Pattaya Mail - FRIDAY AUGUST 24 - AUGUST 30, 2018 (Vol. XXVI No. 34) by Pattaya Mail Media Group

Established in 1993

VOL.XXVI No. 34

Pattayaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First English Language Newspaper

FRIDAY AUGUST 24 - AUGUST 30, 2018

26th Year

30 BAHT

What a tangled web we weave

The Provincial Electricity Authority cleaned up messy jumbles of power and utility wires on Soi Khopai 4. They also said they plan a sweeping reorganization of cables to beautify the area. Does this sounds familiar? (Story page 2.)

Escort says oligarch now has tapes on Russia interference Kaweewit Kaewjinda

Anastasia Vashukevich arrives at the Pattaya Provincial Court, Monday, Aug. 20. Vashukevich, from Belarus, who claimed to have information linking Russian interference to the election of President Donald Trump says she no longer has the evidence and will not talk about it. On Monday she pleaded innocent as her trial in Thailand began on charges of soliciting and conspiracy to solicit. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Pattaya, Thailand (AP) A model and escort from Belarus who caused a sensation by claiming to have information linking Russian interference to the election of President Donald Trump said Monday that she no longer has the evidence and will not talk about it. Anastasia Vashukevich, who also uses the name Nastya Rybka, pleaded not guilty to charges of soliciting and conspiracy to solicit in a court appearance in the Thai resort city of Pattaya to prepare for her trial along with seven codefendants. Lawyers will submit legal submissions at

another hearing next week at which the court is expected to set a date for testimony to begin. Vashukevich, Russian selfstyled sex guru Alexander Kirillov and six other people were arrested at a sex training seminar in Pattaya in February and have been in custody ever since. All the defendants, who could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, pleaded not guilty. Vashukevich told The Associated Press that she had turned over audio recordings to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, whose conversations about election interference she claimed to have taped. Continued on page 7

2 FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

VOL. XXVI No. 34

Koh Larn sanitation chief PEA cleans up power lines glosses over trash crisis Jetsada Homklin

The Provincial Electricity Authority cleaned up messy jumbles of power and utility wires on Soi Khopai 4. The Aug. 14 work came after complaints from South Pattaya residents about lowhanging wires, with many fearing they could burst into flames, as so often happens. After the initial cleanup, the PEA planned sweeping reorganization of cables to beautify the area.

Somchai Kothlamkaek Koh Larn’s trash problems are being handled with hopes that the island’s massive garbage backlog could be eliminated by 2020, Pattaya business leaders were told. The Pattaya Business & Tourism Association moved its monthly meeting to Koh Larn on Aug. 17 to see for itself the extent of the resort island’s trash crisis and what is being done to resolve it. Island sanitation chief Itthiphol Nethiyakub Singkornkaew glossed over the severity of the problem, telling members not to worry, it’s all being handled. Itthiphol acknowledged Koh Larn has been overrun with both garbage and sewage-management problems, but claimed measures approved in recent months by the Pattaya City Council are inching toward enactment and will work to solve the problem. Itthiphol said some projects are in the procurement phase while some are at the contract-signing point. In the case of hauling away Koh Larn’s garbage backlog, the terms and prices for a

Koh Larn’s trash problems are being handled with hopes that the island’s massive garbage backlog could be eliminated by 2020, Pattaya business leaders were told.

contractor have been set and are moving toward the bidding stage. He said that once a contractor is hired, the entire backlog can be removed within a year. Itthiphol quickly shifted his focus away from the long-running trash crisis and the bureaucratic red tape slowing down its resolution to other efforts that have more impact on public relations than the real problem. He said the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources is working with

businesses and residents to plant coral to offset the damage done by tourists, particularly sea walker activities popular with Chinese and Korean tourists. He also said a campaign has been launched to encourage businesses to do a better job of separating trash from recyclables, suggesting the effort would be more effective if city hall dispatched officers to enforce it. Itthiphol also suggested installing containers to hide trash from tourists’ view.

Workers from the Provincial Electricity Authority clean up messy jumbles of power and utility wires on Soi Khopai 4.

Yellow storm-warning flags go up on Pattaya beaches Yellow flags went up on Pattayaarea beaches to warn swimmers to take care when tropical storm Bebinca impacted the area.

Yellow flags went up on Pattaya-area beaches to warn swimmers to take care as tropical storm Bebinca impacted the area. The storm moved into Thailand’s North and Northeast Aug. 16-17 with its effects being felt in the East and South. City spokesman Pinit Maneerat said yellow warning flags went up advising caution while swimming. Red flags, by contrast, tell people to stay out of the water. Additional lifeguards also were

dispatched to beaches. Pinit acknowledged that the flags weren’t a perfect system because people either didn’t understand what they meant, didn’t see them or just ignored them. Swimmers even ignored lifeguards who approached them to explain the risk. He said the flags often are spaced far apart with ignorant swimmers thinking that if they go to an area where there is no flag visible it was safe to swim, he said. (PPRD)

Nongprue council slams inaction on trash hauler Warapun Jaikusol The Nongprue Council slammed the sub-district’s Public Health Department for sitting on 30 million baht it was supposed to use to hire a private garbage hauler. The council in 2016 approved Public Health’s request to spend 10 million

baht a year for three years to hire a private firm to haul away garbage in the subdistrict’s Area 1. But three years later still no firm has been hired. At an Aug. 15 meeting, Councilman Somchai Chimwiset demanded that public health Director Surapol Krimprasert explain why the department sat on the funds, depriving other units of funding when it was never used.

Somchai claimed the department tried to hire a contractor, but had to study what other sub-districts did and follow their steps and were never able to find a suitable company. He vowed, however, that if the council grants his request for another 14 million baht for 2019, a company will be hired in short order, as the request also covered removal of hazardous waste.

Soi Banglamung 21/7 to be rebuilt Warapun Jaikusol Banglamung Sub-district will spend 1.6 million baht to overhaul flood-riddled Soi Banglamung 21/7. Approved Aug. 16, the project will see the road rebuilt so that floodwaters

pouring down from Takhiantia flow into a nearby reservoir. The road surface will be redone in concrete with new drainage pipes installed underneath. No date was announced for the start of construction.

VOL. XXVI No. 34

Bali Hai expansion being studied

Sukhumvit Road closures set for Sept. 2-6 An artist’s rendering of the crane being brought in to work on the wheelchair-accessible pedestrian bridge over Sukhumvit.

Warapun Jaikusol Pattaya is mulling three options for vastly expanding Bali Hai Pier to accommodate ferries, passenger boats and more speedboats.

Jetsada Homklin Pattaya is mulling three options for vastly expanding Bali Hai Pier to accommodate ferries, passenger boats and more speedboats. Atirach Kanokwechayan, director of the Chonburi Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, outlined the three options being considered by Consultants of Technology Co. during the project’s second public hearing at the Aiyara Grand Hotel Aug. 15. The consultants, as part of their 20-million-baht contract, will recommend by February the best option for Pattaya based on topographical factors, engineering challenges and impacts on the local environment and economy. All the options would include four

ferry piers, four for passenger boats and eight speedboat piers. In all, the pier could accommodate up to 50,000 people a day over a span of about a half-kilometer. Bali Hai currently serves up to 30,000 people a day. The first option would see construction of a 520-meter pier west of Bali Hai, between the current speedboat anchorages and jetty. Its proximity to the anchorage would create problems for water traffic during construction, however. The second and third options place the new pier east of Bali Hai. Option 2 would be 570 meters long but is far enough from Bali Hai that its construction wouldn’t pose any obstacles to traffic. It also would be able to adjust its docking areas depending

on wind and waves. However, the pier’s location would impact Pattaya’s planned redevelopment of Bali Hai under the Eastern Economic Corridor project. The third option would be the smallest at 470 meters but it would be directly connected to Bali Hai, allowing better coordination of services. However, its proximity also would impact the Bali Hai EEC project. The consultants noted the third option also would require additional construction at Bali Hai before the new pier could be built. Most of meeting attendants seemed to prefer the second and third options, but had questions about facilities and safety. Those questions will be answered at future hearings and by the final report.

Paniadchang neighbors gripe about parking

Condo residents not only clog up the street with parked cars but also block the handicap route.

Warapun Jaikusol Soi Paniadchang residents have had enough of condo owners clogging up their street with parked cars. Residents and business owners occupying the shophouses along the nar-

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 3

PATTAYA MAIL

row street claim that a large condominium hasn’t supplied enough parking for its tenants, and so the tenants are parking on the street. Indeed, a check on Aug. 16 found more than 10 cars and 30 motorcycles taking up both sides of the street, re-

ducing two lanes to one on each side and creating serious traffic congestion. Neighbor Anya Lertkitjawuth said there have been many accidents and wants city hall to come and tow away illegally parked vehicles.

Part of Sukhumvit Road and the Central Road bypass tunnel will be closed intermittently from Sept. 2-6 to allow for construction of a wheelchair-accessible pedestrian bridge. The long-delayed project will hit a major milestone next month when a 400-ton crane truck anchored on the traffic island lifts the 80-ton, 43meter-long prefabricated superstructure onto supports on each side of the busy highway by the Redemptorist School for

Persons with Disabilities. The bridge, equipped with elevators on each side, is expected to open at year-end. Engineers also will use the period to remove the old bridge in front of Pattaya School No. 5. From Sept. 2-6, the southbound side of the Central Road bypass tunnel will be closed from 7 p.m., although the surface-level parallel road will remain open. On Sept. 3 only, northbound tunnel traffic will be closed from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., with the surface road remaining open.

On Sept. 6, all of Sukhumvit – both sides of the tunnel and the surface roads – will be closed at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., respectively, until midnight. Coming off Highway 7, no left toward central Pattaya will be allowed, although motorists can turn right to North Road or make a U-turn and travel via the railway-parallel road toward Sattahip. Northbound, Sukhumvit will be closed at the Index Living Mall with turns on to Soi Siam Country Club will be allowed. For more details, questions or updates, call the Pattaya Call Center at 1337.

4 FRIDAYAUGUST 24, 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

Half-brother arrested for incestuous rape attempt

VOL. XXVI No. 34

Monk, teens busted for eating meth

Teerarak Suthathiwong The half-brother of a Bangkok University student has been arrested for trying to rape his sibling and stealing her iPhone. Manoch Jityim, 29, confessed to the attempted rape and robbery of his 18-yearold half-sister Aug. 15 at their home in the Jomtien Garden Village development. He and friend Oatthaphon Sulaiman, 39, also were charged with illegal drug use. The mother of both victim and attacker, Nongyao Theppitak, 48, called police after getting a call from Manoch that his sister had been tied up and super glue dropped in one of her eyes. Nongyao, who had been out running an errand, returned home to find her daughter safe and telling a harrowing tale. She said she was sleeping when a man wearing a bandana over his face came into her room and punched her in the stomach. He then tied her hands with bras and feet with a phone charger cable

Manoch Jityim (center) and Oatthaphon Sulaiman (right) were charged with illegal drug use, with Manoch receiving an extra charge for attempted rape.

before starting to rape her. She pleaded for the wouldbe rapist to spare her and just take her belongings. He did and fled. Manoch told police he found his sister when he returned from a run to a convenience store. Police found the story fishy after hearing that two dogs in the yard never barked at any intruder. Both Manoch and Oatthaphon, who had been staying at the house for a few days while working construction in Pattaya, were

drug tested and failed. During interrogation, Manoch confessed to the attempted rape, police said. He blamed drugs and alcohol for his behavior. Despite Manoch being her son from her first marriage, Nongyao told police to fully prosecute him for attacking her daughter from her second marriage. The victim was treated for her eye injury at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya and normal sight was restored.

2nd Chinese e-waste plant raided in Takhiantia Boonlua Chatree

Banglamung District Chief Naris Niramaiwong looks suitably disgusted to find electronic waste in Takhiantia.

Another Chinese-run factory in Takhiantia has been raided for illegally importing electronic waste. Banglamung District Chief Naris Niramaiwong led Chonburi Industrial Department officials and police in the operation at the unnamed plant in Takhiantia’s Moo 4 village Aug. 17. Two unidentified Chinese in charge of the plant and seven illegal migrant workers were arrested. Officials arrived to find piles of plastic and electronic scraps from computers as well as bags of crushed electronic supplies. The operators were charged with running a business with no license, handling hazardous materials without a permit and using an unpermitted building. The raid came two months after another Chinese run ewaste plant, DK Plastic (Thailand) in Takhiantia was raided and shut down.

Prawit Pankaew (left) and two teenagers were arrested for getting high and carrying a gun onto temple grounds.

Patcharapol Panrak A Sattahip monk and two teenagers were arrested for getting high and carrying a gun onto temple grounds. Najomtien Moo 1 village chief Supoj Inyam led police to a local temple where Prawit Pankaew, 22, Paisan Srimaya, 19, and a 15-year-old were taken into custody.

Fellow monks turned Prawit in to authorities after spotting the newly ordained monk inviting the teens into his dormitory room and using drugs. Police recovered no narcotics, but did find drug paraphernalia in the room. Prawit confessed that he’d only been a monk for about three weeks and had

a drug habit. So he had the teens bring him crystal methamphetamine inside balls of sticky rice and the three of them ate it, rather than smoke it, to avoid detection. Police said the 15-year-old also confessed to giving crystal meth-laced rice to monks as they collected alms.

Burglars hit Huay Yai restaurant owned by cop’s wife Jetsada Homklin Burglars picked the wrong noodle shop to rob recently, not realizing the Huay Yai restaurant was owned by a police captain’s wife. The suspects broke into the Sunflower Sprouts Noodle shop around 2 a.m. Aug. 14, getting away with about 10,000 baht cash and several gold amulets. But they took their time, swigging a couple of Cokes and smoking cigarettes before leaving. Owner Lin Onsoam, wife of Huay Yai Pol. Capt. Praw Onsoam, said she never dreamed anyone would break into the Soi Nong Maikaen 9 restaurant due to her police connection and

CCTV caught video of area thieves who stole a pink motorbike and who police consider to be their main suspects in the noodle shop theft.

the fact it was only 100 meters from the Nongprue Police Station. Police said two young thieves stole a pink motorbike just down the street a couple of days earlier, but

were uncertain if it was the same pair that burglarized the noodle shop. In any case, police are out to help one of their own and are making extra efforts to find the thieves.

Bali Hai official caught on video taking bribe Boonlua Chatree A Pattaya City Hall official is under investigation for demanding a bribe from a littering tourist after being caught red-handed on video at Bali Hai Pier. In the video clip posted to various Facebook pages, the unnamed Special Operations Unit commander in charge of Bali Hai is seen taking telling a tourist to pay him 1,000 baht for littering near the South Pattaya Pier. He then pockets the money without issuing a receipt. Komkrit Pollavichid, speaking for the head of the Special

Operation Unit, said tourists must pay fines at city hall only and the money goes into the city treasury. In this case, the money was divvied up amongst the official’s coworkers. A review board has been given the case and, if found guilty, the officer can be suspended or fired. Mayor Anan Charoenchasri said the incident smeared Pattaya’s image, but defended the officer, claiming he told the tourist to pay the fine at city hall but the tourist wanted to pay on the spot. Fines for littering go as high as 20,000 baht, he added.

sponsored by

Massic Travel

Across 1 Frightened (6) 4 Language of the Middle East (6) 8 Move smoothly (5) 9 Endanger (7) 10 Cowboy’s hat (7) 11 Trap (5) 12 Policeman’s club (9) 17 Confess (5) 19 Eminent (7) 21 Real (7) 22 New England state (5) 23 Brought up (6) 24 Rider in horse-race (6)

Down 1 Summer month (6) 2 Clothing (7) 3 Thoughts (5) 5 Retort (7) 6 Asian country (5) 7 Pacified (6) 9 Freedom from guilt (9) 13 Disentangle (7) 14 Golf club (7) 15 Exploding firework (6) 16 Cure (6) 18 Miraculous food (5) 20 Musical speed (5)

Last week’s answers Across: 1 Hang, 3 Ecstatic, 9 Gestapo, 10 Rodeo, 11 Abyss, 12 Riddle, 14 Around, 16 Adored, 19 Python, 21 Bride, 24 Expel, 25 Origami, 26 Swan song, 27 Here. Down: 1 Hogmanay, 2 Nasty, 4 Choirs, 5 Tired, 6 Toddler, 7 Clog, 8 Raisin, 13 Adhesive, 15 Olympia, 17 Dublin, 18 Inborn, 20 Hills, 22 Image, 23 Lens.

Ten-Minute Sudoku An easy Sudoku puzzle that should not take long to complete. The rules of Sudoku are simple. Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Each row must contain one of each digit. So must each column and each 3x3 box. Answer next week.

Last week’s answers:

No. 211

Pawn shop buys violin for $50, finds out it’s worth $250,000 Somerville, Mass. (AP) - A violin bought by a Massachusetts pawn shop for $50 has ended up being worth about 5,000 times that. WFXT-TV reports a new employee at the LBC Boutique and Loan in Somerville had no idea what he was buying when he paid for the Ferdinando Gagliano violin, which was handcrafted in 1759 and is worth $250,000. Store manager Dylan McDermitt says the bows alone are worth $16,000 to $18,000. Police say the violin was stolen during a house break-in and has since been returned to its rightful owner. They say the seller had no criminal record and they’re still investigating. McDermitt says in the future shop employees are going to ask people who bring in violins to play them so they know the instruments are theirs.

VOL. XXVI No. 34

Answers next week.

VOL. XXVI No. 34

PATTAYA MAIL

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018

Armored dinosaur with spiky head unveiled at Utah museum Lindsay Whitehurst Salt Lake City (AP) - A dinosaur that was covered in bony armor from its spiky head to its clubbed tail has been unveiled at a museum in Utah. The species of ankylosaur was a squat plant-eater that roamed southern Utah on four legs about 76 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous Period. At that time, the desert state was hot and humid, covered with slow-moving streams and

rivers as well as large conifer trees, paleontologist Randall Irmis said. It was about as long as a large alligator and stood at a height that would have been about waist-high for a tall human. It likely used its distinctive clubbed tail and armor for protection, though they could also have been used for display. The fossil unveiled last week at the Natural History Museum of Utah was first discovered in 2008 in the Grand Staircase-Escalante

Nationa l M o n u m e n t , a rich dinosaur repository in southern Utah. The fossil was discovered on the Kaiparowits Formation, a thick layer of sandstone that also has vast coal reserves inside a sprawling national monument that was one of two President Donald Trump ordered downsized last year. The spot where the fossil was found remains within Grand Staircase-Escalante boundaries, though areas that are now outside the boundaries also have fossil The heavily ornamented skull of an ankylosaur is shown before its unveiling at the museum in Salt Lake City. The ankylosaur, Latin name Akainacephalus johnsoni, roamed southern Utah on four legs about 76 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous Period. (Natural History Museum of Utah via AP)

This artist rendering from the Natural History Museum of Utah shows an ankylosaur, a squat plant-eater that was covered in bony armor from its spiky head to its clubbed tail. (Natural History Museum of Utah via AP)

potential, Irmis said. Researchers were expecting i t t o h a v e s m o o t h bony armor on its skull like other North American ankylosaurs, but were surprised to find evidence that it instead had spiky armor on its head and snout, similar to fossils found in Asia. Paleontologists believe the

animals migrated to North America several times over the eons when lowered sea levels allowed them to cross a land bridge. The species was dubbed Akainacephalus johnsoni to recognize Randy Johnson, a retired chemist and museum volunteer who spent hundreds of hours painstakingly

freeing the skull from rock and debris. Along with a complete skull, the fossil also includes the distinctive tail club, large parts of its spinal vertebral column and parts of its body armor, including two neck rings and spiked armor plates, the museum said in a statement.

Palestinian teens reach finals of Silicon Valley app pitch Mohammed Daraghmeh Nablus, West Bank (AP) Four Palestinian high school friends are heading to California to pitch their mobile app about fire prevention to Silicon Valley’s tech leaders, after winning a slot in the finals of a worldwide competition among more than 19,000 teenage girls. For the 11th graders from the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the ticket of admission to the World Pitch Summit signals a particularly dramatic leap. They come from middle class families that value education, but opportunities have been limited because of the omnipresent Israeli-Palestinian conflict, prevailing norms of patriarchy in their traditional society and typically underequipped schools with outdated teaching methods. “We are excited to travel in a plane for the first time in our lives, meet new people and see a new world,” said team member Wasan al-Sayed, 17. “We are excited to be in the most prestigious IT community in the world, Silicon Valley, where we can meet interesting people and see how the new world works.” Twelve teams made it to the finals of the “Technovation Challenge” in San Jose, California, presenting apps that

tackle problems in their communities. The Palestinian teens compete in the senior division against teams from Egypt, the United States, Mexico, India and Spain, for scholarships of up to $15,000. The competition, now in its ninth year, is run by Iridescent, a global nonprofit offering opportunities to young people, especially girls, through technology. The group said 60 percent of the U.S. participants enroll in additional computer science courses after the competition, with 30 percent majoring in that field in college, well above the national rate among female U.S. college students. Two-thirds of international participants show an interest in technology-related courses, the group said. Palestinian Education Minister Sabri Saidam counts on technology - along with a new emphasis on vocational training - to overhaul Palestinian schools, where many students still learn by rote in crowded classrooms. Youth unemployment, particularly among university graduates, is a central problem across the Arab world, in part because of a demographic “youth bulge.” Last year, unemployment among Palestinian college graduates under the age of 30 reached 56 percent, including 41 percent in

In this Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018 photo, Tamara Awaysa, 17, left, Wassan alSayyed, 17, center and Massa Halawa, 16, right, pose for a photo with their mentor Yamama Shakaa in the West Bank city of Nablus. The four Palestinian high school friends made it to the finals of a worldwide app competition among more than 19,000 teens. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser)

the West Bank and 73 percent in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. Unemployment is particularly high among female university graduates, in part because young women are expected to marry and raise children, while young men are considered the main breadwinners. However, employers also complain that graduates studying outdated or irrelevant courses often lack the needed skills

for employment. Saidam said Palestinian schools have received 15,000 computers in the last couple of years. His ministry has also established 54 bookless “smart schools” for grades one to six where students use laptops and learn by doing, including educational trips and involvement with their society. Meanwhile, the Technovation Challenge has already been a life-changing experience for al-Sayed and her teammates,

Zubaida al-Sadder, Masa Halawa and Tamara Awaisa. They are now determined to pursue careers in technology. “Before this program, we had a vague idea about the future,” said al-Sayed, speaking at a computer lab at An Najah University in her native Nablus, the West Bank’s second largest city. “Now we have a clear idea. It helped us pick our path in life.” The teens first heard about the competition a few months ago from an IT

teacher at their school in a middle-class neighborhood in Nablus, where IT classes are a modest affair, held twice a week, with two students to a computer. The girls, friends since 10th grade, each had a laptop at home though, and worked with Yamama Shakaa, a local mentor provided by the competition organizers. The teens “did everything by themselves, with very few resources,” said Shakaa. The team produced a virtual reality game, “Be a firefighter,” to teach fire prevention skills. The subject is particularly relevant in some parts of the Palestinian territories, such as the Gaza Strip, where a border blockade by Israel and Egypt - imposed after the takeover of the Islamic militant group Hamas in 2007 - has led to hours-long daily power cuts and the widespread use of candles and other potential fire hazards. The teens now hope to expand their app to include wildfire prevention. They will also present a business and marketing plan at the California pitching session. After the competition, they will give the app to the Palestinian Education Ministry for use in schools. “This prize has changed our lives,” said al-Sayed.

12 FRIDAYAUGUST 24, 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

VOL. XXVI No. 34

Growling Swan comes to the rescue - again

Students and their director say thank you to The Growling Swan.

William Macey There was an urgent appeal, which came via Noy of the YWCA, to provide water filters to a school just outside Pattaya, and as usual, The Growling Swan was there to help solve the problem.

Not many of those living in the area are aware that there are 90 plus schools in and around Pattaya; big, small and medium schools with the number of pupils starting at 140 rising to 2,500 in the city centre, but the majority are tucked away off

the beaten track in a small village unseen by most of us. Many of these schools do not have access to clean drinking water and this has to be purchased by the student’s families or the school. If there are 2 or 3 children in the family this

Pattaya artists teach school drawing class

Children demonstrate their training exercises.

could amount to many hundreds of baht per month and in one case, the school provided water for the students at a cost of 2,000 baht per week. These are funds that could, otherwise, be used for essential items around the home or school but there is nothing more important for the basis of a healthy body than access to drinking water and this is what we were doing at Ban Banglamung School.

Peter Grey and his members of The Growling Swan provided the funds to have commercial water filters, with UV technology, installed for which Apinporn and her staff were delighted. An additional feature of drinking water in a small village is that families can bring along a large bottle when collecting their children and fill the bottle thereby saving much needed funds for the family.

Pupils start at this school at the age of three until twelve years when they leave to attend senior school. All the boys from the age of 5 learn Thai boxing techniques, a demonstration of which was performed by many of the children. The guests were invited to a delicious lunch with the children and staff which rounded off a very enjoyable and rewarding morning.

HHN plays ‘child protection cards’ at Darasamutr School

HHNT hosted a day of child protection card games to train students to spot and fend off human trafficking and others seeking to exploit them.

Jetsada Homklin The Pattaya Independent Artists group taught Pattaya School No. 7 students the basics of drawing to spur the growth of young artists.

Jetsada Homklin The Pattaya Independent Artists group taught Pattaya School No. 7 students the basics of drawing to spur the growth of young artists. Group member Chat Jayawong led the Aug. 16 class for about 50 students. The class was organized

with the help of the Sanctuary of Truth, which has an ongoing program to enhance child learning and brain development via the arts. Chat encouraged the kids to see the beauty of nature and to pass it on via their artwork. He said the course also helps budding artists

organize their thoughts step-by-step and improve concentration. Moreover, the training exercised skills for use of hands and fingers, for instance, writing and drawing resulting in developing the brain. It reinforced children’s confidence to be assertive in thinking and drawing.

The Human Help Network Thailand hosted a day of child protection card games to train Darasamutr students to spot and fend off human

trafficking and others seeking to exploit them. HHN Drop-In Center Manager Pirun Noiimjai led the outreach trip to the school Aug. 10. The card game, which makes teaching prevention

The child protection card game gives kids knowledge about preventing abduction and exploitation through questions and answers.

an enjoyable experience for youths, is funded through a 243,000-baht grant from Chonburi Province. The child protection card game gives kids knowledge about preventing abduction and exploitation through questions and answers. Youths also learn survival skills in cases of emergencies or when faced with adversity. At Darasamutr School, 62 grade 10-11 students took part in a simulated robbery scenario and answered questions about children’s rights. After the activity, children summarized the knowledge they gained. The school received two sets of cards to teach future students.

VOL. XXVI No. 34

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 13

PATTAYA MAIL

Phuket steps up safety measures at 24 piers, marinas Phuket province has enhanced safety measures at 24 piers and marinas throughout the island province as a Phuket Model for safe marine tourism. Provincial Governor of Phuket Noraphat Plodthong said the safety measures at 24 piers and marinas have

been enhanced to better safeguard tourists. The enhanced measures include the introduction of a common messaging group and mutual operational report forms which include information about responsible officials at each pier, along with their telephone numbers.

The provincial governor said all agencies will focus on the importance of alerting possible dangers to tourist boats and tourists, including rough sea warnings, with clear messages sent to all boats by government agencies. Such notifications will be determined by boat

Bang Saray plans cultural contests, market

captains for safe navigation. Phuket province will upgrade the safety measures for marine tourism leading up to the making of the Phuket Model, given the enhancements to the officials’ capabilities, rescue equipment, disaster warning systems and disaster database. (NNT)

TAT holds festival to boost travel to 55 secondary cities This weekend, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) wraps up an event to promote tourism in 55 secondary provinces by showcasing the uniqueness of each area. During a press conference on the TAT’s organization of the upcoming “Thailand Minor Cities Tourism Festival”, Sujira Jongchansitto,

the TAT’s Deputy Governor for Tourism Products and Business, stated that the event will familiarize visitors with the culture, traditions, local wisdom and travel routes of each of the 55 secondary cities across Thailand. With the objective of drawing more tourists to the areas, the fair is expected to

help distribute tourism income to local communities, fulfilling the government’s goal of reducing social and economic disparities. The event will offer visitors a glimpse of each area’s way of life and culture. For example, there will be a replica of the Phaya Si Phuchong Nakharat Monument, which

LONDON

EVA HEATHROW EVA AIR ELITE ECONOMY THAI AIRWAYS BRITISH LON EDI MAN NCL GLA BRITISH LON EDI MAN NCL GLA ETIHAD AIRWAYS FINN AIR QATAR AIRWAYS

18000 37500 24000 13500 14000 8000 11000 11000

++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++

3M 3M 21D 12M

Warapun Jaikusol

is a landmark of Mukdahan province in the Northeast, a demonstration of the Salak Yom merit-making ceremony of the North and a simulated paddy field in the central region. The Thailand Minor Cities Tourism Festival runs through August 26 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. (NNT)

Destination ECONOMY PRICE FROM VALID .

Bang Saray is promoting its cultural highlights through art, photo and music competitions.

BUSINESS PRICE FROM VALID .

82000 ++

www.massictravel.net

++ ++ ++ ++ ++

12M

1M 1M 6M

75000 ++ 69000 ++ 52000 ++

12M 12M 2M

1M 12M

88000 ++ 91000 ++

6M 12M

++ ++ ++ ++

7D 14D 1M 14D

11000 ++

16000 ++ 16800 ++

1M 14D

7500 ++ 6000 ++ 16000 ++

14D 12M 14D

29000 ++

++ ++ ++ ++

1M 3M 3M 3M

86000 ++ 59000 ++

1M 3M PREMIUM

9000 ++ 14000 ++ 13000 ++

12M 12M 12M

43000 ++

12M

49000 ++

2M BY4SEP 1M 12M BY2SEP

77000 28000 60000 71000 74000

ECO PREMIUM

2M BY 4SEP 12M 2M BY2SEP

DUBLIN/GENEVA /FRANKFURT FINN AIR (GVA) FINNAIR (DUB) GULF AIR (FRA)

13000 ++ 12000 ++ 7500 ++

SYDNEY MELBOURE BRISBANE THAI EMIRATES

23000 ++ 22000 ++

SINGAPORE/HONGKONG CATHAY (SINGAPORE) ROYAL JORDANIAN (HKG) EMIRATES (HONGKONG) SINGAPORE AIRLINES

4700 3800 6400 5800

Bang Saray is promoting its cultural highlights through art, photo and music competitions. The Chonburi Provincial Cultural Office and Bang Saray Community Aug. 11 announced seven events and programs to spur tourism and generate more income for the city. Competitions include a

painting contest on the theme of “Telling Bang Saray’s history for future sustainability”, an essay contest on the theme of “Bang Saray: My Home”, and a photo contest capturing “Bang Saray’s smiles”. Music also plays a big part, with both country music and dance contests, plus a battle of the bands. Bang Saray is also running an open-air market and walk-run.

CHINA VISA ASSISTANCE SERVICE THAI PASSPORT HOLDERS 5 WORKING DAYS 3,600.EUROPEAN PASSPORT HOLDERS 5 WORKING DAYS 6,400.Need: Passport, 2”x2” photos Permanent residence permit/Work Permit/Retirement visa ALSO. Assist with Vietnam. Myanmar,India visas. Application assistance for US, UK, Schengan visa ADVISE ON ALL THAI LEGAL MATTERS BUSINESS REGRISTRATION WORK PERMIT EXTENSION OF VISA ETC

JAPAN/KOREA HONGKONG AIRLINES (NRT) JEJU AIR(ICN) THAI AIRWAYS (NRT/HND/OSA)

USA ALL NIPPON AIRLINES (LAX) CATHAY PACIFIC (LAX) EVA AIR (LAX/SFO) EVA LAX/SFO PREMIUM ECO

16500 20000 23000 56000

AFRICA EGYPT AIR (JNB) EGYPT AIR (CPT) KENYA AIRWAYS (LOS)

FARES SHOWN ARE INFORMATIONAL AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. " ++ " DENOTES TAXES & SURCHARGES AND NOT INCLUDED IN THE FARES. VISIT US FORLATEST ALL INCLUSIVE OPTIONS. FARES AND CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTOCE

ALLFARES ROUND TRIP UNLESS STATED WE OPEN : MON-FRI 09:30 - 18:00 | SAT 09:30 - 16:00 | SUNDAY CLOSED. |

14 FRIDAY AUGUST 24 , 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

VOL. XXVI No. 34

Prodigious talent

Leonard Bernstein in 1955.

A hundred years ago on Sunday 25th August 1918, a boy was born to a UkrainianJewish couple in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The child was to become a composer, conductor, author, music educator and pianist. At the peak of his career he was one of the most astonishing and dazzling personalities in the world of classical music. He was described by the music critic Donal Henahan of The New York Times as “one of

the most prodigiously talented and successful musicians in American history.” I am referring of course to Leonard Bernstein, who at birth was named Louis at the insistence of his grandmother. His parents had always called him Leonard and he legally changed his name during his teenage years. His grandmother didn’t object, partly because she had already died. To his many friends and colleagues, he was

always known as “Lenny”. Bernstein (BURN-styne) began piano tuition at an early age and in his late teens was accepted at Harvard University where he majored in music. He later attended the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia and began conducting studies with Fritz Reiner. At the age of twenty-five, Bernstein was appointed assistant conductor to the New York Philharmonic. His lucky break came in November 1943. The guest conductor Bruno Walter suddenly contracted influenza before a Carnegie Hall concert. Bernstein was called in at short notice and without time for rehearsal conducted a challenging programme of music by Schumann, Miklós Rózsa, Wagner and Richard Strauss. At the end of the concert, which was broadcast nationally Bernstein received a standing ovation. His brilliant conducting career was launched. His initial reputation as a conductor rested partly on his eleven-year stint with the NewYork Philharmonic. During his career he conducted some of the world’s leading orchestras, mostly frequently the Boston Symphony, the Israel Philharmonic, the Vienna Philharmonic, the London Symphony and the Orchestre National de

France. There were many others. He returned to the New York Philharmonic almost every year and during the 1970s toured with them to Europe and Asia. Bernstein was a gifted teacher and had a passion for music education. His television lectures on classical music began in the 1950s and continued for the rest of his life. Of course, Bernstein is also known as a successful composer with many works to his credit including three symphonies, a huge amount of music for orchestra along with music for film and theatre. He’s best known for his opera West Side Story, which was a re-working of the Romeo and Juliet theme but set in New York City. The song lyrics were written by 27-yearold Stephen Sondheim.

Ludwig van Beethoven (17701827): Symphony No. 4 in B flat, Op. 60. Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, cond. Leonard Bernstein (Duration: 40:56; Video: 1080p HD) Bernstein conducted all the Mahler symphonies with the Vienna Philharmonic as well as the complete symphonies of Beethoven, Brahms and Schumann. This

performance was filmed in 1978 and it’s preceded by a fascinating short talk by Bernstein himself. There are Japanese subtitles which you might find helpful and for reasons which are not entirely obvious, the title sequence is accompanied by the opening bars of the fifth symphony. This work dates from the summer of 1806 and after the long and mysterious introduction it transforms into a sunny, light and cheerful work. In many ways, much of the music seems to look back to the previous century and recalls the symphonies of Haydn with whom Beethoven had studied ten years earlier. It’s probably the least known of the nine symphonies and rather overlooked because it stands between two other major and weighty works, the Third Symphony (known as the Eroica ) and the mighty Fifth Symphony with its iconic four-note opening theme. The work has a remarkably beautiful slow movement which caused Hector Berlioz to remark that it was the work of the Archangel Michael. I’ll leave you to judge that for yourself, but Bernstein gives a compelling performance and brings out the

lightness and grace of this most attractive work. The last movement is taken at a terrific pace and really sparkles with energy.

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937): Piano Concerto in G. Leonard Bernstein (pno) Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. (Duration: 23:48; Video: 480p) Bernstein’s fame as a conductor has overshadowed his skill as a remarkable pianist. He conducts the orchestra from the piano in this colourful work, which he had twice recorded a good many years earlier. So often this concerto played in a reserved French style; polite and demure. Not so with Lenny! Although some people might find his approach a bit brash, he brings another dimension to the work and emphasizes the colour, brilliance and excitement in the outer movements yet brings poignant depth and passionate intensity to the poetic slow movement. Yes, I know there are some minor flaws but as far as I’m concerned, this is a performance to treasure.

To watch these YouTube videos, either use your Smartphone to read the QR codes or go to this article online, click on the “live” links and go direct to the videos. If you have a laptop, sound quality can be improved significantly by using headphones or external speakers.

Joshua Cohen’s ‘Attention’ demands your whole focus Rob Merrill If curiosity is a writer’s greatest innate gift, Joshua Cohen may be America’s greatest living writer. Or maybe just the most focused. His first collection of non-fiction, emblazoned with the word “Attention” four times in bold font like crime scene tape on the cover, is dazzling in its scope, but, oh the irony, it’s also very hard to get through. There are 46 pieces here, about everything from the Ringling Bros. circus to Bernie Sanders. And those are just a couple of recognizable topics. Throw in deep dives about Czech writer Bohumil Hrabal, 1936 German Olympian Helene Mayer, and 29 pages about the author’s journey to Azerbaijan in search of wisdom from the “Mountain Jews” living in the Caucasus mountains, and what you have is a hodgepodge of writing that makes your head spin. Digested in very small doses — an essay per night before bed, say, or a short one on the john — it will still take you weeks to reach the end of this book. And when you get there, you’ll probably have forgotten how Hrabal redeemed Socialist Realism. Still, writing like this does deserve some praise. Cohen

truly commits to his subjects, dropping knowledge and literary criticism all over the place. On Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa’s juxtaposition of natives and conquerors: “He has always believed that one tradition can, and does, reinforce the other, but it seems that his belief gutters out when the indigenous becomes the popular.” The whole book is like that, filled with topics that will be foreign to most readers, forcing them to really engage if they want to comprehend any of it. Despite the author’s disdain for our modern society of distraction, it also helps to have Google close at hand. Some context before each piece may have helped. When and why did Cohen write this? Was it published somewhere or scribbled in a journal? The best bits, for this reviewer, are the “From the Diaries” pages between pieces. Here’s one of my favorites, titled “WHY I’VE NEVER HAD SEX IN HUNGARY: Mom calls me in Budapest: ‘Bring me back that paprika paste. The kind in the squeeze tube. Aren’t all the women beautiful? Don’t they all look like me?’” If you enjoyed Cohen’s singular novel “Book of Numbers,” you’ll find essays here to love, too. You’ll just have to work at it. (AP)

VOL. XXVI No. 34

PATTAYA MAIL

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 15

Shark thriller ‘The Meg’ goes deep, stays shallow But the main draw in “The Meg” is obviously the giant shark which, after years stuck at the bottom of the sea, is awfully hungry. There are the expected close scrapes, surprisingly good production design, PG-13 rated chompings and fluctuating levels of even giant-sharkmovie plausibility. What is it about sharks that inspires such absurdity in plots? Much of “The Meg” aims for a familiar popcorn mix of frights and ridiculousness that may well do the trick for cheap August thrills, or those who

Jake Coyle Los Angeles (AP) - We’re going to need a bigger boat for all these shark movies. On the tail of “The Shallows,” ‘’47 Meters Down,” ‘’Dark Tide” and, of course, the seminal “Sharknado,” comes “The Meg,” the latest in a growing school of shark movies, all of which, to varying degrees, use our fond memories of “Jaws” as bait to reel us back in the water again. The hook on this one? Bigger shark. To my disappointment, the title of “The Meg” does not refer to Meg Ryan (though it’s nice to imagine an action movie revolving around Jason Statham making precarious escapes from the “When Harry Met Sally...” star). No, the titular Meg of Jon Turteltaub’s thriller is the Megalodon, which sounds like either a “Transformers” character or a heavy metal band. It is, in fact, a prehistoric underwater dinosaur, a kind of supersized shark that went extinct more than 2 million years ago. According to scientists, they could grow up to 60 feet long. According to Hollywood producers, it’s more like 75 feet or more. In “The Meg,” a Megalodon’s dorsal fin sticking out from

This image shows (foreground from left) Page Kennedy, Ruby Rose, Li Bingbing, Jason Statham and Cliff Curtis in a scene from the film, “The Meg.” (Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)

the water looks from afar like a catamaran. Naturally, history could not keep such a predator so perfect for today’s movies all to itself, especially when one could be strategically found somewhere in the Pacific, conveniently close to the world’s second largest movie market, China. Based on Steve Alten’s “Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror,” ‘’The Meg” has been in development for some two decades, only to finally emerge as AmericanChinese hybrid production. A state-of-the-art underwater research facility, bankrolled by a cocky young billionaire (Rainn Wilson), uncovers a deeper realm of the Mariana Trench that has for centuries been separated

from the rest of the ocean by a cloudy, cold membrane. Soon after a research expedition pushes through the layer in a submersible, they are attacked by an unseen creature, cutting them off from the base above. For the rescue mission, 11,000 meters down, the team reluctantly turns to the only expert at such a deep dive: Jonas Taylor (Statham). The chief researcher, Dr. Minway Zhang (Winston Chao), elects to quickly bring Taylor out of retirement (he’s living above a bar in Thailand) against the warnings of Dr. Heller (Robert Taylor), who believes Taylor was reckless in an earlier deep-water nuclear submarine rescue where as many died as lived.

Statham, the sleek, gravelly voiced action star, is lured back underwater because one of the three people trapped — Lori (Jessica McNamee) — happens to be his ex-wife. With remarkably little trouble, he goes from boozing in Thailand to easily piloting a vessel straight down to the seafloor. Statham, sometimes a one-man show, here has a fairly large ensemble around him, one assembled to appeal to moviegoers both East and West. Chinese actress Li Bingbing stars as the divorced single-mother daughter of Dr. Zhang, and Taylor’s love interest. Also in the mix as crew members are Ruby Rose (“Orange is the New Black”) and Page Kennedy.

Paul Walker’s brothers open to ‘Fast’ franchise return Ryan Pearson Los Angeles (AP) — Nearly five years after Paul Walker’s death, his brothers say they’re open to playing his character again in the “Fast and Furious” franchise. Producers asked Caleb and Cody Walker to fill in for their brother and help complete “Furious 7” after he died in a fiery off-set car crash in November 2013. His face was digitally superimposed onto his brothers’ performances for scenes that Walker had not yet shot and in a modified ending in which his character Brian O’Conner drives off into the sunset. The character remains alive in the fictional “Fast” universe and is mentioned twice in 2017’s “The Fate of the Furious.” “I just hope we get to — I don’t know — have a little cameo and bring Paul back to save the day and I get to help create that again,” Caleb Walker, 40, said in an interview this month.

In this Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 photo, Cody Walker (left), Adrian Buitenhuis (center) and Caleb Walker pose for a portrait in Los Angeles, in promotion of the documentary film “I Am Paul Walker.” (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)

“That’s my dream and I hope we get to do that in one of the future movies.” “I think there could potentially be a way to do it. But i t w o u l d t a k e a lot of thought and it’d have to be tasteful. It would have to be tasteful,” Cody Walker, 30, said in the interview. “He was the real deal, the real car guy. And in his absence, I — you know — I think it’s

lost its way in a big way.” Caleb and Cody Walker were promoting “I Am Paul Walker,” a new one-hour d o c u m entary about the actor’s childhood, family and career directed by Adrian Buitenhuis. It premiered last weekend on the Paramount Network. Both Walker brothers became fathers for the first time last year and live in

Southern California. They have not re-watched the full “Furious 7” film since attending the premiere in April 2015. “It’s kind of creepy sometimes when you’re like, ‘Oh, that’s me.’ It doesn’t feel right,” Caleb Walker said. “I think one day, when our kids are little older and we are able to share that experience with them and be like, ‘Hey look, this is your uncle Paul. He was the greatest guy in the world and here we are being able to portray him and finish up this movie for him.’ That’s when I think it will really hit that I think it was really worth it and special and all that. But in the meantime, it’s still a little conflicted.” Walker was 40 years old when the Porsche Carrera GT he was riding in spun out of control, struck three trees and burst into flames on a street in Santa Clarita, California. The next scheduled film in the “Fast” franchise is a spin-off featuring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. It’s set for release next year.

pine for, say, “Deep Blue Sea.” “The Meg” is best when it acknowledges its derivativeness, just one more silly shark movie in an ocean full of them. Its finest moment is when Statham, having willingly jumped into the water near the Megalodon, channels Dory and murmurs to himself: “Just keep swimming.” “The Meg,” a Warner Bros. release, is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for action/peril, bloody images and some language. Running time: 113 minutes. Two stars out of four.

His name is Idris Elba, but will he be first black Bond?

British actor Idris Elba. (AP Photo)

London (AP) — British actor Idris Elba is stoking speculation he may take over the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig steps aside, offering an enigmatic Twitter post that fueled the buzz about him becoming the first black Bond. The star of shows such as “The Wire” and “Luther” posted an artistic selfie under the words “my name’s Elba, Idris Elba,” echoing the

spy’s famous catchphrase. American film producer Antoine Fuqua stoked longrunning speculation about Elba taking on the role recently when he told Britain’s Daily Star that Bond movie boss Barbara Broccoli had said “it is time” for a nonwhite actor to play agent 007. But before fans go overboard, Elba posted another tweet a few hours later saying, “Don’t believe the HYPE ....”

16 FRIDAY AUGUST 24 , 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

VOL. XXVI No. 34

Jimi Hendrix: ‘Hendrix In The West’ mott@pattayamail.com Released just over two years after Jimi Hendrix’s tragic death, this album represents probably the finest collection of his live work. Quite why it is called “Hendrix in the West” has always been a bit of a mystery, as it is a compilation of live recording from various locations including the Royal Albert Hall in London, San Diego Sports Arena, Berkley Community Theatre, and the Isle of Wight. But the album just gleams with quality. Not only is the music out of this world, but the atmosphere given off by Hendrix’s chat to the audience is also spellbinding. For the opening song the band come on stage still tuning up, with the man himself claiming to have been asleep two minutes before hitting

the stage. They then open up with a jammed version of the British national anthem, with Hendrix demanding everybody get to their feet. This is followed by The Beatles “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Heart Clubs Band”, first played by Hendrix in front of Paul McCartney and George Harrison three days after the album was released - much to their mutual satisfaction. Now fully warmed up, Hendrix then gets down to business with a beautiful version of “Little Wing”, played with great love and tenderness. Then the rule book is thrown out the window with a storm through Hendrix’s blues classic “Red House”, coming in at over thirteen minutes and in those days people did not know a guitar could be made to make such erotic noises. This version of “Red House” is simply jaw dropping in its power. Next we have Hendrix’s take on the Chuck Berry classic “Johnny B. Goode”, and he plays it at the speed of sound with the band having

terrible difficulty keeping up with their leader. If you consider the musical ability of those backing the guitarist, that in itself speaks volumes. During the guitar breaks the strings literally take off.

Bringing things back to earth we get a very accomplished run through of “Lover Man” followed by a completely unrehearsed, but nevertheless brilliant Hendrixfied version of Carl Perkins “Blue Suede Shoes”. There is no other way of finishing this album than with a version of the Hendrix self-penned classic “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”. Many people have had a stab at playing this song, but none really come close to the master and this is the best version ever recorded. It literally

chops down mountains and is worth the price of the album on its own. The album was remastered in 2011 and some of the tracks were switched around and tragically the original version of “Voodoo Child” was swapped with another longer edition from a sound check. Longer yes, but not better. If you can get your hands on an original copy I think you are getting the better of the deal. I am not a great lover of posthumous releases, but in the case of “Hendrix In The West” I will willingly make an exception. Mott the Dog Rating: 5 Stars. Personnel: Jimi Hendrix - guitar and vocals Noel Redding - bass guitar Mitch Mitchell – drums Billy Cox – bass guitar Tracks on original 1972 release: British National Anthem Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Little Wing Red House

In this 1970 file photo, Jimi Hendrix performs on the Isle of Wight in England. (AP Photo)

Johnny B. Goode Lover Man Blue Suede Shoes Voodoo Chile (Slight Return)

Note: Written in wonderment by Mott The Dog and Hells Bells at Jameson’s The Irish Pub, Soi AR, North Pattaya.

‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin dies in Detroit at 76 Mesfin Fekadu & Hillel Italie New York (AP) — Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul” who sang with matchless style on such classics as “Think,” ‘’I Say a Little Prayer” and her signature song, “Respect,” and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, died last week on August 16 from pancreatic cancer. She was 76. A professional singer and pianist by her late teens, a superstar by her mid-20s, Franklin had long ago settled any arguments over who was the greatest popular vocalist of her time. Her gifts, natural and acquired, were a multi-octave mezzo-soprano, gospel passion and training worthy of a preacher’s daughter, taste sophisticated and eccentric, and the courage to channel private pain into liberating song. She recorded hundreds of tracks and had dozens of hits

over the span of a half century, including 20 that reached No. 1 on the R&B charts. But her reputation was defined by an extraordinary run of top 10 smashes in the late 1960s, from the morning-after bliss of “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” to the wised-up “Chain of Fools” to her unstoppable call for “Respect.” The music industry couldn’t honor her enough. Franklin won 18 Grammy awards. In 1987, she became the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Fellow singers bowed to her eminence and political and civic leaders treated her as a peer. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was a longtime friend, and she sang at the dedication of King’s memorial, in 2011. She performed at the inaugurations of Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter, and at the funeral for civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks. Clinton gave

Soul legend Aretha Franklin is shown performing in this June 4, 2005 file photo. (AP Photo/Diane Bondareff)

Franklin the National Medal of Arts. President George W. Bush awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, in 2005. Franklin endured the exhausting grind of celebrity and personal troubles dating back to childhood. She was married from 1961 to 1969 to her manager, Ted White, and their battles are widely believed to have inspired her

performances on several songs, including “(Sweet Sweet Baby) Since You’ve Been Gone,” ‘’Think” and her heartbreaking ballad of despair, “Ain’t No Way.” The mother of two sons by age 16 (she later had two more), she was often in turmoil as she struggled with her weight, family problems and financial predicaments. Her best known producer, Jerry Wexler, nicknamed her “Our

Lady of Mysterious Sorrows.” Despite growing up in Detroit, and having Smokey Robinson as a childhood friend, Franklin never recorded for Motown Records; stints with Columbia and Arista were sandwiched around her prime years with Atlantic Records. But it was at Detroit’s New Bethel Baptist Church, where her father was pastor, that Franklin learned the gospel fundamentals that would make her a soul institution. Franklin was in her early teens when she began touring with her father, and she released a gospel album in 1956 through J-V-B Records. Four years later, she signed with Columbia Records producer John Hammond, who called Franklin the most exciting singer he had heard since a vocalist he promoted decades earlier, Billie Holiday. Franklin knew Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr. and considered joining his label,

but decided it was just a local company at the time. Franklin recorded several albums for Columbia Records over the next six years. She had a handful of minor hits, including “Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With a Dixie Melody” and “Runnin’ Out of Fools,” but never quite caught on as the label tried to fit her into a variety of styles, from jazz and show songs to such pop numbers as “Mockingbird.” Franklin jumped to Atlantic Records when her contract ran out, in 1966. At Atlantic, Wexler teamed her with veteran R&B musicians from FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, and the result was a tougher, soulful sound, with call-and-response vocals and Franklin’s gospel-style piano, which anchored “I Say a Little Prayer,” ‘’Natural Woman” and others. Of Franklin’s dozens of hits, none was linked more firmly to her than the funky, horn-led march “Respect”.

VOL. XXVI No. 34

PATTAYA MAIL

A Meaningful Life Radchada (Toy) Chomjinda talked about, “Father Ray and me & my journey with the Foundations.” Toy is the mother of 2 children and a proud grandmother. She gave up her Sunday, which was Thailand’s Mother’s Day, to give a heartwarming presentation to the Pattaya City Expats Club on August 12.

Toy explains how after Father Ray Brennan’s passing, she continued to work as a volunteer at Pattaya Orphanage while also creating and operating the Human Help Network Foundation Thailand.

Toy is currently the volunteer Inter-Country Adoptions Representative for Pattaya Orphanage. She is also director of the Human Help Network Thailand (HHNT), an NGO chartered in 2008. Their charter is to support children and adolescents in need and fight child trafficking in Thailand and South East Asia. For more information on the organizations visit: www.thepattayaorphanage .org and http://www. hhnthailand.org/. She started her presentation with a video memorializing the historic and evolving life and times of Fr. Ray Brennan, the Catholic Priest who started Pattaya Orphanage when a chance encounter with a baby left on the steps of the church where he was an acting Pastor at the time caused him to think about this baby and many others in need. Recognizing this, he persuaded the church to create a small shelter on Diocese land; thus, the Orphanage was created and as time progressed grew in size with more children and the addition of other charitable works for the blind and disabled and others. She felt this memorial was apt as it had been 15 years ago in the month of August that Father Ray passed away. Toy then spoke about her background and what led her to approach Father Ray to work for the Orphanage. She graduated from an international secretarial course from the Convent of the Holy Infant Jesus in 1977. She started her first job with an advertising company before getting an opportunity

to work at the Japanese Embassy in the ESCAP Section, being secretary to the Minister for over 8 years. She then took the position of Secretary to the Ambassador at the Finnish Embassy where she worked for over 5 years. These positions were followed by a short stint in her own business before becoming Executive Secretary to the Managing Director at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and working as a UNICEF Fundraising Assistant. She says her life reached a turning point and she came to Pattaya to meet with Fr. Ray Brennan asking him for a meaningful job in which she could gain and at the same time contribute. After this first meeting with Fr. Ray, it sparked an instant passion for which she had been longing; a passion that is just as strong to this day. However, she noted that her instant passion also meant an instant pay cut. This was not so much of an issue as the joy of helping in a worthwhile cause was more suited to her kind and generous nature. Initially, she worked as Secretary to Fr. Ray, but took on additional responsibilities. Toy recounted many stories about her life and times working with Fr. Ray and the Orphanage. She mentioned that she looked after several hundred children and how she somehow remembered all their names. She recounted many stories, one of how a Dutch charity had sent a consignment of used wheelchairs that were transported to Bangkok Airport free by a Swedish Airline. But, delivery was held up at Thai Customs. Toy described how she managed to obtain the necessary paperwork from another ministry in Bangkok that allowed customs to release the shipment to her. But, she also had to arrange for the transport to bring them to Pattaya. Their arrival amazed Fr. Ray and recognizing her effort, led to one

Toy Chomjinda tells the PCEC audience how she first came to meet Father Ray Brennan.

of several salary increases as she proved herself able in doing other than just secretarial work. She also became involved in assisting in Inter-Country Adoptions, a job she dearly loves. She said she was also instrumental in creating a new children’s card game designed to help children identify improper behavior from adults who may attempt to manipulate them into dangerous or unwanted situations. Toy described how Fr. Ray was deeply hurt because of a tabloid paper printing baseless, unproven and reckless allegations regarding alleged child abuse. It caused Fr. Ray to have major depression and heartache, as the number one driving passion of his whole being was to absolutely do all in his power to protect children from any type of harm in life. Toy noted that in all the preceding years, not one single report or allegation has ever been mentioned by anybody.

MC Judith Edmonds presents the PCEC’s Certificate of Appreciation to Toy for her heartwarming talk.

She then mentioned Fr. Ray’s illness before his passing. It was during this period that the Fr. Ray Foundation was created. After his passing, the operation of the Pattaya Orphanage was taken over by the Diocese as it was on Diocese land while other projects were continued under the Fr. Ray Foundation. At this point, Toy decided to establish the HHNT Foundation where she’s now involved, but she still continues as a volunteer at the Orphanage. Toy does not envisage ever stopping her present work as she feels it’s not so much a question of going to work, its more just living the life she desires. She also mentioned how she learned from Fr. Ray to never ask for donations direct, but rather to show potential contributors what good work is being accomplished and the donations followed. Toy also had brought a book for those wishing to purchase it; the proceeds to go to the Orphanage. She said it was loaded with lots of stories, some funny some sad, as it relates the full story and wonderful history of Fr. Ray. The book is “In the Name of the Boss Upstairs: The Father Ray Brennan Story” by Jerry Hopkins, author and biographer. The meeting concluded with the MC bringing everyone up to date on upcoming events followed by the Open Forum where members and guests can ask questions or make comments about Expat living in Thailand. Learn more about their activities or to subscribe to their weekly newsletter, visit www.pcec.club.

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 17

18 FRIDAYAUGUST 24, 2018 A statue of Father Ray Brennan.

PATTAYA MAIL

VOL. XXVI No. 34

Remembere Derek Franklin

The nine monks who chanted prayers for Father Ray.

The Abbot leads the nine monks.

Fifteen years ago, on the morning of the 16th August 2003, Father Ray Brennan, founder of several social projects here in Pattaya, took his last breath. For the previous twenty nine years he had lived in Pattaya and during that time he had opened residential homes for children who were orphaned, neglected and abandoned. He gave a home to runaways, street kids and children who were from poverty. Not only did he provide a safe place to live for children, but he also opened several schools; a pre-school for deaf toddlers, another for school age blind and visually impaired children, and a vocational training center for young adults living with a disability. Fifteen years ago not many people thought the work he started would continue after his death. Two years, maybe three at the most, that is how long people thought the Farther Ray Foundation would survive without him.

The teenagers also gave alms.

Residents from the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home made merit for Father Ray.

Students give to the Abbot.

A prayer for Father Ray.

Hundreds of red roses were laid on Father Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grave.

Never too young to give alms.

VOL. XXVI No. 34

PATTAYA MAIL

ed every day

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 19

(Above) Father Peter was the celebrant of the Memorial Mass. (Photo left) Father Peter, now in charge of the work founded by Father Ray.

Today, a decade and a half after he died, the Father Ray Foundation is continuing his work. The projects that Father Ray started are still open, and the Foundation has opened several new projects, including the Father Ray Day Care Center, Father Ray Children’s Village, Father Ray School for Children with Special Needs, as well as a Drop-In Center and a Technological College in the city of Nong Khai. Of all those living at the Children’s Home only a few older residents remember him. None of the residents from the Children’s Village were born when Father Ray died, but everyone knows Father Ray. Each location where the children live or the students with disabili-

ties study there is a life size statue of him, where many of the children wai before leaving for school. Before each meal the children say a prayer, and they say a special thanks to Father Ray. At six o’clock on the morning of the anniversary of his death, and again thirteen hours later the children and students of the Father Ray Foundation gathered to remember Father Ray. As the sun was rising they gathered to present alms to nine Buddhist monks from a nearby temple, making merit for Father Ray. That evening they attended a Memorial Mass for him at St. Nikolaus Church, the church where he was once parish priest and where he is buried.

Paying their respects.

As the Mass came to an end, and once the final note of the final hymn was sung, the priests led a procession to Father Ray’s final resting place. As each person, young and old, stood in front of the grave they laid down a single red rose. While Thais placed their hands together and performed a wai, others bowed their heads and paid respect to Father Ray, the man whose work changed the lives of thousands and whose legacy continues here in Pattaya. Too young to remember Father Ray, but they all know of him.

20 FRIDAYAUGUST 24, 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

VOL. XXVI No. 34

E-mail: socialscene@pattayamail.com

Centara raising funds for Autistic children

Dusit holds candle light ceremony to honour HM the Queen

Resident Manager Jari Nielsen (centre) participated in the “Therapy Charity Event” at the Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya where one can get a 15-minute neck and shoulder massage for only 100 baht. Available from 1-3 pm every Friday and Saturday until the end of September 2018. The funds raised will go to the Autism Children Home Chonburi.

Neoh Kean Boon, GM of the Dusit Thani Pattaya, led staff and management in a wellwishing candlelight ceremony in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on her birthday 12 August 2018. The team wore light blue shirts and the hall was decorated with flags bearing the royal insignia.

Golf championships held at the Pattana Golf Club & Resort

Long-stay guests at Kantary on fun trip to fruit garden

At the completion of the 8th Industrial Cup Champion tournament held at the Pattana Golf Club & Resort recently, MD Thomas Tapken presented the trophies to this year’s champions, Siam APT team. Mitsubishi came second, Thai Honda B third and Ford Motor took fourth place.

French celebrities at Ravindra Beach Resort & Spa

As part of their ‘Exclusive Moments’ program, Kantary Bay Hotel, Sriracha General Manager Sudawadee Rerksujarit and Karavel House Hotel, Sriracha Manager Siriporn Chongjitcharoenyon led a group of long-stay Japanese guests for a fun and educational tour of the Lamai Fruit Garden in Rayong recently.

Celebrations held at Yupins Restaurant

As part of the Woman Journey Event organized by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Paris recently, host and actress Taliana Delarue and Xavier Delarue, well-known basketball player, were guests at the Ravindra Beach Resort & Spa. They were welcomed by General Manager Kunnuttaphas Pawatpaiboon (left) and F&B Manager Cherdchai Chantasit (right).

Stuart Ward, Jan Kordin, Peter Lundin and friend celebrate the good life at Yupins Restaurant.

VOL. XXVI No. 34

Articles For Sale/Rent

Please - Any unwanted items you have would be appreciated. (Eng) Rev Stephen 086 600 5682, (Thai) 0875 381 586

As611/01-52/ Pattaya Mail Cartoonist Michael Baird (M.J.B.) has 3 brand new cartoon E-Books out. These and his other 10 cartoon E-Books can be bought from www. amazon.co.uk or www. booksmango.com. You will now be able to see all of Mike’s cartoons in FULL COLOUR. His 3 new Kindle E-Books are “Pattaya Cartoon Memories”, “Ladyboy Book 3” and “Pattaya Unforgettable Memories”. These cartoons are for grown-ups and would be unique gifts. You never know - You might see yourself in them!

Businesses for Sale or Rent

Articles/Services Wanted Aw01/01-52/ Missionary in Rayong sponsoring Little Duck Nursery needs help.

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 21

PATTAYA MAIL

Bop03/31-52/ Spacious Double Shophouse, Thepprasit Road, Soi 5; very good business location; land 240sqm; business space 150sqm; 6 rooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 kitchenettes; 2-4 locked parking spaces; partly furnished; 4,900,000 THB or near offer; Joe: 092753 9309 Bop02/31-52/ Guesthouse in the heart of Pattaya, Thappraya Road; Land: 210Twah (840sqm) and approx. 800sqm business

Notices

space on 2 floors; 10 rooms with 14 beds in total and 2 staff rooms; 5 rooms with terrace and access in the garden, 5 rooms upstairs with balcony; tropical garden; family owned since 30 years; 11,950,000 THB o.n.o.; Go Property Thailand; 093 161 5995

Bop01/31-52/ Big Shophouse; located close Sukhumvit Road / Central Road; commercial space 200sqm; 19,950,000 THB o.n.o.; Go Property Thailand; 093 161 5995

No01/30-52/ Looking for a game of snooker with a retired ex-professional UK snooker player? Tel. Mike on 089 152 3202

Pets Pets03/01-52/ Homeless puppies available for adoption to warm and caring homes! All puppies are healthy, vaccinated and acclimated to people. If you are looking for a friend for life, just call 088 402 6772 or e-mail to karin@carefordogs.org. Pets02/01-52/ **Free Cats and Kittens** We are still trying to f i n d l o v i n g homes for over 40 cats and kittens. Please check the pictures on our website or ring Sandra. Call 085 287 5004 http:/ cats4youinpattaya.webs.com

Property for Rent Houses, Villas Prb173/33-37/ 2-storey townhouse in Soi Nernplubwan, Sukhumvit 53, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Fully furnished, 10 minutes from Pattaya Beach, Rent 7,000 baht/month. Free

water, electric 5 baht/unit. More details: (Wanida) 081-653-1950, E- mail: juanitareed @hotmail.com or Line ID: 081-653-1950 Prb172/22-41/ House for Rent 7,500 baht: Soi Nernplabwan. Contact 061 964 5253 / 098 347 7786 Prb167/14-39/ HOUSES FOR RENT –Rattana Village and Udomsuk Village: 72-120m2, up to 7,000 Baht. Mr. Udom 082 2091452, Mr. Wirat 089 9354369

22 FRIDAYAUGUST 24, 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

Pattaya Emergency Numbers Pattaya Call Center ................................ 1337 Police Station .......................................... 191 - Pattaya ................................................... 038 424 186 - Banglamung ......................................... 038 221 800-1 Highway Police ....................................... 038 392 001 Fire Brigade ............................................. 199 Pat. Int. Hopsital ..................................... 038 428 374-5 Bkk-Pat Hospital ..................................... 038 259 911 TAT Central Office: Region 3 Pattaya . 038 428 750 Tourist Police ......................................... 038 429 371, 1155 . .................................................................. 038 410 044 (FAX)

Condos, Apartments Prc207/19-38/ Royal Park Luxury Service Apartments and penthouse suite, Jomtien: starting at 15,000 baht/month. 56-70sqm, one bedroom, large living area with balcony and European kitchen, Free internet. Enjoy our rooftop swimming pool. Short walk to the beach. Monthly and daily rentals, Contact 086 111 7414 or check on our website www.royalparkjomtien.com to see why we are number 1 in Jomtien Psc210/34-37/ Markland Studio for sale or rent: Rent 15,000 Baht per month Tel: 087-800-9370 Prc209/34-37/ Na-Klua one bedroom for rent, Soi 25: 15,000 baht per month. Tel: 087-800-9370 Prc208/22-41/ Condo for Rent 8,500 baht: Studio 32sqm, in the city, fully furnished, big swimming pool. Contact 0619645253 / 0983477786 Prc201/14-39/ Apartments for rent: 46m2, air-con, hot water, kitchen, in Nongprue area- 4,500 Baht. Tel. Mr. Udom 082 2091452, Mr. Heinz 089 989 0567

Property for Sale Houses, Villas Psb30/33-37/ For sale by owner: Two townhouses side by side on Tepprasit Soi 5 (60 meters from Tepprasit Road). Fully furnished, two bedrooms, one bathroom, 3 air-cons, well water, land size 60-tarangwha. Sale for 4.9 million. More details: (Wanida) 081-653-1950, E-mail: juanitareed@hotmail.com or Line ID: 081-653-1950 Psb29/13-52/ 1-storey single house, living area 130sqm, land size 300sqm, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully furnished, European Kitchen, close to Satit School: 3.75 million baht. Tel. Heiner 0818611907

Psb28/31-52/ 5-storey Townhouse in Pratumnak; lobby, 9 rooms and 8 bathrooms; total area 320sqm;

VOL. XXVI No. 34

garage; fully air-conditioned; laundry, pantry, many storerooms; office; SOLAR hot water; double wall and roof insulation; emergency power generator; double glazed insulation windows; 25.000 liter water storage; 35,000,000 THB or best offer; 092- 753 9309

big garage; the property was completely restored in 2015; new bathrooms, new rooms, new air-conditioners; new electric wiring; must see! Great Opportunity! Only 6,200,000 THB; 092- 753 9309

Psb27/31-52/ City Villa in the heart of Pattaya; completely renovated; close to 3rd Road / LK Hotel; in walking distance to Soi Buakhao; 120sqm living space; land approx. 150sqm; 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchenette; fully furnished; 2 new Flat TVs; 3 air-cons; big storeroom; garden, carport & parking; NO THROUGH ROAD- very quite; 3,950,000 THB; 092- 753 9309

Psb26/31-52/ 3-storey Townhouse located in Pratumnak Hills close “Royal Cliff Hotel”; living space 200sqm; fully furnished with high quality furniture; living room with dining area, 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, guest toilet; 1 European kitchen; terrace; 2 balconies; Jacuzzi bath; 3 aircons; ceiling fan; WiFi access; storage room; carport; very nice and clean place to live;4,950,000THB;GoProperty Thailand; 093 161 5995 Psb25/31-52/ Villa located on Pattaya East Side, only 5 min. from Sukhumvit/Thepprasit Road; Land size 760sqm, living space 350sqm; partly furnished; living room, dining

room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, guest toilet; Jacuzzi; European kitchen, security 24/7; private pool; tropical garden; garage; parking; 15,500,000 THB; 092- 753 9309

Psb24/31-52/ Big Villa with 5,200sqm park similar land; located close to Huay Yai Road; living space 650sqm; fully furnished; 1 living/dining room; 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, full European kitchen; terraces; WiFi; private pool 10m x 5m; outdoor shower and toilet; small lake with sala; air-con in all rooms; fitness gym; many storerooms; 85sqm office in separate building; alarm; own well; pantry & laundry room; double garage; automatic gate; 3 BBQ’s; the property is completely walled in: 24,950,000 THB; Go Property Thailand; 093 161 5995 Psb23/31-52/ 3-storey modern “BAUHAUS-Style Villa” and a wooden “Traditional

Thai Style house” on 1 Rai of land located in Pratumnak, Pattaya; 360sqm living space on 3 floors with gallery; Thai house has 100sqm living space; short distance to the beach; both properties are partly furnished; open living room over 2 floors; dining room; 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 kitchen; terraces; WiFi; storage rooms; private parking; 75,000,000 THB; Go Property Thailand; 093 161 5995

Psb22/31-52/ Big Villa located in a clean & well maintained Resort in East Pattaya, 12 min drive to Sukhumvit Road; quite & peaceful; 1,632sqm land; living space approx 500sqm; fully furnished with custom made quality furniture; 1 living room; 1 dining room; 3 bedrooms, 3 ensuite bathrooms, guest toilet, 1 kitchen, maid’s house; pool 10m x 5m (salt water); many terraces; security 7/24h; double

Psb21/31-52/ This Villa is a new construction including 2 houses; Living space main house 240sqm; Living space guest house 80sqm; Main house living room with dining area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 European kitchen; big terrace; Guest house: 1 living room, 1 bathroom; private pool; waterfall along poolside; parking; quite and clean area; 10 min to Pattaya Central Road; 5,800,000 THB or best offer; 092- 753 9309

Condos, Apartments Psc87/33-37/ Markland Studios, Soi 1, Pattaya beachfront road near new Terminal 21 shopping center: 48sqm, beach front balcony, furnished, refurbished, pool, fitness, foreign ownership, 3mio Baht, also finance options available by owner, details ian.thailand@hotmail.com, Tel. 087 137 1529 Psc86/33-37/ For sale by owner: Sea View Condo The Palm Wong Amat. 2 Beds, 2 Baths, Fully furnished: Sale 14.5 Million Baht. More details: (Wanida) 081-653-1950, E-mail: juanitareed@hotmail.com or Line ID: 081-653-1950 (No Agents Please)

VOL. XXVI No. 34

PATTAYA MAIL

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 23

kitchen; 2 balconies; WiFi; Flat TV; security 7/24h; fitness gym; community pool; garage; parking; close to restaurants, bars, supermarket, laundry; 6,700,000 THB; Go Property Thailand; 093 161 5995

Psc85/32-36/ New Price Down for my Condo Jomtien Porchland 2, 38m2, 1 bedroom, 8th Floor, Foreign name, fully furnished, swimming pool, gym, cable TV, internet, 5 Years old, nice view, 1.50 MLN BHT. Rent: 8,500 baht per Month Tel: 087138-3523

Psc80/31-52/ City-Studio Jomtien VIEW TALAY 1; 6th floor; living space 32sqm; 500m to the beach; fully furnished; 1 living-bedroom; 1 bathroom; kitchen; balcony; WiFi; security 7/24h; community pool; parking; restaurants, bars, supermarket 24h, laundry in the building; directly located at the 10Baht-Taxi route and Shuttle Bus to Airport BKK; 1,250,000 THB; (or rent 7,900 THB) 092- 753 9309

Psc79/31-52/ Studio on the beach in Pratumnak, 50sqm, totally quite & peaceful, fully furnished; private access to the beach; big sea view

terrace; 1 living-bedroom, 1 bathroom, full kitchen; washing machine; security 7/24h; community pool on beachfront; restaurant on pool side, parking; supermarket and laundry; 2,450,000 THB; (or rent 12,500 THB) 092 7539309

Psc78/31-52/ 2 bedroom Condo in Pratumnak with beautiful sea views; 1 living room; 1 bedroom; 1 office; 1 bathroom; 1 shower room; full kitchen; terrace; 2 swimming pools, on the roof and inside; fitness gym; garage; 24 hours security; located at the “10 Baht-Taxi route; 3,450,000 THB; (or rent 15,500 THB) 0931615995

Psc77/31-52/ 2 bedroom condo located on Jomtien Beach Road, 5th floor; living space 107sqm; access to the beach; fully furnished; living room with dining area, 2 bathrooms, full European

Psc76/31-52/ Seaview Apartment in Pattaya, Pratumnak Hills with 2 bedrooms, 11th floor; 3 balconies; living space 101sqm; fully furnished; living room; 2 bathrooms, 1 European kitchen; 2 new air-conditioners, ceiling fans; double security door, security 7/24h; fitness gym; sauna; steam room; community pool; parking; restaurants, bars, supermarket, laundry; 7,495,000 THB; Go Property Thailand; 093 161 5995

Psc75/31-52/ Condo with 1 bedroom, close Immigration Office and “Rhompo Night Market” living space 58sqm; fully furnished; 1 living room, 1 bedroom; 1 bathroom, European kitchen; terrace; WiFi; security 7/24h; fitness gym; community pool; garage; restaurants, bars, supermarket, laundry close; totally refurbished in 2016; 2,600,000 THB; 093 161 5995 Psc74/33-52/ Studio located close to Pattaya Beach and “Rhompo Night Market”,

Jomtien 2nd road, living space 47sqm, fully furnished, 1 living/bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchenette, terrace, WiFi, Security 7/24h, fitness gym, community pool, garage, “10 Baht Taxi Route”, supermarket, laundry close by: 1,800,000 THB; GO PROPERTY THAILAND 093 -161 5995

Land for Sale

P02/31-52/ Land is located close to Chaiyaprueck Road 2, 629sqm (17m x 37m); completely walled inn with a 3m high wall; 13,000 liter water deposit; own well; 2,950,000 THB or best offer; 092- 753 9309

P01/31-52/ 10-Rai of Land along road, 1km from Sukhumvit Road, GERMAN AUTO- BMW Dealer; water and electricity close; quite & peaceful; 28,000,000 THB or best offer; 092- 753 9309

Vehicles for Sale & Rent Vc01/30-36/ Toyota Fortuner Auto 4WD, 3 liters, 2008, diesel, 132,000km, silver. Drives like new and very fast, V.G.C., asking price 550,000 Baht. For rent: 35,000 per month. Tel: 083-102-9293 Vc02/34/ Jay’s Rent A Car: Toyota’s & Honda’s. All top of the range, for your safety all serviced by Toyota/

Honda, all have A.B.S./airbags + 1st class rental Insurance. Rent the best. Please ring for details: (Thai) 084-865-5102 or (Eng) 085-283-4915

Services Provided Sp02/34/ CONSTRUCTION: Condo Re-Fit, House, Shops, Additions, Tel. 094 927 6796 Sp01/34/ PLANS DRAWN Engineer designed 085083-4221

24 FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

VOL. XXVI No. 34

A.J.’s magical moment Traveller’s Rest Golf Group Monday, August 13, The Emerald – Stableford 1st John Baxter (19) 39pts 2nd Mr Nomurra (18) 36pts 3rd Christer Dolk (12) 32pts Our opening game of the week was at Emerald where John Baxter, who can’t hit a ball long enough to get into trouble but has a putting stroke that makes the caddies go weak at the knees, easily negotiated the elevated greens and even surprised himself with a winning score of 39 points.

Tuesday, August 14, Green Valley – Stableford 1st Arnold Jones (16) 43pts 2nd Roger Wilkinson (16) 35pts 3rd Espen Kristopherson (35) 35pts The magic happened at Green Valley; it was Arnold Jones’ birthday and his regular caddie had gone to tremendous lengths to commission a clay caricature of herself and A.J. and it

John Goodwin.

Don Hawkins.

A caricature of A.J. and his caddy sits in the trophy cabinet.

Wednesday, August 15, Plutaluang Stableford

Thursday, August 16, Pattana – Stableford

obviously inspired him to a whole new level. On the front nine he shot one over par off the stick and scored an incredible 26 points. A further 17 points on the back nine secured him first place as well as bragging rights for posting the week’s highest score of 43 points. His caricature now takes pride of place in the TRGG’s trophy cabinet and can be viewed by appointment only!

1 John Goodwin (25) 34pts 2nd Derek Thorogood (17) 32pts 3rd Daryl Ottaway (8) 31pts Plutaluang is amazing value for money and I’m surprised it doesn’t attract larger numbers. Today we only had fifteen players and not one of them shot their handicap or better. The winning score of 34 points came from John Goodwin, which was also his first ever TRGG first place finish. st

Cogan signs off in style PSC Golf from The Billabong Golf Bar Monday, August 13, Phoenix Gold - Stableford Phoenix was the place to be today to play golf in perfect conditions, with just a gentle breeze and high cloud to keep the heat at bay. Most of the field scored better than 30 points with just a couple beating their handicap to get into the winners’ circle. John Stafford played to his handicap with 36 points to take third spot, second went to Capt Bob with 38 and top of the podium was Sandy Chapo with 39 points, which included wipes on 17 and 18. There were no ‘2’s recorded today.

Wednesday, August 15, Green Valley - Stableford Green Valley has for some months now been in excellent condition and is a pleasure to play. Any threat of further rain today following a morning shower was swept away by a strong breeze that seemed intent on impressing those on the course and caused a few problems with persistent cross winds. With the exception of one player, the scores were certainly affected. In the ladies flight, Miss Ooh could only manage 9 points on the last six holes and finished third with 32 points, being edged out by Miss Eng who had 12 points on the back six. Despite 2 blobs on the way home, Miss Am came out on top with 35 points. Only 7 points on the last 4 holes ruined a

chance of third place for Sandy Chapo as he lost out to Wayne Cotterell after both scored 35 points overall, but with Wayne posting 11 over the same closing stretch. John Low with 38 points came second but well behind an immaculate round by Jerry Sweetman who had a level par 9 holes and only 3 dropped shots on the back nine for a grand total of 44 points. As you might expect, he had a birdie on a par three which happened to be the only ‘2’ of the day.

Friday, August 17, Burapha A & C - Stableford Burapha today on the A and C loops on a great day for golf and with high cloud and no rain in sight. The course was in fantastic condition and the greens were as good as you would get in this area. We had 5 groups playing and were away to an early start for a 4 hour round of golf. The scoring was excellent with a countback for fourth place between Brian Wilkinson and Fergus Brennan, both on 38 points but with Fergus getting the nod for that place. There was also a countback between Graham Beaumont and Sandy Chapo on 39 points, with Sandy taking third and Graham second. John Cogan, in his last game before heading off back to Ireland, took first place with a fine 42 points. There were three ‘2’s, coming from Ralph Kaeding, Graham Beaumont and the lovely Miss Sasicha.

1st Don Hawkins (15) 37pts 2nd Jim Best (14) 32pts 3rd John O’Donoghue (22) 31pts Pattana was the venue for today’s Pattaya Match Play competition in conjunction with the TRGG’s daily competition. I mention this because the TRGG organized the day and I would like to thank the management at Pattana for accommodating in excess of forty players by providing us with a two tee start. The P.M.P. competition continues over a period of two weeks but our own competition was completed today.

Soaring above the fairways was the “Hawk” who was hungry for a win before heading back to the States. You may recall that last week the “Hawk” was M.I.A. but after a successful rescue and recovery mission, as well as a couple of days in rehab, he returned to the front line all guns a blazing! Shooting 37 points he left the rest of the field in disarray and totally shell shocked. “Mission accomplished” he headed back to the old U.S of A.

were going to have to play better than handicap to have any chance of claiming the top prize. Roger Wilkinson, who doesn’t take a practice swing as he considers it a waste of a good shot, started off with a steady 17 points but came home strongly with a commendable 21 to claim the coveted first place by virtue of a count back.

Friday, August 17, Burapha – Stableford

1st John O’Donoghue (21) 34pts 2nd Paul Sharples (15) 34pts 3rd Mr Yoshi (22) 33pts On Saturday we made the journey to Greenwood where nineteen players competed for the number one spot. Although the conditions were perfect for golf the winning score was only 34 points. A very surprised John O’Donoghue gratefully accepted the purse and whilst still in a state of shock bought everyone a drink!

1st Roger Wilkinson (16) 38pts 2nd Don Hawkins (15) 38pts 3rd Arnold Jones (14) 36pts Burapha is one of the best courses in Pattaya and with four nines to choose from it offers excellent variety and great value for money. Today we rolled up with twenty four players, all of whom had their own visions of grandeur. The weather conditions were perfect and we all knew that you

Saturday, August 18, Greenwood – Stableford

Read more news at pattayamail.com

Riley at the double PSC Golf from The Growling Swan Monday, August 13, The Emerald Stableford 1st Frank Riley 25) 41pts 2nd John Coetzee 20) 40pts 3rd Denis Steele 15) 38pts 4th Steve Younger 16) 35pts Near Pins: Aaron Shorten, Denis Steele, Brad Todd, Martin Kempton. Long Putts: Mashi Kaneta, Rocky Lawson. We were booked into play Emerald GC, today being The Mother’s Day gazetted holiday. Emerald did us a deal for the day and as they say, “The rest is history.” Nineteen golfers headed out while the threat of rain remained in the background, all were looking forward to having a go at this great course which was in very good nick. Frank Riley still has it and today his return of 41 points was enough to take top spot. Coming in second was John Coetzee who was beaten by the shortest of margins while third past the post was

John Coetzee (from left), Frank Riley and Steve Younger.

Denis Steele, with Steve Younger filling the final spot on the podium.

Thursday, August 16, Crystal Bay Stableford 1st Frank Riley 25) 38pts 2nd Jack Penny Coetzee 18) 37pts 3rd Rocky Lawson 20) 37pts Near Pins: Jack Penny, Patrick Poussier, Mashi Kaneta, Shane Young. Long Putts: Ian Jessiman, Frank Riley.

Playing one of our favorite courses today we had a 10 am tee time and eighteen golfers lined up for the challenge. As per usual the course was in great shape and we played the B & A nines in that order. Like a fine bottle of fine wine Frank Riley is getting better with age and again he led the pack home with 38 points. Second place went to a countback on 37 points that saw Rocky Lawson just lose out to newcomer Jack Penny.

VOL. XXVI No. 34

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 25

PATTAYA MAIL

Carmody repeats at Pattana PSC Golf from the Tropical Golf Group Tuesday, August 14, Greenwood – Stableford 1st John Davis (12) 35pts 2nd Frank Xin (31) 35pts 3rd John Pierrel (14) 34pts 4th Brian Parish (13) 32pts With regulars scattered around Thailand and indeed the world on personal trips, a small but enthusiastic group headed out for Greenwood on Tuesday. The weather looked promising with the chance of some wind and possible rain showers, but nothing severe showing up on the local weather radars. On arrival we had an easy check-in, including a new special Tuesday “All-In” rate making it especially attractive for those taking carts, and were soon gathered on A-1 to begin our journey around the A & C nines. There seemed to be quite a few golfers at the course however the starter had effectively started other groups off C-1 and we all ended up having clear sailing all the way around. The course was in excellent condition, good grass under the ball and the greens

John Davis (right) with B.J. Lodge’s Mickey.

running smoothly at a reasonable speed. The only problem mentioned was inconsistency of bunkers with some packed and firm and some loose and fluffy, but hey, not suppose to be there anyway and they are called hazards for a reason. Greenwood is usually a course that players score well on and with the weather fully cooperating this day, how would the Tropical Golfers fair, would they beat the course or would Greenwood

A/C come out on top? Round over and cards collected the group assembled back at BJ’s, all ready to learn the results of the day. John Davis took top spot on countback over Frank Xin, both with 35 points, but overall we had to concede that on this day Greenwood more than held its own.

Friday, August 17, Pattana A & B – Stableford It had been a month since

Sweetnam swoops for the medal The Tara Court Golf Society Sunday, August 12, Green Valley - Medal 1st Jerry Sweetnam (11) net 67 2nd Peter Henshaw (27) net 71 3rd Russell Gilroy (16) net 74 A small field of nine players for this month’s medal round and we were away on time and around in about 3-1/2 hours. The course was in excellent condition after the Pro’s tournament the previous week and the greens were also a bit faster than usual. We had a runaway winner today with Jerry Sweetnam shooting a fine net 67 to win the medal. Peter Henshaw was second four shot back and also recorded the only ‘2’ of the day. The third and final podium place went to Russell Gilroy.

Tuesday, August 14, Mt. Shadow Stableford With only six players today we were finished in about 3 hours 15 minutes and the course was again in fine condition The scores seemed to suggest that one player was playing a different course to the others. Sitting on 35 points with 4 holes to play a great score was looming, but

Jerry Sweetnam.

Joe McArdle.

a 0 (two in the water) 1, 0, 2 finish saw Craig Hitchens (12) still finish in first place with a ‘what could have been’ 38-pointer. A distant second was Donal McGuigan (17) on 30 points. Craig made it great day all round for him as he also had the only ‘2’ of the day.

as carts are compulsory here, bur later on they allowed them on the fairways. Despite being held up by a five-ball at first, which let us through after the sixth hole, we still got round in under three and a half hours. Joe McArdle has just returned from his annual trip home for a month to Ireland and it looks like the holiday did him good as he came out the winner in his first game back, albeit he was helped by the fact that the rest of the group didn’t play great. Even more important, Joe beat his playing partners Russell Gilroy and Kevin Blake who at least got some consolation by coming second and third. We had no ‘2’s today.

Thursday, August 16, Burapha - Stableford 1st Joe McArdle (17) 34pts 2nd Russell Gilroy (16) 33pts 3rd Kevin Blake (8) 31pts Today we were back at Burapha where we played the unusual combination of the A and C courses on what another beautiful day for golf. When we started first it was carts on the path only, which is a bit of a nuisance

Don Carmody.

our last visit to Pattana Sports Club, a venue that has become a group favorite. What is not to like, cheerful greeters welcoming the golfers, a magnificent clubhouse, Sports Day green fee rate, and on this day, a coupon for a free beer or drink in the restaurant! All we needed now was the course to be in good condition and the weather to cooperate. Assigned to play the par 73 A & B layout we were

away a bit early on A-1 and the pace of play was a little slow, but when surrounded by a course in such pristine condition, who minds a bit of a wait. The fairways and greens were in excellent condition, the rough as it should be and the bunkers were fair with the sand having been fluffed a bit.

With the weather cooperating fully, all were soon relaxing in the restaurant with their complimentary beverage while the cards were collected and tallied before heading back to Pattaya and our home base, “The BJ Holiday Lodge”. Gathered around the tables the day’s results were presented. While last month we had numbers to allow two flights, this day, with several regulars traveling, one flight was all we could muster. The winner of the day, a repeat performance as he won at Pattana last month, was Don Carmody (c/h 28) with a fine 39 points. Following Don on the podium were Brian Parish (12) in second with 37 pts, Gordon Clegg (27) third on 36 and Mick Coghlan (22) and Bob Britton (13), both on 34 points. Excellent scoring on a fantastic golf course! Accolades went to John Davis, 20 points, and George Bayley, 19 points, for the Best 9 (non winning) scores.

Read Pattaya Mail Online Updated Daily www.pattayamail.com | Facebook/pattayamail Email: ptymail@pattayamail.com

Grainger posts best of the day The Jomtien Golf Society Monday, August 13, Mt. Shadow Stableford A very strong wind here today, the rough on the back-nine was very tough to play out from and there were quite a few tough pin placements as well. A modest 32 points was the best score of the day and Frank Grainger posted that to win division 2, with Rod Howett in second place on 26 and John Doyle edged Mark Jennings for third on a 11/9 countback after they both came in with 24 points. Paul Butler won division 1 with 31 points, Nik Evans was second on 27, Neil Gamble took third with 26 and in fourth place came Willy van Heetvelde with 24 points. Near pins went to (Div 1) Nik Evans (2) and Neil Gamble, and (Div 2) Frank Grainger (2) and Mark Jennings. No ‘2’s today so all to play for in both divisions on Wednesday.

Wednesday, August 15, St. Andrews Stableford

Kenny Cleckner, Frank Grainger and Mark Jennings.

on a 20/19 back-nine countback and Frank Grainger was third with 34. Paul Young topped division 1 with 31 points, Neil Gamble was second on 30 and Kenny Cleckner pipped Marc Brunner on a 15/12 countback after the both returned scores of 29 points. Near pins were claimed by (Div 1) Paul Butler and Paul Young (2), and (Div 2) Alan Bissell, Frank Grainger (2) and Willy Van Heetvelde. Mark Jennings had the only ‘2’ to scoop the pot in division 2.

Friday, August 17, We had an almost identical Eastern Star cut as of Monday with 11- Stableford 18.5 and 18.7+ in the two divisions. Two 37’s came in division 2, with Alan Bissell beating Willy Van Heetvelde

Another three weeks and the clubhouse renovations should be completed so we are informed but using the

new ladies changing rooms it was a lot better. Heavy rain was forecast in this region today but no problem for all of our groups out today, a few spots of rain but for only 10 minutes. Harry Vincenzi’s 37 points was the best score of the day, winning division 1 ahead of Paul Butler in second on 34 and Frank Kelly third with 32. Glyn Evans with two blobs on the front nine scores still won division 2 with 33 points overall while the Welsh boy Curtis Hessler came in second one point behind and Leo Adam was third with 28. Near pins went to (Div 1) Paul Butler (2) and (Div 2) Harry Vincenzi (3). No ‘2’s in either division today so rollovers to Eastern Star next Friday.

26 FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

VOL. XXVI No. 34

Park reclaims No. 1 world ranking with playoff win in Indy Michael Marot

Devereux on fire at Emerald PSC Golf from Siam Country Resort Pattaya

Stephen Ford, Paddy Devereux & Phill Waite.

Tuesday, August 14, The Emerald Stableford We went to the Emerald on Tuesday and enjoyed some nice weather for golf. The course was in good condition, practically inviting good scores - and good scores we had. Paddy Devereux played a very good game and came out on top with a laudable 45 points. In second was Stephen Ford with another fine score of 40 points and in third came Phill Waite with 35. The near pins went to Dave Smith, Stan Rees and Paddy Devereux.

Thursday, August 16, Pattaya C.C. Stableford Pattaya Country Club was our venue for Thursday and

we welcomed back our regular player Martin Hayes. The weather was about the same as Tuesday, but the breeze was stronger. The condition of the course was a little bit disappointing today. The fairways need better mowing and the sanding was also not well done. Nevertheless we had another enjoyable day playing golf. The scores were not of the same level as Tuesday, only Jonathan Pratt had a good result and won with 39 points. In second was Willem Lasonder with 33 points, beating Dave Smith on countback. The near pins were claimed by Phill Waite, Daniel Oshiro, Paddy Devereux and Willem Lasonder.

Indianapolis (AP) — Sung Hyun Park blew one chance to jump back on top of the world last Sunday. The South Korean star made sure it didn’t happen again. After missing a short birdie putt on the final hole of regulation and leaving the door open for Lizette Salas, Park made a 15-foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff to win the Indy Women in Tech Championship and reclaim the No. 1 spot. “I’m very honored to be ranked No. 1 and I hope to maintain that ranking for a long time,” she said through an interpreter after shooting a 3-under 69 for a four-round total of 23-under 265. “I will try my best.” The 25-year-old South Korean held top spot for one week last November. If she continues playing like she did last weekend, Park could retain it for quite a while. She became the second threetime winner on tour this season and now won five LPGA Tour titles over the past two years — including two majors. And aside from a rare mishit, which led to a double bogey Saturday, Park played the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course almost flawlessly. She opened with a 68 on Thursday, followed with a 63 on Friday and started in the next-to-last paring after

Sung Hyun Park, of South Korea, tees off on the first hole during the final round of the Indy Women in Tech Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Aug. 19, Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

settling for 66 on Saturday. After finishing, Park was whisked away to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s finish line, where she celebrated by kissing the bricks and taking the traditional sip of milk — though she declined to take the milk bath as the event’s inaugural winner, Lexi Thompson, did last year. “I didn’t expect that tradition, but I was pleased to do it,” Park said. But she needed some help to reach the winner’s circle. Salas had a two-shot lead after a birdie on the par-4, 13th and seemed perfectly positioned to end her personal victory drought of more than four years — even after Park cut the lead to one with a birdie at No. 14. Then the tournament that had been full of low scores and light on drama suddenly switched.

Salas, who had missed only three fairways all week, hit drives into the rough on the last two holes of regulation. She dropped into a tie after making bogey at the par-4, 17th and got a reprieve when Park’s birdie putt for the lead on No. 18 slid just to the right of the hole. Salas then hit her approach shot from the deep rough on No. 18 within five feet, giving her a chance to win. But after backing away from the putt, she also missed. “I could have freaked out, I could have done a lot of other things, but I stayed patient and I hit the shot I wanted,” she said of the chip. “All I could ask for was an opportunity.” Salas, hitting first, drove down the middle of the fairway within 90 yards of the hole. Park answered with a drive about 30 yards longer.

Both chipped onto the green with makeable birdie putts, but Salas’ curved just left of the hole. Park’s putt, meanwhile, dropped cleanly in the middle of the cup. “I was not nervous at all,” Park said. “When the other person missed the putt, I felt relieved that I would make it.” Salas’ fifth career runnerup finish might have been the most frustrating. After finishing tied for fifth in last year’s 54-hole tournament here with three sub-par rounds, she opened this year’s event with a course record-tying 62 on Thursday. She then had rounds of 69 and 64 and 69 and stayed atop the leader board through every hole Sunday — until Park’s final putt. “I stuck with my game plan and a couple of putts could have dropped,” she said. “But you’ve just got to roll with it.” Amy Kang, of South Korea, wound up third after shooting 69 to finish at 22under 266. Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn needed to finish higher than sixth to retain her hold on the No. 1 spot. Jutanugarn tied for seventh after shooting 66 for an 18-under 270. But it was Park who delivered an eighth straight win for non-Americans. “My goal was to win three times this year,” Park said. “I’m trying hard, so maybe I will win again.”

Brandt Snedeker wins Wyndham Championship by 3 strokes Joedy McCreary Greensboro, N.C. (AP) — Brandt Snedeker began the Wyndham Championship with history — and ended it with a victory. Snedeker earned his ninth PGA Tour title last Sunday, three days after opening with an 11-under 59. He closed with a 65 for a three-stroke victory in the regular-season finale, breaking a tie with C.T. Pan on the final hole with a birdie and Pan’s double bogey in the group ahead. Snedeker finished at 21under 259 for his first win since 2016 and his second at the tournament, but first at Sedgefield Country Club, to close what he called “the most stressful week I’ve ever had in professional golf.” “Shooting 59 on Thursday, your expectations go through the roof,” Snedeker said, also expressing pride

Brandt Snedeker watches his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, N.C., Sunday, Aug. 19. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

that he could “cap it off the way we did today, to play pretty much a flawless round of golf.” Pan shot a 66 to tie for second with Webb Simpson. Simpson matched his career-best with a 62. “I feel like it was a round I needed to make a push to the leaderboard,” Simpson

said. “Brandt’s obviously had a great week ... so I knew it was going to take something super low.” Snedeker opened the tournament with the 59 that made him the first tour player this year and just the 10th ever to break 60, then on the final day played 29 holes at 5 under to seal it. He’s the

fifth tour player to shoot in the 50s and then win the tournament. He was never in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time in his career, but the victory gave him a huge jump on the points list. He climbed 50 spots to No. 30 on the list, after arriving at 80th — which would have been his lowest finish. “To be perfectly frank, I didn’t have any chance at all” to win the FedEx Cup before this week, the 2012 playoff champion said. “After this week, I feel like I have a chance.” Sergio Garcia will miss the playoffs for the first time in his career after winding up 131st on the points list. Harris English and Nick Taylor played their way in, with Taylor saying he would “kind of soak it in and realize that we’ve finally done it. “It’s really satisfying to finish it off,” he said.

VOL. XXVI No. 34

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 27

PATTAYA MAIL

Brett on top at Mountain Shadow PSC Golf from The Bunker Boys green fee price of three hundred baht that might be a bit much to expect. The game was punctuated by intermittent showers, but never heavy enough to halt play. Once again the issue of how to mark a golf card correctly raised its head and a mathematical effort by one of our members added to the confusion. After much

Monday, August 13, Mt. Shadow – Stableford 1st Michael Brett (14) 35pts 2nd Raleigh Gosney (20) 31pts 3rd Peter Allen (28) 30pts The golfing week got off to a difficult start with a round at the challenging Mountain Shadow course. Scoring is always difficult here and today an extremely strong gusty wind at times made the course virtually unplayable. As a result, scores were in the low to very low range and even our big guns such as Geoff Parker, Les Cobban, Robbie Watts and Jimmy Carr failed to register thirty points; it’s unusual for all to fail at the same time. Peter Allen continues to make it into the winners’ circle and took third place with thirty points. Peter has lost four strokes off his handicap in recent times, could be he needs to lose a few more. Raleigh Gosney came in second a stroke ahead of Peter on thirty-one points whilst Michael Brett scrambled well and took first with thirty-five. Only two near pins were registered, so two each to Les Cobban and Michael Brett. Off the course, the Bunker Boys recently ran a competition

DATE:

Geoff Parker.

to pick the winner of The Open and the PGA and remarkably the winner on both occasions was Tony Robbin’s dog. Who wouldn’t like a dog like that!

Wednesday, August 15, Treasure Hill – Stableford 1st Geoff Parker (14) 27pts 2nd Jack Penny (18) 27pts 3rd Tony Robbins (24) 27pts The days of forty-four points being the winning score seemed a very distant memory on Wednesday at Treasure Hill. There is no way to sugar coat the day’s results and at the top we had four golfers locked together

FRI 24

Apple’s Irish

Khao Kheow

Bunker Boys

Eastern Star

SAT 25

checking and cross-checking, Trevor Priestley was declared the winner on countback from Geoff Cox, who has had a good run of form in the last two weeks. Third went to Frank Quinlan who returned to the winners’ circle after a long absence. Only two near pins were claimed with two each going to Les Cobban and Les Hall.

Michael Brett.

on twenty-seven points who had to be separated on countback. This is the lowest winning score anyone can remember for a long time, with no particular reason why nobody did better. Geoff Parker took first place ahead of Kiwi Jack Penny in second and Tony Robbins third. The one to miss out was Peter Allen also on twenty-seven, however he did win a near pin and Frank Quinlan got two. Today Jimmy Carr should have won except that he incurred a two-shot penalty, not once but twice by playing the wrong ball, even with

SUN 26

his own distinctive ball markings, Alzheimer’s strikes again!

Friday, August 17, King’s Naga – Stableford 1st Trevor Priestley (22) 33pts 2nd Geoff Cox (18) 33pts 3rd Frank Quinlan (36) 29pts We had another good low season number of thirteen for the last game of the week at the King’s Naga course. The condition of the layout could best be described as shabby; fairways were in need of mowing and greens were slow and bumpy. Overall the course would benefit from a bit of TLC but at the

MON 27

TUE 28

WED 29

Greenwood

THU 30

FRI 31

Burapha

Plutaluang

Pattaya C.C.

Greenwood

Laem Chabang

Eastern Star

Treasure Hill

Cafe Kronborg Colin’s Golf

Greenwood

Green Valley

Growling Swan Billabong Golf Le Katai

Mt. Shadow Burapha

Phoenix

Crystal Bay

King’s Naga

Lewiinski’s The Links

Pleasant Valley Green Valley Mt. Shadow

Eastern Star

Burapha Greenwood

Pleasant Valley

Green Valley Eastern Star

Laem Chabang

Bangpakong

Hua Hin Tour

Greenwood

Pattavia

I Rovers Retox Game On Siam Country

Eastern Star

Sugar Shack

The Emerald

Hua Hin Tour

Outback Bar

Green Valley

Burapha

The Golf Club

Greenwood

Green Valley

The Players Lounge Tropical Golf Valley View Hackers

Hua Hin Tour

Pattana Treasure Hill

Hua Hin Tour

Pattaya C.C. Laem Chabang

Pattaya C.C.

Green Valley

Laem Chabang

Green Valley Pattavia Green Valley

Royal Lakeside Green Valley

Crystal Bay Green Valley

Green Valley

The Bunker Boys meet at the M-Club off Pattaya 3rd Road for golf outings every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (www.bunkersociety.com). Transportation leaves from Cafe Kronborg on Soi Diana Inn at 8:15 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays, (contact Dave on tel. 038 602 2117). Colin’s Bar plays golf Sun/Mon/Wed & Fri (www.colinsbar.com). The Growling Swan plays golf on Monday & Thursday (www.thegrowlingswan.com). Lewiinski’s departs from Soi Pattayaland One (Soi Pattaya 13/3) at 9:00 a.m. on its scheduled days. of Sunday, Monday, Tuesday/Wednesday and Friday. The Pattaya Links Hotel Golf Society departs from Soi Buakhao on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Call Phil on 0625 933 380 or visit www.thelinkshotelpattaya.com. The Golf Club is located on Soij LK Metro. Call Phil on 090 769 3778. Tropical Golf meets at BJ’s Holiday Lodge at 8am on Tuesday’ & Friday. Call Derek on 089 034 0629

28 FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

VOL. XXVI No. 34

Chelsea top Arsenal in EPL thriller, Kane ends August curse English Premier League round-up Steve Douglas London (AP) - Chelsea and Arsenal served up a feast of goals in a thrilling London derby in the Premier League last Saturday. Across the capital, Harry Kane was happy with just the one goal to end his August hoodoo in England’s top division. Chelsea scored twice in the opening 20 minutes, conceded twice before halftime and had a late winner through Marcos Alonso in a 3-2 victory over Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. In a game between teams with newly hired managers, Maurizio Sarri will be delighted with the attacking spark his Chelsea team have shown in the opening two games of the Premier League. They also scored three times in a win against Huddersfield on the opening weekend. But it’s two straight losses for Arsenal manager Unai Emery, whose side are showing the same defensive frailties

as they did in the final seasons of predecessor Arsene Wenger’s 22-year reign. After 15 games and more than 1,000 minutes, Harry Kane finally scored a topflight goal in August to seal Tottenham’s 3-1 win over Fulham at Wembley Stadium. Spurs have also won their first two games after an offseason when they didn’t buy a single player. Brazilian winger Lucas Moura and Kieran Trippier, off a shot from a free kick, had already scored for Tottenham, with Aleksandar Mitrovic making it 1-1 for Fulham just after halftime while sitting on the ground. Meanwhile, an offseason of heavy spending and the recruitment of Premier League-winning manager Manuel Pellegrini hasn’t done much to improve West Ham’s fortunes. The London club lost for the second straight game, beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth after taking the lead through Marko Arnautovic’s penalty. Callum Wilson, after a mazy dribble,

Read Pattaya Mail Online Updated Daily www.pattayamail.com | Facebook/pattayamail Email: ptymail@pattayamail.com

Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso (center) celebrates after scoring his side’s third goal during the English Premier League match against Arsenal at Stamford bridge stadium in London, Saturday, Aug. 18. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

and Steve Cook replied for Bournemouth, who have maximum points. Kenedy missed an injurytime penalty for Newcastle in a 0-0 draw at Cardiff in the other game Saturday. On Sunday, Manchester City delivered yet another reminder that they are the team to beat in the Premier League this season while winning the league title looks beyond

After earthquake, Olympics, Singh has Asian Games in context Jakarta, Indonesia (AP) — Gaurika Singh was thrust into the international spotlight as the youngest athlete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where she captivated people with her story of earthquake survival. She’s still only 15 but at the Asian Games, where’s she been competing in swimming this past week, she feels almost like a veteran. Singh is not even the youngest member of the Nepal swimming team in Jakarta, as she’s two months older than teammate Tisa Shakya. And there are competitors on other national teams who haven’t even reached their teens — the youngest at the games being 9-year-old Indonesian skateboarder Aliqqa Novvery. “I’m happy not to be the youngest this time because it kind of helps,” Singh said. “There’s less spotlight so you can focus on just swimming.” “There was a lot of media attention,” she added, recalling the Olympics in 2016 when she was aged 13. “It was fun but it was tiring.” Still, in context, it was nothing compared with her experience of the April 2015 earthquake that killed 9,000 people and damaged nearly 1 million houses and structures in Nepal.

Nepal’s Gaurika Singh reacts after her woman’s 100m freestyle heat during swimming competition at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 20. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

She was preparing for the national championships in Kathmandu when the massive quake struck. Singh was in a five-story office block at the time and took shelter under a desk. Luckily, the building she was in didn’t collapse. “It was very scary,” she said. “My mum was with me but it was terrifying.” She may just be a teenager but she’s packed a lot into her years and that experience helped shape her view of the world. When she’s done with swimming, she hopes to work for the United Nations. For now, though, she’s focused on competing. There were only two Olympic-size swimming pools in Nepal before the 2015 quake

and one of those was ruined and hasn’t been rebuilt. The one remaining pool is outdoors, which means it freezes over in winter. So Singh is the only member of the Nepal swimming team at the Asian Games who gets to swim all year round because she moved to Britain with her parents, who are doctors, when she was two. She goes back to the Himalayas every summer to train with the national squad but practices at her base in England the rest of the time. “I just love representing Nepal. It’s a great honor,” Singh said. “This is the first international meet after Rio so it’s just fun getting back to all of this.”

rivals Manchester United. A few hours after City thrashed Huddersfield 6-1 — mainly thanks to a hat trick by Sergio Aguero —

United slumped to a 3-2 loss at Brighton after conceding three goals in a 20-minute span in the first half. City have already racked up

eight goals in the first two games of their title defence. Aguero looks in peak form, fit-again Benjamin Mendy is in rampaging mood down the left, while coach Pep Guardiola had the luxury of starting Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane and Riyad Mahrez on the bench against Huddersfield. A 3-1 win at Burnley gave Watford a second straight win to open the season, moving the team to six points along with City, Tottenham, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bournemouth. Andre Gray, Troy Deeney and Will Hughes scored the goals at Turf Moor, with James Tarkowski replying for Burnley. Mohamed Salah won a first-half penalty converted by James Milner and also played in Sadio Mane for a late goal as Liverpool beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-0 on Monday for their second straight win to open the Premier League season.

Fury sets up Wilder fight after winning 2nd comeback bout Belfast, N. Ireland (AP) — Tyson Fury says he has signed the contract. Deontay Wilder said the fight is “official.” All it needs now is a time and a place. Fury, the former world heavyweight champion, cleared the way for a fight with Wilder, the current WBC titleholder, by winning the second bout of his comeback last Saturday. Wilder was ringside at Windsor Park in Belfast to see Fury taken the full 10 rounds by Italian journeyman Francesco Pianeta before being awarded the victory on points, 100-90. Wilder then entered the ring and said: “We are ready now. This fight will happen. It is on. This fight is official. It’s on. It’s the best fighting the best.” Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, who was standing near the two fighters in the ring, said an announcement will be made soon. “They called, I answered. I said send me a contract, they sent me a contract. I said yes and now he gets a chance to fight the lineal champion of the world,” said Fury, who now has a 27-0 record. “One thing I promise in Las Vegas is that I am knocking you out.” After shocking the boxing world by beating Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015 to become WBA, IBF and WBO champion, Fury was out of the ring for 2 1/2 years because of mental health and drug problems. He regained his boxing license in January after accepting a backdated

Tyson Fury (left) and WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder face each other after Fury beat Francesco Pianeta during a heavyweight fight at Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Saturday Aug. 18. (Niall Carson/PA via AP)

two-year doping ban the previous month for elevated levels of nandrolone in urine samples. The first fight of his return was an almost comical bout against Albanian cruiserweight Sefer Seferi in June, which ended after the fourth round when Fury’s opponent quit. Pianeta offered better but still limited opposition and didn’t have the power to worry Fury, who was light on his feet and showed good movement and reflexes. Fury took this fight more seriously but still showboated at times, like in the first round when he held onto the rope with one hand and aimed punches with the other. His ringwalk was to the song “Sweet Home Alabama.” Wilder was born in Alabama. After being awarded the

win, Fury paraded in the ring with Wilder’s WBC belt. “I think it was a calculated boxing performance,” Fury said. “We came here to get the rounds in with a tough man, quite durable. We were happy with the performance. I thought that was a step-up and a better boxing display. It’s no secret that I need the rounds.” Wilder, who is 40-0 with 39 knockouts, was in Northern Ireland on a charm offensive with fans and the British media. His team had been negotiating to fight WBA, WBO and IBF champion Anthony Joshua but talks fell through. “I can’t wait to fight you because I am going to knock you out,” Wilder said to Fury. “You are going to feel the experience of being knocked out by the Bronze Bomber.”

VOL. XXVI No. 34

PATTAYA MAIL

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 29

Late Naholo double helps All Blacks beat Australia 38-13 Sydney (AP) — A length of the field try by center Jack Goodhue and a late double from Waisake Naholo spurred New Zealand to a 38-13 win against Australia in the first Bledisloe Cup test, and opening match of the Rugby Championship, last Saturday. The visiting team were tied down through most of the first half by Australia’s swarming defence, which placed pressure on the passing player and produced handling errors which nullified the All Blacks’ attacking game. But New Zealand scored their first try just before halftime, trailing 6-5 at the break, and added five more touchdowns in the second period as fatigue gripped the Wallabies, their set pieces crumbling and their defensive effort waning. New Zealand secured their 18th victory in 20 tests in Sydney, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-test series for the Bledisloe Cup which they have held through 15 series since 2002. “We looked after the ball a little bit better after halftime

than we did in the first half,” All Blacks captain Kieran Read said. “We were able to get on the edges of them. That’s where the gaps were. “Our defence set the tone for the whole match. They were only able to score once. We were able to set that standard and it flowed on to our attack.” At the start it was the Wallabies who set the defensive tone. Perhaps mindful of the equivalent test in Sydney last year, when the All Blacks led 40-6 at halftime, Australia threw their energy into an all-or-nothing defensive performance which was successful for the first 30 minutes. The All Blacks, impatient in their efforts to break down the wall, made too many poor choices in trying to sustain their attack and lost all forward momentum through the first quarter. It made the Wallabies’ backrow veterans David Pocock and Michael Hooper ascendant at breakdowns, further slowing and frustrating New Zealand’s attack. Australia edged into a 6-0

New Zealand’s Waisake Naholo (right) is brought down by Australia’s Bernard Foley during their rugby union test match in Sydney, Saturday, Aug. 18. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

lead with penalties to Reece Hodge and Bernard Foley. The tide turned when the All Blacks finally began to hold the ball for long periods. That forced the Australians to make more tackles and they began to show signs of fatigue in a physical match. At the same time, Australia’s set piece fell apart. They conceded several penalties from scrum collapses and couldn’t control their own lineout ball, losing the basis for any attack.

“I was happy going into halftime,” Wallabies captain Hooper said. “We applied pressure to the way the Kiwis wanted to attack. “I was disappointed with the way we held the ball tonight. Obviously our set piece wasn’t up to scratch. New Zealand did really well to stop us there and I don’t know if we got above three phases tonight, and when we did the Kiwis shifted the ball, moved us and scored within one or two phases.”

New Zealand gained a territorial advantage late in the first half, and it produced a try from scrumhalf Aaron Smith. The All Blacks hadn’t broken the Australian line until the 39th minute when fullback Ben Smith skipped through a tackle by Lukhan Tui. He passed wide to Naholo who moved the ball back infield through Read to Aaron Smith. The All Blacks have an extraordinary ability to score around the halftime mark and it showed again when Goodhue opened the second period with a superb try. Naholo stripped the ball from opposite number Marika Koroibete and when the ball was passed deep to Beauden Barrett, five meters from his goal line, he decided to run it, moving it wider to Goodhue. Rieko Ioane outflanked the defence down the left wing and passed back to Goodhue who dashed away to score. The Wallabies must have known then that another test against New Zealand had slipped from their grasp.

Barrett showed off his array of skills when he pounced on a dropped pass by Dane HaylettPerry and dribbled the ball on, under pressure from Will Genia, to pick up near the line and score. All Blacks flyhalf Barrett, out of form before this match, then made a break from one of a number of lineouts lost by the Wallabies in the second half and fed lock Brodie Retallick who scored in his first test since September. Australia struck back with a try from newcomer Jack Maddocks, who had missed a similar chance minutes earlier. But the All Blacks were in command and scored again when Barrett put a perfectly-weighted kick into Naholo’s path. Naholo then dived over again in the 74th minute to clinch an emphatic victory. In Saturday’s other Rugby Championship match, South Africa scored four tries in the second half to come from behind and beat Argentina 34-21 in Durban.

Djokovic beats Federer for 1st Cincinnati title Joe Kay Mason, Ohio (AP) — Novak Djokovic gave his racket to a fan and tossed his sweatbands into the stands. No need for mementos from this victory. The long-awaited Rookwood pottery trophy would be plenty. Djokovic finally mastered the one tournament that’s eluded him, beating nemesis Roger Federer 6-4, 6-4 last Sunday for his first Western & Southern Open championship. He got the better of a nostalgic rematch — they hadn’t played in two years because of injuries — and broke through in a tournament that Federer has won seven times, never losing a title match. “Thank you for letting me win once in Cincinnati,” he told Federer as they stood on court for the trophy presentation. After reaching the final five times and losing every time — three to Federer — Djokovic jumped and punched the air in celebration of his breakthrough. He’s the first to claim all nine ATP Masters 1000 events since the series started in 1990, something that had become his quest after so many close calls. “That’s what the headline should be about — this is such an amazing accomplishment,” Federer said. “He’s the first to do it. I think it’s very difficult to win Masters 1000s. These performances don’t come easy.”

Djokovic leads their alltime series 24-22, doing better in the biggest matches. He’s 3-1 against Federer in Grand Slam finals and 12-6 overall in championship matches, including wins at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2015. Djokovic completed a long comeback from elbow problems by winning his fourth Wimbledon title last month,

then set out to get his hardcourt game in order for the U.S. Open. He got better as the rainy week went on in Cincinnati, playing his best at the end. “This seems to be a bit unreal, to be honest, to be back at this level,” he said. Federer’s serve had been untouchable all week — held for 46 consecutive games. Djokovic broke that streak to

Kiki Bertens celebrates after defeating Simona Halep during the women’s final at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Aug. 19. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Novak Djokovic reacts after defeating Roger Federer in the men’s final at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Aug. 19, in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

go up 4-3 in the opening set, prompting Federer to mutter angrily. Djokovic served out the set, and then traded breaks with Federer early in the second set. Federer’s game was off — 28 unforced errors — and Djokovic took full advantage. He broke him again to go up 4-3 and served it out. In the women’s bracket, top-ranked Simona Halep let a match point slip away during the second-set tiebreaker, and Kiki Bertens rallied for a 2-6, 7-6 (6), 6-2 victory in her first hard-court final. Bertens served a 109 mph ace , flipped her racket away, fell to her knees and raised both arms. Moments later,

she covered her face for a joyous cry, wiping the tears away with her sweat-soaked blue wristband. One point away from another loss, she had pulled off her biggest win, one that left her as stunned as everyone else. “I cannot find words for this moment,” she said. The Dutch clay-court specialist ended Halep’s streak of nine straight wins, including the title at Montreal a week earlier. She’d never beaten a top-ranked player, but wore down Halep at the end of her two draining weeks. During the week in Cincinnati, Halep had one match

suspended overnight by rain and wound up playing twice in one day to reach the semifinals. She controlled the first set on Sunday and had a chance to close it out, leading 6-5 in the tiebreaker. When that slipped away, she never recovered, playing her worst in the final set — 13 unforced errors that gave Bertens a chance to pull away. “I had a match (point), so I was there,” Halep said. “I didn’t take my chance. In the third set, I was empty and I couldn’t fight anymore.” Bertens became the first unseeded player to win in Cincinnati since Vera Zvonareva in 2006.

30 FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

China’s Zhao Ruozhu competes in the final round of the 10m air rifle women’s final shooting event during the 18th Asian Games in Palembang, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 20. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)

Combined Koreas Ro Suk Yong (left) and Taiwan’s Hsile Bao jump for ball possession during their women’s basketball match at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia on Friday, Aug. 17. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Pittsburgh Pirates’ David Freese is hit by a pitch from Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop in the tenth inning of a Major League baseball game Sunday, Aug. 19, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

VOL. XXVI No. 34

New Zealand’s Aaron Smith (left) dives over the line in front of Australia’s Michael Hooper to score a try during their rugby union test match in Sydney, Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Japan’s Daiya Seto swims in the men’s 200m butterfly final during the swimming competition at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, Sunday, Aug. 19. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, holds the Rookwood Cup after defeating Roger Federer, of Switzerland, during the finals at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Sunday, Aug. 19, in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Indonesia’s Lindswell Kwok bites her gold medal during ceremony for the women’s taijijian wushu event at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia on Monday, Aug. 20. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) Read Pattaya Mail Online Updated Daily www.pattayamail.com | Facebook/pattayamail Email: ptymail@pattayamail.com

VOL. XXVI No. 34

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 31

PATTAYA MAIL

Sprinters at Knoxville

Goodbye Fernando Many years ago Fernando Alonso was a whinger. I used to refer to him as the sulky Spaniard. He was 20 at the time, but he is now 37 and has mellowed in the 17 years of competing at the F1 level. Fernando has been the world champion twice, had 32 wins, 22 pole positions and 97 podiums to date. Beyond his two titles – in 2005 he became the thenyoungest world champion in F1 history – Fernando has been championship runnerup three times. “After 17 wonderful years in this amazing sport, it’s time for me to make a change and move on,” said the Spaniard. “I have enjoyed every single minute of those incredible seasons and I cannot thank enough the people who have contributed to make them all so special. (I wonder, which PR person wrote all that for him?) He went on to say, “There are still several grands prix to go this season, and I will take part in them with more commitment and passion than ever. Let’s see what the future brings; new exciting challenges are around the corner. I’m having one of the happiest times ever in my life but I need to go on exploring new adventures.” “Fernando is not only an outstanding ambassador for McLaren but also for Formula 1,” added Zak Brown of McLaren. “His 17 years in the sport, as arguably the preeminent driver of his generation and undoubtedly an F1

Fernando Alonso.

great, have added another layer to Formula 1’s rich history. “There is a time for everyone to make a change and Fernando has decided the end of this season to be his. We respect his decision, even if we believe he is in the finest form of his career. Our open dialogue with Fernando has meant we could plan for this eventuality. “While evaluating his future during the past months, Fernando’s competitiveness has been undimmed. He has continued to perform at the highest level throughout, as we know he will do in the remaining nine races of this year’s championship. “I know that the entire team joins me in paying tribute to Fernando’s enormous contribution to McLaren; he is a legend both for the championship and for the team. Fernando is an important part of our story and will join an illustrious line of McLaren drivers. On behalf

of Sheikh Mohammed, Mansour and our entire board, we wish Fernando every success in the future.” On Saturday, Alonso tweeted a cryptic message indicating that an announcement of some sort would be made today. Interestingly, yesterday, the official Indy Car site ran a brief story mentioning the tweet, along with a number of messages from fans hoping to see the Spaniard jump ship from F1 and reminding readers that victory in the Indy 500 is all that’s preventing the Spaniard from emulating Graham Hill in achieving motor sport’s Triple Crown, a made up award incorporating F1, Le Mans and the Indy 500. While Alonso may well head to Indy Car next season, it remains to be seen who will replace him at McLaren, with Lando Norris, a top F2 driver, expected by many to be making the step up to F1.

Autotrivia Quiz Last week I mentioned that there have been many items over the years that were invented and have left indelible marks on the future of motoring. One was a tricycle. I asked whose tricycle was it and what invention was this? It was the son of John Boyd Dunlop, whose father designed the inner tube for the wheels to give a much smoother ride. He did take out a patent, though he did not know the concept had been tried many years before. Two years after he was granted the patent, Dunlop was officially informed that it was invalid as Scottish inventor Robert William Thomson (1822–1873) had patented the idea in France in 1846 and in the US in 1847. To capitalize on pneumatic tyres for bicycles, Dunlop and Hervey Du Cros

resuscitated a Dublin-listed company and renamed it Pneumatic Tyre and Booth’s Cycle Agency. Dunlop retired in 1895. So to this week. What famous name in motor sport ended up on a bank note? And what was the denomination? Clue remember the Irish punt. (Rhymes with bank manager.) Be the first correct answer to email automania@pattayamail.com or viacars@ gmail.com. And in addition, if you are a Pattaya resident, the closest correct answer will win a free voucher for Casa Pascal’s Breakfast BBQ. One local resident wrote back to say he had enjoyed the Casa Pascal BBQ brunch and went so far as to say it is the best breakfast in Thailand. Good luck!

Thailand has chosen to follow a path similar to the FIA categories and circuits, but that may not have been such a wise choice. The top level which has Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi and Bentley and the like are race cars that are now very technical and very expensive (millions of baht). There is an alternative, and that is racing on the dirt speedways, of which Knoxville in the USA is one of the best known. To construct a dirt speedway is many times cheaper than the pukka FIA bitumen tracks. The dirt race cars are also many times cheaper, and perhaps a revelation to some – they are more powerful than an F1 car. The equivalent of F1 is the Sprint cars which have 6.7 liter engines developing 900 BHP and run on typically 400 meter dirt tracks and record around 12 seconds per lap. The sprinters are front engined and have large wings to keep the monsters on the ground. They have no gearbox, just a toggle switch to connect the engine

Speedway Sprinter.

with the transmission, so the cars are push started. All-up weight is around 650 kg. Since the cars only turn left the rear wheels are of different sizes, called “stagger” with the right hand side wheels being the larger. An important part of the sprinter tool car kit is a tape measure. I have driven one of the top Sprinters of the day and it was a great experience. You go thundering down the straights, centimeters from the wall and then before you can swallow hard, you are in the bend and traveling sideways, exhaust bellowing

and then along the wall again with the noise reverberating off the wall. These cars are very responsive to the accelerator pedal, not enough loud pedal and you are understeering towards the wall, too much go pedal and you are running backwards towards the wall with terminal oversteer. I honestly think that Pattaya needs a dirt speedway which could be used for both cars and speedway motorcycles. Affordable, while F1 isn’t. All you need to start is a bit of a dirt area and a grader.

Want a DB? What about a DBS? DBS Superleggera.

In these days of hardship and belt tightening, there must still be people sitting on a fortune (as well as some young ladies in Walking Street). The new Aston Martin DB S will set you back several million THB to put it amongst the Ferrari 812 Superfast, Porsche 911 Turbo S and Lamborghini Aventador. Another of Aston Martin’s flights of fancy was the track only Vulcan and we are told that the DBS Superleggera borrows aerodynamic features from the track-only Vulcan. The designer says the DBS deserves comparison with the Vulcan. “It isn’t quite as quick (3.4 seconds for 0-100 km/h compared to 2.9) but the approach to keeping this car glued to the road is exactly the same as we applied to the Vulcan.” Technically the DBS Superleggera is a two-door four-seater - and realistically

the rear seats are best for legless midgets. The center stack is tastefully laid out, with the stopstart button centered among the gear selection buttons for the eight-speed automatic. Storage space is minimal and the air vents operate with a non-premium feel. (How much was this car again?) According to one overseas motor noter, given it pumps 900 Nm to the rear wheels, the driver needs to be judicious with the right foot. Any appreciable steering lock will have the DBS Superleggera looking to rotate faster and more forcefully than you might expect. The eight-speed auto can also send a decent kick back into the cabin on upshifts, accompanied by momentary wheelspin if the surface is slick. Sounds to me as if the tester was overwhelmed by this car! It seems the electronics m i r r o r A s t o n ’s overall

old-school approach. The driver is expected to be in control, with the stability software there to avoid an accident rather than rein in exuberance. At a glance Aston Martin DBS Superleggera in a nutshell Price AUD 517,000 plus onroad costs Warranty: three years/ 100,000 km Servicing 12 months/ 15,000 km, AUD 4200 for three years (estimated) Engine 5.2-liter V12 twinturbo, 533 kW/900 Nm Transmission Eight-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive Safety Not tested, six airbags, torque vectoring Consumption 12.4 L/100 km (estimated) Spare None: repair kit To try and say that the DBS is slow as it takes 3.4 seconds to 100 km/h isn’t really hanging about, is it. But is it really worth that rather large sack of gold? I don’t think so.

32 FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

VOL. XXVI No. 34

In this Wednesday, Aug. 15 photo, Emperor Akihito (right) and Empress Michiko, attend a memorial service for the war dead at Nippon Budokan martial arts hall, in Tokyo. In his final address on the war anniversary before he abdicates next spring, Akihito expressed “deep remorse” for the war, which was fought in his father’s name. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, File)

In this Wednesday, Aug. 15 photo, a bird flies past as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in white, arrives at the historical Red Fort to address the nation on the country’s Independence Day, in New Delhi, India. India won independence from British colonialists in 1947. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File)

In this Aug. 16 photo, Vietnamese Doan Thi Huong (center) is escorted by police as she leaves her court hearing at the Shah Alam High Court in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The Malaysian court has ordered the two women, Doan Thi Huong and Indonesian Siti Aisyah to enter their defense over the murder of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s half-brother in a brazen assassination that has gripped the world. (AP Photo/Yam G-Jun, File)

In this Wednesday, Aug. 15 photo, a member of ASC Tornados, the motorcycle display team of the Indian army, jumps through a fire ring as he performs a daredevil stunt during Indian Independence Day celebrations in Bangalore, India. (AP Photo/Aijaz Rahi, File)

In this Wednesday, Aug. 15 photo, North Korean soldiers salute as others bow before the giant bronze statues of late North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and his son Kim Jong Il during the anniversary of the end of World War II and liberation from Japanese colonial rule in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea has marked the anniversary with a series of ceremonies ahead of what is expected to be a much bigger event next month, the 70th anniversary of its national foundation day. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan, File)

In this Sunday, Aug. 12 photo, a delivery van lies on its side after it was swept by heavy rains and strong winds brought about by a tropical storm that flooded Marikina city east of Manila, Philippines. The tropical storm exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday afternoon but it spawned the southwest monsoon rains over most parts of the main island of Luzon, including Metropolitan Manila, according to the government’s Philippine, Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez, File)

VOL. XXVI No. 34

PATTAYA MAIL

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 33

E-mail: comhaps@pattayamail.com

Events

Dining

The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be on Sunday, August 26. Shayachon (Rose) Yangpreeda will speak about avoiding and overcoming condo management problems in Thailand. The program starts at 10:30 a.m. with a buffet breakfast available from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on the 4th floor of the Holiday Inn’s Executive Tower, located behind the Holiday Inn’s Bay Tower on Beach Road. A Joint Chambers Eastern Seaboard networking evening will be held at the Pullman Pattaya G hotel on Friday, August 24 from 6.30 p.m. – 9 p.m. (last drinks at 8.30 p.m.). Entrance cost is THB 400 on the door for members and THB 800 for non-members. Admission includes free-flow drinks and finger food. For more information send email to greg@bccthai.com. The Eastern Seaboard Businessmen’s Dinner is a monthly event taking place at the Mantra Restaurant at the Amari Pattaya Resort on the last Thursday of the month. It brings together business leaders from various backgrounds including Automotive, Aerospace, Real Estate, Architecture, FMCG, Electronics, White Goods, Logistics, Recruitment, Legal, Consulting, and others in a relaxed atmosphere. The next event will be held on Thursday, August 30. If you are interested in attending please contact Anuttra.Sukruen@tinfish.co.th. A Farmers’ Market takes place every 2nd Saturday of the month at the Holiday Inn hotel on Pattaya Beach Road from 10.30 am - 3.30 p.m. Products range from wellness items, jewelry, freshly prepared food, organic vegetables and fruits. The next market will be held Sept. 8. A stamp market is held every Sunday from 10.00 a.m. till 3.00 p.m.at Rahnpintang Moe Kata Restaurant, Panji Place, on Soi Ponphraphanimit 7 (200m from the Bangkok Highway underpass). Here can you exchange stamps from the whole world. Call 089 091 3418 for more information and directions.

Pizza and Pasta All You Can Eat at Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien: Twist Restaurant features Italian classics like creamy Carbonara or meaty Bolognese with a choice of pasta, or the delicious Prosciutto Pizza with your choice of regular or whole wheat dough. The menu also includes original Thaifusion pizzas and pasta such as the Tom Yam pizza with chili paste, prawn, squid and Thai herbs or the tasty Green Curry Pasta. Available all day from Sunday – Thursday at only THB 500 per person, with a glass of soft drink. For more information or reservation, call 033 078 888. Hard Rock Cafe Pattaya offers a “Perfect Duo” promotion from now until September 30: Enjoy a 6oz legendary Hard Rock burger + Coke or Sprite at Bt 299 only. Legendary burger features juicy certified Angus Beef topped with smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, golden fried onion ring, crisp lettuce and vine-ripened tomato. For more information and reservations, call 038426-635 The Bay Grill & Buffet at Dusit Thani Pattaya: Dine with a sea view and enjoy seafood and meat barbecue accompanied by Thai and international items from soup, appetizers and main courses to dessert for only THB 1200++ per person. Free flowing beverage for additional THB 599++ per person. The Bay is open daily from 18:30 - 22:00. Call 038 425 611-7 ext. 2149 0r 2150 for more information and reservations. Special culinary nights at Persimmon restaurant, Pattana Golf Club & Resort: Pizza Pasta Night on Tuesday at only 299 Baht or 399 Baht including sangria or wine, customers can choose ingredients for their pasta and pizza. Seafood Night on Wednesday at only 399 Baht, customers can choose varieties of fresh seafood cooked to order in our open kitchen. Carnivore Night on Friday at only 499 Baht offers a free flow chicken, lamb, beef or pork BBQ direct from the charcoal grill. In addition, for only 100

Fax: 038-427596

Baht customers can choose or combine lots of ingredients and level of spiciness to create your own Som Tam, all day, every day. Call for reservation at 038 318 999 ext. 11212/11230 or email restaurant@pattana.co.th. A new Russian chef and a new Russian singer are featured at Flames, the BBQ restaurant in the beachside water park at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. Chef Sergei Antonov is preparing Russian specialities every evening in the Flames kitchen, while Roman Balachin is singing Russian and international songs every Friday and Saturday, from 18.00 to 23.00 hrs. Flames restaurant is located on the beachfront of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. The restaurant is open from 18.00 – 23.00 hrs. Reservations call (038) 714 981. The Bay Grill & Buffet at Dusit Thani Pattaya: Dine with a sea view and enjoy seafood and meat barbecue accompanied by Thai and international items from soup, appetizers and main courses to dessert for only THB 1200++ per person. Free flowing beverage for additional THB 599++ per person. The Bay is open daily from 18:30 - 22:00. Call 038 425 611-7 ext. 2149 0r 2150 for more information and reservations. Big Fish restaurant at Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya enhances its seafood buffet with a Thai marketplace theme: live stations offer traditional Thai cuisine in a unique atmosphere. All you can eat only at THB 400 net per person and enjoy a special welcome drink from the antique jar. Promotion daily from 12pm – 2.30pm. For more information and reservations call 038 930 600 or email to fbsec@siamatpattaya.com. The Thai Garden Terrace Restaurant offers nightly dining presentations with different themed “all you can eat” buffets at the resort poolside: Monday – Italian buffet; Tuesday – BBQ buffet; Wednesday – multi-cuisine buffet; Thursday – German buffet with roasted pig; Friday – Thai buffet; Saturday – international buffet; Sunday – steak & skewers buffet. The buffet starts from 6 p.m., runs until

9 p.m. All this for just 399 baht net per adult. What you see is what you pay, no additional service charges or VAT. For reservations call 038 370 614 or make your booking at www.thaigarden.com under “buffet reservation”. Thai Garden Resort is located on North Pattaya Road, 200 meters from the Dolphin roundabout and 200 meters before Tesco Lotus.

a.m. until late. Tel: Reservations: 038 252 726, www. lindasrestaurant.com, streetside parking. Email linda @lindasrestaurant.com . GPS 12.901655 N 100.869.

BBQ Pork Spare Ribs & Jasmine Rice for only 195 baht

The happy BBQ chef at Thai Garden.

Yupin’s Restaurant in Jomtien Complex offers some fabulous culinary options including two new scallop dishes: Yupin’s Szechuan Scallops with hoisin sauce and crispy bacon salad for starters at 285 baht and a main course of Yupin’s scallops, shrimp & saffron sauce serenade priced at just 495 baht. Special promotions include Fines de Claires Oysters served every Friday with a glass of sparkling wine or Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: 595baht per six oysters. . For more information or reservations, call 038 250394 or visit website: www.yupins.com.

Delicious menu options at Yupin’s Restaurant.

Linda’s Restaurant is large with seating for 200 people, with a covered al fresco verandah outside for those who wish to smoke. Inside, in air-conditioned comfort, there are comfortable chairs and decent sized tables, with white starched napery. Linda’s Restaurant, 315/177-180 Moo 12, opposite the Jomtien Complex. Thappraya Road, Jomtien. Open seven days from 7.30

Jameson’s Irish Pub offers daily food specials from Mon-Sat as well as fabulous Sunday roast dinners with all the trimmings, priced from 340 baht – 400 baht. Jameson’s Irish Pub is located on Soi Sukrudee (Soi A.R.) in Central Pattaya. Call 038 361 874 for more

Great menu options at Jameson’s.

information or visit website: www.jamesons-pattaya.com. Yamato Restaurant located on Soi Yamato has been around for more than 39 years and the soi was named after its oldest tenant. This is a restaurant to take a few people with you. The prices are certainly not over the top, and the quality is superb. Yamato Japanese restaurant, 219/51 Soi Yamato (13/1), close to Beach Road end, telephone 038 429 685 or 038 421 618. Open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for dinner.

Yamato’s mixed sashimi plate which had octopus, salmon, tuna, crab sticks, sea bass, squid and mackerel.

The legendary Somsakdi Restaurant has been in operation in Pattaya for more than 40 years. Proprietor and Chef Somsakdi is still cooking and running his amazing restaurant at 78 years of age. Continued on page 35

34 FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

VOL. XXVI No. 34

T55 New York Grill at Mövenpick Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien is a newcomer to Pattaya, but is part of the world-wide Accor chain. However, the background to the Mövenpick brand includes, for me at least, Jonathan Livingston Seagull. The book, written by Richard Bach, explores that for seagulls, life consists simply of eating and surviving. Against the conventions of seagull society, Jonathan Livingstone Seagull seeks to find a higher purpose and become the best at doing ordinary things in an extraordinary way. Well, “Möven” in German is seagull, and when founder Ueli Prager was looking for the name for the hotel, Prager and his architect watched people throw bread at the gulls. “They were so hungry at the time that they pulled the bread out of our hands,” said Prager. That’s why the architect came up with the word Mövenpick.

Wishing to emulate the seagull, Mövenpick wishes to do things in an extraordinary way as well, so when the PR lady K. Poo (much easier to pronounce than her real name Juttayapand Rojnchinnont) invited the Dining Out Team to come and review their new promotion, the T55 New York Grill, we naturally said yes. Mövenpick is in Najomtien and very easy to access. To get there (which is actually the easiest part of the whole exercise), head towards Sattahip on Sukhumvit Road, do a U-Turn at Ocean Marina and Mövenpick is about 200 meters along on the left. A long driveway gets you to the secure parking area. There is an elevator which will then take you up to the Lobby where a staffer will guide you to their T55 restaurant. As an aide memoire, the restaurant gets its name from T for Tenderloin, and 55 from the hotel’s house number.

The awesome Charlolais tomahawk steak.

Having found the restaurant, you pass by an amazing “butchery” with all types of meat stored and aged for around 40 days. The carnivore’s heaven. The dining room overlooks the tropical gardens while the dedicated staff is everywhere, making sure everyone is being catered for.

Mains are in the B, 550 range and include ribs and pork knuckle while soups are B. 250 – 300. However, the meat choices are exemplary with striploin, ribeye, tenderloin, and on the bone. All dry aged and three different choices with each section and something I had not seen before – a lamb tomahawk.

Oysters all the way from the USA.

Opposite the “butchery” are the climate-controlled wine racks. The list is not extensive, but neither is it expensive, with most between B. 1,500 and 2,500 and the house wines B. 1,600 per bottle (Pinot Grigio white and an IGP Puglia red) eminently quaffable. Mention must be made of the exquisite cutlery, shiny and black gloss and the plates emblazoned with T55, just in case you forget where you are? The restaurant board menu has Appetizers generally around B. 450 though the oysters (American) are more expensive at B. 800 for 6.

We dined with their new MarCom lady Manager Juttyapand Rojnchinnont (Poo) and the Executive Sous Chef Amorn Prechawathanawong (Jacky) in attendance and began with US West Coast oysters from Graham Point, Washington State. These were sweet like French but much more ‘meaty’. A great start. Next it was Jacky’s turn to prepare steak tartare at the table. This was accompanied by herbal fries. I love theatre. Food should be fun as well as sustenance.

Chef Jacky with his butcher shop.

More nibbles arrived with an avocado toast with hazelnut, smoked salmon (from their own smoker) and roast beef slices. Almost a meal in itself. A dish seen very infrequently, but very popular at our table was the charred bone marrow with beef cheek, caramelized onions, salt flakes, and homemade potato crisps. Next was a New England clam chowder served in cast iron ramekins at the table. Smooth and nourishing. After a change to the house red we dined on both a Charlolais beef tomahawk and the lamb tomahawk

with a baby chicken and BBQ snowfish baked in Hawaiian sea salt, and pink peppercorns. This was more than a dinner. This was an event! The evening was like a Chaîne des Rôtisseurs dinner, just excellent in every way. Wonderful for that special occasion (every day)! Mövenpick Siam Hotel Na Jomtien Pattaya, 55 Moo 2, Sukhumvit Rd Km156.5 Na Jomtien, telephone +66 33 078 888, www.movenpick .com/pattaya, T55 open from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m., secure parking in the hotel grounds.

VOL. XXVI No. 34

PATTAYA MAIL

FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018 35

E-mail: comhaps@pattayamail.com From page 33 The menu is probably the largest in Pattaya, with 374 individual items. Each dish is in Thai with an English explanation underneath. Rather than be swamped by choices, let Somsakdi guide you. After all, who knows his dishes better than he? Somsakdi Restaurant, Pattaya Soi 1, tel. 038 428 987, 038 423 284, 038 429 869, limited parking plus onstreet parking in the soi. Hours 11 a.m. until 11 p.m., seven days.

Spa & Hotel Promotions Experience the gentleness of Thai touch and the hypnotic scent of jasmine with a Jasmine Spa Journey at Spa Cenvaree, Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya. The cost of this package, which is available until the end of August, has been reduced from THB 3,690++ per person and is now only THB 2,995++. The two-hour journey begins with a foot ritual, and then proceeds to a jasmine body massage. From here the choice is an aromatic bath, body scrub, or body mask. For reservations, call 038 301 234 ext 4333. AVANI Spa offers a spa buffet package: 90-minute AVANI signature touch massage and International Buffet Dinner at Garden Cafe for one at only THB 2,700 net.

Fax: 038-427596

Advance reservations required, contact AVANI Spa at Tel. 038 412 120.

Entertainment Thailand’s own Bossanovy band is now playing live at Vistas lobby lounge in Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya every week from Tuesday to Sunday, between 18.00 and 19.00 hrs. With their gentle acoustic music, this duo play a mix of Thai, folk, country, pop and rock music, against a dreamy backdrop of the blue ocean and gentle sea breezes. Vistas Lobby Lounge is just off the main lobby of the resort, and is open all day and evening for a menu of pastries, snacks, specialty coffee and teas, and cocktails and beer. For more information and for reservations, please contact (038) 714 981. Enjoy great music from Thomas Reimer, one of the most famous European Jazz guitarists, playing live every evening (except Tuesday) from 6.00 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the Sugar Hut restaurant on Thappraya Road, call 038 364 186 for details.

Community Services The North Star Library on Sukhumvit Road, north Pattaya holds regular Thai language classes Mon - Fri from 10.30 a.m. till 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. till 2.30 p.m. Cost of admission is 100 baht per session for library members

You want fries to go with that? It used to be, many years ago in the UK, that Friday was fish and chips night, so for all the home cooks, here is the perfect chip recipe. Chips are a European staple; however, there are many different styles of chip, ranging from the commercialized “French” fries to the British chunky chip. Adding to the mystique is the fact that the Belgians have laid claim to inventing the humble chip! And the history books show that the Belgians laid claim first!

Ingredients Serves one to an army Potatoes (many types including King Edward, Maris Piper, Cara, Wilja, Saxon, Maris Peer, Desiree, Sante, Pentland Dell, and Fianna, Idaho, but most potatoes will do). 1 kg will feed 4 people. Polyunsaturated cooking oil to half fill your deep-fryer.

Cooking Method Cut the potatoes into chips (your selection of thin or hefty) and soak in cold water to remove excessive starch. Drain and pat completely dry with a clean tea towel - essential for a crisp finish. Blanche the chips frying at 170 C for 4-6 minutes and lift out just as they start to color. Raise the heat to 190 C and then plunge the chips back into the oil for a further 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain the chips on absorbent paper and season lightly with salt.

and 200 baht for non-members. Private lessons are also available for 200 baht per hour. In addition, the library also holds Yoga training every Tuesday from 1 - 2 p.m. at the Father Ray Foundation. Cost is 1200 baht for 6 sessions (first session free). For more information, call 081 575 4854 or email wan_nujan@yahoo.com

Groups & Associations Post 12146 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America (Ban Chang – U-Tapao, Thailand) meets the second Saturday of each month at 13:00 on the second floor of the Camel Pub in Ban Chang. If you are interested, please contact Membership Chairman Dan Morgan at banchang vfw12146membership@ gmail.com or visit website: www.banchangvfwpost 12146.org. The Royal British Legion Thailand meets the last Saturday of every month from 2 p.m. at the Tropical Bar on Soi Khao Noi (Watboonsampan near the Temple entrance) in East Pattaya. You do not need to have served in the Armed Forces to become a member and can join in the many social events arranged throughout the year. The Legion’s primary aim is the care and welfare

of those who have served and/or their dependents. For general enquiries send email to secretary@rblthailand .org, www.rblthailand.org. Alcoholics Anonymous: The Pattaya Group meets Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are closed (alcoholics only) and are held at Soi Skaw Beach (off Pattaya 2nd Rd). Contact Carl 08-456-31671. The Good Morning Pattaya Group meets 9 a.m. every morning. All meetings are ‘open’: contact 084 564 8479. The Jomtien Group meets every day at noon at Jomtien Long Stay Hotel: Contact, Andrew 086 107 6631. The Scandinavian Group meets on Tuesdays and Fridays 6 p.m. at the Norwegian Seaman’s Church, Thappraya Road Soi 7: contact Hans 085 135 7755 or Rune (Rayong) 089 754 9515. 10.30 a.m. meetings every day at Satree Pattana Centre on Soi Skaw Beach off Second Road. Call 084 564 8479. The Samaritans of Thailand English Help Line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support to the expatriate community. English-speaking staff, trained in crisis intervention will provide active, nonjudgmental and empathetic listening services on the

phone. All calls will be handled on an anonymous basis and are free of charge. (02) 713-6791. Overeaters Anonymous The ‘Up to You’ group meets Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the housing area just behind Pan Pan Restaurant in Jomtien on Thappraya Road. Call Steve at 038-364-207(h) or 089-250-1359 (cell) for

directions or more information. Narcotics Anonymous Hotline: 082 811 2686. 3 English speaking meetings in Pattaya near Central Festival and 2 in Jomtien each week. Also regular Thai speaking meetings at 12 noon every Sunday, and Persian Farsi speaking meetings at 5.30 pm on Thursdays. Please call the Hotline for details.

36 FRIDAY AUGUST 24, 2018

PATTAYA MAIL

VOL. XXVI No. 34

Historic moment as unified Koreas march together at Asian Games opener Niniek Karmini Jakarta, Indonesia (AP) — First it was the athletes parading side-by-side in matching uniforms behind the “unification” flag carried by South Korean basketballer Lim Yung-hui and North Korean footballer Ju Kyong Chol. Then it was an image of South Korea’s Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon and North Korean Deputy Prime Minister Ri Ryong Nam hand-inhand with their arms raised high that grabbed the spotlight at a spectacular opening ceremony for the Asian Games last Saturday.

the gloves, parkas and fur hats. The setting this time was distinctly tropical as about 42,000 people packed the Bung Karno stadium in the Indonesian capital for an elaborate show highlighting the diverse Indonesian culture. It began with a slickly produced video portraying Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo stuck in traffic — a witty play on one of Jakarta’s major challenges in hosting the games — donning a black helmet and jumping a motorbike over a ramp to reach the stadium in time. The motorbike shown in the video sped into the

Thai athletes show their medals after winning gold in the Taekwondo women’s team poomsae at the Asian Games in Jakarta, Sunday, Aug. 19. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

The two countries, still technically at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in an armistice, have fielded 60 athletes in combined teams in three sports — including women’s basketball — along with larger contingents for their respective national squads at the 18th Asian Games. It was a virtual repeat of the joint march involving athletes from the North and South during the Winter Olympics in February in the South Korean ski resort of Pyeongchang — but without

Spectators see fireworks explode above the national stadium in Jakarta during the opening ceremony for the 18th Asian Games, Saturday, Aug. 18. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

stadium and its helmeted driver disappeared into a tunnel moments before the real Jokowi appeared in the VIP area. Much of the stadium infield was filled with a rainforestcovered volcano scene that formed the backdrop for a show based on air, earth, wind and fire themes and featuring thousands of performers representing the dozens of ethnic groups in Indonesia, a country of more than 260 million people. It concluded with Susi Susanti, the 1992 Olympic badminton gold medalist,

Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 18th Asian Games at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Saturday, Aug. 18. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

The combined Koreas march into Gelora Bung Karno Stadium under the “unification” flag during the opening ceremony for the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 18. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

igniting the cauldron. Susanti was Indonesia’s first Olympic champion, and she was the final torchbearer on Saturday before triggering a spectacular eruption and lava flow. Organizing committee chairman Eric Thohir said the games would highlight Indonesia as a model of harmony and emphasize the diversity of Asia. “We are all here to celebrate our diversity, to celebrate our differences, to celebrate our humanity,” he told the crowd. The other obvious theme was unity. Aside from the rousing applause for the Koreans, teams from Palestine, Syria, Taiwan and Indonesia received extra bursts of support from the crowd. Tensions between the Koreas have ebbed this year with a historic meeting between their two leaders at the heavily fortified border. Korean spectator Hwang Miri said the sight of the athletes marching together made her feel unification of the two countries was possible in her lifetime. “Looking at all of these people working together and playing together, even walking all together in this unified uniform and the unified flag,” Hwang said, “It is such an enormous feeling.” More than 11,000 athletes from 45 countries and territories are competing across 40 sports at the games, which are being co-hosted by Jakarta and Palembang. For size, the games are enormous and feature about 1,000 more competitors than a typical Summer Olympics. For diversity, they offer many sports that are unseen at the Olympics but native to Asia. How about the Indian sport of kabaddi, or kurash, a traditional martial art from Uzbekistan, or

The cauldron is lit by former Olympic badminton gold medalist Susi Susanti from Indonesia (bottom left) during the opening ceremony for the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

pencak silat, an Indonesian martial art? Esports will also get a look as a demonstration sport, and jet ski is on the schedule. The games, which run through Sept. 2, also showcase sports climbing and skateboarding, two events being added to the sc h e d u l e f o r t h e 2 0 2 0 Tokyo Olympics. There is even competition in contract bridge, which

should attract a slightly older demographic than gymnastics or swimming. The oldest card player is reported to be 81. “We have really worked hard to prepare this,” Eris Herryanto, the secretary general of the local organizing committee, told The Associated Press. “I think we are ready.” Note: For more coverage of the 18th Asian Games, turn to pages 28 and 30.

Japan’s contingent prepares prior to the opening ceremony for the Asian Games in Jakarta, Saturday, Aug. 18. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

Fury win sets up Wilder heavyweight title fight Turn to page 28.

All Blacks trounce Wallabies in Bledisloe Cup Turn to page 29.

PATTAYA MAIL is edited by Nopniwat Krailerg for Pattaya Mail Publishing Co., Ltd. Printer, publisher and owner Offices: 62/284-286 Moo 12, Thepprasit Road, Pattaya City 20150. Advertising and Administration Office: Tel: 038 411 240-1, 413 240-1, Fax: 038 427 596, E-mail: ptymail@pattayamail.com www.pattayamail.com