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Protestors head for the Land Transport Office on Monday (December 2), which closed at their ‘request’. The following day it was the turn of the Employment Office.

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he unemployed looking for jobs in Thailand or abroad, foreigners wanting new work permits or renewals of existing ones, employers looking for staff and employees with job-related problems are all going to have to wait indefinitely after the Phuket Provincial Employment Office (PEO) closed on Tuesday (December 3).

On Wednesday, PEO Chief Yaowapa Piboonpol told The Phuket News, “The office has been closed since yesterday because the [antigovernment] protesters requested us to do so.

“I don’t know how many days it will be before we reopen; we have to look at the situation day by day.

Inevitably, she said, there had

already been effects from the closure, with the unemployed being unable to learn about jobs and foreigners unable to process work permits.

Anyone whose work permit expires during the closure will not be penalised but should keep an eye on the news and apply as soon as the PEO reopens.

The PEO was the latest victim of

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Phuket’s parallel to the ant-government drive in Bangkok.

While it lacks the size and intensity of the protests in Bangkok aimed at driving the Pheu Thai Party-led government out of office, the Phuket action has succeeded in closing the Provincial Hall, the place where many of the decisions that affect the island’s daily life are made.

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Shinawatra opponents force office closures to hobble government

Continued from page 1 In addition to the PEO, the protesters have also forced the closure of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (OrBorJor) offices and the Provincial Land Transport Office (PLTO), where people take driving tests, apply for driver licences and get heavy vehicles tested.

Unlike in Bangkok, however, there was no attempt in the past week to invade government offices, particularly those of the police.

In the capital, the Metropolitan Police, after days of battling protesters with tear gas, water cannons, concrete barriers and razor wire, capitulated on Tuesday, allowing the protesters into the building.

In Phuket, in contrast, high school and college students visited Provincial Police Headquarters on Monday (December 2) and presented flowers to deputy commander Col Arayapan Pukbuakao to “cheer the police up”.

Unlike in Bangkok, where hundreds of thousands of protesters, led by former MP Suthep Thaugsuban of the Democrat Party, have battled – sometimes successfully, sometimes not – to get into official buildings, the Phuket protesters have only had to roll up to the doors and ask, and government offices have closed.

Phuket’s protesters, including the whistle-blowing students pictured, have been much less aggressive than those in Bangkok, but have been effective nonetheless in hobbling provincial government operations.

The Phuket actions have been mirrored in other cities in Southern Thailand, a stronghold of the Democrats.

Provincial halls in Songkhla, Trang, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, Chumphon, and Satun were closed, but none was invaded.

In Songkhla, the governor even sided with the protesters, leading a convoy of bureaucrats to close down their own

provincial hall.

Dozens of foreign governments issued travel advisories urging their citizens not to go anywhere near the protest in Bangkok, and some – starting with Britain – included Phuket in their warnings.

Although the Phuket protests have been conducted in a typically friendly way, it is by no means clear how long they will go on, or what

other government offices will bow to the protesters and take a holiday. The local protest leaders are monitoring events in Bangkok closely, and have been trying to act in concert with them.

Mr Suthep, who met with PM Yingluck Shinawatra on Sunday (December 1) with no result, has said the mass action will continue until the government resigns or collapses.

Happily, so far, in Phuket there has been none of the violence seen in Bangkok, where at least four people have died.

Local tourism businesses will be praying that the situation remains friendly and causes nothing more than some temporary inconvenience.

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Confusion over ‘change in geezer visa rules’ IMMIGRATION OFFIcials in Phuket have denied that any changes have been made to the rules applying to Non Immigrant ‘O’ visa holders who want to extend their stay for a year.

Their denial brought confusion as The Phuket News went to press on Wednesday after being told

by Immigration Police Volunteers that the changes had gone into force in the morning and then, at lunchtime, were clawed back.

The rules – and it is not clear whether they will be brought in at a later date, or will be amended – were initially reported by the ThaiVisa forum on Monday, quoting the Immigration Bureau as its source.

“In the past, wives [in foreign retired couples] have been able to ‘join’ their husband’s visa simply by showing a marriage certificate and a current non-immigrant visa.”

Under the revised guidelines, however, both foreign partners would have to separately demonstrate that each had the money, the ThaiVisa report said.

The idea – if indeed it was ever on the cards – now appears to have gone away.

However, new rules governing extensions of stay for foreign volunteers working for charitable foundations or NGOs have been applied.

They may no longer get one-year extensions to their permits to stay. Immigration Police in Phuket confirmed they must instead apply for extensions every 90 days.

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‘Pitbull’ gets 25 years for Longfellow murder B

ritish kick boxer Lee “Pitbull” Aldhouse was sentenced to 25 years in jail on November 28 for the 2010 murder of American Marine Dashawn Longfellow.

Both sides in the case – defence and prosecution – have one month to appeal against the sentence as being either too long or too short.

Aldhouse fatally stabbed Mr Longfellow outside the victim’s Rawai home on August 14, 2010, after the two had been involved in a punch-up in a bar, which Aldhouse lost.

Aldhouse stormed into a local 7-Eleven and demanded a knife. Frightened staff threw two on the floor for him to retrieve. He stormed out again and then went to Mr Longfellow’s home where he confronted and stabbed the marine in the heart.

After the murder Aldhouse fled the country to his native England, where he was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Thailand applied for his extradition which, after more than two years of hearings and appeal, was granted by a British court, on condition that Aldhouse would not face the death penalty – a condition that Thailand agreed to.

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Left, Dashawn Longfellow was stabbed in 2010. Right, Lee Aldhouse arrives back in Phuket last year after being extradited from the UK. December 1 last year.

Initially, Aldhouse denied murdering Mr Longfellow but at a hearing on August 28, he changed his plea to guilty, and apologised to Mr Longfellow’s family.

This allowed the judge in the case to apply the standard halving of sentence for those who are believed

to genuinely enter a plea of “guilty”.

In this case, the life sentence Aldhouse was facing was reduced to 25 years.

Aldhouse’s lawyer Kampon Siriwatanyoo said that there were no plans at the moment to appeal against the sentence or to make a court bid to allow him to serve out part of his sentence

in the UK. “He says he has plenty of things to do in the prison here,” the lawyer said.

Mr Longfellow’s family decried the 25-year jail sentence imposed on Aldhouse as “not enough”.

Commenting on the sentence in the RIP Dashawn DC Longfellow Facebook page, sister Sabre Anderson wrote, “It’s not enough. He doesn’t deserve to get out in 25 years. He doesn’t deserve to live. I hope someone kills him slowly and painfully in prison so he can never ever do this to another family.”

Mr Longfellow’s mother, Tammy, described the sentence as a “joke”.

“My heart is so broken it’s hard for me to even get up in the morning.

I will never accept this until the day I die. Rot in jail Lee, I will never accept you saying you’re sorry.” [Edited].

Mr Longfellow’s brother Marquis wrote, “25 years is not long enough.

Lee took the life of our hero and because of his actions our family will never be able to see the light in my brother’s eyes or the smile on his face.

“Lee deserves to rot ... in hell. Don’t get me wrong; 25 years is better than nothing but it damn sure is not long enough for a man who intentionally took the life of an American hero for no other reason than a bruised ego.”

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Australian kills son and self in house fire THE HOUSE FIRE WHICH killed Australian man Richard Port and his stepson is believed to be a murder-suicide, after Mr Port’s wife says he locked them inside the house then deliberately lit the fire.

Naruthai Port was the sole survivor of the house fire which killed her husband, 72, and 17-year-old son Worraphat Sukkaew around 3am on November 30 in Ao Nang, Krabi.

Mrs Naruthai was taken to Krabi Hospital with serious burns following the blaze, and the next day spoke to police about the horror.

She said that before the fire, she had argued with her husband over her son’s internet use. She had also accused Mr Port of cheating on her, and this made him angry.

She said Mr Port locked all the doors to the house then set fire to it using a gas tank.

As he had changed all the locks Mrs Naruthai had no keys, so she was trapped inside.

Police arrived and eventually broke the door down to rescue her. Eakkapop Thongtub

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huket’s jet-ski operators may not have the best reputation on the island, but last weekend two went out of their way to help two local expats who got stuck in a storm at sea while on stand-up paddle boards.

Shine PR Managing Director Natasha Eldred and Phuket News sub-editor Claire Connell were stand-up paddle boarding in Bang Tao Bay on Saturday afternoon (November 30), when a storm rushed in while they were several kilometres from shore.

The sudden squall brought heavy rain, strong winds and white cap waves, making it impossible for the two women to get back to the beach.

They joined their boards together to wait out the storm, but the weather grew steadily worse.

It was at this moment that they were rescued by two jetski operators on their way back

Claire Connell, left and Natasha Eldred. from Amanpuri, who – despite the sheeting rain – had spotted the two in the choppy water.

“This in itself was not as easy as it sounds,” Natasha explained.

“One of the jet-skis broke down and [the weather] was fairly treacherous at this point, there was a lot of wind creating large waves and with the

driving rain, visibility was obscured.

“My jet-ski man, his name was Ali, kept calm and fought to get us to safety.”

After multiple failed attempts to put the boards on the jet-skis, including when the wind made both Claire and the board fly off the jetski, the decision was made to

ditch the board, bring Claire to shore, and then return to get Natasha and Ali. “Once we made it back to shore and the storm calmed down a bit, they even went back out and retrieved the boards, which belong to Skyla’s SUP Shack,” Natasha said.

“They went out of their way selflessly to help a couple of strangers. There was no expectation of money; this was entirely an act of generosity.

“There were around 20 operators removing their vessels from Bang Tao when I arrived back to shore, and every single one was super friendly.

“Jet-ski operators may have a bad reputation but I hope this account of their kindness may help people understand that there are many who are just trying to make a living, and that they’re good people, who Claire and I are now indebted to.”

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Anjelo Pheslee explains what happened at the Patong ATM.

ITALIAN MAN ANJELO Pheslee, 65, was reportedly the victim of a snatch and run attempt on Saturday afternoon (November 30) in Patong, after a man tried to run off with his ATM card.

Police were called to the scene at a Kasikornbank ATM near the Makro on Nanai Rd in Patong to find a very shocked Mr Pheslee.

He told police he withdrew money from the ATM and as he was leaving, a “darkskinned” man was behind him and told him that there was still a B100 note in the

machine and gave it to Mr Pheslee.

Mr Pheslee inserted his card into the machine again, to check the balance was correct.

He told police that after this, the stranger grabbed his ATM card off him and ran away. Luckily Mr Pheslee was able to get it back off him, but the stranger then fled the scene.

Police will review CCTV camera footage from the area in an attempt to ident if y t he ma n who t r ied to steal t he AT M ca rd.

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Two Vietnamese sought for ATM heist POLICE HAVE ISSUED ARREST warrants for two Vietnamese men wanted for breaking into an ATM at Boat Lagoon a month ago and stealing B1.65 million.

The two have been named as Tran Dano Hoa and Nguyen Thanh, both 27, but getting them into court may take some time; police said the two are already back in their home country.

Pol Lt Col Prawit Angchuan explained that the investigation zeroed in on the duo after they were filmed by a security camera attempting earlier in the day to break into an ATM in Thalang.

Security camera stills of the two men.

That attempt was unsuccessful, so the two Vietnamese then went to Boat Lagoon where they successfully opened the Siam Commercial Bank ATM using a cutting torch, and made off with the money.

From questioning witnesses and

looking at CCTV footage along the way, police tracked them as far as Patong, and were able to identify both.

It is believed they left the country through Nong Khai into Laos then made their way home from there.

Pol Col Sermphan Sirikhong, superintendent of Phuket Town Police, noted that the robbers had been helped by the fact that the alarm on the ATM was not linked to the police but to a centralised bank security system, so time had been lost alerting police, allowing the duo to make good their escape.

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Russian tourists rescued from surf Two Russian tourists were rescued just in time on Sunday (December 1), after they got into trouble in the water at Patong Beach.

Deemia Valano, 68, and Alexander Barkerbell, 66, were swimming around 11am when they got into difficulty. Lifeguards were alerted and used jetskis to rescue the friends.

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10 power poles knocked down Ten power poles crashed onto the road at Kata Hill around 3am on Sunday (December 1), after a tree fell from the hillside and uprooted them.

Two houses were damaged by the falling poles, but no one was injured.

The poles were all part of a new line, but the power had yet to be turned on.

Staff from the Phuket Provincial Electricity Authority were quickly on the scene and cleared the road by dawn, but it took another 19 hours before all the poles were replaced.

KARON

Swedish woman, 59, drowned A 59-year-old Swedish woman drowned off Karon Beach on Wednesday morning (November 27) opposite the Movenpick Resort & Spa. Police named her as Ann Gorli Teres Fjellner.

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Couple arrested for dealing ice A husband-and-wife team were arrested on Wednesday night (November 27) around 8pm after undercover police bought crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) from them.

Anon “Art” Promchaikhao, 29, from Nakhon Phanom and his wife Jinda “Kei” Meebang, 18, from Khonkaen were arrested after apparently selling ya ice to teenagers around Kamala Beach.

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Christmas Market returns to Phuket T

he third Good Shepherd Christmas Market will be held on Saturday (December 7) at Plaza Del Mar, behind Bake in Cherng Talay.

Running from 11am to 5pm, there will be gifts, decorations, ornaments, arts and crafts, jewellery, clothes, handbags, toys plus food and

drink for sale. There will also be clowns, a magic show, face painting, cookie decorating, Santa’s Grotto, and prizes to be won.

The aim of the Christmas Market is to raise money for marginalised and disadvantaged children and women who live in Phuket.

The Bang Jo School stu-

dents will also be performing several Christmas carols.

The Christmas market doubles as a Christmas fair, not just for the Bang Jo School (which the Good Shepherd Phuket supports) children but also for others who wouldn’t otherwise feel the Christmas atmosphere.

A room will also be dedi-

Two Burmese murdered A BURMESE MAN HAS been arrested on charges of murdering a fellow worker and dumping his body in a filthy pond in Patong, where it was discovered, covered in stab wounds, on Sunday (November 24).

The dead man has been named as Tan Saw, 24, a construction worker living in a work camp on Pisit Goranee Rd in Patong. His body was discovered face-down in the pond behind the Patong Municipality offices with a slashed throat and 17 stab wounds.

Police, believing he was Burmese, discovered his identity by visiting places in Patong where Burmese people were known to work or live, and asking if anyone was missing.

They also received a tip-off about those involved in the frenzied murder.

Police say that the arrested man, named as Aunghate, admitted his part in the killing and explained that during Saturday night Tan Saw, who had been drinking, asked Aunghate and their boss, Jeemeng, to loan him B200.

Both refused to lend him the money, which apparently sent him into a rage, sparking

Murder-accused Aunghate, left, is questioned by police. a furious argument among the three men. Another worker, interviewed by police, said he had intervened in the row and managed to calm things down.

However, Aunghate said that after Tan Saw went to bed he, Jeemeng and a third construction worker named Sia decided to kill the angry man while he slept before he could carry out threats he had made to kill them. They then loaded his body on a motorbike and dumped him in the pond.

However, when the worker who had acted as referee went to Tan Saw’s accommodation the next morning at 7am, he found the room empty, but liberally splattered with blood.

Arrest warrants have been

issued for Jeemeng and Sia. Meanwhile on Tuesday morning (December 3), an allnight drinking session ended in death for another Burmese construction worker, also in Patong.

Kathu Police received a call at 8am from a local person who said that a Burmese man in a work camp on Hasip Pi Rd had been slaughtered by a co-worker. At the scene officers were shown the body of Chawang, 38, with a wound in his neck. Witnesses said that an argument had exploded into violence.

Police identified his killer as another Burmese named Dacha Saw, who is now wanted by police. Eakkapop Thongtub

cated to “Santa’s Grotto”, which is being run by Danielle Alderson.

Vendor tables are available for a B500 donation per table. To book a table or for more information contact Mei-Mei on 090-708-6351 or meimoore@yahoo.com Class Act Media is a sponsor of this event.

Santa was a hit at last year’s market.

Thai, two foreigners hurt in head-on motorbike smash AN AMERICAN MAN, A UKRAINIAN man and a Thai man were taken to hospital on Saturday (November 30) after they were involved in a head-on motorbike collision in the north of Phuket.

Thachatchai police told The Phuket News that 18-year-old Thai man Wichagorn Hadtho was driving his motorbike on the wrong side of the road near Koh Ane bend, in Mai Khao, when he smashed into another bike head on around 12.30am.

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Riding that bike were friends Karl Midman, 20, from the Ukraine, and Mike Waltman, 23, from America, who were both living in the area of Yacht Haven marina. Mr Midman’s left leg was broken and he suffered cuts and bruises, while Mr Waltman had minor injuries.

Mr Wichagorn also suffered a broken leg in the smash.

All three were taken to Thalang Hospital for treatment. Eakkapop Thongtub

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Christmas CD to be launched A COMMUNITY Christmas sing-a-long will be held on Sunday (December 8) at the Underwood Art Factory from 2pm. The date will also mark the launch of “...just for Christmas”, a 14 track CD of traditional and modern Christmas songs recorded by students from the Phuket Academy of Performing Arts and Siobhan’s Music Studio.

Many of the advanced students took on solo songs singing or playing instruments, while others participated in groups.

The CD will be made available in a Christmas card format with 10 different covers to choose from.

Individual CD cards are B200 each and include a Christmas card, 14 track CD and bubble-wrap envelope for international postage. Sets of 10 cards are B1,500.

For more information contact the Phuket Academy of Performing Arts on papa@legendmusic.net or call 084-304-2587.

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og trainer tur ned endurance athlete Russell “Distance” Russell has now successfully completed three back-to-back sporting events, raising around B150,000 for his injured friend Stu Clark.

Russell completed the Bangkok Marathon on November 17, the Laguna Phuket Triathlon on November 24, and the Challenge Phuket 70.3 on December 1.

Friend Steve Coleman also completed the 250km Tour de Bintan bike race last month to raise funds.

Speaking to The Phuket News after his final event, the Challenge Phuket 70.3, Russell said he was “quietly chuffed” about his achievement.

“Crossing the [finish] line I thought to myself, “I’ve done it. Three endurance events in 13 days.”

He described the Challenge Phuket 70.3 as the hardest event

Euphoric: Russell ‘Distance’ Russell crosses the finish line of his third event in 13 days, the Challenge Phuket 70.3. of all three, likely due to the cumulative effect of using his legs in the previous two events.

He completed the event in 7 hours, 29 minutes. “[Cycling] the hills were brutal. My legs were saying enough is enough.

“My legs were properly cramping at the 40km mark [of a total of 90k] and I thought I don’t know if I’m going to be

able to run.”

But run he did, and by the second lap of the 21-kilometre run course, the crowd were cheering him on and he finished on a “euphoric high”.

After a few days on the sofa, Russell said he will be taking a fitness break over Christmas and New Year, then he’s “open to suggestions”.

“If anyone has any ideas

they can let me know. Apparently I’ve raised the bar for stupid challenges,” he said with a laugh.

Both Russell and Steve are very pleased with the amount of money that’s been raised for their friend Stu, who was left paralysed in a bike crash.

Stu, who was the general manager of Coral Seekers, suffered several fractures to his spine in April this year when he crashed his motorbike after he avoided a cat on the road.

He was left paralysed from the chest down and has limited use in his hands and arms.

Stu is covered by medical insurance as well as social security, which covers his care to a basic level.

The money raised from Russell and Steve’s fundraising efforts will go toward ongoing care, including special physiotherapy, occupational therapy, a special electric bed, and potentially stem cell treatment in Bangkok in the future.

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DSI officer busts bad taxi drivers Prapaporn Jitmaneeyaphan reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

A D E PA RT M E N T O F Special Investigation (DSI) officer posed recently as a taxi driver and went down to the Merlin Beach Resort at Tri Trang Beach, the focus of complaints recently about taxi drivers misbehaving.

The DSI laid their trap meticulously, employing a foreigner to act as the “taxi driver’s” customer.

The DSI does not automatically take on any case of wrongdoing reported to them – that, they argue – is initially the job of local police.

However, if they feel that a case does merit their full attention, they must gather enough evidence to convince a DSI committee that the case must be declared “special”, allowing them to take further action.

Pol Lt Col Preecha Meejaidee, deputy chief of the Bureau of Special Crime Section 3, who led a team of six DIS officials for the mission, told The Phuket News, “We are going to take on the case

of the taxis in front of Merlin Beach Resort, Tri Trang. We went there to see how the taxi drivers would react.

“On November 20, we pretended to be a tourist car driver to pick up a foreign man who was pretending to stay at the resort.

“They threatened a DSI man who was doing the role play as a taxi driver to leave, and pulled the tourist’s arm to not let him get into our car. They also threatened the tourist to choose their service instead.”

On Tuesday (November 26), Pol Lt Col Somboon Sarasit, the commander of the Bureau of Special Crime Section 3 told The Phuket News, “On December 2, we will submit this case to DSI’s committee, with the aim of having them declare this a special investigation.”

“Our role now is to arrest and to put pressure on misbehaving taxi drivers to get them to follow the regulations of the Phuket Provincial Government.

“We are serious about this mission.”

IN BRIEF RACHA YAI

Storm damages coral – report The violent storm which lashed Phuket’s coastline last weekend has also damaged coral off the coast of Racha Yai island, an official from the Phuket Marine Biological Centre said.

Divers were sent down to investigate the area, and found around 30-40 per cent of coral in Khon Khae Bay was damaged.

KAMALA

Three FantaSea workers arrested Three employees at Phuket FantaSea were arrested on drugs possession charges after being caught by Phuket police.

Plainclothes police offers visited the staff accommodation in Kamala on Monday (December 2) and arrested Apichart Chummadcha, 26, Itdris Santrong, 27, and Suwit Buathong 23. Police seized marijuana, kratom, and a number of other items.

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Police hunt for rock throwers Resident Pareeya Janjit had a lucky escape when two teenagers allegedly hurled a rock at the windshield of the car she was driving.

Mrs Pareeya said she arrived at the Baan Phrusompran intersection close to Baan Don, when two teenagers riding a motorbike came up alongside her car, and hurled the rock at her windshield.

Fortunately the rock did not go through the glass. She repor ted the incident to police.

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PA KHLOK

Two arrested in 7-Eleven raid Police seized a gambling slot machine in a laundry at the back of a 7-Eleven shop on Pa Khlok Rd at midday on Sunday (December 1).

Police raided the laundry and found the machine, along with the laundry owner Punnada Hanbang, 47, and Sukaseam Jaroensuk, 26, who was playing on the machine at the time.

T hey we re a r re ste d a nd ch a rge d w it h breaking laws governing gambling, and the m a ch i ne wa s sei ze d .

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SUTHEP’S PROPOSALS What Phuket’s anti-government protesters think of his ideas Naraporn Tuarob editor@classactmedia.co.th

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hailand’s mainstream media have been concentrating on antigovernment leader Suthep Taugsuban’s demands that Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and her whole government resign immediately to be replaced by an unelected “People’s Council”.

The Bangkok Post quoted Mr Suthep on Tuesday (December 3) as saying that if and when the so-called “Thaksin regime and this government are wiped out”, sovereign power will return to the people as stipulated under Section 3 of the Constitution.

Section 3 states that sovereign power belongs to the Thai people, and HM the King as Head of State shall exercise such power through parliament, cabinet ministers and the courts in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.

According to the Post, Mr Suthep said people from all walks of life will then choose representatives from various

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Phuket’s protesters have been backing the action in Bangkok – but that does not mean they are doing so blindly. professions to form the people’s council to work out policies and draw up legislation.

The council, he added, will act as the legislative assembly to amend laws and regulations and also push national reform to change Thailand for the better.

The council will select “decent people” with no affiliations to political parties to be an interim prime minister and form an interim government

under Section 7 of the charter.

When the national reform plans are carried out successfully, a general election will be called and the people’s council will end, Mr Suthep declared.

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has branded the plan as “unconstitutional”.

It is not the first time this has been attempted; it was proposed by Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva in 2006 fol-

lowing the coup that ousted Thaksin Shinawatra, but was fiercely criticised as being anti-democratic.

While the proposal has received wide coverage, six more proposals by Mr Suthep have not.

These six proposals, which he unveiled at a press conference after he and his followers invaded the Finance Ministry, are:

Establishment of an electoral voting system free of vote-buying; A change in the law to stipulate that the statute of limitations will not apply to corruption cases; People will have a power to throw politicians out of office.

All provincial governors to be locally elected, and police to answer to the governor;

Bureaucracy to be radically overhauled so that civil servants serve the people, not the politicians.

Reforms in social welfare, education, the medical system, and other important services.

These were welcomed by the vast majority of the Phuket protesters but they had questions about how these idealistic proposals might be applied.

Retired Phuket school director Sodsri Tansuthanyaluk, who was among the crowd that forced the temporary closure of the island’s Provincial Hall on Thursday (November 28) commented, “I am a teacher, and I believe that a real democracy must be free of vote-buying.

I think if we could do it, then we would be the only country in the world.

“Real democracy must be the product of the voters wanting to elect representatives who protect the people, voters who choose candidates not because they are rich, but because they are ready to make sacrifices [for the common good].

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Continued from page 7 “As a teacher, I would tell my students to choose a class leader who can protect and preserve their rights. The leader should not be the one who is the most aggressive, but the one who can think and can solve problems.

“I believe Phuket people are well educated and have a good understanding of the political situation and system. But I’m concerned that in Thailand we still have the patronage system, and I think that will take time to change.

“As for the statute of limitations not applying to corruption cases, I totally agree. I think this time is the perfect time to understand and learn about civic responsibility.

“We tell students not to cheat in school exams. But if the Amnesty Bill had passed, it might have led some students to think that doing bad things is okay, while others would have wondered why society doesn’t seem to care about encouraging people to do good things.”

Ms Sodsri worries that not enough people think about, or even care about, politics enough for change to be effective.

“If there is reform in Thailand [of the kind proposed by Mr Suthep] then we won’t have to get rid of politicians. But if we still live in today’s kind of society then we must do it.”

“If a class leader who has

been elected by his or her classmates doesn’t perform as a good leader, we can’t let them to stay on, or the consequences could be severe.”

She worries that not enough people are aware enough politically to make the right choices when it comes to electing a governor.

“If people have the right to elect but are not [politically aware] then it is hard [for them to make the right decisions].”

She says she would worry that the majority would end up voting like sheep – following others rather than making up their own minds.

“When it comes to reform of the civil service, I think the education system must be the first. For example, if you train young teachers without serious assessment criteria then you are throwing money away.”

Another review of Mr Suthep’s proposals comes from IT specialist Watcharee Yuenyonglersawas, who also joined the protest in Phuket.

Like many of the protesters she agrees with the concept of the People’s Council, but thinks it would be hard to implement.

She believes that many problems, including votebuying, might be solved if Thailand had a two-party system like that of the US. “The problem [with a multiparty system] is that the Prime Minister doesn’t have real

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Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut with protestors on the steps of the Provincial Hall. While protestors support the idea of an elected governor, they have some serious reservations. power to decide. Whenever he or she wants to make a decision, it is necessary to get the agreement of the other parties [in the coalition]. It is not going to work.”

She is a big supporter of the proposal to exclude cases of corruption from the statute of limitations. “Look at Wattana Asavahem and other [corrupt] politicians. If they are rich, they flee to another country.

When the case has expired, they can come back and live in the society as if nothing happened? No way.”

She also worries about giving people legal power to kick politicians out of office.

She argues that people do

have the power to eject politicians, and have used it – first when the Yellow Shirts applied enough pressure in the streets to force the coup of 2006 and the dissolution of the Thai Rak Thai Party in 2007 and then its successor, the People’s Power Party.

It happened again in 2010 when the Red Shirt protests led to elections in which the Democrats lost, and it will now happen again if Suthep Thaugsuban and his supporters have their way.

“I think if we accept that people should have the right to eliminate politicians, we still have to discuss how.

“If the opposition wants to

eliminate the government, we could end up with something like a bouncing ball [with first one side then the other using it].

So we should have a definite and clear concept of how we can do this.”

She is also in favour, in principle, of elected provincial governors, but worries about the reality. “I agree with this concept but the problem is that we will get the same old faces running for office.

“We might need a law barring a governor from holding office for more than one term.

“But if we continue to have governors sent here by the central government, how much will they be aware of

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013 the problems here? And how willing will they be to help the people?

“Let’s take an obvious example: ping pong shows.

Everyone knows that you can find these on every corner in Patong, so how can the governor and officials say they don’t know they exist?”

She disagrees strongly with Mr Suthep’s proposal that police in any province should answer to the governor rather than to Bangkok.

“If the police are under the authority of the governor I think that could lead to governors abusing their power.”

She believes that one way to reform the bureaucracy would be to raise salaries.

“I think many civil servants do work for the people; only some of them work for politicians, either for advancement or money.

“I think if the civil service salaries were higher, they might behave better. Why do so many effective people decide not to join the bureaucracy? It’s because the pay is not realistic.”

She agrees with Ms Sodsri that if there is to be reform, it should start with the education system.

But ultimately, she says, reform of the entire political system and its appendages is needed, from the roots up or, to put it her way, “The country should be rebooted.”

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t’s been a ‘heavy’ week, complete with tragic and turbulent events – and it’s far from being over. Never has the term ‘mellow yellow’ seemed so inappropriate, to describe the crowds in Bangkok at least.

In Phuket, things were decidedly more subdued. Instead of taking rocks, guns and megaphones to the police station, our protesters took flowers, along with a message to “Cheer up” to Phuket Provincial HQ. The week was also charcterised by further ‘could have been, but thankfully wasn’t’ incidents. This time in waters around the island.

On Monday, Russian tourists were rescued from the water after having gone in for a dip and got into trouble in Patong early in the morning.

Luckily, lifeguards were on

hand, along with a little help from the jet-ski boys who loaned them their machines, to go and retrieve the hapless tourists.

And it’s not just tourists who’ve got into trouble this last week in the Phuket waters.

Our own Claire Connell, along with her longtime Phuket resident friend, also got into a spot of marine-based bother when they decided to go standup paddle boarding at the weekend and were caught unawares by a vicious storm.

Unable to get back to the Bang Tao shoreline owing to the violent waves and wind, they were spotted by two jet-ski operators who were returning from Amanpuri resort. The men managed to help the weatherworn women back to safety.

The Andaman sea is a wondrous part of the world, but it is

also an incredibly dangerous part of it, especially in the monsoon season.

Driving on the roads requires a licence, piloting a plane requires a licence and captaining a boat requires a licence. Maybe it’s time for lifeguards, much like the tight brown uniform-wearing brethren, to start requiring proof of ‘swimming licences’ before people take to the sea.

In lieu of common sense and dissemination of the severity of the Phuket waves and rips, maybe it’s time to get draconian. For too long, for whatever reasons, government authorities, hotels and lifeguards have tried the softly, softly approach towards the island’s visitors. It’s obviously not working.

There’s a time when the flowery approach is no longer effective.

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HAVE YOUR SAY A retired couple’s sudden dilemma [Re. Phuket: Immigration rule changes to hit retirees and NGO workers] There are plenty of elderly (farang) couples living here on modest pensions – some for decades. Immigration haven’t indicated that they’ll ‘grandfather’ the old requirements for them.

How can they suddenly be expected to find an extra 800K? Anyone at the immigration office care to answer? An informed volunteer will do. geoffphuket

Reveal the real masterplan [Re. Koh Kaew, Kathu and Patong gov offices close on day three of Phuket protests] The media should post Suthep’s laudable master plan... takes the country back to the 1930s. He wants a non-elected royalist council apparently.

In other words, the opposite of democracy.

Something needs to be [done] to combat the cor-

ruption and stranglehold that the Thaksin regime has had and still has on the country, [but] I’m not thoroughly convinced that this is the best choice.

Guest

We need more than undercover

[Re. DSI officer goes undercover to catch misbehaving Phuket taxi drivers] Corruption and greed have taken over the place and seemingly nobody wants to really address the issue.

It’s a real shame as many years ago the place was indeed paradise. Now, it’s a mere shadow of its former glory, very sad.

Useronthenet Nice to know that they are looking into it. It’s getting harder and harder to recommend Phuket, when I know my friends and family are going to get ripped off so much!

Global_Saffer Nice start, but suppose it didn’t go as peacefully as

this? Suppose instead of pulling on arms they assaulted the ‘tourist’?

Actually, physically grabbing is considered assault in most places.

It would have been appropriate, in my opinion, to have some cops around the corner come to arrest the criminals right then and there.

I appreciate knowing that you’re actually doing something, but the bad guys can read this too and lay low for a while now.

Dave Williams

Time to surely do something now?

[Re. Phuket Honorary Consul tells of threatening taxi driver tales] Isn’t it time everybody did something about this ongoing problem instead of talking about it?

For God’s sake, the Irish Honorary Consul Helene Fallon-Wood was involved in the latest disgraceful behaviour of these thugs/taxi drivers!

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More drug arrests are needed [Re. Couple arrested for dealing ice in Phuket] Good job, hope the police can get the suppliers higher up the ladder, it really is ruining some of the Thai teenagers here in Phuket. hotgem

Don’t quickly resort to violence [Re. One killed as ‘V-Day’ eve violence erupts] They need an opponent to commit violence on. I see the opposition to the... er opposition behaving far more responsibly here – too much nationalistic furore in the protest leaders. skeptik

The danger of wearing red [Re. New British govt travel advisory includes Phuket caution] Completely peaceful and very worthwhile...

No need to worry at all u nless you’re wear ing a Thaksin mask that is.

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Army wary of intervening after post-‘06 coup chaos Kelly Macnamara

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hailand's opposition protesters have appealed to the army to help topple the government, but chastened by the turmoil they unleashed with a 2006 coup the powerful generals are reluctant to seize power again, observers say.

The kingdom has been convulsed with periodic unrest since the ouster of Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire tycoon whose political rise alarmed the nation's elites who saw him as corrupt and a threat to the monarchy.

The army held power for a year after the 2006 takeover, but Thaksin's allies soon secured one of a series of thumping election victories that have frustrated their opponents, who now call for democracy to be replaced with an unelected "people's council".

Anti-government protesters vowing to rid the country of Thaksin's polarising influence have this week stormed the offices of his sister, Prime

An anti-government protester wears an improvised face mask during ongoing demonstrations in Bangkok on December 2, 2013. Photo: AFP/Indranil Mukherjee Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, and other symbols of state power, in unrest which has claimed several lives.

As the clashes threatened to get out of hand, the military sent hundreds of unarmed soldiers to support the police and facilitated a meeting between Yingluck and protest leader

Suthep Thaugsuban on Sunday.

But apart from those measures the generals have so far avoided any public return to the political fray and army chief General Prayut Chan-O-Cha said Tuesday the military would "let this problem be solved by politics".

A senior military source

with knowledge of the Sunday meeting told AFP that the heads of the army, navy and airforce refused to throw their support behind the premier.

"None of the three commanders took the government side," said the official, on condition of anonymity. "They said if the government used force, they would stand next to the people."

Thitinan Pongsudhirak from Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University said the generals, who seen themselves as defenders of the monarchy, may feel impelled to exert order ahead of Thursday's solemn celebrations for the 86th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

"Until very recently the army has stayed out of it and has been above the fray but now I think they are being increasingly dragged into the conflict to break the deadlock.

And that's what the protest leaders want," he said.

But he said the army was aware that intervention "may just lead to more turmoil down the road."

Thailand has seen 18 actual or attempted coups since it became a constitutional monarchy in 1932. But observers say the army knows that another putsch risks further inflaming tensions.

"The coup of 2006 was a failure. Thaksin's political forces are arguably stronger now than they would have been if that coup never took

place," said Andrew Walker, a professor at Australian National University.

The current unrest is the worst political violence since 2010, when more than 90 people were killed during pro-Thaksin "Red Shirt" rallies that ended in a brutal army crackdown with soldiers firing live rounds as they stormed protest camps.

Walker said the Red Shirts had proved they could again mass large numbers of supporters with their rally last weekend at a suburban sports stadium in Bangkok, which attracted tens of thousands of people.

"Their response to a coup would be vigorous, numerous and, in all likelihood, violent.

The army won't risk it," he said.

The latest demonstrations have echoes of 2008, when the ultra-royalist "Yellow Shirts" stormed government headquarters trying to oust an elected Thaksin-allied government.

Two premiers close to Thaksin were subsequently removed by judicial rulings.

Yingluck, who swept to power in elections held a year after the Red Shirts rallies which paralysed parts of Bangkok, had seemed to have earned at least grudging acceptance by the army.

But Paul Chambers, an academic at Chiang Mai University, said a reshuffle in October had strengthened the royalist contingent in the top military ranks. AFP

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3 Rottweiler dogs maul elderly woman to death Three Rottweiler dogs mauled an elderly woman to death as she walked along a road in her village. She fell to the ground and fractured her skull.

Upon questioning the locals, it transpired that Suban Khamha (the dogs’ owner) let the three Rottweiler dogs run around without detaining them and that they’d bitten children and adults several times before.

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Man held over parents’ murder Police arrested a 26-year-old man who allegedly shooting and killing his parents and hid the bodies in their house in Bangkok’s Don Muang district on November 30.

The suspect allegedly said he murdered his parents because he had been regularly scolded by them.

His father had once threatened him with a gun pointed at his head, Pol Col Samran said, citing Mr Kanpisit’s account. Bangkok Post

Thailand falls on annual Corruption Perceptions Index Thailand ranked 102nd out of 177 countries in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index, with a score of 35 out of 100 for transparency. The country was No. 88 last year.

The country finished two points down on last year’s 37, said Transparency Thailand secretary-general Juree Vichit-Vadakan. Thailand was on par with Ecuador, Moldova and Panama, she said.

Denmark and New Zealand received the highest scores of 91. Afghanistan, North Korea and Somalia came bottom, each receiving only eight points.

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Staff steal food from restaurant A couple were arrested on December 2, accused of stealing food from a restaurant in Pattaya where they worked as cooks.

Police arrested Niwat, aged 52, and Saree, 65, who were caught with a bag containing one fish, two mackerel, three frogs, ten prawns, two bags of rice, curry powder and a selection of pre-cooked Thai food. Pattaya One thephuketnews

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Britain an ‘old country’ for tourists and students: China media reports

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ritain should recognise it is not a big power but “just an old European country apt for travel and study”, Chinese state-run media snapped Tuesday as Prime Minister David Cameron visited.

“China won’t fall for Cameron’s ‘sincerity’,” the headline of the sharply-written editorial in the Global Times newspaper said, after Beijing was outraged

by Cameron’s meeting with the Dalai Lama last year.

The meeting had led to a diplomatic deep-freeze between the two nations. But on Monday the British prime minister met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing where he signed a series of trade deals, before holding talks with President Xi Jinping.

On Tuesday Cameron continued what embassy officials said was the largest ever British trade mission to China with a visit to the commercial hub Shanghai.

The prime minister has taken more than 100 businesspeople with him to China, including the heads of Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce and

Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron and China’s Premier Li Keqiang inspect an honour guard during a welcoming ceremony in Beijing on December 2. Photo: AFP/Ed Jones Royal Dutch Shell and the chief executive of the London Stock Exchange.

The prime minister met with Jack Ma, founder of China’s leading e-commerce firm Alibaba and the eighth richest man in the country, and Li Shifu, the chairman of Geely, one of China’s biggest car makers.

Earlier this year Geely bought the makers of the London taxi, Manganese Bronze

Holdings, after acquiring Sweden’s Volvo in 2010.

Cameron posted pictures of himself online meeting Li next to one of the distinctive cars.

“Making me feel at home – black cabs are becoming a big feature here,” he tweeted, soon after posting another Tweet saying: “A successful day in Shanghai promoting British exports.”

Cameron has kept human rights firmly on the sidelines

Charity accuses Sri Lanka over ‘heinous’ aid workers massacre FRANCE’S ACTION AGAINST HUNGER (ACF) on Tuesday accused Sri Lankan security forces of killing 17 aid workers in cold blood and then organising a cover-up of what it described as a “heinous” war crime.

In a report on the bleakest day in its history, the charity said it has proof that Sri Lankan army, navy and police person- Tamil refugees. Photo: trokilinochchi nel were implicated in the August 4, 2006 The aid workers, 16 ethnic Tamils and massacre in the city of Muttur.

“In one of the most heinous crimes ever one Muslim, were killed as Sri Lankan committed against humanitarian workers, government forces, then engaged in a civil the 17 were lined up, forced to their knees war against Tamil Tiger separatists, took and each shot in the head,” ACF said. over Muttur, in northern Sri Lanka. AFP.

during his time in China, but the Global Times said his three-day visit “can hardly be the end of the conflict between China and the UK”.

“Beijing needs to speed up the pace of turning its strength into diplomatic resources and make London pay the price for when it intrudes into the interests of China,” the editorial said.

China denounces the Dalai Lama – who says he only

wants greater autonomy for Tibetans – as a dangerous separatist.

“The Chinese government will surely show courtesy to Cameron. But the public does not forget his stance on certain issues,” the paper added.

The editorial also criticised what it called London’s interference in the “transition process” of Hong Kong, a British colony before its reversion to China in 1997. It is due to adopt universal suffrage to choose its chief executive in four years’ time.

The paper warned that “Sino-British ties can be halted again” over the issue.

“The Cameron administration should acknowledge that the UK is not a big power in the eyes of the Chinese,” it added.

“It is just an old European country apt for travel and study.”

Asked if Cameron was disappointed by the remarks, his spokesman in London pointed to his positive meetings with Premier Li Keqiang and President Xi Jinping a day earlier. AFP

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Australia probes spy case at top science authority Australian police and intelligence agencies were Tuesday investigating a suspected industrial espionage case at the country’s top scientific organisation.

The probe reportedly centres on a Chinese postdoctoral student who, until last week, worked in the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation’s (CSIRO) highly sensitive nanotechnology laboratory in Melbourne.

SEOUL

US concerned over Chinese deal in South Korea

Top US officials expressed concern Tuesday at reports that Chinese telecoms giant Huawei is set to build a new broadband network in South Korea that Washington sees as a possible spying risk.

Huawei, barred from projects in the United States over national security concerns, was reportedly selected as a subcontractor to build a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network.

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Texas inmate who killed guard in 2007 escape bid executed in prison An inmate who killed a prison guard during a botched jailbreak in 2007 was executed in Texas on Tuesday after waiving his right to appeal, prison authorities announced.

Martin was sentenced to death in 2009 after fatally wounding a prison employee trying to prevent his escape two years earlier.

MOSCOW

Documentary on Pussy Riot makes long list for 2014 Academy Award

A film about jailed Russian punk band Pussy Riot and a documentary about a British war photographer killed in Libya made it onto an Oscar candidate long list published Tuesday.

‘Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer’ and ‘Which Way Is the Front Line from Here?

The Life and Time of Tim Hetherington’ are among 15 films in the running for the documentary feature Academy Award.

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Third time’s a charm: SpaceX launches commercial satellite

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fter two delays, private US company SpaceX on Tuesday successfully launched its first commercial satellite, after repairs were made to the Falcon 9 rocket.

It roared into space at 2241 GMT from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, SpaceX said in a statement.

Its US$100 million satellite was placed in orbit 14 minutes later, a SpaceX spokesman confirmed.

The rocket’s cargo was a telecommunications satellite for the Luxembourg company SES, which until now has used European Ariane rockets or the Russian Proton for its satellite launches.

“Restart was good, apogee raised to 80k km (50k miles).

Yes!!!,” SpaceX owner Elon Musk, the billionaire Internet entrepreneur, said shortly after take-off.

SES-8 is SpaceX’s first launch to a geostationary transfer orbit – 80,000 kilometres from Earth – and most challenging mission to date, the company said earlier on

With US$65 bn in debt, is Puerto Rico America’s Greece?

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Falcon 9 and SES-8 launch from SpaceX’s launch pad at Cape Canaveral. Photo: SpaceX Twitter.

The SES-8 satellite is due to provide television, cable TV and other services to countries including China, India and Vietnam.

SpaceX is eager to get into the commercial satellite launch business, estimated to be worth US$190 billion a year.

The launch is the first using an improved version of the Falcon 9 after a test flight in California.

A delay on Thursday was blamed on unexpected technical problems with the rocket’s fuel system. Its first attempt at launch was also put off on Monday of last week.

The Falcon 9 has already succeeded in sending its Dragon capsules to the International Space Station under a contract with the US space agency, NASA. The Dragon capsule takes cargo into space and brings back material from scientific experiments. AFP

Israel’s Yitzhak Rabin, US President Bill Clinton and the PLO’s Yasser Arafat at the White House on 13 August 1993.

French experts rule out Arafat poisoning FRENCH EXPERTS HAVE ruled out a theory that Yasser Arafat was killed by poisoning and believe he may have died of natural causes, a source close to the probe into the Palestinian leader’s death said Tuesday.

The French experts’ findings differ significantly from those of Swiss scientists, who said last month that their research offered some support for the suggestion Arafat was killed by polonium poisoning.

“The report rules out the poisoning theory and goes in the sense of a natural death,” the source said.

The circumstances of Arafat’s death aged 75 at a military hospital near Paris in November 2004 after a

sudden deterioration in his health have long been mired in rumour and speculation.

French doctors were unable to say what killed him and an autopsy was never performed, at the request of his widow.

Many Palestinians believed he was poisoned by Israel – a claim repeatedly denied by the Jewish state.

Israeli foreign ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor told AFP the results of the French probe were “no surprise”.

Tawfiq Tirawi, the head of a Palestinian team that investigated Arafat’s death, expressed reservations over the French findings but said members of the team needed to study the report before taking a position. AFP

LADEN WITH DEBT, ITS economy in recession: Is the US territory of Puerto Rico poised to become another Greece?

The Caribbean island of 3.7 million has sent shivers through investors holding its US$65 billion in bonds and through the administration of President Barack Obama, still trying to shake the country free of the 2008 financial crisis.

The White House has sent a team to help the territory strengthen its finances and economy, as debt rating agencies keep a close watch for signs of further weakness and financial analysts speculate of a possible default.

The debt load, which has doubled over ten years, now amounts to 93 per cent of the island’s GDP, more than troubled Spain, though still far short of Greece’s 176 per cent.

That has sparked worries, especially after the city of Detroit, once the power centre of the US auto industry, filed for bankruptcy.

“Puerto Rico’s challenges didn’t develop overnight, and they will not be solved overnight,” the White House task force for Puerto Rico said candidly last month, announcing its plans to support the island.

Annexed by the United States in 1898, the mainly Spanish-speaking island is larger in population than many of the 50 US states.

As a territory it operates under a hybrid system, with its own elected territorial government but under US laws, oversight from the US Congress, and some federal financial support.

The island’s economy has been stuck in recession since 2006 and is expected to contract a further 0.8 per cent in 2014. That record has left Puerto Rico with an official unemployment rate of 14.7 per cent, more than double that of the United States.

“There’s a lot of pessimism in the air,” said Argeo Quinones-Perez, professor of economics at the University of Puerto Rico.

He said that citizens continue to leave the island due to the dismal economic prospects, with 27,000 fleeing in 2012.

The economy was once more dynamic, built up by a Washington-backed strategy that attracted investment to build an industrial sector on top of the island’s traditional sugar plantation economy. AFP thephuketnews

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David Harding, Wizard of Winton

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hen it comes to investing, there is much to be said for the merits of diversification and a stringent risk management program, but too often one (or both) are completely ignored by investment managers.

However, if you wrap up a little of each, add a tad of genius, the latest technology and the ability to make money from both rising and falling markets, then you’d have something that resembles the Win­ton Diversified Fund.

Being a successful investor takes an awful lot of time and effort and many people just don’t have the time or the inclination (or even the knowhow) to get it right.

We all know that the markets have a way of surprising everyone, so rather than rolling with the punches – and ending up with more than the occasional bruise – you are almost certainly better off leaving your money in the safe hands of David Harding, the man at the helm of the Winton fund.

Mr Harding has delivered consistent returns for over 30 years, and is regarded as somewhat of a prodigy in the world of trading.

There is no question that Mr Harding, who has a PhD in maths, is the secret of Winton’s success. Due to his unwavering dedication and scientific, unemotional approach – not to mention the remarkable returns even when equity markets are faltering – Harding has justifiably been dubbed “The Wizard of Winton”.

How does he do it? Well,

While an investment of US$1,000 in the Standard & Poors 500 index would have netted you a gain of about 150 per cent over the past 16 years, the same money in the Winton Fund would have given you a gain of 600 per cent. rather than studying macroeconomic trends or even dissecting market fundamentals, he follows price movements.

Of course, investors can certainly attempt to do this themselves. If they have the time to follow and interpret the data on hundreds of different stock, bond, currency and commodity markets, as well as the scientific and technical knowledge to write successful algorithms to capitalise on the positive or negative trends being identified . . . . well, they are welcome to give it a go.

But achieving the same results as Winton may be somewhat of a pipe dream.

The Winton Diversified

Fund has achieved an average of 14.5 per cent annual gain since its inception in 1997.

Even over the past five years, which were some of the most difficult on record, the fund has delivered a return in the region of 40 per cent.

Even more impressive, in 2008, the fund achieved more than 20 per cent as the rest of

the investment world crumbled.

Yet more remarkable is that, despite Winton’s success, Mr Harding has continued to finetune the system so well that over the past few years, that performance has come with the same volatility as bond markets.

And while the system was the brainchild of Harding, it does not depend on him for its longevity; the genius of the Winton system is that he designed it to be automated, and it will continue to work long after he decides to retire.

In recent years funds like Winton Diversified have become more accessible to retail investors. While the minimum

investment directly into Winton is US$1 million-plus (B30 million), there are now a number of highly competitive feeder funds and platforms which offer access at much lower minimum investment levels through an offshore portfolio bond.

Due to its lack of equity and bond market correlation, Winton is an ideal complement to a diversified portfolio, and is certainly a fund to hold when conventional markets are over-bought.

Because of the nature of this particular beast, if market volatility picks up and/or inflation rears its ugly head, Winton Diversified is perfectly placed not just to weather the storm, but to profit from it.

Regardless of what equity and bonds markets do, returns of the Winton Diversified are expected to improve significantly in the years ahead.

And with trading conditions becoming more favourable all the time, investors seeking low-volatility returns could profit from the Wizard’s magic.

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Protests ‘hitting inflows of FDI’ AMATA CORP, AN SETlisted industrial estate developer, has cut its land sales target this year by two-thirds, saying the growing political conflict has prompted foreign firms to delay investment decisions.

One of Thailand’s largest industrial land operators now targets land sales of 1,000 rai this year, down from its original projection of 3,000 rai, said director and chief marketing officer Viboon Kromadit.

Finansia Syrus Securities said that, as of midOctober, Amata had sold 669 rai this year – 436 rai in its Amata City Industrial Estate in Rayong and 233 rai in its Nakorn Industrial Estate in Chon Buri.

“Political conf lict in Thailand has affected the economy and the confidence of foreign investors, making them delay investment in Thailand,” Mr Viboon said.

“Amata has felt the impact, with a couple of major investors saying they want to delay signing of land sales contracts to early next year.”

But while sales in Thailand are not good, sales at Amata’s industrial estate in Vietnam have gone well, Mr Viboon said, thanks to the Vietnamese government taking measures to tame inflation.

Banks cut interest rates BANGKOK BANK AND Kasikornbank cut lending and deposit rates from Monday (December 2).

Bangkok Bank announced it had cut two key lending and deposit rates by 12.5 to 25 basis points.

Its minimum lending rate (MLR) dropped 12.5 basis points to 6.875 per cent. The minimum retail rate was cut by 25 basis points to 7.75 per cent.

KBank, Thailand’s fourth-

biggest lender by assets, cut its two key lending rates by 10-25 basis points and savings and fixed deposit rates by 5-20 basis points, the bank said.

Its MLR was cut by 25 basis points to 6.75 per cent, while the minimum overdraft rate was cut to 7.38 per cent.

The new savings rate is 0.63 per cent, down from 0.75 per cent, while fixed-deposit rates were cut by 5-20 basis points.

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Central Bank Governor urges opponents to talk BA N K OF TH A I LA N D (BoT) Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul has pleaded with protesters from both sides of the political divide to stop their activities, because they may take a toll on the economy.

Mr Prasarn said on Monday (December 2) that the bank has detected no unusual flight of investment from the country as a result of the political turmoil in Bangkok.

Money is flowing out, he confirmed, but he added that it is a steady flow which it is not considered worrisome.

But he said he was concerned that if the demonstrations go on into the new year, the economy will be affected.

He urged all sides to negotiate peacefully, adding that there are many organisations offering to mediate in talks.

The BoT has been following the political situation and is ready to act fast if needed, Mr Prasarn said. This week the central bank will hold a video conference with executives from commercial banks to prepare for any unexpected events so they can handle political fallout as effectively as possible.

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Bank of Thailand Governor Prasarn Trairatvorakul. wreaked havoc on Thailand’s economy which saw declining domestic consumption, business confidence, private investment and exports, according to a central bank economist.

Dr Roong Mallikamas, the BoT’s director of the Macroeconomic Policy Office, said the political uncertainty is already having an effect, with purchases of durables and energy having fallen.

She said the private sector was waiting for the political conflicts to unfold and for the economy to strengthen domestically and internationally after October exports shrank by 0.5 per cent to US$19 billion (B570 billion).

Private investment fell by 4.9 per cent after delays in new investment projects, particularly industrial manufacturing for exports, she said.

Computer-generated conceptual image of one of the large villas at Pavilions Estate.

New Pavilions launched H o ng Ko ng- b a s e d lawyer and Pavilions developer Gordon Oldham this week conducted the pre-pre-pre-launch of his new development, Pavilions Estate, above Layan Beach.

The development, already fully funded and under construction, with a target completion date around July 2015, will consist of nine large villas and three blocks of apartments, each three floors high, for a total of 33 units, including three penthouses.

Thanks to the use of prefabrication techniques the first of the villas should be completed as early as June next year.

The site is sloping mountain side, though unlike it predecessor, it has mountain views rather than ocean, looking across Cherng Talay and Laguna to the mountains around Kamala.

The villas, on land plots of around a rai, will be offered for sale for B44-46 million apiece. Interior space will be around 450 square metres, configurable for three to five bedrooms.

The apartments will range in price from B9 to 10 million. Sliding walls will allow the interior space – about 80 square metres – to be configured for one bedroom or two.

The Penthouses will range in

area from 168 to 240 square metres.

As with many other property developments in Phuket, the new apartments (but not the villas) will be tied in with the hotel operation at The Pavilions, with rental income allowing Mr Oldham to offer buyers a guarantee of 4 per cent annual return for the first three years.

Tom Travers of Indigo Real Estate, which is working to sell the new homes, says that the 4 per cent is based on 50 per cent occupancy at US$80 a night.

This, he says is conservative, since the hotel occupancy has been considerably higher, and at higher rates, so buyers

could reap as much as 7 per cent a year.

He is confident the project will sell. “The market’s improved compared with four years ago. Yes, there are unknowns now [because of the turmoil in Bangkok] but work has already started.”

The main markets are wealthy expatriates in Hong Kong and Singapore, he said, though he could also see the villas being attractive to Russian buyers. Chinese buyers are unlikely – “They prefer to buy in places where they can also get a passport, such as Australia and Canada.”

The project website is at thepavilionsestate.com

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THE BIG LIST Park life It’s a big and, at times, crazy old world. It stands to reason therefore that there are a wide array of weird, wacky and rather wonderful theme parks. Here, in no particular order, are Jody Houton’s Top Five Weird Theme Parks.

THE LAND WHERE NIGHTMARES COME TRUE: Most kids, and some adults, love toilet humour. People also love animals...

A Danish entrepenuer followed this logic to the practical end and opened Bon Bon Land – the world’s most tastless animal-themed park. Such rides include the Farting Dog, the Mentally Deranged Tortoise and the fun for the whole family Vomiting Rat. It’s a day trip for the senses as each ride also comes with its own range of disgusting noises.

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he Japanese town of Taiji found fame in 2009 when it was featured in the 2009 documentary The Cove about Japan’s dolphin-hunting culture.

It looks like the controversy and notoriety surrounding the town is showing no signs of slowing after an official from the town announced plans to build a theme park where visitors could swim with dolphins, play with dolphins and the eat the dolphins.

At the theme park, which has yet to be given a name, visitors will be able to watch various dolphin shows, includ-

ing the old family-favourite of balancing a beach ball on their snout, as well as sampling an

THE LAND OF BUDDHA: Like Buddha, but don’t like the seriousness and piety that comes with it? Why not visit the Suoi Tien Park in Vietnam – a Buddhist inspired theme park, where you can have fun and, well, it’s probably not the best place to come to learn about the tenants of Buddhism or Buddha, or seek enlightenment or a meditative state, so probably just come and have fun. You can give it a go though on a waterlog ride through the 12 forms of animatronic hell, including experiences of hell for drug addicts, gamblers and adulterers. Even more controversially is the ‘Feed the Crocs’ section, which allows visitors the chance to feed/ tease crocodiles with a sack of food on a stick.

THE LAND OF THE LITTLE PEOPLE: Without doubt the most offensive in The Phuket New’s 5 Weirdest Theme Parks is the Kingdom of the Little People in China. A theme park that is entirely staffed by little people. The gag is that dwarves are just like me and you really – just tinier.

They live in tiny castles and put on miniature shows of Swan Lake. The kingdom, of course, has a crown-wearing king who apparently rules over his loyal subjects. All of the dwarves (around 100) live onsite, in specially made dormitories and not – despite pretending to - in the mushroom-shaped houses. The full-sized owner of the theme park has big plans to expand and employ over 1,000 dwarves in the coming years.

assortment of mammal-based meals including whale blubber and dolphin skin.

Taiji came under fire from numerous environmental and conservationists when the documentary was released, with many accusing the nation of incredibly cruel practices.

Many Japanese view the eating of whales and dolphins as an important part of their culture, and as such, defend such views to the hilt.

Other countries that indulge in a spot of marinemammal hunting include Peru, Venezuela, the Gulf of Guinea, Sri Lanka, the Solomon Islands, Taiwan, and communities of aboriginees from northern Australia.

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THE LAND WHERE WET DREAMS COME TRUE: Perhaps the most akward theme park to go to with your parents or kids is Love Land in South Korea. The theme park, which contains 140 sculptures, interactive exhibitions and ‘love films’ is apparently a hot spot for newlyweds and honeymooners. A popular sculpture includes a huge giant green hand that springs up out of the ground that seems to be pleasuring itself.

THE LAND WHERE YOUR HOPES DIE: Missing the Soviet Union? Yearning for a little bit of the communist regime? Feel a touch too liberated? Well then the Grutas Park a.k.a Stalin’s World might be just for you. Located in a Lithuianian National Park, the fun theme is a Soviet-occupied Lithuiania. There are guard towers and barbed wire fences throughout the perimeter to authentically replicate the dismal Gulag experience. A ‘fun’ way of spending the afternoon is to try and find each of the 86 socialist statues of tyranny including Lenin and Stalin.

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An iPhone thief sent his victim a handwritten list of his 1,000 contacts. Photo: ndnews

HAVING YOUR SMARTphone stolen these days is almost like somebody stealing a part of you – photos, contacts and those Angry Bird top scores.

Losing your contacts is perhaps the most heartbreaking of consequences. So it’s perfectly understadable to feel venom and hatred for the thief.

So when Zou Bin had his

iPhone stolen, it’s to be expected when he sent a series of threatening texts to his former set.

Whether the iPhone theif felt threatened or compassion, he decided to do the right thing. No he didn’t return the phone, instead he wrote out every single one of Zou’s 1000 contacts on eleven pieces of paper and mailed it to him.

‘Monstrous’ car scares at LA auto show ONE CAR AMONG THE hundreds on display at the LA Auto Show this week has generated a f lurry of headlines - not all of them complimentary.

Despite its whopping $1.1 million price tag, the bright blue Youabian Puma has been called everything from “monstrosity” to “ludicrous” and “insane.”

The huge vehicle is difficult to miss, near one of the main entrances to the downtown convention center where tens of thousands of motor fans will flock from Friday for the 10-day show. “$1.1-million monstrosity turns heads on showroom floor,” headlined the LA Times in its assessment, calling the Hummer-sized vehicle “flat-out bizarre.”

Autoblog.com called it “weird-looking,” and quoted

its maker as describing it simply as a “pleasure vehicle.”

“Larger Than Life Youabian Puma Is Ludicrous Whichever Way You See It,” added carscoops.com, another of the online auto media outlets who got a sneak peak during a press previews before the show opens to the public.

The car, described as “like a cross-between a sports car and a heavily armored tank”

by the LA Times, is huge, at nearly 8 feet wide and over 20 feet long, sitting on outsize wheels 44 inches tall and 21 inches wide.

The makers of the vehicle - designed by an LA plastic surgeon named Dr K. Youabian, according to the LA Times - defended the vehicle.

“You can go places other cars can’t,” Onnik Hovanesian, a production manager

for the company, told the newspaper.

“It is the dream design of the car’s creator.”

It is certainly exclusive: there is so far only the one car, which took five years to build. Prospective buyers need to put down US$250,000 (B8 million), and wait for 18 months for them to make another one, according to the LA Times. AFP

Hell hath no fury like a woman’s scorn BRITONS ARE KNOWN for their liking of the odd fermented grape juice or amber nector. For many Brits, the pub is the second home, the meeting place, the heart of the community.

For one unlucky philandering chap last week his ‘local’ was also the place where he found out his wife was divorcing him. The ingenious scorned

wife decided to change the letterings on his favourite bar to read: Paul. I am Divorcing You. The next day she changed the lettering again to read: BTW I am Keeping the Dog. The fact that she decided to let him know at the oftenfrequented pub instead of at home goes someway to explaining another possible problem in their relationship. thephuketnews

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Artist quits job to let it be Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

I didn’t graduate in art or anything like that. It started as a hobby about seven years ago. I started going around the studios in Phuket Town and speaking to the different artists

Kanchana ‘Yor-Ying’ Sutthikanchanakul poses with a piece from her ‘Let It Be’ collection.

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or many, the drudgery of their working week is made bearable by the release of the weekend. The smart ones also have a hobby.

The exceptionally talented ones manage to find a job or career or path towards monetary accumulation that they like to do.

Then and only then, professes Chinese philosopher Confucius, “They will never have to work a day in their life”.

Kanchana ‘Yor-Ying’ Sutthikanchanakul knows about the delicate balancing act that is life, as one and a half years ago, the 35-year-old Phuketian decided to quit her job working as a property consultant to work full time as an artist.

“I didn’t graduate in art or anything like that,” says Ms Yor-Ying, “it started as a hobby about seven years ago. I started going around the many studios in Phuket Town and speaking to the different artists.

“Many of them became friends and I studied with them. I learned all different types of art, but I suppose oil painting is my favourite.”

Last Sunday, Ms Yor-Ying had her first exhibition, held at the Boathouse in Kata. For many reasons, this was also her ‘coming out’ party.

“I’d been doing art in my own spare time, so many people didn’t really know I was doing it, but now everybody knows.”

The name of the exhibition ‘Let It Be’, expresses her relationship with regards to art.

“It’s how I feel when I work – I feel like I don’t worry, like everything is okay, like ‘Let It Be’.”

Ms Yor-Ying’s pieces are a mixture of nature, land-

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Learning to love low light Kerrily Jennings

T scapes and memories of travels. From oil paintings of a Chinese river, to a painting of her posing with her dog.

To coincide with His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s birthday on December 5, Ms Yor-Ying also created a few oil paintings of His Majesty.

There are also a couple of abstract pieces adorning the walls of the Boathouse that seem completely incongruous with her Let It Be collection, but Ms YorYing assures The Phuket News that they are indeed her work.

“They’re commissions I’ve done,” she explains, “I have to balance between the commissioned pieces and what I really want to do in order to survive.”

No matter the path walked, perhaps we all have to compromise.

The ‘Let It Be’ exhibition will run until December 31.

he festive season has arrived. Celebrations, parties, photo opportunities. And no doubt many will be indoors or at night. In such situations of low light, most people tend to simply engage the auto flash or even put their camera away.

This year it’s time to take control of the camera, show it who’s boss in the low light and get some awesome holiday photos.

But with the flash set to full auto, the results can sometimes be less than pleasing, often f lat and lifeless.

With just a few handy adjustments you can capture the ambience, the subject and the mood, all in one!

On December 10 there will be a Low-Light Photography Workshop, to answer all your questions about how to achieve better photos with limited lighting.

For more information, contact Kez on 084 946 2171 or visit the website: oasisedphuket.com.

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Right: Alisa Likit-it-tiruks in an ACE condominium showroom; Above: A computergenerated image of what a one-bedroom condo will look like.

Embracing life’s challenges Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

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t’s hard work and a huge challenge, but Alisa Likit-it-tiruks, the Deputy Managing Director of the Patong Center corporation is happy to be working in her family business.

Although the Likit-it-tiruks family are from Bangkok, they have three hotels in Patong – the Andakira Hotel which has been open for four years, the Baramee Resortel open for five and the four-year-old Baramee Hip Hotel.

Their latest project however is one that Alisa has been personally involved in from the start - the ACE Condominium project – the corporation’s first condo project.

“We’ve built many hotels and understand all about that but we wanted to try a new challenge. My father was originally hesitant to get involved in condos, but I talked him around after doing lots of research.”

There are a few condominium projects in Patong that have either recently been constructed or are in the planning stages. Unlike other areas of the island, Patong has never had that many

condo projects - partly because of the cost of land and investors wanting to see a quick return on investment.

This is just one piece of information that Alisa learned from her extensive research.

Sharing the other titbits with The Phuket News she says, “Mostly condos are on the hill because land in Patong is very expensive.

“I know I can make it cheaper because we have our own construction team and know about choosing the right land.

“Our project will do well because it’s in a great location and at an affordable price. There are not too many competitors for what we have and what we’re offering.”

“Land in the centre of Patong is very expensive so we had to make sure it was of a high quality.”

Once the condominium is completed (March 2015) she has high hopes that it will be filled with residents or investors pretty quickly, in fact many of the 196 units have already been bought and paid for.

The Ace condominium project has eight floors, a

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swimming pool, fitness centre and car parking.

Buying one makes sense, Alisa believes, for anybody who works, lives or visits Patong.

“The real estate market is currently very popular and competitive in Phuket.

Now there’s many hotels but there’s also many people who want to stay long term and it’s expensive to do that.”

“If people are spending B10,000 a month and don’t have anything to show for it at the end, then B2 million for an apartment is really not that bad.”

Alisa adds, “Most of the apartments under B2 million have been snapped up

by Thais.”

Things are going well for the Likitit-tiruk family’s first foray into the real estate market.

“To run a hotel is more like a routine job, you have to deal with many people and with staff. It’s routine, but with managing a condominium project – it’s lots of different challenges.

“Real estate is high risk, high return, high cost high margin - every day is different, where you’re thinking about new things, new markets. Every day is different.”

To find out more about the project, visit: ace-condo.com

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Education is key to green future Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

The main difference was that in Australia, environmental policy enforcement works.

Here it doesn’t work – probably because of the governance or the way the agencies are structured and the way they think about the problems A professor from South Korea’s Jeju National University will deliver a lecture on climate change at PSU’s Building One from 10am-12pm on December 22. For more information, call 076-276562 or email: voranuch. ya@phuket.psu.ac.th

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ducation is key to making any changes in the way we regard the environment, and more importantly recognise the changes that need to be made, believes Dr Chantinee Boonchai, a lecturer for the Environmental Management programme at Prince of Songkhla University (PSU).

This involves education at every level, Dr Chantinee tells The Phuket News: Education at an institutional level, education for the public, and education for and in the media.

It is for this reason that Mrs Chantinee believes that discovering what is the problem and how to solve it is not always the most difficult part of her job – quite often it is working out how to deliver the information and to whom.

Dr Chantinee lectures at both undergraduate and masters level at the Faculty of Technology and Environment – a faculty at PSU that has only existed since 2005.

Bangkok-born, she graduated with a BSc (Life Sciences) from the National University of Singapore, and then spent several years at the University of Queensland, Australia, where she received her Master of Environmental Management (Environmental Tourism) and then her Ph.D. (Environmental Management). As such, she is well placed to see Phuket from both outsider and insider perspectives.

“The main difference was that in Australia, environmental policy enforcement works. Here it doesn’t work – probably because of the governance or the way the agencies are structured and the way they think about the problems.”

“We [Thailand] need to look at the problems carefully and systematically, otherwise we just throw money at an issue and a possible solution without fully understanding it and solving it.”

Dr Chantinee Boonchai outside the Faculty of Technology and Environment at PSU. A large part of her job is preparing her undergraduate and masters students for a career in industries that relate to the environment; for jobs in research institutes, as government city planners, as environment consultants or in pollution control.

It is thus highly likely that the work that the students are currently undertaking at PSU will be used for bettering Phuket and ensuring a more sustainable future for the island, as Dr Chantinee explains.

“Both disciplines [technology and environment] go together nowadays.

Technology is needed to ‘manage’ the environment, it’s also needed to collect data and be able to present findings in a range of forms.

“It’s not just about research papers now - you have to be able to show it and present it to the policy-makers in a simple and easy to understand way.”

Those on the Masters programme especially work on local issues. Projects concerning land and water consumption, for example, are popular theses and dissertation topics.

“Students work with government officials, such as those from the Provincial Water Authority, to get information, conduct research and take the findings back to the relevant officials,” says Dr Chantinee.

Sometimes this is easier said than done, she explains, but a task that the faculty is getting more au fait with.

“It’s hard to go and talk with the relevant people, quite often they move on or are only responsible for the very specific departments that they are in.”

“It’s hard to get continuity. Roles change, or the people change – or they don’t see [the issue] as relevant or aren’t interested.”

Each time a role or personnel changes, PSU students and Dr Chantinee have to start from scratch, but the faculty is starting to identify champions and particular change-agents.

Dr Chantinee explains that even when government officials are interested, a common barrier she finds is that

their remit does not officially cover the field, or at least it’s perceived that way.

“A problem is that quite often a government official will not see it as an environmental issue. They have very specific departments and very narrow ways of looking at things.

“But it’s all related. It’s hard making them see that quite often environmental issues will have health ramifications, for example.”

In the meantime, Dr Chantinee, the PSU Faculty of Technology and Environment and the future generations of Phuketian environmentalists are working on getting their message out there.

“We had an Open Week last month and we invited many government officials – some came. Next year we’re going to put on numerous seminars to show the relevant departments our findings.”

This, Dr Chantinee explains, is much better than just contacting Mr ‘A’ to retrieve data and then meeting him – or even his replacement – again in three months time to try and explain it.

It’s all about education, at least for now: “I would like to see better training of individuals and government officials first, perhaps a better restructuring at a government level later on.”

Dr Chantinee is also on the subcommittee for the Phuket Environment Foundation (PEF), a group of predominantly volunteers set up to help ensure a sustainable future for the island.

“Phuket people are now realising the importance of working together.

This is about strengthening and diversifying communication.

“It’s about education,” stresses the professor, “It’s not about just recycling or reusing, it’s about education.

“My job is to help the younger Thai generation to think in a less narrow and specific path, and instead think in a more integrated manner.

“But this change of thinking, this broadening of thinking, is going to take time.” thephuketnews

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Gym safety and etiquette FIGHT FAT WITH PAT Patrick du Preez editor3@classactmedia.co.th

Pat ric k du Preez is the MD of Club Asia Fitness, Royal Phuket City Hotel, Phuket Town. clubasiaphuket.com The opinions and advice contained in this column are those of the author only. The Phuket News is not responsible for the outcome or results of following any advice in any situation.

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ll fitness centre’s have rules and regulations that members are required to follow. The reason for this is for safety, hygiene and common courtesy to other club members. It can be extremely frustrating for a member to be working out while another is chatting away on their mobile phone. A number of clubs worldwide take a no-nonsense approach and often terminate membership agreements.

A general 5-10 minute cardio warm up for your entire body is recommended when starting your work out. It is important to warm up your muscle groups as all athletes do prior to an event or a training session.

If you’re going to be doing a work out with weights warm up with a light weight.

Never start off with the heaviest possible weight. You can increase the weight with each set to your maximum weight with a number of repetitions depending on your ability level.

Where possible use a spotter when performing heavy bench presses or squats.

A spotter is a person that will assist you with your last rep or two so that you can get maximum benefit from the exercise. At the same time it will ensure your safety. You can ask a gym assistant or a fellow gym member to assist. Ideally try and train with a partner that can assist and keep you motivated at the same time.

Use collars on your barbell exercises.

You might tilt the bar slightly causing the weights to slide off on the one side and then

A woman works out at a fitness centre. Photo: AlbertHerring come crashing down on the opposite side.

It is advisable to use a weightlifting belt when performing certain exercises such as squats, bench press, rowing or dead lift when training with heavy weights. It helps to support and protect the lower back. Don’t use it for all exercises.

Return your weight plates and dumbells to the rack when you have completed your exercise. It is extremely annoying for members to change plates or look around for dumbells.

If you are unsure how to perform an exercise ask the certified instructor. Alternatively aske a fellow gym member that is experienced. Performing an exercise incorrectly can lead to an injury.

When performing your exercise use a good technique. Don’t swing the weight or

Australian company says it’s business as usual in Thailand

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ustralian slimming product developer McSlim’s Health Food Products Australia, producer of Australia’s No.1 diet plate, has chosen Thailand as the company’s international manufacturing base.

The unique diet plate brand selected Bangkok Melamine Marketing and Holding Co Ltd. Thailand as its chief producer of the popular product.

McSlim owner, Carmen McMillen, said that as an Australian producer, the company had no concern about current political problems in Thailand.

“Despite the past and current political unrest, the Kingdom’s economy has continued to expand,” she said.

“My team is confident that Thailand will continue this legacy, so we have decided to maintain our production base in Bangkok”.

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tion, diet portion plates, which promote a simple solution to healthy eating.

McSlim’s Australia says it has had such a strong demand from hospitals globally that it intends to expand production and distribution in supermarkets by 2014.

Australia’s No. 1 Slim Fast Plates help encourage a healthy diet by targeting the eater’s happy neurons.

Now used by over a million people world-wide, the colorful plates have been designed to help physically and psychologically support overweight men, women, teens and diabetes suffer-

ers by showing them how to eat the correct portions of food.

When creator, former international model and businesswoman, Carmen McMillen joined the global fight against diabetes and obesity she created four designs that make eating a healthy meal both fun and rewarding.

The plates have happy names and fun designs that include Miss Slim & Sexy, Mr Slim & Sexy, Slim ‘n Sexy Mama and Next Top Model.

“Thailand was the ideal manufacturing centre for our designs for many reasons,” she adds.

“The standard of production and service in the nation is first-class, production costs are extremely competitive and the country is also famous for its healthy food and slim people.”

Fo r m o r e info r m ation, visit facebook.com/ diet plates or contact Ms Raine Grady at Capital Media, email: bangkokraine@ capitaltv.co.th.

cheat. By performing a strict movement you can prevent injury and will provide for the most muscle gain.

Use proper racks when performing bench press and squats.

Wipe down your bench after use. Most gyms will issue you with a small workout towel which you should place on the bench.

This is purely for hygiene reasons as sweat carries hundreds of germs. Many gyms also provide sanitizing solution or jell.

Wear proper sport training attire.

This should include trainers/sport shoes a T-shirt/singlet and a pair of shorts. Most sports shops sell a variety of training outfits.

Ensure that you do not drop the weights or dumbells on the ground when working out.

Place you mobile phone on vibrate mode if you can’t do without your phone.

Use it outside the fitness club if required.

Many members are serious about their workout routines and so they should be.

Stay focused for the hour or two that you in the gym and be considerate to other members. After you have trained in a few gyms you will appreciate proper gym etiquette and so will the gym owner.

It is further advisable to get a medical examination. By testing your cholesterol, liver enzyme and blood pressure, it will determine how healthy you are. A nutritionist may prescribe a healthy eating routine.

Generally, after a great workout you will feel healthy and refreshed.

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Kids club opens in Patong Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

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here’s only so long you can stay in the air-conditioned cafes of Patong, with armfuls of shopping bags and equal numbers of kids, before you will be asked to leave. But where to go?

Well, starting from last week, parents now have The Kids Club

by St James Properties as an option to take their children.

Situated on the entire second floor of the Patong Promenade, the playground contains old favourites like slides and ball pools, alongside some new, modern games like ball-firing guns (perfectly safe) and a variety of tricks and contraptions scattered throughout to keep the kids entertained all day long.

Speaking to The Phuket News, owner

Esa Huovila sits on the slide at The Kids Club by St James Properties in Patong Promenade. of the playground Esa Huovila said, “My wife and I got this idea from travelling around Bangkok and Singapore

and many other places.

“As parents ourselves, we noticed that these kids playgrounds were quite

common in department stores and places like that. There was nothing really like this in Phuket, so we decided to open one.”

Admission for The Kids Club by St James Properties is B50 for adults, B100 for babies under one year old, and B200 for children over one year old.

“Admission is valid for the whole day,” explains Mr Huovila, “a stamp will be issued for the whole day, meaning people can just come and go.”

There are also lockers where visitors can drop off their bags, as well as nappy changing facilities. “We’re also going to have a cafe here as well, and wi-fi facilities throughout, so that parents can have a coffee or cupcake while waiting for their kids to finish playing.”

The Kids Club by St James Properties is open seven days a week, from 10am to 7pm.

For more information on Patong Promendae, visit patongpromenade.com

Briton records Tsunami Day for PHBGTU charity song on my guitar, and very sore finger tips, I finally managed to lay the tracks and a vocal down.

Some songs are just like this and some take weeks, months or sometimes even years to write.

Any songwriter will understand this. Not saying that I am one.

I just try.

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he Phuket News sits down with Briton Mark Hopkins to find out more about his song ‘Tsunami Day’, a song he’s releasing to help The Phuket Has Been Good To Us Foundation.

What inspired you to write the song?

Unfortunately, the inspiration came from my own personal experiences while I was living in Patong back in 2004 when the Tsunami hit.

One of the lyrics in the song mentions my landlady knocking on my door. As it was Boxing Day, the previous night had been a rather excessive outing and I did not get back until 5am. I could not really write in the song what she really said to me or what I replied back.

I remember her crazily knocking on my door shouting, “Mark,

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Mark Hopkins in the studio. you die, big wave.” I pulled the pillow over my head and shouted back a few pleasantries. It took a few minutes to all sink in.

As far as the song itself, I was sat in my bedroom, I picked up the guitar, a tune swirled around my mind and the lyrics blossomed with ease from there. It simply all clicked into place.

I had a small Tascam 4 track recording studio back then, so after around 20 tries to record the

What has happened in the interim – why are you now releasing it?

I had been trying to record the ‘Tsunami Day’ song for a few years now. When I left the UK in late 2011, I carried this demo recording on my memory stick for two or more years around Thailand, China and Malaysia in the hope that some day I would be able to record it.

I believe the production of the song was rather unique, how did it all come together?

Well, in truth I returned to Phuket to work, and as soon as I arrived the job fell through. So I was ba-

sically stuck with absolutely no money and no job at the time, so I had no way of achieving my goal.

Saying this, I always believe there’s a way, so what I did was I simply came up with the idea to attract sponsors in return for hopefully good marketing and advertising. This would not cost me anything as one of my many jobs is email marketing.

So I then set up the email, sent out the email request to a few hundred companies on Phuket and crossed my fingers, toes and what ever else I could find.

Obviously the recipients of the mail out did not know me, and the email could have basically been from anyone, so I was not expecting many replies or offers, if any.

It ending up with there being just enough sponsors to pay for the four session musicians, the practice studio, the recording studio, the set up of the ‘Tsunami Day’ website and a few taxis and odds and ends.

In-between the recording I

also contacted the British International School Phuket’s Head of Arts Neill Thacker, asking if the school’s choir would be interested in doing the backing vocals on the song, and Neill kindly agreed.

I also contacted the Phuket Has Been Good To Us charity, and with the help of Tina Hall we worked out that all donations, be it from the ‘Tsunami Day’ song download or from cash donations, would go directly towards introducing music and the arts to the orphans at the ‘Coconut Club’ in Kamala.

After six weeks or so, and five visits to the studio, the song was completed and ready for release on November 15, 2013.

For more information on ‘Tsunami Day’, visit tsunamiday.com or go to the PHBGTU website: phukethasbeengoodtous.org Mark Hopkins would like to thank Oriental Living, Phuket Hash House Harriers, Tropical Properties, Mark Bates, and Phuket Wake Park.

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Top left, Baan Vijitt, at the southern end of Chalong Bay; and right, rock lobster satay.

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aan Vijitt is the signature restaurant of the sprawling Vijitt Resort Phuket and is set at the foot of its sloping grounds, right where the resort meets the sea. Part of the fun in dining here is to take a bumpy ride on a resort buggy from reception down the hill to the restaurant through the leafy grounds past the many exotic tropical plants and fruit trees (Vijitt was an orchard in its past life).

It would take a botanical boffin to be able to identify each and every one of these species as they number over 300 different strains. It’s even more fun to stroll down but better to take a buggy back up, for obvious reasons. This restaurant has a history: it was the

erstwhile weekend home of the landowners and is over 50 years old – not particularly old by western standards but pretty ancient for a beachside building in the all-ravaging tropics.

As dusk settles and the restaurant’s soft lighting comes up, Baan Vijitt becomes the very essence of serenity, with traditional Thai music softly jingling and jangling in the background, cicadas chirping in the trees, and the incessant sound of running fountain water tinkling away in the garden. This is the southern end of Chalong Bay, both figuratively and physically miles away from the madness of a certain west-coast town on the island, and all the better for it. Fan-cooled, Baan Vijitt keeps its doors and windows open so that diners can ‘feel’ the night outside even when sitting in the restaurant’s interior.

The restaurant’s décor is nothing fancy but nevertheless it is interesting to take in photos of old Phuket on the walls, to stroll through the spacious rooms and imagine domestic life here all those years ago. There’s a central stairway, absolutely perfect for a “Frankly my dear I don’t give a damn” moment (in case you’re hankering after one) and there’s no doubt about it: this is one scenic spot with views out to Koh Lone and even when the tide is out there’s lots to see, with several ladies out on the mud flats potting crabs with the help of their illuminated headgear.

Baan Vijitt’s stated mission is to introduce diners to a genuine Thai

experience and as Thai people do not generally eat in separate courses this means that the food keeps coming until your table can seem pretty full.

Ours wasn’t exactly groaning under the weight but we did manage to nibble our way through a pretty impressive array of dishes including rock lobster satay with a host of trimmings, deepfried minced chicken in a golden pastry ‘bag’, delicious spring rolls, deep-fried vegetables (again in a golden bag), and later a phad thai and a spanking-fresh ‘geng kiew waan poo nim’ – a soft shell crab green curry that was pretty sensational.

This was all accompanied by a suitably chilled bottle of Australian Sunny Cliff happy juice from the extensive list, containing a fair selection of both old and new world labels.

To sum up: Baan Vijitt is a gem and is similar in concept to Raya Restaurant downtown and Panwa House – both recommended period restaurants.

Its setting, décor, dishes, and service are all a delight to experience and, while it doesn’t come cheap due to added tax and VAT, it really is a night to remember dining here, especially if visiting on a full moon evening when the moon creeps up over Koh Lone and sheds its silvery rays over Chalong Bay: magical.

Baan Vijitt, The Vijitt Resort Phuket, Rawai. Open daily 6pm-11pm, closed Fridays. 076-363-600. vijittresort.com

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INDIAN

SEAFOOD

Bodega & Grill

Irish Times

Navrang Mahal

Trisara Seafood

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

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

Dinner 7pm-10.30pm. Trisara, 076 310 100.

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

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

Ceramic Kitchen Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

ITALIAN

RE KÁ TA Beach Club

Acqua

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

Reservations recommended. momtriphuket .com; 076 333 568

Enjoy a unique dining and shopping experience at Ceramic Kitchen. We offer a wide range of beverages as well as the chance to shop for ceramic after your lunch or dinner, while every Sunday we do a traditional roast all day. We’re also experts for special events, wedding ceremonies, staff parties, birthday parties and more.

185/5 Moo 7, Srisoonthorn Rd., T. Srisoonthorn, Thalang district. 076 272151-2, 082 153 3163

FRENCH

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

The beachfront restaurant off­ers modern innovative cuisine with a strong focus on seafood.

In the evening RE KÁ TA transforms with Kata’s magical sunsets and cool sounds along with the delicious drinks and tapas, right on the beach.

Open daily 6.30am-11pm; Kata Beach (next to Boathouse); info@rekataphuket.com, rekata phuket.com, 076 330 421

Baan Kalim Restaurant & Seafood KEE Sky Lounge

DaVinci

La Boucherie

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

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

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

Panache Restaurant

Diavolo

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

THAI Baan Aroi Restaurant

Breeze Restaurant

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

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

The Bistro Restaurant

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

JAPANESE Talung Thai

Tre by Double Pool Villas

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

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

Tamarind Restaurant

Find all the Italian traditions in one location, and savor and experience the real Mama style dishes serving only the traditional taste of Italia.

The Bistro is at Impiana Resort Patong Phuket.

Happy Hours 50 per cent off for selected beverages, soft drinks, juices from 3pm-5pm & 10pm11pm daily. Open 3pm-12am. Impiana Resort Patong Phuket, Patong Beach, 076 340 138.

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

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

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Be inspired at the Sheraton Krabi HOTEL REVIEW

From grand and exclusive to intimate and sweet – whatever you have in mind, let the staff set up a memorable place on the secluded beach overlooking the Andaman Sea, decorated with flowers and candles for a captivating romantic atmosphere under the stars

From top: The infinity pool at the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort; the lush interior of one of the premium sea facing studio suites.

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heraton Krabi Beach Resort is situated on 16 acres of exotic landscape next to the pristine and unspoiled 1.8km long Klong Muong beach.

The 240 spacious and comfortable guest rooms and 12 suites – all featuring the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper bed – feature modern amenities in Thai contemporary design, influenced with tropical décor and private terrace or balcony.

All suites provide Sheraton Club lounge access, which features refreshments throughout the day, cocktail hours, dedicated lounge staff, and complimentary high speed internet access in designated areas.

The resort offers a wide range of dining options, featuring cuisine from around the world.

Its signature restaurant, Gecko’s, is a stunning all-day dining restaurant featuring western and Pan-Asian cuisine with an extensive a la carte menu; while Mangosteen’s restaurant provides all day dining with international fare.

You can also experience the delights of authentic Indian and Royal Thai cuisine, with all their variety, tastes, and traditions, at the resort’s beachfront restaurant, Malati. With a wealth of knowledge and experience gained from working around the world, their chefs will ensure every meal is a memorable culinary experience.

From grand and exclusive to intimate and sweet – whatever you have in mind, let the staff set up a memorable place on the secluded beach overlooking the Andaman Sea, decorated with flowers and candles for a captivating romantic atmosphere under the stars.

The ‘Just for You’ package is a perfect way to celebrate birthdays, engagements, honeymoons, anniversaries, and even just a surprise!

Escape the limits of time and immerse yourself in one of the Mandara Spa’s exquisitely packaged recipes for relaxation. Whether the occasion merits a celebration of love or friendship, enjoy the luxury of a side-byside treatment in one of their spa suites.

For the active holidaymakers, the resort has the fully equipped, 24-hour Sheraton Fitness Center, as well as tennis courts, table tennis, bicycles, and a full

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array of non-motorised water sports equipment.

To keep the kids busy they have the Sheraton Kids’ Club, which provides a wide range of edu-tainment and creative programmes, including batik, rocket and balloon making.

A large beachfront location, verdant tropical gardens, breathtaking views and flexible meeting space are just a few reasons to host your next event at the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort.

Their spacious marquee by the beach provides an alternative venue for large events, taking full advantage of the resort’s natural appeal and beautiful surroundings – the lawn by the pool area and the beachside gardens are also

ideal for private functions.

Experience a high standard of impeccable service with the warmth of Thai hospitality at Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort. Be inspired.

For more information or to make reservations, call 075-628-000, email sheraton.krabi@sheraton.com or visit sheratonkrabi.com

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Just Dance 2014 GAME REVIEW J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

Drones to deliver to your front door

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he world’s largest online retail store, Amazon has revealed its plans to deliver packages using small drones that can reach customers in only 30 minutes.

Though the technology is still a few years away, the octocopters, as they are called, will be fully-automatic, completely electric, and can carry up to 2.5 kg which makes up over 85 per cent of the items sold by the retail giant.

“I know this looks like science fiction, [but] it’s not,” said Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos in a segment on 60 Minutes, an American TV show.

The company’s research and development department are still testing the capabilities of the drones, which can deliver items to customers who live within

a 16 kilometre radius of a distribution centre.

“The hard part here is putting all the redundancy, all the reliability, all the systems [in the device] you need to say this thing can’t land on somebody’s head while they are walking around the neighborhood,” Bezos said.

Bezos is “optimistic” that Amazon Prime Air will be available to customers within four to five years.

The company is also actively working on safety testing and Federal Aviation Administration approvals.

Since the drone runs on electricity, it can drastically reduce the company’s carbon footprint as trucks will not be relied on so heavily for delivery.

“It will work, it will happen, and it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Bezos quipped.

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he ultimate party game has to have two things: accessibility and endless replay-ability.

Just Dance 2014 hits both of those notes in a fun, exciting way with easy to difficult moves and an online mode that can actually help you lose weight.

In the Xbox 360 version, the Kinect picks up your voice – gamers who choose to sing while they dance get more “mojo” points and unlock more songs.

I n Sweat Mode, users can pick from 10, 20, and 40 minute mash-ups that get the heart rate going. A calorie counter on the screen helps you keep track as you sweat the weight off.

Because the game is not skill-based, the mu ltiplayer on l ine mode becomes much

more of a social experience with a competitive edge that will bring gamers back for more.

While Just Dance 2014 is accessible to rookie dancers, the Extreme Mode is no joke and can have your legs tied in knots if you are not careful.

Masters of previous hit dance games, like Dance Dance Revolution, StepMania and Go Dance will still find themselves spending hours trying to master this version.

All in all, this is a perfect game to have a laugh, break a sweat, and pass the time. Like it says on the box, just dance!

Which game would you like us to review? Let us know at editor2@classactmedia.co.th.

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IN BRIEF Franchise continues despite Walker’s death

Carrie

The bloody truth FILM REVIEW J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

Though bullying still exists, it just doesn’t seem likely that someone would take the time and effort to fill a bucket of pig’s blood, get their boyfriend to ask a girl out, and rig an entire prom election just for the sheer “enjoyment” of embarrassing said (pretty) girl

Starring: Chloe Grace Moretz, Julianne Moore, Judy Greer, and Portia Doubleday Director: Kimberly Peirce Running time: 99 minutes

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spent the entire time watching Carrie thinking: ‘This film should never have been remade.’

Let’s backtrack to 1976, and the release of Brian de Palma’s classic story of a shy, sheltered, and bullied girl who discovers she has telekinetic powers – only to use them for evil once she is pushed too far.

The film was gritty yet simplistic, and immensely scary to audiences precisely because it felt so real, much of it attributed to the performances of its lead actresses – Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie.

Spacek’s unconventional look gave Carrie a presence that was not only uneasy but hard to watch, while Laurie’s portrayal of her abusive mother was terrifying, and left audiences cheering when she meets her grisly demise.

In this version, we are given a mixed bag with Chloe Grace ‘Kick-Ass’ Moretz as Carrie and Julianne Moore as her overbearing mother.

To be fair, Moore’s take on a hyper-religious, psychotic parent is every bit as good as Laurie’s, and, though it is embarrassing to admit, her performance will leave any grown man shaking in his boots.

The same cannot be said about Chloe Grace Moretz, though for an ironic reason.

In terms of acting ability, Moretz does well in the role, but is clearly too beautiful and graceful to have audiences believing she would ever be bullied at high school, and certainly not to the vicious extent of Carrie.

Moretz also looks as though she’s actually having fun, as certain moments give off an XMen type of feel once she discovers her ‘super’ powers.

We are left questioning whether she will use her abilities for good or evil, a change of pace from the original in which Spacek seemed uneasy about ever using her discovered abilities.

Perhaps it’s the current climate that also drags the film down. So much has changed since 1976, that the bullying the title charac-

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According to several reports, producers of the Fast & Furious 7 film are planning to go ahead with the second phase of production despite the death of lead actor Paul Walker last week.

A majority of Walker’s scenes were already shot when production of the film was postponed for holiday break in November and was set to resume in Abu Dhabi in January. The film was planned for a July 2014 release date.

Walker died last week when a car his friend was driving hit a tree and burst into flames after leaving a charity function.

Apatow and Schumer team up for Train Wreck

Comedy director Judd Apatow has found his next project in comedienne Amy Schumer’s script, Train Wreck.

Schumer, a rising star in the American comedy scene, is set to star in the film as well which will most likely also feature Apatow’s wife Leslie Mann. Apatow is currently casting several roles for the film with a probable 2015 release date on the horizon.

Hardcore version for Shades of Grey movie adaptation?

ter experiences just doesn’t seem believable in 2013. We now have anti-bullying campaigns, tolerance towards gay and transgender people, and a world connected through the internet.

Though bullying still exists, it just doesn’t seem likely that someone would take the time and effort to fill a bucket of pig’s blood, get their boyfriend to ask a girl out, and rig an entire prom election just for the sheer “enjoyment” of embarrassing said (pretty) girl.

The source material for both movies is of course the 1974 Stephen King novel, which had so much more carnage that the first film was unable to bring to the big screen due to budgetary restraints.

This second time round, with a bigger budget, director Kimberly Peirce added those ‘missing’ scenes, but they don’t bring anything new to the story apart from a raft of special effects.

It may be unfair to be constantly comparing, but a remake of such an iconic film as Carrie (just like the completely unnecessary recent Superman and Spider-Man reboots), means audiences – and critics – will be nitpicky about everything.

And, given a choice, I’d rather re-watch the 1976 version every time.

Producers for the upcoming film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey are planning to make two versions: one for mainstream audiences and another with more explicit content Ideally, producers say the mainstream version would be rated R while a raunchy version with rape and drug scenes would be rated NC-17.

The story follows virginal college student Anastasia Steele as she explores her sexuality with her sadomasochist billionaire boss, Christian Grey.

The film is currently in production in Vancouver, Canada

US BOX OFFICE TOP 10 Film

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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

$74.5M

$296M

2

Frozen

$66.7M

$93M

3

Thor: The Dark World

$11.1M

$187M

4

The Best Man Holiday

$8.49M

$63.4M

5

Homefront

$6.97M

$9.79M

6

Delivery Man

$6.93M

$19.5M

7

The Book Thief

$4.85M

$7.86M

8

Black Nativity

$3.88M

$5M

9

Philomena

$3.79M

$4.75M

10 Last Vegas

$2.79M

$58.7M

SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) Carrie (E) Grown Ups (E) The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (E) OMG Khun Pee Chuay (T) Ruam Phon Khon Look Tung Nguen Laan (T) Thor: The Dark World (E)

Weekend gross

12:50, 15:00, 17:10, 19:20, 21:35 17:15 11:50, 13:00, 16:00, 19:00, 21:30 12:20, 14:40, 17:00, 19:25, 21:45 12:10, 14:30, 16:50, 19:10, 21:55 14:50, 19:30, 22:00

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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Bangkok to host 808 festival Anchoring the beat-fest is US music producer, DJ and all-round party guy Steve Aoki.

No stranger to Thai dance floors, the original party-starter has passed through the Thai capital many times on his relentless global touring circuit

Top right, US music producer Steve Aoki will perform on December 9. Photo: JalilArfaoui

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G Productions and Retox Sessions, a prominent Bangkok house music promoter, and Contango are proud to announce the 808 Festival, a supercharged international beat buffet that is set to rock Bangkok on December 9 at Bitec Bangna.

Anchoring the beat-fest is US music producer, DJ and all-round party guy Steve Aoki. No stranger to Thai dance floors, the original party-starter has passed through the Thai capital many times on his relentless global touring circuit.

Famous for his party-participation DJing style, he has worked with the big names of the current era including peers Tiesto, Afrojack and many others through his Dim Mak Records label.

On top of his growing list of accolades is eighth place on DJ Mag’s world poll for 2013.

He has also headlined some of the best international festivals this year such as Tomorrowland, Ultra and Global Gathering.

Dropping the big beats alongside Aoki will be Dutch duo Bingo Players, known for their chart-topping single ‘Get Up (Rattle)’.

Also with an epic touring schedule, Bingo Players have over 30 worldwide music festivals under their belts including Tomorrowland, Stereosonic, Ultra, Electric Zoo and a primetime slot at Electric Daisy Carnival: Vegas.

Not to be left out of the mix, Bassjackers – aka Marlon Flohr and Ralph van Hilst – will chime in their infectious grooves to get you moving. The duo of talent quickly rose to fame

with ‘Beat Cut’ and dance floor bomb ‘Mush Mush’, which got picked up by Tiesto.

This year has also seen them put up big tracks ‘Crackin’, ‘Zing’ and ‘Raise Those Hands’ in collaboration with fellow Dutchman R3hab.

Rounding out the international line-up is the Amsterdam-based Chuckie, who has risen to fame with chart toppers such as ‘Let The Bass Kick’ and ‘Aftershock’, in which he spreads the Chuckie flavour with his explosive beats, surprise FXs and adulated climaxes.

Local support on the night will come from home-grown DJ duo SuperrZaaap, Lingdum, Skinny Mark and Zuper L.

808 Festival will be held on December 9 from 7pm onwards at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Bitec, 88 Bang Na-Trat Road Km 1, Bangna, www.bitec.co.th, 02-749-3939).

Limited early bird tickets are B1,100, preevent tickets are at B1,350 and B1,700 for limited VIP tickets, available at either amiando. com/808festival or thaiticketmajor.com (also call 02-262-3456). Tickets will also be available at the entrance on the day of the event.

Attendees must be at least 17 years old with proper identification. There will be an alcohol free area for those who are under the legal drinking age.

The Phuket News is a sponsor of this event.

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FRENCH FLAIR The second Phuket French Fair was held on November 29 and 30, and December 1 at Jungceylon Patong. Objectives of the fair included promoting French brands; the management and knowhow of French entrepreneurs; and developing the reputation and creativity of the ‘French Touch’.

PARTY ON, PEOPLE Gossip Boutiq Supper Club on Bangla Road in Patong celebrated its grand opening with a massive party held on Friday night (November 29).

BABES DO BATTLE There was a great turnout for the final round of the Battle of the Babes competition, held on two days (November 30 and December 1) at the Novotel Phuket Vintage Park Resort and Hollywood Discotheque in Patong, respectively. @thephuketnews

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PAVILIONS ESTATE LAUNCH

Thomas, Archara, Pavilions owner Gordon Oldham and Angkana.

Class Act Media General Manager Jason Beavan and Pavilions General Manager Jean Christophe Nager.

The Pavilions’ new development, Pavilions Estate, above Layan Beach, was officially launched on Monday (December 2) with a site tour and cocktail party. The development, already fully funded and under construction, with a target completion date around July 2015, will consist of nine large villas and three blocks of apartments, each three floors high, for a total of 33 units, including three penthouses.

Julie Andersen and architect, project manager and effectively main contractor Mark Tanner.

GRAND OPENING OZone Condotel Kata Beach celebrated its grand opening on November 30 with a special afternoon event at the property.

BLUE PARTY FUN Andaman Cruises again hosted the ever-popular Blue Party, held at Ao Po Grand Marina on Saturday evening (November 30), where guests partied on the impressive boats on show.

Nichole, Nam and John “Lucky” Micchia from Island Curtains.

From left, supermodel Pornvadee Pongsatit; Twinpalms Group Executive Manager Somjai Tungkoo; Founder of R U Ladies and TV host Autthapol Preechanatthageid; actress Sarah Saisakulset; and CEO of Phuket Mermaids and Models Mark Kingpayom. thephuketnews

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Sylvain Fourriere, the Vice Ambassador of the French Embassy in Thailand, speaks to the crowd.

Third from left, Pierre Blondel from the French Consulate; fourth from left, Claire Camdessus; fifth from left, Claude de Crissey, French Honorary Consul for Phuket; third from right, Sylvain Fourriere, the Vice Ambassador of the French Embassy in Thailand; and Phuket’s Vice Commander Police, Mr Sanet, second from right.

FRENCH VISIT TO PHUKET Sylvain Fourriere, the Bangkok-based Vice Ambassador of the French Embassy in Thailand visited Phuket last week and attended a range of events locally. Photos: Panya Hongthong

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Siam Niramit celebrated its second year anniversary with a special media night on November 30. Around 150 media reps from 30 companies attended.

THANKSGIVING FEAST Ken Miller, general manager of CC’s Hideaway, and kitchen staff helped create a delicious Thanksgiving Day spread at the popular hotel in Karon. Photo: Jeff Sainlar

SINGING FOR HAIYAN On November 28, the Filipino staff from HeadStart International School Phuket performed their national anthem as well as a traditional song to raise money for the victims of the Haiyan typhoon. Students had the option of paying B100 to dress casual on a uniform day.

In total the school was able to raise B51,120 that was donated directly to the Red Cross.

CHRISTMAS CHEER Central Festival Phuket has lit up what it claims is the tallest Christmas tree in Thailand. The new tree – soaring 20 metres into the air – is decked out with blue fairy lights, to match with the mall’s “Blue Forest” theme for its ninth anniversary party, which will take place on December 7 and 8. @thephuketnews

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 6

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 7

Casino Royale night at Aleenta BIS Christmas Fair BISP PTA Christmas Fair 2013 is just around the corner! This fun festive event for the whole family will be held at BISP on Friday 6th December 2013, 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Free entry, enjoy Santa’s Grotto, kids’ games, BISP student music/dance entertainment, trapeze performances, plenty of delicious eating & Christmas shopping, lucky draw, magic shows and more... More info contact events@bisphuket.ac.th.

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

Life is brighter on the other side of the bridge, Come and join us for our fourth fundraising annual event, that will take place at THE EDGE, Aleenta’s newly renovated Beach Restaurant and Lounge. With a “Casino Royale” theme, this year will again set new heights in the Phuket nightlife. Guests will have the chance to play classic casino games. Professional dealers will be flown in for the occasion. All proceedings will go to the foundation and the guests will not win money but other desirable prices such as free hotel nights at SLH hotels worldwide. A silent auction will run all night and more surprises will be revealed on the night. PJae Stanley Band and DJ Ben Jay will entertain the crowd until late. Entrance 1,500 net per person including Drinks and Food all night. Casino Chips form 1,000 net Dress code: Elegant Beach Cocktail, Start at 19:00, on 7th December,2013. RSVP: help@purebluefoundation.com.

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Santa’s Grotto, Clowns & Balloons, Magic Shows, Cookie Decorating, Face Painting and a host of fabulous prizes to be won, All table fees will benefit The Good Shepherd’s mission of Helping All Those In Need in particular to the running of the children’s learning centres, lease contact Mei-Mei for more information; 090 708 6351 or meimoore@yahoo.com.

Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Starting from Saturday October 26 and continuing through the year, Num Noi Singpatong, the head trainer and owner of Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Gym in Patong Beach, will be launching an elite fight series in Patong Boxing Stadium (Sai Nam Yen).

Visit the official website at www.patong boxingstadium.com.

Indian Curry Night on Fridays Come to Navrang Mahal in Karon Sea Sands Resort & Spa for an authentic Indian Feast every Friday in Karon Beach.

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

SAT DEC 7 - SUN DEC 8

The Good Shepherd Merchandise Shop Open 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 DECEMBER 8

Sunday Brunch at Sails, Hilton

Life Home Project Life Home Project invites you to support and participate in “Charity Golf Event” on Sat, Dec 7, 2013, at Blue Canyon Country Club-Lakes Course, Start at 10 am.Tournament entry&Gala Dinner 1,500B, Gala dinner (non golfers) from 6 pm. 1,000B, All funds raised will go towards HIV/AIDS affected children. More info please contact billy3balls1@gmail.com, Tel.086 282 9672.

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

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.

Penang Dragon Boat 2013 The Phuket Dragons will again enter teams in the Regatta held at Teluk Bahang Dam, Batu Ferringh in north Penang. The event is held under the auspices of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). This Regatta attracts teams from around the world. Phuket Dragons Dragonboat Club is certainly the only team representing Phuket to compete in this prestigious event. If you are interested to join the team, they now train 3 times a week, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Visit phuketdragonboatclub. com or call Jon on 08749836630 or Инфо на русском тел 0811881596 for details. Be sure of a warm welcome!

Christmas Market On behalf of The Good Shepherd Phuket Christmas Market organizing committee, we are pleased to invite you to participate as a vendor in our 3rd annual Christmas Market, taking place in and around the Plaza del Mar Courtyard, Vendor tables are available for a 500 baht donation (per table) and reservations are required as space is limited, This year promises to be a further improved event with better market visibility and layout. Entertainment include

Beach Volleyball Day with BISP The event is open to children aged 11+ and adults, and no experience is necessary!

Sign up is from 1-2pm, with the tournament taking place from 2.30pm. Sign up as an individual or as team of six (mixed teams of students and adults). Children under 11 can join ‘Football Fun Activities’. The event will also feature a special BBQ buffet – priced at just 590 baht ++ per person (kids eat half price). xanabeachclub.com.

Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach Lunch or dinner served from 2pm. Your choice of either roast beef, chicken, loin of pork or leg of lamb served with roast and boiled potatoes, three fresh vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Only B320 per person which includes a free glass of house red or white. Opposite Centara Karon Resort. See otools-phuket.com. thephuketnews

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RBFC Thailand 2014 Classic Sport Fishing Tournament Offshore The Similan Islands

25 th

27 th February 2014

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

Huge cash and other prizes to be won!!

57 hours of non -stop fishing!

Huge media coverage!

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

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

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

SUNDAY DECEMBER 8

Sunday Poolside BBQ at Westin Indulge in a lavish BBQ buffet with a variety of meats and seafood, live cooking stations, your favourite Italian dishes, and scrumptious desserts. Every Sunday through November, 12 – 3pm at Prego by the Beach, The Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa, Phuket.

THB990++ per adult plus free access to Prego pool. THB495++ per child (7-12 years old). 076 335 600 or westinsiraybay.com.

shucked Oysters, Wagyu rump and Foie Gras. Meander from one live cooking station to the next, and don’t forget to leave room for cheese and dessert. With live Jazz music and a kids club, starting at B2,500++ per person including free flow of selected beverages. Advance bookings are highly recommended. Contact 076 372 400. fb-phuket@banyantree.com.

MONDAY DECEMBER 9

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

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

WEDNESDAY DEC 11

UPCOMING EVENTS TUESDAY DECEMBER 31

Wednesday Ribs 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 5pm6.30pm (Happy hour) B750 net. Sorry, you must take away. Make a reservation or book your ribs with events@salaphuket. com, no phone calls please.

New Year’ Eve Gala Dinner We invite you to experience a very special evening to celebrate the last day of the year with the wonderful sound of our live band and DJ. A gala buffet featuring fresh seafood on ice, live cooking stations and an array of Thai and international favourites will culminate in a spectacular fireworks show as the new year begins. THB 7,000++ per person (THB 8,239 net), THB 3,500++ per child aged 4-12 (THB 4,119.50 net). Please call 076-360600, ext 2470.

EVERY DAY Sunday Brunch at Thanyapura Sunday Brunch at Thanyapura 11.3014.30 Get Free Day Pass and Free 1 Hour Tennis Court Enjoy Sports Club facilities and group classes. High quality imported Oysters,Lobsters, Grilled Seafood, Wagyu beef and a sumptuous choice of homemade desserts. Buffet with free flow nonalcohol drinks Adult THB 1,800*/Child THB 900* Buffet with free flow selected beverages THB 2,150*/person Call: 076-336000

808 Festival 808 Festival will be held on Monday December 9th, 2013 from 7.00 pm. to 3.00 am. at BITEC Exhibition Hall, Ticket Price: Early Bird 1,100 THB/Advance 1,200 THB/ At Door 1,500 THB, VIP: Advance 1,700 THB/At Door 1,900 THB, Contact Khun Arsit Prachaseri, arsit@retoxsessions.com, 084-995-9559.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 10

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

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Live Jazz Trio at Mom Tri's

Phuket Wake Park

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.

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.

Half Chicken Spit Roast

BBQ Ribs All You Can Eat

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.

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

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This week in history

GOT YOUR ISLAND VIEW NUMBER

December 6, 1240

Mongol invaders take Kiev as part of their invasion of what is now Russia.

80 million

■■ December 7, 1941

Without warning, Japan attacks Pearl Harbour, bringing the US into World War II.

Number of likes Rihanna has on Facebook - more than anyone else.

■■ December 8, 1980

B9 million

Former Beatle John Lennon is assassinated in New York by a deranged fan, Mark Chapman.

■■ December 9, 1960

Amount of revenue Apple makes – every minute.

The world’s longest-running soap opera, Coronation Street, debuts on TV in the UK.

350

■■ December 10, 1932

Thailand adopts a constitution, bringing to an end the absolute monarchy.

Slices of pizza sold in the USA every second.

24:1

Ratio of number of galaxies to the number of people alive on earth.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2013

■■ December 11, 1282

Llewelyn, last native prince of Wales, is killed following a battle with the English.

■■ December 12, 1941

While tourism business in Phuket is almost all on the west coast, the island’s traditional fishing industry is mostly At a high-level meeting in the based on the more sheltered east coast, where boats can be moored inland, protected from stormy weather. The boats Reichskanzlei, Adolf Hitler in this scene were photographed near the mouth of Klong Mudong, close to Khao Kad. Photo: Natasuang Busaranon announces plans to exterminate Got a Phuket photo to share? Email it with caption to editor@classactmedia.co.th

all Jews in Germany and countries it occupies.

Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

SUDOKU

60. Carbon monoxide’s lack 61. Like Brutus 63. Last call?

64. Microprocessor type 65. Ecru 66. Open, as an envelope 67. Army member 68. Pioneer in Surrealism

evergreen 23. Kind of rule 24. Bygone polit. cause 25. Blackguard 27. “Yeah” 28. Drone, e.g.

31. Guitar brand 32. Compass reading 34. 2, on an ATM 36. Playing marble 37. Laggard Down 38. TV monitor?

1. Arnold or Jones 39. Density symbol 2. Brilliantly colored 40. It’s made in Japan fish 43. Darts 3. Kashmir clan 4. Shines 44. Posterior 5. Test 45. Marine mollusks 6. Month before 46. Dryness Nisan 48. Some nerve 7. Net-surfer’s stop 51. The “U” in UHF 8. Burgoos, e.g.

53. Astern 9. Places to sit 10. Flourished 54. Weeper of myth 11. Magical Mr. Clean 56. Actress Gray product?

57. Certain protest 12. Whining ones 58. Beef buy 14. Like a rainbow 59. Udders 17. Medicinal amt.

20. Mediterranean 62. Collector’s goal

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. Nakhon Sri Thammarat; 2. To be played quickly and cheerfully; 3. They are all volcanoes that erupted this year; 4. Plasma; 5. Shellfish.

1. Which modern Thai city was the capital of the Kingdom of Ligor?

2. In music, what does allegro mean?

3. What do Merapi, Gorely and Sinabung have in common?

4. Solid, liquid, gas and...?

5. From what was the dye Tyrian purple obtained?

Answers at the foot of the page.

Across 1. Island nation east of Fiji 6. Stubborn one 9. Aerobic bit 13. Milky gems 14. Mine entrance 15. Drive-___ 16. Justice 18. Viva-voce 19. Needs to tighten a bolt?

21. Use a keyboard 22. Food tray 23. “___ Christianity” (Lewis title) 26. Confer knighthood 29. Facebook members 30. ___ Bowl 33. Try, as a case 35. Pests in the steeple?

41. Bridges of Los Angeles County 42. Woman’s hat 43. Highlanders, e.g.

47. First name?

49. Symbol 50. Breath sweetener 52. Heave 55. In a baseball position?

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or investment close to international schools golf courses & all the Islands main facilities. Safe area with 8% rental yield easily achievable.Clean,modern & easy to maintain. Price : 7.9 MB. , Email : kez_turn@hotmail.com , Phone : 081 077 1765 .

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Must see! Great 4bd villa: Truly exceptional 4 bd villa on the 1900 sqm land, surrounded by jungle.

10x5 m pool must see! 10 min drive to Tanyapura and to Naithon Beach.

Great lovely home for large families!

12.5MB. 0840607050. info@molokophuket.com.

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2 B e d r o o m , L- r o o m a n d f u l l y equipped kitchen, 160 -212sqm.

Very high standard with a nice view.

Big balcony, swimming pool, gym.

Location: Kathu, 10 min. Patong Beach, 5 min. Phuket Town and all department stores and international hospitals. Rent Long term: B45,000 – B63,50 0 Buy: B8,50 0,0 0 0 – B11,500,000. Contact 086 268 7901 or send e-mail to: condophuket@ yahoo.com.

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.

Ocean Front Villa for Sale:

INCLUDE NOVOSTI PHUKETA PHUKET’S ONLY RUSSIAN NEWSPAPER (FREE TRANSLATION TO RUSSIAN) B1,699+VAT.

Luxury Condo Rent / Sale:

Serenity near the Beach,Chumpon: 210 sq.M contemporary 2 story house,pool.400 M. to ThungWualen.Situated in a green belt of jungle,palm plantations,10 mins walk to the beach No traf fic jams.Chanote title.Total 2648 sq.M., Email : chitsamon@hotmail.com , Phone : 083- 391 4405.

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.

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.

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

FOR SALE 2 VILLAS WITH THIS VIEW Situated at Ao Por, 2 modern contemporary villas. Infinity pool, 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, study, large living area, terrace and covered parking for 2 cars. Priced from 24 MB. info@thecurvephuket.com, www.thecurvephuket.com Lease or sale, commercial building, intersection corner location, highly visible, developing area. call Dan 081 892 0960.

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

In Karon:

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

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

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

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

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

living space with stunning views. 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms + Study + large kitchen. Fully furnished.

Communal 40m pool 5 steps away.

Beach 15 steps! 091 876 2330.

Beautiful Karon Villa:

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.

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

081 893 2330.

Sea View Off Plan Condominiums: 65m2 Condominium. 1

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.

Luxury Villa in Chalong: Perfect 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.

Building 3 storey for sale:

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.

Nai Harn Baan Bua: When only

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Luxury Villa for Rent: Magnifi-

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

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).

Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home

cent 4 bedroom pool villa on the west coast of Phuket, above prestigious Kata Beach. Exceptional opulence throughout. Long & short term rental.

Enquiries on 087 283 8884 or 080 690 5248.

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

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

Patong Condo for sale:

Business for Sale: Located in

Freehold House for sale:

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

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

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

Outstanding investment Lanta: Outstanding investment op-

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.

New Condo Kathu For Sale/Rent: Sansiri D Condo

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.

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

2 Pool Villas next to PIA:

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.

Sales Down Payment Dcondo Mine: 7th floor. with

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rawai Seaview Condo for sale: Seaview condo, freehold, Land & House Park, Chalong: Villa for sale, 4 Bedrooms,

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 120sqm.

B7.8 million, fully furnished. For more pictures and information please contact: adrian_troy@yahoo.com

Guesthouse for Lease in Patong: 12 rooms, good location Nanai

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming

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.

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

kitchen/dining area, living room, 2 toilets/showers. Aircon in each b e d r o o m . W a t e r t a n k+ p u m p .

External covered area. Chanote title: 256 sqm Quiet developed village near Heroines Monument B3.2 million. Call 087 276 0529 .

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.

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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Property for Sale

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

golf course view mountain view land for sale. Near Mission Hills Golf course.

6 rai chanote title. B3 million per rai.

087 675 9555, email: pee_bang56@ hotmail.com.

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

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

only 500m from the main road.

Thepkrasattri, Heroines Monument.

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

Laguna / Layan. Luxur y pr ivate pool villas in secure development.

Available now. All beds ensuite.

Fully furnished. Rental programme available. B12-20 million. Contact owner: 085 549 7110.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

bedrooms all with ensuite on 1 rai of land. Big hall, office, maid’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.

Rawai Condo Sale/Rent:

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.

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

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Seaview Land For Sale: Land located right in the heart of Chalong with panorama view of Chalong pier.

Close to a number of sandy beaches; Naihan Rawai Kata and Karon.

Easy access to major depar tment stores. Surrounded by public facilities including education institutes and hospitals. You will benefit from a perfect location that's rapidly increasing in value. 3 rai and 1 Ngan with Chanote title. Call 087 278 7206, 089 215 5041 e -mail: kubesjoy@ hotmail.com.

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

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.

PAT O N G c o n d o s f o r sale: Beautiful, modern Condos/

Sales - House near By Pass:

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

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.

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

FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,700,000.

LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720.

EMAIL; thewhitehousekata@ gmail.com.

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.

House for sale near Loch Palm: Three bedroom pool villa

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

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

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.

Happy Home Apartment for sale: Nice apartment, fully

2 baths, large living and dining room, 4 X aircons, 2 X car ports and garage.

House 7 yrs 1 owner , well maintained with 135sqm living area. Land Chanote 92tw. 3.5MB 081 737 3116.

furnished at Rawai. The apar tment is set in a private compound with pool. It is located only 5 minutes from beach and convenient to Phuket Town. Only B15 million.

Tel: 081 893 2165 www.happyho meapartmentphuket.webiz.co.th.

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

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.

5km East from Heroines Monument.

Photos available. THB 4,5 mill. Contact Lin (+66) (0)81 8922419, linphuket@ gmail.com.

FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B3,400,000.

LEASEHOLD. INCLUDE FURNISHINGS. INFO: 081 788 8280.

EMAIL; thewhite housekata@ gmail.com.

(Manthana Zone) Land area = 440 sqm.

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

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

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.

Charming 4 Bed. House for Sale: Full privacy. Great for families.

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.

Land for Sale: 400m from Naiyang Beach. 3 Rai 1 Tarangwah.

6.5MB per Rai. Call 087 091 8331 or email chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail. com for more information.

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.

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.

New House for Sales:

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

320sqm fully furnished. 4 bathrooms, 12m long pool, 5 min. by car to PIA, situated between Naithon and Naiyang beaches.

Longterm rent B80,000 include maid and gardener ser vice.

Call 080 143 5294, email: alain terrat@hotmail.com.

Beach Land on Koh Yao Yai:

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.

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

Luxury Villa 3 Bedroom Pool for Rent: N ew villa

Beautiful home in Phuket 4.99MB: Spacious open plan home

3 Rai Chanote Mangosteen Land: Beautiful square land plot

Beachfront Building - Lanta:

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

2 Rai, Cherngtalay: 3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas:

Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with

House for Sale - Chalong:

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.

Budget Bungalows:

Two Bungalows in Chalong.2-3 bedrooms.Close to all amenities.

One has room for a pool,the other is like a rain forest. From only 2,300,000 Baht.Ph:0812704291.

Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.

Sea View Land for Sale: Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai.

Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com.

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 96MB. Contact K. Peerawat: 08 4 308 8484. Email: peerawat002@hot mail.co.th

Seaview Townhouse Patong: Bet ween the c it y and

the jungle at the northern edge of Patong. 70m alt. 10mn walk to the beach. 4 storey + 290 sqm, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 toilet.

4 aircon, partly furnished. Email: andamanhills@gmail.com.

Patong Tower for Sale:

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.

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

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House in Phuket Town / Samkong 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms

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

BVI status. POA. Ph 082 810 4184, phuketres@gmail.com

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

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

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

Donsak Beachfront Land 3 Rai: 67 metres absolute beach

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

FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE 2 BEDROOMS LUXE APARTMENT 135 SQM. PRICE B7,900,000.

LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720.

EMAIL; thewhitehouse kata@gmail.com.

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

Balinese Pool Villa:

FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,900,000.

LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720.

EMAIL; thewhitehousekata@gmail.com.

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

Nice. Only 17MB. Contact 089 727 5407, villa-sale-phuket.com.

Semi detached house with large 3 bedrooms , 3 bathrooms, large open living/dining area and entertainment deck outside.

Large western kitchen with all appliances . Great area very conveniently located 5 minutes from all amenities including both international hospitals, Central festival, International schools and the centre of town. Selling due to relocation.

Priced to sell at B4.3M including 4 air cons. and all modern style furniture. Nothing more to spend.

Contact (English): 084 768 0536 or (Thai): 085 888 0502.

Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview,

2 Bed/3 Bath, Built-In & Partial fur.

Private pool & jacuzzi, sala, 50 0 m.to beach Price 7.9 mil.Baht with Chanote title Tel.081 691 3029, E: kris. silanachai@yahoo.com.

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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.

Apartment on Golf Course:

Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apartment in Phuket Country Club. Golf view. 1 bed but easily converted to 2. Store, large Western kitchen and all furniture included. Ideal (holiday) home.

Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keith marshall747@gmail.com.

Reduced for Quick Sale: Allamanda (Laguna) Residences/Phuket Sale/Rent: Double your money in 5 years!: New Year special promotion: Studio in brand new, world class, eastcoast development. Never seen on Phuket; amazing luxury at real prices.

Call 080 882 1377, email: beachpro jects1@gmail.com.

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

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

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.

Condo At The Heights, Kata: Immaculate 2-bed foreignSea View Land for Sale:

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

Amazing 3 Bedroom Villa With Swimming Pool: Guarded Urgent 6.1 Rai Land for Sale: 6.1 rai (10,000sq metre). - 5

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.

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.

SeaView near Airport:

Beaut iful L and L aguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yellow

furnished house near Kajonkiet School. Secure area, Cul De Sac. Nic e gardens, t wo bathrooms.

B3.5M negotiable. Call 081 370 8114 (Thai) 087 889 3838 (Eng), email:davidgem98@hotmail.com.

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

Free Hold Condo For Sale:

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.

zoned, safe area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only 6.75 MB per rai.

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

Yamu. 2 x 0.75 Rai adjoining plots.

OrBorTor road access to quiet end of soi location. Sale direct from the owner.

B3.75 Million per rai negotiable. Call 081 087 9237.

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

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

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

Land for Sale Cherngtalay: Pool villa for sale or rent:

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:

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.

Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket

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.

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.

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.

Beaut iful Land Laguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yellow zoned, safe area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only B6.75 million per rai. Call 081 367 7683, chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

Land At Kathu For Sale: Only

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

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

For sale:

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.

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

Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom

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.

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

Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai

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

Kamala 3 bed pool villa reduced: Expat owner must sell, Beautiful home on 1 rai 1 ngan 66 sq.w. chanote 24.5 MB. Mountain views.

Best buy in Kamala. Tel: 086 269 5108 eng, 080 744 7625 thai, email: brown_m_ken@yahoo.com.au

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LUXURY 4 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: 32.5 M / Rent: 170,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www.silkwind.net/laguna.

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

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4 Rai & Home & Thai Co. 18 M B 4 R ai w 2 b,1b a h o m e

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

NS3G title. Next to Nat’l Park Layan, N Bang Tao Scenic Quiet 5 min to Cherng-Telay Walk to beach Prior permit for 6 villa develop Road, runoff culvert & tank built. 084 842 4581, PhuketHorseRescue@GMail.com

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.

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

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

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

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

Rawai Great Buying: Lovely

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

house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition.Distant sea views.4,995,000 Baht. 0812704291 or thailandmls@ gmail.com.

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

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

Phuket Country Club Condos: 3 Only Luxury Contemporary

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

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.

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.

Hill Land for Sale: Very nice loca-

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

Makes a good condo deal now. 1-bedroom, fully furnished, 67 sqm living area. Only B2.99 mil. Big swimming pool. Normal price B3.7 mil. Call 089 872 6895.

Email: jospeder@live.no.

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

Apartment for sale in Patong: Apartment for SALE in

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.

Patong Loft Condo:

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.

Waterfront Villa in Boatlagoon: Modern style spacious town-

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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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

BEST SEAVIEW LAND-EVER!

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.

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).

Chalong Beach Front Pool Villa: Chalong Beach Front Pool Villa For Sale/Rent,3 bed rooms,area 1 rai call siriporn 089-6499939, email: siri_phuket @changrunner.com.

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

2,200 Land, Nai Harn -B10.9 million for Sale: Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 metres.

Chanote. Contact 087 897 0501. aleksa@thai-evagroup.com

Sales - D Condo Mine:

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

7th Floor Suites (Hotel) Building For Sale Kata Beach Center 9 apar tments and a 300 sqm Penthouse on the roof plus fully equipped restaurant and pool with terrace are free of rent and now available.

Price total 38 million Baht (9.50.000.euro) include chanote and Thai company.

For serious interest email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com for RUSSIAN; Ms. Oxana Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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Modern Villa in Marina:

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

Superb 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.

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

Absolute Beach Front Land: Songkla district near new deep sea port. 4.5 Rai divided into 7 Chanote plots. Reluctant sale.

B4.9M the lot. Email: jmic chia@ yahoo.com or call 087 276 0529.

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New Club Opening in Phuket We are now seeking to fill in the following positions:

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

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.

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.

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?

Female Cook/ Homemaker Wanted:

Please send updated resume with photo to: clubrecruitmentpatongbeach@gmail.com

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 resort style surroundings. Must speak English. Send resume to bggvirgo@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.

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

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.

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

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

ENGLISH- SPEAKING THAI GIRL: Looking for a Thai

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

DMG Thailand is hiring:

Native English Teacher Need experienced preschool teacher, 10-14 children. Start immediately, Chalong, 40 hour a week. Send resume to phuketteacher@yahoo.com.

Project Coordinator needed: Design studio is looking for a creative and focused individual to join our expanding team. Responsible for keywording images, analyzing market t r e n ds,p l a nni n g p h oto g r a p hy shoots, and assisting in general office administration. Successful candidate will have an excellent command of English. *Contact: Jaey* photomor phic images@ gmail.com.

Personal Assistant Wanted: Tropical Properties

Art House is hiring - Marketing Executive, working at the booth in Central.

Thai female, good command of English. We pay basic salary + commission + bonus. Call Alexandr 089 594 6888, info@arthouse.asia.

Cosmetics company "Brilliant Smile" is looking for staff. Work at "Banana Walk" Patong and Central Festival.

G o o d En g l i s h w i t h c o m m u n i c a tion skills. Ages 25 - 40 years. Salary 15 - 35,000 THB. Training will be provided. Call 094 319 4637, brilliantsmilephuket@gmail.com

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looking for Thai nationals that are fluent in English, self motivated, with a postive attitude and desire to make above average income.

Sales experience preferred but not necessary as full training provided.

Contact shoongiat@landrovergroup.net or call 081 962 2262.

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. Email: mr.m.hopkins@ gmail.com.

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

Thai Reporter Wanted The Phuket News is looking for a Thai reporter to join

Receptionist /Admin Assistant: Thai Nationality and

the news desk. This is an exciting position that offers

must speak & write English. Good salary + benefits. Please send CV to info@amitywellness.com or Call Jan at 084 773 9086.

The successful candidate must:

great career prospects for the right candidate ● Be a Thai national ● Have a hunger for the news

Internships Manager (Thai or Foreigner) The applicant would be responsible for: Dealing with existing as well as sourcing new Agents abroad Handling direct inquiries from potential applicants Sourcing internship opportunities with Hotels in Thailand & handling the placement process Marketing activities with agents, hotels as well as internship Supervising admin staff

The ideal candidate would be:

● Be willing to work to deadlines

Fluent in English (written and spoken) Previous Experience in Hospitality and / or in a similar role Some experience in sales / marketing Good knowledge and contacts within the Hospitality industry in Thailand an advantage Knowledge of other European languages an advantage

● Be a strong communicator

The company will provide:

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

Work Permit (if required) Good salary and bonuses Opportunity for growth within a growing company Travel expenses Great friendly work environment

● Be a proficient photographer ● Have a willingness to learn ● Have good English writing skills

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

Sales Consultants Wanted: GB Automobiles is

Internships Thailand is Thailand's leading company in facilitating professional internship placements for international students and graduates within the Hotels & Hospitality organizations in Phuket and other cities in Thailand.

Marketing Executive wanted

real estate is urgently looking for Per sonal Assistant /O f f ic e Manager. Must have very good knowledge of spoken & written English, basic accounting & good computer skills is essential. Must be able to organize & work independent and be in a position to start work almost immediately.

Thai national only!

Brilliant Smile’s hiring staff

Contracts Manager: The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful contracts work in a construction environment. Administrative Assistant: Solid skill with MS Of f ice and previous construction experience is a plus. Contact David. Email: david@dmg-thailand.com, Phone: 076 617 763

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

To apply please email CV (in English) and salary expectations to jorge@internshipsthailand.com

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S a l e N e w B o a t S R-18 Finished: SR.Marine, We are professional boat builders. Our showroom is in Phuket. This model is SR-18, finished. Price B295,000.

“This price excludes only engine”.

Email: samranmarine@live.com / 081 782 0921.

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

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

BOATS & YACHTS Luxury Yacht for Sale: For sale

Kawasaki 750Sxi Jet Ski Pro: Sale New Boat SR-21 Finished: SR.Marine. We are professional boat builders. Our showroom in Phuket. This model is SR-21, finished. Price B375,000. “This price exclude only engine”. Email: samranmarine@live.com/ 081 782 0921.

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.

2002 Bertram 510 Flybridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000.

Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

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

New Varianta 37:

Max Value – Min Price 37’ yacht built by Hanse and designed by Judel/Vrolijk at a 32’ price.

Performance 2/3 Cabin Layout. Base Price €74,900 ex Fact 0813701995 inq@sea-yss.com.

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

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.

Crownline 320 LS 50 kts Bowrid:

Hanse 325 Max 2014:

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

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

Speed Boat For Sale:

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

Very fast-nice sport boat,2x350 MPI engines, year 2009, like new, lifetime hull warantty, only 100 working engine hours, Thai flag, tax payed. Only 3M THB, Airberth 0,5 M THB seperately.

Contact: yach@elas.si.

52’ Convertible FOR SALE: LIV Aboard For Sale: Compressors and tanks also available. Please contact Joe : 087 891 8912 joe@ similan-diving-safaris.com.

52’ Convertible FOR SALE: One original Owner – fully refurbished 2012.

Immaculate condition, 2xCAT 660hp, 16kw Onan, new watermaker, fully rigged for fishing. US$ 420K. Contact 086 280 6526

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.

40FT Steel Cutter Sloop: Ready to c r uise. C ent rec o c k pit .

Safe, strong German design. New S ai l s, 4 4H P Ya nm a r En g i n e, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard. AUD$110K. 085 378 0498, yacht.antaia@gmail.com.

Krabi Boat Lagoon: New marina

13 Metre Wooden Hull Cruiser: Cap. 17 PAX. Wooden

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.

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.

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

Glass bottom Looker 320 Glass bottom cruise boat for sale.

Length 9.5m, beam 3.7, passenger capacity 22, speed up to 40 knots, dural/composite hull. Engine Mercruiser 320 hp. Fuel tank for 150 l, consumption 50 l, consumption 50 l / 100 km.

Front transparent windshield, bottom glass 3x2 m, hydrofoil, toilet + shower, navigation. Built in 2011, excellent condition. Sell for 9MB or barter for villa/apartment. pervadim@yandex.ru

J e t s k i s & Tr a i l e r 600,000THB: Two 3 person jet skis, fully maintained & just fully repainted and serviced. Refurbished stainless frame trailer included with trailer jack and hand winches.082 282 6947 Dan (Thai/English).

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Sale Bar, Hotel + 1 Shop Rawai Beach: L and plot 70 0 s q m e t r e + b u i l d i n g +10 b e d +10 b a t h +2 r e s t a u r a n t s .

Newly renovated. Private financing by owner. Down B2 million + 13 yearly payment of 1MB. Own forever title land. 100 metres to Rawai landing pier. 084 242 8914, rawai4@yahoo.com.

PHUKET ICON BUSINESS FOR SALE

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

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

 20 YEAR PROFITABLE OPERATION  50 MB PLUS TURNOVER 2012 CALANDAR YEAR

www.phukettransport.com CONTACT PETER: peterb@interglobalau.com PHONE: 0848433492

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.

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

profitable business lease 5.2M. Fully refurbished, 6 year contract (fully pre-paid). Low rent. Busy Soi 2minutes from the beach. 5 beautiful en-suite rooms. Sports bar, fully fitted kitchen and restaurant area.

Account available. Call 081 891 9461 / livingroom-phuket.com.

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

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.

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

087-892-6204 or 087-884-8972

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2 Language & TEFL Schools: The schools are very

successful due to the high de mand of people wishing to learn English as A sia deve l o ps and plays a larger par t in world affairs every day. These 2 schools are lic ensed wit h t he M inist r y of Edu c at i o n a n d t h e C h a - a m 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.

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.

and li c ense d,you walk in I walk out,can be changed to bar,2nd flr 3 bed a/c ff acc.3rd flr covered open area,2 x Honda clicks 4 rent,cheap r e n t p a i d t o 2 014 . P r i c e:4 0 0 K .

Email : rjpooklook@hotmail.com, Phone : 094 316 1461.

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

CARS FOR SALE

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

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.

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.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Ford Escape 4WD V6 2005/6:

One owner, excellent condition. Only driven in Phuket. No off road driving. No accidents. Gold colour. Tires almost new. Recently ser viced by Ford. 130,000 km. Call 0817501064.

Price : 350,000 O.N.O. , Address : Rawai, Email: tomultmann1@gmail. com, Phone: 081 750 1064.

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.

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com.

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

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

Restaurant/Pub:

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

BAR ON BANGLA In the front of a new discotheque in the center on Bangla Road. We have 5 bars for rent. They are prepared and can be used immediately.

Best return of investment is guaranteed.

Please contact Khun Ay 081-895-7597 Hotel and Land for Sale: Lovely 22 room & 9 apartment Hotel with 1.5 Rai land on Soi Nanai 2, Patong for sale. Special price only 72 MB negotiable. Contact 087 886 5360 or nanairesidence@libero.it for full details.

Guest House for Sale in Patong: Lovely guesthouse Just 100

Coffee shop/cafe/bar for s a l e: U RG E N T- f u l l y e q u i p p e d

Patong N ew Hot el for Longterm Lease: 40 rooms

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.

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

Cement Production Plant: Boutique Guesthouse & Bar: Boutique Guesthouse, Bar /

BUSINESS FOR SALE:

Bangla, Patong Beach. Suitable for restaurant / coffee shop / bar / boutique / retail outlet. Arporn , r_arpon@ hotmail.com , 083 280 9433.

Farang Food Paradise:

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.

Business for sale

Bar for sale on Soi Bangla: Car Rental Company for sale !

Shop for Rent in Bangla Road: Shop for rent in middle of Soi

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

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

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

COMPANY FOR SALE

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

Bar for sale: Very Busy Mushroom

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

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

Occupancy rate, per fect location, Easy to start business! High ranking on online travel agents, such as: booking.com, agoda. com, tripadvisor.com Legal, current and up to date contracts with overseas tour operators that have high sales volume and many loyal customers with repeat business.

Current sales channels and property management software- you can run your business online from anywhere in the world. 30 rooms.

Restaurant and terrace with 40 seats, huge roof terrace,kitchen fully equipped.7 years lease left, rent paid until 31.12.2013.Turnover 7,5 million baht/year, profit 2 million baht/year. Price: 7 million baht includes business, Thai company limited (CO.,LTD) with 3 work permits, and many legal things you don’t need to waste your time on if you started from scratch –Everything is included! Contact scandinavian owner directly (speaks English): e-mail shincorp1@yahoo. com.sg.

Restaurant/Guesthouse for sale: Located in Kamala.

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

Unique Rawai Investment Opportunity: We run a busi-

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

URGENT Boutique Hotel for Lease: A small boutique Pa-

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

Volvo XC60, year 2011:

For sale Special Edition Volvo XC60, year 2011, in excellent condition. Still under warranty and free Volvo maintenance.

Accident-free. Price Baht 1.6MB. Price: 1.6M , Email : bartduykers@ mac.com, Phone : 083 509 8797.

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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.

Honda CR-V for Sale:

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

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

Toyota Hilux VIGO 4 x4 Auto: 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.

The Seed Church Talang Phuket

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

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.

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.

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

210,000 and past on to finance! Mazda 2 sedan 1.6 Sport top model, year Nov. 2010.

Touch screen navigation system, TV, Blutooth, DVD.Black leather interior for sale, Call : 081-788 4078.

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.

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

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

Mini Cooper S JCW GP for sale: Only 2000 made worldwide.

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

CHILDCARE

World’s Best Foosball Table: Tornado Foosball Table,

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS / VISAS

the best table in the world is now loaded with new enhancements that keep it at the forefront of the entertainment industry. International Table Soccer Foundation (ITSF) certified for training and tournament play. Thailand Pool Tables. www.thailandpooltables.com call 085 797 0202, 085 797 0303.

2012 Toyota Commuter Van – Low mileage 13,500 kilometers. Loaded, leather seats, back up camera, video system. Only B900,000. Contact via email: mar tin@phuketfish boat.com.

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

bership (man, wife and limitless kids) at Phuket Country Club. Seller leaving Phuket hence only B570,000 ono.

Transfer fees and this years subscription included. Call 081 273 7326.

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

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

Blue Canyon Golf Membership: Blue Canyon Golf Lifetime

membership for sale! Excellent saving!

B89,500 Call 084 052 2277.

Thailand Pool Tables: Thai-

land Pool Tables is the Leading Billiard, Snooker and largest selection of game tables and accessories in Thailand. Price start from 40k – 100k. You can shop online at www. thailandpooltables.com, Call 085 797 0202, 085 797 0303.

Online health food in Thailand. Good karma, all natural, healthy, and organic products. Please contact 082 276 1675, w w w.good karmathailand.com.

6FT Non-Coin and Coin-Operated Slate Pool Tables SPECIAL price at 49,700THB from Patanakarn Billiards PHUKET. All Accessories + Delivery incl. Call Now 081 171 2121, 076 521 211.

Health Food:

SOVEREIGN Dining/Pool Tables : From Patanakarn Bil-

liards. 6FT start at only 64,500THB plus BIG discount or FREE Football table for Phuket Customers only!! Call NOW 081 171 2121 www.patana.co.th.

Pure Honda rotary mower, nearly new B20,000. Call English 082 516 8717, Thai 086 079 0890.

Best invest - Coin Pool Table: When you have to invest

est international childcare facility.

High-quality, time proven schedule and curriculum. Now in brand-new purpose-built school. Experienced native English teachers to teach ages 1 1/2-10. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Bus service available from Patong, Karon, Kata, Phuket, Rawai and Chalong. Tel:076 384 638, 080 624 7060(Eng)/087 278 5511(Thai) www.buds-phuket.com.

you “The Blacklight Pool Table” The One of a kind billiard table manufacture by French and American. Today, as Design is the keyword. More details at www.thailand pooltables.com call 085 797 0202, 085 797 0303.

POOL TABLES

Backgammon: Play-

FunStart:

Commuter Van For Sale:

ner 3.0 turbo diesel Manual 15,000kms Black with leather interior excellent condition. 084 625 8225.

members. Please contact urgently. randyalltime@gmail.com

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

Buds International School & Kindergarten: Phuket’s old-

2012 TOYOTA VIGO PRERUNNER: 2012 Toyota Vigo Prerun-

GENNEWA GOLD MEMBERS: Attention Gennewa Gold

Isuzu Dmax:

CHILDREN’S CLUB

MAZDA FOR SALE:

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

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

PERSONAL SERVICES 2010 Mazda 2 Hatchback:

Hi there! My name is Lucy, would you like to be my friend and take care of me? I am only 1 year old and very sweet! If you want more information please call: Sherin 084 877 3566

Home Needed:

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

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

PET ADOPTION When money is not an object: We proudly present to

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

line. Paddle shifter, Spor ts Drive.

Brand new rims and tires. Travelled 93K. Recently Fully Serviced from dealership. Needs new owner ASAP. 082 282 6947 Dan.

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Jacuzzi - B120,000: Imported from USA 2012. 6-8 People. CD, USB STEREO built in. 220V 3 phase, two jet systems, long term storage, air filtration system. Easy to move & install with cover. 082 282 6947 Dan.

in Coin Pool Table, go for the best!

Valley® Coin Operated Pool Table.

Voted best coin tables in the world for 18 straight years! Our pool tables are the only real American Tables in Thailand. Sale, Rent or for Profit Sharing. Thailand Pool Tables Call 085 797 0202, 085 797 0303.

SPORTING GOODS & EXERCISE Kite Surf Equipment for Sale: 2 new boards, never used.

2 Kites, used 2-3 times. New price was more then 200,000 Baht. Sell altogether for 100,000 Baht. For single items. Please call: 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 520.

Looking for a VISA Service?

Visa to China, India or Shenzen & no need to fly to Bangkok. Check all procedures by email to jryjariya@ gmail.com or contact 080 887 4431.

MEMBERSHIPS BLUE CANYON GOLF MEMBERSHIP: Lifetime family membership to Phuket’s most prestigious golf course. THB 840,000 Includes transfer fee of THB 140,000. Email jerdek56-asia@yahoo.com or call/ sms 0818913051. Serious offers only.

MOVING & STORAGE

COOKING CLASS

Carbon Mountain Bike

Best buy / Best Price!: Phuket Pool Tables offer you the best deals on 2 m o dels of our p o ol t ables, 4’x8’, slate bed, full accessories included, free installation and advise.

Come, try, and play before you buy it.

Call 081 823 4627.

Let’s Have Fun Outside: Breakout the norm! And let’s explore outside with all weather pool table. Guaranteed Fun: Anytime…Anywhere! Thailand Pool Tables, www.thailandpooltables.com, Call 085 797 0202, 085 797 0303, email: ying@thailandpooltables.com

2011 model Merida 96 dual suspension for sale, this is a world cup winning XC mountain bike. Too may spares to list here, call or e mail for more information - greg@pri-mos.com, 087 265 4431.

Custom Trek MTB HardTail: Trek 8 Series Alu Frame, 20.5 inch (180 cm+) pimped in white.

Fuji/ XT/ Deore drive train. XT SIS disk Brakes, Custom Alex/ Veulta wheels, Sock Shox SID Team front shox. SuperFly bike. Call 081 737 0722.

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Phuket Cooking Academy:

Cooking and baking classes have never been more fun using our top-class professional facilities. With complimentary transport from around the island, head to the best Masterchef kitchen on the island. Learn the tricks of the trade from international award winning Chef, Lionel Raiffort. Learn how to cook, from Thai & European cuisines, to the art of baking. Get involved and make a day of it, groups are welcome. For more information, visit www.phuket-cookingacademy.com or call 081 821 4064.

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

Call 076 292 909.

Several rescued dogs, cute, cuddly and groomed ready to be loved.

For more photos visit www.doggieheaven.net Or contact: Sherin.peace@gmail.com ***Vaccinated & sterilised

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Giant marlins on the hook CAST AWAY Jimmy Stewart info@fishinginphuket.com

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i once again my fellow ofishinadoes Following October’s atrocious weather, November also remained seriously fickle although the annual P.I.S.T. (Phuket International Sports-fishing Tournament,) the start of our fishing ‘high’ season, had three days of excellent angling weather.

Well done “Fish Eagle”, a well-deserved win.

Commiserations to “Queen Marlin” for losing a Sailfish when “4 Reel” and a “sleeping” (that’s how to scupper the competition) Gerry ran over your line. I also hear you brought in two dead sailfishes.

If you had just photographed them and not returned the poor beasties to port, you might have been on the podium as your points total would have been much higher.

In my view, although you did the right thing, it’s a bad rule that could encourage cheating.

Bad luck also to “The Rawai Pla Boyz” – naval frigates going at a rate of knots,

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Xana and BISP host 1st beach volleyball event this Saturday Local anglers caught this large marlin off the coast of the Similan islands. klaxons blaring and on general quarters, are not meant to be used for surfing in their wake.

I hope your repairs were not too expensive and you get back out there soon.

After the storm on Saturday November 23, many boats were damaged in Ao Yon. Obviously October and November are good months to have shares in a boatyard.

It looks like “Sail in Asia”, along with many others, were

hit quite hard, while all our “Mena” crews, much to their disgust, were on stand-by for the duration and got tossed about for four hours only to wake up the next day to start with salvage operations on a friend’s submerged dive boat.

Bad weather and three days of solid competition fishing with P.I.S.T. did not deter our pal Ian on “Thai2On” who gets Jimmy’s “Fish of the Month Award” while on a trip to the

Similan Islands.

Marlins are always great to see, nice one Tubbsy.

This month’s joke: Pirate walks into a bar with a ship’s wheel between his legs, barman says, “You know you have a steering wheel between your legs?” Pirate answers “ Aargh, it’s driving me nuts.”

Tight lines to all, Jimmy fishinginphuket.com

THE BEACHES OF BANG Tao will be home to volleys, serves and spikes this Saturday (December 7) as Xana Beach Club and British International School Phuket team up to hold their first beach volleyball event.

Competitors from ages 11 and up can sign-up at noon for the free event, which will take place at Xana Beach Club’s sandy courts between 1pm and 6 pm.

The six-a-side tourna-

ment will include teams with varying levels of experience from all across the island, with walk-ons encouraged to join in the action.

Special events will take place throughout the day, including football activities for children under 11 and a special BBQ buffet for B590 (kids eat half price).

For more information on the volleyball tournament or to pre-register, contact events@bisphuket.ac.th

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PBP remain top dog Division 1 Joy Dive FC 2 – 10 Phuket Condos & Homes Pita Bar Phuketeers 4 – 1 Gang Junior Rose United 3 – 2 TT Boys Division 2 Big Apple & Pita 2 – 3 Blue Horizon The Skay FC 8 – 9 Daohang FC

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Jones Lang LaSalle Cricket League starts December 8 CRICKET

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he new season of the Jones Lang LaSalle Cricket League will kick off on Sunday (December 8) at the Alan Cooke Ground (ACG) in Thalang.

The league pits the best Phuket cricket teams in oneon-one action, with current champions Laguna taking on last season’s finalists, Patong, in Sunday’s opening match at 10am.

“The cricket scene here in Phuket continues to grow from strength to strength with much interest both locally and internationally,” said Phuket Cricket Group (PCG) Chairman Mark Ashman.

“We are thankful for the continued support of Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels & Hos-

pitality Group in furthering the development of cricket on the island.”

December 8 will also mark the debut of the new electronic scoreboard at the ACG. Since the establishment of the island’s only world-class purpose-built cricketing facility, the standard of cricket has improved significantly and spectators can be assured of seeing some great cricketing action throughout the season.

Teams participating include Laguna CC, Patong CC, The Village Cricket Team, and Thalang Cricket Team.

All matches will comprise 35 overs per inning.

Anyone interested in playing should contact chairman@phuketcricketgroup. com. For more information, visit phuketcricketgroup.com.

SAIL AWAY WITH ME The 27th Phuket King’s Cup Regatta launched their first race on December 2 with one of the largest fleets in the competition’s history. OneSails Racing team (pictured) got off to a great start in the first two days of the competition, much to Aussie skipper Ray Roberts’ delight. The competition ends today (Friday, December 6) with an awards ceremony at Kata Beach Resort. Photo: Guy Nowell

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Rasmus Petræus finished tops in the men category. Photo: Getty Images

Top athletes race at Challenge Triathlon TRIATHLON

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ith perfect tropical race conditions and over 600 professional triathletes, some familiar faces rose to the top of the podium at last Sunday’s (December 1) Challenge Laguna Phuket Triathlon.

Danish athlete Rasmus Petræus took home the Challenge Family title after finishing with a time of 4:05:06.

Though he was neck-and-

neck with Alberto Casadei and Alberto Alessandroni for much of the way, the Dane finished over a full two minutes ahead of second place after pulling away in the final running portion.

“It’s unbelievable – I came here thinking it was the off season, but I can’t believe it!” he said.

Meanwhile, world champion triathlete Melissa Hauschildt – fresh from winning the Laguna Phuket Triathlon just one week before – de-

fended her title with a first place time of 4:30:29.

The Austrian was in trouble early, as Radka Vodickova took a two and a half minute lead in the water. Hauschildt caught up to the Czech in the run, however, eventually winning by just under six minutes.

The win is especially impressive after she battled through a stomach virus early in the week.

“I didn’t know if I was going to make it to the start line,” said Hauschildt, who

also won the female portion of last year’s Challenge Laguna Phuket event, “by the run, I felt like I was running on fumes.”

The course, part of the Challenge Family series of international triathlons, included a 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike ride, and 21 km run.

Local athlete Jaray Jearanai was the first Thai male finisher at 15th overall, while female competitor Nampeth Porntharukcharoen of Bangkok came in 99th overall.

Thai star to lead Asian golf in Euro clash GOLF T H A I G OL F L E GE N D Thongchai Jaidee has been selected as playing captain for Team Asia in the inaugural EurAsia Cup next year.

Alongside his European counterpart, Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez, Thongchai will battle for continental pride over the three-day Ryder Cup-styled matchplay at the Glenmarie Golf and Country Club in Kuala Lumpur on March 27 to 29.

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Jaidee will captain Team Asia in the EurAsia Cup in March.

Merit titles and 16 professional victories, including five wins on the European Tour, Thongchai is considered

a superstar in the Asian golf world.

“Week in, week out, we compete as individuals, but

the EurAsia Cup gives us a different way to play the sport,” the 44-year-old said.

“I am looking forward to leading a determined group that will do their very best for team honour and pride.”

Jimenez, who is familiar with the Ryder Cup format having competed in four of them, will lead a group of players that will be mostly selected from the final 2013 Race to Dubai rankings.

Both captains will make their official team selections on February 3, with each side able to have one captain’s pick outside of the rankings.

Thanyapura’s Jurgen Zack with top young triathletes.

Junior triathletes rise to occasion TRIATHLON OV E R 2 0 0 YO U N G triathletes tested their mettle at the Thanyapura Junior Challenge Triathlon last weekend (November 30) with participants from across Asia, Europe, and the United States.

The event, which was held in conjunction with the Challenge Laguna Phuket Tri Fest 2013, saw participants divided into three categories (Junior, Intermediate and Senior) and two age classes within each one.

All participants were between six and 18-yearsold.

The overall winners by age group for males were: age 6, Timofei Aleksand-

row; age 7-8, Rowan McCallum; age 9-10, Mathew Trott; age 11-12, Russell Liew; and age 15-18, Caleb Sadler.

The overall winners by age group for females were: age 6, Chiara Jessica Egger; age 7-8, Georgina Hagger; age 9-10, Siobhain Doyle; age 11-12, Sharifah Nuraisyah Syed Yusof; and age 15-18, Hinako Kawai.

“Everyone was in top form today, and it is good to see the improvement of many participants; especially the group from Malaysia,” said European Triathlete Champion and Thanyapura’s Senior Triathlon Coach, Jurgen Zack.

“They were well prepared and very strong, enabling them to win lots of categories this year.”

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helsea manager Jose Mourinho believes the pressure is on Manchester City to lead the way in this season’s Premier League title race.

Mourinho thinks that there are six contenders to win the championship, but he has warned Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur that they could find themselves cut adrift if they allow the gap to leaders Arsenal to grow.

And while the Portuguese insists there are no clear favourites, he feels that the strength of City’s squad gives Manuel Pellegrini’s side an advantage.

“I keep saying the same. I don’t think we can speak about favourites but we can say that one team is top of the league and some are a little bit far, but I keep thinking that all six teams are title contenders,” he said on Tuesday (December 3).

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Despite his team’s current second-place standing, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho (pictured here after winning the league in 2007) believes Manchester City’s “unique” squad have the best chance of winning the EPL title. Photo: Flickr/In Mou We Trust “But I keep saying that the team with more responsibilities to win it because their squad is quite unique is Manchester City.”

Chelsea sit four points

behind Arsenal in second place and two points above third-place City ahead of the mid-week round of fixtures.

United and Tottenham, however, are well off the pace,

trailing Arsenal by nine and 10 points respectively, and Mourinho feels that they are already in danger of slipping out of contention.

The Red Devils needed two goals from Wayne Rooney to help them twice come from behind in a 2-2 draw away to Tottenham last Sunday (December 1).

Spurs went ahead through a Kyle Walker free-kick and then made it 2-1 thanks to a stunning strike from Sandro.

But Rooney hit back on both occasions, although the draw left United nine points adrift of Arsenal.

“We’re concerned that we’re not as close as we’d like to be but it’s a long season,” said David Moyes, given the daunting task of succeeding Alex Ferguson as United manager following the Scot’s retirement last season.

Earlier, Hull put a dent in Liverpool’s Premier League title ambitions by beating the Merseysiders for the first time in their history courtesy of a shock 3-1 win last Sunday (December 1).

Hull took a 20th minute lead when Jake Livermore, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, scored his first Premier League goal with a 25-yard shot that deflected off Martin Skrtel and went over the head of Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.

But visitors Liverpool were level seven minutes later at the KC Stadium when England captain Steven Gerrard swept in a 20-yard free-kick.

However Hull – who started the match 10 points adrift

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of Liverpool – put the result beyond doubt with two goals inside the final 20 minutes.

David Meyler made it 2-1 in the 72nd minute after Kolo Toure failed to clear a ball into the Liverpool box and, three minutes from time, Tom Huddlestone’s left-footed chip was turned into his own net

by Skrtel.

“It is always nice to turn over Liverpool, but it was the response after the loss to Crystal Palace that pleased me,” said Hull manager Steve Bruce.

Both Chelsea and Manchester City capitalised on

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Liverpool’s shock defeat by Hull to leapfrog the Merseysiders and close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Chelsea recovered from conceding a goal inside the f irst minute at Stamford Bridge, when Jay Rodriguez pounced on a poor back-pass from Michael Essien, to beat high-fliers Southampton 3-1.

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Inaugural BISP/Xana beach volleyball tourament being held this weekend > page 27

Armstrong mulls Phuket race TRIATHLON

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isgraced US cyclist Lance Armstrong (pictured far right) is open to the idea of a oneon-one race showdown with Phuket-based Australian triathlon star Chris McCormack (right), a two-time World Ironman champion.

McCormack, the 2007 and 2010 World Ironman champion, also captured the 1997 International Triathlon Union world crown and the 2012 ITU Long Distance world title.

This month, McCormack joined Phuket’s Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club in Thalang as their new executive chairman.

Armstrong had hoped to enter Ironman and triathlon events, but his admission of taking performance-enhancing drugs after being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles left him ineligible for any sanctioned events requiring

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World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) tests.

But in a recent interview on Triathlete magazine’s website, McCormack made public his challenge to face Armstrong in a man-on-man triathlon challenge.

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“I said ‘I will race you, mate.’ I don’t even care if there are no accolades. No one around. I just want to race you. Just two old blokes. No excuses,’” McCormack told the magazine.

“Lance has done some hor-

rible things and some amazing things athletically, but he is still a competitor and I have always been inspired by racing competitors.

“He’s a prickly personality and I would love to go around and have a crack at him.”

McCormack, 40, tweeted Armstrong, 42, a message saying, “you still on old number?

DM me on twitter.”

Armstrong’s message to “Macca” was: “Hey @MaccaNow – if you’re serious then gimme a call. Let’s discuss.”

Directions: Head north up Thepkasattri Road (main highway) towards the airport. Approx 2.8 km north of Thalang traffic lights turn left (west) along the ‘Old Airport Road’ (4031). After approx 1.6 km turn right at the HHH sign along Route 4002. After approx 2.1 km laager is on the left in the rubber (HHH sign). Truck and Louie’s Hole will be marked. Park in the rubber or on the road depending on the weather.

Bus pickup: Patong: 14:30, Kamala: 15:00 More info: phuket-hhh.com

Race of Champions cancelled after violence

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MOTORSPORT ORGANISERS LAST WEEK cancelled the Race of Champions motorsport event in Bangkok, as skirmishes between police and anti-government protesters raised security fears.

The competition was due to be held on December 14 and 15 at Rajamangala National Stadium, where tens of thousands of pro-government “Red Shirt” supporters gathered for a rally two weeks ago.

But violence broke out around the stadium last Saturday (November 29) involving anti-government protesters and

Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok was due to be the 2013 race venue.

Red Shirts, leaving several people dead and dozens more wounded.

The competition “cannot take place as planned... due to the current political situation in Bangkok”, organisers said in a statement.

“Our thoughts are with

the Thai people during this difficult period and we wish that a peaceful solution will be found,” it said, adding they would try to hold the event in Bangkok in the future.

The Race of Champions, which pits top drivers from different motor sports against

each other, draws both Thais and international sports fans to the 50,000-capacity stadium.

German Formula One legend Michael Schumacher was due to return to this year’s event, where he competed last year alongside current champion Sebastian Vettel. AFP