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THE CITY

Bangkok monorail planned for next year

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OR 6 TO 7 MILLION of the country’s 23 million income earners pay income tax.

The disposable measuring tape with a scale of 49-52-53-54-56 millimetres based on the standard penis width of Thai men. Instructions worth noting include: ‘Please measure during erection’ and ‘Pull tape tightly round penis’.

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Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra said yesterday that he was eyeing plans for a National Stadium-Rama IV monorail route to be built early next year, after Chulalongkorn University had shown interest in donating land for the project.

Sukhumbhand also revealed details of plans to create a monorail system covering Lat Phrao, Phetburi, Khlong Ton, On Nut and Sri Nakarin roads.

‘Cheaper, quicker’ Following his fact-finding trip to see Kuala Lumpur’s monorail, Sukhumbhand said the cost of Bt1.3 billion per kilometre was cheaper than the Skytrain’s Bt3 billion per kilometre and added that Bangkok should also be able to match the Kuala Lumpur system’s speed of construction – 19 kilometres in 30 months.

Skytrain link-up He said the monorail’s transport benefits could be maximised by linking it up with the Skytrain and subway system.

He added that the construction could be funded by the government’s Thai Khemkhaeng stimulus programme or by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration coffers.

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en’s instinctive concern over their penis size will soon be discussed more openly – or even boasted about – with news that an official penis measuring device is being introduced to Thailand. About to be launched under the Public Health Ministry’s “Condom for All” campaign, a disposable paper measuring tape will tell guys which size condom will give them the best comfort and protection.

Small to large The tape records widths of between 49 and 56 millimetres

– covering the “Thai-penissize standard”, said Dr Somyos Kittimankhong of the Department of Disease Control’s (DDC) anti-Aids division. He did not mention how men with smaller or larger sized members could take part in his department’s upcoming survey of Thai penis size.

Spike in HIV infections The campaign was launched in response to a spike in the number of gay men and sex workers contracting HIV. A Bt200-million budget has been approved for a countrywide

drive to give away free condoms to gay men and heterosexuals aged 15-25, with a special focus on ensuring that people wear the right-size protection.

Creating condoms that fit “Larger-size condoms can slip off or deaden the pleasure during sex, while smaller ones cause discomfort. These factors dissuade people from using condoms – which encourages the spread of HIV/Aids,” said Somyos.

“Making good-fitting condoms available will be useful in dealing with the re-emerging HIV/Aids problem as well as promoting the widespread practice of safe sex in Thailand,” he said.

LARGE CONDOMS CAN DEADEN THE PLEASURE WHILE SMALLER ONES CAUSE DISCOMFORT. Dr Somyos Kittimankhong

DDC statistics showed that HIV infection rates among gay men going for testing were 17 per cent in 2003, 28 per cent in 2005 and 32 per cent in 2007, a rise that has prompted warnings of a second wave of HIV/Aids infections. The campaign is aimed at cutting infection rates in half by 2011.

Once approved, more than 7,000 tambon administrations will be asked to participate in promoting the practice of safe sex and in distributing free condoms.

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Keeping an eye on the children Daily News and TV Thai are big winners at Best Child Rights Reporting Awards

By Jednipat Chansopeekul

newspaper received Bt20,000.

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embers of the media were yesterday awarded for outstanding reports that revealed abuses of children’s rights.

The Daily News was judged best newspaper, while TV Thai took first place in the television category and Mahasarakham University (MSU)’s newspaper won the vote for best student news provider.

“Lottery gambling: A hidden menace for children” was the Daily News story that caught the judges’ eye; the outstanding scoop “Before completely becoming a Thai citizen” won the prize for TV Thai; and “A detective on a mission to preserving Songkhram River” brought success for MSU journalists.

A Bt50,000 cash prize and an honorary plaque went to the Daily News and TV Thai representatives, while the student

Nation TV commended Nation TV got a special mention and prize for the scoop “Special needs children: rights and educational opportunities”

by Thananuch Sanguansak.

Representatives of the station took away Bt10,000 and a plaque.

The presentations were made for the Best Child Rights Reporting Awards 2009, which took place at the Emerald Hotel and were supported by the UN International Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef).

A seminar held at the event announced research by Thammasat University’s Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication which criticised television as the media that most frequently ignores or violates children’s rights. It named newspaper and radio as the next two worst offenders.

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A Nation TV representative is among 14 members of the media honoured by former prime minister Anand Panyarachun.

According to the research, most of the offending news items featured images of violent crime that needlessly identified the young victims. In one

typical case cited, a newspaper published the photo of a rape victim along with her name.

“To find a solution to this rights-violation problem, we

need cooperation between the authorities and the media,” said Rungmanee Meksobhon, speaking at the seminar as a member of the Isra Institute.

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THE WORLD

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2 MONTHS Astronaut Nicole Stott’s stay aboard the International Space Station. Her Shuttle home arrived Wednesday.

Info highway Zen Buddhists ask for UN protection

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Legal guardian Moira Kelly holds the hands of twins Trishna and Krishna at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital as they recover from the groundbreaking surgical procedure.

Twin wakes, talks Surgeon dances with joy at progress of orphan separated from conjoined sister A P , Melbourne, Australia

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Bangladeshi toddler separated this week from her conjoined twin sister was talking and behaving normally yesterday after waking from a medically induced coma, the head of the surgery team said.

Trishna ‘looks brilliant’ Trishna is already doing well enough to leave intensive care, said Wirginia Maixner, director of neurosurgery at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital.

“She looks brilliant, she is

talking, she is being Trishna, she is behaving the way she always has,” Maixner told reporters. “She’s phenomenally good.”

Krishna to be woken Her sister, Krishna, was to be slowly brought out of the coma later yesterday, according to Maixner. Krishna will have a longer period of adjustment as the separation brought more changes to her body and brain blood circulation.

Maixner said they hoped to

have an indication by early today of how Krishna’s brain was responding. MRI scans on Wednesday showed no signs of brain injury.

Dancing at the scans “I can tell you that it’s not until I saw that scan that I had my first breath of relief,” she said, revealing that she did a short “chicken dance” when she saw the positive images. “The scans look great. I believe we’ve brought them through safely.”

The twins were separated on Tuesday after 25 hours of delicate surgery.

Maixner said after the girls

have recovered, their next hurdle will be learning to walk.

“There will be a process before the girls start walking and they have gone through so much in the last two years that it will take a bit of time – but they will get there,” she said.

Doctors had earlier said there was a 50:50 chance that one of the girls could suffer brain damage from the complicated separation.

An aid worker first saw Trishna and Krishna in a Bangladeshi orphanage in 2007 when they were only a month old, and arranged for them to be brought to Australia.

Followers of the Zen Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh are being harassed in his native Vietnam, and they need the United Nations to step in to protect them, a representative said on Wednesday.

In a meeting with an official of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, the representative, Trung Hai, appealed for “protection” for monks and nuns who are facing “ever-stronger pressure”.

“For the authorities, we are illegal,” he said.

The 83-year-old Thich Nhat Hanh’s opposition to the Vietnam war led to a life in exile in France where he established the Plum Village retreat in the Dordogne.

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Thames toll bridge up for sale A toll bridge built in 1769 across the River Thames will be auctioned next month, offering buyers a tax-free investment with a bit of historic charm.

The Swinford bridge brings in about £190,000 (Bt10.5 million) in toll payments from about four million vehicle crossings a year. The picturesque bridge, 105 kilometres northwest of London, has a suggested price of £1.65 million.

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Rape broadcast causes outrage DPA, La Paz

The broadcast of a rape on a Bolivian television network caused outrage on Wednesday in the Andean country.

“We have witnessed footage in which four young men rape a 13-year-old girl, and that is outrageous, indecent and unethical,” said Hernan Cabrera, head of the Press Federation.

Cabrera asked the authorities to prosecute the cameraman and the reporter who watched and filmed the rape without helping the victim.

“That is not how you do journalism ... A life is worth more than a scoop,” he said.

Red Uno broadcast the rape in its morning programme “El Mananero” on Tuesday.

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Friday, November 20, 2009

THE FUN. Done up for the Regatta

The Kata Beach Resort and Spa has spruced up to host the the Phuket’s Cup Regatta, which runs from from November 28 to December 5.

The Atrium Terrace is more beautiful than ever, and there’s a new restaurant, Coco Palm, serving authentic Italian food.

Preview what’s happened at www.KataGroup.com.

Grand year-end

The Grand Sukhumvit Hotel Bangkok on Sukhumvit Soi 6 continues New Year’s celebrations until January 15 with a “festive season” rate of Bt3,999 for a platinum suite, buffet breakfast, VIP check-in and late check-out, along with discounts in the hotel’s shops.

You have to book for at least two nights at www.GrandSukhumvit.com.

Setting sail The Apsara – the Banyan Tree Bangkok’s converted, vintage rice barge – is a great way to catch a dinner cruise along the “River of Kings”. Guests board the teakwood vessel at the River City Pier every Friday and Saturday and enjoy royal Thai cuisine for Bt2,200. Visit www.BanyanTree.com.

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You know this place!

Tawandang German Brewery’s new Singapore branch is so authentically Thai you’ll think you’re still home

By Manta Klangboonkrong

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awandang German Brewery has enjoyed 10 years of success as a restaurant chain thanks to its housebrewed German beers and genuine Thai food.

Apart from the two branches in Bangkok, Tawandang has now expanded to Singapore with its first overseas outlet.

Located in the up-and-coming hip area on Dempsey Road, the four-month-old Tawandang Microbrewery Singapore promises the same service, food and drinks we enjoy in Bangkok.

Though smaller, the contemporary-Asian-style restaurant can accommodate up to 300 guests and lays on nightly live music.

Not so loud “We ask the band to play the music softer here,” whispers managing director Romtham Setthasit. “Singaporeans like to dine in a much quieter ambience, unlike Thai folks, so you won’t get full-blast music here, but smooth acoustics tunes.”

They might go soft with the music, but the beer is still strong. Like its sister branches in Bangkok, the Singapore branch has its own brewery, under the supervision of the same German brewmaster.

While the ingredients are imported directly from Germany, most of the kitchen materials come from Thailand to maintain the standards of the house dishes like German pork

H O M E AWAY F R O M … >> Tawandang Microbrewery Singapore is at Block 26, Dempsey Road.

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knuckles, pan-seared morning glory and deep-fried sea bass.

“We use cabbages from Thailand to make the panseared cabbages with fish sauce, because here it’s too soft,” says Romtham. “We’ve tried all the local ingredients to see if they

could make good Thai food, and some of them can’t.”

The chefs are Thai, as well as most of the serving staff. I had to convince myself a few times I wasn’t in Bangkok.

With its prime location and imported ingredients and the

>> It’s open daily from 11.30am to 1am. >> On the Internet: www.Tawandang.com

authenticity of the food, it could be said that this is Singapore’s first full-scale Thai restaurant. While other eateries serve localised, fusion Thai food in simple shops with no concept or style, Tawandang Microbrewery Singapore has broken out with a bang, and locals, Thai expats and tourists have kept it busy.

And of course, better quality is followed by higher prices.

Just like in Bangkok, the Tawandang branch in Singapore brews its own beer. There’s also nightly live music, though not as loud as it is in Thailand.

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MANNY PACQUIAO, the Filipino boxing champ, stars in the superhero movie “Wapakman”, set for a Christmas release in the Philippines.

COURTESY OF BANGKOK THEATRE NETWORK

WAS EARNED by the disaster movie “2012” last weekend, setting a four-day record for a Hollywood film in Thailand.

The Bangkok Theatre Network is in Japan for the Festival Tokyo Autumn, performing “Sao Chaona”, its award-winning adaptation of Hideki Noda’s “Nogyo Shojyo”. ICT is showing the play live on Sunday at 1pm on a huge TV screen in Room 209 at Chulalongkorn University’s Engineering Building 3. It’s free to see.

Live from Tokyo

briefly How the days progress “The Flow of Time” at the Thavibu Gallery has new oil and lacquer paintings by Vietnam’s Pham An Hai tomorrow through December 13.

The views of Hanoi and the surrounding countryside in various seasons and times of day beg to be seen at deeper levels.

The gallery is in the Silom Galleria on Silom Soi 19. Call (02) 266 5454.

Express yourself I N T E RV I E W

He will, he will Roc you Ben over backwards Chatting up the mix-master behind New Order and Stax Dempsey ahead of his RCA gig tomorrow

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K-based record label Also Ran launches “Burning Love” – the first in a series of club nights – tomorrow night on RCA with resident DJ Patrizio Cavaliere.

The evening’s biggest treat will be special guest DJ King Roc, who’s re-mixed for New Order, Future Sound of London, S’Xpress and Stakker.

His dance-floor sound, heard at top venues around the world, runs from deep, lush and melodic techno to house.

And this is what he sounds like on e-mail.

You behaving yourself?

I’m producing an album for Stax Dempsey – all live guitars, drums, horns, strings and pianos. For me this is a new, fresh challenge, so I really enjoy it.

I’m also working on some new house tracks under my Jericho Dub and Two Armadillos monikers.

What’s cooking at the Mutual Society?

I’m about to kick in with some new releases next year. I also want to get started on my next album project soon, which will also come on the label.

You see any changes on the scene?

Well tracks don’t last as long in your collection anymore because there’s so much new material being released, and I find the online record-shopping process very dull.

That said, I get sent more promos than I can possibly get through, so I try to just support my friends and the artists that I really respect.

The stars of the Cartoon Network’s “Ben 10” come to life in “Ben 10 Power of the Omnitrix: Cartoon Network Live on Stage” until Sunday at Royal Paragon Hall. The 90-minute, adrenaline-pumping action extravaganza finds our heroes skateboarding, abseiling and flying through the air amid dazzling multimedia effects. Seats cost Bt900 to Bt1,200 at www.ThaiTicketMajor.com.

ROCKING 808 >> Catch King Roc at 808 in RCA Zone C tomorrow night.

Entry is Bt500. >> Call (02) 203 1043 or head to www.808Bangkok. com.

Describe your ideal party.

Is that the plan for tomorrow night?

Outdoors in the sunshine, on a beach, surrounded by friendly people with a love of socialising and dancing ... some of course being really hot women!

Sounds reasonable, eh?

I’ll see what the crowd goes for, but I’ll be looking through my house collection mainly. I have a lot of heavy beats to drop and I want to make the dance floor move!

Saraburi hee-haw Saddle up for some fun at Saraburi’s Thai-Denmark Dairy Farm next Friday and Saturday. The first Festival of Films, Music, Parties and Cowboys has daily horsing around starting in the early afternoon, with games, outdoor screenings, food and drinks and music by Job Banjob, the Teddy Ska Band, the Kai-Jo Brothers, Superglass and Sabai Buri. Buy a two-day pass for Bt1,500 or a single-day ticket for Bt900 at www.ThaiTicketMajor.com.

Music Express magazine is making its comeback next month after a brief absence, and meanwhile daily updates are being posted at www.MusicExpress. in.th. The 23-year-old mag returns in hard copy every three months, starting with December’s “Best of 2009” issue.

Make it Maya Swedish tune-spinner Marcus Schossow breaks in the new club Maya on Soi Thonglor tonight, testing its enhanced sound system and raving lasers. The man behind numerous hits, Schossow has been championed by top DJs like Armin van Buuren, Tiesto and Sander van Doorn.

Unlimited drinks await in return for the Bt1,500 entry fee.

Marcus Schossow deejays tonight at Maya, a new club on Thonglor.

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S TA G E P R E V I E W

In the mind

of a killer Camus’ ‘Misunderstanding’ inspires the movement, sound and visuals of ‘Silent Scream’

By Pawit Mahasarinand S P E C I A L T O D A I LY XPRESS

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asurachata Unaprom first saw Albert Camus’ 1943 play “The Misunderstanding” 10 years ago when he was studying drama at Thammasat University.

“I was particularly struck by the daughter, Martha, who joined her mother in murdering her elder brother when he returned home after 15 years, just as they’d murdered their lodgers.

“The mother then jumped off a cliff, leaving Martha alone. She lost the only family activity that bonded her to her mother.”

This compelling domestic dysfunction – by which Camus offered existential justification for any deed carefully planned – has inspired Wasurachata’s performance piece “Silent Scream: Journey to the Dream of Murderer”, opening today at the Siam Democrazy Theatre Studio.

“Personally, I don’t agree with the justification,” he hastens to add.

“Everyone regrets his misdeeds, even though

the tell others they feel nothing.”

Wasurachata is insisting on calling his revisit with Martha a “performance, not theatre”.

“I’m not telling any story.

I’d rather the audience feels what Martha feels.

Performance, more than theatre, allows you to pick certain parts or themes that you’re interested in and stage them without having to worry about the story line.”

“Silent Scream” utilises physical movement devised with the help of sole actor Patrasuda “Bua” Anumanrajadhon, video art

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EXISTENTIAL TRUTH >> See “Silent Scream”

tomorrow through November 30 (tonight’s show is sold out) at Siam Democrazy Theatre Studio on Soi Saphan Koo, daily at 7.30pm. > Tickets cost Bt200 at (080)

783 2727. >> Discover more at www.SiamDemocrazy.com.

by Mahidol University International College Professor Millie Young and soundscape by French artist Mauerhan Baptiste, “plus a little bit of installation art”.

“I chose Bua after seeing her in ‘Love and Money’ this year, for which I designed the lighting. I really like her inner reality and intensity.”

“It’s the most difficult role I’ve ever taken,” says Bua. “It’s very physically demanding, so I’ve been back to the pool and the gym.”

There are just five minutes of dialogue from Camus’ original script, and it’s delivered in English.

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clubscene Drop the Lime Tonight 808 RCA, Zone C (02) 203 1043 www.808Bangkok.com The Big Apple’s celebrity DJ and remixer jets to the Big Mango for a set of dance, house and anything in between that makes you dance. Entry with a drink is Bt400.

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Beach bash

to beat all

Tonight Bed Supperclub Sukhumvit Soi 11 (BTS: Nana) (02) 651 3537 www.BedSupperclub.com Dress code; ID Enjoy one night only with Hong Kong’s most popular DJ, who holds residencies at Dragon-I, MO Bar, Tivo, and RED. Entry with 2 drinks is Bt800.

Paparazzi Tonight Club Culture Sri Ayutthaya Road (BTS: Phya Thai) (02) 642 5499 www.Club-Culture-Bkk.com Dress code; ID Dress like a celebrity, walk the red carpet and pose for the paparazzi with music from DJs Magic Muffin and Plan B. Entry with a drink is Bt200.

Seven days away, the Samuifantasia rave-up will light up the coast with lasers

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ight crawlers on the constant hunt for interesting club nights and fun parties – especially ones with good music and a beautiful crowd – regularly monitor gCircuit.

The three-year-old event organiser can be counted on for extravagant, upscale par-

XTRA ROAR ON THE SHORE >> Samuifantasia is on Nikki

Beach and the X2 Weekender Resort & Spa on November 27 and 28. >> Sign up for a two-day pass with bus and ferry fares and accommodation included. All the options are at www.gCircuit.com as well as (02) 833 5555 and www.TotalReservation.com.

ties – and not just for gays, as is commonly thought. Its first party drew 1,500 revellers from all over Asia, mostly men, and its yearly Songkran parties are always sold out despite steep ticket prices.

Contrary to “gays only”, the bashes are open to “anybody who’s legally old enough to drink”, says gCircuit’s Sumet Srimuang.

“We don’t aim to target a specific demographic. We just want to attract people who enjoy a great party!”

And, with that, comes an invitation to the Samuifantasia 2009 extravaganza on November 27 and 28.

“Expect great lighting design, a big production set-up, hot dancers, surprise shows, free give-aways and hot music,” Sumet promises.

“We stand out from the rest because we put a lot of time and effort into conceptualis-

ing the parties. Each one is different, and we always try to outdo the last party.”

For this month, he says, “What’s better than dancing on the moonlit beaches of Samui? We wanted a fullmoon party for the boys!”

American DJs Hector

Fonseca and Chris Cox will be rolling out the thunder for what Sumet calls “the first beach party for the boys”.

“We’ve hired the lighting designer of Mardi Gras, and the lights, lasers and stage design will be out of this world!”

Jerome Isma-Ae Tonight Zense 17th Floor of Zen (BTS: Chidlom) (02) 100 9898, www.ZenseBangkok.com World-class remixer and renowned DJ, Isma-Ae brings a long set of trendy trance, house and techno to Bangkok.

Entry with a drink is Bt600.

Benni Benassi Wednesday Sound Club Jungceylon, Phuket (076) 366 163; www.SoundPhuket.com The Italian sensation returns to the Kingdom to sate dance appetites. He also plays at Bed Supperclub in Bangkok on Thursday. Entry with a drink is Bt600 at Sound, and Bt1,200 at Bed.

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Unwelcome in

Chiang Mai No katoey allowed

Foreign pandas are treated better than the city’s resident gays and katoey

By Paisarn Likhitpreechakul

As part of the second Human Rights Day for Sexual Diversity, the Sexual Diversity Network is holding a seminar titled, “No Katoey Allowed”, documenting the discrimination against transgenders in Thai society from the use of public space to education and career choices. The seminar takes place on November 28 at 9 in Auditorium 3 of the Church of Christ in Thailand.

Fun outdoor activities are also scheduled at the National Stadium BTS station in the afternoon. It’s all free. Call (081) 530 1576 for details.

Samuifantasia Party organiser gCircuit is hosting a beach bash on November 27 and 28 with a line-up of international DJs and the sunny shore of Samui as a backdrop. For tickets, visit www.gCircuit.com.

Takes two to tango Jose Maria Di Bello and his partner Alex Freyre won the right to marry when a judge ruled last week that a ban on gay marriage violates Argentina’s constitution.

Buenos Aires Mayor Mauricio Macri said the city will not appeal – in effect inviting other same-sex couples to pursue their rights in court as well. Currently no country in Latin America allows gay marriage, though some jurisdictions allow gay partners to form civil unions with many of the same rights.

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n “Sex and the City”, the wise Samantha Jones once pondered how disastrous fashion weeks would be if there were no gays. The same might be said about Thailand’s Loy Krathong festival.

Although transgenders are usually barred from entering the mainstream Lady Noppamart beauty contests, local katoey and gays have traditionally swelled the ranks of the festival’s makeup artists, dressmakers, hairdressers, florists and dancers.

They also design and decorate many of the giant

krathong used in float processions around the country.

This year, however, the newly elected Chiang Mai municipal council came up with a new discriminatory rule, limiting the official krathong competition to only “gender-correct” people.

This came not long after the local red shirts renewed a threat through a national tabloid against the presence of gays and katoey at public festivities.

Although many feared a déjà vu of the shutdown of Chiang Mai Gay Pride earlier this year, the threat was fortunately averted through coolheaded dialogue and the

courageous extension of an olive branch by Pongthorn Chanlearn, director of MPlus and organiser of the ill-fated pride parade.

Many LGBTs had no knowledge of the frantic behindthe-scenes negotiations, though, so they pulled out from the vital roles they’ve played for many years.

A university also forbade its LGBT students from participating in its celebrations if they were identifiable as gays and katoey.

Unfortunately, it is Chiang Mai – not just the festival – that will be all the poorer

without LGBT contributions.

These discriminatory restrictions will do great harm to the city’s reputation as a friendly tourist destination, not to mention an affront to the principles of equality and human rights.

It is ironic if the city that claims cultural superiority over “the likes of Pattaya and Phuket” treats its own human citizens as lesser than a foreign animal like a baby panda – celebrated as a presenter of this year’s festival.

Contact the writer at asiantrekker@yahoo.com.

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TO SEE

“2012” was the No 1 movie in North America last week. It earned US$65.2 million.

don’t miss!

Kurbaan Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan romantic dram a that is set agai star in this fact-based nst the backdrop terrorism. It’s pl of global aying in Hindi w ith English subt and tomorrow itles tonight at 8 and Sunday at 4 and 7 at SF CentralWorld. Ca W ll (089) 48

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Goemon Kazuaki Kiriya, the visionary director of “Casshern”, returns to his digital backlot to direct this fantastic tale about the notorious 16th-century ninja bandit, played by Yosuke Eguchi, who uses his superhuman abilities to steal from the rich and give to the poor. In Japanese with English and Thai subtitles at the Lido.

Crossing Over Cliff Curtis is among the ensemble cast in this drama about struggling illegal immigrants in Los Angeles. It’s by indie director Wayne Kramer (“The Cooler”, “Running Scared”). Harrison Ford, Ashley Judd and Ray >> CINEMA NUMBERS Apex: Lido, (02) 252 6498, Siam, (02) 251 3508, Scala, (02) 251 2861 Century: (02) 247 9940 House: (02) 641 5177-8 Imax: (02) 129 4631 Major Cineplex/EGV/ Esplanade: Bangkok, (02) 515 5555 Major Hollywood: (02) 718 7999 Paragon Cineplex: (02) 129 4635 SF Cinemas: Bangkok, (02) 268 8888 UMG: RCA, (02) 641 5913-14

>> CHANNEL LINKS www.NationChannel.com Channel 3: www.ThaiTV3.com Channel 5: www.TV5.co.th Channel 7: www.CH7.com Modernine: www.MCOT.net NBT: TV11.prd.go.th TV Thai: www.ThaiPBS.or.th True: www.TrueVisionsTV.com

Liotta also star. At SFW CentralWorld and SFX Emporium. Rated 15+.

2012 Director Roland Emmerich (“The Day after Tomorrow”) again wreaks havoc with planet-wide disasters on an even more epic scale. John Cusack stars with Amanda Peet. Rated G.

Vinyan A couple (Emanuelle Beart and Rufus Sewell) end up in dark places along the Thai-Burmese border as they search for their missing son after the 2004 tsunami. In French with English and Thai subtitles at the Lido.

Rated 18+.

Love of Siam

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The September Issue Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour prepares for her magazine’s biggest edition in this documentary look at the real “devil wears Prada”. At Paragon, Major Ratchayothin and House. Rated G.

The Box A couple come into possession of a mysterious box that will grant them riches while also killing someone. Cameron Diaz and James Marsden star. Rated G.

The Brothers Bloom Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo

“Rak Haeng Siam”, Chookiat Sakweerakul’s acclaimed gay coming-of-age romantic drama, is showing at House on RCA tomorrow and Sunday at 5.30. Fans can enter a drawing for a Japanese poster for “Love of Siam”. It’s the third entry in House’s “Queer Movie” series.

are sibling conmen who meet their match in an eccentric heiress (Rachel Weisz). Rinko Kikuchi also stars. At the Lido (Rated 15+) and SFW CentralWorld (Rated G).

Visit www.HouseRama.com.

Treeless Mountain In this acclaimed South Korean drama, two sisters look after each other after being abandoned by their mother. In

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Korean with English and Thai subtitles at House.

Suay... Samurai A sword-wielding policewoman and former CIA operative (Sophita Sribanchean) has to stop a plot to blow up Bangkok.

Rated 18+.

Red Water

EU Film Festival A documentary film crew filming a young couple preparing for their first child instead find themselves chronicling their breakup. It’s “Good Morning Heartache” from Italy at 6 tonight.

Others today are the German musical documentary “La Paloma – Longing Worldwide” at 4 and the Lithuanian psychological drama “The Collectress” at 8. Finishing up at 9.50 is “Obaba” from Spain, about a place where mysterious green lizards feed on villagers’ brains. The festival runs until November 29 at SFW CentralWorld. Visit www.Deltha.EC.Europa.eu.

Lou Diamond Philips stars in this creature feature about something lurking in a Louisiana river.

Cinemax (TrueVisions), 8pm > > F I L M R AT I N GS As of August 2009, Thailand has these motion-picture ratings: G – General audiences.

P – Promote as educational.

13+, 15+ and 18+ – Suggested minimum ages for viewers.

20+ – Restricted to viewers aged 20 and older; ID check mandatory.

>> CRITICAL CONSENSUS

= Must see! = Solidly entertaining = It’s okay = Barely watchable = Don’t bother No star rating means no reviews were available from Daily Xpress staff or agencies.

Adam

By Bryan Basset

The Buckets

By Scott Stantis

Pooch Cafe

By Paul Gilligan

Red and Rover

By Brian Basset

By Bill Watterson

Calvin and Hobbes

By John McPherson

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ASTROLOGY

By Eugenia Last

Today’s Birthday: Ride out any turbulence going on around you and protect your interests. A change at home will allow you greater freedom, ensuring that you come out on top and unscathed. Your health and wellbeing must be a top priority.

Regardless of what anyone else does, stick to your own game plan.

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 Financial transactions will lead to good fortune.

Focus on contracts, investments, saving and budgeting to build your assets. Don’t allow your emotions to interfere with decisions.

TAURUS ***** April 20-May 20 You are being tugged in too many directions. You have so much going for you that you must stop and realise what’s best for you. Learn from past lessons or you will lose out.

GEMINI *** May 21-June 20 You’ll be drawn to people who are aggressive and playful who will push you to finish what you start.

Set your mind on whatever needs to be done and see where it leads.

DIFFICULTY RATING ★★★★★

CANCER *** June 21-July 22 Your emotions will take over, causing problems when you need to make a personal decision.

Meddling in other people’s affairs will lead to repercussions. Be careful while travelling.

LEO *** July 23-Aug. 22 Your ability to get others to listen to what you have to say will ensure that you get what you want and when. Don’t let anything stand in the way of what you should be doing. There is no time to waste.

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY

VIRGO ***** Aug. 23-Sept. 22 Sticking around home will lead to personal problems, leaving you uncertain and questioning your motives. You will learn something about yourself and what you want.

LIBRA ** Sept. 23-Oct. 22 Keep a lid on the way you feel. You won’t express yourself well emotionally. You aren’t likely to win a disagreement and will probably end up giving in just to keep the peace.

SCORPIO **** Oct. 23-Nov. 21 Money can be made, changes to your home and personal life incorporated and new friendships or business partnerships put into play. Let go of the past. It will slow you down.

SAGITTARIUS *** Nov. 22-Dec. 21 Secret matters will surprise you and the thought of having to juggle quickly will be intimidating.

Reassess your situation and you will realise what you want to hold on to and what you can part with.

Bo Derek

Actress-comedian Kaye Ballard is 84.

Actress Estelle Parsons is 82.

Actress Veronica Hamel is 66.

Musician Joe Walsh is 62.

Actress Bo Derek is 53.

Drummer Jim Brown of UB40 is 52.

Actress Sean Young is 50.

Pianist Jim Brickman is 48.

Rapper Mike D of the Beastie Boys is 44.

Actress Marisa Ryan is 35.

Actor Joshua Gomez is 34.

Actress Nadine Velazquez is 31.

Bassist Jared Followill of Kings of Leon is 23.

CAPRICORN *** Dec. 22-Jan. 19 Emotional confusion will set in if you mix business with pleasure. Don’t be afraid to delegate a little in order to get what you want. You need to steady yourself and make a move.

AQUARIUS *** Jan. 20-Feb. 18 Put your finest effort into something you know will please the people who care about you. Your success will give you the confidence to do more. A renewed look at your life should give you increased incentive.

PISCES **** Feb. 19-March 20 The rewards for kindness, generosity and genuine help will be recognised and will draw the attention of someone who can help you. A change in your status or your financial affairs is looking good.

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East West Seed Co., Ltd.

East West Seed Company Ltd. is a rapidly expanding group of vegetable seed companies operating in Southeast Asia.

Our vision is to be the leader in the vegetable seeds in the market where we operate. We seek to provide the highest benefits to our farmer-clients, employees & stakeholders through a strong brand, advanced R&D, efficient operations and highly competent staff.

Presently our laboratory holds ISTA accreditation, ISO 9001:2000 certification and is on the working process to get ISO 9001:2008 certification.

Our progressive Euro-Asian management team is keen on attracting talent, motivating associates and using the latest technology in serving our markets.

We nurture supportive employee-supervisor relationships and provide our associates with opportunities to learn, grow and achieve.

We are now seeking highly dynamic and motivated individuals for our operation in Nonthaburi, Thailand in the positions of:

Processing Plant Manager ●

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University graduate or higher in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related field At least 7 years work experience in supervisory or higher level in manufacturing plant Hands-on experience in solving problems and decision making of operational processing plant issues Knowledge of ISO, TQM or 5S is preferable Knowledge of seed business is an advantage Strong interpersonal, leadership, management skills, proactive and positive attitude Good command of English and proficient in computer

Seed Lab Manager ● ●

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University graduate or higher in Agriculture, Horticulture or related field At least 5 years work experience in quality control/assurance in seed business Knowledge of ISTA/ISO is preferable Strong interpersonal/leadership/management skills, proactive and positive attitude Good command of English and proficient in computer Able to travel upcountry as needed by the business from time to time

Quality Management System Specialist (ISO Coordinator) ● ● ● ● ●

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Age not over 30 years Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field 3-5 years working experience in ISO quality management system Experiences in document control and internal audit in the manufacturing Energetic, self-motivated, result-oriented, good communication and interpersonal skills, proactive and positive attitude Good command of English and proficient in computer

We offer you a chance to do the kind of work that appeals to your deepest interests and an environment to collaborate with respected and compatible colleagues. Furthermore we also offer you a competitive compensation and benefits package.

If you think you fit in with us and are interested to find out more about the position Please send your application letter together with full resume (in English) indicating qualifications and experience, a recent photo and expected salary to:

Human Resources Manager

East West Seed Co., Ltd. 50/1 Moo 2, Sainoi-Bang Bua Thong Rd., Sainoi, Nonthaburi 11150 Tel: 0 2831 7731 Fax: 02 597 1229 E-mail: Kongboon.boonwonno@eastwestseed.com Website: www.eastwestseed.com

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Siam Taiko Marketing Co., Ltd. A MEMBER OF TAIKO GROUP We are a member of a leading distributor of chemical raw materials for industries and have manufacturing bases in various countries. We would like to invite capable candidates to fill the below position for our fast expanding business in Thailand.

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24 GAMES

Friday, November 20, 2009

THE SPORT FOOTBALL

briefly

Ref buckled under pressure: Brady

Tamarine and Varatchaya out Tamarine Tanasugarn and her SEA Games team-mate Varatchaya Wongteanchai bowed out of the US$50,000 NECC-ITF Women’s Tennis Championships, losing in the quarter-finals in Pune, India, yesterday.

The top seed suffered a shock exit at the hands of Russian fifth-seeded Nina Bratchikova 6-3 6-2. Earlier Varatchaya was toppled by sixth-seeded JapaneseRika Fujiwara 6-1 6-1.

“I made many mistakes and was not aggressive enough. I just could not get going today.

Besides she was lucky on a lot of points with the net cord favouring her,” bemoaned Tamarine, who will play her last ITF event this year in Japan next week. – Xpress

760-7 Sri Lanka pile up a massive score against India, who are fighting to save the first Test.

At stumps they were 190 for 2.

Hand of Frog, say Irish press A F P , Dublin

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The referee who mistakenly allowed the goal that sent France to the World Cup succumbed to pressure created by Fifa, Ireland’s assistant manager Liam Brady claimed yesterday.

Brady said world football’s governing body had made clear its desire for France to reach the finals by belatedly deciding to seed the draw for the play-offs.

That ensured that France could not be drawn against either Russia or Portugal and, according to Brady, created an atmosphere that ultimately influenced Swedish referee Martin Hansson’s handling of Wednesday’s play-off second leg in Paris.

Brady said: “I wouldn’t blame Thierry Henry for what went on. I would maybe look at what happened three months before and the fact that these seedings for the play-offs were made to favour the bigger teams. I would ask why that went on.” – AFP

DAILY XPRESS

Ireland’s Sean Saint Ledger, left, and Shay Given complain to referee Martin Hansson after France’s William Gallas scored in extra time.

REPLAY DEMANDED Players appeal to France’s sense of honour AP, Dublin

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reland appealed to France and football authorities yesterday to replay their World Cup playoff in Paris after an obvious handball by Thierry Henry produced the winning goal.

Ireland’s government and opposition leaders united in demands for Wednesday’s 1-1 draw in France to be replayed, and the country’s football federation said it is considering a protest.

In extra time, Henry twice handled the ball to prevent it going out of play, then passed to William Gallas in the Irish box for the deciding goal.

France advanced to next year’s World Cup finals in South Africa with a 2-1 aggregate score. At the time of Henry’s unpunished handball, the match was 17 minutes from reaching a penalty shootout.

“If that result remains, it reinforces the view that if you cheat you will win,” said Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern – who also pointed out that two French players appeared to be offsides

on a free kick that preceded the goal.

“Millions of people worldwide saw it was a blatant double handball, not to mention a double offside,” Ahern said. “We should put the powers that be in the cozy world of Fifa on the spot and demand a replay.”

The Football Association of Ireland said it was still mulling whether to protest. But Irish assistant manager Liam Brady and several players appealed to France’s sense of honour.

“If the game’s going to survive, it’s got to be an equal playing field,” Brady said. “If we’re going to have integrity and dignity in the world game, the game should be replayed. And we’ll go to Paris to play it.”

Some Irish players accused Henry of lying when he told them that his handball had been accidental and instinctive, and criticised Swedish referee Martin Hansson for missing the infraction.

Irish left back Kevin Kilbane said replays showed conclusively that Henry “handballed it once and it’s still going out of play, so he’s handled it again to make sure it doesn’t go out of play. ... I asked him on the pitch:

Did you handball it? And he said, ‘Yes – but I didn’t mean it.”’

Kilbane said he also asked Hansson after the final whistle if he had seen the incident.

“He said: ‘I can 100 per cent say it wasn’t handball.’ When he said that to me, I knew full well that he was just lying to me because he hadn’t even seen it.”

Irish lawmaker Joe McHugh said France should follow the 1999 precedent set by Arsenal’s French manager, Arsene Wenger, who volunteered to replay a match in England’s FA Cup after Arsenal won on an unfair goal.

“Throughout the country today there is an air of bitterness.

We were beaten unfairly and there is general disgust in France too,” McHugh said.

“Friends of mine who attended last night’s game phoned me this morning from a cafe in Paris to report that the French people are ashamed and do not regard this as an honest victory.”

Ahern said he doubted that football’s world governing body Fifa would sanction a replay. He reflected the widespread Irish view that the sport’s powers were biased in favour of ensuring France’s qualification.

ngry Ireland blasted Thierry Henry as “Le Cheat” yesterday after the French football skipper helped knock the national team out of the World Cup with a clear handball.

The traditional luck of the Irish deserted their heartbroken team when Henry’s hand seemed to control the ball before his pass let William Gallas head in an extra-time goal, giving France a 2-1 aggregate win in the play-off.

“We were robbed” said the Irish Star, “Le Cheat” added the Irish Mirror, while the Irish Sun splashed with “Henry, You Bastille” and the “Hand of the Frog” – a play on Diego Maradona’s 1986 “Hand of God” goal over England.

A Facebook page entitled “We Irish hate Thierry Henry [the cheat]” also drew hundreds of comments – some of them unprintable – including a call for an Irish boycott on French goods.

“I would say croissant sales will slump today,” said one contributor to the social networking site page.

Irish football veteran David O’Leary said Henry handled the ball twice. “He touched it the first time to stop the ball going out of play and the second time he adjusted the ball so he could knock it across for the goal.”

But O’Leary, who played for Ireland in the 1990 World Cup, refused to blame the referee, saying he had had an otherwise “excellent” game in Paris on Wednesday night, but on the Henry incident, he had made “a scandalous decision”.

“Thierry Henry is a lovely lad and he likes to be liked and he’ll be in a very embarrassing position now because he wants to play the game in a certain way,” he told BBC radio.

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Uruguay make it to the finals

IRELAND ROBBED ‘Handball’ Henry puts France in Cup, Russia crash out A F P , Paris

uperstar Thierry Henry was at the centre of a sensational World Cup cheating storm on Wednesday as France reached the 2010 finals in South Africa along with Portugal, Greece and Slovenia.

France, the 1998 champions and 2006 runners-up, drew 1-1 with Ireland at the Stade de France here in the second leg of their play-off for a 2-1 aggregate win.

But the extra-time triumph came in controversial circumstances when French skipper Henry appeared to control the ball with his hand before his angled pass allowed William Gallas to head in the crucial 103rd-minute goal.

Ireland, who had deservedly levelled the tie through Robbie Keane’s 32nd-minute goal and were unfortunate not to win in regulation time, protested desperately, but in vain, to match referee Martin Hansson.

“Yes, there was a hand, but I’m not the referee,” said Henry. “Of course, I kept playing. The referee didn’t whistle for handball. I was behind two Irish players, the ball bounced and it hit my hand.”

The Barcelona star insisted that the controversy, which prompted Irish players to declare they were robbed of a World Cup finals place, would not take the gloss of his team’s qualification.

“No, no. We have qualified.”

Meanwhile, in Zenica, a 56thminute strike by Raul Meireles was enough to break Bosnian

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Portugal’s Raul Meireles, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina. hearts and send 2006 semi-finalists Portugal through to the finals 1-0 on the night and 2-0 on aggregate.

Meireles took a pass from Manchester United star Nani and slipped a low, precise shot past Kenan Hasagic in the Bosnian goal to settle the tie.

“These marathons are only over after the final whistle and I want to thank my players for showing such spirit,” said Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz.

Bosnia, trying to reach the World Cup for the first time, had midfielder Sejad Salihovic red-carded late in the game while a linesman was struck by an object thrown from the crowd.

Guus Hiddink, who famously

YES,THERE WAS A HAND,BUT I’M NOT A REFEREE.THE REFEREE DIDN’T WHISTLE. Thierry Henry took South Korea to the 2002 semi-finals, will be missing from South Africa after Slovenia beat his Russian side 1-0 in Maribor to qualify on the away goals rule.

Striker Zlatko Dedic scored the only goal just before the break. Russia had won the first leg 2-1 in Moscow on Saturday, but Nejc Pecnik’s goal two minutes from time gave Slovenia hope for Wednesday’s return and they seized their chance to reach their first finals since 2002.

Hiddink’s side ended the match with nine men after Alexander Kerzhakov and Yuri Zhirkov were both red-carded.

In Donetsk, Greece beat Ukraine 1-0 to book a World Cup finals place for the first time since 1994.

Panathinaikos striker Dimitris Salpingidis netted the only goal of the match for the 2004 European champions.

Uruguay finished the job yesterday, qualifying for the 2010 World Cup with a 1-1 draw against Costa Rica.

The South American side had gained the upper hand in their play-off against North and Central America’s Costa Rica with a 1-0 victory at San Jose on Saturday and duly wrapped up the 32nd and final spot in the 2010 finals in South Africa.

Their victory on a 2-1 aggregate sends the Uruguayans back to the World Cup finals for the first time since 2002 – where they will seek to add to the titles they won in 1930 and 1950. Substitute Sebastian Abreu came on for Uruguay in the 65th minute and immediately made his presence felt. The Greece-based striker headed home a goal off a ball from Andres Scotti in the 70th minute to open the scoring.

Costa Rica responded just four minutes later as Walter Centeno scored.

“It was a tough game,” Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said. “Our opponents really made us work. Right now I want to see these guys celebrate. Really, the achievement is theirs. At one moment we were almost out of the qualifying and now we can enjoy making it.”

The crowd of 18,000 at Estadio Centenario had an agonising wait through seven minutes of stoppage time, after the match was halted for five minutes when Costa Rica substitutes got embroiled in a sideline scuffle with some television reporters with 10 minutes remaining.

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Algerians home and away cheer their victory AFP, Algiers

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Algerian player Anthar Yahia celebrates his goal against Egypt.

lgerians at home and abroad exploded with joy as the final whistle sounded in Khartoum to send the north African country to its first football World Cup since 1986.

Cheers broke out around Algeria at the end of the match, after what one supporter, 45year-old Djamel, called “90 minutes of the worst agonies”.

In France, celebrations were

marred by violence in some areas, with cars set alight and police firing tear gas.

Hundreds of thousands of people, young and old, flooded into the streets in towns and villages across Algeria, celebrating with flags, fireworks and car horns. Even a few police officers lost their cool, sounding their sirens to join in the rapture at the triumph of “les Verts” – Algeria’s green-shirted

side who beat Egypt 1-0 in the do-or-die play-off in Khartoum.

Around Algiers, fans shouted “Thank you, les Verts”, “One, two, three, viva Algeria” and “We’re going to the World Cup”.

Packed into cars and running through the crowded streets, young men and women – many wrapped in the green and white national flag – beamed with happiness.

“It’s too much, they’ve given

us everything,” said Naima, 18, laughing and crying at once.

“Do you have any idea what the tension was like? We’ve shown our support for the team since they were beaten in Cairo on Saturday and now we’ve done it. The dream has come true!” one of her friends shouted.

The mood was very different in Cairo, where the trafficpacked streets were deserted.

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GLEE AUSSIE Two-time Asian winner Gleeson takes first-day lead at Cambodian Open AFP, Siem Reap, Cambodia

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ustralia’s David Gleeson broke away from a bunched leaderboard to take the first-round lead at the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open yesterday.

Gleeson, a two-time Asian Tour winner, shot a five-underpar 67, including a birdie at the 18th hole, to lead by one shot in the US$300,000 event.

Filipino Artemio Murakami, Taiwan’s Lin Wen-hong, Malaysian Khor Kheng Hwai and Thai trio Pariya Junhasavasdikul, Annop Tangkamolprasert and Atthaphon Prathummanee

share second place on 68s at the Phokeethra Country Club.

India’s Shiv Kapur shot a 70, which included an eagle and three other birdies.

Gleeson turned in 35 with birdies on the second and fifth holes, but dropped a shot on the ninth. He continued with further birdies on 10, 13 and 15, but it was the 20-foot birdie conversion at the closing hole which distinguished his round.

“The 18th hole is one of the strong holes here so I am quite surprised I was able to sink that putt. It was one of those that fell in the last minute. I didn’t know it was going in but

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FOR THE David Gleeson shot six birdies in his fine round of 67 in Cambodia yesterday.

I WAS QUITE SURPRISED TO SINK A BIRDIE ON THE 18TH. David Gleeson it is definitely good to move away from the rest,” said Gleeson.

The former Australian amateur champion has managed only one top-10 so far this season and was delighted to hit form early.

“My goal was to play well on Thursday and see what happens after that. I’ve accomplished half of it so I expect to push forward from here on,” he said.

Murakami, winner of the 2007 Iskandar Johor Open in Malaysia, also showed a welcome return to form after missing three consecutive cuts. The Filipino, who is battling to save his Tour card, credited his putting, which helped him to a flawless round marked by four birdies.

Pariya was also in excellent form as a superb ball-striking display earned him numerous birdie chances. The 25-year-old hit 16 greens in regulation but

was disappointed not to convert more putts.

Kuboya takes lead Japan’s Kenichi Kuboya hit a six-under-par 65 to take a three-stroke lead after the first round in the Dunlop Phoenix men’s golf tournament in Miyazaki, Japan, yesterday.

Kuboya sank eight birdies against two bogeys for the lead over six Japanese, including Kiyoshi Miyazato, on the 7,010yard par 71 Phoenix Country Club course in western Japan.

Three-time major winner Vijay Singh of Fiji hit a 71 for 31st place tie, while Irish amateur winner Shane Lowry was tied for 53rd place on 73.

Thongchai the top draw

Singha Junior World golf at Hua Hin

Three-time Asian Tour No 1 Thongchai Jaidee will lead a stellar field of local golfers into the US$300,000 King’s Cup at the newly set up Singha Park Khon Kaen Golf Club from December 3 to 6. Thongchai, who finished atop in 2001 and 2004 and who will take the Order of Merit title for the third time at the end of the season, will be one of the top contenders in the season-ending tournament of the Asian circuit.

Apart from Thongchai, other top stars of the country will also be in action.

Prayad Marksaeng will be a notable absentee as he is committed to the Japan Tour.

Another Asian tour stalwart Thaworn Wiratchant, No 1 in 2005, will eye his second trophy this year after triumphing in the Macau Open.

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he Singha Junior World Golf Championships will tee off at Royal Hua Hin Golf Course, with the Thailand Golf Association (TGA) in cooperation with Singha Corporation staging the fourday competition between November 26 and 29.

The event will give Thai junior golfers an opportunity to pit their skills against talented players across the world. The organisers believe the experience they gain would help develop their game and put them on the path to become professionals.

“We’re determined to nurture young talent. Not only have we staged several tournaments in all the regions of our country, but also sent young golfers to compete

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Rangsrid Luxsitanonda, the Thailand Golf Association president, centre front row, at the press conference at the Radisson Hotel. abroad,” TGA president Rangsrid Luxsitanonda said.

“Our athletes have demonstrated that they are capable of competing with other golfers and have regularly brought fame to the country.

“It’s the second year running that the Championships will take place at Royal Golf Course. It’ll be a good opportunity for local golfers to gain experience on the international stage as well as forge friend-

ship with others. Hopefully, the Thais will come up with good results as they did last time,” he said.

Golfers from 18 countries have already signed up for the stroke-play tournament featuring both boys and girls divisions, each split into four categories.

Class A and B will play 72 holes over four days, while competition in Class C and D, which will start on the second day of the event, will be played over 54 holes.

With a competitive field this time around, the hosts’ golfers will have their work cut out if they are to repeat the feat in the previous edition, which saw them sweep almost all the titles. Poom Saksangsil, with multiple titles under his belt, will spearhead Thailand’s challenge.

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SEMENYA KEEPS HER MEDAL South African runner Caster Semenya will keep her 800-metre gold medal from the world championships, and the results of her gender tests will be kept confidential.

‘LE CHEAT’ OR CHAMP?

French coach Raymond Domenech celebrates with forward Thierry Henry at the end of the match.

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French striker Thierry Henry has won just about everything there is to win in football.

In 1998 he was a member of the French side that won the World Cup, he won league titles in France, England and Spain, he has won domestic cup competitions and he has won winners’ medals in the European championship and the Champions League.

On Wednesday, he had an opportunity to become a real champion.

It was an opportunity he did not take.

In the return leg of the World Cup play-off between France and Ireland in the Stade de France in Paris, the visitors were leading 1- 0 and had forced the game into extra time – having lost the first leg in Dublin at home on Saturday 1-0.

In the 13th minute of extra time, a free-kick was sent high into the Irish area and was heading out of play when Henry, who was being challenged by an Irish defender, first stopped the ball with his hand and then controlled it forward with his hand to his foot.

The Barcelona striker then pushed the ball to team-mate William Gallas, who had a simple task of tapping in from a metre or two off the line.

Irish goalkeeper Shay Given led vociferous protests to Swedish referee Martin Hansson, who pointed to the centre circle and gave the goal.

Not surprisingly, the Irish squad felt cheated and striker Kevin Doyle said that the mood in the change room was very downbeat.“Everyone is just gutted and not much is being said.

“To see that goal afterwards is just sickening. Whatever you want to say about the referee not seeing it, the linesman had the best view apart from Shay Given and it was not even a hand by the side, it was a hand out.”

Irish assistant coach Marco Tardelli, who himself was a World Cup winner with Italy, said that the game needed a champion on the pitch.

“I think the game just needed one good champion. Henry is a very good champion but he should have said ‘I took the ball with my hand’.

“He should have done that for football. The referee could simply have gone to Henry and asked him.”

Tardelli said that they had not wanted any presents from the game. “We just wanted a fair chance and we did not get it.”

Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni said that the game had been very bad for the concept of fair play. “What we saw in the game had nothing to do with fair play. It is so sad to lose a game like this.”

For the Irish it would seem though that the only thing that the French cared about in the Stade de France on Wednesday night was winning at all costs. During that match Henry could have set a signal that fair play is important. Had he done so, he would have become a real champion. He failed to do so. – D P A

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Allenby takes Dubai by storm

Algeria celebrate their success

Robert Allenby shot a 7-under 65 yesterday for a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dubai World Championship. The 38-year-old Australian, who plays mainly on the US PGA tour, had eight birdies and only one bogey on the Earth Course. Allenby was one shot ahead of England’s Lee Westwood, Chris Woods and Colombian Camilo Villegas.

Algerians burst onto streets in celebration after the national team earned their first World Cup berth since 1986 with a 1-0 victory over bitter rivals Egypt. The Algerian flag was brandished by women in hijabs, a rare sight in this North African nation, as fans set off fireworks and traffic came to a standstill in the centre of Algiers. >PAGE 25