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PHUKET GETS NEW GOVERNOR, NEW POLICE COMMANDER AND NEW CHIEF OF NAVY Smiling broadly, Phuket’s new governor. Nisit Jansomwong, greets wellwishers waiting for his arrival at Phuket International Airport. Saran Mitrarat reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

t’s been a week of changes among the top officials in Phuket. On Wednesday (October 1) the island’s new Governor, Nisit Jansomwong arrived, and the island also saw the installment of its new Navy chief, Rear Admiral Sayan Prasongsomriet. In the next couple of days the

island’s new Police chief, Maj Gen Patchara Boonyasit (see page 3) will also arrive. Officially he, too, took over on Wednesday. The new Governor arrived by air at Phuket International Airport with his wife and their daughter, along with officials and media who escorted him to Phuket from Ratchaburi, his previous post as governor. “Phuket already has a vision to be

a world-class [tourist] destination,” he told members of Phuket’s media. “I have no special policy [yet] because Phuket already has a strategy, and I believe it is appropriate. I will just maintain it to make everything continue [along the same track],” “But I would ask, ‘Does Phuket have the ability to support huge amounts of tourism?’ “All the situations reported in the

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news imply that Phuket’s efficiency, such as its management system, its security system and any other system, is not capable of supporting tourism in a world-class destination such as this,” he added. The Phuket News asked him what his first priority would be. “First priority is Phuket tourism, followed by the security of the tourists, cleanliness and orderliness of natural resources and

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Phuket Marine Office list prohibited areas for boats T

he Phuket Marine Office (PMO) has published coordinates for the boundaries of the prohibited area of ocean into which no boats in Phuket may enter. PMO Director Phuriphat Teerakulpisit announced in an order posted in his office and distributed to media, “To support the policy of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), in order to re-organise areas, boats may not enter or moor closer than 500 metres from the Royal Thai Naval Third Command area, in order to ensure the security of the Navy.” The coordinates of the no-go area boundary around the Navy base are as follows: 07 48 22.0N, 098 24 16.0E; 07 48 08.0N, 098 24 08.5E; 07 48 16.5N, 098 23 22.3E; and 07 48 30.0N, 098 24 01.3E. There are also limits to where vessels may stop at the Deep Sea

The Phuket Marine Office has published coordinates for the boundaries of the prohibited area, into which no boats are permitted to enter. The red area, above, indicates the no-go zone. Port. The following areas are places where only the defined types of vessels may anchor or moor:

Cargo vessels drawing 10-16 metres: 07 48 25.5N, 098 25 20.7E; 07 48 41.5N, 098 25 49.1E; 07 48

55.5N, 098 25 41.3E; and 07 48 39.5N, 098 25 12.4E. Passenger vessels drawing 6-10

metres: 07 48 39.5N, 098 25 12.4E; 07 48 55.5N, 098 25 41.3E; 07 49 09.5N, 098 25 34.6E; and 07 48 54.1N, 098 25 05.0E. Tankers drawing 3-5 metres: 07 48 54.10N, 098 25 05.0E; 07 49 09.5N, 098 25 34.6E; 07 49 15.5N, 098 25 31.6E; and 07 49 00.0N, 098 25 02.8E. Small vessels drawing 2-4 metres: 07 49 00.0N, 098 25 02.8E; 07 49 15.5N, 098 25 31.6E; 07 49 21.0N, 098 25 28.2E; and 07 49 06.1N, 098 24 59.0E. Vessels that are out of service or awaiting repair may anchor in the appropriate areas around the port (though not around the Navy base). They may remain there for no longer than 15 days and must have crew on board around the clock. “Anyone who breaks these regulations will be punished with the most severe penalties,” Mr Phuripat added.

All change at the top in Phuket Continued from page 1 the hospitality of Phuket people, in welcoming international tourists,” Gov Nisit replied. “I think, for me, the most important thing is how to increase efficiency for Phuket to support tourism. That includes expanding Phuket’s airport, preserving natural resources, security, cleanliness and orderliness. All of these should get the best possible management,” he explained. He said, however, that much of the initiative for the necessary work in tourism should

be supplied by the private sector, with support – but not necessarily leadership – from the government. This will be music to many Phuket ears. He wants to see more people taking pride in Phuket. “The most important things is how to make all the people living here proud to be Phuket people and thinking about how to preserve and protect our province. “Anyone who is not proud to be a Phuket person is just someone taking advantage of the place and then leaving,” he said. Gov Nisit’s wife Nutsaree

told The Phuket News, “I’m here to be the president of the Phuket Red Cross Society. I’m looking forward to helping people who are suffering,” “Coming here is a pleasure for us,” she added, “We love the sand, the sea and everything in Phuket.” On Wednesday morning, command of the Royal Thai Navy Third Fleet Area Command was handed over by Vice Admiral Tharathon Khajitsuwan to his successor, Rear Admiral Sayan Prasongsomriet, who arrived on Tuesday (September 30).

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Patchara Boonyasit is new Phuket police commander Saran Mitrarat reporter4@tclassactmedia.co.th

ol Maj Gen Patchara Boonyasit has been confirmed as Phuket’s new police chief. Gen Patchara’s name had been widely bandied about as the most likely candidate to replace Maj Gen Ongart Piewruangnon, who was moved to an inactive post in June, and who retired on Wednesday (October 1). Gen Patchara, 58, became a policeman on February 1, 1979. His first major step on the ladder to the top was when he became deputy superintendent at Lomsak Police Station in Petchaboon in 1997, followed by police superintendent at Tahtapo station in Nakhon Sawan the following year. In 2007 he was transferred to Bangkok to take on the post of Deputy Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 4. The following year he was made acting Commander of Metropolitan Police Division

MAN IN CHARGE: The new Phuket police chief has lots of experience, with both family (right) and politics. 1, with the appointment being confirmed on February 23, 2012. Bangkok was a dangerous time for him. In 2008, when Yellow Shirts occupied Don Muang airport, he was attacked by protesters while providing supporting manpower to Metropolitan Police

Division 2. Two years later he faced the other colour, being taken hostage by Red Shirts for a few hours when his men tried to arrest firebrand Arissman Pongruangrong. Arissman escaped. In October of that year he was made Commander of

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Pitsanulok Provincial Police, followed a year later by a transfer to the same position in Nakhon Sri Thammarat. After his men failed to control protests there by sup-

porters of anti-Pheu Thai campaigner Suthep Thaugsuban, he was moved to Police Region 8 HQ in Surat Thani. Gen Patchara graduated from Royal Police Cadet Acad-

emy class 32, the same class as his boss until Tuesday, Lt Gen Panya Mamen. He is married to Amornsiri Boonyasit, owner of the hi-so Thai edition of the French fashion magazine Numèro. They have a son and a daughter. Gen Panya, Commissioner of Police Region 8 in Surat Thani, which oversees Phuket, moved upstairs to the post of Assistant CommissionerGeneral of the Royal Thai Police in Bangkok. He was replaced by Maj Gen Decha Budnampeth, Deputy Commissioner of the Central Investigation Bureau. Maj Gen Paween Pongsirin, Commander of the Region 8 General Staff Division and the head of the current mafia investigations in Phuket, was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Police Region 8. Maj Gen Krajang Suwannarat, acting commander of Phuket Provincial Police, returned to his post as Region 8 Deputy Commissioner on Monday (September 29).

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hailand’s new Minister of Transport has promised to support road projects in Phuket to resolve the island’s traffic problems. But he has stressed that the projects must not negatively affect the landscape, must be environmentally-friendly, and must be designed mainly for the benefit of local people. Air Chief Marshal Dr Prajin Juntong, who was appointed minister less than a month ago, arrived in Phuket on Sunday morning (September 28) with the ministry’s permanent secretary and other senior officials to learn about all the road projects proposed in order to find solutions and examine budgets. A total of 12 points on the island were identified as having critical traffic problems: The Heroines monument intersection. Rajabhat University intersection. Tesco-Lotus Sam Kong intersection. The T-junction in Sam Kong Darasamut School intersection (Central). Naka T-junction (Wirat Hongsyok Rd). Chalong circle. Satree Phuket School crossroads. Phuket Wittayalai school T-junction.

Air Chief Marshal Dr Prajin Juntong (right), promises to support road projects in Phuket to resolve traffic problems. Phuket Muang District office crossroads (Yaowarat and Tungka Rds). Yaowarat Rd - Chumporn Rd T-junction (near Phuket Provincial Police). Mae Luan Rd - Satun Rd T-junction. Outgoing Governor Maitri Inthusut explained to the minister the biggest problem: “We have only one route, Thepkrasattri Rd, connecting the airport with the rest of Phuket. That causes traffic problems for people who want to get to the island’s tourist areas.” Mr Maitri reported that the Darasamut School underpass will be completed on March 5 next year and the Tesco-Lotus Sam Kong underpass is expected to finish three months after that. “The Bang Khu [north end of the bypass] and Chalong underpasses are now under

study for details and environmental implications, and budget for these is expected to be requested in the 2016-17 fiscal year. When all of the underpasses are complete, traffic will flow much better,” he explained. “I am also trying to create other routes as alternatives for road users, using rural roads such as the Klong Koh Pee elevated road, and a road from the Phuket Mining Museum to Phra Phuket Kaew Rd,” said Maitri. The Klong Koh Phee road is already under construction and about 30 per cent complete. Proposed new roads are: From Muang Chaofah (near the Phuket Software Park) to Kathu; Running parallel to Thepkrasattri Rd from close to the new Mazda showroom on Route 4025 to road No 3030.

From Wat Luang Bu Supa in Chalong over the hills to Patong. “A lot of projects have been push through by me for budgets in the past, and I am continuing to inspect locations by myself to get detailed information. If we get budget support, I will be happy,” he added. Laughing, the minister said, “I may have to ask the boss to let you remain Phuket Governor for one more year, so that every project will be a success.” Aiyanut Tinapai, governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), briefed the meeting on the Patong Tunnel: “We have been studying the tunnel project for two years and we will submit our EIA [environmental impact assessment] to the Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and Planning in October. We expect the tunnel to open to the public in 2020. “It will reduce accident number on the dangerous hill and provide an evacuation route in the case of disasters,” he added. Minister Prajin noted, “This project needs to get participa-

tion and agreement from local villagers.” The minister then tuned to the light rail project, noting that the plan calls for a travel time of just 30 minutes from the airport to Rawai. “Please try to limit the speed of the train,” he said, “and reconsider where stations should be. We should avoid having one in the walking street area; any station should be at least 50 to 100 metres from a tourist attraction. “Please also think about the power lines [for the light rail], they should not obscure the beautiful landscape of heritage Phuket, which is the selling point for us. “You should all listen to what local people want, because they have spent their whole lives here. Building megamalls may not match Phuket’s selling point – its beautiful nature. That is how most people visualise Phuket. The meeting also looked at other transport options such as the boat service connecting Phuket Airport with Patong, and extending Thailand’s main rail system to Tha Nun in Phang Nga, where passengers could change to the Phuket light rail system. thephuketnews

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Above, Rattikorn Weeraperk is taken care of by rescue volunteers. Below, a policeman photographs the scene.

Man shot three times in midnight bike chase A MAN WAS SHOT THREE times on Soi Pasak 8, Cherng Talay, just after midnight on September 29. Arriving with Kusoldham rescuers at 48/88 Moo4 in Cherng Talay, police found the victim, Rattikorn Weera� perk from Roi Et, lying on the ground with two gunshot wounds in his right hip and another in his left foot. He was sent to Thalang hospital for treatment

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The victim told police he was on the motorcycle turning into Soi Pasak, near the Fam� ily Mart convenience store, when he saw two teenagers on a motorcycle staring at him. “I recognized them – we had had an altercation be� fore – so I sped up but they chased after me and started shooting.” Police took his statement and are now looking for the two suspects.

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he badly decomposed body of a woman with her hands tied behind her back washed up on Surin Beach on Monday (September 29) has been sent to Surat Thani Hospital for further ex� amination in a bid to establish precise cause of death and, if possible, her identity. The body was initially taken to Thalang hospital but on Tuesday (September 30) Cherng�� T�� alay Police com� �� mander �� Col Paworn Porn� promma said that Thalang Hospital does not have the forensic and pathology skills. The body was badly de� cayed and part-eaten by marine animals, all that doctors at the hospital could tell police was that the woman was of either Asian of Caucasian descent, and aged between 25 and 40. “So we decided to send the body to Surat Thani H�� os� pital for the pathologist there to examine it.” Police, who are treating the case one of murder,�� are looking �� at �� miss� ing persons report for the surrounding area. They have

Rescue workers wrap the corpse of the woman after she was found on Surin Beach. also been questioning local fisherman about whether they saw anything on Sunday night (September 28) at sea, but have drawn a blank so far.

Investigators believe that the body probably f loated along the southerly currents from somewhere along the west coast of Phang Nga.

Given the state of decom� position they are certain the woman was not murdered at Surin Beach. Eakkapop Thingtub

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Australian tourists fall from Phuket balcony THREE AUSTRALIANS had to be rushed to hospital in Patong on Tuesday (September 30) after horseplay on the balcony of their hotel room turned into horror. The hotel called police and rescue workers at 8pm after the three fell from the third f loor of the Phuket Graceland Resort and Spa on Thaweewong Rd. The three, all aged 24, were named as Timothy Jean Cover, Timothy Paul Hanson and Richard Anthony Jones. A hotel staff member said, “They were hanging out and drinking on the hotel balcony. They were chatting loudly and teasing each other, pushing each other around, when, unexpectedly, all three fell off the balcony to the court yard.” Mr Hansen and Mr Jones suffered light injuries but Mr Cover hit his head on landing, and had to be put on a respirator before being rushed to hospital.

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Man rapes Russian Aussie stabbed fight in after offering lift inPatong A

Russian tourist was raped twice in Karon early on September 27 after she accepted a lift from a Thai man on his motorbike. The 33-year-old woman, reporting the assault at about midday yesterday, admitted that she was drunk from being at a party until about 2am yesterday with boyfriend and other friends. Lt Col Sophon Borrirak of Karon Police explained, “She decided to walk alone back to her hotel [the Duangjit Resort]. On the way she encountered a Thai man on a motorbike who stopped to talk with her. “The man offered to take her to the hotel. But instead, he took her to his rented room in a soi opposite Krungthai optic in Karon,” he added. “There, he tied her hands with and raped her. She was afraid that he might become violent, so she did not resist,” Col Sophon said. He raped her twice before taking her back to her hotel.

CCTV footage showing the victim riding on the back of her attacker’s bike.

Somdech Srisai, 33, Nakhon Pathorm, accused of rape. After she reported the rape to the police, they checked CCTV footage in Karon area and were able to indentify the rapist as Somdech Srisai, 33, from Nakhon Pathom. “Police fou nd CCT V footage of him bringing the woman from Karon circle to his rented room,” Col Sophon said. “ So we waited for him at the building and arrested

him when he showed up at about 5:30pm.” Police searched the room and seized four pieces of cloth ripped from a bed cover, a red polo shirt with white stripes, a pair of jeans, green underwear and the motorbike used to bring the victim to the rented room. Somdech told the police, “At first I was just going to

take her to the hotel. But I saw she was very drunk, so I decided to take her to my room first so she could rest. “Once we were in the room, [I saw] she was very pretty and I could not control my emotions,” he added. “I tore strips from the bed cover and tied hers hand I raped her,” he explained, adding that he climaxed twice without using a condom. “Then I took her back to the hotel,” he said. Police charged him with rape and he accepted the charge, Col Sophon said.

A N AUST R A L I A N tourist was stabbed with a broken bottle on September 26 during a drunken argument with three Thai teenagers in Patong. Arriving with rescue workers at the scene in front of the Baan Thai Beach Resort on Thaweewong Rd at 2pm, police found Dwayne David House, 23, lying on his back on the road with a stab wound below the left side of his rib. A friend, also Australian, called on officers to come arrest three Thai boys standing nearby, which they did. After questioning the two Australians, police only arrested one of the Thais, a 15-year-old, who was identified as having done the damage, and released the other two. Mr House was taken to Patong Hospital for treatment.

Phuket meter taxis a good deal THE NEW METER TAXis have been in operation for most of September so the boys from Phuket News TV took their cameras along with them when they took a taxi from the Phuket International Airport to the Tesco Lotus/ Samkong intersection, just outside Phuket Town – the offices of Class Act Media. Here is their report: “Before we caught a meter taxi the team checked the prices of the limousines for a “fixed price” for the same journey. In two cases we were quoted B800.

Phuket taxi meter driver.

“The meter taxi was clean, the driver had a uniform and badge, there was paperwork exchanged between the taxi booking booth and the driver. “On the way out of the airport all taxis have to check in with a booth near the exit, staffed by military personnel. “There was no visits to jewellery stores or offers of

“deals” for accommodation. Mr Somkid, the driver (speaking through the Phuket News TV Thai camera-staff) was full of praise for the new arrangement and was happy that there had been a crackdown on the illegal taxis. “The journey took just over 30 minutes, including the expected delays on the bypass road. “So what was the final fare for the journey? B492 baht, plus a B100 airport levy (paid by all taxis). “We rounded it out to B500 and gave the driver a B50 tip.”

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DODGY MONEY FOR THE WAT? Malaysians want to talk to B34m donor about alleged Ponzi scheme Nattha Thepbamrung reporter3@classactmedia.co.th

hinese businessman Zhang Jian, aka Supachai Rujathon, 26, who became famous across Thailand recently when he donated B34 million – B30 million in cold cash – to Phuket’s Wat Jareonsamanakit, is wanted by the authorities in Malaysia. The Malaysian newspaper, The Sun Daily reported in August that Zhang had opened an unlicensed business in that country, touting himself as the future richest man in the world. Malaysia’s Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry secretary-general, Datuk Seri Alias Ahmed, told The Sun Daily, “The ministry will continue to keep a close watch on the company and will arrest its founder, Zhang Jian, the moment he shows up.” He added, “Early last month, the ministry found YSLM [Yun Shu Mao], a company owned by the selfproclaimed Chinese millionaire, to be an illegal entity.” But Piti Hussa, a senior YSLM member in Thailand told The Phuket News from

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Bangkok on Wednesday (October 1), “The fact that he puts his own picture on every product, poster and sticker means he has nothing to hide and he also donates huge amounts of money to temples.” People working with Mr Zhang can easily get money or luxury assets, Mr Piti said. “Once when YSLM started in Thailand, there was a group of Thai members who went to see him in Malaysia and I heard that they got B100,000 each from him. He also gave away gold and cars to other members. I heard that three or four Thai people got BMWs.” He defined the work process as a “money game”. The products of the company are not the main focus; the focus is on shares in the company, which he said is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Each member, when he joins, has to buy 367 shares for B5,000 – or more shares.” (The Phuket News could find no listing for YSLM in Hong Kong.) “Each member will own at least 367 shares, then they have to find more people to join the business.

YSLM members with B30 million at the wat in Phuket. They tried to recruit people at the temple to join the scheme. “The members will get a bonus of 20 per cent, or B1,000, immediately when they can find a newcomer to invest. “They will also get money from people further down the chain, who are brought in by the people they brought in. “I just started working seriously with this company and I am already getting around 3,000 Yuan or around B30,000 a month.” He believes that the business is not a massive Ponzi scheme because, he says, there

are products that the company is selling abroad. YSLM, he said, had opened permanent offices in places such as China, Malaysia, Singapore, Laos, Indonesia and India. Mr Zhang’s appearance and his ordination as Phra Sookto, a monk at Wat Jareonsamanakit in Phuket caused disruption when a number of his followers, especially Chinese-speaking people from Malaysia visited him all day long. Aparat, a temple board member, told The Phuket News,

“There were busloads of people coming to the temple, especially Chinese Malaysian. They not only visited the monk but also tried, through an interpreter, to get people at the wat to become YSLM members. “In the morning when [Zhang Jian] went to collect alms, his followers, wearing shirts with his picture on them, always followed him in a sound truck blaring announcements about his B34 million donation. “I think when Mr Zhang donated the money to the wat it was just for promotional purposes. Their business always focuses on money and riches and there are always pictures of Mr Zhang or his members with big stacks of money – just like when he gave the money to the temple,” she said. With suspicion growing and reports that Mr Ziang is being sought in Malaysia, he has left Wat Jareonsamanakit. Mr Piti said that he is now staying in a temple in Bangkok, though the deputy abbot of the Phuket temple stressed that he had already quit being a monk. “He had many visitors during the day and the abbot told him that it was not appropri-

ate. I think he may have got upset and decided to leave,” the deputy abbot said. He explained that there were not many monks in the temple who got close to Mr Zhang as he speaks only Chinese and English and he himself does not know much about the young multi-millionaire. But, he added, “During the time he was here, he had good discipline but the temple was always packed with his followers. “He even had some followers staying in the temple to support him and help him for some activities such as collecting donations.” He insisted that neither the abbot nor any of the monks in the temple knows the exact source of the B34 million and they do not know much about Mr Zhang. However, he said that the temple had no intention of relinquishing the money; it had been given to the temple and should therefore belong to the temple. B4 million has already been spent on buying the land where a chedi will be built, funded by the remaining B30 million.

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Phuket fishermen caught poaching off Krabi The mah song offer gifts to the locals and tourists, which are believed to confer good luck on the recipients.

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housands gathered on Tuesday morning (September 30) to watch the street parade involving hundreds of mah song at the Jui Tui shrine in Phuket Town. The event started around 5am, where the gods were invited to enter the mah song at the Jui Tui shrine on Ranong Rd and ended at Saphan Hin.

As they passed the Surin clock tower, many locals threw firecrackers to celebrate the gods. The mah song walked through the parade with hundreds of firecrackers going off around them. Along the way, they prayed and offered gifts to the locals and tourists, which are believed to confer good luck on the recipients. The mah song ended the parade with a ritual of worship

at Saphan Hin before walking back to Jui Tui shrine and ending around noon. Also on Wednesday night (September 30), thousands of people gathered to watch the blade ladder ritual at Bang niew shrine in Saphan Hin. The mah song climbed up the ladder one by one and when they got to the top, they would throw out a bunch of yellow scarves with blessings on them.

THE FISHERIES DEPARTment in Krabi on Sunday mor ning (September 28) searched trawlers from Phuket that were fishing in a forbidden area close to Koh Sriboya. Eleven crew, both Thai and Burmese, were arrested in possession of more than 200 kilograms of endangered marine species. Led by Fisheries Department director Jareonchai Srisuwan, the officials boarded two boats, the Chaitakan 17 and Chaitakan 15, and seized the catches and the fishing equipment from the boats. They questioned five Burmese and six Thai fishing crew, including the leader, Khempetch Chaisri, 51, from Roi Et. The officials said later that the fisherman all admitted they knew they were fishing in a banned area but said they took the risk of being caught because fish in this area are abundant.

Mourners lay flowers around Mr Jirasak’s portrait, displayed on a chair.

Former beach vendors say goodbye to suicide victim at Patong Beach MORE THAN 200 FORMER sunbed and umbrella operators from Patong Beach gathered on September 27 to say goodbye to Jirasak Shairkhu, a former vice president of Patong Beach sunbed and umbrella club, who committed suicide after he lost his job. At 3pm, beach workers from Kata and Karon, Rawai and Nai Harn gathered on the beach in front of Cabana Hotel to pay their condolences to Mr Jirasak who hung himself on September 22. He had been suffering from depression since he lost his job in the

beach clean-up. The workers displayed Mr Jirasak’s portrait on a chair for mourners to lay flowers and say goodbye. Four monks said a prayer for the victim. Police found a letter left at his estranged wife’s house addressed to the NCPO. It was a plea to let sunbed and umbrella operators return to the beach, to prevent anyone else from taking their own life. Mr Jirasak explained how everybody had been working on the beach for over 40 years and was the only job they knew.

He said the income he received helped him to support more than 20 people in his family and now they are suffering as well. Ms Panee Phiromrit, the victim’s mother said, “I knew my son was stressed over the ban of beach business operations, as well as the recent break up from his wife. I tried to talk to him and offer support. I never thought he would kill himself.” There will be another service in memory of Mr Jirasak at Kajonsangsun temple on October 4. thephuketnews

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An excavator makes short work of the beach bars

More Mai Khao Beach restaurants demolished D-DAY FOR DEMOLITION of 19 illegal structures on Mai Khao Beach that encroached on Sirinat Marine National Park arrived on September 25. OrBorTor Mai Khao President Sarawut Sisakookam and his staff teamed up with the Royal Thai Navy, the Royal Forestry Department and park officials, armed with crowbars and hammers and with an excavator to do the heavy lifting. The owners of the 19 shops and restaurants had already been warned by the OrBorTor to remove their illegal structures. Mr Sarawut said that officials will be able to clear the rubble in about a week.

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fficials led by the soon-to-retire ViceGovernor Sommai Preechasilpa met on September 24 to discuss a coastal erosion protection plan for Surin Beach. Engineer Pairoj Thesaam said that his department, Transport and Communication, had hired STS Engineering Consultants Co and Macro Consultants Co, to oversee the project once he receives the budget. They will study the plan to build a seawall to prevent future coastal erosion, and also report on any environmental implications. The consultants said there were five types of seawalls – sandbags, gabions (cages filled with rocks), revetment (sloping wall), vertical seawall and concrete stairs – all of which could serve the purpose. However, the consultants will have to study the local coastal geography to deter-

Vice-Governor Sommai Preechasilpa (centre) performing one of her last duties before retirement, with Cherng Talay OrBorTor boss Ma’an Samran. Below, storms chewed chunks out of the Surin coast in June. mine which type would be most suitable for stopping erosion while also keeping Surin Beach as beautiful as possible. Mr Pairoj invited members of the public to contribute their views. “The Department of Transport and Communication wants everyone who will benefit from this project, especially Cherng Talay residents, to come in and discuss their opinions on the project.”

Poll: Drive to battle booze gains few backers IN OUR RECENT POLL, “What do you think of Thailand’s looming tough stance on alcohol promotion?”, almost half – 49 per cent – of all respondents opted for the option: “Totally over-the-top, absurd and needless – outraged!” The second largest group of respondents – 28 per cent – went for the slightly qualified: “A tad strict, but a good reminder to drink responsibly.” A fair few – 12 per cent – shared the view that the proposals constituted: “Great news. Demon drink does Phuket no favours.” And, somewhat surprisingly, given the fun-loving nature of this famously hedonistic island, a solid 4 per cent ticked the “Let’s go further and have a total alcohol ban” box. So no real danger or possibility of a prohibition or temperance movement gathering pace here. But certainly a widely held view that the proposals are really a crackdown that isn’t really needed.

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he Koh Tao murders narrative is getting murkier rather than clearer with the passage of time. And its backdrop does not give much confidence for speedy closure. About a dozen British tourist deaths, with foul play suspected or confirmed, have occurred in Thailand over the last five years. Nevertheless the globally famed “Land of Smiles” remains a massively popular tourist destination, especially for young Britons such as gap-year students. Concerns nevertheless are mounting over the impact the murders will have on tourism, especially in light of the fact this year’s tourist arrivals figures show a significant dip from last year. In an attempt to restore travellers’ confidence, the country’s tourism minister, Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul, suggested that visitors be dis-

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Stand well back [Re: Celebrate but celebrate safely] Yes definitely. I understand due to religious ceremonies and that’s fine as we will be aware of it, but I have lived here now for eight years in Surin beach area and when a loud explosion goes off from Surin or Bangtao beaches at 2 or 3am in the morning and scares the hell out of everyone while asleep including our dogs it’s time to stop it. Also the safety aspect; these vendors selling have no care for life as long as they make their money from sales. I have seen them put in the sand on waters edge and a wave knocked a big box of rockets off which then fired into a seafood restaurant. Wayne Klapko

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tributed with identification wristbands, a proposal that he has backtracked from after predictable outrage in the media of countries whose nationals are fond of holidaying here, and from closer to home as well. Tagging tourists to prevent their untimely deaths is ominous on many levels. Moreover, who would want to take a vacation in a country where visitors’ every move is monitored? There have also been voices implying, if not explicitly, that the Koh Tao murder victims to some small degree brought their terrible deaths on themselves. Indeed, all too often victims are put in a position of culpability, especially where alcohol is involved – as is so often the case here. But the reality is that holiday-makers, released from day-to-day work or study responsibilities, are apt to enjoy a drink amid the

paradisical setting that they have often made considerable efforts to reach. Thus far, the investigation into the double murder has seemed farcical to Western observers and media. The Thai authorities do have their own ways of combating violent crime, but the longer this case drags on, the more unwelcome publicity Southern Thailand’s tourist industry will have to counter. What has been revealing, in both the domestic and global media, is that exquisite Koh Tao has a dark underbelly, and the disproportionate influence and control is wielded by a small number of Thai families. The Region 8 police may have to get a little firmer with their own compatriots. Another farcical chapter in this tragic narrative is not in the interests of anyone – except those privy to what actually happened on the night of September 15.

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You know, I feel little sympathy for adults that are injured at this time of the year by fireworks - it’s their choice to participate in these events – and they fully understand what can happen when things go wrong. But children are a different matter altogether. Every year

at this time, we see young children in the streets throwing and playing with them like they were toys, simply not understanding the risks. And obviously, the same goes for their irresponsible parents. I’d like to see stores, such as Supercheap, banned from selling them to the general public – or at least to under-18s. Agogohome

A fishy business

[Re: Phuket fishermen caught poaching in Krabi waters] Diving operators and snorkeling tour companies would be happy to see the Thai Navy to be very active to stop illegal fishing within Marine National parks such as Similan and Surin Islands Marine National Parks. The Phuket Marine Office, Fisheries Department, Department of National Parks, Marine Police and the Thai Navy should use the GPS Tracking System (AIS) to monitor all fishing boats to stop illegal fishing in marine national parks and other pro-

hibited zones along the coast. Also the TAT Thailand, the Marine Police, the Rangers from Marine National Parks should make the GPS Tracking System (AIS) to be compulsory on all professional transport boats working in the tourism industry such as dive boats on day dive trips or live-aboard dive trips, speedboats, big game fishing boats as it will increase the safety and locate easily any boat in danger to sink and to rescue crew and tourists. Rangers from Marine National Park may use the AIS to monitor all tour and dive boats to know where they are inside the park boundary, to collect entry fees and avoid cheating by fraudsters. Charlie

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[Re:Name of new Phuket police chief confirmed] Well, we shall see if Mr. Boonyasit is going to bring anything different but I’m certainly not holding my breath. If he has been brought up in a department that pretty much does nothing productive in terms of law enforcement and crime prevention, I really can’t see anything changing. I’m betting on same same, and that a steady flow of unsavoury newspaper headline stories will continue. Ed Sanders

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[Re: Four men sought for vicious Phuket attack on Chinese tourist] The reason for China for For a start maybe people having their own guides is should take a look closer to simply to keep brainwashing home round Racha off Kata their people even though on and all the other trawlers and holiday. China has a one-way vessels that operate daily system information flow to inside the three-mile limit avoid outsider influence. They netting everything that swims see Thai Chinese as a threat including turtles and sailfish simply. Get rid of these mainas well as immature fish of land guides as Thailand is not a Chinese province. all species. Mister Fool Neill Campbell

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Wanchai Sangkhao in custody. Photo: Bangkok Post

Thai rail employee gets death for ghastly murder THE HUA HIN PROVINcial court has sentenced a railway employee to death for murder and aggravated rape of a young girl in July on a train heading to Bangkok, whose body was later found beside the railway track. The court on Tuesday (September 30) found Wanchai Sangkhao guilty of several counts. He was sentenced to death for murder, nine years in jail for raping a girl under 15, five years in prison for stealing while on public tranport vehicles at night, one year for hiding a body and six months for drug abuse. The gravest penalty of death prevails. The court rejected Wanchai's claim for mercy be-

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cause he had confessed in an act of repentance. The court said Wanchai confessed because he had no choice as the evidence against him was so strong. There were no grounds for commutation. Wanchai, 22, a sleepercar employee of the Railway of Thailand, confessed to raping on July 5 a 13-year-old girl, a Mathayom 2 student at Satrinonthaburi School, while she was asleep in a bunk of a carriage on the No.174 Nakhon Si Thammarat-Bangkok express train. Wanchai subsequently threw her out the window, even though she was still breathing. She was killed by the fall. Searchers later found her body beside the rail track. Bangkok Post

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rime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha will be attending the 10th AsiaEurope Meeting (Asem) in Milan, Italy, from Oct 16-17. A total of 51 leaders of Asian and European member states will attend, and Gen Prayut will explain Thai political developments at the meeting. Talks at Asem will focus on economic issues, but climate change and the Ebola epidemic will also be on the table, Foreign Ministry permanent secretary Sihasak Phuangketkeow said. Asem was officially established in 1996 at the first summit in Bangkok, Thailand and is an interregional forum. The forum is considered by the parties involved to be a means of deepening ties between Asia and Europe at all levels, which is deemed necessary to achieve a more balanced political and economic world order. The process is enhanced by the biennial meetings of heads of state, alternately in Europe and Asia, and biennial meetings of Foreign Ministers

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha will be flying to Italy to attend the 10th Asia-Europe Meeting (Asem), which will take place in Milan, Oct 16-17. Photo: AFP as well as political, economic, and socio-cultural meetings and events at various levels. Meanwhile, Mr Sihasak hailed Foreign Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn’s trip to the 69th United Nations General Assembly this week as a success, saying the international community has regained confidence in Thailand. Gen Tanasak, who is also deputy prime minister, re-

ceived a warm welcome from United States Secretary of State John Kerry, according to Mr Sihasak. Mr Kerry held talks with 10 Asean foreign ministers at the Asean-US meeting during the annual UNGA. After his speech, Gen Tanasak held brief talks with several foreign representatives who expressed understanding over the political situation and

urged Thailand to follow its roadmap to democracy. “They understand the situation and want Thailand to have transparent politics as well as sustainable elections and assured us their support will continue,” Mr Sihasak said. Gen Tanasak also met the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who said he wanted to see the nation return to practising peaceful politics. AFP

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un at a bakery. Photo: AFP

‘Unwell’ Kim sends message to China STOUT NORTH KOREAN leader Kim Jong-Un, who has not been seen for nearly a month due to apparent health problems, sent a congratulatory message to China on its national day Wednesday (October 1), state media said. Kim was last seen in public on September 3. A rare admission from North Korea that he was suffering “discomfort” has triggered frenzied speculation about his health and close scrutiny of any mention of the young leader in state media. The three-paragraph message sent to Chinese President Xi Jinping marked the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Korean Central News

Agency (KCNA) reported. Kim voiced his hopes for China’s future prosperity and the happiness of the Chinese people, KCNA said. Kim took over the reins of power in North Korea following the death of his father Kim Jong-Il in December 2011. He sent similar national day messages to the Chinese head of state in 2012 and 2013. Recent state TV footage of Kim had shown him looking overweight and walking with a pronounced limp, which some analysts took to be a symptom of chronic gout. Rumours about his health multiplied after Kim failed to attend a meeting of the North’s rubber-stamp Stalinist parliament last week. AFP

ne of Hong Kong’s most prominent prodemocracy leaders struggled to contain his emotions Wednesday as he warned protests would spread like “blossoming f lowers” and pleaded with residents to understand why the city has been brought to a standstill. Occupy Central co-founder Chan Kin-man told reporters it was inevitable the protests, which have already taken over several main roads and intersections, would grow if the government maintained its hardline stance. “We understand why citizens are continuing to expand the occupation, it is because the government is so cold,” Chan said, regularly having to stop speaking to compose himself. “Despite such a large occupation, the government is still using such an attitude, so a lot of people think that the action now is not enough and that flowers must continue to blossom everywhere.” Occupy Central is one of the main organisers of

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Bullet train’s half-century as national icon

As public anger grows in the former British colony, police have clashed with pro-democracy protestors. Photo: AFP the protest which spread to different parts of the semiautonomous city after riot police tear-gassed demonstrators on Sunday (September 28), prompting more supporters to join them on the streets. Tens of thousands of protesters have assembled in three major commercial and retail areas of Hong Kong for the past three days. By midday Wednesday, crowds in the central district of Admiralty had already increased to several thousand, with offices closed for a public holiday to mark China’s National Day. Chan, who was close to tears, apologised to citizens for the inconvenience the sitins have caused and asked for tolerance. “I hope everyone will understand what we are doing is not to harm Hong Kong. “With this shor t-ter m

inconvenience, we hope to bring about a system that is more fair.” Earlier Wednesday Hong Kong’s leader Leung Chunying said the community should work together in a “peaceful, lawful, rational and pragmatic manner” while reiterating his commitment to the “Chinese dream”. The city’s chief executive has asked protesters to end the sit-in, but his request has had no impact on demonstrators. The most intense civil unrest Hong Kong has experienced since its 1997 handover from British rule was sparked by Beijing’s decision in August to restrict who can stand for the city’s top post in elections in 2017. Protesters have two demands – that Leung step down and Beijing rescind its insistence that his successor be vetted. AFP

JAPAN’S “SHINKANSEN” train, which led the world in super-fast rail transport technology, celebrated its 50th birthday Wednesday (October 1) with ceremonies hailing its contribution to the country’s post-war economy and its safety record. A sleek, airplane-shaped N700A train left Platform 19 of Tokyo’s central station at 6:00 am, exactly 50 years since the launch of the service along the Pacific industrial belt between the capital and the western megacity of Osaka. Shinkansen literally means “new trunk line”. “The line has contributed to Japan’s economic, cultural and social development with the world’s best high-speed rail transport,” Koei Tsuge, president of JR Tokai which operates the key portion of the nationwide rail network, told a tape-cutting ceremony before the train’s departure. The private Japan Railway Group (JR), which took over state-run Japanese National Railways in 1987, has emphasised nobody has been killed in a derailment or a collision involving shinkansen trains. “Safety is a source of our pleasure. We wish to continue our operations with utmost care,” he declared as the train left the station in a shower of confetti, bound for Fukuoka – roughly twice as far as Osaka. Similar ceremonies were held in Osaka and two other cities in between, Shizuoka and Nagoya. In 1964, when Tokyo hosted the first Olympic Games in Asia, the train travelled at a top speed of 210 kilometres per hour, covering 515 kilometres between Tokyo and Osaka in four hours. Now it connects the two cities in two hours and 25 minutes, running at 270 kph. Shinichi Kamura, 64, boarded the first shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka on Wednesday, as he did 50 years ago as a student. “I’ve booked the same seat, 9A of the number-six car,” he told state broadcaster NHK before the departure. “I was impressed back then as the train glided so smoothly that my cup of coffee stayed put without spilling. It felt like a dream come true.” AFP thephuketnews

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India’s new PM arrives in US for debut Obama meet

resident Barack Obama gets his first chance to size up Narendra Modi Monday, as the new Indian Prime Minister, an intriguing novice on the world stage, brings a tour which wowed New York to the White House. Modi was due to meet Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and other key US officials at the White House for a private dinner, ahead of formal talks in the Oval Office on Tuesday. Washington hopes that the visit, following the election victory of Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party in May, will turn a page in relations with New Delhi which are valued here but have been under strain in recent months. Modi warmed up for the White House visit by basking in a rock-star welcome in New York in which he spoke to thousands of members of the Indian diaspora at the Madison Square Garden sports arena and addressed the United Nations. “For the encouragement and the love and affection I have got, I am very grateful to this city and the United States,” he

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India PM Narendra Modi hails supporters at home. Modi’s US visit is expected to boost India-US ties. Photo: Vibhijain said at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York on Monday (September 29). Indian American activists have pressed for years to rehabilitate the image of Modi, who was denied a visa to the United States in 2005 on human rights grounds over anti-Muslim riots in his home state of Gujarat. Modi denies wrongdoing and was never charged over the violence that killed more than 1,000 people.

Since he took office, Washington has made strenuous efforts to court the new Indian leader – sending several cabinet level delegations to New Delhi and pushing for an early visit to the United States by the new premier. “This is a historic and pivotal moment in the history between our two great democratic nations,” said a senior US official. As he arrived in the United States on Friday, Modi said in

an article in the Wall Street Journal that “India and the US have a fundamental stake in each other’s success.” “T he complement ar y strengths of India and the US can be used for inclusive and broad-based global development to transform lives across the world.” The White House took that as a sign that despite some nettlesome differences, notably over trade, Modi was committed to a relationship that US officials see as a fulcrum of Obama’s policy of rebalancing US foreign policy towards Asia. Indian foreign ministry spokesman Syed Akbaruddin said the two sides would also discuss the future of Afghanistan and the global fight against militant groups such as Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. Modi issued a public warning to the US on Monday not to repeat its “mistake” in leaving Iraq by pulling out of Afghanistan too soon. “Because after such a rapid withdrawal in Iraq, (and) what happened there, the withdrawal process in Afghanistan should be very slow.” AFP

Trading guns for quality of life across Venezuela SEEK I NG TO SLASH the world’s second-highest murder rate, Venezuela launched a gun swap program Monday (September 29) asking citizens to exchange firearms for scholarships, medicine, free surgery or construction materials. The South American country’s 30 million people own 15 million guns, both legal and illegal, according to a government estimate. That has fueled violent crime and an annual homicide rate that has reached 53 per 100,000 inhabitants, the second-highest in the world after Honduras, according to the United Nations. Interior Minister Miguel Rodriguez Torres said the exchange program would last one year and was aimed at taking “a whole lot of weapons” out of civilian hands. “Every gun that is removed from circulation means the likelihood of less violence, death, crime,” he told reporters. Authorities have set up 60 swaps across the country, four of them in the capital, Caracas.

Fine plan; fewer guns in fewer hands. Photo: Edpix Participants can hand in their guns anonymously. President Nicolas Maduro’s socialist government has set aside 300 million bolivars (B1.5 billion) to fund the incentive program. The abundance of guns in Venezuela has amplified a wave of violent crime in recent years. Opposition leaders accuse late president Hugo Chavez’s party of handing out guns to supporters after a failed coup against the leftist firebrand – Maduro’s predecessor and mentor – in 2002. AFP

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THE EMPLOYEES COMPENsation Act (the “Act”) requires an employer with one employee or more to register employees (with the exception of certain categories of employees such as government officials and teachers at private schools) with the Employees Compensation Fund (the “Fund”) at the Social Security Office. The purpose of the Fund is to compensate employees – or their estate – for lost wages in the event of the employee’s employment-related injury, illness, or death, as well as for the employee’s medical treatment and rehabilitation, or funeral costs. Employers must contribute to the fund by the end of January of every year at rates that depend on the employer’s type of business and nature of the employee’s work. The contribution rates range from 0.2 to 1 per cent of the employee’s total annual pay. However, where an employee’s salary exceeds B240,000 a year, the base salary of that employee – for purposes of the requisite fund contribution calculation – is capped at B240,000. If an employer fails to make a required contribution to the fund, the employer will have to pay the outstanding amount – as well as a penalty equal to 3 per cent of the unpaid

contribution per month of the deficiency. An employee’s eligibility for payment of compensation benefits is determined by the criteria detailed under the Act and, if eligible, paid to the employee at rates prescribed by the Act, which depend largely on the seriousness of the case. Usually, the compensation is paid monthly at the rate of 60 per cent of the employee’s monthly wages for a specific duration to an employee who is unable to work continuously for more than three days; or has lost an organ; or becomes disabled to the point where he or she cannot work; or dies. Where medical treatment is required as a result of an employee’s work, then such an employee’s “actual and necessary” curative expenses will be paid for by the fund up to B45,000 for a “normal case” and up to B65,000 for a “serious injury”. An employee may also be eligible to receive compensation for rehabilitation expenses, though not more than B20,000. Note that exceptions apply to an employer’s obligations and an employee’s eligibility where it is the employee’s fault that he or she is injured.

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ith the rise of smartphones, tablets and i nter net- ever ywhere, people looking to get away from it all increasingly are looking for very different experiences way off the beaten track and away from conventional destinations and tours. In some cases people are actively seeking to unplug from modern technology to get away from it all. Travel media company Lonely Planet has identified 10 scenarios it believes are likely to happen as holidaymakers demand more “unplugged travel” and secret escapes: Travel as a life event, not a special event – Travel is becoming an integrated part of everyday life. International festival fever – With flights faster and cheaper than ever before, travellers are taking advantage of a global calendar of events. Flight of fantasy – In-

Getting off the beaten track. Photo: Wilma Clark creased competition on travel routes is encouraging airlines to improve the experience of flying in economy. The evolution of airports – The success of airport spas, art galleries and green areas is sure to bring bigger and bolder leisure activities within the airport experience. The rise of “experi-

ence” hotels – The increase in demand for hotels that offer something extra. Smarter sustainable travel – Green travel has hit the big time as a new generation of travellers build environmental sustainability into every step of their journeys. Travel planning in your palm – As more airlines offer

paperless travel, a smartphone can be the key to planning and tracking your travel, all tailored for your experience. The rise of unplugged travel – True escapes are becoming highly valued, and remote hotels are starting to make a positive feature of their lack of internet or phone signal. Return to local knowledge – Travellers hunger for secret coves and local trattorias and it is emboldening them to rely once more on face-to-face recommendations. Virtual travel – Travellers can now plan their travels from the comfort of their laptop, exploring on Google Streetview before seeing it for real. Data from the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) forecasts that 6.6 billion passengers will fly worldwide by 2032, growing an average of 4.4 per cent a year from 2014. Bangkok Post

Nai Yang condo now on the market SPONSORED NAIYANG IS BOOMING. A whole new infrastructure will be constructed soon: new enlarged roads, all the big chain stores are settling here, a super big shopping centre, an international school and a hotel will be built and, of course, the airport is expanding massively! By 2015 Nai Yang will be totally transformed. The Saithong Naiyang Condominium project is perfectly located in a quiet area, yet only 10 minutes from the airport and five minutes from the beach. It consists of 73 condos divided into four types with areas from 31sqm to 62sqm. All condominiums are fully furnished in chic luxury style with modern decoration. On the first floor there will be six shops ranging in size from 30sqm to 60sqm along with plenty of parking spaces. The project will be ready by the end of December 2015, with prices starting from B2.1 million. All licenses have been obtained and the Initial Environmental Examination has been approved. We now offer a super promotion discount of B100,000 until the end of October. Sales offices are open every day from 10am till 7pm. For more information visit the website www.sncphuket. com

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VAT hike ‘next on tax agenda’

he first increase in valueadded tax (VAT) in more than a decade is expected next year, to 8 per cent, says Suwit Rojanavanich, a bond market adviser to the Public Debt Management Office. VAT could then gradually increase further to the ceiling of 10 per cent, but the timing would have to be appropriate, he said. The tax was introduced in 1992 at a rate of 10 per cent but immediately reduced to 7 per cent at the request of business operators who felt the rate was too high. It was supposed to rise to 10 per cent in 1997, but the onset of the economic crisis prompted the government to leave the rate at 7 per cent, and successive governments have kept it at that level since then. The National Council for Peace and Order earlier approved an extension of the 7 per cent rate for another fiscal year, to Sept 30, 2015, with the aim of smoothing domestic consumption, which has faltered since the second half of last year. Mr Suwit expects the VAT hike will be pushed after the inheritance and gift tax, land and buildings tax and the excise tax base change take effect. Tax reform to foster fairness, narrow economic disparities and boost state coffers is at the heart of the interim

As a result of the double murder, Koh Tao now looks due for a very quiet high season. Photo: Guyon Morée

Tourist bookings for Koh Tao fall dramatically THE TOURISM COUNCIL of Thailand (TCT) says the murder of two British tourists on Koh Tao had caused bookings to fall dramatically in the short-term for this popular dive destination. TCT president Piyamarn Techapaibul said tourism bookings to Koh Tao slowed down soon after news of the double murders broke in the international press. “The incident should be taken as a warning that all relevant agencies need to be vigilant in providing a safe environment for visitors and tourists themselves need to be vigilant at all times to ensure their own safety,” she said. The president added that the horrific murders of two young travellers would have a shortterm impact on the country’s tourism sector overall. Authorities continue their investigation under considerable pressure from Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha. According to a Dusit Poll released earlier this week, 84

per cent of 1,229 respondents said the case would have a very negative impact on the country’s tourism image. Also, 83.2 per cent of those interviewed urged the authorities to reorganise regulations in tourist destinations, tighten safety and security measures and increase patrols by local police and volunteers. CCTV has been a useful tool in the current investigation and there are calls for increased CCTV cover at all tourist destinations. The poll showed that 80.5 per cent want authorities to enforce the law strictly, while 75.7 per cent said tourists should also take care of themselves and avoid risky areas, such as remote areas of beaches after dark. In addition, 69.5 per cent suggested destinations needed to warn and educate visitors about the risks and also increase surveillance. The poll was conducted between September 16 and 20. TTR Weekly

With an increase in VAT, prices in Thailand’s many shopping malls will inevitably rise. Photo: Drburtoni government’s agenda. “There’s an important issue to be discussed by the cabinet. The issue is a major step towards laying the foundation and beefing up the country’s competitiveness,” Mr Suwit said without elaborating further. Regarding a capital gains tax, he said the Finance Ministry had no plans to impose one any time soon but that it could be considered in the future. Apart from taxation, the Finance Ministry is considering how to boost per capita income in the long run to extricate the country from the middleincome trap. Becoming a high-income economy requires long-term

planning to increase per capita income, Mr Suwit said. To quicken the pace of economic recovery, the Finance Ministry is encouraging all state enterprises to speed up drawing down the remaining fiscal-2014 budget as well as next year’s budget. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-Ocha on September 24 promised to stimulate the economy in the first quarter of fiscal 2015, which began on Wednesday (October 1), in a last-ditch effort to boost the country’s economy in the final quarter as other engines – exports, tourism, domestic consumption and private investment – remained stagnant. Bangkok Post

Call for more detailed data on tourists T H E G OV E R N M E N T should gather and make available more detailed statistics on foreign visitor arrivals and destinations, because the existing database can lead to wrong investment decisions, a senior hotel group executive said. ML Suravut Thongthaem, senior VP of Onyx Hospitality, said the statistics on foreign tourists should show clearly the vistors’ objectives – such as leisure, business, meetings relatives, health treatment, sports events, visits to fairs and participation MICE events. He also suggested the government compile tourist data for individual areas and improve database software. Such details were key to investment decisions in not only the hotel sector but also office buildings, apartments and retail stores. Without these details, investors could make wrong decisions, ML Suravut said. Meanwhile, news reports that Tourism Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul wants identification wristbands to be distributed to tourists following the Koh Tao murders. The agency quoted Ms Kobkarn as saying she had approached hotels over the idea of handing out wristbands to help identify tourists who get lost or get into trouble. The wristbands, which would be handed to tourists when they check in, would have a number maching their ID and showing the contact details of the resort where they are staying. Bangkok Post

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THE BIG LIST Fake History Don’t believe everything you hear. Some things get turned out of proportion. Other things, well .... they are just wildly inaccurate.

Let them eat cake: The phrase “let them eat cake” has become a phrase to signal the disconnect between aristocrats/the ruling class and pretty much everyone else. It is often attribtued to pre-decapitated Marie Antoinette, though the actual words were uttered JeanJacques Rousseau who used the phrase to describe the wife of King Louis XIV, the late Maria-Therese. Over the centuries, historical documents have proven that Antoinette was actually much more sympathetic to the impverished. Delicious gravity: Despite what elementary schools have been teaching for years, famed scientist Isaac Newton did not suddenly develop the Universal Law of Gravitation after an apple fell on his head. Newton’s biographer, William Stukely, explained in his book Memoirs of Sir Isaac Newton’s Life that the scientist was simply questioning why an apple fell perpendicular to the ground in the first place. “It was occasioned by the fall of an apple, as he sat in a contemplative mood,” Stukely wrote. The lightbulb: Yes, Thomas Edison did create his own version of the lightbulb. But one of the most valuable inventions known to man was actually developed by Joseph Swan, a British inventor, who filed a patent for an idential light bulb design just one year before Edison. It didn’t matter, however, as the marketing power of Edison’s company – General Electric – brought his version out to the public. Columbus and the “new world”: While Cristopher Columbus did sail across to North America in 1492, he was not the first European to do so. More than 400 years before Columbus sailed the ocean blue, the Vikings made their way to the continent. Thorfinn Karlsefni, according to Norse legend, led a group of ships from Greenland into what is now Newfoundland. The remains of a 1,000-year-old Viking settlement was found in Newfoundland back in 1960 and, though it has not been confirmed to have been made by Karlsefni, the ruins predated Columbus’ travels by half a milennia. Spiked helmets: Speaking of Vikings, these legendary Nordic conquerors have often been portrayed in history classes (and TV) as wearing large helmets with spikes – usually horns – sticking out of them. The truth is, these exact same helmets were used for ceremonial purposes and not for battle. The Romans wrote about helmets that were “made to resemble the heads of wild beasts” that were worn by Nordic tribes. As for coned bras ... we’re not quite sure about that.

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Cricket altitude record set on ‘roof of Africa’ A group of eccentric international cricketers last Friday (September 27) set a new record for the highest-ever match with a lung-busting effort at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. The teams, including England’s Ashes bowling legend Ashley Giles and South African icon Makhaya Ntini, the country’s first black Test player, trekked to the roof of Africa before dawn and played 10 overs each of a Twenty20 game before weather conditions stopped play. The game was played at 5,730 metres, in the dusty and icy crater just below the dormant volcano’s 5,895-metre summit, a reporter said. The standing record for the world’s highest game had been 5,165 metres, played in the Himalayas at Everest base camp in Nepal in 2009. “It was such hard work breathing and running at this altitude but something like this only happens once in a lifetime,” said cricket fan and participant Steven Smith, 22, who was bowled out for a duck. The summit of Kilimanjaro has half the level of oxygen than land at sea level, doubling the energy needed for the match.

Participants also ran the risk of acute mountain sickness and even potentially deadly pulmonary or cerebral oedema – the flooding of the lungs or brain. A plastic track, stumps, bats, pads and plenty of spare balls were all hauled up by Tanzanian porters during a seven-day trek, and qualified umpires were on hand to ensure the game was played properly and eligible for the record. The final score was a winning 82 for 5 for the ‘Gorillas’ team, led by England women’s vice-captain Heather Knight, against 64 for 9 for Giles’s ‘Rhinos’ team. “It was tough running be-

tween the wickets but it was easy bowling Ashley Giles out! Fully worth coming all this way, with such an amazing feeling getting to the top, and – I hope – breaking a world record!” Knight said. The game is expected to qualify as a new world record, as under Twenty20 rules a minimum of five overs per team constitutes a match. Tanzanian mountain guide Mukuru Mugapablo, one of a handful of bewildered spectators, said he had seen nothing like it. “I’ve seen football played on strange pitches, but nothing, nothing beats this game for

madness. Altitude up here is a serious issue, people really do get sick... this is a crazy thing to have witnessed on top of Kilimanjaro,” he laughed. Players are raising funds for charities including Cancer Research and conservation charity Tusk Trust, which works to stem rampant poaching of elephants and other animals. Funds raised will also go towards building Rwanda’s very first international cricket pitch. The game is growing rapidly in popularity in the central African nation after being introduced by those who returned after fleeing genocide 20 years ago. AFP

Beauty pageant gets makeover MISS UGANDA ORGANIsers have unveiled a major rebranding of the annual beauty pageant, trading the glamour of the catwalk for an army-sponsored agricultural boot camp. This year’s crop of 20 finalists will swap perfecting their strut under bright stage lights for a stint at farming poultry and cattle as well as lessons in packaging farm produce, before the overall winner is crowned on October 25. “Who would criticise Miss Uganda being on a tractor or wearing jungle boots or holding a spade?” said Kihura Nkuba of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), a Ugandan army programme aimed at boosting rural production which has partnered with the event organisers. The competition, he asserted, was now “the most talked-about beauty contest in the world” because of the army partnership. Brenda Nanyonjo, chief executive of Miss Uganda Ltd, said the idea was to steer more young women into agriculture, the biggest sector of

Canadian nabbed with 51 turtles in his pants the fertile but impoverished east African nation. “If I get a young woman today with three million shillings (US$1,150; B37,200) and I tell them to start a business, it would be a salon or a boutique,” she said at the event’s launch. “Six months down the road they would have very little stock and because there are so many boutiques and salons and nail parlours, it would close down. The young girls who think they’re very glamorous don’t think of agriculture,” she complained. Nkuba said he hoped the finalists would inspire the country “instead of running into a salon or knowing the

best restaurant”. Organisers said the top finalists, backed up by Ugandan army sponsorship, will eventually be used market produce including potato flour, mango juice, cornflakes and honey. “Miss Uganda could root for these products and make sure they reach areas within Uganda and outside to expand the market,” said Nkuba. Contestants said they were embracing the change. Judith Acayo, 24, who was wearing a tiara, is the current “Miss Uganda” for the country’s Northern Region, and she says she is spending all her spare time on a poultry farm with 288 birds. AFP

A CANADIAN HAS BEEN caught at the US-Canada border with 51 live turtles stuffed in his pants in what US authorities claimed was an elaborate smuggling operation. The scheme was uncovered last month but was only revealed this week in US federal court documents cited in a Friday report (September 26) by the Toronto Globe and Mail. According to the newspaper, Canadian border officials arrested Kai Xu as he tried to cross into Windsor, Ontario from Detroit, Michigan in August, and handed him over to US authorities. “Xu was found to have 51 live turtles taped to his person,” a US official said in an affidavit. AFP thephuketnews

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WISE WHEELS Richard Jones richard@pixy.asia

The Toyota Prius (above and below right) costs much the same as it does in the UK, but the Mini Cooper (top right two pictures) in imported form, costs nearly three times as much as it does in Britain. Richard Jones is the Managing Director of BuyCar24 and can be contacted through www. buycar24.com.

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Why some cars cost more in Thailand

uying a new car in Thailand is expensive. Many expats would agree with that statement and are surprised by the cost. When you compare similar car makes and models with the European or American car market, it does seem like we’re paying over the odds. Cars in Thailand basically fall into two categories; domestically produced cars and imported cars. As you may have read, Thailand is considered the Detroit of Southeast Asia and domestically manufactures around a million cars a year from brands such as Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet and several others. Comparing the base-model, domestically-produced Ford Focus with a similar model in the UK and there’s very little difference in price – are both around B760,000 baht. The same can be said for the new Toyota Prius – B1.2 million. Admittedly the specifications for models produced in Thailand are usually lower than those from other regions (fewer airbags and less electronic extras, for example), but the difference in pricing is not absurd. When comparing imported cars however, this is where we see our original statement start to bear truth. For example, the new Mini Cooper costs around B800,000 baht in the UK and a whopping B2.2 million for the same model in Thailand. It’s a similar story with the new BMW X5: B2.4 million baht in the UK and B6 million in Thailand. So why such a difference?

The answer is import duties and taxes. In order to protect the domestic auto industry, the government has levied high import duty and taxes on all imported cars. Thailand’s not alone with this approach: Malaysia, Singapore, India and China all impose similar excise duties on imported vehicles, some to an even greater extent. Importing a new car to Thailand will currently cost between 187 and 328 per cent in import taxes depending upon the engine size and power. Cars with engines larger than 3,000cc or that produce more than 220 horsepower are taxed the most while engines smaller than 2,000cc and producing less than 220 horsepower are taxed the least. Despite these very high taxes, there’s still a demand for imported cars and it has become standard practice for some manufacturers to break down their vehicles and import them in parts to be reassembled in Thailand by a local workforce. This is known in the industry as CKD – Completely Knocked Down. The alternative is CBU – Completely Built Up – meaning the vehicle is imported fully assembled, ready to drive once it reaches Thailand. A CKD vehicle is imported as a knock-down kit which relies on a local

assembly plant. This creates local jobs and encourages foreign auto manufacturers to build plants in Thailand. When compared with importing a fully assembled (CBU) vehicle, CKD vehicles are taxed 30 per cent less. To receive even more tax preferences, some manufacturers use local parts such as Thai-made tyres, windows and headlights. Going back to the BMW X5 we compared earlier and looking at the price of the same model imported in parts and assembled at BMW’s plant in Thailand, for a CKD model, the price is B4.6M and imported fully assembled (CBU), the price is B6M – a saving of around 23 per cent. So if the allure of a luxury imported car is enough to justify the price, there are some ways to soften the financial outlay. The high taxation on imported cars in Thailand is not going to change anytime soon. However with the increasing investment into Thailand’s domestic auto industry and inturn the increased diversity of the brands, makes and models on offer locally, Thailand really isn’t a bad place for buying a new car.

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BB bad to the bone Tanyalak mango reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

We’re a good community for meeting up, networking and finding new friends from different organisations including hotels, government offices, schools and other companies.

ooking for an extreme activity in Phuket, we caught up with the “Phuket Airsoft Gun Club”, which includes some 200 members who get together regularly to shoot both paint ball and bb-guns. Prapan Meeprankij, leader of group, remarked, “I've been a bbgun hobbyist in Phuket for many years. We united around this activity, which we really love. We're a good community for meeting up, networking and finding new friends from different organisations including hotels, government offices, schools and other companies. Aside from meeting up for a shoot around, the group also help each other aquire the necessary equipment – bb-guns,

clothes, protective gear and combat boots. “We help each other locate new and used equipment. Some purchase them in Phuket, others source them from Bangkok.” Their Facebook page (see below) is their prime way to communicate. Their main activities are held in the jungle field at the back of Rajaphat Phuket University, on Sundays; some buildings in the Thalang area on Mondays; and in the area near the Kwangtoong graveyard on Tuesdays. For paintball, they also regularly meet at PAC Phuket Paintball near Boat Plaza Phuket. Pratchayakorn Saiuphetsanti, leader of BB Gun team remarked, “We play by a set of rules, and follow them closely because safety and security are priority for us.

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He adds, “Plus, I do not want anyone to get hurt, so I have to screen the people who want to join the club.” To join, or inquire about joining, search on Facebook: “BB GUN Airsoft Gun Phuket Club”

ARE YOU GAME? Because the club emphasises on security and safety, its members must screen newcomers. If that’s you, log on to their Facebook page now.

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Paul in Patong asks: Many o’ late night in Phuket, I’ve come across an accident scene. Sometimes, there are rescue workers already on the scene. Other times, not, and I’m never sure what to do. Thankfully, someone usually stops to call for help, but should there be nobody there in the future, who can I call to collect injured or dead bodies in Phuket?

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Kusoldharm Rescue Foundation answers: For any accident or incident you come across, on the road, for example, a car crashed or flipped, a suicide, drowning, or even just a random body you find, as well as snakes, or cats needing rescue, please notify us immediately. There are three coverage areas in Phuket that Kusoldharm Rescue Foundation looks after; in Phuket Town, Patong, and all of Thalang district. We have a small workers and volunteer team standing by in each subdistricts 24 hours, 7 days a week, which will provide

help in time in any accident nearby. Ruamjai Rescue Foundation answers: We take responsibility for the areas of Chalong, Rawai, Nai Harn, Kata and Karon areas. However, in Rawai, Kata and Karon, we just help with transferring bodies to the hospital. Khai Mook Rescue Centre (Phuket Tourist Rescue Centre) operating by Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO or OrBorJor) also takes responsibility for Rawai and Chalong areas, and

will provide help for normal accidents and helping tourists on land and water. Laemsai rescue centre, in K ata and K aron areas have volunteers and staff on standby for accidents and also catching snakes, and helping people in emergency situations. However, in case of major accidents with lots of injuries, we will assist for body and hospital transport. If you have a question that needs answered in Phuket, email reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

Emergency Rescue Numbers in Phuket: 1669 emergency number contact direct to Vachira Phuket Hospital. Patong (Kusoldharm rescue) : 076 344 432. Thalang (Kusoldharm rescue) : 076 621 339. (Includes Srisoonthorn, Paklok, Cherng Talay, Kamala, Maikhao, Sakoo and Tah Chat Chai) Phuket City to Kathu : 076 246 301 or 076 246 599. Rawai, Naiharn, Kata and Karon (Ruamjai rescue) : 076 283346 – 7. Chalong and Rawai (Khai Mook rescue centre) : 076 383 903, 076 383 255 or 1555 (call center) Kata and Karon (Laemsai rescue centre) : 076 330 913, 076 331 023. All staff in the above rescue foundations are available 24 hours, 7 days a week, and they are able to speak in both Thai and English, but please speak slowly for a clear understanding of your intention/request.

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Emerging tasty ‘superfoods’ HEALTH MATTERS

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ow do the über-healthy retain their luminescent glow and supple limbs? By being mindful about every little morsel that enters their bodies of course! To feel at our peak physical best and radiate vibrant, inner health, we need to make sure that we are fueling our bodies with the most premium products available. The natural high is so addictive, and we want to share the new wave of superfoods and supplements that have caught attention in health forums in 2014. We dare you to try them and enter into wellbeing euphoria …

Full of protean, vitamin B6, and countless other essential vitamins and minerals, this fantastic grain replacement is one of the best alternatives to Photo: Niedereschbach stogy, gluten laces staple foods to date. The combination of nutrients found in these pearls of goodness help to avoid cancer, promote healthy digestion and avoid migraines!

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TEMPEH

If you are familiar with Indonesian or Malay cuisine, you will know the familiar crunch of this fermented soy bean product. 2014 has been named the year of the gut … tempeh is a tasty addition to the probiotic infused family. Depression, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and obesity are only a few nasty side-effects of a neglected gut, and fermented foods go a long way in avoiding these. Used as a meat substitute or lightly fried in coconut oil for a naughty snack or salad accompaniment, we hope that this delicious fad is here to stay.

The diabetic’s best friend, legumes have many Photo: Hohum incredible benefits in stabilizing blood sugar. They are a wonderful source of protein, low in fat and high in dietary fiber. If Beluga caviar is the piece de resistance of fish roe, then beluga lentils are their equivalent in seed pod family. The dusky colour offers numerous benefits because the colour pigment found in any darker-hued natural food sources are an incredible antioxidant. Credited with assisting blood circulation and protecting the fats needed in our brain cell membrane, as well as lowering cholesterol – which is great news for our cardiovascular health.

AVACADO OIL

Perfect for salad dressings, marinades and Photo: Muffet/ Liz West dips, this delectable oil is more than just a fashionable fat. Full of healthy monounsaturated fats, avocado oil lowers risk of heart disease by decreasing LDL cholesterol and increasing healthy HDL cholesterol. The delicious golden liquid also assists in stabilizing blood sugar, which is very helpful when trying to control weight and stop energy spikes and crashes during the day.

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Full of alpha linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid), these reduce the risk of heart disease, and the risk of the blood Photo: Scott Bauer clotting disorder thrombosis. Studies have also found them to have antiobesity effects – so expect a wave of weight-loss advocates to start singing their praises soon.

BULLETPROOF COFFEE Photo: Sage Ross

Opinion is entirely divided when it

comes to coffee. Those against it do not appreciate the instant cortisol release, increase in acid levels and potential for anxiety and increased heart rate. The other side, talk about it being the most tremendous source of antioxidants and a DNA strengthener which is fabulous for the skin. Bulletproof coffee has put caffeine consumption into a brand new dimension! A cup of black coffee with grass-fed butter and medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) oil mixed in, is the choice of caffeine supporters who want to “supercharge brain function and create effortless fat loss with no cravings.” Designed by Dave Asprey, owner of Bulletproof Executive, you can find out more at bulletproofexec.com

BEET JUICE

The most incredible detoxing solution, this dark purple ale is the most effective way to kill any hangover. It has been found to promote brain health, improve Photo: freshtopia.net blood pressure and even give athletic performance a competitive edge! The dark purple root is full of betain, which cleans your blood and is a well-known liver purifier. Interesting fact? You can get an idea of how much acid is in your system by drinking beet juice! If your urine is clear after consumption, you need to up the ante! Pinkish urine means low stomach acid, and we all want to be more alkaline.

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HEMP SEEDS

Unlike marijuana [the flowers from a cannabis plant], hemp seeds are legal in most places, and won’t have the same effect since there is no THC [the psychoactive compound in marijuana, see below] in the seeds, let alone in hemp plants. However, we think that the natural high that the THC-free hemp seeds give you is incredible! With a flavour similar to pine nuts, they pack a serious protein punch: 1 tablespoon contains 4 grams of protein and 10 essential amino acids. Assisting with weight loss and metabolism, the seeds are also purported to contribute to good respiratory and cardiovascular health. Note from the editor: THC (Tetrahydrocannibinol) is found in the trichomes of the flowers of cannabis plants, which were made illegal in Thailand, initially through US industry-lobbied propoganda and police prohibition since the mid-20th century. However, the compound has been the base of countless studies, including in the recent decade by Harvard and the National Cancer Institute, which demonstrated the compound’s properties as an active cancer inhibitor. Marijuana remains illegal in Thailand. thephuketnews

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Cutting the grass: Doing the Tolstoy GARDEN IN SIAM Alasdair Forbes execeditor@classactmedia.co.th

have a Russian friend in Phuket. Actually, I have several, but the one I’m thinking of is Anton. Anton and I were out for a golden beverage not so long ago, and I was explaining how I was spending a lot of time these days cutting grass. We have about 10 rai (4.5 acres) and in the rainy season some of the grass grows about an inch a day. So there’s a lot of cutting to do. I’m not complaining. Actually, I quite like cutting grass. I have two machines. One’s a really reliable 4-stroke Honda strimmer (weed whacker to our American cousins). It has interchangeable heads so you can cut soft grass using nylon string (and use less fuel), or put the steel blade on for the tough stuff. Then for large areas with no trees or bushes, roots or termite mounds in the way, I have a fairly primitive mower. It has two motorbike wheels, a petrol engine (Honda again), a rubber drive belt and a horizontal spinning disk below

with two steel blades. To be honest, I’m not keen on the bigger machine. It’s a bit of a blunt instrument. No finesse. It’s also heavy. It weighs about 40 kilos and since it’s not self-propelled, you have to push it up hills and stop it from running away on down-slopes. On the plus side, it’s strong; it’ll crash straight through small fallen branches, reducing them to tiny splinters, it’ll strike sparks from tree roots, and it’ll gouge chunks out of termite hills. But it’s crude. And when you’ve finished cutting with it, you still have to use the smaller machine to get into all the corners the big machine won’t reach. Actually, you can reach into most of them but it’s a waste of time and effort, shoving it to and fro in tight spaces. The best use of the big machine is cutting big spirals in large open areas. (If you’re contemplating buying one of these, a simple piece of advice: most of them are set up so that the blades, seen from above, spin clockwise. As a result, most of the cut grass comes out of the left side of the machine. Go round the area you’re cutting in a clockwise direction, starting at the perimeter and working your way in by cutting a spiral that gradually brings you to the centre. Don’t mow anticlockwise, or you’ll find the

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Blunt instrument: the big mower. blade gets fouled by all the grass you’ve just cut on your previous circuit. For the same reason, don’t try to do straight lines up and down.) I much prefer the smaller machine. Once you’ve got the harness set up right, it sits very comfortably on your shoulders, and it weighs only about 7 kilos. As with any tool, there’s a knack to using it, which you pickup with practice. At first I kept gouging semicircular slices right through the grass and into the ground. The machine just seemed to dive all by itself. I’d miss bits, or cut some of the grass to half and inch and other parts to 2 inches. The lawn looked like a bad army haircut. This doesn’t happen now. Now, I’m almost on autopilot. My eye judges what’s below the blade and communicates direct to my arm muscles, allowing my brain to wander where it will. Cutting the grass is a great time to think. I explained this to Anton and he said, “You know that Tolstoy used to like cutting grass?” Count Lyev Nikolayevich Tolstoy? Author of War & Peace? Didn’t he have a gardener? “I expect he did,” said Anton, “but he enjoyed cutting grass.” And Honda was not yet even a twinkle in the Emperor of Japan’s eye, so there were no strimmers in Tolstoy’s day. He used a scythe. Naturally, I rode the information highway down to the Interweb to check this out. And I found the following note in the wonderful Wikipedia: “[Tolstoy and his wife Sonya] had thirteen children, five of whom died during childhood. “The marriage was marked from the outset by sexual passion and emotional insensitivity when Tolstoy, on the eve of their marriage, gave her his diaries detailing his extensive sexual past and the fact that one of the serfs on his estate had borne him a son.” So he was a busy fellow, and perhaps needed to go cut some grass to take his mind off his willie for a while. I also found this wonderful descrip-

Tolstoy in his garden with wife Sonya and one of their 13 children. tion of the joys of using a scythe in his novel Anna Karenina: “In the very heat of the day the mowing did not seem such hard work to him. The perspiration with which he was drenched cooled him, while the sun, that burned his back, his head, and his arms, bare to the elbow, gave a vigour and dogged energy to his labour; and more and more often now came those moments of unconsciousness, when it was possible not to think what one was doing. The scythe cut of itself. These were happy moments… “The longer Levin mowed, the oftener he felt the moments of unconsciousness in which it seemed not his hands that swung the scythe, but the scythe mowing of itself, a body full of life and consciousness of its own, and as though by magic, without thinking of it, the work turned out regular and well-finished of itself. These were the most blissful moments.” I couldn’t have said it better myself. In fact, I wouldn’t dare try. Maybe I should see if I can buy a scythe. Wonder if Honda make ‘em?

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From left: Mattu, Brett and Sam; A blessing ceremony for the new cohort was held on September 11; The new cohort includes students from seven nationalities.

All aboard for sporting future PIA welcomes new cohort as IB programme commences

he start of the 2014-2015 academic year has certainly been an exciting time at Phuket International Academy (PIA) and Thanyapura, with the launch of the fantastic new boarding facility and the commencement of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme and the Elite Junior Sport Academy offering tennis, triathlon and swimming academies. The excitement was heightened with a blessing ceremony, which was held at the boarding facility on Thursday, September 11, soon after which the boarding students were officially introduced to their new “home away from home”. The opening of the boarding facility has been the next step in enhancing the growth of the Secondary School at PIA. This facility has allowed the broad range of opportunities afforded to PIA students to be accessible to even more students from all over the world, including the students who have enrolled in the new Thanyapura Elite Junior Sport Academy (EJSA) programme. The focus on creating a safe and nurturing environment for PIA boarding students has been the top priority of the project. The newly appointed boarding teacher mentors, Hollie Murphy, Cath-

erine Polis and Gabe Hihira are fully committed to providing the support, care and mentorship that parents would expect from a top quality boarding programme. Hollie, who is from Dublin, Ireland, has a post-graduate degree in teaching specializing in physical education, as well as, an accomplished background in sports, specifically athletics, basketball and handball. She has also played international rugby, representing the UAE in the Rugby 7s league, and not to mention a passion for boxing; she was drawn to Thailand to learn Muay Thai and enjoy new sporting opportunities. Catherine is South African and has also been involved in sports her whole life representing Eastern Province, SA, in hockey, squash and swimming. She brings to the boarding programme solid experience in teaching swimming and boarding mentorship in Thailand and Korea. Gabe grew up in New Zealand and Canada where he played almost every sport available to him. He is an avid sports lover, with almost twenty years of experience in coaching students, adults and professional athletes, as well as health and fitness. Over the past four years, in South Australia, Gabe has

personally mentored over 35 fitness athletes and led them to World, Australian and State Championships. He has also worked, for almost eight years, as a mentor and dorm supervisor with Mark Davis Basketball Camps for youth aged 6 to 18. The new cohort of boarding students at PIA includes students from seven nationalities and between the ages of 13 and 17. One of the scholarship students in the Elite Junior Tennis Academy is Mattu Kamara, age 14, from Freetown, Sierra Leone. Mattu, who was living in Sierra Leone before moving to Phuket, heard about the scholarship programme for the Elite Junior Tennis Academy and decided to apply. Mattu says, “I wanted to come to Phuket because of the facilities, education (IB Programme) and the tennis opportunity. My ambition is to become a doctor and professional tennis player. I am so happy.” Brett Izzo, age 17, a Thanyapura Elite Junior Triathlon Academy student, applied for a scholarship at Thanyapura and PIA after he learned that Chris “Macca” Mc Cormack is the CEO of Thanyapura and realized the opportunity that this presented to improve his potential in Triathlon. Brett is a very talented international triathlon competitor. He is

American and was living in Singapore when he made the decision to move to Phuket. Brett says, “I chose PIA because of the climate and the sporting opportunities it offers. I knew the school would be good but the sports facilities swayed my choice; and the opportunity to train with Macca. Macca is my idol; and Ben Hammond, the Triathlon coach.” Brett is enjoying his Thanyapura EJSA experience with his new PIA classmate in Grade 11 (IB Diploma Programme), Samuel O’Shea. Samuel is originally from the UK but has been living abroad since he was four years old. Before moving to Phuket to join the Elite Junior Triathlon Academy, Samuel was schooling in Dubai for four years. After reading about Thanyapura online and having learnt about the training facility and school, Samuel decided to apply. He says, “I’ve come mainly for the training. My focus is triathlon. I want to race pro and just compete in triathlons all over the world. I want to be in a situation that I can do this, and also have a good education to fall back on.” Samuel says about the demands of the IB Diploma Programme and training, “It’s going well. The school work is manageable at the moment. The training is as good as it can be.”

QSI students cramming for exams

T Celebration of World Peace Day at KIS On September 22, all pupils at KIS (Kajonkiet International

School Phuket) celebrated World Peace Day. Pupils were encouraged to wear blue, the official colour of World Peace Day in awareness of the importance of peace. Younger pupils were given the chance to make origami peace doves under the guidance of some of our KS3 pupils, along with Ms Kirby. These two activities combined enabled the school to raise B7,640 for peaceoneday.org, a humanitarian organisation dedicated to world peace. In the afternoon, pupils from KS1 to KS3 were invited to a special afternoon assembly run by Mrs Chokkuea to increase their understanding of peace and conflict and why it is important to try to live in harmony with the people around us. @thephuketnews

wenty-four students at Phuket’s QSI are studying diligently to take their SAT examinations on October 15. Deriving from the 1929 Scholastic Aptitude Test and later the Scholastic Assessment Test, the present SAT is crucial assessment for entering many North A merican universities and other higher learning institutions world-wide. QSI is a fully accredited SAT examination center. The school is also the only centre on the island to facilitate MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) testing, which is a computerized adaptive test that helps teachers, parents, and administrators optimize learning progress for all

The SAT is the most popular college entrance exam in North America.

students, and assists them to make informed decisions to promote a child’s aca-

demic growth, especially in math, language arts and science. This test is run by NWEA and is administered by more than 500 international schools around the world. It is one of many assessment tools used at QSIP to gauge how well our students are progressing as an individual but also compared to students globally.

8 DINING

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Falling for my first fondue Steven Layne editor3@classactmedia.co.th

ondue is such a common cuisine term these days, used to refer to any one of a number of dishes in Italy, France, America or even China. But Roger that Mr Federer, all these variations are only spin-offs of the original version, from the French-speaking part of Switzerland. And just as there are many variations, there are also many connotations associated with the Swiss delight. Some will tell you it’s a posh skiing snack, or a hi-society, alcohol-fueled social-cohesion exercise, while others insist it’s just a traditional poor family, fourcourse meal. And just so we’re clear, I’m

not talking about melted chocolate, stew or beef soup, but rather, the pillars of traditional Southern European cuisine: wine, bread and cheese. Having never had the privilege of a proper Swiss Fondue, I was quite curious. Upon querying the Swiss executives at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket – Executive Chef, Chef Roland Kaiser and GM Hansruedi Frutiger – at this year’s Swiss National Day celebrations, they insisted that I join them for a Fondue, as the best way to get a feel for what fondue is really all about. Aside from its traceable roots in ancient Greek times or in 17th Century Switzerland, most Swiss attribute the modern day version’s home to the Alpine foothills town of Gruyères, in the canton of Fribourg. In the old days, when winter directed one’s dining habits, the freezing

weather made cheese too hard and bread too stale to eat as is. Enter the fire pot, and the resulting bread dip, which was ultimately declared a national dish by the Swiss Cheese Union in 1930. “It’s usually eaten in a cold and snowy area, up in the alps, among family and friends, old and new. You sit around the fire, and have an appetizer of a salad and maybe some dried Swiss beef to nibble on with a glass of wine,” explains Hansruedi. A mix of cheeses, usually Gruyère and Emmenthaler (the latter being the stereotypical, perforated “Swiss cheese”) are thrown in a ceramic pot called a caquelon, along with white wine, garlic, salt and pepper, slowly stir-cooked to achieve the signature creamy texture. This creamy mixture is used as a dip for bread or young potatoes. But the consumption experience is much more cultured than simply dipping and dunking, Hans notes. “One game we play is that if you lose your piece of bread or potato in the cheese, you have to pay for a round of drinks. Because it’s hot and creamy, it’s really hard to recover your piece of bread or potato once you lose it in there.” What about the ideal complementary fondu drink? “Absolutely no water whatsoever, otherwise the cheese will become a lump in your stomach,” he says. Instead, preferred drinks include white wine or a fine whiskey or schnapps, if not a strategically aged pear or potato juice – a recipe guaranteeing a groggy and disastrous morning after? “Not necessarily, if you cheat and water down your schnapps glass, then the affect in the morning will be reduced,” he laughs. “It’s good to have a hot pot of green tea on the burner too.” As for the bread, Chef Roland explains that slightly hard bread is preferred over fresh bread. “The bread should be a little hard,

about two days old is ideal, because softer bread is more prone to break up and fall off in the cheese,” he says. The chef confirms that it was indeed a poor man’s dinner. “When you didn’t have much money, but a lot of cheese and old bread, this proved to be a good solution for the poor family. They’d put all their cheeses and leftovers into the pot … Nowadays, it’s one of the main national dishes, and if you go up to the mountains in Switzerland, and don’t try the fondue there, then you haven’t been to Switzerland.” And yes, it is indeed a popular snack in between the slopes, and overall an ideal warm meal for everyone to warm up in the cold Swiss winter. But it’s much more than just a meal, as I would learn in my inaugural fondue on tropical Phuket’s west coast. “It’s very much a social gathering, a social event like we’re having here,” explains Roland. “The pot is meant to start and go. You don’t have to eat it in a set time. You can start [the fire] and get it stirring when you want to eat, and stop it when you don’t. It’s ongoing, and in between, there is lots of chattering, drinking, dancing … The kids will usually have a separate bowl, without wine.” Finally, two caquelons were brought out to warm, and the festivities were soon underway. I tried a few potatoes, but I personally preferred the bread. Softened in fondue, with just a tid-bit unexposed dry crust seemed to be the right texture to please my pallet. And the cheese, so rich and flavorful, put to shame the bland, dripping American nacho cheese I had been so accustomed to. Like a true chef, Roland would not reveal his secret ingredients, but I was content all the same. As for the rest of night, I wish I could give you more details, but honestly I don’t remember; everything started to get vague after my third dropped piece of bread. Something about that fermented pear juice, I’d say.

A TIMELESS SOCIAL AFFAIR: From its roots in the Swiss Alps, where poor families had little more than some wine, hard cheese and bread to make a warm winter meal, to the modern day of ski trips and social gatherings with friends and family, fondue is not just a dish, but a great opportunity to enjoy the company of good people, whether in Switzerland, or even in Phuket.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2014

Drifting through blissful islands Sophie Gibson editor@classactmedia.co.th

fter stints in Bali and Malaysia, we finally arrived in Phuket. The commute down to Patong Beach from the airport was a lot longer than we expected. The flight from Kuala Lumpur was over in the blink of an eye, but the head and tail ends of the voyage were a little tedious. It didn’t take us long to be the subjects of good advertising and find a hotel called Cheap Rooms. After Taman Negara’s impeccable plumbing and fan, anything looked good. Cheap Rooms was cheap as promised, but delivered on value as well: prime location just far enough off the infamous party strip, super spacious and nippy cold room, WiFi, private bathroom and a mini fridge stocked with water. And to embellish an already-perfect set up, there was a giant Tesco in a decked-out mall just 100m due south, with veggie- and fruit-licious eats and other less healthful treats. You can’t imagine the gift of a fully loaded grocery store with a deli section – the underrated gift of actually knowing what you’re putting through your intestines. I hadn’t heard great things about Phuket Town itself, but Patong beach sounded like yet another hotspot for tourists and ex-pats (we don’t get sick of these, shamefully). We only had a few days here, but it may have been for the best, the pesky hustlers and vendors that hassled us nonstop in Kuta got the memo that we were off to Patong. In many ways, Patong was like Kuta [as in the beach destination in

Phang Nga Bay is home to thousands of islands and rock formations that are worth seeing, even if you have to go with a herd of tourists to experience them. @thephuketnews

Indonesia]: a lively surf town that knows no hours or traffic signals and just screams “eat, drink, spend and be merry!” And so we did. However unlike Kuta, where we were hassled to buy “transport”, Viagra and mushrooms, the majority of the street marketing team in Patong consisted of ladyboys pushing Ping Pong show tickets. These shows are far from what I originally pictured of two athletes in short shorts and sweat bands exchanging a ping pong ball over a net. What’s the next level up from R-rated? Oh right, just flat-out disgusting. Not to insult the professions of what are probably broken but goodhearted women, but all that jazz ain’t for me…and luckily it ain’t for travel partner, Nick either. We found other activities on that main strip, only about a third of the bars and clubs were strip clubs. What’s nice is that it’s a pedestrian only path, and all of the bars have similar prices and similar atmospheres. The possibilities are endless. We met up with a Calgarian I met at Cx hostel in Kuta, who was also in the area. He knew the area pretty well and took us to a pool-house and some horribly covered live music. At least the spirit was there. Nick and I took it fairly easy the first night, with an organized island tour planned for early the next morning. The tour was a “herd the foreigners like cattle” kind of thing, but it was a nice a change from having to plan everything ourselves. We did a boat tour through the islands, making a pronounced stop on “James Bond Island” where a portion of The Man with the Golden Gun was filmed. We also did a few loops of cav-

ernous tunnels via inflatable canoes, one of which was a thrill-and-a-half getting caught in a downpour in the lagoon on the other side. The rock formations of the thousands of islands are something else, it’s fascinating to think of how they came to be. It was a bit of a grey day, but the sun politely made an appearance towards the end of the day to brighten up the turquoise water. The boat had an elaborate lunch buffet planned for us to top things off, and we had some free time to swim before heading back through the zigzag of islands, seemingly thousands of them. As I had mentioned, our cheap room at Cheap Rooms was so far unmatched for square footage. We were even able to slip in a workout. And turn our predrink into a work-out drinking game. Typical. It transgressed to a trivia

game (from time to time interrupted by a routine cockroach hunt) and unfortunately we got so caught up so that 2am rolled around and we hadn’t left the room yet. That’s what happens when you have too nice of a place. So we never made it out to that night, all to say, it was for the best – the next day promised onee heck of a bus (five hours) and ferry ride (two hours) to Koh Phangan. It was a bit of a rough one, I think I’ll handle the preparations differently next time, but we certainly weren’t the most mangled ones on the minibus … us young folk are all still learning. Sophie Gibson, a Canadian citizen with no particular itinerary, has trotted around the Americas, Europe and India and currently finds herself in Southeast Asia. You can follow her adventures on gibsongoesgulu.wordpress.com

10 GERMANY

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Native son of Germany’s famed Black Forest at home in Phuket

obias Lauinger is the General Manager of Black Forest Wine Distribution, Phuket. And on the occasion of German Unity Day, he shared some of his views with us, on both his homeland and his life as a German living in Thailand.

Where do you come from in Germany; how did you come to live in Phuket and how long have you been here? I was born in the Black Forest Area, which is near France and Switzerland. I spent much of my youth in Munich – one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. Working in the automotive industry for a while on some consultancy projects brought me to Phang Nga, north of Phuket. Later, working with a multinational hotel chain opened the door to the world of wine and beverages. What are you favourite places on the island and why? I like the variety of the Island and all that Phuket has to offer. As I like nature Phuket is a real paradise. I enjoy cycling in Pa Khlok on the east coast as well as a long walk on endless Layan Beach. Being offshore with good friends in Phuket amazing marine surroundings is always a highlight. When I am coming back from a journey and landing at Phuket’s airport overlooking all the scenery of Phng Nga Bay I know Phuket is one of the most attractive places to make yourself a life. I appreciate all the different cuisines to be found in Phuket, whether it’s a casual seafood lunch in Ao Yon by the beach or a coffee break in Phuket Old Town with its Sino-Portuguese architecture. Going for a walk on Thalang Rd with all the odours of Chinese and European herbs is always inspiring. Of course the beaches are still unique- all of those in their own way. My favorite is the pristine Banana Beach, a world class spot,

spired anywhere else in this world. If I miss some German ‘folklore’ I go to Rawai or Kamala to enjoy a Schnitzel in one of the little German restaurants there, while watching the Bundesliga. Talking to some of my German-speaking friends on the island always gives a bit the feeling of being “home away from home”.

Tobias Lauinger (inset) is a son of Germany’s Black Forest, an area of the country rich in national lore, and blessed with scenic beauty. Main photo: Ignaz Wiradi perfect rest and recovery on a tranquil day off. How will you be celebrating October 3 this year? I am celebrating ate the invitation of the German Embassy in Bangkok with some 100 Germans doing business in Thailand. The day itself doesn’t mean too much to me. However, I retain wonderful memories of reunification 25 years ago. They are as clear as if they have happened yesterday. This was a big peace of history which I joined on television as a teenager. What advice would you give to German tourists visiting Phuket? The most important advice I can give is to be responsible and respectful. The traffic can be a bit different than at your hometown maybe. When on a motorbike wear a helmet – always. A personal recommendation to holidaymakers in Phuket is to get off the beaten track. Phuket has a lot to offer in terms of culture, natives, beach and resort lifestyle, cuisines and so much more. The local attitude and the Thai culture,

influenced significantly by Buddhism, make Phuket a very tranquil and safe place to travel. What advice would you give Thai tourists visiting your part of Germany? Since I have lived in the tropics for many years I would recommend a visit to the South of Germany, even in the cold winter time. Hiking in the snow or even going skiing is something to keep the best memories of. I like the different cuisines in the area with some French and Austrian fusion. Go to the local places and don’t forget to watch Bayern Munich play a soccer match! Tell us about your role in both Phuket’s German and international communities. In my position as a wine distributor I am dealing with more than 30 different nationalities, meaning cultural backgrounds, which I adore. I learn a lot from all these different people whom I meet on a daily basis. One of the remakable points to make your life in Phuket is enjoying it as a melting pot of cultures and nationalities. I enjoy that, and I never felt so in-

What makes you proudest to be an German national on October 3? The day itself doesn’t really mean too much to me. What impresses me a lot indeed is the fact how the German economy stood up to all these ups and downs in global economics. In particular, the sustainability of the reunification in the difficult times of the 90s is unbelievable. Two totally different political systems and mentalities got reunited. This is something to be proud of maybe. I also see clearly the conservative yet innovation-driven way of German management. A great example is the German car industry – one of the best around the globe. What are you thoughts on the Germany’s remarkable success in this year’s World Cup? I had the feeling that the time had come for the German national team after all the semi-finals in previous years. The story of the success story might be a principle I invented in my company as well. The star is the team. Some have Ronaldo, some have Messi. The Germans played as a team. Any special message for your fellow German nationals in Thailand? Enjoy this amazing place to the max with all it has to offer. As an expatriate living abroad or travelling the world you are always an ambassador for your country, culture and mentality. It’s good to keep that in mind.

The youthful national day of Europe’s largest country

Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate is considered a symbol and icon of German unity. Photo: Thomas Wolf

ermany’s “National Day” is generally regarded as being October 3, which is German Unity Day and a legal holiday across this federal republic of 16 länder (states). As a national day, this is a relatively young one, dating only from 1990. The German reunification – Deutsche Wiedervereinigung in German – was a process that unfolded in 1989 and 1990, and which saw which the German Democratic Republic (“GDR” or East Germany) join the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) to form a unified German nation. Moreover, 1990 was the pivotal year when Berlin reunited into a single city after having being divided by the Cold War since 1945. The East German state started to fall apart in May

1989, when the removal of Hungary’s border fence opened a hole in the “Iron Curtain” – the border between Western Europe and Moscow-aligned East European nations. This breach of the Iron Curtain caused an mass exodus of thousands of East Germans fleeing to West Germany through this opening in the Austria-Hungary border. The Peaceful Revolution, a series of protests by East Germans, led to East Germany’s first free elections on March 18, 1990, and to negotiations between the the two Germanys, which culminated in a unification accord, and today’s stable and prosperous nation at the heart of Europe. The Phuket News wishes all Germans, near and far, a happy Unity Day. thephuketnews

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2014

Bavarvian-style fun for Phuket’s premier ‘Oktoberfest’ venue

his Saturday (October 4) Nikki Beach Phuket will be hosting a very special Oktoberfest themed night for Phuket locals and tourists at the worldwide renowned beach-club in Cherng Talay. Known as the “Sexiest Place on Earth” by The London Observer and recently earning the coveted #1 spot on the Travel Channel’s World’s Sexiest Beach Bars list, Nikki Beach continues to make its mark in the hottest addresses and trendsetting locales worldwide. Today, the Nikki Beach concept has transcended its interna-

tional venues and grown into a global, multifaceted luxury lifestyle & hospitality brand comprising of a Beach Club Division; a Lifestyle Division (including an exclusive branding & clothing line found at the Boutiques located at all Nikki Beach locations, a music label and Nikki Style Magazine, a luxury travel, fashion & lifestyle publication produced three times a year); a Special Events Division and a Hotels & Resorts Division. Nikki Beach General Manager of Phuket, Jon Staffas said, “We are very excited to host Oktoberfest at Nikki Beach Phuket! This is a tradition at all

What is ‘Oktoberfest’? Oktoberfest is said to be the world’s largest fiesta, and is held annually in Munich, capital of the German state of Bavaria. It is a 17-day festival running from late September to the first weekend in October, and hosts more than six million people from around the world attending the event every year.

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The Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810. Locals usually show up sporting traditional Bavarian attire: frilly dresses with plenty of cleavage called “dirndls “for the ladies, and leather pants with suspenders called “lederhosen” for the guys. Don’t forget to dress to impress!

of the Nikki Beach locations around the globe and we are excited to bring the fun and festivities to Phuket. The night will feature free-flow imported German beer, a delicious German buffet from the Nikki Beach culinary team, and the live sounds of the Royal Thai Navy ompah ompah Band, all dressed up in traditional Bavarian costumes! Expect all of the glamour, atmosphere, and surprises that come with the Nikki Beach name.” Nikki Beach invites anyone to join the fun and festivities, walk-ins are welcome, though guests are encouraged to RSVP. Doors open at 7pm.

12 TECHNOLOGY

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Complaints dog Apple over software glitches

pple released and then abruptly pulled back an update for the iOS software powering the iPhone last week after users complained of bugs, including one that disabled its cellular service. The apparently botched update came after complaints about the reportedly fragile body on some of the large-screen iPhones which went on sale last week. Apple released a tweak to its iOS 8 operating system, called iOS 8.0.1, but then pulled the software after complaints that the update disabled cellular service and Apple’s touch-identification system. Apple did not respond to an queries. But, later, in a statement to the news website TechCrunch, Apple exolained: “We have received reports of an issue with the iOS 8.0.1 update. We are actively investigating these reports and will provide information as quickly as we can. In the meantime we have pulled back the iOS 8.0.1 update.” This latest unwelcome news caused additional embarrassment to Apple after some users posted comments about bends in the bodies of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus when carried in trouser pockets. On the MacRumors forum of Apple users, one

iPhone buyer noted that, after carrying the handset in a front pocket for 18 hours, “I saw the reflection of the window in the iPhones slightly distorted.” The user posted a picture of the bent iPhone, and dozens posted similar complaints on Twitter. Apple said it sold more than 10 million of the new smartphones in the first three days since launching in a handful of countries, setting a stunning new record for opening weekend sales. The new iPhones were launched Friday in the United States, Britain, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Puerto Rico and Singapore. They have been available in more than 20 additional countries since September 26, and will be retailing in some 115 countries by the end of the year. AFP

TOP CONSOLE GAMES THIS WEEK 1

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Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition

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10 Minecraft

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Washington think-tankers recruit ‘Call of Duty’ creator

Washington think tank is recruiting the mastermind behind the best-selling Call of Duty video games to help policy wonks imagine future wars America may have to fight. Dave Anthony, whose blockbuster gaming franchise has earned billions of dollars, is among a group of writers and producers enlisted by the Atlantic Council to look at how armed conflicts might evolve in the 21st Century. The initiative, “The Art of Future War Project,” which launches next week, was born when Steven Grundman, a former Pentagon official now at the Atlantic Council, found himself impressed by the story line of a video game his son was playing. The game, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, depicts a cold war set in 2025 between China and the United States, with the rival powers vying for coveted rare earth elements. To come up with that game’s plot, Anthony gathered an eclectic group that included screenwriter David Goyer, who worked on the Batman films; author Peter Singer who has written about drone warfare; and Oliver North, the retired Marine officer turned television personality who rose to fame in the IranContra scandal of the 1980s. “You get everybody in a room like that, and all the different perspectives come together,” Anthony said from his home in Bel Air, California. “That combination was fascinating. What I would like to bring to Washington is that kind of thinking.” The British-born Anthony, 41, said there is no shortage of scenarios outlining future threats to the United States, with a plethora of experts, books and

films forecasting dangers on the horizon. “The problem is we’re not preparing for it. And the government is not set up to prepare for it. That’s what I want to question. “What can we do about that?” Anthony said “The stock answers are – ‘well, we don’t have the money for it’ or ‘we can’t possibly predict what’s coming next so why bother.’ That’s what I want to blow apart.” The Atlantic Council said it had sought out Anthony because national security decision makers cannot keep up with the frenetic pace of change in the world, and that “new voices” are needed to make sense of a chaotic landscape. “Writers, directors and producers and other artists bring to bear observations derived from wholly different experiences in the creative world,” the council said in a statement. “They can ask different kinds of questions that will challenge assumptions and status quo ways of tackling some of today’s toughest national security problems.” Anthony, whose Call of Duty series has a hotlyanticipated new installment due out in November, said his experience running a multi-billion dollar production company has some parallels to government work. There are billions of dollars at stake, intense pressures and “inflexible” thinking among corporate executives that has to be overcome. The US government and military also face a dilemma trying to adapt amid uncertainty, but Anthony argues the greatest danger is refusing to take any risks. AFP

Myanmar catching up with the digital age

rom navigating gridlocked city roads to playing games, a myriad of new homegrown apps are blossoming in Myanmar as cheap mobile technology ignites an Internet revolution in the long-isolated nation. Myanmar web surfers were once paradigms of patience and ingenuity as they dodged and weaved through the former military regime’s communications blocks in decrepit backstreet Internet cafes. But c o m mut er s i n Myanmar’s cities can now be seen tapping away on smartphones as an online awakening sweeps the country, fuelled by the loosening of junta-era restrictions and foreign telecoms unleashing a flood of affordable SIM cards. Big names like Face-

book, Google, and Instagram have rapidly expanded their presence here, lured by the growing market – and web-savvy local entrepreneurs are also seizing the chance to create Internet ventures. “ There are so many things I want to do – I think about it not as business but as a way to find solutions to problems I

face,” said Ei Maung as he demonstrated his prototype traffic app in a car inching through the congested streets of Yangon. Maung’s Crazy Yangon Traffic app went live in June and allows smartphone users to share traffic problems and view potential snarl-ups on their daily driving routes. Internet access has al-

ready increased exponentially since the country began to throw off the shackles of military rule. Just one per cent of the population was thought to be online three years ago, as the democratic transition began, but the loosening of web controls and greater access to affordable phone cards has opened the Internet up to millions. N o r w a y ’s T e l e n o r launched SIM cards costing just 1,500 kyat (B48) in Mandalay – a far cry from the huge sum a card could cost under military rule. An estimated 25 percent of people are already online and the Myanmar Computer Federation expects around half of the population, over 25 million people, to be surfing the net in the next three years. AFP thephuketnews

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IN BRIEF Tarantino’s next film will shoot in Colorado

Lewdly entertaining FILM REVIEW Tim Newton broadcast@classactmedia.co.th

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DIRECTOR: Dan Beers STARSING: Alan Tudyk, Katie Findlay, Craig Roberts RUNNING TIME: 93mins @thephuketnews

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oundhog Day’ meets ‘American Pie’. If it had followed Groundhog’s plot more closely and faced up to the accusations of total plagiarism then the film would have been better although probably never released. Now I should start by saying that I laughed hard and often throughout this high school romp. It’s smutty, toilet honour aside, it was slick and cleverly put together. The one sentence plot; A high school senior has to re-live losing his virginity over and over again until he gets it right. In other words ‘Groundhog Day’ with lots of pimples and bottoms. In ‘Groundhog Day’ Bill Murray’s day resets as the alarm clock wakes him up. In ‘premature’ Rob’s day reset every time he, umm….errr, ejaculates. Hey, it wasn’t my idea! The young actors tried to make something entertaining of a totally derivative script and they did well with below average material. There is really nothing memorable or interesting about this film but a perfect date movie. Don’t think for a moment that it’s the sort of movie you can take your mother to. Both of you are going to be uncomfortable watching this stuff, so save the visit with Mum for ‘Sound of Music II’. Then again, a perfect night out with friends. You’ll be joking and laughing out loud for at least two minutes after walking out of the cinema. ‘Premature’ is directed by Dan Beers, with great performance by Alan Tudyk as supporting actor and with Katie Findlay, a new Canadian actress that we’ll see more of. Craig Roberts appears in a supporting role

Winning out over the western landscapes of Utah and Wyoming, the state of Colorado has secured the deal to welcome Quentin Tarantino’s Hateful Eight. They tempted the production with a US$5m incentive package that will, permits approving, see Tarantino filming on a 900-acre ranch near Telluride. Fittingly, it’s the biggest film to hit the state since True Grit in 1969. There’s news just in that Quentin Tarantino’s on-again, off-again Western, The Hateful Eight, will commence shooting in January – all in glorious 65mm. Harvey Weinstein, renewing his long acquaintance with the writer/director, is promising to pull out all the stops for the post-Civil War Western and afford it “the widest 70mm release for over 20 years”. Said Harvey and Bob Weinstein in a statement, “We are incredibly excited to begin production on The Hateful Eight, as we know this picture will be as innovative, brash and of course fun as all Quentin projects prior. “There is, quite simply, no other filmmaker like him, and we are as proud as ever to continue this partnership that started over 20 years ago.” There are few plot details out there yet, unless you’re one of the few people to have seen that leaked draft that had Tarantino threatening to abandon the film, but the winter shoot does present the intriguing prospect of a snowbound Western.

Brosnan channels inner scumbag

and commands the comedic timing better than the rest. The lead is played stone-faced by John Karna. His performance grows more enjoyable as Rob embraces the fact that he can do what he want at school, safe in the knowledge that there will be no consequences as soon as he does what teenage boys are best at – so long as he can find a private place for a few moments of self-abuse, he’ll escape to a fresh day. Life without repercussions. As Rob maneuvers through his orgasmtriggered time-reset, he spends rather too much time swapping vulgarities with his oversexed best friend (Craig Roberts), and proves remarkably slow when it comes to learning from his mistakes. ‘Hey! Rob. Remember last time?!’ Is it crude? Yep. Is it much the same as many films you’ve seen before? Yep. Is it a lot of silly fun? Yep. Maybe you missed many of the 1980s teenage comedies. No problem. You’ll get to see a bit of all of them rolled into one silly, and slightly naughty, night out. In short ‘Premature’ does for mayonnaise what ‘American Pie’ did for home baking. I laughed a lot but I can’t remember why.

A f t er at t empt i n g t o r e c apt u r e his Bond days with action thriller The November Man, Pierce Brosnan is taking aim at a character on an even dodgier moral keel. He’s set to play a drug creator in Urge. Aaron Kaufman, who has worked as a producer with Robert Rodriguez on the likes of Sin City: A Dame To Kill For, is looking to make the movie as his directing debut. He wrote the script with Jason Zumwalt and Jerry Stahl and wants the cameras rolling next month kicking off in New York. The plot follows a group of friends on holiday at a swanky island destination, who throw caution to the wind and take up the offer of a new designer drug that causes them lose the ability to control their urges. So, like many already existing drugs and booze, then? Hopefully this will offer a new twist to the tale, and that Brosnan will get to be charming and calculating as the man behind the narcotic.

Shatner confirms contact with Star Trek 3

Rumours sprang up last week that Roberto Orci, J.J. Abrams and the Star Trek 3 team were working on a way to squeeze William Shatner into the new film. Shatner has confirmed that he’s spoken to Abrams about the idea, according to sources. And according to The Shat, Abrams called him from London with word of a potential way to fit Shatner’s Captain Kirk into the new movie, in much in the same way that Leonard Nimoy’s Spock has appeared in both the recent rebooted films. And Shatner’s response? “It depends on what you do with the character, but I would be delighted.”

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AC/DC’s Malcolm Young is leaving the band, despite their planned world tour. Photo: AFP

AC/DC rock on, minus Malcolm

alcolm Young, one of the founding members of legendary Australian hard-rockers AC/DC, has retired due to health issues but the band will press ahead with a world tour next year, they announced Thursday (September 25). The group, one of the biggest grossing bands of all time, was founded by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young in Sydney in 1973, and has gone on to sell more than 200 million albums. In announcing their new album, Rock or Bust, they said that guitarist Young, 61, would not be returning to the lineup after he took a break earlier this year due to unspecified health issues. “Unfortunately, due to the nature of Malcolm’s condition, he will not be returning to the band,” they stated. “AC/DC will undertake a world tour in support of Rock Or Bust” in 2015. Stevie Young, nephew of members Angus and Malcolm Young, plays rhythm guitar on Rock Or Bust and will accompany the band on tour.” The new album will be released on December 2. AFP

Rocktober ready to roll

ctober is upon us, so let the “legends” do battle! It’s gonna be a musical rampage! And Rocktober is just around the corner. Yes, for the first time, Phuket’s young, award winning Legends of Siam band

and the exciting The Colin “illy” Hill Band of Phuket’s famed Lost Legends, will take the lead on stage in a nonstop whirlwind of top class music for three Fridays in October. (October 10, 17 and 24). It is pop punk and pop rock versus classic rock’n’roll. Rocktober will rock for more than two hours of non-stop solid rock’n’roll, punk and pop rock, rhythm and blues, and a touch of the classics at the colourful Underwood Art Factory, scene of numerous “Lost Legends” performances in 2012 and 2013 and last year’s The Phantom of the Popra. Special guests, Lost Legends star, Pjae Stanley (October 10 and 24 only) and also and pianist and opera singer, Andrew Snape, star of successful Phantom of the Popra show at the Factory last October, will bring their unique styles to the proceedings. Rocktober will fuse the sassy, youthful style of the teenage Legends of Siam – whose music video “Geek Gone Wild” is licensed to play in Hard Rock Cafes worldwide – and the world-class and hard-driving individualistic guitar style (echoing the classic 1970s rock era) of Colin “illy” Hill, doyen of Phuket guitarists. What can patrons expect? From the

Legends of Siam there’ll be songs by Chuck Berry, Led Zepplin, Kiss, Bon Jovi, Nirvana, Green Day and others. The group will also play some of their own songs in a “Punk” section, from their soon to be released debut album. From The Colin Hill Band expect a grand mixture of “guitar-hero classics” by giants of the music industry such as Mark Knopfler, Gary Moore and the late great Jimi Hendrix. There will be Neil Young, Free, traditional Chicago/ Delta blues and even rock versions of classical music. Each band will perform for an hour, then come together with guest stars. Pjae will bring her high-tempo brand of rock, rhythm and blues and jazz, and Andrew, who will also be master of ceremonies, will deliver some songs from Phantom of the Opera and Queen’s classic, I Want to Break Free. There may even a guest appearance by a rapper! Tickets B500 pre-sale or B700 at the door. Children 12 and under free. Show starts at 8pm sharp. For pre-bookings please contact: Gary Crause: 0843042587. And by email: info@legendmusic.net Class Act Media is a proud sponsor of Rocktober.

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Members gather for a photo at the farewell party in Phuket. Phuket Governor Maitri Inthusut and Class Act Media Managing Director Simon Samaan.

PHUKET GOVERNOR’S FAREWELL A farewell party for the Phuket Governor, who retired on September 30, was held at Maimhorn Seafood restaurant in Phuket Town on September 23.

VEGETARIAN PARADE Class Act Media joined the Vegetarian Festival Parade in Phuket Town on September 25.

ULTRA COMES TO THAILAND Ultra Music Festival was brought to Thailand on September 26, as the Bitec International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Bangkok hosted the “Road to Ultra Thailand 2014”. Over the past 15 years, thousands of the world’s most iconic DJs, producers and live acts have mesmerized audiences with awe-inspiring sets at Ultra events all over the world. Photo: thai2night.com

CRAB HOUSE GRAND OPENING The Crab House’s grand opening party was held in Patong on September 19. thephuketnews

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ALEENTA ANTIAGEING CLASS Aleenta Phuket Phang Nga Resort & Spa held an anti-ageing seminar at the Ayurah Wellness Centre in Phang Nga on September 29, followed by an exhibition and afternoon tea.

Chanitnan Tephabutra, project director of One Sabai cards.

ONESABAI LAUNCH The brand new privilege One Sabai card was officially launched during the Veg Fest, a special discount card for hotels, restaurants and activities in Phuket. It took place at Kluay Nam Wa restaurant in Samkong, Phuket Town on September 17.

CENTRA ASHLEE DONATION The Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong kindly donated rice to a Chinese temple in Katu on September 23 as part of their CSR programme. General Manager, Ms Wilawan Chiammanasonbat and the Centra Ashlee team, pictured above.

A FRIENDLY AFFAIR Phuket FC hosted TPL side Thai Port for a friendly match. See full details of the match in the Sport pages.

THE COLORFUL NIGHT IN PHUKET On September 13, Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket celebrated their annual employee party with a “Colourful Night” theme in Phuket Town. A night of fun began with a warm welcome message from the General Manager Mr Hansruedi Frutiger. He expressed his appreciation by thanking all the employees for their hard work. The management team performed a colourful show of “Alice in Colorful Land”. Delicious food and drinks were provided throughout the night. @thephuketnews

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Pool Competition at Expat Sports Bar Pool Competition at 9pm Expat Guesthouse Sports Bar, Soi Taipan,Patong. See map at www.expatguesthouse.com, Person : Expat Sports Bar, Email: pauljames@ expathotel.com

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4 OCT

Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Every Saturday Night, Num Noi Singpatong, the head trainer and owner of Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Gym in Patong Beach, has been launching an elite fight series “Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Saturday Night Fight” in Patong Boxing Stadium (Sai Nam Yen), where top international fighters will compete. The tickets are 1,300 THB (Stadium Seat), 1,500 THB (Ringside Seat), and 1,800 THB (VIP Seat). Complimentary transportation is available in Patong, Kata, and Karon areas. Reserve the tickets at www.patongboxingstadium.com and Phuket Ticketmaster. Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

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

Time 8pm, Expat Sports Bar, Expat Hotel, com. pauljames@expathotel.com

5 OCT

Live Seafood & Jazz Sunday Brunch at Banyan Tree

For THB 499/-nett. All you can eat

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, 076 286 464 Ext 4.

Wedding Showcase Organize your memorable wedding anywhere with Blue Elephant catering service, Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant, phuket@blueelephant.com, 076 354 355-7

FONDUE All You Can Eat Mondays & Thursdays. FONDUE all you can eat (Pork, Chicken, Beef, Prawns, Fish & Squids) with salad buffet, cold and hot sauces, Garlic Bread, baked potatoes, potato salad and more for 390 Thb per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure, patongshakers.com, 076 349 912.

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CATCH OF THE DAY @ THE WESTIN Soi Taipan, Patong. www.expatsports bar.

SUN

TRX – Santosa Signature training Santosa Wellness Center is the home of Phuket’s only certified, open TRX class. Born in the Navy SEALs, TRX Suspension Training bodyweight exercise develops strength, balance, flexibility and core stability simultaneously. TRX is the original workout system that leverages gravity and bodyweight to perform hundreds of exercises. TRX is highly functional and efficient in achieving extreme results quickly! To book this class, or to find out the other TRX class times, please go to www.santosaphuket.com or facebook, Santosa Wellness Center. 076 330 600 Patak Rd, Kata.

Phuket Walking Street Phuket Walking Street, “Laad Yai” is a Village & Community Development Potential Project (SML) of the “Old Phuket Town Community” in Laad Yai, Phuket Town. The visitors can enjoy the Old Phuket Town atmosphere which benefit to the local economic growth in the Old Phuket Town community. Open every Sunday from 16.00 - 22.00 Hrs. For more info visit facebook.com/phuketwalkingstreet or contact: 089 474 5253. Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

BBQ at Expat Hotel Indulge in a variety of fresh seafood from our extensive buffet. Choose the day’s freshest catch on the live grill. Enjoy a fantastic selection of gourmet dishes, Andaman seafood on ice and delicious desserts. Every Friday 6pm-11pm at Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket. THB1,400++ per person. Kids 4-12 years old get 50% discount. For reservations, please call 076 335 600. BRING OUR AD TO GET 20% DISCOUNT! 076 335 600. fb.phuket@westin.com

6 OCT

Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach

Matthew Hale Comedy Hypnoiss Show One night only! BOOK NOW! Seats are limited 1st come 1st served, Person Molly Malones, Patong, Email: kencrowe@mollymalonesthailand.com ,076 292 771

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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

7 OCT

Zumba in the Jungle We do not consider Zumba a class, it is a fitness party! Making exercising fun, the dynamic Latin-based dance workout has taken the fitness world by storm. Vibrant and energetic, an hour of serious cardio passes by in such a flurry of colourful smiles, that it doesn’t feel like exercise at all! Join us at Santosa, where the formidable Geti Pici transforms our fitness pavilion into a fit-party! To book this class, or to find out the other Zumba class times, please go to www.santosaphuket.com or find us on facebook, Santosa Wellness Center. 076 330 600 Patak Rd, Kata.

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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 076 349 912.

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8 OCT

VNEA Pool Leagues Season 2 Ladies & Gentlemen The clock is ticking.. Round 1 is getting closer & closer! To find out about participating locations please see the below Link: https://mapsengine. google.com/map/edit?hl=en&authuser= 0&mid=zHyDnf8ADKvE.k8k4oySwHoJ4 For information about match schedules, teams, players & statistics please visit: www.compusport.us (click on Leagues then Thailand Pool Tables Logo to enter) For more info please call: 085 797 0005 Proudly supported by Class Act Media The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

Aerial Yoga–Unique to Santosa The fluid, gravity-defying twist on yoga shows how we can learn to fly whilst relieving compressed joints and re-aligning the body. The practice uses graceful, trapezelike movements which sometimes seem like acrobatics. A wonderful way to do inversion poses, aerial yoga really is an innovative fitness trend, and Santosa are extremely proud to be the only center in Phuket offering suspended movement in every direction along with stimulation of the organs, muscles and bones. To book this class, or to find out the other Aerial yoga class times, please go to www.santosaphuket.com or find us on facebook, Santosa Wellness Center. 076 330 600. Patak Rd, Kata, colleen@santosaphuket.com

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Starwood Mini Marathon for Charity Starwood hotels and resorts; Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort with The Westin Siray Bay Resort&Spa Phuket and The Naka Island have joined hands to organize a charity mini marathon to raise funds for Baan Bang Thong School and Life Home Foundation on Sunday 12 September from 6 am onwards at Bang Wad Dam, Kathu. The race is divided into 10 categories namely the Open category, followed by 25 - 29 years, 30 - 34 years, 35 - 39 years, 40 44 years, 45 – 49 years, 50 – 54 years, 55 – 59 years, 60 – 64 years and over 65 years for both male and female participants. THB 250 for 10.5km and THB 200 for 3.5km fun run. Free running T-shirt, bib and bottled water. To book a place or for further info please contact Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort at 076-370100 or Email: Manit.Pimparien@lemeridien.com - Proudly supported by Class Act Media The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

Legends of Siam - Röcktöber BBQ Ribs All You Can Eat

The Good Shepherd Craft Shop Opens every Wednesday from 10AM to NOON and every Saturday from 9AM to NOON. We have a wide and wonderful selection of handicrafts such as educational toys, dolls, puppets, paper art, greeting cards for all occasions, Novelties like tooth fairy pillow, and many more. All proceeds go directly to The Good Shepherd mission. More info visit www.thegoodshepherd.info/shop/ reginatudor@ gmail.com, 083 104 0788

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RBFC THAILAND 2015 ‘Classic’ Sport Fishing Tournament

PHUKET FC VS. RACHA NAVI FC

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, patongshakers.com, 076 349 912.

Concert with the Legendary Salsa / Jazz Musician/ Composer / Singer/ Entertainer/ Educator Mr. Jimmy Bosch. Ticket: Presale 1,000 THB/ at the door 1,200 THB.

If you are a fan of rock music this show is definitely for you and features songs made famous by such bands as Bon Jovi, Led Zeppelin, Free and much more. There will be some costume changes, smoke, mirrors and lights, and lots and lots of rock ‘n roll swagger. 3 shows only! Shows Schedule – All Shows Start 8pm: 1st Show Opening Night – Friday, 10th October Dress Code: Rock ‘n Roll from any of the Rock eras! 2nd Show Middle Night – Friday, 17th October Dress Code: Your favorite Rock Star! 3rd Show Closing Night – Friday, 24th October Dress Code: Rockabilly!!! Google it! BUT THERE’S MORE!!! Halloween Special – Friday, 31th October Dress Code: HALLOWEEN!!! Anything Goes! Tickets available from Legend Music, Phuket Academy of Performing Arts and the Underwood Art Factory. Pre-sale at THB 500 or THB 700 at the door on reservation. Kids 12 and under enter for free. More info please contact 084 304 2587 or email info@legendmusic.net Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

Cheer on your hometown team Phuket FC,”The Ronins” on Sunday 12 October at Surakul Stadium,in Phuket Town. When they host Trat FC with kick-off at 18.30 pm. Come to join the thousands who will make it out at the stadium. Tickets are 100 baht. See more at www.phuketfootballclub.com Proudly supported by Class Act Media The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

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To be held 18 to 20 March 2015 off the beautiful Similan Islands, the tournament boasts the most generous prize money in Asia!!! At least 20 boats have already confirmed, including teams from Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Germany, Oman, Hong Kong and Singapore. For further details please contact Warren Crowe Tel: +66(0) 812704291 or Andy Bright Tel: +66(0) 862739948. E-mail: info@rawaibeachfishingclub.com

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29 OCT ALL INCLUSIVE AT CLUB MED PHUKET

Jimmy Bosch Live in Concert Sabai Latin Event Company Ltd proudly presents ‘AN EXCLUSIVE SALSA NIGHT WITH JIMMY BOSCH’ at Le Meridien Bangkok. October 29 will be the date that Thailand and South East Asia will experience for the very first time a Live in

Come to enjoy our day or evening pass at Club Med Phuket, with our all inclusive package (international buffet, free flow bar, events & sports (tennis, squash, badminton, basketball, ping-pong, archery, football, beach volley, golf, gym & fitness classes)) for only THB 2’600 for the day pass and THB 3’350 for the evening pass (special rates for residents and children). For information: 076 330 456 or phuccrec01@clubmed.com

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Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

1. In which books would you find Eeyore and Kanga? 2. How many people have walked on the moon – 6, 12 or 18? 3. Saddam Hussein was the leader of which political party? 4. Who coined the phrase ‘Big Brother is watching you’? 5. Which Beatle was deported from Germany in 1960 because he was too young to work there? Answers below right.

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sheet 63. Small bone 64. Fatuous 65. Wooden benches 66. Sold

23. Canine cry 24. Imogene and family 1. Secular ones 27. Venom 8. Type of bar 28. Flags 15. Clear 29. Approx. 16. French composer 30. Bank letters and pianist 33. Good times 17. Statement with at Down least two clauses 34. Express mirth 19. Bit of 1. Fond du ___, Wis. 36. Break out paronomasia 37. LAX info 2. Blood-typing 20. Says no 38. Sponsorship letters 21. Eye sores 39. Bar ___ 3. Any doctrine 24. Saturn, for one 40. Get-up 4. High hat 25. Previously 43. Thick-skinned 5. Maltreat 26. Regarding that animals 6. Fifty-fifty 28. Come-ons 44. Threatening 7. Driver’s license words 31. Dot-com’s address datum 45. Execrate 32. Eye guy 8. Asparagus unit 35. Two-floor dwelling 9. Charged particles 47. Fearful unit 48. Alabama city 10. Loco 41. Under debate 50. Some slippers 11. Delight 42. Moo ___ gai pan 12. Devices used by 51. School org. 43. Mason supplier 54. Leave 32-Across 46. Thong 55. Side dish 13. “More!” 49. Eur. land 56. Eye up and down 14. Spectacles 50. Dashboard inits. 18. Marienbad, for 57. Latin I word 52. Honey bunch? 59. Dupe one 53. Wane 60. Nonexistent 21. Fastener 57. Sushi selection 61. Pilothouse abbr. 22. Like some 58. Weather-resistant streets 62. Conducted Across

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. The Winnie the Pooh series; 2. Twelve; 3. The Ba’ath Party; 4. George Orwell; 5. George Harrison.

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■■ October 3, 1283

Dafydd ap Gruffydd, last independent ruler of Wales, is hanged, drawn and quartered on the orders of King Edward I of England.

Percentage of people who say they hate their jobs and are miserable at work.

■■ October 4, 2004 SpaceShipOne wins the US$10 million Ansari X Prize for private spaceflight, by being the first private craft to fly into space.

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Chances of a guy accompanied by a cute dog getting a woman’s phone number, as against a guy without a dog.

■■ October 5, 1969

The first episode of Monty Python’s Flying Circus airs on BBC One, starring John Cleese, Terry Jones, Michael Palin, Eric Idle and Graham Chapman.

■■ October 6, 1976 Massacre of Thammasat University students protesting against the return of ex-dictator Thanom Kittikachorn, by a coalition of right-wing paramilitary and government forces, triggering the return of the military to government.

Percentage of the world’s human population that have naturally green eyes.

200

■■ October 7, 1959

The USSR probe Luna 3 transmits the first ever photographs of the far side of the Moon.

Approximately, the number of milliseconds it takes to fall in love.

■■ October 8, 1918

613

In the Argonne Forest in France, US Corporal Alvin York kills 28 German soldiers and captures 132, for which he is awarded the Medal of Honor.

The number of times the Beatles used the word “Love” in their songs. Source: Uberfacts

This week in history

■■ October 9, 1986 Price tags hang from goods in an ironmonger’s shop in old Phuket Town. Photo by Alasdair Forbes. Have a Phuket photo to share? Email it with caption to editor@classactmedia.co.th

The musical The Phantom of the Opera has its first performance at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London. Source Wikipedia thephuketnews

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One Boutique Room For Rent 1 Bedroom of 30 sq.m, Downtown, Phuket Town. Fully Furnished with minikitchenette, Wi-Fi. On Mae Luan, Rang Hill Area, Safe & Pleasant Neighborhood, Price : 9500, Person : zhu , 10/22 Soi Phitak Taweep, Mae Laun Road, Talad Yai, Muang Phuket, zhunaumann@ gmail.com, Phone : 0896683639

Luxury appartment, Patong Luxur y appar tment for rent in Pato n g, 1b e dr o o m 5 0 m 2, f ul ly furnish,balcony,kitchen, big swimmingpool. 15,000.- baht per month (1year contact) Min. 6 month, jstuder@loxinfo. co.th, 0810808831.

Apartment for long term rent Patong Tower ( M 704 ) fully furnished 68 sq. mtrs for long term rent. Included: Cable TV ; Satellite TV ; Wifi internet access ; parking ; security ; Price 18,000/M, Contact: Jaspal Singh, jaspalt@loxinfo.co.th

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65 Sqm. cable T.Vs(2)& wifi cleaning and laundry service available. Great location central Patong (Soi Sansabai) short or long term welcome. Tel Ian 087-8879070 e-mail Ianscondo@yahoo.com

Townhouse for Rent 10 Min from Kamala Beach, 3 storey building, fullyequipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 24/7 security, access to communal pool 20x10m. Contact natalia_tyr@yandex.ru, 093 586 5617, Price : from 40,000-80,000 Baht per rmonth.

House for Rent and Sale Baan Manik area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, ceiling fans all through out, 2 air con units, furnished. 2.7MB, no offers. For more info - Farang - 080 323 1918, Thai 081 607 9874.

5 mins to PIA and Nayang Beach 3 beds, 2 Bath, western kitchen, Indoor utility/storage room, lounge, dining area, covered terrace, covered car port, small front garden. Quality furniture throughout. Internet TV. 120 sqm interior space. 4 Air Cons. 25,000 Baht per month for 1 year long term rental. Available Mid May 2014. Contact: kanaloa55@yahoo.co.uk, Call: 084 189 5149.

Retail space for rent Unique retail space for rent with excellent positioning on Surin beach Road. For more information, please call 081 8941820 , 076 271 241 or wirote@ paradisephuket.com - See more at www. theplazasurin.com, Wirote, The Plaza Surin, wirote@paradisephuket.com

SOUTH Retail Space Available DusitD2 Patong proudly offer retail space for monthly or yearly rental at 21 sqm. Please contact Khun Rinwara T: +66 (0) 76 337 000

SOUTH OFFICE/SHOP FOR RENT Ground Floor space with excellent positioning on Chalong Pier Road.For more information, please call 081 416 4177 or 076 381 341, Chalong.Oximerumurid C. Cavenat urobsena L. Decepse natere ius? Perid ina,

NOW OPEN!! IN THE NATURE ROMANTIC THAISTYLE RESORT Daily 1500Thb, Weekly 7500Thb, Monthly 30000Thb 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.cocopalace.com

Rent- 2 Bed Bungalow Nai Harn Air Condition – Color TV, Free UBC cable Platinum Package. Free Internet. Master bed, excellent mattress, Sealy Posturepdic. Couch + chairs w/ end tables. Counter bar w/ stools. Cooking Equip / Fridge. Short term – 16,000 per month, Long Term – 13,500 per month Plus Damage Deposit. Available now 1-April-2013. Call Nok 087-244-1322.

House for Rent at Kata 1 bed room with separate pantry Fully furnish and big balcony 5 mins to Kata beach 18,000.- per month 1 year contract (minimum 6 month contract) Tel: 087507-0325, 18,000, Khun Araya, Kata, araya_ea@hotmail.com

DELUXE PENTHOUSE/ LOFT 120SQM Rent from 29,000THB/month, Long/ Short term, Inc. weekly cleaning, towel & linen change. Fibernet 65MB,Cable TV, King bed, big bathrooms,terrace 20 SQM. Quiet, 500 M to Chalong pier. Only extra cost electricity. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560.

NEW DE LUXE BIG STUDIO 70SQM Rent from 24,0 0 0 TH B/ M O NTH. Inc. weekly cleaning, towel & linen change. Extra cost electricity. Queen bed,terrace 20 SQM. Big bathroom, Wifi Fibernet 65MB. CABLE TV, complete kitchen set. Email: 4711en@ gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560.

Land for Rent Kata beach Classifieds / Property / Property for rent 5 mins from Kata beach 2 rai land for rent at Kata 3 MB. rai/ year Tel:087-507-0325, 3,000,000, Khun Araya, Kata, araya_ea@hotmail.com Tum dena, num facie ca nos senirit. Ximod simodit, etiem iurat ina, se esimumul conlocchili porum

NOW AVAILABLE!! 1,2,3,4 bedroom different private pool villas for RENT in Naiharn-Rawai., start from 15000 baht/month. (Holiday rental, ShortLong term) Please contact: 087-877-2320 En / 084-854-9889

5 BDR LUX SEAVIEW POOL VILLA A stunning Luxury Pool Villa with amazing panoramic views of Chalong bay located on the lush foothills of Big Buddha Phuket Fully furnished, Fully equipped, 5 BDR ensuite + guest toilet, 2 Livingrooms, Laundry/Maid room, Study/Office Service inc; water, pool&garden maintenance, internet WiFi, cable TV, 24hour security&engineer. Price : 85,000, Oliver, namphung@ andamanhorizon.asia, 087-877-2320, Fax : 076-388-311.

DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM Rent from 13,000 THB/month, long/ short term. Extra cost electricity. Furnished, Wifi Fibernet 65 MB, Cable TV, microwave, blender, water boiler, plates, weekly cleaning, towel & linen change.Quiet area, Lot of parking space. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560.

2 BR. PRIVATE POOL 180SQM APT Rent from 65,000THB. Incl. cleaning,linen,towels change weekly. Fast fibernet. Cable TV.2 big bathrooms.Wash/dry machine. Big complete kitchen.Quiet location. Only extra cost electricity. Contact: 086 940 6560, E-mail: 4711en@gmail.com

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PROPERTY IN PHUKET PROPERTY FOR SALE NORTH 2 BDR BEACHFRONT APT BY OWNER 2bdr/2bath ens, open concept, huge balcony with direct walk out to pool, beach, restaurant, in 5* resort with access to their gym, spa, ideal for family, separate storage, furniture incl, fast owner sale, leaving Asia, 13.9MM neg, Rawai, laura@tilaholdings.com, +65 96532849

Yamu beach Land for Sale Land for sales breakdown 91-339 wha and land 170 wha near Yamu beach, Condo Grove Garden. Free plan pool villa, Price : 2.5-8 MB

PANORAMIC SEA VIEW LAND: Spectacular view of Phang Nga Bay, James Bond and Phi Phi Islands. Road access, underground utilities. 4.5 km from Heroine Monument. 1.99 Rai at 5.9MB per rai. Chanote title. 089 473 8338, PhuketOne@gmail.com.

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.

AO POR SEAVIEW LAND 1.5 Rai cleared, tiered land with constructed, drained access road from “Beach Road”. Chanote. 400m from Ao Por Grand Marina. Building will have 270 degree view of islands and Krabi. B10,000,000, 082 277 5971.

MAI KHAO LAND DIRECT OWNER 5.1 RAI VERY QUIET 1 KLM TON SEA, CAN BUILDING OR INVESTMENT. 2.750000BTHS. THAI; 082-8123486

List your classified now at thephuketnews.com WEST Surin beach land for sale Beautiful private location, only 400 m. from Surin Beach. 504sqm. Perfect size for hotel or condominium. Chanote title. Contact: flexistayphuket@gmail.com, 089 600 0041

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.

Seaview Thai house for sale Nice and peacefully area surrounding with Seaview of Andaman. The back yard is the Mountian of Koa Pra Teaw National Park View.with great sunrise and next to the Aor Por Marina, The Air Park, The pier to Koh Yao. Contact: thureewan@gmail.com, Tel: 088 752 4532

RAWAI VILLA: BARGAIN PRICE Spacious property in 1,000sqm garden. Private 9x4m pool. Three large beds, all a/c and en suite. Big Western kitchen. Plus guest house. Furnished. Private access. Price cut for quick sale. MB12.9. Call 087 273 0141, alangath@gmail.com

LUXURY 5 BED HOUSE IN LAGUNA Wonderful 5 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna. Sale: Reduced to: 26.7 MB Rent: 180,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www.hoteldealsphuket.com/realestatephuket

Unique land for sale (Airport) 15 rai, wide 65 meters, Chanote title. 1.2 km from the Phuket International airport and 1.8 km from Nai Yang beach. Only 12 million baht per rai. Contact directly to owner please call: 0935789333

LAND TO SALE Nice location land to sale 50 M. from Bangtao beach area 1.5 rai and land 2 rai to sale at Pasak 4 have facility and road no need to fill the land. Good for hotel or condominium. Tel: 0819378152

SEA-VIEW LAND FOR SALE KAMALA 2.75 Rai 4500sqm. Nor Sor 3 Kor Title Ready to built with building permit already, electricity & road access OK, only THB 10 Mio/Rai T 088 7680942 or pascal.elephantboutiquehotel@gmail.com

Beautiful Land Laguna-Cherngtalay Chanote title, yellow zoned, save area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only 7.5 MB per rai. K h u n C h a n c h i r a , 0 81 3 6 7 76 8 3 . chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

GRAND VIEW CHALONG BAY V I L L A & L A N D: 3 b e d r o o m , 4 bath room, 2 livingroom, 1 dinningroom, 1 kitchen (american style), 1 garage (2 cars), 1 swimming pool (10x4), 1 bed room for a maid, 1 bath room for a maid, Internet, Security 24/24, Sea view and jungle view, Total sqm 556.92, Total land sqm 581, a.pellegrino2810@gmail.com, 084 241 3387. Price 4.24MB.

Kata beach Great Location 49/1 Soi Koktanod Kata Beach 4 Story, 7 BR, 7 Bath, Spa, Rd front House or Guest House by Owner Tel: 086 595 8512, 081 970 4638 nalumana2000@yahoo.com

Land for Sale Only 400m from Naiyang Beach. 3 Rai 1 Tarangwah. 10MB per Rai. Contact via email chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail.com for more information.

Patong Free Hold Condo Great investment opportunity in Patong. I have 2 NEWLY RENOVATED condos in same complex near Simon Cabaret. Both condos fully funished + free hold. Condo no.1 4th floor studio unit 50sqm already rented out. Condo no.2 just funished renovation 3rd floor 1 bedroom 50sqm every thing brand new. This one never use and could be your residence plus earn income from other condo.Complex has huge pool + garden and 24 hrs. security. I want 5 MB for both. Eng 085 471 9246 Thai 087 621 3405.

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10-terraced hilltop Building Plots. Fantastic sea & mountain view. New road - water - electricity. Only 10 minutes to Airport & Tesco Lotus. 2.5m-4.5 Baht. 087 978 5803-4 / stanjsmith25@yahoo.com

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DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM 6.8 MB.THB/rent from 60.000THB. At Twinsands ABSOLUTE 5 Star Hotel and Spa! Just outside Patong, Sea view. Pool view. Excellent restaurant. Modern style. Parking space. Good rental return 10 pct. Email: 4711en@ gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

Laguna Luxury 1 Bed Golf Totally renovated: new kitchen, wood floors, semi furnished, sound system. Price includes Laguna Golf Membership and Privilege Card. THB 7.4M. Owner 084 247 1632, phuket3203@ gmail.com

LARGE SURIN BEACH CONDO B 9.8 MILLION Three bedroom, sea view 148 m2 condo apartment on prestigious Surin Beach, Phuket. Must sell, now only B9.8 million (original price over 15 mil). Tel. 081 676 8717, email: teera@email.biz, teera@ email.biz Phone : 081 676 8717

Freehold - Lagoon View!!! F. MODERNIZED 1 BEDR. CON DO, ALLAMANDA 1 FOR SALE BY OWNER. EUROPE AN KITCHEN, GRANITE/MARBLE BATH, DOUBLE SINKS, FURNISHED, INCL.2 GOLF MEMBERSHIPS. INFO & PRICE : E-MAIL : ORNILS@SBG.AT

Kamala Boutique Resort This boutique resort business which consists of 5 individual villas. The resort is fully occupied presently with long-term rentals offering excellent rental income with very little maintenance. The resort land plot totals 2,080 sqm with a built up area of 750 sqm. There are 3 villas, 200 sqm each with 4 bedrooms,3 bathrooms, 1 villa with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and 1 villa with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Each villa is open plan living & dining area and an open plan western style kitchen. Storage room, office room, air-cons, satellite TV, telephone line and Internet. This is an ideal investment for the nearly retired or retired couple whom wish to enjoy life with a monthly income. There is also a beautiful 20-meter common pool for all residents to enjoy and relax in the beautiful landscaped gardens. Remote controlled gated security and car parking. 076 279 280.

LUXURY 3 BR IN The Residence 3 bedroom 4 bathroom, Land area 580 m2., Spacious living quarter’s feature open plan living & dining areas, a fully equipped, open-concept gourmet kitchen. The Villa comes fully furnished, Contemporary and expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces are offered, private pool. Services as Restaurant, Gym, Spa, Maintenance ,Security and Maid. Massivly Reduced price 18.9 MB! Contact:oliver@thurmanngroup.com Call: 087-877-2320

WALK TO BEACH LUXURY VILLA. California style Luxury living 300 meters from Bang Tao Beach – In small luxury villa compound built to European standards by Swedish developer. Gated 24 hr security. Management & maintenance on site; Maid, Concierge Services. 3 spacious King bedrooms with en-suites and rainfall showers. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry. 260 sqm open plan living area; 50 sqm private pool, Jacuzzi. Sold fully furnished and decorated directly by owner. Secure legal ownership: Freehold via BVI company; land lease via off-shore structure. 21.9MB Contact: PEDER BERGGREN, Email: peder.berggren@hotmail.com, Tel: 0923578710, Fax: 076202641

SEA FRONT LAND FOR SALE KAMALA Sea front land for sale Kamala. 6 Rai. Chanote. 089 874 2141, Thongchai, 089 874 2141, thongchaiwong8@hotmail.com

Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale: 11.9 MB 2 min walk to beach, big balcony & sunset view, 180 Sqm, 2 Ensuite Bed rooms, big living space. 089 617 2312, PhuketAREA.com Search C146.

Land for Sale Mission Hills New Luxury Villa For Sale 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, Phang-nga. larion2555@gmail.com. 084 226 4574.

WEST Double Shophouse Patong Beach 2 shophouses for sale both with rooms above available, spacious size, superb location. Easy access to Jungceylon, and only 50m from Patong beach. Contact: flexistayphuket@gmail.com, Price : 18 MB, Phone : 089 600 0041

For sale Spacious one bedroom apartment with ocean view, nor th of Patong. Floor area 96m2 internal and 72m2 terrace including water feature with sala and jacuz zi. Per fect bac helor pad with rent al inc ome. Email for info: bar t duykers@mac.com.

New Kata Condo for sale 1 bedroom, kitchen, bathroom & balcony with sea & mountain views @ 4.7.MB. Includes WiFi, pool, sauna, gym, manager & rental program, a valuable investment and is ready to move in. Call 0878879070 or e.mail ianscondo@yahoo.com

800m2/1300m2/1600m2. Very quiet and private locations, very close to airport, Tesco, Golf courses and Phuket International Academy. All Chanote tiltle. Price on application. 087 276 0529

CENTRAL Must Sell Exclusive Villa in Marina, Phuket 4 bedrooms En-suited, Fully furnished, all included, flat screen TV in all room, in Boat Lagoon Marina, 10mins to BISP school. We want to sell at 29.5MB but we will consider all offer. Contact Owner Representative, K.Pen at +66 0874658883, Thai & English , E-mail : pen@mindproperties.net

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House for sale in Kathu Urgent!!! House for sale, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 living area , Large laundry, Large Balcony, Western kitchen, Fully Furnished 5 LCD TVs, Pool Table. At Kathu. Tel: 086-0826078.Email:astroboy1959 @ hotmail.com

2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM P r i c e 14 . 9 M B .T H B / R e n t f r o m 100,000THB/month, 200m. from the beach. Gated.24 hours security. Resort 33 units. Good rental return,8pct. Thaicompany. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

Kamala Pool Villa Large 3 Bedroom house in mature estate offering high security. (Option to build 4th bedroom)Located in a peacefull no thru road, minâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from beach. Recently renovate, available for immed move in. Chanote title, Price 12.5 MB Call 087 078 9707 Email: kiwigolfpro@outlook.com.

CENTRAL Great Value! Pool villa for sale Brand new! Large 4 Bedroom pool villa. Price reduced from 12.9 to 9.3 million THB. Be quick! Tel: +66(0)810771765

House for Sale in Sam Kong House for sale Samkong, Phuket Town. 4.2 million and Town House for sale in Patong 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms with 4 levels 8.8 million Tel:083 521 2277,090 161 6669 (English&Thai) Email: veenutthasa@gmail.com Price : 4,200,000

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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.

Freehold House for sale

Beautiful Villa For Sale 4 Bedroom/4Bathroom detached villa on 164Sq.Wah with swimming pool. Superb location between Chalong-Phuket Town. Now 8 Million Baht. Call for appointment to view. 089 868 5143

NEW House For Sale 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 0816065772 for an Inspection !!

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.

House for sale with Pool Kathu district, cottage settlement, Turnpike, Golden Villas 3, 9/111, one floor, no stairs, 3 bedrooms, new kitchen, all air con, total living area of 150sq.m, total lot size 300sq.m, pool 7 x 3.5mtr, a small landscaped garden, a large container of water. Price 9,500,000Baht, 093 687 4385, e-mail: msn4@bk.ru

KATHU 3 BED HOUSE FOR SALE Large 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2 storey detached house on quiet cul-de-sac in Kathu. Western kitchen. Mountain views. Priced for quick sale. Full details at www.kathu-property.com 5,300,000, Pete Harris, 98/19 Moo 6, Soi Phuket Hope Land, Kathu, Phuket 83120, info@ kathu-property.com

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5.9 MB. 165 SQM. Rent 45,000 THB. 2 STOREY .3 Bathrooms, 2 Bedrooms. 4 AIRCON. Modern Western style. Thai company. Good Parking. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

Land for sale 2 rai of land in the South of Phuket. Unique location on the hills between Naiharn and Rawai, 5 mins from the beach. Panoramic view on Chalong bay and Naiharn. Easy access via private road, reputable neighborhood (German village), tropical forest. Ready project for a 3 storey villa. 3200 sq. m. Call Svetlana 086 743 4657 or Alexander +7 926 914 5555, oxum@mail. ru; samat2011@yandex.ru, Price: B18.5 million for 1 rai .

RAWAI PRIME LAND PLOTS Adjacent to Mangosteen Resort, quiet residential area. 3 different sizes: 1-186.5 rai - 11.80 MB 2-0-87.5 rai - 16.64 MB 3-0-35.5 rai - 22.50 MB Best land and best price in the area. Quick sale, price negotiable.081 536 5846.hajo_ von_keller@hotmail.com

Special Sale Luxury Apartment 2 really big beds rooms, big kitchen and living 135 sqm include furnishing in the center of Kata - sea level close to shops and sea in a charming property: with-pool-sauna-parking etc; market price (10.5 mill bth) NOW 7.5 mill bth Tel: 0817888280 or mail maurice. phuket@gmail.com

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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.

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House for sale two-storey villas 2 and 3 bedrooms large terrace secure and restful area, only 1.4 km.from yachting port.Ready to move to live price MB 13.9 or USD 438,0 0 0. 087117- 4551. tawanan90000@gmail.com. Price : 13.9M or USD 438,000, Person : Prajerd Naknoi, Address : THAPON, Email: tawanan90000@gmail.com, Phone : 0871174551

Business Oportunity 2 Rai Chanot, 8 Bungalows, 22 Rooms, Restaurant, Well, large Pool, Reg. Comp. since 96, incl.Parking, Shopping, Bars, Diving, walking distance. Price: 26Mio., Contact: bigasail@samart.co.th, 086 940 1860, Fax: 076 381 934

2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM 17 M B.T H B / R ENT 15 0,0 0 0T H B / MONTH. New Deluxe Patak villa 300. Quiet area. 5 bedrooms,4 kitchens,6 bathrooms.10 air cons. Good Parking. Many possibilities. Holiday rental 4 units. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

3-storey apartment on the beach 3-storey apartment with a penthouse and sala for sale. Only 100 m from Phuketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top-rated Nai-Harn Beach. 220 sqm. Freehold possible. Priced at 9 MB. Please call Alexander 080 521 0736.

Land for sale near Loch Palm At the back of the Loch Palm Golf Course, approx 510m2, partial view on the golf course. Part of a small gated community of 2 villas (+ 2 to be built soon). Next to small lake and it is guaranteed that no building can block the view, ever! It comes with a Chanote title and if buyer are interesting, we would provide complete house plans for free. Asking price is THB 6M, negotiable. 087-2664583 (English/French) or 082-4406884 (Thai).

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PROPERTY IN PHUKET PROPERTY FOR SALE SOUTH Townhouse for sale, Chalong House for sale. B5 MLN. Residential complex Ananda Garden Hill, Chalong. Closet to HomePro. 150 sq.m., 2-storey, 2 b e ds, liv ing r o o m, k itc he n, 2 balconies, 2 baths, office, carport. Fully furnished. Price : B 5,000,000, mvs97@yandex.ru, 091 805 3725

Special Sale Luxury Apartment 1-bedroom 60 sqm include furnishing in the center of Kata - sea level close to shops and sea in a charming property: with-poolsauna-parking etc; market price (4.1 mill bth) NOW 2.6 mill bth Tel: 0817888280 or mail: maurice.phuket@gmail.com

List your classified now at thephuketnews.com 3 BR LUX POOL VILLA IN NAIHARN 3 bedroom 3 bathroom, Chanote (Freehold), Land area 402.80M2 Living area 208 M2. Luxurious one-storey villa offers privacy and features your own garden and pool to enjoy the ambiance of outdoor tropical living. Fully furnished, large kitchen with built-in basin, stove, and cabinets. Private and Peaceful area. Only 9.6 MB. Contact: oliver@thurmanngroup. com, Call: 087-877-2320

Townhome Seaview Rawai 4.2M 3 Story Home/Office featuring a fully automatic Garage roller door,2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Air conditioned, Sea views, extended terraces front and back, peaceful location situated just off Viset Road Rawai making this a very unique home or office. Regretful urgent sale. Any offer will be consider. Price 4.2Million (Less than cost price one million) until end of June 2014, B4,200,000, Ranuka, mrsmum mygift@gmail.com, 0937877212

Rawai Beach View Residence One Sale 3 Luxury Apartments 1. 2 really big beds rooms big kitchen and living: 135 sqm 2. 1 bedroom 60 sqm 3. 1 bedroom 58 sqm a total of 253 sqm in the center of Kata - sea level close to the shops and sea in a charming property: with-pool-sauna-parking etc; Total market price (18.4 mill bth) NOW 13.4 mill bth Tel:0817888280 or mail: maurice.phuket@gmail.com

Building for Sale at Chalong Building near Soi Ta Ied at Chalong for Apartment, Office or Hostel. Area 350 square wah, Living area 800 square wah. Tel: 081 569 0092 K.OH, varindahostel@gmail.com Price: B25,000,000

New House For Sale Kathu Sabai Village Kathu behind Red Mountain Golf Course , 2 Bedroom , 2 Bathroom with off street parking. 42.9 Sq Wah in a small QUIET boutique estate. Full Chanote Title. CALL GIM 081 606 5772

2 bdr house for sale at Saiyan 2 bdr house for sale at Saiyan Rd, 5 minutes drive to Nai Harn beach. 2 bathrooms, a spacious living room, kitchen, small garden and car park area. Price is 4.7 million THB, Contact: Maria, 0940981977, phuketsalerent@ gmail.com

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Beachfront Luxury Apartments. Built to a high specifications by an English developer. Perfect holiday destination close to all amenities. 6 x 2 Bedroom 160m2 Apartment 2 x 2 Bedroom 320m2 Penthouses Phone; +66 (0) 91 179 4392 Email; rose@mac-estate. com Web; w w w.rawairesidencephuket.com

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.

EXCLUSIVE UNIQUE RESORT W LAND 4 separate buildings with 11 different custom maid rooms, restaurant /cafeteria in a sweet and idyllic sanctuary for the sense. Surrounded by lush green mountains and tropical forest. The Resort is an oasis of natural beauty and only a couple of minutes walking to beautiful Naiharn beach! Location Soi Naya PRICE 33.3 MB. Cotact: oliver@ thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-8772320

3-storey villa for sale New 3-storey villa in Phuket for sale. Glass elevator, pool, ocean view. 700 sqm. Close to Villa Market mall. Freehold possible. Priced at 13 MB. Contact: Mattias, Call : 090 067 3444 Email: info@progressivephuket.com

Nai Harn Baan Bua When only 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.

7th Floor Suites (Hotel) Building For Sale 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: maurice.phuket@gmail.com, Tel: 081 788 8280

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Welcome Phuket Co Ltd is a new company providing Tour Desk Services in Phuket is looking for:

Do you require up-dates/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.

EVENT/PR MANAGER Event/Pr Manager required for a well established event taking place in Phuket every December. Thai or foreign candidates considered but must have exceptional English language skills, reading, writing and speaking. Must be able to meet deadlines, work on own initiative and be a team player. gordon@asia-pacificsuperyachts.com

Russian staff needed Phuket-based company is looking for a Russian national with good command of English (and preferably Thai) language. Full time employment in line with Thai laws (non-b visa, WP). Salary starts from 30,000 THB. Please send CV and photo to opaopa543@mail.ru

HOST & SALES PERSON Lotus Medical International seeks to hire people both to host our clients coming to Thailand for surgery and for sales. Fluent English speaking and IT skills are totally essential as well as a friendly personality and a high level of empathy, customer service and motivation. Good salary available, please send your CV to info@lotusmedicalinternational.com

RECEPTIONIST & FLOOR SUPERVISOR Sanctuary is a cool,funky & unique beach resort on Koh Pha Ngan island.Great jobs for experienced receptionist & restaurant floor supervisor & cocktail bar person ( Thai National only) Contct Email: relax@ thesanctuarythailand.com, Tel: 082 171 3614

Business Development Executive We are searching for Thai nationals to fill our position as Area Business Development Executive to manage our list of customers in Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak. Applicants should be fluent in English and have previous sales experience in Horeca. Must own a vehicle for business travel within the region. Email:hr@ pin naclegastro.com

Hooters Phuket is getting ready for high season & needs beautiful, outgoing & customer service minded girls to join the team! We are a busy bar/restaurant & need girls to be chatty, confident, hard working & always smiling!

Requirements: Female Only / หญิง Age 21-35 / อายุระหว่าง 21-35 ปี Good English / สือ่ สารภาษาอังกฤษได้ดี Outgoing personality / บุคลิกภาพดี Hard working / ขยัน Fit / รูปร่างดี Have pride in appearance / มีใจรักด้านงานบริการ Aesthetically pleasing / ชืน่ ชอบความสุนทรีย์ Great Customer Service skills / มีพน้ื ฐานด้านงานบริการ Food & Beverage knowledge / มีความรูเ้ รือ่ งอาหารและเครือ่ งดืม่ Experience in F&B field / มีประการณ์ดา้ นอาหารและเครือ่ งดืม่

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Salary 30,000++ (basic & service charge) Daily Tips Staff Food Staff van If you want to be a Hooters Girl then come in store & fill out an application form or contact Peer Phone 076-349850, 076-349939 / email : Admin@hootersphuket.com

Welcome to both Thai & Non thai nationale

TOUR DESK SALES TEAM EDUCATION: University Degree LANGUAGES: Excellent command of English and Thai and sufficient written knowledge to deal with suppliers/vouchers/brochures ATTITUDE: We are looking for active and fun loving people who are keen to connect with our guests & who love to sell/ learn AGE: Roughly 23-30 years old, but if older & confident, and have interesting work experience, please apply PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN TOURISM/HOSPITALITY: Appreciated but not required IT: Must be knowledgeable with internet, basic wordprocessing such as Microsoft Office ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES: We are especially looking for one or 2 of following languages Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, French and German

WE OFFER RENUMERATION: Comensurate with experience and consisting of a fixed and commissionable part LOCATION: Various hotels in Phuket FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY: to interact with an international clientele from all over the world. Improve your spoken languages, gain in confidence and experience, grow with us RESPONSIBILITY: to act and take charge and prove yourself that you are good at sales and reap the rewards, learn to manage the administrative part of the business in addition to the hands on part STARTING DATE: November 1st 2014 or before Interested candidates are invited to send their applications by email to info@welcomephuket.com (Before October 15th 2014)

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‘Island hideaway near Phuket’ 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 host of publications & services including ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ & ‘Phuket Ticket Master’.

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

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the paradise koh yao, a contemporary 70 room boutique resort is located on koh yao noi island, a 60 minute boat trip from phuket our eco-chic environment is complemented by our ‘conscious living’ ethos of barefoot luxury philosophy – NOW complimented with the yoga and wellbeing center we are looking for superb leaders to join our dynamic team

Executive Sous Chef / Host Chef (1 position) chef personality with guest relation skills – interaction with guests, hosting chef table and assisting executive chef in menu innovations/promotions 3 - 5 years experience in equivalent property/position fluent in English language / command of German an advantage leader personality, creative with new product innovations Thai or Foreign National 25- 35 years of age

Executive Housekeeper (1 position) leading the HK team to cater to highest room/service standards expected by our discerned clientele - environmentally compatible operator, with concern to local community 3 - 5 years experience in equivalent property/position good command of English language leader personality, open to new product innovations (environmentally compatible) Thai National

comprehensive remuneration package – we are looking for the best team leaders – please send your resume with picture to

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Buy&Sell BOATS & YACHTS Yamaha Enduro Outboard 25hp 25hp Yamaha Enduro 2 stroke Outboard std shaft (not long). Like new, only used 10 hrs. Too big for my dinghy. 65000 or best offer, Art, 0949060887

WILLIAMS 325 TURBOJET for Sale GREAT DEAL!Asking price is 320,000 THB vs 991,620 THB for the new!Price is negotiable.Year 2010,Excellent condition,40 knots in 4 sec!Sunbrella covers.CALL NOW!Mob: 089 55 888 11, 320,000.00, Irina , sales@fivestarseacruises.com, 089558881

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Williams 325 Turbojet for Sale GREAT DEAL! Year 2010, excellent condition, 40 knots in 4 sec! Sunbrella covers. Price for the new is 991, 620 THB, Resale price is 550, 000 THB! CALL NOW!, Contact Irina, sales@fivestarseacruises.com, 0895588811

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

Crownline 320 LS 5 0 k t s 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. yacht@elas.si.

Class B AIS DEAL AIS DEAL by Electrical Marine Co, Ltd Has the Simrad Class B NAIS - 400 complete with GPS and VHF antenna’s that will interface with all marine system with NMEA 2000 & NMEA 0183. sales@electrical-marine.com, Price : 32,500 + VAT, Phone : +66076272177

TechWorX Marine. Service and install of Smart phone or pad controlled Marine AV and IT, Media servers systems. External antenna 3G/4G internet systems. Reliable onboard Wi-Fi. Phuket and Bangkok. Please email for info package. info@techworx.asia

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 B5 0 0,0 0 0. Call 082 414 6931, email: phil@ krabikon nect.com.

Speed boat for Sale Steppa Fiberglass 36 feet ,Centre Console two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines . Ideal for diving and tours. B950,000 info@h2osportzphuket.com Call 081 8942124, B950,000, Klaus, klaus@h2osportzphuket.com

SPEEDBOAT FOR SALE: SEATBOAT 369 sale. Year 2009, engines 2x225 hp, capacity 22 passengers, great condition, ready to run, 2 stern exits, bathroom, shower, set of new options (coach, tent anto-staining), all documents. Priced at 1.9 MB, negotiable. Call Andrey 085 368 5908.

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Bertram 505 Conver for sale 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 .

40FT Steel Cutter Sloop Ready to cruise.Centrecockpit. Safe, strong German design.New Sails, 44HP Yanmar Engine, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard. AUD$90K. 085 3780 498, yacht.an taia@gmail.com.

NEW SEALINES AVAILABLE: Orders are now open for the new range of Sealine Sports and Flybridge, both 380 and 450. For details of this exciting new range Contact: inq@sea-yss. com - www.sea-yss.com - 081 370 1995.

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.

2009 POWER CATAMARAN 45f t. 4 cabins. Volvo D - 4 IPS 30 0. Genset. Aircon. “Bose” surround. Raymarine. Low hours. Fully loaded. Fast and economical. As new. Bargain. Only 339,000 euros. Email: eddyelan@yahoo. com 089 971 0278, Eddie.

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.

22m. Indonesian Pinisi Ketch LIV Aboard For Sale Compressors and tanks also available. Please contact Joe : 087 891 8912 joe@ similan-diving-safaris.com.

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.

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com Disco-Night Club for Rent Brand new Disco-night club in Patong for rent in the center of Bangla. Fully equipped disc o 700sqm/500seats ready to start now. Best qualit y of inter ior s. Contact(English): info@phuketbesthomes.com Tel.081-892 8526

Chevi Colorado + Honda PCX FOR SALE Pick-up truck Chevrolet Colorado LTZ 2013 4x4 for sale. In use since November 2013, perfect condition. Diesel 2,8L, Full 4x4, AT, climate control, leather interior, white body. One owner, 10000km, warranty, insurance. Price 25000 USD. Black Honda PCX-150 2013 for sale. Tuned-up bike with warranty and insurance. Price 2000 USD. Call Artem 0937285960, tema_lan@mail.ru

Business for sale 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

Mercedes GL 320 Mercedes GL 320 4 Matic, 2008, 100.000 km, very good condition, no blue book, THB 2,2 mIn. 090-1432020, frohlich@gmx.net

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Electric portable cookers (2)

BOATS & YACHTS Speed Boat For Sale Steppa Fiberglass 32 feet Flybridge two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines. Ideal for diving and tours. B850,000. Call 081 894 2124.

NEW ZODIAC 420 YACHTLINE SPECIAL OFFER FROM MAX MARINE ASIA – A great sporty RIB, designed as a tender/people carrier for a larger vessel of approximately 70 feet. A smooth, fast ride guaranteed from the world’s most famous inflatable boat brand. -Hypalon tubes -Honda 50hp EFI 4 Stroke outboard -Boat cover FOR SALE AT 750,000 THB Contact Craig Murphy on 081-970-0583 Or, Paul Stamp on 08-40 60 70 20 www.maxmarine.asia.

BABY ITEMS Medela electric pump Medela electric breast pump. 1 month of use, mint condition, full box set. Original price THB6000, sell for THB3000 or nearest price.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Dog house sitter wanted Looking for a mature animal lover who has their driver licence ( to take the dogs to the beach for daily walks). Starting mid October for 1 week & again over Christmas for 10days Contact: kyle_lagunda@icloud.com

Electric portable cooker (x2). Never used still in their boxes. Smart auto temperature control, 3 cooking zones and auto switch off. Bought for 42000 THB each - selling for 22000. Can buy just one or both, Price : 22000 each , Person : Simon , Email : md@classactmedia.co.th , Phone : 0847680536

CAR FOR RENT PRICED TO SELL NISSAN UTE Nissan Navara Frontier LE 20 07 2.5.Auto with Carry boy.104,000km. Good condition.Diesel.4WD.4door. beige leather interior.Green Book. T H B 3 7 0 , 0 0 0 .C a l l 0 8 2 4 9 5 4 6 9 6 , 370,00.00THB.

CAR FOR RENT Toyota Fortuner Model 2012, Limited Edition. Full option, long term: 28,000 THB/month. Call Tik 081 737 3729 (after 6pm only). 080 718 5096 (all day), tikwill@ gmail.com

CAR FOR SALE Ford Explorer Limited 2006 4.6-liter, V-8 (Strong Powertrain), 240 horsepower, 99,000 km. Selling Price 850,000 THB. (can be negotiated)Urgent sale !

Assistant Branch Manager 20 K

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We are hiring!!!!! Both positions for our new branch in Phuket and to be part of our energetic team. Excellent commission & benefits. Email now at info@thailandpooltables.com, Price : 20000, Ying

120.000Kms/2006 one owner excellent condition, 1 class insurance, new tyres, full option, leather interior, airbag ABS Call:0819681416, Price : 250.000

Business Partner Wanted Unique business opportunity, in the high end motorcycle industry, now available. Partner wanted to expand existing profitable business. Contact 081 691 9346.

1.8 Honda Civic - 2011 P u r c h a s e d n e w, o r i g i n a l owner. Extra bass sound system. No accidents. All original manuals, 60,000KM, English/ Thai GPS/DVD player. Leather interior, Regular service, Hondacivicphuket@gmail.com, 650,0000THB.

Nissan Teana Finance available. 11 months old. 2.5l. Full Options. Contact: Bernard, Call: 086 945 2626.

BMW X5 First to see will buy 850,000 THB LPG, New air suspen call 084 054 8122, Price : 850,000

CATERING EQUIPMENT GAS B.B.Q clearance sale The B.B.Q Center. GAS B.B.Q clearance sale cheapest in Thailand. All models only 19,000 Baht. Call Khun Thip: 076 366 860, 081 597 5568

CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS New in Phuket BACKGAMMON 086 951 5511, tonivanLaak@hotmail.com

FURNITURE FINAL INVENTORY SALE DON’T MISS FURNITURE ORIENTRUGS PAINTINGS PRINTS CDs ANTIQUES DININGSET4x8 IVORY STEREO LAMPS++ CALL HEINO 076289894 AT 19/2 RAWAI VILLAS SHOWTIME9AM>EVENINGS

Four Poster bed 6’6X3’6 Four poster bed. Thai hardwood. Inc. mattress and mosquito net. 35,000 ONO, adrian@bdasia.com, 0870892084.

HOME APPLIANCES Juicer Philips juicer. large size. Hardly used, Price 2,000 ONO, adrian@bd-asia. com, 087 089 2084.

JEWELLERY /WATCHES Breitling Crosswind 18K Gold Breitling Crosswind Chronograph - 40 Diamonds - 43mm 18k Yellow Gold - Reference: K13355  nr: 1677. Pre-Owned - Purchased October 2004 from authorized Breitling dealer. Call 090 901 3601 etc.

MOVING & STORAGE We Sell Boxes & Moving Supplies: At MY STORAGE Self Storage you can buy quality moving and packing supplies like individual boxes, bubble wrap, packing tapes & knives plus secure padlocks. We also help you to move and store. Call 076 292 909.

COMPANY FOR SALE

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.

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BUY & SELL IN PHUKET PERSONAL SERVICES Lebanese Restaurant Like most Mediterranean countries, much of what the Lebanese eat is dictated by the seasons. In Lebanon, very rarely are drinks served without being accompanied by food. Soi Sansabai, Patong, Phuket 83150, Phone : Mr. Hassan - 080 086 3163 or Mr Nadu (Nader) - 083 214 8742

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Have fun learning English over the Internet--with a qualified teacher! Courses are 10 weeks long, for 4 hours each week. Courses include Independent Studies with interactive exercises and games, and Live Webinars for up to 5 students and the teacher. Only 699 baht/week! You can pay by the week! Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classes Start June 2; Adult classes Start June 16. In person registration on May 24 and 31, June 7 and 14, at 73/62 Chale Khiri, Kathu. Our Grand Opening is on May 31, from 9am to 5pm. For more information, in Thai or in English, contact Maria at 098 069 2901,Only 699 baht/week.

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SPORTING GOODS, EXERCISE Treadmill & Elliptical Trainer Moving, must sell - Nordic Track X4000 Treadmill (70,000 thb) & Vision Fitness X1500 Delux Console Elliptical Trainer (45,000 thb), 088 760 9544, mdrannan@gmail.com

CALLING THE DOG LOVERS OF PHUKET Soi Dog are looking for dog lovers in Phuket to come and spend time with our 300+ street dogs in residence at our shelter in Mai Khao, North Phuket. We need volunteers to help socialise and walk our dogs - as this is fundamental in preparing our lovely dogs for adoption in Phuket and around the world. Whether you can spare one day a week or can come every day, we would love to have you help our dogs. Volunteering at Soi Dog is an amazing experience and may well change your life. For more details, please email Diana at volunteering@soidog-foundation.org

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A howling good time to catch ‘wolf of the Sea’ CAST AWAY

H I ONC E AGA I N M Y fellow Ofshinadoes, With the continuing inclement weather our trips to sea have been spasmodic to say the least, so in this month’s article I thought I would write about our favorite sports fish, “the wolf of the sea”, the Sailfish. Apart from the occasional visit by a marauding cousin, the Marlin, the Sailfish is the most sought-after prize patrolling our waters and needs all the concentration a fisherman can muster to catch, as this speedster of the deep can reach 60MPH and turn on a sixpence. Their color is dark to silver gray but watch closely when you land one, as they change color possibly 3 or 4 times as we hold up our prize, before releasing back to the depths. Growing very quickly, birth to nearly full size in only a year, these potentially 3m x 100kg fish give the angler the best photo opportunity he or she will ever get as the Sailfish when hooked, is a notoriously powerful and acrobatic fighter. Locally, feeding mostly on our ever diminishing stocks of squid, to view them in action against a “bait ball” of small fish is something to behold. The “Sails” circle the bait ball, compressing it and forcing it to the surface at which time they take it in turn to attack the swarm with their bills, stunning the little fish then turning 180 degrees, in their own length, at high speed, to pick up the injured remnants of the ball. The water is boiling with jumping Sails, shoals of the bait jumping for their lives and all the time Frigate birds are streaking past you, often at arm’s length, to picking off the jumping fry. It’s like watching orchestrated mayhem and a

site to behold. On days like this I realize what fishing’s all about, yes catching is the basic principal but when it comes down to it, seeing sites as I have witnessed, a 500+ strong pods of Dolphins, a Killer Whale and many other magical moments – That’s why we call it fishing and “not” catching. This month’s pirate joke, and they’re getting worse. What’s a pirate’s favorite letter? You’d think it’d be the RRR... But they love the C. And finally, Exotic Fishing Thailand is holding the charity event I told you about last month on November the 25th 8am till 6pm. The entry fee for the event will be B5,500 (B5,000 to charity). Anyone entering the event is invited to fish at EFT the day before at a reduced price of B4000 fishing 8am to 7pm. This will give competitors a good opportunity to work on some strategies for the event or just enjoy EFT at a reduced rate. Trophies and prizes will be awarded. There will be a pre-competition meeting at 7.30am before the main event “Nov 25” and a free BBQ after the competition with prizes awarded at this time. The tournament will be in support of Make-A-Wish and EFT will donate B5,000 off the main event entry fee to this worthy cause and guarantee a minimum donation of B60,000. If any of our readers are interested in participating in this worthwhile venture please contact Mike at Exotic Fishing Thailand. Tight linesJimmy www.fishinginphuket.com

Donaldson leads EU to sweet Ryder win GOLF

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amie Donaldson was left reflecting on a “dream” Ryder Cup debut after starring in Europe’s victory. The 38-year-old Welshman rounded off an impressive three days at Scotland’s Gleneagles course when he clinched the singles point that sealed the team’s latest win over the United States. Donaldson’s brilliant pitch to the 15th green led to a concession from his American opponent Keegan Bradley. Donaldson beat Bradley 4 and 3, having partnered England’s Lee Westwood to two foursomes victories on Friday and Saturday. “It was pretty special, the fact it came down to me, you dream of these things,” he said. “But what is more important is that the team won. “Everyone played pretty well and we had a fantastic captain who was inspirational and that was enough to win the cup back. “It’s been more than I expected, it’s been amazing,” Donaldson added. “You imagine what it is going to be like in the Ryder Cup but when it comes down to it it was bigger and

Jamie Donaldson of Wales celebrates on the 15th green after retaining the cup for Team Europe. AFP better. There is nothing like it. It is the biggest and best experience of golf you will ever have. “There was so many people it was like playing in a football stadium every hole.” Donaldson, asked if the enormity of his achievement

had sunk in, said: “No. I’ll just put my feet up and spend some time with the kids now, and enjoy what has been an awesome success.” Back injuries hampered Donaldson’s early years as a professional before he won the Irish Open in 2012.

Donaldson, however, only qualified for the European Ryder Cup team by winning the Czech Open in August. His brilliant approach shot to defeat Bradley on Sunday has assured Donaldson of a place in Ryder Cup history, but he remains eager to take part in future editions. “I’ve got to play really well but hopefully that is the case. I’d been wanting this for so long. You don’t want to miss one of these in a hurry,” he said. “But it is brutally hard just to get into the team, before you’ve even teed it up. I played as well as I could for a year and scraped in by one event. “It has been an immense week but you can’t imagine what it is going to be like until you stand on that first tee,” he added. However, Donaldson was quick to join the chorus of praise for European captain Paul McGinley. “After a long week the most important thing was the team won and we just had a great time. It was awesome team spirit all week. “Paul was brilliant -- inspirational captaincy. At the end of the day we did enough to win, and that was the important thing.” AFP

Hawks sweep down on Swans for title AUSSIE RULES MELBOUR NE SIDE Hawthorn smashed the Sydney Swans by 63 points in the Australian Football League grand final to win their 12th premiership in Melbourne on Saturday. The Hawks blew away Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge was named the best the Swans 21.11 (137) to 11.8 player on the ground. (74) to win back-to-back AFL

titles before almost 100,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Hawthorn beat Fremantle in last year’s grand final by 15 points. The Hawks also became the first team since Brisbane in 2001-03 to win three consecutive flags. Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge, playing in his 250th game, was named the Norm

Smith Medal winner as the best player on the ground. Swans star Lance Franklin, who switched from Hawthorn to Sydney this year, kicked four goals after being the focus of attention in the lead-up to the season decider. Two -t i me Brow n low Medallist Adam Goodes was prominent for the Swans and kicked two goals in what could be his retirement match. AFP

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Phuket Super Six League: Season 8, Round 6 DIVISION 1

Daohang 2-2 Phuket Condos & Homesr

Irish Times 2-7 Shakers FC

The King FC 2-3 TT Boys

Daohang 2-2 Phuket Condos & Homes

DIVISION 3

Black Dragon FC 5-2Phuket Serenity Villas

The King FC 2-3 TT Boys

DIVISION 2

Graceland 1-1 Thailand Weightloss

Phuket Condos & Homes B 2-1 Pheun See Club

TEFL Campus 7-1 Andaman FC

Big One FC 4-4 IFC

Shambala FC – Coral United (postponed)

British International School Phuket’s Cruzeiro Academy did well for their first Phuket International Soccer Tournament.

Phuket’s Brazilian academy squads in Intl tournament FOOTBALL

BISP U-12 scorers

Micah Duchowny – 04 Joseph Hunter – 03 Leo Lindstedt – 02 Kota Masuda – 01 Phuripat Wattno (Pooh) – 01 Jirayuth Sutthlkut (Golf) – 01 Suttirak Taksin (Fast) – 01

ritish International School Phuket (BISP) Cr uzeiro Football Academy U12 and U14 teams impressed in the 2nd Annual National Youth Soccer Tournament organised by Phuket Soccer Schools (PSS), held on September 27 and 28. The U12s took third place, while the U14 team came an impressive second. Congratulations all!The format of the tournament was in a divisional form for each age group and the tournament ran from 9am – 2pm both days. The scoring system used was: 4 points for a win, 2 points for a draw/tie and 1 point for a loss. A total of 31 teams from throughout Thailand par-

BISP U-14 scorers

Kritsapat Inawang (Tam Jai) – 05

Rohan Sirian Sachin Samuel Danny Pedroni Oliver Varnier

The Under-14 squad finished 2nd in their division. ticipated in the tournament: Arsenal Soccer Schools – BKK x 4 teams BISP Cruzeiro Football Academy – Phuket x 2 teams CCYP Phuket x 4 Teams Darasamut – Phuket x 4 teams FC Bangkok x 3 teams

iPlay – BKK x 3 Teams KSSA – Samui x 1 team Planet Football – Pattaya x 3 teams Phuket Soccer Schools x 3 teams Samui United x 2 teams Youth Football Home – Phuket x 2 teams

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This year PSS introduced an MVP award for each age group. The winners of each division received gold medals plus a trophy. The runners-up of each division won silver medals plus crystal. The third place of each division won bronze medals plus plate. The remaining players from all teams placed outside of the top 3 positions all received tournament medals.

TEFL Campus (white) move to 2nd spot on the table after a big 7-1 win against Andaman FC in division 03.

SUPER SIX SOCCER Division 1

Team

GD Pts

6 7 8

Phuket Condos & Homes Pita Bar Phuketeers Shakers FC Daohang FC TT Boys Irish Times The King FC Two Chefs

5 5 6 5 6 4 5 4

4 4 4 3 2 1 1 0

1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

0 1 2 1 4 3 4 4

17 21 19 24 13 11 5 5

12 12 3 13 -12 -6 -14 -8

13 12 12 10 6 3 3 0

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Phuket Condos & Homes B Republic Talon FC Blue Horizon Pheun See Club Gang Junior IFC Big One FC

6 5 5 6 6 6 6 6

4 4 3 3 3 1 0 0

1 0 2 2 1 1 2 1

1 1 0 1 2 4 4 5

13 17 18 13 14 14 14 10

6 6 7 5 2 -7 -7 -12

13 12 11 11 10 4 2 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Black Dragon FC TEFL Campus Thailand Weightloss Phuket Serenity Villas Shambala FC Coral United Andaman FC Graceland

6 6 6 6 5 4 6 5

4 4 3 3 2 2 1 0

1 0 2 0 1 0 0 2

1 2 1 3 2 2 5 3

18 20 17 20 19 11 10 10

7 5 11 -5 4 -1 -15 -6

13 12 11 9 7 6 3 2

1 2 3 4 5

Division 2

Division 3

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: Congratulations to Thailand’s National Futsal squad, who won their 10th AFF Futsal Championship in as many appearances. The War Elephants dominated contenders Australia in the final on September 27, winning 6-0. Vietnam won the Bronze medal, beating Indonesia 5-3.

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Ronins bitten by Port Lions in friendly rut FOOTBALL Steven Layne editor3@classactmedia.co.th

si ng le f i r s t- h a l f goal, by defender Nantachot Pona, was enough for Thai Premier League’s Singhtarua FC to come out winners in Saturday night’s (September 27) friendly match with Phuket FC. Played in front of several hundred die-hard fans at Surakul Stadium, the friendly match was to be the last formal warm-up exerise before both professional Thai leagues restart next week. Both the elite TPL and Yamaha League One – the former of which Singhtarua FC, also known as Thai Port FC or the Port Lions sit in 10th of 20 teams, and the latter of which Phuket FC are in 13th of 18 teams – have been on a month-long break to accommodate the Asian Games taking place in South Korea. T he referees delayed whistle denied Phuket FC a spectacular midfield range goal in the first half, which ended with the three officials

VALUABLE LESSON: Despite a dedicated attacking front in the second half, Phuket FC were unable to beat Thai Port’s composed defense. Phuket now prepare for Khon Kaen. staging a “walk out” after players from both teams protested a questionable red card to the visitors. Nonetheless, a new referee and linesmen stepped up to do all the whistling and waving in the second half, which though was dominated by Phuket FC attacking, saw no goals scored by either side.

Both sides shook hands at the final whistle, and now look forward to their respective league matches on October 4. Phu ket FC t ravevl to Isarn to take on YL1’s 17th place Khon Kaen FC, while Singhtarua will host Ratchaburi Mitrpol FC, 5th place in the TPL. Phuket FC’s next and pen-

ultimate home league match of the season will be on October 12 vs Siam Navy FC. Class Act Media are proud media partners with Phuket FC.

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BISP teacher goes for gold in Asian Masters Athletics ATHLETICS LAST WEEK, BISP PRImary teacher Michele Hossack travelled to Kitakami, in Iwate prefecture in the north of Japan, to take part in the 18th Asian Masters Athletics Championships. These championships, which are held every two years, are the major athletic sporting event for master athletes in Asia. In 2014 almost 3000 athletes from 19 different Asian countries participated. This is the first time the championships have been opened to non-Asian athletes, and five non-Asians competed representing Australia, Russia, Norway, Turkey and the United States. Michele competed in four events, the maximum number allowed, and achieved one first place and three second places. However, as no medals were presented to non-Asian athletes, Michele had to make do with a certificate recording her time in each event. Michele broke the Championship record in her best event, the 300m hurdles and very narrowly lost the 80m hurdles by 200ths of a second

BISP Primary teacher Michele Hossack on track. to the top Japanese hurdler. The oldest athlete competing was a 104-year-old Japanese man and many more athletes were in their 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. The city of Kitakami turned out in force to cheer on the athletes at the world class sporting complex and the local school children had obviously been busy for weeks hand painting flags welcoming all the different nations participating. For more information, contact Michele Hossack: mhossack@ bisphuket.ac.th

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VS Phuket’s Brazilian Ney Fabiono (left) was marked closely by Thai Port’s South Korean defender Lee Sangho.

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Diego Costa (left) and Willian (right) secured Chelsea’s winining goals. Photo: AFP / Justin Tallis

Chelsea thrash Villa, while Southampton edge QPR FOOTBALL Tom Williams

remier League leaders Chelsea conserved their three-point advantage by beating Aston Villa 3-0 on Saturday, while Southampton defeated Queens Park Rangers 2-1. Havi ng d raw n 1-1 at champions Manchester City last weekend, Chelsea continued their unbeaten start to the season with a straightforward win over Villa at Stamford Bridge. Willian set up Brazilian countryman Oscar to steer home Chelsea’s opener in the seventh minute before Diego Costa scored his eighth goal in six Premier League games with a glancing header. Costa also played a role in Chelsea’s third goal with a right-foot drive that Brad Guzan could only push straight at Villa defender Aly Cissokho, enabling Willian to stab home from close range. “Even during the period the game was 1-0, when it could be open, it was always closed because we controlled

the game,” said Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. “The result was a consequence of our dominance.” Southampton remain Chelsea’s closest rivals after winning 2-1 at home to Queens Park Rangers, with Ryan Bertrand and Graziano Pelle finding the net either side of a Charlie Austin effort. Meanwhile, champions Manchester City withstood a fightback by Hull City to record a 4-2 win at the KC Stadium that saw them climb to third. With Willy Caballero preferred to Joe Hart in goal by City manager Manuel Pellegrini, the visitors went 2-0 up through a hooked finish from Sergio Aguero and a fine 22-yard strike by Edin Dzeko. However, a pair of blunders by City’s new centreback Eliaquim Mangala allowed Hull back into the game. The France international headed Liam Rosenior’s cross into his own net in the 21st minute and then conceded a penalty with a high boot on Abel Hernandez, who converted from 12 yards to level the scores.

But after Yaya Toure had hit the post, David Silva released Dzeko to restore City’s lead in the the 68th minute before substitute Frank Lampard side-footed in his fourth goal in three games late on. A close-range strike 16 minutes from time by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain earned Arsenal a 1-1 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby. Arsenal lost Mikel Arteta and Aaron Ramsey to injur y before half-time and then saw Nacer Chadli give Tottenham a 56th-minute lead. But Oxlade-Chamberlain crashed home from Santi Cazorla’s low cross to earn Arsenal a draw that left Arsene Wenger’s side in fourth place and Spurs eighth. “I’m frustrated because of the possession we had and the effort the players put in, and I’m frustrated with our set-pieces,” Wenger told Sky Sports. “But we showed good spirit and determination.” Earlier, Everton captain Phil Jagielka scored a sensational 92nd-minute equaliser to earn his team a 1-1 draw against derby rivals Liverpool at Anfield.

Steven Gerrard had put Liverpool ahead with a second-half free-kick, but he was upstaged in injury time when his former England colleague Jagielka drove an exquisite half-volley into the top-right corner from 25 yards. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers, whose side are without a win in three league games, said: “We were clearly the dominant side in the game, but sometimes you don’t get what you deserve in football.” Quick-fire second-half goals from Fraizer Campbell and Mile Jedinak gave Crystal Palace a comfortable 2-0 win at home to Leicester City, while Angel Rangel was sent off for two yellow cards as Swansea City drew 0-0 at Sunderland. AFP

PREVIOUS RESULTS: Sunday 29th September 2014

Stoke

1 - 0

Newcastle

Saturday 28th September 2014

West Brom

4 - 0

Burnley

Monday 27th September 2014

Liverpool 1 - 1 Chelsea 3 - 0 Crystal Palace 2 - 0 Hull 2 - 4 Man Utd 2 - 1 Southampton 2 - 1 Sunderland 0 - 0 Arsenal 1 - 1

Everton Aston Villa Leicester Man City West Ham QPR Swansea Tottenham

English Premier League 2014 - 2015 Team

MP W

Pts

Chelsea

Southampton

Man City

Arsenal

Swansea

Aston Villa

-3

Man Utd

Tottenham

Crystal Palace

10 10

West Brom

Stoke

Leicester

-1

West Ham

10 10

Liverpool

-1

Everton

12 14

-2

Hull

-2

Sunderland

-1

QPR

-9

Newcastle

-7

Burnley

-7

FOOTBALL FIXTURES Southampton v Sunderland

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