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With the King of Pop looking so spectacular in this photo taken just two days before he died, it is understandable that his fans are heartbroken. Still, that is no reason to kill >PAGE 4 yourself...
GOOD MORNING BANGKOK!
Dreaming of 3 Olympic golds Manas Boonjumnong
Boxer, winner of Olympic gold and silver medals
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’m getting older, which also means I’m getting bigger and finding it hard to make the 64-kilogram limit for light welterweights. That’s why I’m stepping up to fight in the 69kg welterweight class instead. To do that, I have to improve my fighting style and at the same time study my rivals. But no matter how tough things get, I’m determined to fulfil my dream of winning an Olympic medal three times in a row.
Strange encounters
A taste of Norway
Lace up your hiking boots for a heart-sinking camping trip with Pen-ek Ratanaruang’s latest blood-curdling tale – ‘Nang Mai’.
There’s no need to invest in a trip to the fjords – just head off to a Greyhound Cafe and enjoy the delicious wild salmon ‘larb’.
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2bn litres
THE TOTAL volume of alcohol sold in Thailand last year.
From right, singers Nisita ‘Annita’ Pongtrong, Jennifer Politanont and Supachaya ‘Bell’ Lattisophonkul, a member of the group China Dolls, buy stuffed panda toys as a souvenir of their visit yesterday to admire Chiang Mai Zoo’s new arrival.
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New home for the old The elderly will get to spend their last years at a resort, thanks to BMA The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to build a resort-style home for the elderly by Nakhon Chaisri River in Nakhom Pathom province. “This home will be able to accommodate 1,000 elderly residents – 500 men and 500 women,” Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribratra said yesterday.
Riverside retreat The budget for the 34-rai project is Bt300 million. Sukhumbhand said the plan needed Bangkok Council’s green light before it could go ahead. “I will also have to consult Nakhon Pathom’s governor,” he said. “It should be completed by 2012.” Currently, the BMA runs just one home for old folks – “Ban Bangkhae II”, for 150 elderly women. Deputy Bangkok Governor Thirachon Manomaipiboon said central government would be asked to provide Bt300 million for construction. D A I LY X P R E S S
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ome 8.5 per cent of the young population often think seriously about committing suicide, the Department of Health said yesterday. This was revealed in a survey conducted on 2,767 students aged between 13 and 15 years old. “The findings are shocking,” the department’s deputy director general Dr Sopon Mekthon says.
Ending it all According to him, 9.5 per cent of the boys and 7.5 per cent of the girls questioned had considered taking their own lives in the past. “Of the respondents, 8.1 per cent
said the reason for this was sheer loneliness,” says Sopon, adding that 3.1 per cent did not have any close friends. Of the 27.2 per cent who said their peers had bullied them at least once over the past month, almost half said they had suffered lasting injuries as a result. The survey also discovered that most of the children had tried smoking and alcohol. “Nearly 20 per cent said they had been drunk at least once, while 73.7 per cent said they had smoked cigarettes, some admitting to first lighting up at as young as 13 years old,” Sopon says. Apart from smoking and drinking, 10.1 per cent of the boys and 1.8 per
cent of the girls said that they have had at least two sexual partners.
Family problems Sopon says family problems probably played a major role in children’s worrying behaviour. “More than 38.5 per cent said their parents never understood their problems or concerns,” he says. The survey also revealed that the parents of 26.5 per cent of the respondents had no idea what their children were doing in their free time, because “mum and dad were always busy”. This is reflected in the 18.2 per cent of the students who admitted playing truant over the past month. “These findings will have to be referred to the Department of Mental Health so we can jointly find ways to help our younger generation,” Sopon said.
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Seven years for sex scam
ARREST THAT FLAB! Shocked at the number of pot-bellied cops, chiefs lay down the law with an eight-week fat-fighting scheme D A I LY X P R E S S
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angkok Police yesterday launched an eight-week weight-loss programme for 250 traffic cops with potbellies. At the Esplanade Shopping Mall, Pol Maj-General Panu Kerdlarppol, deputy chief in charge of traffic, told the crowd gathered at the programme’s launch that a recent health check had found many of Bangkok’s 4,430 traffic cops were overweight and had high cholesterol levels.
New beat: the gym So, city police were joining force with California WOW Xperience to organise “Wow Police: Officers Battling Obesity”, for which 250 officers had been selected. The intensive programme of exercise and diet should help
each officer lose at least five kilograms of weight, he said. The officer who loses the most weight will be rewarded.
Targeting obesity Pol Senior Sergeant Major Suradech Thep-asa, 53, from Plabplachai 2 police station, said he had joined two similar projects in the past and was eager to join this latest scheme as wanted to cut 10 kilograms from his current weight of 100kg. Pol Senior Sergeant Major Yongyuth Phromraksa, 45, from Min Buri police station, praised the project as a good idea and said he aimed to get down to 75kg from his current weight of 84kg so as to be in better shape to perform his duties. Pol Senior Sergeant Major Nipat Saisa-ard, 44, from
Juice by the baht Pre-payment meters launched by Electricity Authority to meet needs of low-income households By Thanasap Noisa-ard D A I L Y X P R E S S , PATTAYA
he Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) yesterday launched its pre-payment meters in Pattaya – the first tourist resort to use the devices – as an alternative channel of payment, especially for low income households. PEA vicepresident Naris Srinuan said pre-payment meters would be available for homes and small businesses under the jurisdiction of PEA offices in Muang Pattaya, as well as Rayong, Rangsit and Pathum Thani 2 (Bang Kradi).
Smart card currency Users can top up the meters using a smart card, he said, enabling them to monitor electricity usage without being afraid of a huge power bill at the end of month. It costs Bt3,000 to join the new meter programme at a PEA office. The PEA, which has already installed 40 pre-payment meters in Pattaya City, brought 750 meters for Pattaya residents to reserve at the launch yesterday. For more information, call (038) 221 007 or (038) 222 493.
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An off-duty cop lifts weights at California Wow’s Espanade Ratchada branch after yesterday’s launch of the Metropolitan Police’s eight-week programme to help 250 traffic police officers slim down. Lumpini police station, is hoping the “Wow Police” experience will help him lose eight kilograms of flab from his weight of 133kg . California WOW Xperience CEO Eric Mark Levine said he
was excited about the project and believes it will aid officers both to lose weight and reduce work-related stress, ultimately enabling them to perform their jobs more effectively.
The Ratchadapisek Criminal Court yesterday sentenced three women – guilty of procuring two women for prostitution in South Africa – each to a seven-and-a-half-year jail term and ordered them to pay Bt300,000 in compensation to the victims. The lawsuit said the defendants, Jiraporn Butanai, 32, Bang-on Sibbold, 35, and Wanpen Phromthat, 32, convinced Ying and Noi (not their real names) that working in a bar in South Africa would yield lucrative incomes and asked the pair for Bt30,000 to arrange a trip to South Africa. On arrival, the three women detained Ying and Noi and forced them to provide sexual services to an average of four customers per day. The two women eventually escaped and went for help at the Thai Embassy, which led to the arrest of Jiraporn in Chon Buri and the other two in Rayong. Initially, the court sentenced each to a 10-year jail term, but after taking into account their confessions the sentence was reduced. D A I LY X P R E S S
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THE WORLD Exploding off
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$500m Michael Jackson’s estimated debts when he died.
briefly
the rails
Flames engulf the area where a freight train derailed and two cars filled with gas exploded just outside a station of Viareggio, in northern Italy, yesterday.
Thinking on your wheels Japan’s Toyota Motor said Monday it had invented a way to allow a person to steer an electric wheelchair through simple thought, using a helmet-like device that measures their brain waves. The cutting-edge Brain Machine Interface technology uses electrodes attached to the scalp to measure brain activity when a user concentrates on certain physical movements. “The driver is able to get the system to learn his/her commands – forward/right/ left– quickly and efficiently,” said Toyota.
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Corruption hotline overheats in China
Police impotent over Korea’s first swinger’s club South Korea’s first swingers’ club – where couples can swap partners for sex – has made a roaring debut, leaving police who want to close it down struggling to respond. The club opened earlier this month in Seoul’s prosperous Kangnam District where business appears to be thriving, with many visitors writing favourable comments on its website. The club only accepts adults who have booked through the Internet. Couples watch or have sex with one or more partners. “Law experts told us there is no legal basis to crack down on this club,” said one of its unidentified owners. Police admitted that it would be difficult to apply existing laws banning prostitution or obscene performances in this case. Still, “we’ve told the Kangnam police station to find legal provisions to crack down on it”, said Yang Sung-Cheol, a senior officer at the Seoul Police Agency. AFP
BLOOD ON THE DANCE FLOOR Calls for calm as a dozen distraught Michael Jackson fans take own lives AGENCIES
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early a dozen of Michael Jackson’s fans have reportedly committed suicide following the King of Pop’s sudden death. Australians fans are said to be seeking help from a suicide prevention hotline, US media reported yesterday. At least 50 callers seeking help from suicide prevention hotline Lifeline Australia have told counsellors that Jackson’s death on June 26 has left them distressed. Gary Taylor from London, who owns Jackson’s’s online fan club has said that he was aware of about 12 suicides fol-
lowing the performer’s death. “It is a serious situation that these people are going through but Michael Jackson would never want this,” News.com.au quoted Taylor as saying. “He would want them to live,” he added. Lifeline CEO Dawn O’Neil said that while there has not been “a dramatic increase” in calls to counsellors, people have spoken about how Jackson’s death has affected them. “We have had some calls related to this,” said O’Neil. “In some cases, [a celebrity’s death] can be very distressing.”
China’s new government corruption hotline was overwhelmed in its first week with more than 17,000 tips and an unknown number unable to get through on overloaded lines, state media reported yesterday. China experiences tens of thousands of riots officially termed “mass incidents” each year, many due to grievances over injustices committed by the police, government officials and others in positions of power.
Malaysians refuse to work as maids
The calls came as a friend to the famous family, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, urged fans not to “self-destruct”. “This is a time when hearts are heavy,” Jackson said. “There is great pain but great cause to celebrate Michael’s life. It made Michael happy saying ‘We Are The World’. Don’t self destruct.”
A Malaysian scheme to train local people as maids to reduce dependence on foreign workers has failed due to poor pay, it was reported yesterday. Graduates of six courses launched by the government have refused the low wages offered by employers. Indonesia last week said it would stop sending its nationals to Malaysia after a 43-yearold Malaysian woman was charged with causing grievous bodily harm to her Indonesian maid.
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KAREENA KAPOOR, BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, ON A CONTROVERSIAL KISSING SCENE WITH AKSHAY KUMAR IN “KAMBKAHT ISHQ”.
“I am a professional actor and I will do anything that a role demands. If there is a need for it and the script demands it, then you have to do it.”
Wanida ‘Gybzy’ Termthanaporn is May, a cheating wife who becomes distraught over her husband’s disappearance.
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LOST IN THE WOODS
Pen-ek Ratanaruang spins a campfire ghost story with his new thriller ‘Nang Mai’
By Wise Kwai D A I LY X P R E S S
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ace up your hiking boots, set up your tent and roll out your sleeping bag. It’s time to go camping with director Penek Ratanaruang and his latest movie, “Nang Mai” (“Nymph”). A romantic drama, ghost story and nature show combine in this thriller about a marriage that’s lost in a thicket of dysfunction. Floating like a moth, the camera pierces the impenetrable forest in vivid detail, with every sinuous root and knotted branch becoming a lead character. The actors rightly keep their portrayals subtle. No one can compete with Mother Nature. Pen-ek spins a taut, thrilling tale that begins with the longago rape of a young woman. Her screams fade, and nothing’s heard but the burbling
stream and the drone of forest critters. And then the woman’s two assailants are floating dead in the water.
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XTRA INTO THE JUNGLE >> “Nang Mai” (“Nymph”) opens today.
In modern Bangkok, a young couple endure a troubled marriage. Whatever spark Nop and May (Wanida “Gybzy” Termthanaporn and Nopachai
“Peter” Jayanama) felt when they met has long since been snuffed out. Office worker May is having an affair with her boss Korn (Chamanan Wanwinwet). Nop, a nerdy photographer, seems focused only on his work. They barely talk to one another, and when Nop does try to get intimate he’s rebuffed. They decide on a romantic camping trip, but the divide remains. Headache-prone May stays in the tent with her cellphone and laptop while Nop wanders the woods, photographing flora.
Heavy breathing
Nopachai ‘Peter’ Jayanama stars as Nop, a photographer who seems a little weird after his encounter with a strange tree.
He’s drawn to one particular tree, and starts caressing it. Then he goes missing. Calls to Nop’s phone are answered, but only by the sound of heavy breathing.
>> The “Director’s Cut” is playing in most cinemas. Pen-ek considers it to be the definitive version. It’s 90 minutes long. >> The “Cannes Version”, which is 15 minutes longer, is playing at SFW CentralWorld. >> On the Web: www.Nang MaiTheMovie.com.
May consults a pair of dryly comic forest rangers and is given an amulet necklace, but it’s no use. Distraught, she heads back to the city and into the eager arms of Korn. Then Nop shows up. Seemingly reborn, he’s earthier and sensuous. And thirsty – he drinks a lot of water. He disappears again, and May seems different. Korn is alarmed. And they return to the forest.
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HONG KONG SINGER Eason Chan won Album of the Year for “Don’t Want to Let Go” at Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards. Jay Chou was named Best Mandarin Male Singer.
OCCUPANCY was reported for India’s cinemas over the weekend, the first since reopening after a strike by Bollywood producers.
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Dong Bang Shin Ki sell out Impact Arena with a well-choreographed show that leaves their fans wanting more
Going home to Isaan
By Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul D A I LY X P R E S S
outh Korean superstars Dong Bang Shin Ki proved that they are as popular as ever, selling out their “3rd Asia Tour – Mirotic” concert at Impact Arena last weekend and drawing in fans not just from Thailand but also from other countries as far away as South Korea and Japan. The concert didn’t offer much more variety than their last show here in Bangkok but was still a feast for the eyes, with plenty of hi-tech gizmos plus well-choreographed scenes accompanied by a backstory screened on the giant monitors. For example, as Max sang “Balloon”, his bandmates flew over the stage while the story unfolded on screen. In “Wrong Number”, all five played drew their guns and fought it out gangster-style. Screams were loud as the curtains rose to reveal the screens showing the five heartthrobs apparently floating up from the depths of the ocean. Seconds later, they were on stage for a tight opening set that included “Hey! (Don’t Bring Me Down)”, “Are You Good Girl?”, “Rising Sun” and “Paradise”. As usual, each of the boys performed separately, with Micky playing piano for his own composition “Love Bye Love”, Xiah and U-Know both showing off
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The boys play gunmen on ‘Wrong Number’.
their dancing and singing skills as they performed “Xiahtic” and “Checkmate” respectively, and Hero and Max choosing to sing their favourite covers. They joined together to saunter along the stage fingers and come closer to their fans, segueing smoothly from “Mirotic” into “The Way U Are”, then crooning “Somebody to Love” and “Crazy Love”. The concert wrapped with two encores – “Song for You” and “Tonight”. And, even though the boy band had long left the stage, fans joined their voices for a rousing rendition of “Song for You”.
How’s SS501 surviving? FIND OUT how South Korean boy band SS501 is doing in Japan on “Idol World”. Have they learned the culture of sushi? How would they fare in a match of physical strength against Japanese contestants? And which one of them hates fish and wasabi? Get the answers on Friday at 8pm on TrueVisions Channel 22.
Asanee-Wasan sold out SS501’s secrets are revealed on ‘Idol World’.
ROCKER SIBLINGS Asanee and Wasan Chotikul take to the stage of Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani on Saturday at 7 for a sold-out concert that was postponed from April. The charity show will raise funds for Army families and equipment for an animal hospital.
Surasee Pahtham is going to direct a remake of his 31-yearold classic Isaan drama “Kru Baan Nok” (“The Rural Teacher”). Sahamongkol Film will produce, and shooting is expected to commence in two months. What Surasee needs first is a fresh star. Last time he picked unknown Piya Trakulrat over sure bets like Sorapong Chatri, and he wants to play the same hand again. Want a shot at the lead role? You have to be between 19 and 22 and talk and look like a Northeasterner. Your CV is awaited at Dokjharn@hotmail.com or 49 Moo 4, Muang district, Kalasin.
Bam! Your wish is granted
Multitasking politician Janista
“Bam” Liewchalermwong is a perfect housewife too. Her husband of two weeks, Butrarat “Boat” Charoonsmith, says it’s like living with Mae Ploy, the heroine of Krukrit Pramoj’s novel “Si Phandin”. “Who knew such a character could exist nowadays? She does everything with her whole heart.” That includes cooking delicious Thai, Chinese and Western dishes, starting with breakfast at 6am. They probably don’t need that Italian honeymoon they’re planning for later in the year. Or at least Boat doesn’t.
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t’s unusual to see Seoul’s Children’s Grand Park busy on a Sunday but then not every Sunday is heartthrob Lee Min-ho’s birthday. On June 21, the hot Korean actor blew out his 22 candles surrounded by more than 4,000 fans from home, Japan and
Thailand at a party dubbed “Minoz Happy Day” at the park’s Dome Art Hall. Lee rose to superstardom early this year when he was chosen to play the leading role in the popular TV series “Boys Over Flowers”, the Korean version of Taiwan’s “Meteor Garden”. The party was organised by his fan club
AsaneeWasan Singha at Heart World Tour 2008 A must for fans of Thailand’s rocker sibs, this DVD concert collection featuring Asanee and Wasan Chotikul on tour is packed with 19 of their hits, including the theme song “Khon Huajai Singha” (“Singha At Heart”), and includes scenes from shows in Australia, the US, the UK and Thailand plus behind the scenes at the Thai consul’s home in Sydney and a trip to an amusement park. On the DVD as well as in accompanying booklet, the brothers guide fans to various tourist attractions in the countries they visit. Buy it today! Thai fans
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Minoz, hence the title, and opened with a set by four percussionists under the name of Nanta. The fans sang “Happy Birthday” in Korean and presented the star with a cake while giant screens showed pre-recorded congratulatory videos from his “Boys Over Flowers” companions, among them actress Koo Hye Sun (who plays Geum Jandi) and actor Kim Beom (So Ye Jeong). Min-ho’s voice trainer K Will then took the stage for a powerful vocal set before handing over to trio T-Max, featuring Kim Jun, who plays Son Woo-bin in the TV series, for two upbeat numbers. Kim Hyun-joong (Yoon Ji-hoo), a member of Korean boy band SS501, was up next with the hit “Please Be Nice To Me”. Min-ho closed out the party by reading out a fan’s letter and performing two songs including “My Everything” from the F4 Special Edition album.
COURTESY OF HAPPY
By Kitchana Lersakvanitchakul
KOREA
Superstar Lee Min-ho spends his birthday in the company of 4,000 faithful fans
THE HOT KOREAN ACTOR BLEW OUT HIS 22 CANDLES SURROUNDED BY MORE THAN 4,000 FANS FROM HOME,JAPAN AND THAILAND
XTRA THANKS ARE DUE >> The writer travelled to
Korean fans
Seoul with the assistance Happy Korea by KTCC, Asiana Airlines and the Korea Tourist Organisation.
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Tasty traditions
Healthy and delicious Norwegian salmon is now flown straight from the fjords to Bangkok’s tables
By Kupluthai Pungkanon D A I LY X P R E S S
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hai International Airways may be offering direct flights to Oslo, but you don’t have to travel all the way to the Norwegian capital to enjoy salmon, one of the country’s best-known delicacies. Greyhound Cafe’s executive chef Torsith Saritwong has created a new menu around Norway’s famous fish and he recently introduced his delicious dishes by demonstrating his version of Salmon Pate. He was joined in the preparation by Thai-Danish heartthrob and singer Peter Corp Dyrendal, who proved he too is handy with a spatula! The salmon sensations are being served at all Greyhound Cafe outets branches through October 31. Check them out today.
Salmon Pate >>Fry chopped onion and garlic
in melted butter over light heat until fragrant. >>Add 100g smoked salmon and cook gently until mushy, gradually adding 100 gm of melted butter. >>When cooked, add brandy to
taste. >>Remove from heat and add finely chopped fresh herbs of your choice and one ladle (about 50ml) of whipped cream. >>Ensure the ingredients are well blended and set aside to cool. >>Put in the refrigerator until
the pate has hardened. >>Serve with thinly slices of
toast or fresh whole wheat bread. Other gourmet delights being prepared by Torsith with Norwegian salmon include a Mini Pizza topped with salmon, red chilli, caper, anchovy and cheese and served with fresh tomato salsa; fresh salmon larb
thickly sliced with Thai herbs and northeasternstyle spicy dressing; a Crispy Salmon Rice Bowl with sour-sweet-hot sauce and rocket leaves, and Meing Salmon, a delicious combo of fried salmon swith chopped green mango, lemongrass, rice vermicelli, spicy sauce and romaine leaves. Citibank cardholder enjoy a 10-per-cent discount when dining at Greyhound Cafe
plus the chance to enter a lucky draw to win a fabulous holiday in Norway with Thai Airways and Bt500,000 in other prizes.
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WHAT’S UP
do it! Songs for children The Friends Without Borders Foundation is holding a children’s-song contest. Lyrics must relate to children’s rights and the 12 songs selected will be recorded for public release. The songwriters will earn Bt4,500 per song and retain copyright. Submit entries before July 30 on MP3, CD or cassette and remember to attach both lyrics and credit. Visit www.FriendsWithout Borders.org or e-mail borders@chmai2.loxinfo.co.th.
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Painter Chahn Sutartapong is back in Bangkok with “Chahn’s Impression 2009” at the Rotunda Gallery of the Neilson Hays Library until August 2. Chahn is known for his landscapes but he also paints nudes. The gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9.30 to 5. Call (02) 233 1731.
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The simple life Artist Tanapon En-on examines the life in his home province of Maha Sarakham in “Simple and Decent”, which continues through July 9 at La Lanta Fine Art. The gallery is at 245/14 Sukhumvit Soi 31 and open daily from 10 to 7. Call (02) 204 0583 or (02) 260 5381.
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Checkmate! The IWICA Chess Academy is conducting summer courses for children and beginners starting today at its centre on Convent Road. The classes in English are suitable for players age four and up and are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 2 to 3.30pm and in Thai on Sundays from 11 to 12.30pm. Call (081) 699
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All that jazz Celebrate American jazz sounds on Saturday with the JRP Little Big Band as part of the Tea Time Jazz Festival 2009 at TK Park on the eighth floor of CentralWorld. The festival continues throughout July with shows on Saturdays at 4.30. Visit www.TKPark.or.th.
In the deep Photographer Laurent Ballesta and marine biologist Pierre Descamp showcase 88 images of the deep in “Planet: Voyage to the Heart of the Marine Realm”, at the outdoor area and Amphitheatre zone at Zen at CentralWorld until August 12. Descamp is the author of “Planet Ocean”, an encyclopaedic overview of the amazing range of habitats and ecologies found in Earth’s oceans. Call (02) 100 9962-3.
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>> Public Enemy Number One (Part 1) – Another entry
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btitles at so at SFW Cen me cinetralWorld. ★★★★
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
With English and Thai subtitles at SFW CentralWorld. ★★★
The talking prehistoric mammals address family issues as they contend with giant reptiles. In 3-D in some cinemas.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Week of Siam This month’s series ends today at House on RCA with “Seub Yud Sai” at 1, “Prinya Kreung Bai” at 4 and “Ai Paet Niw” at 7. No English subtitles. Visit www.HouseRama.com.
Largo Winch The brash hero from a long-running Belgian comic comes to the big screen. Tomer Sisley stars.
in cinemas tomorrow
Young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) again finds himself at the centre of a war between giant alien robots and lots of things that explode. Megan Fox also stars. Also at IMAX. ★★
Departures An unemployed musician finds a new calling in a taboo profession as an “encoffineer”. In Japanese with English and Thai subtitles at Apex and House. ★★★★
les in English subtit
Up An elderly man embarks on an adventure by attaching helium balloons to his house. In digital 3-D in some cinemas. ★★★★
Fireflies in the Garden A family gathers after a fatal car accident, stirring painful childhood memories for the son of a domineering father. Ryan Reynolds stars. At SFW CentralWorld.
Anuban Dek Khong The overgrown leader of a kindergarten gang is overcome with a crush on a high-school
girl. With English subtitles at some cinemas. ★★★
17 Again A man gets an awkward second chance to experience his teenage years. Zac Efron stars. ★★★
Roommate Flatmates form a rock band, but their friendship is tested when a new singer is brought in.
from this year’s French Film Festival receives a limited general release. Vincent Cassel stars in this epic biographical drama about French gangster Jacques Mesrine, covering his rise to power before he became labelled “L’ennemi public no 1”. The cast includes Gérard Depardieu and Ludivine Sagnier. Part two will follow on July 30. At Apex in Siam Square.
on tv
No subtitles.
Home French photographer Yann Arthus Bertrand offers this sobering perspective of our planet. At the Lido. ★★★★
Michael Clayton
Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861
George Clooney plays a law firm’s journeyman “fixer” who stumbles upon a conspiracy. Tom Wilkinson also stars.
Century – The Movie Plaza
Star Movies (TrueVisions), 8pm
Apex
(02) 247 9940
Channel links
House
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 TV Thai – www.ThaiPBS.or.th True – www.TrueVisionsTV.com
(02) 641 5177-8
Major Cineplex/EGV Bangkok: (02) 515 5555
Major Hollywood Bangkok: (02) 718 7999
Paragon Cineplex Bangkok: (02) 129 4635 IMAX: (02) 129 4631
SF Cinemas Bangkok: (02) 268 8888
UMG RCA: (02) 641 5913-14
Critical consensus
French Film Festival In “Ceux qui restent” (“Those Who Remain”), Bertrand and Lorraine (Vincent Lindon and Emmanuelle Devos) meet in the hospital where they are caring for their terminally ill spouses and decide to help each other live, laugh and continue to love. It’s the closing film of this year’s festival. Screens at 8 tonight at SFW CentralWorld with English subtitles. Tickets are Bt100. Visit www.LaFeteBangkok.com.
★★★★★ = Must see! ★★★★ = Solidly entertaining ★★★ = It’s okay ★★ = Barely watchable ★ = Don’t bother No star rating means no reviews were available from Daily Xpress staff or agencies.
Adam By Bryan Basset
The Buckets By Scott Stantis
Pooch Cafe By Paul Gilligan
Red and Rover
By Brian Basset
By Bill Watterson
Calvin and Hobbes
By John McPherson
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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LEISURE
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: You will learn from your past experiences. Your intensity and will to find a way to explore avenues of interest will lead to more options and opportunities. Welcome challenges and you will show your talents to the fullest. Your strong will and desire to accomplish will not be denied. ARIES *** March 21-April 19 A partnership will bring you greater incentive to follow through with your plans. You can make some noteworthy changes at home that will make it easier for you to get your chores out of the way. TAURUS *** April 20-May 20 Spend more time taking care of the people and projects that mean the most to you or you could feel weighed down by your growing obligations. A romantic gesture will make you smile.
DIFFICULTY RATING ★★★
GEMINI *** May 21-June 20 A change regarding your position will be beneficial, personally and financially. You can expect to get a good response from communicating what’s in your heart. Remember to budget. CANCER ***** June 21-July 22 You can prove a point to someone who has been questioning your motives. An interesting relationship will develop quickly. Don’t let anyone take advantage of your kind and generous nature. LEO ** July 23-Aug. 22 Don’t allow someone’s emotional whims to cause you to miss out on something you want to attend. Be kind but firm regarding your intentions. Don’t feel you have to buy approval. VIRGO **** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Take any opportunity you get to be around others. You need to broaden your horizons and check out ways to update or revamp your look. The change will do you good.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
LIBRA *** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 You will mesmerise everyone with your unique outlook. You should spread the word around about something you are doing. This is an ideal time to promote, present and pursue a creative venue. SCORPIO *** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Don’t let your emotions get the better of you. Someone may play with your heart but, if you are prepared to walk away, you will send a message that will put you back in control. SAGITTARIUS *** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 An old partnership can be re-established. There are benefits to working alongside someone who complements your style and skills. Avoid situations with bureaucrats if you are travelling.
Liv Tyler Actress Olivia de Havilland is 93. Actress Jean Marsh is 75. Bluesman James Cotton is 74. Actress Genevieve Bujold is 67. Singer Deborah Harry of Blondie is 64. Singer Victor Willis of the Village People is 58. Actor Dan Aykroyd is 57. Actress Pamela Anderson is 42. Actor Henry Simmons is 39. Rapper Missy Elliott is 38. Actress Julianne Nicholson is 38. Actress Liv Tyler is 32.
CAPRICORN **** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Do what you can to fix up your digs or update your look. Getting involved in something you enjoy will also promote a partnership that will help you out personally and professionally. AQUARIUS ** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Don’t be fooled by what someone tells you or by the advances being made or the signals sent. Read between the lines. You should be able to catch someone in his or her own trap. ] PISCES ***** Feb. 19-March 20 Use your experience to see your way through any doubt about your capabilities. You can show everyone your unique and effective qualities. Be ready to sign on for a proposal coming your way.
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Established since 1961, is currently one of the leading importers, distributors and marketers of healthcare and related products in Thailand. Based in Bangkok, Pacific Healthcare has over 300 full-time employees and an annual turnover of approximately USD35 million. The company is solid and reliable, with a well-established reputation and a quality of service that is second to none. To cope with our rapid expansion and diversification, we need talented candidates who are creative, energetic, and hardworking to join out team in the following positions:-
Medical Representative (Bangkok and Up-country) Key Responsibilities Responsible for opening the new product entry, regular visit customers in responsible area, maintain and demonstrate scientific knowledge potential or existing customers. Handle sales target and promote the company’s sales growth. Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field • At least 3 years experience in sales: hospital, clinic, modern trade or any other related business • Positive attitude, energetic and able to work independently • Results oriented and keen to learn a new things • Good personality, communication and negotiation skills • Fair command of written and spoken English • Computer literacy • Have own transportation and driving license
Product Manager: Pharma Key Responsibilities:Responsible for products, which requires more tactful marketing skills. Develop marketing plans and programs for the specific products, review, evaluate and adjust plans to cater for changes marketing strategy. Continuously assess and develop new channels to broaden the company’s market share and profit in the specific products. Product training and coaching Med. Rep. to deliver correct messages. Collaborate with SM to drive business and broaden client base. Qualifications:• Male or Female, age 25-35 years old (Only Thai Nationality) • Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Nurse would be preferable • Minimum 3 years experience in marketing of Pharmaceutical Products • Positive attitude, energetic, team player, service minded • Able to work independently with result-oriented • Strong leadership with interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills • Good command of English • Computer literacy • Have own transportation and driver license
We know opportunity is out there, PHC is looking for a great confident candidate who has a passion to join a winning team. We offer a competitive remuneration package for the right candidate. If you believe you are qualified for the above positions, please send a detailed resume in English stating the position you are interested in and your current and expected salary, together with your transcript and a recent photograph to
Pacific Healthcare (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Human Resources Department 1011 Supalai Grand Tower, Room No. 01, 29th Fl., Rama 3 Rd., Chongnonsee, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 E-mail: recruit@phc.co.th Website: www.phc.co.th Only successful applications will be contacted! We accept resume in MS Word only.
Sony Device Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
Export Sales Manager (age above 30 years) Sales Coordinator - Female, age 23-30 years old, Thai nationality - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or any related fields - Able to communicate in English (good at speaking, writing and listening) - Computer literate especially in Microsoft Office, internet, email correspondence - Having related experience in marketing or sales administrative work would be an advantage - Good personality and communication skill - Fast learning, energetic and open minded
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Export / Sales Executive (age above 25 years) - Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business Administration/ Economics or related fields - 5-10 years experience in export management (for Export Sales Manager) - 3-5 years experience in export management (for Export/Sales Executive) - Strong knowledge of export document (shipment & L/C) will be an advantage - Experience in exporting rice, tapioca flour/starch or food industries will be an advantage - Good command of English language and computer literacy - Ability in marketing and sales analysis - Good interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills with positive attitude - Self initiative, systematic thinking and analytical skill - Leadership, team player, motivated to achieve assignments - Exceptional customer relationship management skill - Available to travel overseas for business frequently (for Export Sales Manager)
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is a part of Sony Corporation, Japan. We are a manufacturer of semiconductor device (IC) for the worldwide markets. We are urgently looking for a wide range of personnel for the following positions.
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ASIA GOLDEN RICE CO., LTD. 71, 5th-6th Fl., AGR Building, Chareonrad Road, Bangklo, Bangkolaem, Bangkok 10120 Thailand Tel: (662) 291 6555 Ext. 505 Fax: (662) 291 9355, 291 9366 E-mail: hr@asiagoldenrice.com
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Please send a full resume, documents concerned and one recent photo to Recruitment and Employee Relations Department
Sony Device Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 140 Moo 5 Bangkadi Industrial Park, Tiwanon Road, Amphur Muang, Pathumthani 12000 Tel. 0-2501-1730 ext. 2023, 2025 or www.sonydevice.co.th E-mail: sdtrecruit@ap.sony.com
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Sell@18 MB.
Home Office Project HOT! Sukhumvit 63 Ekamai 22 Land 213 sq.w., 20 m. wide Kaset-Navamin Rd.
Land + home office 118 units 43 m. deep, good environment, near shortcut to Rama IV, area 36 rai, connect between Phetburi Rd. Sukha-Lamjiak, Nuanchan Rd.
Sell@560 MB.
No.28949-194
138,000 Baht/sq.w.
Onnuch-Ladkrabang Rd.
Land 580 sq.w., 12 m. wide, 194 m. deep, with wood factory & license, Chaopraya riverside, suitable for residence
Sell@100,000 Baht/sq.w.
No.28961-001/011
Pattanakarn 14 Rd. Land with Building 171 sq.w. near Banrimklong Kindergarten, Klongton Intersection
Sell@17 MB.
No.28981-001/191
Ladprao 64 Rd.
Land 387 sq.w., 25 m. wide 62 m. deep, connected to Ratchada, for house/apartment
Sell@45,000 Baht/sq.w.
No.28978-069
Ngamwongwan 4, Duangmanee Land 298.5 sq.w. 35 m. wide, 34 m. deep near expressway, multiple accesses, suitable for house
No.28920-099
Sukhumvit 50 Samtahan
Tel:
80,000 Baht/sq.w.
No.28971-194
Saphanku Rd.
No.28939-011
Onnuch 88 Rd.
Land 184 sq.w., 20 m. wide 36 m. deep, in city's heart connected to Rama IV, near BTS, Lotus, expressway
Sell@40,000 Baht/sq.w.
Sukhumvit 93 Rd.
Ramkhamhaeng 160 (Mistine)
Sell@19.5 MB.
No.28973-043
Land 7-23 rai, 7 title deeds suitable for plaza project or commercial building
No.28941-001/033
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Sell@30,000 Baht/sq.w. Sell@48,000 Baht/sq.w. No.28979-051
No.25736-001/004
For For sale sale & & Lease Lease 1) 675-3,330 sq.m. 2) 1,200 sq.m. 3) 1,620 sq.m. 4) 2.3 rais Raw land 5) 700-1,000 sq.m. 6) 1,620 sq.m. 7) 2,500-5,000 sq.m. 8) 1,000-8,500 sq.m.
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Land 344 sq.w., 40 m. wide convenient transport, near Pradipat Intersection, expressway, market, Jatujak suitable for apartment, office
Factory with license 70 rai Land 3 rai 20 sq.w., 63 m. wide Land 221 sq.w., 21 m. wide on main road, Airport Link, 75 m. deep, near main road, BTS 43 m. deep, near BTS Lumpini near Suvarnabhumi, Motorway Punnavithi, suitable for vertical project suitable for apartment suitable for allotted house project Sell@145,000 Baht/sq.w. Sell@180,995 Baht/sq.w.
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24 GAMES
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
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10-0 Tim Lincecum threw a twohitter for his third complete game of the season and Travis Ishikawa homered in San Francisco’s rout of St Louis Cardinals.
RU G B Y U N I O N
briefly
Xabi Alonso
Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso will talk with manager Rafael Benitez this week about his future with the club, the Sun said. Real Madrid is willing to pay around £23 million for Alonso. The 27-year-old Spain international said he’s unsure where he’ll be playing next season, but would be open to a move home because he feels Benitez is pushing him out of the door. “I don’t see why a marriage with Madrid is impossible,” he said.
Tottenham chase Sweden’s Berg Tottenham have joined the chase for Marcus Berg and will have to bid up to £10 million for the Sweden Under-21 striker, the Daily Mirror said. Everton manager David Moyes is also considering a move for Berg, who was the top scorer at the European Under-21 Championship tournament with seven goals in four games. Meanwhile, Tottenham want cash and midfielders Marcos Senna and Sebastian Eguren from Villarreal after the Spanish club inquired about striker Roman Pavlyuchenko, the Times said. – Bloomberg
‘El Magic’ to hang up boots Australian rugby league’s record point-scorer Hazem El Masri announced his retirement yesterday, ending a stellar career which earned him the nickname “El Magic” for his nerveless goalkicking. The 33-year-old, also the National Rugby League’s highest-profile Muslim player, said he would bow out at the end of the season after guiding the Canterbury Bulldogs back to the top of the ladder. El Masri revealed he considered stepping down last year but opted to play another season after the Bulldogs finished rockbottom. “I wanted to prove a
point again,” he said. – AFP
Fergie’s mistake cost match: Tevez Carlos Tevez says Alex Ferguson made a mistake by not starting him in Manchester Uniteds 2-0 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League final, the Guardian reported. The Argentine believes the result would have been different if he had been on the field from the start Tevez instead of coming on in the second half with United trailing 1-0. “You cannot argue with Alex Ferguson,” Tevez said. “He is like the president of England. It is impossible. You always lose. But he made a mistake to leave me on the bench.” – Bloomberg
AFP
Alonso to have showdown talks
Mathieu Bastareaud was taken to hospital on Monday and is expected to stay there for a fortnight.
TRYING TIMES French rugby player Bastareaud is admitted to psychiatric ward AFP, Paris
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rench rugby was reeling yesterday following the news that disgraced centre Mathieu Bastareaud had been hospitalised with serious psychological problems following the New Zealand tour scandal. The 20-year-old Stade Francais player is at the centre of a furious row after admitting that he had invented a story about being assaulted outside the team hotel in Wellington following France’s 14-10 defeat
in the second Test against the All Blacks on June 20. “Bastareaud cracks up,” headlined L’Equipe sports daily on its front page on Tuesday. “What should have been an incident with no consequences has turned into a drama.” “Crushed by the weight of his own lies, Mathieu Bastareaud has been hospitalised after what might have been an attempt at suicide.” The player’s original charge of being attacked and hit on the face by four or five men outside the hotel shocked New Zealand and led to an apology from Prime Minister John Key. But police investigations into the matter found video evi-
dence that the player had entered the team hotel on Sunday morning uninjured and had gone to his room minutes later. Bastareaud returned home early from the tour to treat his facial injuries as the rest of the French squad travelled on to Australia and, shocked by the turn of events, he issued an apology saying he believed he had to tell the truth following the wide media coverage. Instead he said that he had sustained the bruises to his face after a drunken fall in his room. He said he had invented the assault story to avoid being sent home by the French team management and upsetting his family, who are deeply religious.
Eto’o demands bonus to move
Kaka passes medical test at Real Kaka has passed his medical examination at Real Madrid and is set to be presented as Florentino Perez’s first big signing since returning as president. Madrid say Kaka’s test results showed “his condition is perfect for playing football.”– AP Samuel Eto’o is not prepared to miss out on bonus.
Samuel Eto’o’s move to Manchester City from Barcelona is in danger of falling apart because he wants a £12.5 million signing-on fee, the Sun said. City have made a £25 million bid for Eto’o and plans to make the Cameroon striker the world’s highest-paid player by giving him £250,000 per week for the next four years. The club’s refusal to pay the bonus could end any hope of the move, the newspaper said. “If there is not a 180-degree turnaround, then he will stay with Barcelona,” Josep Maria Mesalla, Eto’o’s agent,said. Barcelona are willing to let Eto’o go because he only has one year remaining on his contract. Eto’o is not prepared to miss out on the bonus he would receive next season for signing with the club of his choice and is asking for it now, the newspaper said. – Bloomberg
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Noppawan marches on
TENNIS
A SECRET WEAPON?
Last year’s runner-up Noppawan Lertcheewakarn of Thailand eased past Nastja Kolar of Slovenia 6-1 6-3 to reach junior Wimbledon’s third round yesterday. The fourth seeded Thai survived a tough opening round match against Mexican Alejandra Granillo who extended her to three sets before she advanced with a 3-6 6-3 7-5 victory. Noppawan will play either Romanian Ilinca Stocia or Dutch Tamaryn Hendlertake in the round of 16.
Wimbledon roof could be an ally, says victor Murray AFP, London
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AFP
ndy Murray was angry that his Wimbledon fourth round clash was played under the new 80-million-pound Centre Court roof, but believes the steambath conditions it creates could prove a powerful ally. The third seeded Briton reached the quarter-finals on Monday with a roller-coaster 26 6-3 6-3 5-7 6-3 win over Swiss 19th Stanilas Wawrinka in the latest ever finish in tournament history. The fourth round tie, played under the new roof which was closed following earlier rain, ended at (4.39 Bangkok time) 2139GMT, beating the previous latest end of 2035GMT in 1981. Murray, bidding to become the first British men’s Wimbledon champion since Fred Perry in 1936, will now face Spain’s former French Open winner Juan Carlos Ferrero for a place in the semi-finals. And despite his reservations, he believes he’ll have the advantage if that match is played under the gleaming 1,000-tonne roof. “When you haven’t experienced something before, it’s tough to just walk out there and know how the court’s going to play,” said Murray. “Now I know how I’ll have to change my game if I do play under the roof, and I’ll know the way that the court plays. In my opinion, there’s quite a big difference.” Murray believes the court is a different beast when it is covered, changing the whole dy-
The All England Club centre court with its roof during play between Andy Murray and Stanislas Wawrinka. namic of a grasscourt match. “It’s very heavy and very humid and you are sweating so much. I noticed it very early. “When I finished, it was like I’d been in a bath. So it kind of slowed it down a lot, and I struggled to serve because it wasn’t coming off the strings that quickly.” The roof had been closed earlier in the day when heavy rain briefly replaced the 35-degree sunshine during the women’s last 16 match between top seed Dinara Safina and France’s Amelie Mauresmo. Murray had been warming up in dry, hot outdoor conditions and was surprised to be told just minutes before the start of
his match that the roof would remain shut. “In my opinion, a decision should be made before that match is finished so they can let the players know in a decent amount of time what conditions they’re going to be playing under,” said Murray. “I like playing indoors. But it’s just when you haven’t practiced or ever played a match under a roof on grass, you don’t know what to expect.” The roof had been closed at 1535GMT when 2006 women’s champion Mauresmo was 6-4 14 ahead of top seed Safina. The players returned 45 minutes later with the Frenchwoman eventually going on to lose 4-6 6-3 6-4 to the
world No 1. “It makes the conditions a little bit different. I would say the ball is flying a little bit more,” said Mauresmo. “Visually when the ball is in the air and when you have the overhead, it’s very bright. But it’s a plus, definitely, for the tournament to be able to play [under the roof].” The roof took up to 10 minutes to close, but action could not resume for around another half an hour to allow the air management system to create the right playing conditions. Safina said she enjoyed the experience. “It was a really nice atmosphere to play under the roof, because somehow you feel the crowd a little bit more.”
World No 4 Novak Djokovic yesterday mourned the decline of serve and volley which once dominated Wimbledon. The Serbian, one of an army of players who hit their shots and make their fortunes from the baseline, believes the tournament, with its slower courts, has lost the variety that the more attacking players brought to the game. “The courts are slower than they used to be 10, 15 years ago. Just watching the tennis of 10 years ago and now, it’s a different sport because you had many serve and volley players who were dominating the game back then,” he said “It’s a pity that you don’t have many of those today. That’s why I think we miss players like Mario Ancic, Tim Henman. They were playing serve and volley. “It was just nice to see that game. Now you have got more baseline players, which I guess it’s more suitable to my game. But I think the people would love to see some serve and volley.” AGENCIES
Four-midable Germans give England a lesson A F P , Malmo, Sweden
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Germany’s Wagner scores the fourth goal in the Euro Under-21 Championship final.
double by Sandro Wagner rounded off a stunning 4-0 success for Germany over England in the European Under-21 championship final to give them their first success in the tournament. The Germans – who added this title to the ones presently in the hands of their Under-17 and Under-19 compatriots – also scored through Gonzalo Castro and the hugely impres-
sive Mesut Ozil. It was England’s first appearance in the final since 1984 and brought to an end a run of having not lost open play in 21 matches and gave German coach Horst Hrubesch echoes of his major success as a player with the then West Germany in the senior 1980 European final over Belgium. England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce revealed he would stay on for the next
campaign for the 2011 finals and try and improve on this performance. “Just before the semi-final I signed a two year deal,” said Pearce, who was suffering another disappointment against Germany having as a player lost to them in the 1990 World Cup semi-final – he missed one of the penalties in the shootout – and then again in the Euro ’96 semi-finals. “I enjoy where I work, my
employers and the players I work with. Why would you walk away from that,” added Pearce, who will also continue to work with England senior coach Fabio Capello, who was unable to attend the final having been at the Confederations Cup in South Africa. England started brightly but the Germans looked to be in control of the match and deservedly doubled their lead in the just after half-time.
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YAO’S Doctor fears Chinese giant’s broken foot will shatter his hopes of playing on
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CAREER IN JEOPARDY The Rockets centre Yao Ming, left, and Lakers forward Pau Gasol fight for a rebound in this file photo..
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hinese superstar centre Yao Ming’s broken left foot could be a “career-threatening” injury, the team doctor for the NBA’s Houston Rockets told the Houston Chronicle yesterday. Tom Clanton told the newspaper that the 7-foot-6 giant’s decision on what sort of treatment he wants to fix the break could see him miss the entire 2009-2010 NBA season or have the potential to risk his career. “At this point, the injury has the potential for him missing this next season and could be career threatening,” Clanton told the Chronicle. “One of the things we are trying to get is a consensus opin-
Vaughan retires Former England captain Michael Vaughan announced his retirement from all professional cricket with immediate effect at Edgbaston yesterday. Vaughan, England’s most successful Test captain, has not played for his country since tearfully resigning the captaincy in August during the home series loss to South Africa. Yorkshire batsman Vaughan said: “After a great deal of consideration, I’ve decided that now is the right time to retire from cricket. “It has been an enormous privilege to have played for and captained my country and this is one of the hardest decisions I have had to make. I feel that the time is right for the focus to shift to the next generation.”
ion on that, to make certain there is no option we are overlooking that would provide an earlier return or would be an option for treatment that he would prefer rather than doing additional surgery.” Yao is planning to meet with several specialists to consider all possible alternatives regarding his fourth bone injury in as many years. Clanton would not say what his advice would be but said Yao could try again to immobilise the foot to hope the fracture heals on its own. “I don’t think that is necessarily a longshot,” Clanton said. “It takes a lot of time. It may be best to take more time. Sometimes that is the best option.”
THE FACT HE IS HAVING NO SYMPTOMS GIVES US REASON FOR OPTIMISM.THE FINDINGS WERE SHOCKING FOR HIM. Tom Clanton
Several previous Yao bone injuries have been solved that way and doctors hopes this one would as well but last week it was learned that the injury has not healed and that Yao would be sidelined indefinitely. But Clanton said the injury had grown worse instead of improving when examined under a CT scan last week. Doctors will re-examine Yao to determine if there has been a reduced supply of blood in the area, which would hinder healing. “The hairline fracture that is present in the previous Xrays shows evidence it has not healed and has extended across the bone,” Clanton said. Surgical options would in-
clude inserted a metal pin inside the foot, a bone graft or possibly rebuilding his arch, an option similar to one used on Cleveland Cavaliers centre Zydrunas Ilgauskas of Lithuania. “It’s more that’s what we’re hoping to avoid but that’s certainly a realistic situation given his injury and the way the bone looked on the CT scan,” Clanton said. “The fact he is having no symptoms gives us reason for optimism.” Yao suffered the injury in a 108-94 home play-off loss on May 8 against the Los Angeles Lakers. “The findings on the CT were shocking for him and for us,” Clanton said.
Thai spikers reveal attacking strategy By Preechachan Wiriyanupappong DAILY XPRESS
The women’s National volleyball team are leaving today for the World Championship third round Asia Pool D in Chengdu, China, hoping to claim a berth in the Finals next year. The Pool D contest will be held from July 3 to 5, with four teams – Beijing Games bronze medallists China, Thailand, Uzbekistan and Fiji – competing in the roundrobin competition. Only the top two teams will advance to the 24-team Finals in Tokyo next year. Hosts Japan and title-holders Russia have qualified automatically because of their status. Thai head coach Kiattipong
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Coach Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai with team captain Wilavan Apinyapong on the eve of the team’s trip to China. Radchatagriengkai said the girls are upbeat about clinching one of the two berths. “I’m confident that my
team can make it to the finals this time. However, we have to study a few more tactics and reduce unforced errors
during the competition,” said Kiattipong. “Hosts China are our strongest rivals in Pool D. Against them, we will try to be consistent and also focus on our defence. We will go all out in attack to try and upset their composure. “The Chinese will be a tough nut to crack, but we will get chances – we just have to take them. As for Fiji, we have already beaten them in straight sets in the second round Pool C here in Thailand. “We also comfortably beat Skif, whose players have been competing in the national Uzbekistan team, in the recent AVC Women’s Club Championship. I’m confident we can repeat the feat in Chengdu,” he said.
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THESPORT Defending champion Venus Williams closed in on a sixth Wimbledon title yesterday with a 6-1 6-2 victory over Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska whose quarter-final challenge melted in the searing heat. Venus, bidding to become the first woman to win a hat-trick of Wimbledon titles since Steffi Graf’s three-in-a-row from 1991 to 1993, next faces either top seed Dinara Safina or Germany’s Sabine Lisicki for a place in the final. The 29-year-old American, seeded three, has now won 32 consecutive sets at the All England Club since Japan’s Akiko Morigami took the second set of their third round match in 2007. She breezed through the first set in 27 minutes, serving up two love games on her way to a 5-0 lead before the 11th seeded Radwanska got on the board. The Polish girl broke to love to lead 2-0 in the second set but that was as good as it got for the slender 20-year-old who had no answer to the American’s brutal hitting power. “I really had to play well. It was close at the start of the second set. She’s a good grasscourt player so I’m happy just to get through,” said the American who has now reached her eighth semi-final in 10 years. “If it was an all-Williams final that would be fantastic but we still have great players to meet and will have to bring our best tennis to the court.”
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GRAFITE REMAINS A WOLF Brazilian striker Grafite has extended his contract with German champions VfL Wolfsburg by one year until the end of the 2012 season
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Venus Williams scoops a return to Agnieszka Radwanska.
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Future unclear for China’s giant
Closed roof opens Wimbledon’s new era
Rockets centre Yao Ming’s broken left foot is a “career-threatening” injury. Dr Tom Clanton, the Houston Rockets’ team physician, said Yao’s problem could put an end to his chances of playing next season, at the very least. “The findings on the CT were shocking for him >PAGES 27 and for us,” Clanton said.
Rhythmic clapping rang out on Centre Court, accompanied by not-so-staid chants of “Roof! Roof! Roof!” Indoor tennis has arrived at Wimbledon, more than a century after the tournament’s debut. The new retractable roof was closed in competition for the first time on Monday after a light sprinkle halted play during >PAGE 25 the second set of a match.