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onstruction of the Chalong U nderp ass, slated to cost B 5 5 0 million, will not to start until next y ear, mainly due to p ower p oles and water p ip es having to be moved first, T he Phuket N ew s has learned.

M eanwhile, work on the B ang K hu U nderp ass has begun, marking the start of two years of traffic

diversions at the busy intersection of the by p ass road and Thep krasattri Rd, which are together Phuket’ s two busiest traffic arteries.

Traffic ow was redirected at the B ang K hu I ntersection on Thursday ( Oct 1) as works got underway building Phuket’ s third underp ass at the site, at a cost of B 6 00 million.

Traffic in both directions, north and south, between the by p ass road and Thep krasattri Rd remains uninterrup ted.

H owever, motorists heading north along the by p ass road wanting to turn right and head southbound along Thep krsaattri Rd will have to continue north for 200 metres first, then make a u-turn and head south toward Phuket Town, he added.

M otorists heading north along Thep krasattri Rd must first turn left onto the by p ass road then make a u-turn and then continue their northward journey . “ M otorists heading southbound

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along Thep krasattri Rd can continue directly to S ap am and onto Phuket Town without having to wait for traffic lights, but those heading north along Thep krasattri Rd wanting to turn left onto the by p ass road will have to wait for traffic lights, said Phuket ighways ffice Chief Samak Luedwonghad. “ W e have discussed this with traffic police and we are uite confident that this measure will not affect too many p eop le. I t certainly will help …

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h e F is h e r ie s D e p a r tm e n t h a s c o n firm e d th a t th e d o lp h in im p o r t p e r m it re q u e s t s u b m itte d fo r th e N e m o d o lp h in a r iu m in C h a lo n g w a s a c c e p te d a t th e b e g in n in g o f S e p te m b e r fo llo w in g s e v e ra l c h e c k s o n th e fa c ility b y re le v a n t d e p a rtm e n ts . fro m th e d e c lin e d o f th e im th a t th e c c o u ld b

F is h e r ie s D e p a r tm e n t to e x p la in f u ll d e ta ils p o r t, b u t s h e d id s a y o m p a n y b e h in d N e m o e in th e p ro c e s s o f

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“A fte r th e n e c e s s a ry im p ro v e m e n ts w e re m a d e to th e fa c ility , th e P h u k e t F is h e r ie s D e p a r tm e n t, to g e th e r w ith a d o lp h in s p e c ia lis t a n d e n g in e e r in s p e c te d th e w h o le fa c ility a g a i n , ” s h e t o l d T h e P h uket N ew s o n S e p t 2 4 .

D o lp h in a n d tu r tle s p e c ia lis t D r K o n g k ia t K ittiw a tta n a w o n g fro m th e P h u k e t

Tourist assistant volunteers tried to save Chinese tourist Liu unan but we e unsuccessful. Photo: Darawan Naknakhon

Deadly waves claim three lives in a week S T R th e w e e o u t

It is now highly likely that the Nemo dolphinarium in Chalong will go ahead now that the ishe ies ept has accepted the facilit s e uest to specificall impo t dolphins.

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im p o rte d B io lo g ic a l m e n ts a re d a n im a ls fro m th e ir e n t. T h e s e e d .

“ W e h a v e s e e n th a t th e fa c ility h a s b e e n im p ro v e d a n d is o k a y to h o u s e d o lp h in s . “ W e d o n ’t w a n t w ild d o lp h i n s i n a do l p h i n a r i u m a n d I d o n ’t b e lie v e th e d o lp h in s th a t w ill b e k e p t h e re w ill b e re le a s e d b a c k in to a n a tu ra l e n v i r o n m e n t ,” D r K o n g k i a t s a id .

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sland loses all fou top officials in latest ‘standard’ transfers T H E H IG H E S T L E V E L O F w ill s e e a ll fo u r h o ld e rs o f th e to p k e y p o s ts n o lo n g e r s e r v e th e is la n d f ro m th is w e e k .

V ic e G o v e r n o rs S u th e e T o n g y a m a n d P u n lo p S in g h a s e n e e w e re to b e tra n s fe rre d o u t o f P h u k e t o n T h u rs d a y (O c t 1 ) a s p a r t o f th e re g u la r n a tio n w id e tra n s fe r o f g o v c o u n try .

T h e P e rs o n n e l D iv is io n o f M in is tr y o f th e I n te r io r p u b lis h e d th e n e w s o n S e p t 2 3 .

A c c o rd in g to th e lis t o f tr a n s fe r s , V /G o v P u n lo p w ill s e r v e a s a V ic e G o v e r n o r o f N a k h o n P a th o m p ro v in c e w h ile V /G o v S u th e e w ill s e r v e a s a V ic e G o v e r n o r o f N o n th a b u ri p ro v in c e , b o th o n th e o u ts k irts o f B a n g k o k .

C h o k d e e A m o r w a t, a n i n s p e c t or a t t h e D e p a r t m e n t o f L o c a l A d m in is tr a tio n h e a d q u a r te rs in B a n g k o k , a n d P r a jia d A k s o r n th a m m a k u l w e re lis te d a s p ro m o te d to th e p o s ts o f V ic e G o v e r n o rs o f P h u k e t, a ls o e f fe c tiv e f ro m O c to b e r 1 . m e a n w h ile , P h u k e t V ic e G o v e r n o r S o m k ie t S a n g k a o @thephuketnews

O N G W A V E S C L A IM E D l i v e s o f t h r e e p e op l e t h i s k a fte r th e y w e re s w e p t tos e a ,a n dd r o w n e d .

C h in e s e to u r is t L iu J u n a n , 6, d i e d a f t e r h e i g n o r e d r e d in g a t K a ta N o i B e a c h la s t r id a y (S e p t 2 5 ). T o u r is t a s is ta n t v o lu n te e r s tr ie d to s a v e im ,b u t w e r e u n s u c c e s s f u l.

M e a n w h ile a t K a lim , r a y a dJ a n m e e ,5 0 , o f P h e tc h b u n w a s a ls o re p o r te d m is s n g o n F r id a y a f te r h e w a s w e p t to s e a b y la rg e w a v e s

Phuket Vice Governor Somkiet Sangkaosuttirak will retire ne t hu sda . Photo: The Phuket News / file s u ttira k w a s s e t to re tire o n T h u rs d a y (O c t 1 ).

K a jo r n k ie t R a k p a n itm a o f S u p h a n B u r i, w ill a r r iv e to ta k e u p th e la s t re m a in in g p o s t a s a P h u k e t V ic e G o v e r n o r. “ T h e ro ta tio n o f a ll V ic e G o v e r n o rs is fa irly n o r m a l o n c e th e G o v e r n o r o f th e p r o v i n c e i s m o v e d ,” V /G o v S o m k i e t t o l d T h e P h uket N ew s .

“A s fo r m e , I’ll b e s p e n d in g m o re tim e w ith m y g ra n d c h ild re n a n d th e re s t o f m y f a m i l y ,” h e s a i d .

H o w e v e r, th e re w ill b e o n e fa m ilia r fa c e a m o n g P h u k e t’s

T ip a y a p o n g th a d a , w h o w a s d is m a n tlin g o f th e P h u k e t ta x i th e is la n d a s G o v e r n o r o f th e P ro v in c e n e x t T h u rs d a y . H e is c u r re n tly V ic e G o v e r n o r o f N a k h o n P a th o m p ro v in c e , o n th e o u ts k irts o f B a n g k o k .

N is it J a n s o m w o n g , w h o h a s se rv e d a s P h u k e t G o v e rn o r s in c e O c to b e r 1 la s t y e a r, h a s a lre a d y b e e n c o n firm e d to b e tra n s fe rre d to th e p o s t o f G o v e rn o r o f N o n th a b u ri p ro v in c e , a ls o o n th e o u ts k ir ts o f B a n g k o k , e f fe c tiv e O c to b e r 1 .

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he water in Patong B ay can turn up some odd and delightful surp rises, and some items not so delightful. Y et while resident N ew Z ealander M ark W alsdorf was taking an early morning stroll along the sand of Patong B each last month, something caught his ey e… something that turned out to be a message of love.

S tuck in the sand at the high-tide mark was an op aque square-shap ed bottle covered in barnacles. “ I was going for a walk at about 8 am, and about 100 metres from the p olice box at the end of B angla Rd, I noticed this bottle sticking out of the sand,” exp lained M r W alsdorf, a ualified electrician from Auckland who later moved into building custom-specification ap artments and houses and retired to Phuket a y ear ago. “ I t didn’ t look like a p lastic water bottle, or any other normal kind of bottle, and I thought, ‘ N ow that looks interesting,” he recalled.

Plucking the bottle from the sand, M r W alsdorf tried as he could, but could barely see inside it. “ A thick lay er of barnacles covered the top half, and inside was a lot of little shells,” he said. “ I couldn’ t see the label to tell what kind of bottle it was, but then I noticed that

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The kratom blitz has netted peole from all walks of life.

Phuket Poll: Is the police blitz on kratom worth it?

T P LC blitz targeting the local p lant kratom has sp arked a debate on whether the “ z ero tolerance” p olicy s hould be continued.

The incessant rep orts of Not so old but already crusty, the bottle found on Patong kratom-related arrests has Beach contained a simple message of love. raised many an ey ebrow in there was a note inside, and sp end ing the d ay w ith y ou.

T he Phuket N ew s comments it looked still dry . ” I t is not onl y my b irthd ay section, ranging from full On returning home, M r b ut al so that w e cel eb rate 1 1 sup p ort for the p olice to comW alsdorf p ared off the bar- months tog ether. ments dismissing some arrests 1 1 months tog ether w ith 1 1 nacles to find that the bottle as nothing more than absurd. was sealed with a wire-frame incred ib l e d ay s in T hail and .

K ratom is indigenous to stop p er, which had kep t the A s a sig n of our l uck and S outheast Asia, and esp ecially note inside bone dry . l ove and as a memory of this Thailand, where it ourishes H e gingerly removed the hol id ay , I w ant to p l ace this naturally , and has long been note from the bottle and slowly messag e in a b ottl e for b oth used by S outhern Thais as a mild stimulant. H owever, kraunravelled it, but only to dis- of us.

Conny and G iusi tom has been deemed illegal cover that the message in the T he not e wa s d a t e d as a Category 5 drug, making bottle was written in German. it just as illegal marijuana. “ I held onto the note, and “ 07 . 03. 2015 ” .

I n cont rast, k ratom’ s a few weeks later I showed it “ W e believe ‘ Giusi’ is short counterp art in N ortheastern to a German man I met in a for Giusep p e,” added S imThailand, the famed betel leaf local bar, who gave me a rough one Allene, PR & M arketing ( called maak in Thai) , as of translation,” M r W alsdorf M anager at S ea B ees, who today remains fully legal and exp lained. facilitated the translation. untaxed due to its “ cultural “ I ’ m quite surp rised they The rough translation was heritage” . brief, as was the note: it was didn’ t include an email,” said I n light of this, T he Phuket a love note from someone on M ark. “ J ust in case someone holiday s. found it and wanted in touch German national H olger with them. I f the girl saw a S chwab, the owner and M an- p hoto of it, I ’ m sure she would aging Director of S eaB ees recogniz e it. ” Diving Phuket who is also uent in nglish, provided to M ark stil l has the note – and S T DA T he Phuket N ew s this exact the b ottl e. A ny one w ho recog - from Phuket and Chiang M ai nises it is w el come to contact recently took p art in a defentranslation: him at markl ouisw @ hotmail . sive driving course at H onda H el l o M y D arl ing , I am very hap p y to b e com S afety Driving Center, on the outskirts of B angkok.

H onda Automobile ( Thailand) Co Ltd co-organiz ed the educational activity with the aim of p roviding safe driving skills and knowledge to media rep s from Thailand’ s two major tourist hubs.

The two-day course included a theory session in p rep aration for a fun day trip to p ut the knowledge to use, and p ractical lessons on basic car maintenance, driving etiquette, and fuel-saving tip s. The demonstration session covered airbag and AB S functioning, blind sp ots when driving, and steering techniques with hands-on p ractice.

N ew s asks: “ W hich of the following views on the current drug-enforcement p olicy on kratom best describes y ou? ” Responses available are: All drugs are bad, and kratom is no excep tion. Police should continue to crack down on users, mules and dealers.

S ome drugs are bad, other drugs like kratom are less so.

Police should focus on busting major dealers instead of mules and small-time users.

Thailand should consider ending its war on drugs comp letely , and instead reap the benefits from regulation taxation. have no opinion on this and or don’ t know enough about illegal drugs in Thailand.

To cast your v ote, v isit TheP huketN ews. com and select P oll from the N ews m enu. The poll will run online until O ctob er 12.

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Honda puts media on the driving defensive

A member of the media learns how to react if an airbag deploys.

To comp lete the course, p articip ants took a leisurely trip around Chachoengsao p rovince in H onda’ s new City and J az z subcomp acts. “ H onda alway s p laces a strong emp hasis on building a culture of road safety and good driving etiquette in Thai society alongside our commitment to bring the joy of mobility to p eop le,” said M arketing General M anager S omp op P atip anthada.

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T h e r e p o w e r in g p r o g ra m m e is e x p e c te d to s ta r t s y n c h ro n is in g th e p o w e r g e n e ra to r w ith tra n s m is s io n lin e s b y n e x t Ju n e .

E g c o , T h a ila n d ’s s e c o n d b ig g e s t p r iv a te p o w e r p ro d u c e r, h a s p re p a re d a n a re a fo r a n o th e r p la n t in c a s e th e K ra b i p ro p o s a l g iv e s w a y to v illa g e r s ’ o p p o s itio n .

A n a d d itio n a l p o w e r p la n t w o u ld g e n e ra te 9 0 0 M W o f p o w e r fo r th e re g io n a n d c o s t a b o u t B 7 0 b illio n .

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T h a ila n d ’s P o w e r D e v e lo p m e n t P la n ( P D P ) re s tr ic ts

Police suspect leg cramp caused Russian drowning P O L IC E B E L I E V E L c ra m p w a s th e c r itic a l to r in th e d e a th o f a R u s m a n , b e lie v e d d ro w n e d , h o u s e in R a w a i o n M o n (S e p t 2 8 ).

C h a lo n g P o lic e w c a lle d to th e h o m e a 1 2 :3 0 p m , s a id P o l L t P a tiw a t Y o d k h a w n .

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6 5 -y e a r- o ld O le g T e n b e s id e th e p o o l a t th e b a c k o f th e h o u s e . “ T h e re w e re n o s ig n s o f f o u l p l a y , i n j u r y o r a s s a u l t ,” P o l L t C o l P a tiw a t s a id .

O n e M r T e n ’s f r ie n d s , w h o p o lic e d e c lin e d to id e n tif y , s a id th a t M r T e n h a d b e e n s w im m in g a lo n e fo r a b o u t o n e h o u r b e fo re h is c o n d itio n w a s n o tic e d . “ I c a m e o u t a n d s a w h im u n c o n s c i o u s i n t h e p o o l ,” s a i d th e f r ie n d . “ I p u lle d h im o u t o f th e p o o l a n d a d m in is te re d C P R w h ile o th e rs c a lle d p o l i c e f o r h e l p .”

M r T e n ’s b o d y w a s ta k e n to V a c h ira H o s p ita l fo r d o c d e a th . “ A t th is s ta g e w e b e lie v e @thephuketnews

Police suspect leg cramp led to the death of the Russian man at his home in Rawai yesterday (Sept 28). Photo: Darawan Naknakhon th a t th e v ic tim s u ffe re d f ro m le g c ra m p a n d d ro w n e d , b u t w e w ill w a it fo r d o c to rs to

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E g c o is a ls o p re p a rin g to d e v e lo p a g a s -f ire d p o w e r p la n t in M y a n m a r’s D a w e i w o r th U S $ 4 0 0 m illio n ( B 1 4 .4 9 b illio n ) a s p a r t o f a 5 0 :5 0 jo in t v e n tu re w ith Ita lia n -T h a i D e v e lo p m e n t P lc .

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Bang Mutt, a former civilian police volunteer, in custody.

Ex civilian police volunteer busted with 4kg of kratom T H A L A N G P O L I C E ra id e d th e h o u s e o f a fo r m e r c iv ilia n p o lic e v o lu n te e r la s t S u n d a y (S e p t 2 7 ) a n d fo u n d h im to b e in p o s s e s s io n o f fo u r k ilo g ra m m e s o f f re s h k ra to m le a v e s , a C a te g o r y 5d r u gi nT h a ila n d .

P o l L t C o l W ir a y u t S ittir a tta n a k u l, d e p u ty c h ie f o f th e T h a la n g P o lic e S ta tio n , u n d e r th e c o m m a n d o f T h a la n g P o lic e C h ie f, P o l C o l C h a n u c h a n C h o n s u w a t, le d th e ra id te a m o f in s n o .

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B a n g M u tt, a fo rm e r c iv ilia n p o lic e v o lu n te e r ( อ อาสาสมั ร าำ รว า ) w i t h T h a la n g P o lic e , w a s a rre s te d a n d b ro u g h t b a c k to h is o ld s to m p in g g ro u n d s a t th e T h a la n g P o lic e S ta tio n , b u t th is tim e o n th e o th e r s id e o f th e la w .

H e h a s b e e n c h a rg e d w ith p o s s e s s io n o f a C a te g o r y5d ru g .

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T h e n e w s w a s d is c lo s e d in a re p o rt b y a P N P ta sk fo rc e c o d e n a m e d “ T ug is c a lly a s s e m b le d to b r in g th e R e y e s b ro th e rs in to c u s to d y , re p o rte d o n lin e P h i l i p p i n e n e w s p a p e r I n q uirer. n et .

T h e ta s k fo rc e h a d th e b ro th e rs u n d e r s u r v e illa n c e s in c e 2 0 1 1 , a f te r th e m u rd e r o f P h ilip p in e b ro a d c a s te r a n d e n v iro n m e n ta l a c tiv is t G e r r y O r te g a ,s a idt h e r e p o r t.

B u t s in c e 2 0 1 2 , th e f u g itiv e s w e re q u ie tly liv in g in R a w a i. J o e l R e y e s w e n t b y th e n a m e “ J o h n n y ” w h ile M a r io u s e d th e n a m e “ N ic k y ” , a n d th e p a ir d ro v e a ro u n d th e is la n d in a w h ite F o rd E c o S p o r t, f re q u e n tin g b e a c h s id e b a rs a n d re s ta u ra n ts a n d “ liv in g lik e to u r is ts ” , re p o r te d th e P N P ’s C r im in a l I n v e s tig a tio n a n d D e te c tio nG r o u p( C I D G ).

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T h e re s u lts o f th e m o n th s -lo n g in v e s tig a tio n s b y th e c e n tre , w h ic h is ta s k e d w ith in v e s tig a tin g a ll a s p e c ts d e liv e re d to V ic e G o v e r n o r P u n lo p S in g h a s e n e e a t a m e e tin g h e ld a t P h u k e t P ro v in c ia l H a ll o n S e p t 2 2 . “ M ig ra n t w o rk e rs , b e g g a rs , p ro s titu te s a n d R o h in g y a a re th e ta rg e t g ro u p s o f th e in v e s tig a tio n , w h ic h is s till o n g o in g , a s th e y h a v e e x p la in e d V /G o v P u n lo p .

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Joel and Mario Reyes, the murder fugitive Philippine politicians arrested in Phuket last Sunday, arrive in the Philippines under intense pressure from the media. Photo: Philippine National Police in g w h e th e r th e p a ir b o u g h t th e v illa in R a w a i w h e re th e y w e re s ta y in g .

F o r m e r P a la w a n g o v e r n o r J o e l R e y e s a n d e x - C o ro n m a y o r M a r io R e y e s w e re tw o o f th e m o s t w a n te d f u g itiv e s in th e P h ilip p in e s , e a c h w ith a 2 - m illio n - p e s o ( B 1 .5 - m illio n ) r e w a r do nt h e ir h e a d s .

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a r re s t a lle g e d ly w ith th e h e lp o f a “ d r u g lo rd ” b a s e d in P h u k e t, s a id th e re p o r t. “ T h e y w e re b e lie v e d to b e c o d d le d b y a c e r ta in M r L im , a n a lle g e d d r u g l o r d i n P h u k e t , T h a i l a n d ,” a p o r tio no f th e r e p o r t s a id .

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M r D e o n a , a lo n g w ith I n te r io r S e c re ta r y M e l S e n e n S a r m ie n to a n d P N P c h ie f D ire c to r G e n e r a l R ic a rd o M a rq u e z , p re s e n te d th e a rre s te d

Weak dolphin rescued at small cove near Khao Lak

lo c a l b u s in e s s e s , 4 5 m ig r a n t-w o rk e r c a m p s q u e s tio n e d a n d in v e s tig a te d 3 9 ,3 7 3 w o r k e r s .

O f a ll th e s e th e re w e re n o re p o rts o f c h ild la b o u r o r la b o u r a b u s e , s a id th e re p o r t.

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R E S C U E W O R K E R S W E R c a lle d to a s s is t a w e a k d o lp h in fo u s tr u g g lin gt os w im ina s h a llo w c o n e a r th e K h a o P a k a ru n g C a p e K h u e k k h a k , ju s t n o r th o f K h a o L in P h a n g N g a p ro v in c e , a t 1 0 :3 0 p la s t F r id a y( S e p t 2 5 ).

a n d h o m e le s s p e o p le , w ith e v e r y th re e d a y s w ith s p e c o n to u ris t a re a s , b e a c h e s , a n d lo c a l fa irs .

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p h in w a s s w im m a n df o r thi nt h e It w a s a b o u a n d w e ig h in g m a p p e a re d to h a v a lo n g its b o d y , b s a id re s c u e te a K h lo n g k a r n .

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T h e in tre p id re s e a rc h e rs a ls o in v e s tig a te d 9 5 “ s e r v ic e b u s in e s s e s ” fo r p ro s titu tio n , b u t “ n o ille g a l a c tiv ity fo u n d ” , s a id th e re p o r t.

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H o w e v e r, th e ir v is a s a llo w e d th e m to s ta y in T h a ila n d o n ly u n til u n til M a y 1 5 , 2 0 1 2 . A fte r th a t p o in t th e y w e re ille g a lly s ta y in g in th e c o u n tr y .

A p la n n e d m is s io n to c o m e to P h u k e t to c h e c k th e e x a c t lo c a tio n o f a m o b ile p h o n e n u m b e r m o n ito re d a t “ 4 0 2 8 , K a ro n , M u e a n g P h u k e t D is tr ic t” la te r p ro v e d f r u itle s s , a n d a f te r m o n th s o f s u r v e illa n c e , th e T h a i I n te r p o l d e v is e d “ O p e r a tio n J e e p n e y ” a s a m a n h u n t fo r th e f u g itiv e s .

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a c c e p te d th a t h e h a d le a r n e d h is le s s o n a n d s a id th a t h e w a s g r a te f u l to b e le t o f f w ith a s h e s a id h e w a s a p o o r s tu d e n t

c a s e a t th e p o lic e s ta tio n .

p o r tu n ity to p o in t o d r iv e r o f a m o to rc y h e ld le g a lly re s p o a n y p a sse n g e rs n o a h e lm e t. “ T h is a p p lie s to

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T h e P h uket N ew s . “ T h e s lo w in te r n e t s p e e d s

fo u n d h a n g e d in s id e h is ro o m .

T h e v ic tim w a s n a m e d b y p o lic e a s M ic h a e l W illia m P o lic e w e re to ld b y h o te l a ll in te r n a tio n a l c o n n e c tio n s to o p e n th e d o o r b e c a u s e M r a n d th e re w a s n o a n s w e r w h e n it w a s c h a in e d f ro m in s id e .

T h e y fo rc e d it o p e n e d a n d iP a d c h a rg e r tie d to a c lo th e s r a il ina w a r d r o b e .

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c o n n e c tio n s to a ll w e b s ite s h o s te d in T h a ila n d re m a in e d s to re d b y la te T u e s d a y a fte rn o o n .

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s h e lle d re p tile to th e P M B C fo r tre a tm e n t. B u t b e fo re th e tu r tle w a s r u s h e d to th e m a r in e o f s e a tu r tle s a re p ro te c te d b y T h e w a r n in g fo llo w s th e o w n e r o f a re s ta u ra n t in C h e r n g T a la y b u y in g a n 2 7 ) a s h e s a w it w a s in n e e d o f m e d ic a l a tte n tio n a n d w a n te d

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b u t it is a n e n d a n g e re d s p e c ie s a n d lis te d fo r w ild life T an y al uck Sakoot / E akkapop T h on g t ub

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Surf’s up, save a life or two

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he season of the lethal, surly surf has returned and with October knocking on the door the weather is exp ected to take a turn for the wetter, as rge waves become even more dangerous. That time of y ear is nearly up on us again when the winds that bring the heavy rain clouds also whip the waves along Phuket’ s west coast into a frenz y .

W ith this introduction, regular readers of T he Phuket N ew s will already know what this editorial sp ace has been dedicated to this week: saving lives.

As a medium of news rep orts of drowning deaths over the y ears, editors at T he Phuket N ew s have a p riz ed p erch from which to observe the social movements on the island with resp ect to such recurring issues.

Of note with resp ect to this

one critical issue, what has become obvious is that while never has a “ green season” gone by without an exp at resident, a tourist or even a Thai losing their lives in the surf, the rep eated needless loss of life at our beaches, like the needless loss of life on our roads, seems to have no effect on the attitude of many p eop le on the island.

I ronically , many foreigners like to p ost comments on such stories rep orting such deaths, noting that considering the lack of education and lack of common sense evident in the circumstances surrounding the deaths, only the inevitable hap p ened.

I n addition to the lack of resp ect for the dead, this mindset only shows how such commenters have fallen victim to the same mental p redisp osition that they criticise.

I n this, it seems what the

“ more educated” p eop le on the island have forgotten is that comp lacency is a killer.

Y es, there are those belligerent tourists who ignore lifeguards’ warning, and the red no swimming ags. ut let’ s not confuse ignorance with arrogance. M any p eop le simp ly are not aware just how dangerous the surf at this time of y ear can be, as this week’ s needless death of three p eop le at the beaches. ( S ee story on p age 3) To this, T he Phuket N ew s today urges every one – not just lifeguards, but hotel workers and fellow beach-goers – to take up surf safety as a p ersonal resp onsibility . Tell any one who seems unaware of the lethal surf that they might be endangering their own lives and those of their own loved ones.

I f we badger enough p eop le just bad enough, we might just save a few more lives.

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HAVE YOUR SAY This could be a big mistake for your image, Phuket

Re: Fisheries dept confirm dolphins to be imported for Phuket dolphinarium Does the fisheries dep artment have any idea how much outrage this is going to cause all over the world? Cap tive dolp hins in a tiny , chlorinated tank, is not any p erson’ s idea of entertainment and it is morally unaccep table. This will cause the same p roblems as what Cecil the lion did all over the world. Peop le care tremendously what hap p ens to the dolp hins, since we now understand that they are highly intelligent, sensitive dolp hins that do not deserve the life of a fish in a tank. Please change y our way s or the world’ s media/ social media will focus on the atrocities y ou commit on such wonderful dolp hins. jay san I do not want to see imp risoned and cap tive dolp hin or wales.

Do y ou not realise how much anger and frustration y ou are causing a great deal of p eop le world wide? W e want to see these beautiful mammals in

the sea where they belong! N ot doing tricks to be fed! Please try and evolve like the rest of the forward-thinking nations.

Hagarswife

S ame one. N o helmets when I saw them. B ut, at the sp eed they were going, p robably wouldn’ t have mattered.

Foot

B oy cott is the only answer.

I f all tour op erators don’ t sell p ackages for this show, then there is no profit nfortunately there are all these millions of low p ackage Asian tourists who love any kind of entertainment, they don’ t know better! J ust look at them every morning when they walk like a cattle herd to buses, sp eedboats …

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Perhaps consider going the other way: forward

Helmets aren’t for everyone

R e: Cz ech ex p at d ies in Phuket motorbike crash Another avoidable accident, another lost life. Could hap p en any where, but hap p ening way too often in Thailand.

Carol Jadzia Re: One woman dead, second seriousl y inj ured in hig h- sp eed P huket bi ke crash J ust saw a p hoto of the bike.

R e: S ing l e internet g atew ay p l an sp arks outrag e The bad internet quality will get worse. . . a p ity for comp anies that need good network connections. This way Thailand can’ t get more software and internet comp anies to their country . . .

Thorsten Binnewies They should really consider increasing their internet connections and reliability here very soon. Otherwise Thailand’ s economy will suffer much much more than already . . . They should buy comp etent consulting about how to build a reliable high-sp eed network instead of doing what they ’ re doing. . .

K urt B aetscher

Something doesn’t

add up

R e: Phuket p ol ice p l ay down ‘blank cheque’ traffic tickets Y our story say s the p olice claimed he only p aid B 5 00 in the end but I saw the original Thai rep ort insisting that the student had p aid the full B 1,300 on the sp ot, and comp lained when they didn’ t get a receip t for the B 1,300. I f the student was so grateful, why would they make a comp laint in the first place think someone is not p roviding the correct version of what actually hap p ened.

Suspicious When first came to Thailand I thought the p olice lived on bribes, now find the police bashing tiring, they are under resourced, underp aid and basically try ing to do their job, The reason I moved to thailand was the Thais measure each interaction and behaved ap p rop riately , I believe their account and that they acted with comp assion.

Chris Moore S hould’ ve wore a helmet.

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Politics tied to blasts Police probe links behind Bangkok bombings BANGKOK POLI CE H AV E N OT RU LE D out a p olitical motive behind last month’ s B angkok bombings after a Thai susp ect was found to have links to two p olitically -motivated bombings in N onthaburi in 2010 and M in B uri last y ear.

N ational p olice chief S omy ot Poomp unmuang said on M onday ( S ep t 28 ) p olice have been hunting Odd Pray oonwong, or Y ongy uth Pobkaew, one of 17 susp ects wanted in connection with last month’ s E rawan shrine and S athon p ier bombings.

Police believe M r Odd, one of two Thai susp ects in the case, sup p lied bomb-making materials for the exp losions.

The other Thai susp ect is W anna S uansan, who rented a room at the M aimuna Garden H ome ap artment in M in B uri for susp ects in the blasts.

M r Odd is linked to a bomb blast that took p lace at S amarn M etta M ansion in N onthaburi’ s B ang B ua Thong district on Oct 5 , 2010, Pol Gen S omy ot said.

Erawan Shrine bombing prime suspect Adem Karadag (in yellow shirt) sits on a tuk-tuk during a re-enactment of the crime. Photo: Bangkok Post / Patipat Janthong The blast killed four p eop le, including S amai W ongsuwan, a red-shirt sup p orter, who is believed to have been the bomb-maker.

M r Odd is also wanted under an arrest warrant in connection with another exp losion in M in B uri district on M arch 29 , last y ear, the p olice chief said.

Two men on a motorcy cle

were killed last y ear in the M in B uri blast. They were allegedly carry ing p ip e bombs which accidentally went off.

Police found five more pipe bombs in a M in B uri house they shared with other p eop le.

Police said the p erson who rented this house is the same one involved in the S amarn M etta M ansion case. The susp ect is still at large.

Child slayer known for drugs use CHIANG MAI A M E N TALLY I LL M AN who allegedly hacked to death five boys and injured a pregnant woman in Chai Prakan district was a former drug addict, the local p olice chief said on M onday ( S ep t 28 ) .

Pol M aj Gen M ontree S umboonnanon said 24-y ear-old Asap a S eewuawa, who lived next door and was related to the victims, was transferred from Chai Prakan hosp ital to N akhon Ping hosp ital in M ae Rim district on S unday night ( S ep t 27 ) to be treated for bleeding in the brain after he was assaulted by residents following the grisly a ttack.

Two police officers were dep loy ed to guard the hosp ital to p revent relatives of the slain boys from retaliating.

M r Asap a, the boy s and M rs Y ikor S ae J in – the lone survivor in the attack – were Lisor hilltribe natives living in the same village and all were related, Pol M aj Gen M ontree said.

Paritat S ilp akij, acting director of S uang Prung hosp ital, said M rs Y ikor, who is eight months p regnant and sustained a deep hacking wound to her face and body , @thephuketnews

was now stable, as was her unborn child. B ut she was p ut under close observation as she was exp eriencing severe emotional trauma after losing three sons and two nep hews.

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“ The blasts in which M r Odd was involved were p olitically linked so a p olitical motive [ behind last month’ s exp losions] cannot be ruled out,” Pol Gen S omy ot said. “ The attacks may have been a collaboration between two group s who have the same objective and could gain mutual benefits from the attacks] . ”

The p olice chief said one of the key motives behind last month’ s exp losions was the authorities’ move to sup p ress a network smuggling U ighur migrants through Thailand to a third country .

H owever, he insisted, the dep ortations of 109 U ighur migrants to China and more than 100 others to Turkey was “ unlikely ” to be the cause of the bombings, adding that the Thai government’ s move was in line with international law.

Pol Gen S omy ot also noted that there was someone else behind the scenes who had ordered or hired the susp ects to carry o ut the bombings.

M etrop olitan Police B ureau chief S rivara Ransibrahmanakul said M r Odd was earlier handed a susp ended one-y ear jail term for breaching the emergency decree during the 2010 red-shirt p rotests, adding he had also been arrested in connection with nine other cases. H owever, he added that it would be difficult to trace r dd as he has no identification card or official records.

I t was unclear if he is still in the country . B ang kok Post

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Yingluck Shinawatra arrives at the Criminal Court on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Yingluck sues over rice graft deposement BANGKOK F ORM E R PRI M E M I N I S TE R Y ingluck S hinawatra on Tuesday ( S ep t 29 ) sued attorney general Trakul W initnaiy ap hak and three other p rosecutors in the Criminal Court for alleged abuse of p ower in handling the case against her in connection with her government’ s controversial rice-p ledging scheme.

I n her lawsuit, M s Y ingluck accused M r Trakul, Chutichai S akhakorn, S urasak Treerattrakul and K ittinan Thatp ramuk of violating S ections 8 3, 15 7 and 200 of the Criminal Code, causing damage to others in their handling of the case against her in the S up reme Court’ s Criminal Division for H olders of Political Positions. B ang kok Post

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ctivists camp aigning for internet freedom have slammed the government’ s recent move to develop a single internet gateway to exp and state control over online media.

Last week, citiz ens learned of the government’ s intention to build a single gateway , after it ordered the M inistry of I nformation and Communication Technology ( M I CT) to take steps to channel all traffic in or out of Thailand.

According to an army source, the single gateway will be imp lemented to control access to websites deemed inap p rop riate and monitor the in u of information from abroad.

The N ational Council for Peace and Order ( N CPO) is concerned about the increasing number of p olitical messages convey ed online, criticising the government and defaming the monarchy , the source said.

The p lan is designed to target websites with domains that are registered abroad,

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which the Thai government cannot order closed down, the source added.

Arthit S uriy awongkul, coordinator of the Thai N etiz ens N etwork, said internet gateway s are like international airp orts.

They are doors connecting Thailand to the world, and all online traffic must pass through them, he exp lained.

Thailand currently has nine gateway s, with p rivate I nternet S ervice Provider ( I S P) comp anies that act as gatekeep ers.

I f the p lan goes through, the state-owned CAT Telecom enterp rise will be handed control of the single channel.

B ut it is still unclear how the single gateway will work with the existing nine.

The activist warned it would allow the state to p ossibly filter all online content available in Thailand.

W hile the government is already cap able of regulating netiz ens’ access to information – by blacklisting certain websites or ordering temp orary shutdowns – reducing the number of gateway s to one will make its work easier, he added.

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Netizens’ rights activists fear that the ICT Ministry’s standard page for attempting to access a blocked website will become a lot more common.

I f they want to block certain domains, authorities currently need to seek court orders or issue formal letters asking I S Ps to follow through.

The p rocess takes too long to effectively bar users from viewing the content. “ I f the single gateway is imp lemented, CAT Telecom will be able to block access by itself. I t will be faster and more efficient for them, r Arthit said.

M eanwhile, I CT M inister

U ttama S ay anay a and government spo kesman S ansern K aewkamnerd denied claims the p lan would violate web users’ rights to information.

B ut rights advocates continue to view the p lan as a way for the N CPO to control information in Thailand.

Activists’ concerns originated in J uly 2014, when the military government ordered the creation of a p anel to monitor media content, including online p latforms.

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M r Arthit said the p anel’ s work hit a barrier when tackling online information, due to websites’ encry p ted data, which the government cannot crack.

J ittat F akcharoenp hol, a comp uter engineering p rofessor at K asetsart U niversity , say s the inability to read encry p ted information means authorities cannot spot the specific content they wish to wip e out.

They must then shut down the whole domain. “ S uch a move would hardly go unnoticed, he said, referring to p revious attemp ts by the N CPO to block access to F acebook, sp arking a p ublic outcry .

Last December, the Thai N etiz ens N etwork uncovered a letter from the M I CT, ordering exp erts to come up with way s to intercep t encry p ted information from internet users.

The government may ap p ly tracking devices on internet gateway s to accomp lish that, M r J ittat exp lained.

I f the state op erates its own gateway , it could do so without having to ask for the consent of I S P comp anies.

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“ I n either case, common users won’ t know their p rivate messages and information are being checked.

I t’ s unclear whether the government already p ossesses such tools. B ut M r J ittat believed the M I CT or I S P comp anies emp loy exp ert engineers cap able of develop ing them.

I f they succeed, it will lead to severe violation of users’ right to p rivacy , he argued.

S ince last y ear’ s military coup , the crackdown on online content has become more severe, rights advocates argue. “ There is a climate of fear prevailing, said utchapakorn N ummueng, a rep resentative from the legal watchdog iLaw. M any websites have already been shut down.

I ndividuals have also been arrested and detained for criticising the government or the monarchy on social media.

S tate scrutiny p laced on internet p latforms leads to a situation where many do not dare to exp ress their views and limit their own freedom of exp ression, M r N utchap akorn added.

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y e a r s i n c e p r o d e m o c ra c y p ro te s ts b ro u g h t H o n g K o n g ta n d s till, o rg a n is e rs a d m it a ’s c o m m u n is t le a d e r s n o s ig n o f b u d g in g o n m , b u t s a y a s p a rk c o u ld ite th e m o v e m e n t.

th e h ig h w a y o n c e o c c u p ie d b y te n s o f th o u s a n d s o f p e o p le c a llin g fo r f u lly f re e le a d e rs h ip e le c tio n s , a n d th e re h a s b e e n little fa n fa re a h e a d o f th e p ro te s t’s a n n iv e r s a r y .

F r u s tr a tio n p e r m e a te s th e U m b re lla M o v e m e n t, a lo o s e c o lle c tiv e th a t to o k to th e s tre e ts a f te r B e ijin g s a id it w o u ld v e t c a n d id a te s s ta n d in g fo r th e p o s itio n o f H o n g K o n g c h ie f e x e c u tiv e in 2 0 1 7 .

S tu d e n t le a d e r J o s h u a W o n g , 1 8 , s a ys t h e e m o t i o n a lly c h a rg e d ra llie s w e re “ a m ira c le ” . “ B u t e v e n a m ir a c le c o u ld n ’t c h a n g e th e C o m m u n i s t P a r t y ,” h e s a i d .

W o n g a n d h is c a m p a ig n g ro u p S c h o la ris m h a v e n o w tu r n e d to lo n g -te r m ta c tic s , in c lu d in g e n c o u ra g in g y o u n g p e o p le to e n te r p u b lic in s titu tio n s a n d c a n v a s s in g in te r n a tio n a l s u p p o r t. “ T h e fa ilu r e o f la s t y e a r’s m o v e m e n t m o tiv a te d m e to th e r ig h t o f s e lf- d e te r m in a t i o n , ” s a ys W o n g .

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Debris, washed up by Super typhoon Dujuan, seen on the Xindian river banks in New Taipei City, on Tuesday (Sept 29). Photo: AFP

Typhoon kills two, injures hundreds TAIPEI

A year since pro-democracy protests brought Hong Kong to a standstill, organisers admit China’s leaders show no sign of budging on reform. Photo: Aaron Tam & Dennis Chong / AFP e rn e d u n d e r th e “ o n e c o u n try , tw o s y s te m s ” a rra n g e m e n t s i n c e i t w a s h a n d e d ba c k t o C h in a b yB r ita ini n1 9 9 7 .

It a llo w s th e c ity m u c h m o re fre e d o m th a n s e e n o n th e m a in la n d , b u t th e re a re g ro w in g fe a rs th a t it is b e in g e ro d e d .

S in c e th e ra lly c a m p s w e re c le a re d in D e c e m b e r, a c tiv is ts h a v e b e e n b ro u g h t to c o u rt in w h a t th e y d e s c rib e a s a w itc h h u n t.

T h e re a re a ls o c o n c e r n s o v e r m e d ia fre e d o m s a fte r a n u m b e r o f a tta c k s o n jo u rn a lis ts .

F e w b e lie v e B e ijin g w ill b u d g e o n p o litic a l re fo r m a n y tim e s o o n – m u c h le s s

c o u n te n a n c e a b re a k a w a y b y H o n g K o n g . “ F ro m th e b o tto m u p th e re i s r e a l l y n o t m u c h o n e c a n d o ,” s a ys Y v o n n e C h i u , a s s i s t a n t p ro fe s s o r a t H o n g K o n g U n iv e r s ity ’s P o litic s a n d P u b lic A d m in is tr a tio n D e p a r tm e n t. “ T h a t’s n o t g o in g to c h a n g e u n le s s B e ijin g a llo w s th a t to c h a n g e , o r B e ijin g c h a n g e s i t s e l f .”

C h in a ’s c e n tr a l g o v e r n m e n t c la im e d it w a s o f fe r in g a c o m p ro m is e o f s o r ts b y a llo w in g a p o p u la r v o te fo r th e H o n gK o n gl e a d e r in2 0 1 7 .

B u t th e e le c to ra l p a c k a g e w a s v o te d d o w n b y p ro -d e m o c ra c y la w m a k e rs , w h o w e re u n h a p p y w ith th e re s tr ic tio n s ,

le a v in g th e te r r ito r y w ith its e x is tin g s y s te m w h e re th e le a d e r is c h o s e n b y a p ro B e ijin g e le c tio n c o m m itte e . “ U n le s s th e [ p ro - d e m o c ra c y ] o p p o s itio n in th e le g is la tiv e c o u n c il c h a n g e s , I d o n ’t th in k w e c a n re s ta r t th e p o litic a l re fo r m p ro c e s s i n t h e n e a r f u t u r e ,” s a i d N g C h a u -p e i, s p o k e s m a n fo r th e p r o -B e ijin g A llia n c e fo r P e a c e a n d D e m o c ra c y .

C ity C h ie f E x e c u tiv e L e u n g C h u n -y in g , h is d e p u ty C a r r ie L a m a n d p a rlia m e n ta r y s p e a k e r J a s p e r T s a n g s a id th e y w e re n o t a v a ila b le fo r in te r v ie w .

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th e ir h e a d s a g a in s t a b r ic k w a l l , b u t C h i u s a ys t h e U m b re lla M o v e m e n t a c h ie v e d a n im p o r ta n t s h ift. “ It lo o k s lik e B e ijin g w o n , b u t th e c o s t w a s th a t y o u h a v e a m u c h m o re p o litic a lly e n g a g e d p o p u la tio n , w h ic h is n o t a t a l l w h a t t h e y w a n t e d ,” s h e s a id , a d d in g th a t m o re ra d ic a l e le m e n ts c o u ld c o m e to th e M o n d a y (S e p t 2 8 ) m a rk e d th e d a y w h e n O c c u p y C e n tra l w a s la u n c h e d fo llo w in g m o re th a n a w e e k o f s tu d e n t p ro te s ts .

T h o u s a n d s jo in e d th e te a r g a s in th e a fte rn o o n o f S e p te m b e r 2 8 , a m o v e th a t s h o c k e d th e p u b lic .

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S U P E R T Y P H O O N D U JU A N h a s k ille d a t le a s t tw o p e o p le a n d le f t m o re th a n 3 0 0 in ju re d in T a iw a n , a u th o r itie s s a id T u e s d a y (S e p t 2 9 ) a f te r it s w e p t a c ro s s th e is la n d b e fo re m a k in g la n d fa ll in e a s te r n C h in a .

A lm o s t h a lf a m illio n p e o p le w e re w ith o u t e le c tr ic ity a s th e s to r m le f t a tra il o f d e s tr u c tio n in th e n o r th o f th e is la n d a f te r m a k in g la n d fa ll o n T u e s d a y m o rn in g , re p o rte d s ta te n e w s a g e n c yX in h u a .

M a n y o f th o s e in ju re d in T a iw a n w e re h it b y f ly in g a c c id e n ts , th e E m e rg e n c y O p e r a tio n C e n tre s a id , p u ttin g th e d e a th to ll a t tw o a n d th e n u m b e r o f in ju re d a t 3 2 4 .

S e v e re w in d s u p ro o te d t r e e s a n d s m a s h e d w i n do w s w h ile h e a v y r a in s tr ig g e re d m u ltip le la n d s lid e s .

M o r e th a n 1 2 ,0 0 0 p e o p le w e re e v a c u a te d a n d a lm o s t 3 ,0 0 0 w e r e in te m p o r a r y s h e lte r s , a u th o r itie s s a id .

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T h e o u tr ig g e r b o a t w a s fo u n d o n J o lo la s t F r id a y (S e p t 2 7 ), m o re th a n 5 0 0 k ilo m e tre s s o u th w e s t o f th e S a m a l is la n d re s o r t w h e re tw o C a n a d ia n s , a N o r w e g ia n a n d a F ilip in a w e re a b d u c te d la te o n S e p t 2 1 , B r ig a d ie r- G e n e r a l A la n A r r o ja d oa n n o u n c e d .

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Philippine marines disembark from a naval boat as they simulate a hostage rescue mission, at a marine training base in Cavite province, west of Manila. Photo: AFP

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A Mexican limbo, to go Food trucks become the burrito banditos n a c o lo u r f u l tr u c k p a in te d w ith f lo w e rs , c h e f L u is C a s t i l l e j o s s e r v e s t l ay udas – a t oa s t e d c o r n t o r t i l l a to p p e d w ith s h re d d e d b e e f, a v o c a d o , c h e e s e a n d h o t s a ls a – to c u s to m e rs in M e x ic o C ity .

H e h a s d u b b e d h is tr u c k N an ix h e, w h i c h m e a n s “ d e lic io u s ” in th e in d ig e n o u s Z a p o te c la n g u a g e , a n d th e f or m e r a c c o u n t a n t p r o p o s e s to s e r v e tr a d itio n a l fo o d w ith “ a g o u r m e t t o u c h .”

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W ith th e h e lp o f s o c ia l m e d ia , th e fo o d tr u c k s m a n a g e to a d v e r tis e th e ir lo c a tio n s to th e ir lo y a l c u s to m e r s , p u b lis h in g p ic tu re s o f th e ir m e n u s , ra n g in g fro m s u s h i t o L e ba n e s e k e ba b s . “ It’s s o m e th in g o r ig in a l a n d th e re a re n ’t m a n y p la c e s to e a t s o m e th in g d iffe re n t

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While the sidewalks of Mexico City are crowded with small food stands that draw big lunch crowds, it has found little space in its heart for gourmet food trucks. Photo: Ronaldo Schemidt / AFP d o u b ts th a t th e c ity g o v e r n m e n t w ill e v e r g iv e p e r m its tof o o dt r u c k s . “ It’s m o re in te re s te d in v o te s to s ta y in p o w e r th a n a llo w in g a n ic e r o f fe r in g fo r f o o d i e s ,” h e s a i d .

W h e n fo o d tru c k s p a rk o n a s tre e t, “ tra n s it p o lic e o r a b o ro u g h a u th o r ity a rr iv e s ” to k ic k th e m o u t, s a id F e r n a n d o R e y e s , p re s id e n t o f F o o d tr u c k s D F , a n a s s o c ia tio n th a t re p re s e n ts d o z e n s o f th e c ity ’s n e a rly 3 0 0 fo o d tr u c k s .

W h ile th e y n o w e x is t in th e n o r th w e s te r n b o rd e r c ity o f T iju a n a a n d th e C a r ib b e a n re so rt o f C a n c u n , fo o d tru c k s c a n n o t o p e r a te f re e ly lik e in o th e r c o u n tr ie s , R e y e s la m e n te d .

M o s tly y o u n g e n tre p re n e u rs , th e “ fo o d tru c k e ro s” (fo o d tr u c k e rs) s p e n d b e tw e e n $ 2 4 ,0 0 0 to $ 1 2 0 ,0 0 0 ( B 8 6 7 ,9 8 4 to B 4 ,3 3 9 ,9 2 0 ) to s ta r t th e ir b u sin e s s e s.

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Andaman scores high at TAT tourism awards The full list of six award categories this year comprised:

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o te ls a n d to u ris m b u s in e s s e s in P h u k e t a n d e ls e w h e re a lo n g th e A n d a m a n c o a s t h a u le d in a to ta l o f 1 4 a w a rd s a t th e 1 0 th T h a i l a n d T o u r i s m A w a r d s 2 0 1 5 h e ld in B a n g k o k la s t S u n d a y n ig h t (S e p t 2 7 ).

L e a d in g th e w a y w a s S u k k h o C u ltu ra l S p a , m e e k ly lo c a te d o n C h a o F a W e s t R d in W ic h it, e n te r in g th e T A T ’s “ H a ll o f F a m e ” w ith a n E x c e lle n c e A w a rd fo r B e s t D a y S p a in S o u th e r n T h a ila n d .

H e a lth to u r is m w a s P h u k e t’s s tro n g e s t s h o w in g in th e n a tio n a l a w a rd s , w ith B a n y a n T re e S p a P h u k e t, a t th e L a g u n a P h u k e t re s o r t c o m p le x in C h e r n g T a la y , re c e iv in g a n “ O u ts ta n d in g A w a rd ” in th e n a tio n a l c o n te s t fo r th e b e s t “ D e s tin a tio nS p a ” .

In B a la n c e S p a b y N o v o te l P h u k e t V in ta g e P a rk w o n a n “ O u ts ta n d in g A w a rd ” fo r “ B e s t H o te l & R e s o rt S p a ” in S o u th e r n T h a ila n d , w h ile W a re e ra k H o t S p rin g R e tre a t S p a in K ra b i a ls o w o n a n “ O u ts ta n d in g A w a r d ” i n t h e “ T h a i W i s do m S p a ” c a te g o r y fo r S o u th e r n T h a ila n d .

In th e b a ttle o f th e h o te ls , J W M a r r io tt P h u k e t R e s o r t & S p a a t M a i K h a o w o n a n E x c e lle n c e A w a rd in th e b e s t T o u r is t A c c o m m o d a tio n “ R e s o r t

Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul (right) presents an award to Sukkho Cultural Spa for entering the TAT’s “Hall of Fame” with an Excellence Award for Best Day Spa in Southern Thailand.

H o te l 8 0 ro o m s o r u p ” c a te g o ry fo r S o u th e r n T h a ila n d , w h ile P h u k e t G ra c e la n d R e s o r t & S p a in P a to n g a n d A o N a n g V illa R e s o r t in K ra b i b o th re c e iv e d “ O u ts ta n d in g A w a rd s ” in th e “ R e s o rt H o te l 8 0 ro o m s o r u p ” c o n te s t fo r S o u th e r n T h a ila n d .

R e c o g n is in g th e c r itic a l ro le o f to u r o p e ra to rs , th e p a n e l o f ju d g e s a w a rd e d P h u k e t’s S e a B e e s D iv in g C o L td a n “ O u ts ta n d in g A w a rd ” fo r b e s t “ O n e D a y D iv in g P ro g ra m ” in th e “ T o u r P ro g r a m fo r fo re ig n to u ris t” in S o u th e r n T h a ila n d c a te g o r y , a n a c c o la d e a ls o a w a rd e d to P h u k e t’s lo n g -s ta n d in g S ia m S a fa r i N a tu re T o u r C o L td fo r b e s t “ 4 in 1 H a lf d a y S a fa r i” in th e S o u th .

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re c e iv in g a n “ E x c e lle n c e A w a rd ” fo r th e b e s t “ L ife s ty le , C u ltu ra l, N a tu re o f A n d a m a n T o u r P ro g r a m fo r fo re ig n to u ris t” in S o u th e r n T h a ila n d .

P h u k e t O ld T o w n w a s b e s to w e d a s a w a rd fo r b e s t H is to r y a n d C u ltu re T o u r is t A ttr a c tio n in th e S o u th , w h ile th e F ly in g H a n u m a n z ip lin e a n d ju n g le a d v e n tu re c a m p in K a th u w o n th e b e s t S o ut he r n R e g i o n R e c r e a t i o n a l T o u r is t A ttr a c tio n .

T h e K ra b i P ro v in c ia l A d m in is tra t i o n O r g a n i s a t i o n ( O rB orJ or) w o n t h e a w a rd fo r b e s t g o v e rn m e n t a g e n c y in th e T o u r is m S u p p o r t a n d P ro m o tio n O rg a n is a tio n c a te g o r y in th e S o u th , w h ile th e A o L u k C o m m u n ity T o u r is m N e tw o rk in K ra b i w o n th e a w a rd a s th e b e s t p r iv a te o rg a n iz a tio n in th e s a m e c a te g o r yf o r th e S o u th .

1. Hall of Fame (7 Awards) 2. Tourism Support and Promotion Organisation (14 Awards) 3. Tourist Attractions (13 Awards of Excellence and 31 Outstanding Awards) 4. Tourist Accommodation (7 Awards of Excellence and 8 Outstanding Awards) 5.

5. Health Tourism (9 Awards of Excellence, 10 Outstanding Awards) 6.

6. Tour Program (6 Awards for Excellence and 12 Outstanding Awards)

Seven Hall of Fame awards were bestowed as follows:

1. Hall of Fame: Award of Excellence, Awards for Tourist Attractions – Siam Niramit, Bangkok 2. Hall of Fame: Award of Excellence, Recreational Attractions – Suphattra Land, Rayong 3. Hall of Fame: Award of Excellence, Recreational Attractions, Lampang – National Elephant Institute of Thailand 4. Hall of Fame: Award of Excellence, Recreational Attractions, Chonburi – Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden 5. Hall of Fame: Award of Excellence, Hotel and Resort Spa – Six Senses Spa Samui 6. Hall of Fame: Award of Excellence, Destination Spa – Tao Garden Health Spa and Resort.

7. Hall of Fame: Award of Excellence, Day Spa – Sukko Cultural Spa, Phuket

New Skye Baech Club adorns the sands at Naiyang T A R G E T IN G T H E G R O W in g n ic h e a re a o f M a i K h a o a n d th e ra p id ly e x p a n d in g n o r th o f th e is la n d , th e P h u k e tre n o w n e d c o u p le o f B e s t a n d A b le W a n a m a k o k la s t w e e k o p e n e d th e S k y e b e a c h C lu b a t N a iy a n g , w ith a n o p e n fo c u s o nf a m ilie s a n d fo o d .

T h e v e n u e ’s s o f t o p e n in g w a s h e ld la s t W e d n e s d a y (S e p t 2 3 ) , w i t h t h e g r a n d op e n i n g te n ta tiv e ly to b e h e ld n e x t m o n th .

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th e b e s t re s ta u ra n t in A b y th e p r e s tig io u s A s ia ’s B e s t re s ta u ra n ts .

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S o p e o p le c a n c o m e h e re ju s t t o e n j o y t h e b e a c h .”

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Skye Beach Club raises the bar at Naiyang. c lu b . W e a re a n a w e s o m e c h e f S a h a ra t T a n g th a i, w h o r e s t a u r a n t ,” M s A b l e s a i d h a s w o rk e d a t s e v e ra l o f B a n g k o k ’s m o s t fa m o u s r e s p ro u d ly . “ W e w a n t to o ffe r th e b e s t fo o d o f a ll th e b e a c h ta u ra n ts , in c lu d in g C a p r i a t c l u b s o n t h e i s l a n d .”

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M r G a n tn e r w ill o v e rs e e F o o d & B e v e ra g e s e r v ic e s a n d o p e r a tio n s fo r th e p ro p e r ty ’s k itc h e n s , re s ta u ra n ts a n d b a rs , in c lu d in g c a te r in g a n d ro o m s e r v ic e .

A S w is s n a tio n a l, M r G a n tn e r c o m p le te d h is m a s te r’s in e c o n o m ic s a n d a b a c h e lo r’s d e g r e e in b u s in e s s a n d h o te l m a n a g e m e n t fro m M o n tre u x , S w itz e rla n d , b e fo re g o in g o n to w o rk in S w itz e rla n d , N e w Y o rk , th e M a ld iv e s , C h in a a n dS in g a p o r e .

H e g a in e d m a n a g e m e n t tra in in g w ith th e o p e n in g o f th e M a n d a r in O r ie n ta l in S a n y a , C h in a ; w a s R e s ta u ra n t M a n a g e r w ith th e S w is s o te l in S in g a p o re ; A s s is ta n t F o o d & B e v e ra g e M a n a g e r a t H ilto n in C h in a a n d R e s ta u ra n t M a n a g e r to A s s is ta n t D ire c to r o f F o o d & B e v e ra g e fo r S h a n g r i-L a in C h in a a n dS in g a p o r e .

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Reach for the sky T

Travel operators target airlines as oil price drops, but airfares soar w h ic h c a n c a u s e s o m e b ig w in s , a n d s ta g g e r in g lo s s e s .

A m e r ic a n A irlin e s s a id th a t it o n ly c h a rg e s f u e l s u rc h a rg e s w h e re re q u ire d b y la w , e x p la in in g , “ T h e to ta l tic k e t p r ic e is s e t b y th e m a rk e t b a s e d o n s u p p ly a n d d e m a n d . H o w m u c h is b a s e fa re a n d h o w m u c h is a c a r r ie r-im p o s e d fe e v a r ie s b y m a rk e t a n d is n o t tie d to th e p r ic e

Andrew J Wood editor@classactmedia.co.th

h e U n ite d F e d e r a tio n o f T r a v e l A g e n ts A s s o c ia tio n s ( U F T A A ) in a re c e n t le tte r to th e a irlin e b o d y p o in te d o u t th a t th e c o s t o f a b a r re l o f o il h a s fa lle n f r o m o v e r U S $ 1 1 0 ( B 3 ,9 8 9 ) la s t y e a r to $ 4 5 ( B 1 ,6 3 2 ) , y e t m o s t a ir lin e s c o n tin u e to c h a rg e a n a d d itio n a l $ 2 5 to $ 4 5 ( B 9 0 6 to B 1 ,6 3 2 ) p e r tic k e t fo r f u e l.

I n th e o p e n le tte r, it c la im e d th a t th e I n te r n a tio n a l A ir T tr a n s p o r t A s s o c ia tio n ’s o w n s o u rc e s h a d e s tim a te d a irlin e s’ fu e l b ills w o u ld fa ll th is y e a r b y $ 4 b illio n ( B 1 4 5 .0 8 b illio n ) .

U F T A A p o in te d o u t th a t th e s p e c ia l Y Q c o d e o n a irlin e tic k e ts w a s in tro d u c e d to a llo w a irlin e s to s u rc h a rg e w h e n th e re w a s a s u d d e n in c re a s e in o il p r ic e s . “ G e n e ra lly th e c o s t fo r th e f u e l s h o u ld a s s o o n a s c o n v e n ie n t b e in c lu d e d in th e g e n e r a l o p e r a tio n c o s t e .g . a ir f a r e (n o a ir- p la n e c a n in th e o p e n le tte r. “ H o w e v e r, a irlin e s c o n tin u e to ta lly s h a m e le s s to m is u s e th is tic k e tin g lo o p h o le a n d th u s m a n ip u la tin g th e tra n s p a re n c y o f th e tic k e t p r ic e . “ T h e ‘ta x b o x ’ o n th e tic k e ts h a s in c re a s in g ly b e c o m e a v e h ic le fo r v a r io u s e x tr a c h a rg e s n o t in c lu d e d in th e b a s ic a ir fa re e ith e r to d is to r t th e p r ic e tra n s p a re n c y o r p e rh a p s to s e r v e a s a lo o p h o le fo r ta x e v a “ H o w lo n g w ill th is c h a ra d e b e

Airlines are being asked big questions about oil prices falling while airfares are still rising. Photo: AFP A s o il h a s b e c o m e m o re a ffo rd a b le , q u e s tio n s h a v e b e e n a s k e d a s to w h y a re s o m e a irlin e s s till ta c k in g o n e x o rb ita n t f u e l s u rc h a rg e s o n to s o m e fa re s , e s p e c ia lly o n in te r n a tio n a l a w a rd tr a v e l.

I n its 2 0 1 5 fo re c a s t p u b lis h e d in D e c e m b e r, 2 0 1 4 , I A T A s a id , “ T h e in d u s tr y o u tlo o k is im p ro v in g .

T h e g lo b a l e c o n o m y c o n tin u e s to re c o v e r a n d th e fa ll in o il p r ic e s s h o u ld s tre n g th e n th e u p tu r n n e x t y e a r. W h ile w e s e e a irlin e s m a k i n g $ 2 5 b i l l i o n ( B 9 0 6 .7 9 b i l l i o n ) i n 2 0 1 5 , it is im p o r ta n t to re m e m b e r th a t th is is s till ju s t a 3 .2 p e r c e n t “ T h e in d u s tr y s to r y is la rg e ly p o s itiv e , b u t th e re a re a n u m b e r o f r is k s in to d a y ’s g lo b a l e n v iro n -

a n d s o m e w e a k re g io n a l e c o n o m ie s . le a v e m u c h ro o m fo r a d e te r io r a tio n in th e e x te rn a l e n v iro n m e n t b e fo re I A T A ’s D ire c to r G e n e r a l a n d C E “ S tro n g e r in d u s try p e rfo rm a n is g o o d n e w s fo r a ll a n d w ill h e g o v e rn m e n ts in th e ir o v e ra ll o je c tiv e to s tim u la te th e e c o n o m g ro w th n e e d e d to p u t th e im p a c t H o w e v e r, th is d o e lo w e r s u rc h a rg e s .

A s p o k e s p e r s o n A ir w a y s s a id , “ T h e f u h a s n e v e r re c o v e re d th p r ic e o v e r th e la s t fe w

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s n o t le a d to fo r B r itis h e l su rc h a rg e e ris e in f u e l y e a rs. T h e

c u r re n t d e c re a s e in f u e l p r ic e s d o e s n o t h a v e a n im m e d ia te , n o tic e a b le im p a c t o n o u r a irlin e g iv e n th a t o f th e ir f d o lla r h a a g a in s t th o ffs e ttin g

u e l. In a d s s tre n g th e e u ro a n d a n y s a v in g

d itio n , th e U S e n e d re c e n tly s te rlin g , p a r tly s th a t th e lo w e r

T h is d o e s n ’t re a lly e x p la in to c o n s u m e rs , w h o a re a w a re th a t c r u d e p r ic e s h a v e fa lle n 6 0 % , w h y s u rc h a rg e s c a n ’t b e lo w e re d .

It h a s b e e n a rg u e d th a t je t f u e l fo llo w s a d iffe re n t p a tte r n th a n c r u d e ; h o w e v e r, th e a v e ra g e g a llo n fo r h ig h -g r a d e a v ia tio n f u e l h a s a ls o d ro p p e d . T h e re ’s a ls o th e la rg e is s u e o f h e d g in g – m a n y a irlin e s h e d g e th e ir b e ts w h e n it c o m e s to f u e l,

B u t w h ile f u e l s u rc h a rg e s a re u n p o p u la r a n d m a n y c o n s u m e rs fe e l c h e a te d b y th e s u rc h a rg e s a n d re g a rd le s s o f w h a t a irlin e s c a ll th e fe e s , it d o e s n o t s e e m th a t s a v in g s w ill b e c o m in g to c o n s u m e rs a n y tim e s o o n .

W h ile a irlin e s lik e S o u th w e s t, U n ite d , T A M , L A N a n d J e tB lu e d o n ’t c h a rg e fu e l s u rc h a rg e s o n a w a rd s , m a n y d o . A n d s o m e a irlin e s ( V irg in A tla n tic a n d o th e rs) c h a rg e s u c h e x o rb ita n t fe e s it a lm o s t re n d e rs a w a rd tic k e ts u s e le s s .

S o m e a irlin e s h a v e n e v e r c h a rg e d fu e l s u rc h a rg e s . S o u th w e s t (W N ) fo r in s ta n c e . Ja p a n A irlin e s (JA L ) is a lm o s t a lo n e w h e n it lo w e re d f u e l s u rc h a rg e s w ith lo w e r o il p r ic e s .

H o w e v e r, th e q u e s tio n re m a in s w h e th e r th is w ill a c tu a lly m e a n c o n s u m e rs w ill p a y le s s fo r th e ir tic k e ts , o r w h e th e r th e c o s t w ill s im p ly b e tra n s fe r re d in to th e b a s e p r ic e ? If th e la tte r is th e c a s e , it m a tif th e y a re c la im in g a w a rd s it w ill b e s m ile s a ll a ro u n d .

A n drew J . Wood is a 2 4 - y ear v et eran T h ail an d h ot el ier an d t h e I m m ediat e P as t P res iden t of SK Å L I n t ern at ion al T h ail an d .

Holiday Inn wins gold at Andaman Hotelier T H E F O O D & B E V E R a g e te a m a t T h e H o lid a y I n n R e s o r t P h u k e t w o n th re e a w a rd s a t th e re c e n t A n d a m a n H o te lie r S h o w 2 0 1 5 , h e ld a t L im e lig h t A v e n u e in P h u k e t T o w nl a s t m o n th .

S ira W o n g p h im o l w o n th e p re s tig io u s g o ld m e d a l in th e C la s s ic B a r te n d e r C o n te s t fo r h is o u ts ta n d in g p in a c o la d a w h ile W ita w a t C h u m w o n g re c e iv e d a b ro n z e m e d a l in th e F la ir B a r te n d e r C o n te s t.

R e s o r t ba r i s t a C h o n t i c h a

u p in th e S ig n a tu re C o f fe e C o m p e titio n .

T h e A n d a m a n H o te lie r S h o w , w h ic h ra n f ro m S e p te m b e r 1 7 -1 9 , w a s h e ld to p ro m o te a n d d e v e lo p th e q u a lity la b o u r s k ills o f h o te l e m p lo y e e s a n d to p u s h P h u k e t to u ris m s ta n d a rd s to in te r n a tio n a l le v e ls .

T h e a c tiv itie s a n d c o m p e titio n s w e re d e s ig n e d to te a c h

Holiday Inn F&B medallists (from left) Witawat Chumwong, Chonticha Tabunjon and Sira Wongphimol hold up their trophies won at the Andaman Hotelier expo. e m p lo y e e s a n d m a n h o te ls a n d to u ris m n e w s k ills s o th e y n e w e x p e r ie n c e s e x h ib itio n , in o rd th e ir s k ills to in t le v e l a n d h e lp th e ir

a g e m e n t in b u sin e s s e s c o u ld g a in fro m th e e r to ra is e e r n a tio n a l b u sin e s s e s

a ttra fro m “ te a m to o u in th b e v e

c t a v a r ie ty o f to u r is ts a ll o v e r th e w o rld .

T h e la te s t a w a rd s o u r h a s re c e iv e d is te s tim o n y r d e d ic a tio n a n d p a s s io n e o u ts ta n d in g fo o d a n d ra g e s e r v ic e s w e p ro v id e

o f th e re s o r t’s e f fo r t in c re a ts a id W o lfg a n g M e u s b u rg e r, G e n e ra l M a n a g e r o f H o lid a y I n nR e s o r t P h u k e t.

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Pass the Vegemite please, mum THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

Chris Husted exeditor@classactmedia.co.th

News agencies went into a frenzy as the debate raged on whether or not Vegemite should be banned...

‘ Through the looking glass’ is a monthly column in which we will explore different cultural elements through various eyes around Phuket. If you have a suggestion or an idea please send it through to editor@classactmedia.co.th

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t couldn’t be true. The Australian national sandwich spread Vegemite had just been blamed for providing a means for pent-up aboriginal youths in remote communities to make home brew, and further deepen the hole of fiendish societal ills those communities faced through alcohol abuse.

Australia’s Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion initially exposed the tragic trend, describing Vegemite as a “precursor to misery” in many communities, where women were beaten and children neglected.

Mr Scullion described the iconic food as a “precursor to misery”, and pointed out that children in some communities were too hung over to go to school after drinking moonshine made with the concentrated yeast extract, reported The Sunday Mail.

News agencies went into a frenzy as the debate raged on whether or not Vegemite should be banned from Aboriginal “dry stations”, where alcohol had already been banned due to the scale of problems brought on by booze.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott, criticised for many policies and now deposed from office, made his stance clear: “The last thing I want to see is a Vegemite watch going on, because Vegemite, quite properly, is for most people a reasonably nutritious spread on your morning toast or on your sandwiches.”

Thankfully, days later, Vegemite manufacturer American conglomerate Mondelez International scientifically dismissed the possibility that “bathtubs of home brew” could be made using Vegemite.

“The autolysis process and subsequent yeast processing in the manufacture of Vegemite kills the yeast,” explained Mondelez spokesperson, Sandra Dal Maso said in a statement.

“As sugar and active yeast are two elements required in the brewing process, Vegemite cannot be fermented into alcohol,” she added.

But by that time the news had spread: Australia’s indigenous people suffer greatly at the hands of alcohol abuse.

According to a study by Scott Wilson, of the Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council of South Australia, aboriginals suffer from a significantly higher rate of alcohol abuse than any other demographic in the ethnically diverse country. In short, indigenous Australians are up to eight times more

likely to die due to alcohol than their peers.

The remote community at the centre of the Vegemite scare was on Mornington Island, in the Gulf of Carpentaria. That remote community is apparently no different.

Senator Scullion said he was told of the problem there during a trip there in May. Dr Berry Zondag of the Junkuri Laka Wellesley Islands Aboriginal Law, Justice and Governance Association, told the BBC that “alcohol-management plans” in action at the community were pushing problem drinking underground. To get around the government’s booze ban, islanders instead turned to home brews.

Sadly, and ironically, the Mornington Island community is one of 19 in Queensland where the state government has imposed alcohol restrictions on the grounds of improving people’s health.

As alcohol can be made from just about any food containing sugar and the right type of yeast, Dr Zondag is calling for individual alcohol licences to be issued with strict behavioural conditions attached.

What would be banned next, he asks: “Fruit juice? Sugar? Even Water? There are much more profound, serious questions”, he told the BBC. Meanwhile, John Boffa of the Northern Territory-based People’s Alcohol Action Coalition said that whatever solution was deemed appropriate for Mornington Island situation should not be considered a ‘final solution’.

“We’re talking about an isolated problem in a couple of communities around a very large nation, and a nation where there is a very large number of Aboriginal communities, and every community is different,” he said.

Phuang Malai: Thai Floral Garlands SIRINYA’S WORLD -

Dr Sirinya Pakditawan pakditawan@googlemail.com

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ne of the most beautiful and artful things in Thailand is the Phuang Malai (พวงมาลัย).

This is the Thai traditional garland which is the most common of all the country’s floral creations. These traditional garlands range from simple to highly complex arrangements and are placed as offerings on shrines, temples or are given to special guests as a sign of respect. What is more, the Malai is also frequently used on auspicious occasions.

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T h e T h a i g a rla n d s a re c re a te d b y

In the ‘Vine Malai’ the gar-

lands are arranged in a vine shape. A special Malai is the orchid one which means that only orchids are used to create the garland. In Thai culture, the Malai is commonly used as an offering, a gift or souvenir. Then there is Malai song chai (มาลัยสองชาย), this is when a traditional Thai garland is given to and draped around the neck of a person to emphasise the importance of that person. Finally, there is also the Malai chum rui (มาลัยชำาร่วย), which is a small garland given to people as a souvenir.

Thus, Malai chum rui may be compared to the lei in Hawaiian culture. Today, the Malai may also be a fashionable accessory (though many Thai people disapprove of it). In my opinion, it is the most versatile, elaborate and amazing Thai art form.

Yours, Sirinya

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The frugal highMercedes-Benz way star

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diesel-electric luxury alternative

TEST DRIVE John Lindgren john@carsanook.com

High efficiency motoring with plenty of power on tap when needed for swift and safe overtaking those (dead) slow vehicles hugging the right lane.

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his “Benz” E-Class isn’t like any MercedesBenz I’ve ever driven before because it’s so E like Electric, H like Hybrid and BlueTEC like Diesel.

Here we have the perfect marriage of a high-tech diesel engine and a compact electric motor providing effortless torque, stunning fuel economy, Greenpeace emissions levels and Mercedes-Benz prestige.

Design:

The architecture of the new E-Class displays a younger more dynamic yet elegant, classic Merc. The front end of the new E-Class has a more flowing aspect with the wedge-shaped bonnet merging into the radiator surrounded by the new LED headlamps as if cast in one piece. Sophisticated, yet sporty, powerful aesthetics and pure E-Class DNA. The side view boasts long flanks and the broad rear with horizontal LED tail lights add styling points like the sporty bumper integrated rectangular twin exhaust pipes. The cool 18-inch twin five-spoke alloys provide additional street cred.

Our demo unit is the maximum loaded, range topper E300 BlueTEC Hybrid AMG Dynamic. From the moment you step in, you know you are in for a fine treat and a great ride. The opulent interior boasts premium Nappa upholstery, soft touch trim elements and elegant high-gloss black ash wood trim.

On the centre of the dashboard a Cartier like square analogue clock, white face. A sign that you’re in a luxury motorcar. The coveted, ultra-premium Rolls Royce Ghost and Bentley GT also come with analogue dash-board timepieces, of course! The standard hightech features include a comprehensive multimedia and navigation system linked to a premium Harman Kardon Logic7 surround sound-system with 14 highperformance speakers. That’s private concert hall sound. More interior highlights; a panoramic sliding glass sun roof safety: nine airbags along with numerous safety features and lane departure assistance as standard make this E-Class a very safe vehicle.

Powertrain

The E300 BlueTec Hybrid’s power comes mainly from a 2.1 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel that pumps out 204 horse power mated to an electric motor producing another 27 hp.

Power is put to the wheels by a 7G-Tronic silky smooth transmission. Performance figures: 0-100 km/h in of 7.1 seconds. Top speed 242 km/h. Fuel consumption: 24 km/l. This beats the EcoCar 22 km/l rating. The vehicle’s carbon dioxide emission is 144 g/ km. The amazing range (fuel economy) of MercedesBenz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid was proven last year when British motoring editor Andrew Frankel drove the vehicle from Tangier in Morocco to Goodwood in the UK distance 1,968 km on one single tank or 80 liMercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid AMG Saloon Engine: 4-cylinder in-line 2.1 liter turbo diesel Power: 204hp Torque: 500Nm Electric motor power: 27hp Electric Motor torque: 280Nm Transmission: 7-speed automatic Average fuel consumption: 24 km/liter Top Speed: 242 km/h Price: B4.19 million (Estate variant, same price)

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tres of diesel! Try Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok. No problem, there’ll be enough juice to carry you all the way to Chiang Mai.

Driving impressions

Start engine. OK. “D” for drive. But where’s the gear lever? On the centre console? No! Mercedes E-Class relocated the gear selector from the usual centre location to the steering column stalk. Voila! R-N-D and P at your fingertips. Also on the column the Formula-One type “manual change” gear shift paddles.

On our Bangkok-Pattaya-Chanta-

buri-Trat test drive it proved to be a quiet, relaxed cruise, thanks to the combination of a four-pot BlueTEC diesel engine and the electric motor the drive.

High efficiency motoring with plenty of power on tap when needed for swift and safe overtaking those (dead) slow vehicles hugging the right lane. When braking, the regenerative braking system feeds surplus energy to the battery.

A fuel saving, battery charging Benz innovation.

Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid AMG package combines perfectly the efficiencies of both a (bluets) diesel engine and hybrid electric motor providing stellar fuel economy, sustainability, safety and luxurious comfort.

AMG: Aufrecht Melcher Grossaspach is the tuning arm of Mercedes-Benz.

The company was founded in 1967 by ex Mercedes-Benz engineer Hans-Werner Aufrecht and his business partner Erhard Melcher in the small German town named Grossaspach. The AMG acronym originates from the two partner’s family names and the town where it all began. www.mercedes-benz.co.th

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Vegetarian like a rock star Chara Revett editor@classactmedia.co.th

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t’s that time of year again, Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival is just around the corner. And by coincidence the world-famous event this year takes place in the middle of October, which happens to be World Vegetarian Awareness Month. In honour, celebration and awareness of the coinciding themes, Phuket’s Hard Rock Cafe has expanded its vegetarian offering, introducing dozens of delectible meatless options.

The limited-time expanded veggie menu features a diverse, internationally-themed offering, inspired by the diverse culinary customs spanning the planet, encompassing the best of the American Southwest, Moraccan, Medertanean and Asian flavours.

The Phuket News recently visited the Hard Rock Cafe in Patong for a tasting.

To be honest, we weren’t really sure what to expect as you don’t usually associate Hard Rock with healthy food.

Greeting us were General Manager Roberto Pettinau and Kitchen Manager Pitak Nammongkol, who had freshlyblended ultra-healthy juices to welcome us to the iconic establishment.

My favourite was the concoction of beetroot, orange and ginger. You could taste every flavour complementing each other finely, especially that sharp little tang of ginger and orange.

Some other fresh juices on the new menu include pear, cucumber and kale juice, and an apple and kale juice.

“From this month and beyond we want to invite locals and tourists to stop in. Some of the items on the vegetarian menu are strictly vegan, and our staff are pleased to advise customers which ones contain egg or dairy,” said Roberto, adding, “We’ll still be serving favourites from our

regular menu too. Our aim is to be accommodating and provide many choices,” explained Roberto.

Indeed, there are plenty of options on the new LT vegetarian menu, which features nine scrumptious dishes and three beverages to choose from.

After being seated like rock stars between a framed Fender and tribute to Jimmy, we proceeded to sample a few of their meatless burgers.

The first one on the plate was the Kefta Burger which consisted of a home made patty of patato, shitakes, portabellas, balsamic glaze, barley thyme and seasonings, topped with a sriracha hummus, arugula and tomato. I actually felt like I was eating a real burger, the patty exceptionally mouthwatering, rich in flavour.

Next, we delved into the Black Bean Burger, which was seasoned with sriracha hummus, arugula and tomato.

My colleague didn’t leave a crumb and highly recommends this one to those who like their bean protein.

Otherwise consider a wrap, which was next up on our tasting sample.

First, we embraced buffalo spiced fried cauliflower wrap, followed by a roasted squash and walnut pesto wrap. Both were absolutely amazing.

The texture of the squash was so nice and soft, one could literally srpead

it on a piece of bread. And the crispy cauliflower goes down pleasently with a side of guacomole and jalepenos. My colleague, who’s American, says it might as well have been a burrito back home.

Already starting to feel stuffed (like rock stars) we ended our tasting where one would typically begin, the salads.

There was a pear salad and a roasted beetroot and vegetables with kale.

Now honestly, I’m not a huge fan of beetroot, but today my tastebuds were particularly receptive to its rich burst of flavour finely infused with the baby spinach.

Chef Pitak reveals the secret, “The beetroot is slow roasted for three hours so that it gets that caramelized flavour with the other ingredients... ” A must try, whether you’re vegetarian or not!

Both salads were quite refreshing and leaving one feeling good and hearty. Chef Pitak explains that all of the ingredients are sourced locally, and as with all of the kitchen’s produce, undergo stringent quality assurance screening to comply with the high standards set forth by Hard Rock Headquarters.

Both my colleague and I agree, Hard Rock sure can do health and heartily for the hungry at that! I highly recommend everyone to go and try Hard Rock Cafe

Phuket’s new vegetarian menu, on offer throughout the month. And bring your appetite! For more information, visit www.hardrock.com/phuket

Hilton presents the best of the best Dalia Hilmi editor1@classactmedia.co.th

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ilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa recently presented the F&B Masters on September 17.

As part of the Hilton South East Asia & India F&B Masters 2015/2016 led

by Peter Simson, General Manager recently organised The F&B Master 2015, which was held across three disciplines: Bar, Culinary and Barista.

Three rounds of finals were staged at the hotel, country and a regional level.

The Phuket News attended the fabulous event to find out more about the winning categories.

The winners of each category are as follows: Khun Chalalai Saenkhan

– Barista Khun Chemean Prakong – Bar Khun Kanokwan Kraithep - Pastry Khun Weerawach Hattapanit - Culinary The competition itself focused on people development and showcasing the amazing talent across each category. All 22 candidates were required to create and show live cooking, making coffee and a cocktail of their signature which should match the concept

of hotel’s outlets.

The judging criteria included their skills and techniques, innovation and creativity, presentation, hygiene and safe working practices as well as time management.

A number of delicious dishes were also presented to members of the media and other guests, including cauliflower soup, Andaman king prawn curry and lime leaf; roasted lamb loin, fried black rice with egg white, buttered pumpkin

and carrot, asparagus, vanilla mash and a chocolate thyme sauce; raspberry mousse, vanilla and berry sponge, lychee emulsion and strawberry sauce; and deep-fried chocolate, lemon roll, tomato crème brulee and mango basil salsa. Each of the dishes were beautifully presented and were a fine example of the level of talent that each member possessed.

The F&B Masters is an internal competition that discovers and celebrates the extraordinary F&B talent within Hilton Worldwide properties across AsiaPacific. It is about people development and gives team members an opportunity to develop their skills and creativity in a variety of food and beverage disciplines that they are passionate about. thephuketnews

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015

It’s a Shore Thing Exploring Indigo Pearl’s dazzling new oceanfront buffet

Dalia Hilmi editor1@classactmedia.co.th

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he latest incarnation of a Phuketian beach club combines elements of calm and serenity, yet it is something wholly different.

Contrary to what many believe, there are still many parts of Phuket that are relatively untouched despite being a popular holiday destination.

This includes a quiet little corner on the north of the island, where Indigo Peal has launched its very own chic beach club restaurant.

The team behind Indigo Peal injected some much-needed cool into a manmade beach just a few stones throw away from the idyllic five-star resort.

For the perfect position to gaze at the Andaman Sea, head to Phuket’s west coast early evening just as the sun sets. Here you can enjoy a glorious barbecue buffet at Shore Thing from 7pm – 10pm along with a tasty bottle of wine or two.

The Phuket News recently paid a trip to the venue to sample the restaurant’s hot new buffet. Set on the man-made beach, the area is set up with a few tables and chairs underneath large umbrellas, giving the venue an intimate and romantic feel; the perfect place to relax and unwind with an evening cocktail.

Once we were greeted by the restaurant’s warm and friendly staff, we were taken to our table where we had the option of looking through the sparkling cocktail menu.

The buffet itself is located a few metres away, where guests can choose

Thai Iron Chef mixes tradition with style Saroj Kueprasertkij editor@classactmedia.co.th

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he Phuket Andaman Hotelier trade show at Limelight Avenue in Phuket Town kicked off on September 17, with hundreds of trade booths on display and a busy programme of special events.

Among the key events was T hai Iron Chef Chumpol Jangprai creating a new signature dish for the island to help put Phuket on the Unesco culinary map.

The Phuket signature dish that Chef Chumpol created was the “7 color lobster Phuket Noodles (Mee)”.

“The reason that I created this dish is because Phuket is well known for its Chinese-Thai heritage (Baba),” Chef Chupol told The Phuket News.

“I combined this with the authenticity of local seafood from the beautiful sea to create the overall dish.”

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Phuket’s local traditions and taste.

The secret of Phuket’s signature dish is a specially created curry sauce, combined with a curry paste, local herbs and spice, alongside the delicious lobster, then ser ved with Thai traditional noodles (Khanom Jeen).

from an intoxicating mix of fresh local seafood and meats such as beef and chicken.

The chefs will then cook this to your desire at the live cooking station.

We had a generous option of a baked potato, corn on the cob, and stir-fried vegetables to go on the side.

The seafood selection was impeccable. From the lobster to the tender fish massaman curry to the tuna steak to the snapper, everything was consistently fresh and flavoursome. There is something magical about digging your toes into the soft sand merely steps from the sea as you crack open a lobster

tail and take a refreshing sip of your margarita served in an attractive tall martini glass.

Then comes the best bit: the large salad buffet. Here you can choose from a lentil and vegetable salad; pasta salad; bruschetta; chargrilled vegetables; potato salad with crispy bacon; as well as your traditional salad trimmings.

There was also an appetising selection of home-made fresh breads.

The variety of salads were refreshing and a nice treat alongside the meaty buffet.

Overall it’s clear that Shore Thing is making a concerted effort to separate itself from the competition by offering more of a romantic dinnertime entertainment venue and placing an emphasis on first-class food, drinks and service. Shore Thing is the eigth dining establishment to be added to a list of already stunning eatery options at the five-start resort. No matter where guests choose to dine, they won’t be left disappointed and Shore Thing adds a whole new dimension to the creative list of venues.

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Revamping your daily work out

Sate-of-the-art training studio launches popular hot yoga programme Dalia Hilmi editor1@classactmedia.co.th

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f you’re looking for an affordable, laid back, stylish venue to work out in, then look no further than Action Point Fitness Club in Rawai.

This club, which has been open for around two years, is the perfect place to re-evaluate your health and fitness, whether you’re a long-term resident or looking for a quick and effective way to revamp your lifestyle.

“We offer a great detox programme, cross-fit strength and condition training, weight training, squash, massages, and now, hot yoga,” Paul Welchar, CEO of the club, told The Phuket News in a recent interview.

Members also have access to the rooftop’s aqua-aerobics pool, steam

room, ice-bath as well as one of the most exciting hot yoga salas around.

Bikram Yoga is the latest class to be added to the list of activities one can partake in at the modernised health club. For anyone that may not know, Bikram Yoga is practiced in a room heated between 38 – 40 degrees Celsius.

“It’s intense,” says Anthony McCullough, a licensed yoga instructor, who hails from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. “The heat loosens up your muscles, which allows you to stretch further down your cord. The heat also increases

heart rate and blood flow circulation, so you sweat more, your skin looks nicer, cleaner and healthier. It’s like giving your body an oil change.

“At the moment we are offering a beginner class, so it doesn’t matter if you’ve never done it before, or if you have a broken limb, or if you have diabetes for example, anyone can join in and attempt at least one of the classes.

“It doesn’t ever get easier, you just get better at it. At the end of the 90 minutes, you just feel amazing. It releases all those endorphins. We hold postures between 10 and 60 seconds.”

The yoga class is great for detox.

It helps your kidneys and liver function better. According to Anthony, the class is also great for rehab following surgery, or if you simply want to lose weight.

“It works every single part of your body,” explains Anthony.

Anthony has been teaching for just over two years and has been practicing for even longer. Following a teaching programme in Los Angeles, California, Anthony started teaching all over the world. He now works full time at Action Point and has brought his solid knowledge and experience to the exciting programme.

The club also has a restaurant and bar serving everything from raw and health foods through to Thai and Western cuisine.

Paul comes from a developer background, and is now the only owner of the health club. Although he says he is not technically from a fitness background, he still maintains a healthy lifestyle and offers personal training.

“We have a multitude of activities.

We offer a beautiful sea view, access to a swimming pool and jacuzzi.

“We have so much to offer in the whole complex. The quality of the equip-

ment is second to none.

“People have the option of paying as they go depending on which class they would like to do,” Paul explains.

Currently the club is offering a special promotion due to the fact it has recently kicked off the brand new hot yoga class. With a yoga membership, guests will have free access to the gym and swimming pool.

There are also 12 boutique hotels rooms located only a few steps away.

These are perfect for anyone looking to sign up to one of the programmes, such as the weight loss option where guests are offered an all-inclusive package, which includes a low-calorie based meal plan.

With over 700 members, the club is growing fast. And with such a diverse and stimulating number of activities on offer, guests can be assured that they’re training in a state-of-the-art facility with the option of unwinding in a truly relaxing atmosphere. Whether you’re local, or flying in from half a world away, the Action Point family today can help anyone looking to change their life.

For more information visit phuketactionpoint.asia

The fabulous rooftop terrace where members can relax and unwind with a healthy meal or smoothie. thephuketnews

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2015

Shakespeare like never before!

Joel Adams editor@classactmedia.co.th

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illiam Shakespeare: how much do we, the members of the 21st century, really appreciate the plump fruit of Shakespeare’s productive loins? Come and find out. Join us at the Green Man on Saturday, October 17, at 6pm.

Theatrix, in partnership with HeadStart International School, is launching Outta the Box Classics with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), a rollicking ride through all the works of the Bard in 97 minutes more or less. So don’t miss it! You can get tickets through The Phuket News at Ticket Master, at HeadStart International School, at the Green Man Pub itself, and at Oasis Ed. in Rawai, and they’re only B150. Seats are limited so don’t delay, buy your ticket today.

I, Joel Adams, a fairly recent arrival on the island and a confessed addict to everything theatrical, felt there needed to be more good live theatre here. So when thinking about how to encourage that, I realised, ‘What better audience to start with than young people?’

Outta the Box Classics was born in my desire

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ome of the biggest names in music and politics from Beyonce to European prime ministers rallied on September 26 in a concert aimed at mobilising action to eradicate extreme poverty.

Before thousands of people in New York’s Central Park and a far greater audience on television, the Global Citizen Festival sought to use entertainment to broaden support for new United Nations development goals.

Beyonce, playing just her second concert this year, was the top attraction for many fans who obtained tickets not by paying but by committing to activism ranging from writing letters to volunteering.

Other performers included rock veterans Pearl Jam and Coldplay, fresh English pop sensation Ed Sheeran, socially conscious rapper Common and – in an effort to raise the profile of the festival in India – leading Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan.

Beyonce closed an energetic set by welcoming to the @thephuketnews

stage a surprise guest she hugged warmly – Michelle Obama.

The US first lady encouraged the audience to use social media to campaign on behalf of the estimated 62 million girls worldwide who are not in school.

“They deserve the same chances to get an education as my daughters and your daughters and all of our children,” she said.

“And make no mistake about it – giving them that chance is at the core of our work to end global poverty.”

The UN endorsed a goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 – in part by focusing on opportunities for girls, an investment with sweeping consequences for families’ futures. Like many festivals, the concert thrived on musical surprises. Pearl Jam brought back to stage Beyonce for Bob Marley’s inspirational Redemption Song, which segued to a video of late anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela urging a fight against poverty.

Beyonce put on a crowdrousing show of dance pop

with an emphasis on her feminist themes but performed an unlikely acoustic duet with Sheeran of Drunk in Love, which she usually sings with husband Jay Z. Pop st a rlet A r ia n a Grande joined Coldplay, while Common’s hard-charging hip-hop set merged into Every Breath You Take as a bearded Sting suddenly appeared.

Taking the microphone in between pop sta rs, the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai dramatized the plight of girls who want to go to school.

The 18-year-old Pakistani, who was shot in 2012 for defying a Taliban ban on education, said that the world did not lack money.

“It is a book and a pen that can change the life of a child; it is not a gun.”

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio urged the world also to reach a deal on climate change, warning that rising temperatures and disasters risked making poverty all the more daunting.

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to give English-speaking students a taste of the classics in a fun and engaging way. We plan to present two or three plays a year that will be action-packed and interactive while still being educational. But don’t get scared off by the ‘educational’ part; theatre must be, above all, entertaining or we wouldn’t attend.

And we think you are going to have the time of your life watching this wild and wacky show since we are having such a good time performing it.

My goal is to make Shakespeare and other classics accessible and fun and to help young people get a taste for live theatre. Once you catch the theatre bug, there’s no getting rid of it; it will be a lasting and unparalleled joy and pleasure for you.

We recommend the show for adults and kids, age nine and up. After the play we would love to meet you in the pub and restaurant where we can answer

questions and just get to know each other better.

The play will be performed again on a larger scale around March, 2016, at the new HeadStart School, so if you miss it this time, you can catch it later. We are also open to invitations to perform this and other plays, including improv evenings, at your venue if you so desire.

Write us, call us or talk to us about it.

Class Act Media are proud sponsors of the event.

For more information email theatrixphuket@gmail.com or call 093 6490066

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Luca Cini, A Wine Story; Dawid Koegelenberg, Paresa Phuket; Brice Borin, Regent Cape Panwa.

Peter Jones of The Chava Resort and Laura Latino.

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An exceptional tasting of the 20 top labels from 16 different Italian and French wineries was held at Acqua Restaurant in Kalim on September 25, 2015. Hosted

by Luca Cinì, of A Wine Story in Boat Avenue at Cherng Talay, and Global Vineyard of Bangkok, importer and distributor.

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It was a busy day at Boat Arcade on Saturday (September 26), where many people attended an investment seminar entitled "Retire rich and young with Paul".

The future faces of Phuket football get ready for match.

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Members of the media from Phuket and Chiang Mai recently took part in a defensive driving course at Honda Safety Driving Center, on the outskirts of Bangkok. @thephuketnews

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FRIDAYS WINE & TAPAS Imagine yourself sitting 50 metres above sea level and gazing out over an amazing sunset while sipping on a ginger & lemongrass martini and enjoying the unique sophisticated city lifestyle ambiance of Phuket. Every Friday ‘ All ou can at Tapas, with free flow of selected beverages at B1,390 net from 7 – 10pm. Get 30 per cent discount on selected beverages from 5.30-6.30pm everyday. Located at Vanilla Sky Bar, Cape Sienna Hotel, Kamala 076-337300.

Every Saturday night, Num Noi Singpatong, the head trainer and owner of Singpatong + Sitnumnoi g m in atong Beach, hosts an elite fight series Suk Singpatong Sitnumnoi Saturda fight night” at Patong Boxing Stadium (Sai Nam Yen oad , where top international and Thai fighters compete. Visit patongboxingstadium.com for more info. Proudly supported by Class Act Media. Remark: Free transportation in Patong, Karon, Kata areas when requested in advance.

Please call +66 87 383 3364 or +66 76 345 578 to arrange the transportation before 12pm of each Saturda after the pa ment is confirmed.

0876282719 www.patongboxingstadium.com, singpatong@gmail.com.

Indian Curry Night on Fridays Come to Navrang Mahal in Karon Sea Sands Resort & Spa for an authentic Indian Feast every Friday in Karon Beach. Try out our delicious Aloo Tikki, Samosas, Chicken Tandoori, Aloo Gobi, Navrang Korma, Butter Chicken, Lamb Vindaloo, Naan, Rice, Salads, Chutneys / Achars, Pistachio Ice Cream, Gulah Jamun, Fruits. For only 399/- nett and special reduced prices on drinks. Contact: : 076-286464 Ext 4.

Organised by Phuket Soccer Schools(PSS).

Club teams from Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Chinag Mai, Koh Samui and Phuket are entering U8/U10/U12/U14 squads. For more information about Phuket Soccer Schools please visit www.phuketsoccerschools.com or email us at info@phuketsoccerschools.com Proundly support by The Phuket News TV & L i v e 8 9 .5 .

ire o e art a Natai Beach Resort, Phang-Nga Mussels night @ Shakers 1.2kg mussels served with french fries your choice, your style: nature, mariniere, provencale, garlic & cream or Thai style Reservation recommended B295 baht P.P., shakersphuket@ gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

Visit the immaculate beaches of Natai for a relaxing evening in the irefl ounge at atai Beach Resort & Spa, Phang-Nga. Take advantage of our luxurious offerings on a tropical beach paradise set on the golden sands of Natai Beach.

Stay for 3 days and 2 nights and take advantage of the lounge party, largest swimming pool in Natai and the award winning Maikhao Spa. Address : 55 Moo 6, Kok Kloi Takuathung, Phang Nga, Email : natairsvn@maikhaodream.com, Phone : 076 371 321.

11th Annual Turtle Run “Run for the Turtles” Every year the foundation organizes a “Fun Run” to raise awareness for the turtles, this year is our 11th year. Runners will run around “Pru Jet Sun” lake next to the hotel. More information go to our Mai Khao Marine Turtle Foundation Facebook page or www.maikhaomarineturtlefoundation.org ,TEL: 083 391 5869. Proudly supported by L i v e 8 9 .5 .

The competition at 9pm Expat Sports Bar at the Expat Hotel Soi Taipan Patong. See map at www.expathotel.com

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Bollywood Phuket’s Weekend Special Indian Lunch Set Come and en o the authentic flavours of ndia b indulging in our weekend’ s special lunch set for only B399+ per person between 11am-3pm. Menu includes 3 starters, 1 Roti/Naan, 1 Rice dish, 1 portion Lentils, 2 Curries, and a Dessert served with Indian tea (of your choice)! All for just B399+ per person For more info please call 076 304 034.

Willy Monfret at Illuzion Leading role on “Right Thru Me” by “Nicki Mminaj” over 57 mln views on youtube. Contact 076 683 030. Email mohamed@illuzionphuket.com

Enjoy our sumptuous brunch featuring a lavish spread of international delicacies with a variety of live stations, roasts, a casual seafood BBQ, freshly shucked Fin de Claire oysters, a pasta station, wood fired pi as and a children s food corner plus our free flow selected beverage stations. With pool access and a Camp Hyatt kids club, starting at B1,500++ per person. For more details and reservations, call 076 231 516 fnb.phuhp@hyatt.com.

BBQ at Expat Hotel Time 8pm, Expat Sports Bar, Expat Hotel, Soi Taipan, Patong. www.expatsportsbar.com

6pm – 11pm: beef, pork, chicken, burgers, sausages, prawns & squids, salad buffet, choice of potatoes & sauces, bread, buns & garlic bread Reservation recommended 350 baht P.P., shakersphuket@gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

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Toastmasters Phuket Looking to develop your public speaking and leadership skills? Ignite your career? Join Toastmasters Phuket and start making yourself a leader today! Invitation only. Contact Jason on 086 479 7471 for more info.

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All you can eat Sunday Roast Buffet Beef, ork amb Cauliflower, Broccoli, Peas, Carrots, Fried mushrooms, Grilled Tomatoes – Yorkshire pudding – Roasted Potatoes, Mashed Potatoes – Gravey, Mushroom sauce, Mint Sauce. Reservation Recommended 350 baht P.P., shakersphuket@gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

Sunday roast at Gallery Cafe By Pinky @ new Chalong branch

Pool Competition at Expat Sports Bar

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CASUAL BBQ SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE POOL BAR AT HYATT REGENCY 3rd National Youth Football Tournament

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Every Sunday from 12pm and all-day brunch and dinner every day from 7am-10pm.

0891037000 FB : Gallerycafe by pinky, thegallerycafe@yahoo.com, 089 103 7000.

VNEA Pool Leagues Season 3 If you like playing pool, meeting new people and looking to sharpen your 8 ball skills. Then this is your opportunity to be a part of the biggest & most exciting pool league in the world.

Winning team wins a trip to Vegas to play at the VNEA Las Vegas. All expenses paid.If you have any questions Contact us on www.facebook.com/vnea phuket, Tel : 085 797 0202 (Thai), 085 797 0002 (English). Email: info@ thailandpooltables.com. Proundly support by Live 89.5.

Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach Lunch or dinner served from 2pm. Your choice of either roast beef, chicken, loin of pork or leg of lamb served with roast and boiled potatoes, three fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.

Only B320 per person which includes a free glass of house red or white. Opposite Centara Karon Resort. See otools-phuket.com.

All you can eat BBQ Ribs night 6pm – 11pm: All you can eat BBQ ribs served with salad buffet, potato salad & choice of sauces. Reservation recommended 295 baht P.P., shakersphuket@gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

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Free Somtam every Thursday T ST restaurant and bar offering free Somtam (papa a salad if ou bring this ad.

Purchase with another dish and limiit 1 /person/week More infomations call: 097 047 7822 tast gmail.com acebook.com tast .

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bringing together the largest range of cigars and other luxury lifestyle products to one location in Asia. Held at Royal Phuket Marina, the three da vent will attract some of the world’ s leading manufacturers and suppliers of luxury lifestyle goods from all over the region.

For more infomation please visit apcwl.com. roudl support b ive 9.5.

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eonardo errari olunteer at HBGT will get into the ring and dispute for glor . n o a delicious four course dinner and freel flowing beverages.Tickets 3,500 THB, booking essential please contact 076-278-146 or info@ phukethasbeengoodtous.org. roudl support b ive 9.5 and The huket ews T . ddress : Outrigger Laguna Phuket.

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11 OCT Thavorn Beach Village Resort & Spa

Starwood Hotels ‘Run to Give 2015’ Charity The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort and The Naka Island, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Phuket will hold their annual Starwood Charity run 2015 ‘ Run to Give at Bang ad um. ntr for the 10 km. race is 350 THB per runner and 250 THB per runner for the 3.5km. ntr is open to all gender and age-groups. All levels of runners may join, come fancy dress to win special accommodation pri es. or more information, visit facebook.com starwoodruntogive. roudl supported b ive 89.5.

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Les Diables presents DIVAS & DEVILS show of music s finest shows and performances with the S B S touch. Tickets THB 2,500 per person with star inspired food and a half bottle.Come as a star or ust who ou are.

Tickets on sale now, Peter - 081 935 0454, Toon 089 481 7852.

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17 OCT The race that stops a nation.

Theatrix Group and HeadStart International School, with the kind sponsorship of Class Act Media, will present the initial play from Outta the Bo Classics at the Green Man ub awai,The Complete Works of William Shakespeare ( bridged evised a fast paced, interactive, rollicking and hilarious romp through all the Bard’ s work in only 90 minutes, more or less. Look for its debut in ctober. ecommend rating G 9.

Ticket 150 THB, book now on Ticket Master or call 093-6490066.

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Melbourne Cup brunch H att egenc Phuket Resort, Kamala, in support of The Good Shepherd. Dress code - At the races, venue is air conditioned. Starts at 9am till late. Tickets at THB 2,200 nett per person, inclusive of brunch a hour beverage package. or more details call 0 6 231 23 e t 5106. roudl supported b ive 9.5 who will be there broadcasting .

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5 hours of non stop sport fisihing, held offshore” around the Similan Islands. As always the prize monies offered are the largest in Asia. ri es include fishing trips, tackle, limited edition prints, and much more. Man boats alread confirmed, including teams from ustralia, Canada, Germany, USA, Hong Kong, the UK and Singapore. For further details please contact Warren Crowe +66 (0) 812704291 or Andy Bright +66 (0) 62 399 , info phuketgamefishingclub.com roudl supported b The Phuket News.

EVERY DAY Great Mexican, Thai and Flamegrilled Burgers in a beautiful setting!

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KATA HOT YOGA Now 3 classes daily. 9am then 5:15pm and 7:15pm classes are 90 minutes. Kata Yoga the most popular yoga in Phuket for men and women. t is the best work out ever, getting strong and fle ible, full of vitalit , t will make ou ver happ and it shows, ou will walk with a big smile on your face, feeling good. Open everyday, right at the beach, ata Beach, ou got to tr , warning: very addictive, once you start you keep coming, you never want to stop, 217 khoktanod road kata beach phuket 3100, 0 6 605 950, www.katahotyoga.com.

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Halloween party of the year. Dress up in your most sinful costume and check in to the Creepy Pier Night Halloween.If you dare, join us for a night of mysterious, ghostly encounters and ghoulish grooves b live s, ire performers, Halloween decorations, Spook ntertainment.

Spinning a night from 6:00pm to 0:00am. Contact 063 064 0661.

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Celebrities from huket will clash all in the name of a good cause. ason Beavan GM of Class Act Media, Kim Steppe - GM of Blue lephant estaurant, a eshark irector of Mkt & Op at Royal Phuket Marina and

If you have time this month get down to Sea Breeze located in Royal Phuket Marina. Open 9am to 10pm everyday serving home-made me ican specialties, flame grilled burgers and Thai specials ll sport available shown live, Contact eservations, info seabree erpm.com, 076 360 806.

KATA HOT YOGA FOR EVERYBODY Open every day, 3 classes daily: 9 a.m in the morning, then 5.15 p.m afternoon and 7.15 p.m evening. Men and women all ages, just come, you will love it. work out and stretch. Tone your muscles, lose fat, get in shape, and feel good.

See you in yoga class soon. Address : 217 khoktanod road kata beach phuket 3100, 0 6 605 950, www.katahotyoga.com.

Thai Cooking Class at Bubbles Restaurant Refresh your culinary skills and discover an authentic Thai local e perience b learning how to cook the local dishes, exploring a unique Fisherman’ s market and enjoying lots of delightful recipes and cooking tips along the way. There are 2 packages to choose from, half-day & full-day, start from THB 2,000/person. Please call or 076 231 999 or h8109@accor.com.

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VACANCIES FOR PROPERTY

• Sales representative

Good in Chinese and English, Experience in real estate sales.

• Sales Staff at booth good in English.

Contact: Kaew, kaew@agtropical.com, Phone: 094 807 3434.

PHUKET BEACH RESORT

LE MERIDIEN PHUKET BEACH RESORT

On a secluded cove against a canvas of sand and sea, we offer bold new discoveries with our top-rate facilities for land and water adventures, world-class spa, inspired cuisine, and forward-thinking services that exceed our guests' desires.

Vacant Positions

EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF LE MERIDIEN PHUKET BEACH RESORT 29 Soi Karon Nui, Karon, Muang, Phuket 83100 Tel. 076-370-100, Fax. 076-340-479 Website: www.lemeridienphuketbeachresort.com Email: recruitment.phuketbeach@lemeridien.com Email: manit.pimparien@lemeridien.com

F&B Outlets Manager Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa, Phuket is looking for F&B Outlets Manager.

Position Overview: Primarily responsible for the leadership of all public dining outlets. Ensures overall guest satisfaction. Manage all aspects of the Food & Bev. Outlet(s) including Restaurant and Bar in accordance with company’s health & safety standards.

Position Requirements: Minimum of two years supervisory experience in a full service four-five star restaurant preferred. Possesses strong leadership and motivational skills. Possesses strong knowledge of beverage cost control procedures, wines and spirits. Possesses food knowledge in various cuisines and fine dining food service styles. Computer literate with high proficiency in POS, inventory control and spreadsheet applications and word processing. Possesses strong training skills.

Work permit will be provided.

Please send your CV to hrbangtao@oceanresortgroup.net or call 076 270688. @thephuketnews

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Wyndham Vacation Ownership welcomes CLUB WYNDHAM ASIA to Phuket in 2015. Are you a results-driven, self-motivated individual with a commitment to delivering an exceptional experience?

Register your interest in working for CLUB WYNDHAM ASIA’s very first operations in the South East Asia region.

We are currently seeking EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for the following positions based in Phuket, Thailand:

• SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE – Promoting a results driven sales culture • SALES EXECUTIVES (fluent in English and either Thai, Mandarin or Bahasa) – Selling the Wyndham Vacation Ownership product

• MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES – Responsible for attracting members of the public to attend a sales presentation

• RESORT SERVICE EXECUTIVES – Providing concierge style service to our

guests and giving them the opportunity to attend a sales presentation

• CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR – Sales administration support • RECEPTIONIST – Looking after the front desk of our sales office • GUEST ATTENDANT – Providing our sales guests with refreshments during sales presentations

• KIDS CLUB ATTENDANT –Looking after our sales guests’ children during a sales presentation As part of team Wyndham, you will be rewarded and recognised for your achievements with:

• GLOBAL CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES • EXCELLENT COMPANY BENEFITS • PLUS amazing opportunities for our top performing employees, in past years this has included trips to Bora Bora, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Vietnam, and Maldives. Next year’s trip will visit Hong Kong and China!

If you are outgoing, motivated and passionate about holidays then register your interest for one of the above roles by sending your curriculum vitae to Human Resources at hr@wyn.com.

PRODUCT TESTING & QUALITY CONTROL We are looking for young smart people who are enthusiastic about technology and enjoy working collaboratively towards a common goal — to deliver high quality IoT products and services.

Profile Requirements:

• Creativity, imagination, meticulous work habits • Good team player • Good skills in IT, deep knowledge of mobile app and device management (Apple, Android, etc) • Basic understanding of content management systems, data structures, and algorithm designs • Thai Nationals only – must speak English • You live in Phuket

Please submit send your application to Graeme, at contact@artplusplus.net and ask for the detailed Mission.

Tel 076-367566, 084-6898844

Class Act Media is Southern Thailand’ s most comprehensive media company, incorporating Phuket’ s leading English-language newspaper The Phuket News, Russian-language newspaper Novosti Phuketa, Phuket’ s leading English radio station Live 8 9.5 , the English-language Phuket News TV and a host of publications and services including The Phuket Colouring Book and Phuket Ticket Master.

Class Act Media is Southern Thailand’ s most comprehensive media company, incorporating Phuket’ s leading English-language newspaper The Phuket News, Russian-language newspaper Novosti Phuketa, Phuket’ s leading English radio station Live 8 9.5 , the English-language Phuket News TV and a host of publications and services including The Phuket Colouring Book and Phuket Ticket Master.

Class ct Media is southern Thailand s most comprehensive media compan , incorporating Phuket’ s leading English newspaper ‘ The Phuket News’ , Russian language newspaper ' Novosti Phuketa' , huket s leading nglish radio station ‘ Live 8 9.5 ’ , huket nglish T ' Phuket News TV' and a host of publications services including ‘ The Phuket Colouring b ook’ & ‘ Phuket Ticket Master’ .

RADIO/TV JOURNALIST/PRESENTER

Chinese Editor

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

Class Act Media is looking for a young and dynamic presenter for our radio and TV portals in Phuket. LIVE 89.5 is the leading English-speaking radio station and Phuket News TV is the island’ s leading digital TV portal. Here’ s our wishlist for the ideal applicant: you’ ll need a good command of written and spoken English you’ ll need to know the basics of acquiring and preparing news you’ ll need to be comfortable in front of a camera you’ ll need to be comfortable in front of a radio microphone Thais and foreigners welcome to apply

Responsib ilities:

Class Act Media seeks a Chinese Editor to head up our new publication The Phuket News (Chinese), a Chinese-language newspaper for Southern Thailand. The position is based in Phuket.

Qualifications:

Be a native Chinese speaker with strong nglish communication skills.

This role would suit someone with a strong editing, writing, and manage ment background, preferably in newspapers though those with magazine experience will also be considered. deall , candidates will have first hand knowledge of Thailand and its current affairs, culture and politics, but applicants with a strong connection to Asia are also welcome to apply.

We’ ll provide training for the right person. ( and all the other stuff) Interested candidates are invited to send their applications, with full resume, in English indicating qualifications, experience, recent photo and expected salary.Apply online at thephuketnews.com/j ob .php

nterested candidates are invited to send their applications, with full resume, in English indicating qualifications, experience, recent photo and expected salary.Apply online at thephuketnews.com/j ob .php

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Thai or Expat.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills in Thai and English.

Highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude.

Works well under pressure and has a will to succeed.

We offer:

Competitive salar , bonuses and travel e penses.

We offer:

A friendly work environment, 5-day work week (8.30am-6pm), competitive salary, local health insurance, work-related travel expenses, time in lieu for overtime, and the chance to live and experience a great part of the world, while also furthering your career. The position is open to both foreign and Thai nationals, but you must be a native Chinese speaker. For foreigners, a work permit and visa will be provided.

99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 Fax: 076 612 553

Qualifications:

Class Act Media Co., Ltd.

99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 Fax: 076 612 553

friendl work environment.

Social securit paid b the compan . cellent career progress opportunities.

Interested candidates are invited to send application with full resume, in English, indicating qualifications, experience, recent photo and expected salary.

Apply online at thephuketnews.com/job.php

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BOATS & YACHTS Marine Surveyors

Andaman Maritime Services (AMS) conduct Pre-purchase, Insurance & Flag State Surveys.

Buying a boat? Boat owner? AMS has the services you need. Anthony , 81/18 Moo. 6, T.Kathu, A.Kathu, Phuket, Thailand 83120 , anthony@ams-sea.com, 081 893 9985, www.ams-sea.com

3 .1 RIB Yacht tender dinghy

3.1m Stingray RIB with 9.9hp 4 stroke Suzuki outboard, storage cover, fuel tank etc. Great size yacht tender dinghy, as new 140,000b, Price : 140,000, sc@ acronautic.com, 0898734044.

3 3 /F Gulf Craft W/A

Two suzuki 225 HP outboards - only 300 hours, custom made RIB-dinghy with small outboard, engine electronics and hydraulics, ray marine GPS/radar/ depth sounder, many extras. 3,850,000. THB, 089 873 3713.

4 .1M/4 0 HP RIB, 0 9/20 14 AS NEW!

Bought in sept. 2014,14hrs only! suzuki engine+boat under warranty (suzuki phuket). bimini+trailer+tube covers.

0935840565 (rus/eng) 0987086632 (fr/eng, 350,000 thb,)

Silver Princess Yacht PC5 3 0

A 53 ft Power Catamaran by Silver Princess Yachts. Beautiful design, compact yacht with space & modern interior. Dimensions: 53 ft length, 21 ft beam, 4 ft draft, 50 passengers, 22,000,000 THB, Sonny, 669 8810 5024, www.silver-princess. com, sonny@silver-princess.com

CAR FOR SALE

CAR FOR SALE 20 12 Porsche Cayenne S Hyb rid

Company Cars For Sale - AS NEW

ALL Cars Automat All low mileage(20-30 Tkm). All 2013 Models 1.Honda City 395.000 2.Honda Brio 349.000 3.Suzuki Swift 349.000 4.Nissan Almera 349.000 5.Honda Freed 639.000 6.Chevrolet Trailblazer LTZ 949.000 7.Nissan X Trail 779.000 All cars in top condition, with leather interior. Contact 0867479292 or 0819705204.

Toyota Fortuner Turb o Diesel

FORTUNER AUTO Turbo Diesel 105000Km. Metal. Grey One Farang Owner Toyota Service History. Bar Front and Back, Excellent condition Blue Book Rego and insurance to May 2016 Going Oversea, Price : 695,000 THB, Andre Acca, andre.acca@hotmail.fr, 0819794547.

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5 7 , 0 0 0 k m s . One owner since new.

Regularly serviced by Honda. Tax and Insurance until the end of June and available now at right offer.Reduced by 40,000bht, Price : REDUCED to 330,000bht o.n.o, Andy +66846909144, andysmalster@gmail.com

Everest 4 WD Quick Sale

10+yrs but mechanically drives and looks great. Manual. Only B450,000 or offers above 400k considered for fast sale, B450,000 THB, peterh@asianwind.biz, 081- 8926710.

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Powerful 380HP, Full Option: Bose Sound, Pano roof, Navigator Map. etc. Immaculate condition, no accident, low mileage, one owner, Price : 4,500,000 THB, Phone 086-2806526.

Sub aru Forester X T Turb o for sale

For sale Subaru Forester 2.0 X T AWD CVT. 240 hp, auto light control and wiper control (rainy). crossover. Push start, xenon, rain sensor, ABS, air bags, electro seats, reversing camera, TV / C M 3 SB H DVD- VIDEO, ESP, separate climate control, cruise control, regulation steering, EBD, hatch, X -mode, acceleration to 100 km\ h until 7 seconds, electric trunk, number plate for present)), kamila.sema@icloud.com, 0824133707.

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CAR FOR SALE 20 12 Toyota Fortuna 24 ,0 0 0 km

2012 Pearl white Toyota Fortuna For Sale. 3.0 D4D VN Turbo Great condition- Baht Black leather interior. Tax / insurance till 2016, 900,000, Loch Palm, Kathu, Phuket, glawre123@gmail.com, 0898668825.

Nissan Teana 2.5 Lt

Model 2014 17,000km. New price 1.7Mln NOW 1,050,000Baht Eng: 081 788 8280 Thai: 090 163 2140, Contact Maurice, maurice.phuket@gmail.com , 090 163 2140.

Mitsub ishi Paj ero Sports

Mitsubishi Pajero Sports 2012, A1 condition, 14,000 KM, Silver Colour. 950,000THB Eng: Ph. 0993614582 Thai: Ph. 080 383 3060.

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Buy&Sell CAR FOR SALE TOYOTA Fortune 20 0 9

7 seats, Silver, GPS video, Family car Diesel 2,694cc, Blue book Service history Toyota Pearl 78,000kms. AUTOMATIC transmission, golfguru2005@yahoo. co.uk, 076 615 827.

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MOTORBIKES FOR SALE Kawasaki Versys 6 5 0 ABS 20 12

Showroom condition, new from Kawasaki Phuket May 2012, 2,000km, Hepco & Becker Engine Bars & Rear-rack, Kawasaki Handguards and Pyramid Hugger., 220,000 THB, Paul, 084 1 303 234, Plongmore@hotmail.com

Car For Sale

1996 Toyota Corolla Sedan, Silver Gray. Automatic power steering, good aircon, good tyres.

173,00kms. New Stereo, tinted windows. Bargain at 145,000 Baht. Kamala. Call Norm 083 182 2797.

Nissan Teana Special 6 cyl

Nissan Teana Special 6 cyl November 2013 17000 Km New price 1.700.000.

THB Price NOW 1,100,000.THB, Maurice, Maurice.phuket@gmail. com, 099 302 7071, Thai: 090 163 2140.

TOYOTA Fortune 20 0 6

7 seats, Black, Family car, Petrol 2,982cc Blue book, Service history Toyota Pearl, 160,000kms. AUTOMATIC transmission, golfguru2005@yahoo. co.uk, 076 615 827.

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Z oomer-X for sale

Year 2013. Good condition, one owner, well maintained, Price 45,000 baht. Pls call Yui 088 765 5882

CAR FOR RENT Long term car rental

have a good car rental, Toyota Vios, Mazda 2 or similar with true full professional insurance and 24/7 support Monthly rates B14000, Soi Sukee 40/19 moo 9 Chao fa east rd 39 chalong muang, ninascars@gmail.com, 089 648 0499.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES German b akery & deli & snack

Main road, 8 years clientele, take over + incl. training complete equipment, staff room, 3 or 5 years leasing contract. Yearly volume 4 mio. hansibakery@gmail.com, Price: 3.5 million, Contact Mr. Stark, ansibakery@gmail.com

Best Deal

Rawai business for sale. Area approx 2Rai, can do restaurant or other business.Five mins from beach. Long term lease, yearly rent B200,000.

4 bedrooms house included. Reduce from B980,000 to B520,000.

Contact Khun Asoke at 089 646 7176 / big_ redchili@yahoo.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Bangla Nightclub for Lease

Includes top end lighting and sound systems, POS, fridges and furniture. No key money, just rent. Simply add stock and staff to be ready to go, Contact: Steve, stevepearcergj@ hotmail.co.uk, 089 587 0819 (EN).

Restaurant on Main Street

Large, tastefully decorated restaurant in Cherngtala . ull fitted and equipped kitchen, 100 seats, bar.

Walk in and start business. Asking B 1.4 mill. 089 400 5907.

Wellness Centre For Sale

Ocean Breeze Residence. Total land 1,800 sq.m (5 Rai). Located on Kho Khao Island. (about 20 kms. from Khao Lak) exactly on stunning beach front. Built in year 2011. Accommodation: 8 Villas, 6 One- Bedroom Apartment, 6 Two-Bedroom Apartment. * * 90 % booked for accommodation in High Season* * , Price: 180 MB, benjamas.newdetox@gmail.com, 061-207 2077.

Bar For Sale O Top Markets

Bar For Sale with full trading history showing increasing growth. Includes 4Mil Bht Thai company & 1 Work Permit. Great Location, good customer base, Price : 2,000,000, Person : charlie kenyon, charlie@paddymalones.com.au, 0841858719.

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Buy&Sell ACTIVITIES, GROUPS Free Tiya’ s Hammocks campaign

Win Free hammock from Tiya’ s Hammocks Phuket. Winner will get V Weave hammock, handmade from North of Thailand, weight capacity 250 kgs. Value 5,200 THB. More details visit Facebook: Tiya’ s hammocks, Contact: Tiya, tiya@tiyashammocks.com, 089 600 0041.

Roof top Patong Mini Golf

The best sea view 18 Holes, roof top Mini Golf. Located on the th floor of Banana alk la a in Patong, 091 762 2628, http:// patongminigolf.com

OTHER Office Space Laguna

ffice Space aguna la a del Mar ull urnished offices ffice Suite plus boardroom ent entire unit or individual office 080 045 4474.

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE Office/Shop for Rent

Ground Floor space with excellent positioning on Chalong Pier Road.

For more information, please call 081 416 4177 or 076 381 341.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CAMERA b ab y car seats for sale

BAKLONG Car Seat - Very good condition, suitable for newborn to 25KG. Prices are THB 4,000 per seat, buy both for only THB 7,000. Call 086 479 7471.

MEMBERSHIPS Blue Canyon Memb ership

Blue Canyon Membership for sale. 1 corporate nominee for sale THB 630,000 inc transfer fee. grahamhaslam@ hotmail.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE Villa For Sale

Family house, midway Phuket town and Chalong. 4 bedrooms, 4 showers, swimming pool, mature garden. Great quite location close to schools. Price 7.9MB. Phone : 084 032 1674(T) / 089 868 5143(E).

Resort for sale lease any offer consider! I want go sailing again!!, Address : 67/18 Soi Sermsuk Rawai Phuket, bigasail@samart.co.th, Contact +66 (0)86 9401860.

Detached Villa in Phuket Town

GRAND BOAT PLAZ A, new modern villa with 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms for long term rental 35,000 THB/month or buy for 7.78 MB in the perfect location of Phuket town, Safe and quiet place among the mountain view. 5 mins. to Tesco Lotus. 095 2577 998.

For Sale

Industrial over locker. Whitehouse Brand. 3 Thread. Brand new never used. Full tool kit. Bargain at 12,000 Baht. Call Sandi 087 264 0778.

PETS FOR ADOPTION Neo and Cookie

We are 15 weeks old.

We are very sweet with people and can get along easy with other dogs too! We hope you are the one who can give us a home. We will protect your house and love to cuddle. We already got some basic training. If you are interested in us you will get 2 dog training lessons for free.A dog is often happier when they have a friend around. These are best friends, so it would be best if they can stay together, Diana Koster, info@phuket-dog-resort.com, 083 599 6017.

2 toy poodles for adoption 2 toy poodles dumped on the side of a busy road in Rawai, Now looking for a new home Contact : Sherin. peace@gmail.com for inquires 084 877 3566.

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Ronins stung by Hornets Phuket FC fall further into red after 0-3 loss to Prachuap FC FOOTBALL Saroj Kueprasertkij rep orter3 @classactmedia.co.th

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he Ronins drop p ed one more sp ot in the table, deep er into the relegation z one following a 0-3 home loss to Prachuap F C at S urakul S tadium last S unday night ( S ep tember 27 ) .

I t was a very wet day in Phuket following continuous raining throughout the weekend, leaving many sp eculating whether the match would be p ostp oned.

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settled down by kickoff time as p lay ers took to the waterlogged p itch to the delight of some 6 00 fans looking on, including a busload of visitor fans clad in y ellow, green and orange.

Prachuap F C – the K iller H ornets – got off to a strong start scoring in just the fourth minute through Dutchman B ito S idney , who had little trouble beating his marker on a run to goal to receive a lobbed p ass from teammate N eto Osvaldo in the box, controlling the ball before sliding it p ast a Ronins’ defender and the goalkeep er, Piy awat I nthap arim, into an op en net.

B i t o’ s s u p e r i o r sp eed, balance and SLIPPING: The pitch on Sunday was waterlogged. Photo: Kittipun Kaewprapai ball handling would Phuket’ s B raz ilian winger to give the visitors a 2-0 lead by their cap tain Y usuke S ato, p rove troublesome for Andres Lop es from the left going into the locker rooms at controlling the ball down Phuket defenders inside of the box was too high, half-time. nicely in the box before seethroughout. going over the crossbar.

The H ornets enjoy ed a ing his subsequent follow-up The sp irPrachuap was very close fantastic restart in the second strike y over the bar. ited Ronins to double their lead on 31 half highlighted by B ito scorB ut Phuket were not able fought back and reing his hat-trick, cap italiz ing to tarnish M unz e’ s clean sheet minutes through a shot by aliz ed a few chances B raz ilian forward N eto, who on Phuket defensive confusion as the final whistle sealed the th rough B erlin and jump ed on an evasive p ass that resulted in a de ection scoreline after four minutes Lop ez . from teammate V anich J aisan. directly to the deadly domain of injury t ime.

At the 15 -minute B ut his nicely curled shot to of B eto’ s boots.

To no objections, B ito was mark, B erlin got a nice the far side only hit the p ost.

W ith nothing to lose, named M an of the M atch. through ball inside the Two minutes later, how- Phuket tried very hard to The result of both sides’ box but his low strike ever, the towering Dutch- get back into the game. The 28 th of 38 league matches was blocked by the man B ito scored his and the Ronins missed another close sees Phuket drop into 18 th of ornets final man, Ghanian keep er match’ s second goal by curl- chance on 5 8 mins when An- 20 teams, still with 28 p oints ing the ball from almost the dres Lop es took a free kick while Prachuap has moved M unz e U lrich.

A n d a n same sp ot that N eto had just from 25 y ards out that was into 7 th p lace with 42 p oints.

Phuket F C Coach S ongy os op en shot attemp ted – only B ito’ s shot just an inch wide.

K linsrisuk commented, “ W e was p erfectly weighted and The last good chance for b y aimed at the top -right corner the hosts came on 8 2 minutes conceded the goals too fast and Photo: Steven Layne

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Asia women’s futsal fi a n FUTSAL TH E I N AU GU RAL AF C W omen’ s F utsal Champ ionship tournament was staged last week in N ilai, M alay sia, from S ep tember 21-26 , bringing together the region’ s top eight ladies five-a-side s uads.

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p an, I ran, M alay sia, China, U z bekistan, H ong K ong and V ietnam.

The Lady E lep hants of Thailand won the bronz e medal after downing hosts 4-1 in the 3rd-p lace match.

W inning the overall tournament was I ran, who edged p ast J ap an 1-0, the same score line they beat Thailand with in the semi-finals round.

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too easy at the beginning of both halves. Other than that, our game wasn’ t too bad, but it was good finishing that was lacking. W e threw away so many g ood chances. ” Of their last seven matches, Phuket F C have lost six and drawn 1, their last win on August 1 against S ukhothai.

The Ronins will break for a few weeks, set to resume action on the road to K rabi F C on S unday , October 18 .

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Thai golf star hopes to shine at Presidents Cup GOLF

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hongchai J aidee hop es to p lay an instrumental role in guiding the I nternational team to success against the U S in next week’ s Presidents Cup . T The Thai golfer is in a confident mood after winning his seventh E urop ean Tour title at the E urop ean Op en in Germany on S unday .

H e e d ge d E ng l a nd’ s Graeme S torm by a stroke and took home the winner’ s cheque of € 333,330 ( about 13.3 m illion baht) .

W ith the win, Thongchai moved to eighth p lace in the Race to Dubai with earnings of € 1,47 7 ,47 7 ( about 6 0 million baht) after 20 events this y ear.

H e has earned € 11 million ( about 440 million baht) since making his E urop ean Tour debut.

Thongchai admitted that he did not think about winning in Germany after two rounds but gained confidence after making eight birdies in the third

Thongchai Jaidee with his wife and son in Bangkok. round to take a one-shot lead. “ I am hap p y to win again at the age of 45 . This p roves I can still p lay comp etitively ,’ ’ said Thongchai.

T hongchai has seven events remaining this y ear and his immediate goal is to help the I nternational team win against the U S in the Oct 8 -11 Presidents Cup to be held in I ncheon, S outh K orea. “ I will try to do my best for the I nternational team,’ ’ said Thongchai, who will be making his debut in the biennial event.

I n the p revious 10 editions, the I nternational team could only s eal one win and a tie.

Thongchai s confidence is

also boosted by the fact that he has won twice in S outh K orea.

After the Presidents Cup , Thongchai will p lay in six tournaments starting at the M acau Op en from Oct 15 -18 and finishing at the World Tour Champ ionship in Dubai from N ov 19 -22.

H is wife N amfon believes that Thongchai has been successful because he enjoy s the game and is alway s willing to give it back to society . “ I think luck has p lay ed a p art in his success. H e loves making merits,” she said. “ B efore leaving for Germany , he donated 7 00,000 baht through his foundation

to build a bell hall for a temp le in N akhon Ratchasima and also donated money for other p urp oses. “ I believe he has been successful p artly because he has done a lot of good things. ” M eanwhile, new E urop ean Tour chief executive K eith Pelley has described four-times major winner Rory M cI lroy as “ a great ambassador for world golf” .

The 26 -y ear-old N orthern I rishman’ s season has been marred by an ankle injury sustained during a game of soccer with his friends and he has been overtaken by American J ordan S p ieth and J ason Day of Australia at the top o f the rankings.

Pelley say s M cI lroy is a terrific guy and someone the E urop ean Tour is counting on “ for many more y ears to come” . “ Rory is one of the greatest ambassadors to the game of golf,” the Canadian said in an interview at last week’ s E urop ean Op en. “ H is value to the E urop ean Tour is significant but his value . . . ( read the ful l story onl ine)

Djokovic (Photo: Yann Caradec) is world number 1, while Nadal (Photo: Domaina) is currently number 7.

Top tennis stars to face off in Bangkok TENNIS TE N N I S LE GE N DS N OV AK Djokovic of S erbia and Rafael N adal of S p ain are set to cap tivate an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd in an exhibition match today ( October 2) in B angkok.

W orld N o. 1 Djokovic and N o. 7 N adal arrived on sep arate ights yesterday and will play in the “ B ack to Thailand – N adal vs Djokovic” match at I ndoor S tadium, H ua M ark.

The exhibition match, with tickets offered for between B 1,000 and B 5 ,000 rep ortedly sold out within hours of being announced earlier this week.

The Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand ( LTAT) has joined hands with CP Group and True Corp oration to organise the historic ‘ B ack to

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Thailand N adal vs Djokovic’ encounter on Oct 2 at the 5 ,000-seat I ndoor S tadium, H ua M ark.

The exhibition match has p roven to be a big hit with the local tennis fans as it accords them the first opportunity to see two of the biggest names in tennis world today face each other in Thailand. “ I am sure that this will have a p ositive imp act on our economy and boost tourism in the country ,’ ’ S uwat Lip tap anlop , p resident of the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand, told a p ress conference earlier this week. “ I ’ d like to thank N adal and Djokovic for help ing p romote Thailand. ” This will be the first time that the two sup erstars square off in the K ingdom.

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p and down the p addock, in the stands, and in homes across the world, fans asked, “ W here is M ercedes? ” ot for the first time in the last 18 months M ercedes has dominated a grand p rix, led ably by champ ion-to-be Lewis H amilton with the team’ s secondary , N ico Rosberg, in uncompetitive tow. ou would be forgiven for not realising, however, because estimates p ut the German mar ue s television coverage time at around six minutes for the 8 8 -minute J ap anese Grand Prix, the TV director’ s gaz e ap p arently falling more favourably upon scraps for minor places in the midfield.

True, neither car contributed much to a race already light on action, but even iki Lauda couldn’ t help but wonder about the lack of silver on screen. “ I t was funny , to be honest, because I was watching TV all day long and I saw S aubers and a lot of H onda cars,” he said. “ S omebody must do the filming year, and have to ask what’ s wrong with him. “ At the moment I can’ t

Lewis Hamilton eased his Suzuka. Photo: AFP say much, but it was funny today that even in the pit stop of Lewis, the leader, we only saw him driving out, we did not even see him change his wheels. “ I want to see B ernie next week and ask him what the reason is, because if y ou ask a question, y ou get an answer. ” Though Lauda batted away suggestions that his team’ s lack of airtime was down to M ercedes deciding against sup p ly ing Red B ull Racing and Toro Rosso, both currently without engines for 2016 , with p ower units, few thought it unlikely that this wasn’ t an attemp t by E cclestone to grease the

way to Japanese Grand Prix victory in a sedate race in wheels of negotiation. “ The situation is quite critical, because as we sit here we do not have an engine, said Red B ull Racing team p rincip al Christian H orner after a p oint-less J ap anese Grand Prix for his team. “ The imp ortant thing for us is to have a first-class engine.

I n between threats to quit the sp ort and withdraw its two teams emp loy ing ap p roximately 1100 p eop le the Red B ull emp ire has demanded p arity engines from F errari, the only sup p lier willing to deal with the comp any , but the clock is ticking for 2016 car designs to be finalised before the

first race weekend in M arch.

We re already very late.

I think the Toro Rosso is more critical than Red B ull Racing,” H orner admitted. t was already difficult two weeks ago, so we re very late.

W ith F errari team p rincip al auri io Arrivabene refusing to be drawn on negotiations, Red B ull’ s teams and to some extent the sp ort remain on a knife-edge. ut ahead of tussles over television coverage and power unit p roblems, the bulk of F ormula One’ s attention was focussed on H onda, whose home race at the circuit it owns could scarcely have been worse.

W hat began as sp eculation that J enson B utton would be retiring from the sp ort after a disastrous season with the newly reunited M cLarenH onda turned into the p otential for a driver e odus, with ernando Alonso s involvement with the team in doubt after little more than half a season of his three-y ear deal.

The S p aniard made a number of pointed comments via his p it-to-car radio, calling the engine very embarrassing” before shouting “ GP2 engine! ” , likening H onda’ s best efforts to the stock engines used to p ower F ormula One’ s junior formula, on average 300 horsep ower down on their F 1 counterp arts.

Losing both drivers would be an unrecoverable blow to the M cLaren-H onda p artnership , which would be unable to develop its struggling power unit without exp erienced hands guiding the way .

M cLaren CE O and chairman Ron Dennis p leaded through the media that an e clusive engine deal is the only way to return the team to its champ ionship -winning ways , but after another lacklustre p erformance such calls ap p ear to be falling on deaf ears.

D on’ t forg et to tune in to L ive8 9 .5 to hear the l ad s tal king every thing ab out F1 each and every S aturd ay from 9 am.

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Justin Hodges (2nd from left) will play in the NRL grand final. Photo: AFP

Broncos star beats ban for NRL grand final RUGBY LEAGUE B RI S B AN E B RON COS CAPtain J ustin H odges has won his ap p eal against a dangerous throw charge and will p lay the last game of his career in the all- ueensland grand final against N orth Q ueensland Cowboy s on S unday ( Oct 4) .

The N RL judiciary p anel late Tuesday ( S ep t 29 ) lifted a one-match ban for a tackle in the preliminary final victory over Sydney oosters last week.

The p remiership decider at S y dney ’ s AN Z S tadium ( kickoff 3: 15 p m, Phuket time) will be the 33-y ear-old centre’ s final match before he retires after 15 N RL y ears. have so many emotions going right now, the last few days have been tough and today felt like the longest day ,” he said. just want to thank everyone here for giving me a fair trial, we have a system in p lace when y ou make a bad decision in rugby league, y ou have the chance to come here and state y our case. A FP

England told to go for broke against Australia RUGBY S CH OOLB OY S AN D AM Ateurs were just some of the damning words hurled at E ngland after they lost to W ales at the W orld Cup and now they are being urged to be creative and decisive in their must-win match against Australia this weekend ( kickoff S unday 2am, Phuket time) I f they lose to the W allabies in the “ Pool of Death” on S aturday ( Oct 3) , E ngland – beaten 28 -25 by W ales in a Twickenham thriller at last weekend – will be close to becoming the first W orld Cup hosts to exit before the knockout p hase.

Critics slammed them for failing to finish off the game.

E ngland three times led W ales by 10 p oints.

Against Australia they must use their creative talent and be “ streetwise” , former

internationals said.

E ngland cap tain Chris Robshaw came under fire for declining a late p enalty kick that could have led to a draw. I nstead he op ted for an attacking line-out where hop es of a match-clinching try were snuffed out by the W elsh defence.

E x-E ngland cap tain W ill Carling said resp onsibility for the debacle lay with E ngland coach S tuart Lancaster, a former school-teacher, for creating a “ classroom-orientated environment . y view is that he has had leaders and that he needed to have trusted them and develop them nstead, we ve treated them as schoolboy s,” Carling said.

Clive Woodward, who coined the p hrase “ T-CU P” – thinking clearly under p ressure – while coaching E ngland to W orld Cup glory in 2003, slammed the side’ s

Martin Johnson, who captained England to World Cup victory in 2003, believes anger can drive players on. Photo: AFP final- uarter display against W ales. “ I t p ains me to say it but E ngland looked like a team of amateurs p lay ing against streetwise p rofessionals in the last 20 minutes,” former E ngland centre W oodward wrote in a D ail y M ail column.

W oodward said Lancaster succeeded with his two most controversial selections against W ales – bringing in Owen arrell at y-half and starting

Sam urgess in midfield.

B ut they were undermined when rugby league convert B urgess came off with 11 minutes left, when not injured, so George F ord could enter at stand-off, with arrell moved into the centres, he added. “ F rom looking secure most of the night, E ngland were suddenly lost and W ales’ decisive try was down to that, said W oodward.

Looking to the Australia

match, he added: “ E ngland collectively have to produce the p erformance of their careers. “ W ith the stakes so high, E ngland must fire all their bullets. I f ( J onathan) J osep h is not fit, would bring enry S lade straight in at 13. ngland need every creative talent they have on the field.

J ason Robinson, a member of W oodward’ s W orld Cup winning side, lamented that the team had not been “ streetwise enough” to be further ahead when on top a gainst W ales.

And he said better core skills were needed to beat Australia.

Whatever tactics we choose, getting the basics right; defence and discip line are going to be absolutely vital, the dual-code star insisted. t may be true that giving a coach a second chance at a W orld Cup i s no bad thing.

W oodward famously said “ judge me on the W orld Cup ” ahead of the 19 9 9 tournament only for E ngland to be out-thought in a uarter-final defeat in Paris where S outh Africa’ s J annie de B eer kicked a record five drop-goals in a Test.

F our y ears later, W oodward was a W orld Cup -winner.

S imilarly , in 2007 N ew Z ealand were undone by F rance in the last eight only for the All B lacks hierarchy to keep faith with coach Graham enry, who oversaw a 2011 W orld Cup triump h on home soil.

Lancaster was, controversially, given a si -year contract extension 12 months ago by the Rugby F ootball U nion in a deal that takes him bey ond the 2019 W orld Cup in J ap an.

I f E ngland do go out in the first round, the will be under huge p ressure to cut him loose. A FP thephuketnews

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ack on top of the P r e m ie r L e a g u e, M anchester U nited were looking to get their Champ ions League camp aign off the ground when they welcomed W olfsburg to Old Trafford on W ednesday ( S ep t 30) .

Domestically , U nited made a slow star t to the season, but the deadline-day arrival of Anthony M artial ap p ears to have insp ired Louis van Gaal’ s side, who have recorded four consecutive three-goal victories against Liverp ool, S outhamp ton, I p swich Town, in the League Cup , and S underland.

The 3-0 win over S underland last S aturday ( S ep t 26 ) took U nited to the top of the league for the first time since 2013, but having begun the Champ ions League with a 2-1 defeat at PS V E indhoven – a

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Juan Mata (2nd from left) celebrates with Ashley Young after scoring Manchester United’s third goal against Sunderland at Old Trafford last Sunday (Sept 26). Photo: AFP game marred by Luke S haw’ s gruesome double leg break – they were under increased pressure to win their first home game.

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“ I think with how the other game went, losing 2-1 to PS V , we know that our home games in the Champ ions League are crucial to getting through the group ,” said U nited centre-back Chris S malling. “ H op efully we can keep the fans hap p y and take maximum p oints. ” M artial, 19 , has taken to life in E nglish football more quickly than any one could have anticip ated, scoring four goals in his first five games, and his defence-stretching pace has also benefited the three p lay ers p lay ing behind him.

W ay ne Rooney and M emphis Depay scored their first league goals of the season against S underland – the former ending an 11-game drought – while J uan M ata has come into his own on the right ank, producing three goals and three assists in his last seven outings.

S haw’ s injury has obliged an aal to reconfigure his defence, however, and with M arcos Rojo sidelined by a hamstring injury , M atteo Darmian was switched to left-back against S underland.

“ I am unlucky because I have only one p osition that is not doubled and that is the p osition of Luke S haw,” said V an Gaal. “ I had a double because I had Daley B lind ( who has been p lay ing at centre-back) and I had Rojo. B ut now who is injured? Rojo! ” Desp ite U nited’ s recent domestic owering, they were well aware of the p otential cost of failure against W olfsburg.

The last time U nited failed to win either of their first two group games was in 2011-12, when a 1-1 draw at enfica was followed by an untidy 3-3 draw at home to B asel.

Two and a half months later, they were out.

W olfsburg were to go into the game beneath a cloud of exhaust fumes emanating from the scandal surrounding long-standing benefactor V olkswagen, the German car giant, which has admitted that 11 million of its diesel cars have p assed p ollution tests using fraudulent means.

W hile sp or ts director K laus Allofs was adamant the scandal would have no effect on the club, it has coincided with a sudden downtur n

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in the on-field fortunes of last season’ s German Cup win ners and B undesliga runners-up .

U nbeaten in their first five league games, Wolfsburg found themselves p lay ing the unwitting stooges in Robert Lewandowski’ s record-breaking five-goal haul in a 5 -1 win for B ay ern M unich a week ago and drew 1-1 at home to bottom club H annover at the weekend.

Centre-back Dante has admitted the defeat at B ay ern is “ not something y ou get over quickly ” .

W olfsburg are slowly adap ting to life without K evin De B ruy ne, Germany ’ s F ootballer of the Y ear last season, and new signing J ulian Draxler – signed to

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rep lace the B elgium international, who joined Chelsea – is still bedding in.

The W olves were also nursing a number of injuries, with Robin K noche, V ierinha and K oen Casteels all out and Luiz Gustavo a doubt after aggravating a knee p roblem during the mauling

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B ut they held the up p er hand over U nited ahead of W ed nesday ’ s encou nter, having op ened their Group B camp aign with a 1-0 home win over CS K A M oscow. “ U nited are a top side,” forward Andre S chuerrle told German football magaz ine K icker. “ W e are a bit in the underdog role and we’ ll have to give our all. Then we have a chance. ” A FP

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Patong swing to victory in Outrigger T20

CRICKET David Thomas editor@classactmedia.co.th

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atong Cricket Club emerged victors in a rain-affected Outrigger T20 League grand final played at the Alan Cooke Ground on Sunday (Sept 27).

After finishing on top of the league this season, Patong CC defeated title holders Thalang CC by 5 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis system used for determining the winners in a reduced-overs match.

Patong captain Seemant Raju won the toss and decided to bat on a very damp and overcast morning. The Patong openers faced four balls, only to take shelter in the clubhouse due to a downpour. When they managed to restart the game, run scoring was difficult due to the slow outfield.

The lack of run scoring resulted in the first wicket, a run out while the batsmen were looking to increase the run rate.

With the going getting tough and Patong looking to set a decent total against the

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dangerous Thalang side, the Ariel route was preferred, with the Patong batsman looking to hit over the top as much as possible.

With a combination of lofty shots and opportunistic singles, Patong managed a total of 130 runs for 6 wickets.

This total was always going to be competitive due to the wet conditions, but Thalang had proven match-winners in their team who were capable of reaching this total with ease.

Disciplined bowling would be needed for Patong to win the match.

After the break, the Thalang openers were soon under pressure as they lost their first wicket with just 10 runs on the board. The dream start

by Patong continued when the next two batsman were sent back to the clubhouse with only two more runs being added to the total.

At 12 runs for 3 wickets after 3 overs, the 130-run target was looking a long way off for Thalang. At this point, the heavens opened and both teams headed for the shelter of the clubhouse, and both captains reaching for

CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Patong PCC skipper Seemant Raju in action. Photo: Neil Quail the Duckworth-Lewis tables to see where they stood after the rain delay.

After some frantic mopping up of the wicket, the teams took the field once more. Thalang, fully aware that they were behind on the run rate and if the game was abandoned due to rain, would lose, started at a fast pace, looking to take every single and attack at every opportunity.

The Patong fielders rose to the challenge, running out two batsmen in quick succession. With the score at 53 for

5 wickets, the heavens opened again and this time, it was obvious that play could not continue. A spirited effort by the Thalang team to increase their run rate was unsuccessful, falling just 5 runs short on Duckworth-Lewis.

Patong were crowned Outrigger T20 champions after a few seasons missing out in the finals.

The regular 40-over cricket league will commence in December.

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