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3,825

THE NUMBER OF domesticated elephants in the country, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Forest Industry Organisation

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration vows to take any elephant roaming Bangkok streets away from its mahout until he can provide the animal’s identity card and ownership documents. The crackdown was launched on Wednesday.

No roaming!

Urgent Aids warning

New tulip species named after HM D A I LY X P R E S S

here’s a new tulip T species called “King Bhumibol”.

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Klaas Koedijk, a Dutch man, had sought and obtained permission to name the tulip after Thailand’s beloved monarch, HM the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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85% are of working age She says 85 per cent of Aids patients of around 500,000 are in the working age of 15-45 years. Of the total, 46,776 are beneficiaries of a state welfare scheme that provides antiAids medication.

Amphorn notes that there is a regulation that protects Aids-infected employees from being treated unfairly, terminated, or even being forced to undergo blood tests.

Mistreated employees can file lawsuits demanding compensation or even requisition of their positions in case of lay-offs.

She adds that 10,000 businesses are participating in an international labour-protection scheme entitled “Aids-response Standard Organisation”.

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here will be up to 80,000 people dying of Aids and 50,000 others getting infected with the HIV virus by 2011 if the currently high morbidity rate continues, the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare warned yesterday in an Aids-related seminar.

Director-general Amphorn Nitisiri says there are 70 people with Aids dying on a daily basis, while 35 others are contracting the viral disease each day. There were 12,787 new Aids patients last year alone.

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Targeting abusers Film Act bans sexual offenders from opening cinemas or VCD/DVD stores

By Mayuree Sukyingcharoenwong D A I LY X P R E S S

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nder the 2009 National Film Act, authorities will not allow former convicted sexual offenders to open a cinema, a VCD/DVD shop or rental store.

“We will check the background of those who seek an operating licence,” Film Review Office director Pradit Posew vowed at a seminar yesterday.

He says the act will bar anyone who has been sentenced to jail for sexual offences from operating any such business.

“That’s why we want the fingerprints of people who

request operating licences,” Pradit points out.

According to him, the 2009 National Film Act will be announced in the Royal Gazette next week, after which it will take immediate effect.

‘Complicated’ procedures Soonthorn Auesurattanachai, who is authorised to seek a licence for his Imagine store in Nonthaburi, says he feels the new act has complicated procedures.

“I really don’t understand why my fingerprints are needed.

Why should my background be checked this deeply?” he asks.

He says Imagine has sold only copyright items and there is no

pornographic material involved.

“I will, of course, abide by the laws, but I feel the complicated process takes so much time,” Soonthorn laments.

Under the new act, cinemas are required to announce the ratings accorded to each film.

“We will abide by the rule,” a representative from SF Cinema says. “We believe the announcement will not affect the number of viewers at our cinemas.”

The film-rating system has categorised films into seven groups. The first group is for films that should be promoted; the second for general audiences; the third for viewers aged 13 years or older; the fourth for viewers aged 15 or older; the fifth for viewers aged 18 or older; the sixth for viewers aged over 20, and the seventh for films banned in Thailand.

“The Royal Household Bureau says that His Majesty has already given his approval,” Information Department director-general Vimon Kidchob said yesterday.

Koedijk is the owner of FA P Koeddiik & Zn in The Netherlands.

Impressed with loyalty He wishes to name the new tulip species after the Thai monarch because he is impressed with Thais’ overwhelming loyalty to the King.

The loyalty was particularly evident during celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne.

Koedijk feels close to Thailand because his son used to be a computer-teaching volunteer here between 2006 and 2007.

Creamy yellow flower The “King Bhumibol” tulip has a creamy yellow flower.

Measured with its stem, the tulip stands about 45 centimetres high.

The new species has been developed from the “Prince Claus” species, which is a strain from Judith Leyster.

The “Prince Claus” species is named after HM Queen Beatrix of The Netherlands.

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THE WORLD Aerobatics –

British motocross rider Chris Birch jumps over actors having their afternoon tea in front of Stowe House in North Buckinghamshire to announce the final stage of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour, which takes place tomorrow at Battersea Power Station in London.

on a bike

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A Singapore court sentenced an ex-cashier at the US embassy to 6 years in jail for stealing

US$489,000 of consular fees

Info highway

EPA

Model forgives New York blogger

Tunisian’s 12-baby pregnancy claim ‘a farce’ A Tunisian health official says a woman’s claim of being pregnant with 12 babies is a big farce.

Dr Mongi Hamrouni of Tunisia’s Health Ministry said he was “more

THE WOMAN HAS A MENTAL PROBLEM, SAYS DOCTOR. than 99 per cent” sure that the 30-year-old woman claiming to be expecting six boys and six girls has a mental problem.

Authorities said the woman again refused to undergo medical tests on Wednesday. Officials said that no medical records of her pregnancy could be found in the city hospital in Gafsa, a city in central Tunisia where she resides.

Experts say a 12-baby pregnancy is next to impossible. – A P

Fresh proof shows life could exist in space Comet dust contains traces of glycine, a compound vital to human existence A F P , Washington

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cientists have uncovered fresh evidence that life could exist beyond Earth, with research showing that comet dust contains traces of a compound vital to human existence.

Researchers probing dust and gas collected from the Wild 2 comet by US space agency Nasa’s Stardust spacecraft in 2004 found traces of the amino acid glycine, lending credence to idea that there is life elsewhere in the universe.

“The discovery of glycine in a comet supports the idea that

the fundamental building blocks of life are prevalent in space, and strengthens the argument that life in the universe may be common rather than rare,” said Carl Pilcher, one of the space agency’s top astrobiologists.

‘Life’s ingredients formed in space’ Jamie Elsila, lead author of the report, said the findings also support the idea that the material elements of human life may have come from space.

“Our discovery supports the theory that some of life’s in-

gredients formed in space and were delivered to Earth long ago by meteorite and comet impacts,” she said.

The group’s final findings confirm suspicions that the amino acid – which creates the proteins that form the building blocks of life – were not simply Earth-sourced contamination.

“We discovered that the Stardust-returned glycine has an extraterrestrial carbon isotope signature, indicating that it originated on the comet,” said Elsila.

Twenty different amino acids are arranged to build the millions of different proteins that make up everything from hair to enzymes, Nasa said.

A magazine model has finally confronted an anonymous female New York blogger who called her offensive names on a Google website.

Liskula Cohen, who successfully sued Google to unmask the blogger, told “Good Morning America” that she called her tormentor and said she forgives her.

Cohen did not reveal the blogger’s name but said she was an acquaintance whom Cohen saw at parties and restaurants.

The Vogue cover girl says she has not ruled out suing the blogger. The anonymous remarks targeting Cohen’s hygiene and sexual habits were posted on Google’s Blogger.com.

The blogger’s lawyer had argued that although the comments may have been disgusting, they were opinions and protected as free speech.

Lord of the ring A New Zealand man who promised his wife he would find his wedding ring after it fell into the capital’s murky harbour has been successful – 16 months later.

Ecologist Aleki Taumoepeau was checking Wellington harbour for invasive plant species in March last year when the ring fell into the water. “It flew off into the air and everyone on the boat said it was like a scene from ‘Lord of the Rings’ in slow motion,” Rachel Taumoepeau said.

An initial search three months after the loss failed, but Taumoepeau was determined. He returned again recently for another dive, risking chill midwinter temperatures. He spotted the anchor – with the ring lying just inches away. – AP

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Authorities turn down request, saying she will be lashed six times in prison AFP

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Tiger Brewer, an eight-year-old British boy, stands on the wings of his grandfather’s biplane on Wednesday, becoming the youngest wing walker in the world. Tiger flew at 160kph 304 metres above Rendcomb airfield in Gloucesteshire. His achievement is expected to be submitted to the Guinness World Records after he beat 11-year-old Guy Masons’ 2001 record.

Two held over jewel heist British police say they have arrested two men in connection with one of Britain’s biggest jewel heists.

London’s Metropolitan Police say the men were arrested on Wednesday.

Police launched a massive search after two well-dressed men, armed with handguns, walked into a central London jewellery store on August 6 and stole dozens of rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches with a retail value of £40 million (Bt2.25 billion). As the robbers left the shop they fired at a security guard and later fired a second shot as members of the public attempted to intervene.

The police did not release any more details.

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Muslim model who will be caned for drinking beer said yeterday that she asked Malaysian authorities to punish her in public instead of in a prison, but they refused to go against official procedures.

Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno, 32, is scheduled next week to be the first woman in Muslimmajority Malaysia to be flogged under Islamic law after she was arrested in a raid and sentenced by a Shariah court for drinking alcohol at a hotel lounge last year.

“I want to send a message that I really regret what I did, so I want to be punished in front of other people,” Kartika said in a telephone interview from her northern home state of Perak.

“If other Muslims can see me

IF OTHER MUSLIMS CAN SEE ME BEING CANED,I HOPE IT WILL CONVINCE THEM NOT TO DRINK. Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno being caned, I hope it will convince them not to drink.”

Kartika said prison officials turned down her request, saying she will be lashed six times with a rattan cane without any

public witnesses sometime early next week.

‘Not much pain’ Authorities have insisted Kartika will not feel much physical pain because the rattan cane will be smaller and lighter than the one for men, and its purpose was to “educate” rather than punish.

Kartika’s penalty has led to criticism by some politicians and women’s rights activists.

The law provides for a threeyear prison term and caning for Muslims caught drinking, but most offenders are fined.

Kartika said officials indicated she might have to stay inside the prison for several days starting Monday ahead of the caning, but she will be separated from the regular inmates.

“I was afraid of the environment in the prison. Now they say they will make me comfortable, so I’m satisfied.”

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THE FUN. Perfect hideaway Stay two nights and get one night on the house at the Amari Vogue Resort in Krabi until October 31. This luxury hotel is situated on pristine Tub Kaek Beach and offers a peaceful sanctuary in which to enjoy breathtaking ocean views. The deal is inclusive of American breakfast. Visit www.Amari.com/Vogue.

Double the value The Royal Orchid Sheraton, a luxury hotel overlooking the Chao Phya, has launched its Better Tomorrows package, offering guests a 50-per-cent discount on the second night.

The package also includes a fruit basket on arrival, free wireless Internet access in the hotel’s public areas and daily breakfast buffet. The offer is valid until September 30 for a minimum of two nights’ stay.

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MTV HITS THE BEACH All-American Rejects, Raygun and Pixie Lott among the notable acts on the music channel’s ‘World Stage’

By Manta Klangboonkrong D A I LY X P R E S S Kuala Lumpur

T

he Sunway Lagoon’s artificial surf was silent last weekend after the popular swimming spot on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur was drained to make way for the taping of the first “MTV World Stage”.

Five foreign bands entertained 3,000 fans of the music channel after Malaysia’s own Estranged opened the show.

Emo-rock outfit Boys Like Girls, from Massachusetts in the US, revved up the enthusiasm with their recent hit “Love Drunk”, and then Raygun, a new glam-rock band from Britain, said hello to Asia with danceable tunes including the hit “Just Because”.

The concert’s only female act, 18-year-old UK pop sensation Pixie Lott, met the crowd’s

expectations with her charttoppers “Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)” and “Boys and Girls”.

That was followed by perhaps the evening’s most anticipated performance – American rock band Hoobastank – playing in Malaysia for the third time.

Pixie Lott, the only female act on the bill, was a crowd pleaser.

Rejects accepted But none of the acts of the night came close to topping the exceptionally energetic AllAmerican Rejects, whose lead singer, Tyson Ritter, wore a lime-green tank top and glitter all over his face and hair.

“Move Along” and “It Ends Tonight” were among the songs they performed, ending with Ritter clinging to the stage’s metal frame 10 metres up.

The finale, a set by psychedelic-rock quartet Kasabian from Britain, began at 10.30

with “Vlad the Impaler”. “I’m still alive!” declared singer Tom Meighan, who’s freshly recovered from the H1N1 flu.

Kasabian offered mostly tracks from their recent CD “West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum”, among them “Fire”, “Underdog” and “Where Did

G O T I T O N TA P E >> Watch “MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia” on August 28 at 7pm on the MTV Asia Channel.

All business

Visit www.PanPacific.com/ Bangkok.

All the Love Go?”, plus “Clubfoot” and “LSF” from previous albums.

The atmospheric and hypnotic music was delivered in a subtle yet powerful show, driven by the boys’ solid musical skills and Meighan’s unique voice.

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Until December 31, the Pan Pacific Hotel on Rama IV Road is offering a deal that comes with lots of benefits for business travellers. For Bt5,800 net in a superior or Bt6,300 net in a new deluxe room, you get one night with American breakfast, all-day coffee, access to a meeting room, free use of the computer or broadband Internet, evening cocktails and canapes, a butler for 24 hours and late check-out.

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>> Read our interview with Kasabian on Page 8.

All-American Rejects, led by singer Tyson Ritter, put on an energetic show. Raygun, right, fairly rocked as well.

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BOLLYWOOD will pay tribute to Michael Jackson with a music video to be aired on August 29, which would have been his 51st birthday. The project, headed by actor Shahrukh Khan, features the song "We Lived in His World" by film composer Vishal Dadlani.

PEOPLE have signed up for Mexico City’s August 29 world-record attempt for most people dancing to “Thriller”.

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Filmmakers have a good cry

The all-male taishu-engeki troupe boasts a wardrobe of fabulous kimonos worth more than Bt2 million.

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Kabuki for the people A Japanese theatre troupe brings traditional performance to Siam Paragon this weekend D A I LY X P R E S S

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angkok celebrates a first this weekend, as the Hanafubuki troupe comes from Tokyo to stage a 400-year-old taishu-engeki performance (theatre for the masses) at Siam Paragon.

The 20-strong all-male cast, attired in spectacular kimonos worth more than Bt2 million, will perform “Onna-Mai” and “Samurai-no-Mai”.

Paragon’s chief marketing officer Kriengsak Tantipipob says he’s grateful for the coop-

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eration of Japan’s Human and Cultural Exchange General Incorporated Association and the Embassy in bringing Hanafubuki to Thailand.

In Japan, it’s difficult to see the traditional show because they are often booked well in advance.

The Bangkok performances will be every bit as authentic as the ones staged in Japan, with genuine costumes, unique makeup and traditional music.

There will also be Japanese

Six indie filmmakers express their feelings about Thai culture and society in “Siam and a Century” tomorrow night at 6 as part of the 13th Thai Short Film and Video Festival. Letting it all out are Anocha Suwichakornpong, Sanchai Chotirosseranee, Wiwat Lertwiwatwongsa, Prap Boonpan, Graiwoot Chulphongsathorn and Nok Paksnawin. Also tomorrow from 11am, there’s the RD Pestonji Awards competition for Thai shorts and the international competition. For today’s shows, see Page 11. The festival runs until Sunday at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. Visit Bit.ly/ThShort13.

Eating in Bed? Bed Supperclub’s new executive chef is Cameron Stuart, who’s previously worked with Neil Perry, David Thompson and Jean-Marc Pollet. The club on Sukhumvit Soi 11 is open for dinner nightly from 8. Call (02) 651

XTRA KIMONO CLAD >> Hanafubuki performs at 1, 3, 5 and 7 tomorrow and Sunday on the mezzanine floor in Siam Paragon.

3537 or check the menu at www.BedSupperclub.com.

>> The cultural demonstrations take place at 12.30, 2.30, 4.30 and 6.30.

Photos find new life arts and culture demonstrations, including shodo brush and ink painting and ikebana flower arrangement.

The Japanese dance-theatre company Pappa Tarahumara makes its Bangkok debut with an adaptation of Anton Chekov’s literary classic “Three Sisters” at the Patravadi Theatre on Wednesday at 8pm. Tickets are Bt400 to Bt700 (Bt200 for students) at www.Total Reservation.com or (02) 833 5555.

Until October 18, the

Whitespace Gallery is picturing Bangkok 15 years ago in “Hyperzone”, an exhibition of black-and-white photos by Olivier Pin-Fat and Bee, the British DJ and musician who calls Thailand home. Bee’s shot of one of the government buildings gutting by fire during Black May 1992 is among the images originally used as a fashion spread in Hyper magazine. The Whitespace is on the second floor of the Lido cinemas on Siam Square Soi 3. It’s open from 1 to 7 Tuesday to Friday and 11.30 to 8 on weekends. Call (02) 252 2900 extension 315.

Where to get stuff Interactive www.QuinL.com, listing products from more than 4,000 manufacturers, was launched last month by a Dutch-Thai firm. If you need office supplies, computer hardware, clothing, mechanical gear, furniture, food and beverages or just about anything else, it’s on sale there.

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Borderline crazy

The boys from Kasabian replace the cutting quips with humour in an exclusive interview D A I LY X P R E S S

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lternative rockers Kasabian – steadily maturing with their third studio album “West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum” – were in Malaysia headlining the first “MTV World Stage” last weekend, and we had an exclusive date.

Setting the tone with their self-titled debut album in 1999 and the follow-up “Empire” in 2004, Kasabian are known for their electronic trance variations on the sound of Stone Roses and Primal Scream – as well as their arrogance and cutting comments. Fellow British band Keane was once slagged off as “students”.

We sat down to talk and braced for some barbs, but none was forthcoming.

Any luck in getting Quentin Tarantino to direct your live DVD? Meighan: We’ll have one out this

year.

Pizzorno: I’d be good if he agreed.

Scorsese did the Stones, and it’d be cool to have someone like Tarantino doing the DVD for us.

Why him?

Meighan: He’s just amazing.

Pizzorno: In a parallel world he in-

spires people by films with clever interpretations. We do our music inspired by what comes before and make it the 21st-century version, the same way he makes his films.

I can’t watch a lot of killing, but I could watch “Kill Bill” over and over because there’s interpretation to it.

What’s with the long album name?

How do you like the music scene now?

Singer Tom Meighan: It’s more interesting than a one-word title.

Meighan: There’s no rock star, no David Bowie out there today. “Rock star” is like a myth now.

It refers to an asylum.

Are you guys crazy?

Guitarist Sergio Pizzorno: Every

day!

Meighan: Every musician is on the borderline of lunacy, be it Picasso or John Lennon. If they weren’t doing what they did, they’d be in a nuthouse.

Who’s your rock star then?

Meighan: Mine’s Elvis.

Sergio: Keith Richards.

How have you evolved as a band?

Pizzorno: I’ve grown six inches taller and my feet got bigger!

Sergio Pizzorno and Tom Meighan

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En-tranced by the Sander man T

he Netherlands seems blessed with exceptional talent in electronic music. On the long list is trance DJ Sander van Doorn, who will finally have his long-overdue

Bangkok debut tonight.

Since emerging in 2004, van Doorn has been dubbed the Best Breakthrough DJ at the International Dance Music Awards, topping the likes of Calvin Harris, Deadmau5 and Axwell.

His acclaimed inaugural recording “Supernaturalistic” catapulted him into the world’s best venues, and he ranked No 15 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs of 2007.

He shared a moment from his Asian tour to chat.

The Big Mansion Tonight

Club Culture

What’s cooking?

I’m on my way to Manila from Bali, where I had a great gig last night. I almost did a bungee jump, but thankfully my girlfriend stopped me.

Techno and trance DJ troupe Varun, Fubsy*b, Sweed and guest Super Natta from New York rock the big house. Free entry. Dress in black and white.

Which of your many hits are you most proud of?

Delicate Decibel

That’s such a tough question!

It was excellent collaborating with Robbie Williams, but I’m really proud of my early works too, released under different names like Purple Haze, Sam Sharp and Filterfunk.

What I like doing is producing such a wide variety of sounds that I’m never pigeonholed.

808

Tomorrow RCA, Zone C (02) 203 1043; www.808Bangkok.com

Visual artists Reset project their fantasy with music from DJs Mod and Seed, plus MC Dwen from Jamaica. Entry with a drink is Bt200.

Spydamonkee

Who’s your idol?

The man who has inspired and helped me the most is Marco V. I had a lot of help from him early in my career and he’s a great friend of mine.

Dream collaborator?

It would be easy to say U2 or Madonna, but in fact I’d love to work with Michael Jackson’s vocals. That’s always been my dream – not just since Michael passed away.

What’s the most appealing thing about electronic music?

That it’s accepting of everybody and everything. Dance music is a community, and everyone should feel involved.

What’s are you thinking about when you’re working?

I’m just trying to have a great time as well. I always play the kind of music that I’d want to dance to, so hopefully that makes people dance as well. I have a great time.

XTRA TUNNEL VISION >> Sander van Doorn is performing tonight at 808 on RCA Zone C. Call (02) 203 1043; www.808Bangkok.com.

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Sri Ayutthaya Road (BTS: Phya Thai) (02) 642 5499; www.Club-Culture-Bkk.com Dress code; ID

Chart-topping, heart-stopping Dutch DJ Sander van Doorn rolls in tonight

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>> Admission with a drink is Bt750. There’s a dress code and you need ID.

Ollie Bunny Hop Tomorrow

Glow Sukhumvit Soi 23 (BTS: Asoke) (02) 261 4446 ; www.GlowBkk.com

Expect a lot of old skool and underground hip-hop as Spydamonkee, Dragon, Sample and Opper hit the deck. Entry with a drink is Bt200.

Earth Beat Vol. 4 Thursday

Q Bar Sukhumvit Soi 11 (BTS: Nana) (02) 252 3274; www.QBarBangkok.com Dress code; ID

Japanese duo Earth Beat featuring DJs Masa and Goro are back with their warm sound for their monthly party. Entry with two drinks is Bt500.

Rehab Howl Thursday Bed Supperclub Sukhumvit Soi 11 (BTS: Nana) (02) 651 3537; www.BedSupperclub.com Dress code; ID

The rehab gang goes gaga as they tune into Ginsberg, Kerouac and Burroughs for a night of cut-ups and beats.

Entry with two drinks is Bt600.

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Friday, August 21, 2009

DAILY XPRESS

Social stigma on a different scale Does our delay in accepting those with HIV/Aids make up any better than the drug companies we criticise?

The right to life “Nang Faa Niranam” (“Anonymous Angel”), based on the life of Dr Krisana (see main story), is being staged by Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Literature Drama Department all this month at the Thailand Cultural Centre.

Tickets are Bt400 and students pay Bt200. Call (02) 218 4802.

Reverend Steve Parelli, executive director of the US nonprofit organisation Other Sheep, is hosting a free seminar on “What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality” on August 28 from 8am to noon at the Bangkok Christian Guest House on Soi Saladaeng. Local clergy, lay leaders and the LGBT community should take note.

E-mail sparelli2002@ yahoo.com or bronzeprjo@ hotmail.com.

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By Paisarn Likhitpreechakul SPECIAL TO D A I LY X P R E S S

A Kudos for Billie Jean Gay tennis great Billie Jean King last week received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honour, for promoting the rights of women and gays. King reportedly touched her medal to her lips when President Barack Obama draped it around her neck. Slain gay-rights activist Harvey Milk was posthumously honoured.

fter a public outcry, the US government is currently investigating the “pay for delay” practice, under which brand-drug makers pay generics manufacturers to put off the introduction of competing products.

It’s a tactic that shows the lengths to which those in the “life-saving” business are prepared to go to keep the prices of medicine high, at the cost of suffering for millions.

Such Machiavellian perversity by big pharmas won’t surprise those who have followed the story of how Dr Krisana Kraisintu resisted both pressure and lawsuits while working on her cheap generic versions of retroviral drugs for those

with HIV. For her fearless efforts in bringing those generics to thousands of people living with HIV in Thailand, as well as millions more in Africa, the “gypsy pharmacologist” was recognised with this year’s prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award.

Apart from Dr Krisana’s individual struggle, the work of such groups as the Thai Network of People Living With HIV/Aids and many NGO allies have also con-

I KNOW PLENTY OF GAY MEN WHO WON’T GO TO ENTERTAINMENT VENUES WHERE HIV-POSITIVE PEOPLE ARE EMPLOYED,MUCH LESS BEFRIEND POSITIVE PEOPLE.

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tributed to improving access to care and treatment of those with HIV. But much more remains to be done in the battle against discrimination and stigmatisation.

Being HIV-positive is still considered by many to be the result of irresponsible behaviour, even though many have contracted the virus through no fault of their own. But that said, being sero-positive doesn’t make a person any less of a human being, regardless of how he or she became infected.

So why should their rights to a sex life and family be frowned upon by society?

Some people believe that HIV-positive people should not have sex, let alone children.

These prejudices are found in both the straight and gay worlds, even though gays have been associated with HIV/Aids issues since the beginning of the epidemic and many gay men of the previous generation experienced firsthand the ravages of the disease in friends and partners.

Repetition of the safe-sex message aside, many of today’s gay men are so detached from the issue that we rarely know what it feels like to be living with the virus and to be discriminated against because of it. But there again, I know plenty of gay men who won’t go to entertainment venues where HIV-positive people are employed, much less befriend positive people.

This is ironical in a society where homosexuality and transgenderism are still considered “diseases” by many otherwise well-educated, people. Maybe it’s a sign of internalised homophobia.

It’s only natural to have no respect for others when one has none for oneself.

Share idea on qay issues at asiantrekker@yahoo.com

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“DISTRICT 9”, about space aliens herded into ghettos on Earth, was the No 1 movie in North America last week, earning US$37.4 million.

TO SEE

don’t miss!

You, the Living

Kaminey Identical twins (Shahid Kapur) take divergent quest for prospe paths in their rity, until they re alise they only other. Priyanka have each Chopra also star s. In Hindi with tles at SFW Cent English subtiralWorld at 8 to night and tom and 8 on Sund orrow and 4 ay. Call (089) 488 2620 or visi

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Swedish director Roy Andersson’s absurdist black comedy ruminates on an old Norse proverb, “Man is man’s joy”, following several quirky characters. The DVD with English subtitles is showing at 5 today in the Chulalongkorn University International Film Festival in Room 305 of the Boromrajakumari Building.

Admission is free. A discussion

by Thai critics follows. Call (02) 218 4802 or visit Chula FilmFest.multiply.com.

Thai Short Film & Video Festival Filipino shorts from as far back as 1983 are featured in “SExpress: Philippines” at 5 today.

“All About Rhythm” follows at 6.30, with looks at dance and music. The festival continues until Sunday at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. Visit Bit.ly/ThShort13.

Tora-san Takes a Vacation Tora-san follows his nephew to try and convince a girl’s wayward father to return home. At 6.30 tonight with Thai subtitles only at the Japan Foundation Bangkok. Visit www.JFBKK. or.th or call (02) 260 8560-4.

Coco avant Chanel Audrey Tautou portrays the fashion icon in her hardscrabble early years to her eventual rise as a sought-after couturier. In French with English and Thai subtitles at Apex and SF World CentralWorld. ★★★★

Orphan An angelic little girl (Isabelle Fuhrman) displays an unforeseen devilish streak upon moving into the home of her new parents (Vera Farmiga and Peter Sarsgaard). Censored.

Ricky Single mother Kathie (Alexandra Lamy) falls for Paco (Sergi Lopez) and the fruit of

this passion is called Ricky. But it soon becomes obvious that Ricky is a very unusual baby. In French with English and Thai subtitles at House. ★★★

Polamuang Juling This four-hour documentary examines Thai politics and society and how they relate to the Islamic insurgency in southern Thailand after the brutal beating of teacher Juling Pongkunmul.

With English subtitles at 6.30 tonight at House. ★★★★★

Jeeja Due Suay Du Headstrong loner Due (Jeeja Yanin) must learn the meaning of true love in order to reach the top level of her fighting skills

and use her talent to protect her friends. With English subtitles

See also

at some cinemas. ★★★

>> “Evolution of a Filipino Family” – An orphan boy’s

E-Som Somwang Cha Cha Cha

connections to two families are explored in Lav Diaz’s gripping 11-hour drama at 9am on Monday at the Film Archive in Salaya, Nakhon Pathom. Visit

A country boy lands a job as a nightclub singer and upsets his sweetheart.

The Wedding Game Ekachai Uekrongtham directs this comedy about a pair of superstars – played by real-life Singaporean celebrity couple Christopher Lee and Fann Wong – who must stage a marriage even though they dislike each other intensely. In Mandarin

Bit.ly/DiazRetro.

on tv

with English and Thai subtitles at Lido. ★★★

Apex Lido: (02) 252 6498 Siam: (02) 251 3508 Scala: (02) 251 2861

Century – The Movie Plaza (02) 247 9940

House (02) 641 5177-8

Major Cineplex/EGV Bangkok: (02) 515 5555

Buppah Rahtree 3.2: Rahtree’s Revenge Yuthlert Sippapak offers a fourth iteration of his horror-comedy franchise with Buppah (Chermarn Boonyasak) possessed by a demon girl ghost. Her pal Rung (Mario Maurer) is there too and a pair of comical cops make their return. With English subtitles in some cinemas.

The Heartbreak Kid A honeymoon turns awkward for a newlywed groom who discovers his bride is actually pretty awful and another girl he’s just met is way better. Ben Stiller, Malin Akerman and Michelle Monaghan star. Directed by the Farrelly brothers.

HBO (TrueVisions), 8pm

Major Hollywood Bangkok: (02) 718 7999

Channel links Paragon Cineplex Bangkok: (02) 129 4635 IMAX: (02) 129 4631

SF cinemas Bangkok: (02) 268 8888

UMG RCA: (02) 641 5913-14

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

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LEISURE

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Friday, August 21, 2009

LEISURE

DAILY XPRESS

Games&YourStars SUDOKU

The last word in

ASTROLOGY

By Eugenia Last

Today’s Birthday: Your long, hard struggle is slowly coming to an end. The time to start rethinking your plans for the future is now. Your ability to scale down has positioned you well, so call the shots and separate what’s fact from what’s fiction. Your astute assessment of whatever you face personally or professionally will give you the edge.

Yesterday’s Puzzle Answer Complete the grid so that every row, column and 3x3 box contains every digit from 1 to 9 inclusively.

ARIES *** March 21-April 19 Bide your time and wait until the right moment to make your move. Personal problems will arise if you have neglected someone who counts on you emotionally.

TAURUS ***** April 20-May 20 Nothing will go unnoticed so give your all to whatever you do. Now is the time to rethink your vocation strategy and make sure you are getting all that you deserve.

GEMINI ** May 21-June 20 Don’t be overly confident or you will be disappointed. Your charm will come from your curiosity and questioning, not telling everyone what you can do. Give praise where it’s due.

DIFFICULTY RATING ★★★★★

CANCER **** June 21-July 22 The emphasis should be on home, family and getting your personal life in order. A couple of adjustments will make things easier. A partnership on shaky ground should be dealt with.

LEO *** July 23-Aug. 22 Make a concerted effort to finish what you start so you can get serious about what you want.

Reassess your current financial situation and set up interviews with people who can assist.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY

VIRGO *** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 You’ll find it difficult to deal with emotional matters that concern a partner. Don’t make sudden moves that can influence your future. Focus on home, family and doing what’s best for yourself.

LIBRA *** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Don’t let what’s not being said get to you. Ignore the pettiness around you and focus on your own creative talent. You will find your way to what really matters at the end of the day.

SCORPIO **** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 It’s what you do to help others that will show y our ability to get things done. Instant success can be yours. A change in your personal status will lead you down a new and inspiring avenue.

SAGITTARIUS ** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Someone will be critical about what you’ve done and how you plan to proceed. You may have to make some changes to get what you want. Don’t promise what you cannot deliver.

Kim Cattrall Actor-filmmaker-writer Melvin Van Peebles is 77.

Singer Kenny Rogers is 71.

Actor Clarence Williams the Third is 70.

Singer Harold Reid is 70.

Actress Loretta Devine is 60.

Actress Kim Cattrall is 53.

Singer Serj Tankian is 42.

Actress Carrie-Anne Moss is 39.

Musician Liam Howlett of Prodigy is 38.

Actress Alicia Witt is 34.

Singer Kelis is 30.

Actor Cody Kasch is 22.

Actress Hayden Panettiere is 20.

CAPRICORN ***** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 There is a deal to be made. Focus on home, family and personal investments and you will surpass your wildest dreams. Someone will not be pleased with your rules but do your thing and don’t look back.

AQUARIUS *** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 You have to be honest before you can make a decision regarding love, life and relationships. Your aggressive action may pay off initially but, in the end, it will backfire.

PISCES *** Feb. 19-March 20 You’ll be torn between the truth and the way you tell the story. Look at the facts before you put yourself in an awkward position. Love is in the stars and if you are upfront, you’ll get results.

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Thailand Productivity Institute Thailand Productivity Institute is an independent organization under the Ministry of Industry, with compensation and benefit management systems of the same type as those used in private organizations. The institute's main objectives are to promote Thailand productivity movement, improve the quality of products and services, and enhance the capacity of Thai organizations to compete in international arena. The institute is now looking to recruit the following personnel:

Director - Office of Thailand Quality Award Set strategic plan, goals and operational plan in response to the mission and vision of Thailand Quality Award. Monitor, follow-up and improve the operation of the Office of Thailand Quality Award to achieve the goals. Support and coordinate with related parties to ensure a smooth operation. Build a network to seek new resource support channels. Apply the Thailand Quality Award criteria to a wider uses and distribute the knowledge relating to the Thailand Quality Award to general public both domestically and internationally, in order to ensure that the Thailand Quality Award is widely recognized at both national and international levels.

Responsibilities: 1. Collect and analyze information from various sources and present to the Thailand Quality Award National Committee in order to set the direction, policy and strategy of Thailand Quality Award.

2. Set strategic plan and goals, operational plan both in short and long terms, and budget plan in accordance with the direction and policy set by the Thailand Quality Award National Committee.

3. Control, supervise and monitor the operation of the Office of Thailand Quality Award to ensure a full compliance with strategic plan and goals.

4. Proactively evaluate and improve the operational performance to ensure highest efficiency and effectiveness.

5. Coordinate with and support the operation of the Thailand Quality Award National Committee, related committees and task forces to ensure a harmonious operation under the same direction.

6. Build a network with government and private sectors both domestic & international to find new resource support channels. Apply the Thailand Quality Award criteria to a wider uses and ensure that the Thailand Quality Award is widely recognized at both national and international levels.

7. Implement and support the distribution of knowledge relating to the Thailand Quality Award to general public both domestically and internationally.

8. Act as a role model in management & administration by applying the Thailand Quality Award criteria to one's working method.

Position's qualifications: - Master's degree in Administration / Economics / Science or related field.

- At least 8 years experience in organization administration, experience in change management will be an advantage.

- Strong leadership and creativity.

- Knowledge and understanding of the application and relation of quality / productivity / TQM / business excellence framework to the competitive potentiality of the organization.

- Exceptional skills in communication, human relation, coordination, and building a network with government and private sectors both domestic and international.

- Skills in data and systems perspective analysis.

- Good command of reading, writing and speaking English.

- Computer literacy.

Manager - Office of Thailand Quality Award Responsibilities: 1. Collect information and set operational and budget plans according to the strategic plan, and present to the Director - Office of Thailand Quality Award.

2. Monitor, follow-up, evaluate & improve operational processes in accordance with set plans e.g. award management, selection, recruitment and training of assessors, award presentation ceremony, award criteria book, research projects, etc.

3. Prepare documents and media to distribute the knowledge relating to the Thailand Quality Award via various channels.

4. Support the operation of Thailand Quality Award National Committee, other related committees and task forces.

5. Build a strong relationship with applicants, award recipients, award assessors and coordinate with related parties to ensurea smooth operation with highest efficiency and effectiveness.

Position's qualifications: - Bachelor's degree or higher in Administration or related field.

- Knowledge and experience in project management and administration, experience in organization assessment, productivity improvement and Total Quality Management (TQM) will be an advantage.

- Able to set operational and budget plans, analyze the information, then summarize and present it as a report.

- A team player with good coordination skills.

- Good command of English and computer literate.

Interested candidates may apply in person or send application letter, resume & photo to: Human Resources Manager

Thailand Productivity Institute, 12th floor, Yakult Building, 1025 Phaholyothin Rd., Samsennai, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 E-mail: somgarn@ftpi.or.th before 1 September 2009.

For more information, visit www.ftpi.or.th or tel. 02-6195500 ext. 116-119

A US $29.2 billion corporation, the Aditya Birla Group is in the League of Fortune 500.

It is anchored by an extraordinary force of 130,000 employees, belonging to 30 different nationalities. In India, the Group has been adjudged “The Best Employer in India and among the top 20 in Asia” by the Hewitt-Economic Times and Wall Street Journal Study 2007. Over 60 per cent of its revenues flow from its overseas operations.

The Group operates in 25 countries - India, UK, Germany, Hungary, Brazil, Italy, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Australia, USA, Canada, Egypt, China, Thailand, Laos, Indonesia, Philippines, Dubai, Singapore, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia and Korea.

Globally the Aditya Birla Group is: Thai Rayon Public Company Limited, a flagship company of Aditya Birla Group, Awarded Best Employer in Thailand in 2005 by Hewitt Associates, is a leading manufacturer & exporter of viscose staple fibre with annual turnover of baht 9 million & listed on the stock exchange of Thailand.

The company exports 60% of its production to almost 20 countries. The company is looking for qualified candidates for following positions based at factory:

1. Manager - Electrical • Age 35-45 years, Male.

• B.E. (Electrical) 12-15 years experience in Process Industry.

• Should have handled High voltage 69kv/115kv supply with transformer, switch gear etc.

• Should be able to deal with government bodies like PEA, EGAT etc.

2. Manager - Maintenance • Age 35-45 years, Male.

• B.E. (Mechanical) with 15 years experience in Maintenance function in large process manufacturing industry.

3. Manager - Production • Age 35-45 years, Male.

• B.E. (Chemical Engineer) with 15-20 years experience in Process / Manufacturing Industry.

5. Superintendent - Accounts • Male or Female.

• Certified Public Accountant or Graduate from reputed University in the field of Finance or Accounting.

• Minimum 5-7 years experience in preparation of financial statements in large manufacturing & preferable multi-national organization listed on SET. • Know and should have experience of Thai accounting standards as well as IAS, corporate and personal tax, costing systems and other regulatory compliance.

6. Plant Manager • Age 35-45 years, Male, B.E. Mechanical / Electrical / Production with 15-25 years experience in heading a small / medium scale industry (Manufacturing / Process / Chemical plant.

4. Manager - Accounts • Age 35-45 years, Male or Female.

• Bachelor degree or Higher in Accounting or Finance, CPA/experience in Account function in a manufacturing Industry for 15-20 years.

• Should be conversant with Thai Tax level.

* All positions requires Good Command of Spoken & Written English and candidates should possess excellent managerial skills and are for Thai National only. ** Position 1-5 - based in Angthong and Position 6 - based in Saraburi

Interested candidates may send their resume stating present & expected salary along with recent photograph to the address below : Human Resources Department

Thai Rayon Public Company Limited

888/160-1 Mahatun Plaza Building, 16th Floor Ploenchit Rd., Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Tel. 662 2536745-54 www.thairayon.com e-mail banthoeng.c@adityabirla.com, ruchikarn.k@adityabirla.com

Urgently Required We are a leading Thai company and the pride of Thai people around the world. We manufacture beverages and snacks with focus on consumer health. Currently we are seeking potential candidates who enjoy challenges, area initiative and eager to learn new things to join and grow with us in the following positions:

Marketing Department Manager

1 position

Qualifications: • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Marketing or related field • At least 10 years working experience in related field • Experience in planning and analysis, advertising media, marketing & sales activity, etc.

• At least 5 years sales experience in trade marketing, experience in key account will be preferred • Develop strategic marketing plans for modern trade channel • Manage goodwill and drive business growth within the assigned area • Good English communication skills (speaking, reading, writing)

Sales Manager (Vietnam)

1 position

Qualifications: • Male, 35 years old or older • Bachelor's degree or higher in related field • At least 5 years experience as a Sale Manager in the field of consumer goods • Good command of English, both speaking and writing • Good management skill

Factory Manager (China)

1 position

Qualifications: • Age 38 up, Thai nationality • 5 years experience as a Factory Manager or a higher position • Minimum 3 years direct working experience in managerial level from food manufacturer and food exporter preferred • Experience in finance, accounting, QA will be an advantage • Strong leadership skill and motivation • Hard working with good leadership, decision making, planning and implementing skills • A professional team player with good interpersonal skill • Good Chinese (Mandarin) and English communication skills (speaking, reading, writing)

Please send your application letter and documents to: Red Bull Beverage Co,. Ltd. (HR Department) 39/13 Moo 8 Ekachai Rd., Bangbon, Bangkok 10150 Telephone: 0-2415-0100-3 ext. 1133,1138,1144 Fax: 0-2415-7504 E-mail: recruit.hrd@redbullextra.com Home Page: http://www.redbullextra.com

Pattaya International Hospital Co., Ltd. is looking for competent, self-motivated candidates with good human relation for the following position:

Hospital Manager Qualifications: - Foreign nationality only, age over 30 years - Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Hospital Management - 3 years experience in hospital field - Excellent command of English - Be able to work 6 days/week

Salary 80,000-120,000 Baht plus bonus and meals Please contact: Personnel Department

Pattaya International Hospital Co., Ltd. Tel. 038 428374 ext. 072, 073 Fax: 038 422773

E-mail: picpih@pih-inter.com www.pih-inter.com Hotel Windsor Suites is a quality international 5-star all suites hotel.

We are now seeking highly dynamic, motivated, young & energetic team of people to join us in the following positions:

1. DIRECTOR OF SALES / ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SALES 10 positions 2. SALES MANAGER / ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER 15 positions 3. EXECUTIVE CHEF 1 position Qualifications: - Thai, Japanese nationality.

- Male or Female, age 25 and above.

- Good English communication skills.

- Experience in the field preferable.

- Pleasant personality, service oriented with positive attitude.

Interested applicants, please apply in person or submit your resume and recent photo to:

Human Resources Department, Hotel Windsor Suites 8 Sukhumvit Soi 20, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110 Tel: 02-262-1234 Fax: 02-262-1212 E-mail: personnel@windsorsuiteshotel.com http://www.windsorsuiteshotel.com

ENERGY FOR ENVIRONMENT FOUNDATION (E FOR E) is looking for competent, energetic, and motivated candidates for the following positions.

FINANCING OFFICER:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Banking/Business Administration or Engineering with MBA; 3 years experience in the banking/business sector; Experience of financial analysis, financial modelling in power or petrochemical plant; Demonstrated experience and skills in preparing for financing arrangement and project evaluation for energy projects.

ENERGY POLICY ANALYST: Postgraduate in Economics/ Science/Engineering field; 3-5 years experience in energy; Experience in renewable energy or CDM is a plus.

Interested candidates are invited to visit our website at www.efe.or.th for detailed information of each position.

Please send your application letter, indicating position applied, with resume and expected salary to: Energy for Environment Foundation, fax 0 2642 6426 or email: efe@efe.or.th by 31 August 2009.

For more information please contact

K. Jaijin Tel: 0 2642 6424-5

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Friday, August 21, 2009

THE SPORT

6-1 Jason Bay hit a tworun homer, David Ortiz and Victor Martinez added solo shots as the Boston Red Sox beat the Blue Jays.

Paradorn shelves plans for comeback

briefly

England fire in first innings

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam

England captain Andrew Strauss led from the front as his side reached 108 for one at lunch on the first day of the decisive fifth Ashes Test against Australia at the Oval.

Strauss, England’s best batsman this series, was 50 not out and Ian Bell 41 not out in a match the hosts had to win to regain the Ashes.

D A I LY X P R E S S

P

Sri Lanka in control

Roque to return Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz, who underwent a surgery to his knee in April, is on course to make his debut for his new club in next month’s derby against archrivals Manchester United.- AFP

Safina ousted Top-ranked Dinara Safina committed 17 double faults in losing to Aravane Rezai of France 3-6 6-2 6-4 in the second round of the Rogers Cup in Toronto. Maria Sharapova also made 17 double faults but beat Austria’s Sybille Bammer 6-3 7-6 (5). – AP

Federer cruises Roger Federer held serve throughout a 6-3 7-5 win over Jose Acasuso in the second round of the Western and Southern Financial Group Masters on Wednesday. – AP

South Africa’s Caster Semenya celebrates after winning the women’s 800m gold medal in Berlin.

AP

Thilan Thushara and Muttiah Muralitharan shared six wickets as Sri Lanka seized control of the first cricket Test against New Zealand yesterday, reducing the visitors’ first innings to 281-8 at stumps on day three.

Captain Daniel Vettori was batting on 33 at close with Iain O’Brien on 3. Muralitharan returned the best figures of 366 while Thushara recorded 380. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 452 on Wednesday. – AP

DAILY XPRESS

W O R L D AT H L E T I C S C H A M P I O N S H I P S

GENDER ROW Semenya shakes off uproar to win 800 metres gold AP, Berlin

S

outh African teenager Caster Semenya shook off a gender test controversy on Wednesday to easily win the 800-metre gold medal at the world championships.

Semenya’s dominating performance was all the more remarkable because it came the same day the IAAF announced that the 18-year-old runner was undergoing a gender verification test amid concerns she does not meet the requirements to compete as a woman.

The South African, who did not speak to reporters after the race, took the lead at the halfway mark and opened up a commanding lead on the field in the last 400 metres to win in a world leading 1 minute 55.45 seconds.

After crossing the line, Semenya dusted her shoulders off with her hands, as though wiping away the controversy that has surrounded her at her first major competition.

Defending champion Janeth Jepkosgei was second, a massive 2.45 seconds behind. Jennifer Meadows of Britain took bronze in 1:57.93.

About three weeks ago, the IAAF asked the South African athletics federation to conduct the gender test after Semenya burst onto the scene by posting a world leading time of 1:56.72 at the African junior championships in Bambous, Maruitius.

The teenager’s stunning improvement in times, along with her muscular build and deep voice, sparked speculation about her gender.

In ideal circumstances, any controversy surrounding an athlete is dealt with before a major competition. But Semenya’s

stunning rise from an unknown teenage runner to the favourite in the 800 happened almost overnight, and that meant the gender test – which takes several weeks – could not be completed in time. IAAF spokesman Nick Davies underlined the sensitivity of the matter, and stressed that “it’s a medical issue, not an issue of cheating”.

He said the “extremely complex, difficult” test has been started but that the results were not expected for weeks.

The verification test requires a physical medical evaluation, and includes reports from a gynaecologist, endocrinologist, psychologist, an internal medicine specialist and an expert on gender.

South Africa team manager Phiwe Mlangeni-Tsholetsane would not confirm or deny that Semenya was having a gender test, but said “there was no cheating on our part.”

aradorn Srichaphan might be tied up with new things in life but the former world No 9 insisted he has no plans to retire from tennis.

From motorbike racer to TV sports co-host and now owner of a newly-opened restaurant, “Super Ball” still longs for a comeback even though he doesn’t know when.

Wrist injury has kept him on the sidelines since March 2007. Despite several operations here and abroad, he feels his wrist is still not strong enough to stand up to the rigours of the tennis circuit.

“My wrist will not allow me to hit the way I’d want to.

I’m not retiring but I don’t think I’ll get fully fit for competitions this year,’’ said Paradorn, who had earlier eyed a return in the Thailand Open scheduled for next month.

“If I play in the Thailand Open, it will only be in the doubles. I’m not in a condition to compete in the singles.”

Paradorn had been rumoured to be considering a switch to motorbike racing.

The Thai ace also co-hosts a sport show on Channel 7 but his latest role is that of owner of So-Le Cafe, an Italian restaurant which opens today on Thonglor Soi 4.

A Sukhumvit tennis academy run by Ball is also on the way.

Paradorn, who will be 30 next year, believes he still has plenty of time to fight his way back into tennis.

“I’d rather prepare myself to return next year. Age is just a number. I have a protected ranking (No 78), I can use it whenever I’m ready to play,” said the winner of five ATP titles.

Friday, August 21, 2009

THE SPORT 25

DAILY XPRESS

FOOTBALL

Liverpool crush Stoke; Rafa impressed with Johnson show AFP, Liverpool, England

F

ernando Torres stole the show as Liverpool got their season up and running with a 4-0 victory over Stoke at Anfield on Wednesday.

Having lost their opening game at Tottenham 2-1, Rafael Benitez’s side were under pressure to overcome a team they twice failed to beat last season.

Spain international Torres gave his side the perfect start by notching his first goal of the campaign in the fourth minute before Glen Johnson marked his home debut by making it 2-0 on the stroke of half-time.

Holland international Dirk Kuyt increased Liverpool’s lead in the 78th minute and David Ngog put the seal on an impressive display in stoppage time.

Liverpool could not score against Stoke in 180 minutes of action last season, but it took just four minutes to unlock the Potters defence this time.

Benitez’s side did not lose a game when Steven Gerrard and Torres started together last season. The trouble was the pair did not appear in the same line up often enough due to injury.

The arrival of Sotirios Kyrgiakos from AEK Athens will ease a defensive crisis which robbed Benitez of Daniel Agger (back) and Martin Skrtel (jaw) because of injury.

Benitez gave 18-year-old Daniel Ayala his senior debut alongside Jamie Carragher at the heart of the defence against Stoke. The 6ft 3in Spanish teenager, a former Seville youth player, didn’t let his side down, producing a mature performance which drew praise from his manager.

“Daniel was a bit nervous to start with but in the end he had

AFP

TORRES BACK ON SONG

Liverpool’s Fernando Torres lies injured after a clash of heads during the 4-0 win against Stoke City. a very good game,” said Benitez.“We will see what happens with him but he has got to keep working.”

Benitez was particularly pleased for Johnson.

“I was looking for a player

Lyon and Atletico win big AFP, Paris

rench side Lyon stormed closer to a 10th successive Champions League group stage appearance on Wednesday while attack-minded Atletico Madrid also seized control of their play-off tie in hot and hostile Greece.

Lyon, who were forced into the qualifying competition after losing their seven-year grip on the French title last season, crushed Anderlecht 5-1.

The French were 4-0 ahead at the break with Miralem Pjanic, Lisandro Lopez, with a penalty, Michel Bastos and Bafetimbi Gomis all on target.

Anderlecht, beaten in Champions League qualifying for the last two seasons, pulled one back through Matias Suarez in the 58th minute, but Claude Puel’s Lyon side restored their four-goal advantage inside five minutes with Gomis grabbing his second of the night.

“We had a lot of technical quality and all the players raised their level,” said Puel.

“Qualification for the group stage is not guaranteed. We have to be strong.”

Atletico Madrid claimed a 3-2 win against Panathinaikos in a tough assignment in Athens in front of 60,000 fans in the city’s Olympic Stadium.

The visitors took a 1-0 lead in the 36th minute when Diego Forlan set up Maxi Rodriguez who took the ball around Panathinaikos goalkeeper Mario Galinovic to score.

Panathinaikos levelled in the 47th

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Athletico ’s Diego Forlan celebrates after scoring against Panathinaikos. minute when Dimitris Salpingidis flicked the ball over Atletico keeper Sergio Asenjo.

However, Forlan restored the Spaniards’ lead in the 63rd minute when he followed-up Rodriguez’s blistering drive which had come back off the post.

Argentine striker Sergio Aguero made it 3-1 in the 70th minute, but Panathinaikos substitute Sebastian Leto narrowed the gap four minutes later to keep the Greeks in touch for the away leg. FC Zurich edged closer to booking a spot in the top European competition for the first time in 28 years by claiming a 3-0 lead in their play-off first leg at Ventspils.

with quality going forward.

That’s why I signed him,” he said.

“He created a lot of chances and was a threat in attack.

“I was also pleased with Lucas Leiva, he has taken a lot

of unfair criticism from the pundits which is not fair. He is a fine professional and a very good player, our best in preseason.”

The only negative was an injury to Torres. He required a number of stitches in a head wound but that is unlikely to keep him out of the next game against Villa. Benitez added: “Last season against Stoke here, we just could not score an early goal to force them to come out.

“This time we got one very quickly and it gave us the space to attack. The second just before the break was very important, because it gave us the cushion we needed.”

Stoke boss Tony Pulis admitted his team had been outclassed: “I hold my hands up, we were beaten by a better team and better players. They do not only have Torres and Gerrard, who are world class.

They have great players right through their team.”

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DEVILS BURNED Fergie stays cool despite misfiring Utd’s shock defeat AFP, Burnley, England

lex Ferguson insists he is not concerned about Manchester United’s goal-scoring problems despite managing just one goal in their first two Premier League matches.

The champions beat Birmingham 1-0 on Sunday but slipped to an embarrassing 1-0 defeat at Burnley in their second match of the season on Wednesday.

Ferguson is still getting to grips with life without Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tevez as United have failed to convince at the start of the campaign.

The United manager felt his side still created plenty of chances against the Clarets and thinks they could run riot at Wigan on Saturday if they come up with a similar number of opportunities.

Ferguson, who saw Michael Carrick’s penalty saved at Turf Moor, insists his team will quickly bounce back from losing their second match of the season.

He said: “I’m sure we’ll get a response on Saturday. We’re all disappointed it was a bad result.

“It was a terrific pitch so that’s no excuse. We just should have done better with it.

“We usually take our time to get going. Sometimes it’s October before we get into our best form. But we shouldn’t be losing these games.

“You have to give credit to Burnley. It’s a great night for them. Their fans were fantastic and the pitch was magnificent.

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Everyone was here for a great night of football.

“It’s not a concern at this stage when you see the chances we’ve had. Two or three players had chances. Michael Owen missed one first half, Ryan Giggs in the second.

“Michael Carrick had the best chance, the ball was squared to him and he lost the opportunity.

Hopefully we get as many chances on a Saturday.”

Burnley manager Owen Coyle hopes the victory, which followed Saturday’s 2-0 defeat at Stoke, will give his side, who are favourites for an immediate return to the Championship, the belief they belong in the top flight.

Robbie Blake scored the only

IF YOU LOOK AT IT FINANCIALLY THEN BURNLEY AGAINST UNITED IS A TOTAL MISMATCH. Owen Coyle, manager

goal before Brian Jensen came up with a fine penalty save from

Carrick. The Clarets manager believes his side can continue to pick up points despite their next three matches being against Everton, Chelsea and Liverpool.

And he insists that getting off the mark in such style will be just what his team need if they are to avoid relegation.

He said: “I’ve told them to have the belief and confidence and now we’ve got a massive game against Everton on Sunday. After we lost on Saturday people felt we would still be bottom of the league with no points after the United game so it was nice to prove them wrong, but we have to continue to do it over the course of the season.”

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola said he was happy with his young team’s performance despite losing 1-0 to Manchester City, and appealed for patience from fans over new star signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Bulgarian winger Martin Petrov scored in the 28th minute against the run of play to beat the Spanish and European champions and take the annual preseason Joan Gamper Trophy for the big-spending English Premiership side on Wednesday.

Guardiola brought in a lot of young reserve team players and left many of his big stars on the bench.

“I am very happy with their performance, young players facing a quality team like Manchester City.

We are fortunate to have a good pool,” he said.

“I made many changes, and the youngsters responded very well.”

The most anticipated moment came in the second half, when Ibrahimovic and Argentine Lionel Messi, two of the top-rated strikers in the world, were brought on.

The Swede almost scored in the 74th minute, but his shot lacked force.

It was his first match for the club since his transfer from Inter Milan this summer and since undergoing surgery on a broken hand last month.

Guardiola appealed to fans to give him some time to adapt.

“He has come for four or five years, not for one day,” he said, adding that combining with his team-mates “takes a bit of learning.”

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Tottenham’s Jermain Defoe after scoring in the 5-1 win at Hull.

ottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes Jermain Defoe is in the form of his life after the England striker’s hat-trick destroyed Hull.

Defoe’s treble and goals from Wilson Palacios and Robbie Keane inspired Redknapp’s team to 5-1 win at the KC Stadium on Wednesday.

Stephen Hunt briefly offered Hull a lifeline when he made it 2-1 but Spurs’ victory was nev-

er in doubt as the north London team went top of the Premier League. After several seasons where Defoe promised more than he delivered the former West Ham star finally looks the finished article.

He scored twice for England in last week’s friendly against Holland and Redknapp said: “It was a terrific exhibition of attacking football. The movement, passing, pace – I played with four forwards and really

took it to them. We looked dangerous every time we had the ball. Defoe looked almost unplayable, his form is absolutely electric. He looks stronger than I have ever seen him and I have known him since he was 14.

“He has done a lot of work in the gym in the summer and he looks even more explosive. If he continues to play like that he has got no problems.”

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favourites in Liverpool on Sunday, Spurs have made an impressive start to the campaign.It is only the second time they have had a 100 per cent record after two games in 14 years.

Redknapp, however, was not getting carried away with a London derby against West Ham to come this weekend.

“It’s nice to have a good start but it’s only two games. We’ve got to keep going.”

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LESCOTTCAN GO – FOR A PRICE Everton boss David Moyes admits he’s ready to sell Joleon Lescott if Manchester City meet his 30 million-pound asking price.

Liverpool managing director Christian Purslow yesterday dismissed reports that manager Rafael Benitez is on the verge of quitting Anfield.

Bookmakers in England suspended betting on his future prior to Wednesday’s 4-0 victory over Stoke as speculation suggested the Spaniard was set to leave. It was suggested that Benitez was ready to walk out after the Tom Hicks and George Gillett, the club’s American owners, failed to give him a large enough transfer kitty.

Benitez has been told he has just £2 million to buy defensive cover, with Greek centre-back Sotirios Kyrgiakos set to sign from AEK Athens.

But Purslow, who has joined the Reds to take over many of the duties of outgoing chief executive Rick Parry while a full-time replacement is found, has dismissed the conjecture.

“It’s 1000 per cent rubbish. I had dinner with Rafa and the fact I had not heard the rumours should tell you everything about how true they are,” he said in The Sun. “I am 100 per cent committed to the club,” Benitez said. “I was told about the rumours before the game. Maybe it’s something that can happen here. But I am staying here for the fans, the staff and the players.”

Meanwhile, Benitez’s assistant manager Sammy Lee has been charged by the Football Association with improper conduct after a clash with fourth official Stuart Attwell during the defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. Meanwhile, Liverpool plan to offer £10 million for Real Madrid and Holland playmaker Rafael van der Vaart.

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EXIT? Rafa Benitez shouts at his Liverpool players during the 4-0 win against Stoke.

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Ferguson unfazed by early defeat

Semenya - a male or a female?

Alex Ferguson, who saw Michael Carrick’s penalty saved at Turf Moor, insists Manchester United will bounce back quickly from Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to Burnley.

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Caster Semenya has been ordered to undergo a gender verification test after winning the gold medal in the women’s 800 metres at the world championships in Berlin on Wednesday.

Proving one’s gender isn’t always so easy. Aside from the obvious physical signs, chromosomes usually determine whether a person is male or female. >PAGE 24