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AIRPORT CLOSES OLD CAR PARK ALL CARS NOW HAVE TO USE NEW BUILDING PRICES UNCHANGED FOR NOW Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

he old open parking lot in front of Phuket International Airport is now closed after the new multi-storey car park was opened for use. The airport’s new Director, Monrudee Gettuphan, told The Phuket

News on Monday (December 8), “We closed the old car park on Saturday (December 6). Taxis or other vehicles can bring passengers to the departures lounge or pick them up from arrivals, but they cannot stop in the old car park. “There are signs pointing the way to the new parking lot building, in Thai and English.

“We have two shuttle buses that will move people between the treminal and the car park. The buses will make pick-ups every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day. “In case they are needed, we also have electric golf carts that can carry people to and fro. “If people do not want to wait, they can walk between the terminal

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and the car park. We have built a temporary covered walkway; we will install a permanent one soon. “Meanwhile the old car park will be converted into a second multistorey car park. It should have been built earlier, but we have made a start; we have already awarded the contract for that.”

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Illegal Beach Club pulled down at last Nattha Thepbamrung reporter3@classactmedia.co.th

ne of the last few illegal structures at Nai Yang Beach, the Beach Club, was demolished on Monday (December 8) after a last-ditch attempt by the owner to block the destruction. The demolition was carried out by OrBorTor Saku, backed by a hefty contingent of heavily armed Navy personnel, along with District Volunteers and local police. “The court has judged that the SorKor 1 title for the land [on which the Beach Club stood] actually applies to a different plot of land, with a different owner, so their claim to own the land is invalid,” Surin Yotharak, Deputy Direc-

An excavator takes large bites out of the Beach Club. tor of OrBorTor Saku told The Phuket News. “This has taken a while because of the court process. We demolished the place today because the legal process has now been finalised. This land is a part of the 400 Rai of public

land registered in 1931 as the Pak Bang pasture. “We demolished the building according to the Building Act. The owner had never applied for a building permit and the provincial committee withdrew the final petition filed

by the owner, while the temporary court protection [for the building] was also withdrawn by the Phuket Civil Court.” The demolition was initially blocked by the owner of the Beach Club, Arun Paewpanchoo, who arranged four vehicles to block the way to his restaurant. Officials responded by bringing in a tow truck and hauling away one of the vehicles (it was taken to Tah Chat Chai Police Station and impounded), leaving enough space for the excavator to move in and do its work. Mr Arun claimed that the legal process had one more day to run. “I asked the OrBorTor to wait just one more day. I have been following the court process and I wanted to wait for the court decision. If I am found to be at fault, I am happy to demolish everything myself,” he said. He added that he had filed a petition with the Administrative Court in Nakhon Si Thammarat on November 27. “The court issued an order that me and the OrBorTor authorities have to go to the court on December 9, but they did not wait for it. This is unfair and unlawful.” However, Mr Surin said that after consulting lawyers and judges he had been advised that there was no need to wait any longer. He added that there will be more demolitions of buildings along the Nai Yang beachfront road, which may take up to a year to finalise because of ongoing legal battles.

The new multi-storey car park at Phuket Airport.

Airport closes old open-air car park Continued from page 1 Only privately-owned saloon cars, pickup trucks and multi-purpose vehicles with four wheels are allowed in the new car park, and prices are the same as were applied at the old open-air car park. These are: Up to 15 minutes: Free Up to 1:15 hours: B20 Up to 2:15 hours: B40 Up to 3:15 hours: B50 From 3:15 to 6 hours: B100 From 6 to 24 hours: B200 If time of exit is more than five minutes beyond

any of the bands, the price for the next band will be charged. Charges apply from when the vehicle enters the car park building until the time the vehicle leaves the building. The new car park has 836 spaces for the public. Parking for about 1,000 motorbikes is available, free, in the area of the old car park closest to the road outside. People who park vehicles in the wrong place risk have their wheels clamped, and a fine of B500.

Brakeless bus crashes A TOUR BUS RAN OUT of brakes on Patong Hill on Wednesday afternoon (December 10), near Wat Suwankiriwong, at the foot of the hill on the Patong side. The bus careered off the main road and down Pisit Koranee Rd, shedding metal as it scraped along a wall, and knocking down at least two motorcycles. No one was injured apart

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from the bus driver, who suffered cuts and bruises; there were no passengers aboard. Patong Hill has been the scene of frequent crashes involving tour buses. Often this is because the drivers, riding the air brakes on the way down the hill, exhaust the compressed air in the system, with the result that the bus ends up with no brakes.

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n 11-year-old girl was hospitalised after three-metre-high shelves collapsed at the Homeworks store on the upper floor of Central Festival Phuket East on Sunday (December 7). The girl, her sister and their parents, were all treated initially at Vachira Phuket Hospital after the shelves, laden with tins of paint, toppled like dominoes, briefly trapping 11-year-old Pitchya Saekin. He r f a t h e r, Pa i b o o n Saek in, 42, her mother, Patcharee Boontalay, 35, and her sister, nine-year-old Natnaree escaped with scrapes and bruises. The Homeworks store closed until Wednesday morning (December 10), when it was reopened, though the paint section remained closed. Ms Patcharee told The Phuket News about the mo-

Left, the wreckage after the shelves collapsed. Right, Patcharee Boontalay, mother of the injured child, says she won’t be going back to Homeworks ment when the shelves started to fall. “My husband was the first person to realise the situation after we heard a ‘boom’ sound. He pulled our nine-yearold daughter [Natnaree] out of the way. The accident happened very fast. It was like dominoes falling. “ My o t h e r d a u g ht e r

[Pitchya] was the last domino; a shelf landed on her chest. “She was crying and calling for help. She said she couldn’t breathe. We had pulled her out by ourselves by the time the rescue team arrived.” The rescuers took Pitchya to Vachira Phuket Hospital, she said, and the rest of the family followed. The family then decided

Blaze takes out six shops FI R E BROK E OU T AT 10:30am on Saturday (December 7) in a Patong clothing shop near the entrance to Soi Sea Dragon on Bangla Rd. “I saw smoke coming from the clothing shop and I called the police,” said tuk tuk driver Sujin Mardosod. The blaze then spread quickly to neighbouring buildings, including a tailor’s, Smiley Bar, a pharmacy, Calista Massage, and Tomahawk Tattoo. Seven firetrucks and three municipal water trucks struggled for about 45 minutes to

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It took firemen 45 minutes to get the blaze under control. bring the fire under control. They were hampered by difficulties reaching the burning buildings behind the tailor

shop, which, along with the clothing store was completely gutted by the fire. No injuries were reported.

to have Pitchya moved to the Bangkok Hospital. Asked whether she would go back to shop at Homeworks, she said, “No, I will not. My daughter was very frightened by the situation and I can’t go back to the place where we were injured.” On Wednesday Homeworks’ Vice President for Marketing, Chanin Thiencharoen, said that the initial in-

dications of the investigation were that the paint cans may have been stacked wrongly on the shelves. He explained, “Phuket is a tourism province and staff turnover is very high because hotel jobs pay better. This means that some of the new staff have yet to complete the training course and are still learning their jobs. “We will run safety train-

ing courses for Phuket staff more often,” he promised, adding, “Please trust in our safety measures; we have specialist consultants from a company that makes shelves for many well-known stores in Thailand.” To tempt people back into the store, Homeworks is offering each of the first 100 buyers today, tomorrow and Sunday a B500 voucher.

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huket now has three new senior provincial officials – two vicegovernors and a palad, or provincial secretary. The new Vice-Governors are Dr Panlop Singhasenee and Sutee Tongyam. For both men – promoted with effect from December 1 – this is their first time as vice-governors. The new Palad is Pakpoom Intarasuwan, promoted with effect from December 15. The two vice-governors replace Jamroen Tippayapongtada, recently reassigned to the equivalent post in Nakhon Pathom, and Dr Sommai Preechasilpa, who retired at the end of September. In the new hierarchy, V/ Gov Somkiet Sangkhaosutthirak – the one remaining

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vice-governor from the old team – is the most senior. He is now responsible for security. Next is Dr Panlop, 53, a Bangkok native, who comes to Phuket from a post in the Foreign Division of the Department of Provincial Administration. He has a doctorate in political science and will be responsible for economic and social affairs. “I am very proud to be a vice-governor here,” Dr Panlop told The Phuket News. “Phuket is a civilised place and already has its own plans

for managing the province. In the role of vice-governor here, I can simply follow the plan and coordinate with the relevant sections to make sure everything operates properly,” he explained. “I have experience in coordinating matters involving foreigners from my time in the Department of Provincial Administration” he added. “It may take me a little while to learn the job – this is my first time in the role of vice-governor – but I will push

forward in high gear,” he said. V/Gov Sutee is also new to the role, having been promoted from provincial palad in Ratchaburi. He has been assigned the role of managing the officials in the province. He said he was excited to be in a new post in a new place. “Being promoted to vicegovernor is already a big step for me,” he told The Phuket News, “but what makes it more exciting is being vice-governor of Phuket.” Ratchaburi, he explained,

was the mix of urban and country style but Phuket is very different, with a city style and a mixture of nationalities, Thais, expatriates and tourists. “It looks challenging because Phuket is a small island but at the same time a big city. There are many nationalities and businesses crowded in here. Governance will be a lot different [from what I know].” “I believe Phuket should be focused on sustainable development. The management must support the fast-growing city and local people must be involved as a part of the management.” The third new face is not in fact new to Phuket. Pakpoom Intarasuwan had been, until his promotion on December 15, the Muang Phuket District Chief since January. He replaces Saeree Panichakul who, like Dr Sommai, retired on September 30.

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LE MÈRIDIEN PHUKET Beach Resort has moved a row of sun loungers off Karon Nui beach after villagers complained on Monday (December 8) to local media. “Beach chairs from small operators around the island have been removed but there are some big business operators who are still taking advantage from the beach,” said a villager who did not want to be named. “It is not fair. “I have talked to a member of the resort staff who told me that they have to put the beach loungers out because they are included in the resort’s guest package.” But a Mèridien official, speaking with The Phuket News under condition of anonymity, said the hotel has no policy to put sun loungers on the beach.

He said that the hotel provides umbrellas for hotel guests but these are free of charge and are removable. They are put on the beach only on request. “Now we provide portable umbrellas at the request of our guests, while the beach loungers are placed on the lawn [on Mèridien land], next to the beach,” said the official. Karon Nui beach is bounded at the ends by steep hillside and along the length of it by the resort, but the official was quick to note, “People who are not hotel guests can reach the beach freely.” On Tuesday there were no Mèridien loungers on the beach – all were on the lawn. The Phuket News was unable to confirm whether they had been moved as a result of the locals’ complaint. thephuketnews

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Lt Nicom (in green shirt) was unhurt, but his car was a wreck.

Policeman flips out POLICE WERE CALLED out to help one of their own in Cherng Talay on Sunday (December 7) after a police lieutenant lost control of the car he was driving and ended up overturned in a ditch. The accident happened at 6:30am on the New Airport Road, about a kilometre from the Thalang Technical School. The driver, Cherng Talay Pol Lt Nicom Kaewnoo, and his female passenger were not hurt in the accident. But the car, a Honda Civic, was badly damaged after smashing into the roadside safety rail and sliding about 20 metres before flipping and landing upside-down in the ditch next to a canal. Emergency response crews arrived to find the lieutenant and his friend standing by the car. It took rescuers about two hours to pull it from the ditch.

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he Thai police have given themselves three months to launch a major crackdown on transnational gangs that have spread into Thailand, including biker gangs said to be operating in Phuket, and the island’s plague of foreign ATM skimmers. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is leading operations to suppress the criminal outfits because it has the power of arrest anywhere in the country. The CIB is supported by a broad team of law-enforcement agencies under the banner of the new Transnational Crime Coordination Centre (TCCC). Pol Maj Gen Thitirach Nonghanphithak, deputy chief of the CIB, is designated as a key person in these investigations. The TCCC was established as an umbrella force that works in collaboration with related divisions in the Royal Thai Police. The centre, headed by assistant national police chief Pol Lt Gen Dechnarong Suthichanbancha, will open officially next Monday (December 15). Gen Dechnarong said many foreigners have committed crimes in Thailand, mainly targeting Thais. In some cases, the gangs moved the money they duped from their victims to other countries.

One target of the push will be ATM skimmer gangs, like these two Russians arrested in Phuket. If left unchecked, the transnational crime rate will continue to rise, and more Thais will fall victim, he said, noting that the country is now opening its doors to more foreign visitors. Teams have now begun planning their investigations using information from the police’s main database. The teams have analysed the gangs’ methods and are considering which laws they may invoke when pressing charges. “The crimes have cost the victims a lot of money, and some wound up in

debt while the criminals have not been arrested,” said Pol Lt Gen Dechnarong. Various police divisions have been delegated suppression tasks. Crimes identified for special attention include illegal weapons trade; car theft and general theft; fraud rings such as “black money” gangs; thefts of valuables from shops or trade fairs; on internet crimes, such as internet-hacking and call centre scams; card skimming; money laundering; pyramid schemes; human trafficking; the illegal trade in

imported food supplements and drugs; wildlife trading; and gang activity that pollutes the environment. Of particular concern, said Pol Maj Gen Thitirach, are five specific types of crime. Romance scams, whereby Thai and foreign criminals use social media to approach middle-aged, middle-class Thai women who are either single or divorced, pretend to be romantically interested, and trick them into parting with money; ATM skimming; Criminals renting houses in Bangkok and other major cities and then breaking into neighbouring homes. Call centre gangs, mostly operated by Chinese with help from Thai accomplices, who aim to talk people into giving up details of bank accounts which are then ransacked; Smuggling of carcasses of protected species and ivory from Indonesia and Malaysia into Thailand through the southern borders. Police have also specifically named the Bandidos biker gang as a target. They are suspected of obtaining land titles illegally with the help of corrupt officials, in order to built developments. Bangkok Post

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The wrecked truck after its driver nodded off.

crashes into light pole SIX PEOPLE WERE INjured after a truck driver fell asleep at the wheel and slammed into a light pole on Thepkasattri Rd on December 3. At 01.50am, Pol Lt Suporn Meaungkai and EMS units were called to the scene in front of Thalang School, where they found the Isuzu pickup truck jammed into the light pole. One of the victims was laying underneath the wreckage, while four victims who bounced off the back of the truck from impact, were found laying on the street. Rescuers treated the injured victims with first aid, while city officials attempted to push the truck to the side to

release the male victim trapped underneath. All of the victims were then taken to Thalang Hospital for further treatment. The victims in the truck were named as; Wit Nakham,46, (the driver); Tawatchai Salee, 30, (victim underneath truck); Noppon Kanjanaburi, 33; Jantri Hanhong, 30; Nattapon Nakham, 15; and Tanawat Jantadee, 6. Mr Wit said that he was driving back from Bangkok when he fell asleep on the steering wheel. “I woke up when my car hit the light pole. Tawatchai, who was sat next to me, tried to pull the steering wheel but it was too late,” Mr Wit told police.

r isoonthor n Mayor Woraw ut Song yos, accompanied by more than 200 residents on Monday morning (December 8) delivered complaint letters to officials after police tried to smash their way into the home of his brother on December 3, in order to arrest him. The 20 police officers on the raid had an arrest warrant for Padungsak Songyos on a charge of issuing a bad cheque. They did not, however, have a search warrant. Instead, they cited martial law as justification for attempting to break down the front door of the home in the Songyos family compound in Moo 7, Srisoonthorn. Hathairat Songyos, sister of Mr Padungsak and Mr Worawut, told The Phuket News, “At that time [at 7pm], only my mother and a six-yearold child were in the house. “They were in the back of house, and did not hear the police demands that they open

Gov Nisit (right) reads the petition from Mayor Worawut (left) and his sister Hathairat. up.” Ms Hathairat herself was not at home, but said, “A neighbour called me about it and I asked them to tell the police that I would be there shortly. “But the police rejected my request that they wait. They tried to break through the door, claiming that, under martial law, police have the authority to do that. “In the event they could not get through the metal gate on the door,” she said. She alleged that police told neighbours of the Songyos

family that they had come with an arrest warrant on drug charges. “I was very upset that they told our neighbours that,” she added. Mayor Worawut told the Governor that the family felt scared and threatened, especially because they knew that the officer leading the raid, Lt Col Sommai Onkum of Cherng Talay Police, is well known as a marksman. “We have babies in houses around that area. I am concerned about our security,”

the mayor said. “I’m not sure whether this action – taking place at night – might be over the top for a bounced cheque case. I would like Phuket officials to investigate it.” Governor Nisit Jansomwong told the crowd, “Please trust that Phuket officials will not ignore this case. We will take action by assigning an impartial person to investigate the incident as soon as possible. “This will done within 15 days and I will inform Phuket Provincial Police Commander Maj Gen Patchara Boonyasit about your security concerns,” he added. “If something related to safety happens to you, I will take responsibility for it,” he said. A few minutes later Pol Col Witoon Gongsudjai, representing Gen Patchara, also came to meet the villagers to accept a copy of the letter. He told them, “I can’t make any statement at this stage – I have to read the letter first. But for sure the police will investigate this matter as requested.”

Dressed to the nines Vice-Governor Panlop (centre, red shirt) performed one of his first official functions recently when he was a VIP guest at the ceremony to mark the opening of the high season in old Phuket Town. Also pictured are Phuket City Mayor Somjai Suwansuppapana (on his left) and Provincial Adminstration Organisation President Paiboon Upatising (in yellow shirt).

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he Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command (TAC) received its first ever regimental standard from His Majesty the King on Sunday (December 7) during a mass ceremony in which 63 units of the Army, Navy and Air Force received new colours or flags to replace existing standards. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vaji-

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ralongkorn presided over the glittering ceremony, shown on all Thai TV channels, personally handing each standard to an honour guard from the unit concerned. On Monday the standard was flown to Phuket and then carried in a motorcade to the TAC headquarters at Cape Panwa, displayed on the back of the military truck by the unit’s honour guard so that the public could see and admire it. The motorcade was arranged with

great reverence; in the finial (the decorative ornament at the top of the flagstaff) is a hair from His Majesty the King, along with an image of the Buddha. Traffic was cleared out of the way and people were barred from footbridges over the road so that no one’s head would be higher than the flag. Members of the armed forces are pledged to protect the standard, if necessary at the cost of their lives.

A CAR DRIVER WHO failed to brake at traffic lights on Thepkrasatree Rd has been blamed for causing a five-vehicle pile up in which a pick up truck ended up on top of a car. The accident occurred at the Khow Lan intersection, Baan Lipon, at 3:30pm last Friday (December 5), bringing traffic to a standstill in the southbound lanes. “They crashed like dominoes,” said motorcycle rider

Namfon Poesing, 20, who was the only person injured in the accident. Before being taken to Talang Hospital, Ms Namfon said she was at the traffic lights when a car ploughed into the line of waiting vehicles. She was bumped off her motorcycle when it was hit by one of the cars shunted in the pile up. All five drivers involved were questioned at Thalang Police Station.

One pick-up ended on top of the car that failed to brake.

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ice Governor Somkiet Sangkhaosutthirak has called for officials and the public sector in general to comply with a Thai law that mandates the provision of facilities for the disabled, such as ramps for wheelchairs, and special toilets. The Vice Governor made his call at the annual Day of People with Disabilities celebrations at Rajabhat Phuket University and assured hundreds of disabled people in the university meeting hall that they will receive good public welfare and service. He also told The Phuket News that many national and local organisations have made

Vice Governor Somkiat Sangkhaosutthirak (left) and PAD President Sawai Promjinda donations in cash and kind to help Phuket’s disabled people. He reserved special praise for the work of the Phuket Association for the Disabled (PAD). “The association has brought together the disabled from around the island and cooperates with many organisations to give them a

better quality of life, such as getting them basic appliances, a monthly allowance and caseby-case support.” The President of the PAD, Sawai Promjinda, announced that, after the PAD had lobbied “for a long time”, disabled people have finally received a rise in their monthly allowance from the government.

“After we pushed for a long time, the government has approved an B800 monthly allowance – an increase from B500 – for a million disabled people around the nation, including almost 5,000 people in Phuket,” he said. He backed V/Gov Somkiet’s call for more public facilities for the disabled. “There is already a law that all buildings and public ways must have separate utilities for the disabled, such as parking, toilets, paths and ramps,” he explained, “but there are few places in Phuket that have done this. “I would ask people in power, in both public and private sectors, to follow this law and give the disabled a chance.”

Police arrest man ‘on way to shoot someone’ A NAKORN SRI THAMMARAT MAN was arrested on December 4 in possession guns and knives while he was on his way to shoot someone. Watcharin Chaisen, 26, of Nakorn Sri Thammarat, was initially caught speeding near the police checkpoint

in front of the Novotel Hotel in Karon at about 3am. After officers stopped him they found the weapons. When questioned, Watcharin admitted that he was on his way to shoot a rival of his brother. Police seized two home-made pistols,

two shotgun shells and two pocket knives, along with Watcharin’s Ford Ranger XLT pickup truck. He was charged with illegal possession of firearms and ammunition as well as carrying firearms in public without a permit.

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Iguana man arrested for hassling tourists POLICE ON SATURDAY (December 6) arrested a man with an iguana in Patong after receiving complaints that he was hassling tourists to have their picture taken with the reptile. Patong resident Surasak Targnam, 25, was arrested around 5pm, standing in front of the OTOP market on Rasauthit Road, holding the iguana and a Polaroid camera. He admitted to charging tourists B200 each to take a photograph

of them with the iguana. Surasak was charged with being a public nuisance.

Meth bust nets 3,000 pills POLICE SEI ZED 3,007 pills of methamphetamine (ya bah) from a Pattalung man at the Tah Chat Chai check point on December 3. The arrest was made as police conducted routine checks of vehicles coming into Phuket, said Lt Col Theerawat Liemsuwan, Deputy Superintendent of Tah Chat Chai police. Col Theerawat said police searched Manit Mardhareem, 27, because he “looked suspicious” but initially found nothing on him. However, one officer found a black bag underneath the car seat. In it were 15 bags of ya

Manit Mardhareem, 27. bah pills wrapped in paper. Manit admitted that the pills were his. He was charged with possession of a Category 1 drug with intent to sell and was taken to Tah Chat Chai police station.

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bout 50 residents from Satonpho community in Moo 3, Palai, Chalong, went on Monday morning (December 8) to the Damrongtham Centre at the Provincial Hall to ask officials for help in a land dispute with “business people” who, they say, have been threatening them. They also asked for help in getting the dispute resolved in the courts as fast as possible. Ronhem Sangkao, head of the community, explained, “A total of 46 households in the community, including elderly people, children and students, have been living there since 1988, but in the past few months seven or eight houses were demolished by business people.” In a letter explaining their plight, the villagers wrote, “We would like to ask for justice on any related case involving local residents, especially the following points: “We ask the Court to make its judgements on cases related to residents as fast as possible; that the boundary of our com-

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Mr Ronhem Sangkao explained to The Phuket News munity be fixed as soon as possible and that the Supreme Court investigate and decide on the issue of land titles for residents as soon as possible. “We also ask that business people and everyone involved with the land issue stop threatening residents, demolishing or damaging homes, or filing complaints against local people while the cases are being considered by the court.” Mr Ronhem said, “The villagers are frightened about men who come into the community at night and try to damage their houses. They also sometime threaten us [to try to get us] to leave. “Please sympathise us and allow us to live here peacefully until the court makes its decisions,” Mr Ronhem said.

Phuket Damrongtham Centre Chief, Prapan Khanprasang, accepted the letter and promised the villagers he would help as soon as possible. The pleas are the latest in a series of volleys between the villagers and the business people, which earlier this year deteriorated into gunplay and arson, with both sides threatening the other to the point where the Royal Thai Navy had to send heavily armed troops to restore peace. On June 2, a small camp for workers clearing the land on behalf of the business people was attacked by men armed with shotguns and petrol bombs. The villagers have already been told by the Land Office that they have no right to squat on the 83 rai of land, which is owned by a partnership. The partners were previously identified as Prajit Hongyok, Samran Saengyanuprab, Prateuang Kreuathong and Supalak Kunarak, who hold land deeds dating back as far as 1913. In June, five villagers were arrested by the Navy for the attack on the work camp, and guns and knives were confiscated from them.

ANOTHER CASE OF RICHversus-poor land problems came to a head on December 4 when more than 50 villagers from the Soi Kingkaew community gathered at Phuket Town police station after a “businessman” reported to police that they encroached on and damaged private land. Songklot Imjit, a representative of the villagers, explained, “Actually, we planned to plant some trees on the border separating the village from the mangrove to celebrate HM the King’s Birthday. Songklot Imjit, a representative of the villagers. “There are 432 families comprising about 1,200 people in the community. We have asked them to meet with the from them,” said Prapan lived there for a long time businessman to discuss the Khanprasang, Damrongtham Centre Chief. and we are waiting for our dispute. But when they arrived, “We will set a date when community land paper to they found that the business- both sides can have a talk at be issued. “We live next to mangrove man had not come to the this office.” On Monday (December 8) forest but we have a concrete meeting and the police were villagers from the Satonpho agreement not to encroach on taking care of the case. After leaving the police community also went to the the forest and we all respect station, the group went straight Damrongtham Centre to ask that.” He said that the villagers to the Damrongtham Centre for help in a dispute with the had gathered at the police to place a counter-complaint. owners of the land on which station because police had “We have had a complaint they live.

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Two such cases have come to light recently. About 50 residents in the Satonpho Community in Chalong, who have been there since 1988, recently asked for help from the Damrongthum Centre over a land dispute with “business people” who, they say, have been threatening them and destroying houses in the village (see page 9). Another 432 families comprising about 1,200 people in the Soi Kingkaew community are dealing with a similar dispute while waiting for a community land paper to be issued that should confirm their right to occupy the land. However, they claim a local “businessman” has told police that they are encroaching on private land. When villagers face such disputes and evictions, there really is no official body they can turn to for legal support, leaving them at the mercy of

lawyers and heavies paid by wealthy land owners to dream up creative ways of removing them. Thailand does have government subsidised housing projects (Ua-Atorn) to provide homes for financially challenged families but even then they have to come up with at least B10,000 to get a foot in the door. Phuket has two such subsidized housing projects in Rassada and Talang, but it is often already wealthy people that end up making themselves even more wealthy by claiming to be poor and buying up the cheap housing in order to sell or rent for much greater profit. Of course if landowners do not want others illegally squatting on their land, they have a right to get them removed. But where are those squatters to go? And who or what is in place to help these fellow countrymen at least to have four walls and a roof over their head?

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Police priorities in the wrong place Re: Phuket mayor slams ‘ frightening’ police raid on brother’s home Twenty of Phuket’s ‘finest’ breaking down the door on a small matter while innocent vacationers are slaughtered on the streets of Phuket because of non-enforcement of existing traffic laws. Reckless and drunken driving are rampant here, yet the police do nothing about it. But let someone write a bad check they send 20 officers out and break his door down when he’s not even home. RobertBob RobertBob, Kiting cheques is not a civil matter - it’s criminal, and taken very seriously in Thailand. But your point is a good one. Alasdair

Easy beach access ... for flying aliens! Re: Mèridien Phuket moves sun loungers off the beach “People who are not hotel guests can reach the beach freely.” Really? I don’t think

so, unless arriving by boat! Jsrit It would be the best for tourists and local people that Tambon Karon provide public access to Relax Bay (Karon Noi - Le Meridien Karon). A large path with stairs going from the main road passing above the bay would be the best option because Le Meridian’s guards are all the time blocking entry through Le Meridien property. Charlie

These big words are all too confusing Re: Director defends Hitler scene in movie Very disappointed in many respects. However, “If I were to make an uneducated guess, it may have been intended to say that democracy has good and bad sides,” Col. Sansern said? Shows how little he understands. Democracy or History? Hitler was a Dictator! Bjay

What’s wrong with a fair market? Re: Thai Transport Dept orders Uber to come for talks

I got an Uber Taxi the other day in Patong, it was only a short journey. The car was a new green plate car which was clean and the driver was well presented and spoke reasonably good English. The local legal and illegal taxis charge B300 for the same journey; however, Uber without any discount or promotional pricing was B194. For once something is right in Thailand, we have the opportunity to get a reasonable level of transport ... Now the authorities want to change it to protect what is clearly a dysfunctional existing set up. TIT. Tarqn

Airport parking changes good and bad Re: Airport carpark update Parked Thursday morning, arrived back about 7pm Saturday. B600. And I couldn’t find a shuttle bus or even the place where it was supposed to depart from. Walked both ways. Good exercise. Glad it wasn’t raining Grenville Fordham Got wheel clamped, told we

parked in wrong place, tried to charge us 2,000baht. No signs, or notices … took over an hour for security to come and unlock the chain. Had to walk back over to terminal building to sort it out … welcome back to Phuket! Kay O’Higgins

Realistic Thailand movie stunts Re: Baan Lipon accident on December 5 You see this in Hollywood and Bollywood movies. And of course in Thailand. I really don’t understand how a pickup truck can end up sitting on top of a a car like this. Re: Phuket gov requests businesses to refrain from alcohol sales on Father’s Day-to-day Kata beach already has more than 20 shops selling liquor, food, shirts, massage, surfs, skis.......money, money, money and the city center is dying. All those who pay rent, electricity, salaries and licenses....back to beach nature NOW and support you local businesses instead of illegal street vendors. Steffan Helle

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Government announces 2015 stimulus packages ‘Micro debts’ for poor, tax cuts for SMEs, raw materials imports

he cabinet has endorsed plans to set up “nano financing” operators to provide loans to the poor and to issue state bonds worth B100 billion. The measures are a part of the Finance Ministry’s New Year “gift package” for the public, consisting of four measures, said Finance Minister Sommai Phasee after the cabinet meeting Tuesday (December 9). “The ministry has taken two months to develop this package to be a New Year gift for the people but the prime minister does not want to use the term ‘gift’,” he said. He said the package is mainly aimed at helping lowincome people and strengthening the country’s competitiveness. It will cost the government B8 billion. He said setting up nano financing operators is the first measure, aimed at giving the poor access to fund

The contrast between the haves and have nots in Thailand’s capital is stark. A proposed stimulus package will give poor people the opportunity to borrow up to B100,000 with a 36pc annual interest rate, in order to foster socio-economic mobility. Photo: Dickelbers sources besides loan sharks who charge them 10-20 per cent a month. Operators of businesses with registered capital from B50 million upward will be allowed to become “nano” financial institutions under central bank criteria. Interest rates for nano

financing would be capped at 3pc per month, or 36pc a year, with the principal not exceeding B100,000 in each case, said Mr Sommai. Would-be nano financing operators will have to submit their applications this month. The nano financing operators are expected to begin op-

Panel proposes amnesty decree THE NATIONAL REFORM Council (NRC) subcommittee for reconciliation chaired by Anek Laothamatas will propose for inclusion in the new constitution a provision granting amnesty to people who took part in political unrest between 2005-2014, according to an informed source. The proposal has two options. Under the first option, all of the people who took part in political activities between 2005-2014 would be granted amnesty, except those who committed serious criminal offences which caused death and those who committed lese majeste under Section 112 of the Criminal Code. The second option is to grant blanket amnesty to all without exception. The source said the Anek panel had also proposed that while the new constitution is still in the drafting process the cabinet should issue an executive decree on amnesty, as allowed by Section 21 of the 2014 interim constitution. Another way of doing this is for the chairman of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) to issue @thephuketnews

An amnesty is proposed for people who took part in political unrest between 2005-2014, which would include this protest group that occupied the inbound lanes on the Taksin Bridge across the Chao Phraya River in November 2013. (Bangkok Post photo) an order granting amnesty as empowered by Section 44 of the 2014 interim constitution. The panel was of the opinion that it would be too slow to wait for the new charter to be completed and put the amnesty into effect.

The panel suggested that before enforcing the amnesty law there should be forums for the public to give opinions on this matter, to promote better understanding and to win acceptance from all concerned.

eration in February next year. The second measure is to boost the competitiveness of small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Finance Ministry will waive corporate tax for SMEs which make profits of no more than B300,000 a year. The tax rate for SMEs with

profits of between B300,001 to B1mn will remain unchanged at 15pc while, those with profits of more than B1mn to B3mn will enjoy a tax cut of 5pc from 20pc to 15pc. The tax rate for those making profits of more than B3mn will be unchanged at 20pc. SMEs that qualify must have registered capital of not over B5mn and sales revenues not exceeding B30mn a year. Mr Sommai said 28,000 SMEs will benefit from the measure which could boost their investment by B700mn a year. The third measure is cutting import tax for 1,274 items of raw materials and machinery to 0-10pc from 10-20pc. The last measure is to issue saving bonds worth B100,000 to help savers amid the low interest rate environment. The bonds, with interest rates of nearly 4pc, will be put up for sale on Jan 12-16 and 19-20. The bonds will be split into two lots of B50bn each.

Visas on arrival at 10 points THE INTERIOR MINISTRY will offer visas on arrival at ten more immigration checkpoints in the Kingdom from Wednesday (December 10). Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda announced on December 9 that the respective Southern Thai checkpoints are in Songkhla (Ban Prakorb immigration checkpoint), Satun (Khuan Don checkpoint), and Narathiwat (Tak Bai and Buketa checkpoints). In addition, the 15-day visa-on-arrival would be available in Nong Khai, Bung Kan and Ubon Ratchathani (at Phibun Mangsahan immigration checkpoint next to the Chong Mek pass), Loei (Tha Li immigration checkpoint), Nakhon Phanom (at the third Thai-Lao friendship bridge) and Nan (Huay Kone immigration checkpoint). Visas on arrival are eligible for visitors from Andorra, Bulgaria, Bhutan, China, Cyprus, Ethiopia, India, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. Bangkok Post

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SEA opium use hits high Myanmar output falls, cultivated areas flat

pium production in Southeast Asia increased this year, to three times the levels of 2006, a United Nations report said Monday (December 8). The UN Office on Drugs and Crime reported today that the cultivation area for opium poppy in Myanmar and Laos has increased for the eighth consecutive year, to now 63,800 hectares. (EPA photo) Myanmar remained the area’s top producer, second worldwide only to Afghanistan, according to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime. However, production fell for the first time in nearly a decade in 2014 due to lower crop yields. Myanmar and Laos were the most significant producers in the area, with total crops of 762 tonnes of opium, most of which was converted using chemicals brought in illegally to produce 76 tonnes of heroin that was then smuggled out, it said. Myanmar produced 670 tonnes of opium this year, 200 tonnes fewer than 2013. “This two-way trade of chemicals going in and heroin

ALTERNATIVE ASEAN OIL: A tanker delivers a load of palm oil to a refinery complex on the outskirts of Lahad Datu, in Malaysian Borneo’s Sabah province. Image by Jason Motlagh. Malaysia, 2012.

An opium addict and poppy farmer Kya Teh smoking an opium pipe as his relatives watch outside his hut in Par Nauk village in north-eastern Myanmar. Photos: Bangkok Post

An opium poppy in the Golden Triangle region of Myanmar. EPA photo.

coming out of the Golden Triangle is a significant challenge to stability and the rule of law,” said UN agency’s regional representative. Total poppy cultivation in Myanmar and Laos rose to 63,800 hectares in 2014 from 61,200 in 2013, it said. In Myanmar, total area under opium poppy cultivation was steady at 57,600 hectares. The decline in output was mostly due to decreased crop yields, a factor that varies annually because of climatic fluctuations and disease.

other products. They need viable alternatives to growing poppy.” The organised drugs networks were also “very well positioned to take advantage of regional integration,” Mr Douglas said. “The Golden Triangle is the geographic centre of the Greater Mekong Sub-region, and plans are well underway to expand transport connections and relax trade barriers and border controls, including around opium producing areas.” Bangkok Post

The restive Shan State in the north of Myanmar alone accounted for 89 per cent of poppy cultivation in the Golden Triangle, a poppyrich area straddling adjoining parts of Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. Farmers faced few alternatives to poverty other than growing poppy, UNODC’s Laos country manager Cheikh Toure said. “Opium farmers are not bad people. They are poor, food insecure people, usually living far from centres and markets where they could sell

Asian oil prices slump, eyes on US stock report OIL PRICES FELL I N Asia Wednesday (December 10) as dealers await the latest US supply report for clues about production levels, while weak Chinese and German trade data also weighed, analysts said. US benchmark West Texas Inter mediate for January delivery slipped 90 cents to $62.92 while Brent crude for January was down $1.01 at $65.83 in mid-morning trade. “With the global supply glut, the main concern

at the moment is the level of production in the US,” Daniel Ang, investment analyst at Phillip Futures in Singapore said. “The US stockpiles report will be in focus to see if there is any change in production growth,” he said. Analysts surveyed by the Wall Street Journal said they expected domestic inventories to have fallen by 2.7 million barrels in the week to December 5. AFP

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Sales of villas shift toward middle range Risinee Sarikaputra editor@thephuketnews.com

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hile Phuket continues to attract its fair share of extremely wealthy tourists and property investors, the number of foreigners willing to splash out B100 million or more for a luxury villa has been dwindling. Phuket these days is attracting more mass-market travellers, notably Russians and Chinese, whose numbers help offset the drop in jet-setters. Some of the latter have been put off by Thailand’s political turmoil, while others are simply looking for new playgrounds. Villas are still selling, but they are more modest, though still priced beyond the means of most mere mortals. Previously, much of the demand on the island was for huge villas, with usable area of 1,600 square metres or more, and selling prices of B100 million each, or more. “Millionaires Mile” in Kamala, in particular became famed for its proliferation of luxury residential developments, where most homes cost in excess of B50 million, and some for as much as B250 million. Developments in the area share common features: low density, beautiful uninterrupted

Not too many takers now. This villa on Phuket’s Millionaires’ Mile was advertised four years ago for $7 million (B210 million). sea views and large villas with more bedrooms than average. As of the third quarter of this year there were 1,874 villas along the west coast of Phuket from Nai Yang to Rawai beach. Sixty-four per cent of all units were in the size range from 200 to 800 square metres. Only 9pc, or 178 units, offered more than 800 square metres; the remainder were smaller than 200sqm. Most of the mega-villas were launched or built before the global financial crisis began in 2008, especially between 2004 and 2007 when markets were booming and wealthy investors were flocking to Phuket. Villas nowadays tend to be constructed on more compact land plots of 200 to 400sqm, or 50 to 100 square wah. A Knight Frank survey has identified 606

units in this category. A plot of 200-400sqm can support a home with usable area of 100 to 200sqm. Of the total cumulative supply, 51pc, or 950 units, have been sold for less than B20 million each. Only 18pc, or 348 units, were sold for more than B50 million. The majority of the supply is concentrated in Bang Tao, which has 770 units (41pc of the total). The Laguna area remains a highly sought-after part of the island due to the range of facilities and its relative proximity to the airport. The Laguna complex itself now contains the Banyan Tree and Dusit hotel-branded villas for sale and rent. The selling price of villas managed by Banyan Tree ranges from B59 million to B125 million a unit,

while the Dusit properties are priced around B34 million each. Nowadays, the majority of property buyers in Phuket are expatriates based in Asia, particularly in Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai, although other regional markets are growing in significance. For the most part they have lived and worked in the region for a number of years and tend to know Phuket well, having spent holidays there. The emerging markets recently are Australians, French, Canadians and Russians, as well as Asian travellers. Russians prefer larger units with three or four bedrooms, while Asians like more compact twobedroom villas. Of the 1,874 units available in total, 1,474 villas have been sold, representing a take-up rate of 78.7pc.

Annual take-up of villas before the crisis in 2008 was between 160 and 180 units per year. The figure decreased to 83 units in 2008, and 79 units in each of 2009 and 2010, before improving to 163 units in 2011. The market has since regained its momentum with sales in the first nine months of 2014 totalling 266 units. The highest demand now is for villas priced below B20 million with 690 units sold out of 950 available in this price range, or 72.6pc. Most villas in this range have two or three bedrooms, with usable area of 200-300sqm, located on small plots of 50 to 70 square wah (200 to 280 sqm). The Phuket villa market remains attractive given that only 400 units remain for sale, while annual take-up is likely to be about 250 units. As supply dwindles over the next year or so, selling prices will increase. Villas thus are attractive for both short- and long-term investment. The increased diversity of visitors to the island will create demand for many product segments from budget to high-end properties. Risinee Sarikaputra is director of Research and Consultancy with Knight Frank Thailand. For more information email risinee.sarikaputra@ th.knightfrank.com.

AirAsia gets world’s best LCC award a second time AIRASIA HAS CLAIMED the title of ‘World’s Leading Low Cost Airline’ for the second year in a row at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2014 Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held in Anguilla in the Caribbean. Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of AirAsia, received the award from Graham Cooke, President of World Travel Awards at the Grand Finale of the World Travel Awards 2014. The World Travel Awards, also hailed as the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry recognizes companies, organizations and brands that push the boundaries of industry excellence. A i r A si a w a s n a m e d ‘World’s Leading Low Cost Airline’ category, receiving the highest votes from travel professionals from around the globe, beating other nominees such as airberlin, easyJet, flydubai, JetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Kulula, Mango, Norwegian, Ryanair and Southwest Airlines. Datuk Kamarudin said, “We are humbled and grateful to receive this recognition for the second consecutive year. “This award would never be possible without the hard work, passion, dedication and creativity of our 15,000 AirAsia Allstars. Every one of them should be proud that their commitment to the airline has once again put AirAsia on the world map.

New THAI boss plans massive revamp THAI AIRWAYS INTERNATIONAL’S new president, Charamporn Jotikasthira, says the airline needs a massive reform of structures and management philosophy to survive in an intensive competitive environment. Commenting to the media on his first day at his office on December 4, he said fierce competition requires a total remake of the airline’s marketing strategy and the organisation working system.

“I will [focus] on revamping the business model, work systems and strategy to drive the flag carrier forward. My plans will cover a five-year term.” He believes THAI needs a massive remake similar to the one that occurred in commercial banks in 1997 to 1998. “It will be necessary for THAI to shape up in all aspects to become competitive and to ensure sustainable growth. “Besides organisational restructure,

ticket sales through ticketing agencies will be the next to be reformed to increase market share for online ticket sales,” he added. The president made no reference to rampant corruption, nor to an on-going audit to weed out irregularities that allegedly caused financial losses at domestic stations. It is understood that the audit was initiated nationwide following the military coup of May 22. TTR Weekly

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THE NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY (NLA) HAS approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Thai and Chinese governments to beging double-track development of Thailand’s rail system from 2015 to 2022, with China being responsible for construction and system development. Transport Minister Prajin Juntong told the assembly that the project will cover two routes: 734 kilometres from Nong Khai via Nakhon Ratchasima to Kaenf Khoi and the Map Ta Phut port, and 133 km from Kaeng Khoi to Bangkok. Payment details have yet to be discussed but construction is expected to start in 2016. MCOT Online thephuketnews

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Amcham seminar to examine tourism business post-coup T

he American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) is to stage a major event, the Thailand Tourism Forum 2015, on the theme “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” to examine market dynamics since the May coup and look at the future of the tourism industry. The event, organised by Amcham and hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks, will be held in the Grand Ballroom on level 4 of the InterContinental Hotel Bangkok on Monday, January 26. The organisers expect to see a strong turnout, possibly better than the 450 delegates who registered last year. C9 Hotelworks Managing Director Bill Barnett said, “In the first half of 2014, turmoil threw Thailand’s tourism industry a curve ball – a gamechanging new paradigm that started in May and led to a series of remarkable transformations, which are rapidly taking the hospitality sector into unknown territory. “These are interesting times for the industry and we are delighted to be supported by such an impressive line-up of speakers and experts of their fields. “They will candidly discuss the economic impacts of these changes, evaluate risk and advise delegates about important new industry trends.” The organisers say the Thailand-focused forum will provide insights drawn from the most up-to-date available hotel data from properties around the country, and will present the country’s report card on the state of the industry. This, they say, will offer a unique opportunity for delegates to look beyond the numbers to see how tourism

Bill Barnett: ‘A series of remarkable transformations are rapidly taking the hospitality sector into unknown territory.’ performance and investment impacts an entire country. The schedule will be as follows: 3 to 4pm: Registration and refreshments 4 to 6pm Thailand Tourism Forum 2015 Opening Remarks by Mr Barnett 2020 Vision – Finding The Right Path Forward, featuring: Suchad Chiaranussati, Founder & Chairman of SC Capital Partners, interviewed by Charles Blocker, CEO of IC Partners. Thailand Hotel Leaders Summit, featuring: Robert VR Hecker, Managing Director, Horwath HTL;

Clarence Tan, COO, Asia Australasia, InterContinental Hotels; Dillip Rajakarier, CEO, Minor Hotel Group; Peter Henley, President & CEO, ONYX Hospitality Group; and Markland Blaiklock, Chief Operating Office, Centara Hotels & Resorts. Hotel Market Recap: Major and secondary Thai destinations, analysis by: Jesper Palmqvist, Area Director – Asia Pacific, STR Global. Investment and Thailand Hotel Transaction Market Update by: Mike Batchelor, Managing Director, Investment Sales Asia, JLL. They Might Be Giants –

Hua Hin and Pattaya Change Their Mojo: David Keen, CEO, QUO Global. Hotel management trends – buyer’s or seller’s market? Eric Levy, Managing Director, TSI; James Kaplan, Senior Vice President Development, Minor Hotel Group; Prab Thakral, Managing Director, Boutique Group of Companies; Sivapong Viriyabusaya, Partner, Baker & McKenzie; and Nigel Cornick, CEO, Kingdom Property. 6 to 7pm, networking cocktails. Attendance is free. To register, go to www.amchamthailand.com, or email TTF@amchamthailand.com, or telephone 02-254-1041 ext 212.

Low-cost airlines likely to see boom in 2015 – report KASIKORN RESEARCH Centre estimates the number of low-cost airline passengers travelling through Suvarnabhumi and Don Meuang airports will increase between 24 and 30 per cent next year, to reach 29.22 to 30.63 million passenger movements. The centre said this year the low-cost carrier business was robust despite political troubles in Thailand. “The low-cost airline business has a high market share… Domestic and short-haul routes did not decline and 70pc of low-cost airline passengers are local residents, while international routes connecting to Asean and China were hit by a decline in Chinese tourists. However, low-cost carrier traffic continues to grow.” “Competition among Thailand’s low-cost airlines intensified during the last three years. New routes opened and they have supported growth in tourism and the economy.” In September this year, there were 66 aircraft in the fleets of low-cost airlines in Thailand, an increase of 15pc over the same period last year. They serve 32 domestic and 33 international routes, the report said. “Japan and South Korea are the top new destinations for low-cost, long haul services and Thailand’s low-cost airline market, next year, will benefit from an ASEAN Open Skies policy,” the report claimed.

“The Asean Economic Community will boost intraregional travel movements … and Asean Open Skies will also ease restrictions on routes and frequency between member countries.” In addition to domestic routes, Thailand’s low-cost airlines serve 30 short to medium-haul destinations –16 connect Thailand with Asean countries and seven with China, as well as Hong Kong, Macao and India. The bank said last year 225 flights a week were flown operated to Asean destinations, accounting for 65pc of the 335 flights a week on international routes from Thailand. “Although currently Asean member countries still have to sign off on open skies regulations, the aviation situation in the region is considered to be more relaxed,” the bank reported. The centre estimated that with the expansion of lowcost airline business due to open skies, low-cost airline passengers travelling through Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang airports should increase 24pc to 30pc to reach 29.22 to 30.63 million in 2015. Kasikorn Research Centre, a subsidiary of Kasikorn Bank, conducts tourism and business research mainly on Thailand’s economy including tourism with reliable recommendations and indicators on business prospects. TTR Weekly

Charn Issara aims at Natai LEADING THAI DEVELOPER CHARN ISSARA IS SET TO roll out a new luxury branded residence project named Baba Beach Club just over the bridge in Natai Phang Nga. Set on 42 rai, the project will have a series of private beachfront villas and hotel suites – either one-bedroom pool units or two-bedroom penthouse units. Revealing Charn Issara’s Natai plan on his blog, thephuketinsider.com, property guru Bill Barnett wrote that The Sri Panwa management group will operate the hospitality element of the property.

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THE BIG LIST Famous Animals From rich to lucky to... psychic? If all else fails, perhaps your pet has one of the following skills to make headlines

Grumpy Cat: At just over US$100 million, Grumpy Cat’s fortune is bigger than Nicole Kidman’s, Cameron Diaz’s and even Matthew McConaghey’s. The feline’s permanent scowl, attributed to an underbite and dwarfism, has inspired two best-selling books, produced more than six million Facebook fans and even a Hollywood movie. Grumpy Cat, real name Tardar sauce, first got big after a photo was posted on the social news website Reddit back in 2012. “I was able to quit my job as a waitress within days of her first appearance on social media and the phone simply hasn’t stopped ringing since,” owner Tabatha Bundesen told a local newspaper in in Arizona. Fido: During World War II, Fido was found lying wounded in a roadside ditch by Carlo Soriani. The amiable Italian took the dog home and nursed it back to health. After Fido recovered, the dog began to follow Soriani to the bus stop everyday and wait for him once Soriani came back. This went on for two years when, in December 30, 1943, a violent Allied bombardment hit Soriani’s factory and killed him. For 14 more years, Fido continued to wait at the bus stop twice a day looking for his owner, until the dog died in 1958. Jim the Wonder Dog: Born in Louisiana in 1925, Jim the Wonder Dog was dubbed “Hunting Dog of the Country” by Outdoor Life Magazine. It was said that he could go out into the street and locate cars by make, color and license number. He also displayed psychic abilities by picking the winner of the Kentucky Derby seven years in a row and the 1936 World Series winner. A team of psychologists, led by Dr A.J. Durant of the School of Veterinary Medicine, tested Jim’s abilities and said: “this dog possessed an occult power that might never come again to a dog in many generations.” Shrek: This Merino male sheep was found hiding in a rock cave near the Bendigo high country ranch in New Zealand back in 1994. Most male sheeps have to be sheared annually but Shrek avoided it for six years. His wool covered over 75 per cent of his body and contained enough to make sutis for 20 men. While most sheep’s wool weigh about 4.5kg, Shrek’s weighed about 27kg. Because of its size, its eventual keepers named him Shrek. He became a major celebrity in New Zealand and even met the country’s Prime Minister. It took 20 minutes to shear off the 27kg of wool and it was used for children’s medical charities. Shipwreck Sam: This incredible cat survived three shipwrecks during World War II. The first of which was the Bismarck, which was downed in a sea-battle in May 1941 and cost the lives of 2,000 crew members. He was picked up by a British battleship, the HMS Cossack, which was torpedoed months later while being towed to safety – 159 men died in that wreck. Later, he was brought to live aboard the HMS Ark Royal which was also torpedoed. Shipwreck Sam was found floating on a plank with an angry scowl. Shipwreck Sam eventually died in a seaman’s home in Belfast in 1955.

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‘Gangnam Style’ gallops beyond YouTube counter

ust how big a hit was Gangnam Style? So mammoth that the Internet literally wasn’t ready to handle it. YouTube said that the 2012 song by South Korea’s Psy – accompanied by a horseriding-like dance that became a global sensation – this week reached the maximum number of views that its counter had imagined to be conceivable. The video-sharing site shows that the official version of the video has had more than 2.15 billion views. The problem: YouTube designed its counter with what is known in computer science as

a 32-bit integer, meaning that the maximum number of countable views was 2,147,483,647. “We never thought a video would be watched in numbers greater than a 32-bit integer,”

YouTube, which is owned by search engine giant Google, said in a posting on Google+. YouTube engineers anticipated the problem and upgraded to a 64-bit integer. That means

that Gangnam Style or future mega-hit videos can now go beyond nine sextillion views – a feat that, at least according to conventional wisdom, would be impossible to break. AFP

British MP’s Candy Crush Saga turns sour A BRITISH LAWMAKER snapped playing the Candy Crush Saga children’s game on his tablet during a pensions debate apologised Monday (December 8), saying his conduct was unbecoming for a member of parliament. In a picture published by The Sun newspaper, Nigel Mills was seen engaging in the popular pastime by swiping his tablet to make lines of sweets explode. The Conservative lawmaker initially brushed off the controversy, telling the paper: “There was a bit of the meeting I wasn’t focusing on and I probably had a game or two”. But he was later forced

into a fuller climbdown after a torrent of angry reactions. “I apologise unreservedly for my behaviour at the committee meeting and realise it fell short of what is expected of a Member of Parliament,” he tweeted. Lawmaker Edward Leigh rallied to his colleague’s side, telling critics to “get a life” and saying of his own time on the

public accounts committee: “My God it was boring!” Even Prime Minister David Cameron waded into the controversy, saying: “I’m sure he will be very embarrassed by what he saw in the papers today and he will work even harder in the future.” Parliamentary officials meanwhile opened an investigation into the pictures as photography or filming are not allowed without prior permission. John O’Connell, a spokesman for the Taxpayers’ Alliance, said: “The issue isn’t how the photos got out but why the MP was messing around on video games.” AFP

General gym teacher? – A photo of a gym teacher who could pass for junta

chief Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha was recently shared by his students on Twitter for the amusement of the internet. Ajarn Kamkien Bantao, head of Physical Education Department at Pathumthep Witthayakarn School in Nong Khai province,was made famous last week when his students tweeted his photo and compared it to Prayuth. “Does my teacher look like Uncle Prayuth? When he speaks at the line-up, it’s like the prime minister is here,” user @ffreshsc wrote. “Certified true copy.” The photo has been retweeted almost 10,000 times since December 4. - Coconuts Bangkok

Falcons to go jet set on Lufthansa FALCONS, THE ANIMAL beloved by rich Middle Eastern hunters, are soon to be allowed on Lufthansa flights. The airline said last week that passengers would from late 2015 be able to take their hunting birds onboard in a newly-designed device called the “Falcon Master” tray,

which can be fitted with a cage. “[‘Falcon Master’] allows owners to take their falcons or other birds in the cabin with

them,” said the airline’s tech division, Lufthansa Technik. The device is now in the design phase, and will likely take six to nine months before it is ready for use. The special stand is adjustable in height, width and depth and can be installed on a seat of all Lufthansa flights. AFP

World’s largest truffle sells for $61,250 at auction CONSIDER IT A BARGAIN: The world’s largest white truffle sold at auction Saturday for US$61,250 – far less than the cool US$1 million its owner reportedly had hoped for. The White Alba’s Truffle weighed 1.89 kg when unearthed last week in the Umbrian region of Italy, making it by far the largest ever found. Sotheby’s said it was purchased by a gourmand from Taiwan, who had placed his winning bid by telephone. T he m a s sive f u ng u s – slightly smaller than an American football – was large enough “to feed a party for 300-400 truffle dinners.” The Balestra truffle is expected to enjoy immortality as an entry in next year’s edition of the Guinness Book of World Records. News reports said this new record holder was about twice the size of the previous champion. Never theless, the dethroned white truffle fetched far more when it was sold in 2010 – some $417,200, according to Sotheby’s, The auction house said the Balestra family plans to donate proceeds from the auction to a number of charitable organizations, including Citymeals-onWheels, a local group to feed the hungry, and the Children’s Glaucoma Foundation. AFP thephuketnews

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A destination drink that’s here to stay

Yogic dancing for fantastic flexibility

REAL ROMAN RECIPES

An authentic Italian culinary treasure on Phuket’s seaside > Page 10 Hailing from Rome, Chef Patrizia is the ‘queen of the kitchen’ at Amari Phuket’s La Gritta restaurant near Patong Beach. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot

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Children friendly beaches in Phuket

Question We are visiting Phuket for our family holiday this December. My husband and I have both been to Koh Samui before but neither of us has been to Phuket. We have two daughters who will be 6 and 9 when we go. Could someone help me out with the following please: We would like to stay near the beach. Where would you recommend? Is the food fairly westernised? I have two girls who aren’t very adventurous trying new food. Thanks in advance!

that it can make a perfect vacation for many families. The Christmas period is peak season and can be busy. The traffic inland can get fairly hectic but despite the hustle and bustle on the streets hotels in Kata, Karon, Patong and Bangtao can hide an enchanting calm oasis. Planning where to stay and with little distance to travel can make a big difference. Most restaurants, hotels and cafes also sell Western food. The street vendors also sell fruit, pancakes and shakes which children enjoy! Remember the phrase ‘mai ped’– not spicy! Keep children busy playing at beaches, snorkelling and visiting water parks, circus shows and adventure activities.

Answer Some dismiss Phuket as too commercial but the island is beautiful with many lovely hideaways

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A jolly good time

eck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la lah, la la la la... yes it’s that time of year again folks! And even if the weather forecast doesn’t promise glistening white meadows, that’s no reason to be a Grinch or Scrooge! So grab your santa hat, green and red attire and get ready to let the holiday spirit take over: The Phuket Christmas Festival will be held on December 20 at Surakul Stadium. This is the second time the festival has come to Phuket Town and there will be no entry fee to get in! Delicious holiday food and beverages will be provided, complimentary of course, and good news for the kids as fun goody bags will also be given out. Also, on the morning of Friday (December 19), there

will be a Christmas parade, starting from the Sanam Chai field (opposite Phuket Provincial Hall) and continue to Krabi Rd via Narasorn and Thalang Rds, before continuing on to Vichitsongkram Rd and finally ending up at Surakul Stadium. Saturday’s festival will welcome Ten Nararak, The Star and Pure KPN who will put on a mini concert Doors open at 5pm on Saturday, with music entertainment to commence at 7pm and last until 10pm. The festival has been made possible by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) and the Phuket Christian Committee. Class Act Media are proud media sponsors of the event. For more information, call 076 390 524 or visit www.facebook.com/christianphuketnews

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Kool as ice and just the right Mix Steven Layne editor@classactmedia.co.th

and, sea, surf, sun... Phuket’s ‘S’ list goes on with savoury and soothing sensations, a whole lot of sucking, sipping and slurping. In case your imagination got away from you just now, know that we’re talking about smoothies! Indeed, a tropical island beach paradise without the offering of a refreshing, ice-cold real fruit-base beverage is like an ice cream sunday without the nuts and dripping chocolate fudge. Yet, through to the 1990s, most Phuket beach bartenders had little if any clue what a real smoothie was, let alone could serve you one. So when American entrepreneur Roy Sirota came to the island for a holiday in 1995, and couldn’t find a margarita that was worthwhile, he saw a golden opportunity. Two decades on, Roy’s Kool Mix business is booming, supplying hundreds of outlets across Phuket, Krabi and the gulf of Thailand, having standardised tropical Thailand’s smoothie trade to the delight of tourists and residents alike. The Phuket News recently spoke with Roy about Kool Mix. When did you start the business? We formally got going around 2000. The approval process with the Thai FDA took about a year and a half. I found a factory in New York to supply the mix, using my logo. We started with four flavours that the factory recommended: strawberry, mango, margarita and pina colada. Why import the mix instead of sourcing locally? It’s a quality issue. For the same reason why one would import HäagenDazs to Thailand when you have Walls and Nestle. The product is premium. Real fruit, the meat of the fruit is in the drinks. I went out of my way to find the best quality supply.

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You have coffee too? The beauty of this is there are so many things you can do with it. You can add yoghurt, ice cream, milk or alcohol as you choose. It works for the outlets in so many situations. It’s a real smoothie. So many bars and restaurants use the word smoothie but often they’re just serving a fruit shake. What’s the difference between a smoothie and fruit shake? The consistency of the ice and the way it is served. A smoothie would almost be like an ice cream that you can easily drink through a straw, whereas a fruit shake has larger chunks of ice. To make a proper smoothie, you need to use less liquid. Many bars can’t do this, they add sugar syrup and water – all the liquid to their fresh fruit. Our smoothies are just the mix concentrate and ice, and blended to the right consistency. What kind of options do you offer clients/outlets? We supply by the box, with the mix in 1.89 litre bottles. Clients can mix the flavours they want in a box, customise their order however they want. We now offer eight flavours. When making drinks, the concentrate is diluted with ice and the preferred liquid – be it water or alcohol, for example. The costs are relative to the size of the drinks they’re

selling and can be calculated pretty easily. The margin can be tremendous. For example, a fruit drink might come out to B13 but could be sold for B65 for a 10 ounce (aprox. 300 ml) drink. But more important is the consistency. We standardise the drink so every outlet is making the same drink. We found that before, drinks would vary greatly at each bar, one might use more coconut milk here, or less pineapple juice or malibu there. There was no standard, customers weren’t getting the same pina colada. Even the same bartender might be inconsistent on one day, making the drink different. So we came in and showed them how to make drinks consistently. So consistency is key? Indeed, for all of our outlets, customers, we go in and provide extensive customer support and training to ensure

consistency – how big is the glass, how much mix and ice you should use in each drink. It’s all about doing it the same each time, as Starbucks would do. I came from the garment business. Every three months, fashion would change – the sleeve, the colours and styles would change and as a manufacturer I had to change with it. Then later, I started a hardware business, where I learned the value of consistency. Customers don’t want things to change, if something worked, there was no need to change/fix it. Same thing for the drink business. When clients find out that customers were coming back for a second drink, they realised ‘wow this stuff works’ cause they weren’t getting that from their drinks previously.

So what kind of drink is this, really? This turned out to be, like in the states, a destination drink. Customers always want to go back to the place with the best drink, where they can throw up their hands and have a good time. That’s what this did for the outlets that didn’t know what they’d been missing. When you have 50 people sitting around the swimming pool and everyone buys one drink. All of a sudden you think you’re in the drink business. What they didn’t realise is that if it was good, they each would have bought two, three drinks, come back the next day and bought a few more. But, now they can see what a desirable drink can do, when it tastes right every time.

4 EDUCATION

BISP donates 1000 books to Muslim Wittaya school

he British International School Phuket (BISP) Secondary Library arranged a book donation to Phuket’s Muslim Wittaya School, which is located in Koh Kaew. More than 1,000 books in English, including fiction and non-fiction, were donated from the Secondary Library, and we are very happy that they have now found a new home. Representatives from the school as well as a few students met with Headmaster Neil Richards and Secondary School Principal Simon Meredith in the Secondary Library to hand over the books. They expressed how grateful they were for the book donation, and we hope that the students in their school will enjoy reading the books as much as our children have. For more information, contact Cindy Colson: ccolson@bisphuket.ac.th

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Darasamuth School respect Father’s Day

arasamuth Phuket School hosted their Father’s day celebrations on Thursday December 4. A ceremony was held in the morning for the younger students and then again in the afternoon for students from P4-M3. A range of performances took place on the stage including traditional Thai dance from kindergarten students, and students from P6 in the English Programme singing and dancing to their version of the song Cupid Shuffle. Tristan Trinidad, a student in EP6 was particularly impressive as he sang solo with his team of backing dancers. Once the ceremony was over, children went back to their classrooms with their families to present their fathers with flowers and show some of their best work.

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Seeing the light of sustainability HAPPY HABITAT

Steven Layne editor@classactmedia.co.th

ompared to temperate climes and winter wonderlands, life in the tropics can be simple yet abundant, with plenty of the essentials and pleasures to go around for everyone. Yet, in Phuket, despite having an abundance of the most essential life elements readily available – sunshine, rain and wind – the island’s caretakers continue to struggle to ensure a sustainable, consistent and reliable supply of basic utilities.

Energy Enlightened

You may have noticed a few social media memes in recent months highlighting the leaps that Western countries such as the US, Canada, Scotland, Denmark and Germany, among others, are starting to make in regards to renew-

able energy infrastructure. Yet the local fat fossil fuel order is clinging on to the status quo firmly, insisting that increasing if not perpetuating dependency on coal, oil and garbage combustion is the only way to sustain growing energy demands in Southern Thailand. This is the primary reason why they’ve justified investing tax revenue in a coal power plant and seaport in Krabi – to ensure you and I have adequate energy in the coming decade. But as more and more people

see the light and logic, and realise that renewable abundant energy sources such as the sun simply make more sense – environmentally and economically – the future begins to illuminate, literally, slowly albeit surely. Despite political shortcomings and ulterior motives, there is nothing stopping common folk like you and me from initiating Phuket’s sustainable transition, if not to save the world and all of Phuket, but simply to save ourselves. Indeed, domestic solar energy supplies and equipment are already widely and cheaply available on the island, and making the transition, even if only partially, is more cost-effective and practical than ever before, whether your aim is to supply all your home’s lighting, cooling, gardening and/or entertainment needs, or simply to charge your smart phone. In the next part, we’ll explain how to calculate and consolidate your personal/domestic energy needs in preparation for establishing your very own micro power station. Watch this space.

Forever faithful: More than 200 volunteers joined hands and hearts for the 4th Iserve beach

clean-up organised at Karon Beach on November 29. Followed by a Teen Walk Rally, the day’s activities were made possible thanks to the kind support of the Karon Municipality and Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket.

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FLAP FIXER: Ya Hee Yoom is a grass believed to help repair and tighten up damaged vaginal labia of post-labour females.

The vaginal healing grass MEET

the natives

Nattha Thepbamrung reporter3@ classactmedia.co.th

ne type of local grass has gone viral on the Thai internet recently, for its apparent ability to tighten and heal a woman’s birth cavity. Known in Thai as Ya Hee Yoom, or “Ya Repair” (literally the grass that repairs) barbed grass (Centotheca lappacea) has long been used in Thailand to treat women post labour, as it is believed to help heal wounds and tears on the

labia, and help to tighten the respective muscles. The traditional method of application is to burn the grass, dry or fresh, along with wood fuel until there is smoke coming up. The woman patient, wearing only a sarong stands over the smoke to receive treatment. Another way to apply the grass for treatment is boiling it to extract its essence in the form of a juice. It is thought to offer the same benef its as smoke. The juice does not have much of a taste so it can be sipped it all day long like water.

6 TRAVEL

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Off the beaten track in Indonesia Tim Newton broadcast@classactmedia.co.th

he opening up of Asia’s skies has not only been a boon to travellers plus the millions of new flyers, it’s also opened up many new locations which were once “off the beaten track”. Bandung in Indonesia is one of them. Once a weekend town in the hills three hours south of Jakarta, Bandung is now working to place itself on the tourist trail of Asia’s middle class explorers and the airlines that fly them there. The greater city of Bandung is home to some seven and a half million people although you never get the feeling you’re in such a big city. The feel is of a large town – there’s no “centre” or obvious CBD and plenty of old trees lining the roads, a tribute to the Dutch colonists who planted them. The attraction for Jakarta’s weekenders is the cooler weather. At nearly 800 metres above sea level it’s tangibly cooler right throughout the year. And like just about everywhere around the island of Java, there’s a nearby volcano. A very large volcano 2,000 metres high with a gaping, wide crater, the Tangkuban Perahu is a 90 minute ride out of town (a lot less with your escort) and up, up, up into the hills where the temperature drops a bit more but still a comfortable low 20s during the day. Once you push through

The Tangkuban Perahu volcano is 2,000 metres high with a gaping, wide crater. It last erupted in 1983. the ubiquitous touts (a lot pushier than those in Thailand) you do get to experience a very large crater and a few spurts of smoke. The smell of sulphur is still there but the tour guides assure us that we’re not going to die – good to know. Nearby hot springs and another crater that is off limits due to the poison gas still erupting remind us that Indonesia lives in the wake of some of the world’s most spectacular and catastrophic volcanic eruptions. Tangkuban Perahu last erupted in 1983 although there was a bit

of a false alarm in 2005 when the roads were closed due to some underground rumblings. The city is probably most famous for its factory outlets and some stunning 19th and 20th century architecture. The Dutch inhabitants of the city demanded establishment of a town centre at the start of the last century, and Bandung gradually developed itself into a resort city for plantation owners. Luxurious hotels, restaurants, cafes and European boutiques followed and the city become known as the Paris of Java. Whilst many of the vestiges of European colonisation have been swamped with the fast growth of an independent Indonesia, many of the buildings remain to give Bandung its own unique vibe. Apart from the Dutch colonial buildings which house much of the town’s officials and museums, is a collection of stunning art deco architecture. Sadly a lot of it is just rotting away but there’s still enough to attract the world’s art deco enthusiasts – a lot of it hidden away along roads outside the main city. But it’s not only the heritage and shopping that are going to lure you to Bandung. There are some emerging signature attractions that are world class and will be part of putting Bandung on the map for Indonesian tourism into the future. Dusun Bambu is just one of these new attractions. Imagine a Bamboo theme park. Walkways through tall bamboo with futuristic living areas, all

made from bamboo. Contemporary architecture with displays, fine dining and more relaxed areas. A novel village built from bamboo around a lake and beautifully landscaped areas to just wander and enjoy local cultural traditions There’s obviously more to bamboo than I thought! Beyond some of the signature tourist attractions Bandung will keep browsers and bargain hunters busy at its many markets. The layout of the city is a bit of a rabbit warren but the local tourism authority has worked hard to ensure good maps and guides are easy to follow and make getting around easy and fun. And the escorts help a lot too. Silk Air fly to Bandung, via Singapore. Tim was flown to Bandung by Silk Air and was a guest of the Tourist Association of Bandung.

Dusun Bambu, an exciting bamboo haven.

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Falling for Northern Thai charms Saran Mitrarat reporter4@classactmedia.co.th

f you are thinking about exploring other parts of Thailand and want to experience somewhere unique with rich cultural heritage, then Chiang Mai is a must. Chiang Mai is Thailand’s second-largest province by area (Nakhon Ratchasima being the largest), located in the North of the country. It was the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom and has long been the centre of Buddhism in the region, where the late and great King Meng Rai (1238–1317 AD) built innumerable temples. One of the most popular tourist attractions today is the beautiful Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

is located on “Doi Suthep”, 15 kilometres from the city. Doi is a northern

word for mountain, while Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is actually the name of the mountain the temple is located on. The top of the mountain will leave you speechless. The views up there really are magnificent. There is nothing like it. This ancient temple is one of the most sacred places in Northern Thailand, in which Thai people believe one of the Buddha’s relics was found and enshrined there. Other than temples, Chiang Mai is also known for its elephants. The elephant is a national symbol of Thailand. The animals have long been used as beasts of burden by man for transportation, timber logging, or in war. If you visit Chiang Mai, an elephant show performance at “Maesa Elephant Camp” is a must. This site is home to 78 elephants, and has been open for over 30 years. Located a short distance from Chiang Mai City, the camp features experts in the elephant breeding, training and healthcare, as well as sustainable tourism. All of these combined hel create outstanding performances, impressing people from all walks of life. You can even pick up some beautiful souvenirs, such as paintings, pillow cases and key rings. There’s something for everyone.

Sunday Market (Walking Street) One of Chiang Mai’s great weekly events takes place every Sunday from 4pm to 11pm. You’ll find everything there, from trendy homemade dresses to wooden jewellery boxes and ornate lanterns. The market starts at Thapae Gate and runs all the way to Ratchadamnoen Road through the heart of the Old Town. It is entirely closed off to

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traffic. The Walking Street Market is a real showcase of the art and craftsmanship of Northern Thailand. The products

are truly authentic and original, making it the perfect place to find gifts and beautiful décor for your home. Many of the stallholders have personally made the items they sell. The various handcrafted ornaments are a testimony to the skills and creativity of the local people. Being so vast, it will take the whole night to walk around the market, so if you find something you like, buy it. Otherwise, you may not find the same shop again. And most importantly, don’t forget to haggle!” Getting to Chiang Mai is very simple. You can fly directly from Phuket to Chiang Mai with Bangkok Airways. The service runs once a day. For more information visit www.bangkokair. com. Oh, and one more tip. While you’re in the Bangkok Airways lounge, try the sticky rice with banana. It’s delicious.

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The Dance of Shiva Kim White kim@mindbodyyogasystem.com

Natarajasana is a balance asana that strengthens the legs. It also is a full body stretch which develops concentration and grace.

ello and welcome to December and another yoga asana. December is a festive time of year and this has inspired me this month, to practise a yoga asana that is dedicated to the lord of dance, Natarajasana, also known as dancers pose. I remember when I first saw this asana. I loved it but it was not easy, so we will be practising an abbreviated version of natarajasana that is still fun, but a little more manageable for beginners. This asana is a named after Nataraja (king of dance), who is a depiction of the god Shiva; the cosmic dancer who performs his divine dance to destroy a weary universe and make preparations for the god Brahma to start the process of creation. Natarajasana is a balance asana that strengthens the legs. It also is a full body stretch which engages the shoulders, chest and abdomen, strengthens the thigh and calf muscles, knees and ankles, hips and spine, and develops concentration and grace. Stretches the shoulders and chest Stretches the thighs, groins, and abdomen Strengthens the legs and ankles Improves balance

Follow the steps below to become a yogi: Start by standing tall. Inhale, shift your weight onto your right foot, and lift your left heel toward your left buttock as you bend the knee. Stand firm and strong on the right leg. Reach back with your left hand and grasp the

outside of your left foot or ankle. To avoid compression in your lower back, actively lift your pelvis toward your navel, and at the same time, press your tail bone toward the floor. Stretch your right arm forward in front of your torso and parallel to the floor. If you are a beginner to this asana, hold here until you feel more confident (see photo one). Begin to lift your left foot up away from the floor and back, away from your torso by pressing the foot into the hand and the hand into the foot. Extend the left thigh behind you and parallel to the floor. Keep your chest upright (see photo two).

one minute, release and repeat on the opposite leg. Enjoy your festive month but please remember to be careful. Wear your motorcycle helmet, stay sober when driving and be aware of your surroundings. This will help to ensure you are here next month to enjoy another yoga asana in the pursuit of a healthier and happier life! Happy stretching Metta Kim Oxo

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2. Kim White is the owner of Sala Samadhi. she offers authentic Hatha yoga instruction for private and group sessions. Contact: www.mindbodyyogasystem. com or 086 276 9174. The opinions and advice contained in this column are those of the author only. The Phuket News is not responsible for the outcome or results of following any advice in any situation.

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Bryan Burger brunch at Boathouse beachside Dalia Hilmi editor1@classactmedia.co.th

he Boathouse in Kata is one of Phuket’s finest and most glamorous resorts. It offers a refreshing blend of elegance with a tropical f lare. It features a stunning beach club known as the RE KA TA, offering a creative, satisfying and delicious menu which leaves guests spoilt for choice. I recently attended the launch of the new daily gourmet brunch menu and was lucky enough to watch one of Chef Bryan Burger’s cooking demos. The menu features a lavish selection including Lobster Benedict; The Bun (burger with millionaire’s bacon, egg, and relish in a brioche bun); Fried Egg & Avocado Breakfast Pizza; grilled Portobello mushrooms with eggs and Parmesan cheese; and thick-cut French toast topped with caramel banana and cinnamon. We started off with some Bloody Marys, followed shortly by the eggs Florentine. A simple, yet divine dish. The poached

eggs were perfectly cooked and placed on a toasted baguette, topped with tasty bacon and sprinkled with parsley. The plate was completed with a garnish of tomato salsa. The smooth yolk of the eggs alongside the crustiness of the bacon was mouthwatering and a delicious combination. Just delightful. Whatever you hungry for, Executive Chef Bryan Burger has your gourmet cravings covered. RE KÁ TA combines authentic Thai hospitality with the most intriguing people watching and sun kissed beach scenes. For more information or to make a reservation, please call +66(0)76 330 421.

Heavenly seaside views, authentic Italian flavours Tanyaluk Sakoot reporter2@classactmedia.co.th

idden away on a secluded beach near Patong, Amari Phuket is a stunning hotel with first-class dining options. Savouring flavours of Italy are now showcased at the new La Gritta restaurant, situated alongside the glamorous and typically stunning beachfront terrace, offering a unique and classy dining experience. The restaurant invites guests on a culinary tour to Italy through the finest flavours offered in their new Discovery Menu, which mixes traditional authentic flavours with a contemporary flair and features six courses. I recently sampled the menu, which was prepared by the talented Chef Patrizia, who hails from Rome, Italy. We began with the Crostini Al TreSapori – small pieces of ciabatta bread topped with fresh tomato salsa, Fontina cheese and smoked salmon. A very delightful starter. Next up was the Antipasti Misto which was a delicious platter of marinated bell peppers; eggplant; artichokes along with sliced finocchiona; Parma ham and mortadella with pistachios; pesto sauce and grissini sticks – served on a large wood chopping board. The Risotto Funghi was a nice mix of porcini and oyster mushrooms and Parmesan cheese, which was aged for 18 months. Now for one of the highlights – Tagliata Di Manzo; rare sliced Australian beef tenderloin, fresh rocket leaves, rosemary and garlic oil. The taste of the tender juicy beef alongside the rosemary and rocket flavours was just divine. Each mouthful was even tastier than the last. And in addition to the amazing beef, the chef also served some pork and lamb. Just when I thought it couldn’t get

any better, the chef brought out some seafood, which proved to be popular amongst all. King prawns cooked in fresh lemon, Italian extra virgin olive oil and oregano served with soft polenta. You could smell the fresh oregano even before the plates reached the table. Finally, my favourite part of the day. The assortment of mini enticing deserts: tiramisu; lemon tarts; and pistachio gelato, otherwise known as Assorti Mento Di Dolci. The lemon tart was made from a mix of Thai classics: papaya; pineapple; and dragon fruit, with just a hint of sauce. The sauce was made with a little honey, which went perfectly with the sourness of the lemon tarts. Overall, each dish was made to perfection and was a reflection of the quality of the ingredients. If you’re looking for something different and are craving an outstanding Italian evening, then head to Amari’s La Gritta restaurant and try the Discovery Menu. The dining room is open from 6pm to midnight, while the oceanfront terrace is open from 10am to midnight everyday. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 07634 0106.

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COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE TO ABU DHABI & BEYOND Etihad now flies daily from Phuket and triple daily from Bangkok

Etihad Airways, the World’s Leading Airline*, now flies daily from Phuket and three times daily from Bangkok, connecting you to the rest of the world via our home Abu Dhabi. In Business Class, discover convenience and comfort whilst appreciating a space where you can choose to work, rest or play. Experience the highest level of service onboard every flight as you unwind on a fully-flat bed with direct aisle access, indulge in our extensive ‘Dine Anytime’ menu and enjoy over 750 hours of on-demand entertainment. Visit etihad.com to discover more. *2013 World Travel Awards

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IN BRIEF Inventor of videogame console dies

Considered the father of videogames for his early role in the development of the gaming console, Ralph Baer passed away last week at the age of 92. Baer created the first prototype of a videogame console, dubbed the Brown Box, back in 1968 which eventually became the world’s first commercial videogame console – Magnavoox Odyssey which came with 16 games and sold over 1 million units. In 1978, he co-developed the memory game Simon and was inducted into the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame in 2010.

Sony announces slew of PS4 games

Sony Computer Entertainment, the makers of the PlayStation 4, announced a host of videogame releases for 2015 at last week’s inaugural PlayStation Experience fan event. Street Fighter V and Drawn to Death, both PS4 exclusives, will be released in spring 2015 along with Final Fantasy VII. In addition, The Forest, Killing Floor 2, Fat Princess Adventures, Broken Age, and Gang Beasts are all expected to be released for the console sometime in 2015. Yakuza 5, originally released in Japan back in 2012 for the PlayStation 3, will finally be available worldwide with a few updates for the PlayStation 4.

Long ago, Mars could have supported life The planet is believed to have been much warmer, with a thicker atmosphere that would have supported liquid water and potentially some form of life

mountain on Mars may have built up over time from lake sediments, according to NASA scientists who have been studying observations from the Curiosity rover scouring the Red Planet. The latest analysis is based on rocks discovered at the lower edges of Mount Sharp, which is located in the midst of a crater on Earth’s neighboring planet. “Gale Crater had a large lake filling the bottom of the 155 kilometer across crater, perhaps even a series of lakes,” said Michael Meyer, Mars Exploration Program lead scientist at NASA. “This lake was large enough that it could have lasted millions of years, sufficient time for life to get started and thrive, sufficient time for lake sediments to build up and form Mount Sharp.” While scientists are still not sure how long Mars was wet for any given spell through history, they were stunned to find slanted rocks and soil that point to the existence of a lake bed in the crater, said Curiosity project scientist John Grotzinger of the California Institute of Technology. Known as inclined strata, this kind of geological formation is key for understanding how a planet formed but is hard to find distinct examples of,

even on Earth, he told reporters. Curiosity’s pictures and data collected from the Martian soil in the lowest sedimentary layers of Mount Sharp, which reaches a height of about three miles (five kilometers), has helped scientists see the remnants of how rivers once carried sand and silt to the lake, depositing sediment at the mouth of the river. This process would have repeated itself again and again to form a delta. “After the crater filled to a height of at least a few hundred meters and the sediments hardened into rock, the accumulated layers of sediment were sculpted over time into a mountainous shape by wind erosion that carved away the material between the crater perimeter and what is now the edge of the mountain,” NASA said in a statement. Billions of years ago, the planet is believed to have been much warmer, with a thicker atmosphere that would have supported liquid water and potentially some form of life. The latest data “tends to push warm and wet Mars a little later in its history than we previously thought, to about three and a half billion years ago,” give or take a few hundred million years, said Ashwin Vasavada, Curiosity deputy project scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. The US$2.5 billion rover has been exploring the area since it landed in Gale Crater in 2012, and has traveled eight km from its touch down site. Grotzinger said “We would like to see if there are times when the lake freshens... That will really begin to tell us about the climate history on Mars at a higher level.” AFP

Highest solar power efficiency rate recorded

Researchers at the University of New South Wales have successfully converted over 40 per cent of the sunlight hitting a series of solar panels into electricty, the highest rate reported. T he r at e worke d largely because of a custom optical bandpass filter that captures sunlight usually wasted in normal solar cells. “We used commercial solar cells, but in a new way, so these efficiency improvements are readily accessible to the solar industry,” said scientist Dr Mark Keevers. The first solar panels in 1989 only had a 20 per cent efficiency rate.

(Above) a snapshot of the Gale Crater on Mars. Photo: NASA (Left) An artist rendering of the Curiosity rover. Photo: NASA

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IN BRIEF Independence Day 2 set for 2016

T he c a mera s will begin rolling in May for the sequel to the wildly-popular 1995 film Independence Day as 20th Century Fox officially announced the project last week. According to various reports, the studio is looking to cast the film by February with Roland Emmerich unofficially attached to direct. Will Smith has already confirmed that he will not appear in the sequel, which is set for a June 2016 release. Independence Day 2 will be one film, 20th Century Fox announced – for now.

More bark than bite FILM REVIEW JP Mestanza

editor2@classactmedia.co.th

EXODUS:

GODS AND KINGS

here’s a lot to like about Exodus: Gods and Kings. The visuals, the sheer scale of the effects, and the acting all stand out. Even still, I walked out of the theatre more than dissappointed at how such a film, as beautifully shot as it is, could still have a story that decides to drag on until next year. This interpretation of the exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt, related in the Book of Exodus in the Old Testament, is far reaching and too fragmented for it to be “so bad, it’s good”. Instead, this is just bad with actors who, while delivering solid performances, have a makeup job that is just plain different from scene to scene. Australian actor Joel Edgerton, portraying the villainous Egyptian Pharaoh Ramesses II, at times looks like he’s truly Middle Eastern and other times he looks just plain tanned and out of place. Same too with Ben Mendelsohn’s Hegep character, as he looks much darker when introduced to the audience than in the rest of the film. It’s no secret that Exodus: Gods and Kings was criticised for having white actors portray darker-skinned characters. With that

Starring: Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, John Turturro, Aaron Paul, Ben Mendelsohn, Ben Kingsley, and Sigourney Weaver Director: Ridley Scott Running time: 150 minutes

SFX Coliseum Phuket (Central Festival) App Love (T) Big Hero 6 (3D/E) Exodus: Gods and Kings (3D/E) Exodus: Gods and Kings (E) Exodus: Gods and Kings (F) Exodus: Gods and Kings (T) The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 1 (E) The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 1 (T)

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aside, Cristian Bale’s portrayal of Moses could haved fooled any blind person. In this film, Moses is a family man, a military general and deeply devoted but flawed with an internal identity conflict because of his background and upbringing. Moses isn’t at all concerned with the plight of the Hebrews early on, until he learns that he is one of them. Bale’s Moses remains relatable all throughout the movie, with his human faults allowing the audience to come to their own conclusions about who this man ultimately became. Past films about the exodus or Moses begin with the baby in the basket story. Ridley Scott, however, begins with Moses as a general and somewhat of a brother to Prince Ramesses. When the Pharaoh and their father-figure Seti I dies, Ramesses is elevated to emperor. Later, he banishes Moses after learning that he is in fact Hebrew. Moses eventually has a fateful encounter with God and the rest, as they say, is history (literally). By far the best part of the film is when the ten plagues ravage Egypt and water turns to blood, darkness blankets the land, and more. There’s a frightening element to each plague that rivals the best horror films. Because of this, the highly-anticipated scene of the parting of the Red Sea is more than underwhelming and loooks like CGI decided to have a slumber party with the film. Overall, Exodus is well-made but has too many flaws to give it more than one watch. It’s worth the admission to watch the ten plagues, but that’s about it. It lacks the emotional depth that the real story has and fails to live up to seemingly realistic expectations.

Kevin Bacon set for Jungle

Director Greg McLean tapped a familiar face for his new survival thriller: Kevin Bacon. The Footloose legend will portray a character based on adventurer Yossi Ghinsberg who was lost in the jungle for three weeks in 1981. Jungle will see Bacon take over a majority of the screentime as he attempts to survive in the unforgiving Bolivian environment. No official release date has been set. McLean and Bacon previously worked together on the horror flick 6 Miranda Drive, which will be released in 2015.

Carano and Lane to join Kickboxer

Former MMA fighter Gina Carano is set to join the cast of the Kickboxer remake, along with Thai/British actress Sara Malakul Lane. The film will see Carano portray a fight promoter and team up with lead actor Alan Moussi, Dave Bautista, and Georges St. Pierre as well as JeanClaude Van Damme, who agreed to take on the role of a martial arts mentor. Lane, meanwhile, will portray Moussi’s love interest. The original 1989 film saw VanDamme portray Kurt Sloan, a fighter who heads to Thailand to learn the secrets of Muay Thai in order to avenge his brother’s beating at the hands of Tong Po.

US BOX OFFICE TOP 10 Film 1 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1

Gross

$21.60M $257.70M

Penguins of Madagascar

$11.10M

Horrible Bosses 2

$8.60M

$36.08M

Big Hero 6

$8.13M

$177.55M

Interstellar

$8.00M

$158.66M

Dumb and Dumber To

$4.17M

$78.08M

The Theory of Everything

$2.67M

$13.61M

Gone Girl

$1.50M $162.86M0

The Pyramid

$1.35M

Birdman

$1.15M

$18.92M

SFC Jungceylon Phuket (Patong) App Love (T) Big Hero 6 (3D/E) Exodus: Gods and Kings (E) Horns (E) The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 1 (E) Interstellar (E)

Weekend

17:45 19:00, 21:20 18:30, 21:30 19:30, 22:00 19:10, 21:50 20:20

$49.59M

As some movies and movie times change every Thursday morning, after The Phuket News has gone to press, the accuracy of the information at left 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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New Patong club brings Vegas glamour to Asia JP Mestanza editor2@classactmedia.co.th

angla Road’s newest attraction is adding a bit of showmanship to the Patong club scene. With flying dancers, Lady Gaga impersonators and an ambition to lead the famous party scene into an entertainment mecca, the owners of the soon-to-be-open Illuzion interactive show and club are placing a big bet that Phuket can become the Las Vegas of Southeast Asia. “The intention is to bring a product to Bangla that is suitable for families and that is not yet on the island, or in Southeast Asia,” said one of the partners of Illuzion, Patrick Catellani. “We want to bring a piece of Las Vegas and Broadway into Thailand with this type of show.” Construction on the 4,000sqm complex sitting on top of Tasmania Pool Lounge is just about done, with plans to open on December 19. Customers buy a ticket – either B1,500 for VIP or B1,000 for general seating – with seating at 10pm. At 10:30pm, the Cirque-du-Soleil style show begins with stunts being per-

Patong’s answer to Ibiza nightlife

formed on hanging-wires, feats of acrobatics on stage, flying trapeze acts, and other death-defying stunts. The show lasts for about an hour and a half before an interactive portion gets the crowd involved and up on their feet. By 1am, the entire show turns into a nightclub complete with a house DJ and several bars. Children under 18 years of age are welcomed up until the club portion. “We don’t want people to feel like the show is over,” Catellani said, describing the show as “Cirque-du-Soleil meets Cocobongos”. The shows will run Wednesday to Sunday, with plans to invite international DJs to rock the house on Mondays and a house band to play covers on Tuesdays. Customers who buy a

ticket may come and go as they please until closing time and there is a discount for tickets after midnight. “This is the first time something has been done in this way because other places, it’s just a show or it’s just a club,” Catellani said. Not content with only a show, however, plans are in place to open an Illuzion restaurant and gift shop in March 2015. Meals will be available to customers during the show. “One of our partners has put on over 85 productions around the world and has 18 years’ experience. “We have performers from all over the world as well, who have been in some of the best shows in Ibiza and Las Vegas. It’s Vegas comes to Asia,” Catellani said.

huket’s newest entertainment venue “Love Nightlife” opened up on top of Jungceylon Shopping Centre in Patong on December 6. Love Nightlife.SkyBar.Rooftop Pool Phuket is the biggest premium 3 level entertainment venue in Patong, dedicated to providing memorable nightlife and beach club experiences. The entertainment destination has a schedule of high-class artists, performers and events planned for high season 2014/15, similar to its sister club Love Nightlife Broadbeach in Australia. The three-level venue features: Love Nightlife, an 800-capacity nightclub on Floor 3; Love Rooftop Pool, a 450-capacity nautical-themed open-air rooftop space with a crystal clear pool; and Love SkyBar, a 90-capacity mezzanine sky platform “presenting a jewel-in-the-crown-style VIP experience” with views of Patong. For more information on exciting upcoming events, including The Official Pacha Ibiza On Tour Party, visit www.lovenightlife.com

A new take on the Ugly Duckling Dalia Hilmi editor1@classactmedia.co.th

huket International Academy Day School will be hosting their annual theatre production Honk! on December 12 and 13. The play is a modern musical based on the classic ugly duckling story. It follows the life of a duckling before he turns into a beautiful swan and features lots of lively music and dance.

The play involves around 30 students from grades 1-9. Students from grade 11 have also helped with stage management. Artistic Director Colby Hilker said, “The production is sure to be educational, fitting in perfectly with the mission of the school.” The Thai staff will be assisting with hair and makeup, while parents of the students have been helping with the costumes. This production promises

to be a fantastic spin-off from a classic fairytale, adding to the school’s list of successful, creative productions. Their last play was The Wizard of Oz, which was a popular event. Performances are open to the public and tickets are currently on sale at B300 for adults and B150 for children. For further information, contact the PIA reception on 076 336 076.

Marina Music: Students

perform at the Phuket Academy of Performing Arts / Siobhan’s Music Studio (PAPA/SMS) Year-End Party, held at the Royal Phuket Marina on December 4. Around 40 students performed solo, in ensembles or in bands to an audience of 300 people on the night.

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See Bees team: Simone and Holger.

(From left) Morgan Layberry, Holiday Inn; Andrew Joyce, Class Act Media; Robert De Grath; Tim Sargeant, Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach.

LIVING LIKE A STAR The Class Act Media Christmas Business Networking party was held on Saturday December 6, with Wahoo luxury yacht charters, and was attended by clients of The Phuket News and LIVE 89.5.

(From left) Henrik, Wahoo; Nok, Class Act Media; Tim.

(Left) Ekkawut “Oak” Thanthawornwong, Emerald Phuket Development.

CHRISTMAS FUN AT BISP

Lots of fun was had at the British International School Phuket’s annual Chritmas fair on Thursday, December 4. The festivities facilitated lots of games, entertainment and food.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD Good Shepherd Phuket held its 4th annual Christmas Market on December 6 at the Plaza Del Mar in Cherng Talay. The fair featured handicrafts, goodies, a magic show, face painting and Santa’s Grotto.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTING On December 4, the lights of the Christmas tree at Mövenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Phuket were lit. Mr Hansruedi Frutiger, General Manager, invited all hotel guests to join the charity Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the resort’s lobby. Mr Frutiger used his magic together with the help from 20 underprivileged children from the Life Home Project to light up the Christmas tree. @thephuketnews

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ALMS GIVING CEREMONY IN HONOUR OF HM THE KING Phuket residents gave alms to 87 monks to honour HM King Bhumipol’s 87th birthday anniversary on December 5. Gov Nisit Jansomwong led more than 1,000 residents to give alms to 87 Buddhist monks at Chalerm Prakiet Garden. Gov Nisit and the crowd also sent birthday wishes to HM.

Govenor Nisit Jansomnwong.

HOME & LIFE FOUNDATION HAVE FUN AT CENTARA The 4th Anniversary of Centara Grand Beach Resort was an occassion to treat children from Home & Life Foundation orphanage to a day of fun. Fun and games with management and staff marked the first half of the day, followed by a feast of kids’ favourites, then a splash in the resort’s lazy river and jumping cliff.

(From left) Mrs Upatising, Mr Paiboon Upatising, President of PPAO, and Wisarat Petchootong, Twinpalms Human Resources Manager.

Pol Capt Naphat Noosane (third from right), with Somjai Tungkoo, Group Executive Manager (second from right), and Twinpalms team.

(Second from right) Suniran Rachatapreuk, Mayor of Cherng Talay, with Sittichai Jitnatham, Hotel Manager (far right) and officers.

TWINPALMS AND CATCH CELEBRATE IN STYLE Twinpalms Phuket hosted its 10th Anniversary White Party on Saturday December 6. The party was organised at both Twinpalms Resort and Catch Beach Club to say thank you to everyone for their great support over the last 10 years.

(From left) Sittichai Jitnatham, Hotel Manager; Carl G Langenskiold, Owner; Somjai Tungkoo, Group Executive Manager; Richard Ohman, Owner, Olivier Gibaud, CEO.

Twinpalms Anniversary Party – Catch Beach Club. thephuketnews

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BEACH CLEAN UP FOR HM THE KING’S BIRTHDAY

In celebration and honour of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 87th birthday, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, led by Mr Bejamin Perera, Resident Manager along with associates, local businesses and students, in collaboration with Cherngtalay OrBorTor, all took part in cleaning up the sandy coastline covering Surin-Bang Tao-Lay Pang-Layan beaches on Friday, December 5.

AMARI PHUKET BEACH GAMES 2014 AT PATONG BEACH Amari Phuket held the annual Amari Phuket Beach Games to strengthen the relationship between all the hotel team members on December 4. Led by Mr Pierre-Andre Pelletier – Vice President and Area General Manager, South Thailand, all the management team and other team members of Amari Phuket, participated in a parade to Patong Beach to play fun and local games.

HARD ROCK 5 YEARS OLD

They also competed in international sports such as volleyball and football. The hotel guests also participated as the audience and cheered everyone during the games.

(Far right) Chef Bryan Burger.

On the morning of Saturday, November 29, a delegation of Buddhist Monks performed a blessing ritual ceremony to commemorate the Hard Rock Cafe Phuket’s 5th Anniversary . They were also treated to a special breakfast and presented with ceremonial offerings.

(Far left) Steve Cromie, General Manager of Seduction nightclub; Tony Rigas, Owner of Love Nightlife (second from right); Jason Beavan, General Manager Class Act Media (far right); and Tim Sargeant, Novotel Phuket Kamala Beach (bottom).

A DELIGHTFUL BEACH BRUNCH

LOVE NIGHTLIFE GRAND OPENING

The RE KA TA Beach Club at the Boathouse in Kata launched their fabulous new brunch menu on Saturday, December 6, where guests could sample lavish dishes and watch demos by South African Chef Bryan Burger. See also page 10.

Phuket’s newest entertainment venue “Love Nightlife” opened up on top of Jungceylon Shopping Centre in Patong on December 6. The three level venue features a nightclub, a rooftop bar with pool, and a glamorous sky bar. See page 14.

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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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15 DEC

BBQ at Expat Hotel

The 19th Andaman Motor Show 2014

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

Sunday Poolside Chill Out Brunch at Kata Rocks SWASDEE SIAM at Dewa Phuket Chill out poolside every Sunday for brunch, with our shared table family style dining along with live chill out music. Chef serves modern Mediterranean inspired plates and platters with an Australasian accent. Relax the afternoon away enjoy the brunch then cool off in our stunning 35 meter oceanfront infinity pool Chilled live beats will set the tone and backdrop to the perfect Sunday session 12 noon till 4 pm every Sunday 1500++ per person for brunch and 2500++ including free flow of selected beverages Reservations required, Person: Reservation, Email: reservations@katarocks.com , Phone: +66(0)76 370 777

On 11 - 17 December 2014 at Central Festival Phuket. You can view new model cars from high-end brands such as Ford, Mitsubishi Tainsin Motor, Nissan, Mazda, Honda, Subaru and Lexus. Also on display is car audio, car decorations, car electrics and many more from the auto industry. Class Act Media is a proud supporter of this event.

Pool Competition at Expat Sports Bar The competition at 9pm Expat Sports Bar at the Expat Hotel Soi Taipan Patong. See map at www.expathotel.com, pauljames@ expathotel.com

Free Sauna

TRX – Santosa Signature training

Jazz, Blues & BBQ at Dewa Phuket Fridays from 7pm Enjoy live jazz with a delicious banquet of grilled meats, fresh seafood and more. From THB 800++ per guest Book Now: 076 372 300, Person: RSVP, Address: Dewa phuket, Email: sales2@dewaphuket.com

Mondays from 7pm An evening of Thai cultural performance and aromatic flavours from our Thai kitchen. Just THB 650++ per guest Kids Eat Half Price Book Now: 076 372 300, Person : RSVP , Address : Dewa phuket , Email : sales2@ dewaphuket.com

Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Every Saturday night, Num Noi Singpatong, the head trainer and owner of Singpatong + Sitnumnoi gym in Patong Beach, hosts an elite fight series “Suk Singpatong + Sitnumnoi Saturday fight night” at Patong Boxing Stadium (Sai Nam Yen Road), where top international and Thai fighters compete. Visit pattongboxingstadium.com for more info. Proudly supported by Class Act Media. Remark: Free transportation in Patong, Karon, Kata areas when requested in advance.

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14 DEC

For THB 499/-nett. All you can eat

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. fbphuket@banyantree.com

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

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Free Sauna

Zumba in the Jungle

Indian Curry Night on Fridays Come to Navrang Mahal in Karon Sea Sands Resort & Spa for an authentic Indian Feast every Friday in Karon Beach. Try out our delicious naans, mutton vindaloo, chicken tandoori, dal makhini, butter chicken, samosas, lassis and many more mouth-watering dishes. For only 499/- nett and special reduced prices on drinks, 076-286464 Ext 4.

Phuket Walking Street Phuket Walking Street, “Laad Yai” is a Village & Community Development Potential Project (SML) of the “Old Phuket Town Community” in Laad Yai, Phuket Town. The visitors can enjoy the Old Phuket Town atmosphere which benefit to the local economic growth in the Old Phuket Town community. Open every Sunday from 16.00 - 22.00 Hrs. For more info visit facebook.com/phuket-

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,

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

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VNEA Pool Leagues Season 2 Join Thailand’s Largest Pool League ! Have Fun - Meet People - Play Pool For more details LIKE us on www.facebook.com/vneaphuket or call: 085 797 0005 For Schedules, Standings & Statistics check out: www.compusport.us Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization (PPAO) and Phuket Christian Committee are proud to present the “Phuket Christmas Festival 2014” – a fun, festive event for the whole family to be held at Surakul sports stadium on Saturday, December 20, from 5-10pm. Come and enjoy games, prizes, food, drinks and snacks (all for free), a “Mini Concert” by Ten Nararak/Pure KPN and much more. Come share the most beautiful moment of giving and receiving, and be a part of the greatest love this world has ever known, the one and only love of Jesus Christ.

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Wednesdays from 7pm Savour the flavours of Italy with fresh pasta, homemade sauces, tasty appetizers and desserts. Just THB 650++ per guest Kids Eat Half Price Book Now: 076 372 300, Person: RSVP, Address: Dewa phuket, Email: sales2@dewaphuket.com

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Christmas Eve BBQ Dinner Warm up with classic Christmas drinks before feasting on authentic festive season dishes from around the world accompanied by live entertainment and carol singing, plus the chance to win super prizes, including wine, dining and spa vouchers in the lucky prize draw! Venue: KEE Kitchen Adults THB 1,850 Children (4-12 years) THB 925, Person: Reservation, Address: The KEE Resort Patong, Email: pr1@thekeeresort.com, Phone: 076 335 888

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

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31st Dec’14 New Year Eve ‘Le Chic de Siam’ Beach Masquerade Ball Maikhao DreamPines Beach Club Classical performances featuring numbers from famous broadway Musicals “Phantom of the Opera” and “Chicago”, opera, ballet and jazz Tel 076-371371 (24 hrs) or 076-371321 (08:00–18:30 hrs)

Silver Christmas at Mix Bistro Restaurant Celebrate Christmas with traditional favourites such as carved turkey, roasted beef and fresh seafood. THB 950net per adult and THB 500net per child., Person: Khun Nick, Address: Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong, Email: saleschp@chr.co.th, Phone: 081 171 0143

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Centra Carnival at Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong New Year Celebrations Centra Carnival. Patong’s best spot to wind down and welcome the new year. Be surrounded by nice people, great foods, amazing drinks and spectacular firework. Price: THB2,500net per Adult and THB1,250net (Age 6-13 years old), Person: Khun Nick, Address: Centra Ashlee Hotel Patong, Email: saleschp@chr.co.th, Phone: 081 171 0143

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Celebrate new year 2015 in spectacular style

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RBFC THAILAND 2015 ‘Classic’ Sport Fishing Tournament To be held 18 to 20 March 2015 off the beautiful Similan Islands, the tournament boasts the most generous prize money in Asia!!! At least 20 boats have already confirmed, including teams from Australia, Canada, USA, UK, Germany, Oman, Hong Kong and Singapore. For further details please contact Warren Crowe Tel: +66(0) 812704291 or Andy Bright Tel: +66(0) 862739948. E-mail: info@rawaibeachfishingclub.com

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PIMEX: 12th Phuket International Boat Show Marine and More: Phuket’s Ultimate Luxury Lifestyle Show. Held at Royal Phuket Marina, the home of Asia’s favourite Boat Show since 2007. PIMEX is an established and successful event in the marine and leisure calendar. As the 2014 edition showed, the show is well attended by luxury brands and individuals keen to buy. Over 3,800 individuals were involved and USD$25 million of product was sold with many more leads followed up after the show. Like its location, PIMEX is a relaxed event where participants celebrate the boating, leisure and luxury lifestyle in an ideal tropical destination. The show is more than boats on display but also an opportunity to see the latest luxury cars, properties and engage in some Phuket hospitality. www.phuketboatshow.com Proudly supported by Class Act Media - The Phuket News, Novosti Phuketa, Live 89.5 & The Phuket News TV.

Online Marketing Workshop to Increase Your Sales Are you a business owner or entrepreneur wanting to learn the full story of Online Marketing, SEO and Social Media marketing? If you want to communicate with your customers more effectively, this workshop is perfect for you! No prior experience needed. Book our 8-hour course today, and you won’t be missing out on consumers who are searching for your company on Google right now!, Address: Coffee Brick Phuket, info@webcoursesbangkok.com,02-679-8607

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Crossword by Myles Mellor & Sally York Across 1. Who or what is Sherut Habitachon Haklali? 2. What does the Thai name Prasert mean? 3. Which company was founded by Ingvar Kamprad? 4. In which country were Christmas Trees first introduced? 5. In which year was the airline JetBlue founded? Answers below, centre.

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61. Coast Guard officer: Abbr. 62. Pioneer nurse and humanitarian, Barton 63. Dimethyl sulfate, e.g. 64. It’s the law 65. Range rovers 66. Expressionless 67. __ publica

starter 27. Betty Boop’s puppy 1. Self starter? 28. Old Essen coin 4. Behind 29. Jack-in-the-box 9. Diarist Samuel part 14. Can you dig it? 30. Olympics chant 15. Fine thread 31. Short 16. Of an eye part 33. 30-day mo. 17. Morsel for Fido 34. Consent 18. Take for a while indicators 19. Land 36. Duffer’s dream 20. Judgment times 37. Tags 23. Enters data Down 38. Goose egg 24. Lady lobster 1. Sweatshirt type 39. Chain letters? 25. Fall locale 2. Fool’s ___ 40. Christian ___ 26. Name for a 3. Create a new 45. Wild parties Dalmatian document 47. Ingratiate 28. “Not only that...” 4. Appropriate 48. “___ on a Wet 32. Anabranch 5. Duchies Afternoon,” 1964 35. Clumsy 6. Winter Palace film 37. Will Smith flick resident 49. Assignations 41. Iraqi money 7. It may follow 50. Gumbo something 42. Inexperienced vegetables 8. Come back again 43. Kind of dance 51. Kind of call 44. Bean used to make 9. Jest 52. Way in miso 10. Composed 53. Kind of support 46. Place that allows 11. Persian spirit “eggs-tradition”? 54. Healthy 12. Ball material 50. Done, to Donne 13. Smelting waste 55. Biology lab supply 51. Fishing vessel 21. Appliance maker 56. Techie 53. Turkey time 57. Research facility: 22. Carbon Abbr. 59. Rarin’ to go compound 60. Like krypton 26. Sequel title 58. Literally, “I forbid”

Solutions to last week’s puzzles:

Answers to this week’s Pop Quiz:

1. The Israeli internal counterespionage and counterterrorist agency; 2. Excellent or superb; 3. Ikea; 4. Germany; 5. 1999.

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■■ December 12, 1901

Guglielmo Marconi receives the first transatlantic radio signal (the letter “S” [...] in Morse Code), at Signal Hill in St John’s, Newfoundland.

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■■ December 13, 1972

Number of people sacrificed to the gods each year by the Aztecs (before the Spanish took over).

Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt begin the third and final extra-vehicular activity (EVA) or “Moonwalk” of Apollo 17. To date they are the last humans to set foot on the Moon.

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■■ December 14, 1782

The Montgolfier brothers’ f i rst balloon lifts off on its first test flight.

New animal species discovered in the average year.

■■ December 15, 1939

Gone with the Wind receives its premiere at Loew’s Grand Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

■■ December 16, 1773

B o s t o n Te a Pa r t y – Members of the Sons of Liberty d isg u ised a s Mohawk Indians dump hundreds of crates of tea into Boston harbor, US, as a protest against taxes imposed by Britain.

Centimetres added to the distance between the Earth and the Moon every year.

64 billion Messages sent via Whatsapp every day.

■■ December 17, 1989

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Estimated number of selfies taken every day. Source: Uberfacts

This week in history

The first episode of television series The Simpsons, Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire, airs in the United States. ■■ December 18, 1898

Chinese heritage on display during the annual Kathu Festival. Photo by James Fergus Got an unusual or particularly beautiful picture of Phuket? Email it to editor1@classactmedia.co.th

Gaston de Chasseloup-Laubat sets the first officially recognized land speed record in a Jeantaud electric car. His electrifying speed: 63.159 kmh. Source: Wikipedia thephuketnews

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Property PROPERTY FOR RENT CENTRAL KATHU CONDO. 1-BEDROOM dCondo Mine, near Kajonkiet school, main TescoLotus. Fully furnished, all mod cons, huge pool, fitness, security. Long-term preferred., Price: 11,000THB per month, Email: phuket.pn@gmail.com, Phone: 089 652 1951

Condominium for rent The Base, Downtown Phuket. 34 sqm,1 bedroom, fully furnished, security, fitness., Person: Suwit Traithipsirikul, Address: Opposite Central Festival, Email: tiwus@ hotmail.co.th, Phone: 081 537 9878

BOUTIQUE ROOM FOR RENT

1 Bedroom, Fully Furnished with Fiber Optic Wi-Fi, Safe & Good Location Rang Hill Area, Downtown Phuket. Friendly Local Neighborhood. Person: zhu, Email: zhunaumann@gmail.com, Phone: 0896683639

Large, Condo in Kathu

100sq.m, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, Fully Furnished Condo in Kathu with sweeping views over popular golf course. Large communal swimming pool, Gym, 24 hour security and undercover parking. Available now, asking 40,000 p/m for 6 month contract, longer and shorter we can discuss. Contact 0878891486, English speaking, Email : lauren.p.stjames@gmail.com

7 bedrooms golf view for rent 7 AC bedrooms, golf view. private swimming pool in Anuphas Golf Ville, Kathu, Phuket close to all shopping malls and international schools. L: 20/56 Moo 2 Thepkrasattri Road, Koh Keaw, Muang, Phuket 83200, Contact Waleeporn. Tel: 0812713228, Fax : 076238947, info@procarpentering.com

Amazing Beachfront Villa 4 bedroom pool villa on

the beach for holiday rental. Stunning views. Fully furnished & fully equipped. Daily maid, villa manager, electricity, water and all maintenance included, Alex Seago, alexanderseago@gmail.com, 087-8923876

Large Space Apartment 48 sqm Sale&Rent Condo near Bangwad dam very convenience to shopping area & hospital.Comfortable living in big space studio start 48 sqm - 84 sqm. 1BED, 2BED, 3BED Fully furnished kitchen utensil. Surrounding in green area rent start 17,000/month

One Boutique Room For Rent 1 Bedroom of

30 sq.m, Downtown, Phuket Town. Fully Furnished with mini-kitchenette, Wi-Fi. On Mae Luan, Rang Hill Area, Safe & Pleasant Neighborhood, Price : 9500, Person : zhu , 10/22 Soi Phitak Taweep, Mae Laun Road, Talad Yai, Muang Phuket, zhunaumann@gmail.com, 0896683639

NORTH One of a kind retails space One of a kind retails space for rent!! 50 Square meter on road front building, only 16’000 THB per month. Call now 085 797 0005, Price : 16000 , Person : Ying , Email : ying@thailandpooltables.com

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3 Bedroom Pool Villa in Laguna

A 3 bed villa with a large swimming pool and a BBQ station great for families. Modern, spacious & fully furnished. B100,000 a month!, Price: 100,000, Person: Kristina Alingalan, Address: Phuket , Email: kristina@ livephuket.com, Phone : 0869519969

Family Villa in Kamala rent

Comtemporary style villa perched on hillside overlooking Kamala. Fully furnished, 3 bed, safe, great for families. 75K THB p/m, Kristina Alingalan, Kamala, Phuket, kristina@livephuket.com, 0869519969

Condo for Rent/Sale Kata Karon Luxury seaview condominium 600 meter to the beach special rate daily and monthly

Apartment For Rent in Patong

Luxury service apartment for rent. Monthly and Daily , Kitchenette, Fully furnished, Swimming Pool, Quiet area (Nanai area in Patong), Price: From 20,000 Baht per month, Sachie Mori, nanaivillaphuket@gmail.com, 081-8944730, Fax : 076-292149

Brand New Modern Tropical Pool Villas (2&3 beds). Fully furnished. Free Wifi, International Sat. TV inc. Russian TV, Pool & Garden Maintenance. Between Cape Yamu & Ao Po Marina. Call 0818935270, srdupouy@gmail.com, 0930145072.

WEST Renovated Condo in Laguna Newly Renovated 1 Bd apartment for short and long-term rent in Allamanda 2 Residence, inside 5 star prestigious Laguna Resort, Phuket, Anna, 0824127022, lagunacondo@gmail.com

A beautifully furnished 26th floor apartment on Beach Road central Patong, surround balcony, 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large fitted kitchen with dining area plus bar area, 240 SQM. WIFI, Sat TV, short or long term rental. For more details +66 (0)87 887 9070 or email patongtower26iw@gmail.com

HOUSE SHARE Professional non smoker re-

quired to share beautiful house in Cherngtalay.The house is in a very quiet area, very secure, has full internet, plenty of parking, western kitchen ect. 10000 Baht pcm plus bills. Interested? Please drop a line to chris@securitysafestop.com or call 081 9686 051.

Stunning Seaview f/f 1bed in North Patong with all facilities, swimming pool, sauna, gym, close to Junceylon & Patong Beach. 25K p/m for 6-12m. Kristina Alingalan, kristina@livephuket.com, 0869519969

Pool Villa for Holiday Rental An elegant, high quality 3 bedroom villa with private 12 meter pool is available for short term or long term rental. Furnished to the highest standards, the property is part of a luxury private estate located only minutes to Nai Harn beach, restaurants and shops. 12 month contract 85,000 Baht/month Daily rates from 10,000 Baht/ day high season Dec thru April Daily rates from 15,000 Baht/day peak season Dec 21 – Jan 15, sales@villastellaphuket.com, 081 080-3184

partment for rent in Patong, 1bedroom 50 m2, fully furnish,balcony,kitchen, big swimmingpool. 15,000.- baht per month (1year contact) Min. 6 month, jstuder@loxinfo.co.th, 0810808831.

House for Rent and Sale Baan Manik area, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, ceiling fans all through out, 2 air con units, furnished. 2.7MB, no offers. For more info - Farang - 080 323 1918, Thai 081 607 9874.

5 mins to PIA and Nayang Beach 3 beds, 2 Bath, western kitchen, Indoor utility/storage room, lounge, dining area, covered terrace, covered car port, small front garden. Quality furniture throughout. Internet TV. 120 sqm interior space. 4 Air Cons. 25,000 Baht per month for 1 year long term rental. Available Mid May 2014. Contact: kanaloa55@ yahoo.co.uk, Call: 084 189 5149.

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FOR RENT Amazing Sea view Penthouse in Rawai FOR RENT Amazing Sea view Penthouse in Rawai. 360 panoramic breathtaking views of Chalong bay, mountain view and Big Buddha. Two bedrooms, 310 sq.m of spacious living area and balconies. Please contact Izzy 086-278 8300 or Danai 090 170 0429

Newly completed luxury pool villa in Ao Yon, Cape Panwa is available for holiday rental. Free for upcoming high season. Top class villa with infinity pool, jacuzzi, sun deck, great views. Maid & concierge included. 60 – 70,000THB/night. Contact Alex home@thaivillaboutique.com 087-8923876, Alex, home@thaivillaboutique.com, 087-892 3876 6 bedroom pool villa on beach in Cape Panwa for long-term rental. Stunning views. Fully furnished & fully equipped. 465,000THB/month based upon 12 month contract. flexistayphuket@gmail.com, Tiya ,Cape Panwa, 089 600 0041

Amazing Beachfront Villa

Beachfront Villa for rent 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom new renovated 2014 www.villarentalphuket.net contact 08 1403 8386 Mr. Gerhard, christian spleiss, Email : c.spleiss@robert-spleiss.ch

DELUXE PENTHOUSE/LOFT 120SQM Rent from 29,000THB/month, Long/Short term, Inc. weekly cleaning, towel & linen change. Fi b e r n et 6 5 M B ,C a b l e T V, K i n g b e d, b i g bathrooms,terrace 20 SQM. Quiet, 500 M to Chalong pier. Only extra cost electricity. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560.

NEW DE LUXE BIG STUDIO 70SQM Rent from 24,000 THB/MONTH. Inc. weekly cleaning, towel & linen change. Extra cost electricity. Queen bed,terrace 20 SQM. Big bathroom, Wifi Fibernet 65MB. CABLE TV, complete kitchen set. Email: 4711en@gmail. com, Call: 086 940 6560.

Retail space for rent

Unique retail space for rent with excellent positioning on Surin beach Road. For more information, please call 081 8941820, 076 271 241 or wirote@ paradisephuket.com - See more at www.theplazasurin.com, Wirote, The Plaza Surin, wirote@paradisephuket.com Recently built condo for rent in Patong. There are 4 studio rooms (37sqm) and one 1 bedroom unit (48sqm). Contact us for more details, Person : Alex , Email : info@phuketcondo.net , Phone : 0878923876

House for Rent at Kata 1 bed room with separate pantry Fully furnish and big balcony 5 mins to Kata beach 18,000.- per month 1 year contract (minimum 6 month contract) Tel: 087507-0325, 18,000, Khun Araya, Kata, araya_ ea@hotmail.com KATA BEACH Apts FOR RENT 1BR Aircon, WIFI, Spa, Fully Furnished. Start at 500 BHT Tel: 086 595 8512, 081 970 4638, nalumana2000@yahoo.com Close to Laguna / Surin Beach this one bedroom Villa is up for long term rent. Comes with full cable TV, maid service and Gardener. ( Has Telephone / ADSL internet line paid by tenant ), Asking 25,000 Baht per month ( excl : elec / water / Telephone ) Please contact : accounting@electricalmarine.com Tel : 076 272 177 or 085976911.

Apartment for long term rent Patong Tower ( M 704 ) fully furnished 68 sq. mtrs for long term rent. Included: Cable TV ; Satellite TV ; Wifi internet access ; parking ; security ; Price 18,000/M, Contact: Jaspal Singh, jaspalt@loxinfo.co.th

Retail Space Available

DusitD2 Patong proudly offer retail space for monthly or yearly rental at 21 sqm. Please contact Khun Rinwara T: +66 (0) 76 337 000

Beautiful Ocean & Sunset Views A highrise, highend apartment on Beach Rd central Patong. 2 bed 3 baths, sleeps 5, large kitchen with dinning & bar areas a spacious 240 SQM. All amenities provided. Short or long term. Daily rates from $295, discounts for weekly or monthly rentals. For more details email patongtower26iw@gmail.com

Phuket Luxury Villa, Sea view

Beautiful modern Luxury Villa located in the South of Phuket Island/Sea views to Chalong Bay. (for Sale or Rent) now available, Price : 13.75m, Jeet, amarjeetscot@yahoo.com.sg, +6596385363 or +1 8322284994

Beachfront Villa for rent Luxury appartment, Patong Luxury ap-

Villa in Cheng Talay Newbuild 1 Bed in Quiet Resort

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Ocean View 4 Bed Pool Villa

Panoramic Ocean Views

Modern Patong Condo for Rent

Brand New Modern Pool Villa

Townhouse for Rent 10 Min from Kamala Beach, 3 storey building, fullyequipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 24/7 security, access to communal pool 20x10m. Contact natalia_tyr@yandex.ru, 093 586 5617, Price : from 40,000-80,000 Baht per rmonth.

Luxury 1 Bedroom F/F Apartment

65 Sqm. cable T.Vs(2)& wifi cleaning and laundry service available. Great location central Patong (Soi Sansabai) short or long term welcome. Tel Ian 087-8879070 e-mail Ianscondo@yahoo.com

5 BDR LUX SEAVIEW POOL VILLA

A stunning Luxury Pool Villa with amazing panoramic views of Chalong bay located on the lush foothills of Big Buddha Phuket Fully furnished, Fully equipped, 5 BDR ensuite + guest toilet, 2 Livingrooms, Laundry/Maid room, Study/Office Service inc; water, pool&garden maintenance, internet WiFi, cable TV, 24hour security&engineer. Price : 85,000, Oliver, namphung@andamanhorizon.asia, 087-877-2320, Fax : 076-388-311.

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PROPERTY IN PHUKET PROPERTY FOR RENT SOUTH Happy Home (Room For Rent) Nice room is fully furnished,Pool,CCTV and free WIFI. The location is fonly 10 minutes away from Naiharn Beach. Price starting 9,000THB/m.(Daily rates available upon request) Tel.081-8932165,081-9561218, Price : 9,000 , Person : Linda Ketkaew, 59/118 M.7 Soi.Saiyuan 15, Saiyuan Rd, Rawai, Maung, Phuket 83130, Starwalker.ds@gmail.com, 0818932165

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NORTH Highfield Mission Hills Phuket 10-terraced hilltop Building Plots. Fantastic sea & mountain view. New road - water - electricity. Only 10 minutes to Airport & Tesco Lotus. 2.5m-4.5 Baht. 087 978 5803-4 / stanjsmith25@ yahoo.com

Land for Sale Mission Hills 800m2/1300m2/1600m2. Very quiet and private locations, very close to airport, Tesco, Golf courses and Phuket International Academy. All Chanote tiltle. Price on application. 087 276 0529

Yamu beach Land for Sale

OFFICE/SHOP FOR RENT Ground Floor space with excellent positioning on Chalong Pier Road.For more information, please call 081 416 4177 or 076 381 341, marketing@sea-bees.com

Land for sales breakdown 91-339 wha and land 170 wha near Yamu beach, Condo Grove Garden. Free plan pool villa, Price: 2.5-8 MB

Rent- 2 Bed Bungalow Nai Harn

Luxury Villa for Sale/Rent Oyster cove pool villa located near Cape Panwa. Rent from 150,000 THB, Sale 38 M. 3 beds, Living area 600 sqm, Mr.Boonsin Leelavichitch, 081 691 3940

5 bathrooms, living room, kitchen, private swimming pool (12 metre). House area of 600 sq.m., land 1.5 rai (2400 sq metre). Located on the shore of the ocean on the Koh Kho Khao, Phang-nga. larion2555@gmail.com. 084 226 4574.

WEST Kata Beach Ocean front Condo Luxur y 5 Star 1 BR condo Ocean view,furnished spa,pools,gym Quiet end on Kata Beach.Available to move in now! These Aspasia units rarely for sale! 7.3M thb, asiasail@yahoo.com, 09 3670 4885

NOW AVAILABLE!! 1,2,3,4 bedroom different private pool villas for RENT in Naiharn-Rawai., start from 15000 baht/ month. (Holiday rental, Short-Long term) Please contact: 087-877-2320 En / 084-854-9889

DELUXE STUDIO 34 SQM Rent from 13,000 THB/month, long/ short term. Extra cost electricity. Furnished, Wifi Fibernet 65 MB, Cable TV, microwave, blender, water boiler, plates, weekly cleaning, towel & linen change. Quiet area, Lot of parking space. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560.

NOW OPEN!! IN THE NATURE ROMANTIC THAI-STYLE RESORT Daily 1500Thb, Weekly 7500Thb, Monthly 30000Thb Included: Daily room cleaning, Linen changing once/week, Internet Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Smart TV, Electricity, Free bicycle, BBQ grill, Exes to Cinema room. www.coco-palace.com

PROPERTY FOR SALE NORTH 3bed 2 bath Home for Sale 3 bed 2 bath home for sale. 1Km from heroines monument. Kitchen and storage room added to home. Thai/Eng:0869510123. 3MBaht

BLUE CANYON GOLF CONDO PENTHOUSE BLUE CANYON GOLF CONDO 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bath, 2 Storey Fully Furnished SEA and GOLF course views For Sale or Rent Great Value 089 8683171, Price: 40,000 baht per sq m, Email: jnixon9@hotmail.com

NAKA ISLAND Beachfront house, panoramic views of bay & islands to the south, built 2007, easy access to Phuket, 240sqm on 2 floors, 4 beds, 750sqm plot, separate house for staff., Phone: +66 (0)848461270

Inexpensive land plots / commercial property Inexpensive land plots on east coast of Phuket for sale, 0.3 - 8 rai, some with a sea view (Bang Pae, Yamu Hills). Direct sale by owner. Price starts from 500 000 THB. Commercial property: two-storey building: 50 rooms, 13 bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 4 rai land plot, 7 min from airport. Nicely renovated. Can be a hospital/ school/commercial/residential property. 35 mln baht, Person : Lana , Email : lana. phuket@gmail.com , Phone : 080 27 16 484, 090 870 7773

Luxury living BangTao Beach California style Luxury living 300 meters from Bang Tao Beach – In small luxury villa compound built to European standards by Swedish developer. Gated 24 hr security. Management & maintenance on site; Maid, Concierge Services. Rental revenue. 3 spacious King bedrooms with en-suites and rainfall showers. Fully equipped kitchen and laundry. 200 sqm open plan living area; 50 sqm private pool, Jacuzzi. Sold fully furnished and decorated directly by owner. Secure legal ownership: Freehold via BVI company; land lease via off-shore structure., Price: 21.9, Person: PEDER BERGGREN, Address: Soi Cherngtalay 14, Phone: +66-612397670, Fax: +66-819684807

3 Bed, Large Garden, Koh Kaew Chuan Cheun Lagoon, near British School & Boat Lagoon Marina(shops, gym,swim pool). 2 x Chanode land title for 584 sq.m, private cul-de-sac location. Good water supply. 6.45 mil Bt, Price: 6,450,000 , Person: AJ, Email: adrian.j.simpson@gmail.com, Phone: 0860406866

LAND FOR SALE...CHEAP 6 Rai hilltop land, full chanote, sea/mountain views, new concrete road, terraced building plots. 10 mins to Airport & Tesco Lotus. Water/electric available. Price: 18,950,000Baht. Call: 087 978 5803-4, Price: 18,950,000 Email: stanjsmith25@yahoo.com

PANORAMIC SEA VIEW LAND: Spectacular view of Phang Nga Bay, James Bond and Phi Phi Islands. Road access, underground utilities. 4.5 km from Heroine Monument. 1.99 Rai at 5.9MB per rai. Chanote title. 089 473 8338, PhuketOne@gmail.com.

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.

AO POR SEAVIEW LAND

1.5 Rai cleared, tiered land with constructed, drained access road from “Beach Road”. Chanote. 400m from Ao Por Grand Marina. Building will have 270 degree view of islands and Krabi. B10,000,000, 082 277 5971.

GUESTHOUSE LEASE FOR SALE 13 year lease on 15 room guesthouse in Patong for sale. Includes bar and kitchen plus all equipment and fittings, Price : 3.5M. Paul, Patong, +66-81958-1055, pauljames@expathotel.com

Land for Sale Only 400m from Naiyang Beach. 3 Rai 1 Tarangwah. 10MB per Rai. Contact via email chiangmaibeltrade@hotmail. com for more information.

Beautiful private location, only 400 m. from Surin Beach. 504sqm. Perfect size for hotel or condominium. Chanote title. Contact: flexistayphuket@gmail.com, 089 600 0041

LARGE SURIN BEACH CONDO B 10.9 MILLION Three bedroom, sea view 148 m2 condo apartment on prestigious Surin Beach, Phuket. Must sell, now only B10.9 million (original price over 15 mil). Tel. 081 676 8717, email: teera@email.biz

BANGTAO PENTHOUSE FOR SALE 124 sq.m penthouse, 2bed 2 bath. Total 3 floors, No elevator. Within walking distance to Bangtao and Surin beach. Partial seaview from roof top. Reduce price for quick sale 9.5M baht. Please email for more details, 9.5 M/THB, Suppamas, suppamas@live.com , Phone : 0896557480

For sale Spacious one bedroom apartment with ocean view, north of Patong. Floor area 96m2 internal and 72m2 terrace including water feature with sala and jacuzzi. Perfect bachelor pad with rental income. Email for info: bartduykers@mac.com.

Kata beach Great Location 49/1 Soi Koktanod Kata Beach 4 Story, 7 BR, 7 Bath, Spa, Rd front House or Guest House by Owner Tel: 086 595 8512, 081 970 4638 nalumana2000@yahoo.com

Beautiful Land LagunaCherngtalay Chanote title, yellow zoned, save area. Nearly 4 rai, direct from owner. Subdivided in 6 plots each ca. 1,000sqm. ready to build. Only 7.5 MB per rai. Khun Chanchira, 081 367 7683. chanchira.panpaen@googlemail.com.

Kamala Boutique Resort FOR QUICK SALE Sea-View Land & Luxury Villa project in Kamala including architect plans & building permit for 9 villas, 4000m2 sale only THB 30, MIO, pupillopascal@ gmail.com Call:088 768 0942

WANTED... HOUSE OR VILLA WANTED HOUSE OR VILLA in exchange for catamaran.Owners of this catamaran wish to move ashore Permanently in Phuket. INTERESTED call Graeme 084-306-1677, Graeme, katani11@gmail.com

Bargain – Karon Apartment 5.3M 85sqm 1 bedroom pool access apartment with great views for sale. Walking distance to Karon beach & shops + nightlife. Large jacuzzi & Western kitchen. 21 years left on lease. Price reduced for a quick sale. Contact Alex info@ phuketcondo.net, 087-8923876, Price : 5.3 MB, Alex, info@phuketcondo.net, 087 892 3876

Panoramic Ocean Views A beautifully furnished 26th floor apartment on Beach Road central Patong, surround balcony, 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large fitted kitchen with dining area plus bar area, 240 SQM. WIFI, Sat TV, short or long term rental. For more details +66 (0)87 887 9070 or email patongtower26iw@gmail.com

Blue Canyon Golf Condo Penthouse Golf Condo 250 sq m 2 storey, 3bedromm, 3 bath,at Blue Canyon Country Club. Sea and golf course views. Includes membership. Sale or rent, Price : 40,000 baht per sq m, Jimmy, jnixon9@hotmail.com, 0898683171

5/6 bedroom all ensuite bathroom with jacuzzi on 1 rai chanote, 5 min to laguna.Luxury finishing.Pool 12mx6m.600 sqm up living srea, Price : 27 500 000, ERIC, annericphuket@ hotmail,com, 0878934636

Surin beach land for sale New Luxury Villa For Sale 3 bedrooms,

Air Condition – Color TV, Free UBC cable Platinum Package. Free Internet. Master bed, excellent mattress, Sealy Posturepdic. Couch + chairs w/ end tables. Counter bar w/ stools. Cooking Equip / Fridge. Short term – 16,000 per month, Long Term – 13,500 per month Plus Damage Deposit. Available now 1-April-2013. Call Nok 087-244-1322.

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6.8 MB.THB/rent from 60.000THB. At Twinsands ABSOLUTE 5 Star Hotel and Spa! Just outside Patong, Sea view. Pool view. Excellent restaurant. Modern style. Parking space. Good rental return 10 pct. Email: 4711en@ gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

Freehold - Lagoon View!!! F. MODERNIZED 1 BEDR. CONDO, ALLAMANDA 1 FOR SALE BY OWNER. EUROPEAN KITCHEN, GRANITE/MARBLE BATH, DOUBLE SINKS, FURNISHED, INCL.2 GOLF MEMBERSHIPS. INFO & PRICE : E-MAIL : ORNILS@SBG.AT

2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM 17 MB.THB/RENT 150,000THB/ MONTH. New Deluxe Patak villa 300. Quiet area. 5 bedrooms,4 kitchens,6 bathrooms.10 air cons. Good Parking. Many possibilities. Holiday rental 4 units. Email: 4711en@gmail. com, Call: 086 940 6560

This boutique resort business which consists of 5 individual villas. The resort is fully occupied presently with long-term rentals offering excellent rental income with very little maintenance. The resort land plot totals 2,080 sqm with a built up area of 750 sqm. There are 3 villas, 200 sqm each with 4 bedrooms,3 bathrooms, 1 villa with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and 1 villa with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Each villa is open plan living & dining area and an open plan western style kitchen. Storage room, office room, air-cons, satellite TV, telephone line and Internet. This is an ideal investment for the nearly retired or retired couple whom wish to enjoy life with a monthly income. There is also a beautiful 20-meter common pool for all residents to enjoy and relax in the beautiful landscaped gardens. Remote controlled gated security and car parking. 076 279 280.

LUXURY 3 BR IN The Residence 3 bedroom 4 bathroom, Land area 580 m2., Spacious living quarter’s feature open plan living & dining areas, a fully equipped, open-concept gourmet kitchen. The Villa comes fully furnished, Contemporary and expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces are offered, private pool. Services as Restaurant, Gym, Spa, Maintenance ,Security and Maid. Massivly Reduced price 18.9 MB! Contact:oliver@thurmanngroup.com Call: 087-877-2320

Laguna Luxury 1 Bed Golf Totally renovated: new kitchen, wood floors, semi furnished, sound system. Price includes Laguna Golf Membership and Privilege Card. THB 7.4M. Owner 084 247 1632, phuket3203@ gmail.com

2 BEDR. KATA GARDENS 6B 180SQM P r i c e 14 . 9 M B .T H B / R e n t f r o m 100,000THB/month, 200m. from the beach. Gated.24 hours security. Resort 33 units. Good rental return,8pct. Thaicompany. Email: 4711en@gmail. com, Call: 086 940 6560

LUXURY 5 BED HOUSE IN LAGUNA Wonderful 5 bed house over looking the lake & Golf course in Laguna. Sale: Reduced to: 26.7 MB Rent: 180,000 P/M. Call Mick: 0848186045 Email: mr.mickb@yahoo.com or www.hoteldealsphuket.com/realestatephuket

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List your classified now at thephuketnews.com 2 BR. PRIVATE POOL 180SQM APT Rent from 65,000THB. Incl. cleaning,linen,towels change weekly. Fast fibernet. Cable TV.2 big bathrooms. Wash/dry machine. Big complete kitchen. Quiet location. Only extra cost electricity. Contact: 086 940 6560, E-mail: 4711en@ gmail.com

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11.9 MB 2 min walk to beach, big balcony & sunset view, 180 Sqm, 2 Ensuite Bed rooms, big living space. 089 617 2312, PhuketAREA.com Search C146.

2 room Apartment in Patong Special price! Excellent apart. in HavenLagoon 57sq.m. 300m. to the beach. Euro repair, furniture, appliances,2air-conditioner. Living room+kitchen,bedr oom,bathroom,balcony,parking,WiFi,gym,2pools,24H our Secur., Person: Andrey, Email : abel555@yandex. ru, Phone: +79166976770

One Sale 3 Luxury Apartments 1. 2 really big beds rooms big kitchen and living: 135 sqm 2. 1 bedroom 60 sqm 3. 1 bedroom 58 sqm a total of 253 sqm in the center of Kata - sea level close to the shops and sea in a charming property: with-pool-sauna-parking etc; Total market price (18.4 mill bth) NOW 13.4 mill bth Tel:0817888280 or mail: maurice.phuket@gmail.com

SEA-VIEW LAND FOR SALE KAMALA 2.75 Rai 4500sqm. Nor Sor 3 Kor Title Ready to built with building permit already, electricity & road access OK, only THB 10 Mio/Rai T 088 7680942 or pascal.elephantboutiquehotel@gmail.com

Special Sale Luxury Apartment 1-bedroom 60 sqm include furnishing in the center of Kata - sea level close to shops and sea in a charming property: with-pool-sauna-parking etc; market price (4.1 mill bth) NOW 2.6 mill bth Tel: 0817888280 or mail: maurice.phuket@gmail.com

Beautiful Sea & Mountain Views New 1 Bedroom condo in Kata includes WIFI, TV, Sauna, Pool, Gym, Restaurant & Coffee lounge. Manager&Rental P r o g r a m s a va l u a b l e i nve s t m e nt ready to move in total area 44.2 sqm. Priced to sell @ 3.98 MBT O.N.O. Call +66(0)878879070, ianscondo@ yahoo.com

CENTRAL Palm Colonate A luxury modern-colonial villa, 6 bedroom suites on the edge of the famed “Loch Palm Golf Course”, Kathu which outstanding golf & mountain-vista views. Only 22.5 THB.Center of Phuket, within 10 mins to Central Festival, Tesco lotus, Big C, Phuket international hospital, Bangkokphuket hospital, International school (BISP, KIS, Head start international school), Sarawut ,Email: sarawut@wahestate.com ,0866130068

Modern Thai Style Pool Villa Single storey pool villa situated in the impressive Park Residence of Boat Lagoon marina. 3 Bed, 4 Bath, 620 Sq.M, Full furnished. 18MB!, (K.Namtarn), Boat Lagoon 20 moo 2 T.Kohkaew, A.Muang Phuet,:info@phuketpropertytrip.com, Phone: 0822713420

House for sale in Kathu Urgent!!! House for sale, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 living area , Large laundry, Large Balcony, Western kitchen, Fully Furnished 5 LCD TVs, Pool Table. At Kathu. Tel: 086 - 0826078.Email:astroboy1959 @ hotmail.com

Land for sale near Loch Palm At the back of the Loch Palm Golf Course, approx 510m2, partial view on the golf course. Part of a small gated community of 2 villas (+ 2 to be built soon). Next to small lake and it is guaranteed that no building can block the view, ever! It comes with a Chanote title and if buyer are interesting, we would provide complete house plans for free. Asking price is THB 6M, negotiable. 087-2664583 (English/French) or 082-4406884 (Thai).

Karon Hill land for sale

Land 7,188 sqm, 4 Rai 1 Nhgan 97.1 Wah, seaview 270 °. Access road, electricity & water. Chanote title. 75MB nego. Contact Valentina or K. Bernd, Valentina & K. Bernd , Email: Valentina@ilo-phuket. com, Valentina ( + 66(0) 85 12 91 550), K. Bernd 076 340 731 office; 081 896 3479 mobile

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: maurice.phuket@gmail.com, Tel: 081 788 8280

SEA FRONT LAND FOR SALE KAMALA Sea front land for sale Kamala. 6 Rai. Chanote. 089 874 2141, Thongchai, 089 874 2141, thongchaiwong8@hotmail.com

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New House For Sale Kathu Sabai Village Kathu behind Red Mountain Golf Course , 2 Bedroom , 2 Bathroom with off street parking. 42.9 Sq Wah in a small QUIET boutique estate. Full Chanote Title. CALL GIM 081 606 5772

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

6 Rai hilltop land, full chanote, sea/mountain views, new concrete road, terraced building plots. 10 mins to Airport & Tesco Lotus. Water/electric available. Price: 18,950,000Baht 087 978 5803-4, stanjsmith25@yahoo.com

The Trees Residence, Kamala 1 Bedroom Luxury Apartment for Sale, Top floor, fully furnished with balcony. Tower G, unit GC4, 79 SqMt. Low price for quick sale, 3.9MB, Paul Longmore, plongmore@hotmail.com, 0841303234

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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.

Great Value! Pool villa for sale Brand new! Large 4 Bedroom pool villa.Price reduced from 12.9 to 9.3 million THB. Be quick! Tel: +66(0)810771765

Large 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2 storey detached house on quiet cul-de-sac in Kathu. Western kitchen. Mountain views. Priced for quick sale. Full details at www.kathu-property. com 5,300,000, Pete Harris, 98/19 Moo 6, Soi Phuket Hope Land, Kathu, Phuket 83120, info@kathu-property.com

Double Shophouse Patong Beach 2 shophouses for sale both with rooms above available, spacious size, superb location. Easy access to Jungceylon, and only 50m from Patong beach. Contact: flexistayphuket@gmail.com, Price : 18 MB, Phone : 089 600 0041

Patong Free Hold Condo Great investment opportunity in Patong. I have 2 NEWLY RENOVATED condos in same complex near Simon Cabaret. Both condos fully funished + free hold. Condo no.1 4th floor studio unit 50sqm already rented out. Condo no.2 just funished renovation 3rd floor 1 bedroom 50sqm every thing brand new. This one never use and could be your residence plus earn income from other condo.Complex has huge pool + garden and 24 hrs. security. I want 5 MB for both. Eng 085 471 9246 Thai 087 621 3405.

Sale a unit at Bel Air Panwa 5 minutes to cape panwa luxury condo with 2 bedrooms ,pool near ship port, Good road 15 minutes to the city of Phuket. It can be viewed by appointment.Contact 61413743125, 61894023015 or alternetively Khun Sopa at Belairpanwa property.

SOUTH FOR SALE Amazing Sea view Penthouse in Rawai FOR SALE Amazing Sea view Penthouse in Rawai. 360 panoramic breathtaking views of Chalong bay, mountain view and Big Buddha. Two bedrooms, 310 sq.m of spacious living area and balconies. Please contact Izzy 086-278 8300 or Danai 090 170 0429

APARTMENTS IN RAWAI: PRICE REDUCED Modern apartments in a luxury estate with all amenities and 5 min walk from the beach. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious living room with European kitchen, 3 balconies, full set of furniture bought in 2014, total space 135 sqm. Gated community with a big pool, kids’ playground and parking (parking space included into the price). Price reduced to 7,99 MB for quick sale. Call: 0881684250, +79264380129, Сергей , ssmagin@inbox.ru

Great plot in Rawai for sale Beautiful chanote title land 130 sq.w. soi Salika only 200m to the beach. Direct road access from main road. Walled in ready to build, Price : 4.5 million baht , Person : Orrathai , Email : adkongarsa@gmail.com , Phone : 0872790001

Beautiful Villa For Sale 4 Bedroom/4Bathroom detached villa on 164Sq.Wah with swimming pool. Superb location between ChalongPhuket Town. Now 8 Million Baht. Call for appointment to view. 089 868 5143

Apartment for Sale (Rawai) Great investment opportunity to either live in or rent out. Start at 80 sqm. with 9 rooms is fully furnished, Pool&ofice, Quiet and covenient location. Please call 081 8932165, Starwalker.ds@gmail.com, 0818932165

NEW House For Sale 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom with Off street parking in small QUIET Boutique Estate behind Red Mountain Golf Course. Full Chanote Title Contact Gim English/Thai Ph 0816065772 for an Inspection !!

Beachfront Condo in Cape Panwa

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

KATHU 3 BED HOUSE FOR SALE

Kamala Pool Villa Large 3 Bedroom house in mature estate offering high security. (Option to build 4th bedroom)Located in a peacefull no thru road, min’s from beach. Recently renovate, available for immed move in. Chanote title, Price 12.5 MB Call 087 078 9707 Email: kiwigolfpro@outlook.com.

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Two floors 282 sq. m of living space with stunning views. 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms + Study + large kitchen. Fully furnished. Communal 40m pool 5 steps away. Beach 15 steps! 091 876 2330.

Special Discount Last 3 units Luxury pool villa, Great location near Rawai beach 2 Bed/3Bath, Full Fur, Premium Quality Built Best Buy New Phase 80% under construction, Kris, (+66) 081 691 3029,kris.silanachai@ yahoo.com

Bar & Restaurant For Sale! 2unit Building.Good location,near Chalong pier. Incl. furniture&kitchen equipment. 2bedrooms on 2nd flr.Contact us for more info & offer, Price : 2.4M (negotiable), Denciana Aliangan, 2/9-10, Moo 5. T.Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130, (66) 081-538-5746

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NEW PRIVATE POOL VILLA CHALONG

Kathu district, cottage settlement, Turnpike, Golden Villas 3, 9/111, one floor, no stairs, 3 bedrooms, new kitchen, all air con, total living area of 150sq.m, total lot size 300sq.m, pool 7 x 3.5mtr, a small landscaped garden, a large container of water. Price 9,500,000Baht, 093 687 4385, e-mail: msn4@bk.ru

5.9 MB. 165 SQM. Rent 45,000 THB. 2 STOREY .3 Bathrooms, 2 Bedrooms. 4 AIRCON. Modern Western style. Thai company. Good Parking. Email: 4711en@gmail.com, Call: 086 940 6560

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3-storey apartment with a penthouse and sala for sale. Only 100 m from Phuketâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top-rated Nai-Harn Beach. 220 sqm. Freehold possible. Priced at 9 MB. Please call Alexander 080 521 0736.

Townhouse for sale, Chalong House for sale. B5 MLN. Residential complex Ananda Garden Hill, Chalong. Closet to HomePro. 150 sq.m., 2-storey, 2 beds, living room, kitchen, 2 balconies, 2 baths, office, carport. Fully furnished. Price : B 5,000,000, mvs97@yandex.ru, 091 805 3725

Kathu Golf Condo for Sales

Kathu golf condo 99.30 sqm., 4 Fl, Views to Phuket country club golf course.2 bed, 2 bath, kitchen with fully furnished ( 3 aircons, hot water, refrigerator, TV, microwave, 24 security and internet provides), sppcnx@gmail.com, Phone : 081 536 9252

List your classified now at thephuketnews.com RAWAI PRIME LAND PLOTS Adjacent to Mangosteen Resort, quiet residential area. 3 different sizes: 1-1-86.5 rai 11.80 MB 2-0-87.5 rai - 16.64 MB 3-0-35.5 rai - 22.50 MB Best land and best price in the area. Quick sale, price negotiable.0 81 5 3 6 5 8 4 6. hajo_von_keller@hotmail.com

Rawai Great Buying Lovely house with 2 bedrooms or separate SC flat downstairs. Well ventilated with natural light in pristine condition.Distant sea views.4,995,000 Baht. Warren Crowe 081 270 4291 or thailandmls@gmail.com.

House for sale in Chalong

3 BR LUX POOL VILLA IN NAIHARN 3 bedroom 3 bathroom, Chanote (Freehold), Land area 402.80M2 Living area 208 M2. Luxurious one-storey villa offers privacy and features your own garden and pool to enjoy the ambiance of outdoor tropical living. Fully furnished, large kitchen with built-in basin, stove, and cabinets. Private and Peaceful area. Only 9.6 MB. Contact: oliver@thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-877-2320

3 Story Home/Office featuring a fully automatic Garage roller door,2 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Air conditioned, Sea views, extended terraces front and back, peaceful location situated just off Viset Road Rawai making this a very unique home or office. Regretful urgent sale. Any offer will be consider. Price 4.2Million (Less than cost price one million) until end of June 2014, B4,200,000, Ranuka, mrsmum mygift@gmail.com, 0937877212

Rawai Beach View Residence Land for sale

2 rai of land in the South of Phuket. Unique location on the hills between Naiharn and Rawai, 5 mins from the beach. Panoramic view on Chalong bay and Naiharn. Easy access via private road, reputable neighborhood (German village), tropical forest. Ready project for a 3 storey villa. 3200 sq. m. Call Svetlana 086 743 4657 or Alexander +7 926 914 5555, oxum@ mail.ru; samat2011@yandex.ru, Price: B18.5 million for 1 rai .

Reduced for a quick sale Spacious Pool Villa in Chalong, Fully furnished with 4 Bed, 3 Bath, western kitchen, dining room, living room, swimming pool, garden & mountain view. Convenient, quiet and secure. Contact: alexanderseago@gmail.com , Person : Alex Seago , Email : alexanderseago@ gmail.com , Phone : 087-8923876

EXCLUSIVE UNIQUE RESORT W LAND 4 separate buildings with 11 different custom maid rooms, restaurant /cafeteria in a sweet and idyllic sanctuary for the sense. Surrounded by lush green mountains and tropical forest. The Resort is an oasis of natural beauty and only a couple of minutes walking to beautiful Naiharn beach! Location Soi Naya PRICE 33.3 MB. Cotact: oliver@ thurmanngroup.com, Call: 087-877-2320

GRAND VIEW CHALONG BAY VILLA & LAND: 3 bed room, 4

Townhome Seaview Rawai 4.2M House for sale two-storey villas 2 and 3 bedrooms large terrace secure and restful area, only 1.4 km.from yachting port.Ready to move to live price MB 13.9 or USD 438,000. 0871174551. tawanan90000@gmail.com. 13.9M or USD 438,000, Prajerd Naknoi, Address : THAPON, tawanan90000@gmail.com, Phone : 0871174551

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Beachfront Luxury Apartments. Built to a high specifications by an English developer. Perfect holiday destination close to all amenities. 6 x 2 Bedroom 160m2 Apartment 2 x 2 Bedroom 320m2 Penthouses Phone; +66 (0) 91 179 4392 Email; rose@mac-estate. com Web; w w w.rawairesidencephuket.com

bath room, 2 livingroom, 1 dinningroom, 1 kitchen (american style), 1 garage (2 cars), 1 swimming pool (10x4), 1 bed room for a maid, 1 bath room for a maid, Internet, Security 24/24, Sea view and jungle view, Total sqm 556.92, Total land sqm 581, a.pellegrino2810@gmail.com, 084 241 3387. Price 4.24MB.

2 bdr house for sale at Saiyan 2 bdr house for sale at Saiyan Rd, 5 minutes drive to Nai Harn beach. 2 bathrooms, a spacious living room, kitchen, small garden and car park area. Price is 4.7 million THB, Contact: Maria, 0940981977, phuketsalerent@gmail.com Kalim Sea View, Freehold Condo for Sale: 11.9 MB 2 min walk to beach, big balcony & sunset view, 180 Sqm, 2 Ensuite Bed rooms, big living space. 089 617 2312, PhuketAREA.com - Search C146.

2 BDR BEACHFRONT APT BY OWNER 2bdr/2bath ens, open concept, huge balcony with direct walk out to pool, beach, restaurant, in 5* resort with access to their gym, spa, ideal for family, separate storage, furniture incl, fast owner sale, leaving Asia, 13.9MM neg, Rawai, laura@ tilaholdings.com, +65 96532849

3-storey villa for sale New 3-storey villa in Phuket for sale. Glass elevator, pool, ocean view. 700 sqm. Close to Villa Market mall. Freehold possible. Priced at 13 MB. Contact: Mattias, Call : 090 067 3444 Email: info@progressivephuket.com

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When only the best will do!!!!4 bed/pool villa in Phukets best kept gated community.410 sq.mtr villa.812 sq.mtr land.Overlooking lagoon.Beautiful.Ph: 0812704291. or thailandmls@gmail.com. Price 22.5 MB.

MAI KHAO LAND DIRECT OWNER 5.1 RAI VERY QUIET 1 KLM TON SEA, CAN BUILDING OR INVESTMENT. 2.750000BTHS. THAI; 082-8123486

Land for Sale Cherngtalay 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.

RAWAI VILLA: BARGAIN PRICE Spacious property in 1,000sqm garden. Private 9x4m pool. Three large beds, all a/c and en suite. Big Western kitchen. Plus guest house. Furnished. Private access. Price cut for quick sale. MB12.9. Call 087 273 0141, alangath@gmail.com

3 Bed Pool Villa in Rawai BEST LOCATION IN R AWAI, MOD ERN, PRIVATE, SECURE, 4X8 POOL, 2 DECKS,3 CARS PARK, WALK TO EVA BEACH, ALL AMENITIES NEARBY YET VERY QUIET CUL DE SAC. 12.9 MB., Jerry, orn@live.ca, 0877008854

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2 Rai Chanot, 8 Bungalows, 22 Rooms, Restaurant, Well, large Pool, Reg. Comp. since 96, incl.Parking, Shopping, Bars, Diving, walking distance. Price: 26Mio., Contact: bigasail@samart.co.th, 086 940 1860, Fax: 076 381 934

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Hooters Phuket is getting ready for high season and needs beautiful, outgoing and customer service minded girls to join the team! We are a busy bar/restaurant and need girls to be chatty, confident, hard working and always smiling!

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- Sales & Marketing 1 Position - Hooters girl / Bartendy 5 Positions Requirements: Female Only / หญิง Age 21-35 / อายุระหว่าง 21-35 ปี Good English / สือ่ สารภาษาอังกฤษได้ดี Outgoing personality / บุคลิกภาพดี Hard working / ขยัน Fit / รูปร่างดี Have pride in appearance / มีใจรักด้านงานบริการ Aesthetically pleasing / ชืน่ ชอบความสุนทรีย์ Great customer service skills / มีพน้ื ฐานด้านงานบริการ Food & Beverage knowledge / มีความรูเ้ รือ่ งอาหารและเครือ่ งดืม่ Experience in F&B field / มีประการณ์ดา้ นอาหารและเครือ่ งดืม่

Incentives:

Salary 30,000++ (basic & service charge) Daily Tips Staff Food Staff van If you want to be a Hooters Girl then come in store and fill out an application form or contact Peer Phone 076-349850, 076-349939 / email : Admin@hootersphuket.com

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An offer you can not refuse! Anyone who wants to be within a few weeks of earning money an interesting way, contact us. It involves a simple promotional activity on the Internet, which is very fairly assessed and which can behandled easily, by even a schoolboy! For work, you need a computer, patience and a desire to change their financial situation for the better. If you want to have an interesting monthly income, contact us as soon as possible. We would like to help. Contact by e-mail only: kotasovac@gmail.com, Email : kotasovac@gmail.com

Join an International Team, Princess Yachts Phuket is hiring 1 Position: Yacht Charter Assistant; excellent written and spoken english, computer and internet, secretarial experience, Thai national 1 Position: Marketing Assistant; Video, Photo, Adobe, Internet and good English, Thai national Please call Rico Stapel at: 0866900444 and send resume to rico@princessyachtssea.com,

Excellent THAI CHEF Looking for an excellent Thai Chef to work abroad. I am looking for an excellent Thai Chef to work overseas in Sri Lanka at a new Thai Restaurant. Would require to speak little bit of english but what I am looking for is a really good chef who can make Authentic Thai food. Will provide great salary and accomodation Please contact me on suranga.sd@gmail.com to discuss further.

Class Act Media Co., Ltd is Southern Thailand’s most comprehensive media company, incorporating Phuket’s leading English weekly newspaper The Phuket News, Russian Language newspaper Novosti Phuketa, English radio station Live 89.5, English TV, Phuket News TV and a host of publications and services, including The Phuket Colouring Book and Phuket Ticket Master.

PUBLIC RELATIONS/MARKETING MANAGER Responsibilities : 

PR and marketing of our products and services Identifying sponsorship opportunities and liaising with event organisers  Building relationships with local organisations, government and private companies 

Qualifications: 

Thai National Excellent interpersonal skills Good command of English  Experience in PR/Marketing in print media or radio would be an advantage but not essential  Existing relationships/network of contacts in Phuket an advantage  Own car and able to work flexible hours and attend events during non-work hours  

We offer :

Dog house sitter wanted Looking for a mature animal lover who has their driver licence ( to take the dogs to the beach for daily walks). Starting mid October for 1 week & again over Christmas for 10days Contact: kyle_lagunda@icloud.com.

Assistant Branch Manager 20 K We are hiring!!!!! Both positions for our new branch in Phuket and to be part of our energetic team. Excellent commission & benefits. Email info@thailandpooltables.com, 20,000 THB per month, Ying.

AKA THAILAND AKA THAILAND looking for candidates to fill position: Operation Manager, Chief Accountant, Website & Graphic Designer, Customer Service (English language is a must, Competitive salary for the right candidate) please send CV to info@akathailand.com, Angie, Chalong, 076 604004

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, English radio station Live 89.5, Phuket English TV Phuket News TV and a host of publications and services including The Phuket Colouring Book and ‘Phuket Ticket Master’.

Sub-Editor/Writer The Phuket News is looking for a Sub-Editor to help oversee the News desk alongside the Executive Editor. As well as subbing news stories, your role will also involve helping to manage three reporters, as well as writing and sourcing your own original news and lifestyle stories. Phuket is a great place to be, with direct flights to destinations around the world, a thriving bar and restaurant scene, a huge beach culture – with surfing community and international beach clubs – and plenty of traditional culture, including markets, festivals and temples. At the same time, it has all the amenities of home: shopping malls, art galleries and live music venues. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-2 years editorial experience at a newspaper or magazine, be outgoing with plenty of ideas, and have strong writing and editing skills. It is not required that they have previously lived in Thailand, but they should be open to new countries and cultures.

Competitive salary  Five day work week – (Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6pm)  Friendly work environment and excellent career opportunities  Time in lieu policy for any overtime hours worked

In return, we offer a visa, work permit, friendly work environment, 5 day work week (8.30am-6pm), competitive salary, local health insurance, work-related travel expenses, time in lieu for overtime, and the chance to live in a great part of the world, while also furthering your career.

Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter with full resume in English indicating qualifications, experience, expected salary with recent photo to:

Interested candidates are invited to fill out an application and submit full resume, in English, indicating qualifications, experience, recent photo and expected salary.

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BB PHUKET NEEDS YOU! A unique luxury hospitality project located on the tranquil eastern shores of Phuket, invites you to become a part of their team.

If you: Have a passion for high-end hospitality Have some experience in the hospitality industry Have a pleasant, service-minded personality Have a good command of English

We’d like to get to know you better! Competitive compensation and benefit packages and guaranteed service fees for all successful applicants.

Contact us on jobs@bbphuket.com Open office event every day except Sundays, from 9 am to 3 pm, at Beach Projects, 51/9 Moo 5, Chalermprakiat 9 Rd., T. Rassada, A. Mueang, Phuket 83000 Thailand.

Luxury Hospitality Management is Thailand’s leading luxury management consulting company, offering services to organisations primarily within the Hospitality, Travel and Tourism industries.

We are growing and hiring: SALES CO-ORDINATOR Thai nationality only, fluent in English, with background & experience in OTA and connections with wholesale agents, Minimum two years experience in Sales. Able to work independently in headquarters office. Good benefit and bonus by KPI targets.

TOUR DESK SALES CO-ORDINATOR Thai nationality only, Sales coordinators for our LHM Adventure tour counter To be based in the properties we manage, fluent English with strong sales mind, full time and part time, good salary, attractive commissions with KPI target bonus structure. Interested candidates are invited to send an application with complete resume, in English, with qualifications, experience, a recent picture and expected salary to: md@luxuryhospitalitymanagement.com Phone: 0897256994 http://luxuryhospitalitymanagement.com/

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Buy&Sell BOATS & YACHTS Silver Princess Yacht PC530 A 53 ft Power Catamaran by Silver Princess Yachts. Beautiful design, compact yacht with space & modern interior. Dimensions: 53 ft length, 21 ft beam, 4 ft draft, 50 passengers, Price: 22,000,000, Person: Sonny, Phone: 669-8810-5024, Website: www.silver-princess.com, Email : sonny@silver-princess.com

Yamaha Enduro Outboard 25hp 25hp Yamaha Enduro 2 stroke Outboard std shaft (not long). Like new, only used 10 hrs. Too big for my dinghy. 65,000 THB or best offer, Call Art on 094 906 0887.

WILLIAMS 325 TURBOJET for Sale GREAT DEAL! Asking price is 320,000 THB vs 991,620 THB for the new! Price is negotiable. Year 2010, Excellent condition, 40 knots in 4 sec! Sunbrella covers. CALL NOW! Mob: 089 558 8811, 320,000 THB, Irina, sales@fivestarseacruises.com

TechWorX Marine. Service and install of Smart phone or pad controlled Marine AV and IT, Media servers systems. External antenna 3G/4G internet systems. Reliable onboard Wi-Fi. Phuket and Bangkok. Please email for info package. info@techworx.asia

SPEEDBOAT FOR SALE: SEATBOAT 369 sale. Year 2009, engines 2x225 hp, capacity 22 passengers, great condition, ready to run, 2 stern exits, bathroom, shower, set of new options (coach, tent anto-staining), all documents. Priced at 1.9 MB, negotiable. Call Andrey 085 368 5908.

Williams 325 Turbojet for Sale

GREAT DEAL! Year 2010, excellent condition, 40 knots in 4 sec! Sunbrella covers. Price for the new is 991, 620 THB, Resale price is 550, 000 THB! CALL NOW!, Contact Irina, sales@fivestarseacruises. com, 0895588811

Luxury Yacht for Sale For sale 2002 Bertram 510 Flybridge luxury yacht. Reduced to only USD675,000. Contact Marcus on marcus@leema rine.net.

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Crownline 320 LS 50 kts Bowrid:Very

2009 POWER CATAMARAN

fast-nice sport boat, 2x350 MPI engines, year 2009, like new, lifetime hull warantty, only 100 working engine hours, Thai flag, tax payed. Only 3M THB, Airberth 0,5 M THB seperately. Email yacht@elas.si.

45ft. 4 cabins. Volvo D-4 IPS 300. Genset. Aircon. “Bose” surround. Raymarine. Low hours. Fully loaded. Fast and economical. As new. Bargain. Only 339,000 euros. Email: eddyelan@ yahoo.com 089 971 0278, Eddie.

CAR FOR SALE

13 Metre Wooden Hull Cruiser Cap. 17 PAX. Wooden hull, 3.5 metres W, draws 1.5 meters, diesel engine generates 123 KW. Perfect for fishing or day tours. Fitted w Fish Finder and GPS. Was B1,500,000 now only 500,000 THB. Call 082 414 6931 or email: phil@ krabikonnect.com.

TOYOTA VIOS for Sale Toyota Vios 1.5 J, ABS, Auto, 2010 model, Silver. 64,XXX KM. First class insurance till 25 January 2015. Only THB 339,000. Call 086 479 7471 to view.

Class B AIS DEAL

2013 SUZUKI CARRY

AIS DEAL by Electrical Marine Co, Ltd. Has the Simrad Class B NAIS - 400 complete with GPS and VHF antenna’s that will interface with all marine system with NMEA 2000 & NMEA 0183. sales@electrical-marine.com, Price : 32,500 THB + VAT, Phone : +66076272177

2 cars, 8100 km and 16500 km. Top condition. Price: 300,000 THB/car o.b.o. Tel 080-5889390 Eng or 0925628762 Thai

Bertram 505 Conver for sale

Subaru WRX STI A Line 2012

Launched in 1989 this long range sport fishing vessel is powered by 2 Hino Marine 360hp V8 Turbo . The interior is fully air-conditioned and features a saloon, three cabins and a galley. Price: 7,000,000 THB, Stefano, info@ thebigblues.com, 087 834 5293 .

Arctic silver with satin gray wrap, Advance racing wheel, STI front and side spoiler, Cold air intake, HKS exhaust, Fuel bank system, STI rear diffuser, Engine remapping, Turbo boost control, Front anti roll bar, Front and back strap bar, Racing STI steel wheel, Mint 2,000 km., Price: 3,500,000, Person: Rujiporn (Fang), Email: fang@sripanwa.com, Phone: 076-371000

NEW SEALINES AVAILABLE: Orders are now open for the new range of Sealine Sports and Flybridge, both 380 and 450. For details of this exciting new range Contact: inq@sea-yss.com, www. sea-yss.com, 081 370 1995.

2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 8,000 km., The General Lee orange, Wrap in black satin color, Standard 6200 cc with 425 hp, Aftermarket parts, Mopar intake, Mega flow exhaust, H&R lowering spring, Front & back strut bars, Front anti roll bar, Hennessy engine remapping, Now delivering 488 hp, Price: 4,200,000, Person: Rujiporn (Fang), Email: fang@sripanwa.com, Phone: 076-371000

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.

BMW X5 First to see will buy, LPG, New air suspen. Contact 084 054 8122 to view. Price : 850,000 THB.

A steal for a quick sale 2007 Italian demo yacht Cranchi 47ft Hard Top. Fully loaded with Tropical air con, genset, Electrical winches, garage, roof, Raymarine Premium Navy, BBQ, Ice Maker, 3 Fridges, “Bose” Sound, Neon light, Twin 570HP with reliable shaft drive, under 300 hours, Brand New Condition. Euro 335,000. Tel: 089 971 0278, or email eddyelan@yahoo.com for more details.

2014 Fortuner TRD 1300 Km 1.27 MB 1 month old brand new fortuner 3.0 D4D absolutely fully loaded TRD SPORTIVO full time 4WD price new 1.549.000 selling for 1.270.000 1 MONTH OLD real chance to buy a top model fortuner reason for sale DONT LIKE DIESEL. not negosiable no more discount no bargaining no trades please respect this and kindly NO EMAILS calls only, Price: 1,270,000 THB, Person: Christopher, Phone: 08-43772526

Charter: Rico Stapel rico@princessyachtsthailand.com call: +66 8 6690 0444 Го в о р и м п о - р у с с к и : А л ё н а В и х а р е в а alyona@princessyachtsthailand.com call: +66 898 74 9944 Sales: Alister Brunskill alister@princessyachtssea.com mobile: +66 8 0886 4945

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CAR FOR SALE Honda Accord 2.4 – Like New ! Only 4 years old (9/2010), Only 52TKM, Aut.,Top model, 1 owner, black leather,8 airbagsNew 1.5 m. THB,Now only 795.000THB., Email: tik@smartproperty.net, Phone: Eng: 0867479292 Thai: 0819705204

2006 Toyota Yaris Good Cond’n 2006 Lt. Blue Toyota Yaris for immediate sale. 135K kms, well maintained and serviced, no accidents, reliable car. Call/email Matt, Price: 260,000 Firm, Phone: 0900720566

2010 NISSAN NAVARA CALIBRE DC GT Calibre LE 5A/T 2.5 Litre Diesel 2 WD 42,000 km full service history, tax July 2015, Price: 510,000 thb

Isuzi D-Max, very low mileage, 4-cab 3.0L(2006). Metallic black,raised suspension, wide wheels, tan leather seats. 59,000 kms, one expat owner/driver. Bodywork like new. Price: 360000 , Person: Steve , Email: steve_phuket@ hotmail.com , Phone: 0862709968

LOST & FOUND

For Sale Nissan Teana 2.5 xv- November-2013-Only one year - 15,000 km White Collar-With-all options New price 1,700,000 Now 1,200,000 THB Tel-081 788 8280 Thai-090 163 2140, Maurice, maurice. phuket@gmail.com

Missing golden retriever Golden retriever missing from land and house area, chalong. 5 yrs old, but small for her age. Name, TINA. Call 0899731180 if you see this dog in your area recently, Gary, garyfordham@hotmail.com, 0899731180

FURNITURE

HONDA CITY FOR SALE AUTO. 2007. EXCELLENT CONDITION. 1 owner. Regularly serviced. 1ST CLASS Insurance. 93,000km, Price : 280,000 THB. 089 874 2942.

Isuzu DMax For Sale Isuzu Dmax 2005 2.5TD, 119,000 kms, 1 owner, Full service history, green book, Ins & Reg July 2015, power steering, electric windows. Excellent condition. To inspect call 086 944 1640, priced at 265,000 THB.

Chevi Colorado + Honda PCX FOR SALE Pick-up truck Chevrolet Colorado LTZ 2013 4x4 for sale. In use since November 2013, perfect condition. Diesel 2,8L, Full 4x4, AT, climate control, leather interior, white body. One owner, 10000km, warranty, insurance. Price 25000 USD. Black Honda PCX-150 2013 for sale. Tuned-up bike with warranty and insurance. Price 2000 USD. Call Artem 0937285960, tema_lan@mail.ru

Folding Event Chairs 100 funky, modern design chairs that fold for easy storage. Made from high quality plastic that won’t change colour in the heat. Great for a restaurant or events. Bought in Bangkok from Pioneer Furniture. Paid approx 950 THB per chair. Willing to separate but would prefer to sell as a bulk lot. Some are still brand new in unopened boxes and all are in excellent condition, Price : 650 THB each, Andrea, ndreachappell@gmail.com, 0802087454

FINAL INVENTORY SALE DON’T MISS

FURNITURE, ORIENTRUGS, PAINTINGS, PRINTS, CDs, ANTIQUES, DINING SET 4x8 IVORY, STEREO, LAMPS++ CALL HEINO 076 289 894 AT 19/2 RAWAI VILLAS. SHOWTIME 9AM to EVENINGS.

Four Poster bed 6’6X3’6 Four poster bed. Thai hardwood. Inc. mattress and mosquito net. 35,000 ONO, adrian@ bd-asia.com, 0870892084.

Chevrolet Optra 1.6 Auto 120.000Kms/2006 1 owner excellent condition, 1st class insurance, new tyres, full options, leather interior, airbag, ABS. 081 968 1416, 250.000THB

Ford Everest Limited 3.0 4x4 Excellent condition 2010, 1 owner fully loaded: GPS, DVD, Rear Seat TV, rear camera, leather, 8 seats, 6 air bags. 39,500 km priced for immediate sale. Ford Dealer serviced, 810,000 THB, Mike, Chalong , 088 491 3857.

Ford Explorer Limited 2006 4.6-liter, V-8 (Strong Powertrain), 240 horsepower, 99,000 km. Selling Price 850,000 THB. (can be negotiated) Urgent sale ! Call 081 666 6622.

PERSONAL SERVICES House and Pet Minding Are you going away over the up coming Christmas and New Year period? Are you looking for someone to house mind, feed and walk your pets. I can come by turn your lights on and off, pick up your mail, feed and walk pets or even house sit long term. References available, Prices start from 100bht per day. Email Philbrandel@gmail. com for more information., Person: Phil, Email: breakfast@classactmedia.co.th

Eng-Rus Translation Services Don’t miss the booming Russian market! Get your menu, brochure or website translated into Russian for as low as THB 350 per page. We are the professional trusted by Phuket’s leading companies. For more details, please email Anton at antmakhrov@gmail.com.

JEWELLERY /WATCHES Breitling Crosswind 18K Gold Breitling Crosswind Chronograph - 40 Diamonds - 43mm 18k Yellow Gold - Reference: K13355  nr: 1677. Pre-Owned - Purchased October 2004 from authorized Breitling dealer. Contact for more infomation 090 901 3601.

Shake things up with Jukebox Shake things up. Bring Elvis back to life with this beauty! call us now 085 797 0005, Price : 33,000 THB, Ying.

We Sell Boxes & Moving Supplies: At MY STORAGE Self Storage you can buy quality moving and packing supplies like individual boxes, bubble wrap, packing tapes & knives plus secure padlocks. We also help you to move and store. Call 076 292 909.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Electric portable cookers (2) Electric portable cooker

(x2). Never used - still in their boxes. Smart auto temperature control, 3 cooking zones and auto switch off. Bought for 42,000 THB each - selling for 22,000 THB each. Can buy just one or both, Contact Simon, md@classactmedia.co.th, 084 768 0536 .

CAMERA baby car seats for sale BAKLONG Car Seat - Very good condition, suitable for newborn to 25KG. Prices are THB 4,000 per seat, buy both for only THB 7,000. Call 086 479 7471.

CATERING EQUIPMENT GAS B.B.Q clearance sale The B.B.Q Center. GAS B.B.Q clearance sale cheapest in Thailand. All models only 19,000 Baht. Call Khun Thip: 076 366 860, 081 597 5568

CLUBS & MEMBERSHIPS Blue Canyon golf membership Blue Canyon,Corporate membership 2 nominees, can add families later, 1.25 ML negotiable, contact gerryw@amantaresources.com, Price : 1.25 ML , Person : Mr. Gerald Wright , Email : gerryw@amantaresources.com

New in Phuket BACKGAMMON 086 951 5511, tonivanLaak@hotmail.com

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Band available for events New on Phuket island; 5-piece good quality music band available for all sorts of events Corporate events, weddings, gala dinners, parties, festivals etc. Genre: pop/top 40, motown and a bit of rock. Please contact: Brigitta, 0822577102, rigittalouisa@yahoo.com

Business For Rent

2008 Pershing 72 – EUR 1,200,000

2013 Monte Carlo 5 – EUR 670,000

2011 Azimut 53 – EUR 850,000

Massage Spa and Travel Agent with Room for Motorbike Rental good location close to Laree Hotel in Patong Beach. Low key money and Rent, Darren, billycross666@outlook.com, 098 040 8356

For sale Navy Bar Soi Sea Dragon, Bangla, Patong. Key money paid until October 2015. Asking price for 1.6 MB., Email: playschoolphil@yahoo.com, Phone: 081 083 3231 Bangla rd bar for sale

Bangla rd Patong bar for sale 10 meters from the band everything included alcohol stock computer fridge chairs 8 year lease 3.9 million baht eng.086 2752264 or thai 0806195985, Price : 3.9, Person: ed bayford, Email: edbay54@yahoo.ca, Phone: 0862752264

GUESTHOUSE LEASE FOR SALE

2013 Lagoon 52 - EUR 979,000

2013 Lagoon 400S2 – EUR 330,000

2013 Beneteau Oceanis 54 – EUR 399,000

13 year lease on 15 room guesthouse in Patong for sale. Includes bar and kitchen plus all equipment and fittings, Price : 3.5M, Person : Paul, Patong, +66-81-958-1055, www.expatguesthouse.com, pauljames@expathotel.com

Business for sale Business only or business and property. Est 2003. Repeat business from big data base, non-tourist related soft furnising manufacturing and retail business. Genuine enquires only, no tyre kickers. For further info email samos1941@gmail.com

Business Partner Wanted Unique business opportunity, in the high end motorcycle industry, now available. Partner wanted to expand existing profitable business. For more info contact 081 691 9346.

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BUY & SELL IN PHUKET PERSONAL SERVICES Lebanese Restaurant Like most Mediterranean countries, much of what the Lebanese eat is dictated by the seasons. In Lebanon, very rarely are drinks served without being accompanied by food. Soi Sansabai, Patong, Phuket 83150, Phone : Mr. Hassan - 080 086 3163 or Mr Nadu (Nader) - 083 214 8742

Software development services Software development, website construction, Windows/Mac OS desktop software, outsourcing. PHP, Java, C++/Qt, MySQL, Magento, Drupal & Wordpress CMS. Professional work by Scandinavian software developer, Mueang, Phuket, jan@faroesoftware.com

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Company for sale - Owner retiring Well known 12 year established company specializing in sales and rental of containers, site/sales offices, Porta Loos as well as Self Storage. Customer base includes Tesco Lotus, Laguna, Marriot, Boat Lagoon and many more. Enormous potential for expansion and export. A conservative value of company assets exceed 11MB which is included in the sale price of 14MB. Call Gordon 081 892 4804, www.safewayasia.com.

The English Lab Online Courses Have fun learning English over the Internet-with a qualified teacher! Courses are 10 weeks long, for 4 hours each week. Courses include Independent Studies with interactive exercises and games, and Live Webinars for up to 5 students and the teacher. Only 699 baht/ week! You can pay by the week! Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s classes Start June 2; Adult classes Start June 16. In person registration on May 24 and 31, June 7 and 14, at 73/62 Chale Khiri, Kathu. Our Grand Opening is on May 31, from 9am to 5pm. For more information, in Thai or in English, contact Maria at 098 069 2901,Only 699 baht/week.

CALLING THE DOG LOVERS OF PHUKET Soi Dog are looking for dog lovers in Phuket to come and spend time with our 300+ street dogs in residence at our shelter in Mai Khao, North Phuket. We need volunteers to help socialise and walk our dogs - as this is fundamental in preparing our lovely dogs for adoption in Phuket and around the world. Whether you can spare one day a week or can come every day, we would love to have you help our dogs. Volunteering at Soi Dog is an amazing experience and may well change your life. For more details, please email Diana at volunteering@soidog-foundation.org

PETS /BOARDING Chihuahua Dog

Sale Chihuahua Dog, male 4 month old., Email: jstuder@loxinfo.co.th, Phone: 0810808831

SPORTING GOODS, EXERCISE Treadmill & Elliptical Trainer Moving, must sell - Nordic Track X4000 Treadmill (70,000 thb) & Vision Fitness X1500 Delux Console Elliptical Trainer (45,000 thb), 088 760 9544, mdrannan@ gmail.com

Thailand # 1 Billiard & Games We are Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading full service Billiard & Games Room Retailer. Visit our Online Store www.thailandpooltables.com or call 081 823 4627, Price : 3500, Fax : 076264461

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Need a professional SEO website customised for your business needs? A website that you can manage, control & update. To make a difference with your website contact Blueswell.net. websolutions@blueswell. net, 081 091 9282.

GENNEWA GOLD MEMBERS Attention Gennewa Gold members. Please contact urgently. randyalltime@gmail.com

SPA MASSAGE FOR SALE Spa Massage & Beauty for sale Prime location Bangkok, Sukhumvit 23, MRT/BTS Asoke; nearby Hotels, Residences 450 sqm in 2Townhouse; sophisticated premises. Reiner Seel, rseel2512@ gmail.com

TechWorX Residential. Smar t home automation systems. Smart phone or pad control, Multi-room audio-visual, Home Theater, Lighting control and Electrical systems for new and renovation projects. Please email for info package. info@techworx.asia

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Phuket Super Six League: Season 8, Round 14

Second straight Super Six championship for PC&H FOOTBALL PH U K E T C ON D O S & Homes claimed their fourth Super Six title last week after finishing in first place with a four-point lead over second place Pita Bar Phuketeers in Division 1. This is PC&H’s second title in a row and have battled

DIVISION 1

Phuket Condos & homes were crowned Super Six champions once again for the second straight time and fourth all-time following an exciting 14-round season in the league.

hard throughout the season to end up on top of arch rivals Pita Bar Phuketeers. The two teams have finished in the top three the past five super six seasons with Pita Bar taking the Season 6 title while PC&H claiming supremacy in Seasons 4, 5, 7 and now 8. Meanwhile, Division 2 saw Republic take the title and earn promotion to Division 1 next season along with Blue Horizon. Still, the team’s 20+ goal differential is only the second highest in the division to PC&H B’s 21+. In Division 3, TEFL Campus were declared the winners on goal differential over Black

Dragon FC, especially after TEFL defeated the Dragons twice this past season. Both teams will join Division 2 next season. TEFL Campus also scored the second most goals out of all Super Six teams this season with 56. Daohang FC scored the most with 58 goals this season. The King FC and Irish Times will both be relegated to Division 2 next season while Gang Junior and IFC join Division 3 in 2015. For more information on Super Six footballor how to join, visit Phuketfootball.com.

SUPER SIX SOCCER: Season 8 Division 1 1

Team

GD Pts

Phuket Condos & Homes

Pita Bar Phuketeers

Shakers FC

Daohang FC

Two Chefs

TT Boys

-18

Irish Times

-16

The King FC

-44

Republic

Division 2

DIVISION 2

Republic took the top spot with a two-point lead in Division 2 after losing just three games all season and winning 10 out of 14 games.

Blue Horizon

Phuket Condos & Homes B

Talon FC

Big One FC

Pheun See Club

-22

Gang Junior

-30

IFC

-14

TEFL Campus

Division 3

DIVISION 3

TEFL Campus won Division 3 on goal differential and won 10 games.

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Club Manager Pariyawit Atchariyachai with new Phuket FC striker Pipat Thonkanya. Photo: Phuket FC

Player shakeup at Phuket FC FOOTBALL

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ver 20 Phuket FC first team and reserve players have not been resigned by the Ronins and are not expected to join the club for the 2015 Yamaha League-1 campaign, The list of names include Ney Fabiano, Eber Henrique, Christian Alex, Anusak Laosangthai, Panupong Aramwiroj, and fan favourite Eakartit Somjit.

In addition, the team has let go of Adisak Doungsri, Adisak Boontawee, Dusit Nongpratum, Kendall Jagdeosingh, Pyne Soe, Athit Wisetsilpa, Praphat Yotkai, and Rattapong Auttawong. Captain Wasan Natasan also previously confirmed that he will not rejoin the team. The team have announced the resigning of Andres Luiz Rodrigues Lopes, Yusuke Sato, Suttipong Yaifai, Chayakorn Nokkaew, Alef Pochi, Wasan Samansin, and Samsem Nima. Earlier this month, the

team announced the signing of Cameroonian/Belgian striker Berlin Ndebe-Nlome. In addition, the team have signed former Chiang Mai FC forward Pipat Thonkanya as well as Narit Klaisap and Piyawat Intarapim. The new signings will all be in the Phuket FC starting lineup as they host Malaysia club Sarawak FC on December 21 at Surakul Stadium. The game is free for spectators and kicks off at 5pm. Class Act Media is a proud media partner of Phuket FC.

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Laguna take first scalp in PCG 40-over League CRICKET

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aguna avenged last season’s finals loss with a 1st innings win by 52 runs after scoring 176 over Thalang in the season opener of the Phuket Cricket Group’s (PCG) senior league last Sunday (December 7) at the Alan Cooke Ground. Thalang could only manage 124 runs in reply as a new format has been introduced for this season. Teams have an opportunity to achieve an outright win (by bowling another team out twice for less runs than the winning team’s total runs). However, a normal 1st-innings win is also crucial to score points. After winning the toss, Laguna opted to bat first and got off to a steady start, with opener’s Manish Sadarangani (31) and Iqbal Malik (17).

After Malik was bowled out, Sameer Khan (13) and Sadarangani put on another 30 runs, before Khan gifted an easy catch just before the 20 over drinks break at 3 for 80. With the score on 96, one of crickets more unusual dismissals occurred with non-striker Sadarangani being run-out while backing up (“Mankad”) by Thalang captain Bill Stahmer. With Lag una f inding boundaries hard to come by, Ali Khan (40) gave the

innings a boost with four towering 6s (one of which is estimated to have travelled over 100m). Ishmail Mohammed (29 not out) bolstered the innings total to 176 but eventually ran out of batting partners in the 35th over (5 overs short of their allocated 40 overs). Pick of the bowlers for Thalang were Gary Lane (3 for 38), Sam Ali (2 for 10) and Anthony Dupont (2 for 31). Laguna struck a blow early on, removing openers Anthony

Du Pont (2) and Bill Stahmer (6), and had Thalang at 2 for 15 with an inspired early spell of bowling from Iqbal Malik. They struck again removing Gary Lane (9) in the 7th over with Thalang at 3 for 26. Thai youngster Pao (36) and Simon Wetherell (19) steadied the innings for Thalang with a 35 run partnership until Wetherell fell in the 14th over at 4 for 61. Pao then combined with Craig Murphy (10) to put on a further 30 runs before a communication

mix up saw Murphy run out at 5 for 91. With 23 overs in hand, Thalang only required 4 runs per over, but they could not afford to lose more wickets. After a spirited partnership of 17 runs between Pao and fellow Thai youngster Karn, Laguna managed to contain the rest of the Thalang batsmen, bowling them out in the 35th over for 124. With only 7 overs remaining in the days play, Laguna did not enforce the follow on

(where the 1st innings lead is 50 runs or more) as an outright result was deemed unlikely. This Sunday (December 14), arch rivals Patong take on ICC at the ACG in Thalang. Start time is 10am. Ayone interested in getting involved with cricket in Phuket can email the Phuket Cricket Group Chairman at chairman@phuketcricketgroup. com, or visit www.phuketcricketgroup.com for more information.

Smith raises ton in 1st Test vs India CRICKET STEVE SMITH RAISED his fifth Test century and saluted his fallen Australia team-mate Phillip Hughes in between frustrating rain delays on the second day of the opening Test against India on Wednesday (December 10). Smith clipped the first ball after lunch for two to bring up his hundred, touching

off more tributes to Hughes who was fatally struck by a bouncer in a domestic game late last month. He jogged away from the wicket and pointed towards the ‘408’ – Hughes’s Test cap number – painted on the playing surface and then raised his bat and looked skywards in tribute to the batsman. Smith then shared another long hug with batting partner Michael Clarke, who was also

at the wicket when David Warner reached his century on day one. The emotion continued when the crowd broke out into applause when the Australian total reached 408. When rain forced the players from the field for a second time on day two, the home side were 423 for six with Smith unbeaten on 103 and Clarke nearing his 28th Test century on 98. AFP thephuketnews

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Watson seeking another Asian title, eyes Thailand GOLF

eig ning Masters champion Bubba Watson is hoping to add another international trophy to his collection after the Thailand Golf Championship at Amata Spring Country Club in Chonburi on Thursday (December 11). It is the big-hitting left-

hander’s third appearance at the US$1 million Asian Tour f lagship event and after finishing runner-up and joint 30th in the past two years, he is hoping to make it third time lucky. The 36-year-old Watson enjoyed his first tournament victory outside the US at the WGC-HSBC Champions in Shanghai, China, last month and it has made him hun-

gry for more international victories. “The win in China has given me the confidence that I can win outside the USA,” said the world number four, who also won the Masters in 2012. “It was pretty special.” Watson heads a starstudded field which includes Spain’s defending champion Sergio Garcia, reigning US Open champion Martin

Kaymer of Germany and England’s Ryder Cup star Lee Westwood, winner of the Thai title in 2012. Garcia, who is still recovering from flu symptoms, said he was looking forward to defending his title. “It’s always fun playing in Thailand. I like the people and I like this course,” he said. AFP

Juve through, but hope to avoid Fab Four FOOTBALL

Roma join City and Real in Aussie tourney FOOTBALL ITALIAN GIANTS ROMA will join Manchester City and Real Madrid in next year’s International Champions Cup (ICC) in Melbourne, organisers said last week. The three-time Serie A champions round out the three teams taking part in the tournament at the 100,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground from July 18-24. “We had an excellent experience in last year’s ICC in the United States and are confident this tournament will also be a great success with top-notch competition, “ said Roma chief executive Italo Zanzi. “We very much look forward to playing in Melbourne and interacting with fans in the city, Australia and the region.” Organisers are looking to build on the local appetite for top European teams after a crowd of 95,000 watched Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Melbourne Victory at the MCG last year. The tournament will kickoff with Real Madrid facing Roma on July 18, followed by Manchester City against the Italians three days later. It wraps up with City playing Real Madrid on July 24. AFP @thephuketnews

MASSIMILIANO ALLEGRI is hoping Juventus avoid being drawn with one of the four European giants tipped to win this season’s Champions League after seeing his side scrape into the last 16 on Tuesday (December 9). On a freezing night in Turin, Juve dominated last season’s beaten finalists Atletico Madrid but failed to even threaten winning by the two-goal margin that would

have helped snatch top spot in Group A. Atletico survived a firsthalf onslaught to hold on for a 0-0 draw and finish top of the group on 13 points. Juve finished second on 10 points, booking their entry to the last 16 for the first time since a quarter-final exit to eventual winners Bayern Munich in 2013. Allegri admits meeting Bayern, Chelsea, Real Madrid or Barcelona in the knockout phase is bottom of his Christmas wish list.

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“There are three or four teams – Chelsea, Barcelona, Bayern and Real Madrid, for example – who are a cut above the rest,” Allegri told reporters after the match. “For now, we’re in the last 16 and we’ll just see what happens when we get to the draw because we can’t change anything.” Other teams that have reached the knockout phase are Bayer Leverkusen, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Porto, Monaco, and Swiss club Basel. AFP

(Left) Giorgio Chiellini and (right) Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri. Photo: Zimbio

McIlroy wins Golf Writers Trophy GOLF WORLD NUMBER ONE Rory McIlroy won the Golf Writers Trophy for the second time in three years after a season that saw him win two major championships and help Europe to Ryder Cup success. The 25-year-old Northern Irishman was the overwhelming choice for the prestigious

award following votes cast by members of the Association of Golf Writers. “To win again in 2014 is testimony to what has been a

truly fabulous year,” he said. In addition to the Open Championship and US PGA Championship, McIlroy also won the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational and the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. The Golf Writers Trophy, first given in 1951, is given to the European who made the most outstanding contribution to the sport during the year. AFP

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Newcastle United’s Senegalese striker Papiss Cisse (C) scores the opening goal past Chelsea’s Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois (L) during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James’ Park. Photo: AFP/Ian Macnicol

Cisse dashes Chelsea’s invincible EPL dream C helsea were denied a club-record 24-game unbeaten run as Papiss Cisse’s second-half double earned Newcastle United a stunning 2-1 win over the Premier League leaders last Saturday (December 6). For the second successive weekend, Jose Mourinho’s side struggled in the northeast, as Alan Pardew’s Newcastle recorded a third consecutive home win against the title favourites. Defeat prevented Chelsea from going nine points clear at the league summit and opened Manchester City’s opportunity to trim their lead to three points with their 1-0 home win gainst Everton later on Saturday. Newcastle appeared to have been fired up by Mourinho’s pre-match assertion that they seem to save their finest performances for matches against the west London side. They elected not to adopt the ultra-defensive tactics employed by their neighbours Sunderland, who had held

Chelsea to a 0-0 draw last weekend, and were rewarded as Cisse came off the bench to score twice. A late Didier Drogba effort ensured a nerve-wracking final seven minutes — plus six minutes of added time — for the hosts, who lost defender Steven Taylor to a second yellow card. After the match, Mourinho accused the St James’ Park ball boys of taking too long to return the ball after his side’s 2-1 loss. “The referee can’t punish the ball boy who disappeared with the ball, the referee couldn’t punish the people in the crowd who kept the ball.” Meanwhile, City capitalised on Chelsea’s defeat to halve the London club’s advantage at the summit thanks to Yaya Toure’s 24th-minute penalty in their 1-0 win over Everton at the Etihad Stadium. However, the points came at a price for the champions after a knee injury to Aguero early in the game saw him withdrawn in visible distress.

The injury to Aguero occurred in the second minute when he jarred his left knee awkwardly as he stretched for the ball on the edge of the Everton penalty area. The Argentina international, who had scored 11 goals in his previous nine league games, limped off with tears in his eyes and was replaced by 18-year-old striker Jose Pozo. Arsenal endured more misery at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday (December 6) as Stoke hung on for a deserved 3-2 victory to place fresh pressure on manager Arsene Wenger. The Gunners had trailed 3-0 at the interval following a catastrophic first-half display, particularly in defence, and Wenger, whose back four included 19-year-old Hector Bellerin, conceded the absence of key personnel had affected his side. “We gave them a thoroughly good present (with Peter Crouch scoring after just 19 seconds) and after that put a lot of energy into the game,” Wenger said. A point would have flattered Wenger’s team, however, as they missed the chance to make up ground on Premier League leaders Chelsea following their defeat earlier in the day. They remain 13 points adrift of top spot and have won just once in eight league visits to the Britannia Stadium. On Monday (December 8) Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal conceded that he was indebted to Robin

van Persie after the Dutch striker’s brace earned his below-par side a 2-1 victory at Southampton. United prevailed at St Mary’s despite an error-strewn display in which they mustered only three attempts at goal, with Van Persie netting either side of Graziano Pelle’s firsthalf equaliser. It gave United a fifth consecutive win and sent them up to third place in the Premier League ahead of Sunday’s home game with old enemies Liverpool. AFP

PREVIOUS RESULTS: Monday 8th December 2014

Southampton 1-2

Man Utd

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West Ham Aston Villa

3-1 2-1

Swansea Leicester

Saturday 6th December 2014

Newcastle 2-1 Chelsea Hull 0-0 West Brom Liverpool 0-0 Sunderland QPR 2-0 Burnley Stoke 3-2 Arsenal Tottenham 0-0 Crystal Palace Man City 1-0 Everton Wednesday 3rd December 2014

Arsenal 1-0 Southampton Chelsea 3-0 Tottenham Everton 1-1 Hull Sunderland 1-4 Man City Tuesday 2nd December 2014

Burnley 1-1 Newcastle Leicester 1-3 Liverpool Man Utd 2-1 Stoke Swansea 2-0 QPR Crystal Palace 0-1 Aston Villa West Brom 1-2 West Ham Sunday 30th November 2014

Southampton 0-3 Man City Tottenham 2-1 Everton Saturday 29th November 2014

West Brom 0-1 Arsenal Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa Liverpool 1-0 Stoke Man Utd 3-0 Hull QPR 3-2 Leicester Swansea 1-1 Crystal Palace West Ham 1-0 Newcastle Sunderland 0-0 Chelsea

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Hull

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Burnley

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Leicester

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