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The crocodile sighted off Mai Khao Beach is thought to be either an escapee from a crocodile farm or a wild saltwater croc like the one pictured here. Photo: F Van Renterghem

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large crocodile that caused considerable nervousness among locals and tourists when it was spotted swimming off Mai Khao Beach on Sunday morning (November 3) is still at large despite continuing searches of lakes

and swamps in the hinterland of the beach, and along the beach itself.

The crocodile was sighted at 7:45am on Sunday by Jessada Maliwal, an activity officer and life guard at the Mai Khao Dream Resort. He was chatting with a friend when he spotted something in the water.

“At first I thought it was a log … but a log wouldn’t have eyes, would

it?” he told The Phuket News. He rushed back to his office to tell his colleague, Viriyapong Jaruenrit, to keep an eye on the croc, which he estimated to be about three metres long.

Then he ran to tell the reception staff at the resort to make sure all the guests knew there was a potentially dangerous animal in the water.

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Mr Viriyapong, meanwhile, was having trouble getting a guest to understand that swimming in the sea was not safe right now.

A Russian woman was swimming in the ocean and Mr Viriyapong tried to explain to her husband about the croc. At first the husband didn’t understand, but then the crocodile reappeared closer to the beach.

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Mai Khao Dream Resort employee Jessada Maliwal: I thought it was a log – but logs don’t have eyes.

Crocodile tales JESSADA MALIWAL AND Viriyapong Jaruenrit, the two Mai Khao Dream Resort employees who saw the crocodile on Sunday, both grew up in the area.

Despite the Sirinart Marine National Park records showing no history of crocodiles in the area, the two say that they know of several croc stories told in the villages.

“There are three large swamps not far from the beach,” Mr Jessada told The Phuket News, “where people have seen crocodiles.

Sometimes these crocs would even steal pigs from a nearby pig farm.

“Some people have seen a large croc basking on the bank, or seen it come up for air while they were fishing.

“My younger brother took a video of it but the phone he

used is broken.”

Mr Viriyapong said, “My friend’s mother saw a large crocodile footprint at the lake near the airport four years ago. This crocodile might have come from one of these swamps.

“When I was a child, before any of the hotels were built, a man trapped a large crocodile near here. The villagers were irritated that a lot of catfish were missing from their farms every night.

So they made a net trap and were surprised to find a large croc in it the next morning.”

Mr Jessada told a tale of a local man who was sitting on a branch overhanging the water, fishing. “A croc saw his reflection from underwater and it jumped up trying to snatch him. Luckily, it missed.”

he woman was starting to panic as she made for the shore. Mr Jessada, who had returned, rushed into the water to help her to shore.

Local fishermen leapt into their longtails to chase the crocodile but, startled by the noise of motors, it dived out of sight and they lost track of it.

Mr Jessada and his colleagues, meanwhile, were on their walkie-talkies to other hotels along the beach. “We contacted other hotels in the neighbourhood about the crocodile, warning them to be on the lookout until it it’s found and we can all relax,” said Mr Jessada.

Mr Viriyapong meanwhile went along the beach following the crocodile, but eventually lost sight of it. “It just carried on to the north, pausing in front of the Holiday Inn, the Sansiri Village, the Renaissance Hotel, and the Marriott. If it carried on along this track it could have ended up in Phang Nga.” That was the last anyone saw of the predator, but the reports were alarming enough to bring Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut to the beach on Monday (November 4) to see things for himself, accompanied by a crew of experts.

The governor noted that none of the sets of binoculars available on the beach was strong enough to get a good look at the beast, but among the experts, the opinion was that it was either an escapee from a crocodile farm, or a

Is this where the croc came from? The Pru Ja Son swamp inland from Mai Khao Beach. wild saltwater crocodile.

Farm crocodiles are usually hybrids of saltwater and Siamese crocodiles. These animals are generally more docile than the pure “salties” which have a reputation for speed and aggressiveness.

Salties are also capable of long sea journeys.

The experts, Krasame Sukhawaree, the Director of Phuket Natural Resources and Environment; Thanet Munnoy, director of the Phuket Marine and Coastal Resources Conservation Center 5; and Surachan Sarabun from the National Cultural Centre and Marine Protected areas, were of the opinion that the crocodile probably emerged from the Pru Ja Son swamp, which is about 300 metres inland, but is connected to the sea by a klong.

Gov Maitree said “We are still trying to find it. If we succeed, it will be taken back to the swamp.”

He noted, however, that with the development of hotels and property along Mai Khao Beach, roads have been laid through the area, effectively cutting the swamp into about 10 pieces, some of which are connected by channels to the sea.

Cheewapap Cheewatham, the Chief of the Sirinart Marine National Park, which covers a strip of land along Mai Khao Beach as well as a large area of sea along the coast, said his rangers had been out looking for the croc but so far without success.

“We set traps baited with chickens along Mai Khao Beach, but none has been

sprung. We are also looking for tracks where it might have come ashore.

“Crocodiles tend to come ashore to bask in the sun. It’s a large animal, so it should not be too hard to find.

Some sightings have been reported in Phang Nga, he said, but the reliability of those reports was unknown.

“Some local people have said that they have seen crocodiles in the swamps behind Mai Khao Beach before, but our official records don’t list any crocodiles living in the area, so possibly it escaped from a farm.

“We’re still looking.” As of yesterday morning (November 6) there had been no further sightings.

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Wife left holding drugs as hubby does a runner

Renu Kwansrisuth denied the charges, but still posed for official pictures – with a photo of her husband, who escaped.

THUNGTHONG POLICE on Tuesday (November 5) arrested Renu Kwansrisuth, 32, and charged her with possession of methamphetamine (ya ba) pills for sale.

Mrs Renu, however, denies the charges, saying the 560 pills found in her home belong to her husband, Pichai, 31, who escaped from police.

Police, acting on a tip from an undercover agent that the couple were selling pills to teenagers, raided

their home in Soi Bangthong, Moo7, Kathu.

Pichai, seeing the police arriving, leapt out of a window at the back of the building and fled into the forest, where police lost track of him.

Renu, however, stayed put as a search of the rooms was conducted, during which the pills were found, and was placed under arrest. An arrest warrant for Pichai has been issued.

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Mystery box provokes bomb scare at school A MYSTERIOUS package found outside Satree Phuket School, suspected of containing a bomb, prompted an urgent call to Phuket Police on Wednesday morning (November 6) around 11:45am.

Putcha Sornwisai, a guard at Satree Phuket School, found the suspicious package, which did not have a name of the sender and was addressed only to “Chao Fah Rd”. Mr Putcha promptly called 191 for the police.

When police arrived, they opened the package and found that inside was only cosmetics.

Mr Putcha told The Phuket News he feared the package contained a bomb, and he thought the best thing to do was to call the police and have them come and check it.

Ice courier caught at checkpoint POLICE AT THE ISLAND’S main Tah Chat Chai checkpoint on Monday (November 4) arrested a minibus driver after finding crystal methamphetamine (ya ice) in his vehicle.

Piroj Panit, 35, was held on a charge of possession of narcotics with intent to sell after 20.4 grams of the drug was found in a search of the minibus.

Two packets of the ya ice, one containing 19.8 gram and the other 0.6 gram, were found in the glove box.

Piroj told police that he was a courier, transporting the meth from Trang to Phuket, for which – had he succeeded – he would have been paid B15,000.

He was held in custody for further questioning.

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NO TO THE AMNESTY!

Government opponents rally at Provincial Hall Naraporn Tuarob & Zazithorn Ruengchinda editor@classactmedia.co.th

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huket people opposed to the controversial Amnesty Bill – which was rammed through Parliament in the early hours of last Friday (November 1) – have joined a national campaign to put pressure on the Senate not to ratify the bill.

On Sunday a rally at Provincial Hall drew some 2,000 protesters. Organised by the Rak Phuket Group, it featured speeches by Phuket’s Democrat Party List MP Anchalee Vanich Thepabutra, Krabi MP Arkom Engchuan and many more.

Bunsuppa Thanthai, president of Rak Phuket Group, told The Phuket News, “It’s about [people’s] feeling that the way this government governs is not right.

“What they have done has created disharmony in the country. The rule of law in this country will not work any more [if amnesties are granted to people convicted of crimes].

“Our next move will depend on [the actions of] the group in Bangkok; some Phuket people have gone to Bangkok to join the protest there.”

On Wednesday Phuket alumni of two of the nation’s top universities, Chulalongkorn and Thammasat, also went to Provincial Hall to voice their disapproval of the Act. They presented an open letter to Governor Maitri Intusut, adding their voices to those of opponent of the Pheu Thai government’s Amnesty Bill.

They were led by Pornpinit Watthanasuwanna, President of Chulalongkorn University (CU) Alumni Association

A protestor makes plain who he believes the Amnesty Bill is aimed at benefitting. in Phuket and Choteanan Pisutvimol, her counterpart from Thammasat.

Ms Pornpinit told The Phuket News, “This is not about one person. It’s about the nation.

“Anyone who did something very wrong should undergo punishment. If we don’t give our children a good example of what moral behaviour is, then they will grow up with a false understanding of what is right and wrong.

“We’re here to use our voices as citizens and as

alumni of CU and TU to show that we stand firm against the Amnesty bill and that society is calling for good moral standards.

“We’re happy that the whole country seems to be rising against this. This is the moment for people to show their love and spirit for Thailand.”

Asked what will happen if the government manages to get the Amnesty made law, Sirilak Nurak, a former law student from Thammasat said, “That will never happen. We

won’t let it.”

Fellow ex-student Ornsiri Raktaegnam agreed. “Many of us have already joined forces in the Bangkok rally.

If possible I will join [the rally] as well.”

The bill would allow former PM Taksin Shinawatra and other politicians convicted of corruption and other crimes, and currently living in exile, to return to the country without fear of being locked up.

Mr Thaksin was convicted in 2008, in absentia, of abus-

ing his powers over the sale of land by a state agency to his then-wife, Pojaman. He was sentenced to two years in jail but by then had broken bail and fled into exile. He has been abroad ever since Mr Thaksin’s supporters have always maintained that his conviction was politically motivated.

The bill, with its blanket terms, would also let off the hook politicians at the other end of the political spectrum, such as Democrat leaders Abhisit Vejjajiva and Suthep Thaugsuban, who have been accused of murder for their parts in suppressing the Red Shirt protests of April and May 2010.

Abhisit and Suthep, too, claim that the charges against them are politically motivated. However, they have made their opposition to the amnesty clear, saying they are innocent and can prove it in court.

Although the bill has been passed by the lower house, where the ruling Pheu Thai Party has an absolute majority, it must still get majority support when the Senate meets next Monday to examine the bill, before it can be passed to HM the King for his signature, and become law.

The Phuket protests echo much larger gatherings in Bangkok led by a variety of groups mostly allied to the Democrats and the nationalist “Yellow Shirts”. The Bangkok protest is expected to draw hundreds of thousands to voice opposition to the bill.

The Bangkok Post reported on Monday (November 4) that 87.2 per cent of the respondents in a survey conducted by Abac Poll think the Amnesty Bill is intended to absolve Thaksin of wrongdoing, not to bring about reconciliation.

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Wat rampage Russian blames ‘spiked drink’ R

ussian resident Oleg Fomenko, who was arrested after he smashed a statue of a monk at Wat Karon, believes his crazy behaviour was caused by someone spiking his drink.

Fomenko was arrested after he went on a drunken rampage in the early hours of October 23 – smashing a statue of a former abbot at Wat Karon and using a crowbar to break the window of a truck he then tried to steal.

A protest was held at Wat Karon, with locals demanding Fomenko apologise in the presence of the statue for his actions, and threatening to blockade Karon Police Station.

Russian representatives, including two honorary consuls, visited Fomenko in police custody at Phuket Provincial Prison on October 31.

In an interview with The Phuket News, Fomenko apologised.

“I feel really sorry for what

Russian Oleg Fomenko, pictured shortly after his arrest.

I did. That day, I just drank two cocktails. I couldn’t remember [anything] after that. I think I was poisoned with a narcotic drug in my glass.

“But I can apologise to the local people, and if there is any damage costs I will pay.”

Redouane Mebarek, deputy honorary consul of the Russian Federation, said the actions of Fomeko were “so stupid”.

“It was a very bad thing.

We cannot be on his side, but as honorary consuls we have to take care of all the citizens that come to Thailand. Whether they behave in a good or bad way, we have to do it, because it’s our job. Really, we apologise for all of this.”

Alexander Kolesnikov, a Russian International Liaison Volunteer for the Royal Thai Police, said “I asked him why did it? His answer was, ‘I don’t

remember what happened today, I was drunk.’”

Santi Udomkiratak, deputy honorary consul of the Russian Federation for the provinces of Phuket, Krabi, and Phang-Nga, told The Phuket News that there were plans to organise a public apology or press conference, where Fomenko could say sorry to the people of Karon.

“If we go and do a proper apology at the temple, the police must provide safety measures to ensure he is not beaten up.

“Oleg is happy to attend, but if the police can’t protect him that will be another story.

“Today he has apologised through the media, and now we might hold a press conference with him sitting with us. But if he goes to the scene [Wat Karon] I’m concerned about his safety.”

A Phuket Russian resident, who also visited Fomenko in prison, said, “We came to the place where Mr Fomenko is

in jail to let him know about our strong dissatisfaction with the whole situation. Each of us has been living and working in Phuket for a long time, and we all share the deepest respect for Thai religion and cultural places.

“We demand that Oleg Fomenko apologise in front of all the Thai people and Buddhists.

“When a Russian man goes abroad, he is not just a tourist, he is a person representing his country on the international stage, and this means he has to behave decently. Neither alcohol or other things can excuse someone’s behaviour.

Oleg must make a sincere apology for his vandalism.

“And we ourselves would like to apologise in front of the Thai people and all Buddhists and say we regret what has happened. In every nation there are good and bad people, and we – Russian residents and tourists alike – strongly disapprove of Oleg’s behaviour.”

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A PH U K ET DR I V ER emerged miraculously unhurt from the wreckage of his car after he fell asleep at the wheel and smashed into a power pole on Thepkrassatri Rd in the Baan Lipon area of Thalang at around 5.30am on Monday morning (November 4).

Police said Anusak Srikwhan, the driver of the car, said he was driving to Phuket

International Airport when he dozed off, and crashed his car into the power pole and a phone booth.

Debris from the smash was thrown into the road and hit a car being driven by Weerapong Wongsaard. His car was damaged but he, too, was uninjured.

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Anusak Srikwhan had a lucky escape after he fell asleep and crashed his car.

Phuket blood donation schedule announced for November VENUES, DATES AND times of blood donation sessions organised in November by the Phuket Regional Blood Centre and the Thai Red Cross are as follows: Monday, November 11: 10am-4pm – Robinson Ocean Phuket Shopping Mall, Muang.

Tuesday, November 12: 1pm-4pm – Chalermprakiat Somdet Prasrinakarin School, Muang.

Wednesday, November 13: 12am-4pm – HomePro Village (Chalong Branch).

Friday, November 15: 1pm-4pm – Chalermprakiat Somdet Prasrinakarin School,

Muang.

Tuesday, November 19: 1pm-4pm – Kan-Kera Hall, Satree Phuket School, Muang.

Wednesday, November 20: 1-4pm – Sri Panwa Phuket, Muang.

Thursday, November 21: 10am-3pm – Anupas and Family company (Honda

Showroom, Chaofa Branch) Monday, November 25: 1pm-4pm – 1st Meeting Room (3rd f loor), Patong Hospital, Kathu.

1pm- 4pm – Mercure Phuket Deevana, Kathu.

Tuesday, November 26: 10am-3pm – Cherngtalay Subdistrict Administrative

Organisation, Cherngtalay.

Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29: 9am3pm – Building 6 (1st floor) Phuket Witthayalai School, Muang.

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No one died in the October 16 blaze at SuperCheap.

Debrief held by officials after SuperCheap blaze Naraporn Tuarob reporter1@classactmedia.co.th

A DE BR I E F I N G WA S held on October 31 to discuss the massive SuperCheap fire of October 16 and ways officials can improve the management of such a large disaster site.

Present at the meeting, held at the Department of Prevention and Mitigation Centre Region 18 office in Phuket Town, were Governor Maitree Intusut, Vice Governor Jamroen Thipphayapongtada, and officials from the OrBorJor, OrBorTor and other municipal organisations.

Gov Maitree said during the meeting that individual businesses had to have proper fire evacuation systems in place in order to cope with a large-scale fire.

“I will send relevant officials to check each business, to see their plan for handling a fire.

“The thing we need to improve is communication between officials, rescue teams

and others. Management communication too – who is in control of the site.

“We are going to set up a large-scale fire drill, at a date to be decided.

“Before an incident happens, we have to make sure all the authorities are prepared to go to an event like this, and that we have the right equipment: Firetrucks, water pipes, masks, boots and contact numbers for the people who are in charge,” Gov Maitree said.

“Second, we need to have details of who is responsible for handling what. Third, we need to have a plan of how to handle the situation.

“Also local businesses need to have a person who takes care of extinguishing the fire inside the building, and organises the evacuation.”

When asked about the 1,200 square met re SuperCheap site, Gov Maitree said, “This has been given back into the care of SuperCheap now, and I can confirm that no one died.”

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rivers beware: at the end of this year speed cameras will be operating on the island.

Cameras have in fact already been installed in four areas but are currently being set up and tested.

Pol Col Saneh Yawila, Deputy Commander of Police, told The Phuket News on Tuesday (November 5), “We are not going to tell you exactly where the cameras are, but there are two in the Phuket Town area, one around Tah Chat Chai, and the fourth is around Thalang.

“The cameras were installed last month and we expect them to be in use before the New Year. The budget for this project was submitted long before I arrived here, but has only recently been approved.

“Now, the system is being set up in preparation for handing over to the police – the cameras need to be thoroughly tested and checked. If they work well, then traffic police will be trained how to operate them.

“If we can get the budget, we will set up more and more cameras in more of the areas

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IN BRIEF Russian tourist found dead in hotel pool A Russian tourist was found dead in the swimming pool at the Royal Crown Hotel & Palm Spa Resort in Patong last Friday morning (November 1) at around 4.30am.

Pol M aj Jo n g s i r m Preecha, an inquiry officer at Kathu Police, said he believed the Russian man died after falling in the pool while drunk.

Illegal tour guide arrested

Above, Pol Col Saneh Yawila, Deputy Commander of Police, and below, what the speed cameras look like.

A tour guide was arrested at 2.30am on Wednesday (November 6) for working without a licence, after he was caught working on board a bus carrying 12 Chinese tourists.

Police arrested Somphong Saeyang, 30, during a checkpoint set up outside Wat Thepkrassattri School in Baan Don, Thalang. Police asked Mr Somphong for his tour guide identification, but he didn’t have it.

Wrong-way rider slams into bus

where we have found many accidents take place.”

Traffic Police Inspector Rungrit Rattanapagdee said

the speed cameras can not only be used to check vehicle speeds, but can also be used to follow criminals.

A man driving his sidecar on the wrong side of the road was injured when he crashed into a parked bus at around 7.45pm on Saturday night (November 2), police said. Motorbike driver Payung Rattanapathum was taken to hospital with leg and arm injuries.

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fficials provided an update on all of the island’s major road and civil engineering projects during a meeting on October 29 at Phuket Provincial Hall, with the main topics being the planned upgrade for Chalong Circle and the several underpasses along the bypass road.

For Chalong Circle, a total of seven basic designs, including both underpasses and overpasses, have been drawn up. So far, two main options seem to be favoured.

One of these sees a twolane underpass connecting Wiset Rd with Chao Fa West Rd, with all the traffic flowing north through it.

The other design would see one lane heading north from Wiset Rd to Chao Fa West Rd and the other heading south from Chao Fa East Rd into Wiset Rd. Both projects would be about a kilometre long, including approach roads at either end.

Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut said that currently Chalong Circle was busy at all times of the day, but mostly around rush hour. The circle is

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Highways Department Director Samak Leudwonghad: First public hearing on Monday.

a main thoroughfare for almost everyone who lives in the south of the island, and traffic jams are common.

Phuket Highways Department Director Samak Leudwonghad told those present at the meeting that a public hearing would be held next Monday (November 11) at 9am at Provincial Hall.

Discussion also took place in relation to other construction projects around the island, such as the underpasses at the Central Festival intersection and the Samkong/Tesco Lotus intersection.

The underpass at Central Festival should be open for full use around February 2014, the meeting was told.

Mr Samak said the underpass was now more than 50 per cent complete.

The entire underpass project, which includes an additional underpass at the intersection of the bypass road and Thepkrassattri Rd, should be completed by around October 2014, the meeting was told. Mr Samak believes the traffic jams afflicting the Central Festival intersection – down to two lanes on each side now – would not be as bad at the Tesco Lotus

intersection, because there was more space available.

Over on Patong Hill, full repairs to the section of road that caved in after heavy rain last year should be completed by around November this year.

With regard to regular flooding in Patong, Gov Maitree said that when he visited the fresh market there recently, many residents were complaining that every time it rained, the area around Kathu police station and Patong Hospital area was flooded.

He told them to “hang in there” and wait until the PatongKathu tunnel and expressway was built, as it would have good drainage.

Gov Maitree was confident the Patong-Kathu tunnel would be “helpful in many ways”, but mainly because the risk of accidents of people travelling to and from Patong would decrease by around 15 per cent.

Another way to solve Patong’s flooding problems was the ongoing dredging of Klong Pak Bang, which is around 2.6km long and runs through Patong, Gov Maitree said.

This is scheduled to be completed by December this year.

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BRITISH EXPAT WILLIAM Marshall, the Asia Director of Food and Beverage for Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, died at his Cherng Talay home on Sunday (November 3).

Mr Marshall, 55, wife Grace, and two children Alexandra, 13, and James, 11, moved from the United Kingdom around a year ago when he took up the position, working out of Outrigger’s regional operating headquarters in Phuket.

“He was very well liked and very well respected,” said Damian Clowes, the group’s

Mr Marshall. Photo: Outrigger VP of Corporate Services.

Police said Mr Marshall died in his sleep. His body was taken to Thalang Hospital for autopsy to determine the cause of death.

IN BRIEF Firemen save veggy restaurant

Quick action by firefighters prevented serious damage to a vegetarian restaurant on Chanajaroen Rd in Phuket Town Tuesday morning (November 5).

Within 20 minutes they had extinguished the flames, with little damage to the restaurant and none to other premises nearby.

The restaurant owner suffered superficial burns to her left shoulder and left hand. She received first aid from Kusoldharm rescue volunteers.

The fire was appoarently started by a defective gas bottle vavle or hose.

Man dies in knife attack at shrine

A taxi driver died after he was stabbed in the chest with a knife around 3am last Friday morning (November 1) in Phuket Town.

Taxi driver Theranan Pongkathin, 29, was drinking alcohol with friends outside the Sam Kong Shrine in Phuket Town when a fight broke out. Mr Theranan was stabbed in the chest and died a short time later.

Jirawat Kongtatow, 21, later surrendered, along with fove others, and confessed to stabbing Mr Theranan.

Smash blocks bypass traffic

The Tesco Lotus intersection on the bypass road, already constricted by construction of the underpass, was brought to a halt on Friday (November 1), when a truck and two cars were involved in a crash.

Traffic was stopped at the red light when a small Hino truck apparently failed to stop and smashed into the back of the two cars.

No one was hurt but traffic was halted until insurance company representatives came to sort things out.

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he British Embassy is gearing up to roll out a series of new initiatives on Phuket, including teaching English to Government officers and, possibly, a drive to encourage children to wear helmets.

Mark Kent, the British Ambassador to Thailand, was in Phuket last Friday (November 1) and met with Phuket British Honorary Consul Martin Carpenter and Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut to discuss the proposals.

Amb Kent said the British Embassy would introduce a new programme to give “intensive English” lessons for mid-to-high-ranking Gov-

ernment officers working on the island.

With the help of the British Council, the aim would be to enhance their English language skills and teach them more about British culture and the comparisons with Thai culture.

Mr Kent also spoke about a child helmet campaign introduced in Bangkok, where children are taught safety awareness and are given childsize helmets. Mr Kent said he hoped this programme might be taught country-wide, and Phuket would be next on the list.

A “Coastal Waters Safety Summit” will be held early next year to help train lifeguards, raise environmental awareness and how to preserve marine and coastal life around Phuket. Details will be clari-

fied this month, but the summit will be a four-day course, Amb Kent said.

British tourists to Phuket were now being given brochures of “Do’s and don’ts” upon arrival at Phuket International Airport, Mr Kent said.

Meanwhile, recent changes which were introduced last Friday (November 1) mean that British Honorary Consuls in Phuket (Martin Carpenter) and Koh Samui will no longer offer notarial and documentary services.

E a rl ie r, a n Emba ssy spokesperson said that currently, 70 per cent of all requests for notarial and documentary services provided by Honorary Consuls in Phuket and Koh Samui are for pension letters required by the Thai authorities, for which applica-

tions could be submitted to the British Consulate by mail.

“This will allow us to concentrate on front-line consular work, providing more support to our most vulnerable customers including, for example, minors, the elderly, people with mental health problems, and victims of serious crime abroad.”

Mr Kent said the idea was to centralise the way the Embassy was run. “Most of the documents can be sorted via post anyway, but for something like an affirmation of marriage, it will mean the applicants have to go to Bangkok.

“This will help Martin [Carpenter]’s workload, and we are very grateful to have him.

“Phuket is a popular place for British visitors, and I would like it to remain so.”

Mark Kent, the British Ambassador to Thailand.

Russian nabbed for drunk-driving A RUSSIAN TOURIST was arrested for drunk-driving on Tuesday (November 5) after crashing his car near the municipal swimming pool in Cherng Talay.

Police received a report at 8:15 pm that a car had

overshot a curve in the road and crashed into a billboard.

At the scene they found a white Toyota Yaris buried in the billboard and its driver, Igor Vashurkin, 49, from Omsk, ranting at rescue staff who had helped him to get

out of the wreck.

He was taken to Thalang Hospital where his blood alcohol level was found to be over the limit.

He was arrested for driving under the inf luence.

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Gov checks out jet-ski stands GOVERNOR MAITREE Intusut visited a jet-ski counter near the Bangla Rd police box on Patong Beach on October 31 to speak to staff in preparation for the upcoming high season.

There are 286 registered jet-skis on the island, operating off six beaches. Most of

these – 170 in total – are based at Patong Beach.

Phuket Harbour Office official Nachapong Pranit said jet-ski staff, who helped train and educate tourists how to use the jet-skis but were not official operators, needed to be aged 18 or over, and hold a jet-ski driver licence.

At the booth, Gov Maitree requested a staff member named “Seu” to explain in English to the media and other tourists around about the rules and contracts when hiring a jet-ski. He showed the price list and contracts, and gave information about the regulations when driving one.

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Biker gangs no problem for the island, Phuket police inform visiting Swedish counterparts Zazithorn Ruengchinda

SeaDream II sailed into Phuket waters on Wednesday.

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Luxury ship SeaDream II makes its maiden visit

wedish biker gang members are not a problem in Phuket, Sweden’s National Police Commander, Bengt Svensson, was told on Monday (November 4), when he paid a high-profile visit to the Provincial Police Headquarters.

In answer to a question from the Swedish team about biker gangs, the Thai side said that there had been no problem with violence; the only problem arises from the noise of big bike exhausts.

But during talks between Mr Svensson and his highranking team and Governor Maitree Intusut, Provincial Police Chief Ong-art Piwruangnont and other senior Thai officers, the Thai side did make a request for assistance.

They asked that Sweden “scan” people heading for Thailand in order to detect criminals and prevent them

SEADREAM II, ONE OF the flagships of the SeaDream Yacht Club, was moored off Patong on Wednesday (November 6) for its first stop in Phuket waters, before sailing down to Langkawi that same evening.

The SeaDream Yacht Club is a family owned company, conceived by Norwegian entrepreneur Atle Brynestad, who is the founder, owner, chairman and CEO. With only a maximum of 112 guests and a crew of 95, SeaDream Yacht Club provides an experience more akin to yachting than cruising. The boat’s size is comparable to some of the mega yachts seen in local waters.

While SeaDream II has

traditionally sailed around the Mediterranean, Black Sea, Norwegian fjords and Baltic Sea, the Caribbean, and Costa Rica, this year marks the first time they have ventured to Asia.

During The Phuket News’ visit to the boat on Wednesday (November 6), Captain Terje Willassen, master of SeaDream II said, “We have an almost 1:1 staff to guest ratio, which is one of the highest ratios of any cruise ship in the world, and means we offer a truly boutique luxury yacht experience.

“We’re only in Phuket for the day, before heading to Langkawi tonight, but we’re already looking forward to coming back to Phuket in late November and in early 2014.”

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Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut hands Sweden’s National Police Commander, Bengt Svensson, a Thailand souvenir to remind him of his visit to the Kingdom. from coming to Thailand.

M r Svensson said he would consider what might be done.

He was also asked to spread the word to Swedish citizens living on the island, to encourage them to join volunteer police organisations in Phuket.

Mr Svensson also agreed

to try to get Swedish tourists to understand, before they leave Sweden, that people drive on the left in Thailand, not the right.

He thanked Thailand “for being a beautiful place, for being a great host and for taking care of Swedish tourists so well”.

“This is the place that

gives visitors happiness.

When I want to give my men a good vacation after a year of hard work, I send them to Thailand.

“Lots of Swedes regard Thailand as their second homes. I would like to thank Thailand for being such a great host. I hope things will continue this way.”

Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner lands at Phuket airport for first time THE 787 DREAMLINER LANDED AT Phuket International Airport for the first time on Wednesday morning (November 5).

Charter flight Thomson 94, which left London Gatwick airport at 2.25pm GMT on Tuesday, November 5, landed at Phuket International Airport at around 8.50am on Wednesday.

It departed at 11am the same day, head-

ing back to London.

The Boeing-designed aircraft is one of the most fuel-efficient planes in the world.

However, it has been beset with problems since it started operations in 2007, with batteries catching fire and most recently on Tuesday, the wind-shield of an aircraft cracking as it touched down in Melbourne, Australia.

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Putting the brakes on

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ews this week that there will be speed cameras on Phuket by the end of the year has elicited the expected knee-jerk reaction of how ‘they’ are just trying to rip ‘us’ off again.

These are views that have typically been formed in the West and then brought, along with suitcases, lock, stock and barrel to Thailand.

In the UK, for example, speed and CCTV cameras are almost uniformly hated – as much for what they represent (in the country that spawned George Orwell’s 1984) as for their intended purpose.

Robots are unable to reason or understand mitigating factors. They are, by default, inhuman. Speed cameras are unable to take into consideration whether or not somebody was driving 1km over the speed limit on an empty country road to take their pregnant wife to the

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To a camera, if you’re speeding, no matter how minor the infraction may be, you’re breaking the law.

In countries where speed cameras are common, people also object to their high numbers, questioning whether their existence on so-called safe roads is little more than a money-spinner for the police.

In Phuket, it is very difficult to stir up the same level of ire or indignation that one may have formulated in their homeland. This is because, let’s face it, you speed here.

Everybody does.

Or do they? What exactly is the speed limit? Does anyone even know if they are speeding? You are more likely to see a dodo in Phuket than a speed limit sign.

For your information, the speed limit in built up areas, towns, residential areas and school zones is 80 kmh or 50

mph. Everywhere else is 90 kmh or 57 mph.

How many people are aware of these limits? The fact is that unless sufficient speed limit signage is placed around the island, then the new cameras are going to be pretty busy, every day, all day.

How the island’s residents will react to receiving fines in the post (if their post arrives, but that’s another story) remains to be seen. They may simply refuse to pay the fines, take out their anger on the cameras, or proceed on in wilful ignorance.

However, we here choose to see this development as a positive one – for if the cameras make even one person slow down and think about the speed they are driving at, the roads become a safer place.

With the ever-increasing traffic on Phuket’s roads, it’s only natural to lean on Big Brother at such times.

[Re. Rogue croc discovered drifting off Mai Khao Beach proving to be tough catch for Phuket authorities] Perfect... Please release more crocodiles into the sea in order to have less illegal businesses and resorts on Phuket’s beaches. They will be the best guards against land grabbers.

Whistle-Blower Excuse me, but at three metres, this croc could hardly be considered a giant, considering they can grow to seven metres long.

Aside from that, we have “sharks” on land, crocs in the sea and if they don’t get you then the speedboats will.

Laurie Howells

Sidecar raises many questions [Re. Phuket man drives sidecar on wrong side of road, crashes into parked bus] Was the bus not big enough for

him to see? Was he fined for driving on the wrong side of the road? Was he fined again for driving an illegal bike?

Was there any insurance for the bike?

Alan

Race is no cause for us to celebrate I find it most appalling that otherwise compassionate, caring people choose to celebrate what is currently an appallingly cruel sport, horse racing.

Please consider the hundreds of thousands of so called, “substandard” horses sent to slaughter every year, often undertaking days long, horrid journeys in spaces they cannot even lift their heads in.

Or, if you prefer, “luckier,” animals being trained at far too young an age which contributes to their chances of on track breakdowns.

It is estimated 5,000 horses died on race tracks last year.

How is this different, or better than rooster or dog fighting?

Also disturbing is the manner in which horses are put down in these instances. It costs hundreds of dollars for the amount of proper drugs to kill a horse without suffering.

Instead what is usually used are epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) which merely stops the heart so a sensitive, highly evolved creature struggles while it suffocates to death.

This is why the screen is put up at race tracks around the world during euthanasia, to shield the public from the horrid realities of horse racing.

Even where the industry is viewed as well regulated, such as in Australia with the perception of humane treatment, it’s perfectly legal to viciously beat a horse with a stick.

How is this acceptable?

And please note, Australia still allows jumping races which are even more horrendous in injuries-to horse and humans alike.

A slightly deeper look has it race-horse suffering

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and death may actually be a lucrative side line industry (other than fancy hats.)

Just a casual perusal of the statistics will surely nudge one towards putting aside her fancy hat and supporting a revamping of industry rules-starting with no more early training and stopping the slaughter, allowing for horses to live out remainder of their lives.

Please consider horses have been our partners for thousands of years, (and not gone unpunished for it, either.)

Stop this horror, now.

Christy K. Sweet, Manager, Phuket Horse Rescue

It’s all just water under the bridge [Re. Chalong Circle, Phuket underpasses, Patong tunnel are hot topics during meeting] I’m waiting to see how the underpass drainage systems handle the rainy season next year!

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IN BRIEF BANGKOK

Court requests Starbucks to give Starbung ‘time’ The Intellectual Property and International Trade Court has urged Starbucks and a local coffee seller to try to settle their trademark infringement dispute before the next hearing on November 18.

The duo’s coffee stand, operated on the curbside on Phra Arthit Road, is called “Starbung Coffee” with a green-and-white logo that Starbucks claims infringes on its intellectual property rights.

Mr Damrong maintains his logo is inspired by his religion with symbols that unmistakably represent halal, stars and the crescent moon.

Green, he insisted, is the colour of Islam. Bangkok Post

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Chiang Mai city government aims to end heavy smog On November 1 at Chiang Mai Town Hall, Wichian Puttiwinyu, Chiang Mai Governor, presided over the opening of the Kick Off Campaign, which aims to solve Chiang Mai’s perennial

smog problem.

Empty promises from previous governors for the last decade or so, which pledged to solve the recurring problem, have come under heavy criticism as each year the pollution problem is the same.

Nonetheless, the KickOff aims to put an end to pollution in Chiang Mai for good. City News Chiang Mai

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Father murders his son in drunken morning argument A 41 year old man is in custody on charges of murder after he repeatedly stabbed his son in the chest and stomach during an early morning drink-fuelled fight.

The suspect’s other son was awoken just before 6am by shouting coming from the ground floor of the house and he heard his father arguing with his brother over allegations that the father was hitting his wife.

After the father ‘sustained facial injuries’, he retaliated with a knife and stabbed his son once in the left chest area and once in his stomach. Pattaya One

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PM defends amnesty bill in face of street protests

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hai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Tuesday defended a controversial political amnesty bill that has sparked mass antigovernment protests, urging the country to “forgive” after years of civil strife.

Opponents fear the legislation would allow fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra – Yingluck’s brother – to return from selfimposed exile.

Yingluck said the amnesty was needed to reunite the country after years of turmoil culminating in a bloody crackdown by the previous government on pro-Thaksin “Red Shirt” protests in 2010 that left dozens of civilians dead.

“Since this government took power it has focused on reconciliation,” she said in a nationally televised address.

“An amnesty is not about forgetting our painful lessons but about learning so it does not happen again to our young generation,” she said. “If people learn how to forgive, the country will move forward.”

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra speaking to the media during a press conference at Government House in Bangkok on November 5. Photo: AFP/Thai Government House There have been daily demonstrations in Bangkok since parliament began debating the bill last week.

More than 10,000 protesters marched through the capital on Monday, seeking to raise pressure on Yingluck’s government over the controversial bill. Small rallies were also held in several provincial

towns.

The legislation has even angered some Red Shirts who want justice for the killing of more than 90 protesters on the streets of Bangkok in 2010.

Rights groups have warned the amnesty would “whitewash” past abuses.

Seven years after he was toppled by royalist generals

in a bloodless coup, Thaksin remains a hugely divisive figure in Thailand.

The former telecoms tycoon lives in Dubai to avoid prison for a corruption conviction imposed in his absence in 2008 that he contends was politically motivated.

As well as pardoning people involved in political protests since 2004, the amnesty would cover those accused of crimes by organisations set up after the 2006 coup, such as Thaksin who was targeted by an anti-corruption panel.

The amnesty bill was passed by the lower house on Friday and is due to be debated in the Senate next week.

“I urge all senators to fully consider this bill on the grounds of reconciliation.

Whatever the Senate decides – if it rejects or amends it – I believe MPs from the lower house will reasonably accept it in line with the parliamentary process,” Yingluck said.

Even if the Senate rejects the bill, the lower house can pass the legislation and send it to the king for approval after a delay of 180 days. AFP

Ferry captain admits he was high THE CAPTAIN OF A FERRY that capsised about 1,500 metres offshore from Pattaya on October 3 has turned himself in, telling police he was high on drugs while on his duty.

Saman Kwanmuang, 42, turned himself into police on Sunday night, hours after his ferry capsised while returning about 200 Thai and foreign tourists from a day trip to Koh Larn.

Pol Maj Gen Katcha Tatusatra, Chon Buri police chief, said the captain confessed to officers that he took some drugs before going to work,

and that he and the crew lost control of the vessel as a result.

He allegedly confessed the ferry wandered off course, and hit the rocks, breaching the vessel, punching holes and letting water pour in.

According to a report in Daily News, Mr Saman realised the problem, so he turned off all power so he could try to fix the water pump.

He issued no warning to his passengers, supposedly so they would not panic.

However, after 10 minutes, so much water had flowed into the bottom deck of the

two-deck boat that passengers had indeed begun to panic. Squabbles broke out, apparently because there were not enough life jackets to go around, the captain allegedly told police.

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation confirmed on Monday that six people died – three foreigners and three Thais. Another 18 were treated for injuries.

The injured were taken to Pattaya Memorial Hospital, Bangkok Hospital Pattaya and Banglamung Hospital.

Bangkok Post

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Australia denies rift with Indonesia AUSTRALIAN FOREIGN Minister Julie Bishop has denied a rift with strategic ally Indonesia over spying allegations.

Canberra’s relationship with Jakarta is under pressure after reports last week that Australia’s overseas diplomatic posts were involved in a vast US-led surveillance network.

The problems were compounded by a report on Sunday citing a document from US whistleblower Edward Snowden showing that Australia and the United States mounted a joint surveillance operation on Indonesia during 2007 UN climate talks in Bali.

An angry Jakarta on Monday said it would co-sponsor a draft resolution at the UN General Assembly highlighting concern at US-led data snooping while threatening to review its bilateral cooperation with Australia.

Despite this, Bishop denied relations were frayed.

“I don’t accept that there has been a rift,” she told ABC television late Tuesday. AFP

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Naked and chained: US woman recounts her 11-year captivity

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ith her chin held high against the inevitable tears, Michelle Knight on Tuesday described 11 years of captivity spent naked and chained in what came to be known as Cleveland’s “house of horrors.”

It was the first public interview given by any of the three women who were held captive by rapist Ariel Castro since their dramatic escape on May 6.

Knight was the first to be snatched off the street in 2002 when she was 20 years old.

In a paid interview with the Dr Phil show, the diminutive woman described how Castro had been hoping for a younger victim.

“He t houg ht I was a 13-year-old prostitute. When he found out my real age, he got mad,” Knight said.

A year later Castro captured 16-year-old Amanda Berry. He kidnapped 14-yearold Gina DeJesus in 2004.

The women escaped when Berry managed to break open part of the front door and call out to a neighbour for help.

She emerged from the dilapi-

Police officers assemble a model of the home where Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Georgina DeJesus were held captive. Photo: Angelo Merendino/Getty Images/AFP dated house with her young daughter who was fathered by Castro during her captivity.

Police found Knight and DeJesus huddled in fear upstairs.

More than 42 kilos of chains were found in the filthy home, where the women were kept in locked rooms with boarded-up windows.

Castro, 53, pleaded guilty on August 1, after prosecutors agreed not to seek the death penalty. He hanged himself from the window of his prison cell a month later.

Knight, who was also the only victim to speak at Castro’s trial, reportedly suffered the worst abuse. Court documents described how Castro forcibly terminated five of her pregnancies by beating and starving her.

In the first of two taped episodes, she told psychologist host Phil McGraw that Castro blamed her for the first miscarriage after he slammed a barbell into her stomach.

She described painful and degrading rapes, vicious beatings and constant threats.

“I cried daily, and he would always yell at me for crying,” she said. “’You’re not supposed to be crying you’re supposed to be happy.’ That was his little fairy tale world.”

Knight said she could often hear visitors in the home, but Castro prevented her from calling for help by stuffing a “dirty, nasty sock” in her mouth and covering it with duct tape.

Castro would also talk to her about his desire to kidnap other girls and tell Knight she “wasn’t the first,” and leading her to believe that a previous victim had been killed.

“I begged him not to bring any more there to suffer the hell I went through,” she said.

Knight was embarrassed when Castro first brought fellow captive Berry to see her because she had nothing to cover her nakedness but a sheet and had only been allowed to shower once in a year.

“He would say, you don’t need clothes... you’re here for one thing, and that’s it,” she said. AFP

Toronto mayor vows to stay on after admitting smoking crack cocaine TORONTO MAYOR ROB Ford apologised Tuesday after admitting he once smoked crack cocaine, but said he had “nothing left to hide” and vowed to stay in office in Canada’s largest city.

“I know I embarrassed everyone in the city and I will be forever sorry,” he told a press conference, before adding: “I was elected to do a job, and that’s exactly what I’m going to continue doing.”

Ford earlier made the stunning admission to reporters that he once smoked crack cocaine in a “drunken stupor” while in office, after six months of denying it despite apparently having been captured in a video taking the drug.

“I know what I did was wrong,” he said.

“I know that admitting my mistake was the right thing to do. And I feel like a thousand pounds have been lifted off of my shoulders.”

Ford said he kept his substance abuse from his family, including his brother Doug, “because I was embarrassed and ashamed.”

“To the residents of To-

Ford. Photo: Shaun Merritt ronto, I know I have let you down. And I can’t do anything else but apologise,” he said.

“I’m so sorry.”

He went on to say however that he would not resign despite growing calls for him to step aside.

Instead, Ford vowed to try to regain voters’ “trust and confidence” ahead of the next municipal elections in October 2014 and ask for their support.

“I love my job. I love this city. I love saving taxpayers money and I love being your mayor,” he said.

“For the sake of the taxpayers, we must get back to work immediately. We must keep Toronto moving forward. I was elected to do a job, and that’s exactly what I’m going to continue doing.” AFP

IN BRIEF Austerity protesters target Buckingham Palace in London Hundreds of Anonymous protesters wearing Guy Fawkes masks protested outside Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II’s London home, as part of a global demonstration against austerity on Tuesday.

The demonstration was part of a pre-arranged “million mask” protest by “hacktivist” group Anonymous with similar events taking place in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

The protest coincided with Bonfire Night in Britain, the annual commemoration of the failed 1605 “Gunpowder Plot”, in which Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up parliament in order to install a Catholic monarch. AFP

Facebook helps Guatemalan family separated by war reunite decades later Guatemalan siblings who lost contact during the country’s turbulent 1960-1996 civil strife have been reunited 31 years later, with some help from Facebook.

Ofelia, Avilio and Elsira Funez Velasquez had their tearful reunion at the headquarters of the Mutual Support Group, an activist with the social group, Enrique Barrera, said.

The reunion was made possible when the Mutual Support Group helped reunite another of the family’s children, Criserio, with brother Avilio.

When their picture was posted on Facebook, their missing sister Elsira spotted her brothers, and promptly contacted the Mutual Support Group for help. AFP

Christie reelected as New Jersey governor, eyes 2016 Pres race New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was reelected by a wide margin Tuesday, US media reported, making him a 2016 presidential hopeful for his Republican Party.

Christie, 51, who has led his state since January 2010, garnered 48.5 percent of the vote against Democratic rival Jon Corzine back in 2009.

This time around, according to the New York Times, Christie won “decisively” against rival Barbara Buono.

He fared better with women, blacks and Hispanics, all groups Republicans are keen to court. AFP thephuketnews

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Amcham to stage real estate seminar THE AMERICAN CHAMBER of Commerce Thailand Phuket Chapter will hold a real estate event at the Angsana Laguna Phuket on Friday, November 22.

Topics will include trends in leasehold ownership, regulation of real estate agencies and current island property trends.

There will be six speakers at the event: Stuart Reading, Director of Laguna Resorts and Hotels; David Simister, Chairman of CBRE Thailand; Dexter Norville, Director of Jones Lang LaSalle (Thailand); Olaf Duensing, Partner in law firm Duensing Kippen; Andrew Batt, International Group Editor of PropertyGuru.com; and Nina Serebryakova, Managing Partner of Sereb (Phuket).

The event is open to the public.

Registration for the eventbegins at 4pm. The event should finish about 6:30pm.

Admission is B100.

To sign up, visit amcham thailand.com, or contact Sheree Tanpensuk by email to sheree@ amchamthailand.com, or by calling 02-254-1041 ext 212.

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ourism and investment could be affected if protests against the government-backed amnesty bill are prolonged, a senior official of Bangkok Bank Plc (BBL), said on Tuesday (November 5).

Korbsak Phutrakul, an executive vice president at the bank, said the protests could result in foreign tourists cancelling plans to visit Thailand over the remaining months of the year, while foreign investors might review or delay their investment plans for Thailand.

Political turmoil is a cause of concern at this time, when foreign investors are turning to investment targets in Asia, including Thailand, he said.

Political uncertainty would see them turn away again, he added, as happened in 2010 when foreign investors turned to the Philippines instead of Thailand because of the Red Shirt protests that lasted months, ending in violence

and bloodshed.

Mr Korbsak said that in the third quarter of this year the production sector, domestic consumption, investment and exports slowed down in excess of earlier projections. This would trim the gross domestic product growth for 2013 to no more than 4 per cent.

The tourism sector was the main driver of the economy in the quarter, expanding at 25-27 per cent, while foreign investment also continued to flow into Thailand in the period, he said.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand main index would continue to fluctuate as investors are worried about the ongoing political situation, which is beyond their control, Mr Korbsak said.

Mr Korbsak’s concerns were echoed by Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), who said his group worries that the

ongoing demonstrations will damp tourism growth this year.

He predicted that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is likely to miss its 20 per cent growth target for foreign tourism revenue to B1.174 trillion.

Mr Sisdivachr said the political discord will particularly worry Japanese and Chinese tourists, who usually visit at this time of year.

Yutthachai Charanachitt, president of Italthai Group, which owns the Onyx hospitality chain, said that the political crisis in Thailand will affect high-end tourists the most because they are sensitive. But, he said, he expects the effect to be short-lived.

“If anything happens, we’re confident the Thai tourism industry will bounce back rapidly,” he said.

The group’s hotels have yet to see signs of cancelled bookings, he added. Bangkok Post

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Two senior air hostesses from Thai Airways at the World Travel Mart being held in London this week.

Growth seen in arrivals from UK COINCIDING WITH THE massive World Travel Mart in London from Monday to Thursday this week (November 4-7) the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) reports that the United Kingdom is now Thailand’s second largest market out of Europe, the leader being Germany.

In the first six months of this year Thailand welcomed 410,538 visitors from the UK, up 3.07 per cent on the same period last year.

“Given the recent economic conditions in the UK, that is a very acceptable result,” the TAT noted. For the whole of 2013, it is projecting

838,000 visitor arrivals from the UK market, spending B57 billion in the Thai economy.

In addition to coming in greater – and increasing – numbers than tourists from other countries, Brits also stay longer than most. In the first quarter of this year, UK visitors had an average length of stay of about 17 days, well above the 10-day average of all visitors to Thailand. Their average daily expenditure in that period was B3,800.

They apparently like Thailand a lot. In 2012, 65 per cent were repeat visitors, one of the highest figures of all nationalities.

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COST AND QUALITY

Gated communities versus standalone homes AMY’S VIEW Amy Koh

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henever someone refers to a “gated community” the phrase immediately conjures up an image of security guards in a walled-off compound.

Gated communities are especially popular these days and residential developers highlight this as one of their many sale attributes to promote their developments.

Many foreign home buyers are concerned with security – understandably so when their holiday homes are unoccupied for days, weeks or even months.

In gated communities, the common roads within the development, gardens, swimming pool, rubbish disposal, security and facilities like gym are all managed either by the developer or a property management company.

Sometimes these services are then farmed out to specialized service providers.

Additional services such as villa management including maid and cleaning services can be included, should a home owner require such services.

The advantage of sharing such common services is the cost. It’s a numbers thing; the more properties share the ser-

The Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort & Villas development is typical of gated communities on Phuket. vices, the cheaper it becomes for an individual home owner.

Ultimately, too, home owners have the comfort and assurance that all such services are taken care of even if they are thousands of miles away and that if anything goes wrong somebody will attend to the matter while they are away.

On the other hand, in stand

alone properties, owners have the freedom to pick and choose a service provider and if they are not pleased with the service provider, they can terminate their services and hire someone else.

In a gated community, unfortunately, even if a service provider – the pool cleaners, for example – are not doing

a good job, you can’t just terminate their services.

The matter has to go to an owners’ committee to be discussed and debated on and then new companies have to be invited to bid for the job.

By the time this is all gone through, your pool will be a nice algae-green colour.

The same applies for the

gardeners, security, maids and other common area services.

But while standalone properties score when it comes to getting rid of poor services, gated communities win handsdown for security, the biggest concern for absentee owners of standalone properties.

However in this digital era, security cameras and video surveillance systems

are a common feature and most home owners have them installed so that they are able to monitor their property from wherever in the world they are.

Electric fences are in common use now, as well as security systems ranging from the basic to the highly sophisticated. For stand alone villas, there are no common area fees payable and home owners can freely decide how far they want to go in terms of security.

Technically speaking, overall management costs of standalone properties can be much lower than that of gated communities if a home owner manages the property well.

Common area fees for a property in a gated community in Phuket are around B12,000 to B25,000 per month. This is usually payable to the management company, in advance, every quarter.

However in very low-density developments or ultra high-end developments the common area fees can be much higher than this, due to the smaller number of home owners sharing the cost, of top-end services typically provided for ultra-high-end developments.

Amy Koh is the Sales Manager of Engel and Völkers Phuket.

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Local hotels score in awards H Chris Oakes.

New GM arrives at Indigo Pearl T H E I N DI G O PE A R L Resort at Nai Yang Beach has a new general manager – Christopher Oakes.

Mr Oakes has international experience in the hotel industry, having worked in the UK, Ireland, Thailand and the Maldives. Most recently he was Managing Director of Petchey Leisure, responsible for six resorts in Spain and Portugal.

Before that he was with Six Senses Resorts & Spas from 2004 to 2012 in a variety of capacities, the last being as Chief Concept Officer for all resorts and spas in Thailand. He also led the pre-opening team of the Six Senses Laamu, in the Maldives.

A press release lists Mr Oakes’ strengths as “his consistent ability to manage major projects through pre-opening to launch and development, working to stringent deadlines, concepts and budgetary requirements”.

It added, “Chris’s excellent business communication skills and international luxury experience will assist him in taking Indigo Pearl to the next level.”

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otels and resorts in Phuket and nearby areas scored proportionally very high marks in the World Luxury Hotel Awards, announced last Friday (November 1) at a glittering gala dinner at the Indigo Pearl Resort on Nai Yang Beach, at which the full list of 314 awards, from Australia to Africa and the Americas, was revealed.

In the “Global Winners” category, which totalled 44 awards, four titles went to hotels in or close to Phuket.

The Indigo Pearl itself scored the Luxury Suite Hotel award, while the Santhiya Resort and Spa on Koh Yao Yai took the award for best Luxury Hideaway Resort.

The Pimalai Resort & Spa on Koh Lanta took the award for Luxury Hotel with Best Scenic Environment, and The Sarojin in Phang Nga was named Luxury Coastal Resort.

Among the awards in the “Continent” section for Asia, the Avista Phuket Resort & Spa in Kata scored the Luxury Family Hotel award, while in the Thailand section, Mom Tri’s Villa Royale took the award for Luxury Boutique Hotel, Pavilions Phuket was named Best Luxury Hon-

Wichit Na-Ranong and Arnaud Girodon, general manager at Inter-Continental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort at the awards. Mr Wichit’s Indigo Pearl Resort, which hosted the World Luxury Hotel Awards, also received the global award for Best Luxury Suite Hotel. eymoon Hotel, and Beyond Resort Khao Lak, owned by the Kata Group, was named Luxury Romantic Hotel Other Thai winners were: CONTINENT WINNERS (ASIA) Asara Villa & Suite Hua Hin: Luxury Hotel – Best Scenic Environment Banyan Tree Samui: Luxury Villa Resort Buri Rasa Village, Koh

Anantara VC wins ‘best in SE Asia’ PHUKET HAS TAKEN the award for Best Shared Ownership Development in South East Asia in the form of the Anantara Vacation Club.

The award was one of several handed out to local developments at the Southeast Asia Property Awards 2013 held in Singapore on October 31.

The event also saw Sansiri pick up the Best Developer

Thailand award while Raimon Land’s 185 Rajadamri collected the Best Condo Thailand prize.

Koh Samui’s all-pool-villa estate, Samujana, was also a big winner. The development in the north east of the island scooped the prestigious Best Villa Development Southeast Asia award as well as the Best Residential Architectural Design prize. DD Property

Phangan: Best New Luxury Hotel Dusit Thani Hua Hin: Luxury Diplomatic Hotel Hansar Samui Hotel: Luxury Island Resort InterContinental Hua Hin: Luxury Coastal Resort Layana Resort & Spa (Lanta): Luxury Boutique Hotel Melati Beach Resort and Spa (Samui): Luxury Spa Hotel

Millennium Hilton Bangkok: Luxury Rooftop View Hotel Panviman Koh Phangan: Luxury Romantic Hotel S31 Sukhumvit Hotel: Luxury City Hotel Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort: Best Luxury Family All-Inclusive Resort W Retreat Koh Samui: Luxury Design Hotel

COUNTRY WINNERS (THAILAND): Buri Rasa Village, Koh Samui: Luxury Beach Resort Chaweng Regent Beach Resort: Luxury Island Resort Conrad Bangkok: Luxury City Hotel Hansar Bangkok: Luxury Business Hotel InterContinental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort: Best Luxury Hideaway Resort Pathumwan Princess Hotel: Best Hotel Restaurant Rawi Warin Resort And Spa (Koh Lanta): Luxury Family Hotel Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit: Best New Luxury Hotel Sofitel So Bangkok: Luxury Design Hotel Zazen Boutique Resort & Spa (Samui): Luxury Spa Hotel Organised by the World Luxur y Hotel Awards of Stellenbosch in South Africa, the competition is now in its seventh year.

The company also organises the annual World Luxury Spa Awards. Its website is at www.luxuryhotelawards.com.

Class Act Media and its various business units including The Phuket News were partners in the event.

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THE BIG LIST

Crazy burgers Let’s see if your stomach can handle these cholesterolpacked, heart-attack inducing cloggers. One rule: Crazy over quantity, because more patties just gets messy.

Douche Burger: Right off the bat we are going to start with the US$666 (B19,200) sinful Douche Burger, made by the 666 Burger food truck in New York City. After hearing that a restaurant called Serenity 3 had set a Guinness World Record for the “most expensive burger”, which they dubbed Le Burger Extravagant, this humble truck decided to get in the game and more than doubled their rival’s price. The kobe beef is wrapped in gold leaf, foie gras, caviar, lobster, truffles, imported aged Gruyere cheese (melted with champagne steam), civet cat BBQ sauce, and Himalayan rock salt. On top of all that, the burger is wrapped in three, one hundred dollar bills.

Lasagna Burger: Full disclosure: I am a lasagna fiend which, to me, makes the lasagna burger the best thing since bacon-wrapped chocolate. Mmmmm. Food blog Dude Food decided to create this beauty using subway style Italian rolls and a patty that was moulded to fit the bread. Once grilled, it is topped with mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and lasagne noodles that sit neatly under tomato sauce and bread. If that weren’t enough, the burger is then baked in the oven for a few minutes just to give it that extra “oomph”. Though it border on being a sandwich, who can argue with genius?

Garbage Burger: Not only does it have the worst burger name but it’s also appropriate!

This monstrosity is made at McGuire’s Irish Pub in Pensacola, Florida and has just about everything from the menu on top of a delicious patty: liverwurst, corned beef, banana peppers, sour cream, chili, pepperoni, guacamole, jalapenos, marinara, BBQ sauce, peanut butter, five types of cheese, bacon, pineapple rings, olives, mushrooms, wasabi, remoulade sauce, ice cream, hot fudge, and a cherry with a small Irish flag to top it all off. Even with all that, the burgers are still a bargain at only US$10 (B300) each.

Test Tube Burger: Begun as a project to study astronaut food and funded by Google co-founder Sergey Brin, the test tube burger is exactly what it sounds like.

The US$332,000 (B10.3 million) patty is grown in a test tube by Dutch scientists.

They take muscle cells from a cow and place them into a petri dish. From there, they divide by themselves and self-organise into a larger muscle. The burger is then mixed with beetroot and saffron for colour, and eggs, breadcrumbs and salt for flavour and texture. The idea behind this is to appease a growing population that might one day need the space currently occupied by cows to use for farming vegetables, which can feed more people.

Krispy Kreme Burger: Also known as the ‘Luther Burger’ after R&B singer Luther Vandross, the Krispy Kreme Burger has two glazed doughnuts as burger buns.

The burger is famously sold at Illinois’ Gateway Grizzlies Park for only US$5 (B150) and comes with a huge helping of cheddar cheese and bacon, making it a cardiologist’s worst nightmare. Make it extra greasy by deep-frying this bad boy and lathering on some BBQ sauce. Though this isn’t the only place the burger is sold, we are pretty sure it’s the only thing worth going to Gateway Grizzlies Park for.

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A rich taste of history A

new cocktail that uses moisture extracted from the walls of the Cabinet War Rooms – the UK’s military command centre during World War 2 – has gone on sale in England.

The War Room Martini, from makers The Rose Collective, also contains rose hip to represent what former Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s wife had sent him every day during the war.

Accounts from several of the workers who were inside the bunkers in May 1940, the place constantly reeked of cigarette smoke and odours from unwashed bodies and dirty toilets.

The Cabinet War Rooms, now part of the Imperial War Museum, are buried 10-feet beneath Whitehall and was the location from where Churchill made four broadcasts to the United Kingdom.

The martini comes with a special blend of bitters that contain liquorice root, black walnut leaf, and British orchard fruits.

The drink is served without vermouth, since Churchill despised it.

The War Room Martini will be sold for £15 (B750).

This is the third historical beverage that The Rose Collective has created, after previous drinks for Charles Dickens and Alfred Hitchcock.

Fake hands sold with real meat IN THE SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN, OUR new favourite Norwegian supermarket chain decided to shock their customers by stocking fake human limbs, wrapped in plastic, in the freezer section.

The packages, each containing a range of bloodied severed hands and feet, were placed alongside chicken drumsticks and chucks of rib eye steak to prank unsuspecting shoppers.

There was even a sticker made, complete with nutritional facts and the brand name of “The Chop Shop.”

“We also didn’t want to upset anyone,

especially not children, and we are withdrawing the range with immediate effect,” said company spokesman Knut Spaeren.

Bullet hits cellphone, man’s life is saved AN ATTEMPTED ROBBERY at a Florida convenience store ended swiftly after a cellphone inside the chest pocket of the store clerk stopped a bullet.

The perp fled after he shot at the middle-aged clerk who was saved by his iPhone. “[T he clerk] was not able to open the safe, “said Lieutenant Scott Allen of the Winter Garden Police Department, “The suspect went to leave, he pointed the revolver at one of the clerks and fired a single shot as he was leaving the store.

“Sometime later after the police were on the scene, [the clerk] mentioned he had a little bit of chest pain. So they started looking into it and realised his cellphone has been shot.”

The clerk was unharmed.

Twinkie burger actually exists

Say shalom to my friend BRITISH COMEDIAN Shed Simove has not only created a “Rampant Rabbi” dildo, but a whole line of “Masturpieces” that he intends to sell in stores across the United Kingdom.

Not everyone is laughing, however, as one erotic shop owner doesn’t want the device to penetrate their market since the name is too similar to the store’s “Rampant Rabbit” collection of vibrators.

Simove has been blocked from trademarking the item but he continues to promote it, according to reports.

Advertising his products as a “religious experience,” the comedian says the “Chosen Dildo” will generate cries of “oh, God!” The Masturpieces line of dildos also includes the “Queen Elizabeth II” model, “Buckinham Phallus”, and “C—t Dracula” – all items retail at US$160 (B4,500).

IN THE US, FAST FOOD lovers can get a decent amount of grub for US$12 (B380) – a few boxes of Twinkies, a couple of cheeseburgers, and a pack of bacon.

At a restaurant in Philadelphia, the owners have put all of those items together into their newest creation: the deep-fried Twinkie burger.

PYT Philadelphia posted the picture as their “burger of the week,” on the social networking website Facebook with the caption “We are really sorry about this, but someone has to do it.”

Read the Big List on the left for even more gross-out, American-made burgers. thephuketnews

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Jerry Minoret’s ‘Shades of Grey’

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Coconut Thai basil ice cream is just one of the simple recipes in new cookbook Everyday Thai Cooking.

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The Chinese diaspora POLITE PHUKET

Ajarn Pranee editor3@classactmedia.co.th

As a Thai with Chinese ancestry, I agree with those that say assimilation has been easy for Chinese in Thailand. In Phuket especially, there is more Chinese influence in the culture than elsewhere in the southern part of the kingdom

Professor Pranee Sakulpipatana, or Ajarn Pranee as she is known, is the founder of the Thai Peranakan Association of Phuket an d an ac t ive an d prominent member of the Baba community.

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ama lai! Lai Mama.” When I was growing up, I often heard my neighbour’s children recite this rhyme from their first Chinese text book.

I always asked my father why I didn’t go to Thai Hua school – the only Chinese school

in Phuket.

He used to say that children who went there were Chinese who did not want to be Thai. This answer implied that my father thought that he was more Thai than Chinese.

So, in my family we always spoke Thai and only on special occasions would we speak Hokkien Chinese.

I did pick up some Hokkien vocabulary through interactions between my father and grandfather, who loved to speak Hokkien at home.

My grandmother, who was born in Patong, loved to go to the Buddhist temple, but she also prayed to Guan Yin, the Chinese Goddess of Mercy.

As a Thai with Chinese ancestry, I agree with those that say assimilation has been easy for Chinese in Thailand. In Phuket especially, there is more Chinese influence in the culture than elsewhere in the southern part of the kingdom.

In Thailand, many Chinese have changed their ancestral names to Thai ones, which in itself is based on Buddhist scripts of Sanskrit and Pali.

It makes me grin every time I hear people around me say “Yes, I have a Chinese face with an Indian name and Thai nationality.”

My good friend Kim received a surprise letter from Xiamen, China recently. It was from a woman who claimed to be Kim’s half-sister.

Her story began like many families in Phuket, where Chinese workers had children with local Phuket women, while also continuing to support their main family in Fujian, China.

People of partial Chinese ancestry living outside of China may consider themselves as overseas Chinese or ‘huaqiao’. We used

Ajarn Pranee (left) with a Thai friend on a visit to Xiamen, China. to have a very active huaqiao association in Phuket.

The Chinese people have a long history of migrating overseas, which has led to a variety of Chinese dialects being spoken throughout Southeast Asia.

On a recent trip abroad, I met an elderly group from Brunei in Hong Kong airport waiting for the same flight to Xiamen. We used Hokkien to communicate with each other.

There are Chinatowns in most big cities.

I learned that there was a Chinatown in Nagasaki, Japan, after seeing a dragon show at the railway station, and discovered that the most popular dish there was a Chinese dumpling, cooked in soy sauce.

There’s even a Chinese temple in Cairns, Australia, which used to be a Chinese settlement for gold miners. At the temple there are bamboo trees that bear

leaves that can be used to cook ba-jang or glutinous rice.

It was in September this year, that I finally went to Xiamen and learned of a man named Tan Kah Kee – a man who significantly contributed to the reconstruction of China.

He was born in China but became a millionaire in Singapore, he also had a branch of his shoe shop chain in Phuket. The Tan Kah Kee shoe shop was a modern style shoe shop on Yaowarat Rd, which unfortunately closed during World War II. I learned from the museum at Xiamen University that he contributed all his wealth to found Xiamen University as he believed that education is the key to intellectual growth and it would lead to further development throughout the country.

He was a great huaqiao.

Old Town restaurant hosts Shades of Grey exhibition

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erry Minoret’s interest in photography began when he started travelling around the world, working in hotel management.

He decided to start taking photos to make his “moments last forever and share the images”, and from November 11, Phuket residents can see them too at his exhibition ‘Shades of Grey’, being held at Rendez-Vous restaurant on Takua Pa Rd in Phuket Town.

Jerry chose Rendez-Vous as the venue, as it reminds him of his favourite bar in San Francisco: the Cantina.

The Versailles-born American and Frenchman explained that it was in the Cantina, “where art and friendliness mixed just fine”, that he came up with the idea to do a similar thing in Phuket.

“The main idea of this bar was to promote young artists by showing their talent and spreading the fruit of their artistic minds all over the walls.”

Rendez-Vous changes its interior decoration regularly to give it a unique look and make it more appealing. For the exhibition, Jerry’s specialty photos are canvas mounted on wooden frames.

The opening night of the ‘Shades of Grey’ photo exhibition is at Rendez-Vous restaurant (www.facebook.com/phuket rendezvous) on November 11 from 7pm to 9pm. It continues for one month. thephuketnews

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Saksri and the supercars Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

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aksri ‘Mouse’ Kerdphol, the general manager of the Phuket Auto Express luxury car showroom, wasn’t always interested in cars.

“I initially loved art and fashion, and actually used to want to be an art designer or diplomat,” she says, while showing The Phuket News around the Bypass Roadlocated showroom.

Mrs Saksri was born in Ayutthaya but raised in Bangkok, which is where she went to university and was ultimately where she had the change of heart.

“In high school, I realised that I wanted to make money and didn’t care about diplomatic relations or fashion.”

So Mrs Saksri started her working career as a secretary for the storied East Asiatic Company.

“It was the first Danish company in Thailand, and used to import all types of goods into the kingdom; organic juice, milk, timber – lots of things.”

In a way, Mrs Saksri has always been interested in import and export, but it wasn’t until a chance encounter with an old school friend that she became interested in luxury foreign cars.

“Around five years ago, I met Vorapote ‘Timmy’ Thuanthong – owner of the Auto Express super car dealership in Bangkok – at a school reunion.

There are three Auto Express showrooms in the capital, and I convinced him to think about opening a branch in Phuket.

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“I said there was a market for super cars here, and he came down and agreed.”

In October 2013, Auto Express Phuket celebrated its third year of operation. Mrs Saksri says that Timmy is now deliberating as to whether to open a showroom in Isan next year.

Although such a decision may seem rather strange considering the rural character of the area, it is the proximity to Laos that is the main reason Auto Express are considering opening a branch there.

“It is only 80 miles from the Laotian border and there are many wealthy Laotians that would welcome the chance to own a supercar,” explains Mrs Saksri.

Mr Saksri reveals to The Phuket News that they are also considering expanding in Myanmar, Cambodia and within Laos itself, but that they will probably wait until after the ASEAN integration in 2015.

She admits that there are sceptics for Auto Express’ future plans, but says that there were also doubters when Auto Express opened in Phuket three years ago – a decision that’s since been vindicated.

“They didn’t think there was the market for exclusive cars [here], but there definitely is now. It’s also not just Phuket, but Khao Lak, Phang Nga and the neighbouring regions.”

There are currently 40 cars on the lot at Auto Express, mainly European, from a range of marques, including a canary yellow Porsche Cayman, which is on sale for B7.5 million.

“We also have the Iron Man car...” says Mrs Saksri, before scooting off to

find out the official name. Upon her return, she continues: “...the Mercedes Benz CLS 350, which was sold about two weeks ago for B8 million cash. Last year we sold a Bentley for B23 million.

In case you were wondering, “We do give discount for cash,” says Mrs Saksri with a smile.

Auto Express Phuket customers are a mixture of wealthy Thais and foreigners, a list of people that includes judges, luxury villa owners and entrepreneurs.

“We act as consultants for those who want super cars and we have great re-

lationships with many supercar dealerships.”

Most of the cars are chosen by Mr Vorapote based on the customers’ requirements.

And what does Mrs Saksri drive?

She says a Chevrolet, though her dream car is a Porsche soft top.

She struggles however with describing her dream Phuket driving route.

“There’s lots of traffic in Phuket now, but there are still some good places to drive. I like the road to the airport for example, it’s lined with rubber trees, and it’s still quite beautiful.”

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Managing the teachers ASK THE AJARN Eric Haeg eric@teflcampus.com

Get to know Thai culture; don’t fight against it. Culture is relative, so teachers need to learn that the values they once held may not apply here

A TEFL trainer since 2007, Eric Haeg welcomes all questions and comments: eric@teflcampus.com

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eaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is big business in Thailand, and with many schools on the island, Phuket is never short of young men and women who come to combine fun in the sun with education in the classroom.

As someone with helpful advice for job seekers, as well as insight into Phuket’s education scene, The Phuket News sat down with Michael Keag, who has worked in the education sector for 10 years, to see what he can share with prospective Phuket teachers.

Hold on, aren’t you associated with SET EDU Group?

Most customers know us as SET EDU Group; however, we recently changed our tutoring school name to PALS, but we still operate additional services under the original name.

Arrogance and a poorly written cover letter.

Got it. As someone who manages teachers please tell us what skills you value most.

Creativity, reliability and professionalism.

Great advice. What skills help a teacher maximise their effectiveness in a Thai classroom?

Energy, flexibility and a caring nature.

Good point. On the flip side, what will get an applicant sent packing?

IN BRIEF Chinese school ‘demolished for $1.6 bn resort’

A rural Chinese primary school built using charity money has been torn down to make way for a sprawling, $1.6 billion (B50 billion) “international resort”, Chinese media reported Monday, provoking outrage online.

The 900,000 yuan (B4.7 million) cost of construction had been funded

by Project Hope, a charity group that promotes educational projects in poverty-stricken parts of China. AFP

Tell us about how you found yourself in Phuket.

I spent numerous years teaching in China before moving here to teach in a government high school. The last few years have been spent assisting my wife run Phuket Academic Language School (PALS).

What about before employment? What sets an interviewee apart from others?

Interviews are secondary to teaching ability. Anyone can flatter and impress during a formal interview, it’s during a demo lesson that we know if the candidate is suitable.

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Fair enough. Once hired, how can teachers make the workday easier for themselves?

Get to know Thai culture; don’t fight against it. Culture is relative, so teachers need to learn that the values they once held may not apply here.

What are your biggest frustrations when it comes to managing teachers?

Ego: reel it in please.

Speaking of ego, many teachers get quite miffed about being asked to pay for their work documents, with reimbursement coming once a contract has been completed. Do you agree with the policy?

Schools need to protect themselves from teachers who flee after two months – which is common. Some teachers talk a good game, but mostly deliver false promises. Thus, reimbursement at the end of a contract provides schools with a safety net.

Agreed. And what about the commonly held belief that schools value youth, fair skin, and beauty more so than experience, quality and ability. Do you believe this is the case?

I doubt this is a general rule, but there’s some truth in the statement. From what I see though, many parents value quality and professionalism over aesthetics.

That’s good to hear. One last question: What general changes do you see in store as a result of ASEAN coming into effect in 2015?

The increase in competition in Phuket is going to be a problem for many without English language skills.

Knowing grammar rules isn’t enough.

For more information about PALS and SET EDU Group, please visit: setedugroup.com.

Mandela uni accused of discrimination

A South African university named after Nelson Mandela has been accused of discrimination after it denied three students admission because they are blind.

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth turned down the trio’s applications saying it did not have “adequate facilities to cater for them”. AFP

Afghan acid attack schoolgirl now a teacher

When attackers threw acid in Shamsia Husseini’s face outside her school in Afghanistan, she has struck another blow for female education by becoming a teacher herself.

Shamsia suffered severe burns on her eyelids and cheeks in the November 2008 assault, which generated global publicity, with then US first lady Laura Bush condemning it as a “cowardly and shameful” crime. AFP

PSU to host Education Fair

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two-day ‘Education Fair’ will take place at the Prince of Songkla University on November 14-15.

Open to current and prospective students, as well as members of the public, the event will cover a variety of topics and include seminars and talks delivered by experts in their field.

Distinguished speakers include Chip Jitniyom from Channel 3, a talk on sustainable development by Dr Dai-Yeun Jeong from Asia Climate, and classes on ‘how to think and act

like a filmmaker’ by leading Thai directors and producers.

There will be an opportunity to learn Chinese calligraphy and tai chi on October 15.

There will also be talks on Sustainable Development, Thai hospitality, and tourism and business opportunities in Mynamar.

Entry is free for PSU students and staff including exchange students.

Members of the general public can register at conference.phuket.psu.ac.th/ conference2013

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Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut learns about the AED (Automatic External Defibrillators) in use at Central Festival Phuket from a nurse at the nearby Phuket International Hospital.

L-R: Shoongiat Chotithamaporn, Ekapol Tharasiriroj, Wilaiporn Pitmanaaree

Central Festival gets medical bay

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entral Festival Phuket is the first mall in Thailand to install life-saving Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to provide emergency first aid to heart attack victims.

The emergency medical service for customers was launched on October 31 in collaboration with Phuket International Hospital (Siriroj Hospital), which opened a Medical Bay on the third floor of the mall on the same day.

Central Festival Phuket has acquired three of the portable defibrillators manufactured by Philips at a cost of B300,000

to B500,000 each, as well as arranging for staff to receive intensive first aid training from hospital medical personnel.

Central Festival Phuket General Manager Ms Wilaiporn Pitimanaree pioneered the project to be able to rapidly respond with vital first aid in the event a customer suffers cardiac arrest in the centre, adding that the cost of the AEDs was worth every baht if it helped save lives.

“Being able to rapidly respond to medical emergencies means we could help prevent fatalities caused by delays.

Having defibrillators strategically locat-

New site promotes medical tourism push in Thailand

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he Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has vastly upgraded the content of its medical tourism promotion website, as part of its plans to promote Thailand as a medical destination.

The content now provides a broad range of information regarding medical providers, medical treatments, physicians, testimonials, and an international patients guide.

Upon the relaunch of the site, TAT Governor Suraphon Svetasreni said, “Health and wellness is one of our key target nichemarkets in our 2014 action plan.

“With many destinations offering health

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and wellness products and services all over the world, ensuring that foreign patients receive accurate, regularly updated information and advice can be crucial to the decision-making process.”

Thailand is one of the world’s most popular medical tourism destinations, with an estimated 2.5 million visitors coming to seek both preventive and curative treatments and therapies.

Thailand has more than 200 international standard hospitals and clinics, 19,000 professional doctors and over 100,000 nurses.

For more information, visit thailand medtourism.com

ed in the mall gives heart attack victims a high chance of survival by allowing us to provide essential first aid before paramedics arrive on the scene,” said Ms Wilaiporn.

“We are grateful to Phuket International Hospital for providing professional first aid training to Central Festival staff on how to use the AEDs as well as organising a series of drills ahead of the launch of this essential service to our customers,” she said.

Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut attended the opening event and praised Central Festival Phuket for being the first mall in Thailand to provide the life-

saving services. “As a world-class tourist destination, public safety is a priority. It is important that visitors come here with the peace of mind that we do our best to ensure their well being and that we have the ability to respond effectively to emergency situations,” said Governor Maitri.

Medical personnel from Phuket International Hospital are on standby at the Medical Bay located on the third floor of Central Festival Phuket (next to the food court) during opening hours of the mall.

As well as providing support for emergencies, hospital out-patients can also visit the bay for check ups and other nonemergency medical services.

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Fun with felt faces LET’S PLAY

Yvon van Kesteren editor@classactmedia.co.th

Did you know that cutting with scissors is a pre-handwriting skill? With both scissor cutting and writing, you are using your thumb, forefinger and middle finger together Originally from The Netherlands, Phuket-based Yvon van Kesteren is the mother of two girls.

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unny felt faces are good for hours of play. A great activity for older kids to practise their scissor and cutting skills. Letting them use their own imagination can result in great creations. Smaller kids will enjoy playing and learning about the different parts of the face at the same time.

It is another “busy bag” activity that you can easily store in a zip lock bag and take with you when you are on the road or go to a restaurant and need to keep your child busy.

Felt sticks to felt, which makes it the perfect material for this activity.

Age: From 2 years

What you need: White paper and pencil Felt in different colours Scissors Googly eyes (optional)

Preparation: Draw or print a face, a couple of different styles of

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hair, noses, mouths, glasses, hats, beards and moustaches etc. on white paper. Cut them out and use these as a template.

If you don’t have any googly eyes you could also make a few sets of eyes.

Trace the templates onto the respective pieces of felt and cut them out. If you are great at drawing free-hand, draw straight on the felt instead of making templates first.

An advantage of making templates is that it is easy to duplicate a specific shape like the face or to make two or more sets of funny faces.

Play: On a table or tray put down all the different shapes. Start with the face and add a nose, eyes, mouth, hair etc onto it to create a face. Show the smaller kids how to do it and then let them have a go at it.

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You could make themed faces, like scary faces for Halloween, or a bunny for Easter.

Make a whole person, including a body and clothes to dress them up.

Felt can also be used to make a pizza factory. Cut out pizza shapes, mushrooms, tomato, salami, cheese etc. and the kids can make their favourite pizza, over and over again.

Make a city felt board with houses, farm animals, people, cars, the sun and clouds.

Clean up: There will only be felt and paper leftovers to clean up after making the shapes. Store the finished product in a bag or container so the kids can grab it

when they want to play with it.

Educational: Around the age of 2.5 to 3 years, you can start to teach your child scissor cutting skills. Use some sharp children’s scissors for it. When the scissors aren’t sharp, it is hard for your child to cut and they might get frustrated and give up.

There are also scissors in the market with an unique system that automatically opens the handles after each cut.

These are ideal for younger kids.

First teach your child how to use the scissors by randomly cutting pieces of paper. After they master this skill, move on to teach them to cut on a straight line. Make it harder each time by giving them circles, triangles and other complexed shapes to cut.

Did you know that cutting with scissors is a pre-handwriting skill? With both scissor cutting and writing, you are using your thumb, forefinger and middle finger together.

By learning to cut with scissors, kids are practising using these three fingers together as well as strengthen the finger muscles. This will help them when it is time to learn how to write. thephuketnews

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Demystifying Thai food

Following the release of her latest book, Easy Thai Cooking, American author Katie Chin speaks about her love affair with Thailand’s cuisine

Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

Hailed as the ‘Asian Rachel Ray’, Katie Chin was born and raised in Minneapolis by her awardwinning restauranteur mother.

What inspired you to create this recipe book?

I had my first Thai food experience in high school and have been hooked ever since. My catering business specialised in Pan-Asian dishes so I would make Thai recipes.

Then my husband took me to Thailand and I was blown away by the food there and wanted to teach people how to recreate the amazing sweet, sour, salty and hot flavours in an approachable, yet authentic way. My late mother continues to influence everything I do in and out of the kitchen to this day.

She always strived to use quality ingredients at their peak of freshness.

She immigrated to the Midwest in the 1950s so I grew up watching her teach thousands of Minnesotans how to cook Asian food. She made it all look so easy and I try to emulate her in my daily culinary life.

Tell us a bit about your background.

My mother Leeann Chin was a famous chef and restaurateur in Minnesota, so I grew up working in her restaurants. After college I moved to Los Angeles to become a film and television marketing executive.

I left that career 13 years ago to do a Chinese

You mention in the book you’ve visited Phuket?

I couldn’t believe how much variety there was on Phuket but I especially loved all of the succulent seafood dishes we enjoyed, such as the homok fish mousse wrapped in a banana leaf.

Although quite pungent, I loved trying the geng som. Some of my other favourites were the barbecued chicken with sticky rice and massaman curries.

cookbook with my mother and got back in touch with my culinary roots. We ran a catering business called Double Happiness Catering and had a national cooking show on PBS also called Double Happiness.

I retired from my catering business to have twins who are now 5 years old.

I am a working mum, food blogger and cookbook author. I am also the Culinary Ambassador to the City of Hope [hospital] and its Super Foods initiative.

What makes your book different to others on the market?

I believe many people love Thai food but are intimidated by the thought of making it.

I wanted to demystify the whole process and make people realise that they can make their favourite Thai dishes using their own pots and pans in modern kitchens. So many Thai ingredients are readily available at grocery stores today and there are many online resources as well.

This book will give any home cook the tools they need to stock the essential Thai pantry and start cooking right away.

What is the process to creating a recipe book?

It takes several months to write a cookbook. I first needed to identify recipes that would be popular yet not too complicated to make.

I researched many Thai restaurant menus to determine what dishes are most popular that people would want to recreate at home. I researched the different regions of Thailand to ensure I was including a diverse representation of recipes.

From there, I had a team of recipe testers coming to my house to test the recipes. We also had to figure out substitutions and do-ahead tips for a broad audience.

What are your favourite recipes in the book?

I love the pineapple duck curry recipe becomes it’s so delicious yet calls for a store-bought roasted duck for ease and convenience. I also love the Thai crab cakes, because it’s a classic recipe with a Thai twist and is great for parties.

Many of our readers will be familiar with cooking Thai food. Is there one recipe that’s particularly challenging that ‘experts’ might enjoy the challenge of creating?

Perhaps the coconut Thai basil ice cream as I’m not sure how many of your readers have made ice cream.

It’s quite easy if they can find an ice cream maker. The combination of flavours in this ice cream is sublime.

Easy Thai Cooking is available from Asia Books for B495.

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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

Weaves Restaurant

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

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

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

THAI Baan Vijitt Restaurant

Breeze Restaurant

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

The Bistro Restaurant 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 @thephuketnews

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

JAPANESE Talung Thai Tamarind Restaurant

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

The Bistro is at Impiana Resort Patong Phuket.

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

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

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

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More than just Pai in the sky Lauren Holt editor@classactmedia.co.th

At the end of the day, Pai’s walking street makes the perfect destination to enjoy a diverse assortment of food sure to please every appetite. Everything is available here: Chicken skewers, burritos, spring rolls, and vegetarian baked potatoes with Thai-inspired fillings? Yes, please!

Clockwise from right: stall in cental Pai, photo Alasdair Forbes; the Pai river, photo Lestermandersson; cow grazing, photo Davidlohr Bueso; snacks for sale, photo Alasdair Forbes.

E

voking many of the qualities that attract visitors and expatriates to Phuket – namely the beautiful scenery and relaxed atmosphere – Pai in northern Thailand deserves more of your attention.

Nestled within the mountains of Mae Hong Son province, getting to Pai requires a three-hour drive along a road so winding there are no words to accurately describe the twists you’ll encounter.

The reward is sweet though, as the road straightens and numerous quirky cafes begin to appear, while the lush greenery you’ve been driving through shifts to a gorgeous mountain backdrop.

The lure of Pai’s bohemian, hippie vibe is immediately evident as residents and tourists with dreadlocks come to pervade your vision. But if that’s not quite your scene,

don’t worry, Pai attracts a diverse group of people and possesses much more than Bob Marley-esque enticements.

Outside of the small but surprisingly dense city centre, Pai presents an abundance of natural beauty and attractions.

Many visitors choose to rent motorbikes or scooters (B100-150 per day) to explore the surrounding region, which includes numerous waterfalls, a canyon, and even hot springs.

The two closest waterfalls, Mo Paeng and Pam Bok, require a 20 to 30 minute trip through beautiful green countryside.

This drive is relatively easy, and even novice drivers can make it through the rough, unpaved terrain. It’s highly recommended to stop every once in a while for photos.

There is a viewpoint hiding in a nearby Chinese village not far from Mo Paeng, but

the mediocre view is simply not worth the B20 fee on top of the drive up and down a horribly steep hill.

Mo Paeng is often more crowded than Pam Bok, but provides an incredible view of the countryside. Plus, you can slide down a portion of the waterfall, and who hasn’t wanted to try that at some point?

If privacy is more your thing, then Pam Bok will give you just that. Enclosed by rock and jungle, you won’t be able to slide down it, but you can enjoy a good swim underneath the rushing water.

From the waterfalls, the impressive Pai Canyon is a short drive away and acts as the perfect location for a late afternoon walk and viewpoint for the sunset.

However, if you’re not up for the mild hike, you can instead head to the local Big Buddha, situated in the nearby hills, for sunset instead.

Best visited early in the day when the cool morning fog is still hovering over the town or on a rainy day, the hot springs are also an easily accessible stop along the route of Pai’s major landmarks. If it’s the afternoon or a particularly warm day, the B200 entry fee might not be worth it, though.

Not interested in the natural sights or driving around? No problem, you can relax at one of the pools in the town’s several resorts, which allow outside guests for the price of B100 to B200 for the day. Or spend the day at Fluid, a local pool and recreation centre just outside of town, where it’s just B60 for pool use, and where you can enjoy great Western comfort food to an awesome soundtrack.

At the end of the day, Pai’s walking street makes the perfect destination to enjoy a diverse assortment of food sure to please every appetite. Everything is available here:

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TRAVEL 11 PHUKET MUSEUMS Chinpracha House

This elegant colonial-style mansion was completed in 1907 by wealthy Chinese immigrant Tan Ma Siang. Chinpracha House is one of the most integral ancient remains on the island.

Old photographs, Italian floor tiles, imported furniture from China and old utensils are well-maintained in the house’s interior.

98 Krabi Rd, Phuket Town, 076 211 281. Open daily 8am4pm. B100.

Kathu Mining Museum

Chicken skewers, burritos, spring rolls, and vegetarian baked potatoes with Thai-inspired fillings? Yes, please!

Like its diverse food options, Pai also offers a variety of after-hours entertainment. Mostly clustered together near the walking street, each bar offers something a little different. Almost Famous makes a fantastic passion fruit mojito, while Buffalo Hill and Don’t Cry Bar usually have great live music.

With all this natural beauty, cultural charm and city life, there’s much to Pai than meets the eye.

Californian Lauren Holt came to Phuket in November 2012 to volunteer for local charity Phuket Has Been Good To Us. She is now traveling throughout Southeast Asia, before heading to Central America in 2014. Follow her travels and volunteering experiences at LaurenIsANomad.com.

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Built according to colonial architecture, imitating a mansion of a tin miner, the museum shows the origins of Phuket’s culture and history especially from the mining era.

Several indoor exhibition rooms display different themes such as Phuket architecture, mining , Thai - Chinese way of life, Chinese immigrants’ life, the Baba’s marriage and the solar system.

The outdoor exhibition displays equipment including a dredge and hydraulic mining gear.

Muang Tor Sung Rd (behind Loch Palm Golf Club), Kathu, 088 766 0962. Open daily 9am4pm. B50 for Thais, B100 for foreigners, children half-price.

Philatelic Museum

The museum is in the old preserved Post Office, housing old equipment such as telegraph tickers, telephones, parcel-weighing machines and collections of Thai stamps issued since 1951.

There are also a small library and a souvenir room.

Phuket Post Office, Montri Rd, Phuket Town, 076 224 883.

Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pm.

Sat 9am-12pm. Free entrance.

12 TECHNOLOGY IN BRIEF Panasonic stops making plasma televisions

Electronics giant Panasonic will stop manufacturing plasma TVs by the year’s end, the company announced last week.

Citing weakening demand from the public and the rise of televisions that use LCD panels, Panasonic will end business operations at three factories that produce Plasma TVs. The news comes on the heels of the company’s unveiling of their first OLED TV prototype earlier this year.”

Anonymous hacks Singapore news site

The online portal of the Singaporean newspaper The Straits Times was hacked by a member claiming to be from the group Anonymous last week.

The hacker, “Messiah,” left a message on their homepage protesting an article on a YouTube video that that was posted by the group, which called for the government to cease actions against internet freedom.

The hacker claimed the article distorted the message by claiming the group were ‘waging war against Singapore’ instead of the government.

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Your friend in Thailand: choosing the right app TECH TALK

Byron Noel byroncnoel@yahoo.com

It’s not to say that the app is bad, but it’s not amazing.

It provides useful information about Thailand and is laid out fairly well, but it’s got nothing that any other info app or website wouldn’t have

First Bitcoin ATM opens in Vancouver

The world’s first ATM machine for the Bitcoin digital currency opened last week in Vancouver, Canada.

Bitcoins, which launched in 2009, are known as the currency of the internet generated by a global peer-to-peer network of computersm though only 21 million will be created.

The ATM allows users to exchange their Bitcoins for cash and vice-versa.

Currently, Bitcoins are accepted by a host of websites and online merchants.

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ovember is here, and with it comes peak tourist season.

We all know that Phuket, and Thailand in general, will host millions of people from around the world during the next few months.

All of whom have come here for a good time, and are in need of a reliable source of information.

The various free maps and flyers can be unreliable, many locals can’t speak English, and Thai signage is notoriously poor. All this leads to the tourists we see standing next to the road with a scooter, map, and puzzled face.

If you’re thinking that use of a smartphone or tablet could solve this problem, you’d be right. Mostly.

There are great travel apps out there, but which should you use in Thailand?

Initially, I looked at the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) ‘Amazing Thailand’ app, which came out mid-2012.

The app has only managed to achieve around 50,000 downloads since then. Considering the number of tourists there have been to the kingdom, this number is low.

It’s not to say that the app is bad, but it’s not amazing. It provides useful information about Thailand and is laid out fairly well, but it’s got nothing that any other info app or website wouldn’t have.

Where it really falls short is in the lack of a community feedback function for the sights, hotels, shops, and restaurants listed – a feature that has made sites like Agoda and TripAdvisor so popular.

Even more shameful is the fact that the TAT has not included the feature in its brand new ‘Lifestyle Thailand’ v2.0 app. The lack of community feedback will have you constantly switching out the app for

The “Lifestyle Thailand” v 2.0 app developed by the Tourism Authority of Thailand was released recently. The first incarnation debuted last year.

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another that does.

Still, most of the app info is available offline so it’s a little like having a traveller’s guide installed on your phone. It has all the highlights, but you won’t find any hidden spots using the information.

A better option would be the ‘Triposo Travel Guide’, with unique downloadable information for not just Thailand, but the world.

As with the TAT’s offerings, most of the information is available offline after the initial download (100MB +).

Triposo also includes tons of information, community ratings and reviews for hotels and restaurants.

These reviews and ratings are crucial today as many tourists rely heavily on them when making choices while on holiday.

Still, the information focuses on tourist attractions and you won’t find much ‘local knowledge.’

Triposo is recommended if you want to use one single app. Both ‘Lifestyle Thailand’ and ‘Triposo Travel Guide: Thailand’ are great apps for general info but not much else. Stick to Agoda for hotels; Trip Advisor for hotels, restaurants, shopping, sights; and SkyScanner for flights.

If you want some good local information, then – besides thephuketnews.com – check out one of the many blogs on Phuket, or head down to the bar.

The best tourist info is still, and always will be, straight from the local expats. Sure, the directions may not be spot on and you’ll probably get lost, but you’ll see things that you would have missed by sticking to the apps.

Save the reading for the trip, download a good camera app, buy a waterproof phone cover, and get out there.

All apps used and tested on a Samsung Galaxy S2 (Jellybean 4.1.2) and a 4th gen Apple iPad (iOS 7).

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Lego The Lord Of The Rings

DS, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii

2

Chirp (Comm)

iOS, Android

3

Fifa 14

Xbox 360, PS3, VITA

8

Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed

DS, 3DS

3

Foap (Photo)

iOS, Android

4

Skylanders Swap Force

Xbox 360, Wii, PS3. Wii U

9

Just Dance 2014

Wii, Xbox 360, Wii U, PS3

4

Hotspotio (WiFi)

Android

5

Pokemon X, Pokemon Y

3DS

10 Disney Infinity

Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, Wii U

5

Music Maker Jam (Music)

Android

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nstead of innovating for their latest Fifa update, EA Sports have consolidated some of the best aspects of the game from the past few years and solidified the experience by gluing them together.

The first thing gamers will notice is the menu screen, which now mimics that of the Xbox 360 edition, and seems like a long-awaited update.

Like in its great rival Pro Evolution Soccer, Fifa’s gameplay now rewards careful playmaking and thoughtful strategy instead of freefor-all madness.

T he a r tif icia l intelligence controlling teammates feels much improved as they run intelligently into space, setting up scoring opportunities with much more fluidity.

The ball is no longer magically glued onto a player’s feet either, as they shift their weight when changing directions. This gives an element of realism with capable defenders able to snap the ball up if an attacker slips too much to either side while turning.

EA Sports has also tweaked defensive play, with player’s able to shield the ball away manually.

Uimate Team feature has been improved as players can be assigned special “chemistry” tokens that affect their team’s ability to work together in online play.

As for graphics, it is tough to improve on what already looks like a polished product, so not much has changed.

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

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The bulk of the film takes place in battle school, where strategy games in zero gravity are clearly the highlight and provide a visual spectacle that few films this year seem to have matched.

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t took two decades after the publication of its source material, the novel of the same name, for this “impossible” film to finally make it to the big screen.

The film tells the story of a dystopian future Earth that is preparing for a third war with an insectoid alien race, known as the Formics.

The International Fleet (IF), a galactic military force meant to protect the human race, recruits children to become soldiers since they are fearless and adept at strategy.

Andrew “Ender” Wiggin (Asa Butterfield), a child prodigy with leadership potential, is singled out to attend battle school in space.

Commanding officers (Harrison Ford; Viola Davis) observe Wiggin as he handles stress, frustration, and how he ultimately gains the respect of his peers.

Ender’s Game tries to balance its respect for the knowledgeable ignorance of children, with ethical issues that come up when adolescents are used to fight battles.

It questions the merits of leadership, including how to attain this quality, and constantly examines the psychology of potential greatness.

Despite all of this, the film fails to go beyond the “exciting popcorn flick” label and manages to become rather boring towards the end, giving way to plot points that come off as cheap tricks instead of show stoppers.

The bulk of the film takes place in battle school, where strategy games in zero gravity are clearly the highlight and provide a visual

Director: Gavin Hood Starring: Asa Butterfield, Harrison Ford, Hailee Steinfeld, Viola Davis, Abigail Breslin, and Ben Kingsley Running time: 114 minutes

SFX Coliseum Phuket (Central Festival) Enders’s Game (E) Ender’s Game (E/G) Escape Plan (E) Hachima Project (T) Planes (E/3D) Spiders (E/3D) TomYum Kung 2 (T/3D) Tom Yum Kung 2 (T)

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Ender’s Game

12:00, 14:20, 16:40, 19:10, 21:30 13:00, 15:20, 17:40, 20:00, 22:20 15:40, 18:20, 21:00 11:40, 13:00, 14:20, 17:00, 19:40, 22:15 12:10, 14:10, 16:10, 18:10, 20:10, 22:10 11:20, 13:20, 17:35, 21:50 15:20, 19:35 12:00, 14:15, 16:30, 18:45, 21:00

A sequel t o t he f i l m Twins, titled Triplets, will see A r nold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito return on-screen with a fresh face.

Eddie Murphy is set to join the cast as the third long-lost brother of DeVito and Schwarzenegger, screenwriter Josh Gad has confirmed. Production has not been scheduled yet, though Gad says the movie will honour the original.

“It’s acknowledging that comedy’s changed a lot in 20 years,” Gad said.

Pet Sematary reboot in the works

Director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo has confirmed that he will be remaking 1989 horror film Pet Sematary.

The film, which is based on a Stephen King novel, tells the story of animals laid to rest that come back to life.

Fresnadillo has confirmed that producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura is also on-board for the remake. spectacle that few films this year seem to have matched.

Here, Ender shows his potential as a master tactician as he moves up the IF command.

However, he is still a child that is empathetic as he is ruthless. In one scene, he defeats a bully so badly he mulls over quitting the programme altogether.

The coming-of-age plot points showcases Ender’s relatable struggles within a world that has virtually eliminated sympathy for the young.

It puts the burden on the audience to empathise since the characters don’t seem to recognise the thought for most of the time – save for the other children.

All this works within a framework of explosions, seemingly harmless games, and zero gravity.

Due to its fast start, the film feels as though it drags on towards the end when new, vital characters are introduced – although it runs just under two hours, it feels more like three.

Clearly, director Gavin Hood (Tsotsi; X-Men Origins: Wolverine) had a much more ambitious idea of where the film could go, but it ultimately feels too long. By the time the big battles come, the audience will either be bored or feel a dose of deja vu.

Is Ender’s Game a good film?

Not really. It’s perfectly average in everything but visuals. An okay science-fiction action film that, unfortunately, will be forgotten about in the future.

Spike Lee, Timberlake join biopic

The story of Neil Bogart, a famous American record executive who was behind KISS, The Village People, and Donna Summer, will see the big screen with Justin Timberlake as lead.

The film, titled Spinning Gold, has Spike Lee in talks to direct. Tim Bogart, one of Neil Bogart’s sons, wrote the film though no production schedule has been set.

Bogart died in 1982 of complications from cancer at the age of 39.

US BOX OFFICE TOP 10 Film 1

Ender’s Game

Presents: Bad 2 Jackass Grandpa

Gross

$28M

$28M

$20.5M

$62.1M

3

Last Vegas

$16.5M

$16.5M

4

Free Birds

$16.2M

$16.2M

5

Gravity

$13.1M

$219M

6

Captain Phillips

$8.5M

$82.6M

7

12 Years a Slave

$4.6M

$8.76M

$4.2M

$106M

$3.4M

$32M

$3.25M

$13.4M

with a Chance of 8 Cloudy Meatballs 2 9

Carrie

10 The Counselor

SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) Ender’s Game (E) Escape Plan (E) Hachima Project (T) Planes (E/3D) Spiders (E) Tom Yum Kung 2 (T/3D) Tom yum Kung 2 (T)

Weekend gross

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

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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A musical day out

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round 70 keen students from Siobhan’s Music Studio (SMS) and the Phuket Academy of Performing Arts (PAPA) performed on Saturday (November 2) at Bliss Beach Club.

Performers ranged in age from 3 years old to 17, and included voice, violin, piano, guitar, drums, bass, singing club, ‘Tropical Voices’, ‘Tropical Strings’, early music class and rock bands.The show celebrated the one year anniversary of SMS and the launch of PAPA. SMS opened in September 2013, providing high

quality music lessons. Since then, its students have performed in various events and competitions all over Phuket, including the Phuket Family & Gourmet Festival by Jagota, Laguna’s Youth Talent Competition, Laguna’s Family Festival, BIS Football Tournament, World Aids Day Charity Dinner (PHBGTU), and Hard Rock Café’s Battle of the Bands.

Gary Crause from Legend Music, an island-based recording studio and coordinator for music events featuring youth talent, teamed up with SMS to form PAPA, which launched on August 26 this year after a successful holiday ‘Rock n’ Roll Camp’.

Olivia de Perthuis singing and Eloise de Perthuis piano playing Turning Tables.

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Rhiannon Dickson singing Robin Hood’s Lament and Jared Lucow accompanying on guitar.

Lily Jane Maraux singing When I Was Your Man and Siobhan McGovern accompanying on piano.

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Phuketians celebrated Halloween in fine style at several fun parties around the island, including at Bliss Beach Club, Xana Beach Club’s Charity Halloween event, and Diamond Beach Club. There were witches, zombies, vampires and even a rather bemused Mad Hatter.

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Tense spectators can barely watch.

ALMOST THERE FOR WIZ Record-setting pool player Dave “Ginger Wizard” Pearson attempted to break his own world record of clearing 10 tables in under 8 minutes and 57 seconds on Friday (November 1) at Tablespoon restaurant at Central Festival. Mr Pearson reached the last ball on the final table then missed it twice, meaning he wasn’t able to break his record.

Ying from Thailand Pool Tables with Dave Pearson.

Kim from Tablespoon, Simon Samaan, Dave ‘Ginger Wizard’ Pearson, Mazen from Thailand Pool Tables.

Martin Bower, executive chef at Rawi Warin Resort & Spa, Ambar Mazumdar, general manager at Avista Hotels and Resorts, Phuket, Mohnish Chandwaskar, general manager Avista Hideaway Resort & Spa.

Sunil Dissanayake, director of The Kingsbury, Samantha Ratnayake, general manager of Amaya Hills, Marcella Lau, DSM Banyan Tree Macau.

WORLD LUXURY HOTEL AWARDS The spectacular 2013 World Luxury Hotel Awards were held at Indigo Pearl resort on Friday (November 1). For a list of Thai winners see Business p15.

Jean-Christophe Nager, general manager of The Pavilions, with his wife.

Justin White, founder of White & Wong, Peter Komposch, general manager of Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket.

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HEADSTART AND ANUPHAS SIGN LAND CONTRACT HeadStart International School, Phuket and Anuphas and Sons Co Ltd recently signed the land purchase and partnership contracts for the establishment of HeadStart’s new school campus on Chao Fah City Road. Back, from left to right, RSL Legal team, Anisa van der Laan, Miki Edouard (HeadStart CoFounder), Piyanoot Hongsyok, Thanapoom Hongsyok, Monthavee Hongsyok, Anuphas Executive Accountant. Front, left to right, HeadStart Licensee Parimon Paisamran, HeadStart CEO and Founder Jazon Edouard; and Phummisak Hongsyok and Montri Hongsyok from Anuphas.

HATS OFF TO THEM Aussies in Phuket social group held their first event on Tuesday (November 5) to celebrate Australia’s Melbourne Cup horse race at Ao Chalong Yacht Club, with plenty of hats on show.

A NIGHT OF WONDER Wonderland bar in Phuket Town held its grand opening nights last week on October 28-29, to showcase the new venue on Yaowarat Rd. @thephuketnews

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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.

B2,500++ per person including free flow of selected beverages. Advance bookings are highly recommended. Contact 076 372 400. fb-phuket@banyantree.com.

Sunday Brunch at Sails, Hilton

Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach

The Good Shepherd Merchandise Shop Open

DISCO NIGHT feat.

ABBA FOREVER XANA is hosting a Disco Night with a beach performance of ABBA Forever. The party will follow the concert at Laguna Phuket. The band will perform from 11pm– 11.15pm, and throughout the evening DJ Kensho will play a mash up of disco favourites and dance hits. Admission is free, and each guest will receive a 2-for-1 drinks voucher. The seafood BBQ buffet is available from 6-10pm for 900 baht ++.

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Every Wednesdays and Saturdays. Plaza Del Mar, Laguna (Behind Bake). Time: 10am to 1pm every Wednesday and 9am to noon every Saturday. We have a wide and wonderful selection of handicrafts such as toys, greeting cards, ornaments, lanterns, bags, purses and many more.

You can also find exquisite arts and craft created by local residents. Pre-loved items include books, clothes and toys. Handicraft items are made by the disadvantaged members of society that The Good Shepherd strives to empower. All proceeds go directly to The Good Shepherd mission.

See thegoodshepherd.info.

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.

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.

MONDAY MONDAYNOVEMBER OCTOBER 21 11 BBQ at Expat Hotel Pool Competition at Expat Hotel Pool Competition at 9pm. Expat Sports Bar, Soi Taipan, Patong. expatsportsbar.com.

Curry Fridays at Navrang Mahal Every Friday, all-you-can-eat authentic Indian curry buffet, B499 net per person.

7pm-11.30pm. Call 076 286 464.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9

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

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10

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

BBQ All You Can Eat at Shakers Battle of the Babes Battle of the Babes is an international model search pageant with events taking place within the Asia Pacific Region this year. Prizes include a trip to Hong Kong and PARIS + help for local models to pursue a modelling career. Open to beginners and professionals. It’s free to register at www.worldbattleofthebabes.com Phuket events coming soon at The Novotel Phuket Vintage Park & Hollywood Discotheque.

PHUKET GIRLS Register now.

Shades of Grey

Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi

Live Seafood & Jazz Sunday Brunch at Banyan Tree

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.

Join Banyan Tree’s indulgent LIVE Seafood Sunday brunch featuring lots of LIVE Canadian Lobsters, Tiger prawns, freshly shucked Oysters, Wagyu rump and Foie Gras. Meander from one live cooking station to the next, and don’t forget to leave room for cheese and dessert. With live Jazz music and a kids club, starting at

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,

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.

Shades of Grey, photo exhibition by Jerry Minoret at Rendez-Vous restaurant will be shown for 1 month. The opening night is on 11th November from 19.00-21.00Hrs. Jerry Minoret, French and American guy had traveled around the world and took photos everywhere he has been. Come to see his photos to make inspiration for yourself about passion of arts. The ticket costs 300THB with a chance to win the fabulous prizes!!! For more info contact : facebook.com/Photography.Jerry.Minoret or call 082-8096987 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

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 24 BBQ Ribs All You Can Eat Wednesdays and Fridays. BBQ ribs all you can eat with salad buffet and potato salad for B295 per person. 7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure.

Chill out with William ‘Bill’ Hardy

Hardy's the creator of fine beverages shall be hosting an evening cocktail party at Beachcomber, Centara Grand Resort Phuket. Your host William Hardy, fifth generation and brand ambassador, welcomes guest's to experience good food and delicious beverages while taking in the sea view and sunset of Karon Bill is also the guest of honor for an exclusive dinner, pairing Hardy's with a five course menu at Sam's Steak and Grill, Holiday Inn Resort on November the 12th

Half Chicken Spit Roast Tuesdays and Saturdays: Half chicken spit roast with french fries, salad buffet, potato salad & gravy sauce for B225 per person.

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

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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.

THURSDAY NOV 14

Southern Phuket Pool League Live Jazz Trio at Mom Tri's 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.

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The Islander Bar, Rawai vs Pita Bar, Laguna, Rawai. The Islander Bar, Rawai vs Pita Bar, Laguna, Rawai. The White Hart, Rawai vs Walkabout A, Karon. Solutions Bar, Kata vs Ying Yang Bar, Rawai. Walkabout B, Karon vs Allstar Sports Bar, Kata. Mad Mohallys, Rawai vs Australia Bar & Grill, Kata. Buddha Bar, Laguna, Rawai vs No Name Bar, Karon.

All start at 8pm. southernphuketpool.com

Charity Bike Ride in Khaolak Camillian Social Center Takuapa in association with The Sarojin and Bike for health Phangna Club would like to invite you to support and partivipate in the “1st Charity Bike ride for children living with disabilites” Preceeds from the event will go towards the Children living with disabilites.

On Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Ban Nam Sai Community Khaolak Registration Start at 07.00 am. Ride Start at 08.15 am from Ban Nam Sai Community – Center 30 Kilometers. More info please contact somchaismilelove@gmail.com

THURSDAY NOV 28

Thanksgiving Dinner & Party

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!

EVERY DAY

Phuket Wake Park The place for outdoor activities for the whole family. Ring winch for water skiing and wake-boarding. Reversible winch and coaching services for beginners. Restaurant, swimming pool, massage, fitness equipment and mini-hotel with 28 rooms.

All this in a Phuket Wake Park! Welcome from 7:30 to 22:00 every day.

Please join us in celebrating a traditional American Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet & Party. At Friendship Beach Waterfront Resort 27/1 Soi Mittrapap Rawai, Phuket. start at 6.00pm. B890++ per adult and B350++ per child (under 12 years old).

Contact 0897285304 or chef@friend shipbeach.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Water Colour Painting Course

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

Penang Dragon Boat 2013 Contact kez@oasisedphuket.com for info & The Phuket Dragons will again enter teams to book now, phone: 084 946 2171.

SAT DEC 7 - SUN DEC 8

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This week in history

GOT YOUR ISLAND VIEW NUMBER

■■ November 8, 1895

2 million

While experimenting with electricity, Wilhelm Röntgen discovers the X-ray.

■■ November 9, 1989

The Berlin Wall falls when the East German government opens checkpoints to allow its citizens to travel to West Berlin.

The number of chickens used by KFC every day

1.6 million

■■ November 10, 1971

Khmer Rouge fighters attack the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, killing 44 and damaging nine aircraft.

Number of people who work for the Indian Railways, the world’s biggest employer

■■ November 11, 1880

Bushranger Ned Kelly is hanged at Melbourne Jail, five months after his capture while wearing his famed – but ineffective – suit of armour.

7,000

■■ November 12, 1933

The first photographs are taken purporting to show Scotland’s Loch Ness Monster.

In 2007, the number of people who died as a result of doctors’ illegible handwriting

■■ November 13, 1947

20

Largest number of red cards ever issued in a football game, in a 1993 match in Paraguay

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Mikhail Kalashnikov completes development on one of the world’s most notorious weapons, the AK47 assault rifle.

■■ November 14, 1916

It looks like something from the land of giants but it is actually a very large chessboard available for guests’ use at one of the The four-month Battle of the Somme island’s hotels in Kata Noi. Photo: Gerry Cummings ends with defeat for Germany – and a Have a Phuket photo to share? Email it with caption to editor@classactmedia.co.th

total of one million soldiers wounded or killed .

Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

SUDOKU

61. Orkin target 62. Twain protagonist 67. Voluntary 68. Organism that needs oxygen to live 69. Like some phone nos.

70. The Who’s “___ O’Riley” 71. Hypnotic state

21. Persian potentates 22. Burgundy grape 23. One of the Waltons 24. Drilling grp.

26. Drug type 30. End 32. Domestic 34. Biblical plot 35. ___ Rebellion of 1857-59 37. ___ pressure 38. Aerodynamic Down 39. In a strange way 1. It often appears to 41. ___ acid the right of you 42. Prefix for scoliosis 2. Slip in a pot 46. Antique mecca in 3. Simple swim Illinois stroke 49. Can’t stomach 4. Mideast V.I.P. 50. Jeweler’s glass 5. Saturn has these 51. Agreements 6. Visit 53. Middle Eastern dish 7. Cold one 55. Kind of cake 8. Extend, in a way 56. Prefix with red 9. Make beloved 58. Schuss, e.g.

10. Female hare 60. A constellation 11. Result 63. Court ploy 12. ___ squash 64. Deserter 13. Magritte and 65. “Today” network Descartes 66. Watchman ___, 16. Dot-com’s Chinese Christian address author

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. Power; 2. Jim Henson; 3. Alabama; 4. Robert Louis Stevenson; 5. Ag.

1. Which word can go before ‘Cut’, ‘Station’ and ‘Steering’?

2. Who created the Muppets?

3. Alphabetically, which US state comes first?

4. Who wrote the children’s classic Treasure Island?

5. What is the chemical symbol for silver?

Answers at the foot of the page.

Across 1. Helpful ones 7. Born’s partner 11. Audience 14. Dorm mate 15. Abandon 17. Bellow protagonist 18. Dowel 19. Early 20. Come-on 21. Less populated 25. Is in the past?

27. Nav. rank 28. Holed up 29. 16½ feet 31. Coke’s partner 33. Volcanic rock 36. Catch, in a way 40. Salinger protagonist 43. Prepare, as tea 44. Worked a potter’s wheel 45. Wassail alternative 47. Retrovirus, for short 48. Jellied delicacy 49. Matterhorn, e.g.

52. Go on and on 54. Gassy 57. Tropical constrictors 59. O.T. book

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

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Fully furnished 43sqm on the 6th floor with balcony, bedroom, living room, kitchen, cable & internet, pool, gym, laundry. Rent Long Term B30,000. Contact Nus 081 893 2330, seadream@loxinfo.co.th

Modern retail unit next door to the new Villa Market in Cherngtaley, Inc full equipment & furniture. 50 sqm + out door. Available for rent with 2 year lease. 082 275 7737 & 089 898 0231.

penthouse, 4 bedrooms split in 2 floors, 3 bathrooms, spacious and light living room with the most beautiful ocean view Jacuzzi on the terrace. Freehold 0874663486. 24MB. 2 Bed villa with lovely garden, koi pond, pool with sala/ 3rd bed and seaview.

Fully furnished, True visions on 42" screen, WiFi, new ACs. Private, quiet area but near all amenities. Call 086 279 6283.

Luxury Condo Rent / Sale:

Luxury 1 Bedroom Apartment: For rent, short or long term.

ACG Cricket Ground:

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

Located in the center of Patong (Soi Sansabai). Full furnished to high standard, with WIFI. For details contact Ian on 0878879070 or email ianscondo@ yahoo.com.

Condo @ Golf Course Sale/ rent: Urgent:Condo @ Golf Course sale/rent, 3 Bedrms in Maikhao. Ready to move in. Fully furnished 250 sq.m.

European kitchen, air-cons.14 MB. or long term rent 081-895-4318 (Speak Th) 18excelsior@gmail.com (Eng)

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units fully furnished, parking fully fitted teak kitchens. Granite tops Western baths, sat.TV&internet included.

Masterbed with ensuite bath starting 20,000/m longterm. No party people.

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Luxury Private Villa - 48 MB: A stunning villa sits on 1.8 rai in prime location of Kathu, only 5-10 mins to major shopping c e nt r e s , Phuket Tow n, 4 g o l f courses and 15 mins to Patong.

Comprising large main residence living/dining area, fitted kitchen, 3 ensuite bedrooms. Separate office or maids’ quarters. Within the grounds full size bar/games room also separate apartment with modern kitchen, large living area and 2 ensuite bedrooms and 1 toilet.

Within the beautifully landscaped grounds is a large swimming pool and much more. Secured by CCTV alarm system and electronically controlled gates. This villa has to be viewed to be appreciated. To view online visit www.youtube.com type in “big house in Phuket” Viewing by appointment only CALL NOW 084-293-7923 (Thai/Eng) 081-8540061 (Eng) Email: mrgeoffcurry@ yahoo.com.

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.

Ocean Front Villa for Sale:

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

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.

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PREMIUM: PAY ONCE PER MONTH B2,799+VAT.

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of living the way a local Phuketian does in a highly pleasurable, private atmosphere close to Bang-Tao beach.

Create wonderful memories in these modern Sino-Portuguese villas. More details at bougainvilleaphuket.com, facebook.com/BougainvilleaPhuket.

Seaview Pool Villa for Rent:

G O LF V I LL A @ L o c h Palm: 3 bed 3 Bath fully furnished villa. Large living room, kitchen & laundry. Overlooking 8th hole tee. Plunge Pool, gym & leisure centre (lochpalm.com). AVAILABLE: 20 Dec 2013 - 20 jan 2014 for holiday rental, THB 80,000.

Call 08 58942268 or timshaw@ bigpond.com.

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CAFÉ & DELI FOR RENT:

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

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

Charming 4 Bed. House for Sale: Full privacy. Great for families.

5km East from Heroines Monument.

Photos available. THB 4,5 mill. Contact Lin (+66) (0)81 8922419, linphuket@ gmail.com.

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 Lease or sale, commercial building, intersection corner location, highly visible, developing area. call Dan 081 892 0960.

In Karon:

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

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

Freehold House for sale: Outstanding investment Lanta: Outstanding investment op-

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

Freehold 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.

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.

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

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)

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.

Business for Sale: Located in 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.

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

081 893 2330.

cent 4 bedroom pool villa on the west coast of Phuket, above prestigious Kata Beach. Exceptional opulence throughout. Long & short term rental.

Enquiries on 087 283 8884 or 080 690 5248.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Private House For SALE - 21MB: An outstanding home

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

home at the Boat Lagoon for sale.

Rented out long term at B570,000 per year. 3 bed/4 bath, 2 balconies, terrace at canal, 6 m berth in front of house.

250 sqm living space. Top condition.

Luxury finishings. Brokers welcome.

B9.9 million. 086 747 9292 (English) or 081 970 5204 (Thai/English).

Land Close to Thanyapura/PIA: Half Rai 1.3MB, 1 3 Gorgeous Lots, Clean Titles: For sale or long lease.

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

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.

Stunning Town Home: 3 BDR

Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home

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.

Patong Free Hold Condo:

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

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

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

in the perfect location of KATHU on 162 sq.wa. This 2-storey property has a well proportioned living/ dining area with access to a large outside area by the pool for entertaining. The kitchen is fully fitted, 3 large bedrooms are all ensuites plus a separate office. The property is 85% furnished and within 5-10 mins to major shopping centers, Phuket Town, 4 golf courses and 15 mins to Patong. Secured with an electronically controlled gate and fully alarmed. To view online visit www. youtube.com type in “pool house in Phuket” Viewing by appointment only CALL NOW 084-293 -7923 (Thai/Eng.) 081-854-0061 (Eng.) Email: mrgeoffcurry@yahoo.com.

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

Email: flakes010@hotmail.com

Sea View Off Plan Condominiums: 65m2 Condominium. 1

Building 3 storey for sale:

Luxury Villa for Rent: Magnifi-

RPM Marina Condo:

Nai Harn Baan Bua: When only the best will do!!!!4 bed/pool villa in Phukets best kept gated community.410 sq.mtr villa.812 sq.mtr land.Overlooking lagoon.Beautiful.Ph: 0812704291.or thailandmls@gmail.com.

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

Villa with Pool for Sale: Free-

New Condo Kathu For Sale/Rent: Sansiri D Condo

Land & House Park, Chalong: Villa for sale, 4 Bedrooms,

Rawai Seaview Condo for sale: Seaview condo, freehold,

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:

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.

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

Seaview Land Patong:

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

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.

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.

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

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 120sqm.

B7.8 million, fully furnished. For more pictures and information please contact: adrian_troy@yahoo.com

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming

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

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

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.

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:

House for Sale - Chalong:

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

Beach Land on Koh Yao Yai:

6.26 rai direct beachfront, power, water, road, unobstructed views, chanote title, white sand, peaceful.

Only 5.8 mil baht per rai. Doesn't get much better than this! Beautiful beach land. 081 649 3557.

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.

Luxury Villa 3 Bedroom Pool for Rent: N ew villa

320sqm fully furnished. 4 bathrooms, 12m long pool, 5 min. by car to PIA, situated between Naithon and Naiyang beaches.

Longterm rent B80,000 include maid and gardener ser vice.

Call 080 143 5294, email: alain terrat@hotmail.com.

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.

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.

Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with

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

400m from Naiyang Beach. 3 Rai 1 Tarangwah.

6.5MB per Rai. Call 087 091 8331 or email chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail. com for more information.

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

2 Rai, Cherngtalay: 3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas:

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.

Beautiful home in Phuket 4.99MB: Spacious open plan home

3 Rai Chanote Mangosteen Land: Beautiful square land plot 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.

- 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.

The Aqua pool villa-sales/ rent: In Land & House Park Phuket 3 Bdrm House for sale Thalang: House for sale. 3 bed and

2 baths, large living and dining room, 4 X aircons, 2 X car ports and garage.

House 7 yrs 1 owner , well maintained with 135sqm living area. Land Chanote 92tw. 3.5MB 081 737 3116.

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

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.

(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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

location, off road parking, busy road.

Contact Thai 084 630 6920, English 082 534 7410, jeedyvcd@hotmail.com, davidweath@yahoo.com.

Rawai Condo Sale/Rent:

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.

Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai.

Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com

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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.

safe, secure estate villa, close to beach, crystal clear salt water pool, 3 large bed, modern open living, fully furnished, freehold, everything done.

13.9MB. 081 719 4688.

House for sale near Loch Palm: Three bedroom pool villa

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

Budget Bungalows:

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.

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.

Happy Home Apartment for sale: Nice apartment, fully

Patong Tower for Sale: 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.

Sea View Land for Sale:

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.

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.

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.

New House for Sales:

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

PAT O N G c o n d o s f o r sale: Beautiful, modern Condos/

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

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.

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.com

Sea View Off Plan Condominiums: 65m 2 Condominium. 1

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

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

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.

For Sale Rawai Beach Special Twin Villa.

4 suites/studios, 4 bathrooms, pool, large terrace, small garden, living space 400 sqm. Include luxury furnishing Price B8.5 mllion.

SMS for info: 081 788 8280 Email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com For Russian contact Oxana 080 529 0726 or Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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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

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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

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.

Apartment on Golf Course: Surin Beach Office For Sale: Prime location sales office/ Hot Price Sale- PuriAnda Villas: New Pool Villa in Rawai 2 Bed/3 Bath, Built-In & Partial fur.

Private pool & jacuzzi, sala, 50 0 m.to beach Price 7.9 mil.Baht with Chanote title Tel.081 691 3029, E: kris. silanachai@yahoo.com.

Donsak Beachfront Land 3 Rai: 67 metres absolute beach

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

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.

Mansion in Town for Sale:

359.7 sq. 43 rooms. 15 air-conditioners, 28 fans. balcony, hi-speed internet, parking, CCTV and sentry box. In & out with finger scan. Near shopping centre.

B32 million. Call: 090 167 9816 (Eng), 086 300 5052(Thai).

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.

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FOR SALE-KATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,900,000.

LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720.

EMAIL; thewhitehousekata@gmail.com.

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

Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apar tment in Phuket Country Club. Golf view. 1 bed but easily converted to 2. Store, large Western kitchen and all furniture included. Ideal (holiday) home.

Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keith marshall747@gmail.com.

Allamanda (Laguna) Residences/Phuket Sale/Rent:

Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview,

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.

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.

Patong Bangla Building for Sale: B28 million, Chanote, 4 floors 6m x 14m. 1st & 2nd tenanted.

Flr 3-staff accom, bath, kitchen.

Separate office with access to lower floor. 4th flr private penthouse one bed. 087 881 7600.

4 plots (3 connecting, 1 separate) 1km north of Airport, along the road to MaiKhao Beach. Sea view towards south east.

NorSor3Gor. 4.5 Rai in total. B4 million per Rai. Contact owner: 081 893 6630.

renovated & decorated, Large living room, fully furnished, shower & jacuzzi, Mature gardens with waterfall, Security. Because of sickness NOW REDUCED to 3MB. Call: 087 877 2320, 084 854 9889.

Amazing 3 Bedroom Villa With Swimming Pool: Guarded

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.

Sea View Land for Sale:

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

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.

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

Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom

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.

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

Land for Sale Cherngtalay: 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.

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

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

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

Pool villa for sale or rent:

Beautiful 2,400sqm (1.5RAI) Chanote titled land plot in Pasak 8, located on the highest point of a gentle slope.

Quiet and safe area. Only 8.5MB. Agents welcome. Phuketlandvilla@ hotmail.com, 089 875 9609.

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

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

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket

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

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

Free Hold Condo For Sale: Balinese Pool Villa:

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

Freehold 2 BR in Kathu: Newly

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

SeaView near Airport:

Reduced for Quick Sale:

Beaut iful L and L aguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yel-

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

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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Unique luxury condo 2 bed, 2 bath, 155sqm. Foreign FREE HOLD. Recent architect remodel. New Jacuzzi. Views to lake, mountain, marina, pool etc.

Completely furnished to very high standard. Motivated owner leaving.

Wonderful 4 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna.

Sale: Reduced to: 32.7 M / Rent: 170,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www. silkwind.net.

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

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

4 Rai w 2 b, 1ba home. Layan, N Bang Tao Scenic quiet next to National Park 5 min to Cherng-Telay. Prior permit for villa devlp Concrete rd culver t built Incl Thai Co. NS3G title. 18MB. 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.

DETACHED OR SEMI-DETACHED: Large detached 4 Bed.4 Bath 2 en suite, 4 air con. OR 2 adjoining semi-detached. Live in one, Rent one ? Water storage with pumps.

Secure Parking. Quite Soi. All in Excellent condition. kimera5@yahoo.com, 0827383007

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 Properties for sale: Luxury 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.

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

Rawai Great Buying: Lovely

house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition.Distant sea views.4,995,000 Baht. 0812704291 or thailandmls@ gmail.com.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Waterfront Villa in Boatlagoon: Modern style spacious townhouse. 3 large beds/4 baths. 250 Sqm. one office area and 2 balconies. One private birth for a boat up to 6 meters behind the house. freehold/leasehold.

B9.9 million. Call 082 493 8526. Email: flakes010@hotmail.com.

Hill Land for Sale: Very nice location 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.

Seaview Chalong land price 24MB for 2 rai. www.phuket-land-sale.com

Beautiful Beachfront Land:

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.

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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.

BEST SEAVIEW LAND-EVER!

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.

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

Paklok, Chanote, Mountain View, 200m from main road, 11 km from monument and 4 km to Mission Hill.

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CALL 084 305 6667, email: mari sar1978@hotmail.com

Makes a good condo deal now. 1-bedroom, fully furnished, 67 sqm living area. Only B2.99 mil. Big swimming pool. Normal price B3.7 mil. Call 089 872 6895.

Email: jospeder@live.no.

Apartment for sale in Patong: Apartment for SALE in Condo in Marina:

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:

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

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

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Mission Hills.

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

2,200 Land, Nai Harn -B10.9 million for Sale: Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 metres.

Chanote. Contact 087 897 0501. aleksa@thai-evagroup.com

Sales - D Condo Mine:

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

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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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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Be goal-oriented and persuasive, and work well both independently and part of a team.

Qualifications: Male or Female, Thai national, age 25-35 Phuket residential preferable At least Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or related field Excellent communication skills Fluent in English with TOEIC score of at least 600 At least 2 years experience in marketing field Some experience of the design, printing, exhibition is preferred Good computer literate (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc) Self-driven, multi-tasks, well-organized, prompt response and adaptable Be able to work on flexible hours, and can work under pressure to tight deadlines Willing to travel Bangkok-Phuket

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.

a creative and focused individual to join our expanding team. Responsible for keywording images, analyzing market trends,planning photography shoots, and assisting in general office administration.

Successful candidate will have an excellent command of English. *Contact: Jaey* photomorphicimages@gmail.com.

experienced preschool teacher, 10-14 children. Start immediately, Chalong, 40 hour a week. Send resume to phuketteacher@yahoo.com.

is urgently looking for Personal Assistant/Office 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!

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’.

Thai Reporter Wanted A s si st a nt Sal e s M a n ager: • Thai- Male/Female, 25-

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

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.

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

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Exceptional conditions for live-in cook /homemaker for semi-re tired UK/Canadian businessman.

Separate high quality room with shower & T V in high - end re sor t style surroundings. Must speak English. Send resume to bggvirgo@gmail.com.

Couple Wanted: 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.

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.

Sales Consultants Wanted: GB Automobiles is looking for Thai nationals that are fluent in English, self motivated, with a postive attitude and desire to make above average income.

Sales experience preferred but not necessary as full training provided.

Contact shoongiat@landrovergroup.net or call 081 962 2262.

FREELANCE WEB / SEO / EDITING: Do you require up-dates/ SEO to your site, blog or Open Cart?

Also: s- engine/RSS/Blog submissions - PDF/Photo flip shows - Web Photo Video’s etc. For examples email: mr.m.hopkins@gmail.com.

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’.

SALES REPRESENTATIVES Qualifications:

the news desk. This is an exciting position that offers

● Thai or Expat.

great career prospects for the right candidate

● Excellent communication and negotiation skills in Thai

● Be a Thai national

and English. ● Highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude.

● Have a hunger for the news

● Works well under pressure and has a will to succeed.

● Be a proficient photographer

We offer:

● Have a willingness to learn ● Have good English writing skills ● Be willing to work to deadlines ● Be a strong communicator

F e m a l e C o o k / H o m e m a ke r Wa n t e d:

Please send updated resume with photo to: clubrecruitmentpatongbeach@gmail.com

The Phuket News is looking for a Thai reporter to join

The successful candidate must: Marketing Executive wanted: Art House is hiring - Marketing

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.

Personal Assistant Wanted: Tropical Properties real estate

Native English Teacher: Need Cosmetics company "Brilliant Smile" is looking for staff. Work at "Banana Walk" Patong and Central Festival. Good English with communication skills. Ages 25-40 years. Salary 15 - 35,000 THB. Training will be provided. Call 094 319 4637, brilliantsmilephuket@ gmail.com

New Club Opening in Phuket We are now seeking to fill in the following positions:

Project Coordinator needed: Design studio is looking for

Human Resources Department GB Automobiles Co., Ltd. Bangkok Branch: 1009 Srinakarin Road, Suanluang, Suanluang Bangkok 10250 Phuket Branch: 9/29 Moo 6, Thepkasattri Road, Rasada, Phuket 83000, Tel: 076-523-032, 081-962-2262

Guest Service Supervisor: Good command in English,

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.

WE OFFER SOME OF THE BEST SALARIES IN PHUKET…HOWEVER WE ONLY HIRE THE BEST PEOPLE…SO HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

Attractive remuneration package and fringe benefits await the successful candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for an interview.

Interested persons please email resume and recent photo to: dominic.c@landrovergroup.net

Brilliant Smile’s hiring staff

JV Opportunity: JV Partner

If this sounds like you, email your resume with expected salary to adminmgr@classactmedia.co.th or fax your resume to 076 612 553

Class Act Media Co., Ltd. 99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 100

● Competitive salary, bonuses and travel expenses. ● A friendly work environment. ● Social security paid by the company. ● Excellent career progress opportunities.

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

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

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Marine and Automotive storage Kawasaki 750Sxi Jet Ski Pro:

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

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.

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

Maintenance and repairs at competitive rates

Call Max Marine Asia now on 076 239 502 BOATS & YACHTS

LIV Aboard For Sale: CompresBoat 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.

sors and tanks also available. Please contact Joe : 087 891 8912 joe@ similan-diving-safaris.com.

Luxury Yacht for Sale: For sale 2002 Bertram 510 Flybridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000.

Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

Krabi Boat Lagoon: New marina sister of Phuket Boat Lagoon, ready for berthing now with marina charge 50% off and long term berth available.

Well protected by sea conditions and full facilities provided. Contact Khun Choo 086 281 0330.

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

2 2 m . I n d o n e s i a n Pi n i s i Ketch: Licensed and registered in

13 Metre Wooden Hull Cruiser: Cap. 17 PAX. Wooden

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.

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.

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.

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.

J e t s k i s & Tr a i l e r 600,000THB: Two 3 person jet

Jeanneau for Sale Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37, year 20045. 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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BUSINESS FOR SALE: 52’ Convertible FOR SALE: 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

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

Glass bottom cruise boat for sale Length 9.5m, beam 3.7, passenger capacity 22, speed up to 40 knots, dural/composite hull.

Engine Mercruiser 320 hp.

Fuel tank for 150 l, consumption 50 l, consumption 50 l / 100 km.

Front transparent windshield, bottom glass 3x2 m, hydrofoil, toilet + shower, navigation. Built in 2011, excellent condition.

Sell for 9MB or barter for villa/apartment. pervadim@yandex.ru

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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 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.

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.

walk in I walk out, can be changed to bar, 2nd floor 3 bed a/c ff acc. 3rd floor covered open area, 2 x Honda Clicks for rent, cheap rent paid to 2014.

B600,000. 083 633 1284

Guest House for Sale in Patong: Lovely guesthouse Just 100

Hotel and Land for Sale:

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.

Cement Production Plant:

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.

Bar for sale on Soi Bangla:

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

Patong N ew Hot el for Longterm Lease: 40 rooms

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

Boutique Guesthouse & Bar: Boutique Guesthouse, Bar /

Restaurant business for sale. Fully equipped rooms and bar, website and facebook page established.

Well situated only three minutes walk from both Kamala beach and main road with all their amenities.

B1,500,000. Contact: 084 442 7015.

Sale Bar, Hotel + 1 Shop Rawai Beach: Land plot 700 sq

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

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.

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

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com.

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.

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.

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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

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

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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.

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.

Coffee shop/cafe/bar for sale: Fully equipped and licensed,

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.

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.

BAR ON BANGLA

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

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.

H O T E L / R E S TAU R A N T FOR LEASE: In Patong, High

Occupancy rate, perfect location, Easy to start business! High ranking on online travel agents, such Patong Massage Shop For as: booking.com, agoda.com, triSale: Cosy renovated shop. Shop padvisor.com Legal, current and is located inside a hotel on a busy up to date contracts with overseas street directly leading to Patong tour operators that have high sales Beach. Business from hotel customvolume and many loyal customers ers as well as from many tourists with repeat business.Current sales going to/from Patong Beach. Email: channels and property managechumpo26@hotmail.com. ment 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 Guest house & Business: For need to waste your time on if you sale / rent long term. 400 sq m. (N.S.-3 started from scratch –Everything K document) next to Swissotel Kamala. is included! Contact scandinavian 500 m from Kamala beach.

B32 million. owner directly1 (speaks SimpsomMarine_NP135x200 VTC_Classifieds_Sep07.pdf 11/9/2556 English): 9:53:53 Call 081 893 0540, 076 385 775 email: e-mail shincorp1@yahoo.com.sg. anong540@hotmail.com.

Please contact Khun Ay 081-895-7597

BUSINESS SERVICES

Tile I t: Thalang.

Wana Park on Srisoonthor n Rd. Phuket ’s quality tile boutique.

Tiles for interior, exterior, residential, commercial.

Contact 076 620 168 or 081 424 2828. Email info@ tile-asia.com.

Farang Food Paradise:

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.

CARS FOR SALE

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.

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

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:

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.

Nissan NV 1.6 Pick Up, 2006: 2012 TOYOTA VIGO PRERUNNER: 2012 Toyota Vigo Prerunner 3.0 turbo diesel Manual 15,000kms Black with leather interior excellent condition. 084 625 8225.

One hand, private. Only 96,000 km.

Looks like new. The car is totally revised for B100,000. Fast and agile.

B220,000. Contact Yupin – English and Thai: 081 817 4805.

Honda CR-V 2002/Gold 64,000 Km: Used cars -Honda CR-V 2.0E (i-VTEC) with clean condition and no bad accidents.

Top and full option with com plete book service and manual.

Year:20 02,Engine Size: 20 0 0 cc.,Fuel: Petrol.081 818 9696.

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

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

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

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

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.

MAZDA FOR SALE:

PET ADOPTION

OTHER

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

Isuzu Dmax:

LEXUS-4 door sedan 1.4million: Lexus 250, 2006, 2.5 V6 gas-

oline. Paddle shifter, sports drive.

Brand new rims and tires. Travelled 93K. Recently fully ser viced from dealership. Needs new owner ASAP. 082 282 6947 Dan.

2010 Mazda 2 Hatchback: 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.

PERSONAL SERVICES Backgammon: Play-

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

CHILDREN’S CLUB 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.

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.

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

FunStart: Commuter Van For Sale:

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.

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.

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.

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.

CHILDCARE

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

Lady & Yam-Lai are abandoned and in desperate need of a loving home. Mum 1.5 years & Puppy 4 Months old female. I have boarded them at Surin Beach Pet Hospital.

Wonderful with other dogs and great with children. Beaut i f u l l ov i n g w e l l m a n n e r e d girls. They can go together or separately. Call 081 271 3211, email: sonyaklapko@yahoo.com.

est international childcare facility.

High-quality, time proven schedule and curriculum. Now in brand-new purpose-built school. Experienced native English teachers to teach ages 1 1/2-10. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Bus service available from Patong, Karon, Kata, Phuket, Rawai and Chalong. Tel:076 384 638, 080 624 7060(Eng)/087 278 5511(Thai) www.buds-phuket.com.

Phuket Country Club Membership: Lifetime full family mem-

Mum & Puppy Need a Home

But this is not a long term solution and the dogs can not just be put out on the street as they need an owner. They are both the most beautiful girls who want nothing more than you to love them.

Buds International School & Kindergarten: Phuket’s old-

CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS

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:

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.

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.

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Phuket close out season with defeat by Swat Cats FOOTBALL Kazira Hans editor@classactmedia.co.th

Y

amaha League-1 Season 2013 drew to an end on Saturday (November 2) as Phuket FC ended their season 12th on the table after a 3-0 away loss to Nakhon Ratchasima Mazda FC. It was a weakened Phuket side that made the trip: key players Geoffrey Doumeng, Nene Bi and Cristian Alex didn’t make the trip for the match against the Swat Cats, while team captain Eak-artit Somjit and “Giant” Assawin Boonman were both out from picking up yellow cards.

At the beginning of the season, Phuket and Nakhon Ratchasima were among the teams shortlisted by sports reporters and fans to have a shot at promotion to the Thai Premier League, but those hopes had long been dashed by the time of Saturday’s match up.

The 20 minute mark almost saw Giorgi put Phuket in the lead, when a heartbreaking offside flag was raised before he could shoot.

From the on, the home side pressed deep into Phuket

Phuket FC finished the season in 12th place, ending their 2013 Yamaha League-1 season with a three-game slide. territory, and gave the Islanders little chance to breathe – though the half time break came with the scores still nil all.

Determined to go out on

a high, Phuket FC started the second half brightly, with scoring chances from Giorgi and Takam, though the shots were wild and wide.

The Swat Cats would strike

first, with a strike at goal by local hero Promphong Kransamrong that sailed over Phuket keeper Adisak Duangsri’s head in the 63rd minute.

Taking advantage of a frus-

trated Phuket side, Kransamrong would strike again just one minute later as he finished off a nicely placed pass in front of goal to put Nakhon Ratchasima up 2-0.

Shocked by conceding two goals in a two-minute span, Phuket FC left more space to play in front of their own goal, and almost conceded another score from a barrage of shots.

The Islander’s closest opportunity came from Sakareya’s corner kick that sent the ball deep towards the far post but was tipped over by the Swat Cat keeper.

The Swat Cats would score one more in the 77th minute after a fortunate tip put the ball on Yusuke Kato’s feet, who tapped it into the goal to put the home side 3-0 up.

At the final whistle, the season curtain fell for Phuket FC as they finished the Yamaha League-1 Season in 12th place.

Champions Air Force Avia FC, Singh Tharua and PTT Rayong all secured promotion to the Thai Premier League next season.

At the bottom of the table, Rayong FC and Rayong United were both relegated, meaning that from three Rayong teams in League-1 this year, there will be none in 2014.

Pattaya United “The BlueWhite Dolphins” were the only team from the TPL relegated to League-1 this season as there will be 18 teams in the top division in 2014.

New football academy could be game changer FOOTBALL J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

THE UNPRECEDENTED partnership between British International School, Phuket FC, and Cruzeiro EC is expected to enhance the football quality of players not only in Phuket but all of Thailand In a press conference held at the school’s vast campus in Koh Kaew, officials from the Brazilian powerhouse, Phuket FC Chairman Pamuke Atchariyachai, and BIS Headmaster Neil Richards announced the formation of a youth academy on the island that they hope will eventually become a feeder programme to top clubs around the world.

Pedro Moreira, the international business manager for the Brazilian club, said they will scout young local players as well as international talent to bring to the academy, which will be housed in BISP. @thephuketnews

From there, the invited players will attend the school while training under the world-class coaching of academy instructor Jonathas Candido – handpicked to lead the programme because of his strong scouting and coaching background with the Brazilian club.

The school will provide education, meals and rooms for the players during their time in the youth academy.

Young Phuketians who display massive potential may also be considered for a full scholarship to BISP, Richards said.

“One of the objectives is to have young Thais go through the academy and get a good education at the school,” Richards said, “when they get to the senior level, they will hopefully play professionally for Phuket FC or some other Thai club or perhaps Cruzeiro will snap them up as well.”

Chairman Pamuke, acknowledging the academy’s

Officials from Cruzeiro EC, Phuket FC, and BISP announced the formation of a new youth football academy on the island. role in building talent on the island, said the two clubs will collaborate to create a strong

infrastructure of local football by creating youth leagues and tournaments.

A timetable for the competitions have not been set, though officials say they hope to have them up and running by early 2014.

The Phuket FC Chairman also announced that Manager Stefano “Teco” Cugura has signed on for another year.

Several times throughout the press conference, references were made to American expat Bobby Duchowny’s role in bringing Cruzeiro, Phuket FC, and BIS officials together.

Duchowny’s sons, Micah and Jonah, participated in a training course at the Brazilian club’s youth academy in Belo Horizonte, earlier this year.

Cruzeiro EC is one of Brazil’s biggest football clubs, having won several national titles and are known as the only team to have won the state, league, and national cup in the same year (in Brazil).

The club has produced big names such as Dida, Edilson, Rivaldo, and Ronaldo.

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Underdog climbs to top FOOTBALL

The Skay FC 3 – 6 Mew FC

Division 1

Underdog 4 – 1 Blue Horizon

Pita Bar Phuketeers 2 – 0 Irish Times Joy Dive FC 3 – 4 Rose United Gang Junior 3 – 6 TT Boys Division 2 Big Apple & Pita 3 – 3 Daohang FC

Division 3 Frogs Connection 5 –2 Talon FC Next Destination Thailand 4 – 6 Headstart Raum-pheun Coffee Club 5 – 4 Grizzly’s FC Big Team 4 – 3 Two Chefs

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Mew FC

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6

6

The Furian

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2

11

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0

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Experienced Thai team Underdog (yellow) end Blue Horizons winning streak with a 4-1 victory, putting them on equal points top of the table in Division 2.

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Raum-pheun Coffee Club

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3

13

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Next Destination Thailand

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18

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POOL J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

A TIGHTENING BACK, bright lights, cheering fans – it all came down to the final three seconds but Dave “Ginger Wizard” Pearson was not able to set a new Guinness World Record last Friday (November 1) at Tablespoon Cafe in Central Festival.

During his 20th attempt, the Briton was making great time and within four seconds of breaking his own record when the eight ball hit the bumper on a corner pocket.

Two seconds remained on the shot and was given a second chance, but missed again.

And just like that, the record remained untouched.

The aim called for the Brit

to clear ten racks, leaving the eight ball last, all within the previous mark of 8 minutes and 57 seconds.

The attempt was on two tables, five feet apart, as he sprinted in-between. Pearson calculated that he had 3.5 seconds a shot and would know whether he would break the record by the third table.

Part of several events to kick-off the 2014 VNEA Phuket Pool League – which began November 4 – Pearson took over 30 attempts to break a mark he had set just last year.

With Live 89.5’s Sam Clarke and Jason Wilder commentating, a crowd of over 100 people shouted encouragement to the red-headed Pearson as he overcame his frustrations.

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The 34-year-old, once regarded as the best pound-forpound fighter of his generation, faces the bout of his life in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory as he bids to break a losing streak and keep his boxing legacy intact.

“It’s one of the most important fights of my career because I want to show my fans and the world that I can still compete at a high level with elite boxers,” Pacquiao, speaking from his training camp in the Philippines, told reporters during a group phone interview.

A former champion in an unprecedented eight weight divisions, Pacquiao, who turns 35 in December, is seeking to come back from two consecutive defeats which have led supporters to question if he should hang up his gloves.

His seven-year, 15-fight winning streak came to an end in June 2012 with a controversial split decision loss to Timothy Bradley.

It was followed six months later by a sensational sixthround knockout defeat to Mexican arch rival Juan Manuel Marquez.

But “Pac-Man”, as he is known to his fans, insisted the losses have not affected him psychologically, and said he did not contemplate being defeated by Rios in the former Portuguese colony on November 24. AFP

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DC council wants Redskins changed GRID IRON

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ressure grew on the Washington Redskins to abandon their racially charged nickname last week, when the US capital’s city council formally called for the National Football League team to re-brand itself.

In a resolution directed at Redskins owner Dan Snyder, it called the name “an ongoing insult to America’s First Nations” that has had “the foreseeable effect of insulting people of American Indian descent.”

Snyder and the NFL should find another name “that is not derogatory, demeaning or dishonouring,” the council resolution said, suggesting as an alternative the Redtails – a nod to black US fighter pilots in World War II. The resolution passed by a vote of 10-0, with one abstention and two absentees, a local television station

reported.

The casino-rich Oneida tribe in upstate New York has been leading a campaign for a name change, which gathered pace last month when President Barack Obama said he’d favour a less offensive moniker.

In a statement, the tribe welcomed the city council vote, saying it represented another appeal to Snyder to “do the right thing” and dispense with what it called “the R word.”

Last Thursday, Oneida

leaders discussed the issue with NFL officials in New York, but the talks were inconclusive and Redskins owner Dan Snyder has insisted he will never change the name.

On the eve of Tuesday’s vote, the team sent an e-mail to fans urging them to contact city council members to argue that the Redskins name is a crucial part of its heritage.

The Redskins are currently 3-5 and third in the NFC East division. AFP

Cole braced for Pumas after Lions’ pain RUGBY UNION

Dan Cole is motivated by his status as a replacement.

ENGLA N D PROP DA N Cole hopes his hurt at not starting for the British and Irish Lions will spur him on as he prepares for the gruelling challenge of scrummaging against Argentina.

The 26-year-old Leicester front-row appeared in all three Tests of the Lions 2-1 series win in Australia this year but only as a second-half replacement, with Wales’s Adam Jones starting all three matches against the Wallabies.

“I came back from the tour frustrated, but the Lions won the series so I can’t complain,” he said.

England had a definite advantage in the scrum as they opened their November campaign with a 20-13 win over Australia at Twickenham last weekend (November 2).

But after that match, England coach Stuart Lancaster publicly warned his side to expect a tougher test up front when they played the Pumas, long famed for their forward power, at Twickenham on Saturday (November 9). AFP

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Japanese aces named finalists BASEBALL JAPANESE STAR RIGHThanded pitchers Yu Darvish of the Texas Rangers and Hisashi Iwakuma of Seattle were among the named finalists last week for Major League Baseball’s top post-season awards.

Darvish, Iwakuma and Detroit’s Max Scherzer were named finalists by the Baseball Writers Association of America for the American League’s Cy Young Award given to the circuit’s top pitcher.

Adam Wainwright of St. Louis, Miami rookie Jose Fernandez and Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers were named the National League Cy Young finalists by the media panel.

Both award winners will be revealed on November 13.

Iwakuma, a 32-year-old right-hander, went 14-6 with a 2.66 earned-run average and 185 strikeouts over 219 2/3 innings for the Mariners this season.

“Ever since he became a regular starter, he’s been one of the best pitchers in the game.

You get guys talking about how nasty he is and how the ball’s moving all over the place,”

Yu Darvish (Top) and Hisashi Iwakuma (bottom) have both been named finalists for the prestigious Cy Young award.

Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager said.

Iwakuma went 4-0 over his final eight starts and was the only pitcher with two streaks of more than 20 scoreless innings this season in the major leagues.

“One of my ultimate goals was to stay healthy through the long course of the season and stay in the rotation and I was able to accomplish that,” Iwakuma said through a translator.

Darvish, a 27-year-old righthander, went 13-9 with a 2.83 ERA and a major-leagueleading 277 strikeouts over 209 2/3 innings. It was the most

strikeouts for any American League pitcher since Pedro Martinez struck out 284 in 2000. AFP

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helsea were prevented from taking over at the top of the Premier League table last Saturday (November 2) after being dealt a shock 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United.

Victory would have taken Jose Mourinho’s side above leaders Arsenal, but instead they fell to second-half goals

by Yoan Gouffran and Loic Remy on a rain-soaked afternoon in northeast England.

It was Chelsea’s second defeat of the campaign and second consecutive loss away to Newcastle, while Mourinho has now gone four league games without victory at St James’ Park in his two spells as Chelsea coach.

Chelsea’s best chances of the first half both came from corners and fell to John Terry, who saw one header come back off the crossbar and another headed off the line by a stooping Davide Santon.

Meanwhile, Arsenal moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to a 2-0 victory over Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in Saturday’s (November 3) late fixture.

Santi Cazorla and Aaron Ramsey were the scorers on a day when Liverpool would have gone top had they won.

The Reds now find themselves back in third place, having briefly been in second on goal difference earlier in the day after Chelsea lost at Newcastle United.

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Newcastle United’s Central African Republic born French defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa vies with Chelsea’s Spanish striker Fernando Torres during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Chelsea. Photo: AFP/Ian Macnicol to Manchester United next Sunday (November 10).

The game was also given extra spice by Arsenal’s pursuit of Luis Suarez over the summer, when the Gunners lodged a bid of £40,000,001 (B1.9 billion) in the mistaken belief that it would trigger a release clause in the Liverpool striker’s contract.

Earlier, Manchester United maintained their recent momentum by winning 3-1 over Fulham at Craven Cottage to record a fourth consecutive victory in all competitions.

David Moyes’s side effectively wrapped up the game inside 22 minutes through goals from Antonio Valencia, Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney.

Alex Kacaniklic pulled

a goal back for Fulham in the 65th minute with a shot that deflected in off Rooney, but the champions saw out a victory that elevated them to within two points of the top four.

The win, United’s fourth on the run in all competitions, eased the pressure on Moyes, who has been forced to withstand criticism during a difficult start to his managerial career at Old Trafford.

Manchester City moved into the Champions League places after bouncing back from a 2-1 loss at Chelsea two weeks ago by demolishing Norwich City 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

City manager Manuel Pellegrini created a stir by dropping goalkeeper Joe Hart

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following a succession of blunders, but he saw his side race into a 4-0 lead through a Bradley Johnson own goal and efforts from David Silva, Matija Nastasic and Alvaro Negredo.

Yaya Toure added a fifth with a sumptuous free-kick on the hour before Sergio Aguero bludgeoned home in the 71st minute and substitute Edin Dzeko added a late seventh.

Victory took City to within three points of leaders Arsenal, ahead of the London club’s home game with Liverpool later on Saturday, while Norwich remain in the bottom three after a fourth successive game without victory.

Last Sunday (November 3) Tottenham Hotspur and Everton prevented each other from climbing to second place in the Premier League table after an open-ended 0-0 draw at Goodison Park.

Tottenham had the better of the first half, with Everton creating more clear-cut chances in the second, while each team had a penalty claim rejected either side of halftime.

The point was enough to take Tottenham into the top four, level on points with Chelsea and Liverpool and five points below leaders Arsenal, while Everton remain in seventh place, albeit only a point behind Spurs.

Finally, Stoke City’s Asmir Begovic became the fifth

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3

17

13

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17

9

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3

4

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3

3

4

9

13

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3

2

5

12

12

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14

Aston Villa

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3

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5

9

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2

4

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8

8

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10

3

1

6

10

15

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10

17

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5

7

11

-4

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20

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19

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goalkeeper to score in a Premier League match when the Bosnian struck after just 13 seconds against Southampton last Saturday.

Begovic opened the scoring at the Britannia Stadium with a wind-assisted clearance from deep inside his own penalty area.

The 26-year-old’s massive kick downfield was allowed to bounce by Southampton’s defenders and it then looped up over Polish goalkeeper Artur Boruc, who had come too far off his line.

Begovic, who looked slighty embarrassed by his strike, joins Peter Schmeichel,

Saturday, November 2 Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea Fulham 1-3 Man Utd Hull 1-0 Sunderland Man City 7-0 NorwichNorwich Stoke 1-1 Southampton West Brom 2-0 Crystal Palace West Ham 0-0 Aston Villa Arsenal 2-0 Liverpool

Sunday, November 3 Everton Cardiff

0-0 Tottenham 1-0 Swansea

Tim Howard, Brad Friedel and Paul Robinson as a goalscoring ‘keeper in the Premier League.

It was just Stoke’s seventh goal in 10 Premier League games this season and, with one goal to his name, Begovic is now the joint leading scorer for Mark Hughes’ shot-shy team in the top f light this season.

Begovic’s remarkably quick effort was short of the fastest ever Premier League strike, which was scored in 10 seconds by Tottenham defender Ledley King at Bradford City in December 2000. AFP thephuketnews

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Mexicans face pressure, says All Whites manager FOOTBALL

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ew Zealand coach Ricki Herbert (right) questioned Mexico’s big-match temperament last week and said the pressure was all on “El Tri” ahead of their World Cup play-off.

T h e M e x i c a n s h a ve stumbled through a dismal qualifying campaign, limping to fourth place in the CONCACAF federation for a last-gasp chance to make it to Brazil with a two-legged tie against the All Whites.

Herbert, who guided New Zealand to an unbeaten run in the group stages of the last World Cup in South Africa, said his charges would not underestimate Mexico, who at 24th in the world are ranked 55 places above his team.

“They’re a hell of a good team and on their day they

could beat anybody at home, that’s the challenge we face,” he told commercial radio.

But he said the Mexicans, who have not missed

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the World Cup since 1990, showed they were vulnerable during their turbulent CONCACAF qualifying campaign.

In a string of results that

left their fans angry and disillusioned, Mexico won only two of 10 games, scored just seven goals and sacked three coaches before appointing Miguel Herrera for the New Zealand play-off.

Mexico looked confident when they defeated Finland 4-2 in a friendly last week.

Herbert said it would be a different story in the first leg of the play-off at the Azteca on November 13, when the home crowd at the 105,000-capacity stadium would be expecting success.

The second leg is a week later.

He does not expect his players to be overawed by the atmosphere at the Azteca Stadium.

“I think they’ll be very controlled. There’s a real anticipation and excitement in the group about going there to play.” AFP

HASH HOUSE HARRIERS Run 1446: 4pm, Saturday, November 9 Hares: Manneken Pis, Jeanneke Pis & Parasol Pussy Directions: From Thalang traffic lights go west for 2.5 km. In Ban Don turn right (HHH sign) to Layan Hills (signposted), after 1.2 km turn right (HHH sign) before a football field. Follow the signs to the lager.

From Kamala turn left at Cherngtalay police station.

Follow the road direction Thalang for 3.4 Km. Turn left in Ban Don (HHH sign). From there follow the above instructions.

Bus pick-up: Kamala: 15:00, Patong: 14:30 More info: phuket-hhh.com

Cricket Sixes tourny this weekend CRICKET TEAMS FROM AROUND the region will be suiting up for the Sunseeker Thailand International Cricket Sixes tournament this weekend (November 8 to 10), being held at the Alan Cooke Ground.

Australian and Singaporebased squads will be put to the test against some of the Phuket Cricket Group’s best line-ups The entire three-day tournament will feature live commentary on all the action.

In cricket sixes, games are played between two teams of six players, and each game consists of a maximum of five six-ball overs bowled by each side.

Each member of the fielding side bowls one over, with the exception of the wicket-

Action from the Alan Cooke Ground earlier this year. keeper. Batsmen retire not out on reaching 31 runs.

The idea is to reach a maximum of 36 runs in an over by hitting 6 sixes. A retired batsman can return to the crease after lower-order batsmen either retire or are out.

“We are proud to be associated with the event, which will showcase the great cricket

scene on our tropical island paradise” said Craig Murphy, managing director of Max Marine Asia, the authorised and exclusive dealer for Sunseeker Yachts in Thailand.

The tournament begins with a round-robin stage as teams will look to secure a place in the cup final on Sunday, November 10.

Sunseeker Thailand is the title sponsor of this weekend’s International Cricket Sixes competition.

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Russia to take Olympic torch up into space OLYMPICS THREE NEW CREW members blasted off yesterday (November 7) for the International Space Station (ISS) on a Russian rocket, and took with them the precious cargo of an Olympic torch for the 2014 Winter Games in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

In an unprecedented move, the Olympic torch will on Saturday (November 9) be taken out into open space on a spacewalk by two Russian cosmonauts to mark Russia’s hosting of the Games in February.

The Soyuz-FG rocket and Soyuz-TMA capsule, emblazoned with the symbols of the Sochi Games and the Olympic rings, have already been installed on the launch pad of Russia’s Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

I n a s i g n of t h e launch’s importance, it will be broadcast live on a big screen to thousands of people watching in New York’s Times Square, according to NASA. Aboard the Soyuz are Mikhail Tyurin of Russia, Japan’s Koichi Wakata and NASA astronaut Rick Mastracchio on the sixhour trip to the ISS. There they will join six incumbent crew on board, the first time since October 2009 that nine people have served together aboard the space station without the presence of the now retired

US space shuttle.

On board they will find station commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of Russia and flight engineers Karen Nyberg of NASA, Italy’s Luca Parmitano, Russian Oleg Kotov, NASA’s Mike Hopkins and Russian Sergei Ryazansky.

Kotov and Ryazansky will, on Saturday, carry the Olympic torch on a spacewalk outside the station. Russian officials have made clear that the torch will at no point be lit, for safety reasons.

In a crammed few days for the ISS, Yurchikhin, Nyberg and Parmitano will then end their five-and-a-half-month mission and return to Earth, touching down in Kazakhstan on Monday (November 11).

Joining them on the return after its brief spell in space will be the torch, which will later be used to light the Olympic flame at the Fisht stadium in Sochi for the opening ceremony on February 7.

T h e h ig h - p r of i l e Olympics mission comes as Russia seeks to prove that its mostly Sovietdesigned systems are reliable enough to continue humans’ conquest of space.

The 2011 retirement of the US Space Shuttle programme made the Soyuz – whose basic principles are little changed since the first manned spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin in 1961 – the world’s last remaining manned link with the ISS. AFP

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Manchester United’s English striker Wayne Rooney reacts to a missed chance during the UEFA Champions League Group A football match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England on October 23, 2013. Manchester United won the game 1-0. Photo: AFP/Andrew Yates

Rooney challenges Arsenal to keep up FOOTBALL

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anchester United for ward Way ne Rooney has said Arsenal still have to prove they have the consistency to fight for the Premier League title this season.

The two sides meet this Sunday (November 10) with the North Londoners eight points clear of United at the top of the table after a blistering start to the campaign.

United’s form is also on

the up, though, as a 0-0 draw with Real Sociedad on Tuesday (November 2) extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to eight games.

A nd Rooney believes Arsenal – who haven’t won a trophy for over eight years – still have to show they can last the distance of the 38game season. “ We’l l h ave t o w a it and see where they are in March. We’ve seen before that they’ve been in the top two until February, March time and then dropped off

so it’s down to them to try and stay there.

“We know we are playing better and are stating to do well. There are only 10 games gone so there is no big worry at the minute.”

Rooney started the 0-0 stalemate at Real Sociedad, but was replaced by Robin Van Persie with half an hour remaining to keep him fresh for Sunday’s clash at Old Trafford.

Van Persie went onto miss a penalty and saw another effort strike the post as United

failed to secure the win that would have all but sealed their place in the last 16.

The English champions still lead Group A by a point from Bayer Leverkusen with two games remaining.

However, Rooney was frustrated not to have taken all three points having had by far the better of the chances in a cagey encounter.

“We’re disappointed not to get the three points. I thought we were the better team, but overall it is another clean sheet and decent result.” AFP

Trio of favourites show World Cup promise RUGBY LEAGUE THE THREE STAND-OUT teams at the Rugby League World Cup – New Zealand, Australia and England – all registered big wins last weekend (November 3) as the gulf with second-tier nations was cruelly exposed.

Defending champions New Zealand (48-0) and the English (42-0) both registered eight-try romps to nil over France and Ireland respectively.

Fiji actually scored the first points of their game against Australia courtesy of a Alipate Noilea penalty, but that was

before the Kangaroos, bidding for a 10th World Cup title, turned the screws for a 34-2 win.

So three victories for the

big three, with 124 points for and just a solitary penalty against.

The results mean the Kiwis and the Kangaroos have

already qualified for the quarter-finals, with England still not quite there, having gone down 28-20 to Australia in their opening match.

For coaches Stephen Kearney (NZL), Tim Sheens (AUS) and Steve McNamara (ENG), the focus will now turn to fine-tuning their sides for the knock-out phase after disposing of the meat-anddrink pool stage.

Lapses in game time have been evident from all three sides, natural in a sport that is fast, free-flowing and unforgiving, and given to ebbs and flows between attack and defence. AFP thephuketnews