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V-Gov demands Phuket Russian business action now to association is proposed fix beach chaos BEACH BUSINESSES OPerating on Surin and Nai Yang were again in the spotlight at a meeting held at the Phuket Provincial Hall on Wednesday (September 4), with officials from Thalang, Kathu and Muang districts meeting together to try and solve the problem. This was the latest in a series of meetings about the long-running issue of what to do with masseuses, vendors, beach bed and umbrella renters, and jet ski operators working on the beaches, and how to bring some sort of order to the chaos. Clearly fed up with the ongoing lack of progress was chairman of the committee and Phuket Vice Governor Jamroen Thippayapongthada who said, “If there is no progress or nothing is done, then I will

quit from being a chairman of this working group, because it lacks the efficiency to work.” Surin Beach was the first topic of the day. It was announced that 30 food vendors had been officially notified that they must move out of the beach area by September 18. V/Gov Jamroen told Nai Yang officials at the meeting, “If you don’t take action, I will set up a committee to investigate you personally, and then I will tell the DSI to take action against you.” He said OrBorTor and Thalang District officials must work together, and ordered them to inspect Nai Yang, Mai Khao and Bang Tao beaches and report to him this week. “I don’t want to hear the same old story over and over again,” he said referring to past excuses for inaction.

ollowing a meeting on Monday (September 3) between the Provincial Administration and business people from Russia, some of those business people are now talking about setting up a Russian business association on the island. Monday’s session – and a similar one on Tuesday involving Chinese and South Korean business people on the island – was aimed at clarifying rules on tour guides and work permits. Property developer Sergei Nesterenko, developer of the Vista del Mar project near Naithorn Beach, made his proposal in an article published by The Phuket News’ Russianlanguage sister publication, Novosti Phuketa. “For entrepreneurs formation of an association is, we believe in the current situation,

‘We are constantly being kicked and have no one to turn to.’ Sergei Nesterenko with Governor Maitree Intusut. crucial to business development, and perhaps even to its very survival.” Noting that few Russians living in Phuket are retirees – that most are in business – he wrote, “It’s no secret that there is a threat of Russians being squeezed out of the market by local and foreign competitors. “Also, local people do not know who to turn to with complaints and problems associated with Russians. Conversely, some local and foreign business people would like to do business with us, but do not know who to approach. “I meet regularly with non-Russian business people, and the word ‘Russian’ is on

everyone’s lips; many would like to join us. “So an Association or Chamber of Commerce – call it what you will – is our way to connect with local and foreign contacts. “Other nationalities here have fraternities, chambers of commerce, and consular assistance but we, who are the most numerous, have nothing like this. As a result, we are constantly being kicked and have no one to turn to. I feel sorry for our country’s reputation. We need to promote Russia.” He said the proposed association should have eight main aims: Protection of the

common interests of the Russian-speaking population and businesses in Phuket. Representation of the Russian community and businesses in dealings with the Thai government. Promotion of legal methods of doing business, with organisation of training seminars on this topic. Promoting Russian business, Russian language and everything else Russian among Thais and foreign residents. Building relations between association members and Thai and other businesses and individuals. Organisation of legal, medical, consumer and other services for Russian individuals. Entertainment and children’s programmes. Building links with Russian government agencies (and possibly those of neighbouring republics such as Ukraine and Belarus). He added that once the association is well established it could be extended to help individuals as well as businesses. Mr Nesterenko can be contacted by email to sninterpro@ gmail.com, or by messages or comments to facebook.com/ sergey.n.renko.

Shop owners win battle to stay at airport THE OWNERS OF NINE shops who were ordered out of Phuket International Airport are to be relocated instead to a different area, after talks on Wednesday (September 4) with Airports of Thailand (AoT). Representatives of the shops met with AoT in closed talks to solve the impasse after AoT, in April, gave them seven days’ notice to get out. Three of the shops responded by applying successfully to the court for protection against the airport’s order. After Wednesday’s meeting Airport Director Pratueng Sornkham told The Phuket News, “AoT will find a new location for the nine businesses to continue their business.” The reason AoT tried to evict the shops is not clear. thephuketnews

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Breaking ground: An excavator starts clearing the median strip in preparation for digging the island’s next underpass next to Tesco-Lotus on the Bypass road.

Work on underpass starts WORK ON THE NEXT underpass/traffic trap on the bypass road could begin as early as two weeks from now, a project engineer told The Phuket News on Monday (September 2). The contractor, ItalianThai, which is already building the underpass at Central Festival, on Monday started ripping up trees and road

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markers in the median strip at the Tesco-Lotus intersection. When work starts, project engineer Itthiwat Krissanavanich explained, one lane each way will be closed to allow excavation to take place. “I think we can start building around mid-September or at the beginning of October,” he said. “Now we will clear the area and prepare to close it.

“The project at the Central intersection is about 40 per cent complete. I think it will be completed on schedule, opening for use around August next year. “[The Tesco-Lotus] project will be finished one year after the Central intersection. We will try to do everything we can to avoid causing inconvenience to road users.”

he ‘black’ taxi driver accused of abducting a young Chinese woman and driving her around the island for five hours, trying repeatedly to molest her, appeared in Phuket Provincial Court on Monday (September 2). Pa it o o n K r u a i n wa s arrested on May 20 after he was identified as the taxi driver who picked up the 19-year-old tourist two days earlier at Phuket International Airport and subjected her to a five-hour ordeal before she was rescued in Phuket Town by two women who noticed her distress. At his initial court appearance on May 20 he pleaded not guilty. He was ordered held without bail, and the judge recommended him to get a lawyer. Today, Paitoon initially pleaded not guilty again to all four charges: abduction, sexual harassment, driving under the influence of narcotics and driving while drunk. However, his defence law-

yer requested a brief recess so that he could talk with his client. After this, Paitoon changed his plea to guilty to all charges. He will appear in court again in one month when he is likely to be sentenced. Meanwhile, hearings in three other high-profile court cases came to nothing this week. On August 29 the Provincial Court was due to hear more evidence in the murder trial of Tommy Viktor Söderlund but the Press were told they might not report any of the proceedings, on the basis that reports of one witness’s testimony might influence witnesses in subsequent hearings. Söderlund and fellow Swede Johan Sebastian Ljung are charged with the murder of Russian-born Swede Maxim Schantz on August 1, 2011, at The Lantern housing project on Thepkrassattree Rd in Koh Kaew. They are being tried separately.

Reporters were ordered not to write anything until the case is concluded. On Monday, some media had predicted that infamous British kick-boxer Lee “Pitbull” Aldhouse would be sentenced after he changed his plea to guilty in the stabbing murder of American Marine Dashawn Longfellow. But the hearing did not take place after Aldhouse’s defence lawyer announced that Aldhouse had given him information that would affect the conduct of the trial. He declined to give details, saying that he himself knew very little about it and needed to discuss the matter with his client. The next hearing was set for next Friday (September 13). Sara Entertainment, owners of Patong’s Tiger Disco were also due to appear on Monday for their trial for negligence resulting in the disastrous fire of August 17 last year, in which four people died. This hearing, too, was postponed.

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SU PA K A N TASI LO, BETT ER known as Luang Phu Supa, Phuket’s most respected monk, has died at the age of 119 after a long illness. According to the Facebook page and website dedicated to the revered monk, he died at 5am on Monday (September 2). Luang Phu Supa was born on September 17, 1894, during the reign of King Rama V. He entered the monkhood at the age of nine in his home province of Sakon Nakhon. Later, he moved to study at Wat Paiyai, in Ubon Ratchanani province. He developed a reputation for helping people to become wealthy after creating “lucky money spider” amulets for people to place in their businesses. He

also created popular crocodile-shaped amulets to protect against theft. His reputation spread, and he was invited to speak abroad, particularly in Taiwan and Singapore. He first came to Phuket in 1957 and returned many times, including an extended period in 1961, when he built Wat Koh Sireh. In 2001, when he was already 104 years old, he came to Phuket to stay, building a new temple just off Chao Fa West Rd. The temple, Wat Silasuparam – better known as Wat Luang Phu Supa – was the 38th he had built, but the first of which he was abbot. His body was taken to Wat Korn Sawan in Sakon Nakhon, where funeral Luang Phu Supa in February this year. rites were held on Monday evening.

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plan to clean up the Phuket Airport taxi situation, with strict limits placed on the taxis allowed through the gate at any one time, and a complete block on “black” taxis, has yet to be turned into reality. The chaos continues, according to legal taxi drivers. Legitimate drivers who spoke with The Phuket News on Wednesday (September 4) said that they had received no information about new systems, policies or regulations, and that the free-for-all continued, with black taxis having unfettered access. One driver, Theerayut Garagate, a member of the Phuket Limousine Business Service Co-operative (PLBS), said, “The only new thing I can see is that they have painted yellow lines for parking in the lane closest to the arrival terminal, but these spaces are not reserved for taxis. “Black taxis are still operating at the airport. If AoT [Airports of Thailand, which owns and operates the airport] would like to change anything, it should take care of this matter first. “AoT needs to build up our confidence in it. We have never trusted AoT because it never took care of this problem. We pay

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Taxi numbers have yet to be limited; drivers complain they don't know what's going on. for the concession [to operate in the airport], but we have to struggle with all this stuff by ourselves.” A spokesman for PLBS said that the current concession, which costs B1.6 million a month, expires in November. However, he noted that the airport had not sent PLBS a bill for August, and said he had no idea why this was. Mr Theerayut said, “The AoT knows what is going on, who has the black, yellow, red, or white plates. The AoT has the right to check the facts. Why don’t they do it? The AoT can obviously see the problems, but never helps us with a solution. It never tries to chase away the black taxi drivers, but tries to push us away instead. “If you don’t believe me,

you can come to the airport yourself around two to three in the morning, and pretend that you are a tourist, then you will see for yourself. The black taxi drivers are still here.” Pratueng Sornkham, the airport’s Director, seemed irritated by the taxi drivers’ complaints. “We’ve already set up six counters for them,” he said. “What else do they need?” He explained, “We already had a meeting regarding general practice for the legal taxi drivers at the airport, and the [legal] taxi drivers will be informed of the details soon. “We will allow only nine taxis from PLBS and nine from Phuket Maikhao Sakhu Co into the airport at any one time. Other drivers from those

groups will have to find somewhere to park their taxis outside the airport.” “The parking lot soon will be renovated, so the taxi drivers have to move out. “The taxi drivers should understand that they need to share businesses with others. Jobs at the airport are not just for taxi drivers. Tour operators can also come and do business at the airport.” Mr Pratueng said. As to the continuing problem of black taxis, Pol Lt Col Nimit Promma, an investigator with the Department of Special Investigation – which recently opened an office at the airport to try to clamp down on organised crime – said that stamping out black taxis at the airport was “impossible”.

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IN BRIEF Two Australian tourists die Two Australian tourists died in Patong in the early hours of Tuesday (September 3). The first was Tracey Ann Walton, 51, who collapsed and died in her room at the Patong Beach Resort at about 2:10 am. A friend travelling with her told police that Ms Walton suffered from diabetes and high blood pressure. At about 5am Tristan Sheridan, 28, apparently lost control of his rented Honda Zoomer X motorcycle and hit a power pole on Ratchapratanusorn Rd near the Patong Municipality Offices. He was taken first to Patong Hospital and then transferred to Vachira Phuket Hospital, where he later died of severe head injuries.

Bar beer fire ‘was arson’ – owner Fire destroyed a no-name beer bar at Bangtao Beach just before midnight on Tuesday night (September 3). No one was hurt but the financial loss to the owners of the bar, Sanong Aon-dee and his wife, was estimated at about B300,000. Mr Sanong, 59, said he believes the fire was set deliberately. The bar was closed at the time, he said. “I believe it was arson. Someone did this because of a business issue,” he added, without going into detail.

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Staff of Karon Municipality were horrified on Sunday (September 1), while sorting out trash, to find the tiny corpse of a baby in a black plastic bag at Karon Municipality’s garbage separation centre. The baby, a girl, is believed to have been dead about 24 hours. The baby was newborn; the umbilical cord was still attached. There were also signs of bruising on the body, which was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for autopsy to determine the cause of death. Police say they know who the mother of the baby is, but have revealed no details. thephuketnews

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W Collie models a blanket, in short supply at the Soi Dog Foundation, which needs donations. He’s also looking for a home, so if you’d like to adopt him contact the SDF.

Soi Dog in appeal THE ISLAND’S SOI DOG Foundation (SDF) is appealing for donations of large quantities of sheets and towels due to a shortage at its Mai Khao shelter. SDF Adoptions Manager Cindy Amey said the shelter was looking for large numbers of these items that could either be picked-up by the SDF or dropped off at the shelter. “We do need them in the hundreds,” Cindy said. “We tear the sheets up into small pieces to use for

surgery, and the towels are mainly used for washing the dogs, but there are a lot of other uses as well. “In the past we have had donations from hotels. When they buy new sheets and towels they give us the old ones. “It’s fairly urgent at the moment – we don’t have much stock left, and our shelves are already bare. Blankets are really handy as well.” To help, contact the shelter on 081 788 4222 or visit soidog.org.

ork permits for Russians, South Koreans and Chinese working in Phuket’s tourism industry were again a hot topic during a Phuket Provincial Employment Office seminar held at the Phuket Orchid Resort and Spa on Monday and Tuesday (September 2 and 3). Representatives from the Phuket Provincial Employment Office (PPEO), Phuket Immigration, the DSI and the Bureau of Tourism and Guide Registration, under the Department of Tourism attended the seminars, along with Thais and foreigners working in the Phuket tourism industry. The seminar for Russian speakers was on Monday, while on Tuesday it was the turn of Chinese and Koreans. Presentations were made in Thai or English, with simultaneous translation into Russian, Mandarin or Korean. The aim was to educate

both Thais and foreigners about working legally in Phuket. One of the main speakers was Nipaporn Puangnakorn, a legal officer from the Bureau of Tourism and Guide Registration, part of the Department of Tourism, who spoke about the problem of foreigners working illegally as tour guides. “This occupation [being a tour guide] is reserved for Thai citizens only, and all tour guides must be registered,” she told The Phuket News before her seminar. “There is one way foreigners can work in the tourism industry. They can work legally as a translator, but they have to stick with the legally-registered Thai tour guide and repeat exactly the same sentences. “They may not arrange accommodation or restaurants for the tourists and they may not act as a tour provider or operator. They may work as translators only. “For example if the foreigner wants to take a tourist to eat or have meals then they have to stick with the Thai guide. A foreigner may not work as a

tour guide and leave the Thai tour guide uninvolved.” When asked by The Phuket News about the issue of Thai people working as “sitting guides”, Mrs Nipaporn said Thai people should be conscious of the fact that by doing this they are helping foreigners to work illegally. “Sitting” guides have guide licences but do nothing all day but sit in the tour buses while foreigners work illegally as the guides. Their sole purpose is to spring into action when the bus is stopped by police. “I personally think Phuket lacks Thai tour guides who speak Russian – there is a shortage,” she said. “The problem is that not many Thai people can speak fluent Russian, so communication between the tour guide and the tourists is difficult. And the same with the Chinese. But we encourage them to take a language training course.” Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut said there were two elements to be considered; law enforcement and building up understanding of the issues.

He advised foreigners at the meeting, “When there is something you don’t understand about your visa and work permit, come and talk to the relevant officers direct.” “We all know that Russian, Chinese and South Koreans are the largest groups of tourists who visit Phuket. Russian tourists we have found to be a problem because they don’t speak English and Phuket lacks Russianspeaking Thai guides. “So the tour operators use their own people – Russian staff – which creates issues.” Pol Lt Col Napat Nusen, an inspector from Phuket Immigration, spoke about the visas required by foreigners to work legally in Thailand, and how to extend visas on time. He advised people not to visit Immigration when their visa was just about to expire. They should be prepared and organised well in advance, he said. He also warned against overstaying and stressed that the minute a foreigners’ visa expired, that also made the work permit invalid.

Chinese honeymoon horror WHAT SHOULD HAVE been a delightful time for a newlywed Chinese couple ended on Saturday (August 31) in horror when the groom, 27-year-old Shen Baocheng, was rushed to hospital in a coma after the jet-ski he was riding was in collision with a parasailing speedboat off Patong Beach. Mr Shen came to Phuket for his honeymoon with his new wife, Wen Wen, 26, and eight friends.On Saturday morning, around 11 am, the group rented jet-skis. Soon after, the machine Mr Shen

was riding was in collision with the parasailing speedboat, just off Loma Park. The owner of the jet-ski, Sunan Thongren, seeing the smash, rushed into the sea with his staff and pulled the unconscious Mr Shen from the water.Mr Shen was taken to Patong Hospital and then, because of the severity of his condition, was transferred to Phuket International Hospital. Mr Shen regained consciousness the following day, but was still hooked up to a respirator this week because of water in his lungs.

He received visits over the weekend from Governor Maitree Intusut, Kathu District Officer Veera Kerdsirimongkol, the speedboat owner and the jet-ski operator. Qin Jian, Songkhla-based Chinese Vice Consul, told The Phuket News on Monday (September 2) that the investigation into what happened – and who was at fault – has yet to be completed. “The speedboat owner paid for Mr Shen’s medical treatment. The good thing is that he has been moved out of the intensive care unit.”

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few hours after the f i r st sem i na r on Thursday (August 29) to make jet-ski operators ‘brand ambassadors’ for Phuket, there was the latest in a long line of jet-ski ‘incidents’, this time involving an Australian tourist on Karon beach. The young Australian, known only as “Dean”, had rented a jet-ski, taking it out from Karon beach and managed to overturn it when hit by a big wave. Pretty standard. However what happened next was far from that. Australian Honorary Consul Larry Cunningham – who, upon hearing about the incident, volunteered to act as liaison and mediator for the lad – said, “A jet-ski boy then apparently ran into the water, whacked him and dragged him to the police station.” Mr Cu n ningham was speaking to The Phuket News at Karon Police Station on Friday (August 30) where he was waiting to attend a meeting, set up the previous night, between the Australian boy, Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut and the Head of the Marine Department. As far as Mr Cunningham was concerned, issues of payment, insurance, violence and blame were to be discussed then. However, a little after

10am Mr Cunningham learned that the issue had already been resolved and the boy had already paid B16,000, without his knowledge. “When I spoke to him at about 10pm last night, he had not paid any money and I told him not to do it. He also told me that the police had kept his passport, which is illegal for them to do.” In response to Mr Cunningham’s query as to where everybody was, he received an SMS from Siriporn Tantiphanyatep, the Director of the Phuket Passport Office, and the official he had been liaising with the previous night. It read: “The Australian boy paid only 16,000 and has been released because the governor will pay the balance for him for the engine damaged as the boy made jet-ski sunk to the ground [sea bed], which is not covered by insurance. He (and you too) should thank the governor instead of just making complaints all the times.” Also in the SMS message, Mrs Siriporn said, “And it is not wise to always say bad things about Phuket while you are still living and doing your business in this city.” The jet-ski owner, Sompoch Kukkno, had also turned up at Karon police station that morning and was wondering what to do next. Police officers were then informed that the governor had requested a meeting with the jet-ski owner

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From left, Phuriphat Teerakulpisut, Gov Maitree, Mrs Siriporn and jet-ski owner Sompoch Kukkno look at pictures of the damage to the jet-ski during last Friday’s meeting. at Phuket Provincial Hall. As Mr Cunningham was also there, he decided that it might be an opportune moment to thank the governor – as the SMS requested. Unfortunately, when Mr Cunningham arrived at the Phuket Provincial Hall, he was informed by Mrs Sirirpon that Gov Maitree was not available and couldn’t attend the meeting. She also asked him what he was doing there. Mr Cunningham said that he had come, as requested by the earlier SMS, to thank the governor for his intervention and for agreeing to pay any outstanding balance. Mrs Siripon took the opportunity to tell the wellknown outspoken Australian Consul that his previous “negative” comments about jet-skis, tuk tuks and other issues were harmful to Thailand and Phuket. It was at that point that Mr Cunningham asked about the SMS that he had received earlier. He said he planned to send it on to the Australian Ambassador. Mrs Sirirporn replied that this was “fine”. She then said

Aus Hon Consul Larry Cunningham. she was unsure when exactly the Governor would be available, and wondered therefore why Mr Cunningham was “still here”. It was not clear when, in using the word “here” she was referring to the meeting room or to Thailand in general. Mr Cunningham then enquired why the police had kept the boy’s passport and why they frequently appeared to act as negotiators on behalf of jet-ski operators.

A representative from Karon Police station explained that it was standard practice to request the passport in order to make a copy, and that after the negotiation was complete, the passport was returned to the young Australian. Mr Cunningham asked who had hit the young Australian. The jet-ski owner said that “the operator” had merely tried to prevent the Australian from leaving. When the consul asked who the operator was, Mrs Siriporn, who was translating, did not relay the question to Mr Sompoch. “I don’t know,” she said. The issue of payment came up, in particular why the Australian had initially been asked to pay so much – B40,000 – and why damage to the jet-ski from sinking was not covered by the insurance company. “It seems to me,” said Mr Cunningham, “that jet-skis overturning must be quite a

common hazard.” It was for this reason that he suggested that the jet-ski operators need to take out better insurance with more effective coverage. “The Australian Embassy would prefer that the jet-ski operators charge customers B5,000 for half an hour in order to afford proper insurance cover and prevent this kind of situation.” Mrs Siriporn said that she would convey Mr Cunningham’s suggestions to the Governor. At this point, Mr Cunningham left. A few minutes later the Governor arrived, along with Phuriphat Teerakulpisut, Chief of Marine Department, and the meeting between the jet-ski owner and the government officials resumed. Insurance papers, along with photos of the jet-ski damage were examined and Mr Phuriphat said that in fact there was no need for Gov Maitree to pay any money. It seems, however, that the insurance – and this is well known – pays up only when a jet-ski is involved in a collision, and not when it sinks without a collision. But Walter “Wal” Brown, founder and coordinator of the Region 8 Tourist Police Volunteers, who was also involved in Thursday night’s negotiations, believes that even the B16,000 that the Australian paid was too much. “Such damage as happens when the jet-ski sinks for a few minutes [as in this case] can be fixed easily and cheaply for a maximum of B5,000.” Friday’s (August 30) meeting at Provincial Hall was palpably tense, and the failure to inform Mr Cunningham of last night’s resolution of the dispute, along with the SMS from Mrs Siriporn, seems to suggest that the provincial authorities believe the involvement of the Australian Consul is not required in such issues and that the Phuket authorities were apparently already ‘on it’ and protecting and assisting foreign visitors. Mr Cunningham later told The Phuket News that he was “relatively happy” with the resolution, but said that, again, he believed that if it hadn’t been for the intervention of Wal Brown and himself, another Australian citizen would most likely have been “shaken down” and forced to pay extortionate amounts to one of Phuket’s jet-ski operators. thephuketnews

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fter serving as Australia’s Honorary Consul in Phuket for more than eight years, Larry Cunningham has decided not to renew his contract with the Australian Government and will step down from the position on September 30. Friday’s aggressively tense meeting with Siriporn Tantiphanyatep, the Director of the Phuket Passport Office, however, had no bearing on his decision, Mr Cunningham told The Phuket News. “It was always the plan. My contract came to an end on August 20 this year, and I was never going to run again [for the post].” Mr Cunningham said that one of his main reasons for wanting to step down was that he wanted to spend more time with his grandchildren in Australia. It was for this reason that, initially, the Australian Embassy was looking at whether there was a way that would allow him to work part-time.

“It would have worked if there had been sufficient funds to hire an assistant or to have opened up an Australian Consulate on the island, which has always been my dream,” he said. As yet, no one on the island has been approached to take Mr Cunningham’s place as Australian Hon Con. He is optimistic that the embassy will be able to find somebody, though he added, “Whether anybody else is going to be brave enough to step into the breach, we will have to wait and see.” Mr Cun ningham said that he had taken positive things from last Friday’s ‘unpleasant’ incident and disagreement at the Phuket Provincial Hall [See facing page] – particularly the words of encouragement he has received since then. “The support over the past few days has been incredible, thanking me and praising me for the stance I have taken. “People I haven’t spoken to in years have been contacting me. Sometimes it feels like

Larry: ‘Whether anybody else is going to be brave enough to step into the breach, we will have to wait and see.’ a thankless task, but when I receive support like that it makes it all seem worthwhile.” He added, “I’m sure there will be a few people at Provincial Hall who will be happy with my decision.” The Australian Ambassador to Thailand, James Wise, has paid tribute to Mr Cunningham. “Australia could not have wished for a more committed and energetic honorary

consul,” he said. “The numbers of Australians visiting Phuket in recent years have risen enormously, and so has the demand for consular services. Mr Cunningham has responded quickly, effectively and compassionately to this growing demand. “Australian visitors as well as long-term residents have valued his contribution

very highly. He has managed their day-to-day concerns efficiently. “I n a dd it ion , he ha s strongly and sympathetically supported Australians who have faced complex and sometimes tragic circumstances. “No matter what the time of day or night, or the nature of the problem or emergency, Mr Cunningham was willing to help.” Mr Wise also paid tribute to Mr Cunningham’s efforts to improve the safety and well-being of all tourists in Phuket, not just Australians. “Mr Cunningham is an enthusiastic advocate for Phuket.” When contacted for comment, Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut said he was surprised Mr Cunningham was leaving the position, and said he had no further comment. Siriporn Tantiphanyatep, the Director of the Phuket Passport Office and Pol Col Sanchai Chokkayaikij, Superintendent of Phuket Immigration, also said they had no comment to make.

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“It’s a great pity after all t he se ye a r s that he’s stepping down. He was one of the most prominent Honorary Consuls in Phuket. “He’s been a valuable partner and been active in many discussions we’ve had over the years. Hopefully there will be another Australian who is as powerful and straight as Larry Cunningham.” Martin Carpenter, British Honorary Consul “ I ’m v e r y saddened to hear of his retirement, it’s going to be a great loss to the Honorary Consular community. “He has worked well and tirelessly on many Australian cases and has done a fine job. Pol Maj Gen Choti Chavalviwat, Commander of Phuket Provincial Police

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ell, it’s been a long time coming, but from the end of the month Phuket Town will finally have its own Sunday Market Walking Street. Although it will not (initially at least) be on the same scale as Chiang Mai’s hugely popular Sunday Walking Street, it will nonetheless be a fantastic way to showcase the Old Town’s unique food, handicrafts, culture, historical buildings and interesting sights. At the moment the Phuket Sunday Market Walking Street will just be along Thalang Road and Soi Romanee, arguably Phuket’s most aesthetically pleasing streets, but The Phuket News believes that this could be the start of something much bigger than just the two streets. Just look at the annual Old Town festival that encompasses Dibuk, Rasada, Yaowarat

and Phang Nga roads – there is real possibility. The market could not only extend to other streets and roads in town, but also contribute to a complete change of mindset with what could be done on our island, what can be promoted and what is Phuket. The Phuket News has for a long time been a proponent of plans for the Old Town to play a more pivotal role in promoting the unique identity of Phuket and its people, beyond the beach and booze imagery. Unfortunately, up until recently it seems that Phuket authorities and business owners would rather invest in low risk, safe bets for the island. Namely, condominiums, girly bars and souvenir shops. Never was there a clearer – or sadder – example of this than in Kata in 2011, when the owner of a traditional

Thai house, Pranee Prayotamornrakul, finally gave up her dream of opening up her beautiful abode to the public so that they could visit and learn about Thai dance and culture. After failing to attract investment and secure loans in order to open, she instead had to sell her land and literally took her home with her. In its place now? Granite shop houses selling tourist trinkets. At the time, Mrs Pranee said she believed people’s hesitancies to invest were based on the belief that the ‘PPP’ model was dominant in Thailand, i.e. Patong, Patpong and Pattaya. With this in mind then, the Phuket Sunday Market Walking Street is a wonderful step in the right direction. Through valuing its rich history, Phuket is more ready to embrace a vibrant future.

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Why I still remember September in the rain Roger Crutchley oldcrutch@hotmail.com

ast Sunday, we welcomed in a new month, September, and to get in the spirit of things I’ve just put on an Earth Wind and Fire album at full blast, which includes their 1978 hit song ‘September’, a bouncy feel-good number. I even managed a little jig around the living room – not a pretty sight. It certainly had the dog worried for a while. I have a certain attachment to September, partly because when I can’t remember how many days there are in a particular month, I still repeat the old rhyme ‘’30 days hath September, April, June and November ...’’ So much for my education. All this got me thinking about my first-ever September in Thailand. I happened to keep a diary that year, so after blowing off the cobwebs, here is a taste of what Old Crutch was up to back in September 1969 when he was Young Crutch. This

might not be such a good idea. The month began promisingly when on September 4, I opened an account with Standard Chartered Bank at a small branch on Ratchaprasong. I proudly deposited the grand sum of B200, feeling secure for life. By coincidence, last month I closed that same account after 43 years. Regrettably it didn’t have much more in it than when I started. On September 12, I ventured down to the old Bangkok World office on Prasumaine Road, in search of a job. The editor, Denis Horgan, politely explained my services were not required. Well, I think that’s what ‘’buzz off’’ meant. Denis in fact has just published a fascinating book about his time at the paper, entitled The Bangkok World. The next day I was invited to the leaving party of ‘’John from BOAC’’, an indication of just how long ago it was. In the diary I wrote I ‘’met some weird people’’, although they probably thought the same about me. BOAC, which became British Airways in 1974, had a kind of adventurous sound to it and even

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Could this be a farewell to arms? [Re. Larry Cunningham to quit as Phuket Hon Con] Very sad for Phuket as it may prove to be a nail in the coffin for tourists and expats to lose someone who was giving a helping hand to change bad to good in Phuket. Larry Cunningham had been the best outspoken advocate against corruption and bad behaviour from those cheating foreigners as much they can at the expenses of honest Thai people and expats. Perhaps others honorary consuls in Phuket may follow his path. Whistle-Blower

Blame lies with the bad apples [Re. Aus Hon Con in tense talks over Phuket jet-ski incident] Phuket is not a “holiday hell”, it is a beautiful island with a lot more to offer than just jet ski rentals. If your idea of a great holiday is renting jet-skis all day then sure, maybe you

should look for somewhere else to visit. Writing off the entire island and all it has to offer because of a few corrupt enterprises is ludicrous. The truth is everywhere in the world has “bad apples” that are looking to scam people, especially vulnerable tourists, but if you pack some common sense, do a little research, and avoid the pitfalls that just about every destination comes with you will love this beautiful island and all the great things about it. I love Phuket and wouldn’t trade it for any other place in the world. Sam I totally agree with Mr Cunningham and support his reaction. The current situation in Thailand is very bad and does not protect tourists’ rights. Just an opinion The best solution for both tourists and Thailand is to ban jet skis altogether. MrVain Not sure why the jet-ski sunk or even why it had water ingress

provided the opening lines of the Beatles song ‘Back in the USSR’, although it wasn’t a great experience judging from: ‘’On the way the paper bag was on my knee/ Man I had a dreadful flight.’’ By mid-month, I was suffering from a horrendous cold, having been caught in several September storms. But this did not stop me on September 19, forking out an exorbitant B10 at the Paramount cinema to see Yellow Submarine, featuring the Beatles saving the world from the Blue Meanies and singing about ‘’tangerine trees and marmalade skies’’. September 20 saw an expedition to the magnificent Mosquito bar down by the docks in Klong Toey. It felt as if you were in a Humphrey Bogart movie. In the diary was written ‘’saw three fights’’, so it must have been a quiet night. Three days later, it was more subdued entertainment at a pub called the Yard of Ale on the corner of Convent Road, where I lost a game of darts and listened to pianist Sam Scott singing about Mad Dogs and Englishmen.

September 27 marked my first trip to Pattaya, at that time a sleepy village with very little night-time entertainment. I stayed with a couple of friends at a place in North Pattaya called Moonlight-on-Sea, and very pleasant it was too. There was a large tamarind tree situated on Beach Road at what is now the entrance to Walking Street. It acted as a natural roundabout and was something of an institution and particularly handy for giving directions. ‘’Go past the big tree and then ...’’ Adjacent to the tree was a restaurant run by Dolf Riks, an amiable Dutchman raised in Indonesia. Dolf served us himself and I suspect was a little dismayed that I chose the cheapest dish available, a B75 pork chop. It was almost sacrilege ordering something as bland as that when Dolf had so many rich-tasting Indonesian dishes available. I was to indulge in more elaborate meals on later visits. Anyone for cricket? I returned to Bangkok, but the month was not quite over. On September 29, I was with a friend from the Bangkok Post – I was to join the

HAVE YOUR SAY into the engine compartment. We have a couple of jet-skis on the lake in Canada. friends often falling off, rolling them. The engine stops, you climb back on and away you go. As for this ongoing issue, why doesn’t the Australian government have airlines flying direct to Thailand play a public service announcement warning nationals not to rent jet-skis, the issues with tuk tuks, scooter rentals accidents, penalties for drug use etc. Not sure if they still do this, but they used to play warnings on drug smuggling death penalties as flights landed in Singapore. They could save someone’s vacation experience. Tuna I have travelled all over Asia but not Phuket as it sounds like a tourist hell hole. I am sure it was nice once, but there have been so many stories of corruption, and of treating tourists so badly that I would never risk going there. What is the point? I can go to so many other safer places, which are better. I hope that

this changes in the future but to be honest, I doubt I will ever go to Phuket as it’s too risky. Roger Red Hat Strange. I’ve lived permanently on ‘tourist hell’ Phuket for the past 16 years and never seen or witnessed anything bad – largely because I don’t go looking for it, or believe everything I read. Adriane Walter-Scott

Market is good news for Town [Re. Phuket Sunday Market Walking Street starts at end of September] This sounds like something to visit! I am looking forward to this! Timinphuket I never understood why the the weekend street market off Phang Nga road was closed several years back. It brought thousands of locals and visitors into the town, supporting not just the market vendors, but also local businesses. Geoffphuket

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Sounds like a great idea. Phuket Town has the potential to be much more of a cultural attraction than it is now. Global_Saffer

Who exactly is conning who? [Re. Romeo con artists cheat women in ‘Phuket Airport’ scam] How very sad! Some poor Thai lady got conned to hand over money. But wait, it was a Thai woman who they had to ring up. Wow, have to be careful of these scheming Thai women. Give me a break! The Thai economy is supported by farangs of many nationalities, pumping money into housing, bars, tourism, and the families of the north and northeast. Nelorie You might want to do a little more research on the Thai economy – manufacturing, agriculture, trade, etc. It is laughable to think that the Thai economy is somehow “supported” by fat alcoholic gas bags who marry a bar girl and spend their days

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paper a couple of months later – and in Mizu’s restaurant we ran into the sports editor, Anton Perera, who was always entertaining company. He even asked if I would like a game of cricket. Then, I suspect, we proceeded to get quite drunk. As far as I can recall, that was a typical ending to a typical month in that first year. Ah yes, it also rained every day. Well, you have to laugh In last week’s column on joketelling, I forgot an item featuring former president Jimmy Carter when he was visiting Japan some years ago. Carter was giving a speech to Japanese businessmen in Tokyo and decided to start off with a joke. He told the joke which was then translated to the businessmen. To Carter’s pleasant surprise it was well-received. After the speech Carter thanked the Japanese translator for making the joke so entertaining. Carter asked the translator exactly how he made it so funny in a different language and the fellow replied: ‘’I told them ‘President Carter has just told a funny joke. Please laugh now.’’’ Bangkok Post

posting online, bitching and moaning about “scheming Thai women”. Matt

Businesses have to pay their way I’ve been visiting Phuket and Thailand for several years now, and obviously like many aspects of the culture and people. But a blind man on a galloping horse could see the level of corruption here among some officials, who I see every night searching countless cars and motorbikes – locals and tourists alike. They seem reluctant to stem the flow of drugs offered by many of the taxi and tuktuk operators operating on Thaweewong Road at night. Walking along Bangla Road, you can see the “look of despair” on many of the operators. Low season means few customers, but they still have to find the money to pay for the pleasure of doing business. Grahame

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IN BRIEF Pattaya man arrested for providing minors to foreigners

Officers from the Child and Women Protection Unit detained a 51-year-old Thai man last weekend for allegedly procuring minors for foreigners for sex. Mr Rachan, aged 51, was arrested in front of a house off South Pattaya Road on Saturday afternoon. He was currently on bail for similar offences following an earlier arrest on February 2, but officers were made aware that he was still conducting the illegal activity which breached his bail conditions. Pattaya One

Suspected drug dealer caught after police chase

Pattaya Police conducted an undercover drug operation at a central Pattaya hotel on September 1, resulting in the arrest of a 31-year-old suspected drug dealer and the seizure of significant amount of Class One drugs. An undercover police officer posing as a drugs buyer, arranged for ‘Wiwat’ to deliver a quantity of drugs to the resort and after a ‘short chase around the resort’, he was detained. He was carrying 200 ya ba tablets and four bags of crystal methamphetamine weighing 4.22g and confessed that he had purchased the drugs for B30,000 from an agent, currently incarcerated at a Bangkok Prison. Pattaya One

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human rights lawyer and former senator Tuesday criticised legal authorities for acting dishonestly in the Vorayudh Yoovidhaya hit-and-run case. The heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune is facing an arrest warrant after repeatedly failing to report to prosecutors to hear indictments against him for a collision last year which killed a police officer. “Any ordinary suspect would have been indicted long ago,” Warin Thiamjaras, the human rights lawyer, said. “I believe this suspect intends to jump bail. He won’t mind if the bail surety is confiscated, even if it costs him B20 million, as it really is nothing to a person as wealthy as him.” He said Mr Vorayudh could go into hiding overseas and wait until the statute of limitations in the case expires in 15 years. Then he could return home freely, Mr Warin said.

The scene of the hit-and-run incident. Photos: Bangkok Post “We cannot blame anyone for the way things are other than those senior officials who fail to maintain justice,” said Mr Warin, who described the case as “an act of systematic double standards”. Mr Warin also urged a petition be filed with the National Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate all the officials involved in this case.

On Monday, Mr Vorayudh, 28, had his lawyer Thanit Buakhiew, present public prosecutors with a doctor’s letter stating he was not physically fit to report to them. It was his sixth no-show since facing charges in connection with the hit-and-run on September 3 last year. Mr Vorayudh crashed his Ferrari into the rear of the motorcycle driven by Pol Snr

Sgt Maj Wichian Klanprasert on Sukhumvit Soi 47. The officer died at the scene. Mr Vorayudh had been charged with reckless driving causing death, speeding and failing to stop a vehicle to help a victim. The statute of limitations on the speeding charge expired Tuesday, a full year after the hit-and-run. Prosecutors said on Monday they would send a letter to notify the police about their decision to issue an arrest warrant for Mr Vorayudh. Pol Col Samrit Ketyaem, an investigator at Thong Lor police station, said they expected to issue the warrant by Tuesday and would then forward a copy of the warrant to the Immigration Police. A senior prosecutor in charge of the case, Ruecha Krairiksh, said he did not think the expiry of the speeding charge’s statute of limitations

would benefit Mr Vorayudh when fighting the remaining two charges in court. The prosecutors would still include the speeding allegation as supporting evidence for why Mr Vorayudh was charged with reckless driving when indicting him, Mr Ruecha said. The penalty for speeding would only be a fine, he said. The criminal case would go ahead despite the fact that Mr Vorayudh had already paid B3 million in financial aid to Pol Snr Sgt Maj Wichian’s brother and covered the costs of the victim’s funeral. The only difference was that Mr Vorayudh had demonstrated attempts to mitigate the impact of Pol Snr Sgt Maj Wichian’s death on his family. Once the arrest warrant is out, the police would then be able to arrange to have the suspect extradited to Thailand, Mr Ruecha said. Bangkok Post

Army killed six shot in 2010 rallies: court SIX THAIS, INCLUDING A nurse and two rescue volunteers, shot dead while sheltering in a Bangkok temple declared a safe zone during 2010 protests were killed by army bullets, a court ruled on August 29 Soldiers firing from elevated train tracks in the Thai capital gunned down five of those killed, while the sixth was shot by security forces on the ground during a bloody army crackdown on anti-government

“Red Shirt” rallies, an inquest found. “The court ruled that they were killed during the day on May 19 in Pathum Wanaram temple by bullets which were fired from the direction of security forces stationed on (train) rails and in front of the temple,” Bangkok’s Southern Criminal Court said in a statement. It said troops employed “high velocity machine gun”

fire to target the victims, including 25-year-old Kamonkate Akkahad – dubbed “Nurse Kate” in a high profile campaign by her family to find answers about her death as she gave medical help to an injured protester. More than 90 people, mostly civilians, were killed and nearly 1,900 were injured in Thailand’s worst political bloodshed in decades. At their peak the two-

month demonstrations drew 100,000 red-clad protesters, mainly rural and working class supporters of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra calling for immediate elections. The court decision comes at a sensitive time in Thailand’s turbulent politics, as opponents of the country’s current Thaksin-allied government demonstrated near parliament on Wednesday as the legislature begins debate over a proposed

amnesty for political unrest. The controversial bill would scrap charges against anyone involved in political violence between the September 2006 coup that unseated Thaskin to May 2012 – barring leaders. So far of the 15 deaths ruled on by the courts, 13 people were said to have been killed by the army with the two other fatalities attributed to unknown causes. AFP

New tax rates drive up booze prices T H E CA BI N E T approved new alcohol tax rates on September 3, which took effect from midnight last night, despite the fact that some details have not yet to be announced. The composition of the alcohol tax is broken into two parts – a tax on product value and a tax on alcohol content.

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The government wants you to drink less. Photo: Dinner series will be be exempt from the and Finance Minister Kittiratt product value-based tax, while Na-Ranong expressed confithose priced above B600 will dence the new tax rates would be taxed at 36 per cent of the pose no major problems. product’s retail value. “I want to assure you In terms of alcohol con- that the tax restructuring tent, all wine will now be for alcoholic beverages is taxed at B1,000 per litre of not aimed at boosting state pure alcohol, up from B100. revenue, but at reducing the Prices of spirits also rose by about 7 to 15 per cent number of alcohol drinkers,” depending on the type and al- Mr Kittiratt said. “More importantly, we cohol content, though specific details of the tax rates were hope alcohol consumption will fall during this Buddhist not immediately available. Deputy Prime Minister Lent period.” Bangkok Post thephuketnews

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ith just a patchwork of colourful plastic sheets to shield patients from the heavy monsoon rains, a Mumbai street acts as an unofficial ward to one of India’s top cancer treatment centres. Every year, the Tata Memorial Hospital draws tens of thousands of cancer sufferers thanks to its heavily subsidised medical care. But the city’s steep hotel and rental prices force scores to sleep on nearby pavements. “There’s rats, mosquitoes and dirt,” said farmer Suresh Patidar, who stays with his wife Leela, 55, as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer. “We tried to settle on the other side of the street but the police didn’t allow it. “A hotel is very costly. It’s impossible,” he told AFP. With their home in the central state of Madhya Pradesh at least 12 hours away by train, the Patidars’ cheapest option has been to sleep on the roadside for the past month, despite the regular torrential downpours. The bandages and surgical masks worn by others on the street betray their common suffering. The Tata centre offers some free or cheap rooms around the city to poor outpatients, and more are being added, but numbers are difficult to manage as Indian cancer cases increase.

A patient suffering from cancer sits on the pavement near a temporary shelter in Mumbai. Photo: AFP/ Punit Paranjpe “There will always be more people,” said hospital spokesman S.H. Jafri. “Many NGOs give them food and things on the footpath, so because of that they tend to stay there.” The pavements have offered such patients and their families a temporary home for years, but there are signs that local residents are growing impatient over their sick neighbours. At the nearby police station, Senior Inspector Sunil Tondwalkar said he had written to Mumbai’s municipal authorities asking them to move the sick street-dwellers to more suitable lodgings. Locals have complained they are blocking the pathways, and that “they’re eating and going to the toilet on the

footpath and the streets. It’s not hygienic,” Tondwalkar said. He also wants the streets cleared because he says hospitals can be a “soft target for terrorists”, while “anti-social elements”, such as thieves or beggars, can infiltrate the patients. Despite their uncomfortable lodgings, the families for now have little alternative. Few Indian hospitals offer the range of cancer care and cheap costs of the Tata centre, where 60 per cent of about 50,000 yearly patients are subsidised and 14 per cent are treated for free, according to Jafri. Those on the street said they were contributing to their medical costs, and had

sold their land or livestock to help fund their treatment. “People living on the streets are people who earn daily, eat daily, so they aren’t people with long-term savings,” said H.K. Savla, founder of the Jeevan Jyot Cancer Relief and Care Trust. His charity feeds 600 patients and their families in Mumbai twice a day, and he said 150 to 200 people were usually camped outside the Tata hospital. “They have to save whatever they have to manage their treatment,” he explained. A hotel is an extra cost that could be more effectively spent. Now a government-run centre, the Tata hospital began life in 1941 as a philanthropic venture by the industrialist

Tata family after a relative died of cancer, despite going to Britain for expensive treatment. “They said, what about the poor patients in India? So they started this,” said Jafri. The need for such services is only set to grow in the huge nation, where more than half a million people died of cancer in 2010, according to a study published in The Lancet medical journal last year. Pankaj Chaturvedi, a professor and a head and neck surgeon at the Tata hospital, said cancer is a rising blight as Indian society becomes more affluent. While breast and cervical cancers are the most common among women, lung and mouth cancers are the biggest

killers for men owing to the widespread use of tobacco – especially chewing tobacco – across the country. “Increasing tobacco and alcohol use, unsafe food and lack of exercise – these are the four factors that lead to an increase in non-communicable diseases of which cancer is a top one,” he said. On top of these factors, improvements in medical science mean people are living longer, and “the longer you live, the higher the chance of cancer”. For some however, it still strikes early. Ponmuth Rajaram Haridas, 22, has been camping outside the Tata centre for four months with his parents while he is treated for blood cancer, having sold off all the sheep on their farm and taken out a loan. On doctors’ orders that he eats home-cooked food, his small and spritely mother makes him simple meals of rice, dahl and vegetables on a tiny stove in a corner of their makeshift tent. Speaking through a surgical mask to keep out the germs, he said he hopes to return to their village in another couple of months after he finishes two more sessions of chemotherapy. “I can’t get to sleep here. The atmosphere is much better at home,” he said. AFP

Abbott vows Australia’s focus will be Asia AUSTRALIAN ELECTION frontrunner Tony Abbott Wednesday said Asia will be his top foreign policy priority if he wins office as the influential Fairfax Media turned on incumbent Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. The conservative Abbott, whose diplomatic credentials came under fire this week after he said the Syria conflict was “baddies versus baddies”, is on track to win tomorrow’s (September 7) poll. His first travel priorities would be Indonesia, China, Japan and South Korea, he said in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, rather than Australia’s traditional and long-standing allies the United States and Britain. ‘”Only after our regional and trading partners have

been suitably attended to would I make the traditional trips to Washington and London,’” he said, adding that “in the end your focus has got to be on the relationships that need the most attention”. ‘”Decisions which impact on our national interests will be made in Jakarta, in Beijing, in Tokyo, in Seoul, as much as they will be made in Washington. “There’s a sense in which we kind of know what the decisions in Washington or London will be. We can be less certain about decisions that might be made in Jakarta and Beijing.’” Abbott said his first trip would be to Indonesia. “By virtue of its size, proximity, its developing power, overall it’s the most important country to Australia,” he said. Abbott’s foreign policy

credentials have been criticised during the election campaign, culminating this week when he said the escalating Syria conflict “is not goodies versus baddies, it is baddies versus baddies”. Rudd, a former foreign minister, said the simplistic language trivialised the matter and demonstrated “that he is not competent and not comfortable with national security and foreign policy”. Competent or not, it appears that Abbott is destined for high office with recent opinion polls putting his conservative coalition comfortably ahead of Labor. Rudd’s task of hanging onto power has been made harder by the dominant media group, Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, running a campaign against him, and the other major player

Fairfax Media appeared to join their rival Wednesday. In an interview with broadcaster ABC, Fairfax chairman Roger Corbett accused Rudd, who ousted Julia Gillard in a party room coup in June, of destabilising and damaging Labor. “In my view, Kevin Rudd is a leader that has been really discredited by his own conduct,” he said. “Here’s a man that has really done the Labor Party enormous damage, destabilised it and is now wishing to present himself to the Australian people as a prime minister... and as the incoming prime minister. “I don’t think the Australian people will cop that, to be quite honest, and I think that’s very sad for the Labor Party.” AFP thephuketnews

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CP ‘puts in bid’ for popular HK chain THAILAND’S CHAROEN Pokphand Group is bidding for a retail icon of Hong Kong: the ParknShop supermarket chain, say three people with knowledge of the matter. ParknShop owner Hutchison, the Hong Kong conglomerate controlled by multi-billionaire Li Ka-shing, is in talks with about half a dozen potential buyers after reviewing first-round bids for the 345-outlet chain. The supermarket operator, which sells everything from eggs to whiskey, is one of the two largest chains in Hong Kong’s $6.6-billion (B198 billion) supermarket industry. The conglomerate is seeking between US$3 billion and US$4 billion (B90bn to 120bn) for the business, a source familiar with the sale said this month. ParknShop attracted eight offers in mid-August from suitors including China Resources Enterprise, sources said. China Resources, KKR & Co, TPG Capital, Japan’s Aeon Co and Woolworths Ltd were among those who made offers in the first round in August. TPG and KKR have since dropped out, Reuters reported on Tuesday (September 3). Billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont’s CP Group is buying at home and abroad, accounting for more than half of the $27 billion in acquisitions announced in the last year by Thai companies, including CP’s purchase of a $9.4-billion stake in China’s Ping An Insurance. CP All recently made Thailand’s largest-ever takeover with the B189-billion purchase of Siam Makro Plc. Suthana Hongthong, assistant vice-president for corporate communication affairs at CP Group, declined to comment on the bid for ParknShop, as did Jeremy Lau, for Hutchison. Hong Kong-based China Resources has said it may partner with Tesco Plc to bid for ParknShop, which had revenue of HK$21.7 billion (B84 billion) last year, and has more than 270 of its 345 outlets in Hong Kong. Hutchison is looking into a sale as it accelerates overseas investments and expands in telecommunications. Bangkok Post @thephuketnews

ith two weeks to go before the awards c e r e m o ny, t h e finalists for the 2013 Thailand Property Awards have been announced. Eight Phuket companies will receive either winner’s trophies or highly commended awards. Original Vision is one of the finalists for Best Residential Architectural Design, for its designs at Kata Rocks; while Phuket VaSLab Architecture Co is listed for its work on Casa de La Flora in Khao Lak in the Best Hotel Architectural Design section In the agency section, Exo-

tiq Property and Indigo Real Estate vie for the Best Residential Agent (Phuket) award In the Best Development (Phuket) section, Pearl Island Property’s Anchan Villas is up against The Royal Villa at Royal Phuket Marina; while in the Best Condo Development (Phuket) section, Kata Rocks is banging heads with Tri Property’s Zcape Condominium. Kata Rocks also features in the Best Landscape Architectural Design section for the landscape work done there by London-based David ForestierWalker Landscape Design. In the Best Developer over-

Sansiri to fix condo and rep’ GI A N T DEV ELOPER Sansiri, which has 14 developments either completed or under way in Phuket, has rushed to patch up the damage to its reputation caused by the discovery of bits of polystyrene and candy wrappers in a condo wall in Bangkok where there should have been concrete. The problem was discovered by Kristopher Houston, owner of a condo at The Base Sukhumvit 77, who posted details on the Sansiri Family Facebook page. The Bangkok Post reported, “[Mr Houston] said three windows in his unit all suffered from water leakage. When he contacted an engineer from RTH Construction Co, the main contractor, to fix the problem, he found the wall near the balcony and the kitchen had foam inside it. “Mr Houston said the RTH engineer told him the space should contain cement, not foam, and whoever built this wall must have been lazy and in a hurry.” Uthai Uthaisangsuk, the company’s Senior Executive Vice President of Business Development & Project Development Division (High Rise) said this week, “Sansiri has fully acknowledged the unfortunate construction shortcoming that happened in one of the units. “We sincerely regret what happened and are determined to do whatever we can to correct it immediately.” The announcement continued, “Last Thursday [August 29], the day when we were

first notified of the matter, a team including Mr Uthai, construction consultants and responsible contractors inspected the unit with the problem. “We found that the matter indeed existed and we are ready to send qualified workmen to conduct repair work immediately. “We also plan to arrange teams of quality control inspectors to examine all cement walls in every unit throughout the project.” “Let me state once again,” Mr Uthai said. “Sansiri takes this matter very seriously. We will conduct the examination of the walls throughout the project in a thorough and professional manner – and certainly this matter will not be concluded until all inspection works have been fully completed.” Sansiri said that in addition to carrying out its own checks it would bring in an “independent team of outside construction experts” to inspect the structural and architectural integrity of the entire building, and to examine the integrity of walls in all Sansiri projects built by RTH – the contractor responsible for the The Base. The company also offered to have the walls of any of its apartments or villas, anywhere in the country, checked by experts so that owners can have “total peace of mind”. Sansiri’s 14 housing projects in Phuket, completed, under construction or planned, comprise a total of 5,507 units.

all category, two of the four companies named have done a lot of work in Phuket: Raimon Land and Sansiri; while the finalists for Best Boutique Developer include Absolute World Group, which is active on the island. The winners will be named and will receive their awards at a gala dinner at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld on September 19. The awards are organised by Ensign Media, publishers of Property Report Asia. The Phuket News is a media partner for the awards.

Kata Rocks figures large in the Thailand Property Awards.

Thai smiles ‘need polishing’ THE FUTURE OF THAI tourism will remain promising and highly competitive, but the country needs to do two things: to invest more in rail development and to improve the “smiles” now found to be fading away, says a university survey. “Thai hospitality services are now second to none in global tourism, but the government and related parties still need to work out more incentives to entice foreign visitors, promote more com-

prehensive tourism packages and particularly increase Thai smiles in the service sector, as many foreign tourists now complain that those smiles have diminished and are no longer the same,” said Aat Pisanwanich, director of the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce’s Center for International Trade Studies. He also urged the government to upgrade Thais’ language skills – English and neighbouring languages alike – ahead of implementa-

tion of the Asean Economic Community in late 2015. Mr Aat said in the long term, the rail network must be upgraded to serve as a link with the rail systems of Cambodia, Laos and China. The survey showed Malaysia to be the most-visited Asean destination last year, with 25 million foreign tourists. Thailand was second with 22.3 million visitors, followed by Singapore (15 million). Bangkok Post

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Plummeting rubber prices hit the South New DOSM named for Outrigger RORY CAMPBELL HAS been appointed Director of Sales and Marketing for the Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort. Mr Campbell assumed his new post on Monday (September 2), reporting to the hotel’s General Manager, Tony Pedroni. Mr Campbell, an Australian national, has 15 years’ experience of hotel sales and marketing in senior executive positions. Until recently he served as Director of Sales and Marketing – Rooms at the Hilton Barcelona. Before that he held director-level sales and marketing positions with Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas in Thailand, the Eaton Hotel in Hong Kong, and with the Duxton Hotel and Rydges Hotel, both in Perth, Western Australia.

ecli n i ng r ubber prices will likely take a toll on the southern economy, with sales of vehicles and housing projects expected to be tepid for a long time, say traders. Pithan Panich Co, a leading dealer, said sales of Honda motorcycles in the five southernmost provinces – Satun, Songkhla, Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat – have fallen with rubber prices since last year. “Sales volume contracted by 20 per cent to reflect weak purchasing power,” said assistant manager Pithan Khophantawee. The rising cost of living and lower purchasing power pressured by the first-time car buyer scheme have prompted consumers to be careful with their spending. “Consumption in the region is being hit hard by a few factors including the unrest in the three southernmost provinces [Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat] that has inevitably hurt tourism.

But declining rubber prices have dealt the biggest blow,” said Mr Pithan. Rubber planting and related businesses are major occupations of southerners. “Most rubber planters are small and sell latex for B60 a kilo, only half what they earned two years ago,” Mr Pithan said. The Bank of Thailand’s southern branch reports the average price of unsmoked r ubber sheet in the f irst half of this year was B80 a kg compared with about B100 on average last year and around B132 in 2011. Prices peaked at B174.44 in February 2011. Central bank statistics also show sales volumes in the South in 2011 were 344,534 motorcycles and 96,735 passenger cars and pick up t r uck s, up f rom 292,647 and 71,839, respectively, in 2010. Sales of motorcycles dropped to 170,196 last year, while the first-time car buyer scheme strongly pushed up sales of pickup trucks and passenger cars to 130,883.

The Federation of Thai Industries’ automotive industry club agreed that declining prices of rubber and rice are the main negative factors affecting domestic vehicle sales. Club chairman Suparat Sirisuwannangkura said Thailand’s overall vehicle sales have decreased gradually from 109,673 in April to 98,251 in July. Motorcycle sales fell by 5.81 per cent year-on-year to 176,862. Mr Suparat said people had lost purchasing power as economic growth lost momentum, but the club projects demand will increase in the fourth quarter, the high season for vehicle sales. Exporters of r ubber products complain their revenue has fallen, as buyers, particularly from China, have reduced purchases due to ample inventory. Phuket, too, is affected; after tourism, rubber is the most important contributor to the island’s economy. Bangkok Post

Tourism Authority of Thailand Deputy Governor Thawatchai Aranyik speaks at the recent promotional event in Jakarta.

Phuket firms lead Jakarta roadshow THE PHUKET TOURIST Association and the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (OrBorJor) last week organised a tourism exhibition in Jakarta, at the Grand Mercure Hotel. The expo, featuring 15 hotels and tour agents from Phuket, drew around 100 Indonesian tour agents, who enjoyed a Thai dance show from Rajabhat University, a show by Simon Cabaret and a lucky draw featuring room nights in Phuket as prizes. Thawatchai Aranyik, Deputy Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)

told to media, “Indonesian tourists tend to like going to Bangkok or Pattaya – not many come to Phuket. Most of them come to Thailand for shopping. “I have met with some of the Indonesia agencies and they want to make market in Phuket for sure.” Asked what he thought Thai tourism companies should do to meet the increased competition that will come with the inception of the Asean Economic Community at the end of 2015, he advocated increased sharing of information between Thai companies.

WELCOME TO A SHINING JEWEL Sawit ‘Mai’ Ketroj (second from right), director of The Emerald, celebrates with agents, investors and family members at the official launch of the condominium complex, which will go up close to Central Festival Phuket.

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Computer-generated bird’s eye view of the new Laguna Park. Image: Laguna Phuket

Laguna launches new Park project T oday (September 6) will see the launch of the latest Laguna Phuket property development, Laguna Park. To be built on a large empty plot of land to the west of Lakeshore, Laguna Park will consist of 116 townhomes and 122 villas. The three-floor townhomes will have a kitchen and dining/ lounge area on the ground floor, plus parking space for two cars; two ensuite bedrooms on the middle floor; and a lounge area with outdoor terrace on the top

floor. The top floor, Laguna says, can be reconfigured to the owner’s needs. The villas, also on three floors, will be larger, with kitchen, living and dining areas on the ground floor, plus a bedroom and maid’s quarters and parking for two cars. The middle floor will have a second living area plus three ensuite bedrooms including the master bedroom. As with the townhomes, the top floor will be mostly open space. There will be a bathroom but apart from that

the space will be reconfigurable to suit the owner. An additional bedroom is also a possibility. Prices will begin at B6 million for the smallest of the townhomes. Condominiums are planned for a future phase of the project. Today Laguna will also officially open its new property sales centre next to the turnoff to Angsana, Allamanda and Banyan Tree. The centre will feature Laguna Park show units.

Why choose Phuket? AMY’S VIEW Amy Koh

IF YOU HAVE BEEN LIVing and working in Asia half your life, would you want to go back to live in Europe – or anywhere – where the temperature can drop below 10ºC? Most Westerners would not want to endure the harsh cold winters of their origin country and would rather bask in 32º sunshine all day long. Thus expatriates in Asia usually look initially for a place for short holidays, but also with a long-term aim of finding a place in Asia to retire or use as a home base. So, why Phuket? Here’s a check list: Location: It may not be as centrally located as Hong Kong, but within an hour or so it’s possible from Phuket to reach Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, and these international hubs offer hundreds of flights to Europe, North America, the Middle East or virtually anywhere in the world. More and more airlines are now inaugurating or increasing direct routes to and from Phuket. With the ongoing expansion of Phuket International Airport we can expect @thephuketnews

even more choice. Weather: Warm, sunshine, sunshine and more sunshine with an average temperature of 29º to 36ºC all year long. Phuket has basically two seasons: hot and rainy. But even in the rainy season, it doesn’t rain the whole day long. Rather, showers alternate with sunshine throughout the day, making it really quite pleasant and cool. Food: Thai food, with its rich, spicy flavours, is one of the world’s most amazing foods. From street stalls to fine dining restaurants you can find it all right here in Phuket. If you need home food from time to time, then you have a choice of German, Italian, Belgian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Indian… the list goes on. Phuket caters to all. Supermarkets around the island stock up on almost every comfort food you miss from home including, for example, the one thing Australians cannot do with out (but the rest of the world has never heard of) – Vegemite. Beaches: The white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea are renowned throughout the world. With more than 10 long beaches around the island and many smaller ones to explore, from Mai Khao Beach in the

north to famed Patong Beach to Nai Harn Beach in the south of the island. And that doesn’t include the hundreds of islands just off Phuket, many of which also have beaches. Cost: You may hear the occasional grumble that Phuket is so expensive now. Well if you are comparing it to when the Thai baht was 70 to the pound Sterling – a decade ago – then yes it will feel more expensive. After all, the baht is now around 48 to the pound. Overall, the average living cost in Phuket is slightly higher than in other parts of Thailand because most of the agricultural produce comes from the central parts of Thailand. On the other hand if you compare prices with Europe, the US or even Hong Kong, where else will you be able to get a delicious, mouthsmacking plate of fried rice for B50? That’s the equivalent of US$1.60 or €1.20. Now that isn’t that stretching your hardearned money. So need we say more? Phuket is and always will be a highly desirable destination for a host of reasons, and that includes a place to set up home. Amy Koh is the Sales Manager of Engel & Völkers Phuket. For more information visit engelvoelkers.com/th

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THE BIG LIST Crazy Collections This week’s big list features several innovators in the murky world of ‘accumulation’. The only thing that separates most museums and these obsessed collectors is a healthy dose of reality and, in some cases, soap.

Celebrity hair: Albert Einstein, Beethoven, Abraham Lincoln, and Marilyn Monroe. What do they have in common? All of them have a lock of their hair available for viewing at John Reznikoff’s mini-museum in Connecticut, US. Reznikoff has collected more than 100 locks of hair from famous people that include British royalty, renowned scientists and Hollywood stars. Each ‘piece’ comes with extensive documentation of authenticity. It’s also worth noting that Reznikoff has been offered tens of thousands of dollars for several locks of hair, but “Nothing brings you closer to a person than an actual piece of their being,” he told The Wall Street Journal. Icelandic penis’: Founded in 1997, the Icelandic Penis Museum founded by the island’s Sigurdur Hjartarson has become one of Rejkjavik’s most infamous attractions. On display are 143 actual penises from 41 animals. Ever prideful, Hjartarson only collects penises from Icelandic mammals: from tiny hamsters to giant sperm whales. The entire collection is also lit up under lamps shaded by ram testicles. Hjartarson is so committed to his museum, he has contracts with three different men to display their penis’ upon each of their deaths. “It’s most common to ask why I do this, and the only answer I have is, ‘Well somebody has to’,” Hjartarson reportedly said. Navel fluff: Also known as ‘belly-button gunk’, navel fluff is what is collected in one’s belly button after a day. Graham Paddock has been collecting his navel fluff since 1984 and now has three separate jars filled with the stuff – each one representing over 6 years worth. Paddock began his collection while working at a youth hostel in Brisbane. In 2000, he was recognised by Guinness World Records as having the largest navel fluff collection in the world and was even flown to Hollywood to make TV appearances. Soap bars: Passion and dedication can be found anywhere, and Carol Vaugh from Birmingham in the UK has it in spades. The 65-year-old retiree has collected more than 5,000 bars of soap from all corners of the world. She began her collection in 1991 as a way to pass the time while caring for her ill mother. “I wouldn’t dream of actually using the soaps, but I do wash regularly, I’m not a dirty old woman,” Vaughn told her local newspaper. How could she be. Happy Meals: Truly a kid’s dream. With 7,000 promotional items on display, Luke Underwood of the UK has by far the biggest collection of McDonald’s Happy Meal boxes, toys, and posters. The 11-year-old is also quite possibly the savviest collector on this list, as he recently sold his collection for UK£8,000 (B400,000) to bidders from Germany, Japan, and America. The collection started when he begged his father to buy an assortment of toys and posters when he was just 7 years-old. “I didn’t really want to sell it, but now I’m planning on saving the money so I can buy something else like this and make some more money,” Underwood told reporters after the sale.

Several of Singapore man Jian Yang’s girlfriends have seen his thousands of Barbie dolls as the ‘competition’.

Singaporean man amasses 6,000 Barbie doll collection

33-year-old Singaporean man has spent over half his life and more than B12.5 million to collect a guilty pleasure of his: Barbie dolls. “I’m very into collections, I’m very into amassing,” said Jian Yang about his 6,000 Barbie doll collection. “I’ve also got the ex-girlfriends who

get insecure about this kind of stuff... They look at dolls and go ‘Okay, that’s the competition’, which is quite troubling but it’s a reality.” Yang began his obsession when he bought his first doll at age 13, a “Great Shape” model with gym wear. Though Yang’s Barbie collection is overwhelming, he has also amassed thou-

sands of other dolls, including Monster High, Bratz Girls, and Holograms lines. The oldest doll he has in possession? An early 1960s Barbie with a nurse’s outfit. The rarest model he owns was bought by a friend in Hong Kong and is sold only in boutiques of the Comme des Garcons fashion label.

Even Yang’s apartment is a shrine to his favourite character, as he painted the floor of his collection room in Barbie’s signature colour – Pantone 219 C. Once he runs out of space, Yang jokingly says he will buy the neighboring house. “I still have an empty wall over there,” he told reporters as he pointed next door.

Doctor sculpts his dream woman then marries her ONE OF THE PERKS OF being one of America’s mot famous plastic surgeons? You get to marry your patients. Hollywood doctor David Matlock was suppose to give an ordinary vaginoplastry consultation with a patient, Veronica, and ended up going out on a date instead. On that first date, Matlock proposed and has also convinced his wife-to-be to go under the knife and get his “Wonder Woman Makeover”. The entire treatment includes liposuction on the chin, arms, and thighs as well as a nose job and possible Botox injections, if needed. Matlock has also gone under the knife himself and has had liposuction done on his own torso, which earned them the nickname “the perfect couple” by friends. Still, not everyone is in favour of the procedures. Ve-

Chimp wins art contest with tongue

The doctor made her his, in every sense of the word. ronica’s 9-year-old daughter was not amused when she heard what her new family was up to. “I would never really wanna

get surgery, cause it’s not really you. I’d want to be myself,” 9-year-old Isabella told reporters.

Dubai contest trades fat for gold

Fighting fat with gold.

IN AN EFFORT TO RAISE awareness about rising obesity rates across the Gulf region, the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai hosted a fiveweek weight loss challenge in which dieters could win gold payouts for losing fat. The biggest loser, who shed 22 kg, won more than US$3,200 (B97,000) worth of gold in the five-week contest,

which drew hundreds of people. In order to qualify, dieters had to lose at least two kilograms before the contest in order to show they were serious. Dieters who lost more than 10 kg earned three grams of gold per kilo lost, while smaller payouts were given for those participants who lost less than that.

A 37-YEAR-OLD RETIRED laboratory primate won first prize in an online chimp ar t contest organised by the Humane Society of the United States and took home US$10,000 (B300,000) for the Chimp Haven sanctuary in Louisiana. Brent earned top honours after more than 27,000 people cast their vote online. The chimp has the unorthodox technique of applying colours with his tongue instead of a brush. A profile on the Humane Society’s website says Brent has lived in Chimp Haven since 2006 and is protective of older chimps. Volunteers place a canvas just outside of Brent’s indoor cage to make sure he can’t throw the piece away and step on it. Reports have indicated that Brent pre-applies blobs of child-safe tempera paints with his tongue and moves it around the canvas. thephuketnews

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Walking Street for Old Town Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

The Phuket Sunday Market Walking Street will be separated into four different zones, namely food, souvenirs, handcrafts and performances, that will span Thalang Road and adjoining Soi Romanee, and will be open from 4pm to 10pm

aking its lead from Chiang Mai’s very successful weekly event, the Phuket Old Town Community (POTC) plans to roll out the first ever Phuket Sunday Market Walking Street along Thalang Road and Soi Romanee on September 29. One of the members of the POTC, Thalang Rd shop owner Somyos Pathan, told The Phuket News that the community has been trying to launch the project for more than six months, and was happy that it had finally got the support from the government that it so desperately needed. “The government has awarded us B400,000 for the year to help market and organise it. This is to pay for the decorations and organise activities.” The theme for the Phuket Sunday Market Walking Street is, ‘Let’s Phuketian be Phuketian’. Mr Somyos, of mixed Pakistan and Thai heritage, explains that, “The market will show the different and unique make up of Phuket. “Thalang Road is home to many kinds of shops, people and types of food, with store owners from a wide variety of races and religions, including India, Pakistan and China; Buddhist and Muslim.” Visitors will be able to learn more about the respective nationalities from the residents themselves as they will all be encouraged to wear their traditional dress, and perform traditional dance and music. Former English teacher, and fellow member of the POTC, Wanna Boonlom says that although the Walking Street will be “a lot of fun”, it will also be much more important than just “sanuk”. “We would like to promote and preserve the architecture, the buildings and also keep the culture and the people’s way of life alive.” The Phuket Sunday Market Walking Street will be separated into four different zones, namely food, sou-

Phuket Old Town Community members Wanna Boonlom and Somyos Pathan are excited about the plans. venirs, handcrafts and performances that will span Thalang Road and adjoining Soi Romanee, and will be open from 4pm to 10pm. Food – both contemporary and traditional – will play a huge part in the festival, and local delicacies such as curry shrimp sandwiches will be available. Owing to the eco-friendly slant of the event, the food itself is unlikely to be served in the commonly-used styrofoam containers. Styrofoam is banned, as is smoking and the selling of pirated goods.

It promises to be a market with a difference on the island. In fact, despite it perhaps becoming known in the future as the Phuket Sunday Market Walking Street, it will actually be marketed as Lard Yai. Mrs Wanna explains, “Thalang Road used to be known as ‘Lard Yai’ (which is Chinese for ‘Big Market’) back when it was the centre of trade.” Perhaps then the Walking Street may one day lead to the area and even Phuket Town reclaiming its central importance to Phuket.

Time to get on your bike Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

unday’s Phuket Old Town Bike event has been organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to not only promote the charms of Kathu’s Old Town, but also cycling in general. More than 350 people are expected to attend the event, registration for which starts at 6am at the start point of the cycle trek – the bridge on the way to British International School Phuket. After leaving the school, the 16kmlong route takes in the sights of the Mining Museum and Kathu Shrine, before finishing at Bang Wad Dam at around 11am. Chanchai Doungjit (pictured), the director of the Phuket branch of TAT explained: “In Phuket, there are a lot of people who have bikes, and the route we have selected on the day is good for bikes, with great scenery.” In many ways this event will act as a litmus test for TAT’s plans in 2014 to launch its campaign to promote bicycle riding as a tourist activity throughout the Andaman region. Saharat Potito, from the Phuket TAT office, said, “Next year, we’ll launch the ‘Cycle to travel in Southern

Thailand’ campaign and encourage locals and visitors to partake in more inter-provincial travel, by bike.” Responding to The Phuket News’ query as to whether Thai roads and accompanying rules and regulations were stringent enough to ensure safety for cyclists, Mr Saharat said that the TAT would be working with the police and Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut to ensure they were. thephuketnews

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Tommy and his green mission Ramon Bencharitiwong reporter3@classactmedia.co.th

Phuket is like my house and if there’s too much garbage and it’s not kept clean, then nobody will come. It’s time for Phuketians to work together in order to ensure Phuket remains a world-class destination

‘Tommy’ Hongsyok, assistant managing director of Anuphas Vividhkarn, Honda dealerships across Phuket and Phang Nga.

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ne of only 660 hybrid cars on the island is driven by Montavee ‘Tommy’ Hongsyok, assistant managing director of Anuphas Vividhkarn, Honda dealerships in Phuket and Phang Nga. Tommy is the youngest child of the wellknown Phuket family, the Hongsyoks. Having always been interested in nature and the environment since he was young, after getting his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Thammasat University north of Bangkok, he decided to stay on to get his Masters of Engineering in Water Resource and Environmental Engineering. A few months later, in 2003, he joined the family business, Anuphas Manorom, to gain practical work experience, before heading off to the United States to complete a two-year MBA with an emphasis in Management Information Systems. After graduating in 2006 he came back to Phuket, his hometown. At that time there were many opportunities within the Anuphas Group awaiting this young graduate. The group owns a variety of local businesses, such as the dealerships of Honda, Mazda, and Ford; Shell petrol stations, the Phuket Country Club golf course and property development, and many others. Interested in property, he chose the Anuphas Pirom Resort, a luxury housing project located within the Phuket Country Club. Currently, he is responsible for Anuphas’s estate and development projects. Part of his ongoing commitment to the environment is realised through the promotion of hybrid cars in Phuket, like the Sport Honda CR-Z Hybrid that he drives. “Its fun to drive, has environmentally responsible hybrid technology, attractive sporty acceleration and decent storage space for my three golf bags,” Tommy explains with a smile. “[The use of] eco-cars is growing due to the lower amount of fuel it uses and how it simultaneously helps the environment.” Tommy added that green technology helps the environment through saving energy, cleaning air by reducing CO2 emissions, and utilising a high standard of environmental friendly materials. However, despite the environmental benefits of, for example, the extended battery life of a hybrid vehicle, Tommy believes that the current high price of the batteries and cars themselves (though generally not more than B80,000 over the price of a standard vehicle), means that the take-up of eco-cars in Phuket has not been that great. This, Tommy tells The Phuket News, has led to a standstill in the development of products and services that would otherwise strengthen the confidence of customers using eco-cars. That said, it’s a market segment that he says is slowly, but surely improving due to the increasing price of gasoline. Tommy’s academic studies have also led to him taking an interest in environmental issues outside of the automobile and technology fields. He believes

that green technology and eco-car development should just be parts of islanders’ environmentally-friendly lifestyles, and it is for this reason that Anuphas is sponsoring many green activities. “Phuket is like my house and if there’s too much garbage and it’s not kept clean, then nobody will come here,” he says. “It’s time for Phuketians to work together in order to ensure Phuket remains a world-class destination.”

Besides his eternal quest to bring environmental harmony to the island, he does manage to spend some leisure time enjoying the splendour of his ‘home’. “I have a relaxed and active lifestyle. I love sports such as golf, jogging, swimming and scuba diving. I am more than happy to contribute to my family and society at large, because it’s a great feeling to achieve and be recognised by your peers.”

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We don’t really see it as competition, we see it as we’re offering something different. We’re not in the same price bracket. We’re a little niche where we’re offering quality education at affordable prices in a nice, convenient area

GECKO School, 117/4 Ban Reang Road, Thalang, Phuket, 83110. geckoschool.org. Email: geckoschool phuket@gmail.com. Phone: 085-477-2491.

ormer PIADS teachers Celi Harper and Huw Roberts opened the school gates to Phuket’s latest international school, GECKO School, on their first ever day of term on August 26. Australian Celi and Briton Huw are experienced teachers who have taught in countries around the world, including Australia, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, China and of course, Thailand. Huw explains that the opening of their very own school was something they had ‘always’ wanted to do. “Celi always had this idea, so it was just a case of finding the right location and where we wanted to live.” Huw jokes that when four soi dogs adopted them, that was it – they were now Phuket-based. Despite only really ‘seriously’ looking into opening a school in early 2013, there are already 11 students enrolled and they have begun daily classes in a large converted house in Thalang district. “We encourage children to be creative thinkers and follow their passions,” says Huw of the school’s curriculum, adding, “ We use an inquiry approach to learning, based on the Kath Murdoch Inquiry cycle.” As part of GECKO’s (Green Education Community Kids Outdoors) unique and community-based approach to education and learning, a large part of the learning will take place outdoors and within the community. As such, Friday is ‘community day’ at GECKO, and every week students will take part in field trips in and around the area, to learn more about their environment and strengthen relationships.

GECKO founders Huw (top left) and Celi (bottom right) with some of their students out on a ‘community day.’ “We are tying to create a community school here. We are not doing it to create an empire or anything like that. We want to stay relatively small and want to keep it at maximum around 30 students.” “We’re a not-for-profit school,” continues Huw, “which means that the money we generate – apart from the salaries – will be put back into the school.” GECKO has also formed a link with Oasis Ed, which will be offering workshops and courses at the school for the north part of the island. In the near future GECKO will also

double up as a community centre, which will benefit the local Thai children by offering English, sport and art classes after school hours. It is for this reason that Huw believes that GECKO school is different enough to be able to survive and even thrive on an island that already has a large number of bigger international schools. “We don’t really see it as competition, we see it as we’re offering something different. We’re not in the same price bracket. We’re a little niche market where we’re offering quality education at affordable prices in a nice, convenient area.”

Shining Stars start back

he Shining Stars School in Kamala had its first day of the new school term on September 2. Owner of the small, community-based school, Christine Reilly, said she was excited about the new school year. “Shining Stars has always been an organic entity, of which I am merely the caretaker, nurturer. When we opened in 2008, we had a handful of kids, but the school grew rapidly and we now have between 2535 at any one time,” Christine said.

Shining Stars School uses inventive artistic approaches for the children, allowing them to discover and represent their own ideas and feelings. Several self-portraits are drawn throughout the year, for example, as Christine believes this aids children in being able to note their own changes and perceptions of self. “The energy of Shining Stars is amazing, said Christine, “it’s built up quite a momentum throughout the years.”

THE ISLAND’S OUTSTANDING NURSERIES Phuket Governor Maitri Intusut (centre) handed out “Outstanding Nursery” awards in recognition of ‘excellent achievement’ to the top four nurseries in Phuket on August 30. Above: the Governor with, from left to right, representatives from Phuket International Kindergarten School, Kanokkwan Nursery, HeadStart International School and Suanluang Nursery. thephuketnews

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BIS alumni bond in Phuket Left: BIS alumni return to the school. Above: hip-hop graduates get down on stage.

ritish International School Phuket (BISP), a boarding as well as day school, has just marked 17 years of operation. The first class to graduate was in 2001, so there is now in excess of 1,000 alumni located in all parts of the world. Among the 138 past students travelling large distances to attend the school’s first Alumni Day on August 17, were rap artist Freddy Vassallo and pop and R&B singer Chin Indracusim, who entertained their old classmates at the gala evening. Other activities included team building games of netball and football in the sports hall against teams of current teachers. The celebrations continued into the evening with dinner and dancing at Kan Eang restaurant at Chalong Pier, where alumnus Mon Pachantabutr is

the managing director, and younger brother Mann (class of 2008), is the assistant managing director. An important outcome from the event was the formation of an official Alumni Association. Furthermore, as part of his welcoming speech, Headmaster Mr Neil Richards shared the school’s ambitious plan to complete the build of a 60 foot scooner, staffed by volunteer doctors, nurses and a BISP gap student, which will immunise children located in remote areas in the South Pacific. This initiative moved the alumni, and a quick collection resulted in over B20,000 raised to springboard the school’s goal of having the ship in the water by mid 2014. Alumnus Mon was delighted stating, “The event was very successful. The smiles of our friends on the day made the efforts of the organizing committee worthwhile.”

“Whatever the future may bring, one thing that will never change is that we all came from the same school. This day will be one of the most memorial days in my life and I hope it will be the same for you.” Alumna Napa Namprakai (class of 2003) general manager of Toyota Mukdahan, thouroughly enjoyed the day, “It was amazing to be back at school and have old memories and flashbacks. I certainly enjoyed playing netball again after a decade.” Based on the huge success of the inaugural Alumni Day 2013 at BISP, this event will now occur annually. If you are a graduate of Dulwich International College (DIC) or BIS Phuket, you are encouraged to provide the school with your contact details and tell them about your achievements and successes since graduating. Visit bisphuket.ac.th for more information.

PIADS celebrates start of new school year with a show

huket International Academy Day School (PIADS) welcomed students from 27 different countries to their new school year on August 19. Head of School Dennison J MacKinnon, indicated that he was extremely pleased to see a significant increase in enrolment numbers, attributing this to the school’s strong, community-centred approaches to teaching and learning. “This school”, he stated, “is founded on two strong pillars. The first is educational excellence, underpinned by the school’s commitment to the programmes of the International Baccalaureate. “The other is the commitment to social and emotional learning and secular mindfulness.” Mr MacKinnon also spoke about the highly qualified teaching staff at the school, many of whom

hold advanced degrees, and the impact that this talented group of educators has on the students. In addition, Mr MacKinnon indicated that the large new multi-purpose building at the school, which contains a multi-purpose hall, a performing arts department, as well as a new cafeteria, was adding value to students’ learning, particularly as the school enjoys the services of the Phuket Academy of Performing Arts, which offers a large array of music and drama offerings to children from other schools as well as those from PIADS. A new, eagerly-anticipated eco-friendly playground based on top international design is currently being developed in the grounds of the multi-purpose hall and this, said Mr MacKinnon, would add to the school’s existing world-class facilities.

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KAJONKIET AT NEW CAMPUS Many children started their new academic year at Kajonkiet International School’s (KIS) brand new facility at the Kajonkiet Campus in Kathu on August 26. Enrollment for the first phase of secondary school (Key Stage 3) has continued to grow to approximately 140 children. @thephuketnews

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Anyone for pretend ice cream? LET’S PLAY Yvon van Kesteren editor@classactmedia.co.th

A water or sand table would be perfect, as it is easy to set up and to clean. This will also help your child to play in one place, and keep the mess to a minimum

hich kid doesn’t love ice cream? So create a pretend play ice cream shop so your kids can cool off during a hot day! The ice cream is easily made with shaving cream and a drop of food colouring. Young children learn by imagining and doing. Through pretend play your child will improve their social and emotional skills, language skills and thinking skills.

Age From 2 to 6 years

What you need 4 plastic cups A can of shaving cream Food colouring Sprinkles (optional) Ice cream scoop or spoon Ice cream cone or little cups/plates

Preparation

Originally from The Netherlands, Phuket-based Yvon van Kesteren is the mother of two girls.

To make the ice cream fill 4 plastic cups with shaving cream and add a little food colouring to it. Mix it and put it in the freezer for a couple of hours so it gets hard. Set up an area as a dedicated play station where your child can do the activity. A water or sand table would be perfect for it, as it is easy to set up and to clean. This will also help your child to play in one place, and keep the mess to a minimum.

Play Let them feel the texture of the fake ice

cream and let them experience what happens when it melts. Note: The fake ice cream cannot be eaten of course, so make sure you explain this carefully.

Add-ons for more fun play Add a cash register to the play. On a black board you can write the flavours and prices. If you want to score some extra points with the kids, make a shop stand so they can sell their creations. Using play dough is a good alternative when you don’t want it to become messy Have the kids decorate the ice cream with some small beads or plastic fruit. Rinse them off afterwards and you can use them again for another activity. If you have some left over shaving cream, add that to the play by pretending it is whipped cream. Squeezy ketchup bottle filled with red

shaving cream can be a ‘strawberry sauce’ to decorate.

Clean up This can get a bit messy, but the left over shaving cream can be easily rinsed off with some warm water.

Educational Pretend play is great for kids to develop growth by using their creativity and imagination. Between 3-6 years pretend play will be most interactive, but a 18 month old will already try to feed a doll. Facilitate pretend play by giving your child props and toys. In the early years use realistic props such as kitchen tools and dolls. When they are comfortable with that you can add some unrealistic props like cardboard boxes or sticks. If you are invited to play (which you will be at some point), let them lead the way.

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Wilburt is a one-year-old, black-eyed blonde (cinnicot) hedgehog and the latest addition to QSI Phuket’s 4th and 5th grade class. While he’s not very good at reading, writing, or arithmetic, he’s great at calming students down, playing hide and go seek, and eating bugs! He also happens to enjoy cat food as well as various cooked meats. When asked how he felt about being in the paper, he declined to comment and instead rolled himself into a ball and went to sleep. Want to see your pet here? Email photos to editor1@classactmedia.co.th thephuketnews

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Clockwise from top left, Noodle Lotus Garden dish; “sui” coconut milk pork dish; the fresh spring rolls; and Ubon Vietnam Food owners Mon, left, and Meaw.

new restaurant featuring a blend of Isarn and Vietnamese food has opened up on Soi Saiyuan in Naiharn, and is already attracting a good clientèle based on its cheap and cheerful menu. Ubon Vietnam Food opened on August 1 and is run by two sisters originally from Ubon Ratchathani, Narawadee “Meaw” Phromson, and her older sister Mon. The sisters moved to Phuket a year ago, and spent time working at restaurants across the island – Meaw worked as a chef at Sea Pearl Villas on Patong Hill – and both have done courses on Thai cooking. “This restaurant is my dream with my sister,” Meaw explains. “In our home town, Vietnamese food is very normal, because there are a lot of people from Vietnam living there.” The result is a small homely restaurant on Saiyuan Rd, with a simple but expanding range of Isarn and Vietnamese dishes, plus regular Thai mains and

desserts. Special mention goes to the generous serving of fresh Vietnamese spring rolls (B60), made either vegetarian style or with your choice of meat, and served with a sweet peanut sauce. Another wonderful Vietnamese dish is the “Noodle Lotus Garden” (B60), another spring roll-type dish consisting of pork and vegetables wrapped in thick white noodles. The best thing we tried though was the sui coconut milk dish (B40), which you could be forgiven for thinking was super spicy based on the fiery red colour of the sauce. Actually, it is a mild pork and coconut curry with noodles, and is very tasty. And of course no Vietnamese restaurant would be complete without pho, the country’s famed rice noodle soup dish, which costs a bargain B50. On the Isarn food menu the sisters offer all different types of somtum, including a spicy vegetarian lentils

version for B50, best served with khao niew (sticky rice). To wash it all down there are roselle and longon fruit-flavoured drinks for B20. The restaurant has both indoor/ outdoor dining, but you’d be better to choose outdoor so you can watch the dishes be made at the open plan bench area. The only downside to dining here – for a non-Thai at least – is that the menu lacks any specific explanation of what the dishes are, so you’ll likely have to get the staff to explain. Or just do what we did and order blindly, because it’s all guaranteed to taste good. Ubon Vietnam Food, 79/84 Saiyuan Rd, Naiharn. Coming from the Wiset Rd end of Saiyuan Rd, head toward Naiharn Beach. The restaurant is on the left next door to the Stoned Crab pub, just before the three way intersection. Open daily from 10am to 8pm. Tel 083 647 4004. The restaurant’s Facebook page is “Ubon Vietnam Food”.

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What follows in rapid succession is no less than a wonder of genuine Indian cuisine that can only be best surmised by three adjectives: fresh, succulent, and outstanding

Tandoori Nights restaurant, just south of Chalong circle, is recommended for its great food.

he pocket guide Larousse D’Angleterre unequivocally states that a visit to England is incomplete without a visit to an Indian restaurant. Wait a minute: Indian cuisine represents some of the best British cuisine? I’m not sure about that, but admittedly a newly opened Indian restaurant in the south of Phuket raises more eyebrows than a fresh sub-continental addition to the culinary scene would in London or Manchester. The newly opened Indian restaurant in question is Tandoori Nights, in the fastgrowing Fisherman Way, just south of Tesco Park shopping mall in Rawai. Yes, I know; many people would argue that this is indeed in the Chalong parish, but FYI anywhere south of the out-of-control mess that is Chalong traffic circle is, in point of fact, Rawai. Tandoori Nights is an unassuming shophouse setup cheerfully painted in bright green and orange; it’s an arrangement that would seem more suited to a clothes’ boutique than a restaurant. But a certain tinge of quirkiness seems to be de rigeur in the self-styled ‘Business Garden’ in Fisherman Way that hosts lots of food outlets, ranging from an excellent deli, to a large Italian restaurant, to a place where dining seems to be a second thought after happy juice sampling. The al fresco, fan-cooled area of Tandoori Nights with its chunky, Wild West-like wooden furniture seems more appealing than its brightly lit and air-conditioned interior, but

we nevertheless choose to sit inside. At seven o’clock there are shades of Irish brogue (“Come on down man, we’re ‘weighting’ for yey’”) mixed with heavily-accented Dutch English, which in turn dance with clipped received English and rangy NorthAmerican accents, all placing their orders from the restaurant’s incredibly vast-ranging 28-page food menu and seven pages of drinks. It’s striking how knowledgeable these customers all seem to be about Indian cuisine. Despite being born British I’m a beginner at this sort of stuff, but I just about know enough to tell the difference between a chicken and a lamb curry. Yet what follows in rapid succession is no less than a wonder of genuine Indian cuisine that can only be best surmised by three adjectives: fresh, succulent, and outstanding. We settle in with starters; but butterladen Indian ‘starters’ could fill (and indeed fell) a towering Canadian lumberjack, they’re

so flavoursome and solid: The onion bhaji and vegetarian samosas (B100 and B70 for two) are just perfect. For mains, chicken tikka masala (B200) is marvellous with succulent, yielding chicken segments and a heavenly spicy sauce. Chicken tawa (B220) is a pot-full of flavours and calories that is virtually indescribable except to say that it is (almost) better than sex. Prawn tikkka masala (B350) is equally as sensational and all this underscores the fact that appearances can indeed be deceptive. I mean, here’s a simple-looking, brightly painted unpretentious shop-house serving up exquisite north Indian food at eminently reasonable prices and this equation is more than welcome in a tourist destination where fancy-looking restaurants sometimes dole out average food at prices that would have an investment banker fishing in his briefcase for a calculator. Yes, for all of the above reasons I think Tandoori Nights is definitely going to make a curried-flavoured splash in the south of Phuket, where a large percentage of the expats know their mutton rogan josh from their navrattan korma. For the real connoisseurs you can indeed get a fire-breathing vindaloo here (chicken B200 and lamb B250) and there’s a 12-dish ‘vegetalain’ section, as well as an Indian bread selection with nine choices in it. Excellent stuff. Tandoori Nights, Fisherman Way, Viset Road, Rawai. Open daily: 11am to 11pm. Tel: 076-381-629.

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Navrang Mahal

Trisara Seafood

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

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

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

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

Ceramic Kitchen Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

ITALIAN

RE KÁ TA Beach Club

Acqua

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

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

FRENCH

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

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

Baan Kalim Restaurant & Seafood KEE Sky Lounge

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La Boucherie

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

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

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

Weaves Restaurant

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Watch the evening sunlit ocean in the lavish and contemporary ambient atmosphere that is the Weaves restaurant. With its intimate low lit private dining, Weaves serves a variety of delectable Asian and International fusion cuisine, rich enticing desserts and tropical blended refreshments. Manathai Resort Phuket, Surin Beach, 076 270 900

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

The Bistro Restaurant

JAPANESE

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

THAI Baan Vijitt Restaurant

Breeze Restaurant

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

Tre by DoublePool Villas

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

A half-century old Sino-Portuguese style house at The Vijitt Resort Phuket offers a unique authentic experience of Thai cuisine with a focus on regional specialties. Thai Select Premium Award certifies the quality and standard of product and service here. The Vijitt Resort Phuket, Rawai; fb@vijittresort.com, 076 363 600

Talung Thai Tamarind Restaurant

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

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

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

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Viewing Bangkok from the saddle Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

Without giving too much away, this tour gives a “snapshot” of Bangkok, and involves longtail boat rides, cycling through slums, through the residential Yannawa suburb, and cycling along trails in the picturesque Bang Kra Chao peninsula, an oasis of green in a built-up city

Clockwise from top left, tourists cycling in the Bang Kra Chao peninsula; stopping to learn the history of a Thai sweatshop in a local street; Andre Breuer, founder of Recreational Bangkok Biking; and visitors enjoy the leisurely pace of the cycle tour. @thephuketnews

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veryone has the same view of Bangkok. Shopping malls, skyscrapers, beautiful temples and traffic jams – until you go on a bicycle tour,” says Andre Breuer, founder of Recreational Bangkok Biking. A cycling tour in Bangkok you say? What? Are you, mad? It’s a common reaction by people to the unique concept of touring the busy Bangkok streets on a push-bike, says Andre, who first set up the cycling tour company in Bangkok in 2004. Back then he was one of a few who were developing and running cycling tours, but these days there are around 14 other companies competing with each other. “I was working as a marketing and sales manager in the textiles and garment industry,” says Andre, who is originally from Holland and has now lived in Bangkok for 16 years. “I was fed up with the job at one point so I took a sabbatical, but stayed in Bangkok. “All my friends were expats and were working, and I was bored out of my mind. “So I started cycling around just for fun, and without any purpose. There were all these alleyways that usually no one would go in, but of course I had nothing better to do so I went in. And I was very surprised at what I saw.” And that’s a common reaction from people who join Andre’s tours – particular the Colours of Bangkok tour, a half day trip designed to give tourists a taste of a bit of everything. Without giving too much away, this tour gives a “snapshot” of Bangkok, and involves longtail boat rides, cycling through slums, through the residential Yannawa suburb, and cycling along trails in the picturesque Bang Kra Chao peninsula, an oasis of green in a built-up city. “Colours of Bangkok is the first route I developed,” Andre explains, adding that he also acts as a tour leader as well as running the company. “It took more than five months, and I got lost a million times. I had a stack of Bangkok maps but not a single one was correct.” “When I started cycling around without a purpose I saw so many amazing things, and I already lived here six years. “When I crossed the [Chao Phraya] river and started exploring the jungle I thought, wow I have to show people this, I have to do something with this. “So I bought 10 bicycles from America and started selling the tours to the local tour agencies, who rolled out the red carpet. “Finally something new,” they said,” Andre explains. “Owners of travel companies joined me and said, “Wow this is amazing. I’ve lived here for 25 years and have never seen this side of Bangkok”.” But of course most people’s initial reaction is that cycling in Bangkok is dangerous, and Andre is well aware of this reaction. “All nationalities, except for the Dutch and the Belgians, say you’re crazy to go on a bike in Bangkok, it’s suicidal. But once you go on the tour you will see.

“We go in areas where there is very little traffic. It’s difficult in Bangkok, but there are lots of back doors, and concrete pathways. It’s safe, and it’s unexpected, and it’s very easy to do.” And the response has been incredible, with around 7,000 people taking the tours per year in Bangkok, Andre says. The majority of participants are Western, with most being Dutch because “they grow up with bicycles” Andre says. There are now five branches of the company set up: Bangkok, with 15 staff, Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, Pattaya and the recently-opened Hua Hin office. “I never would have dreamt that I would ever operate cycling tours, it’s very funny for me,” Andre says. “I have people who have done the same tour for the sixth time and I

asked them, ‘Why don’t you pick another tour?’ They say this tour is fun and every time they see different things.” “I compare it [this job] to my last job, which was very stressful. Here, I only see happy people. I only see big smiles from ear to ear, from people who say it is the highlight of their trip.” And the best part of the cycling tours? They really are that easy, and you don’t need to be super-fit to join. Andre says: “I’m a lazy cyclist. I’m not into sports and basically if I can do a tour, everybody can do it.” Recreational Bangkok Biking offer five tours in Bangkok, the most popular being the recommended half day “Colours of Bangkok” tour starting at B1,250 per person, all inclusive of bike hire, snacks and refreshments. Website: bangkokbiking.com. Facebook: “Recreational Bangkok Biking Ltd.”

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IN BRIEF Free games for Xbox Live

Microsoft announced last week that they are releasing both Magic 2013 and Rainbow Six Vegas for free on Xbox Live Gold next month. Magic 2013 will be available for download September 1 to 15, while Rainbow Six Vegas players can download the game September 16 to 30. A great savings for local gamers, Magic 2013 is normally B310 while Rainbow Six Vegas is B620. The free-downloads are part of Microsoft’s Games With Gold programme, that will make two free title available each month until the end of 2013.

Nintendo 2DS coming soon

Nintendo’s new entry-level portable gaming console 2DS will be available on October 12 and will come with Pokemon X and Y for a total of US$130 (B4,000). The system will feature two cameras for snapshots and video, as well as a tablet-style screen. The 2DS will play all Nintendo 3DS games and is backwards compatible with Nintendo DS titles. Two versions will be available for purchase: black with red trim and black with blue trim.

Voice wars: PS4, Xbox One

News on the voice recognition software being used in next generation consoles was released last week. Sony confirmed that the PlayStation 4 will support navigational voice commands through the PlayStation Camera that will be included in the premium bundle pack. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s Xbox One will support voice command in only 10 of the 13 global regions that the system will be released in. Both systems are expected to be launched in November with the PS4 selling for a reported B12,000 compared to the B15,000 price tag anticipated for the Xbox One.

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D Log your whole life

hen Martin Kaellstroem was a young adult, he lost both his parents to cancer. It became a spur for him to seize the day, as a person and an entrepreneur. The result: A lens with no offbutton that captures every moment of your life. The 38-year-old co-founder of Swedish company Memoto is a man in a hurry as he promotes his “lifelogging” camera, which is worn with a clip on the shirt or on a string around the neck, and takes a picture once every 30 seconds. “When you lose your parents, you realise that you don’t live forever. It has definitely affected me in my entrepreneurship. I can’t wait until later to fulfill my dreams, I have to live my dream now,” he said. Some may see parallels with George Orwell’s 1984, the Truman Show or other dystopias. But the team behind the Memoto camera insists that it doesn’t breach any privacy laws. Rather, they see it as a way to collect memories. “Traditionally, people only brought their camera to special events when everyone was dressed up, smiling into the camera,” Kaellstroem said. “But you don’t know in advance which moments will be important in the future. Perhaps you meet your future wife or witness an accident or a crime, pictures you might want to return to.” Lifelogging, a technique for digitally gathering daily moments, is a growing phenomenon, gaining popularity with mobile applications such as Saga, which creates info graphics summarising your life through your smartphone data, and health trackers like Runkeeper and Moves. Following the success of calling software Skype, music streaming service Spotify and video game developer Dice – all technologies with a heavy Swedish component – the next big thing could be a device logging your life in pictures. The Memoto camera, which resembles an iPod mini, collects a stream of pictures, automatically sorted according to the GPS-location, time and light. The ‘memory timeline’ can be shared on social media such as Facebook or Twitter. It is a tool for a new tech-savvy world without the patience to keep a diary, according to cofounder Oskar Kalmaru. “I’ve failed several times when trying to write a blog or travelogue. Older relatives managed to

keep a diary over 20 years, but it is hard with the routine,” he said. British lifelogging camera Autographer emerged in the medical field as a facilitator for Alzheimer patients and GoPro and Looxcie are targeting practitioners of extreme sports. Memoto will cater to both exhibitionists or nostalgic souls, according to Kaellstroem. “There are two main types of users,” he said. “The first category, to which I belong, is the collector who saves and organises the memories, but only shares them with a small circle of close friends and family. The other group is more social, aiming to share a creative and active life through various social media platforms.” But classmates, employees and neighbours may not want to be caught on film, much less people in witness protection programmes or other sensitive areas of life. Lifelogging does raise some privacy questions, says Steven Savage, a researcher at the Swedish Defence Research Agency, noting that the private sphere is relative: what is not offensive to one person might be to another. “It depends where the photos end up,” Savage said. “Today, it is difficult to search pictures, but new technology is being developed all the time. Once those pictures become searchable, more questions will arise. You’ll lose control over the situation.” Kaellstroem said he and his team thought a great deal about privacy while designing the camera, bearing in mind that many might be uncomfortable with being confronted with a spying eye. “It has to be clear that it is a camera, but yet with a friendly design that makes people comfortable and not distracted,” he said. Soon, 4,000 of these cameras will reach their users. In the future they might develop accessories such as a waterproof case, a wide-angle lens and a wi-fi dock. In the meantime, the blueprint is available online for creative users to personalise their camera. “The lifelogging cameras are just the tip of the iceberg in the ‘quantified self’ movement,” said Lisa Ehlin, an expert in digital culture at Stockholm University. “I’m sure we will walk around with some cool new gadgets in the future, like those mouth chips or body tattoos tracking your health and what you eat. But mainly, it’s all about social life and friends.” AFP

TOP MOBILE APPS THIS WEEK

TOP CONSOLE GAMES THIS WEEK

Parallels Access (Software) Read Quick (Literature)

Payday 2 (18+)

Xbox 360, PS3

Animal Crossing: New Leaf

3DS

Call Of Duty: Black Ops II (18+)

Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, 3DS

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition

Xbox 360

The Smurfs 2

DS, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3

Digg Reader (RSS)

Android

Fifa 13

Xbox 360, PS3, VITA, 3DS

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Legendary (18+)

Xbox 360, PS3, PC

Terraria (Game)

iOS

The Last Of Us (18+)

PS3

10 Grand Theft Auto IV (18+)

Xbox 360, PS3

Link the Slug (Games)

iOS, Android

iOS iOS

o you remember Halo: Combat Evolved? You should, considering it was released in 2001 and is still one of the most successful shooter titles of all-time. As PlayStation 2 had their own highly successful exclusive game, Grand Theft Auto III, Microsoft decided to answer back with an amazing exclusive of their own. Halo was a futuristic shooting game that was praised for its multiplayer gameplay, detailed story, and much lauded graphics. The game put the player in the role of Master Chief, a cybernetically enhanced supersoldier, as he battles aliens in an attempt to discover secrets behind a ringshaped artificial world called Halo. Players were able to use a range of vehicles and aircraft to defeat the Covenant, a group of alien species. All the weapons in the game had a specific purpose for different situations and were largely inspired by science fiction books. It’s not farfetched to say that Halo brought the Xbox instant credibility as a top-tier console that was capable of possibly surpassing Sony’s stranglehold on the video game market. At the time of its release, the game broke sales records and sold more than 1 million units within five months. At its launch, critics praised Microsoft’s game as having as big an impact on first-person shooters as GoldenEye had done when the Nintendo 64 was released globally in 1997. Halo’s position as one of the most important games of the last 20 years has been cemented with several sequels, a comic book series, and Hollywood film in the works.

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IN BRIEF Avengers; Superman films cast villains

Kick-Ass 2

Smashing hit FILM REVIEW J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

Would Kick Ass 2 have been a better movie without all the accompanying violence? If it had just been the tale of two love-crossed teens who try to escape the realities of life by playing at superhero? Possibly

Director: Jeff Wadlow Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christopher MintzPlasse, Jim Carrey Running time: 103 minutes

here are comedy action films, and then there’s Kick-Ass 2. The film is veiled as a kid’s movie with tons of fight scenes and lovable characters, however, the truth is this film is for anyone but kids. Just like in the first installment, Kick-Ass 2 goes for broke with gratuitous violence and tons of swearing. It’s the fact that all of this edgy action and dialogue exists within the same screen space as high school popularity contests and “will they, won’t they” teenie romance scenes that makes Kick Ass 2 (and its wonderful predecessor) so endearing. Or maybe it’s because there are still several characters that don’t understand how much the stakes have been raised following the death of two fathers in the first film. Kick Ass 2 begins by filling the audience in on what Hit Girl (Chloe Grace Moretz) and Kick-Ass (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) have been up to since the last film. Unable to deal with starting high school, Hit Girl chooses to instead spend her days training to fight crime. Kick-Ass eventually follows suit, but the duo eventually split after Hit Girl is forced to face the realities of being a teenager. Meanwhile, the superhero craze has taken off and Kick-Ass has his pick of team’s to join. Eventually, Red Mist from the previous film attempts to avenge his father’s death and amasses a super villain team of his own. The rather numerous death scenes involve former Russian KGB agents, born-again gangsters, and several characters a little too close to home, take the story deep into Kick-Ass’ complicated family life, eventually culminating in an epic fight scene that even Jean-Claude Van Damme would be proud of. The film starts at a frenetic pace and puts us deep into this world all within the first 15 minutes. Just like in the original Kick-Ass, the audience is quickly sucked into this altered reality. Hit Girl’s attempts at being a ‘normal teenager’ are humorous, and is a great plot device that displays just how different she is. Yes, we knew this in the first film when she

SFX Coliseum Phuket (Central Festival) Chit Sam Pat (T/3D) Kick Ass 2 (E) Make Your Move (E) The Mortal Instruments : City of Bones (E) The Mortal Instruments : City of Bones (T) Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (T/3D) Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (E) White House Down (E) White House Down (T)

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Reports indicate that Bryan Cranston has been cast to play Lex Luthor for the sequel to the Man of Steel while James Spader is set to play Ultron in the next Avengers film. Cranston is an Emmy award winning television actor best known for playing chemistry teacher turned methamphetamine dealer Walter White on the show Breaking Bad. Spader, also a multiple-Emmy winner, is set to play the title character in the highly anticipated comic book film Avengers: Age of Ultron, expected to be released in early 2015.

Start date set for World of Warcraft film

Production on t he World of Warcraft film adaptation is set for January 2014 with an eye on a 2015 release date. Though details on the plot have not been released, rumours indicate that the story will draw from the original strategy game rather than the contemporary versions. This would include a battle between humans and orcs with an epic clash as the basis for the film.

Creator urges quick production of Kick Ass 3

was taking gun shots to the chest wearing a bullet-proof vest, but when the school’s ‘mean girl’ wants to be a bully, ninja stars will only get you so far. It’s also refreshing to see Kick-Ass evolve his skills at fighting, since the training he and Hit Girl do actually pays off as he seems to finally have a chance against some criminals. Sometimes. Much like Nicolas Cage’s Adam Westinspired turn in the first movie, Jim Carrey’s role as a superhero who leads a crime fighting team is truly memorable, even though he is only in about half of the film. Carrey created a ruckus during post-production, saying it glorified violence and was simply too much for people to watch. While this is rich coming from Carrey, the master of comic violence, he has a point. The bloodshed in the film seems to be on par with that in Die Hard and, at times, Evil Dead. Throat cuts, hangings, and even penismunching scenes make an appearance. Would Kick Ass 2 have been a better movie without all the accompanying violence? If it had just been the tale of two love-crossed teens who try to escape the realities of life by playing at superhero? Possibly. Really though, the violence is what people are paying money to see, especially when it’s dressed up in a cape and mask on a seemingly innocent teenager. In sum, Kick-Ass 2 is simply a good time: with no Oscar movie buzz, and no pretentious performances by people begging for recognition. It’s straight up, kick-ass entertainment.

The creator of the Kick Ass series of graphic novels is urging producers to begin production on the third and final installment of the film series before the stars become too old. The film revolves around a teenager who decides to become a superhero despite having no superpowers. The comic book series began in 2006 while the first film was released in 2010. “My agent keeps saying to me, ‘We’re making a lot of money here. Let’s do Kick Ass 4 and 5.’ But I said ‘No, I’ve got to stay true to my principles’,” Mark Millar told reporters last week.

US BOX OFFICE TOP 10 Film

Gross

One Direction: This Is Us

$17M

Lee Daniels’ The Butler

$14.7M

$74M

We’re the Millers

$12.6M

$110M

Planes

$7.76M

$70.8M

Instructions Not Included

$7.5M

Elysium

$6.3M

$78.4M

$5.2M

$22.7M

7 The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones 8

The World’s End

$4.76M

$16.6M

Getaway

$4.5M

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

$4.42M

$55M

SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) SF Cinema City Jungceylon (Patong) The Conjuring (E) Kick-Ass 2 (E) Make Your Move (E/3D) The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (E) Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (E/3D) White House Down (E)

Weekend gross

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As some movies and movie times change every Thursday morning, after The Phuket News has gone to press, the accuracy of the following information cannot be guaranteed. For up-to-date information, visit sfcinemacity.com, or call the cinemas directly: SFX Coliseum Phuket 076-209000 and SFC Jungceylon Phuket 076-600-555.

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Party for surf school in Kata

he International Business Association of Phuket (IBAP) will host Ulrike Guelich, lecturer and researcher at the School of Entrepreneurship and Management, Bangkok University, at its September 13 meeting. Born in Germany, Ms Guelich has degrees in Business Administration and Graduate Ceramic Design. She earned two MBAs, from the University of Maryland in the US and GSBA Switzerland. She is also an external PhD candidate at the University of Eindhoven. She has 25 years of experience as entrepreneur in Germany. She was founding owner of a handicraft business; lead a family-run manufacturing business in the 4th generation; and was head of an IT start-up as supplier to the automotive industry. The Thailand team of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Project, of which Ms Guelich is a member, is located at Bangkok University, School of Entrepreneurship & Management (SEM). The GEM project is the most prestigious observatory on entrepreneurship worldwide and measures and characterises the scope of entrepreneurial activity, comparing it internationally since 1999.

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Non Stop Music

7pm-7am

SATURDAYS What’s On @ The Weekend

9am-12pm

Phuket News Radio

12pm-1pm

Box Of Neutrals

1pm-2pm

Going Green

2pm–4pm

Best of Breakfast with Sam and Kirsty

4pm–6pm

Asian Pop 40

6pm-9pm

Saturday Night Fever

9pm-midnight

SUNDAYS Non Stop Music

12am-9am

Asian Pop 40 (repeat)

9am-12pm

Weekend Brunch

12pm-3pm

Phuket News Radio

3pm-4pm

Mellow Moments with Andy Saunders

4pm-6pm

Sunday Night Chill

6pm-9pm

Non Stop Music

9pm-7am

In 2012, 69 economies who represented an estimated 74 per cent of the world’s population and 87 per cent of the world’s GDP took part in the GEM survey. The annual survey is conducted to capture the profiles of the entrepreneurs and the state of the institutions and framework conditions to start up and to grow businesses worldwide. The data is based on two main data

sources: Adult Population Survey (APS) and National Expert Survey (NES). You can find Thailand-specific information on entrepreneurial framework conditions and findings on Thai entrepreneurship in the last GEM Thailand Report. Ms Guelich notes that in a global comparison, Thailand has some outstanding features regarding entrepreneurship: An equal number (even slightly higher) of men and women entrepreneurs; High entrepreneurship rates in all stages; Highest rate of established business owners; Gender equality in entrepreneurship. In her presentation, Ms Guelich will identify possible explanations for this phenomenon in the Thai context, and give some insight from interviews with successful women entrepreneurs in big family businesses in Thailand. Discussion will involve a wide range of points where Thailand differs from other economies when it comes to entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial attitudes, aspirations and ways to do business. The event will be held on Friday (September 13), at 6.15pm, at A2 Resort. For more information visit ibap-phuket.org

ick Anthony presents Live 89.5’s eco friendly show every Saturday between 2 and 4pm and it is called ‘Going Green’. Nick is very passionate about the beautiful island that we live on and regularly has guests in on the show to discuss how we can educate others and stop the man made problems that are a constant problem to nature. If you miss the show it goes onto our ‘Playback’ via the radio website as well as on seek.org Make sure you listen throughout the day to all the main shows as they are all sponsored and give you great chances to win prizes daily. At the end of the weekend all you may want to do is chill which is why we give you three hours of laid back relaxing music to finish off the weekend, we call it ‘Sunday Night Chill’ from 6-9pm. That’s it for this week, thanks for listening.

e Ká Ta Beach Club at Boathouse has announced its partnership with Quiksilver and the opening of a new retail shop and surf school in Kata. The surf school is open daily and operated by awardwinning surfer Jimmy Smith, who was born in Kata and is a local surfing legend. Hailing from New Zealand, Jimmy’s dad Chris was one of the first to surf the waves off Kata back when surfing was unheard of in Thailand. Jimmy is not only known as one of the best local surfers, he also won first place at the Quiksilver Thailand Surf Series 2009. The school provides lessons for all levels as well as board rentals and courses. Re Ká Ta Beach Club and Quiksilver will hold an opening party at Re Ká Ta on Saturday, September 14. The party will include a live reggae band, DJs, fire shows, beach side barbecue, lucky draws, and more. The party begins after sunset and will go on until late. RSVP required, email info@ rekataphuket.com or call 076 330 421

or the middle of the wet season, it’s been dry, hot and sunny, and Phuketians have been enjoying every moment. On Phuket News TV this week we bring the island’s event and activities to your TV, smartphone and computer – in high definition. We all need a little ‘Latin Passion’ and a wonderful night of South American cuisine, wines and entertainment was held at Maikhao Dream last week. Share the passion! It was also the second event in the ‘Superkidz’ Series at Thanyapura and we bring you the winners and participants doing their best and receiving their well-deserved trophies and prizes. The Emerald Terraces are already underway in Patong. Now the sister project, Emerald Central, is being launched. It was a very pleasant High Tea afternoon at the location of the new development. Emerald Central was launched in ‘high’ style. Something different and worth a look on Phuket News TV. Phuket News TV – Putting you in the picture.

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ONE NIGHT OF LATIN PASSION

A great night was had by all at the “Latin Passion” Latin American evening event held at Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Spa on August 31, featuring visiting celebrity chef Paul Frangie.

From right, Sergio Loiacono, Thailand Country Manager Simpson Marine; Zhanel Tyurina, Managing Director Maikhao Dream Hotels and Resorts; and Saimai.

From left, visiting Chef Paul Frangie; Aaishah Bohari, Director of Sales and Marketing Maikhao Dream Hotels and Resorts; and David Coyle, General Manager Maikhao Dream Villa Resort and Spa, Phuket.

From left, Zhanel Tyurina, Managing Director Maikhao Dream Hotels and Resorts, with two happy guests.

SAVING THE PLANET More than 200 Laguna Phuket staff volunteers led by David Seet, Senior Assistant Vice President – Resorts Operations, Laguna Resorts & Hotels Plc, together with Baan Thadindeang villagers and school students, and representatives of Marine and Coastal Resources Station 19th, recently joined together to plant some 2,000 mangrove saplings at Baan Thadindeang in Phang-Nga.

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The “Born Free to Run” running club, which claimed two medals.

THESE KIDS ARE SUPER

It was a great day out for children at Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Centre on Sunday (September 1) as the running competition kicked off; the second in the Superkidz series.

Matthew Trott wins the 9-10 year old running race.

Piyawoot Sarayut on the podium as the winner of 11-12 year old age group race.

Panuwat Yotalak gets his medal as the winner of 13-14 year old section.

Ready, set, go! Children in the Superkidz race take to the track.

THE DOGS COME OUT TO PLAY Phuket Dot Com group held the “Rally Dockar” dog rally event on Sunday (September 1). Around 85 enthusiastic dog owners brought along 47 dogs for fun and games. Photo: Porfoto Small

IT’S THEIR WORLD Indigo Pearl resort hosted the wedding of Miss World 2007 Zhang Zilin’s wedding to Neil Nie on July 12. The evening wedding celebration was specially organised by Indigo Pearl’s General Manager Kelly Lewis who hosted a private barbecue party at Ms Zhang’s two bedroom private pool villa. thephuketnews

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CONDOS ON SHOW An English “high tea” ceremony was held on Sunday (September 1) for the open house of The Emerald Central Condominium.

ROCKIN’ NIGHTS

Friday (August 30) was time to get rockin’ at Grizzly’s Sports Bar in Kathu with a great band performing at the venue.

A SPECIAL VISITOR Rotarians from both India and Phuket attended an event on August 24 at Phuket Fantasea, where special guest Rotary International President Ron D. Burton made a presentation.

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

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8 Pool Competition at Expat Hotel Pool Competition at 9pm. Expat Sports Bar, Soi Taipan, Patong. expatsportsbar.com.

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Curry Fridays at Navrang Mahal Every Friday, all-you-can-eat authentic Indian curry buffet, B449 net per person. 7pm-11.30pm. Call 076 286 464.

choice of either roast beef, chicken, loin of pork or leg of lamb served with roast and boiled potatoes, three fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Only B320 per person which includes a free glass of house red or white. Opposite Centara Karon Resort. See otools-phuket.com.

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

Sunday Brunch at Sails, Hilton

Phuket 80s night @ Xana XANA beach club will be holding a Phuket 80s Night, bringing the best music from one of the most iconic decades. On the night there will be 80s themed cocktails, canapes and entertainment. And of course a dress code.... so glam it up with 80s clothes and accessories! From 9pm till late. More details - Annabel 081 583 1442

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

WEDNESDAY SEP 11

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

Wednesday Ribs

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7

Sunday Poolside BBQ at Westin

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10

Half Chicken Spit Roast

Cycle around Phuket and learn about the culture and history of Phuket. Registration, (B199), from 6am at bridge on the way to BIS.Sights include Old town in Kathu, Mining Museum and Bang Wad Reservoir. Includes shirt, museum ticket, lunch, flask. Every cyclist will get a medal from the TAT.

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

7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

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

The ribs are dry rubbed and smoked for 6 hours then massaged with Kentucky Bourbon BBQ sauce. Full rack set: 3 course set with corn chowder and bread pudding souffle: B1,500++ per person. Must reserve. For residents order one kg full rack on Friday for takeaway on Wednesday. Pick up and pay at SALA Beach Bar 5pm-6.30pm (Happy hour) B750 net. Sorry, you must take away. Make a reservation or book your ribs with events@salaphuket.com, no phone calls please.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9

Live Jazz Trio at Mom Tri's BBQ All You Can Eat at Shakers BBQ at Expat Hotel 8pm, Expat Sports Bar, Expat Hotel, Soi Taipan, Patong. expatsportsbar.com

Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach Lunch or dinner served from 2pm. Your

Mondays and Thursdays. BBQ all you can eat: pork, chicken, beef, prawns, fish and squid with salad buffet, cold and hot sauces, garlic bread, baked potatoes, potato salad and more for B325 per person.

Enjoy live Jazz at Mom Tri’s Kitchen. Every Wednesday and Sunday Night in the Sea Shell Bar. Sunset Happy Hour daily from 6-7pm including selected beverages by the glass and 50% off drinks. Great live music, gorgeous sunset views and Thai and international cuisine. See momtriphuket.com. thephuketnews

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Adventure Race

THURSDAY SEP 12

Southern Phuket Pool League Pita Bar, Laguna, Rawai v The Islander Bar, Rawai. Walkabout A, Karon v The White Hart, Rawai. Ying Yang Bar, Rawai v Solutions Bar, Kata. Allstar Sports Bar, Kata v Bye. Australia Bar & Grill, Kata v Bye. No Name Bar, Karon v Buddha Bar, Laguna, Rawai. All games start 8pm. southernphuketpool.com

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 13

Red Hot Jazz Enjoy jazz, dancing & art at ‘Red Hot Jazz’ at Boathouse. Entry donation of B3,500 includes free flow selected beverages & four courses of French cuisine. To book contact Phuket Has Been Good To Us on 076 278 146, info@phukethasbeengoodtous.org or Boathouse on 076 330 015, events@boathousephuket.com. Proceeds go towards helping underprivileged children in Phuket.

THURSDAY SEP 19

Thailand Property Awards 2013

The Thailand Property Awards reward the best of the best in the Thai real estate industry. The eighth annual Thailand Property Awards gala dinner and awards presentation ceremony will be held at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Center at Central World. In addition to well established awards such as Best Developer Thailand, Best Boutique Developer Thailand, plus a host of regional awards for the best condominiums and villa developments on the Eastern Seaboard, Phuket, Koh Samui and in Chiang Mai, the 35 categories this year include four new awards: Best Residential Development, Best Villa Rental Agent, Best Villa Architectural Design and Best Villa Interior Design. Limited individual and group tickets are still available for the gala dinner, thailandpropertyawards.com.

FRI SEP 20 - FRI OCT 18

Water Colour Painting Course

IBAP- Finding the GEMS A Look at Female Entrepreneurship in Thailand, featuring Ms Ulrike Guelich, Lecturer and Researcher at the School of Entrepreneurship and Management, Bangkok University. In her presentation, Ms. Guelich will give some insight from interviews with successful women entrepreneurs in big family businesses in Thailand. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Project is the most prestigious observatory on entrepreneurship worldwide and measures and characterises the scope of entrepreneurial activity, comparing it internationally since 1999. Ms Guelich notes that in a global comparison, Thailand has some outstanding features regarding entrepreneurship. Doors open 6.15pm, all welcome. More details at http://ibap-phuket.org. @thephuketnews

We’re bringing this popular course up North! In just 5 weekly lessons, you’ll be well on your way to painting fabulous Water Colours to be proud of. Starting on 20/09 until 18/10, 9.30am-12pm, classes are taught by a highly regarded artist and teacher. Only B3950 per person, this promises to be a fantastic creative experience. Contact kez@oasisedphuket.com for info & to book now, phone: 084 946 2171.

Batman now feature anti-heroes. Why have these anti-heroes suddenly become so popular? Why are audiences turning away from conventional heroes? Phuket resident Jim Newport (author of the Vampire Of Siam series) will attempt to answer this question in an entertaining evening at the elegant Blue Elephant Restaurant in Phuket City. The evening will be a “forties” themed affair with costumed waiters and waitresses. 1500 THB includes gourmet food and selected beverages provided by Andaman Wine Club and a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit The Rotary Club of Patong Beach Local Children’s Fund. All guests will receive a signed copy of The Siamese Connection and all of the author’s books will be available. From 7-9pm, Blue Elephant 076 354 355 tickets at phuketticketmaster.com.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22

Starwoods Mini Marathon Starwood Hotels and Resorts is set to host its inaugural charity mini marathon to raise funds for UNICEF and local Phuket charities. The mini marathon route is 10.5 km and 3.5 km for charity walk. The price for registration for the mini marathon is B250 per person and the charity walk is priced at B200 per person. Prizes and Souvenirs: Trophy for top male & female finishers. Prizes for top 3 finishers for each age group. Trophy for top 5 finishers for each age group. Medals for first 500 finishers. Marathon shirts for all runners. Running shirts for all participants, and lucky draw prize for all charity tickets from sponsors. The running starts from 6-8am at Ban Bong Rang School, Phaklok. 076 370 100.

FRI SEP 27 - SUN SEP OCT 29

the world in over 40 countries this year in many different languages and now the celebrations will be coming to Bangkok too. The play would be started at 8.00pm. on 27 September, 2.00 pm./8.00 pm. on 28 September and 2.00pm. on 29 September at Aksra Theatre King Power, Bangkok. Ticker prices are B2,000, B3,000 and B4,000 contact K. Chilli , 084 425 6593.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12

Soi Dog 10th Anniversary Party Andara Resort and Villas will be hosting the Soi Dog 10th Anniversary Fundraiser on the 12th of October from 6pm till late. Dress code Roaring 20’s. Your 3000 baht donation will go towards building the largest animal hospital in Thailand. With a delectable buffet dinner, free flow beverages, DJ Ben Jay on the decks, prizes for best dressed male and female and a midnight celebration. This will be an event not to be missed! Please contact Cristy on 084 054 4367 to make your booking.

EVERY DAY

Phuket Artists on Show Exhibition runs until October 13. VR Gallery has asked local and resident artist to display some of their favourite works. The exhibition features three local Phuket Thai artists and two resident artists. Pieces are combinations of oil on canvas, mixed media and wood. Themes range from nature, nautical, nude and abstract creating a fascinating and multifaceted display of art work. momtriphuket.com.

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20

Phuket Wake Park The Mousetrap

Book Night with Jim Newport Dexter, Breaking Bad, True Blood, even

The world’s most famous “whodunit” is coming to Bangkok! Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap. This year The Mousetrap celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, 60th year of performances in the West End. As part of these Diamond Jubilee celebrations, productions are now being staged around

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

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This week in history

GOT YOUR NUMBER

■■ September 6, 1492

18,000,000 Tonnes of rice stockpiled by the Thai government thanks to its rice-pledging scheme.

Percentage of people who often sing while driving a car.

Percentage of Americans who believe that NASA never actually put anyone on the Moon.

2:1

Blink rate of women compared with men. Rescuers search through the wreckage of New York’s Twin Towers after the 2001 attacks. Photo: Michael Rieger/FEMA

Christopher Columbus sets sail from the Canary Islands, heading west into the unknown. ■■ September 7, 1921 Margaret Gorman, 16, becomes the first Miss America in a pageant held at Atlantic City. Her prize: US$100. ■■ September 8, 1504 Michelangelo’s sculpture David is unveiled in Florence. It has taken more than two years for the artist to complete the six-ton statue. ■■ September 9, 1791 A new federal city in the United States of America is officially named Washington, District of Columbia, after President George Washington. ■■ September 10, 1961 Wolfgang von Trips crashes his Ferrari in the Italian Grand Prix, killing himself and 15 spectators. ■■ September 11, 2001 Two hijacked aircraft are deliberately flown into the towers of New Yorks’ World Trade Center and a third into the Pentagon. A total of 2,996 people are killed. ■■ September 12, 1885 Arbroath beat Bon Accord 36-0 in the first round of football’s Scottish Cup. The score still stands as a record in professional football.

Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

SUDOKU

55. It has moles: Abbr. 57. “On the ___” (Rimes single) 65. Throb 66. Princes in waiting? 67. Bushels 68. Guffaw 69. Bud Grace comic strip 70. Man, for one 71. With understanding 72. Breaks 73. Bar request Down 1. View from Lake Como 2. Escape, in a way 3. Cap site 4. Hat material 5. Electronics science 6. Annoy 7. Time division 8. ___ Bowl 9. Execrates 10. African flower 11. Ballistic missile sys. 12. Berry

13. Hot spot 21. Connections 22. Wild Asian dog 25. Bananalike plant 26. Taboos 27. One-piece garments 29. Good earth 31. Gyro meat 32. Murtis 33. Locus 34. Antique auto 36. Intro to physics? 38. Chain letters? 39. “The ___ of Night” (old soap) 42. Belafonte dance 43. Strips 49. Kind of tax 52. Behind 53. Mall component 54. Mongol rulers 56. Another time 57. Draped dress 58. Graphical user interface feature 59. Spicy stew 60. Mysterious: Var. 61. Tinker with, in a way 62. Different 63. “Come Back, Little Sheba” wife 64. Galley mark

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. Aglet or aiglet; 2. Greman, French, Italian and Romansch; 3. Greenland; 4. HG Wells; 5. Purple.

1. What is the correct word for the metal or plastic protector on the end of a shoelace? 2. What four languages are spoken in Switzerland? 3. Where was a rift the size of the Grand Canyon just discovered? 4. Who wrote the novel The Invisible Man? 5. What is the most common colour of amethyst? Answers at the foot of the page.

Across 1. 1. Invites 5. Biblical hill 10. Nanking nanny 14. Advanced 15. Twelfth Night role 16. Vermin 17. House of Lords member 18. “Otherwise...” 19. Nuncupative 20. “Here he is now!” 23. Carry the day 24. Chop finely 25. Queen, maybe 28. Goose egg 30. Drink garnish 35. Lower the ___ 37. Word with bar or color 40. Removes with a dipper 41. Brown thriller 44. Neotropical mammal 45. Tribe of ancient Media 46. Bummed out 47. State in NE India 48. Double curve 50. ___ kitten 51. Savor enjoyment

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For Rent Villa in Cherng Talay: Villa in Cherng Talay, Rental - Longterm or shore term. Price: B90,000 per month ( long ) B150,000 Short term. 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Internal area: 472 sq. metre on 1.2 Rai gated land. Call +66 (81) 892 0534.

Kata Beach: Southern Fried Rice Guest House, 8 beautiful rooms, Low season B600 inc breakfast, High season B1200, Free WiFi, Breakfast. If 5 nights high season free airport P/U www.southernfriedrice.com.

Seaview Pool Villa for Rent:

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

2 Bed villa with lovely garden, koi pond, pool with sala/ 3rd bed and seaview. Fully furnished, True visions on 42" screen, WiFi, new ACs. Private, quiet area but near all amenities. Call 086 279 6283.

PROPERTY FOR RENT

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

Long Term Rental:

Three bedroom modern home available for long Term Rental. This pool villa is close to B.I.S. Central private location. Please check out website for more details. Contact Dianne 089 469 810. https://smore.com/r5ts.

Seaview Villa 3 Bed Cape Yamu: Luxury single storey villa, furnished, set in private gardens with pool. Only 10 mins to PIA/BIS schools. Includes pool cleaning, very quiet location. Only B45,000 per month. Long term. Call 086 279 6283

ACG Cricket Ground:

5 Rai raw land behind ACG clubhouse on long lease for compatible sporting facility. alan@acgphuket.com.

Beach Condo, Beach 3 Min. Walk: Spacious 2-bedroom apartment for rent, long or short term, fully furnished, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Pool, large gardens, parking, a mere 3 minute stroll to scenic Nai Harn beach. resortgm@gmail.com.

Patong Loft Rent: Beautiful 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Condo, Fully furnished complete with kitchen utensils, microwave, coffee machine, toaster etc, bed sheets, towels for 4 people, internet, tv etc. Available Nov. onwards. Call 081 4326587, 081 8915602

Luxury Condo Rent/Sale Phuket Villa Patong Beach beside Jungceylon. Fully furnished 43sqm on the 6th floor with balcony, bedroom, living room, kitchen, cable & internet, pool, gym, laundry. Rent Long Term B30,000. Contact Nus 081 893 2330, seadream@loxinfo.co.th

Villa in Cherng Talay:

This beautiful 2 storey villa has wrap around balconies, 5 bed, 5 bath, swimming pool, office and child play area, movie room, dining room for 8, maids room and laundry, Sala. Internal area: 472 sq. m. Total area: 1,920 sq. m. Call 081 892 0534.

GOLF VILLA @ Loch Palm Golf: 3 bed 2 Bath fully furnished villa. Large living room, kitchen & laundry with washer/dryer. Overlooking 8th hole green. Pool, gym & leisure centre (lochpalm.com). AVAILABLE: 01 Sep 2013, from THB 45,000 per calendar month, min 12 months. Call 085 894 2268 or timshaw@bigpond.com.

3 B e d H o u s e Te r m Fu n Cherng taly: Main bed & sitting room both air con, large kitchen. Newly renovated. Part furnished. 10 minutes. from Laguna, 15 minutes. from Surin Beach. 12,000 per month, minimum 12 months. 087 272 5250. phetmeekha@ yahoo.com.

Private House For SALE - 21MB: An outstanding home in Vassana Residence. 2 Bedroom: Luxury 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment. Sea view, swimming pool, whirlpool. Wi-Fi, cable TV. Only 3 apartments in complex. Call Eng. 087 882 9604, Rus. 084 443 6811 artlpmj@ yahoo.com.

Shop house Samkong near river: 3 floors, in Samkong Town Riverside. Facing main street & stream at the back. Nice atmosphere w playground. Convenient location near town. 089 159 3239, 081 821 320 naiyanapo@yahoo.com.

3 Bedroom House for rent: Kathu Anuphas Golf Ville, fully furnished, 15 min to Patong, 15 min to Phuket Town, 20 min to Intern. School. THB 30,000/month long term. Available immediately. Contact 087 892 6899.

Beach, just outside Laguna, this new villa is available for long term rent. www.baanboosakorn.com

Beach House & Beach Condo For Rent: Beach house in Cape Panwa. 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1 living room, kitchen and dining room for 8-12 people, outdoor relaxroom for sunset meetings (no pool, in repair) and 2-rooms condo. See phuketbeach living.com.

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

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Luxury Condo Rent / Sale:

the perfect location of KATHU on 162 sq.wa. This 2-storey property has a well proportioned living/ dining area with access to a large outside area by the pool for entertaining. The kitchen is fully fitted, 3 large bedrooms are all ensuites plus a separate office. The property is 85% furnished and within 5-10 mins to major shopping centers, Phuket Town, 4 golf courses and 15 mins to Patong. Secured with an electronically controlled gate and fully alarmed. To view online visit www. youtube.com type in “pool house in Phuket” Viewing by appointment only CALL NOW 08 4 -293 -7923 (Thai/Eng.) 081-854-0061 (Eng.) Email: mrgeoffcurry@yahoo.com.

In Karon: Lease or sale, commercial building, intersection corner location, highly visible, emerging area. call Dan 084 841 7339.

Land & House Park, Chalong: Villa for sale, 4 Bedrooms, The Cour t yard:

Upper f loor 10 m showroom frontage floor area 10 0 s m w i t h a i r/c o n s . C o n t a c t Khun Siriporn 081 691 0213, siriporn@islandfurni ture-phuket.com, www.thecourtyard-phuket.com.

Kata Beach Apartment Sea Views: Western 1,2&3 bedroom

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

Refreshing 2BDs Phuket Town: Newly built apartment of 72 sqm. For rent, colorful and boutique design in Phuket Town. Fully furnished, kitchenette. Good location, Mae-Laun Road. Call Zhu at 089 668 3639; zhunaumann@gmail.com, see Baan PhitakTaweep-phuket.com.

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million, 2 minutes walk to beach, big balcony and sunset view, 180 sqm, 2 ensuite bedrooms, big living space. PhuketAREA.com, search V146.

Luxury Condo Rent/Sale:

Luxury 3 Bedroom Pool Villa: Located 4 km from Layan

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

Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale/Rent: B11.9

250m road frontage near Bypass: 16 rai next to Phumundra, Luxury Private Villa - 48 MB: A stunning villa sits on 1.8 rai in prime location of Kathu, only 5-10 mins to major shopping centres, Phuket Town, 4 golf courses and 15 mins to Patong. Comprising large main residence living/dining area, fitted kitchen, 3 ensuite bedrooms. Separate office or maids’ quarters. Within the grounds full size bar/ games room also separate apartment with modern kitchen, large living area and 2 ensuite bedrooms and 1 toilet. Within the beautifully landscaped grounds is a large swimming pool and much more. Secured by CCTV alarm system and electronically controlled gates. This villa has to be viewed to be appreciated. To view online visit www.youtube. com type in “big house in Phuket” Viewing by appointment only CALL NOW 084 -293 -7923 (Thai/Eng) 081-854-0061 (Eng) Email: mrgeoffcurry@yahoo.com.

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

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

3 Bathrooms, 1 Kitchen, 1 Living room, Fully furnished and equipped, Garden 240 SQM. B6.8 M Tel. 083 394 4536(Eng) /084 443 5389(Thai/Eng) flaviofurlanis@yahoo.it.

Luxury Bangla Road: 60 SQM. Absolute Bangla Suites for sale with 2 MB discount. Roof top Bar Restaurant, swimming pool. 3min to beach and Jungceylon. 1 min from nightlife.Quiet Apart. www.southernfriedrice.com.

Charming 4 Bed. House for Sale: Full privacy. Great for families. 5km east from Heroines Monument. Photos available. THB 4.5 mill. Contact Lin (+66) 081 892 2419, linphuket@ gmail.com.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. RPM Marina Condo:

3 Bed Pool Villa Pa Khlok: House and Business for sale: 3 storey, 5 bedrooms, good

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

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

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

Freehold Condo For Sale:

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

Single House For Sale:

In soi jaofah 73 (before phunaka golf club) Land area 2 Ngan 92 sqwah, Usable area 450 sqm. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, swimming pool, room for maid. Sale: 12.9 million baht. Tel. 081-4761640(Eng) 081-8923709(Thai)

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

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

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

Patong Condo for sale:

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

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

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

Freehold House for sale:

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

Beautiful Karon Villa:

Budget Bungalows: Two Bungalows in Chalong.2-3 bedr o o m s .C l o s e t o a l l a m e n i t i e s . One has room for a pool,the other is like a rain forest. From only 2,300,000 Baht.Ph:089 652 1951. Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.

Sales Down Payment Dcondo Mine: 7th floor. with

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

Outstanding investment Lanta: Outstanding investment op-

Luxury 3 beds 3 baths stunning condo. 179 SQM. Foreign freehold. Views to sea, marina, lake and mountains. 2 balconies. B16.9 million. Call: 082 493 8526. Email: flakes010@hotmail.com

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

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

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

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

Land Close to Thanyapura/PIA: Half Rai 1.3MB, 1

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

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

Building 3 storey for sale:

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

Business for Sale: Located in

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

Singl e H ou se Sp eci al Price Rent/Sale: Nice house

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

When only the best will do!!!!4 bed/pool villa in Phukets best kept gated community.410 sq.mtr villa.812 sq.mtr land. Overlooking lagoon.Beautiful.Ph: 089 652 1951.or thailandmls@gmail.com.

Nai Harn Baan Bua:

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

Ocean Front Villa for Sale:

Rawai Great Buying: Lovely

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

Stunning Town Home: 3 BDR

+ Study or 4 BDR, 4 bathroom, maidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quarters, full AC + hot water, pool, 2 car garage, western kitchen + extra storage. A must see. Was B21million reduced to B17million including Laguna family golf membership. Call 081 737 5001.

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

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

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

Villa with Pool for Sale: Free-

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

N ew Condo Kat hu For Sale/Rent: Sansiri D Condo Kathu, Fully furnished Studio Sale 1.15M on 6th Floor, good facilities with fitness gym and large swimming pool. Only 5 minute to Patong, Lotus, Big C, Central. 086 1058 144.

house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition.Distant sea views.4,995,000 Baht. 089 652 1951 or thailandmls@ gmail.com.

Af fordable 3 Bedroom House: Single floor, 3 bedroom,

Rawai Soi Saliga Land for Sale: Land for sale, Soi Saliga Rawai - 1 rai plus 81 T/W. Telephone 089 645 5049.

Luxury Villa in Chalong: Per-

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

2 Pool Villas next to PIA:

Ready to move in, villa 1 on 1,100 sqm. land, for sale B15.9 mil and villa 2 on 2,200 sqm. land, for sale B19.9 mil. Brand new, each with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 12 metre swimming pool, guest bungalow with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom. Perfectly located in a development with underground electricity and security, only 800 metres from Mission Hills golf course, less than 10 mins to airpor t, Phuket International Academy and Ao Por Grand Marina. Call 081 343 0777. Email: montha_phuket@yahoo.com.

Urgent-3 Bedroom House for sale: 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 4 aircon,

fullly furnished with Chanote title, mini office 4x4, living room, European kitchen, CCTV, internet, garden. Permsap Villa Manik, 436sqm. 15min from airport. B6.8 million. Call 089 871 4172.

kitchen/dining area, living room, 2 toilets/showers. Aircon in each bedroom. Water tank+pump. External covered area. Chanote title: 256 sqm Quiet developed village near Heroines Monument B3.2 million. Call 087 276 0529 .

Seaview Townhouse Patong: Bet ween the c it y and

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

Land Plot for Sale:

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

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

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

Rawai Seaview Condo for sale: Seaview condo, freehold, 2

bedroom, 2 bathroom, 120sqm. B7.8 million, fully furnished. For more pictures and information please contact: adrian_troy@yahoo.com

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming

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

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House for Sale - Chalong: Luxury 3 Bed Villa For Sale:

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

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

Mission Heights:

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

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

House on The Corner for Sale: Quiet location and only 500m

from the main road. Thepkrasattri, Heroines Monument. 70sqw x 280sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big living room with open - plan kitchen (9x9m), 1 separated kitchen, carpark for 3 cars and a small storehouse, 2 aircons, cable TV, 1 phone line TT&T. Price: B2,995,000 including furniture. Must see! Email: jochenschmitz16@gmail.com. Call 081 607 8000.

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

New House for Sales low price than Project, Phanason Villages at Bang Joe for 50 Sqm, 3bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Free contract. Contact: 089 729 9503.

New House for Sales: Luxur y Villa 3 Bedroom Pool for Rent: New villa 320sqm

fully furnished. 4 bathrooms, 12m long pool, 5 min. by car to PIA, situated between Naithon and Naiyang beaches. Longterm rent B80,000 include maid and gardener service. Call 08 0 143 529 4, email: alain terrat@hotmail.com.

3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas:

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

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

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

2 Rai, Cherngtalay:

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

Land for Sale:

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

(Manthana Zone) Land area = 440 sqm. Home area = 300 sqm. 3 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 1 living room and kitchen 1 swimming pool (3m*10m) out door jacuzzi and pavilion Sales: from 11-12.8MB. Rent: from 85,000 120,000 B/Month. 088 751 2389.

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

3 Rai Chanote Mangosteen Land: Beautiful square land plot Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with

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

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

Beautiful home in Phuket 4.99MB: Spacious open plan home

- 4 bedrooms, granite top kitchen, outdoor seating, 100â&#x20AC;? home cinema, LED Lighting system, TVs, LAN & Audio every room, alarm,3 phase electric. Call: Ben 086 266 2786.

Beachfront Building - Lanta:

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

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

Khao Sok, 25+ rai, B400,000 per rai: 25 rai, 3 ngan in Khao Sok,

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

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LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B3,400,000. LEASEHOLD. INCLUDE FURNISHINGS. Rawai Condo Sale/Rent:

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

House for sale near Loch Palm: Three bedroom pool villa

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

Free Hold Condo For Sale: Patong Tower for Sale:

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

Villa and farmland for sale:

A big beautiful house with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, fully furnished. Located in stunning panoramic hilltop scenery in Takuapa, Phang Nga, covering an area of 127 rai. Surrounded by fertile farmland with fruit trees. Price 132MB. Contact K. Peerawat: 084 308 8484. Email: peerawat200310@hot mail.com

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

PATONG condos for sale:

INFO: 081 788 8280. EMAIL; thewhite housekata @gmail. com.

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,700,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. E M A I L; t h e w h i t e housekata@gmail. com.

Beautiful Karon Villa: Stunning, safe, secure estate villa, close to beach, crystal clear salt water pool, 3 large bed, modern open living, fully furnished, freehold, everything done. 13.9MB. 081 719 4688.

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

Price Reduced, 4beds Villa:

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE

Seaview Land For Sale: Land located right in the heart of Chalong with panorama view of Chalong pier. Close to a number of sandy beaches; Naihan Rawai Kata and Karon. Easy access to major depar tment stores. Surrounded by public facilities including education institutes and hospitals. You will benefit from a perfect location that's rapidly increasing in value. 3 rai and 1 Ngan with Chanote title. Call 087 278 7206, 089 215 50 41 e -mail: kubesjoy@ hotmail.com.

Sales - House near By Pass:

next to the new tourist attraction in Mai Khao. Perfect for investment in future like shops, guesthouse. Please email for mobile number and more details. ohmidzi@gmail.com.

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

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

Mai Khao Prime Location Land: I will sell my piece of land

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

Sea View Off Plan Condominiums: 65m2 Condominium. 1

Bedroom, 1 en suite bathroom, living room, kitchen, pool, large balcony and terrace space, parking. Excellent investment opportunity. See property forsalephuket.co.uk.

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

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

For Sale Rawai Beach Special Twin Villa. 4 suites/studios, 4 bathrooms, pool, large terrace, small garden, living space 400 sqm. Include luxury furnishing Price B8.5 mllion. SMS for info: 081 788 8280 Email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com For Russian contact Oxana 080 529 0726 or Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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

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

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

Surin Beach Office For Sale: Prime location sales office/ Hot Price Sale-PuriAnda Villas: New Pool Villa in Rawai 2 Bed/3 Bath, Built-In & Partial fur. Private pool & jacuzzi, sala, 500 m.to beach Price 7.9 mil.Baht with Chanote title Tel.081 691 3029, E: kris.silanachai@ yahoo.com.

Mansion in Town for Sale:

359.7 sq. 43 rooms. 15 air-conditioners, 28 fans. balcony, hi-speed internet, parking, CCTV and sentry box. In & out with finger scan. Near shopping centre. B32 million. Call: 090 167 9816 (Eng), 086 300 5052(Thai).

Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket Beautiful Naiharn Pool Villa:

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

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

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

Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai

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

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,900,000. LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhite housekata@gmail.com.

Beaut i ful L and L aguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yel-

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

Amazing 3 Bedroom Villa With Swimming Pool: Guarded

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

Freehold 2 BR in Kathu: New

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

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

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

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

Sea View Land for Sale:

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

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

Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom SeaView near Airport:

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

renovated & decorated, large living room, fully furnished, shower & jacuzzi, mature gardens with waterfall, security. Because of sickness NOW 3.25 MB. Call: 087 877 2320, 084 854 9889.

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

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

Cheapest Seaview land for Sale: Panorama view of sea view

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

shop. Internal 144 m2, back garden 60 m2, 4 car parks, kitchen, internet, phone/ fax, TV, 5 AC. 6 yrs lease then 3 years rolling, rent B35,000, sale B1.5 million. Call 085 060 0033.

Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview,

Double your money in 5 years!: New Year special promotion:

town. L and: 8 5 5 sq.m. H ouse: 650sq.m. Furnished. 3 beds, 2 offices, 2 staff quarters, 1 free room. 2 car parks. Price B54.9 mill.Tel: 081 895 3628 E-mail: jin_koy@ yahoo.com.

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE 2 BEDROOMS LUXE APARTMENT 135 SQM. P R I C E B 7, 9 0 0 , 0 0 0 . LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720. EMAIL; thewhitehouse kata@gmail.com.

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

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

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

2 Bed Thai Style House, Rawai: 110m2 Thai style house, 2

bedroom, 2 bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, office/study, upstairs balcony, large car park, high walls & electric security gate. MUST SEE! See propertyforsalephuket.co.uk.

Royal Kamala Condo-Sale & Rent: In Kamala. Freehold 1, 2, 3

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

Bedroom apartment with kitchen, living room, balcony, swimming pool, fitness, security guard, parking. Ready to move. 085-368-3009, salesdirector@ royalkamala.com

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

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

Land for sale:

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

Balinese Pool Villa:

Happy Home Apartment for sale: Nice apartment, fully

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

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

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

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

Land At Kathu For Sale: Only Land for Sale Cherngtalay:

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

Donsak Beachfront Land 3 Rai: 67 metres absolute beach

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

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

Reduced for Quick Sale:

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

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

health reasons. Beautiful home on 1 rai 1 ngan 66 sq.wah, 24.5 MB. Mountain views. Best buy in Kamala. No question! Call 086 269 6721 email: brown_m_ken@yahoo.com

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RPM Owner Direct Luxury Four Bed House In Laguna

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

Wonderful 4 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna. Sale: Reduced to: 32.7 M / Rent: 170,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www. silkwind.net.

Reduced by 600,000B. ONLY 16.9MB.

Contact Brian (Owner) 089 054 4354, +632 906 435 7146, Alan 087 999 6174, bggvirgo@gmail.com. See RoyalPhuketMarinaCondos.com for complete details.

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

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

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

2 , 2 0 0 L and , N ai H a r n -B10.9 million for Sale:

Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 metres. Chanote. Contact 087 897 0501. aleksa@thai-evagroup.com

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Beautiful Beachfront Land: Urgent Sale: 6 rai

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

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

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

close by Condo at Saiyuan, 2 big halls, 2 bedrooms,4 bathrooms,clean&new building. Price negotiable. Tel:087 881 7979, 081 472 0770, ss.kijrungruang@ gmail.com.

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

BEST SEAVIEW LANDEVER! Seaview Chalong land price B27.5 million for 2 rai. www.phuket-land-sale.com

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

World Class Sea Views:

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

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

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

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

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Hill Land for Sale: Very nice loca-

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

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

Apartment on Golf Course:

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

Very Spacious European From Owner: Villa in peace-

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

Great Investment Opportunity: Completed show house

and infrastructure seven further plots for development. 1.5km from Mission Hills Golf Club. Please call 087 888 1761 (Aom) for details.

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

Paklok Land Only B7,999/ Sqwah: Only B7,999/Sq wah at

Sales - D Condo Mine:

7th Floor Suites (Hotel) Building For Sale

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

Phuket Country Club Condos: 3 Only Luxury Contemporary

Patong Loft Condo:

Commercial Building For Sale: 5M. x 18.30M.,3 floors, located

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

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

Apartment for sale in Patong: Apartment for SALE in

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

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Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home

A b so lu t e B e ac h Fro n t Land: Songkla district near new

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

Waterfront Villa in Boatlagoon: Modern style spacious townSuperb Ocean View Lux Penthouse: B148,000 per sqm,

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

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

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

Modern Villa in Marina:

Condo in Marina:

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

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

Land for Sale:

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

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Australia’s Honorary Consul (Phuket) The Australian Embassy Bangkok invites applications for the position of Australia’s Honorary Consul, based in Phuket, with consular responsibility for the provinces of Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga.

On behalf of the Australian Embassy, Bangkok, the Honorary Consul will:

New Club Opening in Phuket We are now seeking to fill in the following positions: - F&B Manager.

- VJ / Light technician.

- Promotions Manager.

- IT Technician.

- Head Chef.

- Graphic Designer.

- Assistant Head Chef.

- Assistant / Secretary / Accountant.

- Flair Bartender.

- Head of Security.

FREELANCE WEB / SEO / EDITING: Do you require up-dates/ SEO to your site, blog or Open Cart? Also: s- engine/RSS/Blog submissions - PDF/Photo flip shows - Web Photo Video’s etc. For examples email: mr.m.hopkins@gmail.com.

- Singer / Dancer / Performer (female). Fluent command of English (speaking / writing). Experience in the field required. Must be hard working, flexible, professional, fun & talented. Thai applicants only.

WE OFFER SOME OF THE BEST SALARIES IN PHUKET…HOWEVER WE ONLY HIRE THE BEST PEOPLE…SO HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Please send updated resume with photo to: clubrecruitmentpatongbeach@gmail.com

JV Opportunity: JV Partner with a commercial focus sought for Phuket based company. New startup delivering a well-established world know building related system licensed exclusively for design, production and installation in Thailand. This is an exciting opportunity for the right partner: Chris on 081 956 2966 or Chrisinphuket@gmail.com.

ENGLISH- SPEAKING THAI GIRL: Looking for a Thai

school teacher, 10 -14 children. Star t immediately, Chalong, 40 hour a week. Send resume to phuketteacher@yahoo.com.

Telephone Operator .Good level of English. Ability to work under pressure. Good in communication and organisation. Responsible and reliable. Minimum one year experience. Contact: HR Department, email: Humanresources.phuket@ swissotel.com or call 076 303 000.

woman with good written and spoken english for office work. Computer literacy is a must. molokophuket. com, info@molokophuket.com, Call: 084 060 7050.

F e m a l e C o o k / H o m e m a ke r Wa n t e d: Native English Teache r : Need experienc ed pre -

S w i s s S e r vic e / Phon e Operator: Swiss Ser vice /

Exceptional conditions for live-in cook /homemaker for semi-re tired UK/Canadian businessman. Separate high quality room with shower & T V in high - end re sor t style surroundings. Must speak English. Send resume to bggvirgo@gmail.com.

 Provide consular assistance to Australians in relation to their welfare, whereabouts, arrest, imprisonment, repatriation, hospitalisation, evacuation or death,  Provide passport services to Australians, and;  Provide other services as set out in the selection criteria.

Applicants for this position:  Should be an Australian citizen, although non-Australians who meet all other selection criteria will be considered;  Should be a long term resident of Phuket and intend to reside in Phuket for at least a further two years;  Should have good interpersonal skills, good judgement and a strong ability to deal sensitively with Australian citizens in need and to handle personal information with care and discretion.  Should have sufficient time to perform the functions listed above and in the selection criteria.  Should have a good standing in, access to and influence with the political, bureaucratic, commercial and media community of Phuket, Krabi and Phang Nga.  Should possess office accommodation of an appropriate standard and location for the representation of Australia's interests with English-speaking support staff.  Be of independent means so that the applicant is not financially dependent on the honorarium and allowance for incidental expenses provided by the Australian Government;  Should meet the other criteria specified in the selection criteria.

Further details of this position including the selection criteria and instructions on how to apply are available at www.thailand.embassy.gov.au under ‘About Us’ and ‘Job Vacancies’.

Image Keyworders needed: Design Studio Looking for Image Keyworders to be creating the content of images, including titles, descriptions and keywords. Uploading images to agency’s web page. Applicant must have excellent command of English. Thai or have the visa to work in Thailand. Contact manager: photomorphicimages@gmail.com Only English resume & cover letter accepted.

Applications close at 4.30 PM, Wednesday, 18 September 2013. Applications should address the selection criteria for their application to be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Thai couple, house & pet care, work and stay at foreigner villa, speak English, no smoking, husband as driver, wife as housekeeper. Contact: aoaphuket@gmail. com 076 203 010.

Couple Wanted:

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

RADIO PRESENTER Qualifications: ● Thai or Expat. ● Ability to engage a local radio audience. ● Previous radio and technical knowledge are a necessity ● TV Camera and Editing skill would be an advantage

Development Management Group Co., Ltd is searching for a Document Control Officer for our Patong Beach site. This administrative position controls documents and drawings for a construction site and is open for Thai Nationals only. Successful applicants will hold at least a vocational degree or certificate and have a minimum of 3 years of experience in office work. Need proven ability to use MS Office and good English communication skills. Knowledge of engineering or construction is a plus. Call 076 617 763, email: tum@dmg-thailand.com.

● You will be working with a small, dynamic team

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

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

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New Hot Yoga Studio In Bangtao: New hot yoga studio in Bangtao is looking to hire enthusiastic staff - come and join our happy and healthy environment! Thai English speaking receptionist with basic accounting skills (B20k basic per month) and a customer services assistant to operate the juice bar (B15k basic per month) are required. We are also looking to hire cleaners. Please send CVs with photos to peterantonioni@ gmail.com.

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

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

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

Sales Consultants Wanted: GB Automobiles is looking for Thai nationals that are fluent in English, self motivated, with a postive attitude and desire to make above average income. Sales experience preferred but not necessary as full training provided. Contact shoongiat@landrovergroup.net or call 081 938 8693.

A M AT E U R M O D E L S WANTED: NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY 1-day photoshoot in a Phuket studio with a professional photographer. Men and Women modeling shirts, G-Rated, nothing sexy. 5,000 THB per day. Western appearance, 54Kg+, 167cm+ Please call 085 084 3730 models@ newyorkcasual.com.

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

13 M et re Wooden Hull Cruiser: Cap. 17 PAX. Wooden

Kawasaki 750Sxi Jet Ski Pro:

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

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

Maintenance and repairs at competitive rates

Call Max Marine Asia now on 076 239 502 LIV Aboard For Sale: Compressors and tanks also available. Please contact Joe : 087 891 8912 joe@ similan-diving-safaris.com

Speed Boat For Sale:

Steppa Fiberglass 32 feet Flybridge two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines. Ideal for diving and tours. B850,000. Call 081 8942124.

S a l e N e w B o a t S R-18 Finished: SR.Marine, We are 40FT Steel Cutter Sloop: Ready to cruise. Centrecockpit. Safe, strong German design. New Sails, 44HP Yanmar Engine, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard. AUD$110K. 085 378 0498, yacht.antaia@gmail. com.

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

Luxury Yacht for Sale: For sale

professional boat builders. Our showroom is in Phuket. This model is SR-18, finished. Price B295,000. “This price excludes only engine”. Email: samranmarine@live.com / 081 782 0921.

2002 Bertram 510 Flybridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000. Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

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

Now for quick sale B5.5 million include dinghy Call French: 080 035 1626 English: 081 788 8280 Email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com

Fa n t a s t i c B a r g a i n:

Fu l l y equipped 10m cruiser ready to sail away. Lots of gear & electronics. Sleeps 4. Volvo diesel. Aries windvane. Solar panels. Liferaft. GRP dinghy. ONLY B750,000. kmdelfina@yahoo. com.

PAY ONCE PER MONTH WILL RUN ONLINE FOR 30 DAYS AND IN 4 ISSUES OF THE PRINT EDITION PER MONTH.

S a l e N e w B o a t S R- 21 Finished: SR.Marine. We are professional boat builders. Our showroom in Phuket. This model is SR-21, finished. Price B375,000. “This price exclude only engine”. Email: samranmarine@live.com/ 081 782 0921.

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Sale Bar, Hotel + 1 Shop Rawai Beach: Land plot 700 sq metre+building+10 bed+10 bath+2 restaurants. Newly renovated. Private financing by owner. Down B2 million + 13 yearly payment of 1MB. Own forever title land. 100 metres to Rawai landing pier. 084 242 8914, rawai4@ yahoo.com.

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in Thailand. She is in good condition and currently working as a snorkel and sunset tour boat. For sale or long-term rental. Price negotiable for quick sale. dragonheartthailand@ gmail.com.

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Yacht sale 36-ft Searay:

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

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

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

Kata Night Plaza: Southern Fried Rice, Popular Guest house, 40-seat restaurant, 8 rooms, 5 min walk to Kata Beach. For Sale or Rent.Trip Advisor Winner 2013 sfrkata@hotmail.com 081 894 8446 www.southernfriedrice.com.

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Toyota Hilux VIGO 4 x4 Auto: URGENT Boutique Hotel for Lease: A small boutique Patong Beach hotel offer for long term lease. Location: Patong beach front ocean panoramic view. 18 rooms, aircon. internet, cable TV, telephone, safe, full furnished. Contact: 076 342 197-8, K.Thanin,K.Tum.

Free Italian Espresso Machine: Coffee capsules machines

Restaurant/Guesthouse for sale: Located in Kamala.

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

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

on loan, (no investment required), real Italian coffee: organic espresso, 100% Arabica, decaffeinated, at a very fair price, directly imported to Phuket from Bologna, Italy. 088 768 1260.

Toyota Hilux VIGO, 4 door, 4x4, 3.0 Diesel, model 2007, mileage 87,000 km only, first owner, all service by Toyota, new tires, beige interior, Alpha Canopy/front Bull bar. Call 086 943 8989 Chalong.

Honda CR-V 2002/Gold 64,000 Km: Used cars -Honda

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

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

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

Hotel & Restaurant for sale: Chan ote t it l e in Pato n g,C e nt r al position,new building,started 4 years ago,20 rooms,reception &restaurant fully furnished,lift.B32M negotiable 086 279 8175 (Eng/Italy)Stefano 084 840 1566 (Thai)Ning.

swimming pool. Fully furnished and very well managed for more than 10 years. Beautiful hill location and calm area, over looking Patong bay. All rooms have kitchen separate,fridge,Air Con.,Cable T V,internet, hot water, safety box. Call Peter: 081 892 8526 info@phuket-besthomes.com.

Bar for sale on Soi Bangla:

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

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com.

Apartment Hotel For Sale In Patong: 18 deluxe apartments and

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

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

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

Boutique Guesthouse & Bar: Boutique Guesthouse, Bar /

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

Unique Rawai Investment Oppor tunity: We

Pa t o n g N ew H o t e l f o r Longterm Lease: 40 rooms with full furnished, TV, fridge, aircon, hot water, swimming pool, restaurant and spa. Located in Soi Nanai villa. Contact 086 300 9406.

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

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

Bar for sale: Very Busy Mushroom

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

BUSINESS SERVICES Farang Food Paradise:

Apartment Hotel For Sale In Patong: 18 deluxe apartments and

Tile I t: Thalang. Wana Park on Srisoonthor n Rd. Phuket ’s quality tile boutique. Tiles for interior, exterior, residential, commercial. Contact 076 620 168 or 081 424 2828. Email info@ tile-asia.com.

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

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

Patong Massage Shop For Sale: Cosy renovated shop. Shop

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

Your specialist of imported food and drinks in Phuket. Visit our shop at the Billion Plaza, opposite Tesco Lotus. Contact: 076 612 733, 076 248 900 or visit: www.phuketfood.com.

HONDA CITY '03 1.5AT, 118XXXkm: Very reliable and

user-friendly car, carefully used for last 3 years. Good condition with some wears. Clean interior, good car audio, fresh tires. Best choice for young family. Honda serviced only. Price B218,000. Call 083 102 0070.

Nissan NV 1.6 Pick Up, 2006: One hand, private. Only 96,000 km. Looks like new. The car is totally revised for B100,000. Fast and agile. B220,000. Contact Yupin – English and Thai: 081 817 4805.

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Mini Cooper S JCW GP for sale: Only 2000 made worldwide. Commuter Van For Sale:

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Per fect condition, 20 0 6, manual, 17,500 km, 218 hp supercharged, high end hifi, Recaro seats, Book Service, Ultimate Mini. Collectors item. B1.6m, 089 866 3756 (Eng/Th) frankdreist@ hotmail.com.

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

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

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Isuzu Dmax 2006, 105,000km, one owner, 4x2, silver automatic, double cab, good condition. Contact 087 079 0650 or 080 073 5371.

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Check up every each 59,000 km. High class surround, navigator, many extras. Norbert 080 878 3542 GER/ENG Price : B690,000. Email: norberts923@ gmail.com

Phuket’s oldest international childcare facility. High-quality, time-proven schedule and curriculum. Now in brandnew purpose-built school. Experienced native English teachers to teach ages 1 1/2- 8. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Bus service available from Patong, Karon, Kata, Phuket, Rawai and Chalong. Tel: 076 384 6 3 8, 0 8 0 624 70 6 0. Website: www.buds-phuket.com.

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Fierce battle ends in home draw Thai Division 1

FOOTBALL

L Goals GD Pts

Kazira Hans editor@classactmedia.co.th

Air Force United F.C.

35 - 19

PTT Rayong F.C.

31 - 14

Bangkok F.C.

55 - 42 13

Singh Tarua F.C.

44 - 30

Nakon Rachasima F.C.

33 - 22

Saraburi F.C.

36 - 28

Phuket F.C.

31 - 26

Trat F.C.

43 - 48

-5

n Saturday, August 31, at Surakul Stadium, The Islanders hosted the “Krungsri Warriors” of Ayutthaya FC. Both teams were coming off a loss in their last game, with Ayutthaya now in the relegation zone and Phuket seeing their dreams of promotion to the Thai Premier League (TPL) disappearing. Before kickoff, there was a minute’s silence at Surakul for Surasak Khruasanit, the Phuket FC fan who was killed in a road accident riding his motorbike home from the Phuket FC home game on August 21. Hoping to get at least one point from the game, Ayutthaya FC, playing in all-red, opened up with a series of attacks on the home goal. Their first effort was a wild 40-yard free kick. But Phuket picked up their game after 10 minutes. Eakartit spearheaded one notable chance, when he dribbled through towards the Ayutthaya goal, but the goalie dove and snatched the ball from his foot. Dudu was then sandwiched by two Ayutthaya defenders and went down inside the penalty box, but referee Decha Thongyoy didn’t signal anything. The Brazilian brushed himself off and carried on. Phuket’s first real opportunity was when Brazilian Cristian Alex – surely one of the signings of the season – capitalised on an Ayut-

Team

Phuket and Ayutthaya players involved in aerial combat. Photo: Natakorn Nimmanee thaya error, stole the ball, dribbled past defenders, and went through on goal. The teenage striker went one-on-one with the goalie and he decided to lift the ball over the sliding keeper with his right foot, but Ayutthaya’s Sirichai Chaiwiset stretched out his left hand and slapped the ball up and back into play. Cristian tried to fire in the rebound, but an Ayutthaya defender managed to clear when the Brazilian slipped close to the goal post. Ref lecting their lowly position in the table, Ayutthaya’s were reluctant to attack, though they did manage to get off a shot right in front of the Phuket goal. Rushed by defenders, the attempt was sent high over the crossbar. Phuket kept their tempo up, attacking strongly, but Phil Stubbins’ team were set up to defend. At one point, Eakartit tried to sail past, but was pressured by four defenders, one of them tapping the ball away from his foot. Then, against the run of play, the first goal went to Ayutthaya a few minutes later.

An Ayutthaya free kick from midfield was headed by Cristian Alex, the ball landing in front of the Krungsri Warriors’ Nattapat Somsri who was standing about 20 yards from goal. He fired, and the ball went low and straight past Adisak’s reach, into the goal. Ayutthaya, a team ranked 16th on the table, and staring relegation in the face, had taken the lead over a top ten side playing at home. It wasn’t what local fans had expected to see. Now 1-0 down, Phuket tried to equalise but were still hesitant to push forward as they didn’t want to let in another goal in the first half. But then a nasty shock came just a few minutes before half time. On a swift counterattack, Gafar Durosinmi took the ball from a teammate, sped away from Sakareya who was chasing him, and went straight through on Adisak. He clipped the ball up over Adisak who was diving for a save. The Phuket goalie managed to get a glove to the ball, but it wasn’t strong enough

to stop it. Seeing the danger, Nene Bi rushed to clear it, but he was one step too late. Nigerian midfielder Durosinmi had scored a second goal for the visitors that stunned all at Surakul stadium. Disappointment was an understatement. The fans couldn’t believe what they were seeing. As losing at home – especially to a lower ranked side – would be unacceptable, Phuket continued their attacks. They were awarded free kick after free kick, as Ayutthaya couldn’t find a better way to stop play than by committing fouls. Dudu had a great chance from just five yards out, but he managed to balloon the shot over the crossbar from close range. Finally, it was Cristian Alex’s wonderful shooting skills that revived Phuket’s spirit. He finally took a free kick after having let Dudu try so many times. The short was straight and strong. It went through everyone, and straight at the goalkeeper who tried his best to punch it away, but the shot was too strong and just continued

Hash House Harriers

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BBCU F.C.

26 - 32

-6

Krabi F.C.

32 - 36

-4

Nakhon Pathom United

34 - 34

Siam Navy

34 - 38

-4

Khon Kaen F.C.

29 - 37

-8

Sri Racha F.C.

36 - 42

-6

TTM F.C.

23 - 33 -10

Ayutthaya F.C.

24 - 33

-9

Rayong F.C.

30 - 47

-17

Rayong United

25 - 40 -15

Phuket FC now travel to two away games on the eastern seaboard. They will play Sri Racha Suzuki FC on Saturday, September 7, and then travel further east to play Rayong FC on September 14. The next home game at Surakul Stadium will be September 21, where they will host “The White Elephants” Trat FC.

past the keeper into the back of the net. Sensing the chance for an equaliser, Teco sent on Geoffrey Doumeng for Nene Bi. Doumeng quickly connected play between defense and attack, and created several opportunities for his teammates while helping out in defense too. The Frenchman closed down the free space Ayutthaya had enjoyed. The equaliser came late. With just 10 minutes left on the clock, Cristian Alex skillfully rolled the ball around, away from pressing Ayutthaya defenders. He sent the ball forward to Eak-artit, who slipped through Ayutthaya’s

offside trap and scored inside the near post, making the scores 2-2. The remaining minutes of the game were fierce, with both teams attacking strongly, pressuring hard for a goal. It got so intense the both sides had no choice but to committing foul after foul in midfield. There was so much dirty play that the referee called four minutes of additional time. Sadly for Phuket, there was no winner before the final whistle, and the match ended 2-2. Phuket FC’s late goal helped them to score one point at home again – though it was also three points dropped.

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PC&H crowned Super Six champs FOOTBALL

Phuket Super Six League: Season 5 Division 1

Karl Ward karl@phuketfootball.com

ith season five of the Phuket Super Six League coming to a close, Phuket Condos & Homes were crowned Division 1 champions for the second consecutive season, this time with a 10-point margin. Division 2 was tight, and because of complications, there will be playoffs (after time of print) to see who gets promoted. However, Daohang FC and Mew FC are promoted from Division 3 to Division 2.

Team

Champions Division 1: Phuket Condos & Homes Division 2: Big Apple & Pita Division 3: Daohang FC Division 1 TT Boys v Sarnfan FC: 10 – 3 TT Boys with no major problems in a huge 10-3 win against Sarnfan FC, who just avoided relegation by a very close margin. Shakers FC v Phuket Condos & Homes: 1 – 3

Pts

Phuket Condos & Homes

Pita Bar Phuketeers

Joy Dive FC

TT Boys

Shakers FC

-4

Sarnfan FC

-26

Irish Times

-31

Seduction

-45

Division 2

Team

The Phuket Condos & Homes team, champions of the Super Six League Season 5. Although a goal down at the break, with their broad squad PC&H managed to come back and nail a 3-1 victory in their final game of the season. Congratulations to the champions! Joy Dive FC v Pita Bar Phuketeers: 5 – 8 An underpowered Joy Dive team did not manage to cope with the skills of the Pita Bar Phuketeers, who sailed to an 8-5 victory. Pita Bar Phuketeers v TT Boys: 6 – 2 In a late Friday match, Pita Bar managed to overcome TT

Boys 6-2, and therefore also snatched the runner-up spot from Joy Dive and TT Boys! Division 2 Mr. Moo v Big Apple & Pita: 1 – 4 Big Apple & Pita left no doubt about why they were crowned champions of Division 2, as a team performance led them to a 4-1 victory against contenders Mr. Moo. Sovrana Lounge Bar v Rose United: 1 – 2 A close match, ending with a 2-1 victory to Rose United who managed to stay on track

for promotion into Division 1. KTM Phuket v Gang Junior: 1 – 3 Gang Junior crushed KTM Phuket’s hope of the Division 2 title, and simultaneously placed themselves in contention for promotion into Division 1. (There will be a playoff game this week). Division 3 Daohang FC v Grizzly’s FC: 2 – 3 The last game of the season in Division 3 also provided the biggest surprise of the season, as Grizzly’s FC fashioned

Pts

Big Apple & Pita

Rose United

KTM Phuket

Gang Junior

Mr. Moo

Sovrana Lounge Bar

-2

Phuket Serenity Villas

-18

9th Floor

-35

Pts

Division 3

Team Daohang FC

103

Mew FC

Grizzly’s FC

Two Chefs

-21

Banana FC

-6

Raum-pheun Coffee Club

-21

Nong Ice FC

-19

Bat Fire

-28

the first and only loss for Daohang FC. It was in fact Grizzly’s FC who went up by three goals in the first 10 minutes against the stunned Daohang players. Daohang applied pressure and man-

aged to pull two goals back, but extraordinary defending by Grizzly’s made sure they scored a major victory! Congratulations to Daohang, however, champions of Division 3 by clear margin!

Get off my beach... SURF SPOT

Tim Campbell info@skylaphuket.com

Adventure Race

AT S OM E P OI N T O R another, the term farang (foreigner) has applied to us all. It’s one thing to call a place home, but it’s another to start calling yourself a local. Its easy to be in a place for a period of time and start to feel that this place is now your home, but for some people, to be called a local you must have lived in and been a part of that community for least 20 years, while to others unless you were born there you will never be a local. For us white folk, it’s clear that unless our parents are Thai and we were born in Thailand, then we are not locals. That’s not to say we can’t call Phuket home, which I’ll be the first to put my hand up and say it is, but I do not consider myself a local, I’ll always be a farang. Phuket is a small island, but even so each beach has its own village and unless you are from that village you are not a ‘real’ local. This is

also seen in the water, where we now introduce the term ‘a territorial beach’. You may have experienced this, either by being snaked on the wave time after time, had your car tires slashed in the car park, or being blatantly told to leave the beach and that you’re not welcome. Don’t take it personally, unfortunately it is one of surfing’s negative sides, and exists all over the world – not just Phuket. Saying that, Phuket has seen its share of local territorial incidences, but compared to other parts of the world it’s generally very

friendly. The fact that there is even such a thing like locals being territorial in the water contradicts what being a surfer is all about. The ocean and beach is for everyone, and as long as people respect each other in and out of the water then there is no reason why life can’t be peachy. Tim’s Tip: When you go surfing in a new spot, respect the locals by saying hello, giving them the first wave and cheering them on as you do it.

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Superkidz are all winners RUNNING

here was a great turnout for the Superkidz running race on Sunday (September 1) at Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Centre – the second of four sporting events that are being organised for youngsters on the island and abroad. The Superkidz Triathlon series, presented by Class Act Media, began in June with an aquathlon race at at Thanyapura’s 50-metre-pool and running track. The running race was held on Sunday; the duathlon is scheduled for Saturday, October 5; and the full triathlon race will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014. The new multi-sport race series was developed from the experience gained during the successful Iron Kids multi-sports events held at

Thanyapura over the last two years. Organisers say the series is dedicated to providing excitement and competition for young and adult athletes based in Asia, who love the sport of triathlon and have the heart to race and pursue achievements in sport. The Superkidz ser ies aquathlon, running, duathlon, and triathlon races are an opportunity for international athletes to compete at a high level and for local athletes to develop the confidence to race and train internationally. The aim is to create greater opportunities for local Thai and international youngsters to experience the amazing sport of triathlon and its related sports. For more information on Superkidz, visit thanyapura. com or facebook.com/ThanyapuraSuperkidz.

Superkidz results from the race on Sunday, September 1 First Name

Age 6

Last Name

Age group Distance Race bib Gender

Age

Result

Nationality

Ranking

500m

First Name

Last Name

Age 13-14

Age group Distance Race bib Gender

Age

Result

Nationality

Ranking

Matthew

Pearson

500m

006

2.06

UK/Thai

Auckkaradej

Ueachart

13-14

148

11.45

Thai

Phurin

Chuachan

500m

002

2.15

Thai

Year

Komna

13-14

098

11.52

Thai

Sukonthee

Sermkijseree

500m

005

2.27

Thai

Salawut

Wareesee

13-14

099

12.30

Thai

Warintoen

Wiriyasakorn

500m

013

2.20

Thai

Zoe

Bowden

13-14

101

11.47

Malaysian

Alexandra

Simkalova

500m

010

2.37

Russian

Kidakam

Panan

13-14

104

16.00

Thai

Tegan

Sweeney

500m

009

2.38

Australian

Sudarat

Saman

13-14

102

16.22

Thai

Age 7 - 8

500m

Viktor

Viktorsson

7-8

500m

019

2.02

Swedish/Bulgarian

Jake

Drinkwater

7-8

500m

015

2.07

Australian

Kieran

Quilty

7-8

500m

018

2.33

Thai

Charlotte

De La Baune

7-8

500m

026

2.15

US/French

Louise

Friedl

7-8

500m

031

2.20

Australian

Taisja

Poer

7-8

500m

028

2.25

Thai

Age 9-10

1500m

Age 15-18

Chokiat

Pechohlou

15-18

114

12.48

Thai

Vaitaya

Tandaean

15-18

113

13.49

Thai

Chatarin

Billyee

15-18

106

14.46

Thai

Chanon

Robroo

18-29

117

11.07

Thai

Boonnam

Chuaput

40-49

134

12.02

Thai

Adult

Mattew

Trott

9-10

1500m

036

6.05

British

Manas

Homroskla

30-39

115

12.45

Thai

Matthew

Diamond

9-10

1500m

051

6.33

British

Yaowares

Pradabsin

30-39

127

16.16

Thai

Pravit

Robtoo

9-10

1500m

052

6.35

Thai

Sonthaya

Ythongmeesukh

30-39

126

18.45

Thai

Chloe

Schrijnemackers

9-10

1500m

048

6.10

Dutch

Hannah

Diamond

9-10

1500m

066

6.13

British

Natalie

Hunter

9-10

1500m

046

6.14

Malaysian

Age 11-12

1500m

Peeyawut

Sarayut

11-12

1500m

062

5.27

Thai

Konrad

Lehnert

11-12

1500m

156

5.30

Oliver

Trott

11-12

1500m

056

5.38

British

Lucy

Johnson

11-12

1500m

160

7.20

Cosima

De La Baune

11-12

1500m

065

8.44

US/French

Patcharaporn

Janchuen

11-12

1500m

084

9.35

Age 13-14

1500m

Adult

10K

Tear

Komna

18-29

10k

137

41.04

Thai

Callum

Pedroni

18-29

10K

150

43.17

Narith

Nawong

18-29

10k

136

45.42

Thai

Jaray

Jearanai

30-39

10k

151

36.12

Soodrak

Chanudom

30-39

10k

138

43.41

Thai

Arnaud

Selvkov

40-49

10k

152

37.59

Sompit

Piewpong

40-49

10k

142

40.45

Thai

Kajornporn

Suripaisansakul

40-49

10k

141

46.03

Thai

Jean

Perrin

50+

10k

145

45.21

French

Panuwat

Yotarak

13-14

1500m

075

5.13

Thai

Belotti

Nicolas

50+

10k

146

46.52

Switzerland

Daniel

Pedroni

13-14

1500m

072

5.54

Kiranee

Narabal

30-39

10k

140

46.52

Thai

Panupong

Yoyngoen

13-14

1500m

074

6.21

Thai

Shanyaporn

Boonyaratabaprapha

40-49

10k

143

51.40

Thai

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Arsenal swoop for Ozil FOOTBALL

rsenal smashed their transfer record by luring German playmaker Mesut Ozil from Real Madrid on Monday, while Manchester United made a late move to sign Marouane Fellaini from Everton. Amid dizzying activity in the closing hours of the close-season transfer window, Arsenal grabbed the headlines with a sensational swoop for Ozil worth a reported fee of £42.4 million (US$66 million, 50 million euros). The move came on the day that Gareth Bale was presented as a Madrid player after leaving Arsenal’s arch rivals Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of around £80 million, paving the way for Ozil’s exit. Arsenal said Ozil had signed a “long-term contract,” with a reported duration of five years, after he underwent a medical examination in Munich. “We are extremely pleased to have signed Mesut Ozil,” said long-serving Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who had come under pressure from

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the club’s fans to deliver a major signing. “We have watched and admired him for some time as he has all the attributes I look for in an Arsenal player.” Ozil told the Arsenal website: “I am thrilled to be joining a club of the stature of Arsenal and am looking forward to playing in the Premier League.” Arsenal, who had never previously spent more than £15 million on a player, also announced the signing of 27-year-old Italy international goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano from Palermo on a seasonlong loan. Ozil’s transfer was the most significant development on a day when gross spending by Premier League clubs during the close-season transfer window surpassed £500 million for the first time, according to financial consultants Deloitte. After a frustrating first summer as United manager, David Moyes brought in Belgian midfielder Fellaini, with whom he worked at Everton, in a deal worth £27.5 million. “Manchester United is delighted to announce the signing of Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini from Everton,” said a

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New Arsenal signing Mezut Ozil (in white) vies for the ball with Everton’s Leighton Baines (left) and Marouane Fellaini, who has now rejoined his old manager, David Moyes, at Manchester United. Photo: AFP/Frederic J. Brown statement on United’s website. Manager David Moyes added: “He is a player with great ability and strength and I think he will make a real difference to our squad.” Fellai n i said he wa s “thrilled” with the move and

that he “jumped at the chance” to renew his relationship with former Everton boss Moyes. Everton earlier confirmed the sale, adding that the price tag was £27.5 million. However, the reigning English champions missed out with approaches for Madrid’s Portuguese left-back Fabio Coentrao and Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera. Britain’s Press Association claimed United were too late in submitting their request to sign Coentrao on loan, while bizarre reports from Spain said the move for Herrera collapsed after three imposters claiming to represent the club found their way into the Spanish league offices. Everton also sold striker Victor Anichebe to West Bromwich Albion for a fee that could rise to £6 million, but they signed Irish midfielder James McCarthy in a £13 million deal from Wigan Athletic. Moyes’s successor, Roberto Martinez, was also able to seal

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loan moves for Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry and Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, who was allowed to leave Chelsea despite impressing on loan at West Brom last season. Current Premier League leaders Liverpool completed three transfers earlier in the day. Defenders Mamadou Sakho and Tiago Ilori joined from Paris Saint-Germain and Sporting Lisbon respectively, while winger Victor Moses arrived on a season-long loan from Chelsea. Liverpool reportedly paid a combined amount of £25 million to sign Ilori and France international centre-back Sakho, who had fallen down the pecking order at PSG. “I came here because the project that is in place at Liverpool interests me,” Sakho,

23, told Liverpool’s official website. Aston Villa made Czech international striker Libor Kozak their seventh new recruit of the close-season, signing him from Lazio on a four-year contract for a reported fee of around £7 million. West Brom broke their transfer record to take Benin midfielder Stephane Sessegnon from Sunderland, who signed Italian striker Fabio Borini on loan from Liverpool and left-back Andrea Dossena from Napoli. Seven months after his aborted exit from West Brom on the final day of the January transfer window, when he drove to Loftus Road in hope of joining Queens Park Rangers, Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie left the Hawthorns to join Cardiff City on a two-year contract. AFP

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lubs in the English Premier League spent in excess of £500 million (US$780 million, 590 million euros) on new players during the close-season transfer window; a record for the English top flight. Here, AFP Sports looks at the 10 biggest transfers involving English clubs to have taken place since the end of the 2012-13 season (all transfer fees as reported by British media): GARETH BALE (Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid/ESP; £77-86 million)

For all the money lavished on n e w pl aye r s over the past three months, the most highprofile transfer involving an English club was a sale. Welsh forward Bale, 24, swapped White Hart Lane for the Bernabeu after a dazzling season with Tottenham in which he scored 26 league goals. Reports in England claimed he had broken the world transfer

record established by his new Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo’s £80 million move from Manchester United in 2009, but Spanish reports said the fee was lower. MESUT OZIL (Real Madrid/ESP to Arsenal; £42.4 million)

One downside of Bale’s move to Madrid was that it persuaded the Spanish giants to allow Germany international Mesut Ozil to leave for Spurs’ arch rivals Arsenal. Manager Arsene Wenger has been criticised by Arsenal’s fans for his reluctance to spend money on new players in recent years, but he smashed the club’s transfer record to bring the immensely gifted 24-year-old playmaker to the Emirates. ERIK LAMELA (Roma/ITA to Tottenham Hotspur; £30 million)

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WILLIAN (Anzhi Makhachkala/ RUS to Chelsea; £30 million)

To t t e n ham also hoped to add Brazilian schemer Willian to their ranks, but after completing a medical at the club, his move to White Hart Lane was hijacked by Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea. He started his career at Corinthians, before joining Shakhtar Donetsk in August 2007 for €14 million. Willian has also represented Brazil. The tall attacking midfielder with the afro haircut scored against Chelsea twice for Shakhtar Donetsk in last season’s Champions League and left Anzhi as part of a fire sale sanctioned by the Russian club’s billionaire owner Suleiman Kerimov.

FERNANDINHO (Shakhtar Donetsk/ UKR to Manchester City; £30 million)

ROBERTO SOLDADO (Valencia/ESP to Tottenham Hotspur; £26 million)

ALVARO NEGREDO (Sevilla/ESP to Manchester City; £20 million)

A for mer team-mate of Willian’s at Shakhtar, Fernandinho a r r ived i n England two months earlier after signing for 2012 league champions Manchester City. An industrious box-to-box midfielder, the 28-year-old will hope to form an understanding with Ivorian powerhouse Yaya Toure in the centre of the City midfield

Af ter scor i ng over 25 goals in three consecutive seasons for Valencia, Soldado took a risk by moving to England as he looks to nail down a place in the Spain squad for next year’s World Cup. He has made a convincing start to life in north London, however, scoring the winning goal from the penalty spot in his first two league games.

Negredo, a rival to Soldado at international level, alighted at the Etihad Stadium on the same July day as Jovetic after four consistently impressive seasons with Sevilla. An athletic target man, the 28-year-old scored his first City goal with a stoppagetime header in a 3-2 defeat at Cardiff City.

MAROUANE FELLAINI (Everton to Manchester United; £27.5 million)

STEVAN JOVETIC (Fiorentina/ITA to Manchester City; £22 million)

ANDRE SCHUERRLE (Bayer Leverkusen/ GER to Chelsea; £18 million)

Jovetic, a 23-year-old Montenegro international, was signed to bolster City’s forward line following the departures of Mario Balotelli and Carlos Tevez. A creative second striker, who had been linked to Arsenal, he is still to make his competitive debut due to a hamstring complaint.

Ger many inter national Schuerrle joined Chelsea in June, adding to the dizzying array of forward players at Mourinho’s disposal. The hard-working 22-year-old can play in several positions across the front line and was used as a lone striker in the recent 0-0 draw at Manchester United. AFP

New Manchester United manager David Moyes saw approaches for several transfer targets rejected before finally turning to Fellaini, with whom he worked at previous club Everton. The 25-year-old Belgian international will bring brawn and aerial presence to a central midfield that has looked a little short of power in recent seasons.

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spent around £110 million on seven players, with Lamela the third new recruit to break the club’s transfer record. The 21-year-old Argentine is a talented dribbler with a fine left foot and will be expected to soften the blow of Bale’s departure.

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Hawthorn

2523

1859

Geelong

2409

1775

Team

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South Sydney

576

360

Sydney Roosters

616

313

Manly

562

328

Melbourne

566

351

Canterbury-Bankstown

518

447

Cronulla

430

442

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16:30

18:30

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NRL

Rabbitohs v. Roosters

Fremantle

2035

1518

814

22:45

02:00

Tennis

US Open

Flushing Meadow – Women SF

Sydney

2244

1694

16:15

00:00

Cricket

Headingley - ODI 1

England v. Australia

Richmond

2154

1754

Collingwood

2148

1868

Port Adelaide

2051

2002

Carlton

2125

1992

Newcastle

474

416

Essendon

2145

2000

North Queensland

457

409

Kangaroos

2307

1930

Gold Coast

478

495

Adelaide

2064

1909

Warriors

485

535

Brisbane

1922

2144

Penrith

457

506

West Coast

2038

2139

Gold Coast

1919

2091

Canberra

416

586

Brisbane

418

466

Wests Tigers

364

637

816

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World Cup Qualifier

England v. Moldova

521

16:30

19:30

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AFL – QF 1

Hawthorn v. Sydney Swans

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Dragons v. Warriors

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Aviva Premiership London Irish v. Saracens

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00:30

Rugby Union

Aviva Premiership

Wasps v. Harlequins

Bulldogs

1926

2262

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18:50

20:30

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Formula 1

Monza Qualifying

St. Kilda

1750

2120

521

11:00

14:00

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AFL – QF 2

Geelong v. Fremantle

Melbourne

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2692

St George Illawarra

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520

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Collingwood v. Port Adelaide

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2990

Parramatta

320

686

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US Open

Flushing Meadow - Men SF

20:55

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Soccer

EPL

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Italian Grand Prix

12:00

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Richmond v. Carlton

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Maverick Queensland Reds playmaker Quade Cooper returns to the starting line-up for the clash with the Springboks on Saturday, under new coach Ewen McKenzie. Cooper fell out of favour under former Australia coach Robbie Deans and Saturday’s Test match will be the first time he has worn the number 10 jersey since the Wallabies defeated South Africa and Argentina in back-to-back Tests in September last year. Photo: AFP/Michael Bradley

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allaby flyhalf Quade Cooper returns to the starting line-up for Saturday’s clash with the Springboks, with Israel Folau shifted to fullback to make the best use of his attacking potential. Australia have lost both their opening matches in the Rugby Championship to New Zealand, forcing new coach Ewen McKenzie to shuffle the backline for the crucial Brisbane showdown. The addition of Cooper and the shift from the wing

for Folau represent two of four changes to the starting XV, which also include Sekope Kepu and Nick Cummins getting an opportunity at tighthead prop and on the wing. Cooper fell out of favour under former Australia coach Robbie Deans and Saturday will be the first time he has has worn the number 10 jersey since the Wallabies defeated South Africa and Argentina in back-to-back Tests in September last year. He is now well and truly in the mix under his former Queensland Reds mentor McKenzie, who said Cooper, reunited with scrumhalf and

Reds teammate Will Genia, deserved to be back. “We have very specific thoughts about how we want to play this game and feel Quade is best suited to carrying that out,” he said. “He’s been part of our matchday squad in both games so far but his role now changes from being a finisher to starting the game. We feel that role will suit how we want to play. “He is also an experienced and successful Test player, which is handy to have against a hardened Springboks outfit.” Folau, who rebuffed a return to the National Rugby League by signing a two-year

deal with the Australian Rugby Union last week, has played all of his five Tests so far on the wing. But McKenzie now sees his attacking potential best used at fullback. “Israel has played more fullback than on the wing so he will undoubtedly feel comfortable playing the position,” he said. “He has looked impressive at training and we think he will add value with how we want to approach the game.” His move opens the door for Western Force winger Cummins, who has been given his first opportunity of 2013,

adding to the six Test caps he has earned since making his debut against Argentina last year. “Once we made the decision to move Israel it opened the door for another player on the wing. The Springboks are an abrasive and physical team and we feel Nick’s style of play will suit that,” said McKenzie. On the bench, Queensland Reds backrower Jake Schatz is in line to make his longawaited Test debut. The Springboks, coming off back-to-back wins over Argentina, have never won in eight Tests in the Queensland

state capital, including seven since the inception of the Tri Nations/Rugby Championship in 1996. AFP

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Israel Folau, Nick Cummins, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Christian Lealiifano, James O’Connor, Quade Cooper, Will Genia, Ben Mowen, Michael Hooper, Scott Fardy, James Horwill, Rob Simmons, Sekope Kepu, Stephen Moore, James Slipper Replacements: Saia Faingaa, Scott Sio, Ben Alexander, Kane Douglas, Jake Schatz, Nic White, Matt Toomua, Jesse Mogg.

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Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo. Photo: Henry Mineur

AUSTRALIAN DANIEL Ricciardo was on Monday named as Mark Webber’s successor alongside triple world champion Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull in 2014. The 24-year-old Torro Rosso driver won the race for the coveted drive ahead of former world champion Kimi Raikkonen, with talks between the Finn and Red Bull ending last month. Red Bull team chief

Christian Horner announced the Perth-born Ricciardo’s arrival next season in a statement. He said: “It’s fantastic to confirm Daniel as the team’s race driver for 2014. “He’s a very talented youngster, he’s committed, he’s got a great attitude and in the end it was a very logical choice for us to choose Daniel.” Horner added: “He’s got all the attributes that are required to drive for our team: he’s got a great natural abil-

ity, he’s a good personality and a great guy to work with. “Daniel knows what the team expects from him; he’ll learn quickly and it’s very much a medium to long term view that we’re taking in developing him.” Ricciardo has been sponsored by Red Bull since 2008 and he started driving for Toro Rosso last year, claiming 22 Formula One points from 42 Grand Prix races. The Australian is following the path Vettel took in 2009 when he switched from

Italy’s Toro Rosso to their British-based sister team Red Bull Racing. The new Red Bull man’s best result was this season’s seventh place in China. Webber, 37, is leaving F1 to pursue a new career in sportscar racing with Porsche. A head of the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, Vettel leads the 2013 drivers’ championship on 197 points with Webber placed fifth on 115 and Ricciardo in 14th with 12 points. AFP thephuketnews