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Want a quick autopsy? Need to identify a missing person? Require the services of the latest X-ray machines? The One-Stop Service at the Institute of Forensic Medicine is the way to go >PAGE 2 GOOD MORNING BANGKOK!
Missing my comfort food By Benja Benjarongkakul Student at Seattle University, USA
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his has been my first year studying away from home, and people keep asking the same question: Do you miss the food back home? The answer is a big “Yes!” I’ve tried the expensive fine dining here, but it doesn’t have the kind of taste I crave. The simple street food of home is what I miss – basic comfort food that you can find anywhere in Thailand.
What’s on Treat mum for Mother’s Day by taking her out to the beach; sink into a comfy chair and taste wines from around the world; check out the steamy ‘Body’ innerwear display at Zen
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TABLETS of anti-viral drug oseltamivir will be available for patients with flu-like symptoms next month.
Catch the solar eclipse D A I LY X P R E S S
The National Astronomical Institute of Thailand (NAIT) said the duration of the eclipse will be exactly from 7am to 9.19am. Countries and areas where a full eclipse can be seen are India, China, Japan and the South Pacific. After the total eclipse in Thailand in 1995, this solar ecplise will set a record as the longest so far in the 21st Century, with a duration time of six minutes and 39 seconds. It will last the longest in Chiang Mai – two hours and 12 minutes – as well as be the largest eclipse, with 69 per cent of the moon’s shadow covering the Sun. Bangkokians can see it from 7.06am to 9.08am and can view the moon’s shadow at a coverage percentage of 42.2 at 8.03am. The NAIT is cooperating with Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok and eight universities and colleges in other parts of the country to arrange observation sites from which people can view the eclipse. DAILY
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Telescopes will be provided for stargazers and those interested in watching the solar eclipse on Wednesday at a major observation site in Pathum Thani and eight other locations around Thailand. National Science Museum scientists will also explain at the site about the natural phenomenon, which will occur from 7am to 9.30am. A thousand tinted pairs of spectacles will be provided for free. A total solar eclipse cannot be observed within entire Thailand, and the time it begins will vary depending from where it is observed. Call 02 577 9999 extension 2102 or 1835 for more information.
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NEW DNA MACHINES CAN VERIFY 18 SPECIMEN SAMPLES IN 30 MINUTES,WHILE EXISTING SYSTEMS CAN WORK ON ONLY ONE SAMPLE AT A TIME.
High-tech service The Royal Thai Police’s forensics institute comes to the aid of the public By Mayuree Sukyingcharoenwong
only one sample at a time.
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he Royal Thai Police’s Institute of Forensic Medicine (IFM) is offering a variety of new services made avaiable through high-tech equipment in a new fourstorey building. A “Time of Flight” detector can examine and analyse narcotics and 700 types of toxic substances in one go in 50 minutes. The Bt18-million machine can also verify toxic substances in blood, urine and digested foods extracted from ulcers of either living or dead people. New DNA-verification machines can verify 18 specimen samples in 30 minutes, while existing systems can work on
One-Stop Service These new machines can now be used under the socalled “One-Stop Service” centre for speedy processing. Initiated in 2006 as the “Forensic Medicine Excellence Centre”, this Bt150-million modernisation project is aimed at “boosting public faith in the police’s forensic medicine service”. Under the new structure, the IFM is supervised by the Police General Hospital. Until recent years before the set-up of the Justice Ministry’s Central Institute of Forensic Science Thailand, this agency was the sole authority which handled crime-scene investigations and
forensic medicine practices. Pol Lt-Colonel Sorayuttha Pussa, a senior IFM official, said the One-Stop Service made its services easier for people to access. Those who sought autopsy services from the IFM could consult with case coroners and obtain death certificates or whatever documental evidence at one point of service, often within a day. All documents and information are stored in bar-code-enabled digital versions for easier and faster retrieval.
Sophisticated machines On the first floor of the new building, there are a number of rooms for autopsies. These rooms are also equipped with sophisticated X-ray machines that can detect heavy metals in bodies, take pictures of them and store them digitally. The second floor houses a
department handling missingperson cases and files. It has a photo-related mechanism that can compare pictures of missing persons with unidentified skulls to find a match. The forensic pathology and forensic toxicology departments are on the third floor, where the Time of Flight detector is stored. There is a system similar to it called the GC/IFD, which verifies alcohol in blood and urine or in eyeball liquids in case blood and urine cannot be collected in 20 minutes. A machine that can detect and verify gun-powder residue and objects from crime scenes is also available. The fourth floor houses all DNA profiles. These profiles are useful in identifying victims killed in great numbers in large accidents, fires or natural disasters.
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GLOBETROT
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THE WORLD
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338million The number of Web users in China, which is more than the population of the United States
briefly Dentist drops tools down man’s throat
Honouring
Josh Groban, Susan Sarandon, Little Kim, Aretha Franklin and Cyndi Lauper gather on stage for the finale of the Mandela Day Concert to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday at Radio City Music Hall in New York on Saturday.
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A Florida dentist is being sued for allegedly dropping tools down the throat of an elderly patient – twice. Relatives of 90-year-old Charles Gaal Jr filed the suit accusing Dr Wesley Meyers of negligence. An answering message at Meyers’ office in Winter Park said he was on vacation. The lawsuit says the doctor dropped an “implant screwdriver tool” in 2006 and a “mini-wrench” in 2007. The suit also says Gaal underwent several medical procedures to remove the tools but never fully recovered. He died in 2007. Meyers was fined US$17,000 (Bt580,000) by the state a year later over negligence.
Stealing from kids
Hands off! A Belgian idea to dodge flu To avoid type-A (H1N1) influenza, don’t shake hands. So says the main employers’ group in Belgium’s affluent Dutch-speaking Flanders region. “If your staff comes into contact with many people, they can limit the danger of infection by not shaking hands,” UNIZO says on its Internet site, where it has posted a list of tips on how to deal with the virus. “The message is: wash your hands regularly with soap,” it adds. “I think other ways can be found to greet people,” said Karel Van Eetvelt, the group’s chief executive, on French-language RTBF television. But Daniel Reynders, a doctor who is the Belgian government’s pointman on influenza, said it was “premature and useless” to stop shaking hands – given that Belgium has so far seen relatively few cases of the flu. AFP
40 yrs later, moon still giant leap for mankind President Obama meets crew today of history-making Apollo 11 mission A F P , Washington
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he United States today proudly marks the 40th anniversary of its conquest of the moon, a triumph of scientific endeavour now remembered at a time when US dominance in space is increasingly uncertain. President Barack Obama kicks off a week of events when he meets today at the White House with the crew of the Apollo 11 mission, who became the first to accomplish the dream of ages and walk on the surface of the moon. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for
mankind,” said astronaut Neil Armstrong as he stepped down from the lunar lander on July 20, 1969, as an estimated 500 million people on Earth crowded round televisions and radios.
‘A foot on the moon’ “Armstrong is on the moon – Neil Armstrong, 38-year-old American, standing on the surface of the moon, on this July 20, 19 hundred and 69,” intoned US newscaster Walter Cronkite. “Whew, boy,” exclaimed Cronkite, who died last week aged 92. “There he is, there’s a
foot coming down the steps. So there’s a foot on the moon." But dreams that one day we might all be able to travel to the stars have been rudely brought down to Earth. Only 12 men, all Americans, have ever walked on the moon, and the last to set foot there were in 1972, at the end of the Apollo missions. Now ambitious plans to put US astronauts back on the moon by 2020 to establish manned lunar bases for further space exploration to Mars under the Constellation project are increasingly in doubt. And other nations such as Russia, China and even India and Japan are increasingly honing and expanding their own space programmes.
A Northern California postal worker has been sentenced to five months in federal prison for stealing money from children’s birthday cards. Twenty-nine-year-old Dean Hudson of East Linda was ordered to serve five months of home detention after his release from prison. He also must pay nearly US$3,000 (Bt102,000) in restitution. Postal Service inspectors began an investigation after residents in Chico reported receiving mail that had been opened.
Slow escape A massive tortoise who left the circus and took his show on the road for six days has been found and is expected to be back with his circus family soon. The 52-kg male tortoise named Berta didn’t make it very far. He had travelled just 3.2 km when he was spotted on a golf course less than a week after his July 7 escape during a show in Madison, Wisconsin. – AP
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RUBEN BLADES, SALSA MUSICIAN, ON A 61ST-BIRTHDAY VISIT LAST THURSDAY TO HIS COLLECTION OF MEMORABILIA IN THE ARCHIVE OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY.
“I'm relieved. I thought it might end up in a trash can.”
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19-year-old concertmaster Ruaychai Saengow will get the Siam Philharmonic in tune tomorrow night D A I LY X P R E S S
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XTRA MAHLER ROARS >> The Siam Philharmonic Orchestra performs Gustav Mahler’s “Symphony No 5” at 8 tomorrow at the Thailand Cultural Centre. >> The Complete Mahler Cycle is expected to run until 2013. It’s a co-production of the Bangkok Opera, the Conservatory of Music, Rangsit University and the Austrian Embassy. >> The Siam Philharmonic’s 2004 performance of “Symphony No 4” can be viewed in part on YouTube. A full video will shortly be available. >> Tickets are Bt100 to Bt900 at Thaiticketmajor. Call (02) 262-3456.
n an eyebrow-raising move, maestro Somtow Sucharitkul asked 19-year-old Ruaychai Saengow to serve as concertmaster for the Siam Philharmonic Orchestra’s Thai premiere of Mahler’s “Symphony No 5”. The move was not only approved but encouraged by Thunwin Jaipien, the orchestra’s resident concertmaster. “When I was young,” Thunwin says, “senior violinists were generous enough to step back and give me a chance to lead. That’s how I got my first gig as concertmaster. It’s time for me to do the favour for a new generation of concertmasters.” Thunwin will be at Ruaychai’s side to guide him. “I’m fully aware that some might call this decision madness,” says Somtow. Mahler’s “Symphony No 5” is the most difficult symphony ever attempted by any Thai orchestra, he says. “It’s not only technically difficult, it requires an understanding of idiom, philosophy and poetry. “But I’ve been analysing the Mahler symphonies with Ruaychai ever since he was 12 years old and joined the Siam Philharmonic’s apprentice programme.”
Young blood crucial Somtow, who “discovered” the Bangkok Opera’s 23-yearold conductor Trisdee na Patalung at age 15 and mentored the talented pianist and conductor to win international
I’M FULLY AWARE THAT SOME MIGHT CALL THIS DECISION MADNESS. Somtow Sucharitkul
awards, says it’s crucial that classical music nurture the youngsters. “We live in a very senioritydriven culture,” Somtow says, “and there are many issues with allowing young people to lead.” “Music is not an age-driven art form,” he continues. “Mendelssohn wrote his greatest music before the age of 18, and Yehudi Menuhin’s recording of the Elgar concerto, made at the age of 15, is considered one of the finest recordings ever made. And we’re not even talking about Mozart yet. “I want to send an important message to young people in this country who are learning an instrument or just starting to listen to classical music. I want to say this: Don’t be afraid. The entire legacy of classical music is yours. You own this music. You have the right to interpret it anew.”
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ANDY WARHOL’S portrait of Michael Jackson is back on the block at New York’s Vered Gallery. The 1984 polymer painting was removed from an auction last week in order to allow for a larger-scale sale of the work. Bidding closes on August 18.
EMMY nominations have been earned by “30 Rock” – a new record. The US TV awards will be given on September 20.
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Following the success of his “Into an Empty Sky” show at Jim Thompson Art Centre in Bangkok, Xawery Wolski has moved his sculptures to the Chiang Mai University Art Centre. Now northerners can see the Pole-turnedMexican-citizen’s magical things rendered in terracotta and intertwined chains signifying infinity. The show continues until August 25, daily except Monday.
The stuff of dreams
CONTEST
UNTIL AUGUST 2, Material ConneXion Bangkok, the database library for all sorts of creative components, is hosting a free exhibition. “Riding Global Trends Autumn/Winter 2010/11: Senses and Inspiration” is a chance to touch the different materials that designers and product developers use in their work and learn about the consumer value of different colours and combinations. The show is at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre on the sixth floor of the Emporium and open daily except Monday from 10.30 to 9. Call (02) 286 9600 or (080) 553 3241.
Spy fashions Siam Winery and Siam Centre are looking for daring designers who can create a new line of intoxicating outfits D A I LY X P R E S S
She’s Vuitton material LOUIS VUITTON’S big advertising push for the coming cool season features Madonna in seven sophisticated portraits reminiscent of the golden age of Hollywood and inspired by the work of Man Ray. The singer models key pieces from Marc Jacob’s autumn-winter ready-to-wear collections, replete with ruffled silk, extravagant accessories and Monogram bags set off by ironic bunny ears. You can see a behind-the-scenes video of the Madonna shoot at www.LouisVuitton.com.
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iam Centre together with Siam Winery, the makers of Spy beverages, are looking for talented university-level designers for “Siam Centre Design Forward: Spy U Fashion Contest 2009”. Up for grabs are scholarships worth Bt100,000. In the first round, the contestants – working singly or as a pair – should sketch under the concept of “The Rhythm of Spy”, using orange, blue and pink – the colours of Spy Cocktail – to reflect liveliness. The sketch of three practical costumes – two for females and one for a male – must be submitted on A3 paper with explicit descriptions of the ideas and inspiration. The 20 contestants who survive the first round will attend a workshop with fashion gurus. In the semi-final round, each team has to design one ecofriendly outfit that declares
XTRA ENTER WITH CARE >> Submit your entries by August 5 at the ground-floor reception counters of Siam Centre and Siam Discovery. >> For more rules, call (02) 658 1000 extension 400 or 500.
their intention to save the environment. The 10 finalists will be required to design five costumes for the fashion show on October 8. The judges include Sirichai Daharanont, designer for Theatre boutique, editor-inchief of Harper’s Bazaar Thailand Kusuma Chaiyaporn, Playhound by Greyhound designer Jitsing Somboon and fashion photographer Wasan Pungprasert.
Papercuts ’n’ popularity It’s easy for celebrities to suc-
ceed in the retail business, but musician and actor Arak “Pe” Amornsupasiri is finding that he’s not as useful at boosting sales as he is in promoting his venPe ture. Papercuts and the Pencil Sharpener is the name of the boutique in Siam Square that Pe opened with friends. “Lots of teenagers come in to see me, or peek in from outside,” he says. “Sometimes a group of students comes in to get my autograph and take photos with me, and one of them might buy something.” Pe has persuaded other stars including young hunk Mario Maurer to wear the ultra-tight trousers he sells, but meanwhile his girlfriend actress Ratchavin “Koi” Wonviriya is constantly borrowing clothes.
Pubs’ n’ punches Prem Busarakamwong is
doing what he can to get young people’s minds off pubbing on Royal City Avenue. The socialite has gone to work, opening an outlet of his family’s Fairtex box- Prem ing gym right in the middle of the nightclub strip. At the official opening of Fairtext Muaythai RCA is next Tuesday, expect to see model Mathew Deane, the boyfriend of singer Lydia Wisutthithada. Deane is a gym member and actually hopes to compete professionally. Watch him in action at 2pm Tuesday.
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LIFE
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love scope BY EUGENIA LAST
July 20 to July 26, 2009
ARIES March 21-April 19
You are sizzling hot and can attract someone who has as much pizzazz as you. The biggest problem will be finding time to meet and get to know this person who is so well matched to you. Take a moment at functions to look for Mr or Ms Right. TAURUS April 20-May 20
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Take a breather and let your life get back on track. Someone you like will not be the best for you and is likely to disappoint you by his or her actions. Take note that being with the wrong person stands in the way of meeting the right one.
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prised not long ago when a foreign tourist came into his shop in Rome and pulled out a guidebook that featured not just the store but the retailer’s photo. “If you take my picture today, you might see I have more grey hair, but what the book had to say about my shop was timeless – that high standard of quality.” You have to pay constant attention to be successful in the food business, Volpetti says, just like cooking pasta: It’s extremely easy and you only need a few basic ingredients. “But you should never talk on the phone or watch television while you’re cooking, because both the pasta and the sauce have time limits, so they need absolute attention.” How’s this for attention: Raschera di Alpeggio DOP is a cheese Volpetti sells that has an intense yellow tone. It’s made from the milk of cows that graze in meadows 900 metres up in the
CANCER June 21-July 22
Don't waste time fantasising over someone who is already involved with someone else. You need to move forward when it comes to love and look for someone who can offer you security and a stable future, not a one-night stand. LEO July 23-August 22
Your entertaining repertoire will captivate someone you are totally attracted to but, before you jump the gun and make emotional promises, find out if the person in question has as much to offer you in return. You are likely to tire easily. VIRGO August 23-September 2
Don’t trust what you are being told. It’s likely the chemistry you feel with someone is about as deep as the connection can develop. What is lacking mentally will eventually lead to a parting of the ways and a need for a deeper connection. LIBRA September 23-October 22
SCORPIO October 23-November 21
Don’t take a chance when it comes to love. You are likely to meet someone who is very good at the art of deception and who can lead you in a direction that has absolutely nothing in it for you. Protect your heart and your assets.
By Kupluthai Pungkanon
laudio Volpetti, owner of a top Italian cheese and ham shop, rarely leaves Rome, but Bangkok pried him loose recently so he could open a branch at Siam Paragon – the only other one in the world. You might think he figured Thailand would be a nice place to combine business with a holiday, but he wasn’t here to relax. He doesn’t relax. Back home his days start at 4am, fixing up the shop ahead of its opening at 8. And he’s often around until closing time at 10pm. His idea of a day well spent is making sure the customers are happy, both at the shops and at the pizzeria he owns. “Every time you come into my shops you’ll find high-quality products,” he vows. “The place is filled with love and constant care.” Volpetti was pleasantly sur-
You may be a little fickle due to the number of choices you are given when it comes to love. Choose the person most suited, the one who has the most common interests and you will end up in good company and in good hands.
Your ability to dazzle everyone will lead to an interesting proposition from someone who challenges you. Spar all you want – in the end you will realise you have met your match. The potential for a long-term relationship is present.
In Bangkok, Claudio Volpetti opens a twin for his Roman delicacies shop with a promise of the same loving attention to detail D A I LY X P R E S S
GEMINI May 21-June 20
SAGITTARIUS November 22-December 21
You’ll probably be able to strike it rich when it comes to love, romance and finding true love – with a big bank account to go with it. Attend functions that attract the wealthy or seminars about finance and you will meet gold. CAPRICORN December 22-January 19
What you want when it comes to love and romance will be costly. Don’t be mesmerised by someone who puts on a show but has little to offer in return. Looks can be deceiving and can lead to a costly venture that won’t go the distance. Alps near Mondovi, Italy. The cheese carries the scents of hundreds of herbs and flowers. And it’s best served with the Italian red wine Barbara Cipressi. The selection of cheeses and hams at the local shop is so vast that customers might have some difficulty choosing. Trust yourself, says Volpetti. “You can study up all you want, but you have to taste the product. Like or dislike, believe in yourself!”
AQUARIUSJanuary 20-February 18
You will have plenty of opportunities when it comes to meeting someone special. Let your heart lead the way and your originality and past experience help you capture the heart of someone you find fascinating and fetching. PISCESFebruary 19-March 20
Don’t let love cost you emotionally or financially. If someone wants you to pay, back away and consider what you get out of the relationship. You have to put your responsibilities first and opt for someone who is your equal.
Monday, July 20, 2009
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TIME YOUR FAST DESCENT Designed for people who love sports like mountain biking and downhill racing, the G-Shock G9200MS-8DR is the newest addition to the GShock Riseman series. It comes with sensors for barometric pressure, temperature and altitude sensor and an electroluminescent backlight. It’s shock resistant and water-resistant to 200 metres. The watch is powered by solar cells, can show the time in 33 cities around the world and has a full auto calendar through 2099. The going price is Bt8,500.
buy it! There are things we can’t do without, and some of them are here.
NEW GADGETS
WALK THIS WAY The Sony Ericsson W508 Walkman is a clamshell phone you can customise with eight changeable Style-Up covers. It has music control buttons on the front and uses Shake Control and Gesture Control for the phone and music. It comes with a 3.2-megapixel camera and 3G connection, a 2GB M2 Memory Stick and two Style-Up covers, but until August 31 you get three covers. Expect to pay around Bt9,000.
So go ahead and take your pick!
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TINY,PERFECT PICTURES The world’s smallest interchangeable-lens camera using the Micro Four Thirds System, the Olympus PEN E-P1 has a slim body and uses advanced high-speed imager AF (Live View) technologies and capture photos with up to 12.3-megapixel resolution. It uses a Live MOS image sensor and TruePic V Image Processor. It can record high-definition video at 720p resolution. The E-P1 is available in silver and white for Bt27,990. With M. Zuiko Digital ED 1442mm, it retails for Bt29,990.
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Monday, July 20, 2009
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WHAT’S UP
see it! Between the sheets You have until Sunday to head to Zen department store at CentralWorld for the steamy “Body” innerwear display. Unleash your wild side and snap up the very latest in underwear, innerwear, swimwear and lingerie fashions. Sleepwear as well as skincare and spa products are also available.
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Paradise postponed In cooperation with the government’s measures to control the type-A (H1N1) flu, Sunday’s “This Way to Heaven” charity concert with Venus Butterfly, Wiriyapa “Nui” Jansuwong, Crescendo, Friday and the Groove Riders scheduled for Sunday at Zen has been postponed to August 30. For ticket information, go to www. Thaiticketmajor.com.
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by corrupt officials that will destroy the Banlieue 13 ghetto and everyone in it. In French
English and Thai subtitles at the Lido. ★★★
A 13-year-old girl discovers that she is the only hope for banishing an ancient curse from a magical kingdom.
with English and Thai subtitles at Paragon only, elsewhere Thai dubbed. ★★★
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Wongkamlao
Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) again finds himself at the centre of a war between giant alien robots. Megan Fox also stars. Michael Bay directs. ★★
Cheri Michelle Pfeiffer stars in this romance set in 1920s Paris as a courtesan who educates a young man in the ways of love. Rupert Friend and Kathy Bates also star. At the Lido. ★★★
B13-U Urban acrobats Leito (David Belle) and Damien (Cyril Raffaelli) uncover a conspiracy
Petchtai “Mum Jokmok” Wongkamlao directs and stars in this parody of soap operas and high society. With English subtitles in some cinemas. ★★★★
L’instinct de mort Vincent Cassel portrays French gangster Jacques Mesrine, before he became “public enemy No 1”. In French with
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs The animated prehistoric mammals address family issues as they contend with giant reptiles. In 3-D in some cinemas. ★★★
Departures An unemployed musician finds a new calling in a taboo profession. In Japanese with English and Thai subtitles at the Lido and House. ★★★★
Fireflies in the Garden A fatal car accident stirs painful childhood memories. At SFW CentralWorld. ★★
Defiance Edward Zwick directs this World War II drama about three Jewish brothers, played by Daniel Craig, Liev Schreiber and Jamie Bell, who join the resistance against the Nazis while hiding out in the woods of Eastern Europe. It’s based on the true story of the Bielski brothers. There’s a two-disc version for Bt430 that has cast interviews and a behind-thescenes featurette. The onedisc version for Bt240 has just the movie. Both have English and Thai for audio and subtitles. – DAILY XPRESS
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17 Again Zac Efron stars in this comedy about a middle-aged man living his teenage years over again. At SFW CentralWorld and Paragon. ★★★
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Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861
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A domesticated grizzly bear finds himself stranded in the woods three days before hunting season.
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True Movie Hits (TrueVisions), 8.40pm
Century – The Movie Plaza
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Major Cineplex/EGV
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
Bangkok: (02) 515 5555
Major Hollywood Bangkok: (02) 718 7999
Paragon Cineplex Bangkok: (02) 129 4635 IMAX: (02) 129 4631
Critical consensus
SF Cinemas Bangkok: (02) 268 8888
UMG RCA: (02) 641 5913-14
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince The evil Lord Voldemort tightens his grip, escalating the peril for Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his best pals, Hermione (Emma Watson) and Ron (Rupert Grint). Opening scenes in 3-D at IMAX. ★★★
★★★★★ = Must see! ★★★★ = Solidly entertaining ★★★ = It’s okay ★★ = Barely watchable ★ = Don’t bother
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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Monday, July 20, 2009
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LEISURE
Games&YourStars SUDOKU
The last word in
ASTROLOGY
By Eugenia Last
Today’s Birthday: Let your emotions be your driving force and you will be able to do things you couldn’t bring yourself to do in the past. Don’t let someone else’s needs or plans stand in the way of what you must do for yourself and your loved ones in order to secure your position and your future.
Saturday’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 determined attitude and desire to push for what you want will be outstanding. Remember that modesty and generosity are necessary to maintaining your popularity. TAURUS **** April 20-May 20 Stabilise your situation at home. Set up a good budget that allows the family to do things together. You can establish the type of family values that will bring the results you are looking for. GEMINI *** May 21-June 20 Help that can turn things around for you will be offered if you ask and are willing to try doing things a little differently. Don’t be afraid to show your true feelings. Others will take a chance on you.
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CANCER *** June 21-July 22 You have to be the one to take action if you want to get ahead. Dreaming can be a relaxing and fun thing to do but, if you let your imagination run wild, you won’t accomplish what needs to be done. LEO *** July 23-Aug. 22 Do whatever it takes to improve your financial situation and if that means you must stop being so generous, so be it. Call in old debts, pay off borrowed money and set up a budget.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY
VIRGO **** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 You have to share your ideas and plans for the future with people who can actually assist you in reaching your goals. Talks can bring about some great ideas. Put travel plans into play. LIBRA ** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 A careless act or mention of something will be taken the wrong way and could hurt your chances of getting ahead. Someone with whom you shouldn’t have shared your ideas will reveal secrets. SCORPIO ***** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Connect with people who come from different background and you’ll get a broader view of what’s going on. Spending time with old friends may be fun but it won’t inspire you. SAGITTARIUS *** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Think your plans through before taking action or you may lose financially. Rely on people you trust. Someone interesting will enter your life but give yourself ample time to get to know this person.
Amphol Lampoon Actress Diana Rigg is 71. Bassist John Lodge of the Moody Blues is 66. Guitarist Carlos Santana is 62. Drummer Paul Cook of the Sex Pistols is 53. Keyboardist Mick McNeil of Simple Minds is 51. Singer Amphol Lampoon of Micro is 46. Singer Chris Cornell (Soundgarden) is 45. Guitarist Stone Gossard of Pearl Jam is 43. Actor Josh Holloway is 40. Singer Vitamin C is 40. Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is 29.
CAPRICORN *** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 You have to stand your ground and refuse to be railroaded into something that doesn’t suit your needs. A wrong move will set you back a long way. Stick to what you know. AQUARIUS *** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 A chance meeting with someone will make you rethink your past, present and future. Before you jump into something, consider what you have and what you’d be giving up. PISCES ***** Feb. 19-March 20 Stop waffling and realise the opportunities that exist. Entertain the people you want to include in your plans. Someone you least expect will show jealousy - cut this person free and move on.
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Vichitbhan Palmoil Group is one of leading Palmoil Crushing Mills in Thailand. Now we are Expanding into green energy sector. We invite you to join the industry leader in the following position:
Assistance Finance and Accounting Manager
Assistance Human Resources Manager
Environmental Engineer / Supervisor
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related, with CPA a strong plus • Experience in a management role with complex financial environment, specifically in manufacturing and consolidation accounting, financial accounting, foreign currency transactions, internal and external reporting, cash management, inventory accounting and financial systems • Ability to meet multi task and tight deadlines • Outgoing personality with excellent command of spoken and written English • Experience with BOI projects and familiar with import/export transactions will be an advantage
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Political Science, Business Administration, Human Resource Management or related • Minimum of 3 years of progressive, generalist HR related positions that includes start up with a medium to large manufacturing corporation • Experiences in setting up HR programs compliant with Thai Labor requirements • Must have at least 1 year in a supervisory capacity and demonstrate proficiency in computer utilization • Excellent in English communication skills, both written and spoken
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or other related field of sciences • Minimum 2 years experiences in Waste water management, Biogas production plant or biogas designing consultant firm or Environmental engineer. Experience in biogas operation will be an advantage • Strong problem solving and analytical skills • Able to work full time in Chumporn province • Well developed interpersonal skill, good relationship, highly responsible and ability to work under pressure and ability to lead and manage a team • Knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and AutoCAD would be advantage • Good command of spoken and written English and computer literacy are more advantage
Production Engineer
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering or other related engineering field. Or Master’s Degree in Thermal Engineering. • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, High Technical Vocational Diploma in the field of Finance or related mechanical with continues on Bachelor Degree also • 0-3 years experience with complex financial acceptable environment, financial accounting, foreign currency • Minimum 2 years experiences in Industrial transactions, cash management, financial systems PC literate submit your application letter, resume with Engineering, Production processes control, • Strong analytical and technical skills with Productivity improvement or Productivity maintenance your salary history to: demonstrated experience in the area of budget control in manufacturing processes. Experience in palm oil and reporting process will be an advantage Vichitbhan Palmoil Company Limited • Ability to meet multi task and tight deadlines • Strong problem solving and analytical skills 2044 Phetburi Extention Road, Bangkapi, • Outgoing personality with excellent command of • Able to work full time in Chumporn province Huaykwang, Bangkok 10320, Thailand. spoken and written English • Well developed interpersonal skill, good relationship, Tel. +66(0) 23144101-5 ext. 411, 419 highly responsible and ability to work under pressure and ability to lead and manage a team Fax. +66(0) 23184276 or • «ÿ≤‘ª√‘≠≠“µ√’ “¢“°“√‡ß‘π À√◊Õ°ÆÀ¡“¬ À√◊Õ “¢“Õ◊Ëπ∑’ˇ°’ˬ«¢âÕß • Knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint E-mail: vithaya@vcbgroup.com or • ¡’ª√– ∫°“√≥å¥â“π°“√‡ß‘π 0-1 ªï and AutoCAD would be advantage E-mail: apicha@vcbpalmoil.com • ¡’§«“¡√Ÿ‡â °’¬Ë «°—∫ —≠≠“∑“ߥâ“π°“√‡ß‘π • Good command of spoken and written English • “¡“√∂ ◊ÕË “√¿“…“Õ—ß°ƒ…‰¥â¥’ and computer literacy are more advantage
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Male or Female, age over 35 years old, Thai nationality Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or MIS Have experience 8-10 years in MIS, database server system Have a proven experience in project implementations e.g. new ERP system Proficient in relational database e.g. MS SQL 2005 Strong experience in system development / implementation and having project management skill
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Male or Female, age over 35 years old, Thai nationality Bachelor's or Master's degree in Administration, Marketing, MBA ,or related field Experience at least 8 years in marketing director role within professional of industrial product Strong leadership skill, strategic management skill, organizing ability and presentation skill
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5. Factory Manager Male, age over 35 years old, Thai nationality Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field, MBA is plus Experience at least 8 years in managerial role in the manufacturing of industrial product and/or operation Experience working with ERP systems - operational and/or implementation Working experience in manufacturing environment with over 300 employees is required Preferably good knowledge of import & export regulations Excellent people management skills; ability to lead, energize and motivate working groups and teams Proven communication skills, excellent conflict management ability
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Excellent command of both spoken and written English Excellent negotiation and communication skills Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Office Be able to work in Samutprakarn and Ayutthaya
Interested candidates please send your application letter with resume, current and expected salary with contact details to:
Saha Thai Steel Pipe Public Co.Ltd. 78 Moo 3 Poochaosamingpri Rd., Phrapradaeng, Samutprakarn 10130 Contact Khun Vassana Tel. 0-2385-9023, Fax: 0-2385-9288 E-mail: admin@sahathai.com Website: www.sahathai.com
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35 Years up, Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related field At least 6-8 years in Automotive field/Knowledge and skill in Quality control, apply Quality control tools Supplier audit skill, SPC Skill, ISO TS16949, APQP, FMEA Good English and Chinese (Mandarin) communication skills Good personality, good leadership skill Well trained in management skill and 3 years up experienced in management
PMC MANAGER ●
1 Position
35 Years up, Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering or related field ● At least 6-8 years in Automotive field/Knowledge and skill in SCM, Purchasing and material inventory control in Automotive field ● Good English and Chinese (Mandarin) communication skills ● Good personality, good leadership skill
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Bachelor's Degree or above in Computer Engineering, IT or related fields Minimum 2 years work experience in Microsoft Network Administration and related tasks such as installation, configuration and problem solving in networking, switch, Router, etc. Strong knowledge and skill in various operation systems such as SUN Solaris, Linux, etc. and familiar with 3rd party products such as Firewall SAN, Anti-Virus, etc. is preferable Excellent service mind with outstanding professionalism, and communication skills The desire to be a strong team player Good command of written and spoken English
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields ● Able to communicate in English, Chinese also recommend, Computer literacy
All positions require Thai Nationality, Good command of written and spoken English, Mandarin or Chinese is an advantage and computer Literacy. The interested person please send E-mail: to amnuay.s@delta.co.th; darunee.m@delta.co.th; pikul.t@delta.co.th; sunisa.k@delta.co.th TEL. 0-2709-2800 EXT. 5315, 5316 FAX: 0-2709-2843 Website: http://www.deltathailand.com
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24 GAMES
Monday, July 20, 2009
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DAILY XPRESS
2-1 CC Sabathia beat Justin Verlander in a prime pitching matchup that lived up to its billing as the New York Yankees edged the Detroit Tigers.
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Paul Lawrie
Paul Lawrie has made a double eagle, the rarest shot in golf, in the final round of the British Open at Turnberry. The former Open champion hit a 4-iron into the hole on the 538-yard, par-5 seventh Sunday. He made the turn in 31 and finished the round at 68. It was the first double eagle – also known as an albatross – at the British Open since Gary Evans in the opening round at Royal Troon in 2004 on the fourth hole.
Ibra: ‘Time to move on’ Zlatan Ibrahimovic indicated his desire to leave Inter Milan with his proposed move to Barcelona now dependent on Samuel Eto’o agreeing to the swap. “I have won everything in Italy. It’s time to move on!” Ibrahimovic wrote on his Twitter page. “I want the Champions League title.” – AFP
Rossi holds off Lorenzo to win Valentino Rossi held off Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo to win a thrilling German MotoGP race yesterday, his 101st career victory. The Italian veteran, who started in pole position, finished ahead of Spaniard Lorenzo, with Honda’s Dani Pedrosa, also of Spain, taking third place. “It’s an important win at this stage of the season,” said championship leader Rossi. “It was another fantastic battle with [Casey] Stoner and then Jorge until the last lap. I knew that on this circuit it’s very difficult to pass so I stayed ahead on the final lap.” – AFP
Britain’s Khan wins first title fight Highly touted Amir Khan finally lived up to lofty expectations, earning a unanimous decision
over Andreas Kotelnik to capture the WBA light-welterweight title on Saturday. The 22-year-old Khan’s blistering victory came five years after a career-launching Olympic silver medal, and 10 months after he was knocked out by Breidis Prescott in 54 seconds. Two judged scored the fight 118-111, while the third had it 120108. “It’s the best feeling ever,” Khan said. “I picked the right shots and was composed. I stuck to the game plan Amir Khan and stayed concentrating. “In the early days I used to rush and fight with my heart, but now I use my brains.” – AP
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Lawrie makes double eagle at Turnberry
Marathon runners start off at Pattaya Beach Road yesterday.
SUNISA A WINNER Thai eclipses 6-year-old course record in Pattaya Preechachan Wiriyanupappong DAILY XPRESS
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enyan Michh Kipserem Chumh and Thailand’s Sunisa Sailomyen captured the men’s and women’s crowns in the Pattaya Marathon yesterday. Sunisa, the SEA Games gold medallist, was in awesome form as she smashed the earlier record, which stood for six years. The gruelling 42.195km race started at Pattaya Beach Road Soi 4 at 4.30am to enable athletes to avoid dehydration and scorching heat. Kenya under-
Russia’s Ivanov wins Tour stage Serguei Ivanov of Russia won the 14th stage of the Tour de France that was marred on Saturday by the death of a fan who was hit by a police motorcycle escorting the cyclists. Lance Armstrong fell to fourth overall when his former teammate George Hincapie rose to second by finishing shortly after Ivanov in a small breakaway group. – AP
lined their supremacy in the men’s marathon with six of their runners taking the top six places. Chumh crossed the finish line in two hours, 22.41 minutes, but his effort was a far cry from the record of 2:16.07, established last year by Kenyan Nelson Kirna Rotich. Coming a close second was Patrick Kipkemoi, who was 0.06 seconds behind Chumh. Charles Kipngeich Korir finished third in 2:24.11. Chumh took home the title and Bt200,000 in prize money with Kipkemoi and Korir claiming Bt75,000 and Bt50,000 respectively. In the women’s division, Sunisa, who landed the Bangkok Marathon last year
and the Khon Kaen International Marathon early this year, took the title as expected. The 33-year-old from Chiang Mai put in a great run yesterday and crossed the finish line with a course record of 2:49.38 hours, eclipsing the old mark of 2:51.49 set in 2003 by Indonesian Feri Marince Subnafeu. Sunisa claimed Bt200,000 in prize money besides Bt50,000 for her recordbreaking attempt. She also claimed Bt70,000 for being the first Thai woman to cross the finish line. Kenyans Truphena Jepchumba Kurui and Magaeret Wangui clocked 2:52.37 and 2:58.36 to finish second and third respectively.
Owen’s instinct still intact
Michael Owen has shown that he will be a big threat.
Michael Owen’s predatory instincts are still intact. That’s the message he sent after scoring the winning goal on his Manchester United debut against Malaysian XI on Saturday. “You train for weeks in preparation for that all-important first game and to score on your debut feels great,” said Owen. “It’s always nice to get off the mark, not just when you join a new club but any time,” he said. “I was sat chatting to Wayne [Rooney] in the dressing room afterwards and he feels the same way after getting off the mark for the season. It’s obviously doubly good for me with it being my first goal for the club, and even though it won’t really count in the grand scheme of things, it does make you feel better. Hopefully I can score a lot more.” AFP
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ADE THE CITY MAN Togo striker moves to Sky Blues from rivals Arsenal AP, Manchester, England
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Emmanuel Adebayor will give Manchester City’s attacking options a boost. do. I have come here to make history for this club and those supporters,” he told reporters. “It is what the chairman and the manager told me that they want too and I can’t wait to get started.” The 25-year-old Adebayor’s transfer fee was reported to be about £25 million. “His arrival is another clear indication that we are determined to augment the players we have here with the best of international talent,” Hughes said. “He adds vital balance and power to our attack. He has everything a top forward needs. He is versatile, powerful, quick Emmanuel Adebayor and agile on the ball.” Arsenal manager Arsene will give something special to Wenger added: “I am sure he Manchester City – we will miss
I WAS BORN TO PLAY FOOTBALL AND THAT IS WHAT I WANT TO DO.I HAVE COME HERE TO MAKE HISTORY FOR THIS CLUB.
him.” Apart from Tevez and Santa Cruz, Adebayor will be joining an attack that also contains record signing Robinho and Craig Bellamy, as Hughes continues to transform his squad using the wealth of the club’s Abu Dhabi owner. “We have got a number of strikers,” Hughes said. “It’s about making sure we are able to get everybody up to the right level and we can make sure against any given opposition we have the right combinations.” The need for more options was highlighted Saturday as Valeri Bojinov, Felipe Caicedo, Benjani Mwaruwari and Bellamy all failed to find the net as City lost 2-0 to the Orlando Pirates on a preseason tour of South Africa.
Becks target for Chelsea, Tottenham Under orders from England boss Fabio Capello to stay in tip-top shape if he wants to feature in the World Cup, David Beckham may yet return to the English Premiership with Chelsea or Spurs, the Mail on Sunday reported. After spending an impressive second half of last season with AC Milan, Beckham returned to US Major League Soccer outfit LA Galaxy in Thursday’s 3-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls, his first match since the end of the Serie A campaign. The 34-year-old former England captain had been loaned by the Galaxy to Milan with the proviso that he return for the entire 2009 MLS season, but he got his stay in Europe extended before finally returning – to some boos from sections of the crowd. And according to the Mail on Sunday, Chelsea and Tottenham are ready to bring him home, although Beckham said in midweek he was relishing an eventual return to Italy. “Spurs and Chelsea target Beckham,” the paper headlined its web edition. The Mail noted that new Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti was highly impressed with the veteran at San Siro during his five-month stint and the paper reported Beckham and his wife, Victoria, have been looking at London schools for their three sons. Last week Beckham hinted a return might just be on the cards, having previously said otherwise. “Never say never. I’d definitely consider it.” – A F P
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NOT A CEREMONIAL GOLFER different. “Being a ceremonial golfer is when you feel like you can’t compete,” Watson said this week. “I’m a ceremonial golfer at Augusta, I can tell you that. I can still beat this golf course somehow.” The British Open returns next year to St Andrews, the only course in Scotland where Watson has not won.
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om Watson arrived at Turnberry knowing that his time at the British Open was running out. A recent change in the criteria meant former champions could no longer compete when they were older than 60. Then again, a victory by the 59-year-old Watson would change that. The age limit has been getting more attention as Watson has stayed atop the leaderboard this week at Turnberry, particularly given the nature of links golf that doesn’t always require power to compete. Watson prodded reporters by deferring questions to Royal & Ancient chief executive Peter Dawson. Then came an announcement late Saturday that began “A point of clarification”.
Tom Watson with his wife Hilary after finishing his third round. Turns out the Open exempts champions for 10 years, although it is listed this year only as champions from 1999-2008. R&A spokesman Malcolm Booth said that criteria still applies, no matter how old the champion is. Watson, a two-time Masters champion, can play at Augusta National as long as he wants, but likely it won’t be much
longer. That course now is too long for him – Watson shot 7483 this year. “I don’t want to be a ceremonial golfer,” Watson said. “When Peter Dawson called me to tell me about the 60-year age limit for the tournament, I said, ‘Peter, I think that’s a sensible decision.’ You’ve got to let the younger kids play.” Even so, the British Open is
Padraig Harrington has been working all year on retooling his swing, even though he won two majors last year, including a second successive British Open. He feels as if he’s not working, he’s not improving. He won’t be winning a third claret jug after a 76 in the third round put him 13 shots out of the lead. Tom Watson, the 54-hole leader at age 59, said one reason he can still compete is because of a long swing. And he believes that’s what is hurting Harrington.
“When I was a kid, my dad said, ‘Shorten the swing, shorten the swing.’ Well, you shorten the swing, it’s hard to go longer once you shorten the swing,” Watson said. “And my old pro, Stan Thirsk, he said to me, ‘Don’t listen to your dad.’ When you get to be an old guy, that long swing will really do you well, because you’ll have that rhythm. “I look at Padraig Harrington right now, he shortened his swing, and I think he’s having troubles because of it,” Watson said. “I liked the length of the swing last year, and now he’s shortened the swing and he’s having a hard time with it. You lose your rhythm when you shorten the swing.”
Divots Tom Watson was asked if he was the George Foreman of golf, a reference to become an ancient champion. “No, I don’t name all my kids ‘George.’ My kids have different names,” he said.
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BIG EXPOSURE Thailand to take on elite teams in world Grand Prix events
Learning from the masters
Preechachan Wiriyanupappong DAILY XPRESS
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he national women’s volleyball squad will come up against some of the world’s elite teams such as Brazil, Russia and China when the World Grand Prix gets underway from July 31 to August 16. Twelve strong teams will be pitted against one another in the three-week preliminaries, and at the conclusion of it, only the top five teams plus hosts Japan will qualify for the grand finals in Tokyo between August 19 and 23. The Thai squad will leave for Kielce, Poland, next Sunday to compete in Pool B from July 31 to August 2 against Asian champions Japan, the 2007 champions Netherlands and Poland, the only team Thailand beat last year. Thailand next join the Beijing
Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai with captain Wilavan Apinyapong. Olympic champions and defending and seven-time winners Brazil, Qatar Asian Games champions China and Poland in the Pool E competition in Macau from August 7 to 9. The Thai team will then return to Bangkok for the Pool I contest at Keelaves 2 Gym against world champions Russia, Beijing Olympics silver medallists USA and Puerto Rico from August 14 to 16. Thailand have competed six times in the women’s premier volleyball tournament. They finished last among eight teams
in their debut attempt in 2002. A year later, they finished a joint ninth with Japan among 12 participating teams. They finished 10th in 2004, 12th in 2005, 11th in 2006 and 11th again last year. “Our chance to make it to the finals in Tokyo is very slim, but what we really need is an opportunity to play against much stronger rivals to sharpen our skills and learn more tactics. I hope our girls will gain from the exposure in the prestigious tournament,” says Thai coach Kiattipong Radchatagriengkai.
The FIVB Coaches Course Level 1, conducted by FIVB Development Center in Thailand, kicked off at 9am at Ramkhamhaeng University Sports Centre in Bangkok on Saturday with Somkuan Rawiwat, secretary-general of the Thailand Volleyball Association, presiding over the opening ceremony. The 12-day course will be jointly conducted by Kurt Radde, course director from Germany, and Nai Chi Chang, course instructor from Chinese Taipei. A total of 37 coaches from 11 federations including Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand are participating in the course. The internationally-recognised course will enable the coaches to raise the technical level of their coaching. The event, which will have intense practical and theory-based sessions, is mainly conducted to improve the knowledge and competence of coaches and teachers so that they gain recognition as FIVB coaches. The coaches will also learn the most recent trends of the modern game of volleyball. Radde, who is satisfied with the work done by the Development Centre, told the 37 coaches to work hard for the next 12 days and gain knowledge from the course to develop and promote volleyball in their countries upon their return. Preechachan Wiriyanupapong