September 2013 by NewspaperDirect-Phuket

September 2013

for travelers, the expatriate community & everyone in Phuket

LA CARBONARA KAMALA

GET FIT AND HEALTHY by Playing Cool at Anthem Wakepark

Importance of a Will in Thailand ADOPT A RESCUE DOG TODAY ?

Porsche celebrates 50 years of the

911 with exclusive limited edition model

Editor’s Note At long last it would appear that some people with the authority to do so have taken a stance against some of the issue’s which have plagued the island for several years, and also that local media have constantly reported about with the hope of getting them resolved. I’m not going to mention what these issues are as they really have been reported about quite enough for people to know what they are. But I for one am grateful that somebody has finally taken notice and that they are willing to get this Island back on track. Many of the issues do not affect a large majority of the expats that reside here, but it does affect what keeps Phuket and Thailand running, its tourism industry. Let’s hope that we see some of these much needed changes put in place ready for the not so distant high season. Russell Smith Editor

Contents for travelers, the expatriate community & everyone in Phuket

Cover Photo

BIKING IN KATHU

12 Anthem Wakepark

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Editor: Russell Smith

Porsche celebrates 50 years of the 911 with exclusive limited edition model

Foreign Travel Insurance FAQs

Get Fit and Healthy by Playing Cool

Eco Travel

Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts

What is AEC?

The importance of a Will in Thailand

Photographers: Suksan Samranrit Ukit Hanamornset Suravut Teepprasan Wasan Limsakul Watchara Sangmanee Designers: Mana Tinratreengam Somphot Hama Production: Ukit Hanamornset Sutin Wonglang Uten Arrerob

Bike Trips in Phuket

Gai Phad Med Ma Muang

Sales & Marketing: Ponglikit Yuadyong Busayamas Sittidej Pirada Wongpara

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Apple’s Next iPhones

Adopt a rescue dog today!

IBAP September 2013 Meeting

Quiz

Events & News What will happen and what has happened in Phuket

Finding the GEMS: Looking at Female Entrepreneurship in Thailand

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website. The idea of Art Caffè comes from the need to have a place and

restaurant. GITANO’s menu is imaginative and lively, with a broad selection of

enjoy something different to stop and enjoy something different. Well

flavourful, fresh dishes as well as a special section for the kids.

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ANTHEM WAKE PARK THE FIRST CLOCKWISE CABLE PARK IN ASIA

Get Fit and Healthy by Playing Cool

t comes as a pleasant surprise to see a big advertising board indicating there is a wake park opened in the CherngTalay; Srisoonthorn Sub District area. For those who love the

adrenaline rush from playing such a cool and extreme water sport, this is the place to be. Anthem Wakepark is a wake-boarding or cable-ski park built within a huge fresh water lake surrounded by natural and mountainous landscape located within Manik Village right in front of Temple Manik. Anthem is just 20 minutes from Phuket International Airportand 5 minutes away from Laguna Phuket Resort Complex. This unique wakepark is the result of an effort to build a strong and friendly wakeboarding community of passionate wakeboarders and wakeskaters residing in Phuket.Anthem claims to be the first ever clockwise cable park in Asia, designed to make this extreme sport easy and appreciated by all ages from 4 to 70. All amateurs and professionals can achieve their desired fitness and health while playing and practicing this sport. Anthem Wakepark has chosen world-class ‘Sesitec’ cable manufacturer to install their cable system. This system comprises of 6 towers, 647m long cable track with 8 carriers and stands 11.5m above water level. The length between each tower is designed to accommodate a maximum of only 2 riders to minimise cable ‘swaying’ disruption while each rider can execute their individual tricks. With the clockwise cable, all advantages of surface air tricks for goofy stance and regular stance riders are reversed. Proficient riders will now have the opportunity to improve their individual riding skills to practice and ride better on their unnatural side. It takes less than one half minute to complete one circuit around all 6 towers.

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If you are completely new to this sport, fret not. Anthem Wakepark has

Anthem Wakepark is currently running promotional rates for their membership

a training cable system called the system 2 installed on a separate smaller

till November. You can also find out more details of the Anthem Wakepark and its

lake to orientate and train beginners on their boarding skills. Within

promotional riding rates on its official website www.anthemwakepark.com.

half an hour, you will be riding on a wakeboard under the watchful eye of Anthemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s professional coach. Learning is made easy and safe in this

Anthem is located at: 194/6 Moo 7, Srisoonthorn Sub-district, Thalang Phuket.

environment. If you are feeling adventurous, you may proceed to play

Tel: 076 620-034, E-mail: info@anthemwakepark.com. Anthem opens every day from

at the bigger lake anytime you are ready. Instructors are on-site at all

09:00 - 18:30 hrs.

times to help you and those wanting to attempt any obstacles or surface tricks. The youngest rider here is as young as 4 years old. The casual atmosphere and the friendliness of people at the Anthem Wakepark makes the place more than just a place you can go for a good work out. This is also a fun place to play and hang out for drinks. It islovely to see the building of our own Phuket wakeboarding community. Come this November, Anthemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s club house is scheduled to be completed. Here, you will enjoy the Boarders Bistro which serves a range of Thai and International favorites to fuel your energy. Kicker Bar serves choices of cold and hot beverage plus in-house cocktail and mocktail creations. There will also be a pro-shop with apparel and wakeboarding gears on sale. Free Wi-Fi is available. The official riding rate with effect from November 2013 as follows:2 hours is 800 Baht, 4 hours is 1,200 Baht and a full day riding pass is 1,500 Baht. Resident Membership annual fee is 14,900 Baht for individual and 19,900 Baht for a family of 5-person maximum (Terms and conditions apply). TheAnthem Citizenship annual fee is 45,900 Baht.

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Eco Travel

BIKE TRIPS IN PHUKET Festival. It is known that this is where the festival originated which brings a lot of pride to the locals. It is ideal to visit and pray for your family and your beloved, and another nice

he Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket Office organises an activity where bikers of all ages can enjoy riding together along the 14 kilometers distance from British International

School in Koh Kaew and to Bangwad Damn in Kathu District. Recently, cycling has become a popular activity among Phuket communities. You can see groups of bikers gather almost every week

stop for photo taking and learning about local culture. The finish, Bangwad Reservoir itself, is one of the best places for people to relax with a nice tropical breeze and serene surroundings. Locals like to visit here in the afternoon for exercise or family picnic. If the entire route is considered too long or too hard, you can cut it into parts and enjoy the parts which you find interesting. Cycling is good for your health, your heart and planet earth.

to ride in the groups they have set up. Cycling is not just a good muscle workout, it is also a saving the planet activity, as well as being fun and an excellent way to make friends and enhance relationships between family members. The route distance TAT suggests is pretty long, 14 kilometres distance and comprising of part of the 3013 Road, an alternative shortcut from Koh Kaew to Kathu District and the 4020 Road that brings you to Bangwad Reservoir. 3013 Road is not very busy and easy to ride. You will be able to enjoy the greenery and peaceful environment during the first part. There is the Phuket Tin Mining Museum located along the way which you can visit to study the history of Phuket’s prosperous era of tin mining. The museum is open daily from 09:00 - 16:00 hrs. The entrance fee; is 50 baht for Thai per adult, 20 baht per child; and for foreigner 100 baht per adult and 50 baht per child. For more information, please call 08-8766-0962. You can make another stop at Kathu Shrine (or Nai Tu Tao Bo Geng). The Chinese shrine has a long history involving Phuket’s famous Vegetarian

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GAI PHAD MED MA MUANG (Stir-Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts)

This is one of the most popular dishes in many Thai restaurants around the world.

Procedure

It tastes simply wonderful, sweet and tempting with mild flavors that are ideal for

1. Heat the oil in a wok over a medium heat. Add minced garlic,

any foreigners who wish to start exploring Thai foods. As it is mild it is also great for

chopped onion, and dried chillies and fry until fragrant.

kids so everyone in the family will easily fall in love with it. Gai Phad Med Ma Maung is a sautĂŠed dish made of chicken together with roasted cashew nuts, soy sauce,

2. Add the chicken and season with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and

onions, carrots and mushrooms. People usually have it with steamed rice. The dish

sugar.

is quick and very easy to make.

Ingredients: (serving for 2)

3. Stir-fry until all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly and the

300 g

sliced chicken thigh

nuts, and spring onion. Stir for 1-2 minutes and remove from the

1 1/2 tbs

soy sauce

heat.

2 tbs

oyster sauce

1/3 cup

roasted cashew nuts

4. Put stir-fried chicken and cashew nuts onto a serving plate,

spring onions, chopped

served with steamed rice.

3 cloves

garlic, minced

1/4

onion, cut into small cubes

dried chillies, chopped

1 tsp

soy sauce for seasoning

1 tbs

sugar

1 tbs

cooking wine

2 tbs

vegetable oil

chicken is cooked. Then add the cooking wine, roasted cashew

Gai Pad Med Ma Muang at Pearl Hotel

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What is AEC? Each member in the AEC has its own strengths

It is expected to see 25 percent growth among the

which are as follows:

region in some industries such as automobile, tourism,

• • • • • •

Myanmar: Agriculture and fishery

transportation etc. However, Thailand will be affected

Malaysia: Rubber products and textiles

by the moving of production base to other countries

Indonesia: Film and wood products

with cheaper unskilled labour in some industries such

Philippines: Electronics

as textile.

Singapore: IT and Health Thailand: Tourism and Aviation

English language will become more important as there will be many ASEAN people who move to reside

The AEC areas of cooperation include human

in Thailand. English will be the language of commu-

Economic

resources development and capacity building;

nication. It is expected to see the addition of more

Community and it will be the goal

recognition of professional qualifications; closer

language schools with many curriculums.

of regional economic integration by 2015. Similar

consultation on macroeconomic and financial

to the EU Zone, AEC aims to be a single market

policies; trade financing measures; enhanced

Trade at the boundaries will be busier. Customs House

and production base and a highly competitive

infrastructure and communications connectivity;

at the Boundaries may have less role but we probably

economic region, a region of equitable economic

development of electronic transactions through

have to face more social problems and drugs.

development, and a region fully integrated into

e-ASEAN; integrating industries across the region

the global economy.

to promote regional sourcing; and enhancing

The free movement of labour within Asean

private sector involvement for the building of the

member countries will attract unskilled labourers from

The AEC includes 10 Asean member states

AEC. In short, the AEC will transform ASEAN into

Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, to fulfill Thailand’s lack.

which includes Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia,

a region with free movement of goods, services,

As well, it will be a challenge for Thailand’s domestic

Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines,

investment, skilled labour, and freer flow of capital.

labourers to compete for the same jobs. The workforce

AEC

stands

for

Asean

with good qualifications and better language skills

Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The ASEAN Community consists of three pillars, namely the ASEAN

There will be some changes which will occur in

may decide to move to other Asean countries such

Political and Security Community (APSC), the

2015 with AEC such as:

as Singapore, especially those who are in thesoftware

ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and the

industry.

ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC).

Information from: Thai-AEC.com

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IMPORTANCE OF A

WILL IN THAILAND If you have property or assets in Thailand, whether you live here or are based

Witnesses are very important! Here in

Finally, it is recommended that you

overseas, it is critical that you have a Last Will and Testament in place to ensure

Thailand, it is required that there are two

name an executor of your estate. In

that your estate is distributed to the right people in the unfortunate event of

witnesses to make a legally enforceable

Thailand, any interested person can file

your passing. This may be a difficult subject to face up to, but it is much better to

Will. A witness cannot be an heir to your

a motion to the court to petition for this

have your affairs in order than to cause unnecessary stress to your family during

estate, and it is prohibited for any of the

position. By clearly stating the executor,

an otherwise emotionally difficult period.

witnesses to be:

you remove all potential for ambigu-

•

A person who has not yet reached

ity. Once complete, ensure that your

It is highly recommended to have your Last Will and Testament prepared

the legal age (currently in Thailand,

family members and your executor

by acredible law firm who is familiar in creating a proper and effective

20 years old).

know where theoriginal Will is kept

A person who is of an unsound

and how to access it. It is advisable to

countries where the assets are located, and that it is complete and free

mind or whom a court has declared

maintain several originals with at least

from ambiguity in following your final wishes. Do not be lulled into a false

them to be incompetent.

one kept by your legal advisors here in

A person who is deaf, mute or

Thailand for safe keeping and relatively

totally blind.

easy access.

Will to ensure that it meets both the legal requirements in the country or

sense of security that a Will executed overseas covers you in Thailand or that making use of the many free Wills that are available online will suffice. Wills

• •

that have been created overseas may be legal in Thailand; however they are subject first to translation and acceptance by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand. This can be a difficult process, and if it is not accepted, your foreign Will is effectively unenforceable. For the avoidance of doubt and unforeseen complications, it is highly advisable to have a separate Will executed in Thailand to cover any Thai assets and designed to be in sync with any other foreign Will that you may have in place. If you die without a Will, Thai law outlines who will receive your estate with no regard to your heir’s needs or your own specific wishes. There are six classes of statutory heirsaccording to the Thai Civil and Commercial Code Section 1629, and subject to the provisions of Section 1630 paragraph 2, each class is entitled to inherit in the following order:

• • • • • •

Direct descendants (and/or Wife or Husband*)of the deceased Parents of the deceased Brothers and sisters of full blood of the deceased Brothers and sisters of half-blood of the deceased Grandfathers and grandmothers of the deceased Uncles and aunts of the deceased

* If you are legally married, your spouse will be a statutory heir subject to the special provisions of Section 1635. This section outlines the entitlements of your spouse in relation to any other statutory heirs you are survived by, essentially splitting the inheritance in varying proportions with the aforementioned hierarchy, commencing at 50%. In the event that you do not have a valid Will or any one of the above statutory heirs, your estate will devolve to the Thai Government. For foreigners here in Thailand, it is critical that you have a Will to ensure your estate is distributed to your rightful heirs.

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The Regent Hotel Cape Panwa has become the first to go live with a new online service for Newspapers and Magazines from NewspaperDirect-Phuket. On the 1st August, The Regent was the first hotel on the island to launch free online newspaper to their guests. The hotel is tucked away in a tranquil corner of Cape Panwa, recognised as one of the most beautiful spots on the island and overlooking a secluded bay of pure white sand lapped by the Andaman Sea. One of the most important reasons Brice Borin, the General Manager, has chosen the PressReader Hotzone Digital Service from NewspaperDirect is that it is compatible with the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy of providing environmentally friendly solutions. The application gives access to over 2000 titles, from 100 countries in 56 languages. It also keeps the guests informed of news and events in their home country and a service that discerning guests have come to expect from a prestige hotel. The service is pre-loaded on to all the i-Pads provided in the Guest Rooms, and it can be downloaded to the guest personal device whether they have apple, android, blackberry or windows. The Regent Hotel has also been nominated in World Hotel Luxury Awards 2014 as the pinnacle of achievement for luxury hotels and spas worldwide. For more information on the Regent Hotel contact; sales.phuket@regenthotels.com For more information about Newspaperdirect contact; jonathan@newspaperdirect-phuket.com

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PORSCHE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF THE 911 WITH EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION MODEL

tuttgart. The Porsche 911 resolves apparent contra-

This limited edition of the 400 hp (294 kW) 911 Carrera S includes

dictions like no other sports car – such as between

features that have contributed to the 50-year success story of the 911.

tradition and innovation or between exclusivity

For example, the limited edition includes Porsche Active Suspension

and high social acceptance, and of course between performance and

Management (PASM) with special tuning to complement its increased

efficiency. And so, Porsche is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the

track width and to add support to the exceptional cornering dynam-

911 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt with a special

ics of the 911. The sport exhaust system outputs a fitting emotional

anniversary model based on the 911 Carrera S: like the original 911, the

sound. Special 20-inch wheels are a visual tribute to the legendary

911 50th Anniversary Edition is a coupé with a flat-six rear engine and

“Fuchs” wheels and are finished in matte black paint with machine-pol-

rear wheel drive. Its efficient performance, active sport suspension – and

ished centres. Chrome trim strips on the front air inlets, the fins of the

special body have current relevancy: the anniversary 911 features the

engine compartment grille and the panel between the rear lights

wide body, which is typically reserved for the all-wheel drive Carrera 4

emphasise the distinctive appearance of this limited edition model.

models. This special edition will be limited to 1963 cars, a number that

Another technical highlight of the car’s equipment is the Porsche Dynamic

represents the year of the 911 world premiere.

Light System (PDLS) with bi-xenon headlights and dynamic cornering lights.

Porsche will present the limited edition model in time for the 50th Anniversary of the 911 at the IAA motor show in Frankfurt, which opens

Two unique colours are available for the anniversary 911, a darker

its gates to the public on September 12, 2013. In 1963, Porsche presented

graphite grey and a lighter geyser grey metallic. In addition black

the original model to the public at this leading international show for the

monochrome is also available. Each of the cars has a two-tone 3D-

automotive industry. Since its first presentation – initially as the type 901

effect badge on the rear lid with the numbers “911 50”. This is repeated

– the sports car icon has excited automotive fans across the globe, and

in three colour embroidery on the headrest and in two colours as a

today it is considered the reference for all other sports cars. Since making

logo on the tachometer and the aluminium door sill plates. It can, together

its debut in 1963, the model series has progressively developed without

with the limited edition number, also be found on the cup holder

interruption. In the process, the unique character of the 911 was always

panel of the individual vehicle. Other exterior characteristics of the special

preserved. The result of this evolution over a 50-year period – which

model are high-gloss window frames and sport design exterior mirrors on

included countless race victories as well – is a sports car that fully

the doors panels.

embodies the authenticity of the Porsche brand. Its DNA is reflected in all Porsche models.

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The 911 50th Anniversary Edition sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds (4.3 with PDK) and can reach a top speed of 300 km/h (298 with PDK). The car’s NEDC combined fuel consumption is 9.5 l/100 km (8.7 with PDK), which equates to CO2 emissions of 224 g/km (205 with PDK). The limited edition models will be available at Porsche dealers starting September 23, 2013, and in Germany they will cost 121,119 euros including VAT and country-specific features. Porsche

911

50th

Anniversary

Edition: Fuel consumption City 13.8–12.2 l/100 km; Highway 7.1–6.2 l/100 km; Combined

9.5–8.7

l/100

km;

CO2

emissions 224–205 g/km. For more information please contact AAS Auto Service Co.,Ltd. 02-522-6655 ext. 101-103 or visit us at www.porsche.co.th

There are tributes to the original 911 in the interior as well: green labelling on the instruments with white pointer needles and silver caps on the instrument pivot pins, just like 50 years ago. Another special feature is the centre panels of the leather seats, which are designed with a fabric pattern reminiscent of the“Pepita”tartan design from the 1960s. The full-leather interior is designed in agate grey or black with decorative stitching, some in contrasting colour. The driver and front passenger experience typical 911 driving fun in 14-way sport seats or optional 18-way sport seats plus. The gear shift or selector lever – which matches the decorative panels on the dashboard, doors and centre console in brushed aluminium – comes from the Porsche Exclusive program.

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Why travel insurance is important? Travel insurance for some is perceived unnecessary and a waste of money when planning their trip. But this small amount of money could mean a lot should you have to deal with unexpected incidents overseas. Travel insurance makes things different. Your trip can be an unforgettable travel experience or a disaster. Imagine if your luggage got lost or you missed your connecting flight. What if you break a leg in a road accident? It is hard to make some people understand that medical treatment could end costing more than your whole trip budget. When it happens, it happens. Be well prepared. It is wise to invest a little more to secure your trip.

FOREIGN TRAVEL

INSURANCE FAQS How to choose your travel insurance? It is recommended to thoroughly read the policy before purchase. You should pay attention to the details, especially its coverage, and make sure your policy covers the activities you are going to have on a trip. For those who make several trips a year, you may consider annual multi-trip insurance to save you money. Here’s a checklist that might help you sort out the most important points you need to watch out for:

What your travel insurance policy should cover? • medical and health cover for an injury or sudden illness abroad • 24-hour emergency service and assistance • personal liability cover in case you’re sued for causing injury or • • • •

damaging property lost and stolen possessions cover cancellation and curtailment (cutting short your trip) extra cover for activities that are commonly excluded from standard policies, such as jet skiing The policy should cover the whole time that you’re away.

Personal liability insurance

Multi-trip policies may specify a maximum number of days

If you accidentally cause an injury to someone or damage their property they may

travel.

sue you. Good travel insurance will cover you for personal liability.

Your policy may also have • personal accident cover • legal expenses cover • financial protection if your

Personal accident cover – disability and death Travel insurance can cover a personal accident payment made for permanent disability or death. airline goes bankrupt before or

during your trip

Common travel insurance policy exclusions • most policies will not cover drink or drug-related incidents • 60% of travel insurance policies now cover terrorism. Where •

Types of foreign travel insurance

possible, ensure that your policy does not exclude terrorism

Cover for stolen, lost or damaged possessions Limits for single items such as cameras and jewellery can vary. Check these limits are adequate and realistic. You should report a loss to the Police within 24 hours. Proof of notification will be required when you make your claim.

you must take reasonable care of your possessions or your

All insurance policies say that you must take care of your belongings at all times. If you don’t, the policy may not pay out. However, take as much care of your property

policy will not cover you

as if it were uninsured.

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Lost baggage on flights Do not rely on compensation from an airline if it loses your luggage. By law, airlines only have to pay a specified minimum value per kilo of lost luggage. This is unlikely to cover the full value of your things.

Legal expenses cover Taking out legal expenses cover will help you to pursue compensation or damages following personal injury while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re abroad â&#x20AC;&#x201C; very important in countries without a legal aid system.

This useful information is from the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-insurance. The information is freely available on open license www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/2/.

What to do when you have an accident or getting sick while on the trip in Phuket? 1. Contact your assistance helpline. Give them the information about the incident and ask which hospital is in contract with the insurer. 2. Bring your passport and policy with you when go to the hospital. 3. While waiting for the confirmation from the insurance company, if your medical treatments covered, the hospital may ask for money deposit or passport deposit.

Phuket Hospitals Phuket International Hospital Tel: 0-7624-9400, 0-7636-1818 Bangkok Phuket Hospital Tel: 0-7625-4425 Mission Hospital Phuket Tel: 0-7623-7220-6 Patong Hospital Tel: 0-7634-2633-4 Thalang Government Hospital Tel: 0-7631-1033, 0-7631-1111 Vachira Phuket Hospital Tel: 0-7636-1234 Phuket Provincial Hospital Tel: 0-7635-8888 ext. 2197

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Events & News

in Phuket, September 2013

eptember is now here. Rumors about Apple’s next iPhonehave been spreading around for quite a while and big name tech websites have all

reported that new iPhone will be unveiled on September 10th. Keep your ear to the ground.

APPLE’S NEXT

IPHONES COMING ON SEPTEMBER 10TH

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple has asked assembler Hon Hai Pre-

iPhone 5C

cision Co. (better known as Foxconn) to start shipping its two new iPhone models

The latest research rom KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple is

early in September— a new high-end version of the iPhone, the iPhone 5S as

planning to price the lower-cost iPhone 5C at between $400 and $500. Also, it

well as a lower-end version designed for emerging markets, the iPhone 5C. As

is said that Apple is planning to replace the iPhone 5 with the iPhone 5C as the

per previous reports Apple will probably begin selling its new devices within two

budget option for consumers by the end of the year, thus ending the compa-

weeks of the launch event.

ny’s practice of selling the most recent version of the iPhone at a discount once it gets replaced by a newer version. It has been rumored that the iPhone 5C will

iPhone 5S

be mainly made from plastic , with a lightning connector and 4-inch display. It

Looking at the 3G/3GS, 4/4S, Apple has generally stuck with the same basic shape

should look something like a mix between the iPhone 5, fifth-generation iPod

for at least two generations. The iPhone 5S is therefore predicted to basically be

touch, and iPod classic.

an iPhone 5 with better internals and a few key embellishments. The biggest change for the vast majority of iPhone buyers will be iOS 7 which has been in testing since its announcement at Apple’s developer conference in June. The new software includes a radical redesign of the overall look of the iPhone’s menus and icons, but the other new features are largely incremental updates, such as improved notifications, better photo-organizing abilities and additional capabilities for developers. There are also a million leaks about the new colour iPhone including a iPhone 5s gold version.

Events

Phuket Old Town Bike 8 September 2013

The Tourism Authority of Thailand Phuket Office has organised ‘Phuket Old Town’, to be held on Sunday 8 September 2013. The bike tour will start at British International School and includes visits to Phuket Tin Mining’ Museum, Kathu Shrine and will

LASAGNE NIGHT at La Carbonara 5 September 2013

At the La Carbonara in Kamala the next event will be Thursday 5th September a LASAGNE NIGHT. A choice between 2 different kind of homemade lasagna:

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finish at Bang Wad Reservoir. Application fee is only 199 Baht. Participants will receive a T-shirt. For more information please contact Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket Office Tel: 6676212213 or email tatphuket@tat.or.th.

Girls Go Surfing Day 2013

Vegetarian Lasagna with Mushrooms

6-8 September 2013

Classic Lasagna with Bolognese Sauce

RipCurl’s ‘Girls Go Surfing Day’ sees exclusive activities for 200 girls

and match it with:

who can receive surf training from world class surfers from Austral-

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Glass of house wine for 399thb

ia and Bali. The event is being held from 6-8 September 2013 on the

Soft drink for 329thb

beautiful white sand of Kata Beach in Phuket. Visit the Facebook page

Singha Beer for 349thb

facebook.com/RipCurlThailand to get free tickets and accommodation.

A second event for the third week of September call 086 058 5793 for details and bookings.

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Community & Charity

in Phuket, September 2013

ADOPT A RESCUE DOG TODAY ?

Hi my name is Foxy,

As you can see I live up to my beautiful name, I’m pretty “FOXY “ don’t you think ?

was lucky enough to be rescued from the NE of Thailand close to the border of Cambodia where I was on my way to become another poor dog that would be sold, skinned alive & eaten for dog meat. But thankfully the folks from “DOGGIE HEAVEN” rescue sanctuary saw the torment I was going thru & saved me from going thru this hell.

allow me to regain my trust in the human race again & have a normal life, full of love & compassion. If you can find a place in your home for me, I enjoy the company of other dogs, as long as they are not aggressive or bossy. Please contact: Sherin.peace@ gmail.com or check out the Doggie Heaven website for more photos of other dog meat trade dogs also looking for new homes www.doggieheaven.net

Now I’m safe & recovering from my horrific ordeal at Doggie Heaven in Phuket, getting plenty of love, good food & learning to love again. I’m still a little afraid of humans (especially the ones, I have not come to know) but I’m becoming more relaxed & trusting every day. I love to be held close & cuddled by my new friends at the sanctuary, and think going for a run on the beach every morning is a real treat, because it’s been some time since I’ve had that freedom to run free.

AT DOGGIE HEAVEN WE RESUCE DOGS WHO ARE INJURED, ILL OR NEGLECTED & GIVE THEM WHAT THEY NEED TO RECOVER. WITH THE COMBINATION OF GOOD FOOD, THE RIGHT MEDICINE, LOTS OF LOVE & TIME TO REST, THEY FIND THEMSELVES RECOVERED & READY TO ENJOY LIFE AGAIN - THEN WE DO OUR BEST TO FIND THEM SUITABLE LOVING HOMES.

More than anything I’d love to find a new home with a family who are gentle & will

International Business Association of Phuket September’s Program

Finding the GEMS: Looking at Female Entrepreneurship in Thailand Our September member meeting will feature Ms. Ulrike Guelich, Lecturer and Researcher at the School of Entrepreneurship and Management, Bangkok University, Bangkok. It is at Bangkok University that the School of Entrepreneurship & Management (SEM), Thailand team of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Project is located. The GEM project is the most prestigious observatory on entrepreneurship worldwide and measures and characterizes the scope of entrepreneurial activity, comparing it internationally since 1999. In 2012, 69 economies who represented an estimated 74% of the world’s population and 87% of the world’s GDP took part in the GEM survey. The annual survey is conducted to capture the profiles of the entrepreneurs and the state of the institutions and framework conditions to start up and to grow businesses worldwide. The data is based on two main data sources: Adult Population Survey (APS) and National Expert Survey (NES). You can find Thailand-specific information on entrepreneurial

framework conditions and findings on Thai entrepreneurship in the last GEM Thailand Report.

Ms. Guelich notes that in a global comparison, Thailand has some outstanding features regarding entrepreneurship:

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An equal number (even slightly higher) of men and women entrepreneurs. High entrepreneurship rates in all stages. Highest rate of established business owners. Gender equality in entrepreneurship.

In her presentation, Ms. Guelich will identify possible explanations for this phenomenon in the Thai context, and give some insight from interviews with successful women entrepreneurs in big family businesses in Thailand. We can discuss a wide range of points where Thailand differs from other economies when it comes to entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial attitudes, aspirations and ways to do business. Date Thursday September 12, 2013 Time 6:15 PM Where

Ulrike Guelich Born in Germany, Ms. Guelich is currently a Lecturer and Researcher at the School of Entrepreneurship and Management, Bangkok University, Bangkok. Bangkok University is the oldest and largest private university in Thailand (founded 1962). She is a member of the GEM Thailand team. Ms. Guelich has degrees in Business Administration and Graduate Ceramic Design. She earned two M.B.A.’s: University of Maryland/USA and GSBA Switzerland. She is also an external PhD candidate at the University of Eindhoven. She has 25 years experience as an entrepreneur in Germany, she was founding owner of a handicraft business; led a family-run manufacturing business in the 4th generation, and was head of an IT start-up as supplier to the automotive industry. For more information, visit: http://www.gemconsortium.org/

To be announced check on website http://ibap-phuket.org/

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Lifestyle

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SUDOKU These Sudoku puzzles are pitched at a middle level: not too easy, and not too frustratingly hard, for the average person.

Last month's sudoku answers

Crossword Cross 1: Go beyond; surpass 5: To keep off or out 6: Experts 7: Name of a constellation 10: Bodily organ, a part of digestive system 11: Someone who has won a medal

Down 1: The act of terrorizing 2: Assign 3: Very imposing or impressive 4: Disagreeing 8: Of or pertaining to the nose 9: Of a small or reduced size

Trivia Quiz

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5. How long does it take for the Earth to go around the Sun? 6. Which famous scientist introduced the idea of natural selection?

7. Where is Nollywood, the second biggest movie industry in the world in terms of number of ďŹ lms made?

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8. What is the currency used in Laos?

9. What does AEC stand for?

10. How many stars are there on China's ďŹ&#x201A;ag?

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Lifestyle

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