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WEEKEND TRAVEL
Move mountains in Nepal with THE FUN
CATCH A STAR HOT ROD SPEAKS HIS MIND PAGE 8
A COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
There’s a spring in most old folks’ step as they line up to collect their Bt500 monthly bonus from the government. >PAGE 2
LISTEN IN GO TO Q BAR FOR SOME SEXY SAX PAGE 9
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7.1 million THAIS WERE born before April 2, 1949, making them eligible for the monthly state allowance of Bt500.
briefly ‘B’is for ‘Bad book’
Seniors aged 60 and over queue at a local authority office in Phuket, waiting to register for the government’s summer living allowance of Bt500 per month.
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SUMMER WINDFALL With a fresh spring in their step, old folk are rushing to register for the new Bt500 state allowance DAILY XPRESS
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ince yesterday, seniors have been happily registering for the government’s new living allowance of Bt500 for six consecutive months. “We were thrilled when we heard about the helping hand,” said Sawat Thanananthapong, with his wife by his side. The couple, both aged 69, registered at the Chatuchak District Office in Bangkok.
Easing the family burden Sawat said he and his wife had long relied on their children for food and basic necessities. “That’s quite a burden on them because they don’t have steady jobs,” the father said. DAILY
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Piranat Warattapop accompanied his 72-year-old mother to the registration. “This may not sound like a lot of money but at least it gives the elderly some income,” he said, adding that he hopes the government will consider extending the scheme.
Register by March 15 The government plans to hand out Bt500 per month between April and September to every senior who registers at their local administrative or district office by March 15. Piengjai Wisarutrat, who heads the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s Social Development Department, said
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I’VE HAD FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM THE STATE.I’M SO RELIEVED. Serm Tinakhad, 80 large numbers showed up at every district office in the capital yesterday. “A queue formed at the Phra Khanong District Office before it had even opened,” Piengjai said. “The information in your household registration deter-
mines which office you must contact.” Serm Tinakhad, 80, registered in his home province of Phichit, and said he would spend the money on food. “Then, I won’t have to be a burden on my children and grandchildren.” Phichit’s Deputy Governor Yuthana Wiriyakitti has instructed every local administrative organisation to inform locals of the living allowance. Down South, some 460 seniors turned up at the Mueang District Office of Narathiwat to register. While the living-allowance scheme will cover most Thai seniors, some may not qualify. Elderly people who already receive income/welfare from the government or local administrative organisations are not eligible for the scheme, says the government.
The Culture Ministry will ask all bookstores to keep some books out of children’s sight. “Books featuring pictures not suitable for children should be kept in a separate zone beyond their reach,” Culture Minister Teera Slukpetch said yesterday. He was speaking after meeting with relevant authorities to discuss how best to prevent the distribution of inappropriate print materials. Teera said that a books-andmagazines rating system had also been agreed at the meeting and should be launched as soon as possible.
New ideas needed Workers yesterday called for Bt5 billion to tackle unemployment, while employers urged the government to provide individuals with vocational training and a Bt5,000 allowance for four months. Employees’ Labour Development Council of Thailand chief Manas Kosol told a seminar that seven employee organisations would not call for a minimum wage hike this Labour Day, but that Bt5 billion should be used to help employees and businesses in four cases. They were, businesses whose employees had to suspend their work in exchange for a 25 per cent salary cut; laid-off workers whose employers had fled; allowances for workers undergoing vocational training; and the launch of a database for the unemployed. DAILY XPRESS
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Warmer temperatures could raise sea levels by 0.7-1.3 metres this century, threatening low-lying areas with flooding
Dancing
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Salgueiro samba school dancers parade at the Sambodrome in Rio de Janeiro last week. On Wednesday, the samba school was crowned champion of the fiercely competitive Carnival parades, knocking off a powerhouse competitor and overcoming a shooting that killed three people outside its headquarters just a few months ago.
SLUMDOG KIDS STAR AT HOME Young actors get rousing welcome as they arrive back from Hollywood A F P , Mumbai, India
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he six children who acted in the Oscar-winning film “Slumdog Millionaire” returned from Hollywood to Mumbai yesterday to cheers from fans lined up at the city’s airport. Hundreds of family members, friends and fans thronged the airport to greet the children, shouting “Jai Ho”, the film’s theme song. The movie won eight awards, including best picture. The children, three of whom are slum-dwellers, were welcomed with garlands amid
tight police security, and then driven home in style in six Mercedes. The children were due later to attend a party, Indian media reported.
Young and famous “This is the proudest moment of our lives. I cannot believe my daughter has become world famous,” said Rafiq
Asghar Ali Quereshi, father of nine-year-old Rubina Ali. Rubina played the younger version of the love interest of Jamal, the hero of the feel-good film about a boy who rises from poverty and enters a TV quiz show to win millions and be united with the girl he adores. “The entire family is here,” said Querishi, who lives in a Mumbai slum. “I’ve never seen such enthusiasm – even when Bollywood stars arrive, the crowds are calmer,” Suresh Bhaghat, a cleaner said. The rags-to-riches drama, directed by Danny Boyle, was based on the book “Q and A” by Indian author Vikas Swarup.
Youngster gives up hubby for cash DPA, Jerusalem
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n what has been described as “the most unusual divorce on record”, the Jerusalem Rabbinic Court has expedited divorce proceedings for a 17-year-old groom and his 14-year-old bride who married recently in an unauthorised, makeshift ceremony. Israeli media reported yesterday that the court had to issue the divorce after it was found that the ceremony the couple held conformed to Jewish religious law, even though Israeli civil law forbids minors under the age of 18 from marrying. The couple, who both come from religious families in Jerusalem, had recited the wedding vows in front of witnesses, exchanged an item of
value in the form of a ring, and had also consummated their union, the three requirements for marriage under Jewish religious law.
Make me an offer But when the groom’s parents heard about the ceremony, they insisted the couple get a divorce. The bride originally refused, but changed her mind after she was paid 10,000 shekels (Bt123,000). The divorce proceedings took place earlier this week. The Rabbinic Court was quoted as saying it was the “most unusual divorce on record, and certainly one involving the youngest”. When the girl receives her identity card at age 16, it will list her status as “divorced”.
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CLINT EASTWOOD has taken home a special career award from the Cannes film fest, and said in an interview that he likes it when his movies say something about America. Awards given outside the annual festival, such as this one, are rare.
STEVIE WONDER was thanked by President Barack Obama for creating ‘a style that’s uniquely American’ as he presented the singer-songwriter the nation’s highest award for pop music.
HIV virus mutating far too fast
briefly Auction of relics ‘shameful’
AFP, Paris
team of scientists on Wednesday said the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was swiftly evolving to avoid the body’s immune defences, a phenomenon that adds to the challenge of crafting an Aids vaccine. Mutations in HIV enable it to rapidly side-step genetic variations that offer a better natural shield against the deadly pathogen, they said in a study released by the journal Nature.
Too much, too soon “Even in the short time that HIV has been in the human population, it is doing an effective job of evading our best efforts,” said Oxford University researcher Philip Goulder. “This is high-speed evolution that we’re seeing.” Goulder’s team analysed genetic codes and viral strain of 2,800 infected people in North America, the Caribbean, Europe, subSaharan Africa, Australia and Japan. And they came across some bad news. They found that the virus is able to mutate when facing the more successful variants of these genes. This “escape mutation” is then transmitted on to the viral progeny and then handed on to the human population when another person becomes infected. “The virus is outrunning human variation, you might say,” said one of the researchers.
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Residents take part in the annual Shrovetide football match in Ashbourne, central England on Wednesday.
Mud, sweat, beers – and crazy footie AFP, Ashbourne, England
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f Premier League football seems too polished and pompous, then Britain’s maddest match – a no-nonsense free-for-all that ends up in a river – is the perfect antidote. A quirky slice of British heritage, the Royal Shrovetide Football match is an adrenalinefuelled tradition dating back to at least the 12th century, and little has changed since then. Once a year, the quaint rural town of Ashbourne in Derbyshire splits into Up’ards and Down’ards – those born north and south of the River Henmore – for a blood-and-thunder ruck that rampages through the streets and surrounding fields. Pride and a place in history is at stake. The riverbank goals are millstones five kilometres apart and the few rules are straight and simple – in short, no killing, no hiding the ball and stay out of
the churchyard. Played every Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday – which signal the start of the Christian season of Lent – this feisty game could not be further from the fancy flicks and feigned injuries of the English Premier League. “It’s rough. Really rough,” said Peter Rowbowtham, a member of the 10-strong committee, who estimated that 2,000 to 3,000 people take part. “There’s broken ankles … bust ribs. There’s no quarter given or taken, but there is integrity. If somebody goes down in the hug [the giant rolling ruck], they will pick them up,” the 73-year-old, who played for four decades, said. “You need a pair of strong boots and plenty of resilience. “There’s an honour to playing this game. People train from Christmas to get ready. It’s the heritage of Derbyshire. It makes you proud to be British.”
Kung-fu legend Jackie Chan said yesterday the auction of stolen Chinese bronzes was “shameful” and said he was working on a new movie about the theft of cultural relics. The actor said the Qing Dynasty bronze fountainheads looted by British and French forces from Beijing’s Summer Palace in the 1860s were China’s national treasures and demanded that the items be returned. The items were sold at a Christie’s auction in Paris on Wednesday. “They remain looted items, no matter whom they were sold to. Whoever took it out [of China] is himself a thief,” he fumed. Beijing yesterday accused the auction house of selling smuggled Chinese relics and demanded they be returned. But the French government said it received no official request and the sale went ahead after a Paris court threw out a last-ditch bid to remove the bronzes from the auction. – A F P
Celebrity poisoners Chinese celebrities will share liability if the food products they endorse prove to be unsafe, state media reported yesterday. The report by the China Daily gave no details on how stars would be held accountable under the draft law, but quoted a legal expert saying the “joint liability” provision would leave them open to compensation claims. The stipulation is part of China’s efforts to bolster food safety systems following a string of scandals that have killed or sickened consumers.
Syringe racket busted Indian police arrested the kingpin of a used-syringe racket that has been blamed for an outbreak of hepatitis B in which 48 people died, reports said yesterday. Police raided 35 private hospitals and confiscated hundreds of thousands of recycled syringes, according to India’s NDTV private
news channel. The head of a private hospital was also arrested. The alleged mastermind of the racket – Saijuddin, who goes by one name – collected the used syringes from private clinics and hospitals and resold them, said the report. – AFP
Call me... A Taiwanese man was arrested for the robbery of 5,000 Taiwan dollars (Bt5,160) from a computer engineer after leaving his phone number with his victim to demand more money later. The engineer was collecting money at a cash machine in the central county of Taichung on Tuesday night when the man threatened him with a knife and robbed him, local TV said. The robber demanded more money from the engineer, who told him he could borrow 20,000 Taiwan dollars from his friends. The robber then left his phone number with the engineer, who later gave it to police. – DPA
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G E TAWAY S
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Moving mountains Nepal can be an uphill struggle if you don’t know the ropes – get some expert tips on avoiding the pitfalls
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ighteen people including 14 European tourists aboard a small aircraft, were killed last October when it crashed at Nepal’s Lukla airport. The incident sparked concerns about air travel in the country, but figures show that Nepal still managed to attract more tourists in 2008 than at any time in the previous three decades. Along with its unspoilt countryside, most people come to Nepal to catch a glimpse of Mount Everest, whose summit Earth’s highest point. Travelling to Everest requires a measure of physical fitness, but also some knowledge of the country it rises from – one of the world’s poorest. Society in Nepal functions differently from anywhere else, with much of the country’s infrastructure in a dilapidated state.
First stop, a tour agency Waiting for luggage at Kathmandu airport is just a foretaste of what the average tourist can expect: if your bag is not on your plane, it might (just might) be on the next one. To avoid further pitfalls down the road, book your journey through an agency. “If you are young, flexible and spontaneous, you can look for a guide and porters when you arrive,” says Stefan Winter, a mountain guide from Munich’s German Alpine Association. “But if you have an accident in a remote area, you often have to wait for aid to arrive,” explains Rainer Hoerig, a researcher into tourism and development issues. He recommends hiring
someone familiar with Nepal’s terrain and who knows the local lingo. “Many Nepalese speak some English, but not all do and not all very well,” points out Winter. A tour agency can also help you avoid problems in Kathmandu’s Thamel, a tourist district which is notorious for people who offer spurious help to strangers, warns Ram Thapa, one of Nepal’s honorary consuls in Germany. Hiring guides and porters is not expensive and visitors can expect to pay between US$2 (Bt71) and $3 a day, says Thapa.
Anticipate delays Another thing to take into consideration is bureaucracy. Many regions of Nepal require visitors to have a trekking per-
mit. A guide, hired directly or booked through an agency, will take care of the formalities. Tourists rarely experience any serious problems in Nepal. Thapa advises taking at least one day’s delay into consideration when making plans. If you are planning to fly home on a Wednesday, and you make your way to Kathmandu on Tuesday, you could be in for a disappointment. If you intend travelling from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Thapa recommends taking one of the designated tourist buses. “They don’t take any local passengers, just foreigners.” As for air travel, Thapa advises against using the country’s national carrier, Nepal Airlines. Other carriers are okay in comparison.
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A holy man attends the Maha Shivaratri festival at Pashupati Temple in Kathmandu on Monday . I F YO U G O >> The best times to visit Nepal are October and November and in spring. The best views of Everest and the Himalayas are in October and March. >> On the Web: www.WelcomeNepal.com.
Putter up for Hua Hin Until the end of April golfers ought to be checking in at the Sheraton Hua Hin Resort and Spa, where “Green Days” include a room for two, breakfast and serious time among the 18 holes at the Banyan Golf Club. The prices start at Bt6,500. Visit www.Sheraton.com.
Join the Club Until April 15 the Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok’s “Club” package for business travellers features a night’s stay in a deluxe room for Bt5,650 or in a Petit Suite on the Dynasty Club floor for Bt6,950. You get breakfast, a private butler, access to the Dynasty lounge and free Internet, and you don’t have to check out until 4pm. Visit
Mount Everest is Nepal’s primary attraction, but travel there can be difficult.
www.CentaraHotelsResorts. com.
Sporty Swiss Until March 31 the Swissotel
Le Concorde on Ratchadapisek Road has active folks in mind with its summer promotion: three months’ membership in the sports club for Bt4,000 or a year for Bt9,000. Visit www.Swissotel.com/ Bangkok-LeConcorde. AFP
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YEARS AGO THIS WEEK, the final episode of ‘M*A*S*H’ was broadcast in the US. With around 125 million viewers, it became the most-watched episode of any series in history.
AR RAHMAN, OSCAR-WINNING COMPOSER FOR 'SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE'.
“The essence of the film is about optimism. All of my life I’ve had a choice of hate and love, and I’ve chosen love – and I’m here.”
Girls,girls,girls
Fringe finale
K-pop girl group Wonder
COURTESY OF PATRAVADI THEATRE
The Japanese butoh troupe Wangnin Train will tonight and tomorrow help close the Fringe Festival at Chet Samien Market in Ratchaburi. You can also see the Thai production “The Beauty of Argentina Tango”, “Jiutamai” from Japan, Dance Forest from Hong Kong and Japan and the Thai-US-German collaboration Henkruangjak Bpen Dokbua, as well as new and classic Thai films. Call (02) 412 7287-8, extension 109, or visit www.PatravadiTheatre.com.
Girls, whose hit “Nobody” is dominating airwaves and dancefloors all over Asia, will be in Bangkok tomorrow night at Indoor Stadium Hua Mark. The concert starts at 5 with opening act the South Korean boyband 2PM. Tickets are at Thaiticketmajor. Call (02) 262 3456.
M O S A I C M U S I C F E S T I VA L
The Battles of Singapore D A I LY X P R E S S
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he fifth annual Mosaic Music Festival at Singapore’s Esplanade has the most eclectic line-up to date, from folk, pop and rock to rhythmand-blues and even electronic – jetting in from around the planet. New to the marquee this year is Battles, an electro-rock quartet from New York. Since their breakthrough 2007 debut “Mirrored”, the group has become a favourite on the underground-experimental circuit. Give
the credit to rocking military beats, crispy keyboards, helium-boosted vocals and fierce guitar riffs. Frontman John Stanier has a strange way to describe the band’s sound. “Have you ever heard 2,000 small babies laughing while the heavens open up? That’s what it will sound like,” he says in a recent interview. He’s hoping the Singapore crowd will respond with enthusiasm. “I find it hard to relate to an audience when they’re sitting down. We don’t like that.”
Sinjai Plengpanich and
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US rockers promise the sound of ‘2,000 babies laughing’ By Manta Klangboonkrong
Painful journey
FRAGMENTS OF COLOURED GLASS >> The Mosiac Music Festival runs from March 13 to 22 at Esplanade Theatres on the Bay in Singapore. >> Battles play at 7.30pm on March 18. >> On the Web: www.MosaicMusicFestival.com
Songsit Rungnoppakhunsri, face off in the bittersweet romantic drama “Soul Mate 11: From First Day ’til Farewell” being staged from next Thursday to March 22 at Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre. Directed by Takonkiet Viravan, the play tells the story of a couple from the moment they fall in love until the day their relationship comes to an end. Tickets start at Bt300 and are available at Thaiticketmajor. Visit www.Rachadalai.com.
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C O N C E RT P R E V I E W
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fired up The Fun catches up with Rod Stewart before he grinds the gears in Bangkok on Wednesday
By Manta Klangboonkrong D A I LY X P R E S S
XTRA W E L L , D O YA? >> Rod Stewart is performing
8pm next Wednesday at Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani. >> Tickets from Bt1,000 are
available at Thaiticketmajor. Call (02) 262 3456; visit www.Thaiticketmajor.com.
Rod Stewart’s rusty vocal chords first tore into the UK music scene in the late ’60s and have been busy ever since. With his superstar lifestyle and rasping sound, he’s racked up almost 30 best-selling studio albums, a bunch of live recordings and some of the most infuriatingly catchy songs known to man. Look away now if you don’t want one in your head all day: “Do You Think I’m Sexy?”, “Maggie May”, “Sailing”, “This Old Heart of Mine”, “I Don’t Want to Talk About It”, “Have I Told You Lately (That I Love You)”. This Wednesday, the supermodel-loving, soccer-mad crooner is back in Bangkok for another live concert. We called him up in London for a little chat about the show.
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When were you last in town?
Which of your songs is your favourite?
I think it was the late ’80s. I remember it was extremely hot. I had a nice hotel suite but I didn’t get out much because I had food poisoning– not from Bangkok though. I’m looking forward to having a good look around this time.
They are all special, you know. They’re like children and they’re very personal to you. They make their way out into the world and you sort of lose them and they belong to everybody else.
What are you working on now? I’ve just started on a new album. It’s going to be retro, versions of great ’60s soul songs. I’m also working on my body, actually. I still play football.
What’s the concert going to be like this time round? Well, it’s going to be a twohour show of songs from the ’70s all the way through to today. It’ll be lively, spectacular, glamorous – something for everyone.
Who’s on your mind when you sing “Have I Told You Lately (That I Love You)”? I’m actually more concerned with the response from the audience than thinking about my wife or my children. It becomes impersonal really.
Do you sing in the shower? Never.
I’M ACTUALLY MORE CONCERNED WITH THE RESPONSE FROM THE AUDIENCE THAN THINKING ABOUT MY WIFE OR MY CHILDREN. IT BECOMES IMPERSONAL REALLY.
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Hed Kandi’s head honcho British globetrotter DJ David Dunne is all set for the Q with sexy sax from ‘the Lovely Laura’ By Manta Klangboonkrong D A I LY X P R E S S
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Bar hosts the fourth edition of the popular Hed Kandi parties on Thursday with prolific DJ David Dunne and saxophonist Laura Fowles. Today one of Britain’s most sought-after spinners, Dunne’s career had a humble start on Manchester radio. Since 2003 he’s been Hed Kandi’s radio DJ of choice, producing and presenting the brand’s Nu Cool radio show in London and 12 overseas markets. Laura Fowles
He tours the world with a bag full of Hed Kandi sounds and calls it “the best job in the world”. Dunne recently did a series of remixes as “Triple Dee” with his Hed Kandi housemate Andy Daniels. Joining Dunne on Thursday night will be the saxophone siren known on the UK club circuit as “The Lovely Laura”. She does indeed have a glamorous image to complement the fresh, energetic sounds she creates on the sax alongside top-line jazz artists. Fowles’ EP “My Time” showcased her vocals and songwriting talent as well, and in 2007 she released her debut album, “Coming Clean”, an eclectic mix of funk, jazz, hip-hop and film scores featuring vocals by the 39 Steps and DJ Kato. David Dunne
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clubscene DJ Jon Bellagamba Tonight Nomad Club Sukhumvit soi 12 (BTS: Asoke) (02) 229 4448 www.NomadBangkok.com
Techno house DJ Jon Bella-gamba from Italy spins the grooves at this special, nonstop night with support from Andrea Settisoldi. The first 100 guests get one free Sambuca shot.
Jennifer Cardini Tonight Park Bridge Third floor, Patpong soi 2 (BTS: Sala Daeng) Call (02) 236 5006; www.TheParkBridge.com
The tomboy heartthrob is the queen of minimal techno, thanks to her motto “the right track at the right time”. Warming up are Nat King Soul from DeepHouse Brotherhood and resident Steek. Entry is free before midnight and Bt300 with a drink after.
KEMF Tomorrow Rooftop, Suk Sabai Bar Khao San Road www.KEMF.co.cc.
Party till dawn at the first party in the Khao San Electronic Music Festival with 12 local DJs on three stages. Tickets are Bt150 with a drink.
UB: The Journey Live Tomorrow Glow Sukhumvit Soi 23 (BTS: Asoke) (02) 261 4446 www.GlowBkk.com
UB Radio will be taking over Glow with an electronic and progressive night with DJs Mody, Steek and Sunju Hargun. Entry is Bt250 with a drink.
XTRA SWEET DEAL #4 >> Tickets for David Dunne
and Laura Fowles at Q Bar on Thursday cost Bt600, and that covers two drinks. Check out www.HedKandi.com. >> Q Bar is on Sukhumvit
Soi 11 near the Nana Skytrain station. Get in touch via (02) 252 3274 or www.QBarBangkok.com.
Sunday Sessions Sunday Aura Rooftop Bar & Restaurant Sukhumvit soi 4 (BTS: Nana) (02) 656 4842 www. AuraRestaurantBangkok .com
From 4pm, enjoy the BBQ buffet and a drink for Bt599 or lounge around and chill with drinks at special prices. DJs Sonny Massey and TJ spin deep house and Balearic cuts.
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Battered down in Chiang Mai Up against a red wall, pride takes a fall By Paisarn Likhitpreechakul SPECIAL TO D A I LY X P R E S S
B A day to remember Because of the slander and physical threats that shut down the second Chiang Mai Gay Pride last Saturday (see the main story), February 21 is to be commemorated each year as End Violence against LGBT Day. Funds will be collected and activities organised, and an exhibition, tentatively titled “Who Killed Chiang Mai Pride?” is being discussed.
Premium ‘Milk’ The two Oscars it won on Monday can only enhance the fact that “Milk” delivers. The riveting Best Original Screenplay by Dustin Lance Black put Sean Penn right in the shoes of the slain American gay activist Harvey Milk. Viewers in India and other Asian countries, however, didn’t hear Penn and Black’s speeches at the Academy Awards ceremony. They were censored to avoid any reference to homosexuality. Shame on satellite broadcaster Star.
If walls could talk Join a full-day tour tomorrow of temple murals featuring scenes of same-sex love. Find the details at http://QueerFilm .wordpress.com or call (084) 667 2871.
y 5pm last Saturday when I arrived at the enclosed compound where the Chiang Mai Gay Pride Parade was to begin, the red shirts of Rak Chiang Mai 51 had already blocked two of the gates, trapping about 100 early birds inside. I had to walk around to the adjacent temple and climb over the wall to join them. The remaining marchers – 700 others – couldn’t get close. Screaming loud and clear that Chiang Mai culture has no place for gays and katoey appearing in public, the redshirt leaders took turns at blasting out homophobic abuse through loudspeakers mounted on trucks that had earlier roamed the city warning tourists to stay away or risk of getting hurt. Despite reassurances from the organising NGOs as to the
parade’s cultural sensitivity, the opponents continued their warnings about the destruction of northern culture and threatened violence unless the entire event was cancelled. Claiming that government agencies were opposed to the event and to the self-appointed “president of the Thailand Gay Association”, they bombarded the enclosure with water bottles, firecrackers and a bag of rotten pig blood. After evaluating the situation, we decided to sit it out, believing the protesters – most of them hired hands – would eventually become exhausted. As darkness fell with us showing no sign of giving up, the red-shirt leaders changed tactics and threatened to break in. We were told by the police in no uncertain terms to ac-
cept the protesters’ demands, which by that time included a promise to never plan a gaypride event in Chiang Mai again. They also wanted us to apologise to them and all citizens of the city. Concerned for the safety of participants, especially the many youngsters in the Youth Coalition, the organisers decided at 8pm to apologise to Rak Chiang Mai 51 in front of TV cameras.
Satisfied, they left – while some of us started crying. We set free into the air the rainbow balloons meant for the parade. In that moment of darkness, an antiviolence group of 20 people arrived at the compound in a candlelit procession to give us moral support. After a moment of mutual consolation, we all sat down for a group meditation and a prayer of peace and forgiveness. You can watch a video clip of what happened on the Nation Channel at http://tinyurl.com/ctagst. The writer can be reached at asiantrekker@yahoo.com and http://Blog.Nationmultimedia .com/Soho.
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TO SEE
‘MADEA GOES TO JAIL’, a comedy by Tyler Perry, was the No 1 movie in North America last week, earning US$41 million.
trailer park
Slumdog Milli onair
ly gay man e first open Brolin th ys ra rt o p sh nn er Sean Pe in the US. Jo Oscar-winn to major public office in to be voted a co-star. ★★★★ Lun o g ie D d n a
Milk
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The Pink Panther 2
Waiter (Ober)
The Wrestler
Doubt
Steve Martin returns to the role of the bumbling French police inspector Clouseau. He’s heading an international lawenforcement task force against an artefacts thief. ★★
A glum waiter demands that his life story be spiced up. In Dutch
An ageing professional wrestler (Oscar-nominee Mickey Rourke) is given a chance to reclaim the spotlight. ★★★★
A Catholic school headmistress (Meryl Streep) suspects a popular new priest (Philip Seymour Hoffman) of abusing a black student. At Apex. ★★★★
Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li
Tom Cruise stars as a German army colonel who heads a plot to assassinate Hitler. Bill Nighy co-stars.★★
This videogame adaptation stars Kristin Kreuk as fearsome fighter Chun-Li. It was filmed in Bangkok.
Outlander A soldier from a far-off world (Jim Caviezel), forms an alliance with the Vikings to destroy a bloodthirsty monster.
with English and Thai subtitles at House.
Valkyrie
Luang Phi Kab Phi Khanun A conman who becomes monk to escape capture by the police finds himself faced with a ghost. Thossapon Siriwiwat stars. With English subtitles at some cinemas.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
A Moment in June
Brad Pitt stars in director David Fincher’s Oscar-winning, special-effects-driven tale of the adventures of a man who ages in reverse. ★★★
English subtitles in some cinemas. ★★★★
The Reader A lawyer prosecuting Holocaust crimes finds himself trying a woman who he’d had an affair with when he was a teenager. Kate Winslet stars. ★★★
Couples reach an emotional crossroads in their relationships in 1972 and in 1999. Stars Shahkrit Yamnarm. With
Confessions of a Shopaholic A young woman (Isla Fisher) turns her life around with a new job and romance.
Terminator Salvation The growling voice that put the fear into Gotham criminals and cussed out a light-tweaking cinematographer can be heard in the preview for “Terminator Salvation”, the fourth movie in the cyborg franchise. Christian Bale stars as John Connor, the man who saves the human race from annihilation by the machines. Directed by McG (“Charlie’s Angels”), “Salvation” picks up just after the apocalypse, but Connor senses a change in the future he’s come to believe in. Opens May 28.
on tv
Apex Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861
Century – The Movie Plaza
The Long Kiss Goodnight
(02) 247 9940
House
A bump on the head makes a suburban mum recalls her secret life as a deadly agent. Geena Davis and Samuel Jackson star.
(02) 641 5913-4
Major Cineplex/EGV Bangkok: (02) 515 5555
Cinemax (TrueVisions), 8pm
Major Hollywood Bangkok: (02) 718 7999
Channel links Paragon Cineplex Bangkok: (02) 129 4635 IMAX: (02) 129 4631
SF Cinemas Bangkok: (02) 268 8888 Pattaya: (038) 361 500
Wonderful Town This haunting romantic drama by director Aditya Assarat, winner of five Subhanahongsa Awards, is back for a limited re-release. At 2.15 and 7.15pm daily until March 11 at SFW CentralWorld. ★★★★
www.NationChannel.com Channel 3 – www.ThaiTV3.com Channel 5 – www.TV5.co.th Channel 7 – www.CH7.com Modernine – www.MCOT.net NBT – TV11.prd.go.th Thai PBS – www.ThaiPBS.or.th True – www.TrueVisionsTV.com
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Close to Home By John McPherson
LEISURE
Pooch Cafe
The Buckets
Adam
Calvin and Hobbes
By Brian Basset
By Paul Gilligan
By Scott Stantis
By Bryan Basset
By Bill Watterson
Friday, February 27, 2009
Comics&Games
Red and Rover
DAILY XPRESS
Friday, February 27, 2009
LEISURE
DAILY XPRESS
Games&YourStars SUDOKU
The last word in
ASTROLOGY
By Eugenia Last
Today’s Birthday: Surround yourself with energetic people who can help you pull your ideas together and make them happen. It will be a year of meshing together all sorts of different aspects and elements of the things you’ve wanted to pursue. Don’t fear change when that is precisely what’s needed in order to bring things together for you.
Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.
ARIES *** March 21-April 19 Your emotions will get the better of you if you engage in disagreements with someone over money or work. Don’t give in to demands or show how upset you really are. TAURUS **** April 20-May 20 Don’t get stuck doing everything for everyone when you should be taking a little time to work on your own projects. A serious look at your life will allow you to realise what’s missing. GEMINI **** May 21-June 20 You have to balance everything out so that you can enjoy the luxury of staying on top. Someone is likely to throw a wrench in your plans but, if you act fast, you can stay on schedule.
DIFFICULTY RATING ★★★★★
CANCER ** June 21-July 22 Don’t trust your emotions to lead you in the right direction. You are likely to make a poor choice if you give in to someone and neglect something you should be handling with care. LEO ***** July 23-Aug. 22 You have all the answers and the energy to make things happen. Positive change can help you jump from one area of expertise to another. Your emotional high will draw good things your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
VIRGO *** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 An investment will pay off if you take action. Sudden changes in your relationship with someone you’ve known for a long time will first baffle then liberate you. Taking control will pay off. LIBRA *** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 You are in the driver’s seat and, as long as you don’t let go of the wheel, no one will be able to stand in your way. Terminate poor relationships and develop positive ones to realise your true potential. SCORPIO *** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Don’t give in to threats or demands. Someone with more experience will help you. Changes within your personal life will be required if you want to move forward. SAGITTARIUS ***** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Give some thought to how you see your life unfolding from this point on. Working from home will help you to think calmly about how to handle the many decisions ahead of you.
Josh Groban Actress Joanne Woodward is 79. Actress Elizabeth Taylor is 77. Actress Barbara Babcock is 72. Actor Howard Hesseman is 69. Guitarist Neal Schon of Journey is 55. Guitarist Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden is 52. Singer Johnny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd is 49. Actor Adam Baldwin is 47. Singer Chilli of TLC is 38. Keyboardist Jeremy Dean of Nine Days is 37. Singer Bobby Valentino is 29. Singer Josh Groban is 28.
CAPRICORN ** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Don’t give in to someone’s whims. Minor mishaps will arise if you aren’t thinking about what you are doing. Proceed with caution. Take care how you navigate your way through family situations. AQUARIUS **** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 If you touch enough people with your story, you will gain some positive feedback that can help you move ahead with your plans. You’ll be able to take action and gain greater control over your life. PISCES *** Feb. 19-March 20 A secret meeting with someone from your past will clear up a lot of issues. Once you understand where you stand, moving forward will be easy. Make a go of something that means a lot to you.
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The Road to Success with OCEAN The Ocean Life Insurance Co., Ltd.
is now anticipating rapid growth and would like to expand our business. We are embarking on an exciting new journey of transformation, innovation and unprecedented challenges. If you share our quest for excellence and are a results-oriented individual who thrives in an environment of productive energy and rapid change, then we invite you to take this journey with us. Go with a Winner, Modern Life Planner, Develop & Save Thai Socialization Sustainable Development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.
Management Trainee
20 Positions
Responsibilities: Management Trainees as a fast-track career development for high-achieving graduates. Our Programme is designed to show you how the insurance business works. We provide you with a chance to gain the technical skills and experience you need to develop a fast-track insurance career leading to senior management. You will be involved in various projects and assignments which will provide you with real work experience in key business areas such as Actuarial, Product Development, Operation & Services, Sales & Client Services and Underwriting, among others. Each project or assignment is determined first and foremost by the demands of the business, but we will also take your development needs into account. After finishing the program, you will have an opportunity to select and request for a placement in a position that best suits your competency skills and interests. Qualifications: ● Male or Female, not over 30 years old ● Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Marketing, Business Administration or related fields from recognized university with GPA above 3.33 and Bachelor's Degree with GPA above 3.00 ● Good analytical ability and problem solving skills, creative thinking skill ● Excellent interpersonal skill, and a team player ● Proficiency in spoken and written English (an additional Japanese language will be a definite advantage) ● Good computer and presentation skills
Risk Management Officer
1 Position
Responsibilities: Responsible to evaluate, coordinate the monitoring of and providing advice and recommendations to Risk Management Committee (RMC). Develop Quantitative credit risk models study. Develop, and implement risk management tools. Research and apply risk methodologies and approaches. Identify appropriate internal and external data sources, and gather information to support risk analysis. Qualifications: ● Preferably with Master's degree in Finance, Economics or related fields ● At least 5 years experience in risk management, operations audit, internal audit, internal control, or compliance in a financial institution ● Good knowledge of economics, finance and risk management, especially credit and treasury ● Technical skills in financial operation and other business functions ● Planning and organizing skills, analytical skills ● Presentation skills, and interpersonal skills
Marketing Communication (Manager / Executive)
4 Positions
Responsibilities: ● Assist in developing marketing communication and promotion strategy for use in above the line and below the line communications in accordance with business policy and marketing plan ● Coordinate and work with advertising agency or outsource for managing corporate advertising campaign and implementation ● Coordinate with marketing line manager to support communication materials for marketing activities and campaigns ● Manage of marketing communication budget ● Represent company in building up the corporate image ● Manage and control marketing communication program to a lign with each customer segmentation as planned, and in line with overall brand positioning of organization Qualifications: ● Bachelor's Degree or higher in Marketing, Business Administration or Communications is preferred ● At least 2 years experience in marketing communication within professional services environment or insurance business ● Strong leadership and consensus building skills, marketing management and strategic planning experience, a proven track record in development and administering a marketing communication program ● Must be a self-starter, highly organized and able to work well with others at all levels in the organization ● Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and facilitation skills ● Good command of spoken and written English ● Able to travel upcountry periodically
Executive Assistant
1 Position
Responsibilities: ● Day-to-day office management practice to support President i.e. scheduling appointments, receiving messages, greeting visitors, liaison with drivers, etc. ● Documents preparation to assist President in preparing presentations & reports ● Administrative support for President e.g. travel arrangement, hotel reservation, expense re-imbursement, etc. ● Meeting & conference arrangements and other necessary preparations ● Collaboration with internal & external contacts ● Management of document filing system ● Meeting & hospitality coordination for overseas visitors
Qualifications: ● Female, age not over 30 years old ● Master's degree in Business Administration or other related fields ● Proficiency in spoken and written English (an additional Japanese language will be a definite advantage) ● Proficient computer literacy in Ms Office applications ● Good personality , interpersonal skills, co-ordination skills and excellent presentation skills ● High degree of self-confidence & maturity - ability to deal with Management ● Ability to relate well with people on all levels ● High level of organizational skills & attention to details ● Flexibility to cope with a wide range of duties & ability to work under pressure within a limited time frame ● Total confidentiality on all matters dealt with President ● Experience in the life insurance business will be an advantage
Assistant Manager President Office
1 Position
Qualifications: ● Female, age not over 35 years old ● Bachelor's degree in any field of studies ● Proficient computer literacy in Ms Office applications ● Good personality, interpersonal skills, coordination skills and excellent presentation skills ● Ability to relate well with people on all levels ● Ability to manage of document & filing system ● High level of organizational skills & attention to details ● Flexibility to cope with a wide range of duties & ability to work under pressure within a limited time frame ● Experience in the life insurance business will be an advantage
IT Audit Specialist
1 Position
Responsibilities: Working within the Co-operative Accounting Services audit function you will provide specialist IS audit services to a wide variety of business areas. As an expert in IS/IT risk management and control you will advise the business on good practice techniques and ensure excellent quality of work across the department. In addition to possessing extensive experience within IS/IT audit and IS strategy and security you will hold a recognized industry qualification. Benefits are excellent as are the opportunities for further training and personal development. The successful candidate will be required to carry out a variety of audit assignments, including setting up audit programs, making risk assessment, finding vulnerability, coordinating and following up according to audit plans, recommending areas for improvement Qualifications: ● Male or Female, age not over 30 years old, GPA. at least 2.75 ● Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Applied Statistics and Computer Engineering or related fields ● A minimum 3 years' experience in IT Audit, IT general control, system design & development or Network security ● Excellent in English communication skills (both spoken and written English) ● Proficient computer literacy involving MS Office applications, system design and Network ● Abilities of internal audit approach initiation and risk assessment of internal control will be a plus ● Good interpersonal skills, communication skills, consulting skill, conceptual and analytical skills
Worksite Agent
26 Positions
Qualifications: ● Female, age not over 25 years ● Bachelor's degree in any field of studies ● Possess pleasant personality ● Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills can work under pressure ● Must be self driven to meet and exceed sales target ● Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good talent and service mind ● Able to work out of working hours
HR Officer
1 Position
Qualifications: ● Male or Female, age 20-30 years, GPA. at least 2.75 ● Bachelor's or higher in Human Resource Management, Political Science, Business Administration, Industrial & Organization Psychology, or other related fields ● Proficient computer literacy in MS Office applications ● Good personality , interpersonal skills , innovative thinking, co-ordination skills and excellent presentation skills
Actuarial Officer
2 Positions
Responsibilities: Prepare actuarial related reports and documents. Identify and gather relevant information for product analysis, including company financial statements in support of pricing, reinsurance administration, experience study and complying. Qualifications: ● Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or related fields ● Age over 25 years old ● Good command of English and computer Skill-MS Office is preferable ● Good human relation, communication, quick ability to learn, cautious and work follow up
Credit Officer
2 Positions
Responsibilities: Perform credit control work to be accurate and meet the company objectives, company structure, government and statutory. Qualifications: ● Age not over 30 years old ● Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Financial, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or related fields ● At least 1-2 years' experience, preferably in insurance industry (but not mandatory) ● Knowledge and experience in credit and financial analysis will be an advantage ● Good command of English and computer skill-MS Office is preferable ● Good personality, honest and diligence
Underwriter
5 Positions
Responsibilities: Perform for making sure that the company accepts only life insurance applicants whose actual mortality rates do not exceed the mortality rates assumed when the premium rates for a particular product were calculated. Prepare regular underwriting reports, and other jobs as assigned in order to achieve company goals. Qualifications: ● Age not over 30 years old ● Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Business Administration, Economics or related fields ● Good command of English and computer skill-MS Office is preferable ● Good personality, honesty and diligence ● Good communication, quick ability to learn, cautious and work follow up
Representative of Group Life Insurance 3 Positions Responsibilities: Perform and support in sales & marketing activities in responsible area or channel in order to achieve the quota in categories of product. Create confidence by after sale service. Qualifications: ● Age not over 30 years old ● Bachelor's degree in any fields of studies ● Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with various organization partners ● Able to work upcountry (permanent or temporary) ● Good talent, service minded ● Able to work out of working hours
Bancassurance Officer
1 Position
Major Areas of Responsibilities: ● Responsible for Bancassurance such as developing and securing quality new business partners ● Market to and maintain relationship with intermediaries and independent agents by advising them on ways in which to build their consumer life insurance markets Qualifications: ● Male, age 25-35 years ● Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related fields ● A minimum 2 years' experience in bancassurance ● Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good interpersonal skills, communication skills, consulting skill, passion to learn & share
IT Project Manager
1 Position
Major Areas of Responsibilities: Responsible for lead and to be part of the team member in IT Project Team to initiate and review business units to identify improvement opportunities & support the implementation of business improvement recommendations in order to enhance work efficiency for customers, agencies, and back office staff throughout the organization. Qualifications:● Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science or other related fields together with some IT Management ● At least 3-5 years of work experience in project management experience ● Excellent communication & interpersonal skills ● Excellent analytical skills with problem solving, decision making, planning and management skills ● Excellent knowledge in formulating corrective action plans ● Project planning & management expertise ● Excellent command of English ● Good PC literacy (including MS Project)
Network and System Administrator
1 Position
Major Areas of Responsibilities: ● Lead and manage all IT infrastructure of system, security and network team
Develop and implement an IT operating procedure, relevant operational flow and documents for the operations and maintenance of a 24x7 Data Center ● Set up and supervise the management of high availability IP-networking LAN, WAN and server systems such as MSWindows Server, AD, Exchange, AS/400 and/or UNIX ● Implement server/network monitoring system in the Network Operation Center ● Responsible for implementing security solutions and enforcing data center network security policies ● Perform design for collection of server and networking performance data such as system availability, system logs for the server and network capacity planning ● Establish system management criteria and policies ● Plan and manage the disaster recovery plan for the entire server and network systems ● Required standby after office hours and public holiday Qualifications:● At least 5-years hands-on experience in data center man agement ● Degree in Computer, Electrical, Electronics or Telecommunication Engineering, or Network-related fields ● Experience implementation and operations of WAN routing protocols ● Working knowledge in installing and maintaining hardware, software and network such as structured cabling, IP layer 3-switch, router, firewall, etc. and experience in UNIX services or MS-Windows Server, DNS, FTP, DHCP, Web Service, SMTP, POP, etc. ● Understand the principles of VPN, Remote computer on-line, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP,ISDN and any related functions ● In-depth experience in large-scale system and network security ● Skill in implementation and operation of backup/restore solutions, AS400, Unix-based systems, system load balancing, and internet content management, Strong customer service orientation ●
Programmer
5 Positions
Major Areas of Responsibilities: Provide system support including application assistance, problem solving and training. Help to create and consistently promote programming standards and development procedures. Train end users or technical support staff to use programs. Qualifications: ● Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or other related fields. ● At least 1 year of work experience in programming ● Excellent communication & interpersonal skills ● Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Hire Purchase Marketing officer 2 Positions Provide recommendations and services to customers in the area of new and used cars hire purchase. Build up and maintain the good relationship with dealers. Qualifications: ● Male, age not over 30 years old,Bachelor's degree in any field of studies ● At least 1 year of work experience in hire purchase business ● Excellent communication and coordination skills ● Able to work under pressure
Sales Manager, Senior Sales Executive 1, 4 Positions Assist in developing marketing strategy for use in above the line and below the line in accordance with business policy and marketing plan. Survey and sell real estate. Prepare and assist in developing sales tools and reports, and other jobs as assigned in order to achieve company goals. Qualifications: ● Bachelor's degree in any fields of studies,Highly competent in Sales, active, honest and looking for development opportunities ● Good interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with various organization partners ● Excellent analytical skills with problem solving, decision making, planning and management skills ● Able to work up-country (permanent or temporary) ● Good talent, service minded ● Able to work out of working hours, good PC literacy
We are looking for successful people, and if you are, don't miss this opportunity to call for an interview and we are sure that you can get some added value after meeting with us. Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, transcript, expected salary and a recent photo to the address or e-mail address below:
Contact Name: Ms. Parichart Rattanasareechai Address: 170/74-83, Ocean Tower 1 BLDG., Rachadapisek Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok, 10110 Telephone: 02-261-2300 ext. 440 Fax: 02-204-0099 E-mail: hrm@ocean.co.th or hrservice@ocean.co.th
Excel Hellmann woldwide logistics Hellmann, the global leading logistics service provider with 325 offices gateway city global wide is seeking qualified candidate to joint our team to expand business. Candidate's function and responsibility will be in charged of Customer Services and Sales (CSS) for international sea and air freight take routine responsibility to satisfy customers by providing import & export preparation and effective freight transport.
Customer Services and Sales (CSS) Qualifications :• Age 25-35 years old, Bachelor's Degree • 5 years experience in international freight and shipping industry or department of import & export • Excellent in communication command of written and spoken English • Computer skill is a priority • Qualified and enjoy traveling to join international sales meeting • To reach goal and happy working in their career the candidate must have self motivated, enjoys international freight & logistics lifestyle, sales-oriented • Satisfied in taking routine function and responsibility as above outline Interested and qualified candidates must submit detailed resume, recent photo and current salary to HR Department, sakara@exctrans.co.th with a copy to Managing Director amarit@exctrans.co.th. Further information contact Mrs. Sakara 02-2545370-8 # 418.
Excel Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Co., Ltd. 65/1 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Sukhumvit Rd., Klongtoey Nua, Watthana, Bangkok 10110 Tel: (02) 254-5370-8
Executive Education Officer • • • • • •
Female, 29-32 years of age Bachelor’s or Master’s degree 7 years of working experience English skill both in written and spoken is preferable Computer applications proficiency Good interpersonal skill, service mind with positive working attitude • Able to travel and work in upcountry as part of duty • Well organized with ability to meet deadline • Able to work independently and also good team-player Please send application to Executive Education Center
Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration of Chulalongkorn University Sasa Patasala Building, Phyathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel. 02 218 4001-9 ext. 164 or 161 Fax: 02 216 1314 E-mail: sasin@sasin.edu The best full service card manufacturer in Asia TOURISM MALAYSIA BANGKOK OFFICE VACANCY
1. Marketing Manager (MM) 2. Marketing Executive (ME) Requirements: ● Thai National. ● Male/Female, below 35 years of age. ● At least a Degree (MM) / Diploma (ME) in Marketing, Business, Tourism or other related field. ● At least 5 years (MM) / 3 years (ME) working experience preferable in tourism industry.
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Good written and oral communication skills in both English and Thai. Computer literate (MS Word/ Excel/ PowerPoint). Pleasant personality with good interpersonal and presentation skills.
Interested candidates could send cover letter, full resume, photo and expected salary to:(Only short listed candidates will be selected for an interview) Director, Tourism Malaysia, Bangkok Office Unit 1001, 10th Floor, Liberty Square, 287 Silom Road, Bangkok 10500 The closing date for application is on 4th March, 2009 (Wednesday).
Accountant Job responsibility: - Record all accounting transactions and control all accounts - Control fund receipt, payment, cash flow - Prepare withholding tax forms and tax report - Prepare various Ad Hoc reports - Prepare year-end accounts and files for the audit - Co-ordinate with auditor and government officials
Requirements: - Thai nationality with minimum 3 years accounting experience - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting - Qualified in all functions of accounting and taxation - Oral and written fluency in English - Good interpersonal and communication skills - Good PC operating skills - Attention to details and accuracy in work - Good attitude, responsible, able to work independently - Detail-oriented and self-motivated with problem solving skills
If this is a perfect match please send a resume and recent photograph to:
Varinya Karalak- Executive Assistant
dz card (International) Ltd. Email: varinya.k@dzcard.com Web: www.dzcard.com
Thai Public Port Co., Ltd.
Empire Motor Sport Co., Ltd. The authorized dealer
We operate deep seaport and tank farm for petroleum product storage on Sichang Island, Chonburi province under Free Zone licensed governed by Customs department. Due to recent business expansion, we are pleased to invite applications to fill vacancies as follows:
of Maserati Thailand. We are searching for highly motivated and experienced persons for the following positions:
Assistant Vice President Commercial Dep. Manager
Manager to handle Engineering and Inspections
• Male - female, age between 30-50 years. • Bachelor Degree in related field. • Experience of Marketing, particularly in Operations concerning oil depots, chemical depot, and oil refinery not less than 5 years.
• Male, age between 30-50 years. • Bachelor Degree in related field. • Experience of oil industry including pipeline system or Petro-chemicals focusing on Engineering and Inspections. • Knowledge and experience of management level not less than 5 years. • Able to station upcountry.
General Qualifications
• Good English Communication both written and spoken, strong leadership and decisions making skill. • Bachelor Degree in Engineering field is an advantage. Interested Persons are invited to send in their application to
Thai Public Port Co., Ltd. Personnel Section, No. 356, Narathiwas-Rajanagarin Road, Chongnonsi sub-district, Yanawa district, Bangkok Metropolis 10120 Phone: 0-26780461-3, Fax: 02-6780464 E-mail : admin@thaipublicport.com
1. Deputy GM 2. Sales Manager 3. Sales Executive 4. Public Relations Officer Good personality, automotive sales experience, good command English and computer skill are required. Please summit your application including a resume and recent photo to:-
hr@ferma.co.th Tel: 02-900-5353 # 779 (Khun Monta)
Forbest Properties Co., Ltd.
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Land with license for 8-storey building (79 units, converted to 100-room hotel), area 399 sq.w., construction area 9,800 sq.m., usable area 6,250 sq.m., 35 m. wide, 45 m. deep, near BTS, MRT Asoke, Int'l school, 800 m. from main Rd.
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THE SPORT
Friday February 27, 2009
THE SPORT
DAILY XPRESS
DETROIT RED WINGS vs SAN JOSE SHARKS
4-1
Henrik Zetterberg scored two goals – the first short-handed and the second on a power play – to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the NHL-leading San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Liverpo left, scor
briefly Dope cheat A-Rod booed in debut
Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez was booed and taunted with shouts of “Cheater” in Dunedin, Florida, yesterday in a Major League Baseball pre-season opener, his first game since admitting he took performance-enhancing drugs. New York Yankees third baseman Rodriguez belted a home run off Toronto’s Ricky Romero in the fourth inning to draw a standing ovation from Yankees fans. – AFP
Wallace tossed, Hornets prevail Hot-head Rasheed Wallace lost his cool, and the struggling Detroit Pistons lost another game. David West scored 30 points, including a pair of free throws with 6.7 seconds left, and the New Orleans Hornets handed the Pistons their eighth straight defeat, 90-87. “I knew it was going to be a tight game all the way,” Hornets coach Byron Scott said. “I’m glad we made some big plays in the end and got the stops when we needed.” – DPA
Williams suffer £10-million blow Williams Formula One team suffered a huge financial blow when one of its major backers pulled the plug on a deal believed to be worth around £10 million a year. The ailing Royal Bank of Scotland said the decision was sparked by the global
economic downturn. Team principal Sir Frank Williams, whose group has been a permanent fixture on the grid for 30 years, said they would battle on. – AFP
NFL commissioner takes pay cut NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is taking a pay cut and the league staff has been trimmed by 15 per cent because of the reeling economy. Goodell, meanwhile, voluntarily took a cut of 20-25 per cent from the $11 million salary and bonuses he was to receive in the 2008 fiscal year. – AP
Djokovic and Murray in QF Top-seeded Novak Djokovic struggled while Britain’s world No 4 Andy Murray hobbled into the Dubai Open quarter-finals . Djokovic saw off Jan Hernych, 36 6-3 6-4. Murray cruised to a 62 6-3 win over Arnaud Clement.
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afael Benitez emphasised he had no intention of resigning at Liverpool amid the growing rumours and saluted his side for their 1-0 victory at old club Real Madrid in the first leg of the last 16 Champions League tie at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. Benitez has stalled on signing a new contract at Liverpool – where he has been manager since 2004 – and was peppered about questions over his future. “I was clear before the game that I was not thinking of resigning,” said Benitez. “I plan to keep working and hope things go well in the future. “We have plenty of time to talk over my contract. My
lawyer can talk with advisers.” Benitez is said to have a frosty relationship with feuding American co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks but his rapport with the fans remains intact as they chanted his name throughout the match. Yossi Benayoun’s late header gave Liverpool a vital away goal to cling to and sealed a magnificent win which was achieved without injured captain Steve Gerrard, while star striker Fernando Torres struggled through most of the match with an injury before being taken off. “We tried to play on the counter attack but it was difficult as we didn’t expect Torres to be injured from the first minute after he twisted his an-
kle,” explained Benitez. “We didn’t know about Gerrard [that he wouldn’t be available] until the last minute.” Gerrard had been out since the beginning of February with a torn hamstring and the injuryprone Torres now faces some time on the sidelines. “I was told by the doctor that Torres’s ankle wasn’t that bad and we could keep him on the pitch,” added Benitez. “He was struggling in the second half so we took him off for fresh legs. “Torres will probably now miss some games. We have a game in three days [against Middlesbrough] so it will be difficult for him to make that.” But it was job done for Benitez on his return to Real – where he coached the youth team – and Spain is proving a happy hunting ground for him. Liverpool beat Barcelona at
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“Just because I’ve taken time off and away from a competitive environment, it doesn’t change the way you execute a golf shot. It’s still a golf shot. Walking on the tee, I was just in my own little world, just trying to make sure that I knew what the number was to the bunker, where the wind was coming from ... am I going to hit a flat three-wood, draw the ball – trying to decide what shot I want to hit.”
“This was a nice game to watch after the second goal went in – that is when I knew we had cracked them. We stand with one leg in the quarterfinals, we must not allow this position to slip. We have to put this victory behind us and remove the emotion from the occasion.”
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Camp Nou in the first knockout stage of the 2007 Champions League and have now won at another fortress in the Bernabeu. An away goal means Liverpool can progress if they can shut Real out again at Anfield in the return leg on March 10 but Benitez warned it would not be easy. “Real are a good counter-attacking side and we will have to watch out for them in the second leg if we want to progress,” he added. Liverpool now have the edge in the tie but Real coach Juande Ramos says Real are capable of turning things around at Anfield. “We wanted to try and score a few goals for the second leg. They scored from a setpiece but it was meant to be a 00,” said Ramos. “One goal is not that big a lead and if we play well we can win
at any ground including Anfield.” For Liverpool eating into United’s seven-point lead in the Premier League title race is the next priority, starting with tomorrow’s match at Boro. “My idea is to take one game at a time and the next game is against Middlesbrough,” Benitez declared. “We just have to see our position in all competitions because all of them are difficult to win.” Liverpool saw their patience rewarded when Gabriel Heinze manhandled Dirk Kuyt to the right of the area to set up the deciding free kick. Madrid president Vicente Boluda had predicted a 3-0 victory for the hosts beforehand. “Experience tells you that you have to speak on the field and Liverpool’s players did that,” said Benitez.
only reward for a dominant first half display. Drogba could have added a second only to head wide from close range but Chelsea faded in the second half as they began to tire. Hiddink hinted that his predecessor Luiz Felipe Scolari’s brief reign had left Chelsea’s squad unprepared for the extreme physical demands of Champions League action. Several of Chelsea’s players, including John Terry and Frank Lampard, complained to Scolari that his training sessions were too relaxed and Hiddink gave credence to those complaints. “Didier and Nicolas Anelka got tired at the end and didn’t function so well. The rest of the team suffered from that,” Hiddink said. “Normally when we cannot maintain control in the whole game, one of the things can be we are not top, top physical level. In these high level games you must be at the very top fitness. It is not easy to control the whole game but with these players we should be able to do it for 90 per cent of the game.” Hiddink insists he has had no problems with the Drogba’s attitude since he took over. “Drogba has responded very well. He enjoyed training and has worked hard since I have been here,” he said.
Juventus midfielder Pavel Nedved says it is time to make way for younger players.
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Chelsea forward Didier Drogba shoots and scores against Juventus at Stamford Bridge.
avel Nedved plans to retire at the end of the season, no matter how well Juventus fare. “I’m still enjoying playing but considering my physical and mental condition I understand that the time has come to make way for younger players – they deserve to play,” Nedved said after his side’s 1-0 loss to Chelsea on Wednesday. “Maybe you think I’m still young but I’m almost 37. I will quit at the end of the season, no matter how well we do in the Champions League or Serie A. The decision is final and I don’t think I will change my mind, I don’t need to. It is the right time to quit.” Nedved was reduced to tears when he was suspended for the 2003 Champions League final loss to AC Milan and he returned this season with the goal of winning the European title. Juventus missed two seasons in the Champions League as a result of the Italian match-fixing scandal. “I would love to finish my career with victory in the Champions League,” he said. “We haven’t got a good result tonight but it’s not over yet. Anything can happen in the return. I think it is 55-45 to them right now. It will be difficult, but not impossible.”
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South Korean eclipses marquee names in Pattaya By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam DAILY XPRESS, Pattaya
ong Jin Joo stole the big guns’ thunder, firing a sixunder 66 to grab the lead in the opening round of the US$1.45 Honda LPGA Thailand at the Siam Country Club Pattaya Plantation yesterday. The South Korean, nicknamed Cinderella, had six birdies and an eagle against two bogeys in an impressive round that gave her a two-shot advantage over the American chasing pack. The 25-year-old has been in the Kingdom for a month, training with coach Ahn Joo Hwan in Ayutthaya for the event. Her long preparation paid off handsomely. “I felt really good coming into this tournament because I have a lot of confidence in my game. I have good feelings about my swing,’’ said
Hong Jin Joo’s month-long preparations in Ayutthaya paid off. Hong, who won the KolonHana Bank Championship in 2006. Most of the marquee names failed to deliver, world No 3 Paula Creamer being the exception. Playing solidly on the back nine, the “Pink Panther” carded a four-under 68 to move into second alongside countrywomen Kristy McPherson,
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Angela Standford, Brittany Lang and Swede Helen Alfredsson. “I am well prepared. I was third here last time out and this time I’m going for the win. It was a good start but there are three more days,’’ said crowd darling Creamer, who patiently signed autographs for fans after her round. Meanwhile, world No 1
Lorena Ochoa was left shaking her head in disappointment time after time during her round. The Mexican missed several easy putts and had to settle for a 71 and 12th place. Defending champion Suzann Pettersen and runner-up Laura Davies were no where near the form they displayed in 2007. The Norwegian stumbled to a five-over 77 for joint 57th place in the 60-player field. Davies was a stroke better, tied at 51st. Junior Open champion Moriya Jutanugarn, 14, made the Kingdom proud by emerging as the best player among the Thais. Despite some disagreements with younger sister Ariya, who was caddying for her, Moriya hit a 73 for joint 21 place. “We had some small fights. This time she was the one who said, ‘I can come up with a better shot,’” said Moriya who caddied for her sister in 2007. “Now I understand how she felt. It was not easy out there with so many top players.”
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efending champion Pornanong Phatlum of Thailand and South Korea’s Kim Hae-jung shared the lead with a two-round total of four-under 140 at the DLF Women’s Indian Open yesterday. The teenage Thai, the round one leader, shot an even par 72 but Kim caught up after checking out with a two-under 70. Another Thai, Nontaya Srisawang, 21, who has earned a conditional card to play in the USLPGA, shot the day’s lowest total of four-under 68 to move up to sole third spot. “I’m not worried sharing the lead with Kim [Haejung]. I played well today, except on the greens,” said Pornanong, who posted three birdies in all. Titiya Plucksataporn, who also plays on the Ladies European Tour, is alone in fourth, four shots off the leaders, after a oneover 73.
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Hosts Thailand will face formidable rivals in the World Championship
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hailand will venture into unfamiliar territory at the FIBA Women’s Under-19 World Championship in July, the first top-flight junior basketball tournament the country has ever staged. The Kingdom’s best players will get their first crack at the world’s strongest junior basketball teams in the 16-strong event at the Thai-Japanese Youth Welfare Gymnasium between July 23 and August 2. Given the quality of the teams that qualified, local fans can experience first-hand what top-level basketball is all about. Yesterday’s first-round draw held at Radisson Hotel ensured some intriguing match-ups. The hosts were slotted into Group B along with European giants Lithuania and the Czech Republic as well as Brazil. The Thais will face the South Americans in the opening match. Three-time champions the United States received what seemed a tailor-
iger Woods made a triumphant return to golf in the Accenture Match Play Championship on Wednesday with a start that showed fans what they’d been missing for eight months. Just past high noon in the desert, Woods fired an 8-iron into 5 feet for birdie. Then came a gentle fist pump when his 3-iron from 237 yards on the par-5 second settled 4 feet from the cup for eagle. He closed out Brendan Jones of Australia with a 3-foot par on the 16th hole for a 3and-2 victory in his first competitive outing in the 253 days since he limped his way to an epic US Open title. “It felt like nothing had changed,” Woods said. “Walking down the fairway, it was like business as usual.” But this was no ordinary day. Thousands of fans scurried through the high desert, eager to see every shot from the world’s No 1 player.
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Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra, standing centre, with Thai players during the draw yesterday. made draw in the form of a Group D berth alongside Spain, China and Mali. Group A consists of Australia, France, Argentina and South Korea, while Group C is expected to be a close race, in which Asian champions Japan will face African counterparts Tunisia as well as Russia and Canada. Pipat Larpprathana, the Thai team manager, reckoned that surviving the group stage would be a tall order for his side. “I prefer to be realistic about our chances in the tournament. This is our
first experience in the world championship. Every team is strong but we’ll give our utmost and try to keep the pride of our country intact.” Pipat believes that the staging of such a premier competition should considerably boost Thais interest in basketball. “We hope the tournament revives the public’s waning interest in the sport. We’re also searching for a potential superstar with talent and charisma. “We want to create a new ‘Nong Waen’ [Sirirat Yonyothinkul] to stir up interest.”