patiharn Rak Tang Phan
Four short love stories in a range of different stytles. With English subti-
A secret agent falls in love with a woman who is actually a giant snake.
tles at some cinemas.
With English subtitles at some cinemas. ★★★
★★★
Super Hap A new pop star (Film Rattapoom) is lip-synching. Also stars Kiatisak “Sena Hoy” Udomnak. With English subtitles at some cinemas. ★★
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa Escaped zoo animals make their way to the African mainland, where they encounter species of their own kind for the first time. Also at Krungsri IMAX. ★★★
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.CenturyTheMoviePlaza.com
House (02) 641 5913-4 www.HouseRama.com
Krungsri IMAX
Australia
Siam Paragon: (02) 129 4631 www.imaxthai.com
Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman star in Baz Luhrmann’s sweeping epic set in the Land Down Under at the outbreak of World War II.
Major Cineplex/EGV Bangkok: (02) 515 5555 www.MajorCineplex.com
Major Hollywood
★★★
Bangkok: (02) 718 7999 www.MajorHollywood.co.th
Tokyo Sonata Paragon Cineplex
A father loses his job and keeps it a secret from his family. With Thai and English subtitles at House. ★★★★
The Orphanage The past haunts a couple after they buy a spooky old orphanage. In Spanish with English and Thai subtitles at the Lido. ★★★★
(02) 129 4635 www.ParagonCineplex.com
SF Cinemas Bangkok: (02) 268 8888 www.SFCinemaCity.com
Happy-Go -Lucky Mike Leig
h dire old London cts this comedy abou t er (Golden Globe-winn a 30-yearHawkins) w er Sally ho has an ir rep on life, desp ite all the d ressibly bright outlook epressing tu her. At the rmoil aroun Lido and H d ouse. ★★★ ★
Critical consensus ★★★★★ = Must see! ★★★★ = Solidly entertaining ★★★ = It’s okay ★★ = Barely watchable ★ = Don’t bother
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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
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Comics&Games
Red and Rover
DAILY XPRESS
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
LEISURE
DAILY XPRESS
Games&YourStars SUDOKU
The last word in
ASTROLOGY
Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer
By Eugenia Last
Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.
Today’s Birthday: Look to the future with optimism. You can expand some of your interests and trendy ideas from the past. Utilise the old by recycling and adapting whatever you can to work now. Your broad outlook will baffle some but ultimately will make you a hero. ARIES **** March 21-April 19 Take advantage of any past connections to help you move forward now. Reuniting with people will open up new avenues. Make the first move to entice others to get involved in your plans. TAURUS ** April 20-May 20 You are in the driver’s seat, so don’t let anyone push you into making a quick decision. Set the course of things to come. Don’t let emotional issues cause you to miscalculate your position.
DIFFICULTY RATING ★
GEMINI ***** May 21-June 20 Take the initiative and get things done. Your aggressive behaviour will impress onlookers, putting you in a key position to advance. Don’t let someone’s change of heart slow you down. CANCER *** June 21-July 22 You may be forced to look at things a little differently, especially concerning the way you are handling money and your relationships. Make a concerted effort to budget. LEO *** July 23-Aug. 22 Don’t be too willing to accept what’s being offered, especially if emotions are involved. You will be deceived by someone who wants to take advantage of your generosity. Time is on your side. VIRGO *** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 You may be asked to wear a lot of different hats. Do what you can but, if the task is something you know little about, call on an expert. Your insight and ability to delegate will work to your advantage.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
LIBRA ***** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Don’t let anyone stop you from following your creative dreams. That person who doesn’t want you to advance is jealous and wants to beat you at your own game. Don’t get angry, get busy. SCORPIO ** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Separate your personal and professional life. Emotional matters will escalate, leaving you questioning what to do next. Rely on your basic instincts and you will make the best choices. SAGITTARIUS **** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Don’t let love lead you astray. Formulate your ideas and put them to the test, even if someone is trying to slow you down. Being secretive is smart when you need to make an impact. Bridget Fonda Singer Bobby Bland is 79. Actor James Cromwell is 69. Drummer Nick Mason of Pink Floyd is 64. Singer Nedra Talley of The Ronettes is 63. Dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov is 61. Country singer Cheryl White of The Whites is 54. Guitarist Richard Young of The Kentucky Actress Mimi Rogers is 53. Guitarist Janick Gers of Iron Maiden is 52. Singer Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies is 48. Keyboardist Gillian Gilbert (New Order) is 48. Actress Bridget Fonda is 45. Actor Alan Cumming is 44. Singer Mike Patton (Faith No More) is 41. Actor Josh Randall is 37.
CAPRICORN *** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 There are deals and settlements that can be made. Don’t leave anything to chance when it comes to love, partnerships or legal matters. Cover yourself but make your offer enticing. AQUARIUS *** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Now is not the time to play games or try to initiate something you know won’’ be well received. Don’t let emotional matters frustrate you. Weed out what isn’t working and move forward. PISCES *** Feb. 19-March 20 Red tape troubles can be expected, especially if you haven’t been honest. Emotional difficulties due to past relationships will resurface. Problems with authority figures will escalate.
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The Road to Success with OCEAN The Ocean Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
is now anticipating rapid growth and would like to expand our business. We are embarking on an exciting new journey of transformation, innovation and unprecedented challenges. If you share our quest for excellence and are a results-oriented individual who thrives in an environment of productive energy and rapid change, then we invite you to take this journey with us. Go with a Winner, Modern Life Planner, Develop & Save Thai Socialization Sustainable Development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Management Trainee
20 Positions
Responsibilities: Management Trainees as a fast-track career development for high-achieving graduates. Our Programme is designed to show you how the insurance business works. We provide you with a chance to gain the technical skills and experience you need to develop a fast-track insurance career leading to senior management. You will be involved in various projects and assignments which will provide you with real work experience in key business areas such as Actuarial, Product Development, Operation & Services, Sales & Client Services and Underwriting, among others. Each project or assignment is determined first and foremost by the demands of the business, but we will also take your development needs into account. After finishing the program, you will have an opportunity to select and request for a placement in a position that best suits your competency skills and interests. Qualifications: ● Male or Female, not over 30 years old ● Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration or related fields from recognized university with GPA above 3.33 and Bachelor's Degree with GPA above 3.00 ● Good analytical ability and problem solving skills, creative thinking skill ● Excellent interpersonal skill, and a team player ● Proficiency in spoken and written English (an additional Japanese language will be a definite advantage) ● Good computer and presentation skills
Risk Management Officer
1 Position
Responsibilities: Responsible to evaluate, coordinate the monitoring of and providing advice and recommendations to Risk Management Committee (RMC). Develop Quantitative credit risk models study. Develop, and implement risk management tools. Research and apply risk methodologies and approaches. Identify appropriate internal and external data sources, and gather information to support risk analysis. Qualifications: ● Preferably with Master's degree in Finance, Economics or related fields ● At least 5 years experience in risk management, operations audit, internal audit, internal control, or compliance in a financial institution ● Good knowledge of economics, finance and risk management, especially credit and treasury ● Technical skills in financial operation and other business functions ● Planning and organizing skills, analytical skills ● Presentation skills, and interpersonal skills
Marketing Communication (Manager / Executive)
4 Positions
Responsibilities: ● Assist in developing marketing communication and promotion strategy for use in above the line and below the line communications in accordance with business policy and marketing plan ● Coordinate and work with advertising agency or outsource for managing corporate advertising campaign and implementation ● Coordinate with marketing line manager to support communication materials for marketing activities and campaigns ● Manage of marketing communication budget ● Represent company in building up the corporate image ● Manage and control marketing communication program to a lign with each customer segmentation as planned, and in line with overall brand positioning of organization Qualifications: ● Bachelor's Degree or higher in Marketing, Business Administration or Communications is preferred ● At least 2 years experience in marketing communication within professional services environment or insurance business ● Strong leadership and consensus building skills, marketing management and strategic planning experience, a proven track record in development and administering a marketing communication program ● Must be a self-starter, highly organized and able to work well with others at all levels in the organization ● Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and facilitation skills ● Good command of spoken and written English ● Able to travel upcountry periodically
Executive Assistant
1 Position
Responsibilities: ● Day-to-day office management practice to support President i.e. scheduling appointments, receiving messages, greeting visitors, liaison with drivers, etc. ● Documents preparation to assist President in preparing presentations & reports ● Administrative support for President e.g. travel arrangement, hotel reservation, expense re-imbursement, etc. ● Meeting & conference arrangements and other necessary preparations ● Collaboration with internal & external contacts ● Management of document filing system ● Meeting & hospitality coordination for overseas visitors
Qualifications: ● Female, age not over 30 years old ● Master's degree in Business Administration or other related fields ● Proficiency in spoken and written English (an additional Japanese language will be a definite advantage) ● Proficient computer literacy in Ms Office applications ● Good personality , interpersonal skills, co-ordination skills and excellent presentation skills ● High degree of self-confidence & maturity - ability to deal with Management ● Ability to relate well with people on all levels ● High level of organizational skills & attention to details ● Flexibility to cope with a wide range of duties & ability to work under pressure within a limited time frame ● Total confidentiality on all matters dealt with President ● Experience in the life insurance business will be an advantage
Assistant Manager President Office
1 Position
Qualifications: ● Female, age not over 35 years old ● Bachelor's degree in any field of studies ● Proficient computer literacy in Ms Office applications ● Good personality, interpersonal skills, coordination skills and excellent presentation skills ● Ability to relate well with people on all levels ● Ability to manage of document & filing system ● High level of organizational skills & attention to details ● Flexibility to cope with a wide range of duties & ability to work under pressure within a limited time frame ● Experience in the life insurance business will be an advantage
IT Audit Specialist
1 Position
Responsibilities: Working within the Co-operative Accounting Services audit function you will provide specialist IS audit services to a wide variety of business areas. As an expert in IS/IT risk management and control you will advise the business on good practice techniques and ensure excellent quality of work across the department. In addition to possessing extensive experience within IS/IT audit and IS strategy and security you will hold a recognized industry qualification. Benefits are excellent as are the opportunities for further training and personal development. The successful candidate will be required to carry out a variety of audit assignments, including setting up audit programs, making risk assessment, finding vulnerability, coordinating and following up according to audit plans, recommending areas for improvement Qualifications: ● Male or Female, age not over 30 years old, GPA. at least 2.75 ● Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Applied Statistics and Computer Engineering or related fields ● A minimum 3 years' experience in IT Audit, IT general control, system design & development or Network security ● Excellent in English communication skills (both spoken and written English) ● Proficient computer literacy involving MS Office applications, system design and Network ● Abilities of internal audit approach initiation and risk assessment of internal control will be a plus ● Good interpersonal skills, communication skills, consulting skill, conceptual and analytical skills
Worksite Agent
26 Positions
Qualifications: ● Female, age not over 25 years ● Bachelor's degree in any field of studies ● Possess pleasant personality ● Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills can work under pressure ● Must be self driven to meet and exceed sales target ● Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good talent and service mind ● Able to work out of working hours
HR Officer
1 Position
Qualifications: ● Male or Female, age 20-30 years, GPA. at least 2.75 ● Bachelor's or higher in Human Resource Management, Political Science, Business Administration, Industrial & Organization Psychology, or other related fields ● Proficient computer literacy in MS Office applications ● Good personality , interpersonal skills , innovative thinking, co-ordination skills and excellent presentation skills
Actuarial Officer
2 Positions
Responsibilities: Prepare actuarial related reports and documents. Identify and gather relevant information for product analysis, including company financial statements in support of pricing, reinsurance administration, experience study and complying. Qualifications: ● Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or related fields ● Age over 25 years old ● Good command of English and computer Skill-MS Office is preferable ● Good human relation, communication, quick ability to learn, cautious and work follow up
Credit Officer
2 Positions
Responsibilities: Perform credit control work to be accurate and meet the company objectives, company structure, government and statutory. Qualifications: ● Age not over 30 years old ● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or related fields ● At least 1-2 years' experience, preferably in insurance industry (but not mandatory) ● Knowledge and experience in credit and financial analysis will be an advantage ● Good command of English and computer skill-MS Office is preferable ● Good personality, honest and diligence
Underwriter
5 Positions
Responsibilities: Perform for making sure that the company accepts only life insurance applicants whose actual mortality rates do not exceed the mortality rates assumed when the premium rates for a particular product were calculated. Prepare regular underwriting reports, and other jobs as assigned in order to achieve company goals. Qualifications: ● Age not over 30 years old ● Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Business Administration, Economics or related fields ● Good command of English and computer skill-MS Office is preferable ● Good personality, honesty and diligence ● Good communication, quick ability to learn, cautious and work follow up
Representative of Group Life Insurance 3 Positions Responsibilities: Perform and support in sales & marketing activities in responsible area or channel in order to achieve the quota in categories of product. Create confidence by after sale service. Qualifications: ● Age not over 30 years old ● Bachelor's degree in any fields of studies ● Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with various organization partners ● Able to work upcountry (permanent or temporary) ● Good talent, service minded ● Able to work out of working hours
Bancassurance Officer
1 Position
Major Areas of Responsibilities: ● Responsible for Bancassurance such as developing and securing quality new business partners ● Market to and maintain relationship with intermediaries and independent agents by advising them on ways in which to build their consumer life insurance markets Qualifications: ● Male, age 25-35 years ● Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related fields ● A minimum 2 years' experience in bancassurance ● Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good interpersonal skills, communication skills, consulting skill, passion to learn & share
IT Project Manager
1 Position
Major Areas of Responsibilities: Responsible for lead and to be part of the team member in IT Project Team to initiate and review business units to identify improvement opportunities & support the implementation of business improvement recommendations in order to enhance work efficiency for customers, agencies, and back office staff throughout the organization. Qualifications:● Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or other related fields together with some IT Management ● At least 3-5 years of work experience in project management experience ● Excellent communication & interpersonal skills ● Excellent analytical skills with problem solving, decision making, planning and management skills ● Excellent knowledge in formulating corrective action plans ● Project planning & management expertise ● Excellent command of English ● Good PC literacy (including MS Project)
Network and System Administrator
1 Position
Major Areas of Responsibilities: ● Lead and manage all IT infrastructure of system, security and network team
Develop and implement an IT operating procedure, relevant operational flow and documents for the operations and maintenance of a 24x7 Data Center ● Set up and supervise the management of high availability IP-networking LAN, WAN and server systems such as MSWindows Server, AD, Exchange, AS/400 and/or UNIX ● Implement server/network monitoring system in the Network Operation Center ● Responsible for implementing security solutions and enforcing data center network security policies ● Perform design for collection of server and networking performance data such as system availability, system logs for the server and network capacity planning ● Establish system management criteria and policies ● Plan and manage the disaster recovery plan for the entire server and network systems ● Required standby after office hours and public holiday Qualifications:● At least 5-years hands-on experience in data center man agement ● Degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunication Engineering, or Network-related fields ● Experience implementation and operations of WAN routing protocols ● Working knowledge in installing and maintaining hardware, software and network such as structured cabling, IP layer 3-switch, router, firewall, etc. and experience in UNIX services or MS-Windows Server, DNS, FTP, DHCP, Web Service, SMTP, POP, etc. ● Understand the principles of VPN, Remote computer on-line, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP,ISDN and any related functions ● In-depth experience in large-scale system and network security ● Skill in implementation and operation of backup/restore solutions, AS400, Unix-based systems, system load balancing, and internet content management, Strong customer service orientation ●
Programmer
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Major Areas of Responsibilities: Provide system support including application assistance, problem solving and training. Help to create and consistently promote programming standards and development procedures. Train end users or technical support staff to use programs. Qualifications: ● Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other related fields. ● At least 1 year of work experience in programming ● Excellent communication & interpersonal skills ● Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Hire Purchase Marketing officer 2 Positions Provide recommendations and services to customers in the area of new and used cars hire purchase. Build up and maintain the good relationship with dealers. Qualifications: ● Male, age not over 30 years old,Bachelor's degree in any field of studies ● At least 1 year of work experience in hire purchase business ● Excellent communication and coordination skills ● Able to work under pressure
Sales Manager, Senior Sales Executive 1, 4 Positions Assist in developing marketing strategy for use in above the line and below the line in accordance with business policy and marketing plan. Survey and sell real estate. Prepare and assist in developing sales tools and reports, and other jobs as assigned in order to achieve company goals. Qualifications: ● Bachelor's degree in any fields of studies,Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with various organization partners ● Excellent analytical skills with problem solving, decision making, planning and management skills ● Able to work up-country (permanent or temporary) ● Good talent, service minded ● Able to work out of working hours, good PC literacy
We are looking for successful people, and if you are, don't miss this opportunity to call for an interview and we are sure that you can get some added value after meeting with us. Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, transcript, expected salary and a recent photo to the address or e-mail address below:
Contact Name: Ms. Parichart Rattanasareechai Address: 170/74-83, Ocean Tower 1 BLDG., Rachadapisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok, 10110 Telephone: 02-261-2300 ext. 440 Fax: 02-204-0099 E-mail: hrm@ocean.co.th or hrservice@ocean.co.th
In order to accommodate the re-launch of our network, Thailand Outlook Channel (TOC), the Kingdom’s first and only English television news station, is currently looking for qualified personnel to fill the following positions:
NEWS/ECONOMIC ANCHOR ● ● ● ●
Native English speaking/writing skills required At least 28 yrs old with a minimum of 3 yrs work experience Personal interest in current affairs required Applicants for ECONOMIC ANCHOR post must have work experience in related field
NEWS EDITOR ● ●
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At least 30 yrs old with a minimum of 3 yrs work experience Individual must command an excellent level of editorial skills and have a good news sense
REPORTER/SENIOR REPORTER 2 POSITIONS ● ● ●
Excellent English speaking/writing skills required Personal interest in current affairs a must No experience necessary for REPORTER post; SENIOR REPORTER applicants must have 3 yrs experience in related field and able to write/ produce special/investigative reports
REWRITERS (Translators) ● ●
Excellent English writing skills required No experience necessary
NEWS CO-PRODUCERS ● ●
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Degree in Mass Communications, familiarity with Final Cut Pro Some broadcasting experience with strong English skills
TELEVISION CAMERAMAN ●
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Degree in Mass Communications No experience necessary
All applicants must be Thai nationals. Salaries are negotiable depending on experience. Send CV to: THAILAND OUTLOOK CHANNEL th 4 Floor, Chao Phraya Building, 102/1 Phra Arthit Road, Chanasongkram, Bkk 10200 Or toc@thailandoutlook.tv
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PARIS ST GERMAIN vs AJACCIO
3-0 Paris Saint Germain's victory over fourth-tier GRCO Ajaccio to advance into the last 16 of the French Cup swept some cheer through the club.
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In a marquee showdown between the best in the West, the Los Angeles Lakers beat up their longtime rivals. Kobe Bryant scored 22 points before sitting out the final quarter, Andrew Bynum had 15 with 11 rebounds and the Lakers spanked the visiting San Antonio Spurs 99-85. “We played a stellar game and our bench was the difference breaking the game and holding the lead,” Lakers coach Phil Jackson said. – DPA
ING to cut F1 marketing spend ING, the biggest Dutch financial services company, will cut its spending on Formula One motor racing by 40 per cent this year. The bank is reducing costs by $1.3 billion in 2009, and will also eliminate 7,000 jobs, Amsterdam-based ING said. ING will review its sponsorship of the Renault Formula One team in mid-2009. The contract ends after this year. – Bloomberg
Cudicini joins Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur have signed goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini on a free transfer from Chelsea, the Blues said yesterday. The Italian will make the journey across London from the Premier League title contenders to a Spurs side struggling to avoid relegation but short of an experienced rival to the error-prone Heurelho Gomes. Cudicini, 35, had been at Stamford Bridge since 1999 and was Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper until Petr Cech joined the west London club in 2004. – AFP
Torre slams A-Rod, Cashman in book Former New York Yankees manager Joe Torre is scathingly critical of superstar third baseman Alex Rodriguez and general manager Brian Cashman in his
new book called “The Yankee Years.” Torre claims in the book that Rodriguez’s teammates dubbed him “A-Fraud” after the three-time Most Valuable Player developed an obsession with Yankees captain Derek Jeter. Torre also claims that Rodriguez asked for a personal clubhouse attendant to run errands for him. Torre, who became manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers after an acrimonious split with the Yankees, was also Torre critical of Cashman, saying the general manager never told the team’s ownership that Torre wanted a two-year contract. – AFP
Rafa installed favourite; sick Brit offers no excuses for his latest near miss AFP, Melbourne
Ancelotti blasts Mourinho AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti turned up the title heat on Inter Milan rival Jose Mourinho by accusing him of a lack of respect. Mourinho was sent to the stands by referee Domenico Celi after the Portuguese boss charged out of his dug-out to protest a decision. “I don’t believe Celi was afraid. And I believe Mourinho has lacked respect in his manner of confronting the referee and I believe the decision to send him off was justified,” he said. – AFP
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tant thing is the result.” Nadal’s best performance here was 2008, when he reached the semi-finals before being beaten by Tsonga, but his claims on a first hard-court Grand Slam are growing. He has been the form player of the top seeds with triple champion Roger Federer taken to five sets on Sunday and Novak Djokovic twice pushed by Amer Delic and Marcos Baghdatis. “I am playing well, but you never know if it’s going to be enough. So I hope to continue to play like this, and later we will see, because all the matches are very, very difficult,” Nadal said. Meanwhile, Murray’s campaign ended in tears as he was
bullied off court 2-6 6-1 1-6 6-3 64 by Fernando Verdasco, the stocky Spaniard with the laser serve. Murray, who clashed with Federer and Djokovic over his status as pre-tournament favourite, refused to make excuses despite falling ill with a cold. “If I say that I’m sick and it affected me, I know it’s going to be like, ‘Well, he’s making excuses for losing,’” he said. “I don’t feel that was the reason why I lost. I definitely did have my chances, and he played too well.” The defeat puts on hold Murray’s attempt to win Britain’s first Grand Slam since 1936, and also ruins his chances of becoming world No 1 in the next six months. Verdasco, who compiled the best record of any player of the
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Serena Williams
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ON A POSSIBLE REMATCH WITH RODDICK
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“I don’t think it’s necessary to have a rematch – you know, I won. I was clearly the better player ... He was so sweet and he was so small. He could never really beat me.”
“They didn’t let them play at a normal level, they missed so much. I appreciate them. Because of them, we are now here and we have the chance to play, to travel around the world and to earn some good money and to have fun.”
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early rounds, nailed 74 per cent of first serves to reach his first Grand Slam quarter-final in 23 attempts. “It was one of my biggest goals to be in a Grand Slam quarter-finals for the first time. Right now I’m so happy to make
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this goal possible,” said the Spaniard. In the late match, Blake didn’t get a look at Tsonga’s serve in the first two sets and was furious after being broken back when serving for the third. Tsonga then dominated the tie-break, pummelling some big forehands before sealing it with an ace 6-4 6-4 7-6 (7/3). “I think I’m playing better than last year,” he said. “I’m stronger maybe in my head, and it helps a lot.” Earlier Nadal, capitalising on Gonzalez’s four-hour marathon with Richard Gasquet on Saturday, raced through the first two sets in less than 40 minutes each. The Chilean 13th seed mounted a brief revival in the third but Nadal hit back from 3-0 down and got the decisive break 4-3 to end it 6-3 6-2 6-4.
struggling Serena Williams received a free ride into the Australian Open quarter-finals when her opponent fell ill yesterday, while fourth seed Elena Dementieva surged to her 14th straight win this year. Three-time Australian champion Williams was trailing 6-3 2-4 to rising teen star Victoria Azarenka and had received a code violation for swearing in frustration when a mystery bug forced the 16th seeded Belarusian to retire. Williams next opponent, eighth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia, also had an armchair ride into the quarters when Chinese 22nd seed Zheng Jie pulled out of their clash with a wrist injury. But there were convincing wins for Dementieva and unseeded Spanish giantkiller Carla Suarez Navarro in the two matches that did go the distance. Azarenka’s dramatic withdrawal prematurely curtailed what was developing into a fascinating clash between a nine-time Grand Slam winner Williams and one of the leading lights in a new generation of challengers. The 19-year-old had broken Williams twice to win the first set and was down a break in the second when she became distressed. She called a medical time
out but could barely stand up after coming back out to play, wobbling between points then staggering to the net in tears to concede the match before being helped off court. Williams, who complained of feeling rusty earlier in the tournament, said she was unhappy with her serve when she was reprimanded for an audible obscenity towards the end of the first set. “I felt like this tournament my serve hasn’t been anywhere near where it normally is so I just got a little frustrated with my first serve per centage,” she said, adding that she was confident she would have come back to win. Williams remains on track for a semi-final showdown wiith Dementieva, who crushed Slovak 18th seed Dominika Cibulkova 6-2 6-2 to extend the hottest winning streak in women’s tennis. The 27-year-old’s 14-match run this year has already delivered titles in Auckland and Sydney, leading compatriot Dinara Safina to nominate her the favourite to lift the trophy here. But Dementieva played down the tag, preferring to concentrate on her next match against Suarez Navarro. “I’m the favourite? I don’t think so,” the Monte Carlobased world No 4 said.
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Elena Dementieva makes a return to Dominika Cibulkova.
orld Junior No 1 N o p p a w a n Lertcheewakarn spent just 37 minutes on the court to vanquish Fernanda Faria of Brazil 6-0 6-0 in the girls’ singles first round of the Australian Open yesterday. The 17-year-old was one of the three Thais who won through in the opening round. Kanyapat Narattana also advanced with a 6-3 6-4 win over Anna Brazhnikova of Sweden while Nicha Lertpitaksinchai won her match on Sunday. Noppawan, a finalist at Wimbledon last year, will play Dutch girl Quirine Lemoine in round two. Kanyapat has a tough assignment against reigning Wimbledon junior champion Luara Robson while Nicha takes on Victoria Kamenskaya. In the doubles, Noppawan and Beatrice Gumulyaof Indonesia, seeded second, beat Australia’s Sophie Letcher and Olivia Rich 6-1 6-3. Luksika and Nicha ousted Faria and Hilda Melander of Sweden 6-1 6-0. Meanwhile, an untimely wrist injury forced Zheng Jie concede her fourth-round match against Svetlana Kuznetsova.
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‘Big Four’ kept apart in FA draw
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afael Benitez admits Liverpool need to find a sharper cutting edge after his side’s latest frustrating draw sparked a war of words with Everton boss David Moyes. For the second time in a week Benitez was left fuming as Everton came to Anfield with a defensive mindset and managed to grind out a 1-1 draw, this time in the FA Cup fourth round. After snatching a Premier League draw against their Merseyside rivals on Monday, Everton held out again because Liverpool were unable to turn their possession into goals. Benitez’s frustration at Everton’s cautious tactics, and his disappointment at the prospect of an unwanted replay at Goodison Park on February 4, boiled over after Sunday’s match. “When you have a busy time it is better not to play too many matches but you have to do it,” he said. “I think we have important games coming now. It will be difficult but if everyone is available we will manage the squad. “It could be better to get the tie finished in one game without a replay. At least we are still in the competition. “One team was trying to win this match and one didn’t want to lose. To attack against 10 players behind the ball is not easy so I’m really pleased with the players. I have never played like this here or at Valencia. It has to be different in the replay. Clearly they have to attack.”
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres, front, and captain Steven Gerrard celebrate the team’s goal. Benitez’s jibes drew an angry response from Moyes, who hinted that his counterpart lacked dignity. “I never come looking for a draw, that’s for sure, although I might have taken a draw in the end,” he said. “We’ve come to a side with a lot of big players who have spent big to win trophies. That makes it difficult for a side like Everton. “This is a great football club but we look after our business. We do things with a bit of dignity and style.” Liverpool’s failure to kill off Everton despite completely dominating the second half means they face a busy period of three games in seven days.
I HAVE NEVER COME LOOKING FOR A DRAW,THAT’S FOR SURE. David Moyes Tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Wigan is followed by a crucial home game against
Chelsea on Sunday and now another derby at Everton three days later. Benitez’s decision to leave Robbie Keane out of his squad left Liverpool with few attacking options to break down Everton, but he insisted it was up his forwards to improve. “We know we have had some draws against teams who have defended like Everton, so we have to change the situation and improve our attack,” he said. “Robbie was not selected because we have a very good squad but he is working hard. “Normally all the players want to be in the squad and start so I doubt he will be happy.”
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English football’s ‘big four’ of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal were kept apart when the draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup was made on Sunday. Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton face a potential last 16 clash with Aston Villa after Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Anfield. But Villa, trying to break into the elite quartet, also have a fourth round replay after being held to a goalless stalemate on Saturday by Championship side Doncaster. The winners of the replay between Midlands foes Derby and Nottingham Forest can look forward to a glamour tie at home to English, European and world champions Manchester United. Swansea’s record for knocking out FA Cup holders Portsmouth was a home tie against another Premier League side in Fulham. Cardiff or Arsenal, who played out a goalless draw on Sunday, face the winners of the replay between Premier League strugglers West Brom and Burnley, who knocked several top-flight sides out of the League Cup before losing in midweek in the semi-finals to Tottenham. A guaranteed allPremier League clash is the match between West Ham and Middlesbrough. AFP
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rsene Wenger admits he is concerned at the prospect of a fixture back-log after Arsenal were held to a goalless draw in the fourth round of the FA Cup by Cardiff. The north Londoners have seen their resources dangerously stretched by a spate of injuries to key attacking players such as Cesc Fabregas, Tomas Rosicky, Theo Walcott
and Eduardo da Silva, and the prospect of shoe-horning another game into an alreadycrowded schedule drew a downbeat response from Wenger after Sunday’s stalemate here at Ninian Park. “We could do without it, of course,” the Arsenal manager said. “But let’s not complain because we play football. “It’s one more game to play. If that’s the price we have to
pay to stay in the hat, we’re happy to do it,” added Wenger, whose team – if they see off Cardiff – will face either Premier League strugglers West Brom or another secondtier side in Burnley in the last 16. “We are very short at the moment and cannot rotate very much,” the Frenchman added. “I could rest a few players against Cardiff but not as
many as I’d wanted. I’d planned to take Robin van Persie off, but it didn’t work that way.” Arsenal may now face a rush of four games in the space of 10 days – three Premier League matches and the replay with City – but, for Wenger, even that is a more palatable prospect than being dumped out of the FA Cup for the first time by lower league opponents.
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at Perez won the Bob Hope Classic for his first PGA Tour title, taking advantage of Steve Stricker’s collapse and holding off John Merrick by three strokes yesterday in the wind-swept final round. Perez finished at 33-under 327. Merrick, who began the day eight shots behind Stricker but moved in front briefly on the back nine, shot a 67. Stricker, 33 under at the start of play after rounds of 61 and 62, had a 77 to tie for third with Mike Weir (67) at 28 under. Stricker had a triple bogey on No 7 and a quadruple bogey on No 10, hitting into the water on both holes. The 32-year-old Perez, playing in the final group, locked up the victory by knocking his approach shot from 200 yards on No 18 to 3 feet to set up an
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Pat Perez took advantage of Steve Stricker’s collapse in the final round to take the trophy by three shots. eagle. Merrick, winless on the tour, already had finished his round with a par on 18. Perez beamed and doffed his cap after the ball rolled onto the green and the fans in the grandstands erupted in cheers. He stopped grinning only briefly, while he was bending over his final putt.
Merrick’s second-place finish was the highest for the 26year-old former UCLA star, who is beginning his third full season on the tour. Perez, who led the first three days of the 90-hole event before falling three shots off Stricker’s pace, had said the ideal conditions made the early
rounds “like playing in a dome”. That changed for the closing round over the Palmer Course at PGA West. Club selection, figuring distance and direction, all became a challenge. The wind would quiet one moment, then gust and swirl the next. Flagsticks on the greens rocked back and forth with the flags flapping, go still, then just as suddenly begin shuddering again. Stricker, at No 16 the highest ranked player in the field, had his hopes of winning a fifth tour title blown away in the wind.
Langer wins season-opener Bernhard Langer won the Champions Tour’s seasonopening Mitsubishi Electric Championship in KaupulehuKona, Hawaii on Sunday, closing with a 4-under 68 for a onestroke victory over Andy Bean. Langer had an 18-under 198 total.
Quiros clears Qatar A F P , Doha
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lvaro Quiros had seven birdies and four bogeys on Sunday for a 3-under 69, enough to win the Qatar Masters by three strokes over Louis Oosthuizen and Henrik Stenson. Quiros, a 26-year-old Spaniard, finished with a total score of 19-under 269 at the Doha Golf Course. “Winning is not easy,” Quiros said. “It is easy for guys like Sergio Garcia and others who win so often. So, definitely it is a big surprise for me to win here.” Oosthuizen (71) had three birdies and two bogeys, and Stenson (68) had an eagle on No 10, three birdies and a bogey. Damien McGrane (67) was fourth, three strokes behind second place. After a shaky start, Alvaro had five birdies on the back nine, including two on the 16th and 17th holes. “It wasn’t a perfect day,” Quiros said. “I took time to get going. It is a surprise to win here.”
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Real skipper nears di Stefano mark as Madrid cut Barcelona advantage
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eal Madrid’s iconic captain Raul moved to just one goal from equalling Alfredo di Stefano’s club goalscoring record as Real cut Barcelona’s lead at the top to 12 points with a 1-0 home win over Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday. Raul appeared to use his ear to glance home Lassana Diarra’s fierce 39th minute cross for his 306th goal in the famous white shirt, leaving him just one goal behind di Stefano, who famously inspired Real to five consecutive European Cup triumphs. Raul, 31, was taken off 20 minutes from the end as coach Juande Ramos put the team
United will falter: Fergie Sir Alex Ferguson has offered his English title rivals a boost by revealing he expects Manchester United to drop points between now and the end of the season. Reigning champions United travel to bottom of the table West Brom today. Looking ahead to the midweek fixtures, he added: “I’m not worried about the effects of that [playing before Liverpool]. Maybe a few years ago I would have thought about it. “We have the most experience of handling it, but it doesn’t mean that we can handle it all the time. “We will drop points in the run-in, there is no question about that. We just hope we don’t drop as many as the rest.”– A F P
first so the former Spain international will have to wait until next week to try and get the goal. Real moved three points clear of third-placed Sevilla, who lost 2-0 against Racing Santander, as they enacted revenge for their opening 2-1 defeat to Depor at the Riazor Stadium. Portuguese defender Pepe admitted it was frustrating that Barca kept winning but pointed out that Real’s other rivals were now further away. “Barca didn’t slip up but the teams behind us [Sevilla, Valencia and Atletico Madrid] did so we have some breathing space,” explained Pepe. “We
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Real Madrid striker Raul Gonzalez, right and Arjen Robben after Raul scored against Deportivo.
WE JUST HAVE TO WAIT FOR BARCELONA TO DROP POINTS,THEN TAKE ADVANTAGE BY WINNING. Pepe
just have to wait for Barca to drop points, then take advantage by winning.” It was a fifth straight win for Ramos who has had to deal with the speculation that Arsene Wenger could replace him at the end of the season. Ramos has a six-month deal but presidential candidate Florentino Perez has stirred trouble by claiming he would bring Arsenal manager Wenger to the Santiago Bernabeu if elected. “We just have to concentrate on fulfilling our part by winning and wait and see what happens,” said Ramos. “It is a long season and a lot can happen.”
Barcelona have also been irked by suggestions that Real could break the bank to sign their Argentine star Lionel Messi who scored twice in the 4-1 win over Numancia on Saturday. “I’ll never leave Barca,” said Messi. “I’ll only leave if they throw me out. Barcelona is my home.” With Barca and Real in their custom positions of first and second the rest of the top sides appear to be fighting for the remaining two Champions League slots. Despite playing against ten men for close to an hour Sevilla fell to a surprise 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Racing Santander.
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avid Beckham left the door open to a possible long-term stay at AC Milan after scoring his first goal in Italian football in a 4-1 win at Bologna. The victory kept Milan in the title hunt, trailing leaders and city rivals Inter Milan by six points. Playing only his third match for Milan, Beckham wrapped things up on the hour mark with Milan’s fourth, a rocket that beat Francesco Antonioli at his near post. “I feel very good here. I arrived in a team that wanted me for years and I play for exceptional fans,” said the former England captain. “I’ll stay here until March and then we’ll see. Right now
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AC Milan’s David Beckham celebrates his first goal on loan. I’m focussed only on my football.” Beckham joined on loan from LA Galaxy and his deal is due to run out on March 8, after which he is expected back in Los Angeles for the start of
the new Major League Soccer season. On Sunday, he struck from about 15 yards out to the right of goal to net his first successful strike for Milan. “It was a
truly special goal, just as it is special for me to be playing here,” he told RAI TV. “The important thing was to win so now we are even more confident ahead of Wednesday’s game [against Genoa].” Milan have been a more balanced and effective outfit since Beckham joined, something they had lost since Gennaro Gattuso was injured. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is keen to keep him at the club but admits that it is out of his hands. “It’s up to him what happens. Our hands are tied because he is locked into a very precise contract,” said Ancelotti. “But as long as we have him at our disposal I see no reason not to take advantage of that because he’s giving us a lot.”
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POISED TO STRIKE Leesaw back from Europe to help hosts Thailand in Asian Cup qualifier DAILY XPRESS
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elgium club Lierse’s striker Teeratep “Leesaw” Winothai has returned home to help Thailand battle regional powerhouse Iran in the crucial Group E Asian Cup qualifier tomorrow. The 23-year-old was left out of the team for the opening match away against Jordan to give him time to adjust to his new club, which he joined just a month ago. Thailand returned with a precious point after a goalless Teeratep ‘Leesaw’ Winothai is hopeful of winning back his place in the Thai team. draw in the opener. The former BEC Tero Sasana forward, though, received a Ali Daei. “I took a flight back home under my belt. Things are gradcall-up for the glamour tie with Leesaw arrived in Bangkok straightaway after the Liege ually starting to move in the the Cup’s three-time champi- yesterday after playing a cameo game in which played as a late right direction. ons Iran, who are coached by role in Lierse’s 1-1 draw with substitute,” said Leesaw. “I al“But I still need more time. their legendary former striker Liege at the weekend. ready have two league games My team is doing well right
RESULTS basketball NBA Yesterday’s results: Boston 124, Dallas 100; La Lakers 99, San Antonio 85; Toronto 113, Sacramento 97; Phoenix 104, Atlanta 99; Houston 108, Detroit 105; Indiana 98, Charlotte 93; Minnesota 109, Chicago 108 (Ot); Denver 117, Utah 97; Golden State 107, LA Clippers 92.
golf Bob Hope Classic Leading final round scores in La Quinta, California (USA unless noted): 327 – Pat Perez 61-63-67-67-69 330 – John Merrick 68-65-6763-67 332 – Mike Weir (CAN) 62-70-6766-67, Steve Stricker 65-67-6162-77 333 – Stephen Ames (CAN) 7163-70-66-63, Bo Van Pelt 6665-68-67-67, Tim Clark (RSA) 66-69-63-66-69, Webb Simpson 68-66-64-66-69 334 – Brad Adamonis 67-62-7169-65, Chad Campbell 66-71-6865-64, John Senden (AUS) 6770-65-64-68, Tom Pernice 6563-68-69-69, Richard S. Johnson (SWE) 63-65-67-69-70 336 – Mathew Goggin (AUS) 6670-62-67-71 338 – Ryuji Imada (JPN) 67-6569-67-70, Charlie Wi (KOR) 68-
67-61-71-71 341 – Martin Laird (GBR) 67-6868-68-70 342 – Alex Cejka (GER) 68-6768-70-69 343 – Peter Lonard (AUS) 65-6768-69-74 350 – Brendon de Jonge (ZIM) 67-70-65-70-78 Qatar Masters Saturday’s leading final round scores: 269 – Alvaro Quiros (ESP) 6967-64-69 272 – Louis Oosthuizen (RSA) 67-65-69-71, Henrik Stenson (SWE) 66-72-66-68 275 – Damien McGrane (IRL) 6969-70-67 276 – Miguel Angel Jimenez (ESP) 66-71-70-69, Maarten Lafeber (NED) 68-70-66-72 277 – Coltart (SCO) 66-69-70-72, Simon Dyson (ENG) 72-70-6966, Gonzalo Fdez-Castano (ESP) ) 69-72-67-69, Sergio Garcia (ESP) 70-70-67-70, Chapchai Nirat (THA) 69-69-69-70 278 – Aaron Baddeley (AUS) 6872-67-71, Paul Broadhurst (ENG) 68-70-69-71, Anders Hansen (DEN) 67-72-68-71, Hennie Otto (RSA) 73-69-69-67 279 – Johan Edfors (SWE) 72-6769-71, Niclas Fasth (SWE) 70-7170-68, Stephen Gallacher (SCO) 72-69-69-69, Brett Rumford (AUS) 67-69-73-70, Jeev Milkha Singh (IND) 70-72-70-67 280 – Robert Dinwiddie (ENG) 67-73-68-72, Retief Goosen (RSA) 69-73-67-71, Alexander Noren (SWE) 72-71-66-71, Charl
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now – we’re second in the league, just two points off the summit. “We stand a good chance of promotion to the top division or at least a play-off place. Our next game is on Saturday, so after national duty, I have to fly back to Belgium, which means I’ll definitely miss the traditional match between Chulalongkorn and Thammasart Universities.” Leesaw revealed that he was hopeful but not certain of being handed a starting spot by coach Peter Reid. Iran top the table following their 6-0 mauling of Singapore. “I’ve talked with Reid on the phone from Belgium. He said he needed me for the Iran match. It’s up to him whether he wants me to start the game. “I’ll accept his decision. He changed the system to play with a lone striker while I was absent. So I’m hoping he’ll revert to two strikers now that I’m here.”
Kovalev leads East to shootout win Alexei Kovalev scored twice in regulation and netted the decisive shootout goal to help Eastern Conference beat the West in the All-Star game.
Schwartzel (RSA) 69-72-69-70, Adam Scott (AUS) 73-70-70-67, Anthony Wall (ENG) 70-70-7070
soccer Dutch first division Sunday’s results: Vitesse Arnhem 0 NEC Nijmegen 0; FC Utrecht 3 Sparta Rotterdam 3; Heracles Almelo 1 FC Twente 2; FC Groningen 1 Ajax 0; FC Volendam 0 ADO Den Haag 1 English FA Cup Sunday’s fourth round results: Cardiff 0 Arsenal 0; Liverpool 1 (Gerrard 54) Everton 1 (Lescott 27) French Cup Sunday’s results: Le Havre 0 Le Mans 1 aet; Grande-Synthe 1 Grenoble 3; Ajaccio GFCO 0 Paris Saint Germain 3 Italian Serie A Sunday’s results: Bologna 1 (Di Vaio 9-pen) AC Milan 4 (Seedorf 13, Kaka 17-pen, 43, Beckham 60); Genoa 1 (Milito 73) Catania 1 (Martinez 67); Lazio 1 (Rocchi 3) Cagliari 4 (Jeda 5, 9, Acquafresca 21-pen, Matri 41); Lecce 3 (Munari 12, 45, Castillo 73) Torino 3 (Saumel 47, Dellafiore 56, Natali 77); Napoli 0 AS Roma 3 (Mexes 18, Juan 32, Vucinic 50); Palermo 3 (Simplicio 17, 54, Cavani 57) Udinese 2 (Pepe 2, Di Natale 63);Siena 1 (Frick 44) Atalanta 0; Inter Milan 1 (Adriano 45)
Sampdoria 0 Scottish Premier League Sunday’s result: Kilmarnock 0 Hamilton 1 (Offiong 46) Spanish League Sunday’s results: Malaga 1 (Apono 22) Atletico Madrid 1 (Heitinga 44); Recreativo Huelva 1 (Camunas 72) Real Betis 0; Valladolid 1 (Goitom 41) Espanyol 1 (Sanchez 78); Almeria 2 (Ortiz 26, Uche 39) Athletic Bilbao 1 (Del Olmo 65); Getafe 5 (Soldado 15, 57, 72pen, Granero 17, Uche 70) Sporting Gijon 1 (Barral 45); Real Mallorca 3 (Jurado 8, 42, Marti 41-pen) Valencia 1 (Vicente 72); Sevilla 0 Racing Santander 2 (Navas 23, Zigic 46); Real Madrid 1 (Raul 39) Deportivo La Coruna 0
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tennis Australian Open Yesterday’s results (x denotes seeding): Men’s singles 4th round: Gilles Simon (FRA x6) b Gael Monfils (FRA x12) 6-4 2-6 6-1 retired; Rafael Nadal (ESP x1) b Fernando Gonzalez (CHI x13) 6-3 6-2 6-4; Fernando Verdasco (ESP x14) b Andy Murray (GBR x4) 2-6 6-1 1-6 6-3 6-4 Women’s singles 4th round: Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP) b Anabel Medina Garrigues (ESP x21) 6-3 6-2; Elena Dementieva (RUS x4) b Dominika Cibulkova (SVK x18) 6-2 6-2; Svetlana Kuznetzova (RUS x8) b Zheng Jie (CHN x22) 4-1 retired; Serena Williams (USA x2) b Victoria Azarenka (BLR x13) 3-6 4-2 retired
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