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Playful baby elephant Nang Chok has her microchip scanned by Phuket Provincial Livestock officials.

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POLICE SEIZE BABY ELEPHANT ‘NANG CHOK’ FROM BEACH TOUT, LINE UP EXIT STRATEGY TO PLACE HER IN SAFE HAVEN Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

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ivestock officials together with Cherng Talay Police have seized a baby female elephant recently seen paraded along Surin and Bang Tao beaches by a mahout, touting for Phuket tourists to pay to have their photos taken with the infant pachyderm and to play with.

The elephant, 6-year-old “Nang Chok”, was taken into protective

custody at Bang Tao Beach, Cherng Talay, on Monday afternoon (Aug 1).

Her registered owner, Boonchu Rattanadilok Na Phuket, is now facing charges of smuggling Nang Chok into Phuket.

“The microchip implanted in the elephant confirmed her identity and origin,” said Surajit Witchuwan of the Phuket Provincial Livestock Office.

“The elephant is a female called ‘Nang Chok’. She is 6 years old. She was born in Surin province (in Isan)

and microchipped and officially registered in Tak province,” he told The Phuket News.

Mr Surajit estimated Nang Chok to be valued at about B1.4 million.

“She was transferred to Phang Nga province, then moved to Phuket without permission,” he said.

“We will hold Nang Chok for 30 days until a suitable location has been chosen, where we will send her,” Mr Surajit said.

“In that 30 days, we will look for

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other suspects who have been seen touting baby elephants in Phuket.

We are aware of reports of touts with baby elephants seen in Patong and at Tritrang (south of Patong).

“We have evidence confirming that Nang Chok is the one seen on Bang Tao and Surin beaches, but I am not sure if she is the same elephant that was seen in Patong and at Tritrang,” he said.

“But if we do find other touts with baby elephants during the 30 days,...

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Boonchu admitted to the charge of moving an elephant without permission. Photo: Phuket Livestock Office

Officials on lookout for elephant touts Continued from page 1 ...they will obviously be different baby elephants,” he added.

“Police are continuing to question Boonchu for extra information,” Mr Surajit said.

“He has already admitted to the charge of moving an elephant without permission,” he said.

Officials moved in and seized Nang Chok after tourists reported seeing a mahout using her as a tourist attraction at various beaches along Phuket’s west coast, most recently Surin and Bang Tao. The mahout, who was said to be of Asian nationality and carried a bag of fruit with him as he walked along the beach with the elephant, asked tourists to buy the fruit which they could then feed to the elephant.

The Phuket News were first made aware of a mahout and his elephant about three weeks ago when they were spotted on Patong Beach.

When Patong Police were

contacted by The Phuket News at that time they said that they were unaware of such incidents and that they had not seen or been able to find a mahout with an elephant in their area.

“The beaches of Phuket are not ideal places for a wild elephant to be,” Mr Surajit said.

“They should be in a nature park, such as the one currently under construction,” he added.

The Elephant Nature Park (ENP) Phuket, a welfare park to provide care for elephants injured or retired from working in Phuket’s tourism industry, was announced earlier this year as scheduled to open in Thalang this month.

A sibling venture to the ENP projects in Chiang Mai, Kanchanaburi, Surin and Cambodia, ENP Phuket will be located near the Khao Phra Thaew Wildlife Sanctuary, on 70 rai donated

by Montree Todtan, former owner of At Hill Adventure Park in Chalong.

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he ongoing dispute between the Phuket sea gypsies in Rawai and claims to land in their village must be resolved now before the same dispute rears its head at other sea gypsy villages in Phuket, National Reform Steering Assembly (NSRA) officials were told last week.

“If we do nothing now, in 10 years Phuket will still have this problem and the sea gypsies’ livelihood will not improve. If we solve the land issues, other issues will be easy to tackle,” Phuket Vice Governor Prajiad Aksornthammakul told the NRSA Committee on Social Reform members at a meeting at Provincial Hall last Friday (July 29).

The committee officials, led by Chairman Anothai Ritpanyawong, were in Phuket to hear the latest status of the ongoing dispute involving claims by Baron World Trade Co Ltd and 13 other individuals to land at the sea gypsy village on the Rawai seafront.

Among the many people present at the meeting were Preeda Kongpan of the Committee for Sea Gypsy Problem Integrating Solution and Baron World Trade Co Ltd representative Chatri Mardsatul.

“There are five sea gypsy communities in Phuket – at Hinlukdiew, Leam La, Sapam and Laem Tukkae and Rawai – and they all face different

NRSA Committee on Social Reform Chairman Anothai Ritpanyawong said he supported the proposal for the government to buy the land for Rawai sea gypsy villagers. Photo: PR Dept issues in their areas,” V/Gov Prajiad said.

Speaking specifically about the sea gypsies at Rawai, V/G Prajiad explained, “The land that the Rawai sea gypsies are living on is claimed by many people. This land issue has been discussed in court.

In some cases, the court has already ruled against the villagers, while other cases are still being heard.

However, he added, “Besides the land issue, villagers are also facing other problems, such as they have to pay higher rates than other areas for electricity. The villagers need to be the rightful owner of the land they live on and need public utilities in place.

“Right now, we cannot help them with their living

condition issues because of the problem with the land ownership,” he said.

“We have proposed that the central government buy 20 rai of land from the people whose claims to the land are upheld as one possible solution to the problem, and suggested to develop the area into a community for sea gypsies,” V/Gov Prajiad added.

“After many meetings, the people who claim the land agreed to sell ‘their’ land (sic) to the government for more than B90 million.

“If we decide to develop the area with public utilities, we will need a total budget of more than B250mn for this,” he said.

NSRA Committee Chairman Mr Anothai said, “I am

in favour of the proposal for the central government to buy the land to settle the land dispute and pay the rightful owners of the land. I have already proposed this idea to the committee once, which they all favoured.

“I will bring all the information from this meeting today back to my next meeting with them. I think it will take too long to wait for the investigation into the land ownership, so we must work on both projects (buying the land and installing public utilities) at the same time,” he added.

“Regarding the specific dispute with Baron World Trade Co Ltd, we will have to discuss this again at a later date.”

Jungceylon ‘closed’ areas re-open THE PORT AREA PLAZA at Jungceylon shopping mall in Patong re-opened to the public on Wednesday (Aug 3) after officials conducted a final inspection led by Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada. The team, along with representatives from Jungceylon management, inspected the repair works carried out on support pillars that showed signs of crumbling early last month.

After the inspection, Governor Chamroen assured that

the area is safe and that the pillars had been strengthened and repaired appropriately.

Slilla Svetsreni, Senior Public Relations Manager at Jungceylon, told The Phuket News, “Many vendors are in the area today to clean their shops and by Sunday all 10 restaurants will be open.”

Provincial Public Works Chief Mr Thawee assured that engineers will continue to monitor the area closely.

“Although the area is open, it will remain under close watch

The Port area at Jungceylon re-opened this week. for 30 days and engineers will check the condition of the repaired area to make sure that it is safe and secure,” he said.

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olice say they have identified one of five men who allegedly kidnapped a Myanmar man in Phuket Town and extorted B120,000 from him before releasing him near Wat Naka.

Maung Moe, a 40-year-old Myanmar national who also goes by the name “Oalek”, filed a complaint at Phuket City Police Station on Monday (Aug 1). He was accompanied by his employer, named by police only as “Mr Sombat” (not his real name), age 42.

Mr Maung Moe told police that four men who claimed to be part of a “special task force targeting illegal migrants” forced him into a black Toyota Vigo pickup truck in front of Phuket Community Hall on Narisorn Rd on July 28.

Once he was in the pickup truck, the men seized his Siam Commercial Bank ATM card and his mobile phone, Mr Maung Moe said.

“He said they stopped and waited on Surin Rd for more than 30 minutes for another vehicle,” reported Capt Kraisorn Phakaree of the Phuket City Police.

While waiting, the men demanded B200,000 from Maung Moe. If he did not pay, the men said they would arrest him for performing work not defined in his work permit, he added.

While Mr Maung Moe was attempting to convince his abductors that he was unable to pay the ransom, a Toyota

Myanmar national Maung Moe allegedly lost B120,000 in the shakedown by the ‘anti-illegal immigrant task force’.

Vios arrived. “Mr Maung Moe said that the driver, who he said was a middle-aged man whom the men called ‘Palad’, stepped out of the car and searched him before taking him into his vehicle,” Capt Kraisorn reported.

“He said they took him to a PTT petrol station on Chao Fa West Rd and asked for his PIN number to withdraw cash from an ATM,” Capt Kraisorn said.

“I felt threatened by them and frightened for my family’s safety,” Mr Maung Moe told police. “At one point the driver called someone on his phone and said that the team had arrested one Myanmar migrant and asked how long the sentence would be ‘for this one’,” he said.

The man dubbed “Palad” escorted Mr Maung Moe to the ATM and withdrew B120,000 from Mr Maung’s account through six separate transactions, Mr Maung Moe said.

“He could not withdraw

any more money because he had reached the limit,” he added.

However, Mr Maung Moe reportedly still had about B500,000 left in the account, police confirmed.

“They let me go and dropped me off near the fresh market in front of Wat Naka.

They threatened me not to report the incident to police,” Mr Maung Moe said, adding that he was reporting it to the police at the behest of his employer “Mr Sombat”.

Capt Kraisorn told The Phuket News, “Although Mr Maung could not remember the licence plates of either of the two vehicles, we were able to get an image from the ATM’s CCTV showing the suspect who escorted Mr Maung to the ATM. “We have identified this suspect, but we cannot reveal his name or position to the public because it might affect our investigation,” Capt Kraisorn said.

Boy, 3, found dead in ditch THE BODY OF A 3-YEARold toddler was found in a rain-filled roadside ditch at a construction site in Kamala on July 28.

Lt Col Somnuek Damkaew of the Kamala Police was alerted by Kamala rescue workers at 2pm that they had discovered the body of a young boy in a small ditch behind Phuket FantaSea. On arrival at the scene, where a new access road is under construction behind the tourist attraction, police saw one backhoe parked above the rain-filled ditch.

A rope with danger signs and traffic cones were placed around the ditch.

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The ditch had been cordoned off with cones and ropes. please be careful, road is under construction”.

Lt Col Somnuek said, “The boy, Weerapol Thasida, had been dead for at least one hour before his body was discovered

by Chatchai Srikhan, 29, (the construction site foreman) who drove past the pool and noticed a hand poking out from

the water.

“Mr Chatchai stopped to check, and when he realised it was a body he called for help,” he said.

“We assume that the child was playing at this area and accidentally fell into the pool which was about 1.5 metres deep,” he added.

Parents Boonsom Chanrangsi, 40, and Thongla Thasida, 45, were devastated by the news of Weerapol’s death, at just 3 years 11 months of age. “They both fainted when they saw the body,” said Lt Col Somnuek.

Weerapol’s body was taken to Patong Hospital for doctors to confirm the time and cause of death.

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Death of man at Kata Beach baffles police MYSTERY SURROUNDS the death of a Chinese tourist who was found unconscious on rocks off Kata beach on July 26, with police stating that the body has been sent to Songkhla for autopsy.

Police were notified of the incident at 2pm that day, reporting that a 70-year-old Chinese tourist had died after being swept onto rocks by strong waves at Kata Beach, but by the time police arrived with Ruamjai rescue workers, the man, identified as Su Fuhai from Beijing, was unresponsive on the beach.

It was stated in the police report that attempts were made to revive Mr Su, but he remained unresponsive.

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huket has more unhappy people than anywhere else in Southern Thailand, and the world is about to officially report it, according a recent survey conducted by the Prince of Songkla University (PSU).

As part of its ongoing series of regular surveys, the PSU’s Academic Outreach Centre (AOC) in Hat Yai conducted its very first “Happiness of the Communities” survey for Southern Thailand in June.

The results have been forwarded to the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) for inclusion in the global World Happiness Report update for 2016.

T he AOC p ol l re su lt showed that residents of Satun, south of Phuket, as the happiest people in the South, while residents in global tourism destination Phuket rated the least happy of all 14 southern provinces.

People living in Satun recorded an overall index score of 3.2595, compared with Phuket’s

Phuket ranked the 'least happy' of all 14 provinces in Southern Thailand, according to the poll conducted by the PSU. Image: PSU Academic Outreach Centre measly 2.9850, far below the average for the region: 3.1247.

According the results posted, the eight “happiest” provinces, in descending order, are: Satun, Songkla, Patthalung, Phang Nga, Narathiwat, Chumphon, Pattani and Surat Thani.

At the bottom, ranking above Phuket, are Nakhon Sri Thammarat and Ranong.

Even st r ife-tor n Yala scored higher, ranking 11th on the index, one place below Krabi.

In ages, the happiest people

are aged 26-29, while children under 12 are the least happy.

In employment, people who work for the government are the happiest, while housekeepers say they are the least happy.

The poll results have been submitted for inclusion in the World Happiness Report 2016, which currently ranks Thailand at number 33 of 156 countries ranked in terms of happiness, one place below France but one place above Saudi Arabia.

According to the global

report, Denmark is the happiest place on Earth, while Burundian people are the least happy on the planet. Second from bottom is Syria.

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) was commissioned

by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 2012 to mobilise scientific and technical expertise from academia, civil society, and the private sector to support practical problem solving for sustainable development at local, national, and global scales.

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Wildlife animal abuse can be reported to the Khao Phra Thaew Non-Hunting Area Office in Thalang. Photo: Google Maps

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After seeing the story about the baby elephant Nang Chok being taken into custody from a tout at bang Tao Beach this week, I was wondering, if someone wants to report an animal being tied up, a

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The Khao Phra Thaew NonHunting Area Office in Thalang is responsible for the welfare of wildlife animals in Phuket and neighbouring provinces.

To report any suspected wildlife abuse, from suspected illegal use of elephants to protected species being exploited,

please call me at 089-8737749.

Please feel free to call at any time, but if the case is not an emergency please try to call within normal office hours.

I can speak some basic English, but it would be best to ask a native Thai-speaker to call me on your behalf to make sure I can understand clearly what the report is.

– Piyawat Sukon, chief of the Khao Phra Thaew Non-Hunting Area Office in Thalang

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huket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada on Tuesday (Aug 2) presided over an open forum for people to express their opinions and ask questions about the constitutional referendum to be held on Sunday (Aug 7).

Also present at the forum, held at the Phuket Rajabhat University meeting hall, were Vice Governor Prajiad Aksornthammakul, Vice Governor Chokdee Amornwat and Election Commission Phuket office (PEC) Director Kittipong Thiengkunakrit, along with politicians, local officials, students and others.

“Today’s forum is for everyone to express their opinions and raise their concerns with the panel led by scholars from the Prince of Songkla and Rajabhat universities, who are here to answer your questions,” Gov Chamroen explained to those present at the forum.

“I believe that in order to vote in the referendum people have to base their opinions on knowledge and understanding of our constitution. We must understand that our country is moving forward with stability.

“For those who loves democracy, I believe it is our responsibility to decide the fate of our country. It is up to you whether you agree or disagree with the questions asked in the referendum, so go to the voting booth on Sunday and exercise your right,” he said.

Mr Kittipong explained, “The PEC decided to hold the forum today to bring people together and discuss additional questions before they vote on Sunday.

“We want to give people, both those who agree and disagree with the proposals asked in the referendum, the

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Election Commission Phuket office Director Kittipong Thiengkunakrit organised the open forum so that voters would be better informed of the choices at stake. Photo: PR Dept opportunity to express their points of view and share their thoughts on this.

“We also want to encourage people to exercise their right to vote. Today, they will leave with the right information about our the constitution and the referendum, and they will have answers to any questions they may have about either,” Mr Kittipong added.

Gov Chamroen assured that all people involved in co-ordinating the referendum in Phuket were ready to play their part on Sunday.

“We are 100 per cent ready for the referendum,” he said.

“Officials in all three districts are prepared to handle the number of people who will turn out at the voting booths, and to provide maximum security in those areas and for the voters.

Gov Chamroen noted that the government was hoping for 80% voter turnout in the referendum.

“This expectation is quite high, but I think Phuket can do it,” he said.

After the for um, Gov Cham roen of f iciated i n “launching” 17 sound trucks to head out to all 17 subdistricts across Phuket to encourage people to vote on Sunday.

The referendum on August 7 will ask two questions. The first will ask whether voters accept or reject the draft constitution; the second question will ask voters whether they accept or reject allowing the National Council for Peace and Order to select all 250 members of the Senate, who will be able to vote with elected MPs to choose the prime minister.

In line with Thai election law, the referendum will incur a nationwide ban on alcohol sales at shops, bars, restaurants and hotels on Sunday.

“Shops and restaurants are banned from selling alcohol from 6pm on August 6 (Saturday) to midnight on

August 7 (Sunday),” Phuket Provincial Police Commander Col Teeraphol Thipjaroen told The Phuket News.

Hotels are included in the alcohol ban, Col Teeraphol confirmed.

TH E M A N ACCUSED of shooting another man four times in a car park near Bangla Rd in Patong last week has surrendered to police. Thanaphol Phatkaew, 34, presented himself at Patong Police Station at 3:30pm that same day, July 27, and handed in a 9mm Glock handgun used in the shooting.

Thanapol was wanted by police for shooting Sayan Padungsap, 35, in a fit of rage at the car park at about 3:30am that day. Several vehicles were struck by bullets in the shooting.

Mr Sayan sustained gunshot wounds to his abdomen, hip, left foot and lower left leg. At last report he was recovering at Vachira Phuket

Hospital in Phuket Town.

“Sayan and Thanaphol were embroiled in an argument in the parking lot, where Thanaphol shot Sayan four times before fleeing the scene in his pickup truck,” said Lt Col Somsak Thongkleang of the Patong Police.

“Thanaphol was a tout on Bangla Rd, and he and Sayan knew each other,” Col Somsak said.

“We agreed to meet at the car park to settle a dispute… Sayan used abusive language toward me and called my parents names,” Thanaphol told police.

Thanaphol was charged with attempted murder, carrying and firing a firearm in a public place.

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Task force nets four for working illegally AN ELITE UNIT OF OFficials tasked with arresting foreigners found working illegally in Phuket arrested four foreigners last week.

Two of the men were arrested leading a tour at Chalong Pier, while the other two were caught working as “pre-wedding” photographers in Phuket Town.

Kun Put, 24, of Myanmar, and Saingyong Saechen, 24, were arrested at Chalong Pier on July 27.

“They were arrested after officials checked Chalong Pier area at 11:30am and found them leading a tour group,” reported Phuket Labour Office Chief Suthipong Saisakares.

Kun Put was allegedly working illegally as a tour guide and working without a permit for tour company Freedom Phuket Co Ltd, Mr

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Chinese national Wen Yong, 29, was caught taking a photo shoot on Thalang Rd. Suthipong explained.

Saingyong was working for Bing Diving, Mr Suthipong said, but officials reportedly were unable to confirm his nationality.

That same day, the task force arrested Chinese nationals Zheng Hongrong, 26, and Wen Yong, 29, in Phuket Town, for working as hired photographers.

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Wet road blamed after BMW slams streetlight THE DRIVER OF A BMW sedan said he lost control of his car due to the rain-soaked road in the early hours of Tuesday morning (Aug 2), causing his car to slam sideways into a roadside streetlight.

Capt Kraisorn Boonprasop of the Thalang Police was notified of the accident, near the Tha Ruea Shrine on Thepkrasattri Rd south of the Heroines Monument, at 2:30am.

Police arrived with Kusoldharm rescue workers to find a BMW that had struck a roadside streetlight sideways.

The driver, Pichet Thongtongkaew, 30, suffered a minor head injury.

Of his two passengers, Pichet Nualchuay, 33, suffered a broken left leg and Thanawit Salam, 21, suffered only minor injuries.

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Police have yet to reveal whether the driver, Mr Pichet, 30, will face charges for the early-morning accident. said it was raining while they were heading to Phuket Town,” said Capt Kraisorn.

“When they reached the curve (in front of the Tha Ruea Shrine), he lost control of the vehicle and crashed,” he said.

Police have yet to confirm whether Mr Pichet will face any charges for the accident.

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ilitary personnel and officials from the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) arrived on Koh Yao Yai island, east of Phuket, in force last Saturday (July 30) to investigate Blue Bay Resort.

The resort is one of 16 subsidiaries of Tranlee Travel Co network, which was named last month by Royal Thai Police Deputy Commissioner Gen Srivara Ransibrahmanakul as suspected of illicit dealings.

Officials arriving at the 330-room resort, of which parts are still under construction, were greeted by two men: company representative “Mr Witthaya” and lawyer “Mr Apichat”.

The pair presented to the officers seven NorSor 3 land documents as evidence to the company’s right to occupy the 19 rai that the resort covers.

Officials are investigating Blue Bay Resort on Koh Yao Yai as it is a subsidiary of now de-registered Chinese tour company Tranlee Travel Co Ltd. The men told officials that all 19 rai was bought by shareholders from a partnership in May 2016, and they presented permits for buildings at the site.

Amlo official Piya Sriwik noted that Blue Bay Resort management were co-operat-

ing fully with the investigation.

“This resort has agreed to be investigated as a special case by Amlo as it is suspected that the property might have been acquired inappropriately.

In the meantime, it is still allowed to operate. We do not want to cause damage to

a tourism business,” he said.

“But the resort must send all income accounts to be checked by Amlo. This must be done within 90 days. Also, the owners have the right to present any documents in their defence while the investigation is ongoing,” he added.

Runaway drug suspect recaptured POLICE HAVE RECAPtured a runaway drug suspect who escaped custody while being transported to Thalang Police Station in the back of a police pickup truck in the early hours of July 26 He is now in custody at Phuket Provincial Prison.

Phinyo Chowyos, 30, and his fellow drug suspect companion Nattapong Chaiamart, 23, both jumped out of the pickup truck after officers parked in front of Thalang Police Station, where they were being taken to be detained on July 26.

Officers managed to recapture Nattapong, but were still searching for Phinyo, who was last seen under a bridge near the Thalang Municipality

Fugitive Phinyo was recaptured after disappearing under a bridge on Thepkrasattri Rd. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub offices on Thepkrasattri Rd. Sakoo Police Chief Col Jirasak Siamsak confirmed to The Phuket News on July 28 that his off icers had recaptured Phinyo near his

home in Pa Khlok.

“Phinyo jumped off the pickup truck and disappeared into the pipe under the bridge around 1:30am. Officers had been searching for him and

found him later that morning in Pa Khlok,” said Col Jirasak.

“In addition to the drug charges, he now also faces the additional charge of escaping police custody. He is now being held at Phuket Provincial Prison,” he added The three officers who were in charge of delivering Phinyo and Nattapong to the police station are to receive a verbal warning, Col Jirasak said.

“If we had not found Phinyo all three officers would have faced disciplinary action. However, as he was recaptured, they will receive a verbal warning,” he explained.

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huket City officials have drafted regulations for a proposed “Animal Welfare Act 2016”, which will require all cat and dog owners to register their pets and adhere to strict regulations.

Should the regulations not be met, then the owners of the pets will be liable to pay a fine of B5,000.

The proposed act, which will be added to the existing “Municipality Act”, was discussed at a meeting held on July 23 by Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansupapana at Baan Bang Niew Municipal School in Phuket Town and attended by local government officials and residents.

Dur ing the meeting Mayor Somjai said, “We have received a number of complaints from residents regarding issues with cats and dogs such as their health and cleanliness, dogs barking, conflicts between pet owners and also stray dogs.

“To solve these issues we are proposing to set out rules and regulations for when owners let their cats

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If the proposed act goes through, some dogs will have to be muzzled if taken into a public area. Photo: whatleydude/Flickr and dogs out in public areas.

We need the public’s input into this so we can add these rules and regulations to the existing act.

“If we receive the public’s approval we will first forward the proposal to our committee and then to the Phuket Governor for his approval,” she said.

The Director of the Public Health and Environment division at Phuket City Municipality, Ms Vina Pikunpon,

explained to The Phuket News, “The draft regulations for the Animal Welfare Act 2016 propose the idea of owners keeping their pets, namely dogs and cats, under control and well organised.

“These regulations include keeping dogs on a leash when going into public areas. If pets are taken to public areas they must be tame, clean, registered and have all necessary vaccinations,” Ms Vina said.

“If we enforce these new

Kuwaiti man dies at Patong Beach A 71-YEAR-OLD KUWAITI man died after a group of people carried him out of the water unconscious at Patong Beach last Friday (July 29).

Patong Police received a call at 4:30pm reporting that a tourist had drowned near Loma Park. Lt Yingyong Chuaykit arrived with rescue workers to find people gathered around as lifeguards administered CPR to an unconscious man, identified as Abdullah Almusawi.

Mr Abdullah was taken to Patong Hospital, where he was pronounced dead soon after arrival.

Witnesses said that Mr Abdullah was staying in a hotel in Patong with his wife and children for nearly two months, Lt Yingyong reported.

“The man had a disabled arm. People at the beach told us that he loved to swim and came to the beach every day with his family,” he said.

“They said that Mr Abdullah ignored the red flags and went into the water alone.

When they saw him struggling in the water, they shouted for help and a group of people went out to help him and carry him out of the water.

“Mr Abdullah’s family, who were not with him at

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the time of the incident, soon arrived to see what was going. They saw a group of people gather, and then saw Mr Abdullah unresponsive on the beach,” Lt Yingtong said.

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Lifeguards at the scene.

regulations we will be able to rid the island of problems such as smelly pets and nuisance noise, such as barking.

It will also help reduce the number of stray dogs and cats on the streets,” she said.

“This act will improve the quality of life for our community,” she added.

However, Ms Vina also stressed, “This act will affect only those who live within the Phuket City Municipality boundary area.”

LOBSTER LOVERS GET ready, the Phuket Lobster Festival is on this month, with a total of 35 restaurants across the island offering signature dishes at special rates.

Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipyapongtada held a press conference at TuKapKhao Restaurant, on Phang Nga Rd in Phuket Town, on July 26 to announce that the Lobster Festival this year will run from August 1-31.

“More than 30 restaurants, including one at a hotel, will be taking part to promote Phuket lobster, with each restaurant creating a signature menu using Phuket lobster as its main ingredient,” Gov Chamroen explained.

“Today, representatives from restaurants, the lobster farmer community from Phuket and Andaman region, and members of Pracharat Raksamackee Co (Social Enterprise Phuket) are here to present a variety of lobster dishes, such as grilled lobster, Shushi lobster and Pearl lobster noodle, so that everyone gets an idea of what to expect during the festival,” he said.

“During the festival you can enjoy a signature dish from your favourite restaurant that has agreed to join this campaign. These restaurants will offer special promotions on their signature dishes, they will also offer a very special deal on August 12,” he added.

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A Constitution for you

or many expats living in Phuket, the referendum on Sunday (Aug 7) is likely seen as having little direct relevance to their daily lives – other than how the political landscape for the coming years will affect the nation’s economy, and one’s bank balance.

More of a concern will be how to avoid the splotches of traffic massed around the 370 polling stations across the island as Thais cast their votes to decide whether or not to approve the draft Constitution proposed, and whether to allow the National Council for Peace and Order to appoint all the members of the Senate to be.

It’s hard to blame them, given the two coups, the Thaksin and Yingluck administrations, a short-lived Democrat government and the past two years under military governance. If anything, political upheaval

has become the norm.

While it may be difficult to perceive how a Constitution works “on the street”, we do urge foreigners to at least read the document, an unofficial translation of which can be found at un.or.th.

Much of the Thai constitution will be an eye-opener for expats who have never gleaned the nation’s charter, though many of the provisions are exactly the same if not incredibly similar to the provisions in force before the events of May 22, 2014.

More importantly, few foreigners appreciate how many rights are enshrined in the Thai Constitution, notably in the sections Duties of the State and Duties of the Thai people. If you aim to take anything away from this weekend, while the bars are closed, at least remember this: Section 41: A person and a community shall enjoy the right;

(1) to be informed of and have access to public information or news in possession of State agencies as provided by law, (2) to submit a petition to a State agency and be informed of the result of its consideration without delay, (3) to bring an action against a State agency holding it liable for an act or omission of an act as committed by its government official, official and employee.

Section 59: The State shall disclose public information or news in possession of State agencies which are not in respect of security of the State or official secrets as specified by law, and shall facilitate public access to such information or news.

Those are your Constitutional rights, and have been for a long time. Don’t think they do not apply to you.

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HAVE YOUR SAY Bad advice from the experts

Re: Q&A: Sorting out snakebites in Phuket I just read your piece about what to do when bitten by a snake (July 15 issue, p4). I was astonished by the comment from the Vachira Hospital pharmacy person: “One handy thing to remember is that if you’re not sure which snake bit the victim, including yourself, it is best to bring the snake with you [to the hospital]...”

Is this person quite insane?

Anyone bitten by a venomous snake should be kept as still as possible. Muscle movement spreads the venom.

But this person expects victims to wrestle with and defeat the snake, risking more bites and greatly speeding up the spread of venom. Oh yes, then we take the potentially deadly snake into a hospital full of people??

By the way, I was happy to see my snake photo used but I feel I should point out that it is of a reticulated python, which is not venomous, so not really relevant to the article.

Alasdair Forbes

I’m not a drug

dealer BoT

Re: Foreign direct investment collapses, central bank declares biggest dip in a decade I spent five hours at Kasikorn bank trying to convince them that the $20,000 dollars I wanted to transfer out of Thailand was money I had transferred in from my overseas business and not money from drug deals or illegal means. Thailand, you treat farang like they’re guilty until proven innocent.

No wonder noone wants to invest in Thailand, because you make it so difficult with your policies.

Samhayman

No, that’s really its name

Re: Tourism blow for Lesbos And I was about to castigate the editorial team for the demeaning slang reference to lesbianism. Nevermind.

Christy Sweet

Not the most shocking revelation

Re: Phuket people ‘least happy’ in Southern Thailand, says poll I am not surprised by the out-

come of this survey. For Thai people from other provinces who come to work in Phuket to make a living and support family in home towns life in Phuket is not easy. Many earn low salaries, have to pay high Phuket room rents, then send some money to home town, and they themselves live on the edge of poverty, just enough to eat.

Managers who have no clue about management, but can cancel their employees day off as it comes without compensation, etc, That people working in the government are the happiest, sure, no wonder. Just walk in any OrBorTor or district office and see how happy they sit behind their empty desks, waiting for orders. Salary, pension, 5-day working week, holidays plus many extra public holidays. The differences between Thai working in Thai government and the Thai working in private exploiting-tourist industry are clear. A good Thai survey by PSU. Now the follow up? Or is it just like this and nothing happens any further? The dif-

ference between Happy and Unhappy.

Kurt

An ever-evasive elephant

Re: Phuket police on the lookout for mahout and his tourist attraction elephant That elephant usually lives at Tri-trang beach but due to low season and no tourists he is working the west coast beaches systematically for about a week at each beach.

When talking to the police I suggested they never noticed it because the elephant was wearing sunglasses and a hat like tourists. He nearly fell off his chair laughing. If they cant find the elephant, just call me and I will track it down as they leave large footsteps in the sand and green marbles behind too. :-) Skip Re: Phuket officials seize baby elephant from beach tout I just came back from Big Bhudda and I was surprised to see 3 chained young elephants.

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Yingluck’s rice bill at B286bn BANGKOK

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ormer prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra will be fined B286.6 billion in compensation for losses incurred by her government’s rice-pledging scheme following the latest evaluation by a government panel.

Jirachai Moonthongroy, deputy permanent secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, who headed a committee looking into administrative offences involving the rice programme, reported the findings to Prime Minister’s Office Minister ML Panadda Diskul on Monday (Aug 1).

ML Panadda said the panel also reported that former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom and five former key ministry officials are liable to pay B18.7bn in compensation for bogus government-togovernment (G2G) rice deals.

He noted the Yingluck administration received 13.3 million tonnes of paddy under the pledging programme, adding that less than one million tonnes was exported and 13 million tonnes were kept in warehouses.

ML Panadda insisted the

Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has also been on trial at the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office-Holders for the past year. Photo: Bangkok Post government is probing the case honestly and transparently without prejudice.

“The figures came from a thorough deliberation process from all parties participating in the meetings,” the minister said, adding state agencies must be held accountable for what they have done.

“The use of power has to be carried out with care.

Civil servants need to learn they cannot do everything they want.”

The B286.6bn damage evaluation is much lower than the more than B500bn previously evaluated by a panel of

the Finance Ministry.

Mr Jirachai said the latest figure will be forwarded to a committee on civil liability, chaired by the comptrollergeneral, to consider whether to seek compensation for the sum from Ms Yingluck.

Under the process, if the panel agrees, it will have to request that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha issue an administrative order to demand compensation from Ms Yingluck, said a government source.

The findings were to also be reported to the national rice policy and management

committee, chaired by the prime minister, on Wednesday (Aug 3), Mr Jirachai added.

Mr Jirachai said the panel, chaired by the comptrollergeneral, has agreed to push up the liability for Mr Boonsong and other former ministerial officials to B20bn instead of the B18bn proposed by his committee.

Meanwhile, the Commerce Ministry says it will write to Mr Boonsong and the five ex-ministerial officials demanding they reimburse the losses incurred by the G2G rice deals.

Duangporn Rodphaya,

director-general of the Foreign Trade Department, said the administrative order letters will be signed by Commerce Minister Apiradi Tantraporn and sent to the offenders, who will have 30 days to pay.

If they fail to pay, another notification letter would be sent to them within 15 days, she said.

If they still ignore it, another letter indicating enforcement measures will be issued and a working panel will be formed to discuss with representatives from the legal execution department, the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) and prosecutors whether to seize their assets, Ms Duangporn added.

The six offenders however can petition the Administrative Court, asking it to revoke the administrative order once they receive it, she said.

This will also depend on what the alleged offenders petition against, such as the revocation of the order or the amount of money they are required to pay.

If the court dismisses the petition, the enforcement in line with the administration order can proceed, Ms Duangporn added.

“Now it is a matter of the legal process. The department sent the administrative order to the commerce minister to sign last Friday (July 29).

The letters indicated clearly the amount the six have to compensate. They will be sent after they are signed,” said Ms Duangporn.

Ms Yingluck is accused of dereliction of duty for failing to stop her government’s lossridden rice scheme despite being warned of the potential damage. Her case in the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political OfficeHolders is still ongoing.

Mr Jirachai testified in court on May 13 that Ms Yingluck’s rice scheme led to B510.6bn in losses. By May 22, 2014, the project’s cost stood at B653bn, plus the B24bn in management expenses and B30bn in interest payments.

The scheme had made B189bn in revenue.

As for the loss of B510.6bn, the committee subtracted farmers’ benefits and interest payments and found Ms Yingluck was still liable for B286.6bn in losses, he told the court.

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Begging law takes effect NAKHON RATCHASIMA A NEW LAW ON STREET begging control came into effect nationwide last Thursday week, as the government vowed to wipe out illegal beggars.

Under the law, those proven to be foreign beggars will be deported and beggars who are Thai nationals will be forced to undergo a rehabilitation programme that includes occupational training, Social Development and Human Security Minister Adul Sangsingkeo said.

Those making an illegal business out of getting people to beg for money on the street can be jailed for up to three years and/or fined up to B30,000, said Gen Adul.

As for those found guilty of exploiting the disabled or mentally ill in this business may, under the law, face a maximum jail sentence of five years and/or a maximum fine of B50,000, he said.

Since beginning a so-called beggar regulating policy in October, 2014, the ministry has counted about 4,648 beggars, or 2,944 Thais and 1,704 foreigners, he said.

Regulating street beggars is part of the government’s efforts

A young mother begs for money in Bangkok to feed herself and her new born daughter. Photo: ILO in Asia and the Pacific/Flick to tackle human trafficking and impose social order, said government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd.

Between September, 2014 and January this year, a total of 3,896 beggars, children and adults have been rescued, Maj Gen Sansern said.

Of this number, 2,487 were Thai nationals and 1,409 were foreigners, he said.

The government was worried about exploitation of babies and children and had learnt people running child beggars for a living could make two to 10 times better money than adult beggars can earn, he said.

They also found over 90 per cent of newborn babies and children aged 10 or younger used for street begging were victims

of human trafficking involving criminals from neighbouring countries, he said.

In past suppression efforts, authorities have adopted a DNA testing and comparison technique to prove if these children really belong to the people claiming to be their parents, he said.

Those proven to not be the biological parents of the children were arrested while the human trafficking victims have been sent to a government centre for the homeless, he said.

Members of the public are encouraged to help report any suspected cases of human trafficking-style street begging to the government at its hotline No. 1300, he said.

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Lurking in an old war bunker

Millionaire oenophiles store collections in ‘Little Hong Kong’ HONG KONG

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n high-rise, high-priced Hong Kong, even millionaires don’t always have room to store their fine wine collection at home, but a converted British war bunker offers space-crunched oenophiles the perfect solution.

Built by Her Majesty’s government in the 1930s to hold munitions, the “Little Hong Kong” bunker complex was the last Allied position to fall to the invading Japanese on December 27, 1941 – two days after the surrender of the British governor.

Collectors may rest assured that this spirit endures, says Gregory De’ Eb company principal of Crown Wine Cellars.

“We have great feng shui here. Nobody died, last place to surrender – it was all good!” he explains.

The firm has converted the sprawling complex into state of the art wine storage. Six of the Central Ordnance Munitions Depot bunkers – each spanning some 1,000 square feet – have been painstakingly transformed into what he describes as “the Rolls-Royce of wine cellars.”

Carved out of Hong Kong’s hills, protected by reinforced concrete and soil, the complex – whose sensitive restoration even received a nod from Unesco – offers one of the most secure environments possible for wine.

“If you give us one bottle of 1982 [brand removed] that your grandfather gave to you (with) his signature on the top left hand corner, we make absolutely sure that your bottle will never be interchanged with any other,” said De’ Eb, a former diplomat.

“In 50 years’ time we will give that bottle back to you.

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A security guard walks near one of the entrances to the Crown Wine Cellars. Photo: Dale De La Rey/AFP It’s so important,” he added.

De’ Eb says the wine vaults were built in accordance to the US standard for gold bullion, while overall security at the bunkers drew inspiration from methods employed by the diamond industry in his native South Africa.

Staff must wear wetsuits when entering the cellars – an anti-theft measure to ensure nothing can be smuggled out in clothing, and some vaults require three people to simultaneously input codes in order to access them.

Clients are not allowed to enter the main storage warehouses, but can request to view their collection in small rooms, where they will be closely monitored by security cameras.

Such measures are not just for show: the cellar holds two of the world’s most expensive bottles ever sold at auction – a bottle that went under the hammer in 2010 at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, fetching US$232,692 (B1,071,517) apiece.

Thanks to Hong Kong’s incredible concentrations of wealth, the city has become

a world capital for fine wine.

The city hosts Vinexpo, Asia’s largest wine and spirits fair, and has become a major hub for fine wine sales across Asia, thanks in part to a government decision in 2008 to drop import duties on wine.

Imports have grown exponentially – to $1.5 billion in 2015, up from $206 million in 2007 according to Hong Kong Trade Development Council figures.

The city is a key gateway to the vast, lucrative Chinese market, but of the 63.3 million litres of wine that was imported into Hong Kong in 2015, just 27.2 million was re-exported – highlighting the city’s own love affair with grapes.

Astronomical real estate prices coupled with Hong Kong’s hot and humid environment, mean that “wine storage really is a growing business,” said Korean wine expert Jeannie Cho Lee. “It’s not like in France where everyone has a basement under their house,” said wine importer Alex Yim. “In Hong Kong, you even need to find a place to store

your clothes,” he added, referring to the city’s notoriously small but expensive apartments, which often lack basic storage space.

T he gove r n me nt ha s sought to encourage the nascent local wine storage industry, creating the world’s first Wine Storage Management Systems Certification Scheme in 2009.

By the end of 2015, 37

Hong Kong companies had been certified, giving winelovers many options.

They could trust their entire collection to Crown, which has 2,000 customers including major auction houses like Sotheby’s, and manages “more than three billion Hong Kong dollars,” worth of wine, De’ Eb said.

The company is an arm of Crown Worldwide, which

also has relocation, record management and fine art divisions.

Or they could turn to companies like Wine Vault, which started in 2008 and has converted disused industrial space into individual climatecontrolled wine storage rooms.

The firm’s cellars are between 40 and 80 square feet in size, and users can access their wine collection whenever they want, thanks to facial recognition software.

The rooms off the long corridor in the bland industrial complex are now packed with cases and bottles of the world’s best vintages.

‘In order to mimic the environment of underground cellars in Bordeaux or other wine regions we keep the temperature around… 13-14 degrees [Celsius],” said Hubert Li, a partner at the Wine Vault.

“All of our 550 clients are private collectors,” he said, adding that sometimes clients send their drivers to collect a few more bottles to top up their smaller wine stores at home.

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Kidnappings run rampant Crime wave in Congo affects people from all walks of life DR CONGO

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loribert Kambale Safari didn’t spend long in the hands of his kidnappers, but he still feels he’s a captive to the debt owed to those who paid his ransom.

Kidnapping for cash is a growing threat in the part of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where Safari, a 54-yearold subsistence farmer, lives.

People from all walks of life, including civil servants, priests and imams, have fallen victim to the crime wave in a southeastern region of North Kivu province.

The state has a limited presence in this part of the country, where dozens of armed groups have been active for years and humanitarian conditions are among the worst in the world.

Insecurity runs so high that aid agencies regularly suspend their operations.

With little to fear from the police, the kidnapping gangs are able to operate with impunity.

Sitting outside his small

Congolese subsistence farmer Floribert Kambale Safari pictured at his home in Kayna, eastern DR Congo, was a victim of kidnapping for ransom. Photo: Eduardo Soteras/AFP tin-roofed home in the underdeveloped area of Kayna, in North Kivu’s Lubero territory, Safari recounted how one night early in May, three hooded men snatched him from a shed in his field.

The kidnappers at first asked for the equivalent of $1,500 (B52,506) as a ransom, but ended up accepting the

$500 (B17,502) that Safari’s family managed to scrape together.

In the provincial capital Goma, North Kivu Governor Julien Paluku seemed somewhat overwhelmed by the situation.

“We’re witnessing a new plague... this is a new business,” he said. “We’re currently

studying how to put an end to this.”

In Kayna, as in most of the vast central African country, there is no running water, no electricity and practically no tarred roads. The few masonry buildings are in bad shape and appear to date from Belgian colonial times, before 1960.

Since he was freed on May

13, Safari has not dared return to his banana plantation for fear of being abducted again by the same kidnappers.

Earning just 5,000 francs (about B175) a month from selling a banana-based alcohol and with no savings, Safari is despondent.

“I don’t know what I’m going to do to pay people back,” Safari says. “Here we are suffering. If I had the means, I’d go to live elsewhere.”

A somewhat luckier kidnap victim is businessman Isaac Kavusa Vukole, 39.

Last September, armed men wearing balaclavas abducted him from his Kayna home and led him off into a forest.

For two days, they pressured Kavusa’s family by threatening to kill him. They whipped him as he pleaded with his loved ones to raise $15,000 (B525,067).

When the family eventually managed to collect $4,500 (B157,520), his kidnappers agreed to let him go.

Much wealthier than Safari, Kavusa said that within a month, he was able to re-

turn the $3,000 (B105,013) he borrowed to help pay his ransom. But he had to quickly sell off three-quarters of his merchandise.

“I go undercover” when travelling, said Kavusa, who is regularly on the road to make sure all is well in the shops he owns.

“In the evening, I do all I can not to be visible.”

Bandits in the area have long targeted a stretch of North Kivu’s main north-south highway between Kanyabayonga and Kiwanja.

In recent months, at the behest of Governor Paluku, vehicles have been travelling in convoys escorted by soldiers.

Departures take place twice a day in both directions.

Though they welcomed the military protection, several travellers described it as a stopgap measure.

For Jeannot Kisiba, an accountant in his 30s, the authorities would do better to “put an end to the problem of insecurity” that has ravaged the province for more than 20 years.

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Get paid for drinking beer UNITED STATES National Museum of American History in Washington, DC. Photo: Marco Verch

ATTENTION BEER LOVers: the National Museum of American History may have your dream job – travelling

the country drinking brews, all expenses paid.

T he job, wh ich pays $64,650 (B2.24mn) a year, is no joke.

The Washington, DC-based museum wants to hire a beer specialist for three years to taste beer in breweries across the country.

“Brewing and beer have been an important part of the American experience since before the nation’s founding, and continue to shape industry and community life into the present day,” said Susan Evans, the Smithsonian’s director of Food History Programs.

The lucky historian would write articles, gather archive material and conduct research into the history of food and drink for use in exhibits.

Overwhelmed by a deluge of applicants, the museum’s online job site crashed after news about the position got out.

“Hundreds of thousands of people have been looking at the offer,” Evans said.

The job “has made a lot of noise because people are very excited that we are interested in something that concerns them [so] much,” she added.

Candidates have until August 10 to apply.

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Brexit: The Aftermath PHUKET EXPAT FINANCE

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he recent referendum in Britain, effectively calling for the Union of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to leave the European Union, will likely have not just European, but worldwide repercussions for the next few years. The vote divided a nation, and it appears that the same issues that led the “Brexit” referendum are also very real in many other European countries.

But despite the disbelief and mild outrage voiced by EU leaders in the wake of the UK vote to exit the union, other countries seem to be having second thoughts about their own future membership.

Populist rumblings within France, Holland, Austria and Hungary are exhibiting exit sympathies, which bodes the question: “What will happen to the EU if they get their own referenda?”

Marine Le Pen, the far right leader of the French National Front, has vowed to do exactly that should she win next year’s elections. Geert Wilders, the

EU Council President Donald Tusk has blamed the rise of Euroscepticism on ‘utopian’ dreams of a united Europe. Photo: AFP leader of the Dutch Freedom party has called for the same, and Norbert Hofer – who only lost the Austrian presidential elections by a tiny margin – has also called for a referendum within the next 12 months. And Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, was adamant that “Brussels must hear the voice of the people.”

In total, a future referendum is being discussed in 10 EU countries, with opposition parties in Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Slovakia – and even Italy – demanding

the right to at least vote on this issue.

It is safe to say that a lot of this discontent started before the Brexit vote. Large inflows of refugees from the war in Syria have unsettled many. In addition, violent attacks have become a far too common occurrence across Europe (211 terrorist attacks in the EU in 2015, and over 1,000 arrests).

The terrible incidents in Belgium on March 22, the spate of gun-related deaths in Germany and the deadly attacks in France, which now

seem a part of everyday life. It is a sad reality that such incidents are likely to be repeated.

Meanwhile, German taxpayers also will most likely end up playing a major part of the shortfall (circa £2.44 billion) which will arise when the UK finally leaves the EU. It is not clear at this stage exactly what sort of deal Brussels will negotiate with Britain, but the end result will certainly be an increased EU contribution from Germany. This will go down like a tonne of bricks with the German voting public.

German newspapers are hopefully suggesting that Britain should be offered more than just a simple break-away – perhaps some new form of EU partnership deal – anything to insure that Germany picks up as little as possible of the post-Brexit EU tab.

Politics being what it is, and the fact that every European country is a voting democracy, the “should I stay or should I go” debate provides ample ammunition for every opposition party across Europe. Most of these countries will almost certainly hold tight to see what the real effect on Britain will be over the next 12 months, or so. It is still too early to tell, but the fate of Britain will undoubtedly play a major part in others’ actions.

On a global scale, the UK has already seen the pound plummet, and there is a strong likelihood the country will experience a slowdown in the property market – many commercial property funds in the UK have already been suspended because they cannot meet the volume of withdrawals. It is also very likely that foreign direct investment (FDI) will stay weak for some time

and that many jobs will be lost.

To add to the uncertain outlook – with concrete figures – American Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has estimated that Britain will “end up about 2 per cent poorer than it would otherwise be, essentially forever.” And the IMF has already downgraded global GDP growth by 0.1% as a result of the referendum.

That’s not the UK growth estimate – that is the impact on the global economy, only as a result of this vote.

For the time being, Europe will remain as it is. The EU and the UK will talk about the future role of Britain at least in a trading bloc with Europe and they are likely to reach some accord before the “Article 50” (EU exit) button is pressed.

But if tensions bubble over on the continent and another domino falls – in the form of a Nexit, Frexit or Oexit – Mr Krugman and the IMF will almost certainly bring us far more pessimistic forecasts for the future of Europe… and the world.

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Kata Rocks launches own ‘Superyacht Rendezvous’ MARINE KATA ROCKS WILL HOst yachting’s elite during the inaugural Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous (KRSR) on December 10-12, sponsored

by Infinite Luxury, the development and management brand behind Kata Rocks.

The KRSR is a free event open to sailing and motor yachts over 24 metres in length along with selected yachting industry partners.

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“Kata Rocks has hosted previous superyacht rendezvous over the past few years and is now launching its own event,” said an announcement issued on Monday (Aug 1).

“By invitation only, the KRSR event is designed to bring like-minded people together to connect in a relaxed social environment.

Our hand-selected guest list features Kata Rocks villa owners, superyacht owners, industry professionals and media,” the statement said.

“KRSR offers the opportunity to partake in a truly first class three-day programme of events both on and off the water, culminating with the Charter Season Opening Party,” it added.

Partners are already joining Kata Rocks in order to be associated with the inaugural KRSR. Burgess, a superyacht industry leader in superyacht sales and management, has already joined as a participating partner.

Richard Pope, CEO of

Infinite Luxury, says, “It’s a pleasure to welcome Burgess as a partner. Burgess has been a pioneering player and true authority in the superyacht industry for the past 40 years.”

Hemisphere Crew Solutions, a superyacht crew recruitment specialist based in Monaco, also joins as a partner along with Seventy-Seven Design, a superyacht-design company based in Singapore.

More partners are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, Kata Rocks said.

Superyachts seen at anchor off Kata Rocks, the Superyacht Rendezvous host venue for many years. Photo: Kata Rocks Kata Rocks invited potential yachting partners and yachts to enquire directly with Michael Nurbatlian, Director of

Marketing at Infinite Luxury, by email at Michael@infiniteluxury.com.

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Banyan Tree launches Angsana Villas Resort Phuket HOSPITALITY BANYAN TREE HOTELS & Resorts on Monday (Aug 1) announced the opening of the Angsana Villas Resort Phuket as part of the Angsana

family following the resort’s rebranding from the former Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas.

“In addition to Angsana Laguna Phuket, we are delighted to add Angsana Villas Resort Phuket to the Angsana

family and expand our presence in Asia’s first integrated resort Laguna Phuket,” said Brian Connelly, General Manager of Angsana Laguna Phuket and newly rebranded Angsana Villas Resort Phuket.

“Both resorts are committed to service excellence and delivering beautiful memories for every guest. This move enables us to provide more guests with an unforgettable Angsana experience and it shows our dedication to expanding the brand while maintaining high standards of luxury and service,” he added.

With 49 villas and suites,

the resort caters to young couples up to large families.

All rooms feature large living areas, and guests can opt for one, two and threebedroom suites or three and four-bedroom villas with fullyequipped kitchenettes and large balconies. In addition, all three and four-bedroom villas are nestled in lush gardens and have private swimming pools.

The rebranded resort features al fresco fine dining at its Panache Restaurant and Pool, offering Asian and international cuisine by the pool or in air-conditioned comfort, while the renowned Baan

Rebranded from Outrigger, the Angsana Villas Resort Phuket comprises 48 villas and suites. Photo: Angsana Aroi restaurant continues its speciality in authentic Thai cuisine.

Angsana Villas Resort’s facilities also include a wellequipped health and fitness

centre, kids club, swimming pool and bar and meeting facilities.

“As part of the Angsana family, guests of Angsana Villas Resort Phuket will enjoy access to all the amenities at Angsana Laguna Phuket including the resort’s 323-metre meandering free-form pool around the resort, Xana Beach Club, award-winning Angsana Spa and restaurants such as Bodega & Grill, Baan Talay and The Poolside,” said the statement on Monday.

A free scheduled shuttle service is available to transport guests between Angsana Village and Angsana Laguna Phuket.

Managed by the Banyan Tree Group, Angsana operates more than 15 resorts and hotels, over 40 spas and 40 retail galleries.

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What’s happening for Mother’s Day

STOLEN SEEDS

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Being superman with locust pose Kim White kim@mindbodyyogasystem.com

“What is a mum but the sunshine of our days and the north star of our nights” – Robert Brault

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ello my fellow yogis, August is here! We celebrate Mother’s Day in Thailand this month. A day to pay homage to the supporting, guiding, presence in most people’s lives but unfortunately mothers are sometimes no longer around or were not ever that guiding presence in life.

What is it about mothers that is so special, what are we celebrating? I view Mother’s Day as a celebration of the maternal energy. The wind beneath your wings, the cheerleader in your corner, the voice that tells you, you can do it, the unconditional love and patience. Yes, mums are awesome but not the only people in the world to possess these supporting qualities. We all have the ability to create and maintain these views and before we give love to others we must truly love ourselves first. So, this Mother’s Day let us celebrate the wonder of mum but also why

not celebrate the wonder of your own ”maternal” instinct. Believe in yourself, tell yourself, you can do it, give yourself the support and the encouragement to reach for the stars and have the patience and love to be gentle on yourself when difficulties arise. Cultivating our own karmicly uplifting quality of compassion, empathy and unconditional loving kindness.

This month’s asana is known as Salabhasana – also known as the locust pose – but for as long as I can remember, I have always called this yoga pose the superman. I thought it a fitting asana, as this month, we are our own superhero, we are supporting ourselves to reach for the stars!

Photo one.

• Improves cardiac health.

Follow these steps to add some superman in your life: 1. Lie on your stomach with your The benefits are of this unassuming arms at your side, palms up, forehead yet ‘surprisingly more challenging than resting on the floor. Press your big toes you think’ pose, are many: together, lengthen your feet and legs • Combats fatigue back, press your pelvis into the floor.

• Reduces flatulence and gastric 2. Exhale and lift your head, chest, problems arms, and legs up and off from the • Aids constipation relief floor. You will be resting on your lower • Assists indigestion relief ribs, belly, and front pelvis. For those • Aids in slipped disk of the back of you that find this posture difficult, • Relieves sacral and lumbar pain interlock your fingers behind your back • Maintains the health of the prostate. and lift and reach back with the hands, • Strengthens the muscles of the spine, leave your feet resting on the floor (see buttocks, and backs of the arms and photo one). legs Activate your bottom and lengthen • Stretches the shoulders, chest, belly, back strongly through your legs. Keep and thighs the big toes turned toward each other.

• Improves posture 3. Raise your arms parallel to the • Stimulates abdominal organs floor and reach back through your • Helps relieve stress hands and fingers, thumbs facing the

Photo two. floor. Press your shoulder blades firmly into your back (see photo two).

4. Keep your gaze forward and your head in line with the spine. The breath is steady and relaxed.

5. Hold and breathe through this posture for 30 seconds to one minute, rest and repeat.

Thank you Happy stretching!

Kim White is the owner of Sala Samadhi. she offers authentic Hatha yoga instruction for private and group sessions.

Contact: www.mindbodyyogasystem. com or 086 276 9174.

The opinions and advice contained in this column are those of the author only.

The Phuket News is not responsible for the outcome or results of following any advice in any situation.

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Seeds from the shoes

The tree that changed Phuket’s landscape Anton Makhrov news@novostiphuketa.com

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hen exploring Phuket, one cannot help noticing numerous plantations with perfectly aligned trees, giving a stroboscopic effect as you drive past. These are rubber trees or Hevea brasiliensis, a species that was introduced to Phuket in the early years of the 20th century and since then has consistently been either the island’s largest or second-largest export-earner after tin or tourism.

Rubber trees are not native to Phuket. They originated in the Amazon rainforest and for years Brazil was the only supplier of natural rubber, jealously safekeeping this unique natural resource. It was not until 1875 when English explorer Henry Wickham succeeded in breaking Brazil’s monopoly by smuggling out several dozens of hevea seeds.

The romantic story goes that he hid them in the heels of his shoes. No-one can tell for sure whether this story is true, but one thing is for sure – by the time Wickham’s seeds arrived in Great Britain the demand for rubber was incredibly high. And if such names as Charles Goodyear, John Boyd Dunlop and Claude Michelin ring a bell, you will easily figure out why. By the beginning of the 20th century rubber was used for many applications.

However, the seeds kidnapped by Wickham gave rich fruit, but not on the English soil. Local climate was too cold for hevea, thus Great Britain had to try the overseas colonies, namely Ceylon and Singapore, as their

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climates more closely matched that of the Amazon. Of the 22 saplings that reached Singapore only nine survived, but these nine saplings have now propagated most of the millions of rubber trees that cover large swathes of tropical Southeast Asia today, including much of Phuket.

The first rubber trees to arrive in Siam were brought by the ever-enterprising Khaw Sim Bee when he was the governor of Trang. With his usual astuteness, he went to Sumatra in 1901 and purchased a few dozen seeds and then forced people in Trang to cultivate. He then persuaded the government to change the law to allow farmers to cut back the jungle, plant rubber on the cleared land and then own it.

As the rubber price relentlessly rose in the early 20th century, the Chinese in Phuket started burning and cutting back the jungle and “stately trees” that had shrouded the island’s interior. All over the island, forested land began to be claimed to plant rubber trees or to be sold off as the next prospective tin mine.

Rubber prices grew continuously in the first half of the 20th century, as it was used in almost everything mechanical, electrical or automotive, and, after oil and steel it had probably become the third most important commodity required to run an economy, or an army. For example, each US Sherman tank in World War II required half a ton of rubber.

The production cycle generally follows a regular pattern. A rubber tree takes about six years to reach maturity, when tapping can begin; in the meantime, pineapples are usually planted between the rows of trees to bring a temporary income. A rubber tree has a productive life of around 30 years, after which it is cut, the wood sold and new trees and new pineapples are planted.

In the years of post-war rubber boom, more and more of Phuket’s jungle was frantically cut away and replanted with rubber trees, three metres by five metres apart, giving a stroboscopic effect as one drives by. Rubber planters’ huts and villages cropped up all over the island, new roads were created to previously inaccessible places and new houses build where no-one ever lived before.

In 1960, for the first time, rubber became Thailand’s largest export earner, overtaking even rice. The scant few seeds from Mr Wickham’s shoes have utterly transformed the appearance and the ancient ecosystem of Phuket, an island on almost exactly the opposite side of the world from their original Amazonian home. No longer

is Phuket island hidden by a spectral blanket of “impregnable jungle full of tigers wild elephants and rhinoceros” as earlier visitors described the place.

No longer is the region a thinly peopled and jungled “wilderness” as King Mongkut described it in 1855.

Thai government figures today claim that natural forest now covers only 26 per cent of Phuket Island and rubber covers almost 60%. But these official figures seem in­correct.

Today the hiker or rambler in Phuket’s hills and national parks sees that much of this so-called “natural” and protected forest is also illegally interplanted with these ubiquitous and lucrative rubber trees.

This on-going process of reforestation with rubber is still continuing deeper into the national parks and higher up in Phuket’s mountain forests today.

Khaw Sim Bee. Adapted with permission from ‘A History of Phuket and the Surrounding Region’ by Colin Mackay. Available from bookshops or from amazon.com. See also historyofphuket.com.

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Pacifica.

Oktem.

Adoption by saving in all sizes

Rescued strays looking to bring their different life stories to forever homes SOI DOG STORIES Mike Pullen editor@classactmedia.co.th

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oi Dog Foundation gets called upon to rescue dogs and cats that have fallen on hard times for all kinds of reasons, all with their own individual stories of love lost, hardships endured, and hope for a miracle that somebody out there will somehow hear of their plight, take them into their home and give them

the unconditional love that they deserve and will return with interest.

I will share the stories of three of the deserving dogs currently looking for their forever homes at the Soi Dog shelter with you, so that you have an insight into what these wonderful animals have endured.

Yet, they still wag their tails with happiness when meeting and going for walks with the kind people that help out at the shelter.

The smallest mite is a Chihuahua boy just over 3 years of age. Oktem once had an owner but he didn’t want the little dog in his life anymore. When

the owner moved houses, he left the little frightened dog behind to fend for himself. To add to his woes, Oktem also broke his leg and was in a lot of pain when he was picked up by Soi Dog rescue officers and brought to the safety of the shelter in Phuket. Oktem’s leg healed and his soul healed too.

Oktem is extremely friendly and enormously cute, loves his walks and behaves like a gentleman on the lead and towards other dogs. He would make an ideal pet and would enjoy having some canine brothers or sisters in his new forever home to play with.

Our lady in the middle is a female pit bull named Peewee who absolutely turns herself inside out with pleasure when she meets a new human friend. She was dumped at a temple in Phuket by her previous owner where the other dogs mistook her exuberance and joy as a threat and kept on attacking her. She did not have any food or water, and did not have any other place to go, so the kind head monk at the temple contacted Soi Dog to pick her up and care for her.

Peewee enjoys every minute whilst out on her walks, and people are always amazed how happy, loving and kind she is. As some countries do not allow pit bulls, finding her a forever home has been difficult, but we are sure that there is a strong and confident person in Thailand that will be able to handle a strong and energetic dog like her. She would be best suited in a home with no young children or other pets.

Pacifica is a smart Thai Bangkaew girl who is 3 years and 6 months old.

Bangkaew dogs are known as fighting dogs and can be aggressive towards other dogs they don’t know. It is unknown what hardships she endured before being found abandoned near a temple and being brought by a kind animal lover to Soi Dog to be treated and cared for. She is a very independent soul and she does not trust other dogs or people easily. She can be affectionate once she gets to know you, but it will take time and patience.

Even though she has not had an easy life she is very confident. She is looking for an owner who has lots of time to walk with her, and who is willing to challenge her intelligence with formal training.

Her new owner should be someone with a strong, loving personality and has had a lot of experience with dogs. She would be best suited in a home with no young chil-

Peewee in a Soi Dog bandana. dren or other pets. Pacifica does not want to live in a shelter for the rest of her life, as she is bright, loving and playful, and can’t wait to find a forever home where she can spend time running and playing with her new family!

These are the stories of some of the stray dogs that have been lucky enough to end up being rescued by Soi Dog in Phuket, and have now been treated, sterilised and fully vaccinated. Adopting a companion animal in need is so much more rewarding than buying a puppy or kitten from a pet shop that possibly comes from an uncaring puppy mill farm. Interested persons can also contact Khun Kwan at 093 709 9622 or email thaiadoptions@soidog-foundation.com.

Soi Dog Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2003, is a legally registered charity in Thailand, the United States, Australia, the UK, France and Holland. Our mission statement is to improve the welfare of dogs and cats in Asia, resulting in better lives for both the animal and human communities, to create a society without homeless animals, and to ultimately end animal cruelty. John Dalley, co-founder and vice president, is available for interview.

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Island events on Mother’s Day The Phuket News editor@classactmedia.co.th

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other’s Day was first introduced to Thailand on April 15, 1950. In 1976, Mother’s Day was moved to August 12 to commemorate the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Mother of all Thai people. A few weeks before The Queen’s birthday, preparations start in full swing.

For this occasion, people all around the country raise national flags and houses are decorated with portraits of Her Majesty The Queen. This is their way of expressing their loyalty and to honour her. Thai people unanimously commemorate this day because of The Queen’s benevolence towards needy and poor in the nation. The Queen has captured the hearts of Thai people through her devotion toward the welfare and well-being of her people.

In the morning, alms-giving ceremonies will be held, followed by countrywide candle-lighting ceremonies and fireworks displays.

Phuket will host a range of events for visitors and residents to enjoy in the days leading up to, and on, August 12.

August 9-10

• CHERNG TALAY: Cherng Talay OrBorTor will provide a mobile clinic offering health checks, including cho-

lesterol, blood glucose, triglycerides level tests, and prostate cancer exams, for residents from 8am-11am.

August 11

• CHALONG: Festivities at Wat Chaitharam (Wat Chalong) from 7am.

Residents can give alms to monks, followed by the opening ceremony and many performances by local students and the senior citizens’ club. At 8pm there will be a candlelight ceremony to honour HM The Queen.

• KAMALA: Mother’s Day activities at the Kamala Early Childhood Development Centre from 9am to noon with all kinds of activities for children.

August 12

• CAPE PANWA: At Phuket Aquarium, Mother’s Day festivities will be held from 9am-4pm. The schedule for the event as follows: 9am – Registration 10am – Beach-cleaning activities 1pm – Royal Thai Navy Third Area Commander V/Adm Sayan Prasongsomrit will lead a candle-lighting ceremony in honour of Her Majesty 1:20pm – Environmental Office Director Kasem Sukwaree will announce an overview of the activities 1:30pm – Opening ceremony led by Gov Chamroen Tipayapongtada, who will then give good-deed certificates of Corporate Social Responsibility to local networks

Phuket Aquarium will host the largest Mother’s Day event on the island.

2pm – Dr Kongkiat Kittiwattanawong, Chief of the Marine Endangered Species Unit at the Phuket Marine Biology Centre (PMBC), will explain the sea turtle conservation project.

2:15pm – Gov Chamroen will lead the release of sea turtles 2:45pm – Demonstration of waterquality analysis.

3:00pm – Release of 45 green turtles 3:20pm – Tour of Phuket Aquarium led by the chief of the facility, Ratee Suksuwan 3:50pm – Turtle release (40 more) and a concert by R-Siam star Luang Kai Admission to Phuket Aquarium is free all day for Thai mothers and children.

• PATONG: Activities will be held at Loma Park: 10am – Best Mother awards 1pm – Performances by local students, opening of Mother’s Day exhibition

8pm – Candlelight ceremony • PHUKET TOWN: 7am – Alms giving at Queen Sirikit Park - Vachira Hospital to accept blood donations on this special day • RASSADA: Ceremony at Phuket Rajabhat University to award 84 scholarships • SAPHAN HIN: 7pm – Candlelight ceremony to honour HM The Queen • KARON: Bicycling event starting at Kata-Karon Municipality: 6-8am – Registration 8:15am – Opening ceremony. Afterwards, cyclists will ride along Soi Koktanod, Patak Rd, and the beach road, stopping at tourist destinations through Kata-Karon To honour HM The Queen, people traditionally wear clothes in Her Majesty’s official colour, light blue.

Phuket International Sportfishing Tournament 2016 SPONSORED History 2005 – 2016

After the destructive tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004, the former organisers of the fishing tournament in Phuket gave up. In 2005, it was quickly decided over a period of two weeks to start to or-

ganise a new tournament on the island and the “Phuket International” was born.

In the first three years it was held under various names, and from 2008, its name became “Phuket International Sportfishing Tournament”. In the early days we had five people to start up, but soon we went to healthy three-man teams.

In 2009 we started to support the Sun-

shine Village orphanage with a charity evening. Our decision to run a fun tournament is paying off very well, as we don’t want to pay out prize money – instead, we try to build up more towards contributing to charity.

This year is the 12th year of our event, making us the longest-running fishing tournament in Asia. Last year’s event collected a massive B175,000 for Sunshine Village.

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Last year the event raised B175,000 for Phuket Sunshine Village.

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Registration is on November 23, 2016 from 4pm onwards at Tamarind Bar & Grill in Chalong.

The weigh station will be at the Tamarind Bar & Grill in Chalong on all three fishing days, from the 24th to the 26th of November. The final evening and prizegiving party will also be held in the Tamarind Bar & Grill.

In an effort to showcase individual team skills, the rules of the PIST 2016 have been designed to allow teams to fish the event as they would while having fun fishing.

The PIST 2016 is a three-day team

fishing event with top team honours going to the team that tallies the most points (per kilo) during the tournament.

The tournament also awards prizes to the teams that catch the largest fish (by weight) in each eligible species.

A special release trophy will be awarded to the team releasing the most Billfish.

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Storytellers to grow your niche Making the most of media personalities LET’S GET SOCIAL Daniel Villota

In this column we will work towards connecting hospitality businesses with the right customers through social media channels. It’s a brave new world for business and we will do our best to equip you for it!

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n my previous article we talked about how your business here in Phuket can benefit the most from content marketing. Today, I would like to explain how to promote your business through what is called an “influencer”.

An influencer is a person who has amassed a great number of followers on one or more online channels.

They may be an actor/actress, TV personality or just a passionate commentator who writes about a specific topic and who has generated several thousands of followers on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or a blog.

Usually influencers are great “sto-

rytellers” and develop their content around niche topics, such as travel, food, fashion or sports, garnering the trust of others to deliver expert advice. Influencers with a large amount of followers are now getting paid to do sponsored posts for brands.

The price can be anything from a free meal or accommodation in a hotel, to a few thousand or hundred thousand baht. For instance, Amanda Lee has become a big personality in the fitness industry on Instagram and now receives $5,000 (approximately B174,000) for a single post – note that she has more than 4 million followers on her Instagram account.

The down side of influencers is that it is very difficult to track the return on investment (ROI) for a sponsor post, just as any other social media marketing campaign. However, it is worth trying to find the right personality that could become an ambassador and continually post about your business or brand.

However, don’t be fooled. Just because a profile has hundreds or thousands of followers, doesn’t mean that

they are the real deal. People can purchase followers on these platforms.

Fake followers will bloat their number of fans, but also means that if they post about your brand, no one will really care, or perhaps no one will even see the post.

To avoid paying or offering these “fake celebrities” sponsored posts, try to check what is happening on their profile. Are people commenting on the post? Are they performing well on only one platform? Who is engaging

with their audience? Do they have a blog? Do they have references from previous venues that they have visited before? All these questions will send you in the right direction, and further towards your targets.

Daniel Villota is the Managing Director of E-Media Asia, the number one social media consulting agency in Southern Thailand. He can be contacted at daniel@e-media.asia or visit www.e-media.asia

Probe finds Tesla autopilot speeding in fatal crash

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Tesla electric car driving in semiautonomous mode when it crashed and killed its driver in Florida on May 7 was speeding just ahead of impact with a tractor-trailer, a preliminary probe claimed last week.

The National Transportation Safety Board on July 26 said its preliminary findings showed the Tesla was traveling at 74 miles (119 kilometres) per hour ahead of impact, but noted that investigators have not yet completed an analysis of the crash data or assigned a cause for the fatal collision.

The car was driving in excess of the posted speed limit of 65 miles per hour before the crash.

“All aspects of the crash remain under investigation,” the NTSB said in a statement on its review of the fatality, which raised concerns about the safety of the rapidly growing field of autonomous driving technology.

The NTSB said the driver was using

Drivers are cautioned that they need to be at the wheel and in control. Photo: AFP/Spencer Platt. the advanced driver assistance features called Traffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer lane-keeping assistance.

It was also equipped with automatic emergency braking that is designed to automatically apply the brakes to re-

duce the severity of or assist in avoiding frontal collisions.

Tesla earlier this month acknowledged the crash and said its sensors failed to pick up the white side of the truck against a brightly lit sky.

With the truck crossing the divided highway, the impact sheared off the top of the car and killed the driver.

Some reports said the driver may have been watching a DVD at the time, ignoring Tesla's warning to remain vigilant while using the Autopilot system.

Tesla said the Autopilot system, introduced last year, is not a fully autonomous system and that drivers are cautioned that they need to be at the wheel and in control.

The system allows the vehicle to automatically change lanes, manage speed and brake to avoid a collision. The system may be overridden by the driver.

Backers of autonomous driving say that despite the Tesla fatality, the technology is likely to eliminate a large percentage of accidents, which are attributed mainly to human error.

Most major automakers are also looking at autonomous cars.

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The good, the old and the Irish Anton Markhov news@novostiphuketa.com

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f you are looking for a good old pub in Phuket, then Angus O’Tool’s could be the answer.

Founded fourteen years ago it perfectly satisfies the criteria with a warm and friendly family pub atmosphere, great choice of authentic Irish brews and traditional pub grub – all-time pub favourites.

The place is run by front-of-house manager Maurice, a trained chef who shares a strong passion to provide good food and “craic” (good conversation and entertainment). Maurice recollects that in the 2000s there wasn’t a single proper pub in Karon that sold draught beer, so the idea was to create one, a place with no bar girls or brain-bruising music, where owners and guests alike could enjoy their food and drink without any disturbance.

For Irish draft lovers Angus O’Tool’s is heaven on Earth, because throughout the years they have faithfully followed the principle of offering value for money, while keeping the prices and the quality better than other venues.

Maurice is a magician when it comes to British meat classics, although vegetarian options are also available. The portions are generous enough to challenge a solo diner, but perfect to share with a friend. The Big Bhoyo Breakfast – to give one example – is a gastronomic parade of eggs, bacon, sausage, beans, tomatoes, mushrooms, black pudding, butter and toast, and is priced at just B320 and served all day from 10am until midnight.

Chef Mo’s daily specials are also perfect to share, specifically the Mick’s Grill, served every Monday. For B420 diners get a plate full of beef, pork, sausage, kidney, liver and bacon with six side dishes including black pudding and real chips.

The meat is cooked to perfection and the size of the portion is big enough to feed a family.

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Wednesday is Boozy Chicken, Thursday is dedicated to home-made pies, Fridays to BBQ ribs in honey and oyster sauce, Saturdays is a day of Black Angus steaks and the Sunday Roast is there to round off the week.

From the main menu there are some great British specialities that are well worth a mention such as the carpetbagger steak with oysters, cottage pie, Irish stew and the eternal cornerstones of pub grub: fish and chips and bangers and mash. The portions of these dishes are as generous as the special sets.

It might be reasonable to mention that Angus O’Tool’s is not only a pub but also a guesthouse, and it shows all the major sporting events live on big

Angus O’Tool’s is a great place for St Patrick’s Day.

Mick’s Grill is highly satisfying.

100-inch screens. If, after the fight with the food, you feel too heavy (or are just worried about the suspension on your motorbike) feel free to take one of the rooms and experience Irish hospitality to the utmost.

Angus O’Tool’s is located directly opposite the Centara Karon Resort, please call on 093 696 1718 or check out the website: otools-phuket.com

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From left: Thanapak Jiradetdumrong (Alcotec Co Ltd), Mahamardrodi Hemna; Teerayut Kietwarayut; Somchai Chaowadee; Raweeda Hongsunirandorn (Alcotec Co Ltd); Anisha Evans and Udomsab Phaojumroon of Amari Phuket.

AMARI PHUKET STAFF CPR & AED TRAINED, READY TO SAVE LIVES The Amari Phuket team recently welcomed two certified instructors from Alcotec Company Limited, Thanapak Jiradetdumrong – Director, Marketing (left), and Raweeda Hongsunirandorn – Manager, Sales (third from right), who provided training on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machine. The Amari Phuket participants passed the training and they are now ready to respond to any emergency that occurs on the property.

YACHTIES RACE FOR THE BBQ FINISH Scot Toon, (far right), GM of Kata Rocks hosted the Kata Rocks Crew BBQ for the two yachts they supported this year in Phuket Race Week regatta, including Phuket yacht 'Balance'.

The drummers gathered at Naiharn beach.

EPIC PHUKET DRUM CIRCLE FOURTH ANNIVERSERY UNITES THE CROWD The event was a wonderful success and a historic moment for the drum circle. Several people jammed until past 11:30pm. The last four people finished playing after 1:30am.

Frank Didszuleit, Ksenia Mochalova, and Seyfettin Eren.

The staff of Kata Rocks.

HATS OFF TO KATA ROCKS STAFF FOR SPLENDID YEAR OF HARD WORK Kata Rocks annual staff awards party was held on Friday night, Jul 29, 2016. Celebrating the past year of achievements and awards for "Manager of the Year" and "Employee of the Year”. The theme of the party called for denim and headware.

Olly Wells, DJ Catboy, DJ Mrs Catboy and Tom Gordon.

DJ CATBOY TURNS UP THE HEAT DJ Catboy from Dubai 92FM radio in Dubai heated up the turntables at The Village Coconut Island recently and had all of the guests from their fully booked resort dancing the night away. thephuketnews

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Narong from Kee Klamp.

16TH ARCHITECT, ENGINEERING EXPO DRAWS BUILDING-MINDED CROWDS The 16th edition of the Architect and Engineering Exhibition was held at its traditional venue at the Royal Phuket City Hotel from July 28 to 31. The annual event is showcases the latest in construction tools and materials and architectural design and décor items comprising a wide range of products and technology.

Mai, Franz and Suracheth.

Andrea from SOS-Phuket.

Francesca, Marco and Nana.

HE Ivo Sieber (Ambassador of Switzerland to Thailand), Danielle, Evelyn, Gracita Sieber and Athitaya.

SWISS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS AT MÖVENPICK RESORT & SPA KARON BEACH Switzerland’s national celebration celebrates the signing of the Federal Charter of 1291. The Swiss Society Phuket this year celebrated the founding of their nation at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach, which featured speeches from the Swiss Ambassador, Mr Ivo Siber, Mövenpick’s GM Nick Porter and Andrea Tammathin from SSP.

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or Mashed Potatoes. Roasted Mixed Vegetables Flavored with Thyme and Garlic. Yorkshire Pudding and Red Wine Gravy. Enjoy Live Music from 8-Late Performed by Our Famous Two Chefs Band! Come for the FOOD - Stay for the FUN! RESERVE Your Table Now Online at bit. ly/TwoChefsReservations Check out more details on our website at bit.ly/TwoChefsEvents.

5 AUG SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP AT THANYAPURA

Get active and learn multi-sports skills! Camps are designed to be fun for kids of all ages from 3 and up at Thanyapura. A variety of sports is provided, including Learning to Swim, Competitive Swimming and Tennis. Starting prices from THB 700 per day with different timetables for each sport. For more information and reservations, please call +66 (0) 76 336 000 Email: reservations@thanyapura.com.

Phuket FC VS Trang FC

Sunday August 7, Phuket FC VS Trang FC at Surakul Stadium. Kick-off 7pm.

Admission B50 adults, Free for children with school ID Card. Proudly supported

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All you can eat Sunday Roast Buffet

WEEKLY BBQ EVERY FRIDAY

Come join us for our WEEKLY BBQ EVERY FRIDAY at Two Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Kata Beach and Patong from 12pm-Late! Indulge in All You Can Eat BBQ Pork Ribs, Chicken and Sides for ONLY 395 BAHT! Our BBQ is famous at Two Chefs! Come try us out and enjoy our mouthwatering pork ribs, flavor-bursting chicken and more! Join us for Live Music from 8-Late Performed by Our Famous Two Chefs Band!

Come for the FOOD - Stay for the FUN at Two Chefs!!! RESERVE Your Table Now Online at bit.ly/TwoChefsReservations Check out more details on our website at bit.ly/TwoChefsEvents.

All Day Breakfast at Cafe Siam

Aussie bacon & egg rolls NOW at Cafe Siam.

All day breakfast, just like mum makes. Lavazza Coffee, healthy snacks & salads. Find us at the Entrance of The Royal Paradise Complex, Patong. Mon - Sat 8.30am - 4.00pm. Facebook: CafeSiamGuesthousePhuket 081 676 9411.

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Beef, Pork & Lamb – Cauliflower, Broccoli, Peas, Carrots, fried mushrooms, grilled tomatoes – Yorkshire pudding – roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes – gravy, mushroom sauce, mint sauce. Reservation recommended 350 baht P.P., shakersphuket@gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

Indian Curry Night on Fridays Come to Navrang Mahal in Karon Sea Sands Resort & Spa for an authentic Indian Feast first and third Friday of the month, in Karon Beach. Try out our delicious Aloo Tikki, Samosas, Chicken Tandoori, Aloo Gobi, Navrang Korma, Butter Chicken, Lamb Vindaloo, Naan, Rice, Salads, Chutneys/Achars, Pistachio Ice Cream, Gulab Jamun, Fruits. Extra dishes on the menu: ONION BHAJI, BOMBAY ALOO, DAL MAKHINI, VANILLA ICE-CREAM. For only 499/- nett and special reduced prices on drinks.

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A CASUAL SUNDAY BRUNCH BY THE POOLSIDE

Relaxing afternoon by the poolside featuring a lavish spread of international delicacies and fresh seafood from the Ocean. Special Promotions: (1) A group of over 10 people receive 20% discount. (2) Birthday celebrations – birthday person receives a complimentary Brunch. The rest of the party, if over 10 people receive 20% discount. All prices are subject to a 7% government tax and a 10% service charge. Children’s prices are applicable to those aged from six to twelve. Children under the age of six dine with our compliments. RSVP, HYATT REGENCY PHUKET RESORT, fnb.phuhr@hyatt.com, 076 231 234.

Sunday Gourmet Brunch At Bodega and Grill

Relax with your family and friends while enjoying a lavish Sunday Brunch featuring a delectable international seafood buffet complemented by a 12 course degustation menu featuring finest selection of gourmet plates. Bodega Sunday Brunch from 12pm till 3pm price start from 1950++. Reservations recommend call our F& B Reservation team on 076 324 101 ext 8938.

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Sunday Tapas

Live Sports at Expat Hotel

NRL, AFL, Soccer, Rugby Union. Any live sport, we will show it. Expat Hotel, Soi Taipan, Patong. www.expatsportsbar.com.

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

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Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach

Mussels night @ Shakers

1.2kg mussels served with french fries, your choice, your style: nature, marnière, provençale, garlic & cream or Thai style. Reservations recommended B295 baht P.P., shakersphuket@gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

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 B350 per person which includes a free glass of house red or white. Opposite Centara Karon Resort. See otools-phuket.com.

This is what Sunday lunches are meant to be - fabulous, fresh unlimited and Western and Asian tapas with friends and family crafted by the talented team of chefs at Banyan Tree Phuket. Starting at THB 2,000 net per person.Reservations, Banyan Tree Phuket, 076 372 400 # 5463.

All you can eat BBQ night

6PM – 11PM: Beef, Pork, Chicken, Burgers, Sausages, Prawns & Squids, salad buffet, Choice of potatoes & Sauces, Bread, Buns & garlic bread Reservation recommended 395 baht P.P. shakersphuket@gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

Sunday Roast EVERY SUNDAY

Come enjoy a Traditional Sunday Roast EVERY SUNDAY at Two Chefs Kata Center, Karon, Kata Beach and Patong. Indulge in our Traditional Sunday Roast ALL DAY & ALL NIGHT for ONLY 395 Baht! Enjoy a Large ALL YOU CAN EAT selection of your favorites! Featuring: Roast Aussie Beef, Pork Loin and Chicken. Roasted

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11th. B799++ per person. Live DJ & Fireshow.

Buffet from 6.30pm-9.30pm. Gift for every mon: Jasmine cake.

King of the Mountain Trail Run

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

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PIWC Meet & Greet Coffee

WHERE: Starbucks @Central Festival WHEN: 2nd Thursday of each month from 10:30AM to NOON WHAT: New members are encouraged to join our monthly Meet & Greet Coffee Morning to find out more about our organization. It’s also a great opportunity to chat with a few members in a more casual setting over a cup of coffee.

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Are you ready for a challenge? Then join us for the King of the Mountain Trail Run from 7am. Run through the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in 4km, 8km, and 15km distances!

Not everyone can be King of the Mountain.

Can you? Registration is THB450 for 15km, THB350 for 8km and THB250 for 4km. Register now till 28 August at www.thanyapura.com/ events or Thanyapura Club Services on 076336 000!.

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All you can eat BBQ Ribs night

6PM – 11PM: All you can eat BBQ Ribs served with salad buffet, potato Salad & Choice of Sauces Reservation recommended 350 baht P.P. shakersphuket@gmail.com, 081 891 4381.

Faldo Series – Thailand Championship South 2016

PIWC August luncheon

Every Wednesday!

All-you-can-eat Pasta and Pizza

Every Wednesday eat all you can - pizza and pasta only for 500 Baht. Drink all you can Peroni & Belleville only for 450 Baht or both EAT DRINK ALL YOU CAN ONLY FOR 890 Baht with DOUBLE EXPRESSIONS LIVE! Wednesdays 6pm to 11pm. info@pastabellini.com. Located at Chalong Circle, Chao-Fa East.

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Not to be missed. August 18, 2016 – Phuket International Women’s Club Monthly lunch at Cloud 19 Beach Resort in Cape Panwa. Registration starts at 11.30 am. Members 600 baht, non-members 750 baht. Reservation essential: please contact Maggy Wigman at info@piwcphuket.com.

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The inaugural Faldo Series Thailand Championship – South will be staged at Laguna Golf Phuket from 8 – 11 September 2016! Open to all junior golfers aged 12 – 21 years old holding a USGA or nationally recognized handicap, the championship will consist of 54 holes, with each age-group gross winner of the championship will earn themselves places in the 11th Faldo Series Asia Grand Final to be hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at Laguna Lang Co in March 2017! Please contact golf@lagunaphuket.com to learn more about the event!.

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The Reboot & Re-energize your Body & Mind Workshop

Xana Full Moon Party - Vol. 6

Mothers Day Buffet

Oyster bar, salad bar, grilled seafood & meat stations, homemade desserts. Thursday Aug

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XANA Beach Club is once again bringing Thailand’s world-famous Full Moon Party to Phuket.

The phenomenal night features remarkable DJ Jay Please and Xana Very Own DJ Wii, thrilling entertainment, astonishing fire performance and much more! Tickets are THB300 with 1 Free Drink. 076 358 500.

This inspirational program is designed to educate, motivate and understand hormonal balancing, the cortisol connection, stress reduction and much more. Full program THB 22,000 net p.p. (excludes accommodation). One off classes from THB 900.

15% discount before July 31. Limited numbers.

Reservations and special accommodation rates contact linda.overman@marriotthotel.com or 076 338 000 ext. 3752.

Phuket International Sportfishing Tournament (PIST) 2016

Registration is on the 23th November 2016 from 4pm onwards Location Tamarind Bar & Grill in Chalong. The weight station will be at the Tamarind Bar & Grill in Chalong on all 3 fishing days, 24th, 25th & 26th November. The final evening and prize giving party will also be held in the Tamarind Bar & Grill, Chalong In an effort to showcase individual team skills, the rules of the P.I.S.T. 2016 have been designed to allow teams to fish the event as they would while fun fishing. The P.I.S.T. 2016 is a 3 day team fishing event with top team honors going to the team that tallies the most points (per kilo) during the Tournament. The Tournament also awards prizes to the team that catch the largest fish (by weight) in each eligible species. A special release trophy will be awarded to the team releasing the most Billfish. More info at www.phuket-international-sportfishing-tournament.com

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Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York Across 1. What is English dairy farmer Michael Eavis famous for?

2. Name the most famous historic bridge to cross the Vltava river?

3. What is a mortadella?

4. Which former rugby player once called the English RFU committee ‘Old Farts’?

5. Who was the decibel named after?

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44. Home of 3. Animation 25. Set of syllables Vigeland Park platform (abbr.)

28. One who goes for 4. Amphoras 47. Provoke the gold?

5. Southwest U.S. 48. Indigenous 29. Ramble 49. Graphics features 31. Additionally machine 6. Oil source 33. Hollows 50. “Taking of 7. Chaired 34. Domestic _____ 1 2 3” 8. Eye 37. Be sore 52. Romantic ones 9. Turned blue, 39. Prove, in a way 55. Take a load off maybe 45. Kind of appeal 57. Potpie morsel 10. Zealous 46. Villainous looks 11. Bearish 58. Cliffside 47. Barbershop sound 12. Type of voyage dwelling 51. Face-off 61. Little bit 13. Fragrant 53. Jewish month 63. Buzzed compounds 54. Breaks 65. Wordsworth 18. In the past 56. Antiparkinsonian 19. Ambition work agent 66. Impede, with 22. Kuwaiti, e.g.

59. Sign of summer 23. Pout “down” 60. Paesano’s land 24. Dad 67. Regret 62. Turn 68. One of a couple 26. Railroad car 64. Constitutional 69. Get firm 27. Saclike phrase 70. Eye section 71. Sensory input 72. Get used (to) 73. Salon job 74. Ryan and Tilly 75. Get rid of

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1) Glastonbury Festival (founder); 2) Charles Bridge, in Prague; 3) A large Italian sausage; 4) Will Carling; 5) Alexander Graham Bell

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This week in history ■■ Aug 5, 1735 New York Weekly Journal writer John Peter Zenger is acquitted of seditious libel against the royal governor of New York, on the basis that what he had published was true.

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per cent of the world’s population is fed by McDonald’s each day.

■■ Aug 6, 1964 Prometheus, a bristlecone pine and the world’s oldest tree of at least 4,862 years old, is cut down by a graduate student and US Forest Service personnel for research purposes.

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per cent of body weight is how much mass a sloth can lose in one defecation.

■■ Aug 7, 1941 IBM dedicates the first programcontrolled calculator.

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■■ Aug 8, 1988 Students begin the “88 Nationwide Popular Pro-Democracy Protests” in Yangon.

push-ups will generate the power needed to heat your lunch in the microwave for two minutes.

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push-ups will generate the power needed to run your desktop computer for eight hours.

Lee Kuan Yew addresses the public.

■■ Aug 9, 1965 Singapore is expelled from Malaysia and becomes the only country to date to gain independence unwillingly.

8.64 million lightning bolts strike the earth every 24 hours.

Source: Uberfacts

■■ Aug 10, 1675 The foundation stone of the Royal Greenwich Observatory in London, England is laid.

Twins bridges. Photo by Jethro Rimando Abagao Got an unusual or particularly beautiful picture of Phuket?

Email it to execeditor@classactmedia.co.th

■■ Aug 11, 2003 2003 – Jemaah Islamiyah leader Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, is arrested in Bangkok.

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Dual banana boat for water activities. 4.2 m long, 1.6 m wide. Up to 14 riders. This banana boat is brand new, packaging still intact. Stored in a warehouse in Chalong. 40,000, Vladimir, sales@joydive.asia, 084 182 8685.

Dive boat for sale

Dive boat Asian Adventure, length–18m, width– 4.6m, depth–1.7m, 1 Eng–315 H.P, capacity 40 passengers +3 crew. Located in Chalong, sales@ joydive.asia, 084 182 8685.

1 engine speedboat for sale

Honda 250 H.P. 15 passengers+3 crew, length–8.10m, width–2.40, depth-1.6.

Excellent condition, sound system. Located in Chalong. Vladimir, sales@ joydive.asia, 0841828685.

Boston Whaler Conquest 255

Immaculate condition, Mercury 150hp x 2 very low hours, Thai registered. This boat comes with full inventory. Lying AoPo Marina Phuket. Mike, mikehigh1@gmail.com, 088 768 4701.

Yacht Chartering and Resort

Big A Swan 55 Yacht Chartering and Resort in Phuket Thailand Sailing : Big A Swan 55, Accommodation: Big A Resort 076-383080 Email: bigasail@samart.co.th.

ACTIVITIES, GROUPS Roof-top Patong Mini Golf The best sea view 18 Holes, roof top Mini Golf. Located on the 4th floor of Banana Walk Plaza in Patong, 091 762 2628, http:// patongminigolf.com Free Tiya’s Hammocks campaign

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Business For Sale

No not a bar or guesthouse but a viable business not dependent on tourism or high seasons. All the machinery&inventory of materials to begin manufacturing wooden window blinds. This business has been a proven success in Phuket with over 5 years of profitable operations. Over 3 MB. in inventory included, 2 MB. with financing available. Call +6681 487 4812 or lamsden@phuketemail.com for photos&details.

Restaurant for sale in Rawai

All new equipment, air conditioned, private terrace, unlimited parking. All offers considered. optispa@gmail.com, 088 386 9132, 063 067 4498.

Restaurant set up for sale

A fully equipped restaurant in the highly sought after Boat Avenue mall in Laguna.

Stainless steel kitchen, Wi-Fi, bar counter, service area. Ready to go in days. Email: jukeboxphuket@gmail.com, 081 090 1608.

Restaurant for take over

Fully equipped restaurant in Rawai for take over in a popular tourist spot. High density crowd. 10,000FT and air condition. June, Rawai, senajune@gmail.com, 081 978 5989.

Looking for a Partner Investor

I am looking for a Partner/Investor to expand my Dive business. Anyone interested please email me to discuss the proposal. rwhi690169@bigpond.com

Bangla agogo club for sale

A newly refurbished bar/club with great returns is for sale. Fully fitted out over 2 floors. Very cheap and very low rent. Reliable landlord. Steve, stevepearcergj@hotmail.co.uk, 089 587 0819.

Business for Sale

Non-tourist/bar related business for sale, yearly turnover of 15MB. Call 087 276 0529 or 081 968 6051 for more details.

Newly renovated hotel for rent

Newly renovated hotel/guest house in Patong’s heart for rent from owner. 12 rooms, 2 shops to busy street, many facilities. More details check thephuketnews.com, search Listing ID 55398 or call +66(0)81 538 1399.

German bakery & deli & snack

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

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Pets Magic Planet

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CAR FOR SALE Toyota Corolla Altis 1.8G VVTI

2013 - 35,000km - Automatic White - CD Radio, Air-con, Alloys Excellent Condition, Only used for school runs. 525,000, Duang, Royal Phuket Marina, gavinmullins@hotmail.com, 083 093 9724.

2012 FORD RANGER

Ford Ranger 2.2 Diesel Hi Rider 22 Inch wheels, tonne cover, sheep skin seat, cover, showroom condition, 24,000 kms, by careful expat driver. 660,000, dougwatson@hotmail.com.au, 097 045 2788.

TOYOTA ALTIS 1.6G AT

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Insurance, FSH, Lady driver 395K baht ono 395K, Clive Roberts, crob58@gmail.com, 081 087 9237 or 086 270 8727.

Chevy Captiva LT 2008

Chevrolet Captiva LT 2008, 499,000 Baht, 62.000 KM, 1 Owner, 2.0L Turbo Diesel, Full Chevy Service History, No Accidents, 1st Class Insurance. Tel. 082 804 1742.

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Honda Jazz 2009 1500cc Auto

57,000kms. One owner since new. Regularly U serviced by Honda. Tax and Insurance until the end of June and available now at right offer. Reduced by 40,000 bht, REDUCED to 330,000bht o.n.o, Andy +66846909144, andysmalster@gmail.com

CARS WANTED Urgent need Toyota hilux vigo

Want to sell your Toyota hilux vigo Champ ? vigo4u is the best palace to sell your Toyota.

Vigo4u now in Phuket, Pataya and Bangkok also. 084 344 3444, 02 810 8117.

PROPERTY FOR SALE Outstanding Beach Front Pool Villa

A rare opportunity to purchase a 4 bedroom beachfront villa in a 5* resort at The Village Coconut Island. A “snip” at 22m THB. Contact email aadmo@btinternet. com, Somjit, aadmo@btinternet.com, 081 9791945.

LAND NEAR WATERFALL FOR SALE

Beautiful, gently sloping land for sale near Bang Pae waterfall. Good road, 3-phase power. NS3 paper (upgrade applied for). 7 rai, B4m/rai. 087 884 9964 (En) or 087 272 5594 (Th). alasdair.phuket@gmail.com

Kay McDonnell

I have a number of FIRE SALE PROPERTIES from 1.5 MTB to 47MTB. Condos/Houses/Villas Please contact me if you are looking for bargains in the south of the island. 080 124 1245, kay@pare.com

Nai Harn Pool Villa

Brand New 3 bedrooms near the beach, activities and restaurants 8.5 mlb only. Call 095 036 5536 for viewing or more info, contact Jonathan.

Nai Harn Pool Villa For Sale

Near the beach, activities and restaurants Brand New 611 Sqm. 16.75 mlb Call 095 036 5536 for viewing or more info, Contact Jonathan.

House for Sale

For Sale

Industrial over locker. Whitehouse Brand. 3 Thread. Brand new never used.

Full tool kit. Bargain at 12,000 Baht. Call Sandi 087 264 0778.

Office Space Laguna

Office Space Laguna - Plaza del Mar Fully Furnished offices 4 Office Suite plus boardroom Rent entire unit or individual office 080 045 4474.

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House at Land and House for sale. 2-storey with 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, balcony, jacuzzi, library, laundry. Near to kid playground, two swimming pools, sauna, gym. Enough land to build a second house on the same plot. Ekaterina Oseledets, 095 861 7571.

MAI KHAO LAND

Beachfront land in Mai Khao. East coast. 3 rai 2 ngan 24sqw. For sale: 45 million baht. 45 million.

D Condo Creek, fully furnished

Studio 5th floor, mountains view. Cool & quiet.

24 hrs security, 3 swimming pools, gym. Shops & restaurants around. Rent out good return.

1.85 MB., Tiya, Kathu Phuket, lodchong77th@ yahoo.com, EN & TH 089 600 0041.

COMMUNITY

MOTORBIKES FOR SALE MAX SYM 400I

Big comfortable 2012 scooter one expat owner. Only 2,600 kms., has had 1st service a great bike, reason to sale leaving Thailand. 150,000, Doug Watson, Phuket, dougwatson@hotmail.com.au, 097 045 2788.

MEMBERSHIPS Blue Canyon Membership

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

MOVING SERVICES Looking for Moving Company?

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PROPERTY FOR SALE 2 New Resale Condos 3.9 MB. 7%net ROI

Modern home office for sale

Modern home office for sale located 400 m fr Central Intersection. 1 Unit has 1 commercial, 1 living space, 4 bedrooms & built-in bathrooms. Owner, thip_june19@yahoo.com,

087 543 4716.

1 bed condos on the market 7%net ROI for 14 years!

Rare Pool access modern hilltop unit. Panoramic views of Andaman Bay & city lights of Patong. Also 1 bed city & ocean views, fully furnished & professionally managed. You just collect 7% net/year hassle free. Contact phuketjon@ gmail.com, 084 842 2262.

Horst Lakits

Resort for sale/lease long term, in Chalong/Rawai Area own big well 22 rooms 2 Rai land large pool Restaurant parking No Agents. lets talk, Horst Lakits, 67/18 Soi Sermsuk, bigasail@samart.co.th, 086 940 1860, 076 383 080.

Patong Tower and Andaman Beach suite for sale

Mountains and Sea Views, Call David 080 692 6114, email: patongrealestate@gmail.com

Owner Sales Appartment “ The Pearl of Naithon “ Leasehold

Total area 226,66 SQM including terrace 41,25 Sqm. 3 bedrooms with 3 bathrooms Price THB 13.5 million. MP: 089 814 1458.

Villa For Sale / Rent

Located at Naiharn beach Soi Naya 3, Mountain view, Swimming pool, Balcony, 2 floor, 4 bed room. Total 92 sq.m. Thai 081 958 0542 ENG 081 956 6813.

Sea View Land 265 Met. Pub.Rd.

Great investment. 3/5 Rai Plots. NS3G Titles.

Price start 4 M/Rai. Full infra. 265 Met. Pub. Rd. Frontage. Located on Koh Yao Yai resort area, just 25 min. speed boat from Phuket. We can make easy half day trip 10am-2pm. Call Charlie /more info, charlesaraines@hotmail.com, 062 069 1965.

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House for sale

Private pool villa with lovely garden half a rai. Quiet and safe area. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom open kitchen.

160 m2 Situated in Ban Pahra. 12 minutes to PIA, Phuket Airport, Nay Yang beach, and Blue Canyon Golf course. 2 min to Mission Hill Golf course. Price 8 million baht, 225 000 euro, bergsstigen@telia.com, 090 701 4204.

PROPERTY FOR SALE New Sea View Villa

Premium villa 8B in the prestiques Sunrise Ocean Villas developement is now for sale.

Being built on the highest point in the estate, only 80 meters from the ocean and located 3 mins away from Grand AoPor Marina, 10 mins from golf course, 20 mins from the airport,, shopping centers, schools and hospitals, this villa is a perfect place to live with no traffic, no pollution and no mass tourism..., Over than 600 Sqm usable building area, 3 bedrooms, guest apartment, maid quarters, games room, 10 meter infinity swimming pool, roof terrace and breath taking views. Can be ready to move in within 8 weeks and still can be customized to the wishes of new owner. For sale at only 24.9 mill Baht. For viewing or more information please contact our sales director, Khun Montha 081 343 0777 Email : montha_phuket@yahoo.com.

Two-story house in Phuket City

Land 400 sq. m, living area 344 sq.m, 6 rooms, 3 bathrooms, maid’s room with bath. Fully furnished. Very good for living and business.

15,000,000.-, Pauline Haldemann, haldemwa@hotmail.com, 081 895 0038.

Laguna - Luxury 1 Bed & Golf Membership For Sale

Totally renovated: new kitchen, wood floors, furnished, sound system. Price includes Laguna Golf Membership and Privilege Card. THB 6.9M. Owner 084 247 1632 - E-Mail: phuket3203@gmail.com

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PROPERTY FOR SALE Karon Beach New House For Sale/Rent

80 Sqm. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, Terrace carport. Nice Sea view.

Sale 5.8 MB. Rent long term 18,000 per month. Gunter Kraus, Phuket, naruchai@gmx.de, 091 040 2471.

Phuket Beach Front Land

14 RAI Beach front Phuket,Phungnga Close 5-7*hote,Chanode title,90 meters of water frontage More than 100 m wide beach&small piece of land close to the beach 25MB/RAI, Ms.Pam, phuketmyhouse@gmail.com, 089 868 8668.

The Base Downtown - Sale/Rent

1 Bed (35sqm) & 2 Bed (60sqm), fully furnished, pool view. Near Central, BIS, Big C, Lotus, Siriroj hospital, Darasamut School, Thai Hua School (Close to new Central Embassy- good investment). Swimming pool, fitness & library. Rent:15,000-25,000 THB/month and 35,000-45,000 THB/month. Panattaporn.c@gmail.com, 093 639 4654.

Chalong Villa for sale

Living area 450 sq.m, Land 800 sq.m. 1st floor: Living room, Master bdr with en-suite bth, Kitchen, Seaview terrace, Pool, Carpark. 2nd floor: 4 bdr with bth, 2nd living room, Office. 19.5M, oliver@ thurmanngroup.com, 087 877 2320.

Alexander Kolesnikov

Land & 4 storey commercial building for sale. Patong. Just 60 m from the beach. Guesthouse with 6 luxury rooms + restaurant 40 seats. 17 MB, Contact Alexander, alexkolinz@gmail.com, 089 651 3250.

SMALL RESORT BY LAGUNA

4 Luxury villas, office, 2 pools, 1 Rai - Chanote. Secure investment, price below replacement cost, money maker. Owner 82 retiring. 30 Mil Baht.

Lets talk. Owner, 089 594 4067.

House For Sale

Located in Rawai soi Samaki 3, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 Laundry room, 1 storage room, living area 160 sq.m, Chanot title 280 sq.m. 3.2 MB., Rico9963@hotmail.com, 083 640 9041

Brand new 3 bed villa Onyx

Living area 160 sq.m. Land 200 sq.m. Fully luxury furnished. Open plan living room with kitchen, private & peaceful area, security gate estate, gym. 8.9M, oliver@thurmanngroup. com, 087 877 2320.

Villa for sale

Exclusive villa with pool and garden in Phuket, Rawai/Nai Harn, Land size: 1’700 m2, build up area 400m2. Private sale, no agents please.

36 MB, JasminConsulting@gmx.net

Land for sale - Mission Height

NICE LAND FOR SALE AT MISSION HEIGHT, JUST OVER ONE RAI. Phone 093 629 4400 English, 082 421 4842 Thai.

Alexander Kolesnikov

3 Bedroom villa for sale. Building 320 s.m. Land 900 s.m. Nice garden, 2 car garage, study. Just 3 minutes from BIS. 15 MB, Contact Alexander, alexkolinz@gmail.com, 089 651 3250.

Waterfront Condominium

The Cleat Condo, residence project in Krabi Boat Lagoon Marina. Price 3-9MB, size 37119 Sq.M., 1 or 2 bedroom, marina view. For rent/sale. marketing@phuketpropertytrip.com

Kata Seaview Condo For Sale

New 1 bedroom with great sea and sunset views! 44sqm. Leasehold with foriegn freehold available. Swimming pool, sauna and clubhouse. Flexible furniture options. Great management and rental program, 082 254 0760.

For Sale or Rent

4 bedroom 3 bath room with excellent views of Chalong Bay. 3 storage, fully furnished all new swimming pool in quiet area Rawai beach. All inquires. Tidarat, 087 466 5635.

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Anuphas Golfville House- Kathu

Apartment for rent

Land 162 sqwa. Large Pool/Jacuzzi-3 Bed-4 Bath-Office-2 Storage Building-Alarm System and much more. Reduced 22MB to 18 MB for Quick Sale. mrgeoffcurry@yahoo.com, Si +6681 970 8896 TH/ENG, Geoff+6681 854 0061 ENG.

Luxury 1 bedroom ground floor apartment.

65.s.q.m. Central Patong. Short or long term rental. For details email ianscondo21@gmail.com

2 BDR Bungalow, Nai Harn Beach

For rent with “Free UBC Platinum cable TV”, security, air-con, fridge, stove, quiet area, at end of cul-de-sac, 12,500 per month.

Call 098 017 8818 or 087 884 8972.

Ocean View Land Kamala

Half rai 797sq.m. cleared and leveled, power connected, sealed road, MUST SELL 6.75million. For ENG 090 492 3101 THA 093 768 6694.

Rawai Sea View Condominium For Rent

Partner for resort wanted

5 Rai. hillside Maikhao beach. Main buiding finished. Nice sunset seaview, 087 267 1192, Julius_schuster2001@yahoo.de

Short/long-term rental. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, Stunning sea view, Fully furnished, Large swimming pool, lift. reservation@ almaliresidence.com, 0935742533

Land For Sale 3 Mil Baht

Office/Shop for Rent

In Thalang area 2.5 Rai beautiful, flat land with access road, Chanote title, only 5 minutes from Thanyapura (PIA International school). sk.thanya@gmail.com, 081 737 8624.

Ground Floor space with excellent positioning on Chalong Pier Road. For more information, please call 081 416 4177 or 076 381 341.

House in Karon for Sale

Hard to find 3 bed room , 3 bathroom house for sale in the perfect location near Kata & Karon beach, well maintained with a salt water pool, Price : 16,000,000, Narrisara (Tic), 7/8 Patak Soi 10, Karon, g-a-coates@hotmail.com, 0991642991.

House For Rent at tennis club

2 bedrooms,1 en-suite bedroom,2 bathroom, living area and big veranda. Ideal for tennis coach.

Prefer long term rent. Viewing by appointment only.

Patra, patbittersweet@gmail.com , 081 607 2805.

Sea view land in Patong

For Sale/Rent (5 Days - 6 Months)

The last piece of seaview land on prime location in Patong, just 500m from Patong beach, 1.3 KM. to Jungceylon Shopping Mall, Contact: Karuna, kpattarawalee@gmail.com, 089 967 5373.

4 Floors, 6 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms. Fully furnished. Kuku, Phuket Town. Contact Joy, 093 596 2757, joyfulphuket@gmail.com

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Kathu Condo for Sale/Rent

36 Sqm Fully Furnished with Pool & Fitness. Rent start 9,000 monthly. Close to Patong, Central Festival Phuket and Prince of Songkla University. Lily Line ID: 0841094466, flyfreelily@gmail.com, 084 109 4466.

Villas & Apts Rent-Chalong

2- and 3-bedroom pool villas, 2-bedroom townhouses & studio apartments. Special prices from 700/night or 8,000/month. Rates include WiFi, maid service, cable TV, furnishings. Great location near Big Buddha. info@chalongapartment.com, 086 282 6221, www.chalongapartment.com

4BED 4BATH GOOD LOCATION

A secure 4-bed 4-bath with a swimming pool in Baan Suan Loch Palm. 5 mins to BIS, 12 to 15 mins to Central, Patong and Phuket Town.

65000THB, jenjiramountford@gmail.com

2 bed house for rent, Kathu

Furnished 2 bed house for rent in Kathu, quiet area within easy reach of Tesco Lotus, Central, golf courses and fresh market. 15,000, Nok Roper, daveroper@live.com, 095 257 5382.

Two condos for sale/rent

2 condos for sale 48 sqm. - sale price $60,000 (developer’s price $116,000) & 54,5 sqm. - sale price $70,000 (developer’s price $128,000).

Fully furnished, near Central, Big C, BIS, Lotus, hospitals, schools. Communal pool and gym. Short & long time rent available 48 sqm. – THB 10000-15000 per month; 54,5 sqm. – THB 15000-20000 per month + electricity&water, Ekaterina Oseledets, 095 861 7571.

Phuket Office Share @ RPM

Searching for a prime location address as your office on Phuket? We are inviting small companies or individuals to join us in sharing our office space @ ‘Royal Phuket Marina’. Email us or call us on: 076390482 for full details.Phuket Luxury Living, info@phuketluxuryliving.com, 076 390 482.

Has everything, comfort, security, live in a small resort - lush tropical garden. 35,000 Baht per month. Long lease. Owner, 089 594 4067.

Retail space for rent

Retail space available in the Ocean Plaza Patong for massage, beauty, coffee, souvenir shops etc. Low rent contracts for up to 12 yrs. For info call Natty at 086 281 8883 or 076 343 506. 3632, Nattida Thaboondee, g.cummings@hotmail.com, 086 281 8883.

Chalong villa for rent

Living area 450 sq.m, Land: 800 sq.m. 1st floor: Living room, Master bdr with en-suite bth, Kitchen, Sea view terrace, Pool, 2nd floor: 4 bdr with bth, 2nd living room, Office. 90,000/month/ year., oliver@thurmanngroup.com, 087 877 2320.

Amazing Sea view Penthouse in Rawai

FOR RENT Amazing Sea view Penthouse in Rawai.

360 p ํ anoramic breathtaking views of Chalong bay, mountain view and big Buddha. Two bedrooms, 310 sq.m of spacious living area and balconies. Please contact Izzy 086278 8300 or Danai 090 170 0429. propertysales@serenityphuket.com

House for rent - Near Pah-klok

Long term, quality furnishings, near Heroines Monument, 3 bed, 2 baths plus office. Good garden. THB35,000 per month. Call 087 878 5804.

PATONG: 1 and 2 Bed Apartments

2-Bed/2-Bath & Studio for rent. Balcony. Full A/C. Western Kitchen. Modern furnished. All Extras. Fast WIFI free. Quiet Location & well maintained.

Email : khunrei@gmail.com, 084 185 8536.

CHALONG BEACH FRONT LAND

Direct beach front land for rent. Long and short term. Area 2400 sq meter with beach front of 40 meter, Contact: Mr. Narin, narinpga@ gmail.com, 081 826 9390.

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Phuket FC fail to impress FOOTBALL

AIS SOUTHERN REGION DIVISION 2

Matt Pond editor@classactmedia.co.th

P

huket FC took on bottom of the table Nakhon Si Heritage (Saints of the South) in their 2016 AIS Southern Region Division 2 game last Sunday (July 31) at Surakul Stadium with neither team getting on the score sheet.

After the Andaman Dragon’s coach Pittaya “Odd” Phimarnman last week described their performance against Yala United as one of the best of the season so far, despite losing the game 4-3 after being 1-3 up, Phuket’s fans were hoping to see a similar performance on home turf, and with the Saints only taking four points from four draws so far this season many were sure the team would seal a victory and walk away with three points.

However, that wasn’t to be the case, in fact, it was totally the opposite and Phuket put in what was by far the worst performance of the season.

And as is usual with Phuket’s fans after such a dismal display, they were calling for the sacking of Coach Odd.

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Phuket FC’s Delphin Abena. Photo: Puvadon Kosol Klabpadung Yes, the performance was dire, but to pinpoint the blame on just one person is a little unjust as there are far more people involved in the team than Coach Odd himself. He is now assisted by two other coaches, and there were also some 15 players, who, over the course of the 90 minutes, could also have been blamed.

In addition, the reaction of the fans was just a reminder of seasons past where coaches have been changed two or three

times, usually resulting in the team fighting for relegation, which is certainly not the direction Phuket need to be heading mid-way through the season.

There really was very little action to report in the game and neither goalkeeper was really tested at either end of the pitch. But that changed with 20 minutes left of the game when Nakhon Si Heritage’s number 36 was given a straight red card after committing a “last man” foul. The resulting free kick of

which was put narrowly over the bar.

However, the red card did make Phuket up their game a little and they certainly put the visitors under a lot more pressure than at any other time of the game.

But unfortunately, despite Nakhon being down to 10 men, the hosts were still unable to find what they needed to give them a win.

Luckily for Phuket other games played last weekend

Team

MP W

D

L

1

Nara United

15

8

5

2

16

29

2

Suratthani FC

15

8

5

2

5

29

3

Ranong United

15

7

5

3

1

26

4

Trang FC

15

7

4

4

4

25

5

Yala FC

15

7

2

6

3

23

6

Satun United

15

5

5

5

3

20

7

Phuket FC

15

4

8

3

1

20

8

Hatyai FC

15

6

1

8

-10

19

9

Pattani FC

15

5

3

7

5

18

10

Phatthalung FC

14

3

5

6

-5

14

11

Phangnga FC

14

3

4

7

-6

13

12

Nakhorn Si Heritage 15

0

5

10

-16

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mostly went their way and they managed to keep their place at 7th in the 12-side table.

However, with Nara United and Suratthani FC both getting wins, they are now 9 points adrift of the top spot with seven games remaining.

Phuket were to take on Phatthalung FC when The Phuket News went to press on Wednesday (Aug 3), who were, at that time, sitting at 10th in

GD Pts

the league table on 14 points.

The team then return home for a weekend game against Trang FC to be held this Sunday (Aug 7) at Surakul Stadium.

The game against Trang is set for a 7pm kick-off with admission set at B50 for adults and free for kids who present a student ID card.

The Phuket News is proud media sponsor of Phuket FC.

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PPL newcomers M&M seal first victory

Weather too poor CAST AWAY

POOL PATONG POOL LEAGUE (PPL) newcomers M&M Bar claimed their first win after coming out 7-4 victors at home against Simon & Oils in last Thursday’s (July 28) games. While at the other end of the table, Wet Dreams suffered their first loss going down 7-4 to Sports Bar. Dirty Nellies had a good 8-3 win at home against Martin Swiss, but it was the team from Martin Swiss who cleaned up in the “Killer”.

Also in that game, Warren won his singles game meaning that he stays top of the individual player’s league.

Elsewhere, Genius had a good win at home against Natalie Bar coming out 8-3 victors. But despite the loss, Nu from Natalie bar won his singles game with a fine seven ball.

Ting Tong had a good 6-5 win over a very strong Champs team and also managed to claim victory in the “Beer” leg.

The game between 1Bar

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and Amigo had to be cancelled, unfortunately Amigo has decided to pull out of the league.

Any bar from the island interested in a playing a friendly against any of the PPL teams please contact Scott on 081 728 9509.

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League Standings Wet Dreams

62

Genius

54

Dirty Nellies

54

Sports

53

Ting Tong

52

1Bar

52

Champs

48

Natalie

45

Martin Swiss

42

Simon & Oils

34

M&M

32

Amigo

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i once again me fellow Fisheroos.

Once more fishing was curtailed by the weather me old shipmates, and on the one trip out towards the end of the month we had one hit from a Sail which lasted all of three minutes and nothing else.

Great to be out again, but quite disappointing really when you consider the conditions to be good, “overcast, calm and after a storm”, especially after the fantastic season we have had.

I apologise for this month’s article being delayed, but I awaited the outcome of the PGFC’s (Phuket Game Fishing Club) committee meeting, where it was rumoured that exciting, earth-shattering things were about to happen, like the arrival of the Kraken.

The Kraken being a legendary sea monster of huge propor t ions, somet i mes thought to be a giant squid with a psychotic temperament and tentacles everywhere, the scourge of anything maritime.

An 1810 illustration of Kraken attacking a merchant ship. Public Domain Well that’s it, as my timbers are well and truly shivered, I have decided to jump ship as I believe she is now well beyond repair and have advised what’s left of the of the PGFC crew of my assessment of the situation. So no more reports on the fishing club from me.

As Thailand’s Premier Sports Fishing Competition, “sponsored by The Phuket News” is now being run in-

dependently of the PGFC, I will be in a position to keep everyone advised of what’s happening on that front. For further details please contact Warren Crowe at: thailandclassics2017@gmail.com.

While on the subject of competitions, the P.I.S.T. (Phuket International Sportsfishing Tournament) (see page 37), another “The Phuket News” sponsored event, has just finalised their arrange-

ments for this year’s “rivalry of the reels”.

This three day event will be held from Nov 23 with the “Early Bird” bookings coming in until the end of September.

Check it out on the internet or contact me for details of available boats etc., for either competition.

Tight lines Jimmy fishinginphuket.com

Topper 4.2 World Championship 2016: Congratulations to Phuket

Youth Sailing Club members Max Yuang-Ngam (centre) and Paton Mervielde (right) who took 1st and 3rd place respectively at the 2016 Topper Worlds held at Ballyholme Yacht Club, Northern Ireland from July 23-29. Max’s 1st place meant that he was crowned Topper 4.2 World Champion 2016. Photo: Simon McIlwaine

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Fishing fans get ready for 12th P.I.S.T event FISHING

Tournament Info:

F

ollowing the destructive Tsunami in the Indian Ocean region in 2004, the former organisers of the Phuket fishing tournament decided to call it a day.

However, in 2005 they decided – in only two weeks – that they would start to organise a new tournament, and the Phuket International was born.

In the first three years of the event went by various names, but from 2008 onwards it was officially known as the “Phuket International Sportfishing Tournament” (P.I.S.T).

In the tournaments early days there were just five people who joined, but that number soon increased to a healthy three men teams.

By 2009 the event had became so popular that the organisers started to hold a charity evening whereby funds raised from the event were donated to the local Sunshine Village Orphanage.

Now in its 12th year, the decision to run a fun fishing tournament is paying off very

At the end of the event a special release trophy will be awarded to the team releasing the most Billfish. well as rather than paying out prize money to entrants, the money now goes instead to charity.

The P.I.S.T is now the longest running fishing tournament in Asia, and last year

only the event brought in some B175,000 funds which were all donated to The Phuket Sunshine Village.

This event is proudly sponsored

by The Phuket News.

What’s been going on surf wise SURFING

SKYLAS SURF HOUSE

Tim Campbell info@surf-sup.asia

WELCOME TO THE WOrld of ocean surfing. Phuket’s surfers “hope Rickter scale” hits an all time high, as the wait for some decent swell to hit our shores seems like it’s been going on a lifetime now.

Beginners and first season learners though have been cheering as they have been

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treated to a plentiful serving of small fun swells throughout July, which is unusual.

We haven’t seen the same storm of activity as we are used to this year, and this is why the rest of us surf-addicted people are chomping at the bit to see some bigger waves.

This past week has given us a snippet of that hope with a rise in the swell.

Meanwhile, the “all girls surfing day” put on by Roxy, Andaman Sea Surf & Freedom Boardsports was a huge hit last weekend, and girls of all ages were encouraged to give it a

go. This is one of many great initiatives happening around Phuket’s surf scene now.

We are halfway through Phuket’s surf season now so it’s time to stop putting it off, grab your surfboard and come to the beach before the waves are gone and you’re yelling at the dog, blaming it for your procrastination.

Tim’s Tip: To practice

basic turning on a wave, move your leading hand where you want to go, your body and the board will then follow.

• Registration to enter the tournament is on the November 23 from 4pm onwards at the Tamarind Bar & Grill in Chalong.

• The weigh station will be at the Tamarind Bar & Grill in Chalong on all three fishing days – November 23, 24 and 25.

• The final evening and prize giving party will also be held at the Tamarind Bar & Grill, Chalong • In an effort to showcase individual team skills, the rules of the P.I.S.T. 2016 have been designed to allow teams to fish the event as they would while fun fishing.

• The P.I.S.T. 2016 is a three day team fishing event with top team honours going to the team that tallies the most points (per kilo) during the tournament.

• The Tournament also awards prizes to the team that catches the largest fish (by weight) in each eligible species.

• A special release trophy will be awarded to the team releasing the most Billfish.

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Eight FINA members take on best in Rio Continued from page 40 ...“We’ve all become very close. I feel about them as I think I would feel about my children, which means I treat them like people I care enough about that I won’t tell them what they want to hear but what I think it’s the best for them [to hear], which sometimes they don’t like but they end up appreciating,” said Miguel.

Thanyapura was selected as the official training centre for FINA and has been cooperating to promote talented swimmers from around Asia by supporting the scholarship “Targeting Rio 2016”, and providing the athletes with accommodation, training facilities, and professional coaching.

“Thanyapura offers a variety of services and facilities ensuring the athletes optimise their stay there. Moreover, Phuket, with its easy flight connections to all major cities in Asia, makes it a perfect option for us,” said Dr. Julio Cesar Maglione, President of FINA Development.

The team, this year, has

Eloi Imanirugaha from Rwanda is one of the eight heading to the Olympics. broken national records over 150 times and joined several competitions from Russia to Japan, going through Malaysia, Hong Kong, from World Championships to Asian Age Group Championships and South Asian Championships “After a year of training and after our FINA swimmers have broken national records over 150 times, we finally get to see eight representing their countries and Thanyapura at the Rio Olympics. We couldn’t be any prouder, unless, of course, which is what we hope, we get to break a few more national records and put one or two of them in a semi-final, which would be a great success of the history of South East Asia,” Miguel noted.

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fter just four days of training together, and ahead of a scheduled visit to Suining, China to take part in an international football competition, the Phuket FC Youth football team played the Phangnga FC Academy team in a friendly game last Saturday (July 30) at Surakul Stadium.

Despite the short training period, the team, managed

by Samak Rattanadilok Na Phuket and coached by Choochai Angkabkaew, came out surprising 6-2 winners against their opponents.

However, the main purpose of the quick setting up of the team, who will now represent Phuket at a provincial level, was for them to compete in an invitational football tournament to be held from Aug 6-15 in Suining, a prefecture-level city of the eastern Sichuan province in Southwest China.

The invitation for a team

The starting 11 from Phuket FC Youth who took on the Phangnga FC Academy team at Surakul Stadium last Saturday (July 30). Photo: Ligay Phuket/Facebook to compete in the competition came after Suining City Deputy Mayor Hu Jiazheng on June 27 met with Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada to sign a friendship Memorandum of Association (MoU) for Phuket and Suining to become sister cities.

After last Saturday’s game

The Phuket News spoke to Samak, who was previously involved with the island’s futsal team Phuket United and is currently a representative of Sports Authority of Thailand Phuket office, and Choochai, who was once assistant manager of Phuket FC, to find out more about the squad and what

the future holds for them.

“We had to select this team very quickly as the province was invited to Suining in China to play in a competition after the two became sister cities. The governor of Phuket specifically asked us to become involved and select the players from local

schools,” said Samak.

“They played the game here at Surakul Stadium against the Phangnga FC Academy team in preparation for that tournament in China,” added Choochai.

When asked how the team was selected, Samak said that all local schools were informed that trials were taking place and that any children between the ages of 16 and 18 were invited to attend.

“We had a big turn out for the trials, but eventually we managed to get our squad of players,” said Samak.

Both Samak and Choochai pointed out that despite the team being called Phuket FC Youth, they are in no way connected to the official Phuket FC team, although the new club owners, Royal Raya Sport, have given them some support.

“Phuket FC have provided us with our kits and they have also given us permission to use their name,” said Choochai.

Turning back to the upcoming tournament in China, Samak and Choochai ex-

plained that it will be the state administration of the Suining prefecture that covers all the costs involved in the team playing in the tournament bar the cost of flights.

“Suining will cover all expenses for the team except for the travel costs,” said Choochai.

“The Phuket Governor will arrange for the travel costs for the team to be paid for,” he added.

After returning from the tournament in China it will be back to the training ground for the squad as they prepare for their next event, the Southern National Youth Games to be held in Nakhon Sri Thammarat in October.

“This event will see the 14 southern provinces taking part to compete in the final where the winners from each region will come together to see who is the best in Thailand,” explained Samak.

“After seeing what the team has done in these four days I truly believe that they can at least reach the semifinals,” he said.

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eroy Sane’s transfer to Manchester City on Tuesday (Aug 2) follows a well-worn path of Bundesliga talent tempted by high-profile Premier League moves – but many then fail to secure a first-team place in England.

Cit y have repor tedly paid £37mn (B1.7bn) for the 20-year-old fleet-footed winger, who has just four caps for Germany and 47 Bundesliga appearances under his belt for Schalke.

Sane has bags of potential and will be battling England international Raheem Sterling for playing time at City.

He will add to the attacking options for City coach Pep Guardiola with Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne, David Silva, Wilfried Bony, Jesus Navas and Samir Nasri also vying for starting places.

The Premier League is arguably the world’s most high-profile and physically demanding domestic competition, which, unlike some of its continental cousins, does not break for winter.

Sane announced his arrival with a spectacular Champions League goal in March 2015 at Real Madrid in Schalke’s 4-3 away win in the last 16, as they bowed out 5-4 on aggregate, which led to his first Germany

call-up at the end of last year.

Many Schalke fans feel Sane’s move has come too soon, something he rejects.

“I have read many of your comments on social media and many are of the opinion that this switch has come too soon,” he wrote on Instagram in an open letter to Schalke fans.

“I wanted to simply use this chance. You never know what is going to happen in the future and when you’ll get an opportunity like this again.

“My family and I had a lot of conversations with Pep Guardiola, who has totally convinced us of what he wants to achieve in England and internationally in the next few years.

“I feel prepared to make this next step, but you can believe me when I say I will never forget Schalke.”

Sane’s sentiments echo the tears shed by Manuel Neuer, another talent nurtured by Schalke’s academy, in announcing he was leaving to join Bayern Munich in 2011.

But as former Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger is learning at Manchester United, having been made to train with the reserves by manager Jose Mourinho, a dream move to England can quickly sour.

The 32-year-old Schweinsteiger has struggled to cope with the physicality of playing

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Germany’s midfielder Leroy Sane takes part in a press meeting after a training session as part of the team’s preparation for the Euro 2016 European football championships. Photo: Patrick Stollarz/AFP in England and was blighted by knee injuries last season.

Japan’s Shinji Kagawa signed for United in 2012 while in great form having helped steer Borussia Dortmund to the league and cup double.

He became the first Japanese to win the Premier League, but after Alex Ferguson left Old Trafford in 2013, Kagawa was benched by his successor David Moyes and rejoined Dortmund in 2014.

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place at Chelsea, and is now at Borussia Dortmund after a short spell with Wolfsburg.

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But his Germany teammate Lukas Podolski was shipped to Inter Milan, then Istanbul’s Galatasaray in 2015, after falling out of the Frenchman’s favour.

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“He’s a very gifted player technically and he’s got a lot

of pace,” Hamann told Sky Sports.

“He’s not been prolific for Schalke over the last couple

of seasons but I think he is a player who can, and will, score goals.”

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Imanirugaha, from Rwanda, Vinity Hemthon, from Cambodia, Shajan Aminath, from the Maldives, Sirish Gurung from Nepal, Sajan Prakash and Shivani Kataria, both from India, and Mohammad Rahman Sagor, from Bangladesh.

All of them spent a year at Thanyapura Sports & Leisure Club, training with the in-house expert coaches, Miguel Lopez Alvarado and David Escolar Ballesteros, who worked closely alongside the FINA team.

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Eight members of FINA were selected to take part in the Rio Olympics on July 29. Photo: Thanyapura

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