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AIRPORT BUS: MORE HELP NEEDED

Resentful taxi and tuk-tuk drivers, a lack of passengers, poor signage, limited stops, and neglect by airport management are causing problems for the island’s three-month-old Phuket International Airport to Patong bus service, company owner Prakob Panyawai tells Tanyaluk Sakoot

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espite the lack of support, Mr Prakob says he will continue with the service.

“I will wait for the high season and see how that goes. I won’t give up.”

He has had trouble with resent-

ful taxi and tuk-tuk drivers who see the bus service as an incursion into their territory, at both the airport and in Patong.

“Sometimes I worry about the taxis and tuk-tuk drivers [at both ends

of the route]. The last time my staff put up posters about the service in Patong and at the airport, the posters were ripped down and destroyed.

“I have sent two requests to [the airport director Prateuang Sornkham],

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The island’s new airport bus service only made its first run from Phuket International Airport to Patong on July 19.

one asking for proper signage in the arrivals terminal and the other asking for space for a counter.

“But there has been no answer to either – all I am told is that my requests ‘are in process’.

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-Day for businesses operating along Surin Beach was supposed to be on August 9. That was meant to be the deadline for any structure on land to the west of the path along the beach to be knocked down.

What has actually happened is rather different.

Some – but by no means all – of the businesses have received a letter from the Cherng Talay Municipality requesting – but not ordering – them to remove structures.

In all, according to the Municipality, 32 such letters were sent out on September 4, with the request that demolition take place by September 18.

So far nothing has happened. The letter states that if there is no cooperation, legal action may be taken against businesses deemed to have encroached on public land next to the beach.

It is not known whether Catch Beach Club, the beach’s largest premises, and the business that sparked the upmarket beach entertainment revolution along Surin Beach, has received a letter – a spokesperson declined to comment.

However, a partner in another beach club told The Phuket News on condition of anonymity, “I received the letter. It said that I have only 15 days.

“I get a letter like this every year. I have no idea what the OrBorTor will do because of-

Gov Maitree Intusut gave the service his full backing by riding on the bus soon after it was launched.

Not clear: Is this an illegal structure on Surin Beach? Businesses there would argue that it is not. ficials have told us to stay quiet.

“Any action should take place at all the beaches, not just Surin Beach.”

In any case, he said, his business is legal. “My restaurant is on my own land. It is correct. [On the other side of the path] there are only tables and chairs for customers.”

But he added, “If [action by the Municipality] affects restaurants and other businesses, it will not be good for Phuket’s tourism image because there are not enough restaurants along Surin Beach to cater to all the tourists during the high season.”

Claire Cookson, partner in Salt restaurant, said, “We’ve

received no notification but then, apart from the steps down to the beach, we have no structure on the beach side.

I prefer it that way – the view is so beautiful.”

Other businesses The Phuket News tried to contact either declined to comment or could not be reached.

The situation along Surin Beach has a complex history.

The land on the east side of the pathway belongs to the Cherng Talay Municipality which, a couple of decades ago, granted long leases to local people to establish businesses.

When the lessees set up their businesses on the beach itself, the municipality told

them to stop, and erected basic buildings on the leased land to encourage them to get off the beach.

Those buildings are still there, most of them substantially modified. Catch Beach Club, for example, occupies five of the buildings.

Cherng Talay Municipality President Ma’ann Samran told The Phuket News on Friday (October 4) that none of the businesses had taken any action following delivery of the letter with its September 18 deadline.

“The next step will be to report them to the police for encroaching.” Asked when this would happen, he replied, “We need to consider the situation very carefully first.”

There will inevitably be debate over definitions. “Per-

manent” structures on public land are barred by law, but the definition of permanent is not clear. At one end of the spectrum, beach chairs and tables are clearly not permanent, while concrete walls on foundations set in the sand clearly are.

But the laying of timber flooring falls somewhere between, and appears to be open to interpretation. Also open to interpretation will be application of laws that prohibit businesses from making use of beaches and other public land for profit – a law that is, in Phuket, more honoured in the breach than the observance.

Last month Mr Ma’ann said that letters had not been sent to Surin Beach businesses alone, but also to some operating on Layan and Bang Tao beaches.

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“On October 19 it will be three months since we started our service. On that day I will remind them again.”

In Patong, he wants to expand the service, dropping off and picking up passengers at more than the current one location.

“I have already talked with Phrap Keesin [son of Patong’s currently suspended mayor, and a powerful force in the tuk-tuk and taxi industry] to tell him I want to increase the number of bus stops.

“If I can do that, the Airport Express service will be more noticeable in Patong.

He understood and agreed with me. I have just informed the Phuket Land Transport Department.”

As a result of the lack of signage and counter at the airport, he says that few people realise there is a bus service available to Patong, so the service receives very few passengers.

Mr Prakob has already reduced the service, canceling trips if there are few or no passengers on board.

“I believe that public transportation has to be promoted, but it feels as though we are working in isolation, with no one to support our service.” thephuketnews

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Govt corruption is OK, say 13pc in Phuket poll Naraporn Tuarob reporter1@classactmedia.co.th

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much smaller percentage of Phuket people believe that corruption is acceptable than in the country as a whole, the results of a new survey reveal.

The Phuket Anti Corruption Network, led by its president, Dr Surin Bamrungphol, on Monday (October 7) revealed the results of the survey in a document entitled Situation and Trends in Corruption in Phuket.

It revealed, among many other statistics, that 13 per cent of the 611 people who responded to the survey, conducted between May 8 and October 6, thought that corruption involving government officials is acceptable.

This contrasts with an ABAC poll in June this year which found that 65 per cent of respondents believed corruption was acceptable so long as they benefited from it.

Oddly, 17 per cent in the Phuket poll said that they had received contracts of work from government bodies, with 15 per cent saying they had paid a bribe to get the contract – more than the 13 per cent who found

Surin Bamrungphol: We want officials to realise that corruption damages our society. corruption acceptable.

10 per cent said they agreed with bribing the government officials “in order to get on the fast track”.

The police were named as the government organisation that the largest number of respondents had paid bribes to in order to get things done faster or “more conveniently”.

Out of the 611 polled, 140 admitted to having paid a bribe to the police.

Following close of the po-

lice heels were officials at the Land Office, bribed by 138 respondents. Other leaders in the corruption stakes were: Local Administration Organisations (OrBorJor, OrBorTor), 128; Thalang District Office, 77; Muang District Office, 70; Land Transport Office, 70; Kathu District Office, 65; Immigration Office, 64; Natural Resources and Environment Department, 57; Tourist Police, 56;

Satree Phuket School, 51; Highway Department, 49; Phuket Wittayalai School, 49.

Dr Surin said, “Corruption in Phuket is on the increase, because of the urbanisation of the province and the growing gaps between the rich, the middle class and the poor.

“Also it is the attitude of the younger generation who are under the misconception that corruption is normal [and acceptable] in Thai society.

This is wrong and if we let

it continue it will cause big trouble in Phuket. That is why our network conducted the survey.”

Forty per cent of the respondents said the government had failed to curb corruption.

Just 17 per cent were confident the government could make a difference.

Confidence in the private sector was much higher, with 56 per cent confident that members of the tourism industry bodies could make a difference, 53 per cent confident about the Chamber of Commerce and 57 per cent confident of the media’s role in fighting corruption.

“Asked whether they would join in the fight against corruption, 48 per cent said they want to participate, 39 per cent said they would like to, but are not yet ready to do so, and just 13 per cent said they do not want to participate,” he said.

Dr Surin told The Phuket News, “We formed the network about 18 months ago and we have members from every part of society. Our purpose is to oppose all kinds of corruption.

Our focus is on prevention rather than suppression – which requires action by the country’s legal apparatus.”

Kids hurt as bus flips

The mangled minibus in Mai Khao ended up in the opposite lane.

SIX PEOPLE, INCLUDING three children, were injured when the minibus they were travelling in flipped on the Mak Prok bend in Maikhao on Sunday afternoon (October 6).

The minibus driver, Chaiyut Na Nakorn, 54, who was among the injured, told police that he was bringing the passengers back from Krabi.

“At that time it was raining heavily. The minibus slid and lost control, and went across the central reserva-

tion into the opposite lane.”

It rolled at least once but luckily did not hit any other vehicles.

T he i nju red were all friends or relatives of the driver. They were Kallaya Na Nakorn, 37, Sakulna Changreu, 26, Saraschana Taodang, 11, Patthama Na Nakorn, 8, and Phatchapon Kansin, 10.

They were taken to Thalang Hospital for treatment.

None was seriously hurt.

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US Navy skipper ‘fired’ THE COMMANDING OFficer of an American amphibious assault ship that has visited Phuket four times was fired on Wednesday (October 2) as the ripples from the Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) corruption scandal spread further.

Capt Daniel Dusek, skipper of the USS Bonhomme Richard, is being investigated by the Justice Department, the Navy has reported.

The Navy Times, whose readers are mostly US Navy personnel or their families, reported, “Rear Adm Hugh Wetherald, the commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, fired Dusek after determining that ‘the investigation negatively affected Dusek’s leadership ability and was a distraction to the command mission,’ the Navy stated in a news release.”

It added that a source close to Dusek’s investigation confirmed the probe involves his relationship with Singaporebased contractor GDMA and its boss, Leonard Francis, arrested last month.

The Bonhomme Richard is currently in port in Japan, the Navy Times said. The Bonhomme Richard visited Phuket twice in 2001, once the following year, and once in 2009.

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lleged drug kingpin and contract killer Joseph Hunter spent six months holed up inside his Phuket home, avoiding contact with the outside world, before his arrest last month, staff of the Baan Suan Loch Palm estate say.

The 48-year-old US national rented a modest one-storey home in Garden Villas – prices B11 million and up – part of the Baan Suan housing estate inside Kathu district’s Loch

Palm Golf Club.

Staff at the housing estate paint Hunter as a virtual recluse, a “good tenant’’ who ensured his bills were paid on time but took equal care to avoid contact with others. He never played golf at the Loch Palm course, either.

“He seemed to enjoy a private life,” a pool cleaner at the estate said. “My colleagues and I never saw him swim or relax by the pool.

“We had no idea he was a

Joseph Hunter. Photo: Apichit Jinakul/Bangkok Post bad person. He never caused problems for anyone.”

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is a normal home – a mediumsized one-storey residence with a small, lush front yard. The doors and windows were all locked, and the curtains drawn.

Through a crack in the curtains, the contents of the home couls be seen undisturbed. Magazines lay strewn across the living room, pillows were haphazardly arranged on the coach, and yellow flowers wilted on a small coffee table.

The pool cleaner said Hunter rarely ventured outside the

home and almost never spoke with neighbours.

“During his six-month stay, he was a good and quiet tenant. He always paid the bills on time,” he said.

“I never saw him talk with other neighbours. The only person I saw visiting him often was his Filipina girlfriend.

She was in her 20s, and would often stay with him for a week at a time before going away again for five or six weeks.”

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THANATE MUNNOY, DI­ rector of Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, called a meeting for October 10 to discuss the problem of insufficient moorings at Koh Racha Yai. Mr Thanate was reacting to video footage posted on YouTube by “Save Phuket”,

showing anchors from four tourist speedboats dropped in among the coral surrounding the island, and identifying the speedboats attached to them.

He told The Phuket News, “Yes, I’ve already seen the clips.” He said that no immediate action would be taken against the offenders. “The

first thing we can do is to warn them and discover why it happened.”

A meeting was due to be held yesterday to “bring together tour operators, officials, and related bodies to discuss just what is happening and to work out how we can solve the problem”, he said.

dolphin dies on beach THE PHUKET MARINE Biological Center had a busy weekend, after staff rescued two injured turtles and discovered a dead dolphin in different parts of the island.

An injured male Olive Ridley sea turtle, aged between 15 and 20 years old, was washed up on Patong Beach on Saturday (October 5) around 10pm, after its front left flipper was cut off by a boat propeller.

The following day on Sunday (October 6), another injured turtle was found washed up on Nai Harn beach, with both her front flippers cut off after being tangled in a seine fishing net.

Both were taken to the

Phuket Marine Biological Center (PMBC) Chief of the Marine Endangered Species Unit at the PMBC, Dr Kongkiat Kittiwatthanawong, told The Phuket News the turtle found at Nai Harn was washed ashore in strong waves.

“She washed up on the shore because her two front flippers were cut off, and she could not swim well.

On Monday morning at around 10am, staff were called to the Sirinart Marine National Park where male striped dolphin was found dead on the beach. It was taken to the PMBC for autopsy.

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DSI details ‘black’ taxi gangsterism on Phuket

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t a meeting on Tuesday (October 1) the DSI and other officials discussed the problem of ‘black’ taxi drivers who are simply ignoring the DSI cleanup campaign and are still threatening hotel guests and legal taxi drivers who have the nerve to invade their territory.

Pol Lt Col Somboon Sarasit, the commander of the Bureau of Special Crime Section 3, said, “We are still getting complaints about black taxi drivers acting as influential persons. Recently, two cases were reported to DSI for us to investigate.”

The first, he said, involved an Australian visitor staying at the new Novotel on Kamala Beach. The hotel package the visitor bought included a limousine with driver.

“He called the driver, but the driver was not allowed into the hotel because black taxi drivers blocked the way, and threatened to hurt the driver if he disobeyed them.

“The tourist was angry,

Black taxi drivers blockade Serenity Resort and Residences in Rawai by pulling down the property’s security barrier last Friday. Screengrab from a video obtained by the DSI. and complained to the DSI.” He added “After we received his complaints, we went to [the Novotel] and found that black taxi drivers were indeed blocking the way.”

The second case, he said, was on Friday (September 27) and involved a two-hour blockade at Serenity Resort and Residences in Rawai. “It involved a Norwegian-Thai couple. This case has already been reported to Chalong police.”

He explained that a limousine came to pick up the couple from the resort. The

limousine drove into the resort but when the driver tried to drive out again with the guests, the black taxi drivers blocked the way by pulling down the hotel’s security barrier.

The blockade leaders told the couple that they must use the black taxi service or nothing – that they would not be allowed out of the resort otherwise.

“The hotel staff and the victims tried to negotiate, but it was useless. It took about two hours until they could get out of the hotel. In this case we have a video recording as

evidence.”

A furious Vice-Governor Jamroen Thipphayapongtada ordered police to take care of the cases “very urgently”. He stressed that the police should impose the maximum fines in order to deter other black taxi drivers from “repeating the same pattern”.

“From now on the black taxi drivers must not be allowed to operate their business as they like. The Provincial government will issue an official announcement mandating the setting up of taxi stands, as part of the enforcement of public peace and security in Phuket.

“Whoever wants to set up a taxi stand must be approved by the local district office and the police.

“Each operator will be assessed according to a code of conduct, which will be drawn up by the provincial government.”

V/Gov Jamroen assigned Provincial Land Transport Department (PLTD) officers and crime prevention officers to work together to prosecute all black taxi drivers.

The ‘smoking’ tanker truck near Heroines Monument.

‘Smoking’ tanker scares residents FR IGHTENED PEOPLE living close to the Heroines Monument on Sunday night (October 6) called police and rescue services to check out a tanker truck with smoke apparently billowing from it.

The first report came in from Gawin Reungpiman, who said the truck was parked in front of an apartment building next to the entrance of the Thalang museum.

He said that people were terrified the 18-wheeler might explode, levelling buildings over a wide area.

Arriving at the scene, police found the engine still running and the driver, Chalong Kaewpumchuang, asleep in

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the driver’s seat. They woke him up.

Mr Chalong told them the tanker was carrying oxygen, but there was nothing to fear.

It was not smoke, he said, but vapour, produced by a safety venting system to ease pressure in the tank. “It’s harmless,” he said. “It won’t explode.”

He added that he had driven up from Haad Yai to deliver the oxygen to hospitals in Phuket, but had arrived too late for delivery, and had therefore decided to wait until morning.

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TAXI STAND PLAN Officials to try again to impose order The robber as seen on CCTV.

Man with gun robs 7-Eleven of B1,000 POLICE ARE SEARCHing for a man who held up a 7-Eleven convenience shop at gunpoint on Chao Fah West Road in Chalong around 1.15am on Tuesday morning (October 8), escaping with B1,000 in cash.

Police said based on security footage that the robber was around 165cm tall and 30 years old. He entered the shop, located at the entrance of Soi Mae Am Phan behind Chalong Police Station, and pointed a gun at two scared shop members.

The shop assistant gave the robber B1,000, which he accepted then drove away via motorbike. Camera footage shows him wearing a blue shirt, army camouflage pants and a red motorbike helmet.

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renewed attempt is to be made to organise the island’s taxi drivers into officially sanctioned stands, despite the failure of an earlier attempt to set up a taxi stand in Karon.

A meeting was held on Tuesday afternoon (October 9) at the Phuket Land Transport Department (PLDT) to discuss the plan to set up organised taxi stands, in the hopes of ordering the taxi chaos on the island.

Phuket Vice-Governor Jamroen Tippayapongthada was set to chair the meeting but was required elsewhere, leaving the meeting to become of a general discussion than a decision-making session.

Currently there is no organised system to monitor and control the island’s dozens of unofficial taxi stands – the drivers of many of which are notorious for charging extortionate fares and displaying bad behaviour toward tourists.

In November last year an attempt to set up a regulated

At the moment, the island’s many taxis and tuk-tuks decide on their own parking and queue arrangements. taxi stand in Karon failed because of lack of cooperation from drivers and lack of support from local politicians, and was abandoned.

At the meeting the PLDT showed a draft form for officials to use to check and regulate each taxi stand.

This time around, before a stand is officially approved, the plan is for the form to be signed off by four sets of officials – at district, provincial, police and PLDT levels.

PLDT officer Jaturong Kaewkasi said during the

meeting, “The purpose of setting up official taxi stands is to make it easier to control them.

At the moment, there is no law to control and enforce the regulations of the taxi stands.

We will use this method to control the number of taxis – it is better than letting them organise it themselves.

“We need to discuss this today, to see if you agree with this method or not, or if you have other ideas to help organise the taxis,” he told officials at the meeting.

The idea received support.

Several officials also raised the issue of taxi drivers using public parking spaces as their own “personal” car parks – particularly on the island’s west coast.

Patong Police Traffic Inspector Ekkarat Plaiduang said, “I agree with the principle [of organised taxi stands], and I am still worried about the parking spaces for taxis, but issuing these certificates for taxi stands should not be rushed. It should be difficult to get approval as well, to avoid too many taxis around the town.

“The leaders of each taxi stand should control their stand in an orderly way.”

Weerasak Anekwongsawas, the Chief Administrative Officer at Karon Municipality, spoke about the situation in Hua Hin where he had seen a sign “reserving” three public spaces for taxis only.

“Taxi drivers should have their own stands because some [now] taxi drivers use public parking spaces as their own personal car park. This is messy.”

Landslide near Big Buddha ‘not a concern’ A LA N DSLI DE J UST south of the Big Buddha poses no threat to the island’s famed monument, says the man who was the driving force behind the building of the 45-metrehigh statue that dominates all views in the south of the island.

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Foundation said he was unaware of the landslide until The Phuket News contacted him.

“I must thank The Phuket News because I knew only about the land slide [on the north side] on October 5, which has already been cleared up.”

The slide was spotted by a Kata resident, who posted a photograph of it on the ThaiVisa Phuket forum under the username Hans Gruber.

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IN BRIEF Russian woman hurt in Patong shop crash A Russian woman was badly hurt when she lost control of the car she was driving and smashed into a shop in Patong at 4am on Tuesday (October 8).

Kathu police named the injured woman as Elena Nikholas, 30, and said she was driving the white Toyota Vios that smashed into a souvenir shop on Phang Muang Sai Kor Rd. Two other people in the car escaped uninjured.

Police believe Ms Nikholas may have fallen asleep at the wheel. She was taken to Patong Hospital.

Death crash driver runs away The driver of a tour bus fled on Thursday evening (October 3) after hitting a Burmese woman crossing the road so hard that she was partially dismembered.

The crash took place near the Thung Tong Ice Factory on Thepkrassatri Rd, south of Thalang, at around 6.30pm.

The driver stopped the bus about 600 metres away, and walked away from the scene, leaving 31 Chinese tourists and a guide in the dented vehicle.

‘Firecrackers caused blaze’ in local home The 2013 Vegetarian Festival may have claimed its first casualty – a house ne a r Wat Ba a n D on , Cherng Talay, badly damaged by fire on Thursday night (October 3).

The owner of the home, Rungtiwa Nuansri, 29, believes the blaze, which she says caused damage totalling B30,000, was caused by youngsters throwing fire crackers around.

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huket resident Yassine Darkaoui, originally from Morocco, will next week attempt his long-planned assault on the Guinness world record for the longest distance sailed in a Laser dinghy.

Despite the month of October being known for its bad weather – including rain and heavy seas – Mr Darkaoui aims to set off on the threeto-four-day challenge next Friday (October 18). However, depending on the weather forecast, he may leave a few days before or after this date.

He plans to leave Cape Panwa for the Similans in his Laser, on loan from the Royal Thai Navy, before sailing to Koh Tarutao, close to the Malaysian island of Langkwai, and then returning to Ao Yon – a triangular route covering a total distance of 370 nautical miles, or 685 kilometres.

The previous record is around 300 nautical miles (555 km) and was set by Mexican sailor and Olympian Tania Calles.

“I have been waiting one and a half years already to find sponsors, and I don’t want to wait any longer,” he explained.

He will have a support

boat alongside for the journey, with three skippers and three watchers on board – all Phuket people. His girlfriend Adelaide will also be on board to help.

“The seas are heavy and the winds are strong. But I have planned for every bad situation, so now I have to try and relax. Three days and nights is a very long time.”

The planned trip will see him leave Cape Panwa at 3pm, sailing through the night and arriving at Koh Tarutao at 10 am the following day, then heading north to reach the Similans 24 to 30 hours after that, before heading back to Cape Panwa.

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Yassine Darkaoui at the helm of his Laser dinghy.

“I think it will be hard, but fun. I will do my best to have fun and complete it.”

Phu ke t bu si ne s s m a n Claude de Crissey has also sponsored Mr Darkaoui, supplying food for the journey

and hosting the victory party at the end.

Mr Darkaoui decided to attempt the impressive task as a way to show that “it is possible to make your dreams a reality”.

Criminals in Phuket ‘mostly outsiders’ – Gov GOVERNOR MAITREE Intusut has asked police to let him know where arrested criminals are from because many are not from Phuket.

“The island’s problem is complex because we have to deal with foreigners and outsiders, who are two-thirds of the population” Gov Maitree told officers in Kathu Police Station on Tuesday. “When crimes take place, please tell me where [the perpetrators] are from because in most cases, they are not local Phuket people.”

The Governor visited Kamala and Kathu Police Stations to be briefed on the ground about the security situation as the high season approaches.

At Kathu Police Station – which is in Patong – he was shown statistics from 2011-2013 revealing that during the low season, people from outside Phuket – other Thais, expatriates and tourists – total from 36,000 to 46,000. However in the high season the number rises to 50,000 to 65,000 a day.

The number of people reg-

istered as living in Patong is just 19,444.

The population of Patong is highly cosmopolitan, with police records showing foreign criminals and victims of crime came from 64 nationalities in the three years.

Turning to exploitation of endangered species of wildlife, the governor said, “We have arrested many people but the penalty is very light. I will tell the central government that there must be more severe

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punishments available. None of the touts are Phuket locals.”

He also discussed noncriminal aspects of security, especially roads. “We will be adding more warning signs [about bends and steep hills] along certain roads, such as the one between Kamala and Cherng Talay.

“Many foreigners were not familiar with the roads here, so we have to enforce the wearing of helmets. If you don’t wear a helmet … we will deal with

you according to the law. Also, because of the heightened risks from drunk driving during New Year, there will be checkpoints to check blood-alcohol levels.

On the sea, he stressed, fast action to save people is essential. “For marine safety, if someone is at risk of drowning, the faster they are rescued and received medical help, the less the risk that they will die.

“Safety is essential to making tourists feel satisfied and comfortable.”

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Naraporn Tuarob explores the changing face of the Veg Festival

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hu ket’s Vegetar ian Festival is now in full swing, with lively street processions held this week around the island. The final night of the parade will be on Sunday (October 13) and will end with a culmination of street processions, which will combine at Saphan Hin in a huge display of firecrackers to bid farewell to the gods as they go back to the heavens.

For the 10-day festival, participants follow the “rules” of the festival to varying degrees.

Many will keep to a strict vegetarian diet for a varying number of days, usually no fewer than three.

They do this to make themselves strong in mind and body and to cleanse themselves, usually avoiding all animal related products. The festival therefore promotes good hygiene, brightness and inner peace.

But over the years, the festival has changed in many ways and is now an extremely popular event on the Phuket calendar and attracts tourists from around the world, who

come to marvel at the display of facial piercings. But has the festival gone too far, and strayed too far from its origins?

TESTING THE LIMITS Born and bred Phuketian Theerawuth Sritularak has been the president of Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town since 2001, and is the third generation of his family to be president.

“I think there are too many Mah Song now, but what can I say? The gods want to pick them,” he says.

“But they should be disciplined. Traditionally, Mah Song would not normally poke things through their skin, or if they did, it would be something small or thin.

“We have prohibited Mah Song from sticking any unusual objects in their body.

Often, they won’t do it inside the temple because they know it is prohibited there, but they will do it outside the temple and in the street procession.

If the head of the Mah Song

Strange objects during the Vegetarian Festival – have the Mah Song gone too far? sees a prohibited item, it will be seized by him.

“I think these days, many young Mah Song want to show off, and you can tell this because the older Mah Song won’t have anything strange poked through their faces.

“Before the Mah Song poke things into their mouth, the Mah Song’s assistant will

play an important part in the ceremony. They will support the Mah Song and help poke the items through the Mah Song’s body. If we look at the negative factors – it is disgusting, and is not pleasant on the eye at all.

“If we see this unusual type of piercing, we take a photograph and post it on our Shrine’s board, in order to tell them that we discourage this type of piercing, but it still happens every year.”

Mr Theerawuth explains that the festival is now so popular in Phuket that organisers hardly have to promote it, with around 90 per cent of Phuket people involved in some way.

“During the festival, some of the famous restaurants that sell meat are usually closed because there are no customers.

“People wear white clothing without being forced to, because this is a tradition we have followed and respected for a long time – even young children get involved.

“People think it is a good thing that they have nine days to be at peace, to pray, and to give up eating meat.”

IS IT TOO COMMERCIAL? For Jaran, a senior member of the Pud Jaw Shrine (one of the oldest Chinese temples in Phuket, built more than 200 years ago), the Phuket Vegetarian Festival now has too much of a commercial and economic focus, and he would like to see it return to its original roots.

Mr Jaran has the special position of Huad Guo – interpreter of the gods – at the shrine, and works there full-time. When the time comes for the annual Vegetarian Festival, Mr Jaran, along with other members, runs the ceremony and looks after the Mah Song.

“Around 1981, I was taken by the gods, but I didn’t like being a Mah Song. I felt embarrassed, so I asked my friend who was a Mah Song, was there any way for me to serve the gods without being a Mah Song?

“I started to study about the traditions and details of the ceremony – how to invite the gods to the ceremony, how to be an assistant to the Mah

Song. This way I can serve the gods in more ways than just being a Mah Song.

“I became serious about this study in 1982, and I no longer was a Mah Song, I was a Huad Guo. Since I started studying, no gods have ever possessed me again, not since that one time in 1981.”

Mr Jaran says that in the past there never used to be many Mah Song, unlike today when there are many, and he now believes participating in the street processions is a “materialistic competition”.

The festival has considerably changed from its origins – it began in 1825 – he believes.

“Now the objects the Mah Song use are strange. In the past, they only used thin metal objects, but now you can see trees, bicycle wheels, and other strange objects. These have got nothing to do with religion, and everything to do with fantasy.

“Nowadays, people come to watch the parade just to see the Mah Song’s piercings, instead of focusing on the parade of the gods.

“Personally, I disagree with piercing yourself with strange things, but I don’t know how to stop the Mah Song from doing this. If they are my close friends, I will tell them not to do it.

“To make your followers respect you, you don’t have to pierce or stab yourself, you just give them good preachings or advice.

“The reason we light the firecrackers is to welcome the gods, but many people see the firecrackers as some sort of challenge.”

In the past, only those closely connected to the shine wore white.

“But now it’s fashionable,” Mr Jaran explains.

“Sometimes it’s good, but

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Mr Jaran, a senior member of the Pud Jaw Shrine, believes the festival has too much of a commercial focus nowadays.

Piyatharin Ruengrong is a female Mah Song. also some people only wear white because everyone else is, they do not know the meaning behind it. And also some people wear white but still misbehave.

“I think the Vegetarian Festival is more like a commercial product. Now there are competitions and commercial sponsors cars involved in the parade.

“I understand that these are sometimes necessary, but for some sponsors, I think we don’t need them – the shrine will still move forward, but maybe not in the same direction.

“It depends on what components of the festival you believe are important – the material ones, or the culture.”

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A FEMALE MAH SONG Someone who knows first hand the way the festival has changed is Phuket resident Piyatharin Ruengrong, who has been a Mah Song for the past 10 years.

Miss Piyatharin is special because not only was she chosen as a Mah Song at the young age of around 14, she is also a woman. Female Mah Song are relatively uncommon, and are hard to identify because few pierce their faces.

Now aged 24, Miss Piyatharin explains her journey as a Mah Song.

“It started when I was in Year 9 – around that time I was helping at the Pud Jaw Shrine

during school break. One day, I was about to walk across to the shrine, and I felt like there was something banging into me.

“It was like something collided with me. It felt like the god and I were fighting against each other inside my body – I didn’t want to accept it, but the god wanted to possess me. At the time there was an older Mah Song at the temple who was able to help me through the process.”

Miss Piyatharin, who works in the HR department of Bangkok Hospital Phuket, said she spent her first year as a Mah Song studying about her god.

“There was one time I was left very shocked because a senior Mah Song pulled my hand and put it in boiling oil.

My mind knew it was boiling oil, but once my hand was in, it was like it didn’t belong to me. I didn’t feel any pain. I could only see what was happening with my eyes, and the smell. Other than that my body belonged to the god.

Miss Piyatharin believes the piercings that Mah Song are known for these days are not the main point of the festival.

“At the Pud Jaw Shrine, it is very strict for female Mah Song. If you want to pierce yourself, they will ask you, ‘why do you want to do it?’

You must give a good reason.

“My wish is for Mah Song to be really aware of what they

are doing, and why they are doing it.

“Gods think that the sound of firecrackers is the voice of the heavens, but people who throw them to the Mah Song – I don’t know what they are thinking.

“I don’t want people to focus only on the 10-day festival.

It can be more widely-reaching than only the festival. There are many benefits to following the lifestyle of Gin Pak, it can help you become a clean person and lift your mind.

“If you want to, you can follow Gin Pak for a longer period and your life will be better for it.”

JUI TUI SHRINE 8am: In Phuket Town GIM TSU ONG SHRINE (BAN DON) 6.30am: In Ban Don Village – Ban Kian Village – Ban Sakoo Village – Ban Naiyang Village – Airport – Muang Mai Village

October 12 KATHU SHRINE 7am: Shrine to Phuket Town BAN THA RUE SHRINE 6.30pm: Shrine to Thalang Town

YOK KE KENG SHRINE 8am: Shrine to Phuket Town HAI YIANG GENG SHRINE 7am: Street Procession in Ban Mai Khao Village TAE GU SHRINE (BAN NABON) 7am: Shrine to Chalong Town

October 13 SUI BOON TONG SHRINE 7am: In Phuket Town BANGKOO SHRINE 8am: Shrine to Sapam and Bangkoo Villages NGOR HIAN SHRINE 7.45am: Procession in Ban Kian

On Sunday night, the final night of the festival, every shrine will have a procession to Saphan Hin to send the gods back to heaven. For the full schedule of events, view the full Vegetarian Festival guide at tinyurl.com/phuketveg

Rules of the Vegetarian Festival 1. Maintain personal hygiene throughout the festival 2. Clean kitchen utensils, and do not use the same ones that have handled meat in the past 3. Wear white during the festival 4. Behave physically and mentally 5. No meat eating 6. Abstain from sex 7. No alcoholic drinks 8. People in mourning should not attend the festival 9. Pregnant women should not watch any ritual 10. Menstruating women should not attend the ritual

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o doubt many of you will be feeling pretty jaded this week. It’s likely you have had a few early mornings to catch the magic and excitement of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival, or perhaps you’ve given up meat and are really missing that protein kick (hint: eat more tofu).

The Vegetarian Festival is increasingly popular, with the spectacle attracting many locals and foreigners alike who want to experience the sights and sounds. The signifcance is incredibly special to Phuket people.

For a first time spectator of some of the acts of gore and blood, it is truly a marvel to see (albeit a shocking one) and it’s unlikely you’ve seen such unusual displays of religion before.

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cals closely connected to the festival, and discovers that some think the event has become too commercial, with the body piercings by the Mah Song becoming more extreme.

Are they? You be the judge. But whatever the case, the unusual piercings are a sight to behold.

This year there are considerably more foreigners attending the famous street processions, perhaps a sign of the times in terms of overall visitor numbers to the island, and the development of the Chinese, Russian and South Korean tourism markets, but also due to better marketing.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (Phuket branch) has created a very foreignerfriendly guide to this year’s Vegetarian Festival, all written in English with in-depth information, background, and more importantly, a pretty accurate idea as to the times

and locations of all the street processions.

In a country where such detailed event information is hard to come by, and if you do come across it is often incorrect, the TAT should be praised for producing this very useful guide.

Staff at the off ice in Phuket Town have kindly allowed us to reproduce parts of it to include in this newspaper.

For those of you who perhaps hit snooze on the alarm this week, or haven’t got around to attending any events yet, make sure you don’t miss out.

The final few days are always deemed the best, particularly the final night of the festival on Sunday, where all the street processions from the island’s shrines meet at Saphan Hin in an impressive display of fireworks and culture. See you there?

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The Beetle wars [Re. Phuket Motoring: The Volkswagen Beetle] The car was designed and approved by Hitler, who was responsible for more deaths in WWII than any other war in the entire history of mankind.

That is why I would never buy one.

Adam It was designed by Ferdinand Porsche, it was however commissioned by Hitler.

Hitler met with Porsche in 1933 and asked him to develop a cheap good car affordable for everybody, a “Peoples’ car” (volkswagen).

Porsche was a natural choice for this, because he in fact already had developed such a car, the Porsche type 12, produced by Zündapp from 1931.

In 1932, the Porsche type 32 was produced, a car quite strikingly similar to the Volkswagen, including having a 4-cylinder air-cooled engine.

Claiming that Hitler de-

signed the Beetle is hence nonsense, as Porsche’s type 32 has most of the striking design and many of the Beetle’s technical elements in place, well before Hitler and Porsche ever met, and looks more like a Beetle than the alleged sketches by Hitler.

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Has justice really been served?

[Re. Molesting Phuket taxi driver gets suspended sentence] It needs a sign. Welcome to Phuket. No matter how many first offences you get at the same time, you’ll get off with a slap on the wrist.

Wilder125 Outrageous. It is simply unbelievable that someone who kidnaps and sexually assaults another can get a suspended sentence. These taxi drivers really are untouchable.

I hope the Chinese Embassy takes some action on this. A country like China

could easily institute a travel ban on Thailand with this and all the tourist deaths and drownings going on.

Joe Blazy Well isn’t that special. Hardcore crimes, many of which are felonies elsewhere, are simply brushed aside.

I’ve never murdered anyone and I don’t have a criminal record. Can I kill someone and get a suspended sentence, please?

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Aussie ‘cabbie’ in hot water [Re. Australian ‘black taxi’ driver arrested in Phuket] From reading the story it seems like if he wasn’t so hotheaded he could have got away with whatever he was doing for a while longer.

It’s good that they caught this one, but for every situation like this there are many less antagonistic individuals that “get away with murder”. For every criminal caught there

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The right to work [Re. Jobs for the Thai boys] Strict employment regulations in Thailand give many foreigners living here with their Thai families a hard time.

But that said, I wouldn’t want it to become anything like the UK, which has become overrun with eastern European migrant workers. geoffphuket

Sharks? Don’t forget the dogs [Re. Simone Allene: A life swimming with sharks] Simone’s dedication to the welfare of abandoned or abused stray dogs and cats should also be mentioned.

She spends time, effort, and money around the the local temple making sure that the local canines and felines are being watered and fed.

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uarded by Thai soldiers from rebel attacks, an 81-year-old grandmother – the last Buddhist in a Muslim village – refuses to abandon her home, defying a wider split between insurgency-plagued communities.

Since violence erupted in the Muslim-dominated Thai deep south in 2004, Jiaw Pongthawil has seen her Buddhist neighbours flee Baan Ga Doh, a remote village in a security “red zone” in Narathiwat province.

She is now the only Buddhist among 1,200 Malay Muslims.

“I’m afraid. I have been attacked many times... but I have nowhere else to go.

This is my property. This is my land,’ she says, her voice faltering.

It is a demographic shift playing out across the southern provinces of Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, where a festering rebellion against Bangkok’s rule has killed more than 5,700 people.

Estimates suggest half of the region’s 400,000 Thai Buddhists have fled in the nine years of war, wearied by near-daily attacks against

Thai grandmother Jiaw Pongthawil at her home in Baan Ga Doh, a village in a security ‘red zone’ in Thailand’s province of Narathiwat. Photo: AFP/Christophe Archambault state representatives and their perceived supporters, including many Muslims.

That decline – among a local population of around 1.8 million – may shape tentative peace talks with rebels, according to experts who say nervous Thai Buddhists are pressing Bangkok to secure their future.

Many Muslims lament the growing split from their erstwhile neighbours.

But there is also little love lost for Thai authorities after decades of alleged human

rights abuses and efforts to weave the culturally distinct south into the kingdom.

Those have included handing land and high status official jobs to Thai Buddhist migrants, stoking resentment among the local population and skewing the economic fortunes of the two groups.

Jiaw’s home has been attacked three times in recent years despite the deployment of a squad of soldiers inside her compound.

In the last attack, in July, a homemade grenade was

lobbed from the adjacent road but failed to detonate after hitting a 10-metre (33 feet) high security net.

The mother-of-six was widowed in 2007, leaving her alone in a spacious bungalow festooned with dusty curios and weathered posters of Thailand’s revered king.

Her military guards, stationed in sand-bagged dug outs around the compound, say she is a courageous Thai elder who they are willing to defend with their lives.

Security forces in the vio-

lence-racked region are often assigned to guard people of both religions who are considered targets of the militants for their supposed collusion with the state, with teams of troops flanking monks on their rounds and teachers as they make their way to and from school.

But while Jiaw is grateful for their protection, she is saddened that most of her Muslim neighbours no longer visit her.

“We used to live together... we helped each other. But now they [Muslims] want all of us out. Buddhists and Muslims live apart,” she says.

The Southern Border Provinces Administration Centre, which governs the restive region, said there had been no exodus, insisting Buddhists were in fact relocating to the conflict zone.

But the available figures paint a starkly different picture.

The last survey in 2010 by the National Statistical Office found 288,000 Buddhists living in the three provinces, 20 per cent fewer than a pre-war count in 2000.

Academics say the numbers have slumped further since 2010 in parallel with a rise in violence. AFP

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Suvarnabhumi director Raweewan Netarakavesana said on Tuesday that many people commit suicide by jumping over the handrails on the fourth floor of the terminal building each year, mainly between flight gates 7 and 10. Bangkok Post

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he world’s chemical watchdog said Tuesday it will send a second team of inspectors to help dismantle Syria’s arsenal, as regime warplanes bombed rebels in the northwest of the country.

Meanwhile, Russia praised Damascus for “very actively” cooperating with the inspectors already on the ground.

The ongoing violence underlined comments on Monday from UN chief Ban Ki-moon, who warned the weapons inspectors face unprecedented danger.

And on Tuesday, Ban urged action to alleviate the plight of civilians trapped by the conflict.

In a report to the UN Security Council, he said it would take 100 foreign experts to complete “an operation the likes of which, quite simply, has never been tried before”.

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons said it would send a second team to Damascus to bolster an existing UN-OPCW group on the ground.

“That will augment the advance team of OPCW experts, who have been in Syria

A Syrian refugee woman from the province of Idlib carries water on her head that she collected from a nearby village as she returns to where she is residing in the ancient Byzantine-Christian city of Serjilla. She fled her home due to the ongoing conflict between government and opposition forces. Photo: AFP/Mezar Matar since October 1 conducting verification and destruction activities,” it said, without providing details.

OPCW Director General Ahmet Uzumcu said the process of destroying Syria’s chemical arsenal would be “long and difficult” but welcomed a “constructive beginning” to the operation.

The inspectors have until mid-2014 to verify and destroy the arsenal under the terms of a UN Security Council

resolution that enshrines a US-Russian deal.

The deal averted threatened US military action in response to August 21 sarin gas attacks outside Damascus in which hundreds of people died.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Syria’s President Bashar alAssad for his government’s cooperation with the inspectors.

“Doubts about whether

the Syrian leadership would adequately respond to the decision taken on chemical weapons – these doubts did not bear out,” Russian news agencies quoted Putin as saying.

“The Syrian leadership has very actively joined this work and is acting in a transparent manner, helping international agencies.”

On Monday, Ban warned of the dangers the inspectors face in Syria, where the Observatory says more than 115,000 people have been killed since March 2011.

They would have to work in “dangerous and volatile” conditions, particularly in urban areas such as Damascus, Homs and Aleppo, he warned.

“Heav y a r t iller y, ai r strikes, mortar barrages and the indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas are commonplace, and battle lines shift quickly.”

Syrian television provided a first video of the inspectors at work.

The footage shows several of them in protective gear, including helmets, gloves and, in one instance, a gas mask, inside a building.

Additional footage shows an inspector in a gas mask and gloves appearing to be taking readings from barrels.

Some 19 OPCW arms experts and 16 UN logistics

and security personnel are in Syria and have started to destroy weapons production facilities.

Ban recommended the team be increased to about 100 scientists, logistics and security experts who will stay for up to a year.

The mission will have bases in Damascus and Cyprus.

Syria has already made a declaration of its weapons facilities, and the UN resolution set a November 1 deadline for the eradication of production and chemical mixing facilities.

That work started Sunday when the first missile warheads, aerial bombs and mixing and filling equipment were destroyed, according to the UN. The Security Council resolution threatens “measures” under Chapter VII of the UN Charter if an infringement of the disarmament accord is proved.

Chapter VII allows for possible military action or sanctions.

But US Secretary of State John Kerry has welcomed the progress made so far.

“I think it’s extremely significant that yesterday, Sunday, within a week of the resolution being passed, some chemical weapons were being destroyed,” he told reporters in Indonesia on Monday.

“I think it’s a credit to the Assad regime, frankly.

It’s a good beginning and we welcome a good beginning.”

Meanwhile fighting continued, with Syrian jets firing at rebels in the northwestern province of Idlib a day after they launched a major assault on the Wadi Deif and Hamidiyeh military bases.

In Budapest, Ban called for action over the dire humanitarian situation in Syria.

“The Security Council has... made a strong commitment to relieve the humanitarian situation to reach millions of desperate civilians. Now these commitments must be backed by action,” he said.

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British intel chief says Islamist threat rising The head of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency on Tuesday warned there were thousands of Islamist extremists in the country who regard the public as “legitimate targets”, and defended the use of snooping technology.

MI5 chief Andrew Parker said the agency was “tackling threats on more fronts than ever before” during a speech at the Royal United Services Institute in London, his first since taking over in April.

The director general said he expected one or two attempts at major acts of terrorism in Britain each year.

Sea rifts, trade talks to dominate Asia summit Festering territorial disputes provide the backdrop for an Asian summit kicking off Wednesday with China flexing its diplomatic muscle in the absence of a grounded President Barack Obama.

China and its Southeast Asian neighbours will attempt to overcome maritime tensions and inject fresh momentum into regional free-trade initiatives at two days of meetings in the oilrich sultanate of Brunei.

Huge Bangladesh factory fire kills nine people

A huge fire at a garment factory on the outskirts of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka has killed at least nine people, officials said Wednesday, in the latest industrial disaster to underline the country’s poor safety record.

The blaze at the Aswad Knit Composite factory in Gazipur broke out at 6pm on Tuesday and burned overnight, engulfing a warehouse and two other buildings as firefighters struggled to bring it under control. thephuketnews

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CHINA CRASH New rules ‘will see Chinese arrivals plummet’

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hina’s new policy of regulating outbound zero-dollar tours will benefit the Thai tourism industry in the long term, as it will help to screen tourist quality, say Thai tourism operators.

But the regulation, which came into force on October 1, will have a short-term effect, with Chinese tourist arrivals crashing to half the previous number.

In the first three months of enforcement of the new regulation, Chinese tourist arrivals in Thailand are predicted to be halved.

Destinations that have only charter f lights from China will see arrivals sink by 80 per cent, said Kasien Wattanachaowisut, president of the Thai-Chinese Tourism Alliance Association (TCTA).

Sisdivachr Cheewarattanaporn, president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents, predicts that the number of Chinese tourists arriving in package tour groups will

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shrink to just 30 per cent of previous levels in the next three months.

China is limiting sales of the cheap tour packages that result in tourists being pressured into buying overpriced products and accommodation or optional programmes they had not planned for when originally booking.

Under the new Chinese regulation, Thai tour operators and their Chinese counterparts must stipulate the exact number of Chinese tourists travelling to the country.

All tour programme details and all expenses for Chinese tourists must be explicitly stated, and the tour packages can be paid for only in China.

Tour operators who violate the regulation are subject to a fine of 300,000 yuan (B1.5 million), or face having their license cancelled.

Mr Kasien said the new strict regulation of zero-dollar tours will increase the price of package tours and services for

Chinese tourists by anything from 40 to 100 per cent.

For example, tour packages to southern Thailand have already doubled to 6,000 yuan (B30,600), while programmes to northern Thailand have risen by 75 per cent to 7,000 yuan (B36,000).

The tour packages may be more expensive, but the Chinese will be sure to receive the full tour service without being pressured into buying unwanted extras, said Mr Kasien.

“The high prices associated with the new regulation will have a psychological effect on Chinese tourists. But if they consider it carefully, the new amounts are the same or even less than what they ended up paying in the past when problems prevailed,’’ said Mr Kasien.

“The situation should ease early next year,’’ he predicted.

The TCTA still expects Chinese tourist arrivals will reach this year’s projection of 4 million after 3.2 mil-

lion landed in the first eight months.

Sansern Ngaorangsri, the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s former deputy governor for Asia and the South Pacific, said the new policy will help to screen the quality of Chinese tourists, which is in line with the TAT’s policy of boosting revenue from quality tourists.

The TAT now expects only 3.8 million Chinese tourists this year, down from its earlier projection of 4.2 million.

But revenue from these tourists will increase by 50 per cent from last year, to B150 billion.

During China’s Golden Week from October 1-7, Chinese tourists still visited Thailand as usual due to advance bookings.

Tourism and Sports Minister Somsak Pureesrisak said China’s new zero-dollar tour policy may help to reduce crime against tourists, which has been on the rise for the past three years. Bangkok Post

Fewer people will go vegetarian this year.

2013 Veg Fest spending ‘slow’ A POLL BY THE UNIVERsity of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC) shows that spending during this year’s Vegetarian Festival will remain as subdued as in the past few years, with fewer people taking part in the event.

The survey was conducted on September 23-27 on 1,153 people across the country, asking them about their spending tendencies during the festival, which began last Friday and ends on Sunday (October 13).

T he D i r e c t o r of t he UTCC’s Centre for Economic and Business Forecasting, Thanawat Phonwichai, said

spending is expected to grow by 6.3 per cent to B40.1 billion, less than the original estimated rate of 8-10 per cent. The figure marks the fourth year of slowed growth.

Over 70 per cent of those surveyed said they would not take part in the festival this year, amid grim economic outlook and soaring prices of food and commodities.

The participants – roughly 4.5 million of them nationwide this year – are expected to spend an average of B8,800 each on vegetarian meals, merit-making ceremonies, trips to other provinces and accommodation. NNT

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Prime showcase for Easy visas property developers ‘will create 2.6m jobs’ A SPONSORED

THE PHUKET PROPERTY Show, Phuket’s first permanent property exhibition, opened on Monday (October 7), allowing residents and visitors alike to see a variety of projects and make the ideal choice.

The new exhibition showroom is in the CCM Building, just north of the Tesco-Lotus intersection on the bypass road (77/77 Moo 5, Chalermprakiat Ror IX Rd).

“The Phuket Property Show is a breakthrough for the property market.

The high level of sales will motivate developers to build new projects and buildings, new infrastructure and, overall, to develop the province,” said Anna Berchanskaya, managing director of the Phuket Property Show.

In the real estate market there are both Thais and foreigners who want to own private properties either for rent or as an investment in the tourism and rental business.

But all of them need to be

The Phuket Property Show. motivated to buy, and to see a wide range of possibilities.

T he Phu ket Proper t y Show’s task is to introduce these possibilities to tourists, to attract them, to show all the best in one place.

Santi Udomkiratak, deputy honorary consul of the Russian Federation for Phuket, Krabi and Phang-nga, said, “Of course we approve of the Phuket Property Show working with Russian tourists.

“More than that, we recommend that Russians visit this exhibition because there they can hear real expert opinion, get guarantees on

all deals, and receive the best accounting and legal backing.

“This exhibition is a new chance for Phuket’s economy and especially for property developers. It is easy to understand all the benefits it offers for Phuket.

“And I want to say thank you in advance to all tour operators who will cooperate with this exhibition.

“If they can include a new stop in their schedule they will help their customers to make judicious choices.”

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new report by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows that reducing visa requirements could create up to 2.6 million new jobs in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies by 2016.

The report was presented before the APEC High Level Policy Dialogue on Travel Facilitation in Bali on October 1.

The report, The Impact of Visa Facilitation in APEC Economies, notes that there has been successful collaboration and advances across APEC to ease visas, including progressive approaches to implement new visa policies.

But, it points out that under current visa policies, 21 per cent of expected international tourists arriving into APEC over the 2014-2016 period will still be required to obtain a traditional visa before travelling.

Making visas easier for these tourists could create as many as 2.6 million jobs in the APEC economies by 2016 and an additional US$89 billion (B2.7 trillion) in international tourism receipts generated by 57 million more tourists visiting APEC destinations.

Hosting the meeting, In-

donesia’s Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Mari Elka Pangestu, highlighted that the importance of tourism as an engine for job creation, economic growth and development in Asia Pacific has been acknowledged by APEC leaders through the launch, in 2011, of the APEC Travel Facilitation Initiative.

“The challenge now is to establish cooperation between officials working in tourism, finance, customs, immigration, security, transportation and airport authorities – which are in different working groups.

“In 2013, through this High Level Policy Dialogue on Travel Facilitation held in Bali, for the first time, there is an attempt at coordination across forums and we hope to end up with some action plans on visa and travel facilitation,” Minister Pangestu explained.

Addressing the Dialogue, UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, called on APEC to look at the opportunities arising from visa facilitation.

“This report clearly shows that making visa facilitation a national priority can translate into significant socio-economic benefits in terms of income and jobs generated by the growth of tourism demand.”

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Jorge De La Torre Koch.

Maikhao Dream names new EAM J O RG E A L E X DE L A Torre Koch has been promoted to the post of Executive Assistant Manager at the Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Spa Phuket, with effect from October 1.

Mr De La Torre Koch was working previously at the resort as Food & Beverage Director.

His new role will enable him to concentrate more on assisting the general manager to run the resort more smoothly, said Group Human Resources Director Anirut Chutinan.

Mr De La Torre Koch is also managing director of Worldwide Internships (Thailand), an affiliate of Class Act Media.

ADB cuts Thai GDP growth prediction THE ASIAN DEVELOPment Bank (ADB) has cut its 2013 GDP growth projection for Thailand from 4.9 per cent to 3.8 per cent.

T haila nd’s econom ic growth figure in the first half of the year was lower than expected. In addition, the slowdown in exports was more severe than the previous forecast, with projected export expansion of only 2 per cent this year, the ADB said. Bangkok Post

2014 sales to fall – Sansiri CITING HIGHER MANAGEMENT AND operating costs and unfavourable economic prospects, the SET-listed property developer Sansiri Plc (SIRI) expects next year’s sales to reach only B36-37 billion, Chief executive Apichart Chutrakul said that sales in 2014 will be much lower than this year’s targeted B48 billion but stressed

that official figures have yet to be made.

In the first nine months of this year, Sansiri achieved presales worth B45 billion, with a presales backlog of up to B60 billion over the coming three years.

Sansiri plans to expand the Escape hotel network to Tak, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Chon Buri. Bangkok Post

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CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF GLOBAL HOTEL INDUSTRY TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED SPONSORED

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he World’s best service orientated hotels are set to be acknowledged at the glittering Gala Ceremony hosted by the World Luxury Hotel Awards at Indigo Pearl, Phuket, Thailand on the 1st of November 2013.

The World Luxury Hotel Awards is the world’s leading Awards initiative recognizing the luxury hotel industry for outstanding service delivery.

Aiming to encourage and raise service standards, The World Luxury Hotel Awards also referred to as the “Oscars” of the hotel business is one of the most important nights of the year on the hospitality industry calendar, presenting top decision-makers of the world’s finest hotels with the opportunity to network as well as celebrate their achievements.

Event organizers comment that the spotlight will be focused not only on Thailand because it is the host destination to this global event, but also as some of the strongest contenders of this year’s

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Marinique de Wet, Director of the World Luxury Hotel Awards (5th from left) with winners at the 2012 awards.

Awards might be delivered by the region.

Marinique de Wet, Director of the World Luxury Hotel Awards believes that the selection of a host venue is an integral part of the Awards initiatives success as top hoteliers want to celebrate their achievements in a destination that are focused on outstanding service delivery, the key focus point of the event. “I am delighted after many years of successful Gala Ceremony Presentations to bring this prestigious event to Indigo

Pearl Phuket a resort known for attracting the most sought after travellers”, said De Wet. Thailand, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia, will be hosting the Awards for the 3rd time since its establishment in 2006. We believe that the World Luxury Hotel Awards is an inspiration for luxury hotels to excel and to grow global competitiveness as votes are cast by the guests themselves, de Wet continues.

The World Luxury Hotel Awards will roll out the red carpet for senior decision-

makers, international celebrities, tourism and government leaders who will all be in attendance for what promise to be a night to remember. With much anticipation they will await the final results of the World Luxury Hotel Awards as the winners will be raising the bar of service delivery even higher than before.

“Recognizing only the very best the industry has to offer, Indigo Pearl Resort is honoured to host this year’s World Luxury Hotel Awards Gala Ceremony at our beau-

tiful resort in Phuket” said Mr Kelly, General Manager of Indigo Pearl Phuket. This has become the one of the most exclusive and important Awards in the hospitality industry and we are delighted to be part of it.

World Lu x u r y Hot el Awards Ceremonies are widely regarded as excellent networking opportunities. Hospitality organizations from 87 countries will be competing for these prestigious accolades, amongst these will be Meritus Hotels & Resorts, Banyan

Tree Hotels & Resorts, Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts, Sofitel Luxury Hotels & InterContinental Hotels & Resorts to mention a few. Hotels and groups who have made the greatest contribution in terms of service delivery over the past year will be announced and celebrated. With great anticipation we await the announcement of these winners.

A few luxury hotels around Thailand in line to receive recognition for outstanding service delivery (we only mention a few) are: Asara Villa and Suite, Hua Hin Avista Phuket Resort & Spa Hansar Bangkok Hansar Samui Inter-Continental Samui Baan Taling Ngam Resort Layana Resort & Spa, Koh Lanta Millennium Hilton Bangkok Panviman Resort Koh Phangan Pathumwan Princess Hotel Bangkok Santhiya Koh Yao Yai Resort & Spa Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit Sofitel SO Bangkok

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THE BIG LIST

Cons “R” us

They say “a sucker is born every minute.” These were the men who knew how to swindle everything from those suckers.

George C. Parker: A man whose exploits were so audacious, a cultural phrase “If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you”, was coined. Parker made his living in the early 20th century by fraudulently selling some of New York City’s famous landmarks, including the the Statue of Liberty and the original Madison Square Garden.

But he made his bread and butter selling the Brooklyn Bridge – twice a day for 30 years. Parker would swindle gullible tourists by setting up a fake “office” and forged documents. Eventually he was sentenced to a life term in prison in 1928 where he became popular among guards and fellow inmates who enjoyed hearing his stories.

Victor Lustig: This Austro-Hungarian was born in 1890 and spoke multiple languages – a trait that would be helpful in his scams. One of his cons was the “money box”, where he made people think a wooden box could copy US$100 (B3,000) bills, and sold it to them for over US$30,000 (B940,000). He also sold the Eiffel Tower twice by disguising himself as a politician, forging documents, setting up meetings in expensive hotels, and renting limousines. He evaded police in France but was later arrested in America after his mistress tipped off police. A list of “ten commandments for con men” has been attributed to Lustig, after he duped gangster Al Capone into giving him US$1,000 (B30,000) for returning money on a fake investment scam.

Steven Jay Russell: Russell began his con man career in the early 1990s by faking accidents for insurance money but was arrested.

Prison never stopped him though, and in 1992 he escaped by impersonating a prison guard.

During a second stint in prison following recapture, he met and fell in love with fellow inmate Phillip Morris and the two attempted to embezzle thousand of dollars upon their release. Eventually Russell was sent back to prison only to escape twice more: first by dyeing his prison uniform to look like doctor’s scrubs and the second by faking he had AIDS. A film about his life, I Love You Philip Morris, was released in 2009 starring Jim Carrey.

Charles Ponzi: This Italian arrived in the United States in 1903 with only US$2.51 (B75) in his pockets. One of his first crimes was writing himself a check for hundreds of dollars from a checkbook he found in the office of a business. When sent to jail, he told his mother he had found a job as an “assistant” to a warden. Years later, Ponzi found the value of sending international reply coupons (IRC), a form of payment for postage. Within two years, Ponzi would create the largest money scheme in the world at the time by paying old investors with money from new investors with profits that totaled over US$225 million (B7 billion) in today’s currency. The con became known as a “Ponzi Scheme”, later used by Bernie Madoff.

Eduardo de Valfierno: In 1911, this Argentinian con man masterminded the theft of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre museum in Paris, after convincing an employee of the gallery to smuggle it out under his coat. Valfierno already had buyers from around the world lined up to purchase the painting, so he commissioned a French art restorer to forge several copies and sold them all – each buyer thought they had the original painting stolen just for them. Eventually, the employee was caught and the painting was returned to the museum in 1913.

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Man on the lamb with raw meat diet A

fter contracting a mysterious illness that suppressed his appetite and induced continuous vomiting, Derek Nance tried every diet in the book. When nothing worked, he turned to a carnivorous version of the caveman diet and ate nothing but raw meat.

Five years later, Nance has never felt better and goes so far as to even brush his teeth occasionally with animal fat.

“I’m into lamb, mainly. It’s just easy to go out to farms, barter over a decent price, slaughter it, and throw it in the truck,” Nance told reporters, adding that beef is difficult due to its size and

pork is forbidden because of concerns over harmful bacteria.

During the adjustment period diarrhea became an issue, reports said. But it didn’t take long for him to develop a craving for the taste, as cooked meat and seasonings do not appeal to him anymore.

“It just tastes burned,” he said.

On top of raw meat, Nance also chows down on rotten bits of meat for the enzymes.

“The probiotic bacteria in rotten meat actually helps me to digest the food,” Nance said.

Love in the afterlife on dating website FINALLY, THERE IS NO REASON to stay single once you are dead.

Spoof dating website Ghostsingles. com is pairing up some real dead ringers with the ability to search between profiles of dead men and women.

Whether you want a 708-year-old man who died “horribly”, or a 265-year-old woman who died “mysteriously,” the website has it covered.

Dead singles can narrow down their search on the site’s homepage by choosing the age of their potential mate and even the way they died, categories also include “suddenly” and “tragically”.

Users can even have a “live” chat with other dead singles, but be care-

ful as they can sniff out those who are alive. Still, some of the profiles give an insight as to the type of dead singles that are available.

User ‘hauntress,’ for instance, says she has been “miserable since the day I died, and have sought to reconnect with the generations that came after me by appearing to them.” Similarly, 102-year-old ‘lonely4ever’ says she is “so lonely, so alone.”

There is even a list of dating tips on the site that includes advice on not kissing on a first date.

The reason? Because “your faces just pass through each other, and it’s really weird for both parties.”

100 bites and counting

Hornets terrorise south China city R ESI DEN TS OF T H E southern Chinese province of Shaanxi are blaming rising temperatures for the spike in hornet attacks that have left 28 people dead.

Most of the deceased have come from the city of Ankang, with 18 people having felt the insect’s 6 cm long stinger.

Compare that to the 36 people who died from the same cause between 2002 to 2005.

News reports describe

several victims being chased for hundreds of metres and stung as many as 200 times.

Experts say hornets breed more in warmer temperatures, but recent weather changes have made this year particularly severe.

Labourers are working to remove hornets all over the province, with Ankang’s fire service removing 300 alone.

Hornet season ends in late November.

THE DEADLY VENOM OF one of the world’s deadliest snakes, the black mamba, can kill any average person within 20 minutes with a single bite.

Everyone except 45-yearold Tim Friede.

The American has subjected himself to more than 100 snakebites and injections by some of the world’s most poisonous snakes, and claims to have built up a strong tolerance to the poison.

“Letting yourself get bitten requires a very high level of mental pressure, albeit a necessary one to beat snakebite,” Friede told reporters last week,

Friede injects himself with diluted venom protein which, over time, he said helps build his immune system. However, one side effect is anaphylaxis – a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that includes extreme swelling and breathing difficulties.

By exposing himself to the poison, Friede said he is building the groundwork for scientists to possibly one day create a vaccine that can help curb the number of people that die from snake bites every year.

“I have a solid plan in place, and time will tell if this can come to fruition,” he said. thephuketnews

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Husband and wife team Mazen and Ying in their purpose-built office in Cherng Talay.

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Phuket embraces the ‘pink’ dollar

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n recent months, Thailand - the land of smiles - has become one of the first nations in Asia to shake off the shackles of discrimination and gain government support for promoting gay and lesbian tourism.

The current governmentsponsored campaign ‘Go-Thai. Be Free’ (www.gothaibefree.com) is the first of its kind aimed at improving awareness of Thailand’s welcoming and accepting nature towards the LGBT community.

Widely regarded as some of the

Glow Phuket organisers: Laurent Ross and Kitty Wu.

most affluent and friendly tourists, many resorts in Phuket have already been actively encouraging and promoting acceptance for gay travellers, who are seeking relaxation with friends or loved ones away from their less welcoming home countries.

“Be you, with us” from the Marriott resort in Mai Khao is just one of many recent slogans and advertising campaigns embracing LGBT diversity and proving very popular, especially with the younger generation.

Embracing the ‘pink dollar’ may help to improve quality tourism in Phuket with, on average, gay travellers often out-spending their straight counterparts.

For many years Phuket has been the unofficial favourite for gay tourists from all over Asia, the convenient location and perfect weather making it the ideal getaway.

Thailand’s welcoming attitude towards the LGBT community has helped gain popularity for many years now, but the main attractions bringing in gay tourism is centred on events and parties.

Bangkok has begun hosting large Songkran circuit parties attracting thousands each year and Ko Phang Ngan’s full moon parties have also be-

Enjoying a paddle on the Andaman sea. Photo: gothaibefree.com come famous in the gay community.

One of the latest events in Phuket catering towards gay tourism is the upcoming Glow Phuket 2013 event.

Hosted from October 18 to 20, with parties at different locations on the island, Glow is one of the first gay events to receive sponsorship from the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

One of the main organisers of Glow, Laurent Ross tells The Phuket News how the idea for the event came about.

“I’ve worked in China for many years. When I came to Phuket five years ago I instantly recognised a need to bring qualty Chinese tourism here.

There are many people [from the gay community] who want to start

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coming to Phuket and partying and enjoying the freedom that perhaps they don’t have [in China].”

International sponsors for the party have recently recognised the potential of Phuket for hosting these kinds of events and it is likely there will be bigger events planned for the coming year.

Along with providing a much needed boost to the local gay calendar of events, Glow will also be donating to local charity Barnhem Muang Mai to benefit children who suffered from the effects of the 2004 tsunami.

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Partners in pool and life THE TWO OF US

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He’s coming to Phuket to promote the league.

He will be offering the chance for anyone to beat his Guinness World Record to clear a table. If anybody can beat it, they will be awarded US$100,000

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azen and Ying, the husband and wife owners of Thailand Pool Tables, have a lot to be thankful to the pastime of pool for – as it is what brought them together.

“I used to work in the hotel industry and that’s actually how I met my wife. Back in 2008, I called Thailand Pool Tables to find out more information about renting a pool table for my hotel and she came down to give me more information.”

Ying has been in the pool and billiard business for 13 years, and used to have a cafe with two pool tables.

“Actually, the cafe didn’t do very well, but I noticed the pool tables were very popular, so I bought more and started renting them around the island.”

Mazen did end up renting the table for his hotel, but in 2010 left the hotel industry to join Ying at Thailand Pool Tables.

Now the couple are together 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Which is great, says Ying, but it was not always as easy as it is now.

“At first it was difficult,” says Ying, “because we’re both used to being bosses.”

Mazen takes over, “But we’ve learned to give each other space and we complement each other quite well. We work on completely separate things most of the time” Ying focuses on accounting, customer relations and marketing, whereas Mazen focuses more on sales, daily operation and product development.

However, the pair’s hard work has definitely paid off. In April of this year, they moved office to the their purposebuilt premises in Cherng Talay – the eye-catching Box Park.

“The results have been astounding,” said Mazen, “We wanted a place fit for our business, where we could display lots of our products. We wanted a fun concept that invites people in and tells a little bit more about our company.”

“Now it’s quite common for people to come in and have a look around the Box Park and have their photos taken. It’s great. We even have requests for prewedding photo sessions.”

In a relatively short space of time of working together, they have expanded the company quickly, to what Mazen now considers to be the number one billiard and games room supplier in Thailand.

“All our tables are made of solid wood, fitted with high quality slate beds,” says Mazen, “some other pool tables on the market are using cheaper alternatives like MDF wood for the table body, and granite or concrete for the bed which are of course uneven surfaces and would lose shape over time.”

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Mazen and Ying outside the eye-catching premises of Thailand Pool Tables at the Box Park in Cherng Talay.

Tables. We wanted to bring real American pool tables to Thailand, and this has been a great success so far.”

As well as supplying pool tables to high-end hotels on and off the island, Mazen adds that the company also has some very unique products that are proving popular, such as fully outdoor pool tables.

“We also do a lot of custom-made pool tables for clients who would like something extra special.”

They are able to print personal or company logos on the cloth. “This is a very unique way to personalise your table,” says Mazen, “a great tool to promote any company or brand.”

They also have all types of game tables, from pool tables to foosball to air hockey to snooker. They even have carom and Russian billiard tables in different sizes, and sizes to suit all entertainment rooms.

“We’ve supplied many man caves,” adds Mazen with a smile.

The pair believe that although the popularity of pool has increased in Thailand of late, owing to the game’s retro appeal and parents wanting their children to play on more than touch screen devices, it can still grow further locally.

This is the main reason why, starting on November 4, Thailand Pool Tables is launching a new Phuket pool league that will run for 20 weeks.

The tournament will include ten teams from the north of the island and ten from the south. Thailand Pool Tables will then sponsor the winner of the tournament to compete in the Las Vegas VNEA 2014 World Championship, all expenses paid.

“We want to bring something new and exciting for all pool players. We want to take this sport to the next level, to a more international level,” explains Ying.

“There are some very good players here on the island, but there are no real standardised rules. So we want to bring more competition and reward to the game.”

To promote their new VNEA League, as they have titled it, Thailand Pool Tables is also hosting the ‘Ginger Wizard’, Englishman Dave Pearson, one of the

most exciting pool players the game has ever seen. Dave has broken over 20 poolrelated records with Guinness World Records.

“He’s coming to Phuket to promote the league,” says Mazen excitedly, “He will be offering the chance for anyone to beat his 26.5 seconds Guinness World Record to clear a table.

“If anybody can beat it, they will be

awarded US$100,000. Dave will also attempt to break his own world record during his final event.

“I may even give it a go myself.”

To find out more about Thailand Pool Tables, and how you can enter the Phuket VNEA league or watch Dave Pearson perform live, visit: thailandpooltables.com

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Yokohama students visit BISP

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ixty grade 9 international school students and six staff members from Yokohama, Japan arrived in Phuket last week for a six day field studies camp.

The camp forms part of what students have to do to work towards achieving their Yokohama International School (YIS) Global Citizen Diploma (GCD).

The students spent the week living in the British International School Phuket’s (BISP) boarding accommodation, and eating at the school refectory.

Patrick du Preez was the camp director and said that there were several main aims.

“The trip was not only about learning about the island’s environment and ecosystems, which include rainforest, marine life and mangrove planting, but also learning about the different groups in society.”

As part of this, BISP students went to paint and decorate the SOS Village Burmese refugee camp.

“The students also visited the Khao Phra Thaeo rainforest, where they hiked from Ton Sai waterfall to Bang Pae waterfall to learn more about rainforests, fauna and flora, and ended their hike with a visit to the Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre .”

Dennis Stanworth, head of academics at YIS Japan, who initiated the programme and accompanied the students to Phuket, said that the YIS GCD is a new diploma unique to YIS that aims to complement the IB Diploma and foster the skills and experiences that create globally aware and accomplished graduates.

“This is YIS’ second visit to BISP Phuket, which ideally lends itself to the study of various ecosystems including working with the Burmese camps.

“In addition, the students have brought various donations of clothing and stationery for the Burmese

Students from the Yokohama International School visit the SOS Village Burmese refugee camp to learn about life. workers and children, and for the students from the SOS Village.”

Qualified PE teacher Mr du Preez is no stranger to managing large student camps, as he has been the camp director of the BISP July Summer Camps for the past 12 years, but said he did owe thanks to

BISP parents Bob Windsor and to Hedley Castle who helped with safety precautions and organisation.

BISP Summer Camps will next be held July 6 to August 2, 2014. For more information, email summer@bisphuket.ac.th

When it rains, it pours Eric Haeg eric@teflcampus.com

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hile Phuket’s wet season has provided more than its fair share of rainfall, the island’s job market has also provided a windfall of teaching vacancies.

Over the past two months, employers have been contacting our TEFL training center in hope that we can help them find teachers. Every type of school has come calling, which is unprecedented for this time of the year. Most teaching jobs are advertised from March to early June.

This is almost always followed by a few months of drought before we see another push in October – before the start of the second academic term. Yet this year is different, and it’s got many foreign teachers talking.

“Whether it’s ajarnjobspace.com, esljobfeed.com or ajarn.com, I still see many adverts for teaching jobs in Thailand,” says John Eeckhout, founder of thailandteaching.asia.

One member of the forum replied stating that his school had seen a drop in the number of applicants who hold degrees. Others pointed to the terribly confusing and contradictory information regarding visas and work permits, as well as waivers for teachers who don’t yet have their teaching license.

These waivers require progress towards qualifying for the license and many teachers have found themselves running afoul of the system. Seeing as the Teachers Council of Thailand have clamped down on illegal teachers, these

factors could very well be contributing to the increase in vacancies.

Phillip Williams, founder of ajarn. com, also has his take on the situation.

“I don’t know if there is a trend yet, but I do feel that there are more jobs around for teachers that aren’t [being] filled. My theory is the same as what it’s been for several years now: teachers are beginning to say, ‘Hey, 25-30 thousand baht just isn’t enough to survive on.”

So what’s causing this recent influx of vacancies? So far, there are still plenty of teachers to go around, but the number of positions available has gone up. More and more schools are opening up and existing schools are expanding their programmes.

Also, there seem to be many more companies interested in offering Englishlanguage training to their staff – something that has been sorely missing from Thailand’s number one tourist destination for far too long. The big difference being that as 2015 fast approaches, one has to wonder if ASEAN and its potential for more competition within Southeast Asia finally has Thailand frantically finding ways to improve its terrible record for English-language proficiency.

As the saying goes: when it rains, it pours, and those looking for work would be wise to take advantage.

High season is coming soon. That means Phuket’s workforce will soon be too busy for English lessons and teachers may once again be left out to dry.

A TEFL trainer since 2007, Eric welcomes all questions and comments. Contact him at eric@teflcampus.com thephuketnews

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From Rock to Zumba Jody Houton editor3@classactmedia.co.th

Most people don’t care too much about workouts or they’re too lazy. So I really hope they will change their life by seeing me as an inspiration

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f you’re familiar with Thirapan ‘Bella’ Narongkool, you will likely know her in one of two guises: as the former PR for the Hard Rock Cafe in Patong, or the present-day uber fit Zumba instructor.

Although not mutually exclusive lifestyles, Bella explains that when she was at Hard Rock Cafe, where she would spend most days and evenings, she did not really have the time to exercise.

“After Hard Rock I started going to the gym a lot more and discovered Zumba, and after a few classes I realised that this is what I want to do, so I then took steps to become a registered Zumba instructor.

“They don’t often do Zumba courses in Thailand, usually only in Europe and America, so when they came to Bangkok I jumped at the chance.”

Now Bella dances, jumps, spins and gyrates to the beat whenever she gets the chance, but in a healthy way, and is eager to get as many people joining her as possible.

This is quite a typical attitude for members of the Zumba community, which is very much a way of life for instructors and members.

It’s also a vocation that could theoretically take her around the world, to anywhere where there is a registered Zumba school.

There are currently around 14 million members in more than 180 countries.

“Now that I am registered I get sent a CD every month or so with new routines to learn.”

Now the former onion ring-eating, headbanging MC leads Zumba classes across the island, and although the majority of her students are women and children, she believes it has something to offer for everyone, including men.

“Many guys think it’s not for them, that it’s dancing therefore ‘just for women’, but we use some real hardcore Spanish hip-hop, so it’s good for them too.

“It’s great to dance with people, lose weight and have fun. It’s good if a man can dance,” Bella adds with a smile.

The new, healthier Bella has also taken to doing mini-marathons of late, having completed the Starwood Mini Marathon in Phuket last month, with the aim of doing her first full marathon next year.

“Most people don’t care too much about workouts or they’re too lazy. So I really hope they will change their life by seeing me as an inspiration.”

Indeed she is an inspiration, she works full time in the marketing department at a Phuket hotel and is currently studying to get her MBA at the Ramkamheang University of Thailand in General Management.

Her Facebook page – Bellaworkouts – has a growing number of fans who log on to view her latest photos, complete with inspirational quotes and from this month, her monthly Youtube videos.

Her aim is simple, “I’d like to maintain my beautiful body, and be healthy and motivate other people to have a beautiful body and be healthy as well. It’s fun to do it together.”

HEALTH 5 IN BRIEF Urging worker contributions

The Social Security Office (SSO) should prepare for an ageing society by raising members’ contributions by 5 per cent every five years, says an academic from the National Health Security Office (NHSO). The academic, Kanit Sangsubhan, also director of the Fiscal Policy Research Institute, touted the proposal at the NHSO’s 2014 budget meeting on October 7. Bangkok Post

Making your mind up

Decision-making skills decline significantly in older adults, according to a new study by the University of Sydney. In the study, 135 people between 12 and 90 years of age were asked to make 320 financial decisions involving varying gains or losses and differing levels of risk. As a result of their choice inconsistency, the over-65s earned, on average, about 40 per cent less in the gain and loss trials than the other age groups.

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tart a new tradition and organize a ‘family movie night’ once a month. This is a great way to spend some quality time together as a family.

It involves some planning and prep work, but after all the hard work there is time to relax. Put the DVD in the DVD player, press play, sit back and ‘enjoy’!

Here are a few ideas how to make the evening even more special.

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Choose a movie that is suitable for your children and can easily be turned into a ‘theme’. Having a theme will help you choose the decorations, snacks and craft activities. This will make each family movie night a different one.

Originally from The NethFor the little ones choose a movie rated ‘G – Generlands, Phuket-based eral Audience’. These movies are suitable for all Yvon van Kesteren is ages. the mother of two girls.

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If your kids are a bit older, around 8 or over, you could also go for a movie with a ‘PG – Parental Guidance’ rating, but make sure you research beforehand if you find the movie appropriate for your kids.

Then set the date and make tickets.

Hand them out a few days before the event so the kids can get excited.

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Decide if you want to make a special dinner or just snacks for during the movie.

Making your own popcorn is always a big hit. Kids love to watch the corn pop and your house will smell great too! Or how about making home-made pizza and let your kids help you with it?

In the afternoon have your kids make a snack necklace that they can wear and eat during the movie.

Just buy some cookies and sweets and chips with holes in it and string it on a piece of yarn.

Or how about setting up a concession stand where the kids can buy their snacks and drinks?

Have a board with prizes on it and give them some ‘play money’ so they can buy their favourite things.

You can also let them earn some cash the days before by doing little chores for you.

A great way to teach your kid’s about earning money and the value of it.

Art department Think of a craft activity you can do with the kids in the afternoon before the movie.

This way they already get into the mood. You can already talk about the

movie, tell them a bit about the storyline and the characters, maybe they already know some of them.

Print a colouring page of the movie that you can use as a place mat during dinner and have the soundtrack playing in the background.

Make props that fit the theme and you can wear during movie. Or even better, wear a costume!

Theatre Look around the house to see if you have any items that fit the theme and you can use to decorate the theatre.

Throw some pillows and blankets on the floor, put on the PJ’s and get comfy.

Maybe even try to think of different locations to have your movie night, instead of the same old couch. Cuddle up together on the big bed. Or if the weather is nice create an outdoor cinema!

When you have a few big cardboard boxes, decorate them into cars with the kids and you can create your own ‘drive in cinema’!

Roll out the red carpet and have the kids hand in their tickets. Show them to their seat using a flash light.

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Watching a movie is fun, but there are also some valuable life lessons to be learned from most of the kid’s movies.

Mary Poppins teaches us that work can be fun, Beauty and the Beast teaches us about sacrifice and Pinocchio about honesty.

If you find it important that your kids pick up on these lessons, you can talk to them about it after the movie and relive the favourite parts together.

Have a trivia quiz about the movie afterwards and see how good your children paid attention.

“And they lived happily ever after”. thephuketnews

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Crusty and lusty: perfect combo Sam Wilko editor@classactmedia.co.th

Clockwise from top left:, the Sino-Portuguese building that houses “Crust”; mini pizzas; the lasagne. Photos: Stephan Audiger

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rust is a fresh and welcome fluorescent-green blip! on Phuket’s ever-radiating culinary radar. It’s basically a very well done up shop-house affair in the large Sino-Portuguese building complex (containing several dining options) just behind Index, by Big C. And it has to be said that the lunchtime crowd at Crust is on the whole, ahem, slightly crusty, with several seventy-something-year-olds blaring greetings and observations about expat life over neighbouring tables (at least at midday) and thus lending this brand-new restaurant a rather ‘mature’ feel to it.

But this is somewhat paradoxical, given that this

spanking-new restaurant is run by a young couple fresh from culinary training in Paris and a stint at Amanpuri – one of the island’s higher-end resorts; the sort of place to spot the likes of Slick Swagger cavorting with one of his latest barely-out-of-their-teens’ conquests. Or so I’m told...

And when I say it’s well done up, I mean it, and to glibly label it a ‘shophouse affair’ is perhaps unwarranted as its décor is positively charming, with a modern wooden theme throughout that incorporates seasoned timber trimmings and a non-slip floor tile arrangement with low-slung tables and comfortable sofas to slump down in, all in a naturally lit area, yet aided by discreet overhead lamps.

I’m guessing that the moniker ‘Crust’ was inspired by part-owner Nattanee Unsaen’s (aka Annabel) love of all things to do with baking and patisserie creations (have a peek on Facebook, they’re something to behold) while her partner Premin Kamphee, a genuine whizz in the kitchen, turns out Italianinfluenced dishes ‘con molto brio’.

We opt for salads, and within a sur-

prisingly short time, given the amount of people ordering at the busy midday slot, they’re served up pronto; a citrus arugula salad (B120) with toasted almonds, orange segments and sliced cherry tomatoes along with shaved parmesan in a perfect vinaigrette, accompanied by a Parma salad with Chiang Mai strawberries (B200). It’s all great and innovative stuff and when the mains are served – a Vesuvian-hot bubbling and spitting lasagna (B380) and perfectly crafted mini-pizza picante (B190) – it’s fair to say that Chef Premin knows the difference between Trad and fad.

Any negatives? Yup: Only the rightlane switch, death-defying, teethclenching 15-metre dash over to Crust’s soi through the oncoming hordes of recently acquired Nissan, Suzuki, Mazda, and Toyotas plus the occasional ten-wheeler truck when arriving from the north.

To avoid this, simply dredge up some patience and venture down to the indescribable mess at Central and after a pleasant 20 minutes or so wishing an ‘interesting life’ on the people who actually think that this almost incredible cock-up will somehow ameliorate our island experience, hang a right, then another right.

Crust is a very welcome newcomer and comes with standards as high as the best on the island. It’s a highly recommendable choice for either lunch or dinner.

Crust, Klong Bangyai Road (behind Index), Phuket Town. Open 11am to 10pm. Closed Wednesdays. Tel: 093873-0317. Facebook: Crust.

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Bodega & Grill

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Navrang Mahal

Trisara Seafood

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

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

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

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

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

Ceramic Kitchen Mom Tri’s Villa Royale

ITALIAN

RE KÁ TA Beach Club

Acqua

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

Reservations recommended. momtriphuket .com; 076 333 568

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

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

FRENCH

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

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

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

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

Baan Kalim Restaurant & Seafood KEE Sky Lounge

DaVinci

La Boucherie

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

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

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

Weaves Restaurant

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

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

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

THAI Baan Vijitt Restaurant

Breeze Restaurant

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

The Bistro Restaurant Tre by DoublePool Villas

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

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

JAPANESE Talung Thai Tamarind Restaurant

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

The Bistro is at Impiana Resort Patong Phuket.

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

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

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

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From Sweden to the sois Claire Connell editor1@classactmedia.co.th

My friends think I’m crazy, really no one understands my passion for dogs and for doing this.

But if people come here, they will understand

Johanna, left, and her mother Lena are volunteering at the Soi Dog Foundation. They are pictured with “Soi”, the dog they will foster in Sweden for six months.

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ohanna Johansson’s friends think she’s mad for taking time out of her busy work schedule to fly thousands of kilometres to help Phuket’s street dogs.

The 22-year-old chef from Sweden is on her third visit to the island to volunteer at the Soi Dog Foundation’s Mai Khao shelter.

“My friends think I’m crazy, really no one understands my passion for dogs and for doing this. But if people come here, they will understand,” Johanna says.

Her involvement with Soi Dog began in March 2012, when she found a sick dog in Bangkok while visiting her brother.

The dog could barely walk due to a leg injury, and she wanted to take it back to Sweden. She Googled what to do, and came across Soi Dog. She’s a keen dog lover (she already has six dogs in Sweden) and decided she wanted to return to help.

This time Johanna will take back “Soi”, a 15-month-old dog, to foster for six months before the dog goes to a permanent home in Australia.

Johanna and her mother

Lena, who came over with her on this visit, spend their mornings walking the dogs and “socialising” them, which means giving them lots of cuddles. The best part of Johanna’s experience has been teaching the dogs to get comfortable walking on a lead.

“They can rebuild their trust with humans, no matter what they have been through.

“I think this [the shelter] is a good place to be if you’re a soi dog. I’m just happy that the dogs are here and not on the streets.”

SOI DOG STORIES August Sterilisations In August, Soi Dog Foundation sterilised a total of 1,329 animals, 793 of which were dogs in Phuket.

In the first half of August, our mobile clinic completed its work in Rawai, the southernmost Or Bor Tor in Phuket. The Prevent Unwanted Puppies (PUP) Programme then moved to Koh Kaew Or Bor Tor on August 19, where we spent three weeks at three different locations. The mobile team sterilised 621 dogs – the second highest monthly total since we began the programme.

Appeal for supplies Thank you to all the hotels and businesses who responded to our appeal for sheets and towels. We are always in need of these items and would like to ask hotels and businesses to keep us in mind when replacing these items. If you are able to help, please contact the shelter on 081788-4222.

Sterilisation suite The new sterilisation suite at the shelter is taking shape. This building is

FRIDAY, 11,2013 2013 FRIDAY, OCTOBER OCTOBER 11, being constructed by a combination of our volunteers and staff. Foundation Brigitte Bardot is helping to support the construction of this facility.

Adoptions Every year SDF adopts out as many dogs as possible to good homes in countries in the UK, Europe, Canada and the USA. Last year 360 dogs were adopted and we are on track to beat this record in 2013. Sadly, we bid farewell in late October to volunteers Cindy and Derek Amey, who film and process the dogs for adoption, and welcome Chris and Paula Robinson to take over these roles. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication Cindy and Derek.

Volunteers Volunteers are essential in teaching dogs to trust people and walk on a lead.

Almost all of the dogs at our shelter are former street dogs who have never been indoors and need to learn to feel comfortable around people. Thank you to our volunteers, and we always need more, so please consider volunteering at Soi Dog. For more information, please contact volunteer@ soidog-foundation.org

FOSTER A DOG

Have you been thinking of getting a new dog, such as this gorgeous dog Troy who was rescued from the streets, but unsure if it is a good idea because you may be moving overseas or back home soon? Maybe you could consider fostering a rescue dog for a month or so, or until the dog finds a permanent home. If you are interested to know more about fostering a dog or or taking care of a dog temporarily, call 084 877 3566. For more photos and information visit doggieheaven.net.

Doggie Heaven rescues dogs who are injured, ill or neglected and gives them what they need to recover.

With the combination of good food, the right medicine, lots of love and time to rest, they find themselves recovered and ready to enjoy life again. Then we do our best to find them suitable loving homes. thephuketnews

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Walking up Monkey Hill JAMIE’S PHUKET Jamie Monk editor@classactmedia.co.th

Read the original story at jamie -monk. blogspot .com. Jamie works at liveaboard dive specialists Sunrise Divers in Karon, 084-626-4646, sunrise-divers.com

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n late Sunday afternoon, after a hot day, and a couple of hours working in the garden, I decided that my original plan to drive to Cape Phromthep and hike down the path to the very end of Phuket was not going to happen due to an onset of laziness. I still can’t believe I have never done that after 11 years here!

So we took a vague drive into Phuket Town with the idea of a little walk somewhere and maybe an early dinner at Dairy Hut(a restaurant near Bangkok Hospital Phuket that normally has live music at the weekend).

We actually thought of heading for a drive around Koh Sirey, but it was getting late, and Sirey is on the far east side of town... we instead headed to the north side of town and the hill which most people call Monkey Hill, although it’s really called Khao To Sae. We’d not been here for a while, it may have been a couple of years actually. There is a narrow road right to the top where you find many radio and TV antennae. The monkeys are also nearer the top.

This time we drove as far as the shrine, called Chao Por To Sae. The shrine features tigers and monkeys, and it’s built into the hillside surrounded by tropical foliage.

We had no plan to walk to the very top of the hill, that would be foolhardy! We just walked up until we found a view. A little ex-

From left: keen cyclists, hungry monkeys, hill shrine. ercise before dinner.

Many local people come here to walk, ride bikes or run. The road is quite steep, so even a gentle walk is enough to burn a few calories.

Some way below the “monkey line” we stopped where a gap in the trees allowed views to the east and south. A good place to stop and pose for photos. One tree covered hillside looked almost autumnal.

Good for the kids to get some exercise too. Kids these days are easily distracted by their video games or watching movies or (God forbid!) reading books. We try to keep our kids active physically and mentally. Not too much though, it should still be enjoyable.

I remember when we last came, a restau-

rant was being built just below the shrine, not so far up the hill but still quite a good viewpoint. The restaurant is now open, it’s called Green Forest. The menu was full of local food – lots of salads and seafood. Looks good.

Although I live here, sometimes time is limited for exploring (yeah, I have a job working six days a week). Nice to revisit a place and find that there might be a good meal waiting in the future!

We do try to get out and explore on days off, but some days we have work to do around the house, feel lazy and just head somewhere local. Phuket has enough little places of interest that we can keep going back – there’s always something new to see.

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Valve helped create the Xi3 Piston “Steam Box”, above, which will be available November 29.

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n September 23, Valve announced their next move in the highly competitive PC and console gaming market: Valve’s Steam OS. While not yet as big as the upcoming releases of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, Steam OS has the potential to replace both consoles and PC. Valve is currently best known for ‘Steam’, the online gaming distribution platform, as well as the Half-Life game series. All of which have proven to be great successes.

So why does Steam OS matter? In layman’s terms, an OS (operating system) is the programme that allows the use of computers, tablets, and cellphones (think Windows and iOS).

For years Windows has dominated the PC gaming market as the OS of choice, simply because there has been little choice.

Various alternative OS systems, such as Ubuntu, have tried to break into the market with little success.

One of the major reasons for this is that games, like all software, have to be designed for the intended OS. Microsoft’s Windows has so wholly dominated the market that it hasn’t been worth it for developers to create games that work outside of it.

Valve’s Steam OS announcement is a strong indication that they plan to take the fight to the big boys on not only the PC front, but on the console side as well.

Gabe Newell, co-founder and managing director at Valve, has made it no secret that he would like to see Valve change the status quo.

Valve first announced the Steam Box near the end of 2012, and has been relatively quiet until now, with the announcements of Steam OS and the Steam Controller. All of these are currently under development

with possible release dates in mid-2014.

It is estimated that Valve, through the Steam distribution system, could hold up to 70 per cent of the online PC gaming distribution market. Steam OS, with native support for a few AAA gaming titles, could seriously entice Windows users to switch, especially since it will be free.

Considering the success that the Steam distribution platform already enjoys, console users could switch too.

Imagine, any game available on Steam instantly playable on the PC and TV via the Steam Box. Gamers would be able to play with friends around the world, both PC and console users.

Still, the company has yet to officially release much of this new technology, but will make more announcements soon.

A special thank-you to Leon Human from Prince of Songkla University for his input.

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IN BRIEF Ted 2 gets a release date

Everyone’s favourite thunder buddy will grace the big screen once again when Ted 2 is released to theaters on June 26, 2015.

The film will be a sequel to the 2012 comedy about a foul-mouthed teddy bear that comes to life and is taken care of by his best friend, a man in his 30s played

by Mark Wahlberg.

Seth McFarlane will direct the film while Mila Kunis is said to reprise her role, though plot details have not been released.

Ted 2 will join a crowded 2015 movie season that includes Assassin’s Creed, Jurassic World, Batman vs. Superman, Star Wars: Episode VII, Independence Day 2, and The Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Gravity

Floating perfection FILM REVIEW J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

Gravity is what can happen when directors push the boundaries of technology, story, and elements, both audio and visual

Director: Alfonso Cuarón Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, and Ed Harris, Running time: 91 minutes

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hile watching Alfonso Cuaron’s space-set drama, Gravity, audiences may be slightly distracted by what’s being shown on screen – it’s called art.

In the film, Sandra Bullock and George Clooney are stranded in space, desperately trying to get back to safety. The two were making repairs on the Hubble Telescope, when things went badly wrong and they were sent tumbling through dark silence.

Cuaron wastes no time in putting the action in motion, and the audience is immediately enveloped inside this universe, feeling almost as much anxiety as the stranded pair on screen.

Cuaron’s last directed film, 2006’s dystopian Children of Men, was one of the most impressive movies of the last 15 years, and employed several long, drawn out one-take shots.

In Gravity, the Mexican director uses the technique to perfection, panning between characters against an infinite backdrop that screams for attention – one shot alone runs a full 17 minutes.

Cuaron uses these no-cut shots several times throughout the film, challenging the modern audience’s attention span, too accustomed as we are to short takes and chopping, dynamic camera angles.

Similarly, Cuaron uses silence as a third character to emphasise the feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, fear, and isolation.

Though music is employed in key moments, it seems the silence is just as powerful.

Prepare to hear the crunch of popcorn from your fellow theatre-goers. The absence of sound puts more stress on our astronauts, and on us, the audience.

As a survival story, much like in movies such as Alive and 127 Hours, Gravity questions

SFX Coliseum Phuket (Central Festival) Elysium (T) Gravity (E/3D) Gravity (E/G) Gravity (T) Mor 6/5 Pak Mha ta Phee (T) Prisoners (E) Runner Runner (E) Runner Runner (E/G) Rush (E) The Smurfs 2 (E/G)

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15:00, 17:25, 19:50, 22:15 14:20, 18:20, 22:15 16:10, 20:10 15:15, 17:15, 19:15, 21:15 15:30, 17:45, 20:00, 22:15 17:00, 22:30 16:20, 20:20 14:10, 18:10, 22:10 14:30, 20:00 15:45, 18:00, 20:15, 22:25

Conan film gets screenwriter

Hollywood’s obsession with having Arnold Schwarzenegger reprise all of his old roles continues as producers have hired Andrea Berloff to pen the script for a new Conan film.

Berloff, who wrote the Oliver Stone film World Trade Center, will reportedly work on a story that is said to pick up where the first movie left off.

J-Lo to play Rihanna’s mom

just what you will do to live through disaster.

Bullock deserves another Oscar nomination for her performance, her best role since 2009’s The Blind Side.

It is criminal that Phuket does not have an IMAX theatre (though local audiences can watch Gravity in 3D at both Jungceylon and Central Festival), as this is a film that should be seen with the works.

It makes you feel small and insignificant as you make sense of the story and lose yourself in the isolation.

Gravity is what can happen when directors push the boundaries of technology, story, and elements, both audio and visual.

Audiences will clearly enjoy the ride through space, but will later come to realise – some time after the credits roll – that this was not just a movie, but a work of art by one of the top auteurs of our time.

Production is set to get underway on the film adaptation of Adam Rex’s book The True Meaning of Smekday with Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Steve Martin, and Adam Parsons on board.

The comedy film, re-titled Home, puts Captain Smek (Martin) in charge of an alien race that lands on earth and wishes to make it his race’s home.

Rihanna is set to play a young girl who avoids capture and has to free her mother, played by Lopez.

Tim Johnson, who directed Antz, is calling the shots for this film, which is slated for a November 2014 release.

US BOX OFFICE TOP 10 Film 1

Gravity

with a Chance of 2 Cloudy Meatballs 2

Gross

$55.5M

$55.5M

$21.5M

$60.6M

3

Runner Runner

$7.6M

$7.6M

4

Prisoners

$5.7M

$47.9M

5

Rush

$4.41M

$18.1M

6

Don Jon

$4.16M

$16.1M

7

Baggage Claim

$4.12M

$15.2M

8

Insidious: Chapter 2

$3.88M

$74.8M

9

Pulling Strings

$2.5M

$2.5M

$2.15M

$5.39M

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SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) Elysium (E) Gravity (E/3D) Prisoners (E) Riddick: Rule of the Dark Runner Runner (E) Rush (E) The Smurfs 2 (E/3D)

Weekend gross

15:10, 22:25 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00, 22:00 17:30, 20:30 15:30, 18:00, 20:30 15:50, 20:20 17:50, 22:20 16:00, 18:10, 20:20

As some movies and movie times change every Thursday morning, after The Phuket News has gone to press, the accuracy of the following information cannot be guaranteed.

For up-to-date information, visit sfcinemacity.com, or call the cinemas directly: SFX Coliseum Phuket 076-209000 and SFC Jungceylon Phuket 076-600-555.

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Babes do battle in competition

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attle of the Babes is an international model search pageant with events set to take place within the Asia-Pacific region this year.

The event will start in Asia during October and November, with shows to be held in Thailand, Singapore, The Philippines and Hong Kong. Following the Asia programme of events, New Zealand, Australia and the United States will be the next countries to take part.

Battle of the Babes has a superb prize pool, giving opportunities to the winning models to help them pursue a modelling career.

Prizes include flights to Paris including accommodation, flights to the International Finals in Hong Kong, including accommodation, a modelling contract, runway feature in fashion event, professional photo shoots in Hong Kong and Paris plus more.

The event is open to potential new models as well as already established professional models. There is no maximum age limit, nor any height minimum requirement. There is no strict set of requirements, only that the entrants must be 18 years of age or over.

The Phuket dates and venues are as follows: October 26, Heat, Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, Patong October 27, Heat, Novotel October 30, Heat, Hollywood Discoteque, Patong October 31, Semi-Final, Novotel November 1, Heat, Hollywood November 2, Semi-Final, Hollywood November 30, Thailand Final, Novotel December 1, Thailand Final, Hollywood.

For more details on the event and registration, visit worldbattleofthebabes.com. This event is sponsored by Class Act Media.

WEEKDAYS Breakfast with Sam & Kirsty

7am-11am

The Power Hour

11am-12pm

Lifestyle

12pm-3pm

Drive with Jason Wilder

3pm-7pm

Non Stop Music

7pm-7am

SATURDAYS Breakfast Classified

8 - 10am

Saturday Sessions

10 - 1pm

Box of Neutrals

1 - 2pm

Going Green’ with Nick Anthony

2 - 4pm

Non stop music

4 - 6pm

Saturday Night Fever

6pm - Midnight

SUNDAYS Breakfast Classified Sunday Brunch with Jason Wilder

9 - 11am 11am - 2pm

Asia Pop 40 with Dom Lau

2 - 5pm

Mellow Moments with Andy Saunders

5 - 7pm

The Chill Factor with Colin Hanslip The Sunday Chill

7 - 9pm 9pm - Midnight

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n October 19, Taste Restaurant on Surin beach hosts a Bollywood party fundraiser for the Good Shepherd School.

According to a statement released by the organisers, ‘There will be some truly amazing items up for auction and great prizes for best dressed and best dance moves. So get dressed up, get your dancing shoes on, dig deep and join us in support of this fantastic project.”

A school for underprivileged Burmese immigrant children was set up in late 2010. It consists of three concrete blocks with fencing around it and a roof.

There were no tables or chairs, just a blackboard and a committed teacher.

Initially 20 children enrolled for classes, varying in ages from 2 to 14. None of the children had received any schooling up until this point. There are now 60 children taking classes and many more on the waiting list. In total around 150 children need access to the school. Good Shepherd believe every child deserves the right to a basic education in a safe and inspiring environment.

Last year the fundraising effort was kicked off

by Stand Up Projects. Seven men paddle-boarded around the entire island of Phuket in four days in order to raise awareness and funds.

Since then, they have gone on to raise enough money to buy the required land and commences the building of a three storey school with a medical clinic for the children and their families, and a nursery for the younger children.

The new girl in Phuket is Callie, who is the new presenter on Live 89.5. Callie has had many years in radio and brings her effervescence and experience to our Afternoon programme.

Callie will be on weekdays from noon to 3pm.

7 - 10 pm

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Bollywood party to help school project

NEW GIRL IN TOWN

FRIDAY SPECIAL Asia Pop 40 with Dom Lau

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The foundations for the school were blessed earlier this year.

They are now about two weeks away from completion of the school, and need one last push to get the money in to finish the job and provide some liquidity for the ongoing running costs.

Tickets for the Bollywood-themed party are B1,200 (all proceeds go to the Good Shepherd School). Contact either Jade on 087-886-6401 or via jade@tastesurinbeach.com, or Katharine on 089589-49 83, or via kat.reynolds@hotmail.co.uk.

For those who cannot attend but wish to donate, contact Quintin on 090-164-0746 or via email on quintin@standupprojects.com. For more details on the school, visit the website: theschoolphuket.com The Bollywood party at Taste Restaurant is sponsored by Class Act Media.

LOOKING FOR NEW FACES

Phuket News TV is looking for some new participants in a weekly chat programme.

If you can speak English, know the island and have an opinion, we want you! Contact broadcast@classactmedia.co.th for more info.

WEEKENDS Heard our new line-up on the weekends? There’s something for everyone. Even if you’re not a follower of the Formula One (F1), you will still enjoy ‘Box of Neutrals’ on Saturdays from 1pm to 2pm. The team are passionate about all aspects of the racing but also very entertaining. Following them is our regular ‘Going Green’ programme with Nick Anthony. Nick is a passionate campaigner of the vital ‘green’ issues for the island and will always have many suggestions on small things you can do to get better involved in keeping Phuket pristine so future generations can enjoy it as well.

Sunday nights are a time to relax, starting from 5pm when Andy Saunders presents ‘Mellow Moments’, followed by ‘The Chill Factor’ and then even more relaxing chill music up to midnight. A perfect end to the week.

VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL QUESTIONS ANSWERED

The local Vegetarian Festival is in full swing and it can all be quite bewildering to non-locals. Actually it can be bewildering to just about anyone. So we got Alice to ask a local cultural expert about all those mysterious aspects of the annual Vegetarian Festival. You can see the interview online as well as on Phuket Cable.

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PHANTOM FUN Musical show Phantom of the Popra, written and directed by Phuket’s Gary Crause, kicked off in style last Thursday (October 3) at the Underwood Art Factory. Photos: Anastasia Melnikova

Siobhan McGovern and Pjae Stanley do the Moulin Rouge.

Pjae Stanley rocked the house as Tina Turner.

Siobhan McGovern and Andrew Snape perform Phantom of the Opera.

Neill Thacker performs as Elvis.

Jeremy Swan as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

GRAND OPENING NIGHT Vareeyah Restaurant and Resort opened on Friday (October 4) in Pa Khlok, opposite the Phuket Airpark. Owners Pisanu and Oy Vorawath laid on a buffet and free drinks.

From left, Nok, Da and Tom.

HELPING THE KIDS Far left, owner Pisanu Vorawath with friends Bow, Kratai and Eak.

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Phuket band “Elephant in the Room” travelled to Baan Sri Thammarat Orphanage in Nakhon Sri Thammarat to donate the B108,000 raised at a charity event held at The Village, Coconut Island. The children were each given gifts, and the money would be used to fund a summer educational camping trip.

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SUPER FUN FOR KIDS It was a great turnout on Saturday (October 5) for the Superkidz Duathlon event, held at Thanyapura Sports and Leisure centre. The next event, the full triathlon race, will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014.

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DOWN COME THE GODS The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is on this week at shrines around the island. The final day of the 10-day event ends with a parade at Saphan Hin on Sunday (October 13) evening.

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FRIDAY, 11,2013 2013 FRIDAY, OCTOBER OCTOBER 11,

Soi Dog Foundation 10th Anniversary Fundraiser

Get ready to kick up your heels Silk Restaurant, Andara Resort and Villas 12th October 2013 Dress code: Roaring 20s 6pm till late Contact Cristy on 084 054 4367 for bookings

UNTIL SUN OCTOBER 13 IBAP - Networking & New Acquaintances

Phuket Vegetarian Festival The Phuket Vegetarian Festival is an annual event held during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar. It is believed that the vegetarian festival and its accompanying sacred rituals bestow good fortune upon those who religiously observe this rite. During this time, local residents of Chinese ancestry strictly observe a 10-day vegetarian or vegan diet for the purposes of spiritual cleansing and merit-making. Sacred rituals are performed at various Chinese shrines and temples and aesthetic displays such as walking barefooted over hot coals and ascending ladders with bladed rungs are performed by entranced devotees known as “Ma Song”.

This month’s program is entirely social within the newly reworked venue now having an inside and an outside extendedcover seating area. Please bring some extra business cards as this will be a great opportunity to meet and get to know some of our members and visitors. Full Moon Brewwork @ JungCeylon. Doors open 6:15pm, all welcome, more info - http:// ibap-phuket.org/.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 12

Phuket Latin Night @ XANA Calling all Latin lovers and sexy senoritas, introducing a little taste of Cuba, Xana’s first Latin night. Featuring free salsa lessons with former Usher dancer, Sean Moonwalker, at 8pm. Then at 9.30pm, after warming up your dancing toes, a Latin inspired DJ set - a mash up of funky beats and pop favourites. Enjoy the 2-for-1 MexiFoundation can drinks, Soi all Dog night, as well as delicious 10 Anniversary Fundraiser tacos. xanabeachclub.com

up of two powerhouses, that could truly be the most Heavy Hitting bout in all of Asian MMA today. OCTOBER 12 – LIVE FROM BANGKOK at Club Insanity, Sukhumvit Soi 12. Warm-up party starts at 4pm, Doors Open at 5pm – Fights start at 6pm. Tickets and more info: visit darefightsports.com.

friends and family each sunday at Sails!

Our live band sets the mood for a relaxing afternoon with delicious food, live cooking stations, refreshing drinks and good company. Balloon artists entertain the little ones with face painting and kid activities.

12pm - 3 pm. B1,400++ per adult, B700++ per child (Ages 5-12). 076 396 433.

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

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

See thegoodshepherd.info.

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

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

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Pool Competition at Expat Hotel

Get ready to kick up your heels Silk Restaurant, Andara Resort and Villas 12th October 2013 Dress code: Roaring 20s 6pm till late Contact Cristy on 084 054 4367 for bookings

Soi Dog 10th Anniversary Party Andara Resort and Villas will be hosting the Soi Dog 10th Anniversary Fundraiser on the 12th of October from 6pm till late.

Dress code Roaring 20’s. Your 3000 baht donation will go towards building the largest animal hospital in Thailand. With a delectable buffet dinner, free flow beverages, DJ Ben Jay on the decks, prizes for best dressed male and female and a midnight celebration. This will be an event not to be missed! Please contact Cristy on 084 054 4367 to make your booking.

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

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

SUNDAY OCTOBER 13

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

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

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

MONDAY OCTOBER 14

BBQ All You Can Eat at Shakers

Curry Fridays at Navrang Mahal Every Friday, all-you-can-eat authentic Indian curry buffet, B449 net per person.

7pm-11.30pm. Call 076 286 464.

DARE FIGHT – REBELS OF MMA Dare Fight Sports, ASIA’s Best MMA Organisation is proud to announce, IRON FIST VS. THE JOE RAY. Live from the Original Fight Capital of the World. A match

Sunday Brunch at Sails, Hilton Enjoy our lavish international buffet with

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

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

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TUESDAY OCTOBER 15

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

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

List your event at thephuketnews.com

Laguna, Rawai. No Name Bar, Karon v Bye. Australia Bar & Grill, Kata v Bye. Allstar Sports Bar, Kata v Solutions Bar, Kata.

Ying Yang Bar, Rawai v The White Hart, Rawai. Walkabout A, Karon v The Islander Bar, Rawai. All games start 8pm. southernphuketpool.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS FRI OCT 18 - SUN OCT 20

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16 Glow Phuket 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.

Phuket’s latest gay event GLOW will be hosted on the 18th to the 20th of October.

Splash pool party at Indochine on Friday will be followed by Neon Nights at X Club on Bangla Road, with the grande finale hosted at Diamond Beach Club in Surin.

Tickets available online at glowphuket.com or from the venues.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 19 Wednesday Ribs The ribs are dry rubbed and smoked for 6 hours then massaged with Kentucky Bourbon BBQ sauce. Full rack set: 3 course set with corn chowder and bread pudding souffle: B1,500++ per person. Must reserve. For residents order one kg full rack on Friday for takeaway on Wednesday. Pick up and pay at SALA Beach Bar 5pm-6.30pm (Happy hour) B750 net. Sorry, you must take away.

Make a reservation or book your ribs with events@salaphuket.com, no phone calls please.

Bollywood Nite Party Get Ready for a Bollywood Bonanza as we bring you a long night of desi beats and Indian treats. Beverage & special prizes “Best dressed” & “Best Moves”. The event will be happening on 19th Oct, 2013. Bar opens at 7.30 pm till late. Tickets 1,200 THB (All proceeds go to The Good Shepherd Charity) at Taste Restaurant, Surin Beach.

For more information and reservation contact : Katharine 089 589 4983 / Jade 087 886 6401.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 26 Live Jazz Trio at Mom Tri's Enjoy live Jazz at Mom Tri’s Kitchen. Every Wednesday and Sunday Night in the Sea Shell Bar. Sunset Happy Hour daily from 6-7pm including selected beverages by the glass and 50% off drinks. Great live music, gorgeous sunset views and Thai and international cuisine. See momtriphuket.com.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 17

Southern Phuket Pool League Buddha Bar, Laguna, Rawai v Pita Bar, @thephuketnews

Navy League Phuket Party Margaritaville-Parrot Head Party sponsored by Navy League Phuket 26 Oct at Underwood Art Factory from 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Dinner, unlimited beverages.

Blues band, Buffet songs and DJ. Island casual/Parrot Head dress. Visit website for brochure. Support our Community Service projects. 1500 Baht advance sales or 2000 Baht at door. David Rucker 087 266 7514. navyleaguephuket.org.

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

WED OCT 30 - FRI NOV 1

Dave Pearson/Launch Phuket Pool League For the First Time in Thailand The World’s number one pool entertainer Dave Pearson (aka The Ginger Wizard) will be in Phuket attempting to set a new Guinness World Record. This event is organised by Thailand Pool Tables in preparation for the New VNEA Pool League in Phuket. Runs from 30th October to 1st November. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/vneaphuket or www. thailandpooltables.com.

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exclusive partnership with Grand Opera Thailand on Saturday 2nd November.

6.00pm to 7.00pm - Welcome cocktail party with drinks and canapés 7.00pm to late –“A Grand Affair” the Gastronomic & Operatic journey begins. Dress: Cocktail/formal.

Price: THB 5,000 NET per person included a bottle of beverage per couple. Maikhao Dream Villa Resort and Spa, 076 371 371, events@maikhaodream.com (Bookings require full prepayment)

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5

Melbourne Cup - The race that stops a nation!

Be part of the fun in Phuket with Aussies in Phuket at Ao Chalong Yacht Club. Nov 05, 2013 from 09:30am Aussies in Phuket Members - THB 1,000 p.p. Non members - THB 1,200 p.p. Includes a welcome drink, snacks, sumptuous buffet and traditional Melbourne Cup day activities. More details and ticket purchases - phuketticketmaster.com.

EVERY DAY

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

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

Charity Halloween Ball Tickets are 700 baht each and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Good Shepherd.

They can be bought before or on the door, and each ticket gives entry, a free drink on arrival, a 2-for1 drinks voucher and free jelly shots. On the night there will also a be a raffle, prize for best dressed and a seafood BBQ buffet by the beach for 900 baht ++.

Email info@xanabeahclub.com for details.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2

A Grand Affair Maikhao Dream Villa Resort & Spa in

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

Contact kez@oasisedphuket.com for info & to book now, phone: 084 946 2171.

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This week in history

GOT YOUR ISLAND VIEW NUMBER

■■ October 11, 1811

250

Number of dollars lost every year by the average bank teller.

150

Number of people worldwide killed by falling coconuts in an average year.

40

Number of people worldwide killed by sharks in an average year.

7

Percentage of people who say they would commit murder in return for US$10 million.

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Ever wonder what goes on in the kitchen at a restaurant when you’re waiting for a dish to arrive? I wandered into the kitchen at La Gaetana in Phuket Town to catch Gianni, the owner, putting fancy little squiggles and dots on edges of the dessert bowls. I wonder how many of us consider the time and effort a chef puts into fancying up the bowl or plate to make the whole presentation look not just appetising, but visually attractive. Gerry Cummings Got a Phuket photo to share? Email it with a caption to editor@classactmedia.co.th

The boat Juliana bcomes the first steam ferry to go into operation, carrying passengers between New York and New Jersey.

■■ October 12, 1216 Campaigning against rebel barons, King John of England loses his crown jewels in quicksand as he crosses the tidal flats of The Wash.

■■ October 13, 54 The Roman Emperor Claudius dies mysteriously of poisoning. His nephew Nero takes over.

■■ October 14, 1913 An explosion at the Senghenydd Colliery in Wales claims the lives of 439 miners, the worst coal mining disaster in British history.

■■ October 15, 1783 Étienne Montgolfier ascends in a hot air balloon made by him and his brother, making him the first human to leave the surface of the Earth.

■■ October 16, 1967 Marie Antoinette, widow of Louis XVI, is guillotined at the height of the French Revolution.

■■ October 17, 1913 A huge vat of beer bursts at a London brewery. The wave of beer floods streets nearby, smashes buildings and drowns seven people.

Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York

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Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz:

1. 31; 2. The Sun; 3. They contain toxins (Eat enough and you could die); 4. Gujarati (Indian); 5. 100 kg.

1. 13, 17, 19, 23, 29. What’s the next number in the series?

2. Heliology is the study of what?

3. What do rhubarb leaves, tomato stems and cherry pips have in common?

4. From which language does the word ‘bungalow’ derive?

5. Which is heavier, 100 kilograms or 200 pounds?

Answers at the foot of the page.

Across 1. Twosome 5. P.D.Q. 9. Finance magazine 14. Kashmir clan 15. Chronicle 16. Madison Square Garden, e.g.

17. Fill to excess 18. Property conveyor 20. Is a loving person 22. Days ___ 23. Orinoco, e.g.

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Seaview Villa 3 Bed Cape Yamu: Luxury single storey villa,

Luxury 3 Bedroom Pool Villa: Located 4 km from Layan

furnished, set in private gardens with pool. Only 10 mins to PIA/BIS schools.

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

room apartment for rent, long or short term, fully furnished, kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Pool, large gardens, parking, a mere 3 minute stroll to scenic Nai Harn beach. resortgm@gmail.com.

Luxury Condo Rent/Sale: Luxury Condo Rent/Sale Phuket Villa Patong Beach beside Jungceylon.

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GOLF VILL A @ Loch Palm: 3 bed 3 Bath fully furnished villa. Large living room, kitchen & laundry. Overlooking 8th hole tee.

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room both air con, large kitchen. Newly renovated. Part furnished. 10 minutes. from Laguna, 15 minutes. from Surin Beach. 12,000 per month, minimum 12 months. 087 272 5250. phetmeekha@ yahoo.com.

Rawai Pool Villa For Sale: Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale/Rent: B11.9 Va s s a n a R e s i d e n c e . 2 Bedroom: Luxury 2 bedroom, 2

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

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bathroom apartment. Sea view, swimming pool, whirlpool. Wi-Fi, cable TV. Only 3 apartments in complex. Call Eng. 087 882 9604, Rus. 084 443 6811 artlpmj@yahoo.com.

PROPERTY FOR SALE

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

Seaview Pool Villa for Rent:

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

ACG Cricket Ground:

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

3 Bedroom House for rent:

2 Bed villa with lovely garden, koi pond, pool with sala/ 3rd bed and seaview.

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

Kathu Anuphas Golf Ville, fully furnished, 15 min to Patong, 15 min to Phuket Town, 20 min to Intern. School.

THB 30,000/month long term. Available immediately. Contact 087 892 6899.

Luxury Private Villa - 48 MB: A stunning villa sits on 1.8 rai in prime location of Kathu, only 5-10 mins to major shopping centres, Phuket Town, 4 golf courses and 15 mins to Patong. Comprising large main residence living/dining area, fitted kitchen, 3 ensuite bedrooms.

Separate office or maids’ quarters.

Within the grounds full size bar/ games room also separate apartment with modern kitchen, large living area and 2 ensuite bedrooms and 1 toilet. Within the beautifully landscaped grounds is a large swimming pool and much more. Secured

by CCTV alarm system and electronically controlled gates. This villa has to be viewed to be appreciated.

To view online visit www.youtube. com type in “big house in Phuket” Viewing by appointment only CALL NOW 084 -293 -7923 (Thai/Eng) 081-854-0061 (Eng) Email: mrgeoffcurry@yahoo.com.

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

Bougainvillea Pool Villa Phuket: Discover the happiness of living the way a local Phuketian does in a highly pleasurable, private atmosphere close to Bang-Tao beach.

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

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

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

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Fully furnished 1bed/1bath 29sqm 2.9 MB. & 2bed/2.5bath 72sqm 6.9 MB. Close to Jungceylon, Bangla road & Patong hospital. Ramon 085 644 9344, ramonbencharitiwong@gmail.com.

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

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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.

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

5km east from Heroines Monument.

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

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

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

Enquiries on 087 283 8884 or 080 690 5248.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. RPM Marina Condo:

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

Freehold Condo For Sale:

45 Sq.m Freehold. 2 balconies (great view). 1 bedroom. 1 livingroom. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet. Cable TV. Laundry.

Fresh market. Swimming pool.

Gym. Restaurant. Call 080 040 9077.

location, off road parking, busy road.

Contact Thai 084 630 6920, English 082 534 7410, jeedyvcd@hotmail.com, davidweath@yahoo.com.

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

081 737 0722.

Outstanding investment Lanta: Outstanding investment op-

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

Sales Down Payment Dcondo Mine: 7th floor. with

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

Patong Free Hold Condo:

Studio condo on 4th floor 50s/m.

Huge swimming pool, beautiful gardens, completly renovated new tiles, light, painting, new furniture, kitchen, shower and toilet. B2.5 million, Eng 085 471 9246, Thai 087 621 3405.

Sea View Off Plan Condominiums: 65m2 Condominium. 1

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

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.

Luxury Villa in Chalong: Per-

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

When only the best will do!!!!4 bed/pool villa in Phukets best kept gated community.410 sq.mtr villa.812 sq.mtr land.

Overlooking lagoon.Beautiful.Ph: 089 652 1951.or thailandmls@gmail.com.

Nai Harn Baan Bua:

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.

lage, 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.

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

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

N ew Condo Kat hu For Sale/Rent: Sansiri D Condo Villa with Pool for Sale: Free250m road frontage near Bypass: 16 rai next to Phumundra,

Rawai Great Buying: Lovely

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

Stunning Town Home: 3 BDR

flrs.Can make business ground floor.

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

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

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

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

Kathu, Fully furnished Studio Sale 1.15M on 6th Floor, good facilities with fitness gym and large swimming pool. Only 5 minute to Patong, Lotus, Big C, Central. 086 1058 144.

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

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.

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

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

2 Pool Villas next to PIA:

fullly furnished with Chanote title, mini office 4x4, living room, European kitchen, CCTV, internet, garden. Permsap Villa Manik, 436sqm.

15min from airport. B6.8 million. Call 089 871 4172.

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

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

New house for sale: At Siri Vil-

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

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

Home Office Near Thanyapura: New 2-storey home

Singl e Hou se Sp e ci al Price Rent/Sale: Nice house

Freehold house for sale in estate in Cherng Talay. Land 735m2, floor area 230m2, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom.

Many upgrades incl new carpor t included. Price B11 million. Call 083 509 8797 for info or viewing.

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).

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

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

Building 3 storey for sale:

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

Investment Proper t y for sale!: New, modern waterfront townPatong 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.

Business for Sale: Located in

a prime area just 50 metres from the north end of Patong Beach (close to Graceland Hotel & the roundabout on beachroad) there are two commercial townhouse buildings incorporated into this sale. They are on offer on a freehold basis which comes complete with a Chanote land title deed.

The two 3 storey buildings sits on land measuring over 30 sq.wah.

This prime real estate has been prepared for total refurbishment and is a perfect business investments for a property developer for resell potential or a business person who wants the freedom to create their own business design concept. Plans have been drawn-up to develop the property into either a 8 room or a 14 room guesthouse/apartments. 081 893 2330.

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.

Two Bungalows in Chalong.2-3 bedr o o m s .C l o s e t o a l l a m e n i t i e s .

One has room for a pool,the other is like a rain forest. From only 2,300,000 Baht.Ph:089 652 1951.

Email: thailandmls@gmail.com.

Budget Bungalows:

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

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

Freehold House for sale:

Beautiful Karon Villa:

Single House For Sale:

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

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

Email: flakes010@hotmail.com

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

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

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

Call 087 276 0529 .

Seaview Townhouse Patong: Bet ween the c it y and

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

Land Plot for Sale:

the jungle at the northern edge of Patong. 70m alt. 10mn walk to the beach. 4 storey + 290 sqm, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 toilet.

4 aircon, partly furnished. Email: andamanhills@gmail.com.

Land & House Park, Chalong: Villa for sale, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, 1 Kitchen, 1 Living room, Fully furnished and equipped, Garden 240 SQM. B6.8 M Tel. 083 394 4536(Eng) /084 443 5389(Thai/Eng) flaviofurlanis@yahoo.it.

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

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

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

Patong Apartment Reduced Price: Condo 4 years old. Swimming

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

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. Cheapest Seaview land for Sale: Panorama view of sea view

Luxury 3 Bed Villa For Sale:

This luxury three bedroom home is located in a secure estate with security and office. It is only five minutes from Bangtao Beach and Laguna Phuket including the Laguna Phuket Golf Club and 20 minutes from Blue Canyon Country Club and Phuket International Airport. The villa comes fully furnished with luxury leather lounge suites and quality furniture, all bedding, kitchen utensils and cooking facilities.

For details and inspection, see www. phuketselect.com or contact graham@ phuketselect.com or call 081 897 0225.

golf course view mountain view land for sale. Near Mission Hills Golf course.

6 rai chanote title. B3 million per rai.

087 675 9555, email: pee_bang56@ hotmail.com.

Mission Heights: 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.

House for Sale - Chalong:

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

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

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.

fully furnished. 4 bathrooms, 12m long pool, 5 min. by car to PIA, situated between Naithon and Naiyang beaches. Longterm rent B80,000 include maid and gardener service.

Call 08 0 143 529 4, email: alain terrat@hotmail.com.

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

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

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

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

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

3 & 4 Bed Pool Villas:

Laguna/Layan. Luxury private pool villas in secure development.

Available now. All beds ensuite.

Fully furnished. Rental programme available. B12-20 million. Contact owner: 085 549 7110.

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

2 Rai, Cherngtalay:

400m from Naiyang Beach. 3 Rai 1 Tarangwah.

6.5MB per Rai. Call 087 091 8331 or email chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail. com for more information.

Land for Sale:

3 Bdrm House for sale Thalang: House for sale. 3 bed and 2

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

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.

Resort for Sale: Resort 2 rai, with

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

Beachfront Building - Lanta:

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

Seaview Land For Sale: Land located right in the heart of Chalong with panorama view of Chalong pier.

Close to a number of sandy beaches; Naihan Rawai Kata and Karon.

Easy access to major depar tment stores. Surrounded by public facilities including education institutes and hospitals. You will benefit from a perfect location that's rapidly increasing in value. 3 rai and 1 Ngan with Chanote title. Call 087 278 7206, 089 215 50 41 e -mail: kubesjoy@ hotmail.com.

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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Beautiful home in Phuket 4.99MB: Spacious open plan home

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

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

bedrooms all with ensuite on 1 rai of land. Big hall, office, maid’s room.

Brand-new construction opposite Wat Chalong on the way up to the hill. A huge 685 sq.m of living area, fully furnished. Modern Europeandesigned kitchen. Big sea view pool terraces incl sala and attractive bar area. Security alarm system. Selling price on request. By owner directly.

Call 085 654 4011 or 089 404 0737.

Email: schulz.th@gmx.de.

- 4 bedrooms, granite top kitchen, outdoor seating, 100� home cinema, LED Lighting system, TVs, LAN & Audio every room, alarm,3 phase electric.

Call: Ben 086 266 2786.

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

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

13.9MB. 081 719 4688.

House for sale near Loch Palm: Three bedroom pool villa

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

Price Reduced, 4beds Villa:

Comfortable 4 bedrooms villa, plus maid room. Approx. 450Sq.M building, corner plot, energy saving, management service available for investor.

Located in secured gate community, near British International school. info@ mindproperties.net.

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

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.

INFO: 081 788 8280.

EMAIL; thewhite housekata @gmail. com.

Free Hold Condo For Sale: Patong Tower for Sale:

Sea View Land for Sale: Ao Makham. 5.5 rai, B10 million per rai.

Contact Siriporn 089 649 9939, email: siri_phuket@changrunner.com

Villa and farmland for sale:

A big beautiful house with 7 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, fully furnished. Located in stunning panoramic hilltop scenery in Takuapa, Phang Nga, covering an area of 127 rai. Surrounded by fertile farmland with fruit trees. Price 132MB. Contact K. Peerawat: 084 308 8484. Email: peerawat200@hot mail.com

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

PATONG condos for sale:

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,700,000.

LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720.

E M A I L; t h e w h i t e housekata@gmail. com.

Sales - House near By Pass:

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

LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B3,400,000.

LEASEHOLD. INCLUDE FURNISHINGS.

Rawai Condo Sale/Rent:

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

12 Rai Chanote to sell: One of the last pieces of beautiful sea view land between Ao Makham and Ao Yon Road. Infrastructure done B210 million.

Call 081 917 0377, 10am-5pm.

Sea View Off Plan Condominiums: 65m2 Condominium. 1

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

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

43 Sq. Free hold. 1 balcony (Great view). 1 bed room. 1 living room. 2 air conditioners. Full furniture. Internet.

Swimming pool. Gym.Automated door lock and key card. Call 080 040 9077.

For Sale Rawai Beach Special Twin Villa.

4 suites/studios, 4 bathrooms, pool, large terrace, small garden, living space 400 sqm. Include luxury furnishing Price B8.5 mllion.

SMS for info: 081 788 8280 Email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com For Russian contact Oxana 080 529 0726 or Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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House in Phuket Town / Samkong 3 bedroom, 3 bathrooms Semi detached house with large 3 bedrooms , 3 bathrooms, large open living/dining area

Beautiful Naiharn Pool Villa: Modern Family House for sale: Beautiful 3 bedrooms villa in New Luxury Villa For Sale: 3 Luxurious Golf Villa @ Laguna Village: MUST BE SOLD !

Surplus to family invest needs. 3-bed, plus maid's qtrs. This home has been lovingly cared for. Leasehold/freehold.

BVI status. POA. Ph 082 810 4184, phuketres@gmail.com

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

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

and entertainment deck outside.

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

Nice. Only 17MB. Contact 089 727 5407, villa-sale-phuket.com.

Large western kitchen with all appliances . Great area very conveniently located 5 minutes from all amenities including both international hospitals, Central festival, International schools and the centre of town. Selling due to relocation.

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

Mansion in Town for Sale:

359.7 sq. 43 rooms. 15 air-conditioners, 28 fans. balcony, hi-speed internet, parking, CCTV and sentry box. In & out with finger scan. Near shopping centre.

B32 million. Call: 090 167 9816 (Eng), 086 300 5052(Thai).

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE 2 BEDROOMS LUXE APARTMENT 135 SQM. P R I C E B 7, 9 0 0 , 0 0 0 .

LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720.

EMAIL; thewhitehouse kata@gmail.com.

Sea-View Contemporary Pool Villla: Located near Phuket

Seaview 1 BDRM New Condo Patong: Stunning seaview,

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.

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

Double your money in 5 years!: New Year special promotion: Studio in brand new, world class, eastcoast development. Never seen on Phuket; amazing luxury at real prices.

Call 080 882 1377, email: beachpro jects1@gmail.com.

F O R S A L E - K ATA BEACH CENTRE LUXURY 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 60 SQM. PRICE B2,900,000.

LEASEHOLD. INFO: 084 843 8720.

EMAIL; thewhite housekata@gmail.com.

Golf View, Kathu. Tastefully renovated large (83m2) apar tment in Phuket Country Club. Golf view. 1 bed but easily converted to 2. Store, large Western kitchen and all furniture included. Ideal (holiday) home.

Contact 081 273 7326, Email: keith marshall747@gmail.com.

Priced to sell at B4.3M including 4 air cons. and all modern style furniture. Nothing more to spend. Contact (English): 084 768 0536 or (Thai): 085 888 0502.

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.

town. L and: 8 5 5 sq.m. H ouse: 650sq.m. Furnished. 3 beds, 2 offices, 2 staff quarters, 1 free room.

2 car parks. Price B54.9 mill.Tel: 081 895 3628 E-mail: jin_koy@ yahoo.com.

Freehold 2 BR in Kathu: Newly

renovated & decorated, Large living room, fully furnished, shower & jacuzzi, Mature gardens with waterfall, Security. Because of sickness NOW REDUCED to 3MB. Call: 087 877 2320, 084 854 9889.

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

Amazing 3 Bedroom Villa With Swimming Pool: Guarded

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

Sea View Land for Sale:

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

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

freehold unit in award-winning project. 195 sqm, sea view, near gym & pool. Quality furnishing throughout.

Designer kitchen with utility-store. phuket.pn@gmail.com.

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

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

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

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

Furnished House for Sale Phuket Villa 5: 3 bedroom 4 plots (3 connecting, 1 separate) 1km north of Airport, along the road to MaiKhao Beach. Sea view towards south east.

NorSor3Gor. 4.5 Rai in total. B4 million per Rai. Contact owner: 081 893 6630.

SeaView near Airport: Patong Bangla Building for Sale: B28 million, Chanote, 4

floors 6m x 14m. 1st & 2nd tenanted.

Flr 3-staff accom, bath, kitchen.

Separate office with access to lower floor. 4th flr private penthouse one bed. 087 881 7600.

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.

Beaut iful L and L aguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yellow

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

Yamu. 2 x 0.75 Rai adjoining plots.

OrBorTor road access to quiet end of soi location. Sale direct from the owner.

B3.75 Million per rai negotiable. Call 081 087 9237.

zoned, safe area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only 6.75 MB per rai.

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

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

Balinese Pool Villa:

Happy Home Apartment for sale: Nice apartment, fully

furnished at Rawai. The apar tment is set in a private compound with pool. It is located only 5 minutes from beach and convenient to Phuket Town. Only B15 million.

Tel: 081 893 2165 www.happyho meapartmentphuket.webiz.co.th.

Allamanda (Laguna) Residences/Phuket Sale/Rent:

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

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

Hillside setting. Luxurious 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom pool villa for sale or rent. Sale 20M Baht. Rent Low season Daily 6k, Weekly 36k, Monthly 80k. High season Daily 7k, Weekly 42k, Monthly 100k.

One complete year 85k per month. Call 087 078 6379.

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:

Land At Kathu For Sale: Only

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

Beaut iful L and L aguna Cherngtalay: Chanote title, yel-

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

Rawai Beachfront Pool Villa for Rent/Sale: Rawai

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

Kamala 3 bed pool villa reduced: Expat owner must sell, Beautiful home on 1 rai 1 ngan 66 sq.w. chanote 24.5 MB. Mountain views.

Best buy in Kamala. Tel: 086 269 5108 eng, 080 744 7625 thai, email: brown_m_ken@yahoo.com.au

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RPM Owner Direct Luxury Four Bed House In Laguna

Unique luxury condo 2 bed, 2 bath, 155sqm. Foreign FREE HOLD. Recent architect remodel. New Jacuzzi. Views to lake, mountain, marina, pool etc.

Completely furnished to very high standard. Motivated owner leaving.

Wonderful 4 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna.

Sale: Reduced to: 32.7 M / Rent: 170,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www. silkwind.net.

Reduced by 600,000B. ONLY 16.9MB.

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

See RoyalPhuketMarinaCondos.com for complete details.

PROPERTY FOR SALE CONT. East Coast Sea View Land Condominium for SALE in Patong: Freehold title, Studio type,

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

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

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

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

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

Apartment for sale in Patong: Apartment for SALE in

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

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

Beautiful Beachfront Land: Makes a good condo deal now. 1-bedroom, fully furnished, 67 sqm living area. Only B2.99 mil. Big swimming pool. Normal price B3.7 mil. Call 089 872 6895.

Email: jospeder@live.no.

Patong Loft Condo:

Great Investment Opportunity: Completed show house

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

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

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

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

BEST SEAVIEW LANDEVER! World Class Sea Views:

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

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.

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

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.

Sales - D Condo Mine:

A b so lu t e B e ac h Fro n t 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.

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

Located in Sai Yaun 9, at the back of Mangosteen hotel. Very good access , road, electric, water. Size approximately 30 by 70 metres.

Chanote. Contact 087 897 0501. aleksa@thai-evagroup.com

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.

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

Modern Villa in Marina:

7th Floor Suites (Hotel) Building For Sale Kata Beach Center 9 apar tments and a 300 sqm Penthouse on the roof plus fully equipped restaurant and pool with terrace are free of rent and now available.

Price total 38 million Baht (9.50.000.euro) include chanote and Thai company.

For serious interest email: thewhitehousekata@gmail.com for RUSSIAN; Ms. Oxana Email: phuket.lux@gmail.com

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Superb Ocean View Lux Penthouse: B148,000 per sqm,

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

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

Condo in Marina:

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

Very Spacious European From Owner: Villa in peace-

ful place in Rawai. Large living area and terrace. 3 bedrooms, 4 aircon, 3 bathrooms, 1 guest toilet.

Western kitchen, garage, laundry, beautiful garden, swimming pool.

612 sqm plot, chanote title. Price B9.5 million. Contact Tanya 083 506 8345, geta909@gmail.com.

Urgent Sale: 6 rai Hilltop Land for sale, near Mission Hills golf club, was B4.2 million per rai now only B2.99 million per rai, full chanote, water/ elec. sea/mountain views. 087 978 5804 (Eng).

Phuket Country Club Condos: 3 Only Luxury Contemporary

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

3 Bedroom Pool Villa, Rawai:

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Properties for sale:

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

Seaview Chalong land price 24MB for 2 rai. www.phuket-land-sale.com

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

Waterfront Villa in Boatlagoon: Modern style spacious townhouse. 3 large beds/4 baths. 250 Sqm. one office area and 2 balconies. One private birth for a boat up to 6 meters behind the house. freehold/leasehold.

B9.9 million. Call 082 493 8526. Email: flakes010@hotmail.com.

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.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

Zion Proper ty CO., Ltd.: Mission Hills.

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

Land for Sale:

Whether you are selling, buying or renting we offer a wide selection of high quality properties, land and businesses located in the south of Thailand. Please contact us for further information. Call 080 087 1772. See zionproperty.com.

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

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

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

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

- VJ / Light technician.

- Promotions Manager.

- IT Technician.

- Head Chef.

- Graphic Designer.

- Assistant Head Chef.

- Assistant / Secretary / Accountant.

- Flair Bartender.

- Head of Security.

- Singer / Dancer / Performer (female).

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

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

New Hot Yoga Studio In Bangtao: New hot yoga studio in Bangtao is looking to hire enthusiastic staff - come and join our happy and healthy environment!

Thai English speaking receptionist with basic accounting skills (B20k basic per month) and a customer services assistant to operate the juice bar (B15k basic per month) are required. We are also looking to hire cleaners. Please send CVs with photos to peterantonioni@ gmail.com.

Thai couple, house & pet care, work and stay at foreigner villa, speak English, no smoking, husband as driver, wife as housekeeper. Contact: aoaphuket@gmail. com 076 203 010.

Couple Wanted:

Image Keyworders needed: Design Studio Looking for ImPersonal Assistant Wanted: Tropical Properties real estate

Native English Teacher: Need Guest Service Supervisor: Good command in English,

FREELANCE WEB / SEO / EDITING: Do you require up-dates/

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

SEO to your site, blog or Open Cart?

Also: s- engine/RSS/Blog submissions - PDF/Photo flip shows - Web Photo Video’s etc. For examples email: mr.m.hopkins@gmail.com.

experienced preschool teacher, 10-14 children. Start immediately, Chalong, 40 hour a week. Send resume to phuketteacher@yahoo.com.

is urgently looking for Personal Assistant/Office Manager. Must have very good knowledge of spoken & written English, basic accounting & good computer skills is essential.

Must be able to organize & work independent and be in a position to start work almost immediately.

Thai national only!

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

Thai Reporter Wanted

Thai Male/Female, 25-40 years, fluent in English, good computer & communication skills, self motivated, background in marketing/Real Estate/ Travel Agency is a must. Please send CV: helena@phuketabc.com

Personal Assistant

A s si st a nt Sal e s M a n ager: • Thai- Male/Female, 25-

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

ENGLISH- SPEAKING THAI GIRL: Looking for a Thai

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

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

SALES REPRESENTATIVES Qualifications:

the news desk. This is an exciting position that offers

● Thai or Expat.

great career prospects for the right candidate

● Excellent communication and negotiation skills in Thai

The successful candidate must: ● Be a Thai national

and English. ● Highly motivated self-starter with a positive attitude.

● Have a hunger for the news

● Works well under pressure and has a will to succeed.

● Be a proficient photographer

We offer:

● Have a willingness to learn ● Be willing to work to deadlines

Exceptional conditions for live-in cook /homemaker for semi-re tired UK/Canadian businessman.

Separate high quality room with shower & T V in high - end re sor t style surroundings. Must speak English. Send resume to bggvirgo@gmail.com.

looking for Thai nationals that are fluent in English, self motivated, with a postive attitude and desire to make above average income.

Sales experience preferred but not necessary as full training provided.

Contact shoongiat@landrovergroup.net or call 081 938 8693.

age Keyworders to be creating the content of images, including titles, descriptions and keywords. Uploading images to agency’s web page.

Applicant must have excellent command of English. Thai or have the visa to work in Thailand. Contact manager: photomorphicimages@ gmail.com Only English resume & cover letter accepted.

The Phuket News is looking for a Thai reporter to join

● Have good English writing skills

F e m a l e C o o k / H o m e m a ke r Wa n t e d:

Sales Consultants Wanted: GB Automobiles is

● Be a strong communicator If this sounds like you, email your resume with expected salary to adminmgr@classactmedia.co.th or fax your resume to 076 612 553

Class Act Media Co., Ltd. 99/7 Moo 1 T. Kathu A. Kathu Phuket 83120 Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 100

● Competitive salary, bonuses and travel expenses. ● A friendly work environment. ● Social security paid by the company. ● Excellent career progress opportunities.

Interested applicants are invited to apply in person or send application with full resume indicating qualifications and experience, expected salary and recent photo to: adminmgr@classactmedia.co.th Tel: 076 612 550-2 ext 101

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

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BOATS & YACHTS Krabi Boat Lagoon: New marina sister of Phuket Boat Lagoon, ready for berthing now with marina charge 50% off and long term berth available.

Well protected by sea conditions and full facilities provided. Contact Khun Choo 086 281 0330.

SELLING YOUR BOAT?: 40FT Steel Cutter Sloop: Ready to c r uise. C ent rec o c k pit .

Safe, strong German design. New S ai l s, 4 4 H P Ya n m a r En g i n e, 6 Berths, solar, wind generator, BBQ, dinghy&outboard. AUD$110K. 085 378 0498, yacht.antaia@gmail.com.

With high season just around the corner, now is the right time to get her listed, Boatshedphuket.com are always looking for new listings,big or small, power or sail, contact Alan Giles. 084 842 6146.

2 2 m . I n d o n e s i a n Pi n i s i Ketch: Licensed and registered in Thailand. She is in good condition and currently working as a snorkel and sunset tour boat. For sale or long-term rental. Price negotiable for quick sale. dragonheartthailand@gmail.com.

Boat for sale: Boat for sale at Ao Yon Bay (Cape Panwa, Phuket). Boat has two engines 140 cc yamaha. 13+ 2 per persons. Price:550. 000B. Phone number : 083 637 9704 Thai/Eng 081 894 9967.

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Speed Boat For Sale:

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

Yacht sale 36-ft Searay: A very good condition with bedding for 5, air-con, generator, kitchenette, BBQ grill, twin propulsion, Mercruiser 5.0L bravo III DTS, raymarine chartplotter, GPS and depth sounder. B4.5 million.

Call 089 647 5204.

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Kawasaki 750Sxi Jet Ski Pro: Stand up. Trick conversion kit, R&D CM ride plate, Race bars with finger throttle, Hydro-turf floor mat with foot-holds, MY Very reliable, fast, and great fun. Very good condition. B150,000. Contact: CY garysmith436@btinternet.com.

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Marine and Automotive storage

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Maintenance and repairs at competitive rates

Call Max Marine Asia now on 076 239 502

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

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

LIV Aboard For Sale: CompresLuxury Yacht for Sale: For sale 2002 Bertram 510 Flybridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000.

Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

sors and tanks also available. Please contact Joe : 087 891 8912 joe@ similan-diving-safaris.com.

13 M et re Wooden Hull Cruiser: Cap. 17 PAX. Wooden J e t s k i s & Tr a i l e r 600,000THB: Two 3 person jet skis, fully maintained & just fully repainted and serviced. Refurbished stainless frame trailer included with trailer jack and hand winches.082 282 6947 Dan (Thai/English).

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.

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com BOATS & YACHTS CONT.

Sale New Boat SR-21 Finished: SR.Marine. We are pro-

fessional boat builders. Our showroom in Phuket. This model is SR-21, finished. Price B375,000. “This price exclude only engine”. Email: samranmarine@live.com/ 081 782 0921.

PHUKET ICON BUSINESS FOR SALE

COMPANY FOR SALE

PHUKET INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS COMPANY FOR SALE …

ICES CO LTD ERSAL SERV IV N ORLD U W T E E H K T U PH N WITH IO T C E N N O HT C PANDS YOUR FREIG S PHUKET EX A G IN W O R G

PHUKET, THAILAND SELF STORAGE, POTRA COM, PRE-FAB 470,000 USD

WWW.SAFEWAYASIA.COM

 20 YEAR PROFITABLE OPERATION  50 MB PLUS TURNOVER 2012 CALANDAR YEAR

+66 81 892 4804, gordon_asia@hotmail.com

www.phukettransport.com CONTACT PETER: peterb@interglobalau.com PHONE: 0848433492

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

S a l e N e w B o a t S R-18 Finished: SR.Marine, We are professional boat builders. Our showroom is in Phuket. This model is SR-18, finished. Price B295,000.

“This price excludes only engine”.

Email: samranmarine@live.com / 081 782 0921.

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

Bar for sale: Very Busy Mushroom

BUSINESS FOR SALE:

Free-Bird Bar in Nai Harn for Sale, great location, 3 TVs, 2 pool tables, Seating 60 pax, included Fully Equip Beauty salon which is leased out, parking: 10 vehicles.There is 8 years left on lease. Sale: 1.8 MB. Negotiable! 087 892-6204 or 087 884 8972 Thai 087 244 1322

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

Coffee shop/cafe/bar for sale: C of fee shop/c afe/ bar for

sale,fully equipped and licensed,can be changed to bar,2nd floor 3 bed a/c ff acc.3rd floor covered open area,2 x Honda clicks 4 rent,cheap rent paid to 2014.wiwo. 083 633 1284.

G u e s t h o u s e Ca f e B a r Karon Beach: Easily managed

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

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

Contact 086 300 9406.

Travel Insurance Franchise: Low investment. Star t

year 2004-5. Full Option/ Thai Flag register/ Solar S. Electric 240W/ Autopilot/ GPS/ 2 Engine Fridge Only 2.9MB. 084 843 2551, tomasotti.mario@gmail.com.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Hotel & Restaurant for sale:

Chanote title in Patong,Central position, new building, started four years ago.20 rooms, reception&restaurant fully furnished, lift. B32M negotiable 086 279 8175(Eng/Italian)Stefano/084 840 1566(Thai)Ning.

Apartment Hotel For Sale In Patong: 18 deluxe apartments and

Bar for sale: Very Busy Mushroom

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

within 1 week training. Support from our Phuket office. Safe - no need to handle cash. Call for appointment 076 612 722.

Patong Massage Shop For Sale: Cosy renovated shop. Shop Sailing Boat Jeanneau for Sale: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37,

profitable business lease 5.2M. Fully refurbished, 6 year contract (fully pre-paid). Low rent. Busy Soi 2minutes from the beach. 5 beautiful en-suite rooms. Sports bar, fully fitted kitchen and restaurant area.

Account available. Call 081 891 9461 / livingroom-phuket.com.

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

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

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

Bar for sale on Soi Bangla:

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

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

Boutique Guesthouse & Bar: Boutique Guesthouse, Bar /

Restaurant business for sale. Fully equipped rooms and bar, website and facebook page established.

Well situated only three minutes walk from both Kamala beach and main road with all their amenities.

B1,500,000. Contact: 084 442 7015.

run a business in Chalong that has paid back 50% of its cash investment in the first year of operation. An opportunity for a similar business exists in Rawai.

This is not a hotel, guest house, restaurant, dive shop, car rental or real estate. This business benefits Thai society as a whole and is environmentally neutral.

We are looking for 1-3 equity investors to make a total 20 million Baht investment. E-mail: tayana55islandgirl@yahoo.com.

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

Kata Night Plaza: Southern Fried

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

URGENT Boutique Hotel for Lease: A small boutique Pasale / rent long term. 400 sq m. (N.S.-3 K document) next to Swissotel Kamala.

500 m from Kamala beach. B32 million.

Call 081 893 0540, 076 385 775 email: anong540@hotmail.com.

Registration Work Permit Visa Account & Audit Civil Criminal Litigation Property business Consultant Tax Planing Attorney Translation etc. 081 477 9154. partharn@hotmail.com.

Unique Rawai Investment Oppor tunity: We

For further info email samos1941@gmail.com.

Guest house & Business: For

Account & Legal Consultant: Legal Consultant Company

tong Beach hotel offer for long term lease. Location: Patong beach front ocean panoramic view. 18 rooms, aircon. internet, cable TV, telephone, safe, full furnished. Contact: 076 342 197-8, K.Thanin,K.Tum.

Guest House for Sale in Patong: Lovely guesthouse Just 100

metres from Patong beach. 12 rooms, 13 bathrooms, coffee machine, well listed on the main booking site, possibility to run coffee shop too. Cheap rent. 081 079 7398.

BAR ON BANGLA In the front of a new discotheque in the center on Bangla Road. We have 5 bars for rent. They are prepared and can be used immediately.

Best return of investment is guaranteed.

Please contact Khun Ay 081-895-7597

BUSINESS SERVICES Sale Bar, Hotel + 1 Shop Rawai Beach: Land plot 700 sq

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

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

Farang Food Paradise:

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

2 Language & TEFL Schools: The schools are very Restaurant/Guesthouse for sale: Located in Kamala.

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

successful due to the high de mand of people wishing to learn Engli sh as A sia deve l o ps and plays a larger par t in world affairs every day. These 2 schools are lic ensed wit h t he M inist r y of Edu c at i o n an d t h e C h a - am branch also holds a TEFL license.

As part of a franchise group, you will always have on-going support for sales and training. The selling price is calculated at 5 times the net profit and with sales growth averaging over 20% year on year, your breakeven point is within 4 years. As all truly profitable business there is no negative cash f l o w. C a l l 0 81 8 4 6 919 3 . S e e insightenglish-huahin.com.

Cement Production Plant:

Ready Mixed Concrete Company’s factory. 446.92 Horse power. Output of workers in the production of 22 people per day at an average yield of about 100 Q/Day (B1,800/Q) average revenue per day for about B180,000. Manufacture of ready-mixed concrete. Can continue immediately. Just buy a cement truck then start delivery.

Ready water source to be used for production. Address: Moo. 4 T. Maikhao Thalang Dist. Phuket 83110. Land Size: 20 rai 2 Ngan and 56 talang wah. Price: B130 Million. Contact: Mr. Lee, mobile: 081 803 7189.

Tile I t: Thalang.

Wana Park on Srisoonthor n Rd. Phuket ’s quality tile boutique.

Tiles for interior, exterior, residential, commercial.

Contact 076 620 168 or 081 424 2828. Email info@ tile-asia.com.

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Honda CR-V top model year 2010 for sale, engine 2400cc, 4WD White colour, black leather interior, one owner used only 43280km, very excellent condition.

Contact Cat: Tel 084 744 4304 for info.

List your classified now at thephuketnews.com Isuzu Dmax 2006, 105,000km, one owner, 4x2, silver automatic, double cab, good condition. Contact 087 079 0650 or 080 073 5371.

Isuzu Dmax:

Toyota Vigo B Cab 3,0 D 2011: White large Carry Boy fiber Honda CR-V for Sale:

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cargo box CBL 1970. Power windows, film, alarm GPS tracker, 17,100 KM. Load volume 7.3m3, load dimension 2.37m x 1.68m x 1.85m, max load 1.5 ton. New 700 000 THB. For sale at B500,000. Call 085 060 0033.

Toyota Hilux VIGO 4 x4 Auto:

LEXUS-4 door sedan 1.4million: Lexus 250, 2006, 2.5 V6 gas-

Nissan NV 1.6 Pick Up, 2006:

One hand, private. Only 96,000 km.

Looks like new. The car is totally revised for B100,000. Fast and agile.

B220,000. Contact Yupin – English and Thai: 081 817 4805.

oline. Paddle shifter, sports drive.

Brand new rims and tires. Travelled 93K. Recently fully ser viced from dealership. Needs new owner ASAP. 082 282 6947 Dan.

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

CHILDREN’S CLUB Family sports and leisure club. Swimming/golf/ playcentre/ gaming arcade. Contact 076 203 185, 087 882 5544. See funstartphuket.com.

FunStart:

4x4 Black Vigo FULL OPTIONS: 4 Door - Automatic in very good condition with Mag Wheels and full Toyota service history - Late 2007 model. 620,000B. 081 979 6320.

Commuter Van For Sale:

Jacuzzi - B120,000: Imported

Buds International School & Kindergarten: Phuket’s old-

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

Call 083 102 0070.

Mini Cooper S JCW GP for sale: Only 2000 made worldwide.

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

est international childcare facility.

High-quality, time proven schedule and curriculum. Now in brand-new purpose-built school. Experienced native English teachers to teach ages 1 1/2-10. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.

Bus service available from Patong, Karon, Kata, Phuket, Rawai and Chalong. Tel:076 384 638, 080 624 7060(Eng)/087 278 5511(Thai) www.buds-phuket.com.

CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS Phuket Country Club Membership: Lifetime full family mem-

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

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

For Sale: Nissan Tida year 2010 in excellent condition, full options, low kilometers, first class insurance and registration till Jun 2014. First to see will buy. B399,000 O.N.O. Call 082 279 9370.

from USA 2012. 6-8 People. CD, USB STEREO built in. 220V 3 phase, two jet systems, long term storage, air filtration system. Easy to move & install with cover. 082 282 6947 Dan.

PERSONAL SERVICES Backgammon: Play-

New in 2010. I am an expat who is moving on and can’t take my Mazda with me. One owner, 32,000 accident free kilometers, auto trans, air bags, auto braking, etc. stephpkt@gmail.com.

Bought new: 7.2MB. Se = Back TV, Dvd 6, Auto shut doors, Fridge, phone, Alloy wheels 18”, Cruise control and much more. Selling for B1.9m. Call 089 812 4070.

Honda CR-V 2002/Gold 64,000 Km: Used cars -Honda CR-V 2.0E (i-VTEC) with clean condition and no bad accidents.

Top and full option with com plete book service and manual.

Year:20 02,Engine Size: 20 0 0 cc.,Fuel: Petrol.081 818 9696.

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.

PET ADOPTION

ers Wanted. Tel: 081 577 8443, email: phuketcon nection@yahoo.com

Visa to China, India or Shenzen & no need to fly to Bangkok. Check all procedures by email to jryjariya@ gmail.com or contact 080 887 4431.

bership (man, wife and limitless kids) at Phuket Country Club. Seller leaving Phuket hence only B570,000 ono.

Transfer fees and this years subscription included. Call 081 273 7326.

Hi there! My name is Lucy, would you like to be my friend and take care of me? I am only 1 year old and very sweet! If you want more information please call: Sherin 084 877 3566

Home Needed:

SOVEREIGN Dining/Pool Tables : From Patanakarn Billiards. 6FT start at only 64,500THB plus BIG discount or FREE Football table for Phuket Customers only!! Call N OW 0 81 171 2121 www.patana.co.th.

G o l f M e m b e r ship fo r Sale: Loch Palm 500,000 Baht.

210,000 and past on to finance! Mazda 2 sedan 1.6 Sport top model, year Nov. 2010.

Touch screen navigation system, TV, Blutooth, DVD.Black leather interior for sale, Call : 081-788 4078.

MAZDA FOR SALE:

Mum & Puppy Need a Home

membership for sale! Excellent saving!

B89,500 Call 084 052 2277.

Lady & Yam-Lai are abandoned and in desperate need of a loving home. Mum 1.5 years & Puppy 4 Months old female. I have boarded them at Surin Beach Pet Hospital.

COOKING CLASS Phuket Cooking Academy:

Cooking and baking classes have never been more fun using our top-class professional facilities. With complimentary transport from around the island, head to the best Masterchef kitchen on the island. Learn the tricks of the trade from international award winning Chef, Lionel Raiffort. Learn how to cook, from Thai & European cuisines, to the art of baking. Get involved and make a day of it, groups are welcome. For more information, visit www.phuket-cookingacademy.com or call 081 821 4064.

DIVING EQUIPMENT

Best buy / Best Price!: Phuket Pool Tables offer you the best deals on 2 models of our po ol t ables, 4’x8’, slate bed, full accessories included, free installation and advise.

Come, try, and play before you buy it.

Call 081 823 4627.

Looking for a VISA Service?

Blue Canyon Golf Membership: Blue Canyon Golf Lifetime

2010 Mazda 2 Hatchback:

We Sell Boxes & Moving Supplies: At MY STORAGE Self

Buyer pays for transfer. 083 388 5566. Email borst.jg@gmail.com

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

POOL TABLES

CHILDCARE

2012 Toyota Commuter Van – Low mileage 13,500 kilometers. Loaded, leather seats, back up camera, video system. Only B900,000. Contact via email: mar tin@phuketfish boat.com.

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

MOVING & STORAGE

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Thanyapura Superkidz Duathlon – Race Results First Name

Last Name

Age Race Finish Gender Ranking group bib Time

Nationality

School

Age Group 6 Male/ Female

First Name

Last Name

Age Race Finish Gender Ranking group bib Time

Nationality

School

Age Group 11-12 Male

Timofey

Aleksandrov

6

A06

M

19.29

1

Russian

BIS

Oliver

Lee

6

A05

M

23.1

2

British

PIA

Age Group 6 Female

Konrad

Lehnert

11-12

D05

M

18.34

1

USA

Jasmin Dragon School

Ben

McMillan

11-12

D04

M

19.39

2

Australian

PIA

Frederik

Hejselbjerg

11-12

D12

M

21.20

3

Danish

PIADS

Holly

Diamond

6

A04

F

27.39

1

British/ South Africa

BIS

Chiara Jessica

Egger

6

A01

F

27.43

2

Australian

BIS

Satha

Moomai

11-12

D09

M

25.28

4

Thai

Muang Thalang School

Eloise Megan

Stockings

6

A03

F

33.21

3

British

BIS

Nutchapon

Keantakean

11-12

D07

M

33.39

5

Thai

Bankok Watmai School

Age Group 7-8 Male

Age Group 11-12 Female

Lou

Mouille

7-8

B14

M

16.34

1

French

PIADS

Lee

Mouille

7-8

B03

M

17.05

2

French

PIADS

Tom

Clowes

7-8

B11

M

17.42

3

Australian

BIS

Kai

Fisher

7-8

B09

M

18.03

4

Australian

BIS

Alexander

Dupont

7-8

B07

M

19.30

5

British

PIA

Connor

Breit

7-8

B02

M

19.45

6

Australian

PIA

Natchapon

Roengkam

7-8

B12

M

21.42

7

Thai

BIS

Liam Dominic

Egger

7-8

B04

M

27.31

8

Australian

BIS

Age Group 7-8 Female Piyathida

Boontham

7-8

B13

F

21.49

1

Thai

Tantivit

Jasmine

Nolan

7-8

B08

F

22.53

2

Thai

Kajonkiet

Araya

Cserepy

7-8

B10

F

24.25

3

Thai

PIA

Age Group 9-10 Male Marcus Ryan Chua

Judd

9-10

C10

M

23.15

1

British

PIA

Kian

Bhanabhai

9-10

C06

M

24.03

2

British

PIA

Christian

Hejselbjerg

9-10

C18

M

25.19

3

Danish

PIADS

Jack

Breit

9-10

C05

M

25.39

4

Australian

PIA

Siam

Yapp

9-10

C12

M

26.03

5

British

PIA

Keadtisuk

Seepet

9-10

C15

M

34.07

6

Thai

Bankok Watmai School

Dems

Shevchuk

9-10

C13

M

34.24

7

Russian

PIA

Weerajuk

Watcharin

9-10

C16

M

37.40

8

Thai

Bankok Watmai School

Age Group 9-10 Female Maxime Natalie Chloe

Schrijnemaekers 9-10

C03

F

21.26

1

Dutch

PIA

9-10

C01

F

21.29

2

British

Alice Smith, Kuala Lumpur

Schrijnemaekers 9-10

C04

F

21.48

3

Dutch

PIA

Hunter

Prinyaporn

Chawaldit

9-10

C09

F

22.51

4

Thai

Shrewsbury International School

Harriet

Clowes

9-10

C11

F

24.34

5

Australian

BIS

Olivia

Friedl

9-10

C08

F

26.11

6

Australian

BIS

Hannah

Diamond

11-12

D01

F

25.34

1

British/ South Africa

BIS

Lucy

Johnson

11-12

D02

F

28.24

2

New Zealand

PIA

Age Group 13-14 Male Kantawat

Chawaldit

13-14

E04

M

33.39

1

Thai

Shrewsbury International School

Randolf

Lehnert

13-14

E03

M

35.43

2

USA

Jasmin Dragon School

Soranop

Ratanavaraha

13-14

E01

M

44.34

3

Thai

-

Somrak

Intun

13-14

E06

M

49.13

4

Thai

Bankok Watmai School

Phoobase

Samran

13-14

E07

M

Thai

Muang Thalang School

missing missing time time

Age Group 13-14 Female Annalis

Johnson

13-14

E02

F

43.04

1

New Zealand

PIA

Chanya

Cserepy

13-14

E05

F

50.55

2

Thai

PIA

Age Group 15-18 Male Devon

Beckman

15-18

F01

M

26.49

1

New Zealand

-

Tanapol

Cheplek

15-18

F12

M

34.12

2

Thai

Bangtao

Chookiat

Petcharoo

15-18

F09

M

34.13

3

Thai

Muang Thalang School

Pakapol

Mincho

15-18

F04

M

34.24

4

Thai

Ban Bang Tao

Vithaya

Tunpuen

15-18

F08

M

35.13

5

Thai

Muang Thalang School

Chatarin

Bilyee

15-18

F03

M

37.52

6

Thai

Ban Bang Tao

Jarrod

Amos

15-18

F11

M

37.52

7

Thai

Bangtao

Thanayut

Naiyana

15-18

F05

M

38.50

8

-

-

NattaKorn

Yotaruk

15-18

F06

M

42.49

9

Thai

Bangtao

Mohamed

Eeihub

15-18

F02

M

47.24

10

Thai

Ban Bang Tao

Thai

Muang Thalang School

Panupong

Yotarak

15-18

F07

M

missing missing time time

Winning spirit displayed at Superkidz DUATHLON

T

he Thanyapura Superkidz Duathlon presented by Class Act Media was successfully held last Saturday (October 5), even though the rain competed the whole race as well.

Altogether, there were 60 Superkidz in the race from Russia, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, South Africa, New Zealand, France, Australia, and Thailand. The race was tough and challenging, but all the Superkidz managed to complete the course.

Thanyapura Superkidz Duathlon presented by Class

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Act Media would like to thank CBRE, Secure Wealth and Lee Marine for giving Thai athletes the opportunity to train and join the race.

They would also like to

thank Phuket International Hospital, and The Phuket News, Live 89.5 and Phuket News TV crews, who cheered on the young athletes throughout.

The next Superkidz Triathlon race will be on Saturday, March 8, 2014: Race distances for age 6, and 7 to 8 will be swim 50m, bike 3km, and run 500m.

For age 9 to 10 and 11 to 12 will be swim 150m, bike 6km, and run 1,500m.

Age 13 to 14 and 15 to 18 will perform 300m swim, 12km bike, and end with a 3,000m run.

Superkidz are invited to train with the professionals at Thanyapura’s regular training sessions: Monday: Swim – 2.50pm3.50pm Tuesday: Swim/Cycle/

Run – 4pm-5.30pm Wednesday - Swim – 3pm-4.30pm Thursday - Swim/Cycle/ Run – 4pm-5.30pm

Saturday - Swim/Cycle – 4pm-5.30pm For more information, visit facebook.com/Thanyapura Superkidz or thanyapura.com

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Making that great catch water is not too warm.

We have only two seasons here: Hot and Hot, Wet & Windy, this month being in the latter, regrettably “windy” category, so not much fishing.

CAST AWAY Jimmy Stewart info@fishinginphuket.com

Surfing attraction SURF SPOT Tim Campbell info@skylaphuket.com

THE GLOWING BROWN skin, care free attitude, fun approach to life, why wouldn’t you want to date a surfer?

I remember growing up through high school and the best surfers had the hottest girls in school.

Every afternoon I’d see them out surfing while their girlfriend waited on the beach watching them. I always thought, ‘Wow, these guys have nailed it, they just do what they love, surfing while their sexy girlfriend follows them around and waits until they’re finished.’

As I’ve gotten older and travelled the world, I still see these surfer relationship traits.

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The waves become the priority of the holiday, so if one person in the relationship doesn’t surf then they are left hanging around until the session is over.

In the last 10 years particularly, we have seen more and more girls getting amongst the action and surfing themselves, and in some cases we now see a role reversal where the guy is left waiting.

Whether you are a guy or girl, its inevitable – if you date a surfer you have to realise that if the waves are pumping they will always come first.

Now, not all surfers are brown skinned and toned, but each of them do posses this outlook which resembles fun, adventure and enjoying life.

A surfer will always have a special connection with the ocean, but partners don’t be jealous – they love you too.

Tim skylaphuket.com

i again my offishinado friends, Well, September 2013 was another nondescript month for fishing due to the inclement weather so I have decided to answer one of the most popular questions that I am regularly asked:

H

Q: What can I catch and what are the odds of me catching one?

A. Without a doubt tuna are the most common fish caught “trolling” in the Andaman Sea. Albacore or Long Fin, as they are known locally, are good eating and we regularly enjoy making sashimi with them as we travel to more distant fishing grounds.

T he other f requently caught tuna is the Short Fin “Skipjack or Bonito”, which we favour for making “Belly Strip” bait, to troll from our outriggers when looking for larger pelagic fish such as Black Marlin, Sail Fish, Wahoo and King “Spanish” Mackerel.

One of the best days: “The luck of the Irish” – 5 Wahoo, 1 King Mac, 1 Dorado and oodles of tuna.

On overnight charters to the Similan Islands or Koh Rock, Koh Ha and Hin Daeng, one might also encounter some of the larger tuna such as Big Eye, Dog Tooth or Yellow Fin. As big game fishing is a sport, I often use a golfing analogy when giving the odds of catching something special.

The king of our local fish is undoubtedly the Black Marlin, which I compare to a hole-in-one and would give it 10 points on a difficulty rating with Sail Fish and Giant “GTs” Trevally coming a close second with 8 points. Wahoo and King Mackerel would come in around 6, and the smaller, more common tuna receiving only 1 point.

Between the 2 and 5 point’s

scale, Rainbow Runners, Dorado, Queen Fish and Barracudas are also regularly caught.

In the dozen or so years I have been fishing “local” waters on single day trips to the Racha Islands and so on, I have only caught four Marlin, although your odds are greatly increased of encountering a large “Bill” fish if one were to venture further afield on an overnight voyage, especially as dawn and dusk are normally the best fishing times.

Tuna, like most fish, are available all year round, with sails being more prolific around June to August.

October and April are also good months, as that is when our weather “seasons” turns east/west – west /east and the

This month’s nautical funny : A pirate walks into Jimmy’s Drift Inn, and the barman says. “Hi, long time no see, how are you keeping?”

The Pirate says: “Never felt better, me hearty.” The barman asks: “What about the leg?” The pirate says, “Aarrr, shot off by a cannon ball, but they gave me this wooden one, feel great!”

“What about the hand?” asks the barman. “Aarrr, Lost that to a cutlass, big fight. But they gave me this hook and I feel great,” replies the pirate.

“Okay”, says the barman, “but I see you have lost an eye.” O Aarrr” says the pirate, “A seagull deposited in me eye and they gave me this patch.”

A bird’s dropping doesn’t make you go blind?” asks the barman. “Aarrr”, says the pirate. “ T’was the day after I got me hook.”

As usual, tight lines to all, (when you can eventually get out and off the hard.)

Jimmy

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Islanders show Gulf in class Thai Division 1

FOOTBALL

Team

Kazira Hans editor@classactmedia.co.th

P

huket FC celebrated their first win in 55 days at Surakul Stadium last Sunday, with a one-nil victory.

On Sunday, October 6, Phuket FC hosted “The Warriors”, Gulf Saraburi FC, the sixth-ranked side in Yamaha League-1.

Phuket FC desperately needed this win to boost their team morale after the radio ordeal last weekend, when fans had phoned into a talk show to berate the players sub-par performances.

Teco sent out close to his first choice 11 for this game, though he was without foreign pair Nene Bi and Dudu. Eak-artit wore the captain’s armband, pairing up with Frenchman Doumeng in midfield. Up front, tall duo Giorgi and Cristian Alex were tasked with getting the needed goals.

Just as Phuket have fallen off in the second half of the season, Gulf Saraburi FC – under coach Totchtawan Sripan – have performed well, climbing up the ladder from 11th spot before the season break to sixth in just three months.

Much of that success is due to their star players like Mario Neto, who scored the winning goal in the Gulf versus Phuket encounter earlier in the season. Stalwarts like Cedric Henri and Anthony Stevens also started Sunday’s game,

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Phuket captain Eak-artit Somjit, who scored the game’s sole goal. Photo: Kazira Hans as well as former Phuket player Yutthana Jongnok, who destroyed Phuket’s left back Thongchai Kuenkhunthod in the last game.

Phuket FC had never beaten Saraburi in three games since they first played in 2012. If The Islanders could win this game, it would be a new milestone.

Gulf Saraburi FC didn’t have many opportunities during the first 10 minutes of the game, though they had their first chance from a corner kick, but Thongchai hoofed the ball out to clear the danger.

Phuket continued with their attacks, but the wet grass at Surakul didn’t help with ball possession and control: Doumeng’s corner kick was too far overhead, Cristian Alex’s attempt at a shot was wild.

Pushed back in their own

half, Saraburi could only wait, defend and respond with swift counter attacks, using their foreign footballers’ speed and skills to push their way through Phuket’s defense.

Unlike previous performances though, Phuket’s back four controlled the offside trap well.

Phuket captain Eak-artit was putting in a sterling performance, running from one end of the field to the other, passing the ball and chasing Saraburi’s footballers, on one occasion making a block with his face.

Before the first half ended, Phuket FC had another free kick from around 30 yards out.

Cristian Alex set himself for a shot, aimed and fired – the ball went agonisingly close before harmlessly falling into the top of the net. Despite

Phuket’s overwhelming possession, the first half ended with no score.

The second half resumed with both teams pressing for the first goal of the night, but the last touches on both sides were letting them down.

The game became more intense when Phuket FC finally scored, with a goal from the captain, Eak-artit Somjit, on the 52nd minute.

The captain took the ball close to the centre circle, his back to goal, turned around, and dribbled forward towards the Saraburi goal.

A defender swept in for a block when Eak-artit set to shoot, the ball hitting the defender’s leg, taking a wicked deflection before curling down behind the goalie and in under the crossbar. Phuket FC had scored a very valuable goal

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L

F

1

Air Force United F.C.

MP W 31

19

8

4

47 - 25

GD Pts 22

65

2

PTT Rayong F.C.

31

16

12

3

37 - 20

17

60

3

Bangkok F.C.

31

17

7

7

64 - 48

16

58

4

Singh Tarua F.C.

31

17

5

9

52 - 35

17

56

5

Nakon Rachasima F.C.

31

13

9

9

43 - 32

11

48

6

Trat F.C.

31

11

9

11

53 - 55

-2

42

7

Saraburi F.C.

31

10

11

10

42 - 38

4

41

8

Nakhon Pathom United

31

9

12

10

40 - 40

0

39 39

9

Phuket F.C.

31

8

15

8

34 - 35

-1

10

Siam Navy

31

10

9

12

41 - 43

-2

39

11

Krabi F.C.

31

10

8

13 41 - 44

-3

38

12

BBCU F.C.

31

9

11

11 28 - 39 -11

38

13

Ayutthaya F.C.

31

8

11

12 34 - 39

-5

35

14

TTM F.C.

31

8

11

12

35

15

Sri Racha F.C.

31

9

7

15

16

Khon Kaen F.C.

31

7

11

13

30 - 38 -8 45 -4 49 35 - 48 -13

17

Rayong F.C.

31

5

12

14

37 - 57

-20

27

18

Rayong United

31

5

8

18 33 - 51 -18

23

34 32

Yamaha League-1 now has one week’s break, then on October 19 Phuket FC travel east to play PTT Rayong FC, the second ranked side who have already clinched promotion to the Thai Premier League. The Islanders then return to Phuket on October 26, to play another team from the east, Rayong United, a side at the bottom of the table, who have been relegated to Division 2 next season. This game kicks off at 5pm.

early in the second half.

Buoyed by the lead, the home side pressed home its advantage, increasing their attacks with every passing minute. They almost scored for a second time when Doumeng found Cristian Alex in space, but before the Brazilian striker could run on to the through ball, the linesman raised his offside flag.

With a Phuket victory so close, Saraburi resorted to shots from distance. One such effort curled low and almost

went in the top corner of the goal, before Ninuruddin dove and punched the ball out, crashing into the goal post.

In the end, Saraburi just couldn’t convert any of their attempts on goal, and the game ended with Phuket FC’s first victory in over 55 days, a deserved win that sent Phuket up from 11th to 9th in the table.

With only three games left to play this season, Air Force Avia FC with 65 points and PTT Rayong FC at 60 points,

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he topsy-turvy opening weeks of the Premier League campaign have fuelled pre-season optimism that the 2013-14 title race would be one of the most open in years.

With Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea all under new management, and a glut of new players having arrived during the close season, the English top flight is in the throes of transition, and the off-pitch upheaval has been mirrored in the results.

For the first time since 2009, there are no unbeaten teams after seven games.

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OCTOBER STANDINGS

OVERALL STANDINGS

1. toptipster 32 2. flob 29 3. MRB 29 4. pickledliverbar 29 5. scottkip 29 6. tim at acorn 29 7. zestrealestate 29 8. A1CR 26 9. jeltanic 26 10. malyno 26

1. MRB 149 2. zestrealestate 146 3. ilovephuket 144 4. scottkip 144 5. jwiegand 143 6. Kathu Bandit 143 7. NEIL 143 8. sleazysteve 143 9. Charlie1982 140 10. simonostheimer 140

English Premier League West Ham United’s English midfielder Ravel Morrison (L) scores his team’s third goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at White Hart Lane in London on October 6. Photo: AFP/Carl Court tightly bunched at this stage of the season.

Unexpected defeats for the league’s leading lights have only added to the sense of disorder.

Arsenal’s stunning home defeat by Villa on the season’s opening day set the tone and champions United have already lost three times, including a 4-1 humiliation in the Man-

chester derby.

City have been beaten by both Villa and promoted Cardiff City, while Tottenham Hotspur crashed to a surprise 3-0 loss at home to West Ham United on Sunday.

Amid the carnage, Mauricio Pochettino’s well-drilled Sout ha mpt on side have stealthily crept up the table to fourth place, following a run of three wins and a draw in which they did not concede a single goal.

West Bromwich Albion are another club to have exploited the uncertainty, having won 2-1 away to United with a performance of laudable boldness before drawing 1-1 at home to Arsenal.

Speaking before his side’s victory at Old Trafford, West Brom manager Steve Clarke presciently proclaimed: “I don’t believe it has a fear factor. I don’t hold with feeling nervous or intimidated. You should relish the challenge.”

The notion of a shifting power structure was embodied by Morgan Amalfitano’s arrestingly brazen opening goal in that game, the French winger driving at the United defence, impudently nutmegging centre-back Rio Ferdinand, and then nonchalantly lifting the ball over goalkeeper David de Gea. It was also apparent at White Hart Lane on Sunday, when Ravel Morrison sealed West Ham’s victory over Spurs with a similarly precocious burst through an opposition defence that had previously conceded only two goals in six matches.

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GD

Pts

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Team Arsenal

MP W 7

5

1

1

14

8

6

16

2

Liverpool

7

5

1

1

11

5

6

16

3

Chelsea

7

4

2

1

10

4

6

14

4

Southampton

7

4

2

1

7

2

5

14

5

Man City

7

4

1

2

17

8

9

13

6

Tottenham

7

4

1

2

6

5

1

13

7

Everton

7

3

3

1

10

9

1

12

8

Hull

7

3

2

2

6

7

-1

11

9

Man Utd

7

3

1

3

10

9

1

10

10

Aston Villa

7

3

1

3

9

8

1

10

11

Newcastle

7

3

1

3

9

12

-3

10

12

West Brom

7

2

3

2

7

6

1

9

13

West Ham

7

2

2

3

7

5

2

8

14

Cardiff

7

2

2

3

7

9

-2

8

15

Swansea

7

2

1

4

8

11

-3

7

16

Stoke

7

2

1

4

4

7

-3

7

17

Fulham

7

2

1

4

5

9

-4

7

18

Norwich

7

2

1

4

5

9

-4

7

19

Crystal Palace

7

1

0

6

5

13

-8

3

20

Sunderland

7

0

1

6

5

16

-11

1

FOOTBALL FIXTURES

PREVIOUS RESULTS: Sunday, October 6

Saturday, October 19 (kick-off GMT) Newcastle v Liverpool

12:45

Arsenal v Norwich

15:00

Chelsea v Cardiff

15:00

Everton v Hull

15:00

Man Utd v Southampton

15:00

Stoke v West Brom

15:00

Swansea v Sunderland

15:00

West Ham v Man City

17:30

Norwich Southampton Tottenham West Brom

16:00

Over the last 10 seasons, the average gap between the teams finishing first and fourth has been 20 points and not once has the team in fourth place ended the season within 10 points of the champions.

However, although the statistics suggest the early throes of a much more democratic title race, former Liverpool defender turned BBC television pundit Alan Hansen feels it is too soon to tell.

Chelsea Swansea West Ham Arsenal

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“People are saying it’s the most open Premier League for years, but as far as I’m concerned, the favourites at the start are still the favourites: the two Manchester clubs and Chelsea,” he said.

“The first 10, 12 games, you can’t win the title, but you can lose it. Maybe Man United are a bit further behind than they’d want to be, but apart from that, they’re all in position.” AFP thephuketnews

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Phuket’s adopted sons fight for glory MMA J.P. Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

he local fight scene is abuzz with the news that mixed martial artists Cody Stevens and Shannon Wiratchai will both compete in big time fights at ONE FC: Total Domination on October 18 in Singapore.

Stevens, a 31-year-old American who trains out of Phuket’s Tiger Muay Thai, will be taking on Asian MMA legend and current lightweight champion Shinya Aoki in the co-main event.

Stevens, a native of Mansfield, Ohio, is coming off a big submission victory over former UFC and Bellator veteran Dustin Neace.

This is by far the biggest fight of his (11-5-1) career, and he comes into the bout as a heavy underdog against the experienced Aoki (33-6).

Aoki has dropped to featherweight (65 kg) for the fight

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Bus pick-up: Patong: 14:30 Kamala: 15.00 More info: phuket-hhh.com

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Cody Stevens will take on Asian MMA legend Shinya Aoki at ONE FC 11 on October 18 in Singapore. Photo: Jeff Sainlar

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which will take place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

“What’s going to make the difference in this fight is my heart and my tenacity, I’m going to push the pace and take his soul,” Stevens said in a recent video for the upcoming bout, adding “Shinya Aoki, prepare for a dogfight.”

On the same card, Thai MMA fighter Shannon Wiratchai (2-1) will take on American Mitch Chilson (4-1) in a rematch of their August 2012 fight.

In their last bout, Wiratchai was declared the winner after knocking Chilson out with a head kick.

However, the win was turned into a no-contest shortly after and forced the promotion to change their rules on kicks to the head.

Since their last meeting, Chilson has won a fight by TKO, while Wiratchai lost a bout via unanimous decision.

Wiratchai trains out of Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket along with Stevens.

SEBAST I A N V ET T EL H AS endured boos and his dominance has been called boring but he stands on the verge of true Formula One greatness by sealing his fourth straight world title this weekend in Japan.

One more crooked-finger victory salute from Vettel, coupled with an offday by nearest rival Fernando Alonso, and the Red Bull man joins Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher as only the third four-in-a-row champion.

The amiable German, still only 26, would also tie Alain Prost’s career haul of four titles, and lie one off Fangio’s total of five compiled in the 1950s.

And yet another world championship

next year in his rampaging Red Bull would see Vettel match Schumacher’s five in a row won with Ferrari from 2000 to 2004.Vettel has racked up eight victories out of 14 this year and is on course to beat his previous season best of 11 in 2011.

“Even though it looks very good, it’s still not over so we shouldn’t feel too comfortable,” said Vettel.

After unsavoury booing greeted Vettel’s irresistible form, including victories in the last four grands prix, debate has raged over whether fans should salute his mastery or yearn for more competitive days.

Vettel’s victory from pole position in South Korea last Sunday (October 5) opened a 77-point lead, and with only 125 points available from the remaining

five races he is home and dry if Alonso cannot reach the top eight on Sunday.

The Spaniard has all but thrown in the towel, even if he does manage to postpone Vettel’s celebrations until India or Abu Dhabi, the next two races after Japan.

Lewis Hamilton voiced concern that Vettel’s grip over Formula One was sending fans to sleep, comparing it to the era of seven-time world champion Schumacher.

But the Briton quickly took to Twitter to clarify his comments and praise the “true champion”.

“I admire his dedication and ability to consistently perform without mistakes,” said Hamilton, world champion with McLaren in 2008. “This is the mark of a true champion.” AFP