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Beach restoration project gets public approval

Tourists are loving rebuilt Pattaya Beach from the Dusit Thani Hotel through the Pattaya Police Station. It is now impressively wide, even during high tide. Tourists spread out across the sandy expanse, relaxing on mats, sunbathing in chairs and enjoying family activities. Just in time for the busy season. (Story on page 3.) (Photo by Bob James)

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NLA tourism panel studies Pattaya repairs 3 pump stations illegal tour guides in Pattaya

Parliament’s tourism committee held a hearing in Pattaya to take on the issue of illegal tour guides.

Parliament’s tourism committee held a hearing in Pattaya to take on the issue of illegal tour guides. Boonreung Polpanitch, chairperson of the National Legislative Assembly’s Religions, Arts and Cultures, and Tourism Committee,

brought the Nov. 16 hearing to order with Chonburi Tourism and Sports Development Director Seree Jampaneng and Pattaya municipal police chief Maj. Gen. Jeerawat Sukontasap testifying. The committee is looking at complaints in Pattaya,

Chantaburi and Bangkok about foreigners running illegal tourism businesses, specifically Russian, Chinese and Indian nationals working as tour guides without licenses and, many times, without work permits. (PCPR)

Rainy season over, but dengue threat persists Warapun Jaikusol Rainy season has ended, but the Pattaya area’s dengue fever problem persists. Dengue infections multiply during rainy season due to flooding and standing water that disease-carrying mosquitos use to breed, but usually subside once dry season hits. Not this year. Public-health workers were out last week spraying pesticide and distributing abate across the city, educating users that the threat remains. Health officials noted that many residents believe the city should fog the sewers, but Public-health workers were out spraying pesticide and distributing abate across workers pointed out that the mosquitos that the city, educating users that the breed in sewers are a different species than those that carry the dengue virus. dengue fever threat remains.

Baywatch Beach Road light bulbs changed Pattaya was a little brighter for Loy Krathong after city hall got around to changing lightbulbs on the beach. Work crews fanned out up and down Beach Road Nov. 15, letting there be light for the Nov. 22 holiday. Workers also cleaned up garbage and spruced up the activity zone at Central Road where the city’s official event will be held. (PCPR)

Pattaya repaired three vital pump stations suffering from damage and neglect. Deputy Mayor Pattana Boonsawat led city workers to stations on Third Road, Bali Hai Pier and South Pattaya Nov. 15. They comprise half of the pump stations Pattaya utilizes to mitigate flooding. The others are located at Lan Po Market in Naklua, the Pikplub Canal and Nongyai Temple. The Third Road station had suffered the most damage, with vital parts suffering corrosion from acidic water, Pattaya officials claimed. The station plays a key role in keeping flooding down on Beach Road, as it receives water from both the Bali Hai and South Pattaya stations. Most of the Third Road station had been out of service since Nov. 13 and the two South Pattaya stations also

Deputy Mayor Pattana Boonsawat led city workers to stations on Third Road, Bali Hai Pier and South Pattaya in prelude to repairing the three vital pump stations suffering from damage and neglect.

had numerous broken pumps due to neglected maintenance. Of the 14 pumps at the Third Road station, seven were broken and the city did not have replacement parts. They had to be manufactured, leading to the delays, Pattana said. A fire truck was called in to pump water out of the

station before repairs could be completed. The South Pattaya station has 10 pumps and the Bali Hai station nine. Officials did not specify how many of those needed repairs. A contractor also cleaned and spruced up the landscaping around the pump stations. (PCPR)

Pattaya’s failure to control garbage, floods, sewage imperil rebuilt beach Boonlua Chatree Pattaya Beach is growing in size by the day and so is the city’s challenge in keeping it clean. About a half-billion baht has been spent to widen Pattaya Beach from four to 35 meters and the results have been spectacular. But almost as soon as the new sand went down, action and inaction by city hall have combined to begin eroding the rebuilt shoreline. Street flooding continues to wreak havoc with the beach, with city hall worsening the erosion by demolishing parts of sidewalks to let water stream from Beach Road through the sand, pushing both water and sand back out into Pattaya Bay.

Storms still wreak havoc on Pattaya’s newly restored beach.

The city’s inability to control sewage spills also continues to cause problems, although, for now, the overflows mainly are affecting the unrestored southern end of the beach. And then there’s the garbage. With the beach now seven times wider, there is

exponentially more sand to keep clean. So far, city hall has failed miserably to consistently clean up its shiny new beach. Beach vendors, residents and tourists all are calling on Pattaya administrators to do better in preserving the restored beach they’ve waited so long for.

Municipal police stress tourist safety during high season Jetsada Homklin City hall’s top cop reassured Pattaya business leaders that tourist safety is his top priority during high season.

City hall police want to reassure Pattaya business leaders that tourist safety will be their top priority during high season.

Pol. Maj. Jirawat Sukontasap laid out the municipal police policies during the Nov. 14 meeting of the Pattaya Business & Tourism Association meeting at the Sunshine Garden Resort. He said city regulatory enforcement officers are

checking for three main things: Hygiene in food quality and disease control, security and safety of people and their possessions both on land and sea, and ensuring convenience, cleanliness and safety for tourists.

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Pattaya targets flooding under Bali Hai flyover Pattaya spruced up the area below the Bali Hai flyover Nov. 12 as it prepares to tackle chronic flooding there. Deputy Mayor Pattana Boonsawat brought city Deputy Mayor Pattana Boonsawat brought city workers to the area below the Bali Hai flyover as the city prepares to tackle chronic flooding there.

workers to the low-lying property under the bridge which floods badly each time it rains. The city spent the next week cutting branches, cleaning out drains and repairing potholes. Meanwhile, a meeting was held Nov. 14 to address the flooding issues, with plans laid to solve the problems when new budgets are allocated. (PCPR)

Rebuilt Pattaya Beach draws crowds Jetsada Homklin Tourists are loving rebuilt Pattaya Beach. The beach, from the Dusit Thani Hotel through the

Pattaya Police Station, is now impressively wide, even during high tide. Tourists spread out across the sandy expanse, relaxing on mats, sunbathing in chairs and

enjoying family activities. From Soi 9 to Soi 12, heavy machinery and sweaty workers are expanding the beach from its paltry five meters to 35 meters, work that has

Tourists are loving rebuilt Pattaya Beach. (Photo by Bob James)

Banglamung welcomes new district chief

Deputy Mayors Poramet Ngampichet and Banlue Kullavanijaya led a delegation to the district office to congratulate Amnart Charoensri as Banglamung Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new chief, and his wife Jarunee.

Jetsada Homklin Pattaya officials and area civil servants welcomed Amnart Charoensri as Banglamung Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new chief. Deputy Mayors Poramet Ngampichet and Banlue

Kullavanijaya led the delegation to the district office Nov. 15 to congratulate Amnart and his wife Jarunee on his appointment by the Interior Ministry. Amnart, transferred from in Koh Chan district, Chonburi,

replaces Naris Niramaiwong who was named an inspector for the Department of Provincial Administration overseeing Chonburi, Chachoengsao, Rayong, Chantaburi, Trat, Nakhon Nayok, Prachin Buri, and Sa Kaeo.

steadily progressed southward. The hope is the entire beach will be finished by year-end. Meanwhile, at the old beach, the small amount of sand left looks shocking after seeing the rebuilt sections, which mimic what Pattaya Beach was like 50 years ago. Beach vendors toil just inches from the water and must move their chairs and tables during high tide to avoid having them swept away. While they still can operate six days a week, business is slow and the vendors anxiously are waiting to get a rebuilt beach to work on too.

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Night watchman charged with Norwegian hangs self from top raping 14-year-old on beach of Pattaya condo tower Boonlua Chatree

Night watchman Adisak Jantachot was arrested for allegedly raping a 14-yearold girl in a tent on Jomtien Beach.

Teerarak Suthathiwong A night watchman was arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in a tent on Jomtien Beach. Adisak Jantachot, 18, was captured Nov. 17 at a house in Samut Prakan Province. He was charged with taking a minor from her parents and raping a minor under age 15.

Police said Adisak confessed to having sexual relations with the girl, but argued that he had paid her like a prostitute and she had not verbally objected. He said he gave the girl 500 baht and invited the girl to join him in his tent behind the Water Sports Service Center where he was employed to watch over boats

at night. He claimed he asked the girl to have sex and she did not object. Afterward, he gave another 40 baht. Adisak’s reasoning on why she called police was that he did not pay her enough. Pattaya police pointed out that having sex with a girl under 15 is illegal with or without her consent.

Hotel maid nabbed for thieving from Russian guest

Pattaya police said a preliminary investigation shows that a Norwegian man who hung himself high up a beachfront condominium committed suicide. The corpse of Max Holden of Oslo, 69, was first seen hanging from the 31st floor deck of the Northshore condo on Soi 5 at Beach Road around 9 a.m. Nov. 14, creating a sensation that quickly spread across the internet. Holden had been living on the 23rd floor. His neck was tied with red nylon rope attached to a fire hydrant and his body was covered in blood from deep vertical wounds across his forearms and neck. Hanging almost five meters over the side of the building, rescuers needed three hours to retrieve the corpse,

Rescuers needed three hours to retrieve the corpse.

as pulling it up by the neck was not an option. A Pattaya firefighter rappelled down the building and secured the abdomen with rope to enable Holden’s remains to be pulled up.

On the rooftop, police found more of the nylon rope, a box cutter, flashlight and two cutting boards affixed to a steel bar. A handwritten note also was left with several names and a message in Norwegian.

3 arrested for meth dealing Boonlua Chatree Police arrested three people dealing methamphetamines in Pattaya, along with more than 1.3 kilograms of crystal meth. Jetsada Manokuakul, 32, was apprehended at his rented house in Nong Plalai’s Moo 5 village Nov. 13. Officers seized a kilo of crystal meth along with a handgun, 56 bullets, a car and a motorbike. His arrest came from information supplied by two of his alleged dealers, Krongkan Tumbenja, 36, and Sudathip Pingsated, 38. They were arrested earlier with a total 341

Officers seized a kilo of crystal meth along with a handgun, 56 bullets, a car and a motorbike.

g. of ya ice and 42 ya ba tablets outside a convenience store on Soi Mabyailia 24. Police recovered some of

the drugs from their respective apartments on Soi Nongsamor 6 in Nongprue and in Nong Plalai.

2 hurt as truck rear-ends van

Nanisa Kesornrach confessed to stealing the money to pay off personal debts.

Boonlua Chatree A hotel housekeeper has been arrested for allegedly burglarizing the room of a Russian guest. Nanisa Kesornrach of Buri Ram, 24, was taken into custody

Nov. 15 with 15,000 baht belonging to Vladimir Bokov, 56. The retired Russian police officer filed a police report Nov. 11 saying US$1,200 was stolen from his room safe at a hotel on Pratamnak Soi 4. Security cameras showed

only the maid going in to clean the Russian’s room. Police said she confessed under interrogation, changing the money to almost 40,000 baht at a booth on Jomtien Beach Road and paying off personal debts.

A father and his 5-year-old son were injured when their pickup truck rearended a minivan at a Sukhumvit Road U-turn.

Boonlua Chatree A father and his 5-year-old son were injured when their pickup truck rear-ended a minivan at a Sukhumvit Road U-turn.

Paramedics freed the stuck, unidentified driver from the Toyota Vigo at the accident scene in front of the Highway Police Station in Pattaya. He and the youngster were

treated at Banglamung Hospital. The truck was totaled after hitting the rear of the BB Transport Part Ltd. van, which sustained damage to its left flank.

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Nongprue renews push for residents to drop foam use Warapun Jaikusol Nongprue has launched another campaign to try to get residents to stop using plastic and foam containers. Mayor Mai Chaiyanit opened the latest PR push at the Rai Wanasin Market with subdistrict officials and residents. Plastic and foam have become major environmental problems and solutions are required to systematically and properly managing their effects on people and environment. Foam and plastic take 800 years and 450 years to degrade, respectively. As a result, they create problems regarding elimination due to

Nongprue has launched another campaign to try to get residents to stop using plastic and foam containers.

high costs and the requirement for many landfill areas that become breeding grounds for

insects and disease carriers. Therefore, Nongprue is pushing for residents to

reduce waste, avoid and quitting using foam and plastic food containers.

Army sending men, equipment to support UN S. Sudan mission Patcharapol Panrak

The Royal Thai Army sent 120 vehicles, 14 trailers, 19 breakbulk carriers and other equipment and parts to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

The Royal Thai Army sent logistics equipment to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. Maj. Gen. Thitichai Tienthong, deputy director of joint operations, oversaw the loading of 120 vehicles, 14 trailers, 19 breakbulk carriers and other equipment and parts into 74 containers at the Sattahip Naval Base. The equipment from Thai Horizontal Military Engineering Co. and the armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engineering division in Ratchaburi was arranged for transport to Juba, South

Sudan by Scan Global Logistic Co. The shipment was scheduled to leave port Nov. 25 and arrive Dec. 17. Thitichai said the decision to support the mission was made by the Cabinet on Oct. 17. A total of 273 Thai military advisors will be sent to assist with the equipment and mission between Dec. 1 and Jan. 8.

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US, China rivalry challenging entwined Asia-Pacific region Trade tensions between “China is there. That is the the U.S. and China over reality,” he told reporters Beijing’s technology policy before joining the day’s meetings. “Strong military Singapore (AP) - The ri- and other market access isactivity will prompt a revalry between the U.S. and sues have added to strains sponse from China. I do not China in the Asia-Pacific is within the region, especially mind everybody going to proving “awkward” for South- since Trump took office in war, but except that the Phileast Asian nations that do not early 2017. The two sides have ippines is just beside those want to have to choose be- imposed tariffs on billions of islands. If there is shooting tween their friends, Singapore’s dollars of each other’s prodthere my country will be the prime minister said last ucts in a standoff that has first to suffer.” Thursday as he wrapped up shown no sign of easing. Lee also remarked on The sessions Thursday a regional summit. followed scores of bilateral “It’s easiest not to take sides Trump’s “America First” meetings among the leaders. when everybody else is on deal-oriented diplomacy, While the gathering was the same side. But if you are saying it was a departure typically focused on cooperafriends with two countries from the past, when “they tion and goodwill, concerns which are on different sides, were generous, they opened over Myanmar’s treatment of then sometimes it is possible their markets, they made inits ethnic Rohingya Muslims to get along with both, some- vestments, they provided flared with unusually sharp, times it’s more awkward if regional security, and in the public comments both by you try to get along with indirect benefits of a prosSingaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks during a press conference both,” Lee Hsien Loong said pering region, the U.S. pros- following the 33rd ASEAN summit in Singapore, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. (AP Pence and Mahathir to the country’s leader, Nobel when asked about the com- pered along.” Photo/Yong Teck Lim) “But now they say ‘no, Peace Prize laureate Aung petition between the U.S. China is pitted against its San Suu Kyi. Southeast Asian countries and China in the region at a that’s not good enough. I sovereignty of all nations want every deal to come,’ and the international rules and others in the region share smaller neighbors in multiple More than 700,000 news conference. China’s consternation over disputes in the sea over coral Rohingya have fled from Lee, who hosted the annual and that will mean a differ- of order.” The ASEAN meetings fo- the Trump administration’s reefs and lagoons in waters western Myanmar’s Rakhine summit of the Association of ent kind of relationship and Southeast Asian Nations, we will have to get used to it cus on enhanced trade and rejection of multilateral trade crucial for global commerce state to escape killings and said countries whose econo- if the U.S. decides that this security in a region of more regimes and the global trade and rich in fish and poten- destruction of their homes by the country’s military and mies and strategic interests is the direction which they than 630 million people. They system that have helped tial oil and gas reserves. ASEAN leaders said they vigilantes, drawing wideare deeply entwined with would go in the long term,” ended with commitments to them modernize and enrich work toward a regional free their economies. Many of discussed the need for re- spread condemnation and both powers would prefer not Lee said. In comments to the gather- trade agreement and enhance the leaders attending the straint in the area. international accusations of to have to decide, “but the cir“We all agreed on ways and genocide against Myanmar. cumstances may come where ing earlier in the day, Pence cybersecurity, counter-ter- meetings in Singapore have Asked if Suu Kyi had ASEAN may have to choose stressed the American com- rorism efforts, e-commerce, emphasized the need to fight means not to increase tenone or the other. I hope it does mitment to the region, where disaster preparedness and protectionism and safeguard sions in the South China Sea. agreed to his direct request the rules that help govern And that means not bringing that she pardon two he said there was no room environment protection. not happen soon.” in warships and allowing for Reuters’ journalists imprisWhile in Singapore, Chi- global trade. The comments appeared for “empire or aggression.” The region needs to “take freedom of navigation,” Ma- oned in Myanmar, Pence In a veiled swipe at China’s nese Premier Li Keqiang intended to send a message to the U.S., represented this growing influence and mili- sought to reassure China’s concrete action to uphold laysian Prime Minister replied, “We did not get a week by Vice President Mike tary expansion in the South neighbors over its expand- the rules-based free trade Mahathir Mohamed told re- clear answer on that.” He Pence in place of President China Sea, he said that “Our ing reach, both economic regime and to send a mes- porters. “Small patrol boats said Suu Kyi had given Donald Trump, and to China, vision for the Indo-Pacific and military, across the re- sage - a positive message - are needed to deal with pi- some details on the appeals whose growing influence excludes no nation. It only gion and urged fellow Asian to the market to provide racy, mainly, but big warships process and judicial hanacross the region is abun- requires that every nation leaders to help reassure stable, predictable and law- may cause incidents and that dling of their cases. ASEAN groups Brunei, dantly clear at such interna- treat their neighbors with world markets roiled by based conditions for the will lead to tension.” Philippine President Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, market,” Li said. respect, they respect the trade tensions. tional gatherings. Security issues, in particu- Rodrigo Duterte, who has Malaysia, Myanmar, the lar managing conflict in the relaxed his country’s stance Philippines, Singapore, ThaiSouth China Sea, were an- on Chinese claims to islands land and Vietnam. Its annual other major focus of the also claimed by Manila, said summit includes meetings meetings. The sea is a po- it also was crucial that the with various other nations. tential flashpoint, and a countries involved finish Next year ’s summit is huge concern for the U.S. work on a “code of conduct” planned in Thailand, whose AirAsia is set to launch a Khon and other countries that to help prevent misunder- capital Bangkok was the Kaen - Pattaya (U-Tapao) rely on the right of passage standings that could lead to site of the 1967 meeting that conflict. created ASEAN. route with four flights a week. for shipping. The inaugural flight is scheduled for December 21st, 2018. Santisuk Khlongchaiya, CEO of Thai AirAsia, said the new Khon Kaen – Pattaya (U-Tapao) route connects popular tourist destinations, especially seafront cities like AirAsia is set to launch a Khon Kaen - Pattaya Phuket, Hat Yai and Pattaya, (U-Tapao) route with four flights a week. and is sure to be well appreciThe Bank of Thailand has ated for its convenience by resi- launched a campaign for lowRead more news at pattayamail.com dents in Khon Kaen. (NNT) income earners and elderly persons aged 65 years or over to open savings accounts at banks without fees. 62/284-286 Moo 12, Thepprasit Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150. The central bank issued a Administration, Advertising and Editorial Offices: statement on the latest savTel: 038 411 240-1, 038 413 240-1 • Fax: 038 427 596 ings account service proE-mail: ptymail@pattayamail.com • Website: http://www.pattayamail.com vided by commercial banks, Managing Director Pratheep S. 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Warming hurting shellfish, aiding predators, ruining habitat Patrick Whittle Portland, Maine (AP) Valuable species of shellfish have become harder to find on the U.S. East Coast because of degraded habitat caused by a warming environment, according to a pair of scientists that sought to find out whether environmental factors or overfishing was the source of the decline. The scientists reached the conclusion in studying the decline in the harvest of four commercially important species of shellfish in coastal areas from Maine to North Carolina - eastern oysters, northern quahogs, softshell clams and northern bay scallops. They reported that their findings came down squarely on the side of a warming ocean environment and a changing climate, and not excessive harvest by fishermen. One of the ways warming has negatively impacted shellfish is by making them more susceptible to predators, said the lead author of the study, Clyde

MacKenzie, a shellfish researcher for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is based in Sandy Hook, New Jersey. “Their predation rate is faster in the warmer waters. They begin to prey earlier, and they prey longer into the fall,” MacKenzie said. “These stocks have gone down.” MacKenzie’s findings, the product of a collaboration with Mitchell Tarnowski, a shellfish biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, appeared recently in the journal Marine Fisheries Review. The findings have implications for consumers of shellfish, because a declining domestic harvest means the prices of shellfish such as oysters and clams could rise, or the U.S. could become more dependent on foreign sources. The scientists observed that the harvest of eastern oysters from Connecticut to Virginia fell from around 600,000 bushels in 1960 to less than 100,000 in 2005. The harvest of the four species

In this Sept. 2, 2016, file photo, a friend’s basket of clams sits in the water as Mike Suprin, of Rollinsford, N.H., calls it a day after filling his basket with softshell clams at Cape Porpoise in Kennebunkport, Maine. A study by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists released in 2018 concluded that valuable species of shellfish, including softshell clams, have become harder to find on the East Coast because of degraded habitats caused by a warming environment. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, File)

declined from 1980 to 2010 after enjoying years of stability from 1950 to 1980, they found. The scientists reported that a positive shift in the

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North Atlantic Oscillation led to the degradation of shellfish habitat. The oscillation is an irregular fluctuation of atmospheric pressure that impacts weather and climate, which in turn affects things like reproduction and food availability for shellfish. The study mirrors what Maine clam harvesters are seeing on the state’s tidal flats, said Chad Coffin, a clammer and the president of the Maine Clammers Association. Maine’s harvest of softshell clams - the clams

used to make fried clams and clam chowder - last year dwindled to its lowest point since 1930. It will take adopting new strategies, such as shellfish farming, for the fisheries to survive, Coffin said. “Clammers aren’t the reason there’s no clams,” he said. “We need to adapt, we need to focus our efforts on adapting to the environment we have.” Some near-shore shellfish harvests in the U.S. remain consistently productive,

such as the Maine sea scallop fishery, which takes place in bays and coastal areas in the winter. The state’s scallop fishery bottomed out at about 33,000 pounds in 2005, but has climbed in recent years, and its 2017 total of almost 800,000 pounds was the most since 1997. Many in Maine attribute the health of the fishery to conservative management, said Alex Todd, a scallop fisherman who also works the waters off Massachusetts. “Up and down the coast, there have been good years recently compared to 10 or 15 years ago,” he said. But the scientists’ findings track with others who have studied the impact of warming waters on shellfish, such as Brian Beal, a professor of marine ecology at the University of Maine at Machias. Beal, who was not involved in the study, has said rising seawater temperature could spell “doom and gloom for the clamming industry and probably for other industries as well.” That’s especially true of valuable species that are important food items, like clams and mussels, he said. “None of this can be attributed to overfishing, a term that is used willy-nilly and applied erroneously to these declines in commercially important shellfish,” Beal said.

50 countries vow to fight cybercrime - US and Russia don’t

From left, Sunita Williams, Josh Cassada, Eric Boe, Nicole Mann, Christopher Ferguson, Douglas Hurley, Robert Behnken, Michael Hopkins and Victor Glover stand in front of mockups of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner and SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsules at the Johnson Space Center in Texas. This month, NASA said that the first commercial test flights have slipped from late 2018 into 2019. (NASA via AP)

Marcia Dunn Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP) - The debut of SpaceX and Boeing crew capsules is off until next year. NASA said this week that the first commercial test flights have slipped from late this year into next. SpaceX is shooting for a January shakedown of its Dragon capsule, without anyone on board. Boeing is aiming for a March

trial run of its Starliner capsule, also minus astronauts. Those tests would be followed by flights with crews next summer. SpaceX is targeting June and Boeing, August. That would be eight years after astronauts last rocketed into orbit from the U.S. Since the retirement of NASA’s shuttles in 2011, U.S. astronauts have had to rely on Russian capsules to get to and from the Interna-

tional Space Station. Soyuz tickets have cost more than $81 million apiece. NASA stresses these latest launch dates are subject to still more change. “These are new spacecraft, and the engineering teams have a lot of work to do before the systems will be ready to fly,” NASA’s commercial spaceflight development director, Phil McAlister, said in a statement Thursday.

Paris (AP) - Fifty nations and over 150 tech companies are pledging to do more to fight criminal activity on the internet, including interference in elections and hate speech. But the United States, Russia and China are not among them. The group of governments and companies pledge in a signed document to work together to prevent malicious activities like online censorship and the theft of trade secrets. The declaration released November 12 is supported by EU countries, Japan and Canada as well as tech giants Facebook, Google and Microsoft, among others. French President Emmanuel Macron had pushed for the initiative, whose unveiling came a day after dozens of world leaders gathered in Paris for the centenary of the end of World War One.

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, meets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the Paris Peace Forum in Paris, Sunday, Nov.11, 2018. (Thomas Samson, Pool via AP)

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Passive smoking should we take it passively? Every so often I return to one of my favorite subjects smoking and it effects, and how to stop. Stopping is not an easy task, once you have become a committed smoker. Stopping requires dedication and commitment, and I congratulate all people who have given up smoking. You have done your health profile in the future a great service. While smoking cigarettes does not mean you will automatically get lung cancer, or other smoking related illnesses, becoming a non-smoker does guarantee that your chances of getting the above conditions are very much less. And before the cigarette smokers out there start waving their arms (or cudgels), the evidence is in the arena of public knowledge. Read it. And please do not mention atmospheric pollution to me when you are happily inhaling cigarette smoke into your lungs 25 times a day. However, there is one more aspect of smoking, which I should mention. That is “passive” smoking. So what exactly is passive smoking? In essence, it is breathing in other people’s cigarette smoke, which the scientists break up into two parts - “sidestream” smoke from the burning tip of the cigarette which the scientists say accounts for 85 percent of the smoke in an enclosed area, and “mainstream” smoke that has been inhaled and then exhaled from the lungs by the smoker. I usually refer to this 15 percent as “second-hand smoke”.

The situation associated with passive smoking has been well investigated by the scientific communities of the world, and the following information was extracted from the Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health (SCOTH) in the UK. For example, is tobacco smoke a simple compound? No, tobacco smoke contains over 4000 chemicals in the form of particles and gases. The particulate phase includes tar, nicotine, benzene and benzo(a)pyrene. The gas phase includes carbon monoxide, ammonia, dimethylnitrosamine, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide and acrolein. It has been estimated that tobacco smoke contains as many as 60 substances which cause - or are suspected of causing - cancer. And many irritate the tissues of the respiratory system. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the USA has classified environmental tobacco smoke as a class A carcinogen - ranking it alongside asbestos and arsenic. You don’t need to be an academic toxicologist to understand that formaldehyde and hydrogen cyanide are hardly amongst the compounds that are “good” for you! SCOTH looked at the situation and concluded that passive smoking can cause eye irritation, headache, cough, sore throat, dizziness and nausea. Just 30 minutes exposure can be enough to reduce blood flow through the heart. If your blood supply to the heart is only just sufficient under normal conditions, this could be enough to tip the scales. More than slightly worrying! There is also evidence to show that

people with asthma can experience a significant decline in lung function when exposed. The advantage of well based scientific study is that large groups of people can be examined and findings collated. When large exposed groups show a preponderance of any sign or symptom, compared to a group not exposed, then you can place some credence on the findings. Here are some of them. Non-smokers who are exposed to passive smoking in the home have a 25 percent increased risk of heart disease and lung cancer. Researchers from London’s St. George’s Medical School and the Royal Free hospital have recently found when you include exposure to passive smoking in the workplace and public places the risk of coronary heart disease is increased by 50-60 percent. A major review in 1998 by SCOTH concluded that passive smoking is a cause of lung cancer and ischemic heart disease in adult non-smokers, and a cause of respiratory disease, cot death, middle ear disease and asthmatic attacks in children. Children in smoking households have a much higher risk of respiratory problems (72 percent) than those raised in non-smoking households. The UK Government’s Committee on Carcinogens concluded that environmental tobacco smoke is carcinogenic, and responsible for several hundred deaths a year in the UK. I do not need further proof. Do you?

Heart meeting features fish oil, vitamin D, cholesterol news Marilynn Marchione Chicago (AP) - Fish oil, vitamin D, novel drugs, new cholesterol guidelines: News from an American Heart Association conference over the weekend reveals a lot about what works and what does not for preventing heart attacks and other problems. Dietary supplements missed the mark, but a prescriptionstrength fish oil showed promise. A drug not only helped people with diabetes control blood sugar and lose weight, but also lowered their risk of needing hospitalization for heart failure. Good news for everyone: You no longer have to fast before a blood test to check cholesterol. Don’t stop at the doughnut shop on your way to the clinic, but eating something before the test is OK for most folks, the guidelines say. They’re from the Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology and are endorsed by many other doctor groups. No authors had financial ties to drugmakers. Here are highlights from the conference:

Cholesterol Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. High cholesterol leads to hardened arteries that can cause a heart attack or stroke. When guidelines were last revised five years ago, they moved away from just using cholesterol numbers to determine who needs treatment and toward a formula that takes into account age, high blood pressure and other factors to more broadly estimate risk.

In this Aug. 27, 2014 file photo, a laptop computer monitors a patient’s heart function as he takes a stress test in Augusta, Ga. The American Heart Association conference ending Monday, Nov. 12, 2018 in Chicago revealed a lot about what works and what does not for preventing heart attacks. (Michael Holahan/The Augusta Chronicle via AP)

That was confusing, so the new guidelines blend both approaches, setting targets based on the formula and considering individual circumstances, such as other medical conditions or a family history of early heart disease. “It will never be as simple as a single cholesterol number,” because that doesn’t give a clear picture of risk, said one guideline panel member, Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones of Northwestern University. If treatment is needed, the first choice remains a statin such as Lipitor or Crestor, which are sold as generics for a dime a day. For people at high risk, such as those who have already had a heart attack, the guidelines suggest adding Zetia, which is also sold as an inexpensive generic, if the statin didn’t lower cholesterol enough.

Only if those two medicines don’t help enough should powerful but pricey newer drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors be considered. Many insurers limit coverage of them - Repatha, sold by Amgen, and Praluent, sold by Sanofi and Regeneron - and the guidelines say they’re not cost-effective except for folks at the very highest risk. Finally, if it’s unclear whether someone needs treatment, the guidelines suggest a coronary artery calcium test, which looks for hardening of the arteries, to help decide. It’s a type of Xray with a radiation dose similar to a mammogram and costs $100 to $300, which most insurers do not cover. Lloyd-Jones and others defended its use. “Half of people will have a zero calcium score and can

avoid a statin very safely,” a quarter will score high and need treatment, and the rest will need to weigh options with their doctors, he said. The Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Steven Nissen, who had no role in the guidelines, called them a big improvement but disagreed with “using a test that involves radiation to decide whether to give a drug that costs $3 a month,” referring to the price of statins. A cheap test to check for artery inflammation would be better, he said.

Fish Oil, Vitamin D Two major studies gave mixed results on fish oil, or omega-3 fatty acids. There are different types, including EPA and DHA. In a study of 26,000 healthy people, 1 gram a day of an EPA/DHA combo, a dose

and type found in many dietary supplements, showed no clear ability to lower the risk of heart problems or cancer. But another study testing 4 grams a day of Amarin Corp.’s Vascepa, which is concentrated EPA, found it slashed heart problems in people at higher risk for them because of high triglycerides, a type of fat in the blood, and other reasons. All were already taking a statin, and there’s concern about the results because Vascepa was compared to mineral oil, which can interfere with statins, and may have made the comparison group fare worse. Still, some doctors said Vascepa’s benefits seemed large enough to outweigh that worry. The study that tested the lower amount of fish oil in the general population also tested vitamin D, one of the most popular supplements, and found it did not lower the risk of cancer or heart problems. “I think we need to accept that that’s a good test” and that the vitamin is not worthwhile, said Dr. Jane Armitage of England’s Oxford University. “We do not see any benefit.” “Don’t waste your money on those supplements,” which are not well regulated and are of varying quality, said Dr. Deepak Bhatt of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.

Diabetes People with diabetes often die of heart disease or heart failure, and new diabetes

medicines are required to be tested in large studies to show they don’t raise heart risks. One such medicine, Jardiance, surprised doctors a few years ago by lowering the risk of heart attacks and strokes. A second medicine, Invokana, later showed similar benefits but with some worrisome side effects. A new study tested a third drug, Farxiga, in more than 17,000 diabetics with other heart risk factors and found a lower rate of hospitalization for heart failure or death from heart-related causes - 5 percent among those on the drug versus 6 percent in a placebo group after four years of use. That’s on top of the drug’s known benefits for controlling diabetes. Certain infections and a serious buildup of acids in the blood were more common with Farxiga but these were rare and are known complications of the drug. It costs about $15 a day, about the same as similar medicines. Farxiga’s maker, AstraZeneca, sponsored the study and many study leaders consult for the company. One independent expert, Dr. Eric Peterson, a Duke University cardiologist and one of the conference leaders, said doctors have been eager to know if the earlier studies suggesting these drugs might help hearts were a fluke. Results from the new study, the largest so far, “could make this class of drugs much more standardly used” for diabetics with high heart risks or heart failure, he said.

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Identical twin California sisters give birth 2 hours apart Fresno, Calif. (AP) - Identical twins have given birth about two hours apart from each other. The Fresno Bee reports that BaoKou Yang went into labor first on Sunday, November 4. Shortly after, her sister BaoNhia Yang told her she was experiencing pain and “might be in labor with you.” BaoKou gave birth at 6:59 p.m. Sunday. Her sister then delivered at 8:48 p.m. Both gave birth to daughters who almost were the same weight. The identical twins are from a family of 14 children and say they were inseparable growing up in Fresno. The sisters had bet on who would give first but say they never thought it would be so close, since their due dates were two days apart. They say they’re excited that their babies will share a birthday just like them.

Twins from different parties get different election outcomes Kentwood, Mich. (AP) - Twin sisters who represented different parties when they ran for seats on the same western Michigan county board will not be working side-byside. Monica Sparks, a Democrat, and her Republican sister, Jessica Ann Tyson, each won their party’s nomination for the Kent County Board of Commissioners in August during the Michigan primary election. They ran in different Grand Rapids-area districts for the seats. Unofficial results show Sparks was the top vote-getter Tuesday for her seat, while Tyson finished second in her district. That means Sparks will serve on the board while her sister won’t. Sparks has said she decided to run for office when her sister declared her candidacy. They’ve said they were adopted into a family that taught them to pay attention to government and public affairs.

Officers catch huge lizard that terrified Florida neighbors Davie, Fla. (AP) - Florida authorities have caught a huge lizard that has terrified residents of a suburban Miami neighborhood for months. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Thursday the Asian water monitor lizard measures more than 8 feet (2.5 meters) long. The lizard is an escaped pet. It was first reported loose in August in a Davie neighborhood. Residents said it lurked in their backyards and scratched at their patio doors. Wildlife officers and Davie police officers caught it Tuesday after getting a tip from a resident who said the lizard frequently appeared on his property around midday. A wildlife commission statement says the lizard will be returned to its owner, who received a criminal citation for its escape. Owners must have cages to keep these lizards as pets. It’s illegal to release nonnative species in Florida.

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Silvestre Revueltas conducting.

Mention the words “night music” and I suppose the first classical piece that springs to mind is Mozart’s sprightly Serenade No. 13 in G Major, better known as Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. The literal translation is a bit misleading because the German word nachtmusik actually means “serenade”. Despite the title, it’s virtually a text-book example of an eighteenth century symphony. Although it remains one of Mozart’s most popular works its origin is shrouded in mystery. Mozart completed it on August 10, 1787 and that’s about all we know about the work. Like most professional composers, Mozart nearly always wrote for commissions but we don’t know who commissioned it. We don’t even know why it was commissioned and the occasion for which it was intended. Oddly enough, no one seems to know where or when it was first performed. It’s possible that Mozart

wrote it for one of the popular al fresco performances in one of Vienna’s parks or gardens. For some reason though, the work lay forgotten for years and wasn’t published until 1827, thirty six years after Mozart had breathed his last. These days, we tend to hear the work played by string orchestra but it was actually written for a string quartet with optional double bass. There’s a fine video of this original version on YouTube, given by the Gewandhaus Quartet of Leipzig, which incidentally is the oldest string quartet in the world. It was established in 1808 and has been going ever since, though not of course with the original members. You’d think there are dozens of classical works that are inspired by the notion of night time but I can’t think of many at the moment. But that’s hardly surprising at this stage of the week. There’s Mussorgsky’s Night on the Bare Mountain and Manual de Falla’s Nights in the

Gardens of Spain. Oh yes, then there’s the lovely Summer Night on the River by Frederick Delius. Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata doesn’t count, because the music has nothing to do with the moon or even night. The sonata acquired its romantic nickname five years after Beethoven’s death, thanks to an imaginative German music critic and poet named Ludwig Rellstab. Then there are the piano nocturnes by Chopin and by the Irish composer John Field, who is thought to be the inventor of the genre.

years later did Mendelssohn write the incidental music for the same play. The famous Wedding March comes from this later work. This is a charming, evocative work and remarkable for its striking orchestral effects, such as the imitation of scampering fairy feet near the beginning. It’s been suggested that Mendelssohn got the idea after hearing an evening breeze rustle the leaves in the garden of the family home.

Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture, Op.21. Moscow City Symphony “Russian Philharmonic” cond. Michail Jurowski (Duration: 11:09; Video: 1080p HD)

Silvestre Revueltas Sánchez (18991940): Noche de Encantamiento. Orchestre de Paris cond. Kristjan Järvi (Duration: 13:15; Video: 720p HD)

Mendelssohn was a brilliant child prodigy and the delightful string symphonies were written when he was twelve years old. He was seventeen when he wrote this overture in 1826 after reading August Schlegel’s German translation of Shakespeare’s play of the same name. The English musician George Grove (he of dictionary fame) called the overture “the greatest marvel of early maturity that the world has ever seen in music”. It was intended as a stand-alone concert overture and not until many

The conductor is the younger brother of the renowned Estonian conductor Paavo Järvi and this piece could hardly be more different from Mendelssohn’s gentle evocation of night-time. Revueltas is considered one of the most significant Mexican composers of twentiethcentury. He used dissonance freely and his works have a rhythmic vitality and raw energy. His best-known composition is the score for the 1939 Mexican film La Noche de los Mayas (“The Night of the Mayas”). Revueltas decided to create an orchestral suite from the dramatic music but he

Grisham takes readers on journey to Deep South in new novel Jeff Ayers Author John Grisham takes readers on a journey to the Deep South in 1946 in “The Reckoning.” The main character, Pete Banning, was a prisoner of war in World War II. He was presumed dead at one point, so when he came home, the entire town celebrated. That makes it all the more shocking when he heads to his church one morning and kills the Rev. Dexter Bell. He does nothing to hide the murder, so it isn’t a surprise when he’s arrested. Banning’s defense attorney demands answers as to why he shot Bell, but he refuses to talk. He doesn’t want to plead insanity, and he replies to every question with, “I have nothing to say.”

His family has no idea what happened to prompt such drastic action, but he won’t even talk to his wife and children. There’s a suspicion that Bell might have been a little too friendly to Banning’s wife while Pete was overseas. The quest for justice is only the beginning in this Southern-family saga. Readers expecting Grisham’s usual themes of justice and corrupt lawyers won’t be disappointed, but he does so much more this time around. Grisham takes a snapshot of a chaotic time and showcases the world of law and the lack of equality for everyone and wraps it in a family-saga package. (AP) Read more news at pattayamail.com

died before even starting it. The task was taken up by his younger compatriot José Ives Limantour and the reworking of the original film score preserves the composer’s native Mexican rhythms. The work is scored for a busload of percussion players and uses a selection of native Mexican instruments including the exotic-sounding caracol, huehuetl, sonajas, tumbadora and the tumkul. The work is symphonic in design and cast in four movements with this one,

Night of Enchantment being the last. You’ll need a good sound system or high quality headphones to fully appreciate this thrilling and relentlessly percussive music. Notice the so-called “Bartók pizzicato” near the beginning of the movement, when the string players pluck the string with such force that it slaps noisily against the fingerboard. Needless to say, the music is real blood-and-guts stuff and not for those of a delicate disposition.

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.

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This new ‘Grinch’ film will only make you flinch Mark Kennedy Los Angeles (AP) - Every Who down in Whoville gets a new Grinch this season. Why, you may ask? The idea defies reason. Does the classic need help from a hot Cumberbatch? Or is this strange union a bizarre mismatch? The Grinch is the story you learned as an infant, starring a Christmas-hating heel and his doggie assistant. The fuzzy green villain hopes to make holiday gloom. Just like a wicked witch, but without the broom. He targets presents intended for tots.

Oh, how horrific is this nasty crackpot. Seuss never explained what prompted this act. Perhaps the Grinch wore shoes that were too compact? (Or maybe, just maybe, his head had been whacked?) Should he consult a cardiologist chart? The answer is clear: It’s because of his heart. In “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch,” liberties are taken. Some are just padding, some quite mistaken. It’s suggested that our old friend the Grinch is an orphan, as though that excuses inflicting misfortune. There’s a new sidekick, a plump reindeer named Fred, and the remaking of Cindy’s mom as unwed. (Could she be a love for the small-hearted bad boy? Kind of, maybe, but look,

This image released by Universal Pictures shows the character Grinch, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, in a scene from “The Grinch.” (Universal Pictures via AP)

this isn’t Tolstoy). Any-who, our Grinch decides to cancel the holiday, or make it as boring as, say, Groundhog Day. He hops inside chimneys to hoover

up toys, certain to do it with an insouciant poise. Remember, this guy is the anti-merry — the same one played not long ago by Jim Carrey. Benedict Cumberbatch takes

on the part, with an American accent — to give him less heart? Our narrator here is Pharrell Williams, whose brief days at work likely paid him zillions. Kenan Thompson of “Saturday Night Live” fame, delivers a character who is kind of lame. But Angela Lansbury has a nice cameo (that woman’s as priceless as an unearthed Van Gogh). The Grinch, diabolically, dresses like Santy Claus, in an ultra-evil cloud of guffaws. He beats by a few hours the real Kris Kringle. (No wonder this loner creature never mingles.) But a run-in with Cindy, as sweet as chocolate liquor, makes something grow huge — that’s right, it’s his ticker. The Whos down in

Whoville don’t mind that they’re gift-less. They gather together, sing and bear witness. Christmas, they say, isn’t about treasure: It’s about family, friends and being together. Then they tuck into roast beast. You, on the other hand, may feel fleeced. Credit goes to the film’s visual effects folk, who made fur alive and gave texture to smoke. But retreading this story with a Cumberbatch, should send Hollywood bigwigs into the booby hatch. Before you buy tickets and plan a nice dinner, ask who exactly in Whoville thought this was a winner? “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch,” a Universal Pictures release, is rated PG with “brief rude humor.” Running time: 79 minutes. One star out of four.

Casting spells with the TPOs String Quartet Colin Kaye From the first note - a hushed, vibrant B flat played by violinist Omiros Yavroumis, a spell was being cast. At that moment, there was a sense that the audience at Ben’s Theater were in for a magical musical experience. The work was Samuel Barber’s haunting Adagio from his string quartet, written in 1936 while he was spending the summer in Europe. It has become one of the iconic pieces of the twentieth century. The writer Thomas Larson commented that the movement “evokes a deep sadness in those who hear it.” Alexander J. Morin described the piece as “full of pathos and cathartic passion...which rarely leaves a dry eye.” Such is the emotive power of the piece that it was broadcast after the announcement of the deaths of Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. It was played at the funerals of Albert Einstein and Princess Grace of Monaco. In the year of its composition, the composer also made an arrangement for string orchestra and that is

the version most often heard. And so it was a rewarding pleasure to hear the work in its original form for string quartet, in which the separate threads of melody can be more clearly heard. It’s a long melody too, which weaves its way forward as the pitch of the music gradually rises. The tension increases too until the music reaches a breath-taking climax with four sustained chords followed by a long pause. Then it returns to the sublime quietness of the opening and gradually drifts back to the tranquil but slightly unsettling place where it began. The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) Quartet gave a powerful account of the work and their combined rich string tone was impressive. Omiros and his colleagues are all principal players in the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. They’re also a truly international quartet. The leader Omiros Yavroumis is from Greece, violinist Sreewan Wathawathana is from Thailand, viola player Aibek Ashirmatov is from Uzbekistan and cellist Urszula Kopijkowska hails from

The TPO String Quartet perform at Ben’s Theatre in Jomtien.

Poland. Needless to say, they are all highly experienced musicians with many competitions, concertos and years of study already behind them. The musical adventure continued with one of Haydn’s late quartets. He was pushing seventy when he wrote it, and with dozens of string quartets already published he was a master of the genre. The String Quartet Op 77 No 1 is a captivating work and the robust first movement is full of rhythmic vitality with typical touches of musical humour, fuelled by Haydn’s ever-fertile imagination. The players excelled themselves in this charming music with excellent sense of phrasing and balance. The lyrical,

almost operatic second movement featured superb solo playing from Omiros, with beautifully measured accompaniment from the other strings. The dance-like third movement is packed with musical ideas and in the fourth movement there are some virtuosic octave passages which were played with remarkable precision and drive. In 1892 at the age of fifty, the Czech composer Antonin Dvorak moved from his native land to become the Director of the National Conservatory of Music in New York. As it turned out, he stayed there only three years but during that time he wrote three of his most successful works, the New World Symphony,

the Cello Concerto and the String Quartet No 12 Op 96, popularly known as the “American”. It was to become one of the best-loved works in the repertoire. Many years ago, I often played in this quartet as a music student. The cello, since you asked. It was the final offering in the TPO Quartet concert and for me it was like meeting an old friend. The work is full of catchy rhythms and lovely melodies, some of which use the five-note pentatonic scale. There are many magic moments too. It’s tempting to compare the tunes with those of the New World Symphony some of which are also pentatonic. Certainly both works share the same joyful and optimistic mood, for Dvorak wrote this quartet during his summer holiday of 1893 in the Iowa village of Spillville, the home of a Czech immigrant community. The TPO Quartet cast their musical spells yet again in their exuberant performance. The viola solo which dominates the first movement was admirably played by Aibek Ashirmatov and I was impressed by the sensitive playing of the second theme

by Omiros Yavroumis. The lyrical second movement shows the composer at his most expressive with some lovely singing cello solos from Urszula Kopijkowska who produces a remarkably sonorous tone. The last movement, with its scampering playful melody and rhythmic drive contrasted with moments of reflective beauty, brought further reminders of the New World Symphony. It was a fitting climax to a brilliant concert. But a final surprise was to come. The encore piece by the Danish composer Jacob Gade, is one of those numbers that everyone recognises but few can name. It was the familiar Tzigane tango Jalousie, first performed in 1925. Over the years, it earned its composer a fortune. Violinists Omiros Yavroumis and Sreewan Wathawathana gave a captivating performance, ably supported by passionate playing from the lower strings. The ravishing gipsy-style music evidently inspired our host Ben Hansen, who was glimpsed in the semi-darkness dancing a tango of his own. Yes, music can cast spells, sometimes in unexpected ways.

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Aerosmith: ‘Honkin’ On Bobo’ mott@pattayamail.com “Honkin’ On Bobo” is only Aerosmith’s fourteenth studio album in their 34-year career (if you were to count live albums, compilations, greatest hits, etc., it would run into hundreds), and is very much a return to the original earthy sound that made them America’s favorite rock ‘n’ roll sons in the mid-1970s. In the ‘80s they returned with a more commercial style, blasting off phase two of their success story by collaborating with Run-D.M.C. on “Walk this Way”. This was not only a great radio hit, but a firm favorite to this day on stations like MTV. The band finally got a number one hit with the slushy “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” from the blockbuster movie “Armageddon”, which starred Aerosmith singer Steve Tyler’s beautiful daughter Liv Tyler. During the 90’s and 2000’s Aerosmith put out some classy polished Rock albums, namely “Permanent Vacation”, “Pump”, “Get a Grip”, and “Just Push Play”, which were all commercially very successful and backed up by extensive world tours. On record Aerosmith was a very smooth animal, but on stage the beast would come out and they would rock like a tornado. So if the polish of

“I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing” is your tipple, these nuggets presented here may be a bit rough for you. For “Honkin’ On Bobo” the band went back to their roots, even bringing back producer Jack Douglas, who last worked with Aerosmith in 1977 on their “Draw the Line” album. Of the twelve songs on this album eleven are covers, but this is not a cop-out by the band, as long have gone the days when

they had to do anything to put food on the table. In fact, with their now over a decade of clean living, one wonders what they do spend their fortunes on. So what you get is a band in a studio having some fun, and at the same time turning out an album that their legions of fans have been waiting years to hear. You can actually feel the guys enjoying themselves on this recording, and the feeling is infectious. The album opens up with Steve Tyler wailing over some distorted guitar licks from Mr. Perry and Mr. Whitford. ‘’Laaadies and Geeentlemen, step right up, let’s go see the boys.” With that Joe Perry rips out the lead riff from Ellas McDaniel’s

(better known as Bo Diddley’s) “Roadrunner”, bringing the rest of the band crashing in on the beat. This is Aerosmith at their best as it says on the album wrapper - “This is Blues done Aerosmith style”. You can hear the sweat running down the guitar frets and see the smiles on their faces. This is not a collection of Blues songs moaning their lot for all to hear, this is a compilation of tunes celebrating the joys of life. The closest the band actually get to a ballad is the self-penned

Aerosmith’s Steve Tyler. (AP Photo)

Guitar master Joe Perry. (AP Photo)

“The Grind”, which fits in wonderfully well with this collection of classics. With every song you know that it is undoubtedly Aerosmith. Steve Tyler’s vocals are amongst the best he has ever laid down in a studio, plus he is given plenty of room to show off his harmonica skills. Joey Kramer, the heartbeat of Aerosmith, thrusts each song along with almost indecent haste, while Brad Whitford’s guitar as

usual compliments Joe Perry’s perfectly, and he occasionally steps up into the spotlight to joust with his guitar brother. Tom Hamilton, the rock on which Aerosmith is built, gives a sterling performance, and is given a chance to shine when the bass is placed way up in the mix for the band’s take on Big Joe Williams’ “Baby, Please Don’t Go”, which was also the band’s first single off the album. But above all this is Joe

Michael Buble returns with ‘love’ album after 2-year break Jonathan Landrum Jr. West Hollywood, Calif. (AP) — Michael Buble says though his cancer-stricken son aspires to have superhuman powers, he’s already a superhero in his eyes. “He loves Spiderman, he loves Superman, but they are not real,” Buble said of 5-year-old Noah. “I tell him all the time that he’s my superhero. He is literally the greatest, strongest (and) most beautiful thing I’ve ever been a part of.” Buble said Noah, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2016, taught him how to overcome adversity. The stress of his son’s condition coupled with him losing his desire to make music contributed to the two-year break he took to focus on his son’s treatment and spend more time with family. But Buble said in time things got back to normal with Noah beginning kindergarten. He said his son is “holding up well.” Now, the Grammy-winning singer returns to music with his 10th album,

Michael Buble. (Photo by Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP)

“love”. He ultimately found his groove after inviting some of his band members to his home. “I said, ‘Come to the house, let’s get drunk, eat pizza and play Mario Kart,’” he recalled. “And then when we were all toasted. We were like, ‘Yeah, let’s jam.’ And then we started to jam.”

Buble said his new album will provide a snapshot into his mindset during the past couple years. He also will offer his perspective on love, which he calls a “complicated word.” “I think it reflects my sense of romance or how sentimental I am,” he said. “It obviously reflects a lot of pain that I felt, feel and go through. It was kind of therapeutic for me. To be able to invest and get right into the song and tell the story of both sides of this word and this feeling that means something to all of us.” These days, Buble said he is trying to meditate and pray as often as possible to stay positive. He also wants to continue to spread love through his music. “My favorite thing about music is that it’s open for interpretation,” he said. “I hope some people fall in love. I hope someone who is going through a horrible time is carried through to the next day. I sure hope some babies can be made to it. We need more babymaking music.”

Perry’s album. His guitar playing is all over the songs, including a jaw-dropping performance on the Peter Green penned Fleetwood Mac song “Stop Messin’ Round” (yes, I know it is hard to remember that Fleetwood Mac was originally a Blues band.) Not only is the guitar playing out of this world, but Perry actually gets the opportunity to sing lead vocals on this song and also on “Back Back Train”. Other highlights include a dramatic version of Mississippi Fred McDowell’s “You Gotta Move”, where Aerosmith out-Stone the

Rolling Stones, who had covered the song on their 1971 album “Sticky Fingers”, plus a moody reworking of Willie Dixon’s “I’m Ready”. The album is brought to a glorious climax with “Jesus Is On The Main Line” with some wonderful pump organ from Paul Santo and additional lead vocals from the very talented Tracy Bonham. As the last Aerosmith studio album said: “Just push play”, and you get forty-four minutes of classic Blues/ Rock. 5 Stars. Tracks List: Roadrunner Shame, Shame, Shame Eyesight To The Blind Baby, Please Don’t Go Never loved a Girl Back Back Train You Gotta Move The Grind I’m Ready Temperature Stop Messin’ Around Jesus Is On The Main Line Aerosmith: Steve Tyler - lead vocals and harmonica Joe Perry - guitar and vocals Brad Whitford – guitar Tom Hamilton - bass guitar Joey Kramer - drums

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Experts weigh the record of Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge tribunal “All tribunals of this character have political restraints, and so that is not unique to the ECCC,” said David Scheffer, a law professor at Northwestern University and former U.S. ambassador at large for war crimes. Other points he mentioned that delayed the proceedings included the protection of due process rights and the unusual combination of a civil law investigating judicial procedure alongside a common law prosecutorial model.

Grant Peck Bangkok (AP) - After spending nine years and more than $300 million to prosecute leaders of Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge responsible for the deaths of 1.7 million of their countrymen, a U.N.assisted tribunal has ended up convicting only three people for the communist group’s heinous actions. Was it worth it? These kinds of proceedings don’t run cheap. The longer-running tribunals covering genocide in Rwanda and war crimes in the former Yugoslavia ran up costs of as much as $2 billion - though both tried many more people than were called to account in Cambodia for crimes committed during the 1975-79 regime of the late Khmer Rouge leader Pol Pot. On Friday, the tribunal convicted Nuon Chea, 92, and Khieu Samphan, 87, the last surviving Khmer Rouge leaders, of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, and sentenced them to life in prison. The only other person who has been convicted is Kaing Guek Eav, known as Duch, who as head of the Khmer Rouge prison system ran the infamous Tuol Sleng torture center in Phnom Penh. Justice is the primary goal. But international tribunals, trying people accused of crimes on a national scale, also serve to promote human rights and establish a historical record, among other targets. Even the most bullish observers acknowledge the shortcomings of the Cambodian tribunal, officially called the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia,

“The Cambodian people sought justice and the ECCC delivered a significant measure of it,” Scheffer said in an email interview. “The ECCC also established a historical record, albeit not comprehensive, that otherwise never would have been uncovered.” Adama Dieng, the U.N. special adviser on the prevention of genocide, also said Friday’s convictions showed that “justice will prevail, and that impunity should never be accepted

Khieu Samphan, foreground, former Khmer Rouge head of state, stands at a dock in a court room during a hearing at the U.N.-backed war crimes tribunal in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday, Nov. 16. A U.N.backed tribunal in Cambodia on Friday convicted the two most senior surviving leaders of the country’s former Khmer Rouge regime of genocide and other crimes against humanity, sentencing them to life in prison. (Nhet Sok Heng/Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia via AP)

or ECCC. The rules hammered out in extensive negotiations between the United Nations and the Cambodian government hobbled its proceedings in ways that were not always foreseeable. The ECCC was set up as a hybrid court, meaning every international prosecutor and judge was paired with a Cambodian counterpart. However, what was a political atmosphere encouraging cooperation when the U.N. agreement was signed in 2003, deteriorated, as democratic space has shrunk under Cambodia’s longserving, autocratic Prime Minister Hun Sen. “Hybrid courts require domestic and international partners to share the steering wheel. They tend to function well only when the two drivers want to head in the same general direction,”

said John Ciorciari, a professor at the University of Michigan and co-author of a book about the tribunal. “When they do, mixed tribunals can help fill gaps in otherwise frail domestic systems. When interests clash, these efforts to share sovereignty are prone to crash.” The main case in point: Hun Sen - himself a former Khmer Rouge commander who defected from the group when it was in power - declaring no more suspects should be prosecuted, saying without justification that such action could cause unrest. It didn’t help that the U.N. agreement’s vague wording of who could be targeted for prosecution - senior Khmer Rouge leaders and those most responsible for the atrocities - proved to be more restrictive than open-ended.

Nuon Chea, who was the Khmer Rouge’s chief ideologist and No. 2 leader, sits in a court room before a hearing at the U.N.-backed war crimes tribunal in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. (Mark Peters/Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia via AP)

“One can always surmise about more being done,” said Scheffer, who also served as the U.N.’s special expert on assistance to the Khmer Rouge trials. “But that was the negotiated reality of this particular tribunal.” Nevertheless, he gave high marks to the tribunal’s performance, saying its main contribution has been both domestic and international justice rendered against some of the major figures in the Pol Pot regime.

for genocide and other atrocity crimes.” Political education is an area where the tribunal has succeeded, said Heather Ryan, who has monitored the trials for the Open Society Justice Initiative, an independent international human rights organization. “The court has made a huge contribution to helping the world and Cambodians better understand what occurred during the Khmer Rouge regime,” said Ryan.

“It has triggered discussions at all levels of Cambodian society about not only the past, but concepts of impunity, justice and accountability relevant to the current political situation in Cambodia.” Other observers were less impressed. Theary Seng, a U.S.trained lawyer, writer and political analyst based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital, who is an outspoken critic of Hun Sen’s government, called the tribunal “a complete failure for international justice” because it didn’t accomplish any of the established goals of reconciliation, symbolic justice and combating impunity. Seng, whose parents were killed by the Khmer Rouge, pointed out that the hope that at least some of the Cambodian judges, prosecutors and lawyers that the government placed in the tribunal would somehow become champions of judicial fairness and the rule of law has been the opposite of fulfilled: they have all been deeply implicated in government abuse and perversion of the domestic justice system. She said her top concern now was for the integrity of the tribunal’s documents to be preserved for researchers. It is likely that the voluminous documentation used by the tribunal will be handed over to the government or institution controlled by the government, she said. “This means that the printed documents could be selectively destroyed and the electronic version could be subtly altered,” she warned. “Future researchers writing the history of Cambodia will not know what’s what.”

Thailand recovers boat that sank in July, killing 47 Chinese tourists

A crane boat raises the tour boat named the Phoenix from the sea floor, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Phuket, Thailand, after sinking over four months ago in rough weather killing 47 tourists. The tour boat was one of two boats that sank off the popular tourist island in stormy weather on July 5, 2018. (AP Photo)

Bangkok (AP) - Officials on Saturday, Nov. 17, recovered a boat that sank in rough weather off Thailand’s southern resort island of Phuket in July, killing 47 Chinese tourists. Two tour boats sank off Phuket on July 5. Tourists from one boat were rescued, while the sinking of the double-decker Phoenix left 47 Chinese tourists dead. The accident was one of Thailand’s worst tourism-related disasters in recent years. The boat was raised from the 45-meter-deep (148-footdeep) sea floor on Saturday

by a crane ship operated by a salvage company from Singapore, officials said. The recovery operation itself faced many obstacles. The first company, hired to salvage the boat, lost a member of its team during the operation and failed to lift the boat. A group of senior police officers witnessing the raising of the boat stood in silence for one minute in commemoration of the victims. The Phoenix, covered in brown algae and sludge, will be towed into a pier in Phuket. Police will inspect it

as part of their investigation into the tragedy. Five people have been charged so far, including the owner and two operators of the Phoenix. They have been accused of negligence causing death, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Officials said other people are also under investigation, including some at the company that built the boat. More than 9.8 million Chinese visited Thailand in 2017, accounting for the biggest share of the 35.38 million total foreign tourists.

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Death of young Thai kickboxer brings focus on dangers

Dr. Witaya Sungkarat, Ramathibodi Hospital, explains brain scans from young boxers. Witaya said studies show that the sport caused damage, and in many cases, irreparable, in the young children’s brain development. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Kaweewit Kaewjinda Bangkok (AP) - The sight of two preteen boys pummeling each other with fists, elbows, knees and feet as a boisterous crowd shouts wagers at each other is considered good, clean sport in Thailand. However, the death earlier this month of a 13-year-old Muay Thai contender may push forward changes to protect other youngsters in Thai kickboxing. Anucha Tasako died of a brain hemorrhage two days after he was knocked out in a bout on Nov. 10, his 174th match in a career that began at age 8. His death was a fluke, said some of the sport’s boosters. They said that the referee did not stop the fight soon enough, and that no doctor was available. But even those boys who can carry on fighting are almost guaranteed serious long-term health damage, according to a new report by a Thai doctor. Thai lawmakers recently suggested barring children younger than 12 from competitive boxing, but boxing enthusiasts strongly oppose the change. They say the sport is part of Thai culture and gives poor families the opportunity to raise a champion that will lift their economic circumstances. Anucha was born in the poor northeastern province of Kalasin and raised by his grandparents since his parents split up when he was 3. Anucha was already becoming his family’s breadwinner when his uncle, a physical education teacher and boxing trainer, brought him to the Bangkok suburb of Samut Prakarn around a year ago to pursue a big-time boxing career. Anucha’s days started at 4:30 a.m. with a run and light training at the boxing gym. He attended school from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. before

heading back to the gym for more training until 8 p.m. Bedtime was 10 p.m. Tapakorn Takimnok, 15, a fellow boxer and a friend of Anucha, said he woke up the younger boy every day and never once heard him complain.

from his opponent. He picks himself back up, and the referee promptly allows the fight to resume, but Anucha appears to have had the fight knocked out of him. Moments later, he is staggering and defenseless against the ropes, as his opponent lands at least four hard punches to Anucha’s head, leaving him dazed, and perhaps even unconscious before he hits the floor and bangs his head hard on the mat. Dr. Witaya Sungkarat, a doctor from Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok, spent five years conducting a study published last month that compared brain development between young boxers and children not involved with the sport. The study’s results clearly show that boxing causes irreparable damage to a young child’s developing brain, he said, adding that

In this Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, photo, Thai kickboxer Chaichana Saengngern, 10-years old, practices kicks at a training camp in Bangkok. (AP Photo/ Sakchai Lalit)

because they don’t lose on purpose and they genuinely fight each other,” he said, referring to the common perception that many professional boxing matches are fixed to accommodate bookies. But Anucha’s case, he said, shows how inadequate oversight in the Thai boxing industry had led young boxers to be overworked. “It’s the system that abused him. The system alThai boxers perform their traditional dance lowed him to fight this much showing respect at the coffin of 13-year-old Thai and this often at such a kickboxer Anucha Tasako during his funeral young age,” Witaya said. services. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit) “There’s a loophole in the

“He’d spring right out of bed every time I woke him up,” said Tapakorn. “He always trained hard and kept any emotions to himself.” Anucha could occasionally earn as much as 10,000 to 40,000 baht ($300 to $1,200) for each fight he won, which he would give to his grandparents, siblings and uncles, Tapakorn said, adding that Anucha earned more than other young fighters because he fought often and was considered a gifted boxer. Young amateur boxers typically earn around 500 to 1,000 baht ($15 to 30) a fight. “I told him to stop boxing,” said Anucha’s 75-year-old grandmother, Subin Tasako. “He told me: Grandma, what else can I do? I’m young and I can’t work. If I stop boxing, how would I earn money to pay for school or support you? That’s what he said.” Subin said she didn’t know how to respond. Footage of Anucha’s fatal fight, posted online by Thai media outlets, show him briefly stumbling to the floor after taking a knee to his leg

major Bangkok stadiums have weight minimums, children can fight in unofficial matches outside the World Muay Thai Council supervision with a guardian’s permission. Sukrit Parekrithawet, a lawyer who represents several boxing camps, said the recently proposed legislation to regulate the sport was conceived by outsiders who do not understand it. He cited the success of former Thai boxing Olympic gold medalists such as Somluck Kamsing, who began his boxing career at the tender age of 7. Like many top-tier Muay Thai boxers, he made a transition to more lucrative conventional boxing, and became the first Thai athlete to win an Olympic gold medal, in the featherweight boxing competition in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. “If these guys did not start fighting at a young age would they be world champions today?” Sukrit said, adding his opinion that allowing children to box is not

dangerous because the blows are not as forceful. At the Jitmuangnon Gym in Bangkok, 10-year-old Chaichana Saengngern rises every day at around 4 a.m. to train before going to school, then returning to work out some more. He has 20 bouts under his belt since first stepping into the ring at the age of 8. “He needs to fight in real matches to be a good fighter,” said Chaichana’s uncle, Suthep Saengngern, speaking days after Anucha’s death. “He can’t just dance around in the gym.” Suthep said he doesn’t support banning children from boxing because it would rob many poor Thai families of the chance for their offspring to become professional athletes. “Every family’s economic background is different. People with money send their kids to play golf, tennis, swimming or shooting. But poor people can’t do that. We can only do boxing. This is our option,” Suthep said.

Relatives of 13-year-old Thai kickboxer Anucha Tasako hold his boxing shorts and a portrait during his funeral services in Samut Prakan province. Anucha died of a brain hemorrhage two days after he was knocked out in a bout on Nov. 10 that was his 174th match in the career he started at age 8. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

the longer each participant had boxed, the worse their condition became. “If we keep letting children box and injure their brains without implementing measures to protect them, their futures are predictable,” Witaya said. Witaya understands part of the sport’s appeal. “People like to watch children box

system that allowed him to become a professional fighter without any preventive measures.” Witaya referenced a provision allowing children to be paid “rewards” rather than being paid compensation for work. And while professional Muay Thai titles are only open to competitors age 15 or older and two

Relatives of 13-year-old Thai kickboxer Anucha Tasako cry during his funeral services. (AP Photo/ Sakchai Lalit)

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Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort celebrates 9th anniversary

Avani organises Charity Aerobic Marathon in aid of the visually impaired

Denis Thouvard, GM of Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya led the hotel’s management and staff in offering alms to 9 Buddhist monks and to pay homage to the images of the Brahma and Royal Garuda to mark the 9th anniversary of the resort recently.

Mr. & Miss Siam Bharata 2018 show held at Royal Garden Plaza

More than 100 people participated in the Charity Aerobic Marathon Contest organized by the Avani Hotel Pattaya recently. Asst. General Manager Teerapan Chuipradith said that the purpose of the event was to raise awareness of good health and to raise funds to buy computers and walkers for people with vision impairment under the care of the Redemptorist Foundation.

Khun Steve returns to Yupins Restaurant

Poramet Ngampichet, Pattaya Deputy Mayor chaired the opening ceremony of the 4th Mr. & Miss Siam Bharata 2018 at the Royal Garden Plaza featuring a fashion exhibition of Indian National Costumes. Other dignitaries including Rattanachai Sutidechanai – Vice President of PBTA, and Miss Siriwimol Waewrath – Manager of Customer Relations Department of Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya were also in attendance.

Muay Thai boxer introduces sportswear products

A group of well-known and liked residents held a party at Yupins Restaurant recently to celebrate the return to Pattaya of Khun Steve, a resident of Brighton, UK. A great time was had by all.

US naval attaché visits Sattahip base

Well known Muay Thai boxer Buakhao Banchamek introduced his ‘Banchamek Fightgear’ sportswear at the Central Festival Pattaya Beach recently. During the event boxers from the Rambo Boxing Camp demonstrated their fighting skills and a fashion show of the new line of sportswear was also held.

Blood Drive at Sunbeam Hotel Officials of the Thai Red Cross Society were on standby as the management of the Sunbeam Hotel Pattaya encouraged staff and local residents to donate blood to this worthy cause to help others in times of need.

U.S. naval attaché Capt. Matt Baker met with the deputy commander of the Sattahip Naval Base recently to discuss cooperation and security. Rear Adm. Pisit Thongdeelert welcomed Baker on his first visit since assuming duty. The visit broadly covered opinions on military coordination on missions related to internal and external security and future naval exercises.

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Potton gets the winning habit The Jomtien Golf Society Wednesday, Nov. 14, The Emerald Stableford An almost identical cut as of Monday and still in form but playing one shot less was Mark Potton who won division 1 with 40 points. Bob Comartin was second on 38 and the social workers entrepreneur Dennis Scougall took third with 34 points. Paul Young with just 14 points on the front nine took division 2 with 36 points overall while Colin Aspinall was second on 35 and John Seton third after beating Gil Phillips on a 17/16 countback, John Seton with Dennis Scougall, Bob Comartin and Mark Potton.

Monday, Nov. 12, Pattana - Stableford We were playing the B and C nines today and the cut in the two divisions came at 6-14 and 17+. Playing off handicap 13, Mark Potton, with 18 points on the front and 20 on the back won

division 1 ahead of Ron Miller in second on 32 and Marc Brunner third with 31. Frank Grainger topped division 2 with 37 points, nine up on Paul Young in second and in third place was Dave Howden with 27. Near pins went to (Div 1)

Marc Brunner, Dave Chan and Gareth Piccininn, and (Div 2) James Kelly and Jans Oldergarn. Gareth Piccininn had the only ‘2’ in division 1 while James Kelly and Gil Phillips both birdied C2 in division 2.

both shooting 31 in total. Near pins were claimed by (Div 1) Bob Comartin and Gareth Piccininn (2), and (Div 2) Colin Aspinall, Gil Phillips and John Seton. The greens here were the slowest we have played on at this course and may have been the reason there were no ‘2’s in either division.

Friday, Nov. 16, Eastern Star Stableford Back to normal today as we started off on the 1st hole rather than the 10th as of the past four weeks. There were three 37’s in, with

Bob Comartin in division 1 beating Per Forsberg on a 20/ 17 countback while Paul Butler was third on 36 and Dennis Scougall fourth with 31. Steve Harris won division 2 with 37 points, Glyn Evans was second place two points behind and Frank Kelly took third on 28. Dave Howden beat little David Taylor on a 17/13 countback for the final podium place after they both scored 26. Near pins went to (Div 1) Bob Comartin, Mark Potton and Dennis Scougall, and (Div 2) Steve Harris and Jans Oldergarn (2). Once again there were no ‘2’s today.

Cooper sizzles at Pleasant Valley PSC Golf from the Tropical Golf Group

Gill goes big at Green Valley PSC Golf from the Billabong Golf Bar Monday, Nov. 12, Phoenix Golf Stableford Phoenix Gold Golf course is one of the best in the Pattaya region, but the rough needs to be addressed as it is bordering on ridiculous. Whilst it is okay to be punished by an errant shot you should not be crucified. For those that can hit the ball straight, there was only one player that hit better than par today and that was Glyn Elsworth with a fine 38 points. Paul Greenaway matched par with 36 points off his 12 handicap and taking third was Dave Bramley with 35. There were two 2s, coming from Alan Beck and Glyn Davies.

Wednesday, Nov. 14, Green Valley – Stableford Green Valley is in superb condition and the only recent criticism, i.e. that the bunkers were inconsistent, has been attended to with fresh sand being applied. So with no complaints forthcoming the scores were quite good.

In the men’s competition there were six players queuing up on 35 points, including Capt. Bob, to be mentioned in dispatches but it was not to be his day for it was Sandy Chapo (16) with 19 points and five pars on the back nine who occupied fourth place. Pete Thomas (19) had a stutter on the way home with only 3 points through 4 holes but he did just enough for 36 points and third place but well adrift of Mikael Anderson (16) on 40 points. Gareth Gill (12) followed up a recent 64 net in the monthly medal with 45 points, despite bogeying the last 4 holes but 1 under par on the front gained him 25 points. The ladies were quite closely matched with Miss Kran (22) in third place with 34 points, which could have been so much better but for 3 blobs on her round. The familiar name of Miss Eng (16) featured again this week but too many double bogies accounted for her 17 points on the back, which was 1 short of Miss Am (21) in first place, both finishing on the same score of 36 points.

The greens must be good at the moment for there was an abundance of 2s and these went to Miss Eng, Tony Oakes, Auke Engelkes, Pete Thomas, Mikael Anderson and 2 to Gareth Gill.

Friday, Nov. 16, Burapha - Stableford Playing Burapha with six groups, it was decided to play a rainbow event for something different and have some fun. It was a hot day out with high temperatures but the course was in great condition with greens that were fast but true. There was a countback for fourth place between Pete Seil and Arch Armstrong, both with 36 points but with Arch getting the nod due to a better back nine. It was countback territory also for second and third between Gerard Lambert and Rick Culley, both on 38 points, with Gerard being relegated to the bronze medal position. Top spot went to Capt Bob who immediately shouted drinks all round. There were only two 2s today, coming from Steve Hodgeson and Capt Bob.

Daryl Evans. Dave Cooper (left) with Otto Schmidt.

Tuesday, Nov. 13, Khao Kheow – Stableford Khao Kheow is a beautiful golf course, and standing on every tee you can clearly see the task at hand. There are no surprises, but there is more than enough water and trouble to keep things interesting. We were at the first tee well before our scheduled tee time and were able to get the group off early. It was a little muggy as can be expected, however the weather was favorable all day. The field was divided into two flights today, and the A (0-25) flight had the top score. Daryl Evans was first with an excellent 39 stableford points from his course handicap of 25. Second place went to Brian Gabe (18) with 34 and third to John Davis (12) on 33, edging Rob Brown on countback. Dave Cooper (26) topped the B (26-up) flight with 36 points, Frank Xin (26) was

second on 34 and Karen Brown (30) took third with 33. The best front nine (not placing) went to Rob Brown’s 18, while Mashi Kaneta had the best back nine score with 16 points.

Friday, Nov. 16, Pleasant Valley – Stableford We are happy to welcome back some seasonal visitors, with more on the way, and on this day fifteen intrepid golfers met at BJ’s Lodge before heading out to Pleasant Valley. For once the predicted weather was clear all day. We hadn’t been to Pleasant Valley in a while and had forgotten just how tough yet interesting this course can be. It is definitely a shot maker’s course, and “grip it-n-rip it” wild golfers are soon penalized. A common topic after the round was how many balls they lost. Well, maybe it’s good to cycle through your inventory. Course condition

was good overall. One issue of the day was it seemed so hot. Maybe just in comparison to recent weather, but it sucked the energy right out of you. Scores were on the good side however so many overcame the conditions. Only one thing hotter than the weather was Dave Cooper (H/cap 27) who shot a fantastic 45 points. Returning Otto Schmidt (35) was also impressive with his 41 points. Graham “Buckers” Buckingham (25) was just a couple back with 39 points, followed by Daryl Evans (c/h 26) and returning Rob Brown (7) who both posted enviable 37 point scores. Best half rounds for nonwinners went to Brian Gabe (18) and Mashi Kaneta (21). We at Tropical Golf would like to join all of Pattaya golfers and societies in remembering Steve Ellison from The Golf Club Bar. Steve was a good friend of all golfers in Pattaya and beyond, and a true gentleman with a welcoming smile for anyone he met. All of Pattaya golf benefited from his efforts. He will be missed.

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Flannagan on fire at Phoenix Traveller’s Rest Golf Group

Monday, Nov. 12, Khao Kheow – Stableford Division 1 1st Al Marumoto (11) 32pts 2nd Mimi Fujimoto (6) 32pts 3rd Gavin Hunt (13) 30pts Division 2 1st Lawrence Lee (23) 33pts 2nd Eddie Townsend (19) 33pts 3rd Svend Hommel (17) 31pts Khao Kheow was the opening venue for the week and forty-one players signed up to compete for their place on the podium. The only winner today though, was the course, which held the entire field to a maximum score of 33 points and didn’t even concede a “two” in 164 attempts. A very surprised Lawrence Lee took out first place in division two with a mere 33 points and an even more surprised Al Marumoto placed first in division one with only 32.

Tuesday, Nov. 13, Eastern Star – Stableford 1st Svend Hommel (17) 38pts 2nd Mike Rushant (11) 36pts

3rd Roger Brocksopp (15) 34pts Eastern Star is such an intimidating course and most of our members find it too difficult, however we decided to put it on our schedule and twenty-one players took up the challenge. Emerging the victor was Svend Hommel, who at 82 years of age would put us young lads to shame with his youthful vitality and his calm demeanor, an absolute gentleman, on and off the course. Svend used all his experience to negotiate Eastern Star’s layout and finished the day with an unbeatable 38 points.

Wednesday, Nov. 14, Mt. Shadow – Stableford 1st Neil Wilkinson (13) 40pts 2nd Reg Glass (18) 37pts 3rd Bob Hannon (12) 35pts Neil Wilkinson, who has been struggling to get in the top three of late, returned to form at Mountain Shadow and absolutely smashed the course with a brilliant 40 points. Neil, sitting in second position in the Golfer of

good looks was surrounded by adoring fans desperate just to catch a glimpse of their idol, and as his name was announced the crowd went crazy, the paparazzi jostled for the million dollar photo and it took over an hour before order was restored.

Friday, Nov. 16, Burapha – Stableford Louis Flannagan.

Svend Hommel.

the Year competition, is now only 22 points away from pulling off a miraculous comeback.

he paternally nurtured the course into submission and rode out the back with matrimonial ease. Louis Flannagan, a fatherly figure amongst his peers was delighted with the news that all his hard work had finally produced a positive result and with the pitter patter of tiny feet he strode to the podium to accept his coveted trophy. In division two, the boy’s from Hong Kong were on the phone to the Paparazzi with the news that one of their own was about to receive an award. Michael Law, resplendent in charm and

Thursday, Nov. 18, Phoenix Gold – Stableford Division 1 1st Louis Flannagan (12) 42pts 2nd Liam Horgan (16) 37pts 3rd Paul Durkan (05) 36pts Division 2 1st Michael Law (19) 41pts 2nd Gez Williams (17) 39pts 3rd Richard Talbot (17) 36pts Our regular visit to Phoenix gave birth to a golfing legend. Having sown the seed early with a strong front nine,

Division 1 1st Louis Flannagan (11) 37pts 2nd Mike Rushant (11) 36pts 3rd Paul West (12) 35pts Division 2 1st Derek Thorogood (18) 40pts 2nd Michael Law (17) 39pts 3rd Lawrence Lee (24) 39pts Louis Flannagan was once again proving his manhood with another impressive testosterone induced display of ball control. Like an embryonic cell morphing into life and no longer reliant on the umbilical cord he went from hole to hole with consummate ease, finally emerging on top! Derek Thorogood set the win up in the second flight

with a steady twenty-one points on the front nine and came home with a further nineteen to finish the day with 40 points and only one shank.

Saturday, Nov. 17, Pattavia – Stableford Division 1 1st John Begley (10) 35pts 2nd Klaus Fast (3) 35pts 3rd Neil Wilkinson (12) 35pts Division 2 1st John Baxter (17) 38pts 2nd John O’Donoghue (20) 37pts 3rd Eddie Townsend (19) 37pts We closed the week out at Pattavia, and with not enough carts to go around we were forced to double up which is not the preferred option. With a 14-stone bloke sitting next to him, John Baxter had nothing else to focus on other than his golf, which proved very profitable for him as he finished in first place with a very respectable 38 points. It was the day of the John’s as in division one John Begley, in a three player countback, took home the bacon with 35 points.

gets the gong Bygballe bags a brace Hitchens The Tara Court Golf Society PSC Golf from Café Kronborg

Perter Bygballe and Kurt Sandgaard with Dave Richardson.

Monday, Nov. 12, Plutaluang Stableford A Flight (0-20) 1st Peter Bygballe (20) 38pts 2nd Ty Anderson (10) 37pts 3rd Dave Addison (17) 35pts B Flight (20+) 1st Kurt Sandgaard (32) 33pts 2nd Gordon Clegg (25) 31pts 3rd Steen Habersaat (25) 30pts Near Pins: Rob Brown, Steen Habersaat, Dave Addison, Jan Lovgreen. Long Putts: Kenneth Madsen, Jan Lovgreen. Plutaluang east and south loops were the game today and both were in very good

condition. We had enough players for two flights with the cut set at h/c 20. Peter Bygballe continued his winning ways, taking the A Flight with a fine 38 points, Ty Anderson was second with 37 and Dave Addison took third with 35. Just arrived Kurt Sandgaard won the B Flight with 33 points, Gordon Clegg was second with 31 and Steen Habersaat third with 30.

Thursday, Nov. 15, Greenwood A & C Stableford A Flight (0-20) 1st Peter Bygballe (20) 38pts 2nd Henning Olsen (19) 37pts 3rd Rob Brown (6) 34pts

B Flight (21+) 1st Gordon Clegg (25) 30pts 2nd Lotte Boskov (23) 29pts 3rd Arne Max Pedersen (22) 29pts The challenge on Thursday was Greenwood and although the course was a little wet it was in very good condition. Peter Bygballe was again our A Flight winner with 38 points, one ahead of Henning Olsen in second while Rob Brown was third with 34. Gordon Clegg took the B Flight with 30 points while Lotte Boskov second on a countback over Arne Max Pedersen in third and Karen Brown losing out, all on 29 points.

McArdle (18) in fourth and Glenn Armitstead(16) fifth, leaving Joe Peters outside of the money. The 2’s pot was shared by Rocky Hudson, Daryl Burkett & Bernie Stafford.

Sunday, Nov. 11, Green Valley – Medal/Stroke As the year is rapidly coming to an end it was time for our penultimate monthly medal here in Green Valley and we got a new winner today to ensure that there will be a good number trying to win the Gold in January. We had two flights with the cut for the A Flight coming in at seventeen. The course was in excellent condition but the scoring wasn’t brilliant with only one player playing to or breaking handicap. This was Craig Hitchens (12) who was a very clear winner of both the top flight and also the medal with a net sixty nine. Seventy-three seemed to be a very popular score today as we had four players with that score. In the A flight Jerry Sweetnam (10) won the countback to come second, Russell Gilroy (17) was third and Donal McGuigan just lost out on the prizes. Seventy three was good enough to win the B flight and here Joe McArdle (18) was the winner and Bernie Stafford (18) came second with a net seventy four. We then had two players with a net seventy five and here Gerry Hughes (21) won the countback to come third and Joe Peters missed out.

Thursday, Nov.15, Pleasant Valley Stableford

Craig Hitchen.

Peter Henshaw didn’t make the prizes but he had the only ‘2’ of the day.

Tuesday, Nov. 13, Mt. Shadow – Stableford Today, they had everyone starting from the 10th tee at Mountain Shadow. The fairways were in great shape and the rough not to penal but the greens are still slow for this course. A 15 minute rain delay late in the day still saw a 4-hour round. Only one player bettered his handicap and winning at this course for the second time in a row was Ted Morris (19) with 39 points. Second place went to Craig Hitchens (12) with 35 points and there was a 4-way tie on 32 for the other 3 places. Taking third was Pat Carty (21) on countback over Joe

This was our first time here in a long time and although the course was wet after recent rain and we played preferred lies, it was still in very good condition except that the greens were a bit slow. It seems that sometimes in our group that one of our players gets an excellent run of golf and at the moment Ted Morris (19) is certainly on a good run. After winning last week and on Tuesday of this week he was a runaway winner today with an excellent forty four points, which will mean that he is in for a big reduction on his handicap. We had two players who were six shots behind Ted with thirty eight points and here Jean Fox Chok (19) won the countback to come second and Joe McArdle (18) had to settle for third today. Russell Gilroy (17) got the fourth and last place for today with thirty seven points but he also had a ‘2’ to top up his prize money.

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Landmark golf at Burapha PSC Golf from the Pattaya Links Golf Society Monday, Nov. 12, Pattavia - Stableford A Flight 1st Les Cobban (8) 39pts 2nd Kevin Rogers (12) 35pts 3rd Pat Lavin (12) 35pts 4th Julian Priessinger (4) 35pts B Flight 1st Derek Phillips (18) 38pts 2nd Tony Browne (19) 37pts 3rd Stan Stewart (20) 36pts 4th Larry Slattery (20) 35pts The society visited Pattavia on Monday and found a course in excellent condition with the greens slower on the front nine while the back nine were a little inconsistent. The field was divided into two flights with the cut at seventeen and under and the second flight saw fourth place taken by Larry Slattery, on countback from Jim Ferris, both with 35 points. One point ahead in third was Stan Stewart, himself a single

point off runner-up Tony Browne, with 37. The winner of a tight flight was Irish golfer Derek Phillips with a well deserved 38 points. In the top flight, plus-handicapper Brendan McGovern’s gross 73 was not enough to garner points for the placings as fourth went to German golfer Julian Preisinger with 35 points, losing out on countback to third placed Pat Lavin. In second was Kevin Rogers, again on 35 points, his back nine beating his two friendly rivals. The flight winner and recipient of the green jacket was Les Cobban with a fine 39 points. There were near pins for Les Cobban (4), Paul Smith (7 and 13) and Jim Ferris (17). Consolation nines went to Tommy Marshall (front, 21pts) and Brian Talbot (back, 20pts).

Steve Baker.

Pete Seil (centre) with Dave Arataki (left) and Ian Mollard.

Wednesday, Nov. 14, Burapha A & B Stableford A Flight 1st Pete Seil (5) 39pts 2nd Vincent Smyth (17) 38pts 3rd Phil Davies (10) 38pts

Morey on the mark PSC Golf from Lewinski’s Golf Bar Jack Moseley

Tuesday, Nov. 13, Bangpra - Stableford Nice to back at Bangpra, one of the first courses I ever played in Thailand and it remains one of my favorites. It was millionaire’s golf today with no other players in sight as we stood on the first tee. The course was in excellent condition and represents great value if you’re prepared to get up early. We will be back here every Tuesday (From left) Kevin McEntee, Steve Morely, Petteri for an 8.20 start; transport and Matthew Cronin. will leave Lewinskis at 7.20. Wednesday, Nov. 14, divisions, this time the split Petteri with 32. being white for the rank and The white division was Chee Chan G.C. – file, or blue tees for the big taken somewhat surprisStableford hitters. ingly by Matthew Cronin Another good turnout on Steve Morey, who drove with 36 points off his 18 this well presented Chee the ball extremely well, pro- handicap. Welcome to Nigel Chan course, which no duced an excellent short Flanagan, who was second golfer should miss the op- game to comfortably win the with 35 points off 12; with portunity to play at the cur- blue division with 38 points. Matt Doyle third on 32 and rent discounted rate. The Second spot went to our Kevin McEntee fourth with field was divided into to two big-hitting Finnish friend, 31 off handicap 9.

4 th Brendan McGovern (+2) 37pts B Flight 1st Steve Baker (19) 39pts 2nd Niall Caven (20) 37pts 3rd Darren Beavers (18) 37pts 4th Tip Briney (24) 36pts Wednesday’s eight fourballs were assigned the A and B nines at Burapha, arguably the best eighteen holes in the province. The course was in fine condition with well grassed fairways and consistent greens and it was another day when landmark golf occurred. The two divisions were cut at seventeen and under and in the second flight a fine level par round gave Tip Briney fourth place as he found some consistency again. In third was Darren Beavers with a return of 37 points, losing second place to the returning Niall Caven on countback. The flight winner was Steve Baker with 39 points. Brendan McGovern, the Irish senior playing off plus two, returned the PLGS’ best

Friday, Nov. 16, Pattana A & B Stableford A Flight 1st Maurice Roberts (13) 38pts 2nd Colm Lawler (15) 37pts 3rd Huw Phillips (15) 35pts 4th Guy Stewart (13) 34pts B Flight 1st Steve Baker (19) 40pts 2 nd Martin Hoblyn (25) 40pts

Davies reigns at Eastern Star PSC Golf from Siam Country Resort Pattaya Tuesday, Nov. 13, Eastern Star Stableford We went to Eastern Star with 3 groups on Tuesday. The refurbished clubhouse looks very good and the course was also in top condition, but not always easy to play. Paul Davies was in fine form today and won with 34 stableford points. Second was Paddy Devereux with 32 points and third came Dave Smith with 30. The near pins went to Paddy Devereux and Stan Smith.

Thursday, Nov. 15, Khao Kheow Stableford Graham, Bob, Petteri & Rex.

gross score for the year with a 69, which gave him 37 points for fourth place, following Phil Davies in third with 38. Phil lost out to Vincent Smyth on countback. The winner, and green jacket winner, was Pete Seil with 39 solid points. Elsewhere Maurice Roberts nailed his “thirteenth or fourteenth” - his words hole in one, on A3, whilst also winning the next near pin three holes later. He was joined in the near pin race by Paul Stewart (B3) and Tommy Marshall (B8). The consolation best front nine was won by Martin Hoblyn (19 points) and Nigel Harrison recorded the best back nine of 23 points, which helped add some respectability to his card.

3rd Jim Ferris (22) 38pts 4th Stan Stewart (20) 38pts On a course in such good condition as Pattana we might expect some good scores, and we got them today. B Flight saw a tight finish decided on countback for first, with Steve Baker edging out Martin Hoblyn to take his second Green Jacket. Both had a great 40 points. Another close one saw Jim Ferris and Stan Stewart locked on 38 points, with Jim’s better back nine getting him third. Derek Phillips had 37 points and didn’t get a look in. A Flight’s best score of 38 points came from Maurice Roberts with his second win in his last two outings to Pattana. Something works there. Colm Lawler was a late entry on Thursday afternoon. A phone call to Phil and he added him to his group, along with Maurice. Colm repaid with a well played 37 points for second place on his first game at Links Golf. Huw Phillips returned after a long absence to make his presence felt first up, scoring 35 points, while Guy Stewart bounced back from his “wig” performance on Monday to hold fourth spot with 34 points. Eamon Moran, another first timer at Links earned a mention for having the best back nine score of 19 points for non winners, and Tony Browne had 21 points on the front nine. Near pins went to Bernie Stafford (A3), Brian Talbot (A8), Colm Lawler (B3) and John Mason (B7).

Thursday we went to Khao Kheow, where we

(From left) Paddy Devereux, Stan Rees and Paul Davies.

played the A & C course which was in good condition but many places were wetter than normal because of rain the night before. The weather was very hot today and we missed a breeze. Nevertheless we had a good

game and an exciting final. Sam Gettinby and Jonathan Pratt both scored 38 points but Sam was better on the countback. The near pins were claimed by Paddy Devereux and Dave Smith.

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Younger back with a bang PSC Golf from The Growling Swan

play two flights. A Flight saw Bill Shooter McGarvie (on his last outing with us) take the game by the scruff of the neck and went out with all guns blazing. He greeted the judges with a very good score of 41 points and edged Martin Kempton on countback. In third place was buffalo Bill

(From left) Rod Weekes, Steve Younger and John Anderson.

Monday, Nov. 12, Treasure Hill – Stableford 1st Steve Younger (14) 40pts 2nd Rod Weekes (18) 35pts 3rd Lorraine Percy (33) 34pts 4 th John Anderson (27) 34pts Near Pins: Patrick Poussier, Bill Steinmann, Rudy Regenass, John Anderson. Long Putts: Steve Younger, 18 Sean Millar. Well we were off to play Treasure Hill with fifteen golfers and we found the course in fantastic condition, as you would expect

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from this venue. Fairways were in great shape, the greens played true, bunkers were clean and raked and the rough - well it was the rough! We went from the yellow tees and with the weather being on our side we were set for a good day out. Steve Younger, back from open heart surgery, a hip and knee replacement and one must not forget his shoulder reconstruction, came out and shone in today’s event. He is now registered as our six million baht man. Steve bought home the bacon with

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40 points, five clear of his next opponent. Second to greet the judges was Rod Weekes and third today and hitting a bit of a purple patch was Lorraine Percy, who took that position on the podium from John Anderson via the countback system.

Thursday, Nov. 15, Pattavia - Stableford A-Flight (0-17) 1st Bill McGarvie (14) 41pts 2nd Martin Kempton (12) 41pts 3rd Bill Steinmann (12) 40pts

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B-Flight (18+) 1st Sean Millar (36) 40pts 2nd Colin Stielow (25) 34pts 3rd JC Lhoste (26) 34pts Near Pins: Alex Field, Martin Kempton, Sean Millar, Rod Weekes. Long Putts: Steve Younger, Colm Mullen. Pattavia GC (the pineapple plantation) was today’s venue and you could not fault in this course in any way shape or form, it was a delight to play. We attacked this fine course from the yellow tees and twenty golfers gave us the opportunity to

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Steinmann, displaying a better back nine than Alex Field on the same score. Sean Millar had a cracker of a game in B Flight and shot a very good 40 points. Second was sorted by the countback system with Colin Stielow relegating JC Lhoste into third position. These two were six points behind the winner.

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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). Lewinski’s in Soi Pattayaland 1 (Soi 13/3), now have a new schedule, 5 days per week Monday thru Friday. Transport is available everyday, call Jack on 0815781956 for further information and booking. 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

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Panthers on the prowl at Bangkok rugby 10s From page 36 The first match against KC Rugby Club (Kings College) started off with a brilliant passage of play; a line break from Spike Strang and eventual offload to AD saw the latter score the first try of the day for the Panthers within the first minute of the game. However, following an unfortunate yellow card shortly thereafter awarded to Marcus Large, the Panthers were on the back foot for the remainder of the half and had to thank some trysaving tackles made by AD and Franco Vorster to keep the quick-footed KC club scoreless at the break. Opening the second half with the Panthers 7-0 to the good, the wet conditions saw more than a handful of knock-ons before KC eventually responded with a try of their own in the corner when a prop versus wing mismatch was exploited. The Panthers however capitalized at the breakdown with turnovers that pushed the KC defence backwards to the front of their own try line. At this point it was only a matter of time until Spike set up another phase, this time passing to Chris Miles for an inside line that led to a final try towards the end of the match, the Panthers taking it 14-5. Three hours later, an expat team from China, the Shanghai Dolphins kicked off to a semi-rested Panthers side. A strong run from kickoff saw Marcus return the ball 25m and additionally get a penalty in pink favor. Unfortunately, the wet conditions saw a series of phases on the back foot

The Pattaya Panthers RFC team line up at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club during the RBSC International Rugby 10s tournament, Saturday, November 17.

that slowly dragged the play back to the front of the Pattaya try line. With some intimidating kit colors and strong defence, the Panthers backline held firm and then beautifully pierced through the outside Dolphins defence as Tom Edwards made a 50m break, offloaded to Chris Miles for another 15m, then back to Tom and AD before a penalty was incurred by the Dolphins on the 5m line. They however wiggled out of this pinch from another knock-on, to which the remainder of the top half was battled back-and-forth due to the slippery ball. The Dolphins came on strong immediately in the second half, with their Fijian, is-he-a-lock-or-awing-oh-wait-he’s-both, powering through the Panther defence on the outside

to open the scoring. The stars lined up for the Panthers however when a turnover on the 10m line led to some brilliant open play and saw Chris Miles and AD draw the last outside Dolphin defenders before an offload to Joe Edama had him score the equalizing try between the uprights. The TMO replay revealed that although heart-stopping, Joe’s basketball-slam-dunk touchdown was legitimate. The Panthers then had one last phase in defence to which the aforementioned wing/lock hybrid was sure to score, but thankfully the direct line off the pitch that Phil Howard was running with a full head of steam just so happened to intercept the attack and spoil the try. The game ended in a wellcontested 7-7 tie but due to total point differential, the

Henderson says toppling All Blacks again “reassures” Ireland Dublin (AP) - Beating world champions New Zealand gave Ireland “reassurance,” lock Iain Henderson said on Monday. Two days after toppling the All Blacks 16-9 for the first time at home, Henderson said the team’s prime motivation was not to be a one-win wonder. The Irish downed the All Blacks for the first time in 2016 in Chicago, and wanted to back it up. “Having never beaten them in Dublin, it was in the back of our minds,” said Henderson, who was a second-half replacement. “To overcome that was the most satisfying thing in my mind. “People might say, ‘OK, they won in Chicago, it was a one-off, almost.’ But to be able to back it up again shows

Ireland’s Cian Healy runs with the ball during the rugby union international between Ireland and the New Zealand All Blacks in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Nov. 17. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

that we are still learning, still getting better, and learning from past performances. “Internally, everyone’s trying to be the best, everyone’s

striving to meet expectations. A win like that at the weekend is a bit of a payday, giving everyone a bit of thanks for all the effort that has been put in.”

Dolphins secured the top seed from the pool so the Panthers had to settle for a place in the Plate semi-final. With the sun slowly setting across the Bangkok skyline the men in pink received an elimination-round kickoff from another large expat team, the CQ Dingoes from Australia. From the

outset, the tone was set as each phase into contact was met with hard collisions. Five minutes in, one of the Dingoes managed to slip through two Panther defenders to score the opening try. Further knock-ons, coupled with another hightackle yellow card incurred by an unmentionable large

individual, saw the Panthers conceded two more tries and they were down 17-0 at the half. Retrieving their own kick in the second half, the pink wave flooded the pitch with Marcus eventually hammering in a try next to the posts. With five minutes left on the clock the Panthers were still insatiable for a taste of the white-powdered line. Marcus plowed through the Aussie defence again with a stretch over the try line but the score was disallowed after TMO review. The Dingoes then slowly killed the remaining minutes on the clock and progressed to the final with a score of 15-7. The Panthers retired from the field of battle with a tally of 1-1-1 on the day. Despite the semi-final disappointment it was an excellent day of action packed rugby as summarized by stand-in captain Chris Miles: “The lads played their hearts out and laid it out on the line. I couldn’t be happier. Now let’s go get drunk.” And that’s what the team did, in truest Pattaya Panther fashion.

Dovizioso wins rainaffected Valencia MotoGP Cheste, Spain (AP) — Andrea Dovizioso of Ducati took advantage of a difficult wet track to win the seasonending Valencia MotoGP last Sunday. Poor conditions forced the race to be interrupted near its halfway point with Alex Rins in the lead on a Suzuki, but Dovizioso took control after the restart to seal his fourth win of the season. The Italian rider, who had already secured second place in the championship, started third at the Ricardo Tormo circuit. He finished ahead of Rins and Pol Espargaro of KTM, who earned the first podium of his career. Seven-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi started near the back but recovered to second place before crashing with five laps to go. He still secured third place in the championship, ahead of teammate Maverick Vinales, the pole-sitter who was one of the many riders to go down before the race was redflagged because of the treacherous track conditions. Marquez, who claimed his fifth MotoGP title in Japan three races ago, crashed with 21 laps to go after starting fifth. He competed with pain in his left shoulder after also crashing in qualifying on Saturday.

MotoGP Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso of Italy leads the pack during the Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Cheste near Valencia, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 18. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Andrea Iannone, who is moving from Suzuki to Aprilia next season, also crashed early in the race. It was the last MotoGP race for Dani Pedrosa, the 33year-old Spaniard who is retiring as a full-time MotoGP rider and will test with KTM next season. He finished fifth on Sunday. Three-time champion Jorge Lorenzo ended 12th in his final race before moving from Ducati to Honda to replace Pedrosa. Alvaro Bautista, the 33year-old Spaniard who will race in Superbikes next season, also was among the riders who crashed. Earlier Sunday, Turkish

rider Can Oncu won his maiden Moto3 race to become the youngest grand prix winner in motorcycling at age 15. Oncu secured the historic victory by taking advantage of crashes on a wet track in front of him. He started fourth and moved to third by the end of the first lap, then second-place Marco Bezzecchi crashed early in the race and leader Tony Arbolino went down with 12 laps to go. Oncu won at 15 years, 115 days, breaking the record held by British rider Scott Redding since 2008. Oncu also became the first rider to win on his grand prix debut since Japan’s Noboru Ueda in a 125cc race in 1991.

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PCC starts cricket season with a blast innings from Alex Mc and a rather scratchy one from Spike got the Panthers past 100. This gave the rugby lads hope and Markus hit a couple of monster blows out of the ground. It was left to Satyan and Holty to take a few wickets to put a halt to the mayhem and steer PCC safely home.

Pattaya Cricket Club and Pattaya Panthers players pose for a group photo at St. Andrews International School, Sunday, November 11.

Pattaya Cricket Club (PCC) played a very social game of cricket against the Pattaya Panthers at St. Andrews International School on Remembrance Sunday, November 11. The day started in royal fashion, as PCC’s very own Lord Harvey paid a stunning tribute to those who have lost their lives in wars by playing a superb rendition of the Last Post. With formalities over, PCC won the toss and elected to bat first. The Panthers, more used to handling the oval ball, were decked out in full rugby uniform and were passionate from the off. They

bundled out the Pattaya top order, leaving PCC on precarious 18 for 3. However, ‘Big’ Jason and Andy ‘The Tractor’ Schofield settled the team down with a great partnership of 50 runs, which included a little bit of assistance from extras. With Ben, Andy and the return of Holty, the other retirees got PCC into a healthy position, until there came a bit of drama. Joe the Filipino suddenly started to skittle the PCC tail and ‘Slow Poison’ Booby Young strode out to the crease on a hat-trick. After dusting the cobwebs

off his bat, he managed to survive the pressure cooker and played his full repertoire in a glorious 16-ball innings duck. PCC closed on a good total of 196 for 7. Panthers started off their reply in a solid but cautious manner. That was until ‘Slow Poison’ came on to bowl and took 2 quick wickets. The Panthers were behind the rate, until a wobbling Rob came to the crease. He took on the advice from skipper Strang and hit the middle ball of the 5 that he was seeing and played many lovely strokes. Then a swashbuckling

The Executive Committee of Pattaya Sports Club recently appointed Jack Moseley as its new Golf Chairman. Jack has been extensively involved with golf in Pattaya for many years, including organizing inter-bar Ryder Cup style match-play tournaments, many tours, both in Thailand and overseas, and also being the previous Handicap Chairman for the PSC. Jack was the past owner of the Outback Golf Bar, which he started with Bob Philp in 2007, before eventually selling the bar in 2015. For the last 2 years he has spent time

PSC Golf from The Bunker Boys

1st Pat Ryan (12) net 71 2nd Keith Smithson (3) net 71 3rd Geoff Parker (16) net 72 4th Neil Carter (11) net 74 Bangpakong Riverside was the venue for the monthly medal round where a field of sixteen took part. Many of our regular locals stayed away, partly due to the fact medal is not many people’s favorite format, and partly because the course is also not to everyone’s liking. Our numbers were boosted by the return of a couple of regulars in Mike Lloyd and Keith Smithson, and a new golfer from Turkey Attilla Panir, our first Turkish member. The course looked in excellent condition, well manicured and grassed but was slightly damp underfoot. The new alterations to the course had many scratching their collective heads, why you would remove healthy mature trees and replace wellgrassed areas of the course with “waste areas” is a concept that is hard to fathom. The standard of golf today was quite good, none better than that of Pat Ryan who took the honors with a net seventy-one. Pat is becoming a very consistent golfer, always appearing somewhere

Pat Ryan.

on the winner’s sheet and today he gave an exhibition of accurate putting, sinking putts from all distances. Keith Smithson took second place, beaten on countback after also posting a seventy-one. Geoff Parker on seventy-two took third, with Neil Carter two further back in fourth place. Near pins went to Keith Norman, Keith Smithson and two to Neil Carter.

Wednesday, Nov. 14, Pattana B & C – Stableford 1st Pat Ryan (12) 38pts 2nd Julian Pressinger (4) 38pts 3rd Keith Smithson (3) 37pts Yet again many of our regulars stayed away for today’s round at the beautiful Pattana course so a smaller field than expected of sixteen took park. The course was in

good condition as usual but the weather was oppressively hot at times. There were no hold ups so speed of play was ok. We started on the intimidating B1, a hole with water on both sides of the fairway which normally catches out a few players. Today it was the water in front of the green that caught out all three golfers in our first group. The course is clearly preparing for the high season as many of the caddies today were novices and of little assistance. For the second game in a row, Pat Ryan took first place on countback with thirtyeight points from Julian Pressinger. Some might say it was the “Luck of the Irish” but Pat is a bit too consistent for luck to play that much of a part in his current run of form. The ever-consistent Keith Smithson took third place with thirty-seven points. Newly arrived from Oz Geoff Williams got straight down to business taking a near pin, with Keith Smithson, Jimmy Carr, and Neil Carter taking the remaining three.

Friday, Nov. 16, Crystal Bay B & C – Stableford 1st Neil Carter (11) 40pts

PSC, Amigo Group, Retox Outback Bar, Macallan Insurance and Aegis International. The next game will be on Sunday 25th November at St. Andrews International School. If anyone is interested in playing cricket, contact nets@pattayacricketclub.com. All abilities welcome.

PSC announces new Golf Chairman and Club Secretary

Ryan goes back-to-back Monday, Nov. 12, Bangpakong – Medal

It was a great day and PCC would like to thank the Panthers who attended. Well done to ‘man of the match’ Georgia and commiserations to Shaun who was awarded ‘least valuable player’ for his 2 ducks in an innings - surely a record! PCC would also like to thank the club sponsors

2nd Julian Pressinger (4) 40pts 3rd Jimmy Carr (16) 38pts 4th Geoff Wiliams (10) 37pts 5th Gordon Melia (20) 37pts We had our biggest turnout of the year so far with twenty-two golfers choosing to play Crystal Bay. The day was unseasonably hot and humid and the pace of play was slower than we have been accustomed to in recent times, however only one hold-up on the first par three. Crystal Bay is considered to be one of the easier courses on our playing roster as it proved today with some very good scores returned, hut that takes nothing away from the overall high standard of golf played. Both Julian Pressinger in his last game with us for a while and Neil Carter put in superb rounds of forty points and had to be separated on countback, with Neil taking the honors. A good return to form saw Jimmy Carr take third with a very creditable thirtyeight. Geoff Willams and the wiley old fox Gordon Melia took fourth and fifth places again separated on countback. Near pins went to Gordon Melia, Keith Norman, and two to Julian Pressinger.

Jack Moseley PSC Golf Chairman

Ingkarat Chaimongkon PSC Acting Secretary

in Surin away from Pattaya and golf. Jack has some exciting refreshing new ideas and whilst there have been no PSC golf tournaments lately, he is currently in the process of planning the annual Charity Classic to be held in February. The PSC Committee is asking members to support this event which brings together PSC’s main objectives of Sport and Charity. Along with installing a new Golf Chairman, the PSC is also please to announce the appointment of Ingkarat

Chaimongkon ‘Ing’ to the position of Acting Secretary. Prior to joining PSC in January 2018, Ing was Business Development Manager at Tricon Thai Automotive. In her time at PSC she has made a great contribution both in the office and to members, and also to those who PSC does business with. Ing has also assisted at PSC golf tournaments and parties. For any enquiries or assistance regarding the Pattaya Sports Club activities, please call 095 706 2646 or email to: ing@pattayasports.org.

Darkside Sunday Pool League Results & Standings November 18 (week 3) Team P W L F A +/- Pts. Jaybees 3 3 0 31 8 23 9 Honey Pot A 3 3 0 30 9 21 9 Apples Irish Bar 3 3 0 27 12 15 9 One Step Beyond 3 2 1 28 11 17 6 Moonies A 3 2 1 26 13 13 6 Black Sheep 3 2 1 23 16 7 6 Black Moonies 3 2 1 20 19 1 6 Honey Pot B 3 2 1 20 19 1 6 Blue Moose 3 2 1 19 20 -1 6 Lucky Time 3 2 1 19 20 -1 6 Kull Bar 3 1 2 20 19 1 3 Pin House 3 1 2 19 20 -1 3 Scrapyard Bar 3 1 2 18 21 -3 3 Pats Bar 3 1 2 17 22 -5 3 Diva Devils 3 0 3 15 24 -9 0 GB Bar 3 0 3 10 29 -19 0 Brass Monkey 3 0 3 9 30 -21 0 Results: Apples Irish Bar 8 - 5 Black Sheep, Bye 0 - 13 One Step Beyond, Black Moonies 7 - 6 Scrapyard Bar, Blue Moose 3 - 10 Pin House, Brass Monkey 4 - 9 Pats Bar, GB Bar 6 - 7 Jaybees, Honey Pot B 8 - 5 Diva Devils, Kull Bar 13 - 0 Moonies A, Lucky Time 4 - 9 Honey Pot A

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Alexander Zverev of Germany plays a return to John Isner of the United States in their ATP World Tour Finals singles tennis match at the O2 Arena in London, Friday Nov. 16. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)

Ireland’s Rory Best is tackled during the rugby union international between Ireland and the New Zealand All Blacks in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, Nov. 17. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Alina Zagitova of Russia performs in the ladies free skating during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Rostelecom Cup in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Nov. 17. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

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Austria’s Marcel Hirscher makes friends with a reindeer cub he was awarded after winning an alpine ski, men’s World Cup slalom, in Levi, Finland, Sunday, Nov. 18. (AP Photo/Gabriele Facciotti)

MotoGP Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi of Italy leads Maverick Vinales of Spain during the Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Cheste near Valencia, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 18. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Belgium’s Michy Batshuayi yells in frustration after missing a shot on goal during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Belgium and Iceland in Brussels, Thursday, Nov. 15. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Lexi Thompson tees off during the second round of the CME Group Tour Championship golf tournament, Friday, Nov. 16 in Naples, Florida. (Andrew West/ The News-Press via AP)

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Electronic driving systems don’t always work, tests show runs, but driver intervention not to encourage customers was needed for the others, to ignore their responsibilities the AAA report said. as drivers,” the automaker The vehicles’ owner’s said in a statement. Tesla says that it reminds manuals say that spotting a stationary vehicle after a lead drivers to keep their hands vehicle changes lanes is a on the wheel. “Tesla has aldesign limitation for the sys- ways been clear that Autotems, Brannon said. But he pilot doesn’t make the car said researchers expected impervious to all accidents,” the vehicles to see stopped the company said in a stateIn this March 23, 2018 file photo, emergency personnel vehicles and react in time. ment earlier this year. work the scene where a Tesla electric SUV crashed Automakers generally say A message was left Thursinto a barrier on U.S. Highway 101 in Mountain that the systems are de- day seeking comment from View, Calif. (KTVU via AP) signed to supplement a hu- Volvo. Class, the 2018 Nissan Rogue, Three of the four would have man driver and they make it Brannon said that despite a 2017 Tesla Model S and a failed to avoid a crash when clear the vehicles don’t drive their shortcomings, the sys2019 Volvo XC40. In addition the vehicle ahead of them themselves. tems have great potential to Nissan said its system save lives and stop crashes to Tesla’s Autopilot, Volvo changed lanes and a simulated name contains the word “as- from happening. calls its system “Pilot As- stopped vehicle was ahead. sist,” while Nissan’s is “Anything that can serve “As a result we had to take sist,” showing that it’s denamed “ProPilot Assist.” as a backstop to a good evasive action,” said Brannon. signed to help the driver. “Mercedes-Benz has always driver is going to enhance Automakers generally say Only the Tesla system they tell drivers that their cars brought the vehicle to a com- stressed that this technology the safety of the system, of aren’t fully self-driving and plete stop in all five track test is designed to assist the driver, the driver,” he said. that they should always be alert and ready to intervene. AAA says the vehicles drifted out of lanes and hugged lane markers, struggling with moderate traffic, curved roads and streets Frankfurt, Germany (AP) percent of U.S. new-vehicle in large numbers. The lack with busy intersections. — Volkswagen intends to sales so far this year. of charging points is another, Major new models un- leaving many owners of elecinvest 44 billion euros in the electric and autonomous car veiled in recent weeks from tric vehicles to use them technologies expected to re- Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz mainly in cities or for shorter shape the industry — and and Volksagen’s Audi brand trips. Volkswagen and other said it would make battery- have been expensive SUVs; automakers are working topowered vehicles more ac- Audi’s e-tron starts at a Ger- gether on building a freeway cessible to mass-market auto man price of 80,000 euros. The network of fast-charging stabuyers by selling its new I.D. starting price for Tesla’s tions to enable longer trips compact for about what a Model X is around US$80,700 with battery powered cars. while the Model S starts Golf diesel costs. Chinese automakers as well The investment plans for around $74,500. as U.S. startup companies also VW’s upcoming I.D. com- are getting into the electric car the next five years aim to make Volkswagen “a world- pact could take mass-market market. Rivian, a Detroit-area wide supplier of sustainable buyers from Tesla’s Model company, plans to unveil a mobility,” Chairman Hans 3, a mass-market car with a high-end electric pickup and Dieter Poetsch said last base price of $35,000 before SUV later this month, to go week. He added that the tax credits. In reality, though, on sale in late 2020. Lucid company is in talks with Ford you can’t order one yet for Motors, a Newark, California, about possible cooperation less than $46,000. startup whose leadership inPoetsch said the I.D. com- cludes six former Tesla execuin making light commercial pact would be about the cost tives, plans to deliver its first vehicles. Established automakers as of a Golf diesel today, which cars in 2020 as well. well as several U.S. startups is priced at 23,875 euros in The shift to electric cars is are rolling out electric mod- Germany, according to a big one for a company the els to compete with Tesla, cur- Volkswagen’s website, and size of Volkswagen, which rently the market leader. Auto goes up as options are has over 600,000 employees companies need electrics to added. The next model up the and makes about 10 million Teenage driver Sophia Floersch of Germany (top) goes over Japanese driver meet new environmental scale starts at 30,625 euros. vehicles a year. Sho Tsuboi’s car during the Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix on Sunday, standards in many countries. General Motors, Nissan and It is converting three of its November 18. (Tony Wong/Apple Daily via AP) In Europe, manufacturers Mitsubishi already are selling German plants from internal Macau (AP) — Teenage report released by her team, Video footage showed need to sell more battery- mass-market electric vehicles, combustion to battery car driver Sophia Floersch un- the Netherlands-based Van Floersch appearing to clip powered cars to meet tougher but they’re still more costly production as it pivots away derwent surgery Monday for Amersfoort Racing. Japanese driver Sho EU limits on carbon dioxide than cars with gasoline en- from diesel vehicles in the a spinal fracture after a spec“The whole world saw Tsuboi’s car while hurtling emissions that come into gines, and they haven’t sold wake of its emissions scandal. It says it will increase the tacular airborne crash in the what happened and we off the track at high speed force 2021 and aim to fight in great numbers. Higher cost is one reason number of electric models Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix. can only thank God that on a tight right-hand bend global warming. Automakers The 17-year-old German @SophiaFloersch escaped on lap four. Floersch’s car like Volkswagen, Daimler and consumers are not yet buy- from six now to more than 50 tweeted Sunday: “Just wanted with relatively light injuries,” then went through a catch BMW risk penalties of thou- ing purely electric vehicles by 2025. to let everybody know that I Van Amersfoort Racing fence, hit a structure on the sands of euros per vehicle if Dr. Iain is currently on leave. Last week's quiz am fine but will be going into tweeted. “Our thoughts go perimeter and dropped to the they can’t meet requirements answer and future quizzes are postponed surgery Monday morning.” also to the other people in- ground with safety officials for lower average emissions. Authorities in China, where Floersch has a spinal frac- volved and we wish them a immediately on the scene. until he returns. ture, according to a medical speedy recovery.” The incident prompted an Volkswagen gets much of its immediate red flag and a de- profit, have also mandated a lay of more than an hour be- bigger share of electrics and fore the race was restarted. hybrids. Yet right now, such veIn a statement posted on social media, motor sport’s hicles remain a niche market governing body FIA said due to higher price and lack two members of the media of places to charge. Batteryand one marshal were also only vehicles were only 0.6 transferred to a local hospi- percent of the market in the tal in a conscious state for European Union last year. They are running from 1 to 2 further evaluation. Detroit (AP) - Testing by the American Automobile Association (AAA) shows that electronic driver assist systems on the road today may not keep vehicles in their lanes or spot stationary objects in time to avoid a crash. The tests brought a warning from the auto club that drivers shouldn’t think that the systems make their vehicles self-driving, and that they should always be ready to take control. AAA also said that use of the word “pilot” by automakers in naming their systems can make some owners believe the vehicles can drive themselves. “These systems are made as an aid to driving, they are not autonomous, despite all of the hype around vehicle autonomy,” said Greg Brannon, AAA’s director of automotive engineering. “Clearly having ‘pilot’ in the name may imply a level of unaided driving, which is not correct for the current

state of the development of these systems.” The test results released this month come after several highly publicized crashes involving Tesla vehicles that were operating on the company’s system named “Autopilot.” The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating some of the crashes, including a March fatality that involved a Model X that struck a freeway barrier near Mountain View, California. The AAA findings are the second tests showing that the systems can’t handle every situation in real-world driving, including some that are relatively common. In August, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released tests that showed similar problems to the AAA study. The auto club tested the systems on four vehicles that had adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and automatic emergency braking. Vehicles tested included the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S

Teenage driver survives spectacular crash at F3 Macau GP

VW wants to storm car market with cheaper electric model

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Futsal, blindfolds and fur headbands

Blue team - runners-up.

Derek Franklin

Former Pattaya Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn and Dr Otmar Deter open the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s competition.

They wore their team colours of green or blue, t-shirts and shorts, blindfolds to stop any cheating and thick fur headbands that looked more suitable for a Russian winter than the final of a futsal competition in Pattaya. This was the final game at the recent annual School for the Blind sports day. Everyone knows what football is, many play futsal, but not everyone will know how a blind person plays the game. They wear blindfolds to ensure those who have some sight are not at an advantage. The goalkeeper doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear a blindfold and

has some sight and it is he who guides the players. They wear the thick headbands to prevent injury if the players collide with each other. While the head is protected, the rest of the body is open to injury, especially when the hard plastic ball, with a small bell inside so the players can hear its location, is kicked as hard as possible and hits another player. The aim of the game is to score, and with practice the players can work out the location of the goals, and as the spectators are asked not to cheer, to be as quiet as possible, then the bell inside the ball can be heard. While the futsal final was the last competition to be played that day, the games were officially opened by former Mayor of Pattaya, Niran Wattanasartsathorn, while the official gong was banged by Dr. Otmar Deter from the Dolphin Pattaya Rotary Club. The flame was carried by a student who recently traveled to Indonesia as part of the national Thai Goalball team. The blind and visually impaired students enjoy sports just as much as sighted children. Not only do they play futsal, goalball, swimming and athletics, but judo and volleyball is also part of the school sports curriculum. More information can be found at www.fr-ray.org or email info@fr-ray.org

Carrying the flame to open the games.

The girls in the blue team won the Goalball final.

Headbands and blindfolds, part of the uniform.

Winners of the futsal final.

Advice for the futsal players.

Green team cheerleaders.

The sprint race, not as easy as it looks.

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Events The next meeting of Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) will be held on Sunday, November 25. Hand to Hand Foundation will bring several of their children to entertain and Margaret Grainger will be bringing us up to date on the Foundation’s activities. The program starts at 10:30 am with a buffet breakfast available from 9:00 to 11:00 am on the 4th floor of the Holiday Inn’s Executive Tower located behind the Holiday Inn’s Bay Tower on Beach Road. 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, Nov. 29. If you are interested in attending please contact Anuttra.Sukruen@tinfish.co.th. A Movers & Shakers social charity network-event will be held Saturday, November 24 at the Holiday Inn Hotel (Bay-Tower), 2nd floor Ballroom from 6:00pm – 8:30pm. Admission fee of THB 500 includes a free flow of wine/beer/soft-drinks and an array of delicious fingerfood as long as stocks last. Dress code is casual elegant (no shorts/flip flops). The 2018 Pattaya Boat Show will take place from Thursday 29th November to Sunday 2nd December at Ocean Marina Yacht Club in Pattaya. The event is Thailand’s biggest boating, lifestyle & leisure show. For more information visit: http:/ /oceanmarinapattaya boatshow.com. The 2018 Bangkok Bank CycleFest will be held from 24-25 November at the Siam Country Club in Pattaya. The event welcomes cyclists of all abilities with a wide range of competition levels to suit all. For more information and registration, visit website: bangkokbankcyclefest.com.

Sanctuary of Truth in north Pattaya invites people to participate in a 5 religions ceremony and monk ordination to commemorate HM King Bhumibol, King Rama IX, on 9 December 2018 starting at 6 a.m. Entrance is free and all are welcome but those attending are requested to wear polite dress. For more information, call 038 110 626. The Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard invites all Rotarians and friends to an annual Christmas Party on Thursday December 20 from 6.00 pm at the Parkview Ballroom Siam Bayshore Resort. Tickets are priced at THB 1500 and include a sumptuous Christmas buffet dinner plus soft drinks, red and white wine and beer served all evening. Order your tickets by sending an email to Jan Abbink: abbinkjan@ gmail.com. 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 Dec. 15. 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.

Dining In November, Hilton Pattaya presents a variety of delicious creations featuring ginger, the local ingredient of the month. For beef lovers, Flare Restaurant invites you to savor braised short ribs with crispy fried ginger at THB 750 net. Drift Lobby Lounge & Bar introduces a wide selection of ginger appetizers and desserts including seared tuna salad with ginger dressing and spicy ginger chicken skewers, both priced at THB 350 net. Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar presents baked whole trout with ginger, lemon and

Parade, activities to mark World AIDS Day Pattaya civic groups and students will participate in a parade to support HIV prevention for World AIDS Day December 1. Traffic on Beach Road and on South Road west of Second Road will be closed to traffic from 3-7 p.m. Activities begin at 3:30 p.m. at Central Festival Pattaya Beach, which will host health

exhibits and screenings, quizzes and dance performances, plus stage shows showing the correct way to use condoms. The parade then kicks off from the mall at 5:15 p.m. with 20 groups marching to Pattaya School No. 8, passing out condoms and pamphlets on HIV risks and preventative measures along the way. (PCPR)

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fennel served with Hollandaise sauce at THB 1,250 net. For more information or reservation, please call +66(0)38 253 000 or bkkhp_fb@hilton .com or pattaya.hilton.com.

Ginger creations at Hilton Pattaya in November.

Every Friday throughout November 2018, The Bay In t e r n a t i o n a l S k e w e r s Restaurant at Dusit Thani Pattaya will host a Hawkers Night Buffet offering urban street food and live cooking stations featuring Thai favorites, charcoal grill skewers, deep fried foodies, noodle soup and Chef’s corner. Price: THB 555++ per person. Call 038 425 611-7 ext. 2149 0r 2150 for more information and reservations. After 14 years as the Landlord of an Irish Pub, the name Kim Fletcher has not disappeared. Kim may have gone from Jamesons, but his wife Goy has ensured that the name Fletcher has not died by opening Fletchers’ Folly, a boutique pub on the Dark Side. Kim is trying to get used to being retired, but the new ‘pensioner’ loves regaling the drinkers with stories from his lifetime in pubs, punctuated with his characteristic laugh. Fletchers’ Folly is on Siam Country Club Road, opposite Maxxis tyres and 300 meters before the “Chicken Crossroads”. Food and drinks at very reasonable prices. Saturday Night Buffet is back at AVANI Pattaya Resort & Spa. Experience regional favourites galore, street dishes an artisan desserts, as you relax with classical Thai dance and live music. Every Saturday night at Sala Rim Nam Restaurant from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Priced at THB 599++ per person. Kids under 5 eat free. For more information and reservations, call 038 412 120 Great dining options this month at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya: Round ‘em up and grab your stetson every Monday night for Cowboy Night at Flames restaurant with a grilled steak and seafood buffet that is fun for families, groups and couples. Priced at 1,199++ baht, and half price for children,

the Cowboy Night buffet is served from 18.30 to 22.30 hrs. Live the Italian life every Tuesday night at Acqua restaurant with a buffet of authentic Italian dishes served from 18.30 to 22.30 hrs: Priced at only 950++ baht per person, and half price for children. A family menu of all-you-can-eat prawns in a great range of recipes is served every Wednesday evening at Coast Beach Club & Bistro, priced at only 950++ baht per head, and half price for children, the buffet serving is available between 18.30 and 22.30 hrs. Enjoy an Asian-inspired grilled seafood buffet every Friday evening at Flames beachside BBQ restaurant for just 1,199++ baht per person, and half price for children. For more information and reservations, call 038 714 981. Throughout the month of November, Orchard Restaurant at Kantary Bay Hotel Sriracha, invites you to try the delectable recommended dish “Mantis Shrimp Thermidor” served with rice and vegetable salad for only 350++ Baht. More details are available by calling 038-771365 or by visit website: www.kantarycollection.com. 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 Thai-fusion 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. 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 the 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 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. Big Fish restaurant at Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya enhances its seafood buffet with more premium catches and live music entertainment. The restaurant offers a nightly Seafood BBQ Buffet at only THB 777 net or THB 1,099 net with free-flow wine. Enjoy highquality, premium seafood cuisine as you listen to acoustic guitar and piano music from prominent local artists. Seafood BBQ Buffet at Big Fish is available every night from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. For reservations call 038 930 600 or email 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

The happy BBQ chef at Thai Garden.

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.

Fines De Claires Oysters at Yupins.

Yupin’s Restaurant in Jomtien Complex offers some fabulous culinary options including Fines De Claires Oysters arriving fresh ‘Par Avion’ from Normandy in France. Served on ice with lemon and on request Continued on page 35

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F&B Masters competition held at Hilton Pattaya Annual competition celebrates culinary creativity and original mixology Hilton announced the country level winners of the fifth Hilton South East Asia F&B Masters 2018-19 across Thailand and Myanmar. Peter Webster, Regional General Manager of Hilton - Singapore, Thailand & Philippines, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The competition is a multi-faceted competition that discovers, develops and distinguishes the best F&B talents, providing on-property team members with an opportunity to develop skills, creativity and gain real-world experience in the culinary field.â&#x20AC;? 37 country finalists out of 200 participants across eight properties were shortlisted to compete in the Hilton South East Asia F&B Masters finals later this year.

(l-r) Peter Webster, Regional General Manager of Hilton - Singapore, Thailand & Philippines, Sean Park, Director of Food and Beverage, Hilton Pattaya, Sathawut Chairoch, MarCom Coordinator, Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok, Winner of F&B Photography, Teeranad Pisolyabud, Chef de Partie, Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok. Winner of Culinary Cup, Sarnti Usaphrom, Bartender, Horizon Rooftop Restaurant & Bar, Hilton Pattaya, Winner of Mixologist Challenge, Matthew Dowdell, Executive Chef, Hilton Pattaya and Rudolf Troestler, General Manager, Hilton Pattaya.

(l-r) Rudolf Troestler, GM Hilton Pattaya, Parichat Pramo, Waitress, Flare Restaurant, Hilton Pattaya, Winner of Barista Cup, Janjira Dong U-Ten, Supervisor, Yuan Chinese Restaurant, Millennium Hilton Bangkok, Winner of Wine Enthusiast, Sookruedee Rattanawanich, Chef de Partie, Bakery Kitchen, Conrad Bangkok, Winner of Willy Wonka, Matthew Dowdell and Mr.Sean Park, Director of Food and Beverage, Hilton Pattaya.

The country level competition hosted at Hilton Pattaya on November 13 and 14, 2018 saw representations of food and beverage teams from Hilton Pattaya, Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa, Hilton Hua Hin, Millennium Hilton Bangkok, Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok, Hilton Nay Pyi Taw, Conrad Bangkok and Conrad Koh Samui. Participants prepared and served their signature food and beverage creations to a panel of judges, who judged based on taste, innovation, originality, and presentation of these creations.

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From page 33 a spicy Thai sauce for dipping. An amazing experience. Only 595 baht per six oysters. Yupins is also taking bookings for Christmas dinner at 995 baht per person. For more information or reservations, call 038 250394 or visit website: www.yupins.com. 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 a.m. until late. Tel: Reservations: 038 252 726, www.lindasrestaurant.com, street-side parking. Email linda@lindasrestaurant.com . GPS 12.901655 N 100.869. 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

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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. 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

Hot Pork Buns This is a very common western dish, usually made on Mondays, using the left-over pork roast from the traditional Sunday roast. It is popular with both children and adults, though be careful not to be too heavy-handed with the paprika and cayenne pepper. The recipe as printed here will only take 20 minutes in total including preparation. Get soft, fresh hamburger buns for the best result.

Ingredients Butter (margarine) Worcestershire sauce Lemon juice White sugar Paprika Salt Cayenne pepper Boneless pork, cooked and cubed Hamburger buns

Serves 4 50 gm 60 ml 2 tbspns 2 tbspns ¼ tspn 1/8th tspn 1/8th tspn 225 gm 4

Cooking Method Melt butter (or margarine) in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, sugar, paprika, salt and cayenne pepper. Mix together and slowly bring mixture to a boil, stirring often. Now add the cooked pork and let simmer just until pork is heated through. Divide into four equal portions and spoon into each hamburger bun. Serve with plenty of tissues!

dishes better than he? Somsakdi Restaurant, Pattaya Soi 1, tel. 038 428 987, 038 423 284, 038 429 869, limited parking plus on-street parking in the soi. Hours 11 a.m. until 11 p.m., seven days.

Spa & Hotel Promotions eforea spa at Hilton Pattaya introduces a 120-minute spa package ‘Total Bliss’ for your ultimate relaxation and facial skin nourishment: Priced at THB 4,300 net per person and THB 8,000 per couple and available from now – January 31, 2019. For more information and reservations, call 038-253-000. Welcome the winter season with a “Winter Enrichment Promotion” at AYATANA Spa, Pattana Golf Club & Resort with a 25% discount for body scrub & body mask, only 1,500 Baht from the normal price 2,000 Baht. This special is for the whole of November. Also, from now until the end of this year, enjoy a 30% discount for traditional Thai massage from 09.00 am-12.00 pm. More information and reservations at 038 318 999 ext. 11143. 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. Advance reservations required, contact AVANI Spa at Tel. 038 412 120.

Entertainment Ben’s Theater in Jomtien features “Opera & Arts Songs” performed by three sopranos from Mahidol University on Sunday, November 25 starting at 8pm. Enjoy classics from Bizet, Puccini, Verdi, Mozart and more. Entrance: THB 950 including a complimentary drink of choice. For ticket reservations, email to benstheaterjomtien@ gmail.com. 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 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 Rotary Club of JomtienPattaya (English) meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at Royal Cliff Grand Hotel, Pattaya City. Fellowship begins at 18.30 hrs and Dinner meeting at 19.00 hrs. President Vutikorn Kamolchote Email: <vutikornk@hotmail.com> Rotary Club Eastern Seaboard (English) meets at the Siam Bayshore Hotel, 17.30 hrs for 18.00 hrs on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, followed by dinner (Fellowship) President Brian Songhurst Email: <bjs2904 @yahoo.com> Rotary Club Phönix Pattaya (German) meets every Tuesday at the Holiday Inn Pattaya at 19.00 hrs. President Peter Schlegel Email: info@rotary-phoenixpattaya.org. Le Rotary Pattaya Marina, seul Rotary Francophone d’Asie, vous accueille les premier et troisième vendredis de chaque mois, début des réunions 19h, à l’hôtel Pullman G Pattaya Wongamat - 445/3 Moo 5 – Soi 16 – Pattaya Naklua Road. Venez agir avec le Rotary pour changer des vies. Pierre Yves Eraud Président 2018-2019 Email: < info @rotarypattayamarina.org. Rotary Club of Pattaya (Thai-English) meets at the First Pacific Hotel, Central Road on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. Meetings begin at 19.00 hrs. President Stephen Devereux Email: < stevecarlow@gmail.com> The Thai Stamp Alliance is a new internet and social media group created to share information, including posts of events like Exhibitions and Auctions. If you live on the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand and have an interest, email thaistampalliance @gmail.com. or find us on Facebook. Remember to attend the upcoming World Stamp Expo coming to Bangkok in late November!

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 at Sinthavee Park Condo, 2/ 1 Moo 5, in Ban Chang. If you are interested, please contact Membership Chairman Dan Morgan at <ban changvfw12146membership@ gmail.com> or visit website: www.banchangvfwpost12146.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 08-456-31-671. 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, non-judgmental 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.

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Panthers on the prowl Pattaya Tennis Club retains Friendship trophy at Bangkok rugby 10s

Pattaya Tennis Club players celebrate after retaining the title for the fourth year running. Pattaya Panthers go head to head with the Shanghai Dolphins at the RBSC International Rugby 10s tournament in Bangkok, Saturday, November 17.

Christopher Mander It was an early Saturday morning for the Pattaya Panthers last weekend (Nov. 17), kicking off their first of two pool matches of the RBSC International Rugby 10s tournament at 12:30pm. The

midday sun was beating down directly from above as the sea of pink slowly emerged from the shadows of the team tents. With the majority of the Panthers coming to this oneday event having slept in their own beds the night before

Dovizioso wins rain-affected Valencia MotoGP Turn to page 28.

Pattaya Sports Club announces new Golf Chairman Turn to page 29.

(and with well over the normal pre-tournament 3 hours of shut-eye), there was a sense of unfamiliarity in the air when the warm-up consisted of all members being able to run in straight lines. Given the beautiful backdrop of the centrally located pitch at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, one could have easily have mistaken the occasion as being a picnic in the park. This day however would prove the mighty Panthers’ resilience to be showcased when called upon. Continued on page 28

Cycling festival returns to Siam Country Club The 2018 Bangkok Bank CycleFest will be held from 24-25 November at the Siam Country Club in Pattaya. The event, held under the concept “Ride for All”, welcomes cyclists of all abilities with a wide range of competition levels to suit all. It allows people of all ages and genders to compete on a safe route amidst the beautiful natural scenery around Siam Country Club in east Pattaya. There will also be interesting activities and games at the Festival village plus outlets selling cycling merchandise and eateries. Former Tour de France champion Andy Schleck is this

The 2018 Bangkok Bank CycleFest will be held from 24-25 November at Siam Country Club.

year’s celebrity ambassador for the event and will be present on both days of the festival.

For more information and rider registration, visit website: bangkokbankcyclefest.com.

The Pattaya Tennis Association held the 10th Tennis Friendship tournament at Jomtien Condotel from November 12- 13. Four tennis clubs and over 100 racquet enthusiasts took part in the event which was fiercely contested but played in a spirit of great camaraderie.

Tournament favourites Pattaya Tennis Club were the front-runners from the start of the event and emerged as this year’s champions, winning the title for the fourth consecutive year and also retaining the hosting rights for 2019. Keha Thepprasit Market Tennis Club were the closest

challengers this year while the Tennis Loves Pattaya Club and CAT Pattaya Tennis Club completed the lineup of competing teams. Poramet Ngampichet, Pattaya Deputy Mayor, was on hand to present the trophies to the winners and also congratulate all who took part.

Thailand’s Jutanugarn wins Race to CME Globe, sweeps season awards Naples, Florida (AP) — Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn completed a sensational season by snaring two of the big LPGA prizes that were up for grabs last week, clinching the yearlong Race to the CME Globe prize — and the $1 million bonus that comes with that — as well as the Vare Trophy for winning the season’s scoring title. The world No. 1 had already wrapped up player of the year honors, and finished 2018 with a 69.415 scoring average to edge Minjee Lee (69.747) for the top spot there. Jutanugarn also won the LEADERS Top 10 competition with 17 top-10 finishes and the Money title at US$2,667,983 and set singleseason records in rounds in the 60s (57) and birdies (470). The young Thai star shot a 66 on Sunday at the CME Group Tour Championship in Florida, finishing the week tied for fifth at 12-under 276, behind winner Lexi Thompson of the USA. “It felt great today,” Jutanugarn said. “I’m very proud of myself.”

Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn poses with her season’s trophies after the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship in Naples, Florida, Sunday, November 18.

Jutanugarn briefly lost the lead in the projected Globe standings on Sunday after Canada’s Brooke Henderson made three birdies in her first seven holes to grab the top spot. Jutanugarn reclaimed the advantage with four birdies in a six-hole stretch midway through her round, and the trophy was just about locked up when she birdied the par-5 14th almost simultaneously to Henderson making bogey on the par-3 16th.

Jutanugarn finished in style, rolling in a 15-footer for birdie on the final hole to cap the year where she swept the LPGA’s biggest prizes. “It means so much to me because like to be honest, after 2016 I never expected anything,” Jutanugarn said. “I feel like I achieve like too much already in my life, so I never thi n k I c a n d o anything more than that. So this year ... just like unbelievable.”

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