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Troops retake Patong Beach for the public LIFE

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GUNS AND TANS: A tourist couple relax on their beach towels as Royal Thai Army troops make sure that the beach clean-up is not impeded.

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ome 100 vendors and business owners who have been making a living on Patong Beach for years reacted angrily to the appearance on the beach on Wednesday morning (July 9) of municipal officials accompanied by heavily armed soldiers.

Suriya Sintoke, Managing Director of the Solemio Group, which has had

two medium-sized wooden restaurants on Patong Beach selling Thai and European food, pizzas and drinks for the past three years, complained to The Phuket Newsthat the whole thing was unfair.

“I have a contract from the [Patong] Municipality allowing me to build my restaurants here. I have planning permission and I have a lawyer.

“I was informed last month that I must demolish the restaurants and

if I don’t, the army will do it.” She accused the authorities of unfairness.

“I was intimidated by some of the other businesses here. I believe the Municipality has singled me out.”

She shouted at the troops, “Why are you doing this to me? Please don’t pull down my restaurant.”

Mayor Chalermluck Kebsap said that no one was being treated unfairly and that about 500 businesses had already received notice to quit public

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land. “They already knew for the past month what was going to happen,” she said.

Col Somchai Ponatong from the Royal Thai Army’s 41st Military Circle Command in Nakhon Sri Thammarat, who led the troops onto the beach, said there was no intention to deprive people of a living.

He invited them to a meeting at the Royal Thai Navy 3rd Fleet base today (July 11) to discuss options.

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Total overhaul needed: poll ALMOST TWO THIRDS OF PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART in a Phuket News online poll see corruption as a massive problem that needs root-and-branch treatment. Another third worry that when the Army hands over power, corruption will return.

The votes: Corruption in Thailand is a massive system. The civil service needs rebuilding – 62% Everything will go back to the way it was once the army leaves – 32% The army’s recent efforts will stop corruption permanently – 4% Corruption in small doses is actually OK – 1%

Patong business owners angry but resigned to losing Continued from Page 1 The colonel politely calmed many people down by saying that they could still make a living on the beach by selling food, drink or massage services, for example. But they must not build structures on the beach.

Col Somchai said, “Now most people understand what we are doing today. I will meet some businesses people for more talks on Friday.”

But a Patong businessman who did not want to be named told The Phuket News after he talked with Col Somchai, “I have been making living on the beach for a very long time.

“I am sure this will affect tourism, because tourists still want beach loungers to relax on, and some want to have fun on jet-skis. They had choices.”

Kathu District Chief Sayan Chanachaiwong said, “We are not to banning them from making a living on beach. They still can work in the beach area, for example by selling massage services.

“But, they may not set up regular buildings such as tents or jet ski stands. That’s illegal.”

Mayor Chalermlak said, “We issued orders to 500 businesses a month ago to pull down [their structures]. In the past we have compromised but other provinces do not allow this, so we have to demolish illegal structures too.

“Yes, I knew that most of them are not happy because it will hurt their income.

“They had contracts with the municipality before I became Mayor.”

Expatriate James Fischer and friend, watching the goings-on from the Patong promenade, were all in favour of the clean-up.

Mr Fischer said, “It’s much better. Driving down here this morning to see the beaches open and clear was amazing.

“This is a much needed improvement. For many years we have been waiting for this.

“I’ve not seen as many people on the beach for a long time. It’s very good.”

Parks staff drafted in from Phang Nga dismantle one of the illegal structures on Naithon Beach on Wednesday.

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150-strong force of Department of National Parks (DNP) officials have resumed the restoration of Nai Thon Beach in Phuket’s north, having razed seven encroaching structures there on Wednesday (July 9), while issuing a demolition order for 10 more structures.

The inspection and demolition, led by DNP’s National Parks Director Samak Donnapee and Sirinat National Park chief Kitipat Tharapiban, was a follow-up on a previous inspection conducted in May. That inspection concluded with an order from the outgoing park chief for operators of eight encroaching, permanent structures on Nai Thon Beach

to be removed within 90 days or face demolition at the will of officials.

However, officials this morning found that no less than seven of the structures still remained, albeit already vacated and in various stages of deconstruction.

While demolishing the structures, officials became aware of 11 more encroaching structures along the 900-metre stretch of beach. Some appeared to be vacated, but others seeming to be only temporarily abandoned.

Chief Kitipat said that cases will be filed against encroaches and that orders to demolish the structures will be issued in accordance with the 1961 National Parks Act, Section 22, which gives offenders a maxi-

mum of 90 days to comply.

“The initial notice will give the encroachers 30 days, and if they file an appeal with the National Parks Department, they will be given an additional 30 days, after which the department [after upholding the order] will issue another 30 days notice to demolish the structures.

“After that point, if they [the offenders] still don’t demolish the structures, we will do it in accordance with Section 22, whereby they will be liable for the expenses.

“How much will depend on how many people we need and the going [labor] market rate,” he explained.

The chief added that the DNP will continue to work closely with Tah Chat Chai

Police, Department of Special Investigations and the Anti Money-Laundering Office on all national park encroachment cases.

“After speaking with locals, it has come to our attention that some [of the encroachers] have ‘bought’ or leased [long-term] their operation at the rate of B7 million per plot, and in the case of sub-lease deals, at a rate of between B300,000 to B400,000 per year.”

“We believe that all the cases have the characteristics of the operators being Nai Toon (entrepreneurs), not Kon Joan (poor people), as was claimed previously,” Mr Kitttipat estimated that it will take about six months to completely restore the beach to its original, natural condition.

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Blacklisting planned for overstaying foreigners NEW TOUGHER RULES ON foreigners overstaying their permits to stay in Thailand are on the way, the ThaiVisa.com website reported on Monday (July 7).

Offenders will be blacklisted, barring them from Thailand for a time after they leave.

Thaivisa.com reported that it had seen the proposal detailing the tough new measures.

The Phuket News received confirmation from a source in Immigration Headquarters, who asked not to be named, that a proposal along these lines has been made to the Ministry of Interior, which is expected to approve the new rules “soon”.

ThaiVisa reported that the proposed measures, which will see overstayers of more than 90 days blacklisted, are as follows: If foreigners “surrender” (usually by presenting themselves at Immigration while leaving the country) they will be barred from returning for a period that will depend on how long they have overstayed. The periods proposed are: Overstay of more than 90 days: Barred from re-entering the kingdom for one year.

Overstay of more than one year: Barred from re-entering for three years.

Overstay of more than three years: Barred from reentering for five years.

Overstay of more than five years: Barred from re-entering for 10 years.

Overstay of more than 10 years: Barred for life.

In cases where the foreigner is caught staying in the country illegally: Overstay of less than a year: Barred for five years.

Overstay of more than a year: Barred for 10 years Currently those who overstay are fined B500 a day, up to a maximum of B20,000.

Some foreigners who are arrested, detained, or deported are blacklisted, but this is on a case-by-case basis.

Immigration has recently taken a number of measures to stop foreign nationals abusing the tourist visa system by doing regular ‘Out/In border runs’ in order to stay in Thailand long-term.

On Tuesday ThaiVisa also reported that some people applying for extensions of stay at Immigration offices had been told to sign a declaration that they understood the new rules, so it seems that Immigration are very confident of getting the measures approved. @thephuketnews

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fficials from the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) on July 8 announced a renewed drive to reclaim land in the Sirinart Marine National Park lost to encroachers.

This time, with the military behind the drive, things are expected to move faster than before.

At the gathering at Sirinart Park offices, Phuket Governor Maitri Intusut explained, “Years ago some land papers were approved illegally. Now we are concentrating on working transparently and honestly.

The DNP’s National Parks Director Samak Donnapee said, “Order No 64 [from the National Council for Peace and Order – NCPO] stated that national forests must be returned to the nation.

“Before, we had problems working on this and the work went slowly. Now, with the NCPO in charge we can work more easily and many of the problems have gone away.

“We are already working on action against corrupt officials. If we find officials who have taken bribes, they will be punished according to the law.”

In order to prevent more land in the park being sold to innocent buyers, Mr Samak said, a centre is to be set up

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Officials, guarded by armed Marines, visit the abandoned Peninsula Resort at Nai Yang. where people thinking of buying land close to the park can check whether the land papers are legitimate.

The officials, guarded by armed Navy Marines, visited the abandoned Phuket Peninsula Spa & Resort at Nai Yang beach, one of 11 sites covering about 500 rai that are already in the judicial process, with high expectations that the land papers will be cancelled.

Sirinart National Park chief Kitipat Tharapiban reported that another 379 parcels of land, covering a total of 2,743.34 rai are under the microscope.

“I plan to talk with the Land Department about canceling all those land papers.”

Also present was Tawichat

Nillakan, Phuket Director of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, who said, “I would say that 77 cases [that we know of] involve [corrupt] officials dating back to 1987. I don’t want to give details yet, however. But I want to assure you that we will work in close cooperation with everyone else

involved in the investigation.”

After the meeting, Jamreu Saetan of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce told The Phuket News that the current “owners” of land in the park are not to blame. “If they are told they are occupying the land illegally, that’s not right.

“We should look back into

the past to see clearly where the [illegal] land papers originated.

Then I would like to see the buyers receive compensation.

“That way, investors will feel confident to invest in Phuket. And this is not just about Sirinart Park; it is also about public land [illegally occupied].”

Adding weight to the investigations is the new Director General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Pol Gen Chatchawal Suksomjit, who was in Phuket last Friday (July 4) to receive the case files for 14 alleged instances of encroachment in the park.

Mr Samak told Gen Chatchawal that he was having trouble getting cooperation from the Land Department.

“Getting to talk with the Land Department is very hard, especially [in cases of encroachment] in Sirinart National Park.

“It is as hard as trying to pull down buildings.

“But with the support of the DSI we will be successful.”

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scorted by heavily armed guards, Governor Maitri Inthusut on Monday (June 7) visited 20 families living in the Nakkerd Hills between Chalong and Kata-Karon after they reported that they had been threatened and had plants on their farms destroyed.

Somboon Jeamsakul, 63, explained that he and the others had SorPorKor farming rights on the land.

SorPorKor papers allow people to occupy the specified piece of land for farming only. The land may not be sold or rented out, and the rights may be assigned only to the holder’s heirs.

But, said Mr Somboon, a former senior police officer in Phuket had his eye on the 423 rai of land occupied by the 20 people and had tried to buy it from them.

When they refused, on the grounds that it was public land they could not sell legally, a campaign of intimidation began, with the villagers being threatened by armed men who

Governor Maitri Inthusut’s visit to the area was protected by well-armed security. appeared to be Burmese, and had, Mr Somboon believed, been hired to frighten the locals.

The locals complained to the Governor’s office.

Gov Maitri said, “I have already ask Royal Forestry Department’s Conservation Section to look into this issue.

“This area has been planted with sator, durian, mangosteen and rubber trees for a long

time. The SorPorKor rights were issued in 1998.

“First, we will not allow anyone to intimidate local people. If they do, they will be reported to the assistant district officer of Kathu.

“Second, no one is allowed to encroach on Royal Forestry land.

“Third, if anyone does trespass on Forestry land and intimidates local people, legal

action will be taken against them.”

He also asked the local people to try to collect evidence – voice recordings, photos or videos – of the people sent to intimidate them, so that they can be identified.

He also advised them to be sure not to plant anything beyond the borders defined in their SorPorKor papers.

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As police used a crane to haul the pick up from the water, frogmen discovered the second vehicle underwater.

Police pull mystery motors from lake POLICE AND DIVERS who went to a lake in Baan Manik, Thalang, on Monday (July 7) to investigate a report that a pickup truck had overshoot a sharp curve near The Valley Village and landed in the lake, got more than the bargained for.

While retrieving the sunken Mitsubishi pickup truck with a crane, divers from the Kusoldharm Foundation were surprised to discover another vehicle resting in the watery grave – an old Honda Civic.

Both vehicles were old models with minor damage to their exteriors. The Honda Civic looked like it had been up to its arches in mud at the bottom of the lake for quite some time.

No bodies were found in the vehicles, which are now drying out at Thalang Police Station while police try to identify the owners and find out what happened.

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Navy leads raid on airport operators

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The lobby of the Allamanda Hotel – which will close soon.

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he Royal Thai Navy showed up in force at Phuket International Airport on Monday morning (July 7), with 50 Marines parading in front of the terminal before Navy and Police officers moved in to inspect taxi and limousine arrangements, and shops.

The high profile visit came as part of action ordered by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to get legitimate taxi operations better organised and to crack down on illegal taxis – both long-term problems at Phuket Airport.

The drive is also intended to get the sticky fingers of “influential” people and local politicians (often the same people) out of the taxi business.

Prateuang Sornkam, Director of Phuket International Airport, escorted Capt Sompong Nakthong, Chief of Staff at the Royal Thai Navy Third Fleet; and Pol Lt Col Teenawat Leamsuwan,

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A Navy officer listens as staff at a taxi and limo booth explain their side of things.

Superintendent of Tah Chat Chai Police Station, as they made the rounds.

They discovered that although one group of 50 taxis is legally registered to work at the airport, another group of 50 did not have “green plate” taxi licences, and there were a further 18 unaffiliated taxis that were also unlicensed.

The Navy now has all the names and the illegal taxi drivers will be told to behave and stay out of the airport. If they do not “understand”, they will receive “a visit” from the Marines.

If they persist in coming to the airport after one month, they will be arrested.

The officers also examined

the problem of “many” illegal shops set up inside the airport.

These will be closed.

The officers will also target any official who can be shown to have received bribes for facilitating or turning a blind eye to illegal activities at the airport. They will be questioned and may face punishment. Darawan Naknakhon

THE ALLAMANDA HOTEL complex in Laguna, which opened a couple of decades ago, will close at the end of this month.

In an email to guests booked to stay there, the management company, Allamanda Hotel Ltd (AHL), stated, “Please be informed … that, after operating the hotel … for over 20 years, Allamanda Laguna Phuket hotel is closing its doors…

“Due to unforeseen circumstances it no longer can sustain as a 4-star hotel.”

General manager Femke Beekers confirmed on Tuesday (July 8) that the hotel will close.

She said, “Allamanda Laguna Phuket will close as a hotel at the end of July. We were unable to continue operating certain areas [of the hotel],

which [has] made it impossible for us to remain competitive.

“AHL will try to arrange alternative accommodation for people who have already booked.”

Completed in 1993, the complex has three phases.

Phases 2 and 3, comprising 141 units, were run as a hotel.

Initially it was managed by Laguna Resorts and Hotels, but in 2009 the condo owners set up AHL to run the hotel.

The Phuket News understands that owners of Phase 1 declined to allow the continued use of part of their premises

by AHL, making the hotel unviable.

Owners of Phase 1 could not immediately be reached for comment as to why this decision was taken.

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Phuket’s top elected official backs Army Alasdair Forbes execeditor@classactmedia.co.th

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he island’s most powerful elected administrator last Friday (July 4) backed the sweeping-away of all structures built illegally on public land in Phuket, and supported the military’s drive against corruption.

In a wide-ranging interview with The Phuket News, Paiboon Upatising, Chief Executive of the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (OrBorJor), said, “If the military has the power, they should do it [clear the beaches], to make sure everything is on the right track.”

He added, “They have to do it all over Thailand, not only Phuket; Pattaya, Koh Chang [and others] also have [the same problem]. If the central government has the power and they do it right, people will be afraid [to encroach on public land].

Paiboon Upatising: Amused by the current predicament of certain government officials.

“Now you see Thailand becoming more clear than before. I think it will be better.”

Asked whether the current military-led drive against corruption would go high enough up the various minis-

tries involved to make a real difference, he said, “I think so. They are trying to get rid of this. That is why they took over from the Thaksin/Yingluck government, because of the corruption.

“People agree, and applaud them because they want to get rid of corruption.”

Asked whether the cleaning-up of corruption would have permanent results or whether corruption will creep

back in with the return of democracy, he said, “I think this year [with the military still in total control] will be better than before. After that we have to look at the new constitution.

“I think they [the Army] are trying to get rid of politicians who use their power for corrupt reasons. I think you will see that more clearly than before.”

Mr Paiboon said he believed one aim of the Army will be to rid Thai politics of cynically populist projects such as the failed rice pledging scheme.

He also appeared amused by the current predicament of some senior non-elected government officials. “The heads of departments don’t know where they are going [to be sent] in the afternoon or the evening because the military could move them [at any time]. They are all tightly gripping the arms of their [office] chairs.”

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Alarm as blaze hits Governor’s complex A SUSPECTED SHORTcircuit filled the Phuket Governor’s office in Provincial Hall with smoke on Monday after noon (July 7).

The alarm was raised af t er people smel led smoke, and then saw it coming out of upstairs windows of the building, on Damrong Rd, Phuket Town.

As staff r ushed to shift furniture out of the building before it smelled irretrievably of smoke, firefighters were called.

The fire was tracked on a short-circuit in an air conditioner installed above the upstairs ceiling, with burning plastic cable sheathing producing dense choking smoke.

The firefighters were able to put the fire out in about 10 minutes. No one was hurt.

Governor Maitri Inthusut was not there at the time.

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Weekend of reflection TODAY (JULY 11), THAIland celebrates Asalha Bucha Day while tomorrow it marks Khao Pansa Day. This creates a three-day weekend, during which many businesses, along with government offices will be closed.

The sale of alcohol is banned until midnight tomorrow night.

Asalha Bucha commemorates the Lord Buddha’s first sermon while Khao Pansa marks the beginning of the three-month Buddhist Lent.

Eaint Myat Noe: A lot of fun.

Burmese Beauties beached TWENTY FINALISTS IN the Miss Universe Myanmar 2014 contest are in Phuket for five days.

On Sunday (July 6) they surprised and delighted tourists on Karon beach when they took part in a photo shoot there.

During their stay, which ended on Wednesday (July 9), the 20 girls visited Wat Chaiyathararam and Wat Phra Thong, and a pearl farm and pearl factory. They also went to the show at Phuket FantaSea. Eaint Myat Noe, contestant number 20 said, “This is a lot of fun. Phuket’s a beautiful place and the Thai people are so kind.”

The final will take place in Yangon, Myanmar, two weeks from now, on July 26.

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Good news for Sea Gypsies in battle against eviction T

he Sea Gypsy community in Rawai last Friday (July 4) received some very good news from the Department of Special Investigation, which announced that DNA tests on two partial skeletons found in the ground beneath their village show the bone come from people related to those living there now.

The Sea Gypsies had been hoping that precisely this confirmation would allow them to combat a bid by six local businessmen to eject them from the land.

The Sea Gypsies say they have been living in the area for seven generations at least, but have no official documentation. The businessmen have Chanote papers.

On Friday the new Director General of the DSI, Pol Gen Chatchawan Suksomjit, along with other senior DSI officers came to the village to return their ancestors’ bones to the Sea Gypsies.

They received a warm welcome from some 100 villagers, along with local officials and staff of the Chumchonthai

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August last year: DSI officers search for human bones under the villagers’ home.

Foundation, which has been trying to help the villagers.

A spiritual leader of the village received the box of bones, which will be re-interred in a special ceremony.

The DSI took on the case after the People’s Movement for a Just Society (Pmove) submitted a petition on the

villagers’ behalf to Yingluck Shinawatra when she was Prime Minister.

The Rawai Sea Gypsies claim they have lived on the disputed land for at least seven generations, building homes there and living their their own unique lifestyle.

Just over 2,000 people in

247 households now live in the village.

When claims were made to ownership of the land, backed

by Chanote land papers, some of the Sea Gypsies attempted to fight the claims in court.

But without documentary evidence they were unable to strike down the land papers,

and the judge had no choice but to accede to the arguments of the “owners”, and ordered nine of the villagers to leave the land.

The nine are now in the process of appealing that decision and the bone DNA evidence, it is hoped, will tip the case in their favour.

The Chanote papers are based on SorKor 1 papers issued in 1955.

The Sea Gypsies say that their community was already on the land before that date, but proving that claim has been difficult.

Those helping the Sea Gypsies, including the DSI, hope to prove that the Sea Gypsy claim is true and that the original SorKor 1 papers were issued based on false information provided to Land Department officials.

If that can be shown, then the villagers can move to have the Chanote papers voided.

Gen Chatchawan said the DSI would hand over any other evidence it finds to the Sea Gypsies, to aid them in their court battle. Suthicha Sirirat

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The truck was a write-off.

So were the fish.

Trio lucky to escape as pickup truck flips THE YOUNG DRIVER of a pick-up truck full of fish lost control and crashed about a kilometre north of the Thalang intersection on July 2.

The truck flipped and landed on its roof, scattering fish all over the road and bursting a water pipe at the roadside.

The driver, Yodsiri Saithong, 20, received head injuries, though not severe.

Two others in the cab with him escaped with cuts and bruises.

Yodsiri told police that he had only recently started work as a driver. He was driving from Chalong to Phang Nga when he lost control because “the truck was too heavy”.

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Phuket knifing puts Italian journalist’s life on the line

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huket police officers were called to the bedside of Italian investigative journalist and stabbing victim Antonio Papaleo last week to provide protection for the reporter after news of the attack led to fears that Slovakian money laundering mafia would attempt to finish off the 44-year old while he convalesced at an undisclosed hospital in Phuket.

Mr Papaleo was stabbed twice and robbed in the KaronKata area at about 3am last Thursday (July 3) by a gang composed mostly of teenagers riding motorbikes.

After deliberately crashing into their victim and knocking him off his bike, a member of the gang knifed Mr Papaleo in his left side before riding off with his bag containing valuables and his passport. The two knife wounds wrecked Mr Papaleo’s spleen, which was removed in an operation the following day.

Mr Papaleo runs the news website La Voce della Slovacchia, and is a key witness in the Hong Kong trial of Slovak national Juraj Jariabka, charged with running a money laundering ring that stretched from the Balkans to Dubai and Hong Kong.

In 2012, Mr Papaleo infiltrated the ring by pretending to be a corrupt journalist, “Tony Corleone”, addicted to alcohol and drugs. The gang used him to open companies and bank accounts for use in money laundering. Using a pinhole camera he captured video evidence essential to the prosecution.

Since his true role came to light, he has been subject to threats, not just from the gang – who would be happy to see him dead – but even from a Beijing-based Slovak diplomat.

The organisation Reporters Without Borders (RSF) issued an appeal on June 23 for authorities in Slovakia, Italy and elsewhere to give Mr Papaleo protection.

An RSF statement explained that Mr Papaleo tried to report what he had learned to the Czech and Slovak authorities, and to Interpol but they showed little interest.

“So Papaleo went back to Hong Kong and reported his findings to the Special Bureau for Narcotic and Financial Crimes, which took him seriously and began an investigation. @thephuketnews

Italian investigative journalist Antonio Papaleo is recovering in hospital after being stabbed. Photo: John Boyd “After the Hong Kong police arrested the head of the ring in May 2013, Papaleo received several death threats.

Since then, the Hong Kong police have been asking the European authorities in vain to provide him with protection.”

So when he was stabbed on Thursday in Phuket, his first thought – and the first thought of people who knew about him – was that the gang had tracked him and this was an assassination attempt.

After the attack, and after being alerted to his background, The Phuket News and other English-language news operations in Phuket decided not to disclose his name out of concern for his safety.

Then, in the press conference staged by police a day later to announce the capture of his attacker, Mr Papaleo’s name was announced.

The police had no way at that time of knowing his circumstances.

Mr Papaleo decided that, rather than hide, his best chances of avoiding a murder attempt as he lay helpless in a bed in a public hospital ward would be to get as much press coverage as possible.

He told The Phuket News, “I’m not very well, basically.

The operation was fine from what they tell me but they had to remove my spleen because it was totally ruined.

“I’ve been under morphine for four days so I’m not very bright and sharp.”

Asked about his decision to go public, he explained, “The

point is very simple. Either I’m the most unlucky person in the universe to be robbed and assaulted in Thailand – which is possible – or this is somehow connected with my guys – my bad guys – searching for me.

“In either case I don’t think that revealing my name and location will put me in more danger than I am in now.

Benjamin Ismail, the head of the RSF Asia-Pacific desk, was in favour of keeping Antonio’s identity concealed.

However, when Mr Papaleo was told that his name had already been revealed in the press conference he said, “That’s another reason not to be concerned about keeping my name hidden.”

All things considered, he added, he felt that full exposure would keep him safer.

When The Phuket News spoke with him, he was in a public ward.

The newspaper contacted the island’s chief of police, Pol Maj Gen Krajang Suwannarat, to acquaint him with the circumstances.

Mr Papaleo, The Phuket News was informed by the hospital, was put in a private room with police protection.

The Hong Kong Newspaper, the South China Morning Post, has run a number of stories about the trial and the threats against Mr Papaleo.

With his support, the newspaper published a story about the Karon stabbing, naming him.

Most of the gang in Phuket were caught and the ringleader, Ekawat “Ek” Nilaku, 20, con-

fessed to carrying out the attack on Mr Papaleo, as well as another, similar attack on a Russian woman tourist about

half an hour later in Kata. She, too, was stabbed, though little damage was done.

Ekawat said he needed money to pay for tuition for his younger sister.

Phuket Provincial Police have been able to catch seven out of a total of nine suspects, mostly minors aged between 15 and 17.

The seven – both men and women – have been charged with armed robbery using a vehicle at night, and with attempted murder.

Friends of the victims were also present at the press conference to identify Ek. Ek told police that, leading up to the attacks, he had joined a group of nine youths who had left Koh Sireh on four motorbikes and headed Kata and Karon to seek tourists to rob.

When they arrived at the area in front of the Hilton Hotel along Karon beach, they saw their first target, Mr Papaleo, riding pillion on a motorbike driven by Inna Sifonova, 28, from Russia.

After kicking them off the bike, the gang proceeded to rob the tourists. When Mr Papaleo resisted, Ek stabbed him twice in the abdomen. The gang grabbed his bag and rode off.

The gang then split into two groups, with seven suspects on three motorbikes heading back to Chalong and Ek along with one of the minors heading back towards Kata beach.

When they came to the area in front of The Surf House (near the Karon Municipality) they spotted three Russian girls who were taking photos with their mobile phones.

Ek and his accomplice parked their bike and proceed to attempt to mug a phone from Sofya Tolstova, 22.

Again their victim resisted, and again Ek used his knife, stabbing her in the chest before grabbing her phone and fleeing with his accomplice.

Neither Ms Sifonova nor Ms Tolstova was badly hurt.

Additional reporting by Tanyaluck Sakoot and Suthicha Sirirat

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he generals of the ruling National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) are proving remarkably adept at projecting an image of benign and enlightened rule, in order to achieve long-overdue adjustments in Thai society.

Here in Phuket, their aim has been true and just, targeting the taxi-mafia, opportunistic beach and park encroachers, weasely “influential” bigwigs, purveyors of pirated goods, and all the other usual suspects.

The results of a recent poll conducted by Bangkok’s Suan Dusit Rajabhat University revealed that 88.5 per cent of nearly 1,300 people from all walks of Thai life were happier after seeing many of the country’s problems being solved or finally addressed.

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that most respondents believed the 19-month time-frame to reform the country, as set by the NCPO, was appropriate.

Rome was not built in a day, and a society famously riddled with corruption cannot be fixed overnight. Locally, the impact of the NCPO has been substantial, and has been welcomed by the vast majority of Phuket’s law-abiding residents.

The hope is that all unfinished business will be concluded, robustly if necessary, before the nation can return to a roadmap prioritizing democracy.

Thailand has to follow its own course, informed by priorities unique to the Kingdom.

There’s a large road-side sign near Rang Hill that reads: “US and EU, Don’t Criticise Thailand. Mind Your Own Business” (or words to that effect). And in light of all the positive change that has unfolded both in Phuket across

the nation since the May coup transformed Thailand’s political landscape, this is an apt message.The NCPO has broken none of its promises so far. Thailand may not be a perfectly ideal democracy by the lofty standards of those in the Developed World, but it is a democracy nevertheless, albeit one with a currently suspended democratic process – something common to many nations facing massive internal threats to social fabric and stability.

If the West wants to help, it can retract all those redundant travel advisories. Not one visitor to the Land of Smiles has come to harm as a result of the coup or its remarkably calm aftermath.

Indeed, following the bickering and socio-political sclerosis of the last months of Yingluck Shinawatra’s administration, the aftermath feels more like an afterglow.

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Storming the beach [Re: Marines descend on Phuket’s Patong Beach to enforce clean-up] As tourists to this country we believe this could be a costly move. Many tourists come here to enjoy the beach chairs, umbrellas, food and drink service and watersports. We can see they need to be licenced and controlled but removing them totally is a drastic move.

We can see in the past when they reduced the chairs on Kata and Karon by one row it caused a tourist backlash.

I for one will be looking for an alternate destination if they do not return quickly.

Lisa Birt

Time up on the sand [Re: Vendors begin to move off Phuket’s Patong Beach] BRAVO !!!!! Its about time if you ask me. Those people made millions of Baht every month and definitely paid no tax.

Cassiopaia For too long, local, provincial

and national administrations as well politicians from all sides did nothing because bribes are paid at all levels of the Thai administrations to slow down any investigation or legal complaints.

Bad Boys, inf luential people, politicians and corrupt civil servants are the true rulers in Phuket...But for how long...

The day the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) will seize all illegal resorts and buildings at Sirinath Marine National Park and it will dismantle them straight away... Then, I may say something new is happening in Thailand but for the moment I dream only.

As the “Land Legality Verification Center” is able to confirm whether any lands are or are not inside Sirinath National Park, Phuketians would appreciate a quick list and confirmation about the many resorts and businesses currently encroaching illegally on public land.

They would also appreciate prosecution of the landgrabbers in court, along with swift demolition of all illegal

structures.

Whistle-Blower “Yes”, it’s such a hardship for the poor tourists that have to walk an extra 4 metres to the other side of the walkway at Surin Beach, for food and drink. agogohome So when are they going to make a start to reclaim the beaches at Nai Harn and Ya Nui ? Just too many sun beds and tourist clutter there to enjoy them any more? snowbird Think moving deck loungers off the beach is not a good idea. OK for young people to lie in sand and some do, but not many. Most people happy to pay 100 bht for the comfort of lounger, sun umbrella, and table. Keeps sand out of everything.. why not just clear half the beach and then tourists can have a choice!! I know I will miss them !!

Mark louis Wow. Too good to be true!

Joe Blazy

Auto request [Re: Double myster y as Phuket police pull pickup from lake] Can you find me a Porsche 911 GT3? I don’t mind drying it out.

The clown

Customs confusion [Re: Thai customs to enforce duty-free limits on overseas purchases] Confused here. So if, as a tourist, I have just bought a brand new watch worth more than B10,000 and I am wearing it on my wrist, the Thai authorities can charge me import duty??

Gary

Isle of Smiles [Re: New German Hon Con for Phuket] As a German here for the first time, I enjoyed reading coverage of a compatriot. But what I really enjoyed was watching Germany beat Brazil last night, here on a tropical island; my idea of paradise!

Wolfgang

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State railways under fire over rape-murder atrocity

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tate Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor Prapas Chongsanguan is under heavy fire in the wake of the shocking rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl passenger on an overnight train to Bangkok.

Mr Prapas said early on Tuesday (July 8) that Wanchai Saengkhao, the suspect who has admitted raping and killing Nong Kaem, worked for a firm sub-contracted by the railway to provide staff to make up the beds in sleeper cars.

But evidence widely spread in the social media on Tuesday showed that 22-year-old Wanchai was one of 50 SRT staff recruited after passing interviews between June 10 and 13 this year.

A railway official who requested anonymity confirmed the posting, saying that Mr Wanchai was an employee directly contracted by the SRT. SRT’s new-hires to replace permanent staff were capped at 5 per cent of officials who retired under a cabinet resolution in 1998. The SRT has used the contracted employee option to recruit new workers to avoid a violation of the

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Lt Gen Manas Paorik, in grey jacket. Photo: Bangkok Post

‘Men in black’ general surrenders

The teenage victim was travelling in a sleeper of rapid train No174 from the southern city of Surat Thani to Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station (above). Photo: Wikicommons 5 per cent cap, he said.

Mr Prapas faced calls for his resignation to show responsibility for what he called the worst tragedy in the history of the railway.

The Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation demanded he step down from the post, saying the Nong Kaem tragedy was “socially unacceptable’’ and severely dampened public and foreign confidence in the operation of the state railway.

Mr Prapas has not reacted to the criticism. He instead said security measures for passengers would be improved and contracts with firms hired by the SRT would be reviewed.

The teenage victim was travelling in a second-class sleeper of rapid train No174 from Surat Thani to Bangkok in company with her elder sister and two friends.

She was attacked and raped as the train passed Nong Khang station in Sam Roi Yot district of Prachuap Khiri Khan province, and her body thrown out of the window five minutes after it passed Wang Pong station in Pran Buri district, in the same province, deputy national police chief Ek Angsananond told a news conference in Pran Buri.

The train service originated from Nakhon Si Thammarat station.

Pol Gen Ek said investigators found a clue that led them to Mr Wanchai by tracking the girl’s mobile phone, which stayed live after she was raped and killed.

The suspect had stolen the phone and then sold it to another person in Bangkok, he said.

He was tracked down, questioned and finally made a confession, according to Pol Gen Ek. Mr Wanchai was charged with rape and murder, and will appear in court, the deputy police chief said.

Pol Gen Ek promised to wrap up the investigation case within a week. Bangkok Post

MANAS PAORIK, WHO IS wanted under a warrant issued by the Saraburi military court for illegal possession of war weapons, surrendered to deputy police chief Somyot Pumpunmuang at the Crime Suppression Division headquarters on Tuesday (July 8).

He brought with him medical documents claiming he was too ill from diabetes and an eye disease to report before, and he had B200,000 in cash to apply for bail.

Lt Gen Manas is a former deputy commander of the 3rd Army Region and eas adviser to a cabinet minister in the Yingluck Shinawatra government. He was a classmate of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at Class 10 of the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School.

He said he contacted police to surrender after learning from newspapers that a war-

rant was issued for his arrest on June 25 by the military court in Saraburi province. He was one of 13 people named as “wanted” on the same day.

The warrants went out after authorities seized weapons in Wang Noi district of Ayutthaya province, Muang district of Lop Buri province and Krathumban district of Samut Sakhon. Authorities claimed they turned up evidence that linked the 65-year-old former officer to the weapons. The warrant said he was wanted for suspected plotting against the coup makers.

Lt Gen Manas denied any involvement with “men in black” during the political protests in 2010 or with Maj Gen Khattiya Sawasdipol, better known as Seh Daeng, a polarising military figure killed by a sniper during the red shirts’ uprising in May of that year. Bangkok Post

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ndonesians voted Wednesday (July 9) in the country’s tightest and most divisive presidential election since the downfall of dictator Suharto, pitting Jakarta governor Joko Widodo against Prabowo Subianto, an ex-general with a chequered human rights record.

After a bitterly-fought campaign that saw long-time favourite Widodo’s lead shrink dramatically, voters in the world’s third-biggest democracy must choose between two starkly different candidates.

A former furniture exporter from a humble background, Widodo is the first serious presidential contender without links to the authoritarian past, who is seen as likely to usher in a new style of leadership and consolidate democracy.

Prabowo, a former son-inlaw of Suharto who has admitted ordering the abduction of democracy activists before the strongman’s downfall in 1998, has won support with promises of firm leadership in a country where many yearn for a strong leader.

But critics fear he may shift Indonesia back towards authoritarian rule.

“In terms of Indonesia’s

Indonesian front-runner presidential candidate Joko Widodo (C) gestures a V-sign to supporters, July 5. Photo: AFP democratic journey, this is potentially a very important juncture,” said Tobias Basuki, an analyst from the Jakartabased Centre for Strategic and International Studies.

Several months ago Widodo, known by his nickname Jokowi, looked to be on a smooth course to the presidency of the world’s biggest archipelago nation, which is

made up of more than 17,000 islands and has about 190 million eligible voters.

But, after a polarising campaign, his once-huge poll lead has shrunk.

The Jakarta governor was targeted by smears, including a claim that he is an ethnic Chinese Christian and not a Muslim, a deeply damaging charge in the world’s most

populous Muslim-majority country. He vehemently denied the claim.

Official results are not due out for about two weeks, but whoever wins will be the country’s second directlyelected president after Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who steps down in October after a decade of stable but often indecisive rule.

It will be a delicate transition. Growth is slowing in Southeast Asia’s top economy, corruption is rampant, millions remain mired in poverty, and fears are mounting that Islamic radicals returning from Middle East conflicts could revive militant networks.

Widodo, 53, shot to national prominence when he was elected Jakarta governor in

2012, and quickly won legions of fans with his common touch and efforts to solve the capital’s myriad problems.

He would make regular tours of the metropolis’ sprawling slums in casual clothes, and took time off to go to concerts and indulge his love of heavymetal rock music.

Prabowo, a 62-year-old wealthy businessman, has played up his military background on the campaign trail, at a time when nostalgia is growing in some quarters for a return to the strong rule of the Suharto years.

Many have become disillusioned with the country’s messy democracy, and hope a stronger leader can crack down on corruption in one of the world’s most graft-ridden nations.

But Prabowo’s comments about democracy have caused concern – in one recent talk, he reportedly said that a Westernstyle political system, including direct elections, “doesn’t suit” Indonesia.

Investors are hoping for a Widodo win, seeing him as a potential reformer, and the rupiah has fallen heavily in recent weeks as Prabowo has gained ground. AFP

Indian teachers fired over bogus degrees INDIA’S BIHAR STATE has sacked 1,100 school teachers in the last five years for faking their own education qualifications, an official said Tuesday (July 8).

Bihar’s government has launched an investigation into the eastern state’s primary and secondary teachers to check the authenticity of their degrees, the official said.

“We have removed about 1,100 school teachers in the last five years in the state for using forged degrees to get jobs,” senior state education official R S Singh told reporters.

“Our investigation is on to verify degrees of more school teachers. It is a continuous process after recruitment of teachers,” Singh said.

The sackings underscore the immense problems facing the school system in India where teachers are underpaid

and overworked, and tens of millions of children struggle to receive an adequate education.

The investigation was launched in the wake of a massive recruitment drive by the government in Bihar, one of India’s most impoverished and underdeveloped states, and which started in 2006 in an attempt to improve its educational system.

The recruitment drive saw almost 250,000 people given teaching, assistant teaching and other jobs, but ultimately led to complaints about incompetence, officials said. AFP

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ATO is drawing up plans to ensure its members can respond more swiftly to crises in the aftermath of Russia’s “aggression” in Ukraine, the alliance’s chief stated on Monday (July 7).

Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said the transatlantic alliance would review a proposed readiness “action plan” at an upcoming summit in September in Britain and also predicted European members were poised to reverse a long decline in military spending dating back to the Cold War. “Obviously Russia’s aggression against Ukraine will put a lot of emphasis on the need for a strong, collective defence,” Rasmussen said during a visit to the US capital.

“That’s why at the summit I hope we will adopt a readiness action plan which will improve our ability to respond swiftly,” he told an audience at a Washington think-tank, the Atlantic Council.

“We are looking closely at how we deploy our forces for defence and deterrence. What combination of forces we need.

Where they should be deployed.

And their readiness,” he said.

Rasmussen said the proposal would enable NATO to respond to a range of threats and crises, not only on the borders of Eastern European states but across the Middle East and North Africa.

The plan would examine pre-positioning equipment, intel-

NATO representatives in Brussels earlier this year. The bloc is reviewing its stance. Photo: AFP ligence sharing and early-warning procedures, as well as bolstering a NATO rapid-response unit and special forces, he said.

“We are also developing a new exercise schedule, adapted to the new security environment,” the former Danish prime minister said.

Ru s sia’s a n nex at ion of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula in March, which Moscow claimed was meant to safeguard Russian speakers there, took Western countries by surprise and triggered punitive economic sanctions against Moscow.

Rasmussen said a “revisionist” Russia had dealt a “dangerous blow” to the international legal

order built over decades. NATO needs to rally around its democratic principles while renewing its commitment to transatlantic ties, in both economic and military terms, he added.

“NATO is an insurance policy against instability. All members must pay their premiums. And that premium has just gone up,” he said.

At the NATO summit in September, Rasmussen said he expected members to “turn the corner” on years of shrinking military budgets.

“At our summit in Wales, I expect all alliance leaders to commit to change course on defence spending.

His comments came as tensions spiked in Ukraine, with Kiev’s security forces forcing the retreat of pro-Russian insurgents to the eastern city of Donetsk, and the United States and France urging President Vladimir Putin to press the rebels to hold truce talks with Kiev.

The NATO chief also warned that Europe had become overly reliant on Russia’s oil and gas and said “putting an end to that dependency is now of the utmost strategic importance.”

He added: “We have burned our way into a position of dependence. And as we see in Ukraine, Russia is quite capable of turning off the taps.”

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Another Gaza conflagration looming I SR A E L I WA R PL A N E S pounded Gaza with more than 50 strikes early on Tuesday (July 8), after Hamas militants fired scores of rockets over the border, dragging the two sides towards a major conflict.

It was the most serious flareup in and around the territory since November 2012 and came as Israel struggled to contain a wave of violence in Arab towns over the grisly murder of a Palestinian teenager by Jewish extremists.

In Gaza, medics said seven children and two women were among 17 people wounded.

Two were in serious condition, an emergency services spokesman said.

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Israeli tank commanders near the Gaza Strip. Photo: AFP “Around 50 targets were hit, among them four houses belonging to militants, rocket launching sites and other terrorist infrastructure,” a spokesman said.

“The objective of the operation is to hit Hamas and reduce the number of rockets fired at Israel,” he said.

So far, the rockets have

caused only a handful of minor injuries on the Israeli side.

Palestinian security sources put the number of air strikes at more than 70.

Witnesses said several houses had been targeted, notably in the southern city of Khan Yunis.

Israel’s foe Hamas warned that Israel had “crossed a red line” and would pay the price.

“If this policy does not stop, we will respond by enlarging the radius of our targets to the point where the enemy will be surprised,” the group’s military wing, the Ezzedine alQassam Brigades, threatened in a statement.

The army said 81 rockets had struck southern Israel on Monday, approximately a third of them during a short period during the evening.

Early on Tuesday, another six hit the south, a spokesman told reporters.

Si r e n s s ou nd e d i n 10 towns, including as far away as Beit Shemesh, 80 kilometres from the Gaza Strip, an army statement said.

Around 16 rockets struck around the southern city of Beersheva, 40 kilometres (25 miles) from Gaza and home to over 200,000 people.

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Coming down: An MAS jumbo jet comes in to land. Photo: Mark Winterbourne

Troubled MAS to delist KHAZANAH NASIONAL Bhd, the Malaysian government’s investment arm, plans to delist Malaysia Airlines (MAS), taking the airline private in a bid to stem losses in passengers resulting from the still unsolved MH370 disappearance.

Delisting MAS from the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange would allow Khazanah to try to return the carrier to profitability, possibly through assets sales and perhaps by redundan-

cies, Reuters reported.

Any restructuring efforts at Malaysia Airlines will face opposition, particularly to job losses, from the powerful labour union, and because of its status as Malaysia’s national flag carrier.

The labour union is said to be part of the problem MAS has faced – the union has fiercely resisted change – but in addition, poor management has resulted in the airline failing to

respond to the rise of competitors, particularly AirAsia and Indonesia’s Lion Air. Khazanah said that it would unveil plans within the next year about how it will restructure the airline, which has recorded losses for the past three years.

The price of MAS shares has dropped 16 per cent since the disappearance of flight MH370.

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Sept launch for new Thai airline ASIA ATLANTIC AIRLINES is aiming to attract business travellers and budget toursists with the launch of low-cost flights between Thailand and Japan via Cambodia this September.

The Thai airline, partly owned by the Japanese travel firm HIS Co and partly by

Thailand’s Baiyoke Group of Hotels, will operate three flights weekly from Bangkok to Tokyo’s Narita Airport with a stopover in Phnom Penh on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, from September 2.

The airline plans four additional flights a week via Siem Reap on Mondays, Wednes-

days, Fridays and Saturdays from October 1. Both routes will be served by Boeing 767300ER aircraft.

The airline has refurbished the aircraft to make it suitable for both business travellers and tourists at competitive prices, with round-trip fares starting from B14,990.

he Montara Hospitality Group is to launch professional hospitality courses at the newly established Trisara Academy on July 21.

Aiming to create professionals for the growing hospitality business by offering short- and long-term courses ranging from a single day up to three months, the academy is part of a long term vision and expansion plan by owner of the prestigious Trisara Phuket resort, Narong Pattamasaevi.

The new academy is located in Montara Place, in front of the Trisara resort and will offer education and knowledge transfer to improve the lives of all Thais, said Montara Hospitality Group President, William Black.

“The aim of establishing Trisara Academy is to create professionals for the growing hospitality business by offering short- and long-term courses ranging from a single day up to three months,” said Mr Black.

Three programmes will initially be on offer at the academy: Trisara Internship Programme; Trisara Academy Lecture Series; plus the Montara Career Development Programme for Montara employees starting on July 21.

The first external students to join will be taking the threemonth internship programme starting in September to acquire skills in the kitchen, F&B service and front office.

Montara boss Narong Pattamasaevi: Long-term plan.

For a fee of B10,000 per month, students will take part in on-the-job training, class room lectures and undergo intense English hospitality language skills development.

Students that successfully complete the programme will be offered job placements at Montara properties and other Phuket hotels.

Special courses and lectures by local and internationally recognized hospitality professionals will also be open to the public as part of the Trisara Academy Lecture Series beginning in early September with a course conducted by e-commerce marketing expert Mr. Morris Sim. A graduate of Stanford University, USA, Mr Sim is CEO and Co-Founder of Circos Brand Karma, a leading full-service solution provider

for cultivating and protecting global brands.

Mr Sim’s lectures will focus on improving brand favourability, increasing brand awareness, and raising guest satisfaction and loyalty, under the banner: “Winning Digital Travellers in 2015”.

“The academy also plans to collaborate with relevant travel industry organisations in Phuket and the region to present lectures and talks on topics that impact on the hospitality industry,” said Mr Black.

Montara Hospitality Group develops, owns and manages Trisara, which has been consistently voted as one of the world’s finest resorts – named by the Robb Report as one of the World’s Top 100 Resorts The group also recently rebranded and rejuvenated the Boathouse on Kata Beach.

Local architects look to get ahead of AEC PHUKET-BASED ABLE Architects recently organised a two-day ‘Revit Structural Essentials’ workshop for a handful of top architects and designers from around Thailand to bring them up to speed with ways that Autodesk is being used for large international building projects.

Leading the workshop was Thavat Bundit-Anukul from Thailand’s sole Autodesk agent, Comgraph Co, who argued that the new Revit Autodesk is a real game changer for Thailand’s role in the global design and construction industry, putting the country’s architects on par with leading international firms.

The software, Thavat explained, brings together all aspects of the project for architects, engineers and builders, from start to finish.

This, he said, allows architects, engineers and construction crews to work off the same plans and to iron out potential problems before they arise While the software is commonly used in the United States, only a few buildings in Asia have been developed using it, and just a handful in Bangkok.

Able was one of the first construction consultancy firms in southern Thailand to adopt the new software, which it believes gives it the potential to play a major role in some of the region’s megaprojects.

Able Architects MD Pakhin Aunggulsant announced that “a B20-billion retail mall project” – whch can only be the Blue Pearl poject – will be one of the first in the province to be built using the advanced Autodesk platform. thephuketnews

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BCCT launches in Phuket with insider view of coup Alasdair Forbes execeditor@classactmedia.co.th

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Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha.

Military chief announces plan to push GDP growth at grass roots THE CHAIRMAN OF THE National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha, announced a drive to stimulate the country’s economy with grass-roots growth.

Gen Prayuth made the announcement in an address to the nation on the weekly Friday night TV program “Return Happiness to the People”, vowing to strive for a GDP growth of two per cent or higher, against the Central Bank’s target of 1.5 per cent.

He said the focus would be placed on economic stimulus packages designed to assist low-income earners at grass roots level.

Financial institutions would be encouraged to help promote investment by offering soft loans while helping the Thai export sector by keeping appreciation of the baht low.

Gen Prayuth revealed that more than 50 billion baht remained in Treasury coffers, allocation of which would be sped up and might be made available for urgent water management and flood prevention projects.

he British Chamber of Commerce in Thailand held its first event in Phuket last week, drawing some 80 people to listen to Briton Graham Catterwell talk about the May 22 coup, under the title, “Political Stability in Thailand: Are we nearly there yet?”

Mr Catterwell has advised many of Thailand’s coup leaders and prime ministers since the mid-1970s, and in addition has a consulting business for companies wanting to understand Thailand better and to meet the right power circles.

Because of the sometimes controversial nature of his remarks, the presentation was made under the Chatham House Rule – no publication in the press or discussion on social media – but The Phuket News later received from him a “sanitised” version for publication.

Mr Catterwell divided past

After his presentation, Graham Catterwell, right, chats with Robert Leticq of PhuketInvest and Richard Pope of Kata Rocks. coups in Thailand into two categories: “Power struggle” coups and “fix it” coups.

He believes the 2014 coup falls into the second category, with the armed forces under Gen Prayudh Chan-Ocha aiming to fix things that were not fixed by the 1991 coup

or the 2006 coup that ousted then-PM Thaksin Shinawatra.

One major aim is to stamp out corruption – an aim of both the 1991 and 2006 coups that was not achieved.

A new constitution can be expected to address key anticorruption and other issues,

he said. These will include: An assured budget for independent agencies. He pointed out that the government of Yingluck Shinawatra cut the budget of the National Anti-Corruption Commission by 60 per cent; The Election Commis-

sion, too, is badly underfunded; it cannot afford permanent staff outside its head office, having instead to rely on volunteers; Neverthless, independent agencies have been effective, but far too slow to act; Penalties for political violations have been ineffective; In addition, nothing was done following the past two coups to speed up the judicial – especially criminal – process, and little was done to regulate political parties.

Concluding his talk, he said, “General Prayudh has taken on the task of fixing the problems. He looks like he’s up to the job.

“I don’t know if we’re nearly there yet but we’re certainly getting a lot closer.”

The “sanitised” version of the talk can be downloaded here: tinyurl.com/couptalk The meeting started the BCCT’s activities in Phuket on a high-quality note, and more activities can be expecte to follow.

Focus on families wins awards for Centara ONLINE HOTEL REviewers have rewarded three properties in Thailand operated by Centara Hotels & Resorts with the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2014 Family Award.

Two of them are in Phuket The winning resorts, based on reviews written by guests on the TripAdvisor website, are Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya, Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, and Centara Karon Resort Phuket.

Centara Hotels & Resorts Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Chris

Bailey, said the winning resorts strived to offer an environment where families can enjoy time together.

“We are delighted that these three resorts have gained such outstanding recognition from our guests,” said Mr Bailey.

Mr Bailey attributed two of the resorts’ awards to family-oriented water attractions.

Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya is Thailand’s first themed hotel – a Lost World theme – featuring a jungled water park with pools, waterfalls, water slides, a “lazy river”

and direct access to the beach.

Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket is also designed around a water park and with direct beach access, with a wide range of fun family activities, including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and snorkelling.

Centara Karon Resort Phuket has four different zones aimed at families and features three swimming pools with waterfalls and waterslides, plus floodlit tennis courts. Each of the three resorts has a Kids’ Club with separate zones for children and teens.

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THE BIG LIST Odd Nuptials Some people get married in a church or beach. Not these couples – they chose to celebrate their love a bit differently.

Ditch the suit: When Ellie Barton and Phil Hendicott won the chance to have their wedding ceremony broadcasted live on radio in 2009, the station didn’t know what they were in for. The couple exchanged vows in front of 250 guests wearing nothing but strategically placed roses, hats, and their wedding rings. While the new Mrs. Hendicott wore a painted on “dress” that covered less than 1 per cent of her body, her new husband was busy holding a black top hat over his manhood.

The plunge: With 20 guests strapped into an aircraft seat, they were ready to send off Jeroen and Sandra Kippers into marriage bliss – but only after they took a plunge. In 2010, the Kippers were lifted onto a platform 48.7 metres-high to exchange their vows. Strapped together by a bungee chord, the couple promised to love each other in sickness and in health for the rest of their lives, then jumped right off for one of the most thrilling ceremonies of all-time. The company behind the whole thing, Marriage in the Sky, also catered the event with a three-course wedding breakfast which was served while all were strapped dozens of meters in the air.

Sharkin’ it: In June 2010, New York City couple April Pignataro and Michael Curry both donned wetsuits (hers was white, his was black), climbed into a 120,000 gallon shark tank, and got hitched while surrounded by a school of sharks. The couple were in a cage inside the tank as they spoke to the pastor, who presided over the ceremony through a radio headset. “It’s going to start off like a very traditional wedding and then it’s going to get a little weird,” the bride told reporters before the ceremony started.

Roses are red: In Chongquing, China, the number 999 is a sign of good luck. This is why Xiao Wang spent a whole year’s salary on 99,999 red roses for his bride, Xiao Liu. There were so many roses, the couple needed 30 cars just to take them to the ceremony. They even advertised online to get car owners to volunteer to transport the roses, which were all flown in from the other side of China. For an extra punch of luck, the groom donated 20 per cent of the cost of the roses to charity.

Aisle 8: Women love shoes, but one woman took it to the extreme. Bride Lisa Satayut’s happy place is T.J. Maxx, a popular American department store known for their large selection of women’s footwear.

Groom Drew Ellis agreed to have their wedding ceremony held on the aisle 8 of the shoe section of a T.J. Maxx store in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The aisle was widened and a vine-covered arch was set up at the store. The ceremony occurred during business hours as shoppers looked-on.

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Gun-carrying waitresses in town of Rifle, Colorado

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n addition to a pen, paper and smile, the waittresses at Shooters Grill openly carry Ruger .357 Blackhawk revolvers – and they’re loaded.

Welcome to the town of Rifle, Colorado, where openly carrying firearms is encouraged so long as those who carry know how to operate them.

Though the option to prohibit guns in government buildings and businesses is there, Shooters Grill has a sign on the front that reads: Guns are welcome on premises. Please keep all weapons holstered unless need arises.

In such case, judicious marks-

manship is appreciated.”

Lauren Boebet, the owner of the restaurant, said she

Granddad stomachs ad tattoo for laughs COLIN BONSALL AND his granddaughter Bethany love sharing chuckles over the “Compare the Meerkat” Insurance advertisements in Great Britain.

So much so, in fact, that the 59-year-old granddad decided to get a tattoo on his stomach that says comparethemeerkat.com just to make Bethany laugh.

“I have lots of other tattoos and so I decided I wanted something different,” he told reporters in Brtain, “I

think the adverts are fantastic and they always make me chuckle. Bethany gets so animated when they come on so I thought, why not?”

The Lancashire-native said he decided against having an actual meerkat tattoo, thinking it would be too weird.

“I’d say this is the most bizarre tattoo I’ve done for anyone in my career. I’ve never been asked for anything like this but it’s all good fun,” said tattoo artist Matt Malonie, 22, who ink’d Bonsall for free.

simply allows customers and staff to exercise their constitutional rights.

“We encourage it, and the customers love that they can come here and express their rights,” she told local media.

While the restaurant does serve American and Mexicand food, they do not serve alcohol.

In addition, Shooters Grill hosts training that qualifies customers for Colorado and Utah conceal weapon permits – a US$75 (B2,300) offer that includes dinner.

“We think it’s just fine.

We’re very positive about it,” said Wayne Greenwald, a Shooters customer.

“We live in a very small town and we take care of our own crime problems.”

Groom asks for divorce on his wedding night WHILE DIVORCE HAS become fairly common in much of the world, noone expects it to take place on their wedding night.

That’s exactly what happened to a groom in Saudi Arabia after his wife’s former lover handed him a memory stick that held intimate pictures of her.

As wedding guests celebrated the marriage at a hotel, the groom walked away to check out the contents on the device. Moments later, he asked his new wife for a divorce as the reception was still underway.

A Kuwaiti news website reported that the former lover had allegedly asked the bride to go with him instead of getting married. When she refused, he threatened to show the pictures to the groom.

Religious preacher Shaikh Ghazi Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shammari, who was at the ceremony, told the news site that “the groom came to see me the next day and was under strong emotional trauma. It was truly the shock of his life and he could not bear the scandal.”

World hot-dog eating champ wins again, proposes marriage AMERICA’S REIGNING HOT dog-eating champion earned his eighth consecutive world title in New York last Friday (July 4), but took a moment before inhaling 61 dogs to propose to his girlfriend – who said yes.

Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, 30, completed the feat in 10 minutes, but devoured fewer of the cooked sausages in buns than last year, when he ate 69 during a world-record setting performance at the annual competition.

“I could never find my rhythm,” the 205-pound (93-kilogram) Chestnut said after this

year’s contest.

But Chestnut made sure the day was memorable, dropping to one knee before live television and a crowd of some

30,000 spectators and proposed to his girlfriend Neslie Ricasa, also a competitive eater.

Defending women’s champion Sonya Thomas was de-

throned by newcomer 28-yearold Miki Sudo, who inhaled 34 hot dogs.

Thomas, 46, set the women’s world record in 2012, when she ate 45 hot dogs.

During Friday’s annual Fourth of July event, however, she managed to down only 27.75.

A total of 17 men and 13 women vied for this year’s title in the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest at the Brooklyn seaside resort of Coney Island, where the goal is to eat as many hot dogs as possible in 10 minutes. AFP thephuketnews

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Buying a used car in Phuket WISE WHEELS Richard Jones richard@pixy.asia

There are two main avenues to buying a used car in Phuket, either purchasing directly from the current owner or buying from one of many used car ‘tents’” around the island

Richard Jones is the Managing Director of BuyCar24 and can be contacted through www. buycar24.com.

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he secondhand car market in Thailand is changing. Traditionally, used cars in Thailand, especially popular brands such as Toyota and Honda, would hold their value and it wouldn’t be uncommon to pay as much as 80 per cent of the new price for a two-year-old secondhand car. Those days look to have ended as cars have become more commonplace in Thailand due partly to growing affluence amongst Thais, and more recently the previous government’s first-car policy has fuelled an estimated one million new cars into the market since 2012.

This all means that buying a used car in Thailand has never been more affordable, so what should you consider when looking for a secondhand car? First would be where to look. There are two main avenues to buying a used car in Phuket, either purchasing directly from the current owner or buying from one of many used car “tents” around the island (many located along the main highway from the airport to Phuket Town).

Car tents have a large selection of cars available, sourced from both individuals selling their car directly to the tent and car dealership’s providing the trade-ins from customers who have purchased a new car.

Tents will often provide limited warranty on their cars and have good relations with financing companies, so are able to offer low down-payments, which is the route most purchases from tents take. The price of used cars from a tent are generally higher than buying directly from the owner, but there is

still usually room for some negotiating.

Buying a used car directly from the current owner has become much easier thanks to a growing number of online classifieds sites serving the Thai market. Some are focused just on Phuket and may be part of local newspapers (such as the one you’re reading right now), whereas others offer listings from all around Thailand with some focused purely on autos. The majority of the classifieds sites are in Thai but, with some practice and perseverance, can be navigated and are useful to provide a point comparison for pricing, though there are now a decent number of English language classifieds sites

that, when combined, provide a good selection of used cars for sale.

Once you’ve found the car that suits your needs and fits your budget, there are a few items to check before handing-over any money. Firstly, never buy a used car without a Blue Book (Lem Tabian). Many cars here will be financed and the finance company keeps the Blue Book until the loan amount has been fully paid. Sometimes you can take over the payments from the loan company, but you will first need to have a credit check from the finance company and as a foreigner may need a Thai guarantor to do this.

Secondly, to transfer ownership of a used car, both the buyer and seller must visit their local DLT (Department of Land Transport) office where the engine and chassis serial numbers will be checked to make sure the car has not been stolen. Also, make sure that the compulsory insurance and tax for the vehicle is paid-up. This can be easily checked by looking at the date of the tax sticker on the car’s windscreen.

For foreigners to own a car in Thailand the following documents are required; signed copies of your passport including the current visa and signed copies of your work permit or official confirmation of residency which you can obtain from the Thai Immigration office or your embassy.

Finally, because of the ownership transfer and registration process you will find it easier to purchase a car in the province that you reside. All documents are in Thai, so having a trusty Thai friend by your side would be a great help.

Thai auto production targets high despite sluggish domestic demand

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hailand’s ambitious plans to make three million vehicles a year by 2019 remains intact despite the country’s current weak market demand. “ The eco-car project will play a crucial role to drive domestic production to achieve that goal,” said said Chokedee Kaewsang, deputy secretary of the Board of Investment (BoI) at the automotive summit 2014 held at Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre yesterday.

Thailand’s car output was expected to drop by 5-10 per cent this year from 2.46 million vehicles made last year.

Mr Chokedee said details of investment plans by the car makers that signed up for the second phase of the eco-car scheme in late April were likely to become available and approved by the BoI sometime this year.

The government allowed interested car makers to apply for the second phase between October 2013 and March 2014.

Ten car makers including five existing eco-car manufacturers officially

Welcome to Phuket’s future... present. Photo: Gemma Longman applied, with total expected investment of 139 billion baht.

The 10 projects are set to produce 1.58 million eco-cars with about 100 billion baht higher than the combined outlay from the five eco-car manufacturers in the first phase.

The existing five manufacturers are prepared to invest 86.8 billion baht for the production of 753,000 eco-cars, while the five newcomers are prepared to spend 52 billion to roll out 828,000 vehicles.

The f irst phase, launched in 2007, attracted investment of 28.8 billion baht from Mitsubishi, Honda, Toyota, Nissan and

Suzuki, with combined production of 585,000 ecocars a year.

As of April, 850,000 ecocars were produced — half for domestic sale and half for export.

Automotive sector remains a key driver for Thailand’s investment, as indicated by Wednesday’s approval by the BoI, chaired by junta chief Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha.

At its first meeting since the BoI’s main board was appointed early this month, 18 projects worth nearly 123 billion baht were approved by the BoI, 104 billion of which belonged to eight automotive projects.

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Students at the Yaowawit boarding school in Phang Nga province became the first recipients in Southern Thailand of restored ‘Labdoo’ computers.

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C is for community, computers Steven Layne editor3@classactmedia.co.th

Initially, I was just bringing over computers as my luggage on business trips, but it dawned on me that there are used computers here too and it would make more sense to establish a hub here.

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echnology is a double-edged sword.

As society continues to upgrade with the latest technological mechanisms, innovations, tools and gadgets, so do we become more advanced, efficient and productive citizens, in theory anyway.

On the flip side, with the rapid rolling out of the “newer and newest” products in this ever-fluid age of Information and Communication Technology, our way of life is continuously refreshed and reformatted, not all unlike our machine counterparts.

We have become dependent on technology for both survival and sanity. Whether for employment, study, entertainment, companionship, consumerism and even feeding, there’s no denying the significance of computers and microcomputers that have evolved in the form of notebooks, netbooks, tablets, smartphones, phablets and the other emerging hybrids on the market.

On the same token, there’s no denying the fact that access and ability to use such essential “life tools” are still far from ubiquitous throughout this increasingly inter-dependent global community of seven billion souls, and counting.

And yet, from out of this “technology-iseverything” way of life has emerged another unintended and often overlooked burden.

“There are thousands upon thousands of ‘slightly older model’ computers lying around, unused, in Thai homes and companies,” reckons Philipp Grof von Hardenberg, founder of Children’s World Academy Foundation and Yaowawit School in Phang Nga. “While technology is great and essential in the modern world, computers, and particu-

larly their internal components, are a type of oxic waste that need to be disposed of properly, but often aren’t.”

Indeed, how and where to dispose of toxic waste, let alone ordinary waste, is not exactly common knowledge throughout much of Thailand and other developing countries.

Not enough computers to go around, yet too many unused computers lying around.

Problems?

Not for Phillip – an accomplished hotelier, educator and philanthropist recently appointed as Thanyapura Phuket’s CEO and President – who sees every challenge as an opportunity.

Enter Labdoo, an NGO founded in San Francisco, whose mission is “to use grassroots, decentralized, social networking tools to efficiently bring excess laptops to children in the developing world without wasting additional Earth resources.”

And the Yaowawit School – which Philipp established weeks after the South Asian tsunami to shelter and educate some of the “poorest of the poor” of rural Southern Thailand – was to become Southern Thailand’s first Labdoo pilot project.

“In February this year, I carried over the first of eight computers from a Labdoo hub in Germany.”

And now, one of Philipp’s first CSR initiatives for Thanyapura is establishing Thailand’s first Labdoo hubs, right here in Phuket.

“Initially, I was just bringing over computers as my luggage on business trips, but it dawned on me that there are used computers here too and it would make more sense to establish a hub here.”

The process is pure and simple, Philipp ex-

plains. First a local hub is established (Thanyapura). Then, the hub reaches out to the local community (this article) to ask for unused computers lying around.

“Our IT team here [at Thanyapura] will completely strip and clean the computer of all the old software. We won’t store any of your data. Then, our [PIADS] students will install new educational software in English and the home language, Thai in this case.”

Philipp notes that all donated computers are issued a registration number for tracking purposes.

“The idea is to show the donors exactly where and who their computer ends up benefiting.”

While the hub hasn’t set specific specifications on the types of computers acceptable, the computers should be in working order at minimal.

“If a computer breaks or malfunctions after a project receives it, it can be exchanged for a new [restored] computer for free, and we will try to fix or restore the old one again. But once it finally can no longer be salvaged, then we will dispose of it properly in accordance with the proper [environmental and regulatiory] procedures,” he said.

Thanyapura is not only reaching out to the community for computer donors and suggestions of worthy recipient projects, it’s also looking for potential partners to kick-start new hubs in other regions of the kingdom.

This is where you come in. If you have any working, unused computers or notebooks lying around, or know of any schools or communities that could benefit from Labdoo, or for more information, get in touch by contacting Khun Man on 076 336 000, extension 3551.

Laguna books Rajabhat in reading campaign

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aguna Phuket has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Phuket Rajabhat University (PRU), signifying collaboration on the hotel group’s CSR project which aims to promote reading among schoolchildren.

Under the MoU, PRU will provide library consultancy as well as training on curriculum and pedagogy expertise to ensure the successful operation of th Mobile Learning Centre, launched on April 25.

On Wednesday (July 2), Mr Ravi Chandran, Managing Director of Laguna Phuket, together with Mr Disan Laethongkom, Vice President of Phuket Rajabhat University, signed the MoU

The MoU lays the groundwork for a key public-private sector collaboration. at the Banyan Room, Banyan Tree Phuket on the LP complex in Cherng Thalay.

“We believe that quality education helps and gives a chance

to all in the community. So in this regard, we are very pleased to have the support and commitment from a prestigious university in the operation of

“Fully Booked!” Mobile Learning Centre,” said Mr. Ravi Chandran, Managing Director of Laguna Phuket.

“We would like to thank Ms Claire Chiang, the Founder and Chairperson of Banyan Tree Global Foundation, for enabling this Centre to materialise by matching funds of B2.2 million to purchase and outfit the vehicle, along with an additional B500,000 for the purchase of books and learning materials.”

We would also like to thank all the other generous donors who share and realise the same vision with us over the past three years.

“With all your help and support, I am sure the Centre will continue to benefit schoolchildren

in Phuket and its neighbouring provinces.”

On Thursday (July 3), Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut attended the Centre’s official kickoff activity at Baan Cherngtalay (Tantiwit) School, and shared his views on the importance of reading with 30 participating students.

The activity was hosted by Laguna Phuket, represented by Mr. David Seet, SAVP-Resorts Operations, and Mr. Cha-lum Atthatham, Director of Phuket Primary Educational Service Area Office. The trial service started during the last week of June.

For more information, go to lagunaphuket.com thephuketnews

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Phuket’s first K-12 IB school

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huket International Academy (PIA) has been authorized to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP), completing its offering of the K-12 International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

“I am pleased to announce that we have officially received word from the International Baccalaureate that we are now an authorized MYP school after our successful candidacy period,” said Brian Neises, PIA’s Middle Year Programme (MYP) coordinator.

BRIAN NEISES

“As the MYP Coordinator I have greatly appreciated the hard work and dedication of all members of the school community in this endeavour. We are now looking forward to the upcoming changes to the global programme, and our continued excellence as a school,” Dennison MacKinnon, the outgoing head of the Phuket International Academy, remarked, “This is a good note on which to retire. I leave a school staffed by outstanding teachers and support staff, in the hands of a good educational leader, Riki Teteina, who has been my colleague and my deputy for two years.”

“The school is in good educational shape as a ‘K-12’ IB authorized school and I believe that the potential of the school is enormous.

Given a good ‘following wind’, PIA could take its place in years to come as a lighthouse school for all that is good in modern, liberal, inquirybased learning.”

PIA’s secondary school principal, Dan DANIEL MAGIE

The MYP curriculum is an important bridge between the PYP and DP for a complete IB education.

Magie explained that the MYP is a developmentally appropriate programme that bridges the PYP and DP together.

“When I first came to PIA, one of the things that drew me here was the chance to lead a school through the authorization process of the MYP,” he said.

“It is with great pleasure that we have now seen all the hard work of our students, families, teachers, staff members and leadership team members come to fruition. We are all excited to build on the foundations of our authorization status to become a light-house school for all three IB Programmes.

Phuket International Academy is only the fifth school in Thailand to be authorized to offer all three of the IB’s core programmes.

Self realization and community-minded service learning are key elements of the MYP model.

HeadStart Year 6, 11 students moving up

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A FUN FINISH

fter weeks of anticipation and excitement, HeadStart International School’s Year 6 graduation trip finally arrived. A total of 31 children made the long, arduous journey over to Fun Start for two days and one night of adventure, camp fires and broken sleep!

Day 1 started with a morning of swinging from tree-to-tree at Jungle Adventure, deep in the heart of the Phuket jungle. The rain mercifully cleared to allow a thoroughly enjoyable morning of animal-like behaviour. The morning was topped off with a delicious lunch with stunning views over Chalong.

Half an hour later and the children were back at Fun Start. Undeterred by the rain, they took a late afternoon dip in the pool to cool off, taking part in a wide range of games and activities.

It was soon time for dinner, with the children tucking into burgers, washed down by juices and a much needed coffee for the teachers! It was then time for the eagerly anticipated camp fire. Five terrifying minutes later, it was clear that it was all too much for some, with many children deciding to block their ears!

As the day drew to a close, the children prepared for bed, watching a film to help them settle down.

Finally, the tiredness from the day’s activities kicked in and most got off to sleep nice and quickly, although the night was almost as active as the day for some people, with much sleep talking

and snoring reported in both the girls’ and boys’ sleeping areas.

As dawn broke on the final day of the trip, the children were up nice and early (an hour too early for Mr Kevin’s liking – 6am!) and showered ready for a breakfast of eggs, sausage, toast and even pancakes.

Then, they hit the road again and had a great time with perfect weather over at Splash Jungle. The trip finished at Mr Tan’s coffee house, with a sumptuous lunch, topped off with ice cream.

“The trip was a great success and I would like to thank all of the adults that supported us on the trip: Ms Rowena, Kru Gan, Zone, Ms Jody and of course, Ms Miki, who organised it all.

It would not have been possible without the hard work work put in by all of these people,” said Kevin Reynolds, Year 6 Teacher.

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eadStart International School last Monday (June 30) held its Year 11 (high school sophomore) graduation party, which was attended

by Year 10 and Year 11 students and parents, at the vintage Blue Elephant restaurant in Phuket Town. Students received special HeadStart Year 11 certificates of completion. HeadStart’s programme offers up to Year 11 but plan to add a Year 12 and 13 (HS junior and seniors) when the school moves to its new school campus. @thephuketnews

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Little Indi’s great adventure

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her onward cargo flight is organised to fly direct into Edinburgh Airport with Extrordinair, a cargo company also experienced in transportation of pets throughout the world – they offered their services transferring Indi to her new home all for free!

ollowing is the rescue, survival and adoption account of Indi, a cute little dog that was all but left to die on the side of the road on the north of Phuket. Now she is alive and well with her new best friend, Angie on the other side of the globe, in Scotland.

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November 2013

Indi was found injured and alone on Sarasin Bridge having been hit by a passing vehicle as she tried to cross the busy road to safety. She was emaciated, skin and bone, in a terrible state and her back legs were paralyzed. Soi Dog Foundation (SDF) were made aware of this little dog and rescued her, bringing her to the local shelter where they named her Jolt.

January 2014

Indi appears on the SDF Facebook page and caught Angie’s attention. Angie and her partner Scott had been visiting Thailand annually for many many years and were well aware of the massive stray dog problem and the horrific dog meat trade. “I cried for a week, pondering over adoption and was constantly checking to see if someone had taken her. I eventually contact SDF and begin adoption proceedings to get her home to Scotland,” wrote Angie. It was a few tense days waiting to find out if Angie would be approved to adopt Jolt.

“We cried some more, nearly every day

Best friends forever – Angie and Indi in Scotland. until she arrived,” she said. Jolt was renamed to Indi as in “Indiana Jones as she was about to embark on the adventure of her life.”

February 2014

SDF informs Angie that Indi had E.Canis blood parasite and needs treatment. She also began her three-month quarantine spell in the SDF “hotel” in preparation for her journey to a new home. Her paralysis turned out to be a temporary prognosis, though she still had some nerve damage, but could nonethlessn walk, run and jump, albeit somewhat wobbly.

February-May, 2014

Three long months passed. A few kind SDF volunteers sent Angie and Paul some progress photos and a couple of videos also. “We are in love with this little darling dog!” exclaimed Angie.

May 29, 2014

Angie’s birthday arrived, and Indi departs Phuket, forever, accompanied by her flight volunteer Jessica Thatcher from England, along with two other dogs Maddi and Holly all destined for new homes in the UK. They travel to Amsterdam where Indi says goodbye to Jessica.

Indi spent the night in the Amsterdam Animal Hotel and courtesy of the services of VCK Live Animal Logistics

Indi lands in Ediburgh at 10:25am.

Angie’s there to see her KLM flight land on. “I can’t explain the feeling, it was one of the most amazing, overwhelming days of my life!” Angie says.

Indi was finally released to her new parent at 2pm following extensive customs and vet checks.

“Indi continues to amaze us every day. She is the most perfect dog we could have wished for. She is so sweet, loves cuddles and is now building on her confidence and health with daily walks. We are both so grateful for charities like SDF for the absolutely brilliant work they do for without them dogs like Indi would either be victims to the roads, the dog meat trade or suffering at the hands of people who just don’t care.”

Many thanks Angie & Paul Fox Dundee To learn more about rescuing or adopting a pet in Phuket, go to soidog.org. You can get in touch with Angie and Indi through catsanddogspetservices.co.uk

Breed of the Month: The Whippet Jackie Perry dobermanns@loxinfo.co.th

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he Whippet is a medium-sized coursing hound which evolved in England. Very popular amongst the English working classes, the whippet is a small version of the Greyhound, used for hunting mainly rabbit for the table and for leisure pursuits such as racing.

It made a wonderful home companion also due to its ability to fold itself neatly into any small space.

It has a smooth clean lined body and a very even temperament.

The sizing varies from 45.72cm to 55.88cm long and they are capable of reaching thirty-five miles per hour when flat out running. They are generally geared to run, jump and chase.

In general appearance this is a medium-sized sight-hound, which means it gazes into the distance to look for prey. Its medium size provides for a highly muscled and power-injected animal with elegance and beautifully balanced body.

If you have ever seen them coursing after a lure on a field, you will never forget

the sight. It is sheer beauty in movement.

Since the Whippet does not like extreme cold weather, with its silky smooth coat it is highly suitable for the Thai climate. Its head is smooth with punishing teeth. The skull is long and lean with a fair amount of width between the ears. The ears are “rose” in set and very fine in texture. When resting they will be thrown back and rest along the neck but when at attention they will fold forward. Eyes are large and dark. The coat is smooth and firm in texture.

In movement they have good reach in front and strong rear propulsion.

A very amiable hound, friendly and gentle; however it should never be forgotten that it is a coursing hound and the instinct is there at all time to chase what

appears to be a prey. This could be a cat or even another smaller, hairy dog. It is always advisable to have the dog under lead control when exercising where there are other people and dogs as otherwise you may lose your companion when it chases off into the distance.

Also as puppies they can be destructive, as are all hounds. They do need constant mental stimulation and of course, plenty of exercise. With children they are playful and as not too big or heavy, they do make good dogs for a younger family.

As to coat care, just a wipe down daily with a damp cloth will keep them clean and free of dead hair.

Clip their claws every week and clean their teeth with a normal toothbrush and paste which you can buy from any pet store. thephuketnews

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Health, beauty expos combine Thailand is ranked 17th in world production of cosmetics and the industry has grown by 10-20 per cent annually over the past 10 years. The kindgom’s exports represent 1.28 per cent of world exports for make-up cosmetic products.

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s this paper went to press, just 20 per cent of 500 booths allocated for the kingdom’s largest wellness and beauty convention – to be held from September 18-20 at the Impact Muang Thong Thani Convention and Exhibition Centre (MTT) on the north of the Thai capital – remain available for reservation.

“This year’s going to be larger than ever, generating a significant amount of business” remarked Ms Pornphan Bulner, Assistant Director of Impact MTT’s Exhibition Project Department.

Organizers this year decided to hold the third edition of the World Spa & Well-being Convention 2014, a major health and wellness industry expo held in Thailand annually, in conjunction with the Beyond Beauty Asean – Bangkok event, she explained.

Ms Bulner was recently in Phuket with a marketing team as part of a road-show campaign to promote the event, which will also be held in conjunction with the 7th Building Maintenance & Asset Management or BMAM expo, the Green Buildings & Retrofits Expo Asia and the Pulire Asia Pacific 2014 (a cleaning industry expo) – all to be held at the kingdom’s largest exhibition and convention centre simultaneously from September 18-20.

“It makes sense to combine [the Beyond Beauty Asean and World Spa & Well Being Convention] as both events have similar if not complementary target groups,” Ms Pornphan told the Phuket News.

She noted that so far, organizers of the beauty and wellness expo have confirmed reservations from some 400 beauty, spa, medical and wellness operators, product and/or service providers – from not only Thailand but throughout the bloc Asean and the greater region and other parts of the globe.

“This year, we’re expecting about 15,000 guests, visitors and buyers to attend the three day event, with exhibition space spanning 20,000 square meters,” she said, adding that last year’s edition of the WSWBC had only 175 booths across 5,000sq meters.

“There will be a particularly large Chinese and Korean presence … Aside from the expos, there will also be a major beauty and health congress on September 18 and 19, featuring a number of parallel events – seminars, workshops, conferences, training courses and renowned expert speakers and we are planning for between 1,500 and 2,000 delegates,” she said.

Behold, the business of beauty is is bulging... if certainly not expanding, and rapidly at that. According to statistics from Beyondbeautyasean.com, the Asean cosmetics market grew three fold and then some in the last seven years from B120 billion in 2007 to over B420 billion currently. It is projected that the industry will grow a further 3-6 per cent by next year.

As for the Thai cosmetics and beauty market Mr Loy Joon How, General Manger, IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre said in a press release that “The beauty and personal care industry is one of the most advanced cosmetics markets in Asia, worth over B56 billion, in both domestic and export sales.”

According to the release, Thailand is ranked 17th in world production of cosmetics and the industry has grown by 10-20 per cent annually over the past 10 years. The kindgom’s exports represent 1.28 per cent of world exports for make-up cosmetic products.

Ms Pornphan added that Thailand’s medicine, health food and supplements market is valued at

around B640 billion, while the Thai herbal products worth B4.2 billion is poised for annual growth of 8-10 per cent.

“With its many operaters, product and service providers, Phuket is a key market for Thailand’s health, wellness and beauty industries … I would like to reach out to all related operators, entrepreneurs and all interested persons on the island to not miss out on this opportunity.

The event is sponsored, supported and/or endorsed by a number of organizations including the Federation of Thai Industries, the Department of In-

ternational Trade Promotion, the Thai Cosmetics Manufacturers Association, Thai Spa Association, Herbal Products Association, Health Food and Supplements Association, National Hairdresser Association, Beauty Culture Association Of Thailand & Thai Herbal Industry Association, and the ASEAN Cosmetics Association.

The Phuket News is also a proud media sponsor of this event, which will be free of admission to visitors on all three days. For more information, see worldspawellbeing.com and beyondbeautyasean.com, or contact Ms Bulner on 02833-5119.

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Cutting-edge tips for superb cooking

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ext to the mortar and pestle, the chopping board is another one of the most important items found in Thai kitchens. Even though this board can be seen as a combatant that does battle with a whole array of knives, the board and the knife form a pair that can’t be separated. A Thai cook can’t use knives without a chopping board, and what use could there be for the board if there were no knives?

Thais have maintained a firm preference for chopping boards made from the wood of the tamarind tree, and for many years would not consider using one made from a different wood. They esteemed its fine grain and toughness, so that even during heavy cutting or chopping the knife blade doesn’t penetrate deeply into the wood. Chopping boards made of tamarind wood are therefore more durable than those made of other kinds of wood.

In the past, it was also felt that the tree that supplied the wood for the chopping board should be very old. Mostly, these were trees that were beyond their

best years, no longer bearing fruit, or only very small pods, and with dead, leafless branches. They would be cut down, and because of their age they would be very big, with hard wood that was very useful.

The trunks would be sawn into planks that made ideal flooring. The more often it was mopped and cleaned, the shinier it became. Branches were cut into slices to make chopping boards, and one tree could yield many. Any extra ones not needed in the kitchen could be taken for sale. Chopping boards made from old tamarind wood were extremely durable, lasting for many years, and a

cook might have a hard time recalling when the one in use was bought.

The use of chopping boards is not restricted to the home kitchen. They are also used commercially. For this purpose they must be big, thick and heavy, and stand on a wooden base with legs for support. Pork butchers, noodle sellers who cut large sheets of noodle and vendors selling khao man gai (Hainanese chicken with rice), khao moo daeng (Chinese red pork served over rice with sauce) and pet yang (grilled duck with sauce) all have them. The reason that these chopping blocks have to be so big is that the vendors and restaurant cooks who use them wield large knives and hack forcefully with them. This is especially true of pork butchers, who have to chop through bones. But cooks at restaurants and stalls selling Chinese red pork, khao man gai, grilled duck, grilled pork or crispy pork all have to do plenty of chopping, and believe that a chopping block made of old tamarind wood will last them for a very long time.

As the wood absorbs fat and grease from pork or chicken it becomes even tougher.

Because of their size and weight, these chopping blocks are not washed. Cooks use a knife to scrape the surface, and some just wipe it with a cloth.

Tamarind chopping boards are just as highly prized in Thailand now as they were in the past, but these days, the population and number of families continues to grow quickly, and each household needs a chopping board. To meet the demand, a tamarind chopping board industry has sprung up, with most of the boards being produced in Isaan from smaller, comparatively young trees.

Every day trucks arrive at markets carrying tamarind chopping boards in different shapes and sizes. Some are

round, made by cutting the tree branches crosswise, and others are square, giving buyers a choice. But the wood from the young trees is not yet fully dry, and is vulnerable to fungus. One way to keep it away is to sprinkle coarse salt over the boards, and many shops that sell them advertise that their wares have already been treated with granular salt or brine.

But not all fungus spores are killed by salt. Thai cooks who like to use thick chopping boards are faced with the problem of washing them or setting them out in the sun so that the whole surface gets equal exposure. If this is not done, the fungus is certain to return. This can be a problem.

One way out is to rethink the preference for boards made of old tamarind wood. There are now chopping boards of many different kinds, and it is certainly true that the absorbent wooden ones can absorb strong smells from meat and fish, as well as from vegetable ingredients such as onions, garlic, chillies, lime, ginger and others – not so nice when they are subsequently used to slice fruit. So it is not a bad idea to have several chopping boards, each with its own purpose.

Today, buyers can choose from boards made of plastic or from woods such as teak or rubber tree wood. These are produced throughout Thailand in many different styles, too, including some that have handles for hanging them from the wall and broad, thin ones that are easy to store. A range of different types can be seen in any department store. Most can be used for any kind of cutting work and are easy to clean and sun-dry.

Eiwlee Industries in Lampang makes kitchen equipment especially for export in contemporary styles under the brand name Love Wood. Many Thais may have seen its products at exhibitions of products for export or at Rim Ping Supermarket in Chiang Mai. No one really needs a whole stack of chopping boards in the kitchen, but there is something to be said for having different kinds for different purposes.

Beyond that, cooks with a collector’s instinct may keep buying new ones for a different reason. An attractive and carefully chosen array of artfully-designed wooden boards has a special beauty, and can be a source of pride.

For many Thai chefs, there is no better wood to use for a chopping block than that from a tamarind tree, which grows for decades before it is fully mature. thephuketnews

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Patong’s new oasis Steven Layne editor3@classactmedia.co.th

These days, if a guest has a bad experience, it’s not long before the whole world knows. By the same token, guests will remember and comment on their good experiences too, and they will have high expectations. So we have to deliver.

The Grand Mecure Patong stands out from other luxury properties simply by paying attention to small details – in the design, food, sincere hospitality and above all, ensuring a memorable guest experience. @thephuketnews

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ost of my friends and family afar envy me for living in a place like Phuket – a famous tropical island with access to dreamy islands, emerald waters, exquisite beaches, worldrenowned hotels, entertainment and shopping venues, and, well, just about something wonderful for everyone.

Yet they’re surprised to hear that I lead an ordinary, working life in the city, and rarely get to experience such promises and pleasures of paradise. The idiom about not being able to see the forest for the trees comes to mind.

But every now and then, my position affords me the opportunity to take a break from the ever-congested urban habitat, and enjoy what makes Phuket such an appealing destination. Last Saturday I got an invitation to stay at the newly-opened Grand Mecure Patong. And boy was it time for a break.

But first, I sat down with GM Sebastien Tronchet to find out what was so special about the three-month-old property, that it could already be rated as the 4th top hotel in Patong on TripAdvisor – even before it had its official grand opening.

“Guest experience is everything,” says Sebastien, a native of Southern France with 13 years hospitality experience in Thailand.

“These days, if a guest has a bad experience, it’s not long before the whole world knows. By the same token, guests will remember and comment on their good experiences too, and they will have high expectations. So we have to deliver. It’s a day-to-day job, pleasing guests, being friendly and sincere … Properly trained staff is key. In the service industry, it’s important to be yourself, and you must always follow up on guests, never let them leave unhappy,” he notes.

Easy going, approachable and always accessible to guests, Sebastien sets a good example for his staff, and his F&B background certainly shows on the ground. He can be seen laughing and casually conversing with hotel staff and guests – in Thai, English and French – and all this smiling is contagious.

Throughout my stay, I was greeted with friendly faces and sincere conversation – not just the usual formalities.

But all this is a given for five-star hospitality right?

“Most good hotels in Patong or anywhere for that matter have a similar offering – a great location, good rooms and facilities, and

so-called personalized service. So, the difference is in the small details. You will see yourself,” he says.

Now I’ve stayed in several luxury hotels in Thailand, and have often become disappointed by small albeit significant details. So upon check-in, I had to inspect the bathroom.

And Grand Mecure Patong, I’m pleased to say that you didn’t let me down, particularly that you made sure to install the Thai bidet or “bum gun”, and not arrogantly assume we all just want toilet paper. (For the record, bidets are much more sanitary and comforting than toilet paper. Grand Mecure Patong rooms offer a choice of both, like any good Thai hotel should.)

Perhaps that’s where the Grand Mecure stands out over many other luxury brands – not overlooking or neglecting important local elements, culture, tradition and arts.

“Our brand emphasizes four pillars or elements, including welcome, culinary, spa and architecture. Things like an authentic Thai smile and wai upon arrival, the art and designs on the wall, or sourcing local produce and recipes – these details all really make a difference,” Sebastien says.

Sebastien notes that the hotel’s superb room inventory also sets it apart from others.

“We have 38-pool access rooms and 14 pool villas. We’re the only one in Patong with stand-alone pool villas.”

And with the grand opening just around the corner, there’s a lot more to look forward too: Chou Chou, a new deli shop to be run by the hotel’s executive pastry chef, Guilhem, will be the only one of its kind in Patong if not Phuket. Also under construction is a beachwear shop; convenient store; home-living shop and an art gallery that will feature a local artist’s works.

When all is said and done, there really will be no reason to leave the hotel... well almost. With the quiet, private, relaxing atmosphere conducive to lazing around the pool to soak up the contemporary-traditional Thai architecture, it’s easy to forget that you’re smack in the middle of Patong, just a stone’s throw from Bangla Road and Jungceylon.

Now I know that every property on the island claims to be only five minutes to this or 10 minutes to that, but so often, such claims are only accurate if you have your own private helicopter.

I attest, my Thai wife and 8-year-old son had no trouble on the walk to Jungceylon and back, which really was five minutes each way – if I were by myself, I could probably do it in three.

While I’m sure dinner at the hotel restaurant would have been satisfying (if not just for the reason of sampling from more than 100 beers from around the world), I insisted that we head to Jungceylon, for I had a certain craving for some craft beer, from the only place on the island that brew their own.

Feeling good after a libation, and stuffed with chicken wings and salad, it felt good to know I could just walk it off – literally – and in a short time would be back to paradise.

As for the rest of my stay, it was all that I could’ve asked for. A rejuvenating sleep in five-star luxury complemented with an eclectic breakfast buffet with all the trimmings.

The pastries, smoked salmon with fresh salad and Indian vegetable curry certainly hit the spot.

So this is the Phuket I’d been missing all along. It really can be a nice place, if you can find the right places. The Grand Mecure Patong is certainly one of them.

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History lesson on France’s first contact with Phuket Nick Walker editor@classactmedia.co.th

Above: an old French map of Southeast Asia. Above right: Versailles Palace, and, below, France’s ‘Sun King’, Louis XIV.

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rance’s first contact with Phuket took place as far back as 1680, when the then-recently formed French East India Company sent a ship to this island (at that time, known as Junk Ceylon), carrying a trade mission led by André Deslandes-Boureau, son-in-law of the Governor General of the French-administered enclave in Pondicherry on the south-east coast of India.

The vessel left with a full cargo of tin and ivory, and put the French in the picture of regional trade competition with the Dutch and the British.

In 1681, the monarch of the day, Siamese King Narai, who was seeking to reduce Dutch and English influence, named as Governor of Phuket, the French medical missionary, Brother René Charbonneau.

Charbonneau was a member of the Siam mission of the Société des Missions Etrangères, and held the position of governor until 1685.

He was also the first medical missionary to Siam and arrived in the country in 1677.

Charbonneau had previously first provided his services to King Narai as an architect, having designed a fort on Siam’s troubled border with Burma.

He had also worked as a medic at the French hospital that French missionaries had established in Ayutthaya in 1669.

Charbonneau received orders from king Narai to allow ships of all nations to trade freely in Phuket.

However, in 1686, Charbonneau was replaced as governor by Sieur de Billy, the former maître d’hôtel of the first French ambassador to Siam, Chevalier de Chaumont, Chevalier de Chaumont tried, without success, to convert King Narai to Catholicism. But he did achieve results in drawing up and implementing significant commer-

cial treaties. One of these was an agreement inked to facilitate trade between France and the Royal Warehouse Department.

France was also gifted a monopoly on Phuket’s tin trade, when Sieur de Billy was governor of the island.

On Chaumont’s return to France, Claude de Forbin, who had accompanied Chaumont to Siam, was induced to remain in the service of the Thai Royal Family, and accepted, though with much reluctance, the posts of grand admiral, general of all the king’s armies, and governor of Bangkok.

Another friend of Chaumont, engineer Lamarre remained in Siam, at the King’s request. And was commissioned to build fortifications to defend the Kingdom against troublesome neighbours on Siam’s eastern and western borders, and elsewhere.

Duly, he designed fortresses and fortifications in Bangkok, Nakhon Sithammarat, Songkhla, Phatthalung, Ayutthaya, and Lopburi.

These early French visitors to, and residents of, Thailand certainly left their mark on the nation, and laid the foundations of the robust bilateral relations that are enjoyed today. Duly, The Phuket News wishes all French nationals near and afar, a very special and enjoyable Bastille Day.

Historic blossoming of firm bilateral ties

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oday Franco-Thai relations are strong and based on mutual trust and respect, as well as shared values, and have deep historical roots.

France and the Kingdom of Siam (as Thailand was known until 1939) established their first tentative official contacts in the 17th Century, when two Siamese diplomatic delegations traveled to France in 1684 and 1686 and were received by the “Sun King”, Louis XIV at Versailles palace.

Following the growth of trade and cultural links over the course decades, the two countries decided to open full diplomatic relations.

The Franco-Thai bond was futher strengthened by two state visits of King Rama V to France in 1897 and 1907.

During World War I, Thai and French troops became brothers in arms; Siam sent an expeditionary force to the Western Front, and, as a result,

Thai troops joined the victory parade held on the Champs Elysees to mark the end of the war in late 1918.

Between the two world wars, Siam and France intensified their relations in a variety of realms – political, diplomatic, cultural and educational included – and many young Thais from wealthy families went to France to study.

World War II put a strain on this relationship for complex geopolitical reasons, but after the

war, relations blossomed again. And in in 1960, his Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit made a state visit to France.

Today bilateral relations are better than ever, with current discussions at the highest levels focusing on exploring trade and investment opportunities and boosting cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, from infrastructure to education and research and to alternative energy.

France currently ranks eighth in direct investment from European countries in Thailand. And, in the other direction, the Thai private sector has also begun to invest in France’s economy in a number of sectors.

The two nations are also engaged in dialogues on regional and global issues of mutual interest and concern, such as a more inter-connected Mekong region and the fight against cross-border crime. thephuketnews

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COMMUNITY first page, second story Gradual blossoming of bilateral ties Today Franco-Thai relations are strong and based on mutual trust and respect, as well as shared values, and have deep historical roots.

France and the Kingdom of Siam (as Thailand was known until 1939) established their first tentative official contacts in the 17th Century, when two Siamese diplomatic delegations traveled to France in 1684 and 1686 and were received by the “Sun King”, Louis XIV at Versailles.

Following the growth of trade and cultural links over the course of neraly two centuries, in 1856 the two countries decided to open full diplomatic relations.

The Franco-Thai bond was futher strengthened by two state visits of King Rama V to France in 1897 and 1907. During the WWI, Thai and French troops became brothers in of arms. Siam send an expeditionary force to the Western Front, and as a result Thai troops joined the victory parade held on the Champs Elysees to mark the end of the war in late 1918.

Between the two world wars, Siam and the France intensified their relations in a variety of realms – political, diplomatic, cultural and educational included – and many young Thais from wealthy families went to France to study.

The second world wat was a put a strain on this relationship for complex geopolitical reasons, but after the war relations blossoms again, and in in 1960, his Majesty the King Rama IX and Queen Sirikit made a state visit to France.

Today bilateral relations are better than ever, with current discussions at the highest levels focusing on exploring trade and investment opportunities and boosting cooperation in all areas of mutual interest, from infrastructure to education and research and to alternative energy.

France currently ranks eighth in direct investment from European countries in Thailand. France has shown much interest in Thailand from an economic perspective, and, in the other direction, the Thai private sector has also begun to invest in France in such industries as seafood by Thai Union Frozen Products Public Company and by PTT Global Chemical Public Company in the plastics industry.

The two nations are also engaged in dialogues on regional and global issues of common interest and concern, such as a more inter-connected Mekong region.

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‘La Fete Nationale’ set to deliver ‘Joie de vivre’ at the Dusit Thani

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huket, Thailand – Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, together with Union des Francais I’Etranger (UFE) Phuket will celebrate the French national day by hosting the “Soirée du 14 Juillet”, at Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket.

Bastille Day or “La Fête de la Bastille or La Fête Nationale” is the French national day, which is celebrated on the 14th of July each year in France as well as French communities worldwide including in Phuket.

“I am delighted to announce that the Bastille day will be held at our resort this year; our team are very excited and ready to cater all the participants with a variety F&B choices and thrilling entertainment throughout the night,” said Denis Thouvard, General Manager.

“As a native Frenchman, this is a special occasion that the French will celebrate this festive no matter where we live. It is a very special time for joy and celebration of freedom, justice, and fraternity. Furthermore, I would like to take this opportunity

to pay tribute to the impressive work of the Union des Francais I’Etranger Phuket, Alliances FrançaisesPhuket, le Paris Phuket publication and other various French associations present in the Phuket. They are doing a wonderful job promoting France, French culture, economy as well as French-Thai exchanges and cooperation” said Thouvard.

The festive evening of 14th July, will begin with a cocktail reception at 6.30 pm at the Horizon Lounge

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here do you hail from in France; how did you come to live in Phuket and how long have you been here?

Francois Gourlez (FG): I come from northern city of Lille. My wife and I chose Phuket for our business and also for our daughter who studies here. You can find everything in Phuket. We have lived here for about a year.

PN: What aspects of Thai society have particularly impressed you as a French national residing in Phuket?

FG: Tomorrow does not exist. Besides foreigners having to follow a lot of precise rules, the feeling of freedom is more important than in Europe.

PN: What are you favourite places on the island and why?

enjoy the tasty Thai food.

PN: What advice would you give Thai tourists visiting your part of France?

FG: Rawai and Naiharn because it’s like a village.

FG: Most French people doesn’t speak English so… enjoy French food.

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you give to French tourists visiting Phuket for the first time?

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proudest to be a French national on July 14?

FG: Liberty, equality and fraternity for everyone.

PN : W h at a r e you r thoughts on France’s success in the World Cup? FG: They did the best and they were kindly together, very good team.

“Merci les Bleus” PN: Any special message for your fellow French nationals in Thailand?

FG: More solidarity between French fellows especially abroad.

and will be followed by a French buffet dinner, by the poolside, at 7pm onwards.

The evening will feature several acts including an accordion musician (who is flying in from France specifically for this event), live music by resident “Red Rhythm” band, dance performance of the famous French ‘Cancan Dance’ by the Starlight Entertainment production team and a spectacular firework display to make it an even more memorable night.

The food and beverage team will present French delicatessen goodies, a menu including pot au feu traditionnel, foie gras poellee, lentilles braises, sauce au sherry, coq au vin, boeuf bourguinion, mille feuilles a la fraise du pays and much more.

Nestled amidst acres of tropical gardens and caressed by the Andaman Sea, the Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket is located in the heart of the Laguna resort development complex at Bangtao Bay, an idyllic retreat tucked away on the stunning island of Phuket.

A low-rise building in modern Thai-style, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket provides accommodation in 252 superbly appointed guest rooms, suites and private pool villas. Overlooking the crystal clear Andaman Sea, all rooms have balconies, are surrounded by palm trees and located a few steps away from the beach.

Not a bad place for Bastille Day! For more information or reservations: Tel. +66 (0) 7636 2999, Email: dtlpfb@ dusit.com, Online: www.dusit.com/dtlp or http://www.ufe-phuket.org

12 TECHNOLOGY IN BRIEF Thai mobile gaming company acquires Filipino rival

Pocket PlayLab, a Thailand-based gaming startup, acquired Philippinesbased Anino Games for an undisclosed sum, according to reports.

Both Pocket PlayLab and Anino create games for iOS and Android devices. The Thai company, which has over one million daily active users on its three games, is best know for Juice Cubes.

T he acquisition prompted company off icials to rename the newly-merged studio Anino PlayLab. “ We s h a r e d t h e same culture and their team was the best that I have seen in the region, as they have so many years of experience from the 12 years they been around,” said Pocket PlayLab co-founder Jakob Lykkegaard.

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Decoded: Chimp sign language breakthrough

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himpanzees use their hands to say “follow me,” “stop that” or “take this,” according to new research seeking to translate the sophisticated messages flowing back and forth.

Previous research had revealed that our nearest genetic relatives use gestures to communicate, prompting questions over whether the communication systems shared ancestry with the origins of human language.

The new study, published last week in the US journal Current Biology, created the first ever chimpanzee dictionary of sorts, deciphering just what the apes were saying to each other.

The researchers said the chimpanzee gestures – they decoded 66 in total – can be used in isolation or several can be strung together to create more complex exchanges.

And, importantly, the meaning remained consistent, regardless of which ape was making the gestures.

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The messages ranged from “simple requests associated with just a few gestures to broader social negotiation associated with a wider range of gesture types,” said the authors from the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

The researchers studied more than 4,500 gestures within more than 3,400 interactions, all captured on film in Uganda between 2007 and 2009.

They determined that when a mother shows the sole of her foot to her baby, she means “climb on me.” Touching the arm of another means “scratch me” and chewing leaves calls for sexual attention.

The researchers said their observations revealed unambiguous links between some gestures and outcomes – like the seductive message of leaf-chewing.

Others seemed to convey more than one idea, like grasping another chimp, which sometimes seemed to indicate “stop,” and other times “climb on me” or even “go away.” AFP

Thai online mega sale to come back next month

While the iconic puzzle game Tetris has been played on everything from Game Boy to the side of buildings, a new platform for the legendary game has emerged.

Marc Kerger, a superfan in Luxemburg, created a t-shirt that allows gamers to play Tetris right on it. The game-shirt runs on 4 A A batteries and has 128 LED’s attached onto the clothing. A video of how to make the shirt is currently available on YouTube.com.

Enthusiasts of the game, which was released in June 1984, recently celebrated Tetris’ 30-year anniversary.

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ver 1,000 products and services will be discounted from 20 to 90 per cent at the Thailand Online Mega Sale 2014, a project originated by the Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Business The “mega sale” is being organised as part of an economic stimulus package initiated by the National Council for Peace a nd Order.

The aim is to boost spending in the domestic market by offering steep discounts on certain online products and services. More than 500 websites have already joined the scheme, offering in excess of a thousand discounted items ranging from electronic appliances, computers, IT equipment and mobile phones to agricultural produce and fashion items.

An online sale will be held four times a year, the

Study: Tablets to overtake PCs by 2015

Report by research firm Gartner projects that, by 2015, 320 million tablets will be sold compared to 316 million PCs. The shift comes despite a cooling of the tablet market in 2014 and some stability in PC sales, due to upgrades of aging devices. The prediction came in a report which said that total device sales including PCs, tablets and mobile phones will hit 2.4 billion units this year.

Taking into account all devices, Google Android is expected to represent around half of all sales (1.16 billion units).

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first three dedicated to goods and services under a specific category. The first sale, which covered electronics and household items, lasted only two days and ended on July 3.

An online sale of “nature and health” products and services will take place in August, with bargains in fashion and lifestyle products on offer some time in September.

T h e fourth mega s a le , c e r tain to be the biggest event of all, will cover items in all the aforementioned categories and is due to be held in November.

In addition to boosting public faith in the trustworthiness of the legitimate ecommerce sector, the Online Mega Sale project is expected to generate more than 500 million baht in revenue. For more information, visit Thailandmegasale.com. Bangkok Post

Dubai aims to build world’s first climate-controlled city

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evelopers in Dubai are hoping to create an entirely new experience for residents and tourists by building a mini-metropolis that will be the first climate-controlled city.

Dubai Holding, the developers behind the project, say the city – dubbed Mall of the World – will connect 7.2km of enclosed promenades to allow people to experience normal city life despite the scorching temperatures of the summer months, which regularly hit over 40 ºC. The project will connect 100 hotels and luxury apartments, a “wellness district” for medical tourists, and what Dubai Hold-

ing say will be the largest theme park in the world.

“Tourism is key driver of our economy and we aim to make the UAE [the United Arab Emirates] an attractive destination all year long,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, in a statement on Saturday. “This is why we will start working on providing pleasant temperature-controlled environments during the summer months.”

With average temperatures of 22ºC during the winter months, developers say they will open the promenades to allow fresh air to circulate.

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Film fest hopes to spur social change J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

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From guitar to the gun FILM REVIEW J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

THE LAST EXECUTIONER (PETCHAKHAT)

Vithaya’s stoic performance as Chavoret is outstanding and is fully-deserving of the “Best Actor” award he received at the Shanghai Film Festival in June.

Starring: Vithaya Pansringarm, Penpak Sirikul, David Asavanond, Thira Chutikul and Suchada Rojmanothum

Director: Tom Waller Running time: 95 minutes

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hai cinema is filled with tales of ghosts and spirits that come to haunt or help the living (even in light-hearted romantic comedies).

The Last Executioner (Petchakhat in Thai), is a Thai film based on true events with a compelling narrative, intrigue and great videography.

The movie tells the story of Chavoret Jaruboon (Vithaya Pansringarm), who was the last man that carried out executions of prisoners by rifle (the kingdom switched to lethal injections in 2003). From behind his rifle scope at the Bang Kwan Central Prison (Bangkok Hilton) in Nonthaburi, Chavoret executes a total of 55 prisoners during his 35year prison guard career.

At the end of the day, however, he’s a man who took a job to support his family at a young age. In the 1960’s, Chavoret is a Bangkok rock-star and has dreams of sharing the stage with some of the biggest musicians in the world, and he’s very talented.

From the outset, director Tom Waller immerses the audience in this incarcerated world where the prison not only houses criminals but the dreams of Chavoret. The first act jumps from decade-to-decade as we see Chavoret before, during, and after his longstint as executioner.

Throughout the film, Chavoret struggles to cope with the influence his job has on the karma hovering over his family. Carrying out the death penalty comes at a price, and his psyche is constantly playing tricks on him which is manifested in the form of human

spirits that follow his whereabouts.

The same three recurring characters popup as coworkers, mail men, bus drivers, and others as a constant reminder of the price he has paid for dropping one instrument (guitar) for another (rifle).

Even as Waller, and screenwriter Don Linder, fall back on the old Thai cinema ploy of spirits, this was the perfect film to employ them. The spirits act as Chavoret’s conscience and help force him to accept his job as “a duty” – something he shows no remorse over.

Vithaya’s stoic performance as Chavoret is outstanding and is fully-deserving of the “Best Actor” award he received at the Shanghai Film Festival in June. Being a guard in the country’s most notorious prison leaves little room for anything but a resolute and grim performance, but Vithaya managed to capture the humanity of someone who had clearly accepted his fate.

While The Last Executioner is not an analysis of the country’s death penalty laws, it’s interesting to see the reaction he gets once people learn of Chavoret’s job. Everything from “good!” to “you’re a murderer!”, shows just how subjective the issue had become.

The impressive cinematography only heightened the intrigue, especially during the execution scenes. While the scenes are not gory, The Last Executioner does not shy away from accurate (and sometimes, heartbreaking) portrayals of prisoners in their final moments. One such scene, involving a woman, stands out.

Overall, The Last Executioner is a great film that is well-paced and beautifully shot.

It’s a film that audiences can have discussions about, which says something about it’s rich and layered narrative.

huket has not hosted a film festival since 2010, but that will soon change this coming weekend.

The “Small Change Film Festival”, hosted by Phuket Montessori International School in Chalong, will screen five documentaries for free (with Thai subtitles). The films, which were screened at the “Social Change Film Festival” in Bangkok back in February, are all meant to inspire viewers to make the world a better place.

In addition to helping promote the school, organiser John Mood says the film festival – which takes place from today (July 11) to July 15 – is part of Montessori Phuket’s larger goal of preparing students for “the society that is going to be, not the one that currently is”.

“This is something that we wish to develop in the future as we develop [Phuket Montessori],” Mood said.

Urbanized is a feature-length documentary that takes a look at the issues and strategies behind the design of cities (Two sceenings: July 12 at 7:45pm, July 13 at 2:45pm) No Impact Man follows a family during their year-long experiment to have sustainable zero impact on the environment. (Three screenings: July 11 at 6:30pm, July 13 at 1pm, July 14 at 6:30pm) Money & Life is an essay-style documentary that examines the potential opportunities for social change amid recent financial disasters (Two screenings: July 12 at 1pm, July 13 at 6:30pm).

Google & the World Brain is an indepth look and analysis on the most ambitious project ever conceived on the internet: Google’s master plan to scan every book in the world (Two screenings: July 12 at 6pm, July 15 at 6:30pm).

Design & Thinking takes a look at the design business and its impact on society (July 12 at 2:45pm, July 13 at 2:30pm). Snacks and refreshments will be served following screenings. For more information, visit facebook.com/ smallchangefilmfestival.

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Weekend

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1 Transformers: Age of Extinction

$37.1M

$175.4M

2 Tammy

$21.6M

$33.3M

3 22 Jump Street

$9.8M

$159.3M

4 Deliver Us from Evil

$9.7M

$15.3M

$9M

$140.2M

6 Earth to Echo

$8.4M

$13.6M

7 Maleficent

$6.2M

$213.9M

8 Jersey Boys

$5.2M

$36.7M

9 Think Like a Man Too

$4.9M

$57.2M

10 Edge of Tomorrow

$3.7M

$90.9M

5 How to Train Your Dragon 2

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Cool in the pool party in Krabi

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n case you hadn’t noticed yet, you currently reside in a remarkable, tropical, Andaman paradise.

And though Phuket may seem Kra bi P hokeethra all-too-familiar at times, there’s respite awaiting just over the Phang Nga Bay. For an unforgettable weekend, head on over to the Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort’s, which is having its first Pool Party from July 25-27, with free Pa nto ne 4 4 0 C admission for walk-ins!

The perfect venue for a chic party, the luxurious resort features the largest free-form swimming pool in Thailand, set in a beautiful tropical garden.

Guests can also explore one of the world’s most beautiful destinations with trips to deserted beaches, mysterious islands, and snorkel in crystal-clear waters.

At the Cool Pool Party there will be live music, hot DJs spinning top dance tracks, fun entertainment, and enticing extras. Enjoy the “Pool Party Weekend Package” with special rates of B10,500 net per person for a shared room, or Baht 12,500 net per person for a single room.

The package includes two nights stay in a Superior room with breakArrival and check-in at Sofitel Krabi fast (sharing or single); shared airport Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort transfer from/to Krabi International 8:30pm – Party warm-up Airport; Friday night party with Thai9pm – Mini concert by Thaitanium tanium and four Djs; Saturday pool 10pm-2am – Disco with 4 Djs (Fred party with famous DJs and fun games; Jungo, Mendy Indigo, Eddy Frampton A complimentary bottle of Prosecco; and KC) Food & Beverage credit of B2,500 and Dress Code: Chic white late check-out until 4:00 pm.

Pool Party Program: Friday Night Disco Party, July 25

Pool Party: July 26 6:30am-12:30pm – Breakfast at Maya

Restaurant 2:00pm-6:30pm – BBQ & Pool Party Dress Code: Colourful summer style Time at leisure: July 27 Check-out by 4pm Note: Walk-in party goers can also enjoy the fun on Friday Night Disco party and Saturday pool party with free entrance fee.

Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort is renowned for its luxurious rooms and suites, gourmet restaurants, and gracious Thai hospitality. Set in a lush tropical garden with the largest free-form swimming pool in Asia, and a few steps from the beach, the resort is a dream destination. Guests can dine at four restaurants, chill-out at Koh Poda swim-up pool bar, stay in shape at the fully equipped fitness centre, or relax in the tranquil So SPA. Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort’s enviable location allows guests to make the most of one of the world’s most beautiful destinations.

Private excursions in a luxury speed boat can whisk you away to deserted beaches where you can sip Champagne, enjoy the region’s best snorkelling, and also take in one of Thailand’s most beautiful beaches, Railay Beach.

Don’t miss our cool Pool Party and an unforgettable weekend in Krabi from July 25 – 27, 2014 at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa! For more information, please call +66 (0) 75-627-800, email at rsvn@sofitelphokeethrakrabi. com or visit facebook.com/SofitelKrabiPhokeethraGolfandSpaResort

Weekly Wednesday night market opens at Homeworks

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ind fun, food and drink with an authentic Phuket flavour at the new weekly night market held in front of Homeworks (Central Festival Phuket East) every Wednesday evening from 5pm to 9pm.

As well as all sorts of food stalls filling the air with the delightful aromas of a traditional ‘dalat nat’ under the canopy of the Homeworks forecourt, there are handicrafts, clothes, funky décor items and more – all from local vendors.

A wander around the market will introduce you to some of those popular treats only found in Phuket, such as sweet and savoury ‘sarabao’ with cute pet faces, traditional

Open air, with goodies and treats here, there and everywhere. pancakes, dim sum, grilled squid and of course barbecued chicken – to take away or eat at one of the tables.

There’s beer on tap, big bags of iced coffee and other cold drinks, including fresh fruit juices and traditional

herbal blends. And at the other end, bargain-hunters can shop for jeans, T-shirts, earrings and handicrafts.

Hua Hin jazz fest confirmed

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ue to the unstable political situation in Thailand over the past eight months, rumors had begun to circulate that the Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2014 would be canceled. But organizers of one of the kingdom’s most celebrated and sophisticated music events have come out to formally dispel such rumors.

“We are proud to inform all jazz lovers that Boffo company, officially authorized by Hua Hin Municipality, is presenting you the annual Hua Hin Jazz Festival, the most recognized jazz festival in Thailand for the past 12 years,” announced a press release.

“In this coming Hua Hin Jazz Festival, scheduled for July 26, we would like to present you a new experience of a new artist lineup and the wonderful atmosphere at Hua Hin Queen’s Park. Surrounded with beautiful gardens and located on Hua Hin beach, the festival will be engraved in all jazz lovers’ memory,” it continues.

The new line-up consists of The Saxophone Madness, a jam session of leading saxophonists in Thailand with the legendary saxophonist, Tong Tewan, as a special guest.

This will be followed by a performance by Steve Cannon, one of the most recognized trumpet masters who will serenade audiences with his special show, entitled “Tribute to Chet Baker”.

The next highlight will be a special performance by up-and-coming Thai jazz stars who’ve garnered a growing following of Thai fans through various popular singing contest shows, namely, The Star, The Voice, KPN and Thailand Jazz Singing Contest.

The show will continue on with a highly recommended band from Japan, The Travelers, whose style represents “Hip Jazz”, the perfect combination of jazz, rock, swing and bosa-nova.

The enchanted evening will continue with Thailand’s legendary first fusion jazz band, known as “The Infinity”.

Soul After Six will conclude the night with their well-known ‘singalong songs’, which will feature tracks from their new album.

Class Act Media are proud media partners of this event. For more information, head to facebook.com/officialhuahinjazzfestival2014 thephuketnews

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(left to right) Paul Brown and Alex Lotz

BCCT DINNER IN PHUKET (L to R) Simon Samaan, Tipaporn Koonphol, Graham Catterwell, Greg Watkins, and Jatupat Boonratsamee

STREET FEST KICKS OFF Local officials held an outdoor press conference on July 4 to kick-off the 6th annual Kathu Cultural Street Festival, which will take place between July 11-13 and feature various activities, performances, and showcase the cultural heritage of one of Phuket’s most vibrant communities.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Thailand hosted their first event in Phuket on July 3 at Amari Phuket in Patong. The Phuket Business Dinner featured an update on the Thai political situation with speaker and consultant Graham Catterwell.

Artist Barbara Stoebel (right) with friend

VISUAL FEAST AT OASIS ED. The opening of the Art Extravagant exhibit, featuring artwork by German artist Barbara Stoebel, was held on July 5 at Oasis Ed. in Phuket Town.

FULLY BOOKED!

ISLAND6 MARINA BASH Dozens came out to the Meet Up Part at the new contemporary art space and museum, Island6 Marina – part of the Royal Phuket Marina – on July 3.

Over 30 students participated in the kickoff activity of the Laguna Phuket Mobile Learning Centre “Fully Booked” at Baan Cherngtalay School, attended by various Phuket officials including Governor Maitree Inthusut. See story on Life page 20.

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ART TALK IN RAWAI Dozens came out for the Art Talk 2014 event at the Rawai Art Village. Locals enjoyed a night of art exhibitions, music, and refreshments on Friday, July 4.

HEADSTART PROM HeadStart hosted its annual prom at the U Sunsuri Hotel in Nai Harn on July 2. Over 130 students joined the event.

GRAND OPENING

PEGAS TOURISTIK OPENING

Sangria’s Tapas Bar & Restaurant, located at Fisherman’s Way in Rawai, held their grand opening last week on July 1.

Dozens came out to celebrate the grand opening ceremony of the new Phuket location of global tour operator Pegas Touristik held on July 3 in Rassada.

JOE’S PLAYS HOST Joe’s Downstairs in Kalim Beach was the site of the Moet and Chandon Champagne Dinner on July 5, featuring a four-course seafood meal.

RUFFINO WINE DINNER

Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket was the site of the Ruffino Wine Dinner at the resort’s award-winning La Trattoria restaurant on June 30.

MUSIC KIDS CAMP For four days, kids took part at the 2nd Rock N’ Roll Summer Camp from July 7-11 at Phuket Academy of Performing Arts.

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

Kathu Walking Street Festival The 6th Annual Kathu Walking Street Festival will be held from July 11th - 13th, 2014, at the Kathu Shrine fresh market from 5.30 pm until late. Come along to preserve our Phuket heritage and history, and educate locals and tourists about the “real” Phuket. Enjoy night shows, art exhibitions, traditional outfits, local food and much more, 076-322130, pr.kathu@gmail.com, Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

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13 JULY

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

Try out our delicious naans, mutton vindaloo, chicken tandoori, dal makhini, butter chicken, samosas, lassis and many more mouth-watering dishes. For only 499/- nett and special reduced prices on drinks, 076 286 464 Ext 4.

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

Sunday Brunch

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

Happy hours all day all night at Two Chefs Kamala. Large buffet with a large variety of international favorites. Only 495B and kids 295B (under 3 year FREE) ** Free usage of THE BLOSSOM SPA POOL** Open: 12:00 - 15:00 For reservation : kamala@twochefes.com or call 076 385 052

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Phuket Walking Street Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Every Saturday Night, Num Noi Singpatong, the head trainer and owner of Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Gym in Patong Beach, has been launching an elite fight series “Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Saturday Night Fight” in Patong Boxing Stadium (Sai Nam Yen), where top international fighters will compete, patongboxingstadium.com, Proudly supported by Class Act Media The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

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noon of kids’ entertainment,part of Summer Family Promotion adding value for all Laguna hotel guests: free dining for kids, free kids’ golf, free Tour & extra beds* *Terms and Conditions apply.

Half Chicken Spit Roast Tuesdays and Saturdays: Half chicken spit roast with french fries, salad buffet, potato salad & gravy sauce for B225 per person. 7pm11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure 076 349 912.

Free Sauna

Pool Competition at Expat Hotel

12 JULY

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

MON Live Seafood & Jazz Sunday Brunch at Banyan Tree

Indian Curry Night on Fridays

Traditional Sunday Roast Angus O’Tool’s Karon Beach

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Phuket Walking Street, “Laad Yai” is a Village & Community Development Potential Project (SML) of the “Old Phuket Town Community” in Laad Yai, Phuket Town.

The visitors can enjoy the Old Phuket Town atmosphere which benefit to the local economic growth in the Old Phuket Town community. Open every Sunday from 16.00 - 22.00 Hrs. For more info visit facebook. com/phuketwalkingstreet or contact: 089 474 5253. Proudly supported by Class Act Media: The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5, The Phuket News TV.

Zumba in the Jungle TRX – Santosa Signature training Santosa Wellness Center is the home of Phuket’s only certified, open TRX class.

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

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

WED

16 JULY

FONDUE All You Can Eat Mondays & Thursdays. FONDUE all you can eat (Pork, Chicken, Beef, Prawns, Fish & Squids) with salad buffet, cold and hot sauces, Garlic Bread, baked potatoes, potato salad and more for 390 Thb per person.

7pm-11pm. Located in Patong on Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road next to Hotel Mercure, patongshakers.com, 076 349 912.

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15 JULY

Kidz Activities By Quest Jul-Aug, kid & parents are invited to visit Canal Village every Tue&Thu at 2pm for kid’s activity programme of the day: Treasure Hunt, Wacky Games, BBQ Chefs, and Kids vs. Wild, all taking turn for an after-

The Good Shepherd Craft Shop Opens every Wednesday from 10AM to NOON and every Saturday from 9AM to NOON. We have a wide and wonderful selection of handicrafts such as educational toys, dolls, puppets, paper art, greeting cards for all occasions, Novelties like tooth fairy pillow, and many more. All proceeds go directly to The Good Shepherd mission.

More info visit www.thegoodshepherd.info/ shop/ reginatudor@gmail.com, 083 104 0788 Proudly supported by Class Act Media.

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, patongshakers.com, 076 349 912.

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

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24 JULY

Architect & Engineering Exhibition Building, Construction and Décor Exhibition. Welcome to the best exhibition in Phuket and Andaman coastline for construction tools and materials and architectural design & décor items comprising a wide range of products and technology.

This is a great opporturnity to introduce construction materials and decorative items to the Phuket and Andaman area, 076 217 199, pic-phuket.com, info@picphuket.com, Proudly supported by Class Act Media.

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Resort from 8:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. with mini concert by THAITANIUM and Disco music

by Top 4 DJs from Bangkok; Fred Jungo, Mendy Indigo, Eddy Frampton, and KC spinning top tracks into the early hours.

Dress to impress in chic white style. Walk-in guests can have fun on Friday Night Disco party with FREE entrance fee! For more information, please contact 075 627 800 or rsvn@sofitelphokeethrakrabi.com .

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26 JULY

Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2014 “Jazz Up Hua Hin” Jazz Festival 2014, is one of the kingdom’s most influential music events. Jointly presented and organized by BOFFO and the Hua Hin Municipality, this year’s jazz event will be held on Saturday, 26 July, 2014, at Suan Luang Rachinee park from 17:00-24:00 hrs. and is free of charge for all jazz lovers, both local and international, Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV, party_291987@hotmail.com, 098 254 0656

Don’t miss the first Pool Party In Krabi at the largest swimming pool in Thailand at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort. The afternoon gathering from 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. will include great music, delicious barbecued delights, and fun games. Dress in swimwear or colourful summer style. FREE entrance fee for walk-in party goers! For more information, please call 075 627 800 or write us an email to rsvn@sofitelphokeethrakrabi.com

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At Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa

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EMERALD EPL MASTERS TOUR PHUKET 2014 EMERALD EPL MASTERS TOUR PHUKET 2014 Thailand Legends Vs EPL All Stars Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to watch English Premier League and Thailand legends play in Phuket! Masters Football Asia & Emerald Phuket Development present the very first Thailand Legends and English Premier League Legends exhibition 11-a-side soccer match at Surakul Stadium on Sunday 10th August, 2014. Watch Thai legends Piyapong Piew On, Wangchan, Chaikaew, Chan-im, Puangchan, and team and captain Zico-On against EPL legends David James, Lee Sharpe, Robbie Fowler, Pierre Van Hooijdonk. Teddy Sheringham and Louis Saha – just some of the former Liverpool, Man United, Spurs and other top premier league players coming to entertain you in Phuket. Gates open at 4.30pm. Kick off at 6.30pm For more information visit www.mastersfootball.com Proudly supported by Class Act Media, for ticket visit phuketticketmaster.com

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2 AUG

Anantara Karaoke Party Enjoy Friday Night Party

down and join us for a charity benefit karaoke night including an auction and delicious dinner.Donation THB 2,500 Net, Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV, For reservations or questions, please contact 076 337 200 Ext 2001 or Chantima_th@anantaraclub.com.

Anantara Vacation Club Phuket-Mai Khao has generously agreed to host 1st year Karaoke fundraising event. On Saturday 2nd August from 19.30 pm till late.Let your hair

Art Exhibitions with Oasis ed.

Art Extravagant is an exhibition of original artworks by German artist, Barbara Stoebel, whose arts alias is “Botanica”. Created in Phuket, this series of artworks comprise of a broad range of materials, full of surprises and exciting imagery. Presented by Oasis ed. Phuket, Art Extravagant is on display at the Grumpy Panda Community Art Space, in the Book Café, Rawai. Join us at the Opening Reception, 7pm 5th July, to be part of an Art Jam lead by Barbara!

The exhibition will continue until the 14th August. For more information please contact Kez via 0849462171 or kez@oasisedphuket.com or visit oasisedphuket.com/artextravaganza Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

WAGYU TOMAHAWK STEAK ALL INCLUSIVE AT CLUB MED PHUKET Come to enjoy our day or evening pass at Club Med Phuket, with our all inclusive package (international buffet, free flow bar, events & sports (tennis, squash, badminton, basketball, ping-pong, archery, football, beach volley, golf, gym & fitness classes)) for only THB 2’600 for the day pass and THB 3’350 for the evening pass (special rates for residents and children).

For more information: +66 76 330 456 or phuccrec01@clubmed.com

An Australian Darling Downs Wagyu Tomahawk Steak Promotion! For sharing with a steak weighs approx. 1.2 kgs. At 2,990++ THB. Wagyu beef is praised the world over for its rich flavour and buttery tenderness. Enjoy an extraordinary breed of cattle. The naturally grain-fed beef with a marble score of 4-5, served with Madeira or peppercorn sauce and two side dishes. Amari Phuket Resident Privilege Card holders will receive an extra 20% discount on food & beverage. The card is available and is complimentary for all Phuket residents. Amari Phuket, La Gritta Restaurant lagritta@amari.com, 076 292 697.

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Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

1. Make this work: 10+4=2 2. “Ban Haircut” – rearrange the letters to get a Thai province 3. Which famous spy novelist also wrote Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?

4. Which planet orbits the fastest around the Sun? 5. What word means part of a watering can, got up, and a flower?

Answers below right.

SUDOKU

Across 1. Shed 5. Tees 9. Confusion 14. “Alfred” composer 15. Grunt 16. Beguile 17. Collections 18. Hint 19. “Family Affair” role 20. Replaces Samantha with Aunt Clara?

23. Get into a stew?

24. Sweep 25. Atoll protector 26. Trial 28. Get with strain 30. Put away 33. Secrets 35. Truth ___ 37. Breaks the hearts of milliners?

41. “Bellefleur” author 42. Treeless region 43. Turk. airlines 44. Bring to bear 45. Ground ball 49. Hinged catch 52. + or - item 53. Gametes

54. Smaller Bic? 59. Butterfly genus 60. Nitwit 61. Michael Collin’s country 62. As a whole 63. Affaire d’honneur 64. Model Kate 65. Rumble 66. Lofty nest, var.

67. Arrogant one Down 1. Dissed, in a way 2. From the 1930s 3. Discrete unit 4. Actor Adam 5. Impossible 6. Gulf ship 7. Wildebeests 8. Warp 9. Butter up?

10. Liturgical vestment 11. Grassland blaze 12. Sum, ___, fui 13. Pewters 21. Seeks 22. Choler

27. Part of A.P.R. 28. Flow from 29. U.S. architect 31. Blackguard 32. Germany’s Dortmund-___ Canal 34. Bell and Carney 35. Persuasive 36. Roster abbr.

37. Cold porter fan?

38. Derisive laugh 39. Irregular 40. With skill 44. Final: Abbr.

46. Hand ___ 47. Extremely 48. Most unusual 50. Twinkle-toed 51. Thrash 52. German river 54. Big loser’s nickname?

55. Crescent 56. Icelandic epic 57. Profligate 58. Hesitates

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz: 1. 10 o’clock + 4 hours = 2 o’clock; 2. Chantaburi; 3. Ian Fleming; 4. Mercury – 88 Earth days; 5. Rose.

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Pet

of the week

Percentage of known terrorists who have degrees in engineering.

10

Estimated amount of gold in the world’s oceans, in billions of tons.

104

Number of chromosomes carp fish have. Humans have 46.

44

Number of people who have died so far on construction sites for the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar.

700

Number of donkeys that had to be milked every day to provide enough milk for Queen Cleopatra’s bath.

Source: Uberfacts

This is Palmy, She is just under three years old. She was found in November 2011 during flooding in Phuket. She is blind but she has sharp hearing, and loves pork chops.

Palmy belongs to Pattama “Pang” Weerakowit.

Want to see your pet here? Email photos to editor1@classactmedia.co.th

This week in history ■■ July 11, 1804 In an illegal duel with pistols, A a r o n Bur r, US Vice President, mortally wounds former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton. He is never prosecuted..

■■ July 12, 1962 The Rolling Stones perform their first concert, at the Marquee Club in London, England, United Kingdom.

■■ July 13, 1923 The Hollywood Sign is officially dedicated in the hills above Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It originally reads “Hollywoodland “ but the four last letters are dropped after renovation in 1949.

■■ July 14, 1881 Gunslinger Billy the Kid, credited with killing between eight and 26 men, is shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett outside Fort Sumner, New Mexico.

■■ July 15, 1997 In Miami, Florida, serial killer Andrew Cunanan guns down fashion designer Gianni Versace outside his home. Eight days later Cunanan commits suicide.

■■ July 16, 1945 The Atomic Age begins when the United States successfully detonates a plutonium-based test nuclear weapon near Alamogordo, New Mexico.

■■ July 17, 1918 Tsar Nicholas II of Russia along with his immediate family and retainers are killed by Bolshevik Chekists at the Ipatiev House in Yekaterinburg, Russia.

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PROPERTY FOR RENT Land for Rent Kata beach Villa for Rent and Sale at Patong 2 BR. PRIVATE POOL 180SQM APT Rent from 65,000THB. Incl. c l e a n i n g , l i n e n ,t o w e l s c h a n g e weekly. Fast fibernet. Cable TV.2 big bathrooms.Wash/dry machine.

Big complete kitchen.Quiet location.

Only extra cost electricity. Contact: 086 940 6560, E-mail: 4711en@ gmail.com

A luxurious villa with absolutely stunning sea view. The villa features 5 bedrooms, all with sea view and private swimming pool. Excellent holiday villa rentals. Start only 60,000 baht/ month, 6,000 baht/day, Contact: Linda Ketkaew, Starwalker.ds@gmail.com, 0818932165

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

10 Min from Kamala Beach, 3 storey building, fully-equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 24/7 security, access to communal pool 20x10m.

Contact natalia_tyr@yandex.ru, 093 586 5617, Price : from 40,000-80,000 Baht per rmonth

5 mins to PIA and Nayang Beach

House for Rent and Sale DELUXE PENTHOUSE/ LOFT 120SQM

Townhouse for Rent

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

Classifieds / Property / Property for rent 5 mins from Kata beach 2 rai land for rent at Kata 3 MB. rai/year Tel:087507-0325, 3,000,000, Khun Araya, Kata, araya_ea@hotmail.com

3 beds, 2 Bath, western kitchen, Indoor utility/storage room, lounge, dining area, covered terrace, covered car port, small front garden. Quality furniture throughout. Internet TV. 120 sqm interior space. 4 Air Cons. 25,000 Baht per month for 1 year long term rental.

Available Mid May 2014. Contact: kanaloa55@yahoo.co.uk, Call: 084 189 5149

Brand New Modern Tropical Pool Villas (2&3 beds). Fully furnished.

Free Wifi, International Sat. TV inc. Russian TV, Pool & Garden Maintenance. Between Cape Yamu & Ao Po Marina. Call 0818935270, srdupouy@gmail.com, 0930145072

5 BDR LUX SEAVIEW POOL VILLA

House for Rent at Kata

NOW OPEN!!

NOW AVAILABLE!!

NEW DE LUXE BIG STUDIO 70SQM Rent from 24,000 THB/MONTH. Inc. weekly cleaning, towel & linen change. Extra cost electricity.

Queen bed,terrace 20 SQM. Big bathroom, Wifi Fibernet 65MB. CABLE TV, complete kitchen set.

Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

IN THE NATURE ROMANTIC THAISTYLE RESORT Daily 1500Thb, Weekly 7500Thb, Monthly 30000Thb Included: Daily room cleaning, Linen changing once/week, Internet Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Smart TV, Electricity, Free bicycle, BBQ grill, Exes to Cinema room. www.coco-palace.com

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

Supalai Hills house for rent DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM Rent from 13,000 THB/month, long/ short term. Extra cost electricity.

Furnished, Wifi Fibernet 65 MB, Cable TV, microwave, blender, water boiler, plates, weekly cleaning, towel & linen change.Quiet area, Lot of parking space. Email: 4711en@ gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

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

PROPERTY FOR SALE

Retail space for rent Unique retail space for rent with excellent positioning on Surin beach Road.

For more information, please call 081 8941820 , 076 271 241 or wirote@ paradisephuket.com - See more at www. theplazasurin.com, Wirote, The Plaza Surin, wirote@paradisephuket.com

1 bed room with separate pantry Fully furnish and big balcony 5 mins to Kata beach 18,000.- per month 1 year contract (minimum 6 month contract) Tel: 087-507-0325, 18,000, Khun Araya, Kata, araya_ea@hotmail.com

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

Brand New Modern Pool Villa

The Villa is 244 sqm.Which has 4 comfy bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, set in private, secure surroundings and conveniently located as it’s just a 20 minutes drive to the BIS and PIA international schools.Only 15 minutes drive away from Phuket’s top beaches Bangtao and Surin.0848519795 Email : robert. anthony.krause@gmail.com

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

Rent- 2 Bed Bungalow Nai Harn Air Condition – Color TV, Free UBC cable Platinum Package. Free Internet.

Master bed, excellent mattress, Sealy Posturepdic. Couch + chairs w/ end tables. Counter bar w/ stools. Cooking Equip / Fridge. Short term – 16,000 per month, Long Term – 13,500 per month Plus Damage Deposit. Available now 1--April-2013. Call Nok 087-244-1322

HOUSE IN PHUKET TOWN/SAMKONG 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATHROOMS Conveniently located 5 minutes from all amenities including both international hospitals, Central festival, several International schools and the centre of town. Selling due to relocation. Priced to sell at 3.8M THB. Includes 4 air cons and all modern-style furniture. Nothing more to spend. (English): 0847 680 536 or (Thai): 085 888 0502.

Villa in Cheng Talay

Luxury 1 Bedroom F/F Apartment

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

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

Close to Laguna / Surin Beach this one bedroom Villa is up for long term rent.

Comes with full cable TV, maid service and Gardener. ( Has Telephone / ADSL internet line paid by tenant ), Asking 25,000 Baht per month ( excl : elec / water / Telephone ) Please contact : accounting@electrical-marine.com Tel : 076 272 177 or 085976911

Sea Front Land For Sale Kamala Sea front land for sale Kamala.

6 Rai. Chanote. 089 874 2141, Thongchai, 0 89 874 2141, thongchaiwong8@hotmail.com

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com 7th Floor Suites (Hotel) Building For Sale

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

2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM Pr ic e 14.9 M B.TH B/ Rent from 100,000THB/month, 200m. from the beach. Gated.24 hours security. Resort 33 units. Good rental return,8pct.

Thaicompany. Email: 4711en@gmail. com, Call: 086 940 6560

2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM 17 MB.THB/RENT 150,000THB/ MONTH. New Deluxe Patak villa 300. Quiet area. 5 bedrooms,4 kitchens,6 bathrooms.10 air cons. Good Parking. Many possibilities. Holiday rental 4 units. Email: 4711en@gmail. com, Call: 086 940 6560

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

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

Sin gl e H ou se Sp e c i a l Price Rent/Sale: Nice house 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: Great investment oppor tunit y i n Pa t o n g . I h ave 2 N E W LY RENOVATED condos in same complex near Simon Cabaret. Both condos fully funished + free hold.

Condo no.1 4th floor studio unit 50sqm already rented out. Condo no.2 just funished renovation 3rd floor 1 bedroom 50sqm every thing brand new. This one never use and could be your residence plus earn income from other condo.Complex has huge pool + garden and 24 hrs. security. I want 5 MB for both. Eng 085 471 9246 Thai 087 621 3405.

4 separate buildings with 11 different custom maid rooms, restaurant / cafeteria in a sweet and idyllic sanctuary for the sense. Surrounded by lush green mountains and tropical forest. The Resort is an oasis of natural beauty and only a couple of minutes walking to beautiful Naiharn beach!

Location Soi Naya PRICE 33.3 MB. Cotact: oliver@thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-877-2320

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

DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM 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.

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

Modern Villa in Marina: A spacious family home in Boat Lagoon.

Modern contemporary style with 4+1 beds, 4 bathrooms. Large dining area, private swimming pool and fully furnished. 29.5 MB. Size 616 Sq.M. Call 076 238 948.

Land & House Park, Chalong: Villa for sale, 4 Bedrooms,

EXCLUSIVE UNIQUE RESORT W LAND

AO POR SEAVIEW LAND:

6.8 MB.THB/rent from 60.000THB. At Twinsands ABSOLUTE 5 Star Hotel and Spa! Just outside Patong, Sea view. Pool view. Excellent restaurant. Modern style. Parking space. Good rental return 10 pct.

Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

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

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

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

For serious interest email: maurice.phuket@gmail.com, Tel: 081 788 8280

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

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

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

Price total 38 million Baht (9.50.000.euro) include chanote and Thai company.

New House For Sale Kathu

Special Sale Luxury Apartment

East Coast Sea View Land

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.

Townhouse for sale, Chalong House for sale. B5 MLN. Residential complex Ananda Garden Hill, Chalong.

Closet to HomePro. 150 sq.m., 2-storey, 2 beds, living room, kitchen, 2 balconies, 2 baths, office, carport.

Fully furnished. Price : B 5,000,000, mvs97@yandex.ru, 091 805 3725

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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.

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

Land for sale: 2 rai of land in the South of Phuket. Unique location on the hills between Naiharn and Rawai, 5 mins from the beach.

Panoramic view on Chalong bay and Naiharn. Easy access via private road, reputable neighborhood (German village), tropical forest.

Ready project for a 3 storey villa.

3200 sq. m. Call Svetlana 086 743 4657 or Alexander +7 926 914 5555, oxum@mail.ru; samat2011@yandex.ru, Price : 18.5 million for 1 rai .

Kamala Pool Villa:

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

House for sale in Kathu Urgent!!!

House for sale, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 living area , Large laundry, Large Balcony, Western kitchen, Fully Furnished 5 LCD T Vs, Pool Table. At Kathu.

Tel: 086-0826078. Email:astroboy1959 @hotmail.com

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

3 Bed Pool Villa Pa Khlok: 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.

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.

Beachfront Condo in Cape Panwa: Two floors 282 sq. m of

WALK TO BEACH LUXURY VILLA. California style Luxury living 300 meters from Bang Tao Beach – In small luxury villa compound built to European standards by Swedish developer.

Gated 24 hr security. Management & maintenance on site; Maid, Concierge Services. 3 spacious King bedrooms with en-suites and rainfall showers.

Fully equipped kitchen and laundry.

260 sqm open plan living area; 50 sqm private pool, Jacuzzi. Sold fully furnished and decorated directly by owner. Secure legal ownership: Freehold via BVI company; land lease via off-shore structure. 21.9MB Contact: PEDER BERGGREN, Email: peder.berggren@hotmail.com, Tel: 0923578710, Fax: 076202641

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.

Nai Harn Baan Bua: When only the best will do!!!!4 bed/pool villa in Phukets best kept gated community.410 sq.mtr villa.812 sq.mtr land.Overlooking lagoon.Beautiful.Ph: 0812704291. or thailandmls@gmail.com.

Price 22.5 MB.

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.

LUXURY 3 BR IN The Residence

3-storey villa for sale

New 3-storey villa in Phuket for sale.

Glass elevator, pool, ocean view.

700 sqm. Close to Villa Market mall.

Freehold possible. Priced at 13 MB. Contact: Mattias, Call : 090 067 3444 Email: info@progressivephuket.com

3 bedroom 4 bathroom, Land area 580 m2., Spacious living quarter’s feature open plan living & dining areas, a fully equipped, open-concept gourmet kitchen. The Villa comes fully furnished, Contemporary and expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces are offered, private pool.

Services as Restaurant, Gym, Spa, Maintenance ,Security and Maid.

Massivly Reduced price 18.9 MB! Contact:oliver@thurmanngroup. com Call: 087-877-2320

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

Villa with Pool for Sale: Freehold 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.

Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home

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.

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. Kamala Boutique Resort:

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

Remote controlled gated security and car parking. 076 279 280.

House for sale with Pool House on The Corner f o r S a l e: Q u i e t l o c a t i o n

and only 50 0m from the main road. Thepkrasattri, Heroines Monument. 70sqw x 28 0sqm, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big living room with open-plan kitchen (9 x 9 m),1 s e p a r a t e d k i t c h e n , carpark for 3 cars and a small storehouse, 2 aircons, cable TV, 1 phone line TT&T. Price: 2.7 MB. including furnitures. Must See! jochenschmitz16@gmail.com, 081 607 8000.

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

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.

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.

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.

Unique land for sale (Airport)

15 rai, wide 65 meters, Chanote title.

1.2 km from the Phuket International airpor t and 1.8 km from Nai Yang beach. Only 12 million baht per rai.

Contact directly to owner please call: 0935789333

House for Sale - Chalong: 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.

Cheapest Seaview land for Sale: Panorama view of sea view

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.

Beautiful Villa For Sale

4 Bedroom/4Bathroom detached villa on 164Sq.Wah with swimming pool.

Superb location between ChalongPhuket Town. Now 8 Million Baht. Call for appointment to view. 089 868 5143

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.

2 Rai, Cherngtalay:

Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with

LAND TO SALE

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

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.

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.

Price Reduced, 4beds Villa:

RAWAI PRIME LAND PLOTS: Adjacent to Mangosteen Resort, quiet residential area. 3 different sizes: 1-1-86.5 rai - 11.80 MB 2-0-87.5 rai 16.64 MB 3-0-35.5 rai - 22.50 MB Best land and best price in the area. Quick sale, price negotiable.081 536 5846. hajo_von_keller@hotmail.com

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.

Beach Land on Koh Yao Yai: 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.

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.

Patong Tower for Sale:

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

FOR SALE Penthouse in Rawai: 360 panoramic breathtak-

Sea-View Chalong-Residence: Dream pool villa with

D E TA C H E D O R S E M I 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. B3.5M. kimera5@yahoo.com 082 738 3007.

House and Business for sale: 3 storey, 5 bedrooms, good

location, off road parking, busy road.

Contact Thai 084 630 6920, English 082 534 7410, jeedyvcd@hotmail.com, davidweath@yahoo.com.

Khao Sok, 25+ rai, B400,000 per rai: 25 rai, 3 ngan in Khao Sok, Klong Sok district. B400,000 per rai. Close to Khao Sok National Park entrance. PNSS3 title, to be upgraded to Chanote soon. Phone 081 693 2759.

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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 European-designed 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.

ing views of Chalong Bay, mountain views and Big Buddha. Two bedrooms, 310 sq.m of spacious living area and balconies. Contact Izzy 0862788300 or Danai 090 170 0429.

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

New House for Sales:

PAT O N G c o n d o s f o r sale: Beautiful, modern Condos/

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

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.

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

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.

Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale: 11.9 MB 2 min

Villa and farmland for sale:

A big beautiful house with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, fully furnished. Located in stunning panoramic hilltop scenery in Takuapa, Phang Nga, covering an area of 127 rai. Surrounded by fertile farmland with fruit trees. Price 96MB. Contact K. Peerawat: 08 4 308 8484. Email: peerawat002@hot mail.co.th

Seaview 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.

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming

3 BR LUX POOL VILLA IN NAIHARN

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

New house for sale:

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.

walk to beach, big balcony & sunset view, 180 Sqm, 2 Ensuite Bed rooms, big living space. 089 617 2312, PhuketAREA.com - Search C146.

Luxury 3 Bed Villa For Sale: Luxury Condo Rent / Sale:

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.

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.

GRAND VIEW CHALONG BAY: VILL A & L A N D: 3 bed

room, 4 bath room, 2 livingroom, 1 dinningroom, 1 kitchen (american style), 1 garage (2 cars), 1 swimming pool (10x4), 1 bed room for a maid, 1 bath room for a maid, Internet, Security 24/24, Sea view and jungle view, Total sqm 556.92, Total land sqm 581, a.p e ll e gr in o2810 @ gm ai l.c o m, 084 241 3387. Price 4.24MB.

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ale s t en g r U RAWAI VILLA: BARGAIN PRICE

FREEHOLD - LAGOON VIEW!!!

F. MODERNIZED 1 BEDR. CONDO, ALLAMANDA 1 FOR SALE BY OWNER. EUROPEAN KITCHEN, GRANITE/MARBLE BATH, DOUBLE SINKS, FURNISHED, INCL.2 GOLF MEMBERSHIPS. INFO & PRICE : E-MAIL : ORNILS@SBG.AT

Spacious property in 1,000sqm garden. Private 9x4m pool. Three large beds, all a/c and en suite. Big Western kitchen. Plus guest house. Furnished.

Private access. Price cut for quick sale.

MB12.9. Call 087 273 0141, alangath@ gmail.com

Modern Family House for sale: Beautiful 3 bedrooms villa in Rawai. 160sqm indoor. 400sqm outdoor. Shared swimming pool. Modern villa renovated in 2011-2012. Fully furnished. For more info: phuketvilla jasmine@gmail.com

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

3 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, private swimming pool (12 metre). House area of 600 sq.m., land 1.5 rai (2400 sq metre). Located on the shore of the ocean on the Koh Kho Khao, Phang-nga. larion2555@ gmail.com. 084 226 4574.

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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.

Highfield Mission Hills Phuket: 10-terraced hilltop Building Plots. Fantastic sea & mountain view. New road - water - electricity.

Only 10 minutes to Airport & Tesco Lotus. 2.5m-4.5 Baht. 087 978 5803-4 / stanjsmith25@yahoo.com

Sea View Land for Sale: Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai.

Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com.

! 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

RPM Owner Direct Unique luxury condo 2 bed, 2 bath, 155sqm. Foreign FREE HOLD. Recent architect remodel. New Jacuzzi. Views to lake, mountain, marina, pool etc.

Completely furnished to very high standard. Motivated owner leaving.

Reduced by 600,000B. ONLY 16.9MB.

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

See RoyalPhuketMarinaCondos.com for complete details.

PANORAMIC SEA VIEW LAND: Spectacular view of Phang

Nga Bay, James Bond and Phi Phi Islands. Road access, underground utilities. 4.5 km from Heroine Monument. 1.99 Rai at 5.9MB per rai.

Chanote title. 089 473 8338, PhuketOne@gmail.com.

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.

Beautiful Naiharn Pool Villa:

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

SeaView near Airport: 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.

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.

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.

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 17.5MB. Contact 089 727 5407, villa-sale-phuket.com.

Free Hold Condo For Sale:

43 Sq. Free hold. 1 balcony (Great view). 1 bed room. 1 living room.

2 air conditioners. Full furniture.

Internet.Swimming pool. Gym. Automated door lock and key card.

Call 080 040 9077.

Sea View Land for Sale:

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

Apartment on Golf Course: 3 Bedroom Pool Villa, Rawai:

Donsak Beachfront Land 3 Rai: 67 metres absolute beach

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

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.

Royal Kamala Condo-Sale & Rent: In Kamala. Freehold 1, 2, 3 Bedroom apartment with kitchen, living room, balcony, swimming pool, fitness, security guard, parking. Ready to move. 085-368-3009, salesdirector@ royalkamala.com

Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apartment in Phuket Country Club. Golf view. 1 bed but easily converted to 2. Store, large Western kitchen and all furniture included. Ideal (holiday) home.

Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keith marshall747@gmail.com.

NEW House For Sale

Serenity near the Beach, Chumpon: 210 sq.M contempo-

Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket

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:

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.

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.

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.

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:

Reduced for Quick Sale:

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

Email: davidgem98@hotmail.com

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.

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.

For sale:

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).

2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with Off street parking in small QUIET Boutique Estate behind Red Mountain Golf Course.

Full Chanote Title Contact Gim English/Thai Ph 081-6065772 for an Inspection !!

rary 2 story house, pool. 400 M. to ThungWualen. Situated in a green belt of jungle,palm plantations, 10 mins walk to the beach No traf fic jams. Chanote title. Total 2648 sq.M., Contact: chitsamon@hotmail.com, Tel: 083- 391 4405. Price: 10.9MB.

Land for Sale Cherngtalay:

Ocean Front Villa for Sale:

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

Condo At The Heights, Kata: Immaculate 2-bed foreignBeaut iful L and L aguna Cher ngt alay: Chanote t it le,

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.

Beautiful Karon Villa: Stunning,

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

yellow zoned, save area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided i n 6 p l o t s e a c h c a . 1, 0 0 0 s q m . ready to build. Only 7.5 MB per rai.

K hun Chanc hira, 0 81 3 67 76 8 3. chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

Pool villa for sale or rent:

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.

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.

safe, secure estate villa , close to beach, crystal clear salt water pool 3 large bedrooms, modern open living, fully furnished, freehold, everything done – enjoy the lifestyle. Phone 081 719 4688 Email : elbej@hotmail.com

Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai Beach

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

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.

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.

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

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

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113/101 Anuphas Golf Ville Soi 10. 3 bedrooms 2 Bathrooms. 20 meters RD.FR. 2 cars parking. 130 r sq.wah. large back yard. Ready for the pool, very quite.

8M THB just renovation, teek and marble throughout. Ready to move in. Call Captain John 081 894 7644, B8,000,000, Anuphas Golf Ville, jj_icu@hotmail.com

House For Sale:

Townhome Seaview Rawai 4.2M: 3 Story Home/Office featuring

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

Orchid Garden Resort For Sale: 18 Bungalows, 2Rai, 15MT

3-storey apartment on the beach: 3-storey apartment with a

penthouse and sala for sale. Only 100 m from Phuket’s top-rated Nai-Harn Beach. 220 sqm. Freehold possible.

Priced at 9 MB. Please call Alexander 080 521 0736.

Family resor t for sale:

Yacht View Freehold RPM Condo: Gorgeous Yacht Views

from Living, Dining, Master & Ferrari Sail Covered Patio. 2Bed 2Bath 194sqm 19.9MB Best views in Royal Phuket Marina Tel 0848519795 or 084 308 3113 A2554@icloud.com. youtu.be/7LqM7maWNgQ.

Beautiful Karon Villa:

Beautiful lakeview family resort in quiet area.4 apartments with each 2 bedrooms fully furnished, land include 1600sqm, company and license include, swimmingp ool, 2 garage, automatic gate and very private estate.More details please c o nt ac t 0 8 8 3 912 2 6 5 (En g li sh speaking). krisverstricht@hotmail. com.

Pool, Office, Restaurant, Bar, Laundry Room, Sauna, Exterior Shower ans bath, fish pond, 2story, 3bd, 2bath, remodeled main house. 3 meter walls, security ststem, cable, satellite and internet, parking and in a lush garden setting. Annual turnover 5.5 MB. The sales price is 25.5MB. Land valued at 23.3MB. Located on a street with homes priced up to 50MB. Reason for sale, owner retiring. Email : jbs@ hammerintl.com, Phone : 087 275 1700

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.

back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 meters. Chanote.

Contact 087 897 0501.

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.

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.

Interested or want a larger size?

CALL 084 305 6667, email: mari sar1978@hotmail.com

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

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 8 0 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.

Very Spacious European From Owner: Villa in peaceA 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.

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

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.

LUXURY 5 BED HOUSE IN LAGUNA Wonderful 5 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna.

Sale: Reduced to: 28.7 MB Rent: 180,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www.hoteldealsphuket.com/realestatephuket

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

Asking price is THB 6M, negotiable.

Contact 087-2664583 (English/French) or 082-4406884 (Thai).

Rawai Great Buying: Lovely

house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs.Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition.Distant sea views.4,995,000 Baht. Warren Crowe 081 270 4291 or thailandmls@gmail.com.

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

Phuket Country Club Condos: 3 Only Luxury Contemporary

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Stunning view, 3420 Sqm. Chanote-Title, access Road, electricity, close to all services. Visit www. phuketsaleland.com or contact batfro64@gmail.com

2 Pool Villas next to PIA:

2,200 Land, Nai Harn -12,9 min: Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the

Modern Villa in Marina:

45 Sq.m Freehold. 2 balconies (great view). 1 bedroom. 1 livingroom. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet.

Cable TV. Laundry. Fresh market.

Swimming pool. Gym. Restaurant.

Call 080 040 9077.

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

SEA VIEW LAND CHALONG

Luxurious,Furnished. Foreign free hold.120 sqm 2 beds 2 baths. Rent 2000 baht per night. Long term 45k / month. Sale only 6.5 MB. Call: 090 408 3800, Email: adrian_troy@yahoo.com

Inexpensive land plots on East coast of Phuket for sale, 0.3 - 5 rai, some with a sea view (Bang Pae, Pa Klok, Yamu Hills). Direct sale by owner. 095 068 1672, 080 271 6484.

Freehold Condo For Sale:

Totally renovated: new kitchen, wood floors, semi furnished, sound system. Price includes Laguna Golf Membership and Privilege Card.

THB 7.4M. Owner 084 247 1632, phuket3203@gmail.com

Great Investment Opportunity: Completed show house

World Class Sea Views:

Seaview Thai house for sale

INEXPENSIVE LAND PLOTS:

Laguna Luxury 1 Bed Golf

Seaview Condo For Sale/ R e n t: R a w a i S e av i e w c o n d o,

Superb Ocean View Lux Penthouse: B148,000 per sqm,

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.

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.

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

REAL ESTATE SERVICES INEXPENSIVE LAND PLOTS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY Inexpensive land plots on East coast of Phuket for sale, 0.3 - 5 rai, some with a sea view (Bang Pae, Pak Lok, Yamu Hills). Direct sale by owner. Comercial property: two-storey building: 50 rooms, 13 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 4 rai land plot, 7 min from airport. Nicely renovated. Can be a hospital/school/ commercial/residential property.

35 mln baht. Contact: Lana, Email: lana.phuket@gmail.com, Tel: 080 27 16 484

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Yacht Broker Required Multihull Soluitons is growing fast and so are looking to hire someone with yacht sale experience. You would be based in Phuket, Thailand although some travel is expected. A very attractive commission structure is on offer for the right person along with a monthly retainer. You must be able to work unsupervised and enjoy being part of an Asia Pacific team with big aspirations and have a proven track record in sales. Please send resume to andrew@multihullsolutions.asia

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

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’.

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

RECEPTIONIST & FLOOR SUPERVISOR Sanctuary is a cool,funky & unique beach resort on Koh Pha Ngan island.

Great jobs for experienced receptionist & restaurant floor supervisor & cocktail bar person ( Thai National only) Contct Email: relax@thesanctuarythailand. com, Tel: 082 171 3614

The Phuket News is looking for a Thai reporter to join the news desk. This is an exciting position that offers great career prospects for the right candidate

The successful candidate must: ● Be a Thai national ● Have a hunger for the news

Find Loving Homes for Dogs and Cats in Need!

Soi Dog Foundation, the fastest growing animal welfare organization in Southeast Asia, seeks a Thai-Language Adoptions Coordinator to place homeless dogs and cats into loving homes in Thailand and worldwide, working closely with other members of the adoptions team. Responsibilities include posting about adoptable dogs and cats on Facebook and replying to comments, following up on adoptions that have been confirmed locally and overseas, adopting animals to Thai-speaking people, and coordinating adoptions of dogs rescued from the dog meat trade. The position requires excellent written and spoken Thai and English, excellent administrative skills, and a love for cats and dogs. Social media experience is a plus. A driving license is preferred but not essential as driving lessons will be provided if needed. This is a full time position at Soi Dog’s animal shelter in Mai Khao, Phuket, Thailand. Expected salary: starting in the general area of 30,000 THB, depending on ability. Salary will be reviewed annually based on cost of living and performance. To apply, please send a CV or resume and a cover letter that explains why you are qualified for the position to cristy@soidog. org. Learn more about Soi Dog Foundation at www.SoiDog.org and www. facebook.com/SoiDogPageInEnglish.

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● Be a proficient photographer ● Have a willingness to learn Business Development Executive

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

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 and services including ‘The Phuket Colouring book’ & ‘Phuket Ticket Master’.

RADIO PRESENTER

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

● Have good English writing skills ● Be willing to work to deadlines ● Be a strong communicator For more information, call K. Mod on 076 612 550 ext. 101, or email hr@classactmedia.co.th To apply online, visit thephuketnews.com/job.php

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

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’.

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Class Act Media need an energetic, multi-skilled radio presenter to host programs and assist with other duties at our Live 89.5 station.

You will be working with a small, dynamic team. Knowing how to get the best out of radio play-out systems, audio-editing and production software would be an enormous advantage. We focus on delivering information and entertainment with a local focus, and provide plenty of opportunity to express your personality. There are also opportunities to work with our TV station, Phuket News TV.

● Assisting the editorial team to translate articles from Thai to English ● Other miscellaneous admin tasks required to support the publication of our newspapers

Previous experience in a similar role required. Both Thai and foreign applicants welcome.

We offer: ● Working 5 days a week/Monday-Friday (08.30 – 18.00 hrs.) ● Friendly work environment ● Social security (100%) paid by the company

Must have: ● Good command of written English, however basic English-speaking skills are sufficient ● Good admin skills ● Experience in a similar role would be an advantage, but not essential ● Recent graduates welcome to apply

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● Working 5 days a week/Monday-Friday (08.30 – 18.00 hrs.) ● Friendly work environment ● Social security (100%) paid by the company

Interested candidates are invited to send application with full resume in English indicating qualifications, experience, and expected salary with recent photo to send your resume to: http://www.thephuketnews.com/job.php

Interested candidates are invited to send application with full resume in English indicating qualifications, experience, and expected salary with recent photo to send your resume to: http://www.thephuketnews.com/job.php

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Quality Pre-Owned Multihulls Boat: Swedish imported Buster XL maid by aluminum 2 scow, Suzuki 4 stroke 150 HP outboard Engine used only 200hrs, Brenderup-trailer + wakeboard + all needed accessories.

Car: Mitsubishi Triton 4 wheel, only 6 years old.

TechWorX Marine.

Service and install of Smart phone or pad controlled Marine AV and IT, Media servers systems. External antenna 3G/4G internet systems. Reliable onboard Wi-Fi. Phuket and Bangkok.

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Boat and Car sells as a package or separate Reduce price now only 1.2MB! For more information please contact: 087-8772320 or E-mail:oliver@thurmanngroup.com

Yacht sale 36-ft Searay 13 Metre Wooden Hull Cruiser: Cap. 17 PAX. Wooden hull, 3.5 metres W, draws 1.5 meters, diesel engine generates 123 KW. Perfect for fishing or day tours.

Fitted w Fish Finder and GPS. Was B1,500,000 now only B500,000.

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

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.

Leopard 40 (2007)

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$300,000 USD

This Leopard 40 is in excellent condition having enjoyed one careful owner since new. The owners have explored the region and maintained her beautifully with a full time captain looking after all service issues and ensuring that she is ready to sail at a moment’s notice. Lying: Phuket, Thailand.

NEW ZODIAC 420 YACHTLINE

40FT Steel Cutter Sloop: Ready to cruise.Centrecockpit.

Safe, strong German design.New Sails, 44HP Yanmar Engine, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard. AUD$90K. 085 3780 498, yacht.an taia@gmail. com.

Luxury Yacht for Sale For sale 20 02 B er t ram 510 Fly bridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000. Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

SPECIAL OFFER FROM MA X MARINE ASIA – A great sporty RIB, designed as a tender/people carrier for a larger vessel of approximately 70 feet. A smooth, fast ride guaranteed from the world’s most famous inflatable boat brand.

-Hypalon tubes -Honda 50hp EFI 4 Stroke outboard -Boat cover FOR SALE AT 750,000 THB Contact Craig Murphy on 081-970-0583 Or, Paul Stamp on 08-40 60 70 20 www.maxmarine.asia.

Belize 43 (2003)

by Fountaine Pajot Asking 235,000 EURO A much sought after owner’s version in fantastic condition.

This vessel has enjoyed the same owners for 10 years.

Lying: Phuket, Thailand.

Sanya 57 (2012)

by Fountaine Pajot Asking 1,104,795 EURO Company demonstrator, now priced to sell. With five cabins, and five ensuites, this vessel is perfect for private or charter use.

Lying: Gold Coast, Australia.

Lagoon 500 (2007)

Asking 556,000 EURO This ever popular vessel is in excellent condition and very seriously for sale. She features a five cabin (including crew) layout and an Alpi interior.

Lying: Langkawi, Malaysia.

For further information, a test sail or advice, please contact Andrew de Bruin at Boat Lagoon Marina, Phuket: P +66 (0) 76 238 117 M +66 (0)8 1894 1530 E info@multihullsolutions.asia www.multihullsolutions.asia

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SPEEDBOAT FOR SALE: 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.

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45ft. 4 cabins. Volvo D- 4 IPS 300.

Genset. Aircon. “Bose” surround. Raymarine. Low hours. Fully loaded. Fast and economical. As new. Bargain. Only 339,000 euros. Email: eddyelan@yahoo.com 089 971 0278, Eddie.

Steppa Fiberglass 36 feet ,Centre Console two 200 hp Yamaha outboard engines . Ideal for diving and tours.

B950,000 info@h2osportzphuket.com Call 081 8942124, B950,000, Klaus, klaus@h2osportzphuket.com

Го в о р и м п о - р у с с к и : А л ё н а В и х а р е в а alyona@princessyachtsthailand.com call: +66 898 74 9944 Sales: Alister Brunskill alister@princessyachtssea.com mobile: +66 8 0886 4945

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LIV Aboard For Sale Compressors and tanks also available.

Please contact Joe : 087 891 8912 joe@similan-diving-safaris.com.

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

N E W S E A L I N ES AVA I LABLE: Orders are now open for the new range of Sealine Sports and Flybridge, both 380 and 450. For details of this exciting new range Contact: inq@ sea-yss.com - www.sea-yss.com - 081 370 1995.

2 2 m . I n d o n e s i a n Pi n i s i Ketch: Licensed and registered in

Bertram 505 Conver for sale Launched in 1989 this long range sport fishing vessel is powered by 2 Hino Marine 360hp V8 Turbo . The interior is fully air-conditioned and features a saloon, three cabins and a galley.

Price : 7,000,000 THB , Stefano, info@ thebigblues.com, 087 834 5293 .

Charter: Rico Stapel rico@princessyachtsthailand.com call: +66 8 6690 0444

SEATBOAT 369 sale. Year 2009, engines 2x225 hp, capacity 22 passengers, great condition, ready to run, 2 stern exits, bathroom, shower, set of new options (coach, tent anto-staining), all documents.

Priced at 1.9 MB, negotiable. Call Andrey 085 368 5908.

A steal for a quick sale: 2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, 2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, Neon light, Twin 570HP with reliable shaf t drive, under 300 hours, Brand New Condition.

Euro 335,000. Tel: 089 971 0278, eddyelan@yahoo.com.

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.

Crownline 320 LS 50 kts B o w r i d: Ve r y f a s t - n i c e s p o r t boat,2x350 MPI engines, year 2009, like new, lifetime hull warantty, only 100 working engine hours, Thai flag, tax payed. Only 3M THB, Airberth 0,5 M THB seperately. yacht@elas.si.

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PERSONAL SERVICES GENNEWA GOLD MEMBERS Attention Gennewa Gold members. Please contact urgently. randyalltime@gmail.com

Company for sale - Owner retiring

Breitling Crosswind 18K Gold

Well known 12 year established company specializing in sales and rental of containers, site/sales offices, Porta Loos as well as Self Storage.

Customer base includes Tesco Lotus, Laguna, Marriot, Boat Lagoon and many more. Enormous potential for expansion and export. A conservative value of company assets exceed 11MB which is included in the sale price of 14MB. Call Gordon 081 892 4804, www.safewayasia.com.

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

CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS

LOST AND FOUND PET

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

Toyota Fortuner Sportivo Disco-Night Club for Rent Brand new Disco-night club in Patong for rent in the center of Bangla.

Fully equipped disco 700sqm/500seats ready to start now.Best quality of interiors. Contact(English): info@phuketbesthomes.com Tel.081-892 8526

1 ow ner f ro m new in D ec 2010, 76,000km, Full Toyota Service History, Excellent condition, no accidents, All new tyres and brake pads 3 weeks ago. Lot of extras, Selling as moving overseas, THB 895,000. OVNO, 0894701228.

FURNITURE Zoomer-X for sale

Year 2013. Good condition, one owner, well maintained, Pr ic e 45,000 baht. Pls call Yui 088 765 5882

Found in Soi Naya, Nai Harn Please help find the home of this little dog found in Soi Naya, Nai Harn on Sat, Jun 28, in the rain. I really want to find his owners. Someone MUST be grieving for him. 0818452160.

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The English Lab Online Courses Have fun learning English over the Internet--with a qualified teacher!

Courses are 10 weeks long, for 4 hours each week. Courses include Independent Studies with interactive exercises and games, and Live Webinars for up to 5 students and the teacher. Only 699 baht/ week! You can pay by the week!

Children’s classes Start June 2; Adult classes Start June 16. In person registration on May 24 and 31, June 7 and 14, at 73/62 Chale Khiri, Kathu. Our Grand Opening is on May 31, from 9am to 5pm. For more information, in Thai or in English, contact Maria at 098 069 2901,Only 699 baht/week.

SPORTING GOODS, EXERCISE

10MB Mortgage Wanted Will pay 6% interest per annum, paid quarterly in advance. Security property to the value of 20MB. Email expressions of interest to gordon_asia@hotmail.com

Mercedes GL 320

Business for sale

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

Four Poster bed

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

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

HOME APPLIANCES GAS B.B.Q clearance sale

Juicer

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

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

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

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

HONDA CITY '03 1.5AT, 118XXXkm Very reliably & 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. Igor, Chalong, B280,000, 083 102 0070.

Reduced

2008 Azimut 47 - EUR 499,000

Restaurant/ Bakery for Sale Thai/ Western restaurant (seats 60+) with fully-equipped kitchen and bakery (air-con, coffee machine etc), TV, car parking and 3 double bedrooms (2 ensuite). Great opportunity in growth area of Cherngtalay (near Laguna). Only 3.5MB, Contact: neilmcgregor1@sky. com, Call: +66 80 719 7390.

CAR FOR RENT

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

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

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Nissan Teana Finance available. 11 months old. 2.5l.

Full Options. Contact: Bernard, Call: 086 945 2626.

Pershing s.p.a 50 - EUR 499,000

2014 MCY 76 – Price on Application

2012 Fusion 40 - EUR 345,000

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We need volunteers to help socialise and walk our dogs - as this is fundamental in preparing our lovely dogs for adoption in Phuket and around the world. Whether you can spare one day a week or can come every day, we would love to have you help our dogs. Volunteering at Soi Dog is an amazing experience and may well change your life. For more details, please email Diana at volunteering@soidog-foundation.org

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United stroll to 6-2 win over Bangkok FC FUTSAL PHUKET UNITED REMAIN in second place following their 6-5 win over Bangkok FC last Saturday (July 5) at Saphan Hin Gymnasium in Phuket Town.

Leading the charge was United’s Thanakorn “Max” Piyaprichayut who found the back the net three times.

The team, however, fell into a 2-0 hole early in the match as fans jeered at the Bangkok FC bench. Officials suspended play for several minutes due to unruly fans but, after play resumed, Phuket’s Brazilian stalwart, “Action” Jackson Santos, scored off a pass by Thanakorn.

After both teams returned from halftime break, United put up two quick scores to

give themselves a lead they never relinquished.

The win keep Phuket United in second in the Futsal Thailand Premier League with 50 points, just one point above Siam Navy.

The Phuket News went to print before Phuket United’s match against Chiang Mai on Wednesday (July 9). For the latest on Phuket United, visit thephuketnews.com. Class Act Media is a proud sponsor.

Runner-up Thongchai hits career-high rank GOLF THONGCHAI JAIDEE HAS moved up to a career-best 34th in the world rankings after finishing tied for second at the French Open last Sunday (July 6).

The Thai was left to rue a nervy start where he dropped five shots in his first four holes before settling for joint second alongside American Kevin Stadler, one shot behind winner Graeme McDowell.

The Northern Irishman became the first player since 2005 to win back-to-back French Open titles following a drama-filled final round at Le Golf National.

Thongchai, 44, was on track to win his seventh European Tour title as he started his final round four shots back of overnight leader Stadler.

However the uncharacteristic start by the Thai pegged him back severely before he steadied the ship to close his campaign with a one-overpar 72.

“I couldn’t hole anything especially on the front nine as @thephuketnews

the weather was really bad,” he said.

“The most important thing this week is I’ve made a good jump on the world rankings, which is important,” said Thongchai, who moved five places up to 34th.

Thongchai, who won the Nordea Masters in Sweden for his sixth European Tour title last month, earned €260,565 (B11.4 million).

Compatriot Kiradech Aphibarnat, the other Thai at the French Open who finished tied for 43rd, dropped to 101th from 96th in the world rankings.

Thongchai and Kiradech will take part in the British Open next week. Bangkok Post/Agencies

Siamurai Sato’s last second heroics give Phuket FC the win FOOTBALL J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

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apanese defender Yusuke Sato single-handedly gave Phuket FC a 1-0 victory over Ang Thong last Saturday (July 6) with his 90th minute score at Surakul Stadium in Phuket Town.

For most of the match, both

teams were stuck in the midfield unable to create scoring opportunities.

Still, the match was not without controversy as Phuket striker Ney Fabiano scored a brilliant header in the second half to break the deadlock.

The goal was annulled by the official, who said Fabiano was offsides. It wasn’t until Sato, who was lined up in front of Ang Thong’s goal in a despera-

tion play, scored with a header after Wasan Natasan lobbed the ball in the air for the Japan international.

The game-winning goal was the first score for Sato in the 2014 Yamaha League-1 season and helped avenge their loss at Ang Thong earlier in the year. On March 8, Ang Thong defeated Phuket after Ronins’ goalkeeper Adisak Doungsri fumbled the ball and allowed

the Rice Warriors to score in the middle of the second half.

The win gives Phuket three much-needed points, lifting the team up to two spots for 8th place on the Yamaha League-1 table with 28 points.

This Saturday (July 12), Phuket FC travels to Bangkok for their away match against TTM Customs FC (6th place, 29 points) at Lad Krabang 54 Stadium, 4pm kick off.

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ICC, Bondi Bar Bashers take first scalps in Outrigger T20 League CRICKET Dave Thomas editor2@classactmedia.co.th

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wo matches kicked-off the 2014 season of the Outrigger 20/20 Cricket League last Sunday (July 6) as Island Cricket Club (ICC) and Bondi Bar Bashers (BBB) both took home their first victories at the Alan Cooke Ground in Thalang.

In the morning match ICC took on Village Cricket Team led by captain Martin Platts. ICC bowler Arun Virdikar struck several players out.

The Village looked like they were in real trouble from the outset, until Mark Whetton (42) who had been at the crease for a while, was joined

by Martin Platts (18) leaving the Village on 45 runs after 10 over’s.

After both players were caught

Thalang’s Paddy Ledeboer takes a catch. Photo: Michael Way

Sureendar Kumar hit five boundries in adding 33 not out to the Island Cricket Club’s score. Photo: Michael Way

out, ICC required just under 5 runs an over to secure the win. With the score on 30, K Karn from the Thai youth team playing for the Village trapped A Chand (0). After a flurry of wickets, J Mohammad (6) was the next to go being run out by Platts with the score on 36 runs.

After the halftime break, S Kumar (33) and A Mushtaq (16) put on an excellent partnership of 51 runs to see ICC home in the 18th over.

In the afternoon match, the Bondi Bar Bashers (formerly Patong Cricket Club) looked to attack from the outset as opening batsmen Paddy

Morton and Seemant Raju took advantage of erratic bowling to find the boundary several times. When Morton (42 off 26) was bowled by Craig Murphy in the 8th over the score was 92 and Thalang heads were beginning to drop.

Crucial contributions from Dave

Thomas (31 off 29) and Anthony van Blerk (20 off 24) allowed Bondi to push their total to a respectable 166 all out.

Thalang needed a rapid start and that is exactly what openers Andrew Macmillan and Simon Wetherell were able to provide. A combination of loose bowling and expansive stroke play put them right back in the game. It was in the 8th over, with the score on 71, when Wetherell (24 0ff 20) was caught off the bowling of Mohnish Chandawaskar The crucial breakthrough came when Thai youngster Pao Suttiprapha produced an incredible piece of boundary fielding that had Macmillan (65 off 44) run out in the 15th over with the score on 130.

Thalang batted out their 20 overs but fell 12 runs short of their target which gave Bondi an opening day win.

Burma Banks, the next frontier CAST AWAY Jimmy Stewart info@fishinginphuket.com

HI ONCE AGAIN MY FISHerooing friends, What do fishermen do when the sea is too rough to get out? In my case, I looked at projections for next high

season and, as local fishing stocks are becoming more depleted, I thought about going further afield: the Burma Banks as an alternative to the Andaman Islands.

With the easing of Myanmar restrictions, some are looking into the logistics of fishing at the Burma Banks.

If anyone knows where to get all the official Myanmar paperwork for this venture,

help would be appreciated.

This series of underwater mountains, covering some 1,500 square km, is probably the only place in the Andaman Sea where commercial trawlers have not pillaged what was once abundant sea life.

This is because the mountains rise from around 350m to just 15m below the surface and effectively prohibits net “trawling”.

With big game fishing an expensive venture, the Burma Banks should reduce costs as less fuel is needed and clients will not have the expense of flying to India to meet our boats at the Andaman Islands.

With this scheme it is envisaged that next “high” season guests will be taxied to the Thai/Myanmar border to be “checked out” and then taken across to Kawthaung to clear Myanmar customs, and from there head straight out 100/200km to the “banks”.

Again, any information on the above would be most appreciated.

In club news...

The PGFC (Phuket Game Fishing Club) has temporarily restricted opening hours of the club house, The Gaff, due to illness as Laurence Walker is now back in the UK under medical supervision. Having talked to him a few days ago he is as optimistic as ever and

hopes to be back in Phuket in a couple of months. All the best mate, your pals are rooting for you.

The R.B.F.C. (Rawai Beach Fishing Club) announced that their annual “Classic” Fishing Competition will change its normal dates to March 18 -19 of next year. The committee decided to avoid Chinese New Year to accommodate friends from Singapore and

Hong Kong in addition to the prospects of better fishing at that time of year.

For our puddle plonking “executives” anything has to be better than their previous performance (tee hee). Better luck next year guys; need some tips?

Tight lines, Jimmy www.fishinginphuket.com thephuketnews

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IN BRIEF am an official Everton player and it feels really good,” Barry said

Arsenal close to signing Alexis Sanchez

Kids learning how to swim from Thai instructor and Tim. Photo: Tim Campbell

Don’t Give Up SURF SPOT Tim Campbell info@surf-sup.asia

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any people fantasize about being able to surf before they die. They get lost in a day dream as they picture themselves gliding effortlessly down the face of a wave all the way to shore.

I had a tourist approach

me one day wanting to rent a board and he informed me that he already knew how to surf.

When I asked him where he learned, he told me he had watched seven YouTube videos.

After five minutes of getting smashed and not venturing more than 10 metres from the beach, he came back huffing and puffing with a puzzled look on his face why he couldn’t do it.

It looks so easy on TV.

The technique of popping up to your feet is actually the easy part, but what comes next is the hard part: fitness and wave knowledge.

Best fitness for surfing is more surfing, but the flexibility of Yoga, core strength training, and swimming can all help improve your surfing fitness.

Wave knowledge comes only from being in the waves, not from watching a video, so don’t give up.

First, seek advice from

a professional and then, with your ‘don’t give up attitude’, get in the big blue and practice this wonderful art of riding the waves because once you master it, your dream of surfing will become a reality.

Tim’s Tip: There are many techniques to improve your surfing, just start with one and practice that until you master it.

Tim Campbell www.surf-sup.asia

Teerasil off to Spain for stint at Almeria FOOTBALL TAHILAND NATIONAL team striker Teerasil Dangda has left for Spain to join La Liga side UD Almeria for one season on loan from Thai Premier League club SCG Muang Thong United.

“It will be a crucial step of my career.

It will be good for me because I will face stronger opponents there,” he said before leaving for Spain on Monday night.

Teerasil t rained with Spanish champions Atletico Madrid last year and he said he would work harder this time.

“I will do my best to get a first-team place but first I will have to train hard.”

Teerasil will return to Thailand with Almeria when they train here from July 28-Aug 8.

During their stay, they will play warm-up matches with Muang Thong and Phuket FC. Muang Thong are two points clear of BEC Tero Sasana and three ahead of defending champions Buriram United in the TPL. Bangkok Post @thephuketnews

English Premier League club Arsenal are close to signing Chile winger Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona.

Manager Arsene Wenger said the club expected to finalise the transfer this week. Arsenal were also confident of completing a deal to sign Newcastle and France national defender Mathieu Debuchy later in the week, reports said.

Froome continues Tour de France despite crash Reigning champion Chris Froome will continue his Tour de France title defence despite crashing on the fourth stage, his Sky team manager Dave Brailsford said.

The 29-year-old Briton was knocked over early into the 163.5km stage from Le Touquet to Lille after two riders touched in the peloton and one swerved across his path. He suffered grazes to his elbow and leg down the left side, while he also injured his wrist.

Everton officially sign Gareth Barry English Premier League club Everton have signed midfielder Gareth Barry on a three-year contract, the club announced last Tuesday (July 8).

The 33-year old, who spent the last season at Goodison Park on loan from Manchester City, was out of contract at City and became the first close season signing by manager Roberto Martinez as he prepares for a Europa League campaign.

“When you are on loan, it is never the same as being a signed player. I was really settled last year - but now I

Gay comeback gathers momentum American sprinter Tyson Gay won the second 100m race of his comeback after a drugs ban when he clocked a modest 10.04sec at a meeting in the Paris suburb of Montreuil last Monday (July 7).

Gay, 31, was banned in June 2013 after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid in two out-ofcompetition tests.

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Global reaction to Germany’s recordbreaking victory E

veryone has something to say about Germany’s shocking 7-1 blowout of Brazil during the semifinals of the World Cup. From former footballers to our very

Brazilians cry and curse at World Cup humiliation BR A Z I LI A NS C R I E D, Cursed their president and covered their faces in shame after their beloved football team’s humiliating 7-1 thrashing by Germany in the World Cup semi-finals last Tuesday (July 8).

After the fifth goal, well before half-time, hundreds of people left their expensive seats at the stadium in the southeastern city of Belo Horizonte.

A section of the crowd chanted obscenities against the players and President Dilma Rousseff, who during the cup had mostly enjoyed a reprieve from protests over the record US$11 billion (B354 billion) spent to host the tournament.

The tears began well before the final whistle, with the third German goal in the first half causing children and adults to start bawling in the stadium and in public screenings across

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the nation.

Brazil had hoped to exorcise the ghost of its defeat to Uruguay in the 1950 World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro, a national trauma dubbed the “Maracanazo” because it was played in the Maracana Stadium.

This time, TV commentators were talking of the “Mineirazo,” after the Mineirao Stadium, with the sports website globoesporte.com calling the defeat the “Shame of Shames.”

The insults against Rousseff, who is seeking re-election in October, showed that tensions remain following demonstrations that rocked the country last year when Brazilians demanded better health care and education.

At a squatter camp outside Brasilia, people turned off their televisions in disgust before the end.

In tears, Maria Jose Costa Almeida, 35, asked: “Why spend so much on stadiums, bring the cup to Brazil, to win nothing?” AFP

own Phuket-based German fans, there was no shortage of banter.

Here, we take a look at just a few reactions from people all over the world as they try to wrap their heads around just what exactly happened during the “Mineirazo”.

Send your reactions to editor2@classactmedia.co.th.

“It will be difficult to recover.

Some players I don’t think will be back to wear the Brazilian shirt.

It is wrong now to criticise the players. On the field, Germany taught us how to play football.

We have to learn from that.”

Juninho Paulista Former Brazil midfielder

“Seven-one is not a normal result between two world footballing powers. But football can be like that. Sometimes things happen that you don’t expect, and that is why it is beautiful.”

Alejandro Sabella

“What was that? Hard to believe.”

Franz Beckenbauer

Tobias Lauinger, GM of Black Forest Distribution, Phuket

“In nigh-on half a century of watching football, that’s the most extraordinary, staggering, bewildering game I’ve ever witnessed.”

Gary Lineker

Former West Germany captain and coach

Former England striker (Twitter)

“It’s a humiliating, terrible defeat.

I’m holding back because we’re suffering with them. Their World Cup is spoilt.”

“Master class from Germany.

Clinical, organised, hard-working, unselfish and humble. Very proud of the team. One to go.”

Bixente Lizarazu

Argentina coach

Former France left-back (Twitter)

“I would worry that the Brazilian players might never recover from this. Some might not be able to come back from this.”

“A result that leaves us all surprised. Difficult, this moment, for the players and the people of Brazil. The important thing now (is) that peace reigns.”

Rio Ferdinand

Radamel Falcao

Former Manchester United and England defender

“What a miracle. 7-1 in the semi-final against one of the best teams in their own country.

We will talk to our grandchildren about this night.”

Colombia and Monaco striker (Twitter)

Dietmar Hamann

Former Germany midfielder (Twitter)

“I know a lot of people thought Germany, but did anyone think it would be like this? Another reason why this has been the best World Cup in history!”

Brad Friedel

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Phuketians bound for Youth Olympic Games SWIMMING J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

Tough test awaits Thai star at Birkdale GOLF SEVEN THAI PLAYERS led by world No.28 Pornanong Phatlum will compete in this week’s US$3 million (B96 million) Women’s British Open.

The third major of the year teed off this week at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England.

The other Thais are Thidapa Suwannapura, Onnarin Sattayabanphot, Nontaya Srisawang, Titiya Plucksataporn, Patcharajutar Kongkraphan and Ariya Jutanugarn.

The 24-year-old Pornanong has had a decent run lately and is 22nd on the LPGA Tour’s money list.

She hopes that her confidence and experience will

help her make the cut at the tournament for the first time, but admitted the course and weather conditions could shatter her hopes.

“The fairways are narrow and the wind will make it more difficult,’’ she said.

The Chaiyaphum native, who will be competing on the Royal Birkdale course for the first time, said the par-three holes with elevated greens were the most difficult.

Pornanong failed to reach the weekend rounds in her previous three attempts at the Women’s British Open.

In her first two majors this year, Pornanong was tied for 39th at the Kraft Nabisco Championship and then shared seventh at last month’s US Women’s Open. Bangkok Post

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here must be something in the water in Phuket.

Two of island’s finest swimmers will represent their respective nations in the Youth Olympic Games, the most prestigious athletics competition in the world for youth athletes.

The competition takes place in Nanjing, China from August 16 – 28 and will feature less than 400 athletes from around the world with several events on tap, from track and boxing to rowing and tennis.

But for Phuket-based swimmers Roxanne Yu, of British International School Phuket, and Tanakrit ‘Nok’ Kittiya, of Thanyapura Sports and Leisure Club, the real battle will take place in the water.

“I’m very proud for Nok’s achievement, this has been a goal of his since I started working with him,” said Thanyapura swimming coach Randy Simon. “Now we shift our focus to doing the best he can and represet Thailand well in the competition.”

The 17-year-old Bangkoknative, who started trainig full-time at Thanyapura’s Elite Junior Sport Academy earlier this year, will represent Thailand in three events: the 200m butterfly, 800m as well as 200m freestyle.

(top) BISP Swim coach Simon Jones with Roxanne Yu, both will represent the Philippines at the Youth Olympic Games. (bottom) Thai swimmer Tanakrit ‘Nok’ Kittiya at Thanyapura.

“I feel very proud of myself to represent Thailand. It’s an awesome feeling,” said Nok, who learned that he was selected by the national team during a phone call with his father.

The same feeling was shared by Roxanne Yu, who trains in the Koh Kaew-based BISP High Perfor mance Academy and will swim for the Philippines as their lone aquatic representative.

“It’s a bit scary. The country is also expecting a lot

from you but right now we’ll just see. I’m training hard and preparations are going through,” said the 17-year-old, who will compete in the 200m and 100m backstroke event.

Yu was part of the initial crop of youth swimmers when the High Performance Swim Academy began at BISP last August. Within a year, the HPSA has grown from five student-athletes to over 20 elite swimmers, many of which will join this coming year but only after they compete against Yu at next month’s games. Her teammate, Jethro Chua, also qualified for the YOG but was not selected.

“This is a testament on how well the school assisted in combining their academics and the sporting endavors and aspirations to ensure that this is a conducive envrionment for student athletes,” said HPSA head swim coach Simon Jones.

In addition to Yu’s selec-

tion, Jones was chosen to lead the Filipino national swim team – the first foreigner to be selected for the position.

With Jones in her corner, Yu will have a familiar face as she takes on 12 of the world’s elite youth swimmers in China.

“Having him there does help, he’s there to guide and motivate me. It will be fun with him around,” she said.

Both Nok and Yu are no strangers to success in the water.

In November, Yu set the Filipino senior record for 200M backstroke (16.44 seconds) and has won medals at the Southeast Asian Age Group Championships and Queensland State Championships, among other competitions.

Nok, meanwhile, secured an astounding six medals at the 42nd Thailand National Games – including two gold – earlier this year.

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CAN GERMANY BE STOPPED? G

ermany insist their only focus is now on winning Sunday’s (July 13) World Cup final, with the euphoria of their historic 7-1 semi-final drubbing of Brazil quickly forgotten.

The much-anticipated final will see the Germans test their might at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana Stadium, which was

their immediate concern in the wake of their stunning semifinal win in Belo Horizonte.

The Selecao were put to the sword by the Germans in the emotionally-charged semi as they felt the loss of injured superstar Neymar and suspended captain Thiago Silva.

But the Germans quickly switched their attention to Sunday’s final as they bid to end their country’s 24-year wait for a fourth World Cup title.

“We haven’t reached our

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goal yet, we will put our foot to the floor once again and put our heart and souls into it to win this thing”, said Thomas Mueller, who scored Germany’s 2,000th international goal to kick-off the rout.

“We can’t run away with ourselves, just as it was said that we were finished after the (last 16 win over) Algeria, now we’ll be praised to the heavens.

“That’s really the wrong approach – we’re really just a very good team.”

Germany will now travel to Rio for their eighth World Cup final having avenged their 2-0 defeat to Brazil in the 2002 final in emphatic style.

Toni Kroos and Andre Schuerrle both netted twice, while veteran Miroslav Klose made history of his own by scoring his 16th World Cup goal to become the competition’s all-time sole top-scorer.

“We played an unbelievable game – respect, but another game is yet to come,” said man-of-the-match Kroos

Germany’s forward Andre Schuerrle celebrates after scoring his team’s sixth goal during the semi-final football match between Brazil and Germany at The Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte during the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Photo: AFP/Fabrice Cofferini

as Brazil suffered their worst international defeat.

“We have come here to be world champions and we’re not there yet.

“Whatever happens, there is a top opponent ahead of us and we both have a 50:50 chance.”

Centre-back Mats Hummels said the German dressing room in Belo Horizonte was eerily quiet after the final whistle and there is a determination to realise the dream of a fourth title.

“It was astoundingly quiet in the dressing room, but that was easy to explain as we knew we had the game won with an hour to play, not wishing to sound arrogant,” he said.

“So there wasn’t much emotion after the final whistle.

“This is really something special, especially when you think what each individual has done.

“Now we will try to give everything to make our big dream come true.” AFP

Klose claims World Cup goal record as Germany maul Brazil MIROSLAV KLOSE SAID he was not in the mood for his customary somersault celebration after claiming a record 16th World Cup goal in Germany’s historic 7-1 drubbing of Brazil last Tuesday (July 8).

Despite his 23rd-minute effort in a devastating five-goal first-half haul for the Germans,

Klose revealed why he decided against his usual somersault celebration.

“I had taken a knock to my left foot so I wasn’t really up for a somersault,” quipped Klose.

As Brazil learned to their cost in Belo Horizonte, it is best not to give Klose a second chance as the hosts suffered a humiliating record defeat.

The 36-year-old tapped home after seeing his first effort saved by Julio Cesar to pass Brazilian legend Ronaldo

and claim the scoring record outright.

“It’s hard to find the words after a game like that,” he said, “We had a great, great start and the harmony we have showed is just like we’ve had in training.

While the modest Klose preferred to reflect on an outstanding team display, Germany head coach Joachim Loew poured praise on the veteran.

“It is something really great for Miroslav because if you have scored the most goals in

the history of the World Cup it is something extraordinary,” said Leow.

Klose is yet to win a World Cup, but after semi-final heartache in 2006 and 2010 to defeat in the 2002 final, his time may have come when Germany meet play in Sunday’s (July 13) final in Rio de Janeiro.

Klose’s moment arrived midway through the first-half as he showed his predatory instincts to pounce after Cesar had done well to parry his first effort. AFP

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