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BAN THE BUSES?

Two people died and 26 were injured when this bus crashed at the bottom of Patong Hill around 3pm on Sunday (December 29). Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

anning buses from Patong Hill entirely, redirecting traffic through other parts of the island, straightening the road, and introducing motorcycle lanes and permanent checkpoints are some of nine solutions proposed on Wednesday (January 1) to combat the high rate of vehicle crashes on Patong Hill. The proposals came after the ter-

rifying crash on Sunday (December 29) when a bus driver lost control of his vehicle, which careered down the hill, swiping cars and then smashing into a power pole on Phrabaramee Rd. Two people were killed and 26 injured. Some ideas were aired on Monday morning by Governor Maitree Intusut, who said, “We may issue a

new rule banning double-deck buses from going over the hill at any time.” The meeting heard that at the Kathu checkpoint, in just one day six out of 30 bus drivers searched were found to be in possession of amphetamines and one with alcohol. One truck driver who was stopped was also found to be in possession of drugs. All of these were heading

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for Patong Hill. Gov Maitree said, “We are going to call bus owners to discuss this matter seriously because they are directly affected by accidents. “To prevent accidents [such as Sunday’s bus crash], we need to increase checkpoints by 20 per cent and invite the private bus owners to discuss the problems.”

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Bus ban for the Hill of Death? Continued from Page 1 At Wednesday’s meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall, Jaturong Kaewkasi, Chief Adviser to the Phuket Land Transport Department put the nine new proposals up for discussion. They are: All buses and trucks should be banned from going up Patong Hill All buses and trucks should be banned from crossing Patong Hill during peak traffic times – 6am to 9am, and 4pm to 7pm. Setting a maximum age for trucks and buses allowed on Phuket, to get old, unroadworthy vehicles off the roads. Setting up a permanent checkpoint at the foot of Patong Hill on the Patong side, which will be manned 24 hours a day. Setting up a system to improve traffic flow on Patong Hill. Introducing a motorcycles-only lane on the hill. Improving the grip of the

Rescue volunteers take one of the dead from the scene of the bus crash on Sunday. Photos: Eakkapop Thongtub. road by adding rubber stripes to the surface. The red colour of the stripes would also act as a visual signal of danger

ahead. This would likely happen between Sea Pearl Villas (at the top of the hill) and Wat Suwankiriwong.

Buses and trucks heading from Kathu to Patong would not be allowed to go over Patong Hill. They would have to go via Cherng Talay. However, buses and trucks coming from Patong to Kathu would still be allowed to go over Patong Hill. On many occasions trucks and buses have failed to make it up the hill from Kathu, some rolling backwards and crashing, others stalling and blocking traffic. At the other end of the hill, most accidents are caused by large vehicles that make it up over the hill but go out of control on the way down into Patong. Imposing stricter drug checks on motorists, and imposing higher penalties. Governor Maitree Intusut said, “These ideas are very good and are under consider-

ation. They are not finalised yet.” Gov Maitree and officials from the Highways Department, Land Transport Office, police, engineers and municipal staff will attend a merit-making ceremony at Wat Suwankiriwong today (January 3). Afterwards they will discuss with Wat officials whether the Wat might donate land so that the bend can be straightened to make it less dangerous. On Sunday aftrenoon about 3.30pm, the Natalie Tours bus came flying down the hill on the Patong side, taking out a slew of vehicles in its path before smashing into a power pole outside the Family Mart at the foot of the hill. Found dead in the front of the bus was Phanthitha Jaruwat, 40, the bus tour guide.

Also killed was Kanrat Kajornjit, 55, who died instantly when the bus flattened his Toyota Vios. Twenty-six were injured, including 15 Russians and 11 Thais. Eight vehicles were damaged. Police said the bus picked up tourists in Phuket Town before heading to Patong. Early investigations seem to show malfunctioning air brakes are to blame for the crash. At Monday’s daily meeting during the Seven Days of Danger surrounding the New Year, Theerayuth Prasertphol, head of the Phuket Provincial Transport Department, said that bus drivers have to renew their licenses every six months. He felt that more must be done by owners to ensure their buses are safe. “We will invite all bus owners to a meeting to discuss solutions to the problem of malfunctioning air brakes.” At the provincial meeting, Vice-Governor Jamroen Tippayapongthada, forthright as usual, blamed the driver squarely for the accident. “It was the fault of the bus driver [Chanchai Nuisanga, 36]. He is too ignorant and careless. He should realise the tragedy and sadness [he has caused to] the victims’ families. “This driver needs to be trained to check the condition of the bus before every trip.” Mr Chanchai was expected to be charged with careless driving causing death. Including the latest, 11 buses have crashed on Patong Hill in the past two years, with four deaths and dozens of people hurt.

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Danger Days road toll no improvement on last year ON THE FIFTH DAY OF the Seven Days of Danger surrounding the New Year holiday, no deaths were officially recorded on Phuket’s roads. There were five serious accidents, with five people hospitalised. Up until The Phuket News went to press on Wednesday (January 1), five people had died on the roads during the first five days, with 25 serious accidents recorded and 30 people injured badly enough to be hospitalised. The deaths were two fewer than in the same period last year, when there were seven. However the number of accidents was up from 17 last year, and the number of injured was up from 16 last year. The first four deaths this year all took place on Sunday (December 29). Frenchman Sylvain Wacquez and Thai Thai national, Robert Marano both died after crashing motorbikes, as did Thanawat Todthing on Tuesday (December 31). The other two deaths were the victims in Sunday’s bus crash on Patong Hill. (See story on pages 1 and 2.)

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wo foreigners have been caught on camera by Phuket expats after they were seen apparently posing as deaf people and soliciting “donations” in Patong and Kata. A Phuket expat, who wanted to be named only as Ryan, posted a video on YouTube on Monday (December 30), which shows a foreign woman collecting donations from customers at the Swensen’s shop at Kata Beach. Another Phuket resident took a photograph of a foreign man doing the same thing at a bar/restaurant on Patong Beach around five days ago, and posted it on Facebook. Speaking with The Phuket News the following day, Ryan explained how he was inside the ice cream shop when he saw the foreign girl enter. She was holding a sign, commonly used in Thailand by people collecting for charity, say-

The ‘deaf’ woman, in a screen grab from Ryan’s video. Inset, the ‘deaf’ man who fled from the restaurant after being photographed. ing she was deaf and asking them to buy Angry Birds keychains for B100 – or to make a donation. “I couldn’t believe a farang

Cop kills woman ‘by mistake’ A YOUNG WOMAN WAS killed early in the morning of December 26 in what Kathu police say they believe was an accidental shooting by one of their own. Officers were called at 7 am to the Fong Beer pub on Pang Muang Sai Kor Road in Patong. There, they were shown the body of 27-year-old Sawitree Kaewnin, sitting at a table outside, her head on the table in a lake of blood. She had been dead about two hours. It was not explained why it took two hours for the police to reach the scene from the

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police station, which is on the same road. Investsigators found that Ms Sawitree had been shot behind the ear, with the bullet exiting through her forehead. They took the body to Patong hospital for further examination. In the hospital they met with Pol Sgt Phongsagorn Treeyut of Kathu Police who, witnesses had told them, had fired the fatal shot, and who was being treated for a gunshot wound to his left wrist. Witnesses told them that Sgt Phongsagorn came to see Ms Sawitree, who worked as

a waitress in the pub, and they sat having “sweet talk” at the table. Then staff heard a shot. Police say their inquiries lead them to believe that Sgt Phongsagorn was “just teasing” Ms Sawitree by holding her around the neck and pointing the gun at her ear. The sergeant, they say, had removed the magazine from the weapon but did not realise there was still a round in the chamber. In among the “teasing”, he pulled the trigger, firing the fatal shot and also injuring himself. Eakkapop Thongtub

was doing this,” Ryan told The Phuket News. “I was rather shocked. Anyone who has been in Thailand for long will have

seen blind people who sing, or deaf people holding signs [and selling souvenirs]. But this is the first time I’ve seen a young, healthy-looking farang looking for donations.” He questioned the Swensen’s staff outside the shop and they told him there was a foreign man as well who would come in doing the same. One staff member told Ryan that she once heard the girl speaking on the phone in a Slavic language. Another man who did not want to be named took a photograph of a Western man collecting donations at a bar/ restaurant on Patong’s Beach Road last week. The photographer said he was sitting with friends when the foreigner entered, dropping small cards along with small toys or keychains on the table, and then waiting for money. A small Russian flag was printed on the cards. He did not receive any donations. “The whole situation was kind of rude,” the man told The Phuket News.

“When I took the photo he ran away. As a law-abiding citizen, I don’t think this is a good thing. “I don’t think he was deaf. I’ve been here 13 years – I think I can tell when a rip-off is happening. “I’ve never seen a foreigner do that, that’s why I took the photo, because I was a little bit shocked. It surprised me.” Thai law states that if the foreigners are collecting funds on behalf of a charity, the charity must be a licensed Thai foundation and the foreigner must have a work permit. If they are not with a registered Thai charity then they are begging, which is illegal. Two police officers at Karon Police Station told The Phuket News they had received no reports or complaints about cases such as these. Pol Maj Urumporn Koondejsumrit, an inspector with the Tourist Police in Phuket Town, also said he had not received any reports about “deaf” foreigners soliciting donations.

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olice in Patong have arrested five men after officers posing as taxi drivers were threatened when they tried to pick up customers from two hotels, the Avista Hideaway Resort and the Citin Plaza Hotel. Col Paisarn Sangthep, Deputy Superintendent of Kathu Police told The Phuket News, “On December 27 at around 4.30 pm, Pol Lt Seksan Prakapsin posed as a taxi driver driving a green-plate taxi, and tried to pick up customers from the Avista Resort.” “When Lt Seksan arrived in front of the resort, two black [illegal] taxi drivers blocked his way. They would not let him go inside to pick up customers. They questioned the plainclothes police [Lt Seksan] to see if he had a voucher or a job card [from a tour company]. “[Finding he did not], the black taxi drivers threatened the police officer, saying that

Col Paisarn (back to camera) tells the two taxi drivers (in white shirts) that they are under arrest. Photo: Kathu Police this was their territory and no one else was allowed to pick up customers there. “When Lt Seksan was threatened, Sub Lt Chusak Tussanaphom, seeing the situation looked like getting out of

hand, gave the signal to other police to move in.” Pamorn Maiphuak, 40, and Narathit Wangaree, 27, were arrested and charged with conspiring to utter threats and coerce others into complying

with what they wanted. Col Paisarn told The Phuket News, “I am not sure how much the fine will be, but the Phuket court can impose a maximum sentence of three years. “At the scene, there were three black taxi drivers, but the other one did nothing, so we did not arrest him. Usually, there are about 10 taxi drivers there, but the others were out taking passengers elsewhere.” Col Paisarn said that this was the second time police from Patong had mounted this kind of exercise. On December 20, three black taxi drivers – Pitak Noonun, 36, Chaiwut Noonun, 34, and Kittikorn Jaripak, 32, were arrested in front of Citin Plaza Hotel on Prachanukhro Rd, Patong. They were charged with the same offence. “With these two cases, we used the same method to arrest them. I think the taxi system is already improving. Now, misbehaving taxi drivers are starting to worry about our activities.”

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AirAsia flight hit by bird strike An AirAsia f light from Phuket to Chiang Mai with 181 people aboard had to turn back after take-off last Friday night (December 27) after a bird was sucked into one of the engines. After landing back at Phuket the aircraft underwent a thorough check. The engine was found to be undamaged, and the flight departed again just after 9pm. Eakkapop Thongtub

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2 caught with ice at Boat Lagoon Two men were arrested on drugs charges on December 25 while they were enjoying a Christmas festival at Boat Lagoon. Police said the two men were “acting suspiciously” so they searched them and discovered 8.78 grammes of crystal methamphetamine (ya ice). Werapon Chonkij and Pawit Yemuda were charged with possessing a Category 1 drug. Eakkapop Thongtub

Safer Phuket unveils sweeping plans A NEW WATER SAFETY initiative called ‘Safer Phuket’ may see 50 new lifeguard towers and a new internationallyrecognised skipper’s qualification launched on Phuket as soon as next year. Qualified skipper and Phuket-based businessman Duncan Stewart, one of the founders of Safer Phuket, said that when he moved to Phuket he wanted to give something back, and started thinking

about ways he could do so. Noting the large number of drownings off the island’s beaches, Mr Stewart decided to set up a social enterprise around marine and coastal water safety. Mr Stewart; Shoreline Asia Consulting partner Peter Grimes; Martin Carpenter, the British Honorary Consul; and Tarin “Chompoo” Tachthongchan are the founding partners of Safer Phuket.

Duncan Stewart. The initiative was officially launched by Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut in late No-

vember, and will be discussed in more depth at the Coastal Waters Safety Summit to be held on the island in collaboration with the British Embassy on January 9 and 10. One of the first plans Safer Phuket has is to set up 50 lifeguard towers around the island’s beaches. Lifeguards, currently employed by the Phuket Lifeguard Club, will be given extra training, and lifeguard towers can be “sponsored” by compa-

nies, generating income for the group. The local lifeguard club were “110 per cent” behind the project, Mr Stewart said. The lifeguard towers will be similar to those found on Australia’s Bondi Beach, each with a full range of life-saving equipment. Lifeguard training is planned to start in May or June, at the beginning of the southwest monsoon season. The second plan is to introduce an internationally recognised skipper qualification for Thai skippers and crew. The plan is for three different levels of powerboat licensing, based on the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) format. As for the main source of funding, Mr Stewart said the set-up will be a social enterprise, and will operate as a business. The initial start-up capital of US$10,000 (B300,000) has been provided by Mr Stewart and Mr Grimes. Any profit made will be ploughed back into Safer Phuket projects. thephuketnews

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Jelly clumps at Phuket beach ‘not dangerous’ Prapaporn Jitmaneeyaphan reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

ourists, please don’t freak out – the yucky, slimy and sometimes itchy clumps floating in the water off Naiharn Beach on Christmas Day (December 25) have been identified as tiny, more or less harmless jellyfish. Photos of the clumps were sent to The Phuket News by Nattha Thepbamrung who said she and friends came across them while swimming off Naiharn Beach. They finally decided to get out of the water because they did not know what the slippery clumps were, but the jellyfish left their skin very itchy. “They looked like tapioca,” she said. Local people who talked with The Phuket News said the jellies were nothing unusual. Song Sa-ingthong, who owns a snack bar at the beach, said, “They are jellyfish. I don’t know what kind they are, but they come every year between

The harmless jellyfish spotted at Naiharn Beach late last month by Nattha Thepbamrung. November and December. “I have lived and worked here for about 20 years and I have never heard of anyone being seriously injured by them. Some people are allergic, and they get a rash on the skin that looks like mosquito bites. It doesn’t burn like some kinds of jellyfish.” Scientists at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre were

not available to help with identification, but Thanes Munnoy, Director of the Phuket Marine and Coastal Resources Office, gave some eminently sensible advice. “If people go to beach and see something they can’t identify, they shouldn’t touch it. If they are really curious, they should scoop it up – not with their bare hands – and

show it to an expert [such as a beach lifeguard].” One of those experts, Jula Nontree, chief lifeguard at Naiharn Beach, confirmed Mr Song’s opinion. “It is jellyfish. I forget what it is called, but it is harmless. If people touch it and are allergic, they will get a rash, but it’s not serious – it will go away. “The ones that people really need to stay away from is the Bluebottle [also known as the Portuguese Man o’ War] which we see here quite often and which are much more dangerous. “The sting from one of these can cause death if someone is badly stung and is also allergic. It looks like a jelly balloon with tentacles below.” He said the Bluebottles come seasonally between November and December. Generally, they appear about two days a month, each day about four times, he said. Mr Jula told The Phuket News that the lifeguards have first aid kits – including vinegar – at their watch tower on Naiharn Beach.

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Baggage handler ID’d from ‘selfies’ on iPad he stole A PHUKET INTERNATIONal Airport baggage handler was arrested after he stole an iPad from a Chinese tourist’s luggage and took photos of himself – not realising the tourist could view the ‘selfies’ from his home computer in China. Yang Liqiang found his iPad had gone missing when he landed back at home after flying out of Phuket International Airport on December 14. So he logged onto his home computer to see if anyone had used the iPad to take photos. They had. Not only that, there were several “selfies” taken by the thief, airport baggage handler Somsak Pro-

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rnisai, after he stole the iPad. Mr Yang emailed these to a contact at China Southern Airlines, who forwarded them to a representative at Phuket International Airport. Staff at the airport were able to identify Somsak from the photos, and questioned him about the stolen iPad. He admitted he had stolen the iPad from Mr Yang’s luggage and taken it to his house in Sakoo. Police went to Somsak’s house and found the iPad, along with three phones and three cameras, also stolen. Somsak was arrested and charged with theft. Eakkapop Thongtub

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Family rescued after losing way in deep forest

Phuket tourist app for iPhone is launched A NEW APP FOR iPHONES and iPads with visitors to Phuket specifically in mind has been launched. The app is so far available in Thai only, and can be downloaded free from the App Store (search for “Phuket” in Thai). An English-language version has also been created and is awaiting approval from Apple. It should be available this month. At the launch on December 26 – chaired by Governor Maitree Intusut and Santi Pawai, the director of the Phuket Office of Tourism and Sports – Nuttapol Bawonwatana, Vice President of Ignite Asia Ltd, which created the app, explained that it has a variety of functions. These including information on and pictures of tourist attractions, maps, a ‘near me’ guide and a moderated section where people can post details of places they find interesting and give feedback to the Governor himself. It also has a user profile, which works rather like Facebook, a section that allows local businesses such as shops, restaurants, tour companies and hotels to promote themselves to app users.

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A paramedic checks Ronnagorn’s wound before he is loaded into an ambulance.

Gang use bayonet to stab student

17-year-old student at Muang Thalang School was hospitalised on December 26 after being stabbed with a bayonet in front of horrified fellow students. Ronnagorn Gunphai, 17, was attacked at the entrance to the school by a gang of six teenagers, one of home stabbed him just beneath the ribs on the right side of his body, in the area of his liver.

The Kusoldharm Rescue Foundation were alerted by a school teacher at around 2:30 pm. At the scene they found a crowd of students, plainly upset and frightened by what they had just witnessed. After first aid, Ronnagorn was taken to Thalang Hospital for treatment. His injuries are understood not to be lifethreatening. Police said a friend of Ronnagorn’s told them it all

happened very fast. Six teenagers rode up to Ronnagorn on motorbikes and stabbed him, before fleeing. Police believe the attack was part of a teenage gang war, and that Ronnagorn knows who his attackers are. They were due to question him in hospital. Investigators added that there had been trouble between the two groups before. Eakkapop Thongtub

A FRENCH FAMILY OF four were rescued in the early hours of last Friday (December 27) after spending an epic evening lost in thick forest on Baan Sakoo Hill in Thalang. The Letshon family members, named as Bill, 56, Ninon, 20, Rose, 19 and Elisa, 16, were reportedly trying to walk over the hill from Nai Yang Beach to Nai Thon, when they lost their way. The family phoned the 1155 tourist police hotline at around 6.30pm on December 26, but Tha Chat Chai Police and Kusoldharm Rescue Foundation volunteers took

a further two hours to find them because they were so far inland. One of the search parties eventually managed to locate the family. The trail was so rough it then took the Letshon family and their rescuers another four hours before they were safely out of the forest. After speaking with the group, police said the family were staying at a hotel at Nai Yang Beach. After they had checked out, they decided to walk to Nai Yang to Nai Thon to look for another hotel, but instead became lost. Eakkapop Thongtub

Slaughterhouse mystery THALANG POLICE ARE INvestigating the mysterious death of a truck driver who was found – possibly murdered – near his vehicle around 7am on Tuesday (December 31). Police ar r ived at the slaughterhouse in Baan Manik, in Sri Soonthorn area, to find the body of Anan Nakharat, 53, with a wound in his back. Police found that Mr Anan

had driven his truck, with 100 pigs in the back, from Nakorn Sri Thammarat to the slaughterhouse. They noted that the previous night, the truck had been involved in an accident with a motorbike. Police believe Mr Anan may have been followed by the motorike rider, who killed him. The investigation continues. Eakkapop Thongtub

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Election or no election, local officials prepare Zazithorn Ruengchinda reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

fficials met on December 26 to prepare for national elections on February 2 – if they do actually take place. “We’re facing a very unusual situation,” said ViceGovernor Somkiet Sangkhaosutthirak, chairing the meeting at the Phuket Office of the Election Commission. “[The election] may happen or it may not. But I would like us [government officials] to be constantly aware and to prepare for anything that may happen.” The meeting therefore discussed methods for proper handling of ballot boxes, who will ensure that there is no tampering of ballot boxes, and how any anti-government protests should be dealt with. A number of issues were discussed, in particular who should look after ballot boxes – volunteers, officers picked at random, or officials who have previous experience. V/Gov Somkiet said, “We have to do our jobs as best we

Tam, left, and Max with drugs.

Duo caught with drugs worth B2.7m TWO MEN WERE ARRESTed on Saturday (December 28) on charges off drug possession with intent to sell after police caught them with 6,000 methamphetamine pills and 600 grams of crystal meth, or ice. Police received a tipoff that Natthawut “Max” Yothee, 19, was about to do a deal behind Phuket’s OrBorJor hospital. They caught Max and Chalermpon “Tam” Rattananon, 38, red-handed with drugs. Police then went to Nattawut’s room, where they found a haul of 5,800 meth pills and 592.2 grammes of ice with a total street value of B2.7 million.

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can at this ‘special’ time. Certainly, ballot boxes need proper guarding, unlike in previous years when the boxes were left unlocked and unattended overnight.” Kittipong Teangkunakit, Director of the Phuket Election Commission, expressed concern about security. “If antigovernment protestors gather on [election] day, how can we prevent them from disrupting polling?” he asked. “And how close will they be allowed to get before the authorities can push them back?” Pol Col Sermpan Sirikong, Superintendent of Phuket Town Police, said that normally one police officer is assigned to keep order at each polling station but this time around he would like to post at least two. “In case someone has to be arrested and escorted away, then we will still have another officer to keep an eye on things.” But, he said, the planned election date coincides with a visit to Phuket by members of the Royal Family, which will require police officers for security details, putting

additional pressure on Phuket’s police manpower. The vice-governor stressed that Phuket must be able to handle election security without having to ask for help from outside. “If the government sees that the election in Phuket requires extra care, then it will have to send additional officers here. “But,” he added, “we don’t know yet what is going to happen. We just need to be aware and wait to hear more from the Central Election Commission about whether this vote will go ahead or not.” The meeting also discussed early polling for people who will not be in Phuket on February 2, and for those living on the island but are registered as living in other provinces. For them, election day will be on January 26. Phuket people may register for pre-election voting January 13 and 17 for Phuket residents. Those who live elsewhere should register before January 2 at the Muang District Registrar’ office, at the intersection of Yaowarat Rd with Mae Luan/Thungka Rd. Pre-election voting booths

will be set up at Thalang Pranangsang School for Thalang District residents, and at Kathu Wittaya School for Muang and Kathu residents. People from other provinces will cast their votes on the same day at the Sala Prachakom Community Hall on Narison Rd, Phuket Town, opposite the Election Commission Office. In Bangkok, election commissioners who at first urged the government to postpone the elections – even threatening to resign in order to derail them – later changed their minds and are now working to make sure it happens. “It is not hard to predict that the election will not be smooth, fair and transparent under the current circumstances,” EC chairman Supachai Somcharoen was quoted by the Bangkok Post as saying at a press conference shortly after the ballot numbers for party-list candidates were drawn. Later, however, the EC, after a meeting with PM Yingluck Shinawatra, appeared to have a change of heart, announcing the election would go ahead after all.

Defused: the shrimp paste ‘bomb’.

Bomb squad deal with shrimp threat BOMB SQUAD OFFICERS were called on December 25 to the entrance of Baan Laem Hin, just north of Phuket City. The caller, Worapoj Pluksacheep, 20, told police he was sitting in a sala at the entrance with a friend when they noticed a bag tucked under one of the seats. Fearing it might contain a bomb, he called the police. The EOD officers spent 15 minutes gingerly checking and then opening the bag to reveal its contents: about 10 kilos of kapi – shrimp paste. Mr Worapoj was thanked for his alertness and civicmindedness. The bag was taken to Muang Police Station to await collection by its owner who will, presumably, be rather embarrassed.

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Three fellows and one gecko with two heads THREE MEN – TWO BROTHers and a friend – who share a house on Hasip Pi Rd in Patong are feeling extra lucky these days after one of the brothers was woken at around 1 am last week by a baby house gecko. But this was no ordinary house gecko. It has six legs and two heads. The second head and the extra two legs stick out from the left side of its body. One of the trio, Ratchapol Pangsri, told The Phuket News on Thursday (December 26) , “When my brother found it three nights ago, one of its heads was still covered with eggshell. It’s very small – about the length of a baby’s finger – and it was very weak.” The baby gecko is being kept in a green plastic bowl. “We are treating it as a pet, giving it food and water.” The men have been putting a little sugar in the bottom of the bowl, which then attracts ants. “We feed it with insects – ants and little bugs. I don’t know if geckos normally eat these things, but it looks much healthier now.” Dr Sansareeya Wangku-

Parts of the mansion, such as the ornate front door, are still in good enough condition to be restored rather than being replaced.

Two heads are better than one? The tiny gecko definitely looks odd. langkul, biology professor at Prince of Songkhla University in Haad Yai, is an expert on geckos. She told The Phuket News, “This is very unusual. House geckos usually live about one year, but I’m not sure about this one because it’s deformed. “The owners could try feeding it with black ants, which will not sting the gecko, or with mealworms.” So far, not many people

know about the little twoheaded gecko, but as word gets around, the trio can expect a steady stream of visitors. Many Thais are fascinated by deformed animals, regarding them as something supernatural, and examining t h e m – a n d t h e i r s u rroundings – for any clues as to the winning lottery nu mb e r s for t he we e k . Prapaporn Jitmaneeyaphan

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he old Sino-Colonial house in the new Whiskey Mansion Park in Kathu is to be restored to its former glory in a joint effort by Kathu Municipality and the Phuket office of the Fine Arts Department (FAD). Restoring the building properly to FAD standards is painstaking and expensive work; any rotten or broken parts of the building must be replaced with original pieces if possible, or with handcrafted replicas using original materials. Waritsapong Likitwattananukul, the Municipality’s Civil Engineer explained to The Phuket News that, for example, modern cement cannot be used in the repairs as it is not compatible with the cement used 100 years ago when the mansion was built. So the restorers must make

and use the old style of cement known as Punn Tum. Paint, too, must be carefully chosen so that it does not flake off later, though some modern paints can be used without causing damage. The stairs inside will have to be completely remade, using the same kind of wood as in the original, which cannot be repaired to the point where it can be considered safe for use. Some of the mansion’s doors and windows have rotted, but others are still in good condition and can be repainted. The rotten ones will have to be replaced with replicas made with the same type of wood. The roof is a mess, with rotting beams under cheap cement sheets. All the beams will have to be replaced, and 100-year-old tiles must be found to recreate the roof. Once it is completed, the mansion, on what used to be the site of a rice spirit factory, will be opened to the public, allow-

ing people insights into the way people lived in Phuket when there was no air-conditioning, no cars, no computers and no phones. Restoration of old buildings is rare in Phuket. Only two major restorations have been completed in Phuket Town – the Thai Airways International building on Ranong Rd and the old post office on Montri Rd, now a museum of philately. The government offers no incentives to carry out proper restoration, and there is no system for listing buildings that must be preserved, so most people repair old buildings using modern materials, with decidedly mixed results. Even the Governor’s Mansion on Narison Rd – which dates back to the same period as the Whiskey Mansion – was repaired a few years ago using modern blue tiles for its roof, a choice that drew horrified local reactions when it was completed.

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he House’s decision to pass the amnesty bill on November 1 triggered a political crisis and prompted former Democrat MP Suthep Thaugsuban to lead protests against the government. The bill passed by the House is controversial because the ruling Pheu Thai Party designed it to offer a blanket amnesty, not only pardoning political demonstrators in 2010 but also absolving deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of his corruption charges. Protesters stayed put as the Constitution Court ruled on November 20 that the government-sponsored charter amendment on the make-up of the Senate violated the constitution. The judges ruled on a 6-3 vote that the process adopted to pass the amendment was improper and violated Section 291. It also ruled by five votes to four that the amendment to make the Senate a fully elected chamber violated Section 68 of the constitution which prohibits unconstitutional efforts to seize power. The court did not disband

A Thai opposition protester holds pictures of prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra during a rally in Bangkok on November 11. Photo: AFP/Christophe Archambault the ruling Pheu Thai Party that pushed for the amendment. However, its key members including the Pheu Thai leader, the House Speaker and the Senate Speaker who were directly involved in the passage of the amendment draft announced their defiance of the court’s ruling and power. Anti-government protest leaders escalated their demonstration and demanded

the ouster of the Yingluck Shinawatra government. Their rally on November 24 drew a huge crowd, yet the government did not respond. Mr Suthep then led another big rally on December 9 and even more people joined his movement. Prime Minister Yingluck dissolved the House that morning before demonstrators moved from the Democracy Monument to Government House. Demonstrations continue.

Preah Vihear ruling The International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s November 11 ruling on the interpretation of its June 15, 1962 verdict that granted Cambodia sovereignty over the Preah Vihear temple captured the attention of a nation. That day, Thais, regardless of political stripes, waited on the court’s decision as to whether Cambodian sovereignty over the temple included the 4.6 sq km disputed area surrounding it. The dispute over Preah Vihear has been lingering between the two countries for more than five decades.

The ICJ ruled Cambodia has sovereignty over the whole territory of the promontory of the temple, and that Thailand is obliged to withdraw its forces from the area. But the court did not decide which country has authority over the larger issue of the 4.6 sq km disputed area, as requested by Cambodia in 2011. The court said Cambodia and Thailand, as parties to the World Heritage Convention, must work together to protect it as a world heritage site. It urged them to find a joint solution to the disputed area. The countries now are waiting for negotiations on how to implement the ruling.

Kamnan Poh The arrest of convicted murderer and former fugitive Somchai Khunploem, aka Kamnan Poh, made headlines this year. Somchai, the so-called ‘”Godfather of Chon Buri’” was arrested by CSD police after a 120-day operation, supervised by Central Investigation Bureau commissioner Pol Lt Gen Pongpat Chayaphan. Somchai, father of caretak-

er Culture Minister Sonthaya Khunploem, was sentenced to 25 years for masterminding the murder of his political rival Prayoon Sitthichoke, kamnan of tambon Samet in Chon Buri’s Muang district, at a wedding reception in March 2003. Somchai was also given a jail term of five years and four months for corruption involving the 1992 sale of a site in Khao Maikaew forest reserve for use as a garbage dump. Somchai failed to show up when the Supreme Court delivered the verdict, prompting the court to issue a warrant for his arrest. Somchai, 75, was taken to the CSD’s special operations unit in the Chok Chai 4 area for interrogation.

Thaksin’s voice clip One way to trace the spark of the anti-government protests is to look back to July 6 when an audio clip about an amnesty was posted on Youtube. The 30-minute clip came to be known as the “General thang shao clip”, named after a mushroom that allegedly enhances sexual performance. It is believed to be a conversation between ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and deputy Defence Minister Yutthasak Sasiprapa. In the clip, it was proposed the amnesty should be treated as a national security issue and it should be submitted to the Defence Council for consideration. According to the clip, Supreme Commander Tanasak Patimapragorn and army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha supported the proposal, as long as Thaksin was prepared to permanently leave politics. However, both Gen Tanasak and Gen Prayuth denied knowing anything about the plans discussed in the clip. Gen Yutthasak also insisted the clip was doctored. Bangkok Post

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he world’s tiny but hugely successful Zoroastrian community will confront a demographic crisis which threatens its very existence when it gathers en masse in its spiritual home of Mumbai this week. The four-day World Zoroastrian Congress, beginning Friday, brings together followers of one of the world’s oldest religions, many of whom are descended from Persians who fled to India to escape persecution more than 1,000 years ago. Known as the Parsis, this group went on to become one of India’s wealthiest communities, closely linked to the rise of financial capital Mumbai. Famed members have included the industrialist Tata family and the late Queen singer Freddie Mercury, the son of Parsi migrants to Zanzibar. But the population of Parsis is quickly diminishing, with members divided over how best to preserve their religion and culture.

Tourists and burning fire in the Zoroastrian temple of Yazd, Iran. Photo: Nick Taylor “Demographically there’s nothing you can do. It’s going down and down and it’s eventually going to disappear,” said Jehangir Patel, editor of Parsiana, a Mumbai-based magazine for the community. Zoroastrians believe in one god, Ahura Mazda, and follow the teachings of the ancient Prophet Zoroaster. They worship in fire temples, believing fire to be a symbol of god’s purity. Scattered across countries

including Iran, the United States and Britain, their estimated numbers have dropped by more than 10 per cent between 2004 to 2012 to fewer than 112,000 people. In India, where most Zoroastrians live, the numbers have halved since 1940 to about 61,000. Every year, Mumbai sees about 850 Parsi deaths and roughly 200 births, with the largely well-educated and well-off group tending to

Syrian artists turn to black humour to mark Christmas SYRIAN ARTISTS HAVE turned to black humour to depict the brutal war devastating their country as they marked last Wednesday the third Christmas since the deadly conflict erupted. Their works posted on the Internet reflect the tragedy that has struck Syria where violence has reportedly killed more than 126,000 people and forced millions to flee. One of the most poignant illustrations by graphic designer Sedki al-Imam shows Santa Claus riding his sleigh through a starry, deep blue sky but instead of reindeer it is being pulled by warplanes. And rather than shower the earth with gifts, Imam’s Santa drops TNT-packed barrel bombs over Syria. The drawing comes as more than 400 people, including 117 children, have been killed in a 10-day air offensive. including the dropping of barrel bombs, by Syria’s regime against rebel-held areas of Aleppo – Imam’s hometown in northern Syria. In another illustration signed A. Wardeh, towers @thephuketnews

marry late – or not at all – and opting for smaller families, said Patel. Alarmed by the figures, and despite worries about a boom in the wider population, India’s government is about to launch an IVF scheme for the Parsis, who have earned a reputation for good business sense and honesty. “It’s a step in the right direction,” said gynaecologist Anahita Pandole, who has worked on a similar fertility

scheme for Parsis in Mumbai for nearly a decade, and said they often waited until their mid-to-late 30s to have children. But some believe more drastic action is needed to boost the traditionally closed community – being a ParsiZoroastrian is currently inherited only through the male line. If a Parsi woman marries a non-Zoroastrian, her children are barred from entering Mumbai’s fire temples or the Towers of Silence, where Parsi bodies are laid after death to be consumed by vultures. “It’s basically politics of apartheid. It’s discrimination on the basis of race and sex,” said Patel. Traditionalists, however, say the rules are essential to preserve their identity, which combines religion and ethnicity. “We want to increase the number of Parsis and if our community members marry out, in four generations the ethnicity of the community is going to disappear,” said Khojeste Mistree, a Punchayet trustee. AFP

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Leaders mark Mao’s birthday China’s Communist Party chief Xi Jinping visited the mausoleum of Mao Zedong last Thursday, as the regime carefully marked the 120th birth anniversary of the controversial leader. Mao – the founder of the People’s Republic who led the country for 27 years until his death in 1976 – commands reverence among many Chinese but also condemnation by critics who say his disastrous political and economic campaigns led to tens of millions of deaths.

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PM Abe visits Yasukuni shrine Japan’s nationalist Prime Minister Shinzo Abe paid tribute at Tokyo’s controversial Yasukuni war shrine last week, in a move Beijing condemned as “absolutely unacceptable”. Abe described his visit, which is certain to roil already-troubled ties in East Asia, as a pledge against war and said it was not aimed at hurting feelings in China or South Korea.

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Fresh, live action cooking and themed buﬀet dining Doctors and medical staff treating injured rebel fighters and civilians in the Syrian city of Aleppo. Photo: Scott Bobb of black smoke can be seen rising in the shape of a massive black Christmas tree, above crowds gathering in a destroyed city. Above the clouds is a little star, and nearby a tiny warplane. A bleak message reads: “Bashar al-Assad wishes you a merry Christmas!” But not all was gloom and doom, and cartoonist Juan Zero found a simple way to illustrate hope in dark times. He sketched and shared bright yellow smiley faces

standing out against the background of a black Christmas tree. Other Syrians shared online music, including a new version of the popular Jingle Bells reworked to the tune of: “Christmas eve, Christmas eve, people fear the sound of bullets from afar.” But the song quickly turns into a revolutionary hymn: “Freedom is right behind the door, we will have a tree in the house, planted by the revolutionaries... We want freedom and a new regime.” AFP

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Coloured tattoos escape ban Tattoo artists in France, who were up in arms about a government ban on certain dyes, say the health ministry has reassured them they will be able to keep using coloured ink, attributing the uproar to a misunderstanding of thousands of pages of regulations. France’s professional tattoo artists had been protesting for months after the health ministry banned 59 dyes used in cosmetics, including tattoo inks, for safety reasons.

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UN says US$166 million aid needed Aid agencies need US$166 million over the next three months to help civilians in violence-wracked South Sudan, the United Nations said Wednesday. The money is needed for maintaining health and sanitation, distributing food, as well as managing camps for those displaced by the recent ethnic clashes, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said.

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Mandela casting his vote in the 1994 elections. It was the first time he had voted in his life. Photo: Paul Weinberg

n South Africa, right-wing prophesies that Nelson Mandela’s death will be followed by a racial apocalypse refuse to be quashed by events. Ever since the mostly peaceful transition to majority rule in 1994, right-wing South Africans have claimed the moment would spell an end to reconciliation and unleash untold bloodshed. So engrained was the idea of a “Night of the Long Knives” that it even seeped into mainstream thinking. Some plotted elaborate evacuation plans, radio programmes discussed whether it was remotely possible and one journalist even visited a town where whites would supposedly gather before fleeing, just in case anyone turned up. When nothing happened after South Africa’s first black president drew his last breath on December 5, or after his burial 10 days later, most were unsurprised, but for some it was nothing more than apoca-

lypse deferred. “They are definitely planning something. It won’t happen over one night, but will be gradual,” said Neil, 40, while on a recent visit to an Afrikaner memorial, the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria. The belief that one day whites would be slaughtered en masse is tenacious and can be traced back to the earliest white settlers. Later, in the early 1900s, in the wake of the second Anglo-Boer War, the idea was propagated by soothsayer Nicolaas van Rensburg, who has obtained cult status among radical Afrikaner groups. Van Rensburg was a farmer who only read the Bible and was unable to write anything besides his own name. Among believers he is credited with predicting World War II and the rise of a black leader who some believe to be Mandela. The “siener”, or “seer” in the Afrikaans language, had a number of visions that his

daughter and friends wrote up in notebooks which today lie in a cultural history museum in the northwestern town of Lichtenburg. In 1915, Van Rensburg had a vision of “a coffin lowered into a grave, multiple fires coming out, led by one big blaze”. “Someone important is buried, and then a revolution breaks out,” explained Tollie Vreugdenburg, a police investigator who has worked on cases involving the far right. Van Rensburg’s prophesies were among those adopted by white terrorist group the Boeremag, who plotted to kill Mandela and overthrow the government in the late 1990s and early 2000s. One member of the group who turned state witness against his 20 co-accused revealed how they used the prophesies to plan and recruit new members. “They relied heavily on the Seer’s visions,” Vreugdenburg said. “The Night of the Long Knives, Mandela’s death, was the main reason.” AFP

QEII calls for ‘quiet reflection’ QUEEN ELIZABETH II urged people to take the time for quiet reflection in 2014, in her annual Christmas Day message to the Commonwealth. The head of the 53-country organisation looked back on her own six decades as monarch, in a personal broadcast last Wednesday. And the 87-year-old also looked forward to the future, saying her baby great-grandson Prince George, third in line to inherit the thrones of 16 Commonwealth realms,

was likewise set for a lifetime of service and duty. She also tried to soothe tensions ev ident at last month’s Commonwealth Summit in Sri Lanka, which was dominated by allegations of war crimes against the hosts. “We all need to get the balance right between action and reflection,” she said, in a message recorded at Buckingham Palace in London. “Be it through contemplation, prayer, or even keeping a diary, many have found the practice of quiet personal

ref lection surprisingly rewarding.” She said the 60th anniversary of her coronation in June 1953 had made her reflect on her own lifelong pledges. “The an niversar y reminded me of the remarkable changes that have occurred since the coronation, many of them for the better; and of the things that have remained constant, such as the importance of family, friendship and good neighbourliness.” AFP

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The Royal Phuket Yacht Club, once the place for royals and glitterati.

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huket’s first luxury hotel, the Royal Phuket Yacht Club at Nai Harn Beach, has been sold to an overseas investor, property and hotels consultant Bill Barnett reports in his blog, ThePhuketInsider.com. The transaction occurred in the private market and details have not been made public. Opened in 1986, the property has changed hands a number of times and has been managed over the years by Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental group and Starwood’s Le Meridien. The hotel was designed and built by MR Tridosyudh Devakula – who went on to build The Boathouse in Kata and Trisara. In its heyday, the 110-room hotel was by far the finest in the region, and attracted as regular guests members of royalty and glitterati such as James Bond actor Roger Moore and writer and comedian Peter Ustinov. Before the current sale it belonged to the developers of Puravarna, a very upscale project in Rawai. The project, being inland, had no beachfront, so the hotel was bought as a “beach club”, but continued to operate as a hotel. The Puravarna project subsequently collapsed after buyers discovered that a building permit had never been issued for the project. Nineteen buyers claimed they had paid a total of B217 million – an average of B11.4 million each – but that Phase 1 of the project had stalled and Phase 2 had never been started. Puravarna Resort Co’s Chairman, Steven Granville @thephuketnews

spent 18 months in custody awaiting trial for deception, which he denied. He was released after the charges were dropped. In 2010 the hotel was offered for sale for B1.3 billion by Puravarna Holdings, a strange partnership between British India PLC and Spanish group Boscasolidos, which has links to Spanish football club Barcelona. The hotel – which continued to operate smoothly – was sold to the low-key Corbis Group, a private equity, corporate investment and development group headquartered in Spain, for an undiclosed price. Corbis has now cashed out.

Me a nw h i le , a n o t h e r high-end Phuket hotel with a much less fraught history also changed hands recently, Mr Barnett reported. The sale of the 55-room Manathai Resort at Surin Beach, one of the island’s most desirable locations for upscale tourism, was brokered by Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels. As is so often the case with hotel transactions, the price and the name of the buyer were not revealed. Mr Barnett expects more sales of hotels in 2014 as new hotels open and owners of existing properties are faced with the choice of reinvesting with upgrades, or divesting.

THE NUMBER OF MOBILE subscribers in Thailand this year exceeded the entire population by one-third, thanks to the many people subscribing to more than one number. The local mobile market grew by 9 per cent to 95.5 million this year, with 25 million 3G customers using the 2100-megahertz network. The figures were released by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC). Overall prices for voice services plunged by 45 per cent to an average of 53 satang a minute, thanks to fierce competition in the 3G market. Prices of internet service rates dropped by 36 per cent to 21 satang per megabyte. Short messaging service (SMS) rates were down by 46 per cent to 84 satang per message, while multimedia message service (MMS) rates declined by 29 per cent to B2.77 a message. NBTC secretary-general Takorn Tantasit said that the number of mobile subscribers increased by 9 per cent in the past year, from 87.5 million to 95.5 million.

Many Thais have two or more mobile accounts. Photo: Jeremy Noble By the end of 2013 the number of 3G customers on the 2100-MHz spectrum was expected to reach 25.6 million – a number that excluded people using other networks

such as the True Move 850MHz spectrum. He said the NBTC expects more intense competition in 2014 with 3G prices likely to decline further.

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rdent Lord of the Rings fan Melynda Moon wanted to show just how much she loved the film franchise. So the 23-year-old Canadian scoured the internet and finally found that she could have her ears cut and shaped to look like an elf. “When I found I could have my ears pointed I have never been so sure of something in my entire life,” she said, “pointed ears are the most adorable thing, and I find the elven

Realtor cheats in house, caught with pants down TWO REALTORS IN THE US state of New Jersey gave new meaning to the phrase “open house” when they were caught on surveillance video having sex in a house one of them was supposed to be selling. Robert Lindsay artificially raised the market value of the home in order to carry on his trysts with Jeannemarie Phelan, a fellow realtor. In a suit filed earlier this month, the homeowners explained how they caught the couple in the act while watching surveillance foot-

age following an unrelated home invasion. The suit alleges that Lindsay and Phelan had relations in the home at least 10 times over several months, mostly in the bedroom – the homeowners didn’t check the tapes until months later. When officers arrived at the home, they saw Lindsay in the middle of pulling up his pants, telling them he was preparing the home for an open house. “Instead, Lindsay and Phelan were at the house to have sex,” the suit states.

attire is so elegant.” Mo o n s p e nt o n ly B13,400 for the entire procedure. Doctors snipped the tip of her ear, shaped it into a point, and then stitched it back together. “I have always had fantasies about what it would be like to be something other than human, so I decided to change my appearance to look supernatural,” said Moon. “I will never go back to being human. Now I just lack the glitter and wings to fly.”

Frenchman shows off his ‘spidey-sense’ THE REAL-LIFE SPIDERman is a middle-aged Frenchman that wears a light pink shirt, scaling buildings with his bare hands and no safety net. Daredevil climber Alain Robert scaled the 305 m tall Shimao Horizon Center Building in Shaoxing City last week using only a small harness and climbing shoes

in addition to the vice-like grip of his hands. The 51-year-old started climbing when he was just seven-years-old, and has scaled the tallest buildings in the world, including the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, the Empire State Building in New York City, and the Torch Tower in Doha without a rope or harness.

Two sisters, living 4,800 km apart, give birth at same time EVEN 4,800 KM COULD not separate the bizarre connection between two sisters: they both gave birth on the same day within moments of each other. Audrey Westich, a 29-yearold who lives in Pennsylvania, USA, and Andrea Mansfield, her 33-year-old sister who lives in Liverpool, England, were even monitoring each other’s progress as they went through labour via Facebook and Skype. If that were not enough, both women also gave birth to baby boys each in their respective homes. “Nothing like this has ever happened before at any of my home births,” said Rachel Mavers, a midwife during the labour, “it was amazing and a privilege to feel connected to two babies born at home in two different countries.” The coincidental births occurred because Westich was five days late and Mansfield was two days early. “We are going to call our boys ‘cousin twins’,” Westick told reporters. thephuketnews

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Above right: Grainne Farrell with her brother Cathal. She started her company seven years ago.

ith Thailand at the epicenter of the region’s medical tourism boom, it seems only natural that Phuket is a vital part of the industry, with its beautiful beaches, tranquil surroundings, and warm climate. All surgery, cosmetic or not, requires an amount of recovery time for the patient, especially if they have had drastic changes done to themselves. Instead of the hustle-and-bustle of life back home, patients can, and choose to surround themselves with the splendour of southern Thailand instead. This is exactly what Grainne Farrell envisioned when she started Lotus Medical International just over seven years ago. “People would rather come here and spend a week on an island in Southeast Asia instead of being stuck in a hospital room,” Grainne says. Grainne, who has years of experience working in the healthcare industry in England, originally chose Thailand because of her love of muay Thai, wanting to improve her skill whilst building a business. Based in Phuket, the company provides full-service support for foreigners who choose to mix their medical procedures with a holiday in one of the world’s most idyllic locations. Her brother, Cathal, is a principal figure in the company, and does everything from picking up patients at the airport to driving them to the hospital, even checking up on

them during the recovery process. “Having surgery in a foreign country can be a stressful experience, so we have someone essentially holding your hand the entire way, from the moment you land in Phuket,” he says. Procedures like rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, or facelifts can cost upwards of thousands of dollars in the West, but in Thailand, patients pay a fraction of that cost whilst receiving the same quality of care. That means, for almost the same (some-

times even lower) cost of just the procedure back home, patients can also mix in a holiday in Phuket while they recuperate. Cathal explains how, in addition to the top quality surgeons available in Phuket, the island’s highly advanced medical scene gives patients the feeling of being back home, albeit in a tropical setting. “It is important that the whole operation is as professional as possible, and Phuket really does offer great all-around service – things like nursing staff being able to speak English, and reliability.”

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here is little doubt that Mirko Cappa, executive chef of Bodega & Grill at Angsana Laguna Phuket, has infused his Italian upbringing into the dishes at the restaurant. Far away from the cobblestone streets and cute little grandmothers of Italy, Cappa has created a set menu that takes advantage of the perfect fishing of southern Thailand and added a modern twist to the usual culinary fare. The chef recently gave The Phuket News a sneak peek of the new menu, which thankfully still includes Bodega’s signature grilled Australian grass fed beef strip loin – but we’ll get to that. Starters are meant to be previews of what’s to come, a small window into the eye of the dinner storm. Cappa insisted on wow’ing us with this course and started with the duo of tartar, which which included yellow fin tuna, Norwegian salmon tartar, an assortment of greens, and topped with a large chip that resembled a surfboard. On top of this edible surfboard was a boiled quail egg and beluga caviar! Just like the sport it represents, the balance of taste was savory yet subtle. A perfect compliment to their famous “Bodega” goose liver foie gras – a most indulgent and savoury dish that fin-

ished with a delightful crispness. The sword fish and saku tuna carpaccio as well as the crispy golden fried zucchini flowers kept things refreshingly light and were easy to eat. Cappa used the appetisers to bring diners in, using a sense of fun and delicious flavours. What was seafood earlier, quickly became something more – a language spoken through taste. Clearly, he had learned from working at the best five-star restaurants in the world, which included stops in Sin-

gapore, Brazil, Shanghai, and Argentina. This is the Milanese’s second stint with the restaurant – he worked with what was formerly known as the Sheraton on the same spot years earlier. Within moments, the second course began and it was clear that the steak, served with roasted potatoes and creamy spinach, would be a winner. The searing was perfect and almost melted at the end of your fork before chewing – that’s true tenderness. Another winner was the almond

and pistachio crusted amberjack steak, served with a fennel salad, baby vegetables, and green pea sauce that was almost too delicious for its own good. The sauce could easily be mistaken for a healthy mashed potatoes. For dessert, Cappa served the restaurant’s signature cheesecake with blueberry naga, set against the backdrop of a crispy brandy snap that resembled the sun. It was a sugary beach scene that blended well with the entire meal’s “fun in the sea” style and flavours. Though slightly difficult to eat because of the layers of chocolate, the fruity flavours stood out. It’s never too early to check out the new menu at Bodega & Grill, if only to taste the splendid steaks and appetisers. Warning: a full belly is imminent. For more details call 076-324-101 or visit angsana.com/en/phuket

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EUROPEAN

INTERNATIONAL

INDIAN

SEAFOOD

Bodega & Grill

Irish Times

Navrang Mahal

Trisara Seafood

A rustic, homely atmosphere serving North and South Indian dishes, freshly prepared by hereditary chefs and served in brass Katoris in the Royal Mughal style of bygone Emperors of India. Many mouth-watering dishes prepared exactly to your liking. Open from 12.30pm - 3pm and 6.30pm 11pm daily. Karon Sea Sand Resorts & Spa, Karon Beach. Also in Patong Soi Bangla. 076 286 464

The first truly world-class destination seafood dining experience on Phuket. A private entrance leads guests either to an outdoor, beachfront deck or to the cool, relaxed interior. The menu is a balance between local and imported seafood prepared and served in a Mediterranean way. Dinner 7pm-10.30pm. Trisara, 076 310 100.

Bodega & Grill is situated on a picturesque patio by the lagoon. The restaurant serves premium char-grilled steaks and seafood from a wood-fired oven, as well as authentic homemade pastas, risottos and paellas. Bodega’s generous steaks are available in portions of up to 1.2 kilogram. Angsana Laguna Phuket, Cherngtalay; 076 324 101

The only Irish owned and managed Irish Pub in Phuket. A real Irish Pub at the heart of Phuket’s world famous nightlife. In this traditionally styled Irish pub you will find a very warm welcome from the Management and their fantastic staff. All your favourite Irish food and beverages. Jungceylon, Patong Beach; irishtimespub-phuket.com

Ceramic Kitchen Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

ITALIAN

RE KÁ TA Beach Club

Acqua

Enjoy fine dining with panoramic sea views in sensually indulgent setting. Delicious Thai and European creations are served on the open-air terrace. Mom Tri’s Villa Royale is the winner of the Wine Spectators Award of Excellence. Situated on the only road into to Kata Noi Beach. Reservations recommended. momtriphuket .com; 076 333 568

Enjoy a unique dining and shopping experience at Ceramic Kitchen. We offer a wide range of beverages as well as the chance to shop for ceramic after your lunch or dinner, while every Sunday we do a traditional roast all day. We’re also experts for special events, wedding ceremonies, staff parties, birthday parties and more. 185/5 Moo 7, Srisoonthorn Rd., T. Srisoonthorn, Thalang district. 076 272151-2, 082 153 3163

FRENCH

Connoisseurs of fine cuisine can revel in Acqua’s experiential concept. The Acqua restaurant experience promises to deliver only the freshest of ingredients, sourced from only the best producers both local and international. Taste explosions from the portfolio of Chef Alessandro Frau, of both traditional & contemporary are offered. Kalim Bay-Patong, 076 618 127

The beachfront restaurant offers modern innovative cuisine with a strong focus on seafood. In the evening RE KÁ TA transforms with Kata’s magical sunsets and cool sounds along with the delicious drinks and tapas, right on the beach. Open daily 6.30am-11pm; Kata Beach (next to Boathouse); info@rekataphuket.com, rekata phuket.com, 076 330 421

Baan Kalim Restaurant & Seafood KEE Sky Lounge

DaVinci

La Boucherie

La Boucherie is a French steakhouse located on Soi Sansabai in Patong, next to Jungceylon and just a short walk from Bangla road. You’ll find a varied menu of wonderful and reasonably priced food that includes perfectly cooked steaks and dishes from France, all with friendly and efficient service that guarantees you a very pleasant and satisfying experience. Open daily 11am-5am. 076 344 581. laboucherie-asia.com

Serving up an eclectic mix of tasty East-meetsWest tapas, and a colourful new vibe on the rooftop. Enjoy trendy fusion finger food influenced by cooking styles from around the world alongside your main course, or simply relax with Eurasian tapas and sip sundowners from a selection of creative cocktails. Open 5.30pmmidnight, KEE Resort & Spa, 076 335 888

Great food and people you know! Authentic Italian cuisine in Nai Harn area. Three different dining areas, cocktail lounge, children’s play area, Delicatessen, live music....DaVinci is not just a meal, it is an experience of taste, atmosphere and more. Restaurant open daily 5pm-11.30pm; Deli open 11am-6pm; Sunday close; Naiharn 076 289 574. davinciphuket.com

Panache Restaurant

Diavolo

Start your evening with delicious food and fine wine. Pick the perfect spot to take in stunning views of Patong bay, as the evening breeze surrounds you. Relax and enjoy live music to make your evening into that truly wonderful and unforgettable dining experience. Open daily 11am-Midnight. Patong; baankalim.com; baankalimrestaurant@hotmail.com, 076 618 125

THAI Baan Aroi Restaurant

Breeze Restaurant

Phuket’s most exciting new restaurant is situated on the waterfront at Cape Yamu. Chef Cheryl Johnson is providing diners with her innovative modern French interpretations of local ingredients. Open from Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, and from Wednesday to Saturday for lunch. Our menus change frequently. Cape Yamu, Paklok, 081 271 2320

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try our creative and innovative cuisine. Open daily from 7.00 am till 11.00 pm. Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas, outriggerthailand.com.

The Bistro Restaurant

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Offers authentic Thai cuisine, showcasing traditional local flavours with the freshest, finest and healthiest ingredients. This restaurant is surrounded by a lush tropical garden and provides a warm and friendly atmosphere. Open daily from 11.00 am till 9.00 pm. Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas, outriggerthailand.com.

JAPANESE Talung Thai

Tre by Double Pool Villas

An array of culinary experiences is offered to tempt and intrigue in Tre - the exclusive contemporary French Vietnamese restaurant set among the superb surroundings of the DoublePool Villas. Tre’s signatures dishes include scallops and green apples and tartar with pan-fried foie gras. Banyan Tree Phuket, Cherngtalay; banyantree.com

A menu of modern Mediterranean influences created by Chef Luca to tantalize the senses in a modern ambience. Offering everything from fresh seafood pastas to simple good pizzas. An impressive selection of well priced beverages and stunning sea views complete the experience. Open daily for lunch or dinner. Paresa Resort, Kamala Beach; 076 302 000

Tamarind Restaurant

Find all the Italian traditions in one location, and savor and experience the real Mama style dishes serving only the traditional taste of Italia. The Bistro is at Impiana Resort Patong Phuket. Happy Hours 50 per cent off for selected beverages, soft drinks, juices from 3pm-5pm & 10pm11pm daily. Open 3pm-12am. Impiana Resort Patong Phuket, Patong Beach, 076 340 138.

To complement an already distinctive cuisine, Tamarind is bringing to the island high quality authentic Japanese cuisine, courtesy of Master Chef Shiraishi. Gracing our Japanese menu will be fresh sushi, sashimi, healthy salads, yakitori and tempura and much more. Tamarind is your ultimate destination to savour the best Japanese cuisine in Phuket. Cherngtalay; banyantree.com

The restaurant has a stunning sunset location, offering views of the Andaman Sea. The menu of southern Thai specialties and true local dishes, are not seen on many other restaurant menus in Phuket. Chill with a cocktail from our award wining mixologist at sunset and then relax with authentic Thai cuisine. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Paresa Resort, Kamala; 076 302 000

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9 YEARS ON: REMEMBERING THE ASIAN TSUNAMI

A LOOK BACK Phuketians gathered at Mai Khao and Patong beaches on December 26 to mark the 9th anniversary of the Asian Tsunami, which devastated Phuket and the surrounding areas in 2004.

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SHARING THE XMAS SPIRIT Angsana Laguna Phuket joined the Phuket Child Watch Foundation to bring Christmas spirit to the Holland House in Kathu, the home of orphans and underprivileged children in Phuket. Angsana donated B25,600 towards Christmas lunch and wrapped gifts with the help of resort’s guests and associates.

A FESTIVE TIME Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket had a special Christmas Eve celebration at the resort on December 24. Photos: Max Tiverne

SAVE THE PLANET Lopburi-native Prasopsuk ‘Pom’ Leadviriyap recently held an environmental workshop at Prince of Songkla University, teaching people to make stylish handbags out of recycled plastic bags.

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FRIDAY, 2014 FRIDAY, JANUARY JANUARY 3,3,2014 RBFC Thailand 2014 Classic Sport Fishing Tournament Offshore The Similan Islands

25 th

27 th February 2014

Proudly organised by the Rawai Beach Fishing Club, (RBFC) Phuket, Thailand.

Huge cash and other prizes to be won!!

57 hours of non -stop fishing!

Huge media coverage!

For further details please contact Warren Crowe or Andy Bright info@rawaibeachfishingclub.co m Warren tel: +66 (0) 812604291 Andy tel: +66 (0) 862739948 Website: www.rawaibeachfishingclub.com

Prizes include fishing trips, tackle, limited edition prints, and much more!

Rawai Beach Fishing Club is an official Sponsor Club of the International Game Fishing Association. RBFC supports recreational fishing

FRIDAY JANUARY 3

SATURDAY JANUARY 4

SUNDAY JANUARY 5

Live Seafood & Jazz Sunday Brunch at Banyan Tree

The Good Shepherd Merchandise Shop Open Pool Competition at Expat Hotel Pool Competition at 9pm. Expat Sports Bar, Soi Taipan, Patong. expatsportsbar.com.

Every Wednesdays and Saturdays. Plaza Del Mar, Laguna (Behind Bake). Time: 10am to 1pm every Wednesday and 9am to noon every Saturday. We have a wide and wonderful selection of handicrafts such as toys, greeting cards, ornaments, lanterns, bags, purses and many more. You can also find exquisite arts and craft created by local residents. Pre-loved items include books, clothes and toys. Handicraft items are made by the disadvantaged members of society that The Good Shepherd strives to empower. All proceeds go directly to The Good Shepherd mission. See thegoodshepherd.info.

Sunday Brunch at Sails, Hilton Enjoy our lavish international buffet with friends and family each sunday at Sails! Our live band sets the mood for a relaxing afternoon with delicious food, live cooking stations, refreshing drinks and good company. Balloon artists entertain the little ones with face painting and kid activities. 12pm - 3 pm. B1,400++ per adult, B700++ per child (Ages 5-12). 076 396 433.

Join Banyan Tree’s indulgent LIVE Seafood Sunday brunch featuring lots of LIVE Canadian Lobsters, Tiger prawns, freshly shucked Oysters, Wagyu rump and Foie Gras. Meander from one live cooking station to the next, and don’t forget to leave room for cheese and dessert. With live Jazz music and a kids club, starting at B2,500++ per person including free flow of selected beverages. Advance bookings are highly recommended. Contact 076 372 400. fb-phuket@banyantree.com.

MONDAY JANUARY 6

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 naans, mutton vindaloo, chicken tandoori, dal makhini, butter chicken, samosas, lassis and many more mouth-watering dishes. For only 499/- nett and special reduced prices on drinks.

BBQ All You Can Eat at Shakers

Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach

Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi

KARON’S ONLY LIVE BLUES VENUE Live Music and BBQ in an “Outback Aussie Bar” setting. Phuket’s best Home Made Flame Grilled Aussie Burgers, Aussie Steak special’s, sizzling BBQ Ribs, Spit Roast Kebabs, Red Snapper Fish n Chips, Live Sports shown on 2 Big Screen LED TV’S, Free Pool Table, and More! Relax in an open air family friendly atmosphere with friendly staff, Great Food and frosty cold ones on ice from Australia & Thailand. Featuring “Moody Blues” Live on SUN, WED AND FRI From 9pm till Late at “Phuket’s House of the Blues - ROADHOUSE!”.

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.

It will be happened every Saturday night through the year. Num Noi Singpatong, the head trainer and owner of Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Gym in Patong Beach, will be launching an elite fight series in Patong Boxing Stadium (Sai Nam Yen). Visit the official website at www.patong boxingstadium.com.

Thai market night

Sunday Poolside BBQ at Westin

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

Mondays and Thursdays. BBQ all you can eat: pork, chicken, beef, prawns, fish and squid with salad buffet, cold and hot sauces, garlic bread, baked potatoes, potato salad and more for B325 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

Indulge in a lavish BBQ buffet with a variety of meats and seafood, live cooking stations, your favourite Italian dishes, and scrumptious desserts. Every Sunday through November, 12 – 3pm at Prego by the Beach, The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket. THB990++ per adult plus free access to Prego pool. THB495++ per child (7-12 years old). 076 335 600 or westinsiraybay.com.

Experience an authentic taste of Thailand and simple a wide variety of dishes prepared fresh for you. Market night price is weight of chosen items every Monday at Ban Aroi from 6.30 - 9.00 pm.

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WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8

4 Regions of Thailand Market

BBQ Ribs All You Can Eat

Stroll through a lively Thai Market with art & craft stalls and enjoy fresh seafood and local delights, accompanied by authentic Thai Khim performances. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday starting 18:00, for THB 1,250 NET only. Baan Talay is the Thai signature restaurant of Angsana Laguna Phuket and situated on Bang Tao Beach behind XANA Beach Club. Angsana Laguna Phuket - Bang Tao Bay , Email : fbcoordinator-lagunaphuket@angsana. com , 076 324 101.

Wednesdays and Fridays. BBQ ribs all you can eat with salad buffet and potato salad for B295 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

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Half Chicken Spit Roast Tuesdays and Saturdays: Half chicken spit roast with french fries, salad buffet, potato salad & gravy sauce for B225 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8

BBQ Steak night

Enjoy flame-grilled steak, cooked to perfection and served with fresh selections from our buffet BBQ night THB 1,190++ per person. Free children under 7 and half price for 7 to 12 yrs old every Wednesday at Panache from 6.30 to 10.00 pm.

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Phuket FC VS Vladivostok First friendship football match between Russia and Thailand will be held at Phuket Surakul Stadium on 18th January 2014, Phuket FC and football club “FORWARD” from the Vladivostok. The main significance of this game is to develop Thai-Russian relationship. That’s why this match will be held with approve of the Thailand Consulate in Vladivostok, Russian Consulate in Thailand, Thai-Russian chamber of commerce and of course Phuket’s football club – Phuket FC. We will prepare unique program for the guests of the match. It will be a happy holiday for everyone in Phuket. There are special recreational zones will be organized that the guests can touch the culture, food and tradition each other. The tickets are now selling at Surakul stadium, Central Festival, any travel companies and real estate agencies. For more info visit www.facebook.com/footballphuket.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8

Masquerade Party Phuket Has Been Good To Us is proud to present “Masquerade Party”. Enjoy a carnival evening with delicious Venetian inspired 5 course banquet, free flow, entertainment and dancing, at Pullman Phuket Arcadia, Naithon Beach from 7 pm. till late. Dress with “Magnificent Masks”. Donation 3,000THB to enjoy the moment. For booking or more info contact Phuket Has Been Good To Us on 076 278 146 or info@ phukethasbeengoodtous.org.

TUE FEB 25 - THU FEB 27 RBFC Thailand 2014 Classic Sport Fishing Tournament 25 th

Thanyapura Superkidz The Thanyapura SUPERKIDZ is coming back for Thriathlon (swim + bike + run) on 8th March 2014. We are dedicated to providing more excitement and competition for those athletes who are based in Asia, love the sport of triathlon, and have the heart to race and pursue achievement. Age group from 6-18 years old and adult. The race will be started at 8.00 am. Entry fee 1,500THB for individual and Team. For Thanyapura members is 1,200THB for individual and Team. To regist call 076-336000 or sportcamp@thanyapura.com . Visit thanyapura. com for more information.

EVERY DAY

Offshore The Similan Islands

27 th February 2014

Proudly organised by the Rawai Beach Fishing Club, (RBFC) Phuket, Thailand.

Huge cash and other prizes to be won!!

RBFC THAILAND 2014

57 hours of non -stop fishing!

“Classic” Sport Fishing Tournament will be held between 25 - 27th February “offshore” from the beautiful Similan Islands. Huge media coverage! Renowned as Thailand’s ‘premium sport fishing area’ some 70 miles N/West of Chalong Bay, Phuket. The Prize monies offered are the largest in Asia. The boats normally cruise up the day before. Making for a very enjoyable 4 days in one of Thailand’s most sought after destinations.Prizes There is still include fishing trips, tackle, limited a number of game fishing boats available, edition prints, and much more! to join the tournament or get information contact info@rawaibeachfishingclub.com. For further details please contact Warren Crowe or Andy Bright info@rawaibeachfishingclub.co m Warren tel: +66 (0) 812604291 Andy tel: +66 (0) 862739948 Website: www.rawaibeachfishingclub.com

Rawai Beach Fishing Club is an official Sponsor Club of the International Game Fishing Association. RBFC supports recreational fishing

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Phuket Wake Park The place for outdoor activities for the whole family. Ring winch for water skiing and wake-boarding. Reversible winch and coaching services for beginners. Restaurant, swimming pool, massage, fitness equipment and mini-hotel with 28 rooms. All this in a Phuket Wake Park! Welcome from 7:30 to 22:00 every day.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2014

GOT YOUR ISLAND VIEW NUMBER

B14bn

Amount grossed by How The Grinch Stole Christmas, the highest grossing holiday film.

B3.2m

Approximate cost to buy everything mentioned in the song The 12 Days of Christmas.

502,165

Number of Christmas lights strung up by Australian man – the world record.

1,178

Number of homes Santa would have to visit every second to deliver gifts to everyone.

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This week in history ■■ January 3, 1990

Former leader of Panama, General Manuel Noriega, surrenders to American forces. ■■ January 4, 1903 Topsy, an elephant, is electrocuted by Thomas Edison as he tries to demonstrate the superiority of AC electricity over DC. ■■ January 5, 1919 The German Workers’ Party is founded. Its name is later changed to the National Socialist Party, or Nazis. ■■ January 6, 1907 Maria Montessori opens her first school and daycare center for working class children in Rome. ■■ Janury 7, 1948 Kentucky Air National Guard pilot Thomas Mantell crashes while in pursuit of a supposed UFO. ■■ January 8, 1835 The United States’ national debt is zero, the only time this has happened. ■■ January 9, 1916, This picture was taken at daybreak at Rawai Pier when the tide was out. It gives the impression of being quite chilly but was The Battle of Gallipoli concludes its’ usual warm self and at that hour of the morning was tranquil, with the occasional fisherman coming in with his catch. with an Ottoman Empire victory Photo: Gerry Cummings after the last Allied forces are evacuated from the peninsula. Have a Phuket photo to share? Email it with caption to editor@classactmedia.co.th Source: Wikipedia

Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

SUDOKU

59. D.C. al ___ (musical direction) 60. Suffix with neur61. Hinder 62. Opposite of charge 63. Actor Green of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” 64. Fop’s footwear 65. Wraps (up)

28. Chichi 29. Kind of partner 31. Just 32. G8 member 33. Provocative 34. Jewish month 35. Strong cleaners 37. More than unpopular 38. Crooked 39. Illegal shares of profits 43. Rat Down 44. Nuptial sites 1. Rattles 45. Island ring 2. Promise, e.g. 46. Flies alone 3. Cheese variety 47. Chew the scenery 4. Playa 48. Indigenous 5. Farewells Canadian 6. Double 49. Peach ___ 7. “Stop!” 50. Pomp 8. Empty talk 52. Does in 9. Had down cold 53. Alternative to steps 10. Organized 54. “Blue” or “White” persecution river 11. Duck 55. Avon anti-aging 12. Goes (for) brand 13. Deuce toppers 56. Historic Virginia family 21. Ate 63. Crumb 22. “Be-Bop-___” 64. Get prone 25. Accord 65. Second degree? 26. Campus store 27. Indian tourist stop 66. Across, in verse

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1.Kanchanaburi; 2. Thirteen; 3. False. Elephants cannot jump at all; 4. Epileptic seizures; 5. S, for the number six.

1. In which Thai province is the Three Pagodas Pass? 2. How many objects are there in a baker’s dozen? 3. Elephants can jump across obstacles up to three metres wide. True or false? 4. Grand Mal and Petit Mal are both types of what? 5. O T T F F _ S E N T. What is the missing letter? Answers at the foot of the page.

Across 1. Classified information? 5. One way to be taken 10. Fly, e.g. 14. “It was ___ mistake!” 15. Parlor piece 16. Head or night starter 17. Film unit 18. Cockamamie 19. Battering wind 20. One way to move 23. Rock fracture 24. Gardener’s soil 25. Whips 28. Astringent 30. Achieving Moksha is one of its goals 31. Rivera product 33. Elusive one 36. One way to move 40. Balancing pro 41. Order 42. Chills and fever 43. Hordeolum 44. Monovalent radicals 46. Île de la Cité locale 49. Free-for-all 51. Every which way 57. Boor 58. Showy flower

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units fully furnished, parking fully fitted teak kitchens. Granite tops Western baths, sat.TV&internet included. Masterbed with ensuite bath starting 20,000/m longterm. No party people. 084 840 1262, north8east98@yahoo. com.

Fully furnished 2 bedroom house with ever ything in the hear t of Karon. Long term rental only Minimum 6 months. Walking distance to shops, beach & restaurants. 300 m from Hilton hotel. Call on 0806905248 or email on lil@ladolcevitare.com.au, Price : 25000 per month , Person : Lillian Dinic , Address : 363/6 Patak Road Karon , Email : lil@ladolcevitare.com.au , 080 690 5248.

Shop for Rent in Bangla Road: Shop for rent in middle of Soi Bangla, Patong Beach. Suitable for restaurant / coffee shop / bar / boutique / retail outlet. Arporn , r_arpon@ hotmail.com , 083 280 9433.

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Sale Patong Guesthouse 出售巴东宾馆: First spacious&clean

ern contemporary villas. Infinity pool, 3 bedrooms, 4 bahtrooms, study, large living area, terrace and covered parking for 2 cars. Priced from 24 MB. info@thecurvephuket. com, www.thecurvephuket.com.

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garden and staff house.Price:24.5 Million Baht, Contact:085-4756003 Email:riversidebungalow@ googlemail.com, w w w.khaolakriverside-bungalow.de.

For Sale 2 villas with this view: Situated at Ao Por, 2 mod-

guesthouse downhill in Patong. 36MB. Close to the main road to Patong beach. 由业主提供公寓巴东由业主，宾馆在巴东。全装修的二十五间客房，36 意泰珠。靠近巴东海滩。Ramon0856-44-9344 ramonbencharitiwong@gmail.com.

Penthouse With Amazing Views: Elegant fully furnished

Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale/Rent: B11.9 M 2 min walk to beach, big balcony & sunset view, 180 Sqm, 2 Ensuite Bed rooms, big living space. 089 617 2312, PhuketAREA.com - Search V146.

of living the way a local Phuketian does in a highly pleasurable, private atmosphere close to Bang-Tao beach. Create wonderful memories in these modern Sino-Portuguese villas. More details at bougainvilleaphuket.com, facebook.com/BougainvilleaPhuket.

Bungalow in Khaolak for Sale: 5 rai land ,14 Bungalows with penthouse, 4 bedrooms split in 2 floors, 3 bathrooms, spacious and light living room with the most beautiful ocean view Jacuzzi on the terrace. Freehold 0874663486. 24MB.

House for rent in Karon:

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2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with off-street parking in small quiet boutique estate behind Red Mountain Golf Course. Full Chanote Title. Contact Gim (English/Thai) Ph 081-6065772 for an Inspection. Price:3.2 Million, Sabai Village Kathu

Luxury 3 Bedroom Pool Villa: Located 4 km from Layan

Beautiful Villa 550sqm. Land 2,400 sqm. with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, maid's room, laundry room, home of f ice, Western kitchen. Large mature garden, garage for 2 cars Price B32 million. Call 081 978 5181. www.myrawaivilla.com

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G O LF V I LL A @ L o c h Palm: 3 bed 3 Bath fully furnished

OCEAN VIEW VILLA FOR RENT: Large 5/6 Bedroom, 6

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Luxury Condo Rent / Sale: 2 B e d r o o m , L- r o o m a n d f u l l y equipped kitchen, 160 -212sqm. Very high standard with a nice view. Big balcony, swimming pool, gym. Location: Kathu, 10 min. Patong Beach, 5 min. Phuket Town and all department stores and international hospitals. Rent Long term: B45,000 – B63,50 0 Buy: B8,50 0,0 0 0 – B11,500,000. Contact 086 268 7901 or send e-mail to: condophuket@ yahoo.com.

R AWA I P O O L V I L L A & GUESTHOUSE: Family villa, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, Living room & kitchen. Fully furnished. Laundry room, stock room. Car park. Water well, water treatment system. Pool 4x8m with sala. Renovated 2013. Price : 10,9 MB , Email : info@saoirse.cz.

Plots for sale in Rawai:

FOR SALE. 3 plots of 250-300 sq.m each in Rawai suitable for building villas. In a quiet street and good location. Can be sold all together or separately. Contact Izzy 086 278 8300 or Danai 090 170 0429.

Ocean Front Villa for Sale: Luxury brand new villa, fully furnished and ready to move in, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with infinity 10 metre long swimming pool and truly beautiful sea view. Located in a small development, only 50 metres from the sea and 3 mins from Ao Po Grand Marina. For sale B19.9 million or for long term rent B150,000 per month. Call 081 343 0777, email: montha_phuket@ yahoo.com.

FOR SALE Penthouse in Rawai: 360 panoramic breathtaking views of Chalong Bay, mountain views and Big Buddha. Two bedrooms, 310 sq.m of spacious living area and balconies. Contact Izzy 0862788300 or Danai 090 170 0429.

NOW OPEN!! I N T H E N AT U R E RO M A N TI C THAI - ST YLE RESORT Daily 2 0 0 0 T h b, We e k l y 12 0 0 0 T h b, Monthly 44000Thb Included: Daily room cleaning, Linen changing once/week, Internet Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Smart TV, Electricity, Free bicycle, BBQ grill, Exes to Cinema room. www.coco-palace.com, Email : namphung@andamanhorizon.asia , Phone : 087 877 2320.

Home For Sale By Owner: One level 3 Bdr,2 Bath,fully equipped kitchen, set in private, secure surroundings and conveniently located as it’s just a 5 minutes drive to the BIS international school.Community Pool. Email : robert.anthony.krause@gmail. com , Phone : 084 851 9795.

For Sale-Beachfront land@ Naka: 2 rai of absolutely amazing beachfron. A few minutes by boat to Phuket. Facing west to the sunset and views of Phuket. Contact: 086 278 8300 or Danai 090 1700 429.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. 3 Bed Pool Villa Pa Khlok:

FOR SALE 2 VILLAS WITH THIS VIEW Lease or sale, commercial building, intersection corner location, highly visible, developing area. call Dan 081 892 0960.

In Karon:

Situated at Ao Por, 2 modern contemporary villas. Infinity pool, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, study, large living area, terrace and covered parking for 2 cars. Priced from 24 MB. info@thecurvephuket.com, www.thecurvephuket.com

3 Beds, 2 Bath 6x3m pool. Full aircon and funishings. Ready for occupation and rental. Secure estate, private parking. 6km from Heroines monument. Close to PIA, BCS and shops. 081 737 0722.

Urg e n t 2 N ew A p a r tments For Sale: Because

Furnish Condo Patong by Owner: By owner, condo in Patong.

Fully furnished 1bed/1bath 29sqm 2.9 MB. & 2bed/2.5bath 72sqm 6.9 MB. Close to Jungceylon, Bangla road & Patong hospital. Ramon 085 644 9344, ramonbencharitiwong@gmail.com.

of divorce URGENT RE-SALE 2 brand new apartments. Welcome real buyers No agents. Call on +66 (0) 87 269 2274, Chrismar.

Single House For Sale: In soi jaofah 73 (before phunaka golf club) Land area 2 Ngan 92 sqwah, Usable area 450 sqm. 3 bedrooms, 3 bat hro o ms, sw imming p o o l, room for maid. Sale: 12.9 million baht. Tel. 081-4761640(Eng) 0818923709 (Thai)

Beachfront Condo in Cape Panwa: Two floors 282 sq. m of

living space with stunning views. 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms + Study + large kitchen. Fully furnished. Communal 40m pool 5 steps away. Beach 15 steps! 091 876 2330.

Luxury Villa for Rent: Magnifi-

Business for Sale: Located in

a prime area just 50 metres from the north end of Patong Beach (close to Graceland Hotel & the roundabout o n b e a c h r o a d) t h e r e a r e t w o commercial townhouse buildings incorporated into this sale. They are on offer on a freehold basis which comes complete with a Chanote land title deed. The two 3 storey buildings sits on land measuring over 30 sq.wah. This prime real estate has been prepared for total refurbishment and is a per fect business investments for a property developer for resell potential or a business person who wants the freedom to create their own business design concept. Plans have been drawn-up to develop the property into either a 8 room or a 14 room guesthouse/apartments. 081 893 2330.

cent 4 bedroom pool villa on the west coast of Phuket, above prestigious Kata Beach. Exceptional opulence throughout. Long & short term rental. Enquiries on 087 283 8884 or 080 690 5248.

Freehold House for sale:

Patong Condo for sale: A nice foreign freehold condominium for sale in Patong is located in a recently complete development of one & two bedrooms condominiums. Located on the fourth floor of a total of five. 080 052 8082.

Three floor villa for sale: Brand new three floor villa on Phuket, near Villa Market. Glass elevator, swimming pool, ocean view. 700 sq. m. Freehold contract available. Current price: 13m THB. Please call Alexander 080 521 0736.

Land Plot for Sale: Chanote title at Cherng Talay / Pasak7 (Phuket - Surin Beach area) Phone 090 487 8084. Email: utaipan@ yahoo.com.

Sea View Off Plan Condominiums: 65m2 Condominium. 1

Bedroom, 1 En Suite Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Pool, Large Balcony and Terrace Space, Parking. Excellent investment opportunity. www.propertyforsalephuket.co.uk.

Luxury Villa in Chalong: Per-

fect condition, 660 sqm on 3 levels, 1,600 sqm land, 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, swimming pool 12.5m x 6m with jacuzzi, large sala, double garage. Top quality construction. Reduced price: B25.5 million www.tamata-phuket.com crishausb@hotmail.com. 086 271 3260 or 086 273 4149.

Studio condo on 4th floor 50s/m. Huge swimming pool, beautiful gardens, completly renovated new tiles, light, painting, new furniture, kitchen, shower and toilet. B2.5 million, Eng 085 471 9246, Thai 087 621 3405.

fully furnished with teakwood furniture, ready to move in. 240 sqm. 4 bed 4 bath, close to Kathu waterfall and market. Near Loch Palms, major stores, BIS and KIS. B45,000 per month. Call Oranwan 086 883 3169.

Rawai Soi Saliga Land for Sale: Land for sale, Soi Saliga

Rawai - 1 rai plus 81 T/W. Telephone 089 645 5049.

Sales Down Payment Dcondo Mine: 7th floor. with

pool & lake view. Fully furnished, near Kajonkiet International School, Tesco Lotus, Big C. 10 mins to Patong. Move in Mar 2014. Only B99k. Contact: 081 694 4144, 081 307 7247, email: suthipow@yahoo.com

Serenity near the Beach,Chumpon: 210 sq.M

contemporary 2 story house,pool.400 M. to ThungWualen.Situated in a green belt of jungle,palm plantations,10 mins walk to the beach No traf fic jams.Chanote title.Total 2648 sq.M., Email : chitsamon@hotmail.com , Phone : 083- 391 4405.

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming

pool, security 24/7, cafeteria. Studio 46sqm fully furnished. Freehold for foreigners. Price: 2.6MLN. Urgent sale, no agent. Tel: 089 728 4005. Email: thamad17@yahoo.com.

the best will do!!!!4 bed/pool villa in Phukets best kept gated community.410 sq.mtr villa.812 sq.mtr land.Overlooking lagoon.Beautiful.Ph: 0812704291. or thailandmls@gmail.com. Price 22.5 MB.

2 lots on island-beachfront (bungalow-/housing-estate) and 1 big mainland-mountain property all in very quiet, safe, well maintained locations near Krabi. 089 291 4671.

K at hu, Fully f ur nished Studi o Sale 1.15M on 6th Floor, good facilities with fitness gym and large swimming pool. Only 5 minute to Patong, Lotus, Big C, Central. 086 1058 144.

2 Pool Villas next to PIA:

note for sale, concrete access road, Land plot, electric & facilities ready to build your home. Direct contact Thai owner K.Dallas (Poy) 089 472 9870 or dchaibut@gmail.com.

Condo @ Golf Course Sale/ rent: Urgent:Condo @ Golf Course New Condo Kathu For Sale/Rent: Sansiri D Condo

sale/rent, 3 Bedrms in Maikhao. Ready to move in. Fully furnished 250 sq.m. European kitchen, air-cons.14 MB. or long term rent 081-895-4318 (Speak Th) 18excelsior@gmail.com (Eng)

250m road frontage near Bypass: 16 rai next to Phumundra,

behind Premium Outlet. 250m road frontage, 300m deep. Sloping upwards, starting at 15m and ending at 65m above sea level. 6M/rai. Contact owner direct at 081 893 6630.

Land Close to Thanyapura/PIA: Half Rai 1.3MB, 1 Land & House Park, Chalong: Villa for sale, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Kitchen, 1 Living room, Fully furnished and equipped, Garden 240 SQM. B6.8 M Tel. 083 394 4536(Eng) /084 443 5389(Thai/Eng) flaviofurlanis@yahoo.it.

Rai is 2.5 MB, total 3 Rai of Land, Mountain View, Chanote, 3 Mins drive to Thanyapura/PIA School, 15 Mins to Airport. Contact Marisa 084 305 6667 or marisar1978@ hotmail.com.

Af fordable 3 Bedroom House: Single floor, 3 bedroom, Two parcels of superior land 11 rai. Inc seaview. Main road frontage. Ideal for resor t or condominiums. B150 M . N e g o t i a b l e . ( T h a i ) 0 81 3 7 0 8114 or (Ger) 081 892 1108. Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com.

Seaview Land Patong:

kitchen/dining area, living room, 2 toilets/showers. Aircon in each b e d r o o m . W a t e r t a n k+ p u m p . External covered area. Chanote title: 256 sqm Quiet developed village near Heroines Monument B3.2 million. Call 087 276 0529 .

Villa with Pool for Sale: FreeGuesthouse for Lease in Patong: 12 rooms, good location Nanai Road.9 year lease: very low rent,strong starting, easy to manage and good return on investment. Price 1MLN. Take this opportunity. Thamad17@yahoo. com. 089 728 4005.

hold 3/4 Bedroom Villa. 3 Air Con. 4k. to Ao Makarm Beach. 10x5m pool with 4th bedroom / office on other side. Plot size 104Sq Wah. 416Sqm. Reasonable offers. Call 089 831 4703/084 304 6723.

Investment Proper t y for sale!: New, modern waterfront town-

For Sale 2 villas with this view: Situated at Ao Por, 2 mod-

ern contemporary villas. Infinity pool, 3 bedrooms, 4 bahtrooms, study, large living area, terrace and covered parking for 2 cars. Priced from 24 MB. info@thecurvephuket. com, www.thecurvephuket.com.

portunity! 7 studio apartments within beach front development. All 7 apartments, being offered at a discounted price to a total of 18 million baht for all of them. Call: 089 83 98 255. Email: info@lantaestate.net

Nai Harn Baan Bua: When only

office near Academy for sale, 280 sq metres, Chanote title, 2 beds 3 baths, nature mountain view. Main street, multiple entrances and exits. 10 minutes to Airport. Only B4.95 million. Call: 086 948 2294.

Ready to move in, villa 1 on 1,100 sqm. land, for sale B15.9 mil and villa 2 on 2,20 0 sqm. land, for sale B19.9 mil. Brand new, each with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 12 metre swimming pool, guest bungalow with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Perfectly located in a development with underground e l e c t r i c i t y a n d s e c u r i t y, o n l y 80 0 metres from Mission Hills golf course, less than 10 mins to airpor t, Phuket International Ac ademy and Ao Por Grand Marina. Call 081 343 0777. Email: montha_phuket@yahoo.com.

Modern open living villa has it all, fully furnished, private secure estate close to beach. Enjoy the private salt water pool and undercover parking, 3 large bedrooms freehold investment. 081 719 4688.

1 Rai Land QUICK Sale in Rawai: Beautiful land with Cha-

THB 26,000,000. Only 300 m. from Kata Beach. 236.25 sqm. 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. For more information call K.Chavarin 089 911 8833/081 866 9253 or email: wkongkeaw@hotmail.com.

Urgent-3 Bedroom House for sale: 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 4 aircon, f u l l l y f u r n i s h e d w i t h C h a n ote title, mini office 4x4, living room, European kitchen, CCTV, internet, garden. Per msap V illa Manik, 436sqm. 15min from airport. B6.8 million. Call 089 871 4172.

Outstanding investment Lanta: Outstanding investment op-

Building 3 storey for sale:

Sin g l e H o u se Sp e c i a l Price Rent/Sale: Nice house

Beautiful Karon Villa:

3 Gorgeous Lots, Clean Titles: For sale or long lease.

Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home

Patong Free Hold Condo:

Freehold house for sale in estate in Cherng Talay. Land 735m2, floor area 230m2, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Many upgrades incl new carport included. Price B11 million. Call 083 509 8797 for info or viewing.

Land & House for sale: 2.5 rai (N.S.-3 K document) near Kathu waterfall. 2 houses, 1 small house & 2 pools, big garage. 3 way Entrance. B28 million. Call 081 893 0540, 076 385 775 email: anong540@hotmail.com.

Modern Villa in Marina:

A spacious family home in Boat Lagoon. Modern contemporary style with 4+1 beds, 4 bathrooms. Large dining area, private swimming pool and fully furnished. 29.5 MB. Size 616 Sq.M. Call 076 238 948.

home at the Boat Lagoon for sale. Rented out long term at B570,000 per year. 3 bed/4 bath, 2 balconies, terrace at canal, 6 m berth in front of house. 250 sqm living space. Top condition. Luxury finishings. Brokers welcome. B9.9 million. 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 5204 (Thai/English).

Rawai Seaview Condo for sale: Seaview condo, freehold, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 120sqm. B7.8 million, fully furnished. For more pictures and information please contact: adrian_troy@yahoo.com

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. Cheapest Seaview land for Sale: Panorama view of sea view

Property for Sale

For Sale with yield 5%-7% per year, land for Investment: Near Jungceylon 49 sq.wa: 25 MB. Boutique Hotel:17 rooms: 25 MB. Guest House: 8 rooms: 12 MB. Call: 093-620-1369, cooper-747@hotmail.com

golf course view mountain view land for sale. Near Mission Hills Golf course. 6 rai chanote title. B3 million per rai. 087 675 9555, email: pee_bang56@ hotmail.com.

House for Sale - Chalong:

Quiet stand alone villa, 3 bed, 2 - 5 star baths, 5 aircon, full furn, garden dining lush green, 50 Wah, quality new paint, excellent condition, B3.5 million, firm. Contact: peterb@inter globalau.com, 084 843 3492.

25 year lease for sale. Well situated in fast developing and sought after area close to Laguna. Some fixed rent applies. Contact 087 884 0644 for more info.

The Aqua pool villa-sales/ rent: In Land & House Park Phuket

(Manthana Zone) Land area = 440 sqm. Home area = 300 sqm. 3 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 1 living room and kitchen 1 swimming pool (3m*10m) out door jacuzzi and pavilion Sales: from 1112.8MB. Rent: from 85,000 - 120,000 B/Month. 088 751 2389.

2 Rai, Cherngtalay: Land area 500m2, House area 164m2. 3 bed, 4 bath, fully furnished, aircon in all rooms, fans, Internet, satellite TV, swimming pool, independent water supply wells. Finish work December 2012. B8.5 million. Call 088 838 3242.

Mission Heights: Hou se on Th e Co r n er for Sale: Quiet location and

only 500m from the main road. Thepkrasattri, Heroines Monument. 70sqw x 280sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 b at h r o o m s, b i g li v i n g r o o m with open-plan kitchen (9x9m), 1 separated kitchen, carpark for 3 cars and a small storehouse, 2 aircons, cable TV, 1 phone line TT&T. Price: B2,995,000 including furniture. Must see! Email: jochenschmitz16@gmail.com. Call 081 607 8000.

Beautiful home in Phuket 4.99MB: Spacious open plan home

- 4 bedrooms, granite top kitchen, outdoor seating, 100â&#x20AC;? home cinema, LED Lighting system, T Vs, L AN & Audio ever y room, alarm,3 phase electric. Call: Ben 086 266 2786.

Luxury Villa 3 Bedroom Pool for Rent: N ew villa

320sqm fully furnished. 4 bathrooms, 12m long pool, 5 min. by car to PIA, situated between Naithon and Naiyang beaches. Longterm rent B80,000 include maid and gardener ser vice. Call 080 143 5294, email: alain terrat@hotmail.com.

3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas:

Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with

Laguna / Layan. Luxur y pr ivate pool villas in secure development. Available now. All beds ensuite. Fully furnished. Rental programme available. B12-20 million. Contact owner: 085 549 7110.

chanote. 22 double villas with kitchens, large pool and big coconut garden with own well. Restaurant and bar with satellite TV and Adsl. Opened for 15 years, with lots of repeat customers, parking, quiet. 086 940 1860.

3 Rai Chanote Mangosteen Land: Beautiful square land plot

Beachfront Building - Lanta:

next to Mangosteen Resort, 3-0-38 Rai, Chanote title, light slope, great access to Soi Saiyuan, show villa can be completed, ideal for villa or condo development. 081 536 5846.

Urgent Sales! Beach front 2 Commercial buildings (3 storeys), 14 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms Klong Dow beach, Koh Lanta - Krabi. Contact owner directly - negotiable price: 081 270 8622, 084 841 5635.

Price Reduced, 4beds Villa:

Land for Sale: 400m from Naiyang Beach. 3 Rai 1 Tarangwah. 6.5MB per Rai. Call 087 091 8331 or email chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail. com for more information.

Comfor table 4 bedrooms villa, plus maid room. Approx. 450Sq.M building, corner plot, energy saving, management ser vice available for investor.Located in secured gate community, near British International school. info@mindproperties.net.

FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,700,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhitehousekata@ gmail.com.

Beach Land on Koh Yao Yai:

6.26 rai direct beachfront, power, water, road, unobstructed views, chanote title, white sand, peaceful. Only 5.8 mil baht per rai. Doesn't get much better than this! Beautiful beach land. 081 649 3557.

FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B3,400,000. LEASEHOLD. INCLUDE FURNISHINGS. INFO: 081 788 8280. EMAIL; thewhite housekata@ gmail.com.

Luxury 3 Bed Villa For Sale: Mai Khao Prime Location Land: I will sell my piece of land next to the new tourist attraction in Mai Khao. Perfect for investment in future like shops, guesthouse. Please email for mobile number and more details. ohmidzi@gmail.com.

This luxury three bedroom home is located in a secure estate with security and office. It is only five minutes from Bangtao Beach and Laguna Phuket including the Laguna Phuket Golf Club and 20 minutes from Blue Canyon Country Club and Phuket International Airport. The villa comes fully furnished with luxury leather lounge suites and quality furniture, all bedding, kitchen utensils and cooking facilities. For details and inspection, see www. phuketselect.com or contact graham@ phuketselect.com or call 081 897 0225.

Sales - House near By Pass:

2 Storeys single house in Rock Garden 5 V illage - By Pas s Road. N ear town, quiet and safe. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & housekeeper's room. 2 cars parking. Nice English & German neighbours. Call 089 159 3239.

Sea-View Chalong-Residence: Dream pool villa with 5

D E TA C H E D O R S E M I DETACHED: Large detached 4

Bed.4 Bath 2 en suite, 4 air con. OR 2 adjoining semi-detached. Live in one, Rent one ? Water storage with pumps. Secure Parking. Quite Soi. All in Excellent condition. B3.5M. kimera5@yahoo.com 082 738 3007.

bedrooms all with ensuite on 1 rai of land. Big hall, office, maidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room. Brand-new construction opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill. A huge 685 sq.m of living area, fully furnished. Modern Europeandesigned kitchen. Big sea view pool terraces incl sala and attractive bar area. Security alarm system. Selling price on request. By owner directly. Call 085 654 4011 or 089 404 0737. Email: schulz.th@gmx.de.

PAT O N G c o n d o s f o r sale: Beautiful, modern Condos/ New House for Sales low price than Project, Phanason Villages at Bang Joe for 50 Sqm, 3bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Free contract. Contact: 089 729 9503.

New House for Sales:

Villa and farmland for sale:

House and Business for sale: 3 storey, 5 bedrooms, good

location, off road parking, busy road. Contact Thai 084 630 6920, English 082 534 7410, jeedyvcd@hotmail.com, davidweath@yahoo.com.

Rawai Condo Sale/Rent: Sell 1.1MB, Full ownership foreverbeyond the financing plan of 10 years. Rent 9,000B/Month. Studio room renovated with furniture. A/C, WiFi, kitchen, 200m to beach. 084 242 8914. Rawai4@yahoo.com.

A big beautiful house with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, fully furnished. Located in stunning panoramic hilltop scenery in Takuapa, Phang Nga, covering an area of 127 rai. Surrounded by fertile farmland with fruit trees. Price 96MB. Contact K. Peerawat: 08 4 308 8484. Email: peerawat002@hot mail.co.th

Apartments, furnished, best/quiet locations, garden, s-pool, from 36-67sq metre, sea-city-mountain views, from B2,375. Call 087 819 2162 or caltirol@hotmail.com.

House for sale near Loch Palm: Three bedroom pool villa

3 Bdrm House for sale Thalang: House for sale. 3 bed and

2 baths, large living and dining room, 4 X aircons, 2 X car ports and garage. House 7 yrs 1 owner , well maintained with 135sqm living area. Land Chanote 92tw. 3.5MB 081 737 3116.

New house for sale: At Siri Village, Pa Khlok, 2 flrs, 3 beds, 2 shower rms, kitchen, living & dining area, garden, car park, 2 aircons, unstair curtains, 1 furnished bedroom. 3.8MB Contact Kirana 088 760 6083.

One of the last pieces of beautiful sea view land between Ao Makham and Ao Yon Road. Infrastructure done B210 million. Call 081 917 0377, 10am-5pm.

12 Rai Chanote to sell:

in Kathu close to international schools. Views over Loch Palm. All bedrooms with aircon and ensuite bathrooms. Two car garage and secluded garden. Chanote title. Call 084 844 0991

Happy Home Apartment for sale: Nice apartment, fully furnished at Rawai. The apar tment is set in a private compound with pool. It is located only 5 minutes from beach and convenient to Phuket Town. Only B15 million. Tel: 081 893 2165 www.happyho meapartmentphuket.webiz.co.th.

Two shophouse for lease in Patong: Low Rent! 2 Shophouse - 2

Charming 4 Bed. House for Sale: Full privacy. Great for families. 5km East from Heroines Monument. Photos available. THB 4,5 mill. Contact Lin (+66) (0)81 8922419, linphuket@ gmail.com.

Khao Sok, 25+ rai, B400,000 per rai: 25 rai, 3 ngan in Khao Sok, Klong Sok district. B400,000 per rai. Close to Khao Sok National Park entrance. PNSS3 title, to be upgraded to Chanote soon. Phone 081 693 2759.

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4 Bedroom/ 4 Bathroom European style single storey house with self contained guest house and pool in Rawai on 736m2 plot. Large master bedroom with en-suite, walk in wardrobe. Modern western style kitchen with granite tops, built-ins throughout. Established 7 years. Plenty of outdoor living area with several verandahs and under cover car park, air-conditioning in all bedrooms and lounge. Situated about 2km from Chalong circle in a quiet lane 1km from Viset Road. House & Guest house 180 sqm Land area 736sqm (184TW). 3 bedrooms Master ensuite, 4 Bathrooms 7x3.5m salt water pool. Electric gate. Well water. Concrete road access. Call 087 891 9349.

Pool Villa Rawai:

Seaview Land For Sale: Land located right in the heart of Chalong with panorama view of Chalong pier. Close to a number of sandy beaches; Naihan Rawai Kata and Karon. Easy access to major depar tment stores. Surrounded by public facilities including education institutes and hospitals. You will benefit from a perfect location that's rapidly increasing in value. 3 rai and 1 Ngan with Chanote title. Call 087 278 7206, 089 215 5041 e -mail: kubesjoy@ hotmail.com.

flrs.Can make business ground floor. Huge 2nd floor fully furnished as 2 bed apartment with private bathrooms. Includes furniture. Big kitchen and living area. 084 189 7696.

Seaview Townhouse Patong: Bet ween the c it y and

the jungle at the northern edge of Patong. 70m alt. 10mn walk to the beach. 4 storey + 290 sqm, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 toilet. 4 aircon, partly furnished. Email: andamanhills@gmail.com.

Budget Bungalows:

Two Bungalows in Chalong.2-3 bedrooms.Close to all amenities. One has room for a pool,the other is like a rain forest. From only 2,300,000 Baht.Ph:0812704291. Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.

Sea View Land for Sale: Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai. Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com.

Patong Tower for Sale:

Beautiful Karon Villa: Stunning

And for rent. Sea view and mountain views. Freehold from 64 to 448 sq metres. Phone no: 080 692 6114. Email: orsoreal estate@hotmail.com.

,safe , secure estate villa , close to beach , crystal clear salt water pool 3 large bedrooms , modern open living , fully furnished ,freehold everything done enjoy the lifestyle. Phone 081 719 4688 Email : elbej@hotmail.com

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House in Phuket Town / Samkong 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms

Modern Family House for sale: Beautiful 3 bedrooms villa in New Luxury Villa For Sale: Lu xu r i o u s G o l f V i l l a @ Laguna Village: MUST BE SOLD ! Surplus to family invest needs. 3-bed, plus maid's qtrs. This home has been lovingly cared for. Leasehold/freehold. BVI status. POA. Ph 082 810 4184, phuketres@gmail.com

3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, private swimming pool (12 metre). House area of 600 sq.m., land 1.5 rai (2400 sq metre). Located on the shore of the ocean on the Koh Kho Khao. Email: larion2555@gmail.com.

Rawai. 160sqm indoor. 400sqm outdoor. Shared swimming pool. Modern villa renovated in 2011-2012. Fully furnished. For more info: phuketvilla jasmine@gmail.com

Beautiful Naiharn Pool Villa:

Secure private hillside by Naiharn Beach. Quality furnished throughout. 3 big bedrooms, office, 4 baths, 230 sm plus carport etc. 1050 sm land. New condition. 15x4.6 m pool. Freehold. Nice. Only 17.5MB. Contact 089 727 5407, villa-sale-phuket.com.

city view 1 bdrm condo on hill 500m from Patong beach. Fitness centre, roof top pool, security, car park, freehold. Only B4,400,000. Keith 084 628 3430, keithb025@gmail.com.

2 Bed/3 Bath, Built-In & Partial fur. Private pool & jacuzzi, sala, 50 0 m.to beach Price 7.9 mil.Baht with Chanote title Tel.081 691 3029, E: kris. silanachai@yahoo.com.

Donsak Beachfront Land 3 Rai: 67 metres absolute beach

frontage, fully infrastructured, ready to build. Close to ferry going to Koh Samui. Chanote title. 4.5 MB for all. Email: nhoj0512@hotmail.com.

Nai Harn / Rawai, Balinese Pool Villa, 2 years old, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, price reduced for quick sale. Please call our agent 082 420 70 52 or send email to stayonphuket@yahoo.com.

Balinese Pool Villa:

FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,900,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhitehousekata@gmail.com.

FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE 2 BEDROOMS LUXE APARTMENT 135 SQM. PRICE B7,900,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhitehouse kata@gmail.com.

Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apartment in Phuket Country Club. Golf view. 1 bed but easily converted to 2. Store, large Western kitchen and all furniture included. Ideal (holiday) home. Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keith marshall747@gmail.com.

Reduced for Quick Sale: Allamanda (Laguna) Residences/Phuket Sale/Rent:

Studio in brand new, world class, eastcoast development. Never seen on Phuket; amazing luxury at real prices. Call 080 882 1377, email: beachpro jects1@gmail.com.

N i c e H o u s e + Po o l Fo r Sale: House with pool for sale at

Ao-Yon, 13.5 rai, chanode title.10m/ rai.Call Siri 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com.

4 plots (3 connecting, 1 separate) 1km north of Airport, along the road to MaiKhao Beach. Sea view towards south east. NorSor3Gor. 4.5 Rai in total. B4 million per Rai. Contact owner: 081 893 6630.

Apartment on Golf Course:

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Sea View Land for Sale:

Amazing 3 Bedroom Villa With Swimming Pool: Guarded

SeaView near Airport:

Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom

43 Sq. Free hold. 1 balcony (Great view). 1 bed room. 1 living room. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet.Swimming pool. Gym. Automated door lock and key card. Call 080 040 9077.

Pool villa for sale or rent:

Hillside setting. Luxurious 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom pool villa for sale or rent. Sale 20M Baht. Rent Low season Daily 6k, Weekly 36k, Monthly 80k. High season Daily 7k, Weekly 42k, Monthly 100k. One complete year 85k per month. Call 087 078 6379.

206.4 sqm, Chanote title in Phanason residence(next to Makro). 1 min to Central festival, 5 min to town. Call 084 061 4314, 076 393 965.

Land for sale:

minutes to Naithon Beach. 10 minutes to Naiyang Beach. 10 minutes to Airport. 7 minutes to New Tesco Lotus. - Roadside land and Chanote title. Call 085 793 2718.

indoor swimming pool 14.50Meters X4.20Meters, near Rawai beach. 3 Bedrooms, land 216 mÂ˛. Indoor 334 mÂ˛. Ready to move in. The_ promenade@hotmail.com . 093 160 6566. Price 13 MB.

Happy Home Apartment for sale: Nice apartment, fully

furnished at Rawai. The apar tment is set in a private compound with pool. It is located only 5 minutes from beach and convenient to Phuket Town. Only B15 million. Tel: 081 893 2165 www.happyho meapartmentphuket.webiz.co.th.

Spac ious one bed room apar tment with ocean view, nor th of Patong. Floor area 96m2 internal and 72m2 terrace including water feature with sala and jacuz zi. Per fect bachelor pad with rental income. Email for info: bart duykers@mac.com.

For sale:

Beaut iful L and L aguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yellow zoned, safe area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only 6.75 MB per rai.

1.5 Rai Private Land Cape Yamu: 1.5 Rai flat land at Cape

Yamu. 2 x 0.75 Rai adjoining plots. OrBorTor road access to quiet end of soi location. Sale direct from the owner. B3.75 Million per rai negotiable. Call 081 087 9237.

Land At Kathu For Sale: Only

15 min to Patong and only 10 min to Phuket Town, located at Kathu, total 141 sqw or 564 sqm with ready public utility. Call 081 892 0610, 081 472 0770, tan_ohio@hotmail.com.

Land for Sale Cherngtalay:

Beautiful 2,400sqm (1.5RAI) Chanote titled land plot in Pasak 8, located on the highest point of a gentle slope. Quiet and safe area. Only 8.5MB. Agents welcome. Phuketlandvilla@ hotmail.com, 089 875 9609.

Laguna/Layan Beach Luxury 13M Salt-Water Pool Villa For Sale (Or Rent): Three large

bedrooms with bathrooms in tastefully re-decorated bungalow set in mature garden plot of 550m2 within secure development for ownership and/or investment. B15.5 million. Email: irynain@gmail.com.

Kamala 3 bed pool villa reduced: Expat owner must sell, Beau-

low zoned, safe area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only B6.75 million per rai. Call 081 367 7683, chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

Absolute Beachfront:Set on the beachfront, the ff villa offers uninterrupted sea and island views of the south east coast of Phuket. Situated between two 5 star resorts: Vijitt and EVASON near Laem Kanoi. 081 480 3834, http://www. facebook.com/Phuket.Beachfront.

freehold unit in award-winning project. 195 sqm, sea view, near gym & pool. Quality furnishing throughout. Designer kitchen with utility-store. phuket.pn@gmail.com.

Royal Kamala Condo-Sale & Rent: In Kamala. Freehold 1, 2, 3 Bedroom apartment with kitchen, living room, balcony, swimming pool, fitness, security guard, parking. Ready to move. 085-368-3009, salesdirector@ royalkamala.com

Beaut iful Land Laguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yelItalian modern home for sale: Sea view and mountain view,

Condo At The Heights, Kata: Immaculate 2-bed foreign-

Urgent 6.1 Rai Land for Sale: 6.1 rai (10,000sq metre). - 5

Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket

town. L and: 8 5 5 sq.m. H ouse: 650sq.m. Furnished. 3 beds, 2 offices, 2 staff quarters, 1 free room. 2 Parkings. Price B38 mill.Tel: 081 895 3628 E-mail: jin_koy@yahoo.com.

Studio condo at The Point near Lotus, Big C, Central. Fully furnished. Great views 6th floor. Cost B2.8M. Reduced to B2.25M. Call 087 889 3838 or 081 370 8114. Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com

Land & House area 119 sqm. Sale for B13,000,000. Contact 086 036 3944 and 086 282 7457 Khun Touch.

Free Hold Condo For Sale:

floors 6m x 14m. 1st & 2nd tenanted. Flr 3-staff accom, bath, kitchen. Separate office with access to lower floor. 4th flr private penthouse one bed. 087 881 7600.

One condo unit, half of a deluxe twin house, fully furnished and equipped, set direct on the picturesque lagoon with balcony right over it. 3 bedrooms each with shower/bathroom, roof terrace. Long term rent or sale. 090 487 8084, utaipan@yahoo.com.

compound Kokyang Estate Phase II, 3 min to Nai Harn beach, modern interior design, garage, developed infrastructure. For more information: phuketbuyhouse.com/1644. Call Elena 084 305 0634.

furnished house near Kajonkiet School. Secure area, Cul De Sac. Nic e gardens, t wo bathrooms. B3.5M negotiable. Call 081 370 8114 (Thai) 087 889 3838 (Eng), email:davidgem98@hotmail.com.

Patong Bangla Building for Sale: B28 million, Chanote, 4

Semi detached house with large 3 bedrooms , 3 bathrooms, large open living/dining area and entertainment deck outside. Large western kitchen with all appliances . Great area very conveniently located 5 minutes from all amenities including both international hospitals, Central festival, International schools and the centre of town. Selling due to relocation. Priced to sell at B4.3M including 4 air cons. and all modern style furniture. Nothing more to spend. Contact (English): 084 768 0536 or (Thai): 085 888 0502.

Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview,

Hot Price Sale- PuriAnda Villas: New Pool Villa in Rawai

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tiful home on 1 rai 1 ngan 66 sq.w. chanote 24.5 MB. Mountain views. Best buy in Kamala. Tel: 086 269 5108 eng, 080 744 7625 thai, email: brown_m_ken@yahoo.com.au

Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai

Beach front pool villa for sale. 3 bedrooms, furnished. Contact Siriporn on 089 649 9939.

Absolute Beach Front Land: Songkla district near new

deep sea port. 4.5 Rai divided into 7 Chanote plots. Reluctant sale. B4.9M the lot. Email: jmic chia@ yahoo.com or call 087 276 0529.

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RPM Owner Direct Unique luxury condo 2 bed, 2 bath, 155sqm. Foreign FREE HOLD. Recent architect remodel. New Jacuzzi. Views to lake, mountain, marina, pool etc. Completely furnished to very high standard. Motivated owner leaving.

Reduced by 600,000B. ONLY 16.9MB. Contact Brian (Owner) 089 054 4354, +632 906 435 7146, Alan 087 999 6174, bggvirgo@gmail.com. See RoyalPhuketMarinaCondos.com for complete details.

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Condominium for SALE in Patong: Freehold title, Studio type,

East Coast Sea View Land

32 sqm. of the living area, Furnished, 1 Bathroom, Fitted kitchen with dining area, Swimming pool, Restaurant. Call 083 103 3801 (English and Thai).

Rawai Great Buying: Lovely

house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition.Distant sea views.4,995,000 Baht. Warren Crowe 081 270 4291 or thailandmls@gmail.com.

Ocean Front Land: 7 rai with 185 metres of sea frontage. Water, electricity, road and boat access, located 800 metres from Yacht Haven marina, perfect site for small beach front development. For quick sale only B5 million per rai. Tel 081 343 0777 Email: montha_phuket@ yahoo.com.

Paklok, Chanote, Mountain View, 200m from main road, 11 km from monument and 4 km to Mission Hill. Interested or want a larger size? CALL 084 305 6667, email: mari sar1978@hotmail.com

45 Sq.m Freehold. 2 balconies (great view). 1 bedroom. 1 livingroom. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet. Cable TV. Laundry. Fresh market. Swimming pool. Gym. Restaurant. Call 080 040 9077.

Commercial Building For Sale: 5M. x 18.30M.,3 floors, located close by Condo at Saiyuan, 2 big halls, 2 bedrooms,4 bathrooms,clean&new building. Price negotiable. Tel:087 881 7979, 081 472 0770, ss.kijrungruang@ gmail.com.

Condo in Marina:

Last 1 Studio of The Cleat condo (Phase 1) in Krabi Boat Lagoon, low-rise waterfront Condo built around the lagoon with Mangrove, Sea and Marina view and full facilities. Call +66(0)76 238 948.

288 sqm of heaven. Plunge pool, 3 bed, 4 bath overlooking perfect panoramic ocean views. Beach shops, fabulous restaurants, nightlife all a 3 minute walk. B42,624,000. Contact: 088 761 4030 or imgphuket@gmail.com.

Wonderful 5 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna. Sale: Reduced to: 31.5 M / Rent: 190,000 P/M. Call Mick: 084 818 6045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www.silkwind.net/laguna

2 separate Chanote titles each about 1,200 sq metres (4.5 and 5.5M), or will sell as one lot.

4 Rai & Home & Thai Co. 18 M B 4 R ai w 2 b,1b a h o m e NS3G title. Next to Natâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l Park Layan, N Bang Tao Scenic Quiet 5 min to Cherng-Telay Walk to beach Prior permit for 6 villa develop Road, runoff culvert & tank built. 084 842 4581, PhuketHorseRescue@GMail.com

Land for Sale - Khao Lak: A beautiful 402 rai land with 860 meters of beach front in Khao Lak,Phang Nga,Chanote Title,sale all land. Ru/ En translator Call:088-7652203,0813707289, wittawat_ks@hotmail.com

investment condo N/East aspect Rawai 5th floor corner sweeping ocean rural views. 126sqm, 2 bed, 2 bath, free hold, furnished, pool, B8.75million perment tenant at B40,000 p/m. Call 089 050 5664

BEST SEAVIEW LAND-EVER! URGENT!! SEAVIEW LAND 12 Million Baht www.phuket-land-sale.com 081 8937027

3 Bedroom Pool Villa, Rawai: 160m2 Private Pool Villa. 3 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom (3 En Suite), Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room, Large Balconies & Terrace, Carport. Freehold, Chanote title. 2 minutes from beach! See proper tyforsalephuket.co.uk.

Underground services. 081 273 7326, email: kmar74@hotmail.com.

tion hill land by the Bangwat Dam, total 60 rai, 96,000 square metre. Contact: Attapong 081 892 0610 (Thai), Jantiwa 081 890 8268 (Eng). e-mail: jantiwa_ j@ hotmail.com.

World Class Sea Views: 4 Bedroom British Colonial style house, Cape Yamu, Phuket. Amazing views spanning over 100km, as far as Krabi. Price reduced from B35 to B28 million. 086 279 6283, email: kdesmond59@yahoo.co.uk.

Waterfront Villa in Boatlagoon: Modern style spacious townhouse. 3 large beds/4 baths. 250 Sqm. one office area and 2 balconies. One private birth for a boat up to 6 meters behind the house. freehold/leasehold. B9.9 million. Call 082 493 8526. Email: flakes010@hotmail.com.

Must see! Great 4bd villa: Truly exceptional 4 bd villa on the 1900 sqm land, surrounded by jungle. 10x5 m pool must see! 10 min drive to Tanyapura and to Naithon Beach. Great lovely home for large families! 12.5MB. 0840607050. info@molokophuket.com.

Patong Loft Condo:

Makes a good condo deal now. 1-bedroom, fully furnished, 67 sqm living area. Only B2.99 mil. Big swimming pool. Normal price B3.7 mil. Call 089 872 6895. Email: jospeder@live.no.

Great Investment Opportunity: Completed show house and infrastructure seven further plots for development. 1.5km from Mission Hills Golf Club. Please call 087 888 1761 (Aom) for details.

Apartment for sale in Patong: Apartment for SALE in Patong; 50 sqm of the living area, sea-view /mountain view, furnished, Pool, 24hr security, for SALE B2.8M B3.3M. Contact +66 (0) 83 103 3801, 081 415 7774.

Chalong Beach Front Pool Villa: Chalong Beach Front Pool Villa For Sale/Rent,3 bed rooms,area 1 rai call Siriporn 089 649 9939,email: siri_phuket @changrunner.com.

Phuket Country Club Condos: 3 Only Luxury Contemporary

Hill Land for Sale: Very nice loca-

Superb Ocean View Lux Penthouse: B148,000 per sqm,

Total 1.5 rai (2,450sq metre) on gently sloping land with sea view of Phang Nga Bay.

Freehold Condo For Sale:

Properties for sale: Luxury Paklok Land Only B7,999/ Sqwah: Only B7,999/Sq wah at

LUXURY 5 BED HOUSE IN LAGUNA

Condos, 1 per floor C/W lift. Located on the 15th fairway 275 M3 per floor total.Common Pool and Sundeck. Underground parking 1/unit, Floor 3 show unit complete Floors 1&2 are unfinished, waiting for owners choice of flooring and kitchens. Could still develop into one very large private home. Floors 1&2 could be offices star ting from B10 million. Or B32 million for project Partial financing available. Info contact 084 840 1262, north8east98@yahoo.com

Beautiful Beachfront Land: Absolute beach front land only 4 to 5 hours from Phuket. Why pay 30-50 million baht per Rai when you can have the best from B1.1 to B2.9 Million Baht per Rai!!! Email: thailandmls@ gmail.com.

Very Spacious European From Owner: Villa in peace-

ful place in Rawai. Large living area and terrace. 3 bedrooms, 4 aircon, 3 bathrooms, 1 guest toilet. Western kitchen, garage, laundry, beautiful garden, swimming pool. 612 sqm plot, chanote title. Price B9.5 million. Contact Tanya 083 506 8345, geta909@gmail.com.

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Urgent Sale: 6 rai Hilltop Land for sale, near Mission Hills golf club, was B4.2 million per rai now only B2.99 million per rai, full chanote, water/ elec. sea/mountain views. 087 978 5804 (Eng).

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Buy / Sale / Rent: Property and Business. Our clients are interested to buy/rent property and business in Nai Harn, Rawai, Kata, Karon, Patong, Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao. Free Listing. Please visit www.skyproperty.ru, sales@skyproperty.ru ,088 450 5095.

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Mission Hills. One rai. Very quiet and private, close to all services, 10 min to school, airport, beach, golf, Tesco. B3.4M. 087 276 0529 for info.

2,200 Land, Nai Harn -B10.9 million for Sale: Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 metres. Chanote. Contact 087 897 0501. aleksa@thai-evagroup.com

Sales - D Condo Mine:

Sales - down payment 250,000 B D Condo Mine Phuket Town by Sansiri. Finished in March 2014.Corner room on the 7th floor with nice view. 2 Bedrooms Call:089 159 3239.

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Land For Sale: Mission Hills. 3/4 of rai in small community, very quiet and private, close to all services, 10 min to school, airport, beach, golf, Tesco. Was B2.5M. 087 276 0529 for info.

Kata Beach Center 9 apar tments and a 300 sqm Penthouse on the roof plus fully equipped restaurant and pool with terrace are free of rent and now available. Price total 38 million Baht (9.50.000.euro) include chanote and Thai company. For serious interest email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com for RUSSIAN; Ms. Oxana Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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Thai House@Phuket Fantasea : Traditional Thai house design 4bed, 4bath, kitchen. Mountain views.8,8 MB.Large living room, 3 aircon. 1.5km from Phuket Fantasea. Well maintained with 47sqm. 085 644 9344.

Land for Sale with bungalow: Beautiful 1/2 Rai with Modern Villa in Marina:

A spacious family home in Boat Lagoon. Modern contemporary style with 4+1 beds, 4 bathrooms. Large dining area, private swimming pool and fully furnished. Size 616 Sq.M. Call 076 238 948.

nice bungalow and building permit for main home. Live in comfort while you build. 10 min from PIA school, beach, golf & airport. 2.7MB. Call Gordon 081 892 4804 or Suda 081 125 1873. gordon_asia@hotmail. com.

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Couple Wanted: Thai couple, house & pet care, work and stay at foreigner villa, speak English, no smoking, husband as driver, wife as housekeeper. Contact: aoaphuket@ gmail.com 076 203 010.

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Class Act Media is southern Thailand's most comprehensive media company, incorporating Phuket’s leading English newspaper ‘The Phuket News’, Russian language newspaper ‘Novosti Phuketa’, Phuket’s leading English radio station ‘Live 89.5, Phuket English TV ‘Phuket News TV’ and a a host of publications & services including ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ , ‘Phuket Ticket Master’. & ‘Phuket FC Match guide’

SALES REPRESENTATIVES Qualifications: ● 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 salary, bonuses and travel expenses. ● A friendly work environment. ● Social security paid by the company. ● Excellent career progress opportunities. Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, expected salary and recent photo to: adminmgr@classactmedia.co.th Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 101

Class Act Media Co., Ltd. 99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 Fax: 076 612 553

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LIVE THE LIFEST YLE OF YOUR DREAMS: International financial advisors required for south east asia finance and sales experience a huge advantage please send your CV and contact details to: info@pp-intl. com www.pp-intl.com.

Guest Service Supervisor: Good command in English,

customer service skills, knowledge in F&B, HK, front office, Knowledge of computer basic skills, own car with driving license, working in Phang Nga -Natai Beach. Candidate send resume to: hr@luxuryvillasandhomes.com. Office: 6/84 Srisoonthorn Rd, Cherngtalay, Thalang Phuket 83110. Call 076 527 633, 087 881 0003.

Personal Assistant

Thai Male/Female, 25-40 years, fluent in English, good computer & communication skills, self motivated, background in marketing/Real Estate/ Travel Agency is a must. Please send CV: helena@phuketabc.com.

A s si st ant Sal e s M an ager: • Thai- Male/Female, 25-

Native English Teacher Need exper ienc ed preschool teacher, 10 -14 children. Star t i m m e d i a t e l y, C h a l o n g , 4 0 hour a week. Send resume to phuketteacher@yahoo.com.

35 years • Bachelor's Degree • 2 Years related sales experience • Good command of English • Good computer & communication skills • Own a car & driver license Salary + Commission + Benefits Send CV to : cj@searasports.com

Class Act Media is southern Thailand's most comprehensive media company, incorporating Phuket’s leading English newspaper ‘The Phuket News’, Russian language newspaper 'Novosti Phuketa', Phuket’s leading English radio station ‘Live 89.5’, Phuket English TV 'Phuket News TV' and a a host of publications & services including ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ & ‘Phuket Ticket Master’.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/RECEPTION

Sales Consultants Wanted: GB Automobiles is looking for Thai nationals that are fluent in English, self motivated, with a postive attitude and desire to make above average income. Sales experience preferred but not necessary as full training provided. Contact shoongiat@landrovergroup.net or call 081 962 2262.

IT SUPPORT

● Answering/forwarding incoming calls to relevant staff. ● Welcoming guests/visitors to Phuket News & Live 89.5. ● Providing customer services via emails & face-to-face. ● Managing inventory/stock of stationery including purchasing. ● Providing administrative support to Admin Dept. including faxing, filing, copying etc. ● Assisting with translation from Thai to English & English to Thai.

The Job:

Qualifications:

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We offer: ● Work 5 days a week/Monday-Friday (08.30 – 18.00 hrs.) ● Friendly work environment. ● Social security (100%) paid by the company.

Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, expected salary and recent photo to: adminmgr@classactmedia.co.th Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 101

SEO to your site, blog or Open Cart? Also: s-engine/RSS/Blog submissions - PDF/Photo flip shows - Web Photo Video’s etc. Email: mr.m.hopkins@ gmail.com.

Responsibilities:

● Thai nationality. ● Bachelor Degree in related field. ● Excellent communication skills in English. ● Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task. ● Proactive, detail-oriented & works well in a fast-paced environment. ● Newly graduated students with excellent English are welcome to apply.

FREELANCE WEB / SEO / EDITING: Do you require up-dates/

Maintain our Dell in-house server and network Programming for our website www.thephuketnews.com Maintain & develop new features on the website  General IT support & maintenance for 50 users   

The applicants must have: Excellent knowledge of Windows Server 2008 and networking systems Good Knowledge of PHP, HTML5, Javascript, JQuery, Ajax, CSS, XML, MySQL  Good knowledge of website CMS  Good knowledge of English (spoken and written)  Experience of minimum 1 year in a similar job 

We offer: Good salary Monday – Friday (8.30am – 6pm)  Friendly work environment  Excellent progress opportunity and job security  

If you are professional & enthusiastic person, this is an excellent opportunity to advance in a growing & innovative media business in Phuket

Class Act Media Co., Ltd.

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

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BOATS & YACHTS Luxury Yacht for Sale: For sale 2002 Bertram 510 Flybridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000. Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

End of 2013 - New Yacht Sale: Dehler 29 - 2 Cabin - THB New Varianta 37:

Max Value – Min Price 37’ yacht built by Hanse and designed by Judel/Vrolijk at a 32’ price. Performance 2/3 Cabin Layout. Base Price €74,900 ex Fact 0813701995 inq@sea-yss.com.

SR MARINE NEW SR-21 SR-21 Center console,only 375,000 baht. Excluded only engine. Come with all accessories. We also produce 18-36ft Power boat. For more picture or info, please contact Showroom office at Chalong, 0817820921

3,5000,000; Hanse 325 Max - 2 Cabin - THB 4,000,000; Varianta 37 - 3 Cabin - THB 4,950,000. Prices include many options and Delivery to Phuket. Contact: inq@sea-yss.com - www.sea-yss.com, 081 370 1995. Inq, inq@sea-yss.com.

Jeanneau Sailing Yacht for Sale: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37, year 2004-5. Full Option/ Thai Flag register/ Solar S. Electric 240W/ Autopilot/ GPS/ 2 Engine Fridge Only Euro 66 500. 084 843 2551, tomasotti. mario@gmail.com.

2 2 m . I n d o n e s i a n Pi n i s i Ketch: Licensed and registered in Thailand. She is in good condition and currently working as a snorkel and sunset tour boat. For sale or long-term rental. Price negotiable for quick sale. dragonheartthailand@gmail.com.

Need to sell my SAILBOAT 2 mast 17 metre (50 c.v. Yanmar engine) excellent condition Fully equipped located in Chalong/Phuket valuated price B12 million

Now for quick sale B5.5 million include dinghy LIV Aboard For Sale: Compressors and tanks also available. Please contact Joe : 087 891 8912 joe@ similan-diving-safaris.com.

2009 POWER CATAMARAN: 45ft. 4 cabins. Volvo D- 4 IPS 300. Genset. Aircon. “Bose” surround. Raymarine. Low hours. Fully loaded. Fast and economical. As new. Bargain. Only 339,000 euros. Email: eddyelan@ yahoo.com +66 89 971 0278, Eddie.

52’ Convertible FOR SALE:

Call French: 080 035 1626 English: 081 788 8280 Email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com

52’ Convertible FOR SALE: One original Owner – fully refurbished 2012. Immaculate condition, 2xCAT 660hp, 16kw Onan, new watermaker, fully rigged for fishing. US$ 420K. Contact 086 280 6526

SELLING YOUR BOAT?: With high season just around the corner, now is the right time to get her listed, Boatshedphuket.com are always looking for new listings,big or small, power or sail, contact Alan Giles. 084 842 6146.

Yacht sale 36-ft Searay: A very good condition with bedding for 5, air-con, generator, kitchenette, BBQ grill, twin propulsion, Mercruiser 5.0L bravo III DTS, raymarine chartplotter, GPS and depth sounder. B4.5 million. Call 089 647 5204.

13 Metre Wooden Hull Cruiser: Cap. 17 PAX. Wooden hull, 3.5 metres W, draws 1.5 meters, diesel engine generates 123 KW. Perfect for fishing or day tours. Fitted w Fish Finder and GPS. Was B1,500,000 now only B500,000. Call 082 414 6931, email: phil@ krabikon nect.com.

Sale New Boat SR-21 Finished: SR.Marine. We are professional boat builders. Our showroom in Phuket. This model is SR-21, finished. Price B375,000. “This price exclude only engine”. Email: samranmarine@live.com/ 081 782 0921.

Krabi Boat Lagoon: New marina sister of Phuket Boat Lagoon, ready for berthing now with marina charge 50% off and long term berth available. Well protected by sea conditions and full facilities provided. Contact Khun Choo 086 281 0330.

BOAT & CAR FOR SALE!!: Boat: Swedish imported Buster XL maid by aluminum 2 scow, Suzuki 4 stroke outboard Engine used only 200hrs, Brenderup-trailer + wakeboard + all needed accessories. Car: Mitsubishi Triton 4 wheel, only 6 years old. Boat and Car sells as a package or separate. For more information please contact: 0878772320 or E-mail:oliver@thurmanngroup.com, Price : 1,350,000 .

Private Luxury Yacht Charters: Luxury day & overnight yacht charters with crew & chef on board. Rates from 6 4,0 0 0 baht per day. Tel.0899710278, www.yacht-charterthailand.com.

Kawasaki 750Sxi Jet Ski Pro: Stand up. Trick conversion kit, R&D ride plate, Race bars with finger throttle, Hydro-turf floor mat with foot-holds, Very reliable, fast, and great fun. Very good condition. B150,000. Contact: garysmith436@btinternet.com.

Hanse 325 Max 2014:

A new premium Hanse with Sail Away options included - less than THB 4,500,000 in Phuket 0813701995 inq@sea-yss. com www.sea-yss.com, Person : Inq , Email : inq@sea-yss.com , Phone : 081 370 1995 .

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COMPANY FOR SALE

PHUKET INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS COMPANY FOR SALE Boat Sales and Charters: Want to build or charter your own boat to get out among Phuket’s many islands for fishing or pleasure? Then please contact the experts on 081 270 4291 or go to www. fishingboatingthailand.com.

LTD… SERVICES CO L A S R E IV N WORLD PHUKET U N WITH THE IO T C E N N O C HT PANDS YOUR FREIG S PHUKET EX GROWING A

Company for sale - Owner retiring Well known 12 year established company specializing in sales and rental of containers, site/sales offices, Porta Loos as well as Self Storage. Customer base includes Tesco Lotus, Laguna, Marriot, Boat Lagoon and many more. Enormous potential for expansion and export. A conservative value of company assets exceed 11MB which is included in the sale price of 14MB. Call Gordon 081 892 4804, www. safewayasia.com.

 20 YEAR PROFITABLE OPERATION  50 MB PLUS TURNOVER 2012 CALANDAR YEAR J e t s k i s & Tr a i l e r 600,000THB: Two 3 person jet

skis, fully maintained & just fully repainted and serviced. Refurbished stainless frame trailer included with trailer jack and hand winches.082 282 6947 Dan (Thai/English).

www.phukettransport.com CONTACT PETER: peterb@interglobalau.com PHONE: 0848433492 Guest house & Business: For sale / rent long term. 400 sq m. (N.S.-3 K document) next to Swissotel Kamala. 500 m from Kamala beach. B32 million. Call 081 893 0540, 076 385 775 email: anong540@hotmail.com.

Bertram 505 Conver for sale: Crownline 320 LS 50 kts B o w r i d : Ve r y f a s t - n i c e s p o r t

boat,2x350 MPI engines, year 2009, like new, lifetime hull warantty, only 100 working engine hours, Thai flag, tax payed. Only 3M THB, Airberth 0,5 M THB seperately. Contact: yach@ elas.si.

Launched in 1989 this long range sport fishing vessel is powered by 2 Hino Marine 360hp V8 Turbo . The interior is fully air-conditioned and features a saloon, three cabins and a galley. Price : 7,000,000 THB , Stefano , info@thebigblues.com , 087 834 5293 .

Boutique Guesthouse & Bar: Boutique Guesthouse, Bar /

Restaurant business for sale. Fully equipped rooms and bar, website and facebook page established. Well situated only three minutes walk from both Kamala beach and main road with all their amenities. B1,500,000. Contact: 084 442 7015.

G u e s t h o u s e Ca f e B a r Karon Beach: Easily managed

profitable business lease 5.2M. Fully refurbished, 6 year contract (fully pre-paid). Low rent. Busy Soi 2minutes from the beach. 5 beautiful en-suite rooms. Sports bar, fully fitted kitchen and restaurant area. Account available. Call 081 891 9461 / livingroom-phuket.com.

Business for sale Steppa Fiberglass 32 feet Flybridge two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines. Ideal for diving and tours. B850,000. Call 081 894 2124.

Speed Boat For Sale:

40FT Steel Cutter Sloop:

Ready to c r uise. C ent rec o c k pit . Safe, strong German design. New S a i l s, 4 4 H P Ya n m a r En g i n e, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard. AUD$110K. 085 378 0498, yacht.antaia@gmail.com.

Business only or business and property. Est 2003. Repeat business from big data base, non-tourist related soft furnising manufacturing and retail business. Genuine enquires only, no tyre kickers.

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com. H Y PA LO N D I N GY 3 . 3 M:

Brand-new with UV cover and storage cover, pump, oars, kits. Only B110,000 baht. Email: eddyelan@yahoo.com +66 89 971 0278, Eddie.

S a l e N e w B o a t S R-18 Finished: SR.Marine, We are professional boat builders. Our showroom is in Phuket. This model is SR-18, finished. Price B295,000. “This price excludes only engine”. Email: samranmarine@live.com / 081 782 0921.

70 0 s q m e t r e + b u i l d i n g +10 b e d +10 b a t h +2 r e s t a u r a n t s . Newly renovated. Private financing by owner. Down B2 million + 13 yearly payment of 1MB. Own forever title land. 100 metres to Rawai landing pier. 084 242 8914, rawai4@yahoo.com.

Account & Legal Consultant: Legal Consultant Company Boat for sale: Boat for sale at Ao Yon Bay (Cape Panwa, Phuket). Boat has two engines 140 cc yamaha. 13+ 2 per persons. Price:550. 000B. Phone number : 083 637 9704 Thai/Eng 081 894 9967.

Registration Work Permit Visa Account & Audit Civil Criminal Litigation Property business Consultant Tax Planing Attorney Translation etc. 081 477 9154. partharn@hotmail.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Ready Mixed Concrete Company’s factory. 446.92 Horse power. Output of workers in the production of 22 people per day at an average yield of about 100 Q/Day (B1,800/Q) average revenue per day for about B180,000. Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete. Can continue immediately. Just buy a cement truck then start delivery. Ready water source to be used for production. Address: Moo. 4 T. Maikhao Thalang Dist. Phuket 83110. Land Size: 20 rai 2 Ngan and 56 talang wah. Price: B130 Million. Contact: Mr. Lee, mobile: 081 803 7189.

A steal for a quick sale:

2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, 2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, Neon light, Twin 570HP with reliable shaft drive, under 300 hours, Brand New Condition. Euro 335,000. Tel: 089 971 0278, eddyelan@yahoo.com.

Bar for sale on Soi Bangla:

Located mid-soi on Bangla, Patong Beach. Contact now for best units & special offers on pre-sales. 3 year contract. Price starting B1.7million. Call 08 5887 7414.

For sale in Bang Tao Beach Road. Get 10 year contract, great location 50m from Best Western Hotel & Beach. Full furniture and equipment. Price B2.5 million. Call 087 893 8590, Email: somtom_landandhouse@yahoo.de

Restaurant/Pub:

In the front of a new discotheque in the center on Bangla Road. We have 5 bars for rent. They are prepared and can be used immediately. Best return of investment is guaranteed.

Please contact Khun Ay 081-895-7597

Guest House for Sale in Patong: Lovely guesthouse Just 100

metres from Patong beach. 12 rooms, 13 bathrooms, coffee machine, well listed on the main booking site, possibility to run coffee shop too. Cheap rent. 081 079 7398.

Bar for sale: Very Busy Mushroom

bar for sale in Soi Bel Air. Wally Bar, all stock, T.V. sound system, beer boxes and fridges included in sale, rent, only B10,000 monthly. Only B600,000 ono. 086 725 0771.

Glass bottom Looker 320

Glass bottom cruise boat for sale. Length 9.5m, beam 3.7, passenger capacity 22, speed up to 40 knots, dural/composite hull. Engine Mercruiser 320 hp. Fuel tank for 150 l, consumption 50 l, consumption 50 l / 100 km. Front transparent windshield, bottom glass 3x2 m, hydrofoil, toilet + shower, navigation. Built in 2011, excellent condition. Sell for 9MB or barter for villa/apartment. pervadim@yandex.ru

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Sport Club for Sale by Owner: Set on 4 rai land with

full chanote title. Include tennis court, volleyball court, fishing lake, game room, restaurant and bar and separate guest bungalow for sale or long term lease. Call +66 81 569 6026, +61 498 248 656 (English & Thai) Email:patbittersweet@gmail. com. See www.phuketsport.com.

Occupancy rate, per fect location, Easy to start business! High ranking on online travel agents, such as: booking.com, agoda. com, tripadvisor.com Legal, current and up to date contracts with overseas tour operators that have high sales volume and many loyal customers with repeat business. Current sales channels and property management software- you can run your business online from anywhere in the world. 30 rooms. Restaurant and terrace with 40 seats, huge roof terrace,kitchen fully equipped.7 years lease left, rent paid until 31.12.2013.Turnover 7,5 million baht/year, profit 2 million baht/year. Price: 7 million baht includes business, Thai company limited (CO.,LTD) with 3 work permits, and many legal things you don’t need to waste your time on if you started from scratch –Everything is included! Contact scandinavian owner directly (speaks English): e-mail shincorp1@yahoo. com.sg.

Car Rental Company for sale !

Fully equipped office, website with online booking, many customers. New cars. Risk free opportunity.Start to make money immediately.Only 4.9 MB. Contact 0867479292 or claudstrey@ gmail.com

BUSINESS FOR SALE:

Free-Bird Bar in Nai Harn for Sale, great location, 3 TVs, 2 pool tables, Seating 50 pax, (PLUS) Fully Equip Beauty salon which is leased out, parking: 10 vehicles, 8 years left on lease. Sale: 1.5 MB. Negotiable! 087-892-6204 or 087-884-8972

Hotel and Land for Sale: Lovely 22 room & 9 apartment Hotel with 1.5 Rai land on Soi Nanai 2, Patong for sale. Special price only 72 MB negotiable. Contact 087 886 5360 or nanairesidence@libero.it for full details.

Restaurant/Guesthouse for sale: Located in Kamala.

40 metres to the beach. 10 rooms with full furnishings. Restaurant 54 seats. Price B8 million. For more information call 081 396 0033.

Unique Rawai Investment Opportunity: We run a busi-

HOTEL / R ESTAUR A NT FOR LEASE: In Patong, High

is located inside a hotel on a busy street directly leading to Patong Beach. Business from hotel customers as well as from many tourists going to/from Patong Beach. Email: chumpo26@hotmail.com.

BAR ON BANGLA

Hotel & Restaurant for sale: Chanote title in Patong,Central position, new building, started four years ago.20 rooms, reception&restaurant fully furnished, lift. B32M negotiable 086 279 8175(Eng/Italian)Stefano/084 840 1566(Thai)Ning.

with Internet and Gaming Shop. Well established, for sale 2 Million THB. bargain, near Rawai beach. Contact Mr. Brown 081 090 9640 e-mail: info@ phuket-car-rentals.de.

Patong Massage Shop For Sale: Cosy renovated shop. Shop

Cement Production Plant:

Sale Bar, Hotel + 1 Shop Rawai Beach: Land plot

Car, Bike, Internet, Game shop: Car and Motorbike Rental

ness in Chalong that has paid back 50% of its cash investment in the first year of operation. An opportunity for a similar business exists in Rawai. This is not a hotel, guest house, restaurant, dive shop, car rental or real estate. This business benefits Thai society as a whole and is environmentally neutral. We are looking for 1-3 equity investors to make a total 20 million Baht investment. E-mail: tayana55islandgirl@yahoo.com.

Laundry shop for sale: Laundry shop for sale located in The Promenade Plaza Nanai Rd Patong. Free deposit, free key money, Three month rent free sign contract direct to owner of Plaza. K. Jeeppy, 093 160 6566, The_promenade@hotmail.com

Patong N ew Hot el for Longterm Lease: 40 rooms

with full furnished, TV, fridge, aircon, hot water, swimming pool, restaurant and spa. Located in Soi Nanai villa. Contact 086 300 9406.

Rawai Restuarant for Sale:

Land area approx 3,800 sqm. Main road with twin house in compound. Big garden, mangoes, tamarind, banana trees and a large restaurant in middle. Good lease and low rent. Price : 1.3 MB. , Khun Asok, Rawai. big_redchili@ yahoo.com , 089 646 7176.

Coffee shop/cafe/bar for sale: URGENT-fully equipped and

licensed,you walk in I walk out,can be changed to bar,2nd flr 3 bed a/c ff acc.3rd flr covered open area,2 x Honda clicks 4 rent,cheap rent paid to 2014. Price: 400K, rjpooklook@ hotmail.com, 094 316 1461.

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2 Language & TEFL Schools: The schools are very

successful due to the high de mand of people wishing to learn Engli sh as A sia deve l o ps and plays a larger par t in world affairs every day. These 2 schools are lic ensed w it h t he M inist r y of Edu c at i o n an d t h e C h a - am branch also holds a TEFL license. As part of a franchise group, you will always have on-going support for sales and training. The selling price is calculated at 5 times the net profit and with sales growth averaging over 20% year on year, your breakeven point is within 4 years. As all truly profitable business there is no negative cash f l o w. C a l l 0 81 8 4 6 919 3 . S e e insightenglish-huahin.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Honda CR-V top model year 2010 for sale, engine 2400cc, 4WD White colour, black leather interior, one owner used only 43280km, very excellent condition. Contact Cat: Tel 084 744 4304 for info.

GENNEWA GOLD MEMBERS: Attention Gennewa Gold

Honda CR-V for Sale:

The Seed Church Talang Phuket

Toyota Hilux VIGO 4 x4 Auto: URGENT Boutique Hotel for Lease: A small boutique Pa-

tong Beach hotel offer for long term lease. Location: Patong beach front ocean panoramic view. 18 rooms, aircon. internet, cable TV, telephone, safe, full furnished. Contact: 076 342 197-8, K.Thanin,K.Tum.

4x4 Black Vigo FULL OPTIONS: 4 Door - Automatic in very good condition with Mag Wheels and full Toyota service history - Late 2007 model. 620,000B. 081 979 6320.

Patong Massage Shop For Sale: Cosy renovated shop. Shop

is located inside a hotel on a busy street directly leading to Patong Beach. Business from hotel customers as well as from many tourists going to/from Patong Beach. Email: chumpo26@hotmail.com. Your specialist of imported food and drinks in Phuket. Visit our shop at the Billion Plaza, opposite Tesco Lotus. Contact: 076 612 733, 076 248 900 or visit: www.phuketfood.com.

Farang Food Paradise:

Toyota Vigo B Cab 3,0 D 2011: White large Carry Boy fiber

cargo box CBL 1970. Power windows, film, alarm GPS tracker, 17,100 KM. Load volume 7.3m3, load dimension 2.37m x 1.68m x 1.85m, max load 1.5 ton. New 700 000 THB. For sale at B500,000. Call 085 060 0033.

Toyota Hilux VIGO, 4 door, 4x4, 3.0 Diesel, model 2007, mileage 87,000 km only, first owner, all service by Toyota, new tires, beige interior, Alpha Canopy/front Bull bar. Call 086 943 8989 Chalong. Isuzu Dmax 2006, 105,000km, one owner, 4x2, silver automatic, double cab, good condition. Contact 087 079 0650 or 080 073 5371.

Isuzu Dmax:

PERSONAL SERVICES Backgammon: Play-

ers Wanted. Tel: 081 577 8443, email: phuketcon nection@yahoo.com

CHILDREN’S CLUB

CARS FOR SALE

Family sports and leisure club. Swimming/golf/ playcentre/ gaming arcade. Contact 076 203 185, 087 882 5544. See funstartphuket.com.

FunStart:

LEXUS-4 door sedan 1.2million: Lexus 250, 2006, 2.5 V6 gaso-

line. Paddle shifter, Spor ts Drive. Brand new rims and tires. Travelled 93K. Recently Fully Serviced from dealership. Needs new owner ASAP. 082 282 6947 Dan.

Toyota D4D Commuter Minibus: 2009, White Toyota D4D Com-

muter Minibus for sale. Genuine 15,000 km. One owner (red plate), Always garaged underground, curtains / TV & Video (ceiling mount) 16 seat. Excellent condition. 087 999 6174.

2010 Mazda 2 Hatchback: LOVELY HONDA CITY TOP MODEL: 5 yrs young, 1 lady driver,

excellent condition, fully serviced, leather interior, 82k kilometers, offers around tb410,000. Top of the range model. Any reasonable offered considered. Price : B410,000 ono , 081 747 3000

Honda CR-V 2002/Gold 64,000 Km: Used cars -Honda CR-V 2.0E (i-VTEC) with clean condition and no bad accidents. Top and full option with com plete book service and manual. Year:20 02,Engine Size: 20 0 0 cc.,Fuel: Petrol.081 818 9696.

2012 TOYOTA VIGO PRERUNNER: 2012 Toyota Vigo Prerunner 3.0 turbo diesel Manual 15,000kms Black with leather interior excellent condition. 084 625 8225. B720,000

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New in 2010. I am an expat who is moving on and can’t take my Mazda with me. One owner, 32,000 accident free kilometers, auto trans, air bags, auto braking, etc. stephpkt@gmail.com.

Mini Cooper S JCW GP for sale: Only 2000 made worldwide. Per fect condition, 20 0 6, manual, 17,500 km, 218 hp supercharged, high end hifi, Recaro seats, Book Service, Ultimate Mini. Collectors item. B1.6m, 089 866 3756 (Eng/Th) frankdreist@ hotmail.com.

BMW 730 Li Se Long Wheelbase: Oct 2006 registered Feb 2007

Bought new: 7.2MB. Se = Back TV, Dvd 6, Auto shut doors, Fridge, phone, Alloy wheels 18”, Cruise control and much more. Selling for B1.9m. Call 089 812 4070.

Welcome to Sunday services: Thai: 10.00-12.30 AM and 7.30-9.30 PM. English: 2-4 PM. Free lunch and Sunday school for kids. Contact: K.Gung Tel: 076 -274975 - 6, 08 4 - 0567027 Email: yai_k@hotmail.com.

est international childcare facility. High-quality, time proven schedule and curriculum. Now in brand-new purpose-built school. Experienced native English teachers to teach ages 1 1/2-10. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Bus service available from Patong, Karon, Kata, Phuket, Rawai and Chalong. Tel:076 384 638, 080 624 7060(Eng)/087 278 5511(Thai) www.buds-phuket.com.

CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS Phuket Country Club Membership: Lifetime full family mem-

bership (man, wife and limitless kids) at Phuket Country Club. Seller leaving Phuket hence only B570,000 ono. Transfer fees and this years subscription included. Call 081 273 7326.

G o l f M e m b e r ship fo r Sale: Loch Palm 500,000 Baht.

Buyer pays for transfer. 083 388 5566. Email borst.jg@gmail.com

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Former Thai tennis star Paradorn Srichaphorn.

Paradorn to run for Thai parliament TENNIS

Despite damage, Phuket-based Australian racer Dylan Young finished the race in Bahrain.

Phuket-based driver Young th finishes 7 in Bahrain race RACING

he racing talents of Phuket-based Australian Dylan Young were on display as he stormed to a best-place finish of 7th at the 2013 MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship in Bahrain, held from December 20 to 21.

The event, which pits 20 of the world’s top junior drivers against each other, was the site of round six to nine of the MRF Challenge series. The 24-year-old placed 7th in the seventh round of the series and crossed the line just over three seconds away from 3rd place, and just 6.7 seconds behind the winner. “[Placing 7th] out of 20

drivers, including being ahead of top GP3 drivers from Europe, shows again just how much progress we’re making with every round,” Young said after the race. On the eighth race, the Aussie received damage to his car on turn three of the opening lap but still managed to finish 11th in the field. After the series, Young an-

Ireland’s O’Brien to miss Six Nations RUGBY UNION IRELAND FLANKER SEAN O’Brien could miss the Six Nations championship after suffering a dislocated shoulder which requires surgery, his club Leinster confirmed on Monday (December 30). O’Brien, who made his British and Irish Lions debut in the second Test against Australia in June, injured himself during last Saturday’s (December 28) inter-provincial clash against Ulster. The 26-year-old was forced

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Sean O’Brien dislocated his shoulder and needs surgery. off after 53 minutes in the tie which Leinster won. Leinster forwards coach

Jono Gibbes said, according to the Irish Rugby Football Union’s website: “The time frame to return to play hasn’t been set in stone but it is significant enough for surgical intervention which means six to eight weeks minimum. “It looks like that [he will miss the entire Six Nations], but they are not going to put an absolute line in the sand for him. They are just going to see how it goes.” Ireland open their Six Nations campaign against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on February 2. AFP

nounced he will be turning his attention towards building his career in Europe to compete in one of Formula 1’s major feeder categories for 2014. He hinted that major sponsorship has come through, and he will take advantage of the opportunity to race in the big leagues. “There is a very important person who has been simply

tremendous in their support for me this year, and I couldn’t have have raced without them backing me,” Young said. “We should know more where I stand in the coming month or two, but it will take a lot of work.” Young is sponsored by Phuket-based companies Wahoo Phuket, Indigo Pearl, and Kata Rocks.

PARADORN SRICHAphan, former Thai tennis star and once ranked ninth in the world, said on Monday that he will run for a seat in Bangkok’s constituency 6, covering Din Daeng and Phayathai districts, in the February 2 election. He said he will be a candidate for the Chart Pattana Party. Mr Paradorn, who ranked number nine in the world in 2003, won five championship titles in his career. He retired in 2010 due to a prolonged injury to his wrist. Bangkok Post

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Fight night nets funds for family

rganisers of last Saturday’s (December 28) Sinbi Fight Night raised over B200,000 for a Thai family who recently lost their young son in a tragic motorbike accident earlier this month. Dui – who fought on the Sinbi Muay Thai fight team

– died on December 5 when he and his father were struck by a bus while riding a bike. His father, who remains in the hospital, may lose his legs and his mother is pregnant. The event, which featured nine muay Thai fights at the gym’s Rawai location, also helped raise money for one of

their trainers – Wang – who was recently diagnosed with terminal leukemia. Donations continue to pour in from gyms all over the world to help both families pay for hospital expenses and other costs. To donate, visit sinbimuaythai.com/recent-tragedy

Christmas brings the best catch of the week CAST AWAY Jimmy Stewart info@fishinginphuket.com

SEASON’S GREETINGS my fellow fisheroos. As I write this article, I was reminded it was nine years ago today (December 26) they were pulling bodies out of the water after the 2004 Tsunami. When I say reminded of that tragic occurrence, this was a happy event, related

to me at the Drift Inn as a contender for the “catch of the week”. So this month it goes to a bunch of guys from Australia, who pulled a commercial fisherman out of the water in choppy seas two miles west of the gap between Racha Yai and Racha Noi. The poor chap said he had been in the water for five hours after falling off his fishing trawler around 4 or 5 am. The boat’s crew said they were lucky to find him as there was, as is usual in

There’s something a little fishy about this guy, ho ho ho! this time of the year, a lot of junk in the water and a person treading looks just

like another coconut among dozens – especially in conditions where there are a lot of

“white horses” white water. Congratulations to all involved, what a Christmas present to give anyone, the gift of life. As we approach 2014 and are getting over the Christmas festivities, food may be the last thing on your mind. But in this month’s article I thought I would expound on preparation when cooking Cobia. Some time ago I had a professional chef on-board who caught a fair sized Cobia. He took it back to his restaurant and reported the next day that

it tasted terrible. Having tasted Cobia I was inclined to agree, but recently I found out that when you catch a Cobia you must immediately cut just above the tail and break and cut the spinal column, hang and bleed the fish if you want the best results when cooking. Apparently, not a lot of people know that. Wishing all my ofishinado friends a happy and productive New Year’s fishing. Tight lines, Jimmy fishinginphuket.com

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Rafael Nadal admits he may not be 100 per cent for the Australian Open, which starts in January.

Nadal tries new treatment to prolong career TENNIS WORLD NUMBER ONE Rafael Nadal has had new treatment on his troublesome knees which could help him complete a full season on the ATP Tour for the first time since 2011. The 27-year-old Spaniard also believes that it may prolong his career, but admits that the delay in restarting work during the off season has reduced his chances of regaining the Australian Open title in two weeks time. Although Nadal would not say precisely what had been done to the semipermanent injuries, he volunteered only that it was “different” and that he is hopeful about a healthier 2014. Nadal missed all of the second half of 2012 as well as the first Grand Slam of 2013, in Australia, prompting many predictions that he would never be a world-beater again.

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Though he proved these wrong, previous treatments have brought only temporary improvements, and Nadal is mindful that he has reached a crucial phase of his career if he is to fulfill his talent completely. All this has left Nadal short of court time. Not till two and a half weeks ago did he start hitting tennis balls again, something which may influence what happens in the first Grand Slam of the season. “In the first week I didn’t move myself, I was just practising from the middle,” he said. “So realistically I have been playing for one week or something, that’s all.” That places in perspective his straight sets loss to his friend David Ferrer, the world number three from Spain, in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi last week. “I am going to try to be competitive from the beginning,” he said. AFP

South Africa prevailed over India in Jacques Kallis’ (pictured batting, above) final Test match last week.

Smith hails ‘incredible win’ over strong India CRICKET

outh African captain Graeme Smith hailed “an incredible win” for his team after they clinched an emphatic ten-wicket victory on the fifth day of the second and final Test against India at Kingsmead on Monday (December 30). The win, in Jacques Kallis’ final Test match, clinched the two-match series for South Africa after the first Test in Johannesburg was drawn. It also confirmed South Africa’s ranking as the world’s number one Test team and increased their gap over second-ranked India. Smith said South Africa had to fight their way out of some tough situations. “We were behind the game for 90 per cent of the time at the Wanderers,” he admitted. “We fought our way out of that and we knew we had to play well in Durban.” There was not much for

South Africa to cheer at the start of the second Test as India moved to 181 for one with bad light and rain cutting short the first day and delaying the start on the second day. Man of the match Dale Steyn, who had match figures

of nine for 147, produced what Smith described as a “special spell”, dismissing over night batsmen Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara – the men most likely to have played long innings – inside his first two overs of the day. Steyn followed up with

a third wicket – his 350th in Tests – with the second new ball and finished with three for 47 as India were dismissed for 223, leaving South Africa a target of 58, which Smith and Alviro Petersen knocked off in 11.4 overs. AFP

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Chelsea’s Cameroonian striker Samuel Eto’o (R) celebrates scoring their second goal during the match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Photo: AFP/Glyn Kirk Beaten 2-1 by City on Boxing Day, Liverpool have now lost successive league games for the first time since April 2012, while top scorer Luis Suarez has gone two games without scoring after amassing 10 in his previous four outings. The game marked the first

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Hunger for speed and risk haunts great Schumacher FORMULA ONE

ormula One legend Michael Schumacher Tuesday (December 31) showed a slight improvement after a second operation following his life-threatening ski accident but was “not out of danger”, doctors treating him said. Surgeons said they had “gained some time” by performing a successful second procedure on the seven-time world champion on Monday night but he still remained critical. His wife and two children are at the hospital in the French Alpine city of Grenoble where Schumacher is in a coma after he fell and slammed his head on a rock while skiing off-piste on Sunday (December 29). According to his manager Sabine Kehm, he was not skiing at high speed when the accident happened. “He

Mercedes’ German driver Michael Schumacher attends a press conference at the Autodromo Nazionale circuit on September 6, 2012 in Monza ahead of the Italian Formula One Grand Prix. Photo: AFP/Giuseppe Cacace seems to have hit a rock as he took a turn. It was a chain of unfortunate circumstances.”

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Kehm added that the accident could have happened even “at 10 kilometres (six miles) per hour.” Schumacher’s condition has attracted attention from around the world and several people have tried to sneak through the hospital and approach the former racer, she said. “There apparently was a person dressed up as a priest, who tried to get near Michael. I am asking everyone to let the doctors work and leave the family spend peaceful time with Michael.” Schumacher may have retired in 2012 after a glittering career but his love for speed and danger how not diminished.

After years of racing in the high risk world of Formula One and winning a record seven world titles, his accident suggests that perhaps retirement had not dulled his relish of dangerous pursuits. As an F1 racer, Schumacher was known for his daring overtaking manoeuvres, his at-times almost reckless abandon in the pursuit of victory and his mastery of the tricky conditions presented by rain. When he won his first world title in 1994 with Benetton, he did so in controversial fashion, crashing into his title rival Damon Hill at the final race after he had already scuppered his own hopes by going off the track when

pushing hard despite leading comfortably. It wa s i nd ic a t ive of Schumacher’s win-at-all-costs attitude and his willingness to take huge risks in order to do so. He almost provoked a similar crash in the final race of the 1997 season when battling Jacques Villeneuve for the title, an incident for which he was retrospectively disqualified from the whole season. But even such mishaps didn’t slow Schumacher down or quench his thirst for success as he went on to win five successive titles with Ferrari from 2000-2004. He retired at the end of the 2006 season before making a

damp squib of a comeback in 2010 with Mercedes. He is the sport’s most decorated champion with a record 91 GP wins, while he is one of only two men to reach 300 races. In 2000 he also sealed Ferrari’s first championship in 21 years with victory in Japan. Schumacher’s father was a bricklayer who also ran the local go-kart track, where his mother worked in the canteen. By 1987, Schumacher was the German and European go-kart champion. Four years later he burst onto the Formula One scene, qualifying seventh for Jordan in his debut race at Belgium. The young German was immediately snapped up by Benetton, where he won his first Formula One race in 1992, again in Belgium. By 2003, Schumacher broke Juan Manuel Fangio’s record by claiming his sixth world title. In 2004 he won 13 races, his greatest season. But his greatest ever battle may just be commencing as the father of two finds himself battling to recover from a serious accident. AFP Michael Schumacher remained in critical condition as of press time.

Career highlights and records F1 debut: Belgium 1991 First GP win: Belgium 1992 Most F1 titles with 7 (94’, 95’, 00’, 01’, 02’, 03’, 04’) Most F1 career victories with 91 Most F1 wins in a season with 13 (2004) Most fastest laps ever with 77 Most F1 podium finishes with 308

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